□DDOaDDnDDDaDDaaDODDaDDDDanDDDag D a UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LIBRARY DDDDDDDnDDDDaDDnDnnDDDaDDDDnDnaC iFoilE ^ M E R I C AN Fl g R I ST /imBrica is "the Prow of ihs Uessel: ihsrE maij be mare camfart Mmidships, but we are the first to touch Unknau/n Seas, Vol. XIV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 4, 1899 No. 557. ITlhiie l^vm&mm IFiL@i!30@f PCBLISHBD EVBRT SATUILDAT BY AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. 334 Dearborn Street, Chicago. eastern Office : 67 Bromfleld St., Iloston. Babscription, 81.00 a year. To Europe, J2.00. Sabscriptlons accepted only from the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officehs-W. N Rui>i>. Mount Greenwood. 111., president; P. Breitmeyek. Detroit. Mich , vice- president; W. J STEWART. t)7 Bromfleld St . Boston. Mass. 8ecri>tarv: u B. Beatty. Oil City, Pa. treasurer. The fifteenth annual meeting will be held at Detroit, Mich.. August. ISW. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual Cinventlon at Philadelphia, February IM and 1". IS'Jii. Albert M. Herh, Lancaster, Pa , Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual meetlUK at Detroit. Mich. Augast, 1899. Elmer D. Smith. Adrian. Mich . secretary. THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Plants versus holiday cut flowers T89 — As a buyer sees it 789 A double allamanda (illus) '9-,yet rust appears and materiallv injures such varieties as seem most subjectto it with eastern growers. Most of the carnations grown here com- mercially have been raised from seed sown here. The origin of the so-called Redondo carnations was seed obtained from the late Chas. T. Starr. So farthese are entirelv free from rust or other dis- ease. D. R. Woods. Los Angeles, Cal. THE CLUB CO.MPETITION SILVER CUP. E. H. Michel, of St. Louis, has offered the silver cup, shown in the accompany- ing illustration, for competition at the approaching meeting of the American Carnation Society. The trophy will go to the florists' club the members of which secure the highest total of awards at this exhibition. Only members of the THE E. H. MICHEL CLUB COMPETITION TROPHY. competing club can have their wins credited in this competition and thos; members who belong to two or more clubs will have their wins credited to the club having its headtjuarters nearest their home. Each first prize will count as three points in this contest, each second as two and each third as one. Special premiums will have the same relative values. A certificate of merit will count ten points and a preliminarj' certificate five. The S. A. F. medal and the various cups offered will each count as ten. CARNATION CONVENTION EXHIBITION. As previously announced the eighth annual meeting of the American Carna- tion Society will be held in Horticultural Hall, Broad street, below Locust, Phila- delphia, on February 16 and 17, 1899. The lower hall will be devoted exclu- sively to the exhibits. As the premiums are unusually liberal this year and as this annual meeting has become recognized as a valuable opportunity for those having new varieties, it is expected that the exhibition will be larger and better than ever before. In answer to inquiries, provision has been made for those desiring to exhibit requisites and appliances of interest to the trade. The committee met in Phila- delphia on January 31 and adopted the following rules in connection with this: I. All articles of horticultural interest are admissible in the exhibition, espe- cially new inventions and appliances and new plants and flowers and the society shall appoint a committee of three to examine and report on all such exhibits; but the superintendent of the exhibition shall have power to refuse exhibits of a too bulky or otherwise unsuitable char- acter. II. Space for all exhibits other than carnations will be charged for according to the amount occupied at the rate of 15 cents per square foot, but the minimum charge for such entries shall be %\. .\n exhibitor under this rule (excepting as noted in rule I.) shall not be subject to Rule III. of premium list. Applications for space should be made at once to the undersigned, stating amount required and the nature of the exhibit. Exhibits may be forwarded \>y freight or express addressed in care of Supt. of Carnation Exhibition, Horticul- tural Hall, Broad street, below Locust, Philadelphia, and prepaid. It is better to put the street address on the tag as there are two Horticultural Halls in Philadel- phia. Entries for competition should be made with the secretary, .\. M. Herr, Lan- caster, Pa., but applications in regard to exhibits under the before mentioned Rules I. and II. may be made direct to G. C. Watson, Juniper and Walnut streets, Philadelphia. The exhibition will be open to the general public free of charge as it is recognized that the society can do much to popularize the carnation by this method. The meeting and exhi- bition will be fully announced in advance in the Philadelphia dailies and a lively public interest in the event is certain. If you have not 3'et received a premium list write to Mr. Herr at once, as entries should be made as much in advance of the show as possible. In addition to the regular premiums of the society E. H. Michel oflers a cup to the florists' club whose members secure the highest total of awards at the exhibi- tion, C. W. Ward offers a silver cup for the best scarlet seedling, the S. A. F. offers a silver medal for the best six of 1897 and 1898, the American Carnation Society offers a silver cup for the best arrangement of carnations, W. C. Smith offers a silver cup for the best light pink seedling, the American Florist, the Florists' Exchange and John N. May offer cash premiums, the Rookwood Pot- tery Company offer a valuable vase for fifty blooms each, scarlet, pink and white, and valuable cash premiums are offered by the introducers for exhibits of Bon Ton and Evelina. The Florists' Club of Philadelphia will doubtless entertain the visitors from a distance in its usual hospitable manner and all who attend may be sure of a pleasant and profitable time. Your brethren in the trade in Philadelphia are 794 The American Florist. Feb. 4, looking forward to a big gathering and will be greatly disappointed if they do not have the biggest and best carnation convention in the history of the society. I feel sure that I speak by the card when I extend a cordial invitation to all, retailer, wholsaler, grower or dealer, to be on hand bright and early in old Phila- delphia, February 16, 1899. Andifj'ou have anything to show let us hear from you by mail right away. G. C. Watson, Supt. of Exhibition. June Bugs. yRead before the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston by James IV/ieeler.] I have been asked to say a few words to-night about June bugs and their Iarv;e and how to destroy them. The June bug larva' are very destructive wherever they make their appearance. The bugs are in the larva state longer than most insects; from the time the eggs are laid until the perfect beetle develops there is an interval of between three and four years. The female deposits her eggs several inches belows the surface of the earth in batches of eighty to ninety, which hatch in about two weeks. The larviclive on the young and tender roots of plants, and are often very destructive to lawns. I remember four years ago they were very bad on our lawn, there being a piece of grass about ten feet square that appeared to be entirely burned up. We found two quarts of the larvje almost full grown. They were about one and a half inches below the surface and every root was cut off. I have watched them at work. They remove all the soil and cut all the roots as they go. After working their way along, cutting the soil and roots until they have a load, they will then turn over with the load and push it back where they have been working. They work within a space about the size of a robin's egg, i. e., a full grown larva. I have no doubt thej' work day and night until the cold weather comes, when they work down out of the way of the frost. At three and a half years they take on the pupa form and remain in the earth through the win ten When spring arrives the perfect beetle emerges; it is very destructive to trees as it lives on the leaves. The beetles are rarely seen by day, choosing the night to carry on their depredations. We can see plenty of them flying around the electric lights during the summer months. One of the best ways to trap the bugs is to have a half barrel and partly fill it with water and some kerosene, which will float on the surface. Put a square lamp just overthecenter. They will fly to the light, strike the glass and then fall into the oil, which is the end of them. The larva' do their work under the sur- face and are not detected until they have done considerable damage. Those who grow inside roses I have no doubt have had some experience with them. I once saw a house of American Beauties nearly spoiled with these pests; they would work along until they came to a rose plant, then girdle it just under the surface. The first sign of their presence would be the wilting of the plant on a bright day. Last June I filled up my rose house benches and cut new sod to lay top side down to give good drainage. When it was put in I did not notice any June bug larva-, but four weeks later (July 6) I noticed the young growth wilting and the edges of the leaves turned brown, as though they were burned. It was not like a scald from defective glass or from too much heat, but on examination to see if they needed water the soil appeared in good condition, and on digging farther into the soil, to discover the cause, I found a small larva of the June bug about ■ four inches below the surface. This larva was about a quarter of an inch long. Continuing my search to the bottom of the bed I found, in a hole about six inches square, nineteen of the small Iarv;e. Extending my search to the other beds 1 found in each from three to nine, all the same size. I felt sure the whole house was ruined and immediately watered them with lime water, one-half bushel of lime to four barrels of water, which did not seem to hurt them. Then I watered part of a bed with rose leaf extract, a 4-inch potful to four gallons of water. This did not seem to affect them. After this I tried one-third of a bushel of lime to one barrel of water. The next day I found an odd one dead, but nine- tenths of them were as healthy as ever. I then purchased some ' bisulphide of carbon and experimented on six feet of a Wootton bench. After making holes with a piece of broom handle about ten inches apart I poured a teaspoonful into each hole, having a man fill them up with sifted soil just as soon as the li(iuid was poured in, otherwise it would evaporate very quickly. It may be added here that great care should be taken to keep the bisulphide away from fire, as it is very inflammable. Upon examining the section thus treated the next day the larvae were about all dead, there being only one or two with a little life remaining. I then waited three days to see what eflect this treatment would have on the roses. They did not seem to sufter, so I bought more of the bisulphide of carbon and went over all the benches. I used a dessert spoon and half filled it for each hole. There are three benches nine inches deep, three feet wide and forty-five feet long, which took four pounds of bisulphide of carbon at a cost of one dollar and eight cents. We took the pre- caution to have the ventilators wide open day and night. It did not injure the plants in the least, but completely killed the June bug larv.x. Chicago. SLIGHT INCREASE IN THE SUPPLY OF STOCK. — VIOLETS TO BE HAD ALMOST FOR THE ASKING. — THE FIRST MONTH OF THE YEAR A GOOD ONE.— A. L. VAUGHAN RETIRES. — KENNICOTT's NEW QUARTERS. — A FAILURE AND OTHER MATTERS OF LOCAL INTEREST. During the present week many a com- missionman has wished for an opportu- nity to trade violets for Bride roses, long stemmed American Beauties oreven white carnations. Beginning with Wednes- day there was some let up to the scarcity of stock but early in the week the short- age was more pronounced than at any time during the preceding seven days. Had the weather not been so cold that the retailers had light trade there would not have been near enough stock to fill orders and as it was nothing except vio- lets were left unsold at night. Of violets there were thousands in nearly every ice box and, although the price depended entirely on what one would give, there was no outlet, as the zero weather kept the fakirs off the streets. On the whole it is thought that the Jan- uary trade exceeded by considerable that of any recent year and on most lines prices were on a better level than is usual for the season. Carnations have sold well since the holidays and paid, probably, better returns than most growers have enjoyed in a long time, while as for roses, the only complaint has been that the blooms were not frequent enough. Bulbous stock has fared verj- well in the past few weeks. The Kennicott Bros. Co. has made a lease of three years and three months on the basement of Handel Hall, 44- Ran- dolph street, at a rental reported to be $10U0 a year. It is a room splendidly adapted to the requirements of a cut flower house, and in order to secure it the firm was obliged to make a lease from Februarj' 1, although the lease on their present quarters at 88 and 90 Wabash avenue runs for three more months and it is now probable that they and the other firms on the floor could remain for another year if they desire. However, the Kennicott Bros. Company expects to be in its new quarters for the Easter trade. The principal news of the week is the announcement of the retirtment of A. L. Vaughan from the firm of Vaughan, Mc- Kellar & Winterson. The concern will continue at 45, 47 and 49 Wabash avenue, as heretofore, under the name of McKellar & Winterson. Both gentlemen are well known to the trade. Mr. Vaughan contemplates a visit to his old home in Louisiana before taking up any- thing further. W. E. Lynch thinks so well of W. E. Hall's new variegated carnation, San- dusky, that he has undertaken to guide it to fame and fortune in the west. Mr. Lynch thinks highly of this sort, judged from every point, and says it fully equals Mrs. Bradt. He receives consignments of cut flowers almost daily. During the cold weather of the past week several small losses were occasioned by inadequate or defective heating appa- ratus. The principal losers were Hills & Jacobsen and Herman Schiller. Thomas F. Keenan, a retailer at (3112 Wentworth avenue, has filed a petition in bankruptcy in the United States court. He schedules liabilities of $2,058 and merely nominal assets. There was an interesting discussion on bedding plants and window box plants at the Florists' Club last night. The subject was introduced by Joseph Reeve. Jean Chipieu came to town from South Chicago last Sunday and was beaten, robbed, arrested and mulcted by a bonds- man. Justice Martin turned him loose after listening to the narrative of his troubles. Harrisii lilies are not being as exten- sively grown as usual this season and are scarce at present, the early ones being well cut down. A. G. Prince has returned from Ver- mont, where he was called by the death of his father, but has been slightly ill for the past few days. Mr. Klunder, who some time ago started the Klunder Floral Co., now the Klunder-Thiele Co., at 179 Michigan avenue, is with John Mangel, on State street. Weinhoeber finds a good sale for the earlv Blanche Ferrvs. Hunt has been getting ,$1.50 and "$2 for the longest stemmed blooms. S. .\. Wolcott, secretary and treasurer of the Bellevue Place Co., Batavia, 111., was a visitor on Thursday. H. G. Berning, of the St. Louis Cut Flower Company, was a visitor early in the week. W. H. Ellis, of Ellis & Pollworth, Mil- waukee, is spending a few days in town. Lee Walsh is steadily increasing the trade of the Anderson Floral Company. Klehm's Novelt3' tulips are just now enjoying their inning. J8gg. The American Florist. 795 New York. TRADE QUIET AND PRICES TENDING LOWER. — MR. TAYLOR'S NEW ROSE.— SUDDEN DEATH OF JOHN KEYES.— E. C. MATHIEs' BEREAVEMENT. — AN AUCTION SALE OF KENTIA SEED. — LOCAL MENTION. There appears a slight lull in business as indicated by movements in and about the wholesale houses. Roses and carna- tions are both coming in much more abundantly and there is a sluggishness about the way they unload that causes some uneasiness and is gradually forcing values down, kx the same time the quality is much improved. Roses are especially fine in every point, the weather having been very favorable for them. Bulbous stock, in all varieties is badly in the dumps and accumulates e.xasperat- ingly notwithstanding absurdly low prices. Violets are elegant but still going slowlj' and cheap. John H. Taylor is much pleased with the behavior of his new rose Admiral Dewey this season. From one house of 1600 plants he cut during a portion of December five hundred blooms a day. The variety is so fastigiate in habit that he finds the plants do not require to be more than six inches apart in the beds. The color of the flowers seems to please the buyers and its delicious sweetbriar fragrance is another element in its popu- larity. Mr. Taylor, who is now propa- gating it in quantity for introduction next May says that it proves to be a quick and easy rooter and anticipates a big sale for it. John Kej-es, formerly engaged in the wholesale cut flower business and well known to the trade in this section, was found on Tuesday morning lying in an area way at the foot cf a flight of steps at 273 \V. Thirty-ninth street with his skull crushed in. The cause of his death is being investigated. It may have been an accident but there are some peculiar circumstances that lead to a suspicion of foul play. E. C. Mathies, of Woodside, has been called upon to sufler a most severe atilic- tion. His wife and two daughters were taken down with pneumonia in one day. The mother died Tuesday and at the time of her death both daughters were unconscious with slight hopes tor their recovery. Cleaiy & Co. announce the receipt of a large consignment ol kentia seeds and will inaugurate a special auction sale, in consequence, on Friday, February 10. This is an innovation which will be watched with interest, being the first instance of an exclusively palm seed sale here. Geo. HuitmuUer, late with F. Dressel, has gone to Siegel-Cooper's to take charge of the root garden and horticult- ural department of that concern. Julius Roehrs left last Saturday for a short trip to Bermuda. John Nugent, of Thos. Young, Jr.'s establishment, is ill with grip. G. W. Crawbuck has goneinto partner- ship with Frank S. Hicks, of 11 Livings- ton street, Brooklyn, at which address they will carry on the wholesale flower business under the firm name of Hicks & Crawbuck. Several local carnation growers are preparing to call the bluff of the Boston broker and if he means business they will accommodate him. Notable visitor: Thos. F. Galvin, of Boston. Griffin, GA.^ohn A. Lambert, of Atlanta, Ga. , has opened a branch store here. Philadelphia. STOCK SHORT IN THE CITY OF BROTHERLY' LOVE. — LONG BEAUTIES HARD TO FIND. — GOOD ROSES PROMISED. — CARNATIONS ARE RUNNING EASY. — THE VIOLET SITUA- TION.—OTHER MATTERS OF INTEREST. The cold weather and cloudy days of the past week has made stock quite scarce. Good Beauties are particularly hard to deliver, although the promise is oftimes quickly made. There appears to be an abundance of the twelve to fifteen inch kind, but the twenty- four to forty inch sizes are as one to twelve of the others. Prices are about the same as last week, from $1 to $8perdozen. Newcrop Bridesmaids and Brides are coming in with better all-around flowers, but these are nothing to what we are led to expect in a week or two ■when the heavy crop is on, as then we are to see roses with buds as large as eggs on stems as thick as lead pencils. Well, hurry them up, boys, such stock will make a market for themselves. Carnations are in good demand, in fact quite up to the supply, and there will, apparently, be no let up until Lent sets in. Prices are about as last week, the majority price being $1.50 with from $2 to $4- for select to fancy, \iolets, first- class stock, sell well but lower grades move slowly. The returns on southern violet stock have been so poor that pro- duce commission men are receiving con- signments, the growers probably think- ing they have not been fairly dealt with by the regular merchants. The fault, however, is mainly with themselves. The flowers as a rule are very seldom sweet when they arrive, being generally picked too green or only half open; then they are bunched very tightly and with but few small yellow-green leaves. Grow- ers cannot pay too much attention to the arrangement of their violets. Having them just right in fragrance, size of flower, and tied so as to look their very best, with plenty of long stemmed leaves, even if they are of the single kinds, is of the utmost importance to good returns. Daffodils, tulips, and lily of the valley bring $3 to $4, with Roman hyacinths down to $2 and a few select at $3. Free sia is now an everyday affair and sells at from $2 to $4. Blooming plants, azaleas, cyclamens and cinerarias are selling fairly well and help to enliven the store windows. The coming carnation meeting is absorbing all attention. The Florists' Club feels the importance of the occasion and is working up enthusiasm and inter- est among the members so that it will be a great local, as well as a national suc- cess. The exhibition will be held under the auspices of the Pennsylvania Horti- cultural Society, which insures a full sup- ply of vases of all sizes and abundance of space for a large display. Geo. C. Wat- son will be superintendent of the exhibi- tion, which insures that the details will all \>c looked after and nothing left undone that will lend to the convenience of the exhibitors or the orderly arrange- ment of the show. The banquet tendered to the visitors promises to be a fine affair and all who can make it convenient should not miss this event. Wm. C. Smith, commission merchant, of 1604 Ludlow street, has sold his busi- ness to his foreman, Milton W. Wood- roffe, who will continue at the old stand. Mr. Woodroffe is an experienced handler of cut flowers, having served several years with S. S. Pennock, and will, no doubt, make a success of his new venture. Mr. Smith has also disposed of his large greenhouse establishment with tlie ground in West Philadelphia, now occu- pied by R. Craig & Son, to a real estate operator and builder. The Messrs. Craig, however, hcve still an eighteen months lease. K. Boston. BUSINESS GENERALLY' SATISFACTORY'. — A NEW CLUB. — A FINE CYPRIPEDRM. — A LECTURE PRO.MISED. — CARNATION MEET- ING PROSPECTS. — SUIT BY' LETTER COM- PANY.—JAS. rough's pets. — PARK UNI- FORMS. There has been no change of conse- quence in the flower trade here during^ the past three weeks as to prices, supply or demand. Quality is improving gener- ally in most lines, especially in tulips, dafi'odils and other bulbous stock. The demand takes up everything nicely at prevailing figures and all departments seem satisfied with present conditions. Welch Bros, continue to receive from Exeter, N. H., .\merican Beauties that have rarely been equalled in this market. At Sutherland's some very fineacaciais beginning to come in. On Saturday evening, January 28, a score of congenial spirits met and organ- ized the Horticultural Club of Boston. The objects of the organization are largely social and its purpose in no way inter- feres with the existing Gardeners' and Florists' Club, with which most of its members are affiliated. On Saturday, January 28, J. E. Roth- well showed at Horticultural Hall a plant of Cypripedium Chapmanii var. rubelium, a cross of bellatulum with Curtisii. The entire flower is deep wine color, richly veined and spotted with pur- ple and is one of the most striking cypri- pediums we have seen for a long time. From C. G. Roebling came blooms of Cattleya Trian;c alba and Triante var. Helen Roebling, a noble variety. At the next meeting of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club, Prof. Brooks, of the Amherst .Agricultural College, will deliver a lecture on plant foods which will be very valuable and should draw a large attendance. Current talk indicates the probability of a very fair attendance at the Philadel- phia carnation meeting from this section. The Boston Letter Co. has taken legal proceedings against the Cefrey Letter Co. on account of alleged infringement of patent. James Rough has entered a flock of his fancy pigeons at the New York poultry show and hopes to winsomeof theprizes. The labor organizations are opposing the wearing of uniforms by the employes of the park department. The uniforms are likely to stay, however. Cincinnati Business has been fairly good for the past week. There is much funeral work. Roses and carnations are scarce, but there are plenty of violets. The Florists' Society will meet Febru- axy 1 1 to elect officers and plan an expe- dition to the carnation meeting. It looks now as though a large delegation will go. John Evans and his bride received con- gratulations here January 28. The Hoffnieister Floral Company's new rose Maid of Honor is a sport from Catherine Mermet, not from Bridesmaid, as has been stated. H. Schwarz. Burlington, \'t.— The fourth annual meeting of the Vermont Botanical Club was held here on Friday and Saturdaj', January 27 and 28. Many valuable papers were presented and discussed. The attendance was large. 796 The American Florist. Eeb. 4, Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $2 00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages 10 Cents a Line, Agate, 81. 00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Fogltlon Gnaranteed. Discounts, 6 times Spercent; IS times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at Jl.OO per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. The Advertising Department of the Amihican FL0BI8T Is for FlorlBtB, Seedsmen, and dealers In wares pertaining to those lines Only. Ordert for less than one-half inch space not accepted. Advertlsementsmnst reach ns by Wednesday to se- oare Insertion In the Issue forthe f ollowlngS^turday. Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. During the past week attractive cal- endars have been received from H. G. Faust & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., and Lewis Ullrich, Tiffin, O. Messrs. Veitch & Sons are introduc- ing to the EngHsh trade the new Calla Elliottiana; trumpet of a very rich pure yellow and dark green leaves conspicu- 0USI3' marked with white. Greenhouse Building. Philadelphia, Pa.— R. E. Glendening, conservatory 18x25. Mrs.T. McFadden, greenhouse 16x50. Paxton, 111. — A. Peterson, three com- mercial houses. Brighton, Mass.— Wm. H. Elliott, two commercial houses each 25x465. Just in Time. The American Florist Company's Direc- tory of florists, nursery and seedsmen for 1S99, now ready, appears at the right moment to put the spring trade lists direct to live people. The names and addresses of 1336 new firms have been added in this edition, and all lists revised to date. Price $2. Publications Received. Diseases of the Tomato.— By P. H. Rolls.— Florida Exp. Sta., Lake City, Fla. The Apple. — Kansas State Horticul- tural Society, Wm. H. Barnes, secretary, Topeka, Kan. The Or ape-Vine Flea-Beetle.— By M. V. Slingerland. — Cornell University Exp. Sta., Ithaca, N. Y. Systematic Plant Introduction. — Bv D. G. Fairchild.— U. S. Dept. of Agricul- ture, Washington, D. C. Insect Enemies of Tobacco in Flo- rida.— Bv A. L. Quaintance. — Florida Exp. Sta^ Lake City, Fla. Gram, Chick-Pea or Idaho Pea. — By J. G. Smith.— United States Dept. of Agri- culture, Washington, D. C. Thirty Poisonous Plants of the United States.— By V. K. Chesnut.— U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Annual Reports Department of Ag- riculture.— Reports of the various divisions for the fiscal year ending June, 1898.— U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, Wash- ington, D. C. SlissouRi State Horticultural Soci- ety.— Report of secretary, forty-first annual meeting, Columbia, Mo., Decem- ber, 1898.— L. A. Goodman, secretar3^ Westport, Mo. Second Report American Park and Outdoor Art Association.— Report of meeting held at Minneapolis, Minn., June, 1898. — Warren 11. Manning, secretary, 1146 Tremont Building, Boston, Mass. Debars the "Lawton." Judge Braley in the equity session of the superior court, to-day, issued an iiij unction in the case of Thomas F. Gal- vin and Thomas W. Lawsou vs. Wax Brothers, florists, restraining the defend- ants from advertising, offering for sale or selling a pinkunderthename of the"Mrs. Thomas W. Lawton" pink.— Boston Transcript, January 31. Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. John N. May, Summit, N. J., registers new carnation Olympia; clear white with scarlet stripings; the largest carnation known. F. W. Fletcher, Aubumdale, Mass., registers new single violet Columbia, a seedling of 1896 irom Welsiana, proba- bly crossed v^'ith California. Flowers large, pansy shaped, fragrant; petals thick, color of Princess de Galles; stems medium length, thick and holding flow- ers erect; leaves round, medium size and leathery. Habit of plant similar to Welsiana but, unlike that variety, propagates easily from runners. A con- tinuous bloomer. Rose Maid of Honor, registered by Hoff- meister Floral Co., is a sport from Catherine Mermet and not from Brides- maid as stated in last week's communi- cation. Wm. J. Stewart, Secretary. Some Recent Fires. Ottawa, Ont.— The Hall greenhouses at Billings Bridge were recently damaged to the extent of $500 by fire. Eureka, III.— F. M. Hoyt's establish- ment was seriously damaged by a con- flagration due to an overheated boiler. Oceanic, N. J.— A greenhouse belong- ing to Solomon Loeb was damaged by fire one night last week. Loss $300; insured. CoBOURG, Ont. — The residence and greenhouse of Mrs. E. P. Wells was destroyed by fire originating in the latter structure on January 12. Sharpsburg, Pa.— The greenhouse and large collection of plants of Hugh Ken- nedy were destroyed by fire January 12, due to an over pressure of natural gas in the furnace. Boston, Mass.— The greenhouses af James Raeder, on Fairmount avenue, Hyde Park, were damaged to the extent of about $500 on buildings and an equal amount on stock, by fire on the morning of January 11. Cause, overheating. No insurance. Collamer, Pa. — At 2:30 on the morn- ing of January 29 fire totally destroyed the office and packing house of Lem D, Miller and consumed the larger part of two carnation houses in which the stock was in splendid condition. The loss on structures is estimated at $1500 partly insured. The loss on stock was total. Richmond, Ind. John A. Evans, of the Quaker City Machine Co., and Alary E. Williams were married at noon January 26 at the home of the bride's father, Benjamin Williams, at Oak Hill, O. There were fort3' guests present. Enroute to Cincinnati that evening Mr. and Mrs. Evans had the delightful experience of waiting more than three hours for a freight wreck to be cleared up so that their train might proceed. They will attend the carnation meeting at Philadelphia, then visit sev- eral eastern cities and after March 1 will be at home in this citj* to their ipany friends. Are We Retrograding? We have been led to believe, and fondly hoped we were right in believing, that the cut flower business, in certain of the more enlightened communities at least, had gone through its rudimentary evolu- tion and that, thanks to the civilizing influences of societies and art institutes and of long stemmed flowers in the hands of our advanced floral artists, the sun had finally set on the day of floral steam engines, ball bats, bath tubs, stoves and meat axes. But what of this, right from the home of Craig and Battles? " the well known florist of — th street has just issued a photograph of a new and original and very artistic funeral design, exhibited at the late horticultural .show. It is a reproduction in flowers of a stone cradle and is really charming — far prettier than anything of its kind yet gotten up. Mr. is to be congratu- lated upon his invention and good taste. He is one of Philadelphia's most popular florists." Charming as this Philadelphia cradle must have been, however, we do not consider that it would stand any show alongside the more ambitious produc- tions of the fraternity in the neighboring state of Delaware. But let the Wilming- ton News tell about it: "The employes of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad presented a handsome floral tribute at the funeral of late Bag- gage-master yesterday. It was a beautiful trunk, made of flowers, and was twenty-four inches long, fifteen inches wide and sixteen inches deep. The emblem was very beautiful in its concep- tion and contained all the parts of a trunk. About the edges were fifty-two roses, denoting the age of the deceased and attached to the handles, which were made of crimson pinks, was a baggage check with the inscription, 'His Last Check.' " It does look as though our esthetic friends in the eflete centers will have to "chase themselves" and if wearetobe"in it" _ we must "line up" with the emblem artists. When it comes to conceptions and artistic creations we are not so slow ourselves. How would this do for a Coney Island bartender's funeral, for instance: A floral beer glass with the froth done in white pinks; mostly pinks? For a doctor, we might suggest a blue pill richly constructed of violets; for a broker, a beautiful reproduction of a stock certificate with motto, "Latest quotation — higher than ever before"; for a commissary general, a can made up of strong smelling flowers; and for the obsequies of the editor of a j-ellow jour- nal, a blasted lyre of daff'odils! We have more creations up our sleeve but it occurs to us that if a carnation is worth $30,000 in the market our ideas ought to have some selling value, too, and we might be able to dispose of the batch for a few hundreds, at least. Shamokin, Fa.— Joseph Harris, who has business here and at Springfield, has opened a store at 119 No. Independence street. iSgg. The American Florist. 79' Woodlice or Sowbugs. Ed. Am. Florist: Kindly inform me in your next issue as to the appearance of woodlice. Are they small and white, or dark? Do they live in the soil or on wood? A Subscriber. [Woodlice, so-called, or sowbugs, are long-oval in form and about half an inch in length; they are round-backed, slatey in color, and frequently roll up in the form of a ball when alarmed. In green- houses they are usually found in and about the old material of wooden benches. —Ed.] Wood as Fuel. Ed. Am. Florist:— Will wood as fuel in a hot water boiler bum out the boiler sooner than soft coal? I have been told that it would, but do not understand why. I have burned wood in my boiler several years with good results, using a little coal slack at night to bank with; but, of course, if it injures the boiler more seriously than coal, I shall be glad to know it. Wood, I find, is a much cheaper fuel in the west than coal. Subscriber. I have used wood in boilers of various kinds and have alwaj-s thought it injured the boilers less than either soft or hard coal. The effect of the combustion gases from coal seems to be especially severe upon wrought-iron pipes. L. R. Taft. Cast Versus Wrought Iron Pipe. Ed. Am. Florist:— Can a 4-inch wrought iron pipe, weighing five and one- half pounds to the foot, be used the same as a 4-inch cast iron pipe weighing eleven pounds to the foot? Are both of the same strength and durability? J. U. There is no reason why 4-inch wrought iron pipe cannot be used in the place of 4-inch cast iron pipe, although a 31/2-inch wrought iron pipe would be of about the same size as the 4-inch cast iron pipes that are made for greenhouse heating. Tie cast iron pipe will be less injured by rusting and will probably be the more durable, although if wrought iron pipe is occa.sionally painted it will last for many years. The strength of cast iron depends a good deal upon the character of the iron, and no exact com- parison can be made. Cast iron is, of course, brittle and would probably be far more likely to give way than wrought iron. If intended for use in heating coils, and a large-sized pipe was to be used, I should select 4-inch cast iron pipe, but so far as my experience goes, rather better results can be obtained with the use of the smaller sized pipe for the heating coils and wrought iron pipes not larger than two inches in diameter would be my choice. L. R. Taft. OBITUARY. dr. wm. wood. Dr. Wm. Wood, a distinguished botanist and natural history investigator, died on January 22 at Portland, Maine, at the age of 89. He was the founder of the Portland Natural History Society. JOHN B. CONWAY. John B. Conway, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Mont Clare, Pa., died January 23, aged nearly eighty years. During his business life he was engaged in the greenhouse business at Phoenixville. His third wife and one daughter survive him. JAS. B. WEtR. James B. Weir died January 20 at his homein New York, aged 73. Hewas born in the north of Ireland. In 1846 he went into the nursery business in New York, continuing for some time. Then he went to California, returing in 1862. He accumulated a competence. JAMES horan. JamesHoran died at his home in Bridge- port, Conn., on Sunday, January 29, aged 53 years, after a long illness. When a boy he came with his parents to Bridge- port, where he was educated and where, by his integrity, industry and exemplary domestic traits, he made for himself a host of friends and built up, from a small beginning, a business which in later years has been very extensive and remunerative. He was a member of the Society of American Florists until his health broke down and was one of the founders of the Florists' Hail Associa- tion, the desirability of which was deeply impressed upon him by a disas- trous hail storm that broke nearly everj' light of glass on his place a year previous to the organization of that society. Mr. Horan was twice married and his second wife survives him. There are fivechildreft. Upon Stephen, the eldest, has fallen the responsibility of managing the business since his father became incapable and he has shown abilities therein that insure the carrying on of the business in an able manner. The greenhouses comprise over 60,000 feet of glass. Mr. Horan served efficiently on the board of Park Commis- sioners for Bridgeport for a number of years. The funeral, on Tuesday, was a large one and there were many floral tributes. SITUATIONS, WANTS, FOR SALE. AdTertisements under this head will be Ineerted at the rate of 10 centB a line (seven words) each Inser- tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant adva. not admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year I8yy Is entitled to a flve-Une want adv. (situations only) free to he ased at any time during the year. SITUATION WANTED— By a strictly sober tlortst; capable and wilting, and the best ot recommenda- tions. Address E J C. care American Florist. SITOATON WANTED— By single German, age M; experienced In all branches; private or flor.st. Best refs. florist. a*a) Columbia St.. Brooklyn. SITUATION WANTED— By an Industrious young tiorlst; 10 years' e-xperlence In general greenhouse work; steady and sober. Best references Chicago, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED— By thoroughly practical gardener (English). Private establlBhment pre- ferred. Wages $Io per week: 12 years; character. Address EN(;lish. care Am. Florist. SITUATION WANTED-By floilet with lite eiperl- ence In growing good cut tlowers and plants; age 35. single. Clood references ; Chicago or vicinity pre- ferred, riease state t "^^ SITUATION WANTED— By a flrst-class grower of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and general stock; good propagator; understand budalug and grafting: 2y years of age. single: best of references. Address N O. care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED-By young man (Belgian), il years; 10 years' experience In growing cut flowers, tlowering pot plants, palms, ferns, orchids; good propagator. Best references. Fairly good wages; ao.x 577 Peoria, III. Chicago preferred. K L K. care Am. Florist. rlence In Europe and America. In all branches Spe- cialist In orchids, palms, ferns and roses. Best of references. Address B, care Am Florist. take section of houses; have nad charge of 16.000 ft. of glass past season : at II berty Feb. '2S : age '20. otate wages without board: reference flrs^cIas8. Address C s. care American Horlst. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman by a thor- oughly cumpeteot German florist; understands growing roses, carnations, mums, palms, ferns. WANTBD-To know the address of G. R. Goetter. If he will communicate with his wife, at 76 Hillsdale Ave.. Cleveland, O., he will hear something greatly to his advantage. WANTBD-To know the whereabouts of Sebastian Simon, of Alsace. Germany, said to have worked for L. Schmutz. Flatbush. L I. Chas, Dffleh. 1708 Brown St.. Philadelphia. W^ WANTED— A florist for Keneral greenhouse work; must be sober, honest and wliilnn to work. State experience, aRe. and lowest wages with board and WANTED-A good trustworthy man, one who Is thoroughly competent In deslimlng and decorat- ing, and understands greenhouse work wrH; must have Al references as to character and ability. Ad- dress, stating salary expected. S M. care American Florist, Chicago. W^ ?0R SALE OR RENT— A well established tlorlsta ' bnstness. Address Good On'oiiTrxiTY. care American Florist. F OR SALE— Five greenhouses, house, barns, etc.; five miles from Denver. Further particulars Address Bakxes. Itlil Wilton St.. Denver, Col. ■po FOR RENT OR SALE-Greenhouse property, Pots- dam, N. Y.. WOUft. glass, land, barn; residence If required ; established retail business. Good chance for competent man F. W. Best, Port Jervls, N. Y. FOR SALE-Locatedlna live city of 10.000 popula- tion, an up-t«vdate greenhouse establishment of nine houses In first-class shape and In full crop. Addressorapply to J.C. Vaughan. Box ^'.SS, Chicago. FOR SALE— Four greenhouses nearly new. Sptea- dld retail stand in residence district on paved street leading to cemetery, easy terms; must retire ac- count of health. A. Claus. 501 N. 4th St,.Sprtngtleld. lU . FOR SALE OR RENT— Twelve large greenhouses, 40.000 feet of glass: well stocked with plants; hot water and steam Located near Trenton. N. J. Will make terms very easy For particulars address B. (■ KrsER. Trenton. N.J. FOR SALE— A Bargain. Do you want to pur- chase a large tlrst-class greenhouse establish- ment as good as new; modern Improvements and well stocked ; must be sold on account of outside busi- ness. Write Sacrifice, care Am. Florist. T710R SALE VERY CHEAP-A fine greenhouse Bargain, care American Florist. uy entire greenhou niale. Chester Co., Pa. GREENHOUSE FOR SALE. 3000 feet of glass heated by a Furman Hot Water Heater, with residence and 3/4 acres of garden land. A good chance for a young man with small means. Reasons for selling, 72 years and poor health. J. C. STOAKS, Seville, O. AN IDEAL PLACE TOR SALE CHEAP. Within the 10 mile radius of New York city Hall and one-half hour by train from loot of Chambers street; \M acres of ground, dwelling houne, 14 rooms. with all modern Improvements; stable, carriage house, palm, stove and cold house, all in per-fect con- dition. Location, eastern exposure, well protected from north winds; low taxes; city water pressure, tii lbs to the square Inch . I'^. M. I*. IlVi:^EM«T, Wood Ridge. Bergen County, N. J. FOR RENT OR SALE, CHEAP. Tlirff trrcriiliouM'^ 18x100, A v.-ars old; one LTeenliouse 2U.\;dO; private house, barn, 5 lots 147x14,1, plL'iity water free oi charge. Fifteen minutes' drive from center of business. AYhole- sale and retail trade. Stoclved witii roses, carna- tions, smilax and leneral stock. Possession given any time. Reason for selling, old age. P. care American Florl&t. 798 The American Florist. Feb. ^, Wilkesfaarre, Pa. ■Reports from all quarters along the ■Wyoming valley are most gratifying, business never having been more brisk than it is at this writing. What would seem rather unusual at this season of the year is the shortage of flowers, notably roses, the demand for which has far exceeded the supply. Nor are carnations to be had for the asking. Geo. Fancourt, who grows exclusively for the wholesale market, was never more taxed than he is to-day. Pittsburg, Buffalo and New York, aside from the local market, want all he can ship. But Mr. F.ancourt's car- nations are not of the ordinary run and neither are his roses. At IraG. Marvin's I found his staff of clerks as busy as they could possibly be at design work. Mr. Humphrey, of Eldridge & Co., also had all he could do. Mr. Marvin is experi- menting upon a number of seedling car- nations, some of which are decidedly meritorious. Among these I noticed a delicate pink, the color resembling that of Daybreak, and a good white. Homo. Falmouth, Mass.— H. V. Lawrence is slowly recovering from a very serious attack of pneumonia. Westerly, R. I. — The annual visit of the Rhode Island florists to the green- houses of S. J. Reuter took place on Jan- uary 19, and a most hospitable reception was accorded to the party, which included representatives from Providence, Pawtucket, Norwood, Barrington and Kingston. Wbol^ale ffower/\arH?fe ■ medium 15 001*25. ( BrldeB, Bridesmaids 4 00a i;.l Meteors 5 00® 8.C " Perles..". 4.0 CuniBtlons 1 50® 2 ( '• fancy ^t Violets 75® 1 ' Lily of the valley „ ,„„ * ? Bmllax 12..'«®15.( Adlanttun l.OOO 1.5 Common Ferns .1 Romans 2.00® 3. Narcissi ^ t Banisli "■' St. Louis, Feb. 2 Boses, Beauties. . .. 4 00®. 50. C " Biides, Bridesmaids, Meteors... 2.00@10.C Penes '2.00® c.c Carnations l.oO® 4.C Bmllax 12 f .^dlantum.. isparaguB. 4O.0OS5O.( 71oletB, California •; " single -i " double •' Roman hyacinths o.l Narclseus, Paper White -l.C Callas 1« f Harrlall la ( Valley 4.1 MILWAUKEE. Feb. 2. Boses. Beauties, long perdoz. 4.00® 5 00 medium " " 2 00® 3.0O •• ■■ short " " 1.00® 1 50 " Brides, Bridesmaids 7. 00(9 10 C " Perles BOO® S.C " Meteors 7.00®10.C Kalserlns 0.00® 8.t Carnations, fancy 4.00® j..t goodslocli; 2 00® S I Lily of the Valley 4.00® 5.C Bmllax 15 I Adlantum 1 •■ Asparagus 75.C Harrlsii' 16 00®20.C Romans, Paper Whites 3.0 Freeslaa 3.C Common Ferns .^ PlTTSBUHQ, Feb. 2. Roses, Beauties 12.006 50 C Brides, Bridesmaids 6.U0®12.1 Met«OrB a.0O®15.t Kalserlns ....600®15.C NIphetos, Perles 3.00® 6.t Carnations, short stems 1 C long " 1 50® 2.C VloleW 75® l.£ Lily of the valley ,., a,^,t f Smllax 12 60®16 ( Adlantum l.t Asparagus ._^ JO.l Hyacinths, Paper Whites 2.00® 4.0 HarrlsU per dozen 2.00@3 00 Tulips 4IM® 5.1 S. B. WINTER, Commission Handler of High Grade Gut Flowers!! 21 Randolph St., CHICAQO. L. P. KELLY, Manager. TO GROWERS: I find a ready sale for ROSES, CARNATIONS, VIOLETS and BTLB STOCK. PRICE LIST. KOSKH. per doz tieautles, ext a long.Xo.OO 24-lnch 3.50 1 20 • 2 5'J 15 ' 2.00 12 • 1.25 8 • 1.00 per IQO Brides fli.OOfeSlO 00 Bridesmaids. i; 00® 10,00 Meteors li.OO® 10.10 Perles 5.00® 6 00 Carnations 1.50® 2.00 fancy 3.00 Lily of the valley 4.00® 5.00 Adlantum .75® 1,00 Common Ferns,. ,25 BmllBX 13 00 Asparagus eo,oo®ioo,oo Violets ,75® 1,00 Romans 2.00® 4.00 Paper White.... 3,00® 4.00 ('alias 1.5.00® 20.00 Uarrlsll 15,00fe 20,C0 Mignonette 3,00 WESTtRN PENNA-'IIEADQUARTCRS FOR EXTRA FANCY STOCK. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co. ^ I WHOLESALE FLORISTS, | 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. i ♦♦t ♦ Long Distance 'Phone 2157. ^ WRITE FOR PRICE LIST. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ American Beauties. We are now receiving the finest lot of long-stemmed American Beauties that we have ever seen. They aver- age about 45 inches in length, with, a flower of the finest color. .. ^^iirr Price, from $5.00 to $6.00 per doz. Give us a trial on Beauties. ,PH„..S74. HOLTOir&SUMEL CO., ^l^^^/^^^'^Jh Milwaukee, Wis. ROSES CARNAirONS VALLEY FERNS GALAX and IVY LEAVES and an kinds of Seasonable flowers in Stock. IIeadquarteks aAVestern / Pcnrxsyivaivia./ We get daily new customers because we have the reputation that all orders are punctually filled. WM. F. KASTING & CO. VA^^r^- Wholsale riorists. 444 sixth ave. LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE 2985. All kinds of Florists Supplies & Wire Designs on hand. B:^~Con8lgnmentB of good stock solicited. HARDY GUT FERNS WRITE FOR PRICES. FAMCY DAGGER Prices subject to an advance after Feb, K 1000.. .$1.25 M. I 5000.. .$1.20 M. 10,000.. .$1. 10 M. Mj' cold storage Ferns are badly spoiled. My advice to 3'ou florists is to buy every Fern you can find. Thev will go up to $3.00 per M long before Easter. L. B. BRAGUE, OlJest, largfst :in(l most ui..«J»l« II... relhible dialer in the U. S, HinSHale, MaSS, ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wish- ing to do business with Europe should send' for the "Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, beins read weekly by all Horticultural traders; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best Continental houses. Annual subscrii>tiou to cover cost of postage 75 cents. Address EDITORS OF THE " H. A." Chilwell Nurseries. - Notts, England. OUR NEW J899 ^ ^ ^ j« j* ^ ....DIRECTORY.... ^ ^ „< ^ ^ IS NOW READY.- J8gg. The American Florist. 799 »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ lORCHIDS... W> \ w Eastern growers to handle his cut and shall be in a ♦ position at all times to supply your wants. J- .^ J- J ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER COMPANY, I J. B. DEAMUD, \ jtj»^5I and 53 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. X 2 Cattleyas & T Cypripediums ^ A Specialty. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ 6O0.O00 CUT FLOWERS We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and CARNA- TIONS. We are headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. AHERICAN BEAUTY Extra Ions stem per doz., $5.00 24-in. stem •• 3.50 30 '■ " 2.50 l.=i " " 2.00 13 ■• " 1.25 8 ■• ■• 1.00 HETEOR per 100, 6.00 to 8.00 BRIDBSnAID: " O.OOto 8.00 BRIDE •■ 7.00 to 10.00 PERLE '■ S.OOto 6.00 CARNATIONS " 2.00 fancy " 3.00 ROMANS " 2.00to 3.00 VALLEY " 4.00 All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. mimiiUiiiiiiiitmiimiU'miim'miiUiiUiimiiiiiimHMimiiiWimmiiim McK[LLAR & WINTERSON, Wholesale Florists, 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICA.GO. •^ OUR SPECIALTIES: ORCHIDS, mOli-GRADE ROSES, | CARNATIONS and VIOLETS. I "nnm^hmnmmnmmmmmm^m^mnfmmfmfmfm^fmmmnnmf-fmf-mnmm WHOLESALE DEALER IN liROWER or ROSES. CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention American Florist. Benthey & Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ^^"Consisn meats solicited Never Fail S,^^heBoff Wtral^ale ftower/\arl(^ CHICAGO, Feb. 3. Roses, Beauties, extra long, per doz. . 5 00 24 Inch • •• . o 50® 4 00 20 ■• ■• " . 2.5019 3.U0 15 •• ■■ '■ . 2 00 13 " " '■ . 1 2o® 1,60 8 •• " •■ . 1 UO Brides BOK310.00 Bridesmaids .■ tioO^lU.liO Perles 5 00* li.OU Meteors ti OOSlu.uo Carnations 1 5U(a* 2 10 fancy .3 OOi" 0 00 Lily of the vauey i.uu® 5.00 Adlantum 75,^ 1.00 Common ferns .20 Smllai 12.00@15.00 AsparagUb 50. Morgans, Perles i Carnations 1 fancy 2, Violets Lily of the vaUey 2, Roman Hyacinths, Narcissus P. White 1. Uarrlsll 10 MlKDonette 2. Cattleyas 25 Cyprlpedlums (i. Tulips 1 .00075.00 .00®26.00 00® 5.0O .00® 12. 00 OOSIOOO 00® B DO 00® 2.00 .00® 3.00 ,00® 1 50 00® 12. 00 00® B.OO 00® 35 00 00®10 00 ooa 3 uo 00015 00 00350 00 BUTPALO, Feb 2. Roses, Beauties " Brides, Bridesmaids. Meteors. . " Perles. Nlphetos Bmllax Adlantum 1 Asparatnis Hardy Ferns 00® 10.00 CO® 2 00 .00® 3.00 .00® 5 00 U.OO .00® 1.25 60.00 JULIUS UNO 33 WEST 30th STREtl NEW YORK CARNATIONS Telephone 9J3-38. Mention the American Florist. The NewYork Cut 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. M. A. HART, Commission "'^n''" Cut Flowers, 44. WEST 29th STREET. NEW YORK OITY. THE BEST MARKET IN NEW YORK. 'Phone 1307 38th St. rURDy&5L/\UVELT Sweet Peas, Roses, Violets, Smilax, Carnations. 57 West 30th St., NEW YORK. Telephone. No. 2!iotl :J8. Daily market quotations to applicants. MILLANG & CO. Commission Florists 48 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. rord Bros... at y< Wholesale Florists III West 30th Street. NEW YORK. Conilgnmentt Solicited. Telephone, 260 38th SL Established 1891. G. E. BRADSHAW, UuT NQWulu COMMISSION 117 WEST 30th STREET. Consignments Solicited. NEW YORK. The American Florist Company's IDIRECTOBTI contains the names and addresses of the Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen of the United States ;ind Canada PRICE, $2.00. American Florist Co;,«^.^^Chicago CAN FILL YOUR ORDERS FOR FINE BEAUTIES RIDESMAIDS RIDES ^ CARNATIONS. Edw. C. Horan, WHOLESALE FLORIST. write for Price list. 34 W. 29th St., NEW YORK. Please mention American Florist when writinc. VIOLETS VALLEY ROMANS NARCISSUS POINSETTIA 802 The American Florist. Feb. 4, The ^eeE) T^^^e. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. KVERETT B. CLAHK, PTM.; JOS. A. BOLGLANO, Ist Vlce-PreB.; 8. F. Willabd, Wetherafleld, Conn., Secy andTreaB. A. B. Agnew, the California seed grower, is making an eastern trip. Santa Clara Valley has had so far about six inches of rain, about half of the required annual amount. Charles Boyle, of the Albert Dickin- son Seed Company, Chicago, was mar- ried at Detroit January 31. Grand Island, Neb.— W. H. Jones is testing beet seed for the Oxnard Beet Sugar Company with excellent results. He has a new carnation house and is enjoying an excellent trade. Newport, R. I. — The seed store and stock therein of Joseph Gohra, on Broad- way, was damaged to a considerable extent by fire and water early on the morning of January 24. Insured for $1500. Wm. H. Brunning, who has been in the employ of Weeber & Don, New York as book-keeper for the past five years has started in business at Rahway, N. J., with a general line of seeds and imple- ments. The American Sugar Beet Company is a new $5,000,000 combine to operate west of the Missouri. Six cars of German sugar beet seed have been received at Omaha; nine cars more are enroute from New York. Sugar Beets in Nebraska. Two beet sugar factories located at Grand Island and Norfolk, Neb., have a daily capacity of SOO tons of beets, yield- ing in 1897 14,73'J,7O0 pounds of 'first- class clarified sugar. And yet some have claimed that the soil and climate of Nebraska cannot produce vegetables and plants showing saccharine content to any appreciable extent, sweet corn for instance! F. T. E. Seed Distribution Begun. The contractors who are supplying the Department of Agriculture with seeds for the congressional distribution have their force organized and are sending the seeds out. Southern members will be supplied first, but all congressmen will have their seed within a few weeks. The girls employed by the contractors work by the piece, earning from .$4 to $8 a week, according to their ability. Some of the girls fill as high as 13,51)0 packets in eight hours, others closing 11,000 in eight hours, which breaks all records for hand work. — Washington Post, Jan. 27. New Jersey Floricultural Society. The committees for this society for 1899 are as follows: Rooms and library, John Hayes, Rob- ert Mclnness, John Collins, James Burns, Chas. E.Jones. Arbitration, Malcolm MacRorie, A. D. Rose, Joseph A. Manda, Robert Mclnness, \VaUer '"•!■, ly. I Finanj^-, W. A. Manda, Diedrick Kinds- grab, Maloom MacRorie. Essay, Joseph A. Manda, Malcolm MacRorii. , Jiiorge Smith. Joseph B. Davis, Sec'y. Buffalo. TRADE SLACKS UP AND STOCK IS IS FAIR SUPPLY. — THE SICK LIST. — MEETING OF THE CLUB. — ADAMS A GOOD SOLICITOR. — NOTES. Trade the past week has not been quite as brisk as the week before. Roses are in fair supply, with the exception of Bride. Carnations are a little more plen- tiful. Daffodils are coming in nicely now. Palmer & Son being first with them. J. H. Rebstock is confined to his house with the grip and A. L. Thrall is confined to his home in Jamestown, but S. A. Anderson, who has been ill, is back on duty again. W. F. Kasting departedfor the west on Friday evening on business. He will spend next Sunday at Steubenville, O. A meeting of the club was held at the residence of President Scott on Friday evening and considerable business was transacted. A committee of three, Chas. H. Ketch, C. D. Zimmerman and W. A. Adams was appointed to make nomina- tions for the year. Action was also taken endorsing the Pan-American Exposition and W. A. Adams was appointed a com- mittee of one to solicit subscriptions for the same. In twenty minutes $1,000 was subscribed, showing that the fever for the fair is contagious and it will be as easy for Buffalo to raise two millions as one when she wakes up to it. At the rate Detroit is going for her celebration she will be lucky to get enough together to make a grand floral wreath in memory of Cadilac, but by the talk now half of the Buffalo florists will be there for the convention in August. Our friend Christian Christiansen has a telephone at his house now, enabling us to hear him more frequently even if we cannot see him. Recent visitors were E. A. Butler, Niagara Falls, N. Y.; Mr. Harmon, of Harmon & Barr, Corfu, N. Y. W. A. Youngstown, Ohio. What promises to become a valuable acquisition to the average greenhouse estabUshment is the Duplex Gravity pump, an ingenious device for pumping water out of the main steam pipe into the boiler. The simplicity of the appa- ratus is one of its most commendable features. Mr. Hippard, the inventor, has applied for a patent and as soon as granted the pump will be put on the market. A stroll through Mr. Hippard's green- houses brought me in contact with as fine a batch of Brides and Bridesmaids, as I have seen during ray travels. There is not a plant, but what shows vigor and the best <.i ireatment. With a heavy crop and a demand, both wholesale and retail, that fully equals the supply, one can easily account for that happy smile, beaming face and hearty handshake with which Brother Hippard invariably greets the visitor. Of the numerous seedling carnations, which have been experimented upon during the past year or two, there are seven white and three scarlet ones of sufficient merit to warrant cultivation on a large scale. Among the former there is one with stem which never exceeds twelve inches, though the bloom is large and perfect. Homo. Dayton, O. Trade since the first of the year has not been very much, but never in the history of Dayton has horticulture, all around, been so well done and first-class in every respect. On January 27 the National Cash Reg- ister Company entertained the American Manufacturers Association and the dec- orations of this model institution of the world were superb, I might almost say extravagant. One hundred J. H. Patter- sons would advance our trade more in one year than is ordinarily done in twenty. He is putting us all to shame. To attend one of his free illustrated lectures on hor- ticulture, floriculture and landscape gar- dening is certainly a treat. J. B. Heiss. Montreal. The annual meeting of the Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club was held January 23 in the hall of the Natural History Society, under the presidency of A. C. Wilshire. About thirty members were present. The election of officers resulted as follows: A. C. Wilshire, presi- dent; G. A. Robinson and A. Pinoteau, vice-presidents; W. Wilshire, treasurer; F. Bennett, secretary; W. Horobin, assistant secretary; W. Whiting, F. C. Smith, J. Eddy, C."A. Smith, J.Doyle and G. Pascoe, executive committee. The annual dinner of the society was held at McHughes' Hotel, Lachine, on Jan. 30. Clinton, Ia — The Illinois Central rail- road is to beautify its station yards and has offered a Clinton man the position. I 1^^^^ ^V.,,.*^*^^Printed talk or * ■ % ' * 11 I II talk would never have built up the . i». •- immense Iron Age business. It's the work that's behind the machines and the excellenl work they do in the field and garden that sells them in increasing numbers every year. Our success is built on work —not talk. See an Iron Age machine at work and it will talk tor itself. It does the best work in the least time. The latest Iron Age Implements iTibed in the hn we send free. The Iron Age II wheel 16 Inches high witli » pli>\v is cloK-proof, instantly ad; ipper holds 4 quarts and ' k for Kii.rnilll Sfcdt-r has <,-iiu-li tr.-ad. Opening t.il.li- imlopth. The ronnd, .aau'inkaceiiratespacing possible. Can lie clianged Instantiv from a row drill to a hill drop Patented i-am index regulates (low of seec p'or pjirtienlars address BATEMAN MFG. CO.. Bo« 184Grenloch. N. J. i8gg. The American Florist. 803 ■^miitiimmiiiiiiiimiimUUiMiiiiimimiiiiiiiiiiitimiiiimiiiiimtm^ NEW SALVIA SPLENDENS. "DROOPING SPIKES." This new, larst-'-floweriiii: Salvia has three times tlie flowering capaoitv on each spike of the ordinary Salvia Spleudens. The flowers are lifoduced in great numbers, causing the spikes to droop by their weight. It is one of the most desirable plants for decorative pur- poses, if planted either singly, in groups, or with other plants. The flowers are of the most brilliant, dazzling scarlet, produced iti endless profusion, and until late in the fall. Trade Pkt., 25 cts.;ll-4 oz., 45 cts. Florists' Flower Seeds "VAUGHAN'S BEST" MIXTURE OF LARGE FLOWERING PETUNIAS. This mixture is made up by ourselves and includes all the choicest sorts and colors of the Large flowering and Fringed sorts. We are positive that no other Petunia Mixture can produce flowers with as wide a range of colors us this. Trade pkt. (500 seeds), 50c: 3 pkts. for $1.25. '^VAUGHAN'S BESr' MIXTURE OF VERBENAS. This mixture contains all that is choice and desirable in Verbenas, It includes the Mammoth Flowered strains of three celebrated Verbena sDecialties. We feel perfectly safe in stating that this mixture of Verbenas will eclipse every other strain offered by any other house. Oz. $3.00; \i oz. 50c; trade pkt. 25c. MIGNONETTE, True Machet. The seed we offer produces dwarf, vigorous plants of pyramidjil growth with very thick stout flower stalks. Finest in every way for florists' use and for pots. We have tested this with several of the' fancy named strains and always with results favorable t"> our seed. Pkt. 10c; Vi i>z. 2.=ie; o/.. 40c; \ lb. $1.25. STOCKS. Large-Flowering German Ten Weeks. Pun- White, Pur|.Ie, Hrilliaut Ro.sH, Light Blue, Bright Crimson, Canary Yell'i Blood-Red, J One trade pkt. each of abov Each, 'a oz. 40c; oz, |2..t(): pkt, 25c. varieties, $1,25, Trade Pkt. Xiarg-e Floifferinff, <-\tra choice raised ',« oz. 35c; % .25 Mammoth Wnite Colama Js oz. 60c; .25 Snowflake. lorf,iin;.e:irlii'st whiteStock '5 oz. $1.25; .25 White Perfection. 'Cutand Come Again" !i oz. 50c: .25 Send for our new list of flower seeds for florists. Ounce $2.00 4.00 '*rff'' Vaughan's Seed Store, '"^cr"' True Lorillard Forcing Tomato Spi-ciallv saved for niv trail.' bv tlie origi- nator, Mr, Jno. Gardur-r. Trail'e pkts. 15c. a- and .iO.- fr.-.' bv mail. Hulk price on applicat,,,,,. Sutton's Best of All Forcing Tomato Large, round, deep scarlet very proliflc. Our own specially selected stock. Trade pkts. 15c, 40c and Toe. Bulk price on application. St.-imps accepted for small amounts. GEORGE C. WATSON, Seedsman Bulbs. Junlpir and Walnut Streets, FRANCIS BRILL Hempstead, Long Island, N. Y. GROWER AND DEALER Choice Long Island Cabbage Seed Of all leading Varieties and Finest Strains. finest American Grown Cauliflower Seed and MARKET GARDENERS SUPPLIES, ROLKER'S FLOWER SEEDS! .^^ SPRING PTTTR^g ^ jS^-Write for 1S99 Catalogue to. August Rolker & Sons, ^^ °«y street. ^^^ York. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA SEED 100 1000 Full of germ and meat . , . .$1.C0 $7.60 iDlrectlons given, If desired, to arow successfally.) Kentia Belmoreana, or Forsteriana . . ,95 5,00 Latania Borbonica 40 2,50 Pandanus utilis L25 10,00 Asparagus Plumosus Xanus 1,25 lO.tK) Asparagus Sprengerii , . . oz. lb. Freesia refracta alba seed I .25 $1.50 Grevillea Eobusta 40 3.00 Smilas seed , . , , 40 3,00 California grown Sweet Pea Seed. Send for list (any sort) 1025-fiOc .Tapan Morning Glory, choicest single . .25 1.00 Japan Morning Glory, choicest single and double raised .40 2.00 Semi-double and double . . pkt. 25c, 2.00 Send for our NEW LIST for Spring and Summer Bulbs, Seeds, Cvcas Revoluta Stems, Clematis, Roses, Azaleas, Rhododendrons, etc. We can offer you Good Stock at living rates. AODREJ^S H. H. BERBER & CO..*^ ""n^'S^'^Vrk. (Established 1878.) Orchids ! Orders booked now for import- ed Cattl'Sya Si'E' msissiMA. for spring delivery ORCHID FLOWERS always on hand: LAGER & HURRELL, ^ijmmit, n. j. Orchid Growers and Importers. BEGONIAS- 1, GLOXINIAS T; SANDER, Bruges, Belgium. agent: a. DIMMOCK, 60 Vesey Street, • NEW YORK. ESTABLISHED 1802 SEEDS NOW RgADY: SPECIAL PRICE LIST OF CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS FREE ON APPLICATION. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK I'leasc .M.-utiuu the .\ui.Ticalj Fl.irist. GERANIUMS. Fine rooted cuttings, ml.xed, from boU $13 per 1000 2>^-lnch. mixed 2t. per lOOO ■■ ■■ S, A, Nutt, La Favorite, etc.... 25 per 1000 Mme. Sallerol. 2M-lnch 20 per 1000 COUEUS. Bne, from soli 1 per 100 Cash please. CARL HAOENBlJROtR. W. McntOP.O. 8U4 The American Florist. Feb. ^^ The Nursery T^a^B. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Ueche & Stilson have purchased the nursery of E. D. Stilson, Corinth, la. The Grant City Nurseries, in Iowa, favor expansion and are practicing that doctrine. H. C. Moore will close out his nursery stock near Tama, la., and remove to California. CuPRESSUS Lawsoniana, the Oregon, or white cedar, is largely used in England as a hedge plant. V. O. Marshburn, Barnesville, Ga.,has set out 9,000 additional peach trees this season. His orchard is 225 acres. Kansas City is preparing for tree plant- ing and has organized a club for that purpose with Col. H. J. Latshaw as sec- retary. The Massachusetts legislature is con- sidering a bill to provide for the inspec- tion of nurseries and the extermination of the San Jose scale. J A. Yager, of the Plumfield Nursery, Fremont, Neb., has received a medal and diploma for his exhibit of plums at the Trans- Mississippi Exposition. Brown Brothers are soon to aban- don their offices at Rochester, N. Y., and occupy the new structure now in course of erection at their trial grounds and packing yards at Brighton. The twelfth annual meeting of the Pen- insular Horticultural Society was held at Smyrna, Del., last week. Among the papers read were valuable talks on peach, apple, pear and small fruit culture. A paper on marketing, by J. W. Kerr was especiallv interesting. The next meeting will be held at Salisbury, Md. R. S. Emery was elected president. The wife of a Los Angeles, Cal., rail- road president ordered .$214.75 of stock of the Ho wland Nursery Company, whose order blanks bear the words, "Not sub- ject to countermand." Nevertheless she refused the stock. It was delivered under protest and suit begun. The signature of the orders was denied but the court gave judgment for the full amount. The Western New York Horticultural Society met at Rochester on January 25 and 26. The attendance was very large. The question box proved so interesting and valuable that a number of papers announced on the programme had to be left out. Splendid displays of fruit and of nurserymen's requisites were made in the exhibition hall and there was abundant evidence that the fruit growers of west- em New York are very much alive. Roots of Grape Vines Injured. Ed. Am. Florist: — Will you kindly give in an early issue the best method of clearing a grapery of moles? The roots of the vines are all cut as per the enclosed sample. I can not state positively that the injury is caused by moles, as I have never seen one in the house, but they are in the ground outside the house. I have tried traps, poisoned corn and ferrets in vain. A. R. C. Your correspondent has, no doubt, another eneipy to fight than the mole, which is purely insectivorous, and a pest ■ that has given us trouble every year in the cold frame, mushroom beds, green- houses, and in fact the orchard and shrubberies. It is no doubt the common field mouse, for he lives on the live tissue of almost all growing plants, but more especially fruit trees. I have had apple trees girdled that were nearly thirty years old, and they never recovered. A parrallel case to that of "A. R. C." came to my knowledge where a house of nectarines were ruined by field mice; they ate off all the young fibrous roots and the trees refused to grow. Our best remedy has always been the use of sweet corn soaked in a solution of strychnine, takingcarethat all the water is absorbed by the corn, which is easily managed by using hot water sufficient to half cover the corn and leaving it to soak in a warm place out of reach until it is again dry. The kernels can then be scattered in the runs or about their haunts, and we have never found it to fail, as it is only the germ that they eat, and this is the part of the kernel that is absorbant. Failing the above, try cats as a preventive rather than a curative measure. The field mouse makes a "run" verv similar to that of the mole. E.O. Orpet. Southern Nursery Company. John W. Shadow, for a number of years secretary and manager of the Southern Nursery Company, of Tennessee, one of the largest concerns of its character in the south, has sold his interest to N. W. Hale, of Knoxville; W. L. Wilson and F. H. Kean, of New Orleans. In the reor- ganization Mr. Hale became president and Mr. Wilson secretary and manager, and the general offices were moved from Nurseries, Tenn., to Winchester. St. Louis. trade is good and stock more plenti- ful.—southern violets avoid the commission houses. — carnations off crop. — lilies scarce. — berning visits joliet.— a cactus visitor and another KIND. Trade for the past week has been very steady. Stock, both of roses and carna- tions, has been coming in more freely and shippers are able to fill orders without having to scale them down as severely as during the first part of January. South- ern violets are still coming in large quan- tities shipped direct to the retailers; the3' take the place of the cheaper grade of California and left-over stock, but cannot compete with the home grown flowers. Carnations are off crop with most of the growers just at present. The indica- tions, however, are that a large crop will be in during this month. Roses are com- ing on with several growers and promise to be in good supply from now to the end of the season. Lilies are still rather scarce, probably from the prevalence of disease, which seems to be fully as bad this season as last. H. G. Berning has returned from a week's trip to Chicago, taking in on the way the Chicago Carnation Company's plant at Joliet. His report of the stock and plant is most enthusiastic. He says the plants could not look finer or be in better shape. The prospects are that the range will be doubled next season, and then there will be enough fancy carna- tions grown at Joliet to supply the west. F. A. Walton, of Birmingham, England, a noted botanist, has been spending a week at the Missouri Botanic Garden, . the guest of Prof. Trelease. He was I entertained by Prof, and Mrs. Trelease with a reception, to which only members of the St. Louis Cactus Club were invited, for Mr. Walton's specialty is the cactus. Unwelcome visitors entered the estab- lishment of C. A. Kuehn during the past week and helped themselves to a quan- tity of merchandise, principally wire work. AVm. Hageman of the firm of Hagemaa & Meyer, of Philadelphia, has been in town this week on the first of his annual tours. R. F. T. Detroit. ROSES AND CARNATIONS SCARCE. — NOT' ENOUGH WHITE FLOWERS. — A VISIT TO- HOLZNAGLE'S.— A NEW WHITE CARNA- TION. Trade is excellent, particularly in the way of funeral work, and all of our flo- rists are in search of white stock. There is a demand for everything of this- character. Roses and carnations are scarce, principally upon account of the dull weather. I visited the greenhouses of Frank Holznagle the other day and found there a white sport from Daybreak of which' the proprietor thinks so highly that he will grow it next year for his stock oi white. It is like Daybreak in everything but color, having a good stem and excel- lent bloom. Mr. Holznagle has several hundred plants, all looking fine, and has- put in a large number of cuttings as he has taken a number of orders from his neighbors who have seen and admired' it. He thinks it the best white he has for money making. R. F. Spring Valley, N. Y.— At a meeting of the Rockland Agricultural and Horticul- tural Association last week Chas. M. Stafford tendered his resignation as pres- ident of the society. Norwich, Conn.— James Bradford, for eighteen years assistant foreman for the Richmond Stove Co., has gone to take charge of the heater department of the Lord & Burnham Co.,at Irvington,N. Y. Smith's Grove, Ky.— George B. Moul- der, the water lily specialist, and Misa Eva L. Knowles will be married at Kan- sas City, February 9. Mr. Moulder is a member of the S. A. F., an alderman in his citv and Noble Grand in his lodge of Odd Fellows. Pueblo, Col. — Gerhard Fleischer was born in Saxony and served in the German heavy artillery before he came to Amer- ica. In 1890 he came to Pueblo and three years later started in the florist and nursery business. He has built up a nice trade and has six greenhouses. Montreal, Can. — The executors of the estate of W. 13. Davidson have instituted suit against Sir Mackenzie Bowell for $1,141, for a wreath placed upon the coffin of Sir John Thompson, who, while premier of Canada, died in 1894. It was an official funeral but payment for the wreath was refused. The claim is $900- for the wreath and $241 interest. Lenox, Mass. — The fifth annual ball of the Lenox Horticultural Society was held at Sedgwick hall last Friday even- ing. About eighty couples participated in the grand march, led bj' President and Mrs. A. 11. Wingett. The committee of arrangements covered themselves with honor, every feature of the pleasant event being a pronounced success. The usual delegations from all over Berkshire county were present. iSgg. The American Florist. 805 A 7 A ¥ F^ A C ''0'^ EASTER /VZ-#r\Lti/\^ FLOWERING. WE are carrying in stock an immense quantity of Azaleas for Easter forcing; the plants are in good condition and finely set with buds. The varieties we offer are only the best commercial sorts and, with the exception of Deutsche ^^3f- Perle, Verv;eneana and Empress of India, of which our stock is exhausted, we can still supply all the leading sorts in quantity. 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 : In. Diam. Per doz. Per 100. 5-in. pots, nice bushy crowns 10 to 12 $5.00 $40.00 5 " " " 12 to 14 6.00 50.00 6 •' " " 13 to 15 9.00 70.00 Also a fine lot of specimen plants at $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 each. HENRY A. DREER, 7.4 chestnut st.. Philadelphia Grow! FLOWERS aud plants grow /igorously i quick- ly and luxuriantly with that easy-to- use, safe, economi- cal fertilizer — The Imperial Liquid Plant Food. It furnishei^ ideal nourishment from the very stait. Absolutely convincing testimonials about the ''Imp," booklets and prices for a postal to EASTERN CHEMICAL CO., MFRS., 620 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Mass. BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J. REPRESENTATIVES WHOLESALE GROWERS FROM EUROPE. Specialties forTiiis Spring's Importation RHODODENDRONS, ARAUCARIAS, HARDY AZALEAS, BAY TREES, ROOTED nCUS CUTTINGS, H. P. ROSES, CLEMATIS, ETC Mention American Florist. AUCTION SALES! THE BRITISH HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. Ltd. of 33a Lud^ate Hill, London, E. C. The largest Auction room In the city of London), hold sales DAILY of IU-les. Roots, Etc., from all parts of the World. Extensive Connection of Regular Buyers. Good Prices Always Obtained. Settlements Every Friday. Registered Offices 29 New Bridge Street, LONDON. E. C, ENGLAND. The Auction sales held by this Association offer more adTaataffes to Growers and ConBlKnors than tbose of any other existing English firm. ViburnufflTomentosuffl A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSsPEclALTr Price Hat and descriptive catalOKue on application. REA BROTHERS, Norwood, Mass. Successful growers become successful sellers when they advertise in the Ameri- can Florist. ThePopularCAROLINA POPLAR. flmoke i et the ) 10, 10 to 12 a for Thrl esUta ity plantine ilamunder d< 3 15 feet. Imm. uaandaolFr i CataloEue IV ure the best ;it botto 45th YEAR. 44 GREENHOUSES. I,000 ACRES. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 528, painesville. OHIO a u'here others ThU nre. 7.'>,000 of them, beautiful trees stockotall other Shade Trees. Shrubs and Trem, Small Friiita, Grape Vines, Correspondence solicited. Write us your F.&F. NURSERIES Wholesale Growers, TREES & PLANTS In Full Assortment. TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY. ....SPRING 1899.. One Million 3 Flowering Shrubs; full assort- E a ment; all sizes.^vStv* t I Half Million... I 3 Deciduous Trees for street, lawn fc 3 and avenue planting..^.^* F a 200,000 Vines, Ivies, Clematis, Actinidia t a and other sorts. Correspondence solicited. E I THE WM. H. MOON CO. § 3 MORRISVILLE, PA. P •mrrmmmTTmmTTmmnmTmTTmTTYT* r\ CM ATTIC 2 to 3 years old, lltlYlAilj extra strong field- grown plants, fin- est sorts (with 30% Jackmanni), Bate- manni, Henryi, Duchess of Edinburgh, Gipsy Queen, Etc. Price— $11 per 100, $105 per 1000; in finest sorts without Jackmanni, $8.50 per 100, $80 per 1000. Clematis, strong, 1 to 2 years, culti- vated in 5 to 6-in. pots, with 40 per cent Jackmanni, $8 per 100, $75 per 1000. References requested from unknown correspondents. J GROENEWEGEN, Boskoop, Holland Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. PCONIE8, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. The Reading Nnrserr, BEADING, MASS. bstabli8hid 1364. It is Good Business Policy to Mention the American Florist when tou Write to an Advertiser. HALF TONES .M.^.s» ZINC ETCHINGS ^gft WOOD OJTS^^^Ji ELECTROTYPES ^ ^ J. MANZ & CO. 195-207 Canal St., - • - CHICAQO. HIGH GRADE VORK. PROMPT SERVICE. ,^ Mention the American Florist. SCALE LAWS. and' All legislation to date. Federal. Canadis nineteen States, afffctint; florist and nur- sery stock, importations, etc. < 'uni- " piled in pamphlet form. Postpaid. 25 cents. THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN PUBLISHING CO ROt HESTER, N. Y. 1840- 1899' OLD COLONY NURSERIES Hardy Shrubs, Trees, Vines, Evergreens and Perennials. A large and fine Btock of well rooted plants, grown In a sandy loam. Good plants, best sizes for planUng, very cheap. Trade catalogue free on application. T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass. Mention American Florist, .AMERICAN fLORlST when you write to an advertiser^ 806 The American Florist. Feb. 4, Our pasTiMEB. Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and 'CVCling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Mass.; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., ■Chicago, 111. Practice Makes Perfect. Detroiters are rolling regularly and •each week's score shows an iinprovement. Ferguson's 170 was the best figure reached last week. The record is as follows; Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. Frank- Holznagle 143 137 165 155 150 .J. F. Sullivan 150 159 1.39 149 John Dunn 136 123 115 139 128 A. Ferguson 105 170 93 123 H. Pick-worth 110 117 127 123 119 Eobt. Watson 116 102 108 113 110 R. F. A Northwestern Score. The Twin City bowlers made lowing scores at the regular January 31. Slowly they are upward. Watch 'em grow. Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th, Nagel 130 129 155 129 Will. G 125 132 129 158 Malmquist 142 107 119 130 Hartman Ill 130 140 124 Wessling 99 124 116 98 MonsoQ 126 133 90 124 Will.O 88 111 136 109 ■Carlson 122 95 96 93 iSwanson 62 121 95 72 the fol- meeting, climbing 150 100 Felix. Fun at Flatbush. The bowling meeting last Thursday night was enlivened by the attendance of Mr. Suzuki, who had just returned from Japan, and H. G. Faust of Philadelphia. Mr. Suzuki was adopted as a pupil in the art of spare making by Louis Schmutz, who thinks he can make a bowler of him in time, and Mr. Faust was taken in •charge by the members generally, learn- ing something of the eccentricities of Brooklyn trolley cars as well as of Flat- bush bowling customs. The winners of the three "pots" were Messrs. Riley, Prosser and Schmutz. Bowling at Omaha. When John Degnan, secretary of the •Chicago Florists' Bowling Club, reached ■Omaha last week there was straightway a revival in bowling interest and a gathering on the alleys. This is the score rolled January 27: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. Av. 3. V. \Vilco.\ 227 131 140 166 Louis Henderson 165 1,51 135 147 -John Degnan 162 126 118 135 Jacob Hess 160 116 108 128 At four-back the players scored as fol- lows: Hess, 37 and 39; Wilcox, 40 and 21; Degnan, 36 and 35; Henderson 29 and 37. At Buffalo. We are started on a bowling club. Philip Scott was made chairman and instructed to call a meeting this week for organization and a first roll. It is expected that we will have two clubs, one for afternoons and one for evenings -as our number is large, talent good and better results will be attained by having the two hours for work, as many can roll evenings who cannot get there in the afternoons. The married men, I am happy to say, with very few exceptions, never leave home in the evenings, but they want to roll just the same and pro- vision will be made for them. W. A. Bowling in New York. Bowling on last Monday evening did not draw together much of a crowd, the Morristown dinner and other events serving to keep away several of the regular attendants. Those who did go enjoyed themselves thoroughly. A com- munication was received from Captain Mellis, of the Flatbush aggregation, accepting the challenge to roll against the New Yorkers on the afternoon of February 13. Top scores made during the evening by those present were as follows: Theo. Lang 170 A. S. Burns .... 149 E. Leulv 173 F. Traendly. ... 135 L. Hafiier 164 W. J. Stewart . . . 129 J. A. Penman 1.54 St. Louis Bowling Records. The last meeting of the Bowling Club was not as well attended as is customary, only five members being present, those who may be called "the old guard" as they seldom miss an evening. The scores made were as follows: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. C. A. Kuehn 158 129 181 173 166 D. Finlavson 129 172 138 201 160 J. .J. Berieke 143 131 182 135 148 J. W. Kuntz 146 127 153 153 144 F.C.Weber 116 161 165 124 142 The record for the games rolled during the month of January is as follows: No. High Name. Games. Total. Game. Av. O. Bever 16 2703 226 169 D. Finlayson 21 S353 201 160 C. A. Kuehn 21 3262 211 155 J. J. Beneke 21 3083 183 146 .1. Young 6 891 186 148 C.C.Sanders 14 2U00 168 143 F. C. Weber 16 2243 190 140 . W. Kuntz 16 2179 181 136 EmilSchray 5 679 152 136 R. F. Tesson .... 3 399 155 133 F. .7. Fillmore .... 17 2131 184 125 R. F. T. Philadelphia Florists' Diversions. The Gun Club has decided to inaugur- ate a new scoring system in the inter-club contests. Heretofore the teams entering the shoots have had an equal number of men on a side and the aggregate of all targets broken counted. Under the new rule the minimum of men entering will be ten, with as many more as may be in attendance at the shoot on either side, the winner to be determined by average score per man instead of by the total number of targets broken. In the event of one team having more men entered than the other the average of the first ten is to be counted and balance of men remaining is to be counted against the lowest men on the opposing team. Under this plan the result would be a win or a break-even. The object to be attained is the participation ot the low shots in the contests, as under the old plan only the best men are put forward in contests. It will be club glory instead of team glory. That is to say a team having twenty men with an average of seventy per cent would tie considered as much better than one of ten with an average of eighty per cent. The new plan will most likely be first put in operation in the contest with the •Highland Gun Club at Chestnut Hill on Febiuary 11. A return match under the same rule will take place at Wissinoming and if the scheme works all right other clubs will be invited to participate. At the monthly shoots of the club sides will be chosen from all members in attend- ance and the losers are to paj- for a sup- per at the club house. This is another new departure which it is hoped will help bring out the crowd. President Harris chose Messrs. Burton and .\nderson for captains at said matches and it was also decided that the individual scores should count in the annual contest for the club trophy. The freedom of the grounds on Febru- arj' 17 was extended to the visitors who may wish to shoot while at the carnation convention. Geo. C. Watson. The Chicago Medal Contest. A second series of four games was rolled in the gold medal contest at the Chicago Florists' Bowling Club last Fii- daj' night. Ten players participated and to add to the interest, already keen, Capt. J. S. Wilson offered a pair of bowling slippers as a prize for the highest score. President P. J. Hauswirth will wear them in future contests. Follovring is the score for the evening. Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. P. J. Hauswirth 140 153 184 129 152 .7. S. Wilson 130 155 146 153 146 Geo. Asmus 145 113 145 172 144 E. F. Winterson 128 156 130 138 August Lange 115 124 136 Iffi Chas. Balluff 1.54 127 108 106 124 C. W. McKellar 134 142 92 123 Alex. Henderson 138 105 114 127 121 Walter Kreitling 110 128 104 139 120 G. L. Grant . 113 138 108 122 120 The following is the complete score to date, George Asmus leading in the con- test for each medal, having thus far the high game and best average: Games High Total Names. plaved. game, points. Av. George Asmus ... 8' 186 2118 152 .Tohn Zech 2 142 282 141 Fred. Stollery ... 4 146 558 140 .1. S. Wilson .... 8 171 1087 136 G. L. Grant .... 8 168 1049 131 P. .J. Hauswirth . . 8 184 1036 130 E. F. Winterson . . 7 156 895 128 Chas. Balluff. . . 8 154 1020 128 Geo. Stollerv .... 4 164 507 127 August Laiige . 6 136 753 126 C. W. McKellar . . 7 142 831 119 John Degnan . . 4 126 452 113 Alex. Henderson . . 8 138 900 113 Jas. Hartshorne . . 4 125 448 112 H. C. Eowe .... 4 123 446 112 Walter Kreitling . . 8 139 878 110 Banquet at Morristown. The annual dinner of the Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Club was held at Hotel Washington on Monday even- ing, January 30. About fifty were present, among the out-of-town visitors being P. O'Mara, H. W. Gibbons, J. N. May, J. W. Withers, Mr. Butterfield, Peter Dufi, J. W. Davis and Geo. Smith. Mr. O'Mara, as toastmaster, was in his best vein and kept the exercises going merrily, Pres. Duckham responded for "Our Society, " Mr. Hunt, of the Chroni- cle, for "Our Country,'' Mr. Pearson, of the /ersevman, for "Our State, ' Mr. Gee for "Morris County," Geo. Smith and Sec'y Davis, of the Orange Floricultural Society, for "Our Sister Societies," J. N. May for the "Florists of the I'. S.," A. Herrington for "Cut Flowers," F. L. Atkins for "New Plants," H. W. Gibbons for "Allied Trades" and there were recitations by Geo. Smith and songs by Mr. McCullum. A jovial time was passed on the return train for New York, When Madison was reached the delegation from that village was dismissed with three cheers and informed by' Mr. May that they were going home to put roses on ice for tomorrow but Mr. O'Mara remarked that they were more likely to put them in salt for next Christmas. Delegates from Summit and Orange each also received an uproarious send-ofland when the train reached Hoboken there were but three loneh' travelers left. It was a very enjoyable afiair all through. iSgg. The American Florist. 807 mmm bros. co. WHOLESALE GUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 88 Wabash Ave., ^^lZ^, Long: Distance Telephone Express 466. CHICAGO, ILL. Choice Flowers at Lowest Market Rates, KLCHM'S NOVELTY TILIP "PINK" Sold by all Commission Hen. Price, 4 cts. New Carnation Evanston. Rooted Cuttings, $7.00 per JOO ; $60.00 per 1000. 500 at the thousand rate. Orders booked now. THE WABASH R. R. COMPANY The Short and Quick Line between the East and West connecting Buffalo, Detroit and Toledo with Chicago, St. Louis, Kan- sas City and Omaha. The Wabash is the Only Line running sleeping cars and chair cars (free) between Buffalo and St. Louis and Kansas City. Through sleeping cars between New York and Boston and St. Louis and Chi- cago run every day. For further information apply to the nearest Railroad Ticket Agent, or to H. B. McCLELLAN, G. E. A., 387 Broadway. New York City, J. D. McBEATH. N. E. P. A.. 5 State Street, Boston, Mata. C. S. CRANE, Gen. Pass. & Tkt. Apt.. St. Louis. Mo. ALM ^Stee4^ rRESH ON HAND '\^/%/%/%/^/%/%/%/%/%/^'%^%/%/^/%^^%/%/%/%/^/%/\/%/%/%/%^^ AZALEAS FOR EASTER. J. L. SCHILLER. 404 East 34th street, NEW YORK CITY ALBERT FUGHS, (Establlsbed 18SI ) PALMS, FERNS, FICUS Latanta BorbODica, ready for itlnch: strong, Jt; OO per 100. Fine, stronastoeli of Ferns for dishes, $a. 00 per 100; $26. CO per 1000. AsparaKUs plumosus nanus, SInch. fS.OO per 100. Flcus elastlca. 5-lnch. $6 DO per doz.; I>lnch, l(i 50; a to 6 feet high. $1 50 to $3 00 each. Sword Ferns, 43,« Inch, ready f i,r 5-lnch, $10 00 per 100. Twenty-one modern Greenhouses. Medal aw.irded on Palms at World's Fair, 1893. 2059-73 N. Halsted St.. CHICAGO. ILL. 'V^ aLx:Lto d Two large sized Variegated Century Plants; must be in good condition. State size and price and number of leaves. H. F. MICHELL. 1018 Market St.. Phila.. Pa. { EXTRA 'choice 'f'lOWER 's'ee'dV. ! ■ T.ist free on application. I \ FRED. ROEMER. Seed Grower, f 4 .. .. UnetUiuburg^, Germany, f We have a large stock of all best ommercial varieties in fine shape for 111 mediate shipment. Will pack much hpttpf now than later on when the buds > Itt) 12-iiioii crowns, $35 per 100; 12 to iK-h rn»wii>. $45 per 100; 13 to l.Vinch -- wii>. $SS per "oo. Asparagus Sprengeri,2i 2-inch pnts. $5; .3-incn pnts, $8 per 100 Asparagus 1 Plumosus, 2'.:-inch pots. $6 per 100. Canna President Cleveland, the best of all the hrightsearlc'tcauDasfor massing, ■ $10 per 100. Cannes— an immense stock of all the leading sorts. Let us know your wants and we will quote you 1 bargain prices. Dahlias, fine assortment of up to date varieties, strong undivided roots, $7 per 1 loo; $60 per 1000. ^ Lilium Auratum, 7 to 9 inches, $4 per 100; 9 to 11 inches, $6 per 100. # Lily of the Valley, Berlin pips, $10 per 1000. Case of 2500 for $23. \ ROSES-FIELD CROWN-STRONG TWO YEAR. ? Hybrid Perpetual in leading varieties, $io per loo. Crimson Rambler, $is per loo. Fcr New Geraniums, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Etc., see our Florist's Price List. ^ THE STORRS& HARRISON CO., • PAINESVILLE, OHIO. , IHIO.^ ^eutscKe Gartne^^iturvi The most widely circulated German gardening Journal, treating of all departments of tiorticulture and floriculture. Numerous eminent correspond- ents in all parts of the world. An advertising medium of the highest class. Moller'9 Deutsche Gartner Zeitung is published weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription $3.00 per annum, including postage. Sam pie copies free, Tudwi^TvToII er -Trfurh ■^"^^^^ ^ * ^^"^^^ ( GERMANY) dirysanthemums. We are Headquarters for all '99 Nov- elties. Also complete list of best commercial varieties. i'orresponcleiice Solicited. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Please mention American Florlat. Gardeners' Chronicle. A Weekly Illustrated Journal. Established 1841. The "GARDENERS" CHRONICLE" has been FOR OVER Fifty Years the Leading Joitrnal of Its class. It has achieved this position because, while specially devoting Itself tosupplylnj; the dally requlre- bjects of which It treats. Subscription to the United States, $4.20 per year Remittances to be made payable to H. G. COVE. Office:— 41 Wellington St.. Covent Garden. London. England. Rose Hill Nurseries PALM FARM OF AMERICA The largest and finest stock of Palms in America... SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, N. Y. 808 The American Florist. Feb. 4, x^iiiMiWi^'iiiiiiMiiiiiiHmiii^iAiii^iiiiHii^ii^iiiiiiHi^iiHiiiiiimiiiiiiiiMiiM^^^^ BLOOMINe AZALEAS NOW READY FOR SHIPPING. WE have a fine lot of Azaleas, all leading varieties and colors, which we can safely ship, carefully packed, via Express only. COOD PLANTS SELECT " EXTRA .$[.25 each, $12.00 per do . 1.50 " 15.00 . 2.00 " 20.00 " All Seasonable Spring Seeds Now Ready. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR Ail Florists' Supplies, Seeds, Bulbs and Gut Flowers McKELLAR & WINTERSON. •PHONE MAIN 1129. ^S=^T=^& ^Wat»asli A. Are CARNATIONS. Eootecl C'liltinKs now r(>ady. Stock guaranteed A. No. 1. g-r;^fjo^RD VARIETIES. Per 100 Per 1000 ARMAZIXDY $2.50 $20.00 DAYBREAK 2.50 FLORA HILL 2.50 JUBILEE 2.50 LIZZIE McGOWAN 1.75 MAYOR PINGREE 2.50 PORTIA 2.00 TIDAL WAVE 2.00 VICTOR 3.00 WILLIAM SCOTT 2.00 ALASKA 1.50 VARIETIES OF 1898. ARGYLE S.oa BON TON ^.00 CERISE QUEEN .5.00 EVELINA 4.00 EMPKF.SS 5.00 , (I M. liKADT 5.00 MRS. ,JA.Mi;s UEAN 5.00 WUITE CLODD 5.00 MRS. F. JOOST 5.00 MRS. S. A. NORTHWAY 3.00 SNOW QUEEN 5.011 NEW YORK 5.IIII ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII Extra fine bushy stock, all pot bound and ready for a shift. 254-inch. . . . $'.75 per doz., $5.00 per 100 3 -inch .... 1.00 " 8.00 4 -inch .... 2.00 " 15.00 5 -inch .... 2.50 " 20 00 6 -inch .... 3.00 " 25.00 6-inch Wire Hanging Baskets, extra full . . . each, 75c.; per doz., $8.00 8-inch'. ■ " $1.00; " 10.00 CANNAS. We have a fine stock of all tlie best sorts. Write us for prices. YAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 10.00 20.00 20.00 15.00 20.00 15.00 15.00 25.00 40.00 35.00 40.00 30.00 40.00 40.00 20.C0 40.00 40.00 40.00 40,00 20.00 40.110 lO.OO NEW YORK: 14 Barclay St. ) CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph St. It is time you were thinking about CARNATION STOCK for next season. It pays to buy only the best. Will have them in large quantities, of all the leading commercial varieties. Ready Jan. 1st and later. Write me for prices. Address CHAS. CHADWICK, Look Box 1 1 , Grand KapidH, Mich. FLORA HILL and TRIUMPH. HERR'S CARNATIONS. YOU RUN.jt NO RISK.^ A LL Carnation Cuttings are sent out ** with the privilege of returning them at my exnense if they are not found satis- factory on receipt, and your money returned you in full. I have from one to five thousand stock plants of each of the leading varieties, and offer cuttings at very reasonable prices. UNCLE WALTER. This b another one of Tidal Wave's many sports and I presume it is the same and just as good as any of its other ones. I can vouch for its goodness and that it is a scarlet sport from Tidal Wave. Rooted cuttings can be had at $5.00 per JOO or $40.00 per 1000 either from John Murchie, Sharon, Pa.; or Nine Good Novelties! Twenty = Five Standard Sorts! Send for list before you place your orders.. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. ROOTED GflRNflTION CUTTINGS. Triumph, Jubilee, Argyle, = Flora Hill, l>er 100. I'cr 1000. - $3-00 $25.00 3.00 25.00 - 5-00 40.00 2.50 20.00 Armazindy, Pingree, Alaska, Wm. Scott, I'er 100. IVr 1000. $2.50 $20.00 2.00 15-00 1-25 10.00 1.25 10.00 Every one well rooted and in first-class condition. WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Rooti-.l Cuttings rrum strou healthy stock, ■.50 piT IIIO; $2(1.00 per 1000. McLENECAN BROS., - READIIi|C, PA. CARNATIONS. White Cloud. Firefly, Evelina, Gold Nugget — $6.00 per 100, t40.00 per 1000 Freedom 200 " 15.00 Jubilee, Flora nm l."5 " 16.00 Morello, Daybreali 1.26 •' lO.IX) Wm. Scott, Emily Pleraon, SllverSpray 1.00 " 7.50 Our stock 18 Al and we guarantee satisfaction or money refunded. THE STOVER FLORAL CO., "'^ Grandville, Mich. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings of New and Standard sorts. Send for price list. WM. SWAYNE, - Kennett Square, Pa. BOX 226. The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Head what some of our best growers say con- Dear Sin— Your '-Moder' Carnation Support Is the best tblnK 1 have yet tried. In fact. It Is about Ideal I used It this winter on Scott, Flora Hill. Mhs. BHAiiTand Genksee. The principle Is perfect, but experience may teach ub that In some varieties, for Instanco Daybreak, the lower rlnK might with advan- taKe be 2 In. lower. If 1 could afford the first cost at once I would not ihlnk of usInK anythlnc but the "Model." Very Hesp'y. Wm. Scott. Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write for prices THE nODEL PLANT STAKE CO,, 22 Horton Street, - - Brooklyn, N. Y. It A?ViXl !*£»>- ^VOX;!. at the lowest market price. Also AwparaizusPlumosus NanUB. strong 21nch stock ready lur a shift. $4.00 per 100; $36.00 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY, 1653 N. 7th SI,, PHILADELPHIA. iSgg. The American Florist. 809^ Bassett & Washburn's ROOTED CUTTINGS Are as Good as can be Grown and Free from any Disease. ROSES. 100 1000 Meteor $1 50 $12 50 Bridesmaid 1.50 12 50 Bride 1.50 Perle 2.00 Kaiserin 2.00 12.50 17.50 17.50 ORDERS FILLED IN ROTATION. «SA.'!K'. CARNATIONS, We shall have a Nice Lot of PLANTS Later. Place Your Orders Early if You ' Wish the Best. GREENHOUSES AND RESIDENCE. HINSDALE, ILL. long Distance 'Phone Ho. 10. PINK. loo TRIUMPH $1.50 WM. SCOTT 1.00 PAINTEt) LADY 4 00 DAYKREAK 1.50 ARGYLE 4.00 MRS. FRANCES JOOST 6.00 McBURNEY'. .50 RED. DiZZLE , $4.00 JUBILEE 2.00 PORTIA 1.00 BON TON 4.00 MAROON. EMPRESS $4.00 $12.50 7.50 35.00 12.50 35.00 50.00 12.50 $35.00 17.50 WHITE. loo 1000 FLORA HILL $1,50 $12.50 MARY WOOD 5.00 40.00 The largest and best white Carnation that Is grown. Has a strong, stiff stem, and a constant bloomer. Sell In the market to-day for nearly double any other white Car- nation we handle. EVELINA 4.00 35. 00 WHITE CLOUD 4.00 35.00 VARIEGATED-White and Red. MRS. GEO. BRADT $5.00 $40.00 PSYCHE 4.00 35.00 ARMAZINDY 2.00 17.50 YELLOW. MAYOR PINGREE 2. 00 17 50 GOLD NUGGET 6 00 50.00 BASSEH & WASHBURN, STORE, 88 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. ILL. Long Distance 'Phone Main 223. Maud Adams. ||EEP cerise red of a very pleasing shade under " any light, a large, bold, handsome flower with extra strong stem, 18 to 24 inches high, with good calyx and exceedingly free flowering. The flow- ers sold in New York last season and the present one at $8.00 per 100. It was one of the sensations in cut flowers the whole season. Certificated N. Y. F. C. '98. PRICE: $2 per doz., $10 per 100, $75 per 1000, «at doz. rate, 50 at 100 rate. 250 at 1000 rate. FOR SALE BY FRANK NIQUET, F^.£n!5L Patchogue. Long Island, N. Y. ...OR BY... JOHN N. MAY, E. G. HILL & CO., Summit, N.J. Richmond, Ind. WESTERN FLORISTS Rooted Cuttings. Chrysanthemums, Chadwick, 'bellow Per loo Fellow, Frank Hardy, Merry Christmas, Xmas Gift, Etc $3.00 Standard varieties 1.00 Carnations, Evelina, Jubilee, Flora Hill, Northway 3.00 Standard sorts 1.50 Fuchsias, 1.50 Verbenas, 75 Heliotrope, 2.00 Coleus, 1.00 Send list of what is wanted. L. J. STUPPY, St. Joseph, Mo. CARNATIONS. Rooted CuttinKS of Nov- elties and Standiird V:i- rieties. Send for price list. Violets. Also Lady Campbell SwANLEY White and California GIANT DOUBLE ALYSSUM. W. R. SHELMIRB^^ock Box lu, Avondale, Pa. Telephone connection. Rooted CARNATION Cuttings We have a fine lot of clean nnd wpll rnntpH r'.i,.n«firtn ni.tf.-^™.. ... .,*r ...:i, ^^ ARGYLE $J.00 MRS. GEO. M. BRADT 4.00 ARMAZINDY 2.00 SCOTT ].00 lot of clean and well rooted Carnation Cuttings to offer; be thoroughly rooted when sent out. Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 McGOWAN moo WW) TIDAL WAVE ..::....:;;.:: i.TO 7:iS 7.50 $3,5.00 35.00 15.00 r.60 DAYBREAK. Rooted ROSE Cuttings. Also will have Rooted Rose Cuttings of the leading varieties, including AMERICAN BEAIITV St2n^rn\^urb\'^gi^ln'-ti%e^miifgS\r&i'^fi:rV''^ ^''""^'""'° "^^ ^'' '^^ ^-'- 0«^^' J. A. BUDLONG, wholesale riorlst, CITY STORE, ^ J- J- .^ ^ 37 and 39 Randolph St., CHICAGO. CARNATION SEEDS J Carnation Seedling Plants From Hand Fertilized, Winter Blooming Varieiies. 100 SEEDS - 25 CENTS 100 PLANTS FOR - $4.00 25 plants at 100 rate. Postage Prepaid. Cash with order. AMERICAN ROSE CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. CARNATIONS Healthy Rooted Cuttings N.iw Ready. Flora Hill, Alba Superba, Mayor Pingree. Jubilee, Hector. Victor, Daybreak. Triumph. Wm. Scott Armazindy. Minnie Cook. Write for prices. PENNROCK CO., boxjs2. Wilmington, Del. Our Specialty! ROpUOmoSolQ^pUjyiQIjj NIW VARIETIES of I Special prices to tho„„ .. ..„ .oo,.^ buy to sell again. Let us know likely to need and gel prices. sts or who at you are OEO. HAMCOCK & SOI^, Orand Haven, Mich. ESTIMATES GIVES' ON oS?TrN°ss CARNATIONS ...THE MORRIS FLORAL CO,, Morris, III. 810 The American Florist. Feb. 4, Newport, R. L A call at E. T. Gerry's found the gar- dener, Arthur Griffin, busily at work in a range of glass recently erected on the place for the purpose of growing melons, tomatoes, asparagus, cucumbers and strawberries. It is said this house is the first of its kind erected in this country. It is built after the plan of houses con- structed in England for the growing of fruits and vegetables and is three-quarter span, having at the north and south sides and running the entire length a glass exposure of twenty-four inches. The length of this range of glass is 175 feet, the width twelve leet, height ten feet, and it is divided into five sections, the heating of each section being con- trolled by valves so that they can be lun separately or otherwise. The supply of water is connected with an iron tank that is placed directly above the boilers and connected with same. This tank acts as a converter and changes cold water to a temperature the same as that in the boilers, pipes leading from the tank are connected at the faucets in the different sections with pipes holding cold water and by turning the valves on the hot and cold water pipes the hot and cold water mixes and is delivered through the faucet at any desired temperature. The benches in each section are of iron frame. The bottoms are perforated clay tiles, are three and one-half feet in width and run the entire length of the house at the sides with a wide concrete walk between. The boilers, two in number, are centrally located and above them is built a neat potting shed. The glass used in the roof is 16x18, which gives an abundance of light. This house was constructed by the Lord & Burnham Co. and one could not help admiring its neatness and complete- ness. Although the work upon it has just been finished there are four of the sections already planted with melons and tomatoes in flower and with fruit set. As the garden in which this greenhouse is located is on a side street a short walk brings one to Mr. Gerry's beautiful place on Bellevue avenue and the Cliffs. Here the grounds are very extensive and con- siderable improvements have been made the past fall on both the grounds and greenhouses. Since the purchase of the place by Mr. Gerry, to the stove, palm house and two graperies he has added two nectarine houses and a large rose and propagating house. Mr. Griffin has found it necessary to make many changes in the original method of heating and in the arrange- ment of benches. All the houses, with the exception of the propagating house, are of the curvilinear plan, are large and thoroughly up-to-date. In the rose house American Beauty is to be grown as it is Mrs. Gerry's favorite flower. A large amount of bulbous flowering plants are now being grown and shipped to the winter home of Mr. Gerry. Mr. Griffin is to be commended for the work accom- plish by him since taking charge of the place. J. J. B. Lenox, Mass. — One of the most produc- tive little rose houses in the state is that at Allen Winded Farm in charge of .\. H. Wingett. The cut and (|uality of same has been surprising all through this sea- son. The plants are grafted, this being the fiist year graited stock has been used. Mr. Wingett is greatly pleased with results, which he estimates fifty per cent better than heretofore and the plants are very much better in every way. KENTIA SEEDS 100 CASES IN VERY BEST CONDITION. On Friday, Feb. 1 0th, at \\ o'clock CLEARY & CO. 6o Vesey St., NEW YORK CITY. J* jt ^ WITHOUT RESERVE. Jt jt jt This is the First Consignment Received Direct From Sydney. ^»?t^j*Can be inspected riiorning; of Sale.^J*.^*^ <5tjtj*Each case contains 4000 seeds and over.,i*j*,^ Parties who cannot attend in person and wishing us to buy will please send in their orders promptly. Please Menilon America i Floript. CARNATIONS! ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1000 MRS. CEO. M. BRADT...$5.00 $40.00 JOHN YOUNG 5.00 40.00 ARGYLE 5.00 40.00 MRS. JAS. DEAN 5.00 40.00 EMPRESS 5.00 40.00 EVELINA 5.00 40.00 NEW YORK 5.00 40.00 WELLESLEY 5.00 40.00 CERISE QUEEN 5.00 40.00 BON TON 5.00 40.00 WHITE CLOUD 5.00 40.00 PAINTED LADY 5.00 40.00 MRS. FRANCES JOOST. 5.00 40.00 GOLD NUGGET 6.00 50.00 FIRE FLY 5.00 40.00 FLORA HILL 2.00 15.00 ARMAZINDY 2.00 18.00 TRIUMPH 2.50 20.00 MRS. McBURNEY 2.00 18.00 In addition to the above varieties we can furnish all the leading novelties for 1899 at introducers' prices; also many other standard varieties fully described in our New Trade List for 1899, which will be ready February 10th. H. WEBER & SONS, OAKLAND, MD. CARNATIONS. Rooted cuttings of the following varieties are now ready. I't-r 100 I'l-r 1000 i.. n. Crauo, sciirk't $10,011 $7.1.(10 Melba, pink 10.00 75.00 Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt, variegated .... 5.00 40.00 Gold Nugget, yellow 5.00 40.00 Mrs. .Jas. Dean, light pink 5.00 40.00 Argvie, dark piuk 5.00 40.00 New York, dark pink 5.00 40.00 Jno. Young, white 5.00 40.00 Mrs. Frances Joost, pink 5.00 S5.00 Evelina, white 4.00 30.00 lion Ton, scarlet 4.00 30.00 lOiii press, crimson 4.00 30.00 Victor, pink 3.00 20.00 .liiljilcc-, scarlet 3.00 15.00 .\rinn7.in(lv, variegated 3.00 16.00 I'lnraHili; while. 3.00 15,00 Daybreak, light pink 3.00 1.5.00 Send for cataloKue. CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Greenhouses and addreS8 JOLlETt ILL. NEW CARNATION Gov. Grioo§ SEEDLING OF VAN LEEUWEN ON DAYBREAK. Strong, healthy grower, free from disease of all kinds, continuous free bloomer with flowers very erect on a stiff stem, 18 to 20 'n.; flowers similar in color to DAYBREAK, but much brighter, edge beautifully fimbriated, good shape and with full center, and does not burst; commands the highest prices in New York for novelties. Having been grown by us for the past 4 years we can with con- fidence recommend it to the florists of America as- one of the best if not the best light pink carnation ever sent out. Orders are now being booked for rooted cuttings to be delivered Februarv 1 1899. Price, $75.00 per 1000; 500 at 1000 rates; $10.00 per 100; $2.00 per dozen. All orders filled strictly in rotation. Cash with ordt-r from unknown correspondents. A ]}ers()n;il inspection invited. JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J. Haledon Ave. Nursery. 50,000 ROOTED CARNATIONS. CuttlDtte of the following varieties now ready, no ruBt^ healthy stock. Scott. p!nk. Rose 0«een. plok. Lizzie McGowan, white. Alaska, white. Storm King, white. Jahna Bros'. Red. Fellow lied. $1.50 per 100. $15,00 per 1000. Add stamps for mall orders. Orders must be accom- panied with cash D. A. CASEV, 31 Ashley St., Bridseport, Conn. Long's Advertising Blotters. Floral; desl^jned for florists; most practical for attraotlDK and boldlng trade. EIGHT NEW STYLES NOW READY Complete set uf samples. 8 cts, In stamps. OXS'l B. lONO, -"".JS'pFai... n. v. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO.. Iia Fayette, Ind. $40 per 1000 to $1 each A SPECIALTY. I. H. FOSTER, 45 King Street, DORCHESTIR, MASS. Hector. Helen Keller. Minnie Cook. Bldorado. i8gg. The American Florist. 811 Bridesmaid Excelled.... BY THIS NEW ROSE MAIDXHONOR mmmmmmmmmm. FORMERLY CALLED MISS CLARA BARTON This is a sport from Catherine Mermet. After rigid tests during the last two years, we are able to state: I — That its color is a rich, glowing pink.darker than Bridesmaid. II — That it is an excellent keeper, and sells over the counter better than Bridesmaid. Ill— That it is a most proli6c bloomer with all perfect buds. Plants in 2i4inch pots ready for delivery. PRICE: $15.00 per 100; 50 at 100 rate. $125.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate. Hoffmeister Floral Co. 813 Elm Street, '-~— CINCINNATI, OHIO. ALSO SOLD HY E. G. HILL & CO,, F. R. PIERSON CO., Richmond, Indiana. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Grafted Maids ...and Brides. Orders booked now; guaranteed strictly first class; .$10.00 per 100. S. J. REUTER, - Westerly, R. I. EamblerRoses left, \\ith heavy llbrous roots. Ill two sizt's: Crlmsoii Rambler $15.00 and $IS.0O per hundred Yellow ■• 10.00 ■■ 15.0(1 ■■ White ■■ 10.00 •■ 1200 ■■ Pink ■■ 10.00 ■■ 12.00 ■• Order quick If you want them. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West Crove, Pa. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF Brides % Bridesmaids $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000. .Mlcuttinys Niv will rooti-d. I'la.-i' orders early. M, A. HUNT FLORAL CO., Box 235.- Terre Haute, Ind. If you are ready for YOUNG ROSES in 2-in. pots, send 50c. or $1.00 for samples of what varieties you want. We also have Rooted Cuttings of Roses and Carnations. Write GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Grafted Roses... MAKE MONEY BY STARTING^RIGHT Grafted Roses will produce from 25 to 50 per cent more e.xtra and first grade blooms than own root Roses. To accomplish this, however, you have to start right with gilt edged Rose Scions, properly graft>d on the best Manetti stock. Before placing your order for Grafted Roses we would invite an inspection of our Roses at Sharon Hill. We' use the best selei'ted Manetti Stnck fr.nii .M.'ssrs. .\lrx:iii,lcr lliek.s.iu A Sotis. ..r lielhist- -.Hir "rariiii" is .loin- hv itrxii, Ml till I.I of ■•\ Kn ■ ri.-i lies, '■MirMlh -:ii. AUGUSTA VICTORIA. BRIDE. BRIOESMAID, SOUV DU PRESIDENT CARNOT, IVIRS. PIERPONT MORGAN & IWME. HOSTE To sei.-ure our best stock order at once, as we Jilt in rotation and March is the last ^raftinr month. e. J s Prices— From 2V4-inch pots, $10 per 100; $90 per 1000. Wo guarantee our plants to be as represented, and at these low prices you can more than p;iy for the plants on the first cut ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Hill, Del. Co., Pa. RAMBLER ROSES. CRIMSON RAMBLER, 3-year dormant plants, 4 to 5 canes, 4 to 5 feet long, ^ ^ .^ = per dozen, $3.00; per JOO, $20.00. PINK, WHITE and YELLOW RAMBLER5, 2-year dormant plants, extra ^ =^=^^= strong, per doz.,$2; per JOO, $15. cHiuGo. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, new vork. GREENHOUSES, Western SprinKS, III. iSr OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1899 IS NOW READY, AND WILL Xs^ I®- BE MAILED UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, T^yo DOLLARS."^ 812 The American Florist. Feb. New Orleans. Our plant markets will soon start lively, but as we keep our markets in the open air, leaving our places at 2 o'clock in the morning in uncovered wagons, wecannot think ol going to the markets except if the weather is a good deal above freezing point. The first Sunday in February is generally our opening day. Our carnival season is upon us. Although the strangers, or northern people as we call them here, are very poor customers for plants, no doubt the demand for flowers and decorations will be great. We are to have a state fair. So far nothing has been decided by the society for the florists to exhibit, but certainly plants and flowers will be quite conspicu- ous. M. M. L. Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists Received. Cole's Seed Store, Pella, Iowa, seeds; S. T. Walker, Forest Grove, Ore. , sweet peas; Keasoner Bros., Oneco, Fla., trees and shrubs; W. F. Allen, Jr., Salisbury, Md., strawberries; Peter Henc^erson & Co., New York, N. Y., seeds; Luther Burbank, Santa Rosa, Cal., fruits; Henry F. Michell, Philadelphia, Pa., seeds; W. W. Rawson & Co., Boston, Mass., seeds; Samuel C. Moon, Morrisville, Pa., trees and shrubs; Thos. Meehan & Sons, Ger- mantown. Pa., trees and shrubs; \Vm. Carson & Sons, Rutland, Ohio, small fruits; Daniel B. Long, Buffalo, N. Y., florist's booklet; Henry A. Dreer, Phila- delphia, Pa., seeds; Vaughan'sSeed Store, Chicago, 111., seeds; The Sedgwick Nur- sery Company, Sedgwick, Kans., trees and shrubs; I'lant Seed Company, St. Louis, Mo., seeds; Texas Seed and Floral Company, Dallas, Texas, seeds; Schlegel & Fottler, Boston, Mass., seeds and plants; \V. A. Manda, South Orange, N. I. , plants; H.Cannell& Sons,Swanley, Kent, England, chrysanthemums; H. Henkel, Parmstadt, Germany, seeds and plants; Ellis & Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis., cut flowers; Cincinnati Cut Flower Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, cut flowers; \Vm. F. Kasting & Co., I'ittsburg, Pa., cut flowers; H. W. Buckbee, Rockford, 111., seeds and plants; \Vm. Elliott & Sons, New York, N. Y., seeds; Geo. M. Carter, Evergreen, Ala., decorative ever- greens; Benj. Hammond, Fishkill-on-the- Hudson, N. Y'., insecticide and fungicide; Howard & Willet Drug Co., Augusta, Ga., seeds; Jas. Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y., flower seeds; W. W. Wilmore, Denver, Col., dahlias; Mrs. Emma V. White, Minneapolis, Minn., flower seeds; Wm. Toole, Baraboo, Wis., pansy seeds; R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass., seeds and plants; L. L. May & Co., St. Paul, Minn., seeds; W. R. Shelmire, Avondale, Pa., rooted cuttings of car- nations; The Model Plant Stake Co;, Brooklyn, N. Y., carnation supports; Pick & Faber, San Francisco, Cal., rooted cuttings; Sander & Co , Bruges, Belgium, decorative plants; T. Lambert & Son, Trier, Germany, seeds; Friedr. C. Pomrencke, Altona-Hamburg, Germany, seeds; Uberto Hillebrand, Pallanza, Italy, seeds; Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis., cut flowers. LaCrosse, Wis. — Charles Gorder has sold the stock of the LaCrosse Floral company to Mrs. M. Guillaume and retired from business. Sooth Portland, Me.— G. W. Taylor has resumed his position with Niles Nelson, succeeding Harry Harmon, who has gone to Portland. , Save Money ^ By doing your own MINETTI STOCKS, ;ir.li;> GRAFTING. •specially prepared for g:rafting: Roses for forcing uuder glass. PRICK, )»12.60 per 1000. ROBT CRAIQ & 50N, 49th a^^d Wa^rket^Sts., PA. BABY PRIMROSE. * THE NEWtSTTHINOFOU »^(^* IT^l «^ ^^Sf* EASTEK BLOOMING ^*i •tft-i:/^ ^JS ^'/r I^'lowera In thumbpots: 'i^ n^m'^'^'.iLii^ * «.,aK,, grows rapidly, will till a i"w» V '*''° P*^*- "^y faster and «,•???. t"!'* carry OO to UXI apraye of w'i^B.'S^ff a-6 rosy -tiowere. 10 to 15 In, ^ "'"^ • ^ long; lasts 4 weeks when cut; wbolecales at $2 per ICO: grows tlnely In cool house: perpetual bloom- er. 12 for $1 25. mailed; 100, $8. express New Fragrant $1000 CALLA. Very dwarf and free bloomer, has the fra- grance of violets and lilies: $1 and $2 per VI, %K\ andJl^perlOU. mailed. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. 2-ln,,24for$l 50. mailed, $4 per 100. express; ;i-ln., 24 tor J2 50. mailed; $7 per 100. express. By the TRADE markJi Tens of Thou- sands. My prize winners carried off the hlyliest iiHtlonitl honors yet awarded ihe dahlia— a dlpluuia and u«iid medal at the Omaha K.Yposlilon. Gel my catalogue before ordering elsewhere. Box 382. W. W. WILMORE, Denver, Col. Julius Roehrs CHOICE DECORATIVE and FLOWERING PLANTS, ^ EASTER SPECIALTIES! ^ Carlton Hill, N. J. IN BEST ....VARIETIES. SPECIALTIES ROSES, from 3-lnch potB. CARNATIONS, for fall delivery. CHRVSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prlcealow. Send for list. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKILL. N. Y. Adiantum Farleyense. FINE PLANTS In 5-lnch pots at $'.t (10 per dozen. EDWIN LONSDALE, Wyndmoor. Chestnut Hill. PHILADELPHIA. I have a limited number of Asparai^us Plu- mosus Seeds, freph. of my own Krowlny, which J will sell at SI Oil per 100. Cash with the order, W. J. MILLER, 403 E Water St.. Pontiac. III. SSQQSSQSQSQSi Begonia iSSSQSS Gloire de Lorraine. I The finest \vinter-blooming plant ^a in cultivation. In bloom half K the year. We otfer stock plants fm Plants from 2>^-in pots, 25c. each; $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100. 7^ Plants from 4-in. pots, 50c. each; $5 per doz., $40 per 100. By mail, lOc each extra. Our Florists' Wholesale List of new and choice FLOWER SEEDS •.■.•.■.■.■.mailed free. ■.•.•.•.'.■. R. & J. TARQIHAR & CO., 't 16 & 19 South Market St., j» .^i J* BOSTON. s Mention American h'U>n«i New Sensational Geranium '* KENTUCKY BELLE." This crand new variety is the finest of many seedlings we have iutrbduced for many years, beint; on the style of Souv. de Mirande, which has been one of the best sellers in many years. The color is intensely brilliant and entirely different from any Geranium in existence. A free blooraer, stands the sun well, of a dwarf habit; should be in every collection. StronV pliints, '■2Vz-u\. pots, $3.50 per dozen, $25.00 per 100. Address NANZ & NEUNER, Louisville, Ky, FRBB to AUL. Our Illustrated CaialoKue of ROSES, PLANTS. SEEDS. BULBS and ROOTS. GRAPE- " RUBS. ETC., Will ?RBE to all apoli- 6p Efrei'nhouses Goods ameed to l>e tirst'qualily d 1S50. NANZ&NEUNER, Florists Louisville, Ky. Alabama Smilax. WILD. DAGGER FERNS. SWAMP HOLLY, MISTLETOE. All orders will be tilled Immediately upon arrival. b\v pilcea address J. D. Mcpherson, - troy, ala. Mention American Klorlst. KOOd plants #15 00, lU toWln.hlKh. 500 Boston Ferns GEO. E. WARD, order "'"' Beverly Cove Greenhouse. BEVERLY, MASS. Successful Growers Know that they can dispose of all their Surplus Stocit by advertising in the American Florist. TRY IT NOW.,.at,.»t i8gg. The a mer /can Flo r i s t. 813 Dennison Bros. • •••&$ .A. "¥"•••• South Side Floral Co.— Gentlemen: We received the Verbena Cuttlnt'sand mu8i say that they are the finest we have ever eeen offered to the trade. We would have favored you with all our orders this year had we known of the superior stoek you were offering Enclosed please And order for Dreera Double Frlnjiied Petunias. Thanking you very klndJy, we are Resp'y yours, Denn'ISON Bros.. Bala. Pa. VERBENAS. New Mammotb. 25 varieties, strong, rooted cuttings, tXIc per 100; 15 00 per 1000. PETUNIAS. Dreers Double Fringed, 12 varieties, strong rooted cuttings. Jl.Ct) per 103 A crop of lOO.COO Verbenns and Petunias ready for delivery at once. Express prepaid to all points. CASH WITH ORDER. Send for descriptive circular. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., ...SPRINGFIELD, ILL. 0, Say! Your Order Now All "Rooted Good" Now Ready. PerDoz. 100. 1000 FuclisiHb, (5 variftius 20 $1.25 $10.00 Heliotrope, 5 varieties 20 1.00 8.00 Vincas, Major and Minor 15 .75 6.00 Lantanas 20 1.25 Mrs. Jeffreys (the carnation Petunia, new) 40 2.00 "Verbenas, 12 varieties 15 .70 6.00 Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi 20 1.35 10.00 Ageratums, Princess Pauline .20 1.25 Alyssum, Double Giant 20 1.00 Abutilons, Souv. de Bonn 20 1.25 Carnation Portia 20 1 .00 Express paid tn all parts of United St.at.es and Canada. S. T. DANLEY, - Macomb, III. A DAYS' NOTICE and we \\ ill semi Large clumps California Violets $10. uu per 100 In2V^-inch pots, finely rooted 2.00 per 100 VERBENAS, nice plants, tine colors 2-in. pots. 4 to 6 in. high 2.00 per 100 SMILAX, 3-in. pots (strong) 2.00 per 100 ROSES, assorted. 4-iu. pots 10.00 per 100 5 and 6-in. pots. . . 12.00 per 100 75 varieties of best roses. Packed securely free of charge. Say if soil to be left on and whether by express or freight. To avoid delay please send the money. F. WALKER & CO. , gox^ New Albany, Ind. LOOK AT OUR PRICES! Thirtrv-eight varieties Verbenas, rooted cut- tings, 60c. per 100. $4.00 per 1000; 5O0O for $18.00. Heliotrope, rooted cuttings, 8 varieties, 80c. per 100, $6.00 per 1000. Petunias, 15 of the best and latest varieties, rooted cuttings, $1.25 per 100. Cnleus, 20 good named kinds, rooted cuttings, 70c. per 100, $6.00 per 1000. Ageratums, white and blue, 50c. per 100. $4 00 per lOOO moted cuttings. Pelargoniums, 2i4-in. p<»ts. $4.00 per 100. 'Mums. 50 of the latest and best varieties, rooted cuttings. Send for list. We prepay all rooted cuttings and satisfaction guaranteed." This is cheap, but it doesn't cost us anything to grow them. Casu with obdeb. g p. BRANT, Clay Center, Kans. Chrysanthemums, $2..-i0 per 100, $20 per 1000. U..oted CuttiuL'S, %\:m p.T 100. $10.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS. Uubra. Erfurt, $3.50 per 100; Vernon. .$."! pir 100; Hortha (•li;ili^-Inch pots, $2 50 per 100. J20 per 1000 Cash with order. Satisfac- tion and safe arrival guaranteed. W. McK. ROSS' SONS, Chatham, Ont. Little Ifeauty ami Lord Byroii, stronp. 'IW Inch plants, $5.00 per 100. Storm King, 3^.00. Begonia Kex, 2H-ln., ready for a shift. ^,00 per 100. Miue. Hruant Heliotrope* 2!.fi-lnch, $4.00 per 100. New Coleus Monarch, beet for bedding. $10 per 100. ("ASH WITH ORDER. BRITENBAUGH BROS.. Bennett. Allegheny. Co.. Pa. 100.000 VERBENAS. ™^SSS"^r"' Fine pot plants, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings. 75c per 100; $6.00 per 1000; $50 per 10000. NO RUST OR MILDEW. PACKED LIGHT, AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SENO FOR CIRCULAR. We are the Lart^est Growers of Verl>enai, in the country. Our plants cannot be surpassed. J. L,. T>TI^X^0^9, :Bloo*:iristo»J.re:» I*^. Rex Begonias. 10 KINDS. 3 and J-inch pots nOi^ per doz., $4.00 per 100 SANSEVIERA ZEYLANIGA. 5-inch pots $1.00 per doz. Cash With Order. McDonald & Steele, CRAWFORDSVILLE, IND. FUCHSIAS..." Rooted Cuttings itidx I'urple Prince and Elm City left— $1.00 per 100. $0.00 per 1000. otlifv \iin.'tii-.< rrady asain Feb. 15. too HIB'^CUS. d.iuble red.vcar.ild plants, •-■-inrh. .$•:.. ^0 Hit- 100. CYPERUS AL.TERNIFOUUS, ■J-tnrli ijill); 4-incli, ^.00. G£'R>S/V/L'/V7S,2-inoh. labeled, $2.00 per 100. ;f-.'0,iHl [..T iiiOO. FISHER &. SON, 901 South narket St., - - OALION, 0. Geraniums Well-rooted cuttings, best varie- ties, mixed, $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000. Cash with Order. PETER BROWN, - Lancaster, Pa. SPECIAL OFFER! 100. $25 per 1000. express prepaid. Chineae Frim- roses eeedllnuB from flats, jl 50 per 100: from ;^-lnch pots $4 per 100; from 4-lnch pots In bud and bloom f5 per no, CToliiin*»n«i from ;i-ln pota. $,S per 100: from 4-ln. potstn bud $12 00 per 100 10.00l» Geraniains. Dbl Grant, S. A. Nutl. La Favorite, Gloire de France, etc, our selection from 2-ln. pots $3 per 100 e.vpress prepaid. Satisfaction GrARANTHEU. MADER & STEMPLE CO. Ltd., E. Stroudsburg, Pa. Mentiion the American Florist. 25,000 FICUS ELASTIGA, Good Rooted Cuttintjs, |.S-jSlO tlie 100. 2,000 FIGUS ELASTIGA, 12-15 leaves, e.xtra fine pTants. |15-J20 '^' •°° Julien Anthicrcns, » LA PINTE. GHENT, BELGIUIM. EdW. Parre'S Largest Petalea --'^^^--v-^t BEGONIAS The flneat In trade, 1 Inch and more. Double, $3 per 100. $22 per 1,000, $200 per 10,000. Single, $1.50 per 100, $11 per 1.000. $90 per 10.000 Gloxinia; 1st class choice. $1.25 per 100 $12.00 per 1,000. Cash with order or jiood references. O-HEllSIT BELGIXJlva:. ORDER AT ONCE HAVE LEFT YET. 500 Cinerarias. In bud, 4 Inch pots $12 00 '■'OU '- " ;t-lnch pote. readv for 5-ln. It. On 100 Primroeep. In bloom and bud. In 4-incb pots . 12 U) Cash with order. E. L. CRONBAUGH. Ada. 0. SPEGIflL OFFER-GHEflP! Anybody who intends to grow UFATU here is your chancel Speak quick if nLn I n YOU want any. I have a surplus of fine bushy plants from 3y2-in. pots of the Xmas variety, ERICA FRAGRANS, $lE>00perI0O. Cash must accompany all orders. A. SHHIIITHFIS Box 78. College Point, L. I. N.Y. Choice transplanted Cyclamen Seedlings, Dkeehs Stkain. 3 5 leaves $3.00 per 100. GERANIUIVI "MARS". 2i/,-inch pots, 75c. per dozen, $6.00 per hundred. HENRY EICHHOLZ/"cr° Waynesboro. Pa. GRANDIFLORA. CAPE JESSAMINE. GARDENIA FORTUNEI. Bloom half again larger than G. Florida. Northern tiorlatB retailing at 75c to $1.00 each. Stocky plants. C. W. BENSON, Alvfn, Texas. ARMSTRONG'S New Ever-Blooming Single Tuberose. Certificate or Merit from S. A. F. and O. H. and Shaw Gold Medal for a new plant of merit. S5.00 per 100. LUTHER ARMSTRONG. Auipelopsis Disaecta or Heterophylla, a scarce but valuable species, flue for covering fences and rough and rocfcy places; strong, ;:i-yr plants. $1.50 per doz.. $10 per 100: No. 1 seedlings, $3 per 100. WiHtaria iVIaenitioa, strong vinee 4 to 6 ft., $3 per doz: y to 4 ft.. $10 per 100; seedlings. $25 per ICOO- A fine lot of Ornamental Nursery stock. Catalogue free. Ba?"Whole8ale Hot for all In the trade. SAMUEL C. MOON, Morrisville, Bucks Co., Pa. CLEMATIS. Large flowering, either dormant or iirowintx in pots, strong, healthy, horae-srown plants, 10 lead- ing sorts, $2 50 per dozen: $30.00 per 1000. Dnwning GoosebBrry. 25.000 1 and 2 year, very low. II 1'. Hoses, leading binds. $1.50 do/. ; $10 perlOO Monthly Roses. 4-ln.. tine plants . 1.00 *■ 8 pjBonlea. bust market sorts 1.25 " 8 " Bmllax. strong, flue plants. 3 Inch 3 " F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III. i% TjO per 100, Caladium Esculentum, from t> to S Inches. per 100. $1 r>0: 5UUlor$.^00. Canna Roots, good varieties. $3 per 100. 500 Dwarf Orange Plants (CltruB Sinensis), lariie bushy heads, from 4 to ;j-In. pots. $20 per 100. R. VINCENT, vJR.& SON, White Marsh, Md. PANSIES WORTH RAISING. Good Small Plants from cold frames or creen- hiiuse only, at $4.00 per 1000. All others not accessible at present. J^^Cash with Obdee. Seed as usual. P 9(11 Till ii Pn 193 Grant Avenae, b. OULIAU Oil bU.i .JKRSKY CITY. N. J. THE JENNINGS DAIICICC SEED. STRAIN rAlldlCdi PLANTS. Flneat mixed. Good little plants for cold frames, S» 00 per 100(1. express. Seed, $1.00 per pkK. lo 00 per ounce. E. B. JENNINGS, l. b. 254. Southport, Conn. QrnwAr of the FtneHt Paniilei. Tell them where you saw the ad. 814 The American Florist. Feb. 4, ^^V%^%^%^%^^%^V%%%%%WV%V%/%/%/V%%%%% %%%^ NOW READY! FULLY REVISED TO DATE The American Florist Company's |DIRECT0RY25|899| :3 t smTTTTnTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTmTTnTTTTTTTTTTmmmmTTTmrTTTTTTTTTTTfTTTTTnTTTTTTTmTTTTTTIIt WITH NEARLY 1500 m NAMES (^(^ OK t^t^ Florists, Nurserymen % Seedsmen ^^OF THEvSt^ UNITED STATES AND CANADA, J^J^ ARRANGED BOTH BY STATES A^D POST OFFICES AND ALL NAMES a* Alphabetically PRICE: TWO DOLLARS. IN* FLEXIBLE LEATHER BINDING, THREE DOLLARS. American Florist Company, 324 DEARBORN STREET, CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A. ^ .%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%V%%%%^%%%%%%%' iSgg. The a merica x F l o ris t. 815 Pontiac, 111. No, we are neither dead nor sleeping, but very busy, deep in the work. Have had a splendid trade in all lines save potted plants; that line seems much slower than in former years. My holi- day trade was double what it was a year ago. Am now very busy pushing work along for spring — everything is in fine shape. Are having some cold weather just now, l-t° below zero. W.J. Miller. Boston Florist Letter Go. This nrooden box nicely stained and vais nished, 18x30x13 uiade In two sectionst one for each size letter, given away witb. first order of 5<0U letters. Block Lettera. m or 2-lnch size, per 100, $2.00. Script Leiters. $4. Fastener with each letter orword. Used by leadlnj^ florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. A. HERRMANN ":r.; Florists' Supplies Sond for a price list. 404-406-408-410-412 E. 34th St.. NEW YORK H. BAYERSOORFER & GO. Cycas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New Catalogue of all FLORISTS' SUPPLIBS on application. I3^For the trade only. H. BAYERSOORFER & CO. 60. 62, 64 and 56 N. 4th St , PHILADELPHIA. PA. Best in the World For Stringing & Tying Purposes, Made In ureen and fancy colors. Price. 11. 3.T per Hi Send for samples. JOHN C. MEYER & CO. H7SumnierSt.. Boston. John Conley & Son, Mantifacturers or 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET, SCOLLAY SPRINKLER.. INDIBFENBABLB J. A. Scollay, Maker," 74 Myrtle Ave. Brooklyn. N. > VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Gen'l Wettern Agents, 84 Randolph St., CHICAGO. KRAFT'S PLANT TONIC This has been conclusively proven by e.xpeilments at Lincoln Park. L'hlca^o. The Tunic also kills Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bug, and other Insect pests without Injury to the plant. Send for circular and de Bcrlptlve pi Ice Hat. THIS INSECTICIDE IS NON-POISONOT'S. KRAFT PLANT TONIC CO., - - Rockford, III, ;^^^^^^^^^^9^^^^^^f^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^m The Right Cypress for Greenhouse Material. Have you heard of Cypress Greenhouse Material that has not been satisfac- tory ? If you have it does not follow that Cypress is not the best lumber to use. There is White Cypress, Yellow Cypress and Red Cypress; there is Cypress that grows on the high lands and Cypress that grows in the swamps. All of these different kinds are not suitable for greenhouse purposes. Do you know which kind is best and do you know that kind when you see it ? If not you would better buy from those that do know and will deliver exactly what they sell. We introduced Cypress for greenhouse construction and pushed it to the front. We know all about it. For fifteen years we have made a specialty of furnishing it, and during this time we have built up a reputation that we can not afford to jeop- ardize. We send out the best only. e for Circula Estimates. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. m%^t^t^k^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^0^ WHEELER-STENZEL CO. IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF- Make yottr contracts for next season now. We can deliver to any part of the country and Save You Money Greenhouse Glass 72 Sudbury St., BOSTON, MASS. :^Florists' Supplies. EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF New Illustrated Catalogue Free for the Asking. 25 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA. ESTABUSHED 1866 EMILSTEFFENS> SUCC.™ NSTEFFENS. *"DSTEFFEtlSBR05. ^--Sm^ \)ifmmhy^mr*mh*-*'m.-m>mJiif.^-¥t^M NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE PIANTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT HORISTS- .ri'if/fwali'' ill^ 501D BY SEtBSMEN CIRCUIAR FREE- 5KABCURA DIPC0.CI1ICACO. . I OUICKLY Docs IT. 'w \ *. m- ■mhM-'m-m ■WJm-w-imt^- ^f .■»! STANDARD FLOWER POTS In. First Quality. per 1000.. $2 40 I Z in., " ..2 7.=! 2yi in., " .. 3 35 3 in., " .. 4 70 I Packaj^c Cream Color. 3'/, in.,per 1000, $ 4 95 C.HENNECKECO.""-^ir"' FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS "T" List and SAMPLES FREE. J. 6. SWAHN S SONS, MINNEAPol"ii,'MINN. Standard .s* ^ "l"^ j FLOWER HO LS If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, SUtlon M, N. B. WASHINQTON, D. C. Made by Standard Pots '"'°' ^:r'tf,/nr'''''' KELLER BROS. Special Attention Given to ' Mail Orders, and Special Sizes Made to Order. NORRISTOWN. PA. Price Lists Furnislied on Application. 816 The a mer i ca n F l o r i s t. Feb. 4^ Index to Advertisers. Advertising Uates TUii Allen J K 801 American Kose Co. 809 II AmllnK B C T'.O Anthlerena Jullen 813 AmstronK Luther 8l;i Bailer FA 813 BaBBett& Washburn.. "as su'.i Bateman Mfii Co.. .. 8llJ Bayeradorfer H & Co. .815 Benson C W S13 Benthey &Co . "W Bercer H H & Co 803 Blanc A & Co 810 Bobbins & Atkins.... 805 Boston Letter Co 81i) BtadshawG B 801 BraBue L B I'.IS Brant S D 813 Braslan Seed Growers Co I Francis 80:J BrItenbauKta Bros 813 Brltlsb Hort Assoc. . . 80,0 Brown P .8>3 Budlonc J \ 7'.« 80!) Buckbee H W II Burpee W Atlee & Co. II CambrtdBe Tile Mfg Co81<. Carmody J D 1\ Casev D A 810 Chadwlck Cbas 808 Chicago Carnation Co 810 Chicago Wrecking Co.. IV Cincinnati Cut Flo Co 800 Clark B B Co I' Cleary & Co 810 Clucas & Boddlngton. 11 Conard & Jones Co.. . .8 1 Conley .lohn &8on 81.) Cottage Gardens } Cox Seed Co „j,l Craig Bobt & Son 8U Cronbaugh B L » ;; Danley 8 T 8'f Decker. Blauvelt Co .80] Detroit Flow Pot Mfg.lU Dickinson Albert Co.. J DletschA&Co 11' Dillon J L ...J; DomerFred &Sons Cn.8io Dreer H A 805 1 Dumont & Co.. „ .*" Eastern Chemical C0..8O0 BIcbboIz Henry -■■"'? Elliott Wm & Sons....,'' Hills & Pollworth ' « Klllson A Tesson 800 Ernest W U 813 Ifarquhar K&J & Co. 81^ F & F Nurseries fua Fishery Son Jj'J Flo Mut Fire Ins C0...111 Ford Bros "O' Foster Lucius II J'u Fuchs Albert »0' Gardeners' Chronicle. 8U' Gibbons H vV \z. Glblln 4 Co 811, Goodwin Ilarrles Co ') Gorton h Lldgerwood "j Groenewet-'en .1 ^^;) Gunther Wm II 8ul Gumey Heater Co — 80; Hagenburger Carl su.i Hall Ass'n 80J Haines S Y & Co •• '1 Hancock Geo & Son. .800 HartMA 801 Heacock Jos.. ' Uennecke C Co » 5 Uerendeen Mfg Co....81t) Herr Albert M 808 Hei.„ „, HUflnger Bros HI HIU B G & Co , 1 HlDOardH IV Hlt«hlngs & Co.... ..IV Hoflmelster Floral Co 811 Holton * Hunkel Co 108 Hooker H M Co HI Horan Edw C 801 Hort Adv V» Hose Connection Co.. 810 Hoyt A T Ill Hunt B H 7'.!) Hunt M A Floral Co 811 Illinois Cut Flower Co 790 Jackson & Perkins Co. I Jacobs 8 &8ons HI Jennings BR 813 Johnson & Stokes II Jonps W B Co II Kasting W F .SIK) Kasting Wm F & Co..7'.is Keller Bros si;i Keller Geo & Sons sit; Kellogg Geo M »oo Kelsey Harlan P.. siHl Kennlcott B'o« Co. 790 8 7 Kraft's Plant Tonic. 315 Kroeschell Bros Co — III Kuehn C A 8(l» Kohl Geo A 811 Lager & Hurrell 8113 Lang Julius 801 LIttlefleld U F 1 Livingston Seed Co.... II .815 ______ .. 810 Ijonsdale Edwin 812 Lord & Burnbam Co. IV Lucas J & Co 810 Lynnh W B 799 Mader & Steraple Co. .813 Manning Jacob W .....805 .1 & Co., May John N I MoHarthy & Co .800 McKeller & Wlnt«raon 799 808 McLenegan Bros 808 MoPherson J D 82 Ross' W McK Sons.. .813 MacDonald & Steele 813 Meyer John 0& Co... 815 Mlohell Henry F 807 Mlllang Frank SOI Mlllaig * Co 801 Miller W J 81'J Model Plant Stake Co 808 Moller.s Gartner Zel - tung 807 Monlnger JCCo IV Moon Samuel C 813 Moon Wm H Co 805 Morrison A IV Morris Floral Co 809 Moss Geo M 8O0 Myers & Co HI Nanz & Neuner 812 National Nurserymen Pnb Co 805 National Plant Co 813 Nlquet Frank 809 Nlessen Leo 800 N Y Cut Flower Ex... 801 N Y Cut Flower Co... .801 Parre Bdw 813 Pennrock Co 809 Pennook plam'I 8 800 Perkins J J & Co.. Pittsburg Cut Flo Co. .798 Plant Seed Co II Prince AG& Co 799 Purdy & Blauvelt 801 QuakerClty Mo'h Wks IV kandall A L 799 Kaynor J 1 801 Kaw^on W W & Co... 11 Rea Bros 80') Reed Glass & Paint Co IV Regan Printing House. Ill Keld Bdw ReinbergBros 799 Router S J 811 Rice Jerome B & Co II Kloe M & Co 815 RIckseckerC H 800 Roehrs Julius i\i Koemer Fred B 807 Bolker ) « Sons 803 Rose Mlg Co II Hyerson DC 11 Sander & Co 803 8'hlller J L 807 Schulthels Anton 813 Scollay Jno A 816 Scolt Robt * Son ... 811 Shelmire W R 809 Sheridan W F 801 plebrecht & Son 807 Situations & Wants. ...797 -kabcura Dip Co 815 SkldelHkyS S 808 8 ulth Nath & Son 807 Sjltau C & Co 813 S'luth Side Floral Co.. 813 Stabl Cbas B 800 Stearns Lumber Co — III Stecher LItho Co II Steflens Bmll 815 Storrs & Harrison Co. 805 807 Stover Floral Co 808 St Louis Cut FlowerCo. 8110 Stuppy L J 809 Sutherland Geo A 800 Swahns Sons J G 815 Swayne Wm 808 Taylor Geo & Son....JII Thorburn J M & Co.. 803 Towell Jos 810 Traeodly & Schenck. . 801 Vaugban J C..803 808 811 Vincent R Jr & Son... 813 ....807 Walker F & Co... ....813 Wall H M Co. ... .... H Watson T R ... 806 Weber H & Hon.. ....810 Weeber & Don.... .... II Welch Bros ....800 Wheeler-Stenzel Co.. 8I6 WhlUdln Pot Co.. - .810 WletorBros 799 898 ....812 Winter S B 798 Wlttbold Geo I Wood Bros S12 Woodroire Milton B..S0O Young Thos Jr.... ... 801 Low On Glass w ' JOHN IICAS & CO., PHILADELPHIA. The Best Boiler on Earth for Greenhouse Heating. ALSO MADE FOR STEAM. Watet Section Made in One Casting. No Leakv Joints to Worry Over. Deep Fire Pot. No Need to Sit Dp All Night to Keep Your Fire Going. THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD. GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. NEW TOEK CITY ERANCB 48 Centre St. 74 Franklin St.. Cor. Arch, BOSTON. MASS. SAVED On Your Coal Bills If your Houses are Heated by a rurman Boiler. T"»^% Send for large Illustrated Catalogue. Florists' if!^ Ti Edition. Let us make you an estimate FREE. THE HERENDEEN MFG. CO. Standard Flower Pots... OUR POTS ARE OF THE BEST QUALITY. We ship all goods from Cincinnati, guaranteeing lowest freight rates and prompt delivery. I^Wrlte as before placing: your orders elsewhere CAMBRIDGE TILE MFG. CO., Covington, Ky. THE KINNEY PUMP Mixes liquid fertilizer, a iungicide or insecticide with clear water in garden hose without interfering with the flow of the water. It is inexpensive, and returnable if not satisfactory when re- ceived. SENT PREPAID FOR S2.2S. WITHOUT SPRAYING VALVE SI. 75. THEHOSECONNECTION CO,, Kingston, R.I. Boilers k^::^ For GREENHOUSES. See our Catalogue ^ ^^Zt'^lfir. Giblin & Co., Utica, H. Y. BRANCH WAREHOUSES: Kearney and Westside Aves., Jersey City, N, J. Jackson Av. & Pearson St . Lona Island City N. Y. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFACTURERS OF Flower Pots. Before buying write for prloes. 361-363 Herndon Street near WrlKhtwood Ave., CHICAGO. ILL. THERE ARE BUYERS A good adv. in a good paper will bring good returns. For all l-clnds of good stock: advertised in I ilOiE'RIt) AN T\J§m^ America is "the Praw at tiie IIbssbI; there may be more comfort Rmidships, but we are the first la touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XIV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY ii, 1899. No. 558. inHiii l^mmmim IFil@isi!@7 PUBUSHKD KVBRY SATURDAY BY AMERICAN FLORIST OOMPANY. 324 Dearborn Street, Chicago. ESBtem Office : 67 Bromfleld St., BoBton. Bnbacriptlon, $1.00 a year. To Europe. 1)2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Officers— W. N Rudd. Mount Greenwood, III., president; P. Breitmeyer. Detroit. Mich . vice- president: W. J STEWART, 67 Bromfleld St . Boston, Mass, secrPtary: U B. Beatty, Oil Cltv. Pa. treasurer. The fifteenth annual meeting will be held at Detroit. Mich.. August. ISoa. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual Convention at Philadelphia, February Itj and n. ISOy. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa . Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Latest facts about grafted roses for winter forciuu 817 Vice Presideht Breitmeyer (poi trait) . . . . . 818 Notes on sweet peas 818 With the growers 818 Carnations in Philadelphia . . 818 The Admiral Dcwev rose (illus.) . . . . 820 Carimtioqs— Carnation Gov. Griggs (ilius.) . . 830 —Cultural notes 830 The American Carnation Society 820 IlL-lpful reminders 820 Kolias.'!' of rubbers and bananas scalded 821 New York 821 ('hicago 821 Philadelphia 821 liostou 822 Cincinnati 823 Indianapolis 823 M. Paul 823 Worcester. Mass 823 Buffalo . . 823 Plans for carnation meeting 824 Society of American Florists 824 Greenhouse building 824 Some recent fires 824 Hollow wu Is for greenhouses 824 Forcing Phlox decussata 824 (irand Rapids 824 Obituary— John Lee 82.t —Mrs. Christian Laisle 825 The seed trade • 830 The nursery trade . 832 Our pastimes— With Chicago bowlers .... 834 —Busy Buffalonian bowlers 834 -Cleveland bowling records 834 —Bowling at St. Joseph 8ii4 —Philadelphia pastimes 834 — New York 834 — Improvement at Detroit 834 Cle^^land 834 Minneapolis 843 Latest Facts About Grafted Roses for 'Win- ter Forcing. [Read be/ore the Florists' Oub of Philadelphia. February ;, iSfNATI, Feb. 9 Boses, Beauties, select 4O.IX)®S0.0O medium 15 00(526 00 Brides, BrldeBmalds 4 00a B.UO Meteors 5 00® 8.00 Perles 4.00 Carnations 1 60® 2 00 fancy 3 00 Violets To® 1 00 Lily of the valley 4.00 Smllax 12.80®!,'). CO Adlantum l.OC® 1.25 Common Ferns .15 Romans 2.00® 3.00 Narcissi 3 00 Harrlsl 12.60 St. loots, Feb. 9. Boses. Beauties 4 00® 60 DO Brides. Bridesmaids, Meteors... 2.00@10.00 Perles 2.00® t;.00 Carnations 1.50® 4.00 Smllax 13.60 Adlantum 1.00 Asparagus 40.00850.00 Tlolets. California .50 single .26 " double .75 Roman hyacinths 3.00 Narcissus, Paper White 4.00 Callas 12 50 Harrlsll 15 00 VaUey 4.00 MILWAUKEE. Feb. 9. Roses, Beauties, long. .. perdoz. 4.00® 5 00 medium ■' •• 2 00® 3.0U short " " 1.00® 1 50 Brides. Bridesmaids 7 OOoIO.OO Perles 6 00® 8.00 Meteors 7.00®10.00 Kalserlns B 00® 8.00 Carnations, fancy 4.00® ti.OO good stock 2 00® 3.10 Lily of the Valley 4.00® 6.00 Smllax 15 00 Adlantum 1 60 Aitparagus 75. 00 Violets 50® 1.00 Callas 15.00 Harrtsll 15 OO@2O.0O •Romans, Paper Whites Freeslas Common Ferns 3.0O .25 PiTTSBtJHG, Feb. il. Roses, Beauties 12.00®60 00 Brides. Bridesmaids 4.00®10.00 Meteors 5.00®12.00 Kalserlns B 00®16.0l) NlphetoB, Perles 3.00® 5.00 Carnations, short stems 75® 1 00 long '■ 1 50® 3.00 Violets 76® 1.50 Lily of the valley 4 00 Smllax 12 60@15 00 Adlantum 1.00 Asparagus 50.00 Hyacinths, Paper Whites 2.00® 4.00 Harrtsll .. , per dozen 2.00@3 00 Tulips .. 4,00& 5 OO O0HP^ElM0f6UPP!JEj POLLV/ORTH S. B. WINT[R, Commission Handler of High Grade Gut Flowers!! 21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. L. P. KELLY, Manager. TO GROWERS: I find a ready sale for ROSES, CARNATIONS, VIOLETS and BULB STOCK. PRICE LIST. RO.SE.S. iieautles, extra lohg..$6.00 | M-lnoh.... 350 20 2 5:P 15 " 2.0fl 12 1.25 8 l.OO Brides per 100 te.omtw 00 Bridesmaids. B 00® 10.00 Meteors BOO® 10.10 5.00® 1.60® B 00 2.00 Carnations fancy 3 CO Lily of the valley 4.0O® 6.00 Adlantum .75® 1 (JO .25 SmIlHx 12 Oil Asparagus BO.OO®100 OO 1 Violets .75(S> 1.011 Romans 3.000 4.00 Paper White.... 3.00® 4.00 Callas 15 00® 20.0" 1 Harrtsll 15.00(« 20.00 Mignonette 3.0U ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ X WESTtRN PENNA. HEADQUARTERS FOR EXTRA FANCY STOCK. J iPittsburgCutFlowerCo.^l I WHOLESALE FLORISTS, | ♦ Long Distance 'Phone 2157. 705 ?m AVB., PITTSBURG, PA. I J WRITE FOR PRICE LIST. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. $ ?♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. Wholesale Florists, p. O. Box 103. JVUIvA^VA^UKIEJE;, -WIS. Our Specialties: Roses. Carnations. Violets. Novelty PInIc Tulips. All other SKASONABLK FLOWERS always on hand. HARDY GUT FERNS WRITE FOR PRICES. FAMCY DAGGER Prices subject to an advance after Feb, 1. 1000.. .$1.25 M. I 5000.. .$1.20 M. 10,000. ..$1.10 M. My cold storage Ferns are badly spoiled. My advice to you florists is to buy every Fern you can find. Thej- will go up to $3.00 per M long before Easter. L. B. BRAGUE. Hinsdale, Mass. Gape Flowers Gycas Leaves \ ^o. 1 :U$1 thelb.,101bs. *li No. 2 at 70c. " '• $6, B-20 in. $1.40 tho 10 leaves i-3( in. $i.7n.:i3a(;iii. ,$■:.('..= .=>--.'s ill. .fi.iNi.nT- lOiii. *:f 111 August Rolker & Sons, 52 oey st . New York. ....AMERICAN FLORIST ROSES CARNATIONS VALLEY FERNS GALAX and IVY LEAVES and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Headquarters IN ; vWESTERN / We get daily new customers because we have the reputation that all orders are punctually filled. WNI. F. KASTING & CO. ValSg^^.^- Wholsale riorists. 444 sixth ave. IA>N(} IiISTANCE TELEPHONE 2**85. All kinds of Florists Supplies & Wire Designs on hand. B^'Conslgnmenta of good stock solicited. ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wish- ing to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" This is the Mritish Trade Paper, being read weekly by all Horticultural traders; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best Continental houses. Annual subscription to cover cost of postuj^e 75 cents. Address EDITORS OF THE *' H, A.'» Chilwell Nurseries, - Notts, England. Now Ready when you write to an advertiser. THE American Florist Company's DIREC- TORY of Florists, Nurserymen and Seeds- men of the United States and Canada ar- ranged both by States and Post Offices and all names Alphabetically. Fully revised to date with upwards of 1,500 New Names, Price »'2.00: in flexible leather binding. $3.00. American Florist Company. 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, III.. U. 5. A. i8gg. The a mer i ca x F l o r i s r. 827 ► ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< ORCHIDS... S^ ^♦n r f Cattleyas & 2 Cypripediums ^ A Specialty. X^ Eastern growers to handle his cut and shall be in a ♦ position at all times to supply your wants. J- J- J- f ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER COMPANY, \ J. B. DEAMUD, I J-J-J-b\ and 53 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. \ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ 600.000 CUT FLOWERS We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and CARNA- TIONS. We are headquarters tor fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., - CHICAGO. ...PRICE LIST... AHERICAN BEAUTY Extra long stem per doz., $5.00 24-in. stem '• 3.50 30 " " 2.50 12 1.25 1.00 HETEOR per 100, 6.00 to 8.00 BRIDBSnAID " e.OOto 8.00 BRIDE " 7.00 to 10.00 PERLE " 5.00 to 6.00 CARNATIONS '■ 3.00 " fancv •■ 3.00 ROiVlANS ; " 3.00 to 3.00 VALLEY ■' 4.00 DAFFODILS " 3.00 All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. McKtLLAR & WINTERSON, Wholesale Florists, 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, OHICA.OO. OUR SPECIALTIES: | «j^ ORCHIDS, HIGH-GRADE ROSES, | CARNATIONS and VIOLETS. | WHOLESALE DEALER IN OROWER OP ROSES. CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL. Mention American Florist. Benthey & Co. r. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Coinnilssion Florist 4/ Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ^"Consignments solicited Never Fail irJAenoS" Wbol^ale ffower/\arK^ CHICAGO. Feb. 10. Boaes, Beauties, extra long, per doz. . 5 .00 34 Inch •■ •• .\i 50® . "~ 12 !.50(Sj 3.00 . 2 00 . 1 25® 1.50 . 1 00 Brides ti 00(810.00 Bridesmalda >i 00@10.00 Perles 6.00® b.OO Meteors ii.00@iu.00 Camatloru 1 50® 3 00 fancy SOOg' U 00 Lily of the valley 4.00® 6.00 Adiantum 1.00 Common ferna .20 Smllax... . 16.00 AaparagUb 5O.0O®76.0O Violets 75® l.OO Korget-me-nota 1.50 Konians 2.00® 3.00 Paper Whites 3.00® 4 00 Callas 16.00® 20.00 HarrieU 16.00@20.UO Mlanonette. Freealas 3.00 Tu.lin. Dallodllfl 3.00® 4 00 When corresponding with advertisers, mention the American Florist. E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- CUT FLOWERS \ Hunt's Flowers V Qo Everywhere I 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Bassett&Washburn 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and Out CIaiuama Growers of ||Ul rIOWCiS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L RANDALL ■?! Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash- ington St., Chicago. Write for special Quotatlona on large ordera. 19-21 DOLPH ST. CM I C A G O 1. G. PRINCE & GO. Wlioiesaie Gut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Agents for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attention paid to shipping orders. SS A 90 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. E. C. AMLING Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, W. S. HEffRON, Mgr. ....CHICAQO. \KENHmrdROsXo: Ir/fOieSAljCUTfiOWERS ^nofioRISTS SUPPLIES. XaspuIaltk 8^ WABASH Are Cm /CMC. WIETOR BROS. SUCCESSORS TO ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS 51 WABASH AVENUE, Headquarters For American Beauties. ....CHICAGO 8ii8 The American Florist. Feb II, Samuel k ?wmi Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, .PHILADELPHIA, PA. .PINE VAILEY AWAYS ON HAND. Open Day and Night from 12 . Honday to 10 p. m. Saturday. A select grade of VALLEY on hand the year round. AMERICAN BEAUTIES our specialty. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. BOSTON... .^ FLOWERS Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies. I»rioe Joists m^Llletl. GT iBjron^field St., iBOSTOlV, AJ:.ir"^FioRisTS' I J. ' FLO SUPPLIES FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 84 Hawley Street. BOSTON, CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER GO. 416 Walnut St.. CINCINNATI. OHIO. ConBlgnments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO Wholesale riorists, H. G. BERNING ^ ^ j^ J 322 Pine St. '•^ ST. LOUIS, MO. CHAS. B. STAHL Wbolesals Florist, 27 S. lllh St., Telephone 63-64. pniLADELPniA. Orders l>y mnll. telepratli or teleplione will receive prompt attenion. ConslKcnieniB of t-'ood etuck sollcltf d. KELSEY'S SOUTHERN GflLflX LEAVES. BRILLIANT GREEN and BRONZE. Information of the introducer HARLAN P. KELSEY, "%°ol7^uriih%^r Propr IliKhhimls NurscT.v, in Xo. Carolinu. BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE GALAX LEAVES, For Decorating and all Florists' Designs. CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linville. Mitchell Co.. N. C. Wbol^ale power/larHgfe Philax>blpbia, Feb. 8. Roses. Teas 6 00(5 10 .00 '■ extra 10 00(5,12 00 Beauties, extra ppr doz. 7 50 flrsts ■• ■■ 3 COS 5 00 ueconds " 1.00(3.3.00 Carnations 1.00® 2 50 Lily of the valley. Tulips 2 00® 4.00 Asparagus plumosus 33 00(si5O.0O " Sprengerll sprays 2-00(a) 5.00 Smllax 12.00®15.00 Violets, double 25(a 1 OO NarclBPl. Roman Hyacinths. 2 00® 4 00 ' Adlantum 1.00 Mignonette 2.00® 6.00 medium 16 10® 25 00 culls s.ooaio.oo Meteors 11. 00® 12 OO Brides. Bridesmaids ti 00® IB. 00 Carnations, ordinary l.OO® 2.C0 fancy 3 00® 6 00 Lily of the valley, Mignonette 2.C0C4 4.00 Violets 85® .75 Callas, Harrlsll lilies 10 00@12 (0 Catlleyas 30.00@35 00 Tulips 1.01® 3(0 Roman Hyacinth?, Narolssua P. White 1.60® 2 00 DalTudUs 4 OO Freeslaa 1 00® 1.50 Smllax 8.00(»12.00 Asparagus 60.00 Adlantum. 1.00 GIVE US A TRIAL.' WE CAN PLEASE YOU. f :.v^txN YORK Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Wholesale Com- ission Florist, WM. F. KASTING, C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET, .mimm. ST. LOUIS, MO. |VA complete line of Wire Desigrns. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3J34 Olive Street, ^ j* Jt St. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. EDWARD REID, wi]oi6§ai6 Fiona 1526 RANSTEAD STREET, Long DisLince 'Phone. PHILADELPHIA. Dumont & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Carnations a Specialty ^j^j^ 1305 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. Telephone .■W22 D. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESILE FLORIST, 30 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Long Distance 'Phone 1.41.2G D. Consignments of Roses, Carnations. Violets solicited. ..MILTON W. WOODROFFE.. Successor to WM. C. SMITH, Wholesale Florist, 1604 LUDLOW STREET, 1 PHILADELPHIA. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, 17 N. JUNIPER STREET, ^"'""'p^b'S^IsIa. PHILADELPHIA, PA. CONSIGNMENT.S SOLICITED. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... Larges.Grower^oL.. Q^^ FlOWCrS Give us uu order and no will pli-iisi- uni. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL, MO. Our Store. 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. tt^^LONQ DISTANCE 'PHONE AT EITUKi: PLACE, For Insurance Against Damage by ttai* Address JOHN G. ESLER, - Sec'y F. H. A., SADDLE. RIVER, N. J. HAIL j8gg. The American Florist. 829 THOMAS YOING, Jr. Wholesale Florist, 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Decker, Blauvelt Co. . WHOLESALE FLORISTS • 42 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Telephone 23S7.l8th St. Shipping orders will receive prompt and careful attention. Top Grade Extra Carnations. JOHN I. RAYNOR, BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. WALTER F. SHERIDAN, -SIM FLORIST 39 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. Price List on application Choice Carnations Choice Roses »?'v?' Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Mention the American Florist. JOHN TOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice cut flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. Price list on application. Mention the .\'uerican Florist. J. K. ALLEN, Wholesale Florist. Specialties: AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES AND VIOLETS. Special Stock. 57 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK CITY. ty Frlce Llate on appllcnllon. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o*clock Every Aiornlne: DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON. Secretary. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWERS and BIYERS niiikc a note of this. It will be to your advantaj;e. WM. H. GUNTHER, 30 West 29th Street. NOTICE Lo FLOWER GROWERS Our customers call for more Roses, Carnations and Violets. Send consignments to ESTABLISHED J. J. PERKINS & CO., 1872. 52 West 29th St.. NEW YORK. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 1054-38. Wbol^ale power/\arK?fe Nkw York, Feb 3. Rosee, Beauties select " Bridesmaids, Brides 4 Meteors 4 Morgans. Perles * Carnations 1 fancy 2 Violets Lllyof the valley 2 Roman Hyacinths, Narcissus P. White 1 UarrluM llUleB 10 DallodllB .. a Mignonette 2 Caltleyas 25 Cyprlpedlums Tulips .OOgWOO 00® 25 00 00® 5 OO ,00® 10 00 Adlantum BtJiTALO, Feb 11. Roses, Beauties Brides, Brldesmaldr, Meteors.. " Perles. Nlphetos .OUnce forthis Whole- sale List. BUT wt' cannot send it to private planters if requested to do so. 't^^ The prices quoted in The Farm Annual are as low as we can afford on retail orders. Market gardeners, and farmers' clubs requiring large quantities of seeds to be shipped by expres to lower prices wherever possible; there are. of course, some items, however, no (lifTereuce in price, wliether one pound or one hundred pounds are ordered. in Burpee's "BLUE LIST" that will be of special interest tn growers who plant for profit is the "plain talks" we give this year for the first time, at the to just the best varieties f'^r lUffcrfnt purposes. canning establishments . or freight, are entitled in which we can make W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., Producers of only THE BEST Seeds That Grow. BURPEE BUILDING. PHILADELPHIA, PA. FIRST QUALITY. LOW PRICES. Tuberous Begonia Bulbs Single Red, White, Rose, and Yellow, Per doz. 40 cts., hundred $2.50, thousand $23. Double Red, White, Rose, and Yellow, Per dozen $1.00, hundred $5.00. Gloxinia Bulbs, mixed colors Per dozen 65 cts., hundred $4.00. Buy from the introducei-s, the Improved Strain of Vick's Branching Aster, white Tlie best late variety. Per ounce $1.00. Queen of the Earlies or Early Market, the earliest of all asters. White or mixed colors 75c. per oz. JAMES VICKS SONS, ROCHESTER, N. Y. ^^^*!>*fv_<./^. OUR NEW J899 ^ j^ ^ ji ^ ^ ....DIRECTORY.... ^ ^ ^ ^* ^*\S NOW READY. i8gg. The American Florist. 831 DREER'S RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS. A few of the many select stocks of Flower Seeds for Florists' which should be sown now. trade pM. Ageratum. Copt-'s Pet. dwarf, deep blue. $0.15 Alyssum. Little Gem, very dwarf . .10 Asparagus Sprengerii . $l"00per 100 seeds •• . 9.00 per 1000 " " plumojus nanus l.iT per 100 " ■■ 10.00 per 1000 •' Aster, yueen of the Market, white or purple. . .30 " " mixed. . .15 Pffiony Perfection, finest mixed. .30 Victoria " " .30 Semple's branching white, pink, lavender or crimson . .30 finest mixed 30 Balsam. Double White Perfection . 2.5 Begonia Vernon. ... 25 Carnation Marguerite, white, scarlet, rose .50 ** " choicest mixed . . .25 CentaureaCandidissima, 35c per 1000 seeds Gymnocarpa, 15c Clematis Paniculata 20 Cobea Scandens 10 Dracaena indivisa 15 Grevillea robusta 15 Helianthus cucumerifolius Stella 10 Heliotrope. Hn.st inixe.l 20 Humulus Japonicus variegatus 15 Impatiens Sultani ..50 Ipomcea grardiflora (Moon Flower) ... .15 ■' liiiiH-ri;il. .I:ipanese. finest mi.xed .10 Lantana Hybrida . . 10 1.50 1.25 1.00 trade pkt. Lobelia Crystal Palace Compact.!, true $0.40 " Speciosa, dark blue trailing . , .30 •■ Gracilis, light ■' " .15 Maurandya Barclayana, purple 35 iiiixe.s.„tst.. Philadelphia, Pa. mmiHiiU'iiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimUiiiminiiiiiiUimimmtmiiitiiiiiiU^^^ Florists' Flower Seeds "VAUGHAN'S BEST" MIXTURE OF LARGE FLOWERING PETUNIAS, This mixture is made up by ourselves and includes all the choicest sorts and colors of the Large flowering and Fringed sorts. We are positive that no other Petunia Mixture can produce flowers with as wide a range of colors as this. Trade pkt. (500 seeds), 50c; 3 pkts. for $1.25. 'VAUGHAN S BEST'' MIXTURE OF VERBENAS. sirable in Verbenas. : celebrated Verbena is mixture of Verbenas ther house. Oz. $2.00; NEW SALVIA SPLENDENS. "DROOPING SPIKES." Trade Pkt., 25 cts.: 1-4 oz., 45 cts. This mixture contains all that is choice and d It includes the Mammoth Flowered strains of thre soecialties. We feel perfectly safe in stating that th will eclipse every other strain offered by any o \i oz. 50c; trade pkt. 25c. STOCKS, Large-Flowering German Ten Weeks. Pure White, Purple. \ Brilliant Rose. Light Blue. , ^ . Bright Crimson, Canary Yellow, f^"^" Blood-R./d, J One tr.ade pkt. each of above 7 varieties, $1.25. Trade Pkt. Ounce Larffe Piowerinff, extra choice mixed H oz. 85c; $.25 $2.00 Mammoth WDlte Column 'j oz. 60c; .25 4.00 Sttowflake, forciTig, earliest white Stock. . . . 'a oz. $1.25; .25 While Perfection. "Cutand Come Again" \i, oz. 50c; .25 3.00 Send for our new list of flower seeds for florists. i oz. 40c; oz. $2.50; pkt. 35c. '*SS"r.r Vaughan's Seed Store, '"rcff^'- ARAUCARIA EXCELSA SEED Full of L'crm and meat . . . .$1.00 $7.50 (DlrecLlooB Klven, If desired, to erow succeasfnlly.) Kentia Belmoreana, or Forsteriana . . .65 5.00 Latania Borbonica 40 2.50 Pandanus utilis . . .. 1.35 10.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 1.25 IIMK) Asparagus Sprengerii 1.00 i*.00 oz. II). Freesia refracta alba seed $.25 $I..W 'Grevillea Robusta 40 :i.liO Smilax seed .... 40 3.00 'California grown Sweet Pea Seed. Send c^ tor list (any sort) 1035-60c Japan Morning Glory, choicest single . .25 1.00 Japan Morning Glory, choicest single and double mixed .40 2.00 Semi-double and double . . pkt. 25c, 2.00 Send for our NEW LIST for Spring and Summer Bulbs, Seeds, Cycas Revoluta Stems, Clematis, Roses, Azaleas, Rlii.doclriicli mis. etc. We can offer you Good Stock at living rates. ADDRESS (Established 1878.) FRANCIS BRILL Hempstead, Long Island, N. Y. GROWER AND DEALER Choice Long Island Cabbage Seed Of all leading Varieties and Finest Strains. finest American Grown Cauliflower Seed and MARKET GARDENERS SUPPLIES. An advertiser feels better when -he knows he is getting direct returns for his money. Mention the American Florist. liolkers best, $5 the ounce. !» oz. fcirSOcts., trade packet 25 cts. Rolker's best, $3.50 the «oz. PANSY PRIMULA iimini' "ur tr;iili> li>t of seeds, etc. August Rolker & Sons, 52 oey st.. New York There Are Buyers Fur all kinds of ^'ooU slock advertised in THE AMERICAN FLORIST 832 The American Florist. Feb. 11^ The iJ^uRSERY T^bE. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. A. L. Brooke. Pres. : E. albertson. Vice-Pre8. ; Oborqe C. 8BAOER. Rochester. N. ¥.. Sec'y. Eugene Winkworth, son of the pro- prietor, is now chief clerk for the Michi- gan Nursery Co., Monroe, Mich. A BILL pending in the Illinois legisla- ture appropriates $20,000 for a display at Paris of the state's horticultural products. The West Chicago Park Commissioners are asking bids on about ;!00 trees for the improvement of a street about to be boulevarded. Henry S. Johnson has set out 2000 pecan trees upon his cattle ranch near Waco, Texas. He expects to gather his first crop in 1905. Robert Moncrief, of Pesotum, 111., will shortly go to New Zealand to engage in the nursery business with a brother who is already established there. B. O. Curtis, Paris, 111., conducts what IS said to be the oldest nursery in Illinois. It was planted by Joseph Curtis, who came to Illinois in ISIS. David Curtis, brother of the nurseryman, died Tanuarv 28, aged 80 years. O. B. Stevens, chairman of the Georgia State Board of Entomology, is calling the attention of nurserymen to the recent act of the Georgia legislature which pro- vides that non-residents doing business in the state must register their names and file with the commissioner of agri- culture a copy of the certificate of inspec- tion in their own state before offering stock for sale in Georgia. The law also requires that every package of nursery stock shall bear a copy of the certificate of inspection. A Good Prospect. There are more nurseries in the vicinity of Rochester, N. Y., than there are in any other locality in America and next spring's shipments are to be the heaviest this district has ever sent out. "We expect to double our sales this spring," said Manager McGill, of Brown Bros. "There has been a constant run of orders, mostly for ornamental trees and shrubs. The latter seem to be in con- siderable demand and the outlook now, though early, is for a prosperous and busv season." Eastern Nurserymen's Association. The annual meeting of the Eastern Nurserymen's Association was held Jan- uary 25 at the Chamber of Commerce, Rochester, N. Y. When the meeting was called at 1 o'clock there were about fifty members present, with William C. Barry in the chair. The session was very brief, occupying only about forty minutes. Aside from a few minutes' discussion upon subjects of interest to the trade, nothing was done save the election of ofHcers. The following named gentlemen were elected to succeed themselves: William C. Barry, Rochester; secretary, William Pit- kin, Rochester; members of executive committee, George A. Sweet, of Dansville; Wing Smith, of Syracuse; Irving Rouse, of Rochester; R. G. Chase, of Geneva; Charles J. Brown, of Rochester. The association is composed of members of nursery firms doing business in New York state, though a few members come from other states. ] ROSES! ROSES! ROSES! ? \yi/^ make the growing of Roses a specialty and carry an immense 5 ■■ stock of them, having Two Millions now on hand. You are in- 5 vited to inspect this stock. Our aim is to give value for value. We ^ wish to merit the full confidence of every customer we have. It is this 5 method of dealing that has built our trade up in the few years we have ^ been in business, until we lead the world in Roses. I * The following varieties at $3 25 per hundred or $30.00 per thousand ; 25 at hundred rates, 250 at thousand rates, or 50 cents per dozen. I'ink Rambler Bertha Clavel Beaute Inconstant Belle Siebrecht Climbing Perle " La France " Devoniensis " Malmaison " Meteor White Pet Crimson Rambler Clara Watson Christine de None Crown Princess Victoria Champion of the World Caroline Goodrich Devoniensis Duchess of Albany Dr. Grill Empress of China Golden Gate Gen. R. E. Lee Helen Cambier Hermosa Isabella Sprunt Kaiserin \ictoria La France Lamarque Luciole Meteor Mosella Maman Cochet Media Mrs. Degraw Mary Washington Marechal Niel Mme. Fernet Ducher Perle des Jardins Princess Venosa Striped La France Sunset Souv. de Mme. E. Verdier " Cath. Guillot " Fres. Carnot " la Malmaison Sylph Triomphe de Fernet Fere Vicountess Folkstone White Rambler White la France \V. A. Richardson White Maraan Cochet Yellow Rambler The following varieties at $2.50 per hundred, $20.00 per thousand; 25 at hundred rat'S, 250 at thousand rates, 40 cents per dozen. David Pradel Douglas Duchess de Brabant Ernest Metz Etoile de Lyon Gen. Tartas Homer Henry M. Stanley James Sprunt Jules Finger La Princess Vera La Sylphide Louis Richard LucuUus Mme. Eli Lambert Mme. II. Defresne Mme. Welche Mme. Schwaller Mme. C. Berthod Mme. F. Kruger Mme. S. Cochet Mme. J. Schwartz Mme. Lambard Mme. Martha Bourg Mme. Hoste Mme. C. Kuster Mme. Margottin .\line Sisley America Adam Andre Schwartz Anna Ollivier .\grippina Apolline .\urora Bella Bougere Beauty Greenmount Bon Silene Bridesmaid Beauty Stapleford Clothilde Soupert Cath. Mermet Cloth of Gold C. de Frigneuse C. Eva Starhemberg Chas. Legrady Cornelia Cook Celine Forrestier Carmine Pillar Claire Carnot Chas. RivoUi Coquette de Lyon C. Riza du Fare Mme. P. Labonte Mme. de \atrey Marie Cruillot " Marie Van Houtte Marquis de \ivens Mons. Furtado Marion Dingee Maurice Rouvier Mignonette Ophirie Papa Gontier Princess Hohenzollern Princess Sagan Pink Daily Preni. Charrissiens Queen's Scarlet Rcve d'( )r R. Marie Henrietta Snowflake Safrano The Queen The Bride Vis. Wautier White Bon Silene White Daily Waban Zelia Pradel Our New Wholesale List offers all kinds of Roses and Plants. Write for it.. Good k Reese Co. I SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. I LARGEST ROSE GROWERS I IN THE WORLD. mmmm. i8gg. The American Florist. 833 AZALEAS rOR EASTER FLOWERING. WE are carrying in stock an immense quantity of Azaleas for Easter forcing; the plants are in good condition and finely set with buds. The varieties we offer are only the best commercial sorts and, with the exception of Deutsche Perle, Vervicneana and Empress of India, of which our stock is exhausted, we can still supply all the leading sorts in quantity. 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 ; In. Diam. Per doz. 5-in. pots, nice bushy crowns 10 to 12 $5.00 5 " " " 12 to 14 6.00 6 " " " 13 to 15 9.00 Also a fine lot of specimen plants at $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 each. HENRY A. DREER, th chestnut st., Philadelphia. Grow! FLOWERS Liiil plants grow -ieorously A quick- ly and luxuriantly with that easy-to- use, safe, economi* cal fertilizer — The Imperial Liquid Plant Food. It furnishes ideal nourishment from the very statt. Absolutely convincing testimonials about the ''Imp," booklets and prices for a postal to EASTERN CHEMICAL CO., MFRS., 620 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Mass THE WABASH R. R. COMPANY The Short and Quick Line between the East and West connecting Buffalo, Detroit and Toledo with Chicago, St. Louis, Kan- sas City and Omaha. The Wabash is the Only Line running sleeping cars and chair cars (free) between Buffalo and St. Louis and Kansas City. Through sleeping cars between New York and Boston and St. Louis and Chi- cago run every day. For further information apply to the nearest Railroad Ticket Agent, or to H. 8. McCLELLAN. G. E. A., 387 Broadway. New York City, J. D. McBEATH, N. E. P. A.. 5 State Street, Boston, Mast. C. S. CRANE. Gf n. Pass. & Tkt. Apt.. St. Louis, Mo. BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J. REPRESENTATIVES WHOLESALE GROWIRS FROM EUROPE. Specialties for This Spring's Importation RHODODENDRONS, ARAUCARIAS, HARDY AZALEAS, BAY TREES, ROOTED FICUS CUTTINGS, H. P. ROSES, CLEMATIS, it. Mention American Florist. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. PEONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. The Rea(Ung Nursery, READING, UASS. BSTABLISHID 18M. I A TRADE DIRECTORY I costs hundreds of dollars for I compilation and publication but you get it for I $2.00. ^ Our directory lists every florist, nur- % seryman and seedsman in America. I THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO. I I 324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A. | ThePopularCAROLIIMA POPLAR. 1) 8, 8 to 10. 10 to 12 a «es. Hundreds < lants. Seed». \. nts if youwould pr la 12 to 15 feet. il'thnii.aiids lu.ible Catalo BS uhpre others I'l ■J.'i.OOO of them, be of all other Shade Trees. he best at Ijotti 45th YEAR. 44 GREENHOUSES. I,000 ACRES. THESTORRS& HARRISON CO., Box 528, painesville, OHIO. F. & F. NURSERIES ^^roVrli^?: Wholesale Growers, TREES & PLANTS in Full Assortment. TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. r\ Flil ATTIC 2 to 3 Tears old, ILfclUAllj extra strong field- grown plants, iin- est sorts (with 30 /v- Jackmanni), Bate- manni, Henryi, Duchess of Edinburgh, Gipsy Queen,' Etc. Price— $11 per 100, $105 per 1000; in finest sorts without Jackmanni, $8 50 per 100, $80 per 1000. Clematis, strong, 1 to 2 j-ears, culti- vated in 5 to 6-in. pots, with 40 per cent Jackmanni, $8 per 100, $75 per 1000. References requested from unknown correspondents. J GROENEWEGEN, Boskoop. Holland ViburnufflTomentosuffl A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSspecVtv Price Hat and descriptive catalogue on application. REA BROTHERS, Nofwooil, Mass. AUCTION SALES ! THE BRITISH HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. Ltd. of 33i* Ludgate Hill. London. E. C. The largest Auction room In the city of London), liold sails DAILY "f Bulbs, Roots, Etc., from all parts of the World. Extensive Connection r>f Regular Buyers. Cood Prices Always Obtained. Settlements Every Friday. Registered Offices 29 New Bridge Street, LONDON. E. C. ENGLAND. The Auction calee he'd b7 tbls AssociHtiou offer more aflvnntaB'>H to tVrowprs and ConslKnora llian those of any other exleilny Englleh tlrra. OLD COLONY NURSERIES Isl^ Hardy Shrubs, Trees, Vines, Evergreens and Perennials. A large and flne stock of well rooted plants grcwn In a aa'idy loam. Good plants, beht sizes lor planting, very cbeap. Trade catalogue fiee on application. T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass. 834 The American Florist. Feb. II, Our pasTiMEs. Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and cycling readtrs are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfield St., Boston. Mass.; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. Orange, N. J.— The bowling club has disbanded owing to the difficulty of get- ting the members, who live long dis- tances apart, together regularly. With Chicago Bowlers. Following the last Chicago Florists' Club meeting the bowlers repaired to the alleys and compiled the following score: Name. 1st. 2d. Av. E. F. Winterson 163 143 153 G.L.Grant 152 133 143 P. J. Hauswirlh 129 149 13i) C. W. McKellar 136 131 134 Andrew MoAdams 132 132 J.S.Wilson Ill 139 12,t C. S. Stewart 124 124 August Lange 120 US 119 James Hartshorne 101 131 lie. Anton Then 100 liiO A. L. Vaughan 77 77 Joseph Reeve 73 73 €. W. Johnson 66 iW Busy Buffalonian Bowlers. The Bufl'alo Florists' Bowling Club was organized February 3 by the election of the following officers: President, Geo. Troup; treasurer, H. B. Buddeuberg; secretary, Phil. Scott; captain, Wni. Scott. After organization the club at once got down to business. Very poor scores were rolled, but there is time for improvement and you will hear from us later on, as the captain said, at Detroit. Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. Phil. Scott 162 162 177 167 "W. F. Kasting 135 151 14:! D.Scott 162 147 100 158 141 Geo. MoClure 140 124 143 148 139 Geo. Trnup 84 131 131 168 129 Geo. Schmid 122 159 118 116 128 Wm. Scott 125 123 107 147 126 Wm. Grever 105 120 113 113 D. li. Long 95 117 108 Masson 123 102 88 102 104 H. B. Buddenberg 98 98 118 93 102 ■Charles 89 93 87 89 88 P. s. Cleveland Bowling Records. The bowlers met as usual last Monday night and had it out in the customary style, Pentecost walking off with the badge for highest score. That, also, is customary and we do not mind it so much now as we did at first. It was only by a very small margin this time, though, as Eadie andC. Graham Lad 178 «ach, and Wilson 179 to Pentecost's 182. Brother Pentecost is also wearing the badge for highest average last month, so that nowadays he is quite well deco- rated. The following is this week'sscore: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. .Jas. Eadie 178 157 148 146 157 J. Wilson 108 155 179 147 C. .T. Graham 129 112 159 178 145 S. N. Pentecost 136 182 110 132 140 A. Graham 126 151 131 139 137 II. Hart 98 127 118 112 li:! Gordon Gray ... .115 146 113 62 109 E. H. Cushman Ill 129 64 105 102 The following is the record of the Janu- ary competition for the badge for best .average: No. High Name. Games. Tot:il. Game. Av. S. N. Pentecost ... 17 2519 200 148 James Eadie .... 13 1919 182 147 A. Graham 17 2244 187 132 J. Wilson 17 2237 181 131 E. H. Cu»hman ... 14 1772 164 126 Gordon Gfaj- .... 13 1495 150 115 II. Hart 17 nil 181 100 A. Bowling at St. Joseph. St. Joseph, Mo., has two good alleys and the members of the craft are expert enough to be able to organize a good team should they undertake it. Although L. J. Stuppy has not rolled a game in thirty years, he knew the favorite pas- time of John Degnan, of the Chicago Club, and piloted him to the allej-s Feb- ruary 2. This was the score: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. Frank Stuppv 159 147 114 144 141 John Degnan 116 137 143 117 128 L. J. Stuppy 89 89 Philadelphia Pastimes. The interest in bowling is to be revived and all members asked to participate in a bowling contest to be inaugurated the third week in this month. There will be three classes and, as the averages of the members are now determined and their abilities known, thecontests in the differ- ent classes should prove interesting and exciting. There will be a first and second prize in each class. The following are the first of February averages of the first twelve in the contest for places on the Detroit team: Brown 150 Smith 140 Kift 145 Baker 140 Westcott 145 Anderson 140 Moss 144 Walker 135 Connor 143 Rust 133 Longinotte 142 Habermehl 132 The gun club has tendered the use of its grounds to the Florists' Club for the car- nation visitors, and there will be a social shoot on the afternoon of February 17. All the visiting bowlers will have an opportunity to try their skill, as at the adjournment of the sessions they can step directly on the alleys and engage in friendlv contests. K. New York. Last Monday evening saw a gathering of unusual size, the approaching tourna- ment between the New York and Flat- bush bowling teams being the incentive. P. O'Mara made a score of 24-3 without half trj'ing and the Flatbush aggregation will undoubtedly find a team worthy of their close attention when they line up against the New York aggregation on Monday, February 13. Mr. J. H. Troy offers, in addition to the many induce- ments otherwise prevailing, a prize of a handsome ball for the individual making the highest average score in the Monday tournament. The evening will be passed at the Florists' Clu'o rooms in a social manner and the New York Florists' Club will entertain regardless of the results in the afternoon diversion. Improvement at Detroit. Interest in bowling is on the increase in the convention city, and with the stimulation of the members comes better scores. Holznagle has eclipsed all pre- vious records at the last two meetings by rolHng 20C> and 211, although in the series of four in which he made 206 he was beaten in the average by si.x points by John Dunn. The highest averages of the past two meetings, 163 and 167, are the best thus far recorded here. This is the complete score for the series rolled January 29: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. F. Holznagle 160 136 159 211 167 A.Ferguson 145 131 1.54 141 143 A.Hupprick 144 122 155 149 143 E. Plowerday 133 112 144 124 128 R.Watson.." 134 107 115 156 128 W. Dilger 123 146 115 128 J.F.Sullivan 115 127 104 137 121 Following is the record made on last Monday evening, February 6: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d 4th. Av. .Tohn Dunn 156 185 167 145 163 F. Holznagle 206 138 1.36 146 157 R.Watson 135 118 113 120 122 P. Paulke 136 112 101 108 114 R. Flowerday 106 123 105 103 109 A.Hupprick 102 103 108 110 106 R. P. Easton, Pa. Trade has been very satisfactory for the past few weeks, particularly in the line of funeral work. Roses seem to be off crop and other stock is not very plentiftil. John Miller, a well known local florist and gardener, born in Germany forty-nine years ago, died here recently. L. Bonnot, of Fleniington, N. J., who recently started a branch store here, is enjoying a profitable business. Wm, Keller has announced his inten- tion of going out of business. C. B. ■%^%,%/%/%^%/%/%/%/%/%/^'%^%^\/%^%/%,^%/%^/\^^'%/%/%/%/%/^ AZALEAS^ FOR EASTER. We have a large stock of all best commercial varieties in fine shape for immediate shipment. Will pack much l)»>tt IW DECORATIVE. ASPARAGUS, per string M.60 to J0.76 FERNS, per 100, 20cents per 1000. S2.0O Maidenhair per 100. 100 GALAX. Bronze and Green, per 100, 20c; lOOO, 1 25 SMILA.X.Conimon, very fine strings, perdoz. fl 50 Wild, Parlor Brand, case 3,7.5 " '■ Medium case 5.50 " " Large case 8 00 All Other Flowers In Season at Lowest Market Rates. Mignonette .3 00 Korgetme-not 1 50 perdoz., $2 00 Narcissus 3 00 Tulips .3,00 to 4,00 Valley 3.0O to 5 00 Vln'ets... .50 to 1,00 Darts li.llj to 4.0J Extra select and inferior qualities cliarged for according to value. Store open from 8:00 A. M. until 6:30 P. M. Sunday and Holidays closed at noon. WE STAKE OUR REPUTATION ON EVANSTON CARNATION. It is just what we Claliti for it lW^™WWVMW.»WAWAWRWWW.»WWAWMMWMMflW^MVWMWM,WWW«^^ Gardeners' Chronicle. A Weekly Illustrated Journal. ESTABLISHBD 1841. 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TudwidTVroIIer-Trfurh Long's Advertising Blotters. Floral ; designed for florists : most practical for attracting and holding trade. EIGHT NEW STYLES NOW READY Complete set of samples, 8 cts. In stamps. OAN'LB.LO^G,>""'^'^^friLo.N.Y. Please mention American Florist. HERR'S CARNATIONS. YOU RUN.jt NO RISK..^ Nine Good Novelties! Twenty=Five Standard Sorts! A LL Carnation Cuttings are sent out ^*- with the privilege of returning them at my expense if they are not found satis- factory on receipt, and your money returned you in full. I have from one to five thousand stock plants of each of the leading varieties, and offer cuttings at very reasonable prices. UNCLE WALTER. This is another one of Tidal Wave's many sports and I presume it is the same and just as good as any of its other ones. I can vouch for its goodness and that it is a scarlet sport from Tidal Wave. Rooted cuttings can be had at $5.00 per JOO or $40.00 per JOOO either from John Murchie, Sharon, Pa.; or ?rp£ce'Tou''rt7ers ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. ROOTtD GflRNflTION CUTTINGS. ■ IIM. Triumph, Jubilee, Argyle, = Flora Hill, - $3.00 3- 00 500 2.50 •it 1000. 25.00 25.00 40.00 20.00 Armazindy, Pingree, Alaska, Wm. Scott, I'er 100. I'tT 1000. $2.50 $20.00 2.00 15.00 1.25 10.00 1.25 10.00 Every one well rooted and in first-class condition. WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ai6.,Cliicago. Successful Growers Know that they can dispose of all their Surplus Stock by advertising in the American Florist. TRY IT NOW. jtjt 836 The American Florist. Feb. II, A^^i4HiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimmiMiiiiiitiiMiiiiiiii^ii4iiiHimi4iiiiiiiiit^^^ BLOOMING AZALEAS FOR SHIPPING. WE have a fine lot of Azaleas, all leading varieties and colors, which we can safely ship, carefully packed, via Express only. GOOD PLANTS SI. 25 each, SI2.00 per doz. SELECT " 1.50 " 15.00 EXTRA " 2.00 " 20.00 " All Seasonable Spring Seeds Now Ready.^ ^ WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR All Florists' Supplies, Seeds, Bulbs and Cut Flowers. McKELLAR & WINTERSON. •PHONE MAIN 1129. ^S=^T=^& ^Wckloekslcx Aj^VG,, CHICA.O-0. CARNATIONS. White Cloud, Firefly, Evelina, Gold Nugget. . . . SS.OOperlOO, $40.C0 per 1000 Freedom 3.00 •' 15.00 Jubilee, Flora Hill 1.76 " 16.00 Moreno. Daybreak 1.25 •• 10.00 Wm. Scott, Emily Pleraon, Silver Spray 1.00 " 7.50 Our stock le Al and we guarantee aatlsfactlon or money refunded. THE STOVER FLORAL CO., ■ Grandville, Mich. Al. Rooted Cuttings. Al. Per 1011 SCOTT !ind 1'(IRTI.\ Jl.OO FLORA HILL, ARMAZIKDY. DAYBREAK 2.0(1 The finest and healthiest stock in country. EMPRESS, PRAXCES JOOST, ARGYLE, MRS. NORTHWAY 3.00 EVELINA, MRS. JAMES DEAN, WUITE CLOUD 4 DO Not less thnt 25 of each at 100 price. itii HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro. Pa. The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Read what some of our best i^rowers say con- 1 used It this winter on Scott, Fiaira Hill. Mrs. Bradt and GENE8EE. Tbe principle Is perfect, but experience may teach us that In eome varieties, tor InstancR Daybreak, the lower ring might with advan- tasre be 2 In lower. If I could afford 1 he flrat cost at once I would not think of using anything but the "ModBl." Very Hesp'y, Wfli. Scott. Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write for prices THE nODEL PLANT STAKE CO., 22 norton Street, = = Brooklyn, N. Y. It is time you were thinking about CARNATION STOCK for next season. It pavs to buy only the best. ■\Vill have them in lariie quantities, of all the leading commercial varieties. Ready Jan. 1st and later. Write me for prices. Address CHAS. CHADWICK, Lock Box n. Grand KiipidH. MU\\, FLORA HILL and TRIUMPH. R.»i(r.l <'uiiin'_-- fr.im strong, healtbv stock, Sa.-'ill 1..T lilO; j-.'ii.oo [„.r 1000, McLENECAN BROS., - READING, PA. EXTRA "choice 'fLOWER'SEEDS'.] LLst free on ii|>j>licHtion. # FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, f yuedlinburg, Germany. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS Prom FLATS Not Rooted Cuttings but HEALTHY YOUXtV I'L.YXTS FKOxM SOH.. You will get 100 plants to grow out of every 100 plants you pay us for. Worth 30 to 4(1 per cent inore than inferior rooted cuttings shipped out of sand. STANDARD VARIETIES. Per 100 Per 1000 AEMAZINDY . . . .$2.50 $20.00 DAYBREAK .... 2.60 20.00 FLORA HILL .... 2.50 20.00 JUBILEE .... 2.50 20.00 LIZZIE McGOWAN . . . . 1.75 15.00 MAYOR PINGEEE. . . , .... 2.59 20.00 PORTIA .... 2.00 IS.OO TIUAL WAVE .... 2.00 15.00 VICTOR .... 3.00 25.00 WILLIAM SCOTT .... 2.00 15.00 ALASKA .... 1..50 12.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII : fine bushy stock, all pot bound and ready for a shift. VARIETIES OF 1898. per ico Per looo ARGYLE 5.00 BON TON 4.00 CERISE QUEEN 5.00 EVELINA 4.00 EMPRESS .=).00 GOLD NUGGET 5.00 MARY WOOD 3.00 JIRS. G. M. BRADT .5.00 MRS. JAMES DEAN .5.00 WUITE CLOUD .5.00 MRS. F. JOOST .5.00 MRS S. A. NORTHWAY 3.0(1 SNOW QUEEN 5.00 NEW YORK 5.00 2^-inch .... $ .75 per do; 3 -inch .... 1.00 4 -inch .... 2.00 " 15.00 5 -inch .... 250 " 20.00 6 -inch .... 3.00 '■ 25.00 6-inch Wire Hanging Baskets, extra full . . each, 75c,; per doz,, $8.00 8-inch •• $1.00; " 10.00 CANNAS. We have a fine stock of all the best sorts. Write u.s for prices. 40.00 35.00 40.00 30.00 40.00 40.00 20.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 20.00 40.00 40.00 $5.00 per 100 VflUOHflN'S SEED STORE. Save floney By doing your own GRAFTING. FINEST QUALITY. .Specially prepared for grafting Roses for forcing: under glass. I'KICK, «1'^.S0 per 1000. MANETTI STOCKS, ROB'T CRAIG & SON, '*«»•' ^p"HV%^E'rPH% pa. It A^viii r»&>- "V'oxx To correspond with me regarding Carnation Cut- tines. 1 can supply all the standards and novelties at the lowest market price. Also Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, strong 2-Inch stock ready for a shift, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Address S. S. SKIDELSKY, _1653 N. 7th St.. PHILADELPHIA. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings of New and Standard sorts. Send for price list. WIM. SWAYNE, - Kennett Square, Pa. BOX 226. many, f THERE ARE BUYERS For all kinds of good stoctc advertised in THE? A.jvx:Ki«iOA.JV n^r^ojexsT* iSgg. The American Florist. 837 Bassett & Washburn's ROOTED CUTTINGS Are as Good as can be Grown and Free from any Disease. ROSES, 100 1000 Meteor $1.50 $12.50 Bridesmaid 1.50 12 50 Bride 1.50 Perle 2.00 Kaiserin 2.00 12.50 17.50 17.50 "WEJ ORDERS FILLED IN ROTATION. SA.Tr. CARNATIONS, We shall have a Nice Lot of PLANTS Later. Place Your Orders Early if You Wish the Best. GREENHOUSES AND RESIDENCE. HINSDALE, ILL. Long Distance 'Phone No. 10. PINK. 100 TRIUMPH $1.50 WM. SCOTT 1 .00 PAINTED LADY 4 00 DAYBREAK 1.60 ARGYLE 4.00 :MRS. FRANCES JOOST 5.00 McBURNEY' 1.50 RED. DAZZLE $4.00 .7 UBILEE 3.00 PORTIA 1.00 BON TON 4.00 MAROON. EMPRESS $4.00 1000 $12.50 V.50 35.00 12.50 35.00 50.00 12. ,50 $35.00 17.50 WHITE. 100 1000 FLORA HILL $1.50 $12.50 MARY WOOD 5.00 40.00 The largest and best white Carnation that Is grown. Has a strong, stiff stem, and a constant bloomer. Sell In the market tj-day for nearly double any other white Car- nation we handle. EVELINA 4,00 35.00 WHITE CLOUD 4.00 35,00 VARIEGATED-White and Red. MRS, GEO, BRADT $5,00 PSYCHE 4,00 ARMAZINDY 2.00 YELLOW. MAYOR PINGREE 3.00 GOLD NUGGET 6 OO $40,00 35,00 17.50 BASSETT & WASHBURN, STORE, 88 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. ILL. Long Distance 'Phone Main 223. CARNATIONS! Well rooted cuttings, free from rust, guar- anteed in every respect, per lOO per 1000 EVANSTON $7.00 $60 00 WHITE CLori) 4-.00 ;{.-.. (Ml EVELINA i.oo 35.00 BON TON -i.OO 35.00 ARGYLE -too 85,00 VICTOR 3.00 20.00 MAYOR PINGREE 2.00 15.00 DAYBREAK 1..50 12.50 FLORA HILL l.,->0 12.50 WM. SCOTT 1.00 7.,50 TIDAL WAVE 1.00 7..50 LIZZIE McOoWAN 1.00 7.5o 4. G. PRINCE & CO., 88-90 U'abash Afe., - - CHICAGO, ILL. Maud Adams. ■ ftEEP cerise red of a very pleasing shade under " any light, a large, bold, handsome flower with extra strong stem, 18 to 24 inches high, with good calyx and exceedingly free flowering. The flow- ers sold in New Y'ork last season and the present one at $8,00 per lOO, It was one of the sensations in cut flowers the whole season, Certiflo.ited N. Y. F. C. '98. PRICE: $3 per doz., $10 per 100, $75 per lOOO, 6at doz. rate, 50at 100 rate, 350 at 1000 rate. FOR SALE By FRANK NIQUET, Ft^niiL Patchogue, Long Island, N, Y. ...OR BY... JOHN N. MAY, E. G. HILL & CO., Summit, N.J. Richmond, Ind. Always mention the American Florist when writing advertisers. ...ROOTED CUTTINGS... ROSES ■ GflRNflTIONS We offer well rooted cuttings of Roses and Carnations. Our stock is clean and will be THOROUGHLY ROOTED when sent out. Special care given to packing and shipping of orders. J. A. BUDLONG, Wholsale Florist, ...CITY STORE... PHIPARn 37 & 39 RANDOLPH ST . UniUHOU ROSES. Per 100 PertOOO AM. REALTIES $2.50 $22.50 METEORS l.,50 12.50 BRIDES 1.50 12.50 BRIDESMAIDS 1.50 12.50 PERLES 1.50 12.50 CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 ARGYLE $4.00 $.35.00 MRS. GEO. M. BRADT... 4.00 35.00 ARM,\ZINDY 2.00 15.00 SCOTT 1.00 7.50 McGOWAN 1.00 7.50 TIDAL WAVE 1.00 7.50 DAYBREAK 1.00 7.50 CARNATIONS Healthy Rooted Cuttings Now Ready. Flora Hill, Alba Superba. Mayor Pingree, Jubilee. Hector, Victor, Daybreak, Triumph Wm, Scott, Armazindy. IVIinnle Cook Write lor pricrs. PENNROCK CO., Box 252. Wilmington, Del. Our Specialty! ROOTED CUTTINGS of PADIIATinilC MW VARItTIES of uAtlllAI llUld Special prioes to those wlio i^^iiM ij,k or who buy to sell again. Let us know what, ^ou are likely to need and gee prices. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. ESTIMATES GIVEN ON.. §S?^rN%s CARNATIONS ...THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III. Commercial White Carnation. lias, with me. durln- Dec.hin and bo far In Feb.. out-ylelded S. spray by nearly ',, aeems to be a con- tinuous bloomer, pure while, 3>B-iGch: no culls; does equally well on light or heavy soil . Have not lost a of ItJOO planted, nor Been a single case of stem rot. A strouK at the low price of $3.50 per 100; $:iO per 11)00 A few tboueand to spare Miirle Loutse Violets, rooted runners 50c per 100. FreiH'h Cannas. mxd, mostly vellow. dormant $3 per 100. Now ready. W. C. Stroh, Attica, N- Y, 838 The American Florist. Feb. QQQQSSQQQQQSQQQQSSQSSQQQQSQQQQSQSaOQSSQQQSQSQSQQQSSSaSQSSSQSSSQS! SSQSSQiQSSSQSQS Philadelphia vs. Boston THE LAWSON is a great pink. We all admit it, but "there are others." The MELBA for one carried off the Silver Cup at the Horticultural Society's Show in Philadelphia against the THE L&WSON and all others. Paste that "mem" in your hat. It will be useful in making up your order for the season's novelties. Read the following offer carefully; you will find some gems among the novelties and some prices that are tempting. .\I1 stock guaranteed WELL ROOTED, clean and first class in all respects. G- H. CRANE (Uorner). A loug-stemmed, bright scarlet, free, profuse and constant bloomer. It comes into bloom early and yields both (quality and quantity. Stem long and ttitf from the begi'nnini: to end nf season. Tested 3 years and proved all right as a commercial variety . Certificate A. C. S. MAUD ADAMS (Niquet). Deep, clear cerise of a very pleasing shade under any lignt. Most attractive color of its class. A large, bold, handsome flower with extra long stem, IH to 24 (E inches higli. with good calyx and exceedingly free flowering. K Price for the preceding 3 varieties, $10 00 per tOO: $75 00 per lOOO. 9 JVX^SO ■■ \ White Cloud, Gold Nugget, Mrs. James Dean, Mrs. Frances loost, John Young, Evelina and Painted Lady, '" .{5 perlUO, fi $40 per moil. Mrs. Geo M. Bradt, *.i P'T Iiiij, $4ii prr IIWO. BON TON, EMPRESS and PSYCHE. '.< «2.oU per 100, 8 „. , .. liiliO. FLORA HILL, VICTOR, JUBILEE. MAYOR PINGREE, LILY DEAN, ARMAZ.NDY and TRIUMPH, i" %^ per 100, J-'"' P' i- lOOo. 9 i ROBERT CRAIQ &i SON, ""^" "4^9;h street Philadelphia, Pa. \ MELBA. t'b's is a grand combination of good qualities; iree bloomer, early and continuous; in point of color the finest pink Car- nation yet produced; larjje and perfect form: very fragrant; long, stiff stem; was very profiiable in the TsVw York and Philadelphia markets last winter. Winnner of the silver i 'up :itiil i 'irlilic'atc November. 1897. Certificate Morristown and I'.irn'lustcr .s|i( \x>, value. Ready for dis- tribution now, AMERICA. I'he largest and most perfect shaped scarlet Carnation produced thus far, producing immense quantities of its soft scarlet flowers. Of extra robust growth, free in the production of bloom. A good commercial variety. Preliminary Certificate A. C. S. at Chicago. THESE 1898 NOVELTIES CARNATIONS! ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1000 MRS. fiEO. M. BRADT...$5.00 $40.00 JOHN YOUNG 5,00 40.00 ARGYLE 5.00 40.00 MRS. JAS. DEAN 5.00 40.00 EMPRESS 5.00 40.00 EVELINA 5.00 40.00 NEW YORK 5.00 40.00 WELLESLEY 5.00 40.00 CERISE QUEEN 5.00 40.00 BON TON 5.00 40.00 WHITE CLOUD 5.00 40.00 PAINTED LADY 5.00 40.00 MRS. FRANCES JOOST. 5.00 40.00 GOLD NUGGET 6.00 50.00 FIRE FLY 5.00 40.00 FLORA HILL 2.00 15.00 ARMAZINDY 2.00 18.00 TRIUMPH 2.50 20.00 MRS. McBURNEY 2.00 18.00 In addition to the above varieties we can furnish all the leading novelties for 1899 at introducers' prices; also many other standard varieties fully described in our Nev\r Trade List for 1899, which will be ready February 10th. H. WEBER & SONS, OAKi^AND, MD, Mention The American Florist. 5O,000 ROOTED CARNATIONS. Meteor, dark red. Hector. Uelen Keller. Minnie Cook. Eldorado. CuitioKB of the foUowlDK varieties Scott, pluk. Kose Queen, pink. Lizzie McGowan, white. Alaska, white. Storm King, white. Jahns Bros'. Red. Fellow Red. %\ . 50 per 100. $15 00 per 1000. Add stamps for mall orders. Orders must be accom- panied with oaoh D. A. CASEY, 31 Ashley St., Bridgeport, Conn. Kootf.l Cuttintjsof Nov- e!tit;s and Standard V:i- ri^ties. Send for price list. Rooted Cuttings Roses and Carnations!! We offer well-rooted cuttings of the following Roses and Carnations, all in fine condition. Place orders early. ROSES. :vm Brid Brid Perl Per 100 Per lOOO Perlo $1.50 SI 2. SO Kaiserin....' 2.0Q 17. SO I. SO 12.50 I STRONG PLANTS OUT OF 2 1-2 INCH POTS: Per 1(10 I'erlOUll I Per 100 Per lOOO esmaid S3. 00 S25.00 Meteor S3. 00 $25. GO ®^'"^'° " "" Kaiserin 3.50 30.00 CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 I Per 100 Per 1000 I Per ICO Per lOOO Wm. Scott SI.OO $7. SO Jubilee $2.50 S20.00 McBurney *2-50 *S0'2? Nancy Hanks . I. OO 7.50 | Mayor Pingree. .50 ■•.=«It ., o =r. o.. «« McCowan I.OO 7.50lAlafka .50 Tidal Wave 1.00 7.50 Nivea... .50 Kotiinoor I.OO 7.50 Daybreak 1.50 Flora Hill 1.50 12.50 I Armazindy 1.50 NEW CARNATION EVANSTON. i;,,..ti'.i 12.50 ! Painted Lady.. 3.00 25. OO 12.50 White Cloud .. 4. OO 35. OO 12.50 I Evelina 3.00 25.00 tliiius, $7.00 per IIXI; $6(1.00 per 1000. r.00 ; the REINBERG BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. CARNATIONS. Violets. Also IjAdt Campbell SwANLEY White and California GIANT DOUBLE ALYSSUM. W. R. SHELMIRE. Look Bex 10, Avondala. Pa. Telephone connection. THE BOSTON FERN s4o"J"ri((0(rto$ictt'ch A SPECIALTY. L. H. fOSTEH, 45 King Street, DORCHESTER, MASS. CARNATION SEEDS ^ Carnation ** Seedling Plants From Hand Fertilized, W,n'.er Blooming Varieties. 100 SEEDS - 25 CENTS 100 PLANTS FOR - $4.00 25 plants at 100 rate. Sent free by Mail. Cash with order. AMERICAN ROSE CO. WASHINGTON. D. C. Everybody is more pleased if j-ou say "saw your ad. in the American Florist" when writing. NEW CARNATION Gov. Griflfls SEEDLING OF VAN LEEUWEN ON DAYBREAK. Strong, healthy thrower, free from disease of al> kinds, continuous free bloomer with flowers very erect on. a stiff stem, 18 to 20 ni.; flowers similar in color to DAYBREAK, but much brighter, edge beautifully fimbriated, good shape and with full center, and does not burst; commands the highest [irices in New York for novelties. Having oeeu f^rown by us for the past 4 years we can with con- fidence recommend it to the florists of America as one of the best if not the best light pink carnation ever sent out. Orders are now being booked for rooted cuttings to be delivered Februarv 1 1899. Price,$75.00 per 1000; 500 at 1000 rates; $10.00 pes 100; ^.00 per dozen. All orders filled strictly in rotation. Cash with order from unknown correspondents. A per^^onal inspection invited. JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J. Haledon Ave. Nursery. Oi'K New Directory will be promptlj sent to you on receipt of order. Price postpaid, only $2. i8gg. The American Florist. 839 Bridesmaid Excelled.... BY THIS NEW ROSE MAID OF HONOR mmmmmmmmmm FORMERLY CALLED MISS CLARA BARTON Tin's is a sport trow Catherine Alerniet. After rigid tests during the last two j'cars, we are able to state: I — That its color is a rich, glowing pink, darker than Bridesmaid. II — That it is an excellent keeper, and sells over the counter better than Bridesmaid. Ill — That it is a most prolific bloomer with all perfect buds. Plants in 214 inch pots ready for delivery. PRICE: $15.00 psr 100; 50 at 100 rate. $125.00 per lOOO; 250 at 1000 rate. Hoffmeister Floral Co. 813 Elm Street, ^'•^-- CINCINNATI, OHIO. .M.SO SllI.K i;v E.G. KILL & CO., F. R. PIERSON CO., Richmond. Indiana. Tarrytown-on-Kudson. N. Y. I Grafted Maids ...and Brides. Orders booked now; guaranteed strictlv first class; $10.00 per 100. S. J. REUTER, • Westerly, R. I. =v\illi iiL';iV)' nbro ('rimsoii Rambler $15.1)0 and $18.00 per hundred Yellow ■• 10.00 ■■ 15.00 " White •• laOO •• 1300 ■' llnit ■■ 11)00 •■ 13.00 ■■ Order quick If you want them THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West Grove, Pa. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF Brides %BridGSiiiai(i§ $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000. All .-iittin-sarL' ui-11 I'oot.'.l. ri:i.-r or,l,.|-s r-,rly. M. A. HUNT FLORAL CO., Box 235. Terre Haule, Ind. If vou arc ready for YOUNG ROSES in 2-in. pots, send 50c. or $1.00 for samples of what varieties you want. We also have Rooted Cuttings of Roses and Carnations. Write GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Grafted Roses... MAKE MONEY BY STARTING RIGHT Grafted Roses will produce from 35 to 50 per cent more extra and first grade blooms than own root Roses. To accomplish this, however, you have to start rifjht with' gilt edged Rose Scions, properly arartfd on the best Manetti stock. Before placing vonr order for Grafted Roses \vf would invite nn insp<'c-tion of ourRoses nt Shnmn Hill. We" us.- Mk- best sel^.-ted Maneffi Sti..-k fi-.-ni Mr^,r>. At.'vaini'T Di.-ksnM .v son^. ni l;,.|i;ist <.nr 'jriltinu i> <1.mi.' I.v meii or.-viirri.'ti.T ;nwl tlir \\ 1 ^l ll..> .iitl.Triit \ ;iriri les ..1 Kms,.. is s..|. ■,-(.■<) |),.r^Mti;i li\ Ipm,, e.\c.-ptiun;ill\ w .-11 - rou ii ami Wi-ll n p.-i.r.l l^o.s.' j'lant ^, Th.> v:i rn't i.'s ;, rr AUGUSTA VICTORIA. BRIDE, BRIaESMAID. SOUV DU PRESIDENT CARNOT. MRS. PIERPONT MORGAN & MME. HOSTE. To secure our best stock order at once, as lacjill in rotation and Match is the last grafting month. Prices— From SH-in'-h pots, $10 per 100: $90 per 1000. We guarantee our plants to be as represented, and at those low prices you can more than pay for tlie plants on the first cut ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Hill, Del. Co., Pa. RAMBLER ROSES. CRIMSON RAMBLER, 3-year dormant plants, 4 to 5 canes, 4 to 5 feet long, j* ,/* Jt == per dozen, $3.00: per JOG, $20.00. PINK, WHITE and YELLOW RAMBLERS, 2-year dormant plants, extra J* ^ strong, per doz.,$2; per I00,$J5. CHICAGO. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, new vork. GREENHOUSES, Western Sprines, III. Ji^r OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1899 IS NOW READY, AND WILL-lgJ ter BE iWAILED UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS.-®! 840 The American Florist. Feb. ij^ Columbtis, O. Business is under the weather but in comparison to last year an encouraging increase in prices can be noticed. A good many flowers are imported daily, the home supply being rareU' equal to the demand. This does not mean that the demand is high, but it seems that the growers do not care to cater for home consumption. James McKellar has closed his cut flower department at Dobbie's dry goods house and is now taking care of the retail seed orders at Livingstons'. F. Danzer. Aliiond, N. Y. — D. C. Hopkins has equipped his greenhouses with new heat- ing apparatus. Wilmington, Del. — H. P. Potter has opened a very fine retail store at 603 Delaware avenue. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings. G. H. CRANE— The leader, large brilliant scarlet. Early and continuous bloomer. GEN MACEO (Ward)— Maroon scarlet. The best of its class. Early and free. GEN GOMEZ (Ward)— Cardinal maroon. Fn.- bloomer. GLACIER (Ward)— Pure white, dwarf habit AMERICA (Hill)— Large soft scarlet MELBA (May and Craig)— Light pink. WHITE CLOUD— All who have tried this variety (leclare it to be the best white carnation ever introduced. GOLD NUGGET, yeliou. NEW YORK, cerise pink. MRS. JAS. DEAN, MARY WOOD, white light pink. MRS. GEO. M. BRADT. -Vlso the best of all the other IsilS and stand:iril varieties. WE HAVE A FINE STOCK OF EARLY CITTINOS READY NOW. t5^~Send lor our complete descriptive Price List. Dwarf Yellow Lantana. Grows only Mrs. Geo. Jl. IJiadt, variegated .... 5.00 40.00 Gold Nugget, yellow 5.00 40.00 Mrs. Jas. Dean, light pink 5.00 40.00 Argyle, dark pink 6.00 40.00 New York, dark pink 5.00 40.00 .Tno. Young, white 5.00 40.00 Mrs. Frances Joost, pink 5.00 35.00 Hvehna, white 4.00 30.00 lion Ton, scarlet 4.00 311.00 I'lrnpre.ss, crimson 4.00 30.00 Victor, pink 3.00 20.00 .iMbil.'c, scarlet 2.00 15.00 .Vrnia/.indy, variegated 2.00 15.00 Kloia Hill, white 2.00 15 00 Daybreak, light pink 2.00 15.00 Hend for cataloKue. CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Greenhouses and address .lOLIET, ILL. y^ 4*1 ft Orders booked Orchids! ^^^^^i Labiata. C. ^^■^-^ MOS8I.B and C. SrEcrosissijTA, f..r sprinL' dolivcrv. Choir-o ORCHID FLOWERS alw:iy> on hand'. LAGER & HURRELL, summit, n. j. Orchid Growers and Importers. r>i\.H:rviiVs By the Tens Thou- sands. My prize winners carried off llie highest natlonHl honors yet awarded the dahlia— a diploma and cold medal at the Omaha Exposition. Get my catalogue Dennison Bros. South Side Floral Co.— Gentlemen: We received the Verbena CuttlnRsand must Bay that they are the finest we have ever seen offered to the trade. VVe would have favored you flud order for Ureer b Double Fringed Petunias. Tliankine you verv kindly, we are Reep'y youfe, Dennison Bros.. Bala. Pa. VERBENAS. New Mammoth. 2.5 varletlCB, strong, rooted cutlingB. GOc per 100: f5 00 per 1000. PETUNIAS. Dreer'B Double Fringed. 12 vartetleB, strong rooted cuttings. fl.CO per 103 A crop of 100,000 Verbenas and Petunias ready for delivery at once. Express prepaid to all polcts. Cash with order. Send for descriptive circular. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., ...SPRINGFIELD, ILL ALM ■ ^ y fRESH QJ^^-e^. ON HAND 100 1000 3000 CocosWeddeliana $1.00 $.S.OO $22.50 Kentia Belmoreana 1.00 6.50 17.50 Latania Borbonica 60 2.50 6.50 Pandanus Utilis 1.50 12.50 36.00 Araucaria Excelsa 1.00 T.ijO Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 1.25 10.00 Dracaena Indivisa.. . per oz , 50c. J. L. SCHILLER, .. .404 East 34th Street. NEW YORK CITY. ALBERT FUCHS, (Kstabllshed 18S) ) PALMS, FERNS, FICUS Latania BorbODlea. ready for 3-lnch: stronR. $fj 00 per 100. Fine. stroDB stock of Kerns for dishes, 1^1.00 per lUO; $25. CO per 1000. Aapara^UB plumosus nanus, 3-lnch. $8.00 per 100. FlcuB elaettca. 5-lnch. So 00 per doz.; Olncb, tu 50; 3 to 5 feet high, t) 50 to S3 00 each. Sword Ferns, 4)4 Inch, ready for 5-lnch, $10 00 per 100. Twenty-one modern Greenhouses. iMcdal awarded on Pahns at World's Fair, 1803. 2059-73 N. Halsted St., CHICAGO. ILL. Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarlas, etock enormouB. qualliv the HncHt. SANDER, Bruges, Belgium. agent: a. DIMMOCK, 60 Vesey Street, - - NEW YORK. Rose Hill Nurseries PALM FARM OF AMERICA The largest and finest stock of Palms in America... SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, N. Y. Several thousand florists supply the majority of their wants after a perusal of these pages. ^10% Verbena King ^_. • SAYS: jBd ^H*" ^PK\ "Jones pays the 1 '* J freight," so do we on - - all rooted cuttings and until further notice we will sell our fine ._,. "k Mammoth Verbenas ^^•.r ^ (a> 60c. per 100, $5.00 -^^H ^^ ^^^ per 1000. all well root- ^^^M -^ -'"^ \^^^Kf- ^<^' ^fu^ ^^ name, l^V ^ ^^^W strictly free from rust ^W JKHIf^ ^^ mildew. Our Ver- benas go everywhere; it makes no ditference where you live, w'e guar- antee to reach you in safety and guarantee satis- faction. What more can you ask? Just try us and we will do the rest. We can fill all orders for Verbenas at the following prices; 60c. per 100. ff5.00 per 1000. 5000 for $22.00, 10,000 for ^.00, 25,000 for $95.00. 50,000 for $175.00. Yes. and we have them, too. TESTIMONIAL. Xotice what Mr. E. W. Hicks says about our Verbenas: Send for our New List. C. nuMFELD— Dear Sir: i received the ICOO Ver- benas In flret-claaB orcier; they are the picture of health. Many thankB for your kind ^eiieroflty. Yours very truly, B. W. Hicks. St. Louis, Mo. HELIOTROPES. 10 named vars.. 80c per 100, $6 per 10011. AGERATUM Cope's Pet, blue, and Lady Isalxl, uiiiii-. .SQr p.T 100. $4 per 1000. COLfcUS', 40 b<-st ii;iin.M| v.irs.. 70c per 100, $6 per 1000. FUCHSIAS, nam...! vars., $1.25 per 100. CAR ATIONS. Wm. Scott and McGowan.$l per 100, $9 per 1000. Remember, we prepay mail and express charges on all rooted cuttings. ' 5^"Tbat cash please. C. HUMFELD, The Rooted Cutting Specialist. Send for new list. CLAY CENTER, KAN. .. MIXED GLADIOLUS... A lot of bulbs, bulblets and spawn will be closed ouL cheap. Samples mailed on receipt of 10 cents. A descriptive catalogue and wholesale price list of Ornamental Nurserv stock for all in the tradr. SAMUEL C. nOON. Morrisville, Bucks Co., Pa. SPECIAL OFFER-GHEflP! Anybody who intends to grow UFATU lisrs is your chancel Speak quick it n LH I n you want any. I have a surplus of line bushy plants from SVi-iii. pots of the Xraas variety, ERICA FRAGRANS, $1SI"J P-r 100. C.Hsh niusta.:i-..niii;inv all ur.lprs. A. Sr.Hlll THFI.S, Box 78. College Point, L. I. N. Y. WII4T YOl ARE WAITING FOR ! Alternanthera. red and yellow, strong I'l.mts per 100, 75c Coteus line plants, 2i4-in " 75c Marguerites. " 2V^-in *' 75c Ageratum. blue, " S'/o-in " 75c If not satisfied your money back without discussion. THORNTON & RUSSELL. 607 E. .Jeftersoii St.. - M.\C<«MB. ILL. Chrysanthemums. We are Headquarters for all '99 Nov- elties. Also complete list of best commercial varieties. f!orre.s|>ond*»nce .Solicited. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. I'er 1011 Rooted Cuttings of Princess Pauline Ageratum $1.50 2 in. pots, ready to shift 4.00 Dewdrop Begonia, 2-in. ready to shift 3.00 Umbrella plants, lYz-'m.i'me condition 3 00 J. W. YATES PLANT CO. 22 West Liberty St., SPRINGFIELD. O. GERANIUMS. KIne rooted cuttluKs, mixed, from soil $13 per lllOO 2>i-lnch. ml.\ed 20 per MOO ■• ■• S. A. Nutt, La Kavorlt*. etc.... 25 per 1000 Mme. Sallerol. 2M-lnch 20 per 1000 COLEUS, fine, from sol] 1 per UIO cashpkase. CARL HAOENBIROER, W.Mentor.O. i8gg. The American Florist. 841 f*» CANNAS and CALADIUM ESCILENTIM. Austria Alex. Billard Alsace (B/anc's) Alphonse Bouvier Ami Pichon Chevalier Besson.... Chas. Henderson Chicago Count H. de Choiscul. Cuba Libre E. G. Hill Fair Persian Francois Crozy Florence Vaughan... Golden Moon Golden Beauty Gloriosa Geoffrey St. Hillaire.... Helen Gould H. A. Dreer Italia J. D Cabos J. C. Vaughan John White too. .$2.00 ,. 2-50 ,. 3.00 .. 2 ,50 . 2 00 ,. 1.25 .. 1.00 ,. 2.50 ,. 1.25 ,. 2.50 ,. 8.00 .. 5.00 .. 1.50 .. 2.00 .. a. 50 .. 3.00 .. G.OO ,. 2.50 . 3.00 . 2.50 . 2.50 . 3.00 . 2.50 We offer an immense stock of home-grown roots. All are in perfect condition and we guarantee them to be strictly true to name. The Cannas are strong and plump, with 2 or 3 eyes to each, the Caladiums are solid and firm, with good centers. We make no charge for packages or packing and allow Five Per Cent Discount for cash with order woo. L. Colonib Mme. Montifiore.... Manda's Ideal Mme. Molin Mme. Crozy M. Messnier Papa Paul Bruant Professor Paul Marquant 1.50 Pierson's Premier 2.50 Pluto 3.00 Queen Charlotte 2.00 Rose I'nifiue 2.00 Kobt. Christie 3.00 Sunbeams 2.50 Souv. d'.Antoine Crozy 3.00 Souv. du President Carnot 3.00 William Elliott 2.00 $15.00 20.00 20.00 15.00 9.00 8.00 20.00 10.00 12.00 15 0'» 3.00 20.00 15.00 15.00 20.00 20 00 20.00 20.00 CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. 10 to 12 inches circumference.. S to 10 " .$6.00 $50.00 . 3.50 30.00 J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. I Begonia i I Gloire de Lorraine, i S The finest winter-blooming plant 72 7i in cultivation. In bloom half g ffk the year. We offer stock plants /m (Sf Plants from 2'/i-\n pots, 25c. each; ff g $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100. ^ g Plants from 4-in. pots, 50c. each; $5 ^ g per doz., $40 per 100. 0 fff By mail, lOc each extra. S jZ Our Florists' Wholesale List of new 2 S and choice FLOWER SEEDS g •J ■.■.•.■.'.■.mailed free.'. ".•.■.■.■. 4? I R. & J. TARQIHAR & CO., ^; 0 J6 & 19 South Market St., § 1 ^ ^ ^ BOSTON. I Mention AmerloaQ Flonn. Julius Roehrs CHOICE DECORATIVE and FLOWERING PLANTS. J^ EASTER SPECIALTIES! J^ Carlton Hill, N. J. Alabama Smilax. WILD. DAGGER FERNS. SWAMP HOLLY, MISTLETOE. All orders will be tilled Immediately upon arrival. Kurprlces address d. D. Mcpherson. - troy. ala. Mention American Florist. Adiantum Farleyense. FINE PLANTS In 5-lnch pots, at $'.i.00 per dozen. EDWIN LONSDALE, Wyndmoor, Chestnut Hill. PHILADELPHIA. BABY PRIMROSE. ^ THE NEWESTTHIN'aFOR '^ ti-In. pot by Easter and ^ carry .'lO to UKI sprays of ,.f. rosy flowers. 10 to 15 In. ^ long; lasts 4 weeks when cut: wholesales at $"'2 per ICO; grows floely In ccol house: perpetual bloom- er. r.> for *12,i. mailed: 100. jy. express New Fragrant $1000 CALLA. Very dwarf and free bloomer, has the fra- grance of violets and lilies: Stand 12 per 12, $i; and $12 per 100. mailed. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. 2-ln..34for$l,60, mailed. W per 100, e.vpress; 3-ln.. •24 for *2 jO, mailed : S7 per 100. express. IN BEST ..VARIETIES. SPECIALTIES ROSES, from 3-lnch pots. • CARNATIONS, for fall delivery. . CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prices low. Send for list. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS, FISHKILL. N. Y. Tell them where you saw the advt. 842 The American Florist. Feb. CARNATIONS cuttings. Lizzk' ,McG..u:iii, 'I'lcl;!: \V:ive, Ivory. Alaska, Uncle John, Win. s.-cp|l, Ilrlcii Keller imd Garfield $2.00 per 100; $iri.(li p,,- kkh). Daybreak, Emily I'ierson and Fl"r:i llilH;;i.Uii |ier 100;' $25.00 perlOOO. .Tubilee and Mcmll,, $3.00 per 100. Mayor Pingree, Mrs.Ch. Iliihiiir :iiid Mrs. Geo. Bradt $4.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 2«-iu. pots. ,Fraiik llindi, M^^. M. i;\.rs..ii, Mrs. C. 11. Weeks, Wiij, II UimIim-i - 1 v'li.M-n, Mrs. C. H. Piei ;in.ir. iii i 1(10. Western King, Milvll.i\^. ■ I . li. h I. iHler, Lorelei, Go den Tr..|ili\ M -K im- I'l -" > 'll'nv I'Vllow. $.'i.00 per 100. Fifty Standard Souts — lyorv, Mrs. Kobinson, Golden Wedding, Mrs. Perrin, etc., $3.00 per 100. CYCLAMEN P. GIGANTEUM,4-in. in bloom, $15 a 100. CINERARIA. liiMSln,-k.4-in. $10.00 per 100, 6-in, $l,i. DRACAENA INOIVISA, 2!<-iu. $4.00 per 100; 4-incli $1('.00 per IIIU. FUCHSIAS, strong summer grown, $3.00 per 100. FARFUGIUM GRANDE. 2',-in., J8.00 per 100; 3-in $12.00 per 100. GERANIUMS. Splendid .issovtment, $25 per 1000; $3.00 per 100 Mt. Snow and Happy Thought 4.00 " Ivv Leaf Souv. de Chas. Turner.... 4.00 " '■ Mme. Salleroi and Rose 3.00 " " Mrs. PolL.ek 5.00 " " Mrs. P.irk.r 6.00 " - NEW VARIETIES Hbl. New Life, J. Rieard, Pres. L I Pir.is. Uruant. U.-aoty Pointevine and Athlete, $5.00 ijer 100. Rex Begonias. 10 KINDS. 3 and 4-ini-h pots 50c per do/,., $4.00 per 100 ...HELIOTROPE... Four e.\lra Hue s..riH, +:i.Oii |.ir lOU; Czar$l perdo/. HYDRANGEAS. This stoek \Mll 111. .Mill this spring. Ilortensis, 2M-in. * I oil |..i luu: 4-in. $10.00 ijer 100 r. iin.l i-.-iii.-ii *-;:,ui) per 100. Thos. Ilo^i:;, .'! 111. $s.iiiip,.r lOii; 4-in. $12.50 per 100. LATANIA BORBONICA, 2!i-ineli.. $l.i»i p..r llio I 4 ni.-li $2.50 per doz. 3-ineh H.OO - • | .»i-ineli 4..50 " ■■ ti-inch $il.00 per dozen. LIBONIA PENRHOSIENSIS. 4-in. in bud $10.00 |...r 100; 2-in. $3.00 per 100. MOON FLOWER, White ,$4.00 per 100 PELARGONIUMS. Mme. Thibaut. spleii.li.l new .l.iuble, ' 4-inch....$l,5.00perlOO I ^!'i-in.|i . $10.00 per 100 Victor.... 6.00 " ■• |.Mi\e.l Willi l:ibel$3' •■ PETUNIAS, DOUBLE WHITE. Strong grower, fre.. l.l...iiii..r,sii..w White, $4 per 100 Leading forcing s..rl, $;!.U0 p.-'r 100; $25.00 per 1000 3-inch $5.00perl00 50 yarieties ever bloomers 3.00 " " 20 •■ H. P's 5.00 ■■ '• VINCAS. 2M-in. $3 per 100; 4-in. $15 per 100. W. L. SMITH, AURORA, j» ,ji J* .-» ILLINOIS. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, Slr..i. . 1 x.'ir ,$4.00 per 100 All. I .' Mir, $2.50 per lOO; $20.00 per 1000 11. - ■ ..IV $4.00 per 100 '\tu:. _ . , .ii; 5.00 ■• •' Uahii.i.. .11..... :-.') varieties 4.00 - " Cvperus (L'mbrella plant) 3.00 '• " " 4-inch 10.00 '• " Feverfew. Little Gem 3.00 " " Achill.-i ^viu-L.ties 3.00 " " A._.. i:,..i.,, ...,,. sPet 3.00 •■ •• .\spii. I l.ii.iissimus 6.00 ■• •• Clip -' ■. "' s 3.00 ■• •• lavii ... .;-,,, !i 6.00 •■ •• KuL.li 1, hi. 3.00 •• ■■ >'irn nil. .1-1:1 ( itlienua each 3.00 " " Otalirii. ..i.ii.j.s, 4-in...$2.00 per doz. Oleaiid.rs. double white 6.00 " " " 6-inch 40.00 Salvias 3.00 " - Smilax 2.00 " " Swainsoniii 4.00 " "■ VicNiv, I iilil..! Ilia and Mary Louise.. 3.00 " " Vel\..i i.iiiii, :i inch 8.00 ■■ ■■ Lelii..ii \ . il,..|,a 4.00 " ■■ Euphorbi.i spleiidens 4-111. $2 per doz. VERBENAS. Pot plants $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per lOIKl Cuttings 75 •■ ■• 6.00 •■ • COLEUS. Pot plants 2.60 per 100; ,$20.00 per 1000 Rooted cuttings 1.00 " " 6.00 " " I'Vir further prices and descriptions consult our ::Op;igi- Trade List readv IVb. Intli. Send for iC SANSEVIERA ZEYLANICA. 5-inch pots $1.00 per doz, Cash With Order. McDonald & Steele, CRAWFORDSVILLE, IND. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Good, strong, healthy stock of the following well-known varieties: Mme. G. Bergmann Eugene Dallledouze Ivory Wm H. Ijliicoln The Queen Tol. w. B. Smith Mrs. ,1erome.lone8 Mrs J. G Whllldln Ktolle de Lyon V H. Hallock Miss Minnie Wanamaker Maud Dean Golden Wedding Culllngfordll Nlveus Geo. W. Chllds Minerva Bessie Burtou Liberty Modesto BonnalTon Western King Mrs. J J. Glessner Pink Ivory Belle of Castlewood Mrs. Murdock KoseOwen ,I,G Woodford oOc. per doz : from 214 In. pots. $2 00 per ICO. Carinas, goodvar namea S2 00 per 100 '" ■ ■■ mixed l.OOperlOO Nymphaea Odorata Cigantea, .. ,„ ,,^, sliong roots :i!,OperlOO R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md. FUCHSIAS../ °'^'^"""^^ oiilv Purple Prince and Elm Citv left- Si. oij p.r 100. $!).00 per 1000. (lllier viiri..ti..s ri'iuly ntjain Feb. 15. too HIBIf^CUS. d..iible red, year old plants. 2-ili.-li. *-'.n(l I he IIHI CYPERUS AL.TERNIFOL.IUS, 2-incli, $2.00; 4 inch, $4.00. GERANIUMS -i inch, labeled, $2.C0 per 100. $20.00 p..r 1000. FISHER & SON, 901 South Harket St., - - GALION, O. Little lrd..r or -...i.l references. PANSIES WORTH RAISING. Good Small Plants frum oold f mines or ;^r.'eii- house only, at $4.00 per 1000. All others not accessible at present. ^^Cash with Okdee. Seed as usual. C, SOLTAU & CO., "•'.1*?KT;^*c7'?rN. J. STRAIN rHIIOItdi PLANTS. Klnest ml.xed. Good little plants for cold frames, SlIRIper lUUl. express. Seed, Jl.OO per pkg, $!i 00 per ounce. E. B. JENNINGS, l. b. 254, Southport, Conn. nrnworof Hi» Kinniit PHnHlen. Tell them where you saw the ad. i8gg. The a mer i ca n F l o r i s t. 843 Cleveland. We are in the midst of the most pro- tracted period of cold weather that we have had so far this winter and flowers continue quite Scarce in nearly all lines. Aside from the steadiness of the demand for stock, business continues without any especially noteworthy feature, unless it be the demand for stock suitable for funeral purposes. Prices continue steady in all lines at about the rates that have been going for three weeks or more, roses averaging about $5 for good stock. Carnations sell at about $1.50 per hun- dred, although a few bring more when extra good. Dutch bulb stock has im- proved in quality but the j^rice is low, everything in that line .selling at $3 a hundred. A. Minneapolis. The park board committee has received the following bids for furnishing plants for the various parks ot the city during the coming year: C. A. Smith, $1,084.7."); R.J. Mendenhall, $l,3.->6.7r); J. H. Hart- man, .$1,377.50; E. Nagel, $1,519. The committee will recommend that the bid of Mr. Smith be accepted. Boston Florist Letter Go. This wooden box nicely stained and vapi nishedt 18x30x12 made in two Bectionst one for each size letter, g^iven away with first order of 600 letters. Block Letters. 1 M or 2-lncb elze. per 100. $i.OO. Script Letters, $4. Kaetener with each letter or word. Used by leadlriK florlets everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F, McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. A. HERRMANN "r:; Florists' Supplies Send for a price list. 404-406-408-410-412 E. 34th St , NEW YORK H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Cycas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and immortelles. New Catalogue of all FLORISTS SUPPLIES on application. JJ?"For the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. so. 52. 54 and 56 N. 4th St . PHILADELPHIA. PA. Best in the World For Strintrlns: & Tying Purposes. Made In green and fancy colors. Price. $l.2,> per lb. Send for samples. JOHN C. MEYER & CO. 87 SiimnuT St., Boston. John Conley & Son, Mannfactnrers of 2 AND 4, DOMINICK STREET, 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. Write for Circu or Estimates Lockland Lumber Co., LOCKLAND, O. WHEELER-STENZEL CO. IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF- Make your contracts for next season now. We can deliver to any part of the country and Save You Money Greenhouse Glass 72 Sudbury St., BOSTON, MASS. ]M[. EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OP ^Florists' Supplies. New Illustrated Catalogue Free for the Asking. 25 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA. SCOLLAY SPRINKLER... INDISPENSABLE ^ J. A. Scollay, Maker,' 74 Myrtle Ave. Brooklyn, N. Y. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. 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S2!l Foster Lucius II 8.18 Fuohs Albert 810 Gardeners" Chronicle. 835 Gibbons H ■N IV Goodwin Harries Co Gorton & Lldgerwood III Groenewegen J 833 Gunther WmH 829 Gumey Heater Co — 814 Hagenburger Carl Hall Ass'n . .828 HalnesS Y & Co I Hales H W 843 Hancock Geo & Son. . .83i HartMA 829 HeacockJos I Hennecke C Co 843 Herr Albert M 835 Herrmann A 843 Hllflnger Bros Ill Hltchlngs A Co IV HoUnielstcr Floral Co 839 Uoltun & UunkelCo. 82i; HookerU M Co Ill HoranBdw C 829 Hort Adv 821) Hose Connection Co.. IV Hoyt A T Ill Humfeid (J 810 Hunt B H 8.'7 Hunt M A Floral Co 839 Illinois Cut Flower Co 827 Jackson & Perkins Co. I Jacobs 8 A Sons Ill Jennings BR &12 Johnson A Stokes 11 JonfS W B Co II Kastlng W F 828 Kasting Wm F A Co..83li Keller Bros 844 Keller Geo A Sons 814 Kellogg Geo M 828 Kelsey Harlan P.. 828 Kennlcott B-"" C".327 W,, KnopH Oscar A Co.... II Krafts Plant Tonic. 84:1 Kroeschell Bros Co — III KuehQ C A 828 Kuhl Geo A 839 Labo Jos 842 Lager A Hurrell 849 Lang Julius 829 Uttlefleld H F 1 Livingston Seed Co... L.j. S.MlTU. Adrian. Mich . secretary. THIS ISSIE 36 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. The American Carnation Society 845 — Eightli annual convention 845 —President Wm. P. Craig (portrait) S45 — List of awards 847 — Those present 848 —The president's address 848 —Secretary's report 849 — Report of nomenclature committee . . 849 — Carnations from a retailer's standpoint . . . 849 —Bench arranged for sub-watering (illns.i . . 850 —Sub watering and dry air in greenhouses . 850 — ludoor-grown carnations ... 852 Some of the new carnations (illus.) 8.^3 The oflice boy on the big carnation deal . . . 8,^3 Toronto 853 New York 854 Chicago 854 Boeton . . 855 The seed trade 860 Seed adulteration 860 Pittsburg 860 The nursery trade . . : 862 Crops in the south injured 862 Philadelphia 862 St. Louis 862 Milwaukee 863 Our pastimes— Bowling at St. Louis 8IM — Fun in Minnesota 864 — Convention pastimes . . 864 —■With Cleveland bowlers ... 864 —Bowling at Buffalo 864 — New York pastimes 864 —With Chicago medalists 864 —A Thursday night at Flatbush 864 Buffalo 861) Montreal 8T0 Worcester, Mass 872 Orange, N. J 874 Omaha 875 John Springer, a well known nursery- man at Clinton, Iowa, died February 9 of apoplexy. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. EIGHTH ANNUAL CONVENTION, PHILADELPHIA, FEB. 16 and 17, J899. It was evident early on Thursday morn- ing that all the sanguine predictions in regard to the eighth annual convention of the American Carnation Society were to be fully realized. Despite the entan- glements -which Old Boreas, king of the blizzard, had thrown about eastern rail- roading the delegates from all sections WM. p. CRAIQ. President-elect of the American Carnation Society. of the country began to arrive early on Wednesday and the stream was aug- mented momentarily until the night of the first day, when it subsided. More than one hundred carnation enthusiasts were present when President William Nicholson called the society to order for its first session at noon on Thursday. Horticultural Hall was the busiest place in Philadelphia all that forenoon. The work of staging exhibits was some- what retarded by belated trains, and in fact several of the most prominent grow- I ers from distant points had not passed the snow blockade when eleven o'clock arrived, the hour at which all exhibits not in place were disqualified for competion, but the early arrivals gave assurances of a display equal to previous records of the society and an even higher quality of blooms. Horticultural Hall proved, as it often has in the past, an ideal place for the exhibition; every requisite was at hand and the arrangements, perfected by Superintendent George C. Watson, left nothing to be desired. In the room of the Philadelphia Flo- rists' Club, President Nicholson called the convention to order promptly at the stroke of noon. The report of Secretary Albert M. Herr was laid over until after- noon and the president read the list of those recommended as judges by the executive committee. The society at once proceeded to ballot and the follow- ing six gentlemen were selected: Committee to judge seedlings — C. H. Allen, Floral Park, N. Y.; William Scott, Buffalo; and Willis N. Rudd, Mt. Green- ■ft'ood, 111. Committee to judge general classes — Richard Witterstaetter, Sedarasville, O.; Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass.; and Eugene Dailledouze, Flatbush, N. Y. An adjournment was then taken until t^^o oclock. The report of the secretary was pre- sented and acted upon at the opening of the afternoon session and was followed by the reading by Mr. Herr of the report of the nomenclature committee, which was accepted. Then came the reading of President Nicholson's address, which was received with applause. It was laid on the table for discussion at the evening session. The first essay of the convention was that from a retailer's viewpoint by Thomas F. Galvin, of Boston, which was read by Mr. Craig. It was received with the thanks of the society. Treasurer Fred. Dorner.Jr., of Lafayette, Ind., presented his annual report, which showed receipts since the Chicago meet- ing amounting to $965.32, and expendi- tures aggregating $492.95. The balance on hand is $472.37 as against $106.32 a year ago. The financial statement was received as indicative of the increased prestige and efficiency of the organization. Robert Kift was next called upon to 846 The American Florist. Feb. i8 discuss the carnation from the field of vision of the Philadelphia retailer and read an essay which was concluded amid much applause. John D. Twomblyhere arose to present a telegram from Thomas W. Lawson, of Boston, contributing $500 to next year's premium fund. This was received with lively applause and on motion of John N. May the secretary was instructed to acknowledge the subscription. Mr. May then read a paper entitled "Indoor- Grown Carnations," by C. W. Johnson, Mt. Greenwood, 111., Mr. Johnson being unable to be present. Mr. Johnson's views were greeted with the applause of the members and the official thanks of the society. "Commercial Fertilizers and their rela- tion to Carnation Culture" was the topic assigned to Prof. W. E. Britton, of the ■ Connecticut Experiment Station, New Haven, Conn., and was discussed in an interesting, thorough aud practical man- ner. Numerous questions were pro- pounded to Prof. Britton at the conclu- sion of his address and in reply to one of them he said that in his tests nitrate of soda seemed to aid slightly in stiffening the stems of Daybreak. In speaking of the comparative value of carbonate of potash, muriate of potash and sulphate of potash he stated that the muriate is cheapest but that the others are all right. He said there is no danger in mixing chemical ingredients in soil immediately before planting if they are used moder- ately and mixed thoroughly. George. A. Rackham, on behalf of the Detroit Florists' Club, invited the society to meet in Detroit in 1900. At four o'clock the society adjourned to meet again in the evening. The evening session was opened at 8:30 by the reports of the committees on awards, which was followed by the selec- tion of the next place of meeting. John N. May nominated the city of Baltimore and Wm. Scott placed Buffalo in the field, whereupon Mr. Rackham withdrew Detroit in favor of the latter candidate. Edwin Lonsdale called for a ballot and the choice fell upon the Bison City. As soon as possible John Westcott gained the floor and set the convention into hilarious enthusiasm by an invita- tion from the Philadelphia Florists' Club to a banquet on Friday evening. The nomination of officers was next in order and Edwin Lonsdale presented the name of Wm. P. Craig as a candidate for the presidency. Wm. Fancourt, Wilkes- barre, Pa., nominated J. L. Dillon, of Bloomsburg, but that gentleman with- drew in favor of Mr. Craig, whose elec- tion was unanimous. Wm. F. Kasting, of Buffalo, was elected vice-president and Secretary Albert M. Kerr and Treasurer Fred. Dorner, Jr., were re-elected, the selection in each case being unanimous by acclamation. Prof. J. C. Arthur then took up the sub- ject of sub-irrigation, supplementing his remarks before the society at the Chicago meeting. After the reading of his essay the interest with which it was received was evidenced by the discussion, in which many joined. In the discussion relative to the cost of sub-irrigated beds and the comparative values of galvanized iron, cement and cypress Mr. Dorner gave the results of his experience and stated that not only was the labor of watering reduced sev- enty-five per cent but stronger stems and more even flowers were produced. W.N. Rudd related his experiments with a sub- irrigated section of bench and a similar section of an ordinary bench with a layer of bricks in the bottom and stated that thus far the best results had been obtained upon the latter. Prof Arthur replied that brick-bottomed beds must give bet- ter results than ordinary top-watered benches as the bricks would help to aerate the soil. Continuing, he said that in his experiments with carnations he was gomg outside the sphere of the experi- ment station as generally understood, for the popular idea limits the work of the stations to researches for the benefit of the farmer and stock-raiser. C. H. Allen endorsed Prof Arthur's statement as to the inadequate facilities afforded experi- ment stations for work for the advance- ment of floriculture and on motion of William Fancourt Messrs. John N. May, C. H. Allen and Robert Craig were appointed a committee to draft resolu- tions expressing the society's apprecia- tion of the services Prof Arthuris render- ing to floriculture, copies of the same to be sent to all experiment stations. The address of President Nicholson was then taken from the table for discussion. The recommendations therein relative to TWO CENTER BENCHES SHOW JOHN N. MAY'S NEW CARNATION OLYMPIA. the change in the scale of points forjudg- ing seedlings were endorsed by Eugene Dailledouze, Wm. Scott, Robert Kift, W. N. Rudd,C. H. Allen and J. N. May. Mr. Dailledouze stated thathe considers color the strongest point; Mr. Kift urged the value of a long stiff stem, and Mr. Rudd deprecated the stress laid upon the calyx and also characterized as humbug the matter of exhibiting the plant in compe- tition for a certificate. Messrs. Rudd, Fisher and Dailledouze were appointed a committee to revise the scale of points and report to the society. Wm. Scott, Ernst .\smusand Fred. Dor- ner, Jr., were appointed a committee on final resolutions, and then came adjourn- ment. There was but a small attendance when the society was called to order at 10:30 Friday morning. Sectional vice-presi- dents were announced as follows: Peter Fisher, ElUs, Mass.; W. R. Shel- mire, Avondale, Pa.; Benj. Durfee, Wash- ington, D. C; W. B. Kemble, Oskaloosa, la.; J. H. Sievers, San Francisco. The judges of exhibits submitted a sup- plementary report commendatory of the displays of the Cottage Gardens, Frank Niquet, A. M. Herr, J. L. Dillon, W. E. Hall, L. B. Eastbum, John Murchie and the Hoffmeister Floral Co., which had arrived late because of the snow blockade. The committee to which was referred the matter of a revision of the scale of points employed in judging seedlings reported and, after discussion, their scale was adopted. It is as follows: Color, 25; size, 20; stem, 20; form, 15; substance, 10; calyx, 5; fragrance, 5. — 100. It was the consensus of opinion that a certificate of merit is not intended as a guarantee or means of determining the commercial value of a variety and should not be so regarded. Eugene Dailledouze proposed a sweep- stakes competition for the Buffalo meet- ing to determine the largest and finest carnation, every variety, old or new, being eligible. The proposition met with favor and Messrs. Dailledouze, Craig and Ward were appointed to formulate a plan. They recommended an entrj' fee of $5 for each variety and an additional $5 to be paid at the time of staging the exhibit; twelve blooms to be shown of each variety, none of which to be first yeat seedlings; judging to be on the soci- ety's scale of points; premiums to be a first and second. The scheme was adopted. John N. May then reported for his com- mittee appointed Thursday, as follows: Resolved, That the American Carna- tion Society, in convention assembled, desires to express its thanks to Prof J. C. Arthur, of the Indiana Experiment Sta- tion, for the paper he has just read to us, giving the results of his experiments in sub irrigation and at the same time to urge on the national government the importance of the work of the experiment stations throughout the country and the necessity of more liberal appropriations to enable them to carry on the work which has already proven to be of incal- culable benefit to the farmers and florists of America. In the cultivation of plants and flowers millions of dollars are invest>;d and this bvisiness is now one of the growing industries of the country, adding to the higher enjoyments of the people and deserving of every encourage- ment from the government. This resolution was adopted and the secretary ordered to send copies to direc- tors of experiment stations and legisla- tive committees interested. i8gg. The American Florist. 847 Mr. May proposed Thomas W. Law- son for honorary membership and he was unanimously elected amid much applause. Mr. Ward talked briefly upon his expe- riences with sub-irrigation and empha- sized the danger of over-watering. He stated that he found that Prof. Arthur's plans of sub-watering gave him better flowers, longer and stronger stems and a more continuous crop and said that he expects the system to be generally adopted in the future. He, however, said that he would not advise a grower whose houses are equipped with good benches of the old pattern to pull them out just vet, but to begin gradually and thor- oughly test the new method for himself The judges brought in a further sup- plementary report upon excellent but belated exhibits from E. G. Hill & Co., Hopp & Lemke, H. Weber & Son and John H. Sievers & Co. Hannah Hobart, the seedling of the latter, was in remark- ably fine condition after its journey from San Francisco and scored eighty-six points. Wm. Scott reported for the committee on resolutions thanking the Pennsylva- nia Horticultural Society, the Philadel- delphia Florists' Club and local people generally for the many courtesies of the convention. Adjournment was then taken. List of the Awards. The following are the awards of pre- miums at the eighth annual convention of the American Carnation Society: CERTIFICATES. A certificate of merit to L. E. Marquisee, Syracuse, N. Y., on Marquis. A certificate of merit to John N. May, Summit, N. J., for Olyrapia. A certificate of merit to the Cottage Gardens, Queens, N. Y., for General Gomez. A certificate of merit to the Cottage Gardens, Queens, N. Y.. for General Maceo. A certificate of merit to H. Weber & Son, Oakland, Md., for seedling No. 38. CLASS A. One hundred blooms white, 1st to Hugh Graham, Philadelphia, on White Cloud. One hundred blooms light pink, 1st to C. Besold, Mineola, N. Y., on Frances Joost; 2d to Robert Craig & Son, Phila- delphia, for Melba. One hundred blooms scarlet, 1st to Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111., on Jubilee; 2d F. A. Blake, Rochdale, Mass., for Bon Ton. One hundred blooms yellow variegated, 1st to W. N. Rudd, Mt. Greenwood, 111., lor Mayor Pingree; 2nd to Chicago Car- nation Co., Joliet, 111., for Gold Nugget. One hundred blooms white variegated, 1st to Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, HI., lor Mrs, Geo. M. Bradt; 2nd' to H. D. Rohrer, Lancaster, Pa., for Mrs. Bradt. One hundred blooms dark pink, 2nd to StoUery Bros., Chicago, for Argyle. CLASS B. Fifty blooms Flora Hill, 1st to Robert Craig & Son, Philadelphia; 2d to Hugh Ciraham, Philadelphia. Fifty blooms [ubilee, 1st to Chicago Carnation Co., joliet, 111.; 2d to Robert Craig & Son, Philadelphia. Fiftv blooms Victor, 1st to Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111.; 2d to Robert Craig & Son, Philadelphia. Fifty blooms Wm. Scott, 1st to H. D. Rohrer, Lancaster, Pa. Fifty blooms Triumph, 1st to H. I). Rohrer, Lancaster, Pa. CARNATION VULOAN-EISELES NEW TYPE. Fifty blooms any other pink, light, 1st to John N. May, Summit, N.J. .for Melba. Fifty blooms Lily Dean, 1st to H. D. Rohrer, Lancaster, Pa. Fifty blooms any other white varie- gated, 1st to Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111., for Mrs. Bradt. Fifty blooms Mayor Pingree, 1st to W. N. Rudd; Mt. Greenwood, 111. CLASS C. Twenty-five blooms dark pink, 1st to StoUery Bros., Chicago, for Argyle; 2d to Hugh Graham, Philadelphia. Twenty-five blooms white variegated, 1st to Dailledouze Bros., Flatbush, for Mrs. Bradt. Twenty-five blooms light pink, 2nd to Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Twenty-five blooms scarlet, 2nd to F. A. Blake, Rochdale, Mass. Twenty-five blooms yellow, 2nd to Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. CLASS D. The F. A. Blake premium for twenty- five blooms Bon Ton was awarded to H. D. Rohrer, Lancaster, Pa. The Richard Witterstaetter premium for 100 blooms Evelina, was awarded to Hugh Graham, Philadelphia. CLASS E. The Cottage Gardens Cup for the best scarlet seedling not disseminated was won by Dailledouze Bros., Flatbush, N. Y. CLASS F. The S. A. F. medal for the best six vases, twenty-five blooms each, of six varieties, introductions of 1897 and 1898 was awarded to the Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. 848 The American Florist. Feb. i8. CLASS H. The vase offered by the Rckwood Pot- tery Company for the best three vases, fifty blooms to a vase of scarlet, pink and white was awarded to Ernst Asmus, West Hoboken, N. J., on Mars, White Cloud and Victor. The W. C. Smith silver cup offered for the best light pink seedling was awarded to L. E. Marquisee, Syracuse, N. Y., for Marquis. FAVORABLE MENTION. The committee on awards also made favorable mention of the following ex- hibits not for competition: Vase of Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson, ex- hibited by Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. Vase of Golden Gate rose, exhibited by Grove P. Rawson, Elmira, N. Y. Primula Sinensis, exhibited by Wm. Scott, Buffalo. Vase of Ulrich Brunner rose, exhibited by Hugh Graham, Philadelphia. Vase of Princess violets, exhibited by Joseph Towell, Paterson, N. J Vase of the the new rose, Liberty, ex- hibited by Ernst Asmus, West Hoboken, N. J. Vase of G. H. Crane carnation, exhib- ited by Fred Dorner & Sons Co., Lafay- ette, Ind. A phenomenal carnation of elephantine size, exhibited by Jos. Kift & Son, Phila- delphia. Display of baskets and supplies, by H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia. Display of garden hose and greenhouse appliances, by H. F. Michell, Philadelphia. Display of tools and implements, by H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Display of boxes, by Edwards & Docker, Philadelphia. Five vases of elegant blooms, by Cot- tage Gardens. Vase of Maud Adams, by Frank Niquet, Patchogue, N. Y. Four vases California seedlings, by A. M. Herr. Collection of seedlings, by J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Vase of Sandusky, by W. E. Hall, Clyde, O. Vases of seedlings Mary C. Baker and Anna C. Eastburn, by Louis Eastburn, Kennett Square, Pa. Vase of Uncle Walter, sport of Tidal Wave, by John Murchie, Sharon, Pa. Vase of new rose Maid of Honor, by Hoffmeister Floral Co., Cincinnati. Vases of America and other varieties, by E. G. Hill & Co., Richmond, Ind. E. G. HILL & CO.'S NEW CARNATION AMERICA. Vase of Kathleen Pantlind, by Hopp & Lemke, Grand Rapids, Mich. Collection, by G. A. Rackham, Detroit. Collection, by Weber & Son, Oak- land, Md. Vase of seedling Hannah Hobart, by John H. Sievers & Co., San Francisco. Those Present. The following are a portion of those prominent, in the trade exclusive of Philadelphians, who attended the eighth annual convention of the A. C. S.: Wm. Nicholson, Framingham, Mass.; Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa.; Fred. Dorner, Jr., Lafayette, Ind.; Wm. J. Stewart, Boston; W. N. Rudd, Mt. Greenwood, 111.; J. C. Vaughan, Chicago; Jas. Harts- horne, Joliet, 111.; Julius W. Ludwig, Allegheny, Pa.; Wm. Scott, Buffalo, N. v.; C. H. Allen, Floral Park, N. Y.; R. Witterstaetter, Sedamsville, Ohio; Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass.; Eugene Dailledouze, Flatbush, N. Y.; Jno. N. May, Summit, N. J.; Prof. W. E. Britton, New Haven, Conn.; Geo. A. Rackham, Detroit, Mich.; Geo. F. Crabb, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich.; J. D. Twombly, Winchester, Mass.; Jno. J. Connelly, Bryn Mawr, Pa.; Joseph Towell, Paterson, N. J.; J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa.; E. H. Giesy, of the Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, Ohio; H. A. Hart, Cleveland, Ohio; Wm. Spills- bury, Wobum, Mass.; H. A. Cook, Shrewsbury, Mass; A. Schmitt, Glen- ville, Ohio; H. F. Littlefield, Worcester, Mass.; C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y.; J. M. Gasser, Cleveland, Ohio; A. Millar, Paw- tucket, R. I.; W. H. Ward, Wobum, Mass.; Wm. Duckham, Madison, N. J.; S. C. Nash, Clifton, N. J.; Ernst Asmus, West Hoboken, N. J.; F. X. Millman, Cumberiand, Md.; Prof J. C. Arthur, La- fayette, Ind.; H. Weber & Son, Oakland, Md.; L. E. Marquisee, Syracuse, N. Y.; A. L. Thrall, Jamestown, N Y.;Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y.; M. A. Patten, Lowell, Mass.; A. H. Lange, Worcester, Mass.; J. W. Withers, New York City; Alexander Wallace, New York City; Frank McMahon, Seabright, N. J.; Patrick O'Mara, Jersey City, N. J.; W. A. Manda, So. Orange, N. J.; A. Herrington, Madison, N. J.; Fred. Burki, Bellevue, Pa.; Lewis B. Eastburn, Kennett Square, Pa.; W. C. Rockwell, Bradford, Pa.; Chas. Besold, Mineola, N. Y.; Geo. E. Fancourt, Wilkesbarre, Pa.; F.L.Atkins, Rutherford, N. J.; W. J. Vesey, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; P. Welch, Boston; E. M. Wood, Boston; Albert Sunderbruch, Cmcinnati; A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn.; J. W. Howard, Boston; W. J. Palmer, Buffalo. E. Hippard, Y'oungstown, O. The President's Address. The following is an abstract of the address of President Nicholson: "Gentlemen and Fellow-Members OF The American Carnation Society:— It gives nie great pleasure to meet with you m this good old city of Philadelphia. I consider this day, on which I have been called upon to preside over the .\merican Carnation Society, as one of the red- letter days of my life. In this city the American Carnation Society was first brought to light. Thanks to the helpful meetings and to labors of this societj', the carnation today holds a place second to none as a commercial flower. 1 am glad that we hold our eighth annual con- vention in this Citj- of Brotherly Love. Having traveled over the rough and rugged paths of the far east to the great west, to meet once more at the birthplace i8gg. The American Florist. 849 of the society, we are all striving to bring our product up to the highest standard. There is no better way of finding out what that standard is than by attending these meetings and exhibitions and judg- ing for ourselves what that standard has become. We are each one striving for the highest honors. Whether we are successful or unsuccessful, we will return to our homes with greater knowledge and be better prepared for the contest next year. When we look back and see what the advance has been, between the time of our first meeting and the one being held here today, then, and then only, can we realize what great work this society has done tor the advance- ment of the carnation. But there is still rorm for improve- ment. We have not yet reached perfec- tion. You mustfirsttry the new varieties that you think will take well in your market, in order to see if they will do well in your city. If they will not it is use- less for you to bother with them. I think we ought to encourage growers who have new seedlings of merit to send a few- plants to prominent growers in different parts of the country for trial. Then people could have the opportunity of seeing them growing and judging them for themselves, without too great an expense. I suggest a new scaleof points for judg- ing seedling candidates for certificates of merit. It as follows: Color, 20; size, 20; stem, 15; form, 15; substance, 10; calyx, 5; fragrance, o; and plant, 10. I think that the only place to judge a car- nation b)' its growth is at its home,on beds or benches. You can there tell its com- mercial value very much better. Regard- ing the introduction of new varieties, I consider the outlook very encouraging. When we see what a really good fancy carnation will bring in the market it should certainly convince us that it will pay for the extra care. Good flowers will always find a ready sale and at good prices. We should all feel grateful to the Amer- ican Carnation Society for doing so much to popularize the divine flower by its free exhibitions and its open meetings. Any one is at liberty to come and see for himself just what the advance has been from year to year. In closing \ would say that the future of the carnation was never brighter than at the present. It is certainly very encouraging for those interested in rais- ing new seedlings when there is a chance of securing a small fortune, such as Peter Fisher has secured for his Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson. Secretary's Report. Mr. President and Gentlemen of The American Carnation Society: — Your secretary reports having issued the proceedings of the last annual meeting in due time and mailing the same to all those members who were not in arrears for dues. He also reports having issued a set of the Constitution and By-Laws, as revised at the Chicago meeting, and forwarding a copy toeacla member in good standing. At the beginning of our present fiscal year we had 107 active members; this number has been increased to 134 and will, no doubt, be further increased at this meeting, thus making this the banner year of the society. There is, however, no reason why we should not have at the least 1,000 members, and with the increased revenue thus derived do much SHELMIRES NEW CARNATION PROGRESS. work we now find it impossible to undertake. Members should not forget that their secretarj' is always ready and willing to extend any information regarding society work and to receive any suggestions for the welfare of the society, and thinks much better work could be done if they would continually keep in touch with the society through their secretary. Respectfully submitted, Albert M. Herr, Secretary. Report of Nomenclature Committee. Mr. President and Gentlemen of The American Carnation Society:— There have been registered since last report twenty new names. In order to accomplish this your secretary has writ- ten to the owner of a new carnation as soon as its name appeared in the trade papers, asking him to register it. It is only a matter of time until no car- nation will be offered to the trade with- out being registered, as it is almost impossible to avoid duplicating names without a record being kept. Schlej-s and Deweys would have been duplicated three and four times this season if we had no registration. Members who know of a name being used commercially should suggest to the user the necessity of registering it. The cost IS only $1, and a carnation that is not worth $1 for registration is not worth offering to buyersof new varieties. A complete alphabetical list of names will be printed in this year's proceedings with the descriptions of those registered, and the names of the introducers, so that it will be well to fall into line at once. Albert M. Herr, Secretary. Carnations from the Retailer's Standpoint. BV ROBT. KIFT. PHlLAl>ELraiA. r.\ . Some twenty odd years ago, when I graduated from a greenhouse to a city store and chose this branch of the pro- fession, there were but few strictly retail merchants and not a solitary commission dealer in this whole land. In most cases the city store had been established as an outlet for the country product and societj'. Carnations then formed but a small percentage of the florist's stock. 850 The a mer /can Florist. Feb. iS, President DeGraw, La Purite and a few Astoria are the only varieties I recollect. Long stemmed flowers were not demanded in those early days, and it was considered agreat wastetocuta bud with an opened flower. We used to pack them away in damp moss on trays. If at this time any one had prophesied that carnations would some day bring $2 per dozen at wholesale he would have been thought a trifle flighty. The famous carnation belt of Chester County was commencing to send in flowers about this time; just a few by the farmers who sold them in the market along with their butter and eggs. There was not much thought of new varieties then, but 1 remember a few years after this when a dark red carna- tion came to us from Boston. I think it was called Defiance, and then the Grace Wilder, which was the champion pink for so long a time, until the "Great Scott," of Buffalo, was ungallant enough to dis- place her. In these early days flowers came from the growers in all sorts of receptacles. The boxes had always done duty before. There were glass, tobacco, pepper, soap and gum boot boxes; any old thing, so that it would hold together, was thought good enough. The flowers were put in helter-skelter, short and long mixed up. Such a thing as bunching them in varieties was not thought of, and it was only after considerable agitation that any- thing like system in packing and shipping was brought about. This mention of long-stemmed flowers brings us up to twelve or fifteen years ago, when, with more competition and flower buying, there sprang up a demand for flowers with other than artificial stems; and while to get such stems buds had to be sacrificed, it was found to pay, and the progressive growers soon had a large following, until finally this plan was adopted by all. I only make men- tion of these early days to show how we have progressed in the past few years. The cutting, handling, packing and shipping of flowers has been reduced to a science, and there is little left to be desired. • Contrast the old system with the neat pasteboard boxes containing fifty to one hundred select flowers of this or that variety, laid in carefully with all the foliage, now seen coming in from our best growers and who will say that we have not made great strides in this direc- tion? Carnations of the present day, with but few exceptions, are one hundred per cent better than those cf ten years ago, and probably, judging from a look about the presentexhibition, infive years from now the same statement will hold good of time and John Thorpe's ideal of the four-inch flower will be a reality. It is needless to say that we retailers are glad to see this improvement in the car- nation. Good flowers make a market for themselves. It is the extreme finish put on a flower that sells it. The good ordinary carna- tion sells well to persons who have use for them, but the extra fine stock tempts people to buy who, until they saw the flower, had no thought of purchasing. It is the medium and poor grade stock that remains unsold. "Consignments of first class stock only solicited," is the cry of the commission merchant. The retail florist has to be very vigilant, as often- times ten to twenty-five per cent of high grade stock turns out to be fit for a grade or two lower. A grower would immediately protest if some bad dimes or quarters were found in his receipts and demand sound money in exchange at once, but the flower mer- chant is called a kicker and told he ought to be glad to get tLem, as they were saved for him from people who were anxious to have paid more. The flower buying people are becoming educated up to a higherstandard.and we will venture to say that better retail prices have been realized during the present season than ever before. No divine flower is worth the name that does not have a stem strong enough to support itself. The weak stock that habitually holds its head down is the cause of many remarks anything but divine in character. The growers should aim in new varieties to get stout stems, and I would suggest that in judging by points fifty should be the minimum for stems, as a carnation good in every other respect is worthless without a self- supporting stem. Next to roses, carnations are most necessary to the stock of the retailer. Without a good assortment he is con- tinually in trouble. Carnations can often be substituted for roses, but it is not ijJuAj'i BENCH ARRANGED FOR SUB-WATERING. often that roses will take their place. In most cases when a lady is ordering some- thing for home adornment carnations are chosen. If the flowers are to be sent as a present or remembrance to a friend, roses are almost invariably selected. We may except, however, the $1 to $10 per dozen carnations, which are becoming popular with the best buyers and do occasionally take the place of roses. Carnations are also popular for table decoration, and are preferred by many, as they are not as a rule so expensive as roses and do not seem so pretentious. V'ery artistic arrangements can be made with carnations quite as effectively, and, in fact, to my mind with better color effects. The carnation, like all other flowers, is most beautiful when it is scarce. In the fall, with the market full of chrysanthemums, and again in the late winter and early spring, when that fearful disease (so damaging to the wel- fare of all branchesof the business) called "glut" makes its appearance, then does the divine flower fall from grace and become only an ordinary pink. It is then a case of too much of a good thing. It is very aggravating to a store- keeper to pay $1 to $1.50 per hundred for carnations and see fakirs marching up and down past his door carrying baskets piled high with good flowers at two dozen for a quarter, and even less. I am not one who thinks the fakir is an unmitigated evil and has no right to exist. He has of late years become a necessary adjunct to the business, and, given fine weather and plenty of stock, the fakir element probabh' handles more flowers daily than the storekeepers. The injustice exists in the fakir being able to buy from fifty to seventy-five per cent cheaper than the retailer. Of course the. storekeepers could buy all the stock and keep the fakirs out, but they would have great difficulty in handling it at a profit, and the encouraged growers would soon be seen running around looking up boilers, glass and other items of greenhouse architecture. The whole busmess is one of extremes — too many flowers at one season and a hustle to get enough at another— so we suppose that this state of affairs will remain, with the shrewd men taking advantage of the situation as it presents itself. • Sob- Watering and Dry Air in Greenhouses. liY .7. C. ARTHTK. LAFAYETTE. INd' The time was when acceptable green- house culture called for a maximum growth without close inquiry into the question of healthy and normal develop- ment. The ideal of the gardener was a tropical jungle with steaming atmos- phere and a wealth of luscious foliage and flower. The use of glass houses for winter pro- duction of vegetables and flowers delighting in cool weather, such as let- tuce, radish, rose and carnation, brought, with it some modification of the tropical" ideal. But doubtless the most potent factor in changing the point of view has been the pressmg necessity for protection against the many destructive parasitic diseases. When the rust, smut, rot or mildew carried off a crop, as it did much oftener and more completely than in the open air, an inquiry into the causes of the epidemic revealed advantages in methods that eHminated the conditions that favored the growth of the fungus as fully as could be done without interfering with the growth of the crop. Incident- ally it was learned that the old time notions regarding greenhouse methods could be profitably modified, and a spirit of inquiry and willingness to change has been engendered, especially a desire to adapt the conditions to the fundamental needs of the crop grown, if such knowl- edge can be obtained. In citing the chief factors in changing the ideals in greenhouse culture one must not forget the subtle but potent influence of the long stemmed flower. To meet the demands of fashion for a large flower upon a strong, leafy stem of considerable length, very fortunately a demand that rests upon a healthy taste although one that is sometimes carried to extremes, the florist has been obliged to inquire into the conditions that especially pro- mote a vigorous yet substantial devel- opment. Beside producing a large flower upon a long stem, thorough business suc- cess requires that the petals be of a last- ing texture and the stem firm and sub- stantial, and that each olant shall produce a maximum number of such blooms continuously for the season. Only high bred plants, strengthened along every hereditary channel, kept under conditions for well-balanced and healthy development, can meet these exacting requirements. A clear conception of the problem shows some radical defects in the old time meth- ods of rearing plants under glass. A year ago, in my paper before this society under the caption, "Moisture the plant's greatest requirement," I presented rea- sons for believing that for the flowers and vegetables usually grown in commercial greenhouses, wrong ideas prevailed regarding the distribution and applica- tion of moisture. I pointed out that the plant would thrive best, especially the carnation, when the air was modei-- ately dry, and the soil moist beneath and dry on the surface. To secure these con- IS99. The American Florist. 851 ditions I advocated the abandonment of surface spraying and watering, and the substitution of uniform watering from beneath the soil. My experience in presenting new meth- ods to those who should presumably take the liveliest interest in them does not lead me to be sanguine of much sup- port. I am often reminded of an attempt I once made to do a service to some elderly persons who lived in a small town away from the direct lines of railways. Bananas were practically unknown in that region, and upon visiting them I carried some along at considerable incon- venience to myself I expatiated upon the merits of the new fruit, but my friends would only take very small nib- bles, and promptly came to the conclu- sion that they did not care for it, and said that I had better eat it myself, if I thought it was good. Some years after- ward, when the town had grown and the shops were abundantly stocked with imported fruits, I paid a visit to the same old folks and found that bananas had become their special delight, and to live without them was a hardship. So I had thought that sub-watering, especially in large and progressive estab- lishments, might come about in time, and naturally have been greatly surprised and gratified to learn that on the con- trary it has been taken up with prompt- ness, both by large and small growers, and not at all in a gingerly manner, but on a scale that is likely to demonstrate its good and weak points with reasona- ble clearness. The present paper is intended as a sup- plement to the former one, to strengthen some of the theoretical points and to amplify some of the practical details. In the first place I wish to call your atten- tion to an able paper by Dr. W. Wollnj- upon the influence of atmospheric moist- ure on the growth of plants, published a few months ago. The work was carried on at Munich in the experimental grounds of the Bavarian Agricultural College. Farm crops growing in the open field, including alfalfa, hairy vetch, barley, flax and potato, were used and in order to control the amount of moisture in the air the experimental plants were covered with small houses, about three feet by six and five feet high, having glass on three sides. These houses were in groups of three, one having air like the outside air, one having it much moister and one much drier. Tlie plants were enclosed and observations taken throughout the whole growing season, the houses being large enough to permit normal develop- ment. The extra moist air was secured by allowing water to drip upon blotting paper, and the extra dry air by using an absorbant like chloride of calcium. The work was well carried out and the results can evidently be accepted with confidence. The well established conclusions may be summed up in a few sentences, the details not being especially important in this connection. It is particularly inter- esting to learn that the ash content is always greater in plants grown in dry air, and even the dry weight is usually more, which, being interpreted, means that in the dry air more water passes up through the plant, bearing with it more food material derived from the soil, and that this induces an increased production of solid matter in the plant. All {Darts of the plant become firmer in dry air, the woody fibers increase in strength, and the cuticle in thickness. This ensuies a more substantial develop- ment, and in most cases brings about a heavier harvest. It is exactly in line R. WITTERSTAETTERS NEW CARNATION OPAL. with the aims of the florist, who wishes cut flowers that will ship well and that will stand up well in heated rooms. A feature that is not so acceptable was the shortening of the stems and contrac- tion of the leaves in dry air, which was very marked in every trial. This is undoubtedly due, as the author has indi- cated, to the loss of water from the foli- age being so great in the dry air that the roots were unable to take it up fast enough from the soil to maintain the internal pressure, which necessarily pre- vented the cells from duly expanding. That the difference in size of the organs was chieflj' due to a deficiency of water supply is also evidenced by the failure of the potato tubers to properly increase and fill with starch in plants grown in dry air. Of course it remains an open question whether the roots would really take up sufficient water, if it were sup- plied to them abundantly, to provide for the evaporation, and still keep up the necessary internal pressure for maximum growth. This is a question that can only be answered by actual experiment, which so far is lacking. From the Bavarian investigations we may safely infer that a moderately dry atmosphere promotes the substantial development of ordinary plants, increases the strength of stem and firmness of tis- sue, but that the full benefits can only be derived when there is an adequate supply of moisture for the roots. We may also believe from the knowledge we have derived from other sources, that plants in a dry atmosphere are less likely to take diseases. However, we are chiefly interested at present in the plant's demand for water. What has already been said is enough to indicate that the plant should have as much water supplied to it as can betaken up bj' the roots. I believe no argument is needed to convince my hearers that for greenhouse crops sub-watering is im- mensely superior to any system of surface watering. Since the presentation of my paper Ijefore this society a year ago, many articles have been published com- mendatory of the method, and a number of practical and theoretical points elu- cidated that were not touched upon in my necessarily brief paper. From what has been published, and from my rather extended correspondence, I am more full}' than ever convinced that the use of tile for supplying water, and makeshifts in place of a thoroughly water-tight bench bottom, which are 852 The American Florist. Feb. i8. generally selected on account of cheap- ness, are likely to bring disappointment. The most satisfactory lining, probably in the order named, is zinc, galvanized iron, or cement, which should extend three or lour inches up the sides of the bench, or. to the top, if the expense does not seem too great. The bottom is then cov- ered with four inches of porous bricks, set so close together that soil will not drop between them; and ample space is provided for water and air to circulate freely by removing about a half inch of the lower edges of the bricks before set- ting. The bed is then filled with soil in the usual manner. Water is run into the bottom of the bench, through an inch tube set at inter- vals of five to ten feet along the front edge, or an even better way probably is the plan I recently saw in use in Mr. Fred Domer's houses, of using a flue about two by six inches instead of the tube. Mr. Domer's plan permits water to be run in a little easier from the hose, and does away with any necessity for a gauge, as the bottom of the bench can be readily seen through the flues, and the presence or absence of standing water noted. Overflows should be provided at the back of the bench, so that only a certain depth of water can be added, even by the most careless workman. These can be placed at two inches above the bottom, which experience shows to be about right. These items cover the essential features of what is believed to be at present the most perfect system of sub- watering. So far as the application in commercial houses has come to my knowledge there seems to be misapprehension of the full philosophy of the system. The soil should at all times be well supplied with air, which largely comes from beneath, and therefore should not be kept too wet. Unless benches are made far deeper than usual, water standing in the bottom of the bench any large part of the time can- not fail to keep the soil too wet, besides depriving it of the circulation of air that should take place through the bricks. It must be remembered that the bricks con- tinue to supply water to the soil above long after it has entirely disappeared from the bottom of the bench. The usual depth of soil is scarcely enough for this system, even with the most judicious attention. It would be better to have five or six inches of soil above the bricks, and then an inch of the surface soil can always be kept dry to act as a mulch and a protection against fungi. After a bench is first filled, water should be applied cautiously and time enough given for the slow process of difi'usion. It will take from one to three days for the moisture to appear at the surface after water is run into the bottom. Water enough for the operation can be supplied in two or three applications; what more is added tends to puddle the soil and injure it. Patience is needed for this first watering, for it can not be hurried, but can easily be overdone. In all subsequent watering it must be borne in mind that it takes a long time for the water that is put in the bottom to reach the upper layers of soil, and that no water is lost. At first, when the plants are small, it will probably be sufficient to water once in one or two weeks. By a watering is meant to run water into the bench until it runs out at the overflow. In three or four hours it will all have been taken up by the bricks, and will be given up slowly to the soil. As the crop grows, watering must be more frequent, but will rarely need to be oftener than once in one to three days. If the surface of the bench does not keep dry, too much water is certainly being applied. The amount to be used must be a matter of experience, and requires careful judgment. The tendency at first is to over water. The process is so different from the usual surface method of watering that some time and close observation are required in order to fully master it, and obtain the greatest advantage from it. It will be a convenience in construction and give greater control over the water- ing, if the benches are divided into lengths of twenty-five or thirty feet by partitions. These sections can be at difterent levels, which will also provide for the slope in long houses. Experiments carried on since my last paper make it certain that theextra feed- ing of the plants can be done by applying the liquid fertilizer through the bottom, of course taking care that no solid material is allowed to pass in to clog up the spaces beneath the bricks. This does away with all surface applications. If now the house be piped for water by running a line along the front of each bench, with an opening for each section of bench, the whole house can be watered at once with the opening and closing of a single stopcock. The saving of labor which this change implies must go some way toward meeting the additional first cost of construction. There seems to be but little remaining that calls for the services of the experi- ment station. If it is found that the sta- tions have done a signal service to com- mercial horticulture, as it now appears, they ask nothing in return but com- mendation, and a support that will increase their usefulness. Indoor-Grown Carnations. BY C. W. .lOHNSON. MT GREENWOOD. ILL. The principal motive that led us to adopt the growing of carnations under glass from start to finish was to try and have the plants throw an even cut of blooms steadily throughout the season, rather than have an abundance of flow- ers at one time and a scarcity at another. We found upon first trial that we could produce a much finer grade of blooms with better stems and with less disease by growing the plants under glass throughout the summer months. This is the third season that we have grown our plants by this method and, while we do not claim to have mastered all the ills and failings that carnations are sub- ject to, such as rust, bacteria, purple joint, bursted calyx and, most particular of all, to time our crop so as to have plenty of flowers when prices are high and there is a scarcity of stock on the market, yet we firmly believe vi'e are on the right track and though the number of blooms produced per plant may be slightly in favor of field-grown stock the cash returns have proven, with us, to be decidedly in favor of the plants grown inside all summer. We will admit that in the fall and early winter months, say until about the middle of November, the number of blooms cut from field-grown plants will put our indoor-grown stock in the shade, but, though this may be the case, it has come under our notice time and again, in the Chicago market at least, how little actual cash returns the grower realizes for all of his big cut, or the greater part of it, through its being of poor color and having short stems. In Chicago last fall much of this kind of stock went to waste, and what was sold brought only 40 cents to 60 cents per hundred, and this is the time that field grown stock has the advantage and is piling up the average number of blooms cut per plant over those which have been grown inside. About the commencement of October our indoor-grown plants will have begun to get in their work and the flowers can be disposed of readily at a good price, due mostly to their having a longer and much better stem and also being finer in color. It has been our experience that several varieties throw a big crop of blooms the first month or two after being lifted from the field, but after that crop has gone, and we get along into December, and the dark days com- mence, they seem to suddenly take a standstill and do not budge, no matter how we try to encourage them. The blooms are worth two or three times as much then as they were six or eight weeks before and we have often wished for our big cut of a few weeks previous. To get it at this time has been our aim in grow- ing the plants inside and from the way they have done with us so far we feel greatly encouraged. Through close observation we find that the wood does not get so hard on the indoor-grown plants as it does on those lifted from the field. We also find them to keep up a more active growth through- out the season, producing a steady crop of long stemmed, fancy blooms far beyond what we have been able to do in the same houses and under the same condi- tions with field-grown stock. The indoor-grown plants will not make as large a plant or produce as much grass; neither will they throw so many short-jointed growths, which, with some varieties, rarely amount to anything. This allows them to be planted closer together and we have all our plants set ten inches apart each way this season. We find that though we may not realize as many blooms per plant there is very little, if any, difference in the cut from the area of bench occupied between out- door and indoor grown stock. It has come to our notice that some growers are trying this method of culture by planting twenty-five to fiftj' each, and sometimes less, of several varieties on the one bench, under the same conditions and with the same treatment. We fail to see how this can be called a fair test, for this is not enough plants of each variety to try the method properly; neither will two varieties, except in a few instances, respond as they should do under the same treatment. The cultural method we have followed is to select January or February rooted cuttings and pot them up into thumb pots, after which they are given the same treatment as the young stock intended for planting in the field. We alwaj's aim to keep them as cool as possible, with plenty of light and good ventilation. Care must be taken to prevent them from drying out too much, also to never allow them to become pot bound. We find the thumb pot large enough to carrj' the plant alongtotheend of March or beginning of .\pril. They are then potted up into Si^inch pots and, if the weather is favorable, they can be set out- side in cold frames, keeping them a little close for a few days, after which they will need all the ventilation you can give them. As soon as the weather will allow the sash is removed entirely, replacing it should we have a cold or rainy spell. The plants will need going over every little while and the tops pinched out to i8gg. The American Florist. 853 encourage them to break' up from the bottom. We find this size of pot large enough to carry them along till planting out time, or, in other words, to the end of June or the beginning of July. But should any of the plants show signs of suflering or begin to get hard we would advise giving them a larger pot. Aftei the house is ready and the soil has been made as firm as possible the plants are set ten inches apart each way, care being takep that the plants are not at all dry when being planted. After they are set we water only the plants leaving the rest of the beds until they have got well hold of the soil and when the time comes to give the bed a good watering we go over it to make sure that it is as even and firm as possible. After this the general routine of our work is to keep a watch on them to see that they do not become too dry. Particular care should be taken to have the soil of the same condition clear through. We do not advocate giving the beds a mulch so early after planting as this. Our method is to keep the suface loosened up with a hand rake, which we find answers the purpose just as well, preventing the soil from becoming baked and enabling us to best judge its condition. We do not allow the beds to get too wet but keep them as nmch as possible in a plia- ble condition, watering only when dry and then thoroughly. As a matter of course all the ventilation possible should be given; the more the better. We do not shade the glass at all except during planting time and in very hot weather. We give the plants a good syringing and dampen the walks every day. With this treatment we have never been troubled with thrip or red spider. After the plants get started they will make a rapid growth and if neglected will soon begin to get drawn and throw up flowering shoots. Herein we believe lies the secret of success with indoor- grown plants, for, if not systematically pinched back, they become straggling and with no bottom or foundation to them. The plants we set out about June 20 last season were a solid mass of fine wood from one end of the house to the other by September 1, and there was not a diseased plant among them; twenty will easily cover the total loss from stem rot out of 8,000 plants during the entire season. About the middle of September the plants are ready for staking, after which a thin nmlch of well rotted cow manure is put on and from this on the usual winter culture is given them. These lines are not intended to imply that the only way to get fine carnations is to grow them under glass throughout the entire season, for it is demonstrated on every hand that grand stock is being produced from plants lifted from the field. But whichever method is adopted the only way to attain success is to keep everlastingly watching each little detail and requirement of your plants. Some of the New Carnations. In this issue will be found illustrations of a number of the new varieties of car- nations which are now attracting atten- tion, as follows: Olympia (May). — Expert judges who have seen this" variety say it is unques- tionably the finest carnation in sight to-day. The flowers are pure white, striped scarlet, with smooth-edge petals, and average four inches in diameter bj' one and three-fourths to two inches in depth. America (Hill). — Among the favorites for this year's planting must be classed this excellent scarlet, offered by E. G. Hill & Co., of Richmond, Ind. The flow- ers are of good size and form, and the plants thus far have shown no trace of disease in any form. The stems are strong and erect. Progress (Shelmire). — Formerly known as No. 663, this variety has been named Progress by W. R. Shelmire, Avondale, Pa. It is said to be a cross of Dor- othy and Cssar; a continuous bloomer with flowers over two and a half inches in diameter and of blush w^hite color with faint red stripes. Opal (Witterstaetter). — This variety will be distributed in 1900 by R. Witter- staetter, of Sedamsville, Ohio. The pro- prietor of the stock informs us that the variety is an improvement on Daybreak in every particular, and this is something that has long been sought after by car- nation growers. The color should cer- tainly prove popular. Vulcan (Eisele).— To Mr. C. Eisele, of Philadelphia, belongs the credit of having given to the carnation world a new type, of which Vulcan is an example. Regard- ing these varieties Mr. Eisele writes as follows: "The new hybrid carnations were obtained by crossing our remontant varieties with the Marguerite carnations. The idea was to obtain a type of summer flowering varieties, and after several years of careful selection and trial we have obtained an entirely new type of carnation, which will please every lover of the divine flower. Planted out in early spring, they will begin to bloom in the early part of July and the plants are lit- erally covered the whole summer, until frost sets in, with long stemmed, sweet scented, good sized flowers in all shades and colors." The Office Boy on the Big Carnation Deal. Jimmy, my office boy, has, of late, shown great interest in horticultural matters. Of course prize fights, horse races, and base ball are, with him, mat- ters ot pre-eminent importance, but, having a genius for shirking work, he is able to take up and investigate various side issues. For the last month he has carefully read all the horticultural papers which come to the office. When he has investigated a subject to a certain extent he is quite sure to explain it to the young man who acts as the janitor's under- study. Jimmy's last talk was about the recent carnation excitement and ran somewhat as follows: "HuUy Gee! but dem Boston Yankees is hot stuff, fer sure! It's a stinch dat dey're de champion heavy weight posey sharks uv de world. De New York and Phillydelfy and Chicago guys is just sellin' platers. Dey couldn't go against de Beaneaters fer tree rounds with de referee fixed for a draw, widout gittin' trun down proper. "What's dey done ! Well, its dis way. Dey's a gazzaboo down dere who gits next to a new carnation." "Huh! Naw, yer t'inkin' uv holly- hocks, carnations don't grow on no trees. Carnations is just dem buttonhole poseys what Dago John sells on de corner." "Well, dis guy gits next to a new kind, see! and I guess its anty-I-over to all de old uns all right, all right. And he benches it at all de shows, an' he knocks um all down an' takes all de prizes. I aint seen nuttin' about the judges bein' fixed an' I guess he win on de square, all right; ye see de posey's got de pedigree, an' de speed, an' de action, an' de trainer's a smooth duck, too. "Well, dere's another lad down derewid a great big t'inker in his nut an' he sez to de geezer what got next first, 'Dis is a stinch. You let me in on dis an' we'll work de shells on all de udder posey sharks.' So he gits let in. De papers don't say how much he coughed up to git in de basement, but I t'ink not much, but maybe I got a t'ink comin'. Any way he got let in on de ground. "Den dey go to breedin' 'er fer all dey wuz in it, an' dey don't sell no eggs, neider, an' dey gits de wires all tapped to work de pool box. "About dis time dere wuz a guy in Chicago, an' he wuz proper smooth too, only he wuzn't smooth enough fer de Y'ankees — ye'r safe to bet yer last chunk er carbide dey ain't none in de bizness smooth enough fer dat — an he goes down to Boston and takes a big roll wid, an' de first crack out uv de box he says he'll give up five thousand bones fer half de game, an' flashes de roll, too. "De Boston lads wuz wise boys; dey liked de coin all right, all right, but if dey called de bluff dey had to deliver de goods an' dey aint deliverin' no goods, not just yet dey aint. So dey said nit, an' Mr. Chicago ducks his nut. He want never in de game fer a minute. "Der wuz a broker down dere — 'What's a broker'? Don't you known what a broker is ye Spaniard? A broker is a feller what buys railroads every day- same as you buy cigaroots when ye can hold me up fer de coin. Well I t'ink de broker was in de game all de time but mebbe not. Anny way somebody gives it away dat Mr. Broker had coughed up thirty thousand plunks fer de posey. Den somebody says it's a lie, an' de odder geezer says nit not. Den one o' dese lawyer sharks says he see de pool ticket an' it called fer de coin all right, an de broker guy says he bought de posey all right, only he aint got de goods, an' it was worth 30,000 bones an' he'll give five thousand plunks to any guy what will convince him dere is a better posey anny where, an' he'll give 30,000 plunks fer anny posey what anny gazzaboo can make him t'ink is better dan de one what he hasn't got. I t'ink de bloke what tries to do de convincin' will go up aginst de real t'ing. Annyway he aint said what he paid de guys ferde posey, an' de odder guys says dey still got de posey and dey got de money too, only dey aint sa'in' how much, too, see. Oh! dey'r warm people all right. X. Toronto. The Toronto Gardeners' and Florists' Association held its annual dinner at Webb's last week, when about sixty of the members and their friends spent a very enjoyable evening. The best of everything to eat and drink, and a num- ber of good speeches interspersed with songs and music, was all that could be desired for this purpose. The gathering was not quite so large as on some former occasions, owing probably to the severity of the weather, the mercury marking zero, with a bitter wind. Business is better than in former years at this season. The supply of roses is very short. Spring flowering bulbs are coming in freely in good condition. S. P. Saugerites, N. Y.— M.J. Barry's violets are the envy of all who know of them. He recently picked 402 blooms as two weeks' product of thirty-two plants. 854 The American Florist. Feb. i8. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate, Jl.OO per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Gnaranteed. Discounts, 6 times Spercent; 13times, lOper cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold onl3^ on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. The AdvertlBlnR Department of the Amsrioax 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 must reach ns by Wednesday to se- oore Insertion in the Issue for the following Saturday. Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. Attractive calendars have been received from Wm. F. Kasting, Buflalo, N. Y., and Otto Jehrlin, Galveston, Texas. In last week's advertisement of Jackson & Perkins Co. rhododendrons are quoted at $5.00 per hundred when the price should have been $50.00 per hundred. S. S. Skidelsky has been seriously ill with phenumonia at Dayton, O., but has returned to his home at Philadelphia to recuperate. He will be obliged to forego his western trip for the present. Though the attendance at the annual meeting of the American Carnation Society was limited and the display not large, on account of the storms, the pro- ceedings were cordial, enthusiastic and successful as are horticultural affairs always in Philadelphia. New York. VIOLETS IN DEMAND FOR VALENTINE'S DAY, BUT NONE OBTAINABLE ON ACCOUNT OF THE BLIZZARD. — ALL SHIPMENTS DELAYED FROM ONE TO TWO DAYS. — CREAT SUCCESS OF FLORISTS' CLUB DINNER. — STORM PREVENTS REGULAR CLUB MEETING. — GARDENERS* SOCIETY MEETING AND AWARD OF PREMIUMS. — SUFFERING FROM FREEZING.— DEATH OF CHAS. RYAN. All the world knows already that New York has had another old-fashioned storm. Reference is here made to the abandoned trains, frozen-up ferryboats and impassible streets only on account of the disastrous effects of the same on the cut-flower business. The weather never displayed more exasperating perverseness than on this occasion, and the violet growers were the principal sufferers. All through the winter luck has been against them, and now, when the two best violet days of the year — St. Valentine's day and the day preceding — are here, it is absolutely impossible to get a violet to market before the evening of the 14th, and the retailers are stumbling around over the heaped-up mountains of snow from one ■wholesale house to another in a vain attempt to find some one whose "boxes have got in," so that they may fill the orders they have taken. The embargo having started on Monday morning made it particularly unfortunate for the flower supply, as there was no held-over stock of any account in the wholesalers' hands. Every other variety of flowers was equally unfortunate with the violet, and there was nothing that could be done to help matters. There were six little gardenias in town on Tuesday afternoon; they were at Thos. Young's, and were snapped up at sight at price of American Beauty roses. Smilax in mar- ket is very small and soft and getting more so every day. Reports of greenhouses demolished are beginning to come in from Long Island and Jersey. The twelfth annual dinner of the New York Florists' Club was held on Thurs- day evening, February 9, at the ban- quet room of Morello's, on West Twenty- ninth street. About seventy members of the club were present and did full justice to a repast which was pronounced the best for a number of years and for which the committee in charge was given enthu- siastic credit. There would have been very many more participants had the weather been more favorable, but with the mercury in the zero district and the wind howling, it was neither comfort- able nor wise to leave distant green- houses and "make a night of it" in New York. When the president, Mr. Wm. Plumb, arose to welcome the merry ban- queters and thank them for their presence he was vociferously applauded, and when he introduced as master of ceremonies Mr. P. J. O'Mara, that distinguished toastmaster was received with equal enthusiasm. John Turner's band, picked for the occasion, then rendered the "Florists' Club March" with fine effect. Percy Denton, fat and jolly, sang of "The Girl I Love So Well," and the formal toasts of the evening were launched, Mr. C. B. Weathered respond- ing for "Our Night," as an opener, in a most eloquent manner. L. E. Alarquisee, John H. Taylor, C. W. Ward, J. G. Esler, W. Bartholomae, A. S. Burns and others followed in rapid order, songs being interspersed, and Tom Ballantyne, whose death was published not long ago, fur- nished proof that he is still very much alive with a series of his side-splitting anecdotes. The tables were resplendent with carnations, roses and other bright flowers, among which were seen many of the interesting novelties toward which the trade's eye is directed this season. All departments of the business were represented in the party, and whole- salers, plant-growers, flower-growers, retailers of all grades, amateurs, private gardeners, seedsmen and supply men fra- ternized together as though they had never heard of consignment slips, orders or due bills. Much regret was expressed over the enforced absence, on account of sickness, of Secretary John Young. Sig- nor Gnarro presided at the piano, and John Turner's banjo solos were, as always, inimitable Monday evening was the date of the regular monthly meeting of the New York Florists' Club. Three members of the club claim to have braved the bliz- zard and appeared at the club room at the appointed hour. There being no quorum and no Flatbush delegation to entertain, as had been arranged for, the trio mournfully adjourned, and, in com- pany with an equal number of disap- pointed visitors, vanished into the raging storm. The New York Gardeners' Society were more fortunate on the preceding Satur- day evening. They had a well-attended meeting and a nice little exhibition. Wm. Duckham got the C. W. Ward prize, a handsome clock, for the best collection of carnations. The J. I. Donlan prize, a box of cigars, went to Wm. Scott for the best seedling carnation, a white one, and the silver pitcher oft'ered bj' the society for best four varieties, twenty- five of each, was won by J. Hay. It was decided to open an employment bureau, and J. W. Withers, W. E. Mar- shall and John Furzey were made a com- mittee to put it in operation. The drivers of the florists' teams about the city have had their share of sufl'ering on account of the cold weather. John Riley, one of Hession's drivers, had his foot badly frozen and was taken to the hospi- tal where it was at first feared amputa- tion would be necessary, but he is now improving. A driver in the employ of Herman Kuhn also had his hands badly frost bitten. Charles Ryan, who has been for three years bookkeeper in the wholesale estab- lishment of John I. Raynor, died sud- denly last Saturday night. He was well liked, faithful and obliging and will be missed by the frequenters of Twenty- eighth street. John H. MuUer is about to open a wholesale store on W^st Thirtieth street. F. H. P. Imbert is going home to Paris and offers his establishment at Wood Ridge for sale. "Nick the Florist" on Avenue B is said to be closing up, owing to financial stress. Chicago. STATE OF THE MARKET. — NO DECLINE IN PRICES. — PROSPECTS FOR A HEAVY CUT IN MARCH.— FLORISTS SUFFER IN THE BIG FIRE. — CHANGE AT NEW CASTLE. — MENTION OF MANY MINOR MATTERS. Stock has not come into this market much more freely this week than last, but orders have been filled in full nearly every day, whereas for the past three weeks many buyers have been refused and orders scaled. On Ash Wednesday the fakirs were able to do business for the first time in a considerable period. There is not yet a sufficient increase in sup- ply or number of orders to cause prices to weaken. The advent of Lent seems to have had less effect than usual upon the market. Some of the best posted of commission men and growers agree that the now bright prospects for a splendid spring crop of both roses and carnations will be realized within the next two or three weeks, too early to make stock unusually plentiful for Easter. The Anderson Floral Company was last Sunday across the street from the biggest fire Chicago has seen in several months. Their large show window was broken and the loss on stock and from the interruption of business was con- siderable. D. Nicas has a flower stand in the west window in the store of the Fowler Optical Company, next door to Anderson's, and a huge water tower of the fire department fell through the glass, wrecking his corner. There has been a change in the South Park Floral Company, New Castle, Ind., which ships some of the best stock which reaches the Chicago market. The concern was owned by Kahn. Scott & Heller, who conduct the New York store. George Scott has now sold his interest in both the merchandise establishment and greenhouses to Myer Heller and the firm will be the Kahn-Heller Co. At the meeting of the Florist Club last evening Messrs. W. N. Rudd, Edgar Sanders and P. Hauswirth were ap- pointed a committee to arrange for trans- portation to the Detroit convention of the S. A. F. The club will give a musical at its next meeting. It is reported that Geo. Darby will leave for Houston, Texas, to accept a lucrative position in a leading floral establishment there as soon as he can close up his important business engage- ments here. iSgg. The American Florist. 855 Nearly every consignment of stock to this market this week has contained more or less tulips and daffodils, which have not moved as readily as heretofore. Chicago is represented at the carna- tion meeting by President W. N. Rudd, ot the S. A. F., J. C. Vaughan and James Hartshome. Ernest Cooper, formerly with W. \V. Barnard & Co., is participating in the Philippine warfare as a member of a Colorado regiment of volunteers. The Reinbergs have not yet determined the exact extent of the new glass to be erected on their land this summer, but it will approximate a twenty-five per cent increase in their establishments. John Degnan has returned from his trip for Vaughan's Seed Store and John Barclay has started into the west. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Hunt are now at Denver. Mr. Hunt's health has been considerably improved by his stay at Las Vegas, N. M. Local growers promise to have stocks of well flowered azaleas for Easter, and, indeed, good specimens are procurable now. It is likely that after May 1 there will be three large cut flower firms at 76 Wabash avenue instead of one. The breaking of the cold spell has seen the violet restored to more or less of its former favor. Mrs. Hilmers, of the Art Floral Com- pany, is quite ill. Boston. BUSINESS GETS A KNOCKOUT BLOW IN THE FORM OF A BIG BLIZZARD.— PRODUCTION REDUCED. — A SATURDAY EXHIBIT AT HORTICULTURAL HALL. The midwinter season that for a num- ber of weeks had maintained an activity reminiscent of the good old times but which since the beginning of February has been drifting to its close in a spirit- less and most discouraging fashion got in the big storm of this week, an unex- pected knockout blow. Business is at a standstill and neither Valentine's day nor the customary revelry of the days imme- diately preceding Ash Wednesday have been able to revive it to any extent. Extremely cold weather, which retards production is the onlv thing that stands in the way of a sharp fall in values and this is a cause for hopefulness. Prices once reduced are restored with difficulty and if this calamity can be avoided for a few days there is reason to believe that with spring weather a lively demand may set in, regardless of Lent which in recent years seems to have expended most of its self-denial within the first few days. Many flowers have been ruined by freez- ing in transit, during the recent cold period and railroad delays have made the receipts uncertain and irregular. There was a small but exceedingly choice and interesting exhibition at Hor- ticultural Hall on Saturday. George McWilliam received the rare honor of a gold medal for a collection of seedling cymbidiums, crosses between eburneum and Lowianum, and James Comley was awarded a silver medal for some blooms of double flowering forms of Prunus pseudo-cerasus, which were among the treasures collected by him in Japan. The individual blooms were as large as car- nations and borne in large clusters. Sea Bright, N. J.— Robert Millican, secretary of the Monmouth County Hor- ticultural Society, will start in business the coming spring as a landscape gar- dener. SITUATIONS. WANTS, FOR SALE. AdTertlsemeDtfl under this bead 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 American Florist for the year 1899 Is entitled to a flve-Une want adv. (situations only) free to be used at any time durlnff the year. W, care American Florist, Chicago. SITUATION WANTED- As grower In commercial, or as assistant In private place; good propagator. Address Q J, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED— By florist. 7 years' experi- ence, roses, carnations, plants; single. 27 ; refer- ences. FLORIST. 6j E. Pomfret St., Carlisle, Pa. SITUATION WANTED- By florist and gardener, 16 years' experience In all branches; flrst-class man, well recommended. Private nr commercial place. Address W H, 'SSii Wabssh Ave., Chicago. SITUATION WANTED- By a practical landscape gardener and florist; has '25 years' experience: wishes place as foreman In park or large private place. Flrst-class references. J V. care Am. Florist. SITUATION WANTBD-By a strictly sober florist, single German, age 25; 10 years' experience In Europe and America In all branches; good propa- gator. Best references. C S, care Am. Florist. SITUATION WANTED— By a Aral class, all around florist; grower of roses, carnations, chrysanthe- mums and general stock; good propagator. '2;} y'rs exp.; single. Best referencs. S. care Am. Florist. MICHAEL COSTELLO, Whitman. Mass. SITUATION WANTED — As working foreman In cultivation of roses, carnations, violets, 'mums id general stock; ;w years' practical experience In SITUATION WANTBD-By flrst-class rose grower; Al on Beauties; thorough knowledge In growing all kinds of cut flowers; 2,i years' experience; It; years In this country; German, married, age 3ti; good wages expected Best referpnces. Address BEAUTY Grower, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman orto take care of section, by (Jerman, single, age 35; life expe- rience In growing roses, carnations, violets and gen- eral stock ; good propagator. Best references from SITUATION WANTED— By flrst-class grower of roses and all kinds of cut flowers, American Beauties a specialty; as working foreman or assistant In large commercial place; Iti years' experience; age single. Best of references. State wages with board. Address C n, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTEO-Bya German, single, who thoroughly understands greenhouse work In all Its branches, such as palms, cut flowers, carpet bed- ding, etc. Would like to take charge of several green- houses this spring. Sober and best references. Good wages and place expected. B J, care Am. Florist. w ANTED— CataloKues, wholesale and retail. Ad- dress P H. ANDERSON. St. Cloud, Minn. Over Peering office. F Ave. South. . side Camhridge Tile Mf'q Co., Covington. Ky. W ANTED— A nood ^trower and propagator of car- W ANTED— An assistant In green houses, one who thoroughly understands watering. State wages desired . Florist. 22'.t VV. State St.. Jacksonville. 111. WANTED-To know the address of G. R- Goetter. If he will communicate with hla wife, at 76 Hillsdale Ave. Clevelano,0., he will hear something greatly to his advantage W^ tent. References requested wlih application tl. F. riALLE, 548 West Madison St., Chicago. WANTED-Voungman who Is familiar In propa- gating roses, carnations and violets: also gen- eral greenhouse work: wages, J30 per month with room. II SCHILLEK. Si^7 VV Madison St., Chicago. WANTED— A good, steady, single roan to take charge of private place for about six months- Greenhouse and outdoor work with assistant. Good wages lo the rli^bl man. Call atihe office of THE AMERICAN FLORIST. Chicago. WANTED-T^e 1st of March, honest, sober, Indus- trious single man as gardener; capable of tak- ing care of lawn, garden, cow and doing chores about the house. Come well recommef ded. Address W B. Box 342, Highland Paik, III. W A NTKD- Working foreman for place In Michigan, HOOO feet glass to grow cut flowers and plants: must be a good maker ot deslgi 8, have knowledge of nursery word and be sober itnd Industrious. Apniy In person at Vaughan's Seed Store, 84 Randolph St.. Chicago. Monday, the 20ih ; bring references. WANTED AT ONCE— Sober, industrious man to assist In greenhouses: must understand grow- ing first class roses, carnations and general stock. Good steady position; chance for advancement; state lowest wages per month, wlih board and room, to start. Isaac Miles. Oshkosh, Wis. WANTED. A BDYER—Fora flrst-class greenhouse establishment In a city of about 10.000 people: no opposition and only about 20 miles from St Ixiuls, one of the best cut flower markets now In the U. 8. This place has netted 25 per cent on price asked for the place from home trade alone and can be made to double that by growing cut flowers for the St. Louis market If you mean buslnes" write at once for full description. This adv. will appear only once. Ad- MlSSOURl, > American Horlat F iOR SALE OR RENT— A well established florieU business. Address Goon Opt'ortunity. care American Florist. pOR SALE OK RENT-Good residence and greeo- ! house, only one In city. ALRERr Haoadorn, Box 2t>4. BcldlDg. Mlch. FOR SALE- Four greeneouses well stocked, with flne residence, all as good as new; hot water heat- ing, city water, electric cars. R. H. FLORIST, 28U N. Clark St.. Chicago. FOR SALE- Four greenhouses nearly new. Splen- did retail stand In residence district on paved street leading to cemetery, easy terms; must retire ac- count of health. A. Claus, 501 N. 4th St..8prlngfleld. lU . FOR SALE OR RENT— Twelve large greenhouses, 40.000 feet of glass; well stocked with plants; hot water and steam. Located near Trenton, N. J. Will make terms very easy For particulars address B. C KUSER. Trenton. N J. FOR SALE VBRV CHEAP— A fine greenhouse establishment of 10 000 sq. feet of glass in a booming city of 18 000. Very little competition Every- thing in flne condition. A well paying Investment. Good reasons for selling. Address Bargain, care American Florist. FOR SALE— Public sale of real estate, greenhouses and well established florist's business. Thursday, February 9. isy.t. I will sell out my entire greenhouse plant including dwelling. Sale to commence at 2 o'clock p. m. Address W. R. Shklmire, Avondale, Chester Co., Pa. pOR RENT-Atc : at the flrst of March next. J? a florist establishment In the thriving city o^ E gin, ill. Location In the best reside' ce part of the city; y.OOO to 10,000 feet of glass. Owner Is prevented by sickness from running the establishment himself. Call on or address n Shlaack, 311 Spring St.. Elgin, 111. FOR SALE— Ten greenhouse, new 17.000 square feet of double thick glass, 11 000 feet of which are de- voted to high-grade carnations and 6 0(X) ft. to violets, equaling the best that come to New Tork market; abundant water supply; 17 acres of excellent land; flne residence; outhouses; healthy locality; short dla^ tance from New York City. Address Bona Fide, care American Florist. Chicago. F° from city limits; might form partnership with a flrst- class grower. On account o' larger outside Interests, present owner can pay no attention to the growing of flowers, but can dispose of the product to good ad- vantage and manage the flnanciat part. A splendid chance for an able man. Apply beginning of March to A 20, care American Florist. le 20 H- P boiler (second^ hand), both loccmotlve style. They are fltted with Hoyt's system of circulation (hot waterK and either rnn DCMT ^^■'*'^ privilege to buy, in Salt run IIlIi I Lake city, Utah, the Kensington Gn't'iihousrs, consisting of 3 bouses 18x100, one housi? 211x45, heated with hot water, flowing well. ;iood pn-ssure, no charge for water. Stock sold very cheap. Reason fur selliif-f. oM ;m.*. Good place for cut flowers. (Iri.iiinl 1. 1 lai?-'' tiiiod oarna- mo"th.'''°'ffii Kensington Greenhouses, ;!;m'i,''uiMr"''i';'i.iri"s Salt Lake City, Utah. AN IDEAL PLACE EOR SALE CHEAP. Within the 10 mile radius of New York City Hall and one-half hour by train from foot of Chambers street; 4!^ acres of ground dwelling hou-^e, 14 rooms, with all modern improvements; stable, carriage bouse, palm, stove and cold house, all In perfect con- dition. Location, eastern exposure, well protected from north wlndn; low taxes; city water pressure, ^l lbs to the square inch . FT. H, t». riVI]BEDl«T*, Wood Ridge, Bergen County. N. J. The American Florist Company's IDIBECTORYI contains the names and addresses of the Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen ot the United States and Canada PRICE. $2.00. American Florist Co;,j*<.?'<5»Chicag:o 856 The American Florist. Feb. i8. Wbol^ale f[ower/\arl^fe CiNcrNNATi, Feb. 16. Boses, Beauties, select 40.00O.'.0.00 medium 15 (J0(ffl26 00 " Brides, Bridesmaids B 00« CW Meteors 8.00 Perles 4 00® 6 00 Carnations '. 1600 2 00 fancy : 3.00® 6.(0 Violets 76® 1 OU Lily of the valley 4.00 Da9odll8, Tullpj 3. CO® 4 (0 Smllax 15 (0 Adlantnm 1.0(1 Romans 2.00® 3.00 Narcissi 3 OO Harrlsl 12 50 Callas 10 00 St. Louis, Feb. iii. Boses, Beauties 4 00350 00 Brides, Bridesmaids, Meteors... 2. 00® 10.00 Perles 2.00® ti.OO Carnations 1,53® 4.00 Smllax 12 60 Adlantum 1.00 Asparagus 40.00@ 50.00 Tlolets, California 50 single .25 " double .t5 Roman byaclntbs Von Slons 3.00 Narcissus, Paper White 4.00 Callas 12 6U Harrlsll 15 00 Valley 4.00 MiLWAtrKEE, Feb. lu Boaes, Beauties, long per doz. 4.00® 5 OO " " medium " " 2 00® 3.00 short '■ " 1.00® 1 60 Brides, Bridesmaids TOO® 1) 00 Perles 6 00® 8.00 Meteors 7.00® a.OO " Kalserlns 6.00® 8.00 Carnations, fancy 4.0O« 6,00 KOOdstock 2000 310 Lily of the Valley 4.00® 6.00 Smllax 15 00 Adlantum 1 50 Asparagus 75. 00 Violets 60® 1.00 Callas 15.00 Harrlsll 15 0OS2O.0O Romans, Paper Whites 3.00 Freeslas 3 00 Common Ferns ,25 Pittsburg, Feb. 16. Boses, Beauties 12.00@5000 Brides, Bridesmaids 4.00@10.00 Meteors 5.00®12.00 Kalserlns 6 00O15.0U NIphetos, Perles 3.00® 5.00 Carnations, short stems 75® 1 00 long " 1 50'« 3.00 VIoletB 60® 1 50 Lily of the valley 3.000 4 OO Smllax 15 00 Adlantum 76® l.llO Asparagus 40.00@50.00 Hyacinths, Paper Whites 2.00® 4.00 Harrlsll per dozen 2.0083 00 Tulips 3,00® 4 CO ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... Largest Grower^..... Q^^ FlOWCrS Give us an order and we will please you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL. MO. Our Store. 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY, MO. ^P"long distance 'phone at either place. HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS. Only health resort endorsed by U.S. Gov- ernment. Wabash is the direct line from Chicago. Three trains. Send postal card for illustrated booklet giving full intorination. F. A. PALMER. Ass't Gen. Pass, Agt., Wabash Ticket Office 97 Adams St , CHICAGO. S. B. WINTER, Commission Handier of High Grade Cut Flowers!! 21 Randolph St., CHICAQO. L. P. KELLY, Manager. TO GROWERS: 1 find a ready sale for ROSES, CARNATIONS, VIOLETS and BULB STOCK. PRICE LIST. UO.SES. par doz jieautles, pxtra lonjt $i.00 24-lnoh a 50 20 • 2 5'l 15 " 2.(10 12 " 1.25 8 ■• 1 OO per im Brides tB.OOOSlO 00 Bridesmaids.. 6 O0(a S UO Meteors KOO® S.ro Perles 5 OO® li 00 Carnations ... . 1.50® 200 fancy . :( M Lily of the valley. 4.00® 5 00 Adlantum 75® 1 18 Common Feme,.. .25 Smll'X 12 00 Asparagus 60.00®100 00 Violets 16® I.IIO Romans 2.0O* 4,00 Paper White :ioii® 4.(0 rallns 15 00NSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. i ^▼■▼■vwwvv ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. Wholesale Florists, p. O. Box 103. JVIir^^AT'A.lTICEJEJ, -WIS. Our Specialties: Roses, Carnations, Violets, Novelty Pinlt Tulips. All other SEASONABLE FLOW^ERS always on hand. HARDY GUT FERNS ■WRITE FOR PRICES. FAMCY DAGGER Prices subject to an advance after Feb, 1. 1000.. .$1.25 M. I 5000. ..$1.20 M. 10,000.. .$1.10 M. My cold storage Ferns are badly spoiled. My advice to you florists is to buy every Fern you can find. Thev will go up to $3.00 per M long before Easter. L. B. BRAGUE. Oldest, larsest and most Uii»f*tl«lA Uoaa reliable dealer in the U. S. ninSflalG, MaSSi Gape Gycas Flowers Leaves No. I at $1 the lb., 10 lbs. $9. No. 2 at 70c. '■ " 16. l«-20in.$1.40 the 10 leave-,. 21-24 in. $1.70, 33-36 iTi. *-'.lW 25-28 in. $2.00, ;!7-40 i ii. J3.00 N'Mtiinil piepareil. 29-32 in. $2.30,41-41 in. J4. IX) 10 p. c. allowed for prompt cash. Cmuiilrb' !isi or (■hiii;i f.-riiiTiex. iiir.liiii.Tis.biiskcl^.'i.-. Wrii.'tc. August Rolker & Sons, 52 oey st . New York. .AMERICAN nORIST ROSES ^ CARNATIONS VALLEY EERNS GALW and IVY LEAVES and all kinds of Seasonable riowers in Stock. ^- We get daily new customers because we have the reputation that all orders are punctually filled. WM. F. KASTING & Z^.W.l'^^: Wholsalc florists. 444 sixth ave» LONG J)I.STANCK TELEPHONE 2♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ 600.000 CUT FLOWERS We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties ot ROSES and CARNA- TIONS. We are headquarters tor fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., CNICAGO. ...PRICE LIST... AnERICAN BEAUTY Extra long stem per doz., $5.00 "■ ■ . •' 3..50 2.50 2.00 24-in. stem. 12 1.25 1.00 HETEOR per 100, ti.OO to 8.00 BRIDRSnAID •■ 6.00 to 8.00 BRIDE " T.OOtolO.OO PERLE " S.OOto 6.00 CARNATIONS " 2.00 fancy " 3.00 ROMANS " 2.00 to 3.00 VALLEY " 4.00 DAFFODILS " 3.C0 All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. 'iim^iiimmiHimiiHiiiiHUii^iiiiiiiiHiiHiiHiimm McKELLAR & WINKRSON, Wholesale Florists, CHIOA.OO. OUR SPECIALTIES: ORCHIDS, HIGM-GRADE ROSES, CARNATIONS and VIOLETS. WHOLESALE DEALER IN GROWER OF ROSES. CUT ELOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL Mention American Florist. Benthey&Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 4/ Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ^^Consijrnm(.'nts solicited MAimr Pail ^° ^^y "^^^ y°"'' never ran ad. in thepiortst." Wbol^ale power/\arKjJ5 CHICAGO, Feb. 17. ROBes, Beauties, extra long, per doz.. 5.00 Brides 6 00®1( Brtdeamalda ti oo® t Perles 6.00® t fancy. Lily ot the valler 4.00 Adlantum 1.00 Common ferns .25 Smllax... . 12.00 Asparsgns tJl.OOiSluO.OO Violets 75® 1.00 Komans 2.0U® 1.00 Paper Whites 3.00m 4 00 Callas 15.00®?0.00 Harrisll 15.00020 00 Mlnnonette, Freeslas 3.00 Tmlps 3.00® 4.00 Daffodils 3.00 When corresponding with advertisers, mention the Aubbican Flobist. E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- CUT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Qo Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Bassett&Wasliburn 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and A ■■A djkaaajkwjk Growers of ||Ul MOWerS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALL ^ Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash- lng:ton St., Chicago. Write for special Quotations on large orders. 19-21 E. RANDOLPH ST. Cl-I I CAO O 1. G. PRINCE & CO. Villioiesaie Gut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Agents for tbe Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attention paid to shipping orders. 88 A 90 Wabash Avenus, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. E. C. AMLINQ Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, W. S. HEEFRON, Mgp. ....CHICAGO. \KEMHicorrdRosXo\ \rm£SAi£ Cut Flowers ^nopORISTS 0UPPl/£5. 5 WIETOR BROS. snccEssoRa to ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO. Wholesale Growers ol CUT FLOWERS 51 WABASH AVENUE, ...CHICAGO 858 The American Florist. Feb. i8. I Samuel S. Pennook. Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, .PHILADELPHIA, PA. ■FINE VALLEY AWAYS ON HAND. Open Day and Night from 12 a. m. Honday to 10 p. m. Saturday. A select grade of VALLEY on hand the year round. AMERICAN BEAUTIES our specialty. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. BOSTON... .^ FLOWERS Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies. I*n.<3e> X.rl8l;s i»a.^ixe.ir^FLORISTS' j^m'^ SUPPLIES j", » FLORi: Always on CARNATIONS BRIDESMAIDS. BRIDES. i FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 84 Hawley Street, BOSTON, CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. 416 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. H.G.BERNING Wholesale Florist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... 1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. CHAS. B. STAHL Wbolesals Floristj 27 S. nth St.. Telephone 63 64. PtllLADCLPIIIA. Orders by mall, telegraph or telephone will receive prompt attention. Consign ment8 of good stock solicited. BRILLIANT GREEN ANDBRONZE GALAX LEAVES. For Decorating' and all Florists' Designs. CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linville. Mitchell Co.. N. C. ,/./ I or AftBOrted. LAUREL FESTOONING, $o 0(> per lOO yards. All orders by wire or mall promptly filled. 27 Beacon St., BOSTON, MASS. Whol^^ale power/arKgt^ PHILADBLPHIA. Feb. 15. BOBBB. Teas 6 00(510.00 •■ extra 10 00® 13 00 Beautlea, extra per doz. 6.00@7 50 flrsts ■• ■■ 2 60(84 00 " " Beconda " 1.00.&2.50 CamatlonB 1.00® 2 50 Lily of the valley. Tulips 2 00(s» 1.00 ABparagUB plumosus 35 00®5(l.00 Sprengerll sprays 2.00(«j 5 00 Smllax , 15.0C®2O OO Violets, double Si's. 1 00 NarclSfl. Koman Hyacinths 2 008 4 00 medium.. 15 10(825 00 culls 5.00(aiO.OU Meteors 4.00@1000 Brides. Bridesmaids B 00® 10. 00 Carnations, ordinary ... 1.00® 2.C0 fancy 3 00® 5 OO Lily of the valley. Mignonette I.r0(« 3.0O Violets ;b® 60 Callas, Uarrlsll lilies 10 00@12 (0 Cattleyas 30.00®35 00 Tulips 1.0ti®3fO Roman Uyaclnths, NarclsBUs P. White I 50® 2 00 Dattudlls 2.00® 3 00 Freeslas 504I2 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Kvery MomlDB DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. WM. H. GUNTHER. 30 West 29th Street. NOTIGEi-0 FLOWER GROWERS Our customers call for more Roses, Carnations and Violets. Send consignments to ESTABLISHED J. J. PERKINS St CO., 1872. 52 West 29th St., NEW YORK. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 1054-38. Wbol^^ale power/\arl^fe NEW York. Feb. 15. Rosea, Beauties select 30. " " medium alls. Brtdesmalds, Brides 3 Meteors 3 Morgans, Pertes 2 Carnations 1 fancy 2 Violets LUyof the valley Roman Hyacinths, Narcissus P. White Uarrlsil lllUea 10 UaaodllB 1 Mignonette 2 Cattleyas 26 Tulips Smllax 10 Asparagus 40. Adlantum Buffalo, Feb. Iti. Boses. Beauties &. Brides. Bridesmaids, Meteors... 4. Perles. Nlphetos 3. " KalserlDs *> Carnations , ordinary 1. fancies 2 Lily of the valley 3, Smllax Adlantum 1 Asparagus Hardy Ferns Violets Romans, Paper Whites 2 .COS 00. 00 ,00025.00 00® 5.0O .00010.00 OO&IOOO .00® e.oo aa& 1.50 .OOfii 5.10 .350 .tiO .75® 3.00 .60® 1 00 00(5;12.00 OO® 2 00 00® H.OO 0O&3O OO 00a 2 00 00@15 00 .00®50 00 1.00 00® 60 00 oa@io.oa OO® 6 00 00® 10.00 00® 2 00 ,00® 3.00 OO® 4 00 16.00 00® 1.50 50.00 .20 rURDY & BLflUVELT Sweet Peas, Roses, Violets, Smilax, Carnations. 57 WEST 30th St., new YORK. Telephone. No. 2t)0tV38. Daily market quotations to applicants. MILI.ANG & CO. Commission Florists 48 Wast 29lh St., NEW YORK. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. ROSES VIOLETS LILIES JULIUS LANG 53 WEST 30th STRiLT NEW YORK CARNATIONS Telephone 9 J 3-38. Mention the American Florist. TheNewYork 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 to Shipping Orders. M. A. HART. Gomniission°'?N'" Cut Flowers, 44 WEST 29th street. NEW YORK OITY, THE BEST BIABKET IN NEW ¥OKK. ■Phone 1307 3Sth St. ford Bros... at at Wholesale Florists 111 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. Coniignments Solicited. Telephone, 260 38th SL Established 1891 Tel. I6I5'38. G. E. BRADSHAW, uUT rlOWulS COMMISSION 117 WEST 30TH STREET, Consignments Solicited. NEW YORK, CAN FILL YOUR ORDERS FOR FINE BEAUTIES RIDESMAIDS RIDES ^ CARNATIONS. Edw. C. Horan, WHOLESALE FLORIST. write for Price list. 34 W. 29th St., NEW YORK. Please mention American Florist when writing. VIOLETS VALLEY ROMANS NARCISSUS POINSETTIA 860 The American Florist. Feb. 18. The ^bed TR^be. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. Beans are higher on account of losses caused by frost in the south. Wm. F. Dreer is spending his winter vacation on the Pacific Coast. W.J. Langbridge, with Jerome B. Rice & Co., Cambridge, N. Y., is on his west- ern trip. W. H. Grenell, the well known seed grower, of Pierrepont Manor, N. Y., visited Detroit and Chicago on his west- ern trip this week. Mail catalogue seed trade both east and west is up to the present reported poor and dull compared with '98, and nothing doing since the cold snap. The spot supply of American red clover seed is reported much smaller in London, England, than is usual at this season, and it is said that there has been an increased business in blue peas. There are renewed rumors of a trust to be formed in the seed trade, and on this line a prominent New York whole- sale dealer is said to have had frequent friendly inten-iews recently with the manager of a ret.^il house. Seed Aduheration. Ep. Am. Florist:— The Department of Agriculture has received and tested samples of Bromus inermis seed which were found to contain a large amount oi foreign seeds, mostly meadow fescue, of which in one sample as high as twenty- five per cent of the total was found to be present. As seedsmen are doubtless aware, such a large proportion of meadow fescue in awnless brome grass is evidently due to fraudulent mixture. We would respectfully call your attention to the circular issued by the Secretary of Agriculture, May 10, 1898, in reference to the law passed by Congress author- izing the secretary to publish the names of seedsmen selling seeds below the department standards. The secretary wishes to avoid doing any injustice to honest seedsmen, and we therefore ask you to call the attention of the seedsmen to this fraud, and to suggust that they send samples of their stock to some experiment station or to the Department of Agriculture for report upon its purity and germination before offering the same for sale. The department will be glad at any time to furnish blanks on which the necessary information preliminary to test can be supplied. In case the secretarv is satisfied that any seedsmen is not using due care in the sale of pure seed he will feel it his duty to publish the result of the test under the law above referred to. A. J. PlETERS, In Charge of Pure Seed Investigation. [The circular referred to in the above was reproduced in our issue of May 21, 1898, copies of which will be mailed to seedsmen on application to this office. —Ed.] Pittsburg. PIPE LINES HARD WORKED.— FLORISTS' AND GARDENERS' CLUB ELECTION AND PLANS. — NEFF HAS A FIRE. The extreme cold weather affected the florists' business last week in a very marked degree, and owing to detention on railroads soniestock was badly frozen. Grower^ succeeded in keeping their green- houses heated, but it required great care ar.d the bringing into use of extra lines of gas pipe. The Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists' and Gardeners' Club has elected the fol- lowing officers for the ensuing year: Pres- ident, E. C. Reineman; vice-president, E. C. Ludwig; secretary, T. P. Langhans; treasurer, James Semple; executive com- mittee, Fred. Burki, P. S. Randolph and John Bader. A warm discussion, partic- ipated in by Geo. Oesterle, Fred. Burki, James Semple, E. C. Reineman and others, ensued relative to the future welfare of the club and the executivecommittee was instructed to take measures to hold a club banquet in the near future and also to arrange with the Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., to hold the meetings in its rooms. The conservatory connected with L. I. Neff s store at 6015 Penn avenue was partially destroyed by fire a few days since; fortunately he was insured. A. M. EUiott has retired from the Lib- erty Market and his stand is occupied by H. B. Zeiger, of Aspinwall. Chas. T. Siebert has given up his store room on Centre avenue and will now only use his stands in the markets. John Bader, Julius W. Ludwig and Mr. Koerbel, of Jeannette, Pa., plan to attend the carnation meeting. Regia. ESTABLISHED 1802 'S SEEDS Fresh Seeds Just Arrived. LATANIABORBONICAK J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK ToD6ros6§. "HALLOCK" STRAIN DWARF EXCELSIOR PEARL, strictly first size bulbs. $7.50 per 1000: 2000 for $14.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK, 14 Barclay St. 84-86 Randolph St. Palm Seeds! PHOENIX RUPICOLA. We have just received a fine parcel of new crop seeds of this exceedinglv beautiful palm. They are the purest type, gathered by our collector at the purest source in Asia. Per 1000 seeds, 15s. LATANIA BORBONICA. Best Type per 1000 seeds, gs. ASPARAGUS SPRENQERI. Per 1000 seeds, 15s. DDK IN HLVf-H: Areca Boverl, Ca'amus Australls and C. Muederl, Corypha Australia. Kentis BeJmoreana, K. Korsterlana and K monosiachya. Seaforthla elenana. I)rac£enas in variety. HOMER PRICE & CO., 14 Castle St., Long Acre, LOVDON, W. C. Mention The American Florist. FRANCIS BRILL Hempstead, Long Island, N. Y. GROWER AND DEALER Choice Long Island Cabbage Seed Of all leading Varieties and Finest Strains. finest American Grown Cauliflower Seed and MARKET GARDENERS SUPPLIES. TELEGRAPH CODE OP THK AM. SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION In either atltr or flexible coTer. AJ>DRS8S ORDERS TO AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. CHTOAOO. Printed talk or spoken talk would never have built up the immense Iron Age business. It's the work that's behind the machines and the excellent work they do in the field and g irden that sells them in increasing numbers every year. Our success is built on work — not talk. See an Iron Age machine at work and it will talk for itself.. It does the best work in the least time. The latest Iron Age Implement^. are described In the handsome Iron Aee Book free. The Iron Ace Coinliined Whc-el Hoc 1 will plow, level, furrow, sow, cover, rake, cul- tivate, hill and hoe anddo all well. A bov can convert it from drill to hoe. Wheels are of steel, Iti mches hiffh, an orisinal feature. The heij^ht makes the wheels run easier and thev will not vield to depressions in the soil like low wheels. ThehiKh vheel isiin Iron Akc ideawhich Inw come to stay. BATEMAN MFG. CO.. Box 184. Grenloch, N. J. j8gg. The American Florist. 8G1 DREER'S RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS. of the many select stocks of Flower Seeds for Florists' use which should be sown now. Ageratun Alyssum, Asparagu trade pkt. oz. n. Cope's Pet, dwarf, deep blue. JO.l.'S $0.40 Little GeiD, very dwarf . ,10 .25 Sprengerii , $l,00per 100 seeds •• . 9.00 per 1000 " " plumoaus nanus l,a5per 100 " •• 10.00 per lOOO " Aster, Queen of the Market, white or purple, . .20 ,75 mixed, . ,15 ,50 " Pajony Perfection, finest mixed . ,30 1,25 Victoria " " ,30 1.25 " Semple's branching white, pink, lavender or crimson , .30 1,50 finest I xed , Balsam. Douhlr White Perfection , , . 25 Begonia Vernon . . , , 25 Carnation Marguerite, white, scarlet, rose ,50 " " choicest mixed . . .25 Centaurea Candidissitna, 25c per 1000 seeds Gymnocarpa Clematis Paniculata 20 Cobea Scandens 10 Dracxna indivisa 15 Grevillea robusta . 15 Helianthus cucumerifolius Stella 10 Heliotrope, tinrst mixed 20 Humulus Japonicus variegatus 15 Impaliens Sultan! 50 Ipomoea grardiflora (Moon Flower) , , , ,15 ■■ Imperial, Japanese, finest mixed ,10 Lantana Hybrida . . 10 If you do not have our Wholesale Price List Send for it. HENRY A. DREER, ^^^s^^^ Philadelphia, Pa. trade pkt. Lobelia Crystal Palace Compacta, true $0.40 : Speciosa, dark blue trailing , . ,20 '• Gracilis, light " " ,15 Maurandya Barclayana. purple 25 *' mixed sorts 25 Mignonette, Allen's Defiance 25 Machet. select stock ... .15 Nasturtiums, full line of both tall and Tom Thumb sorts; see catalogue for prices. Petunia, Dreer's Superb Single Fringed .50 " " " Double 75c per 500 seeds. Phlox Drum, grandiflora, mixed 15 " •' nana compacta 30 Primula obconica srandillora 50 Forbesi (liaby Primrose) . . .50 Pyrelhrum aureum (Golden Feather) . . .10 Salvia splendens (Scarlet Sage) ... .30 Bonfire 60 Smilax . $3.50 per lb. .15 Stocks, large flowering, 10 week, white, blood red or pink .... . ,50 large flowering, finest mixed . . ,40 Sweet Peas, all the finest sorts; for prices see catalogue, Torenia Fournieri 30 Verbenas, Mammoth, white, scarlet, pink, purple or striped , . . .40 Mammoth, finest mixed , . ,30 Vinca Rosea, rosea alt)a or alba pura . ,15 HiiiiiUUiHmiimiiiiiiiiimUiimimiimimiUiimiiiiiiiiimmi^^ Florists' Flower Seeds "VAUGHAN'S BEST" MIXTURE OF LARGE FLOWERING PETUNIAS. This mixture is made up bv ourselves and includes all the choicest sorts and colors of the Large flowering and Fringed sorts. We are positive that no other Petunia Mixture can produce flowers with as wide a range of colors as this. Trade pkt, (500 seeds), 50c; 3 pkts, tor $1,25, "VAUGHAN'S BEST" MIXTURE OF VERBENAS. This mixture contains all that is choice and desirable in Verbenas It includes the .Mammoth Flowered strains of three celebrated Verbena soecialties. We feel perfectly safe in stating that this mixture of Verbenas will eclipse every other strain offered by any other house, M oz, 50c; trade pkt, 35c. $•2.00; STOCKS, Large-Flowering German Ten Weeks. Purple, Light Blue, Canary Yellow, bl AGaTm;EA C(£LESTIS— The Blue Daisy. The flowers are the very counterpart of the Paris Daisy, which yellow disc: of easy growth and produces flowers ■ 15c,; H .11 tht i)-inch. .\ fine winter-bloomer. Trade pkt PRIMULA FORBESI. THE "BABY PRIMROSE." Blooms in three mouths from seed. t, iii-\v buds opi'iiiiiLT every day. Tlie plant is a v 4()c. Pure White, Brilliant Rose, Bright Crimson UloiKl-Red, One tr:ide pkt. each of above 7 varieties, $1.25. Trade Pkt. laarg'e Flowering, extra choice mixed J^ oz. 35c; $ .25 Mammoth W^nite Colamn ^/a oz. 60c; .25 Snowflake, forciuR, earliest white Stock ^ oz. $1.25; .25 "WhlLe Perfection. "Cutand Come Again" % oz. 50c: .25 Send for our new list of flo\Ver seeds for florists. z. 40c; oz. $2.50; pkt. 25c. Ounce $2.00 4.00 This is unquestionably one of the most profitable plants ta grow for cut flowers. An easter^ Horist planted lO.OlK) for that purpose. It begins to bloom in three months after sowing and continues to produce flowers for ten months in succession. The flowers are very graceful, not quite half andnch across and are of a most pleasing rose color with a yellow eye. They ji borne on erect stems, 10 to 12 inches high, in tiers, and remain fresh for over a week after bei gorous grower, thrives in the shade or sunshine, even in a cool house. Pkt. (500 seeds), 25 cts. "S'fi"' Vaughan's Seed Store, '^iHTor"' CYCLAMEN GROWERS do not forget that L. P. DeLANGHE-VERYAENE, Kurserymeu, 150 Rue de Constantinople, BRUSSELS. BELGIUM. IS THE EAI8ER or Cyclamen Papilio. The most beautiful strain in the world. Price: 100 seeds, $3; 500 seeds, $12; 1000 seeds, $20. To be delivered as soon as hnrvested, from be^dniiinii of July. eocriAi Ticc* Cyclamen, Orchids, Cocos •*'^^^"*^' ItO. »/«rlri*»liann_ ammo lift a. ALBERT FUCHS, (Established 1884 ) PALMS. FERNS, FICUS ady for 3-lnch; Btronp, $« 00 Lata] per lOU per 100 nla Rorbonlca. n^nuj i^^. u.ui,^. d-.^^.^, ^., ^ Fine, eirong Blocfe of Feros for dlsbea, $a.00 I. rine, BiruiiK Biocit ui reiuo lui uibucb. I ; $25. CO per 1000. Asparagus plumoauB nbuuo, ^inch. $8.00 per lOU. Fleus elasttca. 5-inch. $5 00 per doz.; 6-lnch,»(; 50; 3 to 5 feet hlKh. $3 50 to $3 00 each. Sword FeroB, 4H Inch, ready fur 5-lnch, $10 00 per 100. Twenty-one modern Greenhouses. Medal awarded on Palms at World's Fair, 1893. 2059-73 N. Halsted St., CHICAGO. ILL. Mention American Florist. The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Read what some of our best growers say con- cerning it: Buffalo, N. T., Jan. 13, 1899, Theron Parker, Esq Dear sir:— Your 'Moiie best thing 1 have yet trit- ... ■- ■-- -.7---- 1 used It this winter on Scott, J'lora Hill. Mrs. BKAiiTandOE.VESEE. The principle Is perfect, but experience may teach us that In some varieties, tor Instance Day dreak, the lower ring might with advan- If 1 could aUord the first cost at once I would not think of ualng anything but the Model." Very Besp y. W.M. Scott, Other testimonials win appear weekly. Write for prices THE nODEL PLANT STAKE CO,, 22 norton Street, - - Brooklyn, N. Y. 862 The American Florist. Feb. i8, The Nursery T^a^B. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Large additions are being made to the commercial orchards of southern Cali- fornia. John Y. Stone, of Glenwood, Iowa, is believed to own the largest apple orchard in the world. It contains 133,000 trees, most of which have reached the bearing age. Crops in the South Injured. Late telegraphic dispatches indicate that the orange plantations in the south have been severely injured by the recent period of extreme cold. It is hoped that one kind of tree (Citrus trifoliata grafted with the Salsuma) has escaped, but it is stated that some days must elapse before conditions will justify a verdict. The pineapple crop is reported entirely ruined, involving a loss of at least a million dollars. Many thousand crates of toma- toes, which would have been ready for shipment within the next six weeks, are also said to be ruined. Philadelphia. TALES OF THE BLIZZARD IN THE QUAKER CITY. — SNOW AND COLD BEATS ALL REC- ORDS.— HARD WORK GETTING TO MAR- KET.— NOTES OF THE STORM. We have been having a spell of wintry weather the past week that has broken the record for severity in this city of Broth- erly Love. The thermometer for four days was below zero each night and the warmest part of the days was but 5° to 8° above this point, while it registered from 12° to 15° below two nights in suc- cession. As if this was not bad enough, a severe snow storm set in, or rather a week's storm wound up, with the worst blizzard in the history of the weather bureau and even the oldest inhabitants have given in and declared it the worst they ever saw. In some places along the streets the banks of snow are so high that a person standing on the sidewalks cannot see the street cars as they pass by, while from four to^five feet is the rule. The street car service on Monday and Tuesday was almost entirely blocked, but one or two lines being able to move cars at all. The steam lines were entirely tied up. On Monday one train forced its way from New York in thirteen hours and two came in on Tuesday, these on the Pennsylvania system. The Reading and B. & O. were entirely blocked. No flowers arrived after Monday morning, and but very few then, until late Tues- day, when about dusk a few growers forced their way to market in sleighs. In spite of the unfavorable weather there seems to be considerable stock com- ing on, for those who reached townjhad plenty to sell. The tales of how they worked through the drifts were exciting. W. K. Harris, who is quite within the city limits, worked all day Tuesday and finally reached the stores at five p. m. Other growers were even less fortunate than he, as many did not reach their cus- tomers until the next day. The drifts in the country districts were huge, twelve to fifteen feet being a common height. Considerable damage befell growers short of fuel, as it was impossible to get such heavy loads through t"ie snov^'. W. Alburger, of Greys Lane, had two housesfrozen. The great weight of snow on the roofs was another source of dan- ger and all weak structures had to be shored up. This work, together with constantpilingonthecoal, was extremely tiring and theblizzardof February, 1809, will long be remembered as a most try- ing time. While no flowers were arriving, neither were any being sent away, as the express companies refused to accept perishable freight, and boxes of choice Beauties and other stock for Boston, Washington, Bal- timore and other cities were unpacked and soon found eager buyers for the home market. Florists with decorations were put to their wit's end to deliver their plants and in some instances orders taken were not filled. Considering the weather business was quite good; a number of ladies even braved the storm and were seen making purchases. Prices stiffened considerably but did not hold long, the belated stock, on arrival, sending them back again. It was wonderful how the large square acre ranges of the H. A. Dreer Company stood the great weight of snow piled on them. Being built on the ridge and fur- row plan, the snow was particularly deep over the gutters and on the sheltered sides of the houses, but the roofs held up under the heavy load without damage, although a few props were placed under the heavier drifts as a matter of precau- tion. John Shellum lost about 500 Easter lilies from frost, on account of the roof on one of his houses caving in from the weight of snow, and in many other places the houses had to be propped up, so great was the weight. Conrad Kirchner, an old time florist of this city, died last Saturday. Deceased was a great lover of carnations and raised several good ones, among them Sunrise and Philadelphia. K. 1840 1899 St. Louis. COLD WEATHER PUTS A QUIETUS ON TRADE. — HEAVY LOSS REPORTED AT KIMMSWICK. —A NEW RETAIL STORE AND A CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP. A week of excessive cold weather had a very quieting effect on trade. The lit- tle business existing was taken care of over the telephone. Florists in the west end felt the slackening up more than down town dealers. The only report current in regard to damage comes from Kimmswick, Mo., and says that Mr. Guy's place was frozen entirely. Thelossis to be regretted as his stock was in fine shape, especially a batch of freesia just cominginto bloom. A new florist place has been opened on Park avenue by the Park Floral Co. We understand the proprietor has been for some time with Mr. Rieman, who is in the same neighborhood. A separation has taken place in the Diemer Floral Co., Mr. Diemer having bought out the interests of those asso- ciated with him. R. F. T. OLD COLONY NURSERIES Hardy Shrubs, Trees, Vines, Evergreens and Perennials. A larKC and One stock of well rooted plants grown In a sai^dy loam. Good plants, beat sizes for planUnK, very cheap. Trade catalogue free on application. T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPtETE STOCK IN AMERICA. P>EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. j'.A.cjoiB "w. sx.A.zs'zs'xrra-, The Beading Nargery, READING, MARH. KHTABLI8HKD 1854. ViburniifflTofflentosuffl A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSsPEcWrr Price list and descriptive cataloKue on application. REA BROTHERS, Norwood, Mass. BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J. REPRESENTATIVES WHOLESALE GROWERS FROM EUROPE. Specialties forTliis Spring's Importation RHODODENDRONS, ARAUCARIAS, HARDY AZALEAS, BAY TREES, ROOTED nCUS CUTTINGS, H. P. ROSES, CLEMATIS, etc. Mention American Florlat. n ClU ATIC 2 to 3 years old, grown plants, fin- est sorts (with 30S^o Jackmanni), Bate- manni, Henryi, Duchess of Edinburgh, Gipsy Queen, Etc. Price— $11 per 100, $105 per 1000; in finest sorts without Jackmanni, $8.50 per 100, $S0 per 1000. Clematis, strong, 1 to 2 years, culti- vated in 5 to 6-in. pots, with 40 per cent Jackmanni, $8 per 100, $75 per 1000. References requested from unknown correspondents. J CROENEWEGEN. Boskoop, Holland THE WABASH R. R. COMPANY The Short and Quick Line between the East and West connecting BuflFalo, Detroit and Toledo with Chicago, St. Louis, Kan- sas City and Omaha. The Wabash is the Only Line running Bleeping cars and chair cars (free) between Buffalo and St. Louis and Kansas City. Through sleeping cars between New York and Boston and St. Louis and Chi- cago run every day. For further information apply to the nearest Railroad Ticket Agent, or to H. B. McCLELLAN. G. E. A.. 387 Broadway. New York City. J. D. McBEATH, N. E. P. A., 6 State Street, Boston. Matt. C. S. CRANE. Gen. Pass. & Tkt. Apt.. St. Louis. Mo. F. & F. NURSERIES ^^rJi-;;!^?: Wholesale Growers, TREES & PLANTS in Full Assortment. TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. ThePopularCAROLINA POPLAR. JuBt the tree for city plaiitlni; Thriven where other* riill-ReKUta •moke and iruanB the aaliimi>nder Are. l-l.tHK* of them, bentitifu] trees 6to8.8toI(), lOto ll!anar.;tol5teet. Iiumense stock of all other Shade Trees. Shrubs and Roses. IIundredxorthoiixniKla <>r Fralt Tree>, .Small Friilta. Orape VInea, Plunta, Seeda. Valuable CataloKiie free. Corresi.oiuience solicited. Write U8 sour wants it you would procure the best at bottom prices. 45th YEAR. 44 GREENHOUSES. (,000 ACRES. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 528, painesville, OHIO. i8gg. The a mer ican Florist. 863 Milwaukee. ICY BLASTS BRING TROUBLES GALORE. — NO LOSS REPORTED. — ST.VTE OF THE MARKET. — MINOR HAPPENINGS. The continued severe cold weather has brought the growers increased coal bills, difficulty in moving stock and sleepless nights for fear of freezing stock. Most of the retailers kept their windowsempty for fear of frost. CurrieBros.'window wasthe only one in order for several days. The wholesale market had two consignments of callas and a few other flowers frozen. All flowers sold out clean until the last few days. Colored carnations have become quite plentiful. The store conducted by the late Chas. Baumgarten has been very nicely repaired and refitted by his sister, who will con- tinue the business. It is possible that the east side may have another retail store by May 1, unless, perhaps, some of the present stands may change hands. Ben Gregory's water pipe is frozen solid, causing him considerable trouble and expense. The fiolton & Hunkel Co. has a fine new safe for its treasure. C. B. W. Shamokin, Pa.— Joseph Harris has opened a retail store here and will handle decorative nursery stock as well as plants and cut flowers. Middle Village, N. Y. — Trade is dull here and we do not expect a revival until nearly Easter. There is little building planned in this vicinity. Azaleas, hyd- rangeas, lilies and roses promise to be fine lor Easter. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Golden Redder and Verscbaflellil Coleus. 75c per 100: J6C0 per lOOO Alternantdera. 4 vdrleUea. bUc per lOU. Smllax. Beedllnga. Kood strooK roots. 3oc per 100; $o. 00 per lOtO. Geranium cultlnKP, Ubl Gram. La Favorite. Porocfa and others. SI 25 per 100: SIOCO per 1000 Coleus Golden Redder and Verechatleltli. 2^-lncri pola. BtroDg plants, full of cuttlnsa. $2 60 per 100: JZi 00 pTlOOO. Alao ml.\ed Coleus, our selection. $18 00 per 1000 Double Grant Geranium, a-lnch pots, extra fine, W.OO per 100: $35.00 per 1000. Smllax.2M-lneli pots, good and strong, $5.00 per lOOO. Address R. I. HART, M^-r., Bux iW. Hackettslown. N. J. Mention American Florist. l^ittle Heanty and Lord Byron, stronp. 2H- Inch plants, $6.00 per 100. Storm Klog, $3.00. Beeonia Kex, 2H-ln.. ready for a shift. $1.00 per 100. Mme. Bruant Heliotrope, 2i^lnch, $1 00 per 100. Neiv Coleus Monarch, beet for bedding, $10 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. BRITENBAUGH BROS., Bennett, Allegheny, Co., Pa. IN BEST ....VARIETIES. SPECIALTIES ROSES, from 3-lncb pots, CARNATIONS, for fall delivery. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prlceslow. Send for list. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS, FISHKILU. N. Y. Fine assortment of 20 varieties in exchange for Fuchsias, Geraniums, 'Mums, etc. Rooted Cuttiuss, 7.=>c per 100; 2^-inch. slroiiL- plants, $2.U0 per lOO. A. SCHOEPEN & CO,, Marietta, 0. CLEMATIS. Large llowerin^, either dormant or growini: in pots, stroiii;, healthy, horae-;;ro\vn plants, 10 lend- ing: sorts, $2.50 per dozen; $20.00 per 1000. IViwnlnp Gooseberry, 25,000 1 and 2 year, very low. n. P. Rosea. leadlDR kinds $1.50 doz ; |10 per ICO Monthly Roses, 4-ln., fine plants.. l.OU "• 8 Fseonles. bHst market sorts 1.25 " 8 " fimtlax, stronK, fine plants. 3 Inch 2 F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III. TIME TO PLANT YOLR Tuberous Rooted Begonias, cholo- eststrwiQ ucsuipassea fur size or flowers and brilliancy of color Doz 100 Large Bui-lnch, mixed 20 per lOOO " •■ S. A. Nutt, La Favorite, etc.... 25 per 1000 Mme. Sallerol, 2J..i-lnch 20 per 1000 COLEUS, fine, from sol! 1 per 100 Cash please. CARL HAOENBIROER, W.Mcntor.O. HERR'S CARNATIONS. YOU RUN.jt NO RISK.J* Nine Good Novelties! Twenty = Five Standard Sorts! A LL Carnation Cuttings are sent out •*^ with the privilege of returning them at my exnense if they are not found satis- factory on receipt, and your money returned you in full. I have from one to five thousand stock plants of each of the leading varieties, and offer cuttings at very reasonable prices. UNCLE WALTER. This is another one of Tidal Wave's many sports and I presume it is the same and just as good as any of its other ones. I can vouch for its goodness and that it is a scarlet sport from Tidal Wave. Rooted cuttings can be had at $5.00 per JOO or $40.00 per 1000 either from John Murchie, Sharon, Pa.; or ^rp&ce%''rlXs ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. RO^^GflRNflTION CUTTINGS. Triumph, Jubilee, Argyle, = Flora Hill, Per 100. Pit IPOO. $3.00 $25.00 3.00 25.00 ■ 5.00 40.00 2.50 20.00 Aritiazindy, Pingree, Alaska, Wm. Scott. Per 100. Plt 1000. $2.50 $20.00 2.00 15,00 1.25 10.00 1.25 10.00 Every one well rooted and in first-class condition. WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave,, Chicago, Successful Growers Know that they can dispose of all their Surplus Stock by advertising in the American Florist. TRY IT NOW.,^t,ji 868 The American Florist. .Feb. 18, CARNATIONS cuttings. Lizzie McGowaa, Tidal Wave, Ivory, Alaslia, William Scott, Helen Keller and Garfield $2.00 per 100; $15.0n per 1000. Daybreak, Emily Pierson and FloraHill$3.00per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Jubilee and Morello $3.00 per 100. Mayor PinRree, Mrs. Ch. Diihme and Mrs. Geo. Bradt $4.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, 2«-in. pots. Prank Hardy, Mrs. M. Ryerson, Mrs. C. H. Weeks, Wm. H. Chadwick, Snow Queen, Mrs. C. H. Pierce and Pennsylvania, J8.00 per 100. Western King, Mayflower, Evangeline, Defender, Lorelei, Golden Trophy, Madeline Pratt, Yellow Fellow, $5.00 per 100. Fifty Standard Sorts — Ivory, Mrs. Robinson, Golden Wedding, Mrs. Perrin, etc., $3.00 per 100. CYCLAM EN P. GIGANTEUM, 4-in. in bloom, $15 a 100. CINERARIA, line stock, 4-in. $10.00 per 100,5-m, $15. DRACAENA INDIVISA, 2!-4-in. $4.00 per 100; 4-inch $111.(10 pfT 100. FUCHSIAS, strong summer grown, $3.00 per 100. FARFUGIUM GRANDE, 2;i-in.. $8.00 per 100; 3-in $12.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Splendid assortment, $25 per 1000; $3.00 per 100 Mt. Snow and Happy Thought 4.00 ■' " Ivy Leaf Souv. de Chas. Turner.... 4.00 " ■■ Mme. Salleroi and Kose 3.00 " " Mrs. I'ullM.-k 5.00 " " Mis, I'iirkrr 6.00 " ■• NEW VARIETIES— Dbl. New Lite, J. Ricard, Pres. Le.ui Pi'':is, Bruant, Beauty Pointevine and Athlete, Mme. Hoste, $5.00 per 100. ...HELIOTROPE... Four extra fine sorts, $3.00 per 100; Czar $1 per doz. HYDRANGEAS. This stock will bloom this spring. Hortensis, 2)i-in. $4.00 per 100; 4-in. $10.00 per 100 5 and 6-inch $25.00 per 100. Thos. Hogg, 3-in. $8.00 per 100; 4-in. $12.50 per 100. LATANIA BORBONICA, 2>i-inch...$4.00 per 100 I 4-inch $2.50 per doz. 3-inch 8.00 " " I 5-inch 4.50 " ■' 6-inch $9.00 per dozen. LIBONIA PENRHOSIENSIS. 4-in. in bud $10.00 per 100; 2-in. $3.00 per 100. MOON FLOWER. White $4.00 per 100 PELARGONIUMS, Mme. Thibaut, splendid new double, 4-inch.... $15.00 per 100 | 2ii-inch.. ..$10.00 per 100 Victor.... 6.00 " •' | Mixed with label $3 " • PETUNIAS, DOUBLE WHITE. Strong grower, frei-bl.i.iiinT.sii.iw White,$4per 100 Leading forcing sons ,J;i.Oo pi-'r 100; $25.00 per 1000 3-iuch $.5.00 per 100 50 varieties ever bloomers 3.00 " " 20 ■• H. P's 5.00 ■' ■■ VINCAS. 2M-in. $3 per 100; 4-in. $15 per 100. W. L. SMITH, AURORA, J' Ji J- Ji ILLINOIS. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, strong 1 year .$4.00 per 100 Alternanthera 2 var, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000 Begonias in variety $4.00 per lOfr Cahnas, good sorts 5.00 " " Dahlias, small 25 varieties 4.00 " " Cyperus (Umbrella plant) 3.00 " " " " " 4-inch 10.00 " " Feverfew, Little Gem 3.00 " '• Achillea, 2 varieties 3.00 " " Ageratura, Cope's Pet 3.00 " " Asparagus Tenuissimus 6.00 "• " Cuphea, 2 varieties 3.00 " " Grevillea, 3-inch 6.00 " " Niererabergia, Othenna each 3.00 " "" Otaheite oranges, 4-in. . .$2.00 per doz. Oleanders, double white 6.00 " ' ■' 6-inch 40.00 " Salvias .3.00 " " Smilax 2.00 " " Swainsonia 4.00 ** '* Violets, rooted runners, M. Louise and California $6.00 per 1000. 1.00 " " Velvet plants, 3- inch 8.00 " '' Lemon Verbena 4.00 " " Abutilon Souv. de Bonn... 4.00 " " VERBENAS, Pot plants $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000' Cuttings 75 ■■ ■' 6.00 " ■' COLEU S, Pot plants 2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000' •• Rooted cuttings 1.00 " ■' 6.00 " " For further prices and descriptions consult our' 20 page Trade List ready Feb. 15lh. Send for iti CARNATION SEEDS ^ Carnation Seedling Plants From Hand Feriilized. W.nier Blooming yariit/es. 100 SEEDS - 25 CENTS 100 PLANTS FOR - $4.00 25 plants at 100 rate. Sent free by iWaii. Cash with order. AMERICAN ROSE CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. CARNATIONS. White Cloud. Firefly, Evelina, Gold Nugget. . . . $5.00 per 100, $40.C0 per 1000 Freedom 2.00 " 15.00 Jubilee, Flora Bill 1.75 " 15.00 Morello. Daybreak 1.25 •• 10,00 Wm. Scott, Emily Pierson, Silver Spray 1.00 " 7.50 Our stock l8 Al and we guarantee satisfaction or money refunded. THE STOVER FLORAL CO., ■ Grandviiie, Mich. Al. Rooted Cuttings. Al. *^ Per ll-K) SCOTT and PORTIA $1 00 FLORA HILL, ARM AZINDY, DAYBREAK 2.00 The finest and healthiest stock in country. EMPRESS, FRANCES JOOST, ARGYLE, MRS. NORTHWAY 3.00 EVELINA, MRS. JAMES DEAN, WHITE CLOUD 4.00 Not less that 25 of each at 100 price. Cash with order. HENRY EICHH0L2, Waynesboro, Pa. it is time you vvere thinking about CARNATION STOCK for next season. It pays to buy only the best. Will have them in large quantities, of all the leading commercial varieties. Ready Jan. 1st and later. Write me for prices. Address CHAS. CHADWICK, Lock Box 11, Grand Kapids, Mich. ®**; !■ H. WEBER & SONS I Carnations^^sv Chrysanthemums! /^UR New Price List is now ready. It contains descrip- ^ tions of all the leading novelties of 1899 and J 898, as well as the cream of the best standard sorts. Send for it before you make up your orders. We pay particular attention to the quality of stock we ship. Our method of culture insures strong, vigorous cuttings and plants. It won't pay you to buy any other kind. It pays well to start right. We can help you to do that by supplying you with first-class plants. Try us and see. j6 ^ ^ ^ H. Weber & Sons OAKLAND, MD. It "WiXX I*£ky 'Vot;!. To correspond with me resardlng €arnatiou Cut- tiiiKH. 1 can supply all the standards and novelties at the lowest market price. Also Asparanus Plumosus Nanus, strong 3-lnoh stock ready for a shift, Jl. (JO per lUO; $35.00 per lUOO. Address £. S. SKIDELSKY, ^ ■"" N. 7th St . PHILADELPHIA. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings of New and Standard sorts. Send for price list. WM. SWAYNE, - Kennett Square, Pa, i8gg. The American Florist. 869 Bassett <& Washburn's ROOTED CUTTINGS Are as Good as can be Grown and Free from any Disease. ROSES. 100 Meteor $t 50 Bridesmaid l 50 Bride 1 50 Perle 2 00 Kaiserii 200 1000 JS12 50 12 50 1250 17.50 17 50 WEJ ORDERS FILLED IN ROTATION. CARNATIONS. We shall have a Nice Lot of PLANTS Later. Place Your Orders Early if You Wish the Best. GREENHOUSES AND RESIDENCE. HINSDALE, ILL. Long Distance *Phone No. 10. PINK. loo TRIUMPH $1.50 WM. SCOTT l.CO PAINTED LADY 4 00 DAYBREAK 1 .50 ARGYLE 4.00 MRS. PRANCES JOOST 5.00 MoBDRNEY 1.60 RED. DAZZLE $4,00 JUBILEE ,> no PORTIA I III! BON TON 4 OU MAROON. 1000 $13.50 35 00 50,00 13.50 WHITE. 100 looo FLORA HILL $1.50 $12.50 MARY WOOD 5.00 40.00 The larecst and best white Carnation that Is (n-own. Has a stronK, stlB stem, and a constant bloomer. Sell In the market to-day for nearly double any other white Car- nation we handle. EVELINA 4.00 35.00 WHITE CLOUD 4.00 35 00 VARIEGATED-White and Red. MRS. GEO. BRA DT $5.00 .WO.OO PSY'CHE 4.00 35.00 ARMAZINDY o.OO 17.50 YELLOW. MAYOR PINGREE 2.00 17 50 GOLD NUGGET 6 00 50.00 BASSETT & WASHBURN, STORE. 88 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance 'Phone Main 223. CARNATIONS! Well rooted cuttings, Iree from rust, guar- anteed in every respect, p^,. ,03 per 1000 EVANSTON S7.00 $60 OO WHITE CLOUD 4.00 35 00 EVELINA 4.00 35.00 BON TON 4 00 35.00 ARGVLE 4 00 35 00 VICTOR 3.00 20.00 MAYOR PINGREE 2.00 15.00 DAYBREAK 1.50 12.50 FLORA HILL 1.50 12.50 W.M SCOTT 1.00 7.50 TIDAL WAVE 1.00 7.50 LIZZIE McGOWAN 1.00 7.50 A. 0. PRINCE & CO., 88-90 It abash Aye., - - CHICAGO, ILL. Maud Adams. nEEPceris.- rwl of -.i very plpii.sinK shade under " any light, a large, bold, handsome flower with extra strong stem. 18 to 24 inches high, with good calyx and exceedingly free flowering. The flow- ers sold in New York last season and the present one at $8.00 per 100. It was one of the sensations in cut flowers the whole season. Certiticiited N. Y. P. C. '98. PRICE: $3 per doz., $10 per 100, $75 per 1000, 8at doz. rate, .50 at 100 rate, 2.50 at 1000 rate, FOR SALE BV FRANK NIQUET, F^.2«iH: Patchogue. Long Island. N. Y. ...OR BY... JOHN N. MAY, E. G. HILL & CO., Summit, N.J. Richmond, Ind. Always mention the American Florist when writing advertisers. ...ROOTED CUTTINGS... ROSES ■ GflRNflTIONS We offer well rooted cuttings of Roses and Carnations. Our stock is clean and will be THOROUQHLY ROOTED when sent out. Special care given to packing and shipping of orders. J. A. BUDLONG, Wholsale Florist. CHICAGO ROSES. Per too AM. BEAUTIES $2.50 METEORS 1 50 BRIDES 1.50 BRIDESMAIDS 1.50 PERLES 1.50 ...CITY STORE... 37 & 39 RANDOLPH ST CARNATIONS. Per 100 ARGYLE $2.50 ARM.\ZINDY 2.00 SCOTT 1.00 McGOWAN 1 00 TIDAL WAVE I.OO Per 1000 $22.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 Per 1000 $20.00 15.00 7.50 7.50 7.50 CARNATIONS Healthy Rooted Cuttings Now Ready. Flora Hill. Alba Superba. Mayor Pingree. Jubilee. Hector. Victor, Daybreak. Triumph. Wm. Scott, Armazindy. Minnie Cook. ^\'rite for prices. PENNROCK CO., Box 252. Wilmington, Del. Send for Price List. We Lave a fine ^tock of 9 varieli.-s ol 'Wl, 24 of SIH and ALL thr best >•{ ih.' ..Ider s.irls of ...CARNATIONS... Rooted (.■iittint's rea.lv now. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. CARNATION CUTTINGS. Daybreak and Silver Spray, healthy and well rooted. $t per lOO; $8 per lOCO VIOLETS, Marie Louise. Kool.'.l KuniHTS. *l.()li p per 100. Now ready. W. C. Stroh, Attica, N. Y. 870 The American Florist. Feb. 18 Montreal. TRADE IS EXCELLENT.— DEMAND FOR BULB- OUS STOCK BETTER THAN ORDINARY.— COLD WEATHER.— CANADIAN HORTICUL- TURISTS WANT TARIFF CHANGES. Trade has been very good for the past week, there having been quite a number of very fashionable events, at some ol which there were very elaborate floral decorations. The demand for bulbous stock is better than usual. Daffodils, particularly, are selling well. There is considerable com- plaint about the bulbs this year; they seem more difficult to force than usual, quite a numberof Dutchhyacinths failing to grow at all. The weather has been very cold for a couple of weeks, but there is enough snow to keep the fields covered so we expect field plants will come out all right. The executive committee of the Cana- dian Horticultural Society decided not to meet at Ottawa this winter as intended, but instead the western members met at Brampton and discussed the tariff ques- tion and sent the result of their delibera- tions to Montreal, where a meeting of the eastern members was held and a pretty unanimous decision was arrived at. A petition will now be drawn up embodying the amendments wished for and will be presented to the government at an early date by a deputation consist- ing of the president, Wm. Gammage, of London, Ont.; C. Scrim, of Ottawa, and J. Bennett and James McKenna, of Mon- treal. Anton Simmers, of Toronto, was in town for a few davs last week. Beaver. Orchids! Orders booked now for import- ed Cattle Y A ■^^^ M0SSI.E and C. prin;^ delivery. Choii ORCHID FLOWERS always on hand. LAGER & HURRELL, su""". n- -i- Orchid Growers and Importers. ORCHIDS. We are now collectlnK best varieties of Lwlla AncepB Alba, and b^iok ..rders lor March and April delivery, at 1»90 per 100. This price Is f . o b .but win include frelKht on all orders reacblog us before March l.">th. Florist's sample collecUonof 20 varieties orchids, parcel postpaid. #5. 00. J. A.. »«:oi>0"vvB;rviv. Apartado 167, CITY OF MEXICO. Adiantum Farleyense. FINE PLANTS In 5-lnch pots, at $'J.0O per dozen. EDWIN LONSDALE, Wyndmoor. I Mnn..vord.r..nice, I Chestnut Hill, Sta. II,l'hil.Hl.l,,hia. PHILADELPHIA. SPEGlflL OFFER-GttEflP! Anybody who intends to grow UriTM here is'yourchance! Speak quick if HtA I H you want any. 1 have a surplus of fine bushy plants from S/s-in. pots of the Xmas vam-ty, ERICA FRAGRANS.«lS.OOper 100. Cash must accompany all orders. A, SCHUI THPI^i °°'' ^"- College Point. 1. 1. N. Y. Chrysanthemums. We are Headquarters for all '99 Nov- elties. Also complete list of best commercial varieties. Correspondence Solicited. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Please Mention The American Florist. Pot Grown LILACS ^Torcing ^— — — — — W/K "'"'1 still supply a tine lot of pot-i.'rown -^^•■■■WS^ii:^-^ »▼ Lilacs. Iiushy, well-budded, dwarf plants. 'J'his is always good stock for the retailer to handle, either as cut blooms <»r to sell as pot plants. A night temperature of 60 to 70 degrees will develop their flowers in three weeks' time and a continual supply of line flowers can be had from now until Easter at but small expense and labor. Tli<- v.iriftii'S we ulTer are: CHARLES X. red, $rt per doz.; ^5 per 100. MARIE LEGRAYE, white, $8 per do/.; $4.S per 100. MME. LEMOINE, double white. $6 per doz.; *.TOper 100. SOUV DE LOUIS SPAETH, r.d.*« per d.iz,: f.ill.00 per lllO. AZALEA MOLLIS. This Hardy Azalea is used extensively in all European cities for early forcing. ThVy arn great favorites on account of their varied and brilliant coloring. ■\Ve offer a fine lot of bushy plants, 12 to 15 inches hit.'h, well covered with Ijuds, at $5 per dozen. 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 envelop the phint ill a pleasing light yellow. An excellent plant for Easter forcing, suc- ceeding under the same culture as the Azaleas. A nice lot of l)ushy plants, 12 to 15 inches high, 5-inch pots, 50 cts each; $5 per doz. The Lilacs and Azalea Mollis can be shipped by freight without injury in any Icind of weather. HENRY A. DREER, MMam Philadelphia. GLADIOLI For Dealers and Florists. Try the MAY for Forcing. PRICE LIST ON APPICATION. CUSHMAN GLADIOLUS GO , Euclid, 0. i Begonia I filoire de Lorraine. 71 The finest winter-blooming plant 7h in cultivation. In bloom half fL the year. We offer stock plants 92 as follows % Plants from 2K-in pots, 25c. each; $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100. Plants from 4-in. pots, 50c. each; $5 per doz., $40 per 100. By mail, 10c each extra. Our Florists' Wholesale List of new and choice FLOWER SEEDS •.•.•.•.•.■.mailed free.^. •.•.•.'.■. I R. & J. TARQIHAR & CO., \ S J6 & 19 South Market St., P J. J- J- BOSTON. CHINESE PRIMROSE ;S3 '^J:^ Wm. Sherman, Bellefontaine. 0. Do not hide your light under a bushel. Tell the people what you have for sale. r>ivnrviiv® My prize winners euirleil url tlie liUliest, uHtlunal honors yet awarded the dahlia a diploma and Kold medal at the Omaha Es-poaltlon. Get m> catalo^'ue before ordering elsewhere. Box 382. W. W. WILMORE, Denver, Col. FINE STOCKY PLANTS. Per 100 ALTERNANTHERAS, yellow, $1.75; red $2.00 AGERATUM.:! var.,2i4-in. pots 2.00 GERANIUMS, in var., VAAw. pots, up-to-diite. 2.50 ENGLISH IVY, J'j-in. pots 3.00 VERBENAS, -'i-in. p"lh 2.00 Tasm With Ouder. JDS. H. CUNNINGHAM. - Delaware. 0. ARMSTRONG'S New Ever-Blooming Single Tuberose^ Cortillfiilr of Merit from S. A. V. .\\v\ O. II. iiml Shaw (i.iKl Mr.hil for !i newplnutof merit. $5.00 per lOO. ao Olive street, ST. 1.UU1S, MO.. LUTHER ARMSTRONG, iSgg. The American Florist. 871 Bridesmaid Excelled.... BY THIS NEW ROSE maidi:honor mmmmmmmmmm. FORMERLY CALLED MISS CLARA BARTON This is a sport from Catherine Mertnet. After rigid tests during the last two years, we are able to state: I — That its color is a rich, glowing pink, darker than Bridesmaid. II — That it is an excellent keeper, and sells over the counter better than Bridesmaid. Ill — That it is a most prolific bloomer with all perfect buds. Plants in 2i4-inch pots ready for delivery. PRICE: $15.00 per 100; 50 at 100 rate. $125.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate. Hoffmeister Floral Co. 813 Elm Street, '^~— CINCINNATI, OHIO. .\LSO SOLD BY E. 6. HILL & CO., F. R. PIERSON CO., Richmond. Indiana. Tarrytown-on-Hudson. N. Y. Grafted Maids ...and Brides. Orders booked now; guaranteed strictlv first class; $10.00 per 100. S. J. REUTER, ■ Westerly, R. I. CRIMSON RAMBLER i^Z^^^s^i^lt with he:ivy flljrous roots. In two sizes: Orlmsoii Rambler $16.00 and $18.00 per hundred TpIIow ■■ 1000 ■• 15.00 ■■ White ■• laOO •■ 1200 •■ Pink ■• 10.00 " 12.00 " Order quick If you want them. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West Crove, Pa. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF Brides %5ri(i6Siiiai[i§ $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000. .\11 cutliuys ;ire well rooted. I'hiee orders early. M. A. HUNT FLORAL CO., Box 235. Terre Haute, Ind. FINEPERLES^WOOTTONS in •-•-111. i),.ts. as uell us lieriutie- .\l;iid>. Ilri.l.s. M.te,,rs. L.'i Fnineeaiid Kaiserui. now reail> . S.i„l ."lO cts. or Jl.OO tor sam- ples of what \c.u want and prices. CARNATIONS out of flats readv now. Hooted ruttiiiiis ot all Roses except La France and Kaiseriii. Write QEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, ill. Long Distance 'Phone 14. Grafted Roses... MAKE MONEY BY STARTING RIGHT VVTE use the best selected Manetti Stock from Messrs. .llesander Dickson ,\: Sons of »» Belfast— our grafting is done by men of experience and the wood of the different varieties of Roses is selected personally from exceptionallv well grown and well ripened Rose Plants. The varieties are AUGUSTA VICTORIA. 8hlDE. BRI ESMAID. SOUV DU PRESIDENT CARNOT. MRS. PIERPONT MORGAN & MME. HOSTE. To secure our best stock order at once as we/ill m rotaliori and Mai , // n Ihe last grafting month. ' Prices— B'rom SH-in.'h |„,ts, JKi per 100: $90 per 1000. We guarantee our plants to he as jw prices you can more than pay for the plants on the first cut of flowe nd at AMERICAN BEAUTY. per 1000 Stroni: plants from 2;4-inch pot ROBERT SCOTT & SON, • 'wn root Roses, gilt edged , lock. $6.00 per 100: $50.00 IS^ORDER NOW. Sharon Hill, Del. Co., Pa. RAMBLER ROSES. CRIMSON RAMBLER, 3-year dormant plants, 4 to 5 canes, 4 to 5 feet long, jt jt ^ per dozen, $3.00: per JOG, $20.00. PINK, WHITE and YELLOW RAMBLERS, 2-year dormant plants, extra .•« strong, per doz.,$2; per J00,$J5. CHICAGO. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK. GREENHOUSES, Western Sprinss, III. !@"OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1899 IS NOW READY, AND WILL -®J t&- BE MAILED UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS."®! 872 The American Florist. Feb. tS, Worcester, Mass. With the mercury hovering around the zero mark day and night and a keen wind blowing it was no easy task to keep glass houses up to the desired tem- perature. No damage has been reported except to the coal piles, which have grown beautifully less. At the present writing, we are in the midst of a serious blizzard and all business is practically suspended. Notwithstanding the disadvantages we have done a good business through- out the week. Carnations have not been any too plentiful and are growing in popularity every day, especially the choicer varieties, such as Bradt, Albertini, Mrs. James Dean and Flora Hill, which bring from $1 to $1.50 per dozen. The supply of Bridesmaids, Brides and Papa Gontiers has not been at all too large. Violets have been a bit scarce. Valley and Harrisii lilies are plentiful. Lange is cutting some fine mignonette. Patrick Gormley will again assume charge of the greenhouses formerly leased to Potter & Cousins and will grow car- nations and bedding plants. E. L. Beard, ot Boston, lectured on hardy herbaceous plants before the hor- ticultural society February 9. A. H. L. Reading, Pa. — Ed. B. Weber will, on April 1, re-embark in business in charge of the greenhouses formerly conducted by his father. Walden, N. Y.— J. Macfarlane has resigned his position with E. Koffraan. After March 1 his address will be Staats- burgh-on-Hudson, N. Y. THE ROYAL TOTTENHAM NURSERIES Ltd. LATE OF A. M. C. .TdNGKINDT CONINCK. DEOEMSVAART, nr. Zwolle, Netherlands. M:iimuiiiK Director A. M. C \'iin.ler dozen, ^^^" \"'^ """ R. WiTTERSTAETTER, SeoAMSvti-LE, O. Well, Yes, Your Order Now ALL "ROOTED GOOD." NOW READY. Pur Doz, Per 100 Per 1000 Portia Carnations $ .aO $1.00 $9.00 Vincas. Major Var 15 .75 6.00 Mrs. .leftreys (the Carnation Petunia) 40 8.00 15.00 Geranium Mme. Salleroi 20 1.25 10.00 Afieratum Princess Pauline. .20 1.25 Fachsias, 4 varieties 20 1.25 10.00 Salvia Spleadens 15 :80 6.00 Verbenas, 12 varieties 15 ,70 6,00 A WORD TO THE WISE: Our Verbenas are all grown from standard named sorts, not seedlings. Can supply you all you want. Special prices on large lots. Express paid to all parts ot the U, S, and Canada. S. T. DANLEY, Macomb. III. And Still They Come! SofTH Side Floral Co,, Springlicid, III. Grn/s:—l saw vour 50(10 A'erbonns. just received by Brittenbaugh'Bros. 1 want 2000 just liln ttie preceding sto«k, ROSE and CARNATIOIV Cuttings now ready. Clean liealtliy stocl;, well-rooted, at lowest prii-es (juoted* Send for our lists and save ninne}-. Terms cash with order, SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., ...SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Look at Our Prices! Thirtv-eiglit varieties Verbenas, rool^d cut- tings. 60c, per 100, $4,00 per 1000; 5000 for $1S,1I1I, Heliotrope, rooted cuttings. 8 varieties, hlle, per 100, $6,00 per 1000. Petunias, 15 of the best a iid latest varieties, rooted cuttings, $1,25 per 100, .\ger:ituin. white and blue, 50c, per llKI $4.0(1 per 1(1(1(1. ]■,,., icj rulliivj^. I'rlaiL-.iiimnis, 2i.,.-iiiel, \V,. |iiviia\ .dl lonled .-(iKiniis, and s:ilcl:i.-li,,ii guar(((ilce(i. -I'his is ch(aip, but it d.i,.Mil ,•,,^l as anjlliing (..sjcou them. Cash with oiuieu, S. D. BRANT, Clay Center, Kan. SPECIAL OFFER! Cyclaroen Perslcum Splendens (gluaiiteum). from Hats twice transplanted, in four true colors, KJ per 100, $25 per 1000, express prepaid, Chinese Prini- roKefl seedlings from flats, $1 50 per 100; from 3-lnch pots $4 per lOO; from 4-inch pots in bud and bloom Jo per 1110, Cy<^lam«-ns from 3-ln. puts. S,s per 100; from 4-in. pots in bud 113 00 per 100, 10,000 Geranluina, Dbi. Grant, S, A, Nutt, La Favorite. Gloire de France, etc , our selection from 2-in, pots $2 per 100 express prepaid. Satisfaction U0auanteei). IVI ADER & STEIMPLE CO. Ltd., E. Stroudsburg, Pa. MenMouthe American Florist. Chrysanthemums. $2..i0 per 1(10, $20 per lOOO, lioolcl t;iittiii;;s, $1.5(1 per 100. $10.00 |.er 1000. BEGONIAS, IJalTii, Erfarl, *■-'. 5(1 |.er Idd; \-er(ion, $:i ]„-r 10(1; l!erth;( (1ial.-:i((r<.el„r. $;; per 1011, HELIOTROPES. FUCHSIAS, GERANIUIHS, asserted, $2.50 per 100, COLEUS, $2,00 per 100. MOONVINES, $-.'..^(i per loo. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. Rex Begonias. 10 KINDS. 3 and 4-inch pots 50c per do/.., $4.00 per 100 SANSEVIERA ZEYLANICA. 5-iDch pots $1.00 per doz. Cash With Order. McDonald & Steele, CRAWFORDSVILLE, IND. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Good, Btrong, healthy stock of the followlnK well-known vartetleB: Mme. G. Bergmann Eugene Dallledouze Ivory Wm H. Lincoln The Queen Col. W. B. Smith Mrs. Jerome Jones Mrs J. G. Whllldln Btolle de Lyon V. H. Uallock MlsB Minnie Wanamaker Maud Dean Golden Wedding OutUnKfordll Nlveus Geo. W. Chllds Minerva Bessie Burton LlbertY Modesto BonnalTon Western King Mrs. J J Glessner Pink Ivory Belle of Castlewood Mrs. Murdock Hose Owen J. G. Woodford aOc. per doz ; from 2|^-In. pots. $2 00 per ICO. Can nas, good var. named $2.00 per 100 ,iong roots 3.50 per 100 B. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md. CLEMATIS. f^.^S^ PCS. Lawsonlana, Sleboldl. lavender Jti.OO per 100 Henryl, Mrs. Floward Wyse. white 0.00 Duchess of EdlnburKh. double white 7.C0 " Lord Neville, President, Gipsy Queen. purple. . ti 00 Panlculata. Hmall white ,5 00 All the above are fine, well-established plants with a growth of a foot or more and are ready for shifting Into larger pots. JOHN WALZ. Box ni.. Rochester, N, Y. 3 GRAND NOVELTIES PELARGONIUMS; Saiidif..rds S((rpri.>ie. Wonder ((nd liest, $-.>,.50perdoz. Also the lollowiiit; new sorts: Dorothy, H, M. Stanley, t'hidnpion, Kd ward Perkins, Gold Mine and Marie M.'det. $1,25 per doz.; iS per 101). Mrs. R. Sandifurd !i((d Mme. 'I'liilmnl, $1 perd../.,: $(i per IIKI, The aliove priees (d-e l',.r line, s(r..([;^ pl.ints from 2^-in. pots— .50 at 1110 n(te, ;«' ( 'Kvli Willi ..rder, ROBT. SANDIFORD. Mansfield, O. REGAL Pelargoniums show. >,i(liiliL' h.llrr Pil i::iMrr ^:il.'.. ills., line r..r eul ll.iurrx \I(, l; s;i,i,i,i,.r.l Mil), ■. ■niib;(((t. Prince r, \riNr.is iiii,-li,>v, ,,1 'i.^-k, llnesi while; I). ,,r I'll-. iKii-l |iiiik: llridr, M[ne. X'ihert iind s,,rne olli.r lln (.■>. I.;.i-e. liii,. plidit.., y, ainj 4-iliel( p..!,. r.M.h f'.r ,i ;i((.l O-iie-h. i-:Mtl p.-r d"Z.; ■J inell |.l.(lll^, (■..■: Srrur- (l.-dl P.-,i„.X, A. C. LAMPRECHT. Aahland, Ohio. Verbenas... The best varieties in five separate and distinct colors, soc. per 100; J6.00 per 1000. Will exchange for roses and carnations. GUSTAV LOTZE, Olen Bunnie, Md. i8gg. The American Florist. 873 CANNAS and CALADIIM ESCULENTIM. '^^ too. Austria $2.00 Alex. Billard , 2.50 Alsace (Blanc's) 3.00 Alphonse Bouvier 2.50 Ami Pichon 2.00 Chevalier Besson 1.25 Clias. Henderson 1.00 Chicago 2.50 Count H. de Choiseul 1.25 Cuba Libre 2.50 E. G. Hill 3.00 Fair Persian 5.00 Francois Crozy 1.50 Florence Vauglian 2.00 Golden Moon 3.50 Golden Beauty 3.00 Gloriosa 6.00 Geoffrey St. Hillaire 2.50 Helen Gould 3.00 H. A. Dreer 2.50 Italia 2.50 J. D. Cabos 3.00 J. C. Vaughan 2.50 John White 2.00 "We offer an immense stock of home-grown roots. All are in perfect condition and we guarantee them to be strictly true to name. The Cannas are strong and plump, with 2 or 3 eyes to each; the Caladiums are solid and firm, with good centers. We make no charge for packages or packing and allow Five Per Cent Discount for cash with order looo. too. $15.00 L. Colomb $2.50 Mme. Montifiore 2.50 Manda's Ideal 3.00 Mme. Molin 3.00 Mme. Crozy 1.50 M. Messnier 3.00 Papa 3.00 Paul Bruanf i.oo Professor 2.50 Paul Marquant 1.50 Pierson's Premier 2.50 Pluto 3.00 Queen Ciiarlotie 2.00 Rose Unique • 2.00 Robt. Christie 3.00 Sunbeams 2.50 Souv. d'Antoine Crozy 3.00 Souv. du President Carnot 3.00 William Elliott 2.00 CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. 10 to 12 inches circumference $6.00 $50.00 8 to 10 " " 3.50 30.00 6 to S " " 2.50 20.00 20.00 20.00 15.00 9.00 8.00 20.00 10.00 12.00 15.00 25.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 12.00 8.00 20.00 1 2.00 15.00 15.00 20.00 20.00 J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. FUCHSIAS OUR,... SPECIALTY. RciLdv ii thi- ll yi till Black Prince. Purple Prince, Elm City, Molesworth, Snowball, $1.00 per 1(X); $11.00 piT UXIO. storm Klngr, Phenomenal, $1.25 per 100. Sunray (true). Jif.r.o per 100. 300 Oeraniums. It. C. Happy Thought, (ioldeii Edge and Mt. of Snow, JL.'iO per 100. Tradescantlas. Zebriua and Yellow Mriped, SOrls. pi ■ 100. FISHER & SON, Gallon, O. Please Mention the Ami-ricau Florist. A DAY'S NOTICE Large clumps California Violets $10.00 per 100 In2V4-iiich pots, limly moted.... 2.00 per 100 VEKBENAS, nice plants, line colors 2-in. pots, 4 to 6 in. high 2.00 per 100 SMILAX, 3-in. pots (strong) 2.00 per l(K) Packed securely free of charge. Say if soil I" he left on and wli.-tlier l.y express or freight. To avoid dela\ pliMS'- simkI ihiMijoney. F. WALKER & GO. , b»iji6 New Albany, Ind. Please mention Amertoan Florist. B ABY PRIMROSE. ^^tm.,.^THE NEWEST THING FOR EASTER and CHRISTMAS BLOOMING. .<< J' j» lilooras in thumb pots, grows rapidly, soon lills a 5-in. pot and rarrii's 50 to 100 sprays of rosy flowers 12 to 18 inches long, which last four weeks when cut and wholesale at $2 per 100. In bloora the whole year. Grows finely in cold house. 12 plants for $(.50, tOO for stO; express prepaid. New, Swcet-Sccnted $1000 Calla. \'.-ry dwarf and free blOcnu'r. The fragrance of \-ioletsand Lilies. Asparagus Sprengeri Will Soon Go Ip. ■.:-iii.. $4 per 100, I'Xiircss; 2.=) for.fl..=>0, mailed; 100 seeds. $1. iiVi ■• T -.'.^ ■• 2.:iO ■■ 1000 ■• r. A. BLANC & CO., - Philadelphia. I have several thousand choice Chinese Lantern Plants ROOT CUTTINGS to exchange for other plants. State quantity desired, when wanted and give list of exchangeable plants. A. C. MASON, 84 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Calycantlms norldus seedlings. No. 1 t2,(XI per 100 No. 2 lO.OOperlOOO Hop Tree (I'telea), 18 24 In l.'i 00 per 1000 Amorplmfruilcosa, II 12 In ,'i.OOper 1000 t'hlonanthuBVIrdlnlca I White Fringe), 2 jr,;i OOper 100 Ul Discus Moscheutos (Crinison Eye) 2 OOper lOO Hypericum baliiitanum H.OO per lOO Vucca tilamentosft eeedllnRB, No. 1 2 CO per KO No 3 IG.DOperlOlO Ampelopsls VIrglnIca seedlings. No. 1 3l).00perl000 No. 2... lO.UO per 1000 Samples malted for ten cents. Catalogue and price list for all la the trade. SAMUEL C. MOON, Morrisville. Bucks Co., Pa. 874 The a merican Florist. Feb. i8. Orange, N. J. At the February meeting of the New Jersey Floricultural Society a paper on the carnation was to have been presented by C. W. Ward but sickness prevented his attendance. A general discussion on the subject took place, however, that proved very interesting. J. N. May opened with a sketch of his general treatment, and leplying to ques- tions by members, attributed the trouble experienced by many growers to ineffi- cient help. Imperfect ventilation, sudden changes and extremes of temperature, over-watering, over-feeding and similar results of inexperience and judgment mis- applied are the causes of most of the dis- eases from which the carnation suffers. Diseases once located are spread by con- tagion. Stem rot is the result, not of over-propagation but of too much humus and too much moisture in the soil. The returns to the commercial florist under present circumstances, Mr. Maj- said, are rarely sufficient to yield a fair dividend upon the expenditure, time, labor and risk involved in carnation culture. The universal demand for long stemmed flowers necessitates much labor and the sacrifice of many blooms in dis- budding and tying. The discussion afterwards drifted to the question of roses and the compara- tive market value of different varieties. The judges then reported on carnation blooms exhibited as follows: Marquis — A desirable pink variety; awarded 78 points; allowing a possible 10 points for plant makes 88 points and entitles it to the society's certificate. Olympia — A white with red striations; scores 80 points without plant; assum- ing plant to be worth 10 points gives 90 points and entitles it to a certificate. Dr. J. W. M. Kitchen exhibited a new fumigator worked by an alcohol lamp and a new insecticide called fumitine which he claimed to be certain death to all forms of insect life without injury to the most delicate plant organism. A. HERRMANN "»r; Florists' Supplies Send for a price list. 404-406-408-410-412 E. 34thSf., NBW YORK H. BAYERSDORFER &. GO. Cycas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New CatalOKue of all KLORISTS StJPPLIBS on application. la^For the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. 60, S2. 64 and 66 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. John Conley & Son, M annfactarera of 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET^ SCOLLAY SPRINKLER.. INDISPENBABLB J. A. Scollay, Maker, ' 74 Myrtle Ave. Brooklyn. N. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Gen'l Weitern Agenit, 84 Randolph St., CHICAQO. ESTABU5HED 1666 EMILSTEFFENS> 5UCC.™ nSTEFFEMS. "OSTEFFENSBROS. ::^Florists' Supplies. EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF, New lUustrated Catalogue Free for the Asking. 25 N. 4tll St., PHILADELPHIA. Boston Florist Letter Go. This wooden box nicely stained and var* nlshed* 18x30x1/$ made in two sections* one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters. Block Letters. 1 1^ or 2-lnch size, per 100, $2.00. Script Letters. ^. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leadlnn florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Trcas, and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. THF KINNEY PUMP. Tor Apply- ing Liquid- Manure It Has No Equal! Send prepaid $2.25. HOSE CONNECTION CO. "Tr- I™ Regan Printing House NURSERY SEED riORISTS CATALOGUES 87-91 Plymouth Place, THE HARnlSII DISEASE merBlng the bulbs for t«n houra In a half solution of W per cent .... KRAFT'S PLANT TONIC This has been conclusively proven by experiments at Lincoln Park. Chicago. The Tonic also bills Hard Hhelled Scale, Mealy Bug, and other Insect pests without Injury to the plant. Send for circular and de Bcrlptlve price list. THIS INSECTICIDE IS NON-POISONOI'S. KRAFT PLANT TONIC CO., - - Rockford, III. Mention the Amerioiin Florist. Fire!! Fire!! FLORISTS' MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. {^"Write H'lw. Delays are Dangerous. W. J. VESEY, Sec'y, - Ft. Wayne, Ind. DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE : W PLANTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT HORISTS- ^M USED FOR FUMIGATION OR SPRAYINC INDOORS OR b^LoUT- 200 LBS. or TOBACCO III ONE PINT OmiKOTFCN SOLD BY SEEDSMEN --—CIRCULAR rPEE-,' 5KABCURA DIPCO.CIIICAGO. Quickly Does it. "w ihmmm HALF TONES OS .^6 ,36 ZINC ETCHINGS ,?« ,56 WOOD C\5TS^jii^^ ELECTROTYPES .M J^ J. MANZ & CO. I9S-207 Canal St., ... CHICAQO. HIGH GRADE WORK. PROMPT SERVICE. .St the; Qardeoers' Chronicle. A Weekly Illustrated Journal. ESTABLISHED 1841. The "GARDENERS' CnRONlCLE" has been FOR ovBR Fifty Yeaks the Leading Journal of Its olaas. It has achieved this position because, while specially devoting Itself tosupplylnglbedallyrequlre- ments of gardeners of all classes, much of tne Infor- mation furnished 1b of such general and permanent value, that the *GAKI>KNERS' CIIRONICLB" la looked up to as the standard autuority on the Bubjecta of which It treats. Subscription to the United States, $4.20 per year. Remittances to be made payable to H. G. COVB. OPPICB:— 41 Wellington St., Covent Garden, London, England. ALL NursiTymen, Seedsmen and Florists wish- ing to dohusiness with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" This l.s the 'Jritish Trade Paper, beins read weekly by all Hnrtii-ullnral traders; it is also taken by over 1000 of tlic best Continental houses. Annual suhseriptiou to cover cost of posta;;e 7.S cents. Address EDITORS OF THE " H. A." Chllwell Nurseries. - Notts, England. We like li> have ymi tclJDur adTcrtisers that you read our paper. i8gg. The American Florist. 876 Omaha. The weather has been very cold the past two weeks, but business is brisk and no surplus stock can befound in any of our stores. Prices keep up well and on account of the many funerals at this sea- son, white and pink flowers are especially in constant demand. Karr & Davidson have given up their store and Peterson Bros, have moved in, gaining the extra space they so badly needed. L. Henderson has moved his store from Sixteenth street to Farnum, where he now has plenty of room by himself. H. F. A. Lange, of Worcester, Mass., has called on his way to California. Grippe. Morris, III.— A. Mitting, secretary of the Morris Floral Company, has recovered from an illness. South Bend, Ind.— Peter Reese, gar- dener to Clem Studebaker, will spend the summer in Europe. FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS nd SAMPLES PREB. ^ I c cwiuii'c cniic p. o. Box 78, Ji Di onAnn 0 oUno, Minneapolis, minn. Standard ta* ^ FLOWER Pots If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us ; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, SUtlon M, N. B. WASHINOTON, D. C. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Packed in small crates, easy to bandit'. 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Feb. i8^ Index to Advertisers. Advertising Kates 864 Allen J K .85',! American Rose Co. 808 II Amllng B C 85? Amstrong Luther. . , 8ia 857 Bateman Mfg Co. . Bayersdorfer H & Co. .874 Benthey & Co 857 Berger n H & Co sen Bernlng H Q 87:i ,... 8lK Boston Letter Co 874 BradshawG B 8511 Braeue L B 85t; Brant 8 D 872 Brill Francis.. Brltenbaugh Bros. . 8t;o .8tEi BndiongJ"*. &=)J Sti'J Buckbee H W 1 Burpee W Atlee & Co. II Cambridge Tile Mfg Co875 Cannody J D IV Casey DA 8i'hi Chadwlck Chas 81.3 Chicago Carnation Co Slit; Chloago Wrecking Co. .IV Cincinnati Cut Flo Co 858 Clncas & Boddlngton. 11 Conard 4 Jones Co 871 Conley John &8on 874 Cottage Gardens I Cox Seed Co II Craig Bobt & Son.. 8tS 8«; Crowl Fern Co 86S Cu nlngham Jos H..870 Cuehman Gladiolus Co870 Danley S T 873 Davis J W 80'.) Decker, Blauvelt Co .869 De Langhe-Vervaene L P 861 Detroit Flow Pot Mfg.876 Dickinson Albert Co.. 11 DIetsohAiCo Ill DlUon J L 872 DomerFred 48ons Co.8C7 Dreer H A ....8«1 870 I Dumont & Co 868 Klchholi Henry 8ti8 Elliott Wm & Sons.... II Bills & Pollworth 851! BlUeon & Tesson 86S Bmest W U 876 Farquhar RAJ & Co. 870 Farquhar Robt 8i-.ti F & F Nurseries 8tr2 Fisher & Son 873 Flo Mut Fire Ins Co... 874 Ford Bros. ... 861) Foster Lucius H 80li Fuohs Albert 8U1 Gardeners' Chronicle. .874 Gibbons H vV IV GIbUn 4 Co Ill Goodwin Harries Co. . II Gorton & Lldgerwood 87ti Groenewetjen .) 8t>2 Gunther Wm II 86'.l Gnraey Heater Co 870 Hagenburger Carl 8i>7 Hatl Ass'i Haines 8 Y & Co . . Hancock Geo & Son. Hart MA. Hart R I Sli! HeacockJos 1 Hennecke C Co 875 Herendeen Mfg Co — 870 Herr Albert M. Herrmann A. . Hllflnger Bros.. . 874 HIU BG&Co I HlppardK IV Hltohlngs & Co IV Hoftmelster Floral Co. 871 Uolton 4 Hunkel Co..86ti HookerH M Co 876 Horan Edw C 869 Hort Adv 874 Hose Connection Co.. 871 Hoyt A T ..87i; IV Hunt B H 857 Hnnt M A Floral Co 871 Illinois Cut Flower Co 867 Jackson 4 Perkins Co. I Jacobs 8 4Sons Ill JennlngsBB 872 Johnson 4 Stokes II Jones W B Co II Kastlng W F 8.W Kastlng Wm F 4 Co..86-^.iJ» tP^^^^^^^ 1514-1520 So 9th St., - PHILADELPHIA, PA. "■*■**«€ jCrSi 1 " (Established 1849.) SAVED NEW ENGLAND OFFICE, 54 Oliver Street. BOSTON, m SS. On Your Coal Bills If your Houses are Heated by a rurman Boiler. Send lor large Illustrated Catalogue, Florists' Edition. Let us make you an estimate FREE. THE HERENDEEN MFG. CO. HOME OFFICE, 50 Vine Street, GENEVA, N. Y. GORTON SIDE FEED Doiler is the only boiler that wil] keep a steady beat in a greenhouse all night without attention. No sitting up all night to keep a good fire. Further iformation on application. GORTON & LIDQERWOOD CO. 96 liberty Street. NEW YORK. Successful growers become successful sellers when they advertise in the Ameri- can Florist. Wanted FLORISTS TO KNOW That Hoyt's system of water heating is beyond any system of water heating in e.xistence today, and beyond the pos- sibility of any heating company in the world, either in boileror plan of piping houses. Read testimonial, and don't forget stamp if you want a reply. Bkookltn, N. v., Jan'y 28, '99. MR. A. T. HOY'T, Warren, Ohio, Dear Sir: — In answer to your requestor the 25th ._.>^t., it gives me pleasure to sav that your plan of pipinf; in my 100 x 66 ft. house (4 IM-inch flows iiider each bench, and 1 IM^in. o/erhead return) \orks very satisfactorily. I have never had any rouble inkeeping the house atequal temperatures n all parts, and I have never used more than even sections out of the ten in the house, during the coldest weather. I can hiizhlv recom- mend it to anyone. H. A. MOLATSril, 68th St. & 9th Ave. A. T. HOYT, Warren, Ohio. ANGUS MORRISON. Wholesale Jobber in PLUMBERS', STEAM. GAS and GREENHOUSE SUPPLIES. lOiliAfMERICAJSrLfRl America is "tha Praw of the I/ssselj there may be mare cam fort Rmidships, but we are the first ta touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XIV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 25. 1899. No. 560. IfLiiiii Ikm^mmm IFil@@i!@7 Published kvbrt Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn Street, Chicago. Eaatem Office : 67 Bromfleld St., BoRton. Subscription, Jl.OO a year. To Europe, 82.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. . SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers-W. N RUDn. Mount Greenwood, 111., president; P. Bkeitmever. Detroit. Mich , vice- president; W. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St . Boston, Mass , secretary; H. B. Beatiy. Oil City, Pa , treasurer. The fifteenth annual meeting will be held at Detroit, Mich., August. 1899. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual meeting at Detroit. Mich. August, 1899, Kljiek D. S.MlTH, Adrian, Mich , Secretary THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. The American Carnation Society 877 —The banquet 877 — Lessons of the carnation meeting 879 —Mr. Lawson on the cUvine flower 880 —California carnations (illus,; ... .88(1 —Gleanings from the exhibition . .... 881) — Some prominent members (portraits) . , . 881 Some of the new carnations (illus ) 881 With the growers.— At the national capital . , 881 —Two Long Island carnation establishments 881 Shrub forcing at Charles Bird's 883 Helpful reminders 883 New York 883 Philadelphia 883 Cincinnati . . 883 Society of .American Florists 884 Canadian customs regulations . . . 884 Some recent fires 884 Chicago 884 Boston . . 885 Obituary- Michael Schantz 885 -.John C. Fleischer . . 885 -William Baker 885 —Edward D. Stock 885 —P. J, Coughlin 8S5 Grand Island, Neb _ . . 88fi The seed trade ... 890 Toronto. 89(1 The nursery trade 89U Wichita Nursery Association 892 Los Angeles . ^^•^~ Our pastimes ... 894 —With Twin City bowlers 894 —Pentecost is the star 894 —An off night record 894 -Busy Buffalo bowlers 894 Pittsburg 891! Peoria, 111 89H Worcester, Mass 9(in Hartford, Conn 9(i:i Greenfield, IND.-Herman Winters has accepted a partnership with Jacob Forest. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. EIGHTH ANNUAL CONVENTION, PHILADELPHIA, FEB. 16 and J7, 1899. The Banquet. The banquet given in honor of the delegates to the carnation convention last Friday evening was a most enjoy- able affair, .\bout seventy-five visitors accepted the hospitality of the Philadel- phia Florists' Club, while over one hun- dred and forty persons in all were gathered about the festive board. The feast was spread in the exhibition hall and the majority of the exhibits were used as decorations, the vase of the Lawson gracing the head table. Wm. K. Harris, president of the Florists' Club presided and at his right hand sat Hon. Wm. Smith, Robt. Craig, W. N. Rudd, Edwin Lonsdale, Wm. Scott, J. N. May and E. Dailledouze. At his left were Wm. R.Nicholson, John Burton, W. J.Stewart, Wm. P. Craig, C. W. Ward, A. M. Herr and Prof. J. C. Arthur. After a substantial menu was discussed and properly irrigated, the assembly was called to order by the presiding officer, who in a few well chosen remarks, wel- comed the delegates in the name of the Florists' Club and hoped that they had found their short stay a pleasant one in spite of the bad weather. He then introduced Hon. Wm. Smith, ex-mayor of Philadelphia, who officiated as toast- master. Mr. Smith is a past-master in this position and those present who met him for the first time said they had never heard his equal. The first toast, "Our Honored Guests," was responded to by Wm. R. Nicholson, who spoke of the great pleasure it gave him to be present and see so many familiar faces, so many friends who were closely identified with the culture of the flower they all loved so well. He spoke of the great strides that had been made in the past few years in the carnation and finally said that all owe a debt ol gratitude to Mr. Lawson ior the great good he has done the divine flower by his purchase of the variety named for his wife and the substantial interest he has taken in the society, having sent a check for $500 to be added to their premium lund. Willis N. Rudd was introduced to speak to the toast, "Our Country," but as the Society of American Florists was first in his heart he said it should receive his first consideration. Pie complimented the carnation society on the progress it has made and the beautiful exhibition it had been able to get together under such try- ing circumstances. While looking at the $30,000 beauty from Boston and all the lesser lights there was one thing he wanted to impress on their minds and that was not to forget the mother society which gave them birth and without which they might not have been able to have achieved such greatness. The Society of American Florists is still a live organization. He was a member of the American Carnation Society and heart and soul with them and would not take a jot or tittle of their fame away, but let us not forget the mother society. If there is a tnember of this society who does not have his name enrolled with the S. A. F. he ought to become a member at once. Robert Craig spoke for "Our City" and said he could not say much for it in its present condition. He was much grati- fied to have seem such a fine exhibition when on Monday and Tuesday all thought it could but be a failure. He thought it showed the florists of America to be a game set of men. What a delight it was to gaze on the magnificent Law- son, so far ahead of all others, and others clear ahead of anything we have had. The J. W. Riley was a great advance on anything in its class and all the other fine kinds on exhibition showed thegreat strides that were being made in the divine flower. Many years ago Wm. Penn visited the site of this city and thought it might be a good place to found a town. His eftbrts ha(i borne fruit greater than his most sanguine expecta- tions and now the city contains more houses owned by the occupants than any other city in the world. He predicted that the carnation society would also grow to be a powerful organization and a great factor in advancing the standard of the flower and the welfare of its mem- bers. Secretary W. J. Stewart, of the S. A.F., spoke for "Floriculture." He said in part that he remembered a remark an old employer of his made oiice that "a man who loved flowers could never be a bad man." There is so much that is ele- vating in the love for flowers. The cul- ture of plants and flowers is the oldest calling of man and from youth to old 878 The American Florist. Feb. 2^, age flowers have a place that nothing else can occupy. The children take them as tokens of affection to their teachers, the merchant places them on his desk to enliven his busy hours and they are one of the most welcome gifts that fair woman receives. We, as floriculturists, take flowers and weigh their ability to make a dollar and at the same time inhale the fragrance which makes the sore glad. Another significance is that as a pursuit it is as old as the world but as a business in this country it is but lit- tle over twenty-five years in existence. As a business it has such a sentimental side that profit and loss is often forgot- ten and the heart is often bigger than the check book. The late agitation about celebrated carnations has made more stir than Dewey. Peace is coming to stimulate the industries and we should be doing all we can to promote the love for the beautiful. The next twenty-five years, with all the efforts that are being put forth by the manly men of the busi- ness, will produce a greater evolution than had taken place in this country or even the world up to the present time. Wm. Scott said that the toast to "Hor- ticulture" to which he had been asked to respond in the absence of Wm. Plumb was a great one and would take a much longer time than he had to do it justice. He went back to the beginning of things horticultural and before and pictured the earth at that time and before. He spoke of Linna-us' great discovery of sex in plants and what had come of it. He gradually brought his hearers up to the present day, when we could boast of having raised a carnation that brought $30,000 and the end not yet, as next year, he felt sure, there would be a better one, although the Lawson is ahead of any to-day. Growing one kind of flower and doing it well is the order of the day and the business is fast getting to be one of specialties and justly so, for he is a poor grower who, by giving all his atten- tion to one thing, cannot make a success of it. He closed with an invitation to all to attend the convention at Buffalo next year, which is bound to be the largest and best the society has ever held. E. M. Wood, of Boston, spoke for the "Divine Flower." He praised the exhibi- tion, which reflected such great credit on the members of the A. C. S. He thought competition did much to bring out the best, and thought the recent purchase ot the Lawson was a great boom to the carnation and in that sense and in the gift of $500 to the society Mr. Lawson showed himself to be a great benefactor. His fame has gone throughout the whole civilized world. The price was not an extraordinary one and there will likely be more gentlemen willing to pay such a sum for carnations worth it. The "Angelus" costs its owner $10,000 a CARNATION MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON. year, and it is only a small picture and is only enjoyed by its owner, while fine carnations can be enjoyed by all, as they are so easily duplicated. Mr. Smith presented L. E. Marquisee, of Syracuse, with a silver cup won by his new carnation, the Marquis. Both Mr. Smith and Mr. Marquisee, whose name is pronounced "Mark-you-see," are quite bald, and Mr. Smith convulsed the assem- blage by saying that although Mr. Marquisee's name is a difficult one to handle it was quite familiar to him as they both patronized the same barber. Mr. Marquisee, after expressing his pleasure at being present and having won the valuable prize, said that he would go away quite satisfied, as he had made his "Mark-you-see." James Hartshorne, of the Chicago Carnation Company, in accepting the medal won by his blooms, made a few remarks which were supplemented by Wm. Scott, who praised Mr. Higin- botham for his work for the company, and said it could not fail to be a success with such a strong man back of it. H. F. Michell spoke for the seed trade. He said seedsmen were poor speakers, as a rule, as they do not want to give their business away. The seed trade has, like floriculture, become one of specialties, some growing one kind of seed, some another, according to their soil and climate. He mentioned a number of specialties and where they were grown, and closed with the hope that the Ber- muda lily growers would raise the price of their stock one hundred per cent and furnish bulbs that are worth the money. G. L. Grant, of Chicago, spoke for the press. John Westcott's toast, "Ourselves; Who's Like Us?" was responded to in his characteristic style. He spoke of the good work of the A. C. S. and of the social side, which is the yeast that leavens the whole. After the work he likes to see the boys have a good time. Sports should receive even more consider- ation than they do with the programme makers at the conventions, as these social events attract the crowds as much as the business of the societies. He warned all bowlers and shooters to be on the look- out at Detroit, as Philadelphia expects to get everything but the presidency. John Burton was asked to respond to "The Day's Work." He said that he could not saj' much about work as he was a grower and growers don't have to work. He suggested that some retail storekeeper might be able to talk about work, but if not the only ones upon whom he could fall back in the emergency are the commission men. Mr. Burton asked W. F. Kasting, of Buff'alo, to say some- thing for him. Mr. Kasting had done so much hustling that he did not have time to talk but assured ever\'one who would come to Buffalo in 1900 the best exhibition of carnations they had ever seen and a royal good time. Mr. Westcott announced that Mr. Giesy, of the Lockland Lumber Co., has offered a handsome trophy for the gun- ners, to be contested for annually at the S. A. F. conventions on much the same conditions as the Evans bowling prize. This statement was received with satis- faction and applause. Mr. Scott arose to say that he thought shooting ought not to be — and the toast- master broke in with, "then stop shoot- ing," and announced Mr. May who would tell us of "1900." Mr. May said, as a student of nature and the great evo- lution now going on, it was astonishing i8gg. The American Florist. 8T9 EXHIBITION OF THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY AT PHILADELPHIA. to him how rapidly changes were made and for the better. Go back only one decade, see where horticulture was then and compare it with the present day. It behooves every one to be wide awake and take advantage of the great oppor- tunities that are opening before us in the century just coming in. The four-inch flower is now here; it is a realityand will become more numerous in the near future. He said he hopes to meet all present, and many more, at the convention in Buffalo next year, where many surprises will, no doubt, be found. "The Ladies," was the toast assigned to Edwin Lonsdale, and after he had tried to show how the committee had made a mistake the toastmaster inter- rupted to say that it was the printer and not the committee that had erred, as the original draft of the programme read, "Song, The Grand old Duke of York." This Mr. Lonsdale gave in his inimitable stj'le, with the chorus by the entire assem- blage. "Auld Lang Syne," as is usual, was then the final song and it was the "wee sma' hours" of the morning when the final strains died away. Songs and recitations varied the enter- tainment between the toasts. Peter Miller and John Dunn gaveScotch recita- tions and songs which were much appre- ciated. Horace Dumont also rendered several songs in good style, while Win. Wunder gave recitations of Irish extrac- tion which brought down the house. John Walker sang "Hot time in the old town to- night" in his own inimitable style. Mr. Walker has a fine magnetic voice which should be made to do him more service as a singer. He added a verse or two on the present state of the divine flower and how there would be a hot time when Mr. Ward won his $5,000, and also on the Buffalo town in 1900. His verses pleased the boys immensely and he was applauded to theecho. Taken altogether the banquet was one of the best ever given under the auspices of the club. K. MENU. 1. Oysters— Points on the New Blue. Puree of Fancy Rubber Necks — Seedlings and Soldlings. Broiled Cerise Steaks — Fisher's latest — guaranteed without Rust. IRRIGATE SOME MORE. Roast Pink Stakes — Expansion pattern — Good underpinning— toadstool dressing. Punch a la Lawson . — Rather rich — sample carefully. ANOTHER SLIGHT IRRIGATION. Pullet Salad— Gun Glub Pull. Roast Blue Rock)5— Wissinoming Sauce. Christmas Returns Snapper— Very fancy. Ice Bo.\ Dressing— Retail Style. NOW THEN, ALL TOGETHER— IR-IR-IRRIGATE ! ssorted Hoe Cjikes. Fruits of Experience. Roquefort Buttercups — Cheese it. Liquid Copperdiue. IKIGATE. 8PIFLIGATE. FUMIGATE. Lessons of the Carnation Meeting. The eighth annual meeting of the American Carnation Society is now a thing of the past but its results will be felt for months, for in spite of the weather the meeting was a wonderful success and the exhibition as well. Those who attended learned many things not seen in the report of the secretary through conversations held in the exhibition room, in the corridors of the hotels and between sessions. These conversations are the true essence of knowledge and a very useful adjunct to the meeting; in fact, without them one might as well stay at home and depend on the reports. The exhibition was, as you have heard, a wonderful success consider- ing the weather and had we had no bliz- zard it would have been just twice as large as any of our former shows. This is another feature of the meeting that has to be seen to be appreciated and every exhib- itor should be with his flowers so thathe can see the class of blooms exhibited and thus be better able to judge as to the comparative merits of his own stock. Some of the entries at last week's show would, no doubt, have had more chance if the weather had been better and it is to be hoped that some of those who failed this year will try again and, ifl trying, not forget that they are compet- ing against the very best products of the very best growers in the country. It is right in this fact that the carnation society is doing so much good. It enables growers to see what can be done by skill and careful growing and sends them home resolved to get just as good stock themselves, and in this manner the standard of excellence in the car- nation is raised, not only in New York 880 The American Florist. Feb. ^5, and Boston, but in every town that had a representative at the show. There is no place like one of these shows where a growtr of seedlings can learn so well what is really required to meet the present demands of carnation growers. Quality is taking precedence over every other feature of carnation culture and the sooner we can learn to appreciate that fact the quicker we will be able to step into the race and come out winners. One of the members said in the meet- ing that one oi the best features of these exhibitions was the fact that he saw so many varieties that he did not want, and it occurred to the writer that if the society had the proper support of the carnation growers throughout the country we might have a good, reliable grower in or near the city in which we hold our next meeting plant a hundred of every new variety offered, or that he could procure, and let the society take one afternoon for a visit to his place to inspect the varieties in question. Of course to do this the society would have to, in all justice, buy the plants for the grower and to some extent reimburse him lor some of the failures he, no doubt, would encounter. This, for the present, is impracticable, but we hope to see it worked out in a few years time and I would offer it as a suggestion to the introducer of a new variety for next sea- son that he get some good grower around Buft'alo to take a hundred plants of his variety and grow it carefully for the inspection of visitors. It might be a pay- ing investment. In connection with this suggestion it might be well to call attention to the necessity for a complete understanding with the grower and an arrangement whereby he could loose nothing for the space occupied and the originator would loose none of the stock. This spring I was offered in exchange for $10 worth of my stock $25 worth of a new variety that is being put on the market this sea- son, the party stating that he had received a lot of it for trial from the introducer with no restrictions. Inci- dents of this kind are not common but it is just as well to have a thorough under- standing with the man to whom you send stock for trial. There are a host of other things I I would like to give you from this meet- ing but you had better make up your mind now to attend the convention at Buffalo next year and join the society now as a sort of agreement to do so. Albert M. Herr. Mr. Lawson on the Divine Flower. Thomas W. Lawson, of Boston, the owner of the now celebrated Lawson pink, was invited by the Florists' Club of Philadelphia to attend their banquet tendered to the American Carnation Society on the 17th instant. On account ot the snow blockade, he was unable to get through, and his letter in response to the invitation which he intended to have read at the banquet was also delayed in transmission, and did not reach its desti- nation in time to be read. As this letter shows the spirit which animates Mr. Lawson in connection with the carna- tion, we reproduce same herewith through the courtesy of Mr. Edwin Lonsdale, the secretary of the Florists' Club of Phila- delphia: BLOOMS OF CARNATION HANNAH HOBART AFTER A JOURNEY FROM SAN FRANCISCO TO PHILADELPHIA. I deeply regret my inability to be with those whose ingenious minds, patient forethought and nimble, persevering fingers create for their fellowmen so much real, pure and enchantingly deli- cious happiness. Were I with you 1 would be only too glad to try and par- tially do justice to your toast. The Divine Flower, in something like the fol- lowing thought: Here's to her Howpr. \\'hy mention its name, "I'is sunt; ot in song, 'tis fragrant with fame. Let's drinlc to its beauty, its fragrance divine. Let's drini< it's good healtli in red, rulav wine, Let's drini; it in hocic, in moselle and Rhine •Vnd all of the juices that come from the vine. For the flower I toast you is her's and not mine. Let's drink to her flower, her flower divine. It's pink, is the pink of Italy's sky, The green leaves and stem and head held so high That all as they look on its wondrous charm Must say and say true, we'll shield it from harm. We'll do what we can to keep it alive, To foster and nourish and help it to thrive, For when in all time will again there be seen. The flower to equal this pink colored queen. So drink to her flower, her flower of pink. Fill up your glasses and clink 'em and drink And know, as you see in visions of bliss Roses and violets, that flower or this. Yellow or white or brown, red or blue. Above all the rest, to nie and to you Is Fisher's creation our beautiful pink. To which, with you, standing, I'll toast you and drink. I enclose herewith my check for $500— which you will kindly present to your society to be used for prizes in carnation competitions as in their best judgment they may decide. You can announce to your society that I will, if my $5,000 prize is not won at this meeting, so mod- ify the conditions that at your next meet- ing any and all carnations may compete under conditions which I will allow others better versed in the mysteries and science of your ennobling trade than I am to make. Yours trulj-, Thomas W. Lawson. In the absence of Mr. Lawson, E. M. Wood, of Natick, Mass., replied to the toast of "the Divine Flower, " the follow- ing couplet from Bums being on the pro- gramme as a sentiment or text in that connection: And I will pu' the pink, the emblem o' my dear. For she's the pink o' womankind and blooms without a peer. In view of the beautiful sentiments expressed by Mr. Lawson about his wiles flower, "her flower" the above couplet was particularly felicitous. "Ingenious mind.s, patient forethought, and nimble, persevering fingers, creating for their fellowmen so murh real, pure, and i.Ti.-hiintiiigly delicious happiness," is most charmingly rendered and will stick in our minds for manj- a day! W. California Carnations. The exhibit of Hannah Ilobart carna- tions from California, sent by John H, Sievers cS: Co,, arrived in splendid condi- tion. They were packed, as the photo- graph shows, in tin tubes about thirteen inches long, standing upright in a tin box 2Sxl9 inches and six inches deep; this box, as well as the tubes, contained water which kept a moist atmosphere about them during their long journey. The tin receptacle was encased in a stoiit box with a piece of wire netting for a lid. There was apparently no precaution taken to keep out the frost, and how the blooms arrived in such good condition after coming through the worst blizzard of the year was a marvel to those who saw the box opened, K, Gleanings from the Exhibition. The tall glass vases through the center of each table helped the effect wonder- fully. i8gg. The a mer /can Flo r ist. Wm. F. Kasting, Vice-President-elect. Prof. J. C. Abthcb, Sub-irrigation expert. Fred. I>onNEn. Jr., Treasurer. SOME PROMINENT MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Ward's row of big ones comprised Maceo, Gomez, Dean, Crane, White Cloud, New York and Bradt. The Chicago Carnation Co. astonished the "oldest inhabitant." The Marquis is a good one; so is E. G. Hill's J. Whitcomb Riley. John Kuhn's Mrs. Bertram Lippincott, John Habermehl, and No. 9 will be heard from again. Gasser's Merrimac met its monitor on the way in the shape of the blizzard. His white Daybreak also showed signs of rough usage. Manda showed Double Begonia Vernon and Thos. W. Weathered's Son a fine dis- play of photographs of greenhouse con- struction. The Indianapolis Plant and Flower Co. came in late with Indianapolis. The blue, forget-me-not blue, carnation is promised sure for next year. J. & R. Leach's Scarlet Wave showed up well among the Tidal Wave sports. Jacob Rustler's Pink Beauty was travel stained, otherwise it would have been heard from. Dailledouze Bros'. Mars won the Cot- tage Garden cup. It is a hummer. Gov. Griggs made eighty points. When Hannah Hobart and Mrs. T. W. Lawson put on the gloves at Buffalo next year the world will hold its breath. Some of the New Carnations. In this issue will be found additional illustrations of new varieties now attract- ing attention as follows: Sandusky (Hall). — This variegated variety is now being distributed to the trade by W. E. Hall, Clyde, 0., and W. E. Lynch, Chicago. The flowers are of good size, white, with heavy carmine markings, and borne on good stems. It is said that the blooms sell well. Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson (Fisher).— No carnation has attracted so much atten- tion as this variety, a condition brought about m the first place by the unprece- ' dented sum offered for the stock by the Chicago Carnation Co., of Joliet, 111. It is a seedling of Van Leeuwen and Daj'- break with cerise blooms. The Lawson has been awarded many prizes and cer- tificates. WITH THE GROWERS. AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL. In search of light Edwin Lonsdale, Wm. P. Craig and myself, with Benj. Durfee as our host, recently made a pilgrimage to the city of Washington to see some new seedling carnations. Under the title of the American Rose Co., one would not expect to find many carnations, yet they play quite a promi- nent part in the makeup of this establish- ment and from the number of seed pods under way it looks as if the Rose Com- pany might play quite a prominent part in the seedling business. They have three very promising ones under cultivation at the present time. Of the three Mephisto is, perhaps, the best, as it is one of those bright scarlets which we are looking for to take the place of Portia in color and freedom of bloom and to excel that variety a few hundred points in size and stiffness of stem. Mephisto seems to have pretty nearly met this want, as it is of good size, with an excellent stem, and looks as if it might even outdo Portia in the num- ber of blooms cut per square foot of bench room. Next to Mephisto, and with much the same merits of size, stem and blooming qualities, comes Luna. It is a beauti- ful pure white and looks as if it might be grown at a cost of less than a dollar and sold in the two dollar class without any trouble. Neither of these varieties are what we would call quite up to the exhibi- tion standard, but they are such as can properly be classed as first quality and can, at the same time, be grown at a minimum cost, a point too many of us overlook in the search for new varieties. Potomac, their pink seedling, is a sal- mon pink, called by the people of Wash- ington a "watermelon pink," and has proven with them a good seller and will be planted in quantity for next season. This firm has a few houses devoted to Victor and consider it first class. They also have some selected stock of Delia Fox that is wonderful in point of health and vigor. A house of such plants should be a veritable mine of gold to the man who has them, as the color and the flower would command a good price. These plants demonstrate what can be done by careful selection and show what a mistake it is to consider quantity ahead of quality when propagating stock. Mrs. Bradt, as grown by the American Rose Co., is not an unprofitable sort as the plants are producing a fairly good crop of flowers and young blooming shoots and a careful look over the benches made me think I had, possibly, made a mistake in criticising this variety and saying it could not be grown for less than $4 per hundred, as from their benches I would take chances on making a bit of money out of it even at $2 per hundred. Mr. Durfee considers White Cloud the finest white ever introduced on account of its superb flower and fine finish. He does not consider it "in it" with Luna as a producer but will no doubt plant it quite extensively for next season. From the American Rose Co., we went to the establishment of Gude Brothers and found a large lot of Fisher for white, Scott for pink and Fred. Domer for scarlet. Mr. Gude swears by Fred, Dorner but is willing to give it up when he can get hold of some of Mr. Durfee's Mephisto. They grow a general line for their store in town and some rattling fine stock, too. Albert M. Herr. TWO LONG ISLAND CARNATION ESTABLISH- MENTS. If one would realize the possibilities of modem methods of carnation culture there is no better place to go than to Dailledouze Bros.' Between the splendid stock in these houses, with their up-to- date equipment, closely watched and studied by this harmonious and industri- ous trio, and that in the dilapidated, old-fashioned structures under slipshod management which are too often seen, there is a world of difference and should the uninitiated find himself wondering how it can be that flowers from this establishment bring from four to twelve dollars a hundred when maybe his own product goes almost a begging at a dol- lar and a half a hundred, he cannot do better than devote a few hours to a trip 882 The American Florist. Feb. 25, to Flatbush and he will probably come back with his wondering ended. This, and other establishments of like character that have come into existence within the past few years, have forever banished the old notion that anything was good enough for carnations. Models of symmetry and neatness inside, as well, are these houses and each one of the thousands of blooms that almost dazzle the view stands up proudly as though it wanted to tell you that, individually, it had been cared for as though it were the only flower on the place. This constant close attention to minute details is one of the secrets of the Dailledouze Bros.' success, and further the conviction is irre- sistible that they have mastered the secret of securing, in nearly all the varie- ties they grow, that quality so difficult of attainment, extrenietallness without the attendant weakness of growth. Gener- ous feeding is undoubtedly at the bottom of it but, back of that, the trick lies in hav- ing the plants in that condition where they can take up and assimilate this nourishment so abundantly furnished. Nothing on the place is finer than the variety Mrs. Bradt. Superb wherever grown, it is peerless here. It is difficult to imagine anything finer, and when Eugene D. asserts that this is the best carnation yet disseminated he has the best of proof at hand to confirm his state- ment. A white sport from Mrs. Bradt, identical with the type in every respect except color, seems to give good promise of a brilliant future. Dailledouze Bros, still adhere to Sebec as their leading crimson and Hector for scarlet. The latter is hard to et|ual in color but it looks as though the former might eventually be superseded by a crim- son seedling with large handsome flower which, should it continue to act as well as it is doing now, will be a gem. Victor is a favorite pink sort and is all right except for its somewhatevanescentcolor. Among the more recent introductions and novelties Mayor Pingree is superb. White Cloud is glorious, Frances Joost is doing well, America is a good grower but impresses as being a trifle weak in color and as to Flora Hill — it is here, as else- where, the ideal in sturdiness, size, Iree blooming and fragrance, but— if it were only a little whiter and the stem a little stifier! Hours pass away rapidly at C. \V. Ward's Cottage Garden greenhouses as one follows the proprietor around among the benches bristling with tagged "crosses" and listens to his entertaining talk on his observations of the scores of novelties and hundreds of seedlings con- stantly under his supervision. Mr. Ward is not the sort of man to be contented with an establishment confined to the growing of one or a dozen standard vari- eties, no matter how good they may be. Experimenting is his hobby; systematic hybridizing is his delight; his experiences are valuable to his fellow- workers and he is at all times willing to communicate them unreservedly. Among the most interesting features aj; this place this year are the so-called "self- watering" or sub-irrigated benches, of which two have been fitted up. The soil is placed on a layer of soft bricks, the edges of which have been so chipped off as to leave a small channel through which water may flow, to be taken up by the bricks, passing thence to the soil by cap- illary attraction. These benches have had no surface watering this season. The varieties planted thereon are Mr. Ward's two dark seedlings, General Maceo and Gen. Gomez and they appear to be in perfect health and vigor. Maceo is a very dark variety which has this winter made for itself a good reputation and many friends among the critical New York City buyers. Gomez is a taller grower than Maceo and is also a good one. There are a number of other dark ones seen among the many seedlings being tested, which are liable to be favorably heard from in the future. White Cloud compels admiration, but there is one variety named Brower which will not be introduced yet but which, as seen here, is even better than that superlatively good white. Christmas Scarlet is grown by Mr. Ward as the best of its color forearly blooming. Dorner's G. H. Crane is among the finest things on the place. New York, while not a very large flower, is one of the most pleasing pink shades and is an abundant bloomer. Shrub Forcing at Charles Bird's. This is a tidy and profitable little busi- ness as carried on in an unpretentious manner by Mr. Bird at his place in Arlington, N. J. Not many growers have the time, room or necessary experience to devote to the requisite outdoor prepara- tion of the shrubs. This is the most important part of the work, and this being properly done the rest is compara- tively easy. Mr. Bird's establishment, which turns out about all the material of this kind used in the New York market, consists of about six acres of rich river- bank land and a range of moderate sized greenhouses. The delicious fragrance of lilacs fills the houses now and great tubs of forsythia and Japan quince branches in bloom gladden the eye. With the two last named shrubs it is not necessary to take in the roots. The flowering branches are simply cut and tied in bundles and the ends immersed in tubs of water in the greenhouse, where they quickly develop, the blooming process being facilitated by frequent sy ringings, and further hastened, when so desired, by the use of warm water. Continual dampness is an indis- pensible requisite for success. Mr. Bird has occasionally forced apple blossoms to order for special occasions in the same manner. These do not respond so readily as the Japan quince, however, and he finds that he gets much better results by covering the bark of the apple branches with damp moss. Flowering almonds, Prunus triloba, exochorda and various spirjcas, such as Thunbergii and Reevesii, are forced in the same manner as the lilacs, the plants being dug from the open ground when wanted in the winter and transferred to the houses. In order to ripen the wood W. E. HALL'S NEW CARNATION SANDUSKY. iSgg. The American Florist. 883 properly so that it may be bloomed suc- cessfully a good freezing is a pre-requisite, and the longer the plants are allowed to remain outside the better they will be for forcing purposes. Once in the houses, almonds especially require a good heat to drive the blossoms out properly before the foliage gets started. Gradual forcing produces more leaves than flowers. Mr. Bird is deeply interested in his work and is experimenting with many other species of shrubs as well as herbaceous perennials. An extensive business is also done here in vase and tub plants, for which an enormous demand has developed in recent years, especially in New York City, for use in lawn and vestibule decoration. Large quantities of junipers, hemlocks, retinosporas, thujas and other dwarf ornamental conifers are raised from seed or cuttings, and a tour through the close planted nursery rows discloses many rare and interestingforms of these attrac- tive little evergreens. This is the place where originated the fine mignonette which bears Air. Bird's name, and a house is still devoted to it. A bench of orange and yellow wall flowers also dispenses a grateful fra- grance. It finds a ready sale as fast as it comes into bloom. Helpful Reminders. Pot grown lilacs, Spirea Van Houttei and S. Antony Waterer and deutzias wanted for Easter should now be brought into a temperature of 50°. Forsythias are very pretty for decorations but they should not be started until two weeks later to be ready at the same time as other shrubs. Longiflorum lilies that have been in 5-inch pots should be grow- ing beautifully now. A few should be held back so as to make your supply continuous to the time the out-door bulbs bloom. A few speciosum and aura- tum lilies should be rooting in the cool now to come in after the out-door longi- florums and keep you supplied until glad- ioli are plentiful. It is well to start iiow a few roots of Arundo donax variegata; the stalks are most beautiful arranged with lilies or gladioli. Amaryllis Belladonna are mak- ing foliage now; give them light and water commensurate with temperature, for a good growth now means bloom next fall. A good thing to do with callas that are pot bound is to get empty grocery boxes and put in from four to six plants, with rich soil. They make a luxuriant growth and bloom later intothesummer, also increasing the number of bulbs. The severe weather will have caused many trees to burst open and your customers will want to know what is to be done. Many of such breaks can be brought together by bolts run through and tightened with the screwing of a nut at one end. Before closing put in a little grafting wax alongtheedgesoastomake it water tight. Bands around the tree are not so good, as they soon obstruct the flow of sap. Where cracks are too small to be brought together, fill them well with grafting wax to exclude air and moisture. C. B. \V. Clinton, I a. — It is said that in l.*^57 Andrew Bather established here the first commercial greenhouses in this state. He now has 7.000 feet of glass and a fine retail store down town. He is a member of the Odd Fellows and Modem Wood- men. The greenhouses and store now conducted by the J. R. Bather estate were established nearly forty years ago. New York. WARM WEATHER BRINGS AVALANCHE OF FLOWERS AND LOW PRICES. — WIPPER- MANM BURNED OUT. — TRAGEDY IN MT. VERNON,— GREEK MEETS GREEK. — PER- SONAL MENTION. The growers have had to pull out the big boxes this week from the retirement they have been in ever since the chrysan- themum season and one has to get into the wholesale establishments edgeways these mornings, so high are the crates of flowers piled up. There are heaps of flowers of all kinds but roses outdo everything else and there are Bridesmaids enough in town to supply the country. .\s usual under such conditions while the nominal price on a few dozen buds holds its own fairly well, the great bulk of the stock is unloaded to large buyers at very low figures, twenty dollars a thousand being considered a fair price at present. Warm days are on and the street dealers are warming up with the weather. They will do their share toward reducing the surplus but each day they will want to buy lower than they did yesterday and, as history repeats itself, they will undoubtedly succeed, and it will not be long before twenty dollars a thousand will be considered a most exorbitant figure. During the progress of a fire in an adjoining building on February 13 the flames spread to the florist store of H. W. Wippermann at 1389 Atlantic avenue, Brooklyn, and destroyed it with its con- tents, including a large stock of plants. Matthew Dummett, a florist of Mt. Vernon, said to be worth a quarter of a million dollars was found on February 12 in a dying condition, with a bullet hole in his forehead and a revolver at his side. He was 60 years old and leaves a widow and three children. A feud between two Greeks, flower peddlers, resulted in the murder of one of them by the other on February IS. The dead one is supposed to have been a fugitive from justice in his own country and the other is said to be a counter- feiter. B. D. Kapteyn, representing Gt. van Waverin & Kruyfi' arrived here on the steamer Lahn on Friday, February IS. T. J. Totten was in town Saturday with a bunch of his Young America car- nations, originally intended for the Phila- delphia exhibition but which got stalled on the road. Tourists returning from the carnation meeting have been numerous in town. Many of them took the opportunity to visit a number of the leading local estab- lishments Philadelphia. SCARCITY OF ORDERS MAKES INROADS UPON THE PRICE QUOTATIONS. — A NEW STORE. — LECTURE ON FORESTRY BEFORE THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Business begins, to feel the effect of the sackcloth and ashes which, together with the bad weather, have made quite a change in prices. Quotations are down from one-third to one-half on almost all grades of flowers, which will certainly cut large figures oft of the returns. The best Beauties are now going slow at $5 per dozen, and $3 to $4- is nearer the price. The best teas are at most $S and $5 and $G is a common price for very fine stock. Carnations range from $1 to $3, with but a very few above $1.50 per hundred. Bulbous stock is also going very slowly, $2 to $3 being the ruling price, with $4 asked for a little extra lily of the valley. Violets bring 75 cents for the very best, while 50 cents will buy very good stock. Blooming stock is getting plentiful and reminds one that Easter is not vei-y far away. A. Sampson has opened a store on Thirteenth street above Walnut. A very interesting lecture, illustrated with the stereopticon, was given before the Horticultural Society at its regular monthly meeting last Monday evening by Gifford Pinchot, chief of the Forestry Bureau, Washington, D. C, the subject being the western forest reservations. He was listened to by a large and appreciative audience. S. S. Pennock, A. B. Cartledge and J. L. Pennock are doing New Y'ork and Boston. K. Cincinnati. MONTHLY' SHOW OF THE FLORISTS' SOCIETY. — A CONSIDERABLE LIST OF PRIZES BUT ONLY ONE EXHIBITOR BRAVED THE COLD. — MARKET CONDITIONS UNSAT- ISFACTORY'.— DEATH OF MRS. C. C. MUR- PHY.—JOTTINGS OF PERSONAL CHARAC- TER. The regular monthly show of the Cin- cinnati Florists' Society was held Febru- ary 11. Roses were to have been a special feature, but owing to the severe cold, not many of our growers ventured out, Messrs. George & Allen being the only exhibitors. Their display was a creditable one. The following firms ofiered special prizes: Geo. S. Bartlett, $5 for the best twenty-five Brides and Bridesmaids; Cincinnati Cut Flower Company, $5 for the best twelve Beau- ties; J. M. McCullough Sons', bag of fertilizer for best twelve blooms of Daybreak and Flora Hill carnations; the Hoft'meister Floral Company, $5 for best twenty-five Meteor roses; the Wm. Glenny Glass Company, $5 for best twenty-five Perles. The Hoffmeisters made an exception to the rule which entitles the prize giver to the winning exhibit and notified the secretary that their vase be sold and the money turned into the society's treasury, which realized $3. Owing to the severe cold spell the regular monthly meeting was postponed. W. A. McFadden, of Rosebank, sends out a neat booklet entitled "Information to Flower Buyers." Mr. McFadden states that he will dispose of the biggest part of his product at retail hereafter. The week opened with bright weather, but the condition of the flower market is anything but satisfactory. Roses have never been of better quality this season and meet with a fair demand. Carna- tions are now plentiful and violets have been a glut the past week. Bulbous stock is moving slowly. . Robt. A. Murphy, ot Delhi, was mar- ried to Miss Alice Van Blaricum on Feb- ruary 16. It was a quiet home aSair, only the near relatives being present, numbering 140 of the Murphys. With much regret do I report of the death of Mrs. C. C. Murphy. She passed away February 19 at her residence on Cleves pike alter a lingering and painful illness. She reached the age of 51 years, and leaves her husband, two sons and one daughter with a host of friends. The craft extends sympathy to Mr. Murphy and family in their bereavement. E. H. Giesy, W. Sunderbruch, August and Ed. HofiV.ieister and R. Witterstaet- ter, have returned from the carnation show and speak in the highest terms of the eastern brethren. Miss Carrie Hoffmeister is at her post again at their store, after being confined to her room for two weeks with bron- chitis. H. SCHWARZ. 884 The American Florist. Feb. i-j, Subscription, 81.00 a year. To Europe, $2 00 Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate, $1.00 per inch. Cash with Order. Xo Special Position Guaranteed* Discounts, 6 times 5 per cent; 13times, lOper cent; 'Jti times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 8U per cent. Cover space sold onljr on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. The AdvertlBlDK Department of the American FLORIST ts for Florlats, Seedemen, and dealers In wares pertaining to those lines Onlt. 0 'dert for less than one-half inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to se- oare Insertion In the issue for the following Saturday. Address THE AfMERtCAN FLORtST CO., Chicago. The date of Easter this year is April 2. Owing to the pressure of carnation meeting news, several regular letters are unavoidably held over to next week. The National Florists' Board of Trade recently submitted to its members a plan for a new and distinct black list, but three-fourths of the replies favored the continuance of the old system, which will therefore be maintained. Alex. J. Guttman, with Traendly & Schench, W. 28th St., New York, during the past four and a half years, will enter into partnership with J. H. Blauvelt March 1, at 36 W. 27th St., under the firm name of Blauvelt & Guttman. HiTCHiNGS & Company have the con- tract for erecting the conservatories for the Botanic Garden in Bronx Park, New York, for which Lord & Burnham are the architects. The work is now under way and it is planned to complete the range during the present year. Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. C. Eisele, Philadelphia, registers the following new carnations, all crosses between the Marguerite and Remontant sections: Yulcan — Color red; good grower. Mercury — Brilliant red;flowersmedium size. Saturn— Deep crimson; strong grower. Rising Sun — Sulphur yellow with a few pink stripes; petals heavily fringed. Uranus — Maroon; sturdy grower. Neptune — Magenta violet. Jupiter— Daybreak color and growth. Estella — White, heavily striped pink. Vesuvius — Light red ; blooms in clusters. Venus — White; with a few pink stripes. Minerva — Rosy pink: flowers medium size. \Vm. J. Stewart, Sec'y. Society of American Florists. The executive committee of the S. A. F. will meet at Detroit, Mich., on Tuesday, March 7. Members of the society are invited to favor the committee with their views as to the work of the organization as now carried on and as to future policy and all such suggestions will be received thankfully and given careful considera- tion. The committee is composed of men selected by the presiding oflicers from the ranks of the most experienced and able members. Most of them are men with large interests and heavy responsibilities and their service at this season is given at a sacrifice of personal comfort as well as valuable time. The members of the society, in whatever sec- tion of the country they may be located, can assist and encourage their executive officers greatly by friendly interest and advice at this time. All communications should be addressed to the office of the secretary, 67 Bromfield street, Boston, not later than March 1. Wm. J. Stewart, Secy. Canadian Customs Regulations. Ed. Am. Florist: — By some means an erroneous impression has got abroad respecting the admission of plants into Canada under the San Jose scale act or customs regulations. I enclose you a sample letter from one of your leading firms. We have received several like inquiries. I therefore enclose you an extract from the act governing the above. W. W. Gammage. London, Ont., Feb. 17, 1S99. J. Gammage & Sons, London, Ont., Dear Sirs:— Your letter of the i;ith at hand, and we are doubtful whether we can ship you carnation cuttings to Can- ada, as we have had several packages returned to us by the express companies, stating it was against the customs laws to receive them. Please find out if these can be sent you. We had one package returned from Winnipeg, as the customs house would not allow it to pass through. Bassett & Washhurn. Chicago, Feb. 16, 1899. THE CANADIAN SAN JOSE SCALE ACT. liy ail order in council approved I8th March. 1898, the said act prohibiting the importation nf nurserv stock is declared to apply to nursery stock from the followina countries, viz.. United States of America. Austrrili.t, .Tapan, Hawaiian Islands. Plants exempt tMl iruni i he operations of the above mentioned at-i :iir;i, luilows: (a). Grei-iilion>.> iihmK, with the exception of roses, such a- jkiIih- h rn^ orchids, cacti, chrys- anthemums. ;i/:ilf;i^ hr^Miini.. ,ind carnations, but not roses "i- anv "llirr \-.,„A\ plant. (b). Herba.rou- prr.iiiiiuls tli.- tops of which die down in wimer. such a.-, perennial phlox, dielytra. pa'onies. perennial sunflowers, etc. (c). Herbaceous beddinf^ plants, such as gera- niums, coleuses. verbenas, pansies. etc. (d). All conifers. (e). Bulbs and tubers, such as lilies, hyacinths, narcissi and all other true bulbs, gladioli, cala- diums, irises, carinas, dahlias, etc. Some Recent Fires. Egg Harbor City, N.J. — Geo. Steigauf's floral establishiiient was seriously dam- aged bj' fire February 10. Marion, Mass. — The greenhouse on the Searles estate, Great Hill, was destroyed by fire on Sunday night, February 12. Frankford, Pa. — A greenhouse belong- ing to Gotlieb Weiker was damaged by fire to the extent of $500 on the night of February 17. Mt. Vernon, O. — Fire, February 13, destroyed Wm. Lange's stock and dam- aged his greenhouse considerably but the loss was covered by insurance. New Brunswick, N. J.— E. Kitchen- meister was delivering a load of palms when his wagon stove was overturned and he lost both vehicle and stock. Portland, Ore. — Two of Geo. Otten's three houses were burned on the night of February 11. The loss was $1,200 and there was no insurance. The houses will be rebuilt at once. Little Rock, Ark.— I, V. Daggett lost a house 24x00 of carnations by fire. The damage to the house was but $50 but the stock was frozen, it being 7'^ below zero at the time. Portland, Ore. — On the night of Feb- ruary 5 fire resultingfroman over-heated boiler destroyed one greenhouse and seri- ously damaged two others, the property of Herman Lowitz. Thelossis estimated at $2,000; no insurance. Chicago. STOCK MORE PLENTIFUL, BUT ORDERS MAINTAIN PRICES ALMOST AT FOR.MER LEVELS. — THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE florists' BUSINESS. — WHOLESALERS TO MOVE.— [OTTINGS here AND THERE I.N LOCAL TRADE CIRCLES. There has been no decided change in the market since the cold moderated. The production of stock has, of course, increased greatly but buyers are more numerous than they were, and there is no over supply except, perhaps, of bulb- ous stock and violets, and prices have fallen but a notch or two. White flowers continue to lead, because of the high death rate. Harrisii lilies are becoming more plentiful. Some idea of the rapid development of the florists' industry may be gained from the fact that the census of 1S91 found the trade in all Illmois to have but 3,236,750 feet of glass, while to-day five Chicago growers, Reinberg Bros , Bassett & Washburn, Wietor Bros., the Hinsdale Rose Company and J. A. Budlong, have about half that area, or 1 ,480,000 feet. As forecasted in last week's notes, Bassett & Washburn, A, G. Prince & Co. and E. H. Hunt will, after May 1, do business at 76 Wabash avenue, Mr. Hunt's present quarters, for which his lease expires on that date. The three firms will have the second floor, 50x165 feet, and the building is to be thoroughly remodeled for their occupanc3-. The Kennicott Bros. Co, is moving into new basement quarters at 42—44 Ran- dolph street, where they will open for business Monday morning. They con- sider it the finest room in the city for their purpose. The bowlers have engaged Mussey's alleys, 106 Madison street, for the medal contests and bowled there last night. The alleys are new and the finest in Chicago, if not in the country. They are up stairs instead of in the basement as is usual. W. N. Rudd has returned from Phila- delphia and New York. Chicago did her share at the carnation meeting and won her full quota of prizes at the exhibition. The names of the Chicago Carnation Company, W. N. Rudd and Stollery Bros, were conspicu- ous in the list of awards. Street dealers have made money on violets this week at. 10 cents and 15 cents per bunch. What the growers made is problematical. John Degnan spent this week among the private gardeners in the vicinity of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. W. W. Barnard & Co. report spring business opening excellently and with very bright prospects. Cornelius S. Loder; secretary of the National Florists' Board of Trade, has been in town from New York this w^eek. Kroeschell Bros, say that so far there is no noticeable improvement in the boiler business, but they expect it to pick up shortly. TheJohnC. Moninger Co. reports trade satisfactory. They have the contract for the erection ofthe Weiland greenhouses, Evanston, 111., nine houses, each 150 feet long, also one palm house. The James H. Rice Co. claim that never in their experience havethej' had so large a demand for glass. This firm expects the price of glass to advance (rjm ten to twenty per cent. Glass, says the H. M, Hooker Co., will very shortly go up fifteen to twenty per cent in price. Trade with the Hooker Company is highl3- satisfactory. jSgg. The American Florist. 885 Peter Barr, the venerable London seeds- man and daffodil authority, is in town again for a few days. He visited Chicago in September and has been spending the winter in Canada. Among the week's visitors were W. J. Gullett, of Lincoln, 111., Samuel Redfern, of the Iron Cliffs Company, which owns the Negaunee Greenhouses, Negaunee, Mich., W. L. Morris, Des Moines, la., and F. A. Belt, Sterling, 111. Boston. , STOCK COMING IN FREELY AND PRICES DOWNWARD TENDING. — A PROMISING CAR- NATION NA.MED AFTER A POPULAR BOS- TONIAN. — LOCAL LINES. — MANY VISITORS. Stock is coming in faster than it is going out in the wholesale establish- ments this week. This is due to increased supph' wholly and not to the demand, which has kept up first rate. Roses of all kinds are accumulating and there is already a drop of 2.") per cent in values of average grades, although the top grade fancy goods with heavy flower and long, strong, straight stem still maintain the prices prevailing during the past month. Carnations show some weakening, espe- cially the common varieties and lower qualities. Scott's are well sold at $1 and it must be an extra good flower that brings $2 a hundred. The old story is still true as to violets^there are more of them than are wanted, both single and double. Bulbous stock is also demoralized with values discouragingly low. Callas are increasing in quantitv and prices have dropped, but Harrisii lilies remain sta- tionary. The general tendency of the market on everything in the cut flower list is downward. F. \. Howe has named a seedling car- nation Edward Welch. He says of it that like its namesake it is "bright and full of good nature and in time may do better." It is best described as a yellow Bradt. The ground work is bright yel- low and the markings scarlet in the way of Bradt. W. H. Jordan and E. \. Shannon have formed a partnership and have purchased the stock and leased the greenhouses of the late A. Piquet, at Roslindale. D. Robinson & Son, gardeners, have branched out into the florist business in Everett and have commenced building. The legislature of Massachusetts has been petitioned for an appropriation ot $10,000 a year towards the maintain- ance of Amherst Agricultural College. Mrs. John H. Dee died at her home in Charlestown on February 17. Visitors in town: A. T. Boddington, New York; Jos. Fuller, Leominster. Mass.; S. S. Penuock, J. L. Pennock and Bart. Cartledge, Philadelphia, Pa ; D. MacRorie, South Orange, N. J.; Kobt. Paterson, Portsmouth. X. H.; Frank McMahan, Sea Bright, N. J. Edmund S. Smith, an old time florist of Cambridge, died on February 15. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Peter Farrell had been an employe of John Condon, whose greenhouses are near Greenwood Ceme- tery, for three years prior to December 27, 1894, on which date he was ordered to use a sieve to sift some soil. While he was at work the wooden side of the sieve spread and one of the wires entered the thumb of his right hand. Blood poisoning set in and eventually he lost his right hand and a part of his arm, and sued Condon for $10,000 damages. Justice Hirschberg dismissed the com- plaint and said that a master was not obliged to look after the tools used in the business. OBITUARY. MICHAEL SCHANTZ. Michael Schantz, the oldest florist and gardener in the city, died Tuesday, Feb- ruary l-t, at Pekin, 111. lOHN C. FLEISCHER. John C. Fleischer, the veteran florist of St. Paul Minn., and senior of the firm of Fleischer & Son, Charles street and Lex- ington avenue, died February 10 at the age of 67 years. The business, a pros- perous one, will be continued by his son. WILLIAM BAKER. William Baker, senior member ot the firm of Baker Bros., florists, nursery- rnen and seedsmen, Fort Worth, Texas, died February 3 after an illness of ten days. The business will be carried on as before, under the same management and name. EDWARD D. STOCK. One of the most ardent amateur rose growers of Massachusetts died at Spring- field, February 2. Edward D. Stock was bom 68 3-ears ago and was an ardent horticulturist. His exhibits were always among the best at the local show. He died of pneumonia and leaves a widow and three children. P.J. COl'GHLIN. "Patsy." as we all knew him, is dead. A sad heart will follow this announce- ment— a perfect man so nobly planned — although only 45 years of age, coupled with a constitution of iron, consumption, contracted, claimed him. For the past fifteen years he held the position of tore- man in the sales, shipping and ornamental department of the Smit?h & Powell Nur- sery Co., of Syracuse, N. Y. With his multitude of friends, a wife, four sons and two daughters are left to mourn his untimely end. B. SITUATIONS. WANTS, FOR SALE. AdvertlBements 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 ajvierican Florist for the year I8y9 is entitled to a flve-line want adv. (situations only) free to be used at any time durinff the year. SITDATION WANTED- As Meteor grower; ale understand beauties; married, small family. W. care Amelcan Florist. CDlcago. SITOATION WANTKD-By a Hrstcli dorist; aye ol. sing - -- '-- ■ merclal or pn , „ — „„ .... around worRtoit foreman: com- nte: waues or percentage Address H. ScaxEiDEii. care Ji — "-- til 1 (Thestnut St . Milwaukee, Wis SITUATION WANTED-By March 10, by a practical florist: fclogle: 10 years' experience In roses, car- " "1. vloieta. miscellaneous stock, etc G^od SITUATION W^NTED-Bvaflrst-class all around florlf.1, Gro^YlnBOf rosesa speclalt . Carnatluns. "mums, palms, ferns and general stock: good propa- gator; 2i years experience; single Beet references. Address A B. care American Floilst. SITUATION WANTED-By a Hrst-c ats grower of roses. <;arnatlonB. violets, mums and general atoctt Al propagator: IS years experience: would take charge. Not afraid ut work: age .'V», married Address grower, care American llorlst. SITUATION WANTED -As working foreman In cultivation of roses, carnations, violets, 'mums anil general stock: ;« years' practical experience In Tn„..i..„.j T. o J.-. _^. ,, ngD age iS; slnglt vate or commercial place. Best ol references Stead.v andsober, ."ddres J. oleah.hki, (J5tb St and tlLh Ave,, Boysen Hotel, drooklyn, N, T, SITUATION WANTBD-^y practical florist, deco- O rator and design worker; have 15 years' exp-rl- ence. am married ."11 years of age. Would like pofi- llon as foreman or manager In commercial or private place Can furnish Al references. Address E B C, care Amei lean Florist. SITUATION WANTKD-By flrst-claas rose grower: A 1 on Beauties; thorough knowledge In growing all kinds of cut flowers: 2.3 years' experience; Itj years In this country: German, married, age ^6; good wages expected Best references. Address BEAfT-i' GROWER. Care American Florist, ANTED-A young man for ""ilesman, vegetable culture and in"e«^nhou«e wrrk, LI, LI, Rodman, dloomlngton. 111. w WANTED-Salesmen to sell flower pots as a sId line on commission, CAMBRloOE Tile M'f'g Co,. Covington. Ky. W' C, J, G. HoiT.SK. 105 Croton St , Cleveland, O. w ANTED-A good and propagator of < WANTED-Three or four men as asBlataot rose Kfowera and tor nropayatini; and pottlnn work. Appiv to Bassett & Wasobuux, UiDsdiie. III. WANTED— A young man to work Id roae and car- nal on houees; a good worker; $15 per montb and bo.»rd. H. M Jn-xsEx. McHenry. McHenry Co . III. WANTED-An A No. 1 man for general greenhouse work, propagating and cut flower growing . etate expetlence. wages, with or without board, ani laot employer. G H B. care Am Florist. WANTED-To know the address of G. R. Goetter. If he will communicate with his wife, at 76 Hillsdale Ave . Clevelano, O., he will hear sumeliilng greatly to his advantage W^ WANTED-Youngman who Is familiar In propa- gating roseu. carnatlOHB and violets: also gen- eral greenhouse work; wages. $.10 per month with room. H Schiller. 897 W. Maaiaon St.. Chicago. W^ Repkesentatiox, care American Florist. WANTED— Man for general gardening, especially UQderotandlnK cire of lawns and shrubbery- must b » yonng man with experience, single, sober and Industrious; 2 hours from Boston Wages %^^ ntr month for ti months; board and room cheap. Ai dr.'ss J. C. Ran ffi. Durham. N. ii. ?0R SAi,E OR RENT— A well established tiorisis . boslnesB. Adaresa Good Opportunitv. care American Florist. FOR SALE OR RENT-Twelve large greenhouses, 40.000 feet of glass: well slocked with plants; hot water and steam Ijocated near Trenton, N. J. Will make terms very easy Kor particulars address B. C KrsER. Trenton. N J FOR SALE VERT CREAP-A fine greenhouse establishment of 10 008 eq. leet of glass In a booming city of IS 000. Verylltile competition. Every- thing In fine condition. A well paj log Investment. Good reasons lor selling Add Bai 3 American Florist. FOR SALE-Ten greenhouse, new 17.(XX) square feet of double thick glass. 11 OOU feet of which are de- voted to high-grade carnations and (> ODO ft. to vUilete. equaling the best that come to New York market: abundant water supDlv; IT acres ot excellent land; fine residence; outhouses; healthy locality; short d 1b- 1?^^P W A T "C^ One new 'lb H. P. boiler, and r UXl C5illjri, one 20 H. P boiler (seconci- hand), both locomotive style. They are fitted with Uoyfs system of circulation (hot watert. and either will circulate water faster and hotter than make of boiler In existence. A. T. IJ< ►VT, Warrex. O. Lake city, Utah, the Kensiuglon Greenhouses, consisting of 3 houses 18x100, one buuse 20.\45, heated with hot water, flowiog well. good pressure, no charge for water. Stock sold very cheap. Reason for selling, old age. Good place for cut flowers. Ground to ruiso 6000 carna- tions. Rent. $40 per ., . , - , month^ jiarrM KeRsington Gfeenhouses, Salt Lake City, Utah. AN IDEAL PLACE fOR SALE CHEAP. Within the 10 mile radius of New York City Hall and one-halt hour by tram from foot ot Chambers street; 4i^ acres of around dwelling houite, 14 rooms with alt modern Improvements; stab'e, carriage house, palm, stove and cold house, all in perfect con- dition. Location, eastern exposure, well proiecU-d from north winds; low taxes; city water pressure, t*.' lbs to the square Inch. i'^^ M. i». iivi::^E:i«T, Wood Ridge. Bergen County. N. J. 886 The American Florist. Feb. 25, Grand Island, Neb. The weather has been away below the zero mark for the last two weeks, but trade is very good. There has been more design work put up this winter than in any previous period. W. H. Jones, Grand Island's leading florist, is going to make some extensive improvements this summer, which, when completed, will give him the largest establishment in central Nebraska. Edward Williams, recently with J. F. Wilcox, Council Bluffs, is now with W. H. Jones. Marlboro, Mass. — Donald McRae has left F. A. Hosve to engage in business for himself. Wbol^ale [lower/larKgfe ClNCrNNATl. Feb. 23. Boses, Beauties, select 30 1)0(340.00 medium l!j.00(»20 00 " Brldefl, BrldeBmalds 4 IK1» «.00 " Meteors 0 toa 7.00 " Perles 3 OO® 4 00 C»m»tlon» 1 OOfoi 1 50 fancy 2 00® 3.(0 Violets 75 1,117 of the valley 3.00® 4 00 TqI1p« " '" " 3 00 15.10 l.OU 2.00® 3.00 15 00 S 03 1 111! Komans 2 OO'* 3 00 Paper White 3 Oi« 4.(0 rHUHP 15.00® 20.111 UHrri»ll 16.00<3i 20.10 Mignonette 3.00 X WESTtRN PENN/V. HEADQIARTERS fOR EXTRA FANCY STOCK. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co. ^ I WHOLESALE FLORISTS, I 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. X ♦ Long Distance 'Phone 2157. J WRITE FOH PRICE LIST CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. Wholesale Florists, p. O. Box 103. JMIIvVViVUICEJE;, "WJ Our Specialties: Roses, Carnations, Violets, Novelty Pink Tulips. All other SKA.SONABLE FLOWER.S always on hand. HARDY GUT FERNS WRITE FOR PRICES. FANCY DAGGER j Prices subject to an advance after Feb. 1. 1000.. .$1.25 M. I 5000.. .$1.20 M. 10,000.. .$1.10 M. My cold storage Ferns are badly spoiled. My advice to you florists is to buy every Fern you can find. They will go up to $3.00 per M long before Easter. L. B. BRAGUE, Gape Flowers Leaves No. 1 atfl thelb.,10lbs.$SI. at 70c. uVcas Leaves 1 24in.si.7o,33 3Ci,i $30.^ UJUUU kUUIUW ■J5..i8in,j2.00.37-40in. ja.OO Natural iiri'iuiicl. )Jii-33 in. $3.30,41-44 in. JH.OO 10 p c. allowed for prompt cash. Completi' list of .baskets \Vi AUGUST ROLKER & SONS. 52 Dey St.. New York. Headquarters IN \vWESTERN \Pcni\iylvai\iai./ ROSES ^ CARNATIONS VALLEY FERNS GALAX and IVY LEAVES and all kind3 of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. WM. F. KASTING & CO/Se"' Wholsale florists. 444 sixth ave, l,ON(J I>1STANCE TELEPIUINE 2^185- All kinds of Florists Supplies& Wire Designs on hand S^'ConBlt^nments of good stuck Bollclted. ^ We get daily new customers because we have the reputation that all orders are punctually filled. Menbiou the American Florist. l@-OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1899 IS NOW READY, AND WILL"®! \lsS" BE MAILED UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS."^ i8gg. The American Florist. 887 ILLINOIS GUT FLOWER GO. J. B. DEAMUD 51-53 WABASH AVE. CHICAGO ORCHIDS... CATTLEYAS a Specialty. ^S^ ' Prices sutjjpct to chai P. & D. AT I PRICE LIST. Per Do/ HKACriKS. loDK $4.l«'fe$^'i0 medium t.mm 3.on short I.IKK" 1.611 BRIDKS . . per 10U.S6.00(5 18.00. Per 100 BRTDESMAIDS, METEORS. . . !f6.0(li ' $.^.011 PERLKS. 4.00(.. 5.110 CARNATIONS, colored LOOM 1.60 white 1.60W 2.00 fancy 3 00IHLS 3.00 \'.\LLKV 3.00® 4.00 VIOLETS, double .75 single . . .50 FANCY FERNS (J2.00 per M) . . .-'0 SMILA.X 12.50(" 15.(111 .UHANTUM . . 10(1 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, string .50 ?:&g-:&&&:&6&S&&g&&Si&6g&&&&&&&&g;gi&&&eeg&gi&g©&&g&&Sg&&&&#- 600.000 FEET OF CUT FLOWERS We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties ot ROSES and CARNA- TIONS. We are headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. ...PRICE LIST. AHERICAN BEAUTY E.vtra long stem per doz., 12 $.5.00 3. .50 2.50 1.00 HETEOR per 100, ,5.00 to 6,00 BRIDBSHAID " 5.00to 7.00 BRIDE " S.OOto 8.00 PERLE " 4.00 to 6.00 CARNATIONS " 1.50 to 2.00 " fancy " 3.00 ROMANS " 2.00 to 3.00 VALLEY " R.OOto 4.00 DAFFODILS " 2.00to 3.00 .\ll other stock at lowest market prices. No chiir;.'e for packinj^. McK[LLAR & WINTERSON, Wholesale Florists, 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHIC5A.OO. •^ OUR SPECIALTIES: ORCHIDS, HIGH-GRADE ROSES, CARNATIONS and VIOLETS. WHOLESALE DEALER IN CROWER OF ROSES. CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL. Mention American Florist. Benthey&Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Gommlsslon Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ^^"Consignments solicited Never r3ll ad.^hrthdRoHrt"" Wbol^ale [lower/\arKjfe CHICAGO, Feb. 34. Boses, Beauties, extra long, per doz. . 12 : 25 , 1 00 Brldra Bridesmaids 5 00® » UO Perles 3.00® (..00 Meteors 6.00® li 00 Carnations 1 60(ai 3 10 fancy ;i.00t< ^ . 3.00(» Lily of the valley Adlantum i.iu Common ferns .'ih Smilax 12.00 Asparagus tiO.OOOUlO.OO Violets Jo® 1.00 Romans 2.00® 4.00 Paper Whites 3.00(. KELSEY'S SOUTHERfM GflLflX LEAVES. BRILLIANT GREEN and BRONZt'. Intorm;itioii of the introiluctT. . . . HARLAN P. KELSEY, "%Vs?^uri,Sk%^- Propr lliKlihinds Nurscrv, in No. l';ir..Unn. For Insurance Against Damage by ttai* Address JOHN G. ESLER, - Sec'y F. H. A.* SADDLE RIVER, N. J. HAIL iSgg. The American Florist. 889 Top Grade Extra Carnations. THOMAS YOINO, Jr. Wholesale Florist, 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. JOHN I. RAYNOR, Decker, Blauvelt Co. . WHOLESALE FLORISTS • BEAUTIES, BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS. 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. 42 "West 28th Street, NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Shippinsi orders will recpiv* Telephone 2387-l8lh St. prompt and careful attention. WALTER F. SHERIDftN, -His^ FLORIST 39 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. Price List on application Qioice Carnations Choice Roses i^ <^ Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Mention the American Florist. JOHN TOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice cut flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. Price list on application. Mention the Ajuerican Florist. J. K. ALLEN, Wholesale Florist. Specialties: AMFRICAN BEAUTY ROSES AND VIOLETS. Special Stock. 57 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. ty Price Llata on application. N. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cnt Flower Sales at 6 o^cIock Every Momlne DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON. Secretarv THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets %^ Carnations. WM. H. GUNTHER. 30 West 29th Street. NOTICE Lo FLOWER GROWERS Our customers call for more Roses, Carnations and Violets. Send consignments to BSTABLtSHED J. J. PERKINS St CO., 1872. 52 West 29th St.. NEW YORK. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34lh Street, Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Wbol^ale pbwer/\arl^ NEW York. Feb 22. Rosefl, Beauties select 23.( medium lu.t culla 2 t BrldeBmalde. Brldea 2.( Meteors 2 ( Morgans. Custn. Perles 2.( ROSES VIOLETS LILIES fancy Violets Lily of the valley. Tulips., numan Hyacinths, Freesla UarrlBll limes ItaHodlls MlKUonette rattlevas gmllax AsparaKtiB Adlantum iio« .50 .75® 2 00 .50<3i 1 00 i OOw 10.00 BtnrFALO. Feb. 23. Boses, Beauties Brldefl, Bridesmaids. Meteors.. " Perles. Nlphetos " Katserlns Carnations, ordinary " fancies Lily of the valley — '••OOOIO.OO 1 10® ■-' 00 2.U0® 3.10 :i.lXl(3) 4 00 Smilai .' 16.00 Adlantum 1.00(S l.oO Asparafnis 50 On Hardy Ferns .20 Vloleta.... 500 2.00 Komans. Paper Whites ! UU® 3 00 20.00 i.CO® 4.00 JULIUS LANG 53 WEST 30th STRUT NEW YORK CARNATIONS Telephone 913-38. Mention the American Florist. TheNewYork Cut 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. M. A. HART, Commission "'^n''" Cut Flowers, 44 WEST 29th STREET. NEW YORK OITY. THE BEST SIARKET IN NEW YORK. ■Phone 1307 38th St. rord Bros... <^ at Wholesale Florists 111 West 30th Street, lyiEW YORK. Coniignmentt Solicited. Telephone, 260 38th St. rURDy&5LflUVELT Sweet Peas, Roses, Violets, Smilax, Carnations. 57 West 30th St.. NEW YORK. TELEPHO.NE. No. 2t)06 38. Daily market quotations to applicants. MILLANG & CO. Commission Florists 48 Wast 29lh St., NEW YORK. t'lipatjle, experienced. Consignments solicited. Established I89i. Tel. 1615-38. G. E. BRADSHAW, Gut Flowers WHOLESALE COMMISSION 117 WEST 30th STREET. Consignments Solicited. NEW YOffK. SSSSSSa&fefefe&fefefefe&fe American Florist IS PAID FOR CIRCULATED AND READ. Nj gJSg'gggSggggg^iJS^ CAN FILL YOUR ORDERS FOR FINE B EAUTIES RIDESMAIDS RIDES Edw. C. Horan, WHOLESALE FLORIST. i^ CARNATIONS. Write for Price Iiist. 1 'lease mention Ame 34 W. 29tli St., NEW YORK. an Florist when writini:. VIOLETS VALLEY ROMANS NARCISSUS POINSETTIA 890 The American Florist. Feb. 25, The ^EE!) Ts^aEiE. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. Kterett b. Clark. Pres : Jor. a. Boi.giano. lat Vlce-'»re8.: S. F. WiLLARD, Wetberefleld. Conn, Sec'y S F. Leonard, of Chicago, is still con- fined to his home. Visited Chicago: A. L. Rogers, of Rogers Bros., Chaumont, N. Y. New York Visitors: H. C. Agnew and W. A. Dennison, seed growers. New York.— J. M. Hunter, of the Cox Seed Co , will leave for California about March 1. \V. Atlee Burpee, who will visit the Pacific Coast as soon as the sweet peas are in bloom, expects to sail for Japan early in June. The mail trade with seedsmen has improved some this week, brighter weather bringing mail orders about up to last year's figures. The mail plant order trade is still pretty backward. Grand Rapids, Mich. — The L. F. Jones Seed Co. have removed to their new store, corner Bridge and Kent streets, with a full line of field and garden seeds and will be in better shape than ever to take care of their old customers and all new ones that may come their way. Rochester, N. Y.— On February 11 fire originating in the boiler room destroyed a two story frame building 20x50, a greenhouse 20x100 and the boiler house, and their contents, at the seed farm of George Arnold, Jr. The loss is estimated at $2,650 with but $300 insurance. Philadelphia. — Dr. Robert P. Harris died on the 20th inst. from an attack of apoplexy. He was a prominent figure in the medical life of Philadelphia and a prolific writer. In the horticultural world he did yeoman service in intro- ducing new melons and cucumbers. He had correspondents in Italy, Turkey, Persia, Egypt, and in fact all over the world, who sent him seeds of choice varieties of the cucurbitace;c, and these he distributed in America and was the means of giving us some of our finest sorts. Burpee's Emerald Gem, to men- tion one of many, came through Dr. Harris, and it and its progeny are undoubtedly the most luscious and most widely grown of musk melons at the present time. Dr. Harris was promi- nently identified with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and was one of its vice-presidents. His last prominent public appearance at its meetings was in 1S9+, when he gave an illustrated lecture on thecucurbitaceffi,hisgreat hobby. Our solons in the Agricultural Department at Washington have just given out with a great flourish that they are to revolu- tionize our notions of melons by sending us new varieties trom Persia. This is entirely' commendable, only it is thirty- five years behind the times. Dr. Harris preceded them, and smart seedsmen like Mr. Burpee have been busy educating the American people in this line these twenty years, and have given them many vastly improved sorts in that time. Dr. Harris was a hearty, whole-souled, unassuming gentleman, and his ruddy countenance and happy smile will be greatl.v missed at our usual meetings and exhibitions at Horticultural Hall. K. Newark, N. Y.— Thecold wave did $50 damage to the stock of Levi A. Loveland. Toronto. CARNATION SHOW BY THE GARDENERS' and florists' ASSOCIATION BRINGS OUT A VERY LARGE NUMBER OF VARIETIES. The Toronto Gardeners' and Florists' Association having invited the members of the Toronto Horticultural Society and their friends to be present at their last monthly meeting, on the occasion of the display and judging of a number of car- nations, new and old, the result was a very large attendance of both sexes. The quality of the blooms shown was excellent, eliciting the admiration of both amateurs and professionals. Nearly 150 different varieties were shown by the fol- lowing exhibitors: Jno. H. Dunlop, Toronto Floral Company and Geo. Mills, of Toronto; Miller & Sons and George HoUis, of Bracondale; Harry Dale, of Brampton; C. W. Ward, of the Cottage Gardens, New York; and E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind. Geo. Hollis read a veiy excellent prac- tical essay upon carnations and carnation growing. Jno. H. Dunlop, alarge grower, stated in the course of his remarks upon a number of varieties, that with him Flora Hillgrownin night temperature of 50°to 52° and day temperature of 60° to 62°, had shown a tendency to burst and had a somewhat ragged appearance. Empress he found a fine flower but shy bloomer. The old standards had done well with him this season. Mr. Miller, another large grower, could not say much in favor of the new varieties brought out last year; perhaps they do better in their own homes. Flowers at this season are at least a month further advanced in the states than they are here. He strongly recommended each grower to endeavor to grow those varieties which give evidence of being adapted to his climate. The following were appointed judges for the occasion: \Vm. Jay, Toronto; Geo. Hollis, Bracondale; Mr. Lawrence, Mimico; Walter Musson, Toronto; Harry Dale, Brampton; and Mr. Buxcon from John May, Summit, N. J. They reported as follows: From the Cottage Gardens — Gen. Gomez, agood crimson, verygood flower, good stem and calyx. White Cloud, a very fine pure white; good stem. General Maceo, a fine flower and stem but too dark in color. New York, color very fine, also stem, but flowers very sleepy. Mrs. Jas. Dean, a very fine light pink; good stem; a favorite with the committee. G. H. Crane, the best red on exhibition. From John H. Dunlop — Seedling No. 121; red, medium sized flower; good stem. Seedling No. 122; pink; good color; stem middling. No. 138, a very much improved Scott and well worth a trial. From Miller&Sons — Lady Macdonald, an excellent white, with a very fine stem. John H. Dunlop, a very fine pink flower. Lady Minto, a very nice fancy. Lady Van Home, very fine cerise pink; good stiff wirj' stem; should be a good com- mercial variety. From Geo. Hollis — Seedling, red with very fine stem; a little dull in color. From Geo. Mills— Two seedlings; fine white flower but stem deficient. Red, a useful flower; stem rather weak. J. Gammage & Son, London, Ont., were to have sent a box of flowers, but thev' did not arrive. Just as the judging had been finished a box arrived from Indiana without any name, but which was believed to be from E. G. Hill, of Rich- mond. It was found tocontainasplendid bunch of long, heavy-stemmed red flow- ers supposed to be America, which was unanimously voted by the judges the finest red to date. S. P. ESTABLISHED 1802 THORBUIiN'S SEEDS Fresh Seeds Just Arrived. COCOSWEDDELIANASl^'oES LATANIABORBONICA^p'e^r J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Street) 36 CORTUNDT STREET. NEW YORK FRANCIS BRILL Hempstead, Long Island, N. Y. GROWER AND DEALER Choice Long Island Cabbage Seed Of all leading Varieties and Finest Strains. finest American Grown Cauliflower Seed and MARKET GARDENERS SUPPLIES. CYCLAMEN GROWERS do not forget that L. P. DeLANGHE-VERVAENE, Nutseryuicn 150 Rue de Constantinople, BRUSSELS. BELGIUM. "-^"^^'^■^ Cyclamen Papilio. The mostbeaulil'ul strain in tin- world. 1'rice: 100 seeds, $3; 500 seeds, 112; 1000 seeds. $20. To be delivered as soon as harvested, from begiDningof July. SDcri Ai TicG- Cyclamen, Orchids. Cocos ^^^"**-''^^' U/ariHolinnn Rrrkrrtolino. Weddeliana, Bromelias. Kolkci- s.best, $5 the ounce, Js oz. for 90 cts. , trade packet 25 cts. Rolker's best, $3.50 tlie H oz. 1-18 oz. for $1.2.5, trade pkt. 25 cts. Write for and ex trade list of seeds, etc. PANSY PRIMULA ainiiin our trade list 0 August Rolker & Sons. 52 pey st.. New York. THE Regan Printing House NURSERY SEED FLORISTS CATALOGUES 87-9 ( Plymouth Place, TEI.EGRAFH CODE AM. SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION 4ia.oo, In either stiff or Uexlbte cover. AJ>DREflS ORDBHS TO AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. CUIUAUO. j8gg. The American Florist. 891 jj^j4j^^iiiiiiitiiiiii,-4iij'Mit{^iJi/mtiiiimimmii'i^ VAUGHAN'S BOOK^mFLORISTS is now ready and will be sent to all florists who ask for it. It contains all the best NEW FLOWER SEEDS and PLANT NOVELTIES or the season. PRIMULA FORBESI THE "BABY PRIMROSE. " Blooms in three months from seed. Pkt. {.lOO seeds) 23c. PRIMULA VULGARIS A good seller. Pkt. ISc. Vaughan's Seed Store, 84-86 Randolph St. CHICAGO. ROSE HILL NURSERIES. SPECIAL OFFER OF SEEDS. Cba m:iro].s vxcelsa 75 cts per lb . Coeos Weddelianii $7.50 per 1000 Latania Bnrbonica 2.(X) " Kenli I Helmoreiina 5 00 Kenti I Forstenana 5 00 1 2.5 Phoen icophoriuni Sechell irum 5.00 Wash ngtonia fllifera 1.75 pe lb. Wash n^tonia robusta 3.50 pi- rib. Musii •:ns.-ti> 4.75 p,- r KKHI SIEBRECHT&SON. NewRocheile, N.Y. Palm Seeds! PHOENIX RUPICOLA. We ha\e just received a line pnreel of new erop seeds nf ili'i-,exi iinj,'l.\ lieaiitifiil palm. 'They are the purest t\ [I.', ;.';illien>'i l.\ imr e-illeetor at the purest siiuree in .\si:i. Per looo seeds, 15s. LATANIA BORBONICA. Best Type per 1000 seeds, 5s. ASPARAGUS SPRENQERIl. DlIK Per 1000 seeds, I5s. IX MAWCH: Areca Boverl, Calamus itts attd t'.Muellerl. Coryptia Auotralls. Kentla HOMER PRICE & CO., l4Castle$t, Long Acre, - - LONDON, W. C. Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarias, .•"tock enormouB, quality the flneet. SANDER, Bruges, Belgium. agent: a. DIMMOCK, 60 Vesey Street, - NEW YORK. CARNATION CUTTINGS. Daybreak and Silver Spray, healthy and well rooted, |1 per 100; $S per lOOO. VIOLETS, Marie Louise. Koc.teil KuntuTs, *J.0O per llKlll. J. W. DAVIS, Morrison, III. PALMS. Areca luteeceDs. . Latania Borbonlca.. Phoenix CanarlenelB . Phoenix Reclinata.. a X3 £ Si q 8 48 •4 36 •3 H 48 S-9 5 »l 5-7 m m 4-6 4(1 3 (> 30 t5-6 1 m ■it t4-5 .". 2(1 t4-6 4^ 20 t3-4 4 11) tl-2 :t 10 Wi i ai-an 6-8 ti 7 30-36 6-8 4il-<8 "m' li 3IKI0 6-6 8 48 c.-s 75.00 5O.I!0 35,00 25 00 15 00 10 10 100 00 36.011 50 00 60 00 76 00 1011 00 • Plants In a pot. t Characteristic leaves. SBL AGINB LLA BMBLIANA. 3-ln. pots. $5.00 per ItlO. J. :b. he;iss. The Exotic Nurseries, DAYTON, OHIO. ALBERT FUCHS, (Established 1S81 ) PALMS, FERNS, FICUS Latania RorbODlca. ready for 3 Inch; stronK, $(j 00 per 100. Floe, atrone stock of Kerns for dishes, ^l.OO per IliO. $25. CO per 1009. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 3lnch. $8.00 p"r lOu. Flcus elaetlca. 5-lDch. $5 00 per doz ; *>-loch. tO 50; S to 5 feel hlarh. «) 50 to $3 UO each. Sword Feroa, 4!^ Inch, ready fi.,r 5-lnch, $10 00 per 100. Twenty-one modern Greenhouses. Medal awarded on Palms at World's Fair. 1893. GET THE GENESEE "^'.TZr Commercial White Carnation. lias, with ine. ilurliit4 DfClan and bo far In Feb.. ou^ylelded S. Spray by nearly '.i seems to be a con- tinuous bloomer, pure white, 2^-lach: no culls; does equally well on light or heavy soil. Have not lost a plant oui of U'lOll planted, nor seen a single cafe of stem rot. A strong grower. A few thousand to spare at the low price of j:i.5() per 100; ^iO per 1000 Marie Louise Violets, rooted runners 50c per 100. Freuch CaniiHH, mxd. mostly yellow, dormant. *.'t perlOO. Nowready. W. C. Stroh, Attica, N. Y. There are buyers for all kinds of stock advertised in the American Florist LATANIA BORBONICA. ainch pots JO.lUlperdoz. ; *4 00 per 100 4 ■• 2 60 '■ 20 00 6 " e-Ttraflne 4.75 " 35 00 " 6 •■ a.UO " 70,00 8 •• from 11.50 to $2.26 per plant; J16 00 to S24 00 per doz Fine specltnen plants from $3.00 to $6.00 apiece. ARECA LUTESCENS. 4-lnch pots $25.(0perl0O 6 '■ 4 plants In pot... tiO cts. apiece, 60. CO 6 •■ 3 •■ •■ ..*1.U0 Fine large plants fromloOOup Kentla Belmoreana and Forgteriana — 4-lnch pots $:J5 OOperlOO 6 •■ SoOOOto 76,00 0 •■ 1 OOto 1.25 apiece Lareeplants from :i. OOto 10.00 Fho*nL\ Kt^cllnata.— 4-ln. pot^. good plants 20c each; $18.00 per 100 !i-ln. pots, good plants 35c each; $:iOOOptrlOO 1-ln. pots, good plants .. .60c each : $35 00 per 100 Ficus KlMStlca, tine, well grown plants. 6-ln. pots and larger, frotu 36 cts. up Paiulaiiu' Utilis, 4-ln. pots, $26,00, and 6-ln. pots, $40 00 per 100; Hrenlants. Azalea ludica, 10-12 heads.. 60c each, $40.00 per 100 12-14 ■■ lac ■• 66 00 '* ** larger plants froml.ooup. Dbl white Primula, strong 2!*-ln. plants 7 00 per lOO FERNS, have about 20.C00 of fine assortment, from 2-ln, pots. In fine condition. $:i 00 a 100. *2T 50 a 1000. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny, Pa. L. D. TELKPUONK 872. ALM c5(e^/^ TRESn ON HAND 100 1000 3000 Cocos Weddeliana $1.00 $8.00 $22.50 Kentia Belmoreana 1.00 6.B0 17.50 Latania Borbonica 50 2.50 6.50 Pandanus Utilis 1.50 12.50 36.00 Araucaria Excelsa 1.00 7.50 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 1.25 10.00 Draccena Indivisa.. , per oz , 50e. J. L. SCHILLER. ...404 East 34th Street, NEW YORK CITY. GERANIUMS. Fine rooted cuttings, ml.ved, from soil $12 per 1000 2>i-lnch. mixed 20 per 1000 • •■ S. A. Nutt, La Favorite, etc.... 25 per 1000 Mme. Sallerol, 2M-lnch 20 per 1000 COLEUS, fine, from soil 1 per 100 Cash please. CARL IIAGENBIJRGER, W. Mentor, 0. 892 The American Florist. Feb. 25y The (Nursery T^^e. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Nelson Bogue, the well known nur- seryman of Batavia, N. Y., has gone to Porto Rico to look at the opportunities for profitable investment there. Crete, Neb.— The grafting house, sheds and contents at the nursery of E. F. Ste- phens were burned February 13, causing a loss of $1000. Wichita Nursery Association. This prosperous Kansas concern has passed another milestone with reports ot increasing business and even brighter prospects. The new officers elected are as follows: President, L. S. Naftzger; vice-president, Whitney Tucker; secretary and treasurer, W. F. Schell; assistant manager, Frank J. Bartlett; directors, W. E. Stanlev, Finlav Ross, A. N. Wallace, L. M. Scheli, L. S' Naftzger, Whitney Tucker and W. F. Schell. Mr. Bartlett, the new manager, comes from Nickerson, Kansas. He is greatly impressed with the future of Wichita. Los Angeles, A COLD WAVE STRIKES THE CALIFORNIA CITY. — FROST NIPS THE BUDS IN THE CARNATION FIELDS. — PROSPECTS FOR A CONTINUED SHORTAGE. — GOOD TRADE. — FLOWERS AT THE HORSE SHOW. — CON- DITIONS AT REDONDO. — JOTTINGS PER- SONAL AND OTHERWISE OF INTEREST IN THE TRADE. Until within the past week we have had unusually warm weather. All flowers were abundant and there were so many violets and carnations that the prices were weakening. High north winds laden with frost have changed all this in the past few days, and the cold has been almost as severe as that of a year ago. On broad acres of carnations which were producing thousands of blooms daily the buds are irozen, and it will be many weeks before the supply will equal the demand. The output of violets has greatly diminished, but a few \N arm days will suffice to enable the growers to cut a fair quantity. Helio- tropes, salvias and such plants have been in full bloom all winter and have been severely cut, but are not killed. The growers say if a cold wave must come it could not have arrived at a more suitable time. They all had a good holiday trade and January business was very good. Then the frost fortunately held off until all the flowers were delivered for the horse show. Speaking of the horse show, the Ingle- side Floral Company had the contract for the decoration of the boxes in the mammoth tent and furnished all the flowers required by the management. It was quite a large contract, but Capt, Gray was fully equal to the occasion and his excellent work elicited the warmest praise. "Where in the world did all the flowers come from?" was frequently heard from the lips of strangers and others not familiar with our facilitits where Jack Frost does not interfere with the arrangements. All the growers and dealers were benefited financially bj' the show. The cold weather has not seriously affected the Redondo Floral Company, as there has been no frost at their carna- tion gardens, which are located close to the ■ocean at Redondo beach. Of course the out- put is greatlyreduced, but warm weather will soon give them an abundance again. To advertise their hotel, lands, gardens and store this company frequently sends an agent out to meet the overland trains and present each tourist with a bunch of carnations with the compliments of the company. A. C. Jones, Matthew Teed, C. E. White and I. N. Clark have been appointed commissioners of parks. At their first meeting Andrew T. Garey and J. F. Mendenhall were re-elected superintend- ent and secretary respectively. George Compere, the expert on bugs, who was sent by the supervisors of Los Angeles County to Hawaii to secure pre- daceous insects, has forwarded a number of colonies direct to interested growers. To this the supervisors objected, as they are paying all the expenses, so they have ordered that hereafter all insects shall be sent to and distributed by the horti- cultural commissioners of the county. The experiment is being closely watched. Henrj' Feder, one of the successful car- nation growers at Redondo, has some valuable interests in the Klondike region and will shortly leave for a visit to that district. John Morley, formerly manager for the Redondo Floral Company, who left for the Klondike last August, has two greenhouses in operation in that country. At present vegetables are being grown, but flowers will soon be added. Elmo R. Meserve is preparing to plant out a large number of carnations at South Santa Monica. He reports busi- ness good in the nursery and ornamental line. Another good rain would cause a boom. Morris Golderson, the florist at Fourth and Spring streets, sold -t,600 bunches of violets during the month of January. Thos. Patch, formerly with Pitcher & Manda and now in charge of the Ingle- side Nurseries, was recently married to a lady who came all the way from Boston to make him happy. Herbert George has severed his connec- tion with the Redondo Floral Company. Mrs. J. A. Sherman, who until recently conducted a flower store here, has gone to Iowa for a visit. D. R. W. 1840 I89» Brunner, Texas— W. W. Westgate lost his entire stock of bedding and decora- tive plants and early vegetables in the big freeze of mid-February. Texans are not prepared for 10° below zero. A MSTERD a.m , N. Y. — Last summer Frank Hotaling, while driving, was run into by a fire truck. He was thrown from his wagon and sustained injuries from which he will never recover. He now asks $20,000 damages of the city. 5O,O0O ROOTED CARNATIONS. Cu'tlnKs of the foiiowioK varieties now ready, do Helen Keller, Minnie Coolc- Bldorado. Lizzie McQowan, Alaslia. while. Storm King, white. Si. 50 per 100. $16 00 per 1000. Add stamps for mail orders. Orders must be accom- panied with cash D. A. CASEY, 31 Ashley St., Bridgeport. Conn. Fire!! Fire!! FLORISTS' MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. ^"Write now. Delays are Dangerous. W. J. VESEY, Sec'y, - Ft. Wayne, Ind. OLD COLONY NURSERIES Hardy Shrubs, Trees, Vines, Evergreens and Perennials. a large and tine stock of well rooted plants KnyWQ in a sandy loam. Good plants, best sizes for plantlnK. very cheap. Trade catalogue free on application, T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. PiCONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS. ETC., ETC. The Reading Nnrsery, READING, MASS. reSTABT.IRHKT) 1854, ViburnufflTofflentosum A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSsPEcWTr Price list and descriptive catalojjue on api'Ilcatlon. REA BROTHERS. Norwood, Mass. Berberis Thunbergii. Fme two year old. bushy plants, trans- planted, 18 to 24 inches, $10.00 per 100. A large assortment of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Evergreens. Desi-riptive catalogue and wholesale price list for all in the trade. SAMUEL C. MOON. Morrisville. Bucks Co.. Pa. Successful Fruit Growing The Supenntendent of the Lenox Spra.rer Com- piiny, ol Pittstiekl. Massachusetts, has delivered an address before the Leno-\ Horticultural Society at Lenox, Mass. The address is almost a college education to fruit growers, fruit dealers, and in fact to anybody eating fruit or even having but a few fruit "trees", or in auy way concerned. Had thi.s address lifcii |il,i.-i.d on the market in book lorjii it wiinlil riii illimeiitary to anyone enclosing ion cents, for iiostage, to the Lenox Sprayer Company, 6 West St,, Pittsfleld, Mass. ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ ♦ ELECTROS... «g. For Catalogue Purposes. W have a larg.- trictlv high-c hich wo can suppl\ .inircmeiils ;ilul ^^ - Ulll -lll.mit pl-oof,- c.r thr illuslr:ili..lis III Mni-k. Price for cash oaly 15 cents per square inch. THE AMERICAN ElOHIST CO., 324Dtarborn St.. CHICAGO. I ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ THE WABASH R. R. COMPANY The Short and Quick Line between the East and West connecting Buffalo, Detroit and Toledo with Chicago, St. Louis, Kan- sas City and Omaha. The Wabash is the Only Line running Bleeping cars and chair cars (free) betw>:en Buffalo and St. Louis and Kansas City. Through sleeping cars between New York and Boston and St. Louis and Chi- cago run everyday. For further information apply to the nearest Railroad Ticket Agent, or to H. B. McCLELLAN, G. E. A.. 387 Broadway, Nei« York City, J. D. McBEATH. N. E. P. A.. 6 Stale Street, Boston, Man. C. S. CRANE. Gen. Pass. & Tkt. Agt.. St. Louis, Mo. F.&F. NURSERIES Wholesale Growers, TREES & PLANTS in Full Assortment. TRADE CATALOGUE FREE SPRINGFIELD. NEW JERSEY. i8gg. The American Florist. 893 Pseonia ^ Tenuifolia ilrl Per doz., $2.50; $15.00 per 100. Per 100 TUBEROUS BEGONIAS, single f2.50 •' double 5 00 GLOXINIAS, choice varieties 4 00 LEMOINE'S GLADIOLUS 1.25 fcLADIOLUS MAY, light 2.00 This is tlie best variety for forcing purposes. CALADIUM ESCULENTUM 6.U0 ele.Me.], olthe LILIUM MELPOMENE, dark r.d 800 BOBBINK & ATKINS, I shall again have Iteil and Pink Paeonies with n (.1 III 1. 11. Is aii.l llowei-s in 7 to 10-iii. pots. This is ilir 111 ^t money maker. .\]so 75 Rhododendrons "it!i from 12 to 30 buds. Spiraea Astilboides in 6 and 7-inch pots. snoiJ Harrisii Lilies from 6 and 7-in. pots, a.MHi Longiflorum Lilies from 6 and 7-in. p.its all chnice plants. FOR DELIVERY NOW I offer Dutch Hya- cinths, 1st size, for either single pots or jar' I in ieres: "White, La Granderson. Mile. Vaud'T ♦Hoop, Theba. Jit, Blanc; Blue, Grand Lila-. Czar Peter. Blondin and King of Blues: Pink and Red, Chas. Dickens, Gigantea, \'on Schil- ler, Roi des Beiges— 1st size, in var,, $IO.(X) per 100: 2a size, in var,. .$7.00 per 100. TULIPS, » ith own roots, Pottebakker, Rose Gres- deliii, 1 ■.ml, .iir Cardinal, $4.00 per 100. DOUBLE TULIPS. Morrillo, finest rose out. J6.0O 1"T liiii. Crocus in white and blue, bulbs have 1 to 4 llowers. Fine Lorraine Tulips at $:!.iJ(i Center, 111. -Gro\vn at enho Ml..- Cash with order from unknown pirtles send Inquiries or orders to my mti i n office. H.SCHILLER, ■ 897 West Madison St.. Chicago. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings of New and Standard sorts. Send for price list. WM. SWAYNE, - Kennett Square, Pa. BOX 226. it is time you were thinking about CARNATION STOCK for next season. It pays to buy only the best. Will have them in lary:e quantities, of all the leading commercial varieties. Ready Jan. 1st and later. Write me for prices. Address CHAS. CHADWICK. Lock Box 11, Grand KapidH. Mich. It A^Vill P»^>- "!t"ovi To correspond with me reeardlDK rarnatlon Cut- tings. 1 can supply all the standards and noveltlfs at the lowest mar&ei price. Also Asparagus Plumuaua Nanus. stroDK 21ncti stock ready for a shift. JJ.UO per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Address 5. S* SKIDELSKY, ^ ^^"'^ N. 7th St . PHILADELPHIA. Carnation Cuttings. not rudted- Blron^; and Clean „ Albertlnl, very flue Block, rooted, strorg and Clean 1 cO not rooted strong and cean 1 Oj Daybreak. Ivory aad Mciiowan, rooted. CAtraatronK 100 not rooted, extra strong tU CASH liHIlElt LE MARS GREENHOUSES. Le Mars, la. EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS. I-Lst free on application. FRED. ROEMER. Seed Grower, .. yueulinburs, Germany. Always mention the American Flor- ist when you order stock..** Lily of the Valley... rOR EASTER ^ "ELOWERINO \Vt> otTev a limited qnantity of HrGH GRADE PIPS which havp been in cold storage for over t\\( iiiontlis and are now in line e-fnili lion lor EASTER FORCING Cases Containing 2,500 Best Ham- (Ttf- aa burg Pips Chv^^(V^^(V^^(W^yvyvtf^^^^^^yv^tf«wyVi>^tf^^M^^^^^iVyv^ NEW CARNATION Gov. Griofls SEEDLING OF VAN LEEUWEN ON DAYBREAK. Strong, healthy grower, free from disease of I all kinds, continuous free bloomer with flowers I verv erect on a stiff stem, 18 to 20 inch ; flowers I similar in color to DAYliREAK, but much ! brighter, edge beautifully fimbriated, good \ shape and with full center, and does not burst; commands the highest prices in New York for i novelties. Having been grown by us for the I past lour years we can with confidence recom- ' mend it to the florists of America as one of the I best, if not the best, light pink carnation ever I sent out. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Price. $75.C»0 per 1000: 500 at 1000 rates; $10.00 ! per 100; $2.00 per dozen. All orders filled strictly in rotation. Casl; with order from unknown correspond- | ents. A personal insi)ection invited. JOSEPH TOWELL, Haledon Ave. Nursery, Paterson, N. J. ^fmmmmmmfmmimmmfmmmmmmmh HERR'S CARNATIONS. YOU RUNjt NO RISK.^ A LL Carnation Cuttings are sent out '^ with the privilege of returning them at my exnense if they are not found satis- factory on receipt, and your money returned you in full. I have from one to five thousand stock plants of each of the leading varieties, and offer cuttings at very reasonable prices. UNCLE WALTER. This is another one of Tidal Wave's many sports and I presume it is the same and just as good as any of its other ones. I can vouch for its goodness and that it is a scarlet sport from Tidal Wave. Rooted cuttings can be had at $5.00 per 100 or $40.00 per JOOO either from John Murchie, Sharon, Pa.; or ^rp.'^ce'V^2tr7ers ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Nine Good Novelties! Twenty=Five Standard Sorts! 75,000 CARNATIONS 75,000 Flat grown, well rooted, strong stock. CASH WITH ORDER. Per 100 Per 1000 GOLIATH (new), rose pink .... $8.00 $70.00 SNOW QUEEN (new), white . 5.00 40.C0 UNCLE SAM (new), variegated. . 5.00 40.00 PLUTO (new), dark cerise .... 3.00 ao.no MRS. S. A. NORTHWAY 2.50 I8.(K1 GENESEE 1.50 13.00 VICTOR 3.00 2500 MrlilTRNEY 2.50 20.00 .niULEE . . 2.60 20.00 ARMAZINDY 2.00 1.5.00 TRIUMPH. 2.00 15.00 .MAYOR PINGREE 2.50 20.00 DAYBREAK 1.50 12.00 FLORA HILL 2.00 15.110 TUIAL WANIO l..^ll 12.00 Rosi; (jrEi':N, sciiTT i..mi 12.110 HENRY A. HIEHIEYER, Erie, Pa. Send for Price List. Wehiive ii fine stock of 9 vnrii-tics of 'Wi, 24 of 'ilK and ALL the best .'f tin' ..Idcr sorts of ...CARNATIONS... Kn.itiHl Cuttings ready now. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. It your Business Methods are right you can make a profit on an advertisement here. CARNATIONS. Free from diseases and well rooted. Per 1(10 Per 1000 Pink - WM SroTT $1 25 tlO.OU IJAYBRKAK. 1 oO 12.10 VICTOR 2 DO 15 00 ALBKKTINI 2.00 16 00 TIDAL WAVB 125 10 00 WhIte-ALASKA 125 1000 QBNBSI<:K 2.00 15.00 FLORA HILL 2 00 15,00 BVKLINA H OU 25 00 METEOR 2 00 15.00 Mayor I'Ineree (yellow) 2.00 15 00 Jul>Uee(red) 2 OU 15.00 Also Kood otock of rEKl«K QUEI<:N (newl which Is a tine one. A Toledo grower on seelnK U said book me tor 1000 at once PTERIS TREMULA. Only 1200 left. J^i.OO per 100. SatlstHctlon Kuaranteed or money retunded. Cash please. G. A. RACKHAM."'^»A\gi;Jii^'''' Detroit, Mich. Tiie MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Read wh^it sonic of our best t.'ro«crs snj con- cerning It: Buffalo, N. Y., Jan. 13, 1899. TnERON' Parker. Esq ;— Dear sir:— Your -Moael" Carnation Support lathe bestthliiKl have yet tried Infacl.lt Is about Ideal 1 used It this winter on SCOTT, n.oRA Ull.L. MKS. BRAUT and GENESKE. The principle Is perfect, but experience may teach us ihat In some varieties, tor Instancrt Daybreak, the lower rlns uiiKht with advan- tage be2 In lower. If I could afford the first cost at once I would not Ihink ot ualntf anythliitf but the Model," Very Kesp'y, \V.«. Scott. Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write tor prices THE nODEL PLANT STAKE CO., 22 Horton Street, - - Brooklyn, N. Y. i8gg. The American Florist. 895 Philadelphia vs. Boston THE LAWSON is a great pink. We all admit it, but "there are others." The MELBA for one carried off the Silver Cup at the Horticultural Society's Show in Philadelphia against THE LAWSON and all others. Paste that "mem" in your hat. It will be useful in making up your order for the season's novelties. Read the following offer carefully; you will find some gems among the novelties and some prices that are tempting. All stock guaranteed WELL ROOTED, clean and first class in all respects. JVIELBA. This a grand combination of good quali- ties; free bloomer, early and continuous; in point ot color the finest pink Carnation yet pro- duced; large and perfect form; very fragrant; long, stiff stem; was very profitable in the New York and Philadelphia markets last winter. Winner of the Silver Cup and Certificate November, 1897. Certifi- cate Morristown and Portchester shows; Certificate and Silver Medal Chicago, 1898. All are invited to see it growing to be convinced of its value. Ready for distribution now. QEN'L GOMEZ (Ward). Bnlliant cardinal maroon, 2% to 2%-in. bloom on long, stiff stem. Habit similar to Scott and as free as Portia. A vivid, brilliant shade of color. Price for the preceding 2 varieties, $2 00 per doz.; $tO 00 per 100. AiVlERICA. The largest and most perfect shaped scarlet Carnation produced thus far, producing immense quantities of its soft scarlet flowers. Of extra robust growth, free in the produc- tion of bloom, k good commercial variety. Prelim- inary Certificate A. C. S. at Chicago. THFSE 1898 NOVFLTIFS* ^'^''^ Cloud. Cold Nugget. IVIrs. James Dean. Mrs. Frances Joost. John Young. Evelina and Painted Lady. @- $5 per '- lOO, iHO pfT liioii. Mrs. Geo M. Bradt, r> P't 1i)ii, $4ii prr IintO. BON TON, EMPRESS and PSYCHE. '"' $3.50 per 100, $30 p.r liiDi). FLORA HILL. VICTOR, JUBILEE, MAYOR PINGREE. LILY DEAN, ARMAZINDY and TRIUMPH. "• $3 per 100, %lh per lOOd. G. H. CRANE (Dorner). A long-stemmed, bright scarlet, free, profuse and constant bloomer. It comes into bloom early and yields both quality and quantity. Stem long and stiff from beginning to end of season. Tested three years and proved all right as a commercial variety. Certificate .\. C. S. MAUD ADAMS (Nlquet). Deep, clear, cerise of a very pleasing shade under any light. Most attractive color of its class. A large, bold, handsome flower with extra long stem, 18 to 2-t inches high, with good calyx, and exceed- ingly free flowering. GEN'L MACEO (Ward). Deep, brilliant scarlet, heavily overlaid with maroon. One of the darkest and richest shades in carnations. Large bloom on long, stiff, wiry stems. Habit similar to McGowan, but much improved. The most profitable dark Carnation grown. Price for the preceding 4 varieties, $10.00 per 100: $75.00 per 1000. ROBERT CRAIG & SON, Market and... 49th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings. G. H. CRANE-The leader, large brilliant searl.-t. Early and continuous bloomer. GEN MACEO (Ward)— Maroon scarlet. The best of its class. Early and free. GEN GOMEZ (Ward)— Cardinal maroon. Free bUuimer. GLACIER (Ward)— Pure white, dwarf habit. AMERICA (Hill)— Large soft scarlet. MELBA (May and Craig) — Light pink. WHITE CLOUD— All who have tried this variety tleelare it to be the best white carnation ever intrnduced. GOLD NUGGET, yellow. NEW YORK, cerise piuk. MRS. JAS. DEAN. MARY WOOD, white light pink. MRS. GEO. M. BRADT. .\lso the best of all the otlier ISflSand standard varieties. WE HAVE A FINE STOCK OF EARLY CITTINOS READY NOW. ^^"Send for our complete descriptive Price List. Dwarf Yellow Lantana. Grows only eight inches high and always covered with bloom. Fine lor bedding F. Dorner & Sons Co. LA FAYETTE. IND. CARNATIONS Healthy Rooted Cuttings N.iw Ready. Flora Hill, Alba Superba. Mayor Pingree, Jubilee. Hector, Victor, Daybreak, Triumph Wm, Scott, Armazindy. Minnie Cook. Write for prices. PENNROCK CO., Box 252, Wilmington, Del. CARNATION SEEDS ^ Carnation Seedling Plants From Hand Fertilized, W^n'.er Blooming Variities. 100 SEEDS - 25 CENTS 100 PLANTS FOR - $4.00 25 plants at 100 rate. Sent free by Mail. Cash with order. AMERICAN ROSE CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. M. Rooted Cuttings. Al. " Per 100 SCOTT and PORTIA $1.00 PLOR.'i. HILL, ARMAZINDY. DAYBRE.VK 3.00 The finest and healthiest stock in country. EMPRESS, PRANCES JOOST, ARGYLE, MRS. NORTHVVAY 3.00 EVELINA. MRS. JAMES DEAN, WHITE CLODD 4.00 Not less that 25 of each at 100 price. Cash with order. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro. Pa. Always mention the American Florist when writing advertisers. CARNATIONS! ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 100O MRS. OEO. M. BRADT.. .$5. 00 $40.00 JOHN YOUNG 5.00 40.00 ARGYLE 5.00 40.00 MRS. JAS. DEAN 5.00 40.00 EMPRESS 5.00 40.00 EVELINA 5.00 40.00 NEW YORK 5.00 40.00 WELLESLEY 5.00 40.00 CERISE QUEEN 5.00 40.00 RONTON 5.00 40.00 WHITE CLOUD 5.00 40.00 PAINTED LADY 5.00 40.00 MRS. FRANCES JOOST. 5.00 40.00 GOLD NUGGET 6 00 50.00 FIRE FLY 5.00 40.00 FLORA HILL 2.00 15.00 ARMAZINDY 2.00 18.00 TRIUMPH 2.50 20.00 MRS. McBURNEY 2.00 18.00 In addition to the above varieties we can furnish all the leading novelties for 1899 at introducers' prices; also many other standard varieties fully described in our New Trade List for 1899, which will be ready February 10th. H. WEBER & SONS, OAKLAND, MO, Rooted Cutting's of Nov- elties and Standard Va- rieties. Send for price list. Violets. QIANT DOUBLE ALYSSUM. W. R. SH ELM IRE, Look Box 10, Avondale, Pa. Telephone connection. CARNATIONS. 89G The American Florist. Feb. 25y Pittsburg. BUSINESS IS AGAIN BRISK AND STOCK EX- CELLENT.—JOTTINGSOF INTERESTINTHE TRADE. Business, since the weather has resumed somewhat normal conditions, has recov- ered to some extent anrl is now pretty good. Stock is all right again as to quantity, and the quality is excellent. The Pittsburg contingent did not get away to the carnation meeting last week, owing to the blizzard. Martin Reukauf, with H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, was a visitor last week. Wm. F. Kasting, of Buffalo, stopped off for a two days' visit this week. He gives a very flattering account of the exhibit in Philadelphia, and feels very much gratified at the support given his wholesale establishment here. Regia. The next regular meeting of the Dutch- ess County Horticultural Society will be held Wednesday, March 1, at 1:30 p. m., when I. L. Powell will read a paper enti- tled "The Importance of Selection in Plant Propagation." Delhi, 0. — R. A. Murphy burned nearly 100 tons of coal in the cold snap, only to lose several hundred dollars worth of stock February 11 and 12. CARNATIONS! ^^ell rooted cuttings, free from rust, guar- anteed in every respect, ^g^ 100 per 1000 VICTOR $3.00 $20.00 MAYOR PINGREE 2.00 15.00 DAYBREAK 1.50 12.50 FLORA HILL 1.50 12.50 WM. SCOTT 1.00 7.50 TIDAL W.WE 1.00 7.50 LIZZIE McGOWAN 1.00 7.50 A. G. PRINCE & CO., 88-90 Wabash Ave., - - CHICAGO, ILL. CARNATIONS. Rooted cuttings of the following varieties are now ready. Per 100 Per 1000 G. H. Crauo, s.;arlet $10.00 $75.IKI Melba. pink 10.00 75.00 Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt, variegated .... .'S.OO 40.00 Gold Nugget, yellow 5.00 40.00 Mrs. Jas. Dean, light pink .'i.OO 4O00 Argvle, dark pink 5.00 40.00 New York, dark pink 5.00 40.00 Jno. Young, white 5.00 40.00 Mrs. Frances Joost, pink 5.00 35.00 Evelina, white, 4.00 3000 Bon Ton, scarlet 4.00 3U.00 l^inpress. crimson 4.U0 SO.Oi) Victor, piuk 3.00 SO.ofl Jubilee, scarlet 2,00 l.'i.OO Annazindy, variegated 2.00 15.00 Flora Hill, white 2.00 1500 Daybreak, light pink 2.00 15.00 8end for catalnsue. CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Grpr II houses and address .lULIKT, ILL. Maud Adams. DEEP cerise red of a very pleasing shade under any light, a large, bold, handsome flower with extra strong stem, 18 to 24 inches high, with good caly,\ and exceedingly free flowering. The flow- ers sold in New York last season and the present one at US, 00 per 100. It was one of the sen.sations in cut flowers the whole season. Certificated N. Y. F. C. '98. PRICE: $2 per doz., $10 per 100, $75 per lOOO, 6at di)Z. rate, 50 at 100 rale, 250 at 1000 rate. FOR SALE BY FRANK NIQUcT, }'J!^ Patchogue, Long Island. N. Y. ...OR BV... JOHN N. MAY, E. G. HILL & CO., Summit, N.J. Richmond, Ind. Bassett & Washburn's ROOTP^D CL TTLXGS of Roses and carnations, guaranteed as good as can be grown and free of all disease. We shall have a nice lot ot plants in2i o-in. pots ready Mar. 15. Per 00 Per 1000 f-»/^ £7» f~« C^ METEOR .$1.50 $12.50 t\{J^tZ^, URIUESM.MD 1,50 12 50 HRIDE 1.50 CARNATIONS. PINK. lOO 1000 TRIUMPH $1..50 $12. .50 WM, SCOTT l.PO 7.50 PAINTED LADY 4 00 35.00 DAYBREAK 1.50 12 50 ARGYLE 4.00 35 00 MRS. FRANCES JOOST 5.00 50 00 McBORNEY 1.50 12.50 RED. DAZZLE $4.00 $35.00 MAROON. EMPRESS , $4.00 $36.00 Greenhouses and Residence. HINSDALE, III. Long Distance Flione No. 10 BASSETT & WASHBURN WHITE. 100 looo FLORA HILL $1 .60 $12 50 MARY WdOU 5.00 40.00 The 'argest and best white Carnation that t. grown. Has a siniiig. stiff etem. ai d a conBtant bloomer. S II in the rairkPt t-^dny lor nearly double any other white Carnation we handle. EVELINA $4,00 $35.00 VARIEGATED-WhIte and Red. PSYCHE $4,00 $35.00 ARMAllilNDY 2,00 17.50 YELLOW. MAYOR PINGREE $2.00 $17.50 COLD NUGGET 6 00 50,00 STORE, 88 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO. III. Long Distance I'lione Main 223, ...ROOTED CUTTINGS... ROSES » GflRNflTIONS We offer well rooted cuttings of Roses and Carnations. Our stock is clean and will be THOROUGHLY ROOTED when sent out. Special care given to packing and shipping of orders. J. A. BUDLONG, Wholsale riorist, ...CITY STORE... PUIPARn 37 & 39 RANDOLPH ST , UniUHUU ROSES. Per 100 AM. BE.A.UTIES $2.50 METEORS 1,50 BRIDES 1,50 BRIDES.M.UDS 1.50 PERLES 1.50 CARNATIONS. Per too ARGYLE $2,50 ARM.\ZIN'DY 2.00 SCOTT 1.00 McGOW,\N 1.00 TIDAL WAVE 1.00 Per 1000 $22.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 Per 1000 $20.00 15.00 7.50 7.50 7.50 Rooted Cuttings Roses and Carnations!! We offer well-rooted cuttings of the following Roses and Carnations, all in fine condition. Place orders early. Per UIO Meteor SI. SO SI2 so Bridosmald I. SO 12. SO Bride I. SO ROSES. Perle Per 100 Per 1000 SI. 50 SI2.SO in 2.00 17.50 12.50 I STRONG PLANTS OUT OF 2 »-2 //VCH POTS: Per 100 Per 1000 I Per lOO Per lOOU Bridesmaid S3. 00 S25.00 1 Meteor S3.00 S2S.00 ~ 25. OO I Kaiserin 3. SO 3O.0O 2S.OO CARNATIONS. Nancy Hanks- 7,SO I Mayor Pingree.. 1.50 r.solAlat^ka I. SO 7.50 I Nivea 1.50 7.50 Daybreak I. SO 12.501 Triumph 2.50 12.50 I Argyle 4.00 12.50 Painted Lady.. 3.00 .50 l2.50lAr REINBERG BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. New Variegated Fancy CARNATION SANDUSKY. One that can be grown at a profit for two dollars per hundred blooms, TRY IT. $10,00 per hundred; $7.'.,0(i per thousand. WT. E^. HA^r^Xv, Ol^rde, Otilo. i8gg. The American Florist. 897 Sievers' Carnations! The principal varieties sent to the CHICAGO SHOW forming a grand set of twelve.... Commercial Varieties.^ .^ Also 36 Exhibition Varieties ^ containing many novel and new shades in Carnations, all of unusual size The new Hannah Hobart, of this series, scored 86 points at the recent Philadelphia J- meeting of the Ameri- can Carnation Society, after a journey from San Francisco. ....PELARGONIUMS.... Our Novelties in Regal and Show Sorts, m TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS. The Celebrated 5ievers Strain, m ^ m ^ ^ WRITE FOR NEW LIST OF ALL THE ABOVE. WA'«WMW•MMM•.HM.•tflMWi'WA•W'^WMW^M>MM'^WM^^ JOHN n. SIEVERS k CO. 1251 Chestnut St., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. The Morris Floral Co. AD. A. ^"^ ^"""^ '^*^" GREENHOUSES, ^1 MORRIS, ILL. TRADE LIST TEB., 1899. CARNATIONS, E. C. now na.l.v. Per 100 Arszvle. a .-onnns st:iriilard J3,50 Evelina, a bis cropper 3.00 Gold Nugget,"yellow 6.00 Empress, dark red 3..W Flora Hill, big white 1.50 Mayor Pingree, big cream 1.50 Painted Lady, cherry pinK 2.75 Psyche, white, flaked scarlet 2.75 .Tu'bilee. scarlet 1.75 Mary Wood . 3.00 Triumph, big pink 2.00 CARNATIONS. E. C, our selection . . $10.00 per 1000 Estimates given on 1000 E. C. up. PLANTS, Deo. rooted, 2!-i'-iu. pots. Per 100 Begonias, 15 varieties, our selection . . . $-2.00 Erfordii, latest bedder 2.00 " Sandersonii, in bloom 2 00 llybrida Rosea 2.00 New Yellow Marguerite 2..W Feverfew Little Gem 2 00 Pelargonium The Queen 2.00 Heliotrope, three varieties . 2.00 Smilax 1.00 " from flats 50 CARNATIONS SCOTT METEOR BRIDESMAID GOLDFINCH STUART UNCLE JOHN $1.25 per 100. WHITE CLOUD DAZZLE $3-50 pef 'oo- DAYBREAK FLORA HILL MME. DIAZ ALBERTINI $2.00 per 100. feBiK: :be;ooivi.a.&s. 3 to 4 inch pots. $4.00 per 100. Cash With Orijer. McDonald & Steele, CRAWFORDSVILLE, IND. Rooted Cuttings. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS Prom FLATS STANDARD VARIETIES. Per inn Per lOon Not Rooted Cuttings but HEALTHY YOUNG PLANTS FROM SOIL. You will get 100 plants to grow out of every 100 plants you pay us for. Worth 30 to 40 per cent inore than inferior rooted cuttings shipped out of sand. VARIETIES OF 1898. ivriroper 1000 ABGYLE 5.0J 40.00 HON TON 4.00 35.00 CRRISF, QUEEN .5.00 40.00 EVELINA 4.00 30.00 EMPRESS ,5.00 40.00 GOLD NUGGET 5.00 40.00 MARY WOOD 3.00 20. 1 0 MRS. G. M. BEADT .5.00 40.00 MRS. .lAMES DEAN 5.00 40 00 WHITE CLOUD 5.00 4000 MRS. V. .TOOST 5.00 40 00 :mrs s. a. northway 3.00 ?aoo SNOW QUEEN 5.1X1 4).00 NEW YORK 5.1X1 4).0O ARMAZINDY DAYBRE.\K .... FLORA HILL . . . . JUBILEE . . LIZZIE McGOWAX MAYOR PINGREE . PORTIA TIDAL WAVE . . . VICTOR WILLIAM SCOTT . ALASKA 2.50 2.00 2.00 3.00 $20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 15.00 20.00 15.00 1.5.00 25.00 1.5.00 12.00 New Varieties for 1899. 5.IX) 1 ROOTED Cutting I READY MARCH 1ST. !■ Price, per doz., $2 OO; per 100, $10.00; per 1000. %~. .per dozen. $2.00; per 100. $7.00; per 1000, $60.00, stock of all the best sorts. Write us for prices. YflUGfifllS'S SEED STORE. ROOTED GflRNflTION CUTTINGS. Triumph, Jubilee, Argyle, = Flora Hill, Per 100. IVr lOOlX " $3.00 $25.00 3.00 25.00 - 5.00 40.00 2.50 20.00 ■ 100. Armazindy, Pingree, Alaska, Wm. Scott. 1000. $2.50 $20.00 2.00 15.00 1.25 10.00 1.25 10.00 Every one well rooted and in first-class condition. WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. 898 The American Florist. Feb. 25^ Peoria, lU. At a reception given by two of Peoria's society ladies at their Woman's Club building, February 14, decorations were the most elaborate ever seen in the city. Wild srailax and potted palms were used in profusion. Souvenirs were given of Bride and Bridesmaid roses, 500 of Geo. A. Kuhl's fancy exhibition stock being used. Mr. Kuhl has just put into his cut flower store, 413 Main street, the most elaborate fixtures of any stored the kind in central Illinois. fS Rooted Cuttings. I strong, Cool Grown stock, ready for immediate shipment. BRIDE, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. BRIDESMAID, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000. Mention .ViniTiraii Florist when ordering. L. L. MAY & CO., We Want Room and if you are ready for Young Roses out of 2-in. pots, write us for 50c. or $1.00 worth of samples of kinds needed. We do not over-pot our plants. We aim to grow the best plants possible in small pots to save florists extra express charges. We have some varieties shifted from 2 to 2iL>in- pots. Also sell Rooted Cuttings of Roses and Carnations. GEO. A. KUHL, sag 3!:g PEKIN, ILL. Marechal Niel Roses.... 1000 Rooted Cuttings good, clean stock. $1.50 per too; $12.50 per 1000. 90J So. Market St., GALION, O. Grafted Maids ...and Brides. Orders booked now; guaranteed strictly first class; $10.00 per 100. S. J. REUTER, - Waslerly, R. I. CRIMSON RAMBLER i^i^,«^IJS •with heavy fibrous roots. Ill two sizes Crimson Rambler 115.00 and {18,00 per hundred Yellow •• 1000 •• I.'i.0O •■ White " 10.00 •■ 1200 ■' Pint •■ 1000 " 12.00 " Order quick If you want them. THE CONARD & JONES CO. West Crove, Pa BOOTED CUTTINGS OF Brides % Bridesmaids $1.50 per 100. $12.50 per 1000. All cuttin(j;s arc well rootHd, Place orders early. M. A. HUNT FLORAL CO., Box 235. Terre Haute, Ind. ^imUiiiUiiiiiitiiiUiiit^'tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimitiniiiiiiniiUiut^^^^ BRIDESMAID EXCELLED BY THIS NEW ROSE . . . Maid of Honor ..FORMERLY CALLED... MISS CLARA BARTON. Plants in 2 '4 -in. pots now ready. pr?ipfWffm'Amfffm^ Grafted Roses... MAKE MONEY BY STARTING RIGHT WE use the best selected Manetti Stock from Messrs. Alexander Dickson tt Sons, of Belfast — our grafting is done by men of experience and the wood of the different vririeties of Roses is selected pevsoiuillv from exceptionally well srown and well ripened Rose Plants. Til.- vniMii. s ;,iv AUGUSTA VICTORIA. B^IDE. BRI .ESMAID. SOUV DU PRESIDENT CARNOT. MRS. PIERPONT MORGAN & MME. HOSTE. To secure our best stock order at once, as zvr fill in li'tadon and Man h /.s (//,■ la\t grafting month. PuirEs Proiii 'J'.o-iin-!i i".i.s *IU p.T 100; $90 per 1000. We guarantee our plants to be as represented, and at those low prices you can more th:m pay for the plants on the first cut of flowers. own root Roses, gilt edged -lork, $6.00 per 100: $50.00 pep 1Q0O 8t^on^' j. hints from 31/2-incli pols. ^^ORDER NOW. AMERICAN BEAUTY. ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Hill, Del. Co., Pa. "Lady Dorothea" Will be disseminated tliis season. Ready by April 1 5th. J*^ JOHN H. DUNLOP,^^^ TORONTO, CANADA. RAMBLER ROSES. CRIMSON RAMBLER, 3-year dormant plants, 4 to 5 canes, 4 to 5 feet long, J« «•* ^ = per dozen, $3.00; per J 00, $20.00. PINK, WHITE and YELLOW RAMBLERS. 2 year dormant plants, extra ^ — strong, per doz., $2; per J00,$J5. CHICAGO. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, new vork. GREENHOUSES, Western SprinRS, in THERE ARE BUYERS Kor aU Itinds of good stock advertised in i i8gg. The American Florist. 899 ''iAmmiHmiWiimimmiiiiiiiiiiimiiiimmiiiiiiimiim^ ADMIRAL D[WEY (A Sport from Mme. Caroline Testout.) What it Looks Lil- Filty plants 17.50 ^^ One hundred plants 30.00 ^^ Five liundred plants 125.00 One thousand plants 2OO.00 For {S£»ie tyy .... J. N. MAY3 J.H.TAYLOR, E. G. HILL & CO. SUMMIT. N. d. BAYSIDE, L. I.. N. Y. RICHMOND, IND. 900 The American Florist. Feb. 25, Worcester, Mass. Valentine's Day generally makes good business for us but the blizzard knocked us out. Trade has, however, picked up since traffic has been resumed and was heavy the latter part of the week. There is a good supply of fine blooms, with the exception of red roses, which are decidedly short. H. F. A. Lange will rebuild three of his old houses and add three houses to bis cold house range. H. F. Littlefield will add one carnation house, H. A. Cook has decided to add to his plant and W. J. Wood, will build one violet house this spring. A. H. L. West Chicago, III. — Anthony Ware- mont will close up here and remove to Aurora, 111., to take charge of the Bur- lington Route's new greenhouse there. Bath, N. Y. — An eftbrt is being made, through the device of an endless chain of letters among the Sons of Veterans of the State of New York, to raise money to build a memorial conservatory at the Soldiers' Home here. Spokane, Wash. — H. M. Sanders has a model establishment of 5,500 feet of glass. He has three houses and grows a general stock, but violets easily lead in popularfavor, thusiar his sales averaging eighty bunches a week. Orange, N. J.— The Graves wedding on Wednesday, February 8, was a grand affair. Massmann did the decorating. In the canopy an immense number of cattleyas and dendrobiums were used, these coming from Mr. Graves' own con- servatories. Orchids! Orders b0"WKIL,Iv. Apartado 167, CITY OF MEXICO. Chrysanthemums. $2..t0 per 100, $20 per 1000. Kooted Cuttinf;s, $1.50 rer 100, $10.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Rubra, Erfurt, $3.50 per 100; Vernon, $:) per 100; Bertha Chateaurocher, $2 per 100. HELIOTROPES. FUCHSIAS, GERANIUMS, assorted, $2.50 per 100. COLEUS, $2.00 per 100. MOONVINES, $2.50 per 100. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. Chrysanthemums. We are Headquarters for all '99 Nov- elties. Also complete list of best commercial varieties. Correspondence Solicited. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Little Beauty and Lord Kyl-oii, stronp;. 3>^- Inch plants, 16.00 per 100. htorm King. $3.0(1. KeRunia Rex, 2t6-ln., ready for a shift, U 00 per 100. Mine. Hruant Heliotrope, 2>^lnch, Jll 00 per 100. New Coleus Moniir<'li, best for beddlnu, JIO per 100. CAHH WITH OKKKR. BRITENBAUGH BROS., Bennett, Allegheny, Co., Pa. Pot Grown LILACS ^forcing ^-^^- — ^ W^ ^^^ still supply a fine lot of pol-erown -rf^'^^*lBHmil^te^''-s^ » » Lilacs hiisliv. wpll-hiiddRd. dwiirf I still supply a fine lot of pol-prown busby, well-budded, dwarf plants. This is always good stock for the retailer to handle, either as cut blooms or to sell as pot plants. A night temperature of 60 to 70 degrees will develop their flowers in three weeks' time and a continual supply of fine flowers can be had from now until Easter at but small expense and labor. The \;irieties we offer are: CHARLES X, red. $6 per do/.; ^5 per 100 MARIE LEGRAYE, white, $6 per doz.; $4ri per lOt). MME. LEMOINE, double white, «6 per doz.; $.-iU p«'r 10(j. SOUV DE LOUIS SPAETH, red, $6 (luz ; $.^(l,00 I KHJ. AZALEA MOLLIS. This H:ir^-in pots, 25c. each; 0 $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100. Ti By mail. 10c each extra. S Our Florists' Wholesale List of new » and choice FLOWER SEEDS Ifi •.•.'.■.".■.mailed free.". ■.■.■.'.•. %. ■^■'"^ Farquhar's Columbian Prize « Cyclamen. 'HEnNESrmthe«orld. 1 R. & J. r4RQlH4R & CO., g 16 & 19 South Market St., I J. J. J- BOSTON. CHINESE PRIMROSE SyS i'°ease.'"" Wm. Stieman. Belief ontaine. 0. Do not hide your light under a bushel. Tell the people what you have for sale. i8gg. The American Florist. 901 CARNATIONS cuttings. Li7.zile, $.5.00 per 100. ...HELIOTROPE... Four extra fine sort.s, ,1;!.00 per 10O;Czap$l perdoz. HYDRANGEAS. This stock will bloom this spring. Hortensis, 2H-in. $4.00 per 100; 4-in. $10.00 per 100 5 and 6-inch $25.00 per 100. Thos. HoKg, 3-in. $8.00 per 100; 4-in. $12.50 per 100. LATANIA BORBONICA. 2><-inch...$4.00 per 100 I 4-inch $2.50 pet doz. 3-inch 8.00 " " 5-inch 4.50 " " 6-inch $9.00 per dozen. LIBONIA PENRHOSIEN8I8, 4-in. in bud $10.00 per 100; 2-in. $3.00 per 100. MOON FLOWER. White $4.00 per 100 PELARGONIUMS. Mine. Thibaut, splendid new double, 4-inch.... $15.00 per 100 | 2M-inch. .. .$10.00 per 100 Mi.sed with label .... $3.00 per 100. PETUNIAS, DOUBLE WHITE. Strong grower, free bloomer.Snow White, $4 per 100 Leading forcing sorts $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 3-inch $5.00 per 100 50 varieties ever bloomers 3.00 '" " 20 ■• H. P's 5.00 •' '■ VINCAS. 2M-in. $3 per 100; 4-in. $15 per 100. W. L. SMITH, AURORA, J- J- J^ J- ILLINOIS. AMPELOPSIS VEITGHII, strong 1 year, $4.00 per 100 Alternanthera 2 var, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000 Begonias in variety $4.00 per 100 Cahnas, good sorts .5.00 " '• Dahlias, small 25 varieties.. 4.00 " '• Cyperus (Umbrella plant) 3.00 " " " 4-inch 10.00 " " Feverfew, Little Gem 3.00 " " Achillea, 2 varieties 3.00 " " Ageratura, Cope's Pet 3.00 " " Asparagus Tenuissimus 6.00 " " Cuphea, 2 varieties 3.00 " " Grevillea, 3-inch 6.00 " " Niererabergia, Olbenna each 3.00 " " Otaheite oranges, 4-iD. ..83.00 per doz. Oleanders, double white 6.00 " • " 6-inch 40.00 " Salvias 3.00 " " Smilax 2.00 " " Swainsonia 4,00 " '* Violets, rooted runners, M. Louise and California $6.00 per 1000. 1.00 " " Velvet plants, S- inch 8.00 '• " Lemon Verbena 4.00 '• '■ Abutilon Souv. de Bonn 4.00 ■' ■' VERBENAS, Pot plants $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000 Cuttings 75 " " 6.00 " " COLEUS, Pot plants 2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000 For further prices and descriptions consult our 20 page Trade List ready Feb. 15th. Send for it: Verbena King SAYS: "Jones pays the freight," so do we on all rooted cuttint^s and until further notic*- we will sell our line Mammoth Verbenas {«* 60c. per 100, $5.00 ^ per 1000, all well root- true to name, strictlv free from rust or mildew. Our Ver- benas go everywhere; it makes no dilference where you live, we guar- antee to reai'h you in safety and guarantee satis- faction. Whatmore can you ask? Just try us and we will do the rest. "We can fill all orders for Verbenas at the following prices: 60c. per 100, {5.00 per 1000. 5000 for $22.00, 10,000 for $40.00, 25,000 for $95.00. 50,000 for $175.00. Yes, and we have them, too. TESTIMONIAL. Notice what Mr. E. \V Hicks says about our V"wnlna Gooseberry. 25,0CO 1 and 2 vear. very low. II P Roses. leadlnE kinds $1.50doz ;$10 per ItO Monthly Ri seB,4-ln . One plants.. 1.00 • 8 Paeonles. best market sor's , 1.25 " 8 Soillax, strong, tine plants :i Inch 2 F. A. BALLER-. Blooniington, III. EdW. Psrre'S Largest Petaled -nTaEi) MADER & STEMPLE CO. Ltd.. E. Stroudsburg, Pa. THE JENNINGS DAIICICC SEED. STRAIN rAllOlCdi PLANTS Finest mixed. Good little plants for cold frames. t4 00 per 1000. express. Seed, tl.OO pur pkg, to 00 per ounce. E. B. JENNINGS, l. b. 264. Southport, Conn Qroworof the Fln..af I'nnalea. IVO^VV^ The American Florist Co.'s SSQQ5QQQSSQQSSSQQQQQSQQQ! SQQQQQSSiQQQQQaSQ DIRECTORY ....FO/? 1899..., Of Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by States and Post Offices, and all names Alphabetically. Fully revised to date, with nearly 1500 NEW NAMES, jt ^ ^ ^^ PRICE : Two Dollars; in flexible leather binding. Three Dollars. American Florist Co. 324 DEARBORN STREET, CHICAGO, ILL, U. S. A. (iv^^(iw;4iLVtfih\yfi>^[i'.^ifiwTi I I 'Vox'lz:. REED & KELLER JSta.i3i3lies 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. Best in the World For Strineing & Tying Purposes. Made In green and fancy colors. Prlce.$l.2.'. per lb Send for samples. JOHN C. MEYER & CO. 87 Summer St.. Boston. 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. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. ::^Florists' Supplies. EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF New Illustrated Catalogue Free for the Asking. 25 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA. [%.W»e-»-Ji-ln. 3>i-ln. 3-ln. 3>(.-ln. 4-ln. 5-ln. u-ln. pots. F. -W. BIRD & SON, Mannfacturerg. Address all orders to our General Agents. August Rolker & Sons 52 DEY STREET, NEW YORK. Our Kaatern Agents are R. J. FARQUHAR & CO., Boston, Mass. OiR New Directory will be promptly sent to you on receipt of order. Price postpaid, only $2. 904 The American Florist. Feb. 2s, Index to Advertisers. American Rose Co.8;i; AmllDK B C AmstroiiK Luther Bader John Bailer 'F A. Barteldes FA- Co II Bassett& Washburn., 887 89tl Bayersdorter H & Co. .DOS Beothey&Co 887 Berger H H & Co 8113 Berning H Q 88S Bird F W & Son S)03 Blanc A & Co ItOI BobbInk & Atkins 8»3 Boston Letter Co 90;i BradsbawG B 889 Bramie L B 8Sti Brant S D flOa Brill Francis 8'.i(l Brltenbaugh Bros HOO BudlongJ 'V 887 8% Buckbee II W U Burpee W Atlee & Co. II Cambridge Tile Mf g Co!t04 Carmody J D IV Casey o A S;i2 Chadwick Chas 8',H Chicago Carnation Co S'.k: Chicago Wrecking C0..1V Cincinnati Cut Flo Co 888 CIncas & Boddlngton. II Conard & Jones Co 8'.l8 Conley John &8on 90a Cottage Gardens I Cox Seed Co II Craig Bobt & Son 8S(5 Crowl Fern Co 888 Cunningham Joa H..yui Cushman Gladiolus CoS'.« Davis J W 8>ll necker, Blauvelt Co .8S'j De Langhe-Vervaene L P 8'.I0 Detroit Flo'w Pot Mtg.<.iu:i Dickinson Albert Co.. II DletschAiCo Ill Dillon J L 901 DomerFred 48on« Co. 895 Dreer H A 893 900 1 Dumont & Co 888 Dunlop John H 8US BIchholz Henry 895 Elliott Wm 4, Sons.... 11 Bills & PoUworth 8811 BlUson & Tesson 838 Brnest W H 901 Farquhar H & J & Co.flUil Felthousen J E 9UI F & F Nurseries 89:i Fisher & Son., Flo Mut Fire Ins Co... 892 Ford Bros 889 Foster Lucius H ',illl FuchB Albert 891 Gardeners' Chronicle, .III Gibbons H «V IV Glblln 4 Co 904 Goodwin Harries Co.. II Gorton & Lldgerwood.III Gunther Wm U 889 Gumey Healer Co ',iol Hagenburger Carl 891 Hall Ass'n 88.S Haines S Y & Co U Ilalea H W II Hall W B 891) Hancock Geo & Son. ..891 HartM A 889 Heacock Jos I Helnlze Fell.\ ifflO Melss J B 891 Hennecke C Co 9J4 Herr Albert M 891 Herrmann A 9j;i Hllflnger Bros Ill Hill K G cSk Co 89!) I Hlppard B IV Hltchlngs & Co IV HoffnielHter Floral 00.898 Uolton * tIankelCo..8Hi; Hooker II M Co HI Horan Kdw C 889 Hort Adv HI Hose Connection Co.. IV Uoyt A T IV HumfeW C 901 Hunt B H 887 Hunt M A Floral Co 898 Illinois Cut Flower Co 887 Jackson & Perkins Co. I Jacobs S &Sons Ill Keller Bros. Keller Geo & Sons. , Kellogg Geo M Kelsey Harlan P., Kuehn C A.. Kuhl Geo A Lager & Hurrell.. Lang Julius LlttleBeld H F I Livingston Seed Co,.., II Lackland Lorn Co 903 Long D B S8o Tjonsdale Edwin 901 Ix>rd & Burnham Co. .IV Louisville Tob Co il Lucas J & Co 904 Lynch W B 887 Mader & Stemple Co.. 902 Manning Jacob W ....892 Mani.I & Co Ill ..899 1 May L L & Co, McCarthy & Co. McDonald & Steele 897 McDowell J A 90O McKeller & Wlnteraon887 Meyer John C & Co. . , 903 MUlang Frank 889 Mlllang & Co 889 Model Plant Stake Co 894 Monlnger J C Co IV Moon Samuel C 892 Morrison A Ill Morris Floral Co 897 Moss Geo M 888 Myers & Co 904 National Florists' Board of Trade... ... 11 National Plant Co 900 Nletneyer Henry A 894 N y Cut Flower Ex. . .889 N Y Cut Flower Co.., .889 Parre Edw 902 Pennrock Co 895 Pennook Sam'l 8 888 Perkins J J & Co 889 Pittsburg Cut Flo Co, ,880 Plant Seed Co II Price, Homer & Co.. 891 Prince A G & Co. .887 89t; Purdy & Blauvelt ....889 OuakerClty Mo'h Wks.lV Kackham G A 891 Randall A L 887 Raynor J 1 889 Rawaon W W & Co... II Kea Bros 892 Reed Glaus & Paint Co III Reed lit Keller 903 Regan Printing House, 890 Reld Edw .,,888 RelnbergBros 887 89« Renter S J 898 Rice M & Co 9C3 RIckseokerC H 888 Roemer Fred B . 893 Rolker ^ 4 Son688i; 890 903 Rose Mfg Co II Ro«e A D 9no Uoyal Tottenham Nur '.«.I2 Sander & Co 891 Sandtforrt Robt 902 Schiller U 893 Schiller J L Scott Hobt (S Son. Shelmlre W R Sheridan W F. . Sherman Wm 900 Blebrecht & Hon 891 Slevera Jno H « Co 897 Situations Sl Wants... .885 Skabcura Dip Co 903 SkldelskyS 8 893 Smith NathiSon 9iO Smith W L 901 Soltau C & Co 901 South Ride Floral Co„902 Stahl Chas B 888 Steams Lumber Co.. . .HI Stecher Lltho Co II Stroh W (' 891 Sutherland Geo A 888 SwahnaSons J Q 9U4 Swayne Wm 89i Taylor Gpo & Son IV Taylor J 11 899 Teas E Y 893 Thorbam J M & Oo...S'.lO Towell Jos 894 Traendly & Schenck, . ,889 Vaughan J C 891 893 897 698 II Vincent H Jr & Son.. ,900 Wabash R R 892 Walker F & Co 902 Wall H M Co. II Walz John 902 WataonG C II Watson T R 892 Weber H & Son 895 Weeber & Don II Welch Bros 888 Wheeler Stenzel Co.. .Ill Whllldln Pot Co 903 Whltton & Sons 901 WIetor Bros 887 897 Wllmore W W 901 Winter 8 B 88li WIttbold Geo I Wood Broa 902 Woodrofle Milton B..888 "oungjno 889 Young Thoi Jr 889 TlielBest Boiler on Earth for Greenhouse Heating. ALSO MADE FOR STEAM. Water Section Made in One Casting, No Lealjy Joints to Worry Over. Deep Fire Pot, No Need to Sit Up All Night to Keep Your Fire Going. THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD. AND PRICE LIST FREE tlPON GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. NEW YORK CITY BRANCH : 48 Centre St. 74 Franklin St., Cor. Arch, BOSTON. MASS. [xclusivcly A GREENHOUSE HEATER! SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE WORK. EASY TO ERECT; SIMPLE IN OPER- ATION; ECONOMICAL AS TO CONSUMPTION OF FUEL. Send for Catalogue and latest prices. MYERS 8z: CO., 1514-1520 So 91h St., - PHILADELPHIA, PA. (Established 1849.) Standard Flower Pots... OUR POTS ARE OF THE BEST QUALITY. We ship all goods from Cincinnati, guaranteeing lowest freight rates and prompt delivery. ^T'Wrlte ns before placing your orders elsewhere CAMBRIDGE TILE MFG. CO., Covington, Ky. Made by Standard Pots Good Railroad^ Facilities KELLER BROS. Special Attention Given to ' ifail Orders, and Special NORRISTOWN, PA. Sizes Made to Order. Price Lists Furnished on Application. GEO. KELLER & SON, ULANXTFACTtTRERS OF Flower Pols. Before buying write for prloea. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrli^btwood Ave., CHICAGO. ILL. Mention the^AmericanFlorist. ^ Boilers sra^ For GREENHOUSES. See our Catalogue &Co.,Utlca,N.Y. FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS ^'i^ List and SAMPLES FREE. Ji 6. SWAHN S SONS, Minneapolis, minn. Standard .36 ^ T^ j FLOWER t^O tS If your greenhouses are within 500 iiille5 of the Capitol, write us; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, StaUon M, N. B. WASHINQTON, D. C. STANDARD FLOWER POTS 1^ in 2 in 2y, in. FinsT Quality , per 1000.. »2 40 .. 2 75 3 35 4 70 Cream Color. Packages extra. n., per 1000, t 4 95 6 20 10 80 16 60 C. HENNECKE CO.""-'W!(.""' sS Cheap Window Class ^^ ■VVIilTE; Fi»OI« r»I«IC5I3CS. JOHN LUCAS & CO., Philadelphia. Tflilll ^iNI E R I C AN T«L©Llgtl ST America is "the Prau/ at the I/essel; there may be more comfort Rmidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XIV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MARCH 4, 1899. No. 561. CopyTteht Tntei PUBLISHBD KVBRT SATUKDAT BT AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. 334 Dearborn Street, Chicago. Bastem Office : 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Subscription, tl.OO a year. To Europe. t2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. presldeDt; W. .1. Stewart, t>7 Bromfleld St , Boston, Mass. secretary: U. B. Bkatty. Oil City, Pa, treasurer. The fifteenth annual meeting will be held at Detroit, Mich., August. ISiW. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual Convention at Buffalo, February, lyfll). ALBERT M. Ukrr, Lancaster, Pa , Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Roses— At Ernst Asmus', West Hoboken, N. .T., (iUus.) 9lfi — imperfect blooms of Bride imd Bridesmaid. . 90.^ —More about yellow toliasje ...;... 906 Holida.v cut flowers versus plants 90H Chrysanthemums 90(1 — ('. T. Warren, Yellow Mme. Carnot and Mrs. Mease 9i)() -Crown and terminal buds 90B With the growers— .\ visit to Summit 90ii Galvanized iron pipe for heating. . . 907 Some of the men who made the Lawson carna- tion ... 907 —Peter Fisher (portrait) 907 —Thomas F. Galvin (portrait) 907 —James Hartshorne (portrait). .907 Cincinnati 907 New York 908 Boston 908 Buffalo 908 Providence 908 The Lawson carnation challenge (iUus.) . . . 909 Worcester, Mass 909 Chicago 910 St. Louis 910 St. Paul 910 Brampton, Canada 911 Nashville . 911 Winnipeg. Manitoba 911 Azaleas and mats 912 The Florists' Fire Insurance .\ssociation . . . 912 Greenhouse building 912 A troublesome scale 912 Philadelphia .912 Pittsburg 912 Obituary— William Dietz 913 —James Bingham 913 The seed trade 918 Detroit 918 The nursery trade 920 Cleveland 930 Our pastimes 922 Indianapolis 922 Grand Rapids 92-1 Milwaukee 928 New Orleans 931 ROSES. AT ERNST ASMUS', WEST HOBOKEN, N. J. The fame of the wonderful Liberty rose is already far extended and the houses at West Hoboken where this star of the first magnitude is shining have been visited bj' many interested growers during the winter, who, bearing in mind many bit- ter experiences with new roses in the past, have made up their minds to pro- ceed with caution hereafter and see for themselves before risking a bench or a house of a new candidate for favor. If any doubts as to the winter-blooming abilities of Liberty have existed they will be quickly dispelled by a visit and Mr. Asmus' assurance that he has taken an average of twenty-two flowers per plant during the lour months from September till January will not be doubted after one glance at the house in the extremely cold weather lately prevailing. The house in question was planted in June with grafted plants. Mr. Asmus says, how- ever, that another house, not grafted, has given about equal satisfaction. A peculiarity of the variety seems to be its disposition to throw up big strong shoots constantly from the bottom. Another most gratifying characteristic is that all the flowers, even the smallest sized, are perfect, neither bull heads nor distorted buds appearing anywhere and it is seldom that more than one bud is found on a stem. A look at a house of Meteors of average vigor close by, impresses one strongly with the differ- ence between the fresh luxuriant growth of Liberty and the stunted character of foliage and buds of Meteor and the color of Liberty is as uniform as that of a house of Jacqs in bloom. American Beauties look thrifty and have, in most cases, given a satisfactory crop all through the season. One house of Beauty two years planted caused some solicitude by apparently going blind on the entire growth following a crop cut oft' by November first. Mr. Asmus tried the experiment of drying off" and checking the growth during the month of Decem- ber and with most extraordinary results. Beginning at December 1, he withheld water and dropped the temperature of the house gradually, five degrees at a time, until he had it at 40° where it remained till January 1, when the temperature was gradually raised again and the plants started into growth. Very little of the foliage was lost and now (February 10) every shoot bears a bud in more or less advanced condition. A house of grafted Testoutsis now in full glory and the quality of the flowers thereon would seem to recommend grafted stock as the better with this variety. A bench of Mme. Hoste is full of bloom but Mr. Asmus says that he finds but little demand for this once popular rose. Carnations are grown here quiteexten- sively now. White Cloud comes to the ■ front as the best white on the place. Flora Hill has the advantage over White Cloud in being an earlier variety but has been badly decimated by stem rot all through the season and in mid-winter is more or less inclined to burst and look ragged generally. Storm King is unap- proachable in flower but hopeless as a money maker and Evelina is very sick and in this soil and surroundings, value- less. White Cloud seems to have all the necessary good points of form, stem, constitution, size and freedom of bloom. Gov. Pingree has stem rot. When healthy it is a very free bloomer but Mr. Asmus will grow Gold Nugget in its place next year. His favorite scarlet is Mars and the magnificent blooms pro- duced warrant the preference. Salmon Gem is well named as to color and in form it is among the best. One bench of lilacs is all there is left of what was at one time a leading and pro- fitable specialty with Mr. Asmus. It is the beautiful white variety Virginale. On some of the plants suckers from the common purple stock on which they are grafted have run up and flowered and it is a singular fact that these are the only kind for which there seems to be any demand. IMPERFECT BLOOMS OF BRIDE AND BRIDES- MAID. Ed. Am. Florist: — Enclosed find sam- ples of Bride and Bridesmaid blooms. Will you kindly inform me what is the cause of the green streak running through the center of one or two of the outside leaves? Almost thirty per cent of the blooms have been afflicted in this manner since the plants began blooming. Some of the affected ones have been only slightly marked with green or brown on the edges. The plants are making good, strong growths and the blooms are first class except for this trouble. J. The trouble described by this corre- spondent is, I think, largely due to dis- budding too quickly; the plants take up too much ammonia, causing practically a malformation of the flower. I think if "J." will allow the soft shoots to remain 906 The American Florist. Mar. ^, a little longer before disbudding, he will very largely remedy the trouble. He does not say that the very strong growths are the worst, but my impression is that if he examines his plants carefully he will find that to be the case as it invariably is when disbudding is done too quickly, oftentimes deforming the flower so that it is useless. By following closely the observation as to the time of disbudding such shoots and the effect upon the bud left he will soon be able to determine what is the proper time to disbud them. Many of the very finest flowers of these varieties are often spoiled from the trouble which "J." describes. John N. May. more about yellow foliage. Ed. Am. Florist: — Enclosed you will find samples of Bride and Bridesmaid foliage. Kindly inform me as to the trouble. The cuttings were propagated January, 1898, and planted up in June, using good top soil with a portion of well rotted cow manure and a light sprinkle of bone meal. The plants did well and produced fine flowers for Christ- mas. This yellow foliage has been devel- oped in the last three weeks. Have fed liquid manure twice, December 10 and January 5, very weak and not heavy. The plants are growing in five inches of soil which is close and heavy. Night temperature 5S° to 60°; day 65° to 70°. The plants affected are not in groups, but scattered all over thehouse. Propagated from same stock seven years in succes- sion. Benches made of ten-inch boards, with one-inch crack between covered witli grass roots. Please give particulars as to cause, also treatment to insure the return of natural color. Young Florist. "Young Florist" has vinquestionably some club root in his plants to affect them as above described. I would advise him to carefully dig up one of the worst affected plants and wash the soil out of the roots so as to save as much of the fibre as possible. If he will then examine them thoroughly he will find quite a num- ber of tubercules adhering to the young, fibrous roots, which I think he will find to be his trouble at the present time. A liberal application of lime water once every two weeks will probably help more than anything else to bring his plants back into health, and if he can reduce his temperature to an average of 56° at night instead of 58° to 60° it will also help them to gain strength. Some soils are very much more troubled with these little animals than others and lime in some form or another appears to be the best treatment to keep them in check. So far as my observation has gone that in diluted form is the best, using about one peck of good fresh lime to fifty gal- lons if water, allowing it to stand twenty- four to thirty-six hours to become quite clear before using. John N. May. Holiday Cut Flowers Versus Plants. With interest have I read the contro- versy on the above subject. There is one reason why every grower in country towns should encourage the sale of plants on hoUdays and be thankful that fashion has taken a turn, not only in the cities but in the country. For years I have been obliged to draw on the city at Christmas and Easter, for a supply of roses, paying 8 cents to 14 cents apiece, and everytime I received either old stock or so carelessly packed that more than half were a total loss. Itisthecutflower grower himself, to a great extent, who has been slowly killing his holiday trade. I for one shall never again invest one cent in a city rose at holiday time, but shall encourage my patrons to buy plants, if I am sold out of my own cut. Henry Eichholz. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. C. T. WARREN, YELLOW MME. CARNOT AND MRS. MEASE. Among English growers there is no doubt about the two first named being identical and the latter quite distinct. Mrs. Mease is of a lovely and soft canary yellow and is preferred by many growers to either C. T. Warren or its parent. Sports of this same tint were fixed in STEM OF AMERICAN BEAUTY AS DRIED OFF AT E. ASMUS'. SHOWING SHORT JOINTS IN CENTER. [see page 905.] 1897 by two or three growers, but no attempt has been made to name them other than Mrs. Mease. With C. T. Warren a bit of trade jealousy cropped up and an attempt was made to give it another name and among others Yellow Mine. Carnot, although there is reason to believe that both firms who intro- duced these varieties obtained their stocks from the the same source. The game of bluff did not answer and no one now catalogues the variety by any other name than C. T. Warren. W.J.Godfrey. CROWN AND terminal BUDS. Ed. Am. Florist:— Please give the names of a few of the best chrysanthe- mums giving greatest satisfaction from terminal buds, also a few which give best results from crown buds. A. K. In this country there are but few vari- eties that give better results from crown buds. The reason for this is that the flowers from early buds are generally of very poor color, undoubtedly due to the hot weather which usually prevails in August and September when the buds ase developing. I would recommend crowns for Georgiana Pitcher, Solar Queen, Mrs. H. Weeks, Mme. Carnotand its sports, Midge, Modesto, Sunstone, Mrs. Jerome Jones and its several yellow sports, as the flowers are more double. To produce stems that will hold the flowers erect I would advise crown buds for Good Gracious and its sports. Bluff Globe and Frank Hardy. There could be pages written on the variations in color, stem and general contour of flow- ers produced from crowns and terminals. It is far safer to take the second crown, or terminal, with most varieties than to select the first bud, which generally appears in August. Elmer D. Smith. WITH THE GROWERS. a visit to SU.M.MIT. A visit to the establishment of John N. May, at Summit, X. J., is invariably of much interest, especially if the proper season is selected to see the product of his extensive plant at its best. Yet there is one thing that never varies, no matter when the visit is made, and that is the boundless hospitality the visitor is sure to receive at the hands of the owner. He never seems to forget the stranger in, if not a strange land, at least a part of it where he is liable in the haste and rush of a flying visit to neglect the necessaries of dailj' existence. The writer, with over a dozen other members of the profession, on the way home from the carnation convention last week, made such a flying trip, with, of course, I )lympia and Melba carnations of leading interest, and were also on the lookout for anything else that may be coming along, for one can not see the new arrivals foo early in their infancy, and it pa3'S to keep their record and then compare notes when the period for dis- semination arrives. Only by so doing and seeing them growing at home as frequently aspossiblecan we intelligently form an opinion as to their merits. Of Olympia Mr. May has two large houses. This was the first time I had seen it growing so can not testify as to its behavior earh-in theseason, but must say that with an improvement in rigidity of stem, which I consider quite possible when its requirements are fully under- stood, it comes as near to the ideal as regards size and form as any yet pro- duced. The petals are broad, of great texture and with smooth edge, the average size of the bloom being three and a half to four inches. Judging from past experience with extra large varieties, Olympia would, owing to its extreme size and weight of flower, ship best before being fully expanded. It certainly is a great advance among fancies; its clear white background with scarlet penciling is exquisite. Whether it will displace its nearest rival, Bradt, can only be determined after being disseminated and fairly tested. It is certainly worthy of a fair trial. Of Melba there are also two houses. The habit is good, of strong, vigorous constitution; flower of good from and a very pleasing shade of soft pink; size medium to large on long stems. Among other coming novelties noted were seed- ling No. 23-1-, a pure white of good form, size and substance — no doubt it will be heard from later; No. 666, a deep pink of medium size, but extremely prolific; also a deep scarlet crimson of medium size but very attractive in point of color. There were many other things in this i8gg. The American Florist. 907 Peter Fisher. Ellis, JIass. Tuos. F. Galtin, Boston, Ma IIartshobne, Joliet, 111. SOME OF THE MEN WHO MADE THE LAW80N CARNATION. establishment well worthy of special inention among roses; also a grand house of mignonette, but a flying visit does not give time for justice to other departments, especially when the visitor has carnations in his eye. The same teams were in waiting to convey us back to the depot, with Mr. May in charge to see us safely "out of the town," as he expressed it, and thanks to his kind fore- thought we were soon on the way to the establishment of Mr. Ernst Asmus, of West Hoboken, without having experi- enced any of the discomforts of traveling through the recent snow blockade. Ellis, Mass. Peter Fisher. Galvanized Iron Pipe for Heating. I would say I have used galvanized pipe for heating purposes and with very satisfactory results. I agree with Prof. Taft in that corrugated pipe would interfere somewhat with circulation and that in the event of an accident, as a stage coming down from overweighting, or the rotting away of supports, a cor- rugated pipe would be difHcult of repair. I have pipes that have been in use over twenty j'ears and, so far as I can see, are as good to-day as when put in. I have used 4-inch, smooth, well made pipe, rather heavy, .with the elbows and tees rivetted and well soldered, as these are the only weak points in the system. The pipe should be well supported, say every five feet on brick piers. A slight rise to the further end of the house will give a fall to return pipes and better and quicker circulation. The main point, and one I have been particular about, is enough expansion or chance for air or steam to escape readily when formed. I would also prefer to put in an extra pipe or two to provide for enough radiation so as not to have to heat the water too hot, though I have never had any trouble from expansion; still I would not care to underpipe any house, either with cast iron or galvanized iron pipe. I use 4-inch pipe but think 3-inch would give nearly as good results, being stronger. I would not favor letting the joints in the pipe come over the supporting piers, as a cracked joint can be repaired easily if accessible. I repair joints by simply covering a strip of cloth with thick white lead paint, winding, it on and securing it with galvanized wire. I believe that if I were putting in heating pipe in houses that did not require a very high tempera- ture I would choose well made galvan- ized pipe as I have had cheap cast iron pipe that could be broken about as easily as glass, and cannot be repaired as easily as galvanized pipe, which I have had crushed almost flat without leakage. I provide for expansion liberally near the boiler and again at the upper end of each house. This need not be more than a tee with a long end projecting above the stage. My houses are sixty feet long; longer houses may require more room for expansion, say in the middle of a long pipe. I have never been troubled with pi()e rusting out if kept free from the wet ground and another thing in favor of galvanized pipe is the ease with which they can be put in or taken out. F. A. Baller. Thomas F. Galvin. The gentleman whose portrait appears herewith will always be remembered as the shrewd and enterprizing manipulator of the deal whereby the Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson carnation was sold for a sum far in excess of anything previously paid for a commercial flower, and the flower itself as well as those directly interested in its fortunes enjoyed an advertising which gave to all a reputation world- wide. Mr. Galvin stands in the foremost rank of Boston's retail florists. His father is Mr. John Galvin who for seventeen years held the position of superintendent of public grounds, one of the pioneer florists of New England. Thos. F. Galvin began as a boy under his father's instruction and when he succeeded to the business, which was already a large one, he soon gave evidence of his ability to hustle and develop it to the immense proportions it has now attained. He conducts two establishments, one on Tremont street and the other on Boylston street in the new fashionable residential district of Boston. Peter Fisher. Peter Fisher, the originator of the car- nation Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson and several other valuable, if less sensational, varie- ties, is a Scotchman by birth and a thor- ough gardener by training. He came to Boston about twenty years ago. His establishment at Ellis, Mass., consisting of five large greenhouses, is devoted entirely to carnation culture and because of his recognized proficiency in this line has been for some years on the visiting list of every carnation enthusiast who has had occasion to visit Boston. At present the greater part of the place is given up to the Lawson carnation, but there are a number of grand seedlings under test that give promise of future triumphs no less complete than the Law- son has achieved. The Maine, a cross between Lawson and Headlight — the latter being a handsome white seedling — is a white one now in its second year which Mr. Fisher regards with especial pride. Whatever Mr. Fisher does is sure to be deeply interesting to his fellow florists, who look not with envy but sin- cere congratulation on the honorable prominence and rare good fortune that have come to him. Cincinnati. MUCH VARIETY IN THE WEATHER. — LARGE FUNERAL ORDERS. — FRANK BALL COM- MITS MATRIMONY. — CLUB MEETING. The weather of the past week was rather spasmodic and business has been good, indifferent and bad. This week was ushered in with pleasant skies and trade with our store men has been more satisfactory. The funeral of Hon. Enoch T. Carson, on Monday, used up nearly all the available flowers. B. P. Critchell's Sons and Sunderbruch's Sons had most of the work and were kept busy all day Sunday with a corps of help to fill orders. Frank Ball, of the Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., was quietly married to Aliss Bertha Fisher on February 28, at the Wesley M. E. church, Rev. Dr. Ronton officiating. They have many friends, all of whom are offering congratulations. The regular monthly meeting will be held at the society's club rooms Saturday, March 11. H. Schwarz. 908 The American Florist. Mar. 4^ New York. SPRING WEATHER BRINGS BETTER FLOW- ERS AND MORE OF THEM, ALSO MORE CUSTOMERS. — ACACIA AND SWEET PEAS JOIN THE LAGGARDS. — HOPES FOR RECOV- ERY OF THOS. YOUNG, JR. — DOGART'S DINNER.— JAMES DEAN TO RESUME BUSI- NESS.— GREEKS HAVE ANOTHER FIGHT. Sunny weather, balmy and spring-like, has come to New York this week and an atmosphere of cheerfulness seems to have taken possession of the wholesale flower districts that is doubly agreeable because so rare of late. True, the warm sunlight brings out the stock rapidly, and the express wagons are heaped higher and higher every morning, but the same influ- ence brings out the people on the streets also and at the reasonable prices now prevailing they will buy flowers freely and the enormous receipts melt away with a rapidity almost beyond belief. Quality, also, is improved by existing conditions; Bridesmaid leads in the gain and shows a color unexcelled. Violets may now get a chance to prove their popular- ity. The past weeks have been most unfavorable for them and when it is con- sidered that the receipts of this flower have been far and away in excess of those of any previous season it is really a cause for surprise that they have done even as well as they have. As to bulbous stock of every kind, all that can be said of it is that it continues to come in freely and to go out with exasperating reluctance. Some Brunners are being received but they are not yet seen in really good form and with an abundance of big American Beauties going at $25 a hundred the Brunner in its present shape must be con- tent with moderate returns. Acacia, which, previous to Lent was in sharp demand, but could not be furnished in any quantity, is now coming ahead faster than it can be placed and a considerable lot of it is in wholesalers' hands in avery tired condition. Sweet peas, while not showing up in any great number, are also in the dumps, bringing less than half the price of former years at this period and surely not enough to increase the bank account of their growers in any great degree. At present writing much joyousness is apparent on all sides over the news that Thos. Young, Jr.'s condition is such as to give hopes for his recovery, something that was scarcely believed possible dur- ing the past few days. P. L. Bogart gave a dinner to his employes, at his residence, on Thursday last. His lively and ever loquacious rep- resentative, Mr. Billie Bogart, is still enjoying, in reminiscence, this great event. J. A. Penman has arranged with the Orange Judd Co. to act as his agents for the sale of Nicholson's Dictionery of Gar- dening and other horticultural works. We hear that James Dean has decided to emerge from his rural seclusion at Babylon and go into business again not far from Queens. Welcome back. Another dispute between Greek flower peddlers terminated rather seriously last week in the stabbing ot L. Mulinos by Geo. Mazaracki. The assailant was arrested. Alfred Dimmock and Julius Roehrs, Jr., arrived in good order per steamer Maj'es- tic on March 1. Visitors: J. C. Vaughan, Chicago; G.L. Grant, Chicago. Lancaster, Pa. — H. A. Schroyer made a tine display for St. Valentine's day despite the arctic weather. Boston. A carnation EXHIBITION.— EDWARD hatch entertains. — AN EXPERIMENT WITH WINTER PLANTED ROSES. — SALE OF THE NEVINS PROPERTY.— ILLNESS OF EDWIN SHEPPARD. — VISITORS. The annual carnation exhibition of the Co-operative Growers' Association was held at the Flower Market on Park street on Saturday, February 25. There was quite an extensive display, which might have been improved, however, by giving the exhibits more room, as they seemed unnecessarily crowded together. Among the larger contributors were C. W. Ward, H. F. Littlefield, M. A. Patten, J. W. Howard, J. D. Twomblv, J. E. Long, S. J. Goddard, W. S. Phelps and Wm. Sim. Mr. Wardshowed his special- ties, Gomez, Maceo, Mrs. Crane, White Cloud, Mrs. Dean and Glacier in superb form. Mr. Littlefield also made a splen- did showing with America, Leslie Paul, Painted Lady, Melba and other novelties. Among the seedlings and noticeable novelties exhibited were the following: Maud Adams from Frank Niquet; Emeline, Liberty, Cardinalis, Progress and Duke of Y'ork from W. R. Shelmire; Mom and Arethusa from L. C. Goddard; Dorothy Mandell from H. A. Cook; Fred. King from W. B. King; White Mrs. Bradt from Wm. Nicholson; Anna C. Eastbum and Mary A. Blake from L. Eastbum; Mayor Quincy and May Whitely from A. Roper, and unnamed seedlings from J. Tailby & Son, Sewall Fisher and Jerome Butterfield. Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson from Peter Fisher towered over and above everything else and impressed all who saw it. F. A. Blake won the Cottage Garden cup with Bon Ton. Peter Fisher captured the Lawson and Breck cups with Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson. Edward Hatch entertained a party of his "Old Guard" friends at his new cot- tage at Wenham on Washington's birth- day. The November blizzard demolished the old "Breakers" cottage at Scituate where so many happy days were spent in the past but it did not demolish Mr. Hatch who is never so happy as when providing pleasure for others and the new establishment will, no doubt extend its hospitable shelter to many a jovial crowd in the days to come. Business feels the effect of Lent some- what but the influence of spring more and with increased production prices are tending downward. No fault can be found with the winterseason.asa whole, by growers for this market. W. H. Elliott tried the experiment of throwing out a bench of Kaiserins at Christmas that had been blooming all summer and substituting Brides and Bridesmaids for winter flowering and judging from present appearances it was a success. The David Nevins estate at Framing- ham has been sold. This is one of the finest large estates near Boston and the late Mr. Nevins is said to have expended a million dollars on its embellishment. Edwin Sheppard, of Lowell, experienced a paralytic shock on last Saturday morn- ing. Much anxiety is felt by his many friends in this city and especially around Horticultural Hall where for forty years he has been a regular visitor andfretjuent exhibitor. Visitors in town: C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y.; H. F. Littlefield and A. H. Lange, Worcester; E.J.Johnston and Farquhar Macrae, Providence, R. L; H. Huebner, Groton; Jos. Clark, Jr., South Lancaster; C. F. Hale, Washington, D. C. At the next meeting of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club on Tuesday evening March 7, president W. H. Elliott will read a paper on "Methods of Establish- ing a Business as a Grower." Many points of especial interest to the young men of the profession will be touched upon by the essayist. Buffalo. TRADE IS DULL AND RETAILERS HAVE TIME TO ADMIRE EACH OTHER'S WINDOW DISPLAYS. — CARNATIONISTS ASSURED A WARM TIME NEXT YEAR. Now we have warmer weather and plenty of flowers of good quality but slow call for them, as usual the first weeks of Lent. We have time to admire differ- ent show windows, for all have very artistic displays. Palmer has a very fine azalea for an attraction. A recent issue of the American Florist brought us the pleasant news that the American Carnation Society will convene here in 1 900. The choice for vice-president, "Billy" Kasting, could not be better. We advise you all to bring your heavy clothes, for "Billy" will make a warm time for you and you may get cold going home. We have several things that one can fill up on, and we can fill you up on Pan-American things that will open your eyes. Harry Balsley, who presides over the Detroit park board, is with us and urges every one to attend the S. A. F. conven- tion in August. Wm. Scott has returned from Philadel- phia, but the others are still away, com- bining business with pleasure. W. J. Palmer, Sr., went to Philadelphia on February 16 with some of his new white Daybreaks, and for a good clean healthy flower it has no equal. W. A. Providence, R. I. There has been an unusual activity among the florists for the past few weeks. Among the recent big orders Wm. Apple- ton, Jr., hadhis share. One piece made by him was the coat of arms of the state forjudge Bosworth, of Warren, R. L It stood seven feet high and five feet across. One may get a little idea of the labor in arranging 1500 carnations, 500 mixed roses, seventy-five American Beauties and several hundred lily of the valley. The work was done by Mary Forrest, Mr. Appleton's desi^er. The last meeting of the Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island was a most interesting one. An unusual num- ber were out considering the bitter cold night. After the business was over the entertainment committee gave a very pleasing programme, vocal and instru- mental, all by the members of the club. The committee intends to have some- thing of this character for each meeting night. N. D. Pierce, Jr., exhibited a fine lot of seedling carnations of merit. Dan. Mac- Rorie visited this evening and compli- mented the club on the success it had made since its organization. At the last meeting of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society Prof. W. W. Bailey entertained the members with a paper on "Certain Movements of Plants" with blackboard illustrations. The Mrs. T. W. Lawson was exhibited at this meet- ing and the curiosity of many was gratified. Wm. H. Dyer a well-knov^'n nurseryman diedabout aweekagoaged 82. His father was the founder of the Dver nursery. MissThirzaA. Carter, with J F. Parks & Co., died last week. Little Riiody. i8gg. The American Florist. 909 C. W. WARD'S CARNATION NO. 27-96, ENTERED FOR THE LAWSON PRIZE. The Lawson Carnation Challenge. The following letter, addressed to Mr. Lawson by Mr. Ward, of the Cottage Gardens, New York, February 9, will explain itself and the accompanying illustration: Thos. W. Lawson, Esq , Boston, Mass. Dear Sir. — Since writing to you on the first inst. my attention has been called to your additional challenge oflering $5,000 to the grower who can produce a superior carnation to the Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson. This challenge I also desire to accept, and herewith enclose photo- graph of No. 27-96 which I will be pre- pared to submit on February 1, 1900, or during January, 1900, as you may wish. With much esteem I remain. Yours very respectfully, (Signed.) C. W. Ward. Worcester, Mass. Lent has had no injurious effect on the florist business; m fact, trade has seemed to improve steadily thus far. Good car- nations are somewhat scarce and Bride and Bridesmaid roses are not any too plentiful. Lily of the valley is good and there is plenty of it, selling well. Violets are coming rather smaller than usual but there is no shortage. Lilies, narcissi, hyacinths and other bulbous stock is selling well but prices are only fair. Jackson Dawson, gave a very interest- ing talk on hardy plants and their propa- gation, before the Horticultural Society February 23. A. H. L. Elyria, O.— J. P. Miner, is at the point of death at Port Huron, Mich., where he went several weeks ago to attend the funeral of a relative. Appleton, Wis.— The Riverside Green- houses have a very fine stock and Supt. Dennis Meidani reports trade good, espe- cially in palms and flowering plants. 910 The American Florist. Mar. 4, Chicago. STATE OF THE MARKET. — VIOLETS AND TO SPARE. — KENNICOTT's NEW QUAR- TERS.— A SPLENDID FLOWER VAULT. — LANG's eighth ANNIVERSARY. — PRINCE'S RED WAVE. — THE LAWSON ARRIVES. — P.EONIES FOR EASTER.— WIETOR ON HIS TRAVELS. — A NEW GROWER. — GOOD ARGYLE.— JOTTINGS. Although cuts have not increased materially this week orders have not kept pace and there is now an ample quantity of stock in this market to meet all demands; unless the purchaser will not be content with other than first quality blooms. Of high grade flowers there are never enough. Roses have not improved with the warmer weather and prices have taken a drop of a notch or two, but the carnations now coming in are the best seen thus far this season. There are many of them well worth the 4 cents and 5 cents at which they sell. Daffodils and tulips are moving slowly and of violets there are thousands too many. The ice boxes are packed full of them and many of them are very good. The price seldom is as high as 75 cents per hundred and after holding them for three or four days the average commis- sion man is forced to unload upon the fakirs for what he can get, usually about a nickel a bunch. Kennicott Bros. Co. is now installed in its new quarters at 42 and 44 Randolph street, where the accommodations are ample for their increasing trade. They have nearly three times the space avail- able at their old location and the great- est convenience and saving is in the splendid flower vault which runs beneath the sidewalk along two sides of the room. This will hold wagon-loads of stock and will, for many months in the year, obviate the necessity for an ice box, with which they are, however, provided. In addition they have a large sales and shipping room, splendid quarters for the wire working department and a com- modious and well appointed oflice. Although the new place is in the basement it is better lighted than the room just vacated, which was on the second floor. On February 27, A. Lange celebrated his eighth anniversary in the retail florist business. His window display was one of the largest and finest ever seen in this city. The canopy over the entrance was covered with wild smilax decorated with natural preserved palms. Eight years ago he started in the present business with Mr. Harms, who gave him one-half interest. Last year he bought out Mr. Harms' share and by hard work and close personal application has built up an enormous trade. A. G. Prince & Co., expect to introduce their red sport from Tidal Wave next year. Thej' claim for it a very fine color, size greater than that of Tidal Wave, a good stem and free blooming qualities. They have about 1000 plants of the variety and are cutting some very good flowers, some of which have been exhib- ited at recent meetings of the Florists' Club. The announcement that a vase of the Mrs. Lawson carnation would be on exhibition at Vaughan's Seed Store served to attract many hundreds of the public and most of those in the trade to 84 and 86 Randolph street during the past three days. The dozen blooms, direct from Boston, were the first, aside from those exhibited at our shows, to make their appearance in this city. H. Schiller, S97 West Madison street, was the first grower to force pa;onies for Easter. His initial attempt last year was so successful that he has this season prepared a much larger stock, which he is distributing widely. Nic. Wietor left Tuesday for Lafayette and Richmond, Ind., and Detroit to study the new carnations at their homes. Wietor Bros, will grow carnations more largely than ever next year. M. H. Mann is building a range of six modern houses at 3793 North Clark street. The structures are 20x120 and are to be devoted to carnations, the stock for them having been purchased from Reinberg Bros. E. H. Hunt is receiving Argyle that sells readily at 4 cents. This house is also getting in the red sport of Mrs. Bradt in such quality that they believe it will soon eclipse all other varieties of its class. Mr. Alfred Neuner, late with Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago, and formerly a member of the firm of Nanz & Neuner, I^ouisville, Ky., is on his way to Europe. His health has been poor for the last two or three months, and he hopes to recu- perate in his old home. Mrs. Neuner will follow him in June. Peter Barr, erudite Englishman, started Wednesday night for San Francisco, con- tinuing his tour of the globe. Among the week's visitors were J. C. Patterson, president of Bellevue Place, Batavia. 111.; J. J. Soper, Rockford, 111.; Faber Bros., Kankakee, III. Marshall Field & Co., have attracted much attention this week with a display of Japanese plants upon the third floor of their annex. S. B. Winter's trade is thriving in the hands of L. P. Kelley and that gentleman is well pleased with the results of his first two months in charge of the establish- ment. John Male, foreman for Payne Bros., Hinsdale, was taken to Hahnemann Hospital last week where on Saturday he underwent a successful operation for appendicitis. John Bohan, who has been employed in Chicago greenhouses, now has charge of Nicholas Admiral's establishment at Danville, 111. It is rumored that two gentlemen well known in another line have purchased the business of a leading commission florist. H. S. Chase, of the Alabama Nursery Co., Huntsville, Ala., is in town on his way to St. Louis. T. J. Corbrey returned to Los Angeles, Cal., this week. Smilax is scarce, short, soft and ships poorly. St. Louis. A SATISFACTORY SEASON AND PROSPECT FOR A GREAT EASTER. — A CHANCE FOR BULB STOCK,— THE CARNATION MEET- ING CREATES INTEREST. — A VISIT TO A BELLEVILLE GROWER. Trade for the past week has been fairly satisfactory, and stock has been pretty well cleaned up, as much, however, through light receipts as because of the volume of trade. Prices show a tend- ency to rule lower both in the wholesale and retail markets. Prospects, however, are that the trade through Lent will exceed former seasons, and the expecta- tions of a rousing Easter trade are in evidence. General confidence is expressed by all that Easter will prove a big thing. VVhile its coming so early renders the lily prospect somewhat doubtful, it is just right for bulbous stock, and the tendency in the buying for the past several seasons, both at Christmas and Easter, has been in the direction of blooming plants and pans of bulbs. March 9 is to be carnation day, and all the growers of new varieties are requested to send some of their stock for exhibition purposes. Blooms may be sent to C. A. Kuehn, J. W. Kunz, of the Jordan Floral Co., H. G. Berning, or any officer of the Florists' Club. The fact of this being our carnation meeting has been made public, and there is an unusual amount of interest taken in the event. The pros- pect is that there will be quite an attend- ance of the public. On the occasion of a recent trip to Belleville it was my pleasure to visit several of the establishments in that town. The first call was upon Mr. Emmons in West Belleville. That gentle- man was busy working up spring stock. He will have to buy about 1000 geran- iums, as he figures on being short that number of plants. Quite an improve- ment has been made to the place in the shape of a boiler and pump. No reliance is placed on the city water works as the plant installed furnishes all the water needed. Portia and McGowan have been found to be the money making carna- tions. Jubilee, Eldorado and the finer varieties will be dropped, as they have not been found to pay. The Harrisii in preparation for Easter are in good shape and no complaint is made over the fact that a lot of stock ordered and received as longiflorum has turned out to be Harrisii, the longiflorum with almost all the growers being late. R. F. T. St. Paul. TRADE IS GOOD IN THE NORTHWEST. — STOCK IN FAIR SUPPLY AND QUALITY. — PLANT GROWERS HOLDING OFF. — THE MINNESOTA FLORISTS' CLUB MEETING. Milder weather has produced a decided improvement in trade. Flowers are more plentiful, buyers more numerous and the growers more hopeful. Lent has had no appreciable effect on trade, in fact it has been better since the advent of fasting than it was before. The demand for funeral flowers is especially good. In the line of roses the supply is about equal to orders. Good stock wholesales at $6 per hundred, retailing at $1 50 per dozen. In carnations tLe supply of homegrown stock has not been equal to the demand. Of bulbous stock there is a good supply with prices ruling lower. Harrisii are becoming more plentiful. Violets are abundant, prices having dropped to 50 cents and 75 cents per hundred. Plant sales are fairthough the majority of the growers are holding back their stock for Easter. L. L. May & Co., have a fine display of Dutch hyacinths. The club meeting February 11 was not as well attended as the former meet- ing, owing, no doubt, to the intense cold prevailing at that time. Mr. Will and Mr. Swanson, of the legislative commit- tee, reported on the progress of their work and the opposition manifested. The bill as introduced provides that it shall be unlawful for any state institu- tion to sell plants or flowers to any person, firm or corporation. Resolutions of sympathy and a floral piece were ordered sent to the family of J. C. Fleischer. Congratulations were ordered sent to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ellis, of Milwaukee. The paper of the evening by C. Hansen, on carnation culture, was well prepared and interesting. The speaker recom- mended the following varieties forgeneral cultivation. Floral Hill, Evelina, Victor, J8gg. The American Florist. 911 Triumph, Tidal Wave, Jubilee, Firefly, Bradt and Pingree. G. Monson, grower for C. A. Smith, Minneapolis, displayed a vase of two dozen choice roses. The one time favorites La France and Ben- nett were noted along with Siebrecht, Testout, Bride, Bridesmaid and Wootton. Jas. Souden displayed two blooms of a red sport from Airs. Bradt carnation of a very pleasing color with blooms.and stem similar to the parent. Also a bunch of choice lily of the valley. Recent callers were E. C. Roberts, representing S. A. Weller; Mr. Spero, oi Chas. Zinn & Co., and Mr. Rosenstein with Theo. Ollesheimer & Co. Felix. Brampton, Canada. PETER BARR PAYS US HIS VISIT AND PROMISES TO COME AGAIN. — WARM WEATHER AS COMPARED TO WHAT OTHERS HAVE HAD — A NEW VIOLET GROWER. — TRADE GOOD. We have had our visit from Peter Barr, of London, England, and the writer regrets his absence from home during the greater part of Mr. Barr's stay with us. He is a truly wonderful man, full of vim, with an answer ready for every- thing. He seems to be enjoying himself immensely, but expressed himself as sorry not to be here in the autumn, during fruit- ing time. He promises to return and see us again in three or four years. The cold spell has left us. We part to meet again, undoubtedly, but for our part we are not particularly anxious to renew the acquaintance. Three or four days of beautiful spring-like weather are a welcome change after two weeks of steady, relentless frost. I proposed giving you ascheduleof ourtemperatures during the two weeks of cold. I took a record of it three times a day, at 5 a. m., 12 noon and 7 p. m., but after reading of the low temper;Ltures recorded in the United States I feel that Canada is not in it; your readers would laugh at us for calling it cold here, so I will forbear and merely say that 16° below zero is the bottom notch I can give you. And truly thankful I am that our tents are not pitched in the cold, frozen up country to the south of- us, where I see records of from 20° to 28° below. Even with our moderate temperature one of our local men got a nip, R. Jennings having his violets frozen very badly; all his other stock escaped injury. W. Fendley, a new man here, has started in with about 4,000 feet of glass, and contemplates adding another house the coming summer. Carnations and violets are his forte, and he is growing some of the best Farquhar I have seen. Trade has been good throughout the season; stock in very fair condition; roses tolerably good; carnations, while we have nothing a la Lawson, still we are not grumbling, and with some coal still in the bunkers guess we will pull through all right. Harry Dale. Nashville. COLD weather and FINE ROSES IN TEN- NESSEE.— PROSPECT FOR MUCH BUILDING THIS SPRING. — LARGE TRADE IN THE NURSERY LINE. The extreme cold weather of a week ago and for two weeks previously made a difference in the floral trade in this city and business was reported dull. The growers, however, succeeded in keeping their houses from frost and no losses are reported, although the temperature for several days was three degrees lower than ever before known in this locality. Geny Bros, have received fine Brides- maids and Brides from the Anchorage Rose Company, Anchorage, Ky. Curry & Co. have fine Bridesmaids, Brides and Beauty and Jo3'& Son have been cutting some exceptionally fine Beauty. During the cold spell it was impossible to pro- cure violets as the cold frames could not be opened. Currey & Co. contemplate the rebuild- ing of their entire plant this summer, adding three new houses 100 feet long, putting in a wind mill or some other water power. Mr. Currey put in a large boiler last season and will not need to add to this department again this year. Geny Bros, will add more glass and probably new boilers this summer, the demands of their new up-town store call- ing for more growing room. Joy & Son, who are now located in their new store, which is much more commodious and attractive than the one they have just vacated, will erect three new houses each 100 feet long and will, in all probability, add new boilers and heating apparatus to meet the demand of the new space. Newsom & Co., proprietors of the Cumberland Nurseries, report a very heavy spring trade in fruit trees and plants in the south. They have a large demand for the two year old pot grown roses. They have abandoned growing all of the more delicate plants and are now turning their attention to the prop- agation and growth of Camellia Japonica and olive tea, for which they find ready- sale in the south. M. C. Dorris. Padocah, Ky. C. L. Brunson & Co. opened their new store at •1-23 Broadway in the Palmer House block, February 4 in fine style. They have leased one of the best rooms in the city for a flower store, being on the principal business street and under the principal hotel of the city and have fitted it up neatly. The large show window was beautifully decorated for the open- ing, with blooming plants, palms and foliage plants, with a large aquarium in the center filled with gold fish and aquatic plants. The chandeliers were trimmed with asparagus and pink ribbon. The refrigerator is a beauty; built of oak with heavy brass trimmings; glass on three sides; doors on each end and beveled mirrors around the ice apart- ment. In the center of the room was a buffet table with a center piece of Brides- maid roses with pink carnations at the base. From the ceiling were suspended fine hanging baskets and fish globes, whilelarge palms on pedestals were taste- fully arranged around the room. An Italian band discoursed all the day. Two thousand roses and carnations were given away as souvenirs. Winnipeg, Manitoba. We have just gone through about the worst winter I have experienced since I started business here. The temperature has been so low outside, from 35° to 45° and odd times as low as 50° below zero, for such a length of time that our green- houses on the west side have got a very- heavy coat of ice all over the inside of the glass, from the ridge right down to the eaves. I cut through it yesterday and found it to be as much as two and one- fourth inches thick. I wonder how some of our American brother florists would like to have such to contend with. This is the second time this winter this has occurred. About a month ago we had a few mild days which took off all the ice from inside the glass. I had one house 22x100 full of carnations and the ice, about one and one-half inches thick, fell from the glass on the plants the whole length and width. I imagine that very few florists ever saw such a sight. This time, however, the weather is turning mild more gently and I have applied extra heat inside by rushing the fires and the ice is coming off as ice-cold water, just like a heavy shower. This has been going on for two days and it wrill take at least one if not two more to clear the glass and save us from the destructive ice fall. It was a great sight to walk through our greenhouses during the last week and see the plants, such as azaleas, cinerarias, primulas, cyclamens, tulips, hyacinths and other w^inter blooming stock, in full bloom with some of the flowers w-ithin an inch or so of the above mentioned blocks of ice. This will give you an idea of green- house work in this far north and let you see that a florist's lot in Manitoba is not all honey. R. A. Macomb, III.— E. H. Smith recently sold his establishment to Willis &Bonhan and will soon locate in Wisconsin. Reading, Mass.— John N. Weston has taken the greenhouse of W. B. Jeffrey where he will continue the violet business. Lafayette, Ind.— J. Baldwin sufiered a considerable loss during the recent cold w-eather because of inadequate gas supply. Canastota, N. Y.— Fred. a. Taylor has purchased theland, 100x165, upon which his greenhouses stand, of H. N. Marvin. Portsmouth, R. I.— A. P. Lawton has leased the farm and greenhouses of the late John Watts, now the property of R. D. Hall. Waukegan, III.— Heavy rain on the night of February 25 flooded Theo. Meyers' boiler pit, causing considerable injury to stock. Manchester, Mass.— J. K. Tappan and W. F. Spry have formed a co-partner- ship and will conduct a florist and land- scape gardening business. New- Castle, Ind.— Herbert and Myer Heller now own George Scott's interest in the South Park Floral Co., which will be conducted as heretofore. Norfolk, Va.— Lloyd Blick has formed a partnership with Mrs. E. L. Britting- ham, of Portsmouth to conduct a florist business at 319 High street, this city. Houston, Texas.— J. D. Preussner reports that the cold has done much damage to plants ordinarily left out- doors through the winter with impunity. West Chester, Pa.— Six large green- houses belonging to John McVey were crushed in by snow in the recent heavy storm and the contents ruined. Loss $2,000. Saxonyille, Mass.— J. H. Hemingway has accepted the position of park super- intendent at Worcester. He will close up his business here June 1, at the expiration of his lease of the Simpson greenhouses. Raton, New Mexico.— Mr. J. S. Bow- dry, who for several years has been with S. C. Thorp & Son, "of Trinidad, Colo., has leased the establishment of Mrs. J. J- Young. The business will be continued under the name of the Raton Green- houses. 912 The American Florist. Mar, 4, Subscription, 81.00 a year. To Europe, $2 00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate, $1.00 per inch. Cash -with Order. No Special Position Gaaranteed. Discounts, 6 times Spercent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold onl^r on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. The AdvertlsiDB Department of the American Florist Is for Florists, Seedsmen, and dealers In wares pertaining to thoee lines Only. ■0 .'ders for less than one-half inch space not accepted. Advertlsementsmust reach us by Wednesday to se- care Insertion In the Issue for the foUowinK Saturday. Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. Julius Kraft, Rockford, 111., is making a btisiness trip to New York and Boston. There is a scarcity of small vegetable plants for southern markets owing to destruction caused by recent severe frosts. France has 3,362 schools of agricul- ture, seventy-eight experiment stations and more than 79,000 primary schools where agriculture must be taught. It would have been an interesting test if the judges had used the new scale of points on the varieties of new carnations that were on exhibition at the Philadel- phia meeting, in addition to those now discarded, if only forthe purpose of com- parison and to see how thej- "worked." Azaleas and Mats. Ed. Am. Florist: — Through your col- umns I should like to hear from some of your readers who have had experience in holding back azaleas intended for Easter bloom. Some details of experiences with Palmer and Singapore mats would also be of value to A Florist. Some Recent Fires. Darien, Conn. — On February 22 fire destroyed the greenhouse, wagon shed and barn of Herman Hoosier. Loss $4,000, insured. Mt. Pleasant, Mich. — An over heated furnace in the greenhouses of E. T. Ham- mond recently did $1,500 damage to buildings and stock. The Florists' Fire Insurance Association. After fourteen months of business the directors of the Florists' Mutual Fire Association, at a meeting at Philadel- phia, decided to levy a second assessment of one-half a full assessment, payable on all policies one year from the date of issuance. That is, a man who paid a first assessment of $15 pays a second of $7.50. It is gratifying that after more than a year's business this should be thought sufficient for the second year. The association has promptly paid its losses, of which it has had five, three by fire and two by lightning. The two losses by lightning occurred during the heavy storms of last summer. The trade papers have contained accounts of at least an average of one fire a day since the first of the year. Most of these were without insurance, and many of them were among the best constructed houses in thecountry, as well as those not so well built. This shows that the association has a place of real usefulness to the florist. May we not hope that year the 1899, with its increased prosperity in all lines, will see a large accession to its membership? W. J. Vesey, Secretary. Greenhouse Building. Worcester, Mass.— H. F. A. Lange, six houses; H. F. Littlefield, one carnation house; W. J. Wood, one violet house; H. A. Cook, commercial houses, Nashville, Tenn.— Curry & Co., three houses; Geny Bros., commercial houses; Joy & Son, three houses. Portland, Ore. — George Otten, three houses. Burlingame, Cal.— E. W. McLellan & Co., two commercial houses. Grand Rapids.— Grand Rapids Floral Co., 15,000 feet of glass; Chas. Chad- wick, rangeof violet houses; Henry Smith, three houses; Paul Goeble, three houses; Capitol Floral Co., onehouse; Stover Flo- ral Co., remodel several houses. Mt. Clemens, Mich.— Jas. Taylor, violet house; Robt. Klagg, three violet houses. Grand Island, Neb. — W. H. Jones, range of commercial houses. Everett, Mass.— D. Robinson & Son, range of houses. Ansonia, Conn.— W. H. Briggs, violet house 20x100. Chicago. — M. H. Mann, six carnation houses 20x120. Knoxville, Tenn. — C. W. Crouch, one commercial house. Spring Valley, N. Y.— J. H. Lewis, com- mercial houses. Indianapolis, Ind. — Sonuenschmidt & Junge, range of houses. Philadelphia, Pa. — Mrs. Frank Smith, conservatory 8x32. Joliet, 111.— Chicago Carnation Com- pany, two carnation houses. London, Ont. — Wm. Gammage & Sons, commercial houses. Freeport, N. Y. — Chas. Lenker, one violet house 40x100. A Troublesome Scale. Ed. Am. Florist: — Please give me a remedy for the insect on enclosed leaves. I have washed them leaf by leaf with whale-oil soap, and again with water and kerosene; but the little pest always comes again. There may be some local cause that I could remove if vou can tell me of it? ' R. M. Mobile, Ala. The pest proved to be a scale-insect very closely allied to the familiar oyster shell bark louse on apple. The fact that the eggs of the insect are laid under the old scales, which thus protect them from anything but the strongest of insecti- cides, is doubtless the reason why the soap and kerosene washes applied by the correspondent have not been more suc- cessful. The washes failed to reach the eggs, hence more scales soon hatched and another brood developed on the leaves. I would make a solution of whale oil soap at the rate of about one pound in three or four gallons of water, and then take an old tooth-brush or similar instru- ment and scrub the leaves. Be sure and remove all the old scales and the eggs under them. M. V. Slingerland. Philadelphia. the breath of spring hrings joy to the owners of belated lilies. — orders being booked. — STATE OF THE MARKET.— the GLUT. — PERFUMED VIO- LETS SELL WELL IN FAKIRS' HANDS. Spring-like weather has been the rule the past few days and the month came in without a hint of the roaring lion. For the sake of many stocks of files it is to be hoped this condition will continue as in quite a number of cases whole benches are seen where buds are not as yet in sight. Experienced growers say that if the buds are large enough to be counted five weeks before Easter, good weather and ordinary care will find them ready on time, but plants not showing them will require hard driving and very care- ful handling to be in the market at Easter. Growers are already taking orders at about .$10 per hundred flowers and buds, although some ask $12 and others want $50 per hundred plants in (5-inch pots with five flowers and over. Business the past week has been quite lively, there being no great accumulation of flowers. Beauties have been scarce and in the larger sizes it has been difficult to fill orders. Teas are quite plentiful and are generally of good quality. Beau- ties are $1 to $4perdozen; teas $4 to $6, with a few extras at $s per hundred. Carnations are a little ahead of the demand and prices are down, $1 buying very fair stock, although some commis- sion men say they have no trouble to get $10 per thousand from the fakirs for ordinary stock a day or two old. Selected flowers bring $1.50 to $2.50, with a few extra at $4. Lily of the valley sells for $3 and $4, the majority going at the minimum price. Just after the blizzard quantities of lily of the valley appeared in the fakirs' hands at 25 cents per bunch of twenty-five sprays. It was delayed stock that could not be shipped on account of the storm, but did not last long in their, hands. Long stemmed Beauties were also sold at 10 cents each then that would have cost 50 cents in the stores. The glut is a bad disease. It has no choice, attacking everything that comes in its path. Violets now seem to have a bad dose of it. The southern stock is most easily affected. The fakirs' price for the best southern doubles is 10 cents per bunch of fifty, and they are sweet; that is they seem to be nicely scented, and for some distance around the fakir the air is laden with the perfume of violet sachet powder, which gives a counterfeit odor that passes with most people. The ladies' reception at the club is to take place on the night of March 9. There will be songs and recitations followed by lunch, after which contests on the shuffle boards and bowling alleys, open to all the ladies, will take place. There will be prizes for the winners and a general good time is assured. K. Pittsburg. TRADE CONTINUES BRISK.— BADER AND HIS RHODODENDRONS. — A NARROW ESCAPE FROM FIRE. Trade remains fairly good, notwith- standing the handicap of the Lenten season. The grip is still at work in this section and is largely instrumental in keeping the florists busy. . John Bader, Allegheny, is sending to market some fine specimens of rhododen- drons in pots which retail readilv at from $3.50 to $5. Breitenstein cSc Flemm are congratu- lating themselves that Pittsburg has a good fire department. The building next to them took fire, but the only damage they received was the knocking out of their electric wiring. Regia. Floral Park, N. Y.— Joel J. Hayden has leased the greenhouses on the Tyson place, beginning June 1 next. Conrad Centner, who formerly sold cut flowers for J. L. Childs, is now operating in the same line on his own account. iSgg. The American Florist. 913 OBITUARY. WILLIAM DIETZ. The father of Conrad Deitz, Hudson boulevard. West Hoboken, N. J., died February 20. He was 82 ^-ears old and came to this country from Bavaria in 1S51. He went west and remained there until 1S53, when he settled in North Bergen and established the florist busi- ness he was engaged in up to his death. He was an esteemed and one of the best known residents of that section. The family consisted of three boys and three girls. The latter are all dead and the three sons are living. [AMES BINGHAM. James Bingham, of Russell) Ky., died February 16, aged 56 years. His death was caused by stomach trouble, from which he had been a suflerer for many years. He leaves a host of friends both in the trade and community, a wife, lour sons and four daughters. Mr. Bingham was for several years postmaster of Rus- sell, superintendent of Sunday school for fourteen years and a leader in the Meth- odist church. He was born in Athens countj', Ohio, October -i, lS-t2 and worked on the farm and in the nursery and greenhouses of \Vm. D. Kelley, of fronton, for several years before the war, during which he served in the Union army. He participated in the battles at Ft. Donelson, Pittsburgh Landing, Cor- inth, Port Gibson, Champion Hill, Jack- son, Vicksburg, Carioii Crow Bayou, Sabine Cross Roads, Monett's Ferry, Snaggy Point and others, and was hon- orably discharged from the army at New Orleans in April, 18l'>6. He returned to Ohio and worked for several years in the nurserv and greenhouses of Wm. Mc- Kellar" at Chillicothe. In 1870 he re- turned to fronton and took charge of AVm. D. Kelley's nursery and greenhouses until November, 1876, when he moved to Russell, Ky., on the Ohio river oppo- site fronton, where he established and had since successfully carried on the flo- rist and nursery business. Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists Received. H. G. Faust & Co.. Philadelphia, Pa., seeds; The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., plants; Schlegel & Fottler, Boston, Mass., seeds, plants and bulbs; Pinehurst Nurseries, Pinehurst, N. C, trees, shrubs and seeds; Ford Seed Co., Ravenna, Ohio, electric sprayers; Herbert A. Jackson, Portland, Me., trees, shrubs and vines; John D. Imlay, Zanesville, Ohio, seeds and plants; The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa., roses; R. Vincent, Jr., & Son, White Marsh, Md., plants; C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kans., plants and rooted cuttings; A. T. Hoyt, Warren, Ohio, heating apparatus; T. S. Hubbard Co., I' redonia,N. Y., small fruits; L. L. Olds, Clinton, Wis., seeds; W. L. Smith, .\urora. 111., plants; V. Lemoine & Son, Nancy, France, plants; Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, cut flowers; Bassett & Washburn, Chicago, 111., rooted cuttings and cut flowers; Welch Bros., Boston, Mass., cut flowers; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., cut flowers; Caldwell & Jones, Hartford, Conn., seeds; The Geo. A. Sweet Nursery Co., Dansville, N. \'., fruit trees; Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., plants; New Albany Box and Basket Co., New Albany, Ind., fruit boxes; Edward Gillett, South- wick, Mass., flowers and shrubs; J. A, McDowell, City of Mexico, orchids and cacti; Sander & Co., Brugges, Belgium and New York, N. Y'., plants and orchids; M. Crawford, Cuyahoga Falls, 0., straw- berries; Slaymaker cSc Son, Dover, Del., small fruits; Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York, seeds; E. H. Hunt, Chicago, 111., cut flowers; S. L. Watkins, Coloma, Cal., seeds, bulbs, plants and new fruits; A. L. Mitchell's Seed Store, Denver, Colo., seeds and bulbs. SITUATIONS. WANTS, FOR SALE. AdvertlsementB 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 SITUATION WANTED-By a jounir man; 3 years' e-xperience in afire and green'bouae. Address J D, 132 Maple St., Waterimry, Conn. nan In «reen- Qd life experl- e . ChicaKO. E. A. ClahIv, 3501 Wabash A' SITDATION WANTED-By a practical gardener, e.vperlenced In all branches, private or florist; pri- vate preferred. A3iEKlc.\N. care Am, tlorlst. SITUATION WANTED-By a stricty temperate flo- rist, with the best of references. Good deslKoer. grower, and Kreenhouse builder. A ddress O E T. care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED— In good private, public or commercial establishment, by thoroughly compe- tent Scotchmen. 35 years of age. Best of references. .1. A, WlLSux. 0*123 Princeton Ave,. Chicago, SITUATION WANTED-Scoichman. single. 24 years old. as assistant in greenhouse, either private or commercial. Best of references; 4>fi years with pres- SITUATION WANTED-By a arst-class all around florist. Growing of roses a specialt . Carnations, 'mums, palms, ferns and general stoclt; good propa- gator:'2,1 years' experience; single. Best references. Address I. S. care American Floilst. SITUATION WANTED-By practical up-to-date grower of roses, carnations, 'mums, violets, etc . for wholesale and retail cut flower trade. Good grower of palms, Al propagator. Best references. Address L G B. care American Florist. SITDATION WANTED-By practical florist, deco- rator and design worker; have 15 years' experi- ence, am married 31 years of age. Would lilie posi- tion as foreman or manager in commercial or private place Can furnish A 1 references Address E B C, care American Florist. W^ SITDATION WANTED— By younff man. 2f;. EnKlleh. ae assistant, private or commercial, or would take charge of KreeDhouaeB; IG years' experience growing roses, carnations, 'mums and general stock Mrst- class recommendations from leading growers. State wages, etc. U. Baker. Box 102. Waverley. Maes. SITUATION WANTED-March 15th as Buoerintend- ent or gardener on private estate. Practically experienced In tollowing: Designing and laying out of private grouods. care and propagation of green- house plants, shrubbery stock and fruit trees, vegeta- bles under glass and agriculture. Presently employed at New Hampshire Experiment Station. References given. Address Box To, Durham, N. li. W ANTED— Inlelllgent. strong boy to help In green- house and waltc customers. 2T5 No. Paulina St.. Chicago. line on commission. Cambridge Tile Mfg Co , Covington, Ky. WANTED TO HENT-10.000 to 20,000 feet Of glass In or near Chicago; must be In good repair. State terms, location and size. Address J F, care American Florist, WANTED-Atonceagood steady and sober man; one who has some experience In growing roses, carnations, 'mums and general stock, and who can use carpenter's and plumber's tools preferred. Address GrxNAK Teilmanx. Mailon, Ind. W" resent many American specialties, seeds, bulbs, eltles. horticultural articles, etc. Address Rei'KESentation, care American Florist. WANTED— To rent by May or June Ist. lS.4St by an experienced grower, a modem greenhouse establishment around Chicago or western stales. Party has been growing for wholesale trade for years and wants a place above lO.OOO feet. Address Bi'SiNEaa. care American Florist. ■pc J American Florist. hot water and steam Located near Trenton. N. J. Will make terms very easv Vot particulars address B. C KrsER, Trenton. N.J- FOR SALE OR LBASE-Elght greenhouses, cover-. Ing lO.OOOsq. ft .stocked with carnations and cbry- aanthemums: dwelling and stable, 1'4 acre flneland. If you mean business and are any way reasonable, we can come to terms. Wvn'INGS. Lebanon. Pa. FOR SALE— My entire florist and seed business con- sisting of flO.OOO feet of class and a very fine store in the heirt of a city of 55.000 people I Intend devot- ing my time to the vdotilatlng machinery and the Gravity pump Address E. HiPPARD. Youngstown, Ohio. FOR SALE VERY CHEAP-A fine greenhouse establishment of 10 000 sq. feet of glass in a booming city of 18 000. Very little competition. Every- thing In fine condition. A well paying investment. FOR SALE-Ten greenhouse, new 17,000 square feet of double thick glass, 11 000 feet of which are de- voted to high-grade carnations and li 000 ft. to violets, equaling the best that come to New Vork market; abundant water supolv; 17 acres of excellent land; fine residence; outhouses: healthy locality; short dl»- TTfiP Q A T IT One new 25 U. p. boiler, and J? \JXi IOzIJJCj* one 20 H. P. boiler (second- hand), both locomotive style. They are fltted with Uoyt's system of circulation (hot water), and either will circulate water faster and hotter than make of boiler In existence, A. T. HOYT, Warrex, O. CHQ PCWT ^^i^'i privilege to buv, in Salt run ntll l Lake city, Utah, the Kensington (.iiff'iihouses. cousistins of 3 bouses 18x100, one Iiou>t' ■Jii.\4o, heated with hot "water, flowing well, ^ood pressure, no charge for water. Stock sold very cheap. Reason for s-'Huil'. "M n-jt*. Good place for cut flowers. GrouiHi \" 1:1 i-r (.onii carna- tions. Rent, $40 per i# . , * , month. Married Kensingtoo Greenliouses, Salt Lake City, Utah. FOR RENT OR SALE. Six greenhouses, II ODO feet of glass, dwelling house barns and sheds, and four acres of good gardening ground May be rented for 5 or 10 years at $50 a month. Stocked with carnations and bedding plants- Stock can be bought reasonable. (Jreenhouxes are 5 years old: heated with steam and hot water Best location around Detroit. I mile from the city, opposite the Woodmere Cemetery entrance, and may be had on partnership Reason for selling out la that there la too much business on hand. Apply to ANTON KAIER, Woodmere, Mich. ^ Valuable Real Estate and \ % Greenhouse Property | I FOR SALE V BARGAIN I t TT'HE established greenhouse ? property and grounds located ^ in the suburbs of a most valuable ( and desirable section of a live citv ? of i.'j, 000 inhabitants. ? Building lots 1165 feet front by ( 100 feet deep on new street. Will ? be very valuable in the near future. ^ Trolley cars pass every 15 minutes; j 10 minutes' ride to Penna. and ? Reading R. R. Depots. Superior ■ shipping facilities and good wagon t roads. Two dwelling houses, 20 ? greenhouses stocked with Roses, • Carnations, Violets, Palms, Ferns, j Etc. Large boiler house and cel- » lar. Stable and wagon sheds. ■ New steam plant, water pumping ( outfit, 2 iron water supph' tanks, ? 2 delivery wagons, horse, buggy, ■ etc., etc. Everything in good repair. I A rare opportunity to make a ? profitable investment; well estab- ■ lished trade in the city. Will sell \ greenhouse and stock alone or in- ? elude store with good will. Easj- '■. terms. Write for further particu- j larsto SACRIFICE, care Am. Florisj. Say: "Saw it in the Florist." 914 The American Florist. Mar. 4^ We Make Collections, CORNELIUS S. LODER. Secy. PUBLISH CREDIT LISTS AND JFURNISH REPORTS. Correspondence Solicited. ....National Florists' Board of Trade. ROSES ^ CARNATIO^S VAUEY FERNS GAUX and IVY LEAVES and all kind3 of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Headquarters V Western ^^ We get ^ daily new customers because we have the reputation that all orders are punctually filled. WM. F. KASTING&CO.Va:?gT' Wholsale Florists. 444 sixth ave. LONG iJlSTANrE TELEPHONE 2985. All kinds of Florists Supplies & Wire Designs on hand* |j:^"ConBlgninent8 of good stock sollctted. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... Largest .Gr.w^er^.1... Q^^ FlOWCrS Give us an order and we will please you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL, MO. Our Store, 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY. MO. ^P'"long distance 'phone at either place. Wbol^ale [lower/\arKjfe CINCINNATI, March 2. BoseB, Beauties, select 30.U0@40.00 medium 15 00(930 00 Brldea, Bridesmaids 4 OOa 6.00 Meteors 6.003 7.00 Perles 3.00® 4 OO Carnations 1 00® ISO fancy 2 00® 3.00 Violets 76 Lily of the Talley 3.00® 4.00 Tulip? 3.00® 4 00 DafTodlls 3 OO •Bmllax 16 CO AdlanttUB 1.00 Bomana, Paper Whites 2.00® 3.00 Harrlsll 1500 Callas 8 00®10.00 ST. Louis, March 2. Bosea. Beauties 4 00® 60. 00 Brldea, Brldeamalda, Meteors... 2.00®10.00 Perlea 2.00® 5.00 Carnations 1.60® 4.00 BmUai 12.60 Adlantum 1.00 Ajparajros 40.00i860.00 71olets, California 60 " aluRle .16 " double .50 Roman hyacinths Von Slona 3.00 Narcissus, Paper White 4.00 Callas 12.50 Harrlsll 12.60 VaUey 3.00 MILWAUKKE, March 2. Boses, Beauties, long per doz. 4.00® 5 00 medium " " 2 00® 3.00 short " " 1.00® 1 50 Brides. Bridesmaids 0 OO® 8 00 Perlea 4 00® 6.00 Meteors li.OO® 8.00 Kalserlna 6 00® 8.00 Carnations, fancy 3 OOa B.OO Rood atock 1 60® 2.(0 Lily of the Valley 4.00® 6.00 Smilai 15 00®I8.00 Adlantum I 60 Asparagus 75. 00 Violets:. 60® 1.00 Callas 16.00 Harrlsll 15 00@20.00 Dutch llvaclntha 4.00® 6.00 Daffodils 3.00 Common Ferns .25 PiTTSutiHG, March 2. Hoses, Beauties 12.00860 00 Brides. Bridesmaids 6.00®10.00 " Meteors 6.0O®12.0O Kalserlns 6 00®16.0U NIphetos, Perlea 4.00® 6.00 Carnations, short sterna 75@1 00 long " 1.60® 3.00 Violets 60® 1.50 Lily of the valley „ 4 OO Bmllax 10.00®16 OO Adiani-am 76® 1.00 Asparagua 40. 00® 50.00 Hyacinths, Paper Whites 2.00® 4.00 Harrlsll per dozen 2.00® 3. OO Tulips 3.00® 4.00 Callas per dozen 100®1. 60 Tell them where you saw the ad. S. B. WINTER, Commission Handler of High Grade Out Flowers!! 21 Randolph St., CHICAQO. L. P. KELLY, Manager. TO GROWERS: 1 find a ready sale for ROSES, CARNATIONS, VIOLETS and BULB STOCK. PRICE LIST. Rose.s. per doz. 1 Beauties, extra long.. {.i.OO 1 M-lich 3 50 1 20 • 2 5IJ 16 '• 2.00 12 " 1.26 8 " l.OO Brldea per 100 16.60® 16 00 Brldesmalda. 4 00® 6.00 Meteors 6.00® 6.10 Perlea 4.00® 6 00 Carnations 1.50® 2.0O fancy 3 00 Lily of the valley 3 00® 4,00 Adlantum .76® 1 00 .25 Smllax 12 00 Asparagus 50.00® 76.00 Violets .60® 1.00 . 2.00® 4 00 Paper White.... 3.00® 4.00 Callas 10 OO(o) 20.00 Harrlsll 10.00 76 Wabash Ave, CHICAGO. Bassett&Wasiiburn 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and OiiA dtf^mACJkHJk Growers of llUt rlOWBrS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALLS Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash- ington St., Chicago. Write for special Quotations on large orders. 19-21 NDOLPH St Cn I CAO O 1. e. PRINCE S CO. imiioiesaie Gut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Agents for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attention paid to shipping orders. 88 A BO Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. E. C. AMLING Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, W. S. HEffRON, Mgr. ....CHICAQO. KENNIGOTT BROS. GO. Wholesale Gut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. 42-44 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. WIRB WORK A SPECIALTY. WIETOR BROS. SUCCESSORS TO ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO. Wholesale Growers of GUT FLOWERS 51 WABASH AVENUE, For American Beauties. Mention American Florist. 91G The American Florist. Mar. ^, Samuel §. PennoGk. riNE VAILEY AWAYS ON HAND. Wholesale Florist, I6I2-I4-I6-I8 Ludlow Street, .PHILADELPHIA, PA, Open Day and Night from 12 a. m. flonday to 10 p. m. Saturday. A select grade of VALLEY on hand the year round. AMERICAN BEAUTIES our specialty. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies. BOSTON... ^ FLOWERS I»rloe ]L,ls1:s m^iiled. 6^ :Bro»xa«lelcl St., iBOSXON", JVX^^SS. CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' "^"""l^^' ^X. ''"•*• WELCH BROS., Proprietors. CUT FLOWERS of the New Pink Carnation Dorothy Mandell, received Monday, Wednesday and Friday. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR. Wholesale Florists, y jobbers in '"'"Vitf^ SUPPLIES A. (J, I FLORISTS' VASES. j\ ' Horticultural Auctioneers. %/ 84 Hawley Street, BOSTON, CINCINNATI GUT FLOWER CO. CH C ioi 416 Walnut St.. CINCINNATI, OHIO. H.G.BERNING Wholesale riorist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... 1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, 27 S. nth St., Telephone 63-64. pniLADElPHIA. Orders by mall, telegraph or telephone will receive prompt attention. Consignments of yood stock BoJlclted. BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE GALAX LEAVES, For Decorating and all Florists' Designs. CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. LInville. Mitchell Co.. N. 0. r-L HARDY GUT FERNS rted, OAI.AX LKAVKS, Bruiize, Green per laoo. LAUKBIi FESTOONING, Sj 00 per 100 yards. All orders by wire or mall promptly filled. ciiO'vvr^ i^'Ejwiv 00., 27 Beacon St., B0S10^, MASS. Whol^ale power/\arK?|5 PHILADELPHIA. March 1. Roses, Teas B.OO® 8.00 ■• extra 8 00®1U 00 Beauties, extra per doz. ii.00@7.00 firsts •• •■ 2,6O®4.0O " " seconds " 3.00(&2.50 Carnations 1.00® 2 50 Lily of the vaUey. Tulips 2.000 4.00 AsparaKUSplumosus 35.00®5O.0O Sprengerll sprays 2.00® 5.00 Bmllax 16.00® 20.00 Violets, double 250 1.00 Narclsfl. Roman Hyacinths 2 00® 4 00 Adlantum 1.00® 1.50 Mignonette 2.00® 4.01) Boston, March 1. Boses, Beauties, best 20.00® 25. 00 medium 10 00® 25 OO culls s.ooaio.oo Meteors 4.00® 8 00 Brides. Bridesmaids 4,00® S.OO Carnations, ordinary 1.00® 1.50 fancy 2 00(5)3 00 Lily of the valley, Mignonette l.CO® 3.00 Vloleta 20® .60 IlarrlBll lilies 8.00®10 (0 Catlleyas 30.00@35 00 Tulips. Daffodils 1.00® 3 CO Roman Hyacinths, Narcissus P, White 1.60® 2.0O GIVE US A TRIAL.!' WE CAN PLEASE YOU. HEADQUARTERS ■.^^e>N YORK Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Wholesale Com- lission Florist, 495 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire DeslKDS. WM. F. KASTING, C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist^ 1122 PINE STREET, .^m^ ST. LOUIS, MO. Cr A complete line of Wire Designs. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3 J 34 Olive Street, ,^ ^ J« St. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. EDWARD BEID, Wlioi6§al6 Fiorl§i 1526 RANSTEAD STREET, Long Distance 'Phone, PHILADELPHIA. Dumont & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Carnations a Specialty.^*.^*^' 1305 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. Telephone 31)22 D. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Long Distance 'Phone 1-41-2B D. Consignments of Roses, Carnations, Violets solicited. ..MILTON W. WOODROFFE.. Successor to WM. C. SMITH, Wholesale Florist, 1604. LUDLOW STREET, i^ PHILADELPHIA. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, 17 N. JUNIPER STREET. ^'^^"b'S^ISIa. PHILADELPHIA, PA. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITKI), Easter Orders "GflLflX LtflVES.,,,1 LEUGOTHOE SPRAYS slioNhl li.' |ilii,T.I II. .a. Srii,l for inliTin^ition. HARL.AN P. KELSEY. Introducer. 110(i Irt-inoiit liiiildlnu:, BOSTON, HI.VSS. For Insurance Against Damage by Itai* Address JOHN G. ESLER, - Sec'y F. H. k^ SADDLE RIVER, N. J. HAIL i8gg. The American Florist. 917 THOMAS YOING, Jr. Wholesale Florist, 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Decker, Blauvelt Co. • WHOLESALE FLORISTS • 42 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Telephone 2387-l8th St. Shipping orders will receive prompt and careful attention. Top Grade BEAUTIES, BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS. Extra Carnations. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. WALTER F. SHERIDftN, FLORIST WHOLESALE 39 West 28th Street, Roses shipped to all points. J* NEW YORK. Price List on application Choice Carnations Choice Roses >^ .M Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Mention the American P'lc.rist. JOHN TOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice cut flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. Price list on application. Mention the American Florist. J. K. ALLEN. Wholesale Florist. Specialties: AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES AND VIOLETS. Special Stock. 57 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. ^yPrlce Lists on application. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404>4I2 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cut Flower ISalea at 6 o*clock Every AIomlD&r DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. WM. H. , note of this. It GUNTHER, . 30 West 29th Street. NOTICE Lo FLOWER GROWERS Our customers call for more Roses, Carnations and Violets. Send consignments to EBTABLIBHED J. J. PERKINS & CO., 1872. 52 y(,es, 2911, st.. NEW YORK. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 1054-3S. Wbol^ale ffowerT^arKjfe New York, March I. Roaes, Beauties select 20. medium lu. nils UlTlch Brunner 15 urldesmalds. Hrldee. Meteors 2 " Morgans, CuBln. Perles 2 Carnations fancy 2. Violets Lllr of the valley. Tulips Roman Hyaclntna, Freeslas Uarrls'l Illlles 5 Daffodils .. 1 Mignonette .- 2. Sweet Peas Cattlevas 20 gmllax 12 Asparagus Adlantum BUFFALO, March 2 Roses, Beauties 4. " Brides, Bridesmaids, Meteors. .. :i " Perles, Nlphetos. ,00(g25.M 00015.00 00® 5.00 00® 20. 00 00® 8 00 .110® U.OO .00® 4. CO 35« .50 .75® 2 00 60® 1 00 00® 8 00 CO® 2 OO 00® 4.00 75® I 00 00® 30 00 .00i»15 00 O0i»12.50 to® 4.00 00810 00 fancies , 2 LllT of the valley 2, Bmllax Adlantum 1 . Asparagus Hardy Ferns Violets Romans, Paper Whites 2 UarrlBll 8 Tulips, Daffodils 2. Callas 6. P^reeslas rURDY & BLflUVELT Sweet Peas, Roses, Violets, Smilax, Carnations. 57 West 30th St., NEW YORK. Telephone. No. 260t;-38. Daily mariner quotations to applicants. MILLANG & CO. Goinmission Florists 48 West 29th St., NEW YORK. Ciipable, exptTienred. Consignments solicited. ROSES VIOLETS LILIES JULIUS LANG 53 WEST 30th STRtll NEW YORK CARNATIONS Telephone 913-38. Mention the .\ii nil Florist. The New York Gut Flower Go. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24th Street, relephone733-l8th. NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orderi. M. A. HART, Gomnilsslon'''U" Gut Flowers, 44 WEST 29th street. NEW YORK OtTY. THK BEST MARKET IN NEW YORK. 'Phone I307 38th St. rord Bros... ^ ^Wholesale Florists 111 West 30th Street. NEW YOBK. Coniignmentt Solicited. Telephone, 260 38(h St Established 1891. Tel. 1615-38. G. E. BRADSHAW, UUI I lOWBiS COMMISSION 117 WEST 30th STREET, Consignments Solicited. NEW YORK. CAN FILLYOURORDEBS FORFINE '■^ -g /^ W W BEAuiiEs Law. L. Horan, RIDESMAIDS ^^ ^^ * ^* ^^^* t*Xi^ RIDES WHOLESALE FLORIST. ^ CARNATIONS. Write for Price Iiist. 34 W. 29tli St., NEW YORK. ican Florist when wntinir. VIOLETS VALLEY ROMANS NARCISSUS POINSETTIA 918 The American Florist. Mar. ^, The ^EEt) TMbE. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. New York, Mar. 1.— The S. S. "South- ■wark" arrived to-day with eight repre- sentatives of Dutch bulb houses on board. Among recent arrivals in New York are H. J. Goemans and H. P. Hugenholtz, representing K. J. Kuyk, of Belgium and Holland. Christian Moller, of the firm of Theodor Jensen & Co., seed exporters, Copenhagen, Denmark, died on February 3. The affairs of the house remain the same as heretofore under the direction of Mr. Theodor Jensen. Frankfort, Ky., Feb. 20.— The con- tract for furnishing garden seeds to the State Agricultural Department for spring distribution was let this morning to Burpee & Co., of Philadelphia. The amount to be expended is $10,000. — Louisville Times. Onion growers in the Scioto Valley, Ohio, are reported to have suffered severely from the recent frosts, especially those who have been holding stock to sell at a high price. Many of the sets are so badly frozen as to be worthless. Where the sets have been stored in open crates, the loss will be much heavierthan where they have been placed in piles, as in the latter method only the outer ones are frozen. Detroit. SLIGHT DAMAGE BY FROST.— GOOD FLOW- ERS SELL READILY. — VIOLETS AT A FUNERAL AND AT THE CLUB MEETING. — JOTTINGS AMONG THE GROWERS. The cold weather is gone and our flo- rists are now busy telling how much coal they have used. Several report the loss of a few plants by frost, especially those that have old houses, but no very serious damage was done. Holznagleand the Pontiac Floral Com- pany are cutting some very fine roses, which find a ready sale. Last week H. C. Park, a gentleman -who was one of the few in Detroit that kept greenhouses for private use, died suddenly, and being a lover of flowers, a ■very large quantity of violets were used at the funeral, the casket being covered with them; some 20,000 were used. The violet is getting to be well done around Detroit and some good stock is sent in. Jas. Taylor, of Mt. Clemens, has one house that is producing ver3' good stock and he is making arrange- ments to build another. Robt. Klagg, of Mt. Clemens, has three houses of violets and has been very successful. He is to build three more large houses for them. John E. Carey, also of Mt. Clemens, a grower of roses and violets, has met with, to us, a new pest to roses, the eel worm, which is causing him serious loss. The Florists' Club is progressing and making good headway for the coming convention. At our last meeting four new members were elected. The violet was the subject for discussion and all the violet growers gave their ideas. It was both amusing and interesting. Some good pointers could be gained. The interest in the meetings is growing through these discussions. Stephen Taplin invited the club to visit his place to mspect his boiler, an invention of his own. R. F. ESTABLISHED 1802 SEEDS LATANIA BORBONIGA'p'e^^ ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, At S6 per 1000 seeds. ■ ) At $3 per pouad. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK FRANCIS BRILL Hempstead, Long Island, N. Y. GROWER AND DEALER Choice Long Island Cabbage Seed Of all leading Varieties and Finest Strains. Finest American Grown Cauliflower Seed and MARKET GARDENERS SUPPLIES. IS THE BAISEB OF CYCLAMEN GROWERS do not forget that L. P. DeLANGHE-YERVAENE, Nurserymen. 150 Rue de Constantinople. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM. Cyclamen Papilio. The most beautiful strain in tlie world. Price: 100 seeds, $3; 50O seeds, $12; 1000 seeds, $20. To be delivered us soon as harvested, from begiuninji; ot July. SDPr^i&i TIE«- Cyclamen, Orchids. Cocos I PECIALTIES. weddeiiana. Bromelias. I DiDonant ! We have just received from our growers quotations on Roman llyacinths, Narcissus grandiflora, etc., for next season's delivery and are in positon to make "Rock Bottom" rates. It will pay you to get our prices before closing contracts. WRITE OR WIRE. Tuberoses. "HALLOCK" STRAIN DWARF EXCELSIOR PEARL, strictly first size bulbs. $7.50 per 1000; 2000 for $14.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK, CHICAGO, 14 Barclay St. 84-86 Randolph St. H. Zyp & Co., BULB GROWERS and NURSERYMEN, Uitgeesf, Holland, IJEREBY notify the American trade that their representative, Mr. H. Zyp, has arrived in New York. All mail matter for them until May 7th should be addressed to Messrs. Knauth, Nachod & Kuhne, ^■^NEW YORK. { EXTRA 'choice 'fLOWER 'seVdV. ! il-Lst free on upplication. Z FRED. ROEMER. Seed Grower. • ■ .. ., yuedliniiurff, Germany, 4 Everybody is more pleased it you say "saw your ad. in the American Florist" when writine. i V^'^^ ^^^ Printed talk or ' *• |iii1 - II talk would never have built up the ^ immense Iron Age business. It's the work that's behind the machines and the excellent work they do in the field and garden that sells them in increasing numbers every year. Our success is built on work — not talk. See an Iron Age machine at work and it will talk for itself. It does the best work in the least time. The latest Iron Age Implements ire fiescrilied in the handsome Iron A;;.- Book for we send free. The Iron Ace Hill nml l>rlll x«-«l.i u wheel IB inehee high with a two-inch trejid. OpeniL plow is eloK-proof, ln.stantly adjustable in depth. 1 he liopper holds 4 quarts and is close to the ground, niaUiim accurate spaclDE possible. (Jan be changed Instanllv from a row drill to a hill dropper. Patented cam index regulates (low of seed. For particulars address BATEMAN MFG. CO.. Box l84Grenloch. N. J. i8gg. The American Florist. 919 ^^^' Copy Of Testimonial ^ We undersigned, all importers of bulbous stuff, express our satisfaction with the way in which Messrs. J-^J-J- Gt. van WAVEREN & KRUIJFF, Bulb Growers, Sassenheim, Holland, executed our orders in the unfavorable bulb season, 1898. Notwithstanding: reports received from Holland, point- ing to a general failure of the crop, the Stuff received from above mentioned firm was of first quality in every respect and did not show any difference from previous years. ___3It is a fact that, notwithstanding a failure of the crop in general, there still was a lot of regular quality on'the Dutch market. The question was whether Dutch Bulb Exporters WCre or were HOt inclined tO suffer in behalf of their customers a financial sacrifice, caused by the market running up to even 40-50' ' above selling prices. _ J Messrs. Ot. VAN WAVEREN & KRIIJFE did the latter, not intimidating their customers by circulars announc- ingjpoor stuff and only partial filling of orders. On the contrary, they availed themselves of circumstances to show their energy, and have proved that the small advance which their quotations generally show on those of other growers, is greatly compensated by the fact that the interests of their customers are through all circum- stances safe in their hands. St. Louis. Mo. j^4i^^ ^^^^ I nd i anapo 1 i ^ Detroit .Mich. T)igtoa. D.C* ^. Astoria. L.I P ark-Ridge. 1 11 . ^X^PcL-'^u*.^ /ttytyv^^e^r-^ - I'- ^^ -i^tmmt^ nm < *<»«•'*— C—i—^ Ar 1 i ng t o n-He 1 g ht s . 1 11 I n d i a n a p o 1 i s . I n d MR. KAPTEYN, agent, has arrived and will soon begin his round trip. Parties wishing him to give a call are invited to address correspondence up to May 1st to MESSRS. F. B. VANDEGRIFT & CO., 66 Beaver Street, NEW YORK CITY. tToiy. Mle h. ^ 920 The American Florist. Mar. 4^ The Nursery Ts:aE)E. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. William Rosso will establish a nur- sery at Johnson, Neb., this spring. J. W. Kerr, of Denton, Md., is the most earnest advocate of the native plum. Nurserymen have, as a rule, been busy for the past three months, advocating their theories and hobbies before the vari- ous horticultural societies. The steamer Dike Rickmers, which arrived at New York this week, left Havre January 19 and carried over $20,000 worth of nursery stock. She broke down in mid-ocean and put into St. Johns for coal. The Governor of New Zealand has, as a measure of precaution against scale and other pests, designated Auckland and Wellington as the only ports through which importations of nursery stock will be admitted, and has provided for their inspection at those points. The committee of the National Nur- serymen's Association is preparing to ask of the joint Traffic Association such mod- ification of the western classification as will permit the shipment of bales not completely wrapped, weighing less than 100 pounds, at the first class rate, with numerous other lesser concessions. Prof. L, H. Bailey defines his position anent San Jose scale and the codlin moth by saying that in his own orchard he would prefer the scale, as he believes it more amenable to treatment. At the same time he believes that the scale may become a greater menace from the fact that it is readily distributed. He is an advocate of inspection. The German foreign office has notified the United States that the edict intended as a precaution against San Jose scale has been so modified that American oranges, lemons and raisins will be admitted to Germany without inspection and all American fresh and dried fruits will be allowed to pass in bond through Germany without inspection. Further modifications of the decree are expected. Cleveland. trade continues brisk. — ST. VALENTINE brought many orders. — THE COLD WEATHER RESULTED IN SLIGHT LOSS. — A trio's trip to PHILADELPHIA. Business continues (juite brisk, good stock finding sale at prices varying but little from previous cjuotations. Carna- tions are more plentiful and are improv- ing in ()uality. The late unpleasantness in the weather caught nobody, so far as has been heard, although the strain on the coal pile was exceedingly severe. Smith& Fetters were reported to have had their stock in the greenhouse in the rear of their store frozen, but the damage as finally reported by them was trifling. Valentine's day developed an unusualh' good business for nearly every body, some saj'ing that it reminded them of Easter. Good stock of all kinds sold well, although violets, lily of the valley and carnations seemed to lead. J. M. Gasser, Herman Hart and A. Schmitt were the only Cleveland men who went to Philadelphia. They had the usual troubles enroute and were on the road over two days, but got there finally and in advance of many of the flowers. A. AN OPENER!! and general assortment of dormant ornamentals and summer flowering bulbs, A.T A-UCTIOPf, HARDY H. P. ROSES CRIMSON RAMBLERS Tuesday, March 7, AT J. P. CLEARY^S. 60 Vesey Street, NEW YORK. SPRINGFIELD, F.&F. NURSERIES Wholesale Growers, TREES & PLANTS in Full Assortment. TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. THE WABASH R. R. COMPANY The Short and Quick Line between the Ea3t and West connecting Buffalo, Detroit and Toledo with Chicago, St. Louis, Kan- sas City and Omaha. The Wabash is the Only Line running sleeping cars and chair cars (free) between Buffalo and St. Louis and Kansas City. Through sleeping cars between New York and Boston and St. Louis and Chi- cago run every day. Ifor further information apply to the nearest Railroad Ticket Agent, or to H. B. McCLELLAN, G. E. A.. 387 Broadway, New York City, J. D. McBEATH, N. E. P. A.. E State Street, Boston, Man. C. S. CRANE. Gen. Pass. & Tkt. Agt.. St. Louis, Mo. Successful Fruit Growing The Superintendent of the Lenox Sprayer Com- pany, of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, has delivered iin address before the Lenox Horticultural Society at Lenox, Mass. The address is almost a college education to fruit growers, fruit dealers, and in fact to anybody eating fruit or even having but a few fruit "trees, or in any way concerned. Had this address been placed on the market in book form it would no doubt have sold at a good price. The full address, profusely ilh]^tr;iiiil, in pamph- let form, will be sent coniiilii]i.'ni.n\ tci anyone enclosing ten cents, for i^i-lilji', i^* tin' Lenox Sprayer Company, 6 WesI St., I'm, 11. ■Id, Mass. OLD COLONY NURSERIES Hardy Shrubs, Trees, Vines, Evergreens and Perennials. A larse and fine stock of well rooted plants grown In a sandy loam. Good phiDls. best sizes for plantlDK, very cheap. Trade cataIoj2ue fiee on application. T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. P>EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. The Reading Narnery, READING, MASS. ESTABLl.SHBD 18M. ViburnufflTomentosuffl A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSspec'Ialtv Price list and descrlpLlve cntaIOj:uo on application. REA BROTHERS, Norwood, Mass. Everj'body is more pleased if you say "saw your ad. in the Ameincan Florist" when writing. 1840 1899 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦ j ELECTROS... 4. I X For Catalogue Purposes, x WE have a larj.-!- a^Mrlninit of strictlv high-cla-^ Ijalft s of wliich wo.-an supph elirtros suitable for iMtalcL'u.! iUuslration. If you u-ed MnMhin^' ill this wav. state vour re- .liiir.-niHiils and we will submit proofs of tile illustrations in stock Price for cash only 15 cents per square Inch. THE AMERICAN ELORIST CO., 324Dtarborn St.. CHICAGO. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ SEND for handsome illustrated Cata- logue of the largest collection of choice Foreign and .\merican STRAWBERRIES in .\merica. ^ ^ Introducer of tf.e great '■Louis Cauthier " PURFI.E BEECH. A line lot of low hranclied seedlings, 5 to 6 feet hiijh, several times transplanted. $9.00 per do7en. RIVIORS PI RPLE BEECH, grafted, trimmed up. 8 to 9 feet, $12 00 per dozen. A vaiualile descriptive oatalogue and wholesale prit.-e list of larfze assortment of ornamental nur- sery stock for all in the trade. SAMUEL C. MOON. Morrlsvllle, Bucks Co., Pa. DECORATIVE STOCK l-'or l,.«c.M |iih<.-oi ,1 siHllllKN >\I1L4X l.(i\(, N i;i hLI I'l N IS. llul.l.^ s \1{AL i.i; \ \ 1^ I 11 \ \i 11:' 'i"v r \i.\i-- i f.RNS. Miis^ Ml'^ ll.ini 'I AN n \1 \i.Mll,IA KCM.I Ai.i: \vnt.j Mccreary. JONES & CO.. Grove Hill, Ala. Fire!! Fire!! FLORISTS" MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. j^^Write now. Delays are Dangerous. W. J. VESEY, Sec'y, • Ft. Wayne. Ind. GARDENING This is the paper to recommend to your customers, the leading horticultural journal in .Vmerica for amateurs S2.00 Per Year. Sample Copies Free. Liberal terms to tlorlpts w ho take subterlplluns. THE GARDENING CO. "°"°" °"'^- CHICAGO. i8gg. The American Florist. fa21 Walker's Excelsior Plant M WILL DO IT! It is scientifically prepared J" J- will produce strong:, vigorous growth and an abundance of flowers J-J" will drive insects from the soil. Columbus, Ohio. Gentlemen: — Results from your Excelsior Plant Food are very gratilying to our customers. Xo brand we have ever used gives better results. Yours truly, k. W. Livingston's Sons. WE flRNISn PURE BONE MEAL! % A Few Words from the Well-known Seed Firm of Calla, Ohio. Gentlemen;— Replying to yours of the 21st as to how we like your Excelsior Brand Plant Food, we are pleased to be able to report that we find it superior to anything of the kind on the market. Respectfully, . . L. TEMPLIN & SONS, Per S. \V. Ebert. Send for Printed matter, FREE package of the Food, and our Six-color Lithograph Hanger. FLOWER CITY PLANT FOOD CO., 27 Mill St., ^^ ROCHESTER, N. Y. I VAUGHAN'S BOOKfsaFLORISTS is now ready and will be sent to all florists who ask for it. It contains all the best NEW FLOWER SEEDS and ! PLANT NOVELTIES of the season. PRIMULA FOBBESI THE "BABY PRIMROSE." Blooms in three months from seed. Pkt. (.jOO seeds) 2.")C. PRIMULA VULGARIS K good seller. Pkt. 13c. AGATH^A CC£LEbTI:i— The Blue Daisy. The flowers are the very couiuei-(.iii-t of the Purls Daisy; color sky lie with !i yellow disc; of easy growth and produces flowers all the >ar. Si-inch. .V fine winter-bloomer. Trade pkt., loc; ;-i oz., -SIX'. 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. Vaughan's Seed Store, 84-86 Randolpli St. CHICAGO. W.W.M.••.•M».•M•V.M.M,M.VMMWWi'.V,'W.M.M.^^W^^^^^^ CARNATIONS. Also La Rooted Cuttiujisof Nov- elties and Standard Va- rieties. Send for price list. Violets. Campbell SwANLEY White and California GIANT DOUBLE ALYSSUM. W. R. SHELMIRE, Lock Box 10, AvondaU. Pa. Carnation Cuttings. Jubilee and Triumph, the befet red and pink, rooted, strung and clean $1 40 per lUU not rooted, etronn and clean 75 Albertlnl, very fine stock, rooted, etrorg and Clean 1 CO not rooted strong and c'ean 100 Daybreak. Ivory aad McGowan, rooted, eAtra Htrong 1 00 " not rooted, extra stronK i>\\ " LE MARS GREENHOUSES, Le Mars, la. TELEGRAPH CODE OF THE AM. SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION In either stiff orHexlble cover, address orders to AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. CHICAGO. 922 The American Florist. Mar. 4, Our pasTiMEs. Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and cycling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfield St.. Boston, Mass.; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., 'Chicago, 111. Bowling Interest at St. Louis. The regular meeting of the bowlers was held on Monday, and as this was the final meeting of the January and Febru- ary series, for which a prize had been offered, the attendance and enthusiasm were above the average. The notable feature of the evening's work was Chas. A. Kuehn's sensational finish in which he won the series from Carl. Beyer and D. Finlayson, who were tied in the lead- ing place: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. C. A. Kuehn 172 180 151 169 168 CO. Sanders 157 133 149 146 Carl Beyer 165 124 166 120 143 J. .7. Beneke 143 131 124 167 141 Emil Schray 140 139 128 154 140 D. Pinlavson 133 142 151 130 139 J. W. Kunz 142 139 113 144 134 F. J. Fillmore 142 157 108 124 132 John Young 135 139 110 128 F. C. Weber 121 118 147 127 128 The score for the series is as follows: Games High Total Name. Plaved. Game. Score. Av. C A. Kuehn .... 37 212 5826 157 C. Beyer 28 226 4381 156 D. Finlayson .... 37 225 5771 156 J. J. Beneke .... 37 184 5519 149 C. C. Sanders .... 27 193 3857 143 Emil Schray 13 172 1862 143 John Young 19 153 2372 142 J. W. Kunz 32 194 4418 138 E. F. Tesson 3 155 399 133 F. C. Weber 28 147 3759 132 F. J. Fillmore. ... 29 158 3675 130 R. F. T. The Chicago Medal Contest. The first series of medal contests upon Mussey's alleys was participated in by ■eleven players and some fair scores were rolled, George Asmus setting a new high record by making 196. The members were enthusiastic over the alleys, which are easily the finest in the city, but agreed that the accommodation furnished was not so good as had been expected. The following is the night's score: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4tli. Av. Geo. Asmus 143 165 196 147 163 J. S. Wilson 137 179 130 149 149 George Stollery 168 133 121 170 148 Fred. Stollery 152 164 110 98 131 C. W. McKellar 122 120 147 130 E. F. VVinterson 166 119 111 129 Alex. Henderson 122 133 100 151 125 James Hartshorne 123 109 134 123 P. .7. Hauswirth 116 126 121 Walter Kreitling 108 153 105 109 119 August Lange 135 91 93 130 112 The following is the record up to date: Games High Total played, game >arae. George Asmus . . J. S. Wilson . . . John Zech George Stollery . . G. L. Grant .... Fred. Stollery. . E. F. Winter'son . Chas. liallnir . . P.J. Hauswirth . James Hiirlshorne C. W. JIcKellar . Alex. Henderson . August Lange John Degnan. Walter Kreitling. H. C. Rowe . . . 142 points. 2484 2269 282 1099 1049 1032 1283 1020 1591 1935 1675 With Cleveland Bowlers. There was a very good attendance at the allej'S Monday evening, but while there was plenty of fun, the scores did not run large, even the best of them tail- ing off from previous records. Pentecost and Eadie were the hottest contestants, as the possession of the badge lay between them and their averages were so close for the month that Monday's games decided who was to be the winner. Pentecost won out again. C. J. Graham was high for single game with 168. Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. Av. A. Graham 154 141 163 153 S. N. Pentecost 135 135 155 142 C. J. Graham 136 131 167 142 E. H. Cushman 124 140 137 134 J. Dobson 101 154 146 134 Jas. Eadie . . . ■ 125 108 147 127 A. Hart 128 139 102 123 A. H. Gr.iham 143 119 101 121 .7. Stanley Ill 128 92 110 Gordon Gray 119 87 96 101 H. Hart 99 99 C. Wilson 84 108 96 A. Bowling at Buffalo. Eighteen enthusiasts participated in the last contest on our alleys. Webber rolled the best game, making 174, but D. J. Scott won the head of the list with an average of 157. Name. 1st. 2nd. 3rd. 4th. Av. D. J. Scott 170 135 156 167 157 W. Scott 153 125 162 141 146 Long 141 146 144 Nolan ■. . 137 137 155 143 Kasting 119 133 152 160 141 Webber 174 137 99 139 Bloy 155 133 124 Vil W. B. Scott 160 108 124 157 137 Kumpf 131 108 162 134 Phil Scott 129 138 134 Braik 140 147 110 127 131 Rebstock 103 106 164 139 128 McClure Ill 137 124 125 124 Cloudsley 110 98 157 114 120 Schmid 106 111 118 113 Grever 97 113 105 Budd 103 95 90 118 101 Charies 89 78 75 81 W. A. New York Pastimes. The New York Florists' Bowling Club met on Monday evening, February 20, and voted to have the postponed Flat- bush-New York contest pulled off on the afternoon of Monday, March 13. Scores were made during the evening as follows: Name. Ist. 3d. Av. Lculv 153 160 157 Manda 137 153 145 O'Mara 143 148 145 Burns 146 133 139 Plumb 150 120 1:75 Hafner 123 133 128 Donhin 118 122 120 Tr.aendly 112 123 118 Bunyard 112 113 113 Davis 89 107 98 Werner 74 74 There were a number of visitors at the practice meeting on February 27, at which the following scores were recorded; Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. 5th. Av. Lang 137 152 127 . 176 148 O'Mara 162 121 161 141 151 147 Burns 135 140 145 167 147 Hatner 135 119 149 119 131 Grant 114 121 130 122 Maiida 116 121 108 140 121 Plumb 121 121 Stewart 93 150 116 132 99 119 Donlan 148 83 105 112 Penmjin 89 112 116 119 109 Traendlv 98 105 123 109 Vaughail .... Ill 91 101 Indianapolis. TRADE GOOD IN THE INDIANA METROPOLIS. — PLANTS SELL WELL. — EXAGGERATED FROST BITES. — BUILDING IN SIGHT. Business for the last two weeks has been very good, but flowers, with the exception of violets, which are rather plentiful, were in good demand, and as the weather improves the sale of pot plants has notably increased. Blooming plants seem to be more in favor with the public than ever. This is especially true of cyclamens, which have sold very well this winter. H. W. Rieman has sold over 500 large plants, and J. Heidenreich reports smaller plants as selling well. Reports of stock frozen during the recent cold spell have 'proved to be very much exaggerated. At the Bertermann Floral Company's, for instance, of whom it was first said that they had three houses frozen stiff, nothing but a house of callas showed a few slightly damaged leaves. H. Rieman considered his loss too small for anj- estimate, and with A. Wiegand& Son, who probably suffered most, the loss is much smaller than first expected. J. Vondersaar, who also had a hard fight with frost this winter, will have a large boiler put in next summer; John Heidenreich plans a general overhauling of his entire plant, and Sonnenschmidt & Junge will add a lew small houses, about 1,500 to 2,000 feet of glass, to their place. At the next florists' meeting, March 8, premiums will be awarded on leading varieties of roses and violets. H. Rieman has a white seedling for the second year that promises to more than equal the leading white carnations. The Bertermanns are glad to report their brother William's health as very much improved during his sojourn in California. He will return to Indian- apolis in April. H. Junge. . . ■ NOTICE ■ On Monday, February 27th, 1899, we will be at our new quarters 42 and 44 Randolph Street .CHICAGO, ILL. KENNICOTT BROS. CO. i8gg. The American Florist. 923 The Morris Floral Co. THE SPOT CASH GREENHOUSES. AD. A. .^ — MORRIS, ILL. TRADE LIST, March, 1899. CARNATION CUTTINGS. p„ loo Ar^iNl.-, liii.' ,l;irk iiink J.S.00 Evi'liua, hr^l ].:i\iii^' white 3.00 Empri'ss, dark red 3.00 Gold Nugget, yellow 4.00 Painted Lady 3.00 Psyche, variegated 2.00 Mary Wood, «hite 3.00 Flora Hill, white 1..50 Daybreak, shell pink l.fiO Tri'umph, the big pink 2.00 Jubilee, scarlet . l.iiO Mayor Pingree, big cream 1..W Armaziudy, variegated 1..50 Victor, pink 3.00 John Young 4.(K) New York -I.IIO Mrs. Jas. Dean 4.(10 Mrs. Frances Joost . . . 3.50 Souttiiit;'; at 100 rates. CARNATIONS! Well rooted cuttings, free from rust, guar- anteed in every respect, pg^ jqq pg, ,ooo VICTOR $3.00 $20.00 MAYOR PINGREE 2.00 15.00 DAYBREAK 1.50 12.50 FLORA HILL 1.50 12.50 WM. SCOTT 1.00 7.50 TIDAL WAVE 1.00 7.50 LIZZIE McGOWAN 1.00 7.50 A. G. PRINCE & CO., 88-90 Wabash Hve.. - - CHICAGO, ILL. 75,000 CARNATIONS 75,000 Flat grown, well rooted, strong stock. CASH WITH ORDER. Per 100 Per 1000 GOLIATH (new), rose pink .... $8.00 J70.00 SNOW QUEEN (new), white . . . 5.00 40.110 UNCLE SAM (new), variegated. . 5.00 40.00 PLUTO (new), dark cerise .... 3.00 30.00 MRS. S. A. NORTHWAY 3.50 18.00 GENESEE 1.50 12.00 VICTOR 3.00 25 00 McBURNEY 2.50 20.0(1 JUBILEE 2.50 20.0(1 ARMAZINDY 2.00 15.1HI TRIUMPH. 2.00 15.00 MAYOR PINGREE 2.50 20.00 DAYBREAK 1.50 12.(10 FLORA IIII.T. 3.(H1 15.00 TID.M. W \\ i; \.M 12.00 ROM': i,Mi:i;N, scott (.."lO i3.(io HENRY A. NIEMEYER, Erie, Pa. Maud Adams. HEEP cerise red of a verj' pleasing shade under *^ any light, a large, bold, handsome flower with extra strong stem, 18 to 24 inches high, with good calyx and exceedingly free flowering. The flow- ers sold in New York last season and the present one at $8.00 per 100. It was one of the sensations in cut flowers the whole season. Certificated N. Y. F. C. '98. PRICE: $3 per doz., $10 per 100, $75 per 10(X), 6atdoz. rate, 50 at 100 rate, 350 at 1000 rate. FOR SALE BY FRANK NIQUET, \^^^ Patchogue. Long Island, N. Y. ...OR BY... JOHN N. MAY, E. G. HILL & CO., Summit, N. J. Richmond, Ind. CARNATIONS Healthy Rooted Cuttings N..w Ready. Flora Hill, Alba Superba, Mayor Pingree, Jubilee, Hector, Victor, Daybreak, Triumph. Wm, Scott, Armazindy. Minnie Cook. Write for prices. PENNROCK CO., Box 252. Wilmington, Del. Successful growers become successful sellers when they advertise in the Ameri- can Florist. :\i»vwwwwwwwwwv Carnation BloomsiCuttings CHICAGO CARNATION CO. GROWERS OF STICTLY PANCY CARNATIONS ONLY- BLOOMS EQUAL TO ANY EXHIBITION STOCK, j* ^ We to-(3ay stand at the head as Carnation growers. After shipping our blooms nine hundred miles, and being in boxes fifty-two hours, we won more first prizes than any other firm in the United States at the American Carnation Society Convention recently held at Philadelpha. Also won highest honor of the exhibition— the Medal offered by the Society of American Florists. Conse- quently we have the best cuttings from such healthy plants. Per 100 Per 1000 S5.00 $40.00 MRS. C. M. BRADT 5 to 8c each 5.00 40.00 COLD NUCCET 5 to 6c *' 5.00 40.00 MRS. JAMES DEAN 4 to 6C " 5.00 40.00 AROYLE 3 to 5C " 5.00 40.00 NEW YORK 4 " 5.00 40.00 JOHN YOUNG 4 " 5.00 35.00 MRS. F. JOOST 3 tO 4c *' 4.00 30.OO EVELINA 2 " 4.00 30.00 BON TON 3 " 4.00 30.00 EMPRESS 3.00 20.00 VICTOR 2 to 4c " 2.00 15.00 JUBILEE 4 to 6C " 2.00 15.00 ARMAZINDY 2 to 4c " 2.00 15.00 FLORA HILL 3 to 4C " 2.00 15.00 DAYBREAK 2 to 3C " 10.00 75.00 C. H. CRANE, (Dorner), new scarlet. 60.00 EVANSTON. Best coimnerclal red: very free bloomer. 200 lots at 1000 rates. I all poiutg. We can ship the above in Shipments made direct from grreenhou GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS. JOLIET, ILL. TIME TO PLANT YOIR Tuberous Rooted Begonias, cbolc- eet strain, unsurpassed for size ot flowers and brilliancy of color Doz lOO Large ]lulb8, slntile.tlve separate colors . 45c ^i (iQ Mixed slniile 40c 2 Ml Pmaller but flowering bulbs mixed 30c 2 00 Double extra fine bulbs Id five separate colors or mixed 85c 5 00 Gloxinia erecta crasslfolla In most brilliant colormlxture 50c 3 50 Caladiums, rancy-Ieaved, assorted, bril- liant sorts. 4 to (Hn Jl 75 12 00 Smaller bulbs, 3 to 4-ln 1 00 7 00 Caladlum Esculentum. 5to7-lnch 50 3 CO "totf-lnch .. doz., 80c; 100.14 00 9xll-ln... 1 00 BOO Auratum, 7x9-ln..doz .liOc; 100, »4.00 9xll-ln. doz .$1.00; 100. $6 00, llxOS-ln 1 60 10 00 Kubrum, Ox 8,.doz, 50c; 100, $3.00. 8x9-ln.. fo 4 00 9x11 " 75c; '• 0 00. Monster 1 25 8 00 Album. 8x9 " 75c; " 6 00. 9x11.... 1011 ti 00 Monster " $160; " 8.00 Melpomene, 8x9 doz., 75«; 100, $6 00; 9x11 1 00 0 00 Iris Kaempferl. e.xtra laboe clumps .... 1 60 10 IXI Send for our new list Bulbs, Seeds, Koses. Etc. Ad'r's H. H. BERGER & CO., - 47 Barclay St.. New York. (Established 1878 ) "^ Galadium Bulbs AT 1-2 VALUE. High-grade fancy leaved Caladiums at yi value. About 20 varieties of the very best kinds, all colors represented — expect to keep only a few kinds. Write for prices in job lots. F. J. ULBRICHT, Florist, Lock Box 4 or 4 in. pots, at $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1000. Sample free. Cash B. F. MUSCHERT. - PENN VALLEY. PA. Al. Rooted Cuttings. Al. DAYHREAK. lineal .stock iu couulrv Per FLORA HILL, EMPRESS, MRS. NORTH- 100. WAY $2.00 EVELINA, MRS. JAMES DEAN, ARGYLE 4.00 Cash with order. , HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. 924 The American Florist. Mar. 4^ Grand Rapids. STOMES OF THE BIG FREEZE. —THE STOVER FLORAL COMPANY AND THE GRAND RAP- IDS FLORAL COMPANY THE HEAVIEST LOSERS. — MUCH BUILDING IN SIGHT. The cold weather is over for a time at least, and the florists are nearly all smil- ing again. Some of them were frosted pretty badly. The Stover Floral Co., of Grandville, had four houses of carnations frozen solid in the benches, the mercury being 2° above zero in the houses. These houses were heated with the old-fashioned flue and the fireman could not keep the frost out although the flues were kept hot night and day. The thermometer showed 40'^ below zero. The Grand Rapids Floral Company had a house of violets 10x100 frozen so that they will be a total loss. Here the weather vvas severe, showing 35° below. And with only four 1-inch steam pipes in this house it was impossible to keep the frost out. Crabb & Hunter had their water pipe frozen but no damage was done. The Grand Rapids Floral Company intends to tear down and rebuild 10,000 to 15,000 square feet of glass this season and add another boiler to their plant. They have two separate places, and it is their intention to get them together in one large plant. The Stover Floral Co. will remodel their place and put in another boiler the coming season. The Capitol Floral Company will add another house and put in a larger boiler. Paul Goeble intends to add two or three houses and Chas. Chadwick will start a range of violet houses as soon as spring opens up. Henry Smith is planning to rebuild two or three houses. Trade seems to hold up exceedingly well, as the florists have all they want to do nearly all of the time. They report good sales on roses, carnations and vio- lets, the latter especially, tor St. Valen- tine's day. Chadwick. Fuoli§iass« Six fine varieties, from 2-inch pots; all large, well-grown plants, ready for immediate shift. Splendid stock. Price, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. EDWARD B. JACKSON, "'tSIS"°- ROOTED Ji CUTTINGS. Carnations White Cloud, $4,00. Arsvle, $3.00. Mrs. Jas. Derin, $4.00. Emprfss, SS.OO. Eveliua, $3.00. Painted I^adv, $3.00. Flora Hill, $1.50. Triumph, ll-.W. Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash willi onler. «. P SMITH. - - PIQUA, O. Send for Price List. Wehrive a fine slouk of 9 vin-iclics of 'li'.i, 24 of '98 and ALL the hest of II Ider sorts of ...CARNATIONS... Eo.ited l'uttini;s ready now. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. 50,000 LETTUCE PLANTS. SLron*^"?!',;?: house, Boston Market, Tennleball, stonehead; all stroDt-' transplanted plants, ready to set out. Trans- planted 3oc per 100; J2.50 per KiOU. Non-transplanted, 20c perlOO; $1.50 per UlOU. Cash with order please. Ttie Converse Ureenhoaaes, Webnter, Mass. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS From FLATS Not Rooted Cuttings but HE.A.LTHY YOUNG PLANTS FROM SOIL. You will get 100 plants to grow out of every 100 plants you pay us for. Worth 30 to 40 per cent more than inferior rooted cuttings shipped out of sand. STANDARD VARIETIES. PerlOO Per 1000 AEM.\ZISDY $2.50 $30.00 DAYBREAK 3.50 30.00 FLORA HILL i.'M 20.00 JUBiLEE 2.50 30.00 LIZZIE McGOWAN 1.75 15.00 MAYOR PINGREE 3.50 20.00 PORTIA 3.00 15.00 TIDAL WAVE 2.00 15.00 VICTOR 3.00 25.00 WILLIAM SCOTT 3.00 15.00 ALASKA 1.50 13.00 VARIETIES OF 1898. Per lOO per lOOO ARGYLE 5.00 40.00 BON TON 4.00 35.00 CERISE QUEEN .5.00 40.00 EVELIXA 4.00 30.00 EMPRl'.SS 5.00 40.00 GOLD NUGGET -. . . 5.00 40.00 MARY WOOD 3.00 20.00 MRS. G. JI. BRADT 5.00 40.00 MRS. JAMES DEAN .5.00 40.00 WHITE CLOUD 5.00 40.00 MRS. P. JOOST 5.00 40.00 MRS. S. A. NOETHWAY 3.00 30.00 SNOW QUEEN 5.00 40.00 NEW YORK 6.00 40.00 New Varieties for 1899. ■/... $3 00; per 100, *10.00; per 1000. .$75.00. 100. $7.00; per 1000, $80.00. sorts. Write us for prices. ''^l^'^l'^l^:"- YftUGtlflN'S SEED STORE. «'"%"A12?i^G"o"''"^- New Variegated Fancy CARNATION SANDUSKY. One that can be grown at a profit for two dollars per hundred blooms. TRY IT. $10.00 per hundred; $75.00 per thousand. ^WT. E^. HA^r^Xv, Clyde, Ohio. BACKHAM CARNATIONS. Free from diseaeeB and well rooted. Ppr 100 Per lOOO Pink - WM SroTT *1 25 JIO.OO DAYBREAK 150 VICTOR 2.00 ALBKRTLNI 2.00 TIDAL WAVE 1.25 White-4LASKA 1.25 16 00 15 00 lU 00 10.00 EVELINA 3 00 25.00 METEOR 2 00 15.00 Mayor Pineree (yellow) 2.(10 15 00 Jubilee (red) 2 00 15.00 AlBO KOOd htock of CERISE QUEEN (new) which la a fine one. A Toledo grower on seelnK It eald book me for uiutl at once. PTERIS TREMULA. Only 1300 left. SJi.OO perlOO. SatlBlactlon guaranteed or money relunded. Cash please. 6.A.RACKHAM, 880 VanDylie Detroit, Mich. Rooted Cuttings. CARNATIONS SCOTT METEOR BRIDESMAID GOLDFINCH STUART UNCLE JOHN $1.25 per 100. WHITE CLOUD DAZZLE $3.50 per 'oo- DAYBREAK FLORA HILL MME. DIAZ ALBERTINI $2.00 per 100. i to 4 inch pots, $4.00 per 100. Cash With Order. McDonald & steele, CRAWFORDSVILLE, IND. 25,000 CARNATIONS. FLORAHILL.MORELLO. MAYOR PINGREE $.'..'>ii per UK), $30 per 11111(1. DAYBREAK. $3 per 100, $1S p.T 1(100. McGOWAN. WM. SCOTT and PORTIA, $1 per lOd. J'.1 prr lOllll. .Ml well r.inl.'d, ;nid s;ilisl:ie- CARNATiONS Rooted Cuttings. G. H. CRANE— The leader, large brilliant scarlet. Early and continuous bloomer. GEN MACEO (Ward)— Maroon scarlet. The best of its class. Early and free. GEN GOMEZ (Ward)— Cardinal maroon. Free bloomer. GLACIER (Ward)— Pure white, dwarf habit. AMERICA (Hill)— Large soft scarlet. MELBA (Jlay and Craig)— Light pink. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kan. WHITE CLOUD— All who have tried this variety declare it to be the best white carnation ever introduced. GOLD NUGGET, yellow. NEW YORK, cerise pink. MRS. JAS. DEAN, MARY WOOD, white, light pink. MRS. GEO. M. BRADT. Also the best of all the other 1898 and standard varieties. WE HAVE A FINE STOCK OF EARLY CUTTINGS READY NOW. {^"Send for our complete descriptive Price List. Dwarf Yellow Lantana. Grows oiilv eiL;lit inches hi'ih and alwavs covered with blonui. Fin,, for bedding '. F. Dorner & Sons Co. LA FAYETTE. IND. Tlie MODEL Extension Carnation Support. of our best gr 4L11, N. Y. Jan. 1.1, iS'M. ^„^ ^ __ trietles, for rns'laDC" Daybreak, the lower ring might with advan- tnae be2 In lower. , .... - ■ ■ - ' - ' uld not Heep'y. W.M. Scott. OthertestlmonlalBwlll appear weekly. Write for prices THE nODEL PLANT STAKE CO.. 22 norton Street, - - Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention American Florist. i8gg. The American Florist. 925 CARNATIONS! ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1000 MRS. CEO. M. BRADT...$3.00 $40.00 JOHN YOUNG 5.00 40.00 ARGYLE 5.00 40.00 MRS. JAS. DEAN 5.00 40.00 EMPRESS 5.00 40.00 EVELINA 5.00 40.00 NEW YORK 5.00 40.00 WELLESLEY 5.00 40.00 CERISE QUEEN 5.00 40.00 BON TON 5.00 40.00 WHITE CLOUD 5.00 40.00 PAINTED LADY 5.00 40.00 MRS. FRANCES JOOST. 5.00 40.00 GOLD NUGGET 6.00 50.00 FIRE FLY 5.00 40.00 FLORA HILL 2.00 15.00 ARMAZINDY 2.00 18.00 TRIUMPH 2.50 20.00 MRS. McBURNEY 2.00 18.00 In addition to the above varieties we can furnish all the leading novelties for 1899 at introducers' prices; also many other standard varieties fully described in our New Trade List for 1899, which will be ready February 10th. H. WEBER & SONS, OAKI.AND, MD. NEW CARNATION Gov. 6rlflfl§ SEEDLING OF VAN LEEUWEN ON DAYBREAK. Strong, healthy grower, free from disease of all kinds, continuous free bloomer with flowers very erect oq a stiff stem, 18 to 20 'n.; flowers similar in color to DAYBREAK, but much brighter, edge beautifully fimbriated, good shape and with full center, and does not burst; commands the highest prices in New York for novelties. Having been grown by us for the past 4 years we can with con- fidence recommend it to the Horists of America as one of the best if not the best light pink carnation ever sent out. Orders are now being booked for rooted cuttings to be delivered February 1 1899. Price,$75.00 per 1000; 500 at 1000 rates; $10.00 per 100: $2.00 per dozen. All orders filled strictly in rotation. Cash with order from unknown correspondents. A personal iuspi-ctlon invited. JOSEPH TOWELL, Patcrson, N. J. Haledon Ave. Nursery. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings of New and Standard sorts. Send for price list. WM. SWAYNE, - Kennett Square, Pa. BOX 226. It is time you were thinking about CARNATION STOCK for next season. It pays to buy only the best. Will have them in large (luantities, of all the leading commercial varieties. Ready Jan. 1st and later. Write me for prices. Address CHAS. CHADWICK. liOCk Box 11. (irantt Rapids, Mich. It ^wiii r*^>- "v^ovi To correspond with me reeardlng Oarnatlon Cut- tings. I can supply all the BtandardB and novelties at the lowest marBet price. Also AsparBKUsPlumosus Nanus, strong 2 incd stock ready for a shift. $1.00 per lOO; $35.00 per 1000. Address s, s. SKIDELSKY, ^ """" N. 7th St. PHILADELPHIA. Bassett & Washburn's ROOTED CL TTIKGS of Roses and carnations, guaranteed as good as can be grown and free of all disease. We shall have a nice lot of plants in2i3-in.pots ready Alar. 15. Per 100 Per 1000 f-^y-k r^ F-* r^ METEOR $1.50 $li.f)U AfC/o/lJO. "R'UESMAID I..50 URIDE 1.50 CARNATIONS. TRIUMPH WM. SCOTT.... PAINTED LAD\ DAYBREAK.... PINK. 100 ... $1,50 .... 1.00 . . . . 4 00 .... ].50 lOOO $13.50 7.50 35.00 12.50 MRS. FRANCES McBDRNEY JOOST ... 5.00 .... 1.50 50.00 12.60 RED. MAROON. EMPRESS $4.00 135.00 Greenhouses and Residence. HINSDALE, ILL. Long Distance 'Phone No. 10- WHITE. 100 1000 FLORA HILL $1.50 $12.50 MARY WOOD 5.00 40.00 The larEest and best white Carnation that Is grown. Has a strong, stiff stem, and a constant bloomer. SpII in the market to-day for nearly double any other white Carnation we handle. EVELINA $4.00 VARIEGATED-Whlte and Red. $36.00 YELLOW. BASSETT & WASHBURN, STORE. 88 WABASH AVE.. CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Phone Main 223. ...ROOTED CUTTINGS... ROSES « GflRNflTIONS We offer well rooted cuttings of Roses and Carnations. Our stock is clean and will be THOROUGHLY ROOTED when sent out. Special care given to packing and shipping of orders. J. A. BUDLONG, Wholsale riorist. ...CITY STORE... puiPARn 37 & 39 RANDOLPH ST.. UniUHUU ROSES. Per 100 AM. BEAUTIES $2.50 METEORS 1.50 BRIDES 1.50 BRIDESMAIDS 1.50 PERLES 1.50 CARNATIONS. Per 100 ARGYLE $2.50 ARMAZINDY 2.00 SCOTT 1.00 McGOWAN 1.00 TIDAL "W.WE 1.00 Per 1000 $22.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 Per 1000 $20.00 15.00 7.50 7.50 7.50 iQSQSSSSSQQQQQSQQSQSSQQQQSSQQ! iQQSQ tlerr'8 Carnations! EVERY CUTTING GUARANTEED SATISFACTORY. a ripHREE HOUSES of Novelties from John H. Sievers& Co. Iris Miller » K I and Elsie Furgeson are entirely novel colors and should be in every K Q grower's collection. Leslie Paul is a rival of and in my estimation a 0 better than Maud Adams. Harriet Bradford is a heavily marked fancy g J? and the four are very free bloomers from Oct. 1st to end of season. There % S are four others and all have extra large flowers on long, stiff stems with a 0 perfect calyxes. Twelve each of the eight sorts for $10.00, or 250 for S g $l.s.75. Regular price per 100 or 1000. g S> UNCLE WALTER is a scarlet sport from Tidal Wave and said by men C S who have seen the others to be the brightest of them all. jZ g Price, $5.00 per 100 or $4-0.00 per 1000. 0 « Twenty-five Standard Sorts at reasonable prices. Send for list. M I ALBERT M. HERR, I g ....LANCASTER, PA. | CARNATION SEEDLINGS :.iii hiuiJ-f.Ttiliz.'ii, « 100 Plants for $4.00. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, D. C. ALL SEEDS SOLD. Cuitln ruBt. healthy stock. Scott, plak. Daybreak. Rose Queen, pink. Meteor, dark red. Lizzie McGowan. white. Hector. Alaska, white. Uelen Keller. Storm King, white. Minnie Cook Jahns Bros". Red. Eldorado. Fellow Red. $1.50 per 100. $15 00 per 1000. Add stamps for mall orders. Orders must be accom- panied with cash D. A. CASEY, 31 Ashley St., Bridgeport, Conn. 926 The American Florist. Mar. /, PAPIER MACHE POT COVERS !25JfiiS5 ONE of the cheapest and best advertisements lor you. Put ;i cr>ver on each Pot thai goes out of your store, stamp your name* etc., on same, and your advertise- ment remains as long as either plant or cover. None Better nor Cheaper. Brown. 6-inch per dozen, 40 cent* 7 " •• 60 " 8 " " 8U " White. Cold. Silver or Assorted Colors. 6-iDch per dozen, 75 centa 7 " " 80 " Per lOli Covers, Assorted. . .iU $6.00 ■■ 1(10(1 " ■' ."Jd.OO Order Early to have your orders filled. M. RICE <& CO., MANi'^F^S^HERS^SF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. New Illustrated Catalogue for the asking. 25 NORTH FOURTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. LATANIA BORBONICA. 2-Inch pots JO.iai per doz ; S4 OO per IWI 20 00 3,1 00 9.00 " 70.00 " 8 " from SI. 60 to $2.25 per plant; $10 00 to $24 00 per doz. Fine specimen plants from $3.00 to $5 00 apiece. ARECA LUTESCENS. 4-lnch I .$23.(0 per 100 1 pots '• 4 plants In pot. . .tXlcts. apiece, 60.00 t) ■• 3 •■ " ..$1.00 Fine large plants from $5 00 up Kentla Beliuoreana and Forsterlftna — 4-lnch pots $&5- 00 per 100 Largeplants from S.OOto 10.00 Plurnti Kecllnata — 4-ln. pots, good plants 20c each : $18 00 per 100 5-ln. pots, good plants 35c each; $30 l«l per 1(10 0-ln. pots. Bood plants - 00c each: $35,00 per 100 CocoB Weddeliana. 2-ln pots, fine, $151;0 per 100, and larger plants from 20 cts up. Ficus Klastlca. One. well grown plants. 5-ln. pots and larger, from :i5 cts. up Pandanus Utilis, J-ln. pots, $23.00, and 31n. pots, $10 00perlUO; Are Plants. Azalea Indica, 10-12 heads. .50c each, $40.00 per 100 •' •' 12-14 •• 73c ■■ ta 00 ** ** larger p'ants from 1 UO up. Dbl, white Primula, strong 2><-ln. plants 7 00 per 100 JOHN BADER, Troy Hill. Allegheny, Pa. L. D. TELEPHONE 872. ALM <£f^e^e4^ TRESII ON HAND 100 1000 iWeddeliana $1.00 $8.00 Belmoreana 1.00 6.60 Latania Borbonica 90 2.50 Pandanus Utilis 1.60 12..50 Araucaria Excelsa 1.00 7.50 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 1.25 10.00 Dracaena Indlvisa.. ]"T oz , .'SOc. J. L. SCHILLER, ....404 East 34th Street. NEW YORK CITY. ALBERT FUCHS, (Established 1881 ) PALMS, FERNSs PIOUS Latania Borbonica, ready for 3-Inch; strong, $t; OO perlOO. Fine, strong stock of Ferns for dishes, $:). 00 r 100; $25.00 per 1000. Asparagus pll S-lnch. $8.00 per 100. Flcus elastlca. 5-lnch. $5 OO per doz.; 0-lnoh, to 50; 3 to 5 feet high, $1 50 to $:jOO each. Sword Ferns, 4>4 Inch, ready for 5-lnch, $10 00 per 100. Twenty-one modern Greenhouses. Medal awarded on Palms at World's Fair, 1SS3. ILL. A TRADE DIRECTORY costs hundreds of dollars for compilation and publication but you get it for $2.00. %H Our directory lists every florist, nur- seryman and seedsman in America. THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A. RAMBLER ROSES. CRIMSON RAMBLER, 3-year dormant plants, 4 to 5 canes, 4 to 5 feet long, ^^^ = per dozen, $3.00: per JOO, $20.00. PINK, WHITE and YELLOW RAMBLERS, 2-year dormant plants, extra ,M ^ strong, per doz., $2; per J00,$J5. CHICAGO. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, new vork. GREENHOUSES, Western Sprines, III. Palm Seeds! PHOENIX RUPICOLA. We have just received a line parec-l .if new crop seeds of this e.iceedingly Innutifiil luilni. They are the purest type, gathereil h\ our eolleetor at the purest souree in Asi:i. Per looo seeds, iss. LATANIA BORBONICA. Best Type per looo seeds, 55. ASPARAGUS SPRENQERII. AuetrallBand (', Muellerl. Coryplia A iibtrallB. Kentla Belmoreana, K, Foreterlana ami K niunostachya, Seaforthla elot-'anB. ItracienaB In variety. HOMER PRICE & CO., 14 Castle St., long Acre, - - LOVDON, W. C. Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarlas, stock enormous, quality the flneat. SANDER, Bruges. Belgium. agent: a. DIMMOCK, 60 Vese> Street. NEW YORK. Rose Hill Nurseries PALM FARMM^ AMERICA The largest and finest stock ot Palms in America... SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, N. Y. THERE ARE BUYERS Kor all Icinds of good stoclt advertised in i8gg. The American Florist. 927 gg@eg®?sgg8@ggges§^5@gggggggggg^ggg®gsgg^g@ggcK Golden Gate Rose Cuttings ... TWENTY THOUSAND bushes now flowering: on our benches. AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY, Washington, D. C. gVERY FLORIST should ^ grow this American novelty. We cut over 2000 blooms from a. 200-foot house on the 24th of December. J*^J* It is the largest tea rose ever originated. Strong rooted cut- tings, $3.00 per JOO. Special rates on large orders. Sample order of twenty-five free by mail on receipt of One Dollar. Delivery commences March 25, 1899. ^^Jt^ ?SSS^SSSSS^?SSSSSSSSSSSSS§SSSSSS^ We Want Room and if you are ready for Young Roses out of 2-in. pots, write us for 50c. or $1.00 worth of samples of kinds needed. We do not over-pot our plants. We aim to grow the best plants possible in small pots to save florists extra express charges. We have some varieties shifted from 2 to 2i-L>in. pots. Also sell Rooted Cuttings of Roses and Carnations. GEO. A. KUHL, 3aS 5;6 PEKIN, ILL. Grafted Maids ...and Brides. Orders booked now; guaranteed strictly first class; $10.00 per 100. S. J. REUTER, - Wtsterly, R. I. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF Brides % Bridesmaids I per 100. $12.50 per 1000. urly. $1.50 per 100. $12.50 per 1000. All cuttings are well rooted. Place order M. A. HUNT FLORAL CO., Box 235. Terre Haute, Ind. inch, stron$r, i and 3 cuttings, $2.50 per $25 00 per louo. Roses £ choice collection of DRY CANNA ROOTS, The E. HIPPARD CO., - Youngstown, 0. I ROBT. CRAIO & SON | I Roses, Palms f M : jm and Novelties in Decorative Plants. % Marl Y. There are buyers for all kinds of stock advertised in the American Florist THBJ jvra;v ]«<><»£> ADMIRAL DEWCY! What It Looks Like: A Sport from Mme. Caroline Testout! Its color is a delicate blush pink, shading to white. Its shape is globular, expanding into a large, full and fragrant flower without showing center. The flowers are borne on long, stiff' stems, requiring little or no tying. \V^I-.j|.<- 14- PJi-jpc • It is very vigorousinhabit andaremarkablyfreebloomer. VV lldL 11 L/UCi . Being fastigiate in growth, with Httle underbrush, the plants may be set very close in the bed. (A house containing 1800 plants yielded 500 blooms a day last December.) It is hardy and a splendid bedding rose. WHAT TH£ RETAILERS THINK OF IT, Mb. .loHN H. Tatlor. Hayside, L. I. (Copy.) Dear Sir: — 1 cannot help but write you regarding the new rose "The Admiral Dewey," which you have been shipping me for the past few" weeks. Its beauty and lasting qualities are, in my opinion, unequalled in the rose world. The demand for this is s'eadily increasing, and is indeed wonderful, considering the short time it has been on the market. Wishing you success with regard to sagie, I am Yours very truly, J. FLEISCHMAN. Mb. John H. Tatlob, Bayside. L. I. Dear Sir: — Please ship me Friday night 100 Admiral Deweys— nothing else will do. Be sure to ship them, us I have orders for them all. ' H. G. EYRES, Albany. Mr. .Tobn H. Tatlor, Dear Sir: — Please ship me Wednesdav night the following: 200 Maids and 100 Admiral Deweys. .Vdiniral Dewey roses are taking very well and I may be able to sell a large number. H. G. p;yRES. ITS RECORD AT THE EXHIBITIONS: HONORABLE MENTION, BOSTON; BRONZE MEDAL AND CERTIFICATE. NEW YORK. Orders Received NOW. PRICES FROM 2!.4-IN. POTS. Delivery ISeqins May 1, 1WI9. One plant $ 1 00 I Fifly plants $17.50 I Five hundred plants $125 00 Twelve plants 9.00 I One hundred plants 30.00 I One thousand plants 200 00 B'Oa S.A.I,E B-2- J. N. MAY, ""^T^- J. H. TAYLOR, ''l^!!',"^,^v■ E. G. HILL & CO., ^^Tn^"'^"' I "Lady Dorothea" [|<| Will be disseminated this season. Ready by April 1 5th. ,^^ JOHN H. DUNLOP, •TORONTO, CANADA. Please Mention American Florist, BRIDESMAID EXCELLED BY THIS NEW ROSE. Formerly called MISS CLARA BARTON Plants In 2'4-iDCh pots now ready PRICE: Per 100, $15.00-50 at ICU rate; per lOOO, SI25.00-3.^U at lOOU rate. MAID OF HONOR HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., 813 Elm St., Cincinnati, 0. E. G. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind. "saTeTy F- R- PIERSON CO., Tarrytown, N. Y. THE BOSTON FERN K> per IW: »4U per llXIO. About 10(J0lBltatS2(lto J35 perlUO. spEoiALTY. L. n. rOSTER, 43 King Street, DORCHtSTE PANSIES WORTH RAISING.. PLANTS ALL SOLD for the present. 928 The American Florist. Mar. 4 Milwaukee. STORY OF A LITTLE FROST BITE WHICH GREW INTO A BIG FREEZE.^BULBOUS STOCK AND CARNATIONS ARE PLENTI- FUL.— NOTES AND COMMENTS. Henry Schwebka, meeting a friend dur- ing the cold weather, told him that he had let some frost into one of his houses, spoiling a batch of coleus cuttings and putting a fluited edge on a few calla leaves. This bit of common-place infor- mation seems to have spread and grown until the last version heard from was that Mr. Schwebka had left his little son in charge on a very cold night; the little fellow went to sleep and everything froze solid, even the water m the boiler, making the disaster complete. Nevertheless Mr. Schwebka is bringing in some of the finest of flowers. Daybreaks in particular, and it was while delivering some of these that he heard of his own misfortune and became indignant. Bulb stock is quite plenty and so are carnations. Lilies are scarce. E. Haasch has a fine lot of Harrisii in pots, about the only home grown stock that is now blooming. Currie Bros, have displayed beautiful specimens of dendrobiums. Quite a num- ber of cattlevas are being used. Alex. Klokner had a birthday present of a little girl February 16. Ben Gregory left forLudington by boat Saturday evening to attend the funeral of his nephew, son of Wm. Gregory the florist of that city, who was drowned by the breaking of the ice. He was 22 years of age. Frank Dilger is bringing some very good blooms of Ornithogalum Arabicura C. B. W. Orchids! OrJers booked now for import- ed Cattl'^ta Labi AT A, C. ^—^^^^^^^^•^^^^^^^^^ Mossi^ and C. Speciosissima. for spring delivery. Choice ORCHID FLOWERS :ilways on hand. LAGER & HURRELL, s"""". n- j. Orchid Growers and Importers. ORCHIDS. We are now c llectlng b"8t varletlPB of Lwlii AncepB Alb*, and b ok orders fur March and April delivery, at *!»o per 100. Thl» price Is f. o b .but will Include t'relcht on all orders reaching us bttore M»rchl5ih. B'loilst's samnle collecf.onof 20 varleiles orchlde. parcel pustpald. #5.00. Apartado 167, CITY OF MEXICO. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. | ■inter-fl ifering plant ... bloom half ITer for delivery S The finest w » in cultivation. S the year. We g Plants from 2>^-in pots, 25c. each; g S $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100. <^ % By mail, 10c each extra. ^« ?2 Our Florists' Wholesale List of new S g and choice FLOWER SEEDS g 41 •.•.■.•.".•. mailed free.". ■.'.•.■.'. k? I TRY parquhar's Columbian Prize g 8 Cyclamen. '""'^'^^"""'^ '""■"'• g I R. & J. TARQIHAR & CO., 8 II 16 & 19 South Market St., g S J* J* .^t BOSTON. \ Pot Grown LILACS ^^Torcing ^-.^'g^'" — - \A/E ''^h still supply a fine lot of pot-grown ^«^ia*«i^lS*wS^ TT Lilacs, bushy, well-budded, dwarf plants. This is always good slock for the retailer to handle, either as cut blooms or to sell as pot plants. A night temperature of 60 to 70 degrees will develop their flowers in three weeks' time and a continual supply of fine flowers can be had from now until Easter at but small expense and labor. The varieties we offer are: CHARLES X, red, t6perdoz.; *45 per 100 MARIE LEGRAYE, white, $6 per doz.; $4.T per lOU. MME. LEMOINE. double white, $6 per (loz.: |."il) per 100. SOUV DE LOUIS SPAETH, red, $6 per <1"/ ; *.'ill.00 per 100. AZALEA MOLLIS. This Hardy Azalea is used extensivply in all European cities for early forcing. They arn threat favorites on account of their varied and brilliant coloring. We offer a fine lot of bushy plants. 12 to 15 inches high, well covered with buds, at $6 per ^°^ " ACACIA ARMATA. A pretty spring-flowering variety which produces its flowers m globular heads from the axils or the foliage in such a manner as to completely envelop the plant 111 ;i pie. isins light yellow. An excellent plant for Easter forcing, suc- ceeding under the same culture a> the A/aleas. A nice lot of busby plants. 12 to 15 inches high, ?) inch pots, 50 cts each; $5 per doz. The Lilacs and Azalea Mollis can be shipped by freight without injury in any kind of weather, HENRY A. DREER, m^mj^ Philadeipliia. Cattleya Dowiana. 1«/ILL arrive with 2000 strong and healthy plants of Cattleya ■ * Dowiana next month at New York. Offers for the whole or smaller lots will be accepted. .^ J- J- .^ FELIX HEINTZE, 26 State St.. New York. NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM Early pure white, a grand large flower and strong, robust grower. Originated here on my place. Everybody knows the P,nk Glory of the Pacific, which is the parent plant of this variety. Ready March ts'; 35c each, S3 per doz., $20 per 100. CHAS. J. MARC, Gab?,er^r:^°co., Woodside, Queens, Co., NEW YORK. ..white;.. GLORY or THE PACinC NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM...fe Polly Rose! The earliest pure white Chrysanthemum on the rajirket. Has the strong, sturdy habit of its par- ent. Glory of the Pacitic. but is pure white instead or pink. Awarded First-elass r-ertiflcate bv Chrv- .santhemum Socielv, (irtnli.r ■J:.M. IsViH. Ready March 1st, 1899. 35c each; $3 per doz ; $20 per 100. Orders tilled in r.ilatic.ii. 200 West Side Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J. Chrysanthemums. .$J..nO per Kin, }iO per lOOU. Rooted Cuttinns, $I..=>II per 1110, $10.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS. Riihra, Krfiirt, $-.'..-iO per 100: Veruon. ,t:i prr mO; llertlja, I'll auroeher, $3 per 100. HELIOTROPES. "UCHSIAS, GERANIUMS, assorted, %i.ha per 100. COLEUS, $-'.00 prr 100. MOONVINES. %-i.M per 100. SsQSSQQQSSSSaOQQQQQQSSQQ^ ' THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Good, stronK, healthy stock of the followlag well-known varleticB: Mme. G- Bergmann Eueene Datlledouze Ivory Wm II. Lincoln The Queen Col. w. B. Smith Mrs. Jerome Jones Mre J G Whllldln Btolle de Lyon v B. Hallock I Minnie Wanamaker Maud Dean Liberty Bonnaffon Mre. J J. Glessner Belle of CaBtlewood Rose Owen CulllnKfordll Geo. W. ChlldB Bessie Burt/OQ Pink Ivory 30c. per doz ; from 2!.^-ln. pota, $2 00 per 100. Carinas, good var. namea $2. 00 per 100 " '• mixed l.uOperlOO Nymphaea Odorata Cigantea, 811 ong roots 3. £0 per 100 R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Please Mention The American Florist. Chrysanthemums. We are Headquarters for all '99 Nov- elties. Also complete list of best commercial varieties. Correspondence Solicited. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. i8gg. The American Florist. 929 New 6arnation§ and dirusantnemunis. MFI RA ^'''^ '^ ^ grand combination m^^P**! of good qualiiies; free bloomer, early and continuous; in point of color the finest pink Carnation yet produced. Large and perfect form; very fragrant; long stiff stems. Was very profitable in New York and Philadelphia markets last winter. Winner of the Craig Cup and Certificate November, 1897. Certificates Morristown, Orange, New York. Lenox, Portchester, Chicago, and Silver Medal Chicago, 1S98. $2 per doz.; $10 per 100; $75 per 1000. 50 :it IM rates; 500 at 1000 rates. Also all th" new varieties of Carnations of other raisers at advertised prices, and the cream of last year s introduetkus In Al clean, healthy stoek. NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS. AI.Ii EXTB& FINE AND VAI.UABI.E ADDITION'S. AHIII A I'urc white, a bold handsome (lower; '*""'■'*■ late. 50c each, 14.50 per doz., J30[er 100. UAUnllDUtEU Beautiful flesh pinlc. distinct MAYUUnWCCH. forn,. mid season, 40c each. 1.50 per doz., f3U per 100". MRS F. A. CONSTABLE. iril.lCi^.^^^ and build: e\cecdinj;l.v graceful thing, 60c i-ul.ir; .•arl\, «(i.- ea.-h, $6 per doz., $40 per lOO. SILVER WEDDING. ir.jzi,j:'^:^.x::z llc.\ed, extra larpe: mid-season to late, 40c each, Jl4 per doz., $25 per 100. YELLOW MAYFLOWER. ?,?rextrT°n^e'"SJ: earli. it!4.50 per doz., J30 per 100, Imported Vaiieties of Special Merit. MLLE. LUCIE FAURE. A bold, handsome white. MRS. BOWN. Whith form of Golden Wedding, extra. MRS. M. ME.VSE. Soft lemon, sport of Mme. Carnot. MRS. N. MOLYNEDX. Clear white, extra fine, bold, handsome Hower. PRIDE OI<' RYECROPT. Yellow sport of Niveus. SOLEIL D'OCTOBRE. Clear yellow; extra good. The above at 25c each, $2.50 per dozen. YELLOW MME. CARNOT. Clear yellow, sport of Mme. Carnot; the finest and largest variety known. 35c each. $3.50 per dozen. My Wholesale Trade List fully describing and illustrating the above and many other good things, now ready. JOHIV IV. JMiV^^, Svmanait, INT. J, 500,000 O.xalis bulbs, 4 distinct colors. namea $0.50 per lOtW Madeira Vine tubers, strong 1.50 per 100 " " " 2d size 75 15.000 Double Tiger Lilv, small sizes .... ... $5.00 and 10.00 per I OOO 2,000 Lily Elegans, blooming bulbs . 20.00 Richardia Alba Maculata Xo. 1 2.00 per 100 Amaryllis Johnsoni, strong, 10c. each Per 100 Rosea and Candida $1.00 " Formosissima, strong 2.00 Tritoma Uvaria, 1 year 2,00 Rudbeckia Golden Glow, strong clumps . 5 00 Pa?onia Officinalis, early crimson, strong . . 7.00 " Fragrans, rose color, free, fragrant . 7.00 German Iris, 15 fine named vars 3.00 £emerocallis, double, strong. 1.00 Flava (Yellow Day Lily) ... 3.00 Thunbergii. late, fine 3.00 Blackberry Lilv, Pardanthus, 2 years 1.00 Yucca Filamentosa, 2 years 3.00 Hibiscus Crimson Eye, 2 years 1.00 EulaliaGracilima. strong clumps 2.00 " Japonica Variegata, clumps 3.00 Coreopsis Lanceolata, 1 year 2.00 Wistaria Magniflca, 2 and 3 years, transp . . 3.00 Althca, 2 years, from graft. 8 var., 2 to 3 ft . . 3.00 3 " mixed varieties, 2 to 3 ft. . . 1.50 Spiraj Van Houttei, 2to3ft., fine fi.OO 1 to 2 ft 4.00 Rhubarb Egyptian Queen, crowns l.OO Linneus, - 1.00 CASH WITH OKDEB. E. Y. TEAS, J. Irvington, Ind. Mention Amerlonn Flortst FOR EASTER... I shall again have KeJ and Pink Paeonies with 5 to 10 buds and flort-ers in 7 to 10-inch pots. This is the best money maker. Also Rhododen- drons with from 12 to 30 buds. Spiraea «stil- boides in 6 and 7-inch pots. 30IX> Harrisii Lilies from 6 and 7-in. pots, 35tl» Longiflorum l.ilics from f) and 7-in. pots—all clmice planis. READY NOW— Dutch Hyacinths, lirst si/. . of (^hoice variety, on their own roots, suitable tor jardinieres, pots and baskets; White La Grandesse, Mme. Vander Hoop, Theba and Mt. Blanc; Blue. Grand Lilas, Czar Peter, Blondin and King of the Blues: Pink and R=d, Chas. Dickens, Giganthea, Schiller and Rio Des Beiges. 1st size in above vars. $10 per 100. 2nd size in above vars. $6 per 100. TULIPS— Single, Pottebakker, white, Rose Grisde- lin. Couleur de Cardinal, Murillo, Imperator, Rubroruni. Double DafTodils. all on own ro.ts, $4 per 100. Fine La Reine Tulips. Campanelli Rugulis. Lilv of Vallev, Crocus in white and bhie. 3 to 4 llowers to a bulb, $3 per 100. Cash with order from unknown pirttes Correspond- ence and orders to my main otfice. H. SCHILLER. - H.'T w .st MiidisM,, st., Chicago. B ABY PRIMROSE. ^m^^—THE NeWBST THING FOR EASTER and CHRISTMAS BLOOMING. <^ .^ .^ Blooms iu thumb pots, •jrows rapidly, soon fills a 5-in. put and (?arries 50 to 100 sprays of rosy llowers 12 io 18 inches lonj;, which last four weeks when cut and wholesale at $2 per 100. In bloom the whole year. Grows finely in cold house. 12 plants for SI.50, 100 for SIO; express prepaid. New, Swcct-Sccnted $1000 Calla, V.-rv dwarf and free bloonuA.HI^IA.® the Tens of Thou- sands. My prize winners carried off the hl^thesl naitonal hoDore yet awarded the dahlia— a diploma and gold medal at the Omaha Expoalilon. Get my catalogue before ordering elsewhere. Box 382. W. W. WILMORE. Denver, Col. Adiantum Farleyense. FINE PLANTS In 5-lnch pots, at $'J,00 per dozen. EDWIN LONSDALE, Wyndmoor. liT otlioe. I Chestnut Hill, idelphia. PHILADELPHIA. Mo SFEGIftL OFFER-GHEflP! Anybody who intends to grow UCATU here is your chancel Speak quick if nLHin youAvantany. I have a surplus of fine bushy r)lants from3i4-iu- pots of the Xmas variety, ERICA FRAGRANS, $15-00 per 100. Cash must accompany all orders. A. SRHIII THFIS, Box 78. Coliege Point. 1. 1. N. Y. Always mention the American Flor- ist ■when you order stock..^ Last Call For Fuchsias... """'^ cuttings.. Stii.i. Have a Few BLACK PRINCE PURPLE PRINCE, MOLESWORTH SNOWBALL ELM CITY ll.OOper 100, $9.00 per 1000. SUNRAY,$3.50 per 100. B^ISHKIi «Ss SOIV, 90 J So. Market St., G ALIGN, O. Kvery grower of Flowers should try ARMSTRONG'S New Ever-Blooming Single Tuberose. Certificate of Merit from S. A. F. and O. n. and Shaw Gold Medal for a new plant of merit. S5.00 per 100. Fine bushy plunta, transolanted In cold frames, tffl ct»- per 100; *4 00 per 1000. AZALKAS, 10 to IJ Inch $3 .50 per dozen U to It) Inch 7. 00 GERANIUMS— S. A Nutt. Gen. Grant. B. O Hill. Ija Favorite. 2!-:i-lnch. $1 76 per 100; S15.0O per 1000. 3-Inch, S3. 60 per lOO. Farquhar VIOLET Kunners JO 00 per 1000 WHITTON & SONS, Wholesale Florists, City and Creen Sts., UTICA, N. Y. 930 The American Florist. Mar. ^, CARNATIONS cu-itings. Lizzie Mc-Giuvan, Tidal Wave, Ivory, Alaslia. William S.'ott, Ht'len Keller and Garfield $2.00 -per 100; $15.0D per 1000. Daybreak, Emily Pierson aod Flora Hill 13.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Jubilee and Morello $3.00 per 100. Mayor Pingree, Mrs. Ch. Uuhme and Mr.s. Geo. Bradt $4.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, 2!i-in. pots. Franl; HardN. Mrs. M. Ryerson, Mrs. C. H. Weeks, Wm. 11. cliadwi.-k. Snow Queen, Mrs. C. H. Pierce and Pennsylvania, 118.00 per 100. Western King, Mayflower, Evangeline, Defender, Lorelei, Golden Trophy, Madeline Pratt, Yellow Fellow, $5.00 per 100. Fifty Standard Sorts — Ivory. Mrs. Robinson, Golden Wedding. Mrs. Perrm, etc., $3.00 per 100. CYCLAMEN P. GIGANTEUM, -l-in. in bloom, $15 a 100. CINERARIA, fine stock, 4-in. $10.00 per 100, 6-in, $15. DRACAENA INOIVISA, 2M-in. $4.00 per 100; 4-inch $10.00 per 100. FUCHSIAS, strong summer grown, $3.00 per 100. FAHFUGIUM GRANDE, 2'4 in., $8.00 per 100; 3-in. $12.00 per 1(10. GERANIUMS. Splendid asb..rlin( lit, Jlio per 1000; $3.00 per 100 Mt. Snow uud Happy Thought 4.00 " " Ivy Leaf Souv. de Chas. Turner.... 4.00 " " Mme. Salleroi and Rose 3.00 " " Mrs. Pollock 5.00 " " Mrs. Parker 6.00 " " NEW VARIETIES— Dbl. New Life, J. Eicard, Pres. Leou Picas, Bruant, Beauty Pointevine and Athlete, Mme. Hoste, $5.00 per 100. READ THIS! and let us know what you think atjout It. Our GeraniuiMS are prown In flats and In soil— our selection. $1,60 per 100. %V1 00 per lUUO. Mme. Salleroi, IB flats, the same, and same price. Kose Geraniums, '^A'Few thousand of S. A. Nutt, K. G. Hill, Beaute Poltevlne, La Favorite. In 2-In. pots, at $20.00 per 1000. Happy Thuught and Rose Geraniums, 2^ In. pots, *^ui«nt Aly88uu>. 2!.s-In. pots, S3 00 per 100; rooted "Tgl'itumrblufand white, BPe per IfO; J5 per 1000. >-Sch»ia», stanoard sorts, $150 per 100; S12.00 per 1000 '2k;-In. pots. $3 00 ptT 100 Teve frw. Little Gem, from flats, J1.2S per 100; SIO.OO per 1000. Double Petunia*, SI 60 per 100 Salvia. Splendens and Bertman, SI. 00 per lOO. Heliotrope,!; varieties. SI 00 ppr 100; SO.UO per 1000. Vincas var . cuttings. S1.25 per 100; 4-ln. stock, flne, t8 00 per 100; SO 00 per 1000. . . ,^ ^ ^ ,^„ CuleuK, all the best varieties, Verschaffeltll and Oueen,76c per 100; $6.C0 per 1000. Coleus In variety, (iOcperlOO; $6 OU per 1000. The above are rooted cuttings except where noted. C:^°Cash must accompany all orders. J. E. FELTHOUSEN, - Schenectady, N. Y. XXX STOCK. GERANIUMS, 40 choicest named single and double varieties; flneslcolleollon ever off -red; extra strong stout plants out of 3i^-lnch pots, f3 50 per 100; out of 2>« Inch pots. »2 SO per 110. ^ . .. HELIOTROPE, three best named varieties, extra strung and flne. ready for 'i^-Inch pots, S2 50 per lUO. FUCHf!|AS, best single and do: ble named vars., and White Giant, the flnest double white Kuchsia grown, ready for 3V,-Inoh pots. $2 50 i)er 100. No finer stock to hid. Extras added Cash. JO-'N F. RUPP. Shiremanatown. Pa. FINE STOCKY PLANTS. Per 100 ALTERNANTH ERAS, yellow, $1.75; red $2.00 AGERATUM ;! var., 2V4-in. pots 2.00 GERAN UMS. IB var., 2i/2-in. pots, up-to-date. 2.60 SMILAX, SEEDLINGS $4.00 per 1000; .50 VERBlNAS, 2H-in. pots 2.00 Cash With Order. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, - Delaware, 0. GERANIUMS. Fine rooted cuttings, mUed, from soil $12 per 1000 2HS-lnch. mixed 20 per 1000 •' ■■ S. A. Nutt, La Favorite, etc.... 25 per 1000 Mme. Salleroi, 2M-lnch 20 per 1000 COLEUS. fine, from soil 1 per 100 Cash please. CARL HAGENBURGER.W. Mentor, 0. SPECIALTIES — ROSES, from 3-lnoh pots. CARNATIONS, for fall delivery, CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prices low. Send for list. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKILL, N.Y. We've thousands of readers and hun- dreds of advertisers. Each helps the other. HYDRANGEAS. This stock Hill lilnnm this spring. Hortensis, 2M-in. $4.00 per luO; 4-in. $10.00 per 100 5 and 6-inch $25.00 per 100. Thos. Hogg, 3-in. $8.00 per 100; 4-in. $12.50 per 100. LATANIA BORBONiCA. 2>i-inch...$4.00 per 100 I 4-inch $2.50 per doz. 3-inch 8.00 '■ " 5-inch 4.50 " " 6-inch-$9.00 per dozen. LIBONIA PENRHOSIENSIS. 4-in. in bud $10.00 per 100; 2-in. $3.00 per 100. PELARGONIUMS, Mme. Thibaut. splendid new double, 4-inch....$15.00 per Kill ' 2', -inch.. ..$10.00 per 100 Mixed without l;i l,el . . . . $3.00 per 100. PETUNIAS. DOUBLE WHITE. Strong grower, free bloomer, Snow White, $4 per 100 ROSES. Leading forcing sorts $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 3-inch $5.00 per 100 50 varieties ever bloomers 3.00 " " 20 " H. P's 5.00 " " V I N CAS. 2ii-in. $3 per 100; 4-in. $15 per 100. W. L. SMITH, AURORA, J- J- J- J- ILLINOIS. 0, Say! Your Order Now ALL "ROOTED GOOD." NOW READY. Per Doz. Per 100 Per 1000 Portia Carnations $0.20 $1.00 $9.00 Vincas, Major Var ... .15 .75 6.00 Mrs. Jeffreys (the Carna- tion Petunia) . .40 2.00 15.00 Geranium Mme. Salleroi. . .20 1.00 0.00 Ageratum Princess Pauline .20 1.25 Fuchsias. 4 varieties ... .20 1.25 10.00 Salvia splendens 15 .80 ti.OO Smilax, from Hats .."iO 4.00 . . . VERBENAS . . . Twelve varieties, nil stinelnrd named sorts. Can supply vou in all \inir wants at 15c. per doz., 70c. per'lOO, $6.00 |jer lUUd. i;xpress prepaid to all parts of U. S. and Canada. Special prices for b." S. T. DANLEY. Macoiiib. III. CLEMATIS. Large flowering, either dormant or growing in pot3, strong, healthy, home-grown plants. lOlead- ing sorts, $2.50 per dozen: $20.00 per 1000. Downing Gooeeberry. 25,000 1 and 2 year, very low. n P. Rones. leadlDR kinds $1.50doz,;$10 perlOO Monthly Roses, 4-ln.. flne plants.. 1.00 " 8 Paeonles, best market sorts 1.25 '• 8 " Smilax, strong, flne plants. 3 Inch 2 " F. A. BALLER, Bloominston, III. EdW. Psrrc'S Largest Petaled and Cheapest BEGONIAS The finest In trade, 1 Inch and more. Double, $3 per 100, $22 per 1,000, $200 per 10,000. Single, $1.50 per 100, $11 per 1.000. $90 per 10,000 Gloxinia; 1st class choice. $1.25 per lOO $12.00 per 1,000. Cash with order or e,„,j references. O-HEISIT, BBlL.C3-ITT3«i: CLEMATIS. %%f.Z^ PotB. Lawsonlana, Sleholdl, lavender., $t>.OI) per 100 Henryl. Mrs Howard Wyse. white tJ 00 Duchess of Edinburgh, duuble white 7.00 " Lord Neville, President, Gipsy Queen. purple *i00 Panlcuiata. small white 5 00 " All the above are flne, well-established plants with a growth of a foot or more and are ready for shifting Into larger pots. JOHN WALZ. Box 30. Rochester, N. Y. 3 GRAND NOVELTIES PELARGONIUMS: Sandiford's Surprise, Wonder and Hest, $2.!)0 per doz. Also the following new sorts: Dorothy, H. M. Stanley, Champion, Ed- ward Perkins, Gold Mine and Marie Malet, $1.25 per doz. ; $8 per 100. Mrs. R. Sandiford and Mme. Thibaut, $1 per doz.; $6 per 100. The above prices are for Hue. stroii- phiiits frnni 2Kj-in. pots— 50 at 100 rate. {■?'■( 'ash uilh .n-der. ROBT. SANDIFORD, Mansfield, O. SPECIAL OFFER. Cycl»nieii Perslcum Splendens glganteum, from flats, twice transplanted, in four true colors, iH per 100 $25 per 1000. express prepaid. 10.000 Ger^aniuins, Dbi Grants. A. Nutt. La Favorite, Glolre de France, etc , our selection, $2 per 100: $18 per KXIO. Caiinas(!>»rnmnti.Mnie Crozy, Alphonse Bonvler, Florence Vaughiin, <,^ueen Charlotte $2 per lOU. Satisfaction GrAiiANTKED. MADER & STEMPLE CO. Ltd., E. Stroudsburg, Pa. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, SlronK 1 vear $4.00 per 100 Alternanthera 2 var, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000 Begonias in variety $4.00 per 100 Cannas, good sorts 5.00 *' " Dahlias, small 25 varieties 4.00 '* " Cyperus (Umbrella plant) 3.00 '■ •' " 4-inch 10.110 " " Feverfew, Little Gem 3.00 " '■ Achillea. 2varieties.. 3.00 " " Ageratum, Cope's Pet 3.00 " " Asparagus Tenuissimus 6.00 " " Cuphea, 2 varieties.. 3.00 " " Grevillea, 3-inch 6.00 " " Niererabergia, Othenna each 3.00 " " Otaheite oranges, 4-in. . .$2.00 per doz. Oleanders, double white 6.00 " ' •' " 6-inch 40.00 •' Salvias ...3.00 " " Smilax 2.00 " " Swainsonia 4.00 '* " Violets, rooted runners, M. Louise and California...-; $6.00 per 1000. 1.00 " " Velvet plants, 3- inch 8.00 " " Abutilon Souv. de Bonn '. 4.0O " " Heliotrope, four extra fine sorts 3.00 '* " Czar $1.00 per doz. Moonflower, white 4.00 " " Violets, pot plants $2.5.00 per M. 3.00 " •' VERB<:NAS, Pot plants $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000 Cuttings 75 " " 6.00 " " COLEUS. Pot plants 2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000 Send for Price List. THE ROYAL TOTTENHAM NURSERIES Ltd. LATE OF A. M C. JONGKINDT CONINCK. DEDEMSVAART, nr. Zwolle, Netherlands. Mana^nng Director A. M. C. Van der Elst. RARE and NEW HARDY PERENNIALS. Per 100 Anemone sylvestrls fl. pi., young plants In pots .t9 00 Arneblapcbloldes 10 10 ChryBanthemum max flilforme 7 50 Convallarla niHj var. fortln 125 rrocopmla aurea Imperlalls 11 00 Helenlum autumnalesuperbum 6 00 Uemerocalils aurantlaca major (cultivated) 27 50 Heucbera alba 7 00 IberlB aempervlrens Little Gem 8 GO .IncarvlUea Delavayl 40 00 Oigae 5 00 Nymphaja Laydekerll purpurata 290 00 rosea 180 00 " aurora each. $7 50 " Roblnaonlana eacb,$5 00 Oreocome CandolU 20 00 Papaver Orient. Silver Queen 10 00 Petasltes Jap. elganteus 20 00 Phyealls Francbettl 2 25 Saglttarla Jap. tl pi 20 00 Sptrsea Aruncusvar. Knelffi 37 50 Viola odor. Princess of Wales 4 00 Gunnera Scabra, leaves ti to 7 feet across strong plants $15 00 to 20 00 Alpine Rhododendrons, strong plants 9 00 Wholesale catalogue of Elardy Perennials, Conifers, Rare Aquatics, etc , may be had free on application. List of Narcissus In April. And Still They Come! South Side Floral Co., Springfield, 111. Gents: — I saw your 5000 Verbenas, just received by Brittenbaugh'liros. I want 2000 just like them. Please send at once C. O. D. Yours respt, SAMUEL GASS, Allegheny, Pa. VERBENAS— Strong rooted cuttings, 30 grand va- rieties, 60c per 100, $5.00 per 1000; 6000 $22.00. PETUNIoS— Dreer's latest set of double fringed, true to name, $1.00 per 100. SMILAX— Strong, bushy seedlings, ready for pots. 50c per 100. $4.00 per "lOOO. Express prepaid on the preceding stock. ROSE and CARNAIION Cuttings now ready. Clean healthy stock, well-rooted, at low3st prices quoted. Send for our lists and save money. Terms cash with order. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., ...SPRINGFIELD. ItL.. CANNAS ^^Jn.. \riCW 'PT's strung, 2^-in. plants, very V IV-'JUJZ. i O, tlue. Imperial, $1.50 per doz. Luxonnc and Princess of Wales, $5.00 per 100. California, Campbell, Ad. Avellan, Marie Louise, Schoenbrun, $4.00 per 100. The Conard & Jones Co. WEST OROVE, PA. THE JENNINGS DAIICICC SEED. STRAIN rRllOICOi PLANTS. Finest mixed. Good little plants for cold frames, tl.OO per Iiioo, express. Seed, $1.00 per pkn. *."> 00 per ounce. E. B. JENNINGS, l. b. 264. Southport, Conn. Ornwnrnt thfl Fluent Vaimlnii. A good adv. in a good paper will bring good returns. iSgg. The American Florist. 931 New Orleans. AN UNPRECEDENTED DEGREE OF COLD IN THE CRESCENT CITY. — MANY GROWERS COUNT THEIR LOSS BY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. When I told you before that Mardi Gras was upon us I had no idea that it would be such a one as it has been. On the nights of February 12 and 13, and also during the days, we experienced such weather as we have never had before. The temperature went down to 6° above zero; the lowest we have ever had in later years was 15° above. The condi- tion of our gardens is hard to describe. Not only private gardens are ruined but there is a heavy loss among the florists. Some of them count their loss by the thousands of dollars and a good many of them are satisfied to have lost only a few hundreds. You know that the majority of our tender plants are raised in hot beds. They were no protection at all against G° of cold. Our greenhouses were not heated enough nor closed enough. It will teach us a lesson for the future. Even our roses, chiefly teas, are all dead. Fig trees, different magnolias and sweet olives as old as New Orleans are peeling oft' their bark. Phoenix Cana- .riensis, which had stood every winter before will be killed or at least badly damaged. Chamserops seem to have stood the most. Many orders will have to be sent north to replace our loss. M. 5il. I.. Boston Florist Letter Go. This wooden box nicely stained and vais nishedt 18x30x1!^ made in two sectionst one for each size letter, given away with, first order of 500 letters. Block Letters. 1 1^ or 2-lnch size, per 100, Tfi-OO. Script Letters. $4. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leadloK florlstB everywhere and for sale by all wholesale flurlBts and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Trcas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. A. HERRMANN "r;; Florists' Supplies Send for a price list, 404-406-408-410-412 E. 34th St., NEW YORK H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Cyoaa Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New CatolOKue of all FLORISTS SDPPLIBa on application. lar-For the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. 60.52, 54 and 56 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. John Conley & Son, Mannfacf nrers of 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET, Mention American Florist. GREEN-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION. | This has been a specialty with us for many years and to us is K due the credit for many of the great improvements that have been made in the construction of wooden green-houses. To those that buy our Clear Cypress Building Material we furnish, free of cost, complete detail drawings from which any intelligent workman can put up the material correctly. We have plenty of time to write letters ABOUT OUR BUSINESS, and we will be glad to hear from those contemplating building. Write for or Estii LocKLAND Lumber Co LOCKLAND, OHIO. ESTABUSHED 1666 EMILSTEFFENS> 5UCC.™ NSTErFENS. "DSTEFFENSBROS \mm^»mriirW^it^*-mm'm.^-¥lL'¥t-¥^ NIKOTEEN Jit costs 4 cents for each coo feet of -7 floor space 7- itlllllllllllllJIIllllllJJIIJllllA i W PIANTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT FIORISTS- Hf USED FOR FUHICATION OR SPRAYINC INDOORS OR SOLD BY SttBSMtN CIRCULAR FREE-, SKABCURA DIP CO. CHICAGO. QUICKLY Docs IT. W ^Tmk ti'Wr'im^-m-mrM-jm-^Jimt-^^imM THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDK BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rep. 490 HOWARD ST. FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD PDTS ^^" List and SAMPLES FREE. Ji Di SWAHN S SONS, MINNEAPOL°i,'MINN. Standard Pots ''°°' Fof ICfpping."""" KELLER BROS. Special Attention Given to ' >fail Orders, and Special NORRISTOWN, PA. Sizes Made to Order. Price Lists Furnlslied on Application. It is not much trouble to mention the American Florist when corresponding with an advertiser. Made by HpLLoa TpOTTeJ ICOMPANf 13719 WHAWONW i>HILADELPHU\ PA^ ' l-^, i'POTS. I BRANCH WAREHOUSES: Kearney and WeiUide Ave>., Jersey City, N. J. Jackson Av. & Pearson St , Long Island City, N. Y. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANTTFACTURBaS OP Flower Pols. Before buying write for prlcea. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrlghtwood Ave., CHICAGO. ILL. STANDARD FLDWER POTS FiBST Quality. Cream 1-^ in , per 1000. .$2 40 I ZVt in. Color. per 1000, $ 4 95 Packages extra. C. HENNECKECO.'""-^;,:^.''"' OiR New Directory will be promptly sent to you on receipt of order. Price postpaid, only $2. 932 The American Florist. Mar. 4, Index to Advertisers. AavertlBlDg Katea '.112 Lenox Sprayer Co 1120 AUenJ K :)I7 LlttleBeld u V I American Rose no. LIvlnsston Seed Co — II 025 927 II Lockland Lorn 00 it31 Amllng K C '.ii;> ' liong D B. Armstrong Lutber. r „_..,-,„ n.. Bader Jobn Bailer F A ra BaBHett& Washburn.. '.115 as: Bateman Mfg Co Dll Bayersdorfer H & Co. .031 Mannmg J Benthey&Co '.il5 Berger U U & Co 023 BemlngSIl Q Lonsdale Bdwln... ...020 Lord & Burnbam Co.. IV Lucas J ^ Co 032 Lynob W B 015 Mader & gtemple Co. .OiO Magnuson Martba A. W . 020 Blanc A & Co 020 Bobbink & Atkins 023 Boston Ijetter Co 031 BradsbawG B 017 Brague L B 014 Brill Francis 018 Budlong J A 915 925 Buckbee n W II Burpee W Atlee & Co. II Cambridge Tile Mfg Co032 Carmody J D IV Casey I> A 025 Chadwick Chas 02'j Cblcago Carnation Co 023 Cbloago Wrecking Co. .IV _. . .. „ . ., ,||(. 020 Manz.1 4 Co Ill Marc Chas J 928 May John N....927 929 1 McCarthy & Co. Clnoas & Boddlngtoi Conard & Jones Co 0311 '^onley John &8on 031 CouverseGreenhousesO^l Cottage Gardens 1 Cox Seed Co U Craig Kobt& Son 027 Crowl Fern Co - . 9!(j Cunningham Jos H. .9:JU Danley S T 9:« Oecker, Blauvelt Co .017 De Langhe-Vervaene L P 918 Detroit Flow Pot Mtg.031 Dickinson Albert Co.. II DIetaohAiCo Ill Dillon J L 020 DomerFred ASons Co. 924 Dreer H A 92S I Dumont & Co 9If. IJunlop John H 927 Blchbolz Ilenry 923 Blllott Wm & Sons.... II Mills 4 Pollworth 014 Klllson & Tesson Oli; Ernest W H 032 Farquhar K & J * Co.oai Feltnousen J K '.)30 F Sl F Nurseries 920 Fisher & Son 020 Flower City Plant Food Co 021 Flo Mut Fire Ins CO...02U Ford Bros 017 Foster Lucius H 02/ l^^chs Albert 026 Gardeners' Chronicle. .Ill Gibbons H W IV Qlblln 4 Co 932 Goldsborough A F ....020 Goodwin Harries Co. . II Gorton & LIdgerwood.III Ounther Wm U 017 Qumey Heater Co 032 Hagenburger Carl 9;W Hall Ass'n Olt; UalnesS Y & Co II Uales n W II Uall W E 024 Hancock Geo A Son... 024 UartM A 017 Heacock Jos I llelnlze Fell.x 928 Ilennecke C Co 031 Ilerendeen Mfg Co — 032 Herr Albert M 925 Herrmann A 931 Ullflnger Bros Ill HIU B G & Co 927 I Hlppard B 027 IV Hltchlngs & Co IV Uoffmelster Floral Co. 027 Holton & Hunkel Co. .914 Hooker H M Co Ill Horan Bdw C 017 Hose Connection Co. .932 Hoyt A T IV Uumfeld C 924 Hunt B H... 015 Hunt M A Floral Co.. 027 Illinois Cut Flower Co. 015 Jackson E B 024 Jackson & Perkins Co. I Jacobs S 4 Sons Ill JennlngsK B 030 Jennings Bros Ill Johnson 4 Stokes II Kasting W F 01.; Kastlng Wm F 4 Co..0!4 Keller Bros 031 Keller Geo 4 Sons 031 Kellogg Geo M 911 Kelsey Ilarlan P olf. Kennlcott Bros Co. 015 922 Kraft's Plant Tonic... II Kroeschell Bros Co — 111 Kuehn C A ok; Kuhl Geo A '.127 Lager 4 Hurrell 028 Lang Julius 017 LeMars Greenhouses '.f21 McCreary. Jones 4 Co 0'20 McDonald 4 Steele. 924 McDowell J A 928 McKeller 4 WlntersoD915 Meyer John C 4 Co... II MlUang Frank 017 Mlllang 4 Co 017 Model Plant Stake Co 024 Monlnger J C Co IV Moon Samuel C 920 Morrison A Ill Morris Floral Co 92! Moss Geo M OIU Muschert B F 923 Myers 4 Co 932 National Florists' Board of Trade 914 National Plant Co 928 Nlemeyer Henry A 923 N Y Cut Flower Co.. Pane Edw Pennrock Co Pennock Sam'l 8 — Plant Seed Co II Price, Homer & Co.. 920 Prince A G 4 Co.. .015 '.123 Purdy 4 Blauvelt ....917 QuakerClty Mob Wks.l V Kackham G A 'J24 Uandall A L 015 Raynor J 1 917 Kawson W W 4 Co... 11 Rea Bros 9'20 Reed Glass 4 Paint Co 111 Regan Printing House. 'J23 Refd Edw 9111 Relnberg Bros 015 Renter S J 927 Rice M 4 Co 921) RIcksecker C H 016 Roemer Fred B 918 Rolker & 4 Sons. . . .914 II Rose Mfg Co II Rose A 1) 928 Royal Tottenham Nur 930 RuppJohn F 930 Sander 4 Co 928 Sandltord Robt 930 Schiller U 929 SohlUerJL 028 Schultbels Anton 029 Shelmlre W R 021 Sheridan W F 917 Blebrecht 4 Son '.Wi Sltnatlons 4 Wants.... 013 Bkabcura Dip Co '.131 SkldelskyS 8 025 Smith 11 P 0'24 Smith Nath4 8on 028 Smith W L 930 Soltau C 4 Co 927 South Side Floral Co.. 9-10 StabI Chas B 910 Steams Lumber Co.. . .Ill Stecher LItho Co 11 Steflens Bmll '031 Stroh W C '.127 Sutherland Geo A 910 Swahns Sons J G 931 Swayne Wm 025 Taylor J H 927 Teas E Y 929 Tell Wm 923 Thorburn J M 4 Co. .018 Towell Jos '025 Traendly 4 Schenck. . 917 UlbrlchtFJ 9^23 Van Waveren4Krulifl 919 Vaughan J C. Wabash R B. Wall H M Co U Walz John 930 WatsonG C 11 Watson T R 920 Weber H 4 Son 925 Weeber 4 Don 11 Welch Bros 916 Wheeler-Stenzel Co... I II Whllldln Pot Co 931 Whltnall C B ....932 Whitton & Sons 929 WIetor Bros 915 Wllmore W W 929 Winter S B 014 WIttbold Geo 1 Wood Bros 030 Woodrolto Milton B. .016 Young J no 017 WON SENT WIL BRING YU 50 DIFFERE.NT HARMONIUS KOLOR KOMBINA- ■SIONS FOR XTEIRIOR DEKORA- -SIONS OF HOUS AN HOM. JOHN LUCAS a C0.PHILA.6< N.Y. TheiBest Boiler on Earth for Greenhouse Heating. ALSO MADE FOR STEAM. Water Section Made in One Casting. No Leaky Joints to Worry Over. Deep Fire Pot. No Need to Sit Dp All Night to Keep Your Fire Going. THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD. SEND FOR FLORISTS' CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST FREE UPON APPLICATION. GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. NEW YORK CITY BRANCH : 111 Filth Ave., cor. 18th St. 74 Franklin St., Cor. Arch, BOSTON. MASS. Exclusively A GREENHOUSE HEATER! \M:«.'ELS"1n|| I SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE WORK. EASY TO ERECT; SIMPLE IN OPER- ATION; ECONOMICAL AS TO CONSUMPTION OF FUEL. Send for Catalogue and latest prices. MYERS 8z: CO., 1514-1520 So. 9lh St., - PHILADELPHIA, PA. (KSTABLISBED 1SM9.) SAVED On Your Coal Bills If your Houses are Heated by a rurman Boiler. Send for large Illustrated Catalogue, Florist.' Edition. Let us make you an estimate FREE. THE HERENDEEN MFG. CO. Standard Flower Pots... OUR POTS ARE OF THE BEST QUALITY. We ship all goods from Cincinnati, guaranteeing lowest treigbt rates and prompt delivery. I^Wrlte DS before placing year orders elsewhere CAMBRIDGE TILE MFG. CO., Covington, Ky. W JrLXI'PB'.A.XiXLi'A X3.A.f.3I>EIXjZOIV f>TJ^XjXj£:X<.. iiu'li \<'i\ >iiiii.l'- 111 :ipin-:ir:i is one of the most 'iii'-iil -■\ir ui;iinil;i'-lur''d. IT ust-.l whou the •iround .nil u|) lli.'.laii,l.-li..ii ll^ III,. r.iMts. makini;acleiin III rapi.iitv. 15ci;ii-li. Sin'.'ial prires for lots of •J.'i. ^. 'WXXX'X'Or.A.Xjl^, HS4 XIvixnbciIcLlt .A.'^e., lla:. Mount Greenwood, 111., president; P. Breitmeyek. Detroit. Mich . vice- president; W. J Stewart, CT Bromtleld St., Boston, secretary; H. B. Beattv, Oil CJty. Pa THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. THIS ISSUE 36 PAGES WITH COVER. COJVTBJVTS. Fjoriil fashions in the metropolis 933 Nyrapha^a superba (illus.) 934 ICstablishing business as a grower 934 A novel adiantum house (illus.) 936 Cypripedium insigne and some of its varieties (illus.) ... ... . . . . .936 Roses — Roses and other plants at Washington 937 —Roses at Waban conservatories ....... 937 Notes and comments 938 Latest facts about carnations 93H Carnations — cultural notes . . 939 Clematis paniculata (illus.) . . . 9.39 New York ... 939 Boston 940 Philadelphia 940 Cleveland 940 Chicago. ... ... 941 Hartford, Conn 941 Buffalo - 941 Louisville ... .941 •Society of American Florists 942 Greenhouse building 942 Cast versus wrought iron pipe 942 Begonias drooping at joints . . 942 N.vaek, N. Y 943 The seed trade . ... 948 Origin of Emerald Gem melon 948 London, Ont 948 The nursery trade 9.W The pecan In commerce 9.'i0 The way to grow good peaches 9.iil Helpful" reminders ... 9.S0 Our pastimes ... 952 — .\ remarkable average at St. Louis . . 9.V2 — Twin City bowlers 9iS2 — At Conventionville . . 952 — Buffalo bowling record 952 — Philadelphia pastimes 9.S2 — Winterson makes a record 952 — Match games at Cleveland 952 Grand Rapids 952 St. Paul. . . 952 Burlingame. Cai 954 Los Angeles 956 Indianapolis 958 Detroit 963 Floral Fashions in the Metropolis. The changes in fashions and fancies among the society people who patronize the high-class stores in New York have been lew this season or, in fact, for sev- eral seasons. The principal evolution as noted by one prominent retailer is the increased competition and disposition to cut prices, between the leading establish- ments that are catering for fashionable trade and have so increased in number within a few years that a sharp rivalrj' has developed for the patronage of peo- ple prominent in high social circles. These buyers are very ready to take full advan- tage of the existing conditions and there are but few patrons that any one florist can reply upon retaining if a competitor manages to get a bid in where five dol- lars can be saved on the cost of a decora- tion. Of large decorations there have been few this season and there have been none where phenomenal sums have been spent for floral purposes, the exag- gerated accounts in the daily journals notwithstanding. But there' has been an unusual numberof small affairs where flowers have been used, and generally in a miserly manner as compared with cus- toms in the past. The city florist has learned from fre- quent experiences that there is but little profit for him now under any circum- stances in large plant decorations in winter and is not worrying much over the rarity of dances, assemblies and other affairs of similar character. Din- ner parties have given him the best results and there have been plenty of these, although, as before remarked, the amount spent has been small and the profits cut to the closest margin. For all such work positively nothing but natural steins in natural condition can be used. No more woodyard or hardware store in floral arrangements for refined trade. The demand for long and stiff stems which has prevailed in the loose cut flower trade for some time did not at first affect design work materially and the short or weak stemmed grades of stock was suffi- ciently good for "making up." But this is no longer true, in New York at least; the same grade of flowers is required for a basket for the dinner table that goes in the vase in the drawing room and there is no room for any other quality for any purpose in the first-class flower store of to-day. This insistence upon long stemmed and high cost specimens in all floral work has brought about a big demand for small plants, etc., for "filling," so that the maximum effect may be produced with the least number of flowers, and for zinc- lined baskets to hold moss and water, so that the unsupported flowers shall not wilt. Old fashioned silver bowls and epergnes are thus brought back into use. Tall epergnes that have been out of style for many years are now allowable, it being understood that the flowers shall be arranged high and no material be allowed to hang over low so as to obstruct the view across the table. Table receptacles are as varied as the styles of baskets and dishes obtainable and the more odd and eccentric they are, the better they are liked. Little plants of Selaginella Kmilliana are used very gen- erally to fill the baskets and with this for a base it is surprising what an effect can be produced by the addition of a spike or two of cattleyas and a few sprays of lily of the valley and mignonette or other flower of harmonizing color. Ribbons are back again in fashion and are univer- sally used, gauze ribbon being preferred to the solid satin in many cases. Little plants of Primula obconica or Forbesii work in elegantly where cattleyas are used in combination. Table baskets are in the majority of cases made of roses, occasionally Meteor, oftener Beauty and most frequently of Bridesmaid. As a rule they are made solid without mixture although a mass of some contrasting color is often introduced in one side and Meteor is frequently mixed with lily of the valley, lilac or some other white flower to relieve its heavy color, the rib- bon either matching or contrasting the prevailing color in all cases. Farleyense plants are sometimes used as a founda- tion when the price warrants their use and for orchid pieces nothing else can compare with this beautiful fern. Cor- sages are very seldom wanted in fashion- able affairs now-a-days. When they are, violets still lead. They are fixed daintily with a violet lace handkerchief, which protects the dress, and tied with a little violet cord and tassels. Bouttoniers are still fashionable, especially at gentlemen's club dinners, and the detestable bunches of white carnations with the calyx and seed vessels removed, and wired together still hold sway. The prevaiHng fashionable color this season has been pink. More orchids have been sold than ever before. Cat- tleyas have now become one of the regu- lar staples in the daily stock of the New York florist and Dendrobium Phala;nop- sis, while it lasted, was used largely with grand effect in decorative work of all kinds. Bridesmaid has retained its pre-. 934 The American Florist. Mar. II, eminence in roses, the quantity sold prob- ably aggregating as much as that of all other varieties together, but the quality must be of the best and customers have now come to be as good judges of them as is the most expert florist. As to vio- lets, the lovi' prices prevailing this winter are attributed by some to the fact that the growers have all learned how to grow them so well that there has been an abundant supply for even the Bowery trade and that their commonness has turned the better class of trade against them. Others, however, say that they have sold as many violets as ever this season for indoor affairs and that the trouble is chargeable to the severe weather which has prevented their purchase for street wear. Bulbous stock of all kinds has had a hard season of it, but the use of this class of flowers always increases greatly towards spring and there is yet a chance for the bulb men to make up an average. Valentine's Day, which has just passed, is always counted upon to keep the stores busy with novel and pretty conceits in floral arrangement. The fearful storm this year completely blocked both flowers and customers, however, and all were doomed to disappointment. One of the prettiest decorations for a Valentine spread was made at Geo. Stumpp's. It consisted of two large hearts of daffodils with points turned opposite towards the ends of the table and connected in the center by a big bow of violet gauze rib- bon, strands of ribbon of the same color radiating to the corners and sides of the table and violet corsages being provided for the ladies. Nymphaea Soperba. This is one of those new plants which, from year to year, gives increased evidence of its worthiness for general cultivation. In the illustration one can quickly discern its championship in size as compared with other hardy nym- ph;cas, as it is almost one-third larger than N. candidissima and N. Marliacea chromatella, which are shown around it, with its long broad petals and heavy stamens giving it characteristic promi- nence. While largest in size it is free from any coarse appearance or unrefined habits — as queenly as an odorataand as aristo- cratic as a lotus. The other appreciable good qualities aside from its superb size, both of flower and plant, are its long period of bloom, extreme hardiness, for when once estab- lished it endures any natural degree of temperature; its value as a fish forage plant and its efficiency in absorbing and counteracting the germs of malarial dis- eases. Though possessing more general good qualities than any lily we know, it is not without criticism. The greatest complaint raised against it by the retail customer is that it grows slowly the first season. This is due to its large, fleshy roots and strong habits. In transplanting, especially if late, its growth is impeded much more seriously than that of the stocky, slow growing sorts and consequently it may not develop itself for two or three seasons. Another objection is that this lily does not bloom so freely as was first claimed for it. We find it not so free as N. Marliacea chromatella, though itfar out- strips everything in its class and on our place there is not a day from May till October that it may not be relied upon for white. We have tested, imjiartially, all water lilies and consider this one as more nearly approaching the beau ideal than any other in existence. G. B. M. Establishing Business as a Grower. {Read by President IVm. H. Elliott. Brighton, Mass., bejore the Gardeners' and Florists' Club oj Boston. March 7, iSgQ.] When a grower has worked at the busi- ness long enough to get a thorough knowledge of the line he is engaged in and has saved, or is fortunate enough to have sufficient money to start a business, it will then be time for him to consider the advisability of starting for himself. The amount of money that would be necessary to properly start a grower in business would depend on whether he would buy, build or lease a place. As buying or leasing would be a means of procuring an established business and would in that way do away with manj- of the difficulties encountered by a person starting business, I will confine my remarks almost wholly to those who NYMPH/EA SUPERBA IN VASE, N. CANDIDISSIMA ; N. MARLIACEA CHROMATELLA AT THE BASE. wish to build instead of buy or lease. A large enough place would be required to support a man and his family, if he has one, also to make a reasonable profit above that, so as to give him a chance to make headway in his business. This would require at least 5000 feet of ground space covered. This amount of glass would not allow of much help being hired. It would, of course, be much bet- ter if a grower could have a place some- what larger. The amount of money required to build a place of this kind would depend a great deal on what arrangement could be made about procuring land. Before saying more about that, I wish to state about what a man should grow. A person would best grow what he has the most knowledge of, and is able to grow the best. A mistake which is often made is to grow what somebody else is growing, because it is supposed that they are mak- ing a very large profit with very little trouble or expense, whereas they are really doing no better than in the line which the grower has a thorough knowl- edge of and is thereby led to think that the drawbacks in that line are greater than in any other. It makes little differ- ence what a person grows in these times if he only grows it well. The best flow- ers of all kinds find a ready market; the poorer flowers of any kind are hard to sell. It is a mistake to try to grow everything. Make a specialty of someone thing, and your chances of success will be much greater. LAND REQUIRED. The question of land is the most important to consider in the first place. Never rent land to build greenhouses upon. If you do, you only increase the value of the land and have to pay a higher price when you are able to buy. This is more especiallj' true of a person in the retail business building up a valuable trade in some location where be has to pay the full value of the trade he has built up in the price of the land that he will be charged by the owner when he does buy. Where to buy land is one question. The first and most important answer to that is where the soil is good, as good soil is absolutely necessary to the greatest success. Transportation to and from the market is a matter also to be considered. Another matter of great importance is to get a location within reach of the city or town water. It is also well to consider the future prospeets of the land you buy, as to its coming into the market and being of greater value later on. When you have found this location buy as much land as you possibly can, giving as large an amount in a mortgage asyou are able to do. In other words, reserve all the money that you can to build your •greenhouses, as the income is wholly from the houses and not from the land for a great many years. The greatest amount of permanent value that has been made by growers in the past has been in the increase of the value of the land. It is better to go a greater distance from the city and buy a small farm in a good location, or a good, fair sized piece of land, from three to ten acres, rather than locate too close to the city on a small, high-priced piece of land. The amount of money that would be neces- sary to pay down on a purchase of this kind would not need to be very great, as a large mortgage would be accepted where buildings were to be put up. In some cases growers are even able to obtain their land without paying down any money at all. I would not expect to pay down over $500 on a place large enough to properly start business. BUILDING GREENHOUSES. The most reasonable price at which cypress greenhouses, with 16x24 glass, could be built would be about .$500 for each loOO square feet of ground covered. I would advise the building of long houses, as there is a good deal of saving in building in that wa3'. If I were build- ing 5000 square feet for rose or carnation growing, I would put the whole amount in one house. In width, build all that can be thoroughly ventilated with one row of ventilators, which would be twenty-five feet for roses or carnations. A person with alimited amount of money should build on wooden posts, and aim to cover as much ground as possible. Nothing but iron supports should be used for the roof, however. Build with- out rafters, using purlins only and sup- port them about every seven feet with the iron supports. The support under the ridge is best to have two arms to support the purlins next the ridge. Be careful, however, to have all purlins set straight with the post supporting them, as purlins set on an angle and supported with a perpendicular post have in some cases turned over and let down the roof i8gg. The American Florist. 935 in the case of a heavy snow-storm, caus- ing a great deal of damage therebj'. Ventilators four feet square, with three feet space between each, and opening from the top, I have found the most satisfactory. The lower ends of all bars should rest on top of the plate, or gutter, with blocks to till in between. This makes not only a much stronger roof, but one that will last much longer, as the vital parts are much better protected from decay. All joints in purlins, rib, and gutter, should be halved and bolted together. Nails for this purpose have proved to be a failure. No joint, and in fact no two pieces of wood, should be put together in any part of a greenhouse roof without being thoroughly painted. It is the only chance you will ever have to paint those parts and do it thoroughly when you have the chance. Paint the work one coat before it is put up and two coats aftervvards. Use galvanized wire nails in building the roof, and galvanized bolts in the gutter. Common carriage bolts two inches in length are best for the purlins and ridge. Coach screws four inches in length is what 1 have used for gutters. All of these are three-eighths of an inch in diameter. Ventilator hinges are a great deal of trouble to greenhouse men generally. I have been able to find in the market in Boston a cast brass hinge, costing about 14 cents a pair, which I have used for the past twelve years and not one has given out. At that price it is a great deal cheaper to use brass. Galvanized, is fairly satisfactory, but not so good as the brass. Common iron hinges should never be used. The many firms of greenhouse builders through the country build some very fine iron-frame houses. These, however, are too expensive for a grower with limited means. The house that I have described is the most reasonable house for the ordinary grower to build. An automatic ventilator would be a very desirable thing for a man with a small place, as it would take care of the ventilation while he went to the market or anywhere else away from the place. I have used these automatic machines for five years with very great satisfaction. I am aware, however, that many have had trouble with them. THE HEATING PLANT. I would recommend the use of steam for that purpose, as the piping could be more readily and cheaply done and boiler power obtained at a very reason- able price. As a general thing, however, for a small-sized place hot water is more satisfactory and is more generally used. It is, however, more expensive both to put in and run as soon as you get a place of large size. A second-hand tubular boiler of good, large capacity, larger than would be needed for the original houses, would be best to put in. An advertise- ment in the daily papers of Boston would bring many offers of boilers of this kind. A good, large boiler house, with plenty of coal space, and a good tall brick chimney is something I would recommend every grower to have, if not at first then as soon as he can afford to build it. Set the boiler and run the main pipes as low as possible. Take your steam as direct from the boiler to the radiating pipe as it can be done. A main pipe run through the top of the house with the circulating pipes returning I consider one of the worst things that can be done in greenhouse heating. The importance of very large main pipes should not be over- looked. Have your radiating pipes under JOY & SON'S NOVEL ADIANTUM HOUSE, NASHVILLE, TENN. thorough control, so you can always run a single pipe under any bench you wish to in mild weather. The arrange- ment of pipes in houses with benches, which I would recommend, is to have one pipe under each bench, with the remain- ing pipes on the side walls; ten IVi-inch pipes is about what is required for a house twenty-five feet wide. If hot water is used, set your boiler as low down as possible and ^et as much rise in the flow and return direct up from the boiler to your circulating pipes as you can, as that will increase the circula- tion and give you all that can be got out of the height which you have from your boiler to' your radiating pipe. PAINTI.NG AND GLAZLNG. In painting use pure white lead and linseed oil. Good putty is a very impor- tant matter. It is best, where it can be done, to go right to the manufacturer and have your putty made, with fifteen or twenty pounds of white lead in every 100 pounds of putty. Common putty, such as is sold in the market, used for glazing will wash out like sand in the course of three or four years. Zinc shoe nails are the best lor glazing, should be three- fourths of an inch long and of good fair size. Lay the glass the crowing side down and nail only at the ends of the lights, as nails in the middle cause a great deal of breakage. Butted glass I have never had faith enough in to trj'. I have, however, seen some very good houses built in that way. The roofs of green- houses should be painted every two years. When they are in good condition it is cheaper to keep them so. See that there is no settling of the supports under the roof, as this causes breakage of the glass and a straining of the joints. A quarter-inch lap in laying the glass I have found most satisfactory. PROVIDING FERTILIZERS. Some system of applying liquid fertil- izer should be constructed, operated by steam, hot air or gravity; whether a windmill could be applied for this pur- pose I don't know, but I should think it might be. A system of this kind is more especially required for rose growing. Most small places growing other lines of stock get along very well without it. Chemical fertilizers and how to use them is a question which is attracting a great deal of attention at the present time. I should like to hear from some one who has made some thorough experiments in that line on the growing of roses and car- nations. As I use only cow manure lean really say nothing on that subject. Pro- fessor Brooks and Air. Ward gave us a great deal of information on that matter at our last meeting. I am very sorry that the essay of Prof. Brooks could not be published in full in the trade papers, as I think the subject a very important one, and hope sometime to be able to make some experiments in that line. STOCKING THE HOUSES. In procuring stock for your houses I would refer you to the advertising col- umns of our trade papers, and would recommend correspondence with these advertisers. With good soil, careful management, employment of reliable help, success as a grower ought to be reasonably well assured. The employment and manage- ment of help is a subject on which I should like to say a great deal. I will take time only to sa\', treat your help fairly, give them every consideration they are entitled to, and you will obtain the best results. The bulldozer in the handling of help has never been conspicu- ous b}' his success. It is, perhajjs, the highest ability that a man can attain to make the proper and best use of another man's brains. It is hard enough for us to use our own to good advantage, much more to use some-one's else. MARKETING STOCK. The grower who sells his stock in our co-operative flower market for cash would be handling his business with the least possible trouble. I would recom- mend any grower starting in a small way to handle his stock in that way. Another question is the handling ofstock before it is taken to the ma-'ket at all. All flowers should be cut carefully to get them in the most marketable condition. They should be handled at all times with the greatest care, and by some system which would reduce the handling to a minimum. A proper place should be provided for keeping them. An under- ground vault of good size, situated on the north side of your buildings, away 936 The American Florist. Mar. 11^ from the heat of the sun, I have found to be the best. All flowers had better be cut from twelve to twenty-four hours before marketing. Care in handling, packing and bunching is of the greatest importance. The extra labor that some of our growers go to in the careful hand- ling and marketing of their stock is really surprising, but it pays, and those who have adopted that method seem to con- tinue it, and other growers are adopting the same. Make every effort to meet the demands of the business; bring just as many flowers as you possibly can when flowers are scarce.' A grower who gets the reputation of having a large stock of stuff when nobody wants it and none when it is scarce, will find it hard to real- ize a good average price. This condition of short supply when there is large demand and a large supply when there is little demand, is the greatest natural drawback in the business. KEEPING OF ACCOUNTS. A greenhouse business is one in which an unlimited amount of accounts can be kept. A grower will have to make up his mind how far he wishes to go in this line. Growers as a rule do not go very far in that way, and for that reason get a reputation of being very poor business men. A grower selling all his flowers for cash in the market and handling his money himself could get along very well and keep no accounts at all. Some grow- ers coming into our market do business in that way, but it is hardly to be rec- ommended. No grower can successfully carry on a business without credits in some way or other. Charges must be kept with the greatest care, and credits on the same with equal care. A cash book and a charge book should be kept, if nothing else. I beheve, however, in a grower keeping as complete accounts as possible. The number of flowers of each kind cut from the different houses, and the amount of money received for these different varieties is the best mdication of where the profit comes from, and what lines it is best to increase. The average price received from day to day is some- thing every grower should know, but very few do know. Be careful to whom you extend credit. To manv customers it is an unkindness to extend credit. Collect bills promptly when due; the more promptly the easier collected and the better opportunity to sell more goods. A bank account should be opened by every grower. It is the best way to take care of your money, and you can always have money on hand to make use of in case of emergency. At least once a year pay up all your bills, balance up all accounts, and find out as well as you can iust where you stand. CHANCES OF SUCCESS. What leads to success is what every- body wishes to know. First and most important of all, is good judgment in laying out a definite plan to work by I think this of much moreimportance than it is generally thought to be So much so that I have my plans for what 1 intend to do laid out at least two years before any new building or rebuildmg is done, and by that means can correct many mistakes which might be made by acting on indefinite plans. Knowledge of growing and of business is a great advantage, but it is surprising how well many succeed who have started in with a very limited knowledge. This is un- doubtedly owing to their good judg- ment. Courage is very necessary, as a rHscouraged man never accomplishes very much Economy would need to be practiced for the first yearor two to such a degree as to become a fine art. Indus- try, or in other words, hard work, is indispensable. The way a grower with limited capital would need to work for the first year or two to successfully establish a business in these high pressure times would give a man sentenced to hard labor an idea he was simply taking a midsummer vacation. It is commonly asked, "Will I meet with success?" We never meet with success these days but have to overtake it, like Death did with the Irishman, whose friend was asked if he met Death bravely, when he answered, "He didn't meet it, it overtook him." The only grower that meets with success is the carnation hybridizer. But those who know the raiser of the $30,000 car- nation well know he has followed after success in a way that gave it no chance to escape him. Don't woriy about getting credit. You will find it very easy to get more than is good for you, for after a successful first year you will find the coal man that wanted his money for your coal as it was delivered when you started will want to know why he can't put in your winter's supply and collect the bill six months later. When you ask for credit be sure and ask for all the time you need, and then be sure to pay just when you say you will. You will thereby find your credit better than if you paid cash. After a year or two if you are successful you win find yourself where our government is at the present time— considering the question of expansion. I have concluded that when the expansion idea gets fixed in a grower'smind.itcan only be removed by death. He will always want one niore house or one more range of houses, as long as he lives. But don't look on these expanders as the only successful growers. Who will say that the quiet, contented man working along in his easy-going way, bringing up a family of refined and well-educated children and himself a citizen that is a credit to any town, even if he does not build a new greenhouse every year, is not a successful grower? The number of just such grow- ers which we have in our market have made it the success it is, and are a great credit to the profession. A Novel Adiantum House. The illustration on page 935 shows a house of adiantum as grown by Joy & Son, Nashville, Tenn. The structure is a north lean-to, 7x100 fett, and one por- tion of the wall is faced with red clay and cow manure and the otherwith leaf mold and moss, the ferns thriving equally well on both. The wall turns out as many fronds as the bench, and if there is any better or more economical way of grow- ing adiantum, Messrs. Joy & Son would like to learn something about same through these columns. Cypripediom Insigne and Some of Its Varieties. This popular orchid is one of the oldest in cultivation, its first introduction tak- ing place nearly a century ago. Coming from the Calcutta Botanic Gardens in India to the Liverpool Botanic Gardens England, it bloomed there for the first time. This was the variety from Sylhet, and the one now grown so extensively by the trade for cutting purposes. Its popularity as a florists' flower has only been developed during the past five or six years. Having been in cultivation so long, its remarkably rapid growth has supplied us with an enormous cjuantity of plants which can now be purchased at a reasonable figure and if properly cared for a satisfactory profit can be realized. In the neighborhood of New York there seems to be sufticient plants grown by the trade to meet the demand, in fact quantities are shipped to the principal western cities during the season; the flo- rists there appreciate their usefulness for all kinds of decorative work. They are good travelers, and can be used several times without injury. There are no special directions necessar3' to grow this plant; it requires fibrous loam and peat mixed, and good drainage; it will thrive in a temperature during growth of 55 to 60° and more with sun heat if shaded. In the summer it likes plenty of air and not too large a pot and to flower the plant well it is preferable to allow the roots to cling to the sides of the pot rather than give them too much freedom. The most interesting section of Cypripedium insigne is the montanum varieties. The great variation exhibited has created quite a sensation. The varieties of this group come from northern India and when first sent home in quantity by the collector they were described as totally different from the old Sylhetense, no two being alike. Many self colored forms were mentioned and such a glowing account of their merits was given that they found a ready sale, especially among amateurs. This report has since been fully verified, for we have seen some extraordinary varieties of great value flowering among them. The blooms do not appear to sell so well as the older variety, but neverthe- less they are beautiful, full of interest and detail. Although spotless varieties of various shades of yellow and whitehave appeared, nothing has bloomed yet that surpasses C. insigne Sandera- for excjuisite form, and chaste lemon coloring. There is in the Measures collection at Streatham, England, a variety very similar and much larger, named C. insigne Monica Meas- ures. The coloring, however, is of a dif- ferent and lighter shade, with a very much broader band of white around the dorsal sepal. Other spotless forms are C. insigne Sanderianum and C. insigne I^aura Kimball, the two latter being much more valuable than C. insigne San- dera;. There are a few more spotless varieties existing on the continent, but they more or less approach those above mentioned. There is another section of C. insigne which is devoid of spotting, the dorsal sepal being marked with a bronzy suffu- sion, varying in intensity. The finest of them all is C. insigne Bohnhofianum, the flower of which is very large, having a broad dorsal sepal, most curiously marked with a deep bronze blotch and bordered with a pleasing green zone, the remainder being pure white. The petals are suffused with light brown and the labellum light yellow. This is a valuable novelty. Other varieties are C. insigne A. R. Smith, which bears a fine flower, the short, broad dorsal sepal being spot- less, blotch dark, with fine white border; C. insigne Americanum, very long nar- row dorsal sepal — a spotless variety, the coloring dark on the dorsal and the top part purest white. The two latter vari- eties have been named in honor of Ameri- can amateurs. In the Graves collection at Orange, N. J., there are several un- named varieties without spots and the dark, solid coloring in the dorsal sepals. There is another group of which C insigne Ernesti is the finest of all. This has yellow flowers, with yellowish green on the dorsal sepal and darker warts. i8gp. The American Florist. 937 Several varieties are in cultivation, the majority inferior to the form here noted. In the spotted varieties we have some remarkable kinds, among the finest being C. insigne Schroderianum. This was well fiowered by Mr. J. E, Rothwell, of Brookline, Mass., quite recently. The ground coloring throughout the flower is yellow, with a darker labellum, the spotting on the dorsal sepal being very rich and intense, with a pure white edge. In this collection will be found most of the varieties here mentioned. C. insigne Harefield Hall variety pro- duces an enormous flower, probably the largest of all the forms of C. insigne. The dorsal sepal measures three inches across, having a broad white band, the ground color yellow, with chocolate blotches and spots. The petals are very broad and greenish yellow with a light brown sufiusion. The labellum is very massive, the flower reminding one of a gigantic C. insigne punctatum violaceum. Every winter quite new and distinct varieties appear. There is a large sum offered by an amateur lor a pure white variety but the nearest approach to the much coveted treasure is C. insigne Mon- ica Measures and C. insigne Sanderas. A. DiMMOCK. ROSES. ROSES AND OTHER PLANTS AT WASHINGTON. Until a week or two ago, it is a long time since I visited Washington, D. C. In company with A. M. Herr and W. P. Craig, we had a very pleasant and inter- esting time there. The first place visited was the American Rose Company's very large establishment. It took nearly two hours to look through. It is very much improved since I was last there. System is to be observed on every hand. The company has experimented with more varieties of roses for winter blooming, possibly, than any other firm in America, and they are still at it. Excepting the newly imported varieties still on trial, they have narrowed down the number of varieties they can depend upon in all kinds of weather to Kaiserin, Golden Gate and Madam de Chatenay. I never saw rose plants looking finer than these were on the occasion of our visit; they were clear of disease and insects, and the foliage on the plants was clean down to the ground, and in most cases they were carrying an excellent crop of buds. One house built after the style of the "slope" pleased me very much. It appeared to be as nearly an ideal house in which to grow roses as one could wish. There actually appeared to be more light inside of this house than there was outdoors. If my memory serves me correctly this house was over 150 feet long and 50 feet wide, with the long slope towards the sbuth and a shorter span to the north. Bride and Bridesmaid roses do not do so well here as the3' do further north, owing to the fact that the warmer weather continues longer, commencing earlier in the spring and remaining longer in the autumn. Mr. Herr has told your readers about the carnations grown here. Delia Fox was better than I had seen it for a very long time, so also was Triumph. Mrs. Bradt was doing exceedingly well, and among the newer ones White Cloud was great. Mr. Benjamin Durfee pointed out some seedlings with which thej- are experimenting. Mephisto as a scarlet is likely to be heard from in the future, being a fine bloomer, bright color, and CYPRIPEDIUM INSIGNE SANDER.^. good stem. Luna as a white looms up in good shape, being an improved Mc- Gowan. Potomac is called a "water- melon pink," which very aptly describes its color. We are assured it is a favor- ite color in Washington. The hearing system here is very satis- factory. Bituminous coal is the fuel, and the condensation which is distilled water is pumped back automatically as a spray back to the boiler. The pump works very easily and smoothly. VVe had a pleasant time and enjoyed the trip immensely. E. L. ROSES AT WABAN CONSERVATORIES. A visit to Waban Rose Conservatories is at all times pleasurable and instructive for the rose grower but the great interest recently awakened in the question of grafted stock for tea rose growing and the fact that Mr. Montgomery is one of the most pronounced advocates of the system makes Natick, this winter more than ever before, a Mecca for all rose growers of progressive spirit. The two past weeks have been especiallj' severe on all roses and the houses are also design- edly off crop, but the stock looks won- drous fine, notwithstanding, and it needs not a critical eye to see an immense crop of very uniform buds coming on rapidly. This uniformity of quality in the pro- duct from grafted stock is, in Mr. Mont- gomery's opinion, not the least of the several advantages in the grafted rose method. He admits that if a man wants to grow a few extra fine specimen blooms for reputation sake he would do better with own-root plants but the grafted stock averages better and the percentage of even flowers is greater than is possible with own-root stock. He also calls spe- cial attention to the fact that if care is used in planting grafted stock there are no dead plants to leave vacant spaces here and there through the season. On benches fine results are realized the first year but it is almost ruination to try to "carry over" benched grafted roses, whereas in the solid beds the plants can be carried along nicely for two or three years. The pipes which formerly ran under some of the beds have been removed as being expensive and unnecessary. Steam pipe does not last long and the system is also objectionable in that the plants on beds over them are much more liable to mildew. Mr. Montgomery believes in early planting but shows some late planted stock that is fine in everj- respect, where the plants were carried in Sii-inch pots until July 1. He regards it as a mistake to shift young plants along into large pots, preferring to keep them cool and moving slowly but advising that the ball be well broken when planting out. He believes, further, in keeping the iplants constantly at work throughout the fall without interruption and that the rose grower has got over the most critical period if he succeeds in maintaining a lively, clean growth right through Octo- ber and November. The stock takes a liberal quantity of feeding now, especially the two-year-old plants. For dollars, Mr. Montgomery asserts that there is as yet no rose that can com- pare with Bridesmaid. He finds that Kaiserin does finely on grafted st,ock the 938 The American Florist. Mar. 11^ first year but after that_sees_ little differ- ence in its favor. Grafting is now being done. The little plants get to work with amazing rapidity as compared with cut- tings. The big chrysanthemum house is filled with a promising lot of Brunners which are being allowed to come along about as they like without any great forcing and will give a big crop of large flowers in spring. Notes and Comments, Most of the gardeners and florists and the fraternity in general, especially of Philadelphia, remember the name of Dr. J. Ewing Mears, because he was at one time a vice-president of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and presided at many of its monthly meetings, but his rulings were so arbitrary and his methods so arrogant and antagonistic that when he came up for re-election at the regular annual meeting on one occa- sion, an organized effort was made to "turn him down" among the craft, and succeeded so well and effectively that he has not been seen at a meeting of that good old time-honored society since. AH the above came to my mind afresh when the daily papers contained the information that the Doctor is having trouble with students in the Pennsylva- nia College of Dental Surgery, before which the Doctor lectures. Whether by accident or design the types in one of the newspapers gavehis name, "Dr. J. Err- ing Mears." It will be well for us never to forget that "to err in human, to for- give divine." During the discussion at the carnation meeting upon the revision of the scale of points under ^vhich new varieties are con- sidered, recently held in this city, the advisability of dropping the necessity of exhibiting a growing plant was con- sidered. Eugene Dailledouze in favoring the idea dwelt upon the fact that the very best plant ever exhibited was that of Delia Fox. The writer well remembers the occasion when that variety was exhibited. It was in Boston, and the owners not finding it convenient to attend the meeting on that occasion, entrusted the matter to him. It was certainly a fine plant. A box was made especially for it, which was about five feet long. Carrying it through the streets of New York on our way to the Boston boat from Cortlandt Street Ferry is distinctly remembered because it was so cumbersome and heavy. He was expected to return the plant in good order, but he became so disgusted with his burden after the show and meeting was over that on his way homeward through the streets of Boston, he broke open the box, tore the plant into numerous parts and disposed of it as best he could by piece- meal. Yes, by all means do away with the necessity of exhibiting a plant in addition to the flowers of a new carna- tion when trying for a certificate: better to see it growing in a greenhouse. It is only a delusion, and if a person has to take charge of it who has no interest in it whatever it is a great nuisance. Have not yet received absolution for not returning that plant. Sub-irngatjon was a very interesting topic and very intelligently handled by Professor Arthur, and what appeared incidentally to the same subject inter- ested me the most, which was about moisture in the atmosphere. It is easy enough to appl}' moisture to the atmos- phere, but how are we to reduce it when we have too much? As I understand the matter, heat only changes it tempora- rily. Does it hold it in suspension ready to become positive moisture again when the temperature falls? When we read of humidity in the atmosphere in summer- time, we know that if it does not inten- sify the heat upon sweltering humanity it appears to do so, and the consequences to plants are likely to be similar. The thought uppermost in my mind has been that when there is a superabundance of moisture in the atmosphere in the sum- mer and fall months it is likely to produce a sappy growth — upon roses for instance, that is not conducive to their well doing — in the production of wood with the right kind of texture for the production of well finished flowers and lots of them. It seems to me impossible to get rid of the excessive moisture. Now would it not be better to judiciously administer a dose of potash to the roots of the plants in order to correct this possibility of producing immature wood under the circumstances referred to? We want more light upon this and kindred subjects. E. L. Latest Facts About Carnations. \Read before Ihe Florists.' Club of Philadelphia, March -. iSi)y. by IVm. P. Craig:\ Mr. President and Gentlemen:— I am asked to give you the "latest facts about carnations." There has been so much recently published in the trade papers on the subject ot carnations that I fear I can tell you little that is not already quite familiar to you. The most interesting annual event in the carnation world is the exhibition which is held in February of each year, and although the recent meeting was held in very stormy and disagreeable weather, those who were privileged to attend, know it was as interesting as any of its predecessors. At these meetings the chief charm is in the good novelties that are sure to make their appearance and which are the chief inducement for the delegates to travel long distances to see. Secondly, it is of interest to see how well the old favorites can be grown and they are shown at these annual exhibitions in finer form and in greater number of varieties than can elsewhere be found. That there is a growing interest in these exhibitions is shown by the great number of members who attended, many from long distances, during the progress of one of the most severe storms ever known. As I have said, they come largely to see good nov- elties and they were not disappointed; there were several grand additions. I may mention first the Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson, whose superb showing must have been of the greatest interest to all beholders. We have now several very fine carnations, but as an aggregation of good qualities the Lawson is easily head and shoulders above the best of them. Is it too much to hope that we shall some day have as good varieties in reds, light pinks, whitesand yellows? I think, that with the numbers now engaged, more or less extensively, in raising seed- lings, and with the increased knowledge of the subject that comes with experience, we ma}' hope to have, in the next decade, all these shades represented in the Law- son class. I know how difiicult it is to secure an advance along any of the lines and how many, how very many, seedlings have to be raised to get one good one, but these good ones do come along once in a while, and their occasional appearance, although rare, furnishes the incentive for continued effort. The James Whitcomb Kiley was another superb noveltj', easily an advance on any- thing we have had in the light striped varieties. And what a charming thing was the Marquis, from Syracuse! It is a very welcome addition to the list of pink ones and said to be a good grower and free bloomer. Olympia, the magnificent striped variety from Summit, N. J., was in point of size and form easily the finest flower in the show; it was also beautiful in its mark- ings and lacked only one thing to lie the finest thing exhibited, namely, strength of stem. Let us hope that some cultural method will be discovered which will overcome this, its only defect. When the superb variety, Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt,was first sent out it was severely criticised for its lack of stem; there is little complaint on that score now. Let us hope that Olympia will show a like improvement. Gen. Maceo, crimson, I consider a really good thing. I have seen it growing and it is very healthy and a very free bloomer; it would be better if it were a shade or two lighter in color. Gen. Gomez is another good crimson; I think the colorbetterthanthat of Maceo, but as I saw it, it will not produce as large a quantity of flowers as the latter variety. Mars, in color is a very bright scarlet, just the shade we want, and it is of large size, but I am told it is not free enough early in the season. Maud Adams showed up well in the show. In color and form it resembles the Richmond sent out some years ago by Mr. Dorner. In the California varieties, as shown by Mr. Herr, the Leslie Paul, a very deep pink, is apparently well worthy of atrial, and Ethel Crocker, a light pink, is prom- ising; the latter novelty will be tried another season and if satisfactory will be sent out in the spring of 1900. There were two other novelties shown, mention of which I have deferred to the last because of their importance. These are two reds, or scarlets, G. H. Crane and America. There has been for several years a great demand for a good red or scarlet. Portia, the great bloomer and healthy grower and universal favorite for many years, was too small to hold its place any longer and Jubilee, a superb flower, did not produce quantity enough to make it altogether satisfactory com- mercially. G. H. Crane will do much to fill the demand for a good red; its coloris very good; it is a good grower and com- mences to bloom early in the season and blooms steadily all winter; it will proba- bly-be more extensively tried than anj- of the season's novelties. America is a grand one, of very large size, excellent stem and a good bloomer; it is also delightfully fragrant; would like it better if the color were deeper and brighter. Melba is a variety you have all had opportunity to see frequently; the color is very popular and it is a very free bloomer with excellent stem; it is hardly large enough in size, but makes this defi- ciency up partly by freedom of bloom. What a bonanza would be a variety in this shade of color and of the size and general character of Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson. I think I have made mention of most of the desirable novelties and will now, very briefly, call your attention to the older varieties which are in the very front and, as briefly, name those which are likely to be grown in less quantities or be dropped entirely. Among the very best are the two now well known whites, Flora Hill and White Cloud. Evelina is something of a disap- pointment, but is worthy of further trial. i8gg. The American Florist. 939 In the pinks are Mrs. Joost, Mrs. James Dean, Victor, Triumph and Daybreak. In the yellows, Eldorado, Mayor Pingree and Gold Nugget are all right; Pingree, however, cannot be grown at a profit for less than $6 to $S wholesale. From all accounts Gold Nugget will be largely used. Among the varieties which are likely to be grown in lesser quantity are Wm. Scott, Alba Superba, McGowan, Painted Lady, New York and Mrs. McBurney. Those that are in danger of being dropped almost entirely are Firefly, Oneida, \Vel- lesley, Bon Ton and Empress. The lat- ter I consider worthless and Bon Ton is not much Vjetter. In cultural matter there is little for me to say. The subject in all its aspects has been fully treated in the columns of the recent trade papers and I would only weary you to go into further details. I may mention, however, the item of sub- irrigation as applied to the culture of carnations. The experiments have been very interesting and in the main, satis- factory. Mr. Rudd's statement at the meeting that he had good results where sub-irrigation was tried and equally good results where a layer of soft bricks under the soil was used, is very interesting. The idea seems to be that the moisture arising from the bricks was the source of benefit. This is so easy and inexpensive to try that I think many will give it at least limited trial next winter. Now, gentlemen, let me say in conclu- sion, that if my remarks seem to you crude and incomplete, as they doubtless will do, that I had not the courage to go much into detail in the face of the great amount of matter you have been lately obliged to read on the subject of carnations. I hope to meet you all in Buffalo next February and that the exhi- bition at that time will contain as many or more sterling novelties as the exhibi- tion recently held in Philadelphia, and that it will, in every way, prove to be even more interesting. CARNATIONS. CULTURAL NOTES. March 11. — We are approaching the long, bright, sunny days of early spring and carnations will require a little more attention in the way of watering and ventilation for, given a good healthy plant to start with, watering and ventila- tion are the stepping stones to success and at no other season do they require closer attention than now. Watering is a simple matter with a man who understands the wants of his plants, but it can easily be wrongly done. Between the two extremes lies the happy medium which will have to be a matter of individual judgment, for the difference in soils and location of the houses will make all the dift'erence in the watering. The soil in the beds or benches should not be allowed to become actually dry and yet it should not be soaked too heavily; a proper watering two or three times a week ought to keep the stock in good shape. I now have the choice of two evils, red spider or heavy syringing. I prefer the syringing and in order to do as little injury to the general health of the plants as possible all watering and syringing is done between the hours of 9 a. m. and noon on bright days, thus giving the plants the afternoon to dry off with proper ventilation. Those growers who are lucky enough or wise enough to have no spider can omit the syringing and their stock will be all the better for the CLEMATIS PANICULATA AT NASHUA, N. H. fact that its foliage is kept dry during waterings. I believe that red spider will not make its appearance in a house thoroughly cleaned up during the sum- mer, painted and fitted for sub-watering. It will be interesting to know if growers who employ sub-watering do not get much better results, compared with sur- face watering, from the first of March to the end of the season than they did from the beginning of October to March. Ventilation will now require the closest attention as the quality of your cut will be changed from good to medium by a little neglect. If the houses have not been pro- perlj- ventilated during the winter your plants will be in such a condition that a sunny day will cause them to wilt and look as if they needed water, notwith- standing that the soil in the bed is suffi- ciently moist. You should caution your men not to water when in this condition. The better plan is to simply let them wilt for a day or two and give them plenty of fresh air without permitting a direct cur- rent to blow over the plants and in this manner gradually harden them to the spring suns. If there is a good circula- tion of air through the houses 70° to S0° is not too hot on a bright day but 70° should be the average temperature, with the night range kept up to the winter standard of 50° to 55°, if you are after first quality flowers. You can help your Easter cut by add- ing a bit of fertilizer to the soil now, the plants being in good working condition. A very good thing to use is wood ashes with a small handlul of salt added to each pail of ashes. The salt adds to the stiffness of the stems and the wood ashes will, more than anything else, help to get into shape for plant food the material not yet taken from the soil. Easter is not far oft" and it is well to have every flower nicely tied up now and disbudded. Above all things do not allow your night man to shut the steam off on a few mild nights this month. It is far better to leave a few of the ventilators open and run a bit of heat all night, even with the thermometer outside at 45°. We carnation men are in need of a self regulating ventilator that will not cost us too much, as ventilation is an important element. Albert M. Herb. Clematis Paniculata. Clematis paniculata is beautiful always wherever and however used, and as a porch or piazza vine, as shown in our illustration, it has no equal. There is money for every suburban florist in this easily grown and universally popular plant, which should be and is likely to be planted profusely about every home. The photograph herewith reproduced ' shows the entrance to Judge C. W. Hoitt's new residence at Nashua, N. H. Two useful plants appear in the fore- ground, the hardy perennial Bocconia cordata, oneof the stateliest lawn plants, whose only fault is its disposition to spread and take possession of the entire place, and Cleome pungens, a showy garden annual which, once introduced, sows itself freely from year to year. New York. TRADE CONDITIONS. — ATTRACTIVE WIN- DOWS.— CALL FOR ROSE SOCIETY MEET- ING.— PRIZES FOR LANDSCAPE PLANS. — A CARNATION SHOW. Roses and carnations have been coming in somewhat reduced quantity as com- pared with the previous week and while there has been no general advance in prices, all that are received find a market and returns will average well for the time of year. There is no diminution in the heavy receipts of violets; all bulbous flowers also, are badly overstocked and when sold realize prices that can bring encouragement to no one. Small's window presented last week a most eflective picture and attracted much attention. It was dressed entirely in purple and green. There were large baskets of dark puiple hyacinths and smaller baskets and pots of violet plants full of bloom and violet lace ribbon was freelj' used iu trimming. Thorley's win- dow presented a brilliant contrast, being filled with a gorgeous massing of azaleas, rhododendrons and genistas and showing a wealth of color that gave a very decided fore-taste of Easter. A call is out and has been widely cir- culated for a meeting at the Broadway Central Hotel for the purpose of reorgan- izing and bringing into activity the Ameri- 940 The American Florist. Mar, II, can Rose Society. The meeting will be called to order at 2 p. m. on Monday, March 13. All rose growers and rose lovers are earnestly requested to partici- pate. The prizes in the competition for plans for the improvement of League Island Park have been awarded. Samuel Par- sons gets the first, $750, and R. Ulrich the second, $250. Honorable mention was made of the plans submitted by N. F. Barret, of Philadelphia. Seven designs in all were submitted by New York land- scapers and five came from Philadelphia. E. W. Weimar has been giving a free public carnation exhibition at his Mt. Vernon store. Mrs. T. W. Lawson, Maud Adams, The Marquis, Frances Joost, Melba, America, Maceo and other famous stars of the season were displayed and large crowds were attracted by the display. MuUer & Purdy is the name of a new wholesale cut flower firm on West Thirtieth street. John H. Taylor and C. W. Ward started for Detroit on Monday to attend the S. A. F. executive session. Boston. THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY DECIDES NOT TO MOVE TO THE BACK BAY. — A NEW FIRM. — PROGRESS IN PARK DE- VELOPMENT. A special meeting of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society was held on Satur- day, March 4, to consider the recom- mendation made by its executive and finance committee that it sell its present property and buy a site for a new build- ing in the Back Bay section of the city. The old conservative faction was out in force, as when a similar proposition was brought up a year ago, and the tiresome chestnuts about "hallowed associations" and sainted forefathers were given an airing, after which a goodly representa- tion of the progressive element of the society, whose position was taken for practical rather than sentimental reasons, lined up with the conservatives and settled the matter for the present by adjourning without taking any action. There is a strong element in the society who recognize the unfitness of the present building for the needs of to-day, and are ready to vote to move to an eligible and central location when such is presented, but they can be counted upon to oppose all Back Bay schemes while the limits of Boston's business section remain as at present. J. Woodward Manning, who has been associated with his father at the nurseries in Reading for many years, has discon- tinued his connection with that concern and has established himself as horticul- tural expert and purchasing agent with office at Tremont Building, Boston. The supplying of planting plans and carrying out of contract landscape work will be a special feature of his business. The Peter's Hill addition to the Arnold Arboretum, containing seventy-five acres of territory, the highest point of which is 350 feet above the sea level, will be opened to the public this spring. A silver medal was awarded at Horti- cultural Hall on Saturday, February 25, to C. G. Roebling, for a handsome seedling cypripedium, a cross between bellatulum and insigne Chantini. A bill is before the legislature to increase the money at the disposal of the Metro- politan Park commission so that the Mystic Valley boulevard may be extended via Spy Pond in Arlington to Cambridge, there to connect with the Charles river. The proposition to take a portion of Nantasket beach one mile in length for public park purposes meets with general approval, and the prospects are favorable for the scheme. Vistors in town: H. J. Goemans, Holland; A. M. Rennie, Providence, R. I.; H. S. DeForest, New York; S. S. Skidel- sky, Philadelphia; H. F. A. Lange, Worcester. The latest scheme in connection with recent changes in local retail establish- ments contemplates the formation of a trust. Philadelphia. ANOTHER BLIZZARD.^SCOTT HOLDS ITS OWN AMONG CARNATIONS. — PENNOCK SELLS THE LAWSON. — LARGE SALE FOR PLANTS.— FINE STOCK IN SIGHT.-DREER'S AZALEAS SOLD WELL. — HAPPENINGS AT THE CLUB. — A TRUST CANARD. Another blizzard visited us last Tues- day and made travel very unpleasant, particularly for the flower buying public, and trade was very quiet while the storm lasted. Flowers, however, are quiet scarce, many crops being off. Good Beauties are hard to get as about half the flowers offered are defective and unsalable. Prices range from $1 to $4 per doz. Teas are quoted at $4 to $6 per hundred. Forcing hybrids seems almost a lost art as but few have been seen this winter. Carnations are quite equal to the demand for them and prices range from $1 to $1.50 with $2 and $3 for a few extras and $4 for specials. Scott still holds its own as everybody's pink and is not one of the "has beens" as pre- dicted by many it would be by this time. White Cloud shows up very well with all who have tried it and promises to be the most popular white of the coming year. A few of the Lawson are being received by Pennock Bros.; $6 per dozen is the wholesale Boston price. As $9 per dozen is considered a good retail price for .Vmerican Beauties at this time it cer- tainly is a revelation to see the same figure obtained for this carnation. About twenty per cent of the price represents the carnation value; the balance should be credited to genius. There has been quite a business in plants for window decorating the past week. Azaleas, genistas, rhododendrons, lilacs and doffodils in pots have been coming in from W. K. Harrisin fineform. Chas. W. Cox has sent in very fine spirjea and lilies. Jas. Habermehl's cinera- rias are also very fine; in fact all the blooming stock seen is in first-class shape and speaks well for a fine Easter display. Rambler roses seem a bit tardy. There were a few in evidence about this time last season but as yet there are no stocks showing color. Two years ago it was stated that the Boston retailers were falling over one another in their eager- ness to get Ramblers at $10 each. At that time it was an unheard of price but for this Easter's delivery, W. K. Harris, of our village, has made sales of the choice of his Rambler stock at $25 per pot, and this was accomplished without a struggle on either side. Nine dollars per dozen for carnations, probablv $40 to $50 for a rose bush! Well! Well!' And then we are told of how there used to be money in the business. The H. A. Dreer Co. is almost entirely sold out of azaleas. Their stock was an immense one, but the demand has been greater than ever and there will be but few if any plants left to carry over by the time the Easter demand has been supplied. The Philadelphia Evening Telegraph of Friday, March 3, contained a sensational story in regard to a $750,000 trust to be organized by the growers, but the most diligent search has as yet failed to find a single Philadelphia grower who has any knowledge of such an undertaking. All deny any connection with the scheme and say the newspaper account is the first notice they have had of the movement. Care was taken, however, that they should at least read of the scheme as a marked copy of the paper was mailed to all the large growers about the city. The reporter who wrote the article says that the facts were given him by a reputable grower who vouched on honor for the whole story. Neverthe- less, it is evidently a canard. The March meeting of the Florists' Club was rather slimly attended but those not present missed a rare treat in not hearing the paper on "New Facts About Carnations." It was concise; in fact, as its title indicated, it was a bundle of facts. It was well received and Mr Craig was given the thanks of the club. Mr. Durfee, of Washington, was elected a member of the club, as well as George Carpenter, Jr. A new carnation, Mrs. Lippincott, resembling a bright colored Daybreak, was exhibited by John Kuhn. It looks like a good thing. Mr. Herr spoke of some of the California carna- tions he was trying and which look very promising. He had a flower of Hannah Hobart four and one half inches in diam- eter. Mr. Westcott reported a letter from the Lockland Lumber Co. delegat- ing him to purchase a suitable prize for a shooting trophy which they would ofter for the contest at Detroit. The ladies night at the club last Thurs- day evening was. a great success, those present enjoying themselves hugely. The ten-pin contest was most exciting and it was wonderful to see with what persist- ence the best directed balls would avoid the pins and reach the pit by way of the gutters. Miss Edna Craig and Mrs. Geo. McLean each made forty-two pins with sixballseach atafuUframe. Intheroll-off Miss Craig won, with thirty-two to Mrs. McLean's thirty-one. The booby prize was won by Mrs. Archer. John Gardner provided the first prize, a silk umbrella; the second was a writing case. The shuffle board contest was also very spirited and some of the ladies showed themselves much at home at this game. First prize, an ivory-handled gold pen, was won by Mrs. John Habermehl; second prize, a silver curling iron, by Mrs. Stoer. The booby, a Philippine belle, was said to resemble the winner, inasmuch as she had also come last. This was presented to Mrs. Rennaer. Songs were sung bj' Mr. McCall, Mr. Dumont, Mr. Lynch and others. Mr. Harris read an original poem and Hon. Wm. B. Smith presented the prizes in his usual happy style. Refreshments were provided, including some of John Westcott's fine lemonade and his celebrated punch. The party broke up at a late hoiir and all voted ladies' night a great success. K. Cleveland. BIG BLIZZARD IN THE OHIO CITY.— ROSES OFF CROP BUT GOOD STOCK COMING IN. — — EXCELLENT CARNATIONS. — FAIR BUSI- NESS.— NOTES AND COMMENTS. At the present writing we are in the midst of the worst blizzard of the season. Snow is piled up in great drifts and travel is greatly impeded. Business naturally suffers to some extent. Roses are off crop now and as a result there are none too many. The cut has improved in color, size and stem and most of the stock i8gg. The American Florist. 941 grades high. Carnations, also, are good. High grade blooms hold up pretty well compared with former rates, but the lower grades have dropped somewhat in price. Bulbous stock, violets, lily of the valley, lilies, etc., sell at rates that have prevailed for some time previous, and business, all things considered, is quite fair compared with other years. The boom that other business is enjoying has hardly struck the florists as yet. E. H. Cushman, H. A. Hart and A. Graham left Monday night for Detroit, Mr. Cushman to attend the S. A. F. exec- utive committee meeting, the other two gentlemen to look about the town a little. H. A. Bunyard, formerly one of the local fraternity, has been in town lately, called from New York by the serious illness of hi? wife. Mr. McHutchinson, representing Aug. Rhotert, of New York, was a caller lately. The advance guard of the Holland inva- ders has also been with us and reports are that the army will be along shortlv- A.' Chicago. THE MARKET.— SOME VERY BIG BUILDING OPERATIONS PLANNED AT REINBERG'S. — WHAT WIETOR SAW IN INDIANA. — CARNA- TION JOTTINGS. — VARIOUS ITEMS OF IN- TEREST TO THE TRADE. The trend of businesscontinues uninter- ruptedly toward a splendid Easter. Lent is producing no appreciable eflect upon the market and prices are holding their own. Thequantity of stock has increased only slightly during the past week and the production is easily consumed. Violets, the onl}' glut, are in a somewhat reduced supply and better demand, so that com- mission men are returning a little better averages to the growers. Nic Wietor is full of stories of the fine things he saw on his recent trip to Indi- ana. He was greatly pleased by both G. H. Crane and America and his firm, intending to erect a dozen or more houses this summer, will add both these varie- ties to the list of carnations grown. At Dorner & Son's, Lafayette, Mr. Wietor saw, besides Crane, White Cloud which he thought remarkably fine and a batch of seedlings which he expects to hear from in due time. He says he never saw such Bradts as those at Dorner's and intends to grow it next year, although he maintains that from a house of each he can cut a Dunch of Armazindy for every bloom of Bradt. He states that he saw the red Mrs. Bradt which eclipsed anything on record but that in the bench of this sport many had reverted, while on the adjoining bench of Bradt were many pure red flowers. He came to the conclusion that he should grow both tLe true variety and the sport on the same bench, assorting the flowers as they are cut. At Richmond he had no eyes for anything but America although he says he was surrounded by the best things known in the carnation line and by the evidences that E. G. Hill &Co. are enjoy- ing a plant tradewhichspeakseloquently of prosperity. There are not so very many ranges of greenhouse glass in this country that exceed the expanse to be erected this spring by the Reinberg Bros. Twen- ty-four houses are to go up, with a ground area of 16.3,27.") square feet and requiring approximately 200,000 feet of glass. Peter Reinberg is to build twelve houses 25x26.5 and George Reinberg will erect seven houses 25x265 and five 25x300. Much oi this great increase in this mammoth establishment will be planted to American Beauties. The houses are to be short-span-to-the-south and will be built without partition walls. They will be heated by hot water, seven boilers having been ordered of Fairbanks, Morse & Co. This concern is strongly in favor of hot water heating, George Reinberg remarking to one advocate of steam that "if you'd build and present to us a steam heating plant we wouldn't accept it." Reinberg Bros, will not let the contract for erecting the new glass but will put up the structures themselves. Bassett & Washburn, appreciating the insatiable demand for high grade stock, are not planning to increase their glass this season but will bend their energies toward the improvement of their houses, many of which will be rebuilt; others will be raised and the whole big establish- ment thoroughly modernized with the view of producing the best of flowers at the least expense. P. Broadbeck is sending F. F. Benthey & Co. some blooms of his white sport from Daybreak. It has every attribute of its parent and Mr. Broadbeck, who has been growing it for five years, has worked up a stock of several thousand plants. He intends to put it on the market next year. W. J. Sravth is finding ready sale for some splendid Jubilee, obtained through E. C. Amling from Mrs. Grave, of Rich- mond, Ind., who is fast achieving a repu- tation as one of the very best carnation growers in the country. Mary Wood, a carnation with calyx usually perfect, is now coming split with many growers. The very unfavorable weather is supposed to be the cause of the trouble. Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Bassett returned on Monday from a month's sojourn at the Florida winter resorts. J. Austin Shaw went east this week and will remain in the vicinity of New Y'ork for a time. Man^- growers report their longiflorums backward for Easter. John Tiplady, of Lake Geneva, Wis., was one of the week's visitors. H. Weber, Oakland, Md., has been a visitor this week. Hartford, Conn. There are but few cases on record of octogenarians conducting a general flo- rists' business with the energy and grit that would do credit to any young man in the craft. To Alfred Whiting belongs the credit of having rounded out half a century amid flowers and plants. He keeps abreast of the times, notwithstand- ing his age, and is as enthusiastic over a new seedling or new rose as any florist, bent upon growing the best varieties extant. There is not a carnation of this or last year's introduction, but which is being tried in his establishment. There is not a rose but what has or is being given a fair test. Unlike the average florist of the old school, Mr. Whiting is a staunch believer in the law of evolution as applied to the flower or everything else in nature. To hear him speak of those good old days of fifty years ago, when the stevia, heliotrope, camelia were all "the go" is to enjoy a rare treat. Mr. Whiting is hale and hearty and promises to round out his century. John Coombs reports the best business he has had in years, the demand by far exceeding the supply. Mr. Coombs has one of the finest and best equipped estab- lishments in the state and his general stock this season may well rank with the best grown anywhere. Homo. Buffalo. SATISFACTORYTRADE CONDITIONS. — AVERY FINE WINDOW DECORATION. — PERSONAL MENTION. — FINE STOCK FOR EASTER. We have good weather, an abundance of flowers of very good quality and trade has been very fair. The most attractive show window recently seen was that of Palmer & Son, who, in their up-to-date way had a Pan-American exhibit. The globe was made of galax. It was six feet in diameter and showed North and South America, the division being made of daffodils. The pan, representing Pan- America, was made of violets and stand- ing on top, as usual, was the buffalo, made also of violets, the whole making a decoration admired by everyone. Prof. Cowell, W. F.'Kasting and Wm. Scott are in Detroit. Kasting is also making preparations to move into his new store, 481 Washington street, a larger and better place. The time isdrawingnearforour annual election and banquet. The date of the banquet has not been decided on as yet. Fred. G. and Fred. B. Lewis, Lockport, N. Y"., and Walter Mott, Philadelphia, are the latest visitors to our town. A glance among the greenhouses shows a fine lot of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, aznleas and pretty fine lilies for Easter, the latter not as tall as in former years but good looking stock. Adams has a novel window decoration, each evening something different. It is two kittens, one black, the other gray, and for drawing a crowd they beat any brass band in town. W. A. Louisville. A SEVERE HAIL STORM DOES MUCH DAM- AGE IN KENTUCKY.— BUILDING OPERA- TIONS PLANNED. A very destructive hail storm swept over this city March 3 and broke a great deal of glass. The heaviest sufferers seem to be A. Koenig and N. Ponterick, and all those living in the eastern part of the city. No hail insurance is carried by any of these. Besides the above, Charles Slecter reports a complete loss of ten greenhouses and contents. The Anchor- age Rose Company lost at least $500 in glass alone. F. Wetzstein's greenhouses, devoted to the growing of vegetables, were heavily damaged. All vegetable gardeners throughout the wide strip of country visited by hail lost all the glass on their hotbeds. Nanz & Neuner contemplate the erec- tion of three new houses 20x150, for ferns, palms and orchids. They intend to heat with a tubular boiler. Charles Reimers will rebuild several of his rose houses and Ed. Reimers will put up two or three new forcing houses. Coenen & Bauinan will put in a new boiler and may build new houses. G. Schulz will put up one large rose house and also contemplates the erection of an entirely new plant of 10x150 forcing houses on a country place to be devoted entirely to growing for the wholesale cut flower trade. Walker & Co., of New Albany, will put up several new carnation houses Zanesville, O.— Wm. Ofl'enbacher has opened a flower stand in the Wells Fargc Express building. Utica, N. Y.—Burglars entered Chas.F. Seltzer's greenhouses on the night of February 28 and ransacked the office, carrying away two dozen or more arti- cles ranging from a box of cigars and papers of matches to $8 worth of gladi- olus bulbs. 942 The American Florist. Mar. 11^ Subscription, $1 00 a year. To Europe, $2 00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisemenls on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate, 81.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position (inaranteed. Discounts, 6 times opercent; 13times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, SO per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discouuts ap- plying only to the bacit pages. The AdvertlBlDB Department of the American FLOEI8T la for FlorlBtB, Seedsmen, and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines ONLT. Orders for less than one-hall inch space not accepted. Advertlsementsmust reach us by Wednesdaytose- jjare insertion In the issue forthe f oUowingSaturday. Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. Our special spring number will appear March 25. Advertisements intended for that issue should be mailed early. During the next few months stock of all kinds will be in good demand in those numerous southern sections visited by the late freeze. Much sympathy is felt in the trade for Mr. A. Diinmock, the American represen- tative of Sander & Co., who received March 4 cable information of the death of his year old son. The recent cold weather in the south has taught the florists and nurserymen of that section that they can no longer afford to do business without greenhouses of the most approved pattern. F. L. BiT-LS sends us a bloom of a seed- ling carnation raised by him at Daven- port, la., from Rose Queen and Daybreak. It is of fair size, form and stem and has a rich port wine color very pleasing. We hear of carnation shows being given by several enterprising florists. Chrys- antheinum shows have been for years regular institutions at many establish- ments and no doubt similar exhibitions specially devoted to the carnation will prove equally good public attractions. Elsewhere in this issue our New York correspondent calls attention to an effort which is being made to reorganize the American Rose Society. The meeting will be held at the Broadway Central hotel, Broadway, N. Y., Monday, March 13 at 2 p. m., and all rose growers are earnestly requested to attend. We are in receipt of a box of Golden Gate roses from the American Rose Com- pany, Washington, D. C. The blooms are large and well formed, of a cream, pink tinted, color which is a pleasing departure from the ever present Beauty, Brideand Bridesmaid. Itcomeson long, strong stems, The American Rose Com- pany is growing 20,000 plants of this rose and states that it is of excellent habit and very free blooming. Society of American Florists. executive committee and state vice- presidents. President Rudd has appointed the fol- lowing nained gentlemen members of the executivecommittee: C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y.; J. F. Cowell, Buffalo, N. Y.; Law- rence Cotter, Boston, Mass. State vice-presidents for 1899 are as iollows: California, Sidney Clack, Menlo Park; Connecticut, J. Coombs, Hartford; District Columbia, A. Gude, Washington; Illinois, Edgar Sanders, Chiago; Indiana, J. I). Carmody, Evansville; Iowa, C. Gr Anderson, Atlantic; Kansas, C. F. Muel- ler, Wichita; Kentucky, Jacob Schultz, Louisville; Maine, J. A. Dirwanger, Port- land; Maryland, R. Vincent, Jr., White- marsh; Massachusetts, A. H. Lange, Worcester and Alex. Montgomery, Na- tick; Michigan, G. A. Rackham, Detroit; Minnesota, S. D. Dysinger, St. Paul; Mis- souri, E. H. Michel, St. Louis; Nebraska, J. J. Hess, Omaha; New Hampshire, A. Gae- deke, Nashua; New Jersey, F. L. Atkins, Rutherford; New York, Alex. Wallace, New York and D. B. Long, Buffalo; North Carolina, J. W. C. Deacke, Asheville; Ohio, Robt. Gforge, Painesville and E. H. Giesy, Lockland; Pennsylvania, John Westcott, Philadelphia, and Fred. Burki, Bellevue; Rhode Island, Robt. Laurie, Newport; Vermont, D. McGillivray, Brat- tleboro; Wisconsin, C. B. Whitnall, Mil- waukee. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. Good & Reese Co , Springfield, 0.,have registered new rose Frances E. Willard, a seedling of Marie Guillot X Coquette de Lyon. Growth vigorous; foliage large, height five to six feet; flower pure white, three to four inches in diameter; bud short, very double and perfect. Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa., has registered new geranium America, a seed- ling from Mars. Growth dwarf, foliage zoned, color shaded from pure white to deep rose, flowers large and round, blotched and striped so that no two appear of identical color; more floriferous than Mars. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y. Greenhouse Building. Brampton, Ont. — W. Fendlj-, commer- cial house. Chicago. — Reinberg Bros., nineteen houses 25x265 and five houses 25x.300. Buffalo, N. Y.— H. B. Buddenborg, three commercial houses. Washington, Pa. — Richard Forrest, lettuce house 20x146, commercial house 30x146. No. Andover, Mass. — ^J. G. Chadwick & Son, enlarging. Wood's Holl, Mass.— M. H. Walsh, one rose house 20x75; one propagating house 6x75. Brighton, Mass.— W. H. Elliott, one rose house 465 feet long. Louisville, Ky. — Nanz & Neuner, three houses 20x150. Chas. Reimers, rebuild range. Ed. Reimers, forcing houses. Geo. Schulz, rose house and range of houses 10x150. New Albany, Ky. — WalkerS: Co., range of carnation houses. Milwaukee, Wis. — Wm. Freytag, two carnation houses 22x100. St. Paul, Minn. — Chris. Hansen, rose house 22x120. "It's rather dark in the earth to-day,"' Said one little bulb to his brother: "But I thought that I felt a sunbeam ray — We must strive and grow till we find the way!" .\nd they nestled close to each otlier. Then tney struggled and toiled by dav and b\ night. Till two little snowdrops, in green and white. Rose out of tlie darkness and into the light. And softly kissed one another. — Boston Journal. Cast Versus Wrought Iron Pipe. Referring to the articlein the American Florist of February 4,wherein Prof. L. R. Taft says that 2-inch wrought iron pipe would be his choice, I would like to get further information on this subject. Would it be practicable and advisable to use 2-inch pipe in place of 4-inch for heat- ing by hot water without pressure, that that is, by the expansion tank method? If so, how many runs of pipe are required and how should they be placed to heat two houses, one of them 11x00x8 feet high and another IS or 20x80 or 90 feet long and 10 feet high (yet to be built) standing side by side? Also, would it be practicable and unobjectionable to heat a dwelling house from the same boiler, where the house stands fifty feet from the greenhouse? Could it be done either by wrapping the pipe with asbestos to pre- vent radiation and running through' an under-ground box or else by building an extension of the greenhouse between? Has anybody ever tried heating vegeta- ble frames with hot water pipes? In a mild climate where frames would only need to be artificially heated occasionally would it do to have lines of frames extending out from a greenhouse where they could be connected W\t\\ the heating apparatus, and the heat turned on as occasion requires? If this is practicable and economical, how should the pipe be placed, how many and what size? C. J. B. Begonias Drooping at Joints. Ed. Am. Florist: — What is the reason begonias (evergreen) droop at the joints; night temperature 50° to 55°; plants not over watered? A. R. I am very much inclined to think that the low temperature, 50° to 55°, in which the begonias are growing, as referred to in inquiry above, is the cause of their drooping at the joints. It is true, some varieties of begonias in a temperature of 50° at night may come through all right. Personally, I prefer to have them growing in a night temperature of from 55° to 60° rather than the lower mark. The temperature in which our plants are growing, or barely existing, as they too often are compelled to do, sometimes is not nearly so much looked after as it should be, and many of our plants fail to render as good an account of themselves as they ought to do, just because the night temperature is very often lower than it is thought to be. Too many of us are not sufficiently lib- eral in the purchase of thermometers. One in a greenhouse is not sufficient to indicate the temperatures therein. At least three should be in every house, that is to say, if we would aim high in our profession, and be ambitious to become proficient in the growing of any class of plants undertaken and be judged by the results attained. One thermometer should be placed in a position which is known to be the hottest part of the house; another should occupy the other extreme which is equally as well known; and the third one, as nearly intermediate between the two as possible. Rose growers, who try to cater to the best market for cut flowers find it necessary to do this in order to so arrange the heat radiating medium to as nearly as possible have a uniform temperature in a house if so desired or to so arrange the contents of the house that the plants requiring a 60° to 65° night temperature maj' have it, and so on through the whole list of mis- cellaneous plants grown in the house. I know from experience there is more fluc- tuations in temperatures in our green- houses than we dream of, especially when we are sleeping what some of us are inclined to feel is the sleep of the just. It is far easier for an M. D. to diagnose the case of one of his patients than it is for a gardener or a florist to act in a sim- ilar capacity upon a plant which may be hundreds of miles away. I am inclined to the belief that a low temperature is at i8gg. The American Florist. 943 the root- of the trouble inquired about, and it is possible the temperature may •have been even lower sometimes than the minimum as stated. At least one regis- tering thermometer should be in everj- establishment and careful experiments made at intervals to find out as nearly as possible just where we are in the mat- ter of night temperatures. Y. Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lisst Received. F. R. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown-on-Hud- son, N. Y., seeds and plants; Sunnyside Floral Nursery, Fayetteville, N. C, trees, shrubs and plants; Phoenix Xuisery Co., Blooniington, 111., trees, plants, roses and bulbs; W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadel- phia, Pa., seeds; \V. E. Hall, Clyde, Ohio, •carnations; W. W. Rawson & Co., Bos- ton, Mass., clover meal; Mt. Desert Nur- series, Bar Harbor, Me., herbaceous plants, trees and shrubs; John F. Dayton, Waukon, Iowa, small fruit plants and grape vines; E. Y. Teas, Irvington, Ind., trees and shrubs; Jennings Bros., Olney, Philadelphia, Pa , bench fittings; H. W. Hales, Kidgewood, N. J., mole traps; The Gould's ManufacturingCo., Seneca Falls, N. Y., spray pumps; Shady Hill Nursery Co., Boston, Mass., trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants; Thompson's Sons, Rio Vista, Va., strawberries and grapes; Mrs.TheodosiaB. Shepherd, Ventura-by- the-Sea, Cal., plants, seeds and bulb's; W. L. Smith, .\urora, 111., plants; Bassett & Washburn, Chicago, cut flowers; Cin- cinnati Cut Flower Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, cut flowers; E. H. Hunt, Chicago, 111., cut flowers; Chicago House Wrecking Co., Chicago, III., second-hand materials; Ellis & Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis., florists' boxes; Henry F. Michell, Phila- delphia, Pa., florists' supplies; Stuart & Haugh, Anderson, Ind., rooted cuttings; Parry's Pomona Nurseries, Parry, N. J., lng Investment. rOR SALE— Ten greenbouse. new 17,000 square feet J? of double thick glass. 11 000 feet o^ which 1 voted to high-grade carnations and H 000 ft. to violets, equaling the best that come to New York market; Lake cit}', Utah, the Kensington CJreenhouses. consisting of 3 houses 18x100, one house 20x45, heated with hot water, flowing well, good pressure, no charge for water. Stock sold very cheap. Reason for selling, old age. Good place for cut flowers. Ground to raise 6000 carna- tions. Rent, $40 per ■# . , « , month. Marriert Kensington GrBenliouses, man preferred. For particulars address Salt Lake City, Utah. FOR SALE OR RENT. Florist business, 4,000 feet of glass, fully stocked, at station 20 minutes from Philadelphia. Applvor ■R-.„ AO. W. COLLINGSWOOD, Wnle to OCX 40, N. J. 944 The American Florist. Mar. 11^ National Florists' Board of Trade, ...^°r"Jlf.^Vl^; •^°^^S.J.l?;^c PUBLISHERS OF CREDIT LISTS. Correspondence solicited. REPORTS FURNISHED. ROSES CARNATIONS I VAllEY FERNS GALAX and IVY LEAVES and all kind3 of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Headquarters IN , vWESTERN / Peni\s^lvai\ia./ We get jdaily new customers because we have the reputation that all orders are punctually filled. WM.F.KASTING&CO.VaUSg^^.^- Wholsale Florists. 444 sixth ave. LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE 2985. All kinds of Florists Supplies & Wire Designs on hand. ff^^CoDBlgnmente of good stock BOltclted. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... Largest Grower^o.„. Q^^ FJOWCrS Give us an order and we will please you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL, MO. Our Store, 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY. MO. ^P^LONG DISTANCE 'PHONE AT EITHER PLACE. Wbol^ale [[ower/\arK?fe " Meteors. . Perles 3 00® 4 00 Camstlons I 00® 1 50 fancy 2 00® 3.(0 Violets 75 Lily of the TaUey 3 00® 4 00 Tallpi 3. CO® 4 10 Daflodlls 3 00 Smliax 16 to Adlantom l.Oii Bomana, Paper Whites 2.00® 3.00 HarrlBll 15 00 Callas 8 OOSIO.OO ST. Louis, March 1). Boaes, Beantles 4 00@50 00 Brides, Bridesmaids, Meteors... 3. 00® 10.00 Perles 2.00® 5.00 Carnations l.OD® 4.00 Bmllax 12.60 Adlantum 1.00 Asparagus 40.00860.00 Tlolets, California 60 stnKle .15 " double .50 Boman hyacinths Von Slons 3 00 Narcissus, Paper White. . Calla Harrlsll. Valley . . . 12 50 12 50 3.00 nedlum short " " 1.00® 1 60 " Brides. Bridesmaids tl OOisi 8 00 " Perles 4 00® 6.00 Meteors 0, no® 8 00 Kalserlns 6 00® 8.00 Carnations, fancy 3.00a OOO eoud stock 1 50® 2.10 Lily of the Valley 4.00«ii 5.00 Smllai 16 U0@18.00 Adlantum 1 60 Asparagus 75.00 Violets 60® l.no Callas 16.00 Harrlsll 15 00®20.OO Dutch Hyacinths 4.00® 6 10 PiTTSBLTRG, March 9. 3.00 .26 Meteors 4.00@13.00 Kalserlns B 00® 15.0 J Nlphetos. Perles 4.00® 6.00 Carnations, fhoit stems 75® 1 00 long " 1 50® 3.00 Vloleta 40® 1.50 Lily of the valley 4 00 Smllax 16 00 Adlantim 75® 1.(10 Asparagus 40 .00®50.00 Hyacinths, Paper Whites 2.00® 3.00 Harrlsll per dozen 1.5033 00 Tu Ips ..3 00® 4.00 Callas per dozen 1.00@1.B0 Tell them where you saw the ad. S. B. WINTER, Commission Handler of High Grade Gut Flowers!! 21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. L. P. KELLY, Manager. TO GROWERS: 1 fin(3 a rea(3y sale for ROSES, CARNATIONS, VIOLETS ancl BULB STOCK. PRICE LIST. ROSES. per doz ueautles, extra long. fi. no 24-Inch 3.00 20 •• 2 5'J 16 " 2.00 12 •• 1.25 8 " 1. 00 per 100 Brides t6 UO® fi; 00 Bridesmaids.. 4 00® li.OO Meteors 4 00® 0.00 Perles .i.OO® 4 00 Carnations 1 50® 2.00 fancy.. 3 00 Lllyof thevalley. 3 00® 5.0O Adlantum 76® 1 (jO Common Ferns,.. .26 Asparagus 50.00® 75.00 Violets 60® l.no Romans 2.00* 3.00 Paper White 3.00 Callas 10 00® 12.60 Hurrlsll 8 00® 12.51 Mlgnnnett" 1.50® 2.00 Smllax.. ..$3 OOSSS.OOperdoz. A TRADE DIRECTORY costs hundreds of dollars for compilation and publication but you get it for $2.00. in]>I<-ti 1.00 AUGUST ROLKER & SONS. 52 Day St.. New York. THERE ARE BUYERS For all kinds of good stock advertised in THE? A.a 3 00 Lily of the valley. Mignonette l.toca 2.00 Violets Harrisll lilies Catlleyas 30 Tulips, Daffodils 1 Roman Hyacinths, Narcissus P. White 1 Callas 8 FreesI as Smllax 8 Asparagus Adlantuul _ 60 00®10 (0 00®35 00 ,01'® 3 (0 50® 2.00 ,00® 10 00 75® 1.00 ,00® 12.00 60.00 1,00 L IJEADQUARTE^ -:}^ ^evN YORK GIVE US A TRIAL.!' WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. UfU C VHCTIIIIS Wholesale Com- nnii ri IVAdllllU) mission Florist, 495 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists* Supplies A Wire Designs. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Floristj 1122 PINE STREET, .^ ST. LOUIS, MO. ^^ A complete line of Wire Deslgrns. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3 J 34 Olive Street, J* J* J» St. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. EDWARD BEID, mm%m Fiona 1526 RANSTEAD STREET. Long Distance 'Phone. PHILADELPHIA. Dumont & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Carnations a Specialty^.^j* 1305 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. Telephone 3922 D. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Long Distance 'Phone 1-41-20 D. Consignments of Roses, Carnations, Violets solicited. ..MILTON W. WOODROFFE.. Successor to WM. C. SMITH, Wholesale Florist, 1604 LUDLOW STREET, ifc PHILADELPHIA. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, 17 N. JUNIPER STREET. '-'"'MTAIZa. PHILADELPHIA, PA. CONSIGNMENT.S SOLICITED. Easter Orders '■GflLflX LEAVES. .ai LEUGOTHOE SPRAYS shi.ukl 111' phi.-.d now. Send f.ir inform:ition. HARLAN P. KELSEY, Introducer. 110(i Treinimt ISuildlnt:. m>STON, MASS. For Insurance Against Damage by Wal^ Address JOHN G. ESLER, - Soc'y F. H. A.* .SADDLE RIVER, N. J. HAIL iSgg. The American Florist. 947 THOMAS YOUNG, Jr. Wholesale Florist, 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Decker, Blauvelt Co. • WHOLESALE FLORISTS • 42 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Telephone 2387-l8th St. Shipping orders will receive prompt and careful attetitioD. Top Grade BEAUTIES, BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS. Extra Carnations. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. WALTER F. SHERIDAN, jaasMi FLORIST 39 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. ^ Price List on application Choice Carnations Choice Roses i^ ^ Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY 38 W. 28th Street Mentiou th^ Cut Flower Exchange ?rican Florist. JOHN YOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice cut flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. Price list on application. Mention the American Florist. J. K. ALLEN, Wholesale Florist. Specialties: AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES AND VIOLETS. Special StocH. 57 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK CITY. t»"Prlce Lists on application. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every MornlD^ DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. WM. H. GUNTHER. 30 West 29th Street. NOTICE Lo FLOWER GROWERS Our customers call for more Roses, Carnations and Violets. Send consignments to ESTABLISHED J. J. PERKINS & CO., 1872. 52 West 29th St., NEW YORK. FRANK MiLLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34lh Street, Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 1054-38. Whol^ale [lower/\arK?fe ROSES VIOLETS LILIES JULIUS LANG 53 WEST 30th STRllI NEW YORK CARNATIONS Telephone 913-38. Mention th. an Flo nedlum culls 2 Ulrlch Brunner 15 Bridesmaids, Brides. Meteors 3 Morgans, Cusln. Perles ,0O@35.00 l)0®15 00 00® 6-0O 00® 20.00 00® SOU 00® B.OO 75a 1.25 fancy 2.00® 4. CO .364 .50 .75® 2 00 50® 1 00 00® 8 00 00® 2 OO Roman Hyacinths, Freeslas Uarrlsll miles 5 Daffodils 1 MlKnonette 2. Sweet feas Catileyas 20 Smllax 12, AsparatniB Adlantum BUFFALO, March 9 BoBBS, Beauties :i. Brides, Bridesmaids, Meteors... 2- " Perles. Nlphetos 00® 4.00 75® I 00 00®30 00 Smllax 15 Adlantum 1. AsparaffUB Hardy Ferns 0O@50 00 00® 8.00 00® 5 00 00® 8.00 BO® 4.00 ,0Ca20 0(1 00® 1.50 50.00 ! 00® 3 00 ! 00@12.50 i.OO® 4.00 iooaio 00 rURDY k BLflUVELT Sweet Peas, Roses, Violets, Stnilax, Carnations. 57 West 30th St.. NEW YORK. Telephone. No. 2«lt)-38. Daily market quotations to applicants. MILLANG & CO. Commission Florists 48 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. 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. M. A. HART, Commission "'^n'" Cut Flowers, 44 WEST 29th street, NEV^ YORK OITY. THE BEST MARKET IN NEW TORK. 'Phone 1307 38th St. rord Bros... <^ac Wholesale Florists in West 30th street, NEW YORK. Contignmentt Solicited. Telephone, 260 38th SL Established 1891 Tel. I6IS-38. G. E. BRADSHAW, UUI rlOWurU COMMISSION 117 WEST 30th Street, Consignments Solicited. NEW YORK, CAN FILL YOUR ORDERS FOR FINE B EAUTIES RIDESMAIDS RIDES CARNATIONS. Edw. C. Horan, WHOLESALE FLORIST. write for Price List. 34 W. 291h St., NEW YORK. Please mention American Florist when writinix. VIOLETS VALLEY ROMANS NARCISSUS POINSETTIA 948 The American Florist. Mar. II, The ^ebd 1'mhYi. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. EVERETT B. Clark. Pres.; Jos. A. Bolgiano. lat Vloe-Pres. ; 8. F. Willard, Wethersfleld. Conn., Sec'jr and Treas. THEhealth of S. F. Leonard, of Chicago, is improving and he expects to be out in a tew days. Ventura county, Cal., is reported to have planted ten thousand acres in Lima beans this season. ■ G. V. Van Zanten, Jr., Hillegom, Holland, has reached Chicago on his yearly round of the trade. Geo. C. Tho.mson, Jr., a ten-pound youngster, whose father is foreman at S. F. Leonard's, Chicago, is the latest addition to the list of prospective seeds- men. Visited Chicago: E M. Parmlee, of the John L Allen Seed Co., Picton, Ont.; J. E. Northrup, Minneapolis, Minn ; Wm. Hagemann, of Hageniann & Meyer, Philadelphia. Origin of Emerald Gem Melon. Ed. Am. Florist:— Mr. E S. Miller, of Floral Park, N. Y., has just called our attention to the statement on page 890 of the American Florist for February 25, where yourcorrespondent states that Burpee's Emerald Gem melon came through Dr. Harris. We quite agree that too much credit cannot be given to the memory of Dr. Harris for the splendid work he did in the line of the cucurbitace.t. This statement, however, is an error calculated to mislead, as it would imply that the Emerald Gem was of foreign origin. The truth is it was introduced by us in 1886, having been sent to us a year or two previously by a customer in the state of Michigan, con- sequently is entirely of American parent- age as far as known. The Giant Pera cucumber, introduced by us the same year (1886) was, however, obtained from Dr. Harris, who procured the original seed from Pera. Vours very truly, W. Atlee Burpee & Co. London, Ont. PLANTS SELLING AT BARGAIN FIGURES. — A VISIT TO GAM.\IAGE Si SONS. — CARNATIONS IN SOLID BEDS. — GOOD VIOLETS AND ROSES. Business is very quiet except for a little extra in funeral work. Plants are going slowly, which is evidenced by the fact that one of our florists had his window full of cyclamens placarded "two for a quarter," plants that were easily worth 35 cents to 50 cents. Probably the extreme cold weather we are experiencing is, to a large degree, responsible for it. A recent visit to J. Garamage & Sons was very interesting. William G&mmage, the head of the firm, is an up to date, live man. Many changes and improvements to their plant were made last year. Three carnation houses 10x180 with open walls, and one palm house 20x101 with a fifteen foot ridge were built, also a large boiler pit in which have been placed two tubular steam boilers of seventy-five horsepower each. The plant embraces some -t5,000 square feet of glass. Mr. Gammage is experimenting with solid beds for carnations, and is very much pleased with the results. Such McGowans are seldom seen, at least in these parts. Thej'have more substance, strong stems requiring no support, open freely in a temperature of 55°, and the yield is equal orbetterthau that of bench grown stock. Scott, Meteor, Daybreak, Victor, Mrs. Bradt and Mayor Pingree are grand. Tidal Wave is not so good. Although they have a strong, vigorous growth, they are lacking in color, for which reason they are thought to do better on raised benches. Genesee is thought to be the coming white. Gammage & Sons have one house 10x150 devoted to violets, one bench of California and one of Marie Louise, which are in fine condition. Two houses, one 20x150 and one 20x175, are devoted to roses. Bridesmaid, Bride, Kaiserin, Mme. Hoste, Meteor, Perle, Sunset and Wootton, which are exceptionally fine. This firm does a large wholesale and retail business. They have 1,000 Ilarrisii and longiflorum lilies in good condition for Easter, and a good supply of cyclamens, primulas, azaleas, ciner- arias, callas,and a large stock of bulbous plants. One house is devoted to smilax, a part of which is second crop, ready to cut. Mr. Gammage is having exceptional success in rooting carnation cuttings, some 22,000 having been taken from the benches with a very slight loss. The firm has a beautiful store on Dundas street. Forest City. Wittenberg, Wis — H. Kraack has leased the greenhouse at the Martin Luther Orphan's Home. Westfield, Mass. — The flower store recently discontinued by Mrs. E. M. Mesick has been reopened by the Bon Ton Floral Company, of Chicopee, with Fred. Miellez, of Springfield, in charge. OwATONNA, Minn. — C. J. Brooks who has been conducting a retail flower store in this city, has sold his business to Lord & Johnson, who will continue the busi- ness in connection with their greenhouses which will be built in the spring. THE FIRM H. Zyp & Co.. BULB GROWERS and NURSERYMEN. Uitgeesf, Holland, IIEREBY notify the American trade ^ ^ that their representative, Mr. H. Zyp, has arrived in New York. All mail matter for them until May 7th should be addressed to Messrs. Knauth, Nachod & Kuhne, ^^NEW YORK. V^^^ EaMt'ero I>ealer8 bandle It EASfERN CHEMICAL CO., Mtrs. la) AT]. A MIC \\v. Bostnn. Me ^ OU HUUIIKI hilow WUHC uutecl growers say Imperial Liquid Plant Food does. InoUoroup, not e-xpen- olve. Ku'llr luroiatlon. booklets I pricPH on request. I eadlnK DECORATIVE STOCK I'or 1m«v.sI prnrs on best SOUTHERN S.MII.iX LON(J NEEDLE I'lNES, HOLLY, SABAL LEAVES. CHAM.13K0PS PALMS, FERNS, MOSS, MISTLETOE AND MAGNOLIA FOLIAGE, write Mccreary, JONES & CO., Grove Hill, Ala. Mention ATnerlcan Kloriet. SPECIAL! We are in position to cjuote ROMAN HYACINTHS NARCISSUS::::: GRANDIFLORA, Etc. Etc., at Rock Bottom rates. Do not close contract for this stock before getting our prices WRITE OR WIRE. Tuberoses. "HALLOCK" STRAIN DWARF EXCELSIOR PEARL, strictly first size bulbs. $7.50 per 1000; 2000 for $14.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK, 14 Barclay St. CHICAGO, 84-86 Randolph St. ESTABLISHED 1802 S SEEDS COCOSWEDDELIANASLVoES ASPARAGUS SPRENGERl'l, At $6 per 1000 seeds ANCMnUC finest Caen mixed. MUlIYIUIIL, At $3 per pouud. J.MTHORBURN&CO. date of IS John Streetl 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK CYCLAMEN GROWERS do not forget that L. P. DeLANGHE-VERVAENE, ^ul■88r}•u^ell 150 Rue de Constantinople. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM. .STHEBX.SKBOFQyQ|3j||gH ^0\i^^ The most benutifui str.'iiii in the world. 1'iuce: 100 seeds, $3; 500 seeds, $12; 1000 seeds, SJO. To be delivered as sn as harvested, from sppn<iF*:- Cyclamen. Orchids, Cocos bPbi.iAi.i lea. weddeiiana, Bromelias. TELEGRAPH CODE OF THE AM. SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. VHIOAGO. i8gg. The American Florist. 049 kWyw^wwwwvywyw^wywwwwwy% — >4)*|if59555 ^HEJ &&&&:&ee*s»— SpecialSpringNumber .OF THE AMERICAN FLORIST WILL BE ISSUED ^M^eirolx S^ ONE WEEK PREVIOUS TO EASTER. This special number will contain a large amount of up-to-date information, from the best sources, on all the more important problems which the growers and dealers of the present day have to face. It will be handsomely illustrated and printed in the best style. Every progressive florist, seedsman and nurseryman in the United States and Canada will go through its pages carefully an^ preserve the paper for future reference. Copies will bz mailed to every person in the trade whose business is worthy of consideration. Advertisers in our last Special Spring or Easter Number, that of April 2, t898, of which about 16,000 copies were distributed, expressed the highest satisfaction with returns from same, and it is confidently anticipated that the returns to our advertisers in the special issue of 1899 will double the figures of last year. Timely advertisements include all kinds of flowers, plants, etc., for Easter decorations, florists' supplies, growing stock of every description, seeds, bulbs, building materials, ventilators, boilers, piping, glass, paints, putty, pots, vases, insecticides, fertilizers, garden implements, lawn mowers, etc. Advertisements in body pages will be taken at our ordinary rates, namely, $t.00 per inch, $30.00 per page of thirty inches, with the usual discounts on time contracts. Advertisements on second, third and fourth SPECIAL COVER PAGES, in two colors, $30.00 per page net. Advertisements on first and second ORDINARY COVER PAGES sold only on yearly contract, in the usual spaces, at $1.00 per inch net. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A. ^In order that you may be given the best possible position and display J- J- ^ J- ^ J- PLEASE MHIL YOUR ADVEBTISEWENT NOW. ^mmmmmmmmmfmfmmmmmmmmmmmmm 950 The American Florist. % Mar. 11^ The Nursery T^aiDE. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. A. L. Brooke, Pres. ; B. albertson Vlce-Pres.; OioBGE C. 8BAGKR. Rochester. N. T.. 8eo'y. W. E. Fryer, Kasson, Minn., will this season set in his nursery upwards of 15,000 grafted apple trees. A. Cooper, proprietor of the Floraldale nurseries, at Coal Creek, la., has removed to Oskaloosa, where he will establish his main ofEce. A SWINDLER is operating among nur- serymen by securing an agency, sending in bogus orders from fictitious persons, collecting his commission and in some cases even securing the stock. Nebraska nurserymen are taking a leading part in the organization of a Park and Forest Association for that state. C. H. Harrison is president, E. F. Stephens, vice-president and A. J. Brown, secretary. Capt. Chas. F. Gardner, senior of the firm of Gardner & Son, Osage, la., and president of the lowaState Horticultural Society is corresponding with persons in northern Iowa with a view to establish- ing a number of experiment stations in that section. The Pecan in Commerce. W. H. Haskell, writing from DeLand, Fla., advises pecan growing as a profita- ble industry. He recommends the plant- ing of ,4 Inch, ready for 5-lnch, $10 00 per 100. Twenty-one modern Greenhouses. Medal awarded on Palms at World's Fair, 1893, 2059-73 N. Halsted St., CHICACO. ILL. Every grower of Flowers should try ARMSTRONG'S New Ever-Blooming Single Tuberose. C.Tlilic-iit.Mif Merit from S. A. F. and O. H. and Shaw (iMl,l M,.,lal fwr a new plant. .f merit. $5.00 per 100. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. PCONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. O'.A.cio:^ -w. BCA.is'nrxzs'ca., The Reading NnrBery, REAOINO, AIA8S. KSTABLISHBD 1854. ViburnumTomentosuffl A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSspecVtv Price ilat and descriptive catalogue on api'llcatlon. REA BROTHERS, Norwood, Mass. PANSIES WORTH RAISING.. PLANTS ALL SOLD for the present. t)9 Uraut Avenue. JEKSUV CITY, N. J. I Carnation BloomsiCuttings I CHICAGO CARNATION CO. I t, GROWERS OF STICTLY f ANCY CARNATIONS ONLY. I ^ BLOOMS EQIAL TO ANY EXHIBITION STOCK. J^ ^ § We to-day stand at the head as Carnation growers. After shipping our 3 blooms nine hundred miles, and being in boxes fifty-two hours, we won more ^ first prizes than any other firm in the United States at the American Carnation ^ Society Convention recently held at Philadelpha. Also won highest honor of ^ the exhibition— the Medal offered by the Society of American Florists. Conse- ^ quently we have the best cuttings from such healthy plants. ^ I«oot^cl Clottings. C»_it :^loon:KS. 5 Per lim Por IdW ^ $3.00 S40.00 MRS. C. M. BRADT 5 to 8C each 5 5.00 40.00 COLD NUCCET 5 to 6C " ^ 5.00 40.00 MRS. JAMES DEAN 4 to 6c " % 5.00 40.00 ARCVLE 3 to 5C " ^ 5.00 40.00 NEW YORK 4 " ^ 5.00 40.00 JOHN VOUNC 4 " ^ 5.00 35.00 MRS. F. JOOST 3 to 4C " S 4.00 30.00 EVELINA 2 " 5 4.00 30.00 BON TON 3 " g 4.00 30.00 EMPRESS 5 3.00 20.00 VICTOR 2 to 4c " » 2.00 15 00 JUBILEE 4 to 6c " 5 2.00 15.00 ARMAZINDV 2 to 4c " 3 2.00 15.00 FLORA HILL 3 to 4c " g 2.00 15.00 DAYBREAK 2 to 3c " ^ 10.00 75.00 C. H. CRANE. (Dorner). new scarlet. 5 60.00 EVANSTON. Best commercial red: very free ^ bloomer. 2J0 lots at lOOU rates. 5 Shipments uiade direct from ereenhouaca to all poinLs. We can ship the above In ^ any quantity. tt^Send for catalogue. I GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS. JOLIET. ILL. Please Mention American Florist, VAUGHAN'S B0OKsFIOPl§l§ IS now ready and will be sent to all florists who ask for it. It contains all the best NEW riOWER SEEDS and PL4NT NOVELTIES of the season. PRIMULA FORBESI THl "B»BY PRIMROSE." thret- months from seed. Pkt. (500- PRIMULA VULGARIS .\ iiond -..■Her, Pkt. LScts. 14 Barclay Street, NEW lORK. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. 84 & 86 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. vere thinking about CARNATION STOCK It pays to buy only the best. Will have them in lary;e (juiintities, of all the leading comraercial varieties. Ready Jan. 1st and later. Write me for prices. Address CHAS. CHADWICK. Lock Box 11, Gr.iud Kapids* Mich. THE Regan Printing House CATALOGUES NIRSERY SEED FLORISTS 87-9 1 Plymouth Place, ^.^t j» CHICAGO.^* jt jt TIME TO PLANT YOUR Tuberous Rooted Begonias, ctaolc- tat struiii, UDBui passea for size ol flowers and brlillacoT of color Dnz ICO l^art^e Buibs. single, live separate colors.. 45c S3 tiO Ml.\ed elDple 40o 2 50' Fmailcr but flowering bulbs mixed iiOe 2 09' Double extra flue bulbs In Ave separate colors or mixed 85c b Off- Gloxinia erecta crasslfolia In most brilliant color mixture 50o 3 SO. Caiadiums. fancy-leaved, assorted, bril- liant soits 4loli-ln $1 ?5 12 00 Smaller bulbs, 3 to 4-ln 1 DO 7 00 Cnladlum Ksculentum,6to7-lDch 50 3 00' 7 toU-lnch ... doz ,l>Oc: 100. t4ll0 Uxll-ln... 1 00 « O0> Auratum, 7x9-In. doz . (JOo; 100, S4.f0 9xll-in. diz Sl.OO; 100. $«JC0 llxl2-ln 150 10 00 Rubrum. tix 8..doz, .'iOc; lOO, »3.00. 8x9-ln.. fO 4 00 9x11 •■ 75o; •• 5 00. Monster! 25 8 00 Album, 8x9 " 76o: " 50O. 9x11.... lOl) li 00 Monster " $160; ' 8 00 Melpomene. 8x9 ... doz.. 75o; I0O.*5 0O: 9x11 1 00 0 00. Iris Kiempferl, EXTRA LARGE CLUMPS .... 1 60 10 Oft Send for our new list Buibs. Seeds, Koses, Etc. Ad'r's- H. H. BERGER & CO., - 47 Barclay St., New York, (E.STABLI.-iUED 187S.) •952 The American Florist. Mar. ir, Our pasTiMEs. Announcements of coming contests or other -events of interest to our bowling, shooting and ■cyciing peadtrs are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all corresponuence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart. 67 Bromfield St., lioston. Mass.; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co.. 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. A Remarkable Average at St. Louis. >'ame. Is'. 2nd. 3rd. Av. C A. Kuehn 204 205 196 202 J. W. Kunz 141 no I4T ISS D. Finlavson In5 119 136 137 John Young ll-'i 114 108 112 E. F. Tesson 95 106 110 1U4 R. F. T. . Twin City Bowie- s. Name. 1st. 2nd. 3rd. 4th. Av. Kagel 164 131 145 1K4 151 Bartnian H8 124 137 129 135 Malniquist 150 138 146 103 134 Will 131 141 130 123 131 ■Carlson 142 107 133 126 12? Swahn 127 126 117 123 Monson 93 110 161 118 120 Hoppe 80 110 130 107 Baldwin 97 80 119 99 Stoltenberg 62 57 77 87 71 Bush 70 50 52 57 Felix. At Conventionville. The Detroit bowlers continue to show improvement in their bowling. Follow- ing is the score recorded March 6: Name. Ist. 2nd. 3rd. 4th. Av. F. Holznagle ,133 164 179 1.59 F. Paulk-e 133 142 179 151 E. Watson 140 140 167 135 146 A. Ferguson 1.57 129 136 146 142 .1. F. Sullivan 146 143 128 139 ,T. Dunn 143 127 138 129 134 H. Pickworth 137 119 117 126 E. Flowerdav 109 134 120 121 R. F. Buffalo Bowlins Record. Name. 1st. 2nd. 3rd. 4th. Av. D. Scott 154 191) 152 156 163 WcClure 144 149 136 198 1.57 Kasting 188 116 1.51 148 151 Phil Scott 178 98 155 144 W. B. Scott 127 137 138 1.56 14J Kumpt 115 142 171 115 136 W. Scott 122 121 132 163 135 Braik 122 117 137 163 lai •Grever 124 137 127 131 130 Nolan 107 10- 150 127 123 Eebstock 85 141 113 Webber . . 89 134 112 112 Buddenborg 87 95 123 128 108 Long', 125 98 04 98 101 .Tones 129 79 105 99 103 Bloy 100 90 117 102 W. A. Philadelphia Pastimes. Bowling matters are lagging a trifle, the boys seeming to have plenty of work or other matters to attract their atten- tion. Occasionally an "angel" or two is discovered hovering about the alleys and they are made to put up the tickets in quick order. The February averages show a slight change in the position of the leaders in the race for positions on the Detroit team. The averages of the first twelve to March 1 is as follows: Brown 150 Baker 140 Westcott 145 Anderson 140 Moss 144 Longiuotte 140 Kift 144 Walker 135 Connor 144 Haberrac-hl .... 132 Smith 141 Rust 130 The match' with the Belmonts, the champions of Philadelphia, will be played Wednesday, March 22. They have not been defeated in a single game in the tournament just closing, but the boys hope to do the trick as the game is on .their own alleys. K. Winterson Makes a Record. If Edgar F. Winterson can duplicate his high game of last week's series in a record game he will undoubtedly wear one of the gold medals offered by the Chicago Florists' Bowling Club, for it is not often that 223 is seen on these alleys. The evening's score follows: Name. 1st. 2nd. 3rd. Av. E. P. Winterson 223 153 115 164 A. McAdams ... .... 131 148 178 152 G. L. Grant 91 167 145 134 J. S. Wilson 113 152 133 J. A. Shaw 145 131 120 132 .Ino. Uegnan 128 125 126 C. VV. MoKellar 126 112 121 120 P. J. H.auswirth 114 123 119 Alex. Henderson 107 113 107 109 Jos. Reeve 108 108 Jno. Cook 78 78 Aug. Lange 70 70 Match Games at Cleveland. Every time our bowlers play against outside organizations we get it "where Nellie wore her beads." There was a little mix up last Monday night between our players and a team from one of the city's other clubs in which we, as usual, came out second best. But we were not badly beaten considering the grade of talent we "went up against." Anyway, every such contest is a stepping stone to victory at Detroit and everybody had a good time. A fine lunch was served after the game and Graham, Hart and Cushman, bound for Detroit, dropped in to wish us good luck. Our opponents made 924,809 and .S30 ora total of 2563 in the three games. Here is our score: Name 1st. 2nd. 3rd. Total. S.N.Pentecost 129 145 137 411 C.Graham 105 119 115 339 A. Hart 117 111 138 367 Jas. Eadie 87 1.38 122 347 A. Stephan 185 135 82 402 H. Kunze 128 159 125 412 Total 751 807 720 2278 A. Grand Rapids, florists' club holds a very success- ful CARNATION MEETING. — ALL THE NOVELTIES ON EXHIBITION. — A DISCUS- SION ENSUES. The Florists' Club held its carnation meeting at the Eagle Hotel March 2. The display was the finest ever seen in this city. This affair was made public and large crowds availed themselves ot the opportunity to witness the fine show. Fred. Dorner& Son. of Lafayette, Ind., sent G. H. Crane, which was very fine. E. G. Hill & Co. sent America, which also showed up well. L. E. Marquisee, of Syracuse, N. Y.. contributed The Marquis, a fine light pink, winner of the Smith silver cup at Philadelphia, which attracted as much attention as any that was shown, although three blooms of Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson were on exhibi- tion. C. W. Ward, of the Cottage Gardens, sent Glacier, a pure white which showed up well. H. Weber & Son, Oak- land, Md., showed a new pink, Genevieve Ward. John Kuhn, Philadelphia, exhibit- ed Mrs. B. Lippincott. and R. Witter- staetter, Sedamsville, Ohio, the Opal, a very light pink. Dorner & Son also showed Mrs. Geo. Bradt and White Cloud. Geo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich., exhibited several vases of seedlings, among them a large white on which, as they are inclined to burst, he puts a little rubber band around the calyx to hold them firmly together, hence their name, "rubber necks." Nearly all the local florists made exhibits. The Grand Rapids Floral Company showed Jubilee, Scott and Morello well grown. Henry Smith made a fine display ot a number of varieties, including Jubilee, Flora Hill. Daybreak, McBurney and Mrs. Geo. Bradt. Crabb & Hunter made a vcy large exhibit of all the leading varieties, including their seedling, Irene, which they consider promising. Chas. Chadwick put on exhibition a vase each of Flora Hill, Jubilee, Morello and a new pink, Madame Chapman. After viewing the display the club held a meeting in the parlors of the hotel and an informal discussion on carnations took place in which James Hancock, of Grand Haven, was the principal speaker. Chadwick. St. Paul. TRADE GOOD AND FINE FLOWERS SCARCE. — A CARNATION SHOW. — PERSONAL MEN- TION. Good stock is still scarce and prices remain firm. Roses and carnations are in good demand, especially white for funeral work. All bulbous stock sells fairly well. Violets have dropped to 40 cents and 50 cents per hundred. John A. May Floral Company had the Lawson carnation on exhibition the past week. This was secured from Galvin, of Boston, and had the proper credentials. May also exhibited Mary Wood, Jubilee, Bradt, Pingree, Gold Nugget, Argyle and Triumph, which were kindly sent for the purpose by Bassett & Washburn and the Chicago Carnation Company. The Lawson, after its long journey, undoubtedly appeared at a disadvantage. It was certainly a disappointment to the hundreds who went to see it, and but few who viewed it would have preferred it to any of the varieties alongside of it. Christian Hansen is building a house 22x120 to be planted with roses for summer blooming. August Vogt entertained a party of friends in the trade on his birthday. Dr. Schroeder, the orchid specialist, has returned from his Cuban trip. Wm. Hagemann, of Philadelphia; E. M. Parmelee, of Picton, Ont.; E. M. Sherman, of Charles City, Iowa; A. N. Kinsman, of Austin, Minn.; W. R. Roach, of Cambridge, X. Y., were recent callers. Felix. Troy, N. Y. Our pioneer florist, S. Walch, although 74 years of age, looks and acts as young as the youngest of us. The grip gave him some severe trials this winter but wo find him still as cheerful as the day is long. , , . Dame rumor says a gentleman who is building a handsome country place in the suburbs of Troy and Albany, contem- plates erecting this season two extra large greenhouses. Isaac Gillette is cutting some Scotts and Daybreaks that make them all hustle to keep in line. Mr. Gillette and his sons are great bicycle riders. Isaac has several century runs to his credit, finishing ahead of his sons, William and Abe, the local crack riders. T. J. Totten is sending Sambrook & Son some of his new seedling carnation, Y'oung America. It is very fragrant, on twenty-four inch stems, color that of the center of a half open American Beauty. Several growers have been troubled with their roses all growing blind. A. D. Carpenter has a whole house that throws grand long shoots and forms buds and then another growth starts under bud and lifts it out of the joint. J. E. S. i8gg. The American Florist. 953 THIS is a grand combination of good qualities; free bloomer, early and continuous; in point of color the finest pink Car- nation yet produced; large and perfect form, very fragrant; long, stilT stem. Was very profitable in the New York and Philadelphia markets last winter. Winner of the Craig Cup and Certificate, November, 1897. Certificates — Morristown, Orange, New York, Port Chester, Lenox, Chicago, and Silver Medal Chicago, 1898. PRICE:— ^2.00 per doz.; $10 00 per 100; S75.00 per 1000—50 at 100 rates, 500 at 1000 rates. G. H. CRANE, AMERICA, GENERAL MACEO, GENERAL GOMEZ and all the best noyelties, $2.00 per doz., $10.00 per 100, ,$73.00 per 1000—50 at 100 rates, 500 at 1000 rates. WHITE CLOUD, MRS. JAMES DEAN, GOLD NUGGET, MRS. FRANCES JOOST. MRS. GEO. M. BRADT, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. JUBILEE, EMPRESS. BON TON. LILY DEAN, EVELINA, PAINTED LADY, PSYCHE, $2.50 a 100; $20.00 a 1000. (fc-jT We call special attention to our fine stock of the two superb varieties VirxnD anH Fl nOA HII I and offer them at the low price of $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000, for first-class VII^IUH dim ILUH^ HILL stock. ALL READY TO SHIP NOW. ROBERT CRAIG & SON, Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. CARNATIONS! ROOTED CUTTINGS. Pep too Per 1000 MRS. GEO. M. BRADT.. .$5.00 $40.00 JOHN YOUNG 5.00 40.00 ARGYLE 5.00 40.00 MRS. JAS. DE.\N 5.00 40.00 EMPRESS 5.00 40.00 EVELINA 5.00 40.00 NEW YORK 5.00 40.00 WELLESLEY 5.00 40.00 CERISE QUEEN 5.00 40.00 BON TON 5.00 40.00 WHITE CLOUD 5.00 40.00 PAINTED LADY 5.00 40.00 MRS. FRANCES JOOST. 5.00 40.00 GOLD NUGGET 6.00 50.00 FIRE FLY 5.00 40.00 FLORA HILL 2.00 15.00 ARMAZINDY 2.00 IS. 00 TRIUMPH 2.50 20.00 MRS. McBURNEY 2.00 18.00 In addition to the above varieties we can furnish all the leading novelties for 1899 at introducers' prices; also many other standard varieties fully described in our New Trade List for 1S99, which will be ready February 10th. H. WEBER & SONS, OAKLAND. MD. 75,000 CARNATIONS 75,000 GOLI.\TH (new), rose pink . . . . SNOW QUEEN (new), white UNCLE SAM (new), variegated. PLUTO (nsw). darl< cerise. . . . MRS. S. A. NORTHWAY GENESEE $8 00 5.00 5.00 3.00 2.50 1.50 $70.00 40.00 40.00 20.00 18.00 VICTOR McBURNEY 2.50 2.50 JUBILEE ARMAZINDY' 20.00 TRIUMPH. M.AYOR PINGREE DAYBREAK 2.0O 2.50 i..=>n l.i.00 20.00 12.00 Till \i, \v \\\: Kiisr. i.iri:i:\, sccri'T ... HENRY A. NIEMEYER l.nlJ Erie, 12.00 Pa. It Will P»^^ ^Vot.* To correspond with me regardliiK tarnation Cut- tiniLS 1 can supply all the standarde and noveltleB at the lowest market pi Ice. Also AsparaKua Plumosua Nanus, ptrong 2 Incd stock ready for a shift. tl.UO per 100; $35.00 per lOOO. Address 5. S. SKIDELSKY, ^1 '^^"7 N. 7th St . PHILADELPHIA. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS From FLATS Not Rooted Cuttings but HEALTHY YOUNG PLANTS FROM SOIL. You will get 100 plants to grow out of every 100 plants you pay us for. Worth 30 to 40 per cent more than inferior rooted cuttings shipped out of sand. STANDARD VARIETIES. Per 100 Per 1000 ARMAZINDY *2..50 $20.00 DAYBREAK 2.50 20.00 FLORA HILL 2.50 20.00 JUBILEE 2.50 20.00 LIZZIE McGOWAX 1.75 15.00 MAYOR PINGREE 2.50 20.00 PORTIA 2.00 15.00 TIDAL WAVE 2.00 15.00 VICTOR 3.00 25.00 WILLIAM SCOTT 2.00 15.00 ALASKA 1.50 12.00 VARIETIES OF 1898. Per lOO Per lOOC ■ ARGYLE 5.0J BON TON 4.00 CERISE QUEEN 5.00 EVELIN.i 4.00 EMPRESS 5.00 GOLD NUGGET 5.00 JIARY WOOD 3.00 MRS. G. M. BRADT .5.00 MRS. JAMES DEAN 5.00 WHITE CLOUD 5.0O M RS. P. JOOST 5.00 MRS. S. A. NORTH W.\Y 3.00 SNOW QUEEN 5.00 NEW YORK 5.00 40.00 35.00 40.00 30.00 40.00 40.00 20.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 ' 40.00 20.00 40.00 40.00- New Varieties for 1899. ] g?^Jy^°MSy5S"?s^i ST. Price, per doz., $2 00; per 100, $10.00; per 1000, .S75.00. '.OO; per 1000. ,$60.00. Write us f..r pricK'S. ''^'^^'U'^^^'- YflUGftflN'S SEED STORE. ^^'^^c^A^g^i^V.^""^ New Variegated Fancy CARNATION SANDUSKY. One that can be grown at a profit for two dollars per hundred blooms. TRY IT. $10.00 per hundred; .$75.00 per thousand. wr, K^. nA.r^r^, Cl^rcie, Otiio. Maud Adams. extra strong stem, 18 to 24 inches hij^h, with good calyx and exceedingly free flowering. The flow- ers sold in New York last season and the present one at $8.00 per 100. It was one of the sensations in cut flowers the whole season. Certificated N. Y. F. C. '98. PRICE: $2 per doz.. $10 per 100. $75 per 1000, 6 at doz. rate. 50 at 100 rate. 250 at 1000 rate. FOR SALE BY FRANK NIQUET, F^-^niH: Patchogue, - Long Island, N. Y. ...OR BY... JOHN N. MAY. E. G. HILL & CO., Summit, N. J. Richmond, Ind. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings of New and Standard sorts. Send for price list. WM. SWAYNE, - Kennett Square, Pa. BOX 226. CARNATIONS Healthy Rooted Cuttings Now Ready. Flora Hill, Alba Superba. Mayor Pingree, Jubilee, Hector, Victor, Daybreak. Triumph. Wm, Scott, Armazindy. Minnie Coo((. ^Vrite for prices. PENNROCK CO., Box^252. Wilmington, Del. Successful Growers are Wanted To know that they can dispose of all their surplus stock by adver- .......... tising in the American Florist. TRY IT NOW. 954 The American Florist. Mar. II. Burlingame, Cal. The finest range of commercial green- houses on the Pacific coast is located here. They resemble the range at Scarborough, N. Y., of Mr. Pierson. There are six three-quarter span houses 20x200 stand- ing apart and joined by agangway, with propagating and fern houses at the back. Then there are four carnation houses «ach 10x200 feet and one house just finished 20x200 in which the glass has been butted. It is the first house so glazed on this coast. E. W. McLellan says he is perfectly satisfied with it and in the future he is going to use only butted glass. Nothing but cut flowers are grown here, roses, carnations and bulbous stock. In roses Bridesmaid has the lead, Bride, Meteor and Beauty following. Mr. Mc- Lellan has carried one house of Brides- maid the second year and he is so well satisfied with the result that next season more will be carried over. Certainly the plants look very good, giving fine flow- ers on stout canes which would be diffi- cult to get from young stock. In carnations Mr. McLellan says there is nothing yet as good as Scott when it <;omes to the balance on the ledger. All the leading varieties and novelties can be seen here. Empress has made lots of grass but is very shy of bloom. Evelina is a nice flower but is not in it with Flora Hill. Mrs. Jas. Dean seems to be a very clean grower. Gold Nugget is badly affected with rust but will be given another chan^ce to vindicate itself. All this establishment is heated by steam from two powerful boilers and the whole place has the aspect of cleanness and prosperity. The stock is disposed of in San Francisco and an enormous quan- tity is shipped to other cities as far as Salt Lake. Mr. McLellan says he can hardly supply the demand and to accom- modate his trade he is going to build two more houses next spring. Viridis. The Morris Floral Co. THE SPOT CASH GREENHOUSES. AD. A. ,^^ MORRIS, ILL. TR4DE LIST, March, 1899. CARNATION CUTTINGS. pe, ,00 Argyle, flne dark pink 13.00 Evelina, best paying wliite 3.00 Empress, dark red 3.00 Gold Nugget, yellow 4.00 Painted Lady 2.00 Psyche, variegated 2.00 Mary Wood, white 3.00 Flora Hill, white \.h(i Daybreak, shell pink l.SO Triumph, the big pink 3.(XI Jubilee, scarlet 1..^0 Mayor Pingree, big cream 1..^0 Arraazindy. variegated 1.50 Victor, pink 2.00 John Young 4.0(t New York 4.00 Mrs. Jas. Dean 4.00 Mrs. Frances Joost 3.60 5 cuttings at 100 rates. CARNATIONS! Well rooted cuttings, free from rust, guar- anteed in every respect, pg,. ,oo per 1000 VICTOR $3.00 $20.00 MAYOR PINGREE 2.00 15.00 DAYBREAK 1.50 12.50 FLORA HILL 1.50 12.50 WM. SCOTT 1.00 7.50 TIDAL WAVE 1.00 7.50 LIZZIE McGOWAN 1.00 7.50 A. 0. PRINCE & CO., 88-90 Wabash Are., - - CHICAGO, ILL. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ EASTER !l SPECIAT; iOW PBIOES UHTIL ♦ AFRII. 1, 1899. X (j4L4X leaves, Red and Green. Per One Thousan Per Five Thousar Per Ten Thousan 1.000) s .; 5,000i 3. 10,0001 5. "'^t« ^ LEICOTHOE SPRAYS, jt ^ ji Per One Hunt Per Five Hune Per One Thoi 100) (500) ... d lOOO). ORDERS FILLED IN ROTATION. for finest catalogue of Florists' Supplies, jt Ji ^ ,^ RICE & CO., IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS, 25 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. ♦ ♦ WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF ♦ Fancy Baskets, Pot Covers, Plant Stands, Chenille, Foils, X Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves. J ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Bassett & Washburn's ROOTED CUTTINGS of Roses and carnations, guaranteed as good as can be grown and free of all disease. We shall have a nice lot of plants in2y2-in.pots ready Mar- 15. Per 100 Per 1000 f-k/-v C^ f-» r^ METEOR $1.50 $13.50 iXKy^C^* BRIDESMAID 1.50 13 50 liRIDE 1.60 CARNATIONS. PINK. TRIUMPH WM. SCOTT PAINTED L.\DY 100 ... $1.50 ... 1.00 ... 4 00 lOOO $12.50 7.50 35.00 ... 1.50 12.50 35 00 MRS. FRANCES JOOST McBORNEY ... 5.00 ... 1.50 50,00 12.50 RED. DAZZLE ... $4,00 $35.00 ... 3.00 17,50 HON TON ... 4.00 35.00 MAROON. EMPRESS $4.00 $35.00 Greenhouses and Residence, HINSDALE, ILL. LoDg Distance 'Phone No. 10, WHITE. 100 1000 FLORA HILL $1,50 $13 50 MARY WOOD 5.00 40.00 The largest and best white Carnation that Is grown. Has a strong, stiff stem, and a constant bloomer. ShII In the market to-day for nearly double any other white Carnation we handle. EVELINA $4.00 $35,00 VARIEGATED-White and Red. PSYCHE. ..._._ $4,00 $35,00 ARMAZINDY. YELLOW. 3,00 17.50 BASSETT &. WASHBURN, : STORE. 88 WABASH AVE.. CHICAGO, ILL. jOng Distance Phone Main 233. SQQQSSQQQSQS! i«^nnR«l! iSSSSSQQSQQQQQSSQQQQQSQQSQSSSQQQQQQQ Herr's Carnations! EVERY CUTTING GUARANTEED SATISFACTORY. THREE HOUSES of Novelties from John H. Sievers & Co. Iris Miller and Elsie Furgeson are entirely novel colors and should be in every grower's collection. Leslie Paul is a rival of and in my estimation better than Maud Adams. Harriet Bradford is a heavily marked fancy and the four are very free bloomers from Oct. 1st to end of season. There are four others and all have extra large flowers on long, stiff stems with perfect calyxes. Twelve each of the eight sorts for $10.00, or 250 for ,$18.75. Regular price per 100 or 1000. UNCLE WALTER is a scarlet sport from Tidal Wave and said by men who have seen the others to be the brightest of them all. Price, $5.00 per 100 or $4.0.00 per 1000. Twenty-five Standard Sorts at reasonable prices. Send for list. ALBERT M. HERR, g ....LANCASTER, PA. S 9QQQSSQQQS SSSQQQQSSQQ! iQQQSSSQQQSSSQQQSQQQS' iSgg. The American Florist. 955 >ggggg@?g3gSggg@@gggg8ggg^gggggggg@gSgggg@§@ggg®^ Golden Gate Rose Cuttings . . . TWENTY THOUSAND bushes now flowering on our benches. PVERY FLORIST should ^ grow this American novelty. We cut over 2000 blooms from a 200-foot house on the 24th of December, jt^jt It is the largest tea rose ever originated. Strong roots d cut- tings, $3.00 per J 00. Special rates on large orders. Sample order of twenty-five free by mail on receipt of One Dollar. Delivery commences March 25, J899. ^Jtjt^ AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY, - - Washington, D. C. ?ssssss CARNATIONS. Free from diseases and well rootea. Psr 100 Per lOWl Pink - WM SfOTT $125 SIO.OU DAYBRKAK 1 5U 12.(0 VICTOR 2(10 15 00 ALBERTINI 2.00 15 00 TIDAL WAVE 1.25 10 Ofl ■White- ALASKA 1.25 10.00 GBNB81':K 2.00 15.00 FLORA HILL 2.00 15.00 EVKLINA 300 25.00 METEOR 2 00 15.00 Mavor Plncree (yellow) 2.00 15 00 Julillee (red) 2 00 15.00 Al»o good Block of CERISE QUE KN (new) which Is a floe one. A Toledo grower on seelnK it said book motor lOOOat once PTERIS TREMULA. Only 120O left. KVOO per 100. Satisfaction Kuaranteed or money relunded. Cash please. 6. A. RACKHAM,'"*°A\2S?e^''*' Detroit, Mich. CARNATIONS ^L SCOTT METEOR BRIDESMAID GOLDFINCH STUART UNCLE JOHN $1.25 per 100. WHITE CLOUD DAZZLE $3-50 per 100. DAYBREAK FLORA HILL MME. DIAZ ALBERTINI $2.00 per 100. 3 to 4 inch pots. $4.00 p..T 100. Cash With Orueh. McDonald & Steele, CRAWFORDSVILLE, IND. GET THE I Comrnercial White Carnation. Has. with me. during Dec , Jan. and bo far in Feb., outrylelded S. Soray by nearly I3 Beems to be a con- tinuous bloomer, pure while, 2^1nch: no culls; does equally well on llghtor heavy soli. Have not lost a plant out of UHX) planted, nor seen a single case of etem rot. A strong grower. A few thousand to spare at the low price of i:i.oO per 100: $30 per lOOO Marie Louise Violets, rooted runners 50c perlOO. French (Jauiias. mxd. mostly vellow. dormant. $3 perlOO. Nowready. W. C. Stroh, Attica, N, Y. CARNATIONS ^^ ell rooted, strong, healthv cuttings. Argvle $4.00 per ICib, $35.00 per 1000 Daybreak 1..50 •■ 10.00 L. McGowan 1.00 " 7.50 Emily Piersou l.OO " -..50 Wm. Scott .... 1.00 •• 7.50 Cash with order. MARTIN A. MAGNUSON. 3309 N. W^estern Ave.. Station X. Chicago. ROOTED J» Carnations CUTTINGS. White Cloud, $4,00. -Vrgvle, $3.00. Mrs. Jas. Dean, $4.00. Empress, $3.00. Evelina. $3.00. Painted Ladv, $3.00. Flora Hill, $1.50. Triumph. $1.50. Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash with order. 1. P SMITH, - - PIQUA, C Please mention American Florist. "Lady Dorothea" WINNER OF SILVER CUP as best New Rose, Chicago Chrysan- themum Show, November, 1898. CERTIFIC.VTES OF MERIT, New York and Toronto. (W THE FLORISTS' ROSE, a free bloomer; always an attractive and selling •■..■■..••.. '..color. No bull heads.. •■..•■. .■..•• JOHN H. DUNLOP, Toronto, Canada. BRIDESMAID EXCELLED BY THIS NEW ROSE MAID OF HONOR «-£SHS™~ ^- now ready PRICE: Per lOO, SIS. 00-50 at iCUrate; per rOOO. $l25.00-2oU at lOCU rate HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., 813 Elm St., Cincinnati, 0. E. G. HULL & CO., Richmond, Ind. ^g'^.'.^™" F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown, N. Y. CiirhrHr- I FINEPERLES # WOOTTONS Six fine varieties, from 2-inch pots; all large, well-grown plants, ready for immediate shift. Splendid stock. Price, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Extras added to pay expressage. and guar- anteed to reach you safely. Cash please. EDWARD B. JACKSON. "'t^lg'°- The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Read what some of our best growers say con- cerning It: Buffalo, N. y., Jan. 13. isyo. Theron Parker, Esq : — DearSlr:— Your "Moael" Carnation Support lathe best thing I have yet tried. In fact. It 1b about Ideal I used It this winter on Scott. Flora Hill. Mrs. BKADT and Genesee. The principle Is perfect, but experience may teach us thai In some varieties, for Instance Daybreak, the lower ring might with advan- tage be 2 In. lower. If I could afford the first cost at once I would not ihlnk of using anything but the -Model." very Resp'y, WM. Scott. Other testlmon lals will appear weekly. Write for prices THE nODEL PLANT STAKE CO.. 22 Horton Street, - - Brooklyn. N. Y, Mention American Florist. EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS. \ List free on appliiation. , FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower. i ijuedliiibiirg, Germany. ( ell as lii-;iuti, , ISii.i.'s, M..te<.rs, La France and KaisLTiu' now ready. Send 50 ets or $1.00 for sam- ples of what you want and prices. CARNATIONS, out of flats, ready now. Rooted Cuttintrs of all roses except La France and Kaiserin. Write GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, ill. LONG DISTANCE I'HONE 14. Grafted Maids ...and Brides. Orders booked now; guaranteed strictly first class; $1U.00 per 100. S. J. REUTER, - W.slerly, R. I. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF 5ridGs%tf Bridesmaids $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000. All cuttings are well rooted. Place orders early. M. A. HUNT FLORAL CO., Box 235. Terre Haute, Ind, Inch, stroo^, 2 and 3 eye cuttini^s, $2.50 per 100: $25 00 per 1000. BRIDES, MAIDS, PERLES METEORS, WHITE COCHET. Also a choice collection of DRY CANNA ROOTS, $2,00 per 100. TheE. HIPPARD CO,, - Youngstown, 0. A good adv. in a good paper will bring good returns. Roses I 956 The American Florist. Mar. rr. Los Angeles. SERIOUS DROUGHT IN CALIFORNIA. — ONE FOURTH THE AVERAGE RAINFALL.— SEV- ERAL CHANGES IN BUSINESS. — HORTICUL- TURE IN THE KLONDIKE. — A CACTUS VIS- ITOR AND OTHERS. — NOTES OF INTEREST. The average rainfall for twenty years has slightly exceeded sixteen inches, two- thirds of which has fallen prior to Feb- ruary 15. Last season's total only amounted to 7.13 inches and this season, to February 20, amounts to 2.87 inches. These figures show how badly we need a thorough soaking. Even now plenty of rain would not produce good crops but would materially aid in averting com- plete failures. The country has been suf- fering also from very high north winds which have damaged many oranges and lemons by rubbing and bruising, render- ing them unfitforshipment. Theorchard- ists are pruning deciduous fruit trees quite severely, hoping by this means to secure a fair crop of marketable fruit, knowing that while 20,000 inches of water was developed last year the short- age this year will cause enormous loss. There is already talk of endeavoring to produce rain by the use of explosives. James A. Summers who has been in business under the name of The Central Park Floral Co., has sold out to Oliver C. Saakes, one of his employes, a skillful workman very well and favorably known. C. G. Packard has sold most of his stock to Miss Ethel Lord, of the Elysian Gardens, and offers his greenhouses at Highland Park for rent, as he is about to engage in the hardware business. Herbert George, iormerly with the Redondo Floral Co., will manage the carnation fields of Henrj- Feder while the latter is in the Klondike. Mr. Feder expects to be absent for one or possibly two years. J. A. Acklin.who recently returned from Ottawa, where he secured a patent for 160 acres of land at Dawson City, left for Alaska February 23. He and John Mor- ley will grow vegetables at Dawson dur- ing the summer. \Vm. F. Dreer, of Philadelphia, is visit- ing relatives in Pasadena and renewing old friendships among those in the trade. He is also lookingafter some of his firm's interests in this vicinity. Prof. Spaulding, of Ann Arbor, Mich., has been botanizing on Catalina Island. A. Donaghue, of Omaha, is enjoying a rest from his labors and finds many inter- esting things in his visits among the florists here F. A. Walton, of Handsworth, Eng- land, who is said to have the finest col- lection of cacti in England, is traveling through Arizona, California and Mexico, making the trip especially to see cacti growing. He will make some journeys over the desert in company with A. H. Aherson, the veteran collector, who alone knows the habitat of the Grizzly Bear opuntia and many other rare varie- ties. Thos. Comstock, who came to Califor- nia to grow American Beauties for the Ingleside Floral Co., is now in charge of the grounds at St. Vincent's College. Jacob Dietrich has finished his new house 20x56 for palms and other decora- tive stock. It is interesting and encouraging to know that, while some predicted that the opening of new stores would injure those already in business, all the older stores report materially increased busi- ness, while the new ones have done remarkably well. After vetoing one bill on the subject Governor Gage has signed a measure appropriating $7,500 to be expended in introducing parasites to prey upon the various kinds of scale, aphis and other insects that are injuring the fruit orchards. The state is following the lead of Los Angeles county in this matter. D. R. W. Bluffton, Ind.— Mrs. A. L. Myers lost nearlj- a thousand chrysanthemums and roses during the cold weather of February. New Brunswick, N. J. — Gas from a broken main entered the conservatory of R. W. Johnson and did wholesale injury to a very fine collection of plants. Waynesboro, Pa.— Henry Eichholz re- ports an excellent business in geraniums. Next season he will introduce the first seedling of the famous Mars, and the novelty gives every indication of being a greater favorite than its popular parent. Toledo, O. — The new city greenhouse will be erected as soon as the weather will permit. A portion of the material is already on the ground. The Suder greenhouses have received the contract for furnishing the flower beds for the court house grounds. Pseonia Tenuifolia ilpl- Per doz., $2.50; $15.00 per 100. Per 100 TUBEROUS BEGONIAS, single $2.50 '■ •' double 5 00 GLOXINIAS, choice varieties 4 00 LEMOINE'S GLADIOLUS 1.2S GLADIOLUS MAY, light 2.00 This is the best varii^tv for forcing purposes. CALADIUM ESCULENTUM 6.U0 I'.xtra sele'-tL'd. Dortheru o;ruwii. LILIUM MELPOMENE, dark red S.OO BOBBINK & ATKINS, Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarias, ttock enonnoQS. quality the tlnest. SANDER, Bruges. Belgium. agent: a. DIMMOCK, 60 Vesey Street. NEW YORK. Rose Hill Nurseries PALM FARM OF AMERICA The largest and finest stock of Palms in America... SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, N. Y. /~v 1 • 'fl I Orders booked Orchids! -0^^^.'^^'; ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ L A B I A T A , C. ^^^^^^^^■^^^^^^^^^^ Mossi,E and C. SrEciosissiMA. for spriuf^ delivery. Choice ORCHID FLOWERS always on hand. LAGER & HURRELL, s'^""'^' ^- ^- Orchid Growers and Importers. ORCHIDS. We are now collecting best varieties of Liella Anceps Alba* and bnok orders for March and April delivery, at #90 per 100. This price Is f . o b . but will Include freight on all orders reaching us before March l.'ith. Florist's samnle collection of *-iO varieties orchids, parcel postpaid, ))|t5.<>0. J. A., JVIor>OXVE5l-rI-., Apartado 167, CITY OF MEXICO. LATANIA BORBONICA. 2-lnch poM lO.iaiper Uoz ; w 00 per lOO i ■■ 2 511 ■ 20 110 ■• 5 " extra fine 4.75 " 3.") 00 6 •• 9.00 " 70.00 8 " from 11.50 to $2.25 per plant; tio 00 to {a (» per doz Fine specimen plants from i:\ no to %:, 00 apiece. AREGA LUTESGENS. 1 0 per lOO 4-lDch pota 5 *■ 4 plants In pot... 1)0 ctB. apiece, 50. CO " B •■ 3 '■ ■• ..$1.00 Fine large plants from 15 00 up Kentia Belnioreana and Forsterinna — 4-lnch pots j:i5 OOperlOO Lareeplants from 3.00to lO.OO Pli«-nlx Kecllnata.— 4-ln. pots, good plants 20c each ; $18 00 per lOO 5.1n. pots. Rood plants ;i5ceach: $.'W 00 per 100 (j-ln. pots. Bood plants ijoceach; $;a 00 per luQ Cocoa Wedcleliana, 2-ln pots, fine, $1)00 \>iT 100, and larger plants from 20 cts up. Ficu8 KlHStlca, fine, well grown plants, 5-ln. pjts and larger, from 35 cts. up Fanclanua Utllia, 4-In pots, $26 00, and 6ln. pots, MOO per 100: fine plants. Azalea Indlca, 10-12 heads. ..MJc each. $10.00 per 100 •' " 12-14 " 7oc ■• M 00 ** '* larger p'ants from I oil up. Dbl white Primula, strong. 2^-ln. plants 7 00 per 100 FERNS, haveabout20 000of tine assortment, from 2-ln. pots. In fine condition. $.i 110 a 100. $27 50 a 1000. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill. Allegheny, Pa. L. D. TELEPHONE 872. PALMS. HOME-GROWN, FINE, STURDY STOCK, GROWN COOL. || ll Areca lutescens 8 B « 5 3 6 U 7 6 7 8 48 36 48 30 30 20 •4 •3 B-9 6-7 4-6 40 1200.00 100.00 75110 50.10 Latania Borbonlca 30 24 20 20 IB 10 21-.10 30-36 t4-5 t4-5 t3^ tl-2 5-6 "m 6-8 75.00 Phoenix Canarlensls !.!.*!! 100 CO 35.O1I 80 00 4W8 36-10 6-6 76 00 10(1 00 48 6^8 a* Plants In a pot. t Characteristic leaves. SBLAGINELLA KMBLIANA, 3-ln. pots. $5 OOperlW. J. ]B. H^S^IiSS, The Exotic Nurseries, DAYTON, OHIO. Palm Seeds! PHOENIX RUPICOLA. \Ve have just received ,^ fine purct-I of new crop- seeds of this exceedingly beautiful palm. They are the purest type, gathered by our collector at the purest source in A si.a. Per looo seeds. 15s. LATANIA BORBONICA. Best Type per 1 000 seeds, ss. ASPARAGUS SPRENQERll. Per 1000 seeds, 15s. DUK IN M.\K<^H: Areca Boverl. Ca'amus Australlsand r. Mneilerl. Corypha Au^tra]l8. Kentia BeJmorenna, K. Korsteilana antl K raonostachya, Sealorthla elegnns. Dracienas In variety. HOMER PRICE & CO., 14 Castle St , Long Acre. - - 10\D0N, W. C, ALM ^ . fRESn QZ^-e^ ON Mm 100 1000 3000 Cocos Weddeliana $1.00 fS.llO $22.50 Kentia Belmoreana 1.00 6..W IT.SO Latania Borlionica BO 2.50 6..tO Pandanus Utilis 1.50 13..50 36.00' Araucaria Excelsa 1.00 7.,50 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 1 2."^ 10.00 Dracaena Indivisa.. pi-r 0/ . nOr. J. L. SCHILLER. ...404 East 34th Street. NEW YORK CITY. i8gg. The American Florist. 957 Drccr's Special Offer of Decorative Plants KENTIA BELMOREANA, Bushy Made-up Plants. 7-inch pots, center plant about 32 inches high, with 3 smaller plants around it, $2.50 each. 8-inch pots, 4 plants in a pot, center plant about 30 inches hijjh, others about 18 inches high, $3.50 each. 9-inch pots, 4 plants in a pot, center 'plant about 36 inches high, others about 20 inches high, $5.00 each. 10-inch pots. 4 plants in a pot, center plant 3H to 4 feet high, others about 36 inches, $7.50 each. 10-inch pots. 4 plants in a pot, center plant about 4 feet high, others about 2H feet, very heavy, $10.00 each. II -inch pots. 4 plants in a pot, center plant 4V^ to 5 feet high, others about 3 feet, grand specimens, $12.50 each. KENTIA FORSTERIANA. i hi'-'h $ .40 each 4-inch pots, 4 to 5 leaves, 15 to IH i 5-inch pots, 5 •■ 18 to 20 6-inch pots, 5 to 6 - 24 to 28 6-inch pots, 6 " 30 to 36 7-inch pots, 6 " 36 to 42 8-inch pots. 6 to 7 *' 42 8-inch pots, 6 to 7 " 48 8-inch pots, 6 to 7 " 48 to 54 9-inch pots, 6 lo 7 " 54 to 60 9-inch pots, 6 to 7 " 60 to 72 10-inch pots, 6 to 7 •' 72 to 84 12-inch pots, 7 to 8 " 84 14-inch tubs, 7 to 8 " 7 to 8 fee 16-inch tubs, 8 to 10 •■ 10 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 6.00 7.50 10.00 . . .2.5.00 . $35.00 to 50.00 . 75.00 to 100.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA, Bushy Made-up Plants. 9-inch pots, 3 plants 54 inches higli, $5.00 each. 10-inch pots, 3 and 4 plants in pot, centerplanlSOincheshigh, $7.50e 10-inch pots, 4 plants i high, $10.00 each. 12-inch pots. 5 plants it high, $25.00 each. a pot, center plant 5 feet high, others 2 feet I'Ot. center plnnt 6 fet-t hiu'li. others 2J4 feet LATANIA BORBONICA. 5-inch pots, 4 to 5 leaves, 18 inche 6-lnch pots, 5 to 6 " 18 to 20 7-inoh pots, 6 " 24 7-inch pots, 6 to 7 " 26 to 30 8-inch pots, 6 to 7 " 28 to 30 8-iuch pots, 7 " 36 10-in. pots, 7 to 8 '• 36 i high. $5.00 per do 9.00 12.00 1.25 eacl 1.50 2.50 4.00 $40.00 per 100 75.00 lOO.OO 15.00 perdoz. FOR You will require some DECORATIVE PLANTS in connection with flowering stock for Easter sales and decorations. A\e therefore call your special attention to our larire supply of this class of plants. We are very strong in Kentias, our stock of these being second to none, either in this country or Europe, especially so in the larger decorative sizes, in which we are in a position to "live better value than ever. We describe herewith, only the most popular varieties and sizes— for full list of varieties and sizes for growing on. as well as for all reasonable Florists* 5tock. see our New Quarterly Wholesale List, which has just been mailed. If not already received, st-nd for a '.-onv. ARECA LUTESCENS. , bushy plants, 15 t>^ .... J.N.MAY, J.H.TAYLOR, E. G. HILL & CO. SUMMIT. N. J. BAYSIDE, L. I., N. Y. RICHMOND, IND. 960 The American Florist. Mar. II, Tiffin, o. One seldom hears nowadays of tbe Golden Gate, the good old rose which, if grown right, is well worthy to rank among the best. It was my pleasure to see a house of this at Lewis Ulrich's and it will be no exaggeration to assert that nowhere have I seen anything to equal it. The rose, as grown here, is perfect: the stem all that one could wish, the color pleasing. Mr. Ulrich assured me that Golden Gate has paid him as well as any rose he has on his place, and he grows everything worth growing. He says the demand for this rose has by far exceeded the supply. Business here has never been better. Aside from the general improvement noticeable everywhere, Mr. Ulrich had an unusual amount of funeral work of late, having turned out in one day recently nearly $200 worth of design work. A stroll through his houses showed that his stock, both roses and carnations, is in the best of condition. Homo. Fort Wayne, Ind. — Supt. Goers has arranged hotbeds at the city parks soon to receive 11,000 plants propagated for bedding purposes. No. Easton, Mass.— John McFarland was seriously injured by being thrown from a car platform on Monday, Feb- ruary 27. Mr. McFarland's leg and hip were badly hurt and he is still confined to his bed. i Begonia i I Gloire de Lorraine, i S The finest winter-flowering plant tL S in cultivation. In bloom half JS the year. We olfer for delivery /■ in June next 76 Plants from 2^-in pots, 25c. each; g $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100. g By mail, lOc each extra. ^i Our Florists' Wholesale List of new fi and choice FLOWER SEEDS g •.■.■.•.•-•.mailed free.^. •.■.•.■.'. t? "^■''^ Farquhar's Columbian Prize g Cyclamen, f""'^""""'^"^'''"'- g & J. TARQUHAR & CO., g J6 & J9 South Market St., § J* .^t .^ BOSTON. I FOR EASTER... I have ay:ain 1500 Paeonies. red and pink, 3 to H buds to plant; pink, cut, $2.00 per doz.; plants 'Z^r flower or bud; red, cut lOc, plants 12c llower or bud. Longiflorum Lilies, fine plants. 4 to 7 Ijuds, sliipp.'.i with ball, without, pots $12.00 per JOO. !l..\v.rs ;iiid l.ud, cut $10.00 per 100. Harrisii Lilies r<-;id\ t.) ship now, prices siirae as Longirtorum. Spiraea Dyletrea, tine plants $3.00 per dozen. READY NOW— Dutch Hyacinths, first size, or .■hoi'-.- varii'ly. on their own roots, suitable for lardinieres, pots and baskets: White. I-^a Grandesse, Mme. Vander Hoop, Theba and Mt. Blanc; Blue. Grand Lilas, C/.ar Pct^r, Klondin and Kins oT the Blues: Pink and Red, Cbas. Dickens, Giganthea, Schiller and Rio Des Beiges. 1st size in above vars. $10 per 100. 2nd size in above vars. $6 per 100. TULIPS— Single, Pottebakker, white, Rose Grisde- lin, Couleur de Cardinal, Murillo, Imperator, Rubrorum. Double Daffodils, all on own roots, $4 per 100. Fine La Reine Tulips. Campanelli Rugulis, Lily of Valley. Crocus in white and blue, 3 to 4 flowers to a bulb, $3 per 100. Cash with order from unknown parties. Correapond- ence and orders to my main office. H. SCHILLER, - 897 West Madison St., Chicago. R ADJUSTABLE PUNT STANDS ^^vStFOR Floral Decorations and Conservatory Use. T^HE first cut shows how four medium-sized Palms were grouped in three minutes. ■*■ The ten-year-old boy shows the relative height. The second cut shows the stands as they stood when Palms were removed; the empty pot shows contrivance for holding plant tipped to one side for temporary eftect. These stands are in three pieces which telescope and are set with thumb screws. They can be set to vary in size from IVi to 3V2 feet high. These stands are by far the safest on account of the three legs, which prevent stand from rocking where the floor is not perfectly flat. One stand, SI. 50: three stands, $4.00; four stands, S7.S0; 12 stands, SI4.00. C. B. 1184 Humboldt Ave., WHITNALL, ^^J^ MILWAUKEE, WIS. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ i ELECTROS I ♦ ♦ For Catalogue Purposes. \ , \ E have a large assortment of strictl-jr J%m/m high-class halftones of which we < ■ ■ ffi can suppl'y electros suitable for cata- logue illustration. If you need an'ything in this wa'y, state -your requirements and we will submit proofs of the illustrations in stock. Our collection includes the leading ANNUALS POT PLANTS BIENNIALS FLORISTS' FLOWERS HARDY PERENNIALS TREES AND SHRUBS Also PARK AND GARDEN SCENERY. PRICE FOR CASH ONLY 15 CENTS PER SQUARE INCH.. \ The American Florist Co. t ♦ 324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL. T ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦t i8gg. The American Florist. 9G1 Verbena King SAYS: "Jones pays the freight," so do we ou all rooted cuttings and until further notice we will sell our fine Mammoth Verbenas (OS 60c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000, all well root- ed, true to name, strictly free from rust or mildew. Our Ver- benas go everywhere; it luakea uo Uiiierence where you live, we guar- antee to reach you in safety and guarantee satis- faction. \Vhat"more can you ask? Just try us and we will do the rest. We can fill all orders for Verbenas at the following prices: 60c. per 100. J5.00 per iOOO, 5000 for $32.00, 10,000 for $40.00, 35,000 for $95.00. 50.000 for $175.00. Yes, and we have them, too. THE GREAT VENTILATOR MAN SAYS: C. nuMPBLn— Dear Sir: The cuttings came all right and are aa fresh as If taken out of sand on our own place You will hear from us when we need Ver- benas. Yours trulv. THE E. EIlPPARD Co.. YoungstOwn.O. 25.000 CARNATIONS. Fior=i inn. Moi-eiio, Mayor Pingree, $2.50 per 1110; J'-'O prr lliOO. Daybreak, $2 per 100; $I.H IJ.T lUOO. McGowan. Wm. Scott and Portia. !fl j.iT UK); $1) per 1000. All well rooted and s;itisf;ii-i iiiti ijuaranteed. AGERATUM Cope's Pet, blue, and Ladv Isabel. whil.-. SO.- p.T 100, $4 per 1000. FUCHSIAS, named vars..$1.25 per 100. Remember, we prepay mail and express charjies on all rooted cuttings. (^"That cash please. C. HUMFELD, ED Cutting Specialist, CLAY CENTER, KAN. 500,000 Oxalis bulbs, 4 distinct colors, named $0.50 per 1000 Madeira Vine tubers, strong 1.50 per 100 " " 2d size 75 " 15,000 Double Tiger Lily, small sizes $5.00 and 10.00 perl 000 3,000 Lily Elegaus, blooming bulbs .30.00 Kichardia Alba Maculata No. 1 3.00 per 100 Amaryllis Johnsoui, strong, 10c. each Per 100 Rosea and Candida $1.00 " Pormosissima, strong 3.00 Tritoma Uvaria, 1 year 3.00 Rudbeckia Golden Glow, strong clumps . 5.00 Px'onia Officinalis, early crimson, strong . . 7.00 Fragrans, rose color, free, fragrant . 7.0O German Iris, 15 fine named vars 3.00 Hemerocallis, double, strong. 1.00 Flava (Yellow Day Lily) . . . 3.00 Thunbergii. late, fine 3.00 Blackberry Lily, Pardanthus, 2 years 1.00 Yucca Filamentosa, 2 years 3.00 Hibiscus Crimson Eye, 3 years 1.00 KulaMa Gracilima, strong clumps 3.00 Japonica Variegata, clumps . ... 3.00 Coreopsis Lanceolata, 1 year . . 2.00 Wistaria Magnifica, 3 and 3- years, transp . 3.00 Althea. 2 years, from graft, 8 var.. 2 to 3 ft . . 3.00 3 " mixed varieties, 2 to 3 ft. . . 1.50 Spirib Van Houttei, 2 to 3 ft., fine 6.00 1 to2ft. . . 4.00 Rhubarb Egyptian Queen, crowns 1.00 Linueus, " ..... 1.00 CASH \VITH ORDER. E. V. TEAS, J. Irvington, Ind. DA.MrvIA.® the Tens of Thou- sands. My prize winners carded off the hlgbeat national honors yet awarded the dahlia— a diploma and Kold medal at the Omaha E-vposltlon. Get my catalogae before ordering elsewhere. Box 382. W. W. WILMORE. Denver, Col. SFEGIflL OFFER-GHEflP! Anybody who intends to grow UFATU bere is' your chancel Speak quick if nUnin you want any. I have a surplus of fine I III shy plants from 3!4-in. pots of the Xmas variety, ERICA FRAGRANS. $15.00 per 100. C^ash must accumpany all orders, A. SnHIII THFIS, BOX 78. Coliege Point, L. I. N. Y. B ABY PRIMROSE. ^m^^—THE NeWEST THING FOR EASTER and CHRISTMAS BLOOMING, j* .^ J^ Blooms in thumb pots, grows rapidly, soon Alls a 5-in. pot ai carries 50 to 100 sprays of rosy flowers 12 to 18 inches long, whii last four weeks when cut and wholesale at $3 per 100. In bloom t whole year. Grows finely in cold house. 12 plants for Sl-90, 100 for £10; express prepaid. New, Sweet-Scented $1000 Calla, V.T\ dwarf .iml free bioonnT. The fr:ignin.>e of Violets aud Lilii Asparagus Sprengerl Will Soon Go Up. A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia. 100,000 VERBENAS. THE CHOICEST VABIETIES XS CXTI.TIVATION. Fine pot plants, $2.60 per 100; $20 per IOOO. Rooted Cuttings, 76c per 100; $6.00 per IOOO; $50 per 10000. NO RUST OR MILDEW. PACKED LIGHT, AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SEND FOR CIRCULAR. We are the Largrest Growers of Verbenas In tlie country. Our plants cannot be surpassed. NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM m£^Elm^ Early pure white, a grand large flower and strong, robust grower. Originated here on my place. Everybody knows the Pink Glory of the Pacific, which is the parent plant of this variety. Ready March Is*; 35c each, $3 per doz., $20 per 100. CHAS. J. MARC, Gabriel Marc & Co. Woodside, Queens, Co., NEW YORK. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Good, strong, bealtby stock of the following well-known varieties: Mme. G. Berginann BuKene Dallledouze Ivory Wm H. Lincoln The Oueen Col. W. B. Smith Mrs. .lerorae. Jones Mrs J. Q. Whllldln Btolle de Lyon V, H. Hallock Miss Minnie Wanamaker Maud Dean Golden Wedding Culllngfordll Nlveus Geo. W. Chllds Minerva Bessie Burton BonnalTon Modesto Mrs. J.J. Gtessner Mrs. Murdock Belle of Castlewood J. G. Woodford Rose Owen 30c. per doz. ; from 2!^-ln. pots. $2 00 per lOO. Carinas, good var. named t2. 00 per 100 '* " mixed l.OOperlOO Nymphaea Odorata Cigantea. strong roots 3.£0 per 100 R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Chrysanthemums. $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. Rooted Cut- tings, $1.!)0 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Rubra. Erfordi, .S2.60 per 100; Vernon. $i per 100; Bertha Chateaurocher, $2 per 100. HELIOTROPES. FUCHSIAS, GERANIUMS, assorted, $3.60 per 100. COLEUS, $2.00 per 100. MOONVINES, $2.50 per 100. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton. 0, Chrysanthemums. We are Headquarters for all '99 Nov- elties. Also complete list of best commercial varieties. f^orre-spondence Solicited. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich, REGAL. Pelargoniums show. Nothing better for Easter sales, also fiue for cut Mowers. Mrs. R. Sandiford, Mme. Thibaut, Pnuoe Georf^e, Nemesis, Duchess of Teck, finest white: D, of Fife, finest pink, Bride, Mme. Vibert and .some other fine ones. Large, fine plants. 3*4 and 4-inch pots," ready for 5 and 6-ineh, $2.00 per doz. ; ^'-inch plants, 6c. Secure thera to-day. A. C. LAMPRECHT, Ashland, O. NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM...^ Polly Rose! The earliest pure white Chrysanthemum ou the market. Has the strong, sturdy habit of its par- ent. Glory of the Paoiflc, but is "pure white instead of pink. Awarded Plrst-class certifloate by Chrv- santhenuim Society, October 22d. 1898. Rea^v March 1st. 1899. 35c each ; $3 per doz : $20 per 100. Orders tilled in rotation. 200 West Side Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. .1. Adiantum Farleyense. FINE PLANTS In Mnch pots, at $y.00 per dozen. EDWIN LONSDALE, wyndmoor, IMoney order ollice, I Chestnut Hill, Sta. H. Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA. DAHLIAS strong, tield-KrnwTi roots. $8.00 per 100. Assorted in ten or more varieties, each plant labelled with name and color printed on wooden labels and wired fast. The most convenient way to have them for retail- ing. Descriptive catalogue and wholesale trade list of ornamental nursery stock sent to those in the trade. SAMIEL C. MOON, MORRISVILLE, Bucks Co., PA. Fine bushy planta, transplanted In cold frames. (JO ctn. per 100; $4 00 per 1000. AZALKAS, 10 to 12 Inch tS.M per dozen U to 1(3 Inch 7 UO GBRANIDMS— S. A Nutt. Gen. Grant, B. G Ulll. La Favorite, 2!.4-lnch, $1.75 per 100; 115.00 per 1000. 3-lnch, S2.50 per 100. Farquhar VIOLET Kutmers to. 00 per KKIO WHITTON & SONS. Wholesale Florists. City and Creen Sts.. UTICA, N. V. Successful Growers Know that they can dispose of all their Surplus Stock by advertising in the American Florist. TRY IT fiOV/.r^jt 962 The American Florist. Mar. It, . . . ROSES . . . Leading torciue sorts P.OO per 100; $25.00 per 1000 3-iuch $5.00 per 100 50 varieties ever bloomers 3.00 " " 20 '■ H. Ps 5.00 •• •■ CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 2M-ia. pots. Frank Hardy, Mrs. M. Ryerson, Mrs. C. H. Weeks, Wm. H". Chadwick, Snow Queen, Mrs. C. H. Pierce and Pennsylvania, JS.flO per lOO. Western King, Mayflower, Evangeline, Defender, Lorelei, Golden Trophy, Madeline Pratt, Yellow Fellow, $5.00 per 100. Fifty Standard Sorts — Ivory, Mrs. Robinson, Golden Widiliiij:. Mrs. Perrin, etc., $3.00 per 100. CYCLAMEN P. GIGANTEUM,4-in. in bloom, $15 a 100. CINERARIA, li 11- sio.-k,4-in. $10.00 per 100, 5-in, $1.5. DRACAENA INDIVISA, 2«-iu. $4.00 per 100; 4-i nob $111. iKi ]i.T liiO- .'i-iuch, $3,110 perdoz. FUCHSIAS, sliMi,^' Slimmer grown, $3.00 per 100. FARFUGIUM GRANDE, 2H-in., $8.00 per 100; 3-in. $12.00 per 100. GERANIUMS. Splendid assortment, $25 per 1000; $3.00 per 100 Mt. Snow and Happy Thought 4.00 " Ivy Leaf Souv. de Chas. Turner 4.00 " " Mme. Salleroi and Rose 3.00 " " Mrs. Pollock 5.00 " " Mrs. Parker 6.00 " " NEW VARIETIES— Dbl. New Life, J. Ricard, Pres. Leon Picas, Bruant, Beauty Pointevine and Athlete, Mme. Hoste, $5.00 per 100. READ THIS! and let ub know what you think about It. Our Geraniums are prown In flats and In sol!— our selection, J1.50 per 100, *12 00 per 1000. Mme. Salleroi iH flats, the same, and same price. Hose Geraniums, S2.00 per 100. A few thousand of S. A. Nutt, E. G. Hill, Beaute Poltevlne, La Favorite. In 2-ln. pots, at J20.00 per 1000. Happy Thought and Rose Geraniums, 2^-In. pots, J3.0D per HID. Giant Alyssum. 1%-Va. pots, tSOO per 100; rooted cuttings, tl 00 per 100. Ageratum, blue and white, Mc per ICO; J6 per 1000. Fuchsias, standard sorts, Jl 50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000; 2^-ln. pots, $3.00 per 100. Feverfew, Little Gem, from flats, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Double Petunias, $160 per 100 Salvia, Splendens and Bedman, $1.00 per 100 Heliotrope, i-lnch, mixed 2ft per 1000 " " 8. A. Nutt, La Favorite, etc.... 25 per 1000 Mme. Salleroi, 2M-lnch 20 per 1000 COLEUS, fine, from soil 1 per 100 Cash please. CARL HAOENBUROER, W.Mcntor.O. SPECIALTIES — ROSES, from ;>lDch pots. CARNATIONS, for fall delivery. CHRYSANTHEMUIMS. SMILAX. Prices low. Send for list. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS, FISHKILL, N. Y. There are buyers for all kinds of stock advertised in the American Florist LATANIA BORBONICA. 2«-inch. ..$4.00 per 100 I 4-iu.;h $2.50 perdoz. 3-inch 8.00 " " 5-inch 4.50 ■■ •■ 6-ineh $9.00 per dozen. HYDRANGEAS. This stock will bloom this spring. Hortensis 2>4-in. $4.00 per 100 LIBONIA PENRHOSIENSIS. 4-in. in bud $10.00 per 100; 2-iu. $3.00 per 100. PELARGONIUMS. Mme. Thibaut, splendid new double, 4-inch.... $1.5.00 per 100 | 2M-inch ... $10.00 per 100 Miied without label.... $3.0(1 per 1110. PETUNIAS. DOUBLE WHITE. Strong grower, free bloomer.Snow White, $4 per 100 CARNATIONS cuttings. Lizzie McGowan, Tidal Wave, Ivory, Alaska, William Scott, Helen Keller and Garfield $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Daybreak, Emily Pierson and Flora Hill $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Jubilee .in'd Morello $3.00 per 100. Mayor Pingree, Mrs. Ch. Duhme, $4.00 per 100. W. L. SMITH, AURORA, J* ,5t ^ j» ILLINOIS. AMPELOPSIS VEITGHII strong 1 vfiir JM.OO per 100 Alternanthcni 2 var, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000 IJegonius in variety $4.00 per 100 Cannas, good sorts 5.00 •' '■ Cyperus (Umbrella plant) 3.00 " " " 4-inch 10.00 " " Feverfew, Little Gem 3.00 " " Achillea, 2 varieties 3.00 " " Ageratum, Cope's Pet 3.00 " " Asparagus Tenuissimus 6.00 " " Cuphea, 2 varieties 3.00 " " Grevillea, 3-inoh 6.00 " " Nierembergia, Othenna each 3.00 " " Otaheite oranges, 4-in. ..$2.00 per doz. Oleanders, double white 6.00 " ' " 6-inch 40.00 " Salvias 3.00 " " Smilax 2.00 " " Swainsonia 4.00 " '• Velvet plants, 3-inoh • 8.00 •' " 2% " 5.00 " •' Abutilon Souv. de Bonn 4.00 " •■ Heliotrope, four extra fine sorts 3.00 •' " Czar $1.00 per doz. Violets, pot plants $25.00 per M. 3.00 " ■' Vlncas, 2M-in. $3 per 100; 4-in 15.00 " - VERBENAS. COLEUS. Pot plants 2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000 Send for Price List. MAMMOTH VERBENAS ROOTED CUTTINGS, 60 cents per 100; $4.00 per 1000. POT PLANTS, $2.00 per 100. Send for list ol other plants. Cash with Oiideh. S. D. BRANT, Clay Center, Kan. SMILAX -'■• Per 100 50 cents. Per 1000 $4.00. {^"Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash with order. orniantl. Mme. <^rozy. Alplionse Buuvler, Florence VauKhan. vueen Charlotte, »2 per iUU. SATISFACTION GlTAIlANTKEl). MADER & STEMPLE CO. Ltd., E. Stroudsburg, Pa. THE ROYAL TOTTENHAM NURSERIES Ltd. DEDEMSVAART, nr. Zwolle, Netherlands. Mnnu^Mut: Director A. M. C. Van der Elst. RARE and NEW HARDY PERENNIALS. PerlOO Anemone sylvestrls fl. pi., young plants in pots . .99 00 Arnebla echloldes 10 OO Chry^nthemum m&x flUforme 7 50 Convallarla maj var. Kortln 125 Crocosmla aurea Imperlalls 11 00 llelenlum autumnale superbum 6 00 HemerocalUs auranllaca major (cultivated) 27 50 Incarvlllea Delavayl 40 00 OlKae 5 00 Nymphtea Laydekerll purpurata 290 00 rosea 18U 00 " aurora each. $7 50 " Roblnsonlana each, $5.00 Oreocome Candolll 20 UU Papaver Orient, Silver Queen 10 HO PetasltBB Jap. glKanteus 20 00 Physalls Franchettl 2 3a SaKlttarla .Jap. tl. pi 20 00 Splnea Aruncus var. Koelffl Sr 50 Viola odor. Princess of Wales 4 00 Gunnera Scabra, leaves G to 7 feet across, sironft plants .$15 00 to 20 00 Alpine Rhododendrons, strong plants y 00 Wholesale catalogue of Hardy Perennials, Conifers, Rare Aquatics, etc., may be had free on application. List of Narcissus In April. And Still They Come! South Side Floral Co., Springfield, 111. Gents: — I saw your 5000 Verbenas, just received by Brittenbaugh'Bros. I want 2000 just like them. Please send at once C. O. D. Yours respt., SAMUEL GASS, Allegheny, Pa. VERBENAS— Strong rooted cuttings, 30 grand va- rieties, 60c per 100. $5.00 per 1000; 5000 feS.OO. PETUNIAS— Dreer's latest set ot double fringed, true to name, $1.00 per 100. SMILAX—Strong, buahv seedlings, ready for pots, filte iJ.T IIKJ, S^.OO per 1000. Express prepaid on the preceding stoA. ROSE and CARNATION Cuttings now ready. Clean healtliy stocl<, well-rooted, at lowest prices quoted. Send for our lists and save money. Terms cash with order. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., ...SPRINGriEl,D, ILI,. CANNAS TTT/^T ■cnpC strong. 2i'i-in. plants, very VIVJLCIO, line. Imperial, $1.50 per do/.. The Conard & Jones Co. WEST OROVE, PA. STRAIN Finest ml.xed. Good little plants for cold frames, tt.OO per lOOU, express. Seed, $l.uu per pkK, ^ UO per ounce. E. B. JENNINGS, l. b. 264. Southport, Conn. OrowFir ot the FtiieHt FatiHtea. When corresponding with advertisers, mention the Aubrican Ploeist. i8gg. The American Florist. 963 Detroit. STATE OF THE MARKET. — FLORISTS* CLUB INSPECTS TAPLIN's WONDERFUL BOILERS. BURN SCREENINGS AND CLAY. — THE EVEN- ING SESSION ENLIVENED AT THE EXPENSE OF THE WHOLESALERS. Buisness is good and stock plentiful and excellent. Violet growers are hunt- ing for customers. Harrisii lilies are scarce, but the growers all say they will have plenty for Easter. The Florists' Club visited S. Taplin, one of our oldest florists, March 1 to see the boilers which he invented for burning hard coal screenings and clay. Mr. Tap- lin started the fires and it was quite a surprise to see how quickly the heat %vas gotten up. He used wood and coke to start the fire and then put on a quantity of the clay and screenings mixed in about equal portions, the whole making a very hot fire requiring no attention. Mr. Taplin said that he does not have to look alter the fire during the night. The boiler has a double fire-box, one being started in the afternoon and in the evening loaded full of the mixture and given no more attention than to open or close the draft, this fire lasting through the night and next day, when the other fire is started and treated in the same way, the first fire being left to burn out. Mr. Taplin has a large and rather hard place to heat. Last fall he bought 121 tons of screenings and there is enough to last the season through. We thought this the cheapest firing we had seen. Mr. Taplin and his two sons and Miss Taplin enter- tained the visitors very hospitably. Some of us think that a Florists' Club is a good thing and are finding out at last that there are some people in the business here who know how to make others feel that they are welcome when they call. This was our second visit as a club. The evening meeting of the club was well attended Several new members were elected. J. F. Sullivan read a paper on the retail flower trade of this city, giving the wholesalers some very hard knocks, which were received in good humor. We hope to hear the wholesalers' side some day. Geo. .\. Rackham reported a stormy time on his trip to Philadelphia but said the show of carnations was well worth the trouble. At the next meeting he will give us his judgment on the new varieties exhibited. R. F. KoKOMO, Ind. — R. L. Wilcox lost about $800 worth of plants in the cold weather of last week. A, HERRMANN ;; Florists' Supplies Manufac- turer Send for a price list. 404-406-408-4 10-4 12 f . 34th St. , NEW YORK ForStringing^TyingPurposes Send for samples. JOHN C. MEYER & CO. STSummiTSL. Boston. REED & KELLER 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. 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. Write for Circulars or Estimates. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. Boston Florist Letter Go. This wooden box nicely stained and var* nished* 18x30x13 made in two sections* one for each size letter, given away with nrst order of 50U letters. Block Letters. 1 ^ or 2-lnch size, per 100. ri.OO. Script Letters. H- Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florlBtB everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florlBts and supply dealers. N. F, McCarthy, Trcas, and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Please Mention The American Florist. NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE PUNTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT (lORISTS- SOID BY SCEPSHCN --^-CIRCULAR TREE- SKABCURA DIPCO.CniCAGO I <9UICKLY DOES iT.^r msm H. BAYERSOORFER & GO. Cycas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. H. BAYERSOORFER & CO. 60. 52. 54 and 56 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. John Conley & Son, Manufacturers of 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET, Mention Amerloan Florist. BRANCH WAREHOUSES: Kearney and Westside Avet.. Jersey City, N. J. Jackson Av. & Pearson St . Long Island City. H. Y. FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS '-T" List and SAMPLES FREE. JG CU/IUII'C CnUC p. O. Box 78, . D> OTTAnn 0 ouno, Minneapolis, minn. Made by Standard Pots Good Railroad^ Faoilitie, KELLER BROS. Special Attention Given to ' ftlail Orders, and Special NORRISTOWN. PA. Sizes Made to Order. Price Lists Furnislied on Appiication. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rep. 490 HOWARD ST. .It your.. Business Methods are right you can make a profit on an advertisement.here. 964 The American Florist. Mar. II, Index to Advertisers. Adveitlalng Kates '.tl2 Allen J K Ml American Rose r!o. 'JM 058 II AmIIng B C MS ArmstronK Luther... '.bl Bader John \y^'' Bailer V A '.162 Barteldes F & Co II Bassett & Washburn. . 915 'J&J Bayersdorfer H & Co. .aua Benthey&Co '.M5 Berger U U & Co 951 Bernlnn U G 940 Bird V W h Son 964 Blanc A & Co 961 Bobbink & Atkins 956 Boston Letter Co 96H BradBhawG B 917 Brant ri I) 962 UudlouK J A ".M.'. 958 Buckbee U W 11 Burpee W Atlee k Co. 11 Cam brtdKe Tile Mf g Co'.»4 Carmody J D IV Chadwick Chas 951 Chicago Carnation Co 9.:>I Chicago Wrecking Co.. IV Cincinnati Cut Flo Co 91t; Clucas & Boddlngton. II Conard 4 Jones Co. . . .'.«2 Conley John & Son 9ia Cottage Gardens I CO.X Seed Co 11 Craig Kobt & Son !h3 Crowl Fern Co 946 CuDnlngham Jt .948 Detroit Flo'w Pot Mlg.9«3 Dickinson Albert Co.. II nietschA&Co HI Dillon J L %; UomerFred SSons Co.9ci» Dreer H A U6T 1 Dumont & Co 946 Dunlop John H 9,to Kastern Chemical Co. 948 Klchholz Uenry 95? Blllott Wm A Sons.... II Bills & Pollworth 944 unison & Tesson 946 Ernest W H 964 Farquhar B & J & Co.9t>U Feltnousen J K 962 F & F Nurseries 95U FIsher&Son 957 Flo Mut Mrelns Co... II Ford Bros 917 Foster Lucius H 957 Fucbs Albert 951 Gardeners' Chronicle. .Ill Gibbons U «V IV Qlblln * Co 961 Goodwin Harries Co.. II Gorton & LIdgerwood.llI Gunther WmH 947 Gumey Healer Co — 9iVl Uagenburger Carl 962 Hall Ass'n 946 Uales H W 11 Hall W E 9o3 Hancock Geo & Son... 958 HartM A 917 HeacockJos I Helas J B 956 llennecke C l.^o i»''4 IJerr Albert M 954 Herrmann A 963 Hllflnger Bros ..HI Hltchlngs & Co IV lloffmelster Floral Co.9o.'j HoltOD & Uunkel Co . 914 958 UookerH M Co HI Horan Edw C 917 Hort Adv HI Hose Connection Co. .IV IJoyt A T IV llumtald C 961 . .945 Hunt M A Floral Co V Illinois Cut Flower Co 945 Jackson E B 965 Jackson & Perkins Co. nlngs Bros HI jolmsun & Stokes II Kasttng W F 941', Kastlng Wm F & Co.. 914 Keller Bros 9i;:i Keller Geo & Sons 964 Kellogg Geo M 944 Kelsey Harlan P 946 Kennlcott Bros Co 945 Kraft's Plant Tonic. . . H Kroeschell Bros Co — HI Kuehn C A '.146 Kuhl Geo A 9,55 Lager & Hurrell 956 ' Qprecht A C 961 Lockland Lam Co. . Long D B H Lonsdale Bdwln... ...9i.l Lord & Burnbam Co. IV Lucas J & Co '.ttll Lmch W H 945 Mader A Stemple Co..9<'.2 MagnuBon Martha A. '.I55 Manning Jacob W — '.'51 Manz.i & Co 1 I Marc Chas J '.».l May John N 959 1 McCarthy & Co. McCreary. Jones & Co 918 McDonald & Steele 955 McDowell J A 9f)(i McKeller & wlnterson945 Meehan's Thos &ons...'.t.'iO Meyer John C & Co. . . 'Xi Mlllang Frank 9)7 Mlllang & Co '.H7 Miller Geo L 'J63 Model Plant Stake Co 955 Monlnger J CCo IV Moon Samuel C '.M'd Morrison A HI Morris Floral Co 964 Moss Geo M 91« Muschert B F 957 Myers & Co 9i'hl National Florists' Board of Trade... National Plant Co.. NIemeyer Henry A. .941 N y Cut Flower Bx. . N T Cut Flower Co... Parre Edw Pennrock Co Pennock Sam'l S .947 .944 Plant Seed Co II Price Homer & Co.. 9.56 Pnnce A G cS Co.. .945 '.151 Purdy & Blauvelt — 947 QoakerClty Mo'h Wks.lV Kackbam G A. " ' Randall A L.... Raynor J 1. .945 Reed Glass & Paint Co III Reed & Keller 9i'o Regan Printing House. 95 1 Refd Edw '.«6 Relnberg Bros 915 958 Renter S J 9.i) Rloe M * Co 954 RIcksecker C H 916 Roemer Fred B 956 Rolker 1^ & SonB944 964 II Rose Mfg Co H Rose A D 961 Royal Tottenham Nur '.W2 KuppJohn F '.«'2 Sander & Co 9.56 Schiller H 969 Schiller J L 956 Schulthles Anton '.«;1 Shelmlre W R S53 Sheridan WF 947 Blebreoht & Son 956 Situations * Wants. . . .94;i Skabcura Dip Co 96.1 SkldelskyS 8 9r).i Smith H P 965 Smith Nath & Son 9f.l Smith W L 'J62 Soltau C & Co 961 South Side Floral Co.. 962 Stahl Chas B 'JJ6 Steams Lumber Co... Ill Steoher LItho Co II Stollery Bros 958 Stroh W C 'J5» Sutherland Geo A 'J46 SwahnsSonsJ G 963 Swayne Wm 953 Taylor Geo & Son. IV Taylor J H 069 Teas E Y 961 Thorbnm J M & Co.. '.US Towell Jos 9.i8 Traendly & Schenck. . '.M7 Van Zanten Bros 9j1 Vaughan J C. Wabash R R 951 Wall H M Co II Walz John 962 WatsonG C II Weber H & Son 95'3 Weeber & Don II Welch Bros 946 Wheeler-Stenzel Co... Ill Whllldln Pot Co '.«i:i Wletor Bros '.M5 Wllmore W W 961 Winter 8 B 944 Wlnterlch Christ 962 Wlttbold Geo I Wood Bros 962 Woodrofle Milton B..916 VoungJno 947 YonroTboB Jr 947 Zyp H &C0 948 The[Best Boiler on Earth for Greenhouse Heating. AL80 MADE FOR 8TEAM. Water Section Made in One Casting. No Leaky Joints to Worry Over. Deep Fire Pot. No Need to Sit Op All Night to Keep Your Fire Going. THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD. GURNEY HEATER MFG. GO. NEW YOllK CITY BRANCH 1 111 Fifth Ave., cor. 18th St. 74 Franklin St., Cor. Arch, BOSTON, MASS. [xclusivcly A GREENHOUSE HEATER! SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE WORK. EASY TO ERECT; SIMPLE IN OPER- ATION; ECONOMICAL AS TO CONSUMPTION OF FUEL. Send for Catalogue and latest prices. MYERS & CO., 1514-1520 So 91h St., (EST.*BI. - PHILADELPHIA, PA. SHED 1849.) Standard Flower Pots... OUR POTS ARE OF THE BEST QUALITY. 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BsRtem Office : 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. OKl-lCEUS-W. N Rl!l)l>, Mount Greenwood, 111.. preBldent: I*. Bkeitmever. Detroit. Mich., vice- president; W. .T. Stewart. b7 Bromfleld St.. Boelon, secretary; U. B. Beatty, Oil City, Pa, THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual Convention at Buffalo, February, 1900. ALBERT M. Uerr. Lancaster, Pa., Secretary, CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Uiiilroiul planting (illus.) !I6S A western dream 96(5 Helpful reminders 9fiH ICaster lilies at Philadelphia 968 Roses — Light green foliage again 968 — La France dying out . . . . • ■ 969 Carnations — cultural notes 969 — Carnations registered ... 69it C. W. Ward (portrait) 969 New York 970 Boston 970 Philadelphia 9711 Chicago 971 Denver 971 Relative value of wood and soft coal as fuel , . 872 Photographs . .... .... 972 Prof. Arthur and the yellow journalism . . . .972 That Philadelphia flower trust 972 Hydrocyanic acid gas . 972 St. Louis 972 Cincinnati 972 Baltimore 97:j The seed trade 978 The nursery trade 980 Buffalo 980 Our pastimes 982 —Omaha bowlers organize 982 —Good attendance at Cleveland 982 — The Chicago modal contest 982 —The standing at Minneapolis ...... 982 —New York pastimes 982 — Latest Detroit score ... 982 Northampton, Mass, 984 Portland. Ore 984 Ifranklin. Pa 986 Littl.' Rook, Ark 986 l)int.)n, O. . .'. .■ .988 Onialia, 990 \\orcester. Mass 990 Pittsburg 991 Union City, Ind.— W. S. Masslich has a very good stock and expects a fine spring trade. Railroad Planting. The Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company has taken a leading position in the decoration of the grounds around many of the stations along the several routes under its management. Last fall in company with Paul Huebner, the gar- dener who has charge of this department, a few notes were made which I hope may be of interest to some of your readers. At Jenkintown, on the Bound Brook route to New York, a bed of the crimson flowered canna Philadelphia, edged with the variegated Abutilon Thompsonii is attractive. The magenta pink zonal pelargonium Mme. Thibaut, also coleus Golden Bedder are used effectively at this station. At Noble Station there were four beds of zonals, one bed each of the pink coloied Marie Deering and the light salmon Mrs. E. G. Hill — which is pronounced by Mr. Huebner the very best of this color for outdoor planting for his purpose — and there were two beds of the bright and rich colored scarlet crimson La Pilote. This is also a favorite, but in order to deserve success with it late planting must be avoided. All were edged with the variegated Mme. Salleroi geranium. At Rydal an effectively planted bed of mi.xed cannas was to be seen, also one of Bruant geranium, edged with Mme. Sal- leroi, At Meadow Brook a bed of the orange red canna Chicago had been grand all summer, and was flanked with two beds of geranium Mrs. E. G. Hill. At Bethayres were Papa Crozy cannas. This is not considered the best color of the type to which it belongs, lacking brilliancy. At Somerton hardy shntbbery is a feature, giving evidence of what a capa- ble man may do with indifferent facili- ties. More of this class of planting will be carried out as the plants are raised and become large enough to be effective. At Trevose a new dwarf canna was attractive, which is in the style of Mme. Crozy, with more yellow in the flower. At Langhorne the name of the station is planted with alternanthera and cotyle- don. To the casual observer this is con- sidered quite a feat, but nothing is easier for the gardener. A bed of the hard-to- get-up-a-stock Columbia canna was in good shape, with a bed on each side of the almost white variety Alsace made an excellent contrast. The way Mr. Hueb- ner manages the Columbia is to keep it growing from the time it is lifted in the fall, never allowing it to rest, and dividing it as often as opportunity ofl'ers; in this way he does not lose an eye, and has now a fairly good stock of this valu- able variety, Florence Vaughan canna is the favorite in its line of color. Two beds of La Pilote geranium were here in fine shape. At Lizette a fine hedge neatly trimmed of California privet was noticeable. This is used very largely by Mr. Huebner to circumvent snowdrifts, and it is certainly a great improvement upon the tumble- down board fences we too often see along some other railroad routes. At Trenton Junction a more pretentious design is carried out, the center bed being canna Alsace, and others of alternantheras, cotyledons, geraniums and Vernon bego- nias, with shrubbery as a background, makes a ver3' attractive spot. One of the most effective displays is at Trenton Station. The illustration gives a fair idea of its appearance. The back row is canna Egandale — the best of the dark leaved varieties — next is Golden Border. If I mistake not, this is a seed- ling raised bj- Mr. Huebner himself. It is similar to Prinio, but better in every way, and very much easier to get up a stock, and it is a better keeper over win- ter. In the half oval beds noticeable in the illustration, the first is planted with La Pilote geraniums, next Abutilon Thompsonii, La Pilote again, then the lavender colored ageratum, followed by coleus Golden Bedder, This plan of planting was followed as above indicated along the 150 feet in length of the whole, making a very impressing color effect very much appreciated by the patrons of the road, A bed at Ambler Station of canna Admiral Avellan is quite attractive. It is similar in foliage to Egandale, the color of the flowers differing, which are orange red. Another bed of Columbia canna was at Yardly Station in fine shape. At the station in the city of Reading three railroads come together, each strik- ing out in a different direction so as to form a triangular plot. Here are used again La Pilote (scarlet) and Mme. Thi- baut (magenta) zonals, with sufficient space between so that the colors are not so likely to conflict; each with double edgings of Iresine Lindenii, Mme. Salleroi geranium, Golden Bedder coleus and the dark leaved Achyranthes W'allaceii. .-\t Port Clinton an .Vmerican flag is arranged; for the white stripes is used the Gnaphalium lanatum, kept within bounds by pinching, and for the red stripes the dark alternanthera. The stars were Cotyledon secunda glauca, and the field 96G The American Florist. Mar. i8, RAILROAD PLANTING— LANGHORNE STATION, READING R. R. of blue — here I hesitate — was of broken stone painted blue! This bed is located about fifty feet from the train. A large number of plants of Begonia semperflorens Vernon are iised in many of the bedding operations, Mr. Huebner making his first sowing of seed about the middle of February, and although the seed is dust-like in appearance it pos- sesses great vitality and germinates with positive certainty in about ten days in a temperature of 65° at night and grows very rapidly. As soon as the little plants are of sufficient size to handle, they are dibbled into pans, and the regu- lation routine of potting into thumb pots and from these to three-inch pots, as the plants progress, and from the latter size they are planted out. About the middle of April they are transferred to a cold frame, so that they will be thoroughly hardened before finally planting outdoors, which is generally the last week in May or first week in June. All plants are in bloom before planting, thus avoiding the possibility of an estray or mixture, which by its difference in color of flower might interfere with the color effects desired. Two shades of coloring in the flowers are generally to be found, no matter how carefully the seed is gathered. So far as Mr. Huebner's experience and observa- tion has gone, the semperflorens types of begonia are the only ones worth consid- ering for planting out in the full sun in this part of America. Mr. Huebner propagates the Mine. Sal- leroi geranium by dibbling twelve to fourteen cuttings into a four-inch pot in a temperature of about 50° at night, keeping them on the dry side. They are potted singly into two and a half inch pots in February. When they are rooted through, that is to say, when the plants are well established, and when the weather is safe from severe frost, they are taken to a cold frame and there allowed to remain until time to plant out. In his operations Mr. Huebner uses about 4,000 cannas, 16,000 geraniums, 15,000 alterantheras, crimson and yellow in about equal quantities, and other mis- cellaneous plants bring the number to about 100,000. About 30,000 California privet are raised every year. As soon as they arc two years old they are planted perma- nently in exposed places as snow breaks, and besides, these privet hedges add very materially to the general good appear- ance along the routes, especially when kept neatly trimmed as they are here. Mr. Huebner recognizes the value of crotons for outdoor decorations, but with his limited greenhouse space he can- not give them the position he would like to do. He has charge of the planting of between sixty and seventy stations along the five hundred miles of tracks, and the space he has in which to prepare all the plants is two greenhouses 100 feet lone, one of which is 18 feet 6 inches wide, and the other 10 feet 6 inches wide, and seventy-five sashes for cold frames. Canna Philadelphia Mr. Huebner thinks is too nearly like the Duke of Marlborough, slightly darker in color, possibly, but not quite so free a bloomer. White geraniums are not used to any great extent. The double white French variety La Favorite is the most popular with Mr. Huebner. What Mr. Huebner means when he states that La Pilote geranium must not be planted too late, is that it should be planted as early as possible consistent with safety from frost, which about Philadelphia is from May 10 until June 1. La Pilote does not seem to have made much headway outside of Philadelphia as a bedding zonal, but it certainly is the brightest and best of them all when good healthy stock, free from red spider, is secured, and it is planted out as nearly the middle of May as possible. S. A. Nutt is also good, but it lacks the brilliancy in coloring possessed by La Pilote. The Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company, through its able representa- tive, Mr. Paul Huebner, is setting a good example in planting flowers and shrub- bery along the routes under its control, which other companies would do well to follow, not that other railroad compa- nies are not doing it, but the "Reading" is certainly in the lead in this respect in America. There is nothing so pleasing and so restful to the eye as a change, and the planting of flower beds and shrubbery at intervals along the railroad routes accomplishes this more effectively than anything else can do, as the}- give the mind ;l distinct relief after looking out upon the fields and the woods, and per- chance the far distant views of the moun- tain, grand though such outlooks very frequently are. Edwin Lonsdale. Wvndmoor, Pa. A Western Dream. Things had been going wrong all day. In the morning the fireman had told me the grate-bars were burnt out and that the new coal, which I had bought so cheap and had expected to last through the winter, was no good, and if we couldn't have some decent coal he was going to quit. The gutter between No 2 and No. 3 was leaking like a sieve and the boys said the wood was so rotten they couldn't calk it any more. There was fungus in the cutting benches, mildew in the Testout house, and red spider on the Meteors. The carnation rust was spreading and stem rot showing every- where. The last lot of valley was"N. G." and to cap the climax, on counting up the time to Easter it was a sure thing that the lilies would be in two weeks late. I sat down to figure over my last report of sales, to see if there was not a mistake, but it came just the same, $8.05, commission off, every time. As I sat there wishing I was Yerkes, or Marshall Field, or a commission man, I must have fallen asleep. Everything slowly faded away. The dirty pots, the battered pot- ting bench, the rusty tools, the cracked looking-glass, all were gone, and nothing but gray misty cloud remained. As I looked, the cloud slowly took shape and a magnificent range of green- houses was there. They were made of iron that wouldn't rust and wood that wouldn't rot and glass that wouldn't break. I opened the door and went in. There sat every man in the place, fireman and all, plaj-ing pinocle and seven up. I proceeded to demonstrate in language more forcible than elegant that I was mad. I said to the fireman, "What the holy, high, mischief are \o\x doing here?" (that wasn't exactly it, but something like it). "I'll betyouhaven't got a single, solitary, doubled dyed pound of steam on?" He looked up at me in a surprised way and said. "Why, since you put in that new electric heater the first of the year, I don't need to fire any more." I made a break for the boiler room, RAILROAD PLANTING READING SI A HON, HEADING R. R, i8gg. The American Florist. 967 RAILROAD PLANTING TAMAQUA STATION, READING R. R. and lo and behold! there was no boiler there, nothing but a lot of wires and switches. I went back, and in a more subdued manner, asked if the watering had been done. Thegardenerannounced pinocle, puffed a couple of times on his Havana cigar, and said, "Since the first of the year we don't have to vi-ater. That automatic irrigator with electric hygrometer attachment does the busi- ness." By this time I was prettj- well staggered, but ventured mildly to ask if the carnations were tied up. In a tone implying unmitigated disgust he an- swered, "We don't tie carnations any more. They grow so strong they don't need it." I opened the door and went into the carnation house — it was all true. There they were, stems three feet long and as thick as j-our thumb, flowers as big as saucers and so many they touched together; no rust, no stem rot, no bacteria. In the rose houses it was the same way ; no sign of mildew, black spot, or spider, and the flowers so thick you could hardly see the foliage. Every valley pip was showing an extra fancy spike, and there was no disease in the Harrisii. Everj'- thing was in apple-pie order and it was i.nposslble to find a thing for the boys to do. Dazed and perplexed, I started back, trusting my hands into my trousers pock- ets. The pockets were full of paper. I pulled my hands out again suddenly. Both fists were full of new crisp ten-dollar bills and a shower of them fell on the floor. Thrusting them out towards the book- keeper I gasped, "Where did these come from?" He pushedmy hands away, led the ace and said, without looking up, "That's the returns from the morning's shipment. Run away anddon'tinterruptthegame." I put on my coat and hat and went to the city. All the old wholesale stores were vacant, and a small boy said they had moved over to the comer of State and Madison, and sureenough, there they were, all on the ground floor, and every one in a corner store. (I have wondered since how there were corner stores enough to go round, but didn't think of it then). Going into the first place, I was struck dumb; plate glass, marble, mahogany, silver plate and velvet carpets every- where. All the salesmen and even packers in dress suits, and stuff being packed for shipment is eiderdown and solid silver boxes. I looked and looked, and when my breath came back, walked up to Charlie and he gave me that highball handshake and said, "How are you old man?" I said, "Well I don't just know. Instead of putting it all in the bank as you used to do, I see you are spending it now — by the way — where is the office — where is the book-keeper?" He answered, "Well Rip Van Winkle you bare been asleep, havn't you. Since the first of the year the buyers all pay cash, and we don't have to keep books. I strolled over into another place and overtook a stranger in a silk tile, dress suit, and a piece ( f champagne cork on his moustache. Ji st then John — well you know who — came rushing in, with his head at an angle of about ninety degrees, and wanted five dozen long Beauties. They were given to him and he laid down a fifty dollar bill and rushed out. As 1 went across the street I saw a fakir, who had always displayed a fine stock of roses, with nothing but bananas on his stand. "How's this?" said I. "Gone out of the flower business?" He nodded his head mournfully and said, "Da lada no buy a da flower. Da comishman no sella da flower. I sella da banan." F. was as smiling as ever, and in response to an inquiry about how trade was said: "G. just figured up the month's business and it is $108,000 better than the same month last year, and we didn't think last year was so bad either." I didn't see any cash register around and asked him why. Hesaid, "My dear man since the first of the year the boys are all honest." Looking in at the window on the other corner, I saw G. putting some black stuff on that moustache of his and so didn't go in. While I was talking at the next place, C. came in with a fot of boxes. They were shoved into the ice box. L. said, "How many?" C.said "700'' and L. counted out $70. Noticing my surprised look, he said, "We pay cash down since the first of the year." "Yes, but you didn't open the boxes." "Oh, 'hesaid,"thegrow- ers are all honest now." Hurrying up I caught C. as he went out. "Why didn't you kick for more money?" "Hadn't you heard," said he, "that since January 1 the commission men are all honest?" Just then your worthy editor drove up in a stylish dog cart, handed the reins to his man, jumped out, flicked the dust oft' his patent feathers, pulled off his glove and started into a place I had not yet visited. I called out, "Suppose you are getting up your market report?" "Not on your whiskers, young man," said he. "We don't do that any more. The flo- rists are all rich, and the only thing that interests them, is how to invest their wealth. Since the first of the year the Florist is issued daily, and we don't do anything but list real estate investments. Well, I must run in and close a deal with Walter for a manufacturing site on the north side." It was lunch time, and on going into a restaurant, I saw our good friend who represents the eastern press, seated at a table, with a small bird in front of him, and a large bottle on the side. I started to tell him how many carnations we were growing this year, but he waved his hand majestically, and said, "We are not interested in those things any more, my dear fellow. We confine ourselves exclu- sively to stocks and bonds for florists' investments." Just then I became con- 968 The American Florist. Mar. i8. scious of some one shaking me vigorously and a voice saying, "Here comes that bulb man again with his bill. Run out the back door and climb the fence". I awoke and ran for dear life. Anani.\s Sativa. Helpful Reminders. In going through some greenhouses today, I noticed a few plants that refjuire attention. Some four-inch pot hydrangeas that were rooted in the pots last summer were brought into heat three weeks ago and have come out into leaf nicely. I noticed, however, that the soil was light and contains a large pro- portion of sand; all well for cuttings so far, but there is not nutriment enough to produce the desired head of bloom. The largest and finest had better be shifted into a larger pot and packed in well with good potting soil. The weaker plants will not have filled the pots with roots and will permit of shaking awaj' a por- tion of the soil and replacing it with fresh and stronger soil. This is always safer for pot plants than liquid fertilizer, provided one is careful not to break the roots. A number of hybrid perpetual and Rambler roses are looking well, clean foliage and well set with bud; but they are set too close together. They are not making the requisite amount of lower branches to screen pots and stem. They should have light all around. Space them at once and remember another sea- son how much they leaf out and get them properly spaced at first. It is always a loss to have a plant adjust itself to envi- ronment more than once in a season, and this is particularly true of hydran- geas or any plant that has but one crop of bloom in a season. I noticed some ivy geraniums in nice condition, although the number is small. They should not be cut back for propa- gation; it is too late. There is nothing better for window boxes or vases when they are long and full of bloom, which will not be the case if they are cut back now. Bamboos are starting new growth now and if they need a shift at all do not delay it. Divisions should also be made before new roots are formed; give them rich soil now and keep them moist. It will pay to grow a few fancy caladi- urns. Pot now if they can be kept in a temperature of G0°, using the regular mixture of good potting soil with the addition of a little more sand and some peat or chopped moss. The drainage must be perfect, because they require considerable water after the leaves are formed. Good light is necessary to develop the colors, but the strongest noon sun will often injure them. The plants may be grown on, repotting as necessary, tmtil they fill five-inch pots with roots, when liquid manure should be applied. Examine pansies now. There is yet time to replace to someextent those that have not wintered well. Adiantums should be carefully cleaned; discolored fronds or weeds and someiresh soil spread over the surface of benches; pot plants are bettershakenoutand repotted with fresh soil. I find the simplest way of killing green fly on lilies on hybrid roses in pots is to sprinkle the plants with tobacco dust. C. B. W. Rast Stroudsburg, Pa.— The Mader & Stemple Co., Limited, has passed into the complete control of Paul Mader, who will continue the business. Easter Lilies at Philadelphia. As the month advances the anxiety about the Easter stock increases and many a grower lies awake nights worry- ing and wondering whether he will make those lilies or not, and what more he can do to hurry them along. The lily prob- lem is a little easier this week than last, as a few days' sun has worked wonders and much of the stock that it was thought it would be impossible to have in flower is coming along all right. The large specimen plants that in previous years were the pride of the growers are, however, all failures. Ten and twelve- inch pots with from four to eight bulbs, that usually carried from twenty to thirty flowers on stems from thirt3--six to forty-eight inches long, are always in demand with the best trade, but they will have to do without them this year. The disease so prevalent with the Harrisii lilies the past few years induced nearly all the growers to try the Japanese longiflorums. The result is that a lily over eighteen inches high is a prize, and very niueh of thestock will be but twelve inches above the pot. The amount of buds per plant is also very disappointing. Probably half the stock of some growers has set but one flower, while three flowers to a plant is a fair average. Try as they would the growers could not get them to run up. Some were placed under the tables in the hope they would draw up, and some shaded the houses, which seemed, in one instance at least, to help a little. A few growers, notably J. Becker, G. Anderson and G. Carpenter, seemed to have little trouble, as their stock is just about right with the exception of the lack of flowers, and even this difficulty has been overcome by Mr. Becker, whose plants carry from seven to thirteen flowers. He claims to know just how to make them set plenty of flowers, and future lily growers should make it a point to see Mr. Becker before they go too far next season. The specimen pots have only set from one to two buds to a plant and as the stems are but from eighteen to twenty-four inches high they will have to be sold as cut flowers. The lily business on the whole will this year be very disappointing, and quite a few growers say they will drop them in the future. All sorts of reasons are advanced by the growers for their fail- ures. The bulbs have been kept too cold and too wet, too hot and too dry, were coming too soon and received a check from too low a temperature to head them oft". They were left too long out- side, and, again, were brought in too soon. The soil was too heavy and they would not dry out; the soil was too sandy and the water went right through, and, last of all, the bulbs were no good. This theory seems to be the most plausible, as men who have been recognized as good growers here failed badly this year, although in one case of a good lot of plants the bulbs came from a grower whose other bulbs are anything but satisfactory. It seems to make little difference which dealer furnished the bulbs. A stock with onegrower is good, and exactly the samegrade of bulbs from the same dealer with another grower are almost a total failure. If there is a wrinkle, as some growers assert, in forcing the "Japs" the bulb dealers ought to find it out and include it with each delivery so that the grower might be reasonably sure of getting at least the price of the bulbs out of his efforts to keep in lin.' with his competitors. K. ROSES. LIGHT GREEN FOLIAGE AGAIN. Ed. Am. Florist: — My roses are turn- ing yellow or light green in the foliage. The trouble, I think, is caused by eel worms. Some plants are dark green, growing strong, the picture of health and have flowered freely all winter, others being sickly looking. What should I do to restore them to health? A Subscriber. Replying to your subscriber, when plants are growing as his are at the pres- ent time, in a greenhouse, there is only one thing that can be done to help remedy the trouble as far as I have ever been able to find, and that is to give the beds in which the plants are growing a good soaking of lime water every ten days or two weeks, allowing the plants, of course, to get slightly on the dry side before RAILROAD PLANTING TRENTON STATION, READING R. R. i8gg. The American Florist. 969 applying. Keep the temperature down to an average of 56° at night with plenty of air on during the day, and by this treatment you can sometimes pull through and get the plants back into fairly good health. John N. May. LA FRANCE DYING OUT. Ed. Am. Florist: — I have a house of La France planted three years ago in June. They are nowdyingout, probably because the soil is sour, as it has not been changed, but mulched occasionally. Please state whether a bench of Brides- maid from 2' 2-inch pots would do well in place of La France if I change the soil and replacerotten wood with new? What period would elapse before I could begin to let them bloom? 1 did not take pos- session of the place until September and did not change them as it was too late. A Constant Reader. ".V Constant Reader" can change the plants in his house as he suggests. Clean out the old soil, repair his benches as suggested and then thoroughly white- wash with fresh lime, replant with good stock of young Bridesmaid and have a good crop of flowers say in eight or nine weeks after planting, providing his stock is good when planted. The old plants of La France that are reasonably healthy at the present time can be planted in the open air and give nice flowers for the whole summer if planted just as soon as the frost is out of the ground. John N. May CARNATIONS. CULTURAL NOTES. March IS. — The first step toward suc- cess with carnations for next season is the careful selection of cuttings. Next to this comes the care of the young plants after they are rooted. It is presumed that by this time you have the most of them either in pots or flats and that several of the varieties have been there for some time. If in pots there will, no doubt, be a portion of them need- ing repotting and the little time this takes is more than repaid by the increased quality of your plants. The same rule applies to those planted in flats: If the flat is becoming clogged with roots it will pay to replant then. Do not make the mistake of thinking that a watering with fertilizer will carry them over for the few weeks intervening be- tween now and planting out time. The object is to have a healthy cluster of working roots and not a solid mass of dead ones, as will be the case if they are not repotted or transplanted when nec- essary. There may be instances where a batch of young plants can stand some extra feeding to advantage, but they are few and far between. Give them a fairly good soil to start with and they are the better with no additions in the way of manure. Over-feeding produces a poor root devel- opment, and a young plant that has been over-fed will not make the healthy root action that will be needed to carry it over the summer season. You want, as nearly as possible, a sturdy', unchecked growth. Watering is quite as important with the young plants as with the blooming ones and should be attended to only by someone competent to judge their needs. Allowing them to become too dry induces a hard condition of both the plant and its roots and produces a short-jointed and undesirable growth. On the other hand too much water combined with a good growing temperature will produce long jointed, soft growth and weak root formation, while an excess of water in a verv cool temperature will almost surely produce hacteriosis in young plants. If plants are intended for outdoor growing 50° at night and on all cloudy days, with an increase to 60' when the sun is bright, will make good healthy plants, providing plenty of ventilation can be given and still maintain those temperatures. If the houses have to be kept closed it will be better to run them lower and leave the ventilation on. If you plant out early the temperature can be gradually reduced to 45" or even to 40' for a short time before planting. If you plant late and only when the weather has become warm, the 50 and ^W had better be maintained all the way through. I favor early planting and try and have mj' plants hardened off so as to stand a light frost without injury, in case we get such a frost after planting, although I also prefer not to have the frost. If planting is done early in April a night temperature of 38°, or even lower, is fre- (luently met with, and in order that the plants do not suffer from this we leave the ventilation on day and night unless the outside temperature is below freezing, and keep a pipe or two on in order to maintain the proper condition in the houses. This is, of course, only done the last week before planting and, while a bit of trouble, is time and money well spent. Albert M. Herr. CARNATIONS REGISTERED. The Chicago Carnation Co., Joilet, III., has registered the name Chicago to be applied to a red sport from Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt. The sport is a brilliant scarlet in color rather larger than Mrs. Bradt and having sported into a stronger color it has a stronger growth and constitution than the original. It would be well for all carnation growers to note the name and if they have any of this sport on their places to apply the name Chicago to them and not have the confusion that is at present exisiting among the numerous scarlet sports of Tidal Wave. In the publication of the proceedings of the, American Carnation Society a com- plete list of all named carnations to date, as far as practical, will be incorporated. Separate copies of this list will be run oft" and can be had upon application to the secretary. This list will be supplemented every year and revised every three or five years as the case may require. It should be the pride of introducers to have this list as complete as possible and they can easily have it complete if they will render the secretar3- the proper support by registering the name of a variety as soon as they have decided to use the name in a commercial way. Albert M. Herr, Secretary, Lancaster, Pa. C. W. Ward. The name of C. W. Ward is eloselj' associated with the advancement of car- nation culture in America. Mr. Ward was not born in floricultural surround- ing, his place of birth having been a lumber camp in the wilds of Michigan in 1857. At the age of eighteen years he took a responsible position in the lumber business in which his father was and still is engaged, and with such close applica- tion that in ten years his health was broken. He then went to Europe for rest and recuperation, but before long was so deeply engrossed in the watch manufacturing business that four years more found him completely broken down again. It was then that physicians pre- scribed outdoor employment, and the incentive to floricultural pursuits having been gained when a boy through reading a seedsman's catalogue, he entered with avidity on this new avocation and built several greenhouses in the year 1.S90 at East Moriches, N. Y. Seeing a bunch of Portia carnations in a Greek's hands in New York City, and having read of the wonderful development of the chrysanthe- mum, he was struck with the possibility of an equal ad vancement in the carnation , and the agitation for the establishment of a carnation society was largely through his efforts, while he was also laying the foundation for a reputation in this line by disbudding and other means now common, but till then neglected, for bringing his flowers to a high state of perfection. The Buffalo carnation meeting brought about an attachment between C. W. Ward and Fred. Dorner whereby Mr. Ward became Mr. Dorner's representative in the east, and then the necessit3' for a location nearer to a market induced him to move to yueens, N. Y., where a fine range of 25,000 feet of glass was erected which is now well known to all carnation enthus- iasts and without seeing which a visit to New York would be incomplete. The first promising seedling raised by Mr. Ward was a white one named Ethel, a cross between Lamborn and Portia, which proved to be an excellent summer bloomer. Later introductions which are widely known and have taken high honors wherever shown are Mrs. James Dean, New York, John Young, Gen. Maceo, Gen. Gomez and Glacier. Seed pods innumerable indicate that persistent and painstaking work is constantlv going on at the Queens establishment, and no doubt the future will disclose many gems therein. Mr. Ward's ideal carnation will combinethegood qualities of large flower, strong stem and free blooming habit; on that foundation he wants to put every leading color in its purest form. We hope he will succeed. Yellow Creek, O. — Wm. Bray is about to remove to Irondale. 970 The American Florist. Mar. i8^ New York. MEETING AND REORGANIZATION OF THE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.— MEETING OF THE florists' CLUB. — AN IMPROMPTU ENTERTAINMENT. — PRESENT STATE OF BUSINESS.— LILIES LIKELY TO BE SCARCE. — WM. PLUMB GOES TO ENGLAND.— GOOD SHOOTING.— LOCAL NOTES.— MANY VISI- TORS. The Broadway Central Hotel was the scene of a most enthusiastic and har- monious meeting on Monday afternoon in the interest of the American Rose Society, which, as a result, isnow certain to take its place among the foremost working organizations and will un- doubtedly stimulate an interest in the hybridization and improvement of the (|ueen of flowers such as has not hereto- fore existed in this country. The meeting opened with Robert Craig as temporary chairman and after due discussion and concise addresses by J. N. May, Paul M. rierson and others, permanent officers were elected and the original by-laws of the society broadened and adapted to present exigencies. The officers elected were: W. C. Barry, Rochester, N. Y., president; Benj. Dorrance, Dorranceton, Pa., vice-president; P. M. Pierson, Scar- borough, N. Y., secretary; J. N. May, Summit, N. J., treasurer. An executive committee of six was also selected upon whom will devolve the management of all meetings and exhibitions, it being expressed as the sense of those present that the annual meeting be held m mid- Lent and an exhibition in June each year. The annual dues were fixed at $3 for active and $1 for associate membership and $50 for life membership. Forty-four members were enrolled and a number of other names were presented for member- ship. The monthly meeting of the New York Florists' Club on Monday evening was of such a social character that it might properly be classed with the other good times described in "Our Pastimes" department. Under that heading will be found an account of the bowling tourna- ment between the New York and Flat- bush teams which preceded the regular club meeting and which was largely responsible lor the informal and jovial exercises that followed. The absence of President Plumb and Secretary Young was greatly deplored but Vice-President Troy, Secretary pro-teni Weathered and Master of Ceremonies Morris filled their respective places with much credit. The gold medal which had been won by W. A. Manda was presented to that gentle- man by the chairman of the conmiittee, [. N. 'May, and the complimentary "remarks of that gentleman were responded to by Mr. Manda in an equally eloquent manner. Silver medals for C. W. Ward and C. B. Weathered were also announced. On the exhibition table were a vase of carnation Marquis, from L. E. Marquisee, a group of flower- ing plants of double flowering Begonia Vernon, from W. A. Manda, and an ingen- ious appliance for distributing insecti- cides, from the Hose Connection Co., all of which were examined and favorably reported on by the committee. Six new names were proposed for membership. There were present in the audience F. K. Mathison, from Boston, Robt. Craig and A. B. Scott from Philadelphia, and Benj. Dorrance, from Dorranceton, Pa., all of whom resi^onded tocalls and spoke entertainingly, and J. Austin Shaw, the "poet from the Missouri," who had just returned from the west, told of some of the evidences of progress he had noted in that section. Alderman Morris was then installed director of the adjourned session, the commissary department marched in with colors flying, C. B. Weathered offi- ciating as grand marshal, and, after due attention to this feature, songs, recita- tions and stories followed in rapid suc- cession. The list of contributors was a long one; special mention need only be made of the serio-comic dialogue between Messrs. Logan and Cottam and the inspiring duet between Messrs. Logan and Schmutz. Business moves along in a matter-of- fact manner and there are no sensational fluctuations in values such have been experienced in former seasons, although it is likely that should warm weather come in the interval between now and Easter there will be a substantial drop in prices of roses and carnations. Bulbous stock and violets are already so low that there is not much room for them to drop any farther. Indications now point to stiff figures on good lilies for Easter and retailers are buying up in advance with such alacrity that there is no doubt of the prevailing sentiment on this point. Wm. Plumb has resigned his position as superintendent of the C. P. Hunting- ton estate at Throggs Neck and on his recommendation Chas. Hewitt, who has been his assistant, has been appointed to the place. Mr. Plumb has sailed for England for a brief recreation and espe- cially to visit his aged father whose one hundredth birthdav will occur on Janu- ary 1, 1900. Bart. Cartledge, of Philadelphia, has been making a record alongside the best professional shots in the country this week at the Sportsmen's Show at Madi- son Square Garden. In the preliminary shoot to (|ualify as one of the twenty-five selected to shoot for the medals Mr. Cartledge made a score of 91. Ed. Jansen sailed on Tuesday, on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, for Europe. Millang & Co. have leased the store next below their present location on West Twenty-ninth street and will remove about April 1. The cheapest humbug seen in a florists' window for a long time was a bunch of of cloth carnations labeled The Lawsoii, and this not on the Bowery but on Broadway. Theo. Lang will remove on May 1 to a new and much larger store at the corner of Sixth avenue and Thirty-ninth street. Plant auction sales this week have been very successful. Visitors in town: Carl Jurgens, New- port, R. I.; F. R. Mathison, Waltham, Mass.; P. Welch, Boston; E. V. R. Low, London, England; E. A. Siedewitz, and the Messrs. Feast, Baltimore, Md.; A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn.; H. Eyres, Albanv, N. Y.; A. Cowie, Bedin, N. Y.; A. B. Cartledge and Robt. Craig, Phila- delphia. Boston. SATISFACTORY BUSINESS. — FATAL ACCI- DENT TO JOHN MONTGO.MERY.— COST OF boston's PARK SYSTE.M. — AN IMPORTANT LAWSUIT SETTLED. — LOCAL NOTES. No signs of any immediate slump in cut flower prices are yet apparent here, and unless we should experience an excessively warm spell very soon it is probable that Lent will pass out with a very creditable score. Rarely have rates been so steadilj' maintained as they have been this year. Roses coming to this market are very good. Brides and Bridesmaids especially. .\ few Brunners are in but no other hybrids are seen yet. Violets continue good, especially the big single ones, but prices on all kinds are very low and the receipts too large for the outlet. Pansies, myosotis and other small and dainty flowers are coming in freelj' and help to make an attractive variety in the store windows. John Montgomery, the Wellesley Hills rose grower, brother of Alex. Mont- gomery, of Waban Conservatories, was run over and instantly killed by a train while walking on the tracks outside the south terminal station on the evening of Wednesday, March 8. A wife and children survive him. Mr. Montgomery's presence in this dangerous place is unexplained, but it is possible that some business had called him to the big station and that he chose the railroad yard as a short route to his own station, the Boston & Albany, on his way home. The funeral took place on March 10. According to the last report of the park commissioners Boston's park system has cost, up to date, over fourteen million dollars, of which nearly one-half was for land and the balance for con- struction. It will take considerable more money before the projected improvement in Charles river basin is completed. The Washington elm at Cambridge is in an advanced stage of decay. lixperts have been employed and an effort is to be made to prolong the life of this venerated land mark. The suit of Wm. Edgar against the Jos. Breck & Sons corporation has again been decided in Mr. Edgar's favor, this time in the supreme court, to which Messrs. Breck had carried it on appeal, and the matter is now finally settled. This was a ease in which lilies were sold as longiflorums but turned out to be Harrisii, and suit was to recover for loss sustained thereby. The decision allows interest on amount of original award. Col. Pfaft' is said to be the purchaser of the beautiful David Nevins estate at Framingham. The sum of five thousand dollars has been appropriated for the construction of greenhouses at Mt. Hope Cemetery. "P. N. 11." is requested to add his name to his inquiry at this office and same will then have due attention. Annual spring show opens at Horticul- tural Hall next Tuesday, March 21. Philadelphia. THE BUSINESS SITUATION. — PROSPECTS FOR A FINE EASTER. — WHAT THE GROW- ERS HAVE TO OFFER. — MANY LILIES AND PLANTS ALREADY SOLD— JOTTIN<'.S IN THE TRADE. — PRESIDENT HARRIS READS A POEM. Business has been quiet the past week but as stock still continues scarce there is not much going to waste. Prices are about the same as last week. It seems singular that crops should be off' at this season, since the sun is getting so strong, but from all accounts there will soon be plenty and the prospects for Easter are fine. Violets are an exception to the rule and are very plentiful; bunches of jingles are peddled on the streets at one cent a bunch which should supply all the modest-purse-portion of the population, who have had to deny themselves here- tofore. The growers must have a hard time wearing a contented smile on such returns. Violet growing hereabout is a sort of family afl'air; every member, large and small, is called upon to help; the younger members do the bunching and their nimble fingers do a bunch up in no time. Blooming plants of all kinds now grace the florists' windows, to the decoration j8gg. The American Florist. 971 of which, by the way, much thought and care is now given. Pennock Bros, last week had the bottom of their window filled with California violet plants, while from the top hundreds of narrow violet ribbons were suspended to which were attached violet flowers to make a shower effect. The display attracted considera- ble attention. All thoughts are now on the coming Easter business and while the store men are doing what they can to have their plants in good working order, making what extra room they can, the growers are doing their utmost to get their stock all in to supply the great demand they hope will be developed. From a recent inspection it looks as if most stocks will be in on time. A great change has taken place the last two weeks and much that was despaired of at that time is now found to be all right. The success of the Rambler roses last season it was thought would induce many growers to go into it strongly this season, but, as a matter of fact, there does not seem to be as much about this year as last. Messrs. Craig & Son, Alex- ander Scott & Son, W. K. Harris and Jacob Becker are this year s Rambler kings but at this writing it is believed that all the best stock has been engaged. Robert Craig & Son, in addition to Ram- blers, have a fine house of hydrangeas, another of spinca, threeorfourof azaleas in all sizes very well budded, about 4000 pots of lilies, over 3000 of which will make it, a large lot of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths in pans and pots, rhodo- dendrons, nietrosideros and hybrid roses. W. K. Harris has a few magnificent Ramblers, a house of genistas, and he does this plant as well if not better than any other grower in the country, a large stock of rhododendrons, lilies, azaleas, hydrangeas, deutzias and a great many lilies. These are, however, not as fine as they generally are with him, the large specimen pots being a great disappoint- ment. Jacob Becker has lilacs, azaleas, spirjeas and Ramblers — lilies and Ram- blers all sold. James Cole has lilies, stocks, heliotrope and spiraea. G. Ander- son has a nice lot of lilies, all sold, and a house of hydrangeas, a specialty with him. J. W. Colflesh has lilies, azaleas, helio- tropes, daisies, and a good stock of bulb- ous plants. At the Faust Nurseries, Bala, lilies, azaleas and a lot of bulbous stock is to be found, while Dennison, of the same place, has a nice lot ot tall lilies, if he can get them in. A. Scott & Son have a very nice lot of lilies running from twelve to eighteen inches in height. Wm. McKay, of Sixteenth and Erie avenue, has azaleas, lilies, daisies, hydrangeas and roses in pots. George Campbell, Broad and Germantown road, has a tine lot of bulbous stock, daisies and lilies. Lemuel Ball is into lilies again and has a nice lot of 500 pots, if he can get them in. Ventilator hinges are now in danger of rusting up, as in the lily houses they have little work to do. There are a numberof visitors in town looking up stock, including Mr. Cook, of Small & Sons, Mr, Halliday, of Balti- more, and Mrs. Williams, of Pittsburg. Morris J. Myers has leased the green- houses of E. W. Redfield, of Glenside, who is going to spend a year or two in France. Eugene Robinson, a night fireman at Fausts' greenhouses at Bala, shot him- self Friday, March 3. A slight sickness seemed to make him despondent and was probably the cause of his rash act. The following poem was read by W. K. Harris on ladies' night at the club. It was much enjoyed by all present: YOU H.WE HAD TOUR DAY. Full fifty years have passed since I began To kiss the fair offspring of mortal man; Ah— many gems of bliss have I printed On the lips, when cheei 000 ft. to violets, equaling the best that come to New York market; abundant water supply; 17 acres of excellent land; flne residence: outhouses; healthy locality; short dis- tance from New York City. Address Bona Fide, care American Florist, Chicago. FOR SALE. EXCHANGE OR RENT. Three greenhouses and two-story frame and brick Park. Chicago, III. Calloraddn P G, rr Wells St.. lie of city of 700.0 Inhab- itants; oOOO f eet of glass. Cottage, house and barn. Plenty of land. Owner has other business. Best Lake city, Utuh, the Kensinglon Grfenhouses. consistin;:: of 3 houses 18x100, one hou^e '20x45, heated with hot water, flowing well, •lood pressure, no charge for water. Stock sold very cheap. Reason for selling, old age. Good place for cut flowers. Ground to raise 6000 carna- tions. Rent, $40 per i# . . ** r month. Married Kensiogton Gfeenliouses, man preferred. For ,,...«. n t. particulars address Salt lakC City, Utah. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. East STRoiD^BrnG, 1»a., Mar-'li 10. '99. Notice is thereby given that the partnership association MaderA: Stemple Co., Ltd., has been this day dissolved by vote of all the members in- tereste 00($ 8 00 Perles 4 00® 6.00 " Meteors 6,00® 8.00 " Ealserlns 6 00® 8.00 Carnations. fancy 3,00® 6.0O KOodstocb 160® 2(0 Lily of the Valley 4.00SO 6 .00 Smllax 15 U0®18.00 Adiantum 1 50 Asparagus 75.00 Violets 60® .75 Callas 15. OO Harrisll 15 00S20.00 Dutch Hyacinths 4.00® 6.00 Daffodils .1.00 Common Ferns.. Tulips .25 2.00® 4.00 PITTSBURG, March 16. Roses. Beauties 12.0OS6O 00 Brides, Bridesmaids 4.00@10.00 •* Meteors 4.CO@12.00 " Kalserlns 6 00®15.0l) NIphetoB, Peries 4.00® 5.00 Carnations, short stems 1 00 long " 2 00® 3.00 Violets 40® 1.60 Lily of the valley 3 00® 4 OO Bmllax 16.00@20.00 Adiantum 76® l.OU Asparagus 40.00@50.00 Hyacinths, Paper Whites 2.00® 3.00 Harrisll per dozen 1.50®2.40 Tu'lps 2.00® 4.00 Callas perdozen .76@1.00 Tell them where you saw the ad. S. B. WINTER, Commission Handler of High Grade Cut Flowers!! 21 Randolph St., CHICAQO. L. P. KELLY, Manager. TO GROWERS: I find a ready sale for ROSES, CARNATIONS, VIOLETS and BULB STOCK. PRICE LIST. Brides 15.00® 16 00 Bridesmaids.. 4 00® 6 00 Meteors 4 00® 6.(10 Perles 3.00® 4 00 Carnations 1.60® 2,00 fancy,. 3 00 Lily of the valley. 3 00® 5.00 Adiantum 75® 1 00 Common Ferns,.. .25 Asparagus 50.00® 75.00 Violets 60® 1,00 Romans 2.00® 3.00 Paper White 3.00 Callas 10 00® 12.,'iO Harrisll 8 00® 12.50 Mignonette 1.50® 2.00 8mllax....$2 00®$3.00perdoz. THE NEW YORK MARKET FLORIST ASSOCIATION lyTARKET open for business Mar. 18 at Clinton Market, Cor. Canal and Spring Sts. GENERAL LINE SPRING BEDDING STOCK AND EASTER PLANTS. A.. I>. leO^K, «S©o>'-. PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., Ltd., , „, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, Long Distance r- . x o t- ... j 'Phone 2157. Consignments Solicited. *o. 705 Penn Ave., FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. wk.te koh .-kioe l.st. i--— PITTSBURG. PA. fELECTROS... 4 w'^;;; ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦ : X ♦ I Eor Catalogue Purposes. large assortment of ictly high- class halftones of upply electros suitable liiNtr.'itiiin. If you ueed 1^ w :i\ , state your re- wc u ill submit proofs Price for cash only 15 cents per square Inch. ThE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Gape flnU/OrC ^'°- 1 at $1 the lb., 10 lbs. $9. riUnCiO Xo.2at70o. '■ " $6. OlinOO I OlllflP 10-20 m. $1.40 the 10 leaves. uveas LOaYGS =l-24in.S1.70,33 36ili.$265 UJUUU bUUIUU 35.28 in. $2.00, 37-40 in. $3.00 Niituial preimrcd. 29-32 in. $2.30. 41-44 in. $4.00 10 p. c. allowed lor prompt cash. Complete list of china f.-in.Ti.'s.jiirdiiii.Tcs, baskets. I'll.-. Write to AUGUST ROLKER & SONS 62 Dey St.. New York. Mention Americ HOLTON&HUNKELCO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. P 0. Box 103. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Z^ ■«.§S:-9SS:-93:§iS.«.S&g-;g-&gigi6;6&eg-®-' THERE ARE BUYERS For all Vcirxcis of good stock advertised in tub; a.iwib;i«ioa.]v i^r^oi^isT. i8gg. The American Florist. 975 ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER GO. J. B. DEAMUD 51-53 WABASH AVE. CHrCAGO Per 100. LIL. HARRISII $8.oof(/ $io.oo CALLAS s.ooc/ 10.00 NARCISSUS 3.00 TULIPS 2.oo@ 3.00 ^^"Prlces subject to change without notice. P. & D. AT COST. PRICE LIST. BEAUTIES, loDK medium short . BRIDES . . . per 100, $4.00(5$6.00, BRTDESMAIDS, METEORS . . . PERLFS CARN.iVlONS, colored'. '.'.'.'.'. white " fancv DUTCH HYACINTHS ROMAN " DAFFODILS VALLEY VIOLETS, double single FANCY PERNS ($2.00 per M) . . SMILA.X 1 ADIANTUM ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, string Per Doz. $3.00® $4.00 l.nOte! 2..S0 l.OOl" \:ih Per too %^.m<' $6.01) 3.ooe~ -1.00 1.00 1.50 3.00(S! 4.00 3.00® 6.00 2.00® 3.00 3.00 «* 3.00® 4.00 .50® .40® 600.000 CUT FLOWERS "We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties ot ROSES and CARNA- TIONS. We are headquarters tor fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., - CHICAGO. ...PRICE LIST. AHERICAN BEAUTY Extra long stem per doz., 24-in. stem $4.00 3.00 2.50 1.25 1.00 riETEOR per 100, 4.00 to BRIDBSHAID " 4.00 to BRIDE " S.OOto PERLE " 3.00 to CARNATIONS " l.SOto fancv " 3.00 ROMANS " 3.00 to VALLEY " 3.00 to DAFFODILS " 2.00to .All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. Vtf^yvvww^^^tfwwvvwwvyvwvywvwwvwywwwwvwuvwi mtim£ McKELLAR & WINTERSON, Wholesale Florists. ^j«^^CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.^^.^.* CMICA-GO. 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, florists OUR SPECIALTIES: ORCHIDS, HIGH-GRADE ROSES, CARNATIO\S and VIOLETS. Ques. Why do the increase their orders Evanston Carnation Cultings? Ans. Because they know good thing when they see it. 'Full Line FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Seeds, Bulbs, Hardy Stock. ■ '^mmmmmfmnmmfmmmmmmmmfm-mmtms n^ WHOLESALE DEALER IN «ROWER OF ROSES. CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO, ILL Mention American Florlet. Benthey&Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ^r"ConsignmHnts solicited Always mention the American Florist when writing advertisers. Wbol^ale f[ower/\arK5fe CHICAGO. March 17. BoseB, Beauties, extra long, per doz. Brides Bridesmaids Perles.. i 00® s.rii li 0J(9 4.U0 2 W " Meteors j.oo® tJ uo Carnations 1 50@ 2 CO fancy 3 00® 5.00 Lily of the vaUey 3.U0® 4M Adlantum 1.00 Common fern* .^5 Smllax 3, 00(3 :i 110 per doz. AsparagUb 50.0O®75. 00 Koman Paper Whites 3.uu CaJlas 10. 00® 12.60 Freeslaa. ForKet-me nets 1 UU Tu l|n :i 00® 4 00 UaSudlls 2.00® 3.00 E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- CUT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Qo Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Bassett&Washburn 88 Wabash Ave., CIIICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and OiiA CliftiaKkHJK Growers of UUl MOWGrS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALLS Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash- ing:ton St., Chicago. Write for special Quotations on large orders. 19-21 DOLPM ST CHICAGO A. Q. PRINCE & CO. inilioiesaie Gut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 88 & 90 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. E. C. AMLINQ Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, W. S. IIErrRON, Mgr. ....CHICAGO. KENNIGOTT BROS. GO. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. 42-44 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. WIRB WORK A SPECIALTY. WIETOR BROS. SUCCESSORS TO ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS 51 WABASH AVENUE, Headquarters ....CMICAQO For American Beauties. ...-«.'■ "v-i-iijv Mention American Florist. 976 The American Florist. Mar. 18. Samuel %. rennook. .riNE VALLEY AWAYS ON HAND. Open Day and Night from 12 a. m. Honday to 10 p. m. Saturday. Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street PHILADELPHIA, PA, A select grade ol VALLEY on hand the year round. AMERICAN BEAUTIES our specialty. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND.^^^^?S>wEBs Wholesale Depot for all Florists* Supplies. Pxrloe Heists xsn^Llleca.. GT :Bron:i*lelcl St., :B0ST0JV, A^.^SS. CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' "^'To'Ji'S'ii'' Kr '""'• WELCH BROS., Proprihtors. CUT FLOWERS of the New Pink Carnation Dorothy Mandell, received Monday, Wednesday and Friday. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR. Wholesale Florists, ^7 jobbers w Always on Hand; / TtIionini_' is unexcelled. Write for priei-s on all haruysuppHcs. Cieo-W-J^ FBRIV oo., 27 Beacon St., BOSTOIV, MASS. Wbol^ale [lower/larl^fe Philadblpbia. March 16. Rosea. Teas 4.00® 8.00 '• ■• extra 3 00® 10 00 Beauties, extra per doz. 4.00@6.OO firsts •• ■• 2,00^3.00 " seconds " l.SOteS.OO Carnations 1.00® 2.60 Lily of the valley. Tulips 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus plumosus 50, 00 Sprengerll sprays 5.00 Smilax 15.00@2O.00 Violets, double 26® .75 Nsrclspl. Roman Hyacinths 3 00® 4 OO Adlantum 1.00® 1.50 Mignonette 2.00® 4.00 Boston, March 15. Rosea, Beauties, best 20.00(5 35.00 medium lu 10® 26 00 culls s.ooaio.oo Meteors 4.00® 8 00 Brides. Bridesmaids 4 00® 8.00 Carnations, ordinary 1.00® 1 60 fancy 2 00® 3 00 Lily of the valley. Mignonette l.CO® 2.00 Violet* 20® .50 Harrlsll lilies 8 00@10 (0 Cattleyas 30.00® 35 00 Tulips, Daffodils 1.00® 3 (0 Roman Hyacinths, Narcissus P. White 1 60® 2 00 Callas 8.00® 10 00 Freeslas 75® 1.00 Smllax 8.00®12.00 Asparagus , • 50.00 Adlantum 1.00 GIVE US A TRIAL.! ' WE CAN PLEASE YOU. J* HEADQUARTER- : l^tNN YORK Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Wholesale Com. Ission Florist, 495 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs. WM. F. KASTING, C. A. KUEHN. Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET, » ST. LOUIS, MO. CrA complete line of Wire Deal^na. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3134 OUve Street, ^ j* Jt St. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. EDWARD REID, wiioi6§ai6 Fiona 1526 RANSTEAD STREET, Long Distance 'Phone. PHILADELPHIA. Dumont & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Carnations a Specialt'y.^.^.^t 1305 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. Telephone .'^022 D. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA. Long Distance 'Phone l-41'2tl D. Consignments of Roses. Carnations, Violets solicited. ..MILTON W. WOODROFFE.. Successor to WM. C. SMITH, Wholesale Florist, 1604 LUDLOW STREET, ifc PHILADELPHIA. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, 17 N. JUNIPER STREET, ^°%^l?jr6&^A. PHILADELPHIA, PA. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Easter Orders ' GflLflX LtflVES .M LEUGOTHOEvSPRflYS shnuKl !,.■ plM.-rd riMW. s.'ii,] f,.r iiiforiii:ition. HARLAN P. KELSEY. Introducer. 1100 Treiiiont liuildluu', 150STON. MASS. For Insurance Against Damage by Hai* Address JOHN G. ESLER, • Sec'y F. H. A.» SADDLE RIVER, N. u. HAIL i8g9- The American Florist. 977 THOMAS YOINO, Jr. Wholesale Florist, 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Decker, Blauvelt Co. • WHOLESALE FLORISTS • 42 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Telephone 2387-l8lh St. Shippins orders will receive prompt and careful attention. Top Grade Extra Carnations. JOHN I. RAYNOR, BEAUTIES, BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS. 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. WALTER F. SHERIDAN, -KEM FLORIST 39 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. Price List on application Choice Carnations Choice Roses ,^<^ Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Mention the American Florist. JOHN YOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice cut flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. Price list on application. Mention the American Florist. J. K. ALLEN, Wholesale Florist. Specialties: AMFRICAN BEAUTY ROSES AND VIOLETS. Special Stocli. 57 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK CITY. larPrlce Lists on appllcsUon. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Momlnff DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWERS and BtYERS make a note of this. It will be to your udvantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. 30 West 29th Street. NOTICE !« FLOWER GROWERS Our customers call for more Roses, Carnations and Violets. Send consignments to KSTABL.SaED J. J. PERKINS & CO., 1872. 52 West 29th St., NEW YORK. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 1054-38. Wbol^ale power/arK^ NEW York. March 15 Rosee. Beauties select 20 rirlch Brunner Hrldesmaldg, Brides. Meteors. Morgans, Cuslns. Perlea Carnations . Violets fancy 2 Lily of the vaUey. Tulips Roman Hyacinths, Freestas Uarrlsll llUles 5 Uatludlls 1 Mignonette 2. Sweet Peas Cattlevas 25 Smllax 12 Asparatnis Adianlum BUFFALO, March Ui. Roses. Beaatles :i Brides, Bridesmaids, Meteors. . . 2 Perles. Nlphetos 2. 00@35.aO 00015 00 OO® 5 00 00® 20.00 00® S OO ,00® t;.oo 753 1.25 00® 4. to 35ii .50 .75® 2 OO 50® 1 00 00®10.00 CO® 2 00 00® 4.00 75 to HEPHESENTATIVE IN AMERICA TILL MAY 1ST. AUGUST HAERENS, care of Henry BischoH Co., Park Row, NEW YORK CITY. - Bankers. CYCLAMEN GROWERS do not forget that L. P. DeLANGHE-VERVAENE, Nurseryineu, 150 Rue de Constantinople. BRUSSELS. BELGIUM. IS THE RAISER OF Cyclamen Papilio. The most beautiful strain in the world. Price: 100 seeds,-$3; 500 seeds, $12; 1000 seeds, $30. To be delivered as soon as hiirvested, from begimiin!^ of July. fiDFriAi TiF«* Cyclamen, Orchids, Cocos &Hfc.ciALTifcS>. weddeliana, Bromelias. I V^'^^^ Printed talk or ■ I il II talk would never have built up the "^ "■■ •■ immense Iron Age business. It's the work that's behind the machines and the excellent work they do in the field and garden that sells them in increasing numbers every year. Our success is built on work —not talk. See an Iron Age machine at work and it will talk for itself. It does the best work in the least time. The latest Iron Age Implements ire ile.scril)ed in the handsome Ir.iii A^e Book for Ibi^H win. we send free. The Iron Age Hill mitl Drill .>*t«lEONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. j.A.<:;c3^ "w. :aa..AJBsmi.TtOr, The Keadlng Nursery, READING, MASS. KSTABI.I.STtKTl :SM. ViburnumTofflentosuffl A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSspecVlty Price list and descriptive catalonne on application. REA BROTHERS, Norwood, Mass. i8gg. The American Florist. 981 THE NEW ROSE ADMIRAL DEWEY color a delicate fJusli pink, shading to white. A larpe, full and fragrant flower; long, stiff stems, requiring little tying, A remarkably free bloomer; very hardy. PR.CE FROM 2H-INCH POTS: 200 000 CARNATIOM CUTTINGS, well rooted, st.indurd pncHs upon re.|in-'st. Blooming Plants lor Easter d fa LAKE VIEW ROSE GARDENS, Jamestown, N. Y. Wholesale Growers Cut Flowers, Plants and Palms. tlon American Florist when wrltlnR. LATANIA BORBONIGA. 2-tiicbpotB $0.60 per doz ; W 00 per 100 35 00 H.UO " 70 00 ) K.2o per plant; 110 OO to S24 00 plants from s:i.00 to $;> 00 apiece. AREGA LUTESCENS. 4-Inch I .$2o.f0perI00 ipots '■ 4 plants In pot. ..WctB. apiece, 50. CO « •• 3 '• •■ ..SI. 00 Fine large plants tromf.5 00up KeDti>i Beliuoreana and Forsterlmia — 4-lnch pots S:« on per 100 6 •■ $50 00to 75 00 0 " lonto 1.25 apiece Larseplants from B.UOtolO.OO Phft'oi.v KecUnata.— 4-ln. pots, good plants 20c each ; $18 00 per 100 5-ln. pots, good plants Mceach; $:WOOperlOO O-ln. pots, good plants liUceach: $35 00 per 100 CocoB Weddellana. 2-ln pots. One. Hi 00 per 100, and larger plants from 20 cts up. FicuH KlHgtlca, fine, well grown plants. 5dn. pots and larger, from 35 cts. up PandRiiug Utliis, 4-ln, pots, $25 00. and 5 In. pots, WO OO per 100; line plants. Azalea Indica, 10-12 heads.. .'.oc each, $10 00 per 100 •' " 12-14 ■■ 7oc ■• IS 00 '* '* larger p'ants from 1 UO up, Dbl white Primula, strong 2^-ln, plants 7 00 per 100 FERNS, have about 20 COO of tine anportment, from 2-ln pots. In flne condition. $3 00 a 100. .s;7 50 a 1000, JOHN BADER, Troy Hilt. Allegheny, Pa. L. D. TELEPHONE ST2. Pseonia 4 Tenuifolia ilpl Per doz., $2.50; $15.00 per 100. Per 100 TUBEROUS BEGONIAS, single |2.50 ■' double 5C0 GLOXINIAS, choice varieties 4 00 LEMOINE'S GLADIOLUS 1.25 GLADIOLUS MAY, light 2.00 This is the best vurietv for forcing purposes. CALADIUM ESCULENTUM 6.00 elerled. orthern growi LILIUM MELPOMENE, dark red S.OO BOBBINK & ATKINS, I«UTHEI«FOI«I>, IV. J- Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarias, plock enormous, quality the flneet. SANDER, Bruges. Belgium. agent: a. DIMMOCK, 60 Vesey Street, NEW YORK. Rose Hill Nurseries PALM FARM OF AMERICA The largest and finest stock of Palms in America... SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, N. Y. Every grower of Flowers should \\\ ARMSTRONG'S New Ever-Blooming Single Tuberose. Certiflcateof Merit fri.ui S. .\. F. anil O. H. and Shaw Gold Medal f,,ra new plant ..f merit. $5.00 per 100. Nfairar Pail *° ^^v "^^'^ y°"'" llCVCl rdU ad. in the Florist." SQQQSSaQSSQSSSQQSQSS! iSSQSSQQS' QSSSSSSSi SSQS Herr's Carnations! EVERY CUTTING GUARANTEED SATISFACTORY. 0 ripHREE HOUSES of Novelties frotn John H. Sievers& Co. Iris Miller S 8 I and Elsie Furgeson are entirely novel colors and should be in every j Q * grower's collection. Leslie Haul is a rival of and in my estimation c« S better than Maud Adams. Harriet Bradford is a heavily marked fancy S g and the four are very free bloomers from Oct. 1st to end of season. There g S are four others and all have extra large flowers on long, stiff stems with c 0 perfect calyxes. Twelve each of the eight sorts for $10.00, or 250 for £ g $18.75. Regular price per 100 or 1000. J © UNCLE WALTER is a scarlet sport from Tidal Wave and said by men \ S who have seen the others to be the brightest of them all. S 0 Price, $5.00 per 100 or $40.00 per 1000. £ 0 Twenty-five Standard Sorts at reasonable prices. Send for list. £ I ALBERT M. HERR, 1 g ....LANCASTER, PA. \ VAUGHAN'S Book ™" Flori§i§ is now ready and will be sent to all florists who ask for it. It contains all the best NEW fLOWER SEEDS and PLANT NOVELTIES or the season. PRIMULA FORBESI IHl "B*Br PRIMROSE." ill three moiitlis from seed. l^kl. (600 (;ts. PRIMULA VULGARIS .V good seller. Pkt. 15 cts. '"NYi"a"'' VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, ='",5'„ro5;l|''o'!'""- ALBERT FUCHS, (BBtabllshed ISSl ) PALMS, FERNS, FICUS Latanla Borbontca. ready for o-lnch: atronK. Jti 00 per 100. KlDe. airone stock of Ferns for dishes, $a. 00 per 100; $2». CO per 1003. Asparagus plumosus nanus, S'lncb. S8.00 p»r lOu. Flcus elastloa. .Vlnch. *5 OO per doz 1 U-lnch, >tl 50; :i to 5 feet hlKh. SI 50 to $3 00 each. Sword Kerns, 4>« Inch, ready fi,r 5-lnch, $10 00 per 100. Twentj-one modern Greenhouses. Medal awarded on Palms at World's Fair, 1893. 2059-73 N. Halsted St., CHICAGO. ILL. SEED SWEET POTATOES SrSe* mond. 1 lo.T lil'Is., per l.bl, «.(lii; .M.i 10 lil.ls., $1.90 lierblil.; Il(tu2u bbls.. 11.80 per bbl. \ egetable plants, Cabbage, Tomato and Celery Jl per 1000 from seed bed. Cash. J. W. Davis. Morrison. 111. ALM c§^^^^^^ FRESH ON HAND 100 1000 3000 CocosWeddeliana $100 $8.00 $22.5(> Kentia Belmoreana 1.00 6..TO 17.50 Latania Borbonica 50 2.50 b.oO Pandanus Utilis 1.50 12..W 36.00 Araucaria Excelsa 100 7.50 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 1.25 10.00 Dracaena Indivisa. . per oz , 60c. J. L. SCHILLER. ....404 East 34th street. NEW YORK CITY. Successful Growers Know that they can dispose of all their Surplus Stock by advertising In the American Florist. TRY IT NOW.jtjt 982 The American Florist. Mar. i8. Our pasTiMEs. Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and cycling peadtrs are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St. , Boston, Mass. ; Eobt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. H. F. A. Lange has been elected treas- urer of the Worcester, Mass., Gun Club. Omaha Bowlers Organize. The Omaha florists have organized a bowling club by the election of S. Stewart, president, and J. H. Hadkinson, secretary and treasurer. Hereafter there will be practice games on each Monday evening. At the meeting for organization Arnold Ringier, of W. W. Barnard & Co., Chicago, was present and acted as pace maker in the two games which followed. No one could equal his average. Following are the scores made at the first Monday evening session, March 13: Kanie. 1st. 3d. 3d. 4th. Av. Stewart 160 166 162 179 167 Hess 1.52 1.56 140 187 1,59 Wilcox 149 132 162 177 155 Zimers 119 133 159 177 547 Hadkinson 126 138 125 189 145 Henderson 112 153 184 1.34 143 Swoboda 113 123 165 134 Grippe. Good Attendance at Cleveland. There was an unusually large attend- ance at the last meeting of the bowlers. Only two games were rolled. Pentecost's minions made 1,038 the first time to 983 by Eadie's cohorts, but in the second game the tables were turned, Eadie and his men making 1,040 to their opponents 1,001. FoUowingare the totals for each player: Name. Score. Xame. Score. J. Dobson 301 A.H.Graham 232 H. Kunz 293 H. Hart 223 A. Stephan 286 .7. Stanley. 2l:i J)';;.rah:un 279 G.Gray 207 Coe ,1. Kadie 357 C. Graham 234 E. H. Cushman 233 Sohlee 157 B. Hart 1.57 C. Wilson 146 B. Gilmore 144 A. The Chicago Medal Contest. Only indiflerent scores were made in the fifth series of four games in the Chicago gold medal contest which closes March 24. Thus far George Asmus has a good lead in the competition for both the trophies for highest game and best aver- age. This is the record of last Friday evening: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. Alex. Henderson 147 132 157 133 142 Geo. Asmus 143 162 136 113 139 G. L. Grant 133 J44 140 129 137 George Stoilery ).38 147 127 137 P. J. Hauswinh 123 141 148 132 136 C. W. McKtIlar i4.i 130 120 145 135 E. P. Winterson 121 121 1.52 141 134 J. S. Wilson 13S 131 136 131 Fred. Stoilery 124 1.36 126 129 James Hartshorne 124 100 137 r'O Walter Kreiiliu^- 100 1.35 118 Jno. Degnan .... 128 111 106 115 115 The rules of the contest require that the winner shall have played at least sixteen games and the following is the standing of those who, by rolling the last four, can be in at the finish: Games Hi^'h 'I'Dtal Nami'. played, game. points. Av. Alex, llfinleis. U. \V. McKelhi August Lange Walter Kreitli The Standing at Minneapolis. The following is the record to date of the St. Paul and Minneapolis bowlers. The leaders in August will represent the Twin Cities at Detroit: Number Total Names. games. points. Av. Nagel 48 6360 133 Malmquist 45 5667 126 Hartman 37 4295 116 G. A. Will 39 4479 115 Ed. Swahu 15 1604 107 O. Will 19 2053 107 Wessling 32 3229 101 Monson 48 4823 100 Carlson 45 4507 100 Baldwin ....••.. 11 880 80 Swanson 39 3021 78 Felix. New York Pastimes. Set 'em up! The long planned tourna- ment between the New Yorkers and the trained experts from Flatbush came off on Monday afternoon, March l.'?. It proved an unluckly thirteen for Flatbush for the metropolitan aggregation took them into camp for threestraight games. Following are the scores: Flatbush 1st. 2d. 3d. Mellis 139 Prosser 119 Zeller 119 H.Dailledouze 99 Riley 149 128 iSchmutz 91 96 99 Trov 118 122 99 E. IJailledouze 142 125 161 Total 976 1007 1011 New York. 1st. 2d. 3d. Leuly 117 179 143 • VMara 147 160 154 Traendlv 134 135 109 Hafner." 91 93 145 liurns 161 140 147 .1. Manda 140 150 147 1.54 m 115 128 117 117 score board. Penman occupied the specta- tors' seats and contributed comment and advice in abundance and Robert Craig gave extracts from "Dooley in Peace and in War" at opportune moments. Mellis wore a puzzled look on his face but managed to keep his good nature through misfortune and was rewarded by winning the ball offered by Mr. Troy. Schmutz was not on speak- ing terms with himself and was seen to smile but once, when Leuly slipped and sat down on the alley with more force than grace. After the regular games were finished the "Juniors" were given a chance to show their abilities and one game was played with the following result: Stewart 108 I'ennian 118 Phillips 1:M Weathered 105 Shaw 146 Herrington 82 Butterfleld 1U6 Werner 1H In the -meantime Louis Schmutz and Lawrence Hafner were furnishing no end of fun for the spectators by a single handed contest on the other alley. They bowled three games and for three successive times the long green callateral that Louis waved in front of Hafner's nose waved itself gracefully into the pocket of the latter. Outside of this casualty to Louis' pocket the sum of the accidents of the afternoon was a badly jammed finger, each for Schmutz and Shaw and a broken heart for Eugene Dailledouze. The return match is to be played at Flatbush on the first Thursday after Easter at 7:30 p. m. Latest Detroit Score. Roehrs . . 146 128 115 Total 1056 1140 1038 Burns wore his white slippers and an unctuous smile that illuminated the alley, O'Mara worked industriouslv at the Name. Watson 205 Dilger 131 160 Holznagle 152 138 Beard 148 131 Dunn . . 144 153 Flowfi-dav 131 Pautke . ". 102 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. 134 148 143 138 134 138 127 125 114 124 119 110 141 118 R. F. I Carnation BloomstCuttings CHICABO CARNATION CO. j *^ GROWERS or STICTLY TANCY CARNATIONS ONLY. I '^ BLOOMS EQUAL TO ANY EXHIBITION STOCK. J^ .* I We to-daj- stand at the head as Carnation growers. After shipping our ; blooms nine hundred miles, and being in boxes fifty-two hours, we won more : first prizes than any other firm in the United States at the American Carnation Society Convention recently held at Philadelpha. .-Mso won highest honor of the exhibition — the Medal offered by the Society of American Florists. Conse- quently we have the best cuttings from such healthy plants. Per Kin Per lHlfl $5.00 S40.00 MRS. C. Nl. BRADT 5 to 8C each 5.00 40.00 COLD NUCCET 5 to 6c " 5.00 40.00 MRS. JAMES DEAN 4 to 6c " S; 5.00 40.00 ARCYLE 3 to 5C " g 5.00 40.00 NEW YORK 4 " g 5.00 40.00 JOHN YOUNC 4 " % 5.00 35.00 MRS. F. JOOST 3 to 4c " g 4.00 30.00 EVELINA 2 " g 4.00 30.00 BON TON 3 " £ 4.00 30.00 EMPRESS g 3.00 20.00 VICTOR 2 to 4c " t 2.00 15 00 JUBILEE 4 to 6C " « 2.00 15.00 ARMAZINDY 2 to 4c " g 2.00 15.00 FLORA HILL 3 to 4c " t 2.00 15.00 DAYBREAK 2 to 3c " g 10.00 75.00 C. H. CRANE. CDorner), new scarlet. t 60.00 EVANSTON. Best commercial red: very free € bloomef. iiJll lots at lOOLI rates. 2^ ^ Shipments made illreot from Kie€>nliou««» to Hll Dolnis. We can ship (he sbove iu S; ^ any yuimtlty. ttf-,Seii«l lor liitalogiie. ^ I GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS. JOLIET. ILL.__ |" The American Florist. 983 Drccr's Special Offer of Decorative Plants KENTIA BELMOREANA, Bushy Made-up Plants. 7-inch pots, center plant about 32 inches hij^h, with 3 smaller ph^nts around it, $2.50 each. &-inch pots, 4 plants in a pot, center pUnt about 30 inches hijih, others about 18 inches high, $3.50 each. 9-inch pots, 4 plants in a pot, center plant about 36 inches high, others about 20 inches higb, $5.00 each. 10-inch pots. 4 plants in a pot, center plant 3K to 4 feet high, others about 36 inches, $7.50 each. 10-inch pots, 4 plants in a pot, center plant about 4 feet high, others about 2i4 feet, very heavy, $10.00 each. 11-inch pots. 4 phints in a pot. center plant 4f4 to 5 feet high, others about 3 feet, grand specimens, $12.50 ea<.'h. ■ KENTIA FORSTERIANA. 4-inch pots, 4 to 5 leaves, 15 to 18 inches high $ .40 each 5-iiich pots, 5 18 to 2U 6-inch pots, 5 to 6 " 24 10 28 6-inch pots, 6 " 30 to 36 7-inch pots, 6 36 to 42 8-inch pots. 6 to 7 " 42 8-inch pots, 6 to 7 ■' 48 8-inch pots, 6 to 7 48 to 54 9-iuch pots, 6 to 7 " 54 to 60 9- inch pots, 6 to 7 '■ 60 to 72 10-inch pots, 6 to 7 ■■ 72 to 84 12-inoh pots, 7 to 8 " 84 14-inch tubs, 7 to 8 " 7 to 8 fe 18-inch tubs, 8 to 10 " 10 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 3.50 6.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA, Bushy Made-up Plants. 9-inch pots, 3 plants 54 inches high, $5.00 each. iO-inoh pots, 3 and 4 plants in pot. center plant 60 inches high, $7.50 each. 10-inch pots, 4 plants m a pot, center plant 5 feet high, others 2 feet high, $10.00 each. 12-inch pots. 5 plants in a pot, center plant 6 feet high, others 2^ feet high, $25.00 each. LATANIA BORBONICA. 5-inch pots, 4 to 5 leaves, 18 inches high, $5.00 per dozen, $40.00 per 100 6-inch pots, 5 to 6 7-inch pots, 6 7-inch pots. 6 lo 7 8-inch pots. 6 to 7 8-inch pots. 7 10-in. pots. 7 to 8 18 to 20 9. CO 76.00 12.00 100.00 1.25 each. 15.00 perdoz. 1.50 18.00 2.50 30.00 4.00 48.00 FOR You will require some DECORATIVE PLANTS in connection with flowering stock for Easter sales and decorations. We therefore call your special attention to our large supply of this class of plants. We are very strong in Kentias. our stock of these being second to none, either in this country or Europe, especially so in the larger decorative sizes in which we are in a position to give better value than ever. We describe herewith only the most popuhir varieties and sizes— for full list of varieties and sizes for growing nn, .is well as for all Reasonable Florists' Stock, see our New Quarterly Wholesale List, which has iust bee,, mailed. If not already tit,. ivt-.l, mikI fi.r :i ci.py. " ARECA LUTESCENS. 5-in, pots, bushy plants, 15 to 18 inches high . $5.00 per dozen 8 " " " 36 to 42 " " 2.50 each 8 '• '■ " 42 to 48 ■' " 3.00 •• lO " " " 48 to 54 '• " 6.00 " COCOS WEDDELIANA. .high .. $1.00 per doz. $8.00 per 100 $70.00 per lOOO' 8 to 10 12 to 15 15 to 18 10.00 12.00 15.00 30.00 90.00 100.00 125.00 KENTIA BELMOREANA. , 5 to 6 le 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 7 to 8 heavy $1.00 each. 1.50 " 5.00 " 6.00 " 7.50 " 10.00 ■• 12.50 " 15.00 " . $35.00 to 50.00 " LIVISTONIA ROTUNDIFOLIA. Fine 3-inch pots, showing character very nicely, $2.50 per dozen $20.00 per 100; 4-inch pots, $5.00 per dozen, $40.00 per 100; 5-inch pots'' $9.00 per dozen, $70.00 per 100. ^ '■ PHOENIX RUPICOLA. A grand lot of fine plant PHCENIX CANARIENSIS 6-inch pots, 24 inches high, 7-inch pots, 30 inches high. The hardiest of the genut sun and wind with impunity. 8-in. pots, 30 inches high, stocky, bushy plants . . 12 ood vase plant in summer, standing . . $1.75 each, . . 2.50 ■• . . 4.00 " . . 7.5U " PANDANUS VEITCHII. .V beautifully colored, well grown lot, of exceptional value. 6-in. pots, 15 to 18 inches high $1.00each, 6 ■• 18 to 24 ■• 1 25 " 7 " 24 to 30 •■ 2.00 ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. , pots. 6 to 8 inches high, 2 to 3 tiers 10 to 12 ■■ ^ 3 ■ 15 ■' 3 to 4 ■ ARAUCARIA ROBUSTA COMPACTA. pots, 10 to 12 inches high, 3 tiers 12 to 14 •• 3 ■• 15 to 16 " 3 ■• $0.60 each 1.00 •■ 1.25 " Bay Trees (Laurns Nobilis.) STANDARD OR TREE SHAPED. Stems 45 inches high, crowns 36 inches in diameter $10.00each- '■ 45 ■■ ■■ 40 ■• ■■ 12.50 " " 45 •• ■■ 48 ■■ •■ 15.00 •• PVRAMIDAL SHAPED. 7 feet high. 36 inches in diameter at b;ise $10 00each 8 ■' 40 •' •■ •■ 13.50 " 8 " 44 " •' ■' 15.00 " HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 600 Rooted Cuttings Marechal Niel Rose S(.50 per 100; S6.25 for 500. 200 Mt. Snow Geraniums, 2-in., {2.50 a 100 SOO Flowering " 2-in., 2.00 " 300 Begonia Rex, best vars. 2-in., 2.50 " 100 Hibiscus D. Scarlet, year-old plants, 2-in., 2.50 " 90J So. Market St., GALION, O. MONEY MAKER Lizzie JIcGowan Carna- tion, rooted cuttings JIust go faster. Price reduced to $5 per 1000, as eood as the best. Also Geraniums from 2 to tVi- in. pots. Best icinds mixed; used by the wealthy people of Trenton, N. J., past season. Now ready for 31/2 or 4 in. pots, at $2.50 per 100, $30 per 1000. Sample free. Cash B. F. MUSCHERT. P*^"" VALLEY. PA. Always mention the American Flor- ist when you order stock.<^ Al. Rooted Cuttings. Al. DAYBRE.\K. finest stock in country .. . Per FLORA HILL, EMPRESS, MRS. JiORTH- 100. WAY $2.00 EVELIXA, MRS. JAMES DEAN, ARGYLE 4.00 Cash with order. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. SPECIAL.TY. I. M. rOSTEP, 45 King Street, OORCHESTIR, MASS. 984 The American Florist. Mar. i8. NorthamptoD, Mass. Trade has held remarkably steady all winter and it has been very often more difficult to procure flowers than to find customers. Good carnations have not been easy to find at any time. At present flowers are more plentiful and the store windows are gay with the usual display of spring flowers and plants. There are s. few Harrisii seen but the bulk will not put in an appearance until Easter and, judging from the appearance of several batches, there will have to be some tall hustling to make them appear at that date. Azaleas are meeting with good sale and are in fine condition. The spring exhibition of the horticult- ural society will be held in City Hall on March 29 and 30 and will bring out some nice stock. Donald McGregor, who has been gar- dener on the Lyman estate for several years, has been promoted and will have •charge of the entire place after April 1. Alex. Parks has just recovered from a severe attack of the grip. G. W. TaORNILEY.. Portland, Ore. We have recently experienced some very cold weather, 2° above zero being very severe for this city. Two of our craft, Herman Lowitz and George Otten, were burned out, each losing several hundred dollars. Several of the others had all thej' could do to save their stock from freezing. Nearly all the outside rose bushes are killed. Martin & Forbes will put up four houses this spring on their land at Mt. Tabor. The new range will contain about 15,000 feet. S. J. L. 75,000 CARNATIONS 75,000 Flat RTOVvn, well rooted, strong stock. CASH WITH ORDER. Per 100 Per 1000 GOLI.VTH (new), rose pink .... $8.00 $70.00 SNOW QUEEN (new), white . 5.00 40.00 UNCLE SAM (new), variegated. . 5.00 40.00 PLUTO (new), dark cerise .... 3.0O 20.00 MRS. S. A. NOETHWAY 2.50 18.00 GENESEE 1.50 12.00 VICTOR 3,00 25 00 McBURNEY 2.50 20.00 JUBILEE 2.50 20.00 ARMAZINDY 2.00 15.00 TRIUMPH. 2.00 15.00 MAYOR PINGREE 2.50 20.00 DAYBREAK 1.50 13.00 FLORA HILL 2.00 15.00 TIDAL \\\\\: 1.5(1 13.00 E(im: i,u i;i;n, scott \.'m \i.m HENRY A. NIEMEYER, Erie, Pa. CARNATIONS Well rooted, strous. healthy cuttings. Argyle $4.00 per ItW, $35.00 per 1000 Daybreak 1.50 '■ 10.00 L. MoGowan 1.00 " 7.50 Emilv Piersou 1.00 '■ 7.50 Wm. "Scott .... 1.00 " 7..50 Cash with order. MARTIN A. MAGNUSON, 330^ N. Western Ave., Station X. Ohicago. p J • ROOTED ^ Cflrn^llOIlS CUTTINGS. White Cloud, $4.00. Ar-jvle, $3.00. Mrs. Jas. Dean, ^.00. Empress, $3.00. Evelina. $;l.0O. Painted Ladv, $3.00. Flora Hill, $1.50. Triumph. $1.'50. Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash with order. H. P SMITH. - - PIQUA. O. I ROBT. CRAIG & SON I I Roses, Palms f (m (^ and Novelties in Decorative Plants. % Market and 49th Street, PHILADELPHIA PA. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS Prom FLATS Not Rooted Cuttings but HEALTHY YOUNG PLANTS FROM SOIL. You will get 100 plants to grow out of every 100 plants you pay us for. Worth 30 to 40 per cent more than inferior rooted cuttings shipped out of sand. STANDARD VARIETIES. PerlOO Per 1000 ARMAZINDY $2.50 $20.00 D.-iYBRE.VK 2.60 20.00 FLORA HILL 2.50 20.00 JUBILEE 2.50 20.00 LIZZIE McGOWAN 1.75 15.00 MAYOR PINGREE 2.50 20.00 PORTIA 2.00 15.00 TIDAL WAVE 2.00 15.00 VICTOR 3.00 25.00 WILLIAM SCOTT 2.00 15.00 ALASKA 1.50 12.00 VARIETIES OF 1898. Penoopenooo ARGYLE 5.00 BON TON 4.00 CERISE QUEEN 5.00 EVELINA 4.00 EMPRESS .5.00 GOLD NUGGET 5.00 MARY WOOD 3.00 MRS. G. M. BEADT .5.00 MRS. JAMES DEAN .5.00 WHITE CLOUD 5.00 MRS. F. JOOST. 5.00 MRS. S. A. XORTHW.VY 3.00 SNOW QUEEN 5.00 NEW YORK 5.00 New Varieties for 1899. ] ^iSZy°MA^cH'^i^ 40.00 35.00 40.00 30.00 40.00 40.00 20.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 20.00 40.00 40.00 ST. EVANSTON per dozen. $2.00; per 100, CANNAS. We have a flne stock of all the best sorts. Price, per doz., $2 00; per 100, $10.00; per 1000, $75.00. 14 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK. YflUGflflN'S SEED STORE. '''''^^ZV^o'J''"- New Variegated Fancy CARNATION SANDUSKY. One that can be grown at a profit for two dollars per hundred blooms. TRY IT. ,$10.00 per hundred; $75.00 per thousand. \Sr. B>. HJ^T^T^^ Olyde, Olxio. CARNATIONS. Not Rooted Cuttings, but Well Estab- lished Plants in 2 in. Pots. Absolute- ly Free from Every Trace of Rust. Alba Superba $3.00 Alaska 1.75 Annie Lonsdale 1.75 Bon Ton 3.00 Empress 2 50 Ethel 8.50 Genesee 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.50 Kathleen Pantland, Kitty Clover Lizzie McGowan 1.75 Maud Dean 1.75 Meteor 1 75 Mrs. James Dean 3.00 Morello 8.00 Portia 1.50 Rose Queen 1.75 Tidal Wave 1.75 Wellesley 3.00 1000 $25.00 15.00 15.00 25.00 15.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 15.00 20.00 20 00 20.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 25.00 15.00 12.50 15.00 15.00 25.00 5 Per Cent. Discount for Cash with Order. LITTLE SILVER. NEW lERSEY ; J. T. Lovett, CARNATIONS Healthy Rooted Cuttings Now Ready. Flora Hill, Alba Superba, Mayor Pingree, Jubilee. Hector, Victor, Daybreak, Triumph. Wm, Scott, Armazindy, Minnie Cook. W rite for prii-.-s. PENNROCK CO., Box 252, Wilmington, Del. It 'VCill JE»£»>r -^ot-l To correspond with me reaardlnK <''Hrinitlon Cut- tiilGH 1 can supply all the standards and novelties at the lowest market price. Also AflparnuusPlumosus Nanus, strong 21nch stock ready for a shift. $4.00 per 100; »35.00per 1000. Address s. S. SKIDELSKY, .^»»____I653 N. 7th St.. PHILADELPHIA. CARNATIONS! ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1000 MRS. GEO. M. BRADT...$5.00 $40.00 JOHN YOUNG 5.00 40.00 ARGYLE 5.00 40.00 MRS. JAS. DEAN 5.00 40.00 EMPRESS 5.00 40.00 EVELINA 5.00 40.00 NEW YORK 5.00 40.00 WELLESLEY 5.00 40.00 CERISE QUEEN 5.00 40.00 BON TON 5.00 40.00 WHITE CLOUD 5.00 40.00 PAINTED LADY 5.00 40.00 MRS. FRANCES JOOST. 5.00 40.00 GOLD NUGGET 6.00 50.00 FIRE FLY 5.00 40.00 FLORA HILL 2.00 15.00 ARMAZINDY 2.00 18.00 TRIUMPH 2.50 20.00 MRS. McBURNEY 2.00 18.00 In addition to the above varieties we can furnish all the leading novelties for 1899 at introducers' prices; also many- other standard varieties fully described in our New Trade List for 1899, which will be ready February loth. H. WEBER & SONS, OAKt-ANO, MO. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings of New and Standard sorts. Send for price list. WM. SWAYNE, - Kennett Square, Pa. BOX 226. If you write to any advertiser anywhere mention the paper in which you saw the ad. Both publisher and advertiser will like vou better for it. t899- The American Florist. 985 Golden Gate Rose Cuttings . . . TWENTY THOUSAND bushes now flowering on our benches. AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY, Washington, D. G. gVERY FLORIST should ^ grow this American novelty. We cut over 2000 blooms from a 200-foot house on the 24th of December. ^^^ It is the largest tea rose ever originated. Strong rooted cut- tings, $3.00 per 100. Special rates on large orders. Sample order of twenty-five free by mail on receipt of One Dollar. Delivery commences March 25, 1899. ^^^Ji Maud Adams. OEEP cerise red of a very pleasing shade under any light, a large, bold", handsome flower with extra s'trong stem, 18 to 24 inches high, with good calyx and exceedingly free flowering. The flow- ■ers sold in New York last season and the present one at }8.00 per 100. It was one of the sensations in cut flowers the whole season. Certificated N. Y. F. C. '98. PRICE: $2 per doz.. JIO per 100, $7,i per 1000, ■6at doz. rate, 50 at 100 rate, 250 at 1000 rate. FOR SALE BV FRANK NIQUET, V^^ Patchogue, Long Island. N. Y. OOHN N. MAY, E. C. HILL & CO., Summit, N. J. Richmond, Ind. VAUCHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. PERPETUAL BLOOMING HYBRID CARNATIONS. Crossings BETWEEN MARta'ERiTE and Kemont- ANT Oui of one dozen registered varleliee uC tbls new type of (Jarnatiuns we have aeJected one variety— Vul can , color brlnht red. tlowere medium size, robust grower, needs do support— to offer to the trade tbls season In order to make tbe florists acquainted with thpse varieties as summer-bloomlnK Carnations. Prices are made to suit evervooe's pocfcet — ;> for 25 cts . $l.OU per doz.. Jo.iiO per ICO; 2oal lUJrate. Address C. EISELE, ntli .^ .T-rTerson Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. -Inch, strong. 2 and 3 eye cuttings, $2.50 per 00; $25 00 per louo. Roses t BRIDES, MAIDS, PERLES, METEORS, \WHITE COCHET. Also a choice collection of DRY CANNA ROOTS, $2.00 per 100. The E. HIPPARD CO., - Youngstown, 0. Please mention American Florist. FINEPERLES^ WOOTTONS in :*-in. pots, as well as Beauties, Maids, hrides. Meteors, La France and Kaiserin, now ready. Send 50 cts or $1.00 for sam- ples of what you want and prices. OARNATIONS, out of flats, ready now. Itooted Cuttings of all roses except La France """' Wrul^'GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. LONG DISTANCE PHONE 14. When writing mention the American Florist. ...CARNATIONS... Rooted Cutting8.<^FIne Stock. DAYBREAK. $1 50 per 100, |12 00 per 1000. WM. SCOTT, $1.00 per 100, |7.50 per lOOO. CASH WITH ORDER. C. SOLTAU & CO., 199 Grant Ave. JERSEV CITY, N. J. It is time you were thinking about CARNATION STOCK for next season. It pays to buy only the best. Will have them in large quantities, of all the leading commercial varieties. Ready Jan. 1st end later. Write me for prices. Address CHAS. CHADWICK, Lock Box 11, Grand Rapids^ Mich. Mention The American Florist. THBJ JVR'W leossBJ ADMIRAL DEW[Y! A Sport from Mme. Caroline Testout! '\A/hfl+ If I rkoLrC I lUrA* Its color is a delicate blush pink, shading to Wndl U LUOKS5 LIKC. ^^j^^ j^^ ^^^^^ j^ globular, expanding into a large, full and fragrant flower without showing center. The flowers are borne on long, stifi' stems, requiring little or no tying. W/' hat It Dof ^ • ^'^ '* "^^^y vigorous in habit and a remarkably free bloomer. TT iitxv IL i^KJ\,;s . Being fastigiate in growth, with little underbrush, the plants may be set very close in the bed. (.\ house containing 1800 plants yielded 500 blooms a day last December.) It is hardy and a splendid bedding rose. WHAT THE RETAILERS THINK OF IT. Mr. .John H. Tatxor, Bayside, L. I. (Copy.) Dear Sir: — 1 cannot help but write you regarding tiie new rose "The Admiral "Dewey." which you have been shipping me for the past few weeks. Its beauty and lasting qualities are, in my opinion, unequalled in the rose world. The demand for this is steadily increasing, and is indeed wonderful, considering the short time it has been on the market. Wishing you success with regard to same, I am Yours very truly, J. FLEISCHMAN. Mr. John H. Taylor, Bayside. L. I. Dear 5i>-.-~Please ship me Friday night 100 Admiral Deweys— nothing else will do. Be sure to ship them, as I have orders for them all. H. G. EYRES, Albany. Mr. John H. Taylor, iJcaj'.S'iy.— Please ship me Wednesday night the following: 200 Maids and 100 Admiral Dewevs. Admiral Dewey roses are taking very well and I may be able to sell a large number. H. G. EYRES." ITS RECORD AT THE EXHIBITIONS: HONORABLE MENTION, BOSTON; BRONZE MEDAL AND CERTIFICATE. NEW YORK. Orders Reckited NOW. PRICES FROM 2V4-IN. POTS Delivery Begins May 1, 1899. One plant $ 1 00 | Fifljr plants $17.50 | Five hundred plants $125.00 Twelve plants 9.00 1 One hundred plants 30.00 I One thousand plants 200 00 B-OR, S-A-LE BY E. G. HILL & CO., ^^^Fn'E?^"' LAKE VIEW ROSE GARDENS, Jamestown, N, V. "Lady Dorothea" WINNER OF SILVER CUP as best New Rose, Chicago Chrysan- themum Show, November, 1808. CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, New York and Toronto. THE FLORISTS' ROSE, a free bloomer; always an attractive and selling ■•.."..■•..■•..color. No bull heads. .••..■•..■..•• I PLANT, So-so ■a " 4.00 100 PLANTS, $25.00 250 " 50.00 JOHN H. DUNLOP, Toronto, Canada. MAID OF HONOR BRIDESMAID EXCELLED BY THIS NEW ROSE, formerly called MISS CLARA BARTON Plants In i;L4-inch pots now ready PRICE: Per rOO, SI5,00-uO at ICUrate; per 1000. $r25.OO-2r)0 at lOCG rate. HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., 813 Elm St., Cincinnati, 0. E. G. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind. ""gf,"/^'^!- F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown, N. Y. OUR NEW J899 ^ jt jt jt jt ^ ....DIRECTORY.... ,^ ,^ ,^ ,^« ,^ IS NOW READY. 986 The American Florist. Mar. i8. Franklin, Pa. Zero weather, snow drifts and a scar- city of stock about describes tlie general condition of things here. Business has been exceptionally good. The demand for flowers of all kinds and for all occasions has not been equaled since the good days preceding the panic of '93. W. T. Bell has gone to Florida, to remain until April or possibly May. With no business or any other cares Mr. Bell will devote his time to the study of the flora and fauna of the Florida coast, for he is one of the most painstaking students to be met with anywhere. Among the various improvements about the Bell greenhouses that of the heating system is especially noteworthy. A new CO-horse power boiler has been introduced and with a flow of natural gas that never varies, there is enough steam to go the rounds and to spare. John and Phillip, Mr. Bell's sons, take charge of the place and to their credit be it said, that they know how to go about it, although neither is greatly past his majority. Homo. Little Rock, Ark. Last month we had the coldest weather that was ever known in Little Rock. The temperature fell to 13° below zero. Tea roses are all killed to the ground. M. W. Harron had considerable loss in plants and Tipton & Hurst lost heavily. Vestal & Sons came out safe. Fruit was not advanced much and we do not think it is injured to any great extent. William Gallagher. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings. G. H. CRANE-The leader, large brilliant scarlet. Early and continuous bloomer. GEN MACEO (Ward)— Maroon scarlet. The best of its class. Early and free. GEN. GOIMEZ (Ward)— Cardinal maroon. Free blu..miT. GLACIER (Ward)— Pure white, dwarf habit. AMERICA (Hill)— Large soft scarlet. MELBA (May and Craig)— Light pink. WHITE CLOUD— All who have tried this variety declare it to be the best white carnation ever introduced. GOLD NUGGET, yeliow. NEW YORK, cerise pink. MRS. JAS. DEAN, MARY WOOD, white. light pink. MRS. GEO. M. BRADT. Also the best of all the other 1898 and stand.ird varieties ^^Send for our complete descriptive Price List. F. Dorner & Sons Co. LA FAYETTE, IND. CARNATION SEEDLINGS From haud-fertili/.ed, winter-blooming varieties. Sent free by mail. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, D. G. ALL SEEDS SOLD. CARNATIONS ^°"^^^"- WM. SCOTT, TIDAL WAVE, McGOWAN, SILVER SPRAY, .fl.OO per 100. FLORA HILL, DAYBREAK, .lUlSILEE, FIREFLY $2.00 per lOU. Clete list mailed free. CEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. Bassett & Washburn's ROOTED CUTTINGS of Roses and carnations, guaranteed as good as can be grown and free of all disease. We shall have a nice lot ot plants in2i4-in.pots ready Mar. to. Per 'GO Per 1000 f-J/^ r-» I~« t7» METEOR .11.50 $12.50 i^Xj^i^^, BRIDESMAID 1.50 BRIDE 1.50 CARNATIONS. PINK. TRIUMPH WM. SCOTT PAINTED LADY DAYBREAK ARGYLE MRS. FRANCES JOOST. McBORNEY' lOO $1.50 1.00 i 00 1.50 4.00 5.00 1.50 RED. DAZZLE... JUBILEE.. BON TON. MAROON. 1000 $12.50 7.50 35.00 12.50 35 00 50.00 13.50 $35.00 17.50 35.00 EMPRESS $4.00 $35.1 Greenhouses and Residence, HINSDALE, ILL. Long Distance 'Phone No. 10. BASSETT & WASHBURN, WHITE. 100 1000 FLORA HILL $1.50 $12 50 MARY WOOD 5.00 40.00 The lartreet and best white Carnation that Is grown. Has a strong, stiff stem, and a constant bloomer. SpU In the market to-day for nearly double any other white Carnation we handle. EVELINA $4.00 VARIEGATED-White and Red. PSYCHE $4.00 ARMAZINDY 3.00 YELLOW. $35.00 STORE, 88 WABASH AVE.. CHICAGO. ILL. Long Distance Phone Main 223. ROOTED CUTTINGS ROSES AND CARNATIONS. VY/E offer well-rooted cuttings of Roses and Carnations. Our stock is clean and will be tborovgbly rooted when sent out. Special care given to packing and shipping of orders. J. A. BUDLONG, Wholsale Florist, ...CITY STORE... 37 & 39 RANDOLPH ST. CHICAGO ROSES. Per 100 Per 1000 AM. BEAUTIES $2.50 $22.50 METEORS 1.50 12.50 BRIDES 1.50 12.50 BRIDESMAIDS 1,50 12.50 CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 ARGYLE $2.50 $20.00 ARMAZINDY 2.00 15.00 SCOTT 1.00 7.50 McGOWAN 1.00 7.50 TIDAL WAVE 1.00 7.50 ROOTED CUTTINGS Evanston Carnation Drop us a postal and we will send you a sample Cut Flower of the Evanston Carna- tion, and you can convince yourself that it is all that we claim it to be — the best scarlet money-making Carnation on the market at the present time. PRICE: $7.00 per 100; S60.00 per 1000. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., p^bo^ios. Milwaukee, Wis. CARNATIONS r:. SCOTT METEOR BRIDESMAID GOLDFINCH STUART UNCLE JOHN $1.25 per 100. WHITE CLOUD DAZZLE $3.50 per 100. DAYBREAK FLORA HILL MME. DIAZ ALBERTINI $2.00 per 100. 3 to 4 inch pots. $4.00 per 100. Cash ^VlTH Oudek. McDonald & Steele, CRAWFORDSVILLE, IND. Carnation Cuttings. Jubilee and Triumph, the beet red and pink, rooted, strong and clean $1 40 per 100 not rooted, strong and clean 75 Albertlnl, very fine Block, rooted, strong 1 £0 not rooted strong and c'ean 1 OU Daybreak. Ivory and McGowan, rooted. ei tra strong 1 00 not rooted, extra strong 60 LE MARS GREENHOUSES, Le Mars, CARNATIONS. I tooti'ill'uttili-s..f Nov- ■Itics luiil SliiiulMr.l Vii- rii'ties. Send for price list. Violets. Also Lady Campbell .SwANLEY White iintl Califoiinia GIANT DOUBLE ALYSSUM. IV. R. SHELMIRE. Lock lios 10, Avondale. Pa. The Morris Floral Co. AD. A. THE SPOT CASH GREENHOUSES, ^ — MORRIS, ILL. TRADE LIST, March, 1899. CARNATION CUTTINGS. p„ loo Argyle, fine dark pink JS.OO Evelina, best paying white 3.00 Empress, daric red 3.00 Gold Nuprset, yellow 4.00 Painted Ladv 3.00 P.svclie, yariegated 2.00 Jhirv \Vood, white 3.00 Flora Hill, white 1.50 Daybreak, shell pink 1.50 Triumph, the big pink 2.00 Jubilee, scarlet l.i>0 Mayor Pingree, big cream 1.50 .\rraazindy. variegated 1.50 Victor, pink ..." 2.00 John Y.oung 4.00 New York 4.(K> Mrs. Jas. Dean 4.00 Mrs. Frances Joost ... 3.50 • 6 cuttings at UW rates. GET THE GEiTESEE '^rBYsr' Commercial White Carnation. Has. Willi me. ilurlnt: Dec.Jan and bo far In Feb,, out-yielded S. Spray by nearly '.i. seems to be a con- tinuous bloomer, pure wblte. '.^l^-lnch: no culls; does equally well on llghtor heavy soli. Have not lost a plant out of KUMI planted, nor seen a single case of stem rot. A strong grower. A few thousand to spare at the low price of $;i,.Ml per UKI; %m per UXW Marie Louise Violets, rooted runners :)0c per 100. French Caiiiias, mxd. mostly yellow, dormant. $3- per 100. Now ready. W. C. Stroh, Attica, N. Y. Everybody is more pleased if you say "saw your ad. in the American Florist" when writing. i8gg. The American Florist. 987 Mv onlire stork of Amaryllis Anllca, a t;raiiil lot of bulbs. 3', to 4!4-in.-hcs in diam- eter, rrioe on application. Gov. Griggs A strong, healthy grower, foliage of a rich metalic lustre; prolific and continuous bloomer, flowers 2^ to 2,3/ inches, on long, stiff stems, one of the best light pinks ever in- troduced ROOTED CUTTINGS. S7S per 1000, $10 per 100: S2 per dozen. SOMETHING NOVEL FOR EASTER. GENTTINE EN'GI.ISH FBIMROSE, :i iliL-h pols. jiHIlO piT 100; $l.nllppr.lo/.i-n. PRINCESS DE GALLES VIOLETS. Tlu' best of singles, r.n.ted ninuers, $2.00 per ItlO. A BARGAIN. ^ J- J- Mv entire stork of Amarj t;ranil lot of bulbs. 3', to 4!4- eter. I'riee on applieation. JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J. Plants! Plants! OUR MAMMOTH VERBENA : : plants are now ready, 'i'hese are line, strong plants, and will surely please vou, at S2.00 per 100; 118.00 per 1000. We still have plentv of Hooted Uullingsof Verb.mas. OUR CARNATIONS are fincJ* c. hu»j:f^k1wI>, CLAY CENTER, ^ KANS. '^maaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiitimmiMJ. EDWIN UTLEY I I SWEET PEA I I SPECIALIST. I 5 280 Westmoreland Avenue, Sj TORONTO, CANADA. |^ First Prize at Toronto Exhibition S 1S9.'"), 189(5, 1897 and 1898. 1 LIST ON APPLICATION. % %^mmfmffh»mfmwfmff''''wm.'fftm Pansies THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Fine pi;l.nL^ from cold frames, in bud and bloom, $1.50 per 100, by express or Treif^ht. No small plants left. Fin- est, mi\cd Pansy Seed, $1.00 per pkt. Cash with Order. E. B. JENNINGS, I- B. 254, Southport. Conn. Grower of the finest Pansies. VIOLETS, VIOLETS, VIOLETS! penoopenooo Swanley White, 2-ln pots S3.00 J25.0O runners 1.00 7.50 Lady H. Campbell, 2 In. pots 2.60 SO. 00 runners 75 5 00 Marie Louise, 2-ln. pots 2.50 20.00 California, slDEle, 2^i-ln pots 3.60 20.00 ■■ ruoners 76 5.00 Princess of Wales, 2Mi-ln. pots 5 00 40.00 ■ St.. Grand Rapids, Mich. HENRY SMITH. i;» Jb SPEGIflL OFFER-GHEflP! Anybody who intends to grow UCATll here is your chancel Speak quick if nLHin you want any. I have a surplus of fine bushy plants from 3i4-iu. pots of the Xmas variety, ERICA FRAGRANS, $15>-00perl00. Cash must accompany all orders. A. Sr.Hlii THFIS, Box 78. Coliege Point, 1. 1. N. Y. ABY PRIMROSE. ^^^.^THE NeWEST THING FOR EASTER and CHRISTMAS BLOOIVIING..^^.^ Blooms in thumb pots, grows r.apidlv. S(H>n fills a 5-in. pot and earries 50 to 100 sprtivs of rosv flowers 13 to 18 inc^hes long, wbioh last four weeks uh.Mi e'lit and « holesale at *2 per 100. In bloom the whole year, i ,r.i\v s liiiel> in r,,ld lenise. 12 plants for Si.SO, lOO for SIO; express prepaid. New, Swect-Scentcd $1000 Calla, Very dwarf and free bloomer. The fr;igra nee of Violets and Lilies. Asparagus Sprengeri Will Soon Go Up. 2-in., $4 per 100, express; 25 for $1.50, mailed; 100 seeds. .$1. 3V4 " 7 ■■ ■■ 25 •■ 2.50 " lOOO '■ 7. A. BLANC & CO., - Philadelphia. FOR EASTER! Fine stock of HARRISII, LONGIFLORUM. P/EONIES, cut, $12.00 per 100. DUTCH HYACINTHS in fanciest variety, either cut or on their own roots — 1st size, $10.00 per 100; 2d size, $(3.00 per 100. Strong TULIPS, either cut or on own roots, choicest varieties only. Also fine DOUBLE DAFFODILS, $4.00 per 100. LILY OF THE VALLEY, cut or on own roots, $3.50 per 100. CROCUS, cut, $1.50 per 100; on own roots, ,■' to 1 buds and flowers, $3 per 100. Place your Orders Now for Easter. H. SCHILLER, Madis'Inltreet. Clilcago. r>A.H:rviA.«s the Tens of Thou- sands. My prize winners carried off the litk'be honors yet awarded the dahlia— a dlplomi medal at the Omaha E.vposltlon. Get my catalOKue before orderlntj elsewhere. Box 382. W. W. WILMORE. Denver. Col. Six fine varieties, from 2-inch pots; all large, well-grown plants, ready for immediate shift. Splendid stock. Price, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. EDWARD B. JACKSON, ^^t^^g^"- CAN N AS 8to%vu, Pa. Will exrhanne for White Cloud. Mrs. .Jas. Dean. Mrs. (;. M. Hrtnlt carnations; or Golden Gtite rose. It is not much trouble to mention the American Florist when corresponding with an advertiser. Begonia I Gloire de Lorraine. | jS The finest winter-flowering plant S » in cultivation. In bloom half S fm the year. We olTer for delivery K g Plants from 2K-ln pots, 25c. each; g 0 $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100. a S By mail. 10c each extra. » S Our Florists' Wholesale List of new S g and choice FLOWER SEEDS g 0 •.■.•.■.•.■.mailed free.'. •.■.■.•.■. t? g ™^ Farquhar's Columbian Prize g g Cyclamen. 'HtriNtsrinthewond. g R. & J. EARQIHAR & CO., % i 16 & 19 South Market St., Ji J- Ji BOSTON. QQSQSQSQSSQQQS 13000 CANNAS!| :j E-xtra strong liulbs in the fol- ■5 lowing varieties : ^ FLORE^CEVAUGHAN MME CROZY :- CHAS. HENDERSOV QUEEN CHARLOTTE 3 ELDORADO AUSTRIA ^ ITALIA and BURBANK ^ $2.50 per 100 or $20.00 % per 1000, cash. W. A. Wettlin,""«Tv^.^'^^^- '"^wmmmnmmmmmfm^mmmm^ Adiantum Farleyense. FINE PLANTS In 5-lnch pots at $;t.OU per dozen. EDWIM LOWSDALE, Wyndtnoor, I Money order otli.-e, I Chestnut Hill. Sta. H.' Philadelphia, PHILADELPHIA. LILY OF THE VALLEY. 1 and 2 years old, planting pips (nainbiir;; >toek). per 100, 30ets.; per 1000, $2.00. 1st s GLADIOLUS, Choice Mixed. .25 per 100, Jfi.tlO per lOOO -u size 75 ■■ 4.00 ('-4Sa WITH OUriER I'LE.\SE. WM. A. FINGER, HICKSVILLE. L. I. J EXTRA 'choice VYoWER 'se'edV. 1 il-Lst free cm applhatiun. ! FRED. ROEMER. Seed Grower, t ou,-lh. Florist's sample collectlonof 20 varieties orchids, parcel postpaid, SJtfl.OO. J. A.. Jvioi>oxvHcr^r^, Apartado 167, CITY OF MEXICO. Chrysanthemums. ffl.W piT nil), *is 0(1 |i,.r 1000. Rooted Cut- l,iii"s JL.'SII |i.T lUO. JflO.OO per 1000. BEGONIAS. Kubra, Krfoi^li, K.r,» p.T 100; Vernon, $.'! piT 100; Berth.iCliiLi. am Imt, $2 per 100. HELIOTROPES. FUCHSIAS. GERANIUMS, assorted, $2..50 ptT 100. COLEUS. $2.00 per lOO MOONVINES, $2.50 per 100. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. Chrysanthemums. We are Headquarters for all '99 Nov- elties. Also complete list of best commercial varieties. Clorrespoudeiice Solicited. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. GERANIUMS. I offer a superb lot of 50,000 Geraniums in fiue coudition. All are well established in 'i\^ in. ]ii>ts, .iiist ready fur shifting to S',^ mid 4 in. pots. All are in perfi'it health and strictly true to name. Five Per Cent. Discount for Cash. THREE GRAND NEW VARIETIES Now First Offered., Yellow Kid. Ea., .'lOc; doz,, .$.5.00 Cardinal (.SV//.) Ea., 3.5c; doz., $2. .50 Pink Gem (Ubl.) Ea.,35c; doz..*3..50 DOUBLE. loo Alphonse Elchard $4..n0 Beaute Poltevlne 3 .50 Bonnat 350 Claire Fromont 4 00 Comtesse deHa'court 3 60 Comtesse de la Baum 3.00 Double New Life 3 00 Edward Danirlede 5. 00 Emilia de Glrardln 2.60 Fire-brand 3 50 Glolre de France 3..50 HedwiK Bucboer 3.50 J.Rlcaud... 5,00 I.a Fontaine 3 00 Li Favorite 3.00 Mad. JauUn 4.00 Mad. Thebaut 300 Mary Hill 3 50 Marvel 3 50 Miss Frances E. Willard 3.50 Montesquln 3.60 N^omt 3.60 Pierre Crozy 3 00 Ruy Blaa 3 00 S. A. Nutt 3.00 Surprise 4.00 Theocrite $400 Theo. Theuller 4.00 Wm. Pdizer 3.50 SINGLE. Columbia 4.00 Eureka 3 50 Flashlight 10 00 Gen. Grant 3.00 Granville 3 60 J, D. Cabos 4 00 3. Salller 4 00 L'Aube 4 00 Mars 4.'0 Mad. Bruant 3 50 Mad. Hoste 4.00 Mad. Ch.as. Molin 3 .50 Mrs. A. Blanc 3.50 Mrs. E.G. Hill 360 Mad. Marie Herbert 5.00 FANCY LEAVED. Mad. Salller 3.00 Mountain of Snow 3.50 Pansy Geraniums 5 00 Scented Geraniums, 10 sorts 3.00 ^ ALL ARE FULLY DESCRIBED IN I^IY TRADE LIST, MAILED FREE. I J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, W. J. 100,000 VERBENAS. TH£ 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 lOOOr. NO RUST OR MILDEW. PACKED LIGHT. AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SEND FOR CIRCULAR. We are tlie Largreat Growers of Verbenas In tlie country. Our plants cannot be surpassed. I»a. .."white;.. OlORY or THE PACIfIC NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM Early pure white, a grand large flower and strong, robust grower. Originated here on my place. Everybody knows the P/nk Glory of the Pacific, which is the |)arcnt plant of this variety. Ready March Isf; 35c each, $3 per doz., $20 per 100. CHAS. J. MARC, Gab?ierMTcl°co., Woodside, Queens, Co., NEW YORK. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Good, strong, healthy stock of the following well-known varieties: Mme. G. Bergmann EuKene Dallledouze Ivory Wm H. Lincoln The Uueen Col. W. B. Smith Mrs. Jerome Jones Mrs J. G WhlUdln Btolle de Lyon V. H- Hallock Ml8B Minnie Wanamaker Maud Uean (iolden Weddlns CiilllnKfordll Nlveus Geo. W. Chllda Minerva Bessie Burton Bonnaffon Modesto Mrs, J .1 Glesaner Mrs. Murdock Belle of Castlewood J. G. Woodford Hose Owen 30c. per doz : from 3!^-fn. pots, $2 00 per IGU. Cannes, Kood var. named $2.00 per lOU *• '• mixed l.OOperlOO Nymphaea Odorata Cigantea, Btronp; roots :s.tO per 100 R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md. NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM...^ Polly Rose! The earliest pure white Chrvsuntticimiin on the niiirket. Has Ihe strong', stui-ilv habit of ils |iar- elil, (ilMiv or (h,. [•M,-ili,-, bill iv'iu'rr "hill- instc;i,l oliunk. An.inlr.i iMi-vi-,-!:,^^ .■rrtilir;,!,- I,x I'lirx- sanllic'linilli S,„-i..|v, Orl, r '.'■.M, IMIS. ' K.-:hIv ivian-h Nt, ls«i. 35c each: $3 per doz : $20 per 100. Ordi-Ts llllial in rolation. 200 West Side Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J. Successful Growers are Wanted To know that they can dispose of all their surplus stock by adver- .......... tising in the American Florist. TRY IT NOW. i8gg. The American Florist. 989 . . . ROSES . . . Leading forciuj; sorts $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 " ' •• S-inch $5.00 per 100 50 varieties ever bloomers 3.00 " •• 20 " H. Ps 5.00 " ■ CHRYSANTHEMUMS, 2«-in. pots. Prank Ilanlv, .Mrs. M. Ryerson, Mrs. C. H. Weeks, Wni. 11. I'lni.lwiok, Snow Queen, Mrs. C. H. Pleri-c and I'eiiiisvlvania, J5.00per 100. Western Kins, Mayllower, Evangeline, Defender, Lorelei, Golden Trophy, Madeline Pratt, Yellow Fellow, $5.00 per 100. Fifty Standard SoRTS—Ivory, Mrs. Robinson, Gulden Wedding, Mrs. Perrin, etc., $3.00 per 100. CYCLAMEN P. GIGANTEUM, 4-in. in bloom, $15 a 100. CINERARIA, li]iu stock, 4-in. $10.00 per 100, 5-in, $15. DRACAENA INDIVISA. 2!<-in. $4.00 per 100; -l-inoh $10,110 iiir 100. .5-ineh, $2.00 per doz. FUCHSIAS, strong summer grown. $3.00 per 100. FARFUGIUM GRANDE. 3M-in.. $8.00 per 100; 3-in. $12.00 per 100. GERANIUMS. Splendid assortment, $25 per 1000; $'!.00 per 100 Mt. Snow and Happy Thought 4.00 " Ivy Leaf Souv. de Chas. Turner 3.00 " " Mme. Salleroi and Rose 3.00 " Mrs. Pollock 5.00 " '■ Mrs. Parker 6.00 " " NEW VARIETIES-Dbl. New Life, .1. Ricard. Pres. L<'on l'ic:is. Bruant, Beauty Pointevine and Athlete. Mme. Hoste. $5.00 per 100. READ THIS! and let ub know what you think about It. Our Geraniuin.saresTOwn m Hats and In soil— our Belcctlon, $1.M per 100, *12 00 per 1000. Mme. Salleroi In tlatB. the same, and same price. Rose Geraniums. t2.00 per 100. A few thousand of S. A. Nutt, E. G Illll. Beaute Poltevlne, La Favorite, ta 2-ln. pots, at $20.00 per 1000. nappy Thought and Kose Geraniums, 2^-ln. pots, S3.00 per 1(10. Giant Alyssum. 2^-ln. pots. $3 00 per 100; rooted cuttings. $1 OO per 100. Ageratum, blue and white. Wc par IfO; $5 per 1000. Fuchsias, standard sorts, $1 50 per 100; $12.00 per lOOO; 2Vln. pots. $3 00 per 100. Feverfew. Little Gem, from flats. $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Double Petunias, $1 50 per 100 .Salvia, Splendens and Bedman, $1.00 per 100 Heliotrope, t; varieties. $1.00 per 10(1; $".I.UO per 1000. Vincas var.. cuttings. $1,25 per 100; 4-ln. stock, line. $S 00 per 100; $50 00 per 1000. Coleus, all the best varieties, VerschafifellU and uueen, 75c per 100; $6.00 per 1000. Coleus In variety, tJOc per lOO; $5 00 per 1000. The above are rooted cuttings except where noted. tS^'Cash must accompany all orders. J. E. FELTHOUSEN, - Schenectady. N. Y. A Bargain in Stocic for ttie Right Person. PALM— Latanla Borbonlca. 21 Inches high. In 4-lnch pots t20Operdozen FERN-Cocolobla Platycoda $2 00 per 100 OR*NCE-0tahelte 3.00 BECONIA-Marguerlte 2 50 ROSE CERANIUMS-Broad Leaf and l)r Llvlnjistone 2.50 " Louie Kowand and Mme. Bruant 2.50 " gueen of the fairies 2.50 i;,U(IOileteranthe. S3 perlOO. Mt of Snow.. 2.75 All In 2'.ft-lnch pots. Tenus cash. JOSEPH LAIHR & SONS. (Successors to G. A. Mead), Box 2X0. SpringfleUl. Ohio. MAMMOTH VERBENAS ROOTED CUTTINGS, 60c per 100; $4 per 1000. Pot Plants, $2 per 100. Ageratums, white and blue, 50c per 100. Send lor list of other plants, cash with Ocdeii. S. D. BRANT, Clay Center, Kan. SPECIAL LOW OFFER of Choice Stocl<. Cyclamen Perflcuin splendens git Irum Hats In (our true colore. $3 per loii; #25 per ILtm express prepaid. Draca'ua Indlvl-a, from flats, 50c per doz , ,*3 per 100. Latanla Borbonlca. from flats. 50c per doz.,$ii per 100. Geraniums Double Grant. La Favorite. Celestial, etc . from flats, extra strong. $1 50 per 100. Cannas. dormant. Mme. Cro/.y. Atphonse Bouvler, Florence Vauglian, C.)ueen charlotte, $2 iier li;il Begonia Argeutla Guttata and Vernon, from 2 In, pots t2..-J, line. Imperial, $1.50 per doz. Luxonni' and Princi'ss of Wales, $5.00 per 100. California. C;unpb.'ll, Ad. Avellan. Marie Louise Schoenbrun, $4.00 per 100. The Conard & Jones Co. ^ WEST QROVE, PA. Say: " Saw it in the Florist." LATANIA BORBONIGA. 2M-inoh.. $4.00 pt-r 100 I 4-inL-h $3.50 per doz. 3-iuch 8.00 " •• l5-inch 4.60 " " 6-inch $9.00 per dozen. HYDRANGEAS. This stool; will bloom this spring. Hortensis 2K-in. $4.00 per 100 CINERARIAS in bud and bloom. 4-in., $12.50 per 100; 5-in., $30.00; 6-in., $4 00 per doz. PELARGONIUMS. Mme. Thibaut. splendid new double, 4-ineh.... $15.00 per 100 | 2W-inch. .. .$10.00 per 100 Mised without label ... .$3.00 per 100. PETUNIAS. DOUBLE WHITE. Strong growi-r. fr.r blnomcr.Snow White, $4 per 100 CARNATIONS SS?^.'n°gs. Lizzie McGowan, Tidal W'ave, Ivory, Alaska, William Scott, Helen Keller and Garfield $3.00 per 100: $15.00 per 1000. Davbreak, Emily Pierson and Flora Hill $3.00 per 100;" $25.00 per 1000. Jubilee and MorcUo $3.00 per 100. Mayor Pinaree, Mrs. Ch. Uuhlne, $4.00 per 11X1. W. L. SMITH, AURORA, Jtjijijt ILLINOIS. I DAHLIA ROOTS. | 'd Field Crown, in Perfect Con- '1 ^ dition and True to Nan^.e. ' ^ Grand Duke Alexis. Patrick Henry, Wilt- ^ '''A shire Lass. $S.CO per 100. . % Black Prince. Clifford W. BrutoD. Dr ' ^. Harry Freeman, Gilt Edge. Glorlosa. Hon- ,. ' ora. Mrs. A. Peart. R»d and Black, Snow- ^, . clad. Wm. Agnew, $0.00 per 100. ' \ ' Chang. Columbia. Donald Beaton. Em- ' . peror. Electric, Exquisite, Fringed Elec- . ' trli . Fern-leaved Beauty. Golden Age. (iol- ' . den Gem, John Bragg, Keynerelth, King y • ^ of Cactus, Madge Wlldflre, Mrs. Daniels, % k, Mrs. Dexter, Maid of Kent, Nympbsea, pj ^ Oban, $6.00 per 100. ^ ^ Single. Fine named, S5.00 per 100. p, ^ Fine Mixed. $4.00 C; $30.00 M. '"* ■^- Five Per Cent. Discount for Cash with Order ' ^ J. T. LOVETT, ■} I LITTLE SILVER, - N. J. ^ ^^j^'-i-.i^-'N \ \:\-v. \ \ \ \-.>v^ CLEMATIS. Large flowering, either dormant or growintr in pots, strong, healthy, home-grown plants, lOleud- ing sorts, $2,50 per dozen; $20-00 per 1000. Downing Gooseberrv, 25,000 1 and 2 year, very low. H. P. Koaes. leading kinds 11. 50 doz ; $10 per ICO Monthly Roses, 4-ln.. fine plants.. 1.00 * 8 Pfeonlee. best market sorts 1.25 " 8 " Smllax, strong, tine plants. 3 Inch 3 F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII Stron^■ 1 vear $4.00 per 100 Alternanthera 2 var, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000 Begonias in variety $1.00 per 100 Cannas. good sorts 5.00 " •■ Cyperus (Umbrella plant) 3.00 " " " 4-inch 10.00 " " Feverfew, Little Gem 3.00 " " Achillea, 2 varieties 3.00 " " Ageratum, Cope's Pet 3.00 " " Asparagus Tenuissimus 6.00 " '* Cuphea, 2 varieties 3.00 " " Grevillea, 3-inch 6.00 " " Nierembergia. Othenna each 3.00 " " Otaheite oranges, 4-in.. .12.00 per doz. Oleanders, double white 6.00 " ' " 6-inch 40.00 " Salvias 3.00 " " Smiiax 2.00 " " Velvet plants, 3- inch 8.00 " " 2i4 •' .5.00 " " Abutilon Souv. de Bonn 4.00 " " Heliotrope, four extra fine sorts 3.00 " " Czar $1.00 per doz. Violets, pot plants $25.00 per M. 3.00 " •' Viucas. 2H-in. $3 per 100; 4-in 15.00 " •' Libonia Penrhosicnsis, 4-in. in bud. ..10.00 " " 2-in 3.00 " ■• VERBENAS. Pot plants $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000 Cuttings 75 ■• " 6.00 " " COLEU S. pot plants $3.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000 Sexd for I'rick List. IN BEST ..VARIETIES. SPECIALTIES ROSES, from :i-lnch pots. CARNATIONS, for fall delivery. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prices low. Send for list. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKILL. N. Y. .It your.. Business Methods are right you can make a profit on an advertisement here. THE ROYAL TOTTENHAM NURSERIES Ltd. I. .ATE OF A. M. C. .JtlNGKINDT fO.MNCK, DEDEMSVAART, nr. Zwollo, Netherlands. M:i iiii-in- Director A. M. I'. Van der Klst. RARE and NEW HARDY PERENNIALS. Per 11)0 Anemone eylveatrls H. pi., young planta In pots . .19 00 Arnebla echioldes 10(0 Chrysanthemum max flllforme 7 60 Convallarla maj var. t'ortln 126 rrocOBmla aurea Imperlalls .'.'.'.11 00 Helenlum autumnale auperbum 0 00 llemerocallls aurantlaca major (cultivated) 27 50 Heuchera alba 7 uo Iberia aempervlrens Little Gem '..'. 8 00 IncarvlUea Delavayl 40 00 Olgae 5 00 Nymphoea Laydekerll purpurata 290 00 ■• " rosea 180 00 aurora each. 17 60 Roblnaonlana each, J6 00 Oreocome Candolll 20 00 Papaver Orient, Sliver (Jueen .!.". ' 10 CO Petasltea Jap. glKant«U8 20 no PhyaallB Franchettl 2 2.'> Saglttarla Jap. fl pi 20 00 Spiraea Aruncua var. Knelffl !!!'3r50 Viola odor. Prlnceas of Wales 1 uo Gunnera Scabra, leaves (J to 7 feet across, strong planta ... $15 00 to 20 (W Alpine Rhododendrons, strong planta y till VPholeaale catalogue of Bardy Perennials. Conlfeia. Rare Aquatics, etc., may be had free on application. List of Narclaaus In April. And Still They Come! Sava.nna. III.. March 1;'., ■'.m. South Side Floral Co.. Dear Sirs:— The Verbenaa received were ao ex- eemlonally tine that I am tempted to try aomeof your other stock. Pleaaesend the following: J. Y. l.AMBKKT, Savanna, 111. SMM AV Ettra strong, buehy aeedllngs. as large oiTili-f*/% aa the average 2-Inch pot plants. 6(ic per """ -"-Mvered. Now Is the C ve a large expense In f We can aupply any quantity on a daja notice. VERBENAS-New Mammoth, rooted cuttings, Cllc per nil); $.'j. 10 per 1(110. PETUNIAS— Dreer a Double Fringed, rooted cu- tlnga.Jl.iia per 100. delivered. ROSE and CARNATION Cuttings now ready, clean, healthv atock. well rooted, at lowest prices quoted. Send for our llata and aave nioney Terms Cash with ukder. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., ...SPKINGFIKLU. ILL, FINE STOCKY PLANTS. ALTERNANTHERAS. yellow, $1.75; red ^%iM AGERATUM. 3 v:ir.,3J4-in. pots 2 00 GERANIUMS. 16 var., 2!4-in. pots, up-to-date. a.50 SMILAX. SEEDLINGS $4.00 per 1000; .50 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM. Delaware, 0. GERANIUMS. Fine rooted cuttlnga, ml.ted, from soil $13 per 1000 2>^-lnch. ml.xed 20 per IMIO ■ " S. A. Nutt, La Favorite, etc.... 25 per 1000 Mme. Salleroi. 2'i-lnch 20 per 1000 COLEUS, Hue, from soil 1 per 100 Cash please. CARL HAOENBUROER, W. Mentof, 0. Tell theiii where you saw the advt. 990 The American Florist. Mar. i8. Omaha. SIX MONTHS OF SOLID WINTER. — OUTLOOK FOR A GOOD EASTER. — SEVEN HOUSES TO GO UP. — NOTES IN THE TRADE. It was just six months yesterday, March 17, since winter set in, giving us the longest spell of severe cold which has been recorded in many years. It has been an expensive season for the florists but the only one who is reported as losing stock is Mr. Moore, of Plattsmouth, who was badly frostbitten. The outlook is bright for a good Easter as trade has been steady all winter. Good lilies will command excellent prices, for, although the Harrisii disease is not so bad as last year, the plants seem to have set fewer buds than before. Miss Iluxhold, sister-in-law of George Swoboda, and August Lange, the well known Chicago retailer, will be married next Monday at the bride's home here. Peterson Bros, are preparing to build four houses for roses and carnations and Hess & Swoboda will build three carna- tion houses. They recently purchased five acres of land on which to extend their establishment. The Trans-Mississippi Exposition Com- pany has built another greenhouse and expects to grow most of the stock for planting out in the spring. Recent visitors were Wm. Hagemann, ol Philadelphia, and Arnold Ringier, of Chicago. Grippe. Worcester, Mass. The Worcester County Horticultural Society held its annual banquet on March 8, and it proved a very enjoyable affair. Prominent officials from the Massachu- setts and Rhode Island societies were present and were very interesting after dinner speakers. Dancing was indulged in. The fifth annual session of the Massa- chusetts Fruit Growers' Association was held here March 8 and 9. Abel F. Ste- vens gave a very interesting address on new methods in horticulture, and Ethel- bert Bliss read a splendid paper on peach culture. The shortage on carnations is not as great as it has been, though the demand continues. A. H. L. The most widely circulated German gardening Journal, treating of all departments ot horticulture and floriculture. Numerous eminent correspond- ents in all parts of the world. An advertising medium of the hifjbest class. MoUer's Deutsche Gartner Zeitung is published weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription $3.00 per annum, including postage. Sam pie copies free. Judwid t QER.MANY) Eirh THE WABASH R.R. COMPANY The Short and Quick Line between the East and West connecting Buffalo, Detroit and Toledo with Chicago, St. Louis, Kan- sas City and Omaha. The Wabash is the Only Line running sleeping cars and chair cars (free) between Buffalo and St. Louis and Kansas City. Through sleeping cars between New York and Boston and St. Louis and Chi- cago run every day. For further information apply to the nearest Railroad Ticket Agent, or to H. B. McCLELLAN. G. E. A.. 387 Broadway. New York Cily, J. D. McBEATH. N. E. P. A.. 6 State Street. Boston, Max. C. S. CRANE. Gen. Pass. & Tkt. Agt.. St. Louis, Mo. ESTABUSHED 1866 EMILSTEFFEMS> 5UCC." t1.STEFFENS. STEFFENSBROS. ^Florists' Supplies. EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF New Illustrated Catalogue Free for the Asking. 25 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA FLORIST BOXES ,,, MAILING PACKAGES The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON, OHIO. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Cycas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and immortelles. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 50.62. 54 and 56 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. John Conley & Son, Manufacturers of 2 AND 4. DOMINICK STREET. fc« r>Tr I I "iTorli:. Mention Amerloan Flortet. A. HERRMANN rr.; Florists' Supplies Send for a price list. 404-406-408-4 10-4 12 E. 34th St , NEW YORK Boston Florist Letter Go. This n'oodeii box nicely stained and vari nislied, 18x30x1^ made in two sections* one for each size letter, g:iven away with first order of 500 letters. Block Letters. 1 H or 2-lnch size, per 100, $2.00. Script Letters. 'SA. Fastener with each letter or woM. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas* and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Read ^vh:lt .some of our bt'st growers say con- cerning il: Buffalo, N.Y.. Jan. 13, :899. Thkron Parker. Estj Dear Sir:— Tour 'Mode best thlnK I have yet trU I used It this winter on SCott, Flora Hi Bkaut and GENESEE. The principle la perfect, but experience may teach us that In some varieties, for Instance Daybreak, the lower ring might with advan- tage be 3 In lower. If I could afford the first cost at once I would not ihlnk of using anything but the 'Model." Very Resp'y, Wm. Scott. Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write for prices THE nODEL PLANT 5TAKE CO., 22 norton Street, - - Brooklyn, N. Y. I™ Regan Printing House NIRSERY SEED FLORISTS CATALOGUES 87-9 J Plymouth Place, JtJtJ- CHICAGO^ J* j» I A TRADE I DIRECTORY | I costs hundreds of dollars for ^ I compilation and publication but you get it for | I $2.00. -J* Our directory lists every florist, nur- | I seryman and seedsman in America. | I THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO. | I 324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A. | i8gg. The American Florist. 991 Pittsburg. FAIR LENTEN TRADE. — FLORISTS' AND GAR- DENERS' CLUB HOLDS AN EXCELLENT EXHIBITION.— CARNATIONS AND ROSES.— A SOCIAL PLANNED. Business has been quiet, with the excep- tion of last Saturday when the very fine weather brought large crowds outdoors, resulting in a very brisk demand. Stock has been fairly plentiful and this week prices have stitiened some. All anticipate a good Easter demand this year but are afraid prices will be pretty stift". The Pittsburg & Allegheny Florists' and Gardeners' club held its monthly meeting at the office of the Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., on the evening of March 9. The celebrated Lawson carnation and the .Admiral Dewey rose were on exhibi- tion and their merits fully discussed. While both were very much admired the palm was given to the carnation from the commercial view. Fred. Burki, Belle- vue, Pa., exhibited fine roses and carna- tions, C. Blind, of West View, Pa., roses, and Gustave Ludwig, Uncle Walter, Flora Hill and McGowan carnations grown by Mr. Murchie, ol Sharon. All of them elicited warm words of praise. The club will hold asocial at the Cyclo- rama Parlors, in Allegheny, on the night of April o. A merry evening is assured. Regia. Owosso, Mich.— John Schleider has purchased land for an extension of his greenhouses. Paxton, III. — Andrew Peterson has purchased the land 160x200 upon which his greenhouses stand and will build a residence in the spring. pKi™j-r]:'£ii£l-g— « EOMPANw 13-7l9WHARrONiTi E>HILADELPHtAPl^ ^!^ it: 1 iPOTS. BRANCH WAREHOUSES: Kearney and Westside Ave>., Jeriey City, N. J. Jackson Av. & Pearson St., Long Island City. N. Y. FLOWER POTS all kinds. STANDARD POTS ""^ List and SAMPLES FREE. J. G. SWAHN S SONS, minneapouI.'minn. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRY BALSLEV, DETROIT, MICH., Rep. 490 HOWARD ST. i»^»^#^#^#%^^^^^^^^#%^»^»#^»^^^#^^M%^>^ia Butted Glass. This is no longer an experiraent, it hascometostav. TIhtp re various ways of making Biittr-d Roofs, but the 'iwst way , with the Clipper Bar. With this bar you can make a ruof that isabsolutfly fn-e from drip, and glass cannot be torn out by the wind. Butted glass makes n. tight roof, a warm house and saves fuel. Jt lasts longer, looks better and costs less than the old- fash ionod 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 notliing in greenhouse material that you cannot get from us, and all of open-air-dried Cypress clear of bright sap, stained sup, knots and all other defects. Lockland Lumber Co. Write for Circulars or Estimates. Lockland, Ohio. «^MW%^hi^^«#%^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^i Water Every Day in the Year for Flowers and Lawns when RIDER or ERICCSON HOT AIR PUMPS are used. Nearly 25,000 sold during the past twenty-five years. Prices reduced. Send to nearest office for Catalogtie "A 3." RIDER-ERIGGSON ENGINE GO. 22 CoTtlandt Street, Wew York. 239 Franklin Street, Boston. 692 Craig Street. Montreal, F. Q. 86 Lake Street, Chicago. 40 N. 7th Street, Philadelphia. 22 A. Fitt Street, Sidney, N. S. W. 25% SAVED On Your Coal Bills If your Houses are Heated by a rurman Boiler. ^ Send for large Illustrated Catalogue. Florists' ^ Edition. Let us make you an estimate FREE. THE HERENDEEN MFG. CO. Standard Flower Pots... OUR POTS ARE OF THE BEST QUALITY. We ship all goods from Cincinnati, guaranteeing lowest treigbt rates and prompt delivery. ItV Write nfl before placing yoor orders eUewhere CAMBRIDGE TILE MFG. CO., Covington, Ky. THE KINNEY PUMP. For applying Liquid Manure it lias no equal! or $2.25. The HOSE CONNECTION CO.'^'T?.'"- Meutiou the American Florist. [WW^ ><>f-*«-*HHt.*->)fc-fe-ifc-*l»hirt HIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE M'iMil'ft^TMllll'i'KW.^liiiyg OUT- 200 IBS. or TOBACCO IK ONE PINT or IIKOIttll i SOLDBYSCCOSMEN CIRCULAR TREE-i t SKABCURA DIPCO.CniCACO. i Quickly Does it. "w -«fcV*.»-»Mi-<»-*->T.)t *■ -i«:^-^»T.-»l 992 The American Florist. Mar. t8. Index to Advertisers. AnvertlsInK Uates '.'T2 i Laihe Joseph & Son.. 989 Allen J K '.177 • American Rose Co. 0S.0 98I1 II AmllDK K C '.17.' ArniBtronK I^uther — itSI Bader John IISI Bailer If A IKi Bassett & Washburn. .'Mi '. Benthey &Co '.Uo Berbee P 978 Bertter H H & Co Tt» Bernlng H G 9Ti; Boston Letter Co Bradshaw U K Brant tj I) BudlODK i \-.. Buck bee II W Burpee W Atlee & Co -ovett J T 984 988 '.189 JLiUoas J & CO 9'J2 Lypoh W B 976 Mader Paul '.m MagnuBOn Martin A... 984 IManning Jacob W ....980 Mani.i i Co HI Marc Chas J 'J88 May John N. :>.» McCarthy & Co. McKeller & Wlnter80D97.' Meyer John C & Co... II MlllanK Frank '.i?' CambrldKeTlleMfKColi'.il Mlllang & Co Carmody J D IV Model Plant St; Carmody J Chadwick Cnas i'-'^j Chicago Carnation Co 9S1 Chicago Wrecking Co.. IV Cincinnati Cut Flo Co UiIj Clncas S Boddlngton. 11 Monlnger J C Co IV Moon Samuel C 980 Morrison A Ill Conard & Jones Co — 9^'.' Morris Floral Co.. Cox Seed Co H Craig Robt & Son '■^'^l Crowl Fern Co 9.(j Cunningham Jos H. .9a'J Davis J W '.Wl Dayton Paper Novelty Co '*» Decker, Blauvelt Co .'Mi De Langhe-Vervaene L, P. ..97S DIetachAiCo... lU Dillon J L 9*-; DomerFred &8ons Co.'JSu Dreer H A 'J»3 ' Dumont & Co -gl' Dunlop John H 9Sa Eastern Chemical Co. Jj tCtchbole Henry 9)« KIsele C 9*) KlllottWm & Sons.... 11 Bills & Pollworth 9,4 Klllson & Tesson I'l; Ernest W n 9,1. Farquhar B*J & Co.'-I-N Felthousen J K *•' F & F Nurseries 9ou Finger W A 98' Fisher & Son •*« F'lo Mut Fire Ins Co... Jl Ford Bros '7 Foster Lucius U f^ Fuchs Albert J81 Gardeners' Chronicle.. ill aibbons H W IV Glblln * Co ■'- Good & Keese Co -'JU Goodwin Harries Co.. 11 Gorton & Lldgerwood.IlI Gunther Wmll 9,, Qumey Heater Co 9';*- Uaerens Aug 9'8 Hagenburger Carl .•8.| Hall Ass'n 9,0 Hales H W ,11 Hall W B 984 Hancock Geo &8on...J8ij HartM A 977 Heacock Jos 1 Uennecke C Co .'''f Uerendeen Mfg Co — '.t9l Herr Albert M 'J31 Herrmann A If-'^ Ullttnger Bros HI Hill E G & Co 9* I HlppardB 98S IV Hltchlngs 4 Co IV Uoffmelster Floral Co.'JSo Holton & Hunkel Co ,.974 '. Hooker H M Co HI Horan Bdw C 977 Hort Adv Ill Hose Connection Co. .991 Hoyt A T IV Humfeld C Hunt B H Illinois Cut Flower Co. 9; 975 Jackson E B 98/ JaoksOD & Perkins Co. I Jacobs 8 &Sons Ill Jennings B B 987 Jennings Bros Ill Johnson & Stokes 11 Kastlng W F 'J7(l Kastlng Wm V & Co.. 974 KeUer Bros 'Mi Keller Geo & Sons '.f.*'^ Kellogg Geo M 974 Kelsey Harlan P '.r,r, Kennlcott Bros Co 970 Krafts Plant Tonic... II Kroeschell Bros Co — HI Kuehn C A 9Vi: Kuhl Geo A 'JS;> Lager & Hurrell '.KS Lakev'w Hose Garden '.181 Moss Geo M. MuBcnert B F. Myers & Co . National Florists' Board of Trade 974 National Plant Co 988 Nlemeyer Henry A '.iH4 N y Cut Flower B)[. N Y Cut Flower Co... .97, N Y Market Ass'n '.174 Pennrock Co 981 Penoook Sam'l 8 970 Perkins J J & Co 977 Pittsburg Cut Flo Co. .974 Plant Seed Co II Prince AG & Co 975 Purdy & Blauvelt 'J7Y QnakerClty Mo'h Wks.IV RawBon W W & Co. Rea Bros 980 Reed Glass & Paint Co HI Etegan Printing HouBe.990 Relnberg Bros 975 Bice M Sc Co 990 Blcksecker C H 976 Rider- Ericsson Eng Co'JSl Koemer Fred B 987 Rolker A & Sons. . . .974 II Rose Mfg Co II Rose A D 988 Royal Tottenham Nur 989 Sander & Co 'J81 Schiller H 987 SohlllerJL..... 981 Schulthles Anton 987 Shelmlre W R 980 Sheridan WF 977 Blebrecbt & Son 981 Situations & Wants.... 973 Skabcura Dip Co 991 SkldelskyS S 981 Smith Henry 987 Smith 11 P 984 Smith Nath & Bon 988 Smith W L 989 Soltau C & Co 'J85 South Side Floral Co.. 989 Stahl Chas B 'J70 Stearns Lumber Co. ...Ill Steoher Lltho Co II Steflens Bmll 990 Stroh W C 980 Sutherland Geo A '970 SwahnsSonsJ G 99! Swayne Wm 984 Taylor J H 985 :jtley Edwin 987 Van Zanten Bros '978 Vaughan J C ,j7S ,)3i 9j^ H Vincent S'jr &' Son. . .938 Wabash R R 990 Wall H M Co II WatsonG C II Weber H & Son 981 Weeber & Don II Welch Bros *970 Wettlln W A 987 Wheeler-Stenzel Co... Ill Whllldln Pot Co 'J91 WIckersham E & Co. . .987 Wletor Bros 975 Wllmore W W 987 Winter 8 B 974 Wlnterlch Christ 980 WIttbold Geo I Wood Bros 989 Woodroffe Milton B..970 Young Jno 977 Young ThOB Jr 977 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. The Best Boiler on Earth for Greenhouse Heating. ALSO MADE FOR STEAM. Water Section Made in One Casting. No Leaky Joints to Worry Over. Deep Fire Pot. No Need to Sit Up All Night to Keep Your Fire Going. THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD. GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. 74 Franklin St.. Cor. Arch, BOSTON. MASS. NEW TOKK CITY BRANCH : 111 Fifth Ave., cor. 18th St. [xcluslvcly A GREENHOUSE HEATER! SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE WORK. EASY TO ERECT; SIMPLE IN OPER- ATION; ECONOMICAL AS TO CONSUMPTION OF FUEL. Send for Catalogue and latest prices. MYERS & CO., 1514-1520 So. 9th St., - PHILADELPHIA, PA. (Established 1849.) 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.3iu.x6ft.,4 " Sin. " 4 ft.x6ft.,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. Boilers oii:^.'^ For GREENHOUSES. See our Catalogue, Standard i^' .a* "I^ j FLOWER h^O LS If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capftol, write us ; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, 28lh and M Streets N. E. WASHINGTON. D. C. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANCTFACTtTRBRS OF Flower Pots. Before buying write for prloei. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrightwood Ave., CHICAGO. ILL. STANDARD FLOWER POTS First Quality. Cream Color, 1^ in., per 1000. .$2 40 I S^i in., per 1000, $ 4 95 2 in,, " .. 2 75 4 in., " 6 20 Zy% in., " .. 3 35 5 in., " 10 80 3 in., " .. 4 70 I 6 in., " 16 50 Packapos extra. C. HENNECKECO.'""^^^^"' Made by Standard Pots "'"" FoV'Jhfppin^"'"" KELLER BROS. Special Attention Given to Ufail Orders, and Special NORRISTOWN, PA, Sizes Made to Order. Price Lists Furnished on Application. t^ OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1899 IS NOW READY, AND WILL "©I |@r BE MAILED UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS."®! THE w CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MARCH 25, J 899. Vol. xrv. No. 564. Water Lilies AND Aquatics ^ W<; offer a full line of HARDY AND TENDER NYMPH^S, LOTUS AND VICTORIAS. . . I''or deconition, disphiy. or for cut flowers. W'lj make a specialty of these favorites, and our collections in both hardy and tender sorts are unsurpassed. We are pleased to furnish to intending purchasers estimates and practi- cal sugKestiuus for planting large or small ponds HENRY ft. DREER. 714 Gliestnut St., PMlaJelplila. George Wittbold, ESTABLISHED 1857. Grower and Importer of PALMS AND FERNS 1708 N. Halsted St., CHICAGO, ILL. The Largest Stock in the West! Send us your name and we will keep you posted when we have anything special to offer. E. Q. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind. CHRYSANTHEMLMS your stock of eurly varietips no:i: We le followine in large quantities, lady Fitzwygram, thi' finest ni i-Nrlic< .iml the earliest of all— blooms Sept. 3i. Mme. Bergman, Geo. S. Kalb, Glory of the Pacific — the fore;^oing, $2.50 per UK). Polly Rose (Whili- i.aory ..t the I'a.-ilic). $20 per 100. Mile. Lucie Faure, the most perfe.-t "lionnarron white," $12 per 100. fADNATiniMC .\merica, for April delivery, srand cuttings, thor- v/iniin I luiu oughlv rooted; the largest scarlet to date and one of the very freest: pprfoct in health and habit; $10 per 100, Flora Hill, Jubilee, Daybreak, X'i.-ior—^loi-k in perfect health, cuttings well rooted, selected stock, $1 nil ppr iiiO— t.ir .Vpril delivery. .\LL the best Carnations. THF TWO NFW DftSFS JIaid of Honor, $1,S per 100; Admiral Dewey, ■ IIL l*KU IXL*K MU3La ^g,, j,,.^ ,„(, At -floO per 100 .-legiint stock of Bride. Bridesmaid. Muriel Graham, Clothilde Soupert, Pink Soupert. Yellow Soupert. (Mosiliii, While Bougere. Marie Guillot, White La France. 12 finest new GERANIUMS of tlic year *:'.. :i t^rand new Hruants f,.r 75 cts. The finest strain of Cyclamen ottered In this country; clean, la free growth, separate colure. from small pots $4 per 100. Ready In April. Grand stock of Asparagus Piumosus, 2-ln. strong, $5 per 109; Sprengerll, extrastrong. 2-ln.. to per 100; :<-ln. $ti per IM. ORNAMENTAL and SHADE TREES ri^c^thrd^Sy CATALPA SPECIO^A, 8 to 10 ft per 100, $12 00 CYTISUS LABDRNUM, 4 toSft •' 12.00 ELM, American, 7 to 8 ft •' 1,5 00 EOONYMUS EUROPEA,5to7ft " 12.00 LINDEN, American, 8 to 10 ft " 18.00 European, 8 to 10 ft " 18,00 MAGNOLIA SOULANGEANA, 2J^ to 3 ft " 50.00 SPECIOSA.2"^ toSfl " 40.00 MAPLE, Noiway, 10 to 12 ft •■ 25.00 8 to 10 ft " 15.00 Silver, 10 to 12 ft " 15 00 8 to 10 ft " lOOO MOUNTAIN ASH, oak-leaved, 7 to 9 ft •• 12.00 MULBERRY, Teas' Weeping " 30.00 WILLOW, Kilmarnock Weeping " 12.00 SEND FOR TRADE LIST OF Roses, Flowering Shrubs, Ornamental Trees, Herbaceous Plants, Small Fruit Plants, Fruit Trees, Etc. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., r.^slTJeV Newark, New York. J. AUSTIN SHAW. Western Representative, 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Roses, Carnations and Chrysanthemums. All the new and Standard varieties of each in A I stock at prices to suit the times. Write for prices on large quantities to JOHN N. MAY, SUMMIT, ji ^ ^ NEW JERSEY. You Can Get the. BEST NOVELTIES As Well As the CREAM OF Standard Commercial Varieties In Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Geraniums. Cannas. Dahlias, Pelargoniums, Pseonies. Also New Acalypha Sanderi, Asparagus Sprengerii, Dracsna Sanderi, Browallia • Gigantea. Russelias IHultiflora and Elegantisslma, Abutilon Savitzii, Boston Fern, Cordata Com- pacta, Kentias, Pandanus Veitchii, Etc. from THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Send fob 1899 Trade List. C. W. WARD. Manager. Palms All Home Grown, Strong and Healthy. All measurements fiom top of pot, and don't you forget it. JOS. HEACOCK Wyncotc, Pa. ARECA LUTESCENS. Height Per doz. Per 100 4— in, pot, 3 plants, l.'i to 18 in. $3.00 $25.00 5 " 3 " 20 to 22 in. 6.0O 50.00 6 " 3 " 22 to 26 in, 9,00 ra.OO 6 " 3 " 28 to 30 in, 12.00 100.00 12 " 3 " 60 to 72 in., very bushy, ea. 10.00 A few bushy specimens, 14-in. pot, % ft. high, ea. $25 COCOS WEDDELIANA. Height. 2.x3-iu. pot, 1 plant, 6 to 8-in. per 100, $10.00 3 .. J .. 8 to 10 in. " 15.00 4 .. J „ 15-in. " 40.00 5 .. J .. 15 to 18-in.,ea., 50c; doz.,6,00 5 " 3 " 15 to 18-in., ea,,60c; doz., 6,00 KENTIA BELMOREANA. Leave 4 tor 5 tot Height 10 to 12-in. 15 to 18-in. 18 to 20-in, 18 to 20-in. 24 to 30-in, Per do/,. $3.00 6.00 12.00 15.00 18.00 Per 100 $25.00 60.00 100,00 12,=>.0(l 150,00 Rooted Carnation Cuttings. G. H. CRANE EVELINA WHITE CLOUD... .lOHN YOUNG ERANCES JOOST, PAINTED LADY. EMPRESS 5.00 MRS. BRADT 5.00 10.00 iS.OO 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 75.00 75,00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 Per 100 Per 1000 BON TON $4.00 GOLD NUGGET 6.00 FLORA HILL 2.60 TRIUMPH 2.50 1).\Y BREAK 2.,50 VICTOR 2.50 McBURNEY 2.50 JUBILEE : 2.00 ELDORADO 2,00 $35.00 50.00 20,00 20,00 20.00 20.00 20.00 15.00 1.5.00 GRAFTED ROSES, $iOperioo. North .\dams, Mass., Feb, 4, 1899. H. P. LiTTLEFiELD, Worcester, Mass,— Z);ue on application. ^ I WEEBER & DON, ""'^^^ ' J)J 114 Chambers St., New York City. THE fioodwin, Harries Co. SEED MERCHANTS AND GRo^\rER^ of Peas, Beans and Corn. OFFICE. 115 E. Kinzie St., CHICAGO. IMPROVED FARM SEEDS FROM THE World's Golden Grain Belt. rataloKue free. Samples on appllcatloD NORTHRUP, KING & CO. Seed Growers, MINNEAPOLIS, - - MINN, special Seeds, 3 JOHNSON & STOKES, 3 217-219 Market St., PHILADELPHIA. jifTTTTTTWnnTTntTTTITTTTTTTnTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT* H. W. BUCKBEE, Seed Specialist, Rockford Seed Farms,^*,^,^ i^v^Forest City Greenhouses, Lock Box 711, ROCKFORD, ILL. 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Next shipment of Mushroom Spavin due to arrive at this port April 10th. Send for my new I'rlce IJst. C. C. Watson, Junipers Walnut 8tfl.,Phlla., Pa. jfjljlg 1^iyiEE11C At? 'pLf R IS T Rmsrica is "the Prow of the Jlesseh there may he mare comfort Rmidships, hut we are the Srst tn touch Unkaou/n Seas, Vol. XIV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK. MARCH 25, 1899. No. 564. TlHIli /AlSfif®J!@/4I!SI (PlL@@l!@7 Published bvbry Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST OOMPANY. 324 Dearborn Street, Chicago. Eaatem Office : 67 BromBeld St., Boston. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. SresldeDt: W. J. Stewart, b"7 Bromfleld St., Boston, lass., secretary; n. B. Beatty, Oil City, Pa , treasurer. The fifteenth annual meeting will be held at Detroit, Mich., August. 18W. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Easter Plants in New York. The lily question has been a puzzler this season. Most of the growers have been accustomed to grow the Harrisii exclu- sively, and are unfamiliar with the slow- ness and irregularity of the longiflorum, of which much of this year's stock con- sists. The natural difficulties with the longiflorum are also increased b3' the cold and backward season, and it now appears doubtful, in the case of many growers, whether they can get their flow- ers in for Easter, while some have already nearly ruined the crop by over forcing. The Japanese stock is especially slow; grown one year in Bermuda it is greatly improved, in the judgment of many growers. The great number of varieties found in this stock is not conducive to regularity of crop; the form with long narrow leaves seems most responsive to greenhouse culture. Much fault is found with the 0-11 sizes, which are liable to throw several spindling spikes from the split bulb, and many growers are recom- mending the smaller sizes as likely to give better satisfaction. The talk of short supply of lilies which is always heard previous to Easter seems to have a good foundation this time, so that higher wholesale prices than for a number of years are apparently assured. The work of packing and shipping properly lilies in bloom is almost as much as that of growing, and no one should begrudge the grower who has been able to "hit it right" this year, a good return for his skill and labor. Prices on azaleas have been cut, year after year, until now there is but little profit in them for either the grower or retailer, and losses through custom house delays have made the azalea grower's lot not altogether enviable. The usual large quantity has been grown, and the weather has been favorable, so that, as seen at the various large establishments in this vicinity, they are remarkably even — in fact, just right for Easter. Even Deutsche Perle, so difficult to hold late, is in good shape, although, of course, no white can approach Bernard Andne as an Easter variety. Not many novelties are seen, and the few that have been tried do not show any improvement over the popular standard sorts. There is little inducement for a grower to invest in ex- pensive novelties for this country as they are rarely salable at any advance over the prices of the common kinds. The buyers here want good sized, bright- colored flowers, and plenty of them on the bush, and care nothing for the name. At Julius Roehrs' a number of new ones are to be seen, including Perle de Ladeburg, white with pink stripes; Madam Jos. Vervane, somewhat like Vervreneana; Chicago, which has a fine habit and bears rather small but shapely flowers, salmon pink with deeper blotches and white border; and Schryversiana, a sport from Verv;enana, which was introduced a year ago under the name of Mrs. A. Reichers. John C. Leveley is not a new one, but is not as generally known here as it deserves. The flowers are soft pink with white border. As was predicted at the time its possi- bilities as a forcing plant were so well shown by Jackson Dawson at the Bos- ton exhibition three years ago, the Crim- son Rambler rose has taken already a place near the top of the list as a grand Easter plant, and the thousands of them that have been grown here this season are all spoken for in advance at good prices. It appears that the Holland stock does not make as good forced specimens as does the home grown stock on own roots. There is a difference of opinion as to the comparative value of pot grown plants and those lifted from outside, but the most experienced growers recom- mend the latter, provided that the hou&es are shaded with boards and the plants syringed daily for a week or ten days after potting, and then started along slowlj-. Especial care is necessary in the last stages, as over forcing will make the flowers come a washed-out pink. If mil- dew appears a prompt application of whale oil soap or fostite is recommended. Julius Roehrs has been giving Manda's Triumph and Pink Rover a trial along- side the Crimson Ramblers. The result is unsatisfactory as regards Pink Rover, but the Triumph looks promising, al- though inferior to Ramblerinfree bloom- ing qualities. Of other roses there is the usual quantity of pot-grown Magnas, Brunners and mosses in quality equal to past seasons. In late years the ericas have taken a prominent place in this market as Easter favorites. The great variety of sizes in which flowering plants can be had, from three or four inches to the same number of feet in height, their good keeping qual- ities, and their adaptability to all sorts of combinations make them most desira- ble, but unfortunately for many sections of the country they cannot be grown successfully everywhere. College Point and Whitestone supply most of the ericas for this market. Schultheis has gone into them heavily, and one walks between long frames of them in approaching the green- houses. Dupuy has been known for years as a perfect wizard in the cultiva- tion of these difficult plants, in growing which the first requisite is said to be an even temper and amiable disposition. Erica persoluta alba and rosea are the standard sorts for Easter. Schultheis has a good stock of the yellow Caven- dishii, also transluscens, a beautiful sal- mon pink, and candidissima, a pure white, both of the long-flowered section, and cupressus, a lov\' bushy variety with lovely globular pink-tinted flowers. A few of the Christmas blooming E. melan- thera are still in good condition. There are several houses of Acacia par- adoxa in this neighborhood. Paradoxa has a better flower and better spike than arniata, and is evidently an improved form of amiata, as seedlings from para- doxa revert to that species. Yellow is also supplied in abundant quantities of genistas, which seem to be grown much more extensivelj- this season than in the two preceding years. Their delicious fra- grance should be sutTicient to maintain the popularity of the genistas. Their liability to drop the flowers soon after removal from the greenhouse is their great weakness, but this may be remedied, in part, by cool growing and gradual hard- ening off. Genista Canariensis, which a few years ago was almost supplanted by racemosus, seems to have regained its favor with the growers. Dupuy has a house of perfect two-year-old standards, the majority being Canariensis, which he finds makes a better specimen in two years than is possible with racemosus 994 The American Florist. Mar. 2^, Some of these are grown with two stems, oddly twisted together, and are sought after in preference to the single stems. The "Tail Plant" is the latest addition to the list of more or less expressive name givens to the showy Acalypha San- ded. To have an idea of the true chara- ter of this plant one should see the house now filled with it at Julius Roehrs'. These plants are furnished from pot to tip with from thirty to fifty flower ra- cemes, each measuring from ten to twenty inches in length, and the effect is grand beyond description. Mr. Roehrs states that they require a lively heat to keep them in vigorous growth. The' flower spikes were carefully pinched off until six weeks ago, and now that the plants are in perfect finish they are beiilg cooled off gradually that they may give the best satisfaction at Easter. Daisies, white and yellow, oranges in flower, and primroses in several species, will be offered in abundance for Easter, and there will be an enormous supply of potted violets which, if last year's expe- rience counts for anything, will enjoy an equally enormous sale. Violets are lifted from the beds and potted and sent in fresh every morning, as they quickly lose their fragrance when kept over in a store. Zonal Geraniums. What changes are being made in the good old zonal pelargonium nowadays! What is more cheerful and cheering in wintry weather, especially when snow is on the ground, than to go into a green- house all aglow with well grown gerani- ums in full bloom? The good old stand- bys may yet be seen in collections, but the innovations in shades and colorings that have taken place within the past few years are little less than startling. Twelve or fifteen years ago who would have dreamed of such changes? Take the type of which the compara- tively new variety Mme. Bruant now is perhaps the best known, just because it IS a free grower and free bloomer and decided and distinct in character, and the colorings and tracings of which are really exquisite. It is true that some of these newer types may not prove upon trial to be as pronounced successes as are many of our older popular favorites for what is termed bedding, but too often they do not receive the propercare and treatment; in other words, they do not have a fair trial to prove their value when planted out for the first time. The trial of new varieties of gerani- ums for outdoor planting should not be attempted in a half hearted way. Just as soon as the catalogues are received a judicious selection of the untried varieties should be made and immediately for- warded with a request to have them shipped at once, weather permitting. As soon as received they should — if the plants are strong enough— in the hands of those having had limited experience, be potted on into the next sized larger pot than that which they had recently been grown in, and placed in congenial quarters; that is to say, in the full sunlight, after they have recovered from their journey and repotting, and placed as near to the^Iass as circumstances will permit, and in a temperature at night not over 60°. I say not over 60°; perhaps 55° would suit them better, and they will do fairly well in a house the temperature of which is 50°. Sixty degrees may seem high to some growers and perhaps it is, but in that temperature with lots of light, if given sufficient space between each plant so that they do not touch each other, which will tallow of the air circulating among them, they will develop rapidly; and were it not for the pardonable desire to see the color of the flower at the earli- est possible moment, one cutting might be taken just as soon as theplant islarge enough for such a proceeding and after it has been in its new quarters just long enough for the roots to commence work- ing nicely. It is not to be recommended to take a cutting from a weak plant, or from a plant recently potted, as it does not break, that is to say, push out new shoots so freely as it does when in a healthy growing condition. If the plant is thrifty and sturdy when received by an expert or a reasonably careful man, it may be with every confi- PROF. JOHN F. COWELL. dence potted on into a 4-inch, 5-inch or even a 6-inch pot, in the hands of a prac- tical man or even a novice who is careful in watering and has the instincts of a plant grower. This is frequently done with the very best results with nearly all the so-called soft wooded class of plants. I have done it with petunias with grand success. Under the treatment recommended, with plenty of light and with air adminis- tered in all favorable weather, fine stocky plants will be the result. Just as soon as all danger from frost is over those of the colors which are deemed desirable for outdoor decoration should be planted outdoors, and if quite free from red spider, and in a suitable position, they will then have a fair trial. By all means avoid late planting, for late planting has doomed many a good geranium to be left out to freeze, when if given a fair show it might have rendered a good account of itself and been a joy and a pleasure instead of a failure. New varie- ties are often bought too late in the sea- son for them to receive the necessary attention to develop them properly. Some of these varieties possessing more than one color are not always the most effective varieties for bedding. I well remember soon after Mrs. Pollock was sent out a writer in one of the English horticultural magazines stated that to look upon a bed of Mrs. Pollock was to look upon a bedof vegetable jewelry, but for effective planting old Golden Chain was far and away ahead of the new tri- color. Forty to fifty thousand plants of the old Golden Chain were used 'n those days in some of the public gardens in England. The magenta pinks for outdoors in summer time do not appeal to all tastes alike, but indoors in winter time they seem to be all right, for no objections are raised against them, presumabh' because we are less critical in the sombre winter season when there are less showy colors to choose from, or perhaps the grays and browns and heavy greens and sometimes snows render all gay colors more agreea- ble to the eye of susceptible humanity under the diflerent conditions. In all progressive greenhouse establish- ments where a local trade is carried on a a few well grown plants of geraniums should always be on hand to give an air of gaiety to the establishment and fur- nish an opportunity for willing custom- ers to purchase. A short time ago a young man was advised to use the Mnie. Bruant, above referred to, in crossing some of the better varieties of whites with the object in view of trying to raise a new variety with white flowers delicately edged with pink — and, lo and behold, a few daj'S afterwards one of the recent new ones bloomed, possessing the style of flowers as pictured. Its name is Mme. Alcide Bruneau. Solomon Wise. Professor Cowell. The subject of this sketch was born near Boston on one of the many garden farms for which that locality is noted. He early engaged in the work of con- struction gardening and at the age of eighteen undertook the reconstruction and planting of a private place of some seventy acres in extent. This work was followed by work on public and semi- public grounds. In these years before he left home he became conversant with the methods of propagation, more particu- larly of hardwooded plants, and acquired a knowledge of the fundamental princi- ples of botany, of which subject he later became a teacher, and after an extended series of travels he came to Buffalo in the late seventies and engaged in engineering work in connection with railroad con- struction. In 1S84 he accepted a position in the department of education as a teacher, where he remained imtil he resigned in 1894 to enter the employ of the park department. During these ten years his interest in botany and horti- culture was maintained both by teaching and lecturing and experience in his experi- mental garden, and on the fruit growing establishment in western New York in which he was interested. Prof. Cowell, besides being a member of the S. A. F., of which he is on the executive committee, is a member of the American Society for the Advancement of Science, the Micro- scopical Club, Society of Natural Science, the Field Club, the Foresters' Association of America and the Buffalo Florists Club. From a barren tract of land in South Park which he undertook in 1S94 to change, it seems wonderful what has been accomplished in the way of roads and flower beds. At the present time his limited amount of glass is filled with all that is rare and of interest to the ad vanced scholar or student, for which South Park and the Botanical Gardens were intended. Berlin, Conn.— A. A. Welden reports a fine spring trade and is putting up a con- siderable addition to his glass. Newton, Mass.— Freeman & Fletcher are building a considerable addition to their establishment and will put in two new boilers. i8gg. The American Florist. 995 2^; CLEMATIS JACKMANNI AS A PERMANENT BEDDING PLANT wm The Clematis as a Decorative Plant. For effective decoration intheconser\-a- tory, greenhouse or corridor during the spring, the early blooming varieties rep- resented by the patens and Florida types are almost without equal, coming into bloom as they do at a time when flowers are somewhat scarce and highly prized. They are capable of being planted out permanently in the conservatory or corridor, where they are admirablj suited for training up pillars or over trellis work fixed against the walls, if the situation is not too shady or con- fined, and are often more appreciated in these positions than when grown out of doors, as in the latter case they are often spoiled by the late spring frosts. The patens and Florida types also give an excellent effect when grown as pot specimens, the most suitable way for training them being on balloon-shaped or cylindrical trellises, the shoots being trained into the form required while they are dormant, so that the young growths may dispose themselves naturally over the trellis before the flowers open. The natural season for these types to bloom in a cold house is about the end of April or beginning of May, but with gentle heat it is possible to get them into bloom by the beginning of March. To do this it will be necessary to start them into growth early in January, and in order to keep up a succession of bloom fresh plants should be brought in every three or four weeks. It is, however, very important that the temperature should not be allowed to exceed 45° to 55° or the flowers will not have their natural color. To obtain pot specimens young plants should be moved into larger pots about March, which could betwoor three times larger than those they are already in, as the extra quantity of good soil will encourage vigorous growth during the coming summer, this being most essential to obtain good blooms the following spring, besides saving a second potting later on. None of the clematis are very particular as to soil, but where it can be obtained a good rich loamy compost will be found the best, and if a little lime or chalk can be mixed with it so much the better, special attention beinggiven to drainage. The plants should be placed in an open position while they are growing, to insure the thorough ripening of the young growth. I would also advise giving them an annual mulching of good rotten manure to encourage a vigorous summer growth, whether the plants are set out permanently or cultivated in pots. Another important point is the pruning, which should be done before the plants start into growth and consists in remov- ing a portion of the old flowering wood and any weak or overcrowded branches, cutting back any of the tops of the strong one-year-old wood which have not been thoroughly ripened. The following are a few varieties that I can confidently recommend: Patens type — C. Fair Rosamond, blush white, with an indistmct wine-red bar: C. Lady Londesborough, silver grey, pale bar; C. Miss Bateman, white, chocolate-red anthers; C. Miss Crawshay, solferino pink; C. Mrs. George Jackman, satiny white with creamy bar; C. Sir Garnet Wolseley, bluish ground with distinct bar of plum red; C. Stella, light violet with bar of deep reddish plum color; C. The Queen, delicate lavender. Florida type — C. Belle of Woking, double, silvery grey; C. Countess of Lovelace, a bluish- lilac, rosette-shaped; C. Duchess of Edinburgh, double, part white; C. Lucie Lemoine, white with pale yellow anthers, rosette-shaped. In addition to the types already men- tioned there are other species suitable for indoor cultivation, viz., C. calycina, a greenish white, spotted, and C. cirrhosa, greenish white, which, though small, are very pretty; and come into bloom during January and February, these being most suitable for planting against a wall. There are also the tender New Zealand varieties, C. indivisa and C. indivisa lobata, which always require the shelter of a greenhouse. Some of the lanuginosa type are like- wise desirable plants, including C. Alba Magna, pure white, large; C. Blue Gem, a pale cti-rulean blue; C. Fairy Queen, pale flesh with pink bar; C. Henryi, a beautiful creamy white; C. Lady Caroline Neville, French white, mauve bars; C. Madame Van Houtte, fine white suffused with mauve-colored tint; C. Mrs. Hope, a satiny mauve; C. Princess of Wales, a deep bluish mauve; C. Robert Hanbury, bluish lilac flushed with red at the edge; C. William Kennett, deep lavender, though it does not come into bloom so early as the patens and Florida types, but its large bold flowers and delicate tints cannot fail to command admiration. These are equally adapted for planting out or growing in pots. The latest additions to the greenhouse climbers are the new hybrids from C. coccinea recently raised at the Woking Nurseries, England, which though per- fectly hardy have been found as suitable for the greenhouse as the garden, and have the advantage of being not only very free flowering but of remaining in bloom for a long time. They differ con- siderably from the large garden varieties in being smaller, bell-shaped in form and verj' thick in substance, rendering them exceedingly useful as well as very grace- ful and pretty for table decoration, and will remain fresh in water for several days. The four varieties already intro- duced are: C. Countess of Onslow, a bright violet purple with band of scarlet down the center; C. Duchess of Albany, a beautiful bright pink, deeper down the center; C. Duchess of York, a delicate shade of pale blush pink, and C. Grace Darling, a bright rosy carmine. A. G. Jackman. 996 The American Florist. Mar. 25, Hardy Herbaceous Perennials. Cerastium Boissierii and C. tomen- tosum are two very useful dwarf plants belonging to the pink family. They both make dense carpets of silvery-grey foliage, and fnitn the third week in May till the end of June are covered with pure white, slightly cupped flowers, which are borne in open cymes, can be cut with stems three to four inches long, and associate well with other flowers. C. tomentosum makes a good succession to C. Boissierii, as usually it does not commence to flower till two or three weeks later, and lasts that much longer in bloom. The foliage is more silvery and somewhat smaller. For edging and carpeting these cerasti- ums are very useful, as they bear cutting back, in fact are improved by it. Ceras- tium arvense has green foliage; the flow- ers are not such a clear white, but are very pretty. It can be used for the same purposes as the other two varieties. It is better to use the cerastiums in unshaded situations, as shade tends to make the growth straggly. Stock can be readily increased by division and by cuttings. Clematis recta or erecta is one of the best, if not the best, hardy herbaceous clematis; it is a native of Europe. The compound leaves have a glaucous tint; the leaflets are entire; the height of estab- lished clumps is three to five feet; the stems are numerous. Flowers white, star-like, in dense corymbs in some vari- eties, in others the corymbs are much elongated, and well established plants, when in bloom, have the appearance ot C. paniculata. The time of flowering is June and July, the flowers are followed by ornamental heads of feathery-tailed seeds. Dicentra eximea is a native of the Alle- ghanies of Virginia and is sometimes found in western New York. A great many plants of less beauty, are more generally known and used in the hardy plant border. The finely cut, glaucous, fern-like foliage alone makes it well worth growing, and in addition to the beauti- ful foliage, the flowers are produced almost continuously from spring till hard frost. Although the nodding purple-red flowers are not very bright, they are unique in appearance, and borne in grace- ful racemes. Height six to eight inches. DictamnusFraxinella is a very distinct, beautiful and interesting plant, indigen- ous to Europe and Asia, belonging to the natural order rutac.x, which em- braces amongst herbs the common rue, and the lemon, orange, etc., amongst trees. The leaves are pinnate, dark green, the leaflets in pairs. The purple pink flowers are borne in long terminal racemes and last from end of May till end of June. The flowers are followed bj' ornamental seed pods of a reddish brown color. Height two to two and one-half feet. The whole plant, including the root, is strongly scented. The stem, leaves, flowers, and seed pods, have glandular hairs, which apparently exude an inflammable gas. It has been stated in some horticultural periodicals that if a lighted match is held at base of plant on a close evening, this gas will ignite, and a flame run over the whole plant, causing no injury, and that sometimes, a lighted match held to an open flower will cause a slight explosion. The writer has never seen either of the experiments tried and cannot vouch for the truth of the statement. D. Fraxinella alba, a white variety, is similar in every respect, with exception of color, to the type. Gypsophila Stevensii glauca we select from the other gypsophilas because of the time of flowering, end of May till end CLEMATIS JACKMANNI AS A GREENHOUSE PLANT. of June. After flowering, as soon as cooler weather commences, clumps of long, narrow, glaucous leaves are pro- duced, and the foliage keeps its color well up till hard frost. The flowers are larger than those of G. paniculata; sometimes slightly tinted pink. The habit also is similar, but the height seldom exceeds one foot. Unless the season isver}- back- ward, we have been able to use the flow- ers of this gypsophila for Memorial day, and it has come in very useful. Massachusetts. R. N. Violet Culture. Our experience in growing violets has been so limited that I fear I will not be able to shed any new light on the subject. I will, however, endeavor to give you our method of culture, beginning at the time that runners are taken for new stock, and following along through the season. In procuring our stock we take only the small side runners, doing the work in the latter part of April or the first week in May. We root the runners in flats, seventy-five to 100 in each, using any good soil that we can get, usually soil that has been used the previous year for growing lettuce or carnations. When the young plants are well rooted they are potted in 3-inch pots and grown under glass until they arc planted, eight by nine inches apart, in the benches where they are to remain during the season. We do this planting about the first of August and the glass is kept on all summer, so that they are grown underglass the year around. During the summer season proper care should be given to ventilating, which we do by keeping the ventilators open all the time until cold weather sets in on about the first of October, when the ventilators are closed at night when the weather demands it. Our ventilators open at the ridge, so that all the fresh air is let in at the top. We shade our glass slightly with whitewash, just enough to break the rays of the sun. In regard to soil I will say that we have tried several kinds but the one that has given us the most satisfactory results has been a black, sandy loam, of a clay nature. This we mix with one-third well rotted horse manure at the time the plants are put on the benches. Proper care should be given to water- ing during the summer season as the plants drj' out ytxy fast during hot weather. We water them as often as the ground becomes drj- and give them a good heavy watering each time until the soil is thoroughly wet through. We pur- sue this method of watering during the whole season, but, of course, do not water as often during the winter months, always, however, giving them a good j watering whenever they need it. We keep the soil well cultivated, from the i8gg. The American Florist. 997 time the violets are planted in the benches until the plants are lull grown. The run- ners are kept pickedoff until cold weather sets in, after which they will not produce many more. The plants should be gone over every week and the dead and decayed leaves picked off so as to keep disease from spreading, it any appears. As we grow Lady Campbell we give them a little higher temperature than is required for other varieties. A night temperature of 50° and 10° to 20° higher during the day time is best for them. Under this method we commence picking violets the first of October and have been picking continuously ever since. To-day the plants are a mass of bud and bloom. We had picked from 2,r)00 plants to Feb- ruary 1, 46,000 blooms, or an average of eighteen to the plant. We believe this is a very good showing and should speak very favorably of our method of cultiva- tion. We do not claim that it is the best method but it certainly has done very well for us. Helpful Reminders. If a grower produces a few fine speci- mens of any plant of which he can hold a monopoly for a while, he takes a lead and finds plenty of followers who will pay high prices for stock in order to share to some extent in his success. The accompanying popularity, the aroused ambition, spurs the grower on to use mental and physical energy that has been withheld from many a worthy object in his greenhouses. I refer par- ticularly now to plants whose stems creep along the surlace of the ground or run below it, such plants as the aspidi- stra, papyrus, ferns, lily of the valley and bamboos. There are many plants of this nature, a few of which you will find in almost every establishment, but very rarely in good condition. One common sentiment in connection with them is that they do well in open beds but are a failure in pots. A few general observations will apply to the whole group, obviating the necessity of naming each and adding cultural notes, like a receipt for making cake. Wherever these plants are found wild you will notice that the parts of the lands rich in properties essential to vege- table life are monopolized by the stronger plants that find no necessity for moving, but those plants with a stem o( root- like appearance not only forage but ar- range to obstruct and hold on to an accumulation of the natural shifting nutri- tion on which to subsist. Ferns contrive to make use of leaf mould whether in sheltered ravines or crevices ol rocks; there is an annual de- posit of nutriment which causes the ne.xt season's growth to push ont. In some parts of the world this manner of growth keeps extending until the earth's surface actually encroaches upon the ocean; it is claimed that Holland would have disap- peared long ago but for a grass ot this character which kept forming new heads and which holds the sandy loam against the inroads of the water. Sandy loam and decayed vegetable matter are nearly always what they secure. As it is held screen-like it is manifest that the drain- age of this loam is always good. The habit ;of the plant requires it, forming new buds a notch higher, leaving the previous year's growth to remain dor- mant. It is necessary in potting them to provide thorough drainage, give them an annual or biennial shift, cut out the use- less roots and sink the living portion deeper. This is a safe rule for all plants with root-like stems. Seed pans are pre- ferable to deep and narrow pots for growing specimens. Sow seeds now of all annuals that are necessary for your spring planting, the delicate colors and white asters are par- ticularly desirable. All seed large enough to handle should be sown thinly in light soil so that transplanting can be done without breaking roots. One of the prettiest plants for orna- menting beds of hybrid perpetual roses after the June bloom is the amaranthus; seedlings started now and set out in the latter part of May are very attractive in Juh-, August and September. Gladioli are often used in rose beds but the amar- anthus is best; the gladioli are better adapted for the perennial beds. C. B. W. The White Seeded Sweet Peas. Planting time is at hand, and it is a wise man who profits by past failures. Probably the Emily Henderson has given us the most trou'ole of all the white seeded varieties, but it is only now and then that we stumble on success in making any of them germinate well. It is likely to be a chronic trouble. Two years ago The Bride germinated splendidly with me, but last year it "backslid," although the planting was made at the same time with the more hardy varieties, which is not a fair test. That there is a difference between the white and black seed is seen first in the thinner shell of the white seed, which accounts for the large percentage of splitting. Doubtless only a little of the seed that has the embryo exposed will come to anything under ordinary condi- tions. Probably one reason why even the best white seed is lost in the ground is that it splits before it has properly swollen. Good seed ought to hold its shell intact until it sprouts. There is this double reason why the white seeds fail, that they are less hardy in their nature, and their embryo is pretty sure to be exposed to the chemical agents of the soil before it has fairly started to grow. On the other hand some of the black seeded sorts have a tendency to make so hard a shell that even soaking will have no more effect on them than on canna seed. One year I had to file Katherine Tracy seed in order to make it swell. Now there is a philosophy about the CLEMATIS JAOKMANNI AS A PILLAR PLANT. 998 The American Florist. Mar. 25, white seed. We should delay planting it till the conditions are milder, because it is of less hardy constitution. With its thin shell, so liable to split, it ought not to be subjected to the cold, wet ground. A wait of two weeks will give better results. But my experience has taught me that that alone will not do the busi- ness. I would not advise soaking it. Last year I put an ounce of Emily Hen- derson into a manilla envelope and let the whole package lie in a sunny spot in the garden covered by about a half inch of soil. I left it there till tLe seed had swollen to about the sprouting point, and then sowed it in the row, and apparently every seed grew. Now, I think the reasons were these: The seed swelled slowly, adjusted itself to the temperature of the ground, and the manilla envelope gave just that addi- tional protection which the thin white shell needed. Justget it swollen without splitting, to the point of sprouting, and somewhat adjusted to the temperature of the soil, and it ought to go right forward. And especially if the seed be somewhat split it needs something to protect it from the chemical agents of the soil till it has waked to life and has started to grow. After the vital force has got under way nature ought to take care of it, but the critical time is just before that. The stock we have been getting ot Blanche Burpee and The Bride of late has not been split badly, but if the conditions of growing the stock had been less droughty it would probably have shown the split more. The plumpest seed shows it most. I have one variety of white seed that is very vigorous in its nature, much larger than any other white seed, and shows the split shell in proportion to its size. In some of them the shell divides almost like the segments of a peeled orange. The more favorable the season the plumper the seed, and the more it will crack open. Whether we can breed to a thicker shell is a question. What is true of the white varieties is largely true of the primrose sorts. We shall waste our first planting, and indeed have poor returns from any planting of the white seeded sorts unless we devisesome way to swell them slowly, adjust them in some less heroic way to the cold ground and protect them from the possible chemical rankness of the soil at that critical stage. They are as hardy and vigorous as anv after they get started. W. T. Hutchins. The Jacobinias. The genus jacobinia is well known in gardens, and contains about thirty spe- cies, which are all natives of tropical America. It includes now the old and well known genera cyrtanthera, libonia and sericographis. justicia is closely related to this genus and in many gar- dens the plants are found under this generic name.. Jacobinia magnifica var. Pohliana is a common plant and is grown for green- house decoration during the fall months. If well cultivated it makes a handsome small shrub about two feet high and its stems are terminated with dense heads of flowers of a bright crimson color. It has ovate, acuminate leaves, almost cordate at the base, thin in texture, quite smooth and tinged with purple beneath. This plant is often found in gardens under the name of Cyrtanthera magnifica. I have also seen it in gardens in the vicinity of Boston named Justicia magnifica. The object of this note is to call atten- tion to a plant that was sent to me by the Conard & Jones Co. last summer. The engraving shows the habit and flor- iferousness of this plant. It is a hand- some little shrub with the habit of the above plant but it is more floriferous and slightly more compact in habit. The plant was sent to me under the name of Justicia velutina. It is described in "Flora Brasiliensis," vol. ix, page 101, under the name Cyrtanthera Pohliana var. velutina. The leaves of this plant are velvet}', hairy on both sides, oblong lanceolate, acuminate at either end, mar- gin undulated and veins prominent beneath. The leaves are from five to seven inches long, including the petiole, and from one to two inches in vvidth. The tubular flowers are produced in dense terminal heads. They are rose colored and about two inches in length. When this plant is better known it is sure to become a favorite. The plants are easil}- increased by cuttings of the young growth. March is a good time to take cuttings and when they are well rooted they can be placed in small pots and grown along until the end of May when they should be planted out in the garden. If the plants are not pinched too fre- quently they will blossom during the summer in the open groimd; if required for fall decoration in the greenhouse, they should be stopped frequently. This will induce a more bushy habit and produce a greater crop of flowers when they are needed in the fall. The plants ought to be taken up from the garden about the middle of August, potted in a light, open soil and placed in the greenhouse about the middle of September, when there is danger of frost. Robert Cameron. [Referring to the above, Mr. W. Wat- son, of the Royal Botanic Garden, Kew, perhaps the best European authority on garden plants, writes as follows: "This is Jacobinia Pohliana var. velutina, which for garden purposes may be short- ened to J. velutina. Justicia is the old garden name for many of the plants now referred to jacobinia. J. velutina is one of our most useful conservatory plants." —Ed.] JACOBINIA VELUTINA. i8gg. The American Florist. 999 ROSES. THE LIBERTY ROSE. This new and valuable addition to the list of forcing roses excels both in form and color anything of its class yet pro- duced. Its nearest competitor, the Me- teor, is clearly distanced in a contest of a like number of buds placed side by side in the store or on the exhibition table. As to its flowering qualities, no comparison can fairly be made as yet, as the intro- ducers are more particularly engaged in getting up stock, and much flowering wood goes into the cutting bench. It is said, however, to be a great bloomer, and Messrs. Scott and Asmus will both devote considerable glass to producing its flowers for the market next winter. The stock will not be disseminated until the spring of 1900. As seen growing at Robert Scott & Sons' establishment it appears to bloom very freely, with every bud perfect in form, whether on a weak or strong shoot. "Bull heads" are un- known, and the color of the flowers after becoming wide open and remaining sev- eral days on the plant is practically the same, showing but a shade darker than the freshest buds. It is larger than Me- teor, the flowers shown in the illustration being from three to three and one-half inches in diameter. These good qualities, together with its delightful fragrance, make it fit to be classed with Bride and Bridesmaid, which at present are at the verj' pinnacle of rose greatness. K. AMERICAN BEAUTY BUDS DROPPING. Ed. Am. Florist: — Could you please inform me through your paper the cause of American Beauty buds dying oflf at the neck? It does not seem to make any diflerence whether the plants are in a warm or a cold house. X. Y. Z. The samples received from "X. Y. Z." on first examination appeared as if they had been stung by some insect, as in every one just under the bud could be detected a slight enlargement of the stem. On cutting these open a small cavity was found in each case and in the oldest buds the pith was quite brown and decaying, but the most careful examination under powerful lens failed to find any insect whatever. Some years ago when growing Mme. Gabriel Luizet in quantity for cut flowers I was greatlj' surprised, one morning, on going into the house in which they were growing, and where the night before the buds were so thick that hardly anything else could be seen, to find quite a good many buds broken ofi short a little below the base. At first I was inclined to blame the man in charge for having thrown something on them or else allowing the cat to waltz around over them but on carefully considering the matter both of these ideas seemed too absurd to enter- tain, and while studying the matter over to arrive at some explanation, one of the buds close under my hand snapped off", only hanging by a small piece of outer bark. Here, then, was the explanation of so many decapitated heads. On a more thorough and closer examination of the stems I found what appeared to be very similar conditions to those described by "X. Y. Z." In this particular case we lost fully ten per cent of the crop of buds by their breaking their necks and the only solution I could ever arrive at was that they w.ere racing too hard and broke their necks at the pace they were going. We had been feeding them very liberally to get extra fine flowers for Easter and the THE NEW ROSE LIBERTY. sap was being pumped up too fast for the small tissues in the stems to supply the demands of the large buds forming above, which in turn caused a sudden swelling of the tissues and these, being very ten- der, snapped under the strain. In the case of American Beauty the stem is much tougher and will stand more pressure, hence it does not break off as in Mme. Gabriel Luizet, but the effect is as bad, as it certainly cripples the bud. Pos- sibly a little less liberal feeding may rem- edy the trouble. If it does, the result will be very interesting to many readers. John N. May. unhealthy foilage. Ed. Am. Florist: — Enclosed find sample of foliage. Kindly inform me as to the trouble. I have only a few bushes with leaves like these. F. M. This trouble is what is now known as anthregmois, the cause of which, so far as I can find, is yet a mystery even with our best authorities on plant diseases, but it is undoubtedly due to some trouble at the roots, for wherever the leaves and branches are found affected like the sample sent, many of the roots of the same plant will be found inactive and dying. In some cases it appears as if some particular element the plant re- quired for food was wanting, but often- times this idea is dispelled at once as an- other plant growing close beside the diseased one will be in robust health and vigor, growing in exactly the same class of compost, and in all the theories I have heard advanced for the cause of this trouble the same can be met by equally strong arguments to refute them; thus we are left still guessing at the cause. The best remedy I have ever found is liberal treatment, with an abundance of fresh air and a moderately low tempera- ture, particularly at night. If possible keep the night temperature down to 5§° or a little lower. Keep the soil in a nice, healthy growing condition as regards moisture, without saturating the soil at any time. A dose of weak lime water occasionally will help to keep the soil sweet and give texture to the foliage. This, with an abundance of air on all and every favorable occasion, will do much to keep the plants healthy. John N. May. HoLYOKE, Mass.— The Holyoke Horti- cultural Society elected officers on March 10 as follows: President, Dr. E. A. Reed; vice presidents, Mrs. \Vm. Whiting, Mrs. H. AI. Farr; treasurer, C. E. Mcintosh; secretary, G. H. Sinclair. E. H. How- land read an interesting paper on hardy herbaceous and bedding plants. iOOO The American Florist. Mar. 25, An English Rock Garden. The accompanying illustrations were prepared from photographs kindly sent to us by the well known firm of Messrs. Robert Veitch & Son, Exeter, England. The views show portions of a rock garden recently constructed by that firm at Abbotsbury, Newton Abbot. The cultivation of choice mountain plants has long been a specialty with Messrs. Veitch, and of late years they have become famous for their pictuesque rock gardens, of which many may be seen in different parts of the old country. The designing and formation of these rock gardens is intrusted to the firm's landscape gardener, F. W. Meyer, a German artist, and thirty years ago a student at the Royal Horticultural College at Proskan, Silesia, Germany. For more than twenty-two years Mr. Meyer has made England his home, and many of the parks, pleasure grounds, etc., in all parts of England testify to his ability. The rock garden at Abbotsbury was constructed about four years ago and contains a collection of nearly 2,000 varieties of mountain plants. The site was an ordinary flat meadow, and all irregularities had to be produced arti- ficially by means of excavations and filling up. It is only about one-fourth of an acre in extent but is very pictur- esque, and the rocks and plants are arranged in accordance with the laws of nature and possess an apparently per- fectly natural charm. The rocks used were local brown lime- stone. The crevices for growing Alpine plants were here and there filled with broken granite and other kinds of stone for such plants as are "limehaters," but on the surface the whole of the rocks appear to consist of limestone only. The ground, which was formerly flat, has been excavated to a depth of thirteen feet or thereabouts. The chief features of the rock garden are a spring among rocks, a winding streamlet, a waterfall, a pond, a bog garden, a cave, an open grotto, rustic steps and bridges and an artistic combination of plants and rocks. The streamlet is studded on its banks with moisture loving plants, such as Spira;a palmata, Astilbe rivularis and others, while close by are rocks clothed with Zauschneria Califomica, edraian- thus, Rubus deliciousus, etc. Where the streamlet is broadest a step- ping-stone bridge affords an easy means of communication, and from this point the waterfall, which is about twenty feet deep, is seen to great advantage. The sides VIEW OF ROOK GARDEN AT NEWTON ABBOT, ENG. of the rocks, which here are of a more massive character, are adorned with graceful hanging plants, such as Vit- tadenia triloba. Tunica Saxifraga, Coto- neaster congesta, Aca;na ovalifolia, etc. A grove of Japanese maples is close by, consisting ot dwarf trees in many shades of color, having the ground between them carpeted with cyclamens, ferns, primulas, etc. A large group of rocks has been devoted almost entirely to different cam- panulas and poppies. The pond is exceedingly natural in appearance. It is studded with Marliac's, beautiful new water lilies, while on its margin iris of different kinds, osmunda, gunnera, rodgersia, Senecio Japonicus, Spiraja gigantea and many other mois- ture loving plants are flourishing to per- fection. The bog bed is formed by part of the overflow. It is furnished with Cypripe- dium spectabile. Primula rosea. Primula farinosa, dodecatheon, Dryas octopetala and similar plants. In a large bed close by some dozen or so different varieties of gentians have found a home, and on a higher rock in a sunny position edelweiss, opuntias, various saxifrages and veroni- cas adorn the rocks. Plants from Colo- rado, such as Townsendia Wilcoxiana, Phacelia sericea, Erj'simum asperum our- pureum and others have also been intro- duced with success. The cave is furnished with trichomanes and other ferns. It aflords room for about six seats and is cool and shady. Just outside the cave grow Ramondia Pyrenaica, Primula Japonica, Primula Sikkimensis and other good things, while from the massive rocks forming the roof of the cave are suspended Polygonum vaccinifolium, Smilax aspera, Tropaeo- lum tuberosum and many others. An open grotto in a sunny part of the rock garden is surrounded by rocks clothed with Pentstemon Scouleri, Dra- cocephalum grandiflorum, Heuchera san- guinea. Rhododendron ferrugineum, Helianthenum, etc. For alpine plants of the smallest and choicest kinds special parts have been reserved at considerable distance from plants of the fast growing tyoes. Here the choicest gems of the mountain flora can grow as they please without inter- fering with each other. Androsace Hel- vetica, A.vitaIliana,A.villosa,soldanellas, Dianthus neglectus, D. alpinus, Morisia hypog;ia and manj- others grow here to perfection. Adjoining the rock garden proper are groups of hardy bamboos, berberis, brooms, heaths, cistus and a great many other handsome things. Altogether the rock garden at Abbots- bury, Newton Abbot, is one of the best in England, and great credit is due to Messrs. Veitch, who planted the whole of this charming spot, and to their land- scape gardener, Mr. Meyer, who r^esigned and carried out the work. Visitor. Notes and Comments. When talking with a level-headed busi- ness man a day or so ago the flower trust was broached, and he made the remark that he "felt sure it was a fake when first read. Real bona fide trusts don't work in that way. Everything is manipulated and gotten into working order before a word is said publicly. Trusts don't talk." I guess that about sizes up the situation. What is most surprising is the fact that what was considered a highly respect- able evening newspaper should lend itself to such a risky undertaking, for to pub- lish matter in its pages which is so wholly tSgg. The American Florist. lOOi VIEW OF ROOK GARDEN AT NEWTON ABBOT, ENG. at variance with the truth must weaken its influence with its readers. The Public Ledger or any other reliable newspaper would never give publicity to such mat- ter without first seeking advice from recognized floricultural authorities. One matter worthy of noting in con- nection with this subject is that the paper publishing the item about the alleged trust has presumably the small- est circulation of any paper in this city, not so much because it has not hereto- fore been considered a respectable paper, but because it is too high in price for growers to buy, costing 3 cents percopy, the highest-priced newspaper published in Philadelphia. Had it not been for the fact that copies of the issue which con- tained the item were mailed to most of the florists hereabout very few of them would have seen the "news." If the object of the perpetrator was to try to scare the retailers into paying more for the flowers they were buying, the results have not by any means war- ranted the eflort. Those persons who have flowers for sale, and are the loudest in clamoring publicly for higher prices, are generally the first to break them. There are many good points in favor of bringing the producer and the con- sumer, if we may so designate the flower buyer, into closer relarionship, and if taken hold of by the right men the time may come when, for self-protection, they will have to resort to the retailing method of doing business. If ten or a dozen of the largest growers were to undertake to do that now, with a store or stores in Philadelphia, it would certainly demoralize the trade in that city, for a time anyway. Those who are now in the retail business exclusively would have to seek their supplies elsewhere, which, in cities outside of Philadelphia, would have a tendency possibly to raise whole- sale prices, and as the growers here would be satisfied to sell at a smaller profit than the retailers now receive, demoralization, even though temporary, could not fail to be the result. By judic- ious advertising some of the enormous profits now realized by the retailers might possibly be diverted toward the producers. Were the grower, who now sells his product at wholesale prices, to solicit and cater to a retail trade he would not have to work harder than he now does, but would, by well directed etTort,be more sure of making expenses than he now is under the prevailing low wholesale prices. It would be well, maybe, for some of the retailers to beware. The best of them can make advantageous terms or combina- tions with the best of growers at any time, and secure all the material they can use to advantage, both of plants and flowers, and those retailers who are not quite so good would have to grow their own flowers, or pay more forthem and behave themselves better generally. It would be interesting to take notice of the stock carried by those retailers who had to grow all the flowers they sold, and it would be found the stock needed would average less and less every day. When I stated in a few notes, which appear on page 819, February 11th issue, respecting carnations at the green- houses of Robert Craig & Sons, inci- dentally some matter relating to White Daybreak, I had no idea there were so many white Daybreaks in the countrv, and some things were therein said that were not understood. I will try to make myself clear this time. Here is the paragraph which has gotten me into trouble: "Whathasbecomeof all the other sports from Daybreak? (refer- ring to Victor.) One was once sent to me which was stated to be a white sport from Daybreak, but it proved to be a mistake, possibly a humbug. Fortu- nately no money or other thmg of value changed hands in the transaction." This was merely an interpolation, a personal rnatter entirely, which I think by refer- ring to above paragraph and re-reading carefully will be understood. To be more explicit, and to set at rest anj' thought that a reference is made to anything of recent date, as long ago as 1894 a carnation plant was sent to me which was said to be White Daybreak. It was a plant of fair size, growing in a six-inch pot, but as it did not bear the general character of Daybreak, and a few buds \yere in sight, no cuttings were put in until it bloomed — nor were there anv put in afterwards. It proved to be noth- ing more nor less than old Silver Spray. It would be interesting to know if Silver Spray was one of Daybreak's parents, as they were both disseminated by W. P. Simmons & Co. Another interpolation — cannot resist. Now as to the transaction, so as to be quite understood, if possible. This alleged 1002 The American Florist. Mar, 25, white sport from Daybreak was offered to me In exchange for other stock — palms, I think — but the forwarding was post- poned until we were thoroughly satisfied the plant sent was a real sport from the source designated. The palms were never forwarded. A white sport from Daybreak might be valuable, but it is on record that when a plant sports and the flowers resultant are darker in color than the parent, we may reasonably expect a stronger growing variety and vice versa, so that there is a possibility that a bona fide white Day- break would not be as valuable as some other whites now in commerce, White Cloud for instance. After the first greeting between W. J. Palmer, from BulTalo, and the under- signed, at the meeting of the American Carnation Society, held in Philadelphia, our friend said, "If it hadn't been for you I would not have been here to-day." So that it is sometimes beneficial to make statements that are not understood. Mr. Palmer brought some flowers of white and other of his sports from Day- break with him, and they were good. Wm. Palmer has longhad the reputation of growing some of the finest Daybreaks that are grown, so that his exhibit was very interesting. W. P. Craig was also taken to task in reference to that White Daybreak para- graph, so that this statement is neces- sary to if possible straighten out the matter, and I trust it will' have the desired effect. E. L. Lenox Horticultural Society. The following summary of the work of the Lenox Horticultural Society, since its organization in 1894, has been pub- lished in pamphlet form together with a list of the society's members and is well worth reading: The object for which this society was formed was to promote the advancement of horticultural interests among its mem- bers and the community in general, by such methods as may from time to time be deemed expedient. All gardeners, professional and ama- teur, and all patrons and lovers of horti- culture are elegible to membership, and all such are cordially invited to co-oper- ate in the accomplishment of this purpose. The society was organized on January 29, 1894, by the following: Edward J. Norman, Henry P. Wookey, J. Francis Huss, Edward Price, Alfred H. Wingett, Amidi Hans, Chas. R. Russell, Thos. M. Ferguson, R. A. Schmidt, An- thony Alberg, Geo. H. Thompson, Mar- tin Finaghty, P. J. Donahoe. The following officers were elected: Edward J. Norman, president; J. Francis Huss, vice-president; Amidi Hans, treas- urer; Alfred H. Wingett, secretary. During the first year essays, discussions and exhibitions were the principal feat- ures of the society's work. A public exhibition was held in Septem- ber, 1894, on a large scale, at a cost of over $600, which, through lack of public patronage was financially unsuccessful, but was conceded to be one of the best exhibitions ever given in western Massa- chusetts. It brought many exhibitors from outside the state, and keen compe- tition resulted, many valuable prizes having been offered by individuals, includ- ing a silver cup and medal, which had a stimulating effect, as shown by the quan- tity and qualitir of the exhibits. At this exhibition Mr. ^ohn E. Parsons manifested his interest in our work by offering the following prizes, to be awarded under the auspices of the soci- ety: $100 for the best kept farm, situated within three miles of Lenox post office, and worked by its owner, also $50 to be given in three prizes ($25, $15, $10) for the best kept place, not exceeding $3000 in value. Mr. George H. Morgan also offered $50 divided into three prizes ($25, $15, $10) for the best kept place on Depot street. This formed a new departure in the work of the society, and the energetic competition which followed showed that interest was being taken by the public, and as these premiums (with the excep- tion of the farm prize) were olTered the second year, the increased interest proved that the object for these premiums was better understood, and owing to its being more generally known it was a noticeable fact that the entries were larger in number, and the places much better kept than the previous year. On June 26 and 27, 1895, a rose exhi- bition was held in the assembly rooms, and resulted in a grand display, not only of roses but of plants, fruits and vegeta- bles. The high character of this exhibi- tion may be judged by the fact that it brought large exhibits from growers in New York, New Jersey and otlier places. This was the last competitive public exhibition given by the society, they hav- ing too reluctantly discontinued them through lack of financial support. It is the hope of the society that these public exhibitions may be resumed in the near future, as we believe that the grow- ing interest in horticulture will insure us sufficient patronage to make these exhi- bitions a success. During the past two winters the soci- ety has incurred considerable expense in securing the services of prominent horti- culturists from various states to lecture in their rooms, to which the public have been invited free of charge. A free lecture entitled "Plant Life in Jamaica," illustrated by stereopticon views, was given in the assembly rooms on January 15, 1898, by Messrs. James and John Farquhar of Boston, and a cor- dial invitation was extended to the pub- lic, who showed their appreciation by a very large attendance. To make our meetings interesting many able and instructive essays have been given by members of the society, which have broueht out much discussion, and proved beneficial, not only to the writers but to the society in general. During the coming winter another series of lectures will be given and the best talent obtainable will be secured so that all who can attend will hear some- thing both instructive and entertaining. It is proposed also to continue holding exhibitions at the society's meetings, and added to these will be three or four exhi- bitions to which the public will receive a special invitation. These exhibitions will be entirely free of charge, and we trust we may feel assured of a liberal patronage. Our object in doing this is to popular- ize our society, and let those interested in the encouragement and advancement of horticulture know that the Lenox Horti- cultural Society is striving to obtain the support and confidence of our people, by unselfishly devoting itself to the promo- tion of those objects enumerated on the first page of this report. We cordially invite all who are inter- ested in our work to co-operate with us, and by their advice and assistance we will endeavor to make this society one of great influence and benefit to this beau- tiful section. Ofiicers for 1899.— Alfred H. Wingett, president; Alfred J. Loveless, vice-presi- dent; Edward J. Norman, treasurer; Henry P. Wookey, secretary; Ernest Lundberg, assistant secretary. Committees for 1899. — Essays: George H. Thompson, Charles P. Russell, P. J. Donahoe. Employment: J. Francis Huss, William Grifiin, Charles R.Russell, Frank Howard, Martin Finaghty. WITH THE GROWERS. HALLIDAY BEOS., BALTIMORE, SID. This firm is conducting the finest flower store in Baltimore, and the products oflered in cut flowers are of the very first quality. The greenhouses are located near North avenue, and on our arrival the genial foreman of the firm, Mathew Richmond, took us in hand. Carnations ■^^ f 3t^;^^ ^~'2§»^ J^'M:;■ fAA^Ji i'. ■^ .^ -^^^v.^ VJ^ VIEW OF ROCK GARDEN AT NEWTON ABBOT, ENG. i8gg. The American Florist. 1003 are the specialty, and their Victor and Daybreak houses are certainly a sight to behold, so healthy and thrifty are the plants, covered with buds and flowers. Flora Hill and Scott are grown in quantity, and Lizzie McGowan is still to be grown, as several thousand potted cuttings showed. Halliday Bros, still think it the bread winner. Mrs. Bradt, Mayor Pingree and Portia are the other varieties grown in large numbers. This firm has a scarlet sport of Tidal Wave named Mathew Richmond which is very good in every respect and will be the scarlet for Baltimore. It made a good impression on everybody. Last year's novelties are not to be found at this establishment as, like most Baltimore growers, this firm is rather conservative in purchasing them. A whole house of callas in bloom, a house of Beauties, and another of Brides- maids and Brides were in the pink of condition. Gladiolus May is being forced in quantity. A batch of lilies lor Easter and miscellaneous cut flowers make up the balance of the stock. H. E. E. G. HILL & CO., RICHMOND, IND. It goes without saying that the green- house plant at this place is extensive and well ordered. Discussing construction problems, Mr. E. G. Hill, the founder and senior member of the firm, urged. that cement paths were very severe on the feet of workmen. One house with low side lights in front was noticed without gutters, these expensive adjuncts having been rendered unnecessary by running the edge of the standard panes flush with the inner surface of the roof panes, which project to a small extent beyond the standards. The scheme, of course, is only practicable where the houses are detached, as some are at Richmond. In many of the houses it was noted that the side and end boards of the benches were much deeper than ordinary, about half, and it is claimed that this arrange- ment afiords the regulation amount of space for soil, with reservoir beneath for hot air, which helps to keep the soil warm, heat always ascending. The woman gardener question has been solved here without learned or lengthy disquisition. Girls were given light work in the greenhouses and have proved satis- factory. How far the employment of women may be carried is still unsettled, but it is undeniable that there are many greenhouses operations which a woman, with the requisite training, can perform quite as efficiently as a man. The work is more healthful than that at which girls are ordinarily employed in stores and factories and, if the prejudices of the sex in or near our large cities can be overcome, the employment of women in greenhouse will bring about a change in the cost of production. But here the question arises, will it pay to train girls to a state of efficiency only to have them turn theirattentionto household matters when they have become competent to perform greenhouse work? This we must leave to the judgment and con- sideration of our readers. Roses were an interesting feature at the time of our visit. In one house there was a large number of plants well laden with seed pods from which much is expected. Every pod was the result of careful crossing, Jacqueminot with the finer teas, and vice versa. Mr. Hill has a high opinion of Wootton as a stock for grafting purposes. Kaiserin is used as a stock in budding seedling roses for test- ing. The wood of the stock is used for propagation purposes (cuttings) until the buds of the seedlings are well started at the base. Lawrence Allen is considered the best hybrid rose of the Baroness Rothschild type for forcing; color light satin pink. Preciosa is a good bedding crimson; very free. Souvenir J. B.Guillot, of the China type, is of a new brick-red tint. Mr. Hill devotes a large amount of space to carnations, growing all the leading varieties. Among the best were New York, Gold Nugget, Argyle, Victor, Mrs. Bradt, Mrs. Frances Joost, John Large old plants of Pandanus Veitchii are planted out in solid beds for propa- gating purposes, the material obtained in this way being of the best quality and very abundant. Draca;na Sanderi is not considered a success as a commercial plant. Farfugium grande is grown here in larger quantity than we remember to have seen it elsewhere, the entire stock in the prime of health. The plants were in large pots andstood along the pathways, flush with the bench above rather than under it. The partial shade afforded INTERIOR VIEW OF VOLK & STEWARTS STORE, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Young and White Cloud. Mr. Hill con- siders the last named the best white. Painted Lady was noticed here in better form and color than we are accustomed to find it. In these plants, however, America is the leading feature at Rich- mond this year, and the house devoted to this variety was a sight to do one good. The plants were clean and healthy throughout, stems firm and strong, flowers large, attractive in color and produced very freely. A lot of seedlings promise well for future conquests. Refer- ring to the led spider on carnations, Mr. Hill stated he had found salt water the best remedy, but advised that it be used with caution. Public attention during the last few years has been drifting more and more to geraniums, and the Richmond collec- tion of varieties, foreign and domestic, is kept well up to date. Enormous quanti- ties of these plants are now sold every season. Among the best of the newer varieties we noted the following singles: Crabbe, deep pink, large flower; Pelzous Chesee, scarlet, large white eye; St. Pol. Bridoux, flush pink, very free; Southey, fine scarlet, good bedder; Bellerophon, scarlet, large truss. In doubles: Emanuel Arine, scarlet, white center; Apothese, pink ; Prediction, deep pink ; Thos. Meehan, pink. Conspicuous among a host of miscel- laneous plants was a fine house of ficus, planted out, which yields five crops of good top growths annually. The demand for variegated ficus is exceptionally good. by this position seems to suit them well. The plants are held in the large pots until needed for propagation, when they are turned out and divided. Many find it difiicult to keep this plant in good health. This is due to thrip, which is readily banished by standing the pots in tobacco stems. The best new heliotropes are Princess Charmant, deep lavender, and Laduse, light lavender. A Milwaukee Establishment. The illustration does not give a fair idea of the beauty and completeness of Volk & Stewart's store. The attempt to show it all in one view was not a success; at least three views are necessary. The store has frontage on Oneida and on Milwaukee streets; oflice room, operat- ing room, ice chest and all convenient fixtures are tastefully arranged. Last summer when work on the room was in progress thtre was no break-neck haste; no flourish of trumpets. They opened for business in the fall but did not spend money advertising or giving flowers away; they kept their windows beautiful and allowed nothing in their store but first-class stock. Mr. Volk is one of the best of buyers. It was slow work at first but they stuck to their principles until, in December, flower buyers seemed to discover the enterprise and now the amount of choice stock handled far exceeds all expectations. Their success is certainly an object lesson. C. B. W. 1004 The American Florist. Mar 25. MAKING WHEAT SHEAVES IN ONE OF M. RICE & CO.'S WORKROOMS. Manufacture of Wlieat Sheaves. Wheat sheaves are as essential to a florist's stock as cut flowers and as an assortment of sizes is so easily kept up no store should be without them at any time. M. Rice & Co. make a specialty of sheaves and import tons and tons of the best Italian wheat for making up into the various sizes. Their trade for this specialty extends all over the United States, a large order being sent recently to California. The wheat is grown near Naples, in Italy, the climate there being especially adapted to it and great care is given to its culture. The seed is sown very thickly and the spears are cut while still green. It is then stripped of its foliage, each stem by itself, the work being done by girls who become very expert and receive for such service about 1,'j cents per day. Some of the crop is sun cured and bleached while the best and lightest colored is chemically treated. It is assorted in its diflierent lengths and bundled and is then ready for the market. Another line to which Rice & Co. give special attention is cycas leaves, having obtained, alter much experimenting, an almost perfect facsimile of the fresh natural palm. The color is just right, with a very natural looking finish and a flexibility equal to the freshest stock. They report trade to have been very good since the holidays, when Mr. B. Eschner was taken into partnership. The firm contemplates moving into more commodious quarters nearer the center of the city as soon as the proper building can be secured. Mr. Rice's genial smile will then be broadened, if that be possible, to fit the situation and his hosts of friends will no doubt show their appreciation of the new and convenient location. Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, March 21, and the dis- play of plants and cut flowers was very fine. In the words of David Beam, "there are more really good things here to-night than we have had on some occasions at a regular spring show," and David knows what he is talking about, for in his time he has been superintendent of many an exhibition. The premiums offered by H. Waterer for hyacinths brought out a spirited com- petition and some of the very finest ever shown, either in this or any other city, was the result. The first prize went to Francis Canning, gardener for Mrs. Ber- wind, Wynnewood. The same exhibitor had a fine lot of the now-beconiing-popu- lar Primula obconica grandiflora and fimbriata. Private gardeners are grow- ing these improved and enlarged forms in quantity, but so far as 1 am aware few or none are grown by the trade for the trade around Philadelphia. Wni. Fowler, gar- dener for Mrs. Cbas. Wheeler, Bryn Mawr, made the statement that on account of its better lasting qualities for home adornment it is much more popular with Mrs. Wheeler than is the Primula Sinen- sis, as it retains its flowers verj' much longer. There was also a plant of Prim- ula stellata on exhibition; the individual flowers of this are very small. It is sup- posed to be about the same size as the older Sinensis was when first introduced. Sinensis and stellata seem to be akin, as the leaf and the flower of the two varie- ties are very similar. The distinction between the two seemed to be that the stellata throws up its flower stems very much taller than does the Sinensis, giving it a much more graceful and showy appearance. It would be interesting to know what are the distinguishing botan- ical characteristics between the two. There were also some fine flowers of pansies exhibited, four competing for the two prizes ofl'ered by H. Waterer, first going to Francis Canning. There were some objections raised after the meeting adjourned to the judging in the pansy class, not as to who was entitled to the first premium, as there was only one opinion expressed about that, but it was the awarding of the second prize which caused the "kick." It was unjustifiable, excepting that, as I understood the mat- ter, one of the judges received the second prize, and upon those grounds was the objection raised, but the chairman of the committee on awards stated that during the time the pansies were being examined 1899. The American Florist. 1005 the competing judge stood aside, and the other two judges rendered their decision during his absence, which was upheld by every disinterested person present who was heard to express an opinion. As a rule, it is hardly ever in good taste to make a "kick" against the awarding of premiums. It is far better to abide by the decision of the judges and try to do better f.t some future time. There were three competitors, I think, for the H. F. Michell prizes for cinerarias, and some finely grown plants were staged, some of the flowers measuring nearlv three inches across. George Graham, gardener for Charles Hartshorne, Esq., was awarded first premium. Two prizes were offered for twelve pelargoniums by Mr. Michell, but unfortunately there were none to compete. Something imique at an exhibition, in Philadelphia at least, were 1wo well grown plants of a petunia trained in bush form, similar to what we generally see among chrysanthemums at the autumnal shows. The plants must have been quite three feet high and as far through. They were grown and shown by Wm. Robertson, gardener for J. W. Pepper, Esq., Jenkintown, and attracted much attention. A fine variety of Cypripedium villosum giganteum came from Mr. Roebling's, Trenton, N. J., conservatories. It was grand in every way, being well grown, and the flowers were large and well formed. A certificate of merit was awarded. John Thatcher, gardener for Charles Dissel, Esq., Wynnewood, also had a novelty, or rather novelties, in the way of Cineraria stellata; twelve varieties of these were staged. They are sweet scented, and look as though some of them ought to be suitable for cut flowers. The flowers of the stellata seem to have more substance than do those of the better known C. cruenta. In general appear- ance they resemble each other, and it also would be interesting in the case of these cinerarias to know wherein the difierence lies between them. Excepting in the small size of the flowers and a peculiar fragrance in the stellata, they seem very closely allied. It is said to be the first time stellata was exhibited in America. Certificate of merit awarded. A few plants of the Bush Hill Pioneer cyclamen were shown by John McCleary, gardener for William Weightman, Esq. This variety has the peculiarity of having on each petal what appears to be a feather. This is an additional petal laid on the larger one, apparently, and gives it a very distinct appearance. If the time would come when these little "feathers" were to be of a different color from the main petal then it would be a decided novelty indeed. The four or five plants Mr. McCleary had were all white flowering varieties. The same exhibitor had also a fine pan of Primula Forbesii, the bahv primrose. A meritorious collection of cut flowers of carnationscamefromjohn F.Williams, gardener for G M Hay, Es(|., Stamford, Conn. I noticed fine flowersof Mrs. Geo. Bradt, Triumph. Mayor Pingree, Jubilee, Flora Hill, Lily Dean and Victor. A plant in full bloom of the showy hardy herbaceous plant, Heuchera san- guinea was brought by Mr. Canning. This might do, for the sake of variety, as an Easter plant, and being quite hardy in this latitude adds to its value. Taking it altogether it was a very pretty and interesting exhibition, and all the private gardeners who took the trouble to bring their plants in deserve great credit. Joseph McGregor, gardener (or Mrs. Thomas Scott, had some well grown plants there, and he took some premiums, but I did not get a list of premiums awarded, so cannot give him the credit to which he is entitled. Mr. Jones took premiums also, I think, in the pansy class. Not a member of the trade made an exhibit, that I remember to have seen. Too near to Easter possibly. L. Hybrid Cymbidiums. The plant illustrated is one of a group now flowering with their originator, George McWilliam, at Whitinsville, Mass. They are crosses between C. eburneum and C. Lowianum and all came from the same seed pod. The date of making the crosses was not kept but it was about one year from the time of crossing until the seed was ripe. It was all sown at once, on January 4-, 1893. In 1897 two plants flowered, in 1898 three plants and in 1899 the group as shown in the illustration. It is worth noting that at the time the first seedlings flowered some of the seed was only germinating and it will be several years before the latter may be expected to bloom. Ruscus Racemosus. This plant furnishes green for decora- tions, which is almost still more beauti- ful and lasting than that of smilax, while its culture is cheaper and simpler and its yield larger. This is a very old plant, belonging to the asparagus family, and has been known a great many years. It comes from Greece, and produces shoots a yard in length, or longer. These are clothed from the ground up with side shoots which possess the flexibility of Asparagus Sprengerii, with the ele- gance of smilax. The glossy dark green is less delicate than that of smilax and will not replace the latter, but for certain cut flower work, particularly wreaths, funeral decorations or for large, loose bouquets, these branches of ruscus fur- nish a material which could hardly be found more adaptable or beautiful. If kept in water or in a cool, moist cellar they will keep when cut, unchanged, from eight to fourteen days. Ruscus racemosus can be wintered over in the open ground with a covering in the milder parts of Germany, hence its culture can be carried on without expen- sive houses and heating apparatus. Ever}' frost-proof room, either cellar or A SEEDLING CYMBIDIUM. 1006 The American Florist. Mar. 2S, the dark and otherwise unused spaces in coal houses and vacant frames are suita- ble to carry it through the cold weather. For soil use a loose loam or light and rotten sod. In fact it thrives in any good garden soil, and for position during the summer half shade is better than the full sun, in which latter the green loses a great deal of its freshness, and grows shorter and stiffer. When the asparagus-like shoots appear in March or the beginning of April, light and air have to be admitted freely, which could be accomplished in the best way if the plants are placed out of doors in a sheltered position and protected against the night frosts, which might injure the young shoots. In the fall the side shoots are laden with beautiful scarlet berries. The plant tor its berries alone deserves to be better known. It is easily propa- gated by division or seed. — Die Gartcn- welt. Magnolias in Pots. Magnolias of a shrubby nature are so very beautiful when in flower that who- ever has room ior a half dozen shrubs usually desires that one of them shall be a magnolia. In spite of this it is not seen in collections nearly as often as might be. This is partly because they are not always to be had of local florists and partly because they are not among the easiest of shrubs to transplant. Taken at a small size, say of about three to lour feet, they are not difficult to handle, but to attempt to set larger ones is to expect some disappointment. It it were known how easily small plants can be grown in pots or boxes until sold, I think more florists would handle them than do at present. Take a size of about two ieet, pot it in early spring and place it in a half shady place or plunge it in the open ground, and by fall it is fit to sell. A magnoha in a pot can be sold much more readily than one from the open ground, because it is assure to live as any other pot plant. Add to this that it may be planted at any season of the year, whereas nurserymen invaria- bly recommend their customers to plant those from the open ground only in spring. It is a pleasing sight to see how quickly these little pot .shrubs develop flower buds. Pruned a little when placed in pots, they make a number of shoots later, each one of which usually shows a plump flower bud by fall. Perhaps some profit would come to those who would force these plantsfor Easter. Each plant of this two-foot size would produce from six to twelve flowers. The difficulty here would be the evanescent character of the flower. The blossoms of some are ex- panded about two days, others four to five, though all are highly ornamental for several days befo're the expansion of the buds. The best of kinds for selling are Magno- lia Soulangeana, M. conspicua, M. Len- nei, M. purpurea, M. gracilis, M. glauca, M. stellata and M. Watsoni. M. Soulan- geana is known as the pink one. The buds are pink, but when the petals expand they show a white face. M. conspicua is the well known "Chinese white." M. Lennei is rosy pink, the flowers large and somewhat cup shaped. M. purpurea is properly M. obovata, but all nurseries keep it under its popular name, M. pur- purea. Both it and M. gracilis are very shrubby sorts, and have dark purple flowers. M. glauca is the almost ever- green one, bearing small sweet-scented white flowers. M. stellata, or Halleana, is a real bushy one, the buds of which are \ > ^^ BENCH OF SEEDLING CYMBIDIUMS. light pink and the expanded flowers white. They are also semi- double and sweet scented. It is a most desirable one for pot culture. M. Watsoni is hardly to be had as yet in any quantity, being new and not well disseminated. It bears white flowers, with a small crimson center. Let me mention another which would sell well, the noble evergreen one of the south, M. grandiflora. If obtained from the open ground, the leaves should be cut off before being potted, to insure a success. There is a growing demand for this beautiful evergreen, and if grown in pots many of them could be sold. It is hardier than supposed, thriving very well, even as far north as Philadelphia, and as a tub plant it is a beautiful one. It does not flower until much larger than the other sorts are when of flowering size. Joseph Meehan. Cactus and Decorative Dahlias. These two types of dahlias are now quite prominent in both catalogue and garden, and yet the public mind has not fully grasped the distinction between the two types, although they are quite dis- similar. The real difficulty and fault has been with those who grew and disseminated them, for, prior to four or five years ago, no pretense whatever was made to sepa- ate the two in the catalogues. And what are now classified as decorative were then classed among the cactus varieties and passed for cactus dahlias, as some of the names still bear evidence, such as King of Cactus, Scarlet Cactus and Cactus Queen, which are decorative varieties. I receive so many requests for informa- tion on these and similar questions as to types that I have prepared a chart illus- trating all of the forms, for the benefit of the public, free. No chart, however, will be needed to distinguish between the two types discussed in this article if one will just remember that the cactus types have long narrow petals, the edges of which curve backward, while the decorative types have broad, flattened petals, the edges of which, if they curve at all, curve forward. Of the relative merits of the two types it is, perhaps, too soon to pass judgment. We have some grand varieties in both classes which will hold prominent places for years to come. But we are free to confess that many of the cactus varieties have proven a disappointment, chiefly by reason of their insignificant stems. In my opinion it would have been far better if the majority of them had never been disseminated, but as we already have a number of good varieties with stems up to the average, it is only a question ot time when a full collection may be had. But even if we should have to accept the class as it is, it would still be a very wel- come addition to the dahlia family, not only because of its marked contrast to the older forms, but also for its easy gracefulness. Even the pendant stemmed ones with their large, perfect flowers, and peculiarly pointed petals have a grace that is very pleasing as there is an entire absence of the stiffness which some other types have. The real essence of the fault of the cac- tus type seems to be that, as a class, it bears a flower too large for the stem to hold erect. It should be borne in mind, however, that this type is yet in its infancy and I doubt not will yet become as popular and as useful as any of the older ones. I have never noticed that it was later in blooming, as some claim. There are, of course, some late bloomers, but this is true of all types. I think that if the originators had been less zealous and had sent out only their best produc- tions, the ca''tus dahlia would now be at the head of the list. In common with other growers, I wish \ve had a more significant name under which to discuss the decorative type, for, while it is true that this class is by far the more useful for cutting purposes, the name would seem to cast a reflection upon the rest of the dahlia family, which they do not merit, as all are more or less decorative. When the cactus dahlias began to attain popular favor it was confidently asserted by some English writers that they would soon drive the decorative forms from cultivation. The point, how- ever, does not seem to have been well taken, as the decorative forms were never more popular than they are at present. iSgg. The American Florist, 1007 Their colors are generally bright and clear, and their flowers, although as large as any, are light and airy, which permits the stem to maintain an erect position; and what is of still more import- ance it holds its petals much better than other types — oiten until the flower has faded, while other types shatter and fall quite easily, especially after a rain. The single forms are especially faulty in this respect. Decorative dahlias include quite a number of variegated and sportive varieties, while the cactus class thus far shows but little inclination in this direc- tion. W. W. WiLMORE. CARNATIONS. ONE grower's selection OF VARIETIES. If I were a grower, or if I grew for my own retail trade, 1 should certainly plant the following for the winter of 1S99 and 1900: White— Flora Hill and White Cloud in about equal quantity, and I should also try some John Young. Flora Hill is earlier in (juantity than White Cloud, and later its stems are quite rigid, and while not so perfect in form as White Cloud, it is a very imposing sort; either sort will burst the calyx if cuttings aie taken too freely while in full bloom. Pink— In soils where Daybreak and Victor make fine growth these varieties are as popular and profitable as ever. Where Triumph is suited as to plant food nothing can approach it for color, size, length and stiflness of stem, and other fine points. Mrs. Joost is one of the beauties of the year; it is a little under- sized, but its lovely color, combined with its freedom and added to its other excellent qualities will cause it to rank very high. New York is somewhat under- sized; with us it has seemed especially valuable for its earliness and freedom. Mrs. James Dean merits a thorough trial. Scarlet — We shall grow three sorts. Jubilee, America and G. H. Crane, in about equal quantities. Where the requirements of Jubilee are understood, it is a perfect variety, especially now that rust is no longer a bugaboo to the average florist; it is one of the sweetest- scented in the whole family. We shall plant Crane with confidence from what Mr. Dorner says of it and from what we have seen of it. We shall plant America because it has been the freest, the largest, and the most profitable variety on the place this year. Yellow — We shall use both Gold Nugget and Pingree, the former being the freer throughout the entire season. Fancies — Mrs. Bradt will come first on account of its general grandeur, and Armazindy because it is a useful variety and exceedingly free. Of the other novelties a careful trial in our soil will be accorded Melba, Maud Adams, Leslie Paul and the two dark va- rieties, Gonif z and Maceo. E. G. Hill. CULTURAL NOTES. Marco 25.— Only another week before Easter, which is practically the last chance to catcbuponyouryear'sreceipts. But be careful not to overdo the matter. Above all things do not attempt to hold stock that is open to-day and ready forcutting until next Friday or Saturday. It is poor policy at any time to do this, no matter whether you hold it on the plants or in a cellar, and it is suicidal at this season of the year. It is far better to have a thousand good, fresh flowers than to have twice that number, half poor and stale. Besides you will get more money for the thousand good ones and have a clear conscience to go with it. It is getting to be more and more every year the grower who supplies fresh, clean and selected stock who cancommandfair prices and have the respect of his custom- ers. The man who sends in salted and inferior stock will gradually be pushed out of the trade or into a wiser method of doing business. The quicker this hap- pens the better it will be for the carna- tion and all other flowers. If we have bright weather it will not hurt the plants to have a little extra heat put on them to open all the flowers pos- sible, but care must be exercised not to overdo it, or the stems of the flowers to come after Easter will be weakened and the loss greater than the gain. Such varieties as Daybreak and most of the scarlets will be the better for taking the blooms before they are fully open and placing them in water in a cool place to full3' develop; a bright, sunny day will mar their color if allowed to stay on the plants until entirely expanded. After Easter it will improve these varieties to have a slight shading on the glass to break the fading effect of the sun. Syringing should also be abolished until after the Easter cut, as there is nothing which will spoil open flowers more quickly than to have them wet while the hot sun is shining on them. It seems hardly necessary to say, do not smoke the houses this week, and yet I know of growers who smoked their houses two days before Christmas. No matter what people tell you about fragrance being an unnecessary (juality in the carnation, you should have all of it you can possi- bly get, and when customers learn that they can look for it in your carnations they will sell just that much better over the counter. After having flowers good, fresh and sweet do not cut down their value by careless packing and have them reach their destination as second class stock. .\ssort them carefully into two or three grades and plainlj' designate each. If selling direct to the consumer make your prices according to quality. Albert M. Herr. COMMENTS OF EXPERTS ON VARIETIES. The following carnations are now the most generally advertised by the trade. The list was submitted to a number of experts for comment as to the relative merit of the varieties, and the opinions received are given after the numbers re- presenting the names of (1) W. N. Rudd, Mt. Greenwood, 111.; (2) E. G. Hill, Rich- mond, Ind. and (3) Edwin Lonsdale, Philadelphia, Pa. Alaska — 1. Superseded. 2. Superseded. Alba Superba— 1. Has not been largely grown here. 3. As it grows and blooms with its disseminator it appears to be profitable. America— 2. Largest free flowering scarlet. .'!. A large and well formed flower; if it were brighter in color it would be the best red up to date. Anna C. Eastburn. .■\nna Webb — 1. Superseded. 2. Super- seded. Argyle — 1. Has not done well in our soil; well liked by many. 2. Poor in form but has many good points. Armazindy— 1. Still in favor with a number of growers; the color effect has always seemed weak to me. 2. Fine standard flake; noted for freedom wher- ever suited as to soil. 3. Prolific bloom; white, faintly striped red. Bon Ton — 1. Not generally succeeded. 2. Fault}- in growth and bloom. 3. Where I have seen it growing, does not do well. Cerise (jueen — 1. Best of its class with us. Dayb'-eak- 1. Still in favor with an army of growers, but will not last much longer. 2. Al wherever suited in soil. 3. Still grown and is still a great favor- ite in many places. Dorothy Sweet. Eldorado — 1. A back number. 2. Bursts badly. 3. One of the most pro- fitable yellows yet grown. Elsie Furgeson. Emily Pierson — 1. Never in favor here and now practically unknown. Empress — 1. A failure. 2. Shy bloomer. 3. Appears to be too shy in blooming to be profitable. Evanston — 1. This, Uncle Walter, Red Wave and a number unnamed are all said to be red sports from Tidal Wave; many may prove identical. Evelina — 1. Has produced large crops of poor flowers. Not liked by those 1 have visited who grow it. 2. Not doing well with most growers. 3. Not quite up to expectations in some places, but worthy a further trial. Pillow's Red. Fire Fly — 1 . Have not seen it growing at any place visited. Flora Hill — 1. We shall discard on ac- count of disease. 2. Best large, early white. 3. One of the most profitable and popular whites. Frances Joost — 1. A fine flower and generallv well liked by those who grow it. 2, Extra fine light pink. 3. One of the good ones sent out last year. General Gomez — 1. Was well pleased with this in the exhibition and as seen growing; there is room for this color, although not in as large quantity as the standard colors. 3. Creates a favor- able impression wherever seen. General Maceo— 1. Was well pleased with this in the exhibition and as seen growing; there is room for this color, al- though not in as large quantity as the standard colors. 3. Creates a favor- able impression wherever seen. Genesee — 1. Claimed by some to be prof- itable; not a high grade flower. G. H. Crane— 1. Have seen it growing iO08 The American Florist. Mar. 25, and on the exhibition table and think highly of it from all points of view. 3. Appears to be a grand, good scarlet. Glacier. Gold Nugget — 1. Probably the most profitable yellow. 2. Best yellow to date. 3. The best color among the newer yellows. Goliath. Gov. Griggs. Harriet Bradford. Hector — 1. Never much in favor here. 3. Still grown to some extent, and finds favor where it succeeds. Helen Keller— 1. Little grown now. 2. Too shy. 3. Superseded by Mrs. Geo. Bradt and others of similar mark- ings. Jack Frost — 2. Bursts badly. Jahn's Scarlet. John Young — 1. Has not been largely grown here; well spoken of by those who grow it. 2. Fine white. 3. Where I saw this growing was not favorably im- pressed with it. Jubilee— 1. Still the best tested scarlet when well done; requires skillful handling and careful selection of cuttings. 2. Best standard red. 3. A fine scarlet, large flower and stout stem, but hardly free enough. Kathleen Pantlind— 1. Do not think it of any value. Kohinoor— 1. Worthless for winter; claimed by some to be good summer bloomer outside. Leslie Paul. Lily Dean— 1. Do not think it will be largely grown. 3. A beautiful and popular variety; one of the best of its class. Mme. Albertini— 1. A fine flower but not considered profitable. 2. Extra fine; too late to be profitable. Mary A. Baker. Mary Wood — 1. Fine in the fall. Maud Adams — 1. The published state- ment that this is Richmond renamed re- quires investigation by the Carnation Society. 3. Good and worthy of trial. Mayor Pingree — 1. A fine flower, but must bring a high price to pay. 2. Ex- tra fine yellow. 3. A fine flower and strong stem but hardly free enough. Melba — 3. A beautiful delicate pink; looks like a winner. Meteor — 1. Never much grown here. 2. Best standard crimson. Minnie Cook — 1. Of no value with us. Mrs. Bradt — 1. Finest of its class and has brought higher prices than any other in our market this year. 2. Finest fancy carnation. 3. One of the very best of its type; it could be more free to advantage. Mrs. Jas. Dean — 1. Not largely grown here yet; some growers very enthusiastic over it. 2. Extra good pink. 3. One of the very best of last year's introduc- tions and an advance in its color. Mrs. McBurney— 1. Seems to have lost ground with the buyers this year; color too light is the claim made; must be well done. 2. Desirable new color. Mrs. Northway — 1. Have heard no favorable reports. 2. Has made no show. Morello — 1. Generally discarded. New York — 1. Said to be very free, a good color and good seller. 2. Good pink; free; undersized. 3. Was not doing well where I saw it. Nivea — 1. Not up to the standard. Painted Lady — 1. Not generally liked. 2. Does very well in some localities; poorly in others. 3. Not quite up to present requirements. Pluto. Portia— 1. About out of the race. 3. Still grown to some extent; free blooming and good color; flower some- what small. Psyche — 1. Not very valuable. 2. Great producer; requires indoor culture. 3. Hardly up to the standard. Rose Queen — 1. Condemned and ex- ecuted. 2. Superseded. Sandusky. Snow Queen. Storm King— 1. Succeeded with a few growers under favorable conditions. Thos. Cartledge — 1. Good in its day but its day has gone by. 3. One of the freest bloomers of this color; hardly large enough. Triumph— 1. Well liked by many. 2. One of the very best pinks. 3. Where this does well it is a fine pink flower. Uncle Walter — 1. See Evanston. Vesper. Victor — 1. Many growers like it. 2. Fine wherever Daybreak succeeds. 3. A general favorite and apparently will still be largely grown. Wellesley— 2. Too single. 3. A bright scarlet but somewhat small. White Cloud— 1. Probably the best white. 2. Finest white. 3. If this is CARNATIONS MARY A. BAKER AND ANNA C. EASTBURN AT LOUIS B. EASTBURN I KENNETT SQUARE, PA., CHRISTMAS WEEK, 1898. not the very best of last year's introduc- tions it is the best white on the market up to date. Wm. Scott — 1. Will soon go on the re- tired list, more's the pity. 3. Another general favorite and has been the most profitable pink ever sent out but is likely to be superseded in the very near future. MRS. BRADT AND MRS. JOOST. Ed. Am. Florist: — You will oblige by giving the best night temperature for the above carnations, also the relative amount of water they require and the fertility of the soil in which they thrive mostsatisfactoiily. L. S. Mrs. Bradt does best with me in a night temperature of 50° to 55° in fairly rich soil and with water added when needed. Growing it too cool or too rich will produce a percentage of split calyxes and togrowittoo warm will result in the weak stems one sees with this variety occasionally. Mrs. Joost thrives in a temperature of 55° after night and will stand plenty of feeding, but not too much water. A little air slaked lime or good wood ashes added to the soil will bring out more strongly the delightful color of this variety. It is impossible for anyone to say what proportion of fertilizer or water to add to the soil for a certain variety unless he is on the ground, looking at the soil itself, for what is meat for one soil will be poison for another and it is only by care- ful observation that each grower can determine such things for himself Albert M. Herr. NEW VARIETIES. The accompanying illustration shows two new carnations offered by Louis B. Eastburn, Kennett Square, Pa. Mary A. Baker is similar in habit to McGowan, with a large, fringed white flower. Anna C. Eastburn is also a white, very pure in color, and said to be an excellent keeper. Paris. A MILD WINTER.— FLOWERS BRING LOW PRICES.— DEATH OF I'RESIDENT FAURE IMPROVES DEMAND. — FUNERAL WREATHS — EXPOSITION NOTES. — HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING. It sounds rather strange to hear through your paper that on the other side of the great pond fierce snow storms are raging as far south as Washington, where, according to the periodicals, they lately have had ten feet of snow, while we have been favored here with the mildest winter that can be imagined. The days, and even nights, when the thermometer fell below the freezing point may be counted on the fingers, and the average during the whole winter cannot have been far from 45° Fahr. Such con- ditions prevailing, no great need was felt of resorting to the shores of the Riviera in orderto strike the sun-warmed weather. But if we have had this winter, under the climate of Paris, about the same temperature as they usually experi- ence in average seasons in soutliern France, we lack the floral wealth which is one of the greatest features of the Riviera. When I had the good fortune of stopping there for a couple of days on the eve of Christmas the orange trees were full of ripe fruit and the roses — l.amarque. Papa Gontier, Souvenir de la Malmaison, Safrano, Reine Olga and Marie Van Houtte; the white and yellow i8gg. The American Florist. 1009 1010 The American Florist. Mar. 25, marguerites— Countess de Chambrod and Etoile d'Or; carnations — Marguerite, Soliel de Nice, Dr. Raymond, Princess Alice and Blanc Rose — and a host of other plants were in full flower. Think of beds of Chinese primulas and cyclamens in the open air at the end of December and at a distance by rail of only fifteen hours from Paris. The variety of palms grown in some gardens is very great and includes not less than fifteen varieties of cocos, sixteen of phoenix, and innumerable other kinds, such as Juba;a spectabilis, Areca sapida, Areca Baueri, Kentia Canterburyana, Kentia Belmoreana, ICentia Forsteriana, Seaforthia elegans, geonoma, Chama'- dorea scandens, Washingtonia filifera, Brahea dulcis, B. glauca and B. Roezlii, Chamairops hystrix, C. humilis, Livis- tona Chinensis, L. Australis, L. humilis, Rhapis flabelliformis, several species of cycas and zamia and such tree ferns from Brazil and Australia ascyatheas, alsophi- las, Dicksonias, all of which, unlike human beings, livein the best of harmony though coming from very different parts of the world. If our mild winter prevented many invalids from going south, to the detri- ment of the hotel keepers, it has not been more favorable to the growers of flowers and vegetables. It is a well known fact that when the northern products are plentiful the stock from the south is not easily disposed of, at least it is not sold at a remunerative price. Violets are just now sold on our market at from 45 to 50 cents per 100 bunches, and when one considers that it costs about 25 cents to bring them to the market, little wonder it is to hear that the price does not pay the picking expenses. Our gardens around Paris are just now full of violets, snowdrops, wallflowers, daisies and other spring harbingers. What is, how- ever, the misfortune of one, as the French saying goes, is the good fortune of the other, and the unexpected death of our poor, kind-hearted President Felix Faure has given a considerable impetus to the sale of flowers this week. The most prominent wreaths seen at the funeral were the following: Parme violets and orchids with ties of black crape from the Queen Marie-Christine; Parme violets, lilacs and roses with a vellow, white and black ribbon from Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria; pansies and lilacs adorned with an orange-colored ribbon and the royal crown from Queen Wilhelmina; violets and orchids with the letter "W" surmounted by the imperial crown from the Emperor of Germany; Parme violets with a ribbon of the imperial colors and a tie of black crape from the Dowager Empress of Germany; Parme violets from President Kruger of South Africa; roses, orchids and lilacs with a tricolor ribbon from our new President Loubet; orchids and roses with a tricolor ribbon from the members of the government; roses and orchids from the chief of police; yellow roses and orchids from the house of the late presi- dent; lilacs and roses from the legation of Guatemala; wistarias and roses from the Association of French Ladies; roses, lilacs and green palm leaves from the asso- ciation and syndicate of the republican newspapers; orchids from the ambassa- dor of England and Lad3'Munson; roses, orchids and green palm leaves from the department of protocols; lilacs and roses with crape ribbons from the prefects of the French Republic; roses from the Germany colony in Paris; spray of roses with a large violet ribbon from the Prince and Princess Ouroussof; large wreath of which the lower part was made of Parme violets intermixed with white camellias and the upper part of lilacs, mimosas and roses, with a broad ribbon, from the city of Orleans. Innumerable other wreaths were sent by the leading cities and the French citizens in foreign countries, as well as from friendly nations. Twelve cars were loaded with wreaths and hundreds of bearers had to carry the others. The fine weather we are enjoying enables the gardeners of the city of Paris to push vigorously the work of prepara- tion for the exposition grounds. The big trees are already planted and the French garden around the Eifiel tower will soon be planted and finished. After having passed a year on the spot the trees and shrubs will be in excellent condition. In the Champs Elysees along the Cours-la- Reine and Quai de la Conference a good many changes have to be made in the old tree plantations. Some trees have to be raised six feet on the spot where they are growing; others will be removed and sent to the plant sanatorium of the city, which is situated in theBois de Boulogne. Two hundred and fifty I)ig chestnut trees will thus be removed, transplanted to the city grounds for refuge, and sent back to their old place at the end of the exhibi- tion. The removal of the big old trees seems to be an easy task with the trucks specially designed for this work. The great palace of horticulture will be situated on the right bank of the Seine, between the bridges of the Invalides and Alma. I send you herewith the plan of the palace (for which I am indebted to ie Jardin) which will afford you some idea of its magnitude. The palace will be composed of three glass structures connected by a flower garden, which at certain times is to be used as a reception ground (jardin d'honneur). The two lateral glasshouses are terminated by a rotunda to which access is given by two galleries which, being built on a higher level than the garden, will afford a good view of its details. On the Esplanade of the Invalides will be established a beauti- ful flower garden composed of three flower beds located on each side of the leading thoroughfare, which beds will be planted during all the exposition time with the finest flowers. Apropos of the the exposition, it may interest your readers to know that forall information, applications for space, etc., they should apply to the American commissioner. The French horticultural commission is not entitled to reply to requests made by foreigners. At the last meeting of the National Society of Horticulture, held at the beginning of February, some very fine pot plants of the Browallia speciosa major were exhibited, and the grower received a first-class certificate. This large flowering blue browallia is really a grand plant for the greenhouse. Sown in March or April under glass it will flower the following fall, or, like the plants staged, will begin to bloom in December or January and continue to do so for many weeks. It is a great acquisi- tion and worth3' of general culture. The plant may as easily be increased by cut- tings as by seed. A few pots of a plant not often seen in bloom at this time of the year were also staged, viz., calendula, the big orange flowers of which afford, in the greenhouses or verandas, a striking contrast to the colors of the primulas, cj'clamens and other flowers usually grown under glass for winter blooming. A very large-flowered pure white cycla- men (without the slightest shade of pink) was awarded a first-class certificate, and well deserved it. Some large flowering pure white Primula obconica looked less healthy, and only received a second-class certificate, as the weakly growth gave thought to the assumption that the whiteness of the flowers may be some- what due to the plants having been grown far from the light. Amongst the novelties sent out this season is a plant which may have a great future before it. It is the eremurus, of which the fine long spikes appeared on our markets for the first time in August last, and caused no small amount of surprise. Raising the plants to the flowering size is, however, slow work, and according to the Q -i"i 1 Tulips 300 MtLWADKBB, March 23 Ooses, Beauties, Ion? perdoz. 4.00® 5 00 medium ■■ •• 2 00® 3.00 short " ■• 1.00® 1 60 Brides, Bridesmaids 0 OOlg) 8 00 Perles 4 00® B.OO Meteors B 00® 8.00 Kalserlns B 00® 8.00 Carnations. fancy 3.00® B.OO " eoud stock 1 50® 2.(0 Lily of the Valley 4.( Bmllax Adlantum Asparagus 00® 4.0O .00® 4.00 15.(10 00® 12. 50 00® 50 00 .00® 10.00 .00® 5.00 00® 4.00 3.00 3.00 12 60 12,50 Harrlsll 15 Dutch Hyaclnlhs 4 DaSodlls Common Ferns 'lullps 2, PiTTSBUHG. March 23. Boses, Beauties 12 " Brides. Bridesmaids 4 ■' Meteors, 4 " Kalserlns . B " Nlphetos. Perlee 4 Carnations, e hoi t stems long " 2 Violets Lily of the valley 3 Smilax 16 Adlantum Asparagus 40 Hyacinths, Paper Whites 2. 18.00 I 60 75.00 60® .75 16.00 00@20.00 .00® 6 10 Callas perdozen .75®1.00 .00@60 00 .00®10.UU .00®I2.(X) 00®15.0j SKm 5.00 1 oo .00® 3.00 .40® 1 50 10® 4 00 00® 20.00 .75® 1.00 .00® 60.00 00® 3.00 !.0O® 4.00 S. B. WMX Commission Handler of High Grade Cut Flowers!! 21 Randolph St., CHICAQO. L. P. KELLY, Manager. TO GROWERS: 1 find a ready sale for ROSES, CARNATIONS, VIOLETS and BULB STOCK. PRICE LIST. Roses. per dnz ueautles, extra long. : v..|i; 24-lnoh .... 3M 4 20 ■■ 2 511® 3 1 15 •• 2.0U 12 •■ 1.50 8 " 1 00 per 00 1 Brides n OOOI 10 00 1 6 OOCa 10 00 4 00® 1(1. (10 5.00® 800 . 3 »® 400 fancy . 5 00 g B (0 Lllyof thevallej 4 00® 5.00 Adlantum 1 00 .26 Asparagus 60.00®in0 00 1 Violets 75® I (K) 3 OOt 4 00 Paper White s.ootgi 4.00 CallBS 13 60® 15.(0 1 Harrlsll .12 50® 15 10 1 1.50® 200 Smilax.. .. J3 O0(g$3.00 perdoz. 1 EASTER LILIES. FINE STOCK OF HARRISII, LONGIFLORIM. WRITE FOR PRICES. Plu§t)ypo Gut Flower Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 705 Penn Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. L. D. TELEPHONE 2157. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. No. 1 at $1 thclb.,101bs. No. 2 at 70c. " Gape Flowers Cycas Leaves '-"";tJ;t-^"^- WJWUU bUUIUW 2."S--J8in.$2.00,37-40in. $3.00 Niitiirul prepuruJ. Ml-H; 10 p c. allowed for prompt cash 41-44 in. $4.00 Complete list of Vrets, etc. Write to AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 52 Day St.. New York. Mention American Florist. HARDY GUT FERNS $ J. 00 per J 000. GALAX LEAVES. $\ 00 per 1000; 5000, J4.C0; 10,000, $7.50. LAUREL ROPING, PALM LEAVES. ETC., ETC. H. E. Hartford 17 Chapman Place, - BOSTON MASS. HOLTON&HUNKELGO.^ WHOLESALE | FLORISTS. I P 0 Box 103. MILWAUKEE, tf /5 Jr We like to have you tell our advertisers that you read our paper. i8gg. The American Florist. 1015 ?^^^Sa3S^Si§SSai§^i§:-§S^^Sa3SS^3«S9S§.SSS3.«^i§^«^:-§3a:-§Si33^l ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER GO. J. B. DEAMUD 51-53 WABASH AVE. CHICAGO Per 100. LIL. HARRISII....$i.->.oor,/$20.oo CALLAS 12.50('/; 15.00 NARCISSUS s.oof" 4.oo TULIPS 3.00r-7' 4.00 CYPRIPEDIUM VILLOSUM $15.00 PER 100. EASTER PRICE LIST. HEAUTIES, lonj.' medium " short liRlDl.s . . . per 100. $R.O0(Si$8.0O. KKIDKSM.VIDS, METEORS. . . I'r.RIJ'-.S. (.^VRX.VTIOXS, colored white " fancy DOTOH HYACINTH'S ROMAN " DAFFODILS VALLEV VIOLETS, double sinele ... I-ANCY PERNS ($2.00 per M) . . SMILA.V ADIANTUM .\S1'A1!AGUS I'LUJIOSDS, string ?&:&&&&;fe&&:&g&:&&&:&gg-&f I'er Doz. J,').00@$6.00 2..50@ 4.00 1.00(0' 2.00 Per 100 $(!.00(" $..sO(J •■i.ooKii (;.(« 2.00(" 3.00 3.00(-. THERE ARE BUYERS For all Vcinds of good stock advertised In THE? A.»!lE>I«IOA.r>r KlyORlST. i8gg. The American Florist. 1017 THOMAS YOUNG, Jr. Wholesale Florist, 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Decker, Blauvelt Co. • WHOLESALE FLORISTS • 42 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Shippiu[^ orders will receiv< Telephone Zssr-isth St. prompt and careful attention. Top Grade BEAUTIES, BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS. Extra Carnations. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. WALTER F. SHERIDftN, -^^ FLORIST 55 WBsi 28tb Street, NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. Price List on application Choice Carnations Choice Roses ^.^ Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY 38 W. 28tli Street Cut Flower Exchange Mention the American Florist. JOHN YOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice cut flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. Price list on application. Mention the American Florist. J. K. ALLEN, Wholesale Florist. Specialties: AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES AND VIOLETS. Special Stock. 57 W. 28lh St., NEW YORK CITY. |y Price Llata on application. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cut Flow^er Sales at 6 o'clock Every MornlDe DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets %^ Carnations. GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will he 1" your u.lvantaKe. WM. H. GUNTHER. 30 West 29th Street. NOTICE Lo FLOWER GROWERS Our customers call for more Roses, Carnations and Violets. Send consignments to ESTABLISHED J. J. PERKINS K CO., 18T2. 52 West 29th St.. NEW YORK. FRANK MILLANGs CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Streat, Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 1054-38. Wbol^ale flower/^arKjfe select 20. nedlum 10. cullB 2 lllrlch Brunner 15 " Brideamalds, Brides, Meteors 2. Morgans. Cuslns. Perles 2. Carnations fancy 2. Violets Lily of the valley, Tulips Roman Uyaclntns, Freeslas Ilarrisll miles 5 Daffodils 1 Mignonette 2. Sweet Peas Cattleyas 25 Smllax 12. Asparagus Adlantum Buffalo, March 23. Boaes, Beauties " Brides, Bridesmaids, Meteors.. OOOS.'i.OO oo®i5.oa 00® 5.00 00® 20. 00 .76® 2.00 50® 1 00 ooeio.oo " Perles, Nlphetos. " Katserlns Carnations, ordinary " fancies Lily of the valley gmlli Adlantum 1 Asparagus 50 Hardy Ferns :i.oo®50 00 2.00® S.OO 2.00® 5 00 .i.OO® S.OO 1.00® 2 00 H.OO® 4.0O 2.00® 4.0O 16.00® 20. 00 00® 1.50 00® 75. 00 .20 00al2.50 00® 4.00 OOOIO 00 Callas Mignonette'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'!'!.'.'.'.!.'.'..'.'.' 1.00® 4.00 rURDY&BLflUVELT Sweet Peas, Roses, Violets, Smllax, Carnations. ■W H O Iv !ej S A.!Cv!E; . 57 West 30th St., new YORK. Telephone. No. 2606-38. Daily market quotations to applicants. MILLANG & CO. ■vvmoive;®a.i^b; Commission Florists 48 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. ROSES VIOLETS LILIES JULIUS LANG 53 WEST 30tli STREll NEW YORK CARNATIONS Telephone 9J«8. Mention the American Florist. The New York Gut 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 Orderi. M. A. HART, Commission "'^n'" Cut Flowers, 44 WEST 29th street, NEW YORK OITY. THE BEST MARKET IN NEW YORK. 'Plione 1307 astli St. ford Bros... t^ at Wholesale Florists 111 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. Coniignmentt Solicited. Telephone, 260 38th SL Establislied 1891. Tel. 1615-38. G. E. BRADSHAW, UUI r lUWCrS COMMISSION 117 WEST 30th STREET, Consignments Solicited. NEW YORK. CAN FILL YOUR ORDERS FOR lEAUTIES BRIDESMAIDS _ 'RIDES AND B 7 Edw. C. Horan, WHOLESALE FLORIST. CARNATIONS. wnte for pnco wst. 34 W. 29th St., NEW YORK. VIOLETS VALLEY ROMANS NARCISSUS POINSETTIA Please^mention American Florist when wrltins; 1018 The American Florist. Mar. ^5, The ^eed T^si^e. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. BTERETT B. CLAHK, PTM.; JOS. A. BOLGLANO, 1st Vlce-Pres.; S. F. Willard, Wetherafleld, Conn., Secy and Treas. H. VAN Teyhngen, of Van Zanten & Co., Hillegom, has completed his annual visit to Chicago. B. D. Kapteyn, representing Gt. van Waveren & Kruyff, Haarlem, Holland, has been in Chicago for a week. Paris. — Latest mail advices indicate that the present outlook of the Roman hyacinth crop is fair. The growers, how- ever are not willing to give quotations at present, but prefer to sell later on at market prices. In further reference to the origin of the Emerald Gem musk melon, W. Atlee Burpee & Co. state that Jonathan Auvock, of A. & J. Williams, Utica, N. Y., now claims the honor of having called their attention to this variety in 1886. Upon its introduction in that year, how- ever, it was plainly described by Messrs. Burpee & Co. as a chance seedling obtained by Wm. G. Yoorheis, of Benzie county, Mich. Reports from seedsmen, in reply to our inquiries as to the condition of trade up to March 22, say in substance that February trade was very generally behind that of former years. March trade to date has also been unsatisfactory, though varying up and down, much according to the thermometer and snow, yet certainly not good enough to be so explained in view of the fact that the whole trade were in expectation of a "boom" season. The wholesale trade has been good; better than last year. Counter trade everywhere is very back- ward, but is more reasonably explained. Three to five feet of Irost in the ground, and a few inches of snow on top of it, is not conducive to spring fever. We must still hope on, but a short rush season, which we can now expect, is not a favor- able one for the mail business; buyers supply themselves locally. Tarrytown, N. Y. — The florists and gardeners of this vicinity have organized the Tarrytown Horticultural Society. Thomas Cobum is president, Andrew Tafft, vice-president; Wm. McCord, secre- tary, and Nathan Brewer treasurer. Special Offer Japan Bulbs 12 100 Lilium .\unitum, T.v9 $ .&0 ¥i.M 9.\11 7!) 5 m " monster 1.2.') ».00 Eubrum, 6x8 40 2.5U 8.\9 50 3.00 9.\11 65 .=S.OO " monster 1.00 7.(K) Album, 7x9 65 5 01) 9x11 80 6.00 11x13 1.25 8.0U Melpomene, 7x9 40 3.00 9x10 65 6.00 Dozens amounting to .^0 at 100 prices. Send for our New List of Spring and SummiT Bulbs, liosi-s, Clematis, etc. Address H. H. BERGER & CO.. 47 Barclay St.. New York. (ESTABLISUED 1878.) Wonderful New Potato! Srr^'i;Strt°o°trt 16 moBt remarkably early and productive and of irood flavor; also a Kood winter Potato. It 1b much the beei for ehrly forcing and la free from dlaeaae Each hill gives 40 to 60 or more Potatoes; In extra good Potato ground 1 have counted 70 to 80 In one hill. The Krow- iDK period Is very bhort. It Is a Potato of the future. PRiCE-Sl-fJO for 2 lbs-, ?2 Ui for 5 lb8..|l(i 0(J foriili lbs Cash must accompany all orders or will he sent C. O. I). t1. ELTZnOLTZ, Far Rockaway, L. I., N. Y. Van Zanten Brothers Wholesale Bulb Growers, HILLEGOM, HOLLAND, Sell high-grade forcing bulbs at moderate prices. Ask for price list to Messrs. J. W. Hampton, Jr. & Co., 41 Broadway, New York, (N. Y.), to whom also all correspond- ence should be directed until May 20th. WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR Mr. Georg Egger, of Jaffa. (Palestine), for Black Callas, Iris, etc. Mr. Gustav A. Schuiz, of Berlin, (Germany), for best, first-class Lily of the Valley. Prices on Application. Our Mr. G. V. VAN ZANTEN. Jr. and Mr. L. G. COLYN are on their annual trip visitiuR the many friends and custom rs of our firm and of Messrs. Vander Ilorst tV Dames, whose successors we are. Tuberoses. "HALLOCK" STRAIN DWARF EXCELSIOR PEARL, strictly first size bulbs. $8.00 per 1000. OurSpring"BOOKtorFLORISTS" Covering fully all Spring: Hulbs, Florist-*' Flower Heeds, Halms, K"S«'S, Carna- tions. New Flants, Florists' Supplies, i etc.. Is worth havluR. ASK FOR IT. ! NEW GLADIOLUS "White Spray" VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO: NEW YORK: 84-86 Randolph St. 14 Barclay St. Kansas Seed House F. BARTELDES & CO., - Lawrence, Kas. ....Headquarters For.... Rocky Ford Canteloupe Seed, all kinds of Vine Seeds, Seed, Field and Sweet Corn, Onion Seed and Onion Sets, all kinds of Tree Seeds, Alfalfa, Sorghum, Kaffir Corn and all forage plants for dry climates ESTABLISHED 1802 T S SEEDS GOGOSWEDDELIANA?:f/oES LATANIA BORBONICA'p'efrb^. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, At $6 per 1000 seeds. -f At $3 per poiiad. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK HAERENS BROS. The Leading Horticultural Establishment of Belgium. Over fifty larfje j^reenhouses and exten- sive nurseries devoted to plants purposr-ly for the American trade: INDIAN AZALEAS, PALMS, ARAUCARIAS BAYS. FICUSES, RHODODENDRONS, HARDY GHENT AND MOLLIS AZA- LEAS, SPIRA;AS, TUBEROUS- ROOTED BEGONIAS, GLOX- INIAS, ERICAS, BORON- lAS, ETC., ETC. Aslv for our pri<:e list on New Aza eas and perfect Kentias Forsteriana and Be moreana, 5 to 7 feet hit-'h ^ml ujuvjirds. REPRESENTATIVE IN AMERICA TILL :iI.\Y 1ST. AUGUST HAERENS. care of Henry Bischoff Co., Park Row. NEW YORK CITY. - Bankers. CYCLAMEN GROWERS do not forget that L. P. DeLANGHE-VERVAENE, Nurserymen, 150 Rue de Constantinople, BRUSSELS, BELGIUM. Cyclamen Papiiio. The raost beautiful straiu in the world. Pkice: 100 seeds, $3; 500 seeds, $13; 1000 seeds. $30. To be delivered as soon as harvested, from beginning of July. fiDpriAi TicQ> Cyclamen, Orchids, Cocos x»KbciAi.i ibd. weddeliana, Bromelias. IS THE RAISER t S^^ Printed talk or spoken talk would never have built up the immense Iron Age business. It's the work that's behind the machines and the excellent work they do in the field and garden th.at sells them in increasing numbers every year. Our success is built on work ■ — not talk. See an Iron Age machine at work and it will talk for itscll'.^ It docs the best work in the least time. The latest Iron Age Implement^ are described In the handsome Iron Aee Rook for 1880 which \vc send free. The Iron Abc Combinetl Wheel Hoe and .Seed I»r'" will plow, level, furrow, sow, cover, rake, cul- tivate, hill and hoe anddo all well. A hov can convert II from drill to hoe. Wheels are of steel, Ifi mches high, an original feature. The height makes the wheels run easier and they will not vield ■ ■ ■' soil like lowwhiols. The h _ ■idea which liasi iclosi BATEMAN MFG. CO.. Box 184. Grenloch, N. J. 1 i8gg. The American Florist. 1019 A Happy Cabbage Head. STERN FACTS FOR SEEDSMEN AND GROWERS. Nature expresses herself in various moods. Even a cabbaRe may feel contented by knowing that by its existence, happiness maybe caused to others. The possession of money creates comfort, contentment and happiness. VAN NAAIKN'S ^vliite cubbaffe seeds* raised on the rich alluvial soil of Holland, and tried in this Country for the last three years, by promi- nent cabbage growers throughout the country, have proven to be liioney makers ir>r the srrowers. One farmer, Mr. H. N. Blair of Skaneateles, N.Y., realized a crop of ^350 00 from one puuiKi of seed. MK. JACOI5 ClilDE of Auburn, X.Y. writes: "They were thebent Cabbagfs I erer raised, ami I have been raising Cabbages for 'Jn years. The aver- age weight was from V2-ls and itfteii y.'> lbs. It does not rot or crack as other varieties do. MK. ANTHONV PKKItV.of Pautucket,R,I., says: " (rrows quick; sure to liead; large size; fine Havor." iMES.SRS. THOS. J. GREY, the seedsmen of Boston, state: '"The people now demand it. I feel contident that It will HH a long desired want in this market." Ml{. V. I>. ALI^EX, the well-known Seed Grower of Long Island, says: ""The sample of Holland Cabbage sent for trial in my grounds the past season prosed a fine strain. As a shipping variety, it is very valuable. The solidity of its round heads and its snowy whiteness makes it par- ticuhirtiiutlrdiln. /- ./ n.^nl'i variety." .lilt. H. N. 151. A 1 1:. ^ i',c iteles, N.Y. : "Van Xamcn^ lli'll'ih'i ; ' ;i ' >dtbage Seed grows the hirqcst. luinh 'I / / /"" ' nnitiiredheadsof any seed I have yet seen, some heads weighing 'Jl lbs. after being trimmed for market." MK. GEO. E. GOWEN, of Stratham, N.H., writes under date of March 14, 1899: "For $1.23 enclosed send me H lb. of Van Namen's Kvcel- sior Cabbage Seed. I had some of that seed last year and it did excellent. I have the Cabbage now and they are bringing a good price. They are firm keepers." HENRY A. GAEDE, Marlborough, N.Y.: "I consider it the best and most remunerative variety to grow, as it is a sure header of good size, Jirm, and of excellent .fiavor, making ii a very valuable viarket variety." In order to give Vegetable Growers an oppor- tunity to try these valuable and productive Seeds at a small outlay, I will put it up in small quantity, mailed postage paid on receipt of the amount, either in postage stamps or money or- der. Van Namen's Excelsior Dutch Cabbage Seed, late, large, round, solid, snow white heads. Packet, 10 cts. ; ounce, 25 cts.; a lb. 75cts. ; pound, $2.50. i^an Namen's Excelsior Earliest Dutch White Cabbage, solid round heads. Per packet, 15 cts.; per ounce, 35 cts.; M lb., $1.00: pound, $3.00. Van Namen's Mammoth Snow White Autumn Caulifloioer. Per packet, 20 cts. ; per ounce, 60 cts.; H lb., $1.75; pound, $6.00. The quantity on hand is limited, therefore order early. Special quotations to dealers in Seeds. Also on hand and arriving. Imported Hardy Itoses, Tree Roses, Rhododendrons, Hardy Azaleas. Clematis, Deutzias, Hydrangea Paniculata Orandi- flora. Snowballs, Monthly blooming or Tea Roses in best sorts,a,\so American Roses on own Roots in limited number. Bulbs and Roots; Amaryllis, Begonias, Japan Maples, etc:, Cuhidiums, I'nnnas, Cycas Revoluta Stems (to ■i c'i!lh).<, (jln.viniii.-^ LiVvun .\Hvaliim, Rubrum and Alh'im: M,nt,iva Vinv^. Iiniinvlvd and Domestic PiiKinins. Fvrsh Mn.-ihin,,m Sjjnnn. Tuberoses, 3 to 1-inili; pir hbl. of l..ni)U,$.=).()U. Spiraea Palmata and Cumiiuvta.-niid Eostite for carnation Rust and Mildew on Roses, Cabbage, Potatoes, Tomatoes, etc., etc. Import orders tor Roman Hyacinths, Paper White Narcissus, Lilium Harrisii, Azalea Indica, Holland Bulbs, Tulips, Hyacinths, Narcissus, etc., now booked. C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, 193 Greenwich Street, - - - - NEW YORK. Lily of the Valley. Fine pips, extra well rooted, from cold storage, Jll per 1000; $25 per case of 2500. Extra fine selected stock, J12 per ICOO; $30 per case of 2500. Fine LILY OF THE VALLEY in bloom, with plenty of dark green foliage, always on hand, at Chicago market price. H. IV. :BieuJVS, 690 W. Van Buren Street, CHICACO. »♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦ I ELECTROS.. 4> I for Catalogue Purposes. W strictly hlcb wo c!u ir ciitaloKU.! i.f th. ill subi I stock Price for cash only 15 cents per square inch. THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dtarborn St., CHICAGO. Fresh Cycas Leaves THE LONG GREEN KIND, "Hand=Picked" Perfectly aligned and without blemish. I can supply these all the year round and in any quantity. Per pair $100 Per pair 24 inches long', - $1 00 { 36 inches long', - - $1 50 1 25 I 40 45 inches long, - - - $2.00 Galax, Bronze and Green Leucothoe Sprays, Magnolia Leaves, Fancy Ferns, etc., etc. Also Chamaerops Palm Leaves and Crowns. Per 100 Lilium Auratum, = = $6 oo Lilium Speciosum Album, 6 oo Lilium Speciosum Rubrum, 5 00 Above sizes very scarce this year. 9 to 11 NOTE THE SIZE ! Aster Seed True and select stock Plant Growers' and Manufacturers' Agent White Branching (Semple's) 50c. Pink " " 50c. Queen of the Market, white, 50c. Price per pjund on application. 42 West 28th St., NEW YORK. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ GARDENING This is the paperto recommend to your customers, the leading horticultural journal in America for amateurs FLOWER SEED BAGS °tlf THE GARDENING CO, "°"°" »'^«' CHICAGO. Ill stoL-k. S:ii]ii)les free. Clyde (\V;iyne (_'...), N. Y. Yellow Nanse. mS bills., ].er I.IjI, W.IIO: r. ti. 10 lihls., $1.90 lut.iill libls., $l,hll ii,T libl. Vegetable .'abbu-e. ToiiKito :ind Celery $1 |ier 1000 d bed. (':isli. J. W. Davis. Morrison, 111. Every jjrower of Flowers should try ARMSTRONG'S New Ever-Blooming Single Tuberose. S. A. F. and O.II. an. new plant of merit. S5.00 per 100. Please Mention The American Florist. 1020 The American Florist. Mar, ^5, The (iluRSERY TRh^b- AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. A. L. Brooke, Pres. ; B. albertson, Vlce-PreB.; GlOROS C. 8BAGER, Rochestor. N. Y.. Sec'y. A. RiENSTlEN, Alpena, Mich., has em- barked in the nursery business. Henry Boheaverin, a nursery agent well known in Tennessee, was drowned March 11. J. C. Plumb, a leading nurseryman, aged 71 years, died at his home at Mil- ton, Wis., March 21. A. E. Windsor, Havana, 111., recom- mends honey locust hedges for farm fencing. It is hardy in the north. C. E. Hanson, the Portland, Oregon, nurseryman, has donated thirty varieties of ornamental trees to the city parks. "San Jose scale has never been found in Nebraska," is the catch-line on many a Nebraska nurseryman's stationery and advertisements. Jackson & Perkins Company is the sole representative in the United States of Charles Detriche, Sr., nurseryman. Angers, France. "God sent San Jose scale," says J. H. Hale, South Glastonbury, Conn., "to thin out the trees that are chiefly engaged in supporting codling worms." The Rossney pear, raised from seed at Salt Lake, Utah, is being introduced by the Pioneer Nursery Company, of that city, and the Phoenix Nursery Company, Bloomington, 111. It has a strong list of recommendations and is taking well. Forest Resources of Cuba. Ed. Am. Florist: — In reply to your inquiry regarding the forest resources of Cuba, I beg to state that the eastern and western portions of the island, especially Santa Clara province, are reported to contain about thirteen million acres of virgin forest. Mahogany, ebony, cedar, and a large amount of pine (probably Pinus Cubensis) form the greater part of these forests. I regret that I am unable to give vou more detailed information on this subject, but no forest survey has as yet been made of Cuba, and the infor- mation usually contained in publications pertaining to that island is of a very general character. Otto J. J. Luebkert, Acting Chief, Div. of Forestry, Dept. of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Drainage for Clematis. I am strongly inclined to agree with a recent interesting article on this subject in yourissueof January 21. In conversation some months since with a well known plantsraan, C. B. Whitnall, of Milwaukee, he described the plan by which he had grown these plants successfully. After setting the plants with the usual care in good ordinary soil he made four holes with a small sized post-augur, about twelve inches in each direction from the plant and fifteen inches deep. These he filled with rich compost, his idea being that the plant fed more healthfully on the fertilizer when not applied directly to the roots; but it seems to me that the drainage thus provided must be consid- ered, and the success of his plan confirms my belief that the drainage question is a very important one in growing these plants. Rex. 25,000 CLEMATIS i^ ^e the Host Extensive Growers in the World °^:^^iux ^^^^=^^=z=^===^==^==^=z^== Climber. OuK T\vu-Vear-Oi-U Clematis Are AS LARGE AS IMPORTED PLANTS AND IMMENSELY SUPERIOR to them for the reason that they are acclimated to the soil, atmosphere and other cultural conditions of this country. They have a way of living and thriving that is often unaccountably wanting In imported plants. PRICES FOR EXTRA STRONG 2-YEAR PLANTS. Jackmanni S20.00 per 100 I Spoijiul prices per 1000 according to varieties Other Varieties 17.00 " I required, PRICE FOR STRONG 1-YEAR PLANTS. All Varieties SIO.OO per 100, S80.00 per 1000. Henryii, white. Lanuginosa Candida, white. Mme. Baron Veillard, pink. Jackmanni, purple. Mme. Ed. Andre, crimson. Ramona, lavender. WE ARE THE ONLY FIRM in this country who secured any considerable stock of YELLOW RAMBLER ROSE in 1,S97 and are, therefore, the ONLY ONES WHO CAN SUPPLY TWO=YEAR-OLD PLANTS in appreciable quantity. Yellow Rambler As a Pot Plant SECURE SOME NOW FOR DECORATION DAY SALES. Yellow Rambler Roses, extra fine plarts, 4 to 5 ft. high, cut back to 2'^^ ft., for only S7. 50 per 100. $70 per 1000 C-'JO at 1000 rate). A LTHOUGH the Yellow Rambler ■*^ was introduced and is recom- mended primarily as an outdoor Rose and, being the only hardy yellow climbing Rose thus far known, it is of extraorainary value on that account, ij^; The accompanying illustration, re- "tJ. produced from a photograph, shows j^t what can be done with it as a pot r ' plant. The plant here shown was forced primarily to obtain propagat- ing wood and with that end in view was pruned back very closely so as to induce a strong growth of young wood. If more of the old wood had been left on the number of flow- ers would have been very much greater. Send at on : for our Wholesale Li e some of the bargains offered therin. H. P. ROSES, on own roots, better than imported per 100. 810.00 TREE ROSES, 5 to 7 feet, extra Sne per 10, $3.00 ' 20.00 AZALEA MOLLIS, mixed colors, fine plants, well budded " 35.00 separate ... . . " 50.00 RHODODENDRONS, best hardy varieties, 2 feet, well budded " 50.00 Be sure to send for our list; it will save you money. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, New York. d. AUSTIN SHAW, 78 Wabash Ave. Chicago, WESTERN REPRESENTATIVE. MOON'S TREES GROW. 15,000 Oaks, 3 tn 8 feet. Assorted Varieties, finely rooted, loo.ooo Maples. H to 16 feet. Su^ar, rwiiy, Svcamore and Silver Leaved, straight aud fine; special quotations. lieach. European and Pur- li'avt'EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. O'.A.QSoia -v%r. ]uc.A.ra'z«'xirc», The Reading: Naraery, READING, BIABS. ESTABLI8H8D 1864. i8gg. The a mer i ca n F loris t. 1021 r ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< THE I ATEST NOVELTIES |N HARDY nUMBERS. ♦ Geo. Jackman & Son's New Type of Clematis. COUNTESS OF ONSLOW (First-class Certificate R. H. S.), a rich, brigiit violet-purple, with a hroad band of scarlet down the center of each petal; open, bell-shaped form, with four to six petals to each bloom, flowering freely from July to October, a good climber, useful for decorative purposes. DUCHESS OF ALBANY (Award of Merit R. H. S.), a beautiful bright pink, deeper down the center, soften- ing down to a lilac pink around the margin; campanulate in form; very floriferous and a vigorous grower. DUCHESS OF YORK (Award of Merit R. H. S.), a delicate and very pleasing shade of pale blush pink with a deeper tinge down the center of each petal; of campanulate form and free flowering. GRACE DARLING, a delicate hue of brfght rosy carmine, the blooms being star-shaped and very profuse. GROWERS AND EXPORTERS OF CLEMATIS, ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, FRUIT TREES AND GENERAL NURSERY STOCK. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< WOKING NURSERIES: SURREY, ENGLAND. | »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ THE ROYAL TOTTENHAM NURSERIES Ltd. LATE OF A. M. C. .HINGKIXDT CONINCK. DEDEMSVAART, nr. ZwoUe, Netherlands. Maiiii^'iiis: Director A. M. C. Van tier Elst. RARE and NEW HARDY PERENNIALS. Per 100 Anemone sylveBtrls fl. pi., young planU In pots . .ta 00 Arnebla ecblotdes 10 CO Chryaanthemum max flllforme 7 50 Helentum autumnale bq perbum 6 00 Uemerocallls aurantlaca major (cultivated) 27 50 Heucbera al ba — "00 Iberia sempervlrenB Little Gem SCO IncarvUlea Delayayl 40 00 Olgae 5 00 Nympbaea Laydekertl purpurata 290 00 •• " roaea 180 00 " aurora eacb. $7 50 Robinaonlana eaob,$5 00 Oreooome CandolU 20 00 Papaver Orient, Silver Queen 10 00 Petasltea Jap. glganteua 20 00 Phyaalls Franchettl 2 26 Saglttaria Jap. a. pi 20 00 Splrsea Aruncua var. Knelffl 37 50 Viola odor. Prlnceaa of Walea 4 00 Gunnera Scabra, leaves 6 to 7 feet acroaa. atrong planta tl6 00 to 20 00 Alpine Rhododendrona, atrong planta 9 00 Wholesale catalogue of Hardy Perennlala. Conlfera, Rare Aquatics, etc., may be had free on application. Llat of Narcissus In April. CLEMATIS. ^S^a^^ Jackmannl. fine dark purple. Jackmannl euperba, Buperior to jBcbmanDl. Mme Barun Velllard. lar^e full pink Henryi. larpe French white. Ramona. large Hnht blue. Princess Alexandria. Blue Jack- mannl white bars. Miss Baker. light IHmc, chaoglnR to white. Princess of EdlnburR. dull white. Ker- meslna rubra, very free magenta red. Mrs. Bateman. lilac changlnK to whltA. Mme. Baron VelHard. fine pink. Mme Edouard Andre, magenta. Countess of Lovelace, pale lavender. Fairy Queen, large Ilgbt blue President, tine large light purple. Duke of Norfolk, larse blue. Gem. fine large bright blue. $3 50 per dozen: f20 CO per ICO. SPKCIAL. LIST. Marvel, pure snow white, very attractive and striking. Grand Duchess, very large nhlte, strong vigorous grower. Belle of Woking, soft t>eautlful pink, rosette formed, very pale Genr-"' bf»autlful. BanghoJme Belle, sold to be larger and finer than Henryi. strong blooming plants, :>Uc ; $1.50 per dozen. F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III. When corresponding with advertisers, mention the American Florist. FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL AT REASONABLE PRICES. Small Fruits, Qrapes, Shrubs. Climbing Plants, Roses, Evergreens, Hardy Plants. Pjeonies. Ijargevt aud rliulceat collections In Anierlcm. BEST NOVELTIES Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue free. ELLWANGER & BARRY. MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES, Rochester, N. Y. Flfty-nlntb Year. I Pears, Apples, Cherries, Plums, Peaches, Etc. .5 000 Elms 9toI2feet. 3,000 Elms ... H to 18 " 8 000 Norway Maples 9 to 12 " 2 000 Syacamore and Negundo Maples 'J to 12 " 2,000 Purple leaved Beech 4 to 9 " 1,C00 Horse and Sweet Chestnuts . . 7 to 9 " 15,000 Evergreens, all sizes and kinds 700 Colorado Blue Spruce 2 to 4 " 700 Golden OaKS 8 to 10 " 2,000 Aibor Vilas 5 to 6 " 2.5,000 Calilornia Privet .... 2 to 6 " 10,000 Shrubs, new and old kinds . . .S to 5 " 2,000 Hydrangeas. Japan Snow Balls XX strong, .i Ono Rhododendrons and Azaleas. XX strong. 10,000 Bush and Climbing Roses XX strong. 3.000 Crimson.yellow and white Roses, XX strong 3,000 Pears and Apples, XXX bearing sizes. Grapes, Currants, Gooseberries, Aspara- gus, etc. Superintendents of Parks and Cemeteries and Florists wanting stock for cus- tomers should call on me or write. Propr of Norwich Nurseries. NORWICH. CONN. Viburnum Plicatum ;-,&.*-» STYRAX JAPONIC. line husliy plants, (i to 8 fuet, $9.00 per dozen. KOELREUTERIA PANICULATA, 8 to 10 feet, $6.C0 per dozen. Large assortnient of ornamental nursery stock. Descriptive catalogue and wholesale list for all in the trade. SAMUEL C. MOON, Morrisvllle, Bucks Co., Pa. VIBURNUM TOMENTOSUM A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. ^^j*jt HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS A SPECIALTY. Boltonia Latisquamae, Helenium au- tumnale superbum, Helianthus gi- ganteus, Veronica longifolia subsessilis, in surplus. AT LOW RATES ■ ^-I'rice List Miul D.-SL-riptive Catalogue on REA BROTHERS, ^jtjt NORWOOD, MASS. Siberian Arbor Vitae f Irish and Swedish Junipers, rooted cuttlnKS from 5 to U tnches Irleh Juniper one year old, transplanted, 10 to 14 Inches. Samples and prices on application. lamene Calathlna.or White Amaryllis. large bloom- ing bulbs. *I0.00 per 100. R^aes-Perle. Wootton. Brides and Maids, 2 inches. $3.00 for 100. JOS. riEINL, Jacksonville, III. 1022 The American Florist. Mar. 25, Our pasTiMEs. Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and cycling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all corresponcence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfield St.. Boston. Mass.; Eobt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. Averages in Chicago. After last week's entertainment at the Florists' Glub the bowlers indulged in a little exercise and made the following averages: Fred Stollery . . . .155 A.C. Kohlbrand . . .114 .T. S. Wilson 138 \V. E. Lynch 1()9 George Siollery . . .138 Walter Krietling . . .l(i> John Deenan . .YSl P. J. Hauswilth . . lUl !•;. F. Winterson . . 124 St. Loub Bowling Scores. Name. 1st. 2d. 3fl. 4th. 5th. Av. C. A. Kuehn 164 148 143 134 211 160 J. J. Beneke 145 133 135 154 136 140 J. W. Kuntz 104 148 148 157 133 138 J. Young 98 135 1S7 153 128 F. C. Weber 101 133 117 132 135 124 R. F. T. Fine Scores at Denver. The Denver Florists' Bowling Club is not heard from frequently, but, judging from the appended score of a recent evening's exercise, the Colorado gentle- men are qualified to give even St. Louis points on the game: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. Av. J, N. .lakobsen ...191 236 210 212 Albert Mauff 194 194 A.M.Lewis 150 207 183 John Berry 174 198 IfiO 178 Geo. Brenbert 1.53 155 204 171 Chas. Meyer 169 146 157 Robt. Kurth 158 153 154 John Ferris 132 143 145 140 Gus Lang 105 174 139 Chas. Webb 141 139 135 GilbertSuott 128 118 89 112 Bowling at Buffalo. W. F. Kasting and Phil Scott were the managers of sides in the two good games rolled last Monday night. Nineteen players participated. After the games there was a match between the Scott quartette, Phil and D. J. defeating William, Sr., and William, Jr. Following are the averages of the several players: W. B. Scott 177 Kumpff 117 PhilScott 166 Long 116 Kasting 155 Adams 114 Webber 148 Buechi Ill Troup 147 Wasson 103 Wm. Scott 142 Buddeuborg .... 99 McClure 139 Reichert 96 Risch 129 Hock 90 1). J. Scott 128 Keitsch 80 Jones 123 Following is the score rolled by our bowlers on Friday, March 18: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. G. McClure 209 115 158 137 15.i W.B.Scott 137 147 160 142 147 C. Risch 170 139 169 117 144 Wm. Scott 117 138 137 165 139 W. F. Kasting 116 151 141 136 136 G. Schmidt 121 147 IJS 132 G. Kumpff 120 145 150 109 131 W. Grevev .115 116 125 161 129 G. Reichert 116 126 123 132 124 Ed. Nolan 122 116 132 123 I). J. Scott 106 152 139 93 120 U. B. Long 116 108 90 138 113 H. Huddenborg 77 87 90 85 W. A. Philadelphia Pastimes. The Gun Club had a most enjoyable time at their monthly shoot last Satur- day. It was made a contest for a dinner and to settle, as well, who should become the owner of the club prizes for the best MEMBERS OF THE PHILADELPHIA FLORISTS' GUN CLUB AT THEIR WISSANOMING GROUNDS. average made during the year. The tro- phies are, for best average, a silver loving cup offered by the club, and second best, a cut glass vase donated by Dr. Goebel. The individual averages resulted in a tie, as at the end of the shoot it was found that George Anderson and Wm. K. Har- ris were exactly even on percentage of points won. Who is the best shot will be decided at the shoot of the club on April 4. The club contest resulted in the team captained by A. B. CartleJge winning by forty-four points and they then had the pleasure of eating a good dinner at the expense of the losers. Twenty-five tar- gets were thrown at known and twenty- five at unknown angles. The score fol- lows: Known Unknown Name. iiiigles. angles. Total. G. Anderson (capt.) . 21 21 42 F. Goebel 14 19 33 C. D. Ball 21 15 36 E. T. Coleman .... 22 12 34 George Craig .... 11 07 18 V.V. Dorp .■ 12 14 26 L. Ball 11 06 17 112 94 206 A.B.Cartledge(capt.) 21 22 43 J. Burton 17 17 34 D. Engle 19 19 38 W. Westcott 11 12 33 W'. K. Harris 21 20 41 D. Jones 12 19 31 H. Eiserlohr 18 22 40 119 131 250 H. Landis came late and shot by him- self, making the fine score of 49 out of a possible 50. K. At the Twin Cities. The Twin City bowlers made the fol- lowing scores at their meeting March 14, Gust. Will winning the gold medal for high average which is held from week to week by the player making the best score at each meeting, and which, at the end of the season, goes to the one holding the best grand average: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th .\v. G.Will 135 136 129 214 153 Hartman 139 120 166 126 138 Malraquist 155 128 156 107 KM Nagel 121 116 112 125 IIH Baldwin 134 97 110 IM Monson 90 97 113 137 109 Swahn 92 71 138 109 102 Swauson 84 126 .57 89 Lynes 56 95 87 104 85 Feli.x, Buffalo. BAD WEATHER MAKES TRADE QUIET. — PROSPECTS FOR A GOOD EASTER.— FINE STOCK IN SIGHT. — PALMER .S: SON HAVE A SPLENDID SHOWING OF CARNATIONS. Last week the weather gave us about as many changes as could begottogether into as many days, so trade has not been of the best. Good flowers are not in abundance, caused partly, it is supposed, by the first stages of Easter pickling, and as usual you hear the yearly forecaster say things are going to be scarce. Lilies, I think, will be in short supply but other bulbous stock looks fine and I think car- nations will be in general supply; possi- bly fancies may be a little scarce. Roses will be plentiful. Neubeck & Meyers are going to have some fine hybrid roses in pots for Easter and a call on Scott showed every one hustling to get things all in shape. His azaleas and genistas are fine. S. B. Smi- ley, of Lancaster, will have some good azaleas and lilies. J. T. Aldous, formerly with J. M.Gasser, of Cleveland, and late with H. L. Thrall, of Buffalo, has accepted a position with L. Hart, Madison avenue, New York City. J. H. and S. J. Rebstock left for New York on Sunday. H. J. Wise, of East Aurora, N. Y., was a caller last week, also E. A. Fry, Roch- ester, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son have an exhibit of carnations that are grand. Eighteen varieties are shown. Mrs. Lawson again makes her appearance, with little im- provement over those of last week. It has two and three-quarter inch blooms on fifteen-inch stems, while standing beside it was a vase of Marquis that were a sight, three and one-half-inch flowers on twenty-four inch stems. Mr. Palmer had, from his own greenhouses, Bradt, three and one-halt inches in diameter; Lily Dean, three inches; Mayor Pingree, Meteor, Outcast, a good red; Jubilee, Flora Hill, Tidal Wave, Helen Keller, Emma Wocher, Argyle, Pluto, and his two sports from Daybreak. One thing I see in favor of the Mrs. Lawson is its keep- ing qualities. W. A. iSgg. The a mer ican Florist. 1023 I 111 Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies centraiVe" 42-44 E- RandolpH St., Chicago, Illinois OUR oi^i-^i A ■ Tiro HARRISli, TULIPS, DAFFODILS, SPECIALTIES: ^^lley violets KLEHM'S NOVELTY TULIPS And Extra Choice Bulb Stock of All Kinds EASTER PRICE LIST (SUBJECT 10 CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE P. AND D. AT COST. PER 100 Meteors, extra select f6.cx) to fs.oo Maids and Brides, extra select. 6.00 to .S 00 Meteors, Waids and Brides, good average 5.00 to 7.Q0 Perles, extra select 5.00 to 7.00 Roses, our selection 5.00 Harrisii 12.50 to 15.00 Callas 12.50 to 15.00 Valley, the best 4.00 to 5 00 Violets 75 to i.oo Marguerites, white 60 to .75 Carnations, extra select 3 00 to 4.00 Carnations, white 3.00 to 5.00 Carnations, good average 2.00 to 3.00 Tulips, single, all colors 3.00 Tulips, double, fine 3.00 to 5.00 Tulips, Klehm's Novelty light pink 4.00 Daffodils 2.00 to 3.00 Narcissus 3.00 to 4.00 Adiantutn i .00 Smilax (scarce) 15.00 to 20.00 Asparagus, per string, 50 to 65c. Galax, per 1000 $1.50 20 Common Ferns, per 1000 J2. 00. .25 Common Ferns, 500 at looo rate. TULIPS^ SINGLE, All Colors. TULIPS^ Klehm's Novelty Light Pink. Special Line of Bulb Stock for Easter. Book Orders Early. VTOT FTT^ LADY CAMPBELL, and all others, of V i\JL^LJ 1 O^ extra quality and in quantity. CARNATIONS; We are Headquarters. Book Orders Early as they are Filled in Rotation. ORDER OF US. DAFFODILS, NARCISSUS, Etc. Let us have your orders, we will fill them. All Flowers in Season at Lowest Market Rates. Prices given are for stock specially selected, and inferior quality will be charged according to value. NEW CARNATION WHITE DAYBREAK. Awarded Certificate of Merit by Chicago Florists' Club. We will receive orders for rooted cuttings and hand them to the originator, Mr. P. M. Broadbeck, Cullinan Avenue and Clark Street, Chicago. ROOTED CUTTINGS, $i2.00 PER 100. Jobbers in all Kinds of Desirable Florists' Supplies. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST. Store open until 6:30 P. M. Sundays and Holidays Noon only. 1024 The American Florist. Mar. 25. Los Angeles. A COPIOUS PRECIPITATION liRINGS MUCH jOY TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HORTI- CULTURISTS.— BUG HUNTER RECALLED. — A SUCCESS IN CELERY CULTURE. — CAR- NATION MATTERS. — PETER BARR SAYS FAREWELL TO AMERIC A.— |OTTINGS. For long weeks we have been anxiously looking lor rain, until patience was almost exhausted and hope departed. The ministers set a day for humiliation and prayer for rain. The Chamber of Commerce and Merchants' and Manu- facturers' Association were making arrangements to purchase car-loads of powder to explode in the hope of pro- ducing acopious precipitation, and funds were freely subscribed lor the experiment, and then the rain came, and in such abundance that southern California is redeemed. Instead of penury there will be plenty, and as a rule all crops will be fair, and the fruit crop very large. On account of some differences between the horticultural commissioners and George Compere, the "bug expert" whom the commissioners sent to Hawaii in search of parasites, Mr. Compere tendered his resignation and the com- missioners retaliated by ordering him to return on the first steamer. The commissioners of parks and the finance committee of the city council visited East Los Angeles park to see the floral display, and were so well pleased that they decided more glass was abso- lutely necessary, and a recommendation for an appropriation for this purpose will be presented. One of the greatest successes of recent years is the growing of celery on the peat lands in Orange county. The output this season is 450 car-loads. Parties are now at work clearing and preparing r)00 acres additional for the coming season, which should almost double the crop. There has been a decided shortage of carnations all the time since the frost in early February. A recent visit to the fields of the largest growers shows the plants fully recovered and loaded with buds. There will be a heavy crop about right for the Easter trade. Peter Barr visited this city, inspected some of the parks, expressed surprise and pleasure, then went to Santa Barbara, where he met Wm. F. Dreer, and the two proceeded to San Francisco by boat. After a few days there Mr. Barr goes to Japan on board the steamer China leav- ing San Francisco March 2."). F. P. Hasp, the well known nursery- man and florist of Riverside, has been appointed landscape gardener and florist for the Santa Fe railroad in southern California. J. A. Summers, formerly manager of the Central Park Floral Company, and John Schlaloss, manager of the Redondo Floral Company, are visiting San Francisco. Robt. Leithead, manager of the Ray- mond Greenhouses, South Pasadena, has just recovered from a severe attack of the grip. D. R. W. Terre Haute, Ind.— John G. Heinl & Son have been displaying the Mrs. Lawson carnation side by side with G. H. Crane and others of Dorner's raising. The show attracted much attention. Palmer, Mass. — Sumner Blodgett's barn and greenhouses were burned on Sunday morning, March 5. Mr. Blodgett has decided not to rebuild or resume business. C. A. Royce will probably start in business here. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦»»»4 i Al -Randall ♦ J- J- WHOLESALE J- 3 ♦ j Cut Flowers X4 Washington St., ....CHICAGO. I GET EASTER ORDERS IN E4RLY AS POSSIBLE ♦ AND GET THE BEST. Will be well supplied with the best Harrisii in the city. Also fine DON'T FORGET OUR FLORISTS' SUPPLIES DEPT. Bulb Stock, Roses, Carnations, Etc. ♦ ♦ : : : ♦ ♦ t ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ T : ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ ADJUSTABLE PLANT STANDS Floral Decorations and jtjiJtfOR Conservatory Use. 'T'HE first cut shows how four medium-sized Palms were grouped in three minutes. The ten-year-old boy shows the relative height. The second cut shows the stands as they stood when Palms were removed; the empty pot shows contrivance for holding plant tipped to one side for temporary effect. These stands are in three pieces which telescope and are set with thumb screws. They can be set to vary in size from I'i to 3'/i. feet high. These stands are by far the safest on account of the three legs, which prevent stand from rocking where the floor is not perfectly flat. One stand, SI. 50; three stands, S4.00-, four stands, $7,50: 12 stands, SI4.00. / a/so handle Milwaukee-made Lawn Rollers. Cedar Plant Tubs and Dandelion Pullers. C. B. WHITNALL, 1184 Humboldt 'Ave,, ^^j^ MILWAUKEE, WIS. iSgg. The American Florist. 1025 '^miWiiiiiimiiiiiiUiiiiiiiUmiiiimiiiiiiniiiUiitiiiiiiiUm^^ Don't Delay! Order now— there is still time to get your orders booked lor riNE EASTER LILIES and CALLAS, EIRST-CLASS ROSES. THE EINEST CARNATIONS IN THE MARKET, ANY AMOINT OE BILB STOCK, VIOLETS, VALLEY. EVERYTHING SEASONABLE. 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO. W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. ^j«^^.^^^MARKET RATES, E. C. AMLINQ. tQQQQ' .SSQSSQQS saoQ! Nashville, Tenn. The cold weather which has prevailed since the first of the year has had its effect upon the roses in this locality. The crop now is not only of rather poor quality, but is also short and most of the florists are buying their roses from more favored localities, Trade has been dull for a week or more, but everyone is looking forward to a fine Easter, although lilies are not very abun- dant and the quality seems to be some- what poor. Currey & Co. showed this week very pretty pot grown lilacs, the forcing of which is something new in this market. M. C. DORRIS. Easter Lilies and Plants. Harrlsil, i-xccllent stoc-k, IjIo 1(1 IjuJ, ■ 1()0. Otaheite Oranges, with fruit, Ijloi.in and lni.ls. .50c', to7.5oe:n-h. DraciEn s Linden! and Massang'ann, "-imli pnis. 13 to 15 leaves, $1.50 each; Fragrant, sami- size, $1.(10 each. Dieffenbachias, 5-inch pots, .50c each. Pandanus Utilis. 6-inch pots, 20 to 25 leaves. 7.5i- ch. Latania Borbonica, Iron li- C,h pots • lea\ Ken'ia Belmoreana, G-incli pots, :! to S% feel hi(:h. el to 7 leaves. 11.75 each. Seaforthia Elegans, .1 to S% teet, 5 leaves. 75,- ra.'li. Cocns Weddeliana an«^^^,^^a«^^,^^^,^jt packing carefully ione^^^jt^^jtjtjt^^^jt^^jt^^ OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. LONG DISTANCE PHONE. 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, pu., . f.p, pu, . Between Market and Chestnut «i*c r ""-^^^LLr 111^ Buy Your Flowers Direct from the Grower BASSETT & WASHBURN £v"SlLS'"~" 12000 HARRISII LILIES ah Bermuda, no Japanese. This is about half our usual Easter supply. Our long experience in handling these lilies enables us to guarantee their safe delivery when taken in lots of iixj. Price: I15.00 per 100 for ist quality. I2.50 per dozen for ist quality. Jio.oo per 100 for 2d quality. I1.50 per dozen for 2nd quality. TILIPS, DAFFODILS and DITCH HYACINTHS ah colors and from the very best bulbs obtainable LILY OF THE VALLEY 500° very choice flowers at 4 cents. ASPARAGUS A fine stock, both strings and sprays. ADIANTLM and SMILAX a limited quantity. AMERICAN BEAUTIES, ROSES and FANCY CARNATIONS We shall have fine quality, but on ac- count of so much cloudy weather a short crop of flowers is the present outlook. Place your orders early and deal direct with the grower, who is responsible for the quality of his flowers. BAS5ETT & WASHBURN, Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111. Store: 88 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Long Distance 'Phone No. 10. Long Distance ■Rhone, 223 Main. 1034 The American Florist. Mar. 25, Golden Gate Rose Cuttings . . . TWENTY THOUSAND bushes now flowering on our benches. AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY, Washington, D. C. SSSSsSSSSSSsSS? PVERY FLORIST should ^ grow this American novelty. We cut over 2000 blooms from a 200-foot house on the 24th of December. J*jfjt It is the largest tea rose ever originated. Strong rooted cut- tings, $3.00 per Too. Special rates on large orders. Sample order of twenty-five free by mail on receipt of One Dollar. Delivery commences March 25, J899. JtJtjtjt I this issue for Carnation Seedlings. FOR EASTER! Fine stock of HARRISII, LONGIFLORUM, PitONIES, cut, $12.00 per 100. DUTCH HYACINTHS in fanciest variety, either cut or on their own roots— 1st size, $10.00 per 100; 2d size, $6.00 per 100. Strong TULIPS, either cut or on own roots, choicest varieties only. Also fine DOUBLE DAFFODILS, $400 per 100. LILY OF THE VALLEY, cut or on own roots, $3.50 per 100. CROCUS, cut, $1.50 per 100; on own roots,.'! to 4 buds and flowers, $3 per 100. Place your Orders Now for Easter. H. SCHILLER, Madis^'onltreet. ClUcago. Nice thrifty plants from thumb pots. It shifted now will make fine stock for summer planting. $1.50 per 100. NATHAN SMITH & SON, A.drlcv»rk, IWH<3ln> ■■■AV (Babies' Breath). Fine white flow- MIX I ers excellent for bwiuets, 6lte per llliwi dozen clumps by mail. PANSIES. Fine strain, great variety in mixture, $10.00 per 1000, Express. From seed bed IWc per 100 by mail. Myosotis, Daisies. Funkia, Phlox, Eulalias and other hardy stock at lowest prices. List free. W. C. JENNISON, Natick, Mass. HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSIONS On March 7 and 21 and April 4 and 18, 1899, the ChicaKO, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway will sell round-trip excursion tickets (good 81 days) from Chicago, Milwaukee and other points on its line to a great many points in South and North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and other western and southwestern states at greatly re- duced rates. Take a trip west and see the won- derful crop results of last year and what an amount of gpod land can be purchased for a little money. Further information as to rates, routes, prices of farm lands, etc., may be obtained on ap- plication to any coupon ticket agent, or by ad- dressing GEO. n. HEArrORD, Oen'l Pass. Agent, Old Colony BIdg., Chicago. If you write to any advertiser anywhere mention the paper in which you suw the ad. Both publisher and advertiser will like you better for it. SWEET PEA; Burpee's "EARLIEST OF ALL" Notwithstanding their dwarf habit and neat, slender foliage, the plants are of vigorous growth and come into bloom always ten days to two weeks in advance of the Extra Early Blanche ferry, which has been heretofore a week ahead of all other vari- eties. Growing only two feet in height, the plants do not re- quire the support of brush or trellis. As an illustration of its extremely early-flowering habit, we would state that now (Oct. 15th) we have plants in fine bloom from seed gathered from our spring planting and sown during the latter part of Au- gitst. A constant succession of bloom may be had from June until November bymakingsow- ings about one month apart. Its extremely early-flowering habit makes it most satisfac- tory for the Southern States, as it may be easily had in full bloom before the hot summer weather. The flowers are as large as those of the regular strains of Blanche Ferry, and have long, stout stems, making them entirely satisfactory for cutting; they are borne in close Sc clusters of three, all facing"one way. The stand- -^ ards are a bright, rich pink, while the wings 3^' are nearly pure white. Jj Burpee's "Earliest of All" is not only the j earliest to bloom in open ground, but is also g the most desirable for forcing under glass tor " winter cut flowers. The dwart habit of this variety renders it'much more easily grown on the benches, admits of closer planting, and from seed sown during the latter part of August blooms may be cut during the holidays- while with the taller varieties no blooms could be had before February or March. Per pkt., 10c; V'2 oz., 15c.; per oz., 30c. 01 TDDCJR'C "RI I IP I IQT " Our Wholesale Price List of DLJK.rCrC- O UL-UL, L^IOI. Seed in Larger Quantities is mailed free on application to MARKET aARDE^ERS. IF vnil PI *MT FHD PDOFIT vou should write at once tor this Wholesale List, BUT we cannot IF lUt rL/HHI I UH THUI 11 'send it to private planters, even if requested to do so. {^-The prices iiuoted in Tue F.m:m Annual are as low as we can afford on retail orders. Market gardeners, canning establishments and farmers' clubs requiring large quantities of seeds to be shipped by express or frei"ht are entitled to lower prices wherever possiljle; there are, of course, some items, however, in which we can make no difference in price, whether one pound or one hundred pounds are ordered. \ IWFU; FFATIIDF FflD IflQQ in Burpee's "BLUE LIST" that will be of special interest to grow- A I\LW rLAILKC FUH lOyy ers who plant lor profit. !.■< the -plain talks';^ we give this year The illustration above was engraved exactly natural size from photograph taken at Fordhook the past sea- son;::::: Sold only in sealed pack- ages, each bearing our reg- istered trade-mark mono- gram. ■.a thi' head of i ^ to just the best varieties for different purposes. W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., Producers of Only THE BEST Seeds that Grow, BURPEE BUILDING.^.^.5*^ PHILADELPHIA, PA. i8gg. The American Florist. 1035 SHARPE'S "STANDARD" SEEDS f .BEAR. A. Oonttjtr'>^'?» I^ei>vito^tiorx .FOR. I We supply the trade with Fancy Garden Peas, Turnip, Swede and Mangel. Seeds grown specially from our own stocks and under our own supervision. New Seeds. Well cleaned. Carefully selected. Skilfully packed. Delivered free to Shipping Ports. ^ SPECIAL QUOTATIONS AND WHOLESALE CATALOGUE ON APPLICATION. Charles Sharpe & Co., Ltd. SEED GROWERS AND MERCHANTS (for Export), SLEAFORD, ENGLAND. % jjnTTmTTTTTTTTTTTTnnnnTTTTTTnTTnTTTTtTTTTTTTnTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTmTTTTTTTTTTnTTTTTTfTTTTTTTTTmTTTnnTTTTnTTTTTTnTTTTTTnnTTttTmTTTTTTTTTTTTlS Surplus SIOGK. A thoroughly reliabl-- Hulhind firm sends us the following list of surplus stock for present delivery. Prices are quoted for no less than 1000 of a kind. F. O. It., Haarlem, Holland. Cases extra. If unsold: MONTBRETIAS. Per looo Ki.iHiiiCROCOSMIAEFLORA $ 3.i5 15,()iKiGERBE d'Or, thL' best yellow S.OCHI RAYON d'Or. Finest and largest .)f all 5,(i(K) ROSEA, soft pink, free bioomiug: scarce .... .^OOo Japonica alba fl. pi. Anemones. ruiiiii Rubra, deep red. . fiUiiO Subcordata grand . flow 18.00 Funkia. Hemerocallis. Ranunculus. IrisGermanica. ^ ^^^ CLUCAS&BODDINGTONGO., 501 West 13th Street, New York. October . . .'iiKHiSieboldii.fiueorant .Iwarf habit ' 9.110 4,(111(1 Fla. a 18.00 1(1 (((Id Aconillfolius alba fl. pi., titc- f'lr pots vhite. "Sil Big Bargains B. F. HATHAWAY, In SHRUBBERY And EVERGREENS planted stofk. Hovey's Golden A. V., 6i'. Spiraeas. 3 to 5 ft . 3c- Hall's and Japan Golden Honeysuckle, strong, 3 ind 4 years, 3c. Silver Maple, 3 to 3 ft., 2c. Write for surplus list. E. S PETERSON & SONS. Montrose, N. Y. LANDSCAPE SURVEYOR, STAMFORD. OONN. .\rtistic Designs for Park Drives and general embellishment. Cemetery work a specialty. Advice on Drainage, Superintendence, Maps, Records and Lay-outs for any purpose. State details and ask terms. BflRNflflRT & SON. Vogelenzang, Holland, LARGEST GROWERS OF DAFFODILS Grow over TWO MIILIDN DOUBLE VON SION only Book orders now for August Delivery. PER 1000 DOUBLE VON SION, largest top roots, double crowns JlO.OO " " " Extra fine, double crowns 8 00 " " " Extra fine, well shaped, single crowns, 1st size 7.00 " " " " 2nd size 6 00 3rd size 5.00 NARCISSUS BULBOCODIUM CITRINUM (Hoop Petticoat) 1200 PALLIDUS PR>€COX, extra selected 1000 collected bulbs, extra fine 6.C0 POETICUS ORNATUS, strong bulbs 6.00 " " '' medium bulbs 5.00 SINGLE SWEET-SCENTED JONQUILS, extra tine 1 60 Large Growers of HYACINTHS, TULIPS, CROCUS, SPANISH IRIS, etc. lf-j>"For general orders please send list of requirements for Special quotation F, 0. B. Rotterdam or Amsterdam. Write direct, B. & S, have no agents or travelers. CABLE ADDRESS, BARNAART-VOGELENZANG. 1036 The American Florist. Mar. 2S^ Now is the Time to Sow Aster Seed. VAUGIIAN'S NEW UPRIGMT WHITE BRANCHING ASTER. In habit of crowlh this new Aster resembles the TraulTaut P;eony-flow- ered type, but the plants grow from 10 to 12 inches taller. The flowers are large, very double, pure white, and of the true "Semple" type. The plants grow about 30 inches high, and produce from twenty to twenty-five flowers, which are borne on stems from 2iS to 2.5 inches long. Its upright habit admits of close planting, and it will attain full growth when set only 10 to Iti inches apart. The growing of many plants in a small space is a decided advantage when raised under glass. Per 02. $1.00; Vi oz 60c; 'i oz. 35c. QUEEN OF THE MARKET. This is the best early Aster, pro- ducing fine large, double flowers of good form on long wiry stems, flowers should be cut before they are (ully opened. White, Pink, Light Blue, Crimson and Mixed, each per oz 6Dc; 'i oz 20c; trade pkt. 10c. VICTORIA ASTER VauGHAN'S IMPROVED. Snow White. Dark Crimson. Light Blue, Bright Scarlnt, Dark B/ oz., 40e; 25 1.50 Vaughan' Upright White Branching Aster. BRANCHING. OR SEMPLE ASTER. .i.. S5c; 0/ . $1 CU: tra'ie packet. 2oc. _ r, ^4 oz , 40c; oz . $1 25: tri-de packet, 25c. One trade packet each of the above four colors, for »0 cents. 1 . ig Asters suit- able for cut flowtrs. includes Giant Comet. Victoria. Truffaut, Snowball, Mignon, Boston Florists'. Vaughan's New Upright White Branching and others. Trade pkt., '25c; ' a oz , iiSc; ^4 oz.. COc; oz., :?2.00. VAUGHAN'S FLORISTS' MIXTURE OF ASTERS. This is a miature of all the best varieties of Asters suitable for cut flow- ers, consisting principally of white, pink, and the brightest of red, with a small proportion of blue and purple and some intermediate shades. This mixture, being made up by ourselves, we know to contain only the most salable colors for cut flower use. and offer it as a good substitute for the higher priced separate colors. Per J{ oz., 60c; oz., 82 50; trade packet, 25c. NEW YORK, 14 Barclay Street. V AUGH AJa'S seed STOKE, 84 & 86 Randolph Street. SHIPPING LABELS ^" Cut Flowers# Size 4^x6 inches, printed in red on gum- med paper with leaf adopted by the S. A. F. Price with your card, 500, J2.85; 1000,84.50. Samples tree. UECTRO or THIS LfAF, POSTPAID, $1.25. American Florist Co., CHlCAaO. ROOTED CUTTINGS PomQtinno NEW and STAND \RD. UdllldllUIIO MARY \. JtAKKR— I have ,^inch pots; in fine healthy condition: Archduke Charles Afirippina Beaute Inconstant Mine. Mar^ottin Mme. Lambard Marie GuUiot Mme. de Wateville Mme. Welche Mme. Schwaller Mme. Joseph Schwartz Maraan Cochet Mrs. DeGraw Meteor Media Marie Van Houtte Papa Goulier I'rincess de Sagan Pink Soupert Pres. Gaulain Pres. Carnot Queen Scarlet Souv. de Wootton St. La France Sombreuil Safrano Snowflake The Queen T. Pernet Pierre Vallee de Chamonix Victor Hugo White Maman Cochet White La France Yellow Rambler Price for a general assortment from above, and not an exccess of any one variety and not less than five of any one variety, $2.50 per hundred or $20 per thousand. Can prepay by mail for 25c per hundred extra. Bon Silene Bride Bridesmaid Clara Watson C. Soupert Christine de Noue C. Mermet Climbing Woottou Climbing Meteor Duchess of Albany Devoniensis Dr. Grill Duchesse de Brabant Etoile de Lyon Enchantress Folkstone F. Kruger General Lee Golden Gate Geo. Bancroft Henry M. Stanley K. Augusta Victoria La Pactole La Princess Vera La France Mosella Malmaison R. M. MURPHEY, Urbana Rooted Rose Cuttings. Perlcs, Meteors, Brides and Mnids $1.75 piT 100: $15.00 per 1000. Peril's :ind Meteor- from J'i-iii'-h pots $3.50 per 100. J. F. AIYIMANN. THE PERLE KING. Edwardsville. III. T*HK p«:b-w I^O^E^ ADMIRAL DEWEY! A Sport from Mme. Caroline Testout! What It Looks Like: its color is a delicate Wush pink, shading to . ^ , X- „ .5 X c ^- l*^^- ^^^ ^"^^P^ '^ globular, expanding into a large, full and fragrant flower without showing center. The flowers are borne on long, stiff stems, requiring little or no tying. What It Does* ^''^'^^'7 vigorous in habit and a remarkably free Woomer • Being fastigiate in growth, with little underbrush the plants may be set very close in the bed. (.\ house containing 1800 plants yielded 500 blooms a day last December.) It is hardy and a splendid bedding rose. WHAT THE RETAILERS THINK OF IT. Mb. Joan H. Tatlob, Bayside. L. I. (Copy.) 1 cannot help but write you regarding the new rose "The Admiral Dewey " which vou •eeks. Its beauty and lasting qualities are, in' mv opinion and for this is steadily increasing, and is indeed wonderful the market. Wishing you success with regard to same I ani Yours very truly, J. FLEISCHMAN. Dear Si have been shipping me for the past fe unequalled in the rose world. The d' considering the short time it has been Mb. John H. Taylor, Bayside. L. I. Dear Sir: — Please ship me Friday : them, as I have orders for them all. Mr. John H. Taylor, ^A ^'''!;,^^'''--^^'''^^'''^^'^V'.}w\\'eiwiiAyuishttheto\\ovi\Bii: 200 Maids and 100 Admiral Deweys Admiral Dewey roses are taking very well and I may be able to sell a large number. H. G. EYRES. ITS RECORD AT THE EXHIBITIONS: HONORABLE MENTION. BRONZE MEDAL AND CERTIFICATE. NEW YORK. Ordebs Received XOW. PRICES FROM ZM-W. POTS Delivery iieqins May 1, 1899. Oneplant $ 1 00 | Fillji plants $17.50 I Five hundred nIanU «i9i; nn Twelve plants 9.00 I One' hundred plants *30:00 I One thousand p' ants : . . '. '. '. : . *M0 2o :h'or. sa-le 'BUT J. N. MAY, ^"^T^- J. H. TAYLOR, ^I'f^.-i^. E. G. HILL & CO., «^«K?L?'*"- LAKE VIEW ROSE GARDENS. Jamestown. N. Y. ght 100 Admiral Deweys— nothing else will do. Be sure to ship H. G. EYRES, Albany. BOSTON : BRIDESMAID EXCELLED BY THIS NEW ROSE. Formerly called MISS CLARA BARTON Plants In 2L4-loch pats now ready MAID OF HONOR PRICE: Per 100, SI5.OO-.00 at ICO rate; per 1000. $125.OO-3.T0at lOoJ rate. HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., 813 Elm St., Cincinnati, 0. E. G. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind. ^^'^l'^™;' F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown, N. Y. Please Mention American Florist, 1038 The American Florist. Mar. 25, New Orleans. FIRST MARKET DAY OF THE SEASON BRINGS OUT SOME GOOD STOCK. — ORDERS SENT KORTH TO REPLACE STOCK DESTROYED IN THE BIG FREEZE. — THE MATTER OF ROSES FOR THE SOUTH.— A FIRE AND OTHER NOTES. Atter the unusually cold weather of last month we could not expect to have an early flower market and it was sur- prising, after the loss sustained by the florists, to see the fine display of plants offered last Sunday at the French Market. Richard Ory had a beautiful lot of gera- niums in 5-inch pots which found a ready sale at 35 cents. Paul Abel seemed to have kept his hotbed warmer than any one else, judging irom the heliotropes and the fresh annuals he had on his stand. Palms of every kind sold easily, the loss having been very heavy on these plants; there will be a great demand for them in the near future. Roses have not appeared as yet m quantities. So far people do not care to purchase them without knowing how much thev have lost. Many have sent north for small plants but those offered by mail in numberless collections very often give little satisfaction. At this sea- son of the year they have not had enough time to form roots to withstand the hot sun; besides these collections are put up without any knowledge of the sorts adapted to our cUmate. Northern grow- ers would do well by learning which ones suit our soil and climate. Audubon park is to be improved. A car load of palms, chiefly Cham;crops excelsa, is coming from California to be planted on the main roadway. On May 8 our Industrial Fair wdl open. There will be a flower parade and in the latter part of the month a flower show. , . r,» 1 At one o'clock on the morning of March 18 fire completely destroyed the down town store of G. H. Menard, president of our floricultural society. Only the safe and books were saved, the loss on stock being $800, partly insured. This store was at the comer of St. Charles street and Howard avenue and is already being rebuilt. Notlongagooneof Mr. Menard's boilers burst, partially destroying the store at his greenhouses. M. M. L. Pittsburg. TRADE SLOW BUT PROMISING WELL FOR EASTER —THE YOUNGEST FLORIST.— LUD- WIG RETURNS. There is no improvement in demand with the florists in this section, business being only in afaircondition, with funeral work keeping it up. The Easter display of flowers and plants by the dealers promises to be very fine indeed and at the Phipps conservatories every effort is being made to surpass previous exhibits. Walter J. Paul who has opened a stand in the Allegheny Market, is probably the youngest florist in business at present, as he is several years short of being twenty- one, but is very bright and energetic, and has been working for established florists for some time. Julius W. Ludwig has returned from a ten days' business trip in the east. The results of part of his hard work will be evident at Easter, for he has several nov- elties enroute. Regia. Adrian, Mich.— The recent demise of John W. Davis is chronicled. He was 56 years of age and had been a great sufferer for several years. He was suc- cessful in the florist business until failin;^ health overtook him. i Carnation BloomstCuttings I CHICAGO CARNATION CO. % * GROWERS or STICTLY PANCY CARNATIONS ONLY. I *^ BLOOMS EQLAL TO ANY EXHIBITION STOCK. J- ^ ■» We to-day stand at the head as Carnation growers. After shipping our ^ blooms nine hundred miles, and being in boxes fifty-two hours, we won more J5 first prizes than any other firm in the United States at the American Carnation ■» Society Convention recently held at Philadelpha. Also won highest honor of ^ the exhibition — the Medal offered by the Society of American Florists. Conse- 5 quently we have the best cuttings from such healthy plants. ' F«oote.ci ct,Ti:ti»-»g:s. Ctj-t ^Bioonns. Easter Prices Per lUll I'lT 11)00 $9.00 40.00 COLD NUCOCT 5C each 6 to 8C 5.00 40.00 MRS. JAMES DEAN 5c " 6 to 8C 5.00 40.00 ARCYLE 4c " 5 to 60 5.00 40.00 NEW YORK 5C " 6C 5.00 40.00 JOHN VOUNC 4c " 5C 5.00 35.00 MRS. F. JOOST 4c " 5C 4.00 30.00 EVELINA 2C " 3C 4 00 30.00 BON TON 4C " 5c ^ 4.00 30.00 EMPRESS ^ 3.00 20.00 VICTOR 3C " 4c 5 2.00 15 00 JUBILEE 5C " 6 to 8C 5 2.00 15.00 ARMAZINDY 3C " 4C 5 2.00 15.00 FLORA HILL 4C " 6c S 2.00 15.00 DAYBREAK 3C " 3 to 5C ^ (0.00 75.00 C. H. CRANE, (Dorner), new scarlet. I GREAT BAR6AIN-EVANST0N, Rooted Cuttings, $35.00 per 1000. ^ Sliipuieuts made direct from prreenhouses to all points. We can 8hip the above in J; any quantity. tF"Send for catalogue. I GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS, JOLIET. ILL. When wrltliiK mention the American Florlut Rooted Cuttings Roses and Carnations!! We offer well-rooted cuttings of the following Roses and Carnations, all in fine condition. Place orders early. I'er 100 Pi ■1000 Meteor $1.50 $12 50 Bridesmaid I.50 12.50 1 STRONG PLANTS OUT OF 2 1-2 INCH POTS: Per 100 Per 1000 I Per 100 Per lOOO Bridesmaid $3.00 $25.00 I Meteor $3.00 $25.00 Bride 3.00 25.00 Kaiserin 3.50 3O.00 Perle 3.00 25.00 I Per 100 Per 1000 | Per 100 Per 1000 I Per ICO Per 1000 Wm. Scott $I.OO $7. 50 i Jubilee 52.50 $20.O0 McBurney .$2.50 $20.00 Nancy Hanks 1.00 7.50 i Mayor Pingree- ' "" '" "" " McCowan I.OO Tidal Wave 1.00 Kohinoor I.OO 1.50 7.50 I Alaska 7.501 Nivea ... 7. 50 Daybreak 1.50 12.501 Triumph 2.50 12.501 Argyle 4.00 35.00 12.50 Painted Lady.. 3.00 25. OO 12.50 White Cloud .. 4.00 35.00 Frdr'aHiil 1.50 12.50 I Arriiazindy 1.50 12.50 I Evelina 3.00 25.00 NEW CARNATION EVANSTON. ^°°''''^ ^''I'^Tt'tKh^Jsra^S."" ''" •"*"• «Sf"All |)l:iiits and (uitting^s sold under llie cundition thiit if not entirely s:itisf:ictory they are to be rd at . REINBERG BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. CARNATIONS. Rooted Cuttin-^sof Nov- elties and Standard Va- rieties. Send for price list. Violets. .Mso Lady Campbell SwANLEY White !ind California GIANT DOUBLE ALYSSUM. W. R. SHELMIRE, Look liox 10, Avondale. Pa. It is time you were thinking about CARNATION STOCK for next season. It pays to buj; only the best. Will have them in large quantities, ot all the leading commercial varieties. Keady Jan. 1st oud later. Write me for prices. Address CHAS. CHADWICK. Dock Box 11, Grand Kapldg, MU-h. Mention The American Florist. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings of New and Standard sorts. Send for price list. WM. SWAYNE, - Kennett Square, Pa. Roses 2^b-inch, strong:, 2 and i eye cuttings, $2.50 per 100; $2s 00 per 1000. BRIDES, MAIDS, PERLES, METEORS, WHITE COCHET. :>r DRY CANNA ROOIS, $'i.0() 111' The E. HIPPARD CO., Youngstown, 0. Please mention American FlorlBt. i8gg. The a afer ican F l o r i s t. 1039 New Garnations and Ghnisantlieinums. UCI DA This is a grand combination "'^"****' of good qualities; free bloomer, early and continuous; in point of color the finest pink Carnation yet produced. Large and perfect form; very fragrant; long stiff stems. Was very profitable in New York and Philadelphia markets last winter. Winner of the Craig Cup and Certificate November, 1897. Certificates Morristown, Orange, New York, Lenox, Portchester, Chicago, and Silver Medal Chicago, 189S. I»I«ICB> : $2 per doz.; $10 per 100; $75 per 1000. 50 lit 100 rates; 500 at 1000 rates. Also all thg new varieties of Carnations of other raisers at advertisi^d prices, and the cream of last year's introductions in Al clean, healthy stuck. NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS. AI.I. EXTRA FINE AND VAI.UABI.E ADDITIONS. Anill A r'ire white, a bold HUULHi i,,tp sn,, p„„h *4 sn late, 50o each, $4.50 per doz.. $30 1 er 100. d extra line, 50c META. $4 per doz., $25 per 100. White with delicate shade of lemon at base ot petals; early and very fine, 50(j .'■i.li, %A.'M ii'T doz., $30 per 100. MRS F. A. CONSTABLE. Tf-forZ^i'^erSl ?eful thing, 50c rh, %\\« |.. , *30 per 100. color; .■■u1,\, liii,- iM.'h, $6 per doz., $40 per 100. OILVCn "CUUmo, \,^„^^ massive petals, re- Ilrx.Ml, <-xir;i liui^.o niid-season to late, 40c ciieli, $4, fill per a,,/,., ifau per 100, Imported Vafieties of Special Merit. MLLK. lAX'lK FAURIC. A bold, hand.soine white. MRS. BOVVN. Whith form of Golden Wedding, extra. MRS. M. MEASE. Soft lemon, sport of Mmc. Carnot. MRS. N. MOLYNEUX. Clear white, extra fine, bold, handsome llower. PRIDE OF RYECROPT. Yellow sport of Nivens. SOLEIL D'OCTOBRE. Clear yellow; extra good. The above at 25c each, $2.50 per dozen. YELLOW MME. CARNOT. Clear yellow, sport of Mine. Carnot; the finest and l&rgest variety known. ;«c e;ich, .513..=iO per dozen. My Wholesale Trade List fully describing and illustrating the above and many other good things, now ready. THIS is a grand combination of good qualities; free bloomer, |: early and continuous; in point of color the finest pink Car- % nation yet produced; large and perfect form, very fragrant; %. long, stifT stem. Was very profitable in the New York and % Philadelphia markets last winter. Winner of the Craig Cup % and Certificate, November, 1897. Certificates — Morristown, % Orange, New York, Port Chester, Lenox, Chicago, and Silver % Medal Chicago, 1898. PRICE:— ^2.00 per doz.; $1000 per ^ 100; $75.00 per 1000—50 at 100 rates, 500 at 1000 rates. | G. H. CRANE, AMERICA, GENERAL MACEO, GENERAL GOMEZ and all the best novelties, $2.00 per doz., 1 $10.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000— r.O at lOii rates, .'idU at 1000 rates. % 1 WUITF ftl nun ""^S- JAMES DEAN, GOLD NUGGET, MRS. FRANCES JOOST, MRS. GEO. M. BRADT, ^ ^ nnilb WUWUUj ,,j;5QQ per 1(1(1; $4,000 per lOOO. | I JUBILEE, EMPRESS, BON TON, LILY DEAN, EVELINA, PAINTED LADY, PSYCHE, $2 50 a 100; 3 $20.00 a 1000. fr-ifVVe call special attention to our fine stock of the two superb varieties S VirTflD anri FIOD/V Hill ^md ofier them at the low price of $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000, for first-class f Vlt>l»H dliU ILUM^ HILL stock. ALL READY TO SHIP NOW. I ROBERT CRAIG & SON, Market and 4gtli Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Maud Adams. DEEP ceri.se red of a very pleasing shade under any light, a large, bold, handsome flower with extra strong stem, 18 to 24 inches high, with good calyx and exceedingly free flowering. The flow- ers sold in New York last season and the present one at $8.00 per 100. It was one of the sensations in cut flowers the whole season. Certificated N. Y. F. C. '98. PRICE: $3 per doz., $10 per 100. $75 per 1000, 6 at doz. rate, .M at 100 rate, 2S0 at 1000 rate. FOR SALE BY FRANK NIQUET, V^^ Patchogue, Long Island, N. Y. JOHN N. MAV, E. C. HILL & CO., Summit, N. J. Richmond, Ind. VAUCHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. Carnation Cuttings. Jubilee and Triumph, tbe best red and pink, rooted, atrontt and clean $1 41) per 1U(J not rooted, etronn and clean Ih Albertlnl. very fine Btock, rooted, etrorg and Clean 1 50 not rooted strooK and clean 1 01) Daybreak. Ivory and McGowan, rooted, extra stronn 1 00 not rooted, extra strong 60 " LE MARS GREENHOUSES, Le Mars, la. Never Fail la: say saw youf in the Florist." New Variegated Fancy CARNATION SANDUSKY, One that can be grown at a profit for two dollars per hundred blooms. TRY IT. $10.00 per hundred; .$7,'5.0O per thousand. ^ssr. E^. n^^\.ivrv. Ol^rde, Olxio. Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson by buying our SEEDLING CARNATION PLANTS. Remember they are not from cuttings but from hand fertilized seed crosses ot named winter blooming varieties. Only FOUR Dollars per 100. 25 for one dollar. We pay the postage. AMERICAN ROSE CO.. WASHINGTON. D. C. ...CARNATIONS... Rooted Cuttings. ..atFine Stock. DAYBREAK, %\ 50 per 100, f 12 00 per lOOO. WM. SCOTT. $1.00 per 100, $7.50 per lOOO. CASH WITH ORDER. C. SOLTAU & CO., (99 Grant Ave.. JEJtSEY CITY, N. J. CARNATIONS Healthy Rooted Cuttings Now Ready. Flora Hill, Alba Superba. Mayor Pingree. Jubilee, Hector, Victor. Daybreak. Triumph. Wm. Scott, Armazjndy. Minnie Cook. Write for prices. PENNROCK CO., Box252. Wilmington, Del. I®" OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1899 IS NOW READY, AND WILL"®! I®" BE MAILED UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS."®! 1040 The A MERicAN Florist. Mar. 25, Nashua, N. H, There is no doubt that the law of the survival of the fittest is proving true as regards the carnation. Those which were the best a year or two ago are being either discarded or relegated to a second and third place. Go where you will, one cannot help noticing the tendency mani- fested by the florists to replace older varieties by those of recent introduction. Such varieties as White Cloud, Frances Joost, Melba, Crane, America and many others will be grown largely next season. In the words of August Gaedeke, "the demand of the public for superior stock must be met, else you are a back num- ber." Business, notwithstanding the Lenten season, has been brisk and quite encour- aging, both A. Gaedeke & Co. and G. E. Buxton reporting the best winter trade they have had in years. The outlook for Easter business is very promising, the only drawback being the shortage of Harrisii lilies, the demand for which is increasing in proportion to the decrease of the stock. Apropos of carnations, Mr. Buxton has several remarkably fine and promising seedlings. Homo. OsAwATOMiE, Kas. — A Reinisch has resigned his position as landscape gar- dener to the Kansas State Board of Char- ities to accept a similar office with the Santa Fe Railroad. 75,000 CARNATIONS 75,000 Flat grown, well rooted, strong stock. CASH WITH ORDER. Per 100 Per 1000 GOLIATH (new), rose pink .... $8.00 $70.00 SNOW QDEEN (new), white . 5.00 40.00 UNCLE SAM (new), variegated. . 5.00 40.00 PLUTO (new), dark cerise .... 3.00 20.00 MRS. S. A. NORTHWAY 2.50 18.00 GENESEE 1.50 12.00 VICTOR 3.00 25.00 McBURNEY 2.50 20.00 JUBILEE 2.50 20.00 ARMAZINDY 2.00 15.00 TRIUMPH 2.00 15.00 MAYOR PINGREE 2.50 20.00 DAYBREAK 1.50 12.00 FLORA HILL 2.00 15.00 TIDAL WAVE 1.50 12.00 ROSE QUEEN, SCOTT 1.50 12.00 HENRY A. NIEMEYER, Erie, Pa. CARNATIONS Well rooted, strong, healthy cuttings. Argyle $4.00 per I()b, $35.00 per 1000 Daybreak - 1.50 ■■ 10.00 L. McGowan 1.00 " 7.50 Emily Piersou 1.00 " 7.50 Wm. Scott .... 1. 00 " 7.50 Cash with order. MARTIN A. MAGNUSON, 3309 N. Western Ave., Station X, Chicago. CARNATIONS. ^1^. White Cloud, $4.00. Argyle, $3.00. Mrs. .las. Dean, $3.,')0. Empress, $2.50. Evelina, $3.00. Painted Lady, $3.00. Flora Hill, $1.50. Triumph, $1.50. Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash with order. Boston Ferns from flats. $2 50 to J3.00 per 1011; good plants for 3-lnch pots. H. P. SMITH. - - PIQUA, O. O O-mo^tloixs Extra tine healthy rooted cuttlnss from flats. ■Evelina, - ■ Si 110 per lOO; $30.00 per ICOO McQowan, - ■ 1 IIU " 7 60 Wm. Scott. IIIO •■ 7 59 Most profitable new pink forelon rose Mrs Itobert Onrrett, strong. 2'.^ Inch pots, $7 .0(1 per UK). $,i5 UO per ion), :l-lnch SIO.OO per 100 Send stamps for samples. MRS. E. MILLER, Ironton, Ohio. Al. Rooted Cuttings. Al. DAYBREAK, finest stock in country Per FLORA HILL, EMPRESS, MRS. NORTH- 100. WAY $3.00 EVELINA, MRS. JAMES DEAN, ARGYLE 4.00 Cash with order. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS From FLATS Not Rooted Cuttings but HEALTHY YOUNG PL.\NTS FROM SOIL. You will get 100 plants to grow out of every 100 plants you pay us for. Worth 30 to 40 per cent more than inferior rooted cuttings shipped out of sand. VARIETIES OF 1898. Per lOO Per lOOO ARGYLE 5.00 40.00 BON TON 4.00 35.00 CERISE QUEEN 5.00 40.00 EVELINA 4.00 .30.00 EMPRESS 5.00 40.00 GOLD NOGGET 5.00 40.00 MARY WOOD 3.00 20.00 MRS. G. M. BRADT .5.00 40.00 MRS. JAMES DEAN 5.00 40.00 WHITE CLODD 5.00 40.00 MRS. P. JOOST 5.00 40.00 MRS. S. A. NORTHWAY 3.00 20.00 SNOW QUEEN 5.00 40.00 NEW YORK 5.00 40.00 New Varieties for 1899. ]g?^^l°MS^^H"?8^. '' MAU'd^' ADAMS f ^™*^' P'^'' '''^■'- ^ ***'' P*"" ""'• SI"-""' ^^ '"**■ *"'■'"'• EVANSTON '..'..per dozen. $2.00; per 100, $7.00; per 1000, $60.00. CANNA5. We have a line stock of all the best sorts. Write us for prices. STANDARD VARIETIES. Per 100 Per 1000 ARMAZINDY $2.50 $20.00 DAYBREAK 2.50 20.00 FLORA HILL 2.50 20.00 JUBILEE 2.50 20.00 LIZZIE McGOWAN 1.75 15.00 MAYOR PINGREE 2.50 20.00 PORTIA 2.00 15.00 TIDAL WAVE 2.00 15.00 VICTOR 3.00 25.00 WILLIAM SCOTT 2.00 15.00 ALASKA 1.50 13.00 ''^^^^'^I'^l^'- VflUGHflN'S SEED STORE. 84 & 86 RANDOLPH STREET. CHICAGO. ROOTED CUTTINGS ROSES AND CARNATIONS. VV/E offer well-rooted cuttings of Roses and Carnations. Our stock is clean and will be thoroughly rooted when sent out. Special care given to packing and shipping of orders. J. A. BUDLONG, Wholsale riorist, ...CITY STORE... 37 & 39 RANDOLPH ST, CHICAGO I ROSES. Per 100 Per 1000 AM. BEAUTIES $2.50 $22.50 METEORS 1.50 12.50 BRIDES 1.50 12.50 I BRIDESMAIDS 1.50 12.50 CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 ARGYLE $2.50 $20.00 ARMAZINDY 2.00 15.00 SCOTT 1.00 7.50 McGOWAN 1.00 7.50 TIDAL WAVE 1.00 7.50 ROOTED CUTTINGS Evanston Carnation Drop us a postal and we will send you a sample Cut Flower of the Evanston Carna- tion, and you can convince yourself that it is all that we claim it to be — the best scarlet money-making Carnation on the market at the present time. PRICE: S7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., f- o- bq' J03. Milwaukee, Wis. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings. G. H. CRANE— The leader, large brilliant scarlet. Early and continuous bloomer. GEN. MACEO (Ward)— Maroon scarlet. The best of its class. Early and free. GEN. GOIUEZ (Ward)— Cardinal maroon. Free bloomer. GLACIER (Ward)— Pure white, dwarf habit, AMERICA (Hill)— Large soft scarlet. MELBA (May and Craig)— Light pink. WHITE CLOUD— All who have tried this variety declare it to be the best white carnation ever lutroducpd. GOLD NUGGET, yellow. NEW YORK, cerise pink. MRS. JAS. DEAN, MARY WOOD, white. light pink. MRS. GEO. M. BRADT. Also the best of all the other 1808 and standard varii-ties tr*"Sen(l for our complete descriptive Price List. F. Dorner & Sons Co. LA FAYETTE, IND. Several thousand florists supply the majorit3' of their wants after a perusal of these pages. CARNATIONS. Not Rooted Cuttings, but Well Estab- lished Plants in 2 in. Pots. /Ibsolute- ly Free from Every Trace of Rust. Alba Superba $3.00 Alaska 1.75 Annie Lonsdale 1.75 Bride 1.75 2.60 2.50 Empress Ethel 2.50 Genesee 2.,')0 Ivory 175 Jack Frost 3.00 Jubilee 2.50 Kathleen Pantland 2.60 Kitty Clover 1.75 Lizzie McGowan 1.76 Maud Dean 1.76 Meteor 1.75 Mrs. James Dean... .. . 3.00 Morello 2.00 Portia 1.50 Rose Queen 1.7S Tidal Wave 1.75 Wellesley 3.00 $25.00 15.00 15.00 25.00 16.00 ao.oo 20.00 20.00 20.00 15.00 20.00 iO.OO 20.00 15.01) 15.00 15.01) iri.oo 15.00 15.00 25,00 ^ 5 Per Cent. Discount for Cash with Order, iSgg. The AmericanFlorist. 1041 SQSSQSaSSSQSSQQQSSSn EVERY CUTTING GUARANTEED SATISFACTORY. wwwyv^ THREE HOUSES of Novelties from John H. Sievers & Co. Iris MiHer 2 and Elsie Furgeson are entirely novel colors and should be in every J grower's collection. Leslie Paul is a rival of and in my estimation 41 better than Maud Adams. Harriet Bradford is a heavily marked fancy S and the four are very free bloomers from Oct. 1st to end of season. There J are four others and all have extra large flowers on long, stiff stems with c perfect calyxes. Twelve each of the eight sorts for $10.00, or 250 for S ,$18.75. Regular price per 100 or 1000. S UNCLE WALTER is a scarlet sport from Tidal Wave and said by men J who have seen the others to be the brightest of them all. 5 Price, $5.00 per 100 or $4-0.00 per 1000. \ Twenty-five Standard Sorts at reasonable prices. Send for list. £ ALBERT M. HERR, \ P ....LANCASTER. PA. \ Waxy white flowers shaded with pink, which do not appreciably deteriorate the growth of the plant, as is the case with the common old Rex type. NO PLANTS SENT OLT BErORE APRIL 1st. 1899. 2-in. pots, postage paid, 25c each. By Express. six for $1.00 - - - 100 for 15.00 25 at 100 rate. We are headquarters for.^^!* Standard Varieties of Rex! INDIANAPOLIS *r rLOWER AND PLANT CO., CENTRAL AVE. and 34TH STREET, Indianapolis, Ind. 1042 The American Florist. Mar. 25, Brockton, Mass. A cash premium was oft'ered for the best twenty-five carnation blooms exhibi- ted at the March meeting of the Florists' Club. H. E. Barrows and Robert News- ham were the judges and awarded the prize to a vase of the Crawford exhibited by Thomas Greaves, of the Crawford Greenhouses. A vase of Tidal Wave, from W. E. White, of Holbrook, was con- sidered a close second. Several other excellent exhibits were staged, among the best being two seedlings raised by Geo. Mollis, of South Weymouth. After the meeting President F. R. French sold the exhibits at auction, H. E. Barrows buying the prize vase for $10. A large attendance had been attracted by the announcement that W. L. Minor, author of a book on violet culture, would lecture on the same question, but he was unable to be present. He was invited to appear at the next meeting. The Far- quhars, of Boston, were engaged to give their illustrated lecture on Japan before the club March 20. The next premium night will be April 18. Gov. Griggs A strong, healthy grower, foliage of a rich metalic lustre; prolific and continuous bloomer, flowers 2% to 2}i inches, on long, stiff stems, one of the best light pinks ever in- troduced. ROOTED CUTTINGS, $75 per lOOOi $fO per 100; S2 per dozen. SOMETHING NOVEL FOR EASTER. OEWINi: EHOIiISH FBIMBOSE, 3 inch pots, $.S.UO i»T 100; $l..=iU per Uoz.-n. PRINCESS DE GALLES VIOLETS. 'I'll.' I)(>st, of singles, ruoted niuiiers, $2,110 |..T llKI. A BARGAIN. J- ^ ^ My entire stock of Amaryllis Anllca, a grand lot of bulbs, 3!4 to 4!4-iiiclies in diiini- eter. Price on application. JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J. The Morris Floral Co. THE SPOT CASH GREENHOUSES. All. A. '^^^^^^^'^ MORRIS ILL.. TRADE LIST, March, 1899. CARNATION CUTTINGS. p,, ,00 ,\r:.vl.-, liiii- ,i;irl,- pink p.OO ICv.'hna, Ijrsi pavinii: white 3.0O Empress, dark red 3.00 Gold Nugget, yellow 4.00 Painted Lady 2.00 Psyche, variegated 2.00 Mary Wood, white 3.00 Flora Hill, white 1.50 Daybreak, shell pink l.SO Triumph, the big pink 2.00 .Jubilee, scarlet L.'iO Mayor Pingree, big cream 1..50 Ariiiaziudy, variegated 1.50 Victor, pink 2.00 .John Young 4.00 New York 4.(H) Mrs. Jas. Dean 4.00 Mrs. Frances .Joost 3.50 5 cuttings at 100 rates. GET THE GEiTESEE ''I7^.r Commercial White Carnation. Haa, with me, during Dec , Jan. and so far In Feb., out-yielded S. Spray by nearly >^j. seeraa to be a eon- tlnuouH bloomer, pure white. 2*^-lnch; no culls; iloes equally well on Htfhtor heavy soil. Have not lost a plant out of ]t'.uu planted, nor seen a Hlngle caee of steiu rot. A strong grower. A few thousand to spare at the low price of %\.:i\ per UKJ: ^.-M per KKM). Marie LoutHe Violets, rooted runners 0(lc perlOU. Freuch Cauiias. mxd. mostly yellow, dormant %'.\ perlOO. Now ready, w. C. Stroh, Attica, N. Y. A good adv, in a good paper will bring good returns. ,^ Perpetual Blooming Hybrid Carnations! (^ CROSSINGS BETWEEN MARGUERITE AND REMGNTANT.,^,Mv»t^ (W (^' T ot one dozen registered varieties of this new type of Carnations we have ft) (n ^"^ selected one variety X^UXvOiVlV color, bright red, flowers medium size, robust grower, needs no support — to offer to the trade this season in order to make the florists acrjuainted with these varieties as summer blooming Carnations. Prices are made to suit everyone's pocket — 3 for 25 cts., $1.00 per dozen. $5.00 per 100; 25 at 100 rate. NOVELTIES OF THE SEASON. ACALYPHA SANDERI.:.", in ik.i, each, 50c AGEARATUM. I'riii.i-., raiilnii' .";-in. |iots .50c per doz., *4 per 100 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. :i in. puts $1 per doz. BROWALLIA. %■" i.i:aii, 2-in. pots 50o per iJoz.. !M per 100 DRACAENA SANOERIANA, 3-in pots . . . »3 per doz. CALLA. I.ilil.cciii . . .... $1.50 per doz.. $5 per 100 CLEMATIS, lar^H ll.werin^ var.. strong. 2-year-old plants $3 per doz. our selection jao per 100 •' paniculata, strong . . . . . 4V^-in pots. $1.50 per doz. ; 3-in. pots, .^.t per 100 CARNATION Victor, well established plants from 2i4-in. pots ,$3 per 100 VIOLET, the Ciilifornia, strong voung pl.ints . $3 per 100 DOUBLE GIANT ALYSSUM,:;'v.-iiL pots. . $3 per 100 A lino k.t of PHOENIX RECLINATA and CANARIENSIS.8-in. pots $1.50 each. $12 per doz. ADOHEss ^ EisELE, I'th and Jefferson sts., Philadelphia. ' j'y y yy y J aniiiiiiiiiiiiiUiiitititiiiiitiiiiiiitHiiaaaiiitttiiittitiitiiititiiimiiuitiiiiiiiiiiiiumiiiiiie I Carnations — I Chrysanthemums STRONG, fine plants that will grow for you as | well as for us. Everything that is new and good t will be found in our 1899 Price List. Send for it. c It contains accurate descriptions of all varieties, t . ^^_, Send us your orders to be figured on. We can t I do it and send you nice plants, too. E I H. WEBER & SONS, t i Oakland, Md. % 3 t 3»fTTTmTT?TmTTTTTTTTTT!TTTmTmTfTnnTTTTnTTTmTTT»nTTTTfTTmnnTTTTnnTTTTTTTTnTTITmTTTniS Good Carnations Ready Now Rooted Cuttings WM. SCOTT, TIDAl WAVE, McOOWAN, $1.00 per 100. Flora Hill, white Daybreak, pink Jubilee, scarlet Pingree, yellow rirefly, scarlet Ivory, white Psyche, variegated Freedom, white $2 per 100; $15 per 1000 $5 GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Mrs Bradt. variegated White Cloud, white Mrs. Jas. Dean, pink John Young, white Mrs. Joost, pink Gold Nugget, y< How Evelina, white Argyle, carmine per 100; $40 per 1000 G. H. Crane, scarlet Melba, pink Glacier, white Maceo. maroon Gov. Griggs, pink Dorothy Sweet, red Gomez, cardinal America, scarlet $10 per 100; $75 per 1000 Grand Haven, Mich. FINEPERLES # WOOTTONS BOSTON FERNS for EASTER. in ^'-in. pots, as well as IJeauties, M:iids. Itrides, Meteors, La France and Kaiserin, now ready. Send SO cts or $1.00 lor sam- ples of what you want and prices. CARNATIONS, out ot Hats, ready now. if all ro.ses except La I'^rai: iiul K W I Uista IMione H. We have some fine Boston Ferns (or Easter trade, in 4, 5 and 6-inch pans, and 5 and 6-incii pots. Write us about Easier Lilies, in pols or cut tlowers. GEO. A. KUHL. PEKIN. ILL. i8gg. The American Florist. 1043 ^•J ' '/ TYPE OP TRUE IJ t- . .pifLORA (iiANT Flowered • w^ \u ii Marcissus CRANDI FLORA MARCIS5US \ PER H)00tlO?s Pon*t Close Contracts For Import Bulbs, Azaleas, Etc., Etc... Until you get our prices. We can save you money on HIGH GRADE STOCK and shall be pleased to quote on receipt of your list of wants. J- j* «•* t* TELEGRAPH AT OUR EXPENSE IF NECESSARY FOR IMMEDIATE QUOTATIONS. "WHITE STAR" BRAND GIANT FLOWERED, NARCISSUS GRANDIFLORA. We control this brand of Narcissus, which is the highest type of Grandi- flora produced. Supply liniited..;*^* PER 100, S 1.50. PER 1000, 10.00. SPECIAL PRICES QUOTED FOR QUANTITIES. Why we Can Handle Import Orders. FIRST. We will make you first early shiptiient of all kinds of forcing bulbs which are required for Thanksgiving and Holiday forcing. By doing this, you save about two weeks of important time over general orders placed in France and Holland. SECOND. If any of the bulbs or cases of bulbs prove inferior on arrival we can replace them with satisfactory stock with- in five days, at original prices. Rejected stock from Europe cannot be replaced under six weeks, or must be re-pur- chased here at advanced prices and a delay in planting. THIRD. It is undoubtedly an advantage to place the entire responsibility for your import stock upon one firm. By combining your entire order with us we accept responsi- bility for delivery of all the stock at the right time, and of the best grades that can l)e furni.shed. Knowing that vou depend on us wholly for such supplies, we do' our be.st to give you satisfactorj- results. We will guarantee that the total co.st of your imported stock if bought through us, will I)e as low as if placed .separately with six different houses. CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph Street. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK: 14 Barclay Street. 1044 The American Florist. Mar. ^5, Grand Rapids. THE florists' CLUB ASSISTS AT A WED- DING ANNIVERSARY AND DISCUSSES ROSE GROWING. The Grand Rapids Florists' Club met at the residence of James Schols, March 21, the meeting partaking of the nature of a surprise, the date being the crystal wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Schols. The surprise was complete and the beautiful presents given the host and hostess weregreath' appreciated by them. After a three course dinner the club adjourned to the parlors and held its ses- sion. Henry Van \'elden, Henry Smith's foreman, read a short paper on rose cul- ture which was thoroughly enjoyed and brought out a spirited discussion. Mr. Van Velden never applies liquid manure to his benches but uses a dry mixture of bone meal, sheep manure and wood ashes in equal parts, one bushel of mixture to 600 square feet of bench sur- face, applying it about once a month and thoroughly stirring it under. In the spring a light mulch of cow manure may be. used, but at no other season. He advised May planting. Only half a dozen varieties are grown by him. Beauty, Bridesmaid, Bride, Perle, Meteor and a few La France comprise the list and he had on exhibition samples of each with stems fully three feet long and buds of tremendous size, which easily won for him the honors of being the best rose grower we have. The next meeting will be devoted to the subject of Easter flowers. Eli Cross, for several years foreman for Crabb & Hunter, has completed arrange- ments for the erection of a range of houses for violets this spring. Everyone wishes him success in his new undertaking. Chadwick. PALMS. HOME-OKOWN, FINE, STDRDY STOCK. GKOWN COOL. ^1 00 tt. SI ■I Areca luteecens 8 tj 5 3 6 4 :< 7 (i 1 8 48 ■x, 48 3U 30 20 •4 •3 li-9 5-7 4-« 40 $200.00 100 00 75,00 50.00 Latania Borbonlca 30 24 20 20 16 10 24-30 30-3li t5-6 t4-6 t4-5 t3-» B-8 75.00 Phoenix CanarlenBls!.".!"!' 100 00 35.00 50 00 4M8 6-0 75 00 100 00 48 i;-8 r • Plants In a pot. t Characteristic leaves. SELAGINELLA KMBLIANA, 3-ln. pots, $i. 00 per l(«l. J. B. HEISS, The Exotic Nurseries. DAYTON, OHIO. ALM ■ ^ , rREsn Q7yee4Z< ON hand lOO 1000 3000 Cocos Weddeliana $1.00 $8.00 $3-,'.50 Kenlia Belmoreana 1.00 6.50 IT.SO Latania Borbonica 50 2..50 6..50 Pandanus Utilis 1..50 12.50 36.00 Araucaria Excelsa 1.00 7.50 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 1 '-5 lU.OO Dracaena Indivisa... i»'r <>/ , .50,'. J. L. SCHILLER. ....404 East 34th Street. NEW YORK CITY. Rose Hill Norserles. LARGEST STOCK Of PALMS IN AMERICA ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ YY E take pleasure in making the greatest offer ever made to the Florist trade. This is for SEEDLING PALMS with one and two leaves, all first-class stock for growing on. You run no chances on seeds; they are ready to be potted. 1".T lOllO $40.00 55.00 55.00 I Cocos Weddeliana, 2 to 3 leaves, - $ 5.00 \ Kentia Belmoreana, 1 to 2 leaves, - 6.00 t Kentia forsteriana, I to 2 leaves, - 6.00 I Phoenix Rupicola, 1 leaf, - - - lO.OO ♦ The above are taken from seed pans. ♦ If you are in the market to buy, send for samples. ♦ I Cocos Weddeliana Seeds I \ W GRAND CONDITION. NO BfTTER EVER RECEIVED. \ i l^'y.OO r>er lOOO. In lots o*" «000, !*JSO.OO. X ♦ ORDER QUICK: ONLY A PEW LEET. ♦ ^ Our new Wholesale List will be sent on application. Now ready. ^ I SIEBREGHT & SON, New Roclieile, N. Y. \ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Pseonia Tenuifolia ilrl Per doz., $2.50; $15.00 per 100. Per 100 TUBEROUS BE60NIAS, single |2 50 " " double 5 00 GLOXINIAS, choice varieties 4 00 LEMOINE'S GLADIOLUS 1.25 GLADIOLUS MAY, light 2.00 This is the best variety for forcing purposes. CALADIUM ESCULENTUM 6.00 ExtriL selected, northeru grown. LILIUM MELPOMENE, dark red SOO BOBBINK & ATKINS, Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarias, (Stock enoriuGus, quality the tiueBt. SANDER, Bruges. Belgium. agent: a. DIMMOCK, 60 Vesey Street. NEW YORK. THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S COLOR CHART iB DOW accepted as ihe standard In prepArlnti color descrlptlonB. by many f(3relKn huusuH an well aa In America. PRICE 15 CENTS POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 322 Dearborn St. Chicago LATANIA BORBONICA. 2-lnch pots SO.tiO per doz.; ^ 00 per 4 '^ 9 fill •• 'K\\ STANDARD OR TREE SHAPED. Stems 45 inches high, crowns 36 inches in diameter . PYRAMIDAL SHAPED. ' feet high, 36 inches in diameter at base . $10.00 each . 12.50 " . 1.5.00 " •tlO.IKIe^ich . 12.50 " . 15.00 " HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. ALBERT FUCHS, (Established 1&S4 ) PALMS, FERNS, FICUS Latania Rorbonlca. ready for 3-lDch: stronK. J(j OO per lOO. Fine, alronc atocfc of Kerns for dishes, 13.00 per 100; 125. CO per 1000. Asparagus plumoeus nanus, 31nch, $8.00 p»r lOU. Klcus elastlca. 5-lDCh. $5 00 per doz ; H-lnch, IG 50; ;j to 5 feet hieh. t) 50 to $3 00 each. Sword Kems, 4>» Inch, ready for 5-lnch, SIO 00 per 100. Twenty-one modern Greenhouses. Medal awarded on Piilnis at World's Fair, 1893. 2059-73 N. Halsted St.. CHICAGO. ILL. CAN N AS It is not much trouble to mention the American Florist when corresponding with an advertiser. SFEGIflL OFFER-GHEflP! Anybodv who intends to grow UFATH here is your chancel Speak (|uick if II bn I II you want any. I have a surplus of fine bushy plants from 3H-in. pots of the Xnias variety, ERICA FRAGRANS. $16.00 per 100. (■;isli iinist ui'.cnnipanv all orders, A. SCHULTHELS. Bo« 78. College Point. L. I. IV. Y. THE BOSTON FERN fiS.!':.n"a'X'«« nous. BedrtlDK Plants. A SPECIALTY. L. n. rOSTEP, 45 King Street, DORCHESTER, MASS. 1046 The a merican Florist. Mar. ^5, THE NEW ROSE ADMIRAL DEWEY color a delicate flush pink, shading to white. A large, full and fragrant flower; long, stiff' stems, requiring little tying, A remarkably free bloomer; very hardy. PRICE FROM 2^-INCH POTS: I plant Sl.ooi 50 plants 500 plants 200.000 CARNATION CUTTINGS. "'11 rooteil, standard and faimy varieties prii-i- Mpnii rii|iii-^t. Blooming Plants for Easter in large varieties. o;v LAKE VIEW ROSE GARDENS, Jamestown, N. Wholesale Growers Cut Flowers, Plants and Palms. Please mention American Florist when wrltlnK, I Begonia I Gloire de Lorraine. | X The finest winter-flowering plant A S in cultivation. In bloom half X the year. We offer for delivery /• in June next 71 Plants from 2;^-ln. pots, 25c. each; g $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100. 0 By mail, 10c each extra. » Our Florists' Wholesale List of new jZ and choice FLOWER SEEDS g •.•.".■.'.■.mailed free.'. ■.'.■.•.■. S TRY Farquhar's Columbian Prize g rvrlSniBn "^^ finest in the world. Ok R. & J. EARQUHAR & CO., | 16 & 19 South Market St., S ^^.^t BOSTON. I Orchids! ^ LAGER & HURRELL, "umm". n- J- Orchid Qrowers and Importers. ORCHIDS. We are now collecting best varieties of Lfella Auceps Alba* and book orders for March and April delivery, at »90 per 100. This price is f. o. b . but will Include freight on all orders reaching ua before March 15th. Florist's sample collection of 20 varleiles orchids, parcel postpaid, 3)^5.00. Apartado 167, CITY OF MEXICO. SPECIAL LOW OFFER of Choice Stock. ("yclamen Perelcum splendens gig from flats, in four true colore, $H per UH); $'35 per 10(H), express prepaid. Dracit'na indlvlsa. from flats, r)fic per do/. , Svt per 100. Latania Borbonica, from flats, 50c per doz., %A per 100. CJeraniunis Double Grant. La Favorite, Celestial, etc., from flats, extra strong- $1 ;'»0 per IIXI. Cannas. dormant. Mme. Cro/.y, Alphonse Bouvler. Florence Vaughan. Queen Charlotte, $2 per 100. Begonia Argentia Guttata and Vernon, from 2-tn. pots $2.r)0per 100 aatlHfaction Guaranteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED. Gape God Pink Pond Lily For price list Plants and Cut F'low- ers address the original cullivators, SANDWICH iCape Cod), MASS. CANNAS s Luxonnc. and I'rini-i-ss o California, Campbell, Ad. l Schoenbrun, $4.00 per 100. The Conard & Jones Co. WEST QROVE, PA. Successful growers become successful sellers when they advertise in the Ameri- can Florist. ROSES. FIELD-GROWN. 2-YEAR-OLD. Stock is in the very best condition, with eood, fit American Beauty, own roots La France, " Hermosa, " Gen. Jacijueminot, " Magna Charta, " | Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, budded | Mme. Caroline Testout, " I Crimson Rambler, extra heavy, .3-year-old per doz. $;?.00; per 100, $20.00 Yellow, White and Pink Ramblers, 2-year-old per 100, $15.00 BUDDED ROSESj P^"" lOO, $ii.oo; per looo, liou.oo. per 100, $i;!.00 per loo, $15.00 Duchess of Albany CajDt. Christy Gloire Lyonnaise La France Coquette des Alps Souv. de la Malmaison Boule de Neige Gen. Washington John Hopper Mme. G. Luizet Marshall P. Wilder Prince Camille de Rohan Baroness Rothschild Gen. Jacqueminot Anna de Diesbach Magna Charta Large Stock of CLEMATIS, AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, HYDRANGEAS ETC, ETC. Send us your list to price. ''T.V\ITk"- VAUGHAN'S seed store, ^^^^^c'iS'^V.'""^- Creenhouses: MESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. Paul Xeyron American Beauty Fisher Holmes Baron Bonstettin Mabel Morrison Mme. Chas. Wood Mrs. John Laing Ulrich Bruiiner p/eonieS, B ABY PRIMROSE. ^^^.^^THE NEWEST THING FOR EASTER and CHRISTMAS BLOOMING..^ <^ J' ipidi nils a .'S-in. p.i( rs 12 10 W inc-lies lonK, " ■ at J-J per 100. In bloon Blooms in thumb pots, grows (•arries 50 to 100 sprays of nwy ii. lust four weel ITiitl, Mrs. r. 11. Pierce, Penn.svlvaiii:L:sn..« (,M,e..,i. \\ ni. 11. ( hadwick. Yellow F1-I1..H, llrli-uder. i;vriii!.'eline. Golden Trophy, Lorelei. Mrs. M. Rverson, Western King, K. ^1.' Uigelow, Francis K. Hayes, Invincible, Maud Dean, May Fl«i\ver, Mrs. Jerome Jones, ModesK.. Menti'ou this Advertisement. Prices cheapcT than in Trade List. ...ROSES... Brides, Bridesmaids, Perles, Sunset, Meteors. 2i/j-inch....$3.00 per 100. 3-inch $5.00 per 100 50 varieties ever-bloomers 3.00 " '■ 20 " H. p-5 5.00 •■ •• NOTE. — Our printers omitted by mistake an entire page of matter from our Trade List. This contained partial list of roses and prices on Kver- which should have been $3.00 per 100 ,)ted. 4-inch in hud : .$12.50 per 100 . 20.00 per 100 . . 4.00 per do/. Pelargoniums. .$15.1X1 per 100 3.00 per 100 Coleus. Sjilendid stock and varieties. Pot plants $:j.00 per 100; 200for$D.OO; 1000 for $20.00 Rooted cuttings ready April 10, $1.00 per lOO; $ti.00 l>er 1000. Hydrangea. This stock will bloom this spring. Il..rt.lisis2'i incli $4.00 per 100 Dracaena Indivisa. ■J'4-i"'-h....$l.00 per lllO I 5-inc-li....i;2.0ll per doz. Ampelopsis Veitchii. Siri.ng 1 yc-ar pot grown $4.00 ]>ir 100 PLEASE NOTE. ming roses, our selection, good assortnunt at $25.u0per 1000. Mention this Ad. Miscellaneous. Begonias in variety .-....$4.00 per 100 Cannas, good sorts 5.00 " " Cyperus (Umbrella plant) 3.00 " " " 4-inoh 10.00 " " Feverfew, Little Gem 3.00 " " Achillea, 2 varieties 3.00 " " Ageratum, Cope's Pet 3.00 " " Asparagus Tenuissimus 6.00 " " Cuphea, 2 varieties 3.00 " " Grevillea, 3-inch 6.00 " " Nierembergia, Othenna eacti 3.00 " '* Otaheite oranges, 4-in. ..$2.00 per doz. Oleanders, double white 6.00 " " " 6-incli 40.00 " •• Salvias 3.00 " •' Velvet plants, 3- inch 8.00 " " Wi " 5.00 ■' " Abutilon Souv. de Bonn 4.0O *' " Heliotrope, four extra fine sorts 3.00 " " Czar $1.00 per doz. Violets, pot plants $25.00 per M. 3.00 " " Vincas, 2}i-in. $3 per 100; 4-in 15.00 " " Cocoloba Platyolada 4.0,1 ■' ■• Cyclamen Persicumgigauteura 4- inch 15.00 ■' " F/uphorbiaSplenden 4- inch $2.00 per doz. German Myrtle 3-inch 1.00 •■ ■■ Poniegranite, Jas. Vick 3-incli 1.00 " ■■ Send for Trade List. WE HAVE A BIG STOCK OF GOOD STUFF. TRY US. W. L. SMITH, Aurora. III. LOOK HERE! All "Rooted Good" Strong Cuttings. Doz. 100 1000 Ageratum Princess Pauline % .20 $1.25 $10.00 Fuchsias, 4 varieties .20 .20 .15 .40 .15 .20 .20 .20 .15 .15 .30 .20 1.25 1.00 Viucas, Major variety Petunias, Mrs. Jeffreys, the carna- tion petunia, the best white to .75 Verbenas, 12 varieties Alyssum, New Double Giant 1.00 Marguerites, Paris Daisy Salvia splendens Lantana .\miel, new dwarf .80 .75 Smilax from flats (nice plants).. ..50 10.00 9.00 6.1X1 COLEUS. Golden Verschaffeltii. Scurlet Yerschaffeltii. Fire Brand, Tam 0"Shanter, S. P, Gem, Alhambra, Fire King, Golden Crown, Midnight, Salvatorc, JohnGoode, Minnie Goode, Combination, Mrs. F. Sanders, Nigger, per doz. 15c; per 100 75c; pndence solicited. ARTHUR J. FROST, :::WHOLESALE FLORIST, Preston Ave., Ji S ^ TORONTO. NOW IS THE TIME! VERBENAS, finest colors. Miimmoth strain .-lean, healthy, vigorous plants; no rust, no mildew. gyj-inch pots $2. 00 per 100. VIOLKTS, Rooted Plants, 1.00 per 100. 8.00 per 1000. To avoid delay send eash with the order. IT. ■wa.iU'Icbjh: *j CO. Box 316. NEW ALBANY. IND. Dracaena Indivisa. Mammoth Verbenas Ri)..teil euttings, 38 varieties; ^O.OUO now rrM.lv. Get in vour orders i( you want tliem iiuiek. All good anil healthy. We prepay all rooted eultings. 60 ets. per 100, $4.00 per 1,000; 5.000 for tlH.OO. Salvia Splendens. 70 cts. per 100: Lantanns. 4 va rieties,jil.2,"i per 100. Ageratums, 3 varieties. iMi- Is. per 100. Coleus, 20 varieties, 70 cts. per lOU. $6.00 per 1.000. Giant Alyssum, double and single, *I.OU for 100. Mums, 50 varieties, .$1.25 per 100, *10.00 per 1,000. Wandering Jew, 2 varieties, 80 .as. per 100. All of above rooted i-uttings we prepay. Write for List of otlier plants. Cash with orders. Clay Center, Kan. ^mUiiiiiiiiiiiiiUiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiA'J, I EDWIN UTLEY i I SWEET PEA I SPECIALIST. I 380 Westmoreland Avenue, ^ TORONTO, CANADA. % First Prize at Toronto Exhibition g 1895, 1896, 1897 and 1898. g ^ LIST ON APPLICATION. t GRAFTED ROSES. We will have a fine lot of Grafted Bride, Maid and Kaiscrin Roses for winter flowering Send for prices to J. L DILLON, BloomsbupQ, Pa. DWARF PHLOX. New! Drum, nana compacta (Benary'8) strong plants, ready for 2^ or ;i In. pots; sure money-maker. Nivea. pure white; Victoria, d.-ep scarlet. 1011, 50c; lOM, W.OO. Horteoslaflora. beautiful pink, 100. 60c; IIIOO. S6 00. Triumph, copper scarlet, tine color, lOO Wlo: 1000. K.OO Ten Week Stocks. Krfurl, large, the finest brllUaDt colors, mixed, out ■i'i\n. pots. 100. J201I; l.OUO. $18.00. Cannas, dormai't, <'rozy. Charlotte. Bouvler. Marquant. strong. lUU. bos, rhaplln, Nutt. La Old. La Kavorlto, etc., nil.xed, out2i«ln. pots, 100, $180; 1000, $15 00 Cash with or- der, pTease. SHE1.LROAD GREENHOUSE CO. Grange, Md. ■r7"r^^X TTT-'CJ frinoess of Wales, V I I. J I ^tL L C^ California, Czar, ' ■^''-'••-'■■— ' * *-' Swanley White iind .Marie L.iuise. CANNAS, CALADIUMS, HIBISCUS. AGAVES, P/EONIES. EULALIAS, POINSETTIAS, PLUMBACOESanct STRAWBERRY PLANTS. EDW. McNALLY, Anchroage, Ky. Oinch, pot grown $20,00 ai 6-inch, pot grown 15,00 ai RoseClothildeSoupert, li^-inch.. Vinca Variegata, i \ 5-in. $6.00 at Geraniums, S. A, Nutt, iij^-inch, 8;!.00 per lOO. Cash, please. CARL HA6ENBURGER, West Mentor, 0. id 825.00 per 100 id IS.OO .. :i.0O d 7.00 825.00 per 1000 IN BEST ..VARIETIES. SPECIALTIES ROSES, from 3-lnob pots. CARNATIONS, for fall delivery. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prices low. Send for list. V I O LETS. WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKILL., N. Y. .If your.. Business Methods are right you can make a profit on an advertisement here. iViO N E Y by Reading this Our Geraniums are grown In fiats and In soil— our selection, $1,50 per 100, $12 per lOOO, Rose Oeran- lums, $2 00 per 100. Skeleton Rose Dr. Livingston, $2,00 per 100; 2>^-lnch pots, $:i.00, A few thousand of S, A, Nutt, B, G, Hill. Beante Poltevlne, La Favorite. In 2-ln, pots, at $20,00 per 1000. Happy Thought and Rose Geraniums. 2^^-ln, foti, $:i,00 per 100, Giant Alyssuna. 2!.2-ln. pots. $300 per 100; rooted cuttings. $1 00 per lOO. Ageratum, blue and white, OTc per IfO; »6 per 1000, Fuclislas, standard sorts, $1 50 per 100; tl2 00 per 1000; 1M-\a. pots, $3.00 per 100. Feverfew, Little Gem, from Bats, $1,25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. MarKuerite Double Golden. $2,00 per 100, Double Petunias, $150 per 100 .Salvia, Splendens and Bedman, $1 00 per 100 Heliotrope, i; varieties. II .00 per 100; $11.00 per 1000. Vincas. var.. cuttings. $1.25 per 100; 4-ln. stuck, fine. $i;.00 per 100; $50 00 per 1000. Coleus, all the best varieties, VerBchafleltll and Queen, i5c per 100; $6.00 par 1000. Coleus In variety. tiOc per 100; $5 OO per 1000. The above are rooted cuttings except where noted. B^~Cash must accompany all orders. J. E. FELTHOUSEN, - Schenectady, N. Y. Chrysanthemums Our collection of novelties for '99 is very complete, including Independence, the earliest white; Mrs. Fred L. Button, the early white from California, and Yellow Ivory, as well as all others. Also a full line of standard varieties. For descriptions see our Catalogue. Free on Application. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, - Mich. Fine Stocky Plants Per 103 Alternanthreas, yellow, 8150; red 82 00 Ageratums, 2% inch pots 2 OO Geraniums, 3 in. pots, 83.50, 4 in. pots 5 00 Carnations, 2 in. pots 2 50 Coleus, 2J4 in. pots 2 00 Brides and Bridesmaid Roses, April 15th 2 50 Centaurea Gymnocarpa, 2 in pots 2 OD Smilax seedling, 50c 100, $1.00 1000, 2 in. pots, 1 00 Pansy plants, from cold frames 1 00 Verbenas, 2^ in. pots 2 00 Cash with order. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. step into my Greenhouses and vou will see LIZZIE McOOWAN CARNATION with blooms bv thousands, measuring 2H. to ;i In., on clean, nealtliv stock O'ders received at $;i.00 per lOO OowerB, long stems for Easter. Fine Rooted Cuttings from the same, only $5 per 1000, Cash B. F. MUSCHERT, Penn Valley, Pa. «--^ • THE lENNINGS STRAIN. |-'€1 tl ttl^C fine phmis from cold M. CCl-l V71.WC7 frames, in bud and bloom, $l..=iO per 100. by express or freijjht. No small plants left. Fin- est nii.xod Paiisv Seed, Sl.OO per pkt. C'.^SH WITU (iRDEU. E. B. JENNINGS, l- B- 254, Southport, Conn. Grower of the finest Pansies. VIOLETS, VIOLETS, VIOLETS! penoopenooo Swanley White. 2-ln. pots $3.00 »2S.0O runners 1 00 7.50 Lady II. Campbell, 2 In. pota 2 60 10.00 runners 75 5 oO Marie Ijoulse, 2.|n. pots 3.60 20.U0 •■ runners 75 5.00 California, single, 2>^-ln pots 2.60 20 00 ■■ ruuners 75 5.00 Princess of Wales. 2",j In. pots 5,IHI lU.OO HENRY SMITH, Kin M..iin.e St., Grand Rapids, Mich. CINERARIASi" blonn, „ii.l fud.at .*fi.0O lirr 10(1. (irdrr :il "iir,,, ( 'iisli « itli order. E. S. CRONBAUCH, ADA, OHIO. iSgg. The a mer /can F l o r i s t. 1049 A. W. Smith, Grower of Special Seeds, .,.MERlGUS,Gfl..U.S.fl. LARGEST POSSIBLE YIELD FROM SEED FURNISHED, AS WELL AS CONSCIENTIOUS CUARDINC ORIGINATOR Of Henderson's Green and Gold Watermelon, A W. Smith's Ruby Gold Watermelon. A. W. Smith's Rosy Cream Watermelon, A. W. Smith's Hybrid Moonflowers, A. W. Smith's Northern Light Moonflowers, "Klondyke" Cosmos. OF SAME FROM OTHER SEEDSMEN GUARANTEED. Largest Grower in the United States, if not in the World, of Ipomoea Noctiflora, Ipomcea Setosa, and Imperial Japanese Morning Glories. For immediate delivery I offer Seeds of Smith's H-ybrid Moon- flowers, Ipomoea Setosa, Ipomoea Northern Lights, and Double White Datura, "Klondyke" Cosmos, in trade pkts. only, at $1.00. I solicit entries for crop 1899 of Ipomcea Noctiflora, Smith's Hybrid and White Seeded, Ipomoea Northern Lights, Ipomcea Setosa, Daturas Cornucopia, Golden Queen and Double White, Centrosema granditlora, Imperial Japanese Morning Glories of un- equaled beauty of shapes and markings, and "Klondyke" Cosmos. A.W.Smith's New Early Orange-Yellow Cosmos, "KLONDYKE". Showing Plant 2U> f^^t tall, with Blooms and Seed°heads, May igth, 1898. Price. Immediate Delivery, $1.00 per Trade Pkt. SPRAV OF NEW EtRLY 0RAK6E VELLOW CDSMDS "KLONDYKE" Originated by A. W.Smith, Americus, Ga.,U. S. A., showing first terminal bloom and foliage April 15th. Plate reduced to about one-third real size. The "Klondyke" is a cross between True Cosmos Sulphureus from Mexico and the tall late-blooming variety described Dy Henderson & Co. in Florists' Exchange Novelty Issue, February 12th, 1S9S. "Klondyke" showed first bloom April 15th when 18 inches tall, and by May 15th was 2' 2 feet high and covered with blooms and seed heads as shown by accompanying cut of plant. "Klondyke" continued blooming and growing, until cut down by frost, < )ctober 26th, at which time the plants were Z\'i. to 4 feet tall, and same spread, and covered from top to base with a profusion of rich orange yellow blooms 2U> to 3'4 inches across, of some three or four differ- ent shapes. Prices for Crop 1899 on Application to A. W. SMITH, Americus, Ga., U. S. A. 1050 The American Florist. Mar. 25 Providence, R. I. The March meeting of the Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island was the best attended since the S. A. F. conven- tion here. The question box was intro- duced and much interest was manifest. It was;voted to hold a Ladies' Night, May 11, in connection with a carnation exhibition. This will be the first exhibi- tion the club has ever held and will be a very favorable opportunity for growers outside of the club to exhibit. Prizes, however, will be awarded to Rhode Island growers only. F. Macrae read a very instructive and interesting paper on growing chrysanthemums and N. D. Pierce, Jr., F. Macrae, Wm. Marfield, Wm. King and M. J. Edmonds exhibited some fine seedling carnations. The com- mittee on awards on new varieties of merit was kept busy. Vice-president Hockey provided a generous supply of fruit for all. James B. Canning was presented with a very handsome gavel, silver mounted, with inscription. Pres- ident Chappel made the presentation speech. The storm of last month damaged one of T. O'Connor's new houses, breaking about 100 lights of glass. Fears are now entertained that lilies will be a little tardy for Easter; other stock is promising. Little Rhody. WHOLESALE PRICE LIST OF ritoM The Virginia riorai Co., Lindsay, Va., C. & O. R. R. WnOLESALE GROWERS OF POTTED PLANTS. Pots Per 100 Per 10(0 CALIFORNIA Violets .... 2 In., 1200 $18.00 3!^ •• 300 25.00 3 " 4.00 35 00 PBINCES8 OF Wales 2 " 2.00 1800 2>s '■ 3 00 2500 3 ■• 4.00 36 00 Ladv H. Campbell 2 " 200 1800 2!^ ■' 3.00 25.00 3 " 4 00 36.00 MARIELomSK 2 " 200 1800 IM " 300 2600 3 •• 4.00 3500 FAKQUHAB 2 200 18.00 2!^ ■■ 300 2600 3 " 400 360O SWANLET WHITE 2 " 2 00 IS 00 2i4 ■• 3X0 25.00 :; " 4.00 3.').00 Write for prices on rooted cuttings of above varieties. Delivery after April I, 1899. All our plants are perfectly healthy, entirely free from disease, and to prove this statement we will ship any quantity of plants to reliable parties to be paid for when received. Unknown parties must fur- nish satisfactory references. All shipments will be packed as ll^bt as possible and will be shipped by either express or frelRht. whichever Is preferred orders will be tilled same day as received. We solicit a trial oriler. Sunnyside Floral Nursery JUMES M. LAMB. lock bo.\ .55. FAYETTEVILLE, N. C. W .■ Iiuvc the followins; DnCPC '" •-"■-'" iHlt^, i.'rown ill cold rramcs: MUoCo rli.th of (M.ld ,\Tiicrican Keauty, Clem- ent NahiMiriMnd, Sin.wiliikc, Yellow Banksia, Whiti' Hunksia. Crinisnn Rambler, Yellow Ram- bler, White Rambler, White Pet, Francisoa Kru- ger, Countess de la liarthe, Mme. C. Testout. Ksther Pradell, Maria Lambert, Martha du Boure. Rainbow. W'm. A. Richardson, Lamarque, .M:ir,v Wasliinglon. ramplliac 214-in. pots, single pinl;, siajjle red, "OlllCmaa, double red, 6 cents each. Apple Geraniums ii^^n-r'^.^f^s.ec. ■:;.•!. White Cap Ageratum, Parlor Ivy. Salvia aplendens and Rutilans. One plants, ;{c each. TELEGRAPH CODE OF THE AM. SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION In elttaerstlfforuexlbleoover. addkess orders to AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. OHIOAQO. fly§tralian Flowers. Australia liae lona been noted for the rare beauty and fragrance of Its wild rtowers. The 2£) varieties below are chosen from among the very choicest, special regard being had to their fitness for pot culture. Wltli each collection a carefully prepared pamphlet on "The Cultivation of Australian Plants" Is presented. These are all perennials. They are hardy out-doors wherever the Orange and Eucalyplus flourtshes. The 2i pacfeets for J2.50. or 12 cents separately, post iree, These are all fresh seed of this seasons collecting. Many of them are dellclously scented and some are climbers. Acu.-i;i B;iiley;in;i Crowea salit^nus Kenuedya difiitata Daviesia corymbosa Jjeptospermura lauif^erum Acaciu muutiiiia Acacia verticiUuta Anigozanthos pulcherrin Biltardiera loiigiflora Jioronia megastigma Boronia serrulata C!alUstemon speciosum Clianthu3 Darapieri Doryanthes Palmeri Eucalyptus citriodova Kucalyptus flcifolia I (this is 35c per pkt.) j Ifakea rostrata Hibiscus Wrayi Hovea elliptica Loganfa ovata Lotus Australis 'I'elopea speciocissima Tetratbeca ericifolia Thryptomene Mitchelliana Viminaria ilenudata NOVELTIES NEVER BEFORE OFFERED. Erythrina vespertilio- Luvely fnli;i;;u and Mowers. Livistonia Mariae— A j^rand and rare new palm. Both from the centre of Australia- 40 eta. per pkt. A printed descriptive Price List of Australian seeds In large variety, both ornamental and economic, free on application to Money payable by draft or money order. Verbena King SAYS: "Jones pays the ireight," so do we on all rooted cuttings and until further notice we will sell our fine Mammoth Verbenas (.'' t)Oc per 100, $5.00 per 1000, all well root- ed,, true to name. strictly free from rust or mildew. Our Ver. benas go everywhere; here you live, we guar- fety and guarantee satis- faction. What more can you ask? Just try us and we will do the rest. We can fill all orders for Verbenas at the following prices: 60c per 100, $5.00 per 1000, 5000 922 00, 10 00 840.00, 25,000 for 895.00, 50,000 for 8175.00. Yes, and we have them, too. THE GREAT VENTILATOR MAN SAYS: C. IIUMFELD— Dear Sir: The cuttings came all right and are as fresh as If taken out of sand on our own place. You will hear from us when we need Ver- benas. Yours trulv. The E. HiiM'ARD Co.. Youngstown.O. 25.000 CARNATIONS. Flora IliU, Morello. Mayor Pingree,$2.50 per 100; *-.'() p.r KKID. Daybreak, $2 per 100; $1H p.T luoo. M<-un\van, Wm. Scott and Portia, $1 per 100; $9 per 1000. All well rooted and .satisfaction guaranteed. AGERATUM Cope's Pet, blue, and Lady Isabel, white. 50c per 100, $4 per 1000. Remember, we prepay mail and express charges on all rooted cuttings. ^^That cash please. C. HUMFELD, The Rooted Ci'tting Specialist, Send tor new list. CLAY CENTER, KAN. r».^ii:xvijv«s Tens of Thou- sands. My prize winners carried ulT the highest national honors yet awarded the dahlia -a diploma and gold medal at the Omaha E.vposltlon. Uet my catalogue before ordering elsewhere. Box 382. W. W. WILMORE. Denver. Col. Dormant Cannas standard \'arieties, Crozy, Charlotte, Hender- son, Asa Gray, Flamingo, Austria, Burbank, etc., $1.50 per lOU. Also undivided Dahlia roots in A. D. Livoni, piuk, and Queen Victoria, yellow and Camelliaeflora white, $5.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, 4 in., $5.00 per 100. Cash please. DANVILLE, KY. \\\.\\\\\ \>-A Field Crown, in Perfect Con- dition and True to Narr.e. drand Duke Alexis. Patrick Henry, Wilt- shire Lass, $8.C0 per 100. Black Prince, Clifford W. Bruton, Dr. Harry Freeman, Gilt Edge, Glorlosa. Hon- ora, Mrs. A. Peart, Rod and Black, Snow- clad, Wm. Agnew, $U.00 per 100. C'hanp. Columbia, Donald Beaton, Em- peror. Electric, Exquisite, Fringed Elec- tric, Fern-leaved Beauty, Golden Age, Gol- den (fern, John Bragg. Keynerelth, King of Cactus, Madge Wlldflre, Mrs. Daniels, Mrs. Dexter, Maid of Kent, Nympba^a, ^ Oban, $5.00 per 100. ^ Single. Fine named, S.5.00 per 100. ^ Fine Mixed. $4.00 c; $:i0.00 M. g Five Per Cent. Discount lor Cash witti Order y J. T. LOVETT, I I LITTLE SILVER, - N. J. | XXX STOCK. CFRANIUMS. The very choicest named single and double varieties Including novelties. The Hnefct collection ever otfered \'ery e-\tra strong plants out uf :ii-.-lnoh pots, our selection, $4 00 per tCO. HELIOTROPES. Finest namtd varieties, e.vtra strong and biishv, in bud. ready fur.iU. orJ-lnch pota il^iOOper KW. FUCHSIAS. Bent nlngle and double varieties named. Including White Giant, the finest double white fucbsla to date Strong and robust plants ready for.iV'nch pots, $2 50 per ICll ABUTILONS. Large tlowerlng yellow and red; tine plants ready torli^ Inch pots. *;il)U per KIU. CUPHEAS. Cigar plant. In bloom, strong plants ready for n^^-lncli pots. $2.50 per IIX) No tiner stock to be had. Order at once: plauts must be repotted soon. This oflter until April 1, extras added, (^ash. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. Chrysanthemums. ja.OO pi'r 1110. $1S,()0 ),,T 1000. KoulcU C'lit- IhiL-s, $I..MI |i.M- 10(1. $1(1.00 |)iT 1000. BEGONIAS, Kul.rii, iTfor.li, $:.',.-.() per 100: Vernon, JC! pc-r KHi; ll,.rllKi cliHl.-Miiro.-li.T, $2 per 100. HELIOTROPES. FUCHSIAS. GERANIUMS, assorted, $:.',S0 |irr 100. COLEUS, $-'.(Ni 1"T 1(10. MOONVINES, t~'M per IIHI. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton. 0. Men Won the Amuriean Florist, i8gg. The American Florist. 1051 W n r Ml m€' yirm.. m m^ I 1052 The American Florist. Mar. 25, Birmingham, Ala. One of the oldest horticulturists in the south is C. H. Reed, who started in the nursery business twenty-three years ago and who for eighteen years has grown palms and cut flowers tor the local mar- ket. Mr. Reed is known for the luxuri- ance of his tropical plants and is enjoying a very pleasing patronage. Few greenhouse establishments have thrived more than has that of Mrs. H. A. Lindsay, whose first house was of but 500 feet of glass. Less than a year ago she rebuilt her plant upon a new site, putting up over 7000 feet and her city store was put in an equal state of up-to- dateness. During the February freeze, or the "cold Monday" as it is referred to, her houses and heating apparatus were ample protection to her large, diversified and excellent stock, but on March 15 she lost very heavily by the breakage of glass in the tornado which swept the eastern edge of the city at five o'clock in the morning. Prior to this accident Mrs. Lindsay had been planning to double her glass this season. Wm. M. Lindsay is court stenographer in this city but finds time to take great interest in his wife's floricultural pursuits. Bay City, Mich.— On July 1 the Irvine Floral Company will be succeeded by John Irvine & Sons. And Still They Come! SA\ ANNA, III., March 15, '9;i. Soi'TH Side Floral Co.- Deak Sirs:— The Verbenas received were so ex- ceoiionaily Hoe that I am tempted to try Bomeof your oilier stock. Please send theroUowlnK; J. V. LAMBERT, Savanna, 111. CMII AY Extra strong, bushy seeiillnKS. as laree olTlll-n/% as the average "J-lnch pot plants, .one per lull; «.U0 per lOCI). delivered. Now Is the time to buy your Smllax and save a large expense In freight. We can supply any quantity on a day's notice, VERBENAS-New Mammoth, rooted cuttings, ODc per nil; *'j.llOiier IIKIU. PETUNIAS -Dreers Double Fringed, rooted cut- tings, *l iij per 100, delivered. ROSE and CARNATION Cuttings now ready. cIPnn. healtbv StO'')' W^lt r.AnrAri nT MmAnt iir1.,uu Sard for o 'ITH <)HI>EK south:side floral CO., ...SPKINGFIKLD, ILL rrVINCA MAJOR VARIEOATA l'rop!io;U.-d hist .\ii<.'ust. Will make line piuiils with 4 to 5 leads lor Dei'oratiou Day, ir .shifted mid stopped now. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1,000. From 3-inch pots, $5.00 per 100. NATHAN SMITH & SON, ROOTED CUTTINGS Golden Bedder and Ver- schalTeltll Coleus. 75o per 100; Ji; per 1000. Alter- nanthera, 3 varletlei*. title per UO. Double Grant and La Favorite Geraniums, *l 25 per IM; JIO per lOCO. Smllai seedlings, good, stron. plants- from flats, lllc per 100; $4 per liiOO. 2>i;-in. pots: Purple Hellr- trope, lt2.26 per 100, Smllax, *1 26 per 100; Jil per ItO, good plants. Golden B«dderanu Verschaflellll Coleus. $2 2,') per 100; KUper 10(10 • Mixed Coleus, II varieties, our selecllon, $2 per lOU; $16 per lOCli. Ireslne, 12 per lUO, Ampelopsls Vellchll, 2 yrs ,$3,26 per lOO. Aspara- gus roots, 2 < rs. SOclper 100; $4 per 1000. Address R. I, HftRT Mgr, Hox ',;44, Hacketlstown. N. J. GERANIUMS. i;\tra lini' rooted cuttin!;s, mixed, from L _l ■soil $a,00 per UK) 2|i-incli pots, mixed... 3.00 LI"." For^special Iviods and prices write to McBRIDES NURSERY, Alplaus. N. Y. E. FOUNTAIN. MGR. Itf^CASH WITH ORUEK. Lettuce Plants, SO.-ts. per 100, 3011 pc-r$1.00, 7im for %■> 00. (1. Kujiids, St. L. 11. s, l''orcinf; and others, WAKEFIELD (WliltAGE, seed lied, 50o per 100 KAltLY .SU.MIVIEK " " 50c Express paid on all ]»luiiLs in i:, S. Ciish. R. A. McPHERON, Litchfield, IN. s>:,\ \ \ \ \ \ \ GERANIUMS. I oiler a superb lot of 50,000 Geraniums in fine cjuditiou. VII are well established in 2J^ in pcits just ready fur shifting to ZM an 1 4 iu, pots. All are in peifeit health and strictly true to name Five Per Cent. Discount for Cash. THREE GRAND NEW VARIETIES Now First OfTered. Yellow Kid. Ea,, 50c; doz,, Cardinal (Sgl.) Ea., 2.'jc; doz. Pink Gem (Dhl.) Ea.,3.5c; do?, DOUBLE. Alphonse Richard Beaute Poltevine Bonnat Claire Fromont Oomtesse de Harcourt Comtesse de la Baum Double New Lite Edward Danelede Emllle de Glrardln Fire-brand Glolre de France Hedwljr Buchner J Rlcaud La Fontaine La Favorite Mad. Jaulln Mad. Thebaut Mary Hill Marvel Miss Frances E. Wlllard Montesquin Naomi Pierre Crozy Ruy Bias S A. Nutt Surprise $5 00 %l 50 $3..50 $4..S0 3.50 3 50 4.00 3 50 3.60 3.50 5 00 300 3.00 4.00 3 GO 3 50 350 3.50 3.60 3.B0 3 00 3 00 3.00 4.00 Theocrlte $4.00 Theo. Theuller 4.00 Wm. Pflizer 3.50 SINGLE. Columbia 4.00 Eureka 3 50 Flashllglit 10.00 Gen. Grant 8.00 Granville 3.50 J, D. Cabos 4.00 J. Salller 4.00 L'Aube 4.00 Mars 4.f 0 Mad. Bruant 3.50 Mad. Hoste 4.00 Mad. Chas. Molln 3.50 Mrs. A. Blanc 3.50 Mrs. E. G, Hill 3,50 Mad, Marie Herbert 5.00 FANCY LEAVED. Mad. Salller S.OO Mountain of Snow 3.60 Pansy Geraniums 5.00 Scented Geraniums, 10 sorts 3.00 $25.00 g ^ ALL ARE FULLY DESCRIBED IN MY TRADE LIST, MAILED FREE. % I J. T. LO VETT, Little Silver, N. J. | »/CA x\ \ \ \\ \ \ \ :\ \ \ \ X \ \ \-\ \ \ \ \ \ \'\<' TH£ CHOICEST VASIETIES IN CULTIVATION. Fine pot planti, $2.50 per 100: $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, 75c per 100; $6.00 per 1000; $50 per 10000. NO RUST OR MILDEW. PACKED UGHT. AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SEND FOR CIRCULAR. We are the Lar^eat Growera of Verbenas In the coontry. 100,000 VERBENAS. > plants cannot be surpassed. I»a. GLORY Of THE PACIfIC NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM Early pure white, a grand large fiower and strong, robust grower. Originated here on tny place. Everybody knows the Pink Glory of the Pacific, which is the parent plant of this variety. Ready March 1st; 35c each, S3 per doz., $20 per 100. CHAS. J. MARC, Gaf^ie? M^rJ^-co, Woodside, Queens, Co., NEW YORK. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Good, strong, healthy stock of the following well-known varieties: Mme, G. Bergmann Eugeue DalUedouze Ivory Wm H. Lincoln The Oueen Col. W. B. Snalth Mrs. Jerome .lones Mrs J. G. Wbllldln KtoUe de Lyon V. H. Hallook Mies Minnie Wanamaker Maud Dean Golden Wedding nlshed, 18x30x13 made In two sections, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters. Block Iiettere, 1 M or 2-lnch size, per 100, K.OO. Script Letters. %i. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading floiista everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. REED & KELLER 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. RED! RED!! RED!!! STANDARD FLOWER POTS. well burned and porous. L'ash with Oroer. . per 100. $0.25 I S'/j-in. . . per 100, .tO.IHI HARRISON POTTERY, Harrison, 0. Do not hide your light under a bushel. Tell the people what you have for sale. A, HERRMANN Te?:; Florists' Supplies Send tor a price list, 404-406-408-410-412 E. 34th St.. NEW YORK John Conley & Son, Manufacturers of 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET, Mention American Florist. THE For5al£ FOR ALL l^ljoBACCO/loi LOUISViat SPIRITCURED TOBACCO CO Louisviue . Kr FOR ALL Floris'^' THE? Gardeners' Chronicle. A Weekly Illustrated Journal. ESTABLISHED 1841. The "GARDBNERS' CnRONICLE" has been FOR OVER Fifty Years the Leading johrnal of Its class. It has achieved this position because, while specially devoting Itself to supplying the daily require- ments of gardeners of all classes, much of the Infor- mation furnished Is of such general and permanent value, that the 'GARDENERS' CIIRONICLB" Is looked up to as the standard authority on the subjects of which it treats. Subscription to the United States, H,20 per >ear. Remittances to be made payable to H. G. COVE. office :— 41 Wellington St., Covent Garden. London, England. j^tscKe Gart'ne^^itjmo The most widely circulated German pirdening journal, treating of all departments of horticulture and floriculture. Numerous eminent correspond- ents in all parts of the world. An advertising medium of the highest class. Moller's Deutsche Gartner Zeitung is published weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription $3.00 per annum, incluciing postage. Sample copies free. TudwidTVroIIer-Trfurh •^■^^■^ " * "^ta™^™^ ( I3ER.MANY) THE WABASH R. R. COMPANY The Short and Quick Line between the East and West connecting Buffalo, Detroit and Toledo with Chicago, St. Louis, Kan- sas Citv and Omaha. The Wabash is the Only Line running sleeping cars and chair cars (free) between Buffalo and St. Louis and Kansas City. Through sleeping cars between New York and Boston and St. Louis and Chi- cago run every day. For further information apply to the nearest Railroad Ticket Agent, or to H. B. McCLELLAN. G. E. A.. 387 Broadway. New York City, J. D. McBEATH, N. E. P. A.. 5 State Street, Boston. Mast. C. S. CRANE. Gen. Pass. & Tkt. Aat.. St. Louis, Mo. ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wish- ing to do business with Europe should send for the a Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all Horticultural traders; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best Continental houses. Annual subscription to cover cost of postage 75 cents. Address EDITORS OF THE '' H. A.<* Chilwell Nurseries, - Notts, England. Ljj-j U<^ Ljij LJJ^ (j^aJ L-.^ n rr^ p^ rx^ r?i^ px^ rzn p'^xin rs^ The American Florist Co.'s I directory! ,...FOR 1899,... l iSSQSSQt Piftft "iftRRftRftftftftftR! iSSQS' i^a^.*\«N«sa\*s*N« ^1 Of Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by States and Post Offices, and all names Alphabetically. Fully revised to date, with nearly J 500 NEW NAMES. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ PRICE : Two Dollars; in flexible leather binding, Three Dollars. American Florist Co. 324 DEARBORN STREET, CHICAQO, ILL, U. 5. A. m m i8gg. The American Florist. 1055 8g-:&g:&egg&;&g&:&6&:&Si6iS-g-e66f THE KINNEY Suction Pump For Applying Liquid Manure it Has No Equal. ing Fertili: ng plants. 5 the time to \ ulat- _little sti ith the water when water- 'ill make them jump if it jn^ IS uunc Willi -ln. pots. P. W. BJKD & SON, Manofactarers. Address all orders to our Geueral Agents. August Rolker & Sons 52 DEY STREET, NEW YORK. Our Kasteru Agents are R. J. FARQUHAR & CO., Boston, Mass. Wd are still selling fl GOOD HOSE but owing to largely advanced price of raw material (especially rubber) we have been compelled to advance the price in order to maintain the quality. PRICES AT PRESENT ARE. '/.-inch. 14c. ',-inch. 18c, 1-inch. 22c per loot. .\iMrfss J. 0. & A. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. STANDARD FLOWER POTS FIRST Quality. Cream Color. 1-K tn.per 100O..»2 40 I 3 V, in., per 1000, $ 4 95 2 in , " .. 2 75 4 in., " 6 20 2Vi in., " .. 3 35 5 in., " 10 80 3 in,, " .. 4 70 I 6 in., " 16 50 Packages extra. C. HENNECKEC0."""-^1S.''"' !jiP«r«-'»«- 'iiFWi'*F#Hic*>«#^ ■*» ja NIKOTEEN i^t OUT - 200 IBS. OF TOBACCO III ONE PINT W KIKOIfni 1^ r'm SOID BY SEEDSMEN CIRCULAR TREE- JP. SKABCURA DIPCO.CtllCACO. OBE QUICKLY Does it. W n .>^«-'m^ THE EVERLASTIN HINGE. WHAT I K^OW Of THE Ormsby Ventilating Sysstem KuiDGEroRT, Conn., .Tun ■ 16. lHi)7. MR. ORMSBY. Dear Sib: — To express my upprf ciution of your Ventilating System would be to say. "If I had twenty more greeahou es to build besides iht^ three I have almost finished I wou!d have tliera all ventilated with your system, even if a number of those in the market would put theirs in for nothing." Having had three years' experience with it, and now having 2.000 feet of j'our venti- lating apparatus, which we consider the lightest, quickest, and the best in the market, we feel in recommending it to every one that they will not be running any risk in buying it, and they will find in using it that it will prove in every respect satisfactory. Yours respectfully, JAMES E. BEACH. For particulars aa^^^^^^^^^^k^si^^^^^^^^^^^i^^^t^^ Butted Glass. This is no longer an experiment, it has come to stay. There various ways of making Butted Roofs, but the "best way ith the Clipper Bar. Ii this bar yc make a roof that is absolutelv rre from drip, and glass cannot be torn out by the wind. Butted gliss makes a tight roof, a warm house and saves fuel. Jt lists longer, looks better and costs less than the old-fashioned r3of. 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. \Vrite for Circulars or Estimates. Lockland, Ohio. i^y^^^^^^M^v^^^^^^^^^^M^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^i ivose--L.a rravxxe.^^^ 'Everlasting Label.' Co., .lohn Lewis Chillis anil other load House" Conservatory (Washington) anil elsewhere W. W. DODGE, Burlington. Iowa. y The newest and best label on the nitirkct to label Trees, Rose Bushes, Shrubs, Plants and PMowers; for use in gar- den and conservatorv. Endorsed by Peter Henderson A florists. In use in publ'io paries of Chicago, St. Paul, "White Write for sample to patentee and manufacturer, 1058 The American Florist. Mar. 25, Cleveland. GROWERS REPORT AN UNSATISFACTORY SEASON WITH LILIES.— SHORTAGE PROB- ABLE FOR EASTER. — PLENTIFUL SUPPLY OF CUT FLOWERS. Coming so early as it does Easter has kept growers pretty well wrought up by fears that their stock would be too late, this applying more particularly to lilies and hydrangeas. With many growers lilies, this year, have been very unsatis- factory, a large part of the stock having been diseased and having to be thrown out at the start. So much of this has had to be done in some instances that some growers are almost entirely with- out lilies for Easter. In some cases a quantity of Japanese longiflorums have been kept especially for Easter. This stock promised well, looking strong and sturdy, and practically without disease. But in nearly every instance where it is in time for Easter the plants are too short, many of them being only from twelve to eighteen inches in height. It does not average so many flowers as the Harrisii, but that, of course, is usually expected. Taken all in all, lily growers have not had much profit out of their stock of late years. Some of the wise ones quit growingthem last year. Some who have acquired experience this season will probably be wise in that respect the coming year. There does not seem to be many hydrangeas about that will be in bloom for Easter. A few good ones are to be seen, but not many. Some of the earliest ones do not seem to be healthy. Azaleas, spiraeas, Dutch bulbs, cinerarias and the balance of the line of stock usually offered will be on the market pretty much as in other seasons, but, as said before, lilies, unless from outside sources, will probably not be plentiful. Cut flowers do not seem to differ from other seasons either in quantity or quality. Roses and carnations are look- ing well in most places and, barring weather uncertainties, will probably fill all requirements. Violets, home grown, are practically unknown in this market, but the indications are that every one can buy all he cares to risk an order for. Business has been fairly good of late and seems to promise to continue so. Prices do not vary materially from previous reports. A. KROESCHELL^BROS. CO. GreenhTuTeTBoiler, 29 to 59 Erie St., CHICAGO. Bollurs luudeul tlie beut of material, shell, firebox Ibeets and heads of eteel. water space all around Tront Bldefl and baoki. Write fnr Information. ANGUS MORRISON. Wholesale Jobber in PLUMBERS'. STEAM. GAS and GREENHOUSE SUPPLIES. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^k^^^^^^^^^^^^^^f^^m HOT BED SASH. Tenons white leaded. Corners secured with Iron dowel pins. Every detail of construction perfect. Made of Clear Cypress Lumber. QUICK SHIPMENTS. We have in stock and can ship immediately::::::::::: 3 FT. X 6 FT., 3 ROWS lO-IN. CLASS. 3 FT. 3 IN. X 6 FT., 4 " 8-IN. 4 FT. X 6 FT.. 5 ■' 8-IN. NOT GLAZED. I'U-INCHES THICK. DELIVERED PRICES. Quoted on application. State size and quantity wanted. No order too small to receive careful attention and none too large for our facilities. LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, Ohio. Water Every Day in the Year for Flowers and Lawns when RIDER or ERIGGSON I HOT AIR PUMPS are used. Nearly 25,000 sold during the past twenty-five years. Prices reduced. Send to nearest office for Catalogue "A 3." RIDER-ERIGCSON ENGINE CO. 22 Cortlandt Street, Ifew York. 239 Franklin Street, Boston 692 Craig- Street. Montreal, P. Q. 86 Iiake Street, Chicag-o. 40 W. 7th street, Philadelphia. 22 A. Pitt Street, Sidney, N. S. W. 25% SAVED On Your Coal Bills 1 If your Houses are Heated by a J Furman Boiler. Send for large Illustrated Catalogue. Floristt' Edition. Let us make you an estimate FREE. THE HERENDEEN MFG. GO. SPECIAL SPRING OFFER For the ne.xt thirty days only 33 1-3 PER CENT. DISCOUNT On all cash ord;rs from regular price on ormsDy's veiitiiatinQ Sysiein. E. A. ORMSBV, - - Melrose, Mass. — GREENHOUSE MATERIAL BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP. A.DIETSCH&CO.sHEp'r'' it'oW CHICAGO, ILL. t i8gg. The American Florist. 1059 ■ #^^#^>»#^>^^^^^#%^^^^M^»^^^%»^^>^^^^^^#^^#^^»^^%^>^>^^^>^>^^>»%^%^>*% I THE EVANS IMPROVED CHALLENGE ROLLER BEARING Ventilating Apparatus CHICAGO CARNATION CO.'S NEW PLANT. JOLIET, ILL. The Challenge Machine is built on right principles, and of the very best material and workmanship. It is considered the Standard, and superior to any on the market to-day. Get our Catalogue and prices before placing your orders. Address QIAKER CITY MACHINE CO., Richmond, Ind. Catalogue free on application. * ^ ^ ^ ^ % % ^ % ^ ?lori$t$' Supplies «■ Baif pnct Write for our Catalogue, quoting low prices on LUMBER GLASS PIPE WIRE HOSE BOILERS PAINT ROOFING LUMBER AND SUPPLIES OF ALL KINDS ^ ^ ^ We also publish a "Monthly Bulletin" containing a list of many items that we accumu- ^ ^ late from time to time that will be of interest to Florists. We will be glad to mail ^5 J it to you regularly. WRITE TO-DAY. g yk yk I CHICAGO HOISE WRECKING CO., S West 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO. lOGU The American Florist. Mar. 25, Index to Advertisers. AdTertlBlng Bates. . . 1013 Allen J K 11)17 American Rose rio 1034 lOSl U AmllDK B C ....1016 1035 Ammann J F.. .. IIH? ArmstroDK Luther. . .UllO Bader Jobn HM4 Bailer F A 1031 Barnaart & Son — 10:iy Barieltles V kCo 1018 BaB«ett& Wash bum. 1015 lox; Bateman MfK Co . lUlu Bayersdorfer £1 & Cn 1033 Benthey&Co,.. 1015 1030 Berbee P 11 Beruer H H & Co.... WIS Burning H G 1010 1 Ird f W& i Blanc A i Co .... Kobblok 4 Atkins . Boston Letter Co... 1010 Brant ri D 1048 Bruns H N 1010 Kudlonn J \ 1015 1040 Buckbee H W II Bunyatd U A 1010 Burpee W Atlee & Co ... 10:54 11 Cambdse Tile Mfi< ijulOjO "armody J D 1057 Chadwlck Chan 1033 Chicago Carnation Cul038 Chicago. Milwaukee .1059 IV Chlpman Bros.... 1040 ■ 'inclnnntl Out Klo CclOlO Cleary & Co. & doi ey g: .Ihlrd color ConardA Jones Co .1040 Ton ley .Tohn & Son. ...11.54 CottB KeGaidens 1 Cox Seed Co 11 CralB Kobt & Son 1039 Cronbaneh B L WIS Croom John F II Crowl Fern Co lOlti Cuinlngham Jos II..1048 C/.ar Kubber Co .... 1056 Danley s T 1047 Dayls J W 1019 Daylon Papir Novelty Co 1055 necker. Blauvelt Co lol7 De LanKhe-Vervaene L P 1018 Dntrolt Flo'w Pot MikIodO Dickinson Albert Co 11 Dletsch A & Co . IMS union J L 104S 1052 Dodge W W 1057 uoriierFred iSons Cnl040 Oreer H A 1015 I nuniont & Co ..lOlii Dunlop John H ...1037 Kastburn Lou's B ...1030 Bastern Chemical Co. II Edwards & Docker.. .1055 Klcbholz Uenry. ... 1040 . Third color covftr Blintt W U 1039 Blllotl Wm A Sons , . II millsiPollwortblOU 1030 Klllson & Teason lolii Ellwanger & Barry ..1031 BItzholtz Harold 1018 Ernest W H 105O Ksler J G & A 105B Farquhar K * J & Co. 1040 Finch F FlsheriSon 1047 Flo Mut Fire Ina ^^ 1055 »'ord Bros. .1017 1028 Foster Lucius H 10i5 Frost Arthur S 1018 Puchs Albert . . . 101) Garden Cltv Sand Co 1055 Gardeners" Chronicle 1051 Ulbbons H . . . 1015 102:1 Kraft's Plant Tome 11 lirueschell Bros Co... 1(68 liuehn O A 1010 iuhl Geo A 1L:4J Oager A Hurrell.. 10411 Lakev'w Rose Garden. 040 Lia.ig JuUUS ....1017 LeMars Greenhouses 1039 Lictleueld H *"' I Livingston seed Co.. . li i^u^kltt..o Luiiiij. 1057 U'518 Ltong U B II Ijonsdale Edwin 1044 Lord ABurnhimCo Second color cover Louisville Tob Co ...1054 Lovett J T..1040 1050 1062 Liuoaa J & Co 1000 Lyuin W K 1015 Mader Paul 1040 Magnuson Martin A. . K'40 Maunmg Jacob W....10'3il Manz.i ft Co Ii51 Marc Chas J 1062 May Johu N 10:19 ■ McBrlde'8 Nursery... 1052 Mc :arthy ft Co loio McCrea ft Cole lOiO' McDowell J A Iu4'i McKaller ft Wlntnr- sou ... 1015 10:lJ McNally Edward 1018 McPheron K A 1062 Meyer John C ft Co... 11 Mlliang Frank 1017 Mlllang ft Co 1017 Miller Mrs B 1040 Model Plant Stake Cul040 Moller's Gartner Zel - tang 1051 MonlugerJCCo \^ MoonSamuelC 1031 Moon Wm H Co.... 1030 Morrison A 105S Morris Flora; Co 1013 Moss Geo M 1010 Murphey K H ■■ 1037 Muschert B F 1018 Myers ft Co 1060 National Florists' Board of Trade .... 1014 National Nurseriman Pub Co lO.iO National Plant Co ...1050 Nlemeyer Uenry A...104'i No thrup King ft Co II Norwich Nurseries . 1031 N Y Cut Flower Ex. Iul7 N V Cut Flower Co... 1017 ■ Olli .1050 1057 1068 IV Pennrock Co 1 39 Pennock Saui'l 8 10.13 Perkins J J ft Co 1017 Peterson B s ft Sons Ui;i5 Pittsburg Cut t'loCo.lOU Plant Seed Co . . . . H Prince A G ft Co.1015 1030 Purdy ft Blauvelt. ...nil" Quaker! ;lty Mo n Wltpio.59 Uandall A L.... 1016 1031 Kaynor J 1 101" 1031 KaWMon W W ft Co.. II Rea Bros 1021 Keed Glass ft Paint ColOfiO Reed ft Keller 1(51 Uegan Printing HouselO.! .11116 1027 io:« Kloe M ft Co 1032 RlckseokerC H loie Hlder-Erlcsson Bng Co 1068 Rolker A ft Bonn... . 1014 1056 II Hose Mfg Co II Ro»e A D 1052 Royal Tottenham Nurl021 Hupp John F 1060 Sander ft Co 1044 Schiller H 1034 Wchlller J L . . 1IM4 SchulthlBs Anton ...1046 Sharpe ('has ft Co.. 1035 Shollwood Greenho'eslOlS Shelmlre W R . 10)8 Sheridan W F....1017 10'3li Mebrec-ht ft Pon ....1044 Situations ft Wants.. 1013 ^ kabcura Dl p Co 1 05O SkldBlukv 8 S 1047 Smith A W 1049 Smith Fred C 1060 Sii,lth Henry 104s Smith U P 1040 Smith Nath * =on 1031 1018 1053 Smith W L 1047 Boltau C ft Co ..10:« South Side Floral Co, 1053 Stahl Chas B 1010 Steams Lumber Co... looj Stecher Lltho Co. .. II Stroh W C 10i2 Sluder N 1028 bu'inyslde Floral Nur- sery Co 1060 Sutherland Geo A 1016 10:0 SwahnsSonsJO 1060 Swayne Wm 10:iS Taylor Gon ft Son....lOiai Taylor J H 1037 Thorbum J M ft Co. 1018 Towell Jos 1042 Traendly ft Scherck. . 1017 I0'3K Utley Bdwin ....1048 Van Zanten Bros ...1018 Vnughan .T C.IOIS 1030 1040 1013 lOiO II Vlck ft Hill Co 1047 Vincent K Jr ft Sim .1062 Virginia Floral Co.. 1(160 Waoash R R 10.>1 Walker F ft Co .... 1043 Wall H M Co II Watson QC. U Weathereds Thoi W Sons Ill Weber H 4 Son. .. .1042 Weeber ft Don. .11 Welch Bros .... 1010 10:i2 Wheeler-Stenzel Co IV whWIdln Po' Co. . 10.51; Whllnall C B ... . 1024 Wlckersham Eft O..1045 Wletor Bros 1015 1037 Wllmore W W.. .10:50 Wmier SB 1014 WIntertch Christ 1030 Wlttbold Geo 1 Wood Bros 10(8 Wooden Goods Co ...10,55 Woodrofle Milton K..10I0 Wotherspoon Jas R , 1055 ^'oungjiio... - 1017 Young ThOB Jr 1017 FOR SALE CHEAP. 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Aquatics as florists' flowers (illus.) 1061 Hardy herbaceous perennials 1062 The lats Charles Longlnotti (portrait) 1062 The Paris exposition of 1900 1063 Roses— New rose Lady Dorothea (illus.) 1064 — Houses for roses 1064 Helpful reminders 1064 An attractive wedding decoration (illus.) 1065 Carnatious—Cultural notes 1065 — Another expert on varieties 1066 —A correction 1066 — House for carnation propagation 1066 New York 1066 Boston 1066 Philadelphia 1067 Chicago 1067 Railroad planting 1068 Society of American Florists 1068 Greenhouse building 1068 About glass 106« Heating greenhouses by exhaust steam from factory 1068 Greenhouse heating 1069 Obituary— George W. Earl 1069 St. Louis 1069 Indianapolis 1070 The seed trade 1074 The government seed proposals 1074 The niirsery trade 1076 Pittsburg 1076 Our pastimes — Scores at Denver 1078 —At the Twin Cities 1078 —Big score at St. Louis 1078 —New York pastimes 1078 —End of the medal contest 1078 — The score at Omaha 1078 —The score at Buffalo 1078 —Bowling at Cleveland 1078 • Baltimore 1078 Minneapolis 1078 Cincinnati 1079 Buffalo 1 080 London, Ont 1080 Nashville, Tenn 1084 Syracuse 1086 Washing'ton 1087 Aquatics as Florists' Flowers. It is needless to say that water lilies and other aquatics are popular flowers; they are as fatniliar as geraniums, coieus, alternanthera and otherwell known bed- ding plants. Aquaticsare seen in numer- ous private grounds and especially in our public parks and cemeteries. These places have done very much to popularize this class of beautiful plants. Cut flowers of nymphaas and nelumbiums are now largely used for decoration, but there is a wide field for operations in this line. Water lilies are probably the most attractive class of decorative plants. It is surprising to note the comments of visitors at exhibitions where, of course, as in other classes, the best that can be produced are staged by two or more exhibitors. The same interest is shown where a goodly collection of these plants are grown and where visitors can inspect these gems at their leisure. These facts are conclusive that aquatics as cut flow- ers or as decorative plants really attract the masses. Few florists, as growers, are interested in their culture and retailers may have found that the flowers do not last long and possibly some flowers never open after they are received. Water lily flow- ers are not suitablefor every purpose and unless they are handled with skill they cannot be used profitably or satisfacto- rily. It is to be regretted that discolored and withered flowers are occasionally seen in florists' windows, which reminds one of children gathering and handling flowers and carrying them exposed to the glare of the sun and the hot air of a July day. Water lilies are entirely out of place as a bouttoniere or corsage flower; yet this use is occasionally made of them. All flowers, to be appreciated, must be attractive, fresh, bright, and of the first quality, with as many points as can be obtained in each bloom. The dissemination of these plants has been largely or wholly dependent on seedsmen and florists who issue retail catalogues. These men are untiring in their efforts to supply the masses with everything that is desirable in the line of plants for all purposes, including aquatics. Their catalogues are issued by the hundreds of thousands and these tell what desirable plants and flowers aquatics are, how easily grown, how well adapted for every garden, and place their price within reach of all. Much credit is due to these enterprising men. For the growers, and especially for those who do a local trade near a city, with greenhouses and grounds located on a highway where there is much traffic, a well kept flower garden is a great attraction, and nothing can be a greater drawing card than a pond of lovely aquatic flowers. It not only affords its owner a vast amount of pleasure to inspect the diversity and ever changing beauties of this pond, its occupants and surroundings, but still greater to invite his city friends and others to see them. It is not necessary to have a pond 50x100 feet, although such a one is none too large where surroundings are ample. Such a pond as shown on page 1063 is still larger, but there is room for only three or four of the hardy varieties and no lotuses are included. It is really a tropical water lily pond. The surround- ings include perennial plants, ornamental flowering shrubs, grasses, bamboos and, at this date, March l-t, mav be seen in quantities the golden crocuses, to be fol- lowed shortly by other spring flowering plants and bulbs. The earlv nymphaas, such as N. pygmaa and its hybrids, flower in April in this section, followed by the other hardy varieties in quick succession, with the nelumbiums in July and August. The tropical nymphjeas continue well into October. Such a garden affords a perpetual delight and a large quantity of cut flowers are available from early spring to late in fall. There is an ever increasing demand for cut flowers of' water lilies, especially the night blooming varieties and nelumbi- ums, at seaside and other summer resorts, and florists will do well to note that these flowers can always be produced out of doors with the least trouble and labor and can be depended upon when other flowers are dried up and plants scorched to death, or rotten on the plants, as is the case during acontinuation of wethot weather. Spring is marching along and prepara- tions for summermust soon begin. Now is the time to build ormake a pond where natural facilities do not exist. Any shape will do, either circular, oval, square or whatever may please the owner, but one of irregular outline will, in most cases, be the most pleasing and of natural effect. The depth may be from two to three feet but where it is more than fifteen feet across it is better at two feet in depth, which will allow a man with hip boots on to walk through the pond for the purpose of cutting flowers. It is immaterial what the pond is lined with, whether laid with brick, concrete or clay, so long as it is water tight, but if lined with clay the sides must be sloping at an angle of 45° to 60°. The clay 1062 The American Florist. April /, should be well tempered and free from stones. A lining of four inches in thick- ness will make it water tight. Two or three inches of sand on top of the clay will keep the water clean, and a border of good grass sod will make a good finish. The illustration on page 1 063 represents the tropical pond, with Victorias and nymphaeas, at the Dreer Nurseries, River- ton, N. J. This pond is dug out of a sandy soil and lined with clay as above described, and has proved entirely satisfactory and water tight. Wm. Tricker. Hardy Herbaceous Perennials. Helenium Boulanderii is not nearly so well known as H. autumnale, yet it has been in cultivation nearly as long, and is quite as useful and ornamental. The foliage in long, lanceolate and somewhat hairy; the leaf stalks are winged and clasp the stems. It flowers much earlier than H. autumnale, from the middle of July until the middle of August and the flower-heads are arranged much more loosely; the ray florets, bright yellow, are much reflexed, the disk florets are reddish brown. Its height is three to four feet. The plants should be well staked, as the stems are not strong enough to support the innumerable flower heads in wet windy weather. H. autumnale superbum is one of the showiest of the autumn flowering com- posites and is becoming well known to all growers of herbaceous perennials. It is stronger in every way than the type and has larger flower heads. The foliage is long, lanceolate and smooth; the flower heads clear yellow, in dense, rounded, terminal, branched inflores- cences. This variety has been generally grown, and distributed as H. autumnale, but the type, having been sent out in some cases, a distinction has been made within the last three or four years. This has caused some confusion, as very many nurseries and private gardens have had the variety superbum for many years and known it as H. autumnale. Its height is five to eight feet and it is easily increased by division. The hemerocallis, as a family, is well known and appreciated but Hemerocallis graminifolia minor is not very often met with, not being ver\' generally offered by nurserymen in this country. As the spe- cific name implies, the foliage is long and grass-like. The lemon-yellow flowers are borne on fairly strong stems one and one- half feet in length. There are generally two crops of flowers, the first in early summer, the second in late summer and early fall. H. Thimbergii is another very useful species, flowering in August, when flowers are scarce, especially yellow ones. The flower stems, two and one-half to three feet high, are produced very freely and have five to ten flowers each. The flowers are lemon yellow in color and, though similar to those of II. flava, are larger and more open. Stock can be read- ily increased by division in fall or early spring; if the former a mulching should be given, as soon as foliage is about dead, to prevent heaving by frost. Iberis corifolia, the perennial candy- tuft, although a low-growing, spreading, evergreen shrub, is so much used in the herbaceous perennial border that it is catalogued, most generally, with the herbaceous perennials. The dark ever- green foliage makes a good cover the entire season, and even through the winter, and it not fully exposed to the sun, shows up green, when not covered with snow. The white flowers are produced in sup- pressed terminal spikes from third week in May until the middle of June. The height is six to twelve inches. In this section we find I. corifolia the hardiest of all the iberis. I. sempervirens and its varie- ties invariably winter-kill down to the ground. In situations where it is exposed to full sun we find it safer to cover it with pots or boxes after the ground is frozen. Long hay or straw will do if not weighted down just over the plants. This can be readily increased by cuttings, taken after plants are through blooming. Liatris pycnostachya, the blazing star or Kansas gay feather, has been men- tioned in former notes but it is so distinct that it seems a pity it is not more often planted. The long, narrow, dark green leaves last from the time they start in spring until frost. The flower stems, when plants are well established, attain a height of fully six feet and more than half of that length, is covered with the THE LATE CHARLES LONGINOTTI. See page 1013, issue of March 25. lavender-purple flower-heads, which can be cut ofi^ as soon as shabby, if not used for cutting. Like all liatris, the flower- heads at the apex of the inflorescence develop first. It increases very readily by division in spring or fall. If the latter the plants should be covered to prevent heaving by frost. R. N. Massachusetts. The Paris Exposition of 1900. In the words of Ferd. W. Peck, Com- missioner General for the United States at the Paris Exposition, "the commercial rivalry of the nations will give to France in 1900 the grandest exposition the world has ever known." This will be despite the fact that the great show will be confined to an area slightly less than one-half the number of acres occupied by the World's Fair at Chicago. The location chosen for the French fete is in the very heart of the city of Paris and preparations are now well advanced, for the exposition will open on April 15, 1900 and continue until November 5 of that year. The site to be occupied by the Paris Universal International Expo- sition is, in particular, the Champs de Mars, the Trocadero and its immediate surroundings, the Quay d'Orsay, the Esplanade des Invalides, the Quay de la Conference, the Cours-la Reine, the Pal- ace of Industry and the adjacent grounds. This is no inconsiderable area, although it is somewhat scattered, and in no other great city in the world could a site of equal magnitude be found encompassed, as is this, by the busy streets of the com- mercial section of the town. This site includes much of the territory occupied by the expositions of 187S and 1SS9, from which the American mercantile world has reaped so much benefit, and this is the fourth great show upon the same ground, although the territory obtained is much greater than that devoted to any of its predecessors. Of this area France retains for her own use fifty-five per cent, this not being as magnanimous a division of space as was made at the World's Fair in Chicago, where fifty-five per cent of the then much greater floor space was placed at the disposal of the invited nations. As the whole world has been invited to crowd itself into forty-five per cent of the available space, loud and long have been the protests of the commissioners general representing the various commer- cial nations, who, estimating their needs by what they had at the World's Fair, find it difficult to become reconciled to the meager allotments which must be theirs at Paris. Commissioner General Peck has, by well directed effort, secured for the United States a considerable increase in the amount of space originallv allotted to us and now considers that we have our due share of that portion not reserved by France. Our space is divided among twenty of the general buildings and includes one structure of our own, upon which work is just commencing. The total number of square feet, exclusive of the provision for the American fine arts display, is 210,836, about five acres, and Commissioner General Peck has apportioned it as follows among the industries: Square feet. Machinery aiid electricity 48,000 Agriculture and food products 36,140 Decoration and furniture 24,600 Manufactures annex I7.10'2 Civil engineering and transportation . . . ,16,750 Textiles . . . 13,000 Education and liberal arts 11,400 Mines and metallurgy 7,700 Government building site 7,500 Marine transportation, with annex 5,600 Forestry and fisheries, with annex 5,450 Chemical industries 4.100 Ventilating apparatus 4.024 Horticulture 3.718 Weather bureau 2,500 Coloni'/.ation 1,500 Army and navy 1,500 ■Social economy 1,162 210,S,36 The general rules and regulations of the exposition name provisions very simi- lar to those with which horticulturists have becoine familiar through their exhibits at the various expositions of the past twenty years. Foreign exhibitors must do business through the commis- sioners of their respective countries; all articles accepted are to be introduced into the exposition between Hecember 1, 1899, and February 28, 1900; no charge is to be made for space, light, heat or power, but the cost of installation must be borne by the exhibitor; fire and police protection will be furnished; the exposi- tion grounds are considered a bonded warehouse, thus obviating the necessity for the payment of tarift' duties, and seals are to be affixed without charge; each exhibitor is invited to affix a price mark upon his wares but no other adver- tising will be permitted without special authorization. One rule stipulates that "all earth work and gardening must also be author- ized, and all expenditure connected there- with paid by the exhibitors" but this i8gg. The American Florist. 1063 VIEW OF DREERS AQUATIC POND, RIVERTON, N. J. might as well have been omitted in so far as it aflects Americans as the most dili- gent search has failed to find space in which we can practice gardening. Prof. Charles Richards Dodge, Director of Agricultural and Horticultural exhibits, writes, "I regret exceedingl}- to be obliged to inform j-ou that we have no outdoor space whatever. Possibly we may have a few square yards adjacent to our space in the Palace of Horticulture to enable us to beautify that part of the building in which our space is located. As such a space is too small to think of dividing and possibly too small for even one exhibit, I think we may consider that we have no space at the present time." The matter of fact is that the area available to the exposition is so small that no con- siderable room remains unoccupied and what little there is the French will reserve for their own growers. The exposition is abundantly financed, the sum available being about equal to that expended in the creation of our own World's Fair. One hundred million francs, $20,000,000, was provided as a guaranty fund, sixty million francs rep- resenting the proceeds of an emission of bonds of twenty francs each, redeemable in tickets to the exposition, the admis- sion, except on special days, being one franc or 19 3 cents. Instead of interest the holder of each bond participates in twenty-nine drawings, comprising 4,313 prizes varying from $25 to $100,000, and aggregating $1,500,000. Six of these drawings have been held each vear since 1896. With this fund the architects have been enabled to create true palaces, the equal of which have not been seen at any expo- sition the world has ever known. All are ornate in the highest sense and not least among them is the Palace of Horticul- ture, shown on page 1009 of the spring number of the American Florist, and in the second arch from the west end of which are the 2718 feet to be devoted to the horticultural interests of the United States, where we shall have as neighbors Great Britain, Holland and Belgium. The building is approxi- mately 108x760 and in it will be dis- played the products of the world along the lines of horticulture and aboricul ture. Group VHI of the general classifi- cation is as follows: Class 43. Appliances and Methods of Horticulture and Aboriculture. — Garden- ers' and nurserymen's tools and imple- ments: spades, pickaxes, hoes, shears and lawn-mowers. Tools and instru- ments for cutting, grafting, gathering, packing and transporting products, etc. Props. Watering appliances. Imple- ments and appliances for laying out gar- dens: vases, pots, chairs, benches, fount- ains, etc. Hot-houses and their accesso- ries: heating apparatus; mats, etc. Con- servatories in private houses. Aquari- ums for aquatic plants. Architecture in gardens: plans, designs, models, books, pictures. Class 44. Culinary vegetables. — Plants from kitchen and market gardens: pota- toes, cabbage, carrots, turnips, radishes, allspices, artichokes, mushrooms, water- cress, etc. Fresh specimens. Class 45. Fruit Trees and Fruit.— Various kinds of fruit trees. Wall-fruit. Specimens of products from farms: apples, pears, cider, cherries, plums, oranges, lemons, almonds, nuts, etc. Specimens of products from market gardens, fruit of all kinds. Class 46. Trees, Shrubs and Orna- mental Flowers. — Ornamental trees. Methods of grafting. Ornamental shrubs, caducous and evergreens. Plants for parks and gardens. Herbaceous vegeta- bles; dahlias, chrysanthemums. Clumps and baskets of flowers. Bouquets of natural flowers. Class 47. Hothouse Plants.— Speci- mens of cultivated plants from all coun- tries from useful and ornamental points of view. Forced growth of vegetables and fruits; specimens of the products obtained. Various plants cultivated for ornamentation. Plants for conservato- ries and hot-houses. Class 48. Seeds and Planting for Hor- ticulture and Nursery Gardens.— Collec- tions of seeds, seeds for vegetables. Planting of young trees. Grafting. In general, rail freight rates to the expo- sition will be one-half regular charges, while steamship rates are not reduced. American railroads will charge full rate going and make no charge returning. 1064 The a mer ican Florist. Apiil i' while French lines will charge two-thirds rate going and one-third returning. The attention of Prof. Dodge and other exposition authorities was called to the fact that on December 1, 189S, the French government published a decree prohibit- ing the importation of both fruits, nur- sery stock and plants of American origin, and it was asked what effect this would have upon our horticultural exhibit at the exposition. The reply was that no one connected with the office of the Amer- ican commissioner could state, but that Prof. Francis E. Drake, now in Paris representing Commissioner General Peck, had been instructed to acquire exact information on the subject. Several months agoinvitionsto exhibit at Paris were mailed to every American firm which has exhibited at any of the recent expositions and applications for space are now being received at the office of the Commissioner General, Auditorium Building, Chicago. No space will be allotted to the various exhibitors before May 1. It is well known that in several departments the applications for the American space are twelve times what is available. This is not believed to be true in regard to the horticultural section, although in this connection Prof. Dodge says, "We are perfecting a very elaborate plan for pushing horticultural interests at Paris but the details are not suffi- ciently worked out to give them to the public." Prof. Dodge is a very able man; he has been connected with seventeen exposi- tions, but his horticultural efforts in this instance are more likely to be pomolog- ical than floricultural, as Europe needs our fruits, did she but know it, while we have comparativelylittlein flowers which she has not. . ROSES. NEW ROSE LADY DOROTHEA. Among the new roses now before the trade, it is thought that John H. Dunlop's Lady Dorothea will be a prom- inent figure in this season's planting. This variety was awarded the silver cup offered by the Horticultural Society ot Chicago for the best new rose at its November exhibition last year. Lady Dorothea is a sport from Sunset and originated with Mr. Dunlop during the winter of 1895. The flowers, produced freely throughout the entire season, are of a very pleasing peach blush shade out-_ side and of a soft flesh pink within. The plant retains all the vigor of the parent variety, with a noticeable absence of bullheads or deformed flowers and can be disbudded to the center bud, which always comes perfect. The stems are strong and stifi, with luxuriant foliage of the deep mulberry red of Sunset. HOUSE FOR ROSES. Ed. Am. Florist: — I am thinking of building an additional house for roses, three-quarter span, long-span to-the- south and eighteen feet wide. I want to put in solid beds so that the roses can be run several years, with a bench against the south wall. How many beds would it be advisable to make, including the bench? How should the beds be situated as to the ground level, and what are the requirements as to drainage and heating? Would coal cinders be of anj' utility as drainage material? The soil here is of a light color and very porous. My ro?es have not been doing well in benches. Such blooms as they produce are good, but the old foliage turns brown and drops. It may be that the soil was not NEW ROSE LADY DOROTHEA. made firm enough, as the water runs through without wetting the bench. The city water is strongly impregnated with sulphur, iron and magnesia, but the roses have been watered mostly with cistern water. Carnations do well with city water. M. Solid beds for roses will be found most satisfactory in even span houses running north and south. In an eighteen-foot three-quarter span with a bench against the south wall, it will be advisable to use two solid beds; there will then be a walk along the north wall and another between the beds. The south bed should be from one and onehall to two feet high and the other eight to twelve inches higher, although the height will depend a good deal upon the height of the w^alls and the varieties that are to be grown. The beds should be filled in with stone or broken brick to within a foot of the sur- face, although if this cannot be readily obtained coal cinders might be used, placing the coarse lumps at the bottom, and the finer upon the top, sifting out every thing less than one fourth inch in diameter. Roses require a very firm, loamy soil, with a considerable amount of clay. If the plants have been other- wise oroperly cared for the trouble men- tioned is probably due to the loose nature ot the soil. L. K. Taft. Helpful Reminders. Almost every florist has calls for clema- tis. They are usually potted and start a thrifty looking growth as soon as they are planted out, but in a few weeks sud- denly die. Then the question is as to the cause. While the expressed desire of the planter has been for roots as large as possible, to overcome the chance of dying, the error made is the more serious by the increased size ot roots. Clematis roots lie near the surface and feed upon the upper soil. K strong plant spreads its roots over quite a diameter, each one penetrating the soil. Each root has several spongioles, which in turn have very minute hairs, or fibrillje. Deposits of farinaceous matter constitute the thickening substance of the roots, stored up in the fall for future use. When the leaves fall the fiber roots also wither, so when you receive a root of this kind it has stored food forconsiderable growth but requires a new formation of fiber roots in order to start a healthy circula- tion, so that fresh deposits of starchy matter may be formed before the extra deposit of last fall is exhausted. When the roots are rolled up and packed in a pot a large proportion of them do not come in contact with the soil and the requisite moisture for the formation of the fiber roots is not maintained. You will usually find mildew there. The moisture near the surface starts a new leaf bud whichgrows vigorously, subsists on its saving deposits of last season, and when they are exhausted, it goes out as suddenly as a lamp which has burnt up its oil. It requires extreme care to pot old roots of clematis. Seed pans are better adapted than ordinary pots, but cost more; still, a plant succeeding that way is cheaper than one dead in a pot. I am sure that the only satisfactory way to handle them is to insist upon them being pot grown from the start. A clematis having made one year's growth and properly ripened in a pot can be handled safely; they look smaller but the reputa- tion of selling stock that will live over- comes such comparison as will occasion- ally be made. There has been enough iSqg. The American Florist. 1065 WEDDING DECORATION BY SMITH & FETTERS, CLEVELAND, O. money wasted in grafted and field grown clematis to endow an agricultural college. C. B. W. An Attractive Wedding Decoration. The picture herewith reproduced shows an attractive church decoration, as arranged by Smith & Fetters, of Cleve- land, Ohio, on the occasion of the recent wedding of Miss Alice Hale Russell and Mr. A. G. S. Clark in that city. For the following details of the floral work we are indebted to Town Topics, a Cleveland publication: "Thechurch was decorated entirely in green and white. Garlands of mountain laurel entwined the huge columns on either side of the church, and were also festooned from one side to the other of the auditorium, radiated from the large chandelier, where they were caught under a huge cluster of Easter lilies. Clusters of the lilies were also fastened to each of the columns. At the entrance to the center aisle was erected an arch of the lilies. The chancel decora- tions were extremely chaste and beauti- ful. The five stained glass windows were draped and festooned with southern smilax and high iip on either side of the windows were caught clusters of the lilies, and the window ledges were also filled with the lilies. The altar was snow white in its covering of lilies, and a tall vase of the flowers rose from the center of this mound of white. Four white candelabra, holding dozens of lighted tapers, were grouped on either side of the altar." CARNATIONS. CULTURAL NOTES. April 1. — Topping young plants seems a simple matter, and so it is, although growers have different ideas on the sub- ject. Some maintain that a plant should not be topped until it shows a bud, others that it will make a better plant to be topped quite soon after potting or planting into flats. Between these two extremes is probably the better course. Personally I favor the first method but unfortunately it is not always practical to let the plants get high enough to form a bud, as unless they are of very robust growth they will topple over and become crooked. This happened with a fine lot of Jxibilee last season. They were strong and we planted them out without top- ping them. A few dajs afterward a heavy rain knocked them all over, with the result that we had trouble with them until they were planted in and tied up. This season when we come to plant any that are high enough to be hurt by a storm we will top them. If the plants are allowed to get from five to eight pairs of leaves they can then be cut out at the second joint from the top, thus leaving five or six joints from which the plant will throw branches. There are cases where that many joints would leave the plant too high and too heavy; such cases are where the growth has been soft and quick and the joints are longer than usual; in these cases the top should be cut lower down. Some growers prefer topping their plants both quickly and low and thus get plants branched close to the ground. For my own use I should choose plants with the lower branches as far from the soil as practicable; at least three inches. To secure such plants one must do high topping, which will cause the axillary buds to grow out at the top and the two next to the bottom of the plant are more likely to remain dormant and thus give a nice working base, which is quite a help all the way through a plant's life, but most especially at the time of mov- ing into the houses. Some growers pull all the tops out instead of cutting them but I prefer to leave them until they can be cut and then use a sharp knife to make the cut. This leaves a wound which heals quickly and is better than to have the cup which is formed in the axil of the leaves when you pull out the top and which makes a harbor for water and is likely to breed disease. Keeping the young plants free from weeds and from green fly are important but often neglected items at this season. It is also time to be getting the soil for summer planting into shape and my experience is that the best way to have good plants is to give the field a liberal dressing of well rotted stable manure and have it plowed in as soon as the field is dry enough to work and then, when you are ready to plant, harrow it well. Early plowing is especially good as we often get such rainy weather during the 1066 The American Florist. April /, month of April that it is hard to get it plowed then and the consequence is the plants do not get out until the middle or latter part of May. Albert M. Herr. ANOTUER EXPERT ON VARIETIES. The list of carnations printed in our last issue was submitted for comments to C. \V. Ward, Queens, N. Y., among other experts. Mr. Ward's notes arrived too late for publication last week, and are now given, omitting most of the sorts with which he has not had experi- ence: Alaska — Discarded. Anna Webb— Discarded six years ago. Argyle — Large bloom; not quite free enough. Armazindy — Discarded two years since. Bon Ton — Good Christmas crop; sec- ond crop comes slowly. Cerise Queen. — Do not grow it, but think it valuable from seeing it with others. Daybreak — Discarded two years since. Eldorado — Discarded; burststoo much. Emily I'ierson — Discarded years ago. Empress — Perfectly worthless with us; late and all burst. Evelina — Worthless with us. We have this growing but it gives no bloom; all grass. Flora Hill — Weak stemmed with us and good only for one crop. Frances Joost— Late, but fine when it does come on. General Gomez — Good; holds up through the season; best of all dark leds. General Maceo — Good; holds up through the season; best of all dark reds. G. H. Crane — Good; best scarlet of all. Glacier — Good for side benches; very free. Gold Nugget— Good; best yellow with us. Hector — Discarded. Helen Keller — Discarded. John Young — Good when planted early; too late when lifted late in September. Jubilee— Discarded, too many dull flow- ers. Kohinoor — Discarded. Lily Dean — Good when we grew it; ran out of stock last season. Mme. Albertini— Discarded two years since. Maud Adams— This in the old Rich- mond introduced five or more years ago; does well in light soils; valueless in heavy soils. Mayor Pingree- Discarded; not free enough. Meteor — Discarded. Minnie Cook — Discarded. Mrs. Bradt — Best variegated of all. Mrs. Jas. Dean— Best of all light pinks with us. Mrs. McBurney — Discarded. Mrs. Northway — The worst carnation we ever tried. Morello— Discarded. New Y'ork — Most prolific of all dark pinks; lacks substance somewhat and comes too small and light if soil is poor. Nivea — Discarded. Painted Lady — Valueless. Portia — Discarded. Psyche — Very free; stems too weak, and flower lacks character. Rose Queen — Discarded. Storm Iving — Discarded. Thos. Cartledge — Discarded. Triumph — Discarded; gave only one good crop. Victor — Color poor with us; reverts. Wellesley— Valueless. White Cloud— Best white we ever grew. Wm. Scott — Discarded with us, but does fairly well with other growers here. A. CORRECTION. Ed. Am. Florist: — We note an error in a recent report of your Cincinnati corre- spondent on an exhibit of our G. H. Crane carnation. The variety was not entered for the $5 prize and in fact was not eligible, the required 100 blooms not being staged. Through a request of a Cincinnati florist, we sent thirty-five or fort3' blooms as an exhibit only; and not for competition. Give honorswherethey are due and in fairness to all varieties let each stand on its own merits without a prop of "a close second." F. Dorner & Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. HOUSE FOR carnation PROPAGATION. Ed. Am. Florist: — I have a small house • sloping from the north side of a carnation house and would be obliged to you for stating in your columns whetherit would be suitable for propagating carnation stock. If so, what shading would be the most serviceable? Young Florist. The north side house will be all right for the propagation of carnation stock any time during the year and especially so when the sun is almost too strong for houses with full exposure. The best shading is muslin arranged to pull up inside from the lower edge of the house and over the ventilators so that ventila- tion can be given without letting a direct current of air over the cuttings until they are partly rooted, when the shading can be left off entirely. Cuttings rooted in such a house in the dark months of the year should be taken up as soon as the roots are formed as they will be the bet ter for more light and air than they can get in such a house during the winter months. Albert M. Herr. New York. PLANT BUSINESS THRIVING. — MANY LILIES OF POOR QUALITY BEING RECEIVED. — CARNATION PRICES SOARING.— THE CUT FLOWER PROSPECTS FOR EASTER ARE ENCOURAGING. — CITY WHOLESALERS DO- ING A GOOD PLANT TRADE. — VISITORS. The opening of Easter week finds the flower store windows gay with blossom- ing plants and the interiors are packed to the doors with the gorgeous product of the plant growers' skill. Judging by the lines of admiring customers that file in and out among the showy groups and the frequency with which the industrious salesmen work the order book and pencil. a gratifying Easterharvest is in prospect for all and the inclemency of the weather at the beginning of the week leads to the confidence that a compensating spell of bright spring sunshine is assured for the latter part. The opinion is current about town that lilies will not be as scarce as predicted. Unless the quality of later receipts should be widely different from the stock seen at most of the wholesalers' early in the week there will surely be a shortage of good ones, for a very large proportion of the early shipments are the worst lot of rub- bish that ever came to this market under the name of lilies. Unhealthy bulbs to begin with and furious forcing to end with— that tells the story and there can be but one outcome. The man who has first-class lilies this year is entitled to a good price and is likely to get it. The only sensational feature of the early part of the week is the apparent scarcity and consequent advance in price of carnations. For anything of fair (|uality the asking price was 4 cents on Monday and those that were offered at 3 cents were gobbled up at once. An impression is current that growers are holding back on carnations and that Saturday will see the town flooded with the week's accumulation. If so, there is disappointment in store for the opera- tors and they will do well to realize one- half of what would have been willingly paid a few days previous. Wholesalers talk hopefully regarding the cut flower prospects and look for a good trade after the plant demand has . been satisfied. There is no scarcity on roses or on other material except as above noted and smilax. The quality of the latter is inferior and prices firm. On bulbous flowers and violets the condi- tions of the past weekshave notchanged. The wholesalers of cut flowers are in many instances turning their attention to plants and enjoy a lively demand from the local retail store people who are pleased with the opportunity to procure a few plants without the necessity of a long trip out of town at a busy time. Traendly & Schenck have an extra store at 10 West Twenty-eighth street for their plant department and Thos. Young, Jr., has one next door to his cut flower establishment. Charlie Millang, who three years ago was the pioncr in this plant innovation, also has the store adjoining his old place, which he is to occupy permanently later on. Ford Bros., Lang, Bradshaw — in fact almost every wholesaler in the district has a store and window full and finds plenty of buyers. John Lewis Childs has sold to Chas. H. Allen the land and greenhouses on Floral Boulevard at Floral Park and Mr. Allen has also purchased several acres of land from C. Rudiger in the same locality. A. Wadley has removed from Forty- second street to 497 Fifth avenue. Visitors in town: J. Blaauw, Boskoop, Holland; Wni. Griffin, Lenox, Mass.; J. N. Champion, New Haven, Conn.; D. D. L. Farson and W. P. Craig, Philadelphia, Pa. Boston. MARKET CONDITIONS FOR WEEK PRE- CEDING EASTER. — CLUB AND SOCIETY MEETINGS. — BUSINESS CHANGES. — PER- SONAL .MENTION. The cut flower market is in fairly good condition, with prospects bright for a record-breaking Easter business. Prices on carnations have made a sharpadvance due to apparent short supply, and lilies have reached their Easter figures, but outside of theseitems there is no material change in values except on quotations for Easter delivery. It is not expected that prices will advance greatly on average grades of roses, there being a full supply in sight and evidences of a surplus are unmistakable. Beauties feel the effects of the Jacqs and Brunners that are now coming in freely and move very slowly. Violets have been selling a little better, but there is no improve- ment noted in bulbous stock. The whole- salers have been having their lilies brought in every day for the past week They are more easily handled in half- opened condition and make much more presentable stock than when allowed to fully mature at the greenhouses before being brought to the city. The next meeting of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club will be held on Tuesday evening. April 4, when Kenneth Finlay- son will open a discussion on "Heaths, Acacias and Other Hardwooded Plants." On Saturday, March 25, Mrs. F. H. i8gg. The American Florist. 1U67 Tucker, of Newton, delivered an inter- esting address before the Massachusetts Horticultural Society upon the subject of "Roadside Treatment." The Horticultural Club of Boston met on Saturday evening. The guests were P. J. Donahue, of Lenox, and John Galvin and J. Ph. Rinn, of Boston. Jackson Dawson has been confined to his room for the past three weeks with a severe rheumatic trouble, but is now reported as improving. Alex. McKay, who has been in charge of the estate of the late David Nevins at Framingham, will assume a similar posi- tion on the new place recently purchased by Mrs. A. W. Spencer. Norton Bros, have opened a handsome branch store for Easter on Boylston, between Clarendon and Dartmouth streets. Edward Shannon has disposed of his interest in the greenhouse business at Roslindale to his former partner, W. H. Jordon. N. F. McCarthy & Co. will open their regular series of spring plant auctions on April 14, selling this year twice a week mstead of thrice, as formerly. Visitors in town: Alfred Dimmock, New York and London; Farquhar Macrae, Providence, R. L; W. A. Manda, South Orange, N.J.; Wm.Scollay, Brook- lyn, N. v.; L. M. Noe, Madison, N. J. Philadelphia. THE ANXIETY IS OVER. — STOCK IS IN AND GROWERS FACES ARE WREATHED IN SMILES. — RETAILERS ALSO HAPPY. — WEATHER BAD BUT EVERYBODY' BUSY. At last Easter is here, the long drawn out anxiety is over and the growers' faces are covered with more or less contented smiles, according to their success. There are a few more gray hairs and probably a wrinkle or two has been lengthened, while no doubt several "wrinkles" on growing and flowering stock for an early Easter have been added to their knowl- edge of the business. A little record made now while all the details are fresh in their minds is in order and will be found useful for reference when the annual worry sets in next season. The weather the past week has been anything but favorable for stock that needed hurrjing along, nearly every day being cold and dreary. Hydrangeas and lilies were lUe principal laggards and much of this class of stock will be found unsatisfactoiy, as it was rushed in right from the hot, moist atmosphere of the greenhouse and subjected to chill blasts without any hardening process. The growers say they have sold everything that they are sure enough of to promise and that trade is fully as good as in for- mer years. At this writing not much can be said of the store trade although from the advance orders it would appear to be fully up to the average. Several of the retailers have rented additional stores to be used as annexes. H. H. Battles' addition is on Chestnut street near Broad. It is a very large store and will give him greatly increased facilities. The store next door is also rented for the sale of plants. Pennock Bros, were lucky in getting a store as large as their own but a few doors away in the same block. The weather at this writing is cold and it has been raining all day, but the grow- ers' wagons and everything else on wheels they could lay their hands on, have been busy as beavers delivering stock and get- ting it within reach of the people when it clears. It is to be hoped the public will appreciate this convenience and leave nothing unsold by Saturday night. Carnations are carnations this week and prices are away up; $3 is the figure for the common stock, with $4 for anything choice and $G tor the extras. No doubt Christmas prices will prevail on Satur- day. K. Chicago. STATE OF THE MARKET. — BIGGEST KASTER TRADE ON RECORD. — GREAT SCARCITY OF ROSES.-LILIES ENOUGH.-BULBOUS STOCK IN PROFUSION. — COMPARISON WITH LAST YEAR.— MANY NEW NAMES GO ON THE BOOKS. — HORTICULTURE AT HINSDALE. — A NEW ICE BOX. — A TRIP TO THE SOUTH AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS OF INTER- EST. Never in the history of the trade have Chicago wholesalers been favored with better orders than within the past week and never have they been 'harder pushed to supply stock. C)n Wednesday it was estimated that orders booked were suffi- cient to consume every rose which the week could produce, and most of the car- nations, although there were, contrary to expectations, many lilies still unsold, but not enough to affect prices. On Wednesday one of the largest growers had already "turned down" $1000 worth of orders and on the same day a buyer went about town with a $50 bill in his hand looking tor 500 lilies, but without success. The greatest shortage seemed to be on Bride roses, although Bridesmaids were on the list of scarcities and there were too few of every other kind, which caused several houses which had named 8 cents as the figure for first grade stock to regret that they had not made it 10 cents or even 12 cents. The largest whole- saler remarked that if he could have all the Brides in the city it would not enable him to fill all his orders. Of carnations there was no over supplj- at any time during the week and, although it was well known that many small growers were holding back their stock, up to Friday night there was no sign of a break in the market. Tulips, daffodils and hyacinths have been in pro- fusion but have all moved at market rates and even the g^ut of violets, which has existed for weeks, visibly subsided, some of the best stock bringing as high as $1.50 per hundred. Taking Easter as a whole the consen- sus of opinion is that in point of orders this year exceeded last by about fifty per cent, while the supply of stock was only slightly increased. Prices are esti- mated at twenty per cent higher than a year ago. Various firms estimate their business for the week as from ten to 250 per cent ahead of the corresponding period a year ago. One noteworthy feature of the season has been the nu.nber of orders received from persons who never before bought in the Chicago market. This is explained upon the theory that the greenhouse men in the small towns have found trade so good all through the winter that their stock is exhausted and they now for the first time find them- selves forced to seek outside sources of supply. The Burlington Route is completing a handsome new passenger station at Hinsdale, an improvement of almost pub- lic nature, and the citizens are helping the work along. Some of them have olTered to donate the loam necessary to fill the adjacent land and convert it into a flower garden, tor which Bassett & Washburn and the Hinsdale Rose Company will give the plants. McKellar & Winterson have re-ar- ranged their cut-flower salesroom and have built beneath the sidewalk the largest ice-box in Chicago. It is well built, admirably arranged and equipped to care for a very large (juantity of stock without exposing it to the dangers which beset the average cold room of the wholesaler. C. L. Washburn and family leave on Monday tor the Mexican frontier for an indefinite stay for the benefit of Mrs. Washburn's health. It is hoped that a few weeks of mild climate will permit Mr. Washburn to leave Mrs. Washburn and their child at Los Vegas, N. M., and return to business. Mr. and Mrs. Axel Rudolph Engberg have been heard from at Menton, France. Engberg was a clerk at Mangel's, State and Washington, until January 28, when he married Mrs. Carter, one of Mangel's customers, wealthy and greatly his senior. Their present address is care of Cook's Tourist Agency, London. The building occupied by E. H. Hunt has not been the best ordered place in the world during the past few days, being in the hands of a big force of carpenters, but out of the chaos will come splendid quarters which, shortly after Easter, will shelter Bassett & Washburn and A. G. Prince & Co. as well as Mr. Hunt and his force. At the meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club April 7, the topic for discussion will be the Easter trade and its lessons. On April 21 Prof. Caldwell, of the University of Chicago will address the club on "The Relation of Bacteria to Soils and Plant Nutrition." Some fine new varieties of Azalea mollis are now flowering in one of the show^ houses at Humboldt Park. A considera- ble number of the plants produce semi- double blooms, which last much better than the single sorts. Mrs. R. B. Porter has purchased the Grady place at lola, Kansas, and has removed there with the intention of adding to the glass and the business, already thrifty. Mangel has had the Lawson as the central attraction in his fine State street windovi' this week. Lange also had the Lawson, the flowers now having been cut twenty-three days. Only a tew have survived from about three dozen. Although several dealers have been showing the Lawson for the past few days the Mrs. Bradt has exceeded it in size and Jubilee in length and strength of stem. John Skrobanek.formerly with J. Louis Loose, Washington, D. C, has taken a position as rose grower for John Muno, Rogers Park. L. P. Kelley, since the first of the year manager for S. B. Winter, on Monday went with W. E. Lynch. S. Muir, 3520 Michigan avenue, has made a very fine display of Easter flowers. H. Schiller's well flowered pieonies sold well for Easter. Visitors: Dan McRorie, representing W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J.; A. F. Holden, Salt Lake, Utah; P. A. Case, Waverlv, la.; W. A. Ho£fstadt. Shelby, O. Milwaukee, Wis.— Wm. Edlefsen is advertising a palm sale. Geo. Volk has produced a batch of Genista canariensis in 5-inch pots that stand ten inches high and twelve inches wide. They are full of large flowers and sell like hot cakes at $1 each. C. B. W. 1068 The American Florist. April I ^ Subscription, 81.00 a year. To Europe, $2 00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate, 81.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts, 6 times Spercent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, yo per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. The AdvertlslnR Department of the AMERICAN FLORIBT Is for FlorlBta, Seedsmen, and dealers In wares pertainlnR to those lines ONLY. Orders for less than one-half inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to se- oore Insertion in the Issue for the f ollowlngSaturday. Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. The flower trust is at present agitat- ing the Cincinnati brethren. And now the newspapers have it that Banker Thos. \V. Lawson has cleared $1,000,000 on his sugar speculations. The palm swindler opened his spring season at Pawtucket, R. I., a few days since by playing the same old game on M. J. Leach & Co. Railroad Planting. In March ISth issue, under the head of Railroad Planting, I inadvertently got cannas Philadelphia and Duke of Marl- borough transposed. What I intended to say was, caiina Philadelphia is a more profuse bloomer than is the Duke of Marlborough, not quite so dark in color possibh', but much more effective as a bedder. Edwin Lonsdale. Society of American Florists. At the recent meeting of the executive committee in Detroit, Harmonic Hall was selected as the location for the con- vention in August next. The upper hall, size 80x60, will be used for the audience room. It is well lighted on all sides, quiet and admirably adapted for the purpose. The lower hall, 60x70, one flight up, will be devoted to the trade exhibition, which will be under the management of Mr. G. A. Rackham. On the street floor are bowling alleys and other conveniences that will be appre- ciated. Subjects for discussion were selected as follows: Rose House Pests and How to Annihilate Them; Soils for Greenhouse Work; A Year's Advancement in Rose Culture and Hybridization; Hybridiza- tion of Carnations and Introduction of New Varieties; The Development of Public Patronage in the Flower Trade; The Influence of Public Parks. The even- ing of the first day will be devoted to a President's Reception as usual. On the evening of the second day a steamer excursion on the river is planned. The fourth day will be left open for the bowl- ing, shooting and other recreative feat- ures. The committee voted to offer the gold, silver and bronze medals of the society for exhibits of new plants and flowers, also a special bronze medal for an exhibit of geraniums inpots, varieties originated or introduced within the past two years. It was also voted that silver medals be offered through and under the manage- ment and supervision of a number of the auxiliary and regularly organized horti- cultural societies for new varieties of plants or flowers introduced during the current year which shall be judged superior to existing varieties. It was decided that anyone desiring to register the name of a living person as a title for a new plant be required to obtain the previous consent of the party. On the subject of a national charter the committee favored a united effort to procure such at the next session of Congress. With one exception, every member of the executive board was present and the two days of earnest discussion of many matters pertaining to the welfare of the society cannot fail to bring about sub- stantial results. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y. Greenhouse Building. Dorranceton, Pa. — B. F. Dorrance, range of ten rose houses. Portland, Ore. — Martin & Forbes, range of four houses. Washington, Pa. — Louis Swarthout, rose house 22x145, carnation house 30x80. Shenandoah, Iowa. — O. B. Stevens, two commercial houses, 24x50. Pittsville, Pa. — ^Joseph Beavis, two commercial houses, each 20x150, boiler house 20x30. North Andover, Mass.— J. G. Chadwick & Son one commercial house. Nanuet, N. Y. — John Ehrhardt, four violet houses. Adams, Mass.^ — A. J. Boothman, 1500 square feet of commercial houses. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Eli Cross, range of violet houses. Toronto, O. — David Aten, one green- house. Newman, 111. — W. W. Pepper, vegetable forcing house. Canajoharie, N. Y. — Yates Floral Co., two houses. Michael Powers, four rose and carnation houses. So. Lancaster, Mass. — Nathaniel Thayer, rose house 20x120; two pits. Philadelphia, Pa. — Geo. A. Rothacker, commercial house 18x100. Thos. 0. Enoch, commercial house 13x50 and potting shed. Marion, Mass.— J. E. Searles, green- house 20x100. Germantown, Pa.— M. Hetzel & Co., greenhouse 16x118. Omaha, Neb — Peterson Bros., four rose houses; Hess & Swoboda, three carna- tion houses. Newton, Mass. — Freeman & Fletcher, range of houses. Berlin, Conn. — A. A. Welden, range of four houses. Birmingham, Ala. — H. A. Lindsay, range of rose and carnation houses. Chicago. — Albert Fuchs, two houses 23x110. Saginaw, Mich. — Chas. Frueh, two commercial houses. Council Blufls, la. — J. F. Wilcox, range of houses. Charleston, 111.— Miss Etta Nott, com- mercial houses. Menominee, Mich. — L. Zechetto, one greenhouse. About Glass. The price of glass is tending upwards with no prospect of lower and a proba- bility of higher prices as the season advances. Glass 16x24, the size most generally used in greenhouse construc- tion, has recently been marked up, in advance of other sizes in the same bracket. The drop in prices experienced during the past winter is said to have been caused in part by a desire to move stock on hand but mainly to force the independent factories to come into the American glass combination and appears to have been partially successful. Out- side of the independent factories nothing stands in the way of the purpose of the glass trust to advance prices, as the movement is only following that of the foreign manufacturers, who are unable to supph' their own orders and are, in fact, leading the advance. A peculiar fact, not generally recognized, is that on account of the scarcity of glass blowers the factories cannot under any circum- stances turn out more than a certaia quantity of product, and the multiplica- tion of factories beyond that limit can make no impression on the situation other than to make the demand for blowers more clamorous and thus further encourage a demand for higher wages. Glass blowing differs from most mechanical pursuits in that it is an art handed down from father to son and cannot be acqui.ed by application and practice as other trades are learned. Inventors have been exercising their utmost ingenuity for years in trying to perfect a glass blowing machine, but, so far as sheet glass is concerned, without practical results, and the art requires the exercise of the reasoning faculties to such a degree that it is regarded as very doubtful if the glass blowers' monopoly will ever be endangered by any mechani- cal invention. Heating Greenhouses by Exhaust Steam from Factory. Ed. Am. Florist: — Can I heat my. greenhouses, containing 5,000 square, feet, by conveying steam from a factory about l,000feet distant, butalittle lower than the greenhouses, say eight or ten feet? If so, what size of pipe would be required to convey the steam, and how many runs and what size would be sufficient to maintain a temperature of 60° where the outside thermometer often falls to 35° below zero? How deep should the main pipe be placed in the ground? What would be a fair recompense to offer for the use of the exhau.st steam? Houses twenty feet wide. Martin. There will, of cnur.=e, be considerable loss of heat, but if the cost is not too great, and if a steady supply of steam can be secured, the houses can be heated without difficulty. While two and one- hall-inch pipes might suffice, the best results will be secured if three-inch pipes are used. For the pipes in the house about twenty lines of one and one-fourth inch pipes will be required, although, if the two inch overhead flow is used, eighteen pipes will answer. The main pipe should, if possible, be placed below the reach of frost, and a tile drain should" be placed a few inches deeper to carry off surplus water from the soil. To prevent the loss of heat from the main it is a good plan to use asbestos wrappings and to run the pipe through sewer tile with an interior diameter of at least two inches greater than that of the steam pipe after it has been wrapped. Care should be taken to support the pipe upon rollers placed at properintervals, andto provide for the expansion and contraction of the pipes. It is difficult to fix any figure for the cost of steam, but it would probably be well worth $200 per year. There will be considerable expense in laying the steam main, but if the expense was divided between the owners of the fac- tory and greenhouse, it would probably be a fair thing. L. R. Taft. j8gg. The American Florist. 1069 Greenhouse Heating. Ed. Am. Florist: — I would like some information about heating two green- houses 24x50, running north and south, even span. They will be in an exposed situation, but will be protected on the north side by a building running the full length. I wish to heat with hot water and to have an apparatus large enough to permit of extending the greenhouses when trade demands it. One house is intended lor carnations, the other for roses. A miscellaneous collection of plants will also be grown in one or the other house as the temperature best suits them. How many pipes and what size would be best? I do not think I want an overhead flow pipe, but would prefer to have all pipes under the benches. There will be three six-foot benches in each house. O. B. S. Fifteen two-inch pipes will answer for the rose house and twelve for the carna- tion house. They maybe equally divided between flows and returns, or one flow pipe can be used for three or four returns. For two greenhouses 2-1x50 feet, a ten horse-power boiler will be desirable, but if other houses are to be added a larger boiler can be put in nowj and it will prove quite economical in fuel consumed if the grate area is somewhat reduced. L. R. Taft. OBITUARY. GEORGE W. EARL. A prominent figure in the horticultural life of Philadelphia, Mr. Geo. W. Earl, for a long time one of the vice-presidents of the Pennsylvania Horticultural So- ciety, father of Howard W. Earl, manager for W. Atlee Burpee & Co., passed away this week at the ripe old age of 77. Only a few weeks ago he was at one of the society's meetings, taking a keen and sprightly interest in the proceedings and his hosts of friends vi-ill be grieved to know that they will see his pleasant countenance no more. One who was very close to Mr. Earl sends the follow- ing notes: Mr. Earl was bom in Burlington, N. J., January 6, 1822. He was the only living son of William and Sarah Earl, nee Wetherill. His fondness tor flowers dated from his early life and he had an oppor- tunity to indulge his taste in the gardens attached to his Burlington home. These gardens were known to almost everyone in the vicinity of Burlington. His love for nature in general \\-as deep and noth- thing gave him more pleasure than to interest others in floriculture. No one ever left his gardens without a bouqtiet of flowers. He never seemed to fancy any one flower more than another and it seemed as though he was as familiar with the wild flowers as with those cultivated. He took the greatest pleasure in planting a tree seed and watching patiently for years to see it bring forth its fruit if it was a fruit tree and in his diary always kept a record of such work. At sixteen he entered the drug house of his uncle, Geo. D. Wetherill, and after a few years he was admitted to the firm, of which he was a member until 1S89. He has not been in active business life since and his closing years were happily spent in pur- suit of his favorite pastime at his subur- ban home. He passed away as he had lived, quietly, and the close of his life was "Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him, and lies down to pleasant dreams." To the writer personally and to all with whom he came in contact in a hor- ticultural way Mr. Earl was a most charming man — full of good natured jokes and bubbling over with wit and wis- dom. His advent on the scene was ever as welcome as a sunbeam on a cloudy day. He was a mine of information on all kinds of flowers, fruits and vegetables in this latitude, and nothing gave him greater pleasure than to talk on such subjects. Our hearts are full of fond regret at los- ing this rare and genial soul and we look around us in vain among the younger generation for one to take his place as guide, philosopher and friend in everv- thing connected with horticulture. He was one who deeply realized the truth of Mr. EUwanger's lines: "There are treasures in the garden. Buried low and buried deep. Sui;h as buccaneer? and pirates Had not ever in their lv. (situations only) free to be used at any time dorlnK the year. SITUATION WANTED— By expeilecced eardener and florist: private place preferred. Address Cal., care American Florist. Chicago. SlTDATlON WANTEI)-By flrst-class grower of general stock: capable of taking charge. Address F H B. care American Ktorlst. Chicago. J H, cire Am. Florist, SlTDATlON WANTED— By an experienced rose grower for crimmerclal place; 14 years' experience; age oU. single. Address B. care American Florist SITUATION' WANTED— By a flrst-class all around afloret. (ierman, age 31, single: commercial or pri- vate. Address H. Schneiiieb. t!10 Chestnut St , Milwaukee. Wis SITUATION WANTED-In commercial or gentle- man's place: U> years' experience; age -A. German- single man. Address E. IloKS. cor. \'lne St. A Mass. Ave.. Arlington llelglits. Mass. SITUATION WANTED-ln large seed house, whnh sale department or office preferred, by marrle man. :v: years old. with 10 years' experlecca In see business. Address WILL EMEHSON. Waterloo. Neb. SlTDATlON WANTED— As working foreman In private or commercial place: single German, age 32. 16 years' experience In all brancbes. V Ir^t-clasa references. Address JOHX Hillenurand. care Ch. F. Baker. Utica. N. T. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener and florist; 2'3 years' experience In greenhouse, vegetable and landscape; 3 years reference as headgardener; flrst- class references; married, no children. Age 36. Ad- dress Box I'?.', Fultonvllle. N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— By practical florist, deco- rator and design worker: nave lo years' experi- ence, am married 31 years of age. Would like posi- tion as foreman or manager In commercial or private place Can furnish A I references. Address BBC. care American Florist. w ANTED-Agood W. L. Smith. Aurora. HI. W W ANTED— Two i?ood and fast potterB. at Vaughan's Greeshousks. Western SptlDgs, 111. ANTED— Capable Christian yonng man for gen- eral greenhoase and garden work W. J Olds. DuBoIs, Pa ANTED-FloriBt. single. German prtferred at once Wages, $15 with advancoment lor good men. Address ' P. B. Likbsch. Batavla. N. V W^ once. Must c WANTED— Gardener and florist, jirlvate greei house: ropes. carnal I"Dp. etc ; careol lawn.cov etc. Best references, required. Married man I. N. TuPLiFP. \^i Kuclid Ave.. Cleveland. O. _po po '-','i7 W. Jtirerson St F tOa SALE OR RENT-A well established florist boslneBB. Good Opporti'xitv. care Amercan Florist, Chicago. In city yf 2oWNHn New YorK state. \q address A N. ; American Florist. FOR SALE— Three greenhouses with dwelling house hot water heating: good retail business. Easy terms. Cause for selling. Ill health. Address II. LORENZ, cor. state and Marshall Ste., Mankato. Minn. FOR SALE -A set of Nicholson's Dlctlonar of Gar- deiing iT volumes) In good condition, has been left with UB for sale Price $10 cash. Vatghans Seed Store. >n4 and Si; Randolph St. Chicago. FOR SALE OR BENT— Twelve large greenhouses, 40.000 feet of glass: well stocked with plants; hot water and steam Located near Trenton. N. J. Will make terms very easy For particulars address B. C KrSER. Trenton. N J. rnn DCUT ^^'^^^ privilege to buv, in Salt run nLH l Lake city, Utah, the Kensiugton Greenhouses, consistins of 3 houses ISslOO. one house 20x45, heated with hot water, flowing weU. good pressure, no charge for water. Stock sold very cheap. Reason for selling, old age. Good place for cut flowers. Ground to raise 6000 carna- tions. Rent, $40 per i# • . a ■ month. Married Kensingtoii orGenhouses, man preferred. For particulars address Salt Lake City, Utah. 1070 The American Florist. April /, Indianapolis. EASTER ORDERS OF LONG STANDING AND INCREASING FREOLENCY. — THE SAME OLD STORY IN THE PLANT LINE.— NOTES. Orders for Easter were received by some florists as early as two weeks ago and have been increasing in number ever since; consequently a very heavy Easter business is anticipated by all florists. The general inclination is to hold on to stock rather than accept anything like an ordinary price. This causes many retailers to predict a great and disastrous glut in the market. After visiting the growers, however, this opinion cannot be sustained, for neither cut flowers nor blooming plants seem to be too plentiful for a good Easter trade. Roses and lilies are scarce, which will help to clear ofl^ bulbous stock and carnations, which are plentiful and, especially the latter, of very good quality. There are fewer good violets than two or three weeks ago. It is surprising how little has been invested in novelties in blooming plants. The same line of plants will be offered and not even Crimson Rambler in any number can be seen, let alone other good things of more recent introduction. One of the few new things, at least for Indian- apolis, is the Scotch heather exhibited by the Bertermann Floral Company. This is a beautiful but very expensive little plant. A swell Easter gift will be a fern- ery with Scotch heather in the center sur- rounded by lilies of the valley and ferns. Huntington & Page have opened a flower store in connection with their seed store on Market street. They will have a complete line of cut flowers and plants and also do design work. The Florists' Club will omit its exhibit at the April meeting as it is too soon after Easter. The legislature failed to make an appropriation for the Florists' Association. H. J. HUDY CUT FERNS $1.25. Fancy or Dagger. LAUREL and PRINCESS PINE ROPING, iiinia-iiKide, well put tot^rlhiT, 4c. per yard. SPHAGNUM MOSS. 50e. per barrel. tS" Cash with order or no attention i>aid. .VU orders by mail or dis- patch promptly attended to THOMAS COLLINS, llinsdale. Mass. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... Largest Grower^or.. Q^^ FlOWCrS Give us an order and we will please ) mi. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL, MO. Our Store, 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY, MO. ^g~LONG DISTANCE 'PHONE AT EITHER PLACE. HOLTON&HUNKELGO.li I "WHOLESALE % % FLORISTS. I \pO.Box103. MILWAUKEE, mi «, a. M ■«,§rS:-9-;g!§i§^f§rg:.g:^g;g-;&g.;g-:ggi6-:6;g.:e'» Gape Flowers Leaves Xo. 1 at $1 thelb.,101bs.$9. No. 2 at 70c. " " 86. niioAA I «Mii«n 16-20 in. 81.40 the 10 leaves. uveas Leaves 21-24 in.$1.70,33 36in.$2.65 UJUUd kUUIUU 25.28 in, J2.00, 37-40 in. S3.00 N:itui;il prepared. 39-32 in. J2.30,41-44in. $4.00 10 p. c. allowed (or prompt cash. Complete list ot Chi n;if.-nj.ries,i:inliniriv^, baskets, etc. Write to AUGUST ROLKER & SONS. 52 Dey St.. New York. Mention American Florlal. S. B. WINT[R, Commission Handler of High Grade Gut Flowers!! 21 Randolph St., CHICAQO. TO GROWERS: I find a ready sale for ROSES, CARNATIONS, VIOLETS and BULB STOCK. PRICE LIST. Roses. perdoz aeautlea, extra \onu. J.'*^" fi: 24-Inch... 3.50W 4 • 20 ■• 2 5U® 3 15 " 2.0O 12 '• 1.50 8 " 1.00 p>!rlOO Brides 1.^00(9$ 8 00 Bridesmaids . 4 00<« .S.OO Meteors 5.00® SIO Perles .i.OOCs s uo Carnations . 7, W & 4.00 fancy.. 5 Oil* 6 10 Lllyof the valley. 4 liu® 5.00 Adlantum 1 UO Common Kerns.. .25 Asparagus 50.00® 100.00 Violets 75® 1.00 Romans 800<« 400 PaperWhlte .SOO® 4.00 CallBS 12 60® 15.C0 Harrlsll 12 50® 15.00 Mliraonetto.. .. l.OO® 2.00 8mllax....J2 00<3$:j.00 perdoz. PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., Ltd., , „, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, Long Dis'ance >-• . o <. . « 'Phone 2157. Consignments iioliciteo. No. 705 Penn Aye., FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. wk.xe .on pk.ce .,st. •"-— PITTSBURG. PA. Wboifjaie power/lari^fe medium 20 00®aO 00 Brides, Bridesmaids B 00« 8.00 Meteors 8.00010.00 Perles 4.00® ti 00 Carnations 2.00® 3.00 fancy 4 00® 6.00 Violets 75 Lily of the valley 300 Tulips 3.00 DaflodllB 3 00® 4 00 Smllax 15.00 Adlantam 1.00 Oalax leaves .lo Common terns., .25 Hyacinths 2 00® 4.0O Narclsus 3.0O® 4.00 Harrlsll 16.00 Callas 10 00® 12.50 ST. Louis, March 30. Boaes, Beauties 4 00®50.W Brides, Bridesmaids, Meteors... 2.00®10.00 Perles 3.00® U.OO CamaUons 3.00® 5.00 Bmllai -'0.00 Adlantum 1.00 Aaparagus 40.00(860.00 71olete, California single " double Roman hyacinths. Von Stons. , Narcissus, Paper White .15 .40 3.00 3.00 16.00 20.00 Callas. Harrlsll Valley a.wi Tulips 3.00 Mii.WAirKXB, March 30. Eoaes, Beauties, long per doz. 4.00® 6 00 medium " " 3 OO® 4.00 short " ■• 1.00® 2 00 Brides. Bridesmaids 8 00®10.00 Perles 6 00® 8.00 Meteors 8.00®10.00 Kalaerlna 8 00®10.00 Camatlona, fancy 4.00a 7.00 good stock 2 00® 3 10 Lily of the Valley 4.00® 6.0O Bmllax 18.00 Adlantum 1 50 Asparagus 75.00 Violets 50® 1.00 Callas 15.00m 18 00 HarrlBll 15 00®IS.OO Dutch Hyacinths 4.00® 5.00 Daffodils 3.00® 4 00 Common Ferns .26 Tulips 2.00® 4.00 PITTSBURG. March 30. Boaes, Beautlee 12. 00® 50 00 Bridea, Bridesmaids S.00®12.00 Meteors 8.00®12.00 Kalaerlna 10.00®16.00 Nlphetos, Perlea 4,00® 6.00 Camatlona, short sterna 2.00® 3.00 long " 4.00® 6.00 Vloleta 75® 1.60 LUy of the valley 3 00® 4 00 Smllax 26.00® .■JO.OO Adlani-m 76® 1.00 Aaparagua 40.00® 60.00 Hyaclntha, Paper Wbltea 3.00® 4.00 Harrlall per dozen 1.60®2.40 Tulips .. 2.00® 4.00 Callas per dozen 1.26a2.00 We like to have you tell our advertisers that you read our paper. ROSES CARNATIONS. VALLEY FERNS GALAX and IVY LEAVES and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Headquarters IN V Western / Pci\i\bylvai\ia./ We get I daily new customers because we have the reputation that all orders are punctually filled. WM. F. KASTIN6&C0.VJ2?e^r'' Wholsale florists- 444 sixth ave. LONG IHSTANCE TELEPHONE 2**35. All kinds of Florists Supplies & Wire Designs on hand. B:^~ConstKnmentB of good stock solicited. Mention American Florist. UAROY GUT FERNS $J.00per JOOO. GALAX LEAVES, $1.00 per 1000; 5000, ;$4.00; 10,000, $7.50. LAUREL ROPING. PALM LEAVES. ETC., ETC. H. E. Hartford, 17 Chapman Place, - BOSTON, MASS. Please Mention the American Florist. i8gg. The American Florist. 1071 I ILLINOIS GUT FLOWER GO. I J. B. DEAMUD \ 51-53 WABASH AVE. \ CHICAGO <* ♦ *■ Per 100. fl. LIL. HARRISII....$io.oo@$i2.50 % CALLAS 10.00® 12.50 % NARCISSUS 3.00 % TULIPS 2.oo@ 4.00 PRICE LIST. PerDoz BEAUTIES, long }5.00(g)$6.n0 medium 3.50® 4.00 short 1.00(s> 3.00 BRIDES . . . per 100, $6.00(a$8.00. Per 100 BRIDESM.VIDS, METEORS . . . $6.0O(S$.8D0 PERLES. .=>.00(«. li.OO C.VRNATIONS, colored l.OOw 2.00 white 3.00 fancv 4.00lffs 6.00 DDTCH HYACINTHS 4.00 Gommission Florists 48 Wast 29lh St., NEW YORK. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. ] ROSES VIOLETS LILIES JULIUS LANG 53 WEST 30th STREII NEW YORK CARNATIONS Telephone 9J3-38. Mention the American Florist. The New York GUT Flower Go. 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. M. A. HART, Commission "'U" Gut Flowers, 44 WEST 29th STREET, NEW YORK OITY. THE BEST MARKET IN NE'W TOKK. 'Phone 1307 38th St. ford Bros... oc at Wholesale Florists III West 30th street, NEW YORK. Coniignmentt Solicited, Telephone, 260 38th SL Established 1891. Tel. 1615-38. G. E. BRADSHAW, uUl NOWClS COMMISSION 117 WEST 30th street. Consignments Solicited. NEW YORK. KELSEY'S SOUTHERN GfllflX LEAVES. BRILLIANT GREEN and BRONZE, Information of the introducer.... UIDI All D IfCI (CV IISOTremont Bldg., IIAnLAn r, hCLoCI, BOSTON, MASS. Prop'r Highlands Nursery, in No. Carolina. CAN FILL YOUR ORDERS FOR FINE B EAUTIES RIDESMAIDS RIDES ^^ CARNATIONS. Edw. C. Horan, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Write for Price list. 34 W. 29th St., NEW YORK. Please mention American Florist when writin;;. VIOLETS VALLEY ROMANS NARCISSUS POINSETTIA 1074 The American Florist. April /, The gEED TRaE>E. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. BVEHETT B. Clark, Pres.; Jos. A. Bolgiano. let Vlce-f^es. ; S. F. WILLARD, Wethersfleld, Conn., Sec'y and Treas. Chicago. — After visiting Milwaukee, R. W. Clucas, of the Clucas & Bodding- ton Co., left this city Sunday night on the B. & O. R. R. for the south-east. London, March 13. — There is to-day no quotable alteration in either alsike, white or trefoil; and perennial and Italian rye grasses find buyers at last week's currencies. More attention is being given to spring and winter tares, and rye is inquired for. Thereis an improved sale of haricot beans, whilst California butter beans exhibit a substantial ad- vance.— Mark Lane Express. The Government Seed Proposals. The following circulars are issued from Washington, D. C, by the Secretary of Agriculture, dated March 2.", 1S99. Evidently the Department is giving some heed to the necessity of submitting these lists. Though the lists are now sub- mitted for the first time in season, there is still much opportunity for improve- ment in the varieties required: PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLYING SEEDS, ETC. In accordance with the appropriation act ap- proved March 1, 1899, which authorizes the pur- chase and distribution of valuable seeds, etc., during the fiscal year ending .June 30, 1900, the Department is now prepared to receive from responsible dealers in and trrowers of seeds pro- posals for supplying field, flower and vegetable seeds, in such quantities and varieties as are named in the list herewith accompanying. All such dealers and growers of seeds are invited to submit their proposals, or bids, fur supplying the list herewith inclosed under the following terms and conditions, viz. ; The seeds, together with all material necessary to make thera ready for distribution, and all labor connected therewith, the necessary piinting on seed packets relative to variety, culture, etc., also the place of conducting and carrying on the work of the distribution are all to be at tile expense of the contractor. In other words, the seeds are to be furnished all ready for mailing in packages of five or more packets each, as may be required, each package to show the kind of seed contained therein, and delivered in United States mail sacks at the nearest post-office, or to the mail carriers of the Senate and House of Representatives. The paper to be used for packeting the seeds Earned in accompanying list must be equal in quality and strength lb manila weighing 50 pounds to the ream, size 24 by 36 inches, excepting the beans, sweet corn and peas, for each of which TQpe manila paper must be used, of sufficient strength to fully insure the same against breakage -while in transit through the mails; also the pack- ets of Kentucky Blue Grass named in the list must each be inclosed inoutside wrapper toinsure its safety against breakage or leakage while being h&ndled or in transit. Furthermore, it is the intention to liave all the work of putting ui> the seeds and the distribution thereof done in the city of Washington, D. C, and the contractor will be required to furnish a safe and convenient build- ing for carrying on the work in accordance therewith. The inclosed list on germination and purity of seeds will show tlie standard of each required. All bids must be addressed to the Secretary of Agriculture and be received at the Department not later than the 20th day of April, 1899. STANDARDS FOR SEEDS FOR THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUKE The vegeiable. field and flowtr s eds must be true to name as to kiLd and varitty; must be and iujui' Ih. eggs up ; the standaids of puruy in the tabic below. ; seed nlu^l be irue to nam Dm smut, bunt, ergot. and nd germmat; The lawn practically fi or their eggs or larvae, the .s. eos of doddi (Cuscula spp. t, wild muslard (Brassica spp ), ■wild flax) Camelina spp.). Ru'sian thistle (Sal sola tragus), l.anada thistle (Carduus arvensis). cockle (Agrosttrama githago), che s (Bromus secaliuus), quack grass (Agrop'on repens), penny crtss (Tnlasv i arvtnse), wild oat (Avtna fatua) bristly ox-lonicue ( Picris echioide>j, bindwefd iConvolulas aivtnsis), and bitter we< d ':-,,..ciiiuni teuu.ic....:: ' and the bulblets of wild onion (Allium vineale). j* - ust uot contiiu more than one per cent of other w.;ed seeds, and mu«t come up to the percentages of purity and germination given in the table below. PERCENTAGES OF PURtTV A.*;D GERMINATtON. KIND OF SEED. Beans Beet ... .... Blue grass, Kentucky. . Corn, sweet Cotton Cucumber Lettuce Melon, musk Melon, water tion. Per cent. 90-95 140-150t 45-60 85-90 85-90 85-90 85-90 85-90 80-85 75-80 Peas 99 90-95 Radish 99 90-95 Tobacco. 98 75-80 ♦Impurity allowed refers to inert ma'ter and one per cent (only) if weed seeds other than those practically prohibited, as above noted. tliach beet fruit, or "ball " is likely to contain from 2 to 7 seeds. One hundred balls should yield 150 sprouts. LIST OF SEEDS FOR FURNISHING WHICH PROPOSALS ARE ASKED. VEGETABLE SEEDS. Packets to BEET: pound. 4,500 pounds Egyptian 64 4,500 pounds Eclipse . M 4,500 pounds Bastian's Red Turnip ... 64 4,500 pounds Dewing's Blood Turnip . .j 64 4,000 pounds Early Edmand 64 4,000 pounds Long Dark Blood 61 Total packets 1,664,000 cucumber: 2,500 pounds Long Green 80 2,500 pounds White Spine. . 80 2,500 pounds Eaily Green Prolific bO 2,60U pounds Early Frame 80 Total packets 800,000 LETTUCE. 128 4,000 pounds White Summer Cabbage 4,0(0 pounds Hanson ii:» 4,000 pounds B. S. Simpson 12rt 3,5l0 pounds Salamander, 128 3,500 pounds Early Prize Head 128 Total packets 2,432,000 MELON (Musk). 2,200 pounds Hackensack 80 2,200 pounds Osage . . 80 2,200 pounds Banquet 80 2,200 pounds Emerald Gem bO 2,200 pounds Netted Gem (oblong) ... 80 Total packets 880,000 MELON (water). 2,200 pounds Boss 80 2,200 pounds Mountain Sweet 80 2,200 pounds Florida Favorite 80 2,2' 0 pounds Round Light Icing 8J 2,200 pounds Seminole 80 Total packets t80,000 ONION. 5,200 pounds Large Red Wetheisfield . . 96 5,200 pounds Yellow Globe Danve s . . . t6 5,200 pounds Extra Early Flat Red ... 96 5,200 pounds Prize Taker 96 5,200 pounds Yellow Danvers 96 Total packets 2,496,010 7,800 pounds Early Scailet Turnip . 7.800 pounds Early Dark Red . . . 7,800 pounds Improved Chartier . . 7,800 pounds Long White Vienna . 7,800 pounds French Breakfast Total packets . . . . 64 Packets to BEAN. bushel. 750 bushels Extra Early Refugee(1000 to 1 ) 160 750 bushels Early Red Valentine .... 160 750 bushels Improved Golden Wax ... 160 750 bushels Kidney Wax 160 Total packets 480.000 PEA. 750 bushels American Wonder 160 7.50 bushels Horsford's Market Garden. . 160 7.50 bushels Abundance . . 160 750 bushels Pride of the Market . ... 160 Total packets 480,000 SWEET CORN. 600 bushels Early Cory 160 600 bushels Early Minnesota 160 600 bushels Stowell's Evergreen 160 600 bushels Crosby's Earlv 160 COO bushels Country Gentleman 160 Total packets 480,000 Total number of packets of all vege- table seeds 13,088,OCO FIELD AND LAWN GRASS SEEDS. Packets to TOBACCO. pound. 60 pounds White Burley 304 60 pounds Ohio Seed Leaf 301 (iO pounds Tennessee Red 304 60 pounds Ziramer's Spanish 304 60 pounds Yellow Pryor 304 Total packets . 9I.20O Quarts (in cloth COTTON. bags I to bushel. 145 bushels Peterkin 32 145 bushels Hawkins' Prolific. . . 32 145 bushels Drake's Cluster .... 32 ]4i bushels Jones' Improved . . 32 145 bushels Texas Storm Proof . . 32 Total quarts 23,200 GRASS FOR LAWNS. 18.U0O pounds Kentucky Blue, fancy, put up in one-halfpound papers, each to be inclosed in outside heavy wrapper. Total packets 36.000 ° "52 . o* FLOWER SEEDS. •o'S v°S Sm Alyssum , sweet )0o 500 f 0 OOO Balsam, double flowering 62'4 800 50,000 Aster, choice double varietiep, mixed colors . . .... 100 800 50,000 Candytuft, white, sweet .100 500 50,000 Canna, mixed, large flowering type 390 128 49 920 Dianthus double, mixed, China 50 l,00t) 50,000 Gaillardia, mixed colors .... 625i 800 50,000 Larkspur (Delphinium) mixed colors ... 100 500 50,000 Linum grandiflorum, Rubmm 125 400 60,000 Marigold, mixed colors .... 83K 600 50.100 Mignonette, plain 83'. 600 50,100 Nasturtium, dwf, mixed colors 250 200 50,000 Pansy, German, mixed colors . .50 1,000 50,000 Petunia, fine mixed colors, hybrid blotched and striped . 42 1,200 60,400 Phlox Drummondii grandiflora 100 500 50,000 Portulaca, single, mixed colors 60 1,000 50,000 Stocks, double dwarf German, ten weeks . . 50 1,000 50.000 Sweet Peas, mixed colors . . 782 64 50,048 Sweet William, mixed colors. . 100 500 50,000 Zinnia, double, mixed colors . 100 500 50,000 Total pounds and packets . 2.781 1,000,568 The seeds named in the above list (flower) are to b* American grown as fai I V^^' ^1 1 talk ^^^ m \ *^^^__ _t. .1-1.11 talk would never have built up llii _ ^ immense Iron Age business. It's the work that's behind the machines and the excellent work they do in the field and garden that sells them in increasing numbers every year. Our success is built ou work — not talk. See an Iron Age machine at work and it will talk tor itself. It does the best work in the least time. The latest Iron Age Implements ...^ ,.^.„.ibed in the handsome Iron Age Book for Ihllll wi: we send free. The Iron Akc Hill and Drill Seeder lias wheel 16 Inches high with ti tv\o-inch tread. Oiieniug plow is olOK-proof. instantly adjustable in depth, I be hopper holds 4 quarts and is close to the ffroimd, iriiikingaccuratespaclnE possible. Can be changed liislaiitlv from a row drill to a hill dropper. rateiittd cam index regulates flow of seed. For jijirticiilarfl address BATEMAN MFG. CO., Ba> 184Gfenloch, N. J. i8gg. The American Florist. 1075 ^entime^^ ^entim^ EXTRA SIZED White Roman Hyacintlis. 13 to IS otiaxs. IN CASE LOTS (150O BULBS), PER 1O0O ONLY $15 00. For order now. F. 0. B. cars New York City or Chicago, a full line of all Imported and Dormant Plants at proportionate rates. Four Reasons why it will be to your advantage to place your fall bulb order with us: THIRD. It is undoubtedly an advantage to place the entire responsibility for your import stock upon one firm. By com- bining your entire order with us we accept responsibility FIRST. We will make you first early shipment of all kinds of forcing bulbs which are required for Thanksgiving and Holiday forcing. By doing this, you save about two weeks of im- portant time over general orders placed in France and Holland. SECOND. If any of the bulbs or cases of bulbs prove inferior on arrival we can replace them with satisfactory stock within five days, at original prices. Rejected stock from Europe cannot be replaced under six weeks, or must be re-purchased here at advanced prices and a delay in planting. CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph Street. VflUGHflN'S SEED STORE, for delivery of all the stock at the right time, and of the best grades that can be furnished. Knowing that you depend on us wholly for such supplies, we do our best to give you satisfactory results. FOURTH. We will guarantee that the total cost of your im- ported stock if bought through us, will be as low as if placed separately with si.x different houses. New York: 14 Barclay Street. m mmmmmmmmm^i i^^mmm^^^^^ isiossr The American Florist Co/s I DIRECTORY I „..POR 1899,,.. Of Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by States and Post Offices, and all names Alphabetically. Fully revised to date, with nearly J 500 NEW NAMES. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ PRICE : Two Dollars; in flexible leather binding. Three Dollars. American Florist Co. 324 DEARBORN STREET, .-.--- CHICAGO, ILL, U. 5. A. i^^[^^^[3^^^^^[S^^^ljS^^l^[S^^l^liS^^^lS^iS^^L 1076 The American Florist. April /. The (Nursery T^heib. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Kansas proposes to have a law for the «radication of pernicious insects. Wm. C. Barry believes there will be the txsual crop of fruit despite the severely cold winter. H. W. Hinds has purchased the John Allen property, Parker, S. D., and is put- ting in nursery stock. Ddndee, III.— D. Hill has bought the Elgin Nurseries, at Elgin, at a price reported as $4,000. Clinton, Mass.— E. W. Breed has been reappointed to the position of superin- tendent of Central Park. New London, Conn.— T. E. Burroughs will remove his nursery office on April 1 to Long & Co.'s new building. The Hicks grape, winner of a silver medal at the Omaha exposition, is meet- ing with rapidly increasing favor. The Chase Nursery Company is plant- ing an apple orchard of fiftj- acres, 6,000 trees, in the mountains about San Ber- nardino, Cal. Woodstock, Vt.— Geo. H. Mass, who has 10,000 feet of glass, has offered the state fair officials $150 for premiums for vegetables raised from his seeds. Lynn, Mass.— John Woodbury, secre- tary of the Metropolitan Park Commis- sion, gave an interesting talk on the park system before the Lynn Board of Trade on Tuesday evening, March 7. There is already agitation over the matter of programme and arrangements for the twenty-fourth annual convention of the American Association of Nursery- men to be held in Chicago June 6 and 7. Kansas Citv, Mo.— A shipment of fifty- eight pounds of seed and 2,500 seedlings of ornamental trees and shrubs has arrived from Sequatchie, Ga., to be planted in the nursery to be established at Swope Park. Springfield, Mass.— The Gale Floral Company has been sold to the Charles R. Miller Company. Mr. Millerwasrecently a member of the Chappel-Miller Company and Mr. Gale, who retires to devote his whole time to his duties as city forester, has been in business for twenty years. ROSES. FIELD-GROWN. 2-YEAR-OLD. Pittsburg. florists busy booking EASTER ORDERS. — PRICES REASONABLE.— JULIUS LUDWIG beco.mes HIS brother's partner. The trade for the past week has been remarkably quiet, but every florist has been busy booking orders for Easter and the amount of busmess will be very much greater than that of recent years. From the present outlook there will be quite a shortage of lilies and carnations. Of other stock it is thought there will be an abundance and prices generally will not be nearly so high as was anticipated a short time since. ;. On April 3 Julius Ludwig will become a partner in the business of his brother in the Allegheny Market, under the firm name of Gustave & Julius Ludwig. They will do a general florists' business. Julius Ludwig has been his brother's right hand man for several years and is thoroughh' conversant with all branches •of the trade. Kegia. Stock is in the very best condition, with eood, fibrous roots. American Beauty, own roots 1 La France, " Hermosa, " per 100, $13.00 Gen. Jacqueminot, " Magna Charta, " ) Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, budded 1 , „ „ ^.^^ ^r^ Mme. Caroline Testout, " Jper 100, $15.00 Crimson Rambler, extra heavy, 3-year-old per doz. $3.00; per 100, $20.00 Yellow, White and Pink Ramblers, 2-year-old per 100, $15.00 BUDDED ROSES. V" lOO, lu.oo; per looo, $ioo.oo. Duchess of Albany Capt. Christy Gloire Lyonnaise La France Coquette des Alps Souv. de la Malmaison Boule de Neige Gen. Washington John Hopper Mme. G. Luizet Marshall P. Wilder Prince Camille de Rohan Baroness Rothschild Gen. Jacqueminot Anna de Diesbach Magna Charta Large Stock of CLEMATIS, AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI ETC., ETC. Send us your list to price. '^Te'^yI;"^''- VAUGHAN'S seed store, «**«%'',5rS'it^"o"''"^ Greenhouses: WESTERN SPRINGS. ILL. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS. Paul Neyron American Beauty Fisher Holmes Baron Bonstettin Mabel Morrison Mme. Chas. Wood Mrs. John Laing Ulrich Brunner HYDRANGEAS P. G., P/EONIES. >TplS an advantage to get everything * from one place. But few useful perennials, new or old, not in our collection. Collection too large to give particulars here. Write THOMAS COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA. QYPSOPHILA PANICULATA, PLATYCODON GRANDIFLORUH, STOKESIA CYANEA. BARGAINS to make room. Send for quotations. MEEHAN & SONS, Dept. H, GERnANTOWN, PHILA., PA. MOON S TREES GROW. iS»ooo Oaks, 3 to 8 feet, Assorted Varieties, finely rooted, loo.ooo Maples, 8 to 16 feet. Sugar, Norway, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, straight and fine; special quotations. Beach, European and Pur- ple-leaved Birch, cut leaved Weeping White and Yellow Elms, Ash, Lindens, Horse Chestnuts, Mag- nolias and Willows; in fact an immense stock of choice Deciduous Trees. Send list of your wants for estimate or call and see our stock. Trade Lists, also 40-page Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue free on application. Only 60 miles from Kew York City; only 30 miles from Philadelphia. THE Wm. H. RMOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. F. &F. NURSERIES^ Wholesale Growers, TREES & PLANTS in Full Assortment. TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. SPRINGFIELD. EW JERSEY. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. P>EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. The Reading Nnreery, RKADING, BIA88. KRTABT.TSHKTl IRiii. ViburnufflTomentosuffl A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSspecWty Price ilat and descriptive catalogue on application. REA BROTHERS, Norwood, Mass. Red, white and double- fln Altheas. lar^'e bushes, « to 8 ft. high. S3.00 per dozen. .\lso smaller si/.<-s. Send for price list of lar^'e collectiou of SHRUB- BLRY and ORNAMINTAL 1RUS, EVLRGRILNS, Etc. SAMUEL C. MOON. MORRISVILLE, Bucks Co., PA. CLEMATIS. Large llowerint;, eitht^r dormiint or t,'rowin[me. Plantier, $35.00 per M. Marechal Niel. No. 1, $75.00 per M. Yellow Rambler, No. 1, $50.00 per M. Same varieties, one size smaller, at special prices. g^^^List of varieties on ap['licfttion. ADDKE89 "^ , F. HEIK[£S, Maoagef, 1308-1310 Unity Building. - CHICAGO. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦ j ELECTROS... 4 j X For Catalogue Purposes. 1 ^ \X/^'' ^^^^ ^ large assortment of ^ A ''* strictly high- class halftones of ^ 2 which wo can supply electros suitable X 2 for catalogue illustration. If you ueed 2 2 anything in this way, state your re- 2 2 qulrements and we will submit proofs 2 2 of the illustrations in stock 2 ▼ Price for cash aniy 15 cents per square inch, y ♦ THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., X ♦ 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. J ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦X Successful growers become successful sellers when they advertise in the Ameri- can Florist. iSgg. The American Florist. 1077 S250.00 Realized From S2.50 from one pound of VAN NAMEN'S EXCEL5IOR CABBAGE SEED, late, large, round, solid, white heads, sent postpaid— VAN NAMENS EXCELSIOR EARLIEST WHITE CABBAQE, VAN NAMEN'S EXCELSIOR MAMMOTH CAULIFLOWER, \a cket, 15cts. ; oui ce, 35 cts.; M lb., $1.00. . .iOrts.; Xi lb., $1.;S. C. H. Joosten, l.rA3?l'a''„d°lEl"D'-s'*' 193 Greenwich St., New York. ESTABLISHED 1802 S SEEDS C0C0SWEDDELIANA:L'/oE8 LATANIA BORBONICA'p'e^t'b'^ ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, At S6 per lOOO seeds. ■ I At 83 per pound. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK VanZanten Brothers Wholesale Bulb Growers, HILLEGOM, HOLLAND, Sell high-grade forcing bulbs at moderate prices. Ask for price list to Messrs. J. W. ilampton, Jr. & Co., 41 Broadway, New York, (N. Y.), to whom also all correspond- ence should be directed until May 20th. WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR Wr. Georg Egger, of Jaffa, (Palestine), for Black Dallas, Iris, etc. Mr. Gustav A. Schuiz, of Berlin, (Germany), for best, first-class Lily of the Valley. ■ Our Mr. G. V. VAN 2ANTEN. Jr. and Mr. L. G. COLYN ■are on their annual trip visitinir the many friends and custom rs of our firm and of Messrs. Vander Horst .t Dames, whose siieeessors we are. CYCLAMEN GROWERS do not forget that L. P. DeLANGHE-VERVAENE, Nursery men 150 Rue de Constantinople. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, isn [ BAIBEB OP Cyclamen Papilio. The most beautiful strain in the world. Price: 100 seeds, $3; 500 .seeds, $12; 1000 seeds, $20. To be delivered as soon as harvested, from beginning nlJul.v. SBcr'i Ai TiB«- Cyclamen, Orctiids, Cocos «PbCiAi.Tita. weodeiiana, Bromelias. CANNAS ^.-LVEist ^/T/^T ■RT'C strong 3!4-in. plants, very V iv-Zl-JJ. 1 O, flue. Impenal, $1.50 per doz. liuxonne and Princess of Wales, ^.00 per lOO. California, Campbell. Ad. Avellan, Marie Louise, Sohoenbrun, $4.00 per 100. The Conard & Jones Co. WEST QROVE, PA. ■^k^^^^^p^^^^^ktf^Mtf^^^f^'^^^^M^^k^^k^^^^^k^k^^^^ BflRNflflRT & SON. Vogelenzang, Holland, LARGEST GROWERS OF DAFFODILS Grow over TWO MILLION DOUBLE VOH SION only Book orders now for August Delivery. PER 1000 DOUBLE VON SION, largest top roots, double crowns |10.00 " " " Extra fine, double crowns 8 00 " " " Extra fine, well shaped, single crowns, 1st size 7.00 " " " " 2nd size 6 00 " " " " " 3rd size 5.00 NARCISSUS BULBOCODIUM CITRINUM (Hoop Petticoat) 12 00 PALLIDUS PR/tCOX, extra selected 10.00 collected bulbs, extra fine 6.00 POETICUS ORNATUS, strong bulbs 6.00 " " " medium bulbs S.OO SINGLE SWEET-SCENTED JONQUILS, extra fine i 60 Large Growers of HYACINTHS, TULIPS, CROCUS, SPANISH IRIS, etc. Ifc-iV'For general orders please send list of requirements for Special quotation F. 0. B. Rotterdam or Amsterdam. Write direct, B. & S. have no agents Of travelers. CABLE ADDRESS, BARNAART-VOGELENZANG. Please Mention American Florist. Australian Flowers, Australia has Iodr been noted for the rare beauty and fraKrance of Its wild llowers. The 25 varieties below are chosen from amont; the very choicest, special regard belnj; had to their fitness for pot culture. With each collection a cirefally prepared pamphlet on "The Cultivation of Australian Plants" Is presented. These are all perennials. They are hardy out-doors wherever the Orange and Eucalyptus flourishes. The 25 packets for f2.50. or 12 cents separately, post free. These aie all fresh seed of this season's collecting. Many of them are dellclouBly scented and some are climbers. Acacia Baileyana Crowea salignus Kenuedya di^itata Uaviesia corymbosa Leptospermum lauigerum Doryanthes Palmeri Logania ovata Eucalyptus citriodora Lotus Australis Eucalyptus acifolia / Telopea speoiocissima (this is '^c per pkt.) j' Tetratheca ericirdia Hakea rostrata Thryptomene MitcheUlana Hibiscus Wrayi Viminaria denudata Hovea elliptica NOVELTIES NEVER BEFORE OFFERED. Acacia montana Acacia verticillata Anigozantbos pulcherrimu Hillardiera lougiflora Uoronia megastigma Horonia serrulata Callistemon speciosum Clianthus Dampieri Erythrina vespertilio— Lively foliage and llowers. Livistonia Mariae— A tirand and rare new palm. Both from the centre of Australia— 40 cts. per pkt. A printed descriptive Price List of Australian seeds In large variety, both ornamental and economic, free on application to Money payable by draft or money order. THERE ARE BUYERS Kor all kinds of good stock; advertised in 1078 The American Florist. April /, Our pasTiMEs. n Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and cycling readers are solicited and will b« given place ih this column. Address all correspondence for this department to VVm, J. Stewart, 67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass,; Bobt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. High Scores at Denver. Bowlers at the Colorado metropolis compiled the following excellent record on the night of Wednesday, March 22: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. \\\ Robert Kurth 207 139 140 1152 Charles Meyer 149 183 149 liiO JohnBerrv . . . 149 184 133 l.=i5 Gilbert Scott 143 119 155 1.S9 John Ferris 131 137 134 134 Charle.s Franz 126 117 146 129 At the Twin Cities. The Twin City bowlers made the fol- lowing score March 28: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th 5th. Av. Nagel 128 128 168 154 153 146 Swahn 156 166 149 105 144 G.Will 145 134 139 Hartman 134 134 132 121 168 135 O.Will 136 97 142 141 129 Hoppe 82 152 89 128 112 Monson 95 146 107 115 98 109 Lynes 67 101 86 78 83 Felix. Big Score at St. Louis. J. J. Beneke won the lead in this week's bowling contest by a game in which he made the exceptionally high score of 225. Following is the record of the evening: , Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. 5th. Av. J.J. Beneke 131 152 116 225 136 1.52 C. A. Kuehn 158 153 121 165 128 145 C. C. Sanders 156 138 154 181 142 J. W. Kuntz 147 168 122 134 135 141 p. Flnlayson . .. 117 139 140 137 135 135 John Young 112 116 150 137 138 P. C. Weber 105 103 145 133 112 119 R. F. T. New York Pastimes. Monday evening, March 27, came too close to Easter to get a good attendance at the bowling alleys. The coming match with Flatbush, which is set for April 6, must have been on the minds of the half dozen members who attended for they went at it in a persistent and business like fashion and practiced with such seriousness that it is evident the Flat- bush team is not going to be allowed to have a walk-over. Following are the scores: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. 5th. Av. 9 Mara 105 195 149 157 175 156 J. Manda 129 144 181 140 149 Burns 140 130 150 151 134 141 Leuly 142 144 Hg ]^>3 145 140 Hafner 128 145 116 128 135 130 Traendly 149 91 131 137 127 End of the Medal Contest. The last meeting of the Chicago bowl- ers saw the finish of the medal contest, a veritable walk away for George Asmus, whose average for the series of twenty- four games was 153 and whose high game was 19G. His closest competitor in the grand average was J. S. Wilson, who was thirteen points behind, and P. J. Hauswirth was second in the competi- tion for the best game medal, having rolled 18-t. The following is the record of the final evening's play: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. Geo. Asmus 195 173 150 i;l6 164 P. Hauswirth 133 111 163 170 144 E. F. Winterson 143 143 Jno. Degnan 124 143 123 177 142 Ales. Henderson 152 107 112 163 i;i4 G.L.Grant 115 154 126 132 W. Kreitling Ill 120 98 139 117 The Score at Omaha. The bowleis just beyond the Missouri made the following record last Monday evening, March 27: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. ,Vv. Hhss 141 155 170 171 1.59 Swoboda 1.56 162 132 182 158 Paulson 133 169 157 168 1.57 Hadkinson . .* 175 148 146 144 163 Henderson 142 154 149 1.55 150 Zimmer 135 146 163 149 148 Floth 139 145 180 112 144 Grippe. The Score at Buffalo. Following are the averages the Buffalo bowlers made March 24-. They will take a rest until after the Easter rush. Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. McClure 193 166 147 154 166 Kasting 169 136 153 Adams 142 126 174 147 D. J. Scott 158 161 146 120 146 A. J. Scott 124 147 112 197 145 W.Scott 130 1.52 159 116 139 Braik 134 112 142 94 121 Kumpf 139 104 103 109 114 Eeichert 107 109 120 102 110 Grever 89 106 134 106 109 Nolan 100 100 MoConnel 76 107 105 96 Buddenborg 86 92 87 91 89 W. A. Bowling at Cleveland. Henry Kunz won the badge for best average for March, making 14-8. On April fi our boys will visit Elyria to try and retrieve our recent defeat. James Eadie won the high score badge March 27. Here is the record: Name. 1st. 2d. 3il. Av. J. Eadie 147 175 148 153 C. Graham 161 131 140 144 S. N. Pentecost 138 119 157 l.?8 E. H. Cushman 163 118 136 H. Kunz 151 124 124 133 A. Stephan 125 140 133 J. C. Stanley 132 130 126 129 J. Wilson 122 130 126 A. Graham 109 99 182 123 H. Hart 97 125 141 121 G. Gray 107 104 137 116 B. Hart 114 99 106 A. Hart 97 100 99 C. Wilson 88 68 T8 A. Baltimore. CARNATION SHOW STILL THE PRINCIPAL TOPIC OF CONVERSATION. — DORNER's FINE BLOOMS WERE TOO LATE. — TALK OF A FALL SHOW. — A HANDSOME WIN- DOW DECORATION. The carnation show continues to be the chief topic of conversation among "the boys," with the prospective chrys- anthemum show a strong second. An error in my report of the carnation show made it appear that the ten-dollar premium was offered by W. J. Halliday, whereas it was really oflered by Messrs. Halliday Bros., whose collection of blooms was greatly admired, particu- larly their red sport from Tidal Wave. It was really due to the exertions and suggestions of a member of this firm, Robt. Halliday, that the show was held at all; he having attended the Philadel- phia show, was filled with enthusiasm of a very contagious nature, so all hands did their best, and the result was not only a surprise but a brilliant success, many thinking it better than the Phila- delphia exhibition. The committee was filled with regret that the exhibit of Fred Dorner & Sons Co. did not arrive until the morning after the show. The G. H. Crane flowers sent were in prime condition and every bloom perfect. At the last club meeting Mr. Chas. Wagner had a vase of his seedlings, one of which was given sixty-five points by the committee of carnation experts appointed to examine them. The Ways and Means committee reported a very satisfactory guarantee fund for the chrys- anthemum show, and the greater part of the time of the meeting was spent in dis- cussing the merits of different available places for holding the exhibition, the majority appearing to favor the Music Hall. The attendance was very limited. The usual amount of uncertainty and excitement abnut Easterseems to prevail among growers and buyers. Prices and demand are both good and, barring very unseasonable weather, there will be an ample supply of everything but Harrisii and smilax. The only completed window decora- tion at this writing isthatof Sam'l Feast & Sons, whose large windows are car- peted with selaginella, and draped with asparagus. Through the asparagus at irregular heights are suspended by fine wires hand painted satin Easter eggs, made to open and used as violet boxes. The back corners are massed to the ceil- ing with rhododendrons, azaleas and ericas. A couple of hamper baskets, one filled with Primula obconica grandiflora and the other with Erica persoluta alba, with fine plants of Erica persoluta rosea placed here and there on the selaginella carpet complete a very beautiful decora- tion. Mack. Minneapolis. NEWSPAPER STORIES OF THE WAY BUCKEN- DORF, THE VETERAN, QUIT BUSINESS. — A YOUNG LADY WHO IS A GOOD GROWER. A unique narrative is going the rounds as to the unusual method pursued by Wm. F. Buckendorf when he determined to retire from business. It is related that he called upon all of those for whom he was boarding plants to remove the same and that when nothing but his own stock remained he turned the key in the door and went home. Frost soon did the rest. At any rate Mr. Buckendorf is now quite seriously ill at his home, 1330 Fifth avenue, south, and the stock in his greenhouses, corner of Fourth avenue, south, and Seventeenth street, is a total loss. He had 4000 feet of glass and had conducted the business successfuUj- for fifteen years. Miss Echo Simmons is the latest addi- tion to the ranks of commercial florists. She has a greenhouse forty feet long and at first never thought of selling her flow- ers but last year she disposed of 1800 narcissi to local retailers and now has 900 pansy plants blooming for Easter. Miss Simmons has a fondness for sweet peas and has planted 8000 seeds indoors, meaning to place them outside as soon as spring will permit. Business has been good in Minneapolis this winter, despite the cold, which greatly increased expenses. The dealers who handle mailorders report the spring backward and the growers complain of a lack of Easter lilies, but the retailers are enjoying a th'-iving trade, even if the legislature did decline to prohibit the sale of flowers bv the state institutions. Hartford, Conn. — The Connecticut Horticultural Society has issued its pre- mium list for its exhibition in June. It specifies thirteen classes in roses and cer- tain garden flowers, two in strawberries, ten in vegetables, three in wild flowers, six in named amateur classes, eighteen in special amateur classes and a variety of special prizes. In July the society will give an exhibition in which sweet peas, miscellaneous cut flowers, foliage plants, vegetables and fruits will be prominent. There will also be exhibitions in Septem- ber and November. i8gg. The American Florist. 1079 Ciacinnati. EASTER TRADE VERY GOOD.— LILIES MUCH SOUGHT AFTER. — HOLLANDERS IX TOWN. — THE LAWSON COMING. — TALK OF A TRUST. Business the past week has been good all around, but the prevailing weather conditions hardly hasten Harrisii which are sought after at every place. Roses have been scarce this week while carna- tions were in good demand and fair sup- ply. Bulbous stock and violets were plentilul. Our Holland friends have arrived and it seems that they compre- hend English much better than in previous years. Among those whom I came in contact with were: H. P. Hugen- holts, representing K. J. Kuyk; C. Verou- well, representing C. J. Speelman; and Herman Baartman, who would do well as a Chicago drummer. I am told that we will have on exhibi- tion at our April meeting the celebrated Lawson carnation, which ought to create a sensation among Cincinnati's population. And now there is newspaper talk of a cut flower trust but W. A. McFaddea and other growers whose names are con- nected with the scheme deny all knowl- edge of the matter. H. SCHWARZ. TiTUSViLLE, Pa. — Thomas Murdock has purchased the property occupied by him, greenhouse and residence, from C. E. Stafford, of Buffalo. W. Bay has made his annual distribution of 1000 chrysan- themum plants to the school children, preparatory to the fall show. HAERENS BROS. One of the Leading Norticultural Establishments in Belgium of products for American market. OvtT tifiy hir-j.- L'r.'.'iilj,.u-.-s and lAten- li.r tlie Am.Ticali tra.l.-: INDIAN AZALEAS, PALMS, ARAUCARIAS BAYS, FICUSES, RHODODENDRONS, HARDY GHENT AND MOLLIS AZA- LEAS, SPIRiEAS, TUBEROUS- ROOTED BEGONIAS, GLOX- INIAS, ERICAS, BORON- lAS, ETC., ETC. Ask for our price li~t mu New Aza eas and perfect Kentias Forsteriana and Be moreana, 5 to 7 feet lii^h and uj.wards. REPRESENTATIVE IN ASEEKICA TILL MAY 1ST, AUGUST HAERENS. care of Henry Bischof) Co,. Park Row. NEW YORK CITY. Bankers. Special Offer Japan Bulbs 12 100 Lilium Auratum, 7.\9 $ .60 $3,5() 9x11 7,T ,T,50 monster 1.35 8.00 Rubruni, 6x8 40 2,60 8x9 60 3.00 9x11 65 5.00 monster 1.00 7.00 Album, 7x9 6,1 5 00 9x11 80 6.00 11x12 1.25 8.00 Melpomene, 7x9 40 3,00 9x10 65 5.0O Dozens amounting to 50 at 100 prices. Send for our New List of Spring and Summer Bulbs, Roses, Clematis, etc. Address H. H. BERGER & CO.. 47 Barclay St., New York. (Established 1878.) Adiantum Farleyense. FINE PLANTS In 5-Inch pots, at jy.OO per dozen. EDWIN LONSDALE, Wyndmoor, I Money order office, I Chestnut Hill, |Sta, H.'Philadelphia.l PHILADELPHIA. Always mention the American Flor- ist when you order stock.<^ Rose Hill Nurseries PALM FARM OF AMERICA The largest and finest stock of Palms in America... SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, N. Y. Mention the American Florist. Every frrower of Flowers should try ARMSTRONG'S New Ever-Blooming Single Tuberose. Certificate of Merit from S. A. F. and O. U. and Shaw Gold Medal for a new plant of merit. SS.OO per too. LUTHER ARMSTRONG, ^'"SrjS^iSTI&o. Please Mention The American Florist. TELEGRAPH CODE OP THH AM. SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION In either Btltlorflezlblecover. addbess orders to AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. CHTOAOO. Now Is The Time To Sowll^^^ ASTER S[[D. VAlOriAN'S NEW IPRIOUT WHITE BRANCHINO ASTER. In habit of erowth this new Aster resembles the Trauffaut P^ony-flow- ered type, but the plants grow from 10 to 12 inches taller. The flowers are large, very double, pure white, and of the true ■Semple" type. The plants grow about :iO inches high, and produce from twenty to twenty-five flowers, which are borne on stems from 20 to 25 inches long. Its upright habit admits of close planting, and it will attain full growth when set only 10 to 16 inches apart. The growing of many plants in a small space is a decided advantage when raised under glass. Per 02. $1.00; '4 oz. 60c; 'i oz. 3Bc. QUEEN OF THE MARKET. This is the best early Aster, pro- ducing fine large, double flowers of good form on long wiry stems, flowers should be cut before they are fully opened. White. Pink, Light Blue, Crimson and Mixed, each, per oz. 60c; '< oz 20c; trade pkt. lOc. VICTORIA ASTER VAUGHAN-S IMPROVED. Snow While. Dark Crimion. Light Blue. Bright Scarlet, Dark Blue. Bright Pink. Each of above, per trade pkt. 25c; ;i oz. 450; oz. $1.50. Five trade packets of any of the above, $1.00. Many colors in splendid mixture, trade pkt,. 25c; V^ 02,, 40c; < , $1.25. GIANT COMET ASTER. Trade Pkt. Oz. White \iaz , 40c; 25 J1.25 The Bride, white passing to rose ;{ oz,, 65c; 25 2 50 Crimson, new 25 3 00 Trade Pkt, Oz. Sulphur Yellow 25 Dark Blue 25 J2.25 Rose i^oz.,50c;25 200 Mixed !i oz., 40c; 25 1.50 Vaughan's Upright White Branching Aster. BRANCHING. OR SEMPLE ASTER. White Branvhine Aster ,'4 oz.. i'M\ oz., *I CO; trade packet, 25e. Purple Branching: Aster, ^ oz,, yoc; trade packet, 25c Pink Branching As'er, H 01... 35c: o/. , 81 DO; trade packet, 25c, Lavender Branching As'er, I4 0/ , 40c; oz ,$1 25; trade packet, 26c. One trade packet each of the above four colorB. for .so cents. IVhitP Ast<>rS in MivtlirP This mUture is made up by ourselves fTllllC /^dlCIS III ITIIAIUIC of all the white flowering Asters suit- able for cut flowers, includes Giant Comet, Victoria, Tnifliut, Snowball, Mignon, Boston Florists', Vaughan's New Upright White Branching and others. Trade pkt, 25c; J s oz., S.5c; \^ oz.. tiOc; oz., .J200. VAUGHAN'S FLORISTS' MIXTURE OF ASTERS. This is a mixture of all the best varieties of Asters suitable for cut flow- ers, consisting principally of white, pink, and the brightest of red, with a small proportion of blue and purple and some intermediate shades. This mixture, being made up by ourselves, we know to contain only the most salable colors for cut flower use, and oflfer it as a good substitute for the higher priced separate colors, I'er l{ oz„ 60c; oz., J2,50; trade packet, 25c, NEW YORK, 14 Barclay Street. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 84 &^6"R?n?oi?h°street. 1080 The American Florist. April /, Buffalo. A TRIP AMONG THE GROWERS FINDS MANY FINE THINGS FOR EASTER. — FINE WEATHER GREATLY NEEDED. I took a drive around last Sunday and visited a number of greenhouses. Mrs. Newland's stock looks good, but her lilies, I am afraid, will not all be out. Wm.Milley's were all ready and looked good. Scott has a grand lot of stock, and everything at Rebstock's Elmwood avenue place was equally fine. He had his greenhouse so arranged that on enter- ing one was met by a solid mass of blooming lilies, azaleas, tulips, rhodo- dendrons, hyacinths, callas, etc., backed by palms, hybrid roses, spiraa, crotons and Asparagus Sprengerii, the whole making a very fine show. Both Scqtt's and Rebstock's houses were crowded with visitors. It made one with only a retail store feel sick, but then there are times when we feel well and they are indisposed. , , , j Martin Reukauf, of Bayersdorfer s, and Z. Taylor, of Dunkirk, were recent callers. Kasting is using both stores for Easter. With a change in the weather we will all be happy. ^- ■^• London, Ont. Trade has been fairly good throughout the Lenten season and the prospects are that there will be a great demand for Easter plants. The stock of lilies is, however, limited. T. Conard, formerly rose grower for the London Floral Co., has accepted the management of the private conservato- ries of J. Harris, Esq., of this city. Wm. Gammage was one of a deputa- tion to visit Ottawa, March 21, to mter- view the Minister of Finance to secure, if possible, a change in the tariff on florists' A. G. Stephens has a good supply of cyclamens, primulas, cinerarias, prim- roses, spira:as and cut flowers, but will not be in it with Easter lilies. We received a visit last week from Mr. Webster, of Webster 6i Co., St. Thomas, Ont., who reports business good. A visit to the establishment of Fred. Dicks is well worth the time. Mr. Dicks is an enthusiastic carnation grower and as a rose grower his ability is well known in this part of the country. His plant of 10,000 feet of glass is devoted entirely to carnations, the entire output going to the London Floral Co. The varieties grown are Portia, Meteor, Scott, Day- break, McGowan, and Tidal Wave, which is very good in color, nearly as bright as Portia. Mrs. Bradt is considered one of the very best and will be grown in larger quantities next year. Eldorada, as grown here, is a very pretty flower but rather inclined to disease. Flora Hill is not considered a money maker. From 8,000 plants Mr. Dicks has picked, since September 1, some 80,500 flowers; his calculations were tocut some 150,000 for the season, but he will exceed that number by some 10,000. Mr. Dicks is a careful and systematic grower and a close observer. Though this establish- ment is not large, it is a model of neat- ness and up-to-date. Fort:st City. Peru. III.— R. G. Seebach has em- barked in the florist business. Roses t iVi-inch. stroDK, 2 and 3 eye cuttings, $2.50 P^"" 00; $25 00 per 1000. BRIDES, MAIDS, PERLES, METEORS, WHITE COCHET. Also ■! choice collection ot DRY CANNA ROOTS, $2.00 per 100. The E. HIPPARD CO., - Youngstown, 0. New Carnation ARGYLE. Place your orders for rooted cuttings with the originators of this grand novelty. Price, $5.00 per 100; StO.OO per 1000. STOLLERY BROS., 1003 Carmen Avenue, CHICAGO. New Variegated Fancy CARNATION SANDUSKY. One that can be grown at a profit for two dollars per hundred blooms. TRY IT. $10.00 per hundred; $75.00 per thousand. w. E>. nA.r^r^, Clyde, Oliio. Carnations..... Chrysanthemunis. gTRONG, fine plants that will grow for you as well as for us. Everything that is new and good will be found in our J 899 Price List. Send for it. It contains accurate descrip- tions of all varieties. Send us your orders to be figured on. We can do it and send you nice plants, too..^'.^*.^^ B. Weber & Sons, OAKLAND, MD. Carnations ROOTED CUTTINGS NEW and STANDARD. MAEY A. BAKER— I have 3000 plants and have made II blooms to the plant. ANN AC. EASTBDRN-900 plants and have made 8 blooms to the plant. Were housed Sept. 2-Ith, 1898. Send for descriptive price list. LOUIS B. EASTBURN, Kennett Square, Pa. CARNATION STOCK for next season. It pays to buy only the best. Will have them in large quantities, of all the leading commercial varieties. Ready Jan. 1st and later. Write me for prices. Address CHAS. CHADWICK. Lock Box 11, Grand Rapids, Mich. Mention The American Florist. FOR aSH. CARNATIONS WM. SCOTT, TIDAL WAVE. McGOWAN, SILVER SPR.VY, $1.00 per 100. FLORA HILL, DAYBREAK, JUBILEE, FIREFLY $2.00 per 100. Complete list mailed free. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven. Mich. ...CARNATIONS... Rooted Cuttings. ,.-«Fine Stock. DAYBREAK, $1.50 per 100, |12 00 per tOOO. WM. SCOTT, $1.00 per lOO, |7.50 per lOOO. CASH WITH ORDBK. C. SOLTAU & CO.. 199 Orant Ave. JERSEY CITY, N. J. If your Business Methods are right you can make a profit on an advertisement here. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings. G. H. CRANE— The leader, large brilliant scarlet. Early and continuous bloomer. GEN. MACEO (Ward)— Maroon scarlet. The best of its class. Early and free. GEN. GOMEZ (Ward)— Cardinal maroon. Free bloomer. GLACIER (Ward)— Pure white, dwarf habit. AMERICA (Hill)— Large soft scarlet. MELBA (.Miiy and Craig)— Light pink. WHITE CLOUD— All who have tried this variety declare it to be the best white carnation ever introduced. GOLD NUGGET, yellow. NEW YORK, cerise pink. MRS. JAS. DEAN. MARY WOOD, white. light pink. MRS. GEO. M. BRADT. Also the best of all the other 1898 and standard varieties ^^°'Send for our complete descriptive Price List. F. Dorner & Sons Go. UA FAYETTE. IND. Maud Adams. liEEP cerise red of a very pleasing shade under " any light, a large, bold, handsome flower with extra strong stem, 18 to 24 inches high, with good calyx and exceedingly free flowering. The flow- ers sold in New York last season and the present one at J8.00 per 100. It was one of the sensations in cut flowers the whole season. Certificated N. Y. F. C. '98. PRICE: $2 per doz.. $10 per 100, $75 per 1000* 6 at doz. rate, 50 at 100 rate, 250 at 1000 rate. FOR SALE BY FRANK NIQUET, Ft!^ Patchogue, Long Island, N. Y. E. C. HILL Sl CO., Richmond, Ind. VAUCHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Read what some of our best growers say con- ccrniug It: Bttffalo, N. T., Jan. 13. 1899. Thkbon Parkkk. Esq :— DearSlr:— Your ■■Model" Carnation Support ts the best thing 1 have yet tried In fact. It Is at. ut Ideal. I used It this winter on Scott, Fi,oua Hi..l. Mrs. BUADT and GENESEE. The principle Is perfect, but experience may teach ub that In some varieties, for Instance Daybreak, the lower ring might with advan* If I could afford the first cost at once I would not think of UBing anything but the ■■Model." Very Resp'y, WM. SCOTT. Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write for prices THE nODEL PLANT STAKE CO., 22 norton Street, - - Brooklyn, N. Y. Carnation Cuttings. Jubilee and Triumph, the beet red and ptDk. rooted. BtronK and clean $1 40 perlOO not rooted. Btrong and clean 75 AlbertlDl, very floe Block, rooted, atroog andciean I 50 not rooted strong and c'ean 100 " Oaybreuk, Ivory aad McGowan, rooted, extra stroug 1 OQ '* not rooted, e.vtra Btroug 50 ** LE MARS GREENHOUSES, Le Mars, la. i8gg. The American Florist. 1081 Gov.Griggs CARNilTinNS A strong, healthy grower, foliage Wnillin I IwllW A strong, healthy grower, foliage of a rich metalic lustre; prolific and continuous bloomer, flowers 2>^ to 2^4" inches, on long, sliflf stems, one of the best light pinks ever in- troduced ROOTED CUTTINGS, $75 per rOOO, $10 per 100; S2 per dozen. SOMETHING NOVEL FOR EASTER. PRINCESS DE GALLES VIOLETS. Th.- best of singles, ruoted runners, $i(X IJ.T 1110. A BARGAIN. ^ ^ j- My entire stock oT Amaryllis Anlica, a grand lot of bulbs, 3^4 to 4H-inches in diam- eter. Price on application. JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS... Our collection of novelties for '99 is very complete, including Independence, the earliest white; Mrs. Fred L. Button, the early white from California, and Yellow Ivory, as well as all others. Also a hill line of standard varieties. For descriptions see our Catalogue. Free on Application. NATHAN S^ITH & SON, Adrian, - Mich. 75,000 CARNATIONS 7^,000 Flat Krowu, well rooted, strong stock. CASH wiTU ORDER. Per 100 Per 1000 GOLIATH (new), rose pink .... fS.OO $70.00 SNOW QUEEN (new), white . 5.00 -W.OO DNCLE SAM (new), variegated. . 5.00 40.00 PLtlTO (new), dark cerise .... 3.00 20.00 MRS. S. A. NORTHWAY 2.60 18.00 GENESEE 1.60 12.00 VICTOR 3.00 25 00 McBURNEY 2.50 20.00 JUBILEE 2.60 20.00 ARMAZINDY 2.00 15.00 TRIUMPH 2.00 15,00 MAYOR PINGREE 2.50 20.00 DAYUREAK 1.50 12.00 FLORA HILL 2.00 15.00 TIDAL WAVE 1.50 12.00 ROSE QUEEN, SCOTT 1.150 12.00 HENRY A. NIEMEYER, Erie, Pa. CARNATIONS Weil rooted, strong, healthy cuttings. Argyle $4.00 per ICK), $35.00 per 1000 Daybreak 1.50 • 10.00 L. McGowan 1.00 " 7.50 Emily Pierson 1.00 " 7.60 Wm. Scott .... 1.00 ■' 7.50 Cash with order. MARTIN A. MAGNUSON, 3309 Jf. TfTrgtern Ave., Station X. Chicago. CARNATIONSi ^Sty^gs! White Cloud, $4,00. Argvle, $3.00. Mrs. Jas. Dean, $3.50. Empress, $2.50. Evelina, $3.00. Painted Ladv, $3.00. Flora Hill, $1.50. Triumph, $1.50. Satisfaction guaranteed. (I!ash with order. Boston Ferns from flats. J2 50 to Is 00 per lOO; pood plants for 3-lnch pots. H. P. SMITH. - - PIQUA. O. GET THE GENESEE 'MreYsr' „ Commercial White Carnation. Haa. with me. during Dec. Ian and bo far In Feb.. outrylelded S. Soray by nearly i-i seems to be a con- tinuous bloomer pure white. SH-inch: no culls: does equally well on Hght or heavy soil . Have not lost a plant out of UyX> planted, nor seen a single case of B tern rot. A atronjir grower. A few thousand to spare at the low price of $;i. jO per 100: JliO per lUOO Marie Louise Violets, rooted runners 50c per 100. French Cannns, mxd. mostly veilow. dormant 13 per 100. Now ready. W. C. Stroh, Attica, N. Y. ROOTED CUTTINGS Prom FLATS Not Rooted Cuttings but HEALTHY YOUNG PLANTS FROM SOIL. You will get 100 plants to grow out of every 100 plants you pay us for. Worth 30 to 40 per cent more than inferior rooted cuttings shipped out of sand. STANDARD VARIETIES. PerlOO PerlOOO ARMAZINDY $2.50 $20.00 DAYBREAK 2.50 20.00 FLORA HILL 2..50 20.00 JUBILEE 2.50 20.00 LIZZIE McGOWAN 1.75 15.00 MAYOR PINGREE 2.50 20.00 PORTIA 2.00 15.00 TIDAL WAVE 2.00 15.00 VICTOR 3.00 25.00 WILLIAM SCOTT 2.00 15.00 ALASKA 1.50 12.00 VARIETIES OF 1898. Per lOO Per lOOO ARGYLE 5.00 40.00 BON TON 4.00 3.5.0O CERISE QUEEN 5.00 40.00 EVELIN.A •. . 4.0O 30.00 EMPRESS 5.00 40.00 GOLD NUGGET 5.00 40.00 MARY WOOD 3.00 20,00 MRS. G. M. BRADT .5.00 40.00 MRS. .TAMES DEAN 5.00 40.00 WHITE CLOUD 5.00 40.00 MRS. F. JOOST 5.00 40.00 MRS. S. A. NORTHWAY 3.00 20.00 SNOW QUEEN 5.00 40.00 NEW YORK 5,00 40.00 New Varieties for 1899. I gf^Jf °MSyjS"?s^. ^' MAUD*^ ADAMS, \ P""^''' P'"' '^"'^■' ^^ ^'' ?<="■ l""' *10-00; per 1000, $75.00. EVANSTON .'..per dozen. $2.00; per 100, $7.00; per 1000, $60.00. CANNAS. We have a fine stock of all the best sorts. Write us for prices. YflUOflflN'S SEED STORE. '^'^"A'JgPAS'o"'""' ^aQSSSQQQQQSSQQQQQQSQQSQSSQSSQQSSSSQSQQSSQQSSQSSQQQ tierr's Carnations! EVERY CUTTING GUARANTEED SATISFACTORY. 0 npHREE HOUSES of Novelties from John H. Sievers & Co. Iris Miller g £ and Elsie Furgeson are entirely novel colors and should be in every 0 grower's collection. Leslie Paul is a rival of and in my estimation ft better than Maud Adams. Harriet Bradford is a heavily marked fancy g and the four are very free bloomers from Oct. 1st to end of season. There 0 are four others and all have extra large flowers on long, stiff stems with g perfect calyxes. Twelve each of the eight sorts for $10.00, or 250 for g $18.75. Regular price per 100 or 1000. g UNCLE WALTER is a scarlet sport from Tidal Wave and said by men JZ who have seen the others to be the brightest of them all. 0 Price, $5.00 per 100 or $40.00 per 1000. 0 Twenty-five Standard Sorts at reasonable prices. Send for list. S I ALBERT M. HERR, § 1 ....LANCASTER, PA. | ROOTED CITTINGS ROSES AND CARNATIONS. Vjr/'E offer well-rooted cuttings of Roses and Carnations. Our stock is clean and will be thoroughly rooted when sent out. Special care given to packing and shipping of orders. J. A. BUDLONG, Wholsale Florist, ...CITY STORE... 37 & 39 RANDOLPH ST. CHICAGO ROSES. PerlOO PerlOOO AM. BEAUTIES $2.50 $22 50 METEORS 1.50 12.50 BRIDES 1.50 12.50 BRIDESMAIDS 1.50 12.50 CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 ARGYLE $2.50 $20.00 ARMAZINDY 2.00 15.00 SCOTT 1.00 7.50 McGOWAN 1.00 7.50 TIDAL WAVE 1.00 7.50 Y"" Better^On'eThan MRSi THOMAS Wi LAWSONi ... BY BUYING OUR ... Seedling Carnation Plants. iiized seed crosses of nar pay the postage. Cash wit Washington. D. C. not from cuttings, but from hand-fertilized seed blooming varieties. Only $4.00 per 100. 25 tor $1.00. We pay the postage. Cash with' ordei AMERICAN ROSE CO.. Successful Growers are Wanted To know that they can dispose of all their surplus stock by adver- .......... tising in the American Florist. TRY IT NOW. 1082 The American Florist. April I ^ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< ♦ ♦ ♦ »♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦n A REMOVAL. ♦ X Because of prosperity we are about to occupy the larger and more convenient store at ♦ Number 50 West 29th Street, next door to our old location. Growers have learned that we t can sell their flowers advantageously and they stay with us. ♦ K you grow either flowers or plants for the wholesale market, call and see us. \ We have good shipping facilities and can supply in quantity seasonable stock of best 1 gradeS.s^'sMaS'e^'e^c^e^t^sS'i't^ I Price quotations on request. JVIILLANQ &i CO., I 48 and 50 West 29th St., = NEW YORK CITY. ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ALM <^yee^ rRcsn ON HAND 100 1000 3000 CocosWeddeliana $1.00 $8.00 $22.50 Kentia Belmoreana 1.00 6.50 17.50 Latania Borbonica 50 2.50 6.50 Pandanus Utilis 1.50 12.50 36.00 Araucaria Excelsa I.OO 7.50 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 1.25 10.00 Dracaena Indivisa . peroz., 50c. J. L. SCHILLER. ....404 East 34th Street, NEW YORK CITY. Palms 9 Ferns. Fine home grown, sturdy stock, grown cool, and free from disease. Write for prices. J. B. HEISS, The Exotic Nurseries, DAYTON, 0. SPECIAL LOW OFFER of Choice Stock. Cyclamen Perpicura splendens kIk from tlata. in four true colore. $;i per 100; $25 per lOOU. expresn prepaid. Dracsena Indlvlsa, from flats, oOc per do/-.. %^ per 100. Latania Borbonica, from flats, 50c jier doz., %\ per 100. GeranluruB Double Grant, La Favorite. Celestial, etc., from flats, extra strong, $1 TjO per KHI. Cannas, dormant. Mme. Crozy, Aiphonee Bouvler, Florence VauKhan. Queen Charlotte, $2 per 100. BeKOnIa Argentla Guttata and Vernon, from 2-ln. pote $2.50 per 100- eatlBfactiou Guaranteed. PAUL MADER, East StroudsburR, Pa. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS JOUIESri?, XXiXj. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings of New and Standard sorts. Send for price list. WM. SWAYNE, - Kennett Square, Pa. CYCLAMEN! isSg leaves, strong plants, $4.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. MORITZ TITTEL, JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO, ILL. Say: " Saw it in the Florist." "LADY DOROTHEA"! WINNER OF SILVER CUP as best New Rose, Chicago Chrysanthemum Show, November, 1898. CERTIFICATES OF MERIT— New York and Toronto. THE FLORISTS' ROSE, a free bloomer; always an attractive and selling color. No bull heads. PLANT $0.50 I 100 PLANTS Szs-oo I soo PLANTS $75-00 PLANTS 4.00 I 250 " 50.00 I 1000 " 125.00 JOHN H. DINLOP, Toronto, Canada. BRIDESMAID EXCELLED BY THIS NEW ROSE, MAID OF HONOR ^4SSi™'^ ^ now ready PRICE: Per 100, $15.00-50 at lOO rate; per 1000, $125.00-350 at 1000 rate. HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., 813 Elm St., Cincinnati, 0. E. G, HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind. \\%'/i°y F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown, N. Y. Mention American Florist. LATANIA BORBONICA. Wnohpots JO.tiO per doz. ; $4 00 per 100 4 •' 2.60 " 20.00 5 " extraflne 4.75 " 3,5 00 B " 9.00 " 70.00 8 " from n.60 to $2.26 per plant; SIB 00 to S24 00 per doz. Fine Bpeclmen plants from $:iOO to $6.00 apiece. ARECA LUTESCENS. 4-lnchpot8 StB.rOperlOO 5 •• 4 plants In pot. ..tiOcts. apiece, 50.00 ti •• 3 '• •• ..*1.1W Flnelar^e plants from $5 00 up Keiitla Heliuoreana and Forateriana — 4-lnch pots $35.00 per 100 6 •■ $5000to75.00 i; " lOOto 1.26 apiece Larceplants from 3.00to 10.00 PlKi-nlv Kecllnata.— 4-ln. pots, good plants 20c each ; $18 00 per 100 5-ln. pots, good plants :i5c each: $^iO 00 per 100 t;-ln. pots, good plants (iOceach; $35.00 per 100 Cocoa Weddeliana, 2-ln pots. Hne, $16 00 per 100, and larger plants from 20 cts. up. FicuH Klastica, tine, well-grown plants. 6-ln. pots and larger, from 36 cts. up Pandanus UtUla, 4-lD. pots. $26,00. and Sin. pots, $4OMIperl00; ane plants. Azalea Indica, 10-12 beads. .60c each. $40.00 per 100 r>bl. white Primula, strong, 2^-ln. plants? 00 per 100 FKRNS, have about 20,000 of tine assortment, from 2-ln. pots. In flne cc^ndltlon. $:i 00 a lull, $27.60 a 1000. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill. Allegheny, Pa. L. D. TELEPHONE 872. When writing mention the American Florist. CARNATIONS. Also I-iADY Campbell SwANLEY White and California QIANT DOUBLE ALYSSUM. W. R. SHELMfRE, Lock Hex 10. Avondale, Pa, Rooted Cuttings of Nov- elties and Standard Va- rieties. Si-nd for price list. Violets. 500 Rooted Cuttings Marechal Niel Rose SI. so per 100; S6.25 for 500. 2O0 Mt. Snow Geraniums, 2-in., $2.50 a 100 500 Flowering " 2-in., 2.00 " 300 Begonia Rex, best vars. 2-in., 2.50 " 100 Hibiscus D. Scarlet, year-old plants, 2-in., 2.50 " 901 So. Market St., GALION, O. FINEPERLES^ WOOTTONS in 2-iu. pots, as well as lleauties, Maids, liridi's. Meteors, La Fninre anil Kaiserin. now ready. Send 50 cts or $1.00 for sam- pU'S of what you want and prices. CARNATIONS, out of Hats, ready now. Rooted Cuttings of all roses except La France and Kaiserin. Write GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. LONG DISTANCE THOXE 14. SPECIALTIES ROSES, from 3-tnoh pots. CARNATIONS, for fall delivery. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMIUAX. Prices low. Send for list. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS, FISHKILL, N. Y. If you write to any advertiser aiiyT,vhere mention the paper in which you saw the ail. Both publisher and adveiliser will like you better for it. IN BEST ..VARIETIES. i8gg. The American Florist. 1083 THE NEW ROSE ADMIRAL DEWEY S^z^icl li:i. yotir orders ^arly, 200.000 CARNATION CUTTINGS. "pU rooted, standard and fanry varieties; very low priri.>. upon r.N|u...t. Blooming Plants lor Easter in larsje varieties. Write us vour «am>. W.' ran supply them Please mention American Florist when writing color a delicate flush pink, shading to white. A large, full and fragrant flower; long, stiff' stems, requiring little tying, A remarkably free bloomer; very hardy. PRICE FROM 2!^-INCH POTS: I Diant SI.OOI 50 plants ...SI7.50 I 500 plants . .$125.00 12 >• 9O0I1OO '• .... 30.00 I 1000 " ...200.00 LAKE VIEW ROSE GARDENS, Jamestown, N. Y. Wholesale Growers Cut Flowers, Plants and Palms. Pseonia ^ Tenuifolla ilel Per doz , $2.50; $15.00 per 100. Per 100 TUBEROUS BEGONIAS, single jS2 50 " " double 5 00 GLOXINIAS, choice varieties 4 00 LEMOINE'S GLADIOLUS 1.25 GLADIOLUS MAY, light 2.00 This is the best variety for forcing purposes. CALADIUM ESCULENTUM 6.00 Kxira splcrte.l. northern grown. LILIUM MELPOMENE, dark red 8.00 BOBBINK & ATKINS, i«uthe:i«foi«i:», i». j. Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarlas, ptock enonnoufl, quality the flnest. SANDER, Bruges, Belgium. AGENT. A. DIMHIOCK, 60 Vesey Street. - NEW YORK. Orchids! ^ LAGER & HURRELL, summit, n. j. Orchid Growers and Importers. ORCHIDS. We are nuw collecting btjet varieties of La^lla Anceps Alba, and b lok orders for March and April delivery, at *90 per 100. This price 1b f. o b, but will Include freUht on all orders reaching us before March loth. Florist's sample collectloQ of 20 varleiles orchids, parcel poetpatd, $5.00. Apartado 167, CITY OF MEXICO. SPECIAL OFFER-GftEflP! Anybody who iptends to grow UFATU here is your chancel Speak quick if lILn I n you want any. I have a surplus oC^Sne bushy plants from 3!^-in. pots of the Xmas variety, ERICA FRAGRANS. $15-00 per 100. Cash must uccompany all orders. A. SfiHIII THFIS. Bo« 78. Collepe Point. L. I. N. Y. NOW IS THE TIME! .VERBENAS, flnest colors. Mammoth strain clean, healthy, vigorous plants; no rus*., no mildew. 2!4-inch pots $2.00 per 100. VIOLETS, Rooted Plants, 1.00 per 100. 8.00 per 1000. To avoid delay send cash with the order. x^. -w^^r^icEise sz co. Box 316. NEW ALBANY, IND. Dracaena Indivisa. einch, pot grown $20.00 and $25.00 per 100 6-inch, pot grown 1.5.00 and 18.00 RoscClothildeSoupert. ■2^-inch.... 3.C0 Vinca Variegata, 4 A 5-in. $6.00 and 7.00 Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, 2i/2-inch, $25.00 per lOCO $3.00 per 100. Cash, please. CARL HA6ENBURGER, West Mentor. 0. K per 100; JHO per UKIO. Dractcna IndlvlBa. HCUB. Bedding Plants. A SPECIALTY. L. n. fOSTEP, 45 King Street, DORCHESTER, MASS. B ABY PRIMROSE. ^^^..^^THE NEWEST THING FOR EASTER and CHRISTMAS BLOOMING. <^ <^ ^ ■ipidl; fills 1.1 «li. i 12 lo 18 i lit $2 per 100. pot Blooms in thumb pot carries 50 to 100 sprays last four weeks *hen cut whole year. Grows finel, 12 plants for SI. 50, lOO for SIO: express prepaid. New, Sweet-Scented $1000 Calla, Very dwarf and free l)looiner. The fr;iKr;ine-e of Violets and Lilies. Asparagus Sprengerl Will Soon Go Ip. er 100, express; 25 tor $1.50, mailed; 100 seeds. $1. 25 ■■ 2.50 •■ 1000 ■• 7. A. BLANC & CO., - Philadelphia. f ROBT. CRAIG & SON t I Roses, Palms f ^ and Novelties in Decorative Plants. i^ Market and 49th Street. PHILADELPHIA PA. Nice thritty plants from thutnb pots. If shifted now will make fine stock for summer planting. $1.50 per 100. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Mention American Florist. VIOLETS, VIOLETS, VIOLETS! penoopenooo Swanley White, 2-ln. pots $3.00 125.00 runners 1,00 7.S0 Lady H. Campbell, 2 In. pots 2.50 ;0.00 runners 75 5 00 Marie Louise, 2-ln. pots .75 California, Blncle, 2H-ln pots 2.50 20 00 Princess of Wales 2i<>ln. pots 5 00 40.00 HENRY SMITH. 139 M. ' St., Grand Rapids. Mich. Our Next GERANIUM Introduction, AMERICA iflK^°^ Will be ready next spring. Corre- spondence from catalogue men solicited. Photographs free. HENRY EICHHOLZ, ■^ FLORIST. Waynesboro. Pa. WANTED 1000 to 2000 IPOMCEA MEXICANA Roots, mailing size and larger. Vaughan's Seed Store, "a'cSS."' ALBERT FUGHS, (Established 1884) PALMS, FERNS, FICUS Latanla Rorbontca, ready for 3-lnch: strong, $6 00 3-lnoh, $8.00 per 100. Flcus elastlca. .'i-lnch, $5 00 per doz. ; I'rlnch, HI 50; ;i to 6 feet high. IJ 50 to $3 00 each. Sword Ferns, 4^4 Inch, ready for 5-Inch, $10 OO per 100. Twenty-one modern Greenhouses. Medal awarded on Palms at World's Fair, 1893. 2059-73 N. Halsted St.. CHICAGO. ILL. EasterLilies and Plants Harrisii, I'xcellent stock, bloom and bud, $12.00 p.T mo. Otaheite Oranges, with fruit, bloom and buds, Drac^n s LIndedl and Massangfana, 7-inch li..!-, 12 tn 15 leaves, $1..50 eauh; Fragrant, same size. $1,011 each. Dieffenbacliias, 5-iuch pots, 50c each. Pandanus Lltills, 6-inch pots, 20 to 25 leaves, 75c Latania Borbonica, from 6-inch pots, 7 leaves, Ken'ia Belmoreana, G-iuch pots, 3 to SH feet ■ hifili. ti to 7 leaves, $1.75 each. Seaforthia Elegans, 3 tu 3^ feet, 5 leaves, 75c each. Cocos Weddeliana and Marantas or Calanthea Zebrina, from 214-iuch pots for jardinieres, etc.. $1.50 per doz. $12 per 100 Cut Blooms and Buds less 10 per cent, or $12 for same in pots INET. Send for prices for smaller stock for growing on. N. STIDER, - Anacostia, D. C. Chrysanthemums. $2.U0 per 100, $18,00 per 1000. Rooted Cut- tines, $1.50 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS. Rubra. Erfordi, $3.50 per 100: Vernon, $i ]ier 100; Bertha Chateaurocher, $3 per 100. HELIOTROPES. FUCHSIAS. GERANIUMS, assorted, $2.50 per lOO. COLEUS. $2.00 per 100. MOONVINES. $2..50 per 100. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. Pansies THE JENNINGS STRAIN. p];iDLS from colli frames bud bloom, $I..SO per lOU. by express or freight. No small plants left. T'ln- est mixed Pansy Seed, $1.00 per pkt. Cash with Order. E. B. JENNINGS, l. B. 254, Southport. Conn. Grower of the finest Pansies. |-^ ^ « ARINDO DONAX rOl 03.iw VARIEOATA, $5 per 100. healthy stock, CAlirORNIA VIOLETS, .$2.50 per 100; $13.00 per 1000." EILALIAS,3 kinds, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. H. STEINMETZ Raleigh. N. C. It is good business policy tt A tt to mention the t^t^t^ ....American Florist when you write to ^ advertiser. 1084 The A MERicAN Florist. April I, Nashville, Tenn. The Trade Carnivalinaugurated by the Retail Merchants' Association of this city brought thousands of visitors to town and helped the florists out won- derfully. The demand was largely for pot plants of all kinds. The severity of the past winter played havoc with all the amateurs' greenhouses, and to restock them will afford the growers fin opportu- nity to get in their work. Just at this season all the small truck farmers, who also keep up a half dozen or more small greenhouses, come into the market house with a very pretty and well grown variety of plants. It is not unusual to see on every basket that leaves the market, above the potatoes and cabbages, several blooming plants. And then, too, the market house bou- quet, made up regardless of color or class of flower and with apparently only the one idea of bigness, meets with a ready sale. The plants are sold at such a very small price that the retail stores find very little demand for or profit in the sale of general small bedding stock. Orders booked indicate an excellent Easter trade and prices range higher than last year. The festival coming earlier and the extreme cold weather account for this condition. The early spring flowers, with the exception of field grown jonquils and hyacinths are not yet in bloom, and cannot enter into competition with the stock handled from greenhouses. M. C. Dorris. WHOLESALE PRICE LIST OF The Virginia rioral Co., Lindsay, Va., C. & O. R. R. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF POTTED PLANTS. Pots Per 100 Per lOCO CALIFORNIA Violets .... 2 In., $200 S18.0O IM •• SCO 2500 3 " 4.00 3500 PRINCESS OF WALES 2 " 2.00 18 00 1\i •• 3 00 25 00 3 " 4.00 3600 LADY H. CAMPBELL 2 " 2 00 1800 1U " 300 260U •' 3 " 400 3500 MARIBLomSE 2 " 200 1800 2W " 3rO 2500 3 ■' 4.00 3500 FARQUHAR 2 •• 200 18.00 ■• 2!^ " 300 2500 3 ■• 400 ;i500 8WANLBT WHITB 2 " 2 00 18 00 1M " 3C0 25.00 3 " 4.00 35.00 Write for prices on rooted cuttings of ab^ve varieties. Delivery after April 1, 18'.W. AH our plants are perfectly healthy, entirely free from disease, and to prove this statement we will ship any quantity of plants t-j reliable panics to be paid for when received. Unknown parties must fur- nish satisfactory references All shipments will be packed as llfiht as poaslble and will be shipped by either express or trelKht. whichever Is preferred. Orders will be tilled same day as received. \Ve solicit atrial order. iVlO N E Y by Reading this Our Geraniums are crown In flats and In soli— our selection, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1000. Eose Geran- iums, $2 00 per 100. Skeleton Rose Dr. Livingston, $2.00 per 100; 2!^-lncli pots, $3 00. A few thousand of S. A. Nutt, B. G Hill, Beante PoUevlne, La Kavorlte. In 2-ln. pots, at $20.00 per 1000. Happy Thought and Rose Geraniums, 2^^-ln. pot9, %\m per KID. (jiant Alygsum. 2!.2-ln. pots, $3(10 per 100; rooted cuttings. $1 00 per 100. Ageratum, blue and white. Wc per iro; $5 per lOOO. Fuchsias, standard sorts, $150 per 100; $12.00 per 1000; 2i^-ln. pots, V< 00 per 100. Feve>f«w, Little Gem, from flats, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. M*r«u^-In. .50 4.00 CALLA, Little Gem 3 -In. 1.00 7.00 PHVSALIS FRANGHETTI (Chinese Lantern Plant) 2HIn. .50 4 00 DOUBLE CIANT ALYSSUM 2!^.ln. .40 3 IJD ANTIRRHINUM MAJUS ALBA, clumps 1,50 LYTHRUM ROSEUM, clumps 1.50 RUDBECKIA, Golden Glovv, clumps 1 50 CLEMATIS, large flowering varieties, 2-yeat-old 3 00 20.00 " Paniculate, BtroDg plants 4 -In. 1.50 3 -In. CARNATION, Victor, well-established plant 2!^-ln. ;i.00 CANNAS. best leading varieties. We offer them In large quantities to the trade. For price address C. EISELE, nth & Jefferson Sts., PHILA., PA. Asparagus plumosus nanus 3-inch fine stock, $7.00 per 100; $6500 per 1000. Adiantuni cuneatum, 3-inch, none better, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings Coleus in variety, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. Pelargoniums, 6 best varieties, $7.00 per 100 IT WILL PAY YOU TO OROERi S. S. SKIDELSKY, 1653 N. 7th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Spring Plant Auctions WILt BEGIN ON Friday, April 14, with a large and choice assortment of sea- sonable stock, including a fine lot of Dwarf Evergreens. SALES EVERY TUESDAYand FRIDAY THEREAFTER. N. F. McCarthy & co., 54 Hawley Street, - BOSTON, MASS. And Still They Come! Savanna, III,. March 15, '99. South Side Floral Co.. DEAH Sirs:— The Verbenas received were so ex- ceotionally fine that I am tempted to try some of your other Block. Please send the followlnir. J. Y. LAMBEUT, Savanna. HI. ^Mll AV K-^t^^')' strong, bushy seedUnes. as laree OlTIILAIA as the average 2-lnch pot plants. 5ilc per KiO; S^.UO per lOCli. delivered. Now is the time to buy your Smllax and savp a large expense In frelnlu. We can supply any quantity on a day's notice. VERBCNAS-New Mammoth, rooted cuttings, Wic perUKI; $o.(Klperl(HiO. PETUNIAS-Itreers Double Fringed, rooted cut- tlDKs. $l.i)D per 100. delivered. ROSE and CARNATION Cuttings now ready, clean, tiealthv etocK. well rootei. at lowest prices quoted. Serd for our lists and, suve money. Terms CASH WITH OlU)EK. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., ...SPKINGFIKLD, ILl,. VINCA MAJOR VARIEGATA ProiKigaled last August. Will make fine plants with 4 to 5 lenils for Decoration Day. if shifted and stopped now. $3.CH> per 100. $35.00 per 1,000. From 3-incli pots. $5.mt per 100. NATHAN SMITH & SON, ROOTED CUTTINOS Golden Bedder and Ver- schaireltll Coleus. 760 per lOfl; Jt; per 1(1(10 Alter- nanthera. y varieties, (Wc per 110, La Kavorlte Geranlun 8mllav seedllDuei. Kood. atr per Kill; M per 1(100. a^j- per lUO; *10 per lUto. plants iruni tlats, 40c pota: Purple Belli trope, $2.25 per 100. 8lPlla.\, »1 25 per 100: JO per UO, nood plants. Golden Bedder and Verflchallellll Coleus, $2 2;i per 100; lf20 per 1000 Mixed Coleus. li varieties, our selection, $2 per 100; $15 per lOOII. Ireslne. f2 per 100. Ampelopsls Veltohll.2yr8,$3 25perlC0. Aspara- UB roots, 2 > rs. [Oe per 100; ti per 1(100. Address R. I. HART. Mgr.. l!ov i-U. Hacketlstown, N. J. My prize winners carried off the blKhest national honors yet awarded the dahlia— a diploma and Kold medal at the Omaha E.vposlllon. Gel my catalogue before ordering elsewhere. Box 382. W.W.WILMORE. Denver, Col. Fine Stocky Plants Per 100 Allernanthreas, yellow, $150; rewii roots that will bloom i)r..rusclv till- llrst yi.ar; nil oolor.s. ^.'S.OIl |i.T 1(111, ,1:10,011 iwr 1(1110. Price List iQlled free. VICK & HILL CO., Rochester, N. Y. i8gg. The a mer ican Florist. 1085 REX BEGONIA "INDIANAPOLIS"! SOLID SILVER LEAF WITH STRONG SPIRAL. "npHIS Rex Begonia is a cross between •*• Queen Victoria and Countess Louise Erdodv and is "everybody's" Begonia, decidedly tiie strongest grower of any and away ahead of anything of its kind. It stands the atmosphere of the living room or show window splendidly. It is "just the thing" for a handsome house plant and can flourish under very bad treatment. Its appearance is very popu- lar and striking. In addition to its heavy, leathery, silver spiral leaf and value as a Rex throughout December and January, it is iilled with long stems, surmounted by large, waxy white flowers, shaded with pink, which do not appreciably deteriorate the growth of the plant, as is the case with the common old Rex type. No plants sent out before April 1st, '99. 2-IN. POTS, POSTPAID 2SC. EACH BY EXPRESS 6 FOR SI. 00 100 FOR 15.00 25 AT 100 RATE. We are Headquarters for Standard Varieties of Rex. INDIANAPOLIS LLOWER A\D PLANT CO., p. 0. BOX 44, REX BECONIA "INDIANAPOLIS CENTRAL AVE & 34Tn ST., Indianapolis, Ind. The Morris Floral Go. MORRIS, ILL Trade Prices for April. R. C. CARNATIONS, ready to ship at ouce. Per mo Mayor Pingree . . 11.60 .\rraazindy . Argyle Evelina .... Empress . . - . Painted Lady. Psyche Flora Hill . . . .Tubilee . 3.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 1.50 1.60 .John Yo 4.00 Per 100 . $2.00 York ." . Mrs. Jas. Dea Bon Ton Evanston. 189S 5 cuttings at 100 rates. PLANTS, 2'4-INCH. r.egonias. Erfordi, fine bedder ... Hybrida ■' Sandersoni ' iOO Euchews 2.00 PaulBruant 2.00 Puchsioides 2.00 White Rubra 2.00 Sehrrpderiana . . 2.00 10 others in small lots 2.00 Abutilons, Souv. de Bonn 2.00 Triomphe de Levet 2.00 Also fine mixed 2.00 Feverfew, Little Gem 2.00 Iresines. in t vo colors, red and yellow; they make the finest Canna border . . 2.00 Heliotropes, Albert Di.v, Czar and White Lady 2.00 Smila.i 2.00 From flats .60 Mesembryanthemum Erectum 2.00 Geraniums, finest mixed only 2.0O Mme. Salleroi 2.00 Daisies, double white and double red 2.00 Velvet Plant 3.0O New Coleus Brownii. a fine bedder .6.00 New large-flowering yellow Marguerite . . . 2.00 Chrysanthemums, Mrs. Northcot, Modesto, Ueleyon, Vernon Beauty, Mme. des Granges, Florence Farmer and Mrs. J. Peabody 2.00 Iris, purple, yellow, white and blue 3.00 5 plants at 100 rates. It is good business policy to mention the ...AMERICAN nORIST. when you write to an advertiser. 100,000 VERBENAS. THJB CHOICEST VARIETIES IN CULTIVATION. Fine pot plants, $2.60 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cutting!. 75c per 100; $6.00 per 1000; $50 per 10000. NO RUST OR MILDEW. PACKED LIGHT, AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SEND FOR CIRCULAR. We are the largest Growers of Verbenas In the country. Oar plants cannot be surpassed. F»c*. NEW GHRYSANTHEMUM...I« Polly Rose! The earliest pure white Chrysanthemum on the market. Has the strong, sturdy habit of its par- ent. Glory of the Pacific, but is pure white instead of pink. Awarded First-class certificate by Chry- santhemum Society, October 22d, 1898. Ready March 1st, 1899. 35c each; $3 per doz ; $20 per 100. Orders tilled in rotation. A.. r>. I«OSE> 200 West Side Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J. MammotI] Verbenas Rooted cuttings, 38 varieties; 40,000 now ready. Get in your orders it you want them quick. All Ijood and healthy. We prepay all rooted cuttings. 60 CIS. per 100, $4.C0 per 1,000; 5.000 for 118.00. Salvia Splendens. 70 cts. per 100: Lantanas. 4 va- rietie.s, $1.2.t per 100. Ageratums, 3 varieties. 60cts. per 100. Coleus, 20 varieties, 70 cts. per 100, $6.00 per 1,000. Giant Alvssum, double and single. $1.00 lor 100. Mums, 50 varieties. $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1.000. Wandering Jew, 2 varieties, 80 cts. per 100. All of above rooted cuttings we prepay. Petun ias, R. C. 15 of the latest varieties. $1.25 a 100. Write for List of other plants. Cash with orders. Clay Center, Kan. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Good, strong, healthy stock of the following well-known varieties; Mme. G. Bergmann Eugene Dallledouze Ivory Wm H. Lincoln The Oueen rol. w. B. Smith Mrs. .lerome .Jones Mrs J. Q WWlldln BtoUe de Lyon V H Hallock Miss Minnie Wanamaker Maud Dean Golden Wedding Culllngfordll Bonnaffon Modesto Mrs. J J. Glessner Mrs. iMurdock Belle of Castlewood J. G. Woodford Rose crwen 30c. per doz ; from 2i^.ln. pots. $2 00 per iro. Cannas. good var named $2 00 per 100 " •■ mixed l.oOperlOO Nymphaea Odorata Cigantea, strong roots 3.£0 per 100 R. VINCENT. Jr.. & SON. White Marsh, Md. Some Things You Want.., AGERATUM, blue and white dwarf 2-in. Per 100 pots ... . . $1.50 H.VRDY PHLO.X, 10 distinct varieties, 2-n. pots .... 2.50 FL!CHSI.\S. 5 varieties, 2-in. pots 2.00 GIANT P1:aRL MARGUERITE, 2-in. pots 2.00 RUDIJECKIA, 3V4-in. pots 4.00 STATIC1-: ARMERIA, 3!4-in. pots 3.00 HEGONIAS. 6 varieties, 2-in. pots 2.(.0 .ACHILLEA, The Pearl, 2-in. pots 2.00 Enough extras added to m<:>re than pay e.\- prcsstigc. Cash please. EDWARD B. JACKSON, ^•'%^i§^'' 1086 The American Florist. April /, Syracuse, N. Y. RECORD OF THE MARQUIS. — FIVE CERTIFI- CATES, A CUP AND A MEDAL. — INTEREST- ING SIGHTS AT QUINLAN & CO.'s. With five certificates to its credit, the W. C. Smith silver cup and the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society's silver medal, the Marquis, L. E. Marquisee's seedling carnation, has attained a record the like of which has seldom been equalled. It is one thing, however, to see a vase of these magnificent blooms displayed in a window or staged at an exhibition, and it is quite another thing to behold it in its own habitat. It was my pleasure to view the Marquis a few days since and a finer sight I cannot recall at this moment. Large, perfect blooms, one like unto the other, borne on long, stiff stems, with not a bursted calyx to mar a single flower, fragrant and of the prettiest of pink shades — this, in brief, will describe the Marquis. As a keeper, Mr. Mar- quisee's foreman assures me, it is a rec- ord breaker. Tenor twelve days is not an unusual time for it to keep in fine shape. Over 5000 seedlings have been experimented upon during the past two seasons and out of the whole lot but one was selected, the peerless Marquis. Not the least interesting was my call on P. R. Quinlan & Co., the most exten- sive rose growers in this part of the Empire state. As usual, the genial Mr, Bard, the manager of this large estab- lishment, was on deck with a hospitable greeting and took me through the houses. It goes without saying that Mr. Bard's roses look well, for his reputation as one of the best all-round growers has been well merited. Among other varieties I noticed the Golden Gate, a rose which, in Mr. Bard's opinion, is well worthy of space and plenty of it. A sport of Pearl, differing from the latter only in color, being white, attracted mv atten- tion. It is a fine flower, free and vigor- ous and Mr. Bard intends to work up a stock and grow it extensively during the coming season. Henry Burt has made a flying trip to Utica, visiting the growers. He reports a good trade. His stock looks well and commands ready sales. Recent visitors were J. A. Evans, of Richmond, Ind., and C. W. Ward, Queens, N.Y. Homo. Brockton, Mass. — John Farquhar, Boston, gave his illustrated lecture on Japan before the Gardeners' and Florists' Club, March 20. Toronto Junction, Ont. — The residence and two greenhouses of George Syme were recently destroyed by fire, entailing a lossol $5,000 with $1,500 insurance. Boston Florist Letter Go. This wooden box nicely Btalned and vais nlshed* 18x30x1^ made in two sectlong* one for each size letter, given away with first order of 50O letters. Block Letters, 1 i^ or 2-lnch bIzb. per 100, Si.OO. Script LeiterB. $4. Fastener with each Jetter orword. Used by leadlnp florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Prices and Sizes on Application. ELLIS & POLL WORTH. ESTABUSHED 1866 EMILSTEFFENS> 5UCC.™ NSTEFFEMS. "<°STEFFEr(SBR05. JVI. I^ICE> i& CO., !^Florists' Supplies. 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Do you know which kind is best and do you know that kind when you see it? If not you would better buy from those that do know and will deliver exactly what they sell. We introduced Cypress for greenhouse construction and pushed it to the front. We know all about it. For fifteen years we have made a specialty of furnishing it, and during this time we have built up a reputation that we can not afford to jeop- ardize. We send out the best only. Write for Circulars or Estimates. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHrO. m^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^0% Standard Flower Pots.., OUR POTS ARE OF THE BEST QUALITY. We ship all goods from Cincinnati, guaranteeing lowest treigbt rates and prompt delivery. ^^Wrlte OS before placing your orders elsewhere CAMBRIDGE TILE MFG. CO., Covington, Ky. [>fc.i«)te*-***-4| NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE PLANTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT FLORISTS- ;^'iK. *-«F3i*nMr%l STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate Mn. pot. In crate, M 20 1500 2M 1500 2^ • 1000 3 ■ fmm 500 4 :i20 5 3.00 i 60 t» 8 6.001 43 9 5 CO 48 10 " " 4.80 6.80 an " •• 3.ti0 4.50' 2412 " " 4 80 4 51 : 12 14 •' ■• 4.80 3. IB' 6 111 " '• 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. Hanging Baskets, Ijawn Vases, etc. 10 per cent for casti wltn order. Address HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. AUGUST ROLKER & SoNS. New Vork AjfentB, .'J2 nKV STREET. NEW YORK CITT THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRY BALSLEV, DETROIT, MICH., Rep. 490 HOWARD ST. Standard .3»^ T^ j FLOWER IrOXS it your gireenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets N. E. WASHINGTON. D. C. Menbion the American Florist. liOTlERl •719 ;>HILADELPHIAPf iPOTSj BRANCH WAREHOUSES: Kearney and Weittide Avet., Jersey City, N. J. Jackson Av. & Pearson St., Long Island City, N. Y. Propagating: Sand^-^- Shipped in any quantity. Also FIRE BRICK tor Boiler Setting. and PORTLAND CEMENT for Greenhouse Floors. The GARDEN GUY SAND GO. Dept. P., 188 Madison St., Long Distance phone. CHICAGO, ILL. STANDARD FLOWER POTS First Qualitv. Cream Color. 1=^ in, per 1000.. t2 40 I 3!/> in., per 1000, } 4 95 2 in., " .. 2 ?.■) 4 in 2W in., •' .. 3 35 5 in 4 70 6 in Packages extra 6 20 10 80 16 50 C. HENNECKECO.""-^':^"' 1088 The American Florist. April /, Index to AdTertlBing Kates 10 De Langhe-Vervaene L, P 1077 Detroit Plo'w Pot M(gl087 Dickinson Albert Co. II DletschA&Co Ill Dillon J L 1035 DomerFred &SonB Coioso Dreer HA I Dumont & Co 1072 Dunlop John H 1082 Kastburn Louis B.... 1(180 Eastern Chemical Co. il Klchholz Henry 1083 Elsele C 1084 Elliott W U 11IT2 Elliott Wm & Sons .. II UlllB & Pollworth 1 0^0 lOSi; Ellison & Tesson 1072 Ernest W H i087 Felthouaea J Bl 1084 F & F Nurseries 1070 Fisher & Son 1082 Flo Mul Fire Ins Co. 1080 Ford Bros 11173 Foster Lucius H 1083 Fuohs Albert - loss Garden City Sand Co 10.87 Gardeners' Chronicle III Ulbbong H W IV Glblln & Co loss Goodwin Harries Co. ll Gorton & Lldgerwood. IV Gunther Wm II 1073 Gumey Heater Co... loss Uaerena Aug ..1070 Hagenburger Carl... 1083 Hall Ass'n 1072 Hales H W II HaU W B 1080 Hancock Geo & Son. 1080 Harrison Pottery UartM A.. .107; Hart K 1 1084 Hartford H K 1070 HeacockJos I Uelkes W V 1070 HelBs J B 1033 Herr Albert M. Uemnann A 1080 Ullflnger Bros 1087 Hill H G & Co I HlppardB 1080 III Hltchlngs & Co IV Iloflnielster Floral Col082 Uolton 4 HunkelCo.l070 Hooker H M Co Ill Horan Bdw C 1073 Hose Connection Co.lOSti Hoyt A T JV Hunt K H 1071 Illinois Cut Flower Co 1071 Indianapolis Flower & Plant Co lOSo Jackson E B 1085 JaokBOn & Perkins Co I Jacobs 8 &Sons IV Jennings E B 10.s3 Jennings Bros loss Johnson & Stokes II Joosten C H 1077 Kastlng W F 1072 Kastlng Wm F& Co.. 1070 Keller Bros ,1087 Keller Geo & Son ia87 Kellogg Geo M 1070 Kelsey Harlan P 1073 Kennlcott Bros Co... ,1071 Kraft's Plant Tonic. II U Liuiklau l.ong D B Ijonsdale Edwin Lord^BurnhamCo.. IV Lucas J « 00 1088 Lynih W E 1071 Mader Paul 108! Magnuson Martin A.. 1081 Manning Jacob W....10;o Manz J & Co HI May John N t McCarthy & Co 1072 1081 McDonald Bro) 1087 McDowell J A 1083 McKeller & Winter- son 11171 Meelian Thos & 8onslo70 Mei /.el Wm & Son. ,1080 Meyer John C& Co... 11 MUlang Frank 1073 MUlang & Co... 1073 1083 Model Plant Stake ColOSO MoUer's Gartner Zel - tung Ill Monlnger J C Co IV Moon Samuel C 1076 Moon Wm pi Co.... 1016 Morris Flora» Co 1086 Moss Geo M 1072 Myers & Co 1088 National Florists' Board of Trade II National Plant Co.... 1083 Nlemeyer Henry A. ..1081 NlesBen Leo 1072 Nlquet Frank 1080 N «" Cut Flower Ex. 1073 N T Cut Flower Co... 1073 Pennook Sam'l 8 1072 Perkins J J & Co 1073 Pittsburg Cut Flo Co 1070 Plant Seed Co u PrlnceAG& Co 1071 Purdy & Blauvelt. ...1073 QuakerClty Mo'ta WkB IV Kandall A L 1071 Raynor J 1 1073 HawMOn W W & Co.. II Rea Bros 10"i; Reed Glass & Paint Coloss Regan Printing House III Kefd Bdw 1072 Relnberg Bros 1071 Rice M & Co 1080 Rlcksecker C H 1073 Rlder-Erlcsson Bng Co., Rolker A & Sons. .1070 II Rose Mfg Co II Ko«e A D ■. 1085 Sander & Co 1083 SohlUer J L 1083 Schulthles AntoQ 1083 SheUnlre W R 1082 Sheridan W F 1073 blebrecht & Son 1070 Situations & Wants.. lOli'.l Hkabcura Dip Co 1087 Skldelsky S 8 1084 Smith Fred C 1077 Smith Henry 1083 Smith U P 1081 Smith Nath ft Son 1081 1083 1084 Soltau C & Co 1080 South Side Floral Co. 1081 Stahl Chas B 1072 Stearns Lumber Co... Ill Stecber Lltho Co II Stefflos btelnmetz H.. StoUery Bros., .108:j Stroh W C. Studer N Sutherland Geo A. Swahns Sons J G 1087 Swayne Wm 1083 Thorbum J M & Co. 107? Tlttel Morltz.. 107'J 1081 1083 Vlck & Hill Co 1084 Vincent K Jr & Son. .1086 Virginia Floral Co. .1084 Vredenburg & C II Wabash 8 K. . Hi Walker F & Co 1033 Wall H M Co II WatBOnQC II Weber H & Son lOSO Weeber & Don u Welch Bros 1072 Wheeler-Stenzel Co.. HI Whllldln Pot Co 1087 WIetor Bros 1071 Wllmore W W 1084 Winter 8 B 1070 Wlttbold Geo I Wood Bros 1082 Woodrofle Milton B..1072 Yonngjno. Young Thos Jr. . DONT PAINT until you have seen our sample cards. They will help you. Drop us a postal ?nd we'll mail them to you, JOHN LUCAS & CO., Philadelphia. New York and Chicago. The Best Boiler on Earth for Greenhouse Heating. AL80 MADE FOR STEAM. Water Section Made in One Casting, No Leaky Joints to Worry Over. Deep Fire Pot. No Need to Sit Dp All Night to Keep Your Fire Going. THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD. SEND FOR FLORISTS' CATALOOtTB AND PRICE LIST FREE UPON APPLICATION. GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. NBW YORK CITY BRANCH : 111 Fifth Ave., cor. 18th St. 74 Franklin St., Cor. Arch, BOSTON, MASS. Exclusively A GREENHOUSE HEATER! SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE WORK. EASY TO ERECT; SIMPLE IN OPER- ATION; ECONOMICAL AS TO CONSUMPTION OF FUEL. Send for Catalogue and latest prices. MYERS 8z: CO., 1514-1520 So. 91h St., (E.STABI. - PHILADELPHIA, PA. HED 1849.) 22 Cortlandt Street, New York. 239 Franklin Street, Boston. 692 Craig Street, Montreal, P Water Ever-y Day in the Year for Flowers and Lawns when RIDER or ERICCSON HOT AIR FUMFS are used. Nearly 25,000 sold during the past twenty-five years. Prices reduced. Send to nearest office for Catalogue "A 3." RIDER-ERICCSON ENGINE CO. 86 Iiake Street, Chicagro. 40 W. 7th Street, Philadelphia. 22 A. Pitt Street, Sidney, N. S. 'V7. SAVED NEW ENGLAND OFFICE, 54 Oli»er Street. BOSTON. MASS. On Your Coal Bills If your Houses are Heated by a rurman Boiler. ^ Send tor large Illustrated Catalogue. Florist.' ^ Edition. Let us make you an estimate FREE. ' THE HERENDEEN MFG. CO. HOME OFFICE. 50 Vine Street. GENEVA, N. Y. Boilers sk^^ For GREENHOUSES. See our Catalogue & Co.. Utica, N. Y. FOR SALE CHEAP. ISI ACC for Qf^nhouses, Conservatories, Hot- ULHOw beds, eto. Alto Hotbed Sashes and Mati. Painti. Oils. «to THE REP" QLASS & PAINT CO., 456 W. Broadway, NEW YORK. JENNINGS IRON BENCH FITTINGS. NO TIIRKADS. NO ANGLE IRONS. NO NAILS. Send for Catalogue. JENNINGS BROS., OIney, Phila., Pa. Ti:E A M E R icjys OnwRi Rmsrica is "the Prow of the I/bssbI; thsre may be mare camfart Umidships, but we are the Erst to touch Unknown Seas.' Vol. XIV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK. APRIL 8. 1899. No. 566. Copyright 1899, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. 334 Dearborn Street, Chicago. Bsstem Office : 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Officers— W. N Rrnn, Mount Greenwood, III., president; P. Breitmeyer. Detroit. Mich., vlce- 8 resident: W. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, lass, secretary: H. B. Beatty, Oil City. Pa, treasurer. The fifteenth annual meeting wlU he held at Detroit, Mich., August. 1899. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. The Easter trade 1089 Louis Schmutz (portrail) 1090 Two lilies (illus.) 1091 Easter echoes 1091 New geraniums (illus.) 1092 Notes and comments 1092 Carnations— Cultural notes 1093 - Carnations registered . 1094 Cypripedium Hobsonii (illus.) 1091 Palms and their uses ... 1094 New York 109.T Boston. . . 1096 Philadelphia 1097 Cincinnati. 1097 Society of .Vmerican Florists 1098 Chicano 1098 Grand Rapids 1098 Buffalo . . . • • 1098 •Toronto 1098 Milwaukee 1099 Peoria. 111. . ... .1099 Obituarv— M. 3. Moore 1099 — David'McGredv 1099 — Edward S. Rocieers 1(99 — Azell C. Bowditch. 1099 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society 1099 The seed trade 1101 Cleveland 1104 St. Paul 1104 The nursery trade 1106 Detroit llOti Indianapolis 1106 Nashville, Tenn 1106 Our pastimes IIOH — With western rollers . . 1108 —At Denver 1108 —With Cleveland bowlers 1108 —Easter fun at Flatbush .... 111)8 — Philadelphia pastimes 1108 Rochester, N. Y 1108 Worcester, Mass 1112 Northampton, Mass 1115 Hartford, Conn 1115 THE EASTER TRADE. The reports from correspondents in the principal cities from Maine to Utah and Wyoming, from Toronto to the Gulf, show an Easter trade exceeding in money value that of last year. The reports vary as to the increase, but in only two instances is a falling off reported, while few fail to find improvement, and the excesses are chron- icled as from three per cent to more than 100 per cent. A tabulation of the returns shows the average increase to have been twenty-eight per cent. In the matter of prices the reports are very uniform, few retailers naming any marked advance on last Easter's rates except upon lilies and carnations. Many reports state that unfavorable weather interfered with trade and in most localities stock, in most lines, was equal to the demand, or nearly so. Lilies, of course, were a principal item in cut flowers, although very many reports chronicle a greatly increased call for carnations, and the shortages were mostly in these lines. Roses were, as ever, salable, and there was a very general return of the violet to favor. Bulbous stock is seen to have had a very fair sale, but its greatest usefulness was found when growing in decorated pots or pans. Pot plants in general were in increased favor but there was a marked tendency toward the flowering sorts. They were a principal item of sales in nearly all sections; lilies, azaleas and hyacinths were most in evidence. We present herewith a number of the reports: Indianapolis, Ind.— Trade was better than a year ago and prices were higher. Fancy plants were in demand and so were carnations. Bulbous stock moved slowly. I. P. C. Laramie, Wyo. — Slight increase in total of Easter sales, about three per cent; plenty of stock; bulbous plants sold well; so did roses and carnations; few lilies called for. G. A. H. YouNGSTOWN, O.— Easter business was twenty-five per cent ahead of last year. Plants had the call but cut flowers sold well. Carnations and violets were favor- ites. All are pleased. E. H. Nashua, N. H.— Easter week showed a twenty-five per cent increase over last year but there was stock enough to go around. Everything sold well but lilies and violets were most in demand. A. G. Bridgeport, Conn. — Business very good but not up to last year, ten per cent decrease; weather too cold. Plenty of plants. Pinks, roses and violets sold well; bulbous stock moved slowly. J. H. Sharon, Pa. — Everyone had a good Easter trade and sold clean. Bulbous stock went well in pots and pans. The total of sales was about the same as last year; carnations were higher and much in demand. Violets were popular. There were plants enough but cut flowers were insufficient to meet demands. T. M. London, Ont.— Easter trade is reported at thirty per cent ahead of last year. There was a marked increase in the sales of plants and a falling off in the calls for cut flowers. Supply equalled demand in all lines. A. G. S. Paducah, Ky.— Trade was more than double last year's record and there was not stock enough of an5' kind. Flower- ing plants sold better than decorative stock and lilies, carnations and roses were the favorite cut flowers. C. L. B. Sioux City, Ia.— Easter was cold and snow fell but business was fifteen percent ahead of last year. Lilies were scarce and late but all other stock was nearly equal to demands. There was a good sale for hyacinths. J. R. E. Salt Lake City, Utah.— Business more than fifty per cent better than last year; prices twenty- five per cent higher. Sold more plants than ever. Lilies and carna- tions were in great demand. Worst snow of the season Easter morning. R. E. E. New Orleans, La.— Despite the destruction of stock in the February freeze there was a plenty of everything for a thirty-five per cent increase in this Easter's sales over last years. In plants Harrisii and azaleas sold well but palms did not go. Of cut flowers roses, Harrisii and violets were in demand, carnations least of all. U. J. V. 1090 The American Florist. April 8. Hartford, Conn.— Easter sales were twenty-five per cent larger than a year ago and prices were better. There were not plants enough and carnations were short. Violets were m high favor with carnations and roses. D. A. S. Toronto, Canada.— Easter sales were considerably greater than last year; prices about the same: plenty of plants except Harrisii; more than enough cut flowers; lilies and azaleas most salable of plants; spring flowers in demand. J. H. D. Birmingham, Ala.— Trade was better than ever before, sales larger, stock short, prices higher. Few calls for plants. Harrisii, carnations and Romans most in demand. Commission men accepted our orders and then did not fill them, causing much disappointment. H. A. L. Louisville, Ky.— The total of sales was twenty-five per cent ahead of last year and prices were much higher. More plants could have been disposed of but the supply of cut flowers was just about equal to orders. All plants sold well and flowers were extra fine. F. H. Denver, Col.— Sales were fifty per cent greater than a year ago; roses and carnations were higher because in great demand; very many violets sold. Lilies scarce and high. Hyacinths led the cheap plant sales; many azaleas sold. Tulips and daffodils were a drug on the market. E. J..M. Burlington, Vt.— Easter prices were higher than a year ago and the total sales showed a twenty-five per cent increase. There were plants enough of everything except lilies, although azaleas sold better than ever before. Cut flowers were in short supply and all sold well, carnations especially. C. E. G. PiTTSFiKLD, Mass.— Trade was about the same as last year and so were the prices. There were plants enough and an abundance of cut flowers except car- nations. Lilies in pots went well but azaleas were slow sale. Of cut flowers carnations, roses and violets were in most lavor, as they always are. J. W. New Haven, Conn.— The total sales of Easter week were larger than a year ago and carnations were higher in price. Lilies were scarce but other plants were abundant. Violets and bulbous stock shared the popularity of the carnation. The week showed the necessity of more bright colored, cheap flowers. R. V. Albuquerque, N. M. — The money value of Easter sales was fifty per cent greater than that of 1898, although prices did not advance; there was no demand for plants and home grown cut flowers were equal to all needs. Roses, carnations and daffodils were most sala- ble. Longiflorums were too late. B. H. L KoKOMO, Ind.— Eastertrade wasabout ten percent ahead of 1898. There was a slight advance in the prices on carna- tions, although the supply of all cut flow- ers was equal to the demand. There were not plants enough; lilies and hya cinths were most salable. Roses and violets sold well but bulbous stock was in only light demand. W. W. C. Washington, D. C— The total of sales was only about ten per cent greaterthan a year ago, although there was stock enough and customers were so plentiful that for two or three days it was impos- sible to wait on all satisfactorily, even with doubled forces. Azaleas, lilies and hydrangeas weremost in demand among plants and of cut flowers, lilies, roses, carnations and violets were in favor in the order named. Some cut Golden Gate and La France brought $1) a dozen over the counter. They were the finest ever seen here. A. G. Lincoln, 111.— There was perhaps a five per cent decrease in the Easter trade. Prices were about the same as in 1898 and there were plants and cut flowers in plenty. Lilies and hyacinths sold best of plants and carnations led in cut flowers. There were more sales than ever but most of the calls were for plants at 25 cents and 50 cents. W. H. G. Rochester, N. V.— Sales compare well with last year, although prices were gen- erally lower, except on longiflorums. The supply of plants was equal to demand, but cut flowers were scarce. LOUIS SCHMUTZ. Lilies were scarce but other bulbous stock went slowly. More carnations than ever were sold and a remarkable increase was noticed in sales of all cut flowers. J. B. K. Waterbury, Conn.— A low estimate places the Easter business at twenty-five per cent greater than last year. Supply was about equal to demand, but prices were higher on lilies and carnations. Genistas, lilies, azaleas, hyacinths and tulips sold well in pots but hydrangeas and Crimson Ramblers did not go very fast. Carnations sold slowly because of high prices. A. D. Atchison, Kans. — Easter business was about on the level of last year, e.\cept that the prices on roses and carnations were forced up by the fact that there were not half enough cut flowers to go around. There were plenty of plants. Lilies, roses and cinerarias went well in pots but in cut flowers nothing but roses, carnations and violets, the latter being scarce, were called for. R. J. G. Wheeling, W. Va.— This Easter's busi- ness was double last year's. Prices were about the same except on lilies, which were scarce and higher, which helped to run off the other bulbous stock. There were not flowering plants enough to sup- ply the calls but of cut flowers the short- age was not so marked except on Har- risii. Carnations, roses and violets were most in demand. Roses sold all the way from $2.50 to $3.50 for teas to $15 per dozen for the finest Beauties. H. B. Pittsburg, Pa— The total of Easter sales is reported as twenty per cent greater than last year. Lilies were higher but other prices were about the same. Stock was equal to all demands Azaleas sold well, genistas slowly. Carnations, roses, narcissi and violets went well but lilies were too high. Had the weather been moderate trade would have been far greater than a year ago. A. F. D. COLU.MBUS. O.— Easter trade began earlier than usual but the bad weather at the end of the weekcutdown the total to not much more than last year. There were plants enough, except of lilies, and an adequate supply of cut flowers. Palms were little called for but azaleas and spira-as went well. Carnations, violets and roses were in favor. Many growers were too late with longiflorums. L. S. C. New Bedford. Mass. —This year's Easter showed a slight advance over the same week of last season. Lilies higher but other prices were not advanced. There were not enough plants but cut flowers in plenty. Harrisii and azaleas sold best of blooming pot plants and of cut flowers pinks, roses and violets were most in demand. Bulbous stock moved slowly. Azaleas were fine but Harrisii were not so good and longiflorums were not in. E. S. H. PouGHKEEPSiE, N. Y.— The cash vol- ume of Easter business exceeded last year by a small per cent, about five. Prices were not so high on many things. Many plants, except lilies, were left over. There were more roses than could be sold, and they were good. Carnations led the sales. Harrisii were most salable of potted plants but some growers did not get in a third of their stock. The cold weather cut down both stock and sales materialiJ^ M. J. L. Louis Schmutz. Who doesn't know Louis Schmutz? At conventions and gatherings formal or informal, bowling matches and plant auctions, any where that florists are wont to congregate his unique person- ality is known and once seen or heard he is never forgotten. Age rests lightly on Louis' shoulders although his lifetime has been one of unremitting industry and hard work and in whatever company or circumstances he may be found he is always the youngest and sprightliest of them all. A meeting of the Flatbush Bowling Club without the presence of Louis Schmutz is almost like the play of Hamlet with Hamlet left out. As inthe case with the majority of men who enjoy rationally the recreations and social pastimes that come their way, Mr. Schmutz has been a man also diligent in business and has by his ability and industry accumulated a well earned com- petence. Owosso, Mich.— John S. Schleider has purchased ground for an extension of the Sunny Side Greenhouses. Savannah, Ga. — The partnership of F. E. Keilbach and John Wolf has been dissolved, Mr. Keilbach retiring. Superior, Wis — O'SuUivan & Fogarty made a hit on St. Patrick's day with a consignment of shamrocks direct from Ireland. i8gg. The American Florist. 1091 Two Lilies. The two lilies shown in our picture illustrate not only two kinds of flowers but two kinds of growers. They tell the story of whj- at the end of the season one grower can pay his bills and another one cannot and explain better than words can the divergence between market quo- tations and the returns found on thecon- signment slips of some growers. These two lilies were taken without special selection from the stock of two Easter consignments to a New York wholesaler and fairly represent the average quality of each shipment. The grower of the flimsy, wrinkled specijien on the right will no doubt be sadly disappointed when he reads his sales slip; possibly he will find fault; possibly he will transfer his shipments hereafter elsewhere, but wherever hegoesforamarket, nowadays, he will find conditions the same; that is, that buyers know the difference between good and inferior stock and that good and remunerative prices are paid only for good and sufficient cause. Easter Echoes. "About the same," said George Craig in his serene way. "People are buying about as much and aboutthe same kinds as last year," and as he said this, he gave another twitch to the ribbon on the bunch of American Beauties and calmly tackled the next order, seemingly unmindful of the crowding and pushing and talking of customers, salesmen, drivers and boys all about him. I sup- pose if all creation was to burst into a million fragments there would be at least one calm and unexcited entity to the end and that would be George Craig. History does not record any instance in his long and varied career of his ever having been ruffled or excited however great the rush. "Lilies and azaleas, are still the great stand-bys lor Easter, and they led all other plants as usual this year." You can imagine Saturday afternoon before Easter and the crowd surging. A question would be answered and then the obliging George would be swallowed up in a wave of customers and your corres- pondent could put no more questions for fifteen minutes or so. "What other plants sold well this year, Mr. Craig?" "Well, hydrangeas went very well and so did valley in pans. Crimson Ramblers were rather slow with me, especially the larger sizes. White lilacs were nice by way of variety, but there was not much of demand. White and blue muscari were no good. Bougainvillea Sanderiana made a grand showing in the store, the plants being very well grown and just right for an Easter specimen. We had some splendid large plants that were greatly admired by our customers. We had some nice staphelias also — these are good as a white flower for Easter." "How about cut flowers?" "Oh, about as usual. Roses and car- nations sold very well and so did violets, valley, daffodils, and the general run." "How about ," but another tidal wave of humanity smothered the ques- tioned once more and the question died a horning. The next part of the battlefield I found myself in was the stamping ground of the Crawford Rough Riders, with Cap- tain Robert Crawford leading the charge, firey eyed and irresistible as ever. Dur- ing a momentar}' lull in the storm I meekly whispered the usual query. "The best Easter we ever had. We TWO LILIES. expected big things and we are more than satisfied." "The best sellers? Azaleas and lilies, of course. We had plenty of both and could have got more if we had wanted them. Hydrangeas went very well, too. There was a good demand for small Crimson Ramblers notwithstanding its being more of a Christmas color than what people like for Easter." At Landreth's handsome new plant, flower and seed emporium at Tenth and Market, the crowd was great and much business was being done. Mr. Philler, the manager, expressed himself as more than satisfied with their first Easter trade. Considering that it is a new departure for a seed store, and also the new location, it must have taken some hustling to fill the big store with cus- tomers. "How's your firm satisfied so far with their venture up here, Mr. Philler?" "First rate. The new store and the new methods have created no end of talk and have been splendid advertising. It would have been worth all it cost as an adver- tisement of the general business even if we had not taken in a dollar at thecounter." "Does the plant and flower department interfere with the conducting of your regular retail seed business?" "Not at all; we have each department organized and run separately and we find, on the contrary, that each helos the other. The ideal horticultural and agri- cultural store should be able to fill all the wants of people in these lines and be seedsmen, florists and nurserymen com- bined. We formed the notion that Phila- delphia needed an up-to-date seed store and would support at least one that would be managed in up-to-the-minute style, with broad gauge modern methods, untrammeied by ancient customs and traditions and we are pleased to know that our ideas have been verified by the results so far." There can be no doubt that the Lan- dreth move has marked a distinct advance in the annals of the seed trade in Philadelphia and they have set the pace to which other houses will sooner or later have to conform if they would keep up with the procession. It is a healthy influence and full of the brightest augury for the future. In striking contrast to this are the ideals of the next place I visited, although it exhibits in its way quite as remarka- ble ability. In the Battles establishment the ideal is concentration, polish; in the Landreth place the ideal is expansion, all embracing. Battles' has the cleanest cut methods of any flower store here and has set the pace for style and finish for a number of years This year the Battles brigade was divided, the division under Captain Henry being in charge of the annex, a big store on Chestnut, below Broad, where the plants were displayed and from which much of the shipping was done, the main division under Cap- tain George being at the store on Twelfth street, where the cut flowers were handled, together with the general busi- ness of the firm. Your reporter failed in extracting any information from Briga- dier General Battles this time. He was here, there, nowhere — I couldn't corner him. He dislikes reporters, unless they can give him something. I suppose he thinks I revealed enough last December when I commented on his methods. He says, "It's all very fine for the American Florist, but I don't want my competi- tors to wake up. Let them sleep." And so I saunter through the place and try to size up things for myself. Few lilies left; they must have sold well. Quite a num- ber of azaleas left; very few hydrangeas. The big $50 plants of Crimson Rambler 1092 The American Florist. Apt il 8, were there still. They made people gape and talk and were "O. K." as an ad., but I hardly think they found a buyer. Pennock Bros, also had two or three of these big Ramblers and I understood they were not sold. Bart. Cartledge said they had done the biggest Easter busi- ness in the history oi the house. Drift- ing downstairs I had this statement clinched by Charley Kahlert, one of the oldest employes of the house. The reasons for the prosperity of this old house are undoubtedly traceable to the new blood lately infused into it. The modern methods, the energy and enter- prise of the new members of the firm, A. B. Cartledge and J. Liddon Pennock, the originality and good taste displayed, are all bearing good fruit and do credit to the glorious traditions of the fifty years successful history of the house. Not a little of the good business should be credited to Mr. Baxter for his window dressing. Pennock's windows have set the pace here for the past two years and have been a revelation of what can be done in this direction. The displays have not only been strikingly rich, handsome and original, but — and this is a much more difficult achievement — they have always shown the finest taste in arrangement and keen artistic perception. There are few of the flower stores that realize the importance of their window displays for its effect on public patronage. Much more could be made of that splendid asset. My last call was on Joseph Kift & Son. The redoubtable Robert was still in the thick of the fight, although it was after 10 p. m. and he was yet supperless. He was displaying some wonderful foot work and his uppercuts and rushes were quite inspiring to look upon. It reminded me much of the Pennsylvania-Cornell foot- ball scrimmage last fall, only it was more comfortable for the spectators, there being no blizzard to face. "Ah there, Robert? Still in the ring?" "Ves, still in the ring; been prettj' nearly through the ropes several times to-day, though!" Crimson Rambler and Parisian baskets were the features used as leaders here and it is safe to say that no other establish- ment even approached Kift's in these two features. They did an enormous business in them. One customer, a lady but lately come from Paris to reside in Philadelphia, com- plimented Mr. Kift very highly on the taste and originality displayed in these baskets of flowers, which she declared were far ahead of the original Parisian article and a dream of loveliness. It was the inevitable thing whenever a bevy of ladies entered the store to hear them rush pell-mell at these baskets and break into expressions of the greatest admira- tion, bubbling over with rapturous com- ment. I noticed the chenille plant, Acalypha Sanderi, and asked about it. "Well, its a kind of three to one shot." "What's that mean?" "You see, I bought but three and so far have only sold one of them. No, its not in it as an Easter plant, at least not yet. For Christmas I fancy it will go better." "How do you like the Bougainvillea Sanderiana;" "Beautiful thing, that, charming. We had some grand specimens of it and I believe there were a good many of them around. We cannot sell them like azaleas, of course, but to have a few around for display is very effective." "Charley Kahlert, down at Pennock's, told me that valley sold very well this year, in marked contrast to last season. How did you find it?" "Same thing; its queerhow these things come about; valley and violets are a favorite combination this year in hand bouquets, etc." At this point I mercifully let up on my victim and allowed him to go in quest of an oyster stew, while I set my own face homewards. On the way to the car I had GERANIUM LITTLE PINK. to run the gauntlet of George Anderson, who is an interesting talker on the lily question and who was particularly eloquent and good humored on this occasion. Good Easter trade I fancy. Some day I'm going to buv a phono- graph and start George off "on the lily subject and then I may be able to repro- duce him for your entertainment. Its like pulling teeth to get any wrinkles out of him unless you catch him unawares. He and Battles would make a team on that point. The less the other fellow knows the better they like it. If they imagine your going to write something they become dumb as oysters instantly. We had just finished the lily matter and were deep in the mechanism of ham- merless guns when Alexander B. Scott appeared on the scene and what, with his sparkling bits of wisdom, the quips of Edwin Lonsdale and side remarks from half a dozen other gentlemen who had joined the group, your scribe felt that he had matter enough to fill a few more columns; in fact he had got so much that was good that there was great danger of its spoiling unless carefully laid away. Some day it may be dished up for your delectation. For the present, au revoir. G. C. Watson. Philadelphia. New Geraniums. Two new geraniums, originated in this country, are shown in the accompanying illustrations. America is a seedling of the popular Mars, and was raised by Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa. This variety is described as of dwarf growth, the flowers shading from pure white to deep rose. The plant illustrated is in a 5-inch pot. This noveltv will be dis- tributed next year. W. E. Hall, Clyde, Ohio, has secured a promising sort in Little Pink, also a seedling of Mars. The flowers are double and of a beautiful soft shade of pink, similar to that found in Mrs. R. B. Hayes, an old-time variety now rarely met with. Notes and Comments. Mr. Albert Woltemate had a novelty for Easter in the herbaceous plant. Phlox divaricata Canadensis. The flowers are lavender, very much like Vinca major in shape, size and color. They are produced in great profusion on this native phlox. The plant is low growing, very pretty, and is quite hardy hereabouts. A few plants maj' be sold possibly at Easter in greenhouses where people are expected to carry their purchases with them, but it is hardly large enough for the larger cities to sell in quantity, as it can never be anything but a cheap plant. The retailers in large cities are careful to carry only a very limited stock of cheap plants on account of the cost of delivery, as it costs as much frequently to deliver 25 cent plants as it does those selling at .$5 each or more. Mr. Woltemate has a large establishment in which he grows much that he retails, and his store is one of the largest, best arranged and most convenient in the suburbs of any large city. Albert has some very promising seedling carnations which are likely to be heard from in the future. Two double flowering varieties of nasturtiums seen here looked as though thev' ought to be useful in an establishment having a home retail trade. .■Vt ClilTe's greenhouses there was a fine strain of cinerarias. Mr. Cliffe stated that the city retail florists found fault with them because the plants were too i8gg. The American Florist. 1093 GERANIUM AMERICA. small. Had they been larger, he said, quite a number could have been sold for the city trade. It is a mistake for a florist who has a good stand in a thriving locality where a profitable retail trade may be done to try to grow all that can be sold. The sooner it is realized what are the limitations of the fortunate florist who is so situated the more profitable business will be done— all other things being equal, of course. Let the proprietors thereof concentrate their efforts on the production of some few popular specialties and do them extra fine, and lor variety take the pick of the available stock offered bj' other florists, and a much more satisfactory business will be done. William Iv. Harris is the proudest member of the florists' fraternity, at least in Philadelphia, at the present time, and well he maj' be, for it is questionable if any other florist in any other part ot the world who grows to sell to the trade has the supreme satisfaction of having grown a rose bush worth $25 at whole- sale. Mr. Harris is in that happy frame of mind, and got his price. The number at that price was limited, it is true, but he had more of the ,$10 and $15 sizes, which sold equally as readily as did the $25 sizes. No matter bow high the price the florist gets who grows to sell at whole- sale, the retailer keeps step, and gets $50 in five or ten minutes without moving a muscle for what it has possibly cost the grower the major part of the price charged to grow. William K. is an honor to the profession, both to the wholesale as well as the retail trade. When talking tooneol the most promi- nent retail florists in Philadelphia a few days ago about the enormous profits made by them, on the line of the more they pay for flowers the greater their profits, he said in real earnest, "The dealer is entitled to every penny he makes," which was granted, with this reminder, that the man who grows flowers and plants to sell exclusively at wholesale is entitled to more than he now receives. Now how are we to regulate these matters? In the good old times that James Kent, Sr., delights to talk about, when Andrew Dryburg held the camellia trade in Phila- delphia well within his own establish- ment, he manipulated the market some- what after this fashion: A customer desiring camellias would approach the citadel of the "Camellia Kmg" with more or less diffidence and with no little trepidation he would knock at the outer gate. After reasonable delay the inside guardian would approach with delibera- tion and inquire in stentorian tones, "Who's there?" "It is I," says the retail florist. "It is I, who prays thy good Master Dryburg to give me 150 of the best white camellias thou hast in stock." The guardian reported the message to the king of Eighteenth and Cherry streets, the object of the request of the retail florist. "Ask him," said his majesty, "if he cannot get along with 125, because blooms are scarce just now." After some parleying the customer said that he would like 150 camellias, but if he could not get that number 125 would have to do. After another delay, similar to that which we have to undergo at a drug store, the 150 blooms, which at the lowest price would be 25 cents each, were brought and the retailer went on his way rejoicing, feeling that an effort had been made to accommodate him. Mr. Dryburg cut all his camellia flowers every day, and put them where he and the only man he employed could get to them when an order came, and in this cellar or vault, or wherever they were stored, they may have been held by the thousands, but the customers never knew it, because they were not allowed within the sacred portals where they were kept. Some flowers may have gone to waste, but those who bought them were kept in ignorance of the fact, and the price was maintained. In this way, it is stated upon good authority, Mr. Dryburg, of Philadelphia, cleared for many years upwards of $20,000 a year. There are too many in the business of growing plants and flowers to be able to do in like manner in these days. The Parisian baskets of living plants are again a feature in the 1899 Easter trade in Philadelphia, and in this con- nection a quantity of the smaller grown plants, both flowering and foliage, may be used to good advantage, and there is hardly any limit to the extent to which this idea may be pushed. Any florist, be he in a large or small way, with the necessary amount of taste, can fill and have on hand at least a few of these so- called French baskets made up in difter- ent styles, if for no other purpose than to give suggestions for good and for particular customers to order from. The weather has been the worst ever known in this city to bring along both flowering plants and flowers for Easter- tide, and it is to be hoped the dealers during vhe latter end of the week will be more fortunate in that respect to aid in the delivery of these choice and perishable articles than the grower has been during all of the past winter in their produc- tion. E. L. [The foregoing notes, written March 29, were received too late for last issue, for which they were intended. — Ed.] CARNATIONS. CULTURAL NOTES. April S. — In spite of the fact that it is snowing to-day and the temperature anywhere but near the proper degree for the planting out of carnations, it is high time arrangements were made for the same. My own preparation consists of leav- ing the ventilation on the young plants day and night, but at the same time not allowing the temperature to go below 35°, topping the long-legged fellows and keeping them free from weeds and prop- erly watered. Last week the field in which they are to be planted was given a liberal coating of well rotted manure, about seventy-five loads to the acre This week it will be plowed under to a depth of about eight inches. In some soils the plowing can be done deeper but it is never wise to turn up any subsoil for carnations. Harrow as deeply as possi- ble and thoroughly. I usually go over the field about six times with a heavy, long toothed harrow. Throw up ridges for the rows the distance apart your space will allow and leave these in the rough until you come to plant. When you come to plant let a man go ahead with a rake and level oft" the ridges, raking out the clods and bringing them down to within two or three inches of the level. Follow him up with a dropper and the planter right after. This gives you nice moist soil to plant in and allows planting to be done at any time, regard- less of the weather, excepting in cases of a day with a high dry wind, and then it pays to wait. Where you have but a small lot to plant it is, perhaps, better to wait until there is promise of a rain and then hustle them out, but with 60,000 1094 The American Florist. Apru years' experience In growing Beauties and other roses, carnations, bedding stock, etc . as assistant. Address H W H, Lock Box 21. Schoharie. N. Y. SITDATION WANTBD— By pracucal florist, deco- rator and design worker: have 15 years' experi- ence, am married ol years of age. Would like posl- tlcultural business and greenhouse plants: able to manage nuisery. Highly recommended and excellent references. Applv to the Director of the Grando Ktahllssements d'Uortlculture de Roubalx-Courcolng. Nord, France. w ANTED— A rop« Krower: sltiKle WANTED— Two youDg men to workin greenhouses. Must have some knowledge of the same. Ad- dreea Box 913, Peoria. 111. WANTED— A gardener who throughly understands the nursery buslnpss as well as llorlsi. German preferred. Mil Woodlawn Ave . Chicago. WANTED— A BluKle man with experience at rose growing. Must hhve best of relerences. Write to John' Breitmeyeu A: Sons. Mt. Clemens, Mich. W^ Bybon H. Ivks, Albuquerque. N. M. ^0 FOK SALE— norlst store at '-'.57 W. Jefle'son St, principal street In Louisville, Ky. Address aa above. F 103 Sale or RENT- a well estaollshed florist business. Good opportunity, care American Florist. Chicago. FOR SALE OR RENT- Four greenhouses 18x125, and all stock and tools, on Third St.. most aristo- cratic driveway In Louisville. Address 257 W. Jefferson St., Louslvllle. Ky. FOR SALE OR RENT- Twelve large greenhouses, 40.000 feet of glass: well stocked with plants; hot water and steam. Located near Trenton, N. J. Will make terms very easy. For particulars address B. C. KtrgEB, Trenton. N. J. CnD DCMT "■''■t' privileKe to buy, in Salt run ni.l1 I Lake city, Utah, the Kensington Greenhouses, consisting of 3 houses 18x100, one house •2Ux45, heated with hot water, flowing well, good pressure, no charge for water. Stock sold very cheap. Reason for selling, old age. Good place for cut flowers. Ground to raise 6000 carna- month.'''°'jS?rL" Kensiflgton Greenhouses, man preferred. For particulars address Salt Lake City. Utah. It i .AMERICAN fLORIST. write to an advert 1100 The American Florist. April 00 medium " " ;t 00® 4.00 short " " 1.00® 2 00 Perles Meteors " Kalserlns t! 00® 8.O0 «.00® 8.00 0 00® 8.00 Lily of the Valley Pittsburg. Roses, Beauties Brides, Bridesmaids April (i. 12.00@50 00 2.00® 8.00 Nlphetos, Perles.... 2 00® 5 00 smiiax .";:::;:::* HarrlBll per dozen 1.60® 2 40 Tu IpB 1.00® 3.00 Callas per dozen 1.2j@2.00 ROSES CARNATIONS , VAUEY FERNS GALAX and IVY LEAVES and all kind3 of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Headquarters \sWester.n Pennsylvaixia./ WM. F. KASTING & CO Wholsale Florists. 444 s L(^N(J UlSTANC'ETEI-EPHON All kinds of Florists Supplies & Wire B^^~Con8lgnmentfl of good atock We get daily new customers because we have the reputation that all orders are punctually filled. F. STOKES, Manager. XTH AVE, E2il85. ssignson hand, solicited. UARDY GUT FERNS $1.00 per J 000. GALAX LEAVES, Jl.OO per 1000; 5000, $4.C0; 10,000, $7.50l LAUREL ROPING. PALM LEAVES. ETC.. ETC. H. £. Hartford, 17 Chapman Place, - BOSTON. MASS. IF YOU or your neighbor have any reason to wish a change in the manner in which you are hsted in our 1899 Directory, drop us a postal card now, to aid us in the work of revision for the next issue. THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn St., Chicago i8gg. The a m eric a n F l o ris t. 1101 ILLINOIS GUT FLOWER GO. J. B. DEAMUD 51-53 WABASH AVE. CHICAGO ♦ Per 100. LIL. HARRISII....$ 8.oo(" $10.00 CALLAS io.oor<( 12.50 TULIPS 2.00® 3.00 PRICE LIST. Per Doz. }3,50(a)$3.fl0 l.S5(S) 2.00 short 7dW. 1. 00 BRIDES . . . per 100, $3.00@$5.00. Per 100 BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS . . . $3.00(u $5.00 PERLES. S.OOiui 4.00 C.VRNATIONS, colored 1.00® 1.50 white 1.00(a) 1.50 fancv 3.00® 6.00 ROMAS " " 3.00 VALLEY 3.00 VIOLETS, double 60® .75 sinfcte .50 FANCY FERNS ($2.00 per M) . . .20 SMI LAX 25.00@30.00 ADIANTDM 1.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, string .60 600.000 FEET OF CUT FLOWERS We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSRS and CARNA- TIONS. We are headquarters for Hue AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., - CHICAGO. AHERICAN BEAUTY E.itra long stem per doz., $«.00 to $5.00 24-in. stem •' 3.00 12 1.00 riETEOR per 100, 4.00 to fi.OO BRIDeSHAID " 4.00 to 6.00 BRIDE " 4.00to 6.00 PERLE '■ 4.00to 5.00 CARNATIONS " 2.00 fancy " 3.00 to 4.C0 ROMANS " 3.00 VALLEY " 3.00 to 4.00 DAFFODILS " 3.00 All other Steele at lowest maricet prices. No charge for paclcing. McKELlAR & WINTERSON, Wholesale Florists. ^^^^CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED..5t^^^ 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, - - OHXO..z\.O0. OUR SPECIALTIES: LARGEST ""wholesale ORCHIDS, HIGH-GRADE ROSES, House in Chicago. CARNATIO^S and VIOLETS. 17-Full Line FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Seeds. Bulbs. Hardy Stock. WHOLESALE DEALER IN CROWER OF ROSES. CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONfi, 37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL. Mention American Florist. Bentheyi&Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ^^^Consignments solicited Always mention the American Florist when writing advertiaers. Wbol^ale power/\arH?fe CHICAOO. Aptll 7. Roses, Beantles, extra long, per doz. 4 ( 15 12 > s.ro 3 oil ■i m I 50 1 25 1 (10 Brtdns 3 00(a> 7.00 Brtdesmalds i 00® 7 00 Perles s.OO® 6 00 Meteors 3.00® i; UO CamatlonB 1 10® 2 CO fancy 3 00® 5 00 Lllyof tho vaUey 3 00® 6.00 Adlantnm 1.00 Common ferns .25 Smllai 3.00(34 00 per doz. Asparsgui. 50.00(866.00 Violets BO® 75 Dutch Uyaclnths 4 .(10 Roman - 2.00® 4 00 NanlssuB 2.lOw. 4 00 Oallas 10,00 HarrlBll 6 00®10.00 Tmlpa 2.00® 4 00 Datludlls 3 00® 4.00 Say: " Saw it in the Florist." E H. Hunt THE -OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- GUT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Qo Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Bassett&Washburit 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and On A dAi>f.m^ SUPPLIES yjj, ' FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 84 Hawley Street, BOSTON, CIIICINIIATI CUT FLOWER CO, i 416 Walnut St.. CINCINNATI, OHIO. ConslgnmentB Solicited. Special Attention Qlvento Shipping Ordere. H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... 1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. CHAS. B. STAHL Wbolesala Florist, 27 S. nth St., Telephone 63-64. pniLADELPHIA. Orders by mnll. telegraph or telephone will receive prompt alteiillon. ConelpntneniBOf good etock BoHclttd. BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE GALAX LEAVES. For Decorating and all Florists' Designs. CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linville. Mitchell Co.. N. C. M/ .... #■<•<'* _T- • ■ '" FIRST f^ f ' -^ QUALITY DAGGER FERNS, .$1.50 per M. FANCY FERNS, $2.00 per M. Oalax Leaves, hroii/i- or as>.)rtuj, $1.00 per M. Laurel Festooning, .lii.OU |.it 100 yds. Fini- buucliL-d L;iurel. 50 cents per biin-1]. CHtO-VSTl^ FJBJRrV oo., 27 Beacon St., BOSTON, MASS. Whol^ale power/\arl^fe Philadelphia. April 5. RoBOB.Teaa 4.00® 8.00 •• extra 10.00 Beauties, extra per doz. i 00@ 5.00 firsts •' ■■ a 00® 3 00 seconds •■ 1.00(» 2.00 Carnations 1 50® 3 00 Lily of the valley. Tulips 3.U0@ 4.00 Asparagus plumosus 50.00 Sprengerll sprays 5.00 Smllax 30.0C@2i.0O Violets, double 25® .75 Nnrclspl. Roman Hyacinths 3 00® 4 00 Adlantum 1.00® 1.50 ■ Mignonette 2.00® 4.0J Boston, April 5. Boseg, Beauties, best 20.00®.% 00 medium 10 CO® 26 00 culls .... 5.00@10 00 Brides. Bridesmaids. Meteors.. 4 00® 3 00 Carnations, ordinary 1 00® I 50 fancy 2 00® 3 00 Lily of the valley, Mignonette l.CO® 2.00 Violets 20® 60 HHrrlsll lilies 8 (0® 10 00 Tulips, Daflodlls l.OC® 3 (0 Roman Hyacinths, Narcissus P. White. 1 50® 2 00 Callas 8.00®10 00 Smllax .H.0O®12.00 Asparagus, strings 60.00 - HEADQUARTERS ;.;^t,N YORK GIVE US A TRIAL.!' WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Ufll C IT JlCTIIIft Wholesale Com- ffflTIi ri rAdllllUf mission Florist. 495 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In FlorlBte' Supplies & Wire DeslKos. O. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET, m ST. LOUIS, MO. ^r A complete line of Wire Deaigrns. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3134 Olive Street, j* j* j* St. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. Tell them where you saw the ad. EDWARD REID, Wholesale Fiorisi 1526 flANSTEAD STREET, Long Distance 'Phone. PHILADELPHIA. Dumont & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Carnations a Specialty.^'j*^* 1305 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. Telephone 3!i22 d. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17lh Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Long Distance 'Phone l-41-'26 D. Consignments of Roses. Carnations. Violets solicited. ..MILTON W. WOODROFFE.. Successor to WM. C. SMITH, Wholesale Florist, 1604 LUDLOW STREET. ^ PHILADELPHIA. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, 17 N. JUNIPER STREET, ^"^^Hi^^MJ^A. PHILADELPHIA, PA. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. hmm FiBsns Nais. strings 10 feet long', 50 CENTS. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. Business Methods are right you can make a profit on an' advertisement here. j8gg. The American F'lorist. 1103 THOMAS YOIJNO, Jr. Wholesale Florist^ 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Decker, Blauvelt Co. • WHOLESALE FLORISTS • 42 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Telephone 2387-l8th St. Shipping orders will receive prompt and careful attention. Top Grade Extra Carnations. JOHN I. RAYNOR, BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS. 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. WftLTER F. SHERlDftN, -aEMU FLORIST 29 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. Price List on application J. K. ALLEN, Wholesale Florist. Specialties: AIMFRICAN BEAUTY ROSES AND VIOLETS. Special Stoch. 87 W. 28lh St., NEW YORK CITY. typrlce Lists 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, «ut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 1054-38. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cut Flower 8ales at 6 o'clock Kvery Momlne DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Mention the American Florist. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. WM. H. GUNTHER. 3D West 29th Street. NOTICE Lo FLOWER GROWERS Our customers call for more Roses, Carnations and Violets. Send consignments to E8TABL..8ED J. J. PERKIlNS Sc CO., 1872. 52 West 29th St.. NEW YORK. Choice Carnations Choice Roses .^.^ Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^ale f[ower/\arK?fe NEW TOKK, Aprils. KoseB, BeautlcB select 20. " medium 10. Ulrlch Brunner 15 " BrldeBmalda. BrldoB, Meteors... 2 " Morgana, Cuslns Perles 2 Camatlona fancy 2. Violets Lily of the valley. Tallps Roman Uyaclnths, Freeaias Uarrlail nines 5 Daflodlla 1 Mitinonette 2 Buffalo, April f. Boaea, Beauties , 10 Brides, Bridesmaids, Meteors... 2 " Perles. Nlpbetos 2 " Kalserlna 2 Camatlona, ordinary 1 .00<335.00 OOSlfi OO .00® 6 00 00® 20. 00 .00® 3 00 .00® 8.00 75® 1 2.i ,00® 4.00 .35« .50 .759 2 00 50® 1.00 00® 10 OO OOSO 2 00 (0® 4 00 T5(Si 1 00 oo®4aoo .00®i5 00 50 00 1.00 .oa®50 OO «(* 8.00 .0(® 5.00 .00® 8.00 Smilai 15 Adtantam .j 1. Asparsffna 50 Hardy Ferns Violets Uarrlsll 6 Tulips, DaflodllB 1. .25 30® l.tO OO'SIO.OO 00® 3.00 0091000 00® 5.0O rURDY&BLflUVELT Sweet Peas, Roses, Violets, Smilax, Carnations. S7 West 30th St., NEW YORK. Telepho-ve. No. 260^38. Dally market quotations to applicants. MILIiANG & CO. Commission Florists 48 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. ROSES VIOLETS LILIES JULIUS LANG 53 WEST 30th STRtir NEW YORK CARNATIONS Telephone 9 J 3-38. Mentiou the American Florist. TheNewYork 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 Orderi. M. A. HART. Commission °'?n''" Cut Flowers, 44 WEST 29th STREET, NEW YORK OITY. THE BEST MARKET IN NEW YORK. 'Phone 1307 38tll St. ford Bros... ae<^ Wholesale Florists III West 30th Street, NEW YORK. Consignmenti Solicited. Telephone, 260 38th St Established 1891. Tel. 1619-38. G. E. BRADSHAW, UIIT riOWBrS COMMISSION 117 WEST 30th STREET, Consignments Solicited. NEW YORK. KELSEY'S SOUTHERN GflLflX LEAVES, brilliant green and BRONZE. Information of the introducer UIDI 111 D VCI CCV (ISO Tremont Bldg., HAnLAN r, KCLolI, boston, mass. Prop'r Highlands Nursery, in Xo. Carolina. CAN fill YOUR ORDERS FOR FINE B EAUriES RIDESMAIDS RIDES ^^ CARNATIONS. Edw. C. Horan, WHOLESALE FLORIST. 34W. 29thSt.,nNEW YORK. Write for Price Iiist. VIOLETS VALLEY ROMANS NARCISSUS POINSETTIA American Florist 1104 The American Florist. April 8^ The gEEt) TRat)E. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. BTTtRETT B. CLARK, Pres. ; J08. A. BOLQIANO. iBt Vloe-f*re».; 8. F. Willard, Wettaereaeld, Conn., Seo'y J._ Blaauw, Boskoop, Holland, has arrived and will remain with the Amer- can trade until May 10. The American Beet Sugar Company, with a capital of $20,000,000, was recently incorporated at Trenton, N. J. Visited Chicago: A. J. Brown, Grand Rapids, Mich.iN. B. Keenev, Leroy, N. Y.; E. L. Coy, Salem, N. Y.; Mr. Ulla- thorne, Memphis, Tenn. John Speelman, representing C. J. Speelman & Sons, Sassenheim, Holland, has arrived in New York to devote the time till May 23 to a round of his customers. Advices from California dated Apiil 1 indicate that for the present the outlook for a good onion crop is very favorable, the long looked tor rain having come and been of great benefit to the crops. Let- tuce is the only item still somewhat doubtful. Cleveland. unheard of easter weather ruins trade which promised to eclipse all records.— snow and frost on the eve of easter. The anxious speculation as to weather probabilities that existed during the early part of last week is over now and we know the worst, Nothing worse in weather could possibly have been given us at this season of the year. Each day was worse than its predecessor and Sat- urday capped the climax. It snowed, it blew, it froze. Never once was there less than two degrees of frost and all day it varied between that and eight degrees, with a miserable wind all the time and three or four inches o< slushy snow underloot. Everybody suffered, stores, markets and the various smaller estab- lishments scattered about that retail their own product. We never want another such exhibition of the weather man's ill temper. As a result the business done, accord- ing to practically uniform reports, com- pares unfavorably with the previous season, the average loss being about one- fourth all around, plants and cut flowers both suffering. In spite of the loss of business,the amount ofwork required was enormously increased by the necessity of extra wrapping and other care in hand- ling and delivery. The bad weather earlier in the week also caused buyers to put off their purchasing to the last day, so that when the rush came, some cus- tomers left the different stores without being served. We have worked harder and done less business; we have stock • left on our hands that might have been sold and are out that much, but in view of the weather, we thank Heaven it is no worse. On the market cut flowers sold out pretty well, but plants, more especially azaleas, were left in large quantities. Azaleas all around showed symptoms of being overdone, especially in the large size, and it is to be hoped that warning has been taken in time by all. Lilies were in sufficient supply, but had the weather been fairly good, there is no doubt that the demand would have exceeded the stock in shajDe to sell. In cut flowers, carnations, violets and roses sold best. and in the first two items the demand exceeded the supply with nearly every- body. Of bulbous stock there was plenty and one or two were overstocked with valley. Carnations retailed at from .">0 cents to $1.50 per dozen, some fancy Bradts bringing the latter figure. Roses sold at about $2 per dozen. Lilies were offered at $2.50 to %'.\ per dozen. Valley and bulb stock of all kinds retailed at from 50 cents to 75 cents per dozen according to quality and the place you bought it at. Violets went at from 50 cents to 75 cents per bunch. In all these, however, the depressing effect of the weather must be taken into considera- tion. Had that been right there seems to be little doubt that, not only would prices have been somewhat higher and more firmly maintained, but all good stock would have been sold and we would have enjoyed the largest and best Easter trade that Cleveland has so far had. John Leschner, formerly with the F. R. Williams Co., has taken the establish- ment of the Rockport Nursery Co. and will go into business for himself. A. St. Paul. Easter trade was good, fully twenty per cent better than last year. The weather was unfavorable for the plant trade, cold northwest winds prevailing the entire week, with the mercury nearly down to zero several mornings. On that account the cut flower trade was better than the plant line. All plants had to be carefully wrapped for delivery, making the work slow and tedious and keeping some of the boys at work until the wee sma' hours of Sunday. In the plant line there was a fair supply of good stock. A great many lilies were inferior and deformed, owing to the disease and to improper methods of growing. Prices on lilies were well maintained at 25 cents per bud at retail. Azaleas were in good demand and have lost none of their old time popularity. Hydrangeas sold well, as did cinerarias and hyacinths. Crimson Rambler roses and -Metrosideros, or bottle brush, were the novelties of the season and sold at sight. There was a good sale on palms, araucarias and ferns. In cut flowers roses, carnations, violets and lilies sold well, but bulbous stock went slowly and was only used in assorted boxes. Lily of the valley, which we once considered choice and appro- priate at all times, sold slowly. Green stock was in good demand with a very limited supply. John A. May hadanumber of novelties, including sweet peas, pa^onias and bridal roses. The exhibition of the Lawson carnation some weeks since has stimu- lated the sale of the divine flower with him. Holm & Olsen hadavery creditable dis- play of all seasonable plants and were well pleased with the week's business. L. L. May & Co. had an elegant stock of plants, their hydrangeas with eight and ten large clusters of bloom and heads three to four feet in diameter being the cynosure of all eyes. Thei*- stock of lilies was exceptionally good, though they lost fully one-third of the Harrisii from disease. A. S. Swanson had an extra store for plants and sold out all his stock. His Crimson Ramblers were very fine and readily brought $5 each. R. C. Sieger has opened a new store on St. Peters street. Fred. Schulze, who lost nearly all his stock by freezing at New Years, now has a good stock of spring bedding plants. Owing to thecool and backward spring violets are still coming in, good flowers and long stems. The shipping trade at Easter was the best ever known, nearly every small hamlet in the northwest receiving its- quota of Flora's offerings. Chris Hansen has been arrested for neglect in not putting up warning signals at a street excavation. We have been stormed by the Dutch army of bulb sellers. Among others were Mr. Goemans, Mr. Krosschell, Mr. Van Zanten and Mr. Keur. Felix. Cycas Stems. 'VW'H expect a large consignment of fine Cycas Revoluta Steins, size -i to 10 in., weight 3 to 10 lbs., original cases of about 2S0 lbs. Prices on application. Our Trade List of Japanese Plants will be ready in two weeks. SUZUKI & IIDA, II Broadway, NEW YORK. MAIN OFFICf : YOKOHAMA, JAPAN. ALM W7 * fRESn e:^^^<2^ ON HAND 100 1000 3000 icosWeddeliana $1.00 t8,00 {22.50 Kentia Belmoreana 1,00 6.50 17,50 Latania Borbonica 50 2,50 6.50 Pandanus Utilis 1.50 12,50 36.00 Araucaria Excelsa 1.00 V.-SO Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 125 10.00 Dracaena Indivisa., , per o/ , 50c, J. L. SCHILLER, ...404 East 34th Street. NEW YORK CITY. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦ j ELECTROS... ^ I I for Catalogue Purposes. X ▼ VJ^E have a large assortment of ^ A '^ strictly high-class halftones of ^ A \vhlch wo can supply electros suitable X X I'lr catalogue illustration. If you need X X 'luirrmeiits and we will submit i'r(.>ofs X X of the illustrations in stock X ♦ Price for cash only 15 cents per square inch. ♦ ♦ THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., ♦ J 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, j ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Every s-Toui-rof Flowers should try ARMSTRONG'S New Ever-Blooming Single Tuberose. CertiBcate of Merit from S, .V, V. and 0, 11, and Shaw Gold Medal for a new plant of merit, $5.00 per 100. LUTHER ARMSTROflG. ^'''l^'lt.^'^i.'ko. Flense Mention The American Florist. i8gg. The American Florist. 1105 EXTRA SIZED White Roman Hyacinths. IS to IS otms. IN CASE LOTS (1500 BULBS), PER 1000 ONLY $15 00. For order now. F. 0. B. oars New York City or Chicago, a full line of all Imported and Dormant Plants at proportionate rates. Four Reasons why it will be to your advantage to place your fall bulb order with us: FIRST. We will make you first early shipment of all kinds of forcing bulbs which are required for Thanksgiving and Holiday forcing. By doing this, you save about two weeks of im- portant time over general orders placed in France and Holland. SECOND. If any of the bulbs or cases of bulbs prove inferior on arrival we can replace them with satisfactory stock within five days, at original prices. Rejected stock from Europe cannot be replaced under six weeks, or must be re-purchased here at advanced prices and a delay in planting. THIRD. It is undoubtedly an advantage to place the entire responsibility for your import stock upon one firm. By com- bining your entire order with us we accept responsibility for delivery of all the stock at the right time, and of the best grades that can be furnished. Knowing that you depend on us wholly for such supplies, we do our best to give you satisfactory results. FOURTH. We will guarantee that the total cost of your im- ported stock if bought through us, will be as low as if placed separately with six different houses. CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph Street. VflUGHflN'S SEED STORE. New York: 14 Barclay Street. REFERENCES! References as to the quality of Bulbs we supply can be given from almost all the leading Bulb Importers in the principal cities of the United States and Canada. Intending purchasers may write to our Agent, MR. H. S. VAN WAVEREN, - 41 Broadway, New York. SEGERS BROS., Wholesale Bulb Growers, LISSE, HOLLAND. Special Offer Japan Bulbs 100 $3.5(1 n .W 8.U0 2.5U 3.00 Dozens amountiug to 50 at 100 prices. Send for our New List of Spring and Summer Bulbs, Roses. Clematis, etc. Address H. H. BERGER & CO., 47 Barclay St., New York. tESTABLISHED 1878 > 12 Auratum ,7x9 . . . S .60 9x11 . . . .75 monster . . . . . l.K Rubrum 6x8 ... .40 8x9 ... ,50 9x11 . . . . . . .65 monster . . . . . . 1,00 7x9 . . . .6,") 9x11 . . . . . . .80 " 11x12 . . . 1.25 Melpomene, 7x9 . . . . . . ,40 9x10. . . . ... ,65 HAERENS BROS. One of the Leading Horticultural Establishments in Belgium of products for American market. Over lUty larue L■^<■enhou^es mtkI exten- sive nurseries devoted to plants purposely for the American trade: INDIAN AZALEAS, PALMS. ARAUCARIAS BAYS, FICUSES, RHODODENDRONS, HARDY GHENT AND MOLLIS AZA- LEAS, SPIR^AS, TUBEROUS- ROOTED BEGONIAS, GLOX- INIAS, ERICAS, BORON- lAS, ETC., ETC, Ask for our price list on New Aza eas and perfect Kentias Forsteriana and Be moreana, 5 to 7 feet hisfli .incl upwards. HEPKESENTATIVE IN AMISRICA TILL MAY 1ST. AUGUST HAERENS. care of Henry Bischoff Co., Park Row, NEW YORK CITY. Bankers. Ri-pteirntali-.es of the foUoi^ivg European Houses: The Horticultural Co.. Boskoop. Holland. H- P. Roses. Utiodod.-ndr.iiis, cleiualis, Hardv Azaleas, etc. Rudolf Van Til & Co . Hillegom, Holland. Dutcb Bulbs. Jules Gauchault, Orleans. France, French Seedlings and Sl(..-k^. V Lemoine. Aancy. France. Novelties a Specialty. Snoeck Bros.. Gendbrugge. Belgium. Kictis Cuttings, I'alius, Arauearias, Hay Trees, etc. Goods of these firms kept on hand \a season. 400 111 For SsAQ. k^!"9Sl5ns less 'New Stone" Tomato Seed* 1898 crop: fine stock and heaviest bearer and finest tomato grown, (a) 50 cts. per lb. We are now tak- ing contracts for 1899 crop Livingston's "New- Stone" Tomato Seed, Send us vour orders at once for spot stock or 1899 crop. Seed Growers/or HIILIAMS & MILLARD, the IVholsale Trade. GLENWOOD. IOWA. 1106 The American Florist. Aprils^ The Nursery Tm^de. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. A. L. Brooke, Pres.: E. albertson. Vlce-Pres.; 'QIOBOE C. Seaoer, Bocbester. N. T.. Seo'y. Warren H. Manning, the Boston land- scape architect, has been at Minneapolis ithis week, advising the park board. The Storrs & Harrison Company re- iports a very heavy demand for peach -trees since the February freeze. Other ■dealers tell the same story. The backward spring has greatlv retarded the work of filling the many orders which some weeks ago gave nur- serymen assurances of a very busy season. C. RiBSAM & Son, Trenton, N. J., an- nounce that a tax assessment of $1800 an acre has caused them to determine to retire from business. They have seventy- five acres. San Francisco. — Alexander Craw, •quarantine officer of the state board of horticulture, has refused to permit the distribution of 152,000 hop plants from Kent, England, alleging them to be infested with vermin. Judge John B. Stone, of Kansas City, is being sued ior $3000 for having killed a neighbor's tree, particularly valued for its associations. Judge Stone, for some unknown reason, bored a large auger hole in it and filled the cavity with coal ■oil. Detroit. 'PLANT SALES ONLY BEGINNING. — PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR.— florists' CLUB STILL PROSPERS. — NOTES. Easter week was very cold and stormy and much complaint was heard, but now that the busy season is over every one seems to be satisfied. The cut flower trade was not as heavy as some expected but plants sold better than ever before. The wholesalers complained of the short- age of carnations and roses and nearly everyone had too few salable plants. Decorative stock did not go very well and •all the growers are now speculating as to what they can supply for flowering plants next year; they all think that the sale for plants has only just commenced and that variety is what is most needed. .A few growers offered violets in pots and they went well. The Florists' Club is continuing along the road of prosperity, much interest being taken. Six new members were ■elected at the last meeting. Our next gathering will be a smoker. J. F. Sullivan is out with" a very fine new wagon. R. F. Indianapolis. "VARYING LOCAL REPORTS SHOW A BETTER EASTER THAN FOR SEVERAL YEARS. — FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION MEETS. — NOTES. Easter business may he said to have brought more money to the florists of this city than for the last two or three years. Thegreatly varying reports, how- ever, make it appear that the profits were very unevenly divided; all kinds of ■expressions may be heard. A very high wind and freezing temperature had a depressing influence on plant trade, but at the same time stimulated the cut flower business. Cut flowers were sold out completely and very good prices prevailed. The higher grade of plants, -azaleas, cinerarias and lilies were pretty well cleared up, while there was surplus of bulbous stock. The stores also suffered from the unfavorable weather, although not to such an extent as the market trade. Luckily for those who had invested too heavily in cut flowers, large funeral orders which came in on Monday not (raly cleared up the surplus but required other shipments. Tuesday night the monthly meeting of the Florists' Association took place in Huntington & Page's new store. The presence of E. G. Hill made the evening very interesting. The association made arrangements for a display of bedding plants at the agricultural rooms at the state capitol on May 2. No premiums will be awarded and the public will be admitted free. The object in view is to promote interest in plants for bedding purposes. Philip Conway, formerly in charge of the grounds of the Indianapolis Water Company, intends starting in business in this city. Jas. Hanson, of the Garfield park force will probably take Mr. Con- waj''s place. H. Junge. Nashville, Tenn. Upon the wholethe Easter trade in this city was very satisfactory. The demand was about equal to that of last year but the supply was smaller and prices very much higher. Most of the florists were compelled to purchase, as home grown stock was short and not so good in qual- ity as it might have been. Lilies turned out better than anticipated, but there were not as many handsome, full-flowered plants as usual. Some very pretty blooming lilacs and potted hydrangeas were the novelties and sold well. Cycla- mens and other small plants also went at fair prices. The supply of roses was exhausted early Saturday afternoon and all kinds of smaller flowers were taken as substitutes. Violets were plentiful and brought good prices. M. C. Dorris. BERBERIS THUNBER6II... Kiue, :;-.\Har old, busliy plaiit.s, transplanted, 1» to :.'4 in., SlO-00 per hundred. A larai- assortment or Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Evergreens. Descriptive CataloRue and Wholesale Pri.;e List for all in the trade. SAMUEL C. MOON. MORRISVILLE, Bucks Co., PA. CLEMATIS. Large flowerinsz, either dormant or trrowino; in pota, stron;;, healthy, home-jirown plants, lOlead- mg sorts, $3.50 per dozen; $20.00 per 100. Downing Gooseberry, 25,000 1 and '2 year, very low. H. P. Roues, leading kinds tl.50dO'£ ; tlO perlOO Monthly Kn8e8,4-ln-, fine plants. 1.00 '• 8 Peeontes, tmst market sorts 1.25 " 8 Bmllax, stronK. fine plants. 3 Inch 2 F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III. 50.000 DORMANT OWN ROOTS FIELD-GROWN In Cold Storage, Chicago. Leadinj? varieties of Hybrid Perpetuals, No. I, cut back to 34 to 30 inches, 3 or more branches, t76 00 per M, Hardy Climbers and Mme- Plantier, $35.00 per M. .Marechal Niel, No. 1, $7,5.00 per M. Yellow Rambler, No. 1, $50.00 per M. Same varieties, one size smaller, at special prices. i:^~Li»t of varieties on application. 4DDREB8 "W. F. HEIKES, Manager, 130B-13I0 Unity Building, - CHICAGO. R05ES Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. PEONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. ' The Reading Nnrgery, READING, OLASS. mSTABI.IHHKTl 1864. ViburnufflTomentosuffl A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSsPEc^ALTY Price list and descriptive catalOKue on application. REA BROTHERS. Norwood, Mass. F. &F. NURSERIES^ Wholesale Growers, TREES & PLANTS in Full Assortment. TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. SPRINGFIELD, EW JERSEY. MOONS TREES GROW. ■ 5,oaoOak8, 3 to 8 feet. Assorted Varieties, finely rooted. 100,000 Mapleg, S to 16 feet. Sugar Norway, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, straight and fine; special quotations. Beach, European and Pur- ple leaved Birch, cut leaved Weeping White and Yellow Elms, Ash, Lindens, Horse Chestnuts, Mag- nolias and Willows; in fact an immense stock of choice Deciduous Trees, Send list of your wants for estimate or call and see our stock. Trade Lists, also 40-page Detcriptive Illustrated Catalogue free on application. Only 60 miles from New York City; only 30 miles from Philadelphia. THE Wm. H. MOON CO., Morrisvilie, Pa. D^^OCO FIELD-GROWN. r^VyOCO. 2-YEAR-OLD. stock 13 in the very best condition, with Rood, fibrous roots. American Beauty, own roots | La France, " Hermosa, " per 100, $13.00 Gen. Jacqueminot, " Magna Ctiarta, " J Kaiserin Aijgusta Victoria, budded \ ^qq ^^^^^ Mme. Caroline Testout, y Crimson Rambler, extra heavy, 3-year-old per doz. $3.00; ver 100, $20.00 Yellow, White and Pink Ramblers, 2-jeai--old per 100, $15.00 BUDDED ROSES, per lOO, Jii.OO; per 1000, $100.00. Duchess of Albany John Hopper Paul Neyron Capt. Christy Mme. G. Luizet American Beauty Gloire Lyonnaise Marshall P. Wilder Fisher Holmes La France Prince Camille de Rohan Baron Bonstettin Coquette des Alps Baroness Rothschild Mabel Morrison Souv. de la Malmaison Gen. Jacqueminot Mme. Chas. Wood Boule de Neige Anna de Diesbach Mrs. John Laing Gen. Washington Magna Charta I'Irich Brunner Large Stock of CLEMATIS, AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, HYDRANGEAS P. C, P/EONIES. '* X'^yS^r"^''- vTuGHAN'riElo°"sTOREr"'' ' V^ri^V/""^- Greenhouses: WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. i8gg. The American Florist. HOT $250.00 Realized From S2.50 from one pound of VAN NAMEN'S EXCELSIOR CABBAQB SEED, late, large, round, solid, white heads, sent postpaid— VAN NAMEN'S EXCELSIOR EARLIEST WHITE CABBAQE, piicket. 15 ets.; VAN NAMEN'S EXCELSIOR MAMMOTH CAULIFLOWER, pricket, 23 cts.; o ce, 35 cts,; Ji lb., $1.00. . .SOi-ts.; M lb., $l.;5. C. H. Joosten, l>rA°N?l'r'sE\'i,'s"'- 193 Greenwich St., New York. ESTABLISHED 1802 SEEDS Just Arrived in fine Condition. FRESH SEEDS OF SEAFORTHIA ELEGANS, P id, $3.00 per 1000. J.MTHORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK VanZanten Brothers Wholesale Bulb (Growers, HILLEGOM, HOLLAND, Sell high-grade forcing bulbs at moderate prices. .\sk for price list to Messrs. J. W. Hampton, Jr. & Co.. 41 Broadway, New York, ( N. Y ), to whom also all correspond- ence should be directed until May 20th. WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR Mr. Georg' Egger. of Jaffa, (Palestine), for Black Cailas. Iris, etc. Mr. Gustav A. Schuiz, of Berlin, (Germany), for best, first-class Lily of the Valley. Prices on Application. Our Mr. G V. VAN ZANTEN. Jr. and Mr. L. G. COLYN are on their annual trip visiting the many friends and custom rs of our firm and of Messrs. Vander Horst A Dames, Avho.^e successors we arc. CVCLAMEN GROWERS do not forget that L. P. DeLANGHE-VERVAENE, Nurserymen 150 Rue de Constantinople. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, "-"'""-"""^Cyclanien Papiljo. The most beautiful strain in the world. Price: 100 seeds. $3; 500 seeds, $12; 1000 seeds. $20. To be delivered as soon as harvested, from b./^Mnnini: of July. SBc/^iAi xiE-c* Cyclamen, Orchidd, Cocos Kki,iAUiiiis>. weddeliana, Bromelias. CANNAS I-^cVlIs. g, Sii-in. plants, verv Imperial, $1.50 per doz. Lusonne and Princess of Wales, $5.00 per 100. California, Campbell, Ad. Avellan, Marie Louise, Sohoenbrun, $4.00 per 100. The Conard' & Jones Co. WEST aROVE, PA. VIOLETS, m^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^k^0^^^^^^^^^M BflRNflflRT & SON, Vogelenzang, Holland, LARGEST GROWERS OF DAFFODILS Grow over TWO MILLION DOUBLE VON SION only Book orders now for August Delivery. PER 1000 DOUBLE VON SION, largest top roots, double crowns $10.00 " " " Extra fine, double crowns 8 00 " " " Extra fine, well shaped, single crowns, 1st size 7.00 " " " " " " 2nd size 6 00 " " " " " 3rd size 5.00 NARCISSUS BULBOCODIUM CITRINUM (Hoop Petticoat) 1200 PALLIDUS PR/ECOX, extra selected 10.00 " " " collected bulbs, extra fine 6.00 POETICUS ORNATUS, strong bulbs 600 " " " medium bulbs 5.00 SINGLE SWEET-SCENTED JONQUILS, extra fine i 60 Large Growers of HYACINTHS, TULIPS, CROCUS, SPANISH IRIS, etc. iKitVoT general orders please send list of requirements for Special quotation F. 0, B. Rotterdam or Amsterdam. Write direct, B. & S. have no agents or travelers. CABLE ADDRESS, BARNAART-VOGELENZANG. m^^^^^^^^^^^^f^^^^^^t^^^^^^f^^^^^^^^^^^m Please Mentld WHOLESALE GROWER OF^.^ I ROMAN HYACINTHS, PAPER WHITE I NARCISSUS, ETC. I Ajphonse Roche, Ollioules (var.). France. js GENTLEMEN: I beg to advise you that Messrs. Van Heemstra 3 & Co., represented by Messrs. W. Warnaar and G. Krosschell, 13 5 William St., New York, have become my sole agents for the United ?; States of America. During the last ten years I have given best atten- ds tion to the cultivation of White Romans and Paper Whites and can ^ send you the very best references as to the quality of my goods. 5 Thanking you for past favors, I will do everything again this ^ year to please my customers. ^ Soliciting your early orders, I remain i Yours Truly, ALPHONSE ROCHE. THERE ARE BUYERS For all kinds of good stoctc advertised in 1108 The American Florist. April 8. Our Pastimes. ' Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and cycling peadtrs are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all corresponaence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfield St.. Boston, Mass.: Eobt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. The return match in the bowling con- test between New York and Flatbush teams was played April 6 at the latter place, the home team winning both games and thus making a tie of the series. With Western Rollers. The following is the score made by the Omaha and Council Bluffs players upon the occasion of theirlast meeting, April 3: Name. 1st. 2d. A v. Henderson 134 223 179 Wilcox 163 153 158 Hadkinson 129 182 156 Swoboda 158 145 152 Hess 133 169 146 Floth 128 143 136 Paulson 139 116 128 Zimmer . . . . • 125 128 127 Grippe. At Denver. The undermentioned scores were made by the Denver Florists' Bowling Club on the evening of March 29: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. 5th. Av. Chas. MaufF... .... 179 179 Albert MaulT 256 145 126 176 John Berry. ..... 180 170 151 139 184 165 Eobt. Kurth 173 181 131 161 Geo. Brenkert 159 137 169 127 187 156 John Ferris .... 152 156 169 122 175 155 Chas. Pranze 169 176 145 113 169 154 Gilbert Scott 119 125 119 113 128 120 J-B. With Cleveland Bowlers. There was a good attendance at the alleys last Monday, but the counter attraction of the returns from a fiercely contested municipal election combined with a rather long list of bowlers, tended to prevent more than two games being played. The team for the game with Elyria was made up. It consists of Messrs. H. Kunz, S. N. Pentecost, Jas. Eadie, James Dobson and J. C. Stanley. The averages for April 3 are: Nan Av J. Eadie 158 F,. H. Cushman . . . 120 H. Hart l.iS J. Wilson .... 1 J. C. Stanley .... 142 C. J. Graham .... 1' S. N. Pentecost ... 141 A. Graham 1 J. Dobson 141 G.Gray 1 H. Kunz 135 B. Gilraore A. Hart 125 A. Easter Fun at Flatbush. The attendance at the bowling alleys on last Thursday was very light, the members finding more profitable, if not so congenial, occupation in hooding lilies, bunching carnations and other practical pastimes of the Easter season. The scores made by the bowlers were, as a perusal will show, often of a character conducive to profanity, but it being Holy Thursday of course nothing of this kind occurred. Papa was as happy as usual, Werner very gamey, Wocker thoughtful, Prosser wakeful and Shaw beaming, although he said he was afraid to have the fellows in Nebraska read his score: Name. 1st. 2tl. 3d. 4tli. Av. Riley 178 180 119 136 153 Henry 141 85 144 210 146 Prosser 128 140 132 178 145 Stewart 95 96 128 135 114 Shaw 112 126 90 124 113 Zeller 90 99 109 132 108 Werner 91 112 97 94 99 Wocker 79 81 70 91 80 Philadelphia Pastimes. There was quite a crowd on hand at the Wissanoming grounds last Tuesday to see the shoot oft' of the tie betweeia George Anderson and Wm. K. Harris for the possession of the first and second prizes awarded by the club for the year's shooting under the handicap system. Harris had the largest handicap, having an allowance often broken targets to an allowance of six for Anderson. Neither man shot up to his true form, as they were no doubt tired from the Easterrush, but Anderson won out in the end and won the first prize, a handsome silver loving cup, Harris taking the cut glass pitcher, the second prize. After this shoot the regular contest for the president's medal was held and resulted as follows: SHOOT OFF OF TIE. Known Unknown Name, angles. angles. Hdk. Total. George Anderson 21 21 6 48 Wm. K. Harris . 16 19 10 45 president's medal shoot. Unknown Known Name. angles. angles. Total. J. G. McKaraher ... 19 14 33 E. T. Coleman .... 17 20 37 H Eisenlohr ..... 21 18 39 D. Jones 9 12 21 Dr. Goebel 12 17 29 John Burton 18 23 41 V.V. Dorp 15 12 27 Wm. B. VVestcott. . . 13 10 23 D. D. Engle 23 21 44 Wm. K. Harris. ... 19 17 36 A. B. Cartledge. ... 20 22 42 Will K. Park 21 19 40 H. Landis 23 24 47 George Anderson. . . 19 15 34 Bowling matters are quiet, the boys not having got over their Easter rush. The next week willnodoubtseearesump- tion of interest, as the time draws near for summing up the Detroit averages. Several dark horses are appearing and the contest on the outside alleys promises to be exciting and a test of what the boys can do under pressure. K. Rochester, N. Y. Easter trade was fairly good, appa- rently, with all our florists; at least none of them have complained. The weather was cold and extra precautions in wrap- ping plants and packages for sate deliv- ery were necessary, causing much extra labor. Cut flowers were plentiful and sold well. Longiflorums were scarce, both cut and in pots. AH bulbous stock had to take a back seat this year; none but the very best quality could be dis- posed of. Azaleas were overdone here, especially in larger plants; the smaller ones sold best, but quite a number of good ones are left over. Rhododendrons and kalmias were readily disposed of at good prices. Lilacs went slow and some are still waiting for a purchaser. Potted violets, primulas and forget-me-not in pans and baskets had quite a run. Agathea coclestis in 5 and Ginch pots was also in demand and a few lychnis which were offered in one store soon dis- appeared. Geo. Savage, superintendent of the Kimball greenhouses is still confined to the house, but is now slowly improving. J. B. K. Manchester, Conn.— H. M. Hastings has bought the J. J. Strickland green- houses. Warren, O. — Miss Jessie Allen, a niece of A. T. Hoyt, was severely burned by an accident to a gasoline stove recently. Mr. Hoyt was also badly burned in extinguishing the flames in Miss Allen's clothing. LATANIA BORBONICA. 2-lnoh pots $O.Wlperdoz.; S4 00 per lOO 4 •' 2 60 ■• 20 UO 6 •• extraflne 4.75 " .'BOO « •■ a.UO " TO.OO 8 " from »1.50 to $2.25 per plant; $16 00 to $34 00 per doz. Fine specimen plants from f:; (K) t'> J.'i.oo apiece. AREGA LUTESGENS. 4-lnchpots jij.toperioo 5 •■ 4 plants In pot. ..tWcts. apiece. 60. CO li ■■ 3 ■• •• ..$1.00 Fine large plants from $6.00 up Kentla BAlinoreana and Forgterlnna — l-lnch pots $%.00perl00 5 ■■ $5000to 75.00 S " lOOto 1.25 apiece Lareeplants from 3. Goto 10. 00 PhoeoLx Kerllnata. — 4-In. pots, good plants 20c each ; $18 00 per 100 5-ln. pots, Kood plants 36c each; $.30 OU per lun C-ln. pots. Kood plants 60c each; $36 00 per luO CocuB Weddeliana. 2-ln pots. One, $15 00 per lOO, and larger plants from 20 cts up. FicuH iLlHStica, One. well grown plants. 6-In. pDta and larger, from 35 cts. up PaDdanug Utilis, 4-In. pots, $2600, and 51n. pots, WOOO per 100; One plants. Azalea Indlca, 10-12 heads. .60c each, Sin.oo per 100 •• " 12-14 " 7oc ■■ M 00 ** ** larger p'ants from 1 00 up. Dbl white Prtmala, strong 2W-ln. plants 7 00 per 100 FEIths, have about 20 COO of fine assortment, from 3-ln. pots. In fine coodlUon. $3 00 a lOO. $27 60 a lOOa JOHN BADER, Troy Hill. Allegheny, Pa. L. D. TELEPHONE 872. When writing mention the American Florist. iViOIN tr Y by Reading this Our Geraniums are grown In flats and la soil— our selection. $1,60 per 100, $12 per 1000. Rose Ueran- lums, $3 00 per lOO Skeleton Rose Dr. Livingston, $2.00 per 100; 2>i-lnch pots, $:) 00. A few thousand of 8. A. Nutt, B. G. Hill, Beante Poltevlne, La FaTorlte. In 2-In. pots, at $20.00 per 1000. Happy Thought and Rose Geraniums, 2>i^fn. cots, $3 CO per 100. Giant Alygsum. 2\i-\n. pots, $3 00 per 100; rooted cuttings. $100 per 100. Ageratum, blue and white. 6Pc per IfO; $5 per 1000. Fuchxlas, standard sorts, $1 60 per 100; $12.00 per 1000; 21.^-ln. pots. $3 00 per 100. Kevetfew. Little Uem, from flats, $1.26 per 100; $10 00 per 1000. MurKurrite Double Golden, $3.00 per 100. Uouble Petunia.*, $1 60 per 100 Salvia. Splendens and Bedman, $1,00 per 100 Heliotrope. 6 varieties. $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000. Vincas var . cuttings. $1.20 per 100; 4-ln. stock, fine. $6 00 per IW: $.J0 00 per 1000. Coleug. all the best varieties, Verschaffeltll and Queen, T6c per lOO; $6.00 per 1000. Coleus In variety. tiOcperlOO; $6 00 per 1000. The above are rooted cuttings except where noted. S^~CaBh must accompany all orders. J. E. FELTHOUSEN. • Schenectady. N. Y. ...CARNATIONS... Rooted Cuttlng8..MFIne Stock. DAYBREAK, $1.50 per 100, $12 00 per 1000. WM. SCOTT, »1.00 per 100, |7.50 per looo. CASH WITH ORDKR. C. SOLTAU & CO.. 199 Grant Ave.. JERSEY CITY, N. J. CARNATIONS. Rooted Cuttings of Nov- elties and Standard Va- rieties. Send for price list. Violets. Also Ladt Campbell SwANLET White and California QIANT DOUBLE ALYSSUM. W. H. SHELMIRE, Lock Uos lo. Avondale. Pa. Carnation Cuttings. Jubilee and Triumph, the best red and pink, rooted, atrooK and clean $1 40 per 100 not rooted, atronu and clean 75 " Albertlnl. very fine utock, rooted, etrong and Clean 1 50 ** not rooted strong and clean 100 Daybreak, Ivory aud McQowan, rooted, extra strong - l.OO " not rooted, extra strong 60 ** LE MARS GREENHOUSES* Le Mars, la. n^kd^c^ •■''°'' -^^ ^'"^■'^ "f Brides ^^^^ $1.75 p.T 100; $iei.er 1000. West View Fforal Co., Knightstown, Ind. ror Sale or Exchange: Z^^^St^Ti ARNOLD SCHMID. Waverly PI.. Nashville. Tenn. iSgg. The American Florist. 1109 Spring Plant Auctions WILL KEGIN ON Friday, April 14, with a large and choice assortment of sea- sonable stock, including a fine lot of Dwarf Evergreens. SALES EVERY TUESDAYand FRIDAY THEREAFTER. N. F. McCarthy & co., 3* Hawley Street. - BOSTON, MASS. And Still They Gome! Savanna. 111. March Ij, W. South side Floral Co. Dear !iiKS:-The V ceDitonally floe that I i other Btock. Please aend the fuMuwlng; J. r. LAMBERT. SMILAX ^,^Yu% liO: U 00 per lOCU. delivered. Now ts the time to buy your Smllax and save a larite expense In frelpht. We can supply any quantity oo a day's notice. VERBENAS-New Mammoth, rooted cuttings, tj()c per 100; $5.00 par loOO. PETUNIAS— Dreer'B Double Fringed, rooted cut- tings, $1.03 per 100. delivered. ROSE and CARNATION Cuttloga now ready, clean, health- stocS. well rooted, at loweot prices ouoted. Serd for our lists and atve money. Terms Cash with order. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., ...SPKINGI'IKLU, ILL. Thou- sands. My prl honors 3 „„.»„„^„ „u„ ^„.v. medal at the Omaha E\poBltlon tiet my catalogue before ordering elsewhere Box 382. W. W. WILMORE. Denver. Col. We have a large stock of this finest of Fuchsia Sunray. all variegated plants. If you want something to make you some money, order at once. Rooted cuttings, $3 per 100; $25 per 1000; 2-in., $5 per 100. TRADESCANTIA ZEBRINA. R. C. Hk: per 100. GERANIUMS. Mt. of Snow iiiid Mme. Sallfroi i-inr'h. $i.lKj per ICd. BEGONIA VERNON, rt-d and i>ink, R. C. $1 a lllO. FISHER & SON, SOI So. Market St., - - CALION. O. VINCA MAJOR VARIEOATA Propagated last August. Will make fine plajits with 4 to 5 leads for Decoration Dav. it shifted and stopped now. $3 00 per 100. JJSiOO per 1,000. From 3-iueh pots, $5.00 per 100. NATHAN SMITH & SON, ROOTED CUTTINGS Golden Bedder and Ver- schaflellU Coleus. Toe per 101: |C. per IMO Alter- nantbera. 3 rarletler. tiOc per ltd I) uble Crant and La Favorite Geraniums. $1 25 per 1(10; SIO per IWO. Smllax seedllnKP. sood. atron. plants from dats, 40c per 100: H per looo. a^j-in. p-\ts: Purple Belt - trope. $2.25 per lUO. Smlla.x.»l 25 per lOO: Jr. per llO, good plants. Golden Bidder and Verschaffeltli Coleus, $2 25 per 1(10: S2Jper 1000 Mined Ooleuj. (i varlellee, our selection. $2 per lOJ; $15 per 10(0. Ireslne, *2 per lOO. Ampelopsls VeUchll.2 jrs,$3 25oer 1 0. Aspara- 08 roots. 2 >rs. tOc per 100: t4 ner 10(0 Address R. I. HART. Mgr, liox 244, Hackettstown. N. J. „ toots, per 100 or 300 for tl. 00. C.VBBAOE, TOltfATU, AM) CELERY PLANT?:, SI. (10 per ICIIO ROSES, CANNAMHUMS, etc Strong 2 year Field Grown H. P. Roses in large assortment, $10.00 per liiO. Strong 2 year Field Grown Moss Roses, large assortment, $9.00 per 100. Strong 2 year Field Grow n Climbing Roses in assortment, $^. 00 per 100 Strong 2 year Field Grown Crimson Ramblers $1=^.00 per 100. Strong Field Grown Wichuriana (Meritnorial Rose),$-t.00 per 100. NEW GERANIUMS KXI :'j inch pot plants. Tea and Everbluoming, in large assortment, $2.50 per 100, $20,00 per Hybrid Perpetual, 254 inch pots, $4, CO per IIKI, $3S.II0 per RK«). Chmbinf, 2^4 inch pots I per iiKi. $3l).(Hl per 1000. Clolilde Soupert (ilrong), $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Moseila •' ■ 100. $25.00 per 1000. uant's recent introductions. 10 Splendid New Doubles, the set for 2?, 3 Splendid New Singles, the set for 50 cents. 5 Splendid N rMii.uiis. me sei Tt.rou cents. 3 Splendid New Aureole Section, the set for 50 cents. Geraniur st.mJ.irJ Varieties, $3.00 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. OAMUAQ All the Best New and Standard Varieties. President Cleveland, best bright UHI1I1H0 fur m.issing, $6,00 per 100. Duke of Marlborough. President McKinlev. ana k.iberl Christie, $10,00 per lai. Chicago. Souv.de Antoine Crozy and President C; per 1110. Mrs. Fairman Rogers, Queen Charlotte, Mad. Crozy, F. Vaughan and A. Bo per 10(X>. Cannas, our selection, all good standard varieties, $2,00 per 100, $15.00 ItKH Clumps, Japonica Zebrina, Japonica Variegata and Gr: i . .1 iit scarlet tSi arrytown Hff lot, $4.00 «« ier, $3.00 mf i Univitata, EULAUAS PURYQAMTUEMIIMQ Choice collection of best market varieties, including best of last Unn I Onll I ntlllUIIIO season's introductions, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. DAHLIAS, whole roots, field grown, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, strong two year field grown, $8.00 per lOO. CLEMATIS, three years, Jackmanii. Henryi and other large flowered varieties, $25.(XI per 100. For full assortment of greenhouse stock write for Florists' Wholesale Price List No. 5. If in want i>f Ornamental or Fruit Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Small Fruits, etc., see our Nursery: Trade List, or write us for prices. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO. I Painesville, Ohio. New Variegated Fancy CARNATION SANDUSKY. One that can be grown at a profit for two dollars per hundred blooms. TRY IT. $10.00 per hundred; $75.00 per thousand. Wr. E^. HA^IvX^, Olyde, Olilo. Maud Adams. nEEP cerise red of a very pleasing shade under *' any light, a large, bold, handsome flower with extra strong stem, 18 to 24 inches high, with gooil calyx and exceedingly free flowering. The flow- era sold in New York last season and the present one at JS.OO per 100. It was one of the sensations in cut flowers the whole season. Certificated N. Y. F. C. '98. PRICE: $2 per doz., JIO per 100. »75 per 1000, 6 at doz. rate, 50 at 100 rate, 250 at 1000 rate. FOR SALE BV FRANK NIQUET, f'-J}^ Patchogue, Long Island, N. Y. E. C. HILL &. CO., Richmond, Ind. VAUCHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. Adiantum Farleyense. FINE PLANTS In 6-lnch pots, at f.l.OO per dozen. EDWIN LONSDALE, wyndmoor, I Money order oHice, I Chestnut Hill, Sta, H. Philadelphia.! PHILADELPHIA. Rose Hill Nurseries PALM FARMOF AMERICA The largest and finest stock of Palms in America... SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, N. Y. Mention the American Florist. THE BOSTON FERN K per lOO: WO per 1000, Dracfena Inalvlsa. Beddlnn Plants, A SPECIALTY. L. H. rOSTEP, 45 King Street, DORCHESTIR, MASS. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings, G. H. CRANE-The leader, large brilliant scarlet. Early and continuous bloomer. GEN. MACEO (Ward)— Maroon scarlet. The best of its class. Early and free. GEN. GOMEZ (Ward)— Cardinal maroon. Free bloomer. GLACIER (Ward)— Pure white, dwarf habit. AMERICA (Hill)— Large soft scarlet. MELBA (May and Craig)— Light pink. WHITE CLOUD— All who have tried this variety declare it to be the best white carnation ever introduced. GOLD NUGGET, yeliow. NEW YORK, cerise pink. MRS. JAS. DEAN. MARY WOOD, white. light pink. MRS. GEO. M. BRADT. Also the best of all the other 1898 and standard varieties ^"Send (or our complete descriptive Price List F. Dorner & Sons Co. LA FAYETTE, IND. The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Read what some of our best growers say con- cermug i . Bdtfalo, n. y., Jaai. 13, 1899. Theros Pakker, Bs.UU piT 100, JIU.OU ji.T 10(JO. Jubilee. Daybreak and Flora Hill, *2.00 per 100, ,$15.00 per 1000. Also nine most promising novelties of '99 and flftei'n leading standard varieties. OEO. H4HC0CK & SON. Orand Haven. Mich. CARNATIONS Well rooted, strong, healthy cuttings. Argyle $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000 Daybreak 1.60 '■ 10.00 L. McGowan 1.00 " 7.50 Emily Pierson 1.00 " 7.50 Wm. Scott .... 1.00 " 7.,50 Cash with order. MARTIN A. MAGNUSON. 3309 N. W»8tern Ave.. StaHon X. Chicago. CARNATIONS. ^^. White Cloud, »4.00. Argyle, $3.00. Mrs. Jas. Dean, $3.50. Empress, $2.60. Evelina. $3.00. Painted Lady, $3.00. Flora Hill, $1.50. Triumph, $1.50. Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash witli order. Boston Ferns from flats. $2 50 to $3.00 per 100; good plants tor 3-loch pots. H. P. SMITH. - - PIQUA, O. SPECIALTIES — ROSES, from 3-Inch pots. CARNATIONS, for fall delivery. CHRVSANTHEMUMS. SNIIUAX. Prices low. Send for list. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKILL, N. Y. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS Prom FLATS Nof Rooted Cuttings but HEALTHY YOUNG PLANTS FROM SOIL. You will get 100 plants to grow out of every 100 plants you pay us for. Worth 30 to 40 per cent more than inferior rooted cuttings shipped out of sand. STANDARD VARIETIES. Per 100 PerlOOO ARMAZINDY $2.50 DAYBREAK 2.50 FLORA HILL 2.50 JUBILEE 2.50 LIZZIE McGOWAN 1.75 MAYOR PINGREE 2.5D PORTIA 2.00 TIDAL WAVE 2.00 VICTOR 3.00 WILLIAM SCOTT 2.00 ALASKA 1.50 $20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 15.00 20.00 15.00 15.00 85.00 15.00 12.00 VARIETIES OF 1898. Per ino p< ARGYLE 5.0) BON TON 4.00 CERISE QUEEN 5.00 EVELINA 4.00 EMPRESS 5.00 GOLD NUGGET 5.00 MARY WOOD 3.00 MRS. G. M. BRADT .5.00 MRS. JAMES DEAN 5.00 WHITE CLOUD 5.00 MRS. P. JOOST .5.00 MRS. S. A. NORTHWAY 3.00 SNOW QUEEN 5.0O NEW YORK 6.00 r lOOO 40.oa 3.5.00 40.00 30.00 40.00 40.00 2(1.00 40.00' 40.00 40.00 40.00 20.00 40.00 40.00 New Varieties for 1899. rooted cuttings. 'r Price, per do/,., $2 00; per 100, $10.00; per 1000, $75.00. EVANSTON ...per dozen. $2.00; per 100, $7.00; per 1000. $60.00. CANNAS, We have a fine stock of all the best sorts. Write us for prices. 14 BARCLAY STREET. NEW YORK. VflUGHflN'S SEED STORE. ^^"yA'JS'rG"©"-"^' paOQaaQSSSSSQSQQQSQSQSQQQQQiQSSQQSSSQQlSQQSaQQSSQQSSSB tierr's Carnations! EVERY CUTTING GUARANTEED SATISFACTORY. 0 rj^HREE HOUSES of Novelties from John H. Sievers& Co. Iris Miller 8 I and Elsie Furgeson are entirely novel colors and should be in every 0 grower's collection. Leslie Paul is a rival of and in my estimation 0 better than Maud Adams. Harriet Bradford is a heavily marked fancy fi and the four are very free bloomers from Oct. 1st to end of season. There S are four others and all have extra large flowers on long, stiff stems with 5 perfect calyxes. Twelve each of the eight sorts for $10.00, or 250 for g $18.75. Regular price per 100 or 1000. 6 UNCLE WALTER is a scarlet sport from Tidal Wave and said by men K 'Sk who have seen the others to be the brightest of them all. J S Price, $5.00 per 100 or $40.00 per 1000. 2 S Twenty-five Standard Sorts at reasonable prices. Send for list. Z| i ALBERT M. HERR, 1 § ....LANCASTER, PA. \ ROOTED CUTTINGS ROSES AND CARNATIONS. VV/E offer well-rooted cuttings of Roses " and Carnations. Our stock is clean and will be thoroughly rooted when sent out. Special care given to packing and shipping of orders. J. A. BUDLONG, Wholsale Florist, ...CITY STORE... 37 & 39 RANDOLPH ST. CHICAGO ROSES. Per 100 PerlOOO METEORS $1.50 $12.50 BRIDES 1.50 12.50 BRIDESMAIDS 1.50 12.5& CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 ARGYLE $2.50 $20.00 ARMAZINDY 2.00 15.00 SCOTT 1.00 7.50 McGOWAN 1.00 7.50 You May Get a... Better One Than MRS. THOMAS W. LAWSON, . . BY BUYING OUR . . . Seedling Carnation Plants. they not from cuttings, but from hand-fertilized seed crosses of nami-d wintcr- s. Only $4.00 per 100. 25 for $1.00. We pay the postage. Cash with order. AMERICAN ROSE CO.. Washington. D. C. Successful Growers are Wanted To know that they can dispose of all their surplus stock by adver- .....tising in the American Florist. TRY IT NOW. i8gg. The American Florist. 1111 THE NEW ROSE ADMIRAL DEWEY color a delicate flush pink, shading to white. A large, full and fragrant flower; long, stiff stems, requiring little tying, A remarkably free bloomer; very hardy. PRICE FROM 2K-INCH POTS: 501 SOO plants .SI25. 00 Ser:kd l»i yox-xr orders &t^-e\y' 200.000 CARNATION CUTTINGS, «ell rooted, standard and fancy varieties; very low prices upon reel nest. Blooming Prants for Easter in large varieties. Write us your wants. We 'Mn supply them L4KE VIEW ROSE GARDENS, Jamestown, N. Y. Wholesale Growers Cut Flowers, Plants and Palms. Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarias, etock enornjouB. quality the fineet. SANDER, Bruges, Belgium. agent: a. DIMMOCK, 60 Vesey Street. ■ ■ - NEW YORK. Orchids! ^ LAGER & HURRELL, ^umm't. n- J Orchid Qrowers and Importers. ORCHIDS. We are now cnllectlnp best varieties of Ltelia Anceps Alba, and book orders for March and April delivery, at Si90 per 100. This price Is f. o b . but will Include freight on all orders reaching us before March loth. Florist's sample collection of 30 varieties orchids, parcel postpaid, ISi5.00. J. A.. jvior>o"WBJurv. Apartado 167, CITY OF MEXICO. MARIE LOUISE.. HoulL-d cuUiliL-s. perfei-tly clean and healthy; grown in cool houses— 60 cts. a 100, $6.00 a 1000. Unrooted, 1-5 less above prices. SMILAX, strong, from 3-in. pots, $1.50 a 100. Violets. R. KILBOURN. Cash with order. CLINTON, NEW YORK. It Will Pay Vou to Order ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. 3-iucli, strong; st."-k. $7.ilO |i.T lllO: $6.5.00 per 1000. ADIANTUM CUNEATUM,3 in., none better — $.'v(Mi ],i.r ll«l. Hi'.Oii |"'r 1000. PELARGONIUMS, 6 l»stvars.,$7.00 per 100. If in need of ROSE PLANTS, write me before or- dering. 3_ s_ SKIDELSKY, 1653 No. 7th St.. PHILADELPHIA. SPECIAL OFFER. ^'^IT Erica persoluta alba, in full bloom in a week's time, $10,00 per 100. Erica Melanthera (Fragrans), extra large, $16.00 per 100. Smaller plants, ,$8.00 per 100. Cash must accompany all orders. PC. Box 78, A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point, Queensborough, NEW YORK, N. Y. ALTERNANTHERA p. Maio Amabiiis Xa Pitts- burg, coloring of latter verv fine; all are nice bushv little plants, $6.00 per 1000. Pni CliQ Verschaffeltii and Golden Bedder, UULCUO $6.00 )>er 1000. 25 brightest colored, part new varieties, $5.00 per 1000. l^^lOOof any plants same rates by express; by mail add 20 per cent. Cash please. DANIEL K. HERR. 843 Colombia Ave.. LANCASTER. PA. NOW IS THE TIME! VERBENAS, tinest colors. Mammoth strain clean, healthy, vigorous plants; no rust, no mildew. 3H-inch pots $2.00 per 100. VIOLET&, Rooted Plants, 1.00 per 100. 8.00 per 1000. To avoid delay send '.'ash with the order. Box 316. NEW ALBANY. INP. Dracaena Indivisa. 6 inch, pot grown $20.00 and 825.00 per 100 5- inch, pot grown 15.00 and 18.00 RoscClothildeSoupert, 2>4-inch.... S.CO Vinca Variegata, i A 5-in. $6.00 and 7.00 Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, 2'4-inch, 825.00 per 1000 83.00 per lOO. Cash, please. CARL HA6ENBUR6ER, West Mentor, 0. B ABY PRIMROSE. ^^m^^-THE NEWEST THING FOR EASTER and CHRISTMAS BLOOMING. .5» ^ ^ Blooms in thumb pots, grows rapidly, soon fills a 5-in. pot and carries 50 to 100 sprays of rosy flowers 12 to 18 inches long, which last four weeks when cut and wholesale at $2 per 100. In bloom the whole year. Grows finely in cold house. 12 plants for $1.50, 100 for £10; express prepaid. New, Sweet-Scented $1000 Calla, Very dwarf and free bloomer. The fragrance of Violets and Lilies. Asparagus Sprengeri Will Soon Go Ip. 2-in., $} per 100, express; 25 for $1.50, mailed; 100 seeds. $1. A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia. ■ Wbeu writing please mention Ar. Fine Kaiserin Roses out of 21 2 and 3-inch pots, ready to plant for summer bloom Address COLE BROS.. - Peoria. III. Nice thrifty plants from thumb pots. If shifted now will make fine stock for summer planting. $1.50 per 100. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Mention American Florist. VIOLETS, VIOLETS, VIOLETS! penoopenoco Swanley White, 2-ln. pots $3.00 S25.00 runners 100 7.50 Lady H. Campbell, '2 In. pots 2.60 50.00 '• " runners 75 5 00 Marie Louise, 2-ln. pots 2.50 20.(10 California, single, 2>i-ln pots 2.50 20,00 runners 75 5.00 Princess of Wales. 2Wln. pots 6,00 40.00 HENRY SMITH. i:W Monroe St., Grand Rapids, Mich. Dor Next GERANIUM Introduction, AMERICA t?l^k^^°^ Will be ready next spring. Corre- spondence from catalogue men solicited. Photographs free. HENRY EICHHOLZ, ■"^ FLORIST. Waynesboro, Pa, WANTED 1000 to 2000 IPOMCEA MEXICANA Roots, mailing size and larger. Vaugban's Seed Store, "asa."' ALBERT FUCHS, (Established 18,S4 ) PALMS, FERNS, FICUS Latanla Borbonica, ready for 3-Inch: stronR, $0 00 per 100. Fine, strontt stock of Ferna for dishes, $3.00 ?er 100; $25.00 per 1000. ABparaj^us plumoaus nanus. Inch. $8.00 per 100. Ftcus etaetlca. 5-lnch. $5 00 per doz.; O-lnch.K' 50; :i to 5 feet high. $) 50 to $3 00 each. Sword Ferns, i}^ Inch, ready for &-lnch. $10 00 per 100. Twenty-on.' nKuk-rn Greenhouses. Medal awarded on Palms at World's Fair, 1893. 2059-73 N. Halsted St., CHICAGO. ILL. Mention American Flortet. EasterLilies and Plants HarrisH, excellent stock, bloom and bud. $12.00 |i. r luO. Otaheite Oranges, with fruit, bloom and buds, 5(Jc t o 75c each . Dracsen s LIndenI and Massangrana, '-inch pels, 12 to 15 leaves, $1..50 each; Fragrant, same size, $1.00 each. Dieffenbacliias, 6-inoh pots, 60c each. Pandanus Utilis, 6-inch pots, 20 to 26 leaves, 75c each. Latania Borbonica, from 6-inch pots, 7 leaves. Seaforthia Elegans, .3 to sy, feet, 5 leaves, 75c .'ach. Cocos Weddeliana and Marantas or Calanthea Zebrina, from 2V2-incli pots for jardinieres, etc.. $1.50 per doz. $12 per loo Cut Blooms and Buds less lo per cent, or $12 for same in pots NET. Send for prices for smaller stock for growing on. N. STIDER, - Anacostia, D. C. Chrysanthemums , $2.00 per 100, $lti.00 per 1000. Rooted Cut- tiUKS, $1..50 per 100. $10.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS. Rubra. Erfordi, ,$2.50 per 100; Vernon, $3 per 100; Bertha Chateaurocher, $2 per 100. HELIOTROPES. FUCHSIAS, GERANIUMS, assorted, ,$2.50 per 100. RUBRA BEGONIAS, from :!-in, pots, $4.00 per 100. COLEUS, $2.00 per 100. MOONVINES, $2.50 per 100. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. THE JENNINGS STRAIN. plan is from cold Pansies frames, bud and bloom, $1.50 per 100, by express or freight. No small plants left. Fin- est mixed Pansy Seed, $1.00 per pkt. Cash with Order. E. B. JENNINGS, L^i 254, Southport, Conn. Grower of the finest Pansies. ARUNDO DONAX VARIEGATA, $5 per 100. healthy stock, For Sale CALIfORMA VIOLETS .f 2.50 per 100; $15.00 per 1000 EULALIAS,3 kinds, $2.00 perlOO, $15.00 per 1000. H. STEINMETZ. Raleigh. N. C. to mention the .American Florist when you write to an advertiser. 1112 The American Florist. April 8. Worcester, Mass. The Easter trade for 1899 was a record breaker and was the most satisfactory that we have ever experienced. Our sup- ply of lilies was fully equal to the demand and the quality was not excelled in New England. Mostly Japanese longiflorums were grown and they retailed for 25 cents a blossom, full price for buds. Lange made a hit on Crimson Ramblers in 7-inch pots and they readily brought from $3 to $5 apiece. Azaleas and rhododendens, were fine, sold well and we had enough to go round. Tulips, hyacinths and narcissi all went with a little pushing and cyclamens, mignonette, cinerarias and lilacs brought good prices. Pot plants sold better than ever before. In cut flowers there was the same old cry for carnations and violets and though we handled large quantities of both we could have sold many more. Brides, Bridesmaids, Paries and Gontiers cleaned up eventually but didn't begin to sell until carnations and violets were exhausted. A. H. L. Princeton, III.— N. P. Colberg has contracted for the erection of a new resi- dence. Randolph, Mass.— B. L. Clark was surprised at his home on last Wednesday afternoon by a party of his friends, the occasion being his forty-ninth birthday. Carnations..... Chrysanthemums. QTRONG, fine plants that will grow for you as well as for us. Everythingf that is new and good will be found in our 1899 Price List. Send for it. It contains accurate descrip- tions of all varieties. Send us your orders to be figured on. We can do it and send you nice plants, ioo.J'J-J-J- B. Weber & Sons, OAKLAND, MD. Carnations ROOTED CUTTINGS NEW and STANDARD. MAHV A. liA KICK— I have 3000 plants and huvi' nnidc II liliioms to the plant. ANNA ('. KASTHUKN-MOplantsaud have made 8 blooms to the plant. Wore housed Sept. 24th, 1898. Send tor descriptive price list. LOUIS B. EASTBURN, Kennett Square, Pa. CARNATION STOCK for next season. It pays to buv only the best. Will have them in large quantities, of all the leading commercial varieties. Ready Jan. 1st end later. Write me for prices. Address CHAS. CHADWICK. Lock Box 11, Grand Kapids, Mich. Roses 2Vi-inch. strong, 2 and 3 eye cuttinj^s, $2.50 per 100; $25 00 per 1000. [AIDS, PERLES, METEORS, WHITE COCHET. Also ;i choi.-u collection of DRY CANNA ROOTS, Sa.OO per 100. The E. HIPPARD CO., - Youngstown, 0. Rooted Cuttings Roses and Carnations!! We offer well-rooted cuttings of the following Roses and Carnations, all in fine condition. Place orders early. Per 100 Per 1000 I Per 100 Per 1000 Meteor $1.50 $12.50 Bride $1.50 $12.50 Bridesmaid 1.50 12.50 I STRONG PLANTS OUT OF 2 1-2 INCH POTS: Per 100 Per 1000 I Per 100 Per 1000 Bridesmaid $3.00 $25.00 Meteor $3.0O $25.00 Bride 3.00 25.00 I Perle 3.00 25.00 Nancy Hanks- McCowan Tidal Wav Kohinoor. Flora Hill 7.50 I Mayor Pingree.. 1.50 7.50lAlaeka 1.50 7.50|Nivea 1.50 7.50 Daybreak 1.50 12.501 Triumph 2.50 l2.S0IArgyle 4.00 12.50 1 Painted Lady.. 3.00 1.00 35.00 25.00 2.50 I Armazindy. NEW CARNATION EVANSTON. !Vn plants and cuttin returned at once. sold oted Cuttings, $7.00 per 100; 860.00 per 1000. 500 at the tliousand rate, that if not entirely satisfactory they are to be REINBERG BROS., 51 Wabash Ave,, Chicago. "LADY DOROTHEA"! WINNER OF SILVER CUP as best New Rose, Chicago Chrysanthemum Show, November, 1898. CERTIFICATES OF MERIT— New York and Toronto. THE FLORISTS' ROSE, a free bloomer; always an attractive and selling color. No bull heads. 1 PLANT $0.50 12 PLAfSTS 4.0Q 100 PLANTS $25.00 I soo PLANTS $75.00 250 " 50.00 I 1000 *' 125.00 JOHN t1. DINLOP, Toronto, Canada. MAID OF HONOR BRIDESMAID EXCELLED BY THIS NEW ROSE, Formerly called MISS CLARA BARTON Plants in 2!4-lnch pjts now ready PRICE: Per 100, $r5.OO-50at lOOrate; per 1000, 3125.00-250 at lOCO rate. HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., 813 Elm St., Cincinnati, 0. E. G. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind. "fZ^Bv F- R- PIERSON CO., Tarrytown, N. Y. FINEPERLES^ WOOTTONS in 2-in. pots, as well as Beauties, Maids, Brides. Meteors, La France and Kaiserin, now ready. Send 50 cts or $1.00 for sam- ples of what you want and prices. OARN ATIONS, out of flats, ready now. Rooted Cuttings of all roses except La France and Kaiserin. \vrite GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. LONG niSTANCE 'PHOXE 14 BRIDESMAID A SPECIALTY! I have them in quantity; the qual- ity is sure to please you. Also a few hundred BRIDES. Write for prices on the various sizes to STEPHEN IMORTENSEN, ■ Southampton, Pa. Bucks Co., - near PhiladelDhla. Mention The American Florist. SPECIAL LOW OFFER of Choice Stock. Cyclamen Perelcum Bplendens pie from Hats. In four true colors. $;i per KM); $2& per 1000. expresB prepaid. Dracaena Indlvlsa, from flats, 50c per doz , $;t per 100. Latanla Borbonlca, from flats. .'iOc per doz., $i( per 100. Geraniums Double Grant. La Favorite. Celestial, etc., from flats, extra stronR. $1 r>0 per 100. Cannas. dormant, Mme. Crozy, Alphonse Bouvler, Florence VauRlian, Queen Charlotte, ^i per HX), Becronla Artrentla (Juttata and Vernon, from 2In. pots *-i.:>Oiior HIO «!itiHfan Ouaranteea. PAUL MADER, East StroudsbufR, Pa. 20,000 ROSE CUTTINGS, Rooted. Brides ami M aids M 15 per 100, $Ul 00 per 1000 Meteor. La France. Perle... L'25 " 11.00 (]arnntlon8naybrealt,Portlal.25 " lO.IKI Scott. McGowan 100 - 7.60 Violets. Marie Louise t» " 4 50 cluuips.. :{.50 BRIDES/IMAIDS 2;;-INCH STOCK. Prime stock for forcing, ready to shift. $20.00 per 1000, .* $2.50 per 100. B>mm Palms and Ferns. Write for price list J. B. HEISS,-^ Dayton, Ohio. THE EXOTIC NURSERIES. JOSEPH LAIHR & SONS Box 280. SPRINGFIELD. 0. ' "hIi pe 100 White Rambler. In 41n. pots, ®..SO.ffr ISO Yellow Rambler, " " .. .07 100 Climbing Meteor. " " .■ .07 150 La Reine. " " .. 07 100 Clothilde Souoert, " ' .. .07 95 La France, " .. 07 ISO ► mpresa of Chi rlOO $7 00 7 00 i8gg. The American Florist. 1113 Verbena King SAYS: "Jones pays the freight," so do we on all rooted cuttings and until further notice we will sell our fine Mammoth Verbenas ia\ bOc per 100, 85 00 per 1000, all well root- ed,, true to name, strictly free from rust or mildew. Our Ver. benas go everywhere; it makes no difference where you live, we guar- antee to reach you in safety and guarantee satis- iaction. What more can you ask? Just try us and we will do the rest. We can fill all orders for Verbenas at the following prices: 60c per 100, 85 00 per 1000, 5000 »22 00, 10 00 840.00, 25,000 for 895.00. 50,COO for 8175.00. Yes, and we have them, too. VERBENA PLANTS. Our Mammoth Verbena Plants are now ready. These are tine, strong plants, sure to please you. $3 per 100, $18 per 1000. REDUCED PRICES on Carnation Cuttings to close them out quick: guaranteed to please: Flora Hill, Morello, Mayor Pingree, Daybreak, 81.50 per 100: Wm. Scott, $1.00 per 100: Lizzie McGowan, Portia, $1.00 per 100. $7.50 per ICOO. AGERATUM Cope's Pet, blue, and Lady Isabel, white, 50c per 100, $4 per 1000. Remember, we prepay mail and express charges on all rooted cuttings. ^^"That cash please. C. HUMFELD, The Rooted Cutting Specialist. Send for new list. CLAY CENTER, KAN. The Morris Floral Co. MORRIS, ILL Trade Prices for April. R. C. CARNATIONS, ready to ship iit once. Per 100 . . $3.00 3.00 Evelina .... Empress .... Painted Lady. Psyche 2.00 Flora Hill 1.50 Jubilee ... 1.50 5 cuttings Mayor Pingree . Armazindy. . . John Young . . New York . . . Mrs. Jas. Dean . Bon Ton Evanston, 1899 . at 100 rates. 1.50 4.00 •1.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 PLANTS, aU-INCH. Per 100 Begonias. Erfordi, fine bedder $3.00 Hybrida " 2.00 " Sandersoni " 2.00 " Fuchews 2.00 PaulBruant 2.00 Fuchsioides . 2.00 White Rubra 2.00 Schroederiana . . 2.00 10 others in small lots 2.00 Abulilons, Souv. de Bonn 2.00 Triomphe de Level 2.00 Also fine mixed 2.00 Feverfew, Little Gem .... 2.00 Iresines. in t vo colors, red and yellow; they make the finest Canna border . . 2.00 Heliotropes, Albert Di.\, Czar and White Ladv 2.00 Smilax '. 2.00 From flats .50 Mesembryanthemum Erectum 2.00 Geraniums, finest mixed only 2.00 Mme. Salleroi 2.00 Daisies, double white and double red 2.00 Velvet Plant 3.00 New Coleus Brownii, a fine bedder 5.00 New large-flowering yellow Marguerite . . . 2.00 Chrysanthemums, Mrs. Northcot, Modesto, Heleyon, Vernon Beauty, Mme. des Granges, Florence Farmer and Mrs. J. Peabody 2.00 Iris, purple, yellow, wliito and blue 3.00 n \A:\\A.> :it 100 riitcs. NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM...ie Polly Rose! The earliest pure white Chrysanthemum on the market. Has the strong, sturdy habit of its par- ent. Glory of the Pacific, but is pure white instead of pink. Awarded First-class certificate by Chrv- santhemum Society, October 32d, 1898. Ready March 1st, 1899. 35c each; $3 per doz ; $20 per 100. Orders tilled in rotation. A.. 13. ieosE> 300 West Side Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J. NOVELTIES New Hybrid Carnation Vulcan, SEASON ! pnts a first-class Summer-Blooming Carnation, a bnuht red, very free flowering variety, strong, erect grower, no stick needfd. 3 for 25 cts.; $1.00 per doz.; $5 00 per 100; ACALYPHA SANDERIANA, 3 in. pots, 50c. each. size of Pot ASPARAGUS SPRENCERII 2J^-ln. ACERATUM. Prircesa Pauline 2ii-ln BROWALLIA, New Ciant 2)i-ln. CALLA, Little Gem 3 -In, PHYSALIS FRANCHETTI (Cblneee Lantern Plant) 2Mln DOUBLE GIANT ALYSSUM 2>^-ln CALIFORNIA VIOLETS. stronR youcg plants LYTHRUM ROSEUM, clumps RUDBECKIA, Colder) Clow, clumps CLEMATIS, large flowering varieties, --year-old " Paniculate, strongplanta 4 -In Per doz. Per 100 »0.60 U 00 .m 4.0O .50 4, CO 1.00 7.00 .50 4,00 .40 3 ua 2 00 1.50 1.50 3.00 20.00 1.50 ."5 5.00 3.00 For price address CARNATION, Victor, well-eBtabllahed plant 2Vs-ln. CANNAS, best leading varieties. We offertbem In large quantities to the trade. C. EISELE, nth & Jefferson Sts., PHILA., PA $jii-»Mf *-J»r ■>¥■)* #-)*C^»i^gF»l STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price perorate Price per crate 1.500 2 In. pota In crate. S4 88 120 7-ln. pota In crate. $4 20 1510 2M ■■ ■• 5 26 tJO 8 ■• " 3.00 1600 2ii ■■ •• 6.00' 48 9 " " 3 H) 1000 3 ■• •• 5 (O! 48 10 •• •' 4 SO hOO 3i6 " ■■ 5.80 24 n •■ •• 3.™ 5<10 4 •• "4 60; 34 12 " - 4 60 320 5 ■■ •• 4 61 1 12 14 " " 4 80 144 6 " •• 3 16 6 16 '■ " 4 60 8eed pans, same price as P'^ts. Send for price list of Cyllrdara (nr Cut Klowers. UanElnt; HasketK, Lawn VaaeB. etc. 10 per cent fur caHh with order Address HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD. N. Y. ACGUST ROLKER & SONS. New York AnenXM h'l l>Rr PTRRTCT- VRW TORK CITV THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRY BALSLEV, DETROIT, MICH,, Rep. 490 HOWARD ST. Standard .s^ j^ "I^ j FLOWER irOXS it your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets N. E WASHINGTON. D. C. Mention the American Florist. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANTTFACTtTRBRS OF Flower Pols. Before buying write for piioes. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrlghtwood Ave., CHICAGO. ILL. CO.MPANf \713-7I9WHART0NST LfHILADELPHrAPl^ iPOTS.f. i>r(Ani;n WAKEHUUStS: Kearney and Westside Avet., Jer IV Chadwick Chas 1112 Chlcatio Carnation ColllO Chlcano Wrecking Co IV Cincinnati Cut Flo CollOS r'inoas & Boddlngton II Cole Bros nil conard & Jones Co. . . 1107 Conley John &8on....llll Cottage Gardens i Cox Seed Co II Craig Bobt & Son 1100 Crowl Fern Co 1102 Cunningham Jos H. .1113 Davis J W 1109 Dayton Paper Novelty Co. .1114 Decker. Blauvelt Co . 1103 De Langhe-Vervaene L P 1107 Detroit Flo'w Pot Mfgli;5 Dickinson Albert Co. 11 DIetschA &Co Ill Dillon J L 1113 DomerFred ASons Colloa Dreer HA 1 Dutnont & Co 1102 Dunlop John H ... 1112 BaBlburn Louis B....1112 Eastern Chemical Co. il Hlchholz Henry 1111 Blsele C 1113 Blllott W U 1102 Elliott Wm & Sons... 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CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER. COM TENTS. Walls made of ashes and concrete for solid .beds 1117 A good adlantum 1118 George Asmus (portrait) 1118 Aquatics for florists 1118 Some belated Easter reports 1119 Harris' Rambler roses (illus.) 1119 Carnations— Cultural notes.. . ... .1119 Roses and carnations in even-span houses . . 1120 Asparagus Sprengerii for cutting 1120 Helpful reminders .... , . . . 1121 "The seeding and preservation of golf links" (illus.) . 1121 New Vorlc 1121 Chicago 1122 Philadelphia 1123 Boston. 1 123 Cincinnati 1123 Pittsburg . . 1123 The Florists' ^lutual Fire Insurance Associa- tion discontinues business 1124 Society of American Florists 1124 Greenhouse building 1124 American Carnation Society 11*24 Forcing Crimson Rambler 1124 Are plants in greenhouses taxable? 1124 Obituary — Charles Naudin 1124 Los Angeles ir24 Blooraington. III. , 112.5 Hotyoke, Mass 1126 The seed trade 1130 Baltimore. 1130 Worcester, Mass 1130 The nursery trade 1132 Our pastimes — Cleveland bowling score . . . 1134 — New York versus Flatbush 1134 —Bowling at Detroit 1134 — Big figures at Denver 1134 —Philadelphia defeats Baltimore 1134 — Roehrs' big score 1134 — Iq the northwest 1134 —The average at Buffalo 1134 — Two games in Chicago 1134 Northampton. Mass. 1134 Washington 1136 Bangor, Me 1140 Loudon, Out 1143 Walls Made of Ashes and Cement for Solid Beds. Here is something I thought would be of interest to other of your readers as well as one from Rhode Island. This is his innuirj-: "I saw in one of the trade papers (tbeAMERicAN Florist probably) that you had used coal ashes and cement to make sides for solid beds in greenhouses. I have, however, been told that ashes so used will crumble. Will you please let me hear from you if yours are all right, as I want to make some this summer? Are the ashes so used from hard or soft coal?" This inquiry comes opportunely, as similar questions have besu frequently asked before, and to the best of my abil- ity I will now endeavor to reply. It is about ten years since I first commenced to experiment in making walls with con- crete. My first efforts were made with iron ore sand (refuse from the iron mines) and cement, but this came rather too expensive, on account of the long and and heavy haul in addition to the first cost of the material. Sand of all kinds in this part of the country is scarce. In 1S92 it occurred to me that if we could use coal ashes as a base for this purpose how much cheaper and convenient it would be. (Our brethren in the natural gas belc may or may not appreciate that statement.) I made known my thoughts to a friend in the profession, in whose judgment I had explicit faith, and he said "It won't do, my boy, the acid in the ashes will destroy the effectiveness of the cement." This certainly was a stunner, and I cannot now recall how I overcame the effects of it and ventured to make the experiment with the tabooed material, but I summoned up sufficient courage to do so, and we now have six of our green- houses fitted up with walls of this kind, and they are apparently all right up to the present writing. We have never used any other but ashes from hard coal — anthracite — but believe the ashes from soft or bituminous coal could be used with almost if not quite as satisfactory results. The greatest trouble we find is in preparing the boards into which the materials, when properly mixed and ready for use, are deposited in order to make the wall. If we would have a straight and mechanical looking job when completed, the boards must be braced thoroughly by driving in stout stakes at frequent intervals alongside of the boards, and then nailed together temporarily though securely at the top to keep them from spreading, which they will surely do when the wet and heavy concrete is shoveled inside the casings. There would be much saving of labor if two-inch or three-inch planks were used instead of inch-thick boards to form the framework into which the material is dumped, because they would remain in position better and with fewer stakes. Not until all the moulds, as we may term them, in which the walls are to be cast are ready should the concrete be mixed, and then only such a quantity as can be used in half an hour. When as above indicated everything is quite ready to begin operations, we have a board or rather a number of boards nailed to- gether, eight or ten feet square, with the joints as tight as it is possible to make them, or some of the cement will wash through with the water, and we proceed to mix the ashes and cement together, taking six or seven parts of the former to one of the latter, of which we find the better brands of Portland cement the most economical. These materials should be thoroughly mixed by turning three or four times, and should be done while they are quite dry, before any water is applied at all, after which water maybe brought into use, and when every particle is thor- oughly moist without being too wet it is ready to be applied to where the walls are to be built, and with reasonable activity, with enough men employed who can be used to advantage without being in each other's way, this part of the operation is a short one. The concrete should be pounded with a rammer gently though sufficiently until it has filled all the spaces completely, and topped off evenly to the level of the boards or planks. When as much of this part of the operation has been donenear- ing the end of the day or the job, cement and sand should be thoroughly mixed, one part of the former to two of the lat- ter, and mixed dry as before recommended for the ashes and cement, and also watered in the same way; this must be used to put the finishing touch to what will be the top of the wall, and with one man with a shovel to drop it at intervals along the top of the wall and another with a bricklayer's or plasterer's trowel — the latter being the most handy— a smooth face is put thereon that will be one of the most important and essential parts of the whole operation, for it is this which keeps the wall that is made of ashes and cement from crumbling; it cer- tainly would crumble if the sand and cement were not applied, and at a time before the wall proper has had time to dry too much. A mechanical and smooth job may be made of the top of the wall if 1118 The American Florist. April 75 the operator will have a whitewash brush and a bucket of water convenient so as to apply it occasionally when the smoothing process is going on by the man with the trowel; a little water and the trowel following each other until a smooth surface is the result. If the "top- ping" part of the work just referred to is not done promptly, much time is lost in the completion of the job. After a few days — according to the weather and the time it takes to dry— the boards on the sides may be removed, and this, of course, must be done care- fully; and these sides should receive a coat of cement in which sand has been mixed, in the same proportions as recommended for the top of the wall. Owing to the coarseness of the ashes used here, it is found when the boards are removed that although a more or less uniform or straight surface is presented enough inter- stices will remain to give the sanded cement a good hold on the wall when plastered on, and when thoroughly dry the wall will be found as strong as though having been built of bricks, and at very much less cost. As to the cost of the materials, that depends upon what part of the country those who desire to build walls for solid beds in greenhouses are living in. In the natural gas region ashes, which are so plentiful in other parts of the country, are at such a premium that they are quite out of the question in this connection, but in those sections probably, or at least possibly, sand or gravel or broken stone may be had for the hauling or at such a trifling cost that the same results may be obtained as low or at so little or no more cost that the difference is hardly worth considering; besides, it goes with- out saying that a wall made from sharp sand or gravel or broken stone, with cement in correct proportions is very much more substantial than can possibly be made with refuse ashes, though I must say that I have yet to find that a break has occurred in the walls built as per above method, excepting when some acci- dent happened that no wall could possi- bly resist. I have one house fitted up with this class of wall whereon a table is built so as to get an idea if possible on which plan roses bloom the best, but so far I am not able to decide. There are so many contingencies arising in the grow- ing of cut flowers during a whole winter season that it is very difficult to decide which is the better plan. One thing we are sure about and that is, a solid bed is easier to empty and easier to fill than is a table, and no time is lost as in the repairing of the tables. Other matters which must be taken into consideration whether solid beds or tables are the bet- ter, is the nature of the soil in which the plants are to be grown, and above all, thorough and proper drainage must be secured; if not naturally then it must be made artificially. Edwin Lonsdale. A Good Adiantum. Up to the present time Adiantum cune- atum has been the favorite maidenhair fern for general decorative purposes, but when the merits of A. decorum becotne more generally known A. cuneatum will have to look to its reputation. A. decorum has particularly good "stand- ing" qualities, and will endure exposure to the dry atmosphere of a dwelhng room for a long time. In this respect at least it is rather ahead of A. cuneatum. Then when the plants are well grown, the fronds are longer and stouter than, and equally as useful for cutting as those of the commoner species. As an exhibi- tion plant A. decorum is first-rate, being of quick and vigorous growth, and graceful habit. Its only drawback, says the Gardening World, "(English) is that it does not spore quite so freely as A. cuneatum, and that is probably the rea- son why there is not so much of it about as there is of the latter species. George Asmus. The name of Asmus is familiar to the floricultural world and George, of that patronymic, of Chicago, and a recent recruit of the Florists' Bowling Club, is well known to that portion of the frater- nity which has participated in the trophy contests at the last half dozen S. A. P. GEORGE ASMUS. Champion Bowler of tlie Chicago Team. conventions. Mr. Asmus was a Buffalo- nian prior to 1897, being employed with Wm. Scott, and was a champion bowler in the early nineties. He was a member of the Buffalo team which won the beau- tiful Spaulding trophy at Atlantic City in 1894 and again at Pittsburg in 1895. Since his removal to Chicago Mr. Asmus has been designer and decorator for Her- man Schiller, 897 West Madison street, but it was not until the present winter that the revival of bowling interest brought him into the florists' club. In the recent gold medal contest he captured both trophies with a high game of 194 and a grand average of 153 for the twenty-four games. Mr. Asmus is a sturdy young man whose aflability will not for a moment be questioned after a glance at the accompanying portrait. Aquatics for Florists. All florists as growers do not cultivate the same specialties or seek the same sphere of operations, locality, market, individual experience and demands of the public determining the question. Thus only a moderate percentage may be found embarking in the cultivation of aquatics, hardy and ornamental plants, either from an asthetic, progressive, or commercial point of view. Again growers are not always so for- tunate as to be located in districts where they are surrounded by palatial resi- dences of the wealthy, who can indulge in floral luxuries, and local trade can not be considered; but there are exceptions. The grounds surrounding the dwelling house and entrance to the nursery or greenhouses will ever be in accord with the method, system and character of its owner. It is the preface. It should be clean and attractive; bright, cheery and inviting. With the rapidly increasing demand for hardy perennial flowering plants, shrubs, ornamental grasses, reeds and bamboos must be placed aquatics. It is probable that the demand for the latter has increased the former. Be this as it may, aquatics are without a peer in the flower garden, and he who loves a garden loves aquatics. In considering the cultivation of aquat- ics for the decoration of the home garden due consideration must be given to the individual plot of ground. If the ground is rolling, the lowest spot will naturally be the place where water would accumu- late and this may prove the very best for a pond, even if out of sight from the dwel- ling house or driveway. It is not in good taste to build ponds on high or uneven ground. The site should be even, the water line below the ground level, and unless ornamental masonry is used in its construction, all should be obscured by marginal planting or a grass border. The site for a pond should be in a some- what sheltered spot, yet open to full light and sunshine; shade from buildings or trees should not cross the pond unless during the afternoon or evening. A water supply is of first importance but the source is immaterial so long as cold springs do not continually run into or through the pond, lowering the tem- perature to a dangerous point. If the pond is water-tight, which is imperative, there is no need of additions save only as it evaporates; an overflow and outlet pipe is of great service, but for a small pond, on a level piece of ground where a drain would have to be laid some dis- tance, it is immaterial, as the water can easily be bailed out when required. Following is a list of varieties for a small pond of about 130 square feet, popular varieties and cheap, two plants of each of the four colors: Nymphtea Marliacea albida and N. dentata, white; N. Marliaceachromatella and N. odorata sulphurea, yellow; N. Zanzibarensis azurea and N. C(Lrulea,blue; N. Zanzibar- ensis rosea and N. Devoniensis, red. These should be grown in boxes about two and one-half feet square or may be grown in tubs — half barrels. Nelumbi- uras planted in a tank or pond six feet in diameter make a beautiful clump; noth- ing more is wanted. As there is little difference in the growth of these plants, three or four varieties maj- be planted together. The following are exception- ally good: Nelumbium album striatum, white, striped at edges with carmine; N. Kermesinum, carmine; N. roseum, deep rose, and N. Shiroman. The latter is the grandest double white nelumbium known and would make a noble appearance planted by itself. Do not attempt to grow nelumbiums in tubs as so grown they are unsatisfactory and discourag- iqg; they need plenty of room and rich soil. Florists desirous of growing water lilies for cut flowers must grow in quan- tity and a natural pond or ponds are reiiuisite. Among the hardy varieties Nymphaja odorata gigantea finds much favor. It is a large handsome white i8gg. The American Florist. 1119 flower. Other white nymphicas are N. Marliacea albida, N. Gladstoniana and N. Richardsoni. Among yellows N. Mar- liacea chromatellaisbest. Among choice varieties ma3' be mentioned N. Laydekeri rosea and N. Robinsoni. Among tender varieties, day bloomers, are N. gracilis, one of the finest whites for all purposes; N. pulcherrinia and N. ciirulea, the best blues. Among the night bloomers are N. rubra rosea, N. Kewensis, N. jubilee and N. Sturtevanti, the latter a remarkable flower, very large and of grand color by artificial light, but the plant is a shy bloomer unless in a warm temperature and given a start early in the season. Aponogeton distachyon is worthy of general cultivation; it is a good winter flower, white and fragrant. As a hardy plant it flowers early in spring and con- tinues throughout the season. Wm. Tricker. Some Belated Easter Reports. Tacoma, Wash. — Trade showed a ten per cent increase. Lilies were very short and much higher than usual. Hyacinths in flats were in demand. Carnations were most salable, roses least so. L. M. Butte, Mont. — Sales were twenty per cent greater than a year ago and prices were higher, but there was no sale for plants. American Beauties were very scarce and in great demand at big prices. M. L. St. Louis, Mo. — Easter sales exceeded last year by thirty per cent and prices were five per cent higher. All cut flowers were scarceexcept llarrisii, which werein slow demand because prices were started too high. H. G. B. Si'RiNGFiELD, Mo. — There was a twen- tv-five per cent increase in sales and prices vvere twenty per cent higher than a year ago. There were plenty of plants and too many pots of lilies. Lilies and palms sold well; no call for bulbous stock. W. A. C. Utica, N. Y. — This year's Easter sales e.Kceeded last but prices were a little lower and the money value was about the same. Carnations were very scarce and lilies were short. There were plenty of plants. Medium sized azaleas sold well. W. M. Vancouver, B. C. — Cut flowers are usually scarce here in the winter and this Easter was no exception. There were plenty of plants, palms and decorative stock being most in demand; roses and carnations went well at slightly higher rates. J. P. Dallas, Tex. — Trade was at least twenty-five per cent ahead of last year and prices were ten percent better. There was a biisk call for everything salable. White flowers were particularly salable because of the steady run of funeral work. 0. L. Hamilton, Ont. — Easter business was about as usual and prices were no higher except on lilies. Cut flowers were scarce. Lilies and white azaleas went well; spintas did not sell. Bulbous stock does not go as it once did but there is increased demand for roses, carnations and violets. E. G. B. Portland, Ore. — There was excellent demand for carnations, white roses and Harrisii but sales did not greatly exceed last year. Bulbous stock, as a rule was slow. A number of plants, not exactly in season, like gloxinias, aquilegias and Primula cashraeriana, found readv sale. G. O. ONE OF W. K. HARRIS' CRIMSON RAMBLER ROSES. Providence, R. L — Carnations were the only item which was higher than is usual at Easter; trade increased ten per cent. Lilies were the only shortage in plants. Some azaleas were left. Roses and bulbous stock sold better than usual. .\11 are happj'. F. M. Oakland, Cal.— Twenty five per cent is a low estimate of the increasein Easter sales; prices were better than usual. There was a shortage of cut flowers. Callas were in great demand, many thousands being shipped at prices rang- ing from $1 to $2.50 per 100 blooms. Harrisii were not in bloom but longiflo- rums were good. H. M. S. Harris' Rambler Roses. The Crimson Ramblers flowered lor Easter by Wm. K. Harris was probably the handsomest lot of plants of this rose ever forced in pots. Some of the plants were seven feet in height, over four feet in diameter and literally covered with flowers. They were timed Just right, so that the color of the leaves and flowers was most brilliant at the time they were wanted. The plant figured was seven feet high but not so well furnished below as the best specimens. Mark Mills, Mr. Harris' efficient foreman, says they received no special treatment only Har- ris' celebrated compost and the usual care given their general stock. K. CARNATIONS. cultural notes. April 15. — I wish to call attention to the fact that no grower can give an infallible verdict on a variety; neither can he give the exact method of culture to procure the best results from any one sort. We can, however, by an exchange of opinions and the use of our common sense, often pick up an idea that may prove valuable. I must take into account, in a review of my winter's experience, the unparalleled drought the plants encountered last summer while maturing in the field, and the fact that $1.50 and $2 per hundred is the ruling price I receive for my cut, in spite of the fact that my flowers are as fine as any that are sold in New York and the large cities at $4- to $6. In view of this lam compelled to seek varieties that will not only pro- duce fine flowers but an abundance of them and, unless I am very much mi-- 1120 The American Florist. Aptil i^^ taken, there are many more growers in the same position. Starting with the whites, I find that Flora Hill is the peer of them all when well done. To start right with this variety the cuttings must be selected with especial care in order to get the stock strong and free from bacteria; I believe fully two-thirds of the failures with this variety can be traced to the careless manner in which it has been propagated. I have found that February struck cuttings, potted up and then planted out early in April make the best stock. Give them the best of field cult- ure, having the soil quite rich so as toget a good sized plant with plenty of healthy wood as early as possible and then, whenever the plants have made the proper amount of growth, which should be by the middle of August at the latest, bring them into the houses. Have the soil in the houses a very little richer than that in the field, and do. not overfeed at any time. Grow them as dry as possible and with all the ventilation that can be given and at the same time maintain the temperature at not less than 65° in the day and 55° at night. Disbud yourstock. By following this method of culture and adding a little lime, wood ashes or salt to the soil as it may require, the weak stems attributed to this variety will be few and there is no other white which will give you as fine blooms. By using a little care in cutting the first crop of flowers Flora Hill can be kept in bloom continuously from September to June, or even through the summer, and a well grown plant will produce more in dollars and cents than any other variety on the market. Evelinahas, unfortunately, been almost a complete failure, but every one of us who saw it growing at the originator's the year before it was sent out must acknowledge that it has lots of merit and I shall grow a house of it again next season under similar treatment to that which I give Flora Hill. I believe that better results can be obtained from solid beds than from benches with this variety. It is a remarkable producer and if the production can be brought up to the proper standard in quality it will be a hard one to beat. White Cloud is a .variety that I did not have on the place this season but I shall plant a house to it for next year and expect to place it among the list of stand- ard sorts. Every one I have spoken with about it seems to place it among the fancies and to have a hesitation in saj'- ing it is reallj' going to pay. It is, how- ever, being widely disseminated this sea- son and another year will demonstrate its paying qualities. AlbaSuperbais a variety one hears very little of, yet it was the best investment I made in last season's novelties from a cut flower point of view. It produced an abundance of blooms of fair quality and size and on excellent stems. A possible ten per cent of the flowers came as seconds but I believe a little careful selection with this variety would place it with the best of the whites. Genesee has been almost a complete failure. The flowers were few and far between, very pretty but small and with weak stems. I suppose under difTerent treatment it could be made to pay but with better ones in the market I cannot afford to experiment with it. Jack Frost has not been a success, nor yet a failure, as it produced some very fine large flowers but not enough of them and a percentage of them badly bursted. It is especially adapted to side benches and may be a profitable sort where the grower uses his own stock for funeral work as it has lots of bulk and substance. Albert M. Herr. Roses and Carnations in Even Span Houses. Ed. Am. Florist; — You will favor me very much by stating whether roses and carnations can be grown with financial success in even span houses, and which is the best way to run the houses, east and west or north and south? On the other hand, I shall be pleased to know if this branch of the business can be made a suc- cess in three-quarter span houses? If even span houses are suitable, what width is recommended? L. B. Answering above, whether roses and carnations can be grown with financial success in even span houses, I say with- out hesitation, yes, and as to the points of the compass, they should run north and south; but with a house built upon the most modern principles, strong yet light, with large glass, and as little lum- ber tt» obstruct the light as is consistent with the strengfh of the structure. Personally I prefer a house to face a little east of south, and for the house to grade towards the southwest; that is to say, so that the water in the gutters may drain thoroughly, and so that the heat- ing pipes may have the requisite fall. If arranged in this way the sun has a little better chance to get in its good work longer in the day when he shines in the winter season. There are more three-quarter-span houses in use in commercial floriculture than any others, but they are not abso- lutely necessary to success. A sixteen- foot rafter used to build an even span house will make a house from twenty- three to twenty-six feet wide. It is hardly advisable to have them wider than twenty-six feet, because if much wider than twenty-six feet it would render them too flat to carry oft the rain water satisfactorily; besides, at so low a pitch the sun does not have so much power as it does when the pitch is steeper. My best house, out of six used for blooming American Beauty for winter, and has been for many years, is twenty-six feet wide. Not that I attribute all the suc- cess to the width given of the house, but somewhat to the man who has charge of it, and the time of year the young roses are planted, namely, the first week in July. This point is introduced here more to show that the style of greenhouse built for special purposes is not all that is necessary in order to be successful with them financially. Y. Asparagus Sprengerii for Cutting. Ed. Am. Florist: — I would be very much pleasedif some reader would inform me how to grow Asparagus Sprengerii for cutting. Subscriber. To grow Asparagus Sprengerii for cut- ting is very easy provided a temperature at night of not less than 60° is main- tained and the other necessary requisites to the well being of plant life are attended to. I know of nothing needing less care and which lends itself to a rough and ready treatment better than this aspara- gus does, and at the same time give fairly satisfactory results. I had a few plants last winter growing in a solid bed, with the object principally in view of noting its prominent characteristics, among others whether it would climb on a string as the so-called smilax does and Asparagus plumosus and other aspara- guses do. It will climb, but there is no advantage in it being grown in that way, rather the reverse. The best way to grow asparagus, I believe, is to grow it in an elevated posi- tion in a hanging basket and allow its plumes of green to droop naturally. In this way its natural rampant growth is checked somewhat, and a short jointed, gracefully dense spray of green is the result. Asparagus Sprengerii delights in the full sun, both in summer and winter. L. Helpful Reminders. Two matters that require immediate attention are providing .\sparagus Sprengerii for cutting next season and flowering shrtibbery for next Easter. The desirability of being provided with both is too obvious for discussion here. Asparagus Sprengerii has been half dormant for three months or more and is starting new shoots, which come out like a slender snake. The older roots send these out very long before develop- ing the feathery foliage. There is no trouble with its tangling, as the stems rarely twist. It requires room to hang down, so will not do in open ground. Pots fill up quite rapidly but to keep it going by the ordinary means of shifting would soon require a wash tub. If you remove a strong plant from its pot you will find the new roots at the bottom and around the edge of the ball. They are tough and can all be washed and "combed out" without breaking many. You will find that all the roots radiate from a sort of cork-like disk, near the center as a rule, where the roots are older and shorter; this you can divide with a strong knife into parts having from five to seven strong roots. In pot- ting be careful to have soil that is not dry and shake it around the roots care- fully and prevent the fiber roots from wilting; they must get to work immedi- atelj'. Set the cork-like piece a trifle below the surface of the soil, and if vou will place some damp sphagnum moss around the stem it will retain moisture there more evenly and cause a larger number of stems to start. Cedar posts with a square piece of plank nailed on the end makes a good stand on which to grow specimen plants. Flowering shrubbery is in demand now for garden decoration as well as for early flowering and inside use. It is timetto order of nurseries such as may be wanted for either purpose. It is found most prof- itable to procure them all at once and put them into pots as early in .April as possible. Plunge the pots in the ground to prevent the wind from blowing them over and too rapid drying. In picking out pots for sale, retain for winter forc- ing those which are making the strong- est and largest amount of fresh wood, as they are the ones which will yield the most bloom next season. The same is true of the hardy roses. Field grown stock taken up and potted in the fall will not give the desired result. In the fall the best grown should be selected for winter or spring bloom. In this way you are able to supply shrubbery from spring to fall and as long as digging can be done they are sure to live. One of the most beautiful shrubs for Easter is Spiraa Van Houttei; S. Antony Waterer is also useful. Deutzias, lilacs and forsytheas are very easily managed. Almonds require a little more tact to bring in evenly but the fall treatment is extremely simple and the necessary con- veniences are within the reach of every- one. C. B. W." i8gg. The American Florist. 1121 DIFFERENCE IN CHARACTER OF TURF FORMED BY DIFFERENT GRASSES, and I'reserviition ol (ioil Links.' "The Seeding and Preservation of Golf Links." A very attractive and timely pamphlet with the above title has been issued recently by J. M. Thorburn & Co., of New York city. So much interest is now taken in golf that the preparation and proper maintenance of the necessary grounds become mattersof much import- ance, not only to those entrusted with the work on the site but also to the seeds- men who are called upon to supply the seeds. The best grasses for the golf link are the turf makers, and the most suita- ble of these are named and described in the text. In certain sections of the grounds a finer surface is demanded over limited areas, and here the available list ol suitable sorts is nmch curtailed. Much valuable information is given on these matters, and also on the preparation of the ground, the theory of grass seed mixtures, time of sowing, weeds, earth- worms, fertilizers, rolling and mowing. New York. MONTHI.y CLUB MEETING.— A LIVELY DIS- CUSSION ON THE BERMUDA LILY TROUBLE. — INTERESTING EXPERIENCES AND TIMELY ADVICE. — I'ROSPECTS FOR AMERICAN PRODUCTION. — VARIOUS IMPORTANT COM- MITTEE REPORTS.— CUT FLOWER TRADE IN A BAD WAY'. — OVER PRODUCTION AND TOUGH FIGURES FOR THE GROWERS. — A BIO ORDER FOR BEAUTIES. — THE FORCING BULB INDUSTRY. — EASTER CASUALTIES. —A NEW SOCIETY.— IT IS VERY EXCLU- SIVE.— A philadelphian's feat. It was announced that F. Henry, of Henry & Lee, would address the Florists' Club on Monday evening on the subject of Bermuda lily culture, but that gentle- man neither put in an appearance nor extended the courtesy of an explanation. (Juite a number of members interested in the subject were present, however, and it was an easy matter to start an interest- ing discussion, many conflicting experi- ences being given as to the effect of vari- ous treatments, soils and conditions in winter forcing of Harrisii and longiflo- rum lilies. Mr. Troy related his experi- ence of years ago in England with the so-called eucharis mite, which is, he said, identical with the insect found between and imbedded in the scales of diseased lily bulbs. Mr. Siebrecht attrib- uted the prevalent disease to over-prop- agation and bad management by the Bermuda growers, who, a few years ago, in response to the great demand for the bulbs, propagated from all kinds of rub- bishy, unripe and decayed stock. This view was endorsed by Mr. Manda, who recalled instances where surplus stock had been consigned to this country from Bermuda, and, being unsold or rejected, was returned to Bermud.^, heated and rotten, and was then used for purposes of propagation, with the result that just the conditions favorable to the development of disease resulted. He believed that with careful and rational treatment, and the holding of the best stock only for propa- gating, as is done by the Holland bulb growers, the lily disease may yet be eradi- cated. Mr. Burns attributed contributary negligence on the part of the forcers here, whose processes are more or less respon- sible for the severity of the trouble. He advised keeping the growing bulbs par- ticularly dry during the first six weeks after starting into growth in the green- house and warned especialh' against the danger of shifting the bulbs from one pot to another. Mr. O'Mara talked at length on the various phases of the subject. He agreed with previous speakers that the trouble originated in unwise culture, repeated cropping from the same land, too early harvesting, cutting of flowers, etc. He believed that the percentage of disease present this season was much less than in recent years owing to the great care now exercised by buyers and the shrink- age in percentage of Bermuda output because of the Japanese longiflorum com- petition. Replj'ing to a question by Mr. Morris as to the prospects for the estab- lishment of lily bulb- growing as an Amer- ican industry Mr. O'Mara instanced one or two previous attempts at American bulb growing that had not been conspic- uous successes but believed it to be prac- ticable provided the cost can be kept down to the level of foreign competition, for, although we maj' all be patriots, our patriotism is likely to suffer a severe set back when the price list for a home pro- duction is higher than the foreigner's price list for the same goods. Mr. Sie- brecht and Mr. Burns each mentioned instances of successful longiflorum bulb growing under glass in the vicinity of New York and believed a profitable busi- ness in this line to be possible and Mr. Manda called attention to the fact that in New Jersey the longiflorum is perfectly hardy when planted deep enough and felt sure that hundreds of localities might easily be found where good bulbs might be grown outside. Mr. Morris elicited uproarious applause when he remarked that it appears as though the mite was assisting nature to compel the growing of bulbs on American soil and the restric- tion of the importation of these goods. Mr. Dupuy, who is credited with having produced the finest lilies brought to New York City for the Easter just passed, laid particular stress on the strong yellow color always present in well ripened, healthy bulbs and advised against the acceptance of pale-colored, loosely built bulbs, also said that broad, flat bulbs appeared to give always the best results. Mr. Siebrecht, for the committee ap- pointed to interview the steamship com- panies in behalf of the retail florists, made a progressive report, statingthat already several lines, including the \Vhite Star, Red Star and North German Lloyd, had arranged to give receipts for flowers intrusted to their care for delivery to passengers. The executive committee was requested, by a unanimous vote, to take up forconsideration the proposition to invite the S. A. F. to meet in New York City in 1900 and report on ways and means to the May meeting. Six new members were initiated and altogether it 1122 The American Florist. Apric IS, was a very cheerful meeting were it not that Mr. Burns reported officially on the defeat which the bowling club had sus- tained in the recent bout with Flatbush. The dejection incident upon this an- nouncement was intensified by thedroop- ing attitude of Mr. Burns' whiskers, which at other times maintain an aggres- sive horizontal position. The cut flower trade has not recovered from the severe set-back it got at Easter. In fact, things have been going from bad to worse. The customary demand for the weeks succeeding Easter is being experienced by the retail florists, but the tremendous shipments coming to the wholesale district from all sources so overbalance all possible outlets that retailers have it all their own way and no offer, reasonable or unreasonable, is refused by the wholesaler who knows his business. The moment an ofler is made it is accepted. The writer was present when a sale of good roses at $15 a thou- sand was made with the proviso that they be sent by messenger a distance of almost twenty miles. Daft'odils at 37 cents a hundred were also noted as an indication of the situation. One estab- lishment has ordered and will undoubt- edly be able to procure 40,000 American Beauties at figures ranging from $2 to $6 per hundred for a big decoration on Thursday. That this number of Beau- ties can be supplied gives some idea of what the Bride and Bridesmaid situation is. The Greek has regained his tongue and his chattering chorus is heard in all places where large shipments are received. He is a pearl of great price now and no wise wholesaler refuses him due deference. He is lined up, as a result, along Twenty- third street and other much-frequented shopping districts and ten or twenty cents will buj' a big bunch of the choice product of many an establishment with a proud name and world-wide fame. The forcing bulb business is in a very precarious predicament after the discour- aging results of the winter's work. One of the largest and formerh' most success- ful bulb forcers states that his aggregate sales for the season fall far below the actual cost of the bulbs. Mr. Van Heem- stra, who has been making his annual spring tour, sailed for home on the Kaiser Wilhelm on Tuesday. He states that at several places he called he was moved to ask the proprietor "Why don't you give that dog something to eat?" The only bulb that has a position of honor at present is the lily, provided it is accom- panied with a certificate of character. Of such, a shortage is probable and higher prices are indicated. Mr. Hage- niann, of Philadelphia, who is out on the road, states that he finds little disposi- tion on the part of buyers to haggle over price this year; quality is the only point insisted upon. Among the Easter casualties were the closing up by implacable creditors of the establishments of S;inder, Madison ave- nue; Polykranas, Columbus avenue; and Neal, Forty-second street. A new association has been formed here entitled the American Society of Land- scape Architects, with J. C. Olmstead for ])rcsident, Sam'l Parsons, Jr., vice-presi- dent; D. W. Langton, secretary, and C. W. Laurie, treasurer. The purpose is to make the new society very exclusive and its constitution will admit no one as an active member except one "who practices the art of arranging land and landscape for use and enjoyment, whose compensa- tion is received directly from his client, and not directly or indirectly from labor, plants or other material used in fitting land for use or from persons supplying the same." The almost universal experi- ence of persons supplying "labor, plants or other material" under the approval of landscape architects, in the way of com- missions, etc., would indicate that if the latter clause above quoted is carried out literally the new organization will e(|ual in membership Alderman Morris' famous Eccentric Club, where one versatile indi- vidual carried the entire society, officers and members, under his one hat. Visitors in town are W. E. Uoyle, Bos- ton, and John Ilackett, of Philadelphia, who is paying his first visit for thirty- two years. He thinks the town has grown considerably. Chicago. STOCK VERY PLENTIFUL. — MARKET WEAK- ENS AT THE MIDDLE OF THE WEEK — NO UNUSUAL CONDITIONS PREVAIL. — DIS- CUSSION AT THE florists' CLUB MEET- ING.—TALK OF EASTER AND ITS LESSONS. —FLOWER SHOW AT CITY HALL.— PLANS FOR FALL EXHIBITION. — PERSONAL JOT- TINGS. During the first days of this week stock cleaned up well at fair prices but on Wednesday there was a superabundance of everything and prices went down to the lowest notch of the year. Roses were offered as low as 50 cents a hundred while $1 was a common price for carna- tions and only the best brought as much as $2. There were bargain offerings of lilies and violets. But for the large quan- tities of stock handled by the fakirs there would have been an accumulation which would have done much harm. During the later days of the week local buying was revived and shipping orders have increased, so that the market has assumed a more healthful tone and the conditions are only those which usually confront the trade in the few weeks fol- lowing Easter. At the regular meeting of the Florists' Club, held April 7, the subject for discus- sion was "Easter Trade," and although the attendance was rather small, a num ber of interesting remarks were made by those present. George Asmus (with Herman Schiller) said they were well satisfied with their Eastci trade, the one drawback being the weather, which did not allow them to get in all the lilies they anticipated. In consequence they had to turn down several good out-of-town orders; other- wise business was better than last year. Phil. Ilauswirth said be did a better business than last year, the weather, of course fjeing bad, but notwithstanding that he sold out pretty well. He found, however, that he had fewer in(|uiries for lilies than in past years and attributes this to the newspaper articles which appeared a week or two before Easter regarding the shortage and the fancy prices that were going to rule. As an instance he gave the case of a lady in the east who wrote a friend in Chicago three weeks before Easter, retiuestingherto buy .$4 to $5 worth of lilies, and two weeks later the same lady wrote again stating that she had read reports to the effect that high prices were going to be paid for lilies at Easter and would prefer that the money lie expended on other flowers. C. Ilartwig said he could fully endorse Mr. Hauswirth's remarks, as a number of persons visited his greenhouses, counted the lilies he had on hand and then tried to figure out how many thousands of dollars worth of plants there were in the establishment. Ed. Winterson made a few remarks on behalf of the wholesale trade. He said that business was good but could have been better in lilies if the growers had kept the wholesalers posted as to the quantity they were likely to have. He believes that there were one-fourth less lilies shipped this year than previously, this not being due to scarcity, but to the growers holding back the stock until Friday or Saturday, when it was too late to fill out of town orders. Joseph Reeve (with Andrew McAdams) reported good business. They disposed of quite a number of Dutch hyacinths in pots and pans and found ready sale lor daffodils in small pots. They found, however, that lilies did not go quite so good, selling only about seventy-five against 150 last year. Mr. Reeve' had on exhibition a bunch of Acacia para- doxa, which he said he found to be a good plant, both for pots and cut bloom, through the winter months. P. Broadbeck was given a certificate for his White Daybreak carnation, which was exhibited at the previous meeting. Not in many a day has Chicago seen such a display of design work as was on exhibition at the City Hall last Mondav evening when the new council took seats. There were dozens and dozens of floral pieces of all shapes, sizes and description, from the seven-foot, eagle-surmounted col- umn beside the mayor's chair to the broken lyre which adorned the desk of a member who failed of re-election. Nearly every one of the sixty-eight alder- men was favored with flowers and Mavor Harrison was almost hidden behind the bank of blooms sent by his admirers. Pretty nearly every dealer was repre- sented in the array and the large quan- tity of stock required was a saving clause in the market that day. At its quarterly meeting last week the Horticultural Society of Chicago made preliminary arrangements for the fall show, which will be held November 7 to 11. The present intention is to make this exhibition the best this country has ever seen. A seedling carnation named Dorothv has been shown in retailers' windows this week. It is raised by E. T. Grave, Richmond, Ind., and is very large, with fine form and stem. It belongs in the "lighter than Scott" class ot pinks. E. C. Amling is the consignee. John P. Tonner, 1057 N. Sixty-second court, is building a fine residence, two new houses and is replacing three old structures with up-to date houses; and yet there are people who say that grow- ing no longer pays. Mr. Tonner's atten- tion is devoted to Meteor roses and car- nations. H. Schiller has found his early forced pfeonies, with blooms as big as an Amer- ican Beauty, a very good venture. Thev sell better as cut flowers than they do as pot plants and at Easter Mr. Schiller retailed them at $3 per dozen. W. E. Lynch has added several work- rooms to his place of business on Ran- dolph street and will in future devote considerable attention to the manufac- ture of wheat sheaves and wire designs. The Central Floral Company decorated the more than ninety tables for the Hamilton Club banquet at the Audito- rium Monday night. The rose display is now varied by good blooms of Papa Gontier, La France, Kai- serin. President Carnot, Gen. Jacque- minot and Mrs. Robert Garrett. Walter Kreitling is happy in the pos- session of a new suit of clothes, a result of his Easter trade. iSgg. The American Florist. 1123 A West Side retailer says that when a choice of several varieties of carnations is offererl, more than half his customers choose Tidal Wave. Chase has removed from 131 to 155 Twenty-second street, where he has larger and much finer quarters. Carnations were nearly all in the field at this date last year. Now all that is in the tields is frost. J. A. Jegan will, on May 1, remove from 69 Washington street to 74, almost opposite. There are yet plenty of large, well- flowered azaleas in retailers' hands. Several retailers are now oflering the Mrs. Lawson at $6 a dozen. Among the week's visitors were: Geo. M. Geraghty, of Daniels & Fisher, Denver; C. B. Whitnall, Milwaukee, Wis. Philadelphia. GROWERS FIND THEIR BUSY SEASON AT HAND. — CROTONS AT CRAIG'S. — GRAFTED ROSES FOR SUMMER. — DEPARTMENT STORES AND THE PLANT TRADE. At the growers' all is hustle and bustle getting empty houses fixed up for the summer campaign. All the boxed stock is being separatedand theyoung bedding plants in their root bound pots are being given new sizes and breathing space so as to be in condition for the spring plant- ing. At Craig's the large lily house is filled with crotons, splendid healthy young stock that should sell readily. Their trade in this ornamental plant has grown wonderfully, so much, in fact, that it is difficult to supply the demand, even with their increased stock and facilities. Quite a number of houses are being planted with roses for summerflowering, the demand last season being such as to encourage growers to plant again. Grafted stock will be largely used, as the results have been universally good with such plants. Some growers don't know grafted stock to be any better than plants on their own roots even after a year's trial, but they go around with hacked and cut fingers from making grafts, all the same, martyrs to science, as it were. The department stores are working ofl some of the belated Easter stock. Wana- maker offers hydrangeas at 45 cents each that were wholesaled at 75 cents and $1 one week ago; also azaleas at 50 cents that were considered by the growers worth $9 per dozen. Pan Janus Veitchii that brings $12 per dozen, and grudgingly given at that, here sell for $1.25 each. There is no question that almost any kind of plant can be sold in a department store if offered cheap enough, and if the grower wants to cheapen his stock he can't do better than throw wagon loads of it into these markets; the3' will take it at their price and sell it, but at the expense of his best market. After a lower level of prices has been brought about it will be found very hard to raise them and bargain figures will thereafter control the market. Business the past week has been fairly good, there having been quite a number of weddings at which flowers were gener- ally used. Roses are plentiful and the price for first grade and extra teas is $6 to $8 per hundred. Beauties are in demand at from $1 to $3 per dozen, stems eighteen inches to four feet. Jacqs from $8 to $15 per hundred are moderate sellers. Bulbous stock is going slow; lily of the valley is not very fine and sells for $3 Daffodils are very plentiful at the buyers' price and tulips are about done. Lakens has some nice freesia and thinks the crop will last about two weeks longer. K. Boston. HEAVY RECEIPTS OF FLO WERS.— VERY LOW PRICES. — A SURPLUS IN ALL LINES. — EX- HIBITS AT HORTICULTURAL HALL. — BRIEF PERSONAL MENTION. The past week has witnessed quite a slump in the fortunes of all kinds of flow- ers in this market. American Beauties have been sufferers especially, the compe- tition of fineBrunners and jacqs proving too much for them and forcing them down to a level they seldom, if ever, have reached, quality considered. The stock in market, roses and carnations particu- larly, is of highest quality. Bridesmaid roses are seemingly better than ever before, not only in color but solidity and finish generally, but this fact is of no avail when the receipts exceed the demand by about fifty to one. So, in the words of a worthy representative of the whole- sale trade, "the buyer sf ts the price;" and this concise remark sums up the whole story of the present state of the cut flower trade of the Hub. On Saturday last, J. E. Rothwell exhib- ited at Horticultural Hall, Cypripedium Roeblingi with seventeen flowers, a superb specimen. James Comley showed, among other interesting things, Deutzia hybrida Lemoinei and several handsome varieties of Himalayan rhododendrons. Three vases of violets from E. A. and W. K. Wood were much admired. The greenhouse of F. H. Call,atSomer- ville, was entered and robbed of all the cash in the money drawer and many of the plants and flowers maliciously de- stroyed on the night of April 6. "Mat" Rogers, who has been in the employ of W. S. Ewell & Son lor the past six or seven years as salesman and driver, died Sunday morning, April 9. He leaves a large family. T. E. Waters, formerly of Good & Waters, has taken a situation with M. D. Jones & Co., dealers in iron fountains, vases, etc. Thos. F. Galvin has gone to the West Indies to look after his palm nursery interests there. Visitor in town: J. Austin Shaw, New York. Cincinnati. CARNATION MEETING AT THE CLUB —MRS. LAWSON AND HER RIVALS. — WITTER- STAETTER'S FINE BLOOMS.— THE BUSI- NESS MEETING. The carnation meeting of April 8 was the most attractive of the year. The much talked of Mrs. Thomas \V. Lawson was on exhibition and the vase, contain- ing twenty-five cut blooms, was the cen- ter of attraction. It is unmistakably a grand flower but two vases of R. Witter- staetter's seedlings were placed beside it and it seemed as though fully half the visitors were of the opinion that the home grown blooms were fully as good, while some claimed them to be superior. Richard Witterstaettershowed two vases of pink; one 557 A., is a little lighter, while the other, 518 B., is a shade darker in color. In size, stem, foliage and general make up they compare favorably with the Lawson and no doubt they will be heard from next season. A collection of seedlings from Mr. Witterstaetter made a grand showing and among them were two that caught my fancy, a bright scar- let, large and full and a large white, fringed and very fragrant. George & Allen had a creditable display of roses; their Beauties and Meteors were exceptionally fine. A vase of Maid of Honor, from the Hoffmeister Floral Co., showed to good advantage. Fred. Walz exhibited a seed- ling carnation the style of Daybreak, a good pink and strong stem. Robt. Mur- phy & Sons showed a vase of Gen. Jacqueminot which was much admired. In the evening the regular monthly business meeting took place with Presi- dent Witterstaetter in the chair. The meeting was fairly well attended and E. H. Giesy, of the Lockland Lumber Co., was made auctioneer. He offered the vase of Mrs. Lawson for sale and Charles Jones bid in the two dozen blooms for $G, which went into the soci- ety's treasury. One new member was proposed. Dan McRorie, representing W. A. Manda, was an interested visitor. H. SCHWARZ. Pittsburg. ACTIVE BUSINESS FOLLOWS A VERY SATIS- FACTORY EASTER. — RECEPTION OF THE florists' AND GARDENERS' CLUB. — WHAT THE DEALERS ARE DOING. — VISITORS. With the advent of good spring' weather business has assumed a more active appearance. Prices are about the same as prior to Easter and stock is plenty and of good quality. The demand for violets has dropped off very mate- rially. The Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists' and Gardeners' Club held a reception on the night of April 6 at Cyclorama Hall, Allegheny, which was very handsomely decorated, John Bader furnishing the plants and palms, Fred. Burki, lilies; Gustave & J. W. Ludwig, the Pittsburg Cut Flower Co. , E. C. Ludwig and others, flowers and bouquets. Dancing, the grand march being participated in by sixty-two couples, cards and speeches, constituted the evening's source of enjoy- ment. On Tuesday the Presbyterian Union held its annual gathering at the Schenley Hotel, where Gustave & J. W. Ludwig decorated the reception and dining rooms; in the latter were sixty-five tables. Both the Pittsburg Cut Flower Com- pany and Wm. F. Kasting & Co., report their first Easter as very satisfactory. They had no shortage of stock and the dealers express themselves as very well satisfied with the way in which both firms took care of the Easter rush. Mrs. E. A. Williams did not have to purchase flowers to fill her Easter orders, the stock at her owngreenhouses coming in just right. Mrs. Williams decorated twenty churches and the week was the best she has ever had. F. Breitenbaugh & Bro. have opened a cut flower stand in the Pittsburg Market, also continuing the one in the Allegheuv Market and later on will open in both places stands for the sale of bedding stock, of which they are extensive growers. Joseph Kletzly, of Natrona, with his two sisters attended the club's reception. H. Zip, of Holland, has been here several days on his way east. Regia. Wellington, O.— W. H. Townsend has sold his business to T. G. Yale and the greenhouses are to be removed to the Yale premises. Westerly, R I. — Anew50-horse-power boiler at the greenhouses of S. J. Renter blew up on Monday, April 3, completely wrecking the boiler room and sheds, cut- ting the heat off from four houses and smashing a large quantity of glass. The loss is estimated in the thousands. For- tunately no one was injured. 1124 The American Florist. April 15^ Subscription, 81.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate, tl.OO per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts, 6 times Bpercent; IStimes, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 62 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- pl3ang only to the back pages. The Advertlslnff Department of the American FLORIST 1« for Florists, Seedsmen, and dealers In wares pertaining to those lines Onlt. Orders lor less tlian one-hall inch space not accepted. Advertisements mnst reach us by Wednesday to se- ijore Insertion in the Issue for the f oUowlns Saturday. Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. One well known carnation grower states that irom 1,150 plants of Cerise Queen he secured 110 marketable flowers daily between March 1 and April 5. A NEW water lily, says the Gardeners' Chronicle, is described under the name of Nyniphaea Fennica. It is a native of Finland. Both leaves and flowers are small, the latter white. The Worcester County Horticultural Society, Worcester, Mass., has issued the premium list for its sixteenth annual chrysanthemum exhibition, to be held November 8 and 9. There are twenty- seven classes with prizes aggregating $309.50. We are in receipt of blooms of an ivory white sport of Golden Gate rose, from the American Rose Company, Washington, D. C. The flowers are of fine form and size, and very fragrant. The plant is said to be of vigorous growth and a pro- fuse bloomer; it has been registered under the name of Ivory. The Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Associa- tion Discontinues Business. By a vote of the Board of Directors it has been definitely decided to discontinue the business of the Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Association. It was hoped that the later months of the winter and spring would bring in a large increase of new business but instead the amount has been disappointingly small, although there were many inquiries and considera- ble correspondence on the subject. The association has settled all losses except that of Mr. Phelps, of Hackensack. N. J., which occurred a few days previous to the carnation meeting at Philadelphia. It was thought at that time the loss would not exceed $500 to $(500, as it was likely the heating apparatus could be saved, but the damage was much greater than was at first apparent, the bills for making repairs footing up more than $2000. This is more than the Associa- tion can pay at this time, but Mr. Phelps has agreed that in case the Association discontinue business to accept the amount on hand in full payment of loss. Officers and directors of the Association have spent freely both of time and money in the endeavor to place the Association on its feet and they feel it to be a matter of great regret that the result could not have been otherwise. No one has prof- ited, the secretary alone receiving a sal- ary, and that only $15 a month, all of which was spent for clerical service. A full statement showing the disposition of every dollar received will be sent each member as soon as final settlement is efi'ected. W. J. Vesey, Sec'y. Society of American Florists. department of PLANT REGISTRATION. The American Rose Company, Wash- ington, D. C, registers the new rose Ivory, a sport from Golden Gate; color ivory white. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y. Greenhouse Building. Salt Lake City. — R. E. Evans, palm house, two rose houses and propagating house. Youngstown, O. — E. Hippard, fourcar- nation houses 20x100. Peoria, 111. — Charles Loveridge, four houses. Bloomington, 111. — A. Washburn & Sons, rebuild two houses. A. T. Hemp- sted, two houses 18x50. Vancouver, B. C. — Jas. Pont, green- house 20x80. F. Bromham, two houses 18x56. Philadelphia. — Mrs. M. Mergenthaler, two houses each 20x125 to cost $1500. Saginaw,' Mich. — Wm. Rothke & Sons, three rose houses 18x170; remodel three houses. Detroit, Mich. — Addition to city green- house, cost $12,000. American Carnation Society. The printed volume of the proceedings of the eighth annual meeting of the above society, held at Philadelphia last Feb- ruary, has just come to hand. The con- tents include all the papers read at the meetings (with verbatim report of the discussions) reports of committees, officers, etc. A portrait of ex-President Nicholson appears as frontispiece, and the account concludes with a list of members and a list of varieties revised to February 1, 1899. Those interested can secure a copy of the book by joining the society at a cost of $2, the annual mem- bership fee. A number of copies of the very useful list of varieties will be printed separately and mailed to all applicants by Secretary Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., on receipt of ten cents per copy. Forcing Crimson Rambler. Replying to William Scott's query in a contemporary, I would say that such growers as Robert Craig, W. K. Harris and Lawrence Cotter all agree that with proper care and precautions at the time of lifting, results are equally satisfactory with field grown as with pot grown Ramblers. This being so, the economy and saving of months of care is sufficient grounds for the statement in our Easter plant notes of March 25 than "as to the comparative value of pot-grown plants and those lifted from outside, the most experienced growers recommend the lat- ter, provided that the houses are shaded with boards and the plants syringed daily for a week or ten days after potting, and then started along slowly." All rose growers understand that (|uick climbers are exceedingly sensitive to any disturbance of the root action and to none of this class does this apply with more force than to Crimson Rambler; hence the warning above quoted as to precautions. If not kept in the dark and industriously syringed until root action is well restored the wood is likely to shrivel and any carelessness here is fatal. Mr. Harris speaks of the Crimson Ram- bler as an especially dangerous rose to import from any great distance for immediate forcing purposes. Wm. J. Stewart. Are Plants in Greenhouses Taxable? IN MAINE. Referring to this question, asked by your correspondent, I would say that different states have different laws, but in Maine our laws exempt from taxation all growing crops in the hands of the producer, and it should be the same in all states. The laws are intended to pro- tect the farmer and any one who grows plants, vegetables, or field crops, and give him the same privileges ' that a mechanic has. The mechanic Works for a salary. The farmer or florist pro- duces crops of plants, flowers, grain or grass, and that is his salary. If his plants are taxed he is paying taxes on his work, or wages, which he produces, and this does not give him an "equal taxation" with the man who works for money alone. I think the assessors in your corre- spondent's state are straining the laws, as I do not believe they tax farmers for hay in their barns or vegetables and grain in their houses that they have grown. The first of April, the time when valuation is taken in Maine, there are thousands of plants in the greenhouses not out of the seed beds, and the most of bedding plants have no value at that time; really have cost more than they would sell for. So in all that class there could not be any taxable value. Plants growing for cut flower purposes come under the head of growing crops and cannot be taxed any more than a field of growing grain. Of course greenhouses and all fixtures are taxable at a fair valuation, but I think that if Mr. Berry will look it up he will find they must abate his tax on plants and if the assessors refuse, in writing, to do so, he can appeal to the county com- missioners, who will order an abatement, if the laws of his state are the same as in Maine. I would advise him to look up his state laws and he will find a list of property that is exempt. B. IN ALABAMA. I think if Frank Betry, of Minnesota, would show that his greenhouse plants are his crop the city could not tax them. The city of Anniston, Ala., taxed me as contractor until I proved that I was none such. Of recent years the city has tried to tax me on my plants, but I have succeeded in convincing them that a grower is not to be taxed, as the taxing of a product is unlawful; the state law is opposed to such taxation. F. J. Ulbricht. Obituary. CHARLES NAUDIN. Charles Naudin, a well known figure in European horticulture and botany and director of the experiment garden at the Villa Thuret, Antibes, died March 19 in his eighty-fourth year. Los Angeles. rain of VAST BENEFIT. — EASTER TRADE. — PROFITED BY FREEZINGS.— NOTES OF INTEREST TO NURSERYMEN AND FRUIT GROWERS. — FIVE ACRES OF CARNATIONS. —MANY BEETS.— FLORAL PARADE EAGER- LY ANTICIPATED.— JOTTINGS. The beneficial effects of the rain men- tioned in my last letter are seen on every hand. Not only did it thoroughly revive all vegetation but it revived business in every line. We shall have fair crops even with no more rain. Inquiry at the lead- ing floral stores shows that the Easter trade was quite equal to that at Christ- i8gg. The a mer i ca n Flo r i s t. 1125 mas. There was a good supply of flow- ers. Prices realized were very satisfac- tory. The nurserymen have been very busy. Large quantities of citrus and deciduous trees are being shipped and the demand for ornamentals and flowering stock is quite heavy. Alfred Roedder, of Shorb, has perhaps profited more than any other California florist by the late freeze in the southern states. Air. Roedder is well known in and around New Orleans and has already shipped three car loads of palms and other ornamental stock to replace that which was frozen. David F. Cook, the Chicago publisher, who owns a very large ranch at Piru, is removing the apricot and fig trees from sixty acres and will replant with citrus fruits, which have proven the most profit- able crop raised on this ranch. As in direct opposition to this, citrus trees are being removed from about the same area of ground at Colton. In this instance the trees were planted on very low unsuita- ble land and would never have been a profitable investment. Elmo R. Meserve, having abandoned the project of planting five acres to car- nations and violets at South Santa Monica, E. J. Vawter, an extensive land owner, will take up the idea and carry it out, we hope successfully, J. A. Kusche, at one time in charge of the Ingleside Nurseries, has been employed to take charge of the establishment. Prosperous Redlands has already shipped .3,^0,000 boxes of oranges and 10,000 boxes of lemons this year. About seven thousand acres of beets have been planted in San Bernardino and Orange counties to feed the great sugar factory at Chino. The rather sensational suit of the How- land Nursery Co. against Mrs. Wm. Gar- land was decided in favor of the defend- ant. The company sued for $214.75. Mrs. Garland acknowledged an order and debt of $15 but claimed her signa- tures to the other orders were forgeries. The court gave judgment on a technical point. While the demand for flowers has kept up unusually well since Easter, all our growers and dealers are looking forward to the Free Harbor Jubilee floral parade which will he held on Thursday after- noon April 27. Over $1000 in prizes will be awarded for the best decorations in the various classes and it is anticipated the rivalry will be so great there will be demand for a better quality of flowers than can be supplied by ordinary gardens. This will send every one who seeks a first prize to the florists. The carnation fields at that time will be in their glory and sweet peas will also be plentiful. Prof. S. M. Woodbridge, of South Pasadena, who is well known in connec- tion with fertilizers, is experimenting with the essential oils manufactured from the lemon, orange, eucalyptus and other trees. Practical results will soon follow. J. M. Hill, who proposes to start a cannery at Downey, is educating some of the ranchers on the best varieties of tomatoes and how to grow them. Ernest Braunton, formerly a horticult- ural inspector, is now engaged with Miss Ethel Lord, at the Elysian Gardens on Broadway. * W. A. Peschelt, the enthusiastic florist for Senator J. P. Jones, atSanta Monica, was a recent visitor. ^ A. Nelson, representing, the F. R. Pier- son Co., captured some nice orders while in this vicinity a few days ago. D. R. W. Bloonungton, III. Easter trade is reported to have been somewhat ahead of last year's, the only drawback being the unseasonable weather. Cut flowers of all kinds were much in demand, but the supply was ample. A. Washburn & Sons intend rebuilding two of their houses and will make gen- eral improvements about their establish- ment. Their entire plant is heated by steam, four immense boilers, each of 50-horse power capacity, doing the work. While growing a general stock for their retail trade, they pay particular atten- tion to roses and carnations, a good part of which go to the St. Louis market. A. T. Hempstead will soon tear down two of his old houses to make room for two new ones, each 18x50. Mr. Hemp- stead does a fine business in bedding plants, being located within a short dis- tance ot the principal cemetery. The fact that but little of the private stock has survived the winter leads him to make preparation to meet a two-fold demand. About three weeks ago a fire of un- known origin, destroyed the dwelling, grocery and flower store of Freeze Bros. The greenhouses, adjoining the store, were somewhat damaged. It is quite likely that the Freeze Bros, will retire from the flower business. Homo. Dallas, Tex.— Otto Lang & Co. have dissolved partnership, Mr. Lang contin- uing the business. West Chester, Pa. — The employes of Hoopes Bros. & Thomas have been given an advance of ten percent in their wages. SITUATIONS. WANTS, FOR SALE. AdvertlBements ander tbla head will be Inserted at the rate of 10 centa a line (seven words) each Inser- tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advB. not for the year 18* Is entitled to a flve-Une want adv. (situations only) free to be used at any time durlnK the year. SITDATION WANTED— By experienced (iardener and florist: private place preferred. Address Cal., care American Florist. Chicago. SITDATION WANTED— By good all around florist, Swlss-bYench; 35. single. Address Florist. 161 Prospect Ave.. BnJTalo, N. Y. SITDATION WANTED— As working foreman, flrst- class. all-around grower of cut flowers, rosea, car- nations, violets, 'mums and plants. Best of refer- ences. Address Grower, care Am. Florist. SITDATION WANTED— By a flrst-cjass. all-around florist, grower of roses a specialty: carnations, general stocb: good propagator: 2:i years' experience: single. Best of relerences. Address K. care American Florist. SITDATION WANTBD-In large seed house, whole- sale department or office preferred, by married man, 3:3 years old, with 10 years' experience In seed business. Address WILL Emerson, Waterloo. Neb. SITDATION WANTED- By an all-around florist; growing of roses a specialty, carnations and gen- eral stock: good propagator, 17 years' experience. Beat of references and married. Want place 1st of May. " " . -. . . H B D, care American Florist. SITDATION WANTBD-As working foreman by man second to none In roses, 'mums, violets, etc : 20 years' practical experience: Anglo-American, mar- ried, age 41. Good references; temperate habits. Address U D. 31.', Scovlll Ave, Cleveland, O. W^ . Skelton. Boulder, Mont, W W ANTED— WorklnK foreman, general cut flower and bedding stock RTower. AddresB A. H. Schneider, Oak Park. III. TXTANTED— Rose grower to take charge of section ANTED AT ONCB~A well-recoiumended flo- rist Mrs. Geo. Wali>rauer. 1317 N. MIchlKan Ave.. Saginaw City, Mich. WANTED— Florist, single man. who understands growing carnations, roses and general stock for retail trade. References required. Mrs. f:. E Blaih, Big Rapids, Mich. WANTED AT ONCB-Toung man who has some knowledge of growing vegetables outside; not afraid to work : steady employment, salary $;i5 month. Lake Geneva Floral Co., Lake Geneva, Wis. WANTBD-Imaiedlately. a florist forgeneral green- house work: must be sober. Industrious and trustworthy. State lowest wages wanted with board and room. Sendrefs. I. L. PiLLSBURY.Galesburg. 111. WANTED-Florlst. single: steady place for right man; $35 per month with board, room, etc. Man used to the Rocky Mountain region preferred. Address with references. Byron H. Iyks, Albuquerque. N. M. W^ charge of place as foreman on large modern pfanr wholesale and retail; able to run the place in owner's absence, f^.^) per month and steam heated rooms free ALBERT FrCHS. 2059 N. Halsted St., Chicago. FOR SALE— Four greenhouses, nearly new. Good retail stand. A. Claus. Sprlngfleld. III. FOR SALE— Florist store at 257 W. Jefferson St principal street la Louisville, Ky. Address as above. FOR SALE OR RENT-Four greenhouses 18x125, and all stock and tools, on Third St., most arlsto* cratlc driveway In Ijoulsvllle. Address 257 W. Jefferson St.. Louslvllle. Ky. FOR SALE— A fine greenhouse establishment com- manding the trade of two live towns of about 12.0C0 people. No competition, a big snap for one understanding the business. Going out of buslnesa entirely reason for selling. B. B. GREENUOU9KS, New Whatcom. Washington town of 2500 Inhabitants. . One hour's ride to city. Greenhouses are well stocked and have a good water supply. Two lots, Gt!xl30 feet; bam. house and shed. Houses are heated by hot water. We wish to sell because the owner Is dead Buyer to take possession at once. Apply Mh.-^. A. H.Saxon, Downers Grove. 111. FOB RENT-For a term of years with prospects of selling, four commercial greenhouses, built for and by a florist; 2 houses 18x100 and 2 18x50, heated with steam; city water; land sufBclent to grow all stock required: stock on hand sold cheap. Rent $35 per mnnih or less to the right man. A splendid open- ing. Reasonfor retiring, have other things to look alter. Address A. French, Ottawa. Canada. FOR SALE OR RENT-The Morton Grove Green- houses. U miles from Chicago; 27.500 ft. of glass 11 houses 20x100. 2 houses 9x100. 2 acres of ground with dwelling house. Plant Is complete and In flrst-class order, having been rebuilt last year. Well stocked with plants. Present owner engaged In another busi- ness. Might be willing to form a partnership with a flrst-class grower with some cash. For full partlcu- Kreissiann. 27 Market St , Chicago. AN EXCEPTIONAL BARGAIN. For Sale. ^^y store, doing fine ^ -_ trade; one of the best locations in Chicago. A splendid oppor- tunity for the light man. Don't answer unless j'ou mean business. A M F, care American Florist. FOR SALE CHEAP. A well established florist business with .S.5,000 square feet ot glass, well stocked with plants, etc., situated in the center of a city with a population of 5000, and only 35 miles from Chicago. For full particulars and price, address W, care American Florist, Chicago PATENT RIGHT FOR SALE. .lune 14. 1S92. Henry Weber was sranted Letters Patent, No. 477.032, upon a device for lifting greenhouse ventilators. His death occurred before he could put the lifter on the market. Practical men tell me that it is a devicesuperior toanvthing now in use. and I offer my rights to it for sale. I Full investigation is solicited. MRS. H. WEBER. 535 N. Halsted St.. Chicago. Si.v greenhouses containing 13000 to 15000 sq. ft. .Vll the For Sale modern imjirovements: well stocked: doini'"a business ot $6000 to $8000 per year. One of Ihe most thriving towns in the country— «3500 takes it. This is a chance in a lifetime. Will pay for itself in one year. Do not write unless vou mean business. Address H, care American Florist. For Sale [N; COLORADO SPRINGS. The Bradford Greenhouses, excellent business and jDroperty, is offered at a great sacrifice. Full investiga- tion invited. Particulars from VARNUM & HARISON, Attorneys. 62 William St.. New York. 112G The American Florist. April 15^ Holyoke, Mass. The monthly meeting of the Horticul- tural Society was held on April 7. Owing to the stormy weather there was not a very large number present, but the rain and snow was soon forgotten in listening to a very interesting paper on the care of ornamental and shade trees, read by Wm. F. Gale, the Springfield city forester. L. E. Marquisee exhibited his new pink carnation, the Marquis. The color is be- tween Daybreak and Scott, and it is a fine, well-formed flower, measuring three and one-fourth inches in diameter on stems twenty inches long and strong enough to hold the flower erect. It is very fragrant and its keeping qualities are fine, having been shipped on April G, traveling 300 miles, and on April 11 they were still in good condition. All mem- bers present said it was one of the most striking carnations they have yet seen and should certainly find its way into every progressive florist's establishment. Mr. Marquisee will no doubt find a ready sale for his stock in 1900. The annual rose show will be held in June; some fine batches of hardy roses are grown around Holyoke and a lively contest is expected. Easter trade was good and everything in prime condition. Lilies were far bet- ter than they have been for several sea- sons past. G. H. S. Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson CARNATION. The Newest, Most Beautiful and Lasting Deep Pink Carnation grown NOW $3.00 PER DOZEN. As the Carnation Season has opened we are able to fill all orders promptly For sale only by Thomas F. Calvin, 124 TREMONT STREET, RnCTnUI MA?? Cor. Boylston & Kalrtield. DUO I Ulli mHoOi HOLTON&HUNKELCO.'i t WHOLESALE t t FLORISTS. t % P 0 Box 103. MILWAUKEE. WIS. ^ ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... t Grower ol... in the West. Give us an order and we will please you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL, MO. Our Store, 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. ^^"lonq distance 'phone at either place. THE? Gardeners' Chronicle. A Weekly Illustrated Journal. Established 184L The "GARDBNEKS" CURONICLK" has been FOR OVER Fifty Years the Leading Journal of Its clasB. It has achieved this position because, while Bpeclally devotlriK Itself toeupplylnKthedally require- ments of Kardenera of all classea. much of the Infor- mation furnished Is of such general and pennanent value, that the 'GAUDHNBK3' CHRONICLK" Is looked up to as the standard authority on the subjects of which It treats. Subscription to the United States. 14.20 per y«ar. Bemlttances to be mad^ payable to B. G. COvH. OfficB:— 41 Wellington St.. C vent Garden. London, England. 9-21 RANDOLPH .ST. CM I CAO O PRICE LIST. Takin Per 100 AMFRICAN BEAUTIES ..SIO. 00 $40.00 BRIDES, ae'ect 3.00 5.00 BRIDESMAIDS, Select 3.00 4.00 PERLES. our selection. ... 3.00 CARNATIONS, common .. 1.00 " fancy 1.00 1.50 VIOLETS .75 1.00 Taking effect April 17, 1899. I"*^ 100 TULIPS S 2.00S 3.0O HARRISII 6.00 lO.OO CALLaS 6.00 10. OO SMiLAX.very scarce 2S.OO ASPARAGUS, per string 60-75C COMMON FERNS, per 1000 33 AOIANTUM. veryfine I.OO CVCAS LEAVES, each 50-65-75C-SI.00 PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., Ltd., , „. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, Long Dis ance /~. . c> <• . < 'Phone 2157. Consignments oolicited. No. 705 Penn Ave., FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. wui™ po„ pbice list, k"-- PITTSBURG. P3. Wbol^ale [fower/\arK?fe Cincinnati, April 13. Boies, Beauties, select 30 00®JO.I medium 15 00® 26 ( " Brides. Bridesmaids 4 OOa 5.( Meteors 6.110® li.l Perles 4 ( Csmatlons 1.60® 2.1 fancy 3.1 Violets. . Lily of the valley.. Tulip., DafTudlls 3 Bmllax 12 oOial5. Adiantum 1. Galax leaves Common ferns HyaclDths 2. Narclsus 3. HarrlBll 12 Callas 8 0D®10. ST. Louis, April 13. Boses, Beauties. . .. 4 00® 25 Brides. Bridesmaids, Meteors... 2.00® 8 Perles 2.00® 8 Carnations 2.00® 3. Bmllax. . 2b. Adiantum 1, tsparsKus 40.00g50. Violets, California " BinKle " double Roman hyacinths Von Slons 3 Narcleeus, Paper White 3. Callas. . HarrlBll 8( Valley 3.( Tulips 8.( Mn.wAtrKBE. April 13. Boses, Beauties, long. . . perdoz. 2.C0® 3 OO medium " " 1 00® 1.50 '■ " short " " .50® 1 00 Brides, Bridesmaids 4 00® fj ( Perles 4 00® «.( Meteors 4 00® 8 I Kalserlns 4 OO® t>.( Carnations, fancy 1.50® 2.( Kood stock 1.1 Lily of the Valley 4.1 Smllai 18.1 Adiantum 1 f Asparagus 75.1 Violets 60® l.( Callas 10.( HarrlBll 8 00@1U.( Dutch Hyacinths 4.00® 6 I Daffodils 2.00® 3.( Common Ferns .; Tulips 2.00® 3.1 Pittsburg, April 13. Boses, Beauties. 12,00@6O ( Brides. Bridesmaids 4.00® 8.1 Meteors 4.00® 8.( Kalserlns .... 4 0O®8.( NIphetos. Perles 3 OO® 5.( Smila Adianium IbiA l.( ABparaguB 40.00@50.( Hyacinths, Paper Whites 3.00® 4.( HarrlBll perdozen .OOSl OO Tulips 1.00® 3.C Callas perdozen .tiO®1.00 An advertiser feels better when he knows he is getting direct returns for his money. Mention the American Florist. ROSES CARNATIONS, VALLEY FERNS GALAX and IVY LEAVES and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Headquarters IN vWESTERN Penixsylvaixia./ WM. F. KASTING & GO Wholsalc riorists. 444 s I,ON(J I11.STANCK TEI.EPHO.V All kinds ol Florists Supplies & Wire D lt^"ConBlsnmentB of good stock We get daily new customers because we have the reputation that all orders are punctually filled. F. STOKES. Manager. XTH AVE. 2PS5. esignsonhand. solicited. UAROY GUT FERNS $J.00per JOOO. GALAX LEAVES, jSl.OO per 1000; 5000, $4.00; 10,000, $7.50. LAUREL ROPING. PALM LEAVES. ETC., ETC. H. E. Hartford, 17 Chapman Place, - BOSTON. MASS. There are buyers for all kinds of stock advertised in the American Florist i8gg. The American Florist. 1127 I ILLINOIS GUT FLOWER GO. PRICE LIST. Per Doz J. B. DEAMUD 51-53 WABASH AVE. CHICAGO LIL. HARRISII. CALLAS TULIPS Per 100. .$ 8.00(<1$10.00 ...lO.OOCy 12.50 ... 2.00® 3.00 BEAUTIES, loni; $2.5n@83.n0 medium l.S.Vm 3.00 short 7dMi 1. 00 BRIDES . . . per 100, $3.00@$5.00. Per 100 BRTDESMAIDS, METEORS . . . fS.OOrmiJS.OO PERLES. a.OOfrii 4.00 CARNATIONS, colored \SMm 1.50 white 1.00® 1.60 Jancv 8.00® 6.00 ROMAN " " 3.00 A'ALLEY . . 3.00 VIOLETS, double 60® .75 " sinele .50 FANCY FERNS ($2.00 per M) . . .30 SMILAX 25.00®30.00 AUIANTDM 1.00 «fl» ASPARAGUS PLDMOSUS, string .50 J? 600.000 CUT FLOWERS We can fill all orders on .^hort notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and CARNA- TIONS. We are headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. AHERICAN BEAUTY KMra lonu stem per doz., $3.00 to $4.00 3-l-iu. stem •• 2.50 20 ■• " 2.00 15 " " l.EO 12 " " 1.25 1.00 nETEOR per 100, 4.00 to 5.00 BRIDESnAID " 4.00 to 5.00 BRIDE " 4.00 to 5.00 PERLE •■ 4.00 to 5.00 CARNATIONS " 1.50 " fancy " 2..50 to 3.00 VALLEY " S.OOto 4.00 All other stock at lowest market prices. No Charlie for packing. McKCLLAR & WINKRSON, Wholesale Florists. 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHXC^OO. OUR SPECIALTIES: largeIt'whSlesale orchids, HIGH-GRADE ROSES, House in Chicago. CARNATIO^S and VIOLETS. Line FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Seeds, Bulbs, Hardy Stock. Benthey & Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager. Wholesale and p| HDI^T^ ....Commission ILUKIolOi 41 RANDOLPH STREET, Consignments Solicited. ChlCflQO WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. Her 100 Beauties, long $20.0(]i.i .{30.00 medium lO.OOWi 18.00 Maids, Brides, Meteors 3.00(" 5.00 Perles 2.00(a> 4.00 Carnations, long ; 1.00 fancy 1.60 fancy sorts 2.00(ii 4.00 Harrisii... 5.00® 6.00 I Tulips ... . 2.0U(n 4.00 Callas 5.00® e.OO Marguerites .50(" 100 Violets 50® .i5 I Smilax .... 20.U0(" 25.00 JRomans.... 2.00® 3.00 1 Adiantum. 1.00 Valley.... S.OOft 4.00 .\sparagus. 50.00(" 75.00 Daffodils... 2.00W 3.00 | Common Ferns .25 Please mention the American Florist Wbol^ale f[ower/\arK?fe CHICAOO. April 11. Roses, Beauties, extra long, per doz. 15 12 2.60 2. (JO 1.60 1 25 '• " 1 UO Brides 4 OOfe. .^.W " BndeBmalda 4 00® o 00 Perles 4.00® 6.00 Meteurs 4 00® 5 00 Carnations 1 50(3) 2 00 fancy 2 60® 3 00 Lily of the vauey 3 00® 4.00 Adlantum 1.00 rommon ferns 25® .10 Qalax leaves .2'! omUai 20.00325 00 Asparagun 5U.(IU(iili6.0O Violets 60® "5 Dutch Hyacinths 4.00 Roman ■ 2.00® 4.00 Narcissus 2.00® 4 00 Oallas B.CO® 8 00 Harrtsll B 00® 8.00 Tuilpl 2.00® 4 00 Uaffodlls 2.00® 3.00 Say: " Saw it in the Florist." E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- CUT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Go Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Bassett&Washburn 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and A||A ClAiaiAH^ Growers of |fUl T 101161 S GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALLS Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash- ington St., Chicago. Write for special Quotations on large orders. WHOLESALE GROWER OF ROSES. DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL. 1. G. PRINCE & CO. Wholesale Gut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Agents for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attention paid to shipping orders. 88 & 90 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. E. C. AMLINQ Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, W. S. BErrRON, Mgp. ....CHICAGO. KENNIGOTT BROS. GO. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. /lZ-4-4 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. WIRB WORK A SPECIALTY. WIETOR BROS. BUCCE960R8 TO ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO. Wholesale Growers ol CUT FLOWERS SI WABASH AVENUE, Headquarters ....CHICAGO For American Beauties. ....^'••■wnvsv Mention American Florist. 1128 The American Florist. April IS, Samuel S. fmmt riNE VAILEY AWAYS ON HAND. Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, .PHILADELPHIA, PA, Open Day and Night from 12 a. m. Honday to 10 p. m. Saturday. A select grade of VALLEY on hand the year round. AMERICAN BEAUTIES our specialty. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies. BOSTON... ^ FLOWERS E>x>lo^ Xvls-ts zxi^Lll^d. &T :Brorxi*ielcl «St., :B0ST03V, AJ:.A.S«S. CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' •"•^"os^S'^' '^^. '""*• WELCH BROS., Proprietors. Consignments from regular growers assigned 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. Wholesale Florists, jz^jobbebs in FLORISTS' Always on Hand: CARNATIONS. BRIDESMAIDS, i SUPPLIES FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 84- Hawley Street. BOSTON. / CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. SUCCESSORS TO H. L. SUNDERBRUCH CO. MsaleGiissiMtii 416 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. ConBlgumenls Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. H.G.BERNING Wholesale Florist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... J 322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. CHAS. B. STAHL WholesalQ Florist, 27 S. nth St., Telephone 63-64. PniLADELPHIA. Orders by mnll. telegraph or telephone will receive prompt atleniion. ConslKnmenlB of good stock solicited. BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE GALAX LEAVES. For Decorating and all Florists' Designs. CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linville. Mitchell Co.. N. C. ,- • ' FIRST QUALITY DAGGER FERNS, $1.50 per M. FANCY FERNS, $2.00 per M. Qalax Leaves, Ijronzp or iissorted, $1.00 per M. Laurel Festooning, $5.00 per 100 yds. Fino buiiulicJ Laurel, 50 cents per bunch. 27 Beacon St., BOSTON, MASS. Wbol^ale power/\arK?fe PHILADELPHIA, April 12. RoBeB.Teas 3.0O® p. 00 ■■ extra 8.C0&1O.00 BeautleB, extra per doz. 8.00<§i 5.00 firsts •• •■ 1.50® 2 50 " " seconds " .75® 1.50 Carnations 50® 2 50 Lily of the vaUej. Tulips 3.00® 4. 10 Asparagus plumosUB 50.00 " Sprengerll Bprays 5.00 Bmllax 20.00®26.00 Violets, double 25® 1.00 Adlantum 1.00® 1.50 Mignonette 2.00® 4.00 Boston, April 12. Boses, Beauties, best 10.00®15 00 medium 5 00® 8 00 culls 2.00® 3 00 Brides. Bridesmaids, Meteors.. 4.00® 6 00 Carnations, ordinary 75® l.CO fancy 1 00® 2 00 Lily of the valley, Mignonette l.CO® 2.00 Violets 20® .60 nnrrlBll lilies 3.(10® B 00 Tulips, Daffodils 1.00® : 50 Koman Hyacinths, Narcissus P. White. 1 50 Callas 3.00® GOO Bmllax 12.00®20.00 Asparagus 50.00 Adlantum 1.00 GIVE US A TRLAL.I WE CAN PLEASE YOU. HEADQUARTER^ ^>£5TER** - J^^vN YORK Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Wholesale Com- mission Florist, 495 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs. WM. F. KASTING, C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET, .^^- ST. LOUIS, MO. ^F A complete line of Wire l>egl£7iB. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3 J 34 OUve Street, ^ .^ ^ St. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. Tell them where you saw the ad. EDWARD BEID, Wholesale Fiona 1526 RANSTEAD STREET, Long Distance 'Phone. PHILADELPHIA. Dumont & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Carnations a Specialty.^j*j* 1305 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. TELEPHONE 3922 I). Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Long Distance 'Phone l-41-2ti D. Consignments of Roses, Carnations. Violets solicited. ..MILTON W. WOODROFFE.. Successor to WM. C. SMITH, Wholesale Florist, 1604 LUDLOW STREET. ^^ PHILADELPHIA. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, 17 N. JUNIPER STREET, ^'""'pSr5?SA. PHILADELPHIA, PA. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITKD. Stringfs 10 feet lon^, 50 CENTS. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. .If your.. Business Methods are right you can make a profit on an advertisement here. 1899- Th E American Florist. 1129 THOMAS YOUNG, Jr. Wholesale Florist, 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Decker, Blauvelt Co. • WHOLESALE FLORISTS • 42 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Telephone 2387-l8th St. Shippinjj orders will receive prompt and careful atteution. Top Grade BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS. Extra Carnations. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. WALTER F. SHERIDAN, -MSMi FLORIST 39 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. Price List on application J. K. ALLEN, Wholesale Florist. Specialties: AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES AND VIOLETS. Special Stock. 67 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. ty Price Lists 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. Telephone 1054-38. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-4I2 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every MomiDC DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Mention the Afuerican Florist. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets %^ Carnations. GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to jour advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. 30 West 29th Street. NOTICE Lo FLOWER GROWERS Our customers call fur more Roses, Carnations and Violets. Send consignments to BSTABL.BHED J. J. PERKINS & CO., 1872. 52 West 29th St.. NEW YORK. Choice Carnations Choice Roses -^ -^ Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^ale power/\arK?fe NBW YORK, April 12. Rosea, Beauties select 6. culls 2 Ulrich Brunner B Bridesmaids, Brides, Meteors,.. 2. " Morgans, Cuslns Perles 2 Carnations fancy 1. Violets Lily of the valley. Tulips Roman Hyacinths Harrlsll miles 3 DafTodlls Mignonette 2. Smllax Asparagus. . Adlantum.. Buffalo, April 13. Boses, Beauties Brides, Bridesmaids, Meteors. . " Perles, Nlpbetos " Kalserlns Carnations, ordinary " fancies Uly of the valley OO® 20.00 00® 5 00 00® 12.00 00® 600 00® 400 75® 1 00 00® 2.0O :i59 .50 ai® 1.60 50® 1.00 00® 5,00 60® l.OO (0® 4 00 T5<,» 1 00 mswm 00016 00 80 00 l.OO Bmllax. Adlantum., Asparagus. . Violets Harrlsll B Tulips, Daflodlls 1 ;.00@35 00 l.Ot® 8.00 l.OO® 6.00 1.00® 4.00 ).00@25 00 1.009 1.50 ).00®75.00 00®10.00 00® 3.00 OOOIO OO ,00® 5.00 rURDY & DLflUVELT Sweet Peas, Roses. Violets, Smllax, Carnations. "WHOrvBJSA.r^EJ. 57 West 30th St.. NEW YORK. Telephone. No. 2tl0t>-38. Daily market quotations to applicants. MILLANG & CO. Gommission Florists 48 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. ROSES VIOLETS LILIES JULIUS LANG 53 WEST 30ih STREL1 NEW YORK CARNATIONS Telephone 9J«8. Mention the American Florist. 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. M. A. HART, Commission "'^n''" Cut Flowers, 44 WEST 29TH STREET, NEW YORK OITY. THE BEST MARKET IN NE^V YORK. 'Phone 1307 38th St. ford Bros... vx«^ Wholesale Florists III West 30th Street, NEW YORK. Coniignmenta Solicited. Telephone, 260 38th SL Established 1891. Tel. 1619-38. G. E. BRADSHAW, Ulil NOWulS COMMISSION 117 WEST 30th STREET, Consignments Solicited. NEW YORK, KELSEVS SOUTHERN GflLflX LEAVES. BRILLIANT GREEN and BRONZE. Information of the introducer — UIDI 111 D VEI CEV IISOTremont BIdg., nAnLAN r, kcLoCI, boston, mass. Prop'r Highlands Nursery, in No. Carolina. CAN FILL YOUR ORDERS FOR FINE B EAUTIES RIDESMAIDS RIDES ^? CARNATIONS. Edw. C. Horan, WHOLESALE FLORIST. write for Price list. 34 W. 29tll St.,ONEW YORK. Please mention American Florist when writing. VIOLETS VALLEY ROMANS NARCISSUS POINSETTIA 1130 The American Florist. April IS, The gEEt) TRsdb. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. EVERETT B. CLARK, PreB. : J08. A. BOLGIANO. Ist Visited Chicagq: H. van Zonneveld, of Van Zonneveld Bros. & Co., Sassen- heim, Holland. S. F. Leonard is moving from 143 W. Randolph street, Chicago, to more com- modious quarters at 139-141 W. Lake street. The mail trade has been good for the past ten days; balmj' weather generally stirs the ambition to garden and every belated order comes at once and must be filled^j esterc/ajc' Freesias, as well as callas, have in recent years become quite an important item with some California growers. It is said that some of the larger plantings are not likely to show as abundant a har- vest as last year. At the same time some smaller growers have increased their stock so that as yet it cannot positively be stated whether the total output will be reduced or not. Baltimore. WEATHER UNFAVORABLE FOR EASTER TRADE. — MARKET MEN SUFFER MOST. — GOOD BUSINESS. — NOTES OF WINDOW DECORATIONS. An uncomfortable day was the mildest opinion expressed about the Saturday before Easter, and if a persistent north- erly wind and a temperature hovering a few degrees above freezing could justity it, the opinion was true. Uncomfortable to the market men it certainly was in many ways, and one of the best argu- ments lor a closed in flower niarketheard in a long while was the whistling of the wintry wind around hard forced lilies and other tender plants at the Lexington Market. Owing to the general expectation of a scarcity of lilies the demand for them bj' dealers was of the sharpest kind, but everyone seemed to get all he wanted after all the scare. Smilax, though, was not to be obtained save by the favored few, and those who needed drapery were forced to content themselves with aspar- agus. The general supply of roses, car- nations, violets and bulbous stock was good, and the sales were good also, many pronouncing them better than last year, in spite of the weather. The store windows show more skill and taste in arrangement every year, the Charles street florists being, as usual, in the lead. Mrs. M. J. Thomas had one window banked with Bougainvillea San- deriana, while the back of the other was almost filled with an enormous Crimson Rambler covered with flowers. J no. Cook had for a background a huge Azalea Indica alba, like a bank of snow. W.J. Halliday had Harrisii lilies in great num- ber, and one and all had most artistic- ally filled in the forward part of their windows with choice blooming plants and vases of cut flowers. There was a noticeable absence of any inharmonious ■ color or crowding, the effort seeming to be for simple color schemes and unity of design. Among other stores conspicuous for their decorations were those of Halli- day Bros, and E. A. Seidewitz. Mack. Burling AME, Cal — E. W. McLellan & Co. have started to build two three- quarter spin houses 20x200. There are several otlurswho contemplate improve- ments. Worcester, Mass. Trade was light the early part of the week but braced up bravely toward the end and a fair average resulted. The shortage of carnations is a thing of the past and fine, frame-grown violets are superseding the rather undersized product of the greenhouses. Roses are plentiful and good and lily of the valley never bet- ter. The fine warm weather of last week greatly increased the call for violets and lily of the valley for street wear. The first of the Hollanders has arrived in town, H. van Teylingen, representing Van Zanten & Co. A. H. L. Athens, Ga.— The Ladies' Garden Club will give a sweet pea show in June. Bargainsfor Florists April 15-22 13 100 1000 \M. Rubrum, LIL Melpomene. .H-'.i * .JO $2 m S20 CO LU. Rubrum or Lll. Melpomene, U-ll.. .nO 'i.m 30 00 monaterB 70 5 lO •• Auratum. 7-11 60 3.75 ;S 00 IriB Kajmpferl, 50 choice aortB, BtrouR clumps 1.20 8.00 70.00 Tuberose Ex. Pearl, finest strain, clean while stock, 3-4 Inch 50 :>.7r> 4-(ilnch 100 7.00 Cauna, orchld-flowerinR. Strom; roots l.OO .^.00 Cyt-aB Kevoluia Stt- uis. fine Iodk- leaved sort. Write for prices. Fern BallH. Invaluable for decora- lions or house. Ist and 2nd size. 40c to 50c each; do/, *:i to J4; ICIl *;10 to t3o. Aspidistra clumps, green leaved, doz f;i; 100*20. •■ varlegaied ■• doz. SI; 100*:!0 Sweet Pea Seed, any sort In stock on our list, deliv- ered, per lb 30c. Eckford'B choicest hybrids, delivered, per lb 25c Latanla Bnrbonlca Seed, delivered, 100 seeds 25c, 1000 seeds tl 75. We win now give Tou prlc*>s on Import.^ of all Summer and Fall bulbs ~ Uarr sU, Longlflorum, Freesla, Calla. Romans, etc. Address H. H. BERGER & CO.. 47 Barclay St., New York. (E.STABLISHED 1878 ) ¥ 1 n tt lor dry bulbs 01 l.i-h I 51CT I 51 1 1 ^^'"^^ "'^'^^ l.^Cloi VClll LEAVED CALADIUMS at a great bargain. I am offering for the next ten days or as long as stock holds out, fancy leaved Caladium bulbs as good as any at less than one-half their value. Remember, this is last offer for dry bulbs. Address f . J. ILBRICHT, L.B.655. Anniston. Ala. Every grower of Flowers should try ARMSTRONG'S New Ever-Blooming Single Tuberose. Certificate of Merit from S. A. F. and O. H. and Shaw Gold Medal for a new plant of merit. S5.00 per 100. LUTHER ARMSTRONG. ^*''l-i?».Tr,^!;;?*'Ao. Cycas Stems. VV/E expect a large consignment of fine Cycas Revoluta Stems, size 4 to 10 in., weight 3 to 10 lbs., original cases of about 2S0 lbs. Prices on application. Our Trade List of Japanese Plants will be ready in two weeks. SUZUKI & IIDA, .^ II Broadway, NEW YORK. MAIN OrnCE: YOKOHAMA. JAPAN. ALM (^ * PRESn Q/^e.e4Z< ON HAND 100 1000 3000 :osWeddeliana $1.00 $8.00 |2>.50 Kentia Belmoreana 1.00 6.50 17.50 Latania Borbonica 50 2.50 6.50 Pandanus Utiiis 1.50 12.50 36.00 Araucaria Excelsa 1.00 7.50 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 1.25 10.00 Dracaena Indivisa — per o/.., 50c. J. L. SCHILLER. ...404 East 34lh Street, NEW YORK CITY. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ »♦♦♦♦♦ I ELECTROS... 1^ I w for Catalogue Purposes. 1 ) liave a large assortment of ^ strictly high-class halftones of a S\\ hich wo can supply electros suitable X for catalogue illustration. If you need X anything in this way, state your re- X quirements and we will submit froofs X of the illustrations in stock X Price for cash only 15 cents per square inch. ♦ ♦ THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., ♦ ♦ ... .324 0. arborn St.. CHICAGO, j ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ \\ ^ "' Printed talk or * ■% spoken talk would never have built up the immense Iron Ag3 business. It's the work that's behind the i:i;ichiiic3 and the excellent work they do in the field and s irdct .sells tli;in in increasing numbers every year. Our success is built on — not tal!c. S^e an Iron Age ni.ichiue at work and it will talk for i It docs the best work in the least time. The l.itcst Iron Age Implement^ arp described in the handsome Iron .\Be Uwok trfo. The Iron Aee Combineil Wlicrl Hoc \ will plow, level, furrow, sow, ec-er, rake, ciil- ivarc\ hill and hoe anddo all well. A l»'> 'ini ■onvert it from drill to hoe. Wheels are of sU'i i, n inches high, an orisinal feature. The htii;lit nuiices the wheels run easier and thev will nut \wV\ todepresaionsin theaoil likelowwhVf Is. TlK'hinh wheel isiin Iron Affe idm which hiiHc-iiie toMtuy. BATEMAN MFG. CO.. Box 184. Grenloch, N. J. > that work, tsclf. ;c3; i8gg. The American Florist. 1131 EXTRA SIZED White Roman Hyacinths. 13 to IS otms. IN CASE LOTS (1500 BULBS), PER 1000 ONLY $15 00. For order now. F. 0. B. cars New York City or Chicago, a full line of all Imported and Dormant Plants at proportionate rates. Four Reasons why it will be to your advantage to place your fall bulb order with us: THIRD. It is undoubtedly an advantage to place the entire responsibility for your import stock upon one firm. By com- bining your entire order with us we accept responsibility for delivery of all the stock at the right time, and of the best grades that can be furnished. Knowing that you depend on us wholly for such supplies, we do our best to give you satisfactory results. FOURTH. We will guarantee that the total cost of your im- ported stock if bought through us, will be as low as if placed separately with six different houses. FIRST. We will make you first early shipment of all kinds of forcing bulbs which are required for Thanksgiving and Holiday forcing. By doing this, you save about two weeks of im- portant time over general orders placed in France and Holland. SECOND. If any of the bulbs or cases of bulbs prove inferior on arrival we can replace them with satisfactory stock within five days, at original prices. Rejected stock from Europe cannot be replaced under six weeks, or must be re-purchased here at advanced prices and a delay in planting. CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph Street. VflUGHflN'S SEED STORE, New York: 14 Barclay Street. REFERENCES! References as to the quality of Bulbs we supply can be given from almost all the leading Bulb Importers in the principal cities of the United States and Canada. Intending purchasers may write to our Agent, MR. H. S. VAIN WAVEREN, - 41 Broadway, New York. SEGERS BROS., Wholesale Bulb Growers, ^ LISSE, HOLLAND. HAERENS BROS. One of the Leading Horticultural Establishments in Belgium of products for American market. INDIAN AZALEAS, PALMS, ARAUCARIAS BAYS, FICUSES, RHODODENDRONS, HARDY GHENT AND MOLLIS AZA- LEAS, SPIRA;AS, TUBEROUS- ROOTED BEGONIAS, GLOX- INIAS, ERICAS, BORON- lAS, ETC., ETC. •Ask for our price list on New Aza eas anJ perfect Kenlias f orsteriana and Be moreana, h to 7 feet high and upwards. HEPBEBEN'TATIVK IN A.HERICA TILL MAY 1ST. AUGUST HAERENS. care of Henry Bitchotf Co., ParkRow. NEW YORK CITY. Bankers. VAN ZONNEVELD BROS. & GO. 'TT^ HYACINTHS. TULIPS. CROCUS, DAFFODILS, AND OTHER BULBS. ALSO SHRUBS AND PLANTS. OELL high-gra^e forcing bulbs at n,o.le-ate |,rices. H VAN 70NNFVFI D "J .Vsk for price list. (E^-Address all correspondence to "• » ^^i^ M^yjvww^y \-,Y^tJ, .1. ,W. Ha iptu & Co., 41 Broadway, New York City, until May 20. Representatives, of the follo.cine E'lropean Houses: The Horticultural Co.. Boskoop. Holland. IIP. Hoses, KhododeiMlroTis, t.'leniatis, llardv Azaleas, etc. Rudolf Van Til & Co . Hiliegom, Holland'. Dutch Uulbs. Jules Gauchaull. Orleans. France. French Seedlings and Stocks. V Lemoine, ^ancy. France. Novelties a Specialty. Snoeck Bros.. Gendbrunge. Btigium. Ficus Cuttings, I'alras. .\raucarias, Hay Trees, etc. Guodu ot these flrms bept on hand in season. I-« ^ t ■100 lbs. or less of For 5aie. kZeni^.;^: 1898 crop; flue stock and heaviest bearer and finest tomato grown, @ 5J cts. per lb. We are now tak- ivi^ contracts for 1899 crop Livingston's -'New Stone" Tomato Seed. Send us your orders at once for spot stock or 1899 crop. Seed Growers for WILUAIVIS & MILLARD, the Wholsale Trade. GLENWOOD, IOWA. 1132 The American Florist. April 15-^ The i;;luRSERy T^abE. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Ornamental nursery stock is reported in excellent demand this spring. Nichols & Lorton, Davenport, la., experienced a $7000 fire on March 31 and were without insurance. All over the eastern states, it is said, the farmers are figuring on planting orchards of red winter apples. Nurserymen are beginning to turn their attention to the cultivation of the chestnut; it has bright prospects com- mercially. The Dayton Star Nurseries, Dayton, O., now in the hands of J. W. McNary, receiver, will be continued under the same management as heretof )re. Prof. L. H. Bailey has been invited by the State Department to represent the United States at the Belgian Interna- tional Horticultural Congress in June. The Zumbro Valley Nursery Company has been organized by the business men of Mazeppa, Minn. M. H. Cremer is president and W. W. Lilley manager. Grape Vines for Graperies Itlack Hamburg, Cbasselasde Pontaiiieblau, Muscat Ham- burg, White Frontignan, Gros Colraan Black Alicante, Bowood Muscat and twenty otbers. 1 year,-75c ea. ; $7.50 doz. 2yr.. $I.5Uea.: $15.00 doz. 20 percent to the trade. Now ready for shipping. STOKE-POGIS NURSERIES, 211 South Juniper Street. PHILADELPHIA. G. C. WATSON, General Agent. B. F. HATHAWAY, "S™,, STAMFORD, CONN. Artistic Designs for Pari; Drives and general embellishment. Cemetery work a speciiilty. Advice on Drainage, Superintendence, Maps. Records and Lav-outs for any purpose. State details and ask terms. CLEMATIS. Large flowering, either dormant or growing in pots, strong, healthy, home-grown plants, 10 lead- ing sorts, $2.f,0 per dozen; $20.00 per 100. DownlHK Gooseberry, 25.000 1 and 2 year, very low. H. P. HORBB. leadlDK kinds $1.50 doz,; $10 per ICO Monthly K0BeB,4-ln., One plants.. 1.00 - 8 PseODles, bust market sorts 1.25 " 8 " Smllax, strong, Hue plants, 3 Inch 2 F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III. THE WABASH R. R. COMPANY The Short and Quick Line between the East and West connecting Buffalo, Detroit and Toledo with Chicago, St. Louis, Kan- sas City and Omaha. The Wabash is the Only Line running Bleeping cars and chair cars (free) between Buffalo and St. Louis and Kansas City. Through sleeping cars between New York and Boston and St. Louis and Ctii- cago run every day. For further information apply to the nearest Railroad Ticket Agent, or to H. B. McCLELLAN. G. E. A., 387 Broadway, New York City, J. D. McBEATH. N. E. P. A., 6 State Street, Boiton, Mui. C. S. CRANE. Gen. Past. & Tkt. Aat.. St. Louii. Mo. AmpeloDsis veitchh Per 10 Per 100 Per 1000 2->e!irs, fifld-grown. No. 2. Per 10 Per 100 Per lOOO Clematis Paniculata. XX, very heavy per 10,81.20; per 100, $10.00; per 1000. Strong plants, out of pots " .f>0; " 5.00; ■■ .$40.00 Plants from 2-inch pots " .50; " 3 50; •• 30.00 lywj^ix.Bf' :^o:^ 2.50; 20.00 Small stock for transplanting. Shade trees in quantity. f^^Send for our Wholesale List. THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO.. ELIZABETH, N. J. ROSES 50.000 DORMANT OWN ROOTS FIELD-GROWN In Cold Storage, Chicago. Le;iding varieties of Hybrid Perpetuals, No. 1, cut back to 24 to 30 inches, 3 or more branches, $75 00 per M. Hardy Climbers and Mrae. Plantier, $35.00 per M. Marechal Niel, No. 1, »75.00 per M. Yellow Rambler, No. 1, $50.00 per M. Same varieties, one size smaller, at special prices. I^^^List of varieties on application. .ooKEss W. F. HEIKES, Manager, 1308-1310 Unity Building. - CHICAGO. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. P>EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. The Reading Nursery, READING, MASS. Established 1854. ViburnufflTomentosuffl A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSspecWty Price list and descriptive catalogue on application. REA BROTHERS, Norwood, Mass. JAPANESE AND OTHER RARE EVERGREEN TREES 50 OOO Norway Maple sotiic ShadeTrees. all :,i. Privets, lar^-r nhiiiiv i,,r ..THE NEW SHELLBARK.... HORNORS SPECIAL. (10 acres in orchard), straight, handsome trees, 5 ft., $1.00 each. Other choice vari- ety, 50 cts. each. ...CHAS. B. HORNOR & SON, Horticulturists and Nurserymen, ...MT. HOLLY. N. J. Ihie bushy plants with fine roots, 6 to 7 feet — $18 per doz. A few hin:e speci- mens recently transplanted, in good condition. Large assortment of Ornamental Trees, 5hrubs, Evergreens, Etc. Descriptive Catalogue free to all. Wholesale Price List for all in the trade. SAMUEL C. MOON, MORRISVILLE, Bucks Co., PA. Magnolia Soulangeana Let the advertiser know that you take the Florist. Then he'll know how he came to get your order. SPRINGFIELD, EW JERSEY. F.&F. NURSERIES S Wholesale Growers, TREES & PLANTS in Full Assortment. TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. MOONS TREES GROW. 15,000 Oaks, 3 to 8 feet, Assorted Varieties, finely rooted. 100,000 Maples, 8 to 16 feet. Sugar Norway, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, straight and tine; special quotations. Beach. European and Pur- ple-leaved'Birch, cut leaved Weeping White and Yellow Elms, Ash, Lindens, Horse Chestnuts, Mag- nolias and Willows; in fact an immense stock of choice Deciduous Trees. Send list of your wants for estimate or call and see our stocl<. Trade Lists, also 40-page Detcriptive Illustrated Catalogue free on application. Only 60 miles from Kew Yorlc City; only 30 miles from Philadelphia. THE Wm. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa. FIELD-GROWN. 2-YEAR-OLD. 5tock is in tlie very best condition, with good, fibrous roots. American Beauty, own roots. Gen. Jacqueminot, own roots. ^ , qq „, o q~ La France, " Magna Charta, " j--V • Jules Margottin, own roots per 100, $13.00 Mme. Caroline Testout, budded per 100, $15.00 Crimson Rambler, extra heavy, 3-year-old per doz. $3.00; per 100, $20.00 Yellow, White and Pink Ramblers, 2-year-old per 100, $15.00 BUDDED ROSES, per ico, |ii.co; per icoo, |ico.oo. Duchess of Albany John Hopper Paul Nejron Capt. Christy Mme. G. Luizet American Beauty Gloire Lyonnaise Marshall P. Wilder Fisher Holmes La France Prince Camille de Rohan Baron Bonstettin Coquette des Alps Baroness Rothschild Mabel Morrison Souv. de la Malmaison Gen. Jac(|ueminot Mme. Chas. Wood Boule de Neige Magna Charta Mrs. John Laing Gen. Washington Ulrich Brunner Large Stock of CLEMATIS, AMPELOPSIS VEITCHH, HYDRANGEAS P. C. PEONIES. ETC., ETC. Send us your list to price. ire'^^'VS^R^^'^iPlVaUGHAN'S SEED STORE, '''''o'Al^r^VJ''"' . - Greenhouses: WESTERN SPRINGS. ILL. iSgg. The American Florist. 113S $250.00 Realized From S2.50 from one pound of VAN NAMEN'S EXCELSIOR CABBAGE SEED, late, large, round, solid, white heads, sent postpaid- packet. 10 cts.; ounce, 26 cts.; Ji lb., 75 cts. VAN NAMEN'S EXCELSIOR EARLIEST WHITE CABBAGE, packet, 15 cts.; ounce, 35 cts.; !i lb., $1.00. VAN NAMEN'S EXCELSIOR MAMMOTH CAULIFLOWER, packet, 35 cts.; ounce, 50 cts.; Klb.,*l./5. C. H. Joosien, l.rAS?J^L"sEl"D^s^'- 193 Greenwich St., New York. ESTABLISHED 1802 SEEDS Just Arrived in Tine Condition. FRESH SEEDS OF SEAFORTHIA ELEGANS, Price, $3.00 per 1000. J.MTHORBURN&CO. (Late of 15 John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK VanZanten Brothers Wholesale Bulb Growers, HILLEGOM, HOLLAND, Sell high-grade forcing bulbs at moderate prices. Ask for price list to Messrs. J. W. Hampton, Jr. & Co., 41 Broadway, New York, (N. Y.), to whom also all correspond- ence should be directed until May 20th. WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR Mr. Georg Egger, of Jaffa. (Palestine), for Black Callas. Iris, etc. Mr. Gustav A. Schuiz, of Berlin, (Germany), for best, first-class Lily of the Valley. Prices on Application. Our Mr. G. V. VAN ZANTEN. Jr. and Mr. L. G. COLYN are on their annual trip visitint: the many friends and custom' rs of our lirm and of Messrs'. Vander Horst it Dames, whose successors we are. CYCLAMEN GROWERS do not forget that . L. P. DeLANGHE-VERVAENE, Nurrterymen 150 Rue de Constantinople, BRUSSELS. BELGIUM. Cyclamen Papilio. The most beautiful strain in the world. Price: 100 seeds, $3; 500 seeds, $13; 1000 seeds. $20. To be delivered as soon as harvested, from beginning of July. SPECIALTIES- Cyclamen, Orchids. Cocoa SPECIALTIES, weddeiiana, Bromelias. CANNAS s^-ELt VTOT FT^ strong, 3'/j-in. plants, ver.v » IV-'l-.l-' 1 O, fine. Imperial, $1.50 per doz. Luxonne and Princess of Wales, $5.00 per 100. California, Campbell, Ad. Avellan, Marie Louise, Schoenbrun, frl.OO per 100. The Conard & Jones Co. WEST QROVE, PA. \^k^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^0^^^^^^^0^^^^0%^^^^^^^^^^^ mmmKi & son. Vogelenzang, Holland, LARGEST GROWERS OF DAFFODILS Grow over TWO MILIIDN DOUBLE VON SIOH only Book orders now for August Delivery. PER 1000 DOUBLE VON SIGN, largest top roots, double crowns |io.oo " " " Extra fine, double crowns 8 00 " . " " Extra fine, well shaped, single crowns, 1st size 7.00 " " " " " " 2nd size 6 00 " " " " " " 3rd size 5.00 NARCISSUS BULBOCODIUM CITRINUM (Hoop Petticoat) 12 00 PALLIDUS PR/€COX, extra selected lO.OO " " " collected bulbs, extra fine 6.C0 POETICUS ORNATUS, strong bulbs 6.00 " " '' medium bulbs 5.0O SINGLE SWEET-SCENTED JONQUILS, extra fine i 60 Large Growers of HYACINTHS, TULIPS, CROCUS, SPANISH IRIS, etc. ?fei!"For general orders please send list ot requirements for Special quotation F. 0. B. Rotterdam or Amsterdam. Write direct, B. & S. have no agents or travelers. CABLE ADDRESS, BARNAART-VOGELENZANG. m^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^m Please Mention American Florlst- WHOLESALE GROWER OF^.^* ROMAN HYACINTHS, PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, ETC. Alphonse Roche, Ollioules (var.). France. 1 GENTLEMEN: I beg to advise you that Messrs. Van Hcemstra ^ & Co., represented by Messrs. W. Warnaar and G. Krosschell, 13 5 William St., New York, have become my sole agents for the United ^ States of America. During the last ten years I have given best atten- 5 tion to the cultivation of White Romans and Paper Whites and can ■! send you the very best references as to the quality of my goods. ^ Thanking you for past favors, I will do everything again this ^ year to please my customers. Soliciting your early orders, I remain Yours Truly, ALPHONSE ROCHE. THERE ARE BUYERS For all Iclnds of good stock advertised In 'the; AJML^mGASPf FTvOfSISOr. 1134 The American Florist. April IS, Our pasTiMES. r Announcements of coming contests or other ■events of interest to our bowling, shooting and cycling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart, 67Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass.; Eobt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 3"J4 Dearborn St., - Chicago, 111. Cleveland Bowling Scores. The following are the figures for the games rolled Monday night, April 10: Name. )st. 2d. 3d. Av. H. Kunz 149 147 120 139 S. N. Pentecost 156 138 111 135 A. Graham 129 146 130 135 Jas. Eadie 135 134 129 133 Gordon Gray 131 123 132 126 •C. J. Graham 118 133 135 129 E. H. Cushman 102 184 98 128 J.C.Stanley 113 123 125 120 H.Hart 112 134 93 113 B. Hart 107 103 105 B. Gilmore 113 79 97 96 E. M. Coe 109 69 89 ■J. P. Stanley 61 SO 100 80 A. New York Versus Flatbush. The victorious warriors of the Flat- tush aggregation looked each a foot taller after they had got through with the invaders from the Borough of Man- hattan last Thursday night. The game ■began promptly at eight o'clock and from the moment that Prosser and Manda lined up ready for the first shot .and O'Mara cried, "one, two, three, let her go!" till the end of the second game the interest and excitement were well ■maintained. As the scores below will show, the regular teams rolled two games, Flatbush winning both, and then the outsiders were given a chance to show their skill in one long-drawn-out game. Flatbush got "first blood" in a strike by Eaynor and fierce rolling was the rule, especially with some of the more aggres- sive spirits on both sides. The last frame in thefirstgame showed fifteen strikes, of which Lang had three and the result was ■close. In the second game, Flatbush made a great spurt and although Troy was substituted for Penman, who met with an accident, and O'Mara pulled his collar off, New York could not catch up and a decisive lead for Flatbush was scored. The series being now evenly tied the deciding game will be rolled on neutral alleys in the near future. Here are the scores: FLATBUSH. „ Name. 1st. 2d. Total Grosser 185 128 313 TSaynor 118 182 300 Zeller 156 148 302 ■Schmutz 141 119 260 Riley. 131 189 3^20 P. Dailledouze \>i is., 283 Mollis 130 127 257 E. Dailledouze 169 135 304 Total 1158 1179 2339 NEW YORK. , Name. l.,t. 2d. Total ■J. Manda 126 122 248 Eoehrs 130 147 277 Penman-Troy 107 106 213 Burns 147 134 281 O'Mara 175 140 315 Lang 187 159 316 Traendly 129 94 223 Li-uly . ' ! . ! .' llj 147 258 'I'otal 1112 1049 2161 everybody's game. Name. Score. ■O'Mara 190 Mellis ; 170 A. Zeller 166 Leuly 160 Biley 1,58 Eoehrs )55 Phillips 153 E. Dailledouze ... 147 iRayno.r.w . . ,. ..144 , Bums (.1 .»132 iPrcsser 126 Name. Fairman . . . P. Dailledouze H. Dailledouze Butterworth Schwalback. . Schmutz . . Stewart . . . Donlon. . . Papa Xeller . Wo*rker. . . . Bowling at Detroit. The Detroit players had hardly recov- ered from the fatigue of Easter at the time the following scores were made, but Hupprick's 190 was not so bad: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. Av. A. Ferguson 150 139 145 A. Hupprick • • . . 190 110 114 138 F. Holznagle 123 136 159 136 F. Beard. '. 132 125 128 .lohn Dunn 108 129 135 124 O. A. Rackham 120 115 133 123 R. F. Big Figures at Denver. On the evening of April 5 the Denver florists indulged in relaxation from the strain of the Easter rush and made the following excellent score upon the bowl- ing alleys: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. Chas. Ma'.fl 150 215 176 161 175 J. N. Jakobsen 155 197 200 149 175 John Berry 216 198 174 108 174 Chas. Thiess 167 189 153 153 165 Geo. Brenkert 126 161 188 137 1.53 Robt. Kurth 136 127 194 146 151 A. E. Mauff 123 127 167 178 149 Perry Gallup 110 161 152 143 141 Chas. Meyer 160 124 129 148 140 A. M. Lewis 15-2 138 114 154 139 M. J. Tavlor 143 106 149 154 138 .lohn Ferris 112 165 139 110 131 Gilbert Scott 113 161 135 94 126 Chas. Franz 118 141 133 109 125 I.E. Philadelphia Defeats Baltimore. The great bowling contest between the Baltimore Gardeners' Club and the Phil- adelphia Florists' Club came ofif at the German Cafe Thursday evening, April 13, and judging from the enthusiasm dis- played and the scores made, we have no reason to be ashamed of the result. Although the record of the games showed Philadelphia to be the winners by games, yet the total score was in favor of Balti- more thirteen points, so all hands had reason to be satisfied. The work of Messrs. Halliday, Richmond and Sey- bold, on the home team, and Messrs. Westcott, Moss and Habermehl, on the visiting team, was specially fine. The contest was to be decided by the best two out of three games and as Philadel- phia won the first two, the first by two pins, the second by thirtv-two, the match was decided in their favor and the third game was a consolation gatije for the Baltimore team, of which they took advantage in great style, as the score will show. After the bowling was over, all ad- journed to the dining hall where the sor- row of the losers and the exultation of the winners were merged in the good feeling attendant upon a feast of reason and a flow of soul, as well as a feast of more substantial things. Speeches by the president of the club, Mr. Flitton, also by Messrs. Sands, Westcott, Seybold, Pentland, Kift, Burton, Habermehl, Cox, Geo. Moss, Burger, Graham, Chas. Wag- ner, McRoberts and Rob't Halliday and songs by Mr. Walker were incidents in what was certainly a most enjoyable evening. The score is appended: BALTIMOKE. Halliday . Lehr . . Richmond . Soybold. . . 1st. 2d. 3d. , 128 170 iro . 126 97 111 89 161 151 169 115 142 180 165 193 Total 692 708 rHlLADELPHIj \Vestc.00 per 1000. Also nine most promising novelties of '99 and fifteen leading standard varieties. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. CARNATIONS Weil rooted, strong, healthy cuttings. Argyle $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000 Daybreak 1.50 ■• 10.00 L. McGowan 1.00 " 7.50 Emily Pierson 1.00 •■ 7.ii0 Wm. Scott 1.00 " T.ISO Cash with order. MARTIN A. MAGNUSON, 3309 N. TVestem Ave., Station X, Chicago. ...CARNATIONS... Rooted Cuttings. .^Fine Stock. DAYBREAK, $i.5o per too, H2.00 per lOOO. WM. SCOTT, $1.00 per 100, $7.50 per lOOO. CASH WITH ORDER. G. SOLTAU <&. CO.. 199 Grant Ave., JERSEY CITY. N. J. CARNATIONS. ^^§£ Evelina $3.00 per 100; $2.=).00 per 1000 Empress 3.50 '• 20.00 Argvle 3.0O PaintedLadv 3.00 Flora Hill..: 1.50 Boston Ferna from Mats, $2.50 to ts.OO per 100; Kood planta for3-lncb pota. H. P. SMITH. - - PIQUA^ O. Wanted to Exchange. Xo. 1 rooted cuttirigsnf ('ol.u^ f.ir No. 1 rooted cuttings Carniitions, RO-..-3 ;inil r'tiini;is. TH. F. VAN DER MEULEN, Dunkirk, N. Y. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS From FLATS Not Rooted Cuttings but HEALTHY YOUNG PLANTS FROM SOIL. You will get 100 plants to grow out of every 100 plants you pay us for. Worth 30 to 40 per cent more than inierior rooted cuttings shipped out of sand. STANDARD VARIETIES. Per 100 Per 1000 ARMAZINDY $2.50 $20.00 DAYBREAK 2.50 20.00 FLORA HILL 2.50 20.00 JDBILEE 2.50 20.00 LIZZIE McGOWAN 1.75 15.00 MAYOR PINGREE 2.50 20.00 PORTIA 2.00 15.00 TIDAL WAVE 2.00 15.00 VICTOR 3.00 25.00 WILLIAM SCOTT 2.00 15.00 VARIETIES OF 1898. Per lOO Per lOOO ARGYLE 5,00 40.00 BON TON 4.00 35.00 CERISE QUEEN 5.00 40.00 EVELINA 4.00 30.00 EMPRESS 5.0O 40.00 GOLD NUGGET 5.00 40.00 MRS. JAMES DEAN 5.00 40.00 MRS. F. JOOST 5.00 MRS. S, A. NORTHWAY 3.00 20.00 SNOW QUEEN .I.OO 40.00 NEW YORK 5,00 40,00 New Varieties for 1899. rqqted cuttings. MELBA?*" MAU'd*^ ADAMS, [ P"""' P^'' '^™- ^ "''• P"'"' "^' SI"-"*'' P^^ "'<**'• ^^■^■ EVANSTON ..'..per dozen. $2.00; per 100, $7.00; per 1000, $60.00. CANNAS. We have a fine stock of all the best sorts. Write us for prices. ''tt^^''^^'^^"- VflUOtiflN'S SEED STORE. """'^i^T^^o':^^"- Y"" BeHer^OneThan MRSi THOMAS Wi LAWSONi ... BY BUYING OUR . . . Seedling Carnation Plants. Remember they are not from cuttings, but from hand-fertilized seed crosses of named winter- blooming varieties. Only $4.00 per 100. 25 for $1.00. 'We pay the postage. Cash with order. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington. D. C. A First-Class Summer Blooming Carnation, a bright red, very free flowering variety, strong, erect grower, no stick needed. Well-established plants, from 2>^-inch pots, 3 for 25 cts.; $1.00 per dozen. $5.00 per 100; 25 at 100 rate. C. EISELE, nth and Jefferson Sis., PNILADELPHU, PA. New Hybrid Carnation Vulcan New Variegated Fancy CARNATION SANDUSKY. One that can be grown at a profit for two dollars per hundred blooms. TRY IT. $10.00 per hundred; $73.00 per thousand. \zKr. E^. H^A^r^r^, Olyde, Olilo, Maud Adams. DEEP cerise red of a very pleasing shade under any light, a large, bold, handsome flower with extra strong stem, 18 to 34 inches high, with good calyx and exceedingly free flowering. The flow- ers sold in New York last season and the present one at $8.00 per 100. It was one of the sensations in cut flowers the whole season. Certificated N. Y. F. C. '98. PRICE: $3 per doz., $10 per 100. $75 per 1000. 6 at doz. rate, 50 at 100 rate, 250 at 1000 rate. FOR SALE BY FRANK NIQUET, F^-Miil Patchogue, - Long Island, N. Y. JOHN N. MAY, E. C. HILL & CO., Summit, N. J. Richmond, Ind. VAUCHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. Carnations ROOTED CUTTINGS NEW and STANDARD. MARY A. B.\KER^I have 3000 plants and have made 11 blooms to the plant. ANNA C. EASTBDRN-900 plants and huve made 8 blooms to the plant. Were housed Sept. 24th, 1898. Send for descriptive price list. LOUIS B. EASTBURN.Kennett Square, Pa. CARNATION STOCK for next season. It pays to buy only the best. ^Vill have them in large quantities, of all the leading commercial varieties. Ready Jan. 1st and later. Write me for prices. Address CHAS. CHADWICK. Lock Box 11, Grand Rapids, Mich. 75,000 CARNATIONS 75,000 Flat erown. well rooted, strong stock. CASH WITH OKDBR. Per 100 Per 1000 GOLIATH (new), rose pink. . . .$8.00 $70.00 SNOW QUEEN (new), white . . 5.00 40.00 DNCLE SAM (new), variegated. . 5.00 40.00 PLUTO (new), dark cerise .... 3.00 20.00 MRS. S. A. NORTHWAY 2.50 18.00 GENESEE 1.50 12.00 VICTOR 3.00 25.00 McBURNEY 2.50 20.00 JUBILEE 2.50 20.00 ARMAZINDY 2.00 15.00 TRIUMPH 2.00 15.00 MAYOR PINGREE 2.50 20.00 DAYBREAK 1.50 12.00 FLORA HILL 2.00 15.00 TIDAL WAVE 1.50 12.00 ROSE QUEEN, SCOTT 1.50 12.00 HENRY A. NIEMEYER, Erie, Pa. Mention American Florist. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS JTOXjIESI?, ZXaXl. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings of New and Standard sorts. Send for price list. WM. SWAYNE, - Kennett Square, Pa. 1138 The American Florist. April I 5^ Carnations..... Chrysanthemums. QTRONG, fine plants that will grow for yoa as well as for us. Everything that is new and good will be found in our 1899 Price List. Send for it. It contains accurate descrip- tions of all varieties. Send us your orders to be figured on. We can do it and send you nice plants, Xoo.J'J'J'-^ H. Weber & Sons, OAKLAND, MD. ALL SOLD. Our Geraniums are all BOld for Ihle Beasoo.excepta few thousano Skeleton Kose (rom soil, $2 00 per IIIO; 2J^-lnch pots S3. CO per 100. COl.FI'« by the KlOO. IIIOCO or 50 000, ready at all times. C. VerpcbplTeltll and Uolden Queen. StJ.OO per 1000; In varltty. $.').(I0 per lOin. Versohafleltll and Queen, In 2 Inch pots $15.00 per 1000. Mareucrite Double Qolden, $2.00 per 100. Giant Alyggum. 2>«-ln. pots, $3 00 per lOO; rooted cuttings, $1 00 per 100. Ageratum, blue and white. tlCc per ICO; $5 per 1000. Fnchxlas, standard sorts, $1 50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000; iW^n. pots, $3 00 per 100. Feveifew. Little Gem, from flats, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Doable Petunias. Jl 25 per 100. Stevla comp. var., $1.50 per ICO. Heliotrope, li varieties. $1.00 per 100; $<,l.0O per 1000. VincBS var., cuttlnps. $1.25 per 100; 4-ln. stock, fine, $0.00 per 100; $50 00 per 1000. The above are rooted cuttluKs except where noted. |:^"Cash must accompany all orders. J. E. FELTHOUSEN, - Schenectady, N. Y. SURPLUS STOCK BY EXPRESS. Per 100 DraCEenas, 5-lnch pots $15 00 4-lnch pots 10.00 ;j-lnch pots 5 00 SCO S A. NuttGeranlum,2!.4-lnch pots 3 OO 20(1 La Kav rite •• 2>4-lrch pots 3 tO 20ciOMme. Sallerol " 2lnchpots 2.0U 600 Vli ca Varlegata,2y-lnch pots 2 10 600 '■ 'In flats l.SO Coleuf. rooted cuttings. Verschnff ItU and Golden Queen. 75c per 100 by mall; Si; per 1000 by express. " Mixed roottd cuttlnes, irOc per ILO by mall; $5 per ICOO by express. Heliotrope, rooted cuttlnss, $1 .00 per 100 by mall. 5 plants at 100 rate. Cash with order. WM. A. CLARK & SON■^^^?e;'t^':lf.rN■Y. MAIDENHAIR, 500, Gin. pots...,20 cts. 2000 ASPARAGUS, 3-in. pots... Gets. 2500 PETUNIAS, 3 " ... 4 cts. 7000 GERANIUMS, 4 " ... 5 cts. 2000 AGERATUn Sets. 100 CALLAS 20 cts. each. B. C. KUSER, Trenton, N. J. SPECIAL LOW OFFER of Choice Stock. Cyclamen Perclcum splendens gig from llals In four true colorB. %.\ per 100: $25 per ICOU. express prepaid. Dracaena Indlvl-a. from flats, 600 per doz . V< per UlU. Ijalanla Borbontca, frum flatB, 60c per d Asparagus Sprengeri Will Soon Go Up. A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia. READ THIS! F. Walker A- Co., New Albany, Ind. I received ray verbena plants on the 13th, in fine order, and beautiful plants; I was especially pleased that they were packed so lightly— as to cost only a low rate of express; for same I thank you, and should I require more, which I expect I will, will send to you for them. Very truly yours, Mrs. John C. Henderson. March 15, 99, Yazoo City, Miss. NOW IS THE TIME! VERBENAS, flnest colors. Mammoth strain clean, healthy, vigorous plants; no rus*,. no mildew. 2S4-inoh pots $2.00 per 100. VIOIjETS, Rooted Plants, 1.00 per 100. 8.00 per 1000. To avoid delay send cash with the order. r*. 'W.A.Z.,ICEM« &5 CO. Box 316. NEW ALBANY, IND. GERANIUMS, Paul Bruant.bent bedding scarlet. 2}4\D., $-J per 100; Mme Hallerol, iiiia.. $2 per lOU; Bronze Leaved, Prince Bismarck and McMahon, I^^- In.. t:i per lUO. CANNAS, B'lorence Vanghsn and Chas. aender- Bon. dormaul roots. 12 per 100. In lota of 250 or over, tlT5 per lUO. COLEU8, fine asForlment 2!^'ln., $176 per 100: rooted cuttings 7ac. per 100, prepaid CALADIUM, E.culentum and Batavlnensls, bulbs, s:; to $tt per 100; fancy-leaved, Mme. Heine, $5 per luO. PELARGONIUM. Victor, La Favorite and Cali- fornia, 2H-ln.. J.i per 100. Alternanthera, rooted cuttings. Aurea Nana. .')0c. per lint or J4 50 per lOOO. prepaid: Paronycbloldes Major. t;oc. per luO prepaid. Casu WITH OHDEK G. W. WEATHERBY, Chillicothe. Mo. IT WILL PAY YOU to grow the Princess of Wales Violets. Like its namesake, it is a beauty. Strong, 2-in. plants, $5 per 100; $40 per 1000. Strong, rooted runners, ,$!.'. 50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Address S, S. SKIDELSKY, 1653 No. 7th St., PHILADELPHIA. SPECIAL OFFER. l^^'cl.\.T Erica persoluta alba, in full bloom in a week's time, $10 00 per 100. Erica Melanlhera (Fragrans), extra large, $15.00 per 100. Sm:Uler plants, $8.00 per 100. Cash must accompany all orders. P. o. ]!ox78, A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point, Queensborough, NEW YORK, N, Y. ALTERNANTHERA !v„ ...11 _. . ■.,,.1 lu;^ of latter verv tine; all are nice l.u^liv little plants, «6.f0 pe"r 1000. Pni Cll? VerschafTeltii and Golden Bedder, UULLUO $6 00 per 1000. 25 brightest colored, part new varieties, $5.00 per 1000. ^^"100 of any plants same rates by express; by mail add 20 per cent. Cash please. DANIEL K. HERR, 8.t.S ro|iimbl» Ave., LANTASTKR. PA. r> per 11)0; MO per 1000. Draciena Inalvlsa. HcuB, Bedding Plants. A SPECIALTY. L. N. rOSTEP, 43 King Street, DORCHESTIR, MASS. Easter Lilies and Plants Harrisii, excellent stock, bloom and bud, $12.00 per 100. Otaheite Oranges, with fruit, bloom and buds, 50c to 75c each. Drac£en s Lindeni and Ma5saiig:rana, 7-inch pois, 12 to 15 leaves, $1.50 each; Fragrant. same size, $1.00 each. Dieffenbachias, 5-inch pots, 50c each. Pandanus Utilis, 6-inch pots, 20 to 25 leaves, 75c each. Latania Borbonica, from 6-inch pots, 7 leaves, 75c each. Kenila Belmoreana, 6-inch pots, 3 to 3^4 feet high, 6 to 7 le,ives, $1.75 each. Seaforthia Elegans, 3 to 3)4 feet, 5 leaves, 76c each. Cocos Weddellana and Marantas or Calanthea Zebrina, from 2H-inch pots for jardinieres. etc., $1.60 per (loz. $12 per lOo Cut Blooms and Buds less lo per cent, or $12 for same in pots NET. Send for prices for smaller stock for growing on. N. STIDER, - Anacostia, D. C. Chrysanthemums , $2.00 per 100. $18 00 per 1000. Rooted Cut- tings, $1.50 per 100. $10.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS. Rubr.H. Krfordi, $2.50 per 100; Vernon, $3 per 100; HiTtli:i Chatcaurocher, $2 per 100. HELIOTROPES. fUCHSIAS, GERANIUMS, assorted, $2.60 per 100. RUBRA BEGONIAS, from :!-in. pots. $4.00 per 100. COLEUS. $2.00 per 100. MOONVINES. $2.50 per 100. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. -Tk • THE JENNINGS STRAIN. r^tlQIPQ Fine phin.s from cold M. Clll'OiVO frames, in bud and bloom. $1..50 per 100, by express or freight. No small j^lants left. Fin- est mixed Pansy .Seed, $1.00 per pkt. Cash with Order. E. B. JENNINGS, l. B. 254, Southport, Conn. Grower of the finest Pansies. Nice thrifty plants from thumb pots. If shifted now will make fine stock for summer planting. $1.50 per 100. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Mention American Florist. VIOLETS, VIOLETS, VIOLETS! penoopenooo Swamey White, 2-ln pou SI.OO $25.00 runners 1.(10 7.50 Lady H. Campbell, 2 In. pot« 2. 60 SO.OO runnera 75 6 OO Marie Ix>ul8e. 2'lD. pots 2.S0 20.00 runners 75 5 00 California, sInKle, 2^i-ln pots 2.60 20 OO •■ ruimera 75 5 00 Prlncees of Wales. 2ii.-ln. pots 6 00 10.00 HENRY SMITH. 1%> .Monroe St.. Grand Rapids, Mich. Successful Growers are Wanted To know that they can dispose of all their stuplus stock by advei^ .......^.tising in the American Florist. TRY IT NOW. i8gg. The American Florist. 1139 THE NEW ROSE ADMIRAL DEWEY 200 000 CARNATION CUTTINGS. «i.|l rooted, siiindurd and fancy varieties; very low Blooming Plants for Easter su|)|.lv th. lartje v.arieties. Write color a delicate flush pink, shading to white. A large, lull and fragrant flower; long, stifl' stems, requiring little tying, A remarkably free bloomer; very hardy. PRICE FROM 2H-INCH POTS: I plant SI.OOI 50 plants ..SI7. 50 500 plants . $125.00 12 " QOOllOO '• ... 30 OOl 1000 " .200 00 L4KE VIEW ROSE GARDENS, Jamestown, N. Y. Wholesale Growers Cut Flowers, Plants and Palms. Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarlas, fclock enorniouB, quality the Hnest. SANDER, Bruges. Belgium. agent: a. DIMMOCK, 60 Vesey Street. NEW YORK. Orchids! ^ Igelia Anceps Alba, iu^t arri\ed in line cimdi- tioii. I-:ilia .\n.-eps and L. ,\iituran:ilis lo foll.iw sliorllv. LAGER & HURRELL, s^mm't. n. j. Orchid Growers and Importers. ORCHIDS. We are now cnllectlntt beat varieties of Lielia Aiiceps Albrt, and b'lok ijrderw Itir March and April delivery, at !Si90 per 100. Tliia price Is f. o b . but will Include freljiht on all orders reaching us before March liilh. Florist's sample collection of 20 varieties orchids, parcel postpaid, $5.00. J. A.. IVIOl30WKl^Iv Apartado 167, CITY OF MEXICO. MARIE LOUISE.. Violets. ttni perfectly cleun and healthv": growD in pool hoiist'S-tJO .'ts. a 100, $5.00 a 1000. Unrooted, 1-n less above prires. SMILAX, strnn^^ Irom 3-in. pots, $1.50 a 100. R. KILBOURN. Caeh with order. CLINTON, NEW YORK. Fine Kaiserin Roses • out of 2' 2 and 3-inch pots, ready to plant for summer bloom Address COLE BROS.. - Peoria. III. For Sale 2500 Am. Beauties, ready for 3-inch pots, $5 per 100. ALBERT FUCHS, '"^^^Hic^'lLr'' Roses £ nch. strong, 2 and 3 cuttings, $2.50 per $25.00 per 1000. BRIDES, MAIDS, PERLES, METEORS, WHITE COCHET. Also a clioice collection of DRY CANNA ROOTS, $3.00 per 100. The E. HIPPARD CO.. - Youngstown. 0. '" GERANIUM AMERICA we otter a variety par e.xcellence — dwarf, strong grower, immense bloomer and hardly two flowers are colored alike on one plant. The grandest production imaginable. Ready next spring. Ask for photo, FREE. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. ROOTED CUTTINGS Golden BcJder and Ver sehatteltll CoieuB. i.io per lull; $t; per 10(10. Double Grant Geranium Cuttlnns. %\ 2j per IIIO; *10 per lOCll. Smllax eeedllniiP. Kood. stron,. plants from Hats, 40c per IIKI; S4 per IIIOO. 2H!-in. pota: Purple Helio- trope. $2.25 per 100. Smlla.v.fl 26 per 100; ft; per Ull. KOOd plants. Golden Bedder and VerHChalTeltll ColeuB, $2 2.', per 100; $20 per UlflO Mixed Coleus. >i varletlee. our selection. $2 per 100; $1.5 per lOCll. Ireslne, $2 per 100. AmpelopBls Veltchll. 2 yrs ,$:i25perlC0. Aspara- Kus roots. 2 \ rs. liOc per 100; $4 per lOGO. Address R. I. HART, Mgr., lio.\ 244, Hackettstown, N. J. I "LADY DOROTIILA"! I E- WINNER OF SILVER CUP as best New Rose, Chicago Chrysanthemum % =5 Show, November, 18'JS. t I CERTIFICATES OF MERIT— New York and Toronto. i I THE FLORISTS' ROSE, I % a free bloomer; always an attractive and selling color. No bull heads. ^ 1 PLANT $o.so I IOC PLANTS $25.0 12 PLANTS 4.00 I 250 ■■ 50-0 500 PLANTS $75.00 1000 " 125.00 I JOHN n. DINLOP, Toronto, Canada. \ 2-INCH PLANTS. ROSES AND CARNATIONS. ROOTED.,. CUTTINGS. W'e offer strong, clean Rose plants in 2-inch pots; also nice, clean Carnation cuttings, thoroughly rooted. ROSE PLANTS, Per too METEOR $;! 00 BRIDE 3.00 BRIDESMAID 3.00 PERLE 3.00 CARNATION CUTTINGS. Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 $25.00 ARGYLE $2.50 $20.00 25.00 ARMAZINDY 2.00 15.00 25.00 SCOTT 1.00 7.50 25.00 McGOWAN 1.00 7.50 Special care given to packing and shipping of orders. WHOLESALE FLORIST. J. A. BUDLONG, City Store, 37 and 39 Randolph St. .^ CHICAGO. MAID OF HONOR BRIDESMAID EXCELLED BY THIS NEW ROSE. Formerly called MISS CLARA BARTON Plants In 2'4-lnch pjis now ready PRICE: Per 100, $I5.00-.V) at ICU rate; per lOOO, SI25.OO-i')0at lOCUrate. HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., 813 Elm St., Cincinnati, 0. E. G. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind. ^eitE™!-' F- R- PIERSON CO., Tarrytown, N. Y. 50,000 Chrysanthemums. Fine strong pliHits of Ihc fullowinii Viirictics. :il $2.00 per 100 Glorv at tlie Pacific, The Queen, M:iu,l Dean, Mrs. H. Robinson. Pink Ivory, Mrs. .ler.00 From flats 60 Meserabryanthemum Erectum 2.00 Geraniums, finest mixed only 2.00 Mme. Salleroi 2.00 Daisies, double white and double red 2.00 Velvet Plant ZM New Coleus Brownii, a fine bedder 5.00 New large-flowering yellow Marguerite . . . 2.00 (Chrysanthemums, Mrs. Northcot, Modesto, Jleleyon, Vernon Beauty, Mme. des Granges, Florence Farmer and Mrs. .J. Poabody 2.00 Iris, purple, yellow, white and blue 3.00 5 plants at 100 rates. Extra Good Stock. !^: Achyranthes, red & yellciw, rooted cuttings, $0.75 Coleus, 10 best varieties, " " .60 Geraniums, mixed, " " 1.00 Athlete, " " 1.50 Achyranthes, 2 and 2V4-in. pots 1.75 (Joleus, " " 1.75 Echeveria, " " 2.00 Pelarjjoniums, one good kind,2 * 2V4-in. pots 3.00 Geraniums, mixed, *' " 2.00 Athlete, " " 3.00 Caruations, McGowan and Rcott, " " 1.75 Salvia, 2 and 2V4-in. pots 2.00 Verbenas, " " . . 2.00 Pansies, out of flats $10.00 per 1000, 1.25 Golden Feather, out of flats 8.00 " 1.00 Geraniums, mixed, o\it of fliits 1.50 JOHN C. ENGELHORN, Lock Box 79. - - CRESTLINE, O. VINCA MAJOR VARIEGATA Pro|Kigiilc>d last Ausrust. Will make tine plants witli 4 lo 5 leads lor Dccorijlion IJav. il' shifted and stopped now. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1,000. From 3-iiicli pots, $.5.00 per 100. NATHAN SMITH & SON, VIOLETS. CEO. BISCHOFF, Ann Arbor, Mich. ^OSES, CANNAS, MUMS, etc ^ Strong 2 year Field Grown H. P. Roses in lar..ls, $:;.00 |>cr 100. ENGLISH IVY, aiHid, 1 year old, 3',4-in.di l.Mts, $2.00 per 100. LEMON VERBENAS, stronn pliinls. :^ inuli p.ils $|.IH] |„.r 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, i" v:ir., :;/,-in. pots, *'.MI(] |.rr 101), $|.',.00 piT lOOiJ. CELERY !ind ..tliei- v<'^'.'tubU- phuils. Send l..r ■ list. R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md. NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM...IS Polly Rose! The earliest pure white Chrysanthemum on the market. Has the strong, sturdy habit of its par- ent, Glory of the Pacific, but is pure white instead of pink. Awarded First-class certificate by Chry- santhemum Society, October 22d, 1898. Ready March 1st, 1899. 3Bc each; $3 per doz ; $20 per 100. Orders filled in rotatiou. A.. 13. I^OSO 200 West Side Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J. Thou- My prize winners carried otT the highest national honors yet awarded the dahlia— a diploma and pold medal at the Omaha Exposition. Clet my catalOKue before orderlnK elsewhere. Box 382. W. W. WILMORE. Denver. Col. Sunray Fuchsia. Rooted Cuttings, good strong ones, $:i.()0 per 100, .$2,^1.00 per 1000. MARECHAL N1EL ROSES, rooted cuttings, $l..'"di per 100, ,$12.50 per 1000. WANT a ;;ood man lo work ; unr capable of tak- ins; charge of a small place. FISHER & SON, 901 So. Market St. CALION. O. ■10 cts. per 100 or :iUO for *1.00. CAItlS.VliK, TOMATO, AIND CKLEKT PI.ANTJS, JI.IKI per 10l«). i8gg. The American Florist. 1141 (^J/^V^VjVj^.^^^^ A Great Clearance has been going on in our warehouses during the past month. Anenormousquan- tity of Easier goods has been unloaded and Wheat Sheaves are being shipped by the case daily. This leaves us room to unpack and display our line of Parisian Basliets for Weddings and Commencements. They are superb and right up to date. In our own manufacture we have innumerable styles, fitted with zinc pans, especially adapted for the plant arrangements now so popular as gifts: Corii Barl( for rustic decoration, Cycas Leaves, from 8 inches to 52 inches long. Prime Cape Flowers and Immortelles: in fact Everything you need for the spring trade at prices that it will pay you to consider. n. BAYERSDORfCR k CO., 50-52-54-56 North fourth st., Philadelphia, Pa. ^^mr » mh ww^*--* -m^-^itemwwiim NIKOTEEN SIT COSTS 4 CENTS FOR EACH 600 FEET OF -■» FLOOR SPACE r- !fMviw!iiiM'fi'i»i''iMJf'l1im' SOLD BY StEBSMtN CIRCULAR TREE- SKABCURA DIPCO.CniCACO. I <|UICKLY Docs IT. "W ^mm Propagating Sand^-^- Shipped in any quantity. Also FIRE BRICK tor Boiler Setting. '^"d PORTLAND CEMENT for Greenhouse Floors. The GARDEN CITY SAND CD. Dept. F., 188 Madison St., Long Distance 'phone. CHICAGO, ILL. The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Read what some of our best growers say con- cerning It: BuFVALO, N. Y.. Jan. 13, 1899. Theron Parker, Bsy :— Dear Sir:— Your "Model" Carnation Support is the beat thing I have yet tried In fact. It Is at** ut Ideal 1 used It thlB winter on Scott, Flora Hk.l. Mrs. Bradt and Genesee. The principle Is perfect, but experience may teach ua that In some varieties, for Insiance Daybreak, the lower ring might with advan- tage be 2 In lower. If I could afTord the first coat at once I would not think of using anything but the ■'Model." Very Kesp'y. Wm. Scutt. Other testlmon tals will appear weekly. Write for prices THE nODEL PLANT 5TAKE CO., 22 norton Street, - - Brooklyn, N. Y. Made by Standard Pots ''°°' #of Jmppinr'""" KELLER BROS. Special Attention Given to ^^^"^^^^^^^~^^^ ivfail Orders, and Special NORRISTOWN. PA. Sizes Made to Order. Price Lists Furnished on Application. FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS ""^ List and SAMPLES PRBB. J. 6. SWAHN'S SONS, MiNNeAPo1.*il,'MiNN. I VERBENAS, ALL KINDS I % GERANIUMS, OF STUFF. I I ALTERNANTHERAS, I I COLEUS, I I CHRYSANTHEMUMS. I PELARGONIUMS, % ROSES. % AMFELOFSIS .•.'.• . I I W. L. SMITH, Aurora, III. | See our Trade List or Adv. in Easter Number, J* Am. Florist. 100,000 VERBENAS. THE CHOICEST VARIETIES IN CULTIVATION. Fine pot planti, $2.50 per tOO; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttingi, 76c per 100; $6.00 per tOOO: $50 per 10000 NO RUST OR MILDEW. PACKED LIGHT, AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SEND FOR CIRCULAR. We are the Larffest Growers of Verbenas in the coantry. Our plants cannot be surpassed. DAHLIAS. We have an immense stock of First- class, strong, undivided roots of the finest varieties of Cactus, Decorative, Pompon and Show Dahlias. Each root will divide into several good, salable roots. $6.00 per 100, |50.00 per 1000. HOLLYHOCKS. We are headquarters lor Doul.le lloll.vlioe.ks. strong, 1 year, field grown roots tliat will bloom profusely the first year; all colors. $.=).00 per 100, $40:00 per 1000. Price List mailed free. VICK & HILL CO., Rochester. N. Y. SPECIALTIES ROSES, from 3-lnoh pots. CARNATIONS, for fall delivery. CHRVSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prices low. Send for list. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKILL, N. Y. Dracaena Indivisa. li inch, pot grown $18.00 and JL'O.OO per 100 5-inch, pot grown 15.00 and 18.00 RoscClothildeSoupert, 'ii^-inch.... ;U0 " Begonia Vernon, 2^ inch 2 50 Geraniums, 2J^inch, 828.00 per ICCO; 83.00 per ICO. Cash, please. CARL HA6ENBURGER, West Mentor, 0. IN BEST ..VARIETIES Fine Stocky Plants Per 100 Alternanthreas. yellow, S1.50; red $2 10 Ageratums, 2J/3 inch pots 2 00 Geraniums, 3 in. pots, 83.50, 4 in. pots 5 00 Carnations, 2 in. pots 2 50 Coleus, 2% in. pots , 2 00 Brides and Bridesmaid Roses, April I5th 2 60 Centaurea Gymnocarpa. 2 in pots 2 00 Smilax seedling, 50c 100, $1.00 1000. 2 in. pots, 1 00 Asparagus Sprengerii, leady May 15 ... . 4 00 Primroses, ready June 1st. Cash with order. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, . Delaware, Ohio. CHRYSANTHEMUMS... Our collection of novelties for '99 is very complete, including Independence, the earliest white; Mrs. Fred L. Button, the early white from California, and Yellow Ivory, as well as all others. Also a full line of standard varieties. For descriptions see our Catalogue. Free on Application. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, - Mich. t@°^OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1899 IS NOW READY, AND WILL -®| m- BE MAILED UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS.-^ 1142 The American Florist. April 75 Boston Florist Letter Go. This wooden box nicely stained and var» nigliedf 18x30x13 made in tn'o sections* one for each size letter, g^iven away with first order of 50U letters. Block Letters. 1 M or 2-lnch size, per 100, $2.00. Script Jjeiters. $4, Fastener with each letter orword. Used by leading florists everywhere and for aale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas, and Manager. 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON, OHIO. A, HERRMANN "of Florists' Supplies Manufac- turer S.Mj.l for a pric; list. 404-406-408-410-412 E. 34th St . NEW YORH Florists' Supplies Sufli ;is: Cape Flowers, Cycas Iieaves :uk1 Wreaths, Funeral Shaves, Wire Frames, Metal Desigrns. Flower Bas- kets, Fern Dishes, etc. Ciitalunur fn-.-. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS. 52 Dey St.. New York. John Conley & Son, Manufacturers of 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET. ^ Bfe-w "Vorlc. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL 8IZB AND WIDE BOTTCHilS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HAKRV BALSUEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rep. 490 HOWARD ST. Standard .36 ^ -j^ i FLOWER Y^OvS If your greenhouses are within 500 mlleA of the Capitol, write us; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, 28lh and U Streets N. E. WASHINGTON. D. C. MfEiHuti Ihe AcmTicun I'Morisl. mnzmm OUt^ SRECMALTY. \ LARGE STOCK ^ -^ ^ -=> ^ PROMPT SHIPMENT. A^^v' Pore linseed Oil Pulty.Painy rushes Et( 12^ WRITE rOR. LATEST PRICES ^A WHEELER-STENZEL CO. IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF Make your contracts for next season now. We can deliver to any part of the country and Save You Money Greenhouse Glass 72 Sudbury St., BOSTON, MASS. ESTABUSHED 1866 EMILSTEFFENSv 5UCC.™ nste:ffems *"°STEFFEN5BI!05 IRON RESERVOIR VASES AND — IRON LAWN SETTEES. Mcdonald BR0S.,'°'coL'-ua%H,o. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! i'acked lu small crati'.s, easy to handle. Price per crate 120 7-lD. PQta In crate, t4.'20 1600 3)i ■' ■• H.OO 48 9 " " :i.tfl 10003 " '• 5 00 48 10 " " 4. SO 1-00 3^^ " •• 5.80 24 II ■• " 3.60 4 50 24 12 '• •• 4 80 4 51 12 14 •' " 4 80 3 Itil 6 IB " " 4 m Seed pans, same price as pnt^. Send for price list of rvllnders for ("ul Flower,*. HanKlni; Wasketn. I.awn Vaees. etc. 10 per cent for cash with order Address HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. V. ACTGCST UOLKER & SuNS. New Vork Aaents- 52 1 KKT GEO. KELLER & SON, MANCrPACTlTRBRB OF Flower Pols. Before buying write for prloeB. 361-363 Herndon Street WrlRhtwood Ave., CHICAGO. ILL. Always mention the American Flor- ist when you order stock..^ BRANCH WAREHOUSES: Kearney and Westside Aves.. Jersey City. N. J. Jackson Av. & Pearson St . Long Island City. N. Y. STANDARD FLOWER POTS FinST QUALIT W in., per 1000, .$2 40 Cream Color. , 3!/> in., per 1000, $ 4 95 2 75 4 in., " 6 20 3 35 5 in., " 10 80 . 4 70 I 6 in., " 16 60 Packages extra. C. HENNECKE CO."*"-^;,^^.''"' HAIL For Insurance Against Damage by llai' Address JOHN G. ESLER, - Sec'y F. H. A. SADDLE RIVER, N. J. iSgg. The American Florist. 1143 London, Ont. Easter orders came thick and fast to Gammage & Son and their staff had all it could do to keep up with the rush. The demand for blooming plants of all kinds was unprecedented. Fortunately for the Messrs. Gammage, their Harrisii and longiflorum lilies did remarkably well, considering the general complaint heard on all sides about these plants. Nor did their azaleas take a back seat. I saw some magnificent specimens and they had plenty of them. Carnations have been much in demand of late, especially choice stock. So much so that the supply barely kept pace with the demand. In view of the increased demand for this flower, a demand which, it may be remarked, is by no means spasmodic, it is the intention of Messrs. Gammage & Son to give more space to carnations during the coming season. While still growing some of the standard sorts, such as Scott and McGowan, they will plant a number of new ones. I have heard some one remark that roses thrive especially well in the province of Ontario. Whether the credit is due to the climatic conditions or to the growers themselves, there is no gain- saying the fact that Canadian roses, on the whole, do remarkabh- well. I saw some Brides and Bridesmaids at Gam- mage's that would be sure to command the highest price in any market. Ho.MO. Frederick, Md.— In a conflagration which destroyed several buildings April 6 Charles Hermann suffered the destruc- tion of two greenhouses and contents. His loss isestimated at $1000, with $500 insurance on the houses and $200 on stock. KROESCHELL BROS. GO. Greenhouse % Boiler, 29 to 69 Erie St., CHICAGO. Xroot, Bides and back). Write for Information. CYPRESS IS MUCH m|>RE durable tHAN pine. SASH BARS UP TO \% FEET miXHeTH on LONGER. IREENHOUSE AND OT^ER BUILDINfi MATERIAL. , Senrfifor our Illustrated BooK "CYPjRESJS LUMBERahd \Ti US ES," Send I of^ur S|>eci6l firetnhousfrcfrculkr. GREENHOUSE WOODWORK. Open-air-dried Cypress Lumber is more durable, and better suited \o Green- house conditions, than lc;in-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 confined 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 v/ay 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 Circulars or Estimates. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, O. Standard Ventilating Machine. HAS POSITIVtLY NO EQUAL FOR STRENGTH, DURABILITY i!£_NEATNESS.^ Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast in one (malleable iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as tne case with all others. Catalogue free YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO. GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress. BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP. A. DiETSCH & GO. SHEFFIELD AVE. CHICAGO, ILL. t HALF TONES ^ ^ j>. ZINC ETCHINGS ^^ WOOD CUTS.56,a»^^ ELECTROTYPES J^ ^ J. MANZ & CO. '9S-207:Canal St., - - - CHICAQO. HIGH GRADE WORK. 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SAVED On Your Coal Bills ^ If your Houses are Heated by a rurman Boiler. Send for large Illustrated Catalogue, Florists' Edition. Let us make you an estimate FREE. THE HERENDEEN MFG. CO. Boilers ii^^.-^ For GREENHOUSES. See our Catalogue ^ ^^^Ifir. Gihlin & Co. . Utica, N. Y. THE KINNEY PUMP. For applylnt; llauld manure It hiiB no equal. Sent pre- paid for S! to. Without spraylnK valve, *1.75. The Hose Connection Co . Kingston, R. I. JENNINGS BROS., JENNINGS IRON BENCH FITTINGS. NO THREADS. NO ANGLE IRONS. NO NAILS. •Send for Cataloguff. O'ney, Phila., Pa. ME RIG AN America is "the Prow of the I/essel; there may be more comfort Mmidships, but u/e are the Srst to touch Unknau/n Seas,' Vol. XIV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, APRIL 22, 1899, No. 568. Published every SA-nrnDiT by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. 324 Dearborn Street, Chicago. Bsatem Office : 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Officers-W. N Bt'DD, Mount Greenwood, 111., president; P. Breitmeyer, Detroit. Mich,, vice- president; W. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass, secretary; n. B. Beatty, Oil City, Pa, treasurer. The fifteenth annual meeting will be held at Detroit, Mich.. August 15, HI. 17 and 18. 1899. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER. COI^ TENTS. Patrick O'Maras recollections 114,5 The late Michael J. Moore (portrait) 11-16 Boston park notes 1146 A simple way to tell if soil needs lime . . . .1146 Roses — Insect pests . . 1147 — Roses in the south ... 1147 —The Golden Gate rose (illus.) 1147 Steam and hot water heating (illus ) 1148 Carnations— Cultural notes 1148 Helpful reminders .... 1148 A noteworthy Easter arrangement (illus.). .1149 New York . ." . 1149 Philadelphia 1149 Boston 1149 Chicaso 1150 Buffalo IISO Some Easter reflections ll.il News notes 1151 Greenhouse building 1152 Glass tor butting 1152 l)!rect or gradual flow pipes ........ 1152 Hot water under pressure . 11.52 To build cement walls and set a boiler .... 1152 Obituary— Mrs. J. li. Keller 115H — .John Kadletz 1153 —George Savage 11.53 Cleveland 1154 Orange, N. J 11,54 The seed trade 1 158 Catalogues received 1158 The nursery trade 1160 San Jose scale in Virginia .1160 Our pastimes — A high game at Minneapolis . 1162 —Chicago Florists' Bowling Club 1162 — Philadelphia pastimes 1162 — Bowling at New York 1162 —Two hundreds at Denver 1162 — Good scores at Omaha 1162 — The gunner's trophy 1162 Boiler, tank and fuel 1162 Pittsburg 1164 Saginaw. Mich 1166 Grand Rapids 1168 Cincinnati. . , 1171 Patrick O'Mara's Recollections. Patrick O'Mara, of Peter Henderson & Co., recounted his recollections of gar- deners and gardening before a large audi- ence of the New Jersey Floricultural Soci- ety, at Orange, on April 4. His remarks were largely autobiographical but ap- pealed to the personal kno wledge of nearly every man present. Mr. O'Mara stated that in an un- guarded moment he had promised a dis- sertation but that to the busy commer- cial florist this season afibrds little time for preparation for such an undertaking. Accident had, however, suggested the topic and he gave his thoughts as they came to mind. Entering the house of Peter Henderson in l.s()9, a boy of eleven years, his first work was planting onions. He drew $6 and went back to school, to return again the next spring to the greenhouses, then in the outskirts of Jersey City. It was not until 1882 that his first acquaintance was gained with private gardeners, when Mr. Henderson sent him out on the road. His first trip was to Inwood, where he met James Riddle, who was with Mr. Brevi-er, and a specialist in "mosaic designs," and Donahue, who was at Bennett's. Going out ds a green boy he felt, "well, like a gosling," butit was then that he found the character of the gar- dener to be kind, amiable and hospitable. The fame of Madison bad not then reached far and wide. At Judge Lathrop's place, where McCullough was, he saw a house of Marechal Niel roses, a grand sight. Charlie Anderson was at Slaugh- ter's but John N. May had left there. They were forcing roses and took $5 per plant of one crop of Jacqs. Beyond Mad- ison was considered the wilderness. When Mr. O'Mara came to Orange he thought it the coldest place he had ever struck and started out to walk with his bundle of catalogues through Llewellyn park and up the mountain. Scliafferwas at Pedder's, who raised the Lizzie Mc- Gowan carnation, and McGowan at Burke's; Nelson was later at Burke's. John Farrell was at Barr's, Jimmy Delaney at Graves' making cuttings and "coloring" a meerschaum pipe; Mac- Rorie at McCIelland's and O'Mara "won- dered how he spelled his name." Mc- Arthur was on the mountain, Alfred Smith at Samuel Colgate's, Geo. Cotton at Robert Colgate's and O'Brien at Apple- ton's. Archie McKeller was with Mr. Hayes at Inwood, the readiest man O'Mara ever met. The Hudson river was then the Mecca of every one "on the road." Taft was there, Davis was with Spauld- ing, Peter McDonald at Jay Gould's, John Eagan, Wm. Plumb at Lillianthal's. From the hurly-burly of the commercial place to the quiet of a private place where everything was to the "queen's taste," impressed him, and as he wandered through Tilden's, Jay Gould's and Mor- gan's beautiful places the inclination came to him to become a private gar- dener, but he overcame it and remained a commercial florist. Mr. O'Mara said he remembered the weird effect of the blue glass and passed through that craze. W. B. Dinsmore had one such house and Wm. Waldorf Astor has one yet. At Long Branch Mr. O'Mara saw the beautiful collections of John Hoey and the fine cacti, afterwards so ruthlessly destroyed, which had taken years and much money to collect. Pat. Eagan once went to John Hoey to collect a bill, which had been presented several times, saying, "Mr. Hoey, if you will let me know when you can settle I can call then." Mr. Hoey turned to him and said, "Does your firm subscribe to Bradstreet? You will see there that 'J. H.' is good pay but tell your firm he is blanked slow." Later when things were going to smash, the firm wanted to buy some of the things and Hoey wrote to them he would give them but would not sell for he had heard that Peter Henderson gave little or noth- ing when he bought but when he sold he got a stiff price. Mr. O'Mara wrote, declining with thanks. At Pratt's place in Brooklyn O'Mara met a man whom they called "Dave" Rose; he has since turned out to be A. D. Rose. "A gardener without a greenhouse," said Mr. O'Mara, "is like a sailor with- out a ship. A greenhouse is an absolute necessity to a man who wants bedding plants and ornamental gardening should have a place on every estate. The more elaborate the ornamentation the better gardener it requires to do it." At Emer- son's place O'Mara found the proprietor adverse to this, "from the standpoint of high art." They were looking down a long walk with the herbaceous border perfectly square but without marring the harmony of the whole, showing the skill of the gardener, but the owner styled it • "old woman's work." "I approve," said Mr. O'Mara, "of such work for the reason that for every square foot of bor- der it requires a square foot of glass and work for a skilled man, but this is not the argument to put before the man who pays for it." 114G The American Florist. April 22^ Mr. O'Mara described his work under Peter Henderson, where one man whose business it was to call the rest would rise at 3:30 or -t a. m. to kick each man's door and the last man out was fined 25 cents, which was given to the first man. No matter how early they turned out, however, in the early days they always found Mr. Henderson. The employe with the best per cent oi early reports received a knife, quite a thing in those days. Holidays were like angels' visits, few and far between. They kept only New Year's and St. Patrick's days. But those were the days when money was made. Verbenas were 75 cents whole- sale. 'Wm. C. Wilson sent the most, in all sorts and sizes of boxes and many were the hours young O'Mara spent "picking out verbenas" to place in baskets. Peter Henderson then had four acres of roses and the money received from the blooms cut in the field more than paid for the labor and plants. This was before the marvelous development of the cut flower trade. They salted down stock for the holiday trade and even verbenas tied up in a bunch fetched $1, and the odds and ends of greenhouse stock brought 50 cents for 2inch pots. Many men rose to prominence who worked upon Henderson's benches. Charlie Reese went to Dayton, O., and now is the junior of Good & Reese. Frank Pierson had been set to digging tuberoses but found the job too much and left. Sidney Wilkinson, head man for Henry A. Dreer, began with Peter Henderson. Joe Maloon and Mr. Schmidt, of Hadley & Schmidt each put in their day and went. Jas. W. Scott was there and after- wards went to Chicago, and so was Liv- ingston, who went to the Soudan and was shot. Peter Henderson was frequently sought for advice before the era of our present periodicals and once was asked what would protect glass from hailstones, as if it was something to coat the glass. "When you know they are coming cover the glass with shutters," he answered. There were no horticultural builders then and some one showed "P. H." an elabor- ate plan. He pointed to a corner parti- tion asking "What's that?" "That's for ray office," said the man. "Don't you do it," said Henderson. "You'll spend too much time there and neglect your green- house," and Henderson himself withstood all temptations to have an office in his greenhouse till quite late in life. The address brought out many remin- iscences from those in the audience, among whom were Superintendent Mac- raillan, Frederick W. Kelsey, A. D. Rose, Dr. J. M. W. Kitchen and others and the meeting adjourned at a late hour after a hearty vote of thanks proposed bv Joseph A. Manda. J. B. Davis. The Late Michael J. Moore. "He was the real violet king of New York," writes one of Poughkeepsie's best growers. Mr. Moore died on April 6, aged 35 years. He was born in Ireland March IG, 1864, and came to America two years before he had reached his majority. For four years he was fore- man for M. J. Lynch, of Poughkeepsie, after which he was in charge of the gar- dens at Vassar Hospital until he took hold of the business in which he was so successful up to the day of his death. For the past three years he has held the lead in violet culture in the east, both growers and buyers considering his stock to be superior to everything in the New York market, where the fashionable retailers sought for his goods, often pay- ing for them double the price asked for other violets. Mr. Moore leaves a wife and two daughters. Mrs. Moore will, with her brother-in-law, James Moore, himself an expert violet grower, continue the business as heretofore. THE LATE MICHAEL Boston Park Notes. The metropolitan park reservations comprise altogether some 14-,000 acres which will be further increased whenNan- tasket Beach and other proposed addi- tions are made. The acquirements yet in prospect for park areas and connectmg parkways and boulevards will call for considerable money and much work remains to be done before the completed system will reach the stage where the only appropriations called for will be for annual maintenance. The park system of Boston prosper, that is the great central reservations within the city limits which are in charge of the Boston park commissioners and Superintendent Pettrgrew, is however, well along toward completion and the heavy work of construction will be pretty well finished up by the close of the present season. It is estimated that one million dollars more will suffice for this. The principal new work now in progress is the con- struction of Columbia Road which is the great connecting link between Franklin Park and the Marine Park at City Point. It's length is about four and one-half miles. Planting is the main work now in hand and the season being fully a month behind hand, the entire force is kept on the rush. Had the planting been properly done at the beginning, fifteen years ago, and the same judgment and foresight exercised which characterizes Mr. Petti- grevv's operations, much of the present labor would have been avoided and the beauty of thelandscapegreatlyenhanced, A noticeable improvement is the removal of the scattered clumps from the broad meadows and the skirting of the heavy limber backgrounds with hazels, witch- hazels and dogwoods. The old planta- tions have been re-enforced with six or eight inches of good loam in places where there is no underbrush and overcrowded groups have been thinned out. A good many injudiciously planted areas have been stripped sufficiently to allow of the planting of trees that will have perma- nent value. The method in new planta- tions is to plant two, three or more sorts together from which, later on, the super- fluous or least successful stuff will be removed as required, the intention being to leave a space of about thirty-five feet between permanent trees of large growth. Voung plantations now appear in com- binations, such as pin oaks and birches, the birches being intended for temporary filling only, pines and birches, beech and hard maple, maple ash and linden, etc. Longwood Bridge, spanning the river at Brookline, is about completed. It is a magnificent stone arch with massive abutments and the span, one hundred feet in the clea., is said to be the second widest stone arch in existence. A valuable addition to the park equipment is now under construction, being a fine brick stable flanked by commodious sheds and enclosing a large yard, and here the head- (luarters of this department will be established. At Peters' Hill the recent addition to the Arnold Arboretum, the road building is almost completed and the grading put in shape fortransferto Jackson Dawson's force, for planting. The new road encircles the hill and affords some magnificent views. The park department has been voted the sum of one million dollars to be devoted to the purchase of territory for play grounds in difterent sections of the city, to be expended at the rate of two hundred thousand a year for five years. A number of available sites are now under consideration. •It is yet rather early to sum up the injury done by the terribly severe winter which has just closed. It is plain that roses, all through thenatural order, have suffered badly, the tips of the branches being generally killed. Wichuraiana is blackened clear to the roots in some exposed locations but where it was well covered with snow the harm was slight. Rhododendron flower buds are blasted, as a rule. Prunus Davidiana, earliest of flowering trees, is completely ruined, for this year at least. Pachysandra termi- nalis, which is being tried as a ground cover, went through the winter in perfect shape and is to-day as green as it was last October. Ericas almost without exception, are in better condition than usual. Mr. Dawson has begun the replanting of the big lilac border with own root plants. The old specimens that have made such a grand show in past seasons are badly infested with borers and being grafted single-stem plants, it is only a question of time when they will all' be dead. The substitution of new plants will be gradual, taking about three years for completion. A Simple Way to Tell If Soil Needs Lime. The following methods, taken from Bulletin No. 59 of the New Hampshire College Experiment Station, are so sim- ple and inexpensive that they can readily be used by every florist in testing his compost heap and potting soil: "A tablespoonful or more of soil is placed in a tumliler or cup and moistened with sufficient water to make the mass of about the consistency of a thick paste. It is best to allow it to stand for from fifteen to twenty minutes before making the test, though it may be made at once. With a knife blade part the soil and introduce one end of a slip of blue litmus iSgg. The American Florist. 1147 paper (a few cents will buy enough at any apothecary store to make many tests) which may conveniently be one- halt to three-quarters of an inch wide and two inches long, press the soil about the paper, and after from two to five minutes remove the paper without tearing it, rinse oft' the adhering soil with water and note whether it still retains a blue tint or has become positively red. If the paper has been strongly reddened, it may be concluded that lime will probably benefit many crops which may be grown upon the soil. If the soil has a marked reddish tint, as is sometimes the case, it may be better to bring but one side of the paper in contact with it, and if a red color comes through to the other side it may be concluded that the soil is acid. In all cases care must be taken not to handle the end of the paper which is used for making the test, since the touch of the fingers may redden it and thus one might be deceived. "By another method a teaspoonful of soil is stirred into a glass of water to which a few drops of ammonia have been added, and the whole set aside for some hours; the liquid which remains at the top will be nearly colorless, but where lime and magnesia are lacking in a soil the liquid has usually a dark brown or black appearance, the intensity of color depending upon the amount of soil taken, and of course upon its need of lime." Wood ashes contain a large amount of lime in a verj' available shape, as well as other valuable fertilizer ingredients. When they are not at hand air slaked lime can be used. It must be remembered that lime mixed with manure, bone or any substance con- taining ammonia will set the ammonia free to pass ofl in the air and be wasted. In using lime or wood ashes they should be mixed with the soil before the other fertilizers are added and the soil allowed to stand ior some time. ROSES. INSECT PESTS. En. Am. Florist: — You will oblige by giving the name of a grub which is causing injury to my roses? It is cf milky white color, has about eleven joints with the tail end clubbed and slightly larger than the rest of the body. It seems semi- transparent and is working on rose bushes. The foliage turns to a pale green color, then yellow and finally the plants die. Would also like to know of remedy? Kanten. The grub partially described by "Kan- ten" probably belongs to the chafer or June bug family, but there are so many of these nearly resembling each other that it is impossible to name one of them from his meager description, but they are all destructive to rose and other plant roots when brought into the greenhouse; they are much more troublesome some years than others. The only remedy now is to dig around the plant as soon as the presence of the grub can be detected from the leaves wilting in the bright sun, catch the thief and execute him without wait- ing for a jury or any other form of trial; follow this up till they are all extermi- nated. In this, as in all similar cases, prevention is far better than cure, and the eggs of this class of grubs are deposited in the soil from one to three years before the pests become trouble- some. Soil from the neighborhood of trees is generally much more likely to be infested with them than that from open fields, but where these insects (their parents) are known to be at all numerous a good dressing of slaked lime, wood ashes or soot applied three or four months before collecting the soil, will destroy large numbers of their eggs, but after they become developed in a green- house I have never found anything in the way of an application that will destroy them without at the same time injuring the plant also; hence we adopted the method of "catch 'em and kill 'em" where- ever we detect their presence, but by avoiding soil from the neighborhood of trees and dressing as above, we have not been troubled with this family in years. John N. May. HOSES IN the south. If you were to inquireof any southerner which climbing rose he would prefer to grow about his home he would immedi- ately name the Marechal Niel or Marie Henrietta. In fact these, with the La Marque and one or two others, are the climbing roses best adapted to our soil and climate. But as for that, what is more lovely than these grand climbers covered at short intervals with hundreds of the most beautiful and perfect blooms? The color of the Marechal Niel is almost unii|ue and its sweet, violet scent is not equaled bj- any other rose. It and the Henrietta are both perfectly hardy in the south. The latter must be well estab- lished, at least two or three years old, before producing its best buds. When young the flowers are generally loose, with few petals and open entirely too quickly, but they improve with the age of the bush and become perfection. Being a tea rose of Bourbon parentage there is no trouble with the growing of the Marie Henrietta, but it is entirely different with the Marechal Niel, of which we hear very many complaints. I am, however, ready to prove that of all the roses there is none more thrifty than it, or more easily grown in our climate. Only a few things are required; plant the right kind of stock, give ample nourish- ment to the roots and the proper expos- ure. By the right kind I mean plants raised on their own roots from cuttings. The largest number which have been raised here have been propagated by layering but a large proportion do not live because the Marechal Niel is naturally weak rooted and when separated from the parent plant is left with insufficient roots to support it and dies sooner or later, according to theconditions in which it IS planted. Some people ask forplants grafted on Banksia stock, which are cer- tainly better than those obtained by bad layering but not half as good as those which have formed their own roots from the cutting. Besidesthisthetenderwood of the Banksia does not stand a very low temperature and we had some severe weather this winter. It is a false idea that low ground is injurious to the roots of the Marechal Niel. Of course I do not advise you to treat Marechal Niel as an a(|uatic plant, but a stiflf soil made rich with a liberal supply of fresh fertilizer is what the Marechal Niel wants before all else. An open exposure having the sun all day is the best. If planted otherwise it should be in the shade only in the evening, with a strong sun all morning. Above all do not keep it in the shade in the morning with a parching sun in the afternoon. No Marechal Niel will be of any account in this position. New Orleans. M. M. Lapouyade. the golden gate rose. The accompanying illustration shows a house of the Golden Gate rose, as grown by the American Rose Co., Wash- ington, D. C. This variety was generally discarded by growers after its introduc- tion some years ago, but the above con- cern believed that by careful selection of stock any supposed fault of the plant could be overcome. That this was not a mistaken opinion is demonstrated bv the fact that 20,000 plants of Golden Gate are now grown by the company. The blooms of this variety are very large, and distinct in color — a rich creamy white delicately tinged with golden yellow and clear rose. Hartford, Conn — At the meeting of the Connecticut Horticultural Society last Tuesday evening Thos. McClunie presented an address on "Shrubs and their Culture." Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — The programme of the April meeting of the Dutchess County Horticultural Society, which was held on April 5, included an interesting paper on fern culture by Wm, Scott. HOUSE OF GOLDEN GATE ROSE AT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE AMERICAN ROSE CO., WASHINGTON, D. C. 1148 The American Florist. Aplil 22^ Steam and Hot Water Heating. TKOVISION FOR EXPANSION AND CONTRAC- TION OF HEATING PIPES. It must be remembered that in tlie closed or hot water heating system under pressure, the temperature will rise at times as high as that in high pressure steam pipes, and as the heating coils generally used in greenhouses are quite long, the expansion due to high tempera- ture of the water will be considerable and must be specially provided for in order to avoid straining or breaking of the pipes and fittings. Scarcely anything can resist the expansion of iron, which in a range of temperature of from 32° to 212° is 1-900 of its length. In 150 feet this equals one and three-eighths inches. The expansivepowerof a 2-inch pipe heated to a pressure of 100 pounds steam, or 338 is sufficient to move twenty-five tons. Cast iron expands 1-162,000 of its length for each degree Fahr.; wrought iron expands 1-150,000 of its length for each degree. To find the expansion of a line of pipe, multiply its length in inches by the number of degrees of temperature applied, and divide the product by 150,000 for required expansion in inches. Special attention, then, must be given to the expansion and contraction of pipes and allowance made for it. Pipes and branches must be unconfined, especially in the direction of their lengths. Slipped or expansion joints are not practical for such work, and are to be avoided; right angle turns are the best. The sketches shown illustrate some of the methods for providing for expansion in heating coils. The style of coil shown in Fig. 1 is used more than any other for long runs. This is provided with an expansion end, as shown on the left, which allows the vertical pieces of pipe to swing with the movements of the long horizontal lines of pipe in the coil. The height of this expansion end depends upon the length of the coil. This style MMmwJ////////,.,. 5Z 7 E ^m coil may be supported by the ordinary hook plates. Fig. 2 shows a right angle twin coil without the vertical expansion end. This style gives ample room for expan- sion, but must be supported on expan- sion hook plates as shown, so that as the coil moves to or from the corner of the room, on either side, there will be no obstruction but there will be, at the same time, a substantial support. Fig. 3 illustrates another style of heat- ing coil often used in greenhouses. This may be called a double return, manifold coil, and when the supply and return con- nections are so placed that they will swing with the movement of the coil there will be no fear of springing, or breaking the pipes. The single return bend coil, shown in Fig. 4, allows for expansion and contraction, as it has the end of each line of pipe free to move. This style of heating coil should not be used on long runs for the reason that there will be too much friction in the pipes, and circulation will be slow. James J. Lawler. i CARNATIONS. CULTURAL NOTES. April 22 — Among scarlets I have noth- ing quite so good as Jubilee. Selection of the cuttings of this variety, as, in fact, with every variety, is the first step toward success. For best results Jubilee should be propagated very early so as to get large plants ior planting into the houses. It is only by having good plants that enough blooms can be cut to make it pay. It will stand plenty of feedingall the wav and during the winter months an application of bone and ashes or some equallv good fertilizer should be admin- istered about once a month. The early flowers will not reach the mark of first- class stock, so it is better to cut the plants back pretty well and get the first cut of bloom about December 1. If the plants are in the proper condition you can depend on a liberal crop from that time until spring. When well grown there is nothing to touch it in color or stem and it is second only to Albertini in fragrance. Early in the spring Jubilee will want heavy shading and it can then be carried in good shape until May. Wellesley gave excellent promise with me and I have no complaint to make of it except that where Jubilee can be grown Wellesley has not much of a chance. It is firstciass in color and of fair size, so that it will find a place with some of the growers who can not do Jubilee to per- fection. Bon Ton has been one of the greatest disappointments I ever had. It came out with many strong recommendations but I could not make it lulfill one of them; in fact, I have yet to visit a grower who has had commercial success with this variety. It makes excellent plants but very few flowers until a week or two before Easter and then they are far inferior to Jubilee. In spite of this I have received an order from a California grower who bought a few last season and with his order came a letter stating that Bon Ton was the grandest scarlet carnation he ever grew, which goes to show how little one man really knows about a carnation and its points of merit. Scarlet Wave, Evanston, Uncle Walter and the other sports of Tidal Wave are worthy of consideration as they seem to have all the merits of the parent plant and, if anything, are larger in size and more free in bloom. Well grown and carefully disbudded they will produce flowers not much inferior to Jubilee and considerably more of them. Dr. Tevis, a California sort, has been full of promise, but, like all the others, lacks a few points when compared with Jubilee. It is rather larger than that variety, has stems almost as stiff and will produce a great many more flowers. It is well worth a trial, its only fault seeming to be an inclination to burst somewhat during very dark weather. Every one who grows Mrs. Bradt no doubt has a few plants of its red sport, registered as Chicago, which certainly is a grand carnation, even larger than its parent and with a rather better stem. It is not quite so good in color as Jubilee and lacks the fragrance of that variety, but the store men assure us that every other quality of a carnation is subordi- nate to size and stem and with America, Crane and Chicago in the field, next sea- son, I suppose, will see the passing of Jubilee. Mephisto, as I have seen it growing this winter, looks like a carnation that every grower will want, but I understand that there is some doubt about its com- ing out next season. Albert M. Herr. Helpful Reminders. A few hints just now about shading. While many plants suffer under glass in the full glare of the sun, the various methods of shading have more or less objectionable features and in some cases the cure has been worse than the disease. A greenhouse is but an artificial means of inducing plants to thrive either a long distance from their natural habitat or at a time when they are naturally dormant, so the growths made during our dark winter are not quite natural; every inch of wood has been built to conform to environments. The heat radiates from pipes near the ground and rises through the benches and foliage; later on the sun comes in hot upon the upper surfaces of everything, reversing the order entirely. The increase of light would not be harmful but the sun breaks the ratio between temperature of foliage and roots, which is the chief cause of iSgg. The American Florist. 1149 wilting, which, in turn, creates the necessary comforts tor red spider and makes plants more susceptible to mildew. As shading is necessary I prefer slats equally' spaced. This will admit as much lij'ht in June as open glass does in Decem- ber. Where slats are not conveniently manageable, cotton cloth called "Aurora C. sheeting" is good. It is not tightly woven and can be had for 314 cents per yard. It is not as opaque as painted glass and answers the purpose well, but the longer j'ou can regulate temperature by increasing ventilation and sprinkling walks the better; be temperate in the use of paint on glass but give your gutters a good painting as soon as April showers are over. C. B. W. A Noteworthy Easter Arrangement. The week preceding Easter, Wm. Edlef- sen, the successful, progressive Milwaukee flower dealer, made a window display both unique and beautiful and which gave evidence of the artistic taste ot the designer. The illustration gives a fair idea of the handsome arrangement of the store, but fails to give more than a glimpse of its crownmg attraction, the window. It was found impossible to secure a photograph from the street, which would show the scene as the thousands of interested shoppers viewed it. This creation served to attract many hundreds of people into the store and thence many made their way to the greenhouses, opening in the rear. Mr. Edlefsen found his Easter efforts recom- pensed bv a liberal patronage. C. B. AV. New York. LOW PRICES PREVAIL ON FLOWERS, ESPE- CIALLY ROSES. — PLANT TRADE IN RUN- NING ORDER. — THE BRIDGEMAN COMPANY ASSIGNS.— BRIEF LOCAL NOTES. The cut flower business here this week is scarcely entitled to be called a business. The legitimate demand takes up but the merest fragment of the stock coming in and the balance goes to the Greeks in job lots at rates that give the rose growers the shivers. A dollar a thousand for violets and three dollars a hundred for big Brunners are sample quotations. Lilies are not in the Greeks' class so they do not enjoy even this little advantage, but they are useful to fill up the store windows with and a dollar will buy a big show. The first bunch of blue corn flowers made its appearance this week at Thos. Young's. It did not long escape Charlie Carlin's eagle eye and was promptly wafted to Thorley's window. Outdoor hyacinths and daffodils are in bloom. The spring plant trade is now well under way. The peddlers' carts have begun to perambulate the streets with theirshowy loads, andcinerarias, hydran- geas, spirfcas and roses as well as the geraniums, heliotropes and general run of bedding plants are at the disposal of the horticulturally inclined public at prices sufficiently elastic to suit all buyers. The Bridgeman Company, 1294 Broad- way, made an assignment Thursday, April 20, to Walter F. Sheridan. The New York Cut Flower Company and sev- eral large wholesale dealers are enumer- ated in the list of heavy creditors. Julius Roehrs has been cutting from a house of gardenias all through the sea- son the finest blooms of this patrician flower that have ever been seen in this market. They are carefully disbudded and so come with very long stems and handsome foliage. H. A. Bunyard has been made sole INTERIOR VIEW OF EDLEFSENS STORE, MILWAUKEE, WIS. agent for the United States and Canada for John Peed & Son, exporters of fancy caladiums and tuberous begonias, Lon- don. Alfred Dimmock is unpacking this week a consignment of 2000 Cattleya labiata that came through in unusually good condition. Theo. Lang's formal opening of his new Sixth avenue store takes place on Satur- day of this week. Billie Bogart has contracted the base ball fever. In town: J. N. Champion, New Haven; P. J. Berckmans, Jr., and L. C. Berck- mans, Augusta, Ga., the former accom- panied 153- his newly acquired wife. Arthur Merritt's year old boy died on Saturday-, April 15. Philadelphia. BUSINESS CONTINUES UNINTERRUPTEDLY BUT PRICES ARE LOW. — LILIES AT BUY- ERS' FIGURES. — HUCKSTERS BUSY WITH PLANTS. — ARECAS ARE IN SHORT SUPPLY AND BRISK DEMAND. — ROSE PLANTS SELL WELL. ^ GOOD THINGS AT HORTICUL- TURAL HALL. Business for the season is about as usual. The weather is good and if it continues a few days longer we shall be walking under the shade of the trees. Outside daffodils are now in full flower and as a consequence the prices are very low; $2 per hundred is considered a good figure for Von Sion, while many ot the single varieties sell at from 50 cents to $1 per hundred. Lilium longiflorum and L Harrisii are now to be had in almost any quantity at the buyer's price. Fakirs are carrying armloads about the streets at a nickel each, six for a quarter. The wholesale price is about $5 per hun- dred for good flowers. Roses are away down, very fine four-foot Beauties going at 2 per dozen. Selected teas are cjuoted at $1"), a few of the extras bringing $8. Carnations are very good now; the price tor the quick moving kinds is $1.50 to $2. The cheaper grade go at $1 and a few of the very best at $.'! per hundred. Vio- lets are getting fainter in color and much smaller. They will scarcely last the week out. The best bring 75 cents but the majority go for 40 cents to 50 cents per hundred The hucksters are busy now' with plants and a great many are disposed of by them. They generally manage to handle a wagon load a day by peddling from door to door. Some lines of palms are scarce, notably arecas in 5 to 6-inch pots. These sizes are very much in demand at present and are not to be had in any quantities with any of the growers in this market. This demand must be very gratifying to grow- ers as more palms are grown now than ever before and it shows how the market must be broadening. Extra large arecas are also wanted and but few are to be had There is a lively selling of young rose stock for planting the benches for next season. Grafted plants have the prefer- ence. Beauties are much in demand. Joseph Heacock, who has a fine lot, says they are going very fast at satisfactory prices. There were a few very pretty things on the exhibition table at the April meeting of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Soci- ety. Wm. Robertson staged some fine specimens of Pelargonium Dorothy; they were remarkably well flowered. Mr. Manda, of Orange, had a collection of dendrobiums, twenty-five flowers, all different; also fourteen varieties of cat- tleyas, natural crosses, among which a plant of C. intermedia var. alba attracted attention. A few pretty pans of hya- cinths added color to the display. An essay on soils by Prof. P. Frazier was very interesting. He was listened to with marked attention and received the thanks of the societv. K. Boston. SPRING PLANT AND NURSERY BUSINESS ACTIVE. — FLOWER TRADE STILL UN- BALANCED.— A WEDDING, A NEW CYPRI- PEDIUM, A FAILURE AND A FIRE. Spring weather is with us at last although a vigorous snow storm last Sunday evening made things look difter- ently for a few hours and gave further proof of the great reluctance with which winter is leaving us this year. Florists with a local plant trade and those who grow bedding stock for the market and the auctions are active and hopeful and 1150 The American Florist. April 22^ the nurserymen are trv'ing now to crowd two months' work into one, but the cut flower growers and the wholesale flower dealers find conditions rather dishearten- ing at present, with overstock, light demand and low prices. Things in this line remain about as reported last week, with the lily, calla and smilax a little worse and lily of the valley slightly bet- ter. Jacqs and Brunners are very abund- ant; American Beauties ditto and hard to move at any price. Miss Mary E. Kennedy, for the past four years book-keeper at Geo. A. Suther- land's was married on April 16, and is now Mrs. Wm. Barry. While at Mr. Sutherland's office her pleasant and obliging disposition made for her many friends in the trade who now extend to her their heartiest wishes for a prosper- ous and happy future. At Horticultural Hall, last Saturday, Geo. McWilliam was awarded a silver medal for a seedling cypripediuni, a cross between C. nitens and callosum. It is a rich, dark flower, very striking ?nd has been named Mrs. Geo. Marston Whitin. J. E. Rothwell received, on the same day, a certificate of merit tor a splendid speci- men of Cypripedium Rothschildianum. Jackson Dawson has a batch of 450 young roses from seed sown last January, all hybrids ot Dawson, Wichuraiana and setigera. He looks for some fine things out of the lot. The display of spring bulbs in bloom at Prof. B. M. Watson's residence is exceed- ingly pretty. Prof Watson has the ideal place for them, evidently, for they are always the first to bloom in this neigh- borhood. Dennis S. Harrigan, of Framingham, is reported as insolvent, with liabilities of $875 and assets $110. The large greenhouses of D. Angier, at Concord, were destroyed by fire on the morning of April 17. Loss about $4,000 with no insurance. Visitors: F. H. Moses, Bucksport, Me.; Wm. Hagemann, Philadelphia, Pa. Chicago. STATE OF THE MARKET. — MORE FLOWERS THAN BUYERS. — STATE STREET THE OUT- LET FOR THE BULK OF THE INFERIOR GRADES.— PRICES LOW.— A FLORIST SUS- TAINS A NERVOUS SHOCK.— PREMIUM LIST OF THE FALL SHOW. — A SAND BAG IN SIGHT.-ALDER.MAN WILSON AND OTHER JOTTINGS. There was a time when such a condi- tion as has prevailed during the past ten days would have utterly swamped this market, but now the State street outlet for surplus stock is capable of absorbing such tremendous (juantities that every- thing is sure of a sale at some price. There has been little life in this week's trading and everything has been in over- supply. Retailers have refused to accept anything but the best stock and shipping orders have been light, so that the Greek was the man who ruled the market. Fine flowers have at all times been worth the published quotations, which are the lowest of the year, but the indifferent stock, which is the major portion in every market, has been disposed of in "clean up" sales and growers will find their returns entirely out of proportion to their shipments, which are much heav- ier than a few weeks ago. An almost unnoticed enactment of the recently adjourned legislature created a board to supervise the dealings of com- mission merchants and requires that each dealer pay $25 license. The bill was aimed at 'Chicago firms handling farm produce, but the clause "and other com- modities," seems to leave florists and oth- ers open to a "hold up" should the board be so inclined. ,\. Kennicott reports that his large field of pa'onies has been practically killed by the severe cold of the past win- ter. Heretofore he has frequently lost buds and foliage by late frosts but never before have acres of plants been destroyed in mid- winter as in this case. Mr. Ken- nicott also has a large collection of narcissi, some of the stock having been grown on the place for nearly half a century-, and was considered perfectly hardy, but some of the varieties failed to survive this winter. Klehm's Nurseries also report much stock damaged by frost in February's protracted freeze. John Schoepfle is still slightly nervous. The shock came a week ago in the dis- covery that Henry Romann, a discharged employe, had apparently planned to make way with the Blucher street florist and secure his property. Romann was arrested for a petty theft and on his per- son were found forged letters to friends and business associates of Schoepfle and to his bankers and 500 business cards announcing Romann as successor to the business at SS4 Blucher street, which revealed the plot. It was to have been supposed that Schoepfle had sold out and gone to Germany. Bassett & Washburn and A. G. Prince & Co. removed fron 88 and 90 Wabash avenue to 76 and 7S without an inter- ruption to business and both firms, in addition to E. H. Hunt, are now hand- ling increased quantities of stock there although the work of remodeling the building is far from completed and they do not expect to be fully "settled" for another month. Ambrose Martel, a Springfield, 111 , nurseryman, who went insane here last fall with $2,232 in his pocket and was committed to a private asylum, has com- plained of ill treatment and has been recommitted to the state institution at Elgin. The preliminary premium list of the fall show of the Chicago Horticultural Society has been promulgated and shows offerings of two silver cups, twelve silver medals and $2982 in money prizes. At its meeting last night Prof. Caldwell, of the Universitj' of Chicago, addressed the Florists' Club on the "Relation of Bacteria to Soils and Plant Nutrition." In the election last Tuesday J. S. Wilson was elected alderman of Western Springs, receiving the highest number of votes of any candidate. C L. Washburn returned to- day from his southwestern trip. He left Mrs. Washburn at Los Vegas, N. M., where she is gaining strength. Andrew McAdams continues very ill, his condition nothavingimprovedduring the past week. Benthey & Co. have added to the con- venience of their establishment by re-ar- ranging the packing tables and counters. W. E. Lynch and family are now occu- pying their recently completed cozy home on the West Side. One of the recent carnation deals was the sale of 19,000 in one lot at 10 cents a bunch. The Central Floral Company will remove from 65 to 75 State street on May 1 S. B. Winter has been confined at home by illness the past few days. Good ferns are 10 cents a bunch, $4 per thousand, and hard to get at that. E. G. Hill and J. A. Evans, Richmond, Ind., w?r? among the week's visitors. Buffalo. ANNUAL ELECTION AND BANQUET OF THE FLORISTS' CLUB. — KASTING AT THE HELM. — STORY OF THE TOASTS. — THOSE WHO WERE VISITORS. — NOTES AND COM- MENT. The annual election and banquet of the Buffalo Florists' Club occurred on April 13, when the following officers were cho- sen for the year: W. F. Kasting, presi- dent; C. D. Zimmerman, vice-president; C. H. Keitsch, treasurer; Wm. Legg, sec- retary; Geo. Schmid, financial secretary; W. A. Adams, C. Hewson, W. Stroh, Wiii. Scott and T. Mansfield, executive com- mittee. Harry Balsley, of Detroit, was elected an honorary member of the club. After transacting routine business we adjourned to the New Gruener Hotel to our annual feast and to listen to the brilliant sallies of the toast master, Wm. Scott, as he called upon those who were to respond to the subjects allotted to them. The toast to "Our Club" was responded to by the faithful secretary, Wm. Legg, who gave some advice which should have reached the ears of the absentees. Chas. Keitsch ably responded to "Our Pastimes" and in his remarks touched foreign shores. S. A. Anderson very ably scored "The Grower" and finally placed all blame on the wholesaler, whose shoulders, he said, are broad enough to stand it. C. D. Zimmerman gave us a timely talk on the Pan-Amer- ican Exposition. H. B. Buddenborg responded to the toast "Easter Trade," and Harry Balsley, the pot man of De- troit, spoke on "Kindred Interests." E. L. Cook talked on plumbing and the things that make the growers hot. D. B. Long's remarks on "Taste in the Retail Store" were very much appreciated. Thos. Mansfield, of Lockport, responded for the florists from out of town, and "The Ladies" were taken care of, as usual, by the one least acquainted with them, and in this instance W. A. Adams per- formed that pleasant duty. We were favored with plenty of music, which was furnished by R. E. Boettger, of myosotis fame; Thomas Coleman, in English songs, and Alfred King, with the zither and popular ballads. W. F. Kasting has moved into his new store and when all the improvements contemplated are completed it will be a strictly up-to-date wholesale house. On Thursday Mr. Kasting gave us a chance to see the latest in carnations, from E. G. Hill, C. W. Ward, L. E. Marquisee and many others. The varieties were Gen. Maceo, Gen. Gomez, Cerise Queen, Mayor Pingree, Gold Nuggett, Jubilee, G. H. Crane, America, .\rmazindy, and, above all, the Marquis, which certainly ranks above the Lawson as I have seen it. Fair weather last week gave us a very good chance to dispose of cheap roses and carnations; other work was quiet. American Beauties are becoming quite plentiful and at all prices and lengths ot stem. Visitors were plentiful last week. Among them were: Harry Balsley and Clarence Balsley, Detroit: Thomas Mansfield and Wm. Mansfield, Lockport; Chas. Hewson, West Seneca; E. A. Butler, Niagara Falls; W. G. Stroh, Attica; C. T. Guenther, Hamburgh; E. S. Hampton, Springbrook. H. L. Thrall is packing up his things and moving to Jamestown. We are sorry to lose him. C. T. Christensen is getting anxious and may go into growing again. We hope so, as good stock can alwaj-s be sold and that is his kind. W. A. iSgg. The American Florist. 115L Some Easter Reflections. A perusal ot the Easter reports, espe- cially those from the large eastern centers that are credited with pointing the way for the rest of the country, in floral fashions, serves to show that the well- defined plantward movement which has been in evidence during the past few sea- sons is something more than a transitory preference for plants over cut flowers as Easter gifts and the fact that a like, although less pronounced, substitution has been apparent at holiday time and at other special occasions during the fashionable season makes the conviction irresistible that the plant era in the his- tory of the American florist is at hand and that what is already an accomplished fact in the Easter trade in certain locali- ties may soon be likewise true of the entire season's business throughout the country. It is well to consider just what is likely to be the eftect of this evolution on the present alignments of the producing class. The dealer can easily adapt his business methods to fit changed conditions; not so the grower, especially if he be located at any great distance from a large mar- ket where the transportation of finished plants would be an insurmountable obstacle. That flowers will always be called for in a considerable quantity, in any event, cannot be questioned, but when, as at Easter and, indeed, for much of the time all through the season, the quantity of flowers produced is far beyond the capacity of the market, the unremunerative returns and loss of goods consequent upon an overstocked condi- tion are sure to have a most disastrous effect upon a branch of our business in which a considerable proportion of those engaged have been driven by vigorous competition to a position where the closest application and economy com- bined with good luck is absolutely essen- tial to their existence. The time is cer- tainly one that demands deep thought on the part of the exclusively cut flower grower and the situation is sufficiently serious to induce the exercise of the great- est prudence and foresight in planning for future ventures. Wliile not a particularly pleasant devel- opment, from the standpoint of the cut flower specialist, yet there are certain features in the prospective pre-eminence of the pot plant that all well wishers of our business can contemplate with much satisfaction. All will realize that to sup- ply the demand which is likely to develop will require the exercise of the highest cultural skill and the profession may well be congratulated on the fact that the time evidently has passed when "any man can be a florist" and that the day has gone forever when a carpenter, schoolmaster, broker or mill hand could invest his surplus, be it much or little, in glass houses and, placing a thirty-doUar- a-month man in charge, reap a good per cent on his investment. The growing of decorative pot plants, whether flowering or otherwise; will open the door to skilled labor and the well trained gardener can now see the dawning of the day he has long hoped for. That the plant business, too, will be overdone eventually, is unquestionable, for in this young and ambitious country of ours conservatism has, as yet, but lit- tle foothold and a stampede is inevitable, but the gardener skilled in his avocation can be depended upon to keep well in advance and to secure for himself a rec- ompense better proportioned to his attainments than is the casein cut flower growing where, not infrequently, the green beginner has been known to out- class his experienced competitors the first season. The easy subjects, as prim- ulas, azaleas, genistas and bulbous stock will be the first to be overdone but this prospect can have no terrors for the coming American plantsman who will have no difficulty in finding an abundance of worthy material for the demonstra- tion of his skill, with nothing to fear from cheap competition, and who is cer- tain to excel in his line as his countrymen always do in anything they undertake. (^BWS (^lOTES. DwiGHT, III. — Brooks & Hanse have bought the greenhouse of Mrs. R. Roe. Columbus, Kans.— T. A. Blake is com- pleting a modem greenhouse 30x100. Rockland, Me.— Mrs. A. C Mather advertises a fine stock of plants and flowers at her "greenery." Springfield, III. — Brown & Canfield have established an agency with Hensley & Foutch, at New Berlin. Brookings, S. D.— C. E. West & Co., are handling cut flowers and plants for L. L. May & Co., St. Paul. Chester, Pa. — Isaac F. Bartow has purchased the business of Wm. Edwards, who has removed to Norwood. Washington, Pa.— I. S. Crall has re- moved his flower and seed store to bet- ter quarters on South Main street. Nyack, N. Y. — The firm of Rummler & Walz is dissolved by mutual consent, G. Rummler to continue the business. Portland, Me.— C. S. Goddard & Co. have moved into their new office on Stevens Plains avenue, Deering Center. DoNNELLSViLLE, O. — Patterson & Bur- man, manufacturers of flower pots, have been succeeded by Patterson & Heistand. MOLINE, III. — Wm. Knees has done a successful business here since 1886. He is an enthusiastic Odd Fellow and Turner. Paxton, III. — Andrew Peterson has broken ground for a new residence which is to be heated by steam from his green- houses. Nashua, N. H.— J. R. Paul has been re-elected superintendent of Edgewood Cemetery, at an increased salary for the coming year. Somerville, Mass.— J. W. Howard had a cross nine feet high composed of red geraniums for an Easter window attraction. Highland, N. Y. — George Saltford, Jr., who has been in charge of J. W. Feeter's violet growing establishment has resigned for the purpose of going into business for himself at Poughkeepsie. Hillsdale, Mich. — Wellington Hughes has been in the business for thirty-one years. He has prepared a very large stock of spring bedding plants. Mrs. J. H. Ellis reports a fine trade. Pine Bluff, Ark — A. A. Harper has taken charge of the floricultural work of the Cotton Belt R'y, which, with the care of his own establishment, keeps him pretty busy. Auburn, N. Y.— George Dobbs reports the Easter trade as very heavy. Local growers have for some time been able to dispose of several times as much stock as they could produce. Louisiana, Mo. — C. H. Foreman is enjoying a fine spring trade in potted plants. Springfield, III.— Louis Henderson is a member of the state board of horti- culture and has been attending a meet- ing at Lincoln to provide for an exhibit at the Pan-American Exposition. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — The schedule for the annual exhibition of the Dutchess County Horticultural Society has been prepared and carries some $iiOO worth of premiums. The date is November 7 to 9. HoLYOKE, Mass. — The horticultural society is making preparations to hold a big rose exhibition next June. Besides the cash premiums a special silver cup will be offered as a premium by Wm. Whitney. Newport, R. I. — The schedule of pre- miums for the eighth annual fall show of the Newport Horticultural Society has been issued. There are forty-seven classes and two silver medals and $445 in cash prizes are ofiered. Lewiston, Me. — George E. Curtis, pro- prietor of the Jordan avenue greenhouses at Brunswick, has just opened a very fine retail store at the comer of Main and Everett streets, where he will handle confectionery as well as flowers. Paducah, Ky. — C. L. Brunson & Co. have distributed 1000 chrysanthemum plants to school children to be grown till November 1, when Brunson & Co. will give a flower show with prizes for the best plants. PoNTiAC, Mich.— The Pontiac Floral Co. has 35,000 feet of glass, which, under the management of W. J. Pearce and the care of W. Maebius, produces extra fine carnations, roses and violets. An exten- sion is being planned for early spring. Shelbyville, III. — Believing that trade here does not warrant two florists' institutions E. M. Harwood made Mrs. E. H. Martin a proposition to either buy or sell. Mrs. Martin elected to buy and now controls both establishments under the name of the Shelbyville Floral Co., with J. W. Canaga, of St. Louis, as man- ager. Delaware, 0. — The palm swindler laid his usual plans to confidence Joseph Cunningham and ordered a dozen plants delivered at a wealthy citizen's on April 12, but M. Barrett, the clerk who took the order, had heard of the game and unearthed the plot before sending the stock. Unfortunately the man was not arrested. Canajoharie, N. Y. — Michael Powers has resigned his position with the Yates Floral Company and will embark in business for himself, building a range of four large rose and carnation houses. Martin Crowe, of Utica, N. Y., succeeds Mr. Powers with the Yates Company, which is planning to build two large houses this spring. Denver, Col. — The greenhouses of the Colfax Floral Company stand at the point where the residents of Montclair, one ofDenver's best suburbs,are compelled to transfer from one electric car to another to reach their homes. They frequently had long waits and Bernard Beer, presi- dent of the Colfax Floral Co., took advantage of the opportunity to build a fine station with a commodious waiting room nicely furnished in which he installed a retail sales department which is repay- ing him for his outlay. 1152 The American Florist. April 22^ Subscription, gl.OO a year. To Europe, $2 00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate. $1.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special PoBltlon Gnaranteed. Discounts, 6 times Spercent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 80 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. The AdvertlalnR Department of the American Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen, and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines Only. Orders for less than one-halt inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to se- oore Insertion in the issue for the following Saturday. Address THE AIVIERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. Some blooms of his specialty lately received from F. A. Bailer, the clematis grower of Bloomington, 111., were excep- tionally fine. John C. Meyer & Co., Boston, Mass., report that they are now having great sale for their silkaline and that it has given excellent results wherever used for tying, stringing, etc. In the future the National Florists' Board of Trade will, in addition to its other functions, serve its members with advice regarding the reorganization or incorporation of their business or other commercial steps requiring expert counsel. The Horticultural Society of Chicago still retains its nerve. The officials have just signed a contract to hold a five-day fall exhibition at the Auditorium at a rental of $5,000. In addition to the regular schedule, issued last week, the Quaker City Machine Works, of Rich- mond, Ind., offers a prize valued at $25 in the international competition. The Ladies Home Journal of Philadel- phia for April publishes as authentic the old yarn of the terrible "man-eating tree, or tree devil" of Madagascar, with blood- curdling details of the atrocious manner in which this cannibal monster disposes of its victims. We are truly sorry for Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania Horti- cultural Society should get after the L. H. J. The Gardeners' Chronicle printed an illustration from a photo of the Crimson Rambler rose, which is well known for its extraordinary free blooming charac- ter. According to this picture, sixteen strong stalks ornament a hedge twelve yards in length. Every stalk carried about fifty clusters of flowers. If thefact is taken into consideration that each cluster averages about forty open flow- ers, one arrives at the enormous total of 32,000 roses to a single plant. The paper also emphasizes the fact that this variety is very hardy. Greenhouse Building. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — M. J. Lynch, two three-quarter span iron houses 18x100. Reading, Mass.— Jeffrey & Weston, two houses. Mt. Greenwood, 111. — Mt. Greenwood Cemetery, one carnation house 31x125. Philadelphia Pa. — Jos. Drylin, two greenhouses, 16x80. Pine Bluff, Ark.— A. A. Harper, rose house 22x75; propagation house 10x75. Chicago.— J. P. Tonner, two carnation houses, rebuild three rose houses. Philadelphia. — Sisters of St. Joseph Convent, iron rose house 20x65, potting house 12x20, to cost $3000. Knightstown, Ind. — West View Floral Co., three rose houses 25x100. Southampton, Pa. — Stephen Morten- sen, rose house 15x152. Rowayton, Conn. — Wm. Ferris, one greenhouse. Cromwell, Conn. — A. N. Pierson, range of commercial houses. Clifton, N. J.— Robt. Simpson, one large rose house. West Newbury, Mass. — T. J. King, one rose house. Glass for Butting. Ed. Am. Fi,orist: — Kindly answer through your paper whether 24x24 double "B" glass is good enough for but- ting? Is the edge as good as the higher grades, or is the difference only in clear- ness? H. F. C. Double strength "B" glass will gener- ally answer for butting, but 24x24 is a larger size than is ordinarily used, as great care will be necessary to secure a good joint. The trouble will be to have panes of the same curve and thickness rather than from rough edges. Often when the glass fits perfectly at first there will be danger in the wide panes that they may be warped unequally. Glass that is 16 or 18 inches wide is generally preferred to wider panes. L. R. Taft. Direct or Gradual Flow Pipes. Ed. Am. Florist: — I want to put in a new hot water coil boiler, and wish to know whether a 2-inch wrought iron pipe, if taken direct from the boiler to the highest point of the house — there con- nected with an expansion, returning along the sides of the house to the bot- tom of the boiler — would give greater satisfaction or faster flow than onerising gradually up one side of the house to expansion tank, descending on the other to the boiler? Subscriber. The meaning of the question is some- what obscure, but the best circulation will be obtained when the coils are used as return pipes. To supply them one or more pipes should be carried from the boiler as nearly vertical as possible, to a point one or two feet below the level of the ridge, then run on a slight fall to the farther end of the house where they should connect with the coils. The expansion tank should be connected to the highest point of the flow pipe. The best circulation will be obtained with an overhead flow pipe arranged as above described, although an overhead pipe run up hill from the boiler will given nearly as good results. If the boiler is below the level of the greenhouse floor, fairly good results can be secured with the flow pipes under the benches or upon the side walls. L. R. Taft. Hot Water Under Pressure. Ed. Am. Florist: — We have a steam plant, heating 15,000 feet of glass, which we would like to change to hot water under pressure. Our boiler is a station- ary tubular, forty-eight inches bj' sixteen feet, the heating pipes I't-inch returns with 3-inch flow. The highest point of pipes is at the boiler, the 3-inch flow run- ning overhead. We tried to heat with water and put in an expansion tank a few feet higher than the pipes, connect- ing it by a 1-inch pipe with check valve to the return near the boiler and another 1-inch pipe from the return to top of tank, with a safety valve for expansion. but it would not work. The pipes near the boiler would get very hot and finally the flow pipe filled with steam, which would not circulate. Please let me know how the system should be arranged for hot water underpressure? Subscriber. A boiler four feet in diameter and six- teen ieet long would be rated at about fifty horse-power, varying slightly with the size and number of the flues. If the connecting pipes are of proper size the trouble will be prevented by connecting the expansion pipe with the highest point of the flow pipe. It would probably be a good thing to increase the size of the main flow and return, while a 2inch pipe should be used to connect with the expan- sion pipe. If a sheet iron tank is used, the pipes should be carried through the bottom of the tank, and extended so that the safety valve on the end will be near the top of the tank. Just above the bot- tom of the tank there should be a tee in the pipe, into the side opening of which a 1-inch vacuum valve should be screwed. L. R. Taft. To Build Cement Walls and Set a Boiler. Ed. Am. Florist:— Will some one who is able to answer the question from a practical experience tell me how concrete walls are made and the proportions of best Portland cement, and sand, gravel, crushed rock orcoarseclean stone to make a solid, durable wall for a boiler room and store over head, the building to be 20x24 and 23 feet high, with two floors? Also how many bricks and fire bricks it will take to set a boiler forty- eight inches by fourteen feet and how best constructed? Will the above con- crete wall be frost proof? Any informa- tion furnished in the above direction will be thankfully received. A. L. W. Where the wall is below the frost line one part of Portland cement will answer for four or five of gravel, but where the outside of the wall is above ground the proportion should be made one part cement to two or three parts of moder- ately coarse gravel. The wall should be built upon a proper footing and should have a thickness of ftom twelve to eigh- teen inches, according to its height and the character of the building that is to rest upon it. Where the wall is to be built of cobble stones, they should be from one to three inches in diameter. Planks should be set on edge at the proper distance and held securely in place by means of well braced stakes or posts. In the bottom, place an inch or two of cement and gravel; this should be mixed in proper proportions and then should be wet down so that after being shoveled over two or three times every particle will be moistened, but surplus water should be avoided. Upon the cement a layer of the cobble stones should be placed, taking care to keep them at least a half inch from the planks on both sides, if a smooth wall is desired. When broken stone is used it should be about the same size as the cobble stones. The stones should be well rammed into the cement and another layer of the mixed cement and stone sufficient to fill all spaces between the stones should then be spread and well pounded. The operation should be continued, using alternate layers of cement and stone, until the top of the plank has- been reached. After being allowed to set for a few hours the plank can be raised and the process repeated. If a smooth surface is desired above ground, the wall can be troweled over with mortar made of one part cement to i8gg. The a mer i ca n F loris t. 1153 two parts sifted sand. This wall will withstand the action of frost. For setting a horizontal tubular boiler, forty-eight inches by fourteen feet, not far from 9500 bricks and ISOO fire bricks will be required but this will vary according to the thickness of the walls. It is prac- tically impossible to give any very definite advice regarding the setting of a boiler without the use of diagrams, but the following may be of some help: The side and rear walls should be twenty-six inches thick at the bottom, with a two- inch air space in the center. The walls should not be tied across the air spaces, but it is well to lay a headerfrom wall to wall every eighteen inches. The inner course of the wall should be of fire brick. The width of walls should be about seven feet four inches and the height eight feet two inches. The top of the grates at the front should be thirty inches above the floor, while the rear ends should be two inches lower. From the top of the grate to the under side of the boiler should be thirty inches. The boiler should be one inch lower at the rear than at the front end. The furnace should be four feet long and there should be ten inches between the top of the bridge wall and the under side of the boiler. Between the rear of the boiler and the rear wall there should be a space of twenty inches. The bridge should be twenty- four inches thick at the bottom, and the frontshould slope back from a point about four inches above the grate, so as to measure about twelve inches on top. The width of the furnace at the grate should be about six inches narrower than the boiler, and the side walls should be battered so as to give a space of three inches on each side between the wall and the sides of the boiler. Above the center line of the boiler the walls should be built against the sides of the boiler to a height of seven and one-half to ten inches. Beneath the brackets, piers should be built up, three or four inches wider than the bottoms of the brackets. Under the rear brackets plates and rollers should be placed. The front arch should be nine inches thick and should be either a full or half arch, according to the boiler used. In the rear wall, there should be a clean-out door about twenty inches high by sixteen wide. A boiler forty-eight inches by four- teen feet usually rates at from fifty to sixty horse-power according to the size and number of the tubes. L. R. Taft. OBITUARY. MRS. J. B. KELLER. The wide circle of friends of J. B. Keller, the dean of the profession at Rochester, N. Y., will receive with regret the announcement of the demise of Mrs. Keller, upon April 10. Her death was wholly unexpected as it followed a very brief illness. JOHN KADLETZ. John Kadletz, the well known florist of Dongan Hills, Staten Island, died sud- denly April 11, aged 65 years. Mr. Kad- letz took an active interest in politics on the democratic side and held a number of local offices before the formation of Greater New York. A widow and one daughter, the wife of ex-Judge W. A. Galloway, survive him. He was widely and favorably known in the trade. GEORGE SAVAGE. In the death of George Savage, at Rochester, N. Y., April 17, this country loses its most widelv known orchidist. Mr. Savage was born in England fifty- four years ago and has been identified with orchid culture ever since he attained young manhood. He first found an engagement in the United States with Mr. Taplin at, George Such's, South Amboj-, New Jersey, where he was eventually placed in charge, resigning to go to Rochester where he was instru- mental in building up the great orchid collection of W. S. Kimball, now deceased, on which he has labored painstaking!}- for fifteen years and for which he gained a reputation second to that of no other. Mr. Savage was a man of erudition and a credit to his profession. The remark- able hybrids which he produced in the Kimball establishment will long stand as his monument; they are among the most remarkable achievements of scien- tific floriculture. SITUATIONS. WANTS, FOR SALE. tlon. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not admitted under this head. Every paid subscrlbor to the Ambrican FLORIST tor the year 18a9 le entitled to a flve-Une waxt adv. (situations only) free to be used at any time durlnK the year. SITDATION WANTED — By experienced English Bardener and florist; private place preferred. Address Cal. care American Florist. Chicago. P.. Bo.f 14'.). Lenox, Ma QITUATION WANTED-In large seed house, whole- bustness. Address Will Emerson, Waterloo, Neb. SITUATION WANTRD-By flrst-class grower of rose", carnations, mums acd general greenhouse stock: 23 years' experience. First-class references. Also able to take charge of section of houses Ad- dress. P L. care American Florist. SITDATION WANTBD-By a young man In flrst- class store: able to take charge. Life experience In the business Can come highly recommended by Chicago's leading florists and present employer. Age ;>0. Address C B F, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTBD-By a young man, 23 years of age.'ln a retail or wholesale florists" store: have woiked for and can furnlsb referecces from two of the leading florists south. Have a good address and SITOATION WANTED— By young man, 27 years old. 111 years' experience in florist business. Able to take charge of medium sized place. Can furnish best of recommentlatloDs from last employer. Can grow AI roses and bedding plants Only good and steady place— commercial or private. JOS. Kahout, I5T5 W. 22nd St., Chicago. SITUATION WANTED— »s working foreman by thoroughly experienced grower of roses, carna- tions, 'mums, violets, palms, bulb stuff, etc. Al prop- agator and grower: good designer and decorator. Understand heating, bedding, etc. Best of refer- ences: 14 years' experience. Nothing smaller than 15.0011 feel. Address I.ndiana, care Am. Florist. SITUATION WANTED— About May 1st, as foreman In a commercial place, where roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and general greenhouse plants are grown. A No. 1 American Beauty grower. Compe- tent to take charge of a large place: '20 years' experi- ence: married: American born. Understand graft- ing roses and building greenhouses. Would like to hear from someone wishing to build a new plant or extend their present one. Address FOREMAN, care American F^lorlst. w ANTED AT ONCE— A well-recommended flo- rist Mrs. Geo. w.^ldihi-er. m: N. Michigan Ave.. Saginaw City. Mich. w ANTED— Experienced mashroom grower, to take Interest In buslneas. Address L. Q. Skeltox. Boulder, Mont, W ANTKD— Partner or will eell at a barnain. green- hoDse, steam boiler and equity: good as new. C. CowDEiiv. Mayfalr. CblcaKO. WANTED— Man with some experience to work In roseliouses: must liave good references. J. M. GASSEB l(Jl Euclid Ave.. Cleveland, O. WANTED AT ONCB-Asslstant florist, single, S20 per month and iioard. Must be reliable and good worker. Jos. IjAbo. Jollet, HI. WANTEI>-A. good florist to grow roses, carnations and general stock for retail trade. Reference required. John Weiland. 151(j Greenwood Boulevard. Evanaton, 111. WANTED— Flret-clBss mse and carnatl n grower to take cbarge of »lx bouses; must be single. State lowest wages wl'h board, and atte Address John L. VPylaxd. De Haven. Pa. W^ NTED AT ONCE-A good, all-around florist. « W M. LOTT. Warren, Pa. W^ $20-0(1 per month. Please to write all particulars a to ability and wages received. P<-tEBLMANN BROS . Morton Grovc. 111. FOR SAIjE OR RENT-Four fiTeenhousea 18 .\ 125, and all stock and tools, on Third St. , most aristo- cratic driveway In Louisville. Address 257 W. Jefferson St., LouslvUle. Ky. FOR SALE— Five 76-ft greenhouaes, situated In a town of 25110 Inhabitants, a suburb of Chicago. One hour s ride to city. Greenhouses are well stocked and have a good water supply. Two lota, HtJxiao feet; barn, house and shed. Houses are heated by hot water. Wewlshiosell because the owner Is dead. Buyer to take possession at once. Apply Mhs A. H. Saxon, Downers Grove, 111. po 11 houses 20.\100. 2 houses 9x100 2 acres of ground with dwelllne house. Plant is complete and In flrst-class order, having be n rebuilt last year. Well stocked with plants. Present owner engaged In another busi- ness Might be wllllne to form a partnership with a first-class grower with som** cash For full particu- lars apply to P. Kkeismanx. 27 Market St . Chicago. GREKNHOUSE AND COTTAGE. Fine Infill (r:i,J.--. :ina guod location for landscape ^'ani-n.T, i:;isy terms. SWITHIN BROS., QUINCY, MASS. FOR SALE CHEAP. A well established llorist business with 35,000 square feet of glass, well stocked with plants, etc., situated in the center of a city with a population of 5000, and only 35 miles from Chicago. For full particulars and price, addre.'^s W, care American Florist. Chicago. Exeter Boiler Sections. Anyone using Exeter Boilers can purchase from us at a very low price each, one hundred and twenty second-hand sections in perfect order. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, D. C. FOR SALE-RARE CHANCE. A well ostablished and payins florist business, consisting of r2,0W square fe'et of glass, centrally located on principal thoroughfare of thriving city in gas belt; population 25,000. Only greenhouse within city limits. Reason for selling, death of proprietor. For particulars address MRS. HENRY MICHEL. Grant Co , MARION. IND. For Sale IN:::: COLORADO SPRINGS. The Bradford Greenhouses, excellent business and property, is offered at a great sacrifice. Full investiga- tion invited. Particulars from FOR SALE. The property now occupied by Herman E. W- Harth, situated in East 24th St., near Ave. E, Bayone City, N. J., will be sold at auction Thurs- day afternoon, April 27th, at two-o'clock, at F. G. \Vblbert"s real estate salesroorqs. No. 47 Mont- gomery St., Jersey City, N. J. Property Is 100 ft. by 145 ft., on which are the following buildings: O'ne two^story dwelling house, one stable, four full-span wooden greenhouses, each 10 ft. by 80 ft., connected to potting shed 15 ft. by 40 ft. One iron greenhouse 12 ft. by 110 ft. and one iron greenhouse 20 ft. by 80 ft., built by Weathered's Sons. All heated by hot water with one No. 17 cor- rugated and one No. 4conlcal Hitchings boilersand one Weathered No. 6 improved double dome boiler. 1154 The American Florist. April 22^ Cleveland. BUSINESS SLACKENS AND STOCK ACCUMU- LATES.—MARKET RATES NO LONGER HOLD GOOD. — RECENT VISITORS. Business goes rather slowly with most of the retailers at present and as a conse- quence the wholesale growers are not short of stock. The warm weather of the last two or three days also assists in increasing the supply, already ample for all requirements. Violets are pretty nearly through now and what few are coming in are generally small, pale and of little value. Bulbous stock is shorten- ing up in many lines and another week or so will see it all gone. Sweet peas are coming in plentifully with those who grow them and are very good as a rule. Prices tend lower and sellers generally concede a good deal from the quoted rates, which have only dropped a little. Roses are now running from $2 to $4 per hundred. In carnations it takes a splendid article to bring $1.50 per hun- dred, while pretty much everything sells at $1, or occasionally still lower. These are store rates; what thestreet fakirs pay is pretty hard to tell. Mr. Boddington, of Clucas & Bodding- ton, was in town lately and reported business as very good indeed. Walter Mott was also a recent visitor, having torn himself from the sweet seclusion of Riverton. A. Orange, N. J. John Hayes, superintendent of O. D. Munn's place in Llewellyn Park, broke his arm by a iall from his carriage on Sunday, April 4, but is doing well. Geo. Smith, manager of the greenhouses on the Colgate estate, is sick with grip and mumps. Peter Duff, president of the New Jersey Floricultural Society and gardener for J. Crosby Brown, has some remarkable pelargoniums in bloom. J. B. D. Madison, N. J.— A boiler at D. P. Mc- Carthy's establishment exploded March 28, causing considerable loss. Shelbyyille, III. — The Northside Greenhouses have stock in excellent con- dition and J. W. Canaga reports that trade is equally good. Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson CARNATION. The Newest, Most Beautiful and Lasting Deep Pink Carnation grown NOW $3.00 PER DOZEN. As the Carnation Season has opened we are able to fill all orders promptly For sale only by Thomas F. Galvin, BOSTON, MASS. 124 TREMONT STREET, Cor. Boylston & Falrfleld. Galax Leaves leucotnoe'sprays for Spring and Summer use. Write t..r iirices to HARLAN P, KELSEY, 1106 Tremont BIdg., BOSTON, MASS. 9-21 .RANDOLPM^ST. CM I CAG O PRICE LIST. Taking eHect April 24, 1899. Fer 100 AMFRICAN BEAUTIES SI0.00S40.00 V-T 100 BRIDES, select 3.00 5.00 BRIDESMAIDS, select 3.00 4.00 METEORS 3.00 4.00 PERLES. our selection 3.00 CARNATIONS, common 1.00 " fancy i.OO 1.50 VIOLETS 75 1.00 TULIPS S 2.00S 3.0O HARRISII 6.00 10.00 CALLAS 6.00 10.00 SMI LAX, very scarce 2 S.OO ASPARAGUS, per string 60-75C COMMON FERNS, perlOOO $3 AOIANTUM. very fine 1.00 CVCAS LEAVES, each 50-6S-75C-SI.00 PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., Ltd., . „, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, Long Distance r-. . , o f> .. f 'Phone 2157. Consignments oolicited. No. 705 Penn Ave., FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. -"™ ™« ™«^ "«- """" — PITTSBURG. PA. Vbol^^ale flower/^arKjt^ CINCOTNATI, April 20 BOBes, Beauties, eelect 25 00 medium 10.00®16 00 BrldeB, Bridesmaids 3 00® 5.00 Meteors 4.000 0.00 Perles 4 00 Carnations 1.00® 1.60 fancy 2.00(9 3.00 Lily of the vaUey 3 00 Tulips 3 CO BmllajE 15.00 Adlantnm 1.00 Common terns., 25® .35 Hyacinths 2.00 Narcissus 2 00® 3.00 Harrlsll 10 00 Callas 0.00® 8 00 Daisies 250 35 8T. Louis, April 20. Perlea 2.00® 8.00 Carnations 1.00® 3.00 Smllax 25.00 Adlantum 1.00 Asparapis 50.00(275.00 Violets, California 50 slQKle .15 " double .40 Roman hyacinths. Von Slons 3.00 Narcissus, Paper White 3.00 Callas 8 to Harrlsll 8 00 VaUey 3.00 Tulips 3.00 Mn-WAtTKBE, April 20. Rosea, Beauties, long perdoz. 2.00® 3 00 medium ■■ •• 1 00® 1.50 short " " .50® 1 OO Brides, Bridesmaids 4 00® 0 00 Perles 4 00® 6.00 Meteors 4.00® 6.0O Kalserlns 4.00® 0.00 Carnations, fancy 1.50l8 2 00 Kood stock 1,(0 Lily of the Valley <.«) Smilax 18.00 Adlantum 1 00 AaparaKua 75.00 Violets 60® .75 CaUas 8.00 Harrlsll 8 00 Dutch Hyacinths 4.00® 6.00 Daffodils 2.00® 3.00 Common Ferns .25 Tulips 2.00® 3.00 PlTTSBtJKQ, April 20. Roses, Beauties 6.00®40 00 Brides, Bridesmaids 3.00® 8.00 Meteors 3.00® 8.00 Kalserlns 3 00® 8,00 Nlphetos, Perles 2.0O® 6.00 Carnations, short stems 50@ 1.00 long " 1.00® 3.00 VIoleta 60® .75 Lily of the valley 3 00® 4.00 8mlla.\ 20 00®26.00 Adlantum 76® 1.00 Asparagus 40.00®60.00 Hyacinths, Paper Whites 3.00® 4 .00 Harrlsll per dozen .C0®1.00 Tulips 1.00® 3.00 Callas - per dozen .00® 1.00 An advertiser feels better when he knows he is getting tJirect returns for his money. Mention the American Florist. WM. F. KASTING&GO.Va:°g^^r^ Wholsale Florists. 444 sixth ave. LONG I>1STANCE TELEPHONE 2985. All kinds of Florists Supplies & Wire Designs on hand. J^"ConBlgnmentB of good stock solicited. ooHpg;™or5OT,^ vviEwoR^ HOLTON&HUNKELGO.-I t WHOLESALE % % FLORISTS. t % p. 0. Box 103. MILWAUKEE. Wl . S :g.« ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... Largest Grower^or.. Q^^ FlOWCrS Give us an order and we will please }t>(i. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL, MO. Our Store. 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY. MO. ^P"L0NG I)1s 4.00 Carnations, long 75@ 1.00 fancy 1.50 fancy sorts 2.00® 4.00 Harrisii... 5.00@ 6.00 1 Tulips .... 2.00Cui 4.00 Callas 5.00® 6.00 Marguerites .60(a) .75 Violets 50® .76 I Smilax .... 20.00® 25.00 Valley.... 3.00® 4.00 I Adiantum. LOO Daffodils.. . 2.00® 3.00 Asparagus. 60.00® 75.00 I Common Ferns .25 Remember us to our advertisers. Wbol^ale flower/\arK?fe CHICAGO. April 21. BOBes, Be&ntleB, extra long, per doz. 24 Inch 20 " " " 15 " ** " 12 " " *• 3 00® 4.Q0 2.50 a.oo 1.50 1 25 1.00 " BrldeBinalds Perles .. 3.00® 5.00 .. 3.00® 5.00 fancy .. 2,50® 3 00 1.00 Dutch Hyacinths 4.00 . 2.n0(a s.nn Say: " Saw it in the Florist." a H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- COT FLOWERS \ Hunt's Flowers C Qo Everywhere \ 76 Wabash Ave, CHICAGO. Bassett& Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and Oil A d«ftiafAM«k Growers of If III rlOWBrS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALL -?! Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash- ing^ton St., Chicago. Write for special quotations on large orderi. WHOLESALE GROWER OF ROSES. DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street. A. G. PRINCE & CO. wnolGsale Gui Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Agenta for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attention paid to shipping orders. 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. E. C. AMLINQ Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, W. S. HEEERON, Mgr. ....CHICAQO. KENNIGOTT BROS. GO. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. 42-44 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. WIRB WORK A SPECIALTY. WIETOR BROS. ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO. Wholesale Growers ot CUT FLOWERS 51 WABASH AVENUE, Headquarters ....CHICAQO For American Beauties. ...•wii.»/i-»v.v Mention American Florist. 115G The American Florist. April 22^ Samuel %. PennooR. PINE VAILEY AWAYS ON HAND. Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, .PHILADELPHIA, PA, Open Day and Night from 12 a. m. Honday to 10 p. m. Saturday. A select grade ol VALLEY on hand the year round. AMERICAN BEAUTIES our specialty. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. Wholesale Depot for all Florists* Supplies. BOSTON... ^ FLOWERS I^rloe IL^lsts inc%.eLlXe-*X. GT :Bron:ifielcl St., :B0ST01V, IVJCi^SS. CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, " """'"'I'o'J^S'ii' K' '""'' WELCH BROS.^ Proprietors. ConaiEnments from regular growers assigned separate space in our market. We guarantee payment for all flowers sold. Sales reported weekly. Payments monthly, or oftener if reauired. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR. Wholesale Florists, y jobbers in cAteSSS."""*^ J/^^FLORISTS BRIDES. i' SUPPLIES FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 84 Hawley Street. BOSTON. CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. 416 Walnut St.. CINCINNATI. OHIO. H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... J322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. CHAS. B. STAHL WhoIesalQ Florist, 27 S. nth St. Jelephone 63-64. pniLADELPHIA. Orders by mall, telepraph or telephone will receive prompt attention. ConslfrnmentB of Kood stock solicited. BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE GALAX LEAVES, For Decorating and all Florists' Designs. CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linville. Mitchell Co.. N. C. v,pf^ %^^ ¥^tL t- • '^ FIRST J ~ - - QUALITY DAGGER FERNS, .$1.50 per M. FANCY FERNS, $2.00 per M. Qaiax Leaves, bronze- or ussurted, $1.00 per M. Laurel Festooning, if.'i.OO per 100 yds. Fine bunched Liiurel, 50 cents per bunch. oieo-wTv i^Bji*iv 00., 27 Beacon St., BOSTON, MASS. Wbol^ale powerTAarKjfe PHILADELPHLi. ApHl 19. EOBes. Teas :i.on® F.OO ■• extra ti.CO® 8 00 Beauties, extra per doz. 3-00® 5.00 arstB ■• •■ 1 00® 2.00 '* " seconds " .iO& 1.00 Carnations 50® 2 00 Lily of the valley. Tulips 3.U0® 4.00 AsparaeUB plun '" "" Sprengeril sprays. . Smllax 20.00®26.00 Violets, double 25® .'.a Adiantum 1.00® 1.60 Mignonette l.OO® 4.0J BOSTON. April 19. Boses, Beauties, best 8.00@12.00 medium 5 CO® 8 OO culls 2.00® 3 00 Jacijs. Brunners 0.00@20.00 Brlaes. Bridesmaids, Meteors.. 4.00® B 00 Carnations, ordinary 75® 1 CO fancy 1 00® 3 00 Lllyof the valley. Mignonette l.CO® 3.00 Violets 20® 60 HarrlBll lilies 3.00® 5 OO Tulips, Danodlla 1.00® : 60 Callas 3.00® 4 00 Stocks 60* I I'O Splrtea 1 I'O® 2 DO Smllax 12.OOS20.00 Asparagus 50.00 Adiantum 100 0^£5TER** .-^eNN YORK GIVE US A TRIAL.!' WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses. Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Ufll C tflCTIMA Wholesale Com- nnii X* IVndllllUi mission Plorlst, 495 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist^ UZ2 PINE STREET, m ST. LOUIS, MO« 9* A. complete line of Wire Desigrns. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3 J 34 Olive Street, Ji J* J* Su LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. EDWARD REID, Wl]0i6§ai6 Fiorisi, 1526 RANSTEAD STREET, Long Distance 'Phone. PHILADELPHIA. Dumont & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Carnations a Specialty,^'.^*^* 1305 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. Telephone ar22 D. Geo. M. IMoss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Long Distance 'Phone l-ll-'2tj D. Consignments of Roses, Carnations. Violets solicited. ..MILTON W. WOODROFFE.. Successor to WM. C. SMITH, Wholesale Florist, 1604 LUDLOW STREET, .n-^ PHILADELPHIA. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, 17 N. JUNIPER STREET, '^'"'Vn'Sr^'iZA. PHILADELPHIA, PA. CONSIGNMENT.S SOLICITKI). Strings 10 feet long', 50 CENTS. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. If your Business Methods are right you can make a profit on an advertisement here. i8gg. The A ME RICA N Florist. 1157 rnOMAS YOUNG, Jr. Wholesale Florist, 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Decker, Blauvelt Co. • WHOLESALE FLORISTS • 42 "West 28th Street, NE"W YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Telephone 2387-l8th St. Shipping orders will receive prompt and careful attention. Top Grade BEAUTIES, BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS. Extra Carnations. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. WALTER F. SHERIDAN, -^^ FLORIST 39 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. J* Price List on application J. K. ALLEN, Wholesale Florist. Specialties: AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES AND VIOLETS. Special Stock. 67 W. 28lh St., NEW YORK CITY. t*"Prlce Lists 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. Telephone 1054-38. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-4)2 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every MominK DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Mention the American Florist. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. WM. H. GUNTHER. 30 West 29th Street. Choice Carnations Choice Roses Jt ,5* Traendly & Schenck NEW YORK CITY 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange ROSES VIOLETS LILIES Wbol^ale flower/\arK?fe NEW York. April 19. Roses, Beauties select 6 cull, Ulrlch Brunners. Jacqs 3 '* Bridesmaids, Brides, Meteors... 2. " Morgans, Cuslns Perles 2 Carnations fancy 1 . Vloleta , Lily of the valley.. Roman Hyacinths . Harrlsll miles Daffodils Mignonette BUFFALO, April 20. Boses, Beauties " Brides, Bridesmaids. Meteors.. " Perles, Nlphetos Smilax Adiantum 1. Aaparatrus 60 Hardy Ferns Violets Uarrlsll 4 TuUpB, Daffodils.. 00®IO 00 ,00® 5 00 oo®;2.oo 00<8 BOO .00® 4 00 75® 1.00 00® 2.00 .153 .25 OU® 300 ,60® 1.00 00® 4.00 50® 1.00 (0® 4 00 T5(.j 1 50 00(a40 00 00@!5 00 50 00 1.00 ;.oo@ 8.00 ."5® 1 50 ;.oo® 3.00 i.OO® 4.00 00<5j25.UO OUa 1.50 00R2ger Ferns that can be found In the Old Berkahlre H!Hb. at $I.Cii per thousaDd for the next thirty davs. and 5 per cent discount on all bills paid within 15 days from date of shipment. Also Kvergreen, Mos8> Laurel* etc-, at lowest possible pncew. All ferns, etc. guaranteed to pWe satisfaction. Address all onlers to H. J. SMITH, Box 181, Hirsdale, Mass. CAN FILL YOUR ORDERS FOR FINE B EAUTIES RIDE5MAIDS RIDES f^ CARNATIONS. Edw. C. Horan, WHOLESALE FLORIST. write for Price list. 34 W. 29tll St.,ONEW YORK. Please mention American^Florist when writing. VIOLETS VALLEY ROMANS NARCISSUS POINSETTIA 1158 The American Florist. April 22, The ^beE) T^atJE. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. KVKRETT B. CLARK, Pres.; JOS. A. BOLGIANO, 1st Vloe-PreB.; 8. F. WiLtJiRD, WetherBfleld, Conn., Seo'y andTreas. Onion seed prices are being cut badly as the season closes. The price of Evergreen sweet corn is easier and there seems to be enough to go around. The mail trade has experienced a strong wave of prosperity the past two weeks, every house having all it can do. Visited Chicago: Joseph E. Rolker, of August Rolker & Sons, New York; J. M. Hunter, of the Cox Seed Co., San Francisco and New York. A PRIVATE letter from California dated April 7 says, "We are having lovely weather now and everything is growing nicely. Some onions are looking pretty red from too much rain. The earliest sweet peas are in bloom." Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists Received. Ross Brothers, Worcester, Mass., seeds; Edwin Utley, Toronto, Canada, sweet peas; The Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrisville, Pa., trees and shrubs; Rea Bros., Nor- wood, Mass., herbaceous perennials; Wm. Perry, Coolspring, Del., straw- berry plants; A. T. Goldsborough, Wesley Heights, Washington, D. C, strawberry plants. The Geo. W. P. Jerrard Co., Caribou, Me., seed potatoes, Thos. Meehan & Sons, Germantown; Philadelphia, Pa., trees and shrubs; W, Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., dogs and poultry; EUwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y., Japanese ivy plants. John N. Champion & Co., New Haven; Conn,, palms; J. H. Tyron, Willoughby, Ohio, vines and small fruits; Holman & Bente, Leavenworth, Kans,, trees and shrubs; Osborn Stoddard Co., Madison, N. J., seeds and plants; Clarke Bros., Portland, Ore., roses; The Virginia Floral Co., Lindsay, Va., violet plants; J. P. William & Bros., Henaratgoda, Ceylon, tropical seeds; J. C. Schmidt, Erfurt, Germany, florists' requisites; Soupert & Notting, Luxenbourg (G. D.), roses; K. J. Kuyk, Hillegom, Holland, Dutch bulbs; Williams & Sons Co., Batavia, 111., florists' requisites; Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis., cut flowers; Ellis & Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis., cut flowers; Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, cut flowers; Bassett & Washburn, Chicago, 111., rooted cuttings. McKellar & Winterson, Chicago, III., seeds and bulbs; C.H.Joosten, New York, N. Y., bulbs and plants; Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J., orchids; G. Herbert Has- zard, Charlettetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, cactus dahlias; Louis B. Eastburn, Kennett Square, Pa., rooted cuttings; H. R. Cotta, Freeport, 111., fruits and ornamental trees; L. L. May & Co., St. Paul, Minn., cut flowers an'd and plants; W. L. Smith, Aurora, 111., plants; J. N. Kidd, St. Joseph, Mo., cut flowers and plants; Old Colony Nurseries, Plymouth, Mass., trees and shrubs; Trumbull & Beebe, San Francisco, Cal., salt bush; J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, N. J., fruit and ornamental trees, plants and seeds; W. C. Jennison, Natick, Mass., plants; Walter A. Potter & Co., Provi- dence, R. I., plants and bulbs; Frederick W. Kelsey, New York, N. Y., trees and plants; Wm. Menzel & Son, New York, N. Y., caterpillar lime: W.W.Dodge, Bur- lington, Iowa, labels; Horace Rimby, CoUegeville, Pa., plants and seeds; William Walter Westgate, Brunner, Texas, plants; A. Tilton & Son, Cleve- land, Ohio, seeds; Harkett's Floral Nur- sery, Dubuque, Iowa, plants and seeds; H. F. Burt, Taunton, Mass., dahlias; Heinrich Henkel, Darmstadt, Germany, plants; Isaac Hicks & Son, Westbury Station, N. Y., trees and shrubs; E. H. Hunt, Chicago, 111., cut flowers; \Ym. F. Kasting & Co., Pittsburg, Pa., cut flowers; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., cut flowers. Menominee, Mich. — L. Zechetto is planning to invest $2000 in a new house. Oleon, N. Y. — W. C. Ross has secured, and now occupies, a fine store on Union street. Dixon, III. — Frank Preston has placed a two horse-power gas engine in his greenhouse. DuRAND, Mich.— Mrs. Isaac Lyons has removed to Corunna, where she has pur- chased greenhouses. ScRANTON, Pa.— Miss Hattie Davis has removed her flower store from 104 South Main street to the old Star drug store building. Des Moines, Ia.— I. W. Lozier reports that his Easter trade was something unprecedented, being more than three times that of a year ago. Exeter, N. H. — The boiler room and a portion of the greenhouse of the D. F. Hayes Company was burned on a recent morning, and some of the plants were seriously injured by the exposure. BargainsforFloristsApril 15-22 12 100 1000 UI. Rubrum, Lll. Melpomene. si) $ Lll. Rubrum or Lll. Melpomene. U-ll.. " monalers " Auratum. 7-y ... Irla Kjempferl. 50 choice BOrts, stronR clu aps , ,40 S2 50 $20.00 .60 3.6!) 30 00 .70 6 00 .50 3.75 35.00 1.20 8.0O 70.00 Tuberose Ex. Pearl, finest strain, clean whUestoci. 3-1 Inch ou .>.i6 4-«lnch 1,00 7.00 Cauna, orchld-flowerinK. strong roots l.CO S.OU Cyias Kevoinia !St<'ni9. fine locg- leaved sort. Write for prices. Fern Balm. Invaluable for decnra- IloDs or house. 1st and 2nd size. 40o to 60c each; doz, S3 to SI ; ICO $:M to $35. Aspidistra clumps, green leaved, doz rarlegated Sweet Pea Seed, any sort In stock on ered. per lb 3Pc $3: 100 $20. $1; 100 $30 our list, dellv Eckford's choicest hybrids, delivered, per lb 25c Latanla Bnrbonlca Seed, delivered, 100 seeds 26c, 1000 We will now give you prices on Imports of all Summer and Fall bulbs — Harr sll. Longlflorum. Freesla, Calla. Romans, etc. Address H. H. BERGER & CO.. 47 Barclay St., New York. (Established 1878 ) Caladium Esculentum mil? iillwitli ri'iii.T ^ll^illl,, I'lM'liilO Per 100 Per doz. V l,,;i in .■iivHi,ilrr.-n.'i-..,.$-.T..^O $3.25 $0.50 y i„ 11 ■ ■■ .... fiU.OO 5.50 .75 T.ikAiKkoAO Double Excelsior Pearl; liirge I UDClOScS bulbs, 3 to 1 hi. circumference, vcT\ sc-iir.v, $3.75 per 1000; 45 cts. per 100. GLUCAS & B0DDIN6T0N CO., SOI Sl S03 West 13th St., NEW YORK CITY. Representatives of the fotlowing European Houses; The Horticultural Co.. Boskoop, Holland. II. 1*. Roses, Khi.dodendriins, I'lemalis, Hardy Azaleas, etc. RudoK Van Til & Co . Hillegom, Holland. Dutch liulbs. Jules Gauchault. Orleans. France. French Seedlings iinil stork-. V. Lemoine, Nancy. France. Novelties a Specialty. Snoeck Bros., Gendbrugge, Belgium, Ficus Cuttings, Goods of these fln Cycas Stems. On hand in extra fine condition. Cycas Revoluta Stems, 3 to 10 lbs., 280 lbs. a case. 4 to 12 lbs.. 360 lbs. a case. " '• " 12 to 3o lbs.. 355 lbs. a case. 35 to 70 lbs., 220 lbs. a case. JAPANESE MORNING GLORY, single and double. PHYSALIS FRANCHETTI. Trade List of Japanese Nursery Stock now ready. SUZUKI & IIDA, ^ II Broadway, NEW YORK. MAIN OrriCC: 3 Nakamura, YOKOHAMA, JAPAN. HAERENS BROS. One of the Leading Horticultural Establishments in Belgium of products for American market. Over fifty large greenhouses and exten- devoted to plants purposely fur the Xr. 1 trade INDIAN AZALEAS, PALMS, ARAUCARIAS BAYS, FICUSES, RHODODENDRONS, HARDY GHENT AND MOLLIS AZA- LEAS, SPIR^AS, TUBEROUS- ROOTED BEGONIAS, GLOX- INIAS, ERICAS, BORON- lAS, ETC., ETC. Ask for our price list on New Aza eas and perfect Kentias Forsteriana and Be'moreana, 5 to 7 feet high and upwards. REPRESENTATIVE IN A5IERICA TILL MAY 1ST. AUGUST HAERENS, care of Henry Bischoft Co., Park Row. NEW YORK CITY. ■ Bankers. ALM (Sf^ee^^ TRESn ON HAND 100 1000 3000 Weddeliana $1.00 $8.00 J22.50 tia Belmoreana 1.00 6.50 17.50 __ jnia Borbonica 50 2.50 6.50 Pandanus Utilis 150 12.50 36.00 Araucaria Excelsa 1.00 7.50 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 125 10.00 Draceena Indivisa., per oz., 50o. J. L. SCHILLER. ....404 East 34th Street. NEW YORK CITY. Every grower of Flowers should try ARMSTRONG'S New Ever-Blooming Single Tuberose. Certificate ot Merit from S. A. F. and O. U. and Shaw Gold Medal tor a new plant of merit. S5.00 per 100. ST. LOUIS, MO. CHINESE PRIMROSE SEED. Theflnest Impioved Larue Klowerlnu FrlLged slnitle and double varieties In bast mixture: per Korlsts' special pkt of 401) seeds. SI 00; Ju pkt. .Wc. Not to be compared lo cheap Imported seetl. JOHN F. RUPP. Shiremanatown, Pa. Tell them where vou saw the ad. VAN ZONNEVELD BROS. & CO. SASSENHEIM, HOLLAND, HYACINTHS, TULIPS, CROCUS, DAFFODILS. AND OTHER BULBS. ALSO SHRUBS AND PLANTS. OELL hiKh-srade forcinK bulbs at moilerale priees. I-I VAN ZONNEVELD. O Ask for pnee_lisj_.tS^Address all correspondence to ••• ^ t^^^ I^\Jv-\\.-M^y Y^v^vj, care J. W. Uainptu * Co., -11 llroadway. New York City, uutll May iO. iSgg. The American Florist. Ii59 EXTRA SIZED White Roman Hyacinths. IS to IS otrrxs. IN CASE LOTS (1500 BULBS), PER 1000 ONLY $15 00. For order now. F. 0. B. cars New York City or Chicago, a full line of all Imported and Dormant Plants at proportionate rates. Four Reasons why it will be to your advantage to place your fall bulb order with us: THIRD. It is undoubtedly an advantage to place the entire responsibility for your import stock upon one firm. By com- bining your entire order with us we accept responsibility for delivery of all the stock at the right time, and of the best grades that can be furnished. Knowing that you depend on us wholly for such supplies, we do our best to give you satisfactory results. FOURTH. We will guarantee that the total cost of your im- ported stock if bought through us, will be as low as if placed separately with si.x different houses. FIRST. We will make you first early shipment of all kinds of forcing bulbs which are required for Thanksgiving and Holiday forcing. By doing this, you save about two weeks of im- portant time over general orders placed in France and Holland. SECOND. If any of the bulbs or cases of bulbs prove inferior on arrival we can replace them with satisfactory stock within five days, at original prices. Rejected stock from Europe cannot be replaced under six weeks, or must be re-purchased here at advanced prices and a delay in planting. CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph Street VflUGHflN'S SEED STORE. ^^' Set ^ THE TRADE PAPERS ARE OUR CATALOGUES! GOLDEN GATE ROSE CITTINGS. RHODE ISLAND. "The Golden (iitte ciittinss arrived in per- fect condition and are hiy;hly satis'actory. We have not lost one out of ihe" lot and all are growing nicely. Have never seen such strong grafting wood on any rose except American Beauty." . . . TEXAS . . . "Rose cuttings arrived in very good shape and we are well pleased with them." MARYLAND. "The Golden Gate rose cuttings arrived very promptly and in nice shape." "All arrived in very good condition and are now doing finely." MICHIGAN. "The Golden Gate rooted cuttings arrived this morning in fine condition; quality of stock very good. Thanks for extras. ' NEW JERSEY. "The rooted rose cuttings came to hand in first-class condition. The roots were as white and fresh as when first taken from the sand. They are nicely rooted, well grown and healthy wood and a very generous count. Altogether I never received a^ more satisfac- tory lot." "The rooted cuttings of Golden Gate Ruse arrived in Al condition and I consider them to be of first-class quality." PENNSYLVANIA. "The Golden Gate Rose cuttings arrived yesterday in O. K. condition. They were all right in every way." NEW YORK. "The Golden Gate cuttings arrived here in excellent condition, having extra good roots and very clean, strong wood. Allow me to thank you for your prompt attention." NEW HAMPSHIRE. "The Golden Gate Rose cuttings arrived all right, were potted in 2»^-in. pots and are to- day all doing finely. Just beginning to make growth. I should say the quality of stock sent was good enough for anyone." VERMONT. •■Cuttings of Rose Golden Gate arrived here in good condition, fresh and well rooted. TheV are doing nicely." OHIO I^oint^ To I^oixa^ixxTbor*. IS THE LARGEST TEA ROSE. IS AN AMERICAN AND AN EXPASIONIST. HAS NO HYBRID BLOOD IN ITS VEINS. IS CONTINUOUS ANE FREE FLOWERING. ^ IT NEVER RESTS, WINTER OR SUMMER. IT CAN BE USED FOR ALL CLASSES OF DESIGN IT IS VERY FRAGRANT. [WORK. IT IS A FINE KEEPER. F»I«IOBllcatlon. REA BROTHERS, Norwood, Mass. CLEMATIS. Large tlnwcrin^', eithiT dormant or sirowlng in pots, stroii'j, liealthv. horne-szrown plants, lOlead- lui; sorts, %-l.M per dozen; $20.00 per 100. DownlnR Gooseberry. 2o.O(IO 1 and 'I year, very low. n. P. Roses, leading kinds $1, SO doz ;»10per lOO Monthly ltoses,4-ln., line plant*.. 1. Hi - 8 Paionles, tHjst market sorts 1.26 " 8 " Bmllax, strung;, tine plants, 3 Inch 2 " F. A. BALLER, Bloomlngton, III. iSgg. The American Florist. 1161 S250.00 Realized From S2.50 round, solid, white heads, sent postpaid- from one pound of VAN NAMEN'S EXCEL5I0R CABBAGE SEED, late, large packet, lOcts.: ouncf. 2.t .'ts.; '4 lb,,i5i-ts. VAN NAMEN'S EXCELSIOR EARLIEST WHITE CABBAGE, packet, 15 ots.; ounce, 35 cts.; M lb., $1.00. VAN NAMEN'S EXCELSIOR MAMMOTH CAULIFLOWER, packet, 25 cts.; ounce, 50 cts.; M lb., $1.75. C. H. Joosten, !»rA°N?l^nEl';'-s"^' 193 Greenwich St.. New York. ESTABLISHED 1802 S SEEDS Just Arrived in Fine Condition. FRESH SEEDS OF SEAFORTHIA ELEGANS, P. ice, $3.00 per 1000. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Street) 36 CORTUNDT STREET. NEW YORK VanZanten Brothers Wholesale Bulb Gtowbts, HILLEGOM, HOLLAND, Sell high-grade forcing bulbs at moderate prices. Ask for price list to Messrs. J. W. Hampton, Jr. & Co.. 41 Broadway, New York, (N. Y.). to whom also all corresoond- ence should be directed until May 20th. WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR Mr. Georg Egger, of Jaffa, (Palestine), for Black Callas. Iris, etc. Mr. Gustav A. Schuiz, of Berlin, (Germany), for best, first-class Lily of the Valley. Prices on Application. Our Mr. G. V. VAN ZANTEN. Jr. and Mr. L. G. COLYN are on their annual trip visiting the many friends and custom- rs of our firm and of ftlessrs. Vauder Horst &- Dames, whose successors we are. CYCLAMEN GROWERS do not forget that L. P. DeLANGHE-VERVAENE, Nurserymen 150 Rue de Constantinople. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 18 THE RAISER OF Gyclamen Papilio. The most beautiful strain in the world. Price: 100 seeds, $3; 50O seeds, $13; 1000 seeds, $20. To be delivered as soon as harvested, from beginning of July. SDEnisi TICK- Cyclamen, Orchids, Cocos PbCiALiibb. weddeliana, Bromelias. CANNAS Luxonue and Princess of Wales, $6.00 per 100. California, Campbell, Ad. Avellan, Marie Louise, Schoenbrun, $4.00 per 100. The Conard & Jones Co. WEST GROVE, PA. mmm & son. Vogelenzang, Holland, LARGEST GROWERS OF DAFFODILS Grow over TWO MILLION DOUBLE VON SION only Book orders now for August Delivery. PER 1000 DOUBLE VON SION, largest top roots, double crowns |10.00 " " " Extra fine, double crowns 8 00 " " " Extra fine, well shaped, single crowns, 1st size 7.00 2nd size 600 3rd size 5.00 NARCISSUS BULBOCODIUM CITRINUM (Hoop Petticoat) 1200 PALLIDUS PR/tCOX, extra selected 10.00 " " collected bulbs, extra fine 6.C0 POSTICUS ORNATUS, strong bulbs 6 00 " " '• medium bulbs 5.00 SINGLE SWEET-SCENTED JONQUILS, extra fine 1 60 Large Growers of HYACINTHS, TULIPS, CROCUS. SPANISH IRIS, etc. ?^S"For general orders please send list of requirements for Special quotation F. 0. B. Rotterdam or Amsterdam. Write direct, B. & S. have no agents or travelers. CABLE ADDRESS. BARNAART VOGELENZANG. Pleaee Mention American Florist. FIELD-GROWN, 2-YEAR-OLD. Stock is in the very best condition, with good, fibrous roots. American Beauty, own roots. Gen. Jacqueminot, own roots. \ ^qq ^-^3 qq LaFrance, " Magna Charta, " J'"'^ ,„„'^,on/^ Jules Margottin, own roots , per 100, $l.i.UO Mme. Caroline Testout, budded per 100, $15.00 Crimson Rambler, extra heavy, 3-vear-old per doz. $3.00; yer 100, $20.00 Yellow, White and Pink Ramblers, 2-year-old per 100, $15.00 BUDDED ROSES, psr »<:o, Jii.co; per icoo, |ioo.co. John Hopper Paul Neyron Mme. G. Luizet American Beauty Marshall P. Wilder Fisher Holmes Prince Camille de Rohan Baron Bonstettin Baroness Rothschild Gen. Jacqueminot Magna Charta Duchess of Albany Capt. Christy Gloire Lyonnaise La France Coquette des Alps Souv. de la Malmaison Boule de Neige Gen. Washington Large Stock of CLEMATIS, AMPELOPSIS VEITCHM, HYDRANGEAS P. C PEONIES. ETC., ETC. Send us your list to price. '^^a'^ry^^R^r- VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, ''''%'^Tk^'o':''''- Ma-bel Morrison Mme. Chas. Wood Mrs. John Laing Ulrich Brunner Greenhouse WESTERN SPRINGS. ILL. THERE ARE BUYERS For all kinds of good stock advertised in 1162 The American Florist. April 22^ Our pasTiMES. Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and cycling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all corresponaence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Brom field St., Boston, Mass.; Robt. Kitt, 1735 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. John A. Evans, of Richmond, lud., thrashed two Chicago heavyweights in a bowling contest Thursday evening and says he is now satisfied to go home and w^ork in peace and quietness as long as he lives. A High Game at Minneapolis. The Twin City bowlers made the follow- ing scores at their meeting Tuesday night, April 18, Gus. Will winning the medal for the week: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. Will.G 216 136 156 130 159 Hoppe, T 114 181 114 110 130 Malmquist, G 126 136 108 117 132 Hartman, J 113 122 113 138 131 Monson, G 120 104 133 116 118 Nagel, E 109 95 139 126 117 Lynes, T 122 113 96 110 Will,0 82 66 121 150 105 Swanson 87 96 97 60 85 Frendshuh 94 69 91 81 84 Busch, F 36 71 48 77 58 Felix. Chicago Florists' Bowling Club. At the meeting of the Chicago Florists' Bowling Club, Friday evening it was decided to have a handicap tournament for the next three months, commencing with the first bowling night in May. Two prizes are to be offered, the first prize being a silk umbrella and the second a pair of bowling slippers. Members are to be handicapped from the records of the last series of games, for which purpose a committee was appointed. Authority was given to combine the two medals won in the last contest by Geoi-ge Asmus if he should so prefer. The officers were instructed to secure a more suitable place for practice. Here is the score of the evening's play: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. Av. George Asmus 169 159 174 167 Alex. Henderson 121 171 146 Edgar F. Wintersou 134 146 153 144 Chas. BallulT . . 124 187 115 142 Phil. J. Hauswirth 103 140 165 136 G. L. Grant 98 138 130 133 Jas. Hartshorne 100 115 131 115 Chas Swigart 95 106 135 113 Aug. Lange 96 123 110 Walter Kreitling 107 109 108 Philadelphia Pastimes. To say that the Philadelphia bowlers had a good time in their recent visit to Baltimore is putting it mildly; they were fairly overwhelmed at their reception. Baltimore is all right and the boys there have hospitality born in them. They are bowlers as well; their Mr. Seybold is a wonder, being the best bowler it has ever been our lot to see. Even the mighty Bufialonians are as nothing when com- pared to him. His usual average on reg- ulation alleys is 200 and over to a game but in this match he was a trifle off and only made 548 in three games. John Westcott and Geo. Moss won our match for us and we are proud of them. Some good scores have recently been made on the home alleys. John Westcott put up over 550 in three games and has 200 on the slate for one game this week. W. J. Baker shares the honors with a 200 game and promises to raise the total before the week is out. As the time for the outside bowling draws near the lag- gards are hurrying up their games so as to get as good an average as possible. K. Bowling at New York, Hafner came very near to the double century mark in the third game last Monday night, April 17, but fell short of the coveted goal. W. H. Siebrecht par- ticipated in the fun. Following is the complete score: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. Ilafner 152 147 193 138 157 Leuly 103 139 147 140 133 Burns 129 104 110 174 139 Doulan 130 116 123 Traendly 120 134 111 122 Siebrecht 101 134 86 98 102 Two Hundreds at Denver. The Denver Florists' Bowling Club met April 12 and bowled several games with the following results: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. 5th. Av. Chas. Maufl 200 233 136 186 .John Ferris 168 200 169 175 183 George Brenicert ... 160 146 171 166 208 170 Jacob Jacobsen .... 129 188 187 161 185 170 John Berry 161 172 166 168 158 165 A. E. Mauff . ... 149 136 185 133 165 151 Robert Kurth 121 132 153 191 136 144 Chas. Thiess 147 161 128 150 138 144 Chas. Meyer 151 181 143 135 101 140 Gilbert Scott .... 105 99 118 137 132 116 J.B. Good Scores at Omaha. Peterson made 210 inthe first game on the evening of April 13 and the record of all concerned was excellent: Name. 1st. 3d. Av. Hess 170 170 170 Hadkinson 171 162 167 Wilcox- 187 142 165 Stewart ... 161 161 Peterson 210 109 160 Swoboda . 173 146 160 Henderson 163 116 140 Zimmers 124 137 131 Floth 144 114 139 Grippe. The Gunners' Trophy. At the carnation meeting at Philadel- phia John Westcott made the welcome announcement that the Lockland Lum- ber Company would offer a suitable trophy for the competition of gun clubs, similar to the bowling contest, and the following rules are now promulgated preliminary to the Detroit meeting: Each team is to consist of six members, one of whom shall serve as captain. Every member of each team to be a member in good standing of S. A. F. and, if not a florist, be engaged in some line of business that is related to the florist business. All members of teams must be amateur shooters — professional shooters barred. The first contest will be at Detroit, Mich., in August, 1S99, during the con- vention, and subsequent contests at subsequent conventions until the same club shall win the trophy twice, when it shall become their property. The captains of teams winning the trophy but once to deliver it in good condition at next convention, or see that it is so delivered. Members of teams need not all be from the same city, but two men from one place, or two members of any local florists' club, may associate with them- selves four others from another place, or other places, and thus form a team. On every team that contests for the trophy after having once won it there must be at least two members of the original team, one of whom to act as captain. Each man to shoot at at least twenty- five targets. Contests to be according to the revised rules of the American Shooting Associa- tion, if no other rules are made by the majority of the captains of the different teams. Boiler, Tank and Fuel. Ed. Am. Florist: — I am somewhat at a looS to determine the following: 1. How many feet of one-inch heating pipe can I safely attach to a coil boiler of forty-four lineal feet one-inch pipe whose whole surface is exposed to fire? Have 360 lineal feet now. How much more may I put on, if in coil no longer than twenty-five feet? 2. Should expansion tank be placed close to the boiler or at far end of heat- ing coil, and should it be on the flow or return pipe? 3. Which kind of coal, hard or slack, is the best to use from the standpoint of gas action on iron pipe when used as a hot water boiler? 4. Is there any covering for iron pipe, to resist the action of gas when piping is used for the boiler? B. 1. The ratio between boiler surface and radiating surface is varied to a con- siderable extent by their ratio to the grate area on the one hand and the amount of the exposed glass on the other. Ordinarily it would not be desira- ble to increase the amount of the radiat- ing surface (360 feet) now used, although if there is an excess of grate area, or if the radiating surface in the houses is greater than is required, a considerable increase might be made in the radiating surface that the boiler would carry. 2. Especially when coil boilers are used it is desirable to have the expansion tanks connected with the flow pipes, as when attached to the highest point of the system the danger of the pipes becoming filled with steam will be lessened Ordinarily a closed system will be desirable when the coil boiler is made of one-inch pipe, and this will still further lessen the trouble from steam in the pipes. 3. Hard coal will give best results. 4. Any covering that may be placed upon the pipes will lessen their efficiency, but where the threads at the joints are exposed a covering of asbestos will lessen the injury. L. R. Taft. Traverse, Mich. — F. M. Paineis enjoy- ing the liberal patronage which his fine stock deserves. HoPKiNSViLLE, Ky. — S. K. Postma is removing his florists' establishment from Princeton to this city. Defiance, O. — Chris. Winterich is suc- cessfully raising canary birds in one cor- ner of his greenhouse. Charleston, III.— Miss Etta Nott is making about $1,500 worth of improve- ments upon her greenhouses. Bangor, Me. — Adam Sekenger has a seedling carnation a purer yellow than either Pingree or Gold Nugget. Northeast Harbor, Me.— The Mt. Desert Nurseries have opened a branch here, with Geo. J. Miller in charge. IIa.mmoni), Ind. — M. M. Towle has opened a down-town salesroom to dis- pose of the product of his greenhouse. Atl.\ntic City, N. J.— George H. Berke has opened a handsome new store at the corner of Atlantic and Illinois avenues. Waverly, Ia. — This city is shortly to have a first class floral establishment as P. A. Case is planning to build green- houses. Ithaca, N. Y.— Crozier & Feeley have sold the property at 48 South Cayuga street, including the greenhouses, to Alfred J. Smith for $2,600. i8gg. The American Florist. 1163 ..CARNATIONS.. Rooted Cuttings. PerlOO PerlOOO 0. n Crane. ready May 10,. $10.00 $75 00 White Cloud, " " 1, 5.00 40.00 Mary Wood, " " 10, 2.50 20.00 Oen. Maceo, ready now 10.00 75.00 Oen. Gomez, " " 10.00 Glacier, " " 10.00 Melba, " " 10.00 America, " " 10.00 Gold Nugget. " " 5.00 40.00 John Young. " " 5.00 40.00 New York. •' " 5.00 40.00 Argyle. " " 5.00 40 00 Evelina. " " 5.00 40.00 Jubilee, " " 2.50 20.00 Daybreak, " " 2.50 20.00 and other standard varieties. F. Dorner & Sons Co. UA FAYETTE, IND. Carnations, Smilax and ...Pansies. GOOD STOCK AT ORDI- NARY PRICES. ALBERT M. HERR. | LANCASTER. PA. THE BIG 6 CARNATIONS. White Cloud. Gold Nugget and Mrs. Bradt, Ifo.OO per 100. jqO.OO per lOIXI. Jubilee, Daybreak and Flora Hill, $3.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Also nine most promising novelties of '99 and fifteen leading st.iudard varieties. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. CARNATIONS Well rooted, strong, healthv cuttings. Argyle $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000 Daybreak 1.60 " 10.00 L. McGowan 1.00 " 7,50 Emily Pierson 1.00 '■ 7.50 Wm. Scott 1.00 " 7.50 Cash with order. MARTIN A. MAGNUSON, 3309 N. \re8tern Ave., i^tation X. Chicago. CARNATIONS, c^?^ Evelina $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 Empress 3.50 " 30.00 Argyle 3.00 Painted Lady 3.00 Flora Hill 1.50 Boston Ferns from flats, $2.% to $3.00 per 100; good planta for 3-lncb pots. H. P. SMITH. - - PIQUA. O. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings of New and Standard sorts. Send for price list. WM. SWAYNE, - Kennett Square, Pa. BOX 226. VIOLETS, VIOLETS, VIOLETS! penoopenoou Swanley White, 2-ln. pow $3.00 $25.00 runnera 1.00 7.50 Lady H. Campbell, 2 In. pots 2.60 20.00 runners 75 5 OO Marie Louise, 3-ln. pots 2.50 20.00 runners 75 5,00 California. slnKle, 3H-ln pots 2.60 20.00 runners 75 ,5.00 Princess of Wales, 2^-ln. pots 5.00 40.00 HENRY SMITH, 139 Monroe St., Grand Rapids, Mich. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS From FLATS Not Rooted Cuttings but HEALTHY YOUNG PLANTS FROM SOIL. You will get 100 plants to grow out of every 100 plants you pay us for. Worth 30 to 40 per cent more than inferior rooted cuttings shipped out of sand. STANDARD VARIETIES. PerlOO PerlOOO ARMAZIXDY $250 $20.00 DAYBREAK 2.50 20,00 FLORA HILL . 2,50 20.00 JUBILEE 2,50 20.00 LIZZIE McGOWAN 1.75 15.00 MAYOR PINGREE 2.50 20.00 PORTIA 2.00 15.00 TIDAL WAVE 2.00 15.00 VICTOR 3.00 25,00 WILLIAM SCOTT 2,00 15,00 VARIETIES OF 1898. Penooperiooo ARGYLE 5,00 BON TON 4,00 CERISE QUEEN 5.00 EVELINA 4,00 EMPRESS 5.00 GOLD NUGGET 5,00 MRS, JAMES DEAN .5,00 MRS, F, JOOST 5,00 JIRS. S. A, NORTHWAY 3.00 SNOW QUEEN 5.00 NEW YOKIv 6.00 40,00 35,00 40,00 30,00 40,00 40,00 40.00 20.00 40.00 40,00 New Varieties for 1899. rooted cuttings. V Price, per doz,, $2 00; per 100. $10,00; per 1000. $75,00, EVASSTON ,'.,per dozen, $2.00; per 100, $7.00; per 1000, $60.00. CANNAS. We have a fine stocli of all the best sorts. Write us for prices. YflUGttflN'S SEED STORE, ''"''^i^r^i'io'^^^^'- Y"" BeUer^neThan MRSi THOMAS Wi LAWSON9 ... BY BUYING OUR . . . Seedling Carnation Plants. Remember they are not from cuttings, but from hand-fertilized seed crosses of named winter- blooming varieties. Only $4.00 per 100, 25 for $1.00. We pay the postage. Cash with order. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington. D. C. New Hybrid Carnation Vulcan A First-Class Summer Blooming Carnation, a bright red, very free flowering variety, strong, erect grower, no stick needed. Well-established plants, from 2%-mc'a pots, 3 for 25 cts.; Ji.OO per dozen. $5.00 per 100; 25 at 100 rate. C. EISELE, nth and Jefferson Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. New Variegated Fancy CARNATION SANDUSKY. One that can be grown at a profit for two dollars per hundred blooms. TRY IT. $10.00 per hundred; $75.00 per thousand. wr. E>. HA^r^r^, Olyde, Olxio. 25% BELOW COST 5000 McGowan, 2000 Silver Spray. 1000 Emily Pierson, 500 Firefly, 500 Goldfinch, 2000 Scott, 2000 Ivory, 1000 Morello, 500 Eldorado, 2000 Flora Hill. If there is u florist in the United Stntes or Canada who A\ants some first-class slock at a bargain, now is the chance. Must be closed out before planting time. CHAS. CHADWICK. Lock Box II. GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. Carnations ROOTED CUTTINGS NEW and STANDARD. MARY A. BAKEK— I have 3000 plants and have made U blooms to the plant. ANNAC. EASTBDRN-900 plants and have made 8 blooms to the plant. AVere housed Sept. 24th, 1898. Send for descrijitive price list. LOUIS B. EASTBURN, Kennett Square, Pa. Carnation Cuttings. and clean 1 50 *' not rooted. strooK and clean 1 00 " Daybreak. Ivory and McGowan, rooted, extra strong l.UO '* not rooted, extra stronK 5^1 " LE MARS GREENHOUSES, Le Mara, la. 75,000 CARNATIONS 75,000 Fhit grown, well rooted, strong stock. CASH WITH ORDER. Per 100 Per 1000 GOLIATH (new), rose pink .... $8.00 $70.00' SNOW QUEEN (new), white . . . 5.00 40.00' DNCLE SAM (new), variegated. . 5.00 40.00 PLUTO (new), dark cerise .... 3.00 20.00 MRS. S. A. NORTHWAY 2.50 18.00 GENESEE l.."SO 12.00 VICTOR 3.00 25.00 McBURNEY 2.50 20.00 JUBILEE 2.50 20.00 ARMAZINDY 2.00 15.00 TRIUMPH. 2.00 15.00 MAY'OR PINGREE 2.50 20.00 DAYBREAK 1.50 12.00 FLORA HILL 2.00 15.00 TIDAL WAVE 1.60 12.00 ROSE QUEEN, SCOTT ... ... 1.50 12.00 HENRY A. NIEMEYER, Erie, Pa. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings, Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS IT WILL PAY YOU to grow the Princess of Wales Violets. Like its namesake, it is a beauty. Strong, 2-in. plants, $5 per 100; $40 per 1000. Strong, rooted runners, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Acidress S. S. SKIDELSKY. 1653 No. 7th St., PHILADELPHIA. 1164 The American Florist. April 22, Pittsburg. TRADE IS GOOD AND STOCK NOT IN OVER SUPPLY.— PRICES HOLD UP.— BEDDING PLANTS AT THE MARKET. — VISITORS. Business for the past week has been pretty fair, with stock sufficient for the demands, and prices remain unchanged. Many florists regret that fashion has decreed the doing awa3' with wearing of flowers at theatres, for the Metropolitan Opera CompL-ny has just closedaremark- ably successful engagement here, the most fashionable event of the season. The fine weather this week has afforded those having bedding plants a chance to make an outdoor display at the markets. Dave Gass made a very good exhibit for an early one, showing some exceptionally fine specimens of oxalis in baskets and pots. Joseph Bechtel is in charge and reports business good for the commence- ment of the season. W. J. Boas, representing Edwards & Docker, and Emert Ashley, representing Henry A. Dreer, both of Philadelphia, are here this week. Regia. New Haven, Conn.— J. N. Champion and Mrs. Champion have enjoyed a southern vacation, stopping at Washing- ton and Old Point Comfort. East Santa Cruz, Cal.— I see that a correspondent credits Burlingame with having the first house on the Pacific coast glazed with butted glass but I have had a house so glazed for three years and another for two years. W. E. King. LATANIA BORBONICA. 2-lnchpot8 JO.eOperdoz.; $4 00 per 100 4 ■■ 3.60 " 20.U0 6 •• extraflne 4.76 " 36 00 K " a.OO " 70.00 " 8 " from tl.50 to $2.26 per plant; $16 00 to »24 00 per doz. Fine Bpeclmen plants from $3.00 to $5.00 apiece. ARECA LUTESCENS. 4-lnohpots S85.C0perl00 6 " 4 plants In pot. . .fiOcts. apiece, 50.00 '^ 8 " 3 '■ •■ ..$1.00 Fine large plants from $5.00 up Kentla Belmoreana and Forgterlana — 4-lnch pots $35.00 per 100 5 •• $6000to75.00 ■■ B " l.OOto 1.25 apiece Larueplants from S.OOto 10.00 PhoenL^ Kecllnata.— 4-ln. pots, good plants 20c each ; $18.00 per 100 5-ln. pots, good plants fficeach; $;W00perIUO 6-ln. pots, good plants liUceach; $36.00 per 100 Cocoa Weddeliana, 2-ln pots, fine, $15 CO per 100, and larger plants from 20 cts. up. Flcns Elastica, fine, well-grown plants. 6-ln. pots and larger, from 35 eta. up. Pandaiiu8 Utllis, 4-ln. pots, $25.00, and 5-ln. pots, $4O0Operl0O; Bne plants. „^ Azalea Indica, 10-12 heads. .50c each, $40.00 per 100 .. •• 12-14 •• 76c ■• fiS 00 • • '* larger plants froml.OOup. Dbl, white Primula, strong. 2!.<-ln. plants 7. OO per 100 FERNS, have about 20.000 of one assortment, from 2-ln. pots, In flee condition. $:i 00 a 100, $27.50 a 1000. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill. Allegheny, Pa. L. D. TELEPHONE 872. ALBERT FUCHS, (Established 1884.) PALMS, FERNS, FICUS Latanla Borbonlca, ready for 3-lnch; strong, $6 00 per 100. Fine, strong stock of B'erns for dishes. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per lOOO. Asparagus plumosus nanus. 5-lnch. $8.00 per 100. Flcus elastica. 5-lnch. $6 00 per doz.; 6-Inch, $e 50; 3 to 6 feet high. 11.50 to $3 00 each. Sword Ferns, 4)4 Inch, ready for 6-Inch, $10 00 per 100. Twenty-one modern Greenhouses. Medal awarded on Palms at World's Fair, 1893. 2059-73 N. Halsted St.. CHICAGO. ILL. WANTED HOLLYHOCKS, in four or five separate colors. Strong plants. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. 84-86 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. DREER'S SPECIAL OEEER OP Hardy Perennial PlfltlfC ^^^ 3UMMER CUT F i(lllld««» FLOWERS Hardy Perennials are profitable stock for the retail florist to plant, not only as an attractive addition to his outdoor display in summer, but by a judicious selection of varieties suitable for cutting they will often be found useful to help out the regular stock of cut flowers. The following species and varieties are the most desirable for the purpose Per 100 Achillea, The Pearl, fine double white flow- ers, strong, 3-in, pots. S 4.00 Anthericum Liliastrura, St. Bruno's Lily . . 5.00 Liliago. St. Bernard's Lily . . . 5.00 Antherais Tinctoria Kelwayi, hardy golden Marguerite, strong, 2H-in. pots 4.00 Aquilegia Chrysantha, yellow Columbine, 3-in. pots . . 5.00 " Coerulea, blue Columbine, 3-in. pots 5.00 Californian hybrids, choice mixed, 3-in. pots . . 5.00 Hardy Asters (Michaelmas Daisies), 10 choice varieties . . - 8.00 Aster grandiflorus, rare and fine 13.00 Holtonia Asteroides 6.00 " Latisquama 6.00 Campanula Persicifolia Alba, strong . . . . 6.00 Pyramidalis, Chimney Bell- Flower 10.00 Caryopteris Mastacanthus, Blue Spiraea . . 6.00 Coreopsis Grandiflpra, one-year clumps . . . 6.00 Dictamnus Frasinella Alba, very strong . . 10.00 Rosea, " , . 8.00 Doronicum Caucasicum 8.00 Kupatorium ( 'cnlestinum, clumps 6.00 Funkia Alba, strong, ... 8.00 Gaillardia Grandiflora, 3-in. pots 5.00 Gypsophilla Puniculata, strong, one year old 6.00 Heleuium Grandicephallum Striatum, new . 8.00 Heliopsis Pitcherianus, strong 6.00 HelianthusMultiflorusfl.pl 6.00 Maximiliana 6.00 Rigidus : 6.00 Helenium Pumilum, 4-in. pots 10.00 Hypericum Moserianum, strong 6.00 Heuchera Sanguinea, 3-iu. pots 8.00 Iris Ktempleri, 20 finest named varieties . . 10.00 " choice mixture 8.00 Lobelia Cardiualis, strong, 3-iii. pots , . , . 4.00 " " Queen. Victoria " " ... 5.00 Lyslmachia Clethroides 6.00 Lychnis Chalcedonica fl. pi., 3-in. pots . . . 12.00 " Viscaria Splendens, double red. . 5.00 " Vespertina Alba, double white, 2-in. pots 6.00 Platycodon Mariesii, strong, one year old . . 6.00 " Japonica fl. pi., new, strong . . 8.00 Physostegia Virginica, strong 6.00 Alba, new 15.00 Phlox, in 20 finest varieties, 29i-in. pots . . 5.00 Pyrethrum Hybridum, choice mixture, 4-in. pots . 12.00 " TJliginosum, strong 6.00 Rudbeckia Golden Glow, " 5.00 Newmauni, " 10.00 Scabiosa Caucasica, one year old . ... 10.00 Statice Armeria 4.00 " Latifolia. one year old. .... 600 Tritoma Uvaria Grandiflora, strong 6.00 clumps 10.00 Pfitzeri, new 10.00 Yucca filamentosa, strong . 10.00 For a full line of Perennials consult our current quarterly wholesale list. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., • PHILADELPHIA, PA. HARDY PHLOX From 2-inch pots, extra strong. White; white, pink eye; white, violet eye; rose; deep red; lilac, striped white; purple, mottled white; salmon, rosy eye; purple. Price $2.50 per 100; |20.00 per 1000. On all orders of $5.00 and over, expressage prepaid to any part of the United States. Cash please, or good relerences. EDWARD B. JACKSON. °'t^gg^°- We like to have you tell our advertisers that you read our paper. New, Rare and Beautiful Plants! SPECIAL SURPLUS OFFER. CATTLEY'S GUAVA, elegant ever- green fruit plant, strong, from 3-in. pots, 10 to 12 in. high — GOc. per doz., $4 per 100. PHIENIX LEONENSIS and P. farinifera, most vigorous palms, healthy, commencing character, in 4-in. pots, root bound, 15 to 20 in. high— $2 per doz., $15 per 100 (fine to grow on). CARICA PAPAYA, magnificent tropi- cal foliage, pot grown, 15 to IS in. high, $2 per doz. CROTON PICTURATUM, one of the best bedders, 2-in. pots, 5 to 6 in. high —40c. per doz., $3 per 100; 2V2-in. pots, 7 to 10 in. high— 50c. per doz., $4 per 100; 3-in. pots, 15 to 20 in. high— $1.25 per doz., $10 per 100. CROTON CHRYSOPHYLLA and others, 5 to 8 in. high— 60c. per doz., $5 per 100. GREVILLEA ROBUSTA, makes quick show as a bedder, 3-in. pots, 12 to 15 in. high— 50c. per doz., $3 per 100; 15 to 18 in. high— 60c. per doz., $4.50 per 100. PANDANUS UTILIS, 5in. pots, 10 to 12 in. high— $3 per doz., 6-in. pots, 12 to 15 in. high — $4 per doz. PRUNUS CAROLINIANA, grand ever- green, hardy and may be grown into specimens as Lauras nobilis, and just as handsome, pot grown, 15 to 18 in. high— 60c. per doz., $4.50 per 100; 18 to 20 in. high — 75c. per doz. , $5 per 100. ERIOBOTRYA JAPpNICA, "Loquat," as handsome as Ficus elastica, very fine, 15 to 18 in. high, pot grown — $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. PANAX PLUMATUM, elegant decora tive specimen plant, 3-in. pots, S to 12 in. high— $3 per doz. ARALIA GUILFOYLEI, variegated fo- liage, like above, very useful, 10 to 12 in. — $3 per doz. PHIENIX RECLINATA, 2in pots, very strong— 60 c. per doz.. $4 per 100. LATANIA BORBONICA, 2-in pots, strong— 40c. per doz., $3 per 100. All above uri' liiiiltli.v, vigorous, free from \u- sects auil ill '■\'-''Ilfiit shape to j^row iuto ready inoiK-'y; wr ]i:i\e too many of them for our retail use. Oup packing is the very lightest and we can please you every time. If samples are wanted, remit one-tenth the dozen price and we will mail them. REASON ER BROS. Successors to JOHN SAUL, Washington, D. C ONECO, FLORIDA. ROYAL PALM NURSERIES. j8gg. The American Florist. 1165 Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarias, Stock enormous, quality the tinest. SANDER, Bruges, Belgium. agent: a. DIMMOCK, 60 Veaey Street. • - ■ NEW YORK. Orchids! ^ follow shortly. LAGER & HURRELL, s"m"'t. n- J- Orchid Qrowers and Importers. ORCHIDS. We are now collectlrm best varletlefl of Lfella Anceps All>a, and booli uniers for March and April deUvery, at »90 per 100. This price Is f. o. b , but will Include freltrht on all orders reaching us before March loth. Florist's sample collection of 20 varieties orchids, parcel postpaid, SiS.OO. J. A.. IVIoDOWKI^Iv, Apartado 167, CITY OF MEXICO. MARIE LOUISE.. Rooted cuttings. perfectly clean and health v: grown in cool housos-60 cts. a 100, $8.00 a iOOO. Unrooted. 1-5 less above prices. SMILAX, strong, from 3-in. pots, $1.50 a 100. Violets. R. KILBOURN. Cash with order. CLINTON, NEW YORK. SPECIAL OFFER. %\rT Erica persoluta alba, in lull bloom in a week's tiiiif, $10 00 PIT 100. Erica Melanthera (Frasrans), extra large, $15.00 per 100. Smaller plants, $8.00 per 100. Cash must accompany all orders. P.O. Box 78, A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point. (Jueensborough, NEW YORK. N. Y. '" GERANIUM AMERICA we offer a variety par e.xcellence — dwarf, strong grower, immense bloomer and hardly two flowers are colored alike on one plant. The grandest production imaginable. Ready next spring. Ask for photo, FREE. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. ROOTED CUTTINGS Golden Bedder and Ver- schaHeltil Coleus, Tic per 100; $u per 1000. Double Grant Geranium Cuttings, $1.25 per 100; $10 per loto, Smilax seedlings, good. strouK plants from flats, 40c per 100; 14 per 1000. 2Hi-in. pots: Purple Hello- trope, $2,25 per 100. Smilax, $1 25 per 100: SB per ItO, good plants. Golden Bedder and Verschaffeltll Coleus. $2 25 per 100: $20 per 1000 Mixed Coleus, 0 varieties, our selection. $2 per 100; $15 per 1000. Ireslne, $2 per 100. Ampelopsls Yeltchll. 2 yrs , $3.25 per lOO. Aspara- gus roots. 2 vrs. 50c per 100: $4 per 1000. Address R. I. HART. Mgr.. Ho.\ -241, Hackettstown. N. J. Rooted Cuttings. CARNATIONS— DAYIiRKAK, $1.50 per 100; $liOO per 1000. PINKS— ANNA BOLEYN, $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000. ^^Cash with order. C. SOLTAU & CO.. 199 Grant Ave.. JERSEY CITY. N. J. SPECIAL OFFER. CHEAP FOR CASH. Selected Mammoth Verbenas, from 2^ Inch. In bud anonies, mixed $1.00 Pardauthus Sinensis 40 Phlox, 12 choice named 75 " 12 choice field grown . . , LOO ■■ ama>na 75 " Caroliniana ovata .... LOO '" subulata 50 Pyrethrum uliginosum ... .50 Peotstemon barbatus Torreyi. . . .75 Physalis Pranchetti 75 field grown . 1,00 Platycodon grandiflorum 75 double 1.00 Mariesi . . . .75 Polygonum, Mountain Fleece . . .75 Saualine. 3 yrs. . . .50 Ranunculus acris fl. pi 50 Rudbeckia Golden Glow . . .40 " field grown .75 " maxima 1.00 suhtomentosa 75 Salvia lyrata 75 Santoliua incana .50 bedum Maximowiczii . . . , , - .50 " spectabilis 60 Spiriea fllipendula fi. pi 75 palma'aelegans 1.00 Stachys lanata 75 Statice latifolia 75 Tanacetum vulgare ........ .75 crispum 50 Tradescantia Virginica 75 " Coccinea 75 Veronica aniethystina 50 incana . 75 spicata 75 Viola, double Russian ... .60 HARDY GRASSES. Arundo Donax ... . . 1.00 Eulalia gractllima unlvittata . , . .75 " Japonica variegata 75 Zebrina 1.00 Phalaris arundinacea variegatJi . .60 Uuiola latifolia LOO 100 $6.00 2.50 4.00 6.00 4.00 600 3.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 5.00 5. IX) 3.00 3.00 2.50 4.00 6.00 5.00 .5.00 3.00 3,00 3.50 5.00 6.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 5.00 6,00 3,50 6.00 5.00 5.00 6.00 3.60 6.00 Five per cent discount for cash with order. J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. Begonia Semperfiorens "Duchess of York." Rich yellow folia^'e, fiowurs whitf, sutVused with delicate pink; excjuisite; $2,00 per doz. Begonia Semperfiorens "Moonbeams." Ri(.-h g..ldtMi fcliiit'o. pun- white llowers; $2.00 per dozen. Begonia Semperfiorens "Bijou" (owarf vuican). A dw;irf lonu of the rich (Tiiiisoii-llowerea variety; $1.35 per dozen. Begonia Semperfiorens "Double Vernon." $1.25 per dozen. All the above are likely to prove the forerunners of vjiluable additions to this popular race of bedding Be^onias. EDWI^ LONSDALE, wyndmoor. Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia, Pa. IN BEST ..VARIETIES SPECIALTIES ROSES, from 3-lnoh pots. CARNATIONS, for faU delivery. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prices low. Send for list. VIOLETS. M/OOO BROTHERS, FISHKILL, N. Y, Dracaena Indivisa. 6 inch, pot grown |18.00 and $20.00 per 100 5-inch, pot grown 15.00 and 18.00 RoseClothildeSoupert, 2J4-inch.... 3.00 Begonia Vernon. 2>4-inch 2.50 Geraniums, 25^-inch, 825.00 per 1000; t3.fl0 per ICO. Cash, please. CARL HA6ENBURGER, West Mentor, 0. Ampelopsis Veitchii Pot grown, three to four feet, $6.00 per J 00. Oxalis Ortgiesi Extra strong plants from 2 1-2 inch pots, $5.00 per 100. VIGK& HILL CO., Rochester, N..Y. Successful Growers are Wanted To know that they can dispose of all their surplus stock fay adver- ....„.,.. tising in the American Florist. TRY IT NOW. 1166 The American Florist. April 22^ Saginaw, Mich. NEWSY JOTTINGS FROM THE CITY ON THE BAY. — GOOD BUSINESS. — NOTES FROM VARIOUS ESTABLISHMENTS. — BUILDING TO BE DONE. Hustle and bustle, with not a moment to spare will about describe the condition of affairs here. The florists are kept busy, very busy, and stock, though apparently plentiful, will scarcely suffice to go the rounds. Chas. Frueh, Jr., has been admitted into his father's partnership, the name of the new concern being Chas. Frueh & Son. With a thorough knowledge of the business, a splendid education and busi- ness training, Mr. Frueh, Jr., will have a comparatively easy path to traverse. Messrs. Frueh & Son intend making extensive improvements about their greenhouses. They will build two large houses, one for palms and the other for asparagus and smilax, which will be of the modern sort and equipped with the best appliances. The John C. Moninger Co., Chicago, supplies the material. With Wm. Roethke & Sons things are in tip-top shape. Their roses and carna- tions present a sight worthy of a day's journey to behold. Three additional rose houses, each to cover 18x170 will be built during the early spring, while three of their older houses will be extended about twenty feet each. As the Roethkes never do things by halves, it goes with- out saying that their new houses will be models of their kind. Grohmann Bros, seem to have learned the secret, if a secret it is, of growing palms, their kentias, arecas and latanias of various sizes proving conclusively that they know how to treat them. Nor do their Beauties and other stock lack quality. With one of the brothers man- aging the greenhouses and the other one taking charge of the store, things with this firm move along swimmingly. Not the least interesting was my call on the sturdy John B. Goetz, whom I found amid "stacks" of blooms of all kinds and innumerable boxes ready for shipment. Mr. Goetz is a successful all around grower and besides his retail trade, which is quite extensive, he does a a fine wholesale business. The rhododendron, like the azalea, seems to be gaining popularity and the finest lot I have yet seen was that at Frueh & Son's, the plants being fine, with perfect crowns and a mass of blooms. The variety I saw, it my mem- ory serves me right, is called Felix de Savage. Homo. PRINCESS Of WALES VIOLETS About 3000 large clumps capable of dividing into many plants, at $.3.00 per 100 clumps. AMERICAN ROSE CO.. Washington, P. C. SPECIAL OFFER. Cyclamen Perslcum Splendena (kIk ), finest strain 1q the world, guaranteeil true to color, strong plants, 5-8IeaveB. $3.00 per 100; $25 00 per lOUO; from 2|^ inch pots, ready Mav Ist. *5.0it per 100: $40 00 per lOOO. Dracicna Indlvlsa, Xatania Borhonlca. from tlata, BtronK, OOc per doz.; $3 00 per 100. Cannas started from sandbed. Mme. Crozy, Florence VaiiKlian. Alphonee Bouvler. t^ueen Charlotte, SiJ.OO per 100. Beiionla Vernon and ArKentla Guttata from 2-lncli pots, $2 Ot) 100. Satisfaction unaranteed. PAUL MAPER, Eaat Stroudsburg, Pa. PRINCESS Of WALES VIOLETS True stock. A money maker. Fine plants in 2i4-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Divided plants and well rooted runners, strong, $-.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. CYCA8. a few large plants in tubs with 30 to 36 leaves, 36 to 43 inches long. Will be sold cheap. JOHN G. HEINL & SON, Terre Haute, Ind. ■^*l*^92*19&'^ft! |QSQQQQ»SSQQSQS«QQSQQ! iSSQQSQSSi ROSES! ROSES! ROSES! Strong, Healthy Plants Out of 2;2-lnGh Pots. THE rOLLOWINO VARIETIES at $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1000. Agrippina Bridesmaid Beaute Inconstant Catlierine Mermet Clothilde Soupert Coquette de Lyon Dr. Grill Duchess de Brabant Gen. de Tartas Jules Finger La Princess Vera Mme. J. Schwartz Mme. F. Rruger Mme. Schwaller Mme. de Watlewille Marquis de Viviens Marie Van Houtle Marie Guillot Henry M. Stanley Mrs. DeGraw Papa Gontier Princess Sagan Queen's Scarlet The Brida Ihe Queen White Rambler Pink Ramliler Yellow Rambler THE FOILOWINO VARIETIES at $3 per 100, $25 per 1000. Perle des Jardins Meteor Climbing Meteor Maman Cochet Malmaison Kaiserin A. Victoria Pink La France Crimson Rambler A very fine assortment, splendid stock, out of 21 ■-in. pots, including best Reds, Pinks and Whites, at $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1000. Hybrids SCHMIDT & BOTLEY, i? Si3iring:field.9 = Olaio. % Rooted Cuttings Carnations We otter well-rooted cuttings ol tlie following Carnations, all in fine condition. Place or- o ^v ic:x^.A.ar lojv® . Per 100 Per 1000 I Wm. Scott sr.OO S7. 501 Jubilee Nancy Hanks.. 1.00 7.50 | Mayor Pingree Per lOO Per 1000 McCov Tidal Wave. Kohinoor.. 7.50lAlaska 1.50 7.50|Nivea 1.50 7.50 Daybreak 1.50 12.501 Evelina 3.00 Flora Hill 1.50 12.50 Per 100 Per 1000 Bridesmaid $2.50 S20.00 Bride Z.50 20.00 NEW CARNATION EVANSTON. JS®^A11 plants and cuttiiifjs sold under the condition that if not entirely satisfactory they are to be REINBERG BROS., 51 Wabash Ave,, Chicago. Roses! Roses! strictly flrst-class stock. Brides, Maids, Meteors iind Perles, strong, IV- in., $2.50 per 100. Kaiserin, $3.50 per 100; Beauty $6 per 100. Our rose plants are acknowledged to be the finest supplied to the trade. Place your order with us for immediate or future delivery if vou want the choicest stock. elected cuttiu only. pots, at 50 cts. per 100; $4.00 per 1000, delivered. This is the way to buy your Snulax .■ind save the large expense in freight on pot I'lants. Can supply any quantity on short notice. pancipc From cold frames, big plants full of of > buds and bio -$3.00 pe , from the choicest ictlv itl] nr.lor. Send for list. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO.. Springfield, III. SURPLUS STOCK BY EXPRESS. ^e>x 100 Dracienas, 5-lDCh pots., %\h IX) 4-lnchpot8 10.00 " S-lnch potfl 5.00 600 S. A. Nutt Geranium. 2i4Hnch poU :iOO 200 La Favorite ' 2H-lnch pots 3.00 2000 Mme. Salierol " 2-1 och pots 2.00 tjiK) Vlnca Varlegata,2M-lncb pots 2. CO 5U0 " ■' In flats 1.50 Coleus, rooted cutttnKS, VerscbaHeltlt and Golden Queen. 7i>c per 100 by mall ; ft; per 1000 by express. " Mixed rooted cuttings, 00c per lUO by mall; $5 per 1000 by express, liellolrope. rooted cutttuKs, $1.00 per UX) by mall. 5 plants at 100 rate. Cash with order. WM. A. CLARK & SON.'^^^l'eS^t'gifu^kY. Please mention the American Florist. Sunray Fuchsia. Rooted Cuttings, good strong ones, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. MARECHAL NIEL ROSES, rooted cuttings, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000. ' capable of tak- FISHER & SON, 901 So. Market St., - - CALION, O. i ROBT. CRAIG & SON | I Roses, Palms f i"?^ , : Aj and Novelties in Decorative Plants. (^ Market and 49th Street, PHILADELPHIA PA. Moteors, Kaiseriiis, Woottous', Perlos ami IJoauties, in 2-in. pots. Send 50c. or $1.0U for samples of varieties you want. GERANIUMS, t^^^r^^^i OEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. i8gg. The American Florist. 1167 THE NEW ROSE ADMIRAL DEWEY color a delicate flush pink, shading to white. A large, full and fragrant flower; long, stiff stems, requiring little tying, A remarkably free bloomer; very hardy. PRICE FROM 2!^-INCH POTS: plant SI.OOI SO plants 500 plants Seind i.tr%. yov»r orders e^rly. 200.000 CARNATION CUTTINGS, well rooted, stiindard .ind fancy varieties; prices upon re(iiiest. Blooming Plants for Easter in larye varieties, your wants. AVe can supply them LAKE VIEW ROSE GARDE^$, Jamestown, N. Y. Wholesale Growers Cut Flowers, Plants and Palms. Prime Stock for Forcing. Ready for a Shift. JOSEPH LAIHR & SONS ROSES. Per too Per 10C0 LA FRANCE $2 50 |2S.0O WHITE RAMBLER 2.50 25.00 YELLOW RAMBLER 2.50 25.00 EMPRESS OF CHINA 2 50 25 00 TERMS CASH. JOSEPH LAIHR & SONS, Box 280, SPRIN6FIELD, OHIO. Mention the American Florist. BRIDESMAID A SPECIALTY! I have them in quantity; the qual- ity is sure to please you. Also a few hundred BRIDES. Write for prices on the various sizes to STEPHEN MORTENSEN, - Southampton, Pa. Bucks Co.. - near Philadelphia. Mention The American Florist. Fine Kaiserin Roses... -'=-'^'^''-'o-^'« Strong and healthy, $3.00 per 100. C-ASH M ITU fiRDER. CHAS. DUERR, Park Ridge, III. w-^ 2^=inch, strong. 2 and 3 \J £\ ^ C^ ^ ^y® cuttings, $2.50 per J^^_/^5^^3 100; $25.00 per 1000. BRIDES, MAIDS, PERLES, METEORS, WHITE COCHET. Also a choice collection of DRY CANNA ROOTS, $2.00 per 100. The E. HIPPARD CO., - Youngstown, 0. VIOLETS. %\'l^A\^ Stroni: clumps Marlp lAJut^e and Farquliar, $4.00 per 100. Runners 75c per ll«l. Cash with order. CEO. BISCHOFF, Ann Arbor, Mich. FROM 2' -IN. POTS. Bridesmaids per too, $3.00 Brides " 3.00 ROOTED CUTTINGS. Bridesmaids per too, $1.50 Brides " 1.50 BASSETT & WASHBURN, Greenhouses. HINSDALE. ILL. 76 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. "LADY DOROTHEA"! WINNER OF SILVER CUP as best New Rose, Chicago Chrysanthemum Show, November, 1S98. CERTIFICATES OF MERIT— New York and Toronto. THE FLORISTS' ROSE, a free bloomer; always an attractive and selling color. No bull heads. I PLANT $o.so I ICO PLANTS $25.00 I 12 PLANTS 4.00 I 250 " so. 00 I 500 PLANTS $75.00 1000 *' 125.00 I JOHN n. DLNLOP, Toronto, Canada. I "Zts. roses and carnations, "^lis. We offer strong, clean Rose plants in 2-inch pots; also nice, clean Carnation cuttings, thoroughly rooted. ROSE PLANTS. Per mo Per 1000 METEOR $3 00 $25.00 BRIDE 3.00 25.00 BRIDESMAID 3.00 25.00 PERLE 3.00 25.00 CARNATION CUTTINGS. Per too Per 1000 ARGYLE $2.50 ARMAZINDY 2.00 SCOTT 1.00 McGOWAN 1.00 Special care given to packing and shipping of orders. $20.00 15.00 7.50 7.50 J. A. BUDLONG, City Store, 37 and 39 Randolph St. .^ WHOLESALE FLORIST. ^CHICAGO. MAID OF HONOR ^^ BRIDESMAID EXCELLED BY THIS NEW ROSE. Formerly called CLARA BARTON Plants In 2'4-Inch pots now ready PRICE: Per 100, S15.OO-50at lOUrate; per 1000, $125.00-250 at 1000 rate. HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., 813 Elm St., Cincinnati, 0. E. G. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind. Va'le'bT F- R- PIERSON CO., Tarrytown, N. Y. Fine Kaiserin Roses out of 21 2 and 3-inch pots, ready to plant for summer bloom Address COLE BROS.. - Peoria, III. ...AMERICAN ELORIST. when you write to an advertiser. ROSES. ROSES. iitii sto.'k. pot-s, at $;i.00 I BRIDES, METEORS. KAAIDS. PERLES. IM.-use mention Amerii-an Florist when writing. L L. MAY & CO., St. Paul, Minn. THE BOSTON FERN 'iS^^J^i'ATJ''''- — ■ l-lcue, Bedding Plants. A SPECIALTY. L n. fOSTEP, 45 Kinq Street, DORCHESTER, MASS. Pleiise Mention the .\merican Florist. 1168 The A MERicAN Florist. April 22, Grand Rapids. FLORISTS AND FARMERS GET TOGETHER. — MEETING AT THE HOME OF HENRY SMITH.— GROWERS OF BEDDING PLANTS PROPOSE TO RAISE PRICES TO FORMER LEVELS. The Florists' Club held its meeting at the greenhouses and residence of Henry Smith on Tuesday evening, April 18. The club was invited to meet with the Grand River Valley Horticultural Society, which was in session at the same place during the day. The farmers and fruit growers came in droves and it was one of the largest attended spring meetings in the history of the society. Much interest was taken in the condition of fruits in differ- ent parts of the country and as the weather has been very warm during the past week the condition of the trees could be more accurately reported. It seemed to be the general opinion that the fruit trees were not so badly injured as was supposed. Several interesting papers pertaining to horticulture were read. The florists did not attend as they should, owing probably to the heavy rain which set in during the afternoon. Those who were present had a very pleasant time and were royally enter- tained. The subject under discussion was spring flowers. Most of the talk was on prices and it was deemed advisable to try to form a trust on bedding stock, as there has always been considerable cut- ting in this line of goods. A committee of three was appointed to visit every grower of this class of stock and get them to meet at the store of Henry Smith on Saturday evening April 22. As this seems to be the age of trusts it is very likely that they will be able to form a combination that will make a go of it. The prices of spring plants have been so low here the past few years that we feel that we ought to try and get prices back to where they were. The growers here lost some glass by hail on April 11, but no one suffered to such an extent as to interfere with busi- ness, which has been very good since Easter. Chadwick. Carnations..... Chrysanthemums. QTRONG, fine plants that will grow for you as well as for us. Everything that is new and good will be found in our 1899 Price List. Send for it. It contains accurate descrip- tions of all varieties. Send us your orders to be figured on. We can do it and send you nice plants, too...*^?*.^^ H. Weber & Sons, OAKLAND, MD. Chry sauthemums , $i.(W iiiT lUIJ, $lsno per 1000. Rooted Cut- lirit;s, *l,r,(l |„r IIIO. $10.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, nul.rii, Ijf.irdi, $e.50 per 100; Vernon, $;i p.T lllli; l'.irlli:i (li.lteinirocher, $3 per 100. HELIOTROPES. FUCHSIAS, GERANIUMS, assorted, K-.w i.<-r inn. RUBRA BEGONIAS, irnin :! m. puts, $4,00 prr 100. COLEUS. *:;.»i) pi-T inn. MOONVINES, %-iA\) per 100. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. ROSES, CANNAS, MUMS, Strong 2 year Field Grown H. P. Roses in large assortment, $10.00 per 100, Strong 2 year Field Grown Moss Hoses, large assortment, $9.00 per 100. Strong 2 year Field Grown Cliinbing Roses in assortment, $S. 00 per 100. Strong 2 year Field Grown Crimson Ramblers $ls.00 per 100. Strong Field Grown Wichuriana fMerimorial Rose). $4. 00 per 100. NEW GERANIUMS Hru.uus, the set for CANNAsI:;'!: 1,0(10 2>< inch pot plants. Tea and EverWooitiing, in large assortment, $2. SO per 100. $20.00 per m. Hybrid Perpetual. 2!^ incli pots, $4.(KJ per IW, $35.1X1 per inOO. Climbing. 2}^ inch pots. super KNi, fHi.iK) per llKH). Clotilde Soupert (Strong), $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Moseila '^ I per UK I. $25.00 per 1000. ruant"s recent introductions. 10 Splendid New Doubles, the set for :.:-. 3 Splendid New Singles, the set for 50 cents. 5 Splendid New Hru.uus, tlie set for 8(1 cents. 3 Splendid New Aureole Section. Ihe set for 50 cents. Geraniums, Standard Varieties, $3.1111 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. the Best New and Standard Varieties. President Cleveland, best bright scarlet ass'.ng. $6.00 per 100. Duke of Marlborough, President McKinlev. Tarr>town and Kiiherl Christie, $10.00 per KKI. Chicago. Souv.de Antoine Crozy and President Carnut. $4.f)0 . Mrs. Fairman Rogers, Queen Charlotte. Mad. Crozy, F. Vaughan and A. Bouvier, $3.00 . $2=.(i0 per 1000. Cannas. our selection, all good standard varieties, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 • l(«K Strong clumps, Japonica Zebrina, Japonica Variegata and Gracilis Unlvltata, $s.(iii per 100. Choice collection of best market varieties, including: l>est of last ^ EULALIAS CHRYSANTHEMUMS DAHLIAS, whole n.ols. field grown, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1001.1. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, strong two year field grown. $8.00 perlOO. CLEIWIATIS, 'hree years, Jackmanii, Henryi and otherlarge flowered varieties, $25.00 per 100, " full assortment of greenhouse stock write for Florists' Wholesale Price List No. 5. It of Ornamental or Fruit Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Small Fruits, etc., see our Nurserymans' Trade List, or write us for prices, I I THE STORRS & HARRISON CO. Painesville, Ohio. M i.(iii(VirHiiiiiiiiiiOiiifiiViiiViiiifir(iMiifiiriifiViiiiiiiiiiiMiff. 200 West Side Ave., JERSEY CITY. N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS... Our collection of novelties for '99 is very complete, including Independence, the earliest white; Mrs. Fred L. Button, the earl}' white from California, and Yellow Ivory, as well as all others. Also a full line of standard varieties. For descriptions see our Catalogue. Free on Application. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, - Mich. My prize winners carried off the htKbeat natlonHl boDora yet awarded the dahlla—a diploma and cold medal at the Omaha E.vpoBltlon. Get my catalogae before orderlnK elsewhere. Box 382. W. W. WtLMORE. Denver. Col. Aster id Sem Mixed; Ca Flowering Plants „ ^ tions. Hardy Annual, China Pink; Pansy mixed, Phlox Drum- mondii, White and Mixed; Sweet William, Wall- flower and others. From seed bed, 25c. per 100. If liv mail, .1.1.1 10,■t^. ..\lni. HEUANTMUS MUL.TIFL.ORUS, S'j-inih p. .Is. $■: ■ 1110. ;ood. 1 old. ENGLISH IVY. 1...1S, $-J (10 [.IT lllll, LEMON VERBBNAS, stron-..' plants. 3 inch ■ KKI. 2H-in. pots, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, m $-.MIO p. r 1(1(1, JI.-vllO per 1001). CELERY Mil. I ..lliev v.-.tMl.l.' pliuits. Send for R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md. i8gg. The American Florist. 1169 Verbena King SAYS: "Jones pays the Ireight," so do we on all rooted cuttings and until further notice we will sell our fiue Mammoth Verbenas {oi bOc per 100, 85 00 ^ ^^^— . P^^ ^^ **• ^^ ^^^ ^°°'" ''^^^^^^^BF^ ed,, true to name. strictly free from lust or mildew. Our Ver. benas go everywhere; it make*; no difference where you live, we guar- antee to reach you in safety and guarantee satis- laction. What more can you ask? Just try us and we will do the rest. We can fill all orders for Verbenas at the following prices: 60c per 100, 85.00 per 1000, 5000 ff22 00, 10 00 840.00, 25,000 for 895.00, 50,C00 for 8175.00. Yes, and we have them, too. VERBENA PLANTS. Our Mammoth Verbena Plants are now ready. These are tine, strong plants, sure to please you. $2 per lOO, 818 per 1000. REDUCED PRICES on Carnation Cuttings to close them out quick; guaranteed to please: Flora Hill, Morello, Mayor Pingree, Daybreak. $1.50 per 100: Wm. Scott, $1.00 per \\}fi\ Lizzie McGowan, Portia, «1.00 per 100, $7.50 per 1000. AGERATUM Copes Pet, blue, and Lady Isabel, white, 50c per 100, $4 per 1000. Remember, we prepay mail and express charges on all rooted cuttings. ^^That cash please. C. HUMFELD, The Rooted Cutting Specialist, Send for new ll8t. CLAY CENTER. KAN. ALL SOLD. Our Geraniums are all sold for this season, except a few thousand Skeleton. Kose and Happy TbouRht, from soil, %1 OO per 100; 2>t-lncli pots {3.00 per 100. COLFUS by the KKXl, 111,000 or 50.000, ready at all times. C. Verschalteitll and Golden Queen. Hi. 00 per 1000; In variety, t.i.00 per 10(jO. VersohalTeltll and Queen, In 2 Inch pots $!,'>. 00 per 1000. Mareuerite Double Golden, $2.00 per 100; 21ncb pots, $2 00 per 100. Ginnt AIVBSum, 1\ir\-a. pots, $3 00 per 100; rooted cuttings. II OO per 100. Ageratuin. blue and white, 80c per ICO; »6 per 1000; 2-lnch pots, 12 00 per 1110. Fuchsias, standard sorts. $1 SO per 100; $12.00 per 1000; 2Ve-ln. pots, S3.00 per 100. nouble Petunias, *1 26 per 100; 2>i-lnch pots, $2.00 per ICO. Stevia comp. var., $1.50 per ICO. Heliotrope, t> varieties. 11.00 per 100; $9.00 per lOOO. Vincas. var.. cuttlnjrs. $1.25 per 100: 4-lr stock, fine. $e.00 per 100; $60 00 per 1000; 2V.lnch pots. r2.00 per 111 I. The above are rooted cuttlnKs except where noted. B^~Cash must accompany all orders. J. E. FELTHOUSEN, - Schenectady, N. Y. Fine Stocky Plants Per 100 Altemanthreas, yellow, 81.50; red 82 CO Ageratums, 2J^ inch pots 2 00 Geraniums, 3 in. pots. 83.50, 4 in. pots 5 00 Carnations, 2 in. pots 2 50 Coleus, 2K in. pots 2 00 Brides and Bridesmaid Roses, April 15th 2 60 Centaurea Gymnocarpa. 2 in pots. 2 03 Smilax seedling. 50c 100, 81.00 1000. 2 in. pots, 1 00 Asparagus Sprengerii, ready May 15 ... . 4 00 Primroses, ready June 1st. Cash with order. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. THE LEADING VARIETIES IN — Per 100 Per liioo CABBAGE PLANTS * 20 $1 50 TOMATO PLANTS 25 2 OU Stroni;. ck':in iiud healthy. THE COTTAGE GARDENS, F. R. TuouNT.iN, IMKr. MACOMB. ILL. SURPLUS STOCK ^Sc™ 4^ pliiiits. in ^'ood assortmrut. Small quantities, Hots. uacb. Special low price on entire lot. ALMA S. PATTERSON, Fort Scott, Kan. Mention the American Florist. $1,444.24 l^ THE LAST 100 ORDERS, And Still They Come! CARNATION CUTTINGS FROM SOIL ONLY. Per 100 I Ars;vle $3.00 | Mrs. .Tas. Deal Evelinii 3.00 Gold Nugaet. lion Toil 4.00 I Empress Per 100 I Per 100 I Per 100 $4.00 Psyche 12.00 John Young $4.00 4.00 New York 4.00 | Evauston 6.00 3.00 1 Fiveciiltiiiss at 100 ratfs. 100.000 PLANTS AND CUTTINGS. .Mme. Salleroi, R. C LoDelia, " Iresines, red and yellow.. Golden Feverfew lOU, $1.00 1.00 1.00 (Jolfus, mixed New Yellow Marguerite. Vinca, mixed.... Smila.x from flats ■100, $1.00 1.00 1.00 I>i:*AJVT«S Per 100 Begonias, 2M in $2.00 3H in 4.00 5 in 6.00 Heliotropes, 2H ii 2.00 Velvet Plant, 2H in 2.00 Smila.x, strong, " 2.00 Little Gem Feverfew, 2M in. 2.00 Fuchsias, 2'.4 in Me.sembryanthemum Ereotura, 2'-^ in Mesembryanthemum, 4 i Geraniums, mixed, 2^^ ir named, 3^ i " mixed, 4^ ii Iris, German, 4 colors ■ Coleus. mixed. 2'4 in. . . 3.00 6.00 2.00 4.00 8.00 3.00 ■;.oo Per lOO Uouble white Geraniums in 4 varieties, 3H in $5.00 Salvias, Clara Bedman 2.00 R. C. 1.00 Peter", 2!..{ in 2.00 Marguerite, yellow, 2!'4 in.. 2.00 Southern Tyme. 29i in 2.00 Sweet Alyssum. flats 1.00 T> plants or cuttings at 100 rates. JHE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, B ABY PRIIVIROSE. ^I^,^^.THE NEWEST THING FOR EASTER and CIIRISTMAS BLOOMINO..^.^.^* Blooms in thumb pots, grows rapidly, soon fills a 5-in. pot and carries 50 to 100 sprays of rosy Bowers 12 to 18 inches long, which last four weeks when cut and wholesale at $2 per 100. In bloom the whole year. Grows finely in cold house. 12 plants for $1.50, lOO for SIO; express prepaid. New, Sweet-Scented $1000 Calla, Very dwarf and free bloomer. The fr:igr:mce of Violets and Lilies. Asparagus Sprengeri Will Soon Go Lp. 2-in., $4 per 100, express; 2.=i for $1.50, mailed; 100 seeds, $1. 31^ " 7 " " 25 ■' 2.50 " 1000 " 7. A. BLANC & CO., - rtiiladeiphia. 100,000 VERBENAS. THE CHOICEST VARIETIES IN CUIiTTVATION'. Fins pot plants, $2.60 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, 76c per 100: $6.00 per 1000; $60 per 10000 NO RUST OR MILDEW. PACKEO LIGHT, AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SEND FOR CIFICULAft. We are the Larcest Growers of Verbenas In the country. Onr plants cannot be surpassed. J. Iv. I>It,IvO:Pr, :Blooa3n.jstDt;ire;» I*^. Here I Am Again! ALL WELL-ROOTED. GOOD. STRONG CUTTINGS. Doz. lUII 1000 Ageratum Princess Pauline . . . $ .20 $1.25 $10.00 Fuchsias, 4 varieties 20 1.25 10.00 Heliotropes, 5 varieties 20 I.OO 9.00 Marguerites. Paris Daisy 15 .80 Lantana Amiel, new dwarf 30 2.00 (Orange Yellow) Smilax, from flats, nice plants , . .50 3.50 Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi 20 1.25 10.00 "Well, Yes," Don't let that bother you, we have lots of them, and well-rooted; will; get them to vou in good shape, don't care where you live. Golden Verschafleltii, Scarlet Verschaffeltii, Fire Brand, Tam O'Shanter, S. P. Gem, Alhambra, Fire King, Golden Crown, Midnight. Salvatore, John Goode, Minnie Goode, Combination, Mrs. F. Sanders, Nigger, per doz. 15c; per 100 75c; per 1000 $5.50. Express paid to all parts of the United States and Canada. I guarantee the above to be nice, strong, clean, well rooted cuttings. S. TsDANLEY. Macomb, Ml. THE JENNINGS STRAIN. plaOLS from > Pansies frames bud $I..SU per 100, by express or freight. No small plants left. Fin- est mixed Pansy Seed, $1.00 per pkt. Cash with Order. E. B. JENNINGS, l- B. 254, Southport. Conn. Grower of the finest Pansies. Easter Lilies and Plants Harrisii, excellent stork, bloom and bud. $12.00 jier 100. Otaheite Oranges, «ith fruit, bloom and buds, 50c to 75c each. Drac£en s Linden! and Massangrann, 7-inch pois. 12 to 15 leaves, $1.50 ea^h ; Fragrant. same size, $1.00 each. Dieffenbacbias, 5-inch pots, 50o each. Pandanus (jtilis, 6-inch pots, 20 to 25 leaves, 75c each. Latania Borbonica. from O-inch pots, 7 leaves. Seaforthia Elegans, 3 to 3i4 feet, 5 leaves, 75c each. Cocos Weddeliana and Marantas or Calanthea Zebrina, from 2i4-inch pots for ijirdinieres. etc., $1.50 per doz. $12 per IOC Cut Blooms and Buds less lo per cent, or $12 for same in pots NET. Send for prices for smaller stock for growing on. S. STIDER, - Anacostia, D. C. T.rkrklr TTck-i^Al i''iuc<-ariv wakifieid XlOOK .EXere: cabbage plams, trans, planted in cold Iranie, atSUcLs. per 100. AlONZO llSh, Bjx 420, Wabash, III. 1170 The American Florist. April 22^ Great Clearance has been going on in our warehouses during the past month. Anenormousquan- tity of Easter goods has been unloaded and Wheat Sheaves are being shipped by the case daily. This leaves us room to unpack and display our line of Parisian Baskets for Weddings and Commencements. They are superb and right up to date. In our own manufacture we have innumerable styles, fitted with zinc pans, especially adapted for the plant arrangements now so popular as gifts: Cork Bark for rustic decoration, Cycas leaves, from 8 inches to 52 inches long. Prime Cape flowers and Immortelles; in fact Everything you need for the spring trade at prices that it will pay you to consider. BAYERSDORfER & CO., 50-52-54-56 North rourth st., Philadelphia, Pa. Boston Florist Letter Go. MANUFACTURERS OF S^^Mjg^j. FLORGSTS' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and vaiN nlsliedt 18x30x1^ made In two sections* one for each size letter, elven away with, first order of 500 letters. Block Letters. 1 M or 2-lnch size, per 100, SS.OO. Script Letters. $4. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for Bale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. A. HERRMANN Manufac- turer Send for a price list. 404-406-408-4 10-4 12 £. 34th St . NEW YORK "of Florists' Supplies Florists' Supplies Furnished at l.iwrst pvicc-s for ijest quttlity, Such as: Cape Plowers, Cycas Iieaves and Wreaths, Puneral Shaves. Wire Frames, Metal Designs, Flower Bas- kets, Pern Dishes, etc. Cntiilojiue frei. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS. 52 Dey St.. New York. REED & KELLER 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. John Conley & Son, Manofactarers of 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET. HAIL For Insurance Against Damage by Hai* Address JOHN G. ESLER, - Sec'y F. H. A.^ SADDLE RIVER, N. J. .AN. Indispensable Adjunct To a successful wliolesale business is an up-to-date, accurate, complete Trade Directory. Such a book, 359 pages, con- taining the name and address of every florist, nurseryman and seedsman in America, will be mailed from this office on receipt of $2.00. \ AMERICAN FLORIST CO. \ 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. :^FIorists' Supplies. EXCLUSIVE IIHPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF New Illustrated Catalogue Free for the Asking. 25 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA. Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages Tiie Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON. OHIO. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FUIiL SIZE AND WTDB BOTTOMS. BULB PANS' AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRY BALSLEV, DETROIT. MICH,, Rep. 490 HOWARD ST. Tell your wants in the American Florist Standard Pots Made by Good Railroad Facilities For shipping. Special Attention Given to Mail Orders, and Special Sizes Made to Order. KELLER BROS. NORRISTOWN, PA. Price Lists Furnished on Application, FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS ""w^ List and SAMPLES FREE. i. 6i SWAHN S SONS, minneapol°s.^inn. Standards ^ T^ J FLOWER IrOXS If your greenhouses are within 500 mlle5 of the Capitol, write us; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets N. E. WASHINGTON, D. C. Minitton the AnuTlcMui Florist. iSgg. The American Florist. 1171 Cincinnati. THE FIRST CROCUS MAKES ITS ANNUAL APPEARANCE. — OUTDOOR PLANTING NOW PROGRESSING. — TRADE SLACK AND STOCK PLENTIFUL. The arrival of warm, bright sunshine and the breaking of the first crocus through the sod gives the florists new energy and hope. The long continued cold and rainy weather has delayed out- door work and nurserymen are now busy filling orders. With improved weather conditions the quality of stock sent to this market has been materially improved. Carnations are now over-plentiful and have dropped considerably in price. Roses, too, are becoming more plentiful, though the quality continues good. Trade in general has been rather quiet the past week, but with the advent of spring we may soon expect an increased demand. The Sixth street flower market was well stocked with seasonable plants last Saturday. H. SCHWARZ. Neponset Flower Pots Made of Waterproof Cardboard, of nice terra cotta color. 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 lOOO $0.25 $3.20 30 2.40 46 3.90 Full sample dozens of a Rtza i for2i<-ln. 2>^-ln. 3-ln. 3V1Q- 4-ln. 6-ln. ti-ln. pots. F. W. UIKD & SON, Manufacturerg. Address all orders to oar General Agents, August Rolker & Sons 52 DEY STREET, NEW YORK. Our Kastern Agents are R. J. FARQUHAR & CO., Boston, Mass. The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Read wh;it some of our best growers say con- cerning it: Buffalo. N. Y.. Jan. 13. 1899. Thkron Parker. Esq I used It this winter on Scott. h'LORA Hl-L. MKS. Bkadt and GENESEE. The principle Is perfect, but experience may teach us that In some varieties, for Instance Daybreak, the lower ring might with advan- taire be 2 in lower. If I could afford the first cost at once I would not ihlnk of using anything but the -Model." Very Resp'y, Wm. Scott. Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write for prices THE nODEL PLANT STAKE CO.. 22 Horton Street. - - Brooklyn, N. Y. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate I E*rlce per crate 1500 2'ln. pots In crate. $4. S8 120 7-ln. pota In crate, $1 20 1600 2M •• •• 5.25! 60 8 " " 3.00 1600 2>2 •' •■ «.0(l 48 a '■ " 3 Ml 10OO3 •• '• 5 (Ol 48 10 " " 4,80 1-00 ■Shi " 600 4 3.60 4.60 Send for price list ;lri! HaekelB. I,awn th order. Address 4 60! 24 13 4 511 1214 144 t) " " 3. l(i| 6 Iti Seed pans, same price as pots, of Cylinders for Cul Flowers. 11a Vases, etc. 10 per cent for cash HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. AUGUST ROLKKR & SONS. New York Agents, 52 DKV STRKKT. NF,W YORK CITT GEO. KELLER & SON, MANTJPACTtniKRS OF Flower Pots. Before buying write for prices. 36t-363 Herndon Street near Wrtghtwood Ave., CHICAGO. ILL. We've thousands of readers and hun- dreds of advertisers. Each helps the other. 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 9^^^^^^9^9^9^9^9'^^9^'^^m^m^9^9^9^%^9^9'9^9^9'M^9^%'9^^' THE KINNEY PUMP. For applying Liquid Manure it lias no equal! ^,ts The HOSE CONNECTION CO/'Tr- Propagating: Sand^-^- Shipped in any quantity. Also FIRE BRICK for Boiler Setting. a°d PORTLAND CEMENT for Greenhouse Floors. The GARDEN CITY SAND GO. Dept. F., 188 Madison St., Long Distance phone. CHICAGO, ILL. iOTTERi .COMPAN* 3-7l9WHARrONST/ HIlADElPHfAPf i iSlANDARI>^ BRANCH WAREHOUSES: Kearney and Wettside Aves., Jersey City. N. J. Jackson Av. & Pearson St.. Long Island City. N. Y. SPELL THE SECOND. Tlie Bpecltlc pravlty thesis and the slphonlc ihes's of a water circulation l8 simply an extravaRanza on good pbllOBoplilcal or meclianlcal sense or even Kood common sense. They bape never beeo and cannot be proven to be a reality In fact and have only an Imag- inary existence. Water seeks Its level Instantaneously and also Us equilibrium In temperature and yet tn spite of this fact an atom will soar from Us source of heat upward throusrh a colder strata elmply from Its expansion This Is sweet simplicity f urely and Inno- cence of innocence If two quarts of hot wates comes In contact with colder water ihe whole mass Is almost Instantly one temperature, and yet a little atom will run a circulation What Is an atom, anyhow' A point Is tpace without magnitude and an atom Is still smaller. Water Is a compound substance and where would an atom come In on a compound substance. This atom theory Is lacking In fact and on every Intelligent philosophical or mechanical point and It cannot be proven as a factor In a water circulation. The slpbunlc fad Is still more absurd, as a siphon In hot water might be a curiosity, especially as both the lifting pump and the siphon's active principle Is a vacuum, and a vacuum In hot water Is as absurd as the flight of the hot atom. Stam]), please, for reply. A. T, HOYT, Warren, O. ^p»r»iF»-iK-*-w^<;"»^,-w>ite-te-ife>Jii3»^-jfi NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE Ijf PLANTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINEHT HORISTS- Pl USED FOR FUMIGATION OR SPRAYINC INDOORS OR tjLoUT- 200 LBS. or TOBACCO IK ONE PINT or DIKOWN M^ 5010 BY SEEDSMEN-- — CIRCULAR TREE-i SKABCURA DIPCO.CniCAGO. i Quickly Does it. "v ,!S Quickly IRON RESERVOIR VASES ANC — IRON LAWN SETTEES. Mcdonald BR0S.,'"«i:'oVuri5s^.'d„,o. STANDARD FLOWER POTS FiHST Quality. IH in., per 1000. .$2 40 1 2 in., " .. 2 75 2V4 in., " .. 3 35 3 in., " .. 4 70 I Packages Cream Color. n., per 1000, $ 4 95 C. HENNECKECO."""-^ir"' 1172 The American Florist. April 22^ Index to Advertisers. .1]6B Aavertlslng Uatea 1152 AllenJ K lli.7 Ambacher JaB litis American Rose Co 1159 UBS lllSi II Amllng E C IIM ArmBtronK liUther. . .1158 Bader Jolin 1I*'4 Bailer V A 111,11 Barnaart & Son IHll BaB8ett& WaBhbam. 1165 Uti- Bayersdorfer H & Co. 1170 Benthey &Co 1155 Berbee P U Berger H H 4 Co. ...1158 Bernlng H G 115(1 Bird F W & Son 1111 BlBchofl Geo mil Blanc A & Co llli'.l Bobbins * Atkins.... 11;VS Boston Letter Co IliO BradshawG B 115T Budlong J A 1155 111,7 Buckbee 11 W II Burpee W Atlee & Co II carmody J D IV Chadwlck Chas lliiS Chicago Carnation ColUi^l Cblcago WrecklngColi:2 Cincinnati Cut Flo CoUSii Clark Wm. A * Son lltili ••lucas & BoddlngtODll5« Cole Bros Ill" uonard & Jones Co. . . ll'il Conley John & Son. ...1170 Cottage Gardens I Cox Seed Co II Craig Bobt & Son. Crowl Fern Co... Cunningham Jos ±i..ii(<;' DanleyS T ll'a Dayton Paper Novelty Co 1170 Decker, Blauvelt Co.ll5r De Langhe-Vervaene L P mil Detroit Flow Pot M(gll70 Dickinson Albert Co. II DletscbA&Co Ill Dillon J L ll«a DomerFred &8ons CoUffl Dreer H A UM 1 Duerr Chas mil Dumont & Co 115B Dunlop John H iiti? Kastburn Louis B — 1103 Eastern Chemical Co. II Etchholz Henry 1105 Elsele C llKl Elizabeth Nur Co....lii)0 Elliott W H 1150 Elliott Wm & Sons.. . U Bills SPollworth 1161 Ellison & TesBOn 1150 Ernest W U 1170 Felthousen J E IIO'J F & F Nurseries 1160 Fisher* Son 1100 Ford Bros 1157 Foster Lucius H 1107 Fuchs Albert 1104 Galvin ThOB F IIM Garden City Sand Co 1171 Gardeners' Chronicle III Gibbons H VV IV Olblln & Co 1172 Goodwin llarrles Co. II Gorton & Lldgerwood. IV Qunther Wm II 1157 Gumey Heater Co — 1172 Ilaerens Aug ..1168 Hagenburger Carl... 1105 Hall ABS'n 1170 Uales H W II Hall W E 1103 Hancock Geo & Son. llo;> HartM A 1167 Uarl K 1 1105 Uelkes W F 1100 llelnl John G & Son. 1100 UelBB J B 1107 Hennecke C Co 1171 Herr Albert M llKi Herrmann A 1170 Ullflnger Bros 1171 Hill E G & Co I HlppardH no; HI Hltchlngs & Co IV IIoBmelster Floral Coll07 Uolton A Uunkel Co. 1154 UookerU M Co Ill Horan Bdw C 1157 Hort Adv Ill Hose Connection Co. 1171 Hoyt A T 1171 Humfeld C 1109 Hunt E H 1155 Illinois Cut Flower C01155 Jackson E B 1104 Jackson & Perkins Co I Jacobs 8 &8on8 IV JennlngsEB llti'.t Jennings Bros 1172 Johnson & Stokes II Jouaten C H IIOI Kastlng W V 1150 Kastlng Wm F& Co..lir>4 Keller Bros 1170 Keller Geo & Son 1171 Kellogg Geo M 1154 KelBey Harlan P 1 154 Kennlcott Bros Go. ...11.56 Kllbourn B 1105 Kraft's Plant Tonic. II Kroeschell Bros Co... Ill Kuehn C A 1150 Kuhl Geo A 1101! 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Boston, lass, secretary: U. B. Beatty. Oil City, Pa. treasuFPr. The fifteenth Annual meetlns win be held at Detroit. Mich.. August \i. lU 17 and 18. 18*1. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. The relation of bacteria to the nutrition of plants IITS The late George Savage (portrait) 1175 Steam and hot water heating (illus.) 1175 Chrysanthemums ... .... 1176 — Chrysanthemums at Easter (illus.). . . .1176 — Cultural notes 1176 Amaryllis seedlings (illus.) 1177 Carna'iions— Cultural notes 1177 — Hardwood ashes for carnations .... 1178 About freesias (illus.) . . 1178 Prize freesias (illus.) 1179 New York 1179 Boston 1179 Chicaao 1180 Philadelphia 1180 Baltimore 1181 Louisville 1181 Greenhouse building . 1I8".2 Advice for the Carnation Society 1182 A Philadelphia view 1182 Palmsand ferns ... 1182 Applying bone and ashes to soil 1182 Pittsburg 1182 St. Louis 1183 Omaha 1183 Providence. R. 1 1183 Obituary — Mrs. G. L. Mahonev , 1183 — .lulius" Koenig. Sr ". 1183 Save the Easter lily 1184 Orange, N. J 1184 The seed trade 1188 For lily growers 1188 The Rockv Ford melon 1 188 The nursery trade 1190 The citrus situation west 1190 Ontario requires fumigation 1190 Our pastimes— At the Twin Cities 1192 — Philadelphia pastimes ... 1192 —Averages at Chicago 1192 — The Trans-Mississippi record 1192 — Good scores on poor alleys 1192 —Pastimes at Flatbush 1192 Worcester, Mass 1194 Los Angeles 1 196 New Orleans 1199 Cleveland 1199 The Relation of Bacteria to the Nutrition of Plants. [Read by Dr. Otis W. CaM-.vell..ofthe Universilf of Chicago, be/ore the Chicago Florists^ Club, April ->', 'S99 ] So much has been said of various forms of bacteria as being causes of disease of men and lower organisms, that unless we turn our attention to some other phases of bacterial life, we shall be led to con- clude that all these minute bodies are directly opposed to our own interests. It is natural that we should think more often of those bacteria which give us dis- ease, but we know quite well that our interests are affected none the less by other bacteria; and it is in consideration of some of these other forms which are helpful rather than harmful of which I now wish to speak. And in dealing with the subject as announced I wish to con- sider it under fourdivisions: 1, nutrition of green plants; 2. decomposition or putrefaction of organized bodies; 3, the nitritying bacteria; 4, the bacteria of root-tubercles. I. NUTRITION OF GREEN PLANTS. A clear discussion of the nutrition of plants may well begin with a considera- tion of the peculiar work of the green parts of plants, under the influence of the sun's rays, a most important process to which has been given the name "photo- synthesis," or construction of foods by means of the light. It is a matter of common knowledge that there is in the atmosphere a large quantity of carbonic acid gas which is taken through the sur- face of the leaves of plants; and that large quantities of water are brought up from the roots of plants through the stem into the leaves. Here in the interior of the leaf there are certain small bodies known as plastids, which are colored green by the coloring matter, chlorophyll, which gives the green color to the entire leaf. The plastids by means of the chloro- phyll are able to intercept certain rays of light and to use their energy in breaking up the water and carbonic acid gas into the elements hydrogen, oxygen and car- bon. Some of the oxygen thus freed passes out of the leaf into the atmosphere and more or less of it is used in the respi- ration of animals. Some of the oxygen which remains within the leaf serves a similar purpose to the plant, while the remainder and the carbon unite to form a new compound. After various changes this new compound may be recognized in the forms known as starch and sugar. This power of taking inorganic sub- stances, such as carbonic acid gas and water and making from them an organic substance such as starch or sugar belongs to green plants only. Such substances form the basis of all food materials and to the green plants all non-green plants and the animals must look for the source of their food. But the products of the «nion of the carbon, hydrogen and oxygen can be utilized as food by neither plants nor animals until it has undergone further change. To these things there must be added other compounds containing nitro- gen, sulphur, etc., the nitrates being the most prominent of all. The nitrates are obtained directly from the soil and are carried up to the leaves in the current of water which is constantly passing from roots to leaves. Whenever sufficient amounts of nitrates and water are pres- ent the plants aie able to build up all the food materials they need in their growth. Insufficient quantities of either result in greater or less starvation of the plants. The soil must be kept reasonably rich in nitrates and similar compounds by the addition of fertilizers from artificial or natural sources. There must be at hand plenty of water in which these com- pounds may be made into solution, and by means of which they may be carried through the roots and stalks of the plants. The green leaves might be pre- pared to do their part of the work in producing food for the plant, but should such substances as the nitrates be absent from the soil the plant could not prosper. Every one who has had to do with the cultivation of plants reconizes these things in practice and adjusts the condi- tions to his plants accordingly, by artifi- cially introducing fertilizers and water in case the supply of these things by nature is not sufficient to meet the demand. It is not our main purpose at present to discuss artificial means of fertilizing, with which all are familiar, but rather to con- sider the processes found in nature. From this we may obtain some valuable sug- gestions as to things which must be done artificially when nature's process fails. And first we shall consider the source of the soil's supply of such compounds as the nitrates. II. DECOMPOSITION OR PUTREFACTION. It is a fact well-known to us all that the dead body of either plant or animal when left Exposed to air and moisture will soon decay, and by decay we mean the breaking up of the body into gases, water, and othercompounds, which may pass into the air or be carried down into the adjacent soil. Prominent among the gases produced is carbon dioxide or 1174 The American Florist. April 2p, carbonic acid gas, while of those com- pounds which enter the soil the diflferent lorms of ammonia are most prominent. Now we may well ask, "How do these things take place?" "Whj' is the organ- ized body which composed the plant or animal now breaking up into these sub- stances which pass off into the atmos- phere or the soil?" In otherwords, "What is decay, its nature, and cause?" If we were to make' a careful study of the decaying body of an animal or plant, we should find it inhabited by many thou- sands of minute organisms some of which are of the animal kingdom, but far more of which are of that class of lowly plants known as the bacteria. We should proba- bly find several kinds of bacteria, and should we, from day to day, examine a body which had just begun to decay, we should find the number of bacteria increasing marvelously. The dead body furnishes these minute organisms admir- able places for growth. They take the parts of the body and use them as food and in thus using them break them up into the water, carbonic acid gas, and ammonia compounds, of which we have already spoken. And in this process of using these organized products the bac- teria have obtained the things they desired as food and have grown and increased in number at a very rapid rate. These bacteria of decomposition continue this process until the body which gave them nourishment has become entirely disorganized and has disappeared from the surface of the earth. in. THE NITRIFYING BACTERIA. While many of the products of putre- faction are in such form that they may be again used directly by plants, some of them are not so, but must first undergo further change. Some of the ammonia or nitrogen compounds formed in decay do not contain as much oxygen as nmst be present in the nitrogen salts which can be used bv higher plants. These com- pounds may be in the form of pure ammonia, or the form known in the language of chemistry as nitrites. Now this group of nitrifying bacteria has the power of using these nitrogen compounds and thereby changing them into the nitrates which contain the amounts of oxygen required in the food of higher plants. This process must go on in the soil constantly in order that these nitro- gen compounds may be made into the nitrates— the utilizable. These bacteria must not be confused with the bacteria of putrefaction. They are entirely differ- ent, and it is not known that they are ever primarily interested in inducing putrefaction. They take up a part of the work at the point where it is leit by putrefactive bacteria, and carry on the work until the food substances are enabled to start agam in the food cycle. There are several kinds of nitrifying bac- teria each of which performs a certain part of the work of producing the nitrates. It seems that pure ammonia is afi'ected by one kind of nitrifying organ- ism, while the nitrites are built mto nitrates by another kind. We do not know definitely just how many kinds of nitrifying bacteria there are, but several have been identified. We are in no danger of attaching too great importance to the work of these bacteria which bring about decay. The bodies of plants and animals at the time death occurs are entirely too complex to be used again by plants as foods. We could not nourish our plants directly by giving them the flesh or bones of an animal. For a long time we have known that such things are entirely too complex and must be reduced to far simpler forms before plants can again use them. We have not known very long the signifi- cance of this reduction of complex sub- stances to simple ones. We do not yet thoroughly understand the process. It has been definitely determined that in the absence of bacteria and whatever there may be of animal organ- isms which have to do with decay, no decomposition can take place. Many experiments have been made which show conclusively that should a piece of flesh be kept free from these scavengers it would maintain its structure for an indefinite period. Such men as Tyndall and Huxley gave much of their time in showing this to be true. If bacteria were not present in nature we should have all dead bodies of plants and animals remain- ing on the surface of the earth, undecom- THE LATE GEORGE SAVAGE. posed except as afiected by action of wind, water and change of temperature; and the time would be surprisinglj' short until we should find our usual walks obstructed by the accumulation of life- less forms. And the inconvenience thus developed would be slight indeed in importance as compared with another phase of the question. We have seen how the green plants under the influence of the sun take water and carbon dioxide and carry them through various changes until we reach the substances we know as starches and sugars. We know that before these starches and sugars can be made into plant and animal tissue they must be worked over into new com- pounds together with certain salts of nitrogen, sulphur, iron, etc., which are obtained from the soil. Now should these nitrogen salts be taken constantly from the soil, and its supply never replen- ished from the usual sources by decom- Rosition of organic bodies, it is evident that the supply would soon be exhausted and all plant life must end since the means of supporting it are no longer present. .\nd if plant life ends animal life must surely end since the latter is directly dependent upon the former. In actual practice any natural defi- ciency is freq^uently met by the introduc- tion of fertilizers. These may be classed under two general heads. Those which are the direct organic products of ani- mals or plants — usually of animals — and those which are manutactured from such products and also from certain chemicals which supply the soil with some of the needed salts. Almost all of these, how- ever, must be worked over by the bacte- ria before they are suitable food sub- stance forgrowingplants. Theeconomic significance of the addition to the soil of most fertilizers is not that substances are introduced which may be transformed directly into plant tissue, but rather that these fertilizers form suitable food for the bacteria of decomposition and that as these bacteria use up the part of the organic matter which is desirable from their point of view, they form other sub- stances which can then be utilized by higher plants. Doubtless some lertilizers have been acted upon by the bacteria of decomposition before being put upon the market, in which case they require less time before being actually utilizable; but this saving of time does not compensate for the loss by such a method of things which would enrich the soil and which would not be lost should the decomposi- tion have taken place in connection with the soil. As a consequence that soil is always better which has been enriched by the slow decomposition of a certain amount of organic products, rather than by the addition of the same amount of partially decomposed organic products. It is true, however, that such advantage could easily be offset by the addition of larger amounts of partially decomposed substances. But whether all of this decomposition which is to enrich the soil takes place in the presence of the soil or elsewhere, the action of the bacteria bringing about the decomposition is nonetheless significant. We find the organized bodies of animals and plants which contain large amounts of highly organized materials. These bodies at the cessation of life cannot be utilized directly as food by any of the higher plants and by but few animals. If the action of the bacteria of putrefac- tion were not present we should soon have practically all the available food materials in the universe bound up in these dead bodies, and after a time all life must cease, because there would be no food substances with which life may be supported. But the bacteria of putre- faction live by means of these dead bodies and in so doing break up their compounds, which soon become scattered into the air and soil. Some of these decomposi- tion compounds may be used directly by higher plants; and some of them, having too much nitrogen in proportion to the amount of oxygen contained, are further acted upon by the nitrifying bacteria and made into nitrates which contain enough oxygen to make them suitable foods for higher plants. It is clear then that these two groups of bacteria — the putrefactive and nitrifying — constitute connecting links in nature's food cj-cle. By means of their action food substances may be used again and again, first by plants, then by animals, and so on so long as there are present the organisms and energy which make the transferfrom one to the other. IV. THE BACTERIA OF ROOT-TUBERCLES. But there is another group of bacteria of exceeding great importance to which we now wish to turn our attention, /. c, the bacteria of the so-called root-tuber- cles. In discussing the process induced by the bacteria of putrefaction I have said already that certain gases are formed which pass oft into the air. As we well know the one of these gases which is in iSgg. The American Florist. 1175 greatest abundance is carbonic acid gas, one which may be taken directly into the green leaves and worked immediately into starch and sugars. But among other things which are set free by the bacteria in their work of decomposition is a considerable quantity of free nitrogen which passes out into the atmosphere, and which the leaves of plants have no powerof again takingup. If all plants were to grow and die and decay in one place, and should all the substances they take from the soil be thus returned to it by means of decompo- sition the soil would never become impov- erished but would remain fertile. But as we find that with every decomposition some free nitrogen is lost, and since we know that a great many plants or parts of plants are constantly carried away from the soil which produced them, so that they have no opportunity ot enrich- ing it by returning to it, it becomes evi- dent that this great loss of nitrogen must be supplied in some other way if we are going to maintain the fertility of the soil. And here I must refer again to our fertil- izers. Every successful horticulturist knows that that fertilizer is best which contains much available nitrogen com- pounds. He has learned through prac- tice to select those fertilizers which can give to his soil the best recompense for the nitrogen carried oft' into the atmos- phere, and for the nitrogen and other compounds which are lost by removal from a soil of the plants or animals which grew upon it. There are many ot these fertilizers — some good — many worse than worthless, but it is not a part of our present plan to discuss their merits. In this paper it is our purpose to deal with nature's means of replenishing the soil, rather than with artificial means. A great many years ago agriculturists who raised corn and wheat found that were these crops grown in one place one after the other for many years, the soil became so poor it would no longer raise a good crop of either. And since soil so used would no longer produce the plants most desired by the farmer, he sowed a crop of clover in order as be said "to let the soil rest." And after having grown clover one or two seasons he found his soil again able to produce wheat or corn. And for a long time such was the extent of our knowledge ot the process. Even when someone discovered on the roots of clovers the small globules now known as tubercles, they werecalled root seeds, though it was well known that the seeds which reproduce the plants grow in ordinary flowers. But later experiments showed that other members of the family leguminosa;— e. g. peas, beans, vetches, etc., developed the same kind of tubercles and could enrich the soil as well as the clovers. Microscopical examination of the tubercles showed them to be filled with bacteria, and the observers soon associated the presence of the bacteria with the luxuriance of the plants upon which they grew. It was suggested that these bacteria were able to take from the atmosphere the tree nitrogen which the soil lacks, and to work it into some form in which it could be used as food by the higher plants. Man}' papers have been written and many recent experiments made in at- tempts both to prove and disprove this claim. It has been proven conclusively that this suggestion with reterence to the function of these tubercle bacteria is correct. The free nitrogen of the atmos- phere which cannot be used by green plants can be fixed by these small organ- isms. Some of the nitrogen compounds EXPANSION AND CONNECTIONS. thus formed are used directly by the plant upon which the tubercle grows. Some of it not so used is left in the soil by the final decay of the tubercle and may be used by succeeding crops to be grown in the same soil. That these things are true has been proven by growing clovers, peas and beans in soil in which all the bacteria have been killed. In such cases no tuber- cles were formed and the plants grew very poorly. But when the tubercle bac- teria were introduced into the same soil, tubercles were soon produced and the growth ot the plants became luxuriant. Examination of the soil showed it to contain much more of the compounds of nitrogen than before. Another clever experiment was made to show that tubercles are never formed in the absence of the tubercle bacteria. A plant was placed in a small pot and some of the roots drawn through an opening in the bottom. The smaller pot was placed in a large one. In one pot there was placed sterilized soil and in the other ordinary garden soil. The roots which were in the garden soil produced tubercles and those in the sterile soil pro- duced none. Many such experiments have been made to show the same thing. There can be no longer any reasonable doubt that the tubercle bacteria are of the greatest importance in reclaiming worn out soils by bringing in from the atmosphere the nitrogen, the absence of which constitutes the poverty of the soil. So far this action has Ijeen found to take place with plants in the family legumin- osas only. Since scientific knowledge of this process has been obtained members of this family have been extensively grown in order that the beneficial effects may be had. Several companies have been formed which propose to sell the tubercle bacteria, thus insuring the pur- chaser in having the correct forms with which his clovers, etc., may be grown. Such seems hardly necessary since these tubercle germs seem always to be present in the soil and even to be able in some cases to fix nitrogen in the absence of plant roots. It may be that sometime a preparation will be sold which will be better than the bacteria; supplied in the soil by nature, but recent experiments do not point in that direction. I think I may safely repeat that the importance of the action of the bacte- ria in the nutrition of plants can hardly be overestimated. The bacteria of putre- faction, by living in the dead bodies of animals and plants, break down the complex substances into simple ones, some of which may be again used directly by plants; others of these decom- position products are far too simple to be used directly and are changed by the nitrifying bacteria into nitrates which can be used as plant food. Another decomposition product— nitrogen— often escapes from the decaying body into the atmosphere and is brought back and again rendered usable by the bacteria of the root tubercles. The bacteria consti- tute most important links in the food cycle of plants and animals, and were they absent most if not all the life of the earth would soon be impossible. Doubt- less most of the elements of food have been through the food cycle times innu- merable, built into complex food sub- stances through the direct or indirect influence of the sun's rays, and freed again from this complex food and reduced to a usable form through the action of the bacteria. Through centuries of time the food elements through the influence of the sun, have been made into plant food. From plants the food has been made more complex in being built up into animal bodies. After serving in the animal body, the compounds are reduced by the bacteria to simple substances with which we began and the substances begin again the never ending story which is ever the same. The Late George Savage. In the death of George Savage April 1(5, the craft suffers a severe loss, and many are the friends who mourn his untimely departure. The knowledge of orchids which he possessed was wonder- ful, as he could readily and correctly give the seed parents of any hybrid from memory. He kept himself thoroughly posted on all the novel forms of his favorite plants, being a diligent student ot the literature devoted to them. Mr. Savage was born in Worcestershire, England, October 13, 1847, and served from boyhood in the well known estab- lishment of James Veitch & Sons, Lou- don, going through all the diverse departments of that concern. In 1872 he came to the United States, and soon made hosts of friends here, social as well as professional. His manner was exceed- ingly courteous and gentle at all times. We miss him sorely, and his mourning widow has our sincerest sympathy in her liereavement. J. B. K. Steam and Hot Water Heating. EXPANSION TANKS AND CONNECTIONS FOR HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE. As a rule when the efficiency of a sys- tem, or device, is increased there comes with it increased danger. New advan- tages show new disadvantages, and this is the case with hot water used under pressure for heating purposes. The force with which water expands under the influence of heat is irresistible; it is one of the greatest forces in nature. The expansion tank and its connections are perhaps the most important things con- nected with a high pressure hot water 1176 The American Florist. April 2g^ heating plant, not alone for the protec- tion of the apparatus, but to guard against the loss of life in case of a break in the system. When we take into consideration the fact that water at the same temperature and pressure contains 1700 times as many heat units as steam, we should readily see the greater danger in an explosion of a hot water boiler than that of steam. In the case of a steam boiler explosion, it is the water in the boiler at the time of the explosion that does the greatest damage, for the reason that when the hot water at a temperature above the boiling point reaches the open atmosphere it expands 1700 times as much as steam escaping under the same conditions. Therefore it will be seen that the channel of escapement or relief for the hot water apparatus should be sure and positive in action, and all materials con- nected with such systems should be of the best quality. We often hear the story about the ounce of prevention but we too often dis- regard this old maxim and are made to suffer the consequence therefor. Expan- sion tanks used for hot water heating plants under pressure, or closed tanks as they are sometimes called, are made of wrought iron or steel with riveted heads and are tested to stand 200 or 300 pounds pressure per square inch. They are equipped with a glass water gauge and safety valve, the valve to be set at the highest pressure it is desired to carry in the apparatus. This is all very well and easy, but it all depends upon whether or not the safety valve, after standing inactive for months perhaps, will operate at the proper time. It will be seen that none but the best valves should be used in such cases, and every precaution should be taken to prevent dust from accumulat- ing and baking on the valve seat. The valve should be opened quite often for just a second to ascertain if it is in good working order. Another very important point not to be lost sight of in the construction of such heating plants is the method by which connections with the tank are made, and where the pipes are carried. It is very easy to have such openings closed by frost when carried to cold places for discharge and to depend on a single opening for such purposes is taking too much risk. The accompanying illustration shows a plan which gives better protection than is generalU' found in such work. .\ and B are the special relief pipes. A may be carried down to some waste pipe, or open fixture, while B may be carried up through the roof to allow steam or evaporation to escape. But the valve, D, is not always sure to close perfectly tight, and there may be some small drip- pings fall down pipe A, which could freeze solid, and B could be closed l)y frost, not at the tank, which must be placed in a warm position, but at some other point to which these connections may be extended. A third opening is therefore provided at C, and as will be noticed, this rises some little distance before it passes to the outlet. This is not intended to be carried to any point away from the tank, so that there will be no chance for it to freeze, and as it is higher than the connection A, no drippings will pass through it, unless A is closed from some cause. This is a simple precaution which can be taken at a very small additional cost. James J. Lawlek. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRVSANTHEMUJIS AT EASTER. The Hillsdale Floral Park, Hillsdale, Mich., of which Carl Hirsch is proprietor, found a ready sale for cut chrysanthe- mums at Easter. The varietv was Pres- ident W. R. Smith, Hill's light pink intro- duction of 1893. The plants were benched in June, 1898, and made a tine crop in October and November of last year, the end of the cropcoming about mid-Decem- ber. Instead of replanting the bench the plants were grown on and produced their second crop of bloom beginning with the last week of March. The illus- tration is from a photograph taken April EASTER CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 19, 1899, and shows the luxuriance of the second growth. The blooms average five inches in diameter. CULTURAL NOTES. April 29.— The young chrysanthemum plants require close attention at this time to prevent their becoming hard by dry- ing out, by getting pot bound or remain- ing too long in the sand. When neglected the young plants become hardened at the base, which retards the swelling of the wood and consequently the best results cannot be obtained. Some of our best selling varieties require a longer season of growth than most sorts, particularly Mrs. Jerome Jones and its yellow and bronze sports; also Ivory, Major Bon- naffon and Yellow Queen, but they will well repay the extra attention given them. If they get too large for a 2ii-inch pot, shift them into a .'i-inch size or larger, and, above all, grow a small surplus over your requirements so as to be able to select an even lot when plant- ing out time comes. The bronze sport of Mrs. Jerome Jones, called Henry Nanz, is one of the most beautiful chrysanthemums we have seen and we shall grow all we can get of it this season, also a good number of a light yellow sport of Mrs. Jones, besides, as usual, a house of the parent variety, which, when well done, always brings a good price and is a splendid keeper. We shall have to let down a little on May- flower on account of its bruising so easily, which is a serious drawback. Ivory can be planted closer than any other variety and it has so many good points that with us it has not lost any of its former prestige and will be grown again this year in quantity. The same can also be said of Major Bonnaffon and Yellow Queen. To get good form on the latter variety early cuttings should be selected. Henry Hurrell we grow as a second early yellow, coming into bloom about October 20. It is one of the best keepers. Geo. S. Kalb, Lady Fitzwy- gram and Glory of Pacific are good early varieties, though they produce small blooms compared with others that come in about ,a week or ten days later, and for this reason we grow but very few of the earliest varieties, having realized more for the second early sorts. We are testing some of the new Cali- fornian variety, Mrs. Fred. L. Button, which was fully matured last season at September 15 and is said to be as large as some of the mid-season varieties. One of last season's fine productions is Solar Queen, a grand thing, but if it is allowed to remain too long on the plant it shows a center and looses its beautiful form. Wm. H. Chadwick is worthy of extra care and is a grand variety for late use. We find that it comes best from cuttings rooted in April or the early part of May; the stock propagated earlier last year got too hard and woody, a number of them coming blind. Mrs. Perrin is still a very useful pink and to get the best results we find this, also, should be prop- agated in April or May and the crown bud taken. With this treatment we do not get such a bright pink as when the terminal bud is chosen but secure a more solid bloom and stillof anexquisitecolor. A great many of the best varieties are not placed on the market in as good a form as they are capable of attaining and are worthy ot better treatment. One great trouble is that so many of them are rather tall growers and need head room of six or seven feet to properly develop. Golden Wedding, Autumn Glory, Modesto, Mrs, S. T. Murdock, iSgg. The AmericaiV Florist. 1177 AMARYLLIS SEEDLINGS. Mrs. M. A. Ryerson, Eugene Dailledouze, Chebeague and Maud Dean all come under this head and if grown at all they need to be done well to get good returns. Mrs. Henry Robinson is at home with every one but it is a great pity that a little more care is not taken to avoid sending undeveloped blooms to market. Mrs. Henry Weeks bids fair to become a standard sort when its requirements are properly understood. It is a little soft but this can be overcome by preventing its making a sappy growth. Of Western King, Evangeline, Philadelphia, Penn- sylvania, Defender and Nyanza we shall grow a few for fancies. Chas. W. Johnson. Amaryllis Seedlings. Now that we hear so many complaints about the failure of lily bulbs to give satisfactory results, many are turning their attention to the possibility of using the amaryllis largely. It is possible to have these plants in bloom over a long period by successional starting of the bulbs; they take about two months from starting to blooming, and as the stems are long, the colors brilliant, and the flowers of great durability when cut, the plants are valuable for any decorative purpose. We have now about 500 bulbs, all raised from \'eitch's seeds in the first instance, but as the poor ones are destroyed annually, and a few of the best allowed to seed each year, the standard of quality is kept up to a desirable degree. Amaryllis are grown largely in Florida and Bermuda by fanciers and are some- times sent to the New York market in quantity. Under ordinary circumstances it takes three years to raise a bulb and flower it from the seed and it would therefore appear to be best to have them grown, as are lily bulbs, in a suitable climate until the flowering age has been reached. After the flowering period, the bulbs are hardened off carefully until in May they are plunged in frames in the full sun in the open air where they remain until fall. After the first few cold nights, when the foliage has matured, we take perfectly dry leaves and pack tight until the frame is full. The sashes are then put on, and all is left until a batch is needed to start, generally in November. On removal from the frame the bulbs are shaken entirely out of the soil, which will have become exhausted by a year's growth, repotted in new material well enriched and then placed in a tempera- ture of about 60° to start root action. It is much the best to plunge the pots if possible in a mild bottom heat, as in a bench over heating pipes; the spikes will then show in about two weeks, and it will not be long before they are well advanced and need a cooler temperature in which to bloom. The colors of the amaryllis vary from pure white to the brilliant scarlet and deep reds. Many of the flowers are nine inches across, about four on a stem, and very few bulbous plants have such decorative value in midwintei'. To ship the blooms, it is necessary to cut them in bud, as they open in water equally as well as on the plants. The flowers will last longer in water when cut than on the plants; we have had them last three weeks. E. O. Orpet. CARNATIONS. CULTURAL NOTES. April I!',!.— "When I first procured my stock of William Scott carnation the plants were shapely and seemed to attend to business," writes a grower, "but each season they grew more rank in foliage and the crops of flowers came slower. .\m I feeding them too much? My benches are five inches deep and the soil is one- fourth good stable manure; then I put on a coat of hone meal, another of hard wood ashes and a little lime. Through the winter I give them a little liquid fertilizer and have been watering once a week during short days; now about twice a week. Is there something more I ought to do to make them more prolific or is it all owing to the variety?" It has been myexperience that a carna- tion seedling will retain its freedom of bloom and general good health for only a limited number of years, even under the best of treatment, and is bound to event- ually "run out;" then there is nothing to do but to get a new seedling. There is really little fault to be found as this keeps up a continual change of varieties and never permits a certain one to become tiresome to the buyers of cut flowers. After securing healthy stock of a satis- factory new variety it can be kept up for some years and even improved somewhat by the careful selection of the cuttings. This selection of cuttings consists in tak- ing the lower pips on blooming shoots; or an even better method is to select some of the most productive plants and cut them back and then use the cuttings or pips from the side of these cut-back shoots. If you buy your cuttings do not seek the grower who sells the cheapest but the one who propagates most care- fully. My advice to the party making the inquiry which heads these notes would be to throw out his Scott and get good plants of Mrs. Frances Joost. There will be three or more pinks put on the market next season, each of which is an advance on the ones we now have, and the searcher for a good pink will do well to try a few of each, for out of the three he will no doubt find one that will pay him well. Scott is a variety which, while it produces an abundance of bloom, will make much unproductive wood, and this wood, making fine looking cuttings, has been (|uite generally used for propaga- tion. This is one of the main reasons for the decadence of Scott. Four inches of soil on the benches is quite suflicient and I find that even bet- ter results can be obtained by using only 1178 The American Florist. April 2g^ three inches, but shallow benches require more attention in watering as they are very liable to get dry in the bottom, espe- cially if the heating pipes are underneath. It is better to have the pipes at least two feet below the bottom of the bench and best to have them along the sides of the houses. The one-fourth manure which this grower adds to the soil is all right in many cases but the addition of the bone meal, wood ashes and lime is going a lit- tle to excess. I would suggest the reduc- tion of the proportions of all three. Keeping the plants on the dry side with- out allowing them to wilt will some- times help a backward plant into bloom. Liquid manure should scarcely ever be applied to Scott and in fact to the very few other varieties. Albert M. Herr. HARDWOOD ASHES FOR CARNATIONS. Ed. Am. Florist: — Please state what percentage of hardwood ashes should be used in soil for carnations? My soil is a heavy clay loam. L. S. There is no sure way of telling how much wood ashes or any other fertilizer a given soil will require, except by experi- ment. An amount exactly suited to one soil may be too much for another and entirely inadequate for a third. By taking three adjoining six-foot sec- tions of bench, and applying a different amount to each, and watching results, an accurate knowledge of the amount needed by the soil can be gained. Of course, the amount applied to each sec- tion should be carefully measured and noted. If the bench is six feet wide, each section will have an area of thirty-six square feet, and if the amount applied to each be multiplied by three, the result will give, with sufficient accuracy, the quantity for 100 square feet. Wood ashes vary exceedingly in strength — ashes which have been wholly or partially leached being, of course, very weak. A five-inch pot level full of good strong ashes to a good barrow load of soil would probably be safe in all cases and many soils will stand a much larger dose. If possible ashes should be mixed with soil at least two weeks before manure or bone is added, as the lime in the ashes will set a part of the ammonia free and result in great waste. Thorough mixing is of course essential. Returning again to the test spoken of above, it would also be advisable to have another section of the same size entirelj' without ashes, as it may be that the soil in question does not need ashes. Of course, all the sections should have as nearly the same conditions of light and heat as possible. The plants should all be of one variety, uniform in size and planted at the same time with the same number in each section. Smaller sized sections can be taken for such an experi- ment, but in this event the ashes will be apt to leak from one section to the other. To prevent this it would be well to fit l)oards carefully across the bench between the sections, this being, in fact, a good plan in all cases. R. About Freesias. There are a good many different frecsia names going the rounds, but they seem to be like the names of Josh Billings' lec- ture— they all belong to the same thing. The commonest names are Freesia refracta alba and F. Leichtlini. Other names which one sees in catalogues and elsewhere are as follows; Freesia odorata, F. xanthospila,F. xanthospica, F. crispa, etc. Besides these one sees sometimes certain variety names in the Latinized form, such as Freesia odorata lactea, F. odorata lilacina, F. odorata formosa, F. odorata Klatteana, etc. There are a considerable number of these. In this country specially selected varie- ties have been offered under ordinary trade names, a much better method. With respect to these Latin names, which supposedly represent separate species, it should be said that they are misleading. So far as now known there is only one species of freesia in cultiva- tion. This is Freesia refracta, Klatt. Klatt, who also is responsible for the name Freesia Leichtlini, distinguished the latter species, to his own satisfaction, by its suddenly constricted flower-tube, and by the yellowish color of its flowers. The ideal of F. Leichtlini which prevails among dealers and florists in this coun- try is of a strong growing plant with a yellow flowor. Such plants and such flowers, however, appear constantly in Freesia refracta, even in the best selected EVOLUTION OF FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA. strains of F. refracta alba. Anyone who has watched the development of various samples of freesias, and has thought about the matter of their classification, will be easily satisfied that there is only one species to be understood. For this reason it seems to me that the Latinized names such as Freesia Leichtlini, F. xanthospica, etc., ought to be dropped by dealers and florists, and replaced by the Anglicized trade names. The latter are simpler, and would not be liable to the same misinterpretations. It is just as easy to say Leichtlin freesias as Frec- sia Leichtlini, and it is just as reasonable as to say Burbank lilies or Kieffer pears. Freesia bulbs are grown largely in southern France and Italy, in the Ber- muda islands, and lately in California. They have also been grown in a small way in some of the south. Atlantic states. Fine pure stock is said to come from the Island of Guernsey. They propagate rapidly from small bulbels which form about the mother bulbs, and which come into flower in one to three years. They may also be grown from seed. As a florist's flower the white freesias are most valuable, the whiter the better. This accounts for the popularity of Frec- sia refracta alba, which is merely a strain of V. refracta more or less carefully selected toward the white type. Freesia xanthospica and other pure white strains are desirable, but have never had a com- mercial standing because the price of the flowers is so low that growers can not afford to pay for such fancy varieties. They are not different from Freesia refracta alba except in the degree of care taken in their selection. The original type of Freesia refracta evidently had a strong tendency toward the yellow color, and this keeps turning up with great persistence in F. refracta alba. There is always a certain per cent of yellow mixture even in the finest strains. At least I have never seen nor been reliably informed of any strain which comes always true white. The admix- ture of yellow varies in difl'erent lots. Sometimes it is only two to three per cent; sometimes it is fifty percent; usually it runs about five to ten percent. Grow- ers commonly send the yellows to mar- ket with the whites and get the same price; but flower dealers prefer the pure whites, especially in design building. What circumstances influence the per- centage of yellow flowers among the whites is still a (|uestion, or largely so. It is usual to refer such differences vaguely to diffierences in soil and climate. There is an opinion in certain quarters (I have found it most marked among European correspondents) that American grown stock shows decidedly more yellow than the European grown. I have not been able to satisfy myself on this point, how- ever. A California correspondent makes a quasi admission of the allegation, and suggests that the strong sunlight of his state accounts for the tendency toward yellow flowers. Experiments conducted by Mr. \'. A. Clark, a former student of mine, show that the yellow color is formed under the direct oxidizing influ- ence of sunlight, so that the suggestion of the Californian may be in the line of the truth. In general it seems to mc that the greater amount of yellow is cor- related with stronger growth. Plants which grow very vigorously show darker green leaves and more of the peculiar sul- phur color. This is what might natur- ally be expected. White flowers are often, like white leaves, a sign of weakness in the plant. This makes it difficult to keep a stock of freesias vigorous and at the i8gg. The American Florist. 1179 same time keep it sekctcd to a high degree of purity as regards the flowers. It seems to be an open question whether selection paj'S with freesias. There is a general opinion that the white sorts may be kept pure by selection; but evidently this is true only to a limited extent. On this point Mr. E. D. Darlington, superin- tendent of the Burpee trial grounds, writes me that he "has had a stock ot freesia bulbs of his own growing almost since their first introduction, and in spite of careful selection and pulling of the yellow flowered specimens each season they still continue to show about the same percentage of yellow flowered ones." The Sunset Seed and Plant Co., of Califor- nia, rouge their freesia beds thoroughly, removing anything which shows a ten- dency to revert to the yellow type. Bulb growers commonly do this, but it does not appear that any of them has shown exactly how efficacious this work is. Dammann & Co., of Italy, who are very careful growers, tell me that they "began several years ago with individual bulbs of the several sorts, and hope by propa- gating from them to keep their strains pure." Herr Max Leichtlin, a world- famous expert, after whom also the Leichtlin freesia was named, writes me that careful selection is necessary. Whether or not it is possible to pro- dikce and retain pure white strains by selection, it may still be a question whether it is desirable or practicable. I think we may safely say that it is desira- ble, provided it can be done without too great additional expense. Mr. J. C. Vaughan says, "I think there should be a future for selected strains of freesias; certainly for (1) an extra large pure white flower, (2) a good pure yellow flower." Mr. Vaughan introduced the Morris White two years ago, a large white strain, but even this showed some yellow, and it has not yet been cheap enough to tempt freesia growers when they are making up their bulb orders. It seems to me that the production of a pure white freesia which c^n be handled commercially is a problem which the bulb producers may properly keep in mind; but the question is largely one of expense, and the margin is very small. A good white strain might bring a few cents more on the thousand, but it would not be much. In the accompanying illustration the figures from 1 to 6 show the usual course of reversion from the white Freesia refracta alba to the yellow Leichtlin freesia. The series from 6 to 1 shows the probable course of evolution of the true Freesia refracta alba. F. A. Waugh. Prize Freesias. The picture herewith reproduced, from a photograph, shows a group of freesias grown by Thomas Hartnett, gardener to DeWitt S. Smith, of Summer Side, Lee, Mass., exhibited at the February meeting of the Lenox HorticulturalSociety. These plants were the subject of much favorable comment. Referring to their culture, Mr. Hartnett remarks: "I keep my freesia bulbs from year to year, potting them in the latter part of August. Twelve bulbs are placed in a five-inch pot, with com- post of loam, leaf mold and sand. After potting they are given a good watering and placed in the coolest house. Very little water is applied for about six weeks, and about the middle of October they are placed on a side bench close to the glass. I do not use liquid manure of any kind. The plants exhibited were three feet high, with seven to nine flow- ers per stem." PRIZE FREESIAS. New York. LOW QUOTATIONS ON ALL FLOWERS. — JACQS AND HYBRIDS RULE THE FANCY ROSE MARKET. — DISASTROUS EFFECTS OF LONG CREDITS.— JOTTINGS AT J. N. MAY'S. The market continues as reported last week in quantity of flowers received and the disposition made of them. There is a change, however, in the quality of tea roses coming in and it would seem as though the mildew distributor had made a simultaneous call, as it were, at most of the greenhouses in this neighborhood. We are told by unimpeachable rose growers that mildew should never be allowed to enter, and further, that mil- dew need never be allowed to enter, but each one can give a plausible explanation of his own case and the explanations are as various as their authors. Hybrid rose growers are few nowadays but at this season of the year they make themsevles felt, as the American Beauty growers can testify. Baroness, Brunner and Jacq rule the fancy market just now and nothing else can stand near them. An exception to this is the moss rose bud, especially when it comes in as Wiegand sends it to Thos. Young. Wiegand's Jacqs are also, as in past years, the finest thing on the market and they run as even as if turned out of a mould. The main topic of conversation in wholesale circles this week is the recent assignment of a prominent retail firm. The great evil of long and unlimited credits for perishable goods is once more brought vividly to our attention. The wholesale men in their eagerness to com- mand trade have been caught over and over again and the hard earnings of a season vanish in a twinkling. They, on their part, are held to close account by the growers, who insist on weekly or at most semi-monthly settlements, hence in giving long credits they are simply loan- ing impecunious retailers capital on which to do business, without any secur- ity whatever except the assurance of big orders at prices which look big on paper and raise a turmoil among growers whose more moderate returns are based upon sales to responsible parties. The remedy for it all would seem to lie with the wholesalers themselves. The present lax method of giving credit in the flower trade is a curse to the business. A call at J. N. May's the other day found that gentleman and his lieutenants busy with the spring shipping trade and one invoice representing two tons weight of goods was just being loaded on the truck. In a walk through the establish- ment the most remarkable sight was the house of carnation Olympia, which is a wonder of vigor and productiveness. Mr. May notes as worthy of mention the fact that this carnation has never shown the slightest tendency to sport, although Mrs. Bradt, which somewhat resembles it in color and markings, has made quite a reputation as a sporter. Melba also looks well and a house full of seedlings shows many interesting things, among them a self yellow of fine color. A sport from Maud Dean, much deeper in color, attracts the eye and should be a winner. Lydecker has been sending superb American Beauties to J. K. Allen all through the season and his houses at Englewood are full of promising material for the coming months. One bench of carried over Beauties looks fully as well as those planted fresh last season. Theodore Lang's "opening" on Satur- day was a pronounced success. Among the special attractions arrayed in the window was a vase of Boston's pride, the Lawson carnation, which drew as usual an interested company of admirers. Visitor: Wm. R. Smith, Washington, D. C. Boston. THE MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY DECIDES TO MOVE AND ERECT A NEW HALL. — BUSINESS MODERATE WITH HEAVY OVERSTOCK IN SOME LINES. — LOCAL NOTES. The Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety has decided by a vote of more than three to one that it is advisable to move from its present location and erect else- where a new hall which shall be better fitted for exhibition purposes and for the care and use of its magnificent library. The site selected is at the comer of Hun- tington and Massachusetts avenues, a mile or more from the old location but very accessible and central in what promises to be within a very few years a busy business section of the city. The lot contains over half an acre and the. pro- posed building will have exhibition halls on the ground floor with arrangements 1180 The American Florist. April 2p, for admitting teams and unloading plant exhibits under cover. It is believed that the old building and land can be sold for about three quarters of a million dollars. The question of moving has been under consideration for a number of years and lately several schemes have been sub- mitted to the society, only to be vigor- ously voted down. A certain conserva- tive element could be relied on to oppose any and all propositions to move but it now appears that these were more noisy than numerous and the heavy affirmative vote given to the latest proposition would indicate that a large section of the society's membership had been only waiting for a plan that they could con- sistently support, it being plain to them that the organization had passed the limit of its usefulness in the old location. This, with some well-directed and sys- tematic work on the part of the leaders in the present movement, carried the day. Business is holding its own fairly well but owing to the heavy shipments of all kinds of flowers prices are low, from the point of view of the grower, although very high from the standpoint of the street fakir, who is a very important and indispensable personage at such a time. Roses of the standard market varieties are suffering from the presence of the Jacq and Brunner and lilies are not worth their weight in rags; callas ditto. Violets are still abundant but showing the effects of the warm weather and bring low figures because of their abundance and because of the competition of the trailing arbutus which is displayed in tempting bunches on every corner. Bulb- ous stock, valley excepted, is dead material. Tulips are not seen in any quantity but several varieties of narcissus are plentiful and the demand for them is very light. Carnations are coming in freely and of excellent quality. N. F. McCarthy has been appointed administrator of the estate of the late John Montgomery at Wellesley. Thos. F. Galvin is interested in the development of a palm plantation at Santiago, Cuba. Visitor: Frank Traendly, New York. Chicago. STATE OF THE MARKET.— SUPPLY EXCEEDS DEMAND.— AT THE FLORISTS' CLUB.— FAKIRS ORDERED OFF THE STREETS. — CARNATIONS GOING INTO THE FIELDS BY MANY THOUSANDS. — NEW GERANIUMS. — JOTTINGS HERE AND THERE IN LOCAL CIRCLES. This week has seen little charge in the cut flower market. There is still more stock than orders and returns have not been what all concerned would like them to be. Nearly all flowers show the eflects of the warm weather, but there are, nev- ertheless, many very fine roses and car- nations. Harrisii have hung on well but are approaching an end and indoor bulb stock is nearly all cut. Violets, of which there has long been a profusion, are losing both their color and popular esteem. At the last meeting of the Florists' Club the Chicago Carnation Co. exhibited a vase of Mrs. James Deancarnation, which scored eighty-seven points and was awarded a certificate of merit. The mat- ter of holding a picnic in summer was brought before the club. A discussion on greenhouse construction is being planned for the next meeting. May 5. Planting in the field is now progressing. Wietor Bros, were the first to begin the work, making a start April 22, and now have 100,000 carnations out doors at Rogers Park. The Reinbergs and other large growers took up the task this week and are making all possible speed. The fakirs have received a three days' notice to vacate the streets, a periodical occurrence, but particularly unfortunate at this time, as they handled large quan- tities of inferior stock which may not find an outlet for the few days which will probably elapse before they succeed in adjusting matters at the City Hall. John Schoepfle's troubles never come singly. A week ago it was discovered that a former employe was plotting against his life and subsequently his niece, Ida Peters, drank milk containing poison. The police say it was attempted suicide but this is indignantly denied \>y the farailv. O. P. Bassett states that if Bassett & Washburn never have any greater cause for complaint than is afforded by the past season's business they will always be content. And even at that they burned three cars of coal a day for weeks at a time last winter. The daily press has it that $1,000,000 worth of bulbs and hardy plants perished in Chicago parks and gardens during the past winter. While the loss was consid- erable this estimate is many times too high. Two new semi-double geranmms at Mt. Greenwood Cemetery— John Doyle, scarlet, and Francis Perkins, dark pink — promise well for bedding. Mrs. Geo. M". Garr is still among the best single whites. During the scarcity of ferns the Illinois Cut Flower Company has been able at all times to supply its customers. This necessary article has become extremely hard to get at $4 per thousand. Superintendent Wells, of thecity parks, states that Washington square and some others of the smaller breathing spots will this year be decorated with flowering plants tor the first time. Albert Fuchs must have enjoyed a good season. He is building two modern cypress greenhouses and a three-story double business and apartment block. Walter Retzler, of the Shaw Botanic Garden, St. Louis, has been visiting Chi- cago parks this week while the guest of friends here. A. 0. Prince has been elected a member of the board of trustees of Downer's Grove without a dissenting vote. The Invalid Appliance Company reports the spring sales of Columbia plant tubs to be entirely without precedent, Mrs. Balluff, mother of Charies Balluff, died suddenly April 21 at the residence of her daughter on Fifth avenue. Henry Welfare has sold out his business at Owosso, Mich., and removed to Chi- cago with his family. The first Alabama arbutus reached this market April 26. The good bunches sold well. Adolph Anthes has removed his store from 286 to 354 North Clark street. Sweet peas are longer, brighter and more salable than last week. Miss Edlefsen, of Milwaukee, will spend a week with friends here. L. P. Kelley has suffered a week's ill- ness. Visitors: Lyman B. Craw, of the Lord & Bumham Co., New York; George A. Souster, Elgin, 111.; Carl Hirsch, Hills- dale, Mich. Salina, Kans.— John Buchi has three acres of land, 3600 feet of glass, a fine, diversified stock and a prosperous busi- ness. He is a native of Switzerland, a member of the Board of Education and a hard-working, careful floriculturist. Philadelphia. LITTLE ACTIVITY IN TRADE CIRCLES IN THE CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE. — THE FAKIR EVERYWHERE —asking PRICES. — WIN- DOW BOXES.— BAYERSDORFER OFF FOR EUROPE.— JOTTINGS. A visitor to our city would not find much to interest him at present, at least in a business way. There is no need of apologies; it is what is to be expected at this season. Flowers are very cheap and when prices are low, particularly in the spring, growers get a little careless. It will soon be time to replant, they think, and the young plants are apt to get more attention than the old. Although the season seemed a backward one the bed- ding plant men are very busy sending out stock which is wanted even before it is ready. The hyacinths and tulips in the public squares are now at their best and make a very pretty showing. This kind of planting is not near general enough but the expense seems to loom up so in the fall when the outlay is to be made that many a contemplated order is side- tracked and held over for next year, which, like tomorrow, seems never to come. The fakir element are now in their glory, as from three to four times as many flowers come to market as can be handled by the stores. On the busiest blocks of Chestnut and Market streets they line up at the curb and parade up and down, from six to twelve or more to a block, asking all sorts of prices, upward from 10 cents per dozen for car- nations, 25 cents per dozen for roses and 10 cents per fifty for double violets. The asking wholesale prices are about as foUws: Teas from $4 to $6 per hun- dred; Beauties $2.50 to $3 per dozen and from that down; carnations $2 per hun- dred and down to $5 per thousand; valley $3; violets 50 cents for the best and nearly done; mignonette $1 to $3; Harrisii lilies $3. to $5. Smilax is very scarce at twenty cents per string. The Liberty rose is now producing' splendid flowers on good stems and as large as good Jacqs. Window boxes are to be seen decorat- ing the fronts of quite a number of houses, but the practice is not as general as it ought to be. There is a great field here for the city florist. The decorating of house fronts is not nearly so extensive in this country as in Europe, where in some cities it is encouraged to such an extent that prizes are offered for the best examples, good taste counting as much as elaborate display. Harry Bayersdorfer is away again on his annual tour to Europe for the latest and best novelties in the basket line suitable for florists' use. Harry knows the requirements of the trade to a dot and his novelties are always worth see- ing. Many of the goods are made after patterns of his own so that one is always sure to find something exclusive in his stock. He expects to be gone about ten weeks. "Nic" McCarthy was in town last week, stopping off from a little trip to Old Point Comfort for his health. He is stouter but looks not a day older than when he was "one of the boys" in this city some fifteen or sixteen years ago. J. McHutchinson, representing Aug. Rhotert, was in town for a few days. Lilacs from the south arrived last Wednesday. They were good for the first and sold well. The benefit at the Chestnut Street Theater next Thursday night, the play Way Down East being on the boards, i8gg. The American Florist. 1181 promises to net the bowling club a hand- some sum. More tickets have been sold than ever before and the house promises to be packed; those who have not secured seats may get a couple by apply- ing to David Rust on Monday. K. Baltimore. DULL TRADE. — BANK WILL HURT FLORISTS. — CLUB MEETING. — CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW IN NOVEMBER. — HALL CHOSEN. — ADDRESSES LISTED. — MR. MOSS DIS- COURSES ON BUILDING. — DISCUSSES VARI- OUS ITEMS. — PERSONAL EXPERIENCE. — COST. Complaints of dull trade are frequent and, judging from the air of quiet and repose pervading most of the retail places, the complaint is not altogether without foundation. A statement in a daily paper to the effect that the Metropolitan Savings Bank has purchased the southwest cor- ner of Charles and Saratoga streets and will build a large bank and office build- ing, if true, will mean a serious drawback to Sam'l Feast & Sons, whose store front is now the showiest in town and would be hard to duplicate if torn down. The club meeting was poorly attended. Discussing the merits and demerits of various possible places for holding the chrysanthemum show was the principal business. Mr. Hannigan suggested the concert hall at the Academy of Music and a committee consisting of Messrs. Sands, Brown and Patterson was sent to inquire terms. They returned with such a glowing account and favorable terms that by a unanimous vote they were ordered to secure it for the second week in November. Professor Johnson, state entomologist, wrote accepting an invitation to address the club on "Injurioulsnsects" the fourth Monday night in May, also promising to bring his colleague, Professor Town- shend, and a stereoptieon to illustrate his lecture. Professor Flitton promised an essay on rhododendron culture at the next meeting. In response to the query as to the best twelve geraniums, S. A. Nntt was named, as were G. V. Harrison, Centaur, John Doyle, La Favorite and Margaret Blair. Mars was also highly commended for pot culture, but was said to bloom itself to death in a bed. Mr. Seybold said Mr. Burns, at Relay, had two excellent pink seedlings; he also strongly recommended Countess Har- court and Bridesmaid. After the regular business was diposed of Mr. I. H. Moss spoke on "Greenhouse Building." He said in part: "Sometime ago, in the American Florist, appeared a picture of the first greenhouse erected in this country, sometime in 1764-. To compare it with a modem greenhouse, one would hardly be able to guess the purpose lor which it was erected. An oblong building with wooden roof and sash in the vertical sides, it did not resemble a modem structure lor growing plants. The whole object now seems to be to get all the light possible and I believe the time is coining when the glass will reach the ground on all sides. It was originally thought necessary to build on a hillside, but my preference is for a nearly level piece of ground, as well drained as possible and with a gentle slope to the south. If building for cut flower grow- ing I would use three-quarter-span houses running east and west, with the long span to the south. "In starting a greenhouse establishment I would earnestly advise the adoption of some plan or arrangement of the build- ings that would admit of the area of glass being indefinitely extended harmoniously. The most practical arrangement 1 know is that of Mr. Harris near Philadelphia. The first thing is posts; I believe well- seasoned cedar is the most economical in the end and would prefer them sawed square at the mill. If for a wall three feet high a post four inches square is large enough, but for a higher wall use five inches. If a house is to be entirely of wood the best is none too good. After trying white pine for a long time, I now use cypress altogether, except for plates, where I use Georgia pine. I prefer the clipper bars because there is fifty per cent less broken glass where they are used, but if not fitted accurately they will cause great trouble in glazing. Then, if you want to paint your house, it can be done with a tithe of the time and skill required for a puttied house, by simplj- removing the glass, painting and putting the glass on again. My experience is that leakage is no greater than at first in puttied roofs and does not increase with age as it does in them. Double thick glass is most prac- tical and economical and I never use any- thing but white lead and oil for painting. "Ventilation should be plentiful. With regard to heating my first advice would be to build a deep boiler pit, if possible large enough to hold a season's supply of coal. The only question about heat- ing now is between steam and hot water, flues being out of date and not to be con- sidered. Steam costs less at first and heats houses more evenly, but for econ- omy of fuel my experience leads me to prefer hot water. I think 2-inch pipes the best, as the water heats more rapidly and circulates better. Always have the pipes put in before the benches are built. "For a twenty-foot house I would arrange the benches clear of outside walls with a walk next the walls. Air cannot circulate on wall benches, plants do not thrive on them and they cannot be kept so clean. I believe twenty feet to be a standard width for forcing houses and think it much more economical to build a few large houses than many small ones. Plants do best in houses where there is as much room, light and air as it is possible to give. Provide a house for propagating. The old style of using out of the way places, ends of benches and hot corners should be altogether abandoned and a house expressly for propagating, preferably on the north side of one of the others, should be used exclusively for that purpose. "The most important feature of all to the commercial florist is the cost and from my experience and what I know I do not believe it possible to erect a house 20x100 of first-class material and by first-class workmen for less than $12 per lineal foot. I have heard gentlemen mention prices much lower, one even going so low as $3.50, but I feel sure that something must be slighted." Mack. Louisville. A PERIOD OF ACTIVITY IN THE KENTUCKY METROPOLIS. — extensive BUILDING OPERATIONS. — EVERYONE MAKING IM- PROVEMENTS.—JOTTINGS AMONG THE LOCAL TRADE. — KCENIG'S HEAVY LOSS BY HAIL. Trade has been the best on record in Louisville this spring and every one is happy. Building and improvements of various kinds seem to be the order of the day. Jos. Coenen & Co. are preparing to erect two houses, each 18x80 in place of old ones. With fourteen modem houses, comprising over 27,000 feet of glass, Coenen & Co. will be well equipped to grow for the wholesale market. Jacob Schultz, and I might couple his name with all that is best in floriculture, is evidentlj- bent on keeping pace with the times as his model establishment will undergo further improvements during the summer. F. Walker & Co. will add a carnation house, 20x150, to their already extensive establishment at New Albany, Ind. Mr. Walker reports the best trade they have enjoyed in years. In addition to a general florists business, they deal extensively in nursery stock. C. W. Reimers, of American Beauty fame, will soon commence tearing down five of his old houses, to make room for up-to-date structures, each 22x120. These houses will be expressly for Ameri- can Beauties. Mr. Reimers, by the by, is of the opinion that there is nothing to equal the Princess of Wales violet. With him, this variety did splendidly this winter. C. K. Kunzman has dispensed with his retail store and now gives his undivided attention to his wholesale trade. Mr. Kunzman grows Jubilee and Flora Hill to perfection in solid beds. Besides car- nations he has a general line of bulbous stock. F. Litchfield & Son are experimenting upon a number of carnation seedlings of recent introduction with which they will replace the old varieties which are "played out." Busy Geo. Schultz is seldom "at home" at this season of the year for he has a small army of men scattered through the city, some plant- ing, others doing landscape work and sodding. His place, however, is being taken good care of by his efficient employes. Mr. Schultz intends building an additional carnation house this spring. Wm. Walker's extensive establishment in the vicinity of Cave Hill Cemetery, is well worth seeing. Mr. Walker is a Scotchman, hence a successful grower. His roses, carnations and bulbous stock rank with the best grown anywhere. Besides his greenhouses, Mr. Walker has equipped a fine flower store on W. Jefferson street, Miss Walker being in charge. A stroll through Wm. Mann's houses brought me in contact with as fine and well grown a stock of roses, carnations and plants as I have yet seen. Mr. Mann, by the by, is located in the resi- dence part of the city and enjoys the patronage of some the bluest blooded of blue blooded colonels. E. G. Reimers has no complaints to make. Trade has been exceptionally good with him, while the outlook, in his opinion, is decidedly encouraging. He has been remodeling his residence in most approved style. F. Haupt is one of the busiest men in town. His orders for funeral work and wedding decorations are as numerous as the members of his stafl' wish to see them. S. Thompson is also rushed with design work, which is his specialty. Victor Mathis, who three years ago succeeded W. Wramplmeyer, is well satisfied with the result of his venture. Since taking possession of the place he has added a carnation house and made various improvements. Several florists and market gardeners lost considerable glass in a recent hail storm. A. Kocnig suffered the most, los- ing practically his entire 3000 feet of glass, as well as the plants, a loss which will necessitate his retirement from busi- ness. HOMO. 1182 The American Florist. April 2p, Subscription, 81.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those In the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate, $1.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Fogitlon Guaranteed. Discounts, 6 times Bpercent; IStimes, 10 percent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. The Adverilalnn Department of the American Florist is for Floriets. Seedsmen, Nurserymen, and dealers In wares pertaining to those lines Only. Order! for les> than one-halt inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to «e- oore insertion In the Issue for the following Saturday. Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad has abandoned its station flower gardens. The Lord & Burnham Co., of New York, has arranged to erect an iron carnation house, 23x400 feet, for E. G. Hill & Co., of Richmond, Ind. Vaughan's little girl, as westerners call it, is not an animated baby, but a very pleasing poster. Have you seen it? It is the talk of two cities— Chicago and New York. In Mr. Dimmock's article on "Cypri- pedium Insigne and Some of Its Varie- ties," page 93G of our issue of March 11, third column, fifty-sixth line, the word "more" should read "less." Greenhouse Building. Holbrook, Mass.— Lively & Bond, two greenhouses. Bar Harbor, Me.— D. G. Hall, large forcing house. Rochester, Minn.— John Peterson, one carnation house. Freeport, 111.— John Bauscher.Jr., three houses 24x150. Eureka, 111.— J. H. Burk, one green- house. Portland, Ore. — Martin & Forbes, range of greenhouses. Logansport, Ind.— J. A. Newby & Son, range of houses. Sedamsville, O.— R. Witterstaetter & Son, range of rose and carnation houses. Brooklyn, N. Y.— A. Rothaar & Sons, three commercial houses. Natick, Mass.— Robt. McGorum, rose house. T^ T^ /.^ Baldwinsville, Mass. — R. D. Green- wood, one forcing house. Madison, N. J.— H. McK. Twombly, one forcing house, 33x200. Lowell, Mass.— H. B.Greene, two com- mercial houses. Framingham, Mass.— Wm. Nicholson, one carnation house, 23x206. Louisville, Ky.-Coenen & Co., two houses 18x80. C. W Reimers five Beauty houses 22x120. George Schultz, one carnation house. ^ , , , , Cincinnati.— W. A. McFadden, remodel extensive range. Dixon, 111.— Ehas Bovey, large cucum- ^ Fr\nkUn,Tenn.-A. Truett& Co., 3000 leet of glass. , „ , ^ . -u Chicago.— Lincoln Park to rebuild range of propagating houses. Evergreen Park, lU.-St. Mary's Cem- etery, one greenhouse. Chatham, N. J.-J. Falkner, one rose house. Englewood, N. J.— Lang, three commer- cial houses. Advice for the Carnation Society. What a lot of advice the Carnation Society has had since February and how varied it is! One gentleman thinks the rest of the scale is all right, but that it was a crime to barouttheplant; another that barring the plant was all right, but the calyx arrangement is all wrong. Every point in the scale is condemned by some and applauded by others. There are seven attributes of the carna- tion included in the scale and mathemat- ics tells us that there are 5,040 combina- tions possible among seven things, so there is still room for about 4,900 other gentlemen to express themselves and still keep up the record of no two alike. Some of the gentlemen, with the best of inten- tions, no doubt, write so diflerently from what they would if they had ever jour- neyed outside of Podunk county and attended a convention of the American Carnation Society. Some, too, remind one so forcibly of Frelinghuysen's oft mule, whose chief delight was to sag back in the harness and kick. A whole lot of them don't know that this was a pretty sizable country — even before the Spanish war. One cheerful gentleman suggests that all seedlings be judged three times during the season in the house where grown. He seems to forget that there are seedlings in Maine and in California, in Maryland and Minnesota, and nearly every little greenhouse between those points has a seedling or sport "a. whole lot better than anything on the market, sir." And does he know how many thoroughly competent judges of carnations there are in the country? His scheme would keep them pretty busy, I am thinking, and who would pay the bills? Perhaps the only solution of the ques- tion would be to adopt Mr. Kohlbrand's suggestion and let every man judge his own seedlings. There would surely be enough certificates to go around then. In closing, let me ask why so few have anything to say at the convention when important matters are being acted on and why such a grand all around talking match occurs as soon as it is all over and too late to do anything? X. A Philadelphia View. Ed. Am. Florist: — You are severe on the Ladies' Home Journal. They should have "watched out" so that Mada- gascar "Gobbleun" should not have "got 'em". But accidents will happen! It is now in order for you to be as liberal with your praise as your censure. I venture to say the Ladies' Home Journal has done more for horticulture in the past ten years than the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has in seventy, although I am a member and have always been a worker in the P. H. S., and it is one of the oldest and one of the best societies of the kind in the world. The L. H. J. has broken new ground among half a million homes and may be pardoned a slip once in a while. Get your gun out for better game, Mr. Editor. G. C. Watson. Palms and Ferns. Ed. Am. Florist: — Can some one tell me how to treat cycas stems to get the best results? How soon should they show growth after planting? What is the best soil for the cycas, also other palms and ferns, and wherecanit behad? Iowa. P. The soil for cycads and palms should be the same as is used for the general run of pot plants. This is prepared by tak- ing sod about four inches thick and piling it in layers twelve inches deep, alternat- ing with six-inch layers of cow manure. The pile is allowed to remain intact until the sod and manure are thoroughly decomposed, when the ingredients are thoroughly mixed, adding some sand to insure porosity, and a little bone meal for plants that are to remain in the same pots a long time. A little wood ashes is also beneficial. Burnt sod makes the finest loam. Cycads should be given pots as small as will hold them upright to begin with, and placed under a bench in the warm- est house. Keep them a little dry unless the temperature runs up to 65°, when a little water will do no harm. The plants will send out their new crowns in May or June and as soon as the leaves appear the pots must be placed on the benches. Care should be taken in hand- ling the plants at this time, as the young leaves are very easily injured. About eighty-five per cent of the cycas stems will start the first spring, and the remainder may not commence growth until the following year. Those tardy in starting should not be discarded so long as they remain in sound condition. The very thick stems are not so desira- ble as the smaller ones, as they frequently produce flower cones instead of a crown of leaves, and this means the loss of an entire year so far as the decorative value of the plants is concerned. Growers who make a specialty of cycads, place them in strong bottom heat and develop the foliage in about six weeks; but to the average grower this is considerable trouble and not so safe. Manure, unless well decomposed, should not be used in soil for ferns in general, and then only in small quantity. C. B. W. Applying Bone and Ashes to Soil. Ed. Am. Florist:— I note in Mr. Herr's carnation article in last issue a reference to "bone and ashes". Now I have always been taught that bone (or any other sub- stance containing ammonia) and ashes (or any other substance containing free lime) should not be used together, as the lime in the ashes will set the ammonia free to pass off and be lost in the air. If Mr. Herr will mix some ashes and bone together and moisten them a little, he will be able to prove my assertion by finding a strong smell of ammonia. The nitrogen contained in ammonia is the most expensive part of any fertilizer and we should not go deliberately to work to waste it. R. Pittsburg. state of trade.— seedsmen and Nxnt- SERYMEN ARE BUSY.- BUSINESS AT THE MARKETS.— A BOTANIZING TRIP. Business continues fairly good, ftineral work being largely responsible. The seedsmen and nurserymen report excel- lent trade, much better than last season, owing principally to the severity of the past winter. H. B. Zeiger and Harry F. Baxter, for- merly at the Liberty Market, have each opened stands in the Pittsburg Diamond Market for the sale of cut flowers and bedding stock and report business good. James Seinple, of Bellevue, and Prof. John A. Shafer, Curator of the Western Pennsylvania Botanical Society, have arranged for a few days' search in the country nearby, for new varieties and botanical specimens for the society. Regl\. l8gg. The American Florist. lies St. Louis. MEETING OF THE CLUB. — MONEY GIVEN WITH WHICH TO OFFER PRIZES FOR BACK-YARD DECORATION.— THE COMMIT- TEE IN CHARGE. At the last meeting of the St. Louis Florists' Club Charles Hodgman, of Whitaker & Hodgman, presented a novel proposition. He said that he had been authorized to offer $500 to the Florists' Club, to be distributed in prizes to the residents along the Suburban Railway, between Vandeventer avenue and Union boulevard, who keep their backyards in the best order during thecoming summer and fall. The contestants for the prizes will be requested to remove unsightly sheds, fences, advertising signs and rubbish, and plant their yards with shrubs, grass and flowers. Those who produce the most pleasing effect will be awarded the prizes. J. J. Beneke, John W. Kunz, J. T. Windt, R. F. Tesson, Frank Ellis and Emil Schray were appointed a committee to distribute the prizes, and it was decided by the Florists' Club to divide the district into three sections, and offer first prizes of $100 each for each of the three districts and second and third prizes in proportion. Omaha. A YEAR WITH SPRING LEFT OUT. — SUMMER STOCK AT SUMMER PRICES. — MUCH DE- MAND FOR BEDDING PLANTS. — NOTES. After an unusually severe winter the weather has turned so very warm that one is inclined to think that spring was entirely left out of this year. The pres- ent temperature makes cut flowers plen- tiful and prices low. Bedding plants are somewhat backward, especially pansies, of which there are few good ones in the market. Business keeps up steadily and bedding plants will be even more in demand, as the beautiful floral display the Trans- Mississippi Exposition seemed to make a lasting impression on the peo- ple. Mr. Ulrich, the landscape gardener, is back from New York to take charge of the exposition grounds and to improve even on last year's attractive display. J. H. Hadkinson, who has been in charge of the grounds all winter, will now take charge of the extensive grounds of the Nebraska State Deaf and Dumb Institute here in Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. A. Donaghue, Sr., have returned from California, where they have spent the winter. Geo. Zimmer, for the last five years with Hess & Swoboda, has left for Den- ver, Col., and the bowling team suffers loss of an active, interested member. Grippe. Providence, R. L The weather for the past week has been much warmer than could be desired, the mercury ascending to 75°, which has a debilitating eflect upon flowers as well as mankind. The Rhode Island Horticultural Soci- ety held an exhibition of carnations and roses on April 19. It was a fair rep- resentation for the month. The first and second prizes were evenly divided among Wm. Hay, F. Macrae, N. D. Pierce, Jr., and Wm. B. Hazard. Mr. Hay exhibited especially fine Beauties. Wm. Hill's show- ing of potted plants was very attract- ive. Judging from the fine variety of seedling carnations shown by Macrae, Hazard and Pierce, there will be a sharp competition at the May exhibition. Wm. E. Chappell, Lawrence Hay and James Hockey were the judges. At the April meeting of the Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island a very large attendance signified an increased interest. A very instructive discussion was indulged in on the forcing of the Harrisii and longiflorum bulbs. Messrs. King, Nichol and Hazard dis- played some fine seedling carnations. A well known and much respected old gentleman, the father of James B. Can- ning, passed away a few days since. We sympathize with Mr. Canning in his bereavement. J. F. Parks & Co. have closed their store on Westminster street. Little Rhody. OBITUARY. MRS. G. L. MAHONEY. The wife of George L. Mahoney, of Mahoney & Co., Saco, Maine, died April IS, after a long illness. She was 37 years of age and a woman of rare char- acter whose demise is a severe loss to those associated with her. JULIUS KOENIG, SR. Julius Koenig, Sr., died April 22 at his home at St. Louis. He was 70 years of age, a veteran in the trade, and loved or respected by all who knew him. The bearers at the funeral, April 24, were eight members of the St. Louis Florists' Club. Mr. Koenig leaves a wife and seven children. Of the three sons Otto and John will conduct their father's busi- ness, Julius, Jr., being established for himself. 6ITUATIONS. WANTS. FOR SALE. tlon. Cash must accompany order. Plant adve. not admitted under tbia head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 1896 is entitled to a five-line want adv. (situations only) free to be used at any time durins the year. SITUATION WANTED— By experleoced English gardener and florist; private place preferred. Address Cal , care American Horlst, Chicago. SITUATION WANTED— By good grower; 20 years' experience; can tahe charpe. nrEt-clasa refei^ ences. Address M. care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED— For now or later by work- log foreman, German, single, age 21): specialist for palms, ferns and stove plants prizes. O P, care SITUATION WANTED — In a large seed house, wholesale or retail, by a young man 27 years of age. with 10 years' experience In the seed business. Address A M. care American Florist. CJITUATION WANTED— By flrst-class grower of carnations, violets, 'mums and bedding I , workinc foreman: aee 29: 15 ' ' ' "" V nee. Address SITUATION WANTED— By a flrst-class, all-around florist; growing of roses a specialty; carnations, general stock: good propagator; 2:-; years' experience; single. Best of references. Address K, care American Florist. Chicago. SITUATION WANTED— As working foreman on a commercial place where roses and carnations are specialties. Strictly sober and reliable. At liberty May 15 Married man. References. Address F. B. BENSON. Box .^17, Ulnadale. III. SITUATION WANTED— By flrst-class grower of roses, carnations, 'muma and general greenhouse stock; 23 years' experience. First-class references. SITUATION WANTED— As working foreman or to take charge of a range of houses by thoroughly experienced grower of rosea, carnations, 'mums, vlo- ■ ■■ ^ " -"c.; Al propagator and Beat of references. A Peklb, care American b'lorlat. ANTED— A young man to work In roae houses. Address, stating wages wanted, with board. COLE BROS., Peoria. III. ANTED— At once, gooo A 1 florist; $20 per month and board to start. State experience. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kan. WANTED — An assistant In commercial green- housea: atate experience, nationality and wages expected, converse tJuEENHOUSES. Webster, Maas. WANTED— Flrst-class rose and carnaU n grower to take charge of six houses; must be single. State lowest wages with board, and age Address JOHN Ij. W^iiAND. De Haven, Pa. Mrs. Geo. Waldbauer. 1317 N. Michigan Ave.. Saalnaw City. Mich. WANTED-At once, a florist who la willing to do greenhouse and out of door work. Must know how to make flower beds. Wages J25 per month, board included. Albert Senff. Menominee, Mich. ^0 FOR SALE— 23 greenhouses, cut flowers, plants; good retail trade, good lease: north side. Chicago. Cash or real estate. Z. care American Florlsi. FOR SALE OR RENT— Store and four greenhouaea lSxl25and all atock and loola; locations the best In Louisville. Address 257 W, Jefferson St.. Louisville. Ky. FORISALE— Exceptional opportunity to purchase a florist buslnesB at a decided bargain. In a county seat city. U5 miles from Chicago. No opposition. Full particulars. Address W. J. Miller, 413 Water St.. Livingston Co.. Pontlac. Ill; GREENHOUSE AND COTTAGE. Fine local trade, and good location for landscape gardener. Easy terms. SWITHIN BROS., QUIWCY, MASS- FOR SALE CHEAP. A well established florist business with 35,000 square feet of glass, well stocked with plants, etc., situated in the center of a city with a population of 5000, and only 35 miles from Chicago. For full particulars and price, address W, care American Florist, Chicago. For Sale.,,. Handsome Delivery Wagon, Horse and Harness. For particulars in- quire of LINSDALE, Florist, 135 East 23rd Street, NEW YORK CITY. stock, Opportunity. ITlTl^.^l I i shed flower store in a flourishing Ohio town of 17,000 inhabitants. No such chance has ever been offered. Speak quick if you mean business. For particulars address. S. S. SKIDEIiSKT, I6S3 N. 7th St., PHILADELPHIA. Exeter Boiler Sections. Anyone using Exeter Boilers can purchase from us at a very low price each, one hundred and twenty second-hand sections in perfect order. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washineton, D.C. FOR SALE-RARE CHANGE. A well established and paying florist business, consisting of 12,000 square feet of glass, centrally located on principal thoroughfare of thriving city in gas belt; population 25,000. Only greenhouse witliin city limits. Reason for selling, death of proprietor. For particulars address MRS. HENRY MICHEL, Grant Co., MARION, IND. For Sale IN: COLORADO SPRINGS. The Bradford Greenhouses, excellent business and property, is otTered at a great sacrifice. Full investiga- tion invited. Particulars from VARNUM & HARISON. Attorneys. 62 William St., New York. 1184 The American Florist. April 2p, Save the Easter Lily. The hygienic cry has been raised against the Easter lih'. The hullabaloo has been started by the Rev. Dr. F. L. Stoddard in Jersey City, who claims that Easter lilies used, even in small quantities, as church decorations, affect members of the choir and of the congregation, giving them severe headaches, and that the heavy odor of the flowers interferes with the acceptable exposition of the gospel. Dr. Stoddard will banish the Easter lilies this year and substitute callas and potted plants, but it is hoped that his over careful example will not be generally followed. The Easter lily is sanctioned by the most ancient usage. It has been indissolubly associated with the beauti- ful story of the Resurrection by the old masters. It is artistic and suggestive beyond the possibilities of any other flower. Its use for holly and sacred pur- poses has caused it to become a fixed and valuable agent for the employment of labor. Even if it could be demonstrated that its odor is harmful, its danger would be greatly modified by the reflec- tion that an enormous proportion of the worshippers whom it might affect are reached by this possible source of physical disturbance only once a year. There is nothing in all the range of human luxuries and necessities that has not been, at one time or another, placed under the ban of the hygienic agitators. If the advice of the doubting mentors were faithfully followed by the people, men and women would have to abstain from bread and meat; from water and milk and from all forms of nourishment, and die from thirst and starvation, since the bacteriologists have demonstrated beyond peradventure that poisoned germs lurk in every product of nature. The deadly microbe riots in the wheaten loaf; he gailj' disports himself in the sparkling glass filled from Nature's foun- tain, and he floats out, on his invisible errand of evil, on the insidious perfume that is wafted forth from the seemingly pure and guileless Easter lily. Since it is decreed that men begin to die as soon as they begin to live, and since the essence of death is in everything that seems to have been in demand for the main- tenance of life, there is nothing apparently for poor, fallible and perishing humanity to do but to obtain such passingcomfort and enjoyment as it may from the pre- carious gifts which the gods have deigned to provide. Let bread abound, even though it may damage the physical machinery which it is employed to strengthen; let the springs continue to gush forth, though a thousand microbes dwell in every drop of water, and let the Easter lilies, tall and fair and stately, again tell the old, olj story on a thousand altars, and proclaim in their language of fragrance and beauty the coming of the new life, where the microbes cease from troubling and the weary are at rest. Save the Easter lily from the iconoclastic hand of hygiene. — Salem, N. Y. Press. Orange, N. J. The monthlj- meetingof the New Jersey Floricultural Society will be held at Bray's hall, 403 Main street. Orange, at S p. m., Monday, May 1. The feature of the session will be an essay on "Plant- ing," by William MacMillan, Superin- tendent of Essex County Parks. Mr. MacMillan is thoroughly qualified to speak on the subject, as he has a life-long experience as gardener in the finest of public and private grounds. 9-21 RANDOLPH, ST. CM I CAO O PRICE LIST. Taking eflect May 1, 1899 Per 100 AMFRICAN BEAUTIES SI0.00S40.00 BRIDES, select 3.00 5.00 BRIDESMAIDS, select 3.00 4.00 METEORS 3.00 4.00 PFRLES. our selection 3.00 CARNATIONS, common 1.00 " fancy I.OO 1.50 VIOLETS 75 1.00 V>-r 100 TULIPS S 2.00S 3.0O HARRISil 6.00 10. OO CALLAS 6.00 10. OO SMILAX, very scarce 2S.00 ASPARAGUS, per string 60-75C COMMON FERNS, per 1000 £3 AOIANTUM, very fine 1.00 CVCAS LEAVES, each 50-6 S-75C-SI.00 PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., Ltd., . „, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, Long Disiance /-■ . o «■ . f 'Phone 2157. Consignments solicited. No. 705 Penn Aye., FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. write kob pb.c:= l,st. "" PITTSBURG. PA. Wbol^ale [lower/^arKjfe CiNOnnsATi, April 27. Boies, Beauties, select 25.00 medium 10.00015 00 " Brldea, Bridesmaids 3 003 5.U0 Meteors 4.008 B.OO Perles 4.00 Carnations 1.00® 1.60 fancy 2.00® 3.00 Lily of the vaUey 3 00 Tulips 3.00 Smllax 15.00 Adlantum 1.00 Common ferns 2b® ..35 Hyacinths 2.00 Narcissus 2 00® 3.00 HarrisU 10.00 Callas 6.00® 8 00 Daisies 25® .35 St. Louis, April 27. Boiet, Beantlea 4 00@25.00 Brides, Bridesmaids, Meteors... 2.00® 8.00 Perles 3.00® 8.00 Carnations 1.00® 3.00 Smllax 23.00 Adlantum 1.00 Isparapis , 10.001875.00 Flolets, California 60 " single .16 " double .40 Roman hyacinths. Von Slons 3. 00 Narcissus, Paper White 3.00 Callas 8 00 Harrlsll 8 00 Valley 3.00 Tulips 3.0O MILWAnKXB, April 27. Boses, Beauties, long. ... per doz. 2.00 medium " " 1 00® 1.60 short " " .50® 1 00 Brides. Bridesmaids 4 00® n. 00 Perles 3 00® 4.00 "• Meteors 4.00® 6.00 Kalserlns 4.00® U.OO Carnations, fancy 2.00 Koodstock 1.00® 1.60 Lily of the Valley 4.00 Adlantum 1 00 Asparagus 60.00 Violets 50® .76 Callas 8.00 Harrlsll 8 00 Dutch Hyacinths 4.00 Pittsburg, April 27. Boses, Beauties 5.00®40 00 Brides. Bridesmaids 3.00® 8.00 Meteore 3.00® 8.00 Kalserlns 3 00® 8.00 Nlphetos, Perles 2.00® 5.00 Carnations, short stems 50® 1.00 long " 1 00® 3.00 Violets 60® .75 Lily of the valley 3 00® 4.00 Smllaic 20 00®25.00 Adlanium 75® 1.00 Asparagus 40.00®60.00 Hyacinths, Paper Whites 3.00® 4.00 Harrlsll per dozen .60®1.00 Tulips 1.00® S.OO Callas perdozen .60@1.00 .AMERICAN nORIST. when you write to an advertiser. Headquarters IN / ^Western / Pew\iylvai\ia./ We get daily new customers because we have the reputation that all orders are punctually filled. WM. F. KASTING & CO.^Mfn°g^^r^' Wholsale Florists. 444 sixth ave. LONti DISTANCE TELEPHONE 2H86. All kinds of Florists Supplies & Wire Designs on hand. 8^"Conslgaments of good stock solicited. ROSES CARNATIONS VAUEY FERNS GALAX and IVY LEAVES and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. ooMP^cmtoffiUPPya wlREwoRttT r'/-'^^^"5'^ HOLTON&HUNKELGO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. p. 0 Box 103. MILWAUKEE. WIS. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... Largest Grower^o,„. ^^^ FloWCrS Give us an ..r.li-r and we will pWam you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL, MO. Our Store, 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. ^^LONQ niSTANCE 'PHONE AT EITHEK PLACB. Please mention the American Florist iSgg. The American Florist. 1185 i ILLINOIS GUT FLOWER GO. J. B. DEAMUD PRICE LIST. 51-53 WABASH AVE. CHICAGO ♦ Per 100. I LIL. HARRISII....$ 5.oo@$ s.oo (S' 8.00 2.00@ 3.00 w CALLAS.. t TULIPS... Per Doz. ^ BEAUTIES, long $2.00@$2.50 g medium 1.25® 1.50 i^ short 50® 1.00 j* BRIDES . . . per TOO, $2.00@$4.00. Per 100 SK BRIDESM.VIDS, METEORS . . . |3.00@$4.00 SE PERLES. 2.00® 3.00 2E CARNATIONS, colored 1.00 JS white ...... 1.00 SS fancy 2.00® 3.00 S VALLEY 2.00(" 4.00 3? VIOLETS, double ® .50 JS FANCY FERNS ($4.00 per M) . . .40 SE SJIILAX 20.00@25.00 -E ADIANTDM 75® 1.00 Jg ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, string .50 600.000 CUT FLOWERS We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and CARNA- TIONS. We are headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., - CHICAGO. AHERICAN BEAUTY Extra long stem per doz., 83.00 24-in. stem " 2.50 1.25 1.00 nETEOR per 100, 3.00 to 5.00 BRIDESHAID " 3.00 to 5.00 BRIDE " 3.00 to 5.00 PERLE " 3.00 to 4.00 CARNATIONS " 1.60 to 2.00 •' fancy " 2.50 to 3.00 All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. McKCLLAR & WiNT[RSON Wholesale Florists. .?t^.jstj*CONSIGNMENTS 'SOU.QXYYXi.J-J-J-J- 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, - CHIC^OO. OUR SPECIALTIES: ORCHIDS, HIGH-GRADE ROSES, We have the LARGEST WHOLESALE House in Chicago. CARNATIONS and VIOLETS. e7~Full Line FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Seeds, Bulbs. Hardy Stock. Benthey & Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager. Wholesale and Fl HDIQT^ ....Commission ILUnlOlO. 41 RANDOLPH STREET. Consignments Solicited. ....ChiCBQO. WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. PerlOO Maids, Brides, Meteors.. 3.00(nt 5.00 2.00® 4.00 75® 1.00 " fancy 1.50 '• fancy sorts. 2.00® 4.00 Harrisii . . . 6.00® 6.0O Tulips .... 2.00® 4.00 Callas 5.00® 6.00 llarguerites .50® .75 Violets 50® .76 Smilax .... 20.00® 25.00 Valley .... 3.00® 4.00 Adiantum. 1.00 DatTodils... 2.00® 3.00 Asparagus. 50.00® 75.00 Common Ferns .25 Remember us to our advertisers. Wbolgale flower/\arK?fe CHICAGO. April 28. BoBeA, Besntlee, extra long, per doz. .. ,3 .. .. BrldBs 3 Brtdeemaldfl 3 Perlea 3 Meteors 3. Camatlonfi 1. fancy Lily of the valley . Adiantum Common fema — Galax leaves SmUai AsparagUb Violets Dutch Hyacinths. . Homan Narcissus Callas Harrisii 3.00 2 50 2.00 1.50 1 25 1.00 00@ 5.00 00® 5.00 .00® 6.00 00® 5 00 ,50® 2 00 50® 3 00 4.00 Ml® 1.00 25® .40 .20 It is Good Business Policy to Mention the American Florist when tou Write to an Advertiser. E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- CUT FLOWERS \ Hunt's Flowers C Qo Everywhere j 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and Oii( CIaiuama Growersof IjUI rlOWeiS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALL ^ Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash- ington St., Chicago. Write for special Quotations on large orders. wholesale GROWER OF ROSES. CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street. 1. G. PRINCE & CO. wnoiesale 6ui Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. A-gents for the Hinsdale Hose Co. Special attention paid to shipping orders. 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. E. C. AMLINQ Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. ....CmCAQO. KENNIGOTT BROS. CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. 42-44. RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. WIRB WORK A SPECIALTY. WIETOR BROS. SUCCESSORS TO ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS 51 WABASH AVENUE, Headquarters CHICAQO For American Beauties. Mention American Florist. 1186 The American Florist. April 2^, Samuel s. ?wml Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street PHILADELPHIA, PA, ■FINE VAILEY AWAYS ON HAND. Open Day and Night from la a. m, Honday to lo p. m. Saturday. A select grade of VALLEY on hand the year round. AMERICAN BEAUTIES our specialty. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. Wholesale Depot for all Florists* Supplies. BOSTON... ^ FLOWERS Pirloe> X.rl(Sl;s nck.skXl.e><3.» &T IBronrxflelca. St., :B0ST0K:, A prr lllllll; 45 cts. per 100. GLUGAS & BGDDINGTON GO.. 501 II 503 West 13th St., NEW YORK CITY. :Bo:BBi:^i^K: st .a^t'kiiivs Representatives ofthefoHo7ving European Houses: The Horticultural Co.. Boskoop, Holland, H. P. Roses, Rhododendrons. Clematis, Hardy Azaleas, etc. Rudolf Van Til & Co , Hillegom, Holland, Dutch Bulbs. Jules Gauchault. Orleans, Fiance, French Seedlings and Slork^. V. Lemoine. ^ancy. France. Novelties a Specialty. Snoeck Bros.. Gendbrugge. Belgium. Ficus CuttinRS, I'alnis, Arauciiria's, Hay Trees, etc. Goods of theae flruiB kept on hand In season. SFEDS OF Asparagus Sprengerii. EDWARD B. JACKSON, STAMFORD, CONN. ESTABLISHED 1830. R. VAN DER SGHOOT & SON Wholesale Bulb Growers, HILLEGOM, HOLLAND. OUR bulb stocks, now covering an area of over 133 acres are at present the largest of Holland. Our lowest prices will reach the trade bv the middle of May. Cycas Stems. On hand in e.xtra fine condition. Cycas Revoluta Stems, 3 to 10 lbs., 280 lbs. a case. 4 to 12 lbs., 360 lbs. a case. 12 to 35 lbs., 365 lbs. a case. 35 to 70 lbs., 220 lbs. a case. JAPANESE MORNING GLORY, single and double. PHYSALIS FRANCHETTI. Trade List of Japanese Nursery Stock now ready. SUZUKI & IIDA, .-^ II Broadway, NEW YORK. MAIN OFFICE: 3 Nakamura, YOKOHAMA, JAPAN. VanZanten Brothers Wholesale Bulb Growers, HILLEGOM, HOLLAND, Sell high-grade forcing bulbs at moderate prices. Ask for price list to Messrs. J. W. Hampton, Jr. & Co., 41 Broadway, New York, (N. Y.), to whom also all correspond- ence should be directed until May 20th. WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR Mr. Georg Egger, of Jaffa, (Palestine), for Black Callas, Iris, etc. Mr. Gustav A. Schuiz, of Berlin, (Germany), for best, first-class Lily of the Valley. Our Mr. G. V. VAN ZANTEN, Jr. and Mr. L. G. COLYN are on their annual trip visiting the many friends and custom' rs of our firm and of Messrs. Vander Horst ,t Dames, whose successors we are. iSgg. The American Florist. Il89 .^entimef^ ^entlm^ EXTRA SIZED \ White Roman Hyacintlis. ) IS to IS otms. / IN CASE LOTS (1500 BULBS), PER 1000 ONLY $15 00. For order now. F. 0. B. cars New York City or Chicago, a full line of all Imported and Dormant Plants at proportionate rates. Four Reasons why it will be to your advantage to place your fall bulb order with us: THIRD. It is undoubtedly an advantage to place the entire responsibility for your import stock upon one firm. By com- bining your entire order with us we accept responsibility for delivery of all the stock at the right time, and of the best grades that can be furnished. Knowing that you depend on us wholly for such supplies, we do our best to give you satisfactory results. FOURTH. We will guarantee that the total cost of your im- ported stock if bought through us, will be as low as if placed separately with six different houses. FIRST. We will make you first early shipment of all kinds of forcing bulbs which are required for Thanksgiving and Holiday forcing. By doing this, you save about two weeks of im- portant time over general orders placed in France and Holland. SECOND. If any of the bulbs or cases of bulbs prove inferior on arrival we can replace them with satisfactory stock within five days, at original prices. Rejected stock from Europe cannot be replaced under six weeks, or must be re-purchased here at advanced prices and a delay in planting. CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph Street, VflUGHflN'S SEED STORE. New York: 14 Barclay Street. ESTABLISHED 1802 SEEDS Just Arrived in Pine Condition. FRESH SEEDS OF SEAFORTHIA ELEGANS, P id, $3.00 per 1000. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (late of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET, NEW YORK CYCLAMEN GROWERS do not forget that L. P. DeLANGHE-VERVAENE, Nurserymen. 150 Rue de Constantinople, BRUSSELS, BELGIUM. IS THE RAISER OP Cyclamen Papilio. The most beautiful strain in the world. Price: 100 seeds, $3; 500 seeds, $13; 1000 seeds, J20. To be delivered as soon as harvested, from beginning' of July. %^i^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^B BflRNflflRT & SON, Vogelenzang, Holland, LARGEST GROWERS OF DAFFODILS Grow over TWO MILLION DOUBLE VON SIGN only Book orders now for August Delivery. PER 1000 DOUBLE VON SION, largest top roots, double crowns Jio.oo " " " Extra fine, double crowns 8 00 " " " E.xtra fine, well shaped, single crowns, 1st size 7.00 " " " " " " 2nd size 6 00 " " " " " " 3rd size, all nowering bulbt 5.00 NARCISSUS BULBOCODIUM CITRINUM (Hoop Petticoat) 1200 PALLIDUS PR/£COX, extra selected 10.00 " " collected bulbs, extra fine 6.00 POETICUS ORNATUS, strong bulbs 6.00 " " " medium bulbs 5.00 SINGLE SWEET-SCENTED JONQUILS, extra fine i 60 Large Growers of HYACINTHS, TULIPS, CROCUS, SPANISH IRIS, etc. JS^For general orders please send list of requirements for Special quotation F. 0. B. Rotterdam or Amsterdam. Write direct, B. & S. have no agents or travelers. CABLE ADDRESS. BARNAART-VOGELENZANG. 1190 The American Florist. April 2p, The Nursery TR^^je. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. MoREY & Son, Dansville, N. Y., will plant ten acres of nursery stock this spring. Some Walla Walla orchardists are using sheep dip in their compound for spraying scale infested trees. S. A. Forbes, Urbana, 111., is the ento- mologist charged with the administra- tion of the new Illinois anti-scale law. George J. Kellogg, the well known nurseryman of Janesville, Wis., and Mrs. M. J. Hassam, of Lake Mills, were married recently. It is only a question of a few years when the Wenatchee valley in Washing- ton will be one immense orchard. The farmers are all planting for fruit. New York has both an anti-scale law and an enactment making it a misde- meanor to spray fruit trees while in blos- som with any poisonous substance. The Citrus Situation West. The stimulus given the orange industry of California by the good prices obtained this season has been felt all along the line. Many sales of groves are reported at satisfactory figures and citrus nursery stock is in good demand at increased prices. One sale was made at Alhambra ol 4100 naval orange trees at 50 cents each and it is predicted that all the avail- able stock will be sold before the season is over. Another excellent thing is the improvement in the care of the citrus orchards, some of which have been more or less neglected for years. Now many groves of seedlings are being budded to navels. Owners are taking more interest in the health of the trees and are aiding the horticultural inspectors in campaign- ing against scale and other parasites. In Pasadena alone over 2000 orange trees have been turned into firewood since January 1 and the work is still pro- gressing. D. R. W. Ontario Requires Fumigation. Certain amendments were made at the last session of the Ontario legislature to the act for the prevention of the spread of the San ]ose scale, which prohibits the sale or removal of stock from nurseries in the province without the same having first been fumigated by hydrocyanic acid gas, in accordance with certain prescribed regulations. The duty of inspecting the nurseries has been entrusted to Prof Wm. Lochhead, entomologist of the Agricultural College, who has already entered upon the work. A large number ot applications for the inspection of their stock have already been received from leading nurserymen throughout Ontario, and it is likely that in order to facihtate the work two or three members of the college staff may be appointed, without salary, to assist Prof. Lochhead. The numerous applications for inspec- tion are very satisfactory, as denoting the readiness of the nurserymen of Onta- rio to comply with the provisions ot the law. It should be borne in mind that importations of nursery stock from the United States and other countries where the San Jose scale exists are prohibited but no restriction is placed upon the importation of stock from Great Britain, Germany and France. Nevertheless, the Ontario law, as it is applicable to all stock sold in Ontario, will prevent the danger ot spreading insect pests through the medium of stock Irom any foreign country. The object of fumigation is not only to kill the San Jose scale, but all insect pests which may exist in the stock held by Ontario nurserymen. The himi- gation house and all apparatus and appliances are to be provided by the nurseryman, and he is to notify the Department of Agriculture as soon as the preparation for fumigation is complete. Mankato, Minn.— A. G. Petelen, of St. Paul, has purchased an interest in the Lorenz greenhouses. Eureka, III.— J. H. Burk is building the first commercial greenhouse of which this place can boast. Freeport, III. — Mrs. M. F. Rising, who has conducted the Walnut Hill greenhouses for several years, will shortly remove to Galesburg to giveher daughter, Miss Edith Rising, the advantages of a course at Knox College. 50.000 DORMANT OWN ROOTS FIELD-GROWN In Cold Storage, Chicago. Leading varieties of Hybrid Perpetuals, No. 1, cut bacl< to 24 to 30 inches, 3 or more branches, $75 00 per M. Hardy Climbers and Mme. Plantier, $35.00 per M. Marechal Kiel, No. 1, J75.00 per M. Yellow Rambler, No. 1, $50.00 per M. Same varieties, one size smaller, at special prices. f;^"List of varieties on application. 4DDRE99 W. F. HEIKES, Manager, 1308-1310 Unity Building, - CHICAGO. R05E5 Rudbeckia "GOLDEN GLOW." BV THE THOUSAND. Send for low cash price to EDWIN LONSDALE, Wyndmoor, Ctiestnut Hill, PHILA., PA. fiRAPE VINES ^ for Graperies.— The most complete assort- ment in the United States: White Frontig- nan, Muscat Hambiirg, Black Hamburg, Muscat of Alexandria, Bowood Muscat, Alicante, Gros ColmaD,Uuckland Sweet Water. Lady Downs, Madresfield Court, aad msiny other choice varie- ties. Plants now ready to ship, all pot grown, 1 year, 75 cts.; $7.50 per dozen; 2 year, $1.50, $15.00 per dozen. 20 per cent off to the trade. STOKE- POGIS NURSERIES, 211 South Juniper Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. G. C. WAISON, General Agent. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. PiEONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. O'.A.CJO^ -w. ax.A.irsrxzB'car, The Beading: Nnrgery, READING, MASS. E8TABLISEBD 1854. YiburnumTomentosuffl A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. (SPECIALTY Price list and descriptive catalogue on application. REA BROTHERS, Norwood, Mass. CLEMATIS. Large flowering, either dormant or growing in pots, strong, healthy, home-grown plants, 10 lead- ing sorts, $2.50 per dozen; $20.00 per 100. Downing GooBeberry, 25,0(X) 1 and 2 year, very low. H. P. Rosea, leading kinds $1.50doz.;{10perI00 Monthly Roses, 4-ln.. fine plants.. 1.00 '■ 8 PseonleB, best market sorts 1.25 " S " Bmllax, strong, fine plants, 3 Inch 2 " F. A. BALLER, Bfoominston, III. English Yews A few choice spr-ciniens from 3 to 6 feet in diameter, recently transplanted and in fine condition. A fine lot of young Evergreens. Descriptive catalogue and wholesale price list for all in the trade. SAMUEL C. MOON. Morrisville. Bucks Co.. Pa. F. &,F. NURSERIES^ Wholesale Growers, TREES & PLANTS in Full Assortment. TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. SPRINGFIELD, EW JERSEY. A.JMLI*E^rvOI*®I® XTeltolaii. 2-year3, field-grown, X. No. 1. Clematis Per 10 Per 100 Per 1000 Per 10 Per 100 Per 1000 ...$1.00 $7.00 $60.00 2-vears, field-grown, No. 2....$ .60 $5.00 $45.00 . .. .80 6.0O 50.00 •' " No. 3 60 4.00 30.00 XX, very heavy per 10, $1.20; per 100, $10.00; per 1000, Strong plants, out of pots. all stock for transplanting. Shade trees in quantity. THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., 6.00; ' •• $40.00 3 50; " 30.00 2.60; •• 20.00 Wholesale List. Elizabeth X. J. FIELD-GROWN. 2-YEAR-OLD. Stock is in the very best condition, witli good, fibrous roots. American Beauty, own roots. Gen. Jacqueminot, own roots. \ Magna Charta, " J' Jules Margottin, own roots per 100, $13.00 Mnie. Caroline Testout, budded per 100, $15.00 Crimson Rambler, extra heavy, 3-year-old per doz. $3.00; per 100, $20.00 BUDDED ROSES, pef lOO, JSii.OO; per 1000, |ioo.oo. Capt. Christy Mme. G. Luizet Paul Neyron Gloire Lyonnaise Marshall P. Wilder Fisher Holmes „ ... ,1 Prince Camille de Rohan Baron Bonstettin Coquette des Alps Baroness Rothschild Boule de Neige Qen. Jacqueminot Gen. Washington Magna Charta Large Stock of CLEMATIS, AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, HYDRANGEAS P. C, P;CONIES. ETC., ETC. Send us your list to price. '^Te'^ryS^R"^^^- VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, ^^^Vh^^a^^^o!""^- Greenhouses: WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. ....per 100, $13.00 Mabel Morrison Mrs. John Laing Ulrich Bruiiner tSgg. The American Florist. 1191 ► ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< Dreer's "Special Offer" of... Seasonable Bulbs ^Tubers ^ MONTBRETIAS. * DAHLIAS. I A flne assortment of 18 Double Cactus, 12 ♦ Double Show and Fancy, 12 Pompon, strong X fleld-grown roots, $1.00 per doz ; $8.00 per 100. I HENRY A. DREER, ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦< 75,000 CARNATIONS 75,000 Flat grown, well rooted, strong stock. CASH WITH ORDER. Per 100 Per 1000 GOLIATH (new), rose pink .... $8.00 $70.00 SNOW QUEEN (new), white . 5.00 40.00 ONCLE SAM (new), variegated. . 6.00 40.00 PLDTO (new), dark cerise .... 3.00 20.00 MRS. S. A. NORTHWAY 2.50 18.00 GENESEE 1.50 12.00 VICTOR 3.00 25.00 McBURNEY 2.50 20.00 JUBILEE . . 2.50 20.00 ARMAZINDY 2.00 15.00 TRIUMPH. 2.00 15.00 MAYOR PIXGREE 2.50 20.00 DAYBREAK 1.50 12.00 FLORA HILL 2.00 15.00 TIDAL WAVE 1.50 12.00 ROSE QUEEN, SCOTT ..... 1.50 12.00 HENRY A. NIEMEYER, Erie, Pa. ChlCAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS JOUIfJ'X', XXjXj. IT WILL PAY YOU to grow the Princess of Wales Violets. Like its namesake, it is a beauty. Strong, 2-in. plants, $5 per 100; $40 per 1000. Strong, rooted runners, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Address S, S, SKIDELSKY, 1653 No. 7th St., PHILADELPHIA. CANNAS n^Jn.. \7T/^T "nnPQ strong, 2»^-in. plants, very VIWLE.IO, tine. Imperial, $1.50 per doz. Luxonne and Princess of Wales, $5.00 per 100. California. Campbell, Ad. Avellan, Marie Louise, Schoenbrun, $4.00 per 100. The Conard & Jones Co. WEST QROVE, PA. CHINESE PRIMROSE SEED. The tineat Improved l^arwe Kkiwerlng Fiiuged elnsle and double varieties In best mixture: per Forlats' special pkt. of -kW seeda, *1. 00; i^ pkt. 50c. Not to be compared to cheap imported seed. JOHN F. RUPP. Shiremanatown, Pa. Tell them where you saw the ad. must not be confounded with cheap, undersized, poorly selected stock SINGLE TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS Separate colors— Crimson, Scarlet, White, Rose, Yellow and Orange, 50c. per dozen; $3 00 per lOO; ,$2.5.00 per 1000. Choicest Single Varieties in Mixture 40c. per dozen; $2.50 per 100: $20.00 per 1000. DOUBLE TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS Separate colors— Scarlet, Rose, White and Yellow, ~.=ic. per dozen: Ji^.OO per 100; $,W.OO per 1000. Choicest Double Mixed Wlc. per dozen; $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. GLOXINIAS L Choicest Mixture .tOc. per dozen; $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. GLADIOLUS White and Light sorts, mixed, extra flne for cutting $1.75 per lOO; $16.00 per lOOO. .American Hybrids, all colors mixed $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. A Superb strain i MONTBRETIAS. One of the most desirable of our Summer and Fall flowering bulbs, comparatively but little known, but certain to become popular. S"ven choice named sorts, 25c. per doz.; $1.75 per 100. TUBEROSES. True Dwarf Double Pearl, Selected 4 to 6- nch bulbs, $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000. JAPANESE LILIES. Send for List of Sorts and Piuces. 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< ....AN.... . 1 Indispensable Adjunct To a successful wholesale business is an up-to-date, accurate, complete Trade Directory. Such a book, 359 pages, con- taining the name and address of every florist, nurseryman and seedsman in America, will be mailed from this office on receipt of $2.00. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn St., CHICAQO, ILL. Y"" BeHer OneThan MRSi THOMAS W ■ LAWSON) ... BY BUYING OUR . . . Seedling Carnation Plants. Remember they are not from cuttings, but from hand-fertilized seed crosses blooming varieties. Only $4.00 per 100, 25 for $1.00. ^^'e pay the postage. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington. D. C. New Hybrid Carnation Vulcan A First-Class Summer Blooming Carnation, a bright red, very free flowering variety, strong, erect grower, no stick needed. Well-established plants, from 2;^-inch pots, 3 for 25 cts.; $1.00 per dozen. $5.00 per 100; 25 at 100 rate. C. EISELE. nth and Jefferson Sts., PHILADELPHIA, Pfl. THERE ARE BUYERS Kor all kinds of good, stoclc advertised In 1192 The American Florist. April 2g, Our pasTiMEs. Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, sliooting and cycling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.; Eobt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. At the Twin Cities. The Twin City bowlers made the fol- lowing scores at their meeting April 25, Ed. Swahn winning the weekly medal by a very narrow margin. C. C. Pollworth, who was a visitor, rolled with the boys and made a good score. Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. Av. E. Swahn 158 130 144 E. Nagel 145 129 156 143 G. Malmquist 172 113 115 133 G. Will 124 158 117 133 C.C. Pollworth 119 163 117 133 Hoppe 138 100 154 131 Hartman 134 99 142 125 H. Will 72 94 127 98 Frenshew 93 92 111 99 Shaffleld 90 101 95 O. Will 119 82 82 94 Baldwin 92 62 64 73 Swanson 68 63 63 65 Felix. Philadelphia Pastimes. Interest in bowling is looking up a little; when four or more get together great care is given the spares, as then the games count in the averages. Places on the Detroit team will be fought for pin by pin, as at least twelve men have a chance. Baker is one of the most enthu- siastic bowlers and is always after a good score, but when a poor one creeps in he says, "Well, I'm not going to cry about it, I'm not going to lay it to a 'lame back' or a 'thorn in my thumb' for I don't 'feel sick' nor do I 'feel tired' and it would make no difference if 'I only had my own ball' or 'if I hadn't left my sneak- ers at home.' I'm just going to try and do better this time," and he generally does. A fine meerschaum pipe has been offered for the highest score each week for the next three months, open to all bowlers. This will be a "cinch" for "Bake," whose old pipe is now so strong that he is afraid to lay it down for fear it will walk away. The gunners keep hard at it these days and find great sport at their pastime. A new distance handicap introduced by W. K. Harris was tried for the first time last Tuesday and gave general satisfac- tion. There was a large attendance and some fine shooting. The following is the score: Ildc. Known Unknown Names. yds. angles, angles. Total. Anderson 16 24 23 47 Burton 16 19 17 36 Coleman 16 16 24 40 Engle 18 20 16 36 Cartledge 16 22 21 41 Colville 16 23 22 45 Ridge 16 24 25 49 Dr. Smith 18 19 19 30 Eisenlohr 14 19 21 41 Harris 12 19 22 46 G. O. Bell 12 19 17 35 .7. J. Eaffael 12 8 17 28 C. D. Ball 10 19 17 36 MoKaraher ..... 10 23 21 44 Westoott 10 15 20 35 Dorp 10 IB 12 27 The shoot at twenty-five targets, un- known angles, for the president's badge resulted as follows: Ridge 23 Colville 19 Anderson 23 Burton 17 Coleman 23 Harris 16 Cartledge 22 McKarahar 16 Smith 21 Eisenlohr 16 Van Loon 31 Bell 15 Ball 20 Westcott 14 Engle 19 Dorp 11 K. Averages at Chicago. James Hartshorne. . 135 Alex. Henderson . John Degn.in .... 128 Joseph Reeve . August Lange. . . . 123 J. M. Reardon. Phil. Hauswirth. . . 116 The Trans-Mississippi Record. Appended is the result of the four games rolled at Omaha on April 24: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. Hadkinson 172 170 137 166 161 Henderson 127 110 173 188 160 Wilcox 140 151 156 149 Stewart 161 135 135 144 Hess 137 152 H8 126 141 Floth 149 145 158 105 139 Paulson 121 151 132 117 130 Swoboda 124 138 121 118 125 Grippe. Good Scores on Poor Alleys. Regarding the scores that have been made by the Denver Florists' Bowling Club and heretofore published in this paper, it may be advisable to state that we are handicapped out here in many ways, as regulation alleys are not to be found in Denver, unless with one excep- tion, which is those of the Denver Ath- letic Club, to which we as a club have no access, consequently most of our games have been rolled upon alleys thirty-six inches wide, but full length of sixty feet from foul line to first pin. The pins used are much smaller than the size mentioned in Spaulding's Bowling Guide and being of soft wood have less life in them. The balls are also inferior to those used in eastern cities, so we are informed, but notwithstanding all these discrepancies the boys feel confident of maintaining as good a record upon regulation alleys. Herewith is the score of April 19: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. A. M. Lewis 211 150 180 180 A. E. Mauff 184 173 178 178 John Berrv 126 213 179 153 167 M. J. Taylor 164 154 160 159 Robt. Kurth 167 184 127 159 Chas. Thiess 182 135 154 156 Chas. Mautr 148 162 155 John Ferris - 141 164 156 154 Chas. Franz 168 131 134 160 148 George Brenkert 183 124 131 146 Perry Gallup 167 118 163 146 Chas. Meyer 161 111 153 142 J-B. Pastimes at Flatbosh. Last Thursday evening was a lively time at the Flatbush alleys. Prosserand Raynor were elected captains and after they had chosen their respective teams the excitement never flagged for a mo- ment. In the first game Prosser's hosts proved too much for Ray nor's "lobsters," although the latter split one of the pins in halves in his fierce onslought. Prosser won the pot in this round but got a bad scare from Louis Schmutz, who came within one pin of tying his score. In the second game "double headers' were of frequent occurrence and the tables were nicely turned on the former victors, Riley, the "Pride of Flatbush," being the star performer. The scores were as fol- lows: Name. 1st game. 2d game. Prosser 178 153 Mellis 149 Ill Schmutz 177 136 n. Dailledouze 107 . ... 123 Papa Zeller 121 160 Schnackelberg 127 125 Butterfleld 98 98 Ravnor A. Zeller P. Dailledou/.e Wocker Werner Stewart Riley ..CARNATIONS.. Rooted Cuttings. PerlOO PerlOOO 0. n. Crane, ready May 10, $10.00 $75 OO White Cloud, " " 10, 5.00 40.00 Mary Wood, " " 10, 2.50 20.00 Gen. Maceo, ready now 10.00 75.00 Oen. Oomez, " " 10.00 Glacier, " " 10.00 Melba, " " lo.OO America, " " 10.00 Gold Nugget, " " 5.00 40.00 John Young, " " 5.00 40.00 New York, " " 5.00 40.00 Argyle, " " 5.00 40.00 Evelina, " " 5.00 40.00 Jubilee, " " 2.50 20.00 Daybreak, " ' " 2.50 20.00 and other standard varieties. F. Dorner & Sons Go. UA FAYETTE. IND. 25% BELOW COST Will sell at 25 percent below cost the following Rooted Carnation Cu tings: 5000 McGowan, 2000 Scott, 2000 Silver Spray, 2000 Ivory, 1000 Emily Plerson, 1000 Morello, 500 Firefly, 500 Eldorado, 500 Goldfinch, 2000 Flora Hill. If there is u florist in the United States or Canada who wants some first-class stock at a bargain, now is the chance. Must be closed out before planting time. CHAS. CHADWrCK. Lock Box II. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. ROOTED CUTTINGS PgrnQtinno NEW and STANDARD. UdlMdllUllo MARY A. BAKER— I have 3000 plants and have made 11 blootus to the plant. AN NA C. EASTBURN-900 plants and have made 8 blooms to the plant. Were housed Sept. 24th. 1898. Send for descriptive price list. LOUIS B. EASTBURN,Kennett Square, Pa. THE BIG 6 CARNATIONS. White Cloud. Gold Nugget and Mrs. Bradt. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Jubilee, Daybreak and Flora Hill, $i00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Also nine most promising novelties of '99 and fifteen leading standard varieties. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. CARNATIONS Well routed, strong, liealthv cuttings. Argyle $2.50 per ICiO, $20.00 per lOOO Daybreak 1.50 •■ 10.00 L. MoGowan 1.00 " 7..50 Emily Plerson 1.00 " r.,50 Wm. Scott 1.00 •• 7..50 Cash with order. MARTIN A. MAGNUSON, 3309 N. ^Vfstern Ave., Station X, Chicago. CARNATIONSi cuTTios: Evelina $3.00 per 100; $2.5.00 per lOOO Empress 2.50 " 20.00 Argyle 3.00 Painted Lady 3.00 Flora Hill 1.50 Boston Ferns from flats. t2 50 to (3.00 per lOO; good plants for 3-lnoh potfl. H. P. SMITH. - - PIQUA. O. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings of New and Standard sorts. Send for price list. WM. SWAYNE, - Kennett Square, Pa. BOX 226. iSgg. The American Florist. 1193 THE TRADE PAPERS ARE OUR CATALOGUES! GOLDEN QAT[ ROSE CUTTINGS. RHODE ISLAND, "The Goldeu Gate cuttings arrived in per- fect condition and are highly satis actory. We have not lost one out of ihe lot and all are growing nicely. Have never seen such strong grafting wood on any rose except American Beauty." . . . TEXAS . . . "Rose cuttiDKs arrived in very good shape and we are well pleased with them." MARYLAND. "The Golden Gate rose cuttings arrived very promptly and in nice shape." "All arrived in very good condition and are now doing finely." MICHIGAN. "The Golden Gate rooted cuttings arrived this morning in fine condition; quality of stock very good. Thanks for extras." NEW JERSEY. •"The rooted rose cuttings came to hand in first-class condition. The roots were as white and fresh as when first taken from the sand. They are nicely rooted, well grown and healthy wood and a very generous count. Altotretber I never received a more satisfac- tory lot." "The rooted cuttings of Golden Gate Rose arrived in Al condition and I consider them to be of first-class quality." PENNSYLVANIA. "The Golden Gate Rose cuttings arrived yesterday in O. K. condition. They were all right in every way." NEW YORK. "The Golden Gate cuttings arrived here in excellent condition, having extra good roots and very clean, strong wood. Allow me to thank you for your prompt attention." NEW HAMPSHIRE. "The Golden Gate Rose cuttings arrived all right, were potted in 3!/2-in. pots and are to- day all doing finely. .lust beginning to make growth. I should say the quality of stock sent was good enough for anyone." VERMONT. •"Cuttings of Rose Golden Gate arrived here in good condition, fresh and well rooted. They are doing nicely." .... OHIO .... "Th? rooted cuttings came to hand in excellent condition and are satisfactorv." I^oii3.t«» T^o R:^rxx^ixxl30f. IS THE LARGEST TEA ROSE. IS AN AMERICAN AND AN EXPANSIONIST. HAS NO HVBRiO BLOOD IN ITS VEINS. IS CONTINUOUS AND FREE FLOWERING. NEVER RESTS, WINTER OR SUMMER. CAN BE USED FOR ALL CLASSES OF DESIGN IS VERY FRAGRANT. [WORK. IS A FINE KEEPER. F»i«ICK® FOR STRONG, WELL ROOTED CUTTINGS. 13 plants 50 cts. I 25 plants $1.00 | 50 plants $1.50 | 100 plants $3.00 Any of the above will be sent by mail, and WE PAY POSTAGE. $25.00 per 1000 by express. AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY, Washington, D. C. Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarias, iStock enormous, quality the finest. SANDER, Bruges. Belgium. agent: a. DIMMOCK, 60 Vesey Street, - NEW YORK. Orchids! ^ Laelta Anceps Alba, just arrived in fine condi- tion. La?lia Anceps and L. Autumnahs to follow shortly. LAGER & HURRELL, sijmmit. n. j. Orchid Growers and Importers. ORCHIDS. We are now collecting best varieties of Laelia Anceps Alba, and book orders for March and April delivery, at »90 per 100. This price Is f. o. b.. but will Include freight on all orders reaching us before March 15th. Florist's sample collection of 20 varieties orchids, parcel postpaid, $5,00. J. A.. IM[ol30'WBIvI.<, Apartado 167, CITY OF MEXICO. ROOTED CUTTINGS Golden Bedder and Ver- scbaseltll Coieus, 7oc per 100; $8 per 1000. Iioubie Grant Geranium Cuttings, S1.25 per 100; $10 per lOCO, Smtlax seedlings, good, strong plants from tlats, 40c per 100; U per 1000. 2^-in. pots: Purple Hell'v trope, $2.25 per 100. Smllax, Jl 25 per 100; 10 per 110, good plants. Golden Bedder and VersehaffeltU Coleas, $2.25 per 100; $20 per 1000. Mixed Coieus. c varieties, our selection, $2 per 100; $15 per 1000. Ireslne. $2 per 100. Ampelopsls Veltchll.2yrs,$3.26perl00. Aspara- gus roots, 2 Trs. 60c per 100; H per lOOO. Address R. I. HART. Mgr,, ISox 344. Hackettstown. N. J. Rooted Cuttings. C. SOLTAU & CO.. 199 Grant Ave., JERSEY CITY. N. Nephrolepis Exaltata. 'T'WELVE extra fine 14-inch baskets, one year old, 3 to 4 feet diameter, 3 leet high, some- thing extra, $5.00 each. FISHER & SON, 901 South Ma ket St., CALION, OHIO. FOR SALE. PalmsMd Decorative Plants All sizes, and at all seasons. p o BoxTg A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point, Queensborough, NEW YORK. N, Y. Palms ^ Ferns. Fine home grown, sturdy stock, grown cool, and free from disease. Write for prices, J. g. HEISS. The Exotic f/urseries, DAYTON. OHIO. ■D/^OTTO Pedes, Woottons and Meteors, rVWOEiO. in 2V4-in. pots. Brides, Maids, Meteors, Kaiserins, Woottons, Perles and Beauties, in 2-in. pots. Send 50c. or $1.00 for samples of varieties you want. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Do not hide your light under a bushel. Tell the people what you have for sale. strictly first-cla s Roses! Roses! ^h.,^i^:i-- and Perles, strong, 2'/i in., $2.50 per 100. Kaiserin, $3.50 per 100; Beauty $5 per 100. Our rose plants are aolfnowledged to be the finest supplied to the trade. Place your order with us for immediate or future delivery if you want the choicest stocl^. P^rnatinnc ^^^ ^^^ leading varieties new V>ai liailUIIS. and old at bottom prices; selected cuttings only. ^milav strong bush seedlings, ready tor 2-in. OIIIUUA. pots, at 50 cts. per 100; $4.00 per 1000. delivered. This is the way to buy your Smllax and ^ave the large expense in freight on pot plants. Can supply any quantity on short notice. Send for list. SOUTH SIDE PLORAL CO., Springfield, III. I ROBT. CRAIO & SON % I Roses, Palms f (go and Novelties in Decorative Plants. <^ Market and 49th Street. PHILADELPHIA PA. PRINCESS Of WALES VIOLETS About 3000 large clumps capable of dividing into many plants, at $3.00 per 100 clumps. AMERICAN ROSE CO.. Washington, P. C. SPECIAL OFFER. &-81eaves, eooper 100; RoOO per 1000: from 2t6.1nch pots, ready Ma.T Ist, $6.00 per lUO; {40.00 per 1000. Draca'ua Indlvlsa. Latanla Borbonlca, from flata, BtronK, .lOc per doz.; $3 00 per 100. ranoas started from sandbed. Mme. Trozy, Florence VaUKhan Alphonpe Bouvler. Vneen f'harlotte. tS,00 per 100. BsKonla Vernon and Araentla Guttata from 2-lnch pots, ta .'lO 100. Satisfaction Knaranteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburs, Pa. 1194 The American Florist. Aprilzg^, Worcester, Mass. The garden committee of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society, accom- panied by a few other Bostonians, visited F. A. Blake's houses at Rochdale, April 18, to view the Bon Ton carnation as it grows at home. The party was met at Worcester by Pres. O. B. Hadwen, of the Worcester County Horticultural Society, Geo. McWilliams and A. H. Lange. On arrival at Rochdale and having partaken of Mr. Blake's hospitality, the party adjourned to the greenhouses and were loud in their admiration of Bon Ton. And it is truly a magnificent variety as grown here. Among the Boston party were P. Norton, J. H. Woodford, E. W. Wood, W. W. Lunt, W. H. Eustis, H. W. Wilson and F. J. Norton. We are getting very warm and pleas- ant weather and stock is coming in faster than we can use it, although trade con- tinues very satisfactory. Outside plants are coming along rapidly and we have already received outdoor hyacinths. Visitors in town: Wm Hagemann, Philadelphia, and Winifred Rolker, New York. A. H. L. DwiGHT, III.— L. S. Hause has com- pletely remodeled the establishment for- merly known as the Roe greenhouses and has the place nicely stocked. ALM ■ QZe^4Z< ON HAND 100 1000 3000 CocosWeddeliana $1.00 $8.00 122.50 Kentia Belmoreana 1.00 6.50 17.60 Latania Borbonica 60 2.50 6.50 Pandanus Utilis 1.60 12.50 36.00 Araucaria Excelsa 1.00 7.50 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 1.25 10.00 Dracaena Indivisa.. . per oz., 50o. J. L. SCHILLER, ....404 East 34th Street, NEW YORK CITY. SURPLUS STOCK BV EXPRESS. Per 100 Dracsenas, 5-lnch pots. *lo.00 llDChpots 10.00 :i-lnch pots 6.00 600 S. A. Natt Geranium, 2><-lnch pots 3.00 200 La Favorite - 2;.i-lnch pots 3.00 2000 Mme. Sallerol " 2-lncli pots 2.00 600 VlDcaVariegata,2!.i-lnch pots 2. CO 600 '■ ■' In flats 1.60 Coleus, rooted cuttings, Verschaffeltli and Golden Queen. 750 per 100 by mall ; W per 1000 by express. " Mixed rooted cuttings, IWc per 100 by mall; 16 per lOOO by express. Heliotrope- rooted cuttlnffs, $1.00 per 100 by mall. 6 plants at 100 rate. Cash with order. WM. A. CLARK &» SON, wmertown. N. Y. Fine Kaiserin Roses out of 2i--inch pots, ,$2.00 per 100, and 3-inch pots, $3.00 per 100; ready to plant for summer bloom. Address COLE BROS.. - Peoria. III. V 7 • * J MARIE LOUISE.. \/ i f\ I ^-f- C Kooted cuttings, y lvrJl^^L.i9* perleotly clean and healthy; grown in cool houses— 60 cts. a 100, J5.00 a 1000. Unrooted, 1-5 less above prices. SMILAX. strong, from 3-in. pots, $1.50 a 100. R. KILBOURN. Cash with order^ CLINTON. NEW YORK. Dracaena Indivisa, 5-inch, 20 to 24 inches high, $2.00 per dozen. 4-inch, 18 to 20 inches high, $1.50 per dozen. E. J. BYAM, 617 N. Waihington Street, ROME, N. Y. Begonia Semperflorens "Duchess of York." Rich yellow foliage, flowers white, suffused with delicate pink; exquisite; $2.00 per doz. Begonia Semperflorens "Moonbeams." Rich golden foliage, pure white flowers; $2.00 per dozen. Begonia Semperflorens "Bijou" (owari vuican). A dwarf form of the rich crimson-flowered variety; $1.25 per dozen. Begonia Semperflorens "Double Vernon." $1.2Ji pordozfTi. All th'' above are likely to prove the forerunners of valuable additions to this poi.uhir racf '>r Ijcddiu^' lJet:ouias. EDWIN LONSDALE, wyndmoor. Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia, Pa. TRADE ^S^^S'^S^^^ MARK JAPANESE Fern Balls. One of the most striking and best paying introductions of recent years. Of easy growth and utiliz- ing none of the space required for other plants, being suspended from the rafters. Orders for next winter and spring delivery boolced now. II Broadway, NEW YORK. MAIN OrriCE: 3 Nakamura, YOKOHAMA, J^PAN. LATANIA BORBONICA. 2-lnch potB S0.60 per doz. ; S4 00 per 100 4 " 2.60 " 20.00 '• 6 " extraflne 4.75 " 35.00 " 6 " 9.00 " VO.OO 8 " from 11.60 to S2.25 per plant; $1B 00 to $24 OO per doz. Fine specimen plants from J3.00 to K. 00 apiece. AREGA LUTESCENS. 4-lnchpots $25.00perl00 5 ■• 4plant8lnpot...60cts. apiece, 60.00 B •■ 3 '■ '■ ..11.00 Fine large plants from S5.00 up Kentia Belmoreana and Forgteriana — 4-lnctipotB $35. 00 per loo 5 " $6000to76.00 ti " l.OOto 1.25 apiece Lareeplants from B.OOtolO.OO Pho'nlx Kecllnata.— 4-ln. pots, good plants 20o each ; $18 00 per 100 5-ln. pots, good plants 35c each ; $30 00 per 100 (rln. pots, good plants tiOceach; $;i5.0O per 100 Cocog Weddeliana, 2-ln pots, fine, $15 00 per 100, and larger plants from 20 cts. up. Ficus Ulastlca, floe, well-grown plants, 5-ln. pots and larger, from 35 cts. up- Pandanug UtUlg, 4-ln. pots, $25.00, and 5-ln. pots, $40 00 per 100; One plants. A/.alea Indlca, 10-12 heads. .50c each, $40.00 per 100 " 12-14 " 76c •• 65 00 *• '* larger plants froml.OOup. Dbl. white Primula, strong. 24-ln. plants 7.00 per 100 FKRNS, have about 20.000 of fine assortment, from 2-ln. pots, In line condition. $:) 00 a 100, $27.50 a 1000. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill. Allegheny, Pa. L. D. TELEPHONE 872. ALBERT FUCHS, (Bstabllshed 1884.) PALMS3 FERNS. FICUS Latania Borbonica, ready for 3-lnch; strong, $0.00 per 100. Fine, strong stock of Ferns for dishes, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 8-lnch. $8.00 per 100. FIcus elastloa. 5-Inch. $5 00 per doz ; G-lnch, tti.50; 3 to 5 feet high. $1 .50 to $:iOO each. Sword Ferns, 4>4lnch, ready for 5-lnch, $10 00 per 100. Twenty-one modern Greenhouses. lledal awarded on Palms at World's Fair, 1893. 2059-73 N. Halsted St.. CHICACO. ILL. We like to have you tell our advertisers that you read our paper. Ampelopsis Veitchii Pot grown, three to four feet, $6.00 per 100. Oxalis Ortgiesi Extra strong plants from 2 1-2 inch pots, $5.00 per 100. VICK& HILL CO., Rochester, N.Y. Carnations, Smilax and ...Pansies. GOOD STOCK AT ORDI- NARY PRICES. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. HARDY PHLOX From 2-inch pots, extra strong. White; white, pink eye; white, violet eye; rose; deep red; lilac, striped white; purple, mottled white; salmon, rosy eye; purple. Price $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. On all orders of $5.00 and over, expressage prepaid to any part of the United States. Cash please, or good references. EDWARD B. JACKSON, ^^t?^S^°' IN BEST ....VARIETIES SPECIALTIES ROSESf from 3-lnoh pots. CARNATIONS, for fall delivery. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prices low. Send for list. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS, FISHKILL, N. Y. Dracaena Indivisa. 6-inch, pot grown $18.00 and $20.00 per 100 5-inch, pot grown 15.00 and 18.00 " RoseClothifdeSoupert, 2^-inch.... 3.00 Begonia Vernon, 2W-inch 2.50 " Geraniums, 2Ji-inch, $25.00 per 1000; $3.00 per 100.- Cash, please. CARL HA6ENBUR6ER, West Mentor, 0. i8gg. The American Florist. 1195 ADMIRAL THE NEW ROSE 200.000 CARNATION CUTTINGS, "oil rooted, standard prices u|ion r''.|iif~t. Blooming Plants for Easter ^% riMMP^^ color a delicate flush pink, shading to white, A large, full III UKf L Ip ^n'J fragrant flower; long, stiff stems, requiring little tying, I I V* HV f W -^ remarkably free bloomer; very hardy. ^J L ■■ L I PRICE FROM 2^-INCH POTS: I plant SI.OOI 50 plants ...SI7.50I 500 plants SI25.00 _„ _, 12 " gOOllOO '• .. . 30.00I 1000 " .. 200.00 dfaneyvariet^es; very low LAKE VIEW ROSE GARDENS, Jamcstown, N. Y. Wholesale Growers Cut Tlowers. Plants and Palms. large varieties. Write us X PLANTS. From 3- inch Pots. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 100 1000 Frank Hardy, 5 Inches 12.50 125.00 Modesto, Bonnatfon 2.60 2.i 00 Glory of tbe Paclflc 2 60 Georgiana Pitcher 2.60 Mrs. F. Perrln, W. H Lincoln 2 50 CARNATIONS. Maud Dean, Mayor Plugree 2.00 Harrison's White. 2.00 AJaska, Meteor 2 00 ROSES. Vellow Rambler, Pinic Rambler.. 2 60 26 00 White Rambler 2.50 26.00 Brides, Bridesmaids .3 00 Pres. Carnot 4 00 All First claBs gtocli. ALVAH L. REYNOLDS. Madison. N. J. Sandusky Fancy Carnations $10.00 per lOO; $75.00 per M. '^^''-- and beddins p poses— Beaute Poitevine. Mrs. E. G. Hill. Olo ae Francf , La Favorite, Ileteranthe. Mnie. Bnii and many others, from 3 and 4-in. pots. $5.00 and S6.00 oer 100. ^^Cash with Ordek. ....W. E. HALL, Clyde. BOSES. B.OSES. ROSES Clean, health^■, well-rooted stock, in 2}-4'-inch pots, at $3,00 per 100, while the stocI< lasts. BRIDES. METEORS. MAIDS. PERLES. Please mention .Vnieri'-aii Florist when writini:. L. L. MAY & CO., St. Paul, Minn. from 5-in. pots, fine, clean plants— Gen'IJacquerainot, La France, Clothilde Sou- pert. Coquette des Alpes, Coquette des Blanches. Louise Odier and Malmaison, at 9 cents. CLEMATIS, large-flowered purple and wbit^• sorts, in 5-inch pots, at 18 cents. Clematis Vlrglniana, small white flower, sweet-scented, strong 2 ;i nd 3-vear plants, at 3 cents eaob . Packing W. H. SALTER, ROCHESUR. Free. M. Y. BRIDESMAID A SPECIALTY! I have them in quantity; the qual- ity is sure to please you. Also a few hundred BRIDES. Write for prices on the various sizes to STEPHEN MORTENSEN, - Southampton. Pa. Bucks Co.. - near Philadelphia. inch, strong;. 2 and 3 eye cuttings, $2. 50 per 00; $25.00 per 1000. Roses ? BRIDES, MAIDS. PERLES, METEORS, WHITE COCHET. Also a choice collection of DRY CANNA ROOTS, 13.00 per 100. The E. HIPPARD CO.. - Youngstown, 0. I have left a few first-class Roses Iti 3-in. pots, every one from iiood stock, 700 METEORS. 500 KAISERINS, 750 BRIDESMAIDS Ready for plant ing. Very cheap. Send for prices. T. E. BARTRAM, Lansdowne. Pa. THE BOSTON FERN "(^^^^^iZ^ Hcus. Bcddlnn Plants. A SPECIALTY. I. h. fostep, 43 King Street, DORCHESTER, MASS. FROM 2V2-IN. POTS. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Bridesmaids per lOO, $3.00 Bridesmaids per loo, $1.50 Brides " 3.00 Brides " 1.50 BASSETT & WASHBURN, 76 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Greenhouses. HINSDALE. ILL. "LADY DOROTHEA"! I WINNER OF SILVER CUP as best New Rose, Chicago Chrysanthemum Show, November, 1898. CERTIFICATES OF MERIT— New York and Toronto. THE FLORISTS' ROSE, a free bloomer; always an attractive anA selling color. No bull heads. I PLANT $o.so I 100 PLANTS $25.00 I 500 PLANTS $75.00 % 12 PLANTS 4.00 I 250 " 50.00 I 1000 " 125.00 t JOHN t1. DINLOP, Toronto, Canada, i 2-INCH PLANTS. STRONG. CLEAN STOCK. BRIDE per 100, $.'1.00; per 1000, $25,00. BRIDESMAID " 3.00; " 25.00. PERLE " 3.00; ." 25.00. Special care given to packing and shipping of orders. J. A. BUDLONG, City Store, 37 and 39 Randolph St. .^ WHOLESALE FLORIST. CHICAGO. BRIDESMAID EXCELLED BY THIS NEW ROSE. Formerly called MISS CLARA BARTON Plants in :."4-inch pjts now ready PRICE: Per 100, SI5.OO-J0at lOU rate; per 1000. $125.00 '-'.'Oat 1000 rate MAID OF HONOR HOFFMEISTER FLORIL CO., 813 Elm St„ Cincinnati, 0. E. G. HILL & CO., Richinond, Ind. "f^'/i'^' F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown, N. Y. 2 1-2 inch, $7.00 per loo. £ CASH WITH ORDEl;. g .G. W. WEATHERBY, Chillicothe, Mo. | iiiificiff Iff iirffiitfiifffliiif Iff f 11 tiiiiiiifiiif III vf ■■■<■•>■< FARFUGIUM GRANDE, FOR SALE. 2-in. Smilax Plants J2.00 per 100. Cash with order. JOHN WOLF. wo,,K*"ru : Savannah, 6a, O A wa Ml ■■■••«» '^^^^ bedders, single UCralllUniS and double, 2'H-in. pots, $2.50 per 100; 1000, $15.00; 4-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. RUDBECKIA GOLDEN GLOW. tin. PM.s. ti,(»i ,„M- ion. Kinest.iouble PETUNIAS. C. G. NANZ, CANNAS, I'M-lin;; $-;.iMj p, 100. OWBNSBORO. KY. Successful Growers are Wanted To know that they can dispose of all their surplus stock by adver- .tising in the American Florist. TRY IT NOW. 1196 The American Florist. April 2g, Los Angeles. CALIFORNIA FLORISTS ENJOY HALCYON DAYS. — TRADE THE BEST KNOWN IN YEARS.— A WEALTH OF FLOWERS.— PER- SONAL DOINGS OF INTEREST. Not for several years has trade been so good as at present. Absence of frost at times when there was a good demand for flowers, a sufficient rainfall to encourage planting and a number of special occa- sions that used up all the flowers obtain- able have all aided in making the florists fairly prosperous. Now when our gar- dens are teeming with flowers that are blooming with an exuberance that is delightful and filling the balmy air with their delicious perfume it is especially gratifying that the greatest feature of the furthcoming Harbor Jubilee is to be a grand floral parade which promises to be a world beater. C. H. Hcvey, a well known Boston florist who came to California a number of years ago to take charge of the Ray- mond Hotel nurseries has sold his orange grove and greenhouses and will hereafter devote his time to growing some special- ties for the eastern trade. Dr F. Franceschi, of Santa Barbara, who has been instrumental in introduc- ing more new plants in California than any other individual, is visiting Los Angeles accompanied by his daughter. Wni. F. Dreer, of Philadelphia, was in this vicinitj- tor several days last week. A well filled order book shovi-s his indus- try and the high esteem in which his firm is held by the trade. He will be here again before leaving for the east on May 4. Chas. K. Orcutt, of San Diego, who has been on an extensive botanizing excur- sion in the peninsula of Lower California, has collected and forwarded by schooner Anita about three tons of cacti. A num- ber of new and rare speci mens are included in the shipment. D. R. W. HoLMESBURG, Pa. — Chas. D. Ball reports business excellent, that orders are procured without effort and that stocks of available sizes of decorative plants are running low. Carnations Chrysanthemums. gTRONG, fine plants that will grow for you as well as for us. Everything that is new and good will be found in our 1899 Price List. Send for it. It contains accurate descrip- tions of all varieties. Send us your ordws to be figured on. We can do it and send you nice plants, too...*.;*.^*.^ H. Weber & Sons, OAKLAND, MD. Chrysanthemums , $3.00 per 100, JIK.OO per 1000. Rooted Cut- tines, JL.'iO per 100, $10.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Rubni, Erfordi, $2.50 per 100; Vernon, $.3 per 100; Uerttiii Cliateaurochcr, $2 per 100. HELIOTROPES. I'UCHSIAS, GERANIUMS, assorted, %'i.hO per 100. RUBRA BEGONIAS, from ,S ii.. pots, $1.00 per 100. COLEUS. $2.00 per 100. MOONVINES, $2.50 per 100. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. New Geraniums, | New Cannas, 2^c. | PCDAMIIIMQ Riuanl's rrienl inlrnduclions. 1(1 SplenJid new Doubles, li.e set for $2. :=i. 3 ULnAlllUlllo Splendid New Singles, the sel for =11 cenls. S Splendid New Bruants, ttie<.et for 311 ten Is. ^Splendid New Aureole Section, ttie set for sll cents. Geraniums. Slandard Varieties, $li«l per lull, $20.1)0 per IDUO. PA MM AC All ihe Besl New and Standard Varieties. President Cleveland, best bright scarlet UHlllInO for massing, $6.00 per KKi. Duke of Marlborougli. President McKinlev. Robert Christie. fliiiHi per Kill. Chicago. Souv. de Anloine Crozy and h'resident Carnol. $4 00 per IIHI. Mrs. F.iirnini R,.'.;crs. Queen Charlotte. Mad Crozy. F. Vaughan and A. Bouvier. $3.00 per l(«l, $2s.lMiper liiiKi. I annas, our selection, al. good standard varieties, $2.0(J per KKI, $l=i.no per IIKKJ. DMCCC Sll-Ollli 2 year Held U,ro»Vll Hvbnd Terrelual in fine assnrtmeni, SiniMlperlll"; nUOLO M"s-.ni tmeassortnient,$9."l ut Hki. ( limbuiv; in ass.,rlment. $-.llU per |IHi;Wichuri,ina (Mein.iii il I;..-..) tl iillperllK). Rofces 'i l-'illK'll |M>t |>liilltn - •iilli.K*'! :'_. inch pnl planis. Tea and I'-.-rbl iiing. in large assortmeni, t:.sil per llio, $2lill(l per IIKKl. Hybrid Perpetual. 2'; inch pois, $^.(lll per im, $^S.n(l per IIDMl. Climbing. 2ii inch pots. $3.S(l per lull, $3(l.lJli per liUKi. ( lotilde S.iupert (Strongl. $3.0(1 per 10(1, $25.00 per lOOO. Mosella (Yellow Souperl), $3.00 per 100, EULALIAS t^^:X ips, Japonica Zebrina, Japonit egala nd Gracilis UnivHala Ik k t i THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. J OUDVC AMTUCMIIM? Choice collection of best market varieties, including best of last Unn I oAllI nLnlUIYlO season's introductions, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per per 1000. DAHLIAS, vvhole roots, field grown, $7.00 per 100. $60.00 per 1000. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, $8mperl(io. CLEMATIS, three years, large flowered varieties, $25.00 per 100. For lull assortment ofgreeiilioiise stock write for Florists' AVIiole- sale Priee l,ist No. 5. If in want of Ornamental or Fruit Trees, Shrubs, Vines. Small Fruits, elc, see our Nurseryman's Trade List, or write us for prices. •^kWMiidiiMtMMMuMuMMiJ^iNMHii^MJMM^^ ALL KINDS OF STUFF. I VERBENAS, ^ GERANIUMS, ALTERNANTHERAS, COLEUS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, PELARGONIUMS, See our Trade List or Adv. RiOSES AMPELOPSIS .-.■.•. in Easter Number, 0* Am. Florist. I W. L. SMITH, Aurora, III. I NEW GHRYSANTHEMUM...f« Polly Rose! The earliest pure wliite Chrysantheinuin on tin- market. Has the strong, sturdy habit of its par- ent. Glory of the Pacific, but is pure white instetid of pink, .\warded First-class certificate by Chry- siinthemum Society, October S2d, 1898. Ready March 1st, 1899. 36c each; $3 perdoz :$20per 100. Orders Blled in rotation. 300 West Side Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS... Our collection of novelties for '99 is very complete, including Independence, the'earliest white; Mrs. Fred L. Button, the early white from California, and Yellow Ivory, as well as all others. Also a full line of standard varieties. For descriptions see our Catalogue. Free on Application. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, - Mich. r>A.nrviiV® Tens Thou- sands. My prize winners carrletl otT the hlk'hest natloiiHl honors yet awarded ttie dahlia— a dlploniH and koM medal at the Omaha K-vposltlon. Get uiy catlilojiue before orderlnj; elsewhere. Box 382. W.W. WILMORE. Denver. Col. Aster, Victoria and Semple's Mixed; Carna- tions. Hardy Annual, China Pink, Pansy mi.xed. Phlox Drum- mondii, White and Mixed; Sweet William, Wall- id others. From seed bed. 25c. per tOO. Flowering Plants ir iv 1.1 10. HELIANTi^US MUL.TIFL.ORUS. -" pots, $-.'.00 p.-r um. ENQUSH IVY, t.'i)Od. 1 year old. 2! p.. Is, $';.(iii piT mo. LEMON VFRBSNBS, strong' plants. ; . $1.1 ■ Itll). CHRYSANTHEMUMS, ih var., 2!4-in. pots, V-M) p.T 100, ^l.'.llll p.'r lUOO. C-A-S n: AAAITH OI1I5EI1. CELERY nn.l .ilh.T v.-.'tahl.' plants. Sen.l f..r R. VINCENT. Jr., &'sON, White Marsh, Md. / OU CARNATIONS, assorted 3.00 ASTERS, assorted . . l.SO AMI'ELOPSISRoyalii and Veitchii 3.00 II YDRANGHAS, assorted, 2!4 and 3 in. $3.00, 3.50 KARFIGIUM Grande, .S-in 7.00 GENISTA Racemosus, 3-in 5.0(1 FEVERFEW Little Gem ... 3.0(1 PETUNIAS, ID vars '. $3.50 and 3.00 HIBISCUS, single and double. . . . $3.00 and 3.50 FUCHSIAS, as.sorted 3.00 HELIOTROPE, assarted .... $2..50 and 3.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS, assorted 3.00 Sword FERNS . . . S'/j-in., $3.00; 3-in., 4.00 PTBRIS :iikI SKLAGINELLAS. . $!S.0O and (i.OO ADIAN'I'IM (■ :itiim. . 3-in., $5.00; l-in., 7.00 Si'IhI fi.r lisls of plants; also TREE AND PLANT LABELS. MAILING AND EXPRESS BOXES and a General Line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. WILLIAMS & SONS CO.. Batavia, III. ALL SOLD. Our Geranluma are all Bold for this season excepta few thousand Skeleton. Kose and Happy Thought, from soil, J2 00 per 1(10; 2H-lncli pots Ki.OOper 100. COLKUS by the IIKIO, 1(1,000 or 50 000, ready at nil times. C. Versohalleltll and Golden Queen. fO.OO per 1000; In variety. Jo. 00 per lOCO. Versohalleltll and yueen, In 3 loch pots $U'>.00 per 1000. MarBUPrite Double Golden. $2.00 per 100; 2-lneli pots, J2,M per 100. Giant Alyssum. 2Vln. pots, S3 00 per 100; rooted cuttings. $1 00 per 100. Aceratuin. blue and white, Wc per ICO; J.') per 1000; 2-lnch pots. 12 l») per 1(10. Fuchsias, standard sorts. $1 SO per 100; $12.00 per 1000; 1W\n. pots, *300 per 100. Double Petunias, $1.2,0 per 100; 3!^-lncli pots. S2 00 per ICU. Stevia comp. var., J1.60 per 100. Heliotrope. (; varieties. $1.00 per 100; $0.00 per Kttl. Vincas. var.. cuttings. $1 25 per 100; 4-ln stock. One, tli 00 per 100 ; $30 00 per 1000 ; 2ii,-lnch pots, $2 00 per 1( « I. The above are rooted cuttings except where noted. t^"Cash must accompany all orders. J. E. FELTHOUSEN, - Schenectady, N. Y. Fine Stocky Plants Per 100 Alternanthreas, yellow, S1.50; red J2 00 Ageratums, 1\i inch pots 2 OO Geraniums, 3 in. pots, 83.50, 4 in. pots 5 00 Carnations, 2 in. pots 2 .50 Coleus, 2(^ in. pots 2 00 Brides and Bridesmaid Roses, April 15th — 2 50 Centaurea Gymnocarpa, 2 in. pots 2 00 Smilax seedling, 50c 100, Sl.OO 1000, 2 in. pots. I 00 AsparagKS Sprengerii, ready May 15 ... . .1 00 Primroses, ready June 1st. Cash with order. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. Get Into Line ! GERANIUM AMERICA Till- stur attriK-tioii for ISOO. I'liotn In-e. And don't you lorKPt it. Ri-iiily 190(1. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. THE LEADING VARIETIES IN Per 100 Per KIOO CABBAGE PLANTS - * 20 fl .W TOMATO PLANTS -'S 2 (lo StroiiK. fk-au ulul hi-altliy. THE COTTAGE GARDENS, K. R. TdouN'n.N, :M[.'r. MACOMB. ILL SURPLUS STOCK t^Z^;^^. plants, in i^oud as3ortm<'nt. Small qiiautitit's, 8cts. each. Special low price on entire lot. ALMA S. PATTERSON, Fort Scott, Kan. $1,444.24 IN THE LAST 100 ORDERS, And Still They Come! CARNATION CUTTINGS Per 100 I I'er 100 I Argvle $.S.OO I Mrs. .Tas. Dean $4.00 Psy Evelina 3.00 I Gold Nugset 4.00 Nev linn 'I'nn 4.00 Empress a.OO | Fiv FROM SOIL ONLY. Per 100 frI.OO '4.06 I Evanston «.00 at 100 rates. 100.000 PLANTS AND CUTTINGS. Mmi'. Salleroi. R. C. 100, $1.00 I Coleus, mi\ed 1.00 New Yellow Marji I.OO Vinca, raixed — 1.00 Smilax from flats. .per 100, $1.00 1.00 1.00 i»r*A.]vrs Per 100 ....$2.00 ... 4.00 ... 6.00 Fuchsias, 2!4 in Mesembryanthemum Erectum, 3;4 in Mesembryanthemum, 4 in Geraniums, mixed, 214 in. named, 3V4 in " mixed, 4^ in. German, 4 colors " 4.00 8.00 3.00 Cole Double white Geranium 4 varieties, 3^ in — Salvias, Clara Bedman. J Peters, 2;4 in.. Marguerite, yellow, 2hi Southern Tyme, 1% in.. Sweet Alyssum, flats.... h pliints or cuttings at I .$5.00 .. 2.00 3. 1.00 . 2.00 . 2.00 . 2.00 . 1.00 rates. JHE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III. B ABY PRIMROSE. ^^^^.^THE NBWEST THING FOR EASTER and CHRISTMAS BLOOMINO.^ j» J- Klooms in thumb pots, grows rapidly, soon fills a 5-in. pot and carries bO to 100 sprays of rosy flowers 12 to 18 inches long, which hist four weeks when cut and wholesale at $2 per 100. In bloom the whole year. Grows flnelv in cold house. 12 plants for SI. 50, 100 for SIO; exoreas prepaid. New, Sweet-Scented $1000 Calla, Vi'ry dwarf and free liloomcr. The frugraiice of Violets and Lilies. Asparagus Sprengeri Will Soon Go Up. 2-in., $4 per 100, esurcss; 2,'i for $1.50, 314 " 7 ■' ■• ■-'.'S ■• 2.,W A. BLANC & CO., - Philadelphia. 100,000 VERBENAS. TH£ CHOICEST VABIETIES IN CUI.TIVATION. Fine pot plants. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings. 75c per 100; $6.00 per 1000; $50 per 10000 NO RUST OR MILDEW. PACKED LIGHT, AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SEND FOR CIRCULAR. We are the Lareest Growers of Verbenas In the country. Our plants cannot be surpassed. Here I Am Again! ALL WELL-ROOTED. GOOD, STRONG CUTTINGS. Doz. 11X1 UIOU .XgiTiilum I'riiici-ss Pauline ... $ .20 $1.25 $10.00 l''u.-lisi:i,s, 4 varieties 20 1.25 10.00 llclinlropch, 5 varieties 20 1.00 9.00 ,Mar!iUiTites, Paris Daisv 1.=) .80 l.antana Amiel. new dwarf . . . .30 2.00 (Orange Yellow) Smilax. from flats, nice plants . .50 3.50 Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi 20 1.25 10.00 cot, EJUS. "Well, Yes," Don't let that bother you, we have lots of them, and well-rooted: will get them to vou in good shape, don't care where you live. Golden Versehaft'eltii, Scarlet Verschaffeltii, Fire Brand, Tam O'Shanter, S. P. Gem, .\lhambra. Fire King, Golden Crown, Midnight, Salvatore, .lohn Goode, Minnie Goode, Combination, Mrs. F. Sanders. Nigger, per doz. 15c; per 100 75c; per 1000 $5.50. l']xpress paid to all parts of the United States and Canada. I guarantee the above to be stron;;, cle ell 1 oted .-Mttii S. T. DANLEY. Macomb, III. THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Pine pl;iDts from coUl Pansies in bud bloom, $1.50 per 100, by express or freight. No small plants left. Fin- est mixed Pansy Seed, $1.00 per pkt. Cash with Order. E. B. JENNINGS, L- B. 254, Southport. Conn. Grower of the finest Pansies. Princess of Wales ...VIOLETS... STRONG, rooted crowns or divided plants, $8.00 per 1000; unrooted cuttings, $3 00 per 1000. True stock, no disease. Best Violet in the market for commercial use. GHAS. W. REIMERS, 329 4th Ave , LOUISVILLE, KV. FIRST-CLASS PLANTS. retail but have too many, t2.50 per 100. Lanta... _, Ivv (jeranlums, Leuion Verbenas. iJellu- tropes, K-se ueranlunis, Fe\erfew Little G'm, Dusty Miller. Oood BtrODK Hooted Runners of CAI.IFORNIA VIOLKTS, M cts. per llKl; WOO per 1000. Walnut Hill Greenhouses. INDEPENDENCE. MO. Fine I'll rh WAKirilLD CABBAGE f.laiit.s.lraus- plauted iu I'Old frame, at 30 cts. per 100. Look Here! lilted iu I'Old frame, ALONZO UlSn, Box 420, Wabash, Ind 1198 The American Florist. April 2p, T H E Baycrsdorfer & Co.'s Sheaves are the best made. Best Florists Buy Tj Best Goods WBayersdorfer & Co.'s Baskets please cus- tomers. The Best Rates Bayersdorf er & Co.'s Prices are the lowest quoted. From lie Best House DON'T BE HOODWINKED. IF YOU WANT Doves, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Cycas Wreaths, Dried Flowers, Letters, Inscriptions, Jardinieres or Vases We are Headquarters. Write for Prices on Spring Requisites. H. Bayersflorfer & Co. 50-52-54-56 N. Fourth St,, ^PHILADELPHIA. PA. Telephone North 963. Manufacturers of COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS Factory & Office, 339 & 341 Clybourn Ave., ClilcagQ "The kind that never fall apart." I F your tteedBman doesn't handle Ihem Older or us direct. !::^Florists' Supplies. EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF, New Illustrated Catalogue Free for the Asking. 25 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA. ESTABUSHED 1866 EMILSTEFFENS> 5UCC.™ N.STEFFENS. STEFFENSBROS. Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages Boston Florist Letter Go. 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Florists' Supplies Send for a price list. 404-406-408-410-412 E. 34th St., NEW YORK Florists' Supplies Such :is: Cape Flowers, Cycas Iicaves and Wreaths, Funeral Shaves. Wire Frames, Metal Designs, Flower Bas- kets, Fern Dishes, etc. ratal,it;Ni- in'.-. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS. 52 Dey St., New Yori<. John Cooley & Son, Manufacturers of 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET. ^1 riTr-r-rr 'Vox'ls:. MeuUou the American Florist. i8gg. The American Florist. 1199 New Orleans. VERY EXCELLENT MARKET FOR PLANTS. — PLANS FOR EXPOSITION AND PEACE JUBILEE. The sale of plants has been quite satis- factory at the diflerent markets. The bulk of the geraniums raised after our severe weather are now coming out and find ready buyers at good prices. Large roses are also in demand, but the supply is very limited and small ones are almost too weak yet to make good, salable plants. No doubt the market will be very good for some time yet. So far nothing has been decided about the floral exhioit at the Louisiana Expo- sition and Peace Jubilee, which will be held at the Fair Grounds May 8 to 31. It seems to have been a misunderstand- ing between the committee appointed by the florists and the committee appointed by the fair, but at the last meeting of our horticultural society everything was placed in the proper hands and in such a shape that no doubt the florists will have a good show. M. M. L. Cleveland. Warm weather is here at last and it has come with a rush. Stock, prices and business all begin to show the effects of it. Roses are coming a good deal smaller and are very plentiful. Carnations still remain good with many growers, but are in sufficient supply to afford the opportunity for a slaughter sale by one of the local lights. They were sold for the magnificent sum o( ten cents per dozen one day last week. Bulb stock and violets are practically through for this season. A. 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HanKlng Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. 10 per cent for casb with order. Address HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. V. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS. New York AKents, 62 DKT STREET. NEW YORK CITT Made by Standard Pots Good Railroad Facilities |/FI I FD RDAC For shipping. l»LI-i-'-W UHUO. Special Attention Given to ' IVIail Orders, and Special NORRISTOWN, PA. Sizes Made to Order. Price Lists Furnished on Application, FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS ""W List and SAMPLES PREB. Ji Gi SWAHN S SONS, minneapouI.'minn. Standards ^ T^ A FLOWER t^O LS If your greenhouses are within 500 mites of the Capitol, write us; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets N. E Mentaon the An WASHINGTON. ■ican Florist. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFACTURERS OF \ lower Pols. ;efore bUTtng write for prioes. 361-363 Herndon Street r Wrightwood Ave., CHICAGO. ILL. STANDARD FLDWER POTS First Quality. 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Nearly 25,000 sold during the past twenty-five years. Prices reduced. Send to nearest office for Catalosue "A 3." RIDER-ERICSSON ENGINE CO. 22 Cortlandt Street, ITew York. 239 Franklin Street, Boston. 692 CralET Street, Montreal, F. Q. 86 liake Street, Chicagro. 40 N. 7th Street, Fhiladelphia. 22 A, Fitt Street, Sidney, N. S. W. 25% SAVED On Your Coal Bills If your Houses are Heated by a furman Boiler. Send lor large Illustrated Catalogue, Florists' Edition. Let us make you an estimate FREE. THE HERENDEEN MFG. CO. Boilers ski!^ For GREENHOUSES. See our Catalogue g= ^^^l^ir. Giblln & Co.. Utica. N. Y. THE KINNEY PUMP. For applying liquid manure It hae no fquul. Sent pre- paid for f.' 2i. Without spraylnx valve. J1.75. The Hose Connection Co, Kingston, R. I. JENNINGS BROS., JENNINGS IRON BENCH FITTINGS. Nl) THREADS. NO ANGLE IRONS. NO NAILS. .Si-n.l for Ciitulo'jue. OIney, Phlla,, Pa. IFOilfi ^M'EWGA'N^FLf RtST Rmericd is "the Prow of the I/essel; therg may be mors comfort Rmidships, but we ars the Brst to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XIV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK. MAY 6, 1899. No. 570. %m l^m^&mim Published evbry Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST OOMPANY. 3!i4 Dearborn Street* Chicago. eastern OBlce : 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. inbscription, $1.00 a year. To Burope, 82.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers-W. N Rt'i>d. Mount Greenwood, 111., president; P. BHElT.MEYER. Detroit. Mich, vice- president: W. J Stew.^ut. t)7 Bromfleld St . Boston, Mass. secretary; II. B. Beatty, Oil City, Pa, treasurer. The fifteenth annual meeting win be held at Detroit, Mich., August la. ir,. 17 and 18, 1899. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual meeting at Detroit. Mich. August, ISSlit. Elmek d. Smith, Adrian. Mich . Secretary THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER. Thp past winter's disasters— New York, N. V.I201 — Hartford, Conn 1201 -Milwaukee, Wis 1201 — Minnpupolis, Minn .1201 — liijjliliuid I'ark.Ill. . . l-'Ol — Di'MVHr, Col. lall — Wflk-sU'v. Mass l-'Ul — ChifiiKO.'Ill. 12112 -Philadelphia. Pa 1202 -Rochester, N. Y. . . 1202 View in the Pinetum at Wellesley, Mass. (illus.) ... 12113 Wrcalhs (illus.) 120i Is the sparrow the friend or the foe of the gardener and florist? 1204 A happv anniversary . . I'iOO Carnations— liuds spotted . . .... 1206 —Carnation Genevieve Lord ..... . . 12t 6 —Cultural nutHS. ... 1206 Chrysanthemums — Cultunil notes 1207 With theirrowers 1207 — Stoll-rv Hros., Arj;3le Park, Chicago, III. Ni-w Vofk . . . . \ . . . Montreal . . . . .\lliancp. Ohio .\ ilesi-rvitii; case 'rhi' i-Ii-rn;itis disease . Ili'luriil reminders Uuffalo ... Obituary — E7ra Itarker . , —Charles D. Elfelt —.Tames Wardrop. —Frank C. Bruton Newport. R. J Lenox, Mass. ... Some work in the right direction . . Hardy lierbaceous perennia's . . American Association of Nurserymen .vmerican Poraological Society .... Our pastimes Indianapolis .1207 1207 , 12U8 . 12118 .1210 . 1209 12119 . 1210 . 1210 1210 . ISIl 1211 . 1211 . 1211 1211 . 1212 Pa. Brockton, Mass.. . Pittsburg Tarrytpwn, K. Y. .1210 . 1218 . 1218 1220 . 1220 . li!20 . 1222 . 1224 THE PAST WINTER'S DISASTERS. Reports received from various sections during the past few weeks indicated that the winter of 1S9.S-'J9 was phenomenally injurious to many kinds of garden trees, shrubs and plants ordinarily considered quite hardy, but these were general rather than specific. We therefore instituted intjuiry at several important points, and append the results. A perusal of these communications will show that some localities suffered much more severely than others, and that in not a few places all previous records were broken. We feel that the information here given by our correspondents cannot be other than helpful to our readers and advertisers, and accordingly commend it strongly to their notice:— NEW YORK, N. Y. In regard to damage done last winter to ornamental trees, shrubs and herba- ceous plants, I can state that at our cemetery 1 noticed only some rhododen- drons and box trees which suffered some- what by the severity of the cold. H. I. DiEKING. HARTFORD, CONN. The past winter has inceed been very severe and hard on a good many trees, shrubs and hardy perennials, which generally were considered hardy in this neighborhood, and the damage done has become more evident during the past few days than it was two weeks ago, espe- cially amongst conifers. Theodore Worth. MILWAUKEE, WIS. There has been a large amount of stock in and around Milwaukee injured and in many cases entirely winter killed; just how extensive the damage is I am not prepared to say at the present. I have not found one hollyhock in good condi- tion so far and most growers have lost many of their pansies. The warm and dry April hurried along some things but was an injury to much stock of recent planting that had not become well rooted. C. B. Whitnall. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. The only things which I have seen which have suffered from the severe win- ter through which %ve have passed are the finer varieties of spir.xas. All our other shrubs and ornamental trees seem to be in fine shape. Last summer the Bridal Wreath spincas all made a phenomenal growth and were, when in bloom, simply snow mounds, but we shall have to cut them all back to the ground. The season is very late here. Arthur W. Hobert, HIGHLAND PARK, ILL. There was no snow to speak of on the ground here during the past winter. It is yet too early to tell of all the damage which has been done to our outdoor plants. The common privet is cut to the ground, also the Tartarian honeysuckle in some instances. At the same time Worle's maple, which generally loses its tips in winter, has on this occasion retained them uninjured. Deutzia Le- moinei is not damaged in the least, while as a rule the deutzias kill back. Take it all in all, the winter has been a most disastrous one. Monarda didyma and Anemone Japonica are, I understand, badlv hurt all over the country. W. C. Egan. DENVER, COL. Shrubs and deciduous trees have win- tered well with the exceptions of spira:as and deutzias, which are killed back. The evergreens fared much worse, the thujas nearly all being dead. The Norway pines did not fare much better where fully exposed but the Scotch and Austrain pines wintered as well as ournativebluespruce. The herbaceous plants wintered finely but the roses, that I took particular pains to cover with litter and soil, are all killed back. Meteor, La France and Woottons, left fully exposed, are in fine condition. Frost penetrated to the depth of fotir feet and we had an unusual amount of snow. I see lotsof Centaurea candidisfima and golden pyrethrum coming up as bright as parsnips. A. J. Graham. WELLSLEV, MASS. The past winter has undoubtedly been the most severe one experienced here for several years, occasioning no little dis- appointment to many planters. On my place, Cupressus Lawsoniana and its varieties, with Libocedrus decurrens and 12U2 The American Florist. May d, Cryptomeria Japonica, have all been killed or badly injured but our greatest loss has been in a considerable lot of fine, large specimen retinosporas. These have always been considered perfectly hardy. They had been planted in a trying site exposed to the northwest wind over our lake and had never suftft'cd in any degree heretofore, though they were planted twelve years ago and their loss can only be attributed to the unusual severity ol this winter and their location, we having a large number of all the retinosporas twenty to thirty feet high in more sheltered parts ot our place which remain in the the most healthy and satisfactory condition. I am happy to be able to add that our large collection of rhododen- drons has almost entirely escaped injury, notwithstanding the fact that the ther- mometer marked 15° below zero on three days. Among the recognized hardy varieties a few only had their foliage browned and some more had their flower buds killed, but these can be easily spared as they are always so wonderfully abundant, and we shall have a grand exhibition as usual, in a few weeks. H. H. HUNNEWELL. CHICAGO, ILL. All kinds of evergreens have suffered more or less during the past winter, the white pines faring much worse than the Austrian or Scotch. A great many hem- locks are killed and all look .«ad. All the mahonias are killed back. Those I have examined will probably start again from the ground. Syringas, snowberries, Indian currants, many of the spiricas and some of the barberries, all of which have been considered perfectly hardy, have been injured. Nearly all the bulbs planted last iall, including crocuses, snowdrops, trilliums, erythroniums, and others, have been killed. The damage done was undoubtedly far greater than that done in any winter during the last twenty )'ears, but there are many trees and shrubs left which seem unharmed and are pushing their leaves out very rapidly during this warm weather. Many of the injured shrubs will undoubtedly recover alter being cut back and will probably give us flowers another year. The Japan quince, cherries, forsythias, plums, and some of the maples and willows are now in bloom. 0. C. SiMONDS. PHILADELPHIA, PA. A general impression prevails that the past winter proved a very hard one on trees and shrubs, but, speaking for this locality, little or no injury has been done, just what causes injury to certain kinds, when it occurs, is most puzzling. In the midst of the zero weather which we experienced ior several days in succession there was something told me injury was not occurring, nor was it. For one thing there was a lack of high winds and for another, and a better reason, the ground was full of moisture and was not frozen deeply. These conditions go a long way toward bringing plants safely through the winter. Let wood be well ripened, the ground moist and frost kept out of it, and it may freeze all it wants to, so to speak, and the plant will stand it, having in mind recognized hardy sorts, of course. One of the curiosities of the winter is the partly killing back of the common tree box. Looking through a nursery to-day, row after row of plants about two feet high appeared killed back nearly a foot. Strangely too, close beside them were rows of the common box edging kind, one foot high, not injured in the least. I may have seen tree box hurt in this way before, but if so it must have been many a year ago as I have no recollection of it. The only other evergreen hurt more than usual is the English yew. This is often much browned on the southern side, but this winter it is more brown than usual, and here and there a top seems killed. The Irish yew is merely browned on the southern side, as it often is when Ijright skies, cold, and a sheet of snow combine against it. Cryptomeria conipacta is partly killed, but this occurs in winters less severe than the last, as it is not looked on as quite hardy here. The other one, C. Japonica, shows not a HE LATE FRANK O. BRUTON (See piiKe 1211.) trace of injury. It is thoroughly hardy here though rarely seen in collections. Berberis dulcis nana is very much hurt, but this is to be expected from former experience. Cunninghamia lanceolata is badly cut up, the younger shoots being killed back almost to the older growth. This happens every year to some extent. Many persons are surprised to see it among outside trees, looking on it as an inhabitant of a greenhouse. The late Francis A. Drexel, who took great interest in trees, had a large specimen of it on his Torresdale estate. He made it protect itsrlt, as he thought, b3' tying the branches in close to the bodj', but this method is a questionable one. Evergreens closely tied often suffer more than others. When branches of Magno- lia grandiflora are tied closely together the foliage always suffers more than at other times. The foliage of Picea pinsapo is badly browned, but the shoots are unhurt. This is a favorite evergreen with English planters but does not do very well here. There are some very fine ones at Mt. Vernon, on the Potomac, well worth going to see. Magnolia grandiflora has lost more foliage thati usual, but its wood is unhurt. Usually it keeps its foliage green on the northern side, but it is now nearly as much scorched on the one side as on the other. Euonjmus Japonicus is killed back to about eighteen inches, as it often is. In mild winters it gets through sound, but this is not often. But this and other species are so covered with scale nowa- days that it may as well be killed by one thing as the other. There is a beautiful evergreen privet about Washington, called Ligustrum Japonicum. W. R. Smith gave me some of it some three years ago. It stood two winters quite well, but this one has knocked its upper foliage and the extreme ends of the shoots, but not to harm it greatly. This privet is a good one, and has no resem- blance at all to the now common "Japan" privet used so much for hedging. By the way, some plants of this, the "Japan," growing in a position sloping to the south, and whero a late growth had been made, were cut down one-half by freezing, the only case of injury from this cause I have ever seen. Let me now mention what will interest many, as it has me. Seeing how well the common English laurel, Cerasus lauro- cerasus, did about Washington, I pro- cured a small one and planted it, a year ago, in an angle of my house. When winter came I set a board in front of it, to keep the sun off, leaning it to the house. It is perfectly sound to the extreme points and is already, April 27, pushing up fresh shoots. In the herbaceous borders, plants of all kinds never looked better. As suggested already, let there be lots of rain in late fall, after growth is over and plants will winter well. It is the cold winter on the heels of a dry, late fall that does the harm. Joseph Meehan. ROCHESTER, N. Y. A heavy fallof snow occurred here in the early part of last December and remained until Christmas. The ground was for the greater part of the winter almost without a covering ot snow. On Febru- .'iry 9, 10, 11 and 12 the minimum tem- peratures were, respectively, 9°, 10°, 11° and 8° below zero. From March 13 until April 10 the weather was continu- ously and bitterly cold; it was very try- ing on all half hardy plants and many fears were entertained that such con- tinued late cold would prove disastrous. However, we are glad to find that our apprehensions were not well founded in man3' cases. I have never seen all the different forms of forsythia flower so freely and look so beautiful as during this spring. Even F. viridissima, which with us is usually so disappointing — the flower buds killing back to the ground, or to the snow line- — has flowered almost to the tips, which I have never seen it do here before. The Japanese witch hazel came into bloom March 4; the severe cold later on pre- vented the development of the flowers, but the bushes wintered well. Carylopsis spicata has never come through the winter so well as it did the past season. It is now covered with its yellow blos- soms to the tips of the branches, and it had less protection than formerly. Parrotia Persica has come through in excellent condition. The plants have now attained considerable size, but so far they have not flowered here. Erica carnea wintered well and is now in bloom, but E. vagans was killed back severely. Calluna vulgaris stood the winter well. Fontanesia Fortunei had the tips of the branches slightly hurt, but F. phillyr.'voides was killed half way back. Calycanthus occidentalis, true to its former behavior here with us, was killed back to the root mulching. It always grows freely from the ground i8gg. The American Florist. 1203 VIEW IN THE PINETUM AT WELLESLEY, MASS. again every season, however, and gives a few flowers. Daphne Genkwa, D. Blagayana and D. Alpina came through in good condition, l)ut D. cneorum was pretty badly scorched. All of the daphnes had a mulching of leaves around their roots. Magnolia stellata and all of the Yulan magnolias wintered well. The latter are now a blaze of glory, wilh their incom- parable blossoms, everywhere through- out this city. Like the forsythias, it seems to be a magnolia year. The com- mon broom, C\tisus scoparius, came through alive to the tips; of course, we always give it good protection. The common European whin, Ulex Europru-a, was killed to the ground in spite of care- ful protection. I have never yet suc- ceeded in bringing this whin through the winter here in decent condition, but it always breaks away again and aflfords a few belated flowers in the fall. The pretty little Spanish whin, Ulex His- panica, one of my favorites, has always wintered nicely with me, but it suf- fered quite severely during the late winter, or rather, I think, during the cold weather of March and April. It has always surprised me to notice that the latter has shown much greater hardiness than U. Europ;t'a, From their geo- graphical distribution I should have expected it to be just the reverse. Among the more tender barberries, such as Berberis Newbertii, B. steno- phylla, B. dulcis and its variety nana, B. Japonica, B. fascicularis and B. Asiatica, with a little protection, they have all wintered well. Euonymuses, such as E. Japonicus, E. sempervirens (the last named was closely protected), E. alatus, E, Bungeanus, E.Sieboldianus, etc., have all wintered splendidly. The Catawbiense hybrid rhodondendrons wintered very badly with us, the foliage ot some varieties being completely scorched. They were given a heavy mulching of leaves, with burlap protec- tion overhead to keep oft the sun, and I cannot understand why they should winter below the normal when most other things have turned out better than usual. Vitex agnus castus and Y. incisa killed back to the ground mulching, as they always do; but they break away again freely and flower abundantly on the j'oung wood of the current year. Coronilla emerus had the tips of the branches killed back, but it will flower abundantly notwithstanding. Cercis Japonica had a few of the flower buds killed at the tips of the branches, but it also will make a good showing. Indigo- fera Dosua, a low growing pea flowered shrub, killed back to the ground as usual here, but will break away again and flower in August. Nearly all the forms of cotoneaster wintered well, C. Simonsii having the tips of the branches injured. Philadel- phus Mexicanus, one of the most tender species, is in excellent condition, and in fact has never suffered at all with us. In England, strange to say, it is difficult to bring this plant through the winter in good condition in an open position. Forestieria acuminata, a low growing tree from Texas and Missouri, which bears numerous yellow blossoms all along the branches in early spring, has for eight years stood our climate well, including the past winter. Jasminum Wallichianum under good protection wintered well, but J. ofticinale killed back about three-fourths. The beautiful Chi- nese fringe, Chionanthus retusus, true to its former record, wintered well. This rare shrub is undoubtedly quite hardy here. Pourthia-a arguta, a rare Hima- layan shrub with pretty white flowers, allied to the photinias, continues to give evidence of perfect hardiness. Among the species of roses, Rosa macrophylla, R, Sabini, R. lutescens and R. Caucasica appear to be perfectly hardy. The so- called hybrid perpetual roses have not as a whole wintered very well. I have heard a great many complaints among grow- ers to the eftect that last year's wood has been seriously injured. I notice that the last year's wood on young plants of the Lord Penzance sweetbriars has been killed back severely. A large number of evergreensin exposed situations suffered very much from the weather of March. It is particularly noticeable that even our native white pine and hemlock spruce, in all exposed places, were badly scorched on their northwest sides. Abies Nordmanniana, A. concolor, A. firma, A. Cephalonica and A. pectinata, in any situation where they were not well protected from the sweep of cold winds, have been badly scorched. I noticed the other day on the Perkins estate— East avenue, this city — a 1204 The American Florist. May (5, pretty group of retinosporas in a nicely sheltered situation, which had win- tered splendidly without any special pro- tection other than that afforded by their position. The English yew and some of its varieties have been hurt so seriously by the late March weather that in anumber of cases they are beyond recovery. To sum up, the cold weather of March and the early part of April was very severe on all evergreens, but in my opin- ion trees and shrubs at all tender came through the winer fully as well as usual and perhaps a little better. On the other hand, the varying hardiness of plants where the conditions and surroundings differ, from time to time present to my mind problems of which the solution is most difficult, if not impossible. John Donbar. Wreaths. The wreaths figured in the accompan- ing illustrations are but examples of the many variations to which this popular and simple design lends itself The cycas leaves and Beauties can be made any size to meet the purse of the purchaser, and is profitable to the florist as only short stemmed flowers are required. There is no moss used in its construction, the cycas being first tied to a single stout wire or flat crescent frame and the roses arranged in sprays or attached singly afterward. The design is then placed on an easel and tied with a bow of ribbon. The wreath of roses, orchids and lily of the valley is satisfactory, but would, we think, have been more striking had the orchids and lily of the valley been placed in a cluster at the base of the palms in the full part of the crescent instead of being mixed through the body of the piece. K . k the Sparrow the Friend or the Foe of the Gardener and Florist? {Digest of llie address of IVihiam N. Craig, of Taunton, Mass. .before the Gaideners' and Florists' Club ofBoston,May2.i.'<^jg.\ The recent attempt of the mayor of Boston to dislodge the house sparrow from this city, the wordy warfare which followed and the early abandonment of the effort are matters which are still fresh in all our memories. It seems not inop- portune to bring this matter before the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, seeing that horticulture and ornithology are to-day closely allied, that gardeners and farmers more than any other classes are those most directly affected, adversely or otherwise, by birds, and it behooves them to carefully study the natures of all the members of the feathered world. The house sparrow. Passer domesticus of Linnseus, or, as he is more commonly called, the IJnglish sparrow, is one of the most numerous and widely distributed birds in the world. The name English is something of a misnomer, although it is true that the bird was introduced from England, but it is not even known whether the sparrow was indigenous there. There is no question but that the mere name of the bird caused some uncultured people to revile it, but happily the better understanding to-day between the Anglo-Saxon races makes such things all but impossible, and it is not unlikely that the more cordial relations existing to-day between England and America inay tend to lessen the ill-favor in which this bird has been for some years. The history of the sparrow dates back to the remotest biblical times, and the sparrow on thehousetopin the Psalmist's time was as familiar a figure as with us today. It is found in all parts of Great Britain, except the Hebrides, and the whole of Europe to the arctic circle, especially in the north, eastward to Siberia, south in Africa to Lake Albert Nyanza, and also in Morocco and Madeira. Plentiful in all parts of the United States and Canada, it is common in Egypt and Arabia and is found south- ward in Asia to the Philippines; also in Australasia and New Zealand. In Pales- tine to-day among the 100 or more species of Passerine birds, five varieties of sparrows are to be found, including the subject of ourtalk, and at the present day strings of sparrows and other small birds are sold for food in the streets of Jerusalem. The introduction of the sparrow to America dates from 1851, when the Hon. Nicholas Pike liberated a few in Brooklyn. They did not thrive and 100 more were brought over in 1852-3. In 1854 Edward Rhodes liberated a number at Quebec and Portland, Maine. During the next ten years some were distributed between Boston and Portland and some forty were let loose on Boston Common. In 1869 1,000 were taken to Philadel phia and a few to several interior cities. From these have sprung the hosts now occupying every town from Cape Breton to Florida and west to Kansas and extending from Southern California to Alaska. A few pairs have lived a few winters even in southern Greenland, but finally died out. The fecundity of the sparrow is well known. One female may rear twenty- four young per annum, and allowing that half the young are females and that the increase is unchecked, in ten years WREATH OF AMERICAN BEAUTIES AND PALM LEAVES ON EASEL. i8gg. The American Florist. 1205 they would raise the astounding number of 275,000,000,000 of birds. Even if only twelve per annuinincrease is allowed for five years, we have a total of 32,000 sparrows. The females of the first and occasionally the second broods them- selves breed the first season. The appearance of the bird is too well known to need description, nor need its nest be mentioned further than to remark that he builds quickly and dexterously, often in the most extraordinary places, but always close to man and his abode. With the rook the sparrow is classed very highly, by ornithologists, in struct- ural development. Its brain is very superior; its diligence is marvelous. How quickly it rebuilds its nest when pulled down! Cock sparrows may flirt a little but are not polygamous. The parent birds show the most unsurpassed attach- ment to their offspring, and the mother will enter rooms to feed her young. In this respect they are much superior to swallows and many other birds. As is well known, they are very suspicious and wary; a long period of persecution has made them so. The wonderfulfecundity of the sparrow here is in a large measure due to the fact that his natural foes among the raptorial birds are less numerous here than in Great Britain, largely because these birds are stupidly slaughtered by all who can carry a gun. The sparrow is classed as a "foul" bird. 'Tis true he does dirty buildings to some extent, as do swallows, martins and pigeons; we do not think he injures real estate at all, and certainly he does not defile our sidewalks and public resorts as do the individuals who chew tobacco. It is charged that he drives away our song birds, and this is the main reason for the great outcry against him in Boston and elsewhere. In our own city we do not find this to be the case, for the robins and other birds live on excel- lent terms with the sparrow, even drink- ing together out of the same trough. It is an open question whether the extermi- nation of the sparrow would bring back any song birds; theincreasing noise from electric cars and other vehicles is sufficient to {^rive the song birds to the country from all our cities, as they are naturally too shy to stay in a city, and their nests and young are more easily within the reach of cats, dogs and small boys than those of the sparrow. For a long timethere was an agitation against the sparrow in Great Britain by farmers and gardeners, and this resulted in a special committee being selected by the House of Commons thirteen years ago to thoroughly investigate the sparrow and other birds of a more or less destructive nature. The chairman of this committee was the Hon. Auberon Herbert, and the bulk of the evidence heard showed that the sparrow, while doing a certain amount of damage to grain and other crops, more particularly near buildings and hedgerows, far more than counter-balanced this by the immense numbers of caterpillars and other destructive larvae which he devoured, and looking at the (|uestion in the light of self-interest, or rather in the light of the interests of their gardens, they would spare the sparrow, and indeed all the other birds. Sparrow clubs have frequently been formed in Great Britain, and the sum of one-half penny per head has been paid for victims. In this way immense numbers have been slaughtered. Every sparrow club we know anything about went out of existence because the farmers and gardeners found that the fewer the WREATH OF CHOICE FLOWERS WITH PALM LEAVES. sparrows became the more numerous were the caterpillars and injurious pests, and while many farmers still make a point of destroying the sparrows' nests and eggs annually, the bulk of testimony from well known ornithologists and entomologists like Morris, Selby, McGil- livray, Jardine, Tarrell, Gould, Hudson, and others, is to the effect that while sparrows may do some damage during three months of the year, they live largely on insectivorous food during the other nine months. In France, where small birds are largely slaughtered for food, and where in some of the eastern departments few birds are or were to be seen, the damage done to cereals by insect pests was enormous. M. Geoffroy St. Hilaire, in his interesting work, "Acclimitation des American Utiles," speaks of this destruc- tion and testifies that under one sparrow's nest he found the wings of 1,400 cock- chafers used to feed one brood alone. The French now protect sparrows and other small birds to save their crops. At Baden, in Germany, a price was set on sparrow heads, and soon hardly one was to be found. Cockchafers soon swarmed so that the native birds could not kill them, and enhanced figures were paid to bring the sparrows back. Careful observers have testified that a pair of sparrows will carry on an average forty caterpillars per hour for twelve hours to their young, a total of 2,300 per week. The number destroyed in a single season is, as "Dominie Sampson" would say, "prodigious." It is claimed that the sparrow has deteriorated since coming to America. Maybe he has in some ways. We can- not fully consider the question whether it was in the first place a wise or unwise move to bring him here. In America he now is, and here no doubt he will remain so long as any birds remain on the continent. Our own experience of nine years in Massachusetts has not caused us to take sides with the sparrow destroyers. We know the bird has somefaults, as, indeed, have many other birds, but we know from personal observation that sparrows destroy immense numbers of tussock moths, gooseberry and currant worms, cabbage worms, grubs of various sorts, larv.x of cankerworm and green aphis. We have looked in their nests frequently and found numerous evidences of their usefulness, and have examined the crops of young nestlings, which were in nearly all cases filled with insectivorous food. We are told they destroy the buds on our fruit and shade trees. We have swarms of sparrows and are right in the center 1206 The American Florist. May (5, of a city of 30,000 people. We have failed to find evidences of this charge as yet. They do not destroy our cherries and stravi^berries as the robins do. The most damage they have done is when peas are coming up, but the injury is comparatively trifling. We would not advocate the unchecked increase of the sparrow, or any other bird. They should be kept within reason- able limits, but should all be spared during the nesting season, when their young is almost entirely fed on insects very injurious to the gardener and florist. The very name of the house sparrow should save him from some of the ignorant persecution with whifh he has had to contend. His natural haunt is with man, whom he will follow even into the trackless forest, and ne'er desert him. In fact he never travels unless he accom- panies man. For all other birds the woods, fields and rivers suffice, but the humble sparrow clings to man. As Ruth said to Naomi in days of old, "Whither thou goest I will go, and where thou lodgest I will lodge," so would the sparrow say to-day could he but speak. We must remember that while he does harm, that damage done is seen and appreciated at once, whereas the ^ood done is not seen or allowed. Our own experience leads us to believe that the sparrow is not the gardener's foe, that he should be protected, not persecuted, and that were he annihilated our fight against caterpillars and other injurious pests, already a hard one, would be far more arduous, hence our motto will be, "Spare the sparrow." A Happy Anniversary. The April meeting of the Boston Horti- cultural Club was especially notable, as it was also the twenty-fifth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Stewart. A committee of the members had been busy for some weeks preparing a surprise for Mr. Stewart on that occasion. When Master of Ceremonies E. M. Wood announced at the second course of the dinner that Prof. L. C. Elson had some poetry that he would like to read he was loudly applauded. The Professor in elegant verse presented the good wishes of his fellow members to Mr. Stewart and asked him to accept a purse of gold as a small token of the esteem in which he is held by his friends ih and around Boston. And Stewart, the well poised, was completely over- come this time; his heart was too full for utterance and he begged the gentlemen present to excuse him, offering them his lieartfelt gratitude lor their kind remem- brance. Several gentlemen made eloquent speeches, all referring in glowing terms to the work Mr. Stewart is doing for horticulture, and especially congratulated him on his recent appointment on the building committee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. The venerable Fred L. Harris spoke of his long acquain- tance in feeling and eloquent language and was most proud of Stewart's achieve- ment and advancement in his chosen pro- fession. The only M. H. Norton men- tioned his thirty years' acquaintance with Mr. Stewart and referred to the fact that while they did not always agree they never Cjuarreled. P. Welch spoke as a former business competitor for years and stated that his friend Stewart was the most honorable commission man he had encountered during his business career. John (ialvin was eloquent and impressive as usual and concluded by singing "Maloney." 'Squire Kd. Hatch read some elegant and original poetry eulogistic of Stewart's innumerable good (|ualities and abilities. J. A. Pettigrew, the silent, overcame his objections to speech-making and distinguished himself as an after dinner orator in praise of his friend Stewart. E. M. Wood made the speech of the evening as the mouthpiece of the club. He concluded by wishing Mr. Stewart and his good lady many long and happy days. Prof Elson, representing litera- ture and music at the Hub, sang a grand sea song and J. P. Rinn, the eminent architect, made a most delightful speech in which he dwelt at length on what the new Horticultural Hall ought to be. Stewart wound upthe festivities by sing- ing Annie Laurie with excellent voice. The following gentlemen were present: E. M. Wood, F. R. Davis, Warren Ewell, W. A. Daggett, Warren Bird, F. R. Mathison, P. Welch, E. |. Welch, 6eo. A. Sutherland, J. P. Rinn, Prof. L. C. Elson, Thos. A. Cox, W. W. Edgar, R. D. Ireland, James Rough, John Galvin, F. L. Harris, fas. Fuller, M. H. Norton, Lawrence Cotter, W. H. Elliott, J. A. Pettigrew, W. A. Bock, Jackson Dawson, E. Butler and Edward Hatch. Letters of regret for their inability to be present were readfrom Hon. C. W. Hoitt, Nashua, N. H., and Timothy McCarthy, Provi- dence, R. I. Lawrence Cotter. CARNATIONS. BUDS SPOTTED. Ed. Am. Florist: — Can you give a rem- edy for the spot that attacks carnation buds in the field? It is purple and ruins the appearance of the blooms. C. L. California. 1 would recommend the trial of sulphur blown over the buds, or spraying with a solution of Bordeaux mixture. Failing in these, it would be well to write to Prof. E. W. Hilgard, Berkeley, Cal., send- ing him specimens of the affected buds and asking for a remedy. Albert M. Herr. CARNATION GENEVIEVE LORD. Mr. Weber, of H. Weber & Sons, Oak- land, Md., left some handsome blooms of his excellent new carnation, Genevieve Lord, at this office during the week. The stems are strong, holding the flowers erect, and thirty to thirtj-six inches in length. The light pink flowers are three inches in diameter, very full, with excel- lent form and fine calyx. We understand that the Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111., will grow a quantity of the stock this season, thus affording western experts an opportunity to judge intelli- gently of the character and behavior of the plants under cultivation. CULTURAL NOTES. May 6. — Although there are a host of varieties among the pinks, the list that has stood the test of time and has really proven of good commercial value is small. Scott was at the head for a long period but, through carelessness in pro- pagation it has deteriorated into the third class. Its great faults are its poor keeping qualities, lack of freedom of bloom and poorer flowers when they do come, so that today it is not advisable to give it any room except where a grower has selected his stock carefully and improved it, in which case it will be profitable for general purposes. Triumph, when well done, is the best of all the standard sorts in its color. It will stand almost unlimited feeding from the time it is taken from the cutting bed until the plants are thrown out the next spring, and the flowers will be better in every way if it is grown in a cool house with plenty of head room. The flower is larger and more full than Scott and it has a calyx which never bursts. Its stem will hold it erect providing the temperature iskept down, but with some growers it is getting badly aflectcd with stem rot, partly due, no doubt, to care- lessness in the selection of the cuttings. Mrs. Frances Joost is better in color than Triumph and has every qualifii^a- tion to make it the best pink for general culture until some of the introductions of next season become cheap enough for the average grower. With me it has been in continuous crop since October 1, and shows no sign of stopping. The flowers are not so large as well grown Triumph, but fully as large as the best Scott and have stifl' stems. It will stand liberal feeding and a moderately cool house with not too much water. Argyle has been a disappointment with uie because it was late and produced only medium sized flowers on rather weak stems. Perhaps these faults were due to my methods as I have seen several very fine lots of it at other places. Mrs. James Dean has also been a failure with me. The flowers came of good size and color, but with rather weak stems and it could not compare with Mrs. Frances Joost for quality or productiveness. This, also, has been done well by several growers, but I do not think it will become a standard sort as it seems to require special treatment. New York is a dark pink that seems to fill the bill to perfection. It has pro- duced an abundance of first class flowers on strong stems and does not burst the calyx at all. About the same treatment as is given Scott seems to meet its wants. Victor has been a complete fizzle, and I have come to the conclusion that it requires a heavier soil than I can give it. I have seen the variety well done, but even at its best the color is not extra good, and I think it has been superseded. Daybreak seems to have run its course and be on the downward path, although if the variety is propagated from March struck cuttings and the plants are of medium size when brought in, it is as good as ever it was. The variety wants a moderateh- cool house, good culture and not much in the way of feeding. There are, perhaps, other good sorts that I have not tried, among themMelba, a novelty of this season which gives much promise. There are, also, several promising sorts coming out next year. I have a one-third interest in one of them myself. I shall plant about 10,000 feet of glass to it and would gladly devote the whole of ray place to the one variety if I had the stock to do it. Albert M. Herk. Wrentham, Mass. — Herman Meyers has been sold out by the sherift". The owner of the estate. Miss Smith, bid in the property. Wasiiincton Court House, O— Ed. Helfrich has moved his establishment here from New Holland and will have S,000 square feet of glass. ScRANTt)N, Pa. — The building on Spruce street in which was located the flower store of W. H. Davis was burned on the morning of April 25. Mr. Davis saved most of his property. iSgg. The American Florist. 1207 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CULTURAL NOTES. May 6.— Last season I was later than usual in getting my specimen plants into their flowering pots. For some reason I was behind at exhibition time too. Several reasons why this viras so may be given, but I am not satisfied with any. 1 am still undertheimpression that when the natural season comes around the plants will bloom, and very little can be done to influence them either way. It is not until a check comes after our tropical summer weather that they begin to ripen their growth preparatory to bud formation. I have noticed, besides, that if I take up any garden duplicates late in September they will come into bloom a trifle earlier than those grown continu- ously in pots. While I was later than any of my competitors last season, none of the exhibits were on time, so I incline to the idea that the tropical weather of last September had very much to do with the backwardness ol the plants. I meant to be earlier in starting this season, but somehow I am behind again. However, 1 shall have an opportunity to corrobor- ate or disprove my theories. I am now shifting my specimen plants into 7 and Sinch pots, just as I did last season. It will be June before I get them into the 10-inch size, the flowering pots. This is a lull month behind old exhibition days, when I used to grow them in 12-inch pots. While we are waiting for a new hall I have been trying to per- suade the Massachusetts Horticultural Society to make the 10-inch size the limit. They have tried it for two years and now have gone back to the size two inches larger. If size is the object, no one could wish to see larger or better plants than have been exhibited by Wm. Martin and Wm. Donald. Evidence of skill is too often measured by size, but it is no proof, and although the committee have so decided, the public and disinterested critics think reversely. I have grown very large plants, not because I admired them, but because in some way I could notavoidit. When plants are in luxuriant health it is a difficult matter to check them when we think they are large enough without a serious loss of foliage. Then there is the matter of novelties. We exhibitors are all in the same boat. Novelties allure the grower and the judges too. It is easier to give advice than to follow it, but judges should be above such trifles, and new varieties should stand, with the old ones, on their merits. When we give the plants their final shift a richer compost is used. Good turfy loam made up last autumn, with good stable manure and maybe a sprinkling of that from the hennery or pigeon loft, should be in prime condition to use now. If it is well lightened with leaf soil, or contains a large proportion of broken sod, it should be packed firmly. A close heavy loam is bad, but if it must be used we must pot lightly. It is liable to pack as the season advances, getting sour and increasing the dangers from over feeding. Charcoal makes an excel- lent drainage, and is to be especially recommended for dark colors. We grow two of a kind, and many more sorts than we shall probably pot up. We can tell at this time which will make plants. The unpromising ones and some novel- ties will be planted out and left to them- selves; it may happen that some will grow well enough to be taken up later. The selection of color is of very great importance. Color effect decides, and justly. The exhibition groups should contain three white varieties, three yellow, three pink and one each of crimson, amaranth and bronze. To pick out a dozenatexhibition time just double the number must be grown. If the pots are new we must soak them thoroughly, driving out the dangerous hydrocarbon gases remaining from the burning. After potting let the plants go dry a day or two and then water sparingly until new growth commences. They must be stopped repeatedly to keep the plants bushy and well balanced. We shall not use manure water until well into July. We must be sparing at all times with delicate varieties for it injures rather than helps them. T. D. Hatfield. WITH THE GROWERS. STOLLERY BROS., ARGYLE, PARK, CHICAGO. It must now be written "Stollery Bros., Florists and Nurserymen" for this spring has seen such a sharp demand for shrubs and trees to replace those which met their fate in Edgewater and Argyle Park during the winter that these ever-provi- dent young men this week set out a nursery of some 400 trees, including many varieties, on a strip of land adjoin- ing their greenhouses. As George Stollery expresses it, "Every florist who has any retail trade should be prepared to supply every horticultural want of his patrons; one of the most important adjuncts is a stock of nursery plants, and nothing is easier managed." Quite naturally the houses of Argyle are the points of greatest interest in this establishment. There are several of them and they have been the most profitable ones on the place this season. This car- nation has paid better than ever before and better than any other variety has ever paid at this place, better even than White Cloud, which has done finely there this season. Despite the fact that some growers fail of the success with Argyle which the Stollerys themselves achieve, the cuttings have been in fairly good demand this spring and the orders have been as numerous as could be given attention although they have not been as heavy as the introducers had antici- pated, it is the opinion of the originators that most of the growers who fail of complete success with Argyle should charge the shortcomings to something other than the variety itselt. Argyle must be propagated early, just as early as possible. It is a seedling of McGowan and Tidal Wave and has all of the Mc- Gowan habit. To make it do its best large plants must be secured for planting into the houses and disappointment follows the use of late cuttings. As to soil the Stollerys have found a compost of claj' and black swamp loam to be preferable, but not greatly so. A stifl'er soil simply means fewer flowers but better stems. Propagated early, given good field culture and planted in as strong, healthy stock, there is no question that it is a profitable sort, for the cut from the Stollery houses has been continuous all winter and up to the holidays brought 4 cents in the Chicago market; at Christ- mas the blooms brought Scents each and from then to February 15 4 cents; now they are in the 2 cent class. Grown under glass all summer the stems are better and so are the early flowers. One house will be so treated for next season. The only time that any record of the productive- ness of Argyle was kept was in its second year. Then each plant produced four flowers before January 1 and averaged twenty-two for the season. Now the cut is about one and a half blooms per plant each week. In one house there are Evelina, White Cloud, Gold Nugget, Red Jacket, Bon Ton, Oneida and Kathleen Pantlind, but the only one of them which will be given a place next year will be White Cloud. Red Jacket was a good early sort but didn't keep up. Gold Nugget was full of bacteria and rust, Kathleen Pantlind was small and not a bloom came before New Years. The only new seedling on the place is one of Maud Dean and Scott. It resembles Mrs. Northway and pro- duces beautiful blooms butso few and far between that the plants will be thrown out. There is a bench of White Cloud cuttings which are full of bacteria, which is the condition said to be natural to the cuttings of this variety, but they grow out of it nicely as soon as planted in the field. In the house of bedding stock the two most noticeable things are the two geraniums, Mars and Alphonse Ricard, The rose houses are producing a nice crop and have been doing so at times when prices were higher than at present. New York. .MINOR CHANGES IN SUPPLY AND DEMAND FOR CERTAIN FLOWERS. — BUSINESS IS ABOUT UP TO USUAL AVERAGE FOR THE SEASON. — INFLUX OF OUTDOOR LILACS AND NARCISSI.— CARNATIONS STILL IN IT. — GEORGE A. MOULTON TAKES BRIDGE- MAN STORE.— AN INTERESTING SUBJECT FOR NEXT CLUB MEETING. Hot weather, an influx of outdoor flowers, and some minor variations in supply and demand, are about all the changes to report as compared with last week's notes. Outdoor lilacs f'-om Washington and other southern points are being received in barrel loads and sell at the rate of a big bunch for 10 cents. Outdoor narcissi of many kinds are also arriving in enormous quantities and are considered well sold at 50 cents a hundred. Lily of the valley shows a decided improvement, being cleaned up nicely at fair prices. Violets cut no figure and are pretty well closed out for the season. Roses of all varieties are in full supply, good stock of the ordinary tea sorts bringing about $10 a thousand, but American Beauties of top grade have stiffened up nicely and are doing better in this market than for some weeks past. Brunner is also selling well. As to car- nations, it may be said that the quality is exceptionally good, as a rule. Other than Scott, they are more plentiful than last week, but bring as good prices not- withstanding. Sweet peas are increas- ing rapidly and the demand for smilax has eased off". Business is generally regarded as being as good as it usually is at this time of the year. The Rose Society's executive committee met on Saturday, April 2'.i, at the Grand Union Hotel. It was decided that there is not sufficient time to prepare a schedule and arrange foran exhibition in June and it was voted unanimously to get out a schedule for a show to be held in mid- Lent next year. The schedule will pro- vide for both hybrid and tea roses and there is prospect of a large number of cups for American seedlings and other special purposes. The society has already over $400 in the treasury. The next meeting of the society will be held at 1208 The American Florist. May 6y Detroit at the time of the S. A. F. con- vention, when the premium list will be completed. One Broadway florist shows a fine vase of Lawson carnations this week, and one in a neighboring block makes an equal sensation with Olympia, which, if not so extensively advertised, is certainly a larger flower and has other good qualities unexcelled by any variety yet seen. Geo.A.Moulton, former president of the Bridgeman Company, will continue the business at the old stand on Broadway, but whether or not lor his own account is not yet known to the trade. The subject lor discussion at the next meeting of the Florists' Club, Monday, May 8, will be the "Cut Flower Trade, Its Limitations and Its PossibiUties," and Mr. E. M. Wood, of Boston, is expected to open the discussion. In the afternoon the bowling club will exercise. W. H. Gunther is enlarging his estab- lishment on Twenth-ninth street and will have a fine store when it is completed. C. W. Ward has been ofi on a visit to Detroit. Philadelphia. WARM WEATHER AND OUTDOOR STOCK ARE HEBE.— SEASON NOW SEEMS TO BE AHEAD OF TIME. — LARGE SALE OF BED- DING PLANTS.— HARRIS HAS MORE RAM- BLERS.—BUSINESS FAIR —MAY MEETING OF THE CLUB.— EXHIBITS OF INTEREST. — FLORAL EXCHANGE ANNOUNCES A CHANGE OF POLICY. We have been enjoying summer tem- perature the past week, the thermometer registering above 80° almost every day. Although a lew weeks ago it seemed like a backward spring the trees are in full leaf and the shrubbery is in blossom, lilacs are being peddled about the streets, and now the season of flowers seems, if anything, ahead of time. The bedding plant men are extremely busy. Jacob Becker says it is the best season he has ever had. He is almost entirely sold out of roses. One would think that after the large sales ot the budded roses by the deoartment stores the demand would be largely supplied, but it seems there is a market for well grown potted stock on own roots. W. K. Harris is in the market with some very fine Ramblers. They are perfect stock, having been grown cold and brought on slowly. The trusses of flowers are very large and the foliage most luxuriant. They are in 7 and 8-inch pots, from plants well cut back, and on account of their sturdy growth require scarcely any staking. There has been a fairly good amount of business doing, but as so many flowers are coming in the prices are still low. The demand is for weddings and other social events. The President was in town, as was also Mrs. General Grant, and functions in their honor were the occasions for liberal floral displays. The May meeting of the Florists' Club was well attended and, while the essayist ot the evening was unable to be present on account of a press of business, there was considerable to interest the mem- bers. There was an exhibit of spring flowering shrubbery by Mr. Le Boutillier, a fine plant of hybrid calceolaria and Bougainvillea Sanderii by J. Hobson and a vase ot Leslie Paul carnation. This latter was of most interest to the mem- bers, as the more we see of this variety the better we like it. It is a good deep Maud Adams in color with flowers from three to three and a half inches in diameter, borne on good, long, still stems. Several new members were elected and the way the dues came in argued well for the prosperity of the club. A committee was appointed to look alter the pre- liminary arrangements for the conven- tion, which the alert John Westcott sees signs of approaching. The theater benefit was settled up and a hand- some sum netted for the Bowling Club. It is rumored there is to be a strawberry festival the first of June with the usual attendant features. There is some building going on. Alexander Scott is putting up two houses 25x237 for the new rose. Liberty. There are also rumors of others. C. P. Poryzell, the Fifteenth street merchant, has removed from his base- ment to a very nice store a few doors trom his old location. The move should prove a good one, as everything now presents a thoroughly up-to-date appear- ance. It was a matter of surprise to the trade when the Floral Exchange, which has successfully carried on a large retail busi- ness at 614- Chestnut street for over twenty years, announced its retirement from the retail cut flower business on July 1. We learn that the Exchange has lately increased its plant at Edgely, Pa., in charge of Harry Simpson, to over 100,000 square feet of glass entirely devoted to roses, the Meteor being a specialty. The firm intends to give more time to its increasing wholesale business, but will also retain the decoration department, and their friends will find them after July 1 in their new office at their warehouse, 335 North Sixth street. The present owner of The Floral Exchange, Inc., Mr. D. Fuerstenberg, in- tending to be absent much of the time in travel, has placed themanagement of the business in the hands of Henry C. Geiger, who has been in charge of the decoration department for the last eighteen years. W. C. Dunn, who has handled the retail cut flower business of the firm from its infancy, will open a store near the old stand. K. Boston. RAPID PROGRESS OF THE SEASON.— A JUMP FROM WINTER TO SUMMER THAT EMBAR- RASSES THE NURSERYMEN.— THE CUT FLOWER MARKET.— A VISIT TO CHERRY HILL NURSERIES.— LEGISLATION AGAINST INSECTS. — WINTER DAMAGES. — BUILDING COMMITTEE FOR NEW HORTICULTURAL HALL.— AN INTERESTING LECTURE. Two weeks ago the season was, as generally estimated, from three to four weeks behind the average in this neigh- borhood. At this writing it has fully caught up. It has done it in one grand jump, too. We have experienced a week of genuine summer weather. Magnolias popped open while one looked at them; hyacinths and tulips shot up from the beds into bloom, trees bare in the morn- ing were draped in green by evening; in fact the transformation has been some- thing beyond the experience of the "oldest inhabitant" and the poor nur- seryman has had the hardest time in his history, for we have jumped from winter into summer with lightning rapidity. The greenhouse man has been somewhat upset, too, in his calculations but he has the pleasant satisfaction of knowing that the long draft on his well-exhausted coal bin is at an end and that his expense account for heating goes down as the mercury goes up. As to the stock in market little of mterest is to be told. Roses are still excellent and so are carna- tions. Violets are rapidly receding in quantity and quality these hot days and the bulbous stock offered is mostly gar- den grown, with the exception of the lily of the valley which, however, will soon follow suit if the weather continues its capers. The bedding plant trade is not yet active for the wise man in this vicinity has learned by past experience that no matter how promising and sum- mery the weather may be yet nothing is safe until about May 20 and he who plants tender material before that date takes upon himself the responsibility of a probable replanting later on. Auction sales have thus far been but fairly satis- factory as to demand and prices but it is yet too early to judge as to the prospects in this department of the spring plant trade. A party of Bostonians, small but, as usual, very select, visited the nursery grounds of T. C. Thurlow, at West New- bury, last Wednesday. Here are nearly two acres of pa;onies under name and including all the new varieties of recent years. A later trip, when these are in bloom, is contemplated and they will be well worth going to see. Although some forty miles north of Boston, many things were found in a more advanced condition than in the vicinity of this city. Among them was Magnolia conspicua which was in full bloom and very handsome. The difference is accounted for by a rich warm soil and the protection afforded by many tall spruce hedges set out by Mr. Thurlow years ago and that now form splendid wind breaks. The land is irregu- lar and rolling and Mr. Thurlow finds that the tree pseonies succeed best on the elevated locations although the muck and leaf mould from the low lands make a beneficial application for both these and the laurels. Rhododendrons unpro- tected are badly injured by the severe winter and some are killed outright. Conifers as a rule, came through in fair condition. The nursery comprises about seventy-five acres, a portion of it being the old homestead where for eight generations Mr. Thurlow's family has lived. An hour was spent viewing the old town of Newburyport, with its wide elm-shaded streets and quaint old colonial mansions, under the piloting of Lawrence Cotter who, with a record of three year's former residence in the town, proved a very entertaining guide. A bill has passed the Massachusetts legislature providing for the inspection of nurseries and orchards to prevent the introduction of the San Jose scale and other obnoxious insects and to provide for an investigation of the habits ot insects injurious to the cranberry. The inspector is to be appointed by the governor instead of by the trustees of the agricultural college as at first proposed. Reports from various localities indicate a much greater damage from the severe winter than was at first estimated. An entire row of retinosporas, six to eight feet in height, at the crest of the terrace in Hunnewell's Italian garden has been destroyed. Evergreens in general suft'ered greatly and California privet is killed to the ground in many places. The building committee as constituted for the erection of the nevi- hall for the Massachusetts Horticultural Society consists of President F. H. Appleton, Prof C. S. Sargent, C. F. Curtis, G. A. Nickerson and Wm. J. Stewart. The committee, at its first meeting, chose Edmund M. Wheelwright as architect. James Comley exhibited a splendid collection of rhododendrons at Horti- cultural Ilall last Saturday, in which i8gg. The American Florist. 1209 were included many of the finest varieties of the late F. B. Hayes collection. The attraction atthe monthly meeting of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club on Tuesday evening was an interesting address on the house sparrow by W. N. Craig, an abstract of which appears in another column of this paper. Visitors in town: H. Dreyer, New York; Miss Renter, Westerly, R. I.; Robert Craig, Philadelphia. Chicago. COOD FLOWERS IN DEMAND. — CHEAP GRADES HARD TO MOVE. — NECESSITY FOR STREET MEN BROUGHT HOME TO COMMISSION MEN AND GROWERS. — AVER- AGES DOWN. — A GOOD NEW CARNATION. —BEDDING PLANTS IN BETTER FAVOR. — EXTRA GOOD BEAUTIES.-LOCAL JOTTINGS. Good stock has sold out nicely this week, but there has been vastly too much of the cheap grades, which have heretofore been handled almost entirely by the fakirs, and which, now that the sidewalk men are debarred from business, is hard to move, much of it being, in fact, immovable. The warm weather of the early days of the week, too, has caused •qualities, particularly ot roses, to deteri- orate and much of the cut is now strictly in the fakirs' class. About the only things, aside from first-class roses and tarnations, which have been in favor this week, are the early spring flowers, apple blossoms, nicely bunched; gladioli and stocks. Lilacs have been plentiful but unsalable. P. M. Koster, of Koster & Co.. Hol- landia Nurseries, Boskoop, has paid his annual visit to Chicago. His specialties are Azalea Mollis, rhododendrons, clem- atis, lilacs, etc. Mr. Koster reports a -constantly improving demand for his goods in Chicago and, in fact, through- out the United States. It was Azalea Mollis from the Hollandia Nurseries which were Supt. Jensen's pride at Hum- boldt Park a few weeks ago. The order excluding the curb dealers from the privileges of the street has ■caused the Greeks to hustle for stands within the three-foot line from buildings on State. One man is said to have ieased the strip three feet by seventy-five in front of the building formerly occupied by Frank Bros, for $100 a week. He has six or eight men and sells fruit prin- ■dpally, but has handled 6,000 to 8,000 ■carnations a dav this week. H. Weber & Son, Oakland, Md., had their new carnation, Genevieve Lord, on ■exhibition at the Illinois Cut Flower Co. this week. It is to be introduced next year. At the meeting of the Florists' Club last evening there was a limited attend- ance; the subject for discussion, "Green- house Construction," should have been interesting to the growers, many of whom are either prosecuting or contem- plating work of this character. Charles Schafer has about 70,000 car- nations in the field. They are mostly of the standard varieties, McGowan being the leading white, although Evelina and White Cloud are to be grown next year. G. H. Crane and some of the other nev? ones are booked for trial. Bedding plants are reported to be in much shorter supply than at a year ago and good stock seems sure of a sale at a rate considerably above that realized for the last stock. Bassett & Washburn are cutting about ■500 long stemmed Beauties daily and find them in excellent demand. Mrs. C. L. Washburn is expected home to-night from Las Vegas, N. M., where she has gained considerably in health. Some of the finest of the extra long Beauties are now making daily appear- ance at Reinberg's. S. B. W'inter has sold the good will and fixtures employed in his commission business to W. E. Lynch. E. C.Amling has been detained at home for a week by the serious illness of his little daughter. Smilax, which has been one of the few short items since Easter, is once more equal to the demand. Ferns are down in price, but also in quality. Among the week's visitors were: James and Nelson Cole and James Cole III, Peoria, 111.; H. Weber, Oakland, Md.; Prof. F. W. Taylor, Omaha. Montreal. CARNATION SHOW OF THE MONTREAL GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB. — BRACONDALE BLOOMS CAPTURE THE SWEEPSTAKES. — DESCRIPTION OF SOME OF THE VARIETIES. — WHAT OTHERS STAGED.— CHANGES IN BUSINESS. The evening of April 24 being "carna- tion night" at the Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Club, a large number of members were present and the exhibits staged sur- passed anything heretofore seen in this city. The principal exhibitors were Miller & Son, of Bracondale, Ont; J. H. Dunlop, Toronto; H. Dale, of Brampton, Ont., and P. McKenna & Son. The honors were easily carried off by the Messrs. Miller, with their collection of seedlings, twenty-six in number, fourteen of which are in their third year. These were in fourteen jars with from twelve to fifty blooms in each, all good flowers on long stems and of a great variety of color. Among them were: Lady Minto, pure white, striped with crimson; fair sized bloom; stem about thirt5' inches; perfect calyx. John Dunlop, dark pink; blooms averaging three inches; of a very good form; good, long, stiff stems; certainly a valuable variety. Lady Van Horn, bright rose pink of a very pleasing shade; good size and form, some of the flowers being rather sleepy, the cause of which, as explained by the grower, is the great fondness of the bees lor this variety. Lady Edgar, lemon white, fringed; bloom two and one-half to three inches; stem long and wiry; a very promising variety. Lady Laurier, fine light pink, averag- ing three inches; perfect calyx; long stiff stems; good commercial variety. Lady Thompson, lightcerise; splendidly formed; bloom three to three and one- half inches in diameter; a very good sort. Exhibit No, 7, no name, good pink, slightly darker than Daybreak, averag- ing two and one-halt inches; good, stiff stem; perfect calyx; a very promising sort. No. 10, pure ^vhite, resembling John Young; blooms three inches; good calyx; wiry stem; evidently a free bloomer. No. 11, salmon pink; good form and substance;goodstemandcalyx. No. 12, slightly lighter and much larger thanScott; agood variety. No. 13, bright cerise flowers two and one-half inches; good stem and calyx. No. ■!■, orange, splashed with carmine; stiff wiry stems; a novelty. No. 14 was a jar of twelve blooms, all distinct varieties, everyone a gem. J. H. Dunlop's exhibit consisted of a jar each of Mrs. Bradt, Meteor, Mayor Pingree, Hector, John Young, Eldorado, Jack Frost, Gold Nugget, White Cloud, Bon Ton, seedling 122 and seedling Uncle John X Ontario; all perfect blooms. He also showed a bunch of his new rose. Lady Dorothea, which was much admired. Mr. Dale's exhibit consisted of six jars, one each of Mayor Pingree, Meteor, Cerise Queen, Mrs. Joost, Lily Dean and Mrs. Bradt, all extra fine blooms measur- ing from two and one-half to three and three-quarters inches. McKenna & Sons exhibited some of the older sorts. Daybreak, Silver Spray, Scott and Tidal Wave, for the purpose of comparison with the newer sorts. They were good flowers of their class, but the contrast was very striking. They also had a few of their noveltj-, agreen carna- tion, which, notwithstanding its rather unnatural color, was the center of attrac- tion, especially for the ladies, many of whom expressed their desire to purchase a plant of this variety, although it is not yet on the market. Quite a few changes will take place among the florists this spring. Colin Campbell is quitting his present stand on St. Catherine street for more commodious premises on the opposite side of the thor- oughfare. B. T. Greaves is giving up his St. Catherinestreet store and will confine his business to his place at Westmount. S. S. Bain is opening a store on St. Catherine street, a few doors west of Metcalf street. Walter Wilshire, having sold his place on Mount Royal avenue for building purposes, is moving his greenhouses out to Kensington, a new suburb about (our miles west of the city, and is giving up his Sherbrooke street store and will, I am told, confine himself exclusively to growing. A new store is being opened on Sherbrooke street by T. Martin, late of the firm of A. Martin & Son, and one on St. Denis street by Mr. Delorimier, who is attending to the east end trade. Beaver. Alliance, Ohio. During a recent call on L. L. Lamborn j-our correspondent found that gentle- man busy with funeral work. An immense gates ajar was in course of construction, besides a number of minor designs. What may be worthy of especial mention was a mammoth casket bouquet composed of choice roses made to cover the entire lid of an ordinary sized casket. It was a striking as well as an artistic piece of work. Business in general has been brisk and encouraging, bedding stock, as usual at this season, being much in demand. A stroll through the houses was in order, and both roses and carnations looked at their best. Quite a number of the latter are being grown in solid beds, the advan- tage being chiefly in the fact that the crop is more satisfactory and lasts longer through the summer months. J. F. Zimmerman is putting the finisli- ing touches on a handsome residence erected on the ruins of one which burned about a year ago. Mr. Zimmerman is a carnation grower whose product finds a ready sale in the Cleveland market. He likewise reports a good local trade. Homo. Circleville, O. — J. J. Brehmer has purchased the greenhouses of the late J. W. Hurtt and ismovingthemto adjoin his establishment on Park place. San Antonio, Tex. — For the ninth time this city, on April 21, celebrated the anniversary of the battle of San Jacinto by a beautiful flower parade and genuine floral battle. 1210 The American Florist. May <5, Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $2 00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate, 81.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Ooaranteed. Discounts, 6 times Spercent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. The AdvertlslDK Depiirtment of the American Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen. Niirserymen, and dealerit In wares pertalnlug to those lines only. Order! tor less than one-half inch space not accepted. AdTeniBements mast reach us by Wednesday to se- oorelDBertton in the issue for the following Saturday. Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. If gardenias look sickly and the young foliage is yellow, Clay's fertilizer is rec- ommended as an excellent application to restore the color and promote active growth. Some growers who have tried it during the past season, say that Spiraa Anthony Waterer is an excellent plant for forcing. Callistemon lanceolatus is also recom- mended tor spring sales. From T. Price, of Durh.am, North Carolina, we have received a quantity of blooms of the standard varieties of carnations. The blooms, in every respect, are fully as good as any we have seen elsewhere. A coREESi'ONDENT tellsus that he heats his propagating house from his dwelling house, near by, thus obtaining a steady and unchanging temperature which is not always practicable when the pipes are connected with the greenhouse heating plant. Next to the greenhouses nothing is more indispensable to the plant grower than a good, roomy packing shed where plants may be loaded and unloaded from the wagons, under cover. During such weather as prevailed at Easter this year the grower who possessed such a conven- ience had a good opportunity to realize its great value. Dendrobiom formosum giganteum proved to be one of the best orchids for profit during the past winter. Dendro- bium Phakenopsis made a place for itself and is in a position to become a standard flower for choice winter decorations. Its worst fault is its liability to the attacks of borers, from which it has suflered severely the past season. A Deserving Case. To the Florists of St. Louis and Suburbs: — At the regular meeting of the Florists' Club a motion was made and carried by a unanimous vote to send out a letter to the florists of St. Louis and suburbs, also shippers, calling their attention to the condition ot Mr. Thomas E. Carroll, one of our fellow craftsmen. Mr. Carroll has been extremely unfortunate, dating back for many years. The first of his misfor- tunes was a fire which destroyed nearly all his plant of greenhouses, then again he was visited by a long and severe drought by which he lost his whole crop for one year. The following year he was visited by the tornado, which destroyed nearly all his glass, windmill and water tower and nearly everything pertaining to his business, and last of all he has become totally and helplessly blind and is now in a condition that he is unableto earn his own living. In view of these many afflictions that have befallen Mr. Carroll, we appeal to you as fellow flo- rists to assist him to the extent of your ability. Mr. Carroll is entirely out of business and unable to make a living. Any donation will be received by J. J. Beneke, 1222 Olive street. The address of Mr. Carroll is 5212 Cote Brilliante avenue. E. Schray, Sec'y. J. J. Beneke, Treas. C. C. Sanders, President. Greenhouse Building. Kalamazoo, Mich. — G. Van Bochove & Bro., two rose houses 26x150. Riverton, N. J. — Henry A. Dreer, nine houses 21x150, one house 22x200. New Albany, lud.— F. Walker & Co., carnation house 20x150. Richmond, Ind.— E. G. Hill & Co., iron carnation house 23x400. Owatonna, Minn.^ — Lord & Johnson, two houses 16x100; one house 10x100. Fort Dodge, la. — P. L. Larson, carna- tion house 22x125, rose house 22x125, palm house 18x100, propagating house 8x125. Bangor, Me. — Carl Beers, three houses 28x150. Petersburg, Ill.^Hulda Saverson, one commercial house. Paducah, Ky. — Mattison & Randolph Bros., three houses. Hughsonville, N. Y. — Adam Laub, two violet houses 16x100. Joliet, 111. — Chicago Carnation Co., three houses 22x200. Philadelphia, Pa.— C. W. Cox, one house 10x100. Bristol, R. I.— Col. S. P. Colt, con- servatory. Carlisle, Pa. — F. C. Bosler, consevatory. Rockville, Conn.— F. T. Maxwell, com- mercial house 45x60. Springfield, Mass. — W. W. Day, one greenhouse. Natick, Mass. — L. Glidden, one violet house. Chicago. — Adam Zender, three rose houses 26x150. John Muno, four com- mercial houses 26x150. Lawrence Becker, seven commercial houses 26x125. Peter Mertens, two vegetable houses 30x150. Peter Breid, eight vegetable houses 26x125. Gus Breid, four vegetable houses 26x125. Frank Everett, eight vegetable houses 25x125. Watertown, Mass. — Lovell Bros., range of forcing houses and boiler house. Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists Received. Walnut Hill Greenhouses, Independ- ence, Mo., plants; W. G. Watkins, Grizzly Flats, Ca!., wild flowers; C. H. Joosten, New York, N. Y., bulbs and plants; Samuel C. Moon, MorrisviUe, Pa., trees, shrubs and vines; W. P. Pea- cock, Atco, N. J., dahlias; J. Palmer Gordon, Ashland, Va., roses and bedding plants; C. G. Anderson, Atlantic, Iowa, plants; Geo. B. Moulder, Smith's Grove, Ky., aquatics; The Willowmead Co., East Orange, N. J., fumigators; Poole & Bailey, New York, N. Y., kerosene soap; Swain Nelson & Sons, Chicago, 111., trees, shrubs and vines; Fred. W. Kelsey, New York, N. Y., trees and shrubs; Moore & Simon, Philadelphia, Pa., seeds; National Lead Co., New York, N. Y., paints; H. F. House & Co., Hiram, Ohio, seeds and plants: Henry F. Michell, Philadelphia, Pa., seeds; James Good, Philadelphia, Pa., whale oil soap; Ellis & Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis., bulbs and cut flowers; Welch Bros., Boston,^ Mass. , cut flowers; Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, cut flowers; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., cut flowers; John Peed & Son, London, England, dahlias; V. Lemoine & Sons, Nancy, France, trees, shrubs and plants; The Royal Tottenham Nurseries, Dedems- vaart nr. Zwolle, Netherlands, hardy perennials and rock plants; Rozain Bou- charlat, Cuire-les-Lyon, France, plants. The Clematis Disease. A recent issue of the Gardeners' Maga- zine (English) contains the following on this subject, from the pen of Jaraes Nash, a nurseryman, of Wimbledon, Surrey: "Various causes and remedies are given for the failure of clematis. I note that Professor Dr. P. Sorauer is of opinion that neither insects nor fungi are the direct cause, and I quite agree with him. Although I have never made microscopic examination, yet, after carefully noting the remarkably sudden collapse of several varieties in the earlier part of last summer, I came to the conclusion that in reality there was no disease. My opinion as to the cause of all the evil is simply that the stock is the culprit. In the early daj-s of hybrid clematis they were worked on the roots of the flammula type, or grown from cuttings or layers, and sudden deaths were unheard of, in fact clematis planted thirty or thirty- five years ago are still vigorous and healthy. This I pointed out to a trade grower last autumn, and asked him to supply me with young plants worked in the old way on the roots of C. flammula, but he replied that he had none.- Natur- ally I asked, 'Why do you not grow some in that way?' and was met with thecon- tention that the young plants grew to double the size in one year when on the C. vitalba stock. Of that I was quite aware, but how long do such live? The question of clematis failure concerns all lovers of this beautiful race of hardy climbers, and I believe that if the trade growers would but go back in their methods and give us plants worked on a proved and suitable foundation such as afforded by C. flammula there would be few disappointments in the future." Helpful Reminders. While there is so much said about the propagation of roses, carnations and chrysanthemums, do not allow this trio to divert your attention from other plants which are of more vital import- ance to the average florist. The immense establishments now devoted to cut flower growing are dependent upon you to provide the necessary embellishments to be used with them and also such variety as to render their monotony less noticeable. Acacias, genistas, yellow jasmine, weeping lantanas. Euphorbia jacquini.c- flora, laurestinus and other hard wooded stock that is decorative during winter and just making new leaf buds are easi- est propagated now. Cuttings taken from pot plants are the most readily struck. Put the cuttings in fresh water for a while, just as you do cut flowers to prevent wilting. Use clean sand and have it thoroughly moistened before putting in the cuttings. Prevent rapid evapora- tion, principally by avoiding draughts, and if possible give some steady- bottom heat. Arrange to have a joint or leaf bud at the lower end of each cutting that goes into the sand, as roots will form there most readily. Clip off consider- J8gg. The American Florist. 1211 able of the foliage; not whole leaves, but a part of each, like the bulldog's ears. This enables each part to maintain some •circulation but reduces the whole to a minimum until roots are formed. Make a list of all the plants you desire to have for sale from November to next Easter and make provision for them at once; most of this stock requires two and three years growth for beautiful plants. C. B. W. Buffalo. Trade has been as uneven as the very variable weather. A few small wedding •decorations and some funeral work that called for a number of large designs and bunches is all that has served to keep us busy. Roses are quite plentiful and cheap. Carnations are very good and select ones still bring 50 cents. Tulips, daffodils, ■narcissi and hyacinths, outdoor grown, are plentiful but slow sale. Violets go begging at 10 cents a bunch; they have that wearied look. Sweet peas are fine and sell well. While Wm. F. Kasting was strolling around one evening last week he saw some boys with some extra fine carna- tions and Beauties at 2 cents each. TJpon closer investigation he recognized some of his Cerise Queen and Helen Keller and collared the carnations but not the boy, who was caught by the man in blue and paid $10 fine. Billy now has two extra bolts and a dog to guard the store, but we suggest that if he has any more burglaries he have Jake Wiese sleep there. Phil. Scott was out rn a successful shooting trip last week. J. H. Rebstock is making some changes in his store, as is S. A. Anderson. E. B. Sage. Red Rock, Pa ; F. B. and P. G. Lewis, Lockport, N. Y.; E. A. Butler, Niagara Falls, and Charles Vick, Rochester, were recent visitors. W. A. OBITUARY. EZRA B.iRKER. The oldest citizen of Stratham, N. H., Ezra Barker, aged 95 years, 11 months, died April 23. He was formerly engaged in the nursery business and, in the infancy ■of the trade, was widely known to the horticultural profession. CHARLES D. ELFELT. C. D. Ellelt, a pioneer settler of Minne- sota, died April 27, aged 73 years. He was born in Philadelphia, but had long been identified with the development of St. Paul. He conducted greenhouses on West Third street, near Pleasant avenue, •up to two years ago, when health failed him. The remains were cremated. JAMES WARDROP. Aged 88 years, James Wardrop died -April 26 while sitting in his easy chair at his home in the Sewickley valley near Pittsburg. He was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, in 1811 and came to this ■country in 1833, shortly afterward engaging in the nursery business with Benj. Bakewell in what is now ."Allegheny, Pa. In the early fifties he was the lead- ing seedsman of Pittsburg and in 1859 Mr. Wardrop and T. L. Shields started the Sewickley Nurseries. He is survived by two sons and four daughters. FRANK C. BRUTON. Frank C. Bruton, treasurer of the American Dahlia Society and assistant superintendent of the establishment of Wm. Henry Maule, the Philadelphia seedsman, died of Brights disease of the kidneys, April 29, aged 34 years. The news of his death was a great shock to his business associates and to his com- peers in the trade here, by all of whom he was held in high esteem. He had been absent from business but a very short time and no one expected any serious outcome, but he evidently knew, for his affairs as treasurer of the Dahlia Society and all his personal accounts were found brought down to date and balaficed oft' to a cent. He knew the end had come, but he bravely held his peace. There were few men of his years better posted in the seed business than Mr. Bruton, and his death will be felt not only by Mr. Maule but by the trade in general. There is never an oversupply of bright young men in the trade and many of the brightest have been cut off in early manhood. When one reflects on the long list of early deaths of seedsmen it forces the conclusion that the seed trade needs a tough constitution to bear its vicissi- tudes successfully. Mr. Dungan. super- intendent at Maule's, in speaking of Mr. Bruton to the writer said: "He has been with the house twenty years; began as a messenger boy and worked himself up through the various departments until he was assistant superintendent. During all that time he has not lost two weeks by sickness. You can therefore realize what a shock his death has been to us." Mr. Maule's employes held a meeting on May 1 and adopted resolutions of condolence. The funeral took place last Wednesday and was largely attended by members of the trade, of the Dahlia Society, and of Philadelphia Lodge, 1008, L O. O. F. and Encampment No. 1, 1. O. O. F. The floral otlerings were numerous and handsome, those especially notice- able were sent by "friends in the trade," "The Dahlia Society" and "employes of Wm. Henry Maule." G. C. Watson. SITUATIONS. WANTS. FOR SALE. AdTertlsementa under this head will be Insertdd at the rale 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 American Florist tor the year 1899 Is entitled to a flve-Une want adv. (sltuai Ions only) free to be used at any time during the year. SITDATION WANTED-By Eood all-around florist. Prlvflte or commercial: single; Swiss-French. Emil Leuba. Gen. Delivery. Dansvllle N. Y. CAL-, care American Horlst, Chicago. SITUATION WANTED— By florist and fruitgrower, age 3(1. married. G*»rman; 16 years" experience In Europe and U S.; specialty, cut flowers and choice W" ! American Florist. AKROX FLORAL CO., AkrOD, O. W^ C. IlCMFELD, Clay Center, Kan. W^ W^ BASSETT & WASBBrKX, Hinsdale, lit. In all kinds of J. c. Kelly. (W(; Case Ave WANTED— At once, an experienced working florist and gardenerisalary equivalent 10 »') or $10 per month. Box B, Glenwood. Mills Co.. la. WANTED — Good gardener for general work on commercial place: must be reliable; wages. JIU per week. Anurew mcadams, 31(1 63d jt . Chicago. WANTED-At once, a reliable florist who under- stands growing of good roses and Is willing to work. »tdt© wages per month and board Address 11 C. care American Florist. W^ WANTED— At once, three good greenhouse men. two fiingle men; board and lodging furnished; one married man. 8teady position J. F. WILCOX. Council Bluffs. Iowa. W" WANTED— At once, a flrel class working foreman to grow cut flowers; also a flortst to take charge of section of houses. John Muno, Tuohy Ave , near Western Ave.. Sta Y. Chicago. W^ P. O. Box 805. Salt Lake Cliy, Utah. WANTED-At once, a florist who Is willing to do greenhouse and out of do^r work. Must know how to make flower beds. Wages $25 per month, board Included. ALBERT Senff. Menomlnee. Mich. WTANTKD-A t-'OO'l all-around greenhouse man for VV growing ruses, carnations and general green- house stork Must have references as to ability. Wages $2:),aU per month with board, lodging, etc. German preferred. Applv to O. G. JOHNSON, Kingston. Ont.. Canada. fo Cash or real estate TjiOK HALB OB BKNT-Store and four greenbouses J? ISxI.'Sand all stock and tools; locations the best in Louisville. Address 257 W. Jefferson St.. Louisville, Ky. FOR SALE— Exceptional opportunity to purchase a florist business at a decided bargain. In a county seatclty.iio miles from Chicago. No opposition. Full particulars. Address W. J. Miller. 4l3 Water St.. Livingston Co,. Pontine. III. boxes; gulf cypress sash bars. 3eoats paint— all used one year, very I'heap. Address .... McLENECAN BROS., Reading, Pa. FOR SALE CHEAP. A well established florist business with 35,000 square feet ot glass, well stoclied witli plants, etc., situated in the center of a city with a population of 5000, and only % miles from Chicago. For full particulars and price, address W. care American Florist. Chicago. FOR SALE-RARE CHANCE. A well established and paying florist business, consisting ot 12,000 square feet ot glass, centrally located on principal thoroughfare ot thriving city in gas belt; population 25,000. Only greenhouse within city limits. Reason for selling, death ot proprietor. For particulars address MRS. HENRY MICHEL, Grant Co , MARION, INI). FOR SALE CHEAP ! A tine florist business consisting of three greenhouses, also office and stall on the market, doing a fine business, centrally located on a piincipal street in the city. Reason for selling, death. Address MRS. A. WEAN. S!l4-89r. .Jefferson >t., ISPFKAI-O, N. Y. is desirous of making a change. Good reason given. Highest references from present employers. Willing to start at $63.00 per month. Experienced grower of high class roses, carnations and chrys- anthemums. THE ANNUAL MEETING ot the Stockhold.TS of the Cut Flower Exchange 404 and 412 East 34th St., NEW YORK, will be held at the above address on Saturday, May 6th, 1899. at 9 o'clock, a. m. Five directors will be electetl and other business transacted. Members are requested to attend. J. DONALDSON, Sec'y. When corresponding with advertisers, mention the American Florist. 1212 The American Florist. May <5, Newport, R. I. The prospects are that Newport will have a good summer season, and that means to the place a vast number of visitors and plenty of the "400 kind" of entertainments. The trees are just break- ing into bud and tulips and hyacinths are showing evidence of bloom. It's a case of hustle all around and everybody is busy. At a recent meeting of the Newport Horticultural Society the matter of San Jose scale was discussed, and it was suggested by Robert Laurie that the society's secretary correspond with other societies with the view of calling the attention of the General Assembly to the need of a law on this subject and the appointment of a state entomologist. The suggestion was adopted by the society. It was also voted to petition the General Assembly asking that the society be treated in the same manner as other similar societies and be given a sum to assist it in its work. A petition was also presented for consideration asking the Board of Aldermen to open a new road by Morton Park. The petition was endorsed by the society and generally signed by those present. After the busi- ness meeting a very enjoyable social was held. Speechmaking, recitations and songs were in order, the principal enter- tainers being President McLeish, J. T. Allan, J. P. Hammond and Robert Laurie. The society has upward of 200 members on its roll and at nearly every meeting new members are. added. J. J. B. Lenox, Mass. Win. Turner gave an interesting address on fruit raising under glass at the last meeting of the Horticultural Society. May 2 has been selected as ladies' night. On May 6 it is expected that Fred. Mathison, of Boston, will address the society. There is some talk of organizing a new society here, to be composed exclusively of Siuperintendents of private places. Wm. Griffin celebrated his fiftieth birth- day, week before last. George Thompson is elated over the birth of a son. KiNGHTSTOWN, Ind. — J. F. Brown has secured a very good sport of Mrs. George M. Bradt carnation, in which the mark- ings of the fiowers are of a purplish tint. Rochester, Minn —John Peterson has bought two lots adjoining his property and will add another house, which will give him 5,000 feet of glass in all. Trade has been good all winter. Padhcah, Ky. — Robert and Guy Rudolph, formerly with C! L. Brun- son & Co., have formed a partnership with Joseph Mattison under the firm name of Mattison & Rudolph Bros. They find spring trade fifty per cent ahead ot a year ago and are building three new houses, two for roses, the other for carnations, and will remodel the entire range. Santa Barbara, Cal.— Mrs. H. G. Helmer, proprietor of the Haley street nursery, has a seedling rose for which a bright future is predicted. The plant has thus far shown but four blooms, resem- bling in shape those of Beauty of Glazen- wood, a variety perhaps better known as Fortune's Yellow. The color is a creamy white deeply edged with a rosy red. The petals are delicate and slightly crinkled while the flower has a fine fra- grance. 19-21 RANDOLPH, ST. CM I CAQ O PRICE LIST. AMFRICAN BEAUTIES SIO. 00 $40.00 BRIDES, se'ect 3.00 BRIDESMAIDS, Select 3.00 METEORS 3.00 PERLES. our selection CARNATIONS, common " fancy 1.00 VIOLETS 75 Taking eflect May 8, 1899. 100 V-T 100 TULIPS S 2.00S 3.0O HARRISII 6.00 lO.OO CALLAS 6.00 10. OO SMI LAX, very scarce 2i.OO ASPARAGUS, per string 60-75C COMMON FERNS, per 1000 S3 AOIANTUM, very fine 100 CVCAS LEAVES, each 50-65-75c-$l.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., Ltd., , „, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, Long Dis'ance >-. . o ,. < 'Phone 2157 Consignments Solicited. f/o 705 Penn Ave., FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. white rn„ rmcB ...sr. 1"— PITTSBURG, pi. Wbol^ale flower/\arK5fe CINCENNATI, May 4. BoBOB, Beauties, select 25 00 " '• medium 8 00® 10 (10 Brtdea. Brtdesmalds ii 003 4.00 MeteorB 4.00® 6.00 PerleB 3 00 CamattonB l.oO fancy 1.50® 2.t0 Lily of the valley 3 00 Sweet Peas 75® 1 CO Bmllax 15.00 Adlantom l.OO Common ferns 25® .35 Hyacinths 2.(0 Harrlsll 8 00®10 00 Callas 0.00® 8 01) Daisies .35 ST. Louis, May i. BOBSB, Beauties. . .. 4 00323 00 " Brides, Bridesmaids, Meteors... 2.00® t> 00 Perles 2.00® BOO Carnations 1.05® 3 00 Bmllal 20 00 Adlsntum 1.00 laparairas 50.00875.00 Roman hyacinths Von Slons 3 00 Narcissus, Paper White 3.0O Callas (ilO Harrlsll ti 0) Valley 3.00 Tulips 3.00 Mn.wAiTKBB. May 4. BoseB, Beauties, lonjr — per doz. 2 00® 2 £0 medium •• " 1 00® 1.5'J " " short " '* .50® .76 " Brides, Bridesmaids 4 OO® (> 00 " Perles 3 00® 4.00 Meteors 4.00® ti. 00 " EalseriDB 4.00® 6.00 Carnations, fancy 2.00 eoodstock 1 00® 1 60 Lily of the Valley 4.00 Adlantum 1 00 AsparaKUS 60 . 00 Violets 60® .75 Callas 8.00 Harrlsll 8 00 Dutch Hyacinths 4.00 Pittsburg, May 4. Boaes, Beauties 5.00®40 00 " Brides. BrIdesmaldB 3.U0® 8.00 " Meteors 3.0O® 8.00 " Kalserlns .... 3 00® 8.0J " NlphetOB. PerleB i am 5.00 Carnations, Hhort stems 50® I CO lonK " 10014 3.00 Violets 50® 75 Lllyof the valley 3 00® 4 00 Smllax 20 00626.00 Adianium 75(iii l.lio Asparanus 40.0O@5O.oa Hyacinths, Paper WTilteB 3.00® 4.00 UarrisU perdozen .603100 Tulips 1.00® 3.0O Callas perdozen .60@1 00 The American riorist Company's I directory! pntiiins the names jind juldn'saes of the Florists, lurservmen uml St'cdsmfii of the United States nd Canada. PRICE, S2.00. Headquarters ivWESTERN / PeiMMjylvaivia./ We get daily new " customers because we have the reputation that all orders are punctually filled. WM.F.KASTING&CG.VaS' Wholsale Florists. 444 sixth ave. LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE 2985. All kinds of Florists Supplies & Wire Designs on hand. S^~ConBlgnmentB of good stock solicited. ROSES CARNATIONS I VALLEY FERNS GALAX and IVY LEAVES and all kind3 of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. OOH^EIMOfSUPPUfi vEworkT HOLTON&HUNKELGO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. lift P 0. Box 103. MILWAUKEE, WIS. j^ ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... ivo us Jill oriltT and we will pk'ase you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL. MO. Our Store, 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY. MO. 'long distance 'phone at either place. Please mention the American Florist iSgg. The American Florist. 1213 ILLINOIS GUT FLOWER GO. J. B. DEAMUD 51-53 WABASH AVE. CHICAGO Per 100. LIL. HARRISII....$ 5.oo@$ s.oo CALLAS % s.oo TULIPS 2.00® 3.00 PRICE LIST. I*er Doz. liE.^CTIES, Ions $2.00@i$3.50 medium 1.25® 1.50 short 60(51 1.00 BRIDES . . . per 100. $2.00@$4.00. Per 100 BRlDESM.iTDS, METEORS. . . $2.006i'$4.00 PERLES. 2.00(a> 3.00 CARNATIONS, colored 1.00 white 1,00 fancy 3.00@ 3.00 VALLEY . . 2.00(* 4.00 VI0LJ-;TS. double @ .60 KAXCY PERNS ($4.00 per M) . . .■lO SMI LAX 20.0002.6.00 ADIANTUM 75® 1.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, string .50 600.000 FEET OF CUT FLOWERS We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and CARNA- TIONS. We are headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. ...PRICE LIST... AHERICAN BEAUTY Extra long stem per doz., $3.00 24-in. stem " S..60 1.50 1.25 1.00 riETEOR per 100, 3.00 to 5.00 BRIDESriAlD " 3.00to 5.00 BRIDE " 3.00 to 6.00 PERLE " 3.00 to 6.00 CARNATIONS " l.OOto 1.50 " fancy " 2.00 to 3.0O .\1I other stock at lowest market prices. No chartje for packing. ' McKELLAR & WINlfRSl? Wholesale Florists. ji^^^CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.^^^.5t 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, - - GHXGA.GO. OUR SPECIALTIES: largeIt 'wholesale orchids, HIGH-GRADE ROSES, House in Chicago. CARNATIONS and VIOLETS. t7~Full Line FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Seeds, Bulbs, Hardy Stock. ■wwfmffmmwffi Benthey & Co. p. F. BENTHEY, Manager. Wholesale and p| HDI^T^ ....Commission ILUKIolO. 41 RANDOLPH STREET, Consignments Solicited. ChlCflOO WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. Per 100 Beauties, long tl8.00@{26.00 medium 10.00® 16.00 Maids, Brides. Meteors 3.00® 5.00 Perles 2.00(g> 4.00 Carnations, long 75® 1.00 fancy 1.50 fancy sorts 2.00® 3.00 Harrisii... 5.00® 6.00 I Tulips .... 2.00® 4.00 Callas 5.00® 6.00 Marguerites .50® .75 Violets 50® .75 I Smilax .... 20.00® 25.00 Valley.... 3.0O® 4.00 1 Adiantum. 1.00 baSfodils... 2.00® 3.00 Asparagus. 50.00® 75.00 I Common Ferns .35 Remember us to our advertisers. Wbol^ale ffower/\arHjfe CHICAQO. May 5. Roses, Beaatles. extra long, per doz. Perles a.( *' Meteors 3 ( Camatlons 1 ( fancy S.l Lily of the valley Adiantum Common fenu.. Galax leaves Roman Narcissus 1 Callas 0 HarrlBll 6 i 00320 00 J.OlKa 1)6.00 .30® «l 4.00 4 00 00(3, 2 00 00l S 00 00® 8.00 E. H. Hunt S THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR ) WHOLESALE » m FLOWERS > Hunt's Flowers \ Go Everywhere > 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and fl|iA djkia«<«M Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Agents for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attention paid to BblpplDK orders. 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. E. C. AMLING Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, W, S. HEFFRON, Mgr. ....CHICAGO. KENNICOTT BROS. GO. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. 42-<«4 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. WIRB WORK A SPECIALTY. WIETOR BROS. succEseoBe to CUT FLOWERS ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO. Wholesale Growers of 51 WABASH AVENUE, Headquarters ....CHICAGO For American Beauties. ....wiiiwriijvr Mention American Ftorlst. 1214 The American Florist. May 6, Samuel s. PennooR. fINE VAILEY AWAYS ON HAND. Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street PHILADELPHIA, PA, Open Day and Night from I2 a. m. Honday to lo p. m. Saturday. A select grade of VALLEY on hand the year round. AMERICAN BEAUTIES our specialty. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. Wholesale Depot for all Florists* Supplies. BOSTON... ^ FLOWEBS I»rloe lUrlStS «3a.^Lll© J up, 10c. per lb. ^Sf f^fVl CL 300 lbs. in one VjtVlMlO order for $25. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK: CHICAGO: 14 Barclay St. 84-86 Randolph St. iSgg- The American Florist. 1217 EXTRA SIZED ALL IMPORTED FORCING BULBS AND PLANTS DELIVERED White Roman Hyacinths, in season. 13 to IS otms. IN CA b LOTS (I500 BULBS), PER 1000 ONLY $15 00. Separate Importations made of every class. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 84>86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 14 Bare ay St.. NEW YORK. ESTABLISHED 1802 'S SEEDS Just Arrived in Nne Condition. FRESH SEEDS OF SEAFORTHIA ELEGANS. Piice, $3.00 per WOO. J.IVI.THORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Street! 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK ^Ej^^LyCdS nCIUIUia write for pr Bl! SS AcniHiotra variegated LEAVES. Pi ^■AdPIUIblldi Chiups for Foruiuiz. W^ ^W Saiuplp, W cts.; per dozen, S4 00; I^B^^ per lUO, $30.00. Areca Lulescens Seed, i^Jil^rer*"""' Asparagus Sprengerii Seed, ^'l^o'iooo $10,00. Prices now on Harrisii, Longiflorura, Romans, Dutch Bulbs, Freesias, Callas, etc, H. H. BERGER & CO.. 47 Barclay St.. New York. (Established 1878 ) CYCLAMEN GROWERS do not forget that L. P. DeLANGHE-VERVAENE, Nurserymen 160 Rue de Constantinople. BRUSSELS. BELGIUM. IS THE RAISER OP Cyclamen Papilio. The most beautiful strain in the world. Price: 100 seeds, $3; 500 seeds, $12; 1000 seeds, $20. To be delivered .'is soon as harvested, from RPFOI ALTiFc:. Cyclamen, Orchids, Cocos OfbOiAi.! ib&. weddeiiana, Bromelias. CANNAS \nT^T UTQ strong, 2i4-in. plants, very V IV-Zl-JZ. 1 O, fine. Imperial, $1.50 per doz. Luxonue and Princeas of Wales, $5.00 per 100. California, Campbell, Ad. .Vvellan, Marie Louise, Schoenbrun, $4.00 per 100. The Conard & Jones Co. WEST GROVE, PA. m^^^^^^^^r^^^^^^%g^^^^^^^^^0^^^%^»^^^^^*^^^*^t0 BflRNflflRT & SON. Vogelenzang, Holland, LARGEST GROWERS OF DAFFODILS Grow ovar TWO MILLION DOUBLE VON SIOH only Book orders now for August Delivery. PER 1000 DOUBLE VON SIGN, largest top roots, double crowns $10.00 " Extra fine, double crowns 800 " " " Extra fine, well shaped, single crowns, 1st size 7.00 " " " " " " 2nd size 6 00 " " " " " " 3rdsize, all flowering bulbj 5.00 NARCISSUS BULBOCODIUM CITRINUM (Hoop Petticoat) 12 00 PALLIDUS PR/tCOX, extra selected 10.00 " " " collected bulbs, extra fine 6.C0 POETICUS ORNATUS, strong bulbs 600 " " '' medium bulbs 5.00 SINGLE SWEET-SCENTED JONQUILS, extra fine i 60 Large Growers of HYACINTHS, TULIPS, CROCUS, SPANISH IRIS, etc. !@"For general orders please send list ot requirements for Special quotation F. 0. B. Rotterdam or Amsterdam. Write direct, B. & S. have no agents or travelers. CABLE ADDRESS, BARNAART-VOGELENZANG. m^^t^^^^^^^^^^^^f^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ HAERENS BROS. One of the Leading Horticultural Establishments in Belgium of products for American market. Over fifty large creenhouses and exten- sive nurseries devoted to plants purposely for the American trade: INDIAN AZALEAS, PALMS, ARAUCARIAS BAYS, FICUSES, RHODODENDRONS, HARDY GHENT AND MOLLIS AZA- LEAS, SPIRiEAS, TUBEROUS- ROOTED BEGONIAS, GLOX- INIAS, ERICAS, BORON- lAS, ETC., ETC. Ask for our price list on New Aza eas and perfect Kentias i-orstefiana and Be moreana, 5 to 7 feet hiph and upwards. REPRESENTATIVE IN AMERICA TILL MAY 1ST. AUGUST HAERENS. care of Henry BischofI Co.. Park Row. NEW YORK CITY. Bankers. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦ j ELECTROS... 4, : T for Catalogue Purposes. X ^ XX/^'' ^'i^'s ^ large assortment of ^ ^ W strictly high- class halftones of ^ X which wo can supply electros suitable X X for catalogue illustration. If you need X X anvthirig in this wav, state vour re- X .luireiijei of til.- ill lit It ♦ Price for cash only 15 cents per square inch. t THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., i 324 D.arborn St.. CHICAGO. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Successful Growers are Wanted To know that they can dispose of all their surplus stock by adver- .......... tising in the American Florist. TRY IT NOW. 1218 The American Florist. May 6^ The Nursery Tmi^e. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. We understand that there is a good demand in England for raspberry pulp, at $250 per ton. D. Hill, of Dundee, 111., says this is the shortest season he has ever experienced in the nursery business — one day three -feet of frost in the ground and the next a Pourth of July temperature. A Question of Names. Ed. Am. Florist:— Why do nearly all "writers and catalogue compilers write "Japan" privet, "Japan" maple, etc.? Why is it not written /apanese? Should we write England oak, Ireland yew and Scotland fir when mentioning those trees? j. M. American Association of Nurserymen. Arrangements have been made to hold the twenty-iourth annual convention of the American Association of Nurserymen at the Chicago Beach Hotel, Chicago, June 14 and 15, 1899. This is a most admirable hostelry for such a gathering and Secretary George C. Seager an- nounces that a rate of $2 per day and -upwards has been secured. All railroads except those in the extreme east have granted a rate of a fare and one-third, -upon the certificate plan. Those in charge of the programme have not yet received answers to many of their invitations to address the con- ■vention but are able to announce tbe following: A. L. Brooke, president's address; Prof. S. J. Hunter, of the State University of Kansas, "Our Insect Friends: What They are Doing for Us;" Mr. S. M. Emery, of Bozeman, Mont., "The Real Attitude of our State Board of Horticulture;" Mr. N. W. Hale, of Knoxville, Tenn, "The Nursery Business -in the South;" Col. C. L. Watrous, "The Injury to Nursery Stock Last Winter and How It Happened;" Hon.N. H. Albaugh, ^'Efi'ectof Cold Weatheron Nursery Stock and How to Protect It;" Prof E. S. Goft, of the State Uni versity of Wisconsin, "Root-killing of Nursery Trees." Aside from the many opportunities for pleasure afforded by Chicago itself, P. S. Peterson & Son have invited the associa- tion to visit their 430 acre nursery at Rose Hill and other diversions are planned as it is hoped to make this the (most successful convention on record. American Pomological Society. The executive committee of the Ameri- can Pomological Society takes pleasure in announcing the acceptance of the invi- tation of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society to hold the twenty-sixth biennial session with that organization in Phila- delphia on September 7 and S, 1899. The sessions will be held in the beauti- ful and spacious hall of the Pennsylvania society, which has been tendered for the purpose. Space for exhibits entered in <;ompetition for the Wilder medals, to be awarded by the society for fruits of spe- cial merit, will also be provided. Much interestin thecoming session has been .manifested among horticulturists throughout the country and it is expected that the attendance will be large and representative of ourfruit growing inter- •ests. Ten state horticultural societies have already notified the executive committee of the selection of delegates to represent them at the meeting, and a number of others are expected to do so. Questions of special importance to fruit growers will be discussed and a varied and inter- esting programme is in preparation. Low railroad rates from all parts of the country are assured, as advantage can be taken of the reduced fares in effect at that time, on account of the Grand Army encampment. Further announcement of programme and other arrangements will be made by circulars, which will be mailed to all aoplicants who desire to be informed in regard to the meeting. All persons inter- ested in fruits and fruit culture are invited to become members of the American Pomological Society, the only requisite being the remittance of fee to the treas- urer. Officers of the society are: Presi- dent, C. L. Watrous, Des Moines, Iowa; chairman executive committee, P. J. Berckmans, Augusta, Ga.; secretary, Wni. A. Taylor, 55 Q. St. N. E., Washing- ton, D. C; treasurer, L. R. Taft, Agricul- tural College, Mich. Green Bay, Wis.— Reincke & Wendroff are making a number of improvements about their greenhouse property. HuGHSONViLLE, N. Y. — In the five years that Adam Laub has been growing for the New York market he has built up a considerable establishment. He is now adding two violet houses, making five devoted to this flower. He has one house of carnations and a propagating house. 'OREIQN GRAPE r VINES for Graperies. — The most complete assort- ment in the United States: White Frontijj- nan, Muscat Hamburg, Black Hamburg, Muscat of Alexandria, Bowood Muscat, Alicante, Gros Colraan.Buckland Sweet Water, Lady Downs, Madresfield Court, and many other choice varie- ties. Plants now ready to ship, all pot grown. 1 year, 76cts.; $7.50 per dozen; S year, $1.50, $16.00 per dozen. 20 per cent oH to the trade. STOKE-POGIS NURSERIES, 211 South Juniper street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. G. C. WAISON, General Agent. Red, White and Pink, double-llowered varieties. Very fine, large bushes, 6 to 8 ft. high. $3.00 per doz. Also smaller sries. Send for price list of large collection of shrubbery greens, etc. Jtal trees SAMUEL C. MOO/I/, Morrisifi/le, Bucks Co , Pa. CI FKiATIC !^pecial offer, extra fine l/LI tl/lll^ plants, warranted to do v/i-a-iiif ■■ IV7 well. House-grown. Jackmanni, Henryi, Samona, Snperba, Alesandra, Duchess, Mme. Vetllazd, Cotntesse Iiovelace. Belle of Woking', Gen. Grant, and others, 25c each; $2.50 per dozen; $20.00 per 100. F. A. BALLER, BLOOMINGTON. ILL. AT A <>ArRTFrrF liecause the ;and Al A OAV-I^rH^^E. is needed tor build- ing puriioses. we must sell at once 75,000 Yucca Filamentosa ui.-e established plants, at $1.50 fur 100 and $10.00 tor 1000. CASH WITH ORDEIl. PACKING INCLCDED. PINEnURST NURSERIES. • Pinehurst, N. C. O. KA TZENSTEIN. Mgr. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. P>EONiES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. J.A.C^O^ "W. aCA.ZriB'XIB'O, The Reading Norgery, READING. ItlASS. RSTABMSHHTl 18.S4. ViburnufflTofflentosum A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSspecWty Price IlBt and descriptive catalOKue on application. REA BROTHERS. Norwood, Mass. Now Ready! The American Florist Company's » serymen & Seeds- men of the United States and Canada. Price Two Dollars. In Flexible Leather Binding, Three Dollars AMERICAN FLORIST COIVIPANY^^ 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. F. & F. NURSERIES S^roY^lk?: Wholesale Growers, TREES & PLANTS in Full Assortment. TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. SPECIAL LOW PRICES ON Large Flowering Clematisoth!r Climbers. WE have an immense stock of the following popular varieties, grand two and three year old stock in strong plants, in 5 and 6-inch pots which are certain to grow and will please your customers Boskoop Seedling, extra large lavender. Duchess ol Edinburgh, double, pure white. Gipsy Queen, tin*' rich purple. Henryi, linrst lar;;e single white. Jackmanni, the most popular, rich royal purpl Mme. Baron Veillard, light rose shaded lilac. Price for anv of the alii Mme. Van Houlte. pure white, extra tine. Miss Bateman, white with chocolate anthers. Standishi, light blue. The Gem, deep lavender blue. The President, bright bluish purple. $3,110 per ihizen; $2,5.00 per 100. MISCELLANEOUS CLIMBERS. CLEMATIS FLAMMULA, stronK plants In :l Inch pots AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, .t-lncli pots 75 ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO, extra heavv plants J. 00 HONEYSUCKLES, stronn i-inrii puts-Halleana, Evergreen and Var. 1.25 WISTARIA SINENSIS and ALBA; etronn H (10 $1,110 per dozen; J«.rO per 100 HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. tSgg. The American Florist. 121& ..CARNATIONS.. Rooted Cuttings. Per 100 0. n Crane.ready May 20, $10.00 White Cloud, " " 11, 5.00 Gen. Maceo, ready now 10.00 Glacier, " " Melba, America, " " Gold Nugget, " " Argyle, " " Evelina, " " Jubilee, " " Daybreak, " " Mrs. McBurney, " " PerlOOO $7500 40.00 75.00 .10.00 .10.00 ..10.00 ,. 5.00 ,. 5.00 ,. 5.00 ,. 2.50 . 2.50 . 2.50 40.00 40 00 40.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 F. Dorner & Sons Co. I-A FAYETTE. IND. THE BIG 6 CARNATIONS. White Cloud. Gold Nuoget and Mrs. Bradf, $5.00 ptT 100, ,m0.00 per 1000. Jubilee. Daybreak and Flora Hill, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Also nine most promising novelties of '99 and fifteen leading standard varieties. CEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven. Mich. CARNATIONS Well rooted, strong, healthy cuttings. Argyle $2.50 per 1(X), $20.00 per 1000 Daybreak 1.50 '■ 10.00 L. McGowan 1.00 " 7.50 Emily Pierson 1.00 " 7.50 Wm. Scott .... 1.00 " 7.50 Cash with order. MARTIN fl. MAGNUSON. 3309 X. ve» stern Ave.. Station X. Chlcasro. Always mention the American Florist when writine advePtisers. Y"" BeHer^OneThan MRS. THUMAS W. LAWSON. ... BY BUYING OUR . . . Seedling Carnation Plants. tilized seed crosses of nar pay the postage. Cash wit Washington. D. C. Kemember they are not from cuttings, but from hand-fertilized seed crosses of named winter- blooming varieties. Only $4.00 per 100. 25 for $1.00. We pay the postage. Cash with order. AMERICAN ROSE CO., A First-Class Summer Blooming Carnation, a bright red, very free flowering variety, strong, erect grower, no sticlc needed. Well-establislied plants, from 2yi-\nc\\ pots, 3 for 25 cts.; Ji.OO per dozen. $5.00 per 100; 25 at 100 rate. C. EISELE, nth and Jefferson Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. New Hybrid Carnation Vulcan 75,000 CARNATIONS 75,000 Flat crown, well rooted, strong stock. CASH WITH ORDER. Per 100 Per 1000 GOLIATH (new), rose pink .... J8.00 $70.00 SNOW QOEEN (new), white . . 5.00 40.00 ONCLE SAM (new), variegated. . 5.00 40.00 PLDTO (new), dark cerise .... 3.00 20.00 MRS. S. A. NORTHWAY 2.50 18.00 GENESEE 1.50 12.00 VICTOR 3.00 25 00 McBURNEY 2.50 20.00 JUBILEE 2.50 20.00 ARMAZINDY 2.00 15.00 TRIUMPH. 2.00 15.00 MAYOR PINGREE 2.50 20.00 DAYBREAK 1.50 12.00 FLORA HILL 2.00 15.00 TIDAL WAVE 1.60 12.00 ROSE QUEEN, SCOTT 1.50 12.00 HENRY A. NIEMEYER, Erie, Pa. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings of New and Standard sorts. Send for price list. WM. SWAYNE, - Kennett Square, Pa. 25% BELOW COST cost the following 5000 McGowan, 2000 Silver Spray, 1000 Emily Pierson, 500 Firefly. 500 Goldfinch, If there is a florist in the United States or Canada who wants some flrst-class slock at a bargain, now is the chance. Must be closed out before planting time. n Cu ti 2000 Scott, 2000 Ivory, 1000 Morello. 500 Eldorado, 2000 Flora Hill. Lock Box II, CHAS. CHADWICK. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Carnations ROOTED CUTTINGS NEW and STANDARD. MARY A. BAKER— I have aOOOpIants and have made II blooms to the plant. ANNAO. EASTBURN-QOOplants and have made 8 blooms to the plant. Were housed Sept. S4th, 1898. Send for descriptive price list. LOUIS B. EASTBURN, Kennett Square, Pa. ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiimHiimi^^ Indispensable" THIS is the only word which describes the American Florist Com- pany's Trade Directory. This book, 359 pages of facts tersely ' told, is issued annually and is an aid to business and money mak- ing which no wholesaler or traveling salesman can afford to be with- out. It contains the name of every Florist, Nurseryman and Seedsman, arranged both by states and towns and alphabetically. It will save many times its cost by enabling you to cover America with your cata- logue and at the same time waste no printed matter or postage on dead names . %^ feS« tse fese t«e 4^ fe^ v«e EDITION OF 1899, POSTPAID, $2.00. ^.gt^ IN FLEXIBLE LEATHER BINDING, $3.00. AMERICAN nORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. 1220 The American Florist. May 6 Our pa5TiMB5. Announcements oC coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and cycling readtrs are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all corrfsponaence for this department to Wm. J.Stew«rt,67Bromfleld St.. Boston. Mass.; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. At Omaha. There was just a quartette in the roll- ing at Omaha May 1. Four games resulted in the following averages: J. H. Hess ... . 165 Paul Floth 15.5 Li'wis Henderson . .160 .1. H. Hadkinson . .142 A Month at St. Louis. The April series of games concluded with the work on the alleys last Monday night, three players having rolled the full number of games, nineteen. Here is the record: No. of High Total Name. games, game, points. Av f. A. Kuehn 19 184 2780 146 J. W. Kunz 19 162 2771 146 J. J. Beneke .... 19 176 2752 145 C. C. Sanders 16 172 2203 138 Carl Beyer 4 159 534 134 Emil Schray 5 163 652 130 .John Young 12 149 1548 129 V. .J. Fillmore 9 137 1006 112 Five Double Centuries. The Denver bowlers made some pretty big figures April 26, among them being five which exceeded the two-hundred mark. Charles Mauff was the star, roll- ing 223 and following it with 204. George Zimmer, a recruit from the ranks of the Omaha club, rolled his first games with us and made a good start. Here is the complete record: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. 5th. Av. Chas. Mauff 171 152 223 204 167 183 Robt. Kurlh 181 180 191 164 179 John Berrv 130 176 173 209 162 170 G. E. Mauff 191 147 185 140 165 Chas. Meyer 211 185 140 152 138 165 Geo. Brenkert .... 157 155 203 140 164 Chas. Franz 160 145 140 139 l.=J8 148 Geo. Zimmer 117 167 176 114 143 John Ferris 144 130 131 160 141 J- B. Philadelphia Pastimes. There is a little more interest being taken in bowling. That meerschaum, while a fine bit ot a pipe in itself, is not the only incentive, the desire to take off the other fellow's score being nearer the motive for, "yes, put me down for just one more." George Moss is improving with almost every game he rolls. Last Tuesday night he put up 559 in three consecutive games, one of thtm being 209. This is almost the record for three games, the e.\ception being a series by John Westcott which is a pin or two more. The following are the averages of candidates for places on the Detroit team, revised to date, including all the games bowled since the first of last November: No. ot Total Name games, score. Av. Brown 135 20275 150 Westcott 148 21632 146 iiloss 110 16054 146 Connor'. 97 • 13905 143 Kift 144 20565 143 Baker' 90 12713 141 Imith 86 12141 141 Indersou 12S 17590 140 Walker 131 18027 38 Habermehl 39 5164 133 Rust 26 3424 i:(2 Oraig 56 7380 131 laenle'.'.' 62 7960 128 McLean. ......... 3, 44,2 21 Gibson W 81^8 J'S Watson 22 2467 2 Burton 34 3809 112 Only a Trio In Chicago. There were just three members out at the last meeting of the Chicago Florists' Bowling Club, the press of spring work being too great for the usually regular attendants. President P. J. Hauswirth made the best average, 149, Alex. Hen- derson 121 and C. A. Hunt 105. Bisons Take a Vacation. The Buffalo Florists' Bowling Club had its last roll on Friday and gave up until after spring work is over, as a great many cannot get around for the next six weeks. Some good scores were made by the young wood. Look out for us at Detroit in August. The Hero ot Omaha is practicing for the individual medal, but what his average is or where he practices is closely guarded by his trainers, the two Georges, Troup and McClure. W. A. With Cleveland Bowlers. The hot weather, combined with the demands of business at this season, kept the attendance down at the alley last Monday. In spite of the heat, some very good .scores were made, Kunz leading with a record of 204. James Eadie got the badge for high average during the month of April, making a record of 153 in eleven games. Here is the last April score followed by that for May 1: Name 1st. 2d. 3d. Av. J. Dobson 144 175 147 155 Jas. Eadie 116 185 1.58 153 H. Kunz 128 133 173 145 S. N. Pentecost 121 123 138 127 H. Hart 118 104 151 124 C. Graham Ill 104 154 123 B. Hart 157 111 99 122 A.Graham 118 122 104 113 G. Gray 86 99 123 1C3 Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. S. N. Pentecost 178 162 142 178 165 H. Kunz 146 204 140 163 J. IJobson 152 129 168 154 151 ■ J. Eadie 136 1.58 150 153 149 A. Hart 120 147 163 143 G. Gray 123 105 120 113 115 A. Graham 95 114 119 128 114 H. Hart 93 97 108 127 106 ('. Graham 104 106 94 110 104 A. Indianapolis. STATE florists' ASSOCIATION HOLDS A GOOD SHOW. — ONLY FIVE EXHIBITORS, ALL FROM THE METROPOLIS. — WHAT WAS TO BE SEEN. — OTHER SHOWS ANNOUNCED. Instead of the regular monthly meeting the Indiana Florists' Association held a spring show in the agricultural rooms of the State House, which, as far as attend- ance is concerned, was a success. There was room for more displays, hovv-ever. Out of thirty local establishments only five made exhibits, therefore it is so much more to the credit of those five that the hall looked very nice. The four corners were occupied by the Bertermann Floral Co., Hukriede & Son, Huntington & Page, and the Garfield Park greenhouses, while in the center Henry Rieman showed a collection of magnificent geraniums and pelargoniums. These plants were in 10-inch pots; some were almost three feet in diameter and covered with flowers. The public very much admired these, and a good many were sold. Mr. Rieitjan also had on exhibition a large vase ol seedling carna- tions, which he has grown for the second year. One of them, a white, in spite of the hot weather, measured three and one-half inches in diameter. The Bertermann Floral Co. showed a very tastefully arranged group of foliage plants to which color was added by long stemmed American Beauty roses, a large vase of Jubilee carnations and a few bougainvillea plants. In this group the Adiantum Farleyense and different fancy varieties of dracsnas deserve special mention. Garfield park had on exhibition a group of palms forming a background for a collection of geraniums and cannas. Among the latter Mrs. R. A. McKean took the lead; there were also some very promising seedlings. In the exhibit of Huntington & Page cut flowers of all kinds, including orchids, were the main feature. They were very nicely arranged. Here was shown, too, a collection of twenty different varieties of Rex begonias, very healthy looking plants in 2-inch pots. Hukriede & Son displayed a table of market plants, which showed the ideal way of arranging a market table. Most of the plants were in 4 and 5-inch pots. All seasonable plants were shown here, including a very finecoUection of pansies. In the evening the florists bowled, Oscar Pflunn and Jas. Hanson making some fine scores. The committee on arrangements an- nounces a display of water melons and sandwiches in a shady grove some time in July, an exhibition of cannas in August at the regular meeting, and a fall show to take place some time in Novem- ber. H. JUNGE. Erie, Pa. Sunday was an ideal May day, and thousands took advantage of the fact to pay tribute to the late lamented and honored Captain Charles Y. Gridley, who died in consequence of the battle of Manila, the anniversary of which it was. Lakeside Cemetery never looked more beautiful, while the walks and drives were filled with people coming and going from Gridley Circle, which was most tastefully decorated for the occasion by loving hands. Upon the grave of the hero had been placed a cluster of lilies and sago palm leaves, while at the head were wreaths of carnations, roses and many other choice flowers. The Schlurafi Floral Company had placed a minature representation of the flagship Olympia near the grave. The hull was made ot red geraniums, on either side of the bow was placed the name Olympia in white chenille, the sales were made of white carnations, the rigging ■was entwined with blue chenille and the masts were trimmed with tiny American flags. H. Niemeyer had placed at one side of the grave a large cross made of lilies, roses and hydrangeas. Titus Berst, Spoden & Hanson and Trost were all repre- sented in the collection of floral offerings. A bed of geraniums in the center of the circle, a diamond of pansies and hundreds of other pots of flowering plants filled out the display and added to the beauty of the offering. V. L. S. RivERTON,N.J.— TheH. A. DreerCo. has nearly all the material on the ground for a new range of ten even span houses, nine of them 21x150 and one 22x200. They will be heated by steam. The glass will be 16x24. Work will begin on the range early in July. Kalamazoo, Mich.— G. Van Bochove & Bro. are erecting two houses 26x150. The structures are of iron and cypress, will be heated by steam and will be glazed on both sides and ends. Each house will have side paths. One house is for roses, the other for carnations. tSgg. The American Florist. 1221 GREAT CLEARANCE SALE. CHANCE TO GET PLANTS FOR ^ DECORATION DAY. ^ YOU WILL FIND SOME ARTICLES IN THIS LIST YOU NEED AT UNHEARD-OF LOW PRICIlS. tp* *M (^ t^(^ 1^ «.?* (^ I). .7.. Achaniii, MalvMViscus 80.40 Achilleu The Pearl (white) 40 Millefolium Rubrum (rose) 40 Anemone Whirlwind 40 Ampelopsis Veilchii 40 Abutilons, choice ass't 40 Alyssum. Sweet 40 Asparagus Sprengerii, 3-in. pots, fine 75 2K " " 50 Achvranlhes, assorted 40 Abelia Rupestris, fine shrub 40 Asclepias . . . 4U Begonias, best flowering kinds 40 Rex, choicest varieties 50 C'binese Lantern Plant. . . 30 Ooleus, all the leading bedders 30 Crape Myrtle Pink. 30 Chrysanthemums, all choice varieties 30 Campylobotrj^'s Regia, royal foliage . . ... .40 Cereus Grandiflorus, night-blooming Jasmine. , .30 Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum 30 Chinese Primroses 40 Clerodendron Balfouri. , . 30 Kulalia Variegata and Zebrina 40 Fuchsias, choicest assortment 40 Grevillea RoDusta ... 30 Hydrangea Hortensis and Otaksa 40 Honeysuckles, Hall's, Scarlet Trumpet and Variegata . . ... 40 Hardy Scotch Pinks, Her Majesty and six others .30 Hardy Phlox, choice assortment 40 Order SC'.SO a.oo 117.50 2.50 2.00 2..=.0 20.00 2.50 20.00 2.00 6.00 S.OO 2.00 2.50 2.50 3.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 17.50 2.00 2.25 20.00 2.50 2.00 15.00 2.50 3.00 2.00 2.50 2.25 20.00 2.00 15.00 2.50 20.00 Doz Ivy GeraDiums, best kiaJ.s t0.50 Laurestinu.s, tine plants 60 Lophospernum Scandens 40 Lemon of Sicily 40 Matrimony Vine 40 Meyenia Erecta 30 Mynus Communis, Sweet Mvrtle 40 O.talis Orteiesi, uprieht, fine 30 Otaheite Orange, 2-in. pots 40 .40 Plumbago, white and hardy blue Pittosporura Tobira. fine plants Pomegranite, assorted ;su Palm, Latania Borbonica, 2H-in. pots 50 Washingtonia Filifera, " 40 Phoeni.\ Canariensis 40 Primula Obconica '. 40 Roses, everblooming, including Teas, Hybrid Teas, Noisettes and Polyanthus, all the ■ leading varieties '. . . . 40 Roses, Hybrid Perpetual, hardy, in all leading kinds. .40 Rudbeokia Golden Glow ,10 Solanum Jasminoides 30 Sa.xifraga Sarmentosa 40 Thunbergia Pragrans and Harrisii , . . Tuberoses, fine bulbs Vinca Variegata 2.00 17.50 Violets, Swanley White and California . 'ping Lantanas quick while assortment is complete! .30 100 1000 $3.00 4.00 2.50 3. CO 2.50 2 00 2.50 2.00 815.00 3.00 6.00 3.50 2.00 3.J0 2.50 20.00 3.00 2.50 2.50 20.00 325 30.no 2.00 17.50 2.00 2.50 2.00 17.50 2.00 .75 6.00 2,00 2.00 17. ,50 2.00 17.50 THE GOOD & REESE CO., Springfield LARGEST ROSE GROWERS IN THE WORLD. o, Nephrolepis Exaltata. 'T'WELVE extra fine 14-inch baskets, one year old, 3 to 4 feet diameter, 3 ieet high, some- thing extra, $5.00 each. FISHER & SON, 901 South Ma ket St.. CALION, OHIO. FOR SALE. Palms and Decorative Plants All sizes, and at all seasons, P.O. Box 78, A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point. Queensborough, NEW YORK, N. Y. Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarias, clock enormous, quality the finest. SANDER, Bruges. Belgium. aoent: a. DIMMOCK, 60 Vesey Street, • - NEW YORK. Orchids ! ^ Ijelia Anceps Alba, just arrived in fine condi- tion. La^lia Auceps and L. Autumnalis to follow shortlv. LAGER ^ MTTPPT7TT SUMMIT. N. J. Orchid Growers and Importers. ORCHIDS. delivery, at *90 per 100. This price Is f.o b will Include freight on all orders reaching us before March 15ih. Floilst's samole ciilectlonof 20 varletlea orchids, parcel postpaid. :H>5.00. J. -A.. :ivior>ow:Br-^rw^, Apartado 167, CITY OF MEXICO. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS.... Hooted Kuiuiers, jS.OU per lOOU. No disease in my houses. Cash with order JOSEPH MARKLE, - Rhinebeck, N. Y. Sandusky [ancy Carnations $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per M. poses— Beaute Poitevine, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Gloire de France, La Favorite. Heteranthe, Mme. Bruant and many others, from 3 and 4-in. pots. ....W. E. HALL, Clyde. Ohio. f ROBT. CRAIG & SON \ I Roses, Palms f ■^ (^ and Novelties in Decorative Plants. \ Market and 49th Street. PHILADELPHIA PA. 1 2^-in. pots. Brides, Maids, Meteors, Kaiserins, Woottons, Perles and Beauties, in 2-iD. pots. Send 50c. or $1.00 for samples of varieties you want. GERANIUMS, k^^^l and 4-in. pots, Write ready, in bloom. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Rooted Cuttings. CARNATIONS— DAYBREAK, $1.50 per 100; $13.00 per 1000. PINKS— AXNA BOLEVN, Jl.ro per 100; $7.50 per 1000. j^"Casli with order. C. SOLTAU & CO.. 199 Crant Ave.. JERSEY CITY. N. J. FOR SALE. 2-in. Smilax Plants J2.00 per ICO, Cash with order. JOHN WOLF. 'iS'SST.Z Savannah, Ga. Let the advertiser know that you take the Florist. Then he'll know how he came to get your order. Choice Stock at Low Prices Per 100 Per 1000 8000 Douljle Grant Geriiniums, fine biff plants in bud and bloom Gulden Bedder and Verschaffeltii Coleus, 2V2-inch pots Mixed Coleus, our selection Iresine $2.00 Ampelopsis Veitchii, 2 years 3.2.T Asparayus Roots, 2 years .50 Smilax, 2;/.-inch pots 60 ROOTED CUTTINGS. ^■erschaffeltii $65.00 20.00 4.00 Golden Bedder. Mixed Coleus. Smilax seedlings, good strong roots from flats ^. .60 5.00 3.00 R. I. HART, Mgr., P.O. Box 244. HACKETTSTOWN, N. J. GERAMIUMS— Best bedders, single and double. 2M-in. pots. $2 per 100, $15 per lOOO: 3H to 4-in. pots $5 per 100, in bud and bloom, such as A. Ricard, Simmons, S. A. Nutt, Gr. Clmnoelleur. La Favorite, Beaute Poitevine, Conitesse of Castries, Montesquc, Mrs. E. G. Hill. Mme. Bruant. and other good varieties. Also Rose, Nutmeg and Ivy Geraniums, 2-iDch pots, $2 per 100. Heliotrope Mme. Bruant, 2-in. fe per 100. Rudbeckia Golden Glow, 4-in, pois, $4 per 100; S-in. pots, $2 per 100. Hardy Phlox in var., clumps, $4 per 100; 2-in. pots, $2 per 100. Nasturtium, dwarf, dark and other eolors. strong 2"4-in. pot plants. J3 per 100. Dwarf White Pentstemons. SVj-inch pots, $3 ijer lOO. Cannas, leading varieties, $2 per 100. Will exchange for good Roses, young stock. C. C. NANZ, Owenaboro, Ky. DRACAENAS, fine grown, $25 per 100; 50 at 100 rates. CARNATION CUTTINGS, Rose Queen, Daybreak, Jahn's Red, McGowan, Etc. %\.'hii per 100, };12.50 per 11)00. JAMES HORAN & SON, Bridgeport. Conn. SPECIAL OFFER. Cyclamen Persicum Splendens (rIk ). finest strain In the world, fiuaranteed true to color. etroriK plants. 6-8 1eave8. jy.OOperlOO; ¥25 00 per 1000: from 2W Inch pots, ready May let. $5 00 per lUO: 140 00 per lOOO. Dracaena Indlvlsa, Latania Borbonlca, from flats, Btrong, oOc per doz,; $3 00 per 100. < annas started fromsandbed, Mme. Crozy, Florence Vaukihan Aiphonce Bouvler. Queen Charlotte, $;i.00 per lOU Bewonla Vernon and Argentla Guttata from 2-lncb pot8.|2 oil 100. Satlsfactl'in Kuaranteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsbure, Pa. THE BOSTON FERN f.^lZ\^..'Z}'^- Hcus. Beddlnii Plants. A SPECIAL.TY. L. 11. FOSTER, 43 King Street, DORCHESTLR, MASS. 1222 The American Florist. May <5, Brockton, Mass. There was a very interesting meeting of the Brockton Florists' Club on April 18. It was largely attended and unu- sual in that there was a competitive exhibition of carnations, for which there was a prize of $2 for the best vase of one color, $1 for the second best vase of one color and a special prize of $2, offered by I. L. Blanchard, for the best vase of 25 of mixed colors, each vase to contain at least four varieties. The first prize was won by Henry S. Duly, of Randolph, who displayed a fine bunch of Eldorado, and the second went to Clarence W. Graham, of Avon, on a vase of Flora Hill. The special prize was taken by Thomas W. Greaves. All' exhibitors contributed their displays for the benefit of the club and the flowers were sold to Copeland & Cooper for a very satisfac- tory price. There will be another exhibition on the evening of May 2. An eflort is being made to secure the donation of prizes from those interested, and the public will be invited to attend the meeting between 8 and 8:30. Denver, Col.— The Thiess Floral Company has embarked in business. Haverhill, Mass.— Ed ward H. Parker has leased his greenhouse to J. B. Rinn. For 1899- Best New Varieties. 'Best Old Varieties. Send for our new illustrated Trade List belore order- ing elsewhere, ||^"PEACOCKS DAHLIAS always receive hlelieBt awardt* t verallcoropetltorH. Vorty-elx llrei prizes out of forty-nine entries during past four years— an unequaied recoid. Best New and Standard Carnations— Beautifully IllUBtrated and accurately described in our Trade Lift. Send for copy. Surplus Stock of Mixed Dahlias— At rlKht price. Also Dahlias under color. b:^"corkbspondence solicited. W. p. PEACOCK, Atco, N. J. ALM ■ ^ , fRESN G;^^4 Inch, ready fur 5-lncb, $10 00 per 100. Twenty-one modern Greenhouses. Medal awarded on Palms at World's Fair. 1893. 2059-73 N. Halated St.. CHICACO. ILL. We like to have you tell our advertisers that you read our paper. Ampelopsis Veitchii Pot grown, three to four feet, $6.00 per 100. Oxalis Ortgiesi Extra strong plants from 2 1-2 inch pots, $5.00 per 100. VIGK& HILL CO., Rochester, N.Y, Carnations, Smilax and ...Pansies. GOOD STOCK AT ORDI- NARY PRICES. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. HflRDY PHLOX From 2-inch pots, extra strong. White; white, pinlc eye; white, violet eye; rose; deep red; lilac, striped white; purple, mottled white; salmon, rosy eye; purple. Price $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. On all orders of JS5.00 and over, expressage prepaid to any part of the United States. Cash please, or good references. IN BEST ..VARIETIES SPECIALTIES ROSES, from 3-lnoh pots. CARNATIONS, for fall delivery. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prices low. Send for list. VIOLETS. M/OOO BROTHERS. FISHKILL. N. Y. Dracaena Indivisa. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII SEEDLINGS $5.50 per 100. H. SCHAU, Morgan Park, III. i8gg. The American Florist. 1223 ADMIRAL DEWEY THE NEW ROSE Sex^d ill yoi-ir orcle' 200 000 CARNATION CUTTINGS. ".11 rooted, sl:.ndiird liri.-i's upon rtMiuest. Blooming Plants for Easter jour wants. We lmq supply them d fancy varieties; very lo' l!iri;e" varieties. Write vi colora delicate flush pink, shading to white. A large, full and fragrant flower; long, stifl stems, requiring little tying, A remarkably free bloomer; very hardy. PRICE FROM ZH-INCH POTS: I Diant SI.OOI 50 plants $17.50 I 500 plants $125.00 12 " 9O0I1OO '• .. 3OO0I1OOO '• .200.00 ' L4KE VIEW ROSE GARDENS, Jamestown, H. Y. ^ Wholesale Orowers Cut flowers, Plants and Palms. Brides and Maids... I ...2 1-2 INCn STOCK. H/iine stock for forcing, ready to shift, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000. t SMILAX.... Roses! Roses! Fine stock, 2-inch, $1,25 per lOO; W $10 00 per 1000. W J. B. HEISS, I ThJ Exotic Nurseries. DAYTON, 0. | Strictly flrst-ulii s stoclc. Brides. Maids, Meteors :uid Perles. stronsr, 214 in., $3.00 per 100. Kaiserin, $3.50 per 100; Beauty $5 per 100. Our rose plants arc acknowledged to be the finest supplied to the trade. Place your order with us for immediate or future delivery if you want the choicest stock. fapnatinnc All the leading varieties ntw l/dl lid nulls. „„d old at bottom prices; s.'lri-tiMl L-uttinss only. ^niil:)V strong hush seedlings, ready forU-in. ^iiiiiaA. ,,ots, at 50 cts. per 100; $4,00 per 1000. delivered. This is the way to buy your ,Smila\ and save the large expense in freight on pot plants. Can supplj' any qnantity on short n.jtice, P'mQipc From cold frames, big plants full of rOilSlvOi buds and bloom, from the choicest of s.eil-4i00per 100. 'I'lTiiis strictly cash with order. Send for list. SOUTH SIDE f LORAl CO., Sprinpfield, III. Princess of Wales ...VIOLETS... OTRONG, rooted crowns or divided ^j plants, $8,00 per 1000; unrooted cuttings, $3 00 per 1000. True stock, tio disease. Best Violet in the market for commercial use. CHAS. W. REIMERS. 329 4th Ave , LOUISVILLE, KV. X PLANTS. From 3- inch Pots. CHRYSANTHEMUIMS. UK) Frank Hardy, 5 Inches K! 50 ioa> I2i.00 ;!.S0O rgiana Pitcher 2,50 iiirs. F. Perrln, W. H Lincoln 2 !U CARNATIONS. Maud Dean, Mayor Plngree 2 Oil Harrison's White 2,(jl) Alaska, Meteor 2 oo ROSES. Yellow Rambler, Plu It Rambler.. 2 611 White Kambler Brides, Hridesmai Favorite 2'4-lncb pots 3.00 2000 Mme. Sallerol " 2lnchpot8 2.0U .500 Vlnca Varlegata,2K-lnch pots 3(0 .500 " ' In flats 1.50 Ooleus, rooted cuttlntfs. VerBChnffeltU and Golden Queen. 75c per 100 by mall : ft; per 1000 by express, " Mixed rooted cuttings. HOc per 110 by mall; $5 per 1000 by express. Ilellotrope. rooted cuttlnss, $100 per 100 by mall. 5 plants at 100 rate. Cash with order. WM. A. CLARK & SON,'*;^°Pe?t*o^l^f*N.v. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS IT WILL PAY YOU to grow the Princess of Wales Violets. Like its namesake, it is a beauty. Strong, 2-in. plants, $5 per 100; $40 per 1000. Strong, rooted runners, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Address S. S. SKIDELSKY, 1653 No. 7.IK) per 1000. Cannas. our selection, al. good standard varieties, $2,00 per 100, $15,1X1 per 1000. pn^CQ Strong 2 year field (jrowii Hvbrid Perpetual in fine ass. irimeni. Sin.oo perKXl; nUOLO Mossin fine aS5orlment.$9.00 per UK); Climbing in assorlinent, $>.II0 per IIKI;Wichuriana I Memorial Rose) $4,00 per 100. Roities 2 1-2 iucll pot plaillK ^iii,iki0 2'., inch p.il plants. Tea and Everblooming, in large assortment, $2.S0 per 100, $20.00 per ll««i. Hvbrid Perpetual. 2'^ null r"is. $4.flO per lOtI, $35,00 per 1000. Climbing, 2'^ inch pots. $3.S0 per 10(1, $SJ.(Kl per 10(«l. ( loiilde Suupert (Strong), $3,00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Mosella (Yellow Soupert), $3.00 per IIW. i Fill Al lA^ strong clumps, Japonica Zebrina, Japonica Variegala and Gracilis Univitata, • PUDVC AUTUCMIIM^ Choice collection of best market varieties, including best of last ^ Unn I oHIl I nLlnUIIIO season's introductions, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per per 1000. W DAHLIAS, whiile mots, field grown. $7.00 per 100. $60.00 per 1000. # ANIPELOPSIS VEITCHII, $8,ooperl00. • CLEMATIS, Oiree years, large flowered varieties, $25.00 per 100. ^ Forl'iill assortiiioiit orgroeiilioiise stock write for Florlists' ^Vliole- • Kale Prii-e List Mo. .5. If in want of Ornamental or Fruit Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Small Fruits. • ell .see our Nurseiyman's Trade List, or write us for prices. ^ THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. ^ ...HOW TO GROW CHRYSANTHEMUMS... S2 pages well illustrated. A practical compilation of matter contributed by many of the leading experts of the day. By far the best work on this subject ever written. It contains instructions lor each month in the year, also chapters on Train- ing, Diseases, Seed Saving, &c. Only 25 cents. Published by .AMERICAN GARDENING, 135 Liberty Street, NEW YORK. Carnations..... Chrysanthemums. QTRONG, fine plants that will grow for you as well as for OS. Everything that is new and good will be found in our 1899 Price List. Send for it. It contains accurate descrip- tions of all varieties. Send us your orders to be figured on. We can do it and send you nice plants, too.J*,^*.^.^' H. Weber & Sons, OAKLAND, MD. CHRYSANTHEMUMS... Our collection ot novelties for '99 is verv complete, including Independence, the earliest white; Mrs. Fred L. Button, the early white from California, and Yellow Ivory, as well as all others. Also a full line of standard varieties. Por descriptions see our Catalogue. Free on Application. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, IVIich. My prize winners carried off the lllKheat national honors yet awarded the dahlia— a diploma and KOld medal at the Omaha ExposlUon. Get my catalomie before orderlnK elsewhere. Box 382. W.W. WILMORE. Denver. Col. Mi: Car rdy Flowering Plants Annual, China Pink; Pansy mixed, Phlo.x Dr mondii. White and Mixed; Sweet William, \Vall- flower and others. From seed bed. 25c. per >00. It bv mail, add 10 cts. e.\tra. HEUANTHUS MUL.TIFLORUS, ^hi-\, CUSTAV PITZONKA, Bristol, Pa. rSgg. The American Florist. 1225 Most of You Know what other stock we have. Refer to our List or Easter Number of Am. Florist. We've lots of stock and it's got to be sold. If you want a quantity we will make you prices that will startle you. Before order- ing c\scwhcr&,J^^^J^^<^<^J^J^J^J^J^>!^-^-^ WRITE ME 'MUM5 THIS MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF will be sold at $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per iooo.^„<^ Name your sorts, but mention second choice in case any linsor Mrs. Murdock Mrs. Jerome Jones W. L. SMITH, Mrs. E. C. Hill Major Bonnaffon Modesto Marion Henderson Marquis de Mont- mort Niveus Ptiiladelphia Pink Ivory Queen Sunrise Viviand-Morel Wm. Simpson V. H. Hallock W. H. Lincoln Yellow Queen Aurora, 111. \ Verbena King it makes no differenci aolee lo reach you in (action. What more SAYS: "Jones pays the freight." so do we on all rooted cuttings and until further notice we will sell our fine Mammoth Verbenas (III eOc per 100, 85 00 per 1000, all well root- ed,, true to name, strictly free from rust or mildew. Our Ver. benas go everywhere; vhere you live, we guar- fety and guarantee satis- _. _an you ask? Just try us and we will do the rest. We can fill all orders for Verbenas at the following prices; 60c t>er 100. (W 00 per 1000, 5000 822 00, 10 00 8-10.00, 25,000 for J9J.00, 50,C00 for $175.00. Yes. and we have them. too. VERBENA PLANTS. Our Mammoth Verberi;i j'lants are now ready. These are fine, strout; |jl:iius. sure to please you. $2 per 100, »18 per 1000. REDUCED PRICES on Carnation Cuttings to close them out quick; guaranteed to please: Flora Hill, Morello, Mayor Plngree, Daybreak. 81.50 per ItK); Wm. Scott. $1.00 per 100; Lizzie McGowan. I'ortia. tl.OO per 100, S7.50 per 1000. A6ERATUM Cope's Pet, blue, and Lady Is.il..-1, white, 50o per 100, $4 per 1000. Remember, we prepay mail and express chariTHS on all rooted cuttings. " |^~That cash please. C. HUMFELD, TuE Rooted Ci'ttino Specialist. Send fur new list. CLAY CENTER. KAN. Mention The American Florist. ALL SOLD. Our Geraniums are all sold for this season except a few thousand Skeleton. Kose and Happy Thought, from soil. $2 00 per 1110; SH-lnch pots »3 00 per 100. COLEUS by the UKW, HI.UUU or .'jOOOO. ready at all times. C. Verechaffeltll and Golden Queen. JtiOO per 1000; In variety. *.').00 per lao. Versohaneltll and Queen, In :; Inch pots $1.5.00 per 1000, Mareuerlte Double Golden, J2. 00 per 100; '.'-Inch pots. 12 .00 per 100. Oinut Alrssum. 2}^-\n. pots. $3 00 per 100; rooted cuttings. $1 00 per 100. Ageratuin. blue and white. TOc per ICO; $5 per 1000; 2-Inch pots. t2 00 per 100. Fuchsias, standard sorts. *1 SO per 100; $12.00 per lOOO; iH-^n. pots. $3.00 per 100. nouble Petunias, $1 25 per 100; 3^i-lnch Tiots. $2 00 per 100. Stevia comp. var..$l.M period. Heliotrope, li varieties. $1.00 per 100; $a.00 per 1000. VincHR. var.. cuttings. $1 2.) per 100; 4-lii stock, flne. $1) 00 per 100; $50 00 per 1«». 2Vlnch pots. $2 00 per llltl. The atxwe are rooted cuttings except where noted. fSfCash must accompany all orders. J. E. FELTHOUSEN, - Schenectady, N. Y. asA(tiXvi\.:x: From Bats. 40c per 100. ur :m lor $1.00 TRANSPLANTED CABBAGE and TOMATO PLANTS, *2.00 per 1000. naoi-irlsoxi, XII. DECORATION DAY IS COMING. , 4i.i-ii 5.(100 Ccr 10,000 •• 3-in., " .... 15.000 " 2!4'-in.. "v. 5,000 " La Favorite . . . . S ■.'.000 Feverfew Little Gem, in bud . , 4V, 2,000 Abutilons, mixed -'. 1.000 Southern Thvnie . . . . . -1,000 Mme. Sallero'i Ucrankms . . 4.000 Velvet Plant 20.000 Smilas, strong 500 Fuchsias, mixed 1,000 Pel.irgoniums. The Queen $7.00 5.000 Iresiues. red i'jin., 4 00 4 000 •■ yellow 2.00 10,000 Coleus, 10 best bedders , 4.00 10,000 Vinca, Lobelia and Little Oeni Alys- ,10.00 i sum from flats , 2.C0 ]5,0(XI Daisies, Snow Crest .and Layfleld. . ;2.00 ... 2M-in. i Erfordii, bedder ... Sandersonii, "... Hybrida, " . . named, in 20 varieties, :l-in. and 4-in. in 10 varieties 1,000 Beg 2,000 1.500 5.000 1.200 8.00 2.00 2.00 JHE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III. 100.000 VERBENAS. THE CHOICEST VABIETIES IN CULTIVATION. Fine pot plant.. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cutting.. 75c per 100; $6.00 per 1000; $50 per 10000 NO RUST OR MILDEW. PACKED LIGHT, AND SATISf^ACTION GUARANTEED. SEUD FOR CIRCULAR. We are the Lareest Growers of Verbenas In the cottutry. Our plants cannot be surpassed. J. iv. r>ir.,r^oN^, :BiooMnsi>c*re:» i*a. BABY PRIMROSE, 12 for ,$l.,5ll. .1:10.00 per 100 by mail. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 25 for $1.. 50 bv mail, $4 per 100. .-x pr.^ss, ACALYPHA SANDERI, 12 for Si, 100 for $25 bv exjirHss. SWEET SCENTED CALLA, 12 fur$l. lU0for$6b.v mail. New YELLOW CALLA Lemon Giant, Larg.- bulbs, many ey.-s. $7.50 U.r 12. BEGONIAS, Tuberous, $2.50 per 100. A. BLANC & CO., PHILADELPHIA. Per 100 pots ifK 00 ots 6.00 CANN.VS, strong plants fro VINCA VAR., strong, fron CHRYSANTHEMUMS in variety 2 00 MOON VINES 2.50 FLOWERING BEGONIAS 2.50 Also 100,000 Roses and Miscclluiieous Plants. Send tor list. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, O. PETUNIAS, 3 and 4-inch GERANIUMS. 4-inch BEGONIA VERNON, Sii-iuch . COLEUS. 2W-inch HELIOTROPE. 4-inch AGERATUM. 3-inch GERANIUMS, 2^4-iiich 3.00 2.00 8.00 4 110 WANTED, CANNAS... A few hundred each of the following in started plants, true to naine. State size and closest price [gandale, florence Vaughan, Eldorado, Cabos, Bouvier. Souv. d'Antoine Cro2y, Mme. Crozy and Henderson BEDDER, care Am. Florist. Pansies THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Fine plants from cold frames, in bud and bloom, $1.50 per 100, by express or freight. No small plants left. Fin- est mixed Pansy Seed, $1.00 per pkt. Cash with Order. E. B. JENNINGS, t- B. 254, Southport, Conn. Grower of the finest Pansies. Get Into Line ! GERANIUM AMERICA The star attra.'tioii for ISOO. I'lioto free. .Uid don't yon forget it. R.ady 1900. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesbo o. Pa. THE LEADING VARIETIES Per im Per luoo $ .20 $1,50 CARL HA6ENBURGER, West Mentor, 0. CABBAGE PLANTS TOMATO PLANTS 25 Stioiig, clean and lu-althy. THE COTTAGE GARDENS, F. R. Thoiint , Mgr Macovb. III. 1226 The American Florist. May 6 T H £ Bayersdorfer & Co.'s Sheaves are the best made. Best Florists Buy li Best Goods W Bayersdorfer & Co.'s Baskets please cus- tomers. The Best Rates Bayersdorfer & Co.'s Prices are the lowest quoted. From The Best House DON'T BE HOODWINKED. IF YOU WANT Doves, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Cycas Wreaths, Dried Flowers, Letters, Inscriptions, Jardinieres or Vases We are Headquarters. Write for Prices on Spring Requisites. H. & 50-52-54-56 N. Fourth St., ^PHILADELPHIA, PA. .^vwwyw^wwwwy^ Cape Flowers NEW CROP JUST ARRIVED Extra Fine and Large. \^^ Special price for Case lots. f^ M. RICE & CO., IMPORTERS, I ^ 25 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages Boston Florist Letter Go. The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON. OHIO. IRON RESERVOIR VASES — AND== IRON LAWN SETTEES. Mcdonald BR0S.,'°«i='oV,]^^f»H,o. REED & KELLER 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. for Insurance AgainsI Damsgc by Wai' Address JOHN G. ESLER, - Sec'y F. H. A. SADDLE RIVER. N. J. This wooden box nicely stained and var^ nislied, 18x30x12 made in two sections, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. A. HERRMANN rr, Florists' Supplies Send for & price list. 404-406-408-4 10-4 12 £. 34th St , NEW YORK Florists' Supplies l''iirnislii-il .'It h.w.-^t pi-i.Ts lor l.cM .|":ilil>. Sui'l] us: Cape Flowers, Cycas Iieaves :iml Wreaths, Tuneral Shaves. Wire Frames, Metal Desig'us. Flower Bas- kets, Pern Dishes, etc. t':a;il..^ui' IriT. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS. 52 Dey St.. New York. HAIL John Conley & Son, Mannfacturers of 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET, Mention the Americiin Florist. tejy' OUR DIRECTORY FOR i8t>c> WILL BE MAILED TO VOU ^teil l^- PRO.WPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS. i« i8gg. The American Florist. 1227 Tarrytown, N. Y. The monthly meeting of the Tarn-- town Horticultural Society was held in Messrs. Cooke & McCord's seed store on Saturday evening, April 28, President Cockburn presiding over a very good attendance. A good collection of mag- nolias, including M. Lenni, M. conspicua and M. Soulangeana, was exhibited by L. A. Martin, gardener to Mrs. C. C. Worthington, Irvington, for which the society's certificate of honorable mention was awarded. Wm. Scott, gardener to Mrs. T. C. Eastman, Tarrytown, read a very able, instructive and interesting paper on "The aims and benefits of a horticultural society." The executive committee was instructed to formulate a means of raising funds for the holding of a chrysanthemum show in the fall. The members present desired to have the society's transactionsas widely published as possible and Jas. T. Scott, Gracemere, Tarrytown, was appointed reporting secretary. The regular meeting night was fixed as the last Thursday night of each month, and the meeting place the Vanderbilt building. Jas. T. Scott. SPELL THE THIRD. For men are prone to go It blind. Along the calf patbsot the mind. And work away from eun to sun To do what other men have done. In greenhouse healing It Is Btmply calf pelhg bb there Is not today existing tn any heating Byatem. either water or steam (outside of Hoyt's) a slnkle intelligent Idea (mechanically meas- ured). Slmplvcalf paths and with the pressure sys- tem as to what Ills, what It dues and Its relative econom'c value, an Intelligent answer cannot be ob- tained because the calf paths don't explain It. It Is simply H calf path and Men follow In the beaten track. And < ut and In and forth and back. And still their devious course pursue, to keep the path that others do. The pressure system Is simply a fad and creates a pressure upon the Horlsfs pockelbook. It Is to water beating woat a basit-drum Is to a brass band, or the mantle of charity that covers a multitude of stns It simply covers up the d-fects existing In a poorly constructed boiler and piping and permits the burning of more coal, and Is an expense made neces- sary by an Ign-irant CHlf pa' h theory as to piping and holier. More May loih. A stamp secures reply. A. T. HOYT, Warren. O. The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. uiiuiii^ It. BUFP'ALO, N. Y., Jan. i;i 1899. Thehon Parker. Esg ; — UearSlr:— Your ■ Moael" Carnation Support .9 the besithldg I have yet tried In fact. It isab- ut Ideal I used It this wltiter un Scott. Fi,t)RA Ui^L, MRS, Braj)T and GENESEE. The principle 1b perfect, but experience may teach us that In some varieties, for Instance Daybreak, the lower ring might with advan- tage be 2 In lower. If I could afford the first cost at once I would not Ihlnk of using anything but the -Model." Very Resp'y. Wm. Scott. Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write for prices THE nODEL PLANT STAKE CO., 22 norton Street, - - Brooklyn, N. Y. CATALOGUE 5ENT m .MEROIANDISt rGALVANIZEDWlDE- 100 POUND ROLLS -5ttOHT LENGTHS RUN FROM 65 FEET UP. PRICE PER ROLL 100 POUNDS »1.15. (ttlCAGO ~7 OF OTHERS' THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT. MICH., Rep. 490 HOWARD ST. FOR SALE CHEAP. Rl AQC f"r(.r,-..i,l,nn...vr,,n,..m,lnri,>s,Hol- ULAOO I..-IK. ,■!,■. ALso llotb..,! s,Lsli.!s iin.l Mats I'i.iiits, (iil>. .f,-. THE REED GLUSS & PAINT CO.. 456 W. Broadway. NEW YORK. 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. Write for Circula or Estimates. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! 15110 2M ■ 1600 2^6 • lonos • >00 X^ ■ 600 4 ■ 320 5 ■ 144 II nail crates, easy to handle. Price per crate '-In. potn In crate. 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Published evbry Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. 324 Dearborn Street, Chlcagro. Esfltem Office: 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. OFFICERS— W. N Ri'DD. Mount Greenwood, 111., president; P. Breitmeyer. Detroit. Mich . vice- president: W. J. Stewart, it. Bromfleld St . Boston, Mass. secretary: H. B. Beatty. 01! City. Pa. treasurer. The fifteenth annual meetlnK will be held at netroU. Mich., AuRust If*. !*> 17 and 18. 1899. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual Convention at Buffalo. February, 1900. ALBERT M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa , Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual meeting at Detroit. Mich. August, 1899. ELMER D. SMITH. Adrian. Mich . Secretary. THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Grafted aeainst own root roses A typical lUiDois establishment (illus.) Ptelea tritoliata aurea (illus.) The modus operandi of raising seedling ear nations (illus.) . . . ■ The possibilities of the cut flower business . . (.'arnatious— IndtJor ^rown carnations . . . . —Cultural notes — Advice to the Carnation Society Aspidium acrostichoides (illus ) With the growers . . — Wietor Bros., Rogers Park, Chicago New York. Philadelphia Itoston Pittsburg ..... . . • How to Grow Chrysantheinums'' .. . Home mixing ot fertilizers Greenhouse building Applying bone and ashes to soil The aster disease . .... l-'oliage of rubbers and bananas scalded . . . Field mice KumigMtioii with cyanid" ('hicago St. Paul 'I'he seed trade A question of names Catalogues received Milwaukee New Haven, Conn Orange, N. J. The nursery trade. Hardiness of Mme. Testout rose Leno.v, Mass Newport. R. I .... Our pastimes —Pastimes in New York — The Colorado corner —New York vs. Flatliush — Here's a new record -Fun at Philadelphia Baltimore (Cincinnati New Albany, lud , , 1329 1333 1333 1233 1334 1234 Vlib 1235 1335 123fi 1336 123li l-.'SS 1238 1238 1238 1238 1238 1238 133S 1239 1240 1244 1244 1244 1244 Grafted Against Own Root Roses. 1 D eest of a paper trad bejore the Lenox Horti- cHllural Socielv by /■. K. Matliison, of Waltham, Mas;,., May 6, iigi).'\ Whether budded, grafted or own root roses are considered best for mid-winter forcing is a question which has been particularly interesting all the past win- ter, as at the present time, from Maine to California, to the private or commer- cial grower for cut blooms, as well as the raiser of plants for sale by the million and for the million. It is the highest ambition of every grower and of every lover of the queen of flowers to own the best that can be produced, and the live i|uestion of to-day is how to produce them. Most of the successful rose grow- ers in this country for the last twenty or twenty-five years have been fortunate in growing mid- winter roses in such abund- ance and of such quality as was not thought possible oi ever dreamed of by any European rosarian, especially from plants six to twelve months old, and on their own roots at that; but it has been done to perfection almost the past ten years. The rose business commercially in this country has grown fast, I may say furiously, as a result of growing the plants on their own roots. And so far as I have been able to learn from what I saw, what I have read, and from both men and women who have visited the great rose centers of other parts of the world, including Paris, London, Rome and other large cities of the European continent, they are unable to compete with us to date, say from October toAIay, for fine, clean, sharp, long-stemmed roses. But from the fast and furious methods employed here in the propaga- tion of the varieties most suitable for midwinter forcing, when every little twig was rooted at any time of the year and put on the market as first-class selected stock, at cut rates, it soon became evident to the observant grow- ers, who kept an eye on some of the new beginners, that their stock was weak and steadily but surely getting weaker and more subject to disease. Mildew in one form or another was the common enemy with us in the weak stock. Failures or partial failures were becoming frequent at this early stage, and it became still more apparent that some remedy must be tried. Fewer young plants must raised — only enough to pick from for own use — with more careful selection of cuttings. These were the observant grower's methods, and he has succeeded in growing roses on their own roots to a remarkable degree. There were other remedies to be tried, not new, however, but old ones of our fathers, as by budding, which was the popular method of growing roses in this state from 1S50, or before they were generally grown on their own roots. The class of tea roses grown in the six- ties and seventies, such as Yellow Tea, White Tea, Isabella Sprunt, Bon Silene, Safrano and others, were budded on a variety of stocks, both the White and Yellow Banksias being used with others. A good many were rafter roses; they came somewhat in crops, but the above varieties produced far better flowers budded, better stems, better color and were more satisfactory in every way than was the case a few years later when tlie^' were grown on their own roots almost entirely. The worked plants lasted for years while the own root stock must be replanted every year or two. When budding was discontinued it was but a short time until the most beautiful teas, white and yellow, could not be had for money. When the Niphetos came here, the men who grew it successfully year in and year out kept their stock budded all the time. This is a good hot weather rose and profitable for the grower. Another profitable rose in this part of the coun- try for a long time. Souvenir de la Malmaison, always did very much better when worked on some stock. The best plants I ever saw of it came from France, standards about four feet high; they were in their prime at eight years old. Plants raised from these on their own roots were unsatisfactory after the first year. It will be apparent to you by this time from personal experience, by obser- vation and the testimony of some of the best known and most successful growers, that I am decidedly in favor of roses that are intended to be planted in beds or borders and grafted or budded on some stock or other, leaving them for several years. Budding in this country is a slow pro- cess when large quantities are wanted, as it must be done under glass in winter to be successful, and I never saw stock in quantity to work with. The progress- ive man was thinking out some way to get up a stock of plants in winter to plant in spring at short notice. The English and French nurserymen seemed to have got an insight of what was wanted here, the first grafted teas that came to my hands being one dozen sent as samples about twenty or twenty-two years ago with an importation of hybrid 1230 The American Florist. May IS perpetuals. They were potted in 5-inch or 6-inch pots, took kindly to their new surroundings and grew rapidly, making long red shoots. There were several varieties, Catherine Mermet among the rest, and the plants gave three or four good flowers — good flowers from small pots. They were taken to Boston to be passed upon by the acknowledged critic on roses. He pronounced the Mermet as a good flower for some old cranky school- marm to paint, and dismissed the exhibit with a very knowing look. The rose growers in the vicinity of Boston never placed much confidence in the critic after that, for the Mermet proved one of the most valuable roses that the trade ever put on the market. I need not tell you that it was grown on its own roots with remarkable success for some years in the vicinity of Boston, notably at the Waban Conservatories and Maiden, also in the states of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It was a rose much in demand, in the line of plants with insufficient supply, and so it was propagated fast and furiously, grown in high temperatures and stimu- lated by all kinds of fertilizers, some strong, some weak — anything to make it grow for cuttings. It was a fast pace and its constitution became impaired; it grew weaker year by year and to get young plants from a distance without seeing them was a risky business for the purchaser. It was foreseen by some of our bright young men who were watching passing events, that new blood was needed to keep up a good strong and healthy stock. A few grafted plants were there- fore imported— not for the flowers they would produce, but for stock plants to produce cuttings, at least we were told so. This stock had not been forced to death in winter and it was a move in the right direction. The plants raised from the imported material made a record for themselves wherever they went. The flowers plainly showed the improvement, the foliage was dark and rich, and the plants retained their vigor to a remark- able extent for two or three years at least, so a few, and only a few, in this way kept their own root plants to a high standard. For six or eight years these plants afforded a marked contrast with the pale thin foliage and weak stems of those into which no new blood had been infused. From 1888 to the present time imported grafted roses have grown in favor; but they were expensive, and are now seventy shillings per 100 on the other side. If they arrive all right and one has good luck they will cost not less than $25.00 per 100 when ready to pot. Now a word about the flowers that were cut from the original grafted plants: They were conspicuous for their length of stem, with dark, rich, glossy foliage, and for the weight of the blooms. They were so much superior to the ordinary stock that the store men could pick them out when there were only eight or ten of them in a bunch of 100. So far as I have gone I refer to the Mermet, from personal experience and close obervation, and the testimony of well known authorities on roses. The wedding of Catherine Mermet, one of the best roses that ever decorated my lady's parlor, to Manetti was k grand and successful union. When the Bride was put on the market it was weak, no doubt from incessant propagation. It was evident that it was the coming white rose and a large stock was wanted at short notice. It was somewhat disap- pointing to me the first year, but all doubts were dispelled when I saw six or eiglit flowers cut from grafted stock. They were beauties — I think it was early in June. I got 200 grafted plants the next fall, potted them then and planted them in beds in May. In September they were the best white roses 1 had, far superior to Brides on their own roots. They were beautifully tinged with car- mine In September and October, and again in April From these I continued to raise what plants I could lor my own use, and imported a few each year from Scotland. By so doing I kept my stock in better condition than my near neigh- bors did generally. Applications for cut- tings from imported stock of the Bride were numerous. When Bridesmaid was put on the market I did not get it until the second year. The plants were small but did fairly well, and there was no doubt in my mind, after seeing a large vase of cut blooms in Galvin's, that the days of the Mermet were numbered. In the meantime Bridesmaid had been introduced to Alex. Dickson & Sons, County Down, Ireland, who were bud- ding it on the Manetti in the open ground. A representative of the firm traveling in the United States that sum- mer, according to his statements, sold a large number of budded Bridesmaids for delivery in the late fall of that year; but he impressed us with the statement that they would be dormant buds, and they were, and dormant to this day, except about twenty out of 400 that I got. They arrived in good condition so far as the stocks were concerned, in fact it was the best lot of stocks I ever received; but it was almost impossible to find the places where the buds had been inserted. They were treated according to instruc- tions as near as we could, and the twenty that did grow made fine plants in a very short time. Personally, I think if the Dicksons had kept them another year they would have been finer plants than any grafted stock that ever crossed the Atlantic, to my knowledge at least. It was a great disappointment, but I was not the only one disappointed in that deal. However, it was not all loss, only on the Bridesmaids. The stocks were used over again for budding Brides and Mermets in March, and finer plants we never had by July first up to that time. They grew rapidly and were planted out of 6-inch pots when not more than four months old. The same fall I imported some Manetti, with the intention of budding. They were potted up for this purpose, but quite a number were too small to bud, and we could do nothing with those that were large enough, as the bark refused to leave the wood — we could not raise it at all. The next best thing we knew of was to try our hand at grafting, and a frame was set up and the grafting done with about seventy percent success. Ifthecaseor grafting pit had been put up right at the start, and other minor details attended to, we should have had ninety per cent. However, it was a practical lesson and we profited by it, for by building a grafting case the next fall properly, almost air tight, heating to about 75° to 85°, with proper drainage, the following winter we raised ninety per cent. I think by selecting the stocks after they arrive here, and they need it every time, 100 per cent could be done. But grafting roses at the present time is a simple matter, and any rose establish- ment of 20,000 feet or more could keep up its stock for own use easier by graft- ing than by cuttings or by purchasing roses on their own roots, and in October I the prospects of a winter crop will be more satisfactory. There has been much said and a good deal written in favor of the Manetti but I think there are other stocks that would be worth trying for indoor forcing, and good ones. The Banksias, and thatgood old rose Lamarque I saw tried in the early seventies with good results. Marechal Niel took kindly to it. Later on Niphetos and Lamarque liked each other's company, but whether it is free from club root I do not knovi-. The Manetti is claimed to be by some who know a good deal about it;! was willing to agree with them three years ago. When club root was in its worst form in February' we dug up a row 125 feet on the north side of a house that was badly affected by eel worm — plants on their own roots — to see if we could save the balance of the house. We immediately replanted in the same soil plants grafted on the Manetti that were imported the fall previous. They grew rapidly and fine crops were cut the following May and June They were lifted again about the middle of July, with no signs of club root, and planted in a solid bed with satisfactory results. But since then I have had reasons to change my mind, that the Manetti is not absolutely club- root proof under any and all conditions. We had 225 Bridesmaids planted in the same house with Kaiserins, which are grown for summer only. W'ater is with- held from November to March, and the whole house gets quite dry. My surprise can be imagined when a short time ago we lifted the Bridesmaids and found the roots with a number of root galls attached. They were potted and are growing well now that they are getting water. Other stocks have been tried. One ESTABLISHMENT OF W. 0. MIULER, PONTIAC, ILL, ISee Page 1232, i8gg. The American Florist. 1231 that looked favorable for high colored roses of the Bridesmaid type was the Crimson Rambler. A neighbor tried it but informed me that it was simply a mass of club root in a short time. The Multiflora was tried by myself with the Bride, because I was told that the Brides- maid came of a poor color, so I tried the white rose on it. I was much pleased with it for six or seven months. It was very easy to work on, with no failures in grafting; it makes roots fast and the plants grow rapidly. In October, how- ever, the plants began to turn yellow, with pale, sickly foliage and flabby, drooping heads. By December first they were thrown out, the worst lot of knotted roots I ever saw. So far as my experience goes I am decidedly in favor of the Manetti for teas for winter forcing, either grafted or budded. If I had my choice, I would prefer them budded, for the reason that larger stocks would then be used, and this means better roots with more vigor generally. A great deal has been said and written in the past five years by men who have made the rose business a serious sturdy, men who could see ahead, men who knew how the business had grown from small beginnings to the present enormous out- put, and by men who could see plainly that roses in quantity were rapidly approaching the limit at remunerative returns to the producer and at some sea- sons greatly in over supply. These men could see just as plainly that quality was wanted. The demand was greater than the supply. It was evident to them that a change in the method of growing roses was needed, and it must come about sooner or later, the sooner the better, for to be classed and known as a grower of first-class roses is the ambition of many. How was this to be done? Well, by con- structing better houses, using less lum- ber and larger glass, by improved methods of ventilating, a much improved system of heating, whether by steam or hot water, by doing away with solid beds to a large extent, by planting in benches, some deep, some shallow, some high, some low — whichever way, so long as it was on the line of practical improvement thought out by these far seeing and progressive men. But the improved con- struction of houses is not all that is wanted. Better stock is needed to plant them, and greater care must De exercised in the selection and with cuttings. A great and successful business had been built up by growing roses on their own roots, fiut they could not withstand the constant forcing. Complaints were frequent and numerous from all quarters in regard to weak stock, and that is one good reason why the Manetti stock has been used so extensively the last three years. I think some of the writers put the percentage of the No. 1 roses cut from grafted plants too high, some as high as sixty per cent. I have never seen any- thing like that number cut. Twenty-five or thirty would be a fine average. Those who cut sixty, or even forty, would not have much of a bush left. Nor do I wish or intend to convey the idea that every house of grafted roses is going to be a success. They are somewhat tricky at times and inclined to be lazy. They can play the leading part of Rip Van Winkle to a dot. At the S. A. F. meeting at Omaha last year this subject was brought up and discus.sed by some of the able men in the business. It was gener- ally conceded by those present, and there were many, that the grafted roses had a decided advantage over roses on their own roots. This part of the discussion PTELEA TRIFOLIATA AUREA. ISee Page 1232. was questioned by some, but disputed by none. For the past twenty-five years it has been my privilege to visit the Waban Rose Conservatories, Natick, Mass. For a number of years roses were and are at the present time grown there to the highest state of cultivation on their own roots, but the Manetti has also been used more or less for a number of years with gratifying results to owner and superintendent, and also to the most critical and careful buyers of the queen of flowers. At Mr. Pierson's, Cromwell, Conn., Robert Simpson, the superinten- dent, who is a firm believer in the Manetti, had plenty of evidence to prove his belief at the time I called. Among his plants was a bench 200 to 300 feet long of Belle Siebrecht, grafted — the only batch I saw in my two weeks of rambling among the roses — that looked as though they might be worth growing. They were strong and in the "pink of condi- tion." I was informed afterward that Belle was petulant and sometimes a little wayward, and has gone her own way for good. It was only a few years ago that Can- ada was a good market for Boston roses, but they were so expensive to the Kanucks that they started to grow for themselves, and they have made rapid progress. In October, 1896, with Mr. P. Welch, I made a tour of some of the principal floral establishments of Mont- real and suburbs, Ottawa, Brampton, Toronto and other points. Very few roses were grown around Montreal, but there were some fine ones in the stores, in the line of Beauties, Meteors and Perles, from Harry Dale, of Brampton, Ont., pronounced by the great Scott, of Buflalo, the prince of rose growers. Mr. Dale was known to us by reputation. We saw his roses exhibited at the Lenox Lyceum, New York city, a few years liefore, and they were good. We decided to call upon him on our wa_v back. I shall never forget the sight — the grandest lot of young roses I ever had the privilege to see at one establishment in the first week of October. In one lot of houses, five in number, about 22x350 feet, ridge and furrow, short- span-to-the-south, his plants were ahead of anything we had seen or did see, all in perfect health and all on their own roots. But I have learned since that he has grown grafted roses, and grafted many thousands the past winter. And he is building more houses for grafted roses, short-span-to- the-south, 600 feet long, butted IGxK; glass, no putty. I have already stated that Canada was once a good market for American roses, but the train that carried us back to the United States also carried roses to the best retail stores in Buffalo, Rochester and other points in the state of New York. Fifteen years ago, or even ten, I do not think that any one thought cut roses would be exported from Canada to this country in quan- tity. A leading florist in Buffalo assured us he received 1500 roses in one dayfrom one Canadian grower the Christmas previous. By way of a reminder to the florists of the eastern states, it may be said that our cousins across the Niagara river are in a position to build more cheaply than we can. Lumber, Belgian glass and labor are less expensive than with us. The establishments of Harry Dale, at Brampton, Mr. Dunlop, at Toronto, and others mostly of recent construction with latest improvements, and the large quan- tities of material grown in the line of fall, winter and spring flowers, would lead one to inquire where they find markets. They have them in the principal cities of Canada, and in Michigan and other points in this country. Then there are our own states of the middle west, where mammoth establishments of the latest designs have been built. Some of the florists in the west have had experience in the east, and they know of some of the mistakes which have been made here, particularly in building with glass of small size and in old fashioned methods of heating. They have taken advantage of such experiences in so many ways that it behooves the florists of the east to keep alive and be watchful of the new conditions which confront them daily, if they are going to retain the lead in flori- culture and horticulture which they have held so long and so well, particularly the private gardeners. The commercial flo- rist has done a great deal in advancing floriculture to thehigh standard to which 1232 The American Florist. May 13, it has attained. His products have been distributed in such a pleasing manner as to capture the pubhc. He has taken the people into his confidence and created a demand for the flowers he raises far beyond his most sanguine expectations. Much as the florists have done, however, they have not done one-half of it. Too, much credit cannot be given the private\ gardener for the rapid and continued ' advancement of floriculture, horticulture and no less agriculture, particularly the men to whom is intrusted the care of the magnificent and costly estates in this vicinity, ample proof of their capability, fidelity and enthusiasm in everything that pertains to their profession. A Typical Illinois Establishment. The illustration on page 1230 shows the estabUshment typical of the florist of the smaller cities of Illinois and is taken from a photograph of the place of W. J. Miller, of Pontiac. The view is from the east end. The house to the left is eighty feet long and is used for violets. Next is the carnation house. The third house, a three-quarter span, is divided into two apartments by a glass partition. The section to the west is devoted to ferns, Asparagus plumosus nanus and other greens, while thatpart most prominent in the picture, 18x37, is given over to roses. The small structure on the north is the propagating house and in it a mixed lot of bedding plants are grown. A lean-to 13x18 at the west end of the carnation house affords space for palms and other decorative stock. The estab- lishment is heated by water under pres- sure, the boiler being Kroeschell Bros.' No. 3, and in the coldest weather of last winter an even temperature was main- tained without difficulty. Ptelea Trifoliata Aurea. The generic term ptelea was originally applied by the Greeks to the elm and afterwards given to this species, by Linnajus, on account of the resemblance of the seed vessels to those of the ulmus. Again its fruit becomes a factor in its nomenclature, as its similarity in appear- ance to that of the hop, and from the fact that tl^ey contain a bitter principle that has caused them to be used as a substi- tute for hops, and has suggested the common name, hop tree. There are about five members of the genus known, all indigenous to North America and classed as small trees or shrubs. P. trifoliata (the hop tree) is the most ornamental, especially in its golden form, (see page 1231) and "it is well worth a place on the lawn where golden effects are desired. It has but one fault, a slight one, that of being tardy in the spring in unfolding its leafage, but as a compensa- tion it retains it in good form until quite late in thefall. Ithasitsbrightesttonesof color on the new foliage, where it might be likened to that of a fresh lemon with its glistening sheen of yellow. From these outer layers of new growth down to the innermost shaded leafage the tone of color graduates through various tints of greenish yellow to a dark green. On some of the leaves there is a satin-like sheen that adds to its beauty. In its native state in Cook County, Illinois, the type is generally found in sandy soil, along the shores of Lake Michigan from Lincoln park to Rogers Park. This is a section where the soil may be termed a dry one, but that it is also found in damp places is evidenced by the fact that one of its common names is "the swamp dogwood." It is some- what inclined to an open and straggly growth and is therefore much improved by judicious cutting in while young. The specimen illustrated is eight feet high and twelve feet broad. W. C. Egan. The Modus Operandi of Raising Seedling I Carnations. [This article, by Edivin Lonsdale, appeared in our issue of January ig, iSgj, and ha^ btrn called for so frequently that we are compelled to reproduce il in order to meet the di:mand.~Ed.\ The raising of seedling carnations is one of the most fascinating pastimes the experimenter can engage in. Itis fraught with hopes, fears and disappointments, and frequently, to the severely practical man, apparently unjustifiable elations. There are a number of practical florists, and some amateurs, engaged in the rais- ing of seedling carnations, with the view to theirimprovement, and there are many others who would take up this laudable undertaking, if they knew just where to begin. It is for the latter class that this article is prepared. There is just as much thought exer- cised by the enthusiast to mate the differ- ent varieties of carnations with the hope of producing desired results as there is on a stock farm, whether the object in view be speed, style, or endurance in the horse, or beef, milk or general utility purposes in the cow. Whether all the horses we now have, be they draft, hackney, or Arabian, originated from one common source, and it is claimed that they did, certain it is, that bj' careful selection and judicious breeding, the various breeds and types are now quite clearly defined. That there are the same opportunities in the carnation — as we find it to-day in our greenhouses^to improve the varieties we have, and establish new types, I have not the slightest doubt. There is ample proof that the everblooming varieties are a development (evolution) from the hardy garden carnations of Europe. \ ntil quite recently no very definite ideas were car- ried out in the line of improvement in this class of flowering plants, but that something has been accomplished within that time, every practical person will admit. When Grace Wilder was first dissemi- nated it did not attract the same atten- tion that it did some years later. Its color brought it into demand, and growers everywhere had to have it. Everyone, however, could not grow it successfully. Then it was that raisers of seedlings undertook to remedy some of its defects. The results are such good kinds as Grace Battles, I-dna Craig, William Scott, and some others. Now let us take in hand the improvement of Portia, Buttercup, Silver Spray and all along the whole line. It may not be out of place here to give an account of some of my own experiments. It was in 1885 or 1S8G that I undertook to improve Grace Wilder. About that time the Peter Henderson was one of the favorite whites. This was made the seed parent and Grace Wilder furnished the pollen. Out of the batch one wasselected, a beautiful delicate pink in color, but there were not sufficient petalstomake it quite satisfactory as a commercial variety. In 1888 pollen from this seedling was used on Hinze's White, and that is the pedigree of Grace Battles. I am not sure of the origin of Grace Wilder. It was raised by Jos. Tailby. Peter Henderson was pro- duced from seed by John Charlton, Roches- ter, N. Y., who obtained the seed direct from Alcgatiere, France. Hinze's White was a self sown seedling which grew where some European varieties had been growing the year before. I have some seed- i8gg. The American- Florist. 1233 lings now flowering for the first time, the result of a cross between C:Esarand Grace Battles. One is similar to, but better, I think, than Peter Henderson, another white, with a few faint pencilings of red and another is almost the exact counter- part of Ca;sar, (the seed parent) in mark- ings and color and the last and best seems to be intermediAte between the two. The flowers are marked the same as those in Cicsar, but the colors are those of Grace Battles, and like it the petals are broad, but at present the indications are that the flowers will not be so large as are the flowers of Grace Battles. As a rule, the pollen parent has the most influence on theoft'springas regards the color of the flowers. This was very forcibly impressed upon me in the year 18S2, when only one cross was made, and that between Peter Henderson and James Madison; the latter was the pollen parent. In color it was similar to Sunset, but the red was more inclined to be scarlet, and the colors were altogether brighter. There were about thirty-eight seeds matured, thirty-five of which germinated and grew to be plants, and in due time, flowered; all but two were double, and every one, in color was similar to the pollen parent, both in markings and colors, yet there were no two alike. Pedigree appears to have been a much abused term, frequently, in the seed trade. Selection would seem to convey the more correct idea. In the matter under con- sideration the pollinate (male) and pistil- late (female) parents of a seedling, with ordinary care, can be stated with almost absolute certainty. In the vegetable king- dom, generally, however, Mother Earth is the real material parent, and that is the reason why I hesitate, in speaking of the pedigrees of varieties, in the terms of father and mother, though it is generally done by those who are engaged in this pursuit. It is interesting to know the orgin of meritorious varieties, not for the purpose of repeating the experiment, for it is ten thousand chances to one that the results would be the same, for there are rarely or never two varieties that might be pro- nounced identical, even from the same seed pod. But it is so much knowledge to our credit, and it may act as a guide for future operations. Thoughhe whothinks he will electrify the floricultural world by his achievements after he has learned the pedigrees of the best sorts by heart, may be disappointed, yet such is among the possibilities. A novice mightefiiecta cross between two varieties without any idea as to what the eilect would be, and the result might be greater than that of a person who has been experimenting with a definite object in view for years. This is where that element comes in which is known as luck. Yet there are very few, I venture to say, who have ever indulged in this mild form of excitement who would throw aside system, no matter how fortunate some one else may have been in a haphazard way — and depend entirely upon luck. I believe in pedigrees, for by careful records, with close observation we may note the influence of varieties as breeders; some may be much more potent than others. In explanation of the illustrations. Fig. 1 is a carnation flower showing the pis- tils prominently, which maybe called the pistillate, seed or female parent, all of which are synonymous terms. Figure 2 is a flower which shows the stamens con- spicuously; these furnish the pollen with which to fertilize the pistillate flower. Generally speaking a carnation flower may be made either the pollen or the seed parent, as the operator may determine, though there are exceptions to this rule. I found this out some years ago when hunting among a lot of flowers of the variety Duke of Orange for pollen, but not a grain could I find. On the other hand I have operated upon varieties which did not produce perfect seeds. In figure 3 we find a representation of a flower ready to be operated upon. The petals have been carefully removed with the finger and thumb; part of the calyx has been cut away by a sharp pair of scissors, showing the ovary with the pis- tils standing out above. Figure 4 gives the stamens and pistils. The stamens are the more apparent, and shows the pistils before they have devel- oped far enough to be fertilized. Figure 5 is similar to the last. On close examination it will be seen that some of the pollen cases have burst, thus freeing the meal-like pollen, which may be carried L by a camels hairbrush, to which it readily adheres, and applied as seen at figure 6, where the operator is in the act of apply- ing the pollen. Camels hair brushes may be obtained from any drug store at tri- fling cost. Where there is any choice it is best to select the darkest brushes, as the pollen grains are more readily seen on this material than when it is of a greyish color, thus giving the practitioner a bet- ter idea of what he is doing. In all our operations there is always a danger present and a possibility of self fertiliza- 1234 The American Florist. May 13, tion. To avert this, it is better to remove all the . petals and stamens at an early stage of the flower's development, before the stamens have had time to ripen their fructifying grains, thus destroying a possi- bility of frustrating our plans. Figure 7 gives an idea how the seed pod should look when it has advanced some- what, though this cut is more to show the manner of keeping a record of the cross made. Some prefer to mark the tag only with a number and to keep in a note book the full particulars. But if the note book happens to get lost the numbers are of very little value. A lull record on the tag is best, I think; then there is little or no danger of losing it. It is cheaper to buy the little tags than to make them. They are sold with strings already attached, which renders them easily adjusted, and gives the whole operation a neat and workmanlike appearance. In recording the cross, the name of the seed parent comes first. Whether itiscorrect to make a plus mark or a multiplication mark (X), I have not been able to determine. We may multiply varieties without adding to their quality. Each one may make the mark which suits him best. Figure S illustrates a flower four inches in diameter on paper. We do sometimes hear of them being that size in reality but so far these very large flowers burst the calyx. The flower shown has suflicient petals for all practical purposes. What we have tobearinmindin our breeding is to select parents with length and breadth of petals— and not too many ot them. As to types and forms of flowers there will always naturally be a difference of opinion. If Lizzie McGowan, with all its other good qualities, had the character of petal, which had a tendency to stand out instead of recurving, it would be much more valuable. Those varieties which incurve are not popular with the practi- cal flower buyer, because they have what is termed a sleepy look. But whether they are really poor keepers or not I do not know. However, it is best when selecting parents to avoid those with as few defects as possible. The Possibilities of the Cut Flower Business. The subject for discussion at the May meeting of the New York Florists' Club was the cut flower trade, its limitations and its possibiUties. The discussion was interesting throughout, although not as exhaustive as would have been the case had not a number of the regular attend- ants been unavoidably absent. Mr. E. M. Wood,of Waban Rose Consevatories, Natick, Mass., opened the discussion, as previously announced. Mr. Wood said: "The success of the cut flower business is dependent upon many things being accomplished, among which I will men- tion a few: "First of all is quality. To obtain the best will require the painstaking observa- tion and study of the specialist student, who, not only for his love of flowers, but by his undivided attention and devotion to the work of improving in quality and varieties. "He will study the best environment of the house for his favorite flower of which he makes a specialty; its construction as best adapted for its wants. For the rose there must be no shade to obstruct the north, as well as no shade to obstruct the south light. It is fatal to the best quality and largest product. Everything else being equal, then with unobstructed light, health, vigor, constitution and product are maintained to a standard possible to attain. In one house of equal span upon my grounds, having two cen- tral beds four feet eight inches to four feet ten inches wide, the front bed pro- duces three cut blooms of roses toonecut bloom in the rear bed. Both beds are upon the same level and both borders look equally healthy one with the other; the treatment in every way is identical. Still the crops from month to month show three to one. This leads me to consider whether or not with one border in a narrow house with unobstructed light (which the second border does more or less obstruct) as many roses can be produced as in both borders with half the labor and material, with improved quality. I simply speak of this incident as one of the many which the future is likely to develop. "Assuming that all the conditions, namelv, well and properly constructed houses, correct environment, cleanliness within and without, unobstructed light, are obtained, then efforts should be directed to treatment to produce superior quality at the expense of quantity. It is my belief this has not been attained to its fullest extent. "Observation, study and experiment with light, composts and treatment will, as time proceeds, add largely to the quan- tity of fine flowers at the expense of quantity of inferior flowers. "Having obtained the best quality of flowers and varieties, then what are the possibilities of the cut flower business? Will the demand in the future be as great as in the past, and continue to grow? To this question I would say yes. "Some critics have spoken in disparage- ment of the business of the cut flower trade, on account of the growing taste for pot plants in bloom, and the injury to the cut flower trade by the high prices charged at Christmas. In my judgment it is cause for encotiragement that there is being developed a taste for pot plants in bloom. There will be no less sale for good cut flowers. They are always and will always be in demand. It is the worthless stock held for days, and even weeks, by the growers that has caused very largely the complaint, both by florist and consumer, in holiday season. If the grower delivers his stock to the florist day by day, as he ought to do, at prices fixed for the season of winter, then all this cry of high prices will disappear. One thing is quite apparent: There are so many inferior flowers the market suffers with its surplus, but with improved methods of culture this will regulate itself. 1 find they charge quite high prices for apples to-day — anything from five to ten cents apiece — but if they do, I don't believe the people of New York will get vexed about it and live on leek and tur- nips the balance of their lives. There ought to be some method brought about whereby the prices of cut flowers should be fixed day by day, just as the prices of cotton, wheat, oats and corn, pig lead, pig iron, linseed oil, turpentine and many other products are fixed. "The leading growers of the different cities ought to be able to come together to devise a plan upon which this could be successfully done. To no one would it be of so great a benefit as the small growers. New York city will be a good place to begin it." Mr. Morris opposed the idea of a trust such as he understood Mr. Wood to advocate as an impossibility with perish- able products such as flowers. Mr. Wood disclaimed Mr. Morris' interpretation of his remarks and explained that a re^u- l.iting committee to adjust prices daily for the market and not a general com- bination of interests was what he believed possible and desirable. Mr. Ward spoke interestingly of the causes and effects of fluctuations in values of fruits, flowers and other perishable articles, which he said are directly attrib- utable to the law of supply and demand and must be expected. He did not believe it possible to make any effective combin- ation to regulate prices or force the busi- ness into special channels and instanced recents attempts in this direction that had not been successful, but believed that much individual and general benefit would accrue to the flower growers if they would direct their efforts to the production of fine flowers rather than to quantity. Mr. Stewart spoke of the present ten- dencies in the trade, as seen by him, and advanced some reasons for the growing preference at certain seasons for plants in place of cut flowers. He could see little encouragement in the future for the small rose grower and referred to the indisposi- tion nowadays among the wholesalers to handle such product and the disad- vantages in the market as now prevalent and applying to small lots of varying quality and varying age, such as of neces- sity are received from places of small extent. Mr. Herrington endorsed Mr. Wood's appeal for a higher quality of product. He thought, however, that the small grower would at all times be a disturb- ing element in the flower producing trade and at certain seasons of the year an insurmountable obstruction to any efi'eetive combination for the regula.tion of prices. CARNATIONS. INDOOR GROWN CARNATIONS. The young plants intended for grow- ing inside should, by this time, be in con- dition for shifting into 3or3i.2-inch pots, choosing a porous soil that has very little manure in it, for if too heavily fer- tilized we find the plants make a much softer growth than is desirable. The weather in this section is such that we are now getting our young stock outside into cold frames or beds, banking up around the outside row of pots with some loose material, to prevent their drying out too fast. In watering care should be taken that they are not made too wet and they must not become dried out before being attended to. The young plants will soon show the effects of being allowed to dry out too severely, for the older foliage will wither and the stems will get hard and woody. We give all our carnation plants, both young and old, a good syringing on very bright days, at this season, and find it beneficial to them. It is necessary to go over the young stock every few da3-s and pinch the tops out of any which require It. We consider that to take a little pains with the operation is time well spent, and have the plants as near as we can in such a condition that after a clean cut has been made it will leave three or four joints from which branches will start. By this method we are enabled to get a well branched, stocky plant. This is the season at which we prepare the soil for our carnations, and take for the most part sods that have been stacked up since last fall, but our sod here is of such a nature that we have to do a great deal of mixing, it being rather light in texture. We work in considera- ble j'ellow clay. The proportion of manure to soil best suited for carnations i8gg. The American Florist. 1235 is, with us, one part to five, with consid- erable wood ashes added, and we believe in giving it a thoroughly good mixing before it is taken into the houses. C. W. Johnson. CULTURAL NOTES. May 13.— Yellow carnations are not in as great demand as some of the other colors, but we must each have a few of them. There are but three noteworthy varieties and none of them quite fills the bill. Eldorado is the oldest of them and has made a record for itself where it has been well grown. It is productive, of good size and a fairly good color but it is inclined to burst the calyx under some weatherconditions. This can be avoided to some extent by care that the variety is not grown in too rich compost but in a rather warm house; otherwise ordi- nary treatment will bring good results. Mayor Pingree is a superb flower on a fine stem, but it is too light in color and, unless well handled, is not productive enough to be profitable. The cuttings should be taken early and grown along so as to produce plants with lots of wood by fall. Then, with care in the winter culture, you will get enough blooms to make each plant pay. It does best with plenty of head room, moderate feeding and a fairly warm house. Gold Nugget is the latest claimant and is far ahead of the others in color and form and lacks but a very little in stem; in fact I prefer its stem to that of Pingree, as it is not quite so stiff and is yet strong enough to hold the flower erect. Gold Nugget is, perhaps, not quite so produc- tive as well grown Eldorado but is much more productive than Pingree. It thrives with liberal feeding in a fairly warm house. This season this variety gave me two crops, one about Christmas and the other for Easter, with a moderate cut between those dates. I do not know whether or not this is characteristic of the variety. Among the fancy sorts there are quite a number but the average grower will have use for but two varieties. Arma- zindy is a good one, as it seems to serve as a fancy as well as for all sorts of funeral work and is the most productive of all carnations. It is a rapid grower and will do best if March struck cuttings are used and given liberal feeding all the way through; as it has a perfect calyx it can be grown very cool and thus get an ideal flower. Mrs. Bradt must be planted in as a good sized plant if you want it to be pro- ductive enough to pay. It is a variety that seems to hit every buyer's fancy, on account of its beautiful markings, fullness and size, and it will always bring a little more money than any ordinary sort. It seems to do best with but a moderate amount of feeding and in a rather cool house. I had no crimson this season that gave satisfaction and am at sea as to what to plant, but shall try a few of the newer ones, as, like the yellows, we need one in this color to plant in moderate quanti- .ties to meet the demands upon a general supply of carnations. This about covers the ground, so far as I have tested varieties, but, in addition to the standard sorts, I have had three houses of California varieties under trial and among them were some fine commer- cial and several good exhibition kinds. The cream of the lot are Leslie Paul, Ethel Crocker and Elsie Ferguson. The last two have been in continuous bloom ASPIDIUM ACROSTICHOIDES. since the first of October and do not seem to know when to quit. They are both la'rge flowered, long, stiff stemmed vari- eties with good calyx; Crocker will aver- age from three to three and one-half inches. It will be introduced next season and I predict for it a future greater than that achieved by William Scott. Fergu- son is an odd-colored sort that some of the storemen seem to think will not sell but I venture the assertion that it will not be many years before these odd shades become quite popular with cut flower buyers. Leslie Paul is similar to Maud .\dams in color but has a much larger and fuller flower. It is built almost on the lines of Mrs. Bradt but has a much stronger stem and produces more flowers to the plant. A singular thing with all of these California sorts is that they resent too much feeding and do best with but ordi- nary culture. Albert M. Herr. ADVICE FOR the CARNATION SOCIETY. Still nothing accomplished! This is surprising, considering that some great Solomon Wise signing himself as "X." instead of "Sol." in your issue of April 29, has seen fit to amuse himself at the expense of gentlemen from Podunk county. One would think from the way "X." writes that he had a whole lot of advice himself which he could impart to others, and I believe he is aching to give it, only for the fact that it would keep up the record of no two alike, and that there would only be -t,S99 mules left to give their opinion. He therefore consoles himself as does a judge after the jury has disagreed, and says "no verdict." How- easy to say! I would not ask him for a solution of the problem of ho w to arrange a scale, because he would claim that the convention hall was the only place for such things. In that case he must be as ignorant of the size of 4900 Podunkers as the Podunkers are ot the size of this country. Just imagine the time it would take 4900 carnation cranks to express themselves at a convention, allowing they could all talk as freely as "X." him- self, but as "X." seems to be so good a mathematician, he could probably tell us just how many months, even to the second, it would take and save us all from further trouble. I should think "X.'s" conscience would be smitten when using up so much valua- ble space in the American Florist, all to no purpose, other than referring to "Frelinghuysen" and Mr. Kohlbrand, and giving a hint to the effect that this country is larger now than before the Spanish war. It would be very interest- ing to some of us, for one so learned in mathematics as "X." to tell us just how much larger this country is now than it was before the war. Down here in Podunk county we have not read any news about bringing Cuba or the Philip- pines and squeezing them in between any of the states he mentions, or that Cuba was not a country by itself any more. With all "X.'s" criticism he does not dis- approve of anj'thing, not even that the plant has no use as a guide to a would- be purchaser, or the cheerful gentleman's suggestion of judging the variety at its home cannot become feasible. I would advise "X." to turn over a new leaf, and if he cannot do something for us through the press more practical than criticising as mules those who only give their humble opinion, why, let them alone, and they will cowardly work out something before the next convention that will be more satisfactory to all. In closing allow me to state that a goodlj- number of us Podunkers are members of the A. C. S. and wealthy enough to pay our yearly dues, but can- not raise the price to travel from 500 to 2000 miles to a convention, and when we do attend are so nou plussed with the way these men of the world rush mat- ters that we cannot keep up with them. Coming from Pumpkinville Center, we do not realize what has happened until we get home. Then some one asks what we think about it, and then our only medium to do any good is the press. Podunk. Aspidium Acrostichoides. The Christmas fern, Aspidium acrosti- choides, here illustrated, is one of the most satisfactory of our native ferns for house decoration, and where good speci- mens can be secured it is as beautiful as many of the high-priced greenhouse sorts. 1236 The American Florist. May 13, It is common in shady woods, especially where the soil is rocky, and because of this characteristic is sometimes known locally as the "rock fern," though it does not grow directly upon the rocks. It is evergreen and grows in crowns from a chaffy root stock, and the chief difficulty in securing handsome specimens is that these crowns do not arise from a single point on the root stock, but are some- what scattered. The fionds are rather large, usually from one to two feet in length, and are simply pinnate, the pinna being numer- ous and prolonged on the upper side at the base to form a half-halberd shape. The margins of the pinna; are serrulate, the teeth terminating in bristly points. All these characteristicscombine to make the fronds very graceful and attractive, though the infertile ones are the more handsome, the pinna- being much more ample, smoother and more shining. The fern shown in the illustration is exceptionally good in form for a single crown and i^ peculiar in not having any fertile fronds, so that it makes a more comely plant than is ordinarily found. It is not at all difficult to combine a num- ber of crowns, so that they shall appear as a single and very graceful plant. These ferns require little care in the house except to be kept moist and not too warm. Being accustomed to the shade, they thrive best in rooms which are not exposed to the sun, which makes them peculiarly acceptable for use indwellings. They succeed well, perhaps best, where little soil is used about the roots, moss being substituted, and the general effect is improved if a pretty species of moss is used for this purpose. F. C. Sears. Wolfville, Nova Scotia. WITH THE GROWERS. WIETOR BROS., ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO. As an exposition of what a few years of hard work and good management can accomplish there is no better example than the establishment of the Messrs. Wietor. The "woods are lull" of glass out at Rogers Park, but by far the larger part of it is devoted to forcing vegeta- bles. It is hardly more than live years ago that the Wietors were, themselves, in this line, but they saw a greater opportunity in catering to man's finer side and determined to leave his gastro- nomic desires to fulfillment by others. Now they confine their energies to roses and carnations and the wisdom of their choice and the foresight which prompted it is attested by a magnificent range of fifty-six houses which have this winter produced as fine stock as has been offered in the Chicago market. Beneath this great expanse of glass they grow, in roses, 40,000 Beauties, 3,000 Brides, 4,500 Bridesmaids, 6,500 Meteors and about 2,000 Pedes. Beauty, as the figures show, is the principal crop and, with the good culture given, is a much more profitable variety than the teas. The experiment of carrying the plants over to a second season was tried with a couple of houses this year but did not prove satisfactory and will not be again attempted. Already two or three houses have been planted with young stock which is in the pink of condition and growing finely. The remaining houses are still in fine shape and are pro- ducing good crops. Even in the rush of spring work they are given careful atten- tion and every plant is nicely tied up. Their efficient foreman, upon whose painstaking methods the Messrs. Wietor place much reliance, is L. Collins, a Cali- fornian whose early training was had at Orange, N. J. He has been with them almost from the beginning. The new rose Liberty is an object of much interest in this establishment. It is viewed with much favor and will be given a large trial as soon as it is offered to the trade. In the carnation houses Triumph, Armazindy, Flora Hill, Lizzie McGowan and Jubilee are the principal varieties, although many other sorts are grown. Triumph and Armazindy are the best money makers, the latter being in par- ticularly high favor because of its gen- eral excellence combined with its wonder- lul freedom of bloom. No record has been kept of its cut for any given time but the houses of it show color to war- rant its esteem. Flora Hill is rated as the best white, although White Cloud is being given a trial and has proven thus far very satisfactory. Some Evelina have done well this season. Of the new varieties America and G. H. Crane are to be given a large showing next year. Nic. Wietor, in company with Peter Reinberg, recently visited the homes of these two sorts and was very favora- bly impressed with them. Little consid- eration is accorded the variegated varie- ties, aside from Armazindy, which is usually classed as a white, and few of them will be accorded room next year. The experience has been that the decided, standard colors, for which there is a never failing demand, are the most profit- able things to grow. Of course there is a batch of seedlings, for no establishment would be complete now-adays without them, but there isn't a Lawson in the lot and only a couple of pinks which will be given bench room for a second year's trial. About 1!()0,000 cuttings have been made and will be planted in the field. This means work, not only in the past but in the future, but that work agrees with the Wietor family is shown by the fact that Mr. Wietor, Sr., now past seventy, is not happv unless he's in the greenhouses and that Nic. who manages the firm's whole- sale house at 51 Wabash avenue, is building for himself one of the finest homes in Rogers Park. It was the inten- tion to have put up some more glass this summer but various things have retarded the work and it will probably have to go over to next year. In the mean time, however, some of the first built houses will be remodeled and the contractors are now: at work on a two- story brick building 35x88 to be occupied by the gardeners. New York. LIGHT CALL FOR FLOWERS AND QUALITY TENDING DOWNWARDS. — CARNATIONS STILL GOOD.— CLUB MEETING. — TREPA- RATIONS FOR THE S. A. F. — PROF. ELSON PROMISED FOR MAY 22, LADIES' NIGHT. — LOCAL NOTES OF INTEREST. The funeral of Mrs. Whitney has made a big call for certain lines of flowers this week, especially orchids, lily of the val- ley, white roses, myosotis and pansies, and the large quantities used has kept the market well balanced on these flowers and the florists in the fashionable neigh- borhoods busy, but other than this tran- sient call the demand in all lines has been exceedingly light and aggregate figures on daily receipts have been forced down very low. More than that, the quality of roses coming in has steadily deteri- orated, the great bulk of the sliipments being of second and third grade. Carna- tions, however, are showing up finely and the quality, on the average, has never been excelled, even Scott, which has been regarded as having seen its best days, coming in with grand flowers and stems two feet and upwards in length. Violets are finished; not a bunch to be seen anywhere. Lilies are doing very poorly. Outdoor lilacs block the way into some of the stores, so plentiful are they and comus, with other outdoor stock, is used for window decoration frequently in place of more costly matirial. The May meeting of the Florists' Club was not as well attended as the import- ance of the subject under discussion would seem to have demanded, but v^as as good in point of numbers as has been usual at this season, when so many members are engrossed in spring plant trade. The discussion on the cut flower business was timely and interesting and a digest of the same will be found in another column. A vote of thanks was extended to Mr. Wood for his talk. Ex- President Henshaw occupied the chair in the absence of the president and vice- president. Mr. Stewart announced, on behalf of the entertainment committee, that Prof. Louis C. Elson, of Boston, would entertain the club on Ladies' Night, May 22, with a lecture on the "Songs of the Sea." There will be no difficulty in securing a big attendance on that night anyhow. Mr. Ward reported for the award committee that theyfound the carnation Marquis worthy of a cer- tificate of merit and the recommendation was duly adopted by vote. A communication from the trustees of the club recommended the appointment of Messrs. P. O'Mara, J. G. Esler, Jas. Dean, C. W. Ward, W. A. Manda, Alex. Wallace, H. A. Siebrecht, C. H. Allen, Eugene Dailledouze, F. W. Bruggerhof, Chas. .\rmitage, John Morris, J. H. Tay- lor, J. N. May and A. L. Don as a com- mittee on the matter of arranging for the convention of the S. A. F. which New York Cit}- expects to secure for 1900, and the recommendation was unani- mously adopted with an amendment making the president of the club chair- man of the committee. On the exhibi- tion table were a number of specimens of a fine pelargonium, a lavender flowered sport from the old General Taylor, named Mrs. Alfred Henderson, shown by John Bimie. The award committee gave it honorable mention. James Hart's daughter, Annie, was married to Mr. J. T. Moran on March 26. Festivitv held sway for two days in West Thirtieth street. E. C. Horan is about to move from his old location in Twenty-ninth street to a commodious store at 47 West Twenty- eighth street. J. P. Cleary has been honored by hav- ing a handsome scarlet geranium named for him by Lehnig & Winnifeld. A greenhouse belonging to Henry Leahy, at Elizabeth, located near the railroad was wrecked bj- a car which jumped the track at that point and plunged into it. J. K. Allen received a severe injury to his knee by a colHsion with another bicy- clist while out on his wheel. A. Herrington expects to sail for Europe in a few days. Visitors: E. M. Wood, Boston; Robert Laurie and John Gibson, Newport, R. I. MiDDLETOwN, CoNN. — H. C. Becbe will move this headquarters from Court street to Ferry street his spring. i8gg. The American Florist. ]237 Philadelphia. LONG BEAUTIES ARE NOW IN THE FAKIRS' STOCK IN TRADE. — A DULL MARKET. — SPRING FLOWERS SHOULD BE GIVEN A SHOW.— RETAILERS ANNUAL HEGIRA. — SOME CHANGES IN BUSINESS AND OTHER NOTES. Beauties by the armful with stems trailing on the pavement are the fakirs' load these days. To bring from six to eight dozen four-foot Beauties to town and take back about $1 per dozen is not, we should think, a very remunerative business. Conditions, however, are such that there seems no alternative. There is an overstock on a dull market. It is much the same with other flowers; there have been quantities of lilacs which sold well at a low price, but they are now done, at least in this neighborhood. We thought daftndils had said their last good bye but we are still to be worried with the stock from "Way Down East," ^'all tied 'round with a woolen string." The quality is all right but one feels that daffodils have held the boards long enough and sweet peas and other sum- mer-like flowers should be given a chance before the season closes. Sweet peas are now to be had in full assortment and of good quality. Prices range from 50 cents to $1 per hundred. Outside lily of the valley is in and sells at $1.50 to $2. Some of the merchant princes are Irosening their grip a little and turning attention to their farms or country seats. H. H. Battles is getting to be quite an e.xpert on fancy farm stock and his Delaware county estate, to which he has moved for the summer, is a delightful spot, an ideal place for rest and recrea- tion. Robert Crawford is improving his country placeatSeacancalsoin Delaware countj-. Mr. Crawford is so used to city life that it may take him some time to get accustomed to a pastoral existence. "We have no doubt, however, that he will return to his city residence in the fall much refreshed and better able for the hurly-burly of a winter's campaign. Wm. Neiman, of Sixth and Somerset streets, is tearing out his cut flower store and refitting the whole interior. He will, on June first, open a thirst parlor for the sale of spiritual comforts for flo- rists and all others having the necessary exchange. Robert Craig has just returned from Boston and reports having found general contentment in horticultural circles in that neighborhood and that the boys were, if possible, more sociable than ever. Ruppert Kiehnle has purchased the flower stand in the Haseltine building, Chestnut street above Broad. Frederick Stocker, of Second and Brown streets, who for some years past has conducted a retail store, died Satur- day, April 29, of pneumonia. M. B. Bunker and wife, of Boston, were recent visitors. K. Boston. DULL TIMES AND LOW PRICES. FOR CUT FLOWERS. — THE MAY E.XHIBITION. — FINE CALCEOLARIAS. — TWO NEW PALMS. — NOTES OF BLOOM I.\ ARNOLD ARBORETUM. — EFFECTS OF WINTER. — PROSPERITY IN THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — BRIEF MENTION. Dull times have struck the flower trade during the past week. For the first time this season good carnations have touched 50 cents a hundred. Roses are more than abundant; thereceipts havedoubled in quantity, partly because the general production is heavier and partly because many out of town growers whose pro- duct has been devoted to local trade all winter are now forcing their surplus on this market, which is in no condition to make any satisfactory disposition of it. Lilies show no signs of prosperity as yet, although those that can be had in good condition for Decoration Day will no doubt bring a good price, but the lily trade has been the poorest on record for the weeks succeeding Easter. Outdoor lily of the valley is being received from points further south and is having a dis- astrous eflect, as usual, on the forced crop. White stocks of superior quality are very abundant. Fine pansies cut in branches with foliage are plentiful and that is the way to cut them. The annual May exhibition at Horti- cultural Hall waswell worthy of the large number of visitorsthatcame. Thecalceo- larias were the best ever seen here, which is saying considerable, as these plants have always been a leading feature of the May show. John Barr was the only exhibitor in this class and took all the premiums. His plants were, individually and collectively, superb. Kenneth Fin- layson was in evidence with a showy group of azaleas, a choice set of amaryl- lises and a collection of hard wooded plants such as boronias, epacrises, ericas and pimeleas, a class in which his reputa- tion as a grower is well established. C. H. Souther showed half a dozen hand- some pelargoniums, James Comley a table of rhododendron blooms and J. E. Rothwell a group of choice orchids. Wm. Donald, gardener to J. S. Bailey, was awarded a silver medal for Areca Ilsemanni and a certificate for Licuala Jeanenceyi, two pretty new palms that were greatly admired. J. E. Rothwell received a certificate for a spike of Pha- kt-nopsis grandiflora showing superior cultivation. W. N. Craig made a good display of hardy narcissi and tulips, Mrs. Gill some fine pansies and the Harvard Botanic Garden a collection of hardy herbaceous flowers. Early flowering trees and shrubs are making the Arnold Arboretum a popular spot once more. Among the most effect- ive things at present iu bloom are Prunus nigra, the wild Canadian plum; Prunus triloba, the single form from the moun- tains of Pekin; Prunus Satsuma, a grand species from Japan; Pyrus Japonica pj-gma;a, a low growing orange-ver- milion flowered variety, which, by the way, is a valuable subject for forcing; the anielanchiers and the forsyth'as. A ribes, from northwestern China, of as yet unidentified species, is greatly admired for the lovely deep rose color of the flow- ers, and Mr. Dawson regards it asavalu- ble addition to the list of forcing shrubs, but has doubts as to its hardiness. The magnolias have had rare good fortune this spring, blooming well without any injury to the blossoms Speaking of the frcqu-nt failure to germinate magnolia seeds, Mr. Dawson says that the trouble is caused by leaving the pulp on the seeds. This should always be rubbed oft" before sowing. The recent "not weather has disclosed many winter-killed trees and shrubs that had previously been overlooked. Even the hemlocks and white pines on the northwest side of plantations are brown tipped, and spi- raeas of the ulmifolia type are injured generally. A recent frost struck the larches viciously, browning the tips of the young sprouts. At the May meeting of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society forty new applications for life membership were received and three ballot boxes were brought into requisition. This remark- able accession is regarded as an expres- sion of approval of the society's action in deciding to build a new hall and of the site selected for the same. Robert Cam- eron has been appointed a member of the plant committee to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Bowditch. The customary brilliant display of tulips, hyacinths and other spring flow- ering bulbs is being made on the public garden and large crowds of admirers are at-.racted. The winter has been hard on the bulbs, many of which failed to root and so rotted in the ground. Cercidophyllum Japonicum is blooming at Prof. Sargent's grounds this season for the first time. L. H. Foster, the king of "Boston fern" growers, is contemplating a trip to Europe next month. M. B. Bunker has gone on a visit to Philadelphia. Pittsburg. NO CHANGE IN THE MARKET. — SWEET PEAS THE ONLY OVERSUPPLY. — RUSH OF OUTDOOR WORK. — TREE PLANTING CUT SHORT. — THE DAMAGE BY COLD. — PLANT SALES ACTIVE. — A UNIQUE FUNERAL DE- SIGN.— BOTANICAL SOCIETY MEETS. There has been no special change in the cut flower market the past week. There is no surplus except in sweet peas, which have become a glut. The supply of choice flowers does not exceed the demand, but the May flowers are coming iu very freely and affect all greenhouse stock. Roses range in price from $3 to $6 per 100; carnations $1.50 to $3. Harrisii lilies are going out and sell at a very low figure. A few auratums have made their appear- ance, but are rather slow sale. Owing to the fine weather, people are anxious to have their outdoor planting done, making business rather brisk for the thrifty florist and nurseryman. The tree planting season was cut very short. The warm weather came on so suddenly, bringing out the foliage and buds, that transplanting had to be stopped. There being an unusual demand for trees and shrubs, some orders had to be delayed until the fall planting. Last winter tested the hardiness of many of our plants and shrubs, particularly the California privet, which in our section has been largely planted in the last few years. It was considered very hardy, but this winter has proved very disastrous to it. The older plants seemed to have suffered most, many of them being frozen down to from eight to twelve inches from the ground. Some hedges which have been the pride of their owners will have to be entirely removed. The market is fairly alive with plants of all kinds and the demand is very good. The plant peddlers' wagons, loaded with every kind of stock, are seen in great numbers in residence districts. Something unusual in funeral work was a design executed by Randolph & McClements a few days ago and sent to Cleveland, Ohio. It consisted of a valise l.'^x24 inches, made of white carnations; the handle was of pink. The three-foot base was made of loose white roses and ferns. The Botanical Society held its regular monthly meeting in Carnegie Hall May 4-. The subject discussed was "The Flesh Eating Plants," by Prof. Edward Ryneardson, who also demonstrated some phases of plant physiology by a series of interesting experiments. The society has a large membership and always has very interesting as well as instructive meetings. G. Oesterle. 1238 The American Florist. May 13^ IfiHiiE S^^mmmm iFiL@@i!@ir Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate, 81.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Pogition Gnaranteed. Discounts, 6 times B per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the bacfe pages. The AdvertlBlntf DeFariment of the American Florist 1b for FlorlstB. Seedsmen. Nureerymen, and dealers In wares pertalnlLg tu those lines Only. Orders lor lesi than one-hall inch >pace not accepted. AdvertlBements must reach us by Wednesday to se- oiire Insertion In the Issue f orthe following Saturday. Addreis THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. The largest plant house in the world is the famed temperate house at Kew. It is 582 feet long, 138 feet in width at the broadest part and sixty feet high in the grand center. Reappraisements at the New York Custom House have recently resulted in increased valuations on thujas, clematis, magnolias, hydrangeas, Manetti stocks, Clematis viticella, wistaria and other lines, at which importers protest. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Soci- ety has received from the American Rose Company, of Washington, D. C, $50 to be awarded as a prize in February, 1900, to the exhibitor of the best seedling car- nation plant purchased from said com- pany before September 1, 1899. Dealers in all kinds of trees, shrubs, plants, roots and seeds will find it an advantage to advise retail customers to label all new purchases carefully, with name of plant, firm by whom supplied, date of planting, etc. Such action will increase sales of labels and educate the novice to a better appreciation of things horticultural. The damages which a florist may recover for injury to plants by escaping gas, says the Chicago Daily News, are held, in Dow vs. Winnipesankee Gas and Electric Company (N. H.), 42 L, R. A. 569, not to include any injury to his business reputation on account of sales of damaged plants, as that is conjectural and too remote to be allowable. "How To Grow^ Chrysanthemums." This is a well illustrated pamphlet issued by American Gardening, of New York, and contains seventy-three pages devoted to select articles from the col- umns of that journal. The articles were written by well-known experts and cover such topics as "Growers' Calendar," "Specimen Bush-Grown Plants," "Cult- ure and Management," "Fertilizers and Manures," "Fungous Diseases," "Seed Saving, ' etc. Home Mixing of Fertilizers. Bulletin No. 100 of the Ohio Experi- ment Station is devoted to the home mixing of fertilizers. It is stated that home mixed fertilizers are equally as effective as the ready mixed and can be prepared at a much less expense, the sav- ing having been in some cases as much as 331 3 per cent. A great deal of valua- ble information is also given regarding different materials and their composition — all in a very plain and readable man- ner, largely avoiding scientific terms. Full directions as to selection of mate- rials and the mechanical part of the work are given and the bulletin should he of great interest to those using chemical fertilizers. Greenhouse Building. Philadelphia. — Alexander Scott, two rose houses 25x237. Wilkesbarre, Pa. — Geo. Fancourt, three rose houses 20x150. Waukegan, 111. — R. Douglas & Sons, range of houses. West Newbury, Mass. — T. J. King, rose house. Holbrook, Mass. — Lively & Bond, two greenhouses. Moline, 111.— Julius Staack, one house 22x128, one house 17x118. Templeton, Mass. — R. D. Greenwood, one greenhouse. Floral Park, N. Y.— C. H. Allen, one carnation house. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Crabb & Hun- ther, carnation house 35x150, violet house 24x130. Chicago.— J. J. Mitchell, Fiftieth street and Woodlawn avenue — George Wood- ward, Gr. — violet house 10.x30, rose house 17x30, bulb house 10x30, exten- sion to palm house 18x30. Jacob Horless, four houses. Michael Becker, two commercial houses. Southport, Conn. — O. G. Jennings, range of conservatories each 55 feet long. Killingly, Conn. — Hon. J. W. Doane, one conservatory. Middletown, Conn. — Henry C. Beebe, one greenhouse. Middleboro, Mass.— N. W. Keith, one greenhouse. lola, Kan. — Harmon & Ellis Co., green- house 16x50 with sales room. Deerfield, 111. — Louis Dreher, three violet houses. New Albany, Ind — J. G. Bettman, rebuild range of houses. J. Losson,smilax house. A. Rasmussen, two houses. New Haven, Conn. — Karl Rosien, two carnation houses. New Durham, N J. — Rudolph Asmus, three houses each 150 feet long. Warren, Mass — Seymour Bros., two houses each 125 feet long. Natick, Mass. — Waban Rose Conserva- tories, one house 24x300. Cromwell, Conn— A. N. Piei'son, ten houses each 300 feet in length. Holbrook, Mass.— F. T. White, three houses, each 11x60. Applving Bone and Ashes to Soil. In reply to "R.," I wish to say that I know perfectly well that the conjunction of wood ashes .and any fertilizer that con- tains ammonia will set that ammonia free, but perhaps I was not explicit enough in my instructions. We take the bone meal and wood ashes and mix them on the floor of the workshop and apply at once to the carnation beds and follow this up with a complete stirring of the soil, so as to get them well mixed with it; with four men, two applying the mixt- ure and two stirring it in, a house is gone over very quickly and, while I am not prepared to say that we do not lose some of the ammonia, I am prepared to say that we can get better results from the mixture than we can from either alone, and results are what we are after, even at the expense of a little ammonia. It would certainly be a waste of material to mix wood ashes with any other fertil- izing ingredient and not use it at once. Albert M. Herr. The Aster Disease. We have received the following commu- nication on the aster disease from Prof. A. F. Woods, Division of Vegetable Phys- iology and Pathology, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C, "We have had a great deal of corre- spondence during the past two or three years in regard to the disease of the China aster. We have examined many specimens of the diseased plants and have come to the conclusion that the trouble is undoubtedly due to a fungus closely related to the one which produces the wilt of watermelon, cow peas and cotton, viz., a fusarium, species not yet deter- mined. We have recommended that growers be careful not to plant asters in soil where they have before been grow- ing, and especially where the disease has appeared. Whenever a diseased aster shows itself it should be destroyed and the soil immediately around the roots should be thrown out. We hope to be able to thoroughly study the life history of the fungus at some time, and shall be glad to receive material from any of the readers of your paper or your correspond- ents." Foliage of Rubbers and Bananas Scalded. Ed. Am. Florist: — In a resent issue one of your correspondents complains of his plants burning and hints of water in the laps, or blisters as possible causes. Any one who has been much in a greenhouse has noticed bright spots on the walks and other objects at a distance from the glass. These bright spots will be found to be where the light is brought to a focus after passing through glass of uneven thickness, usually panes with one thin edge. This glass has usually one surface plain and the other curved and brings both the light and the heat to a focus, just as a burning glass does. These "burning glasses," as they may be called, may be detected before they are put into the roof by holding the separate pieces up and letting the sunlight pass through them. Vary the distance from the glass to the ground or whatever the light falls on, for a glass that will not burn at one distance may at another. Usually the burning is done at a distance of several feet. The best grades of glass will be found very even in thickness and but lit- tle need be feared from burning when they are used, but the cheaper grades should all be tested before they are put into a roof where valuable plants are to be housed and all bad pieces discarded. Jackson, Miss. G. W. McCluer. Field Mice. Ed Am. Florist: — Can some reader of your paper give me a remedy for field mice in hotbeds and greenhouses? Subscriber. Our best remedy has always bcfn the use of sweet corn soaked in a solution of strychnine', taking care that all the water is absorbed by the corn, which is easily managed by using hot water sufficient to half cover the corn and leaving it to soak in a warm place out of reach until it is again dry. The kernels can then be scattered in the runs or about their haunts, and we have never found it to fail, as it is only the germ that they eat, and this is the part of the kernel that is absorbent. Failing the above, tr\- cats as a preventive rather than a curative measure. The field mouse makes a "run" very similar to that of the mole. E. O. Orpet. j8gg. The American Florist. 1-239 Fumigation With Cyanide. State Entomologist W. G. Johnson, of Maryland, is busy with fumigations with hydrocyanic gas. After many experi- ments he has adopted the following proportionsof water, cyanide and sulphu- ric acid as safest and yet most efiective. He employs one-fourth of a gramme of cyanide for each cubic foot of air space, fifty per cent greater weight of acid than ■cyanide and fifty per cent greater weight of water than acid. That is, if two ounces of cyanide are required, the quan- tities of sulphuric acid and water are three ounces and four and a half ounces respectively. The operation of fumigating is per- formed by placing the stock in an air- tight room the exact cubical contents of which has been ascertained. The proper amount of water is placed in an earthen jar and the right quantity of sulphuric acid measured out and poured into it. Thus far the work is unattended by danger but the addition of the already ascertained and prepared quantity of cyanide must be attempted with the greatest caution, for the resultant gas will be death to anything which breathes. Prof. Johnson sets his jar of water and acid just inside the door of the fumigat- ing room, reaches inside, drops the little package of cyanide, quickly withdraws his arm and shuts the door. An even safer way for the novice is to have the cyanidesuspendedoverthe jarby a string in such a way that it can be lowered from the outside without opening the door at all. A half hour should be allowed for the gas to do its work and after the room is thrown open fifteen minutes should elapse before anyone is allowed to enter. Chicago. THE RETURN OF THE FAKIR. — AN OUTLET FOR LOW GRADE G9ODS CAUSES ALL PRICES TO STIFFEN.— GOOD ROSES NOT TOO PLENTIFUL. — THE MATTER OF P. MO- NIES.— SOME VERY BIG LOSSES. — A STORY OF MRS. BRADT. — A CHANGE IN BUSINESS. — GREENHOUSE BUILDING. — NOTES. The wholesalers take a more roseate ■view of life this week and it is all on account of the fakir. Thatmuch abused, but oft-times needful gentleman is again doing business. The result isquite appa- rent. With an outlet for the poor stock the prices on first-class goods are well maintained and the averages are as high as can be expected at this season. Good roses are shortening up, although some very fine long stemmed Beauties are offered daily at Bassett & Washburn's, Wietor's, Reinberg's, Budlong's and Prince's. There is, however, still an over supply of short flowers and mildew also seems to be in full crop with many growers, probably because they stopped firing with the few warm days of three weeks ago. The Jubilee seems to be the only carnation which is in the least ofT crop, for the daily shipments of other sorts are enormous and it is a surprise that the consumption is as great. The market is now well supplied with southern piconies but there promises to be a shortage at the time the local crop is usually deluging the market. The alternate freezing and thawing did untold damage in local fields, causing the roots to rot, something heretofore unheard of. In most places some varieties escaped with little damage and it is peculiar that the sorts which sufTered in some localities came through safely in others, while nearly every grower lost his stock of the common Pjeonia officinalis. A. Kenni- cott estimates his loss at $15,000 and Klehm's Nurseries are even heavier suf- ferers as, aside from their pajonies and outdoor bulbs, they lost nursery stock, pears, grapes and roses, which have always been considered perfectly hardy. Bassett & Washburn report that Mrs. Bradt has proven their most profitable carnation this season. They had (1,000 plants and have had a very steady crop all winter. They have found, of course, that it is not so free a bloomer as many sorts, but is a strong grower, such as will not do well on light sandy soil, and with plenty of feeding and care it should be profitable for every one. Bassett & Washburn will double their planting of the variety next season as even now, when good flowers of most sorts go at one cent, this brings threecents and there are not enough to fill orders. Louis Dreher has sold his establishment at Sibley, III., to its former owner, Mr. Deahl, who has been in California for several years, and has bought the Fred. Schwab range of six houses at Deerfield, 111. He will take possession May 15, and will at once build three new houses and will devote the entire place to grow- ing violets for the Chicago market, hav- ing already achieved distinction in that line. Adam Zender is building three rose houses 20x150 feet and the Chicago Car- nation Company is planning another increase in its glass, this time a large one. John Muno is also building four houses 20x150. Edward N. Kring, of Kring Bros., Fairbury, 111., is in town this week on his wedding trip. Mr. King and Mattie A. Henry were married Wednesdav, May 10, at Pontiac, 111. There are large quantities of good lilacs in the market and some of the best comes from A. B. Austin, Downer's Grove. It sells better than did the first ship- ments. Walter Kreitling and Phil. Hauswirth attended an important meeting of the Order of Red Men, at Bloomington, early in the week and returned Thursday. Lily of the valley is poor, callas and Harrisii are shortening up, violets are gone and bulb stuff is virtually all cut. Robert Spero, representing Charles Zinn & Co., New York, was in town this week. The health of Mr. and Mrs. McAdams is now improving as rapidly as can be expected. Bedding plants will be discussed at the next meeting of the Florists' Club, May 19. George Bartholomew is successor to Bartholomew & Cowdrey at Mayfair. A. Dimmock, New York, has been in town for several days. Wm. O'Connell, the pioneer Chicago fakir, died April 29. SITUATIONS. WANTS, FOR SALE. tlon. Caah must accompany order. Plant adrs. not admitted under this head. Bvery paid subscrtber to the Amehioak Florist for the year I8a9 Is entitled to a flve-Une want adv. (Bltuailonsooly) free to be used at any time during the year. SITUATION WANTED-By Bood all-around florist. Private or commercial: single , Swiss-French. EiMir. Letba, Gen. Delivery, Dansvtlle. N. Y. SITUATION WANTED -By rose Erower to take charge of section of houses. Al references. Ad- dress R P. care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED -- By experienced EORllsh gardener and tlorlst; private place preferred. dddresB Cal., care American I? lorlst, Chicago. 8ITUATION WANTED— By practical florist, good grower of cut flowers and plants; single, m ddle age, Ljerman. References. U. cure Am. Florist. SITUATION WANTBD-By single young man. sober and reliable, not afraid of worn: 7 years' expe- rience. Address Thko. Lawrence. General Delivery. Paducah. Ky. SITUATION WANTED— Bv up-to-date grower of flrst-class ro'^es, carnations, 'mums, violets, etc . urklDg foreman. Al propagator. Best of refer- ences. Sober. Address ) American Florist. Chicago. Sr_ _______ _ place by a first class grower ot roses, carnations, 'mums ann vlolpts Best of references furnished from prominent firm'*. Addr. GROWER, 'l^i Ontario St., Chlcigo. w ANTED-Good florist Apply J. K. Howard, not Springs, Ark. W^ BAS.SETT & WASHBLTRX, Hinsdale. III. w ANTED- Experienced man to lake care of sec- tion of rose houses; stnule man preferred Reimjgkg Bros .51 Wabash Ave , ChlcaKO. W^ WANTED TO RENT -A few greenhouBes by a flrst class grower; must be In fair condition. Chicago or west preferred, ('an give good e F A C, care American florist. WANTED--At once, a good afl-around single tlorlat on commercial place. Man handy with toots pre- ferred. Good wages to right man. Slate experience. WANTED- At once, a single, all-around florist and grower of general greenhouse stock, sober and honest; steady work year around and good wages for the right party. Address P. O- Box 805. Salt Lake City. Utah. WANTED— A good all-around greenhouse man for growing roses, carnations and general green- house stock Must have references as lo ability. Wages $25. ml per month with board, lodglnif, etc. German preferred. Apply to O. G. JOHN.soN, Kingston. Ont.. Canada. WANTED AT ONCB-A young man with a prac'I- cal knowledtie ot palms, dracienas and foliage plants, to take churge of a commercial establlah- ment In Cuba. A great chance for the right man. None but a hustler of steady habits and undisputed ability need answer this. A single man preferred. For particulars, stating experience, age and refer- ences, apply t*. O. Box lo5T. Boston, Mass. F lOR S\LE— Four greenhouses, nearly new. Good ■ land. A. CLAUS. Springfield, 111. FOR SALE —Stock of 23 large greenhouses— cut flowers and plants. Good retail trade ; good lease, north side Chicago. Cash or real estate. Address /. care American Florist. FOR SALE— Exceptional opportunity to purchase a florist business at a decided bargain, In a county seat city, 95 ojlles from Chicago. No opposition. Full particulars. Address W. J Miller, 4u:i Water St.. Livingston Co., Ponllac, 111. ___ - ■ ^ Bfc ■ modern ^greenhouses Wanted To Rent ^t" aiS^ oV vicinity. Address WOOD, care American Florist. T70P ^AT TT *-^^- ^'"- ^ ^'*^^' '^** rV-/Ix \Dr\l^l^* boxes; gulf cypresssash Imrs, 3 coats p;iint— all used one ye:ir, very cheap. Address McLENECAN BROS., Reading, Pa. FOR SALE CHEAP. A well established florist business with 35,000 square feet of glass, well stocked 'ilh paints, etc., situated in the center of a For full particulars and price, address W. care American Florist. Chicago. riORIST OR GROWER WANTED. Alirst-class man or lady florist would have a good chance to take part interest in one of the best florist establish- ments in the west, either as partner or manager VOLK & STEWART, norists, Milwaukee and Oneida Sts., MILWAUKEE, WIS. FOR SALE-RARE CHANCE. A well established and paying flori-st business, consisting of 12,000 square feet of glass, centrally located on principal thoroughfareof thriving city in gas belt; population 35,000. Only greenhouse within city limits. Reason for selling, death of proprietor. For particulars address MRS. HENRY MICHEL. Grant Co.. MARION, IND. 12iO The American Florist. May 13, St. Paul. ODES TO SPRING ARE NOW IN ORDER. — TRADE BRISK. — BRIGHT PROSPECT FOR MEMORIAL DAY. — A LARGE FUNERAL. — REMOVALS. — PERSONAL DOINGS. Spring came on with a rush and all vegetation bounded into life atone jump; consequently everyone has heen very busy. In cut flowers there has been a steady demand for everything salable and nothing has gone to waste. Funeral work has been in good demand, giving an outlet to the shorter stemmed, second grade flowers that are always so plenti- ful at this season of the year. A large number of rose and carnation plants have been thrown out to make room for bedding stock, thus decreasing the cut somewhat. Prices on first-class flowers are well maintained. Violets are all gone, the heat of the past ten days hav- ing shriveled the blooms to mere points. Some bulbous stock is still on the mar- ket, but sells slowly. The doom of the Dutch hyacinth and tulip is slowly but surely coming. Let our friends in Hol- land take notice. The sale of bedding plants is just com- mencing and promises to Ije brisk. Advance orders for filling vases, beds and window boxes would indicate a heavy business in that line later on. With the dawn of better times, peace in the Phil- ippines now assured and patriotism strengthened by the stirring events of the year just passed. Decoration Day trade should be the best on record. From reli- able sources in the south coraes the news that there will be no gardenias this year. With the increased demand for flowers, we should make careful preparations to supply them. The funeral of Wm. Donaldson, of Min- neapolis, called for one of the largest floral displays ever seen at a funeral in the northwest. L. L. May & Co. made a unique design, a mound of violets and lilies of the valley four and one-halt feet in diameter and three and one-half feet in height; 10,000 violets and several hun- dred lilies of the valley were used with good effect. The florists who had to remove their stands from the city market on account of its being remodeled have rented side- walk space around a triangular building in the vicinity of the old market. Charles Vogt has located in the end store of the building, having a large light store front- ing on three streets. R. C. Seegar has also rented a store in the same building. C. C. Pollworth, of Milwaukee, was a recent caller, booking orders for bulbs, plants, boxes and florists' supplies. C. S. Ford, Jr., representing A. Herr- mann, ol New York, was also a visitor. Felix. Whitestone, N. Y.— Arnold & Bind- bamer have dissolved partnership. The business will be continued by John Bind- hamer. FOR MEMORIAL DAY. ...Hardy Cut Ferns NEW CROP. BOUQUET GBEEW, GALAX LEAVES, MOSS. LAUREL. &c., &c. Place your oraers now, with He UIDTCnOn n chapman Place. ■ Ci nAltirUnll) BOSTON. MASS. WHEAT SHEAVES Made of the Fii urade. We are which wf fiDd i 19-21 .RANDOLPH. ST. CM I CAG O selected Stock, strictlv fresh and up to iins; night and day to fill our orders, isiuf everyday. All Florists want them. 5 Der cent Disc FLAT SHEAVES. AA length. 12 Id.. each, 10c I A length, loi^ In .each, l.ic B •■ 17 •• 25c C ■■ IH ■• 35c D •• 21^^ " 45c I nt on all Orders of a Dozen or More. SOLID SHEAVES. AA height, 11 In . each. 40c I A height. 15 In,, each. ,>5c 28 aoc OPEN OR BASKET SHEAVES, A. .. ,(Mc I B .. . .76c I C . 90o I D. .. Lynch's She 76 Wabash Ave, CHICAGO. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CniCAGO. Wholesale Dealers and OiiA CljkiAiJkMJh Growers of but TlOWerS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALL ^ Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash- ington St., Chicago. Write for special Quotations on large orders. WHOLESALE GROWER or ROSES. DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS. J. A. 6UDL0NG, 37-39 Randolph Street. «. G. PRINCE & CO. Wholesale Got Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. ▲gents for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attention paid to shipping orders. 76 Si 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. E. C. AMLINQ Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, W. S. HErrRON, Mgr CHICAQO. KENNICGTT BROS. GO. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. a2-44 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. WIR8 WORK A SPECIALTY. WIETOR BROS. SUCCKSSORa TO ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO. Wholesale Growers ol CUT FLOWERS 51 WABASH AVENUE, Headquarters ....CHICAQO 1242 The American Florist. May 13, Samuel S. Pennoek. fINE VAILEY AWAYS ON HAND. Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, .PHILADELPHIA, PA. Open Day and Night from 12 a. m. Honday to 10 p. m. Saturday. A select grade of VALLEY on hand the year round. AMERICAN BEAUTIES our specialty. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies. BOSTON... ^ FLOWERS X>i^ ULSTER** ''«\itNN YORK GIVE US A TRIAL.! WE CAN PLEASE YOU. RoseSi Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Ufll C VACTIIIIS Wholesale Com- lllni Fi IVAdlinUf mission Florist, 495 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In KlorlBta' Suppllea & Wire Dealgna. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET, » ST. LOUIS, MO. ^F A oomplete line of Wire Deslgrns. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3134 Olive Street, j* j* jit St. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. EDWARD B.EID, Wholesale Fiorisi 1526 RANSTEAD STREET. Long Distance 'Phone. PHILADELPHIA. Dumont & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Carnations a Specialty«3*t^J* 1305 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. Telephone 3922 D. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Ijong Distance 'Phone Kl-26 D. Consignments of Roses, Carnations, Violets solicited. Mllion W. Woodroffe & Co. Successor to WM. C. SMITH, Wholesale Florist, 1604. LUDLOW STREET. ■«^ PHILADELPHIA. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, 17 N. JUNIPER STREET, ^°^"pS^Sa. PHILADELPHIA, PA. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITKD. SHIPPING UBELS e^ Cut Flowers# br/.e 4^i\h incl.f's. printed m rod ou Kum- nied paper with leaf adopted by the S. .\. V. Prii-e with your card. MX), fc.'S.'i; 10(», W.SO. Sainpie.-j froi'. ILtCTRO or THIS LfAF, POSTPAID, $L25. i8gg. The a American Florist. 1243 THOMAS YOUNG, Jr. Wholesale Florist^ 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Decker, Blauvelt Co. • WHOLESALE FLORISTS • 42 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Telephone 23S7-I8th St. Shipping: orders will receive prompt and careful attention. Top Grade Extra Carnations. JOHN I. RAYNOR, BEAUTIES, BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS. 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. WALTER F. SHERIDAN, -^m FLORIST 39 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. J* Price List on application. J. K. ALLEN, Wholesale Florist. Specialties: AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES AND VIOLETS. Special Stock. 67 W. 28lh St.. NEW YORK CITY. P^Prlce LtstB 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. Telephone 1054-38. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cnt Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Momlne DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Mention the American Florist. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. 30 West 29th Street. Strings 10 feet \oiig, 50 CENTS. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. Mention American Klorist. Choice Carnations Choice Roses .^.^ Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol§5ale [lower/\arK?J5 NEW York, Ma; 10. BOBes, Beanty select 10. '• *' ordinary 5 •' Ulrlch Brunner, Jacq 3 " Bridesmaid. Brtde, Meteor 1. Morgan, Cusln, Perle I Oamatlons fancy 1. Lily of the valley 1 I^llacs per bunch .05 Harrlsll miles 2 Daffodils Mignonette 1. Sweet Peas Catileyas 25. Smllaj: •. 15 Asparagus Adlantnm Buffalo, May 11. Boses, Beauty 3. Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 3. " Perle, NlphetoB 2. 00320.00 .0O@ 8 00 00@ 12.00 00® 5 00 00® 2.00 35® .75 00(940 00 .00®20 00 60 00 1.00 00®35 00 i.OO Smllax 16 Adlantum 1. Hardy Ferns Galax leaves Asparagus. .00® 4.00 00® e.oo 75® 1 60 ,60® 2.00 00® 4.00 00® 25.00 .OUia 1.25 .25 .20 .00@75.00 ooa 8.0O 00® 3.00 .00@ 8 00 00® 3.00 35® 75 00®10.00 rURDY & BLflUVELT Sweet Peas, Roses. Violets, Smilax, Carnations. 57 West 30th St., NEW YORK. Telepho.ve. No. 2tj0t)-38. Daily market quotations to applicants. MILLANG & CO. Gominission Florists 48 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. Please mention the American Florist. ROSES VIOLETS LE.IES JULIUS LANG 53 WEST 30th STRELI NEW YORK CARNATIONS Telephone 913-38. Mention the American Florist. 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 to Shipping Orden. M. A. HART, Commission °'?r Cut Flowers, 44 WEST 29th street, NEW YORK OITY. THE BEST MARKET IN NEW TOBK. 'Phone 1307 3>ith St. Ford Bros... at <^ Wholesale Florists III West 30th Street, NEW YORK. Coniignmentt Solicited. Telephone, 260 38th SL Established 1891. Tel. 1615-38. G. E. BRADSHAW, Cut Flowers WnOlESALE COMMISSION 117 WEST 30th street, ^ Consignments Solicited. NEW YORK. Dagger Ferns s-EE CASH WITH ORDER. Orders of less than 2,000 not accepted. R. A. LEE, Evergreen, Ala. ::::::::;:Successors to LEE, WATKINS & CO. FILL YOUR ORDERS FOR FINE "W^, % d~\ TTT REAUTiEs Law. t. Horan, DRIDESMAIDS RIDES ^^ CARNATIONS. WHOLESALE FLORIST. write for Price list. 34 W. 29th St.,ONEW YORK. Please^raention American Florist when writing. A.r.rSO VIOLETS VALLEY ROMANS NARCISSUS POINSETTIA 1244 The American Florist. May I The Peed TRsi£>e. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. BvKHETT B. Clark, Ptoh. ; Jos. A. boi.oiano, Ist VICB-ereB.; S. F. WiLLARD, Wettersfleld. Conn., Seo'y A. Blanc has a new vegetable. California reports some blight on onion crops; lettuce late. R. Engelmann, Omaha, passed through Chicago this week on his way to Indian- apolis. Thos. a. Cox. of San Francisco, has gone to New York; his company will increase their facilities there the coming season. Having been in America representing K. J. Kuyk, Continental Nurseries, Hille- gora, Holland, and Ghent, Belgium, H. J. Goemans and H. P. Hugenholtz sailed for Europe today. D. I. BusHNELL, ofSt. Louis, has gone to New York to meet his wife, now returning from Italy. Mr. Bushnell will attend the convention of the American Seed Trade Association, at Cincinnati, June 13 to 15. Chas. Parker, of Santa Clara, Cal., has been awarded the government seed contract ior the coming year on a bid of $64.,900. Among other bidders were the Sioux City Nursery and Seed Co. and the Brown Bag Filling Co. Visited Chicago:— S. \. Haines, of S. V. Haines & Co., Minneapolis, Minn.; A. T. Boddington, of Clucas & Boddington Co , New York; Bud 1 Lamberson, Port- land, Ore.; Charles P. Braslan,San Fran- cisco; J. J. Van Waveren, representing L. Van Waveren & Co., Hillegom, Holland. A Question of Names. Your correspondent "J. M." is worried about the slipshod methods of the cata- logue compiler. He says: Why do nearly all writers and catalogue com- pilers write ".Japan" privet, "Japan" maple, etc? Why is it not written Japanese? Should we write England oak, Ireland Yew, Scotland fir when raentionins those trees? "J. M." has my entire sympathy. Like the late lamented Robert Louis'Steven- son, I have conniption fits when I hear a man say Scotch when he ought to say Scottish, and English when he means British, and Bobbie Burns when he means Robert Burns. Robbie Burns is bad enough, but Bobbie— the Lord preserveus! But what are we going to do about it? Until the Almighty makes man different frorn what he is, custom and force of habit will be stronger than grammar or common sense. Will the Chinese stop pinching the feet of their women or the occidental the waist merely because com- mon sense says they ought to? Perish the thought! And as to saying Japan for Japanese, let me ask 'J. M." how it would sound to say Michiganese grown potatoes or Massachusettsese grown pa^onies or Californiaese grown callas? And so on ad infinitum. After all, common usage is stronger than grammar and, as a matter of tact, antedates it, and if gram mar and euphony do not harmonize so much the worse for grammar. Let "J. M." possess his soul in patience. The English language is the most accommodating under the sun and one might as well try to whistle down the wind as to stop its onward prog- ress. So long as we have grammar enough to be able to make ourselves clearly understood we can rub along and need not worry about unimportant details. Let the men of action make the language — the grammarian can come along afterwards and make the best he can of it. G. C. Watson. Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists Received. The Suburban Equipment Co., New York, N. Y., designers and contractors; Henry \V. Gibbons, New York, N. Y., greenhouse building and heating; Pine- hurst Nurseries, Pinehurst, N. C, seeds; D. S. Grimes &: Son, Denver, Colo., seeds; James Galen, Bethesda, Pa ,fertis, shrubs and seeds; Suzuki & lida. New York, N. v., bulbs, seeds and plants; Koster & Co., Boskoop, Holland, trees, shrubs and plants; Bas.sett & Washburn, Chi- cago, 111 , cut flowers and florists' designs. Milwaukee. Our daily papers have lately devoted considerable spacetoadiscussion of park board afl'airs, much of which would be of no value here. It has, however, been gratifying to note how quickly a state- ment reflecting unkindly upon Mr. J. A. Pettigrew, made by the former president of the board, was refuted in a gentle- manly but firm and vigorous manner. This market is now quite overstocked with flowers. C. B. W. New Haven, Conn. Cut flower business put on a summer appearance last week, and plants sell rather slowly, it being too cold night and morning. Bulb stock of all kinds is very plentiful but there is little demand. J. N. Champion had a rather attractive carnation window last week. There were vases often of the leading varieties, Mrs. George M. Bradt, Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson, Empress, Flora Hill, Jubilee, Eldorado, Mrs. Frances Joost, Arma- zindy, Rose Queen and Daybreak. Karl Kosien is building two new and modern carnation houses each 18x95. Mr. Fillow, of Fillow cS: Banks, the extensive growers of carnations at West- port, was a visitor Monday. G. H. Orange, N. J. Superintendent William Macmillan, of Essex county parks, addressed the New Jersey Floricultural Society on the even- ing of May 1, discussing planting and giving some excellent advice to florists and gardeners who are called upon to transplant trees and nursery stock. He said that the smaller the tree the greater would be the planter's success and remarked that he had many times moved trees from six to sixteen inches in diame- ter which had lived for ten years, but which had been dying all that time. There are many popular fallacies in tree planting, and one ot them is that of the necessity of digging a big ball of earth. However, the wrapping with cloths will tend to preserve the fibrous roots. "Not one tree in fifty," said Mr. Macmillan, "is given sufficient space in the pit dug for its reception. Five or six feet is usu- ally the extent of the space prepared and the growing tree soon occupies this and reaches gravel or the flagstones of city streets, in street plantii'.g prepare as large a pit as possible, the larger and deeper the better. It is very important that the soil should be in a condition to crumble. Pack the soil well around the the ball, giving air no chance to reach the roots; I have found it to be fatal. When the space is two-thirds full pour in two or three pails of water and fill in the dry soil. Never water the surface." In the discussion which followed it was asserted that it makes little difterence which season is chosen for planting trees, l)Ut the average florist should do the work in the fall, when he can give it more attention than he can in the spring, when everything must be seen to in a week or so. It was reiterated that the florist should, in self defense, combat hiscustom- ers' preferences for large trees. J. A. D. QuiNCY, III — Heckenkamp & Blaes- sing report spring business as better than at any time in the past five years. West Chester, Pa.— Hoopes Bros. & Thomas and George Achilles hare given their employes a ten per cent increase in wages. Brockton, Mass.— The third exhibi- tion of the Florists' Club was held at the Metropolitan Hotel on May 2. John McFarland and I. B. Thrasher showed some fine carnations. Carl Blomberg presented a paper on "Chemical Analysis of Common Fertilizers." The next meet- ing will be on the evening of May Ki. ALM ^ . fRESn (Zie^^ ON HAND 100 1000 3000 )CosWeddeliana SI. 00 $8.00 $22.50 Kentia Belmoreana 1. 00 6.50 17.50 talania Borbonica 50 2.50 6.50 Pandanus Utiiis 1.50 12..50 36.00 Araucaria Excelsa 1.00 7.50 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 1.25 10.00 Dracaena Indivisa — per oz. ,50c. J. L. SCHILLER, ...404 East 34th Street. NEW YORK CITY. GycasRevolutaf^x^^i^JiiS Acnirlictra variegated leaves. MolJIUIolldi (;luni|>s lor Forcins. SMiiipIc, 411 CIS.; per d.izen, $4.00; piT 100, $30.00. Areca Lutescens Seed, T^tiT''''^' Asparagus Sprengerii Seed, lr-^-:'Z $10. 0(1. Prices now on Harrisii. Loni.Mllorum, Romans, Dutch Bulbs, Kreesias, Callas, etc. H. H. BERGER & CO.. 47 Barclay St., New York. (Established 1878.) r^^rr>OC^ weighing 3 to \y Y L V'l ^S S lbs. each, in J 50-lb. lots and ^^ X ^^ up, 10c. per lb. .^Slf^tn ^ 300 lbs. in one VjtV^lHO order for $25. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK: CHICAGO: 14 Barclay St. 84-86 Randolph St. ^R\G.H Teoj" i8gg. The American Florist. 1245 EXTRA SIZED White Roman Hyacinths. ALL IMPORTED FORCING BULBS AND PLANTS DELIVERED IS to IS otiins. IN CASE LOTS (1500 BULBS), PER 1000 ONLY $15.00. in Season. Separate Importations made of every class. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 84'86 Randolph St.. CHICAGO. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK. ESTABLISHED 1802 SEEDS Gycas Revoluta Stems Irr m 6 to 15 inchfs lo'-g PRICE, $9 00 Per 100 Lt s. Spocial priL-.os on Imt^'h lots. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANOT STREET. NEW YORK JAPANESE Fern Balls. One of the most striking and best paying introductions of recent years. Of easy growth and utiliz- ing none of the space required for other plants, being suspended from the rafters. Orders for next winter and spring delivery booked now. II Broadway, NEW YORK. MAIN OrnCE: 3 Nakamura, YOKOHAMA, J^PAN. HARDY PINKS HICK MAJESTY. SVVV. DE S.\LE, GERTRUME, LAlRiV WII-.MEK, ALBA PIMBRIATA, 2V4 inch, J4.00 per hundred. VIOLETS: Campbell, Russian, California, Luxonne, rrincess of Wales, Swaulev White, aVi-iueh $3.00 per hundred. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Hlease mention American Florisl. m^^^^^^^^^^^i^^^^0^^^^^^^0^0^^t^^»0^^*^*^^^*^^ ' BflRNMRT & SON. Vogelenzang, Holland, LARGEST GROWERS OF DAFFODILS Grow over TWO MILLION DOUBLE VON SIOH only Book orders now for August Delivery. PER 1000 DOUBLE VON SION, largest top roots, double crowns |10.00 " " " Extra fine, double crowns 8 00 " " " Extra fine, well shaped, single crowns, 1st size 7.00 " " " " " " 2nd size 6 00 " " " " " 3rdsize, all flowering bulbs 5.00 NARCISSUS BULBOCODIUM CITRINUM (Hoop Petticoat) 1200 PALLIDUS PRECOX, extra selected 10.00 " " collected bulbs, extra fine 6.00 POETICUS ORNATUS, strong bulbs 6.00 medium bulbs S.CO SINGLE SWEET-SCENTED JONQUILS, extra fine i 60 Large Growers of HYACINTHS, TULIPS, CROCUS, SPANISH IRIS, etc. !®"For general orders please send list of requirements for Special quotation F. 0. B. Rotterdam or Amsterdam. Write direct, B. & S. have no agents or travelers. CABLE ADDRESS, BARNAART-VOGELENZANG. g^^^>^>^>^>^i^>^>#^^^»^^^^^^^^^»^>^^^^l^^^^^a I ROEMER'S I I Superb Prize Pansies i in the Worlil. ^ INTRODUCER AND GROWER OF ALL THE 1 LEADING NOVELTIES. 3 IliRhest Award Inter. Kxhibition at Hain- 5 burj;, 1897. Catalogue free on application. I Fred. Roemer, ^ Seed Grower. QUEDLINBURG, GERMANY. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ *♦♦♦♦♦ j ELECTROS... 4. I t for Catalogue Purposes, x X \X7''' ''•"'" ^ '•"■S" assortment of ^ A VV strictly high-class halftones of ^ X which we can supply electros suitable ^ X for catalogue illustration. If you need ^ X anything in this way, state your re- ^ ^ quirements and we will submit proofs ▲ X of the illustrations in stock X T Price for cash only 15 cents per square inch. T ♦ THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., ♦ ♦ 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. J ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ OUR TRADE DIRECTORY, J.AJ.^AA-tA ^S9 PAGES, ADDRESSES OF 13. goo FIRMS, WILL J^J^^J*J»J>'J>'^ g£ MAILED UPON RECEIPT OF PRICE, $1 00. 1246 The American Florist. May 13, The (;luR5ERY T^RatJS. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. F. M. White has purchased land for a nursery at Homer, 111. W. A. Garrett, Albany, Mo., is start- ing a nursery at Leon, Iowa. Oyer a million barrels of the last crop of American apples have found their way to England. The demand for peaches since the big freeze has virtually exhausted all the wholesale stocks. N. R. Reynolds, who is starting a nur- sery at Luverne, Minn., has just set out 10,000 apple trees. Ellwanger & Barry recently made a successful shipment of nursery stock to the interior of Brazil. "The prospect was never brighter for the nurserymen of the west," writes F. W. Watson, Topeka, Kas. Kansas City has let contracts for tree planting on thirteen streets and twenty other contracts will be let in the fall. Wm. M. Peters' Sons, Wesley, Md., report having declined orders for peaches which would aggregate nearly 200,000. Rogers Nurseries, Dansville, N. Y., have suffered an incendiary fire the loss on which was partly covered by $2,000 insurance. Out of 240 Michigan nurseries Inspec- tor Trine found scale in twenty-two; in eighteen of these it is believed the pest has been exterminated. So great has the spring rush been that at Rochester eveiy available man has been pressed into service at the nurseries and even then it was almost impossible to ship orders on time. Thomas Meehan & Sons state: "By the time the season is over we think many nurserymen who are selling orna- mental stock at such low rates will be very short on some items and will possi- bly have to buy at an advance to fill their orders." Hardiness of Mme. Testout Rose. A Chicago cemetery superintendent in •discussing the subject states that the variety is evidently as hardy as General Jacqueminot, mentioning a plant of it vyhich has stood five years in an exposed •situation with no care and no protection, blooming well each year and coming through the last severe winter in fully as good shape as the hardier hybrid per- petuals. Lenox, Mass. The announcement that F. R. Mathi- son, of Boston, would address the Lenox Horticultural Society on the subject of rose growing brought out agood attend- ance at the meeting last Saturday even- ing. Mr. Mathison came with a special bodyguard of Bostonians including Messrs. E. M. Wood, P. Welch, Alex. Montgomery, Chas. Evans and W. J. Stewart, also J. Fuller, of Leominster. Mr. Mathison's paper, which appears in another part of this issue, proved to be very interesting and practical and Jrom the time he made his bow until the €nd he was listened to with closest atten- tion._ Questions from the avidience elicited the opinion that forgrafted roses adepth of four inches of soil in benches and five inches in solid beds is about right and that it is not well to have the union exposed to sunshine. Commenting on the latter fact Mr. Montgomery advised a little mound of sod around the plants as preferable to too great a depth of soil; this protects the graft and the plants root into the sod. As to grafting Amer- ican Beauty Air. Montgomery had found little benefit and rather favored own-root planting with this variety. He noted that all hybrid teas are more liable to black spot when grafted on Manetti. An enquiry elicited the fact that no one present could tell the origin of the Manetti rose. A very valuable paper on tree and shrub propagation, by Jackson Dawson was then read by Mr. Donahoe and remarks by each of the visitors followed. A vote of thanks was extended to both Mr. Mathison and Mr. Dawson. A superb plant of Oncidium ampliatum, bearing seven flower spikes adorned the mantel and Mr. Loveless, the grower, was awarded a certificate of merit by the committee which President Wingett appointed for the purpose. Mr. Daw- son's paper will be the subject for discus- sion at another meeting of the society. The Boston visitors remained over Sunday and enjoyed the hospitality of Messrs. Donahoe, Huss, Griflin, Russell, Henry and other society members, visit- ing a number of the famed private estates of Lenox and getting a good long breath of the bracing spring air of Berkshire Hills. Newport, R. I. The Newport Horticultural Society has received information that it is to receive $500 per annum from the state to assist in its work. The schedule for the soci- ety's chrysanthemum exhibition is now in the hands of the members. It shows an increase of $100 in money prizes over last year and has provided classes for carnations and roses, which is a new departure. J. J. B. Winona, Minn — Edw. Kirchner was recently obliged to call the fire depart- ment to extinguish a blaze in his boiler room, but escaped with little loss. ;i-r!iuse the land . iiHHded for build- must sell at once HARDY SHRUBS. Assorted iu twenty varieties, 1 :ind 2 year old. fine plants $50.00 per 1000. Three and four years old. strong bushes $80.00 per 1000, Descriptive catalogue and wholesale price list of ornamental nursery stock for all in th'* trade. SAMUEL C. MOON, Morrisvilh.Bucks Co., Pa. CLEMATIS iE?-:£H""'" Jacknianni, Henryi, Raniona, Superba, Alexandra. Duchess, Sflnie. Velllard, Comtesse Iiovelace. Belle of Woking', Gen. Grant, and others, irtc each; $2.60 per dozen; $30.00 per 100. F. A. BALLER, BLOOMINGTON, ILL. AT A SACRIFICE ins piirpr 75,000 Yucca Filamentosa nice est:iblished plants, at $l..iO for 100 and $10.00 lor lOOO. CASH wnU OKDEB. PACKING INCLUDED. PINEHURST NURSERIES. - Pinehurst, N. C. O. KA TZENSTEIN, Mgr. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. P>EONiES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. The Beading Norgery, READING, MASS. WRTABT.IflTTBT^ 1R54. ViburnufflTofflentosuffl A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSsPEc^ALTY Price list and descriptive catalogue on application. REA BROTHERS, Norwood, Mass. Now Ready! The American Florist Company's.. serymen & Seeds- men of the United States ancl Canada. Price Two Dollars. In Flexible Leather Binding, Three Dollars AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY.^.M 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. F. &, F. NURSERIESS^r.Y^lk?: Wholesale Growers, TREES & PLANTS in Full Assortment. TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. SPECIAI. LOW PRICES ON Large Flowering ClematisoSr Climbers. WE have an itnmense stock of the following popular varieties, grand two and three year old stock in strong plants, in 5 and 6-inch pots which are certain to grow and will please your customers Boskoop Seedling, extra Large lavender. tuchess of Edinburgh, double, pure white. Gipsy Queen, fine rich purple. Henryi, finest larse single white. Jacltmanni, the most popular, rich royal purple. Mme. Baron Veillard, liRhtrose shaded lilac. Price for any of the above Mme. Van Houtte, pure white, e; Miss Bateman, white with chocc Standishi, light blue. The Gem, deep lavender blue. The President, bright bluish pui :tra fln late at 00 per dozen; $25.00 per 100. MISCELLANEOUS CLIMBERS. CLEMATIS FLAMMULA, BtronK plants In :l-lnch pots $l.UO per dozen; JS.CO per 100 ANIPELOPSIS VEITCHII, :vlnch pots 7o ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO, e.xtra heavj plnntB 4.00 HONEYSUCKLES, HtruDi.: 4->ii(:ii pots Halleana. Evergreen and Var. 1.25 WISTARIA SINENSIS and ALBA; atroni! 3.0O :w 00 10 00 M.OO HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. i8gg. The American Florist. 1247 CARNATIONS FROM SOIL. Per 100 6EN. MACEO $10.00 GLACIER 10.00 MRS. JAS. DEAN 5.00 EVELINA 5.00 MRS. McBURNEY 2.00 C. A. DANA 2.00 F. Dorner & Sons Co. L.A FAYETTE. IND. X PLANTS. From 3- inch Pots. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. IW 1000 Frank Hardy. 5 Inches $2 60 $25.00 Modesto. BoiinatVon 2.M 26 OO Glory ••r thf Pacific 2 60 (ieorglana PItclier 2.50 Mrs. F. Perrln, W. H Llocoln 2 50 CARNATIONS. Mand Dean, Mayor Pln§:ree 2.00 Harrison's White 2.00 Alaska, Meteor 2.00 ROSES, vpiiow Rambler, Pink Rambler.. 2 60 26 00 White Rambler 2.60 26.00 K'ides, Bridesmaids 3 00 Pres. c'arnot 4.00 All Flrst-ClaBB Stocfc. ALVAH L. REYNOLDS. Madison. N. J. CARNATIONS Well rooted, strong, healthy cuttings. Argyle $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000 Daybreak 1.50 '■ 10.00 L. McGowan 1.00 " 7.50 Emily Pierson 1.00 " 7.60 Wm. Scott .... 1.00 " 7.50 Cash with order. MARTIN A. MAGNUSON. 3309 N. W^«stern Ave.. Station X. Chicago. New Hybrid Carnation Vulcan A Flrst-Class Summer Blooming Carnation, a bright red, very free flowering variety, strong, erect grower, no stick needed. Well-established plants, from 2yi-\nc)\ pots, 3 for 25 cts.; $1.00 per dozen. $5.00 per 100; 25 at 100 rate. C. EISELE, nth and Jefferson Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦1 I MET[ORS^ 6000 fine plants in 2inch pots, $18.00 per 1000. I WIETOR BROS. ♦ Who ♦ Growers 51 Wabash Ave u, .CHICAGO. « ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ CHICAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS JC3UXE3'I', IXjXj. Gloxinias. "Nice solid Imlbs in prime condition. Mixed Viirieties, $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. SINGLE TUBEROUS BEGONIAS. Separate colors, line stock. $2.00 per 100. The Calla Greenhouses, Calls, O. 25% BELOW COST Will sell at 25 per cent belo » cost the following Rooted Carnation Cu tings: 5000 McGowan, 2000 Silver Spray, 1000 Emily Pierson, 500 Firefly, 500 Goldfinch, 2000 Scott, 2000 Ivory, 1000 Morello, 500 Eldorado. 2000 Flora Hill. there is a florist in the United States or Canada Avho wants some first-class slock at a bargain, now is the chance. Must be closed out before planting time. CHAS. CHADWICK. Lock Box II. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. ROOTED CUTTINGS NEW and STANDARD. Carnations MARY A. BAKER— I have 3000 plants and have made II blooms to the plant. ANNAC. EASTBURN-OOOplantsand have made 8 blooms to the plant. Were housed Sept. 24th. 1898. Send for descriptive price list. LOUIS B. EASTBURN,Kennett Square, Pa. ROOTED ^ CUTTINGS. Evelina $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 Empress 2.50 " 20.00 Argyle 3.00 Painted Lady 3.00 Flora Hill 1.50 P. SMITH. - - PIQUA. O. CARNATIONS. ^vwiA/vviA/wwvwywvwMhvvvwvvviA/wyvvv^^ 'indispensable" THIS is the only word which describes the American Florist Com- pany's Trade Directory. This book, 359 pages of facts tersely told, is issued annually and is an aid to business and money mak- ing which no wholesaler or traveling salesman can afford to be with- out. It contains the name of every Florist, Nurseryman and Seedsman, arranged both by states and towns and alphabetically. It will save many times its cost by enabling you to cover America with your cata- logue and at the same time waste no printed matter or postage on dead EDITION OF J 899, POSTPAID, $2.00. ^.^t^ IN FLEXIBLE LEATHER "bInDING, $3.00. AMERICAN nORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. 124:8 The American Florist. May 13, Our pasTiMEs. Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and cycling peadtrs are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all corresponaence for this department to VVm. J. Stewart. 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Mass.; Robt. Kitt, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. After the meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club, May 5, a few of the mem- bers adjourned to the alleys and rolled two games, H. Streening and George Woodward making the high scores, 112 and 109 respectively. Last evening. May 12, the second series of match games was inaugurated on Mussey's alleys. This contest is to consist of twenty-four games rolled with sealed handicaps. Pastimes at New York. At the meeting of the bowling club on Monday, May 8, the following scores were recorded: Nnrae. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. Traendly IHl 171 118 112 148 Hafner 13.i 120 IS.'i 144 134 Donaldson 117 \m 123 138 134 Uutterfield 138 137 115 129 Stewart 102 92 121 98 103 The Colorado Comer. The following is the somewhat ragged collection of figures compiled upon the alleys at Denver on the evening of May 3: K.ime. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. Chas. MaulT 195 195 A. E. Mauff 141 186 204 177 M. J. Taylor 157 192 174 174 Eobt. Kurth 153 167 160 John Berry 159 136 135 201 158 Chas. Theiss 147 101 154 218 155 John Ferris 164 142 163 Chas. Meyer 166 136 135 170 152 Geo. Zimmer 170 126 142 146 146 Chas. Franz 156 126 119 158 140 Gilbert Scott 113 118 115 New York vs. Flatbush. A treaty of peace was signed last Saturday night between ttiese two adversaries from opposite sides of the East river, after New York had admin- istered a good "licking" to their oppo- nents in the two concluding games of the series, as the figures below will show. The Grand Central alleys, where the match was played, were unfamiliar to both parties, which accounts for some of the remarkable scores made. Certain of the gentlemen have tried by soft flattery to persuade the scribe to withold these figures from the light of day. He sym- pathizes with them, for he has been there many a time himself, but he is animated by a strong sense of duty and hopes to be forgiven after a while. The New York's captain was absent. A third game was played for the benefit of the outsiders and then the party partook of a bountiful lunch. I'LATBUSH. NEW YORK. Name. 1st. 2d. Name. 1st. 2d. Prosser 99 111 Roehrs 179 140 Schmutz .... 102 127 Burns 88 118 P. Dailledouze . 154 117 O Mara 142 183 Raynor 110 114 Hafner . . . 147 164 Rilev 136 147 J. Manda ... 179 202 Melfis. . . 116 127 Traendly .... 121 127 E. Dailledouze . 94 146 Lang Ill 136 an 967 1010 EVERYBODY S GAME. Flatbush score. New York score. Riley 234 O'Mara 174 Phillips 153 Roehrs 155 P. Dailledouze ... 150 Donlan 145 Mellis 135 Hafner 137 Raynor 123 J. Manda 134 E. Dailledouze . . .114 Burns 125 Schmutz Ill Traendly 122 A./.eller 107 Werner 92 Here's a New Record. In the last series of practice games Captain Seybold, of the Baltimore Flo- rists' Bowling Club, rolled successivelv 200, 24-S, 234. and 218, making an aver- age for four games of 225. This is a new world's record if bowling statistics, which are somewhat hazy, are to be relied upon. The best previous record, according to report, was that of Louis F. nirich, of Chicago, who bowled only three games and made an average of 223. Prior to that performance the best record lor three games is said to have been 216. Fun at Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Florists' Gun Club had another shoot at the Wissanoniing grounds last Tuesday; the gunners are "sporty" boys; they have a shoot when- ever they can get two or three together. There was quite a crowd present on this occasion, however, it being the regular monthly shoot. Bart. Cartledge did himself proud on this occasion, missing but one target out of twenty-five at known angles and one out of twenty-five at unknown angles. Bowling is picking up a little, Monday, Thursday and Saturday evenings gener- ally finding the necessary quartette bat- tling for Detroit honors and incidentally the prize pipe. George Moss' 207 was high for last week, while Brown has 193 for this one; it is, however, likely to be removed before the week is out. K. Baltimore. MEETING OF THE CLUB. — PRESIDENT FLIT- TON TALKS ON RHODODENDRON CULT- URE.—A SPORT FROM m'GOWAN. — A TREAT IN STORE. — THE SHOW COMMIT- TEE.— PLANT TRADE BOOMING. Owing to the rain there was a very slim attendance at the last club meeting, but the debate on at least one of the matters discussed was sharp and well maintained by both sides. President Flitton's address on "Rhododendron Culture" was the feature of the evening and was well received. A carnation bloom shown by I. H. Moss received a great deal of favorable comment. It is a sport from Lizzie McGowan, but has a stem fully as stiff as any carnation on the market. A committee consisting of Messrs. Graham, Welch and Cristie, ap- pointed to examine it, gave in a very flattering report. State Entomologist Johnson will be present at the next meet- ing with his assistant and a stereopticon and everyone expects a treat as well as much instruction. All florists, members or non-members, are cordially invited to be present. The following gentlemen were appointed ashow committee by the presi- dent: Robt. Halliday, W. Paul Binder and Wm. B. Sands, with power to increase the committee by such additional members as they judge necessan,-. An- other committee, appointed after con- siderable debate, was Messrs Brown, Moss and Sands, with instructions to visit Clifton Park and examine the great improvements said to have been carried out there. Plant business is booming, but cut flower trade is becoming lighter and lighter. Mack. lOLA, Kas. — A. L. Harmon and S. A. Ellis are now associated in the Harmon & Ellis Floral Co. They will put up new glass on Mr. Ellis' city property but will not abandon Mr. Harmon's range. FOR SALE CHEAP! G Latania Borbonica in 16-in. tubs, with 12 to 14 perfect leaves. 2 Pandanus utilis, 18-in. tubs, speci- men plants. .■JOO Adiantum cuneatum, 2-in. pots. 500 Pteris serrulata, " " 200 fine plants, with 3 and 4 leads, of Cattleya Mossiae, Trianfe and Gaskelliana. H. F. HALLE, 548 W. Madison St , Chicago. Fine Plants for Garden Vases. -\ll clean and in good condition. EACH Pandanus ulilis. large and full, 8-in. pots $1.00 Dracaena Iragrans. " " 8-in. pots 1.00 Latania borbonica aurea, 8-in. pots 3 00 Areca lutescens, 4 feet, 8-in. pots 2.00 3 feet. 7--in. pots 1.00 Nephrolepis Bostoniensis, 3 ft.. 8-in. pots 1.00 Oreodoxia regia, 5 feet, 8 in. pots 1.50 Musa vittata <\'ar. Banana), 6-in. pots 1.00 The eight plants together for $10.00. Well packed. JOHN H. LEY, Good Hope, D. C. Nephrolepis Exaltata. 'T'WELVE extra fine 14-inch baskets, one year old, 3 to 4 feet diameter, 3 feet high, some- thing extra, $5.00 each. FISHER & SON, 901 South Ma ket St.. CALION, OHIO. ALBERT FUCHS, (Established 1884.) PALMS, FERNS, FICUS Latania Rorbonlca. ready for 3-Inch; strong, Jti.OO per 100. Fine, Bironc stock of Ferns for dishes, ^.00 per 100; t25. 00 per 1000. Asparagus plumosus nanus, S-lnoh. $8.00 per 100. Flcus elastlca. 5-lnoh. J5 00 per doz.; tl-lncb, t6 50: 3 to 6 feet bleh. (1 50 to S3 00 each. Sword Ferns, iw Inch, ready for 5-lncb, *10 00 per 100. Twenty-one modern Greenhouses. Medal awarded on Palms at World's Fair, 1893. 2059-73 N. Halsted St., CHICAGO. ILL. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII Seedlings, very fine, ready for THREE INCH pots. By miiil. $3.00 pur hundred. WE PAY THE POSTAGE. Cash with order. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, D. C. Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarias, ptock enormous, qualliv the tlnest. SANDER, Bruges, Belgium. agent: a. DIMMOCK, 60 Vejey Street, - NEW YORK. ADIANTUM from 3-in. pots, readv to shift to 4-in, ut $8.00 per 100. " CASH \VITH ORDER. GARLAND BROS., Des Plaines, III. FOR SALE. Palms and Decorative Plants p o. B0XT8 A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point. Queensborough, NEW YORK, N. Y. j8gg. The American Florist. 1249 €iO PRIZE FOR NEW GflRNflTION will be awarded by Pennsylvania Hort. Society to the growers of our Winter Blooming Seedlings. One hundred fine plants, $4 00, by mail — and we pay postage. Send for our circular of particulars AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY, Washington, D. C. en NEPHROLEPIS WASHINGTONIENSIS ORDERS for this valuable new fern are now requested by the raiser. It is probably the most distinct variety of its class, and will be as extensively grown and admired as its ele- gant companion from Boston. The plant sent to Kew Gardens. Enjrland, for identification was described by the director there as "a variety of N. Splendens, ' a plant known to botanists, but not in commerce. Its habit is boldly upright, fronds covered with silvery scales (very woolly in seedlings), grows seven lo ten feet high, broad and massive, and makes a most desirable decorative pot plant. Requiresa cool house, grows and prjpagates freely: is very hardy, not at all brittle, and gives a very fine effect among long stem roses when cut fronds are used. i Strong plants in .=>-iu. pots, $2 each; 818 per doz. I . . , „i,„f. o) iniiii ii i r\/ * . . ill l' i n n price; :; ;: I ;: i,„: ,9p„;^ |and,o7;J.ri^J*Vo"e,:ih'f IN FINE CONDITION. JUST ARRIVED CATTIEYA LABUTA, r t,. i- bulb., $90i.,t lOO. ORANILOSA, *i to *2 each- ONCIDIIM VARICOSUW ROOERSII, f' ^ $2 BOBBINK & ATKINS, ■ rutherford. n. j. Orchids! <^ laelia Anceps Alba, just : tion. L^lia An follow shortlv. id L. Autumualii LAGER & HURRELL, summit, n. j. Orchid Growers and Importers. ORCHIDS. We are now cillectInK beet varletlee of Liella Auceps AlbH, and book orders for March and April delivery, at !*90 per 100. This price ts f. o b . but will Include freight on all orders reachlngus before March 15ih. Florist's sample collectlouof 20 varleilea orchlde. parcel postpaid. :S>5.00. J. A.. IMoI30V^S?'BM:^r^, Apartado 167, CITY OF MEXICO. BRIDES, MAIDS, METEORS, strong, clean stock, ready for planting. 3-inch, $6.00 per 100: $50.00 per M. F. BURKI, BELLEVUE, PA. IVr 100 AMERICAN BEAUTIES, from 3- inch pots, $6 00 BRIDES, from 2i4-lnch pots 2 SO from 3-inch pots 4.00 BRIDESM.\IDS, from aV4-inch pots 2.50 " from 3-inch pots 4.00 PERLES, from2!4-inch pots 2.50 ALLEN & OCKERLUND, 114 Winona Ave.. STATION X. CHICAGO. f ANCY LEAVED Ten varieties. $8.00 per 100. strong plants of the older kinds. ....CALADIIMS! B. H. RITTER, r»ort I«oy«»l, ft*. C WANTED, CANNAS... A few hundred each of the following in started plants, true to name. State size and closest price Egandale, Florence Vauqhan, Eldorado, Cabos, Bouvier. Souv. d'Antoine Crozy. Mme. Crozy and Henderson. BEDDER. care Am. Florist. THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Fine plants from cold bud Pansies bloom, $1.50 per 100, freight. No small plants left. Fin- isv Seed. iftl.OO ner nk-t. by e-xpress or freight. No small pla est mixed Pansy Seed, $1.00 per pkt Cash with Order. I. B. JENNINGS. L-B.2S4.Southport,Conn. Grower of the finest Pansies. DECORATION DAY IS COMING. Per 100 Geraniums, 4!4-in., mixed . . . . $7.00 3-in., •• . . . . 400 2«-in.. " ■. . . 2.00 La Favorite . . . ,3 - in., 4.00 Feverfew Little Gem, in bud . .4^- in., 10.00 Abulilons. mixed •m- in., 2.00 Southern Thvme •• 2.00 Mme. Salleroi Geraniums . . " 2.00 Velvet Plant ■• 2.00 Smilax. strong ■■ 2.00 Fuchsias, mixed •• 2.00 5.000 10,000 15.000 5,000 3.000 2,000 1,000 4.000 4.000 20.000 1.000 Pelargoniums, Tl Per 100 5,000 Iresines, red 2M-in., 2.0O 4.000 •■ yellow '■ 2.00 10,000 Coleus, 10 best bedders " 2,00 10,000 Vinca, Lobelia and Little Gem Alys- suin from flats 1.00 15,000 Daisies, Snow Crest and Layfield. 1,000 Beg 2,000 1.500 5,000 2«-ii 2.00 2.0O nias Erfordii, bedder . Sandersonii, "... " 2.00 Hybrida. " . . " 2.00 named, in 20 varieties, " 2.00 3-in. and 4-in. in 10 varieties. 4.00 MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III. ■f f PJ^ rj r> C^ IV I /* ^J The choicest varieties and healthiest plants i V L l\ D L I 1 r\ \J • Strong plants in bud and bloom ==^=^=^==^=^=^^^=, $2.50 per hundred; $20.00 per thousand. > grown. GERANIUMS. 75 finest varieties in cultivation, grown in 3^- inch pots, itrong plants in bud and bloom. $5.00 per 100. J. L. DILLON. BLOOMSBURG. PA. Sandusky Fancy Carnations $10.00 per 100; S75.00 oer M. ready for market - ~ " ~ and bedding: pur- poses—Beaute Poitevine. Mrs. E. G. Hill. Gloire de France, La Favorite, Heteranthe, Mme. Bruant and many others, from 3 and 4-iD. pots. ....W. E. HALL, Clyde, Ohio. f ROBT. CRAIO & SON | I Roses, Palms f (TO , ^ and Novelties in Decorative Plants. %. Market and 49th Street, PHILADELPHIA PA. Rooted Cuttings. CARNATIONS— DAYIiRE.\K, $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. PINKS— .\NX.\ BOLEYN, $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000. ^"Cash with order. C. SOLTAU & CO.. 199 Grant Ave. JERSEY CITY. N. J. FOR SALE. 2-in. Smilax Plants J2.00 per ICO. Cash with order. JOHN WOLF. ^T,iT*°^^! Savannah, Ga. CENTAUREA GYMNOCARPA, 3-in. pots, $1.75 per 100. GERANIUM Mme. Sal- leroi, 2-in. pots, $1 per 100. Cash with order. CLARK & PALMER, Batavia, III. Choice Stock at Low Prices 8000 Double Grant Geraniunas, bis plants in bud and bloom Golden Kedder and VerschafTeltii Coleus, 2H-inch pots Mixed Coleus, our selection Iresine $2.00 Ampelopsis Veitchii. 2 years 3.25 Asparagus Roots, 3 years 50 Smilax, 2H-inch pots 60 ROOTED CUTTINGS. Golden Bedder, Yerschafleltii and Mixed Coleus 60 Smilax Seedlings, good strong roots from flats ". 35 P. O. Box 244. I. HART, Mgr., HACKETTSTOWN, DRACAENAS, fine grovfn,$25 per 100; 50 at 100 rates. CARNATION CUTTINGS, Rose Queen, Daybreak, Jahn's Red, McGowan, Etc. $I..W per 100, $12..50 per 1000. JAMES HORAN & SON, Bridgeport, Conn. SPECIAL OFFER. Cyclamen Peralcum Splendens Ulg 1. flaest strain In the world, guaranteed true to color, strong plants, &-8 leaves. $^100 per lOU; f2o 00 per 1000: from 2U-inch pots, ready May Ist, $6.00 per 100: 140 00 per lOCO. Draciena Indlvlsa, Latanla Borbonlca, from flats, strong. 50c per doz.; $3 00 per 100- (annas started from eandbed. Mme. Crozy, Florence VauEhan Aiphonse Bouvier. Queen Charlotte, $:j.00 per lOJ. Beconla Vernon and Argentla Guttata from 2-Incli pots. $2 50 100. SatlBfactlon gnaranteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsbur;?, Pa. 20,000 ALTERNANTHERAS. PARONYCHIOIDES MAJOR, ROSEA NANA, AUREA NANA, 3"4-in., strong plants, $2.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. COLEUS, iu variety, 2!/s per 100; $20.00 per 100. Cash with Order. HENRY A. NIEMEYER. ERIE. PA. Tell your wants in the American Florist. 1250 The American Florist. May iSy Cincinnati. STATE OF THE MARKET. — SPRING FLOW- ERS ARE IN.— CARNATIONISTS HAVE FIN- ISHED PLANTING. — THE MORTUARY REC- ORD. ■ For the past two weeks business has been iairly good but roses and carna- tions, which have, up to now, held up Tery well, are beginning to feel the effects of an overcrowded market. Sweet peas and gladioli are once more with us and meet with fair demand. Bedding plants have moved satisfactorily the past week, owing to the June-like weather we are having. Carnationists have finished planting, and the long looked for rain has come at last, and just in time. George Bartlett, the east end florist, died suddenly of heart disease May 15, at the age of 58. He leaves a wife and two sons with a host of friends to mourn his loss. The news has reached us from the other side of the Ohio that James G. Finn, Jr., of Dayton, Ky., died of brain fever and was laid to rest at Fort Thomas Ceme- tery April 30. He was 25 years of age and well liked among the boys. He was associated with his father in business and leaves a young bride to mourn his early death. H. Schwarz. Elgin, III. — A. K. Wright will go into business here. Ampelopsis Veitchii Pot grown, three to four feet, $6.00 per J 00. Oxalis Ortgiesi Extra strong plants from 2 1-2 inch pots, $5.00 per 100. VICK& HILL CO.. Rochester, N.Y. Carnations, Smilax and ...Pansies. GOOD STOCK AT ORDI- NARY PRICES. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER. PA. NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY Dahlias jOLPIanting Largest and Best STORM KING WV. OFFER COLLECTION in AMERICA. 46 First Prizes. ilsnow wliit.-showI):llili:i. ,-. Ii.iii; ^l,•llls, .»xt,r.Mnc;lv jjrotiise bloomur. Stroui; i.hiuls ruudy, 50c. oauli; $4.00 per dozen; J25.0O per 100. SURPLUS STOCK. We grew an immense stock ot tlje new DECORA- TIVE CACTUS DAHLIAS. Have a few thousand left, finest named varieties, which we will close out at $4.00 per 100; strong lield roots. BTBeiid for new Illustrated trade list for 18S9 and special low prices on mixed Dahlias and Dahlias under color. W. P. PEACOCK. ATCO. N. J. SCASONABLC f LOW[R SE[DS VAllOtlAN'S INTERNATIONAL PRIMULA MIXTURE Thi< Chater's Prize Hollyiiocks. OUR seed ot this has been saved from the finest and largest ot double flowers only and will produce flowers extremely double and in the best, brightest and mostdistinct colors. Sow now. Trade Oz. Pkt. Double Pure White . . . .'4-oz.,25c. 75c. 10c. Lemon Yellow. Pink. Purple Red. Rose, Salmon. Crimson. . each, ^4 oz., 25^ 75c. 10c. Chater's Prize Hollyhocks, double mixed hi oz., 25c. 75c. 20c. Double Hollyhocks, good mixed, . . H oz., 2O0. 60c. 10c. mixture is composed of the most salable colors of Single Flower- ing Chinese Primulas, the best whites, pinks, and r. ds with a sprinkling of other colors, enough to give a larg& variety of colors. We have taken special pains to make this mixture as complete as possible and unreservedly recommend it to everyone. Price for 1 Pkt. of 3.50 seeds. 50e International • 5 pkts. 1750 " $2.00 Primula Mixture ( Per 1 16 oz 2.50 Chinese Primula ^, S. Chiswick Red 60 $I.7.> Atrosanguinea. rich red... .50 1.70 Alba Magnifica, best white .50 1.70 Rosea, pink 35 Blue, clear sky-blue 50 1.70 Alba, pure white 60 1.50 Mixed, '»-oz.. $3.00 25 l.OO Double Mixed 150 seeds, 50c. VAUGHAN-S PIIICDADIIC COLUMBIAN.. UintnAnlAOi Very flnei-t English, French and (.crman strains; the flnwcr.s arc f\tra large, from 7 to 8 inches in circuniferctii-.' ami in most brilliant colors. about lOCO seeds, 50c. 3 pkts. for $1.25. iwering mixed, trade CINERADIA HYBRIDA, 1 pkt., 25c. CINERARIA HYBRIDA NANA, large flowering dwarf, mixed, trade pkt., 25c. CINERARIA, double flowering, trade pkt..50o. VflUGHflN'S SELD STORE. NEW YORK. 14 Barclay St. 84 & 86 RandolDli St.. GHIGflOO. Begonia Semperflorens "Duchess of York," Rich yellow folia*:e, flowers white, suffused with delicate pink; exquisite; $2.00 per doz. Begonia Semperflorens "Moonbeams." Rich golden foliage, pure white flowers; $3.00 per dozen. Begonia Semperflorens "Bijou" (Dwarf vuican). A dwarf form of the rich crimson-flowered variety; $1.25 per dozen. Begonia Semperflorens "Double Vernon." $1.25 per do7cn. All the above are likely to prove the forerunners of valuable additions to this popular race of bedding liegonios. EDWIN LONSDALE, wyndmoor. Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa. Fine Stocky Plants Per 100 20,r00 Alternantheras. yellow, $1.50; red.... $2 UO 2.5(J0 Coleus, mixed. 2}^ inch pots 2 00 Geraniums, up-io date vars , 3>^ in. pots .... 4 00 Bride and Bridesmaid Roses 2 50 Asparagus Sprengerii. ready May 15 ... . 4 00 Smilax, 2 in. pots, gi.OO per 1000 1 (10 Chinese Primroses and Obconica. Let me book vour wants. Up-to-date vars. mixed. {3~Cash please. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. Bedding Plants, Dracfena Indlvisa, FIcus. L. H. FOSTER. 45 King St., DORCHESTER. lUASS. Always mention the American Florist when writing advertisers. SURPLUS STOCK 200 La Favurlte " 2^,i-Inch pots 3.0O- 20110 Mme. Sallerol " 2-luch pots 2.00 500 VlDca Variegata,2M-lnch pots 2.C0 &U0 " ' In flata 1.50 Coleuo. rooted cuttlnifB t Verechafleltll all sold). Golden Queen. 75c per 100 by mall : ift; per IIIOO by express. " Mixed rooied cuttings. GOc per llO by mall; $5 per ItlOO by express. Heliotrope, rooted cutilntrs, $1.00 per 100 by mall. 5 plants at lUO rate. Cash wllli order. WM. A. CLARK & SON.''^°?e?t'o";^„*^'N.T. IN BEST ..VARIETIES SPECIALTIES ROSES* from 3-lnoh pots. CARNATIONS, for fall delivery. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. PrloeBlow. Send for llBt. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKIL.L, N. Y. iSgg. The American Florist. 1251 CARNATIONS Wc Have Them; None Better. Rooted Cuttings From Sand and boil. Good strong clean stock. ASPARAGUS SPRCMGERII, in :i, 4 uud 6-in. pots. BABY PRIMROSE, 4. in. DRAC/tNA INDIVISA, .t ami 6-in. pots. Liberal discounts for liberal orders, shipments will be well packed. We will endeavor to please you. Sei your orders eurlv. Write us vour wants; we can supply them. Wm. Scott . . $1.50 per 100 I Davbreak . . .J1.50 per 100 | Portia . . . $1.50 per lOO Thos. Cartledge 3.00 " Alaska .... 1.50 " Meteor . . . 8.00 Albertini . . . 2.00 " | McGowan. . . 2.00 " [Genesee.. . 2.50 •Jubilee. . 2.00 " I Flora Hill . . 2 50 " | Arraazindy 2.50 White Cloud. . 5.00 " Mrs. Bradt . . .=i.00 •• Evanston . 5,(X) Mrs. Jas. Dean . 5.00 " | Gold Nugget . li.OO " | Mrs. Joost . .5.00 ^°ifi LAKE VIEW ROSE GARDENS, K.Va^l^d'i.Tnfs" •="' '"'"^" " '" ^ JAMESTOWN, N. Y. Strong.... Plants of From Soil, Ready for 3 j^ -Inch Pots: ROSE — much more vigorous and strong than small pot plants. All rooted cuttings from sand sold Price by MAIL and WE PAY POSTAGE. 12 plants, 60 cts. I 25 plants, $1.00. I 50 plants, $1.50. \ 100 plants, $3 00. BETTER STOCK CAN BE GROWN. SEE TESTIMONIALS IN PREVIOUS ISSUES. GOLDEN GATE AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY. Washington D. C. Maids... ...2 1-2 INCH STOCK. Prime stock for forcing, ready to shift, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000. SMILAX.... Fine stock, 2-inch, $1.25 per 100; JlO.OO per 1000. J. B. HEISS. The Exotic Nurseries. DAYTON, 0. ROSES^GHRYSANTHEMUMS Extra fine, clean stock, guaranteed to please, 3i4-inch Brides and Maids $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. 2'/o-in. Meteors $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Leading 'Mums: Yellow — BonnaiYon, Modesto, Johnson, Jones, Golden Trophy, Emil Buettner, Sunderbruch, Rieman, Maud Adams. W. H. Lin- coln, Yellow Queen. Golden Wedding, Henderson. Pink— Perrin, Ivory, Jones, Viviaud-Morel. Mur- dock. Glory of the Pacific, Marquis de Moutmort. White— Mayflower, Geo. S. Kalb, Ivory, Robin- son, Jones, Iron Woodford, Gretchen Buettner. Scrimpton, Lottie Berry, Minnie Wanamaker, Fitzwygram, Bergmann. Red— Mrs. J. H. Weeks, Defender. 2H-inch. $2.50 per 100; 82000 per 1000. Address POEHLMANN BROS., Cook County. MORTON CROVE, ILL. ROSES Strong plants out of I'l 2-inch pots. BRIDE $3 per 100, $25 per 10OO. BRIDESMAID.. 3 " 25 METEOR 2.50 " 20 All plants sold under the condition that if not entirely satisfactory they are to be returned at once. REINBERG BROS., SI Wabash Ave., CHICAGO A HAIL For Insurance Against Damage by ttai* Address JOHN G. ESLER, - Sec'y F. H. A.. SADDLE RIVER, N. J. FROM 4-IN. POTS, AT $8.00 PER 100: PERLE DBS JARDINS, CLOTHILDE SOl'PERT ISABELLA SPRUNT, MAMAN COCHET, MARIE GUILLOT, YELLOW RAMBLER, BON SILENE, ETOILE DE LYON, MERMET. MME. C. TESTOUT, NIPHETOS, SAFRANO, BRIDESMAID, DR. GRILL, METEOR, MALMAISON, MARECHAL NIEL, RAINBOW, BRIDE. FROM 3-IN. POTS, AT $5.00 PER 100: CLOTHILDE SOUPERT, MARECHAL NIEL, BRIDlv, PAPA GONTIER, FROM 2V2-IN. POTS, AT $2.50 PER 100; $20.00 PER 1000: MRS. DEGRAW, MALMAISON, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, HERMOSA, CLOTHILDE SOUPERT, YELLOW RAMBLER, EMPRESS OF CHINA, DORMANT, 2 YRS., AT $3.00 PER 100: ANNA MARIA, EVA CORINNE, PRIDE OF WASHINGTON. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII. from -i-in. pots, at $6.00 per 100. COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA, strong clumps, at 3.00 per 100. ESTABLISHED 1852, P. O. BOX 62s, ...BLOOMI^GTO^, ILL. PHENIX NURSERY CO., 600 ACRES.= =13 GREENHOUSES. 2-INCH PLANTS. STRONG. CLEAN STOCK. BRIDE per 100, $3.00; per 1000, $25.00. BRIDESMAID " 3.00; " 25.00. PERLE " 3.00; " 25.00. Special care given to packing and shipping of orders. WHOLESALE FLORIST. J. A. BUDLONG, City Store, 37 and 39 Randolph St. .^ CHICAGO. MAID OF HONOR BRIDESMAID EXCELLED BY THIS NEW ROSE. Formerly called MISS CLARA BARTON Plants In 2h4-lnch pots now ready PRICE: Per 100, SIS.OO-M at lOU rate; per 1000. $125.00-350 at 1000 rate. HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., 813 Elm St., Cincinnati, 0. E. G. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind. ■'gj^E™' F- R- PIERSON CO., Tarrytown, N. Y. Roses. Roses. BRIDES, MAIDS, PERLES, METEORS, out of :^-iuch pots, for $3.1X1 per 100; $30,110 per 1000. Fine two to four eye cuttings. Tlie E. HIPPARD CO., - Youngstown, 0. ROSES! ROSES! IT is lim.' to -el, ;:..od stock readv now tu plant out soon. Send 50cts. or$1.00'aud get samples of our Perleb. Wuottons, Kaiserins, Meteors, Brides, Maids and Ueauties. 5000 AMERICAN BEAUTIES, S-in., ready to ship May 25tli. Send orders now. Still some -.'ood GERANIUMS for bedding left. WRITE OR PHONE GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Please Mention Us To Our Advertisers. 1252 The American Florist. May Tj, Cromwell, Conn. — Work on the foun- dations for A. N. Pierson's new range of houses is progressing finely. When com- pleted range No. 2 will consist of ten houses, each .'iOO feet long, which will be devoted to growing cut flowers, taking the place of seven old houses of the first plant, which are not suited for raising the best quality of cut flowers and have been turned into palm and fern houses. This is a comparatively new departure with Mr. Pierson and is in charge of Wolfgang Schwarz. lyA Crosse, Wis. — Mrs. A. Guilliaurae has removed to the corner of Fifth and Main streets. Some Things You Want [if^ RUDBECKIA Golden Glow, 3>^-in., fine J4.00 STATICE Armaria, Lea Kent, in full bloom, 3V2-in 3.00 SALVIA Splendens, 2-in 2 00 FUCHSIA, Speciosa, 3j4-'m., in bud and bloom 5 00 AGERATUM, white, 3>^-in., full bloom 3.00 blue, 2-in 2 00 CANDYTUFT, Empress, 2.in 2 00 Double DAISIES, in bloom l.OO ZINNIA, seedlings, 2-in 1.00 ASTER, Comet, pink, white, carmine, 2-in. 1.00 EDWARD B, JACKSON, "t^g"' Geranium America cannot be eclipsed for color effect, habit, floriferousness and beauty. PHOTOS FREE. WITHOUT A RIVAL. READY 1900. HENRY ElcnnOLZ, Waynesboro. Pa. IT WILL PAY YOU to grow the Princess of Wales Violets. Like its namesake, it is a beauty. Strong, 2-in. plants, $5 per 100; $40 per 1000. Strong, rooted runners, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Address S. S. SKIDELSKY. 1653 No. 7th St., PHILADELPHIA. A few hundred left of our superb VIOLET CLUMPSj which we wish to close out this week, and so offer at $4 00 per 100. Cash with order. Marie Louise, Farquhar, and Lady Hume Campbell. R. E. SHUPHELT, Violet Specialist, Lock Box ;l. CHATHAM, N. V. Florists' Stock for Bedding Alternanthera, Coleus, Geraniums, Pansies, Daisies, Verbenas, Fuchsias, Salvias, etc., etc. Write for prices. Florists when in Milwaukee are in- vited to look over our stock. ARCHIE MIDDLEMA8S. 1019 Forest Home Ave., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 15,000 STOCKY JERSEY WAKEFIELD, DRUMHEAD and FLAT DUTCH Cabbage Plants perloSS RALEIGH, N. C. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS.... Ko.ited liunu.rs, ^=i (II) prr 11X10. No diseas.' ill my houses. (;;isti willi order JOSEPH MARKLE, - Rhinebeck, N. Y. CARNATION CITTINOS All sold. We are bookluK orders for llelil-growii slock. Ceo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich. ^/%^^%y%/%A New Geraniums, New Cannas, 2uc. GERANIUMS GANNAS EULALIAS CHRYSANTHEMUMS , these! for $2.25. 3 ;w Bruanis. ihe set , Stan^lard Varieties, nt inlroduclions. 10 Srlenjij new f Splendid New Singles, the set for 50 cenis. 5 Sple nis. 3 Splendid New Aureole Section. Ihe set for 50 cents. Uer 101), $20.00 per lOUU, ! Best New and Standard Varieties. President Cleveland, best bright scarlet issing. $6.00 per 100. Duke of Marlborough, President McKinley, Robert Christie. $10.00 per 100. Chicago, Souv. de Anloine Crozy and President Carnol. $4,00 per lt)0. Mrs. Fairman Rogers, Queen Charlotte, Mad, Crozy, F. Vaughan and A. Bouvier. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Cannas, our selection, al. good standard varieties, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. pnOCC Stroim- 2 year Held srrown Hvbrid Perpetual in fine assortment. $10.00 per 1(X); nUOLO MdsMii tine assortment.$9.00 per 100; Climbing in assortment. $5.00 per 100;Wichuriana (Memnri^il Rmsc) tt IK) per 100. Roses 2 l-21ucli pot plants— 300,000 2 J< inch pot plants. Tea and livirM.inming. in large assortment. $2.50 per lOO, $20.1X1 per 1000. Hybrid Perpetual, 2'A inch pels. $4.l«) per IlKJ. $35.00 per 1000. Climbing, 2J^ inch pots. $3.50 per KKI, $3(1.00 per 1000. CIntilde Soupert (S.trong), $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Mosella {Yellow Soupert), $3.(XI per lOO. *'5.00 per 1000. ig clumps, Japonica Zebrina, Japonica Variegata and Gracilis Univitala, iperllKi. Choice collection of best market varieties, including best of last season's inlroduclions, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per per 1000. DAHLIAS, whole roots, field grown, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. ANIPELOPSIS VEITCHII, $8.00perl00. CLEMATIS, three years, large flowered varieties, $25.00 per 100. For full assortment of greeulio lie Priee List INo. 5. If in want of On c, see our Nurseryman's Trade List, or write ise stock write for Florists' TVliole- amental or Fruit Trees, Shrubs. Vines. Small Fruits, JS fur prices. ^ THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio, f ...HOW TO GROW CHRYSANTHEMUMS... 82 pages well illustrated. A practical compilation of matter contributed by many of the leading experts of the day. By far the best work on this subject ever written. It contains instructions for each month in the year, also chapters on Train- ing, Diseases, Seed Saving, &c. Only 25 cents. Published by .AMERICAN GARDENING, 135 Liberty Street, NEW YORK. Carnations..... Chrysanthemums. QTRONG, fine plants that will grow for you as well as for us. Everything that is new and good will be found in our J 899 Price List. Send for it. It contains accurate descrip- tions of all varieties. Send us your orders to be figured on. We can do it and send you nice plants, too.,;*,^',^*.^* H. Weber & Sons, OAKLAND, MD. CHRYSANTHEMUMS... Our collection of novelties for '99 is very complete, including Independence, the earliest white; Mrs. Fred L. Button, the early white from California, and Yellow Ivory, as well as all others. Also a full line of standard varieties. For descriptions see our Catalogue. Free on Application. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Flowering Plants Aster, Victoria and Semple's Mixed; Carna- tions, Hardy Annual. China Pink; Pansy mi.ted, Phlo.x Drum- mondii, White and Mixed; Sweet William, Wall- flower and others. From seed bed. 2Bc. per 100. If bv mail, add 10 c-ts. extra. HELIA/JT'-IUS MUL.TIFL.OKUS, iVi-inch . %iM |>i KM. ENGLISH IVY, Kood, 1 year old, 2ii-inch pots, $J.OO iicr 100. LEMON vi=RBEI\IAS, stronf; plants. 3-inch pots, HOO per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, in var.. 2H-in. pots. $e.00 piT 100; $1.1.00 per 1000. CELERY and other vi';.'ftablc plants. Send for pri( • list. R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Per 100 CANN.\S, strouii plants from -t-in. pots $8.00 VINCA V.\R., strong, from 3-in. pots 6.00 OHEY.SANTHEMUMS in variety 3 00 MOON VINES 2.50 FLOWERING BEGONIAS 2.50 Also 100,000 Roses and Miscellaneous Plants. Send for list. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO.. Dayton, O. PETUNIAS. 3and4-inoh.... GERANIUMS. 4-inch BEGONIA VERNON, ZY^-iu ('OLEUS. 3"4-inch HELIOTROPE, 4-inch AGEKATU;M. 3-inch GER.WII'MS, UH-inch 8.00 4 UO MRL HA6E>BmGEB. Wt8l Mtlllflr, 0. 100,000 Aster ^:B'- Ql ~„ J. ^ I i,;ueen of the Market, TrulTaufs rlHIIIVI Perfection. Giant Comet, Vic- ■ luii^ij ■ toria and Scrapie's Urancbin!;, ill I'.KHr mixed colors. Seinple".'' in separate col- ors, at .SO cts. per 100, l.\ mail; J:;!.0O per 1000, liOO at 1000 rate; $-J."..Oll |i.-r 10,1X10, li\ .xpress. This seed is saved from tlie lar-cst and d'ouhlest ll<.\versolily. SATISFAOIION OL'AKANTEEn. CUSTAV PITZONKA, Bristol, Pa. i8gg. The American Florist. 1253 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< ♦ ♦ ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< >♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦n Most of You Know what other stock we have. Refer to our List or Easter Number of Am. Florist. We've lots of stock and it's got to be sold. If you want a quantity we will make you prices that will startle you. Before order- ing zSs,z.vi\\zxe,,J'J'-^J'C^J'J'J'J'^^J'J-J' WRITE ME 'MUMS THIS MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF will be sold at $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.,^^^ Name your sorts, but Franl< Hardy Madeline Pratt nention second ctioice in case any kind should be extiausted. Mr C. H. Pm Pennsylvania Snow Queen Wm. H. Ctiadv Yellow Fellow Defender Evangeline Frances B. Hayes Clory of Pacific Golden Wedding C. W. Childs Helen Bloodgood Ivory Invincible Jeannie Falconer Louis Boehmer Mayflower Maud Dean Mrs. E. C. Hill Major Bonnaffon Modesto Marion Henderson Marquis de Mont- mort Niveus Philadelphia Pink Ivory Queen ise Mrs. Martin Ryerson Mme. F. Bergmann Vi Western King Col. W. R. Smith Eugene Dailledouze E. M. Bigelow Mrs. Perrin Mrs. Henry Robinson V. H. Hallock Mrs. Murdock W. H. Lincoln Mrs. Jerome Jones Yellow Queen W. L. SMITH, Aurora, III. • ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦ Roses, Bedding Plants, Etc, ivr liHi Hybrid ROSES, 18 of liest vars., ass't colors. $3.00 Monthly " bestkiuds 2,50 Climbing " ass't colors and vars. 82.5<), 3.00 GERANIUMS, assorted.... 3 in., $3.00; .J-in., 0.00 VERBENAS, assorted 3 SO ALTERN.\NTHERAS $2.00iind 2. SO COLECS, assorted 2. .10 DAHLIAS, dry roots, assorted 5 00 CARNATIONS, assorted 3.00 ASTERS, assorted 1.50 AMPELOPSIS Royaiii and Veitehii 3.00 HYDRANGEAS, assorted, 2!4 and 3-in. $3.00, 3.50 PARFOGnjM Grande, 3-in 6.00 GENISTA Raoemosus, 3-in S.OO FEVERFEW Little Gem 3 00 PETUNIAS, 10 vars $2.60 and 3.00 HIBISCUS, single and double $3 00and 3 50 FUCHSIAS, assorted 3.00 HELIOTROPE, assorted $2,50 and 3.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS, assorted 3 00 SWORD FERNS 2!4-in. $3.00: 3-in. 4.00 PTERIS and SELAGINELLAS $5.00 and 6.00 ADIANTUM Cuneatum 3-in. $5.00; 4-in. 7.00 Send for lists of plants; also TREE AND PLANT LABELS, MAILING AND EXPRESS BOXES and a General Line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. WILLIAMS & SONS CO., Balavia, III. Roses' Roses' ^^' ^^^^^ nVO\JO. nVO^O, ^alds, Meteors and I'erles, strong, 2(4 in., $3.00 per 100. Kaiserin, $4.00 per 100; Beauty $5 per 100. Our rose plants are acknowledged to be the finest supplied to the trade. Place your order witti us for immediate or future delivery it you want the choicest stock. PptliniAC ' Dreer's latest set, double fringed. I l^lUlliad. flue bushv plants, 2/j-inch, $2.00 per 100, labeled. Vprhonac ^^'r challenge collection, 2-incli, VCIUCIiao. $1,50 per 100. r^trnatinnC cut, long stems, all colors, $1 per l/ailiailUlia. loo. Any quantity; short notice. CffiilaY Strong bush seedlings, ready for2-in. OIIIIIQA. pots at 50 ets. per 100; $4.00 per 1000, delivered. This is the way to buy jour Smilax and save the large expense in freight on pot plants. Can supply any quantity on short notice. Pancioc From cold frames, big plants full of I ail9ICa. buds and bloom, from the choicest of seed— $2.00 per 100. Terms strictly cash with onlor. Send for list. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III. THE LEADING VARIETIES — IN — Per 100 Per 1000 CABBAGE PLANTS - $ 20 $1 50 TOMATO PLANTS .25 2 00 Strong, clean and ln-althv. THE COTTAGE GARDENS, F. R. TnouNTON, Mgr. MACOIVI8. ILL. «SA(iii:^iv:x From flats. 40c per 100. or :100 for SI .00, TRANSPLANTED CABBAGE and TOMATO PLANTS, S.OO per 1000. Telephone ITorth 953. Manufacturers of COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS Factory & Office, 339 & 341 Clybourn Ave., Chicago The kind that ever fall apart." BABY PRIMROSE, 12 for JL.nO. JIO.OO per 100 by mail. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2.T forSl.riObv mail, $4 per 100, express. ACALYPHA SANDER!, 12 for $.S, 100 tor J2o by express, SWEET SCENTED CALLA, 12 f.ir Jl, 100 for*6by mail. • New YELLOW CALLA Lemon Giant, Large bulbs, many eyes, $7.50 lor 12. BEGONIAS, Tuberous. $2.50 per ion. A. BLANC & CO., PHILADELPHIA. SURPLUS STOCK. Per 11(1 10 varieties of blooming Begonias. :Wn. }:>; 2Vfrln. $2.00 Vulcan and Vernon '■ Sin. $3; 2H in. 2.00 Ha.\lfra^;a sarmentosa, '2^-in 1.00 Seedling Petunias from dbl. seed, Dreer's strain, 3-ln.. tine busliy plants In bud ,S.OO Mammoth Seedling Verbenas, 2H-ln 2 00 Dwarf Sweet Alysiura, :)-ln ■• 00 Vines for baskets and vases, o vars.. IMn 2. CO Lobelia, trailing, blue, 2-ln l.PO Alternanthera, red and yellow. 2>6-ln 176 Ml.xed Coleus. 2H-ln ,,, 1.75 Carnations McGowan, Daybreak and Scott, from flats, topped once L.'iO 25 varieties of Chrysanthemums, 2>8 In 2 00 Low express rates. Satisfaction kuaranteed. J. S. BLOOM, RieBelsville, Pa. 100,000 ROOTED VIOLETS! AT A BARGAIN. per lOOO Princess of Wales, strong rooted cuttings, ., .$,i.0O California, ■■ '■ •■ ' .... 4.00 La iTalicc, " " " ,...10,00 1:m.-^ i.iant, the greatest single violet in i-ultivation, strong rooted cuttings 7.SiO Lii'h lliMiie Campbell, strong rooted cuttings 5,00 Marie Louise, '■ " ■■ 5.00 Farnuhar, " " ■■ ,5.00 Write for prices on potted plants: all si/.es in stock. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. THE VIRGINIA FLORAL CO., C. & O. R. R., - • LINDSAY, VA. IRON RESERVOIR VASES ^TT AND = IRON LAWN SETTEES. For Lawns and Cemeteries. ALL SOLD. ThouBht. from soil, i2 00 per 100; 2!^-lnoh pots t3 00 per 100. COLKU'* by the 1000, 10.000 or 60 000, ready at all times. C. Verycbflffeitll and (4olden Queen. 86.00 per lOOO; In variety. K.OO per lOCO Versohaffeltit and tjueen. In 2 loch pots SI5.0O per 1000. Mareuerite Double Golden, $2.00 per 100; 2 Inch pots. 12 50 per 100. Giant Alyggum. 2!^-ln. pots, $3 00 per 100; rooted cuttings. $1 00 per 100. A ge rat uin . blue and white, 60c per ICO ; $6 per 1000 ; 2-Inch pots, J2 00 per 100. Fuchalas, standard sorts, $1 60 per 100; $12.00 per lOOO; 2>i.-ln. pots, KiOOper 100. Double Petunias, $1.25 per 100; 2H-lnch pots, r-'CB per ICO. .Stevla comp. var., $1.50 per 100. Heliotrope, >; varieties. SI.OO per 100; $0.00 per 1000. Vincag. var.. cuttings, $1.25 per 100: 4-ln stock, flnfl, $6 00 per lOO; $50 00 per 1000; 2Vlnch pots, S2 IKI per ItHl. The above are rooted cuttings except where noted, JjE^Cash must accompany all orders. J. E. FELTHGUSEN, - Schenectady, N. Y. Always mention the American Flor- ist when you order stock.>$t 1254 The American Florist. May 13^ I Best Florists D 1 1 1 1 Bayersdorf er & Co.'s l« 1 1 11 Sheaves are the best UUf ^^^'" Qe Best Goods WBayersdorfer & Co.'s Baskets please cus- tomers. He Best Rates I KAWl Bayersdorfer & Co.'s !■ I 1 1 1 1 1 Prices are the lowest I I Ulll quoted. ihe Best House DON'T BE HOODWINKED. IF YOU WANT Doves, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Cycas Wreaths, Dried Flowers, Letters, Inscriptions, Jardinieres or Vases We are Headquarters. Write for Prices on Spring Requisites. H. Bayersdorfer & 50-52-54-56 N. Fourth St„ ^PHILADELPHIA, PA. Cape Flowers NEW CROP JUST ARRIVED Extra Fine and Large. Special price for Case lots. M. RICE & CO.. IMPORTERS, ,.YOU WANT THIS.. FOR DECORATION DAY Vase for the Cemetery* THE CLARA CEMETERY VASE ' ^SJ??.\?''^\%^2' ''^ A Receptacle for Flowers, Long Needed for the Cemetery. The CLARA VASB for use at the Cemetery Is a hand80me as well as one of the most useful articles ever placed on the market. Ills absolutely a new thing and takes the place of all the old tin cans, bottles and various old truck that are usually found In the cemetery for holding dowers, and prove such a dlsRrace where everythlntt else is beautiful and ornameutal. It Is composed of solid ^laas and stands about twelve Inches hlph. The lower end la sharp-pointed so It can be embedded about six Inches in the groun 5UCC.™ H.STEFFENS. ANOSTEFFEHSBROS. "NICOMITE"! (PATENT. 1 Vapor Insecticide. A Certain Killer of RED SPIDER, GREENFLY and Other Insect Pests. THE TOBACCO WAREHOISING AND TRADING CO., — . Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON. OHIO. i8gg. The a mer ican F loris t. 1255 New Albany, Ind. Trade the past winter has been twenty- five per cent ahead of last year, with a steady demand, especially in cut flowers. Palms as well as fine flowering plants have sold well. The spring trade is ahead of last year, but it may be because two florists have gone out of business. The quitters are Harry Marbley and Louis Sorgell; their greenhouses have been taken down and business discontin- ued. The ruinous low prices on bedding plants is probably the reason, as it would be impossible to make expenses by grow- ing spring stock only. A. Rasmussen has material ordered for two new houses ot 4500 square feet. Double strength A glass 18x24 will be used and the houses built to admit as much light as possible. They will be used for roses and carnations. John Bettman intends rebuilding sev eral of his old houses this summer. Mr. Norrheimer has succeeded T. B. Crawford and has improved the place considerably. Joe Losson expects to soon add one house for smilax. Hogsier. Boston Florist Letter Go. J#%^fc#%#%^#%#^#^#^#^^»^^^^^^^^fc^^^f%^^^#^^^^^M This wooden box nicely stained and Tar< nishedf 18x30x13 made in two sectionst one for each size letter, g;iven a^ay w^ith first order of 500 letters. Block Lettera. 1 1^ or 2-lnch elze. per 100. $2.00. Script Letters. $4 . Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for Bale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. A, HERRMANN Manufac turer ;; Florists' Supplies Send for a price list. 404-406-408-410-412 £. 34th St. , NEW YORK Florists' Supplies Furnished at lowest prices for Ijest quality, Such as: Cape Flowers, Cycas Iieaves and Wreaths, Funeral Shaves, Wire Frames, Metal Designs, Flower Bas- kets, Fern Dishes, etc. Catalogue frei'. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS. 52 Dey St.. New York. Meyer Green Silkaline for tying bou- quetB and par apua. Can also behad In colors to match the nat- ural flower abades. Send for samples and prices. JOHN C. MEYER & CO.. Mfrs. and Wholesalers. 87Summi?rSt. Boston, Mass. John Conley & Son, Manufacturers of 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET. Mention the American Florist, Butted Glass. This is no longer an experiment, it has come to stay. 'I'here are various ways of making Butted Roots, but the best way is with the Clipper Bar. With this bar you can make a roof that is iibsoluteiy fnep from drip, and glass cannot be torn out by the wind. Butted glass makes a tight roof, a warm house and saves fuel. It lasts longer, looks betterand costs less than Iheold-fashioned roof. But do Dot 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 Circuls or Estimates, Lockland, Ohio. '^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^%^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^\ STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Paclied in small crate.'^, easy to handle. Price per cratel Price per crate l."*! 2-ln. pota In crate, *4, 88 120 7-ln. pot« In crate, W 20 1500 2« •• ■• " "- ■" " .. - -- 1500 3>|" 1000 3 " 800 31s " l«l tJO 8 48 » 48 10 24 11 24 13 4 51, 12 14 3,16, Bit; 4.80 4.80 4. .50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for prlc of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. HanElng Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. 10 per cent for cash with order. Address HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. ADGU8T KOLKEB & So>JS. New York Auenta, 52 DKY STREET. NEW YORK CITT Made by Standard Pots Good Railroad^ Facilities KELLER BROS. Special Attention Given to Mail Orders, and Special NORRISTOWN. PA. Sizes Made to Order. Price Lists Furnisiied on Appilcation. FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS ""^ List and SAMPLES FREE. J. 6. SWAHN S SONS, minneapoliI,'minn. Standards ,^ T^ j FLOWER r^O LS (f your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets N. E. WASHINGTON. D. C. MentMnn the American Florist. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANTJFACTtTRBRS OF Flower Pots. Before buying write for piioes. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrlghtwood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. STANDARD FLDWER POTS First Quality. Cream Colo 1-^ in., per 1000. .»2 40 I ZV, in., per 10 2 in , " .. 2 75 4 in.. . 2 75 .. 3 35 I 5 in., .. 4 70 I 6 in., Packages extra. per 1000, t 4 95 6 20 10 80 16 50 C. HENNECKECO,"""-w;S.''"' jCOMPANf i37l9WHAW0NST/ ' HILADELPHEAPA^i imNDARD/ BRANCH WAREHOUSES: Kearney and Westside Avet., Jersey City, N. J. Jackson Av. & Pearson St., Long Island City. N. Y. Propagating Sand^-^- Shipped in any quantity. Also FIRE BRICK for Boiler Setting. and PORTLAND CEMENT for Greenhouse Floors. The GARDEN CITY SAND CD. Dept. F., 188 Madison St., Long Distance 'phone. CHICAGO, ILL. fflRWW»f>f-i NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE OUT - 200 LBS. or TOBACCO III ONE PINT M HIKOKtll 1 SOLD BY SEEBSMEN CIRCULAR TREE-/ I SKABCURA DIPCO.CniCAGO. i Quickly Docs it. w I Quickly j»»ife*»-.%taK * -iff: ^=W:WC% 1256 The a merican Florist. May 13^ Index to Advertisers. Advertising Kates 1!3;fB Allen J K 1243 Allen & Ockerlund. . .IM.) American GardenlnK''252 American Rose Co Baesett & Washburn .nil Bayersdorfer H & Co. l-','il Benthey & Co 1-'41 Berbee 1' II Bereer U U & Co.. .1244 Bernlng H G 1242 Blanc A & Co ;23;t Bloom ,7 8 12.53 Bobblnk & Atkins.... 1219 Boston Letter Co \lw^ BradsbawQ E... .121:1 BudlonK J A 1211 1251 Burkl F.. ... 12411 Burpee W Atlee & Co II ~ ■■ - .1247 Chtoago Wrecking Co. IV Cincinnati Cut Flo 001242 Clark Wm A & Son 1260 Clark & Palmer 124',l Clucas & Boddlogton II Conwd & Jones Co. . . 121.i Conley Job** A Son... .126;'> Cottage Garaens 1 Cox Seed Co II Craig Bobt & Son 1241) Crowl Fern ("0 ... .1242 Cunningham Jos H..]2iO DIUon J L, 12411 DomerFred &Sons C0121T Dreer H A 124ti I Dumont & Co 1212 Eastburn Louis B — 1247 Eastern Chemical Co. 11 BIcbtaolz Ilenry 1252 Elsele C 1247 Elliott W U 1243 BUlott Wm 4 Sons... U Bills* Pollworth 1240 Bllleon 4 Tesson 1212 Ernest W H 1255 Felthousen J B 12M F 4 F Nurseries 1240 Fisher* Son 1248 Ford Bros 1243 Foster Lucius H 1260 Fuchs Albert 1248 Garden City Sand Co 1255 Gardeners' Chronicle HI Garland Bros 124S Gibbons U vV IV Hlblln & Co 125U Goodwin Harries Co. II Gorton & Lldgerwood. IV Gunther Wm 11 1213 Gurney Heater Co — 1 25f '. Hagenburger Carl... 1252 Hall Ass'n 1251 Hall W E Vua Ualle U V 1248 Hancock Geo &Son. 1252 HartM A 1243 Uarl K 1 124;i Hartford H E 1240 Helss J B 1261 Hennecke C Co 1255 Herendeen Mfg Co. .1250 Herr Albert M 1260 Herrmann A 12 5 Hllflnger Bros 1265 Hill B G & Co I Hippard B 1251 III Hlfchlngs 4 Co IV Hoffmelster Floral €01251 Holton & Hunkei Co. 1240 Hooker U M Co . Horan Bdw C ... Horan Jas 4 Son HortAdy 11 Uoyt AT IV Hunt B H 1211 Illinois Cut Flower C0124I Invalid Appliance Co 12d3 .1243 Jackson B B Jackson 4 Perkins Co Jacobs 3 4 Sons .lennlngs KB Jennings Bros Johnson * Stokea Kastlng W F I Kastlng Wm F4 Co., I Keller Bros. . Keller Geo 4 Son... Kellogg Geo M Kelsey Harlan P. . Kennlcott B-i« Co... .1241 Kuhl Geo A 1251 Lager & Hurrell 124S Lakev w Rose GardeD:261 Lang Julius 1243 Ijonsdale Edwin.. .12.')0 Lord 4BurnhamCo.. IV Lucas J & Co 1260 Lynch W H 1210 Manning Jacob W. Manz J 4 Co HI Markle Jos 1252 May John N I McDowell J McKellar & Winter- son 1241 Meyer John C 4 Co . . 1265 Mlddlemass Archie. .1252 Mlllang Frank 1243 Mlllang & Co 1243 Model Plant Stake Co III Mollers Gartner Zel- tung HI MonlngerJCCo IV Moon Samuel C 124H Morris Floral Co 1241) Moss Geo M 1242 Myers & Co 125i; National Plant Co ...12.62 Nlemeyer Henry A... 1211) Nlessen Leo 124' N T Cut Flower Bl. 1243 N Y Cut Flower Co.. .r.'l'i Peacock W P 1251) Pennock Sam'l 8 1242 Phrenlx Nursery Co. 1251 Pllzonka Guatav Vl':i Plant Seed Co II Poehlman Bros 1251 Prince AG4 Co 1241 Purdy & Blauyelt....]243 UuakerClty Mob Wks IV 1240 Reed Glass 4 Paint Col2.ii; Regan Printing House 1 1 Reld Bdw 12.12 Relnberg Bros ... 1241 1261 Reynolds Alvah L — 1247 Rice M 4 CO 1261 Rlder-ErlcsBon Bug Co 1260 Rltter B H 1241) Koemer Fcrd 1345 Rolker A 4 sons. . 1256 II Rose MIg Co II Sander & Co 124.8 Schiller J L 1244 Schultbels Anton 1218 Sheridan W F 1243 Shuphelt RE 1252 ... I 123'.l blebrecbt 4 Son . . Situations 4 Wants.. Skaboura Dip Co Skldelsky S S. Smith 11 P 1247 Smith Nath 4 Son .... 1252 Smith W L 12.i3 Soltau C 4 Co 12411 South Side Floral Co. 1253 Stahl Chas B 1242 Stearns Lumber Co... HI SteflensEmll 1254 Stelnmetz U 1252 Storra 4 Harrison 12.'i2 Sutherland Geo A — 1242 Suzuki 4 Uda 1215 SwahnsSons J G.. .125) Thorbum J M & Co.1216 Thornton F R 1263 Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co . ..12i>l Traendly 4 Sohenck. .1343 Van der Schoot R & Son II Vaughan J C ..1344 1246 1250 1264 I II Vlck &nillCo 1260 Vincent R Jr 4 Son. .1252 Virginia Floral ''o...;12,53 Vredenburg 4 Co 11 Wabash R R II III WatsonGC II Weber H 4 Son 1252 Weeber & Don II Welch Bros 1212 Wheeler-Stenzel Co. . Ill Whllldln Pot Co 1256 wletor Bros 1211 1247 Williams \ Sons Co 1253 WIttboid Geo I Wolf John 12111 Wood Bros :2.50 Woodroffe M B 4 Co 1242 Voungjno 1243 Young ThOB Jr 1243 A"GOO D A STORE PAINTED WITH LUCAS PAINT. IT PRESERVES IT BEAUTIFIES IT WILL CATCH THE EYE Tell them where you saw the ad. The Best Boiler on Earth for Greenhouse Heating. ALSO MADE FOR STEAM. Water Section Made in One Casting. No Leaky Joints to Worry Over. Deep Fire Pot. No Need to Sit Up All Night to Keep Your Fire Going. THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD. 8BNIJ FOR FLORISTS" CATALOGUB AND PRICE LIST FREE lT[»ON APPLICATION. GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. 74 Franklin St.. Cor. Arch. BOSTON. MASS NEW YORK c: 111 Fifth Ave., cor. 18th SI. Exclusively A GREENHOUSE HEATER! SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE M/ORK. EASY TO ERECT; SIMPLE IN OPER- ATION; ECONOMICAL AS TO CONSUMPTION OF FUEL. Send for Catalogue and latest prices. MYERS 8z: CO., 1514-1520 So 9th St., - PHILADELPHIA, PA. (Established 1849.) Water Every Day in the Year for Flowers and Lawns when RIDER or ERICSSON HOT AIR PUMPS are used. Nearly 25,000 sold during the past twenty-five years. Prices reduced. Send to nearest office for Catalogue '*A 3." RIDER-ERICSSON ENGINE CO. 22 Cortlandt Street, New York. T<..,i^»t<. b<.u7i 86 Lake Street, Chicago. 239 Franklin Street, Boston u,„,„, pf,hl 4° >*■ 7th Street, Philadelphia. 692 Craig- Street. Montreal, P. Q "avana. tuoa. 22 ^ pj^t Street, Sidney, N. S. W. 25% SAVED On Your Coal Bills If your Houses are Heated by a rurman Boiler. % Send for large Illustrated Catalogue. Florists' ^ """"tion. Let us make you an estimate FREE. THE HERENDEEN MFG. CO. Boilers 8^".ji"^ For GREENHOUSES. See our Catalogue lin&Co.,Utica.N.Y. FOR SALE CHEAP. GLASS C. .\IS0 llotlM'.l SMslirs :i 1 Mats, IMinfs, Oils. ol.c. THE REED GLASS PAINT CO., 456 W. Broadway. NEW YORK. JENNINGS BROS., JENNINGS IRON BENCH FITTINGS. NO TUKKAUS. NO ANGLK IKONS. NO NAILS. ScMi.l for (.•iitaloKiic. OIney, Phila., Pa. y; Rmerica is "ths Prow of the IIbssbI; there may be more comfort Rmidships, but we are the Erst ta touch Unknown Seas,' Vol. XIV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK. MAY 20, 1899. No. 572. m IF(L@@0@7 PUBLISHBD EVBRT SATURDAY BY AMBRIOAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn Street, Chicago. Eastern Office: 67 BromUeld St., Boston. Subscription, SI. 00 a year. To Europe, 02.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. OFFICERS-W. N Rriu>. Mount Greenwood, 111., president; P. Bkeitmeyer. Detroit. Mich., vice- president: W. J. Stewart, b~ Bromtteld St., Boston, Mass. secretary: H. B. Beatty. Oil City, Pa, treasurer. The fifteenth annual meeting will be held at Detroit, Mich., August l.i. Hi. 17 and 18. ISS). THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual meeting at Detroit. Mich. August, 1899. ELMER D. Srhth, Adrian. Mich . Secretary. THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. The care and shipment of cut flowers .... 1257 Helpful reminders 1258 Roses— Brown-barked stems ... ■ . . . 1258 — Sheep manure for roses 12.t8 —Notes 125.S — Bush Crimson Rambler rose (illus.). . . .1258 A vine-covered archway lillus.) 1259 A letter to Garcia ... 1259 Carnations — Cultural notes I2ti0 Philadelphia jottings . . .... 12t^0 Scene from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in a floral parade (iUus.) 12*il Rhododendron culture 1261 Philadelphia 1262 Boston 1262 New York 1262 Chicago 1263 Pittsbure 1263 Greenhouse buikling 12f>4 Omaha 1264 Buffalo . . . 126-1 Worcester, Mass 1264 Providence, R. I . . 1264 Los Angeles 1265 Obituary — Michael Seinniltrr . . .... 1265 — Blanche Kellogg 1265 — Mrs. Helen Madars/, 1265 —Anthony Eyth 1265 The seed trade 1270 California notes 1270 Detroit 1270 Grand Rapids ... 1270 Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y 1270 Grand Island, Neb 1270 The nursery trade 1272 Affairs at Huntsville ... 1272 Our pastimes — Practice at Cleveland 1274 — Baltimore to visit Philadelphia 1274 —Bowling at Pittsburg 1274 — Fred. Stollery set a puce 1274 — With Trans-Mississippi bowlers 1274 — Denver asks for information 1274 Cleveland 1278 Newport, R, I. . , , 1283 The Care and Shipment of Cut Flowers. There is no sweeter sound (or the florists' ear than the sharp, crisp rustle of a bunch of fresh roses, chrysanthe- mums, violets or carnations. The rustle tells the story of their quality, perhaps more than any other one point, yet how rare it is, especially in a box of shipped blooms. The care of flowers during and after cutting, during and after shipping, is as important a consideration as their cultivation and it is useless to try to pro- duce good flowers unless proper care is given them afterwards. Many a good bloom has failed of a good sale because of careless handling. The responsibility of the man entrusted with the care of the stock between cut- ting and its final sale is second only to that of the grower and he is fully as hard a commodity to secure as is the good grower. A prominent rose grower has stated thdt one of his most trouble- some problems is to find men who know when a bud is ready to cut. This ability is a sort of intuition governed by no exact rule, impossible of intelligent anal- ysis and imparted with greatest difficulty to even the aptest scholar. The fewer handlings a flower has to encounter so much the better for the flower and this fact should never be lost sight of from the moment the bud is first touched to cut it off. All flowers are improved by having the stems immersed in water for a number of hours immedi- ately after cutting. The jars should be ot varying depths, sufficient to accommo- date a considerable part of the stem and numerous enough so that any crowding of the flowers can be avoided. The flow- ers, when jarred . should be graded accord- ing to length of stem, for, with roses especially, much damage is done to the shorter stemmed buds by the spines on the stems and leaves ot others and all flowers are subject to more or less dam- age if irregularly bunched. Wetting of the petals should at all times be guarded against. Carnations and violets will be ruined by wetting and roses are better without it. Violets or other short- stemmed blooms when bunched should be placed in pans of water, supported by racks of wire or other construction that will admit the stems to the water but leave the flowers perfectly dry. While on the subject of violets it may be added that a hood of waxed paper carefully adjusted over each bunch and left there until they are sold will do much towards retaining the very evanescent perfume without which the violet is an unsalable commoditv. As to the place of storage during the hardening process, it is a matter which does not receive the consideration from the average grower whichits importance warrants. A mouldy, musty cellar is no fit place for delicate flowers. In all cases the storage room, whether in a cellar or elsewhere, should be for flowers exclu- sively and if withseparatecompartments for different varieties, so touch the better. It should be dry, absolutely free from draughts and scrupulously clean at all times. It should be sufficiently roomy that the jars will never be crowded together and so that they can be handled or removed without being brushed against. Freshness and crispness being a first requisite, it follows that the least possi- ble time after they are in good condition should be consumed in getting the flowers from the greenhouse to the customer and during the time they are in transit every device that will conduce to this end is worthy of adoption and emploj'ment. Whether for a short or a long journey, the expert flower packer will provide for the arrival of his goods at their destina- tion in, as nearly as possible, the same perfection in which they start, by pack- ing as late as practicable before shipping time, by acquainting himself fully with starting and delivery hours of trains and expresses, by insisting on the co-opera- tion of the transportation companies in the matter of piomptness and care and assisting them to this end by informing them of the perishable character of the stock and by providing convenient boxes with rope or otherhandlesby which they may be carried right side up' always. In packing he will take precautions against bruising, breaking, tearing, shifting, heat- ing, freezing or soaking by packing so that no flower will come in contact with the side or end of the box or any other avoidable substance, by firming the stems with frequent cleats, by abundant paper coverings in cold weather and the use of ice in warm weather. Indeed, ice is frequently indispensable in the coldest weather if goods are to go a long dis- tance in heated cars. Great care is nec- essary to provide against the possibility of the ice shifting around when partially- melted and it is well to confine it in a separate compartment or wrap in a cloth bag which is secured to the inside of the case. Roses are best packed in lines, one bud at a time, with layers of soft, non-absorb- ent paper between each row to prevent tearing of petals or foliage by contact with thorns and with an occasional cleat 1258 The American Florist. May 20^ of wood fastened across the stems. Some carnation growers who aim for best results pack their choice blooms in like manner, giving each individual flower careful attention, and it pays, for, while carnations will stand more rough hand- ling than some other flowers yet their recent development has made buyers critical and they want individually jier- fect blooms, for which they are willing to pay the diflerence. In no case should carnations be tied in bunches of more than twenty-five blooms, ^nd tens or twelves are still better. Callas and lilies are benefited sometimes by a wad of soft cotton carefully inserted in the flower to help in retaining its shape, but it should be done very delicately. Boxes should be shallow. Except where smilax, ferns, or other material that will bear crushing is included in the shipment deep boxes are entirely out of date, for no flower can sustain the crushing of several layers on top of it and be in condition to offer to the critical buyers of the present day. Never, never ship flowers in boxes that have been used for coffee, pepper- mints, salt fish or other odoriferous mate- rial. It is not necessary to give the rea- sons for this and the admonition would appear unnecessary but that it is a fact that this extravagant and disgusting Irugality is still a common practice with many injudicious shippers. Helpful Reminders. Bedding plants should now be ready for use, geraniums in bloom, cannas with two or more leaves, heliotropes, verbenas and fuchsias all assorted, bushy and in bud. Besides the usual pot plants from cuttings many seedlings are useful and profitable, .\sters in particular, antirrhi- nums, gaillardias, mignonette, the large flowered centaurea and Cobea scandens are almost always scarce though easily grown. It is well to have a number of nasturtiums in pots for late customers. Amaranthus seedlings are valuable for decorating rose beds, sweet pea borders or other places of the garden which naturally look poorly in August. Custo- mers who order beds filled the last week of May do not want to wait for the germination of seeds. Late orders are usually from the impulsive andimpa;ient class which will pay well for being waited on "up to the handle." There are early and late orders every year and you must cater to both classes; they prolong your busy season. While busy with your customers' gar- dens remember that neglecting your own will make you hard up for suitable material to work with from Juh' until chrysanthemum time. It is true that the demand is neither great nor continuous at that time, but you should be able to fill such orders as are offered andyou will be surprised to find how much the sum- mer trade will amount to. Torenias are beautiful and are easily grown in pots for decorations and cutting. Scabiosa, with its long stems; asters, antirrhinums, gladioli, tritomas, larkspurs, anemones and hollyhocks are all useful and late sweet peas with long stems sell for more than the earliest do. The most beautiful of all is Clematis paniculata; if grown outside, train it up poles about five feet. When in bloom it can be cut off, pole and all, for decora- tions. It should be placed cut ends in water over night and will then be in con- dition for use; nothing sells better. These things should be provided for this month. C. B. W. ROSES. BROWN-BARKED STEMS. Ed. Am. Florist:— You will oblige by explaining what causes the bark of my roses to turn brown, as per samples mailed you under separate cover. A. F. The bark of these roses was quite dark and the cause is rather hard to determine without a knowledge of the treatment they received during the past changeable season. As a general rule the discolora- tion of the bark may be traced to sudden changes in temperature, combined with bright, strong sunlight. It is more apt to be developed after prolonged cloudy CRIMSON RAMBLER IN lO-INCH POT. weather, succeeded by bright sunshine, and a sudden rise in temperature accord- ingly, particularly in cases where the soil has been kept a little too moist during the cloudy period. This produces a some- what softer growth, not only in the young shoots, but also affects the older wood. When the plants are in this con- dition they are much more likely to receive a sun scald, which is what the trouble really is. If "A. F." will watch his plants carefully he will find that they are always aftected first on the side exposed to bright sunlight, though the brown color will sometimes spread all around the shoot. Another factor in the production of brown bark on the stems is an excess of humus in the soil or mulch- ing. I have watched the development of this under various conditions and find the above the most active causes in pro- ducing it. I do not want to infer that there are not other causes, but simply to say that so far as my observations go these are the most active conditions which go to produce it. Except in quite severe cases the browning of the bark does not materially affect the health of the plants, but there is another condition which frequently occurs with many grow- ers in spring and fall, which makes this trouble a very serious matter, and that is moisture settling on the plants and forming small beads of dew all around the edges of the leaves, by having a stag- nated moist atmosphere at night. Then when the bright sunshine strikes them in the morning the leaves will wilt and the shoots turn dark brown and often die back their whole length. John N. Mav. SHEEP MANURE FOE ROSES. Ed. Am. Florist: — Please state what percentage of sheep manure should be used in soil for roses? My soil is a heavy clay loam. L. S. The proportion somewhat depends upon the quality of the fertilizer. If it is practically clear and has been kept in the dry so as to retain all its qualities, then one part to eight parts soil would be ample, but if it has considerable bedding material mixed through it, so as to reduce the actual fertilizing qualities, one part to six of soil may not be too much for a very poor grade of soil, but in any case the whole should be thoroughly mi.xed. I would advise "L. S." to try the addition of one load of sand to eight ol his heavy loam in conjunction with the sheep manure, at least for a portion of his compost. One year's trial will demonstrate clearly whether his compost is benefited by the addition of sand or not. John N. May. NOTES. Charles E. Meehan, Germantown, Fa., has finished a new house in which to plant Kaiserin and La France roses for summer blooming. It is an up-to-date house, with two solid beds in the center and walks all around and down the mid- dle, and it is fitted up in the best possible manner with all the modern improve- ments. The walls for the solid beds are made of ashes and cement, and it is the most mechanical looking job of this kind I have yet seen. If I understood Charlie correctly, he used a quarter of a barrel of one of the best brands of Portland cement- about 100 pounds — to six wheelbarrows- lul of ashes; some of the ashes he had to buy, which cost him ten cents a load. Mr. Meehan will use rough broken stone for drainage, as he has an idea that ashes used for that purpose are not quite so good for the plants. He claims, how- ever, it is only a matter of opinion. John Burton and the undersigned use ashes in solid bedsior roses without any apparent deleterious eflects. E. L. BUSH PLANTS OF CRIMSON RAMBLER ROSE. That the Crimson Rambler can be grown and flowered in dwarf or bush form is perfectly shown by the accom- panying illustration from a photograph of a plant grown by W. K. Harris. A batch of some fifty beautifully flowered plants was placed on the market by him this spring and sold on sight, .\fter the lot of this rose for forcing for Easter were potted last fall, it was noticed that some of the plants shrivelled badly, the wood probably not being thoroughly ripened, or the injury to the roots in moving being too severe. The plants affected were set aside and after being cut back to within twelve inches of the pot were kept in a cool house, coming on as the season advanced with scarcely any fire heat. The result was a strong sturdy growth, each cane bearing from three to four shoots with handsome clusters of brilliant colored flowers. The bunches were much larger than those borne by the Easter stock and the effect of so many flowers on such a comparatively small plant was very striking. These plants required no staking whatever and arranged them- selves much more gracefully than those of earlier date, in which stakes and "woolen" string played such aprominent part. K. Bangoh, Me.— Carl Beers will sail from New York June 10 for a few weeks busi- ness and pleasure trip to Holland. iSgg. The American Florist. 1259 AN ARCHWAY AT POINT COMFORT, HIGHLAND PARK, ILL. A Vine-Covered Archway. The above illustration is from a photo- graph of a vine-covered archway over a roadway entrance to Point Comfort, the summer home of John A. Roach, at High- land Park, Ills. The vine used is the Virginia creeper, indigenous to the sur- rounding country. Its construction is most simple, being composed of a white oak post, having a "fork" at the upper end. placed at each side with a cross bar of the same wood resting in the forks. This is the simplest form of making such an archway and is (juite effective for a time, but as a rule, by the time the vine becomes Ivixuriantly graceful, decay has set in to such an extent that the first strong wind is apt to upset it. When one is clearing a new place it is well, if wooded, to set asidegood straight trunks of white oak, especially those having good "forks" eight or more feet above the ground, and in cutting oft" the branches, leave the stumps a foot or so long, to be entirely removed or shortened afterwards, as circumstances warrant. Strip oft' the bark while fresh, and pile them away to dry and cure. Place some- thing between them and the earth to pre- vent decay. These may be used for arch- ways, training vines to a single post, and other purposes. They will last much longer than if used when fresh. Even those used as soon as cut will last longer if the bark is peeled. If the end placed in the ground, and especially that portion a loot above and below the surface, receives three or four coats of linseed oil in which powdered charcoal is stirred until of the consistency' of a thin "mush," it will withstand decay for a long time. Where one can afi'ord it and desires an arch of this character, it is best to make it of heavy iron piping, making the col- umns of four pipes set in the form of a square a foot or more wide, extending the cross bar at each side at least two feet beyond the column. These will last almost forever and not court disappoint- ment just when the vine is at its best, as is the case with wood. This same rule applies to arches over garden walks or any trellis where the vine used becomes in a measure a part of it by attachment or intertwining. W. C. Egan. A Letter to Garcia. In all this Cuban business there is one man stands out on the horizon of my memory like Mars at Perihelion. When war broke out between Spain and the United States, it was very neces- sary to communicate quickly with the leader of the Insurgents. Garcia was somewhere in the mountain fastnesses of Cuba — no one knew where. No mail or telegraph message could reach him. The President must secure his co operation, and quickly. What to do? Someone said to the President, "There's a fellow by the name of Rowan will find Garcia for you, if anybody can." Rowan was sent for and given a letter to be delivered to Garcia. How "the fellow by the name of Rowan" took the letter, sealed it up in an oil-skin pouch, strapped it over his heart, in four days landed by night oft the coast of Cuba from an open boat, disappeared into the jungle, and in three weeks came out on the other side of the island, hav- ing traversed a hostile country on foot, and delivered his letter to Garcia, are things I have no special desire now to tell in detail. The point I wish to make is this: Mc- Kinley gave Rowan a letter to be delivered to Garcia; Rowan took the let- ter and did not ask, "Where is he at?" By the Eternal! there is a man whose form should be cast in deathless bronze, and the statue placed in every college in the land. It is not book-learning young men need, nor instruction about this and that, but a stiftening of the vertebrje which will cause them to be loyal to a trust, to act promptly, concentrate their energies: do the thing — "Carry a message to Garcial" General Garcia is dead now, but there are other Garcias. No man, who has endeavored to carry out an enterprise where many hands were needed, but has been well nigh appalled at times by the imbecility of the average man — the inability or unwillingness to concentrate on a thing and do it. Slipshod assistance, foolish inatten- tion, dowdy indifference, and half-hearted work seem the rule; and no man succeeds, unless by hook or crook, or threat, he forces or bribes other men to assist him; or mayhap, God in His goodness per- forms a miracle, and sends him an Angel of Light for an assistant. You, reader, put this matter to a test: You are sitting now in your office — six clerks are within call. Summon any one and make this request: Please look in the encyclopedia and make a brief memo- randum for me concerning the life of Correggio. 1260 The American Florist. May 20, Will the clerk quietly say, "Yes sir," and go do the task? On your life, he will not. He will look at you out of a fishy eye and ask one or more of the following questions: Who was he? Which encyclopedia ? Where is the encyclopedia? Was I hired for that? Don't you mean Bismarck? What's the matter with Charlie doingit? Is he dead? Is there any hurry? Shan't I bring you the book and let you look it up yourself? What do you want to know for? And I will lay you ten to one that after you have answered the questions, and explained how to find the informa- tion, and why you want it, the clerk will go off and get one of the other clerks to help him try to find Garcia, and then come back and tell you there is no such man. Of course I may lose my bet, but according to the Law of Average, I will not. Now if you are wise you will not bother to explain to your "assistant" that Correggio in indexed under the C's, not in the K's, but you will smile sweetly and say, "Never mind," and go look it up yourself. And this incapacity for independent action, this moral stupidity, this infirmity of the will, this unwillingness to cheer- fully catch hold and lift, are the things that put pure Socialism so far into the future. If men will not act for themselves what will they do when the benefit of their effort is for all? A first mate with knotted club seems necessary, and the dread of getting the "bounce" Saturday night, holds many a worker to his place. Advertise for a stenographer and nine out of ten who apply can neither spell nor punctuate and do not think it necessary to. Can such a one write a letter to Garcia? "You see that book-keeper," said the foreman to me in a large factory. "Yes, what about him?" "Well, he's a fine accountant, but if I'd send him up town on an errand, he might accomplish the errand all right, and on the other hand, might stop at four saloons on the way, and when he got to Main street, would forget what he had been sent for." Can such a man be entrusted to carry a message to Garcia? We have recently been hearing much maudlin sympathy expressed for the "down-trodden denizen of the sweat- shop" and the "homeless wanderer searching for honest employment," and with it all often goes many hard words for the men in power. Nothing is said about the employer who grows old before his time in a vain attempt to get frowsy ne'er-do-wells to do intelligent work; and his long patient striving with "help" that does nothing but loaf when his back is turned. In every store and factory there is a con- stant weeding out process going on. The employer is constantly sending away "help" that have shown their incapacity to further the interests ol the business, and others are being taken on. No mat- ter how good times are, this sorting continues, only if times are hard and work is scarce, the sorting is done finer, but out and forever out, the incompetent and unworthy go. It is the survival of the fittest. Self interest prompts every employer to keep the best — those who can carry a message to Garcia. I know one. man of really brilliant parts who has not the ability to manage a business of his own, and yet who is absolutely worthless to any one else, because he carries with him constantly the insane suspicion that his employer is oppressing, or intending to oppress him. should a message be given him to take to Garcia, his answer would probably be, "Take it yourself, and be damned!" To-night this man walks the streets looking for work, the wind whislling through his threadbare coat. No one who knows him dare employ him, for he is a regular firebrand of discontent. He is impervious to reason, and the only thing that can impress him is the toe of a thick-soled No. 9 boot. Of course I know that one so morally deformed is no less to be pitied than a physical cripple; but in our pitying, let us drop a tear, too, for the men who are striving to carry on a great enterprise, whose working hours are not limited by the whistle, and whose h.air is fast turn- ing white through the struggle to hold in line dowdy indifference, slipshod imbecility, and the heartless ingratitude, which, but for their enterprise, would be both hungry and homeless. Have I put the matter too strongly? Possibly I have; but when all the world has gone a-slumming I wish to speak a word of sympathy for the man who suc- ceeds— the man who, against great odds, has directed the efforts of others, and having succeeded, finds there's nothing in it; nothing but bare board and clothes. I have carried a dinner pail and worked for day's wages, and I have also been an employer of labor, and I know there is something to be said on both sides. There is no excellence, per se, in poverty: rags are no recommendation; and all employers are not rapacious and high- handed, any more than all poor men are virtuous. My heart goes out to the man who does his work when the "boss" is away as well as when he is at home. And the man who. when given a letter for Garcia, quietly takes the missive, without asking any idiotic questions, and with no lurk- ing intention of chucking it into the nearest sewer, or of doing aught else but deliver it, never gets "laid off nor hasto go on a strike for higher wages. Civili- zation is one long anxious search for just such individuals. Anything such a man asks shall be granted; his kind is so rare that no employer can afford to let him go. He is wanted in every city, town and village — in every office, shop, store and factory. The world cries out for such; he is needed, and needed badly — the man who can carry a message to Garcia. —The Philistine. CARNATIONS. CULTURAL NOTES. May 20. — It is to be presumed that all carnations intended for outdoor cultiva- tion during the summer are now in the field, but there may be some scarce nov- elties yet in the sand and it will be well to give them some extra attention. In the first place, these late cuttings cannot be expected to make as good plants as those that have had the cool weather of spring in which to become established. They can, however, be pushed forward and made into fairly good stock. As soon as they are rooted they should be potted into quite small pots and a very rich soil used for the purpose. At this late date they cannot be forced along too rapidly. The object of the small pot is to have it become quickly filled with roots. When there are sufficient roots in the pot to hold the ball nicely, and before they have any chance to become pot bound, they should be planted, almost regardless of weather, unless it is excep- tionally hot and dry. If the ground is not very rich it will pay to make it so; it can be nearly as rich as that you would use in the houses, as a soil full of vegeta- ble humus will carry plants over a drought much betterthan one that isbut poorly iertilized. If the soil is at all dry it pays to employ the old-fashioned but good method of making the hole for the plants, filling it with water and planting immediately. This gives the plant a good start and is far more beneficial than any top watering would be. It is also very quickly done if you use three or four men. One can go ahead, making the holes; another follows with the water and the dropper and planter are right after, so as to get the plants in before the water all soaks away. After they are started nicely ordinary field culture will be all that is required to have reasonably good plants by September 1 or 15. Aside from the scarcer novelties, which are propagated as long as possible, so as to have a few more for blooming next winter, there are many carnation grow- ers who are now trying to buy cuttings of the standard sorts. II they succeed in procuring them they will need to follow up the extra care and extra feeding pro- cess in order to get plants worth the dig- ging in the fall. A great many of the failures in carna- tion culture are due to the habit of pro- crastination, both in propagating and in buying cuttings. I could have sold, within the past two weeks, an immense quantity of cuttings from the sand if I had them to sell cheap, the cry being not for good stock but for cheap. It is cer- tainly "penny wise and pound foolish" to wait until May for cuttings in order to save a few dollars on the purchase price, for the same cutting in March would be worth at a low estimate, just three times as much to the grower next winter. If you are behind at present give jour late cuttings all the care possi- ble and make a resolution, and keep it, that you will buy next season in March. No good rose grower would wait until September to buj' his cuttings. No more should a carnation grower wait until May. Albert M. Herr. PHILADELPHIA JOTTINGS. Thomas Meehan &Sons, Germantown, Pa., are so favorably impressed with their experiment in the early planting of carnations last year that they have made preparations to plant the whole of their large "slope" house this year in that way. Nearly all their stock is now in good shape outdoors in deep 3' L-inch pots. The diflerence between pot-grown Eldorados planted early last year as seen at the Messrs. Meehans' is very marked, and great results are looked for with their carnations next winter. They are growing most of the popular sorts, and experimenting carefully with some of the more promising varieties among the new ones. John Burton has a fine lot of his seed- ling. Alba Superba, for next winter. His plan is not to pot them at all. They are dibbled from the propagating bed into flats of good ordinary loam; from these flats they are planted outdoors the latter end of .\pril or early in May, only a few inches apart in narrow beds. Thesebeds are laid out just wide enough so as to i8gg. The American Florist. 1261 SCENE FROM A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM IN A FLORAL PARADE. DECORATIONS IN GREEN AND WHITE. allow of weeding conveniently. They are also located near enough to the water supply so that in case of a dry time a good soaking may be given. This is cer- tainly a more economical way of grow- ing carnations than potting them, and Mr. Burton declares that it is also a bet- ter way to grow them, for he has found in days gone by when the plants have been pot-grown preparatory to early planting — owing to the large number and matty nature of the roots, they soon become pot-bound — and when a plant is at any time taken out of the bed in which it has been growing during the winter, the ball remains almost intact, and this Mr. Burton thinks is not the proper con- dition for the roots to be in, hence the change made in his mode of operations. He generally plants under glass into their blooming quarters in July. E. L. Rhododendron Culture. [Digest of a paper read be/ore the Ftorists* and Gardeners' Club of Baltimore. Md., May 8, iSm, by President N. F. Flitton of that otganizalion.] The subject for consideration this even- ing is one of rising importance to the members of the Florists' and Gardeners' Club, inasmuch as the cultivation of beautiful hardy plants will increase with the age of our country, and among this class the rhododendron is destined to become conspicuous. It is a large genus of shrubs of the order ericace.-c. The characteristics of most are well known, and need not be dwelt upon. It is stated by some writers that there are about 170 species, natives of the mountains of Europe, Asia and the Malay archipelago and North America, most abundant in the Himalayas, commonly shrubs, rarely trees. In the species proper, the leaves are evergreen. Rhododendron Cataw- biense is native to the AUeghenies and by cross fertilization with the more tender species, R. ponticum and R. arboreum, by far the larger proportion of the varieties seen in plantations have been produced. R. maximum is also a native of the AUeghenies and occurs as far north as Canada and Maine. The flowers of this species are pinkish or nearly white, with a pale green throat. It has afforded some hybrids, and although itself a fine species it is much less cultivated than is R. Catawbiense, For our purpose this evening it is, in view of the limited time available for the consideration of the subject, far prefera- ble that we confine our attention to the points of greatest interest to the mem- bers of our club. The first desideratum is, in the speaker's estimation, hardiness, as lacking this qualification, all others are valueless. Granting this, it would be labor lost to seek thoroughly hardy rhododendrons among kinds not having sufficient Catawbiense blood in their constitution to give them the vigor to withstand our climate. Possibly, how- ever, to avoid criticism, it were safer to note here that we do not entirely ignore the varieties produced by the cross fertili- zation of R. maximum. Before naming varieties best suited for general cultiva- tion let us briefly review the cultural requirements necesary to success. The old apothegm of "Catching the hare before cooking it" may be trite, but does it impart useful information? We ask, is it not the wiser plan, in view of the possibility that the hare may come our way, to obtain all available knowledge as to the requirements as to soil, climate and conditions rather than expend time and means in experimenting? In other words, is it not more in keeping with the methods of the modern horticulturist to find out all about the cooking? Then if the hare comes his way he will take care of it all right. Let each member paste these two or three "don'ts" in his hat. Don't undertake the cultivation of rho- dodendrons in calcareous soil, in a soil containing much iron ore, in a stiff clay soil, in a coarse, harsh gravel, or where they will be destroyed by drought. Please Dear in mind that the plants of the order ericace;c, including the rhodo- dendrons, require a large mass of healthy roots and that the roots are very fine and close, hence soil conditions must be such as will meet the requirements. In connection with this, there is not one of you but knows from experience how difficult it is to thoroughly moisten one of those masses when it has been allowed to completely dry out, and some of us have had the experience heaped up and pressed down, gospel measure. Towards late summer and early autumn we frequently have a drought which is very trying to this class of plants. Be careful or they will suffer seriously; moisten and mulch them, but not with manure. Some- thing more than a quarter of a century ago the speaker was handling this class of plants extensively, on a variety of soils. It was found that in a fine, soft, hazel loam containing a good supply of humus, with plenty of depth and pretty good drainage, they did finely. Depth of soil, not less than two and a half feet, is a prime factor in their cultivation. It is well if partial shade can be afforded. By this it is not meant to plant beneath trees, but if some shade falls upon them during the middle part of the day in sum- mer the same shade will fall upon them when the foliage is frozen in winter, which is quite as desirable at that season of the year as it is in the heat of summer. As this partial shading cannot always be secured, keep the rootscool in summer by mulching, and from hard freezing in the winter by the same means. Above all do not allow them to dry out in drought. Swamp muck thoroughly mixed with good friable, somewhat sandy loam makes a compost in which the entire genus thrives admirably. The negative points having been con- sidered the positive can be easily borne in mind: Deep soil, never less than thirty inches, composed of good, sandy loam and swamp muck or peat; keep the roots cool; supply moisture when needed; pro- cure hardy well tested varieties with a good mass of roots produced by proper handling in the nursery. Given these con- ditions there is no reason why rhododen- dron culture should not be as much a success as is growing roses. As to varie- ties, I have not depended entirely upon my own judgment in the matter, but have consulted Wm. Falconer, the able superintendent of Schenley Park, Pitts- burg, than whom there is no better 1262 The American Florist. May 20^ authority, who gave me the names of fifty varieties from vyhich I have selected twenty-nine. These are also recommended by F. L. Harris, the well known gardener and successful rhododendron grower at the estate of H. H. llunnewell, Welles- ley, Mass. Here is a list of good ones: Album elegans, Album grandiflorum, Alexander Dancer, Atrosanguineum, Charles Bagley, Charles Dickens, Carac- tacus, C. S. Sargent, Delicatissimum, Ed. S. Rand, Everestianum, F. D. Codman, Francis Dickens, Guido, H. W. Sargent, Kettledrum, King of Purples, Lady Armstrong, Ladv Grey Edgerton, Mrs. John Cluttou, Mrs. R. S. Holford, Old Port, Purpureum Grandiflorum, Ralph Sanders. Roseum Elegans, Sir Wm. Arm- strong, Sir Thomas Seabright, Rosabelle, W. E. Gladstone. Philadelphia. BUSINESS IS STILL VERY FAIR. — SUPPLY CONTINUES TO OVERRUN THE BANKS.— BEDDING STOCK IS IN RATHER SHORT SUPPLY BUT PRICES HAVE NOT MOVED UP. — SOCIETY MEETINGS. — NOTES. Business the past week was about as usual for the season; conventions of different organizations meeting here have been banqueted, the decorations for which have been more or less elaborate; college and school commencements usual at this season of the year are taking place; a few weddings have also added to the demand, and this together with the every-day orders for tributes to those who have passed away makes a volume of business that, if there were not so many of us, would be very grati- fying indeed. The supply of flowers continues uninter- ruptedly and, like the brook, will no doubt go on forever, with its alternating freshets and dry times. How to keep it within the bounds seems ot late years the greatest problem, although at times the stream narrows and brings many anxious people to its banks who would other- wise be forgotten. There is plenty of stock about of all kinds, and Beauty roses are, on account of their low price, carried largely by all the stores and sell well. Other roses. Bride, Bridesmaid and Meteor, are still in good shape, although the teas are beginning to retrograde. President Carnot is now coming in, the flowers large and well colored. Prices range from $3 to $5 for the teas and 50 cents to $1.50 per dozen for the Beauties. Carnations are plentilul and good and range in price from $1 to $1.50 and $2 tor the best. Robert Craig & Son are sending in some fine Gold Nuggets, the best we have seen this season. The demand for bedding stock still continues and it is likely that Decoration Day will find a rather bare market. For a number of years past the demand for bedding plants and the price received has been growing less and less until now the supply seems scarcely enough to meet the increased demand that has at last set in. The prices have, however, as far as we have been able to ascertain, been increased scarcely any if at all. This is a mistake. Growers should study how to raise prices as well as flowers. The figures are now so low that there is scarcely a new dollar for an old, but this is the time for the boys to wake up and while the boom is on get things back to a paying basis. The monthly meeting of the Pennsyl- vania Horticultural Society was well attended and the very excellent paper of Wm. Tricker on aquatics was listened to with marked attention. There was a nice collection of plants on the exhibition tables, the most prominent being hybrid and shrubby calceolarias, of which there were some fine specimens. A few cam- panulas in 8-inch pots, well flowered, made a nice showing. The programme for the meeting of the Botanical Society of Pennsylvania on the evening of May 12 was as follows: "The Orchids of Chester County," with speci- mens, by Hugh E. Stone; "Aspects of Tropical Nature in Mexico," illustrated with lantern slides and specimens, by Dr. J. W. Harshberger, followed by an exhibi- tion and description by Professor J. M. Macfarlane of living plants from Florida, presented by Mrs. Mary Williams. John Haubert, of Bala, has sold his residence and a part of his lot at a good price and will build a new home on the remaining portion, also two new green- houses. He also intends to remodel the outside range of the old establishment. K. Boston. THE WORST WEEK OF THE SEASON. — DECORATION DAY OUTLOOK.— EXHIBITION NOTES. — PROMINENCE OF GREENHOUSE PRODUCT IN THIS STATE.— A PRETTY ROSE. — OIL EXPERIMENTS ON PARK ROADS NOT SATISFACTORY.— VISITORS. The past week is classified by the wholesale dealers as the worst week of the season for the cut flower business. The retail business is at a low ebb and the demand all through this section is very light as compared with the corres- ponding date in previous years. The explanation is not readily found for the bedding plant and other lines of spring trade are not yet at their zenith and there is no scarcity of either funerals or weddings, both of which events, sad or otherwise, are at this time of the year very useful tributaries. But the Boston fraternity cannot complain with reason, for their season as compared with that of other centers of equal promi- nence has been a humraerall through and if anyone finds himself in an embarrassed condition it is not the fault of the busi- ness. Decoration Day prospects are upper- most in the minds of the Boston florists just at present. The outlook is favorable for a goodsupply of indoor bloom, carna- tions being particularly promising and this means, in itself, prosperity for all as there is never any doubt of the disposal of the whole product at Decoration Day in this section. It is a question if any other holiday during the year is so generally profitable and satisfactory. As to outdoor bloom, which bears so important a part in memorial work, it is not possible yet to make any reliable estimate. The weather has been unsea- sonably dry and the garden shrubbery begins to show the bad effects of it. Rain followed by warm weather would be likely to put most of the usual Decoration Day standb3'S out of the question and, if this should happen, then the price of indoor material will soar. There was a very pretty little display at Horticultural Hall on Saturday. J. E. Rothwell, showed six well bloomed plants of Cypripedium niveum and received, a bronze medal therefor. James Garthley staged a collection of zonal geranium blooms, also a pair of specimen plants each about four feet through, which were the best geranium plants ever shown here and for which he was awarded a certificate of merit. James Comley's display of shrub flowers was very interesting. An exhibition of water color sketches of flowering plants drawn from nature by Miss Helen Sharp is open, free to the public, this week at the Natural History rooms. The collection includes sketches of about seven hundred species, arranged according to Gray's classification and they are beautifully done, as well as of great value to those interested in botanical study. The agricultural statistics of the state of Massachusetts for 1895, which are just received, show that the value of the green- house product bears a larger proportion to the total agricultural product than in any other state of the Union. This is at- tributed in part to the size and nearness of the many large cities and also to the influence of the Massachusetts Horticult- ural Society. Jackson Dawson has been forcing some small pot plants of Rosa lucida alba and they are suggestively beautiful, the flow- ers being but a trifle smaller than those ot the Cherokee rose and the fragrance being much sweeter. That they would take well if ofiered for sale by florists cannot be doubted. Superintendent Pettigrew has tried the plan already in operation on some rail- roads, of wetting down park roads with petroleum instead of water. At first it appeared to work well, but before many days it was found that the oil was rapidly disintegrating the macadamized surface and so the experiment is not regarded as a success. E. G. Sterne & Co. have opened a cozy store at 4 Ordway Place at the entrance to the Boston Tavern. Hydrangeas of unusually good quality are plentiful in the florists' stores this spring and seem to be in good demand. Visitors: Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Moses, Bucksport, Me.; Chas. Loechner, repre- senting Suzuki & lida. New York and Yokohama. New York. GENERAL BUSINESS DULL. — MANY FUNERAL ORDERS.— STOCK OF ALL KINDS VERY PLENTIFLX. — DEATH OF A. J. TIERNEY. — ORCHID SEIZURE AT THE CUSTO.M HOUSE. — RETURN OF PRESIDENT PLUMB — LADIES NIGHT AT THE CLUB Business is about the same as reported last week. All bulbous stock is extremely plentiful and a good many heavy ship- ments are sold for but little more than enough to pay cost of freight. This does not apply to lily of the valley which is selling fairlj' well, largely owing to the great amount of funeral design work which has been called for. Carnations go at a low price because of their abund- ance. Their quality is all right, too good in fact for one not to feel some regret at seeing them piled up on the Greeks' stands. It is hoped that the events of the past year may have a reviving eflect on DecorationDay trade, which of late years has been of little benefit to the florists here. We can stand just a little more prosperity before the summe.- idleness settles down on the flower trade. Andrew Joseph Tierney died on the morning of May 12 and the funeral took place on Alondaj-. Tierney has done the trucking for many of the wholesale flo- rists for the past sixteen years. An honester, kindlier man never lived and he will be greatly missed by the boys who knew and loved him. He was bom in the east part of Ireland fifty-five vears ago. His health has been failing forsome time, in fact the beginning of the end came with the sorrow caused bv the mysterious disappearance of a portion of the hard-earned savings of the poor old jSgg. The American Florist. 1263 iiian some months ago, of which mention was made in these columns at the time. Many beautiful designs were sent to his funeral bv the florists whom he had served. A large shipment of orchids was confis- cated at the Custom House last week for undervaluation. The party to whom they were consigned had collected them personally in South America and they came direct to New York. Unfavorable comment is made in trade circles here on the position taken by the authorities in valuing these goods the same as though they had come via Europe with added cost of freight and several handlings. President \Vm. Plumb, of the Florists' dub, returned from his European trip on the Campania last Saturday, looking well and full of interesting news regard- ing the places he had visited in Great Britain and on the Continent. He says, however, that "after all there's no place like America." At the meeting of the Cut Flower Exchange on Saturday last, five directors were elected and a dividend of ten per cent declared and paid. J. M. Hodgson hasmoved to the corner of Fifth avenue and Fifty-sixth street. Ladies' night and Prof. Bison at the club rooms Monday evening May 22. Chicago. TRADE AND STOCKS. — THE END OF THE GLUT THOUGHT TO BE IN SIGHT. — LILY OF THE VALLEY SHORT. — THE MATTER OF ROSE CROPS. — BIG CALL FOR AMERI- CAN BEAUTY PLANTS. — MRS. GARRETT A CROPPER.— SOME CARNATION NOTES AND OTHER JOTTINGS. Stocks have shortened up considerably this week and the spring glut, which ■came on' rather earlier than usual this year, seems approaching its end, but the market is still dull. First-class roses are by no means too plentiful but there is still an over-supply of the second, third and fakir grades. There are all kinds of carnations, good, bad and otherwise, and the returns aresaidnotto be asgood as a year ago, although the reverse has been true nearly all through the season. About the only shortage, aside from the choice roses, is on lily of the valley, none of which is extra good. The outdoor crop in this line is not sufficient this year to produce any efiect whatever upon the greenhouse cut. Large quantities of sweet peas have been on the market this week and prices have been but 3.") cents to 50 cents per hundred. Mrs. Gladstone has been the •variety most in evidence although there are many Emily Henderson. There have been good pjeonies and lots of them in the past few days. Thousands of them come from M. A. Hunt, Terre Haute, Ind., and Kennicott & Co., Car- bondale. III. "E. M. Wood's statement in the last issue in regard to the cut of roses in one of his houses has attracted considerable attention," said O. P. Bassett, "and I doubt if there is a rose grower in the country who can produce a parallel case; certainly our experience is in no wise similar and I am sure that my neighbors have found no such disparity in any of their houses. He says that in one ot his even-span houses having two central beds the front bed produces three blooms for one on the rear bed, but he does not state that this is true, or anything approach- ing it, in all of his houses or even in all of Hs even-span houses, which leads us to infer that the true reason for the dispar- ity in bloom is other than that which he gives, the difference in the light afforded the beds." J. A. Budlong reports a very heavy call for American Beauty plants and a comparatively light demand for Bride and Bridesmaid. It seems that everyone intends to grow Beauty and, in fact, one Ohio firm has already oflered Mr. Bud- long an order for 25,000 cuttings to be made next year. W. E. Lynch is hustling alongimprove- ments to the recent additions to his busi- ness premises, and does not hesitate to take a strong hand in advancing the work. Some very fine Flora Hill carna- tions are now coming to this place from W. E. Hall, of Clyde, Ohio. Bassett & Washburn will discard the rose Mrs. Robert Garrett, not because it is not a fine flower, but because they can- not make it give a crop during the win- ter, it blooming in fall and again in the spring. A local firm complains about an account of sales received a day or two ago, in the matter of carnations shipped to St. Louis in April, reading 525 carnations .37 cents, express charges 75 cents. August Lange has been appointed sole agent for the sale of the Lawson carna- tion in this city. Some fine samples of this variety were on view at his store the past week. Fred. Stielow, of Niles Center, one of the oldest establishments around Chi- cago, is rebuilding his entire plant, about 100,000 feet of glass. He will use the Garland iron gutter throughout. Payne Bros., at Hinsdale, are prepar- ing to add about 12,500 feet of glass to their establishment and the Hinsdale Rose Co , is also planning an extension. G. H. Pieser, of Kennicott Bros. Co., went to West Baden, Ind., on Thursday, accompanying his mother, whose health the trip is expected to benefit. Peter Reinberg thinks highly of Amer- ica, E. G. Hill & Co.'s new scarlet carna- tion, and is planning to grow 4000 of it next season. The interested parties in one of the prominent firms of growers catering to the Chicago market will dissolve part- nership June 1. Superintendent J. A. Pettigrew, of the park system, Boston, Mass., called upon many old friends here this week. A. L. Vaughan has welcomed a ten- pound baby girl into his home. He was at Cleveland when the good news reached him. M. Weiland, of Evanston carnation fame, has opened a retail store at 602 Davis street in Evanston. There will be fewer longiflorum lilies than for last Memorial Day; the price will be about 8 cents. An importation of bay trees — one car load — has been received at Vaughan's Seed Store this week. George Bartholomew will put in a new steam boiler at his Mayfair establish- ment this fall. Sphagnum moss has been in short sup- ply, selling for some time past at $1.50 per bale. Among the week's visitors have been E. Haentze, Fond du Lac, Wis.; Mrs. A. Guillaume, LaCrosse, Wis.; Wm. G. Ber- termann, Indianapolis, Ind., returning from California. Freeport, III.— John Bauscher, Jr., proprietor of the Sunflower Poultry and Seed Farm, has started an addition to his present range of eleven houses. The new structures will each be 24-xl50 and will be devoted to roses and carnations. Pittsburg. TRADE RATHER SLOW.— CONDITION OF THE PLANT MARKET. — A HAIL STORM. — THE BOTANICAL SOCIETY VISITS SCHENLEY PARK.— MANY THINGS WORTH SEEING. Trade in cut flowers has been rather slow the past week but there is a fair demand for choice stock. Plant trade had been improvingright along but these last few days it slackened somewhat. The general run of bedding plants is, gerani- ums in 4-inch pots, $1 per dozen; cannas and caladiuras $1 and $1.50 per dozen, coleus, verbenas, achyranthes and agera- tums 50 cents per dozen. To-day we had a hail storm of about five minutes dura- tion, but as yet no damage has been reported. The Botanical Society of Western Penn- sylvania celebrated "Field Day" May 13 by a tour through Schenley park. The jaunt took in first the conservatories, then Panther Hollow, and last and greatest, the park nurseries. The objects of special interest in the conservatories were the calceolarias. Two houses are massed with these beautiful and peculiar flowers, constituting the finest display of the plant ever made in America, and probably exceeding in interest most of the displays at Schenley. The great Australian tree fern, which is showing to splendid advantage just now, was also viewed with interest. Panther Hollow, with its great variety of wild flowers and outdoor growths, was visited with enthusiasm. Here are columbines in every variety, violets, and from every clump of green the pearly cup of the mandrake peeps out. The chief object of the trip, however, was to view the flowering and economic plants in the conservatory, a new consignment of cacti from California and some plants from Sandwich Islands, chiefly tree ferns, which, though not as large as the celebrated Australian giants, are perhaps even more beautiful. The nursery or propagating quarters, situated behind the old Zoo and occupying twenty-four acres of space, offered a splendid field for enthusiastic observation of plants of all varieties which would be impossible under any other circumstances. Among the flower- ing plants there now are iris and phlox of all varieties, and violets of difi'erent species brought smiles of appreciation from the lovers of this beautiful blossom of humility. Fire pinks were there in profusion; these are generally known as Indian pinks. The display of Siberian pceonies was especially interesting and beautiful, making a scarlet- colored patch in the display. These are the earliest blooming of all pteonies. There was a big consignment of American and Chinese azaleas and a lot of mountain rhododen- drons from the southern Alleghenies nodded their graceful heads as if aware that they are more delicately lovely than their northern sisters. A large variety of spiraas are blossoming in the nursery now, including the Bridal Wreath, so lovely for decorations. All proved so fascinating that it was hard for the party to take its departure. There was no quorum at the meeting of the Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists' and Gardeners' Club, May 11, and no arrangements were perfected for attend- ing the S. A. F. convention. Geo. Oesterle. Salt Lake City, Utah.— F. Henry Hartman, from Telluride, Colo., is Duild- ing two modern greenhouses on First West street. One is 110 feet long and the other sixty-five feet. 1264 The American Florist. May 20^ Bubscription, 81.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from tnose in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate, 81.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special PoBition Guaranteed. Discounts, 6 times 6 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times. 20 per cent; 62 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. The Advert IbItik Derartment of the AMI Florist is for FJorlBts, SeedBmen, NurBerymen, and dealeru In wares pertalnlug to those lines Only. Orders for lets than one-hall inch space not accepted. AdvertlsementB must reach ub by WedneBday to se- oare insertion In the iBsue for the following Saturday. Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. An azure blue rose is alleged to have been produced by Johann Steparacki, Kesenlik, Bulgaria. Started plants of cannas, in all sizes of leading sorts, are scarce and higher in price, as are the best varieties of gera- niums. Ali- the indications point to an unusu- ally brisk trade tor Memorial Day, both for the plantsman and the cut flower dealer. We have received from W. E. Hall, Clyde, Ohio, some blooms of anew single geranium which he has named Clyde. The trusses, as also the individual flow- ers, are very large, and of a pleasing bright scarlet shade. Fair Customer — "1 want to get a floral design for a funeral." Florist — "Yes, madam; here's a handsome 'Gates Ajar.' How would it suit?" Fair Customer — "Gracious! That won't do. The gentle- man it's intended for was strongly opposed to 'open door' principles." — Philadelphia Record. An effort is being made to establish an exchange in Pittsburg, Pa., where the grower can purchase supplies and sell or exchange his products. The title of the concern is the International Growers' Exchange, with ofliceg at ,S37 Sixth avenue, and A. W. Smith, Jr. and Fred. Stokes are sponsors for the enterprise. F. W. Taylor, who was Superintend- ent of Agriculture and Horticulture at the Omaha Exposition, has just been named as Director of Exhibits and Con- cessions of the Pan American Exposition to be held at Buffalo in 1901. He will take hold of the work June 1. This insures floriculture a cordial ally in the work which should be done there. Another new insecticide will shortlj- be placed on the market, this time, how- ever, by a firm well known for its manu- factures of a similar character, viz., the Skabcura Dip Co., of St. Louis, Mo. In our advertising columns will be found a description of the preparation, and it will be noticed that the manufacturers offer $10.00 as a prize for a suitable name to give the new article. We regret to learn that the old estab- lished firm of Robert Veitch & Son, New Haven, Conn., owing to business depres- sion, has been compelled to announce its inability to pay the firm's indebtedness in full. The obligations amount to up- wards of $(),000, with assets of some where near $1,900. Preferred claims will reduce the latter total to less than $1500. The firm tenders twenty per cent, payable in cash on or before July 15, 1899. Greenhouse Building. Winnipeg, Man. — F. Francis, two rose houses, violet house and potting shed. Lincoln, 111.— W. H. Gullett & Sons, two rose houses 20x150. Rochester, N. Y. — Walt. Salmon, one rose house, one violet house. E. R. Fry • Co., range of houses. H. E. Wilson, large house. J. B. Keller Sons, two violet houses and asparagus house 25x84-. Natick, Mass. — Lester Glidden, violet house. Philadelphia.— C. W. Cox, house lOx- 100. Kingston, N. Y. — V. Burgevin's Sons, rose house 20x100. Elmhurst, N. Y.— Gustave Schraeder, two houses 35x125. Crawfordsville, Ind. — McDonald & Steele, carnation house 22x125. Malvern, Pa. — Benj. Passraore, range of commercial houses. Salt Lake City. — F. H. Hartman, two commercial houses. Morristown, N. J — Elwyn Walker, greenhouse 18x106. Hoi brook, Mass.— F. T. White, three violet houses 11x00. Flatbush, N. \'.— John Scott, three houses each 150 feet long. Hinsdale, 111.— Payne Bros., 12,500 feet of glass. Ottawa, Ont. — C. Scrim, violet house 25x95. Dayton, C— J. B. Heiss, two houses 25x100. Doylestown, Pa. — R. G. Palmer, one rose house 20x110. Geo. Sipler, a range of greenhouses. Chester Heights, Pa. — Dr. Matson, three commercial houses. Agawam, Mass. — R. W. Day, one com- mercial house. Hempstead, N. Y. — August Belmont, one conservatory. San Francisco. — Fick & Faber, rose house 20x150, propagatinghouse 5x150. Ferrari Bros., rose house 25x130 and two carnation houses 15x200. Edw. Schwerin, carnation house 15x200. Freeport, 111. — ^John Bauscher, Jr., five houses 24x150. Council Bluffs, la.— J. F. Wilcox, two houses 24x200, four 25x100 and prop- agating house. Blue Island, 111. — Heim Bros., two car- nation houses 30x165. Omaha. SEVERE HAIL STORM VISITS NEBRASKA. — NUMEROUS LOSSES OF GLASS. — NOTES OF THE CASUALTIES. Last week Omaha and several points in the adjacent territory were visited by a heavy hail storm and, asisinvariably the case, the florists were the heaviest losers. S. R. Faulkner lost 1200 feet of glass, W.J. & E. E. Arnold 600 feet, J. Jensen 800 feet and B. Haas a few dozen lights. At Council Bluffs, Iowa, J. F. Wilcox lost several hundred feet and at Platts- mouth. Neb., Mr. Moore was a sufferer. Nicols & Green, of Fremont, were hard hit, just how hard we haven't heard. Grippe. Buffalo. TRADE NOT ALARMING. — BARGAIN DAYS ARE OVER.— LARGE FUNERAL ORDERS.— GREENHOUSE MEN BUSY.— NOTES AND COMMENT. Trade the past week has not been alarming; the run on carnations and roses has died out and last Saturday only one florist had any bargains to ofler. Out- door lily of the valley is becoming plenti- ful and finds ready sale. The past few daj'S have seen some very good funeral orders, a number of prominent or popular people having passed away. For the obsequies of a leading cyclist Adams made a floral club badge which was both unique and pretty. The greenhouse men are all busy now and the baseball season has opened^ affording a daily occupation for some store-keepers. "Yours truly" was out with W. F. Kasting recently for a drive behind his flyer, Cerise Queen, and to see us one would not have suspected that we ever handle things with thorns on them. Phil. Scott is practicing up on base ball in hopes there will be a game at Detroit. Among recent visitors were John. Barclay, Chicago, and E. A. Butler, Niagara Falls. W. A. Worcester, Mass. The trade in cut flowers has let up con- siderably and although we are doing something all the time not much of an impression is made on the supply of flowers available. The quality of the blooms sent in is very good, especially carnations and we have had some very hot weather to contend with. Although the weather is summery, the people are not yet investing heavily in bedding plants, of which good stocks are dis- played all along the street. There has been quite a call for dormant Crimson Rambler which has not always been easy to supply. Planting out carnations is proceeding rapidly now and though some growers are holding off for rain, most of them are getting them out and taking a chance. Rain is needed very badly and the drought, so unusual at this season, has alreadj' had a damaging effect on many outdoor plants. Lily of the valley, which is in full bloom, is small and short- stemmed and unless we get plent3' of rain right away, hardy roses will act the same way. Outdoor stock is coming along very rapidly and the indications are that a great many things on which we depend largely for Memorial Day will be past before that time. An exhibition by the horticultural society was held on May 11, and was a good display' of spring flowers. Although rather late for tulips and I'vacinths some fine exhibits were staged Geo. Mc- Williams showed Cattleya Mendelli hav- ing very large blooms and H. F. A. Lange displayed some splendid pans of Pink Cupid sweet pea, which is well adapted for pot culture. A. H. L. Providence, R. I. On the evening of May 10 the Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island entertained its lady friends at a carnation exhibition which was the best ever held in the state. The hall was prettilj- dressed with palms by J. B. Canning and T. J. Johnston and, aside from the many excellent displays of carnations, enter- taining features were songs and recita- tions by Fred. Bratesman and Miss Lillian Macrae. Out of seven first premiums offered S. J. Renter, of Westerly, captured six, the other, for twenty-five red, going to W. S. Nichol, of Barrington, who was also second on twenty five yellow and 100 of the best six varieties. J. F. Schellinger, of Riverside, was second on twenty-five white, X. D. Pierce, Jr., of Norwood, on red, M. J. Edwards, Bristol, on light pink and dark red, while W. B. Hazard was second on twenty-five of any variety. iSgg. The a mer i ca n F loris t. ]265 Honorable mention was accorded X. \\. Pierce, Jr., for a vase of seedlings and to J. Hockey's pansies, cucumbers and toma- toes. George Johnson, F. Macrae, J. Macrae and L." Hay also exhibited well grown carnations and Mr. Johnson showed fine calceolarias. Stock is abundant, business rather quitt and prices exceedingly low. Little Rhody. Los Angeles. TRADE LIGHT, CROPS HEAVV AND PRICES LOW.— GOOD AMARYLLISES.— RAIN FOR MONEY.— CALIFORNIA CARNATIONS PROM- ISE A SURPRISE. Since the great jubilee floral parade business has been comparatively quiet. Not for several years has there been such an abundance of garden flowers and they are of almost as good quality as may be found in the floral stores. On thegrounds of the commercial growers thousands of really fine carnations are going to waste daily and the price has dropped to from 35 cents to 50 cents per hundred. Very choice roses are in limited demand at from 50 cents to $2 per hundred. Cen- taureas, of which a fine strain originated here, are largely used and sell at $1 per hundred. Amaryllises are in good demand and are very eflective in decorations. Capt. F. Ed. Gray has been showing some of the varieties for which he obtained a gold medal at Hamburg. A number of capitalists and orchardists in Los Angeles and San Bernardino coun- ties are taking considerable interest in the scheme of producing rain artificially. A Kansas "rain-maker" has offered to produce rain at $5000 per inch, "no rain, no pay." It looks now as though the cash would soon be guaranteed and the attempt made. More than 2000 persons visited the conservatories in East Los Angeles park on a recent Sunday afternoon to see an exhibit of the grand new carnations originating with and introduced by J. H. Sievers & Co., of San Francisco. A num- ber of their newest sorts were displaved and they created a sensation. There are some great surprises in store for the east- ern growers. The Chase Nursery Co., of Riverside, has received from Florida 10,000 trees of the citron of commerce which will be grown to demonstrate that it will prove profitable in California. Miss Charlotte Sexton, who has been in charge of the Redondo Floral Co.'s store since November, has severed her connection with the company and re- turned to her home in Santa Barbara. Mrs. A. E. Whittlesey, of Boyle Heights, is so well satisfied with her sales of cut flowers last season that she has pur- chased additional propertyand isextend- ing her stock. Samuel Cole, of Ventura, was a recent visitor to the city. He was happy and looked and talked like a prosperous citizen. Edward Hesser, son of W. J. Hesser, of Plattsmouth, Neb., has arrived in Los Angeles to take charge of the conserva- tory and grounds of i\L Welsh. B. F. Collins has opened a store on Spring street for the sale of Henry Feder's famous Redondo carnations and centau- reas. D. R. W. Galesburg, III.— True to the promise made last winter when the Burlington Route built greenhouses at Aurora, the company is now planting numerous flower beds about the stations along the line. OBITUARY. MICHAEL SEMMLER. Michael Semmler, the dean of the pro- fession at Belleville, 111., died at his home, 700 Mascoutah avenue, on Friday even- ing, May 5. He was 76 years of age and had been engaged in the florist business for more than an average lifetime. He leaves a widow, two sons and two daughters. BLANCHE KELLOGG. Miss Blanche Kellogg, youngest daugh- ter of George AI. Kellogg, Pleasant Hill, Mo., died May 12 as the result of an opperation for appendicitis. She was in her twenty-first year, a young woman of charming personality and endeared to a wide circle of acquaintances, as was attested by the large attendance and wealth of flowers at the funeral, May 14. MRS. HELEN MADARASZ. A leading florist of San Antonio, Texas, Mrs. Madarasz was found, a few days since, dead among the ruins of her burned home. She was a lady of rare attain- ments and loved by everyone with whom she came in contact. Mrs. Madarasz owned a prosperous business and was in the habit of keeping a considerable sum of money about the house and there is little doubt that she met foul play. ANTHONY EYTH. On May 13 the sad news was received of the death of Anthony Eyth, for twenty-five years head gardener upon the Wadsworth Estate at Geneseo, N. Y. He was a man whose ability was recog- nized throughout the gardening frater- nity. In the sixties he was well linown to the trade at Brooklyn but he survived most of his associates of early days; he had passed sixty milestones before he reached the end of his journey. Mrs. Eyth is left to mourn his loss. SITUATIONS. WANTS, FOR SALE. AdvenlsementB under tnia 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 American Florist for the year \W» la entitled to a flve-llne want adv. (sltuailonsonlyj free to be used at any time during the year. SITD ATION WA NTBD- By food allarnund florist. Private or comcuerclai- elnj^le; Swiss Frencn. E-MIL LEl'BA.Genl Delivery. Dansvllle N. Y. SITDATION WA NTE U-Bv a thoroughly competent store mm; will go anywhere T. W. Uabdesty. C-llege Bldg.. ClnclnnaU.O. SITUATION WANTED - By experienced English gardener and florist: private place preferred Address Cal . care American Horlst. Chicago. SITUATION WANTBO-Bv practical florist, good kJ grower of cut flowers and plants; single, m ddle age, ijerman. References. U. c^re Am, Florist, SITUATION WANTED-By experienced rose and carnaUon grower; slowle, age 'St Flrsl-class ret-rencea. Address .\, care Aniei lean Florist, SITUATION WANTED-By good, all-around German florist, 29, good grower of rosea carnatlor s, "muma and potted plants; sober and re'lable, Addreaa Annapolis, Md, Ctl.VRAU EICHHO SITDATION WANTED— By young married man, age 31; 10 years' experience In general greenhouse work, but mostly roses, carnations and 'mums, Ad- dreaa LoYD u Wilkinson, 114 Kerr St, South, l^anaing. Mich, SITUATION WANTBD-Aa foreman on some large place by a flrst-class grower ot rosea, carnations, 'mums ana vlol^-ta Beat of referencea furnished Irom prominent Arms. Address GROWER. 303 Ontario St., Chicago. SITUATION WANTBD-By a single man. ,tl, Swiss, baa been for many yeara. with a well-known cut flower grower; also well up In pa ms, ferns and gen eral greenhouse stock Cjmmerclal or private place Good references Address W. B, garhexer, 382 Clarkaon St,, Klatbuah. Brooklyn, N. Y, WANTED — Good gardener for general work on commercial place: must be reliable; wages, $10 per week, a.ndrew Mcadams, 31G 63d 3t,, Chicago WANTED— A good all-around florist, young man single. Give references. S20.00 per month and WANTED-Two single, all-around florists, good on pot plants and outside work ; sober and honest Wsges SI,S 00 per I ' -^ ' rhlcajio or weBt prefeired. Can eive euod security Addrees F A C, care American Florist. WANTED— At once, a Blntile. all-around tiorlst and grower of ceneral Kreenhouee stock, sober and honest; steady work year around and Rood wasee for \i7ANTED AT ONCE-A sober and reliable voung »» man who understands general greenhouse work, blate reference, experience, nalionallty and wage* wanted with buard Address State Nursehv Co., Helena, Mont WANTED AT ONCE-A good, single, all-around, Bober and honest tlorist and growt^r of roses, carnations and general stock, to take charge of email greenhouse, horse and cow; steady work, toard and lodging. State wages wanted and reft-rencea Addreaa Mrs. Uuldah Sal\ eson. Petereburg. in. retail stand. FOR SALE-Wellestab'ished and excellently located retail store in Chlcaao. doing thriving business Address E K, care American Florist. F OK HALE —Stock of 22 large greenhouses— cut Howers and plants. Good retail trade : good lease, north Hide Chicago. Casli or real estate Address /. care American Florist. TjIOR SALE-At a bargain, about SIO feet of 4-Incb - -• * ~ pipe in good condtlon, ti cents per foot " nd-hand boiler verv cheap. . Wabach. Ind. FOR 8 ALE- A rare opp rtunity Is open tj a hust- ling tiorlst wiih small capital 4 greenhouses with a dwelling, all heated by steam; only grrtenhouscB near four cemeteries ; electric cirs paws every 10 min- utes. Old age and sickness in my faml'y forces retlre- meni. Address Q c. Lange. 222t} South Meridian St.. Indianapolis, Ind. FOR SAT P ^^''^^ ^o 3 glass. 70 •■■ ^^AV iM^m^x^* boxes; gulf cypress sash bars, 3 ooiits paint— all used one vear, verv ohet.p. Address " McLENECAN BROS.t Reading. Pa. Six Miles from Boston Flower Market to depot at (.■fiitral Station. West Ro'xljury Branch R. R. Apply at 1700 Centre Street. near the greenhouses, West Roxbury. Mass. FOR SALE CHEAP. A well established llorist business with 35.000 square feet of glass, well stocked with plants, etc., situated iu the center of a city with a population of 5000, and only 35 miles from Chicago. For full particulars and price, address W, care American Florist. Chicago. TBI3 fhould be snapped uo at once The Ilka Nurseries of U acres, eptabliohed for 20 years for rent for a term of years at a rental of $600 a vear Location best In the city and on river, less than a miles from center; excellently piped and hosed; (u ly fqulpped with all necessary tools, waguns, carts, etc.; 3 serviceable anima 8 roomv barns and stables; In fact everything In full working order Hothouses aboutSCOO.q It PJantt will be "sold to lessee at one- half market price. Tools, equipments, etc . at a great «crlHce. E. B. Chani>ler, Ad ving things easily with $2510 . of ii_ Write quickly. Antonio, Tex FOR SALE-RARE CHANCE. A well established and paying llorist business, consisting of 12.000 square feet ot glass, centrally located on principal thoroughfare of thriving city in gas belt; population 25,000. Only greenhouse within city limits. Reason for selling, death of proprietor. For particulars address MRS. HENRY MICHEL. Grant Co , MARION, IND. Don't Let This ' olter for sale 3 U\l\\ L l^CL I Ilia acres of good land ChflnrP Pj1«« wUhln city limits, \^\\t). I 30,000 5PIR/EA JAPONICA, I 50,000 CARNATIONS, I 25,000 ROSES, I STOCKS, Large Quantities, VALLEY, HARDY FERNS, ASPARAGUS, SMILAX, LILIES, Etc., Etc. SEND ORDERS EARLY. Lona Distance Telephone, 2071, 2161. WELCH BROS., I Props. City Hall Cut Flower Market, I 9 Chapman Place, 15 Province St., BOSTON, MASS. PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., Ltd., . „, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, Long Distance ^ , o «. . « 'Phone 2157. Consignments Solicited. f/o. 705 Penn Are., FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. write fok price ,,,st. •— PITTSBURG. PA. Wbol^ale [fower/\arK?fe CINCINNATI, May 1», BoBOB, Beauty, select 20 00 medium 8 00® 10 00 Brtde, Bridesmaid 3 00® 4,00 Meteor 3.00® 4,00 Perle 3 OO CamstlonB 75® 1,00 fancy 1,60® 2,00 Lily of the valley 3 00 Sweet Peas 50® 1.00 Stocks 2,00 Gladiolus 4 00 Smilax 12,50® 15,00 Adlantam 1,00 (\>n]mon ferns., .20 Uarrlsll 6 00® 8 00 Callas 6,00(3 8 00 Daisies -36 ST. Locris, May 18. BoBOs, Beauty 4 00025 00 Bride, BrtdOBmald, Meteor 2,00® 6,00 Perle 2.00® 6,00 Carnations 1,00® 3.00 BmUax 20.00 Adlantum 1.00 *Bparague 50,001875,00 CallaB. , Harrtsll, Valley , 6.00 6.00 3,00 1,00 Sweet Peas MILWAITKBE. May 18, BOBOfl, Beauty, long perdoE. 2,00® 2 50 medium " " 1 00® 1,60 short " " ,50® ,T5 Bride, Bridesmaid 4 00® 6,00 Perle 3 00® 4,00 Meteor 4,00® 6.00 Eood stock 1,00® 1,50 3)25.00 Lily of the Valley., Adlantum AsparaKue Violets Callas Harrtsll Dutch Hyacinths Pittsburg, May 18 Boses, Beauty 4 " Bride. Bridesmaid 2,uu1STANCE TELEPHONE 2H85. All kinds of Florists Supplies & Wire Designs on hand« B:^~Coii8lgiiinentB of good atocfe BoUofted. CWLETELlliL [IMPORTERS 1$UL66 A^i^^^S CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. H. L. 8UNDERBRUCH CO. 416 Walnut St.. CINCINNATI. OHIO. COBBlgnmenta Solicited. Special Attention Given to ShlpplnK Orders. iSgg. The American Florist. 1267 I ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO. J. B. DEAMUD 51-53 WABASH AVE. CHICAGO ♦ — - " Prices subject to change without notice. P. * ]). AT COST. DECORATION PRICE LIST. Taking effect Friday, May 26. Per Doz. BEAUTIES, long t2.00@$3.00 medium 1.50® e.OO short 75® 1.00 UEIDES . . . per 100. $3.00@$5.00. Per 100 HRIDESJIAIDS, METEORS . . . $3.00@$5.00 PERLES. 2.00® 4.00 CARNATIONS, colored 1 50@ 2.00 white 2.00(«: 3.00 fancy 3.00(i« 4.00 VALLEY . . 2.00(u> 3.00 FANCY FERNS ($3 to $4 per M) . .40 SMILAX 12.50@15.00 ADIANTOM .75 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, string .50 GLADIOLUS 8.00 LIL. LON'GIFLORUM A CALLAS 8.OO1.1 10.00 600.000 CUT FLOWERS We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and CARNA- TIONS. We are headquarters for Bne AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., - CHICAGO. DECORATION PRICES. In effect May '». AHERICAN BEAUTY Extra long stem per doz., $3.00 2.00 l.EO 1.25 1.00 HETEOR per 100, 4.00 to 6.00 BRIDESnAID ■• 4.00to 6.00 BRIDE " 4.00 to 6.00 PERLE " 3.00to 5.00 CARNATIONS " 1.50 to 2.00 fancy " 3.00 to 4.00 All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. McKELLAR & WmSM Wholesale Florists. .3i.5tj*,^tCONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.^j*.^»,^ 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHXO.^GO. GIVE US YOUR ORDER OUR SPECIALTIES: For Decoration Day ^"^""^S' ""G»-grade roses, EARLY ^ CARNATIONS and VIOLETS. I7-Full Line FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Seeds, Bulbs, Hardy Stock. 'mmmmfmmmnmmmfh Benthey&Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ^^"Consignments solicited Galax Leaves AND LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS for Spring and Summer use. Write for prices to HARLAN P. KELSEY, 1106 Tremont BIdg., BOSTON, MASS. Remember us to our advertisers. Wbol^ale [lower/larl^fe CHICAGO. May r.i Boaes, Beanty, extra long, per doz. 3.G0@4 CO 34 Inch •• ■' 2.(IO(a2 60 20 ■• ■• " 1.60<«2 00 15 " •• '■ l.Mfel.M 12 " " • .75(91 25 8 •' " " 50®! 00 Bride 3 OIKS 6.00 Bridesmaid 3 00® S 00 Perle 3.00® 5.00 Meteor 3.00® 5 00 Camatlona 1 00® 1 50 fancy 2 00® I " PiBOnles 4.00® 8 00 .laBmlne 1.00® 3.00 Adiantnm l.OOa 1,25 Common feniB 25@ .40 Galax leaves.. SmUax... . Asparagub. . Harrisil 10 00®12.00 There are buyers for all kinds of stock advertised in the American Florist E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- CUT FLOWERS V Hunt's Flowers C Qo Everywhere > 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Bassett&Wasiiburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and On A dj^iAi^kwdk Growers of llUl MOWerS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L RANDALLS Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash- ing^ton St., Chicago. Wrlt« for special quotattons on large orden. WHOLESALE GROWER OF ROSES. DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL I. G. PRINCE & GO. wnoiesaie Gui Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Agents for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attastlon. paid to shipping orders. 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. E. C. AMLING Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. ....CHICAGO. KENNIGOTT BROS. GO. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. 42-44 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. WIRB WORK A SPECIALTY. WIETOR BROS. 8UCCESB0R9 TO ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO. Wholesale Growers ol CUT FLOWERS 51 WABASH AVENUE, Headquarters , _ ....CHICAGO 1268 The American Florist. May 20, Samoel S. FennooK, Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, ...PHILADELPHIA, PA. .riNE VALLEY AWAYS ON HAND. Open Day and Night from 12 a. m. Honday to lo p. m. Saturday. A select grade of VALLEY on hand the year round. AMERICAN BEAUTIES our specialty. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies. BOSTON... ^ FLOWERS I»rloe ILrls1;s «:aa.^iiler ull I;in.N, FINE LAUREL FESTOONING. $5.00 per 10J0 yds. All order by wire or CROWL FERN CO. mail promptly filled. 27 Beacon St . BOSTON. It your Business Methods are right you can make a profit on an advei1:isement here. Wbol^ale power/larKjfe PHTLADBLPHIA, May 17. EoseB.Tea. 3 00® 8.00 .. Beauty, extra 20.00@25.00 flrstB. 10 COS 13. 00 ueconds 0 Oil® 8.00 Carnations 75(31 1 Ou fancy l.'Ms. 2.00 Lily of the Tauey 3. 00® 1 00 ABparaRUs 50.00 SmllBX 20.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Mignonette 1.00® 4.00 Boston, May 17. Rosea, Beauty, eelect 12.00@15 00 Brtae. Bridesmaid, Meteor 2.00® 5 00 Carnations, ordinary 50® .75 fancy 1000 2 00 Lily of the valley. Mignonette l.CO® 3.00 Harrlsll Miles 3.C0® 4 00 Tulips, DaflodllB 1.00® 2 IIO Callas 3.0O® 4 OO Stocks l.HO® 2. to hweet Peas 35® .50 Splr»a .*. 1 liO® 1 50 Smllax 15.00®2O.0O Asparagus 50.00 Adiantum 1.00 GIVE US A TRIAL.!' WE CAN PLEASE YOU. -.^^^ YORK Rosest Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Wholesale Com- mission Florist, 481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire DeslKne. WM. F. KASTING, C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET, .mmm. ST. LOUIS, MO. ^W A complete line of Wire Designs. ELLISON & TESSON, ■ Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3134 Olive Street, ^ .^ ^Sx. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. Tell them where you saw the advt. EDWARD REID, wiioi6sal6 Florist. 1526 RANSTEAD STREET. Long Distance 'Phone. PHILADELPHIA, Dumont & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Carnations a Specialty,5*.i*j* 1305 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. Telephone 3922 D. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Long Distance 'Phone 1-41-26 D. Consignments ol Roses. Carnations. Violets solicited. MiKon W. Woodroffe & Co. Successor to WM. C. SMITH, Wholesale Florist^ 1604 LUDLOW STREET, ■^ PHILADELPHIA. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, 17 N. JUNIPER STREET, ^"■^■re'.^jrs^A. PHILADELPHIA, PA. eONSIGNMENT.S SOLICITKl). \ SHIPPING LIBELS » \ \ Cut Flowers# \ \ Si/e 45ixfl inches, printed in red on pum- f # m«'d paper with leaf adopted bv the J 3 ,S. A. V. Price with your card, 600, > I $2 85; 1000, $4.50. Samples free. \ P ILtCTRO OF THIS IfAF, POSIPAID, SI.25. V American Florist Co., CHICAQO. iSgg. The American Florist. 1269 THOMAS YOUNG, Jr. Wholesale Florist, 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Decker, Blauvelt Co. • WHOLESALE FLORISTS • 42 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Telephone 2387-l8th St. Shippintr orders will receive prompt and careful attention. Top Grade BEAUTIES, BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS. Extra Carnations. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. WftLTER F. SHERIDAN. -siMii FLORIST 29 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. Price List on application. J. K. ALLEN, Wholesale Florist. Special Stock of BEAUTY. BRIDE AND BRIDESMAID ROSES. 67 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. ly Price Lists on application. JOHN TOUNG, 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. Telephone 1054-38. N.Y. CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cat Flower Sales at 6 o'cloch Every MomlDfi: DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Mention the American Florist. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. WM. H. GUNTHER. 30 West 29th Street. established 1891. Tel. 1615-38. G. E. BRADSHAW, Cut Flowers WnOLESALE COMMISSION 117 WEST 30th STREET, Consignments Solicited. NEW YORK, Choice Carnations Choice Roses i^ ,^ Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^^ale f[ower/\arK?fe NEW York. May 17. Rosea, Beauty select 10 •' ordinary 2 Dlrlch Brunner, Jacq 3 " Bridesmaid. Bride. Meteor 1 Morgan, Cusln, Perle I Carnations " fancy 1 Lily of the valley 1 Lilacs per bunch .05 HarrlBil llUles 2 Daflodlls Mignonette 1 Sweet Peas Cattleyas 26. gmllax 15 Asparagus Adlantum BUFFALO, May IS Boses, Beauty 3. " Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 2. " Perle, Nlphetos 2. " Kalserln 2. Carnations, ordinary '* fancies , 1 LUy of the vaUey 3. Smllax , 15 Adlantum 1. Hardy Ferns Ualax leaves Asparagus 50 Uarrlsll 5 Tulips I. 00®2O.OO .00® 8 00 00® 12.00 00® 5 00 00® 2 00 35® .75 00® 3.00 00® 3.00 00<340 00 .00320 00 50 00 1.00 .00®35 0Q a.® 0.00 .00® 4.00 00® ti.OO 75® 1 60 ,50® 2.00 00® t.OO 00®26 00 M^ 1.25 .26 .20 00® 76.00 00® 8.00 .00® 3.00 00® 8 0O 00® 3.00 35® 75 OO&IO.OO rURDY&BLflUVELT Sweet Peas, Roses. Smilax, Carnations. 57 West SOth St., NEW YORK. Telephone. No. 2000-38. Daily market quotations to applicants. MILLANG & CO. vvhouvBJsa.i^b: Commission Florists 48 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. ROSES SWEET PEAS LILIES JULIUS LANG 53 WEST SOth STRltT NEW VORK CARNATIONS Telephone 9JS^3«. Mention the American Florist. The New York Gut Flower Do. 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. M. A. HART, Goinniission'''?N'" Gut Flowers, 44. WEST 29th STREET, NEW YORK OITY. THK BEST MARKET IN NEW ¥OBK. 'Phone 1307 38th St. Ford Bros... <^ at Wholesale Florists III West 30th Street, NEW YORK. Coniignments Solicited. Telephone, 260 38th St FOR MEMORIAL DAY. ...Hardy Cut Ferns NEW CROP. BOUQUET GREEN, GALAX LEAVES, MOSS, LAUREL, &c., &c. Please mention the American Florist. Place your oraers now, with 7 Chapman BOSTON. MASS. H. E. HARTFORD, " ^>^^- ^^^" CAN FILL YOUR ORDERS FOR FINE BEAUTIES RIDESMAIDS RIDES ^CARNATIONS. Edw. C. Horan, WHOLESALE FLORIST. write for Price list. 47 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Please mention American Klorist when writing. Notice New Number. 1270 The American Florist. May 20^ The Peeei T^abE. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. BvBRETT B. Clark, Pres.: Jos. A. Bolgiano. iBt Vlce-rtes.; S. F. Willard, WetbersSeld, Conn., Secy and Treaa. Dwarf Essex rape seed continues in good demand. R. H. Shumway, Rockford, 111., has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his wife, who died May 16. Visited Chicago:— J. E. Northrup, of Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Mr. Northrup will soon make a trip to the Pacific Coast. Stowell's Evergreen sweet corn, which was quite firm in price a month since, is now easier. Western stock of this variety is, however, about exhausted. Six papers are announced to be read at the coming meeting of the American Seed Trade Association at Cincinnati, Ohio, June 13-15 next, with headquarters at the St. Claire Hotel. California Notes. Some 9000 acres of land in Ventura county heretofore used for Lima beans will be devoted to beets for sugar. Beans have not been a paying crop for several years. One firm of celery growers at West- minster will plant 300 acres which will require six millions ol plants. William F. Dreer has spent the winter season in California, principally in Santa Barbara, where he has purchased a very desirable property for his winter resi- dence. Mr. Dreer and party started for the east in a private car on May 10. D. R. W. Detroit. TRADE IS GOOD AND THERE ARE NOT TOO MANY FLOWERS. — PANSIES IN HIGH FAVOR. — CONVENTION MATTERS. — STORM ■ PLAYS HAVOC. — TAPLIN MEETS A FALL. Business has been very good in the con- vention city and we have no surplus stock. Roses, which were brought out early by the warm weather, are shorten- ing up and are becoming rather poor in quality. Carnations, however, are still good and one of the best is a new red which comes from Breitmeyer&Son, Mt. Clemens. The season has been hard for those who wished to transplant trees or shrubs, for growth commenced while there was still irost in the ground. Pansy plants have sold well, the fine dis- plays in the parks stimulating the demand. The Florists' Club continues to pros- per, new members being added at almost every meeting. The committees report that there is already assurance of a large attendance at the convention in August and the applications for space in the exhibition hall, which are coming in remarkably early, indicate the largest trade display in the history of the S. A. F. At noon on Wednesday, May 17, we had a very heavy storm, with rain in torrents. Asnian & Dunn, 890 Wabash avenue, suffered a severe loss, which is hard to explain, as all were at dinner at the time. Their houses stand in two sections and passers by on the street car say that lightning struck one block, which, at any rate was demolished in an instant. Stephen Taplin, one of our oldest flo- rists, sustained a fall from a street car a few days since and it was at first feared that he had met a very bad injury, but he is able to be out again. R. F. Grand Rapids. MEETING OF THE FLORISTS' CLUB. — THE MATTER OF A COMBINE ON PLANT PRICES. — BUSINESS GOOD. — MANY CARNATIONS. There was not a large attendance at the last semi-monthly meeting of the Florists' Club but it was a very interest- ing session. There was a very lively dis- cussion on the question of prices of bed- ding stock, some of the members having signed a paper binding them not to sell below a certain figure, while a few refused to come into the combination. We shall make another effort to bring the other members into the light and get living prices for our stock. A paper was circulated at the meeting protesting against the appointment ot Eugene Goeble as sexton of Valley City and Oak Hill cemeteries but most of the members favor Mr. Goeble and refused to sign. Business is exceptionably good for this time of year and we expect a big Memo- rial Day trade. Nearly all the carnations are now planted out and the frequent rains are giving them a fine start. There will be nearly double the number of car- nations grown here next season that were the last one. Chadwick. Fishkill-on-Hodson, N. Y. On account of the late spring and the rush of work there was not a quorum present on May 3, the regular meeting night of the Dutchess County Horticult- ural Society. Thomas Emerson notified those present that William Dinsmore offered two silver cups, valued at $25 each, for the best collections of carnations and chrysanthemums exhibited at the next autumn exhibition, November 8 to 10. A prize of $4 is offered lor the best seedling carnation, six blooms, and judged worthy of a certificate and a prize of $5 for the best seedling chrysanthe- mum,'three blooms, judged worthy of a certificate. The schedule is now in the hands of the printer. W. G. GOMERSALL. Grand Island, Neb. Owing to the lateness of the season tradeis quiet and houses are overstocked with bedding plants. W. H. Jones is going to grow 2,000 carnations the coming season and has them already in the field. Mr. Corbin, Superintendent of Parks for the I'nion Pacific, has every- thing in readiness to commence planting as soon as the weather is favorable. He reports the loss of a number of hardy shrubs along the road. We have a late frost here which delays planting until the latter part of May. There is a new firm starting up here under the name of Ellsworth & Son. They are going into the vegetable and plant trade. Ed. ROEMER'S I I Superb Prize Pansies | INTRODUCER AND GROWER OF ALL THE LEADING NOVELTIES. Ilit'lU'st Awiinl Inter. lOxhihltinn iit Ham- burg, IBOT. Cutalogiu' free ou aiiplicatiou. Fred. Roemer, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURG, GERMANY. ESTABLISHED 1802 S SEEDS JUST ARRIVED condition. Gycas Revoluta Stems from 6 to 15 inches long PRICE, $9.00 Per 100 Lbs. J.MTHORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Street 1 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK ALM ■ (^ , PRESM Q/^e^Zl< ON HAND 100 1000 3000 CocosWeddeliana tl.OO {8.00 t22.5a Kentia Belmoreana 1.00 6.50 17.50 Latania Borbonica 50 3.50 6.50 Pandanus Utilis 1.50 12.50 36.00' Araucaria Excelsa 1.00 7.50 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 125 10.00 Dracaena Indivisa — per oz, ,50c. J. L. SCHILLER. ....404 East 34th Street. NEW YORK CITY. UyCBS n6V0IUT3 write for prices! AcniHiotr!! VARIEGATED LEAVES. Mo|JIUIoll(l| Clumps for Forcing. Sample. V.\ c.ts.; per dozen, $1.00; per 100, J30.1XI. Areca Lutescens Seed, t^^^T^"^- Asparagus Sprengerii Seed, ll'^-xZ- JIO.OII. Prices now on Ilarrisii. Lonizifloruni, Romans, Dutch Hulbs. Freesias, (Jallas. et.v H. H. BERGER & CO.. 47 Barclay St.. New York. (Established 187S ) r^ ^ /r^ O C2 weighing 3 ta J 50-lb. lots and f> i up, 10c. per lb. ^^ I t^tn Q 300 lbs. in one VJLWMMIO order for $25. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK: CHICAGO: 14 Barc'ay St. 84-86 Randolph St. IrraiBim • postpaid 7r> CENTS. I Address I American Florist Co. Vfi/GH rear j8gg. The American Florist. 1271 Dreer's CANNA Offer! Established Plants from 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. We are carrying our usual large stock of Cannas and offer good 3-in. pot plants following popular varieties: Austria, Italian, yellow, Alsace, creamy white, Burbank, Italian, yellow, Chas. Henderson, fine crimson, Depute Ravarin, deep crimson, 6 ft. \V2 ft. 5 ft. 3 ft. 5 ft. Egandale, bronze foliage, currant red, 4 ft. Queen Charlotte, scarlet, gold edge, Francois Bil art* -.'aison, 4 ft. Souv. du Pres. Carnot, bronze leaved Italia, orange scarlet, gold border, 6 ft. vermilion. All of the above, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Leon Pepin Lechalleur, carmine, Mme. Crozy, gilt edge scarlet, Mme. Favrichon, satiny carmine, Mme. Leon Leclero, red and yellow, Paul Marquant, salmon, Grand New Canna! SAM TRELEASE.the finest gilt edged scarlet, open- ing up flat like a petunia, $1,25 per Doz.: $'0 00 per 100 HENRY A. DREER, - 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA. .,^entlmef^ ^ACentimefe^ EXTRA SIZED ALL IMPORTED FORCING BULBS AND PLANTS DELIVERED White Roman Hyacintiis. in Season. 13 to IS otms. IN CASE LOTS (1500 BULBS), PER 1000 ONLY $15 00. Separate Importations made of every class. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 84-86 Randolph St.. CHICAGO. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK. NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY Dahlias for Planting «"K OPFER Largest and Best '=•'^T^°^tlr'"■ CTnOU I^INP Finestsnowwhiteshovv Dahlia. OlUnin MnU Lar^e, long stems, extremely profuse bloomer. Strons plants ready, 50c. each; $4.00 per dozen; .}25.00 per 100. SURPLUS STOCK. We grew an immensr ~\.,-V .il i1,.m,,.w DECORA- TIVE CACTUS DAHLIAS. II i^'- a d" ihousand left, finest named varieties, whicli ue will close out at $4.00 per 100; strong tit- Id roots. 0'"Send for new illustrated trade list for 1899 and special low prices on ml.\ed Dahlias and Dahlias under color. W. P. PEACOCK, ATCO, N. J. slAiTprnMRosir \ 12 tor $1.50, JlO.OO [UT 100 by mail. % ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, ^ 2.i for,$l..Ml b\ luail, $4 per 100. express. • ACALYPHA SANDERI, 12 for J3, 100 for $25 bv e.vpress. SWEET SCENTED CALLA, 12 for $1, 100 for %e, bv mail. New YELLOW CALLA Lemon Giant. Lart'e bulbs, many eyes, $7.,50 for 12. BEGONIAS. Tuberous. $2.50 per 100. A. BLANC & CO., PHILADEI-PHIA. CENTAUREA GYMNOCARPA, ,3 in. pots, $1.75 per 100. GERANIUM Mine. Sal- leroi, 2-in. pots, $1 per 100. Cash with order. CLARK & PALMER, Balavia, III. Begonia Semperflorens "Sunbeams." Rich yellow folia<:e, flowers white, suffused with delicate pink; exquisite; $2.00 per doz. Begonia Semperflorens "Moonbeams." Rich golden foliage, pure while flowers; $2.00 per dozen. Begonia Semperflorens "Bijou" (owari vuican). \ dwarf form of the rich crimson-flowered variety; $1.25 per dozen. Begonia Semperflorens "Double Vernon." $1.25 per dozen. All the above are likely to prove the forerunners of valuable additions to this popular race of bedding BegoniaS. EDWIN LONSDALE, wyndmoor. Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa. Fine Stocky Plants Per 100 20,f00 Alternantheras. yellow. SL50; red.... »2 00 2,500 Coleus, mixpd.2>^ inch pots 2 GO Geraniums, up-io date vars , Z% in. pots 4 00 Bride and Bridesmaid Roses 2 50 Asparagus Sprengerii, ready May 15 ... . 4 00 Smilax, 2 in. pots. »'>.00 p^'r 1000 1 00 Chinese Primroses and Obconica. Let me book vour wants. Up-to-date vars. mixed. t^^Cash please. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. Bedding Plants, Dracaena Indlvlsa, FIcus. 8END FOR LIJ^T. L. H. FOSTER. 45 King St., DORCHESTER. MASS. Always mention the American Florist when writing adyertisera. SURPLUS STOCK BY EXPRESS. Per lOO DraCEenas, 5-lDCb pots $15 00 4-lnchpot8 10.00 3-lnch pots. , ' "" In Hats 1.50 ALL COLEUS CUTTINGS SOLD. IN BEST ..VARIETIES SPECIALTIES ROSES, from 3-lnch pots. CARNATIONS, tor fall delivery. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. PrlceBlow. Send for list. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKILL. N.Y. 1272 The American Florist. May 20^ The Nursery TRa£>B. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Peters' Sons predict a general advance in prices. Nurserymen have this spring made increased plantings of apples. Forty-five carloads of strawberries arrived in Chicago one day this week. C. W. Whitman, of Fairfield, Neb., reports that he lost nearly 50,000 trees in his nursery rows last winter. Dr. S. a. Knapp, of the Department of Agriculture, has returned from the orient with a Japanese pear said to be blight proof. Now that the shipping season is past nurserymen are turning attention to col- lections, which they find easier than for several years. Michigan orchardists are up in arms because certain nurseries have filled their orders for peaches with stock which was already dead. Several dealers report a surplus of Miller red raspberry, and that they were winter killed somewhat, while Loudon came through safely. Nurserymen have not sold as many strawberry plants this year as last, which they attribute to the low prices realized last summer for the fruit. J. G. Harrison & Sons last fall pre- dicted an advance in the price of peaches and it came to pas«, as much from the inclination to increase orchards as from the necessity of replanting frozen stock. Prof. F. A. Waugh advises pruning and spraying with Bordeaux mixture in apple orchards affected with canker, which is prevalent in some sections, particularly in old orchards. Prof. F. W. Mally has been chosen state entomologist and professor of ento- mology in the Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College. He is a graduate of the Iowa Agricultural College and a man of national reputation. Affairs at Huntsville. W. F. Heikes, manager of the Hunts- ville Wholesale Nurseries, will on June 1 close the Chicago office of that concern, 1610 Unity building, and repair to Hunts- Yille, Ala., with the intention of hereafter conducting the business of the company from the nursery at that point and with- out representation in Chicago. The nur- sery started in a small way last season at Benton Harbor, Mich , will, however, be continued, as will the one at Biloxi, Miss. Mr. Heikes reports the spring business to have been all that he could wish, except perhaps in the matter of prices, which were only fair. He states that he sold everything which was in condition to be put upon the market, including 50,000 own root roses which were in cold storage in Chicago. His stock of peaches was all sold before the big freeze, which necessitated so manj' re- plantings, and indicates that a very con- siderable amount of planting is being done in the south. At the Biloxi nursery the temperature fell to 2° above zero during February, which is new record for the gulf region. At Biloxi pecan culture is being tried with a view to meeting the constantly increasing demand for this stock in the southern states. FROM 4-IN. POTS, AT $8.00 PER 100 PERLE DE3 JARDINS, CLOTHILDE SOUPERT, ISABELLA SPRUNT, MAMAN COCHET, MARIE GUILLOT, YELLOW RAMBLER, BON SILENE, ETOILE DE LYON, MERMET, MME. C. TESTOUT, NIPHETOS, SAFRAXO, BRIDESMAID, DR. GRILL, METEOR, MALMAISON, MARECHAL NIEL, RAINBOW, BRIDE. FROM 3-IN. POTS, AT $5.00 PER 100: CLOTHILDE SOUPERT, MARECHAL NIEL, BRIDE, PAPA GONTIER. FROM 214-IN. POTS, AT $2.50 PER 100; $20.00 PER 1000: MRS. DEGRAW, MALMAISON, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, HERMOSA, CLOTHILDE SOUPERT, YELLOW RAMBLER, EMPRESS OF CHINA. DORMANT, 2 YRS., AT $3.00 PER 100: ANNA MARIA, EVA CORINNE, PRIDE OF WASHINGTON. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII. from -t-in. pots, at $6.00 per 100. COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA, strong clumps, at 3.00 per 100. PHUNIX NURSERY CO., established 1852, p. O. BOX 625, ...BLOOMINGTON, ILL. 600 ACRES.= :J3 GREENHOUSES. v^wywwvwwwwwywvwwywtftfywyvvwvwywwyvwwwvwyv^i AT A SACRIFICE! Because the land is needed for building purposes, WE MUST SELL AT ONCE 75,000 Yucca rilamentosa Nice established young plants, at $1.50 per 100; $10 per 1000. CASH WITH ORDER. PACKING INCLUDED. PINEHURST NURSERIES, 0. KATZENSTEIN, Manager. PINEHURST. N. C. Tfmmmmmmmmmmmi^Hmmfmmmmmmmfffm-mmfmmmfmmmmfm mm SHRUBS. Assorted in twenty varieties, 1 und 2 year old. Hue plants $oO.On per lUOO. Tbree and four years old, strons bushes $80.00 per lOUl). Descriptive catalogue and wholesale price list 01 ornamental nursery stocl< lor all in tlic traae. SAMUEL C. MOON. Morrisville.BucksCo., Pa. CLEMATIS ^!^ llted w. II. House-grown. do Jacknianui, Henryi. Bamoaa, Supjrba, Alexandra, Duchess, Mnie. Veillaid, Conitesse Iiovelace. Belle of Woking. Gen. Grant, and others, l.'.ic each; tiM per dozen; $20.00 pc-r 100. . A. BALLER, BLOOMINGTON. ILL. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. PyEONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. The Keadliig Nursery, READING, MASS. KSTABI,K«(HET> 1854. ViburnuniTofflentosuffl A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSspecIalty Price Hat and descriptive catalogue on application. REA BROTHERS, Norwood, Masa. j8gg. The American Florist. 1273 Decoration Day Flowers BUY YOUR STOCK DIRECT FROM THE GROWERS. WE are now cutting from five to tCtl thousand Tea ROSCS, and tWO thousand Beauties, per day, besides a large amount of Carnations, Smilax, Asparagus and Various Other Florists' Stock. We have a very fine lot of fancy and common Ferns and Green Galax Leaves just received. Don't fail to write for our Decoration Day Price List, which will be issued on Saturday, the 20th inst. We will ship when possible direct from our greenhouses at Hinsdale, thereby saving the rehandling of the flowers. THE CLARA CEMETERY VASE. A RECEPTACLE FOR FLOWERS, LONG NEEDED FOR THE CEMETERY. THE CLARA VASE for use at the cemetery is a handsome as well as one of the most useful articles ever placed on the market. It is absolutely a new thins and takes the place oC all the old tin cans, bottles and various old truck that are usually found in the cemetery for holding flo vers and prove sued a disgrace where everything else is beauiiful and ornamental. It is composed of solid glass and stands about twelve inches high. The lower end is sharp pointed, so that it can be embedded about si.ic inches in the ground and stand firm. It will hold sufficient water to keep the flowers fresh and sweet and will accommodate flowers with long as well as short stems. The VASE is bell shaped and the top has a diameter of about five inches. The VASE is sold at a very low price and is within the reach of all classes. It is very strong and well made and cannot be broken by rough handling. Prices, delivered to railroads or express companies in Chicago. ONE DOZEN. $3.50; THREE DOZEN AT $3.25, FIVE DOZEN AT $3.00. Samples sent on receiptor fifty cents (50c.) each. These VASES will retail in the market for from 50c. to 7oc. each, thereby gi\'ini^ the dealer a proHt of over a hundred per cent on his investment. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Growers of and Wholesale Dealers In ...Cut Flowers. «REtNHOUStS AND RESIDEMCE : HINSDALE. ILL. Store, 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. mtmmiiiiiiiiiUiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiitiiiiiiimitiiiiiiiiiiHiiiimimi^ Indispensable" THIS is the only word which describes the American Florist Com- pany's Trade Directory. This book, 359 pages of facts tersely told, is issued annually and is an aid to business and money mak- ing which no wholesaler or traveling salesman can afford to be with- out. It contains the name of every Florist, Nurseryman and Seedsman, arranged both by states and towns and alphabetically. It will save many times its cost by enabling you to cover America with your cata- logue and at the same time waste no printed matter or postage on dead names. «3e «^ «^ «^ «^ «^ «^ «^ EDITION OF 1899, POSTPAID, $2.00. e^t^^ IN FLEXIBLE LEATHER BINDING, $3.00. AM[RICAN fLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. 1274 The American Florist. May 20^ Our pasTiMBs. Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and cycling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to \Vm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass.; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. Practice at Cleveland. Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. Av. Jas. Eadie 178 200 104 161 H. Kunz. 104 173 155 144 C. Graham 169 118 133 140 E. H. Cushman 160 131 129 140 S. N. Pentecost 97 151 161 136 A.Graham.. . : 137 112 140 130 A. Stephan 166 114 97 128 G. Gray 115 122 99 112 H. Hart 113 126 97 112 B. Gilman 86 91 134 104 B. Hart 112 71 93 C. Wilson 76 93 85 A. Baltimore to Visit Philadelphia. Bowling matters are looking up at the club and there is increasedinterestshown. A number of the boys who are behind on their games for the Detroit competition are working overtime and hope to catch up before the day of judgment. The return match with Baltimore is to take place on the evening of Saturday, May 27. There will be a smoker at which refreshments will be served and it is hoped there will be a large gathering to make it pleasant for our hospitable Bal- timore friends. The great Seybold, who made an average of 235 in tour games recently on regulation alleys in this city, is to be on hand to help pull out a vic- tory. Don't miss this match. It will be a corker. K. Bowling at Pittsburg. The Smoky City florists intend to send a team to Detroit in August. Here is the score their players made in practice May 11: Name. 1st. 2<1. 3d. 4th. 5th. Av. J. B. Murdock .... 196 213 190 195 164 192 E. C. Ludwig 186 146 148 159 191 166 Geo. Oesterle .... 141 168 141 168 172 158 .7. W. Ludwig 137 138 160 201 134 1S4 T. P. Langhans . . 116 139 174 111 124 133 E. Fisher 1.54 110 109 107 157 127 G. O. Fred. StoIIery Set a Pace. The Chicago Florists' Bowling Club inaugurated its second prize contest at Mussey's alleys on the evening of May 12 and Fred. Stollery, who has not been a regular attendant of late, set a pace which will keep the redoubtable M.r. Asmus busy. He rolled 202 in onegame, eight points better than the high game of the previous contest, and made an average for the evening of 172, nineteen better than the grand average of the winter's medal contest. The possession of the trophies, however, is not settled by four games but by twenty-four which are to be rolled in series of four on alter- nate Friday evenings. The standing of the players will be known only relatively until the final night as they were handi- capped by a committee which will keep its figures secret until the end of the con- test. Here are the first night's scores: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. Fred. Stollery 150 202 164 171 172 George Asmus 175 134 139 133 143 George Stollery 120 167 132 151 143 G. L. Grant 153 135 156 127 143 .lohn Zeck Ill 137 154 143 136 ,Iohn Degnan 118 118 114 165 129 Walter Kreitling 104 114 167 128 Chas. Hunt . 152 120 137 88 124 Alex. Henderson 147 133 110 105 124 With Trans-Mississippi Bowlers. Arnold Ringier, of W. W. Barnard &: Co., Chicago, and C. C. Pollworth, of Ellis & Pollworth, Milwaukee, were participants in the last bowling contest at Omaha. Here is the score: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. Av. Hadkinson 171 222 19S Wilcox 148 140 205 164 Hess 168 210 116 161 Ringier 187 198 104 156 Floth 148 160 154 Pollworth 160 141 145 14» Swoboda 1.50 134 149 141 Henderson 167 127 148 137 Grippe. Denver Asks for Information. The evening of May 10 was an off night with the Denver bowlers and many of the boys went home in disgust after bowling two games. J. N. Jakobsen, our crack bowler, rolled but one game and made but 110. Probably the busy season coupled with the crowded alleys had much to do with such small averages. Many of the boys have frequently expressed a desire to learn what kind of alleys, pins and balls are used by the eastern bowlers and perhaps some corres- pondent will be kind enough to report on such in this department. Following are the attendants and scores: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. .TuhnBerrv 141 145 177 188 163 A. E. Mauil 158 147 148 179 158 Geo. Brenkert 137 146 191 158 Robt. Kurth 163 176 118 152 John Ferris 139 111 197 14» Geo. Zimmer 129 114 191 145 Chas. Thiess 137 149 14S Chas. MaufT 139 127 157 141 M. J. Taylor 151 131 141 J. N. Valentine 142 134 138 Chas. Meyer 124 150 101 125 Chas. Webb 105 142 12S Chas. Franz 118 135 121 J. N. Jakobsen 110 110 Theodore Loken 93 111 102 J. B. Be Reasonable I The best Cut Flowers in this market, at reasonable prices. If You Will try us you will not regret it. We Will have large stocks of all grades to suit all requirements for Decoration Day trade, and solicit a share of your patronage. W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. E. C. AMLING. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. PROMPT SERVICE. iaii2ii3^mmraw CAREFUL PACKING. iSgg. The American Florist. 1275 ANNOUNCEMENT! On the 1 5th day of May, 1899, I disposed of my business, stock and fixtures to W. E. LYNCH, J 9 and 21 East Randolph St., Chicago, who, I assure you, will prove a worthy successor. While thanking you for your kind patronage in the past, I feel certain that you will make no mistake in placing your future orders with Mr. Lynch, of whose integrity and business ability I cannot speak too highly. With renewed thanks for past favors, I remain. Yours respectfully, S. B. WINTER. jEy Ay y iicy':y-:y':r_ I am pleased to notify the trade that I have purchased the cut flower and supply business of Mr. S. B. Winter, formerly Winter & Glover, of this city, and am now in a position to supply your needs better than ever before. Having doubled my growers' capacity, with the finest stock in Chicago, of all leading varieties at the right prices, let me quote you. Yours truly, ....W. E. LYNCH. DCCORATION DAY IS COMING. In placing your orders with me for Decoration Day, please state as to what quality of goods you desire, otherwise best grade will be shipped. Place your orders now. Following are the prices. Order early and avoid the RUSH. PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. BEAUTIES, long stems Per Doz. $2.50 to $3.00 extra long stems " 3.00 to 4.00 medium " 1.50 to 2.00 short " 1 00 PER 100. BRIDES, extra select $ 5.00 to $6.00 good average 4.00 to 5.00 MAIDS, extra select 5.OO to 6.00 good average 3.OO to 5.00 METEORS , 3.00 to 5.00 PERLES 3.00 to 5.00 ROSES, our selection, good 3 qO CARNATIONS, common 1.50 to 2.00 select 2.00 to 3.00 fancy 3.00 to 5.00 P.^JONIAS 4.00 to 8.00 JASMINE 1.00 to 3.00 LILY OF THE VALLEY 3.00 to 4.00 HARRISII 10.00 to 12.00 CALLAS 10.00 to 12.00 SWEET PEAS 50 to .75 SMILAX 15.00 to 20.00 FERNS per 1000, $2.50 ADIANTUM 1.00 to 1.25 Doves. Baskets. Toothpicks. Tin Toil. Immortelles. Wheat Sheaves. Wire Designs, Chenille. 9-21 E.RANDOLPH, ST. CM I C A Q O Twine, Satin Ribbon. Sphagnum IMoss, Annealed Wire, Scollay's Sprinklers, florists' Boxes. Moss. Bouquet Papers. 1276 The American Florist. May 20^ CARNATIONS Wc Have Them; None Better. Rooted Cuttings From Sand and boil. Good strong clean stock. ASPXRAGtS SPRCNGERII, in 3, 4 and 6-in. pots. DRAC/tNA INUIVISA, 5 and 6-in. pots. Liberal disec shipments will be well packed. We will endeii your orders early. Write us your wants; we ean Wm. Scott . . . JI.50 per 100 Thos. Cartledge 2.00 " Albertini .... 2.00 " Jubilee. . . 2.00 " White Cloud. . 5.00 " Mrs. Jas. D.-an . 5,00 " Daybreak . . .$1.50 per 100 I Portia . . . $1.50 per Ifl* Alaska .... 1.50 " Meteor . . . 2.00 McGowan. . . 2.00 " | Genesee... 2.50 Flora Hill . . 2 50 " j Armazindy 2.50 Mrs. Bradt. . 5 00 " I Evanston . 5.00 Gold Nuggi-t . 11.00 " ! Mrs. .I.jost . .5.00 BABY PRIMROSE, 4- in. pots unts for liberal orders. Al vor to please you. Send ii upply them. LAKE VIEW ROSE GARDENS, — ^_ JAMESTOWN, N. Y. From Soil, Ready GOLDEN GATE NO BETTER STOCK CAN BE GROWN. AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY. Strong.... Plants of for 3K-Inch Pots: ROSE— much more vigorous and strong than small pot plants. All rooted cuttings from sand sold Price by MAIL and WE PAY POSTAQE. 12 plants, 60 cts. I 25 plants. $1.00. I 50 plants, $1.50. \ 100 plants. $3 00. SEE TESTIMONIALS IN PREVIOUS ISSUES. Washington D. C. ROSES Strong plants out of 2k'-inchpots. AM. BEAUTY. $5 per 100, $45 per 1Q00. BRIDE 3 •• 25 BRIOESMAID.. 3 " 25 PERLE 3 " 25 METEOR 2.50 " 20 All plants sold under the condition that if not entirely satisfactory they are to be returned at once. REINBERG BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. ROSES^GHRYSANTHEMUMS Extra fine, clean stock, guaranteed to please, 3-inch Brides and Maids $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. 2'/a-in. Meteors $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Leading 'Mums: Yellow — Bonnuffon, Modesto, Johnson, Jones, Golden Trophy, Eniil Buettner. Sunderbruch, Eieman, Maud Adams. W. H. Lin- coln, Yellow Queen. Golden Wedding, Henderson. Pink — Perrin, Ivory, Jones, Viviand-Morel, Mur- dock. Glory of the Pacific, Marquis de Montmort. White— Mayflower, Geo. S. Kalb, Ivory, Robin- son, Jones, Iron Woodford, Gretchen Buettner, Sorimpton, Lottie Berry, Minnie Wanamaker, Fitzwygram, Bergmann. Red — Mrs. J. H. Weeks, Defender. 2^-inch, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Address POEHLMANN BROS., Cook County, MORTON CROVE, ILL. i METEORS: 6000 fine plants in 2inch pots, $18.00 per 1000. WIETOR BROS. I f' 51 Wabash Ave , ....CHICAGO. « ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦I ROSES! ROSES! IT is time to get good stock re!nl\ now !■> iilant out soon. Send 50 cts. or $1.00 ami get su]ii|jies of our IN-rles, W'onttons, Kaiserins, iMeteors, Brides, M;ih]s :iii.1 lirauties. 5000 AMERICAN B^AUTIES, 2-in., ready to ship May 25th. Send ,,rders now. Still some good GERANIUMS for bedding left. WRITE OK I'HONE GEO. A. KUHL. Pekln. III. BRIDES. MAIDS, METEORS, strong, clean stock, ready lor planting. 3-inch. S6.00 per lOO; SSO.OO per M. 4 " 10.00 " 90.00 " 600 at 1000 rates P. BURKI, BELLEVUE, PA. 2-INCH PLANTS. BRIDE per 100, $3.00; per 1000, $25.00. BRIDESMAID " 3.00; " 25.00. PERLE " 3.00; " 25.00. Special care given to packing and shipping of orders. STRONG, CLEAN STOCK. J. A. BUDLONG, City store, 37 and 39 Randolph St. .^ WHOLESALE FLORIST. CHICAGO. BRIDESMAID EXCELLED BY THIS NEW ROSE. Formerly called CLARA BARTON nts In 2'>4-lnch pjta now ready MAID OF HONOR "'^^ ^^ no' PRICE: Per lOO, $I5.00-Mat IQU rate; per 1000, $125. OO~2o0at lOOOrate. HOFFMEiSTER FLORAL CO., 813 Elm St., Cincinnati, 0. E, G. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind. \f^/^^ F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown, N. Y. Roses! Roses! BRIDES and MAIDS. 3- nich, at $5.00 per UK); 140.00 per 1000. This stock will please you. PELARGONIUMS, -l-inch dne plants, the lead- ing varieties, true to name, at 10 cts. each; J8.00 per 100. PETUNIAS, fine plants 13.00 per 100. FUCHSIAS, 3-inch, fine pl.\nts, at....$5.00 per 100. COLEUS, R. C, 70c per 100; $6.00 per 1000; named. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, the leading vars., Dne plants, $2. .511 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kan. 1000 riNE For Sale ^»^™s.. In three-inch pots, ready to plant Cheap. SOUTH PARK FLORAL CO.,. New Castle, Ind. Sandusky Fancy Carnations $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per M. ready for market --^~ — ^... — and bedding pur- Soses— Beaiite Poitevine, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Gloire e Francf, La Favorite, Ileteranthe, Mrae. Bruant and many others, from 3 and 4-in. pots. $5.00 and $6.00 per 100. ^^Cash with Order. ....W. E. HALL, Clyde, Roses. Roses. BRIDES, MAIDS, PERLES, METEORS, out of 3-inch pots, for .$3.00 per 100; $30.00 IMT IIMO. Pine two to tour eye cuttings. The E. HIPPARD CO., - Youngstown, 0. I ROBT. CRAIG & SON | I Roses, Palms f it and Novelties in Decorative Plants. % Market and 49th Street, PHILADELPHIA PA. Please Mention Us To Our Advertisers. 1899. The American Florist. 1277 F. H. DRESSEL'S TRADE SALE. WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1899, On the Premises, Greg^ory Avenue, Weehawken Heig^hts, N. J. 2500 KENTIA BELMGRESNA. ^1". to 4-in. pots. 25 0 •• FORSTERIANA. 2'. to4-in. pots. too " '■ 12 to 15-in. pots. 2000 COCOS WEDDELIANA. J'/.-in. pots. [pots. 3000 DRACAENAS in li.-.t market sorts, 2V4 to6-in. 100 •' lim l\ .clcred, 6 to8-in. pots. 200 •' Lindenii. 200 " Massangeana. 100 " Sanderrana. 600 " Gracilis. 1000 BOSTON FERNS. 2!4-in. pots. 5i'0 •' ■■ 3H to 6-in. pots. 200 ARECA LUTESCENS, 5 to 6-in. pots. 2i'0 " •• 4 to 6-in. pots. 1000 LATANIA BORBOMCA. 2^4 to 6-in. pots. 200 PANDANUS VEITCHII, 4 to 5-ln. pots. 100 •• UTILIS. 1B00 LIVISTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA. 500 ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. lots for growing < Also a Number of Fine, LaFgc Specimen Pianls, 12 AOECA LUTESCENS. 12-iii. pots. 12 LATANIAS. le-in. pots. 12 KENT'AS. l-'-in. pots. 12 PANDANUS VEITCHII. 12-in. pots. 12 PH0E,.IX CANARIENSIS. 12-inch pots. 2 •• •• 16-in. tubs. 2 •• " IS-in. tubs. 12 PANDANUS UTILIS, very line. A Special Catalogue will be duly issued and mailed on application to the AUCTIONEERS, GLEARY & GO 60 Vesey Street, NEW YORK. FRlZt FOR NEW GflRNflTION Itas been deposited with and will be awarded by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society to the grower of the best plant of By M.\IL, 100 fine plants, FOUR DOLLARS and wi- pay POSTAGE. Send for circular. {^"See also our ASPARAGUS SPRENGERM advertisement. AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY, Washington, D. C. en NEPHROLEPIS WASHINGTONIENSIS as "a variety ol N. Splend in seedlings), grows sevtu freely; is very hardy, not at all brittle, and gi ORDERS for this valuable new fern are now requested by the raiser. It is probably the most distinct variety of its class, and will be as extensively grown and admired as its ele- gant companion from Boston. The plant sent to Kew Gardens, England, for identification was described by the director there plant known to botanists, but not in commerce. Its habit is boldly upright, fronds covered with silvery scales (very woolly feet high, broad and massive^and makes a most desirable decorative pot plant. Requires a cool house, grows and propagates i a very fine effect among long stem roses when cut fronds are used. PRICE I Strong plants in 5-iu. pots, $2 each; $18 per doz. JOHN H. LEY, Good Hope, Washington, D. C. Ampelopsis Veitoliii Pot grown, three to four feet, $6.00 per J 00. Oxalis Ortgiesi Extra strong plants from 2 1-2 inch pots, $5.00 per 100. VICK& HILL CO.. Rochester, N.Y. Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarias, ftocb enormous, quality the finest. SANDEU, Bruges, Belgium. AGENT. A. DIMMOCK, 60 Vesey Street, NEW YORK. IN FINE CONDITION. JUST ARRIVED CATlltYA LABUTA, " to is bulbs, $90 per loa ORANILOSA, *1 toJSeai'h. ONCIDIIM VARICOSIM ROOERSII, n to $3 BOBBINK & ATKINS, . rutherford. n j. Orchids! ^ laelia Anceps Alba, just arrived in fine condi- tion. La?lui .\nceps and L. Autumnahs to rollow shortly. LAGER & HURRELL, s^""". n- J Orchid Qrowers and Importers. An advertiser feels better when he knows he is getting direct returns for his money. Mention th? American Flomst. DECORATION DAY IS COMING. .5.000 10,000 15,000 5.000 3.000 3.000 1,000 4,000 4,000 30,000 500 1,000 Gerai S, iV%- 3«-in., •' ■ . " La Favorite . . . Feverfew Little Gem, in bud Abutilons, mixed Southern Thyme Mme. Salleroi Geraniums . . Velvet Plant Smilas, strong Fuchsias, mixed ....... Pelargoniums, The Queen . . er 100 , $7.00 4 00 , 2.00 , 4.00 ,10.00 , 2.00 2.00 2.00 Per 100 5,000 Iresines, red S'^-in., 2 00 4.000 " yellow ' " 2.00 10,000 Coleus. 10 best bedders " 2.00 10,000 Vinca, Lobelia and Little Gem Alys- suni from flats 1.00 15,000 Daisies, Snow Crest and Layfield. . ■ 2M-in., 2.00 1,000 Begonias F.rfordii, bedder ... " 2.00 2.000 " Sandersonii, "... '■ 3.00 l.,500 " Hybrida, "... " 2.00 5,000 " named, in 30 varieties. 1.300 3-in. and 4-in. in 10 varieties, 4.00 JHE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, when writingr please i \f pr \y C? pr IVI /l C^ The choicest varieties and healthiest plants grown. V LlA IJL1^/Vv3» Strong plants in bud and bloom ==^=^==^=== $2.50 per hundred; $20.00 per thousand. GERANIUMS. 75 finest varieties in cultivation, grown in 3>^- inch pots, btrong plants in bud and t^loom. $5.00 per 100. J. L. DILLON. BLOOMSBURG, PA. Whert wiillnn mention the American FlorlBt New Hybrid Carnation Vulcan A First-Class Summer Blooming Carnation, a bright red, very free flowering variety, strong, erect grower, no stick needed. Well-established plants, from 2^-inch pots, 3 for 25 cts.; $1.00 per dozen. $5.00 per 100; 25 at 100 rate. C. EISELE, IKh and Jefferson Sts., PHIUDELPHIt, PA. FOR SALE CHEAP! 6 Latania Borbonica in 16-in. tubs, with 12 to 14 perfect leaves. 2 Pandanus utilis, 18-in. tubs, speci- men plants. 500 Adiantum cuneatum, 2-in. pots. 500 Pteris serrulata, " " 200 fine plants, with 3 and 4 leads, of Cattleya Mossije, Trian;t and Gaskelliana. H. F. HALLE, 548 W. Madison St , Chicago. ALBERT FUCHS, (Bstabllsbed 1884.) PALMS, FERNS. FICUS Latania Rorbon lea. ready for 3-lnoh; strong, t6 00 per 100. Fine, stroniz stock of Ferns for disbes, $3.00 per 1(jO. $25. CO per 1000. Asparagus plumosQs nanns, S-lncta. $8.00 PT lOU. FIcus elastlca. 5-lncta. $5 00 per doz ; B-lnch, jU 60; 3 to 6 feet high. $1 60 to $3 00 each. Sword Ferns, i\t Inch, ready fi r Mocb, $10 00 per 100. Twenty-one modern Greenhouses. Medal awarded on Palms at World's Fair, 1893. 2059-73 N. Hatsted St., CHICAGO, ILL. 127d The American Florist. May 20^ Cleveland. LITTLE ACTIVITY IN THE OHIO CITY EX- CEPT AMONG THE PLANTERS.— PLENTY OF STOCK —NO BUILDING IN SIGHT.— A BUSINESS CHANGE. There is little to say regarding the sit- uation at present. The supply of flowers is ample for every purpose and retailers are having plenty of time forest between jobs. There is enough good stock and too much that is poor, so that pretty much everybody has a turn at the slaughter sale business with something or other. Prices are usually what one can get. Outdoor stock is largelyengag- ing the attention of those who do much planting and they are all hard at work, the late rains giving an opportunity to do the work at good advantage. I do not hear of any building to be done this summer. There is not money enough in the business nowadays to make any one erect buildings except as an urgent neces- sity, more especially with the high prices at present prevailing for all lines of green- house material. F. Moritz hastaken the place formerly operated bv Frank Hills and will run the house with a general line of stock. A. Bay Shore, N. Y.— H. L. Pathey has bought the Conover greenhouses and re-erected them on his place on Clinton avenue. Choice Stock at Low Prices Per 100 Per 1000 8000 Double Grant Geraniums, fine • bi" plants in bud and bloom jod.uu Gol(ren Bedder and Verschafteltii Coleus, 2'/2-inch pots ^0-00 Mixed Coleus, our selection louu Iresine $...uo Ampelopsis Veitchii, 2 years 3.25 Asparagus Ro-its, 2 years 50 4,00 Smilax, 2V4-iBcli pots w o"" ROOTED CUTTINGS. Golden Bedder, Verschafteltii and MixedColeus ™ S-lW Smilax Seedlings, good strong roots fromflats 36 3.00 R. I. HART, Mgr., p. o. Box 244. HACKETTSTOWN. N. J. iJARDY PINKS S£gP laxjra wilmer, alba pimbriata, 2i4 inch, S4.00 per hundred. VIOLETS : Campbell, Russian, Calirornia, Lux'inii.^ Princess of Wales. Swauley White, 2k-inch $3.00 per hundred. The Conard & Jones Co., West firove, Pa. 20,000 ALTERNANTHERAS. PARONYCHIOIDES MAJOR, ROSEA NANA, AUREA NANA, 2'/j-in., strong plants, J2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. COLEUS, in variety, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Casu with Order. HENRY A. NIEMEYER. ERIE. PA. HYDRANGEAS decoration day We have a fine lot of these which we quote !it 6-inch pots $3.00 per doz. 7-inch pots $4.00 per doz. and also have some larger. Cash with or.h-r. a»i>iik88 CHAS. FRUEH & SON, 1116 Hoyt Street, SACIWAW. MICH. CHEAP FOR CASH. Carnation and Smilax plants in 2-in. pots, $1.00 per 100. Also 1500 feet Hitchings pipe, Hitchinjis ventilating appartus and 8x10 glass. FREESE BROS., Bloomington, III. Ghater's Prize Hollyhocks. OUR seed of this has been saved troni the finest and largest of double flowers only and will produce (lowers extremely double and in the best, brightestand mostdistinctcolors Double Pure While . . . .w-o/..,25c. Lemon Yellow. Pink, Purple Red, Rose. Salmon, Crimson. . laih, '4 oz., 35c. Chafer's Prize Hollyhocks, double. Double Hollyhocks, good mixed. . . 76o. lOo. ''^l^'^l'^l^'- VflUGflflN'S SEED STORE. INTERNATIONAL PRIMuLAi This mixture is composed of the most salable colors of Single Flower- ing Chinese Primulas, the best whites, pinks, and reds with a gpriukling of other colors, enough to give a large variety of colors. We have taken special pains to make this mixture as '■omplete as possible and unreservedly ifi-.Hiiraend it to everyone. Price for ( Pkt. of 360 seeds, 50c International - 5 pkts. 1750 " $2.00 Primula Mixture ll'er 1 16 oz 2.50 Chinese Primula sSL Ss Chiswick Red 50 $1.75 Atrosanguinea. rich red 50 1,70 Alba Magnifica, best white .50 1.70 Rosea, pink 35 Blue, clear sky-blue 50 1.70 Alba, pure white 50 1.50 Mixed. »s-oz., $3.00 25 I.OO Double Mixed 150 seeds, 50c. COLUMBIAN GINERAnJAo. Very finest English. French and German strains; the flowers are extra large, from 7 to 8 inches in circumference and in most brilliant colors. Columbian Cinerarias ;;',;,^ufi8c^Ss'e:ds,iS^: =^^^=^=^=^=^=^ ;f pkts. for $1.25. CINERARIA HYBRIDA, kiry ll"«rring mixed, trade pkt., 25c. CINERARIA HYBRIDA NANA, large flowering dwarf, mixed, trade pkt., 25c. CINERARIA, double flowering, (rade pkt.,50c. 84 & 86 RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. well known as the finest large-flowering fringed va- rieties grown. Every vari- ety perfect. Not to be com- FLORISTS' Special packet of thirteen varieties, single and V'-K^ to cheap imported seed, double, mixed, 400 seeds, $1.00; Vi packet, 50 cts. {3" strictly cash pricss. CINERARIA seed of large-flowering dwarf varie- | PRIMULA OBCONICA grand. Rosea, the finest CHINESE PRIMROSE SEEDS tie in finest mixture, 1000 seeds, 50 cts. of the improved Obc as. 1000 seeds, 50 cts. SMILflX.... 40,000 PLANTS from pots, $1.50 per 100. SEND FOR SAMPLE. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER. PA. ' 100 CANNAS, strong plsints from 4-in. pots $8.00 VINCA VAR., strong, from 3-in. pots 6.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS in variety 2 (M) MOON VINES 2.50 FLOWERING BEGONIAS 2. .50 Also 100,000 Roses and Miscellaneous Plants. Send for list. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton. O. SPECIAL OFFER. 'yclamen Perslcum Splendens 3 world, guaranteed true to ^v, „ j.._„._. leaves, $2. ;iO per 100: $20 00 per 1000; from 2i«-lnch pots, Jt.OO per 100: $35 00 per 1010. DraciBna Indlvlea. Latanla Borbonlca. from flats, ■lOc per doz.: $3 OO per 101). BCKonla Rex, extra fine, from 4-lnch pots, assorted, $10 per 100. Betonla Vernon and ArKentIa (luttata, from 2ln. potsSS.SO per 100. Satisfaction nuaraoteeo. PAUL MAPER. Eaat Stroudaburg, Pa. Extra fine plants in -t-inch pots, $4.50 per 100. 2' --inch pots, $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. WILLIAM SCHWEINFURTH, p. O. Box 510. RIOCEWOOD, N. J. i ALTERNANTHERAS. ^ 100,000 superb plants in perfect ® condition, consisting of tfie follow- (S ing varieties: AUREA NANA. PARONYCHIOIDES MAJOR. BICOLOR, VERSICOLOR. BICOLOR AUREA and PARONYCHIOIDES MAJOR ROSEA. $2 per 100; $\S per 1000. I. T. LOVETT, I ittle Silver, N. S. A. NUTT GERANIUMS, strong, sturdy plants from 2>^-pots $3 00 VINCA MAJ. VARIEGATA, 3 in. pots 4 00 CANNA "BURBANK," dry roots 2 00 NATHAN SMITH & SON, ^ ADRIAN. MICH. Geranium America cannot be eclipsed for color effect, habit, fioriferousness and beauty. PHOTOS FREE. WITHOUT A RIVAL. READY 1900. HENRY EICnnOLZ, Waynesboro. Pa. IT WILL PAY YOU to grow the Princess of Wales Violets. Like its namesake, it is a beauty. Strong, 2-in. plants, $5 per 100; $40 per 1000, Strong, rooted runners, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Address S. S. SKIDELSKY. 1653 No. 7th St., PHILADELPHIA. i8gg. The a mer i ca n Florist. 1279 ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^ Most of You Know what other stock we have. Refer to our List or Easter Number of Am. Florist. We've lots of stock and it's got to be sold. If you want a quantity we will make you prices that will startle you. Before order- ing dscwhctc^J'jt'^J^.^^jt'^.^t^^^Jt WRITE ME THIS MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF 'MUMS will be sold at $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.,^^^ Name your sorts, but mention second choice in case any l-atuni . blue « nd white. COc per ICQ; $6 per 1000; 3-Inch pots, 12 00 per 1(10. FuchslaK, standard sorts. $150 per 100; $12.00 per 1000; 2!^-ln. pots, $3 00 per 100. nonl>le Petunias, $1 25 per 100; 2!^-lnch pots, $2 00 per ICO. Stevla comp. var., $1.50 per ICO. Heliotrope, t; varieties, $1.00 per 100; $y.00 per 1000. Vincas var. cuttlntJs. $1 35 per 100; 4-ln «tnck. flnn, fli 00 per 100; $50 00 per 1000; 2ii!lnch pots, »2 00 per lim. The above are rooted cuttings except where noted. fl;^"Cash must accompany all orders. J. E. FELTHOUSEN, - Schenectady, N. Y. Roses! Roses! strictly first-cla s and Perles. strong, 214 in., $3.00 per 100. Kaiserin. $4.G0 per 100: Beauty $5 per 100. Our rose plants are acknowledged to be the finest supplied to the trade. Place your order with us for immediate or future delivery if you want the choicest stock. Pptlinif)^ Dreer's latest set, double fringed, ppr 100, labeled. fine bushy plants, 21^-iDch, $2.00 ny quantity; short notice. seedlings, ready for2-in. pots, at 50 cts. per 100; $4.00 per 1000, delivered. This is the way to buy your Smilax and save the large expense in freight on pot plants. Can supply any quantity on short notice. pancipc From cold frames, big plants full of t ailolCoi buds and bloom, from the choicest of seed— $2.00 per ICO. Terms strictly cash with order. Send for list. SOUTH SIDE nORAL CO., Springfield, 111. Geraniums TO Cr^EJA-IV UI» 2-iiich good plants, but not in bloom, named .$1.50 per 100, $14 per 1000. Mixed, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1000, until sold. FISHER & SON, 901 South Market St.. CALION, OHIO. TOMATO, CAliHAlii;, CELERY, PEPPEK, cVc Cheap in large lots. J. S. LINTHICUM. Woodwardsville, A. A. Co.. Md. PLANTS. ...HOW TO GROW CHRYSANTHEMUMS... S2 pages well illustrated. A practical compilation of matter contributed by many of the leading experts of the day. By far the best work on this subject ever written. It contains instructions for each month in the year, also chapters on Train- ing, Diseases, Seed Saving, &c. Only 25 cents. Published by .AMERICAN GARDENING, 135 Liberty Street, NEW YORK. Carnations..... Chrysanthemums. gTRONG, fine plants that will grow for you as well as for OS. Everything that is new and good will be found in our 1899 Price List. Send for it. It contains accurate descrip- tions of all varieties. Send us your orders to be figured on. We can do it and send you nice plants, too.,^,^^^ H. Weber & Sons, OAKLAND, MD. 100,000 ROOTED VIOLETS! AT A BARGAIN. per lOOO Princess of Wales, stroni; rooted cuttings $5.00 California, • •' •■ 4.00 La France, " " " 10.00 Ebles Giant, the greatest sin^ile violet in cultivation, htrone rooted cuttings 7.S0 Lady Hume Campbell, strong rooted cuttings 5.00 Marie Louise, " " *' 5.00 Farquhar, " " " 5.00 AVrite for prices on potted plants: all sizes in stock. Satisfftction guaranteed or money refunded. THE VIRGINIA TLORAL CO., C. & O. R. R., - - LINDSAV, VA. Florists' Stock for Bedding Alternauthe Coleu Geran Pansies, Daisies, Verbenas, Fuchsias, Salvias, etc., etc. Write for prices. Florists when in Milwaukee are in- vited U.> look over our stock. ARCHIE MIDDLEMASS, 1019 Forest Home Ave., MILWAUKEE, WIS. A good adv. in a good paper will bring good returns. Some Tilings You Want ro»»^ RUDBECKIAGolaenGlow,3>^-in.,fineJ4.00 STATICE Armeria, Lea Kent, in full bloom, 3',2-in 300 SALVIA Splenaens, 2-in 2 00 FUCHSIA, Speciosa, 3>^-in., in bud and bloom 500 AGERATUM, white, 3>^-in., full bloom' 3.00 " blue, 2-in 2 00 CANDYTUFT, Emoress, 2-in 2 00 Double DAISIES, in bloom i.oo ZINNIA, seedlinps, 2-in 1.00 ASTER,Comet,pink,white,carmine,2-in.l 00 rAMFOE CONtl. Flowering Plants Aster, Victoria and Semple's Mixed; Carna- tions, Hardy Annual, China Pink; Pansy mixed. Phlox Drum- mondii, White and Mixed; Sweet William, Wall- flower and others. From seed bed. 25c. per 100. It bv mail, add 10 cts. extra. HEUANTHUS MUL.TIFLORUS, 3^-inoh pots, $3.00 per 100. ENGLISH IVY. good, 1 year old, 2^-inch pots, $2.00 per 100. LEMON VRRBENAS, stroiiL' plants. 3-inch pots, $4.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, in var., 2!4-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. C-A-Sia: -W-ITH OHUEH. CELERY and other ve-etable plants. .Send for prjc ! list. R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON. White Marsh, Md. Per lOfl PETON I AS, 3 and 4-inoh $5 A $9 00 GERASIOMS. 4-inch 6 & - 00 BEGONIA VERNON, 2'/2-inch 3 00 COLEUS. 3«-inch 2 qo HELIOTROPE, 4-inch 800 AGERATUM. 3-inch 400 GERANIUMS, a)4-inch 2.50 CASH PLEASE. CARL HA6ENBURGER. West Mentor. 0. Strong, stiocky... plants, ready to plant out — 100,000 Aster PI'intc I '.'iic'-n or the Market, Truffaut _ ridllL^! l^erfection. Giant Comet, Vio- ** *^ ■ toria and Semple's Branchint;, in BEST mixed colors. Semple's in separate col- ors, at SO cts. per 100, by mail; $3.00 per 1000, 500 at 1000 rate; $2,5.00 per 10,000, bv express. This seed is saved from the largest and doublest flowers only. 1280 The American Florist. May 20, CARNATIONS FROM SOIL. Per 100 6EN. MACEO $10.00 GLACIER 10.00 MRS. JAS. DEAN 5.00 EVELINA 5.00 MRS. McBURNEY 2.00 C. A. DANA 2.00 F. Dorner & Sons Co. UA FAYETTE. IND. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS JOIIjXESfl?, XXjXi. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings all sold and planted out except Emily Pierson and Silver Spray. If you want any stock of these varieties you will do well to write me. CHAS. CHADWICK. Lock Box II. CRAND RAPIDS. MICH. CARNATIONS Well rooted, strone;. healthy cuttiDgs. Areyle $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000 Daybreak 1.50 •■ 10.00 L. McGowan 1.00 •' 7.50 Emily Pierson 1.00 " V.SO Wm. Scott 1.00 " 7.50 Cash with order. MARTIN A. MAGNUSON, 3309 N. ^Vfstern Ave.. Station X. ChlcaRo. LAST CHANCE. 5000 Scott. McGowan and Portia, from soil, at $10 piT IIMIII: tilir STCICK. 5000 California and Lady Campbell Violets, strong niiuiiTs l.ir iilaiitiu'.' out, at $6 per 1000. 2000 Ampelopsis Veitchii, dormant, pot-grown, 1 Vf:ir3 ris,, -z vrarrtcis. 1000 Vinca Variegata. strong, 2'4-inch, $3 per 100. 5(Ji) ill 1U0(I riiti s. Casa with Oeder. BENJ. CONNELL, Florist. West Crove, Pa. $7.00 per 1000. 2000 each EMPRESS, EVELINA and ARGYLE. c.^f^^vITHOl!IlER. Orders for fewer than fifty not accepted. H. P. SMITH, Piqua, O. Rooted Cuttings. CARNATIONS— DAYBREAK, $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. PINKS— ANNA BOLEYN, $1.00 per 100; $T.50 per 1000. |^*Cash with order. C. SOLTAU & CO.. 199 Grant Ave.. JERSEY CITY. N. J. ROOTED CUTTINGS Pgmgtinnc NEW and STANDARD. UdlliailUliO MARY A. BAKER— I have 3000 plants and have made 11 blooms to the plant. ANNAC. EASTBURN-900 plants and have made 8 blooms to the plant. Were housed Sept. 24th, 1898. Send for descriptive price list. LOUIS B. EASTBURN.Kennett Square, Pa. CARNATION CITTINOS All sold. We are booking; orrterg for field-grown siofk. Ceo. Hancock & Son. Crand Haven, Mich. When corresponding with advertisers, mention the American Florist. Rustic Hanging Baskets. ch,6.V,:9-in..oach,75i-; 10-in., ea'-b. «.•; 12-in..eaeh,$l; 14-iu., each, $1.35 ■• doz.,$7.50; ■■ doz., $8.25; •■ do/,..$il.50; " doz., $11; " doz., 115 WIRE HANGING BASKETS. WITH yANCT TOP. WITH PLAIN TOP. 6-in . . doz., $0.90 I 10-in . . doz.. $1.75 6-in . . doz., $075 I 10-in . . doz., $1..50 8-iii . . " 1.25 I 12-in . " 2.00 B-in. . •• 1.10 | 12-in . . " 1.75 TRELLISES, Fan., per doz.. 18-in.. 75c: 24-in., $1.20; 30-in., $1.75; 3!^ ft., $4.50; 4 ft.. $4.80; 5 ft., $B.50; 6 ft,., $7.20; 7 ft $8.75 TRELLISES, Veranda, per doz., 5 ft., $0.25; 6 ft., $7.10; 7 ft., $8.25; 8 ft., $10.00; 9 fl., $10.80; 10 fl 14.00 .?t,^PLANT STAKES.,^,^« Wooden, Qreen.— Round and tapering, h.-indsomeand convenient for C;ladiolus, Dahlias. Etc. LiKbt.l/z feet per 100, $0.75 Light, 4 feet . . . . per 100, $4 00 2 '■ " 1.40 ■ 5 •■.... . ■• 4.50 2V4 " ■' 2.10 Heavy, 3" •' 4.00 5 ' . 8 Wi 2 feet . OAIVAMZED STfEL WIPE PL4NT STAKES. I'lT lOO Per 1000 No. 9 wir feet . . . I'lT lOO Per 1000 No. 9 wire. Per 100 Per 1000 . .$0.45 $:).00 ;1ii feet $0.80 $7.40 Y„ Z',; - .50 4.15 4 •• 90 8 40 W 3" '■ 70 6.25 5 "... ... 1.15 11.00 CANE STAKES.— Price in Chicago, per 100, 75c; 250 for $1.25: per 1000, $4.00. In New York, per 100, $1.00: 2.50 for $1.75: per 1000. $6.00. ''""'^^^V^ll^^- VaUGHAN'S SEED STORE, ^^^Vi^rA^^^o^^""^' Fine Plants for Garden Vases. .'Vll clean and in good condition. EACH Pandanus utilis. large and full, 8-in. pots. Dracaena Iragrans, " " 8-in. pots 1.00 Latania borbonica aurea, 8-in. pots 3 00 Areca lutescens, 4 feet, 8-in. pots 2.00 3 feet. 7-in. pots lOO Nephrolepis Bostoniensis, 3 ft.. 8-in. pots 1.00 Oreodoxia regia. 5 feet, 8-in. pots 1.50 Hflusa vittata (Var. Banana), 6-in. pots 1.00 The eight plants together for $10.00. Well packed. JOHN H. LEY, Good Hope, D. C. The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Read what some of our best growers say con- cerning It; BUFITALO, N. Y., Jan. 13, 1899. Theron Parker, Esq Dear sir:— Your "Mode best thing I have yet trlt- ... 1 used It this wlrter on Scott, Flora Hi.,l. Mrs BRAivr and Genesee. The principle 1b perfect, but experience may teach us that In some varieties, for Instance Daybreak, the lower ring might with advan- tage be2 In lower. If I could afford the first cost at once 1 would not think of using anything but the -'Model." Very Kesp'y, Wm. Scott. Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write for prices THE nODEL PLANT STAKE CO , 22 norton Street, Brooklyn. N. V. SIMILAX, 2-inch, $1.50 per 100. CYPERLS ALTERNIfOLIlS. 2'/»-in.-h, $2.00 per 100. ....CHRYSANTHEMIMS, and j.leiitv of them, in 30 best var., 2-inch, $2.00 and $2.50 per 100. Express prepaid on orders of 500 or more plants. Stock strictly flrst-class. FURROW BROS., Guthrie, Okla. WANTED, CANNAS... A few hundred each of the following in started plants, true to name. State size and closest price Etcandale, riorence Vauqhan, Eldorado, Cabos, Bouvier. Souv. d'Antoine Crozy, Mme. Crozy and Henderson. BEDDER. care Am. Florist. Pansies THE JENNINGS STRAIN. ! plan IS from cold frames, in bud and bloom, $1.50 per 100, by express or freight. No small plants left. Fin- est mixed Pansy Seed, $1.00 per pkt. Cash with Order. E. B. JENNINGS, ^- Bi254, Southport, Conn. Grower of the finest Pansies, HAIL For Insurance Against Damage by llai' ^__^^^^_^_^_ Address JOHN G. ESLER, - Sec'y F. H. A., SADDLE RIVER, N. J. X PLANTS. From 3 inch Pots. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 100 1000 Frank Hardy, 5 Inches 12.60 Bo.lXI Modesto, Honnafibn 2.50 2500 Glory nf the Pacific. CARNATIONS. Maud Dean, Mayor Plngree 2 OO Harrison's White. 2.00 Alaska, Meteor 2 00 ROSES. Vellow Rambler, Fliik Rambler.. 2 50 26 00 White Rambler 2.6U 25.00 Krldes, Bridesmaids 3 00 Fres. Carnot 4.00 All Flrst-ClasB Stock. ALVAH L. REYNOLDS. Madison. N. J. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII Seedlings, very fine, ready for THREE INCH pots. By mail. $3,110 p.T hundred. WE PAY THE POSTAGE. <'!>"h with order. See also our Carnation Seedling advertisement. AMERICAN ROSE CO.. Washington. P. C. the; Gardeners' Chronicle. A Weekly Illustrated Journal. Established 1S41. The "GARDENERS" CHRONICLE" has been FOB OVER Fifty Years the LEAnixo JoruNAL of lU class. It baa achieved this position because, while apeclally devotlriK itself to supplyloR the dally require- subjects of which It treats. Subscription to the United States, 14.20 per /ear. Remittances to be made payable to H. Q. COVB. OFFICE :— Wellinqton St.. Covent Garden, London. England. HALF TONES .5* .56 .36 ZINC ETCHINGS .96 .jt WOOD CUTS .96 .36.36 .56 ELECTROTYPES ^ ^ J. MANZ & CO. ■ 95-207 Canal St., ■ - - CHICAQO. HIGH GRADE WORK. PROMPT SERVICE. .^ iSgg. The American Florist. 1281 Boston Florist Letter Go. This wooden box nicely stained and vai^ ntshedt 18x80x13 made m two sections* one for each size letter, given away with first order of SOU letters. N. F. McCarthy, Trcas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Neponset Flower Pots Made of Waterproof Cardboard, of nice terra cotta color. Terms— Net cash with order. If ordered shipped by FREIGHT. ADD 50 CENTS CARTAGE. Packed In Gross Weight Size Crates of per 1000 pots Per 100 Per 1000 ....1000 ....1000 ....1000 ....1000 .... 600 t' .... 500 .... soo about 20 lbs $0.26 23 6.15 (j.90 10. .16 14.66 Standard Pot Measure. Less quantities than full crates at 100 rates. Full sample dozens of a oize malted on receipt of 10c 12c 16c 22c 30c 46o 60c for2M-ln. 2J^-ln. 3-ln. SH-ln. 1-ln. 6-ln. 6-ln. pots. F. ^. BIKD & SON, Mannfactorerg. Address all orders to oar General Agents, August Rdlker & Sons 52 DEY STREET, NEW YORK. Our Kastern Agents are R. J. FARQUHAR &. CO., Boston, Mass. "NIGOMITE"! IPATENT.I Vapor Insecticide. A Certain Killer of RED SPIDER, GREENFLY and Other Insect Pests. THE TOBACCO WAREHOUSING AND TRADING CO.. ^ AgentsWmteJ LOU IS VI LLE. K Y. A, HERRMANN Manufac turer ;; Florists' Supplies Send for a price list. 404-406-408-4 10-4 12 E. 34th St. , MEW YORK Florists' Supplies Such us: Cape Flo^vers, Cycas Iieaves iiDil Wreaths, Funeral Shaves. Wire Frames, Metal Designs, Flower Bas- kets, Fern Dishes, etc. Catalogue free AUGUST ROLKER & SONS. 52 Dey St.. New York. GARDENING This is the paper to recommend to your customers, the leading horticultural journal in America for amateurs S2.00 Per Year. Sample Copies Free. Liberal terras to fiorists wbo take BubecrlptlonB. THE GARDENING CO. mq""" eidg. CHICAGO. UP AGAINST IT.... % in a few days ! What ? Why, the Decoration I Day business and the JUNE WEDDING season. Where are 1 your baskets ? Look them over and see if you do not need a ship- i ment of fresh 1899 styles, just to keep up with your competitors. ^ We can replenish your stock in quick time for we have the goods I right here. Take some CYCAS WREATHS, DOVES, METAL I DESIGNS and RIBBON INSCRIPTIONS. They will seU like ^ hot cakes for Memorial purposes. 5 We have everything you need in the supply line, and you ^ get bottom prices when you order from I H. 5flYERSD0RFER & 60., I 50 to 56 North Eourtii Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^ ,.YOU WANT THIS.. FOR DECORATION DAY Vase for the Cemetery* THE CLARA CEMETERY VASE ^^^JJ.a wll^ke"'*'' A Receptacle for Flowers, Long Needed for the Cemetery. The CLARA VASE for use at tlie Cemetery Is a handsome ae well as one of the most useful articles ever placed on the market. Ills absolutelv a new thlDg and takes the place of all the old tin cans, twttles arid various old truck that are usually found la the cemetery for holdlDK flowers, and prove such a alB»rrace where everythlnsr else ta beauilf ut and ornameutal. It Is composed of solid izlass and elands atwut twelve Inches hlyh. The lower end Is sharp-pointed so It la Bold at a very low price and Is within the reach of all claBses. It Is very strong and well made and can not be broken by rough handling. Prices, delivered to railroads or express companies In Chicago; One dozen 13 50 Three dozens at 3."J5 Five dozens at 3.00 Samples sent on receipt of flftv cents (50c.) each. These /ASEP "" . . - ^ ereby giving tt Investment. Address all orders t VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO: 84 & 86 Randolph St. NEW YORK: 14 Barclay St. ^^Florists' Supplies. 25 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA. EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF New Illustrated Catalogue Free for the Asking. Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON, OHIO. John Conley & Son, Manufacturers of 'TIIV I^OIL 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET. IRON RESERVOIR VASES AND: IRON LAWN SETTEES. or Lawns and emeterlea. '114 Liberty St.. COLUMBUS. OHIO. \m) Catalogii REED & KELLER 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. 1282 The American Florist. May 20, Newport, R. I. The Newport Horticultural Society voted at its last meeting to hold a rose and strawberry show next month pro- viding the necessary arrangements could be made in time to do so. At this meet- ing some blooms of a dwarf canna were shown by Alexander MacLellan. In color it is similar to Florence Vaughan and it was thought to be a slight improvement on that variety. John Gibson and Robert Laurie have been in New York and Philadelphia for a couple of days in (|uest of large palms and bay trees. Frederick Smy the, manager of Siebrecht & Son's business in Newport, was in town this week making arrangements preparatory to opening here about June 20. ]. J. B. Warren, O. — Richard King has resigned his position at the City Greenhouses and has gone to Elmira, N. Y., to become foreman for E. M. & H. A. Hoffman. BRANCH WAKEHUUSEb: Kearney and Westside Avet., Jersey City, N. J. Jackion Av. & Pearson St.. Long Island City. N. Y. m^*^*0*^*0^i0*i^nf^0^0^0*^*^*^^i0^0^0*^^0^0%^t^t0^^^0^r%m Propagating: Sand^— ^ Shipped in any quantity. Also FIRE BRICK for Boiler Setting. and PORTLAND CEMENT for Greenhouse Floors. The GARDEN CITY SAND CD. Dept. F., 188 Madison St., Long Distance 'phone. CHICAGO. ILL. ^f:m-m*mh~iiPm^ri^'ir-mmmw*-wwM HIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE , PLANTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT FLORISTS- j^r USED FOR FUHIOATION OR SPRAYING INDOORS OR T, i^LouT- ZOO LBS. or TOBACCO III ONE PINT omiKontNU rm SOLD BY SEEDSMEN CIRCULAR \Ktt- Jk\ SKABCURA DIPCO.CniCACO. . I QUICKLY DOES IT. >i^ QUICKLY The Right Cypress for Greenhouse Material. Have you heard of Cypress Greenhouse Material that has not been satisfac- tory ? If you have it does not follow that Cypress is not the best lumber to use. There is White Cypress, Yellow Cypress and Red Cypress; there is Cypress that grows on the high lands and Cypress that grows in the swamps. All of these different kinds are not suitable for greenhouse purposes. Do you know which kind is best and do you know that kind when you see it.' If not you would better buy from those that do know and will deliver exactly what they sell. We introduced Cypress for greenhouse construction and pushed it to the front. We know all about it. For fifteen years we have made a specialty of furnishing it, and during this time we have built up a reputation that we can not afford to jeop- ardize. We send out the best only. Write for Circulars or Estimates. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. m^^^^^^^^^^^^^t0^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^t% Standard Ventilating Machine. HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR STRENGTH, DURABILITY ■AND NF.ATNFSS.^ Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft oast in one (malleable iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as tne case with all others. Catalogue tree YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO. Gla§s Hot Bed, Greenhouse and Ventilator GULF CYPRESS BARS, ETC. Sash MANUPACTURED ET S. JACOBS & SONS, WHITE LEAD, PDTTY, Etc., at Wholesale. Kstlmateg Cheerfully Famished GEO. KELLER & SON, MANITFACTURKK8 OF Flower Pots. Before buying vrrlte for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrlghtwood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. STANDARD FLDWER POTS First Quality. Cream Color. 15i ln.,p6r 1000..J2 40 I 3/. in., per 1000, $ 4 95 2 in., •' .. 2 75 4 in., " 6 20 ZYi in., " .. 3 35 S in., " 10 80 3 in., " .. 4 70 I 6 in., " 16 50 Packages extra. MILWAUKEE, WIS. C. HENNECKECO.' THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALBA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rep. 490 HOWARD ST. Mention the American Florist. Made by Standard Pots Good Railroad Facilities kFI I FD BROS Special Attention Given to ' ^fail Orders, and Speciai NORRISTOWN, PA. Sizes Made to Order. Price Lists Furnished on Appiicatlon. Menbion the American Florist. FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS "T" List and SAMPLES FREE. J. G. SWAHN S SONS, MINNEAPOui.'MINN. Standard .96 J^ "1^ J_ FLOWER V^OVS If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets N. E. WASHINGTON. D. C. i8gg. The American Florist. 1283 Do You Want Those New Houses You Are Going To Build. wind and water tight? "Gasser's Zinc Joints" are the best thing in the market to make a perfect joint in butting glass. Write for circular and mention this paper. J. M. GASSER, WHOLESALE GROWER CUT FLOWERS. CLEVELAND, OHIO. KROESGHELL BROS. CO. Greenhouse * Boiler, 29 to 59 S:rie St., CHICAGO. ^eeta and beads of i CfPRpS IS MUCH MORE OURABLEtHAN PINE. I SASH BARS UP TO iU FEET >" LENGTH or LOI^GER. GREENHOUSE AND OTtjER BUI1.DIN6 WATJEMAL. 5onJ\forourlllustr«t«^ur Special fireenhous*-cfrculfcr. T'^^/VT 5Teari;<5 [umber (b. THE "NEW DEPftRTURE." ^VENTH.(\TING /\PPLiaMCE.^ You can not get a GOOD THING for nothing. But the price of this apparatus is next to nothing. Send for price and description to J. D. CARMODY Evansville. Ind. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! eked I nail cratfs 1500 i'A 1600 2!< 1000 -A " h00 3i4 •• 600 4 " easy to haudle. Price per crate Md. pota Id crate. t\ 30 6.26, UO 8 •■ •• S.OO 6I0! 48 10 S.Snj 24 11 4.50 34 12 4.61 1 12 14 144 e '■ •■ 3.W (>1« Seed pans, same price as pots. of Cyllndera for Cut Flowers. I langlntJ: Haeketo, Lawn Vases, etc. 10 per cent for cash wltb order. Address HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. AnousT KOLKER & SONS. New York Asenta. 52 DKT STREET. NEW YORK CITT. 4.80 3.110 4 1-0 4 80 4 . 51) Send for price list Domestic Water Supply As we are frequently asked whether our Rider and Ericsson Hot Air Pumps are arranged for pumping from deep wells (both open wells and arte- sian), we show here the engines arranged lor doing thiskindof wurk; the Rider and the Ericsson Hot Air Pumps are as well adapted for deep well work as when used for pumping Irom cisterns, rivers or springs. For further information send for catalogue "A 3" to ihe nearest store. Call and see engines in opera- lion. RIDER-ERICSSON ENGINE CO. 22 Cortlandt St , New York. S6 Lake St., 40 North 7th St.. Philadelphia. 22A Pitt St , Sydney N. S. W. Chicago. 239 Franklin St , Boston. 692 Craig St., Montreal, P. Q. Teniente-Rey 71, Havanna, Cuba. i OUi9 SPECMALTY, \ LARGE STOCK ^ ^ o. ^ ^ PROMPT SHIPMENT. , . ^f Pare Unseed Oil Putty.Paints.Mes Etc |25 WRITE FOR LATEST PRICES ^ TEN DOUARS fOR 4 NAME! One of our advertisers offers a prize of Ten Dollars for a name suitable for an insecticide Iney have perfected and are nbout to put on tlie market penerally. in the United States. The article is a preparation of nicotine and wood pulp, with certain chemicals to make it burn slowly, but without flaming when ignited. During the burning the nicotine is liberated and circulates through the greenhouse, killing all greenfly, tbrip, etc., the house may contain. This new method of vaporizing nicotine does away with the pans, hot irons, steam blowing and all the trouble generally incident to the niethods now in use. The article to be named consists of a thin sheet rolled into a cylinder, so that as sold it looks like a roll of dark brown paper six inches long and five-eighths of an inch in diameter. When used the roll is unwound, coiled Innselv. lighfp.l with ;t niMtoh and allowed to burn. It ■%)....> the re^t.' THE SKABCURA DIP COMPAftiY. 23 Branch St.. St. Louis, will pay Ten Dollar- In iIh- om* sending theui the name which the mauageiiieiit deems best for ihis preparation. A name indicating the method of using and the work to be performed is what is wanted. The standard tubular bnller Is used as a heatlnp boiler by flurlsts who think they have heatkK knowl- edge 10 sell The same (rrade nf Inteillirence If carried farther would use a 5 ton truck an a dellverv wasron. a short-flre travel. These three polnti „ ou8 by their absence la the standard tubular boilers. From the 35 horse power to the 70 horoe power stand- ard boiler the length Is 13 to 14 ft This elves a fire travel from ends of jjratea to stack end of flues of from 20 to 24 ft and nearly one-half (the hottest part) of It Is under the shell, the tire surface of which Is about one-elt;hth to one- tenth that of tbe flue surface. The water surface Is about \\4, gals, to 1 sq. ft, of the entire fire surfflce and the hottest fire travel Is from 8 to 10 ft. before It reaches Into the flues. These are the construction points of the standard tubular boiler and may vary a little In the different sizes. There Is not a slnele point In their construction or lines that make them a heating boiler and ihey are no more adapted for heatlns purposes than a 5-ton truck Is for a deliver^ wagon. But they work, and sodoesacanal boat Hoy IB boilers are tubular boilers and heatlnp boilers sure— fqualled by nothing on earth Water capacity Is about one gallon to2Bq. ft of Are surface, and flrp travel Is from 7 ft. In the 15 H. P. to 13 ft In the 200 H. P boiler. They will heat with a Are thai wtll not reach the flues of the standard tubular boiler. Morelaler. stamp pleaee. % A. T. HOYT, Warren, Ohio. 1284 The American Florist. May 20^ Index to Advertisers. AdvertlBloK Kates — ]2t>4 Allen J K I2ra American GardenlnK.127'J American Kose < -o IS.-C, 1277 nsO II Amllng B C 12t;7 1274 Bailer F A 1272 BaBaett& Washburn. 12li7 1273 Bayersdorfer H & Co.r.'Sl Benthey &Co 12i;7 Berbee P II Bird F W & Son l?8l Blanc A & Co 1271 Bobblnk & Attln8....12 7 Boston Letter Co 12S1 BradahawG K... .12i» RudlonK J A 1207 127ti Burkl F.. ... 127B Burpee W Atlee & Co II Carmody J I) 1283 Chadwlck Chas 1280 Chlcaiio Carnation Col28J ChlcaKO Wrecking Co. IV Cincinnati Cut Fin C012B6 Clark Wm A & Son 1271 Clark Si. Palmer 1271 Clearv & Co 1277 Clucas Sl Boddlnxton II Conard & Jones Co. . . 1278 ''onley John Horan Kdw C 1269 HortAdv II Hoyt AT 1283 numfeld C 1276 Hunt B H 12B7 Illinois Cut Flower C01267 Jackson E B 1279 Jackson & Perkins Co 1 -I acobs S & Sons 1282 Johnson & Stokes. Kastlng W F 1268 Kastlng Wm F& Co.. 1266 Keller Bros 1282 Keller Geo & Son 1282 Kellogg Geo M 1266 Kelsey Harlan P 1267 Kennlcott Bros Co.. ..1267 Kroeschell Bros Co... 1283 Kuehn C A 121B Kjhl Geo A 1276 liager & Hurrell.. 1377 Lakev w Kose Garden;276 l.ang Julius 1269 Lflv John U 1277 12811 LlLthlcum J 8... .1379 Lioiklauo l>amCcl283 IV bong D B II Ijonsdale Edwin.. .1271 Tjord & Burnham Co.. IV L.jvett J T 1278 L.uoaB J & Co 1284 l.f--b w E 1273 Mader Paul .. ...1278 MagnuBOn Martin A.. ,12811 iMauumg Jacob W ...1273 Manz 1 & Co l.'SO May John N., ' MoOartny&Co 1268 McDonald Bro • 1281 McKellar & Winter- son 1267 Mever John C iCo ., H Mlddiemass Archie. .1279 Mlllang Frank 1269 Mlllang & Co 12.^9 Model Plant Stake C0128U Moller's Gartner Zel- tung 1266 MonlngerJCCo IV Moon Samuel C 1272 Morris Floral Co 1277 Moss Geo M 13h8 Myers & Co Iz84 " .1278 . 1278 N T Cut K'lc Peacock W P 1271 PernocuMan]'. « . 1268 Phoenix Nursery Co. 1272 ika Gustav 1279 Plant Seed Co II Poehlman Bros 1276 Pnnce AGS Co 12117 Purdy & Blauvelt ...1269 Qaakerc;lty Mo h Wks IV Uandall A L 1267 Rea Bros 1272 Reed Glass & Paint Co I V Reed ,s Keller ... 1381 Regan Printing House II Reld Bdw 1268 Relnberg Bros , . .1267 127.i Reynolds Alvah L....128O Rice M & Co 1281 Rlde^Erlcsson Bng Co 1283 Roemer Fred 1270 Rolker A a Sons.. 12S1 II Rose Mtg Co II Rupp John F — 1278 Sander & Co 1277 SohlUer JL 1270 SchulthelB Anton ,..1266 Schwelnfurth Wm.,.1278 Sheridan W F 1269 Blebrecht & Pon ... I Slmatlons & Want" 1265 SkabcuraDlp Co.1232 1283 SkldelskySS 1278 Smith H P 1280 S'lilth NathA Son. ..1278 Smith W L 1279 Soltau C 4 Co 128'l South Side Floral Co 1279 South Park Floral Co 127tl Stahl Chas B 1268 Steams Lumber Co., 1283 Suburban Equipment Co. IV Sutherland Geo A — 12t.^ 8wahn» Sons J G . 12*-' Tbnrbum J M & Co.l27U Tobicco Warehousing and Trading Co .1281 lendly & Scht II Vnughan J C ..1270 1271 1278 1280 1281 I 11 VIck &HIIIC0 1277 Vredeoburg & Co. Wabash R K I Watson G C Weber H & Son. , . Wheeler-Stenzel i;o.,13«4 Whllldln Pot Co 1282 wietorBros 1307 12;6 Wlttbolri Geo I Wolf John 1366 Wood Bros ... :27l WoodroBe M B & Co 1368 Young ThoB J' If you write to any advertiser any where mention the paper in which you saw tlie ad. Both publisher and advertiser will like vou better for it. The Best Boiler on Earth for Greenhouse Heating. ALSO MADE FOR STEAM. Water Section Made in One Casting. No Leakv Joints to Worry Over. Deep Fire Pot. No Need to Sit Op All Night to Keep Your Fire Going. THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD. GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. NEW YORK CITY BRANCH : 111 Fifth Ave., cor. 18th St. 74 Franklin St., Cor. Arch. BOSTON. MASS [xclusivcly A GREENHOUSE HEATER! SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE WORK. EASY TO ERECT; SIMPLE IN OPER- ATION; ECONOMICAL AS TO CONSUMPTION OF FUEL. Send for Catalogue and latest prices. MYERS 8z: CO., 1514-1520 So 91h St., - PHILADELPHIA, PA. (Established 1849.) theGORTON SIDE FEED BOILER SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING. YOU WANT THE BEST. Sf nd for C:U:i WE HAVE IT. estigate for yourself. GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO., "^ Si'S-'v^fi."- WHEELER-STENZEL CO. IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF- Make your contracts for next season now. We can deliver to any part of the country and Save You Money Greenhouse Glass 72 Sudbury St., BOSTON, MASS. Boilers k^':^ For GREENHOUSES. See our Catalogue. Always mention the American Flor- ist when you order stock..^ JEN»4INGS BROS., JENNINGS IRON BENCH FITTINGS. NO THREADS. NO ANGLK IKONS. NO NAILS. ■Sfuil for Catalogue. OIney, Phila., Pa. What we Know ABOUT GLASS. SEND FOR THEM. JOHN LUCAS & GO. PHILADELPHIA. f LHJLE ^wzmmm Bnui'Rrsf AmBrica is "the Prow nf the I/bsseI; therB may bB mare comfort Hmidships, but wb are the Srst to touch Unknown Seas,' Vol. XIV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MAY 27./899. No. 573. fLinii l^m^mmm (FtL@i!3i!@7 Published kvbrt Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. 324 Dearborn Street, Chicago. EMtem Office: 67 Bromfleld St.. Boston. Subscription, SI. 00 a year. To Europe, (2.00, Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. president: W. J. Stewart. ff7 Bromfleld St.. Bt Mass, secretary; H. B. Beattt. Oil City. Pa, treasurer. The fifteenth annual meetlni; will be held at Detroit, Mich., August Li, 16. 17 and 18. 1899. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual Convention at Buffalo. February, 1901). Albert M. Herr, Lancaster. Pa.. Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. THIS ISSUE 28 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Water lilies and other aquatic plants 128Ji The feather hyacinth (illus.) 1287 Tree life in Bermuda (illus.) . . . . 1287 Outdoor cut flowers which can be grown with profit . 1287 Carnations — Cultural notes 1288 —Carnation Genevieve Lord (illus.) ... 1288 With the growers ... 1278 — Reinberg Bros., Chicago, III 1288 Violets— Cultural notes 1289 —A new wrinkle in violet culture (illus.) . . . 1289 New Yorli 1290 Philadelphia 1290 Boston 1291 Chicago 1291 Buffalo 1291 Cincinnati . . 1291 Society of American Florists 1292 The Henr.v Sliaw medal 1292 Greenhouse building 1392 Catalogues received 1293 A new heating medium - 1292 To destrov thrip on roses 1292 The pinetum at Wellesley. ... .... 1292 Obituary— Malcolm Dunn 1293 —Mrs. Frank \V. Ball 1293 —Charles W. Briggs 1293 New Orleans 1294 Pittsburg 1294 The seed trade 1298 The government seed contract 1298 Ilaltimore 1298 The nursery trade 1300 Helpful reminders 1300 Our pastimes 1302 —The Chicago record 1302 Heating notes 1302 New Haven, Conn 1304 Rochester, N. Y ... 1306 London, Ont 1307 Brockton, Mass. — May 16 was "Car- nation night" for the members of the Florists' Club. There was sharp compe- tition, Frank White leading. Water Lilies and Other Aquatic Planti I Read be/ore the Pennsylvania Horlicultural Society at Philadelphia, May j6, fSi;c/, by Wm. Tricker, Riverton, N. J.\ No class of plants will ever become more popular than aquatics, and I ven- ture to say that even orchids, or any other family, can never eclipse them. Orchids have a limited sphere and only a few can indulge in the luxury of their culture. But aquatics can be grown by almost every lover of flowers, and those who cannot grow them maj' feast their eyes, in fact their whole being, on the magnificent exhibitions of these flowers in some of our public gardens, as well as in many private ones, in every city or town throughout our land. There is no country so highly favored as the United States for their cultivation, and proba- bly none better adapted to their culture than the middle Atlantic states. Since the introduction and cultivation of numerous nympha-as,nelumbiums and the Victoria regia other minor aquatic plants have been more or less disregarded for lack of size or showiness. America can claim distinction as being the only country that has several indigenous species of nympha;as embracing the three colors known in the hardy class, viz., red or pink, white and yellow. The most famous is N. odorata and its many forms and hybrids, all of which are very desira- ble. Next we have N. tuberosa with forms and hybrids. This is a very ram- pant and vigorous nympha-a and all growers should be careful to exclude this from the company of its less vigorous brethren, as it would soon be a matter of the survival of the strongest. N. tuber- osa and N. odorata, where grown together, have been cross fertilized by insects, resulting in numerous forms. One of our southern nymphteas, N. flava, while at home in Florida, is not at all satisfactory much farther north, although it is hardy in New Jersey; but this nym- phaa has demonstrated its value in the hands of the hybridizer, and has furnished us with several noble flowers, partaking of its rich color, which are among the choicest and most interesting of nym- pha;as. Then Europe has furnished other species, notably N. alba and N. Caspary; these united with American belles have become the progenitors of a numerous progeny of surpassing beauty, richness and brilliancy. But nature has been lavish in her dis- tribution of nymphsas, and other coun- tries besides our own have their indigen- ous species. Hence Japan, China and Siberia also have a hardy nymphwa, while Africa, Sierre Leon, Australia and India lay claim to the tender or tropical forms. Nelumbiums are also found in China, Japan, Persia, India and formerly in Egypt. America, too, has its own lotus, which may have been introduced from Jamaica, but it is not found in Japan, where most others are now so plentiful. Perhaps the most extraordi- nary aquatic plant known is the Victoria regia. As I said before no section of the United States is so well adapted to the cultivation of aquatic plants as are the middle Atlantic states, for here we have all the hardy nympha-asfrom all parts of the world side by side with our own N. odorata, X. tuberosa and N. flava, and I must admit they are the first to gladden us with their bright gems in the spring. Here also are the oriental lotuses. These nymp.'cas and lotuses cover four months of the season with their dainty, delicate, charming flowers, to be followed by the superb nymphsas from Egypt, Sierre Leon, Zanzibar, India and Australia. These revel in our midsummer weather and, with the addition of that grand plant, Victoria regia, we have a succes- sion of the most beautiful flowers ever brought together, embracing all colors red. white, blue and yellow, with all the inteniiediate and intermingling shades, as well as size of flower, from the pygmean form, about the size of a silver dollar, to the giant form of the Indian species which are often thirty-six to forty-five inches in circumference, with leaves over six feet in diameter, and a continuous season of flowers from early May until October. But you say, "It is all very plain and simple to one who has had years of experience in the cultivation of these flowers, but I've only seen them so and so." How many of the growers present who have secured highest honors of late years for chrysanthemums, cut flowers or specimen plants, knew it all ten years ago or even five? A man who can grow specimen plants of chrysanthemums, or cut flowers of either roses, carnations or chrysanthemums, can grow the finest and choicest aquatic flowers if he gives them the same careful attention that he bestows on other plants. True, the $.")0 prize has not brought out many competi- tors in this city. There is one great dis- advantage; the exhibition is too late. But go to Boston in July, August or September, and you can see water lilies and competition too. Chrysanthemums and water lilies do not chime. There is one great advantage with the latter 1286 The American Florist. May ^7, they are not flowers of a week or two; they are spring flowers, and summer flowers, and fall flowers, early fall; they fall out when chrysanthemums fall in. They delight us with their varied hues and many claims all the season long, when there is life and animation in the garden, and no class ot flowers yields better returns for labor or time devoted to their care. To make a beginning may be the hardest and most knotty problem, as doubtless there is the prospective failure, or success, and one wants to be assured of the latter. When practicable avoid tub culture. This, as miniature water gardening, is adapted for numerous aquatic plants, but many are not satis- fied with a few small flowers, such as water poppies, various limnanthemums or floating heart and sagittarias. They want the large, bold flowers of the Egyptian lotus, and the nympha;as that are seen in an acre pond. But these can- not be nananized or dwarfed like Jap- anese pines. Many attempts have been made but without success; one might just as well attempt to grow American Beauty roses in 6 inch pots and expect to get five-foot stems and e.xtra choice flowers. There are a tew beautiful nym- ph.xas that lend themselves kindly to tub culture, and they embrace some of the choicest colors. There are the Japanese N. pygm;La and its numerous hybrids, from pure white, light to deep pink, pur- ple or wine color, yellow and a shade between orange and vermilion. The only fault, if any, is that they are under size. But all cannot have acre ponds, and where only two or three tubs can be utilized there are suitable plants in variety to furnish them most daintily. Aquatic culture, to be successful, must be intense; the best of culture, the best ot soil and plenty of it, best of care and attention, and plenty of space; the latter is most essential. One single plant of the well known N. Devoniensis or N. dentata type planted in suitable soil, in well nigh natural conditions, will cover a space twelve to fifteen feet in diameter and produce flowers in rich abundance, and yet it is not infrequently that people will make water gardens, pools or basins, six feet in diameter and write me, "How many plants do I need to fill my pond?" I have seen nearly ten times too many plants in some ponds; yes, in public gar- dens of high standing and repute. I have seen the well known Zanzibar lily in a 9-inch pot that ought to have been in a box containing from ten to fifteen cubic feet of rich soil, and many other varieties under similar conditions. What was the result? The sparkling water and the gold fishes were the chief attraction and I never heard a single person who became enthused over the water lilies and was willing to spend $3 to $30 to say noth- ing of $30,(100. Plants and flowers to be attractive and catch the eye of the public must be of the highest grade and no gardener or grower can secure high grade flowers unless he has a high stand- ard and means to beat his rival. This matter of crowding plants is well known to any practical gardener. He does not plant potatoes as thick as peas. Neither does he sow his cabbage seed in drills like onions or carrots and these latter have to be thinned out and cared for individually. The same rule holds good in growing all kinds of flowering and specimen plants. One, or the first, essential is a pond, natural or artificial. If natural it is the simplest to furnish, but it often happens that the natural pond is not in the most desirable spot and recourse has to be made to an artificial pond. The size and shape must beinharmony with surround- ings and other local conditions in each separate case. The best and most dura- ble will be the cheapest in the long run and if masonary is used nothing better than brick and cement can be obtained. A good water tight pond can be made in any ordinary soil with a lining or pud- dling of good clay. This should be about four inches thick, with a covering of two or three inches of sand. The depth may be from two to three feet; two feet will answer in most cases, and this will per- mit a man with a pair of hip boots to walk through it to do whatever is neces- sary in the way of cleaning or cutting flowers. A small pond, say ten feet in diameter, can be attended to with a plank laid across. In most cases it is best to plant in boxes or tubs. For a moderate sized pond tubs made of halt barrels will suffice, but where there is space for development boxes containing from eight to fifteen cubic feet of soil should be used. A collection of water lilies should embrace both hardy and tender varieties, day flowering and night flowering, two or three varieties ot nelumbiunis and a few of the smaller growing aquatic plants, but these may be omitted as they are lost sight of or eclipsed by the strong growing nymphaeas. A Victoria regia may be included in the collection where space will permit, but a space or water surface of from fifteen to twenty feet in diameter is necessary for this plant. Nelumbiums require more space than nympha;as and should be planted in cir- cular or oval apartments, without square corners; it a tank with scjuare corners is used the corners should be filled in and rounded off so as not to obstruct the runners. Nelumbiums are as easy and simple in cultural details as any plant, yet possibly more failures have occurred with this than with any other aquatic plant. One fault, and probably the greatest, and where most people err is in digging and transplanting too early. Nelumbiums should not be transplanted or transferred from one section to an- other until warm weather. The present season is very much like preceding ones and it was impracticable to handle or disturb these roots before Maj' 1. Every other hardy plant, tree or shrub starts into growth before the lotus and these should not be disturbed unless they are to be transferred to warmer sections or be kept in a warm building. Conditions should be such as tend to new growth or the roots will decay. Hardy nymph;cas may be planted any time from earlj- spring to early fall, but it is best not to defer planting until mid- summer if flowers arc to be expected this season. Tender nymphaas may be planted after the middle of May, for the latter end of the month is generally warm settled weather; hot midsummer is their ideal season. The greater part of the tender nympha;as are night flowering, but unlike the night blooming cereus and like all nymphaas, the flowers are of three days' duration, and although open- ing in the evening, the flower continues open until the sun is strong the next day, which is from ten to twelve o'clock. Later in the day, as the sun declines, the flowers again open and in fall the flow- ers are never wholly closed. These are the best for cut flowers, as they show up to great advantage under artificial light and last much longer when not exposed to the sun. Another great advantage is the manner in which these can be kept over winter. Thej' all produce tubers that can be kept in a dry state all win- ter, but some of them can be lifted in the fall, after the leaves have been cut off by frost, and planted in the soil under a rose bench or some similar condition and remain in perfect condition until spring. Well, somewillsay, "I am just as much at sea as ever; I don't know what I want or what to plant." I am at a loss to say what you should plant. No two per- sons have gardens alike or ponds of the same size, but I will tell you what varie- ties are adapted to almost any kind of pond. Take hardy varieties in their three colors— white, pink, yellow. N. alba, N. candidissima and N. Marliacea albida are the best white; N. Marliacea camea and N. Marliacea rosea are two of the finest pinks, and N. Marliacea chroma- tella is the best yellow form. These are reliable sorts and very desirable and rea- sonable in price. N. odorata rosea, the well-known Cape Cod pink pond lily, is very beautiful, but its season is soon over. There are no hardy blue lilies, but there are plenty in variety. N. Zanzibar- ensis and its forms, N. Zanzibarensis azurea and N. Zanzibarensis rosea, are desirable, as is also N. cturulea. For tubs where not submerged in the pond only a few varieties can be recommended. N. pygmaa is a dainty little white lily and will ever be highly prized for its val- uable services to the hybridizer and for the charming additions to this class of plants. N. pygmica helvolva is a beauti- ful free-flowering yellow, with nice, mot- tled foliage. N. Laydekeri rosea is a del- icate pink flower changing to a deeper shade with age. Nothing in the line of nympha^as can equal this trio for tub cul- ture. Nelumbiunis can be grown in tubs, but get the largest you possibly can or make a walled division or apartment for them in the pond. But better than this, plant in a natural pond. Other plants for tubs may be used and with much pleasure and suc- cess. The papyrus and umbrella grass, variegated acorus or scirpus, make good central plants, with a border of limnan- themums, water snowflake, water poppy, i8gg. The American Florist. 1287 or even water hyacinths. Another delightful drooping plant is myriophyl- lum, or parrot's feather, and a more beautitul flowering plant is Jussia;a, longifolia, with large light yellow flow- ers in quantity resembling an Oenothera. Sagittaria Japonica fl. pi., has large flow- ers perfectly double, as large as a carna- tion, very free flowering. Sagittaria Montevidensis is a giant in its class and is useful either for tubs or planting on margins of ponds. The plants just enu- merated for tubs are also good for the margins of ponds, shallow water or wet ground. In addition may be mentioned the water shield, Brasenia cordata, Typha latifolia, the marsh marigold, the water forget-me-not, the marsh mallow, the cardinal flower and the many new hybrid forms from white, pink, red and crimson, light blue, violet and purple, a most desirable class of plants, regardless even of the water garden, as are also many forms of iris. What would the gorgeous Japan iris amount to in dry, sandy or hard baked ground? Also numerous other plants, such as funkias, spiraeas, veronicas, etc., to say nothing of ornamental grasses, giant reeds and bamboos? Here I might say that several varieties of these have withstood the past severe winter in the open ground, unprotected in our nurseries at Riverton, and, although most of the canes are killed to the ground, all are now sending up numerous new growths equally as strong as last year. Several retained their foliage, and among them I would mention Bambusa aurea, B. viridiglau- cescens, B.Quillioi,B. sterilis, B. Bougani, B. nigra, B. nigra punctata, B. Metake, B. viminalis, B. Damio, etc. The list of plants that are at home near the margin of the pond or in damp ground is too numerous to mention here. It includes a large number of ferns, our native lily, Lilium superbum, as well as many orchids, notably the calopogons and the most beautiful of all the slipperworts, Cypripedium spectabihs. The Feather Hyacinth. Muscari cosmosum monstrosum, the feather hyacinth, or shredded lilac as it is sometimes called on account of its bright lilac color and finely divided flowers, is a useful and graceful subject for basket work and other purposes. I saw a basket of it at Pennock's last week; the half drooping plumes were mixed with adian- tum, the handle of the basket being trimmed with asparagus and tied with lilac ribbon. The efiect was charming for such inexpensive material. It is a hardy bulbous plant, the bulbs being imported from Holland. I do not remem- ber having seen it used much in a com- mercial way until this vear. Philadelphia. ' G. C. W. Tree Life in Bermuda. The accompanying illustration, from a photograph taken by Mr. Heyl, the United States Vice Consul at Hamilton, Bermuda, shows a curious freak of tree life in that island, viz., a juniper growing in the hollow trunk of a pride of India, Melia Azedarach. We are indebted to Mr. Albert F. Woods, of the Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C, for the opportunity to reproduce the picture. PiTTSFlELi), Mass. — Duringahigh wind last week a carnation house belonging to John White was blown down. The ventilators had been left open and the roof was raised off bodily. JUNIPER TAKEN CHARGE OF BY MELIA AZEDARACH IN BERMUDA. Outdoor Cut Flowers Which Can be Grown With Profit. I am often asked what a grower can produce outdoors at a profit, and in my judgment there are a great many things; but it is not altogether what is grown, but how you grow it and how you get it up for market which determines the mat- ter of profit. This subject covers a great deal of ground, for whether you wish to grow summer flowers in the south or if your place happens to be up north it will make all the difference in the world as to what you should plant. We will start with sweet peas. If you are a southern grower you can start them under a sash and get them in very early, nearly as early as in a greenhouse, and you won't have to compete with the local grower for you will be all through cutting before he begins. The northern grower cannot grow sweet peas at a profit, for the people are tired of them when he is ready to ship. However, peas can be grown either north or south if the grower has home trade, it being understood that he puts them up properly. Now as to what one should call proper bunching. When picking, bunch as you go and throw out all the short stemmed ones. Put twenty-five to thirty stems in a bunch and tie them about one inch from the bottom. When ready to ship use a tray or prepare your boxes by putting cleats in the ends; lay your bunches flat and then put in a few laths and then lay another row. Remember that a little extra care is always a good investment. Paeonies are always good stock to grow, only j-ou must be more than care- ful if you want the right price. You must watch them and when the bud shows full color it is time to pick it. Cut as long a stem as you can get. Strip off" the lower leaves, only leaving the top three or four; put twelve buds in a bunch, roll them up tightly in any common paper and tie another string around them. This will keep them from getting too far open. Put them in a cool place in water until you are ready to ship. If you have a big crop and send large con- signments to market be sure to provide air holes in the boxes, as pa?onies heat very easily, making them very soft and reducing their value. Corn flowers, or bachelor's buttons, are salable stock, but you must be care- ful, if you grow any other color than blue, not to get the colors mixed when putting them up for market. The same rules for bunching apply to them as do to sweet peas. These, with a little del- phinium, coreopsis, Canterbury bells, lilac, poet's narcissus, single and double, about cover the commercial list of outdoor stock. Now comes the aster. If you have greenhouses and grow chrysanthemums follow them with Harrisii and when 1288 The American Florist. May 27, these are gone start the asters; put them out just as soon as you think the weather will permit. Grow only two or three colors, for mixed varieties do not sell. A light blue, a pink and a good white are enough; have about as many white as you have of the other two sorts and disbud and bunch the same as you would with carnations. The best paying thing that I know of is lily of the valley, but to grow it suc- cessfully I judge that it should be planted in such a way that when late spring comes one can lay sash over it. This would draw them up and make longer stems; besides it would prevent their becoming water soaked in case of rain just as the crop was on. They would bleach nicely and look more like indoor stock and therefore bring a better price. Lilies of the valley, like sweet peas, bruise very easily and care must be taken when packing. On account of the extra value I would advise wrappinga thin oil paper around each bunch. Longiflorum, candidum and auratum lilies all pay if the grower handles them carefully in getting them to market and hardy hydrangeas are good in the fall. Among the summer flowers of the past are irises, tulips, lemon lily, snowballs, pansies, cosmos and gladioli and outdoor roses are equally unsalable. Whatever a grower may have in the line of outdoor stock he should always consult his com- mission man before shipping. E. E. PlESER. CARNATIONS. CULTURAL NOTES. May 27. — Carnation culture has of late years developed two separate and dis- tinct schools. The one may be classed as "outdoor culture" and consists of plant- ing the young stock in the field during the summer and replanting into the houses the latter part of August or early in September. The other, commonly known as "indoor culture," consists of the continuous cultivation of the plants under glass. Each method has its advocates and either, when followed intelligently, will bring good results. The indoor method has not been practiced to any considera- ble extent and is, therefore, largely a matter of experiment with many grow- ers. It is to be hoped that Mr. Johnson will continue to give us his methods and ideas on this subject, as he seems to have mastered most of the difficulties which beset us in attempting indoor culture. The plants in the field will be requiring attention right along. First and above all other things, cultivate them well. As soon after a rain as possible give them a good working. It is one of the longest steps toward success. If it rains in the morning I can get into my patch with the harrow after dinner, and we do it. If it rains three times in one week we culti- vate our carnations three times that week. The soil should never be allowed to become hard and baked under any conditions, but should always be kept loose and mellow, both between the rows and in them. There must be some judgment used, however, for until they have made strong growth and become well established care must be taken not to hoe too deeply close to the plants, that is, not close enough to disturb the roots. Keep the soil loose around the plants, but merely on the top, just deep enough to act as a mulch. To reiterate that carnations must be kept free from weeds would seem super- fluous, yet I have only recently visited some fellow florists who are intelligent creatures and read the papers, but whose carnations could scarcely be found among the weeds that surrounded them; some of the varieties were high-priced novelties at that. Possibly these carnations may give good results next winter, but the probabilities are that they will not and the introducers of the varieties will be censured for sending out "no good" nov- elties, whereas with proper culture the varieties might have been a success. Watering should not be resorted to except in extreme cases, but occasion- ally a dry spell comes shortly after plant- ing and before the young stock has had a CARNATION GENEVIEVE LORD. chance to take hold, and in such cases watering becomes almost a necessity. I have been in just such a position this spring and have had to water quite a large portion of my carnation patch. We have a little over 200 plants to a row, the rows being about eighteen inches apart, with water connections at one end of the field. We ran a line of hose and watered four rows on each side with once handling thehose. We watered in the row only and gave as much as the soil would possibly hold. As soon after the watering as the soil was in condition to work we loosened it nicely all around the plants to keep it from drying out too rapidly. We used 700 gallons of water on every sixteen rows, and water costs me 25 cents for every 1000 gallons, but even at that price I am sure the increased vigor of the plants will more than repay me. I left a few unwatered to note the contrast in growth. In the driest weather one watering, if properly done, should suflice for at least three weeks, but it must be properly done. To water and not water well is far more injurious to the plants than if they are left without any moisture at all. Albert M. Herr. carnation genevieve lord. A few weeks ago we called attention to this new variety, the property of H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md., and it now affords us ihuch pleasure tj) present our readers with an illustration, from a pho- tograph. WITH THE GROWERS. REINBERG BROS., CHICAGO, ILL. In the largest cut flower establishment in the world there must at all times be much of interest to every florist and, indeed Reinberg's is the Mecca for every floriculturally inclined tourist whose itinerary leads him toward Chicago. No grower's establishment is on dress parade in May and the larger the place, usually the greater the disorder, but it is doubtful if a more favorable moment could be chosen for a tour of the Rein- berg houses as now, in addition to the ordmary spring work, which employs some three score men, an addition to the plant is being made which is in itself larger than all but a dozen or so places in the United States. The two brothers, Peter and George, unite in selling their products, maintain- ing their wholesale house at 51 Wabash avenue under the management of A. C. Spencer, but they do their growing independently, each conducting his place after his own fashion. Peter Reinberg is now engaged in building a range of twelve rose houses each 25x265. George is putting up seven houses of like dimen- sions and is tearing down nineteen old structures preparatory to replacing them with modern buildings. The new structures are built on the ridge and furrow plan,shortspan-to-the- south, and in Peter Reinberg's range the material is exclusively Oregon cedar furnished by A. Dietsch & Co. George Reinberg is using the same material for his houses except for the unexposed por- tions. This choice of lumber is not made for enconomy's sake; far from it. These men, who have an experience which cer- tainly entitles their opinion to considera- tion, have formed the conclusion that the cedar is preferable to cypress from the standpoint of durability. Its use entails an extra cost of slightly more than $40 per house. Peter Reinberg is using glass 16x18 and his brother employs the size 14x16, the choice being made upon the ground of saving in cost and in breakage. As over 200,000 feet are required for the present addition the outlay for roofing is something enor- mous. Most of the glass came from the Pittsburg Plate Glass Company and was bought three months ago at $3.35 a box; the same material would now cost close to $4 a box. In each of the houses in this immense establishment there are two Evans' Challenge \'entilatmg Machines, a total of 230 in operation when the additions are completed, which will be in two or three weeks. The new houses are to be used exclu- sively for American Beauties and are equipped with three benches in each structure. Both steam and hot water heating apparatus is being installed. In the old houses, which are similarly equipped, the steam apparatus is still required during the night, but when the outside temperature falls to near the freezing point the hot water is put in circulation. There was a long period last winter when both systems were worked night and day. There were six water pumps in operation in Peter Reinberg's engine rooms last winter and another and larger one has just been purchased from Fairbanks, Morse & Co., of whom the brothers recently bought seven boilers. George Reinberg is also increas- ing his water supplj' this season. There will be approximately 300,000 roses grown under this expanse of glass next winter but the only plantation i8gg. The a mer i ca n F loris t. 1289 which will be in excess of last year's will be of American Beauties. To these the elder brother will devote fifteen houses, growing 50,000 plants, seven houses being already planted to thrifty young stock. No old Beauty plants will be carried over but over half the Brides and Bridesmaids which have bloomed during the past winter will be carried through a second season. New stock will be planted in quantities to make the total of Bride 22,000 and of Bridesmaid 25,000. Mr. Reinberg states that it is not his anticipation to secure as many buds from the old as from the new stock but the quality will be superior on the two-year plants. "And quality, "headds, "is what we must have nowadays." The planting of Meteor will probably be reduced this year, not more than 12,000 being given bench room. Mr. Reinberg is already counting the weeks until Liberty will be ready for market and is planning a trip to West Hoboken, N. J., next winter to see the new claimant, growing in the houses of Ernst Asmus. He grew t),000 Perle last winter and will use the same number of plants this seasan, having found them excellent money makers. His rose list is completed with a house of Kaiserin for summer blooming and a house of Golden Gate; he has bought 5,000 plants of Louis Ulrich, Tiffin, 0. George Reinberg grew 500 plants of this for two years sometime ago but dis- carded them. It is now thought that the proper treatment was not adminis- tered and a more extensive trial is to be given the variety, with which some of the eastern growers have done so well this winter. In some of his rose houses Mr. Reinberg has four benches and he has never detected any diflerence in the crops on the front and rear. The greatest change in the methods which Peter Reinberg has employed is to be in his carnation growing. He has heretofore made the carnation a second- ary consideration in his establishment but the flower's rapid rise in popular favor and the development of varieties has caused him to determine to make a radical departure. This fall he will house over 100,000 plants, principally of the newer varieties, and will give them the best of care, carefully disbudding and striving for length and strength of stem and size of flower. He has 200,000 plants now in the field and of these he intends to move in, as early as possible, probably in August, the following numbers: Mrs George M. Bradt, 0,000; America, 4,000 G. H. Crane, 500; Gov. Griggs, 1,000 Melba, 500; Mrs. Frances Joost, 4,000 White Cloud, 5,000; Jubilee, 5,000; Vic- tor, 3,000; Mayor Pingree, 4,000; Gold Nugget, 2,500; Argyle, 5,000; Lizzie Mc- Gowan, 4,000; Nivea, 4,000; Armazindy, 5,000; Flora Hill, 5,000; Daybreak, 5,000; Evelina, 10,000; Triumph, 20,000; Evanston, 20,000. It will be seen that Mr. Reinberg has recently been investing some money in cuttings. At George Reinberg's the proprietor is at present giving his active, personal and undivided attention to his building operations, overseeing every detail of the work. He is investing many thousands of dollars, not alone to increase his glass but to improve the quality of his product. He will grow 36,000 Beauties this season, 12,000 Bridesmaid, 8,000 Bride, 7,000 Kaiserin for summer, (),500 Meteor, 5,000 La France, which he grows to perfection, and 4,500 Perle. In carnations he has about a thousand each of G. H. Crane, Mrs. Bradt, Mrs. Joost, Gold Nugget, Evanston, White Cloud, Evelina, Mayor Pingree, Painted Lady and Tidal Wave; 3,500 each of Argyle, Flora Hill and Triumph; 7,500 each of Jubilee and Wm. Scott. He, also, will devote greater care than ever to his car- nations, agreeing with Peter Reinberg when we says that there is never a time when good flowers cannot be sold at a profit but that there are many and increasing occasions upon which poor stock is disposed of at a loss. VIOLETS. CULTUR-iL NOTES. Another j'ear has strengthened me in my conviction that, while those who have had success in the culture of the violet may point out their way and mode of operation, following such advice will not always achieve the same results. For my part I have entirely abandoned the practice of growing the plants in houses. even with the glass removed in the sum- mer. I have better results with stock that has been grown in the field and planted in the houses when ripe, which sometimes is in August but generally is not until the first week in September. Now right here seems to be the stum- bling stone for a great many growers. We must remember that the summer growth, strong healthy crowns with well ripened leaves, is what gives us the winter flowers, and any mode of culture which accomplishes this object, whether in the house or in the field, is the one to adopt. The violet is a very elusive flower and very particular as to its sur- roundings. It demands a dry atmosphere. currents of fresh air, moisture at its roots and cleanliness. My surroundings are such that I can best aflbrd there essen- tial points in the field and I have put out 10,000 plants. I have found that violets should be set rather deeply, the object of this being that they will stool better, the runners starting under ground, coming to the surface very quickly near the plant, form- ing additional crowns earlyin the season and the whole plant will ripen sooner in the fall. Of course the runners should not be allowed to weaken the crowns and after July 1 I do not allow anj' formation of new crowns, removing them the same as runners. Keeping an earth mulch by cultivating constantly between the rows will preserve the moisture and it must be an extraordinary season when irrigation becomes necessary. Chautauquan. A NEW WRINKLE IN VIOLET CULTURE. The accompanying illustrations show details of a successful experiment in the cultivation of Marie Louise violets, as conducted by Sonnenschmidt & Junge, of Indianapolis. With this very simple device the loss of blooms through coming in contact with the soil is almost entirely avoided. By sacrificing a number of six- inch pots, from which the bottoms are chiseled off, a number of rims three inches deep are secured. These are placed eight inches apart each way, on a bench containing five inches of soil, and pressed into the soil to the depth of one inch, when they are ready to receive plants. Violets treated as described produced not only more flowers, but made a much healthier growth than when planted in the ordinary way. The plants also made fewer runners, and those they did make were much more easy to remove than is ordinarily the case. In dull weather, by inserting the hose between the rims, the plants can be watered without wetting the foliage, and thus the danger of damp- ing off and over- watering is materially lessened. Sonnenschmidt & Junge are so well pleased with the results of their experi- ment that they will have 1500 rims made to be used for this year's planting. SONNENSCHMIDT & JUNGE'S NEW SYSTEM OF VIOLET CULTURE. 1290 The American Florist. May 2y^ 'New York. MARKET CONDITIONS AND PROSPECTS. — VAGARIES OP THE SEASON. — LADIES* NIGHT AT THE CLUB. — PHOF. ELSON PRE- SENTED A RICH TREAT.— A TALENTED LITTLE MISS. — NOVELTIES AT SOUTH ORANGE. — DANGEROUS BOARDERS. Business shows some little improve- ment this week. Receipts seem to be lighter in all directions. Bulbous stock is pretty well finished up and this bene- fits Other lines. Roses are notimproving in quality and warm weather will no doubt send them on the downward grade. Many undersized buds are seen, suggest- ive of the summer time, but they all have plenty of stem. Carnations are decidedly off on quality and are selling low, but with a prospect of an advance for Deco- ration Day. There is a fair supply of Cattleya Mossiae coming in, also Cat- tleya Bowringeana, which has had a slow time making a place for itself during the years since it was introduced to the trade, but now seems to be more appre- ciated, as it deserves. Lilies are getting scarce and they are held at better figures than at any time since Easter went. Lily of the valley is mostly of the German type, outdoor grown and ol very fine qual- ity. Outdoor flowers are, as a rule, unu- sually good, owing to the steadily cool weather. Southern lilacs have been replaced by the native product, which brings double price and is the finest lilac ever seen in this market. Snowballs are abundant, but rather green yet and the first tree pa;onies are coming in. Whit- sunday calls for red pseonies could not be filled this year, as they are not yet in bloom here. This festival can always be depended on to use up all the red pa:nnies that can be obtained. Wild ferns of this year's crop are being received, but they are, as yet, very soft and will stand expo- sure to the air but a short time. One of the local fern supply men perambulates with a tricycle carrier and delivers his goods at the store door. The "Ladies' Night" entertainment at the Florists' Club on Monday evening was a splendid success in every respect excepting the attendance, which everyone expected would be larger than it was. The hall was comfortably filled, however, and those who were there enjoyed a rich treat. There is always a charm about sea and sailor songs and their fascina- tion was intensified by Prof. Bison's fine rendition. He was in perfect voice and sang with rare expression. It is safe to say that no one in the audience had ever heard "Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep" or "Three Fishers" so well sung before. The stories of sailors' superstitions, Jonahs and hoodoos and the many his- torical, mythical and warlike anecdotes related by the lecturer were exceedingly interesting and applause was given fre- quently and heartily. The New York Florists' Club is certainly indebted to Prof. Elson for one of the most enter- taining evenings in its history. After the lecture refreshments were served and several of the members present gave illus- trations of their vocal abilities which were enthusiastically received. A dainty and exceedingly pleasing addition to the entertainment was the presentation of several pretty character songs by John G. Esler's little six-year-old daughter Mary, whose performance showed that she was both talented and sweet and created much enthusiasm among the audience. An hour of dancing, with J. P. Cleary at the piano, brought the evening to a close. The beautiful new yellow cypripedium, Mrs. G. B. Wilson, was so named by W. A. Manda, who sold the plant to the lady for whom it was named. Mr. Manda's orchid houses are full of fine things at present. A large importation of Cattleya Gaskelliana has just arrived in excellent condition. Four centipedes came as stowaways in one of the cases. After being placed in a glass jar they began to fight viciously. The writer was an interested spectator for a few mo- ments, until a Jersey mosquito of the 1899 crop swooped down upon his neck, when the subject was abruptly changed. Air. Manda accords with other nursery- men in repotting an overwhelming busi- ness for this season, especially in conifers and ornamental shrubbery. Seven acres of fine nursery land have been added this spring and are being prepared for plant- ing. Among the many new things seen are several recent introductions of Japan maples. Two new andromedas from Japan, campanulata with flowers striped red and straw color and cernua rubra with red flowers, are both very pretty. Among the trees suffering most from the effects of the severe winter are Cypressus Lobbianum, which was killed outright, and the hemlocks, which are in some cases half killed. The demand for the hybrid Wichuraiana roses has exceeded all expectations. The committee of the New York Gar- deners' Society, on exhibitions and enter- tainments has arranged the following schedule for the last meeting of the sea- son, June 10: For the best three varieties of straw- berries, one quart of each, first prize, $3; second prize, $2. Best two varieties, one' quart of each, first prize, $2. Best single quart of Sharpless $1. All to be staged by 8 p. m. sharp. There is abundance of room and the committee asks that mem- bers and others will contribute freely of any flowers, fruits, etc., that may be available. In the way of entertainment the bowling alleys have been engaged at the Terrace gardens. A collation will follow and a pleasant evening is assured. Fun begins at 7:30. Communications should be addressedto James W. Withers, 136 Liberty street. Japanese fern balls are frequently seen now in the florists' windows. The ball shapes are the most common but they come in many other ingenious forms — some pretty, others not, such as rings, ships, summer houses and even monkeys which are good imitations, but growers are advised not to monkey with them to any great extent. These might meet with a limited sale as curios for bar- rooms and similar resorts but the balls are reallv beautiful when well grown and will undoubtedly sell well. One grower has a large importation growing in a house shaded by slats and they are com- ing along finely. Growers of spring plants will do well to drop into the auction rooms on selling days and note what some of their neigh- bors are doing in this line in a large way. The intense competition has forced them into an eflort for the production of the highest grade of stock and the popular lines of bedding plants are done better than ever before and as well if not better than they are anywhere else in the coun- try. When thirty-two cents is paid for geraniums in an auction room it means something. There are evidences of a shortage of cannasandCaladiumesculen- tum and the prices realized for them are quite different from those of last year. Wm. Plumb talks entertainingly of what he saw on his recent tripto Europe. Veitch's, Sander's and Rochford's places impressed him most, particularly the perfection of the palms as grown at Roch- ford's and the splendid fancy specimens and novelties at Sander's. Among the wholesalers the old talk is being revived, of closing early through the summer. Perhaps something will come of it this year. It would be emi- nently sensible if the wholesalers should arrange to close regularly during June, July and August at 2 p. m. Thorley had one of his windows finely decorated with yellow corn-flowers last week and the effect was very pretty. Anton Schultheis sailed for a visit to the old country on last Saturday. Quite a number of the boys went to the dock to see him off. Thos. Young, Jr., is once more back at his old post on Twentv-eighth street and all are glad to see him able to attend to business once more. A. Dimmock has returned from his western trip and expects to sail for Eng- land in about two weeks. Mrs. Schoonmaker, mother-in-law of Theo. Lang, was burned to death in an accident last Friday at her home in Saug- erties. In town: Robert Craig, Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. A PECULIAR SEASON AND ITS EFFECT ON MEMORIAL BUSINESS. — THE DAY OF LIT- TLE VALUE TO THE AVERAGE QUAKER CITY RETAILER. — HEAVY SALES OF PLANTS. — BEAVIS IS MOVING. — ACALYPHA SANDERI DEVELOPING WELL. The weather continues cool and pleas- ant and it seems to be a favorable sea- son for all outside flowers as there is a great profusion of everything in this class. PiLonies of all colors are to be had in any quantity and great vases of these huge flowers now decorate the florists' windows. The season in its development has been most unusual. Should the weather become hot for the next week outside stock would be scarce at Decora- tion Day, where generally it is hardly far. enough advanced. In reading the various reports from othercitiesit would seem that more attention is paid to this holiday in a floral way than with us. Quite a little is done with immortelles in making designs for business firms who present them to the various Grand Army posts to decorate soldiers' monuments erected in the public squares and ceme- teries. Many of these designs are quite elaborate and expensive and it taxes the ingenuity of the florist to get something diflerent each year. The demand for fresh cut flowers is, however, not very greatly increased, if we except florists adjacent to the cemeteries, who generally call this their busiest da3- of the year. The city stores, however, with few exceptions, close at 1 o'clock and give their employes a half holiday. Messrs. Westcott Bros, and Philip Alburger, whose places are opposite Laurel Hill Cemetery, make a specialty of baskets, stands and vases of plants for lot decoration and grow immense quan- tities of stock suitable for such work. They have been very busy getting their orders filled the past week, as every lot has to be in perfect order with the basket or stand in its place before May 30. Prices of flowers for the past week have been about the same as for the week before. There has been abundance for the demand but the quality has com- menced to deteriorate, the Bridesmaids probably showing the worst. Joseph Beavis is about to move his establishment from Sixteenth and Cayuga iSgg. The American Florist. 1291 streets to Pittville, near Northwood Cemetery. He has already erected two large houses and will add five more in the near future. He will devote the new place entirely to forcing roses. Robert Craig has a large stock of Acalypha Sanderi which has improved wonderfully the past month, the strong sunlight bringing out the brilliant color of the tassels and inducing a most vigor- ous growth. A few plants that had dropped their foliage from store decora- ting rapidly recuperated in the green- house and are now handsomerthan ever. It is thought it will make a fine vase plant and some are being tried outside with every prospect of success. Asking if there would be any advance in prices for Decoration Day the commis- sion men seem to think the prices will not be raised to any extent but only held a •little stiffer as the demand develops. The prospects now are for a good ship- ping trade on carnations and roses. K. Boston. CUT FLOWER TRADE SLOW.— LOW PRICES. — BEDDING PLANTS WAITING FOR WARM WEATHER. — AUCTION PRICES GOOD. — NURSERY TRADE EXCELLENT. — DRY GROUND. The cut flower trade for this month is apparently below the normal in volume for May and seems to lack spirit. While reduced somewhat from last week's amount, the receipts of flowers are still too heavy for the capacity of the market and prices are based upon what the buyer wishes to pay. As at such times the buyer most in evidence is the street ped- dler and as this gentleman, in Boston, is generally of Hebrew lineage the prevail- ing rates can be imagined. However, Decoration Day is almost here and the tables will doubtless be turned before this soliloquy gets into print. Sweet peas are very good this spring. This is the time when the bedding plant grower looks for enough business to keep him up all night. It has not come yet, however, owing to the very cold weather still prevailing and the great bulk of the bedding plants are still in the houses and frames. Auction prices are good, up to date, with the same demand ior extra- well-grown geraniums that has been noted for a number of years. A gera- nium will bring three cents or twenty cents, not according to its height or the size of the pot but according to its breadth, sturdiness and, most of all, the size and perfection of its one bunch of blossoms. T. C. Thurlow was in town, from West Newbury, recently and reports an unusu- ally heavy demand for choice nursery stock such as small evergreens and orna- mental flowering shrubs. Notwithstand- ing the brief season in which they have been compelled to work this year, it seems to have been an exceptionally pros- perous season for the nurserymen. The worst feature of the late plantings has been the lack of rain. The ground in the gardens is dry dust, an unusual thing here at this season of the year. J. E. Rothwell received a silver medal on May 20 from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society for Cypripedium leucochilum var. Rothwellianum. Visited Boston last week: WalterMott, Philadelphia. Des Moines, Ia— J. D. T. Fulmer is about to remove from Ninth and Des Moines streets to Highland Park. Chicago. CONSIDERABLE IMPROVEMENT IN BOTH QUALITY OF STOCK AND NUMBER OF ORDERS.— LIVELY ANTICIPATIONS FOR MEMORIAL DAY.— LILY OF THE VALLEY SCARCE.— NOTE OF THE CLUB MEETING. — GOOD DISPLAY AT WASHINGTON PARK. — DEATH OF MRS. m'aDAMS.— JOTTINGS. The week has seen a very great improve- ment in the local cut flower market and the credit for this must be largely bestowed upon the cool weather which has not only improved the quality of nearly all stock but has held things back and insured an adequate supply for memorial purposes. Every one antici- pates that this year's Decoration Day sales will compare favorably with the records of the past few years. It is true that quotations for this week were largely copies of the price lists current last year and the year before that, but the indica- tions are that a larger proportion of the cut will attain the top prices than has usually been the case. In this vicinity the usual supply of outdoor flowers will be lacking and the huge quantities of gardenias which have come in will not be in evidence. Last year there were so many of them that they did not even bring express charges, while pre'sent quo- tations are from $1.50 to $3 per hundred. Good Beauties are becoming none too plentiful but of the teas the selects will have to be very fine to exceed 6 cents each. The carnation crop promises to be abun- dant but will be easily disposed of as upon such an occasion there is an immense outlet for cheap flowers, and very many of the carnations are of that class. The greatest scarcity is on lily of the valley, of which there is almost none in this market, and such as comes in is generally very poor. There are some very fine sweet peas now obtainable. There was a fairly good attendance at the last meeting of the Florists' Club. Wm. G. Bertermann, of Indianapolis, Ind., was a visitor and gave an enter- taining talk upon trade matters in Cali- fornia, as he observed them during his recent stay there. C. A. Hunt waselected to membership. Mrs. Andrew McAdams died May 23 after a long illness. The funeral was held Thursday morning, the Florists' Club sending a handsome six-foot wreath, the flowers contributed by the members and the design made hy Charles Balluff. Interment was at Mt. Greenwood. Mr. McAdams has the sympathy of everyone in the trade. Thousands of people visited the Wash- ington Park conservatories last Sunday, attracted by the display of hydrangeas. There is still a good showing of lilies, azaleas, fuehsias, geraniums and other flowering plants, while out doors the big bed of pansies is one of the glories of the park. Albert Fuchs has come into control of the entire property heretofore conducted by him for the Fuchs Floral Co., a war- ranty deed having been executed by the officers of the company and recorded May 22. The consideration named was $25,000. George W. Gaskill, Warren, Ohio, called on a number of friends here on his way home from Colorado and Utah, where he had been attending to business interests. Miss Gaskill accompanied him on the trip. The Hub celebrated an anniversary this week and part of the decorations were hanging baskets of vines and flowering plants suspended in front of each of the 104 windows on the State street front. James King, the Elmhurst nurseryman. is supplying some excellent bridal wreath spira-a. This shrub was winter killed in many sections of the country but his came through all right. P. J. Hauswirth had the decorations for the banquet of the National Hotel- keepers' Association at the Auditorium Wednesday evening. There were fifty- four tables. H. N. Bruns,the West Van Buren street retailer, is planning a summer trip to Germany with his family. C. L. Washburn has become an enthu- siast on the subject of golf. Among the week's visitors were: Fred. J. King, Ottawa, 111.; F. H. Holton, of Holton & Hunkel, Milwaukee; A. J. Seiders, Austin, Texas. Buffalo. WEATHER PUTS A DAMPER ON TRADE. — STOCK CONDITIONS.— MEETING OF THE florists' CLUB. — PLANS FOR THE DETROIT TRIP.— NOTES. Cool weather and rain were what we had to contend with last week and they were not conducive to business. Carna- tions show a decrease in quantity owing to the above conditions. Roses are small and in some cases good flowers are mil- dewed. American Beauties find good sale at from $4 to $5 per dozen. A meeting of the Bufialo Florists' Club, the first under President Kasting, was held on Wednesday and considerable business of importance was transacted. A committee on transportation was appointed to secure rates to Detroit as we expect a big delegation from this sec- tion and are in hopes of getting rates that will be low enough to bring all the eastern and New England delegates to Buffalo on their way to Detroit, allowing them time to see our city and the site for the Pan-American Exposition. D. B. Long took a flying trip to Cleve- land last week. Martin Reukauf, representing H. Bay- ersdorfer & Co., dropped in last Friday. Memorial Day orders are coming in very slowly but they usually get around the last few days. AH we want is good weather and stock will be plentiful. W. A. Cincinnati. The police are in search of a man named Will Breitenbach, who worked for Gus- tave Adrian, the Clifton florist. Adrian sent him out to collect a bill of $16.65 and he never came back. He was abou t 35 years of age, five feet, five inches tall, of dark complexion and wore a black moustache. He took some clothing and other articles when he left. Henry Schwarz. Walla Walla, Wash. — Oscar Grunert is about to retire from business. He has a good local and also a catalogue trade and his retirement presents a fine oppor- tunity for some man. Fort Dodge, Ia.— P. L. Larson is pre- paring to erect a new establishment at the corner of Seventeenth street and Cen- tral avenue. His present place, the Fort Dodge Greenhouses, will be conducted by Mr. Kellenberger after July 26, when Mr. Larson's lease expires. Winnipeg, Man, — F. Frances, proprie- tor of the Fort Rouge Greenhouses, is building two rose houses 20,\;100, a vio- let house 20x60 and a potting shed and cellar 20x20. The houses are to be heated by steam and are being built with iron columns and iron frame benches. Butted glass 16x16 is to be used. 1292 The American Florist. May 2-j, Subscription, 81.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate, Sl.OO per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts, 6 times Spercent; IStimes, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. The AdverllBlnK Department of the Amehican Florist la for Florists. Seedsmen, Nurserymen, and dealers In wares pertalnlDg to those lines Only. Ordert lor 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 newly organized Tarrytown, N. Y., Horticultural Society will give a chrys- anthemum show in November. Congress has set aside $25,000, or as much thereof as may be necessary, for the removal of the water hyacinth (Eichornia crassipes) from the navigable streams of Louisiana, and Major Quinn's proposal to devise a boat and special machinery for raising and crushing the plants has been approved by the Secre- tary of War. We are in receipt of the list of prizes offered by the American Institute for flowers, fruits and vegetables to be exhib- ited June 14 and 15 at the Berkeley Lyceum Building, 19 and 21 West 44th street, between 5th and 6th avenues, New York. Persons or societies intend- ing to exhibit in any of the classes are requested to give notice as early as pos- sible to Dr. F. M. Hexamer, 52 Lafayette place, New York, from whom copies of the prize list and full particulars may be obtained. Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. W. A. Manda registers Cypripedium insigne var. Mrs. G. B. Wilson, described as follows: Habit strong; leaves long, light green in color; flowers large and well formed; dorsal sepal yellow, with a few indistinct, embossed-liUe marks; petals long and yellow; lip rather pointed, shining and of a bright yellow color; the brightest of the yellow types yet intro- duced. Wm. J. Stewart, Secretary. The Hetiry Shaw Medal. The director of the Missouri Botanical Garden desires to call attention to the fact that in June, 1893, the board of trustees of the Garden founded a gold medal to be known as "The Henry Shaw Medal for the introduction of a valuable plant," and to be awarded each year, when practicable, for a new plant of value for cultivation, exhibited in St. Louis as a part of the premiums or prizes to a flower show or exhibition provided for in the will of the late Henry Shaw; provided that the judges or other persons making awards at such exhibition shall certify that said medal is "awarded for a plant of decided merit for cultivation, not pre- viously an article of North American commerce, and introduced to such com- merce by the exhibitor during the year in which said award is made." Numerous plants worthy of the award of this medal are each year introduced into the American trade and the under- signed will at any time gladly furnish detailed information to their introducers, as to the time of holding the flower show at which they may be exhibited in com- petition for the medal. This year the medal will be offered as a part of the pre- miums placed inthehandsoftheSt. Louis Florists' Club for award at their annual chrysanthemum show, to be held in St. Louis, November 14 to IS, 1899. St. Louis, Mo. William Trelea;e. Greenhouse Building. Wellington, O. — T. G. Yale, one house 18x150. Bala, Pa. — Bala Nurseries, two com- mercial houses. Morrison, 111. — A. E. Alldritt, vegetable house 23x180. Des Moines, la. — Peter Lambert, five houses 16x60. Washington, D. C— A. Gude & Bro., range of houses. McKinney, Tex. — G. W. Taylor, house 16x50. Carlisle, Pa. — Jesse Robbins, palm house 23x25, chrysanthemum house 18x50. Doylestown, Pa. — R. G. Palmer, rose house 20x110. East Marlborough, Pa. — Edw. Mar- shall, one greenhouse. New Haven, Conn. — John A. Long, car- nation house 20x150, two houses 20x100. John H. Slocombe, four houses. Springfield, O — Good & Reese Co., six houses 20x125. Fall River, Mass.— C. Warburton, greenhouse 20x150. Fort Dodge, la. — P. L. Larson, range of houses. Morton Grove, 111. — George Harrer, rebuilding two houses for violets, each 14x140. Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists Received. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York, N, Y., seeds; Stoke-Pogis Nurseries, Stoke- Pogis, near Villa Nova, Pa., trees, shrubs and vines; Gurney Heater Manufacturing Co., Boston, Mass., boilers; A. L. King Rose Co., Ontario, Cal., roses; The Aermotor Co., Chicago, 111., windmills; Bin. Gairard & Co., 'a Bandol-lesBaines, (Var.) France, bulbs; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., cut flowers; Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis., cut flow- ers; A. G. Prince & Co., Chicago, 111., cut flowers; Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, cut flowers; E. H. Hunt, Chicago, 111., cut flowers; Bassett & Washburn, Chicago, 111., rooted cut- tings and cut flowers; Ellis & PoUworth, Milwaukee, Wis., cut flowers; Wm. F. Kasting & Co , Pittsburg, Pa., cut flov\'- A New Heating Medium. Ed. Am. Florist: — A few days ago I mixed wood ashes and bone meal together with some peat moss. Next day I found quite a strong heat had developed. It occurred to me that this mixture might be used to furnish bottom heat in which to plunge pans or pots containing cut- tings to accelerate the rooting process after fire heat had been abandoned for the season. Is this a new discovery or have the materials mentioned been used for such a purpose before? I find peat moss excellent with which to lighten soil, answering the same pur- pose as leaf mould and refuse hops. It is sold by men who deal in horse feed, flour, etc., and is highly recommended for bed- ding for horses and cattle. When received it is as dry as it is possible to make it, and as it is naturally an absorbent, it is excellent for use in cow stables and horse barns, and as it is well suited for a num- ber of purposes among nurserymen, seeds- men and florists in which to grow and pack plants, being very light, the surprise is that we do not see more of it than we do. Would like to know if it has ever been used by any of your readers for propa- gating in summertime as above inquired about. E. D. W. To Destroy Thrip on Roses. Ed. Am. Florist:— Can you tell me how to kill thrip on roses, or what to use as a preventative? I have tried fumi- gation with tobacco stems and tobacco extract, but all to no purpose. A. F. A. Persistent fumigating with good fresh tobacco stems every evening for five or six evenings in succession will effectually kill the thrip on roses, but this of course means the total destruction of all the flowers then showing color. I have never found anything else effectual in exterminating this pest though some growers claim they have done so with a solution of Paris green syringed over buGs, foliage, etc. This may do it but it is a very dan- gerous remedy and one I certainly would not use, at any rate not where I wanted to sell the flowers of plants so treated, and even if it could be made effectual I cannot see that it has any advantage over the fumigating, as in either case it means spoiling all flowers showing color. As a preventative I have found that our system of vaporizing tobacco liquid regularly once each week has kept them off the roses. Early in the season we were very much troubled with thrip on carnations; by persisting in vaporizing as above we finally got rid of them with- out sacrificing any great number of blooms, but this is rather difficult for anyone to do who has not steam at command. In the present case of "A. F. A." I should advise the fumigating as the most effectual; fill the house or houses quite full of smoke in the coolest part of the evening leaving them closed as tightly as possible all night taking every care not to let the stems flame at any time, and after doing this every night for flve or six in succession there certainly will be no thrip left alive; if well done a weak crop of flowers will be about all the loss. If this is too much then I would advise him to try vapor every other evening for two weeks. But in any case there must be some loss. If the pest is allowed to remain the loss will be still greater in the long run. John N. May. The Pinetum at Wellesley. The pinetum at VV'ellesle}-, of which you have a picture in your issue of the 6th iust., from a photograph taken in 1SS6, was laid out in 1865 in a plat of some eight acres of land and contains at this time about 300 conifers of all the dift'er- ent varieties that I have found to be hardy in our New Eneland climate. Some 150 of these are planted so far apart that they will get plenty of sun- shine and air without the branches inter- fering with each other when the trees shall have attained their full size, and are without exception healthy specimen trees from twenty-five to sixty feet in height. The remaining 150 trees are partly in groups, with those of smaller growth requiring less space and planted at different times of latter vears. It has i8gg. The American Florist. 1293 been my endeavor in making this collec- tion to test all theevergreen trees I could obtain here or in Europe, and I think there will be found in it all those that are likely to prove hardy and thrive in this vicinity. It is more than thirty years since the largest portion of these trees were planted and they are now in a most satisfactory condition in every respect, so that their hardiness is established beyond question. Therefore any one disposed to cultivate all those in the enclosed list can do so with entire confidence that they will not suffer in any part of the country where the winters are not more severe than here. Most of them, of course, will succeed even where it is much colder. The Colorado spruces, Picea pungens and P. concolor, are exciting great admira- tion everywhere now and, as you know, are, perhaps with good reason, the favorites for planting in great numbers all over the country, and have surely much to recommend them. The Japanese retinosporas are likewise used to some extent at this time and must be consid- ered great acquisitions, especially for moderate sized places, but they must be well cared for or some of them are likely to become scraggy and unsightly with age. K. obtusa and R. squarrosa, when twenty and thirty feet high, make very nice lawn trees, and a hedge of R. pisifera aurea is much admired. The soil in my pinetum I may saj' is a light, sandy loam with a gravelly subsoil and the trees, of course, have been well cultivated, the original holes having been several times enlarged as the trees increased in size, with a most liberal supply of leaf mould. They are all of them at this time perfect pictures of healthy, ornamental evergreen trees both native and foreign, making strong annual growth and holding well all their lower branches. This is not often seen except in young trees, but it adds much to their attractive appearance and there is a reasonable hope that this will continue to be the case for many years more in the future. Whether it will be found hereafter that these foreign trees will so adapt themselves to our climate as to attain the great ageof some of our native trees may be somewhat doubtful. It is a cjuestion, however, that can hardly be settled at present as, with the exception perhaps ot the Norway spruce, very few foreign evergreens have been planted any length of time in this part of the country. We know that of the great number of evergreens grown in England a very large proportion are foreign trees, so it is reasonable to suppose that our experience may be of a similar character in this country. Although the winter has been an unusually severe one, I am pleased to be able to report that it has occasioned few disasters in my collection of conifers. None of the firs, spruces or pines have been at all injured, and we have only lost a few of the retinosporas and arbor vitfes, which were planted on the shore of our lake, where they were exposed to our coldest northwest winds. All the others, of which we have a large number in different parts of the place, have not suffered in the least. Of my Cupressus Lawsonianas, however, I can not give so good an account, all of them havin? been badly cut up or killed, though they were good healthy trees; it is evident they can not be relied upon in this climate with such a winter as the one we have just experienced. Cedrus Atlantica, Crvp- tomeria Japonica and Libocedrus decur- rens are also so much injured that I fear we must abandon all hope of successfully cultivating them in this neighborhood. The following is a partial list of the evergreen trees in the pinetum at Wellesley, 1899: Abies amabilis, Picea Maximowiczii, " Appolinis, " Menziesii, " brachyphylla, " obovala, " Cephalonica, " Omorika, Cilicica, " orientalis, " concolor, " pectinata, " Douglasii, " " pendula, " firma, " pungens, " Fortunei, Pinus Austriaca. " Fiaseri, " Bungeana, grandis, " Ceinbra, " lasiocarpa, " densiflora, " magnifica, " Koraiensis. '* Mariesii, *' Lambertiana, *' nobilis, " Massoniana, " Nordmanuiana, " Monticola, Parsonii, " parviflora, Pinsapo, " Peuce, " pitchta, " ponderosa, " polita. " rubra, Sachalmensis. " strobus. " subalpina, '* sylvestris. " Veitchii, Retiuospora filifera, Cedrus Allantica " " aurea, " " glauca, '■ leptoclada, Cephalotaxus Fortunei. " obtusa, Cryptomeria Japonica, " " aurea, Cupressus AUumii, " " gracilis " pisifera aurea. nana " " alba pendula, " " argentia, " " lutea, aurea. Ilex crenata, " squarrosa, " Opaca, Sciadopitys verticillata, Juniperus Chinensis Taxodium distichum, aurea. Taxus baccata, " Japonica, " " aurea, " Virginiana, " brevifolia, " " pendula, " cuspidata, " Schottii, Thuja gigantea. Larix Kasmpferi. " occidentalis leptolepis, George Peabody, Libocedrus decurrens, Thujopsis borealis, Picea Ajanensis, " dolabrata, " aloa, " Standishii, " coerlea. Torreya nucifera. '* Alcoquiana. Tsuga Canadensis, " Engelmanni, '* " pendula, " excelsa, " Caroliniana, " " inverta. " Pattoniana. " " monstrosa, " Sieboldii, " Jezoensis, " " nana, " Mariana, H. H. H. OBITUARY. MALCOLM DUNN. The death is announced of Malcolm Dunn, for many years head gardener to the Duke of Buccleugh, at Dalkeith Pal- ace, Scotland. He was an excellent gar- dener and widely known as a leader in every movement tending to promote the best interests of horticulture. Mr. Dunn was a Victorian Medalist of Horticulture. MRS. FRANK W. BALL. It was only two months ago that F. W. Ball, the junior member of tbe Cincin- nati Cut Flower Company, and Miss Fisher were quietly married. On Maj' 23 the remains of Mrs. Ball were laid at rest in beautiful Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati. She was but 24^ years of age and was, prior to her marriage, saleslady in J. A. Peterson's store. She had manj- friends. Mr. Ball has the sincere sym- pathy of everyone in the trade here in his great bereavement. CHARLES W. HRIGGS. Charles Wood Briggs, who died at Rochester, N. Y., May IS, was born in Westchester county, N. Y., October 6, 1820; he had been a resident of Rochester for sixty-six years, being mayor of the city in 1871. In 184-5 Mr. Briggs em- barked in the seed business, continuing in that lineuntil two years ago. He was an enthusiastic fisherman, a fine rifle shot and possessed of a temperament which won him many friends. Mr. Briggs is survived by his wife and three sons, Charles S., William S. and Irving W.,who now conduct the Briggs Bros. Seed Com- pany. SITUATIONS. WANTS, FOR SALE. tlon. Caah mUBt accompany order. Plant adva. not admitted under this head. Bvery paid eubscrlber to the AMERICAN Florist for the year taw Is entitled to a flve-Une want adv. (situations only) free to be used at any time during the year. SITUATION WANTKD-As rose grower In commer- cial place: can take charge of section. Good references. J. Kugi.er, New Durham. N. J. SITUATION WANTBD-By experienced English gardener and florist; private place preferred. Address Cal, care American t lorlst. Chicago. SITUATION WANTED - By rose and carnation grower: single, age 2;i. Good referedcee. Address J. B. MASSON.care Bassett & Washburn, lllntdale, III. Steady work and tair wages expected. Refe: G P, care August Benson. HI Chelsea St , East Boston. Mass. SITUATION WANTED— By a single man. :>4, Swiss, has been for many years, with a well-known cut flower grower: also well up In pa'ms. ferns and gen eral greenhouse stock Commercial or private place. W^ WANTKD— A good florist to grow general stock ami work ou shares; must be competent to take charge of place Mhs. H. COLCLoi'GH. Mt. Pleasant, la. WANTED— Experienced man for general work on experiment station; greenhouse, lawn. orchard, garden. Wanes $i30. Address with references. J. A. Balmeh. Pullman, Wash. WANTffiD-Slngle man competent to take charge of a place and men— one who can grow cut flowers and plants f r retail store; a progressive, up- Addresawlth particulars Retail, care American Florist. ^0 J American Florist. F' OR SALE~At a bargain, about SCO feet of 4-lnch cast Iron pipe In good condition, tJ cents per fooi b. Wabash. Also second-hand bolder very cheap. Addrees E. F Overman. Wabash, Ind. FOR SALE— A rare opportunity Is open to a hust- ling florist wlih small capital. 4 greenhouses with a dwelling, all heated by steam; only greenhouses near four cemeteries: electric cars pass every 10 min- utes. Old age and sickness lu my faml'y forces retire- ment. Address G C. Lange. 222t; South Meridian St., Indianapolis. Ind. FOR SALEORBENT AT A SACRIFICE- A. lovely home and a bonanza "Biz. " for a florist; five greethouees. everything convenient; stock for sale and readv to go ahead. Ill health Is reason for sell- ing. I have a No. 1 trade. Good Investment for any florist; TO miles from Chicago, ^1 from Milwaukee and 50 from Maolson Mrs. II. c. BuCHELER, Oconomowoc. Wis. boxes; gulf cypress sash bars,3''0!its piiiut— all used one vear, very cheup. Address McLENECAN BROS., Reading;, Pa. THI3 eliould be snapped uo at once. The Ilka Nurseries of 14 acres, eptabllshed for 20 years, for rent for a terra of years at a rental of $500 a year Ijocatlon best In the city and on river, less than 3 miles from center; excellently piped and hosed; fu'ly equipped with all neceseary tools, wagons, carts, etc.; 3 serviceable anlma's roomy barns and stables; In fact everything In full working order. Uothouses about 8C(XJi-4 Jt Plant-i will be sold to lessee atone- half market price. Tools, equipments, etc., at a great BHCrlflce. A man with J2oC0 can swing things easily and make a success of li Write quickly. E. B. CHAN'Di-Eg, Adm., rian Antonio, Tex. A BARGAIN.... tine busini'ss. Rent with fine 7-room house. S25. Price for business, $-',350. City, Philadel- phia, Pa f iQQ^ jgpg American Florist. It is not much trouble to mention the American Florist when corresponding with- an advertiser. 1294 The American Florist. May 27, New Orleans. TRADE IS DULL. — STATE FAIR AFFORDS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR DISPLAYS OF PLANTS AND SEEDS. — THE FLOWER PARADE. — ARTIFICIAL VERSUS NATURAL FLOWERS. Two months of dry weather made everything around New Orleans very dull in the florist line and market sales are also slackening. Two days after the opening of the state fair the flower show took place. The season being late the florists were not ready to make any very fine show; very few sent exhibits. Harry Papworth was there with his grand col- lection of foliage plants, orchids and ferns, which always attract much admira- tion wherever exhibited. He had also for sale a lot of about a hundred large specimens of Phoenix Canariensis and other decorative plants. E. Valdejo and C. W. Eichling each had a good collection of foliage plants. In the seed line the competition was between C. W. Eichling and the J. Steckler Co. Both displays were fine. The flower parade took place May 19 and as an artificial arrangement it was good enough, being the first attempt made in New Orleans. But the horticult- ural society's representation, a carriage trimmed with natural flowers, was not a success. The work done was perfect but the effect was lacking. From a distance the artificial paper or feather flowers will always make a better show than natural flowers. With artificial flowers the coloring can be matched the way it is wanted. The Crescent City is famous all over the world for its gorgeous parade floats and the florists of New Orleans could have taken an idea irom some of them and with gay colors of bunting, banners and ribbons made a better show than by trying to embellish with garlands of flowers an old carriage which did not look much better than a well decorated hearse. Let us hope that the next one will be better. M. M. L. Pittsburg. STOCK NOT SO PLENTIFUL BUT PRICES SHOW LITTLE CHANGE. — P.EONIES AND SWEET PEAS ARE SCARCE. Stock is not so plentiful, cold w^eather having greatly interfered. Sweet peas are getting scarce, p;eonies are coming in slowly and the demand exceeds the sup- ply. A great many of the buds are with- ering and the present indications are that the main crop will be off before Dec- oration Day. With this flower out of the way and hard to replace at that par- ticular time, there will likely be a scarcity of desirable cut flowers. Prices continue about the same as the preceeding week. Reports from retailers are favorable for this time of the year. Funeral work has been very plentiful, especially in the East End district, and there have also been a number of large receptions. Visitors in town last week were: Ed. C. Van Leyen, with Secretary and General Manager H. P. Hurlbut and General Superintendent R. J. Coryell, from Detroit, Mich. They came ta inspect our park and boulevard systems. Geo. Oesterle. Atlantic, Ia.— We had a hail storm here on the morning of May 14 which broke about 700 feet of glass for us. Fortunately we have insurance. It did not last long or we would have been rid- dled as some of the hailstones, by actual measurements, were from ten to fourteen inches in circumference. Our trade so far has been over fifty per cent better than last year. — C. G. Anderson. 9-21 E.RANDOLPH, ST. CM I CAG O PRICE LIST. Taking effect June 1, 1893 Per 100 AMERICAN BEAUTIES SI0.00S40.00 BRIDES, select 3.00 5.00 BRIDESMAIDS, select 3.00 4.00 METEORS 3.00 4.00 PERLES 4.00 CARNATIONS, Common 1.00 " select 1.00 1.50 " fancy 2.00 3.00 WHEAT SHEAVES Per 100 SWEET PEAS 50c ALYSSUM 25c CALLAS S6.00 SIO.OO SMILAX 20.00 ASPARAGUS, per string 60-75C COMMON FERNS, per 1000 S3 AOIANTUM, veryfine 1.00 CVCAS LEAVES, each 50-6S-75C-SI.00 Made of the Finest selected Stock, strictly fresh and up to ^rade. We are worl^in^ ui^ht and day to fill our orders, which wc find increasing every day. All Florists want them. PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., Ltd., , „, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, Long Distance o < < 'Phone 2157. Consignments SoLccitcd. No. 705 Penn Ave., FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. wm™ por price ...t. *"«— PITTSBURG. Pi. Wbol^ale [lower/\arK?fe CINCINNATI, May 25. BOBOB, Beauty, select 20.00(325.00 medium 10 00®15 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00® 6.00 Meteor 4.000 6.00 Perle S 0(1® 4 00 CamatlonB l.OOii 1.50 fancy 2.00 Lily of the valley 3 00 Sweet Peas 5C@ .76 Stocks 2.0U Gladiolus 4 00® 5 00 Smllax 13.60 /^dlantum l.OO Common ferns .20 Harrlsll 10.00 Callas 8.00®10 00 Daisies .35 ST. Louis, May 25. Boses, Beauty 4 00® 25 00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 2.00® 6.00 Perle 2.00® 5.00 CamatlonB 1.00® -1 00 Smllax 20 00 Adlantum 1,00 Vsparagus 60.00(875.00 Callas 610 HarrisU 5 00 VaUey 3.00 Sweet Peas 1.00 MiLWAUKBi;. May 26. Boses, Beauty, long perdoz. 3.00® 3 50 medium " '• 1.60® 2.50 short " " 1.00® 1.60 " Bride, Bridesmaid 4 00® 7.00 Perle 4 00® 6.00 Meteor 4.00® 6.00 Carnations, fancy 2.50® 4.00 Kood stock 1.60® 2 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4.00 Sweet Peas 75® 1.00 Pa3onles 6 00 UladloluB 6.00® 7 CO Daisies 40(3 .76 Lonciaorum 10.00®12 00 Adlantum 100 Common ferns 25 Smllax 15.00®18.00 Asparagus 60.00 PITTSBUBQ, May 25. Roses, Beauty 6.0O®40 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00® 8.00 Meteor 4.00® 8.00 Kalserln 4.00® 8.00 Nlphetos, Perie 3.00® 6.00 Lily of the valley 3 00® 4 00 Oladlolus 6.00@10 00 Bmllax 15 00®25.00 Adlantum 1.00® 1.26 Hardy ferns .25 Gala.v leaves HOLTON&HUNKELCO. MILWAUKEE. WIS. sj^ "WHOLESALE FLORISTS. We get , daily new :ustomers because we have the reputation ttiat all orders are punctually filled. WM.F.KASTING&CO.VaS- Wholsale Florists. 444 sixth ave. LONG I>ISTANCE TELEPHONE 2985. All kinds of Florists Supplies & Wire Designs on hand. B^F^CoDslgnmentB of good stock soMclted. CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO, Is 416 Walnut St.. CINCINNATI, OHIO. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... ^'""'i'nXe^w'e'si: Cut Flowcrs Give us au ordtr and we will please yon. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL. MO. Our Store, 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY. MO. t^^LONO DISTANCE 'PHONE AT ElTHEll PLACE. i8<)g. The American Florist. 1295 DECORATION PRICE LIST. Taking effect Friday, May 26. Per Doz. BEADTIES, long »2.00@$3.00 medium 1.50® 2.00 sbort "5@ 1.00 BRIDES . . . per 100, $3.00@$5.00. Per 100 BRIDESJIAIDS, METEORS. . . $3.00(ai$5.00 PERLES. 2.00(s> 4.00 CARNATIONS, colored 1.50(a» 3.00 white 2.00(01 3.00 fancy 3.00© 4.00 VALLEY 2.00® 3.00 FANCY PERNS ($3 to $4 per M) . .40 SMILAX 12.50@I5.OO ADIANTDM .75 ASPARAGUS PLDMOSUS, string .50 GLADIOLUS 8.00 LIL. LONGIFLORUM A- CaLLAS 8.00W 10.00 600.000 ILLINOIS GUT FLOWER GO. J. B. DEAMUD 51-53 WABASH AVE. CHICAGO ♦ y^" Prices subject to change without notice. P. * I). AT COST. CUT FLOWERS We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and CARNA- TIONS. We are headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. DECORATION PRICES. In effect May 35. AHERICAN BEAUTY Extra long stem per doz., $3.00 24-in. stem " 2.50 20 " " 2.00 50 HETEOR BRIDESHAID BRIDE PERLE CARNATIONS '* fancy All other stock at lowest market prices No charge for packing. 1.25 1.00 per 100, 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 " 3.00 to ,5.00 1.50 to 2.00 3.00 to 4.00 Mcii[LLAR & mmsm. Wholesale Florists. 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, GIVE US YOUR ORDER For Decoration Day CHIOA.GO. OUR SPECIALTIES: ORCHIDS, HIGH-GRADE ROSES, CARNATIONS and VIOLETS. t7~Fu1l Line FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Seeds. Bulbs. Hardy Stock. 'mmmfmmmtmmfmmmmtmmnm Benthey&Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wliolesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. |^~Con3igumfnts solicited Galax Leaves AND LEUCGTHOE SPRAYS for Spring and Summer use. Write for prices to HARLAN P. KELSEY, 1106 Tremont BIdg., BOSTON, MASS. Remember us to our advertisers. Wbol^ale flower/\arK?fe CHICAGO. May 26. Rosea, Beauty, extra long, per doz. 13 3.0034.00 2.00(62.60 1.60<»2.00 1.00O1.50 .75® 1.33 50®1.00 4.00® V.OO Brtdn. " Bridesmaid 4.) Perle 4.1 _ Meteor 4.00® li.OO Camatlona 2.00® 2.50 fancy 3.50® 4 00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Sweet Peas 75® l.OU I'asonles 3.00® 5.00 Jasmine 1.00® 3.00 Marj^'uerltea .75 Mlunonette 1.00® 2.0U Adiantum 75® 1.00 Common fema 35® .40 Galax leaves .20 Smllax 15.00®2O.00 Asparagufi 50. yu Say: " Saw it in the Florist." E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE " FOR WHOLESALE -^ CUT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Go Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 6assett& Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and OnA CImiuaha Growers of llUl rlOWClS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALLS Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash- ington St., Chicago. Write for special Quotations on large orders. WHOLESALE GROWER OF ROSES. DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ILL 1. e. PRINCE & GO. wnoiesaiG 6ut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Agents for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attention paid to shipping orders. 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208, CHICAGO. E. C. AMLING Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. ....CHICAQO. KENNIGOTT BROS. GO. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. 42-44 RANDOUPH ST., CHICAGO, WIRB WORK A SPECIALTY, WIETOR BROS. 8UCCE890R9 TO ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO. "Tr,o, CUT FLOWERS SI WABASH AVENUE, Headquarters ....CHICAQO For American Beauties. •.••*'■ ■■»'"■—■-• Mention American Florist. 1296 The American Florist. May 2j^ Samuel l. Pennook. Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, .PHILADELPHIA, PA. ■for JUNE WEDDINGS, a choice selection of Orchids and Valley. Open Day and rsight from 12:01 a. m. /londay to 10 p. m. Saturday. AMERICAN BEAUTIES our specialty. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. Wholesale Depot for all Florists* Supplies BOSTON... ^ FLOWERS X>1?1.0^ X.clStS KXlSLlX^ca.. &T :Broj33^«ieiN YORK GIVE US A TRIAL.I' WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Rosesi Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Ufll C VRCTIIII! Wholesale Com- mill Ti UnOllilU, mission Florist, 481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Desl^inB. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET, .^ ST. LOUIS, MO. 'A complete line of Wire l>e8l^ns. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3J34 Olive Street, .^ .^ J* St. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. Tell them where you saw the advt. EDWARD REID, wtioi6§ai6 Fiona 1526 RANSTEAD STREET, Long Distance 'Phone. PHILADELPHIA. Dumont & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Carnations a Specialty.^'^j' 1305 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. Telephone 3922 D, Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Long Distance 'Phone 1-41-20 D. Consignments of Roses, Carnations, Violets solicited. Milton W. Woodroffe & Co. Successor to WM. C. SMITH, Wholesale Florist, 1604. LUDLOW STREET, .^ PHILADELPHIA. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, 17 N. JUNIPER STREET. PHILADELPHIA, PA. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. SHIPPING LABELS '-^ Cut FIowers# Si'/.e 4^x6 inches, printed in red on «ura- med paper with leaf adopted by the S. A. K. Price with your card, 500, t^M: 1000, JH. 50. Samples free. LLECTRO Of THIS LFAF, POSTPAID, $1.23. American Florist Co., i8gg. The American Florist. 1297 THOMAS YOUNG, Jr. Wholesale Florist, 43 West 28tli St., NEW YORK. Decker, Blauvelt Co. • WHOLESALE FLORISTS • 42 West 28th Street, NEW YORX. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Telephone 2387-l8th St. Shippint: orders will receive prompt and careful attentiou. Top Grade BEAUTIES, BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS. Extra Carnations. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. WftLTER P. SHERIDAN, ^asisME FLORIST 39 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. Price List on application. J. K. ALLEN, Wholesale Florist. Special Stock of BEAUTY, BRIDE AND BRIDESMAID ROSES. B7 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. |^~Prlce Lists un appllcalfon. 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. Telephone 1054-38. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-4I2 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cut Flower Salea at 6 o'clock Kvery Momlne DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Mention the American Florist, THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWERS and BIYERS malce a note of this. It will be to your advantage. WW!. H. GUNTHER. 30 West 29th Street. Established I89f Tel. I6I5-3S. G. E. BRADSHAW, ulIT rJUWcru COMMISSION 117 WEST 30TH STREET, Consignments Solicited. NEW YORK. Choice Carnations Choice Roses .^i^ Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY J8 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^ale flower/arHgfe NEW York, May 2i. Roaes, Beauty select 10 ordinary 2 " ITlrlch Brunner, Jacq 3 Bridesmaid. Bnde. Meteor 1 " Morgan, CuslD, Perle 1 Carnations fancy 1. Lily of the valley 1 Lilacs per bunch .10 Ilarrlsll miles 6 MlKnonette 1 Sweet Peas Cattleyas 35, Smllax 15 Asparatfua Adlantum Buffalo, May 25 Boses, Beauty fancies Uly of the valley 3. Smllax 15 Adlantum 1 Hardy Ferns (jalax leaves .50 Uarrlsll 5 Callas 5 Mignonette 1. Sweet Peas Gladiolus 4. 00® 2.00 00® 8.00 CO® 3.00 26® .60 00«s60 00 ,00® 20, 00 50 00 1.00 00@36 00 mm tJ.OO Wist 4.00 00® b.OO 75® 1 SO .50® 2.00 00@ t.OO ,00025.00 .00® 1.25 .26 .20 .oo®r5.oo ooa 8.00 ,00® 3 00 00® 3.00 35® 75 00®10.0O rURDy&BLflUVELT Sweet Peas, Roses, Smllax, Carnations, 'w H o L, JBj js a^l^b; . 57 West 30th St.. NEW YORK. Telephone. No. 2606-38. Daily mari^et quotations to applicants. MILIiANG & CO. Commission Florists 48 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. Please mention the American Florist. ROSES SWEET PEAS LILIES JULIUS LANG 53 WEST 30th STREET NEW YORK CARNATIONS Telephone 913-25. Me L the An Kloris TheNewYork 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. M. A. HART, Commission "'^n''" Cut Flowers, 44. WEST 29th street, NEW YORK O/TY. THE BEST MARKET IN NEW TOKK. 'Phone 1307 38th St. Ford Bros... ^<^ Wholesale Florists 111 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. Consignments Solicited. Telephone, 260 38th St FOR MEMORIAL DAY. ...Hardy Cut Ferns NEW CROP. BOUQUET CREEW, GALAX LEAVES. MOSS. LAUREL. &c., &c. HUce your orjers now, with H. E. HARTFORD, " CAN FILL YOUR ORDERS FOR FINE B EAUTIES RIDESMAIDS RIDES ^^ CARNATIONS. Edw. C. Horan, WHOLESALE FLORIST. write for Price 1.1st. 47 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Please mention American Florist when writing. IVTotice New Number. 1298 The American Florist. May 27, The ^beE) TRaiJE. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. BVBRETT B. CLARK, PreB.t JO8. A. BOLQIANO, iBt Vlce-PreB.; 8. F. Willard, Wetbenfleld, Conn., Seo'y and TreaB. New York.— Charles P. Braslan was a visitor this week. August Rhotert, of New York, will sail for Europe June 29. Visited Chicago:— J. Corneli, of the Schisler-Corneli Seed Co., St. Louis. A. E. Brown, cashier for W. Atlee Burpee & Co., is to be married to Miss Annie S. Dean on June 3. St. Clair House will be the meeting place at Cincinnati of the American Seed Trade Association June 1315. The Whitney- Eckstein Seed Company announces that it will clean and deal in field seeds along the lines heretofore worked by the Whitney-Noyes Seed Co., of Buffalo, N. Y. The Government Seed Contract. The following is a complete list of the bids for the government seed contract, recently awarded to Charles Parker: L. L. May & Co , St. Paul. Minn $79,017.60 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitch- burfr. Mass 78,547.40 Henry Phillips Seed Co., Toledo. O. . . 75,609.25 J. B. Rice & Co., Cambridge, N. Y. , . . 75,394.59 Sioux City Seed and N ursery Co., Sioux City, Iowa . 73,500 00 Ullathorne Seed Co., Memphis, Tenn. . 72..500.00 A. C. Nellis & Co.. Washington, D.C . 70.928.35 H. W. Gordinier, Troy, N. Y 70,384.25 Chas. Parker, Santa Clara, Cal 64,900.00 Baltimore. business not at all satisfactory. — floristb' and gardeners' club makes the acquaintance of state entomol- ogist and pathologist. — advice as to treatment for pests. — mrs. thomas gives way to the halliday bros. The many friends of Mrs. Mary J. Thomas will be surprised to learn that she has made arrangements for retiring from business. Her store, 329 North Charles street, where she has for so long catered to the choicest retail trade in the city, will be turned over to her two nephews, Messrs. Robert and John D. Halliday, who are now running the store at 11 East Baltimore street under the name of Halliday Bros. The same disposition will be made of her greenhouse, which will be rented by Messrs. Halliday Bros, and carried on by them. As the Halliday family, of which Mrs. Thomas is a mem- ber, has been identified with the best trade of the city for three generations, a few words about it may be of interest. Robert Halliday, the father of Robert J. Halliday and Mrs. Thomas, started in business here in 1837 at the comer of Dolphin street and Pennsylvania avenue. After a successful career of twenty-five years he was succeeded by his son, Robert J., who also opened the store so long and favorably known at the corner of Charles and Baltimore streets, with his sister, Mrs. Thomas, in charge. In 1884 Mrs. Thomas embarked in business for herself at her present stand. Five vears after- wards Messrs. Robert and John D. Halli- day also withdrew from the parent estab- lishment and started their present green- house plant and store. A marked degree of success has attended them and when the trade of their aunt, which isconcedcd to be of the most select and desirable character, is added to their already extensive business, they should easily dis- tance all competitors. The natural regret that many will feel at the absence ol Mrs. Thomas from her accustomed place will be lessened by the thought of the relaxa- tion from the cares and responsibility of a business life which she may now enjoy, and it may be proper to say that she will carry with her the cordial good wishes of many friends, for she had the rare faculty of making personal friends of her custom- ers. Undoubtedly much depended on her skill and artistic taste in handling flow- ers as well as the high standard of qual- ity always maintained in her establish- ment, but besides this there was a charm of manner in her dealings with customers that resulted in a feeling of attachment and sincere friendship on their part. The regrets of her friends will be still further lessened by the fact that Mrs. Thomas will not entirely absent herself at once frotn the business, but will still retain a friendh' interest in her old customers and be frequently on hand to assist in such matters as require the exercise of her skill and judgment. Complaints are still general among cut flower men, and, indeed, the weather is keeping the plant trade in check, the nights being so cool that many are afraid to set out very tender stock. The last club meeting was well attended, and everyone present was well repaid for coming out. The only criticism possible is that the lecture might have been more exclusively devoted to the diseases and insects that affect plants under glass; but what can one expect when the florists of the state have now for the first time met the state entomologist and pathologist face to face. Let us hope to hear Prof. Townsend some time in the future give us an evening on the spot in roses and violets, and rust in carnations and ver- benas. Prof Johnson taking up eel worm in roses, and eucharismite. Summing up, Prof. Johnson's adviceis, "usehydrocianic acid gas for every air breathing creature you wish to kill in your greenhouse, except red spider, which latter can hold enough air in his breathing tubes to last until the treatment is over." Prof. Townsend strongly advises Bordeaux mixture in fine spray as a fungus de- stroyer, but more especially as a prevent- ive, for once the minute bodies gain entrance to the tissues of a plant no rem- edy can reach them. Before another week passes we hope to have gotten safely back home with the scalps of the Philadelphia Bowling Club. Anyway we will keep the dust off them while they beat us, if it should happen that way. Mack. Schenectady, N. Y.— George Gray has opened a cut flower sales room at 404 State street. Malvern, Pa.— Benjamin Passmore will soon begin the erection of the largest greenhouses in this section. % ROEMER'S I I Superb Prize Pansies I ^ ■ ■■■ ■ ^ ^ The finest strain uf I'itiiyii's § ^ INTRODUCER AND GROWER OF ALL THE ^ % LEADING NOVELTIES. g ^ Highest Award Inter. Exhibition iit Hara- ^ ^ burg, 1897. Catalogue free ou application. ^ I Fred. Roemer, | ^ Seed Grower. QUEDLINBURG. GERMANY. % ESTABLISHED 1802 'S SEEDS uUST ARRIVED coNDimN. Gycas Revoluta Stems from 6 to 15 inches long PRICE, $9.00 Per 100 Lbs. spefijil prices on lar;:e lots. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (late of 15 John Street) 36 CORTUNDT STREET. NEW YORK ALM ^ y fRESH Qy^e^^ ON HAND 100 1000 3000 CocosWeddeliana $1.00 $8.00 $23.50 Kentia Belmoreana 1.00 6.50 17.50 Latania Borbonica 90 3,50 6.50 Pandanus Utilis 150 12.50 36.00 Araucaria Excelsa 1.00 7.50 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 1.25 10.00 Dracaena lndivtsa....per oz, 50c. J. L. SCHILLER, ....404 East 34th Street, NEW YORK CITY. Cycas Revoluta ?^ru^^S Acnirlictra variegated leaves. AajJIUIoUd) (lumps for Forcing. SMinple, 411 i-ts.; per dozen, $4.00; per 100, $30,00. Areca Lutescens Seed, Z^^^i.T''-''' Asparagus Sprengerii Seed, ir-!^:'Z $10,(1(1, Prices now on llurrisii. Lont^ifloruni, Komans, Dutoll Bulbs, Freesiiis, Callas, etc. H. H. BERGER & CO., 47 Barclay St.. New York. (Established 1878,) r^ ^ f r»- o c^ ^^'g^'"^ 3 t° \>y L,^^ S lbs. each, in •^ 50-lb. lots and f> i up, 10c. per lb. N^S T f^fn ^ 300 lbs. in one \JtWMHO „,derfor$25. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK: CHICAGO: 14 Barclay St. 84-86 Randolph St. GARDEN I NQ This is the paper to recommend to your customers, the leading horticultural joiirnii] in AmiTi.'a foraniiHours $2.00 Per Year. Sample Copies Free. Liberal tenuB to florists wlio tuke MUbscrlptluns. THE GARDENING CO. Mono;^.^ CHICAGO. CINERARIA SEED. Very choice larye tlnwerliiK dwarf varieties In flneet mixture, per pkt, -HUM Beeds-JU cis. PRIMULA OBCONICA GRAND. ROSEA, clear rowe color; the tineet of the hlRbly Improved Ohconlcati; lanfe tlowerlnt; and showy; perpkt.— lOOU Beed8-5(lcts, ;r'A pkt.of Prlmular tiorlbundaacldetl to every order. JOHN F- RUPP. Shiremanslown, Pa. l8gg. The American Florist. 1299 EXTRA SIZED ALL IMPORTED FORCING BULBS AND PLANTS DELIVERED White Roman Hyacinths, in season. 13 to IS otms. IN CASE LOTS (1500 BULBS), PER 1000 ONLY $15 00. Separate Importations made of every class. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 84-86 Randolph St.. CHICAGO. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK. We Have Them; None Better. Rooted Cuttings From Sand and boil. Good strong clean stock ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, in 3. 4 and 6-in. pots. BABY PRIMROSE, 4-in DRAC€NA INDIVISA, 5 and 6-in. pots. Liberal discounts for liberal orders, shipments will be well packed. We will endeavor to please you. Send your orders earl\'. Write us your wants; we can supply them. CARNATIONS Wm. Scott . Albertini . . Daybreak . I Alaska .... $1.50 per 100 I Genesee . . $2.50 per 100 McGowan. . . 2.00 " New York . .5.00 1 Portia .... l.,50 " Evelina . . 5.00 pots LAKE VIEW ROSE GARDENS, ^ JAMESTOWN, N. Y. Wholesale Growers Cut Flowers, Plants and Palms. PRIZt FOR NEW GflRNflTION has been deposited with and will be awarded by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society to the grower of the best plan ItyMAIL, 100 fine plants, FOUR DOLLARS ^nd w,- pay POSTAGE. Send for circular. t^-See also our ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII Mdvertisement. AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY, Washington, D. C. en NEPHROLEPIS WASHiNGTONIENSIS ?n 's'eVdrt'-V'"^- SP>-dens" a plant known to botanists, but not in commerce. Its habit is ^SSS^^i^S^CuoX^o^J.T^^^l^ JOHN H. LEY, fiood Hope, Washington, D. C. luable new fern are now requested bv the raiser. It is probably the most distinct variety of it's class, and will be as extensively grown and admired as'its ele- gant companion from Boston. The plant sent to Kew Gardens, Englanfl, for identification was described by the director there L.,j, ,... .. , , th silvery scales (very woolly s and propagates PRICE ( strong plants i 1 5-in. pots, $2 each; $18 per doz. 9 40 per 100. Choice Stock at Low Prices Per 100 Per 1000 8000 Double Grant Geraniums, fine big plants in bud and bloom $65 00 Golden Bedder and Verschaffeltii Coleus, 3V4-inch pots 20.00 Mixed Coleus, our selection 1500 Iresine $2.00 Ampelopsis Veitchii, 2 years 3.25 Asparagus Roots, 2 years 60 4.00 Smilax, 2!^-inch pots 60 5.00 ROOTED CUTTINGS. Golden Bedder, VerschafTeltii and Mixed Coleus. Smilax Seedling Irom flats good strong roots R. I. HART, Mgr., P.O. Box 244. HACKETTSTOWN, N. J. New Hybrid Carnation Vulcan A First-Class Summer Blooming Carnation, a bright red, very free flowering variety, strong, erect grower, no stick needed. Well-established plants, from 2;^-inch pots, 3 for 25 cts.; $1.00 per dozen. $5.00 per 100; 25 at 100 rate. C.EISELE, lltli and Jefferson Sis., PHILIDELPHU, PI. HARDY PINKS II KH .M.V.llOsTY. souv. i)i; s.iLE, GERTRUDE, LAURA WILMER, ALBA FIMBRIATA, 2!/2 inch, $4.00 per hundred. VIOLETS : Campbell, Russian, California, Luxonue, Princess of Wales. Swanley White, 2!4-inch $3.00 per hundred. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. ROOTED CUTTINGS NEW and STANDARD. Carnations MARY A. BAKER— I have 3000 plants and have made II blooms to the plant ANNAC. EASTUURN-OOOplantsand huve made 8 blooms to the plant. Were housed Sept. 24th, 1898. Send for descriptive price list. LOUIS B. EASTBURN.Kenaett Square, Pa. CARNATION CITTINOS All sold. AVe are l>o<>klng; orders for field-grown stuck. Ceo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS CARNATION Cuttings au som Field-grown stock for fall delivery. F. DDRNER &, SONS CO.. La Fayette, Ind CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings all sold and planted out except Emily Pierson and Silver Spray. If you want any stock of these varieties you will do well to write me. CHAS. CHADWICK, Lock Box II. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH, ^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦» »♦♦♦♦« ♦ ELECTROS... 4, I for Catalogue Purposes. ♦ \X7^ '''"''' •'' '■""S" assortment of Z A "'' strictly high-class halftones of a A which wo can supply electros suitable Z A for cat.-ilogue illustration. If you need X ^ anything in this way, state your re- X ^ quirements and we w'ill submit proofs X ^ of the illustrations in stock X T Price for cash only 15 cents per square inch. ♦ ♦ THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., X J 324 Dearborn St.. CHICAGO. J ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ LAST CHANCE. 5000 Scott. McGowan and Portia, from soil, at $10 1"T 1000: tiuf STOCK. 5000 California and Lady Campbell Violets, strong runners l..r planting out, at $6 per lOOO. 2000 Ampelopsis Veitchii, dormant, pot-grown, 1 > ear 3 ct^. : 2 year 6 cts. 1000 Vinca Variegata. strong, 2';-inch. $3 per lOO. 50(1 at lOOU rates. Cash with Okdeu. BENJ. CONNELL, Florist. West Grove, Pa. Fine lar^t: phints in 4-inch pots, Woottons, Maid s, lieauties. Mc't.-or^, It.llf si.-hr.-ehtand Perles, in3-in. pot^, lini' ^iiirk. Write GEO. A. KUHL. PEKIN. ILL. Always mention the American Florist when writing advertisers. 1300 The American Florist. May 27, The Nursery Tmeie. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. New York now has a law prescribing the size of apple barrels. In the vicinity of Clyde, N. V., cater- pillars are doing great damage. The Phoenix Nursery Co., Blooming- ton, 111., reports very satisfactory sales of the Rossney pear. MoRRY & Son have decided to rebuild their nursery warehouse at Dansville, ,N. Y., which was burned during the winter. The prospects for fall business are very encouraging, many nurserymen having already booked numerous good- sized orders. A TOPIC suggested for discussion at the Chicago meetmg of the A. N. A. is, "How can nurserymen prevent overproduction and the demoralization of prices." Prof. F. W. Card states as the result of experiments that "all healthy roots found on a tree shipped from a nursery should be left there when planting." L. A. Goodman predicts that the injury done by cold last winter will be mani- fested by the dying of both apple and and peach trees lor several years to come. Helpful Reminders, There is probably no more important plant for retail trade than the rose, but very lew florists are able to fill an order properly. The millions of field grown, budded roses which are exchanged year after year for coin of the realm are about as damaging to amateurs' hopes as is the drinkmg of vast amounts of patent medicine to the health ol the public. If you thoroughly understand your work and if they are for winter forcing only and not for distribution among your amateur customers, there is no particular objection to using budded stock. For the average florist a dozen selected varie- ties of the hybrid perpetuals and half as many climbers are really necessary. In order to have these in satisfactory condi- tion it is necessary to make provision now. Next spring you will want some pot roses for Easter, particularly the Crimson Rambler, and later on for bed- ding. The treatment from now until January is alike for all. Plants that have been grown in pots from the start are most desirable but when you cannot find them, field grown plants put in pots will do. If they make a good growth between now and autumn you know exactly what you have to work with and chances of failure are reduced to a minimum. Pot-grown plants will not make the large tops that field-grown plants will, but the roots will be less lia- ble to injury from any cause. Japan maples are also desirable in pots. The foliage is as delicate and varied in form as that of ferns and in addition the colorings are exquisite. It is strange that their use is not more general. Get them into pots at once, so as to have your first growth out of doors. They will drop their foliage in autumn and can be kept in the cool house with azaleas. If lifted from the open ground in autumn they are not so perfect as when they have had one season's growth in pots. Perhaps the most unsatisfactory plant to move from the open ground is the oriental poppy, for which there has been a brisk demand of late. Raise it from seed and handle in pots; nothing is easier or more satisfactory. Sow the seed as soon as it isthoroughh-ripe; let itremain in flats in the cool house all winter; transplant into pots as soon as new growth starts in March. Nearly every- one wants them and if you can furnish plants that are sure to live the women will advertise you to your advantage. In making beds of perennials or pot plants that are expected to shift for them- selves, dig the soil quite deepl3'. After planting give the bed a thorough soaking underneath by making a few holes in which to pour the water; pour in as much as the porous soil will absorb but keep the surface perfectly dry. Plants moved dur- ing cloudy weather, if treated in this man- ner, will hardly wilt. I have planted a whole wagon load of pjeonies after buds were formed without wilting or checking them in the least. C. B. W. Lincoln, III.— W. H. GuUett & Sons have built two new even span houses each 20x150 and planted one with Brides, the other with Bridesmaids. Hartford, Conn. — In view of the great success of the children's herbarium exhi- bition last year the Connecticut Horti- cultural Society has decided to repeat it this year and has offered prizes for com- petition. A special premium of $25 is also offered by Mr. J. N. Bishop for the largest collection of specimens. HARDY SHRUBS. Assorted in twenty varieties, 1 and 2 year old, nne plants loO.OO per 1000. Three and four years old, strong bushes $80.00 per 1000. Descriptive catalogue and wholesale price list of ornamental nursery stock for all in the trade. SAMUEL C. MOON. Morrisville.BucksCo., Pa. PI FKAATIC Sl^ecial olTer. extra line V/1-Liii/ll iv^ j^^ii House-grown. Jackmanni, Henryi, Bamona, Superba, Alexandra, Dncliess, Mme. Veillard, Comtesse Iiovelace, Belle of Woking, Gen. Grant, and others, '25c each; $2. .50 per dozen; $20.00 per 100. F. A. BALLER, BLOOMINGTON, ILL. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. PEONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. J.A.CiO^ "W. SX.A.iriS'XIB'O., The Reading Nnrgery, RKADING, MASS, TlISTABT.ISHTCn 1854. ViburnufflTomentosuffl A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSspecIalty Price llBt and descriptive catalogue on application. REA BROTHERSp Norwood, Mass. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII Seedlings, very fine, ready for THREE INCH pots. Uy mail. $3.00 per liuiulr.d. WE PAY THE POSTAGE, la^h witli ..rd.T. See also our Carnation seedilnK ailvertlBenient. AMERICAN ROSE CO.. Washington. D. C. FOR SALE. 2-in. Smilax Plants f2.00 per 100. Cash with order. JOHN WOLF, "w"S?.';T™° Savannah, 6a. SMILflX.... 40,000 PLANTS from pots, $1.50 per 100. SEND FOR SAMPLE. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER. PA. FOR SALE CHEAP ! 6 Latania Borbonica in 16-in. tubs, with 12 to 14 perfect leaves. 2 Pandanus utilis, 18-in. tubs, speci- men plants. 500 Adiantum cuneatum, 2-in. pots. 500 Pteris serrulata, " " 200 fine plants, with 3 and 4 leads, of Cattleya Mossife, Triana and Gaskelliana. H. F. HALLE, 548 W. Madison St , Chicago. Fine Plants for Garden Vases. .\11 clean and iu pood condition. EACH Pandanus utilis. large and full, 8- n. pots $1.00 Dracaena tragrans, " " 8- n. pots 1.00 Latania borbonica aurea, 8- n. pots 3.00 Areca lutescens. 4 feet, 8- n. pots 2.00 3 feet. 7- n. pots 1.00 Nephrolepis Bostoniensis, 3 ft.. 8- n. pots 1.00 Oreodoxia regia, ,T feet, 8- n. pots 1.50 Musa vittala (\ar. lianana), 6- n. pots 1.00 The eight plants together or $10.00. Well packed. JOHN H. LEY, Good Hope, D. C. ALBERT FUCHS, (Established 1884.) PALMS3 FERNS, FICUS Latanta Borbonica, ready for 3-lnch: stronp. Sii.OO per 100. Fine, stroDB stock of Ferns for dishes, »3.Q0 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 3-Inch. S8.00 per 100. Flcus elastlca. 5-lnch. $5 00 per doz.; B-lnch. Hi 50; ;i to 5 feet high. $1 50 to $3 00 each. Sword Ferns, i^ Inch, ready fur 5-lnch, $10 CO per 100. Twenty-one modern Greenhouses. Medal awarded on Palms at World's Fair, 1893. 2059-73 N. Halsted St., CHICAGO. ILL. Palms # Ferns. Fine home grown, sturdy stock, grown cool, and free from disease. Write lor prices. J. g, HEISS, The Exotic /l/urseries. DAYTON, OHIO. ADIANTUM from 3-in. pots, ready to shift to 4-in, Ol $6.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. GARLAND BROS., Des Plaines, III. FOR SALE. Palmsand Decorative Plants All siz.'S, and at all seasons. p o Uox78 A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point. Queensborough. NEW YORK, N. Y, Bedding Plants, Dracaena Indivisa, Flcus. L. H. FOSTER. 45 King St., DORCHESTER. MASS. i8gg. The American Florist. 1301 The Greatest and BEST NOVELTY OF THIS YEAR. NEPHROLEPIS WASHINGTONIENSIS THIS GRAM) NEiV SPECIES, now offered, .was raised by me from spores thret- years a'_'0 and nami'd by ni'? also. A plant was sent to the Royal Gardens. Kew, England, and the Director pronounced-it to be a variety or Nephrolepis Splendens, whieh species itself has probably never been known in commerce. During the time my stock has been growing it has attracted great attention from all visitors. (See report of Mr. Blanc, of Philadel- phia, January 7, 1899, page 674.) There is no other Pern of its class in cultivation so distinct and majestic. The fronds, remarkably thick and metallic in appearance, grow from 7 to 8 feet and more in height, upright and arch gracefully, have a width of from 12 to 15 inches. It is, in short, a most desirable decorative plant as a pot specimen, being very hardy, not at all brittle, and stands exposure to cold as well as to heat. Its fronds are most valuable tor cut- ting purposes, especially for decoration of walls, etc., as they keep green for eight or ten days. THIS SPECIES INCREASES FAIRLY WELL, THOUGH NOT AS RAPIDLY AS OTHER NEPHROLEPIS. Price, strong plants from 3-in. pots, well established, 75 cts. each; S8.00 per doz.: S65.00 per 100; S500.00 per 1000; from 2-in. pots, or what is the same. Rooted Runners, one-half of above price. Larger plants from SI. 00 to S5.00 each. N. STUDER. Anacostia. D. C. Send fok Low Cash Prices roK Decorative and Bedding Plants. Roses, etc From Soil, Ready GOLDCN GAT[ NO BETTER STOCK CAN BE GROWN. AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY. Strong.... Plants of for 3>^-Inch Pots : ROSE — much more vigorous and strong than small pot plants. All rooted cuttings from sand sold Price by MAIL and WE PAY POSTAGE. 12 plants. 50 cts. I 25 plants. $1.00. I 50 plants. $1.50. I 100 plants, $3.00. SEE TESTIMONIALS IN PREVIOUS ISSUES. Washington D. C. ROSESPGHRYSANTHEMUMS E.\tra fine, clean stock. -ULiriintL-ed to |il.':isi-, 3-inch Brides and Maids 14.00 per 100; S3.5.00 per 1000. 2;4-ia. Meteors $3.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Leading 'Mums; Yellow — Bonnaffon, Modesto, Johnson, Jones. Golden Trophy, Emil Buettner, .Sunderbruch, Eieman, Maud Adams. W. H. Lin- coln, Yellow Queen, Golden Wedding, Henderson. Pink — Perrin, Ivory, Jones, Viviand-Morel. Mur- dock, Glory of the Pacific, Marquis de Montmort. White— Mayflower, Geo. S. Kalb, Ivory, Robin- son, Jones, Iron Woodford, Gretchen Buettner, .Scrimpton, Lottie Berry, Minnie Wanamaker, Fitzwygram, Bergmann. Red— Mrs. J. H. Weeks, Defender. 2!4-inch. $3.50 per 100; J20.00 per 1000. Address POEHLMANN BROS., Cook County. MORTON CROVE, ILL. American Beauty. Fine, clean stock, from 2V2-inch pots, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000 JOHN WALZ, Roseview, N. Y. FIRST-CLASS ROSE STOCK. iLimited Quantity.) BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, PERLES, METEORS, 3-in., $6.00 per 100; Bridesmaids, 4-in., $10.00 per 100. None better in the market. Address S, S. SKIDELSKY, 1653 No. 7th St., PHILADELPHIA. Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarias, stock enormouB, quality the flneat. SANDER, Bruges, Belgium. agent; a. DIMMOCK, 60 Vesey Street. NEW YORK. JUST ARRIVED IN FINE CONDITION. CATTIEYA LABIATA, " to 12 bulbs, $90 per lOo. " ORANllOSA, *lto$2each. ONCIDIIM VARICOSIM ROOERSII, $i to $2 BOBBINK & ATKINS. - rutherford. n. j. Orchids! <^ Laelia Anceps Alba, just arrived in fine condi- tion. La?lia Anceps and L. Autumnalis to follow shortly. LAGER & HURRELL, summit, s. j. Orchid Growers and Importers. ROSE PLANTS We have a few choice rose plants left, free from mildew, and in good growing condition, which we offer as follows : 3-inch plants. Per lOO Per 10(iO 2-inch olants. Per 100 PerlCon 2S00 AM. BEAUTIES $7.00 S60.00 5000 BRIDES S2.S0 S20.00 300 BRIDES 3.50 30.00 5000 MAIDS 2.50 20.00 300 MAIDS 3.50 30.00 5000 PERLES 2.50 20.00 J. A. BUDLONG, City Store, 37 and 39 Randolph St. .^ WHOLESALE FLORIST. CHICAGO. MAID OF HONOR BRIDESMAID EXCELLED BY THIS NEW ROSE, Formerly called MISS CLARA BARTON Plants In SL^-tnch pots now ready PRICE: Per 100, $ 1 5 . 00-50 at lOU rate ; per lOOO, $125.00-250 at 1000 rate. HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., 813 Elm St., Cincinnati, 0. E. G. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind. f^^/^'^ F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown, N. Y. ROSES Strong plants out of 21^2-inchpots, AM. BEAUTY. $5 per 10D. $45 per 1G00. BRIDESMAID.. 3 " 25 METEOR 2.50 " 20 All plants sold under the condition that if not entirely satisfactory they are to be returned at once, REINBERG BROS., < 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. BRIDES. MAIDS, METEORS, strong, clean stock, ready for planting. 3-inch, S6.00 per 100: $50.00 per M, 4 " 10.00 " 90.00 500 at 1000 rates F. BURKI, = BELLEVUE, PA. CHOICE SURPLUS STOCK Per 100 800 MAIDS, in 4-inrh pots $4.00 400 BEAUTIES, in 4-inch pots 5.00 250 BRIDES, in 3- inch pots 3.00 CASH WITH ORDER. JOHN L. WYLAND, De Haven, Pa. \ VtEKORS ♦♦♦^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦» ♦ &:&& * 6000 fine plants in 2inch pots, $18.00 per 1000. I WIETOR BROS. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 51 Wabash Ave , ....CHICAGO. ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦t Roses. Roses. BRIDES, MAIDS, PERLES, METEORS, out of 3-inoh pots, for $3.00 per 100: $30.00 per 1000. Fine two to four eye cuttings. The E. HIPPARD CO.. - Youngstown, 0. f ROBT. CRAIG & SON | Roses, Palms f m jjii and Novelties in Decorative Plants. fe. Market and 49th Street, PHILADELPHIA PA. I®" OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1899 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU "®| ttg" PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS.-^ 1302 The American Florist. May 27, Our pasTiMBS. Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and cycling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. At Omaha last Monday evening J. H. Hadkinson made both the high score, 193, and the best average, 180. There were but four others in the game, Hess, Henderson, Swoboda and Floth, whose averages were respectively 173, 164-, 132 and 118. New York. — There are no scores or other items of interest to bowlers to report here for the past two weeks. "Work first and play afterwards" seems to be the motive behind the present con- ditions. Spring business is good and the plant men are at it early and late. The Chicago Record. After the last meeting of the Florists' Club a dozen bowling enthusiasts, several of whom were visitors, repaired to the alleys and, amid much jocularity, compiled the following score: Name.' 1st. 2d. 3d. Av. P. J. Hauswirth 161 169 163 164 John Degnan 168 133 189 160 G. L. Grant 128 133 191 151 E. F. Winterson 155 130 125 137 C. A. Hunt 85 160 130 125 Chas. Swigart 122 120 105 116 Alex. Henderson 163 86 89 113 M. Barker 56 128 109 98 H. F. Hawkes 85 86 97 89 R. Kelday ... 106 75 80 87 W. G. Bertermann 64 88 90 81 R. Mueller 60 56 53 Heating Notes. I am often asked whether or not it is best to leave the water in the heating pipes after the season's firing, and to this I answer in the affirmative. My reason for this advice is that much less corrosion takes place on the inside of the pipes when they are full of water than does if they are exposed to the damp, dead air contained in the pipes when the water is drawn off. I would advise, however, that the water be drawn off once a year, as rapidly as possible, in order to wash from the pipes and boiler any slime or sediment which may have accumulated during the season's firing. The quantity of such accumulations varies with the nature of the water used, and is often added to by leaves and other matter get- ting into the expansion tanks and stand pipes when not protected by suitable covers. In filling the apparatus, it is better, where practicable, to fill by attaching a hose to the draw-off cock near the bot- tom of the boiler, as the water in rising through the system of piping pushes the air before it, and thus insures an appara- tus entirely filled with water and free from air pockets before firing, whereas, it often occurs when filling a hot-water apparatus from the top or from one of the expansion tanks, and especially when the water is poured in very quickly, that a quantity will rush down both a flow and return pipe at the same time and imprison air in some of the lower pipes. Then, when the apparatus is apparently full, a fire is started and, as the water line in the tank or stand pipe looks about right, no further attention is given to it. When the water becomes slightly warmed and commences to move along the pipes the imprisoned body of air, becoming over-balanced, suddenly rushes along and out of the tank or stand- pipe and its place is taken by the water formerly standing in the tank which has now dropped sufBciently to prevent cir- culation. The result is that the water in the boiler becomes hot very quickly, and when the state of affairs comes to the notice of the firemen he makes good the deficiency by pouring in cold water. As soon as this reaches the necessary level, covering the openings of both the flow and return pipes, it creates a rapid circu- lation and is carried suddenly onto the heated surfaces of the boiler, which can but be detrimental, and I have known of two cases where it resulted in positive injury. In an apparatus where only one expan- sion tank and a number of air cocks on the ends of the several runs are used, it is important that all cocks are wide open when filling up and left open until a steady unbroken stream of water escapes, in order to prevent air pockets at the ends of the pipes, which would stop the circulation and .possibly lead to the unde- sirable results just referred to. During light firing, all air cocks should be opened at least once every two or three days, and in heavy firing, every day. In fact it is a good rule to have them all opened once daily when fire is on, as the operation then becomes one of daily routine, and is not so likely to be neglected as when done atirregular inter- vals. Henry W. Gibbons. Benton Harbor, Mich. — Mrs. Roland Morrill died May 16. Pacific Grove, Cal. — N. Imajo has purchased O. Noda's interest in the busi- ness of Noda & Co. WoODMERE, Mich. — Anton Kaier has sold out to a Mr. Culp, an experienced and practical florist. Marinette, Wis.— L. Zechetto has just received an importation of plants of vari- ous varieties from his former home in Italy. York, Pa. — Fred. J. Palmtag will retire from business and Caspar Henkel will open a retail store on West Market street. Rochester, N. Y.— The Kimball gar- dens will now be in charge of Colin Ogston, who succeeds the late George Savage. Fall River, Mass. — M. Conroy & Co. were the lowest bidders and secured the contract for furnishing plants for the North Cemetery. Belleyue, O. — Isaac Husbands will dispose of his florist business here to take a position with the Lakeview Cemetery Association at Cleveland. ALTERNANTHERAS. 100,000 superb plants in perfect condition, consisting of the follow- ing varieties: AUREA NANA. PARONYCHIOIDES MAJOR. BICOLOR, VERSICOLOR, BICOLOR AUREA and PARONYCHIOIDES MAJOR ROSEA. |2 per 100; $15 per 1000. J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. SURPLUS STOCK BY EXPRESS. Per 100 Dracaenas, 5-lnch pota JI5.0Q 4-lnchpot8 10.00 " 3-lDCh pots 6.00 500 S. A. Nutt Geranium. 2«-lnch pots 3.00 200 La Favorite ■■ 2H-lnch pot8 3.00 2000 Mme. Sal lerol " 2-Inch pots 2.00 600 Vlnca Varlegata, 2^-lnch pots 2.00 600 " ■• In flats 1.50 ALL GOLEUS CUTTINGS SOLD. Heliotrope, rooted cuttlnKs, $1.00 per 100 by mall. 5 plants at 100 rate. Cash with order. WM, Ai CLARK a SONi Watertown. n. Y. SPECIALTIES — ROSES, from 3-lnoh pots. CARNATIONS, for fall delivery. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prices low. Send for list. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS, FISHKILL. N. Y. Per 100 CANNAS, strong plants from 4-in. pots $8.00 VINCA VAR. , strong, from 3-in. pots 6.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS in variety 2 00 FLOWERING BEGONIAS 2.50 Also 100,000 Roses and Miscellaneous Plants. Send for list. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., DAYTON, OHIO. SPECIAL OFFER, ""rt^"^ Cyclamen Peralcum Splendens (glK ). finest strain In the world, guaranteed true to color, strong plants, 5-7 leaves. $2.50 per 100; 120 00 per 1000; from 2^-lnch pots, $4.00 per 100: $35,00 per 1000. Dracffina Indlvisa, Latanla Borbonlca, from fiats, 50c per doz.; $3 00 per 100. BeROnla Rex. extra fine, from 4-lnch pots, assorted, $10 per 100. Beeonla Vemon and Arpentla (Jutiata, from 2-ln. pots $2.50 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MADER, Eaat Stroudsburfg, Pa, S rxxilo.:x:> Extra fine plants in 4-inch pots, $4..50 per 100. 2>--inch pots, $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. WILLIAM SCHWEINFURTH, p. O. Box 510. RIDCEWOOD, N. J. We've thousands of readers and hun- dreds of advertisers. Each helps the other. Begonia Semperflorens "Sunbeam." Rich yellow foliage, flowers white, suffused with delicate pink; exquisite; $2.00 per doz. Begonia Semperflorens "Moonbeams." Rich golden foliiige, pure while flowers; $2.00 per dozen. Begonia Semperflorens "Bijou" (D«arf vuican). A dwarf form of the rich crimson-llowen-d variety; $1.2.") per dozen. Begonia Semperflorens "Double Vernon." 1.25 per dozfn. All the above are likelv to prove the f. to this popular race of hcdding liegouias. f valuable additions EDWIN LONSDALE, wyndmoor. Chestnut niii. Philadelphia, Pa. J8gg. The American Florist. 1303 Baskets "commencements" 25 hCfourl I? (5t, Your stock should be complete with the NEWEST and BEST styles. We have no sur- plus nor old stock to work off, nothing but fresh, clean goods, of the Iv.A.TEJ8ST PfOX''JBJi:,TIE;«S. You need some of these goods. Send for collection or special "Styles." "Catalogue for the asking." mporl'er^ Arvd rLQRI5T5 5liPPUI5 WE ARE LEADERS IN Wheat Sheaves, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, Cape Flowers, IRON PLANT STANDS, M. RI6E & 60.. Importers and Manufacturers of Florists' Supplies, ....SS K:. ^tla St., I»H:iIvA.I>E>IvP»JEIIi^, r»A., NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY Dahlias for Planting Largest AVK OFFER 46 First Prizes. profuse bloomer. Strontr plants ready, 50c. each; $4.00 per dozen; ,f25.00 per 100. SURPLUS STOCK. We grew an immense stock of the new DECORA- TIVE CACTUS DAHLIAS. Have a few thousand left, finest named varieties, which we will close out at $4.00 per 100; strong field roots. ^F~Send for new Illustrated trade list for 1899 and special low prices on ml.\ed Dahlias and Dahlias under color. W. P. PEACOCK. ATCO, N. J. BABY PRIMROSE, 12 for $1.50, $10.00 per 100 by mail. ASPARAGUS SPREN6ERI, 25 for $1.50 bv mail, $4 per 100, express. ACALYPHA SANDERI, 12 tor $3, 100 for $25 by express. SWEET-SCENTED CALLA, 12 f<)r$l, lOO for$6bv mail. New YELLOW CALLA Lemon Giant, Larce bulbs, many eyes, $7.50 for 12. BEGONIAS, Tuberous. $2 50 per 100. A. BLANC & CO., PHILADELPHIA. INTERNATIONAL PRIMULAi Ihis mixture is composed of the -„ most salable colors of Single Flower- ing Chinese Primulas, the best whites, pinks and reds with a sprinkling of other colors, enough to give a large \ariety of colors. We have taken srecidl pains to make this mixture as complete as possible and unreservedly recommend it to everyone. Price for International -J 5 pkts. 1750 Primula Mixture I Per 116 o; . 50c $2.00 2.50 Chinese Primula 250 1.70 DRACAENA INDIVISA. All sizes of plants, from Sio.oo per lOO up. ANNA BOLEYN PINK. Rooted Cuttings from sand, m $7.50 per 1000. Cash with order. C. SOLTAU &. CO.. 199 Grant Ave.. JERSEY CITY, N. J. 1000 Seeds Seeds Chiswrck Red 50 Atrosanguinea. rich red... .50 Alba Magnifica, best white .50 Rosea, pink 35 Blue clear sky-blue 50 Alba pure white 50 Mixed 's-oz.,$3.00 Ghater's Prize Hollyhocks. Double Mixed 150 seed.'*, 50c. VAUGHAN'S PIIICDADUC COLUMBIAN UlllCnAnlAOi Very finebt English, ^'rench and German strains; the flowers are extra large, from 7 to 8 inches in circumference and in most brilliant colors. saved from the finest ind largest of double flowers only and will produce flowers extremely double and in the best, brightestand mostdistinctcolors. Sow now. Trade Oz. Pkt. Double Pure White . . . .)i-oz..25c. 75c. 10c. Lemon Yeilow. Pink, Purple Red, Rose, Salmon, Crimson. . each, i^i oz., 25c. 75c. 10c. Chafer's Prize Hollyhocks, double, 7,5c. 20c. Double Hollyhocks, good mixed. . . 60c. 10c. '*S*e''^"y^o'J,"k"^- VflUGHflN'S SEED STORE. ^^^^c^ArreV""^- CINERARIA HYBRIDA, large flowering mixed, trade pkt., 2.5c. CINERARIA HYBRIDA NANA, large flowering dwarf , mixed, trade pkt., 25c. CINERARIA, double flowering, trade pkt.,50o. 20,000 ALTERNANTHERAS. PARONYCHIOIDES MAJOR, ROSEA NANA, AUREA NANA, 2;^-in., strong plants, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. COLEUS, in variety, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000, Cash with Order. HENRY A. NIEMEYER. ERIE. PA. Geranium America cannot be eclipsed for color eflect, habit, floriferousness and beauty. PHOTOS FREE. WITHOUT A RIVAL. READY 1900. HENRY EICtinOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. 1304 The American Florist. May 2J^ New Haven, Conn. Trade remains about the same, cut flowers ot all kinds seeming to bein good demand, while plants sell much better than last week. Roses are coming in with a good deal of mildew. Orders are very good for Memorial Day, but the prospects are that the supply will be equal to the demand. David Saunders, of Whitneyville, is sending in some very fine "Daphnt," which seems to be in good demand. John A. Long has removed from Ferry street and has taken a place in East Haven, where he intends to build a range of three houses, one carnation house 20x150, one violet house and a rose house, each 20x100. John H. Slocombe, formerly gardener for the late Chas. L. Mitchell, has started to build a range of four houses, three for violets and one for carnations. Recent visitors were: J. Dryer of Wood- side, L. I., and H. A. Siebrecht, New Rochelle, N. Y. Detroit, Mich.— Asraan c& Dunn's loss in the storm of May 17 was $5000. Chillicothe, O. — The McKellar Floral Company has the contract for furnishing bedding stock to Landscape Gardener John Elk of the B. & O. S. W. PoUGHKEEPSlE, N. Y. — The Haggerty Floral Company has been transferred to Hugh Murphy and Charles Schaumburgh. Mr. Murphy has been the grower in the institution for twenty-five years and Mr. Schaumburgh has been in the store and greenhouses for twenty years. Geraniums TO CIvEJiVPff ITI> 2-inch good plants, but not in bloom, named $1.50 per 100, $14 per 1000. Mixed, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1000, until sold. FISHER & SON, 901 South Market St.. CALION, OHIO. "pv \ THE JENNINGS STRAIN. |-'51fmi1Pm Fine plants from cold A. Ct.lJ.OlWv9 frames, in bud and bloom, $1.50 per 100, by express or freight. No small plants left. Fin- est mixed Pansy Seed, $1.00 per pkt. Cash with Order. E. B. JENNINGS, »-• B. 254, Southport, Conn. Grower of the finest Pansies. Fine, Stocky Plants, m ALTERN4NIHERAS, yellow, $1.50; red $2.00 .iOO llride ;iiid Bridesmaid Roses 3.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII 4.00 SMILAX, 2-in. pots, 1000, $5.00 1.00 Chinese and Obcouica Primroses. Book your orders. J^-Cash, noC. O. D. JOS. n. CUNNINGHAM, - Delaware, 0. VERSCHAPFF.LTII, 2inch, per 100, $2.00; per lOOO, $15.00. Rooted Cuttings, per 100, $1.00; per 1000, $7.50. Fxtra fine, from pots, per 100, $1.00; per 1000, J8.00. ]^^Satisfaction guaranteed. (ash with order. GEORGE L. MILLER, Newark, 0. STANDARD SORTS Of GERANIUMS, leriGO strong, sturdy plantsfrom2j^-pots $3 00 VINCA MAJ. VARIEGATA, 3 in. pots 4 00 WHITE SNAPDRAGON Queen of the North, 2-ln. pots 2.50 NATHAN SMITH & SON, IM^ ADRIAN, MICH. For 'Mums see last three issues of Florist. ^V^TE^ OI^I^E^ie Per 100 : HERMOSA and S(JUPERT ROSES, strong $3.00 10,000 LATANIA UORBONICA, 3-ineh 8.00 25,000 GERANIDMS. fine stock 3.00 1.000 DRAC.EXA INDIVISA, 2V4-inch, extra strong 4.00 5.000 ALTERXANTHERA P. MAJOR and AUREA NANA ;1000 PETl'NIAS, Dreer's set, and best double white 3,00 3,000 VINCAS, trailing, two varieties 3.00 1,000 IVY GER AXIOM Souv. de Chas Turner 3.00 GERANIUMS, Happy Thought and Mt. ot Snow 3 00 Mrs. Parker $6.00 per 100. Mme. Pollock 5.00 COLEUS $3.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. VERBENAS 2.50 15,000 CARNATIONS $25.00 per lOCO. HELIOTROPE, finest sorts . .. 3.00 FEVERFEW Little Gem, to close out 2.00 ®*ooli; titrx.^. $75.00 25,00 W. L. SMITH, Aurora, III. ...HOW TO GROW CHRYSANTHEMUMS... S2 pages well illustrated. A practical compilation of matter contributed by many of the leading experts of the day. By far the best work on this subject ever written. It contains instructions for each month in the year, also chapters on Train- ing, Diseases, Seed Saving, &c. Only 25 cents. Published by .AMERICAN OARDENINO, 135 Liberty Street, NEW YORK. Chrysaathemums. w •E offer extra fine plants in 2 and 2H-inch pots. If >ou want the best results, plant early and plant good plants; these you can get from us, not for a song, but for veri*' rea- sonable prices compared with quality of stock. The following are varieties of recent introduction. Complete list of new and standard sorts on application. 5 percent discount on all orders. Let us figure on your large order; special discount on that. 10 plants at 100 rates. Each Per 100 ROBERT HALLTDAY 25o $20.00 HARRY A. PARR 20c 15.00 WILLOW BROOK 20c 15.00 LADY HARRIET 2dc 20.00 OCTOBER SUNSHINE.... doz. $2.00, 20o ADMIRAL DEWEY doz. $3.00, 40c MRS. C. H. PEIRCE 6.00 AUTUMN GLORY 5.00 BLACK HAWK 6.00 MRS. H. WEEKS 3.00 HARRY NANZ 4.00 PENNSYLVANIA 6.00 H. W. LONGFELLOW 6.00 SNOW QUEEN 6.00 H. WEBER & SONS, OAKLAND. MD. leaved Caladiums. r_ ■ «_ _ J THE REAL EANCY Fancy- Leaved T^r^^i Toom ~ - -- I will olfi-r during first part of June, or rather, as long as stock holds out: Fancy-Leaved Caladiums, growing plants, from 2V4-inch pote, with from 1 to 3 leaves, at a great bargain 1. They are only One varieties I am olfering. 2. Thev are ready for a shift; and 3. They will go at one-half value. Addkkss F. J. ULBRICIIT, L.B.655. Anniston. Ala. An advertiser feels better when he knows he is getting direct returns for his money. Mention the American Florist. To make room for Rose stock. in nnn double fringed petunias. Dreer's '"?""" latest set, the finest to be had; strong, bush\ plants, in bud and bloom, 2 and 2^;.-inch at $1.50 and *2.00 per 100. 5 nnn mammoth verbenas, our Challenge jUUU C"lU-ction; nothing finer; strong, 2-in. $1.50 ),.-r 1(10. ^ M\S\ COLEUS. A Very Choice Collection. 2 and J^\S\3\3 ■ii ,-i,„.|i, ;i| j;i..nO :ind *-J.{l(l luT lOll. HELIOTROPE. AGERATUM (White and Blue). GIANT ALYSSUM, NEW GOLDEN MARGUERITE, 2 and ■,".-iii.-li. at $1.50 and $2.00 per 100. 3 and 4-inidi, $;!.llOnnd $4.00 per 100. GerOniUmS, strong, 2-inch, $2.00 per 100. DnCPC 'he finest plants in the market: Perle. nUSCa, liride. Meteor, Maid, 2i/2-inch, $3.00 per 100; Beauties, $5.00 per 100. Macflirfiiimc fancv new varieties, dwarf lldMUl llUllld, and climbing, $1,50 per 100. SOim SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III. STOCK LEFT OVER. Per 100 DAISIES, 2 varieties FEVERFEW Little Gem FUCHSIAS, mixed . CHRYSANTHEMUMS, our select IRESINES, 2 varieties SOUTHERN THYME VELVET PLANT 1.00 1.50 2.00 on. ■• 2.00 1.50 1.50 2.00 2 00 .50 PELARGONIUMS, mixed . , . . COLEUS, 10 varieties. . . . 2.00 2.00 1.50 GOLDEN FEVERFEW THE MORRIS FLORAL GO. 1.50 Morris, III. X PLANTS. From 3- inch Pots. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 100 1000 Frauk Hardy, S Inches $2.50 {25.00 Modesto, Hounatlbn 2.50 25.00 Glory fif tliB PaoiHc 2 60 CARNATIONS. IVTaad Deau, IVfayor Flneree 2.0O Ilarrisoii'ii White 2.00 Alaska, Meteor 2.00 ROSES. VeUow Kambler, Pink Rambler.. 2 50 26 00 White Uambler 2.60 25.00 Hrldes, Krtdesmalds » 00 Fres. Carnot J. 00 All First Class Stock. ALVAH L.REYNOLDS, Madison, N.J. T8gg. The American Florist. 1305 Some Things You Want To^^ RUDBECKIA Golden Glow,3>^-in.,fineJ4.00 STATICE Armeria, Lea Kent, in full bloom, 3ii.-in 3.00 SALVIA Splendens, 2-in ,. 2 00 FUCHSIA, Speciosa, 3;^-in., in bud and bloom S.OO AGERATUM, white, 3>^-in., full bloom 3.00 " blue, 2-in 2.00 CANDYTUFT, Empress, 2-in 2.00 Double DAISIES, in bloom 1.00 ZINNIA, seedlings, 2-in 1.00 ASTER, Comet, pink, white.carmine, 2-in. 1.00 EDWARD B. JACKSON. "'t?gg'°- Flowering Plants SSS ^ tions, Hardy Annual, China Pink; Pansy mixed, Phlox Drum- mondii, White and Mixed; Sweet William, Wall- flower and others. From seed bed, 26c. per 100. If by mail, add 10 ots. extra. HEUANTHUS MUL.TIFLORUS, 2'/s-iiRli pots, $3.00 per 100. ENGLISH IVY, good, I ye.-ir old, 2yi-uK.h pots, $2.00 per 100. LEMON vmRBENAS. strong plants, 3-inch pots, $^,00 p.T ItX). CHRYSANTHEMUMS, in var., 2H-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; $ln.00 per 1000. CASH. "Wimi OIII3BE.. CELERY and other vegetable plants. Send for R. VINCENT, Jr., &'sON, White Marsh, Md. 100,000 ROOTED VIOLETS! AT A BARGAIN. p*,r lOtlU Princess of Wales, strung' rooted cuttings $5.00 California, ■• '* " 4.00 Lu France. " " " ....10.00 Ebles Giant, the greatest single violet in cultivation, htrong rooted cuttings 7.50 Lady Hume Campbell, strong rooted cuttings 5.00 Marie Louise, " " " 5.00 Farquhar, " ^' " 5.00 Write for prices on potted plants; all sizes in stock. S.'itisfbction guaranteed or money refunded. THE VIRGINIA FLORAL CO., C. & O. R. R., - - LINDSAY, VA. Florists' Stock for Bedding Alternauthera, Coleus, Geraniums. Pansies, Daisies, Verbenas, Fuchsias. Salvias, etc., etc. Write for prices. Florists when in Milwaukee are in- vited t«) look over our stock. ARCHIE MIDDLEMASS, 1019 Forest Home Ave., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 100,000 Aster B^S^'^ Ol'\n-ic- I Queen of the Market, Truffaufs rInlllN' Perfection, Giant Comet, Vic- ■ lUii ».v» ■ jjifj.^ jj^j Semple's Branching, in BEST mixed colors. Semple's in separate col- ors, at .SO cts. per 100, by mail; $3.00 per 1000, 500 at 1000 rate; $2.5.00 per 10,000, by express. This seed is saved from the largest and doublest flowers only. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. CUSTAV PITZONKA, Bristol, Pa. SMILAX..„ From flats 30 cts. per 100 From 2-in. pots $1.00 per 100 SWEET POTATO PLANTS Yellow Jersey $1.25 per 1000 J. W. DAVIS, Morrison, III. Per 100 Coleus, 2»4-tnch. VerechaffeltU, Klondike, Golden Crown. etc SI. 50 Asters. Semple's, white, pink, lavendar and dark crimson. Comei, The Bride, 1000. $2 50, .25 Geraniums, 4-lnch $6.00 .i ti.OO " 2^-lnch 2.50 Heliotrope, 4 Inch XM Petunias. 3 Inch 4.00 CASH PLEASE. CARL HA6ENBURGER, West MentQf, 0. Ml ■ KI^A TOMATO, CAliBAGK, Ul AM I \ CELERY, PEPPER, .Vc. r Lit 11 I Ol '^^'"-'V i" l'"ge lots. J. S. LINTHICUM, Woodwardsville, A. A. Co., Md. Rustic Hanging Baskets. 8-i n., each, 6.5c: 9-in.. each, 76c; 10-in., ea.-h.8.5.-; 12-in.,ea<-.h,$l ; 1-1-in., each, $1.35 " doz.,$7.50; " A.jPF»JL,iAivcK 00., COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS ::.;..;.t.»-! Factory & Office, 339 & 341 Clybourn Ave., Chicago. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! 1500 2-ln 1600 2M 1500 2>J 1000 3 80O3>^ 5004 Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crat« pots In crate, M.r ' 5.26 12 14 Seed pans, same price as pots. _.. ^ of Cylinders for Cut ^'lowers. llauKlnK Baskets. La .. Vases, etc. 10 per cent for cash with order. Address HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. AUGUST RoLKER & goNB. New Tork Agents, 62 DKT 8TRIKT. NEW TORK CITT. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFACTUKKR8 0» Flower Pols. Before buying write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrlghtwood Ave., CHICAGO. ILL. STANDARD FLOWER POTS IH in First Quality. ,per 1000. $2 40 I Z in , " .. 2 75 2% in., " .. 3 35 3 in., " .. 4 70 I Packae:e£ Cream Color. 3H in, per 1000, 1 4 95 4 in., " « 20 5 in., " 10 80 6 in., " 16 60 extra. C. HENNECKE CO.""-^tlf.''" HAIL Eor Insurance Against Damage by Hai* Address JOHN G. ESLER, ■ Soc'y F. H. A.< SADDLE RIVER, N. J. When corresponding with advertisers, mention the Aubkican Florist. Made by IRON RESERVOIR VASES Awn - IRON LAWN SETTEES. Mcdonald BRosM'^'coVas^ Send for Our 1899 Catalogue. Standard Pots ''°'" #of Jmppinr'""" KELLER BROS. Special Attention Given to "^^^~^^^^^~^^^~ Mail Orders, and Special NORRISTOWN, PA. Sizes Made to Order. Price Lists Furnished on Applloatlon. FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD PDTS "i=^ List and SAMPLES FREE. J. 6. SWAHN'S SONS, MINNEA°PO^'|S,'mINN. Standard .96.96 "T^ j FLOWER ItOlS It your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets N. E. WASHINGTON, 0. C. 1306 The American Florist. May 27, Rochester, N. Y. The doctrines of the expansionists are gaining daily converts here and many of those who have not already determined to extend theif glass this season may be expected to do some building before fall. Walt. Salmon will erect one large rose house and a violet house. The E. R. Fry Company will build several houses for general stock and at H. E. Wilson's a considerable addition is contemplated. The J. B. Keller Sons will erect two vio- let houses and an even span house 25x84 for asparagus and similar crops. George J. Keller has opened an annex near the upper entrance to Mt. Hope Cemetery. His main store, adjoining the principal entrance, is the oldest and largest in the city catering particularly to cemetery trade. Trade is very fair and no complaints are heard from any source. J. B. K. Wellington, O.— T. G. Yale has pur- chased his partner's interest in the firm of Townsend & Yale and will make a number of improvements in the plant, which is devoted to general stock for a retail trade. Boston Florist Letter Go. MANTTFACTOBKRS OP FLORISTS' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and var^ nislied, 18x30x13 made in two sectionst one for each size ietter, g:iTen away with first order of 600 letters. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, IVIASS. PURE BONE FLOUR. Bone Phosphate. 6.64)4 PURE DRIED BLOOD. GEO. S. BARTLETT, I successor to ciNcntNATi, o. I Cin'tiDesiccatingCo. 1255-1X57 West Sixtii Street. A. HERRMANN Manufac- tUPCP Send for a price list. 404-406-408-4 10-4 12 E. 34th St. , HEW YORK "o'f Florists' Supplies Florists' Supplies Fiirnisheil ;it lowest prices for Itest quality, Such as: Cape Flowers, Cycas Iieaves and Wreaths, Funeral Shaves, Wire Frames, Metal 'Designa, Flower Bas- kets, Fern Dishes, etc. Catalogue free. AUGUST RiJLKER & SONS. 52 Dey St., New York. John Conley & Son, Mannfactnrers of 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET, ^miiiHiiii 'iimiiiiiiiiim^imiHiiiimiiiiiiiHiimm^iiiiimiiiiiiiiiHmHiHiy UP AGAINST IT.... in a few days! What? Why, the School Graduation and JUNE WEDDING season. J-J-J- Where are your baskets ? Look them over and see if you do not need a ship- ment of fresh 1899 styles, just to keep up with your competitors. We can replenish your stock in quick time for we have the goods right here. Take some CYCAS WREATHS, DOVES, METAL DESIGNS and RIBBON INSCRIPTIONS. Our kind sell like hot cakes.^J*.5*J*J*J* We have everything you need in the supply line, and you get bottom prices when you order from I fl. BflYERSDORFER & GO., I 50 to 56 North Tourth Street, FHILADELPniA, PA. g ,.YOU WANT THIS.. FOR DECORATION DAY Vase for the Cemetery. THE CLARA CEMETERY VASE ^^^?J.^c* w!pike'^'' A Receptacle for Flowers, Long Needed for the Cemetery. The ( 'LARA VASE for use at the Cemetery Is a handsome as well as one of the inoBt useful articles ever placet! on the market. Ills absolutely a new thing ami tabes the place of all the old tin cans, bottlus arid various old truck that are usually found In the cemetery for holding tlowers. and prove such a disgrace where everything else 1b beautiful and ornamental. It Is composed of solid glass and stands about twelve Inches high. The lower end Is sharp-pointed so It can be embedded about six Inches In the ground and stand Hrm. It will hold sufficient water to keep the flowers fresh and sweet, and will accom- modate flowers with long as well as short stems. The VASB is beli- sbaped and the top has a diameter of about Ave Inches. The VASE Is sold at a very low price and Is within the reach of all classes. It 1b very strong and well made and can not be broken by rough handling. Prices, delivered to railroads or express companies In Chicago: One dozen $3 50 Three dozens at 3.26 Five dozens at 3 .00 Samples sent on receipt of fifty cents (50c.) each. These ^ASBS will retail In the ' ereby giving the dealer a profit oj Investment. Address all orders to VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO: 84 & 86 Randolph St. NEW YORK: 14 Barclay St. ESTABUSHED 1866 EMILSTEFFEMS> SUCC.™ N.STEFFEMS. ^NDSTEFFENSBROS. M:^^^^M^sTum^^^ Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON. OHIO. "NICOMITE"! (PATENT.l Vapor Insecticide. A Certain Killer of RED SPIDER, GREENFLY and Other Insect Pests. THE TOBACCO WAREHOISING AND TRADING CO., — . Agents w.uud LOUISVILLE. KY. SUCCESSFUL SELLERS are the successful growers who advertise inJtj^J^^^jtjt,^ im ■ '"•T AMERICAN FLORIST i8gg. The American Florist. 1307 London, Ont. RUSH OF WORK AFFORDS THE OPPORTUN- ITY FOR AN INCREASE IN CHARGES. With the beautiful soring weather comes a demand for bedding plants, which promises to eclipse all previous years. Now is the time for our local flo- rists to adopt uniform prices for their stock and for all spring work, such as filling window and veranda boxes, vases and hanging baskets. The wire frame baskets are used here and to fill an aver- age one it costs $1.50, including moss, soil, labor and plants, for which we receive 50 cents. Other spring work is done at correspondingly low figures, the excuse generally made being that "if I don't do it at those prices the other man will." It is time the florists of this city band themselves together for their mut- ual good. I doubt if there is any other city where the florists are so entirely out of harmony. At a recent meeting of the city council estimates were brought in for the enlarg- ing of the greenhouses at Victoria Park, also for a new system of heating. I'ark Ranger Grant has promised that the beauty of the park shall surpass all former years. J. Gammage & Sons will remodel their propagating house and double its capac- ity, and the Western Fair board are remodeling the agricultural and horti- cultural buildings at the fair grounds. The horticultural exhibition has become an important factor to the fair and at a recent meeting of the horticultural com- mittee, of which W. Gammage is a mem- ber, A. G. Stephens was present as a visitor to offer suggestions for the revision of the prize list, some of which were adopted. Forest City. BRANCH WAREHOUSES: Kearney and Wetttide Avei., Jertey City, N. J. Jackson Av. & Pearton St.. Long Island City, N. Y. Propagating Sand^-^- Shipped in any quantity. Also FIRE BRICK for Boiler Setting. and PORTLAND CEMENT for Greenhouse Floors. The GARDEN CITY SAND CD. Dept. F., 188 Madison St., Long Distance 'phone. CHICAGO, ILL. Cypress Greenhouse Material. We are the pioneers in Clear Cypress Greenliouse 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 frying to reap what we sowed, but we have the experience and are recognized as experts in greenhouse construction. Write for Circuli or Estimates. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO GflRLflND'S GflST IRON GUTTER. Will increase the life of Greenhouses loo per cent. Write for circular. No ice accumulation. No breakage of glass. Will increase bench- space 5 per cent. GEO. M. GflRUND. IRON gutter construction. Des Plaines, III. ^■Wt«- ><»i- *•»'*• It »«-ltfMt#->fc-jfc»JI NIKOTEEII _r DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE 1 W PLANTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT FLORISTS-^ ^r USED FOR FUMIGATION OR SPRAYINC; INDOORS OR t<;W0UT- zoo LBS. or TOBACCO IN ONE PINT OFDIKOim Ml| SOLD BY StEDSMtN CIRCULAR FREE-i L SKABCURA DIPCO.CniCAGO. i QUICKLY Does IT. W |jg-^*v*>iK-»<*<>>.iK-w.*t>#»»c^K jir>' us*-(i 'Xt'-nsively by Greenhousemen as Mains for Hot Water Heating Plants and for sundry other purposes. We have all sizes and If-n^'ths. Note Our Prices: 2-inch diain.'ter. p.-r ft., 4c: 3-in. diameter, per ft., 5c; 4-in. diameter, per ft., 7c. Write for Catalogue No. A 94. W.' can save yon mon.'V -.n Pipe. Roof- ing, Lumber. Sash. Paint, Boilers. Etc., Etc. In addition to the material securfd In (iMinaiitliog buildiues, we are constantly buyicK entire stocks of MerchuDdlse and Supplies at aherilVs* and Ke- celverft' Sales. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO.. West 35th and Iron St9., - CHICAGO. JENNINGS BROS., JENNINGS IRON BENCH FITTINGS. NO THREADS. NO ANGLE IRONS. NO NAILS. a Send for CiitaloKue. OIney, Phila., Pa. Boilers sk^:^ For GREENHOUSES. See our Catalogue. W Hot Water. 1308 The American Florist. May 27, Index to Advertisers. Advertising Rates. . . . 12;i2 AUen J K 1297 , American Gardening. 1304 ; Ley.lohnH.. American Rose Co .129;) i:i(JO 1301 II Amllng B C 12% Bailer V A LTO BartlettGecp 8 1306 BaB8ett& Washburn. 1295 Bayeradorfer H & Co.l30ti BentheycSCo 12'.)5 Berbee P II Berger II U & Co.... 1298 Bernlng II G 1291J Blanc A & Co 1303 Bobblnk & Atkins.... 1301 Boston lyetter Co 130i; BradshawO K 129f Budlong J A IZIo 1301 Burkl K 1301 Burpee W Atlee & Co II CannodyJ D Ill Chadwlck Chas 1299 Chicago Carnation 001299 Chicago Wrecking Co i:iU7 Cincinnati Cut Fin Col2'.« Clark Wni A * Son 13U2 Clncas A Boddlngton II conard & Jones Co. . .Wim Canley John ES. our delecUon. Rood quality, 3.00 CARNATIONS, common I.OO ■• select 1.00 1.50 " fancy 2.00 3.00 Jhideo ^Tade. which WHEAT SHEAVES 19-21 E. RANDOLPH, ST. CM I C A G O effect June 5. 1899. Per 100 SWEET PEAS 50c ALYSSUM 25C CALLAS S6.00SI0.0O SMI LAX 20.00 ASPARACUS, per String 60-75C COMMON FERNS, per 1000 $3 AOIANTUM, veryfine I.OO CVCAS LEAVES, each 50-65-75C-SI. 00 f the Finest selected Stock, strictly fresh and up to We are working night and day to fill our orders, we find increasing every day. All Florists want them. PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., Ltd., . „, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, Long Dis'ance ,-• , o c • < 'Phone 2157. Consignments boucited. Ho. 705 Penn Ave., FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. wk.te fob pb.ce l,bt. »"■■■■ — PITTSBURG. Pi. Wbol^ale flower/\arKgt) CiNorNNATi, June 1. Boaes, Beauty, select 25 CO medium 10.00016 00 Bride, Brtdesmald 3 «m 4.U0 Meteor 4.00® 6.00 Perle 3 00 Cmmatlons "6® I.OO fancy 1.50® 2.00 Lily of the valley ' "" Sweet Peas., Stocks Gladiolus Smllax Adlanttun Common ferns., 4 00 .60 2.0U 4 00 12.50 1.00 .15 8 00 Harrisll. Callas » ou Daisies .35 ST. Loms, June 1. Boses, Beauty 5 00@35 00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 2.00® 0.00 " Perle 2.00® 4.00 Carnations 1.50® 3 00 Bmllax 20.00 Adlantum 1.00 VsparaKus SO.OOSIo.OO Harrisll 5 00 Sweet Peas .75 MiiiWAirKiCE. June 1. Roses, Beaaty.long perdoz. 3.00® 4 OO medium " " 1.50® 2.60 short " " 1.00® 1.60 Bride, Bridesmaid 4 00® 6 00 " Perie 4 00® e.OO Meteor 4.00® 6.00 CarnBttons, f anoy 2.50,3 3.00 Kood stock 1.60® 2 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4.00 - - - -~ :.oo Sweet Peas.. Pajonles- .. Gladiolus.. i 00 5.0O® 7 CO Daisies 40® .75 Lonulflorum 10.00 cmCA.GO. OUR SPECIALTIES: ORCHIDS, HIGH-GRADE ROSES, CARNATIONS and VIOLETS. ~ull Line FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Seeds, Bulbs, Hardy Stock. ^mmmmmmfmmmmmmmmmfimtmmmmmmfmfim nGIVE US YOUR ORDER For Decoration Day! Benthey&Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ^^Consignments solicited Galax Leaves AND LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS for Spring and Summer use. Write for prices to HARLAN P. KELSEY, 1106 Tremont BIdg.. BOSTON. MASS. Remember us to our advertisers. Wbol^^ale flower/\arl^fe CHICAGO. June 2. BOBCB, Beanty. extra lont;, per doz. 3.00 ailnoh •• •• 2.(X1&2,60 20 ■■ " " 1.60ia.2.0U 15 " " '■ 1.00®1.50 12 '■ " •• .75®! 25 8 •' " " 50(»1 UO Bride 3 Uuo 4.00 BrldeBmald 3 OO® 4.00 Perle 3.00® 4.00 Meteor 300® 4 UO Carnations 1 50® 2 00 fancy 3 00 Lily of the yaUey 5.00 Sweet Peas 50® 1.00 PajODles 2.00® 4.00 Marguerites .50® .75 MliiDonette 2 OO Adlantnm 60® 1 00 Common ferns 25® .40 Galax leaves .2ii Smllax 10 00®15.00 Asparagui. .-. 36.0U@Si0.UU Say: " Saw it in the Flobist." E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- CUT FLOWERS > Hunt's Flowers V Qo Everywhere j 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CniCAGO. Wholesale Dealers and AaaA djku««ftH ington St., Chicago. Write for special Quotations on large orders. WHOLESALE GROWER OF ROSES. DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street. 1. G. PRINCE & CO. WHoiesaie Gut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. E. C. AMLINQ Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. ....CHICAQO. KENNIGOTT BROS. GO. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. 42-4'* RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. VVIRB WORK A SPECIALTY. WIETOR BROS. SUCCESeOBS TO ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS 51 WABASH AVENUE, Headquarters ....CHICAGO 1320 The American Florist. June 3, %mm\ k fmml Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. .ror JINE WEDDINGS, a choice selection of Orchids and Valley. Open Day and Night from 12:01 a. m. Honday to lo p. m. Saturday. AMERICAN BEAUTIES our specialty. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. BOSTON... ^ FLOWERS Wholesale Depot for all Elorists' Supplies. PiTlo^ I.rl8t:s xan^Lll^d.. GT :Broir*x«lel"i]r siuck, ^.•,. ,,iir line laurel Wreaihs Princess Pine, Mosses "f all kinds. FINE LAUREL FESTOONING. $5.00 per lOOO yds. All order bv wire or CROWL FERN CO. mail promptly niled. 27 Beacon St . BOSTON. .If your.. Business Methods are right you can make a profit on an advertisement here. Wbol^ale power/\arKjfe Philadblphia, May 31. Rosea. Tea. 3 Beauty , extra 30. - • 10 00® 6.00 00025. 00 C0al2.00 firsts. " seconds. , Carnations 75(3> 1 OU fancy 1 -SO® 2.00 Lily of the Tftiiey.. AsparaKUB Smllax 15 Adlantum t Mignonette 1. Boston, May 31. Boses, Beauty, select 12 " " ordinary 2 " Jacq. Brunner 4. Brlae. Bridesmaid, Meteor 2. Carnations, ordinary fancy 1 Lily of the valley. Mignonette 1. narrlBll lilies 4 Callas 6. Stocks I hweet Peas gplraea 1 00® 4 00 60.00 (0(920.00 OU 1.60 00® 2.00 Adlantum. .00®16.00 00® 8.00 0O®12 00 .00® 5 00 10® 1 60 00@ 20.00 60.00 1.00 - HEADQUARTERS OUSTER** GIVE US A TRIAL.' WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. lirU C irACTIIIIS wholesale com- nnii ri IVAdlinUi mission Florist, 481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, II2S PINE STREET, .^ ST. LOUIS, MO. ^' A complete line of Wire Dealgras. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3 J 34 Olive Street, ^ ,^ .^ St. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. Teil them where you saw the advt. EBWARD REID, wnoiesaie Fiorisi. 1526 RANSTEAD STREET, Long Distance 'Phone. PHILADELPHIA. Dumont & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Carnations a Specialty -i^J^J^ 1305 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. Telephokb 3922 D. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESILE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Long Distance Phone 1-41-26 D. Consignments of Roses. Carnations. Violets solicited. Milion W. Woodroffe & Go. Successor to WM. C. SMITH, Wholesale Florist^ 1604 LUDLOW STREET. ■^ PHILADELPHIA. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, 17 N. JUNIPER STREET. ^"""p^'o^^rs^A. PHILADELPHIA, PA. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. SHIPPING LIBELS '-^ Cut Flowers# Size 49^x6 inches, printed in red on gum- med paper with leaf adopted by the S. A. V. Price with your card, SCO, i^.Ki: 1000.14.50. Sainple.s free. LLECTRO OF THIS LFAF, POSTPAID, $1.25. American Florist Co., CHICAGO. iSgg. The American Florist. 1321 THOMAS YOING, Jr. Wholesale Florist, 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Decker, Blauvelt Co. • WHOLESALE FLORISTS • 42 "West 28th Street, NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Shipping; orders will receivf Telephone 2387-l8th St. prompt and careful attention. Top Grade BEAUTIES, BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS. Extra Carnations. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. WALTER F. SHERIDAN. -^^m FLORIST 39 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. Price List on application. J. K. ALLEN, Wholesale Florist. Special Stock of BEAUTY. BRIDE AND BRIDESMAID ROSES. 67 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. ^^Prlce Lists on appllcalion. JOHN TOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice cut flower stock. SI W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. Price list on application. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 1054-3R. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-4I2 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every MomlnG: DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Mention the American Florist. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to your advantas^e. WM. H. GUNTHER. 30 West 29th Street. 'Established 1891. Tel. 1619-38. G. E. BRADSHAW, UUT rlOWulS COMMISSION 117 WEST 30th STREET, 'Consignments Solicited. NEW YORK. Choice Carnations Choice Roses J* .^ Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^ale flower/\arK^ Niw YOKK, May 31. Roses, Beaaty select 10 ordinary 2 " Ulrlch Brunner, Jaeq 3 Bridesmaid. Bride, Meteor 1. " Morgan, CuslD, Perle I Carnations '' fancy 1. Lily of the valley Uarrlsll llUles 3 Mignonette 1. Sweet Peas Cattley as 35. Smllax 15 Asparatrus Adlantam Buffalo, June 1. Boses, Beauty 3, " Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 2. " Perle, Nlptaetos 2. Kalserln 2. Carnations, ordinary " fancies , I. Uly of the vaUey 3. Smllax 15. Adlantnm 1. Hardy Ferns Galax leaves Asparafms 5n Uarrlsll 6 Callas 5 Mignonetto 1. Sweet Peas.. Gladiolus.. Pieonles... OC@20.(10 .00® S 00 00®i2.00 00@ 5 OO 00® 2 00 35® .50 00® 2.00 50® 1 00 00® 4 OO 10® 2 00 .25 00 Commission Florists 48 W«st 28th St., NEW YORK. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. Please mention the American Florist. ROSES SWEET PEAS LILffiS JULIUS LANG 53 WEST Both STRttf NEW YORK CARNATIONS Telephone 9J«8. Mention the American Florist. TheNewYork Gut Flower Do. 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. M. A. HART, GoRimission'''U"' Cut Flowers, 44 WEST 29th street, NEW YORK OITY. THE BEST MARKET IN NEW YORK. ■Phone 1307 3Sth St. ford Bros... ij< ^Wholesale Florists II] West Both Street, NEW YORK. Consignments Solicited. Telephone, 260 38th SL ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦ j ELECTROS... 4> X f ror Catalogue Purposes, x X \Tr/^ have a large assortment of ^ ^ Vv strictly high-class halftones of a X which we can supply electros suitable X X for catalogue illustration. If you need X X anything in this way, state your re- X 2 quirements and we will submit rroofs X X of the illustrations in stock X Price for cash only 15 cents per square inch. THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dtarborn St., CHICAGO. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ FILL YOUR ORDERS FOR FINE "W^ -g r\ 'W'^W , BEAuriEs Law. L. lioran, M^tice RIDES WHOLESALE FLORIST. vr ^ Number. iRIDESMAlDS 'rides ^^ carnations write for Price list. 47 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Plnase mention American Florist wheu writing. 1322 The American Florist. June J, The ^eed TRS[E>b. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. BVBRETT B. CLARK. Pres. : Jos. A. BOLGIANO, l8t Vloe-Pres. ; 8. F. WILLARD, Wettaersfleld. Conn., Secy Adam Currie, of Milwaukee, will make a trip to Europe, starting this month. A CALL is cut ior a meeting of whole- sale seed dealersin New York Cityinjune. William Dalwig, of Milwaukee, will rebuild his seed store this summer. As was rumored recently Hagemann & Meyer have located at 55 Day street, New York, removing from Philadelphia. Caladium bulbs have sold out cleaner than ever this season though the larger sizes can seldom be found at the end of the season. Replanting of corn has been found more necessary than usual this season; cool weather and rains have made condi- tions unfavorable. Visited Chicago: R. J. Trumbull, of Trumbull & Beebe, San Francisco, Cal., Chas. P. Braslan, San Jose, Cal.; Chas. Lochner, with Suzuki & lida. New Y'ork. R. J. Trumbull, of Trumbull & Beebe, San Francisco, has invented and will soon put on the market a new hand ■weeder; it has a cutting edge of saw-like teeth about one and one- fourth inches long. Pay day, June 1, for seedsmen, while no longer so generally known as a set- tling day as in former years, is, neverthe- less, a date ior closing most winter and spring accounts. It is thought that the present date finds the trade generally in better condition than for several years. French Bulb Report. The French Bulb Syndicate writes under date of May 17 regarding the crop and outlook in southern France substantially as follows: The crop of freesias will be good, equal to or better than last year; the winter not having been severe the proportion of large sizes will be about as in 1898. All other French bulbs will be in abundant supply, but the larger sizes of Paper White Narcissus Grandiflora and White Roman hyacinths will be scarcer than expected. Though the production of French bulbs has increased yearh', we as both grow- ers and merchants, cannot approve of the conduct of those French merchants who have offered bulbs at prices below the actual cost of production and at which they could not be grown and profitably sold in future years. Fair prices are a recompense to growers for careful culti- vation, without which buyers will be dis- appointed in the grade of stock furnished. Of course with increased production prices cannot be high but they must, we believe, be slightly higher for the best interests of both grower and buyer. Los Angeles. DEVELOPMENT OF water ON THE LOWER PACIFIC COAST.— LOCAL DEALERS MAKE A PROTEST TO WHOLESALERS.— STIFF PRICES ON PALMS.-SHORT SUPPLY. — PER- SONAL AND OTHER JOTTINGS OF INTEREST TO THE TRADE. Since horticulture has been established every year there has been a shortage of water, sometimes so great that crops have been materially reduced, yet recent developments show there are under- ground rivers and lakes all over this southern country. Within a j'ear enough water has been developed to irrigate ."i0O,O0O acres of land and doubtless in most places an abundance of water can be had to grow any crop. This should be of vast importance to the seed and florist trade as under such favorable con- ditions many seeds and bulbs can be grown here which we now buy from Europe I have been requested to ask the trade for protection for the local nurserymen and florists against a man of means who has built a greenhouse for his private use. In order to stock it cheaply he subscribed for a trade paper (not this one), asked for and received wholesale catalogues and has been buying at just the same prices that commercial florists have to to pay. Some of the local dealers are so indignant that they declare they will withdraw their patronage from the wholesale houses that will fill orders for private parties at trade prices. Our leading growers of palms and orna- mental plants have been requested to bid on furnishing stock that will make about two carloads for shipment to the Gulf states. We understand pretty stiff prices were quoted as the stock called for is in good demand and supply is light. George Compere, who lately returned from Honolulu, is warning the public to be on the lookout ior the Japanese beetle that is doing such tremendous damage to the eucalyptus and citrus trees on the islands. An arrangement has been made where- by Prof Koeberle. of Honolulu, will visit Australia to search for predaceous para- sites to destroy scale and other pests. California and the Hawaiian government will jointly bear theentireexpenses of the trip. Mrs. J. A. Acklin, whose husband grew the first vegetables in the Klondike, started north to join her husband last week. Her latest advices from Dawson were that Messrs. Acklin & Morley have their greenhouses in operation, princi- pally to advance vegetable plants. Capt. F. Edward Gray, of '.he Ingleside Nurseries, is fitting up an elegant store- room on Broadwav, one side to be used for plants and cut flowers, the other ior confectionery. The popular store on Spring street will be continued but the Captain also wants the Broadway trade. H. F. Shorting & Co., of South Pasa- dena, are supplying the Los Angeles parks with some rare varieties of eucalyptus. This firm makes a specialty of the orna- mental and useful trees and have a collec- tion of one hundred varieties. Thesenew sorts will take the place of the common Eucalyptus globulus, a large number of which were planted while the parks were in their infancy. Louis J. Stengel, the veteran nursery- man of East Los Angeles, has been mak- ing large shipments to Old Mexico. H. Wilfrid Walker recently received some fine young plants of cocos and ken- tia and a large lot of palm seeds from England and several hundred pounds of Dioon edule from Mexico. Ernest Braunton, the cactus specialist, was wedded last week to a most estimable young lady of this city. We hope all the thorns they may find through life will be on the cacti. D. R. W. Tuberose Bulbs. DWARF PEARL, good medium size, per too, $1.00. Ne*Y.,k:VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago: 14 Karcluy l!»l. K4-)«i IEaiicIuIjiIi SI. ESTABLISHED 1802 S SEEDS JUST ARRIVED .Zl^^. Gycas Revolula Stems frcm 6 to 15 inches long, ttx PRICE, $9.00 Per 100'Lbs. J.IVI.THORBURN&CO. i-inch pots, 3 for 25 cts.; $1.00 per dozen. $5.00 per 100; 25 at 100 rate. C. EISELE, nth and Jefferson Sts., PHILlDELPHIl, PI. PRIZE ADVERTISEMENT in previous issues. Two sample seedling Carnation plants sent free by mail on receipt of ten cents. Send for circular. See our other advertisements. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, D. C. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS JOIjIET, IXjXj. CARNATION Cuttings an soia Field-grown stock for fall delivery. F. DORNER & SONS CO., La Fayette, Ind CARNATION CITTINGS All sold. AVe are bookiu^ orders for field-grown siock. Ceo. Hancock St Son, Crand Haven, Mich. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings all sold and planted out e.\cept Emily Pierson and Silver Spray. If you want any stock of these varieties you will do well to write me. CHAS. CHADWIOK, Lock Box II. CRAND RAPIDS. MICH> LAST CHANCE. 5000 Scott. McGowan and Portia, from soil, at $10> p.-r lOUO; fine STOCK. 5000 Calitornia and Lady Campbell Violets, strong runners for planting out. at $6 per 1000. 2000 Ampelopsis Veitchii. dormant, pot-grown, 1 year 3 cts,; 2. year 6 CIS. tOOd Vinca Variegata. strong, 2'i-inch, $3 per lOO. 600 at 1000 rates. Ca8h with Order. BENJ. CONNELL, Florist. West Crove, Pa. Fine large plants in 4-inch pots. Tr^ ^— V T». ^s» Woottons, Brides, .■lCV_FcS^fV«^4 Maids, Ueauties,. Meteors. Belle Siebrecht and Perles, in 2-in. l>ot.s. line stock. Write GEO. A. KUHL, PEKIN. ILL. SUCCESSFUL SELLERS are the successful growers who advertise inJ*Jtjt^J*JitMJ* — THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 1324 The American Florist. June 3^ The CtuRSERY T^^e. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. The Chicago Beach Hotel will be the headquarters of the nurserymen during their annual convention, to be held in Chicago June 14-15. Some Effects of Last Winter on Nurseries and Orchards in Iowa. "My cherry trees blossomed full, but are now withering and apparently dying. What is the matter?" This is the gist of of many queries, both verbal and writ- ten, received at this office during the past ten days or two weeks. The matter here is root killing. What is root killing? It is a much less familiar term in nursery parlance than that of winter killing, which is always understood to mean kill- ing back of the growth of the last season to a greater or less extent. There was not very much more winter killing in <^entral Iowa last winter than usual. It is true that in northern Iowa Domestica and Japanese plums and some of the ten- der Chickasaw varieties were considera- bly killed back, but not to a startlingly unusual extent. To return to the root killing phase of the question, the roots of trees are occa- sionally destroyed by frost when the sur- face of the ground remains bare during winter and when this condition is at- tended by severe cold. This condition is said to have occurred thirty-two years ago in Iowa, was also noted during the severe freeze of '79 and 'SO in Europe and caused considerable damage in Can- ada during the winter of '94 and '95. Trees injured by root killing frequently <3o not manifest their condition until after the blossoming and leafing stage. That is to say, the twigs and tops may be plump and apparently healthy; may, and usually do, bear blossoms and throw out leaves, but after exhausting the amount of stored food in the buds and twigs, the leaves wither and die with the entire tree. The conditions which cause root kill- ing, as stated before, are severe frosts on bare ground, unprotected by vegetation or nature's mantel, snow. The greatest amount of root killing occurred in Iowa through the central portion. It was principally confined to a strip 40 or 50 miles wide running east and west along the center line. As we approach the north tier of counties in the state we find less and less injury from this cause, owing to a continuous snow covering during the winter. In the southern por- tion of the state the frost was less severe and only the tenderer fruits, such as peaches, Japanese and Domestica plums were, as a general rule, badly killed, although nursery stock on clean, culti- vated ground suffered even to the south line of the state. A letter received a day or so ago from a county one tier north of the cental line of the state says "clover and bull thistle all killed in this locality." Very little clover is left in any part of the state. There will be less regret that bull thistle has met with the same fate. The great- est injury to the fruit interest of the state has been in the destruction of nursery stock and newly planted orchards. Root grafted apples are badly killed. Budded apples are, so far as I can learn by ob- servation and examination, in a worse condition than the root grafted stock. However, there are very few apples prop- ) agated by budding in the state. In the case of the root grafted apple we find the stock— that is to say, the piece of root to which the scion is spliced — entirely dead. We find the roots thrown out from the scion dead, but the scion part of the stock itself is usually alive, and an encouraging ieature of the case at the present time is that this live scion is mak- ing attempts to throw out roots, and I have no doubt that a large number of apple trees in well cultivated nurseries will, by the time next fall comes around, be entirely on their own roots. \ ery little difference can be noted regarding the amount of injury sustained by the different varieties. The initial damage seems to be about the samein all cases, but at the present time great dit- ference can be noted in the recuperative powers of the diff'erent varieties. The hardier varieties are now showing up best. There was more life in the scion part of the root and this is now throw- ing out rootlets. Then again some vari- eties, as Virginia and other crabs, root readily from the scion. Cherries on Mahaleb and Mazzard stocks are often killed outright. 1 am not quite satisfied that there is very much difference in the hardiness of these two stocks. The sand cherry (Prunus pumila) will make a good record for itselt this year as a hardy stock for the plum and cherry. I have not yet found an instance where it has been injured, and Japanese plums on American stocks are dying, while on sand cherry stocks they have set fruit on the college grounds. The ultimate effect of this sand cherry stock upon the fruit, together with collateral considerations, are questions that need further study. It certainly sprouts badly in the orchard where the roots are cut by the culti- vator or plow. It is also said to dwarf the fruit grown upon it. A curious thing in connection with the root killing is observed in the destruction of such a hardy variety of cherry as the Bessarabian on its own roots. Seedling plums have also suffered in many places to a serious extent. The Myrobolan plum stock is, in most places in the region indicated, killed. Mari- ana frequently killed, but generally in a better condition than last. Americana in better condition than Mariana, but yet often killed outright, as is the case at Ames on the college grounds, where the sand cherry is sound and uninjured. There is little difference in the amount of injury sustained by the various kinds of apple stock where the ground was bare and the freezing severe. Where the ground was protected and the frost therefore less keen, such varieties as the Virginia crab, Yel- low Siberian crab and Shields crab, are making vigorous attempts to re root themselves. Other kinds, such as Jon- athan, Ben Davis and the like, are largely dying out. The pear roots have been mostly injured by root killing for two or three inches below the collar. Few ot these will recover. Peaches are generally killed out. There were very few peach blossoms in Iowa this j'ear. In the southeast part of the state the Friday peach on its own roots has wintered fairly well in protected sit- uations. The damage to grape vines will be enormous. \Vhere the ground was bare in the central portion of the state the vines are injured beyond recov- ery. Rogers' hybrids. Concord and its seedlings are all badly killed. I find in many cases in the timber along the streams that the native yines are dead and in other cases starting very slowly. Blackberries often killed top and root. Blackberries suffered more than any of the so-called small fruits. Raspberries, red and black, frequently contradict each other in their ability to stand frost. Sometimes the reds are in the best condi- tion and again the blacks have the advantage. About fifty per cent of the strawberries are killed, even where heav- ily mulched. What can be done for nursery trees? The most sensible course to pursue at the present time appears to be somewhat as follows: Cut back the tops of the trees to relieve the drain upon the lessened root system. Keep the ground well cultivated in order to retain all the moisture possi- ble. Mound or hill up to the base of the tree in order to encourage the emission of the roots from the scion. As stated before, many of the more recently planted orchards in well cultivated grounds will die. Many of the older trees are killed and the greater portion of them weak- ened and injured. The moist weather of the past three weeks has been of inesti- mable benefit to the fruit grower of cen- tral Iowa. If the weather had been dry accompanied by scorching winds as is sometimes the case in spring, the injury would have been immensely intensified. What will be the effect on the nursery business? The experience of the past winter will probably result in closing out many of the sniaU nurseries of the state. Nurseries managed by men who were not nurserymen in the sense of having had wide practical experience in the business and who engaged in it possibly from the money making standpoint alone, with- out real love for it and lacking the per- sonal qualities essential to success. The tree growing aspirations of such men will probably be quenched. The immedi- ate effect onthetrade will be an increased demand for trees. The larger nurseries will undoubtedly make provision to meet this demand; theprobability is thatmany one year old plants will be sent out next year. Such winters as these are useful in a way. They keep men from becoming too enthusiastic over varieties and classes of fruit which succeed well so long as the winters are mild and the seasons favorable. They teach nurserymen and fruit growers in the Mississippi valley that the question of adaptation is one which is not yet thoroughly worked out and they open up a large field for future investigation and study. John Craig. HOME OF CHOICE TREES and Hardy Plants. er>E>/.iAi Tioc * *za'ea Amoena, Rhododendrons. SPECIALTIfcS-, Kalmias, Blue Spruce. NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R. I. Frank Brunton. Mgr t^S^>^':italogi"e tree. HARDY SHRUBS. Assorted in twentv varieties. 1 and 2 year old. fine plants JSO.OO per 1000. Three and four years old, stroiiK bushes $80.00 per 1000. Descriptive cutalogvie and Avholesale price list of ornamental nursery stock for all in the trade. SAMUEL C. MOON. Morrisrille.Bucks Co., Pa. r»l PKAATIC Special otTer, estra fine V/l-l-IIin ■ Iv7 „^|| House-grown. Jacknianui, Henryi, Raiuona, Superba, Alexandra, Duchess, SInie. Velllard, Comtesse Lovelace. Belle of Woking. Gen. Grant, and others, S.V each; $:.>.50 pet do/cn; $::0.W per 100. F. A. BALLER, BLOOMINGTON. ILL. i8gg. The American Florist. 1325 NEPHROLEPIS WASHINGTONIENSIS THIS GRAND NEW SPECIES, now offered, was raised by me from spores three years a^o and named by m-i also. A plant was sent to the Eoval Gardens, Kew, England, and the Director pronounced it to be a variety or Nephrolepis Splendens, which species itself has probably never been known in commerce. During the time my stocic has been growing it has attracted great attention from all visitors. (See report of Mr. Blanc, of Philadel- The Greatest and BEST NOVELTY OF THIS YEAR. phia, January 7, 1899, page 674.) There is no other Fern of its class in cultivation so distinct and majestic. The fronds, remarkably thick and metalli appearance, grow from 7 to 8 feet and more in height, upright and arch gracefully, have a width of from 12 to 15 inches. It is, in short, a most desirable decorative plant as a pot specimen, being very hardy, not at all brittle, and stands exposure to cold as well as to h*at. Its fronds are most valunble for cut- ting purposes, especially for decoration of walls, etc., as they keep green for eight or ten il:i vs. It li;is the further ;i(h Nnt;iLif th:tt if l>\ fi'-'-iilftit thn l»;i ves of a specimen plant are' destroyed or used for cutting, one season's growth will prod u.-.- :i new rrop of liiriZ'-. L:r.M.-ifiil l.'avf^, uh:tt nn ntli- r iJ>-r-inch pots, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000 JOHN WALZ, Roseview, N. Y. FIRST-GLASS ROSE STOCK. (Limited Quantity.) BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, PERLES, METEORS, 3-in., $6.00 per 100; Bridesmaids, 4-in., $10.00 per 100. None better in the market. Address S. S. SKIDELSKY, 1653 No. 7th St., PHILADELPHIA. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. P/EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. The Reading; Nursery , KEADINO, MASS. KflTABT.ISTTEn 1854. ViburnufflTofflentosuffl A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSspecWty Price list and descriptive catalogue on application. REA BROTHERS, Norwood, Mass. AM. BEAUTIES STRONG, CLEAN HEALTHY STOCK. JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa. »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ I I MEKORSa METEORS 6000 fine plants in 2-inch pots, $18.00 per 1000. I WIETOR BROS. 14' Growers of 51 Wabash Ave., ....CHICAGO, t »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Roses. Roses. BRIDES, MAIDS, PERLES, METEORS, out or 3-inoh pots, for $3.00 per 100; $30.00 per lOOU. Fine two to four eye cuttings. The E. HIPPARD CO., - Youngstown, 0. ^%^ ROBT. CRAIG & SON I Roses, Palms f y Oity. »^ic;l->. Golden Gate Rose Plants From soil r»'ady for SVs-iiich pots; 12 plants 50c; 25 plants 81.00; 50 plants $1.50. Special rates on large quantities, ape our previous advertlsemente, also other advs. tn this Issue. Send for circular. AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY, Washington. D. C. Finest Forcing Roses « 35.;. BRIDE $2.50 tA.W BRIDESMAID 2.50 4.0O LA FR.\NCE 2.75 4.00 Also Snupert, Ilermosa, DeGraw, \Vo,ittoi], Xiel, Krui::er .■iiid a full line of roses from .'i . inrli i"'t^, at low prices. Send for prices. Cash with order. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. 100,000 Aster £%=''^ Dlintc I Queen of the Market, Truffaufs rInlllN ' Perfection, Giant Comet, Vic- ■ •uiit.vr ■ joria and Semple's Branching, in BEST mixed colors. Semple's in separate col- ors, at m cts. per 100, by mail; $3.00 per 1000, 500 at 1000 rate; $25.00 per 10,000, by express. Thisseed is saved from the largest and doublest flowers only. SATISFACTION GCARANTBED. CUSTAV PITZONKA, Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist. 1326 The American Florist. June J, Our pasTiMEs. Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and cycling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart. 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass.; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. The Twin City bowlers expect to re- sume their weekly games about July 1, ■when a team lor Detroit will be chosen. The Priz£ Contest in Chicago. Only six players appeared at Mussey's alleys last Friday night to participate in the second series of prize games, in which George Asmus made the phenomenal score of 216. Following the prize games, the results of which are appended, four additional contests were rolled, Messrs. Asmus, Hunt and Henderson playing against the other three, and some very close games were scored, the sides break- ing even. Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. George Asmus 216 138 132 142 157 G. L. Grant 125 141 142 159 142 Alex. Henderson 143 122 144 125 135 John Degnan 127 124 132 130 128 P. J. Hauswirth 132 150 91 103 119 C A. Hunt 108 105 120 141 119 Averages at Denver. The busy season seems to have taken some of the snap out of the Denver bowl- ers for in the last two weeks the only player to reach the 200 mark was John Berry who, in one game, made 244. Arnold Ringier, of Chicago, was a recent participant. Following are the latest averages: Name. May 17. Name. May 24. Robt. Kurth 172 John Berry 188 A. E. Mauff 166 Geo. Brinkert .... 165 Chas. Mauff 162 Robt. Kurth 160 John Berry 162 John Ferris 153 Geo. Zimmer 155 A. M. Lewis 152 Chas. Webb 154 Geo. Zimmer .... 145 Chas. Meyer 152 Cbas. Webb 141 Arnold Ringier ... 150 J. N. Valentine ... 100 Gilbert Scoti 106 H. I. Morris 76 Baltimore Bowlers at Philadelphia. The return match with the Baltimore bowlers was played on the club alleys in Horticultural Hall last Saturday evening and resulted in a victory for the local club. The conditions of the match were best two games out of three. The first game was won by 210 pins and the second by 41. A third complimentary game was rolled and was also won by Philadelphia, with a margin of 1 2C points. A committee of the Philadelphia club met the train at Broad street station and welcomed the Baltimoreans, who were taken to Boothby's restaurant, where, in a private room decorated with palms and pfeonies, the party sat down to a waiting table on which were arranged some vases of Beauty roses, the famous Burton strain. Baltimore was repre- sented by Messrs. President Flitton, Robert Halliday, M. Richmond, R. Lehr, J. Binder, F. Seybold, Jas. McRoberts and O. B. Welsh. The Philadelphians present were President W. K. Harris, John Westcott, George Moss, George Watson, Wm. P. Craig, S. S. Pennock, Chas. Cox, John Walker, John Burton, Edwin Lonsdale, David Rust, H. Dumont, W. J. Baker and Robert Kift. After a substantial repast the party adjourned to the club alleys, where the match was begun. There was quite a crowd of the local men assembled, whose chief pleasure seemed to be to "root" for the Baltimore boys. Edwin Lonsdale was chief howler and bookmaker, offering 2 to 1 on Baltimore with no takers. The favorites were soon bowled over, how- ever, and the first game went to Phila- delphia with a large margin. In the sec- ond Baltimore had the advantage for a time, but Philadelphia spurted at the finish and won the game by 41 pins, thus winning both games and the match. A complimentary game was also won by the local club by a margin of 126 pins. This third game was the highest for both teams and Baltimore's total, 673, would have won the second game. If this had occurred the match would have been much more exciting. George Moss was high man, his average being 172 pins to a game, a fine score to be made in a match. Mr. Seybold, with 146 average, was high man for Baltimore. This is away below his average and does not do him justice. Mr. Seybold was not well and was handi- capped from the run which is two feet HE ASMUS MEDAL. short of regulation length. There were many pleasing incidents and bright sal- lies by the friends of each side; there were brilliant spares which called forth vocif- erous applause or cries of hard luck at bad splits, which, bj' the way, are very frequent on these alleys. There was indi- vidual bowling after the match and the Sabbath morn appeared much too early for the enthusiasts. The score follows: PillLADEr.l'IIIA. Name. Ist. 2d. 3d. Total Walker 148 119 161 428 Baker 135 122 164 421 Kift 132 127 147 406 Westcott 153 136 147 436 Moss 187 150 180 517 Team totals 755 654 799 2208 BALTIMORE. Richmond 107 109 125 341 Lchr 72 116 94 282 Binder 100 98 137 335 Halliday 133 151 150 434 Seybold 133 139 167 439 Team totals 545 613 673 1831 The following is the number of games bowled and the averages of our players for the past month. No game is counted in these averages unless four or more are playing: rlayer. Games. Av. Player. Games. Av. Moss.. . . 48 149 Watson.. . 21 136 Brown ... 38 148 CraiK ... 17 133 Kift. ... 36 145 Gibson 24 130 Walker... 51 141 Habermehl . 38 129 Baker ... 48 141" Rust .... 14 128 Westcott . . 22 140 Kicbnle . . 31 125 Anderson. . 15 136 K. Pittsburgers Practice. Only four enthusiasts appeared at the alleys last Thursday evening. They made the following score: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. J B. Murdoch 194 191 132 179 174 Wm. Lauch 166 1.^8 131 168 156 E. C. Ludwig 115 116 123 224 145 Geo. Oesterle 149 145 134 125 138 G. O. F*hiladelphia Gunners are dinners. The Gun Club members covered them- selves with glory at the state champion- ship shoot at Erie, Pa., on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. A. B. Cart- ledge won the individual championship and the three men, five men, and six men team trophies were also won by the "goodeye" gunners of the Philadelphia club. The scores are not at hand, but three prizes will soon arrive to decorate the cases in the club room, which is the best evidence after all. K. The Asmus Medal. We present herewith a reproduction from a photograph of the gold medal won by George Asmus in the recent series of twenty-four prize games rolled by the Chicago Florists' Bowling Club. This medal was designed expressly for President P. J. Hauswirth and his com- mittee and is a fine example of the gold- smiths' art. It is simple, yet effective, and served to greatly stimulate interest in the game in Chicago and set a precedent which every club can afford to follow. Mr. Asmus, of course, prizes the trophy highly. It was presented to him at the last session of the bowlers and so strengthened his arm that in his very next game he scored 216. Sharon, Pa. ' John Murchie has another good thing in the shape of a white seedling carna- tion, one which, in the opinion of those who have seen it, is destined to become a general favorite among growers. It is still under test, but for size of bloom and length and vigor of stem it is ahead of all the white carnations in the market. Mr. Murchie is in no special hurry to launch it on the market. He reasons that it is best to be sure, doubly sure, before going ahead. At Ed. McConnell's place I beheld seed- lings without number, some good, some very good, and some very, very good. Among the latter there are two, a bright cerise pink, which was appropriately named Brilliant, and one called Superior, blush white in color, which are decidedly meritorious. There is a rumor afloat that Mr. McConnell has an eye on that $5,000 ofiered by Mr. Lawson and that his Brilliant will be in line after that tempting prize. A chat with the genial M. I. O'Brien is both interesting and instructive. That he is invariably busy goes without say- ing. Nevertheless a stroll through his houses was in order and, preceded by the host, I went from house to house, behold- ing Brides, Bridesmaids and Perles that could not possibly be excelled anywhere. Mr. O'Brien is likevi'ise a successful car- nation grower, and taken all in all, it is well worth climbing the hill to see his place. Homo. Canton, Mass. — Peter Barker has been appointed superintendent of Canton Cemetery. Mr. Robt. Hutcheons, recently of Springdale, succeeds Mr. Barker in charge of the Stoughtou greenhouses. l8gg. The American Florist. 1327 We Have Them; None Better. fiooted Cuttings From Sand and ^oil. <]00d strong clean stock ASPARAGtS SPRtNGERII, in 3, 4 ; ORACCNA INDIVISA, 5 and 6-in. pots shipments will be well packed, your orders early. Write us your ' CARNATIONS Wm. Scott . Albertini . . Daybreak . $1.50 per 100 I Alaska . . . . $1.50 per 100 I Genesee . 2.00 " McGowau. . . 2.00 " New York , 1.50 " I Portia .... 1.50 " | Evelina . , nd 6-in. pots. BABY PRIMROSE, 4-in. \ Liberal discounts for liberal orders. We will endeavor to please you. Seni .■ants; we can supply them. -JAMESTOWN, N. Y. NEPHROLEPIS WASHIN6T0NIENSIS ORDERS for this valuable new feru are now requested by the raiser. It is probably the most distinct variety of its class, and will be as extensively grown and admired as its ele- gant companion from Boston. The plant sent to Kew Gardens, Enf:land, for identification was described by the director there as "a variety of N Splendens " a plant known to botanists, but not in commerce. Its habit is boldly upright, fronds covered with silvery scales (very woolly in seedlings), grows seven to ten feet high, broad and massive, and makes a most desirable decorative pot plant. Requires a cool house, grows and propagates freely; is very hardy, not at all brittle, and gives a very fine effect among long stem roses when cut fronds are used. .„„^^.^ (Strongplantsin,5-iii. pots, $3each; »I8pcrdo7.. , a few large plants, PRICE -, :: :; * „ ^^^.. ^,i„o, ,nn landI0inch,$oto$10each. .50' 40 per 100. JOHN H. LEY, Good Hope, Washington, D. C. NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY Dahlias for Planting WK OFFER largest and Best ^°^T,!Pr^.'"pr?e^.'""- CTDOU I^IIIP Finestsnowwhiteshow Dahlia. OlUnnl NinU Large, long stems, extremely profuse bloomer. Strong plants ready, 60c. each; «1.00 per dozen; .$25.00 per 100. SURPLUS STOCK. We grew an immense stock of the new DECORA- TIVE CACTUS DAHLIAS. Have a few thousand left, finest named varieties, which we will close out at $4.00 per 100; strong field roots. ^F"8end for new lUuetrated trade list for 1899 and special tow prices on mixed Dahlias and Dahlias ander color. W. P. PEACOCK. ATGO, N. J. BABY PRIMROSE, 12 for $1.50, $10.00 per 100 by mail. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 25 for$I..W liv iuail.$4 per 100, express. ACALYPHA SANDERI, 12 for $3, 100 for $25 by express. SWEET-SCENTED CALLA, 13 for$l, lUO for $6 by mail. New YELLOW CALLA Lemon Giant, Large bulbs, many eyes, $7.50 for 12. BEGONIAS, Tuberous, $2.50 per 100. A. BLANC & CO., PHILADELPHIA. ADIANTUM from 3-in. pots, ready to shift to 4^in, (S $6.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. GARLAND BROS., Des Plaines, IIL FOR SALE. Palmsand Decorative Plants All sizes, and at all seasons. P.O. Bos 78, A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point, Queensborough, NEW YORK, N. Y. DRACAENA INDIVISA. All sizes of plants, from $10.00 per 100 up. ANNA BOLEYN PINK, Rooted Cuttings from sand, (•» $7.50 per 1000. Cash with order. C. SOLTAU & CO.. «g9 Grant Ave.. JERSEY CITY, N. J. Geranium America cannot be eclipsed for color eficct, habit, floriferousness and beauty. PHOTOS FREE. WITHOUT A RIVAL. READY 1900. HENRY EICHnOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. INTERNATIONAL PRIMULAi This mixture is composed of the most salable colors of Single Flower- ing Chinese Primulas, the best whites, pinks, and reds with a sprinkling of other colors, enough to give a large \ariety of colors. We have taken special pains to make this mixture as complete as possible and unreservedly recommend it to everyone. Price for I Pkt. of 350 seeds, 50o International < 5 pkts. 1750 " $3.00 Primula Mixture / Per 1-16 oz 3.50 250 1000 Seeds Seeds Chiswick Red 60 $1.75 Atrosanguinea, rich red. . . .50 1.70 Alba Magnifica, best white .50 1.70 Rosea, pink 35 Blue, <-lear sky-blue. Alba, pure white Mixed. Ii-oz.,$3.00 Chinese Primula 50 1.70 50 1.50 25 1.00 Double Mixed 150 seeds, 50c. VAUGHAN'S PIIICDADIAC COLUMBIAN UlntnAnlAoi Very finest English, French and German strains; the flowers are extra large, from 7 to 8 inches in circumference and in most brilliant colors. Columbian Cinerarias "b'ou1i§?Ss'ee^f,l^: ^===^^=^=^^^= 3 pkts. for $1.25. CINERARIA HYBRIDA, large flowering mixed, trade pkt., 25c. CINERARIA HYBRIDA NANA, large flowering dwarf, mixed, trade pkt., 25c. CINERARIA, double flowering, trade pkt., 50c. YflUGftflN'S SEED STORE. «''"«c"Al??AS'o"""- Chafer's Prize Hoilyhocks. OUR seed of this has been saved from the finest and largest of double flowers only and will produce flowers extremely double and in the best, brightestand mostdistinctcolors. Sow now. Trade Oz. Pkt. Double Pure White .... M-oz., 25c. 75o. 10c. Lemon Yellow, Pink, Purple Red, Rose, Salmon, Crimson. . each, M oz., 25c. Chafer's Prize Hollyhocks, double Double Hollyhocks. \i ' ' " 14 BARCLAY STREET NEW YORK. 75c. «Lt SUMMER Palm Sale. 41/2 LATANIA, 2;.,-inch, strong, $6 a 100; .$50 a 1000. doz. $3.00; 100 .$22.50 " 4.U0; " 32 00 " 5.00: " 4000 " 9.00; " 70.00 7 " " 12.00; " 94.00 K ENTI A, 514 strong, low stuff, " 12.00; " 98.00 "6 ■' $2.00 to $3.00 each 7 " 3.00 to 5.00 each PANDANDS VErTCHII. 7-inch, $24.00 per doz. — Perfect coloring. 8 to 12-inch, $3 to $5 each PANDANUS DTILIS, 6-in. 75c; 7-in. $1 to $1.50 each: 8-in. $2 to $3 each. Dieffenbachia, 50c. Dracaena Manengeana Lin- deni. 5-inch 75c. Terminalis rosea, etc. 50c. Sword Ferns, 4-inch 110 per 100: 5-in. $20 per 100. Table Ferns, $4 per 100. Fine baskets of Nephro- lepis davailoides furcans, $2 to $5 each. 4000 Ficus elastica, from $25 per 100 to $2 each; will be ready in one month. Visit our place before leaving your order for palms at least, please. We have a block of 200 x 250 feet square of palms for your inspection. ALBERT f ICHS, ^:I^;.^^.^- TF.nMs Net C-1SH. CHICAGO. Pain I at CERANIUMS-iJbl. Grant and Mrs. Pollock, fine stock IQ buil and bloom, il 60 per 100: $40 00 per 1000. COLEUS— *:iOtden Bedder. Verechaffelllland mixed. ■l^_ lii.h |i..ts, *I -.:, per 100: Jl.VOO per ICOO. IRESINE L' lnc-li.$175per luu. ALTERNANTHERA-2-ln pots.S vars. $1 MperlOO. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII-2 years, S:t.26 per lOO. ASPARAGUS ROOTS-2 years, 60c per 100; $4.00 pnr luuu SMILAX-'.'Ve Inch, lac per 100: $i').00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings— Golden Bedder and mixed Coleua.aic per 100: to 00 per 1000. Smilax Seed I inss— Good strong roots from flats ;i6c per 100; s:i uo per 1000. R. I. HART, Mgr.. Box 244, Hackettstown, N.J. SMILflX.... 40,000 PLANTS from pots, $1.50 per 100. SEND FOR SAMPLE. ALBERT IVI. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. FOR SALE CHEAP! 6 Latania Borbonica-in 16-in. tubs, with 12 to 14 perfect leaves. 2 Pandanus utilis, IS-in. tubs, speci- men plants. 500 Adiantum cuneatum, 2-in. pots. 500 Pteris serrulata, " " 200 fine plants, with 3 and 4 leads, of Cattleya Mossiae, Trianae and Gaskelliana. H, F. HALLE, 548 W. Madison St., Chicago. ^^^o-'ok^fi'o™^ BOSTON FERN^*Si;efl8Si Bedding Plants, Dracaena Indivlsa, Ficus. SEND FOH LI.'^T. L, H. FOSTER, 4S King St., DORCHESTER, MASS. 1328 The American Florist. June Sy Fort Smith, Ark. Brockman & Co. have been in business here since 1891, removing from Kansas City to their present location on Van Buren road. They cultivate about fifteen acres of land and have one greenhouse 11x1)0 but are planning the erection of three new houses. They grow a general assortment of bedding plants, but although they have many cold frames in which they grow vegetables and carry the overflow from their greenhouse they are obliged to buy a large portion of the stock to meet the demands of their excel- lent local and shipping trade. They recently opened a down-town store, 506 Garrison avenue. OFFERING OF ROSES. ...TEA.®... Cath. Mermct. Papa Gontier. Perle des Jardins, Mme. Hoste. Chss. Rivolli, Marechal Niel per loo, $3. Mary Washington, Fortune's Yellow, .*...^ , ReineOlgaWurtemburg, Baltimore Belle Tennessee Belle, Seven Sisters. Queen of the Prairies, Pride of Washington, White Rambler, Yellow Rambler, Mme. AUred Carrier, Pink Rambler. per 100, $2.oo; per M, $i8.oo. ...JVIOSS... Blanche Double, Glory of Mosses, Alice Leroy, Capt. Basroger. Laenii Moss, Prolific or Gracilis, Zenobia. James Veitch, Henri Martin. Mousseline, per loo, $2.50; per M, $20.00. NANZ & NEUNER, Louisville, Ky. Acalypha Sanderii.... HEADQUARTERS STOCK. 25 3-inch plants, $7.50. Write for piice on large lots. ,^ ^ t^ CHICAGO. Vaughan's Seed Store, newyork. 84-86 Randolph St. 14 Barclay St. Mme. Elienne, Princess Sagan, Wm. Allen Richardson, La Marque, per M« $25.00. Banksia, white and America, [yellow. Fine Plants for Garden Vases. All clean and in good condition. EACH Pandanus ulilis, large and full, 8-in. pots $1.00 Dracaena Iragrans, - " 8-in. pots 1.00 Latania borbonica aurea, 8- in. pots d ou Areca lutescens, 4 leet, 8-in. pots 2.00 3 feet. 7-in. pots 1.00 Nephrolepis Bostoniensis, 3 ft.. 8-in. pots 1. 00 Oreodoxia regia. 5 feet, 8 in. pots 1 .50 Musa vittatafVar. Banana), 6-in. pots 1.00 Thi- eight plants together tor 110.00. Well packed. JOHN H. LEY, Good Hope, D. C. SURPLUS STOCK Dracajna Per 100 .$16 00 . 10. (JO „ ^ ,.5.00 600 S. A. Nutt Geranium, 2M-lnchpotB 300 200 La (Pavorlte - ay-Inch pots. 20(10 Mme. Sallerol •• 2 inch pots. BY EXPRESS. i, 5-lnch pots. 4-lDCh pots 3-lnch pots.. 2.00 600 Vlrca Varlegata.2!i-lDCh potB 2-Wj 600 In flats 1-50 ALL COLEUS CUTTINGS SOLD. Uellotrope. rooted cuttlnas, $1 00 per 100 by mall. 5 plants at lUO rate. Cash with older. WM. A. CLARK & SON.'^^°Pe?t*^l''.f^N.Y. FOR SALE. 2-in. Smilax Plants f2.00 per ICO. Cash with order. JOHN WOLF, ^TL^rco!^ Savannah, Ga. For 'Mums see last three issues of Florist. ^\2%rB> OIM^E>Ii HERMOSA and SOUPEET HOSES, strong 83.00 10,000 LATANIA BORBONICA, 3-inch 8.00 1^5,000 GERANIUMS, fine stock 3.00 1,000 DRAC^N.\ INDIVISA, 2!4-inoh, extra strong 4.00 ."i.OOO ALTERNANTHERA P. MAJOR and AUREA NANA S.OOO PETUNIAS, Dreer's set, and best double white 3.00 .S.OOO VINCAS, trailing, two varieties 3.00 1.000 IVY GERANIUM Sony, de Chas Turner 3.00 GERANIUMS, Happy Thought and Mt. of Snow 3.00 ^ Mrs. Parker J6. 00 per 100. Mme. Pollock 5.00 COLEUS $3.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. VERBENAS 2.50 15,000 CARNATIONS $35.00 per lOCO. HELIOTROPE, finest sorts . .. 3.00 FEVERFEW Little Gem, to close out 3.0O ^\>G>ek%tL <3.v».iols:. Per 100 Per 1000- $75. oa 25.00 W. L. SMITH, Aurora, Chinese Primrose Seed New crop. Well known as the finest large flowering fringed varietiea grown. Not to be compared to cheap^ imported seed. Special florists' packet of thirteen {13) varieties, single and double, mixe«l, 400- seeds, $1.00; ha'f packet, 50 cts. A packet Primula Floribunda added to every order. CINERARIA SEED of finest large flowering dwarf varieties in best mixture, 1000 seeds* 50 cts. The Home of Primroses. JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREMANSTOWN. Pa. Chrysanthemums. WE offer extra fine plants in 3 and 2!4-iiich pots. If you want the best results, plant early and plant good plants; these you can get from us. not for a song, but for very rea- sonable prices compared with quality of stock. The following are varieties of recent introduction. Complete list of new and standard sorts on application. 5 per cent discount on all orders. Let us figure on jour large order: special discount on that. 10 plants at 100 rates. Each Per 100 ROBERT HALLIDAY 25c HARRY A. PARR 20c WILLOW BROOK 20c LADY HARRIET 25c Ot"l'OBEE SUNSHINE. ...doz. $2.00, 20c ADMIRAL UEWEY doz. $3.00, 40c MRS. C. H. PEIRCE A U T n M N G L O R Y BLACK HAWK MRS. H. WEEKS HARRY NANZ PENNSYLVANIA H. W. LONGFELLOW SNOW QUEEN $30.00 15.00 15.00 20.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 3.00 4.00 6.00 6.0O 6.00 H. WEBER & SONS, OAKLAND. MD. STOCK LEFT OVER. BEGONIAS, 10 varieties 2^ DAISIES, 2 varieties FEVERFEW Little Gem FUCHSIAS, mixed CHRYSANTHEMUMS, our selection, IRESINES, 2 varieties SOUTHERN THYME VELVET PLANT SMILAX, strong " from flats PELARGONIUMS, mixed COLEUS, 10 varieties LOBELIAS GOLDEN FEVERFEW 1.50 1.50 2.00 2.00 1.50 1.50 THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III. COLEUS Verscliaffeltii. Golden Bedder. 2t4-INCH POTS ; per 100, $2.00, per 1000, $18.00. J. L. DILLON, WE MIST HAVE ROOM! To make room for Rose stock. • A AAA DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIAS. Dreer'» lUjUvFU latest set. the finest to be had; strong, bushy plants, in bud and bloom, 2 and 2!.2-incb at $1.00 and $1.50 per 100. 5 AAA MAMMOTH VERBENAS, our Challenge jUUU Collection; nothing finer; strong. 3-in. $1.00 per 100. 5nnn COLEUS. a very choice collection. 2 an<> ,UUU oi/i-inch. at $1.00 and $1.50 per 100. HELIOTROPE. AGERATUM (White and Blue). GIANT ALYSSUM. NEW GOLDEN MARGUERITE, -i and 2'/i-inch. at $1.00 and $1.50 per 100. 3 and 4-inch, $2.00 and $4.00 per 100. Dncoc •■'i^ finest plants in the market: Perle. nUoCd, Bride, Meteor. Jlaid, 2V4-inch, $3.00 per 100; Beauties, $5.00 per 100. IWIacfiiP't'iiimc fancy new varieties, dwarf rMdMUl IIUIIIS, and climbing, $1.00 per 100. CUT CARNATIONS long stems, all colors. $1 per 100. Terms cash with order. SOUTtl SIDE FLORAL CO.. Sprinpfield, III. Vegetable Plants CELERY— White Plume. Golden Self-Blanch- ing, New Rose and other varieties, strong plants, 1,5c per 100; $1.00 per 1000. If by mail, add 10c |.er 100. CABBAGE— H. Succession, Early Summer, Flat Diiti-li, Drumhead Savoy and other varieties, strong field plants, 15c per 100: $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 per 10,000. If by mail, add ICc per 100. TOMATO— Livingston's Stone, Favorite. Beauty and Bruntnn's Best, field-grown, I5c per 100; $1.00 per lOUO; $8.50 per 10.000. It bv mail, ad4 10c per 100. CHBYSANTHEMITMS-ln good var., from 2V4-inch pots, $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. J3^"Seni> for Price List. R. VINCENT. Jr. & SON, White Marsh, Md. VERSCHAFFELTII, 2incli, per 100, $3.00; per 1000, $15.00. Rooted Cuttings, per 100, $1.00; per 1000, $7.50. Extra fine, from pots, per 100, $1.00; per 1000, J8.00. ((^"Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash with Mr,i,.r. GEORGE L. MILLER. Newarit, 0. STANDARD SORTS of GERANIUMS, ivr lOO strong, sturdy planlsfroni2>i-pots S3 00 VINCA MAJ. VARIEGATA, 3 in. pots 4 00 WHITE SNAPDRAGON Queen of the North. 2-in. pots 2.50 NATHAN SMITH & SON, ^ ■ ADRIAN. MICH. There are buyers for all kinds of stock advertised in the American Florist i8gg. The American Florist. 1329 Do You Waot:: VIOLET PLANTS and ROOTED CUTTINGS. .< SMILAX PLANTS, fine stock.,^^'*..'*^ DAHLIA ROOTS. , HARDY FORGET-ME-NOTS for summer blooming, jtjt^.jtjt Write for prices at once. Stock is moving rapidly. All plants shipped from your nearest point The International:: Growers' Exchange, PITTSBURG. PA. IMPERIAL VIOLET... Rooteil ruttiiiK- !i!l sol.l, I Ikivo ii limited quan- tity of BOOTED RUNNERS tli-it are Knind in size ami viu.ir. I'ri^i' m iIh'm-, $40.0b iier 1000; V5.00 p'T UlO. >..iw is llir time to gi-t a stock or this supiTb Uowur, till- largest, bluest and most double violet iu cultivation today. It has captured the first prize wherever shown this winter. Average number of flowers per plant this season 70. My new book on Violet Culture goes with every order. W.L. MINOR, Brockton, Mass. 588 BELMONT ST. CALIFORNIA AND M.VRIE LOUISE, Kooted Cuttings lor sale at 50c per 100; $4.00 per 1000. Clean, strong rooted stock. CHAS. L4YER, Oilman, III. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII Seedlings from soil witii fine tubers for 3-inch pots Bv mail, and we pay postage, $3.00 per 100. See our Carnation and Golden Gate advertisements, send for circular. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, D. C. ready, $;f.(10 per 100; *25,00 per 1000. 600 at one thousand rates. Cash with order from unknown correspondents. R. ASMUS, New Durham, N. J. SPECIAL OFFER. Cyclamen Peretcum Splendens (kIk ), flneat strain In the world, guaranteed true to color, strong plants, 5-7 leaves. $2.50 per 100; $20 00 per 1000; from 2i^-inch pots, $4.00 per 100: ?3o 00 per 1010. Begonia Rex, extra tine, from 4-lnch pots, assorted, $10 per 100. BeKonia Vernon and Argentla Guttata, from2-ln. pots $2.50 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Extra fine plants in 4-inch pots, $4.50 per 100. 2','-inch pots, $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. WILLIAM SCHWEINFURTH, P.O. Box 510. RIDCEWOOD, N. J. Some Things You Want To^i RUDBECKl.V Golden Glow,3;^-in.,fineJ4.00 STATICE Armeria, Lea Kent, in full bloom, 3i,i-in 3.00 SALVIA Splendens, 2-in 2 00 FUCHSIA, Speciosa, 3'4-m., in bud and bloom 5.00 AGERATUM, white, 3>^-in., full bloom 3.00 blue, 2-in 2.00 CANDYTUFT, Emoress, 2-in 2.00 Double DAISIES, in bloom 1.00 ZINNIA, seedlings, 2-in 1.00 ASTER, Comet, pink,wliite, carmine, 2-in. 1.00 EDWARD B. JACKSON. "'tg|g"°' 100,000 ROOTED VIOLETS! AT A BARGAIN. Per 1000 Princess of Wales, strong rooted cuttings — $5.00 California, " " " .... -1.00 La France, " " " ....10.00 Ebles Giant, the greatest single violet in cultivation, strong rooted cuttings 7.50 Lady Hume Campbell, strong rooted cuttings 5.00 Marie Louise, " " " 5.00 Farquhar, " " '* 5.00 Write tor prices on potted plants; all sizes in stock. Satisfaction guaranteed ormoney refunded. THE VIRGINIA FLORAL CO., C. & O. R. P., - - LINDSAY, VA. Florists' Stock for Bedding .Vlternanthera, Coleus, Geraniums, Pansies, Daisies, Verbenas, Fuchsias, Salvias, etc., etc. Write for prices. Florists when in Milwaukee are in- vited to look over our stock. ARCHIE MIDDLE^AASS, 1019 Forest Home Ave., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Per 100 Coleus. 2'S-lnch, Verschaffeltll, Klondike, Golden Crown, etc *1-M Asters. Semple's. white, pink, lavendar and dark crimson. Comet, The Bride, 1000. $2 50, .25 Geraniums, 4-lnch $5.00 & (i.OO 2!^-lnch 2.60 Heliotrope, 4-lnch 8.00 Petunias, 3-tnch 4.00 CAHH PLEASE. CARL HA6ENBURGER. West Mentor. 0. ..GLOXINIAS.. STRONG bulbs, all ni.Milv started. Only a few hundred left. Sppak .fuirk ir you want them. I'RICE, mixed varielu-s J2.l«i I"T 100. TtlE CALLA GREENHOLSES, Caila, 0. 1^1 ■ ftlV^ TOMATO, CABBAGE, Ul AM I \ CELERY, PEPPER, Ac. f Infill I Ijl Cheap in large lots. S. LINTHICUM. Woodwardsville. A. A. Co . Md. Standard Pots ^^ Good Railroad^ Facilities KELLER BROS. Special Attention Given to Alail Orders, and Special NORRISTOWN. PA. Sizes Made to Order. Price Lists Furnished on Application. FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS '-"T" List and SAMPLES FREE. J. Gi SWAHN S SONS, Minneapolis, minn. Standard .96 .9* "M^ J FLOWER ItOlS It your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets N. E. WASHINGTON. D. C. BRANCH WAREHOUSES: Kearney and Weitside Avet., Jertey City, N. J. Jackson Av. & Pearson St., Long Island City, N. Y . IRON RESERVOIR VASES -AND = IRON LAWN SEnEES. For Lawns and Cemeteries. Mcdonald BROS.,"'«-!='oV,iK'oHio. Send for Our 1899 Catalogue. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Packed in small crates, easy to handle. 1500 2!^ 1500 2)1 1000 3 • 800 3>^ • 5.26 6.00 5 00 5.80 4.50 4.61 3.18 8, same price 60 8 48 » " •• 3.60 4810 " " 4.80 24 11 •• " 3.60 24 12 " '• 4.80 1214 ■■ " 4.80 6 16 " " 4.50 pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, llanRin); Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. 10 per cent for cash with order. Address HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD. N. Y. AUGUST ROLKER & 80N8. New York Agents, 62 nKT STKSET. NEW TORK CITT. GEO. KELLER & SON, MAKUSACTURBBS OP Flower Pols. Before buying write for piioea. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrlgbtwood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. STANDARD FLOWER POTS FIRST Quality. Cream Color. 1% in, per 1000.. $2 40 | 3M in., per 1000, } 4 99 2 in., '• .. 2 75 4 in., " 6 20 2H in., '• .. 3 35 5 in., " 10 80 3 m., " .. 4 70 I 8 in., " 16 50 Packages extra. C. HENNECKECO.""-^:;?.'^"' THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL 81ZB AND WIDB BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT MT'Y, HARRY 8ALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rep. 400 HOWARD ST. 1330 The American Florist. June J, Carlisle, Pa. Jesse Robbins' new greenhouses will be built in the modern way. as all his houses are, with all the labor saving devices and improvements. The one ISVsxSO feet will be devoted to chrysanthemums during the summer and fall and followed by vegetables, principally lettuce and cauli- flower, during the winter, and probably sweet peas. The other one, 23x23 feet, will be built especially tor palms and will be glazed with ground glass to break the sun's rays. Henry W. Gibbons is the builder. Last winter he installed a hot water heating plant in Mr. Robbins' residence which that gentleman says beats everything he has ever known in the way of diffusing heat at a minimum of fuel and attention. It can be left dur- ing coldest weather without attention oftener than once in twenty-four hours, maintaining a temperature of 70° all over the house and burning but little more coal than an ordinary cooking range. ' Mkadville, Pa.— John H. Drye, for- merly of Cleveland, has been secured by Aug. Krueger to take charge of his rose houses. Boston Florist Letter Go. MANUTACTUllERS OF FLORtSTS' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely Btaloed and var* nishedt 18x30x12 made in two Bections* one for each 8ize letter* given away w^ith. first order of 50O letters. Block Letters. 1 ^^ or 2-lnch size, per 100, $2.00. Script LetterB, $4. Fastener with each letter or word Used by leading florists everywhere and for Bale by atl wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawlev St., BOSTON, MASS- A, HERRMANN Manufac- turer r, Florists' Supplies Send for a price list. 404-406-408-410-412 E. 34th St.. NEW YORK RUBBER HOSE For Florists. Seedsmen, Nurserymen. Gardeners, Etc. 5i-iu., $20.00 per 100 leet, warranted 5 years. ?i-in., 15.00 per 100 feet, warranted 3 years. %-\n., 12.00 per 100 feet, warranted 2 veara. H-in., 10.00 per 100 feet, w;irranted ■-• years. Couplinj;s attaclied, readv lor us.-. MANUFACTUIltRS' RUBBER CO., 45 Vesev Street. NEW YORK C.TY. Florists' Supplies Furnished at lowest prie.es r..r liest (luality, Sucti as: Cape Flowers, Cycas Iieaves and Wreaths, Fnneral Shaves. Wire Frames, Metal Designs, Flower Bas- kets, Fern Dishes, etc. ('atalo;;iie tre.. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS. 52 Dey St., New York. GflRLflND'S GflST IRON GUTTER. Will increase the life of Greenhouses loo per cent. Write for circular. GEO. M. GARLAND ■" lit' GUTTER CONSTRUCTION. Qes Plaines, III. No ice accumulation. No breakage of glass. Will increase bench space 5 per cent. j>{vwvtfywtfww^wyw^tfywywww^ywtfwwwtftfdwyw»vwyvwywtfyw^tfw>'^vwyw^vvw«V(V^v»: UP AGAINST IT.... ^ in a few days ! What ? Why, the School I Graduation and JUNE WEDDING season. J-J-J- Where are 5 your baskets ? Look them over and see if you do not need a ship- '=i ment of fresh J 899 styles, just to keep up with your competitors. 5 We can replenish your stock in quick time for we have the goods I riglit here. Take some CYCAS WREATHS, DOVES, METAL I DESIGNS and RIBBON INSCRIPTIONS. Our kind sell like ^ hot cakes.^^J*^J*J* S We have everything you need in the supply line, and you ^ get bottom prices when you order from I H. BflYERSDORFER & 60., I 50 to 56 North Tourth Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^Florists' Supplies. EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MA^UFACTURERS OF New Illustrated Catalogue Free for the Asking. 25 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA. Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Pacl^ages =™iia(a!Bcriic;v ■ i,:! The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON. OHIO. REED & KELLER 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. "NICOMITE"! (PATENT.) Vapor Insecticide. A Certain Killer of RED SPIDER, GREENFLY and Other Insect Pests. THE TOBACCO WAREHOUSING AND TRADING CO., „— -o- Agents \v,M(d LOUISVILLE, KY. John Conley & Son, Manufacturers of 2 AND 4. DOMINICK STREET. i8gg. The American Florist. 1331 Cincinnati. STATE OF TRADE.— OUTDOOR FLOWERS AT THEIR BEST. — BEDDING PLANT MEN ARE FULLY SATISFIED —DREER'S PETUNI.\S. — NOTES AND COMMENT. Stock and market conditions remain about the same as in the previous week, excepting that the quality is not as good and receipts are shortening up. No scarcity of flowers was felt for Decora- tion Hay, as outdoor flowers, such as pa'onies, roses, irises and deutzias are at their best at present. The demand was about equal to the supply with the excep- tion of fern leaves. Bedding plant trade is about done now and our growers are well satisfied. Prices realized were the same as last year but more plants were sold. Some of the finest single petunias seen in this market are the Dreer strain. A violent rain and hail storm visited this neighborhood May 29, but I have not learned that any damage was done to glass. Your correspondent has flatly declined a "flattering" ofler from one of our cheap department stores to manage their floral department. The second annual banquet of the Cin- cinnati Florists' Society will be a social event on June G. President Murphy will be toast master and a rare treat is anticipated for the ladies. H. SCHWARZ. McGovERN, Pa.— Hugh Holland has bought the greenhouse of Geo. Burnham at So. Canonsburg and will reerect it here. PLANT PROTECTOR. o KfetLii^^fi^tJ^^Sife^L^&fefeSi! GREEN-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION. This has been a specialty with us for many years and to us is due the credit for many of the great improvements that have been made in the construction of wooden green-houses. To those that buy our Clear Cypress Building Material we furnish, free of cost, complete detail drawings from which any intelligent workman can put up the material correctly. We have plenty of time to write letters ABOUT OUR BUSINESS, and we will be glad to hear from those contemplating building. LocKLAND Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. 1 THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS Greenhouse Heating and X, r ..}sm^' j«a. ^I^ PATBKT APPLIED FOR llhtstfated Pamphlet on Application. ADDUEeS DETROIT FLOWER POT M'f'Y 490 Howard Street. DETROIT, MICH. %^-)fc"^'jipat NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE SOLD BY SEEBSMtN CIRCULAR TREE- SKABCURA DIPCO.CniCACO. . i' QUICKLY Does IT. 'w ■m^^^ssMas3S3Kim3cm Ventilating. HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS. ^STJiBLISHED 1859. Four Styles of Boilers, 17 Sizes. Patent Sash Raising Apparatus. GREENHOUSES OF IRON FRAME ^ ^ CONSTRICTION erected complete or shipped ready for erection. 1898 Silver Medal awarded us by the N. Y. Florists' Club for best construction. Send 4 cents post- ai.'e for Illustrated Catalogue. New York Office. 46 & 48 Marion St. '■<*^mmmmfmm*mmmmmtffmmmmmmw*wfmffnmfmtrmmmmffNmffm Standard Ventilating Machioe, HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR STRENGTH, DURABILITY L^I^IEJSTEATNESS^ Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast in one (malleable iron). No slipping on ' Line Shaft as tne case with all others. Catalogue free YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO. Now Ready! The American Florist Company's ^*^^* DIRECTORY ^r^^^^. men of the United States and Canada. Price Two Dollars. In Flexible Leather Binding. Three Dollars AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY.^..s« 324 Dearborn St., CHICGO, ILL. HAIL For Insurance Agalnsi Damage by llaS' Address JOHN G. ESLER, - Sec'y F. H. A. SADDLE RIVER, N. J. FOR SALE CHEAP. ISI ICC forGreenhousL-s, l■M„s,.l■v,ll..rif•s,Hot- ULIIOw beds. etc. Also llni I Saslii's and Miits^ I'aints, Oils. etc. THE REED GLASS & PAINT CO.. 456 W. Broadway. NEW YORK. 1332 The American Florist. June 3^ Index to Advertisers. Advertising Rates. . .1311; Lang Julius 1321 .1331 Layer Chas . , i:ra American Road Ma- Ley John H 132" 1328 chine Co . Ill Llnthlcum J S . 13',?.) American Rose Co .1*11 1323 1326 II Long D B II Amllng E C .1319 Lonsdale Edwin.. . Km AsmuH R .1329 . IV 1324 .1330 .1319 Lynch W E BassettA Washburn Madei Paul 1329 Bayersdorfer H & Co. 1330 Manning Jacob W . I3"5 Benthey &Co .1319 Manufacturers Rubber Berbee P Co 1330 .1322 .1320 .m- Blanc A & Co McCarthy & Co . 1330 Bobblnk & Atkins.. .1321 13'/') Boston Ijetter Co... .1330 McKellar & Winter BradshawG E .1321 .1319 BudloDft J A .1319 Meyer John C& Co. . II Burkl F .1325 Mlchell Henry F ... . I3'« Rurpee W Atlee & Co U MtddlemasB Archie .13'29 Calla Greenhouses. .1329 MUlang Frank .13'il uarmody J D . IV Mlllang & Co .i:«i .1323 01323 Chlcapo Carnation C Minor WL .1329 Chicago Wrecking 0 11333 Model Plant Stake Col332 Cincinnati Cut Flo Col318 MoUer s Gartner Zel Clark Wm. A * Son 132S III Clncas i, Boddlngton II Monlnger J C Co. . . . . IV Conard & Jones Co. . 13'i3 Moon Samuel C , I3:f4 .1330 .1323 Connell Benj Moss Geo M ,i3?n Myers & Co National Nuraeryma Coi Seed Co . II Craig Bobt& Son.... Publishing Co... . II Crowl Fern Co .1320 National Plant Co ,1325 Cunningham Jos H. Newport Nursery C. 0|3'.'4 Dayton Paper Novelty Nlemeyer Henry A. .l'i;3 l.i'.'ll Decker, Blauvelt Co .1321 N Y Cut Flower Ex 1,321 De Langhe-Vervaeni N Y Cut Flower Co. .13-31 L P . II Peacock W P 1327 Detroit Fio'w Pot Mrg , 13211 Dickinson Albert Co . II ,1335 DIetschA &Co . IV Plant Seed Co II Dillon J L .1328 DomerFred &8ons 001323 Prince A G & Co. , . . ,1319 Dreer H A I .1331 Dumont & Co. 1320 QuakerClty Mc hWks IV Bastburn Louis B... .1323 Randall A L 1319 Eastern Chemical Cc . 11 1321 Elchholz Henry 1327 Rea Bros 1325 Blsele C .1323 Reed Glass & Paint Coi:i:{l Elliott W U .1.320 .i3:in BlUs & PoUwonh .... .1318 Regan Printing House II EUleon & Tesson .... .13'3U Reld Kdw ,I3'30 Relnberg Bros . . .1319 1325 Rice M& Co.... ..1330 Bord Bros. .1321 Foster Lucius H .1337 Rider-Ericsson Bng Fuohs Albert .1327 III Garden City Sand Co 1332 wm Gardeners' ChronlcU HI Rolker \* Sons.. 13.30 II Garland Geo xm Rose Mfg Co . II .1327 132K Gibbons H «V . IV Sander & Co 1323 SohlUerJL SchulthelB Anton .. Gorton & Lldgerwood.i;«j 1327 Ountfaer Wm II .1321 Schwelnfurlh Wm.. 1329 Gumey Heater Co. . . .13:12 Sheridan W F ,1321 Hagen burger Carl... 1329 Blebrecht & Son.. 1 .133; 13'23 Hancock Geo & Son. SkldelskySS .13'3.''. HartM A .1331 Smith Nath ASon.. YX/H Hart K I .I3'27 Smith W L 13'« Ueacock Jos .1325 Soltau C & Co 132V Heiss J B .1325 South Side Floral Co.1328 Hennecke C Co .1329 Stahl Chas B 13!«l Uerr Albert M .1327 Steams Lumber Co.. III Herrmann A 1330 Studer N 1315 Hllflnger Bros .1329 Suburban Equipment Hill B S & Co IV Hlppard E 1335 1331 Sutherland Geo A. . .1320 Hlt«talngB & Co... . . IV Swabns Sons J G... I3'«l Holton A Hunkel Co. 1318 Thorbum J M & Co. 1322 Hooker U M Co .... . Ill Tobacco Warehousing Horan Kdw C .1331 and Trading Co . .13311 Traendly & Scbenck Van der Schoot R Hoyt A T . IV V. Hunt E H .1319 Illinois Cut Flower C01319 Vauehnn J C...132; 1323 International Growers' 1327 1338 I E.\change .1329 Vincent R Jr & Son . 13'2K Irvine Floral Co ... 1325 Virginia Floral Co. . .13'29 Jackson E B .1329 Vredenburg & Co... II Jackson & Perkins Co 1 Wabash R K II III . Ill 1322 Walz John Watson G C James John H Je>iiilng8 K B 1323 Weathered's Thos W Johnson & Stokes... . II 1331 Kastlng W F .1320 Weber H & Son 13'.!8 KeUerBros 1329 .13311 Keller Geo &Son... .1329 Wheeler-Stenzel Co III Kellogg Geo M .1318 WhlUdln Pot Co. .1329 Kelsey Harlan P.... .1319 WIetor Bros 13IU 1335 Kennlcott B'on Cn.. .1329 Wlttbold Geo 1 Kroeschell Bros Co. . IV Wolf John .13'28 Kuhl Geo A .132,3 Woodrofle M W & Co 1320 Lager AHurrell.... .1323 ,1331 n;327 If you write to any ad vertiser anywhere mention the paper in which you saw the ad. Both publisher and advertiser will like you better for it. The Best Boiler on Earth for Greenhouse Heating. ALSO MADE FOR STEAM. Water Section Made in One Casting. No Leaky Joints to Worry Over. Deep Fire Pot. No Need to Sit Dp All Night to Keep Your Fire Going. THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD. GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. NEW TORK CITY BRANCH : 111 Fifth Ave., cor. 18th St. 74 Franklin St., Cor. Arch, BOSTON. MASS. [xclusivcly A GREENHOUSE HEATER! SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE 'WORK. EASY TO ERECT; SIMPLE IN OPER- ATION; ECONOMICAL AS TO CONSUMPTION OF FUEL. Send for Catalogue and latest prices. MYERS dz CO., 1514-1520 So. 9th St., - PHILADELPHIA, PA. (EyTAELISBED 1849.) theGORTON SIDE FEED BOILER SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING. YOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT. Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself. GORTON & LIOGERWOOO CO., Propagating Sand^-^- Shipped in any quantity. Also FIRE BRICK for Boiler Setting. atid PORTLAND CEMENT for Greenhouse Floors. The GARDEN CITY SAND CD. Dept. F., 188 Madison St., Long Distance 'phone. CHICAGO, ILL. Boilers Kb^:^ For GREENHOUSES. or Hot Water. '"rt'ii'ti;;;:.?".'" boiler tubes or flues of :i sf-eoud hand niiture. which we guiirautee in lirst-chiss iMjrulitioii. They are used extensively by Greenhousemen as Mains for Hot Water Heating Plants and for sundry other purposes. We have all sizes and lenjirths. Note Our Prices: 2-inch diameter, per ft., 4c: 3-in. diameter, per ft., 5c; 4-in. diameter, per ft., 7c. Write for Catalogue No. A 94. We can save you nion«'y on Pipe, Roof- ing. Lumber, Sash, Paint. Boilers, Etc., Etc. In addition to the material secured In dismantUog buildinpH, we are coDBtantly buying entire stocks of Merchandise and Supplies at hherilVs* and Re- ceivers' SiiIeB. CmCAGO nOUSE wrecking CO.. West 35th and Iron Ste., - CHICAGO. The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Read what t t-rniuK it: of Urst I say BrFVALO, N. Y.. Jan. 13, 1899. Thekon Parker. Esii : — Dear sir: -Your "Model" Carnation Support lathe best thluK I have yet tried. In fact. It Is ab* ut Ideal I used It this winter on ScoiT. Kluka Eli-.!.. Mrs. BUAUT and GENESEE. The principle Is perfect, but experience may teach us that In some varieties, for Instance Daybreak, the lower rluK mlKht with advan- tage be2 In. lower. If I could afford the first cost at once I would not think of ushiK anythluK but the "Model."' Very Uesp'y, Wm. Scott. Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write for prices THE nODEL PLANT 5TAKE CO., 22 norton Street. - - Brooklyn, N. Y. SHEET GLASS ALL KINDS... GET OUR PRICES. JOHN LUCAS & CO., Philadelphia. ^Oi!i ^^MfWCA^NlTUQBfiT RmericR is "the Proiv of the Uessel; there may be mare comfort Rmidships, but we are the Srst to touch Uaknowa Seas," Vol. XIV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JUNE lo, 1899. No. 575. iflHllE /Al!li®l!li/Ai) IFfir@l!30@7 Copyright 1899, by American IHorist Company, ^tered aa Second-Class Mall Matter, Published evbrt Saturday by AMBRIOAN FLORIST COMPANY, 384 Dearborn Street, Chicago. Bastem Office : 67 Bromfleid St., Boston. Bnbscriptlon, Jl.OO a year. To Enrope. $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from tbe trade. prealdeDt: W. J Stewart, b" Bromfleid St , Boeton. Mass. secretary;. H B. Bkattt, Oil City, I'a , treasurer The flfteenth annual meeting will be held at Detroit, Mich., August 15, Iti 17 and 18. 1899. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual meetlnu at Detroit, Mich. August, 1899. BI.MEB D. Sjiith. Adrian. Mich . Secretary THIS ISSUE 28 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Freezing and steaming soil to destroy eel worms. .... 1333 Geo. Savage's successor (portrait) 1334 The San Jose scale 1334 — S. M. Emory, Bozeman. Mont 1334 — F W. Card, Kingston, R. 1 1334 — S, A. Forbes, Champaign, HI 1334 —R. W. Collins, Dniontown, Ala 1334 —Chits. D. Wood, Orono, Me 1.334 —A. L. Quaintance, E.\periment, Ga 1334 — W. L. Hall, Manhattan, Kas 1334 — C W. Woodsw nh, Berkeley, Cal I33,t — H. A. Gossard, Lake City. Fla 1335 —J. M Aldrich. Moscow, Idaho 1335 — M. V. Slingerland, Ithaca, N, Y 1335 —Lawrence Bruner, Lincoln, Neb 1335 — E. S. Goff, Madison, Wis 1335 —E. E. Bogue, Stillwater, Okla 13.35 — C V Piper. Pullman. Wash 1335 — W'. C. Stubbs, New Orleans, La. ... - 1335 A representative Pittsburg establishment (iUur.) 1335 Dahlias for winter b.ooming 133o About storing Bowers. 1336 Chrysanthemums- Cultural notes 1336 Carnations— Cultural notes 1336 Notes onkalmias.(illus.) 1336 Philadelphia 1338 New York 1338 Boston 1339 Chicaso 1339 Ampelopsis Veilchii 1340 Potting azaleas 1340 Obituary 1341 St. Paul 134:1 Kingston, Pa.. ■ 134i Pure seed investigations 1.346 Cleveland. 1346 Indianatolis 1346 Pittsburg 1346 Nurserymen's annual meeting (lUus.) .... 1348 Baltimore 1348 Our pastimes 1350 Cincinnati . 1350 Buffalo 1350 Dorraneetown, Pa 1353 Utica, N. Y 13.i4 Freezing and Steaming Soil to Destroy Eel Worms. Ed. Am. Flokist:— "C. D." asks for my experience in steaming soil and a descrip- tion of the apparatus used In the Hatch Experiment Station report on this sub- ject, if I remember rightly, the positive statement is made that freezing the soil destroys eggs and adults of eel worms. In reading this report I was considerably surprised that the writershould strongly advise the annoying and expensive pro- cess of steaming the soil when it was evident that the same object could be attained in localities where the winters are cold, as in all parts of his own state, at ahnost no expense. If the statement that frost will kill them is true, it would seem to the prac- tical man, that if the compost heap was prepared in the fall and, at the approach of freezing weather, spread out thin enough so that every part would be thor- oughly frozen it would rid the compost of the eel worms. When the time comes to start the young plants, a house should be cleaned out thoroughly, all litter and rubbish cleared away, the top of the ground under the benches removed, every part of the house — benches, walls, posts, walks and ground under the benches — scalded by hot water applied through an old hose, for boiling water will injure any hose except steam hose. The house, while still damp, should, if possible, be fumigated with burning sulphur. All rough wood work might be whitewashed or, as has been our practice, treated with crude oil thinned with cheap kerosene. The inside of Denches should be then given a heavy coat of lime wash to which sulphur is added. One would be sure after such a housecleaning that very few of either animal or vegetable pests could remain. Frozen soil should then be brought in and thawed, to be used in starting the plants.' If pots are to beused they should be new ones, but if old they should be scalded and scrubbed. No pots, plants, soil or dirty implements should be allowed in this house for an instant. Starting with clean stock in a clean house and a non-infested compost heap, all that would remain to be done would be to clean each house in a similar manner when ready for planting, being at all times careful that no possible chance is given for the clean houses and soil to become infested from those not yet cleaned. The writer is of the opinion that much of the trouble from fungi and insects in greenhouses is due to the practice of using old soil a second time for potting or planting purposes. A rule to be adopted and never broken under any cir- cumstances is that soil or sand once used should be thrown out and never allowed in the houses again, where any serious insect or fungous troubles exist. The above prescribed severe course of housecleaning may seem troublesome and expensive, but it is a bagatelle com- pared with the loss of a crop and will be equally essential whether the freezing or steaming process is used for the soil. Of course winter is over now and other methods will be needed to cure the trouble in soil for this season's planting. We formerly steamed our soil but have not found it necessary of late years. The process to all appearances completely destroyed eggs, insects and seeds in the soil and put it in fine mechanical condi- tion, but we fancied it did not have quite the growing qualities which the untreated soil had. As our method was very simple and inexpensive a description may not be amiss. A spot was selected convenient to the boiler and to the greenhouses. Posts were set four feet apart and braced from the outside. Rough 2inch planks were nailed to the posts, making as tight a wall as we conveniently could, although they were not matched nor dressed in any way. In this way was constructed a box without top or bottom with posts all outside, six feet wide, five feet high andtwenty-four feet long, just the right size to be covered by eight hot bed sash. We next took some old li^inch pipe, too poor to use for heating pipes, and drilled three-sixteenth inch holes eight inches apart along its whole length, the holes being drilled alternately on oppo- site sides of the pipe. The drilling can be done rapidly with a blacksmith's small drill press costing $3 or ,$4.— a very handy tool, by the way, for many purposes. Three rows of this pipe were laid in the box on the ground lengthwise and two feet apart, the holes showing sideways and not upwards. This kept the outside pipes about a foot in from the sides of the box. One end of each pipe was plugged. The other ends passed through the end of the box nearest the boiler and were all there connected to one l'2inch pipe leading from the boiler. This 11 2-inch pipe had a valve near the boiler. No other valves, pet cocks or drip arrangements were ever used or ever found desirable. No covering was ap- plied to the lV2-inch pipe leading from the boiler, as the saving would not justify the expense. The earth -was banked up 1334 The American Florist. June 10, around the box about a foot high and solidly tamped. A little straw was thrown over the pipes, although this is hardly necessary, and the soil filled in directly upon the straw, four feet high. A few potatoes were thrown on the top of the soil and the box was covered with hot bed sash. By this time we would have seventy or eighty pounds of steam in the boiler (a 40-horse power). The steam was then turned on and the pressure kept at as near fifty pounds as possible. When the potatoes on top were well cooked, gener- ally in about two and one-half hours, the steam was shut off and the sash taken ofi-. As soon as the soil was cool enough so that men with heavy boots could stand on it, it was shoveled out, wheeled in and spread on the benches. Our soil is a rather heavy clay loam and when treated in this way it was sweet and in the finest possible condition If left in the box to cool, however, or Ihrown in a pile, while warm, it very quickly soured. Our establishment is a comparatively small one and two or more of these boxes would probably be needed to handle soil economically for a large place. The planks, posts and sash are not injured and can be afterwards used for other purposes, while the perforated pipe will last many years, it only being necessary to see that the holes are not closed by rust. W. N. RuDD. George Savage's Successor. Colin Ogston. who is now in charge of the iamous Kimball conservatories, Rochester, N. Y., succeeding the late George Savage, is a man of thorough horticultural training. Like so many of our best growers, he is an Englishman, a native of Surrey; he served his appren- ticeship in the gardens of the Earl of Yarborough, Titness Park, Berkshire, where his father was gardenerfortwenty years. His next step was into the well- known nursery of Charles Turner, Slough, Buckinghamshire, where he spent three years, leaving to further his knowledge of growing fruit under glass under the guidance of G T. Miles, gardener to the Earl of Carrington, Wycombe Abby, High Wycombe, who is one of the best authorities on this branch of horticult- ure. Passing through the establishment of James Veitch & Son, Mr. Ogston soon became located in the renowned orchid houses of Baron Schroeder, The Dell, Egham, Surrey, remaining four years. On coming to America, Mr. Ogston became interested in the i.urseries of Siebrecht & Wadley, when the orchid exhibitions were held in the Eden Musee, New York, some ten years ago. Since then he has held various commercial places in the west and south It is doubtful if another so good a man could be found to take up the great work for floriculture where Mr. Savage laid it down. The San Jose Scale. The following are opinions of eminent horticulturists, continuing the discussion of the subject begun in last issue: S. M. EMORY, BOZEMAN, MONT. Your correspondent's views are emi- nently correct, with reference to the farce that has been carried on under the head of nursery inspection. During the past winter we were able to obtain legislation in the line of protection to orchards and bv consulting our rules and regulations you will note that we are rigorously fumigating all in-coming stock, paying no attention whatever to examinations as to whether stock is infested or not. In a paper already prepared for the June meeting of the nurserymen to be held in Chicago I have taken exactly the ground covered in your article. F. W. CARD, KINGSTON, R. I. I believe there is no doubt whatever of the desirability of fumigating nursery stock wherever there is any likelihood that it may carry San Jose scale. Under some circumstances it is doubtless entirely uncalled for, while under other conditions it would be highly desirable, even if to all appearances the stock is free. It is perfectly true that San Jose scale mav be overlooked by "even an honest, careful inspector." It is equally true that, as the nursery business is commonly done, so much of the stock being bought to be again resold, a certificate showing freedom from scale in the nursery is of comparatively little value. Yet inspec- tion has its advantages. I was recently called to examine the premises of a small COLIN OGSTON. nurseryman who does chiefly a local trade, but having secured an order from an adjoining state, found it necessary to have the stock inspected. This led to the discovery of San Jose scale in large numbers on a few trees in one part of his nursery, a fact of which the nurseryman had been entirely ignorant. The infec- tion had come from trees obtained from another nursery a few years before. Climate has been found to have much to do with the spread of the San Jose scale, as it seldom persistsin northern latitudes, except in special localities, where some unusual influences may make conditions more favorable. We may find thercfbre, that nurserymen in favorable localities will not be troubled with this pest on stock which is originated and grown entirely within their own nursery. If so, fumigation of such stock would be unnec- essary. S. A. FORBES, CHAMPAIGN, ILL. Your correspondent makes an extreme statement of Prof. Alwood's position. He does not say that a certificate of inspection is a farce, nor imply that a certificate of fumigation affords complete protection. The contrary is, in fact, true. Fumigation as practiced by nurserymen is not by any means an absolute safe- guard, neither is inspection by an expert. Any certificate must be understood by purchasers of nursery stock merely as evidence that the best precautions prac- ticable have been taken to secure their interests, and the principal chances of loss to them are eliminated bj- either of these means. R. W. COLLINS, UNIONTOWN, ALA. All infested stock in this state has been traced directly to nurseries. Owing to the minuteness of the scale a very careful inspector is liable to overlook the disease where he has any large amount of stock to examine. It would certainly be far simpler and would reduce the danger from the disease to a minimum were all nursery stock thoroughly fumigated before shipment. There are no laws in this state relating to the disease and if any nursery stock is fumigated before shipment I am not aware of the fact. CHAS. D WOODS, ORONO, ME. Fortunately we have thus far had no occasion to make any investigations on the San Jose scale as up to date it has not been found in the state. I am thor- oughly in sympathy with every precau- tionary measure to prevent the spread of the pest. On this account the suggestion that all trees should be fumigated with cyanide before shipment from the nursery meets with my hearty endorsement. A. L. QUAINTANCE, EXPERIMENT, GA. It seems to be the consensus of opinion that it is very desirable to fumigate nur- sery stock with hydrocyanic acid gas before it is shipped from tbe nursery. It will doubtless serve to greatly lessen the spread of the San Jose scale it this were invariably done by nurserymen. In fact it may not be too much to say that it would entirely prevent distribution of the insect, so far as this is done by nurserymen. As to the inspecting of nursery stock, it would not seem neces- sary to do this if the stock were thoroughly fumigated before being shipped. However, it would not be desirable that the scale should be present in a nursery and not be detected. It would soon bring about a sickly appear- ance of stock, and in the case of trees two or three years old, the scale would have time to do them great damage, if not kill them. I do not regard the inspection certificate as a farce, but know from practical experience that it is very diffi- cult, and indeed, impossible, to saj' with absolute certainty that no San Jose scale exists in a nursery. I think that nur- series should be inspected by entomolo- gists at least once in two years, and, furthermore, that all stock be thoroughly fumigated before being shipped to cus- tomers. W. L. HALL, MANHATTAN, KANS. The figures given by your correspond- ent are quottd correctly from Bulletin No. 79 of the Virginia Experiment Sta- tion: Out of 2S3 cases of infested orchards 223 were traced to infested nursery stock. Probably these cases could have been pre- vented by fumigation with hydrocvanic gas. But this does not prove at all that the certificate of inspection is a farce, nor does it prove any error on the part of inspectors, as no mention is made in the bulletin of any of the nursery stock being inspected. In fact we have yet heard of i8gg. The American Florist. 1335 very few errors on the part of inspectors, although it must be admitted there is room tor error. While not believing that the certificate of examination is a farce nor that many errors are being made, I yet believe in the enforcement of fumigation of nursery stock, because it is the surest method of preventing the dissemination of scale insects. C. W. WOODWORTH, BERKELEY, CAL. I will say that your correspondent has too high an idea of fumigation, though he is right that fumigation alone is better than inspection alone. The best plan is to inspect everything and in the case of the least doubt fumigate and finally keep watch for infestation in the orchard. H. A. GOSSARD, LAKE CITY, FLA. Some of our Florida nurseries now make a practice of fumigating everything before shipping. The same practice is observed by a number of the Georgia nurseries, in iact has been in general practice for some time in this section. I believe that a certificate of fumigation is a good deal better than a certificate of inspection in districts suspected of har- boring San Jose scale. In tests made at the various experiment stations it seems that the scale very rarely survives the gas treatment, even if sheltered under bud scales, or a plaster of mud, or other covering. However, from reports that have reached me from some nurseries that make this a continuous practice, I am inclined to think that a scale now and then slips through alive. I do not believe that it would be possible by any method • known to completely kill everything upon large quantities of stock in shipments extending over a considerable period of time, and, therefore, subjected to differ- ent treatments. However, I believe that the surest protection is by the method in question, and in a recent paper presented before the horticultural society of this state I recommended that Florida nur- series follow this practice, and expressed the belief that those doing so would secure a more ready market for their goods. J. M. ALDRICH, MOSCOW, IDAHO. It is extremely rare for the San Jose scale to be introduced into a community otherwise than on nursery stock. How- ever, it readily passes to an adjoining orchard by clinging to birds that have alighted on a branch where there are newly-hatched scale insects. This is only possible during the breeding season, as at other times of the year there are no scales capable of even so much traveling as this. I have not tried fumigation, but admitting the efficacy of it when done properly, there would still be plenty of room for trouble in trusting to fumi- gation certificates. There are a dozen requirements, failure to observe any one of which would vitiate the result; hence I should hesitate to place my confidence in any work of the kind, unless I knew the person doing it. M. V. SLINGERLAND, ITHACA, N. Y. I would say that I am heartily in sym- pathy with every word of your corre- spondent. I think you will find that the sentiments expressed are held by all of the leading entomclogists who have had anything to do with inspecting or fight- ing the San Jose scale. As you are doubt- less aware, Maryland requires all of her nurserymen to fumigate, under the direc- CHAS. T. SIEBERTS' FLOWER STAND, LIBERTY MARKET, PITTSBURG, PA. tionof the stateentomologist.all nursery stock which they ship. 1 should much prefer a certificate of fumigation, under the direction of some competent official, to a certificate of my own inspection, and I think that you will find that most other eastern entomologists will agree to this. LAWRENCE DRUNER, LINCOLN, NEB. I agree with your correspondent that these insects are very difficult to see when occurring in small numbers, and that it would be quite possible for an entomolo- gist to inspect a nursery and overlook the scale, although it might occur in such nursery. Under such circumstances an inspection certificate would be somewhat doubtful and the only safe method is to fumigate all stock sent out by nurseries. Thus far we do not apparently have the San Jose scale in Nebraska, still some of our nurserymen are in the habit of fumi- gating the principal part of stock received as well as that which is shipped. E. S. GOFF, MADISON, WIS. I will say that in a state like Maryland, or New Jersey' that is thoroughly infested with the San Jose scale, the fumigation of nursery stock is the only safeguard a purchaser can have, but in the western states where the scale has scarcely been introduced at all, it seems to me unnecessarj' to require the fumiga- tion of nursery stock. A careful inspec- tion would discover the scale if it were present in any large numbers. E. E. BOGUE, STILLWATER, OKLA. Having had considerable experience with this sort of thing I can thoroughly agree that even the most painstaking person and the one most familiar with the looks of the San Jose scale might easilj' pass it by unnoticed even on a very small plant but by fumigation every exposed and unexposed portion is reached. With rooms properly arranged for the business it would probably be cheaper than hiring a man to inspect even a fraction of one per cent of the nursery stock that many firms send out. C, V. riPER, PULLMAN, WASH. I think the ideas involved are excellent. Certainly a nurseryman can lose nothing I by taking every possible precaution against spreading pests, and at the same time being perfectly candid with his cus- tomers. It does not follow at all that the fumigation of nursery stock implies that the stock was not clean. Emphasis should be put on the fact that it is done so as to absolute!}' insure freedom from pests. W. C. STUBBS, NEW ORLEANS, LA. We have already a state law which requires all trees imported into this state to be carefully inspected and disinfected before delivery. Our entomologist is to-day t^usily engaged in discharging such duties. There should be a law in every state requiring all nurserymen to give a certificate of inspection of trees before shipment, and the trees ought to be disinfected at the nursery. A Representative Pittsburg Establishment. The accompanying illustration is from a photograph giving an excellent idea of the flower stands of the Liberty market, Pittsburg, Pa., and shows the place of Charles T. Siebert, which is in charge of E. Zeiger. Mr. Siebert is adding to his already extensive establishment on Scan- ton avenue and is now completing two even-span houses, each 24x130. He is using 18x18 glass, abandoning the prac- tice of butting and lapping it, employing the new, improved "Siebert galvanized glazing tack." The lumber going into these houses is California cedar and the gutters are supported by IViinch gas pipes set ten feet apart and imbedded in brick laid in cement. He will build two more houses, similar to the first, as soon as the bedding plant trade is at an end. In his extensive stock, palms, principally Areca lutescens and Kentia Belmoreana, can be seen by thousands, all in prime health. Geo. Oesterle. Dahlias for Winter Bloomiag. W. P. Peacock, the dahlia specialist, sends us a few seasonable suggestions regarding these plants. For Christmas bloom, bring along strong plants started between now and July 15 and about September 1 plant in the greenhouse benches in rows ten inches by fifteen inches, from 3 or 3' ■-•inch pots, cutting the tops down to within a few 1336 The American Florist. June 10^ inches of the ground. Then allow from five to ten shoots to grow on each plant. Water moderately until fairly well started, after which they will stand an abundance of moisture. Disbud every- thing but the terminals and pinch off the laterals. This will give from five to ten first-class flowers with stems two to four feet long on each plant. He finds Storm King and W. Garrett the best for this purpose. Plants can be held back or brought forward by decreasing or increasing the temperature. He grows them at about 45° to 50° at night. For cut flower work he finds dahlias more profitable than carnations, as he can cut as many flowers during the sea- son and get a much higher price. Of course early and profuse bloomers are necessary for profitable work. For Easter flowers it will be found best to plant the roots in chrysanthemum benches after that crop has been taken off. The cactus dahlia, while good for forcing, is not a good shipper nor keeper. About Storing Flowers. As to the regularly recurring complaints regarding stored flowers, which are heard at Christmas, Easter and Decora- tion Day, there are, as in all questions, two sides. The buyer whose order at the wholesalers' for one holiday amounts to as much as his entire buying for a month should not be too unreasonable. He has been purchasing perhaps 300 carnations a week all through the spring; at Decora- tion Day he calls for 3000. He demands the full amount — "must have them" — but if a few of them show evidences of having been kept a few days he is wroth. Where does he think the stock is coming from, anyway, to fill his sudden demand unless a certain proportion be saved up in advance? He should not be too arbi- trary but, recognizing the exigencies of the situation, be willing to accept at least a part of the responsibility which has been created in order to help him out. This is in no way intended as a defense of the grower in his practice of storing flowers. From the growers' standpoint the custom is injurious and unwise in all its aspects. Far better send your goods fresh to market as soon as they are ready and have them distributed at pre- vailing rates and let the retailer do a little worrying about where his supply for a holiday is coming from. Prices would go up and stay up during times of extra demand if this course was generally followed and the retailer was impressed with the fact that no big avalanche of material was stored up for him to play shuttle-cock with on the day before a holiday. At no time is the market so healthy and the chances for profit and credit so good for both grower and retailer as when the supply is seen to be under the demand, and the ofteaer this condition obtains so much the better for the flower business. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CULTURAL NOTES. June 10.— The planting of chrysanthe- mums for cut blooms should proceed now with as little delay as possible il fine flowers of good depth and substance are wanted. The several little details in making preparations, such as cleaning and fixing up benches that may require it, or clearing out rubbish or refuse from underneath them and making sure that there is ample drainage, are items that ought to be attended to before the soil is taken into the houses. In regard to the best soil to use for chrysanthemums, we find it impossible to specify any special compost to meet the requirements on other places and consider this a subject that must be locally studied. For our own use we prefer a fresh, live soil of rather a stiff nature, but not too heavily charged with manure, as this causes a soft sappy growth. Still we aim to have the soil contain sufficient nourishment to enable the plants to get along to nearly the time for them to set buds without having to resort to extra feeding. Several of the best varieties planted at this time will, if properly managed, attain a height of over six feet. Arrange- ments should therefore be made to give them plenty of head room by lowering the benches a little if necessary, which will save much worry and labor later on, for if we have to resort to bending the plants down to keep them away from the glass some damage is bound to occur and not nearly such good results can be expected from plants so treated. \Ve allow ten inches apart for most of the varieties, as it is our aim to produce as fine a bloom as we can. It may be that if we could devote a house of the latest pattern to chrysanthemums it might be possible to obtain equally good results from plants set closer together, but with us anything planted closer than ten inches apart will not give us the returns looked for, except with such varieties as Ivory, Geo. S. Kalb and a few more of the early ones. The soil in the beds needs to be made as firm and as even as possible and any lumps must be broken up. Water only around the plants at the start, leaving the rest of the bed until they have taken hold of the soil. The plants should be given every encouragement by ample syringing two or three times a day in bright weather and after a few days, when they are well started, it will become necessary to water the bed clear through. Chas. W. Johnson. CARNATIONS. CULTURAL NOTES. June 10. — With Memorial Day passes the demand for cut carnations in quan- tity and the wise grower will at once clean out all stock that is not producing strictly first-class flowers. Superlative flowers will sell in moderate quantities through commencement time and in some markets all summer, but second-class blooms will not pay for the extra water and attention they require during the hot weather. It pays to pull out all poor stock and allow the sun to dry out and sweeten the houses during their idle time in the sum- mer. Allowing the plants to stand and dry up in the houses is neither wisdom nor economy, as they harbor all sorts of insects. Every vestige of plant growth should be cleaned out at once so as to allow the sun free play on the soil and lumber in the houses. This treatment may not meet with the approval ot some growers, but I think if they will try it for one season, '.hat it will be considered a part of the prepara- tion of the houses for succeeding years. This drying out process sweetens the houses better than can be done by any other method, it arrests all manner of fungoid growth, both in the soil and in lumber and prepares the latter for a coat of paint or lime. It also obviates the necessity i if changing the soil each season, as soil treated to a three or four weeks' sun bath can be used at least three j'ears with results as good as those from soil that is changed every season. This may seem a lallacy to some growers and might not be applicable to all soils, but it has been my experience, carefully tab- ulated. The time and labor consumed in changing the soil each season makes the experiment worth trying. If you do try it make a thorough trial and not a half-hearted one. Try at least one-third of a house and be sure that the sun dries the soil, dust dry to the bottom of the bench, or if using solid beds, have it dust dry to the depth that you work it. This can easily be accomplished by turning the soil once after the top has become thoroughly dry. If not dried out com- pletely there would be danger of the soil souring and the experiment turned into a failure. If you are lucky enough to have several houses of carnations in good shape and a market for the flowers of course it will pay you to keep them in and change the soil when you come to change the old plants tor the new. There is always a demand for white all through the sum- mer and Flora Hill is the one for that purpose. A good house of Flora Hill is quite as profitable in the summer as in the winter for the expense of heat can be deducted and will more than counterbal- ance the difference in price. It is a good plan to loosen the soil a bit on the sur- face of the beds with a hand fork and give them a mulching of well rotted manure, following this up with a heavy watering. See that they are neatly tied up and disbudded and as soon as they show signs of deterioration give them some additional feeding. Gold Nugget would lend itself to this sort of treat- ment; so would Leslie Paul and some others, but I doubt if any but the white could be made to pay after June 30, except- ing in a few markets. Our friend C. Eisele, of Philadelphia, has been hybridizing for some years to obtain a type of summer blooming car- nations. He has succeeded in getting one which he considers worthy of introduc- tion and no doubt will soon follow with others until we have a complete assort- ment of colors. When this is accom- plished it will relieve the houses early and both the outdoor and the indoor grow- ers will be correspondingly happy. Albert M. Herr. Notes on Kalmias. Few American shrubs surpass the kalmia in beauty and in their value as an evergreen and free flowering decora- tive plant for the garden. This may be said especially of Kalmia latitolia, the largest and most beautiful member of the genus. With its large, shining foliage, contrasting well with the bright red or yellow twigs, it is a handsome plant throughout the whole year, but in early summer, when it is loaded with its abundant masses of rose colored flowers, it becomes a feature of striking beauty in the landscape and attracts even the eye of the most careless observer. The plants are not only showy as a whole but each individual flower has abeauty of its own and is made highly attractive by the color markings, the regular five pointed outline and peculiar form of the corolla, which is saucer-shaped and shows ten little horn like protractions on the out- side corresponding with little cavities inside, which hold fast the anthers of the stamens while the ten filaments radiat- j8gg. The American Florist. 133Y BANK OF KALMIA LATIFOLIA, WITH HEMLOCK HEDGE TWENTY TWO FEET HIGH. AT WELLESLEY, MASS. ing from the center bow gracefully toward each little pouch. If touched the stamens spring up suddenly and bend over to the style. The flower bud, too, is of a peculiar symmetrical beauty forming a ten angled, deeply fluted cone supported by the lower, broader and cup-like portion. The genus is purely American and no member of it occurs in the old world. It was named by Linnoeus in honor of Peter Kalm, a Swedish botanist who travelled for three years through North America, in the middle of the last century, and sent many plants to Linnteus. After his return to Sweden he was appointed professor of botany at Abo and wrote a book on his travels in America. Six species of kalmia are known, of which K. latifolia, the mountain laurel or wood laurel, is the most beautiful and grows to a much larger size than any of the others. Sometimes in the Allegheny mountains it becomes a small tree, attaining a height of thirty feet, but usually it remains a shrub from three to six feet, or occasionally ten feet high. It is most abundant in the southern moun- tains of the eastern states and is distri- buted as far north as New Brunswick and the northern shores of Lake Erie. The large oblong evergreen leaves, which are often used for garlands and wreaths, are quite smooth, dark green and shining above and pale green on the under side and measure two to four inchesinlength. They are arranged on the branches alternately or in irregular whorls. The flower buds lor the following year are formed in midsummer and remain during the winter in the form of slender cones at the ends of the branches; they begin to lengthen in early spring and develop gradually into many flowered corymbs which commence to bloom in May in the south and farther north in June. The corolla is nearly one inch wide and usually of a light and delicate pink, but varying in shade from white to deep rose, marked inside with a waving deep rose colored line and above the little pouches with purple penciling. There is a variety, K. latifolia myrti- folia, of low compact growth and with very deep green, small leaves, only one to two inches long, which maybe used with advantage in situations where only a low shrub is desired. Another and a very curious form with the corolla deeply divided into five linear petals was found several years ago near Deerfield, Mass. Though this monstrosa form is less beautiful than the type, it is a ver^- ornamental and free flowering shrub and highly interesting from a botanical point of view. Two other species, K. angusti- folia and K. glauca, are inhabitants of the eastern states from Hudson Bay to Florida. They are also sometimes culti- vated. Kalmia angustifolia, which is popularly known as sheep laurel or lamb kill, because it is said to be poison- ous to that animal, is a shrub one to two feet high with the leaves in pairs or threes. Thev are one to two inches long. oblong, shining green above and pale green below. The flowers are borne in many flowered clusters in the axils of the leaves of the last year and surmounted by the growth of the current year. The corolla is deep rose red and hardly half the size of that of K. latifolia. A number of different varieties are cultivated in European nurseries. Kalmia glauca, or polifolia, forms a low, straggling shrub usually not more than one foot high. The opposite or whorled leaves are narrow or linear- oblong and strongly revoluteatthe edge, dark green above and whitish or glau- cous beneath and about one inch or less in length. The flowers are pale rose color and appear early in May at the end of the branches on slender foot stalks. The corolla is one-half to two-thirds of an inch wide, somewhat larger than that of the foregoing species, but smaller than that of K. latifolia. It is a very gracelul species and deserves to be more cultivated on account of the earliness of its flowers, which are large compared with the size of the leaves and of the plant itself. It grows naturally in moist and boggy localities, but in cultivation it succeeds well in drier situations in a peaty and sandy soil. K. glauca is the only species which extends to Pacific North America, growing as a dwarf alpine form in the Rocky mountains from Sitka to California. In the southern states two more species are found which, however, are less attractive and rarely cultivated. One, 1338 The American Florist. June lo^ "K. cuneata, has deciduous cuneate-oblong leaves and small whitish flowers; the other, K. hirsuta, very small leaves furnished like the stem with scattered hairs and bears single small rose colored flowers in the axils of the leaves. The sixth species, K. ericoides, a native of C^iba, has rigid heath-like foliage and is not in cultivation. The mountain laurel succeeds well in cultivation and is, excepting the rhodo- dendron, the most beautiful and valuable eyergreen shrub for the decoration of home grounds and parks in the northern states. The accompanying illustration shows a part of a flourishing plantation of this admirable evergreen on the estate ofH. H. Hunnewell, at Wellesley, Mass., which is famous for its large collection of hardy rhododendrons and conifers and where the kalmias have also found a congenial home. They are planted espe- cially in extensive masses on a slope over- looking the beautiful Waban Lake and when in bloom the plants shown in the illustration are exceedingly impress! ve,the rose colored flowers contrasting favora- bly with the dark green hemlock hedge, which is about twenty-two feet high and trimmed in the shape of arcades. The mountain laurel is not very partic- ular about the soil and thrives well in any open well-drained loam, but dislikes that containing limestone or heavy clay. A sandy loam with a porous subsoil will answer well, but it will be of advantage if it can be mixed with leaf mould and peat. The best situation is on a slope with northern exposure or where it is sheltered from dry winds and from the burning sun by high growing ever- greens. The mountain laurel grows well under overhanging trees and withstands drought better than the rhododendron, otherwise thriving under the same treat- ment. It is a common but erroneous belief that transplantingthe kalmia is difficult. Plants from the woods well dug, so as to ■^preserve a good ball of earth upon the roots, can be transplanted with success in fall; small plants, about one to two feet high, give the most satisfactory results. If they are to be shipped some distance, they should be packed upright upon a layer of moist moss with the balls close together and the intervening spaces filled and the balls also covered with damp moss to prevent the tender fibrous roots from becoming dry. In colder regions the plants should be placed in a cold cellar or healed in a sheltered place with a good mulching of leaves and the tops protected by boughs during the first winter and planted in their perma- nent locationinthespring, ortheymay be planted in the nursery the first season and permanently the following spring. The first season after transplanting a ■mulching of leaf mould should be given to ofi'set the frequent ill effects of the dry- ing of the top soil. In the European nurseries, where they are extensively grown with other choice evergreens, kalmias are usually raised from seeds sown in pans in a compost of peat and sand in early spring and placed in cold frames. Wlien the seedlings appear they are gradually hardened off and trans- planted, as soon as they can be handled, into boxes or frames and later in nursery rows. The varieties are propagated by f;rafting on seedlings of the common orm or by layers, sometimes also by cuttings from young wood inserted in sandy peat, covered with bell glasses and placed in a shady and cool frame. The mountain laurel is also a suitable plant for forcing. For this purpose plants well set with buds are to be planted in pots in the autumn and stored away in plant cellars until January, when thej' may be brought in as desired. With a gradually rising temperature not exceed- ing (iO° they will develop in about six or eight weeks into very attractive and showy plants for the decoration of green- houses and conservatories. Ali-red Rehder. Philadelphia. HOT WEATHER MAKES A DISSERTATION ON SHADING TIMELY. — VARIOUS METHODS AND THEIR ADVANTAGES. — STATEOF THE MARKET. — BUSINESS BRISK — PRICES HOLD WELL. — LONGIFLORUMS IN POTS. —MEETING OF THE CLUB AND OTHER MATTERS OF INTEREST. With the thermometer registering exactly 100 " in the shade those who are compelled to work in greenhouses in this neighborhood found life anything but pleasant this week. Jos. Heacock's plan of shading the house in which the men are working with a large muslin cover is the best thing for the purpose we have seen. Whitewash darkened with mud is sometimes used, which, while not nearly so efficient, has the disadvantage of being hard to get entirely cleaned and the glass is sometimes stained so that it has to be scrubbed by hand. Mr. Ileacock believes in keeping the glass of his rose houses as clean as possible so there will be nothing to obstruct the light when the dark days of December come around. The best shading for a palm house is still in doubt, or at least no one kind stands out so that it can be named the standard. Mr. Harris does not like the shading cloth for the inside, as it makes the houses too dark. Many simply use whitewash, put- ting on additional coats as required. Some use naptha and white lead but this also has to be applied several times in a season. Mr. Eisele, of Dreer's, says they have found the following the best thing for the purpose that they have tried. To a bucket of white lead thinned with turpentine, to the consistency of milk add a quart of linseed oil. This is sufficient oil to make the shading in a measure permanent and at the same time is not enough oil to make the mixt- ure so sticky that it will catch the dust. Thos. Rochford, of London, has, we are informed, largely adopted a shading formed of narrow slats woven into a flexible mat which is rolled up and down from the ridge-pole with a chain and sprocket whenever required. This mova- ble shading, while the most expensive, has the advantage of being rolled up out of the way and allowing the plants the benefit of all the light early and late in the day and in cloudy weather. Business is brisk for the season as the demand for school commencements seems greater this year than ever. Beauties, sweet peas, carnations. Meteor roses in separate clusters with suitable ribbons, seem the favorites. There has been a fair crop of June weddings with which the decorators have been kept quite busy, but a few more might have been worked in with the stock and time there was to spare. Prices are about as last week: $1 to $2 per dozen for the best grades of Beauties; $3 to $4 per hundred for selected teas; $1 to $1.50 per hundred for carnations, and good they are for the season. Sweet peas are now coming in from outside at $1 per dozen bunches. Pa'onies are still plentiful but there are evidences of an early decline. They have been very fine this season and the demand exceptional. We shall be sorry to see them go. Robert Craig has had a fine lot of longiflorum lilies, three small bulbs in a 6 inch pot. They averaged about ten flowers to a pot. They were well grown although they required but little care, coming on, as it were, with the season. They helped out many a decoration which would otherwise have had a somber look. Tlie June meeting of the Florists' Club was slmily attended, the hot weather and a counter attraction of a dinner given liy the Gun Club at the Wissano- ming grounds capturing quite a few. There was not much business of import- ance transacted. Wra. Scott, of Buffalo, received the endorsement of the club for the director of the department of horti- culture at the Pan-American Exposition. In the absence of the president David Beam graced the chair. John Westcott was missed, he having gone with a few friends to Barnegat Bay fishing. There was a nice display of herbaceous flowers from Thos. Meehan & Sons at Germantown, and the Stoke- Pogis nur- series sent some vases of Penzance hybrid roses which were real beauties Visitors in town: Mrs. F. R. Hill, of Baltimore; Jules A. Porta, superintend- ent of Audubon Park, New Orleans. K. New York. HOT WEATHER, DULL BUSINESS AND A SURPLUS OF EVERyTHING — P.EONIES AND ROSES FINE. — NOTES AT THE FERRY MARKET. — A FIRE, SOME DISTINGUISHED VISITORS AND OTHER ITEMS. Torrid weather, heavy flower ship- ments and a scarcity of buyers have combined to make the wholesalers' life miserable this week. The supply from regular sources is augmented by crates upon crates of pannies and garden roses, which more than fill the vacancy left by the tulips and daffodils and are almost as difficult to dispose of. Pa'onies are very fine and they make one wish that it were practicable to have them tor decora- tive purposes all the winter through. ( )utdoor moss roses are good and sell satisfactorily. Yellow and white sweet sultan are among the prettiest of the odd or infrequent flowers coming in. Corn flowers are plentiful and sweet peas in several colors badly overstocked, so that it is hardly possible to quote a value on them. Business in general is irregular. One or two days out of each week will develop a gratifying activity and the balance of the week scarcely aflbrds an excuse for keeping the store open. Weddings and graduations have begun but the overburdened market is not materially affected by this fact and no stir is occasioned on this account. The Thirty-fourth street market opens its doors regularly at li a. m. every day and the usual swarm of frequenters is seen but they apparently come from force of habit and there are about three grow- ers to every buyer. Here the sight has been a brilliant one on account of the enormous quantity of flowers brought in and if the stuft cannot be disposed of, it serves for the irrepressible spirits to pelt each other with and makes sport only excelled by the dice shaking that goes on merrily in the restaurant below. Bobbink & Atkins had a fire in their sheds at Rutherford on May 29 but their loss was slight compared with that of a neighbor to whose house and barn the flames communicated, destroying both. At the Cleary sale of stock for F. H. Dressel, Weehawken Heights, N.J., June 8, there was a fair attendance of buyers, and good prices were the rule. iSgg. The American Florist. 1339 Wm. McCormick ot 276 W. One Hun- dred and Twenty-filth street has sold out. H. A. Bunyard has issued a neat little pamphlet about "Green Goods and Other Topics " E. B. Sutton is cutting some fine gladiolus flowers. The handsomest carnation coming to this market is John N. May's Oljmpia. Steamer trade has begun and is expected to be good this season. Leonard Barron will sail for England in a few days. Visitors in town: Wm. Griffin, Lenox, Mass.; W. P. Craig, Philadelphia; L. E. Wood, Fishkill; J. N. Champion, New Haven; Col. Hammond, Springfield, Mass. Boston. AN AVALANCHE OP ROSES.— THE STREET fakirs' opportunity. — CARNATIONS take a drop.— stock in market at present. — a fine garden rose. — regrets oyer news of malcolm Dunn's death. — rhododendrons in BLOOM. — ROBT. FAEQUHAR HOME AG.\IN. This market is at present struggling ■with a tidal wave of roses. It would seem that every rose house within a 200 mile radius is in crop and that its owner finds no other disposition for the product than to send it to Boston. So to Boston they come in vast quantities with quality none too good and as the florists want but the smallest fraction of the accumula- tion the street boy steps in and, equipped with a large realization of his own importance in this time of extreniitj-, proceeds to assume a patronizing control of the situation while growers and wholesalers obsequiously doff their hats ■with an air of "For what we are about to receive, the Lord make us truly thankful " But when, as oci:asionally happens, the young dictators carry it too far and forbearance is at an end, there ensues an all-round scrap and the whole- salers' minions sail in, Dewey fashion, ■with sleeves rolled up and administer a lesson that helps greatly in restoring normal relations and incidentally fur- nishes unlimited fun for the neighbors. The carnation has had an eventful week. Decoration Day left the market and the plants completely stripped and tip to Thursday there was a very meager stock from which to fill numerous calls and for which Decoration Day prices ■were obtained without any trouble. But the hot weather of Friday and Saturday quickly put a different com- plexion on things; the demand and the price went to pieces with a snap and the carnation dropped into place alongside the rose as a candidate for the street fakir's compassion. Excepting only the lily of the valley, which is always withus, andastraggling few longirtorums we have now said good bye for the season to the whole line of so-called bulbous stock, the tardy double poeticus and late flowering tulips having taken their departure at Decoration Day. Bulb forcers are not noticeably jubilant over the experience of the past season or the prospects for the next one. There isanabundanceof small material in sight at present, such as sweet peas, corn flowers, coreopsis, snap dragon, etc., which makf a nice variety in the city florists' s'tock and, although each in itself holding an insignificant position, yet the sales of these little things amount to considerable in the aggregate in this market. Red pjconies just missed Decora- tion Day by about forty-eight hours. They are unusually good this year. Outdoor roses are beginning to bloom freely at the Arnold Arboretum. Spino- sissima, grandiflora, cinnamomea and others of the earlier flowering species are already at their best. One of the rugosa hy brids recently imoorted, named Blanche de Coubert, is a superb flower, double, satiny white and deliciously fragrant and should become a leader among gar- den roses. The news of the death of Malcolm Dunn, head gardener to the Duke of Buccleugb, Scotland, published in last week's American Florist was received with sadness by Jackson Dawson, who loves to tell of the royal welcome and exceptional kindness he received from that gentleman on his recent tour abroad, not only at Dalkeith but at Dublin where Mr. Dunn was in attendance upon the forestry convention. Rhododendrons are now at their height and are much better than the appearance of the plants in early spring seemed to promise. In numerous cases where the foliage suflered severely from the winter exposure the buds came through in pass- able condition. H. H. Hunnewell was awarded a certi- ficate of merit at Horticultural Hall last Saturday for superior cultivation of Miltonia vexillaria of which a number of finely flowered plants were exhibited. Robert Farquhar has returned from his European trip filled with enthusiasm over the grand spring sights he saw in Belgium and at the bulb farms in Holland. W. A. Bock is contemplating a trip to Europe. Chicago. 90T ■WEATHER and COMMENCEMENT ORDERS CONFLICT.— GOOD ROSES VERY SCARCE AND CARNATIONS CLOSE AT A MOMENT'S NOTICE — LILY OF THE VALLEY SCARCE — A BIG SMILAX HOUSE. — P.EO- NIES SUFFER AGAIN. — A WEDDING, VISIT- ORS AND OTHER NOTES. This has been a hard week for local wholesalers and commission men. Busi- ness has been good; too good, in fact. There isn't any scarcity of flowers but good Beauties, Brides and Bridesmaids have been so short that, as one whole- saler expresses it, they'll never be any shorter. There are many poor roses but the demand isn't for that kind. The school commencement shipping orders are pouring in from all quarters, more numerously than is usual at the season, anJ only the best of stock will do, and that isn't to be obtained. Of carnations there are many and tnost of them are good but complaints come thick and fast, both from the buyer and the grower, tor the stock goes to sleep upon the slightest provocation. No one can be held respon- sible for this; the hot weather plays the mischief The heat is rushing on all kinds of stock and it is predicted that, with continued torridity, the late com- mencement season will see a scarcity in all lines. At present lily of the v='lley is both scarce and poor but sells for from 4 cents to 5 cents. There are a great many water lilies coming in and they only bring $1 a hundred. Bassett & Washburn are building a smilax house 26x550 which is to be something new. It runs east and west, is even span, detached and has glass in both the north and south side walls. While the structure is intended for smilax, this season part of it will be partitioned oft" and devoted to carnations. This is the only addition this firm is to make this year, although a number of the houses are to be rebuilt and improved. Bassett & Washburn have consummated an arrangement with Messrs Robert Scott & Son and Ernst Asmus whereby they will become the western selling agents for the new red rose Liberty. P. S. Peterson, senior of the firm of Peterson & Son, starts on Sunday for a trip to Germany. He is compelled to leave before the visit of the nurserymen, who have been invited to inspect the nursery next week. A great deal of stock was winter killed at the Peterson estab- lishment. They lost thousands of small trees and shrubs and in the acres of p.'Eonies there was much destruction, although enough plants survived to afford thousands of good blooms in the last few days. J. Austin Shaw has been visiting the trade in the west and reports prosperity everywhere. There is the promise of a wonderful harvest and the florists are all hopeful and busy. In Omaha and Coun- cil Bluffs most of them are building new houses and preparing for still better times. Mr. Shaw will be at the nursery- men's convention in this city next week, where he will represent the National Florists' Board of Trade, Jackson & Per- kins Co., H. H. Berger & Co., the C. W. Vredenberg Co., and D. B. Long. Dr. A. L. Wheeler, of Mason City, Iowa, paid Chicago his annual visit this week. Dr. Wheeler is a member of a medical association, the " meeting of which calls him east nearly every year; this time it was to Washington, D. C. He has a prosperous florist business, with 12,000 feet ot glass, which he is at present increasing, and took occasion to visit a number of leading establishments both in the east and in Chicago while enroute. At the last meeting of the Florists' Club there were reports and discussion on the Memorial Day trade. The wholesalers were unanimous in reporting a very good business and most of the retailers found brisk and satisfactory trade. President Sanders was instructed to be present when the Atnerican Association of Nur- serymen convenes at the Chicago Beach and, on behalf of the club, present a suit- able floral token. Miss Theresa Paasch, the popular daughter of C. Paasch, the Cly^oura avenue retailer, and Julius Szerlinsky, Jr., were married June 5 and that even- ing 200 people, a number of them identi- fied with the trade, made merry at Schoenhofen's Hall, which Mr. Paasch had decorated finely for the occasion. The prconies have suffered again this week. Many of them were hard hit by frost in February and in the past few days the heat has, in this vicinity, rushed them out and many flowers were lost because they could not be cut and handled fast enough. J. D. Carmody was up from "Posey county" this week. The bard of Evans- ville is looking well and feeling well, particularly as he finds business rapidly picking up. The Chicago Flower Mission has opened in the Athenfeum building for its twenty fifth year. The society collects and distributes to hospitals, etc., manv hundreds of boxes of flowers annually. ' The Florists' Club will shortly take up the matter of a picnic and of bi-weekly excursions during summer. McKellar & Wmterson received 65,000 ferns in bulk by boat from Michigan one day this week. Among the week's visitors were R. Ulrich, who has charge of the landscape work at the Omaha exposition, and Geo. Souster, Elgin, 111. 1340 The American Florist. June lOy IFOilli /Al!!l!l@i!@MI iFlL@@0@f SabscripUon, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. SabscripUons accepted only from uose in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate, 8100 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Fogitlon Gnaranteed. Discounts, 6 times 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. The AdTerllBlni! Department of the American Flokist 1b for Florists, Seedsmen, Nurserymen, and dealers In wares pertaining to those lines Only. Orderi for leii than one-hall inch space not accepted. Advertisements mnat reach us by Wednesday to se- onre Insertion In the issne for the following Saturday. Addreu THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. The very rare Cattleya Gaskelliana alba is now in fine flower at the Kimball conservatories, Rochester, N. Y. E. C. Lindsay, Duluth, Minn., recom- mends the verbena to his patrons as the florists' flower which makes the best dis- play for little money. Now, while the average florist is in iunds as a result of the excellent spring trade, is the time for him to replenish his stock with the newest and most salable plants. Philadelphia Endorses Mr. Scott. At the regular monthly meeting of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, held June 6, 1899, the following preamble and reso- lution were adopted: Whereas, The Horticultural Depart- ment at the Pan-American Exposition, to be held in Buffalo in 1900, is of great importance to the trade, and should be under the management of a competent horticulturist, therefore be it Resolved, That this club hereby cordi- ally endorses William Scott, of Buffalo, N.Y., as superintendent of horticulture for said exposition. (Signed) G. C. Watson. Robert Craig. Greenhouse Construction. Ed. Am. Florist: — Referring to "A Beginner's" queries as to his contem- plated side hill house, I would think one of the worst features of the construction is the lack of opportunity for proper ventilation. If properly supported by gas pipe upright columns, say 1-inch or lV'2-inch in size, the long span would stand snow pressure. In my opinion, if water is used as a heating medium, 2-inch pipe should be used, fed with a 3-inch flow pipe as far as house No. 3 and 2-inch from there on to house No. 1 and the feed pipe to each set of radiatSng lines should be supplied with a valve with which to regulate the amount of heat imparted to each section. The main return should be of 3-inch pipe and connected with opposite end of the radiating lines. J. D. Carmody. Red Spider. Ed. Am. Florist:— What is the best way to kill red spider in greenhouses where ordinary methods fail? Constant Reader. The common remedies for thered spider are in spraying the plants with a tobacco solution, soap solution or either of these in combination with flowers of sulphur. Kerosene emulsion is also an excellent remedy where the plants are of such nature that it is desirable to use this insecticide. In making the application with any of these mixtures it is essential that the plants be thoroughly sprayed, hitting both sides of the leaves and put- ting the liquids on the plants in as fine a mist as possible, so as to make the appli- cation uniform. A very simple method of keeping plants in fairly good condition consists in washing them with a strong stream of water thrown by a force pump every two or three days, causing the water to strike the plants from both sides. L. 0. Howard. Dept. of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Greenhouse Building. Kennett Square, Pa. — Chas. Swayne, one carnation house, 50x150. Toughkenamon, Pa.— Wm. Sharpless, one greenhouse. South Dartmouth, Mass. — Andrews & Brownell, one commercial house 40x200. Cleveland, O. — H. Rindfleisch, rebuilding three houses. Hagerstown, Md. — Wm. Bester, four houses 18x80. Henry Bester, one carna- tion house. Indianapolis, Ind. — Philip Conway, four houses 20x100. Bertermann Floral Co., three houses. Deaf and Dumb Insti- tute, three houses. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Crabb& Hunter, two commercial houses. Henry Smith, range of 10,000 feet. Galena, 111.— B. F. Vandervatc, two houses 14x100. New Comerstown, O.— J. W. Nicode- mus, house 16x110. Buffalo, N. Y. — Forest Lawn Cemetery, two propagating houses, each 20x50. . Belmont, Mass. — The Shaw estate, one forcing house 390 feet long. Upland, Pa. — S. A. Crozer, one con- servatory. Austin, Minn. — A. N. Kinsman & Co., two houses 10x36. Fall River, Mass.— Geo. Smith, one house 18x97. C. Warburton, house 26x157. Des Plaines, 111. — Peters & Arnold, two houses 20x100. Menominee, Mich. — Chas. Schultz, one greenhouse. Pekin, III. — Geo. A. Kuhl, two houses. Hillsdale, Mich.— S. J. Shank, three greenhouses. Albert Lea, Minn —P. Clausen & Son, three-quarter span house 20x80. Mason City, la. — Wheeler Floral Co., two rose houses. Richmond, Va. — W. A. Hammond, three houses. Utica, N. Y.— C. F. Baker, rebuilding range of houses. Fairwood, Pa.— I. G. Marvin, 25,000 feet of glass. Hinsdale, III.— Bassett & Washburn, smilax house 26x550. Atlantic, la. — C. G. Anderson & Co., one rose house. Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists Received. - The Geo. F. Blake Mfg. Co., Chicago, 111., steam pumps; Knowles Steam Pump Works, Chicago, 111., steam pumps; Thomas Mcehan & Sons, Philadelphia, Pa., roses and vines; W. J. Hesser, Platts- mouth. Neb., palms; Farmers & Planters Co., Salisbury, Md., clover seed; Rife Hydraulic Engine Mfg. Co., New York, N. Y., hydraulic engines; R. Vincent, Jr , & Son," White Marsh, Md., seeds; John Peed & Son, London S. E., England, caladiums; Cincinnati Cut P^lower Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, cut flowers; W. A. Mc- Fadden, Cincinnati, Ohio, orchids and cut flowers. Gloxinias and Heliotropes Diseased. Ed. Am. Florist:— I should like to know if any other reader of your journal has encountered the disease which is injuring my gloxinias and heliotropes and what remedy they have applied. The infection first appeared on the helio- tropes, covering the leaves with a red- dish substance. This has ruined many of my gloxinias, which grew finely at the start hut as soon as the disease attacked thelea ves both leaves and blooms stopped growing and the only remedy was to cut them off and let the plants start again. If there is something to prevent this I should be most happy to know it. Destroyer. Ampelopsis Vettchii. Ed. Am. Florist: — I shall be pleased to learn how to make Ampelopsis Veitchii grow on the western side of a cottage which has about two feet of granite with the remaining surface of stained shingles. The vines were planted four years ago this spring and have been well protected at the roots; they grow all through the summer, but die on the shingles every winter, so that in no year are they any more advanced than during the previous summer. E. L. B. The facts given do not give any clue as to the cause of the vine dying on the shingles. It is not uncommon to see this ampelopsis clinging and thriving on painted frame work. It may be the action of the sun in the winter season that does the harm, and it might not occur if the shoots could be tided over a winter or two, when they would be stronger. If much exposed to the sun in winter it would be well to try shading a portion of the vine for trial. This seems the only possible suggestion to make. Joseph Meehan. Potting Azaleas. En. Am. Florist: — I shall appreciate it as a favor if you will kindly give me such hints as you can on potting azaleas, what to use, when and how to use it, whether repotting each year is usually considered necessary, etc. H. H. C. It is not necessary to repot azaleas every year. Once in two years or once in three or even four years, when well estab- lished and in good shape, will in many cases be all that is necessary. The soil to be used should be light; that is to say, it should be composed largely of what is known as Jersey peat, with the addition of some sandy fibrous loam in which well decomposed leaf mould has been thor- oughly incorporated. It has been stated that refuse hops added to the soil in which azaleas are potted has proven injurious to this class of plants but why this should be so I am unable to say. In many parts of America the freight rates would make the use of Jersey peat well nigh prohibitory and, as 1 have seen some excellently well grown azaleas growing in sandy loam, "H. H. C." need not hesitate to pot his plants in siniilar material if something of a lighter nature is hard to get. Plants which have been carried over from last fall's importation, if potted firmly and otherwise carefully, should not need further potting at this season. Thorough drainage must in all cases be attended to when repotting azaleas, tor jSgg. The American Florist. 1341 during their growing and in the summer season they require an abundance of water, both at the roots and overhead. They should occupy a position in the full sun, plunged to the rim oi the pot in a well drained situation, and towards the •end of August a top-dressing of well decomposed cow manure in which a small •quantity oi pulverized sheep manure has been mixed will be found very beneficial to the plants. Screened peat mossmight be used to advantage, possibly, in a com- post lor azaleas, though it should be used on a limited number ol plants first as an ■experiment and for comparison with what is already known to be congenial to this fine rooted class of plants; we can never tell from appearances what a given soil combination might result in with any plants without first experimenting with them. One of the advantages peat moss possesses over ordinary loam is that it has the powerof retaining more moisture than do othercomposts, though this may result in serious injury to many plants under some circumstances, for instance, in the hands of inexperienced help who may manipulatethe water sup- ply. Pulverized charcoal, the finer parti- •cles of refuse ashes, or sand should in all cases be added to peat moss when used as a potting material, because of its ^reat water absorbing tendencies. W. Publications Received. Transactions of the Massachusetts HoRTiciLTURAL Society. Part i, IS'.iS. — Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Boston, Mass. — In thiswehave verbatim reports of the business meetings of the society, with the lectures and discussions delivered before the members between January and April 1S9.S, inclusive. The lectures are all interesting and many of them of the greatest importance to hor- ticulturists. Journal of the Columbus Horti- ■CULTURAL Society. — Columbus Horti- cultural Society, Columbus, Ohio. — A volume of over 150 pages, containing the proceedings of the society, with illus- trations, during the year 1898. The papers printed in the book are mostly of horticultural and entomological interest, but there are many hints, in it of a •character likely to be useful to ama- teur and professional gardeners. In this connection special mention should be made of the paper by F. P. Sperry on "Lawn Management and Grass Seed Mixtures" and that of Wm. R. Lazenby on 'Judging or Scoring Fruits." Annual Report of the MissouriHor- TicuLTURAL Society, 1S9S.—L. A. Good- man, Secretary, Westport, Mo. — There has been a vast amount of information useful to horticulturists crammed into the four hundred odd pages of this report. From a perusal of its pages one would imagine there has been little left to exploit in this line, and yet it has all been done s>o tastefully and carefully that ■every page awakens interest and carries the reader on to infatuation. State societies like that of Missouri are doing horticulture, and incidentally floriculture, yeoman service, and one of the best features of it is the preservation of useful data— the results of costly experiments — which cannot fail as a guiding hand to generations yet to come. We know the rewards are far too meager for work of this character; but still we say, keep it up. Yeardook of the Dei'art.ment of Agriculture, 189S — Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. — This ^i,WJ,ua| pubUcfttion, as usual, is brimful •of the best an(l latest information on a vast variety of subjects. The various con- tributors have every facility for acquiring material, and it goes without sajingthat they make the best of their opportunities. Among the papers of interest to horti- culturists may be mentioned the follow- ing: "Pruning of Trees and Other Plants," by W'illiam Saunders; "Pollination of Poraaceous Fruits," by M. B. Waite; "Birds as Weed Destroyers," by Sylves- ter D.Judd; "Insects Injurious to Beans and Peas, ' by F. H. Chittenden; "Work in Vegetable Physiology- and Pathology," by Albert F. Woods; "I'tilizing Surplus Fruits," by G. B. Brackett; "Improve- ment of Plants by Selection," by Herbert J. Webber; "Can Perfumery Farming Succeed in the United States?" by Edward S. Steele; "The Movement and Retention of Water in Soils," by Lyman J. Briggs; "Sand-Binding Grasses," by F. Lamson-Scribner; "Grass Seed and Its Impurities," by Gilbert H. Hicks. Every reader of this journal should request a copy of his senator or representative in congress. Landscape Gardening as Applied to Ho.ME Decoration.— Z?v Samuel T. May- nard.^ohn Wiley & Sons, New York. — The author is professor of botany and horticulture at the Massachusetts Agri- cultural College, and his work at that institution, as well as in other fields, has thoroughly informed him with regard to the needs of the large and growing class for which he writes. We have many books on similar lines, but there is room for many more, for as Prof. Maynard in his introduction says: "In no country in the world are there so many well-to-do people as in the United States, and so many who own comfortable and even beautiful homes, and on every hand we hear the call for information as to the most beautiful decorative trees, shrubs, and plants and their proper use and arrangement to produce the most pleas- ing effects. The enormous trade in orna- mental trees, shrubs, and plants among our nurserymen is an indication oi the extent of the work of improvement and decoration that is going on among our people and the consequent need of knowl- edge and skill in order to make the best use of these materials." OBITUARY. WILLIAM JENNINGS. William Jennings, President of the Jennings Nursery Co., Thoraasville, Oa., an old resident of Atlanta, a respected citizen and a leading tradesman, died May 31 after a long illness. \V.M. H. WESTON. William H. Weston, who for forty years had been in charge of the gardens of the White family at Syracuse, X. Y., died recently, aged 04- years. His success iu forcing hybrid perpetual roses had brought him to the attention of the gar- dening fraternity. He was a man of erudition and had traveled extensively. SITUATIONS, WANTS. FOR SALE. AdvurUtmuieuU] uuaur luis uutiu win Do iiiKurLoa al the raie of 10 cents a line (seven words) eacb Inser- ttoo. Casta must accompany order. Plant advB. not for ibe year 1899 la entitled to a flve-line want adv. (BlcuailoDsonly) free to be aaed at any time darlo)! ttae year. SITUATION WANTKD-By youn^r florist 25 years ot age; ten years' experience buber. Addreas K. care American Klurlst. olTDATlON WANTK1>-By a goud, all around tlo- ^ITDATION WANTED -By experienced English 5 gardener and florist; private place preferred, iddress Cal . care American Florist, Chicago. K M. care American Florist, Chicago. Good references I P. O.. Ontario. Canada. SITUATION WANTEI>-By florist and gardener, over 2.'i years' experience; married; well np In SITUATION WANTEr>~Bya flrstclass. all-around florist: tf rowing; of rosea a specialty, carnations, general stock, mums, etc ; good propaeator; 2.'i years* cperlence: single; wholesale business prefeTed. Best references. O P. care American Klorlst. SITUATION WANTED- As foreman; grower of roses and carnations; Am. Beauty a specialty. Understand crattlng roses, steam and hot water, building greenhouses. Rest references; married. sober and reliable, age :in, American born: 18 years" e-xperlence. N. Y,. N J. or Penna. preferred. Addresa ROSE8, care American Florist. W" Retail. Box 775, Milwaukee. Wis. W ANTED TO BUY— Good 4-lnch oust Iron plpa, iso No H Weathered boiler. Address t. BriiMEiSTER Co., Sta D. Milwaukee, Wis. WANTED— A No. 1 man to grow lea roses; must be flrst-class. Will hare steady work. and good wages. B.\ssETT & Washburn, Ulnsdale, 111. WANTED— Salesman to carry a side line to the flower atjd seed trade: quick seller. liberal com- mission. The Unxcelled Seed Co .Montclalr, N.J. WANTED-SlDgle man for growing cut flowers; must be a worker; German preferr d State wages, with board. J. A. Bissixqer. Lansing, Mich. WANTED— Several meo to assist In greenhouse work. Good wages and sieady employment guaranteed <~'ome atoD"^. Bassett & Washburn. Hinsdale. 111. WANTED— A flrst-ciass grower of roses, carnations and general stock, man who knows how to handle hot beds. One not afraid of work can secure permanent, well-paying position Answer at once. Wheeler Floral Co.. Maaon City, la. W" and general stock, to take charge of small greenhouse, horse and cow; steady work, board and lodging. State wages wanted and references Address Mrs Huloah salveson. Petersburg. 111. WANTED— At once or about July 1st. a good all- arouDd single young man. to assist In growing of general stock in a commercial place; also vegeta- bles Must be fober, reliable and lndu«trlou8. Hol- lander or German preferred. Must have good refer- ences. Apply to Vanpek Metlens Greenhouses. Dunkirk, N. Y. jiOR S ALE— As I wish to change my business I will ' se'l my house, greenhouses and stock- 6000 feet iass; a good paying bualQefs: easy pavments For Sale. «^ Five large cases of Botanical Speci- mens and Shells. Carefully named and very complete Correspondence J. H. TROY. Solicited. 365 Fifth Ave.. New York City. For Sale. A prosperous local, mail and shipping business; one ot the very best in the State of Washington: a trade which will make money as it is and which can be hirgely increased. For loll j a"i'-'"lnrs address OSCAR GRUNERT, 126 Chase Ave.. Walla Walla. Wash. Don't Let This icr°e1or good li^d Chanrt^ Pnuotii tioii.s subject tochiiiige All olher slo.-k at lowest, lua ith 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4,00 1.00 to 1.50 2.00 lo 3.00 t not ice. ^———^—^ Wholesale Florists. ^^j».5tCONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.^^^^ 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHXC^OO. We Have the OUR SPECIALTIES: LARGEST WHOLESALE ORCHIDS, HIGH-GRADE ROSES, Hoase in Chicago. CARNATIONS dHCl VIOLETS. tS^Full Line FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Seeds, Bulbs. Hardy Stock. Tmmmmmmmtmmmmmfmmmnmmmmfmmmmfmmmmmmmnmm Benthey &i Co. F. F. BENTHEV, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 4; Randclpb Street, CHICAGO. ^f Const eniuents solicited NEW_CRop '^ HARDY CUT FERNS First Huality, rai..-y Sphaqnum Moss. Bouquet Jreen. Laurel and laurel (doping and F or ists' Supplies Ni w cn^tome^H wfiii pilce . All orderi* b^ nr dmpmch prompt.) Wbol^ale ffower/\arl^fe 20 •■ ■' " 1.60'" 2 |,U 15 " ■■ " LI0®1 5') 12 " ■• •• .75®! 2j 8 ■' " " SiJlftl 00 BrldB .S IW(» .^ 00 BrldeBmald :l 00k« ^ UO Perle it.OOS .') 00 Meteor «) 0(1® 6 IIO Carnations 1 H)(<« 1 jJ fancy 2.0O«» :* 00 Lily of the Tsuey .'i W) MULunette 2 0" Adlantunj Via 1 00 Common fema ^5® ,4U Galux leaves.. Say: ""baw it in the Flokist." E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE " FOR WHOLESALE — ^ I COT FLOWERS \ Hunt's Flowers V Qo Everywhere > 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CniCAGO. Wholesale Dealers and AaaA djkia««ftM«ft Growers of llUl rlOWCrS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL, A. L. RANDALLS Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash- ington St., Chicago. Write for Bpeclal Quotations on large orders. WHOLESALE GROWER OF ROSES. DEALER IN CUT fLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONfi, 37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL 1, G, PRINCE & CO, lUinoiesale 6ui. Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Agents for the Hinsdale Hose Co. Special attentloa paid to sblpplDK orders. 76 & 7S Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. E. C. AMLING Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, W. S. HErrRON, Mgr. ....CHICAGO. KENNIGOTT BROS. CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. 4Z-A4 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY. WIETOR BROS. SUCCESSORS TO ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS 51 WABASH AVENUE, Headquarters „ , _ ....CHICAQO 1344 The American Florist. June lOf Samyel I. Pennock. Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, .PHILADELPHIA, PA. ■for JUNE WEDDINGS, a choice selection of Orchids and Valley. Open Day and Mght from 12:01 a. m. Honday to 10 p. m. Saturday. AMERICAN BEAUTIES our specialty. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies. BOSTON... ^ FLOWERS I^rloe I.flsi'ts i:i:a^llei/4^^FL0RlSTS' """V^^ SUPPLIES i FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 84 Hawley Street, BOSTON. string's 10 feet long, 50 CENTS. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. Mention American Florist. H.G.BERNING Wholesale Florist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... 1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesah Florist, 27 S. nth St., Telephone 63 64. PtllLADELPHU. Orders by mwll. telCKfapli or telephone will receive prompt aiteiiilon. CoD8t(rnmefii8 of Kood stuck eollcUfd. - ' ' NEW CROP DAGGER ftmS. '-'"-'•''• SI.SO per M. H.id ;in.l Ijh sur« <>!' jMiir sti.i'k. s-^i' .lur iIih- laurel Wreaths Princess Pine. Mosses ol iill kimls. FINE LAUREL FESTOONING. $5.00 per 10D0 yds. A:inr.l,.rbv wire-..,. CROWL FERN CO. m:iil pr.)inptlylil^(l. 27 Beacon St . BOSTON. It your Business Methods are right you can make a profit on an advertisement here. Wbol^ale flower/arKjfe PHILADELPHLA, June Rosea. Tea. Beauty, extra — HrntB '• " becoDds Carnations fancy I,lly of the vaiJey AsparaeuB L 00® 5.00 ) 00025,00 i C0(&12,00 i.Oll® li.OO .•_'5(g< 1 OU 1 5U(3. 2-00 ! msi 4,nn JOCOSOOO j.lOo 20.00 Boston. June ". Roses, Beauty, pelect 12 ordinary 2 Jacq, Brunner 4. Bnae. Brtdesmala, Meteor 2. Carnations, ordinary fancy 1 Lily of the valley f'we.-i Peas .00®15.00 (0® 8 00 00® 12 00 00® a 00 .60® ."5 00® 1 50 CO® 3.00 .00® t; oo rO® 2.C0 GIVE us A TRIAL.'' WE CAN PLEASE YOU. ;^IV£5TER«* i.^^ YORK Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Wholesale Com- mission Florist, 481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florlata' Supplies \ Wire DeslKnfl. WM. F. KASTING, C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET, .^ ST. LOUIS, MO. 9° A complete line of Wire Uoslgns. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3134 Olive Street, jt jt j* St. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. Tell them where you saw the advt. EDWARD REID, Wlioiesdie Fiorisi 1526 RANSTEAD STREET, Long Distance 'Phone. PHILADELPHIA. Dumont & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Carnations a SpeciaItyj*j*J* 1305 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. Telephohk :i!)22 D. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Long Distance 'Phone H1-2G D. Consignments ol Roses, Carnations, Violets solicited. Milion W. Woodroffe & Co. Successor to WM. C. SMITH, Wholesale Florist, 1604 LUDLOW STREET. .^ PHILADELPHIA. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, 17 N. JUNIPER STREET, '^'"•"p^'.^JMSSa PHILADELPHIA, PA. CONSIGNiWENT.S SOLICITED. SHIPPING LIBELS '-^ Cut Flowers# Size 49ix6 inches, printed in red on gura- uu'd piiper wiih jeuf adoptt-d bv the s. .\. K. PriL-e with jo.ir I'ard, iSOO. KtS: lOOO, $4.51). Samples frcf. tLECTRO Of THIS lEAf, POSFPAID, $1.25, American Florist Co., iSgg. The American Florist. 1345 THOMAS YOUNG, Jr. Wholesale Florist, 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Decker, Blauvelt Co. • WHOLESALE FLORISTS • 42 "West 28th Street, NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Telephone 2387-l8th St. Shipping orders will receive prompt and careful attention. Top Grade BEAUTIES, BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS. Extra Carnations. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. WALTER F. SHERIDAN. jasMi FLORIST 39 West 28tb Street, NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. Price List on applicatioa. J. K. ALLEN, Wholesale Florist. Special StocV of BEAUTY. BRIDE AND BRIDESMAID ROSES. 57 W. 28lh St., NEW YORK CITY. Or-Prlce Lists on application. JOHN YOUNG, fiOSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice cut flower stock. 51 .W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. Price ll5t on -epplicatlon. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34lh Street, Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telenhoiie 1054-3H N.Y. CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every MomloK DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Mention the American Florist, THE RGCOCNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. WM. H. GUNTHER. 30 West 29th Street. ^ HARDY GUT FERNS ! FANCY and DACCER, SI. 00 oer 1000. si;. Laurel Festooning For June Weddings MOSS, GALAX LEAVES. ETC. H. E. HARTFORD, ^ 17 Chapman Place. BOSTON. .Mention the American i''lorisl. Choice Carnations Choice Roses 1^.^ Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^ale ffower/\arl^fe Nkw Tork, June 't Boses, Beauty select Hnrrisll miles Pa'onles 1 Mignonette Sweet Peas per hundred bunches 1 < auley as 7^. gmllax 15 AsparaKUS Adlantum I (I0@30.00 i.ooo 8 no .mm '< 00 .30® 2 OO 35S .50 .00® 1.50 i uo® :) 00 i OO® 4 00 ■ 00® 3 00 51® 1 UO 00® .1.00 Buffalo, .June S Bosee, Beauty Bride, Brtdesmald. Meteor. . " Perle. Nlphetos. SmIIaz Adlantam 1 Hardy Ferns 1.00335 00 !.0(® B.OO I.OC® 4.00 1.00® 6.00 .61® 1 00 ,50® 2.00 00® 4.00 00®20 00 .0U« 1.25 Harrlsll 5 Callas 5 MlBnonetle 1- Bweet Peas OIndlolus 4. Fieonles 3. .25 .20 ,00@T5.00 OOu 8.00 .00^8 00 ,00® 3.00 35® 75 OOa 10.00 LOi.i 6.00 rURDy&5LflUVELT Sweet Peas, Roses. Smilax, Carnations. 57 West 30th St.. NEW YORK. Telephone. No. 2606-38. Daily market quotations to applicants. MILLANG & CO. Commission Florists 48 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. Edw. G. Horan, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 47 It est 28th Street. NEM YORK. BEAUTIES, Jf BRIDESMAIDS, BRIDES and CARNATIONS. Write for Price List. {^!"Xotice New Numljer. When corresponding with adTertisers, mention the Amebican Florist. ROSES SWEET PEAS LILIES JULIUS LANG 53 WEST 30th STREET NEW YORK CARNATIONS Telephone 913-38. M'Mition the Ameri( Florist. The NewYork 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. M. A. HART, Gomniission°'U" Gut Flowers, 4.4 WEST 29th STREET. NEW YORK OITY. THE BEST MARKET IN NEW YORK. ■Phone 1307 3Sth St. rord Bros... Otoe Wholesale Florists 111 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. Coniignmentt Solicited. Telephone, 260 38th St 1^ O I d V ^'" summer Use ,« VJClIClA Cold storage INTEuhrcEH, LC3VCS HARLAN P. KELSEY. 1106 Tremont Bldg., BOSTON, MASS. Mention American P'lorlsl ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦ i ELECTROS... »f£> | Tor Catalogue Purposes. i| ih stncllv higti-claoemer, I ^ Seed Grower. QUEDLINBURG. GERMANY. ^ Fresh Areca Lutescens Seed, * "^ S Asparagus Sprengerii Seed, > "" "^ " ,.■ \.'n III l"i'''<-ni "» .vol"" orders lor Freesias. Harrisil, French Romans, Sntch BalbSr Narcissi. LONGIFLORUM. Boses, Azaleas, Valley, etc. V nil I'li'onii's. TERtS BAI.I.S, Iris. fL.r K.-ai liilivirk-s. Wril.- Inr new FERN SPORES fresh Collected. iruili- i>ki. i-'a trade pkt. Alsophila Australis ii i-u ouc. Adiantuni, mixed 1 CO 60c. Clioicest mixed vari.. 5i'C. juc. JOHN JAMES, Yallaha, Lake Co , F:a. i8gg. The a mer i ca n Florist. 1347 IMPORT BULB PRICE LIST OF. All Forcing Bulbs AND SEASONABLE f LOWER SEEDS ! 16 PAGES ILLUSTRATED. ^ .^ J« ASK FOR IT.,^« ^ ^ Tuberose Bulbs. DWARF PEARL, good medium size. per 100, $1.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW Vork: 14 Barclay St. CHICAGO : 84-86 Randolph St. TUBEROSE BULBS Dwarf Pearl, fine bulbs, per too, 50c, per louo. J4 00. This is a bar- gain. Casii with order. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Springfield. 0. Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarias, otock enormous, quality the tJneet. SANDER, Bruges, Belgium. agent: a. DIMMOCK, 60 Ve$ey Street, NEW YORK. IN FINE CONDITION. CATUEYA LABI ATA, ~ "' 12 bulbs, $90 per lou. " GRANULOSA, *i 10*2 ea._-h. ONCIDIUM VARICOSIM ROOERSII. ^i^t" *2 BOBBINK & ATKINS. ■ rutherforTn j. Orchids! ^ ARR VED IN FINE CONDITION. Cattlpya labiiit:i (J. Mossi;r, ('. Spiuiosissima, L;rliu an.'fps an.l L. Autumnalis. LAGER & HURRELL, ^tM^'T. n. j. Orchid Qrowers and Importers. JUST ARRIVED EXCIRSIONS VIA THE WABASH. Detroit, Mich...ruly 3 to 6. account Christian Endeavor Convention. Rate from Chicago, one fare for ttie round trip. A glMnce at this map will show that the Waha^li is the direct line from Chicago to Detroit. It is the only line running free reclininjj chair car.s from ciiicauo to the liast. Ask for your tickets via the Wabash. Send postal card for illustrated Wabash official C. E. Folder, givini: full information as to rates, routes, limits, attractive side trips, etc. Write us about any trip you have in view. We can assist •^°'' f. A. PAL^If R, *sst. Gen. Pass. *gt.. 97 Adams Street. - - CHICACO. Chinese Primrose Seed Xew crop. Well knouQ as the finest lar^e fiowerinir Irineed varieties grown. Not to be compared to cheap importt'd seed. Special florists' packet of thirt.-eu (13) varieties, siiifrle and double, mixed. 400- seeds, $1.00; hall packet. 50 cts. A packet Priiiuila Kloribunda added to every order. PRIMULA OBCONICA GRANDtPLORA ROSEA Th- very finest of the Improved Ohrouicas. Lar^e, clear rose; 1000 seeds. 50 cts. CINERARIA SEED of finest lar'^'e fiowerinj; dwarf varieties in best mixture. 1000 seeds. 50 cts. The Home of Primroses. JOHN F. RUPP- SHIREMANSTOWN, PA. CINERARIA CYCLAMEN PRIMULA PANSY Larae-ttowered English, Large-11. SpleuUens. 1-3-i oz.. fi.Ta. Pure while. ICO s.. 7Sc. Trade pkt.. ijOc. Rose. Red. etc., 100 s.. 65c. Rolkers Rolker's Giant. ;..$3.W); 1-16 oz,, $1.2S. $5.00 oz..; '„ oz. UOc. Trade pkt., 3.5i-. Trade pkt., 25c. CARNATIONS Rootfd Cuttings all sold and planted ou e.xcept Emily Pierson and Silver Spray. If you want any stock of these varieties you will do well to write me. OHAS. CHADWICK. Lock Box II. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. SEE OUR PRIZE ADVERTISEMENT in previous issues. Two sample seedling Carnation plants sent free by mail ou receipt of ten cents. Send for circular. See our other advertisements. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washinglon, D. C. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS JOl.XHJT, ITjXj. HARDY PINKS HER MA.tKSTY, SODV. DE SALE, GERTRUDE. l.AURA WIL.MER, ALBA FIMBRIATA, 3i4 inch, $4.00 per hundred. VIOLETS : Campbell, Russian. California. Luxoune, I'rincess of Wales, Swanley White. 21^-inoh $3.00 per hundred. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. ROOTED CUTTINGS ParnQiiniic NEW and STANDARD. 11(111101111110 M A R Y A. 15 AK ER— I have 3000 plants and have made II blooms to the plant. ANNAC. EASTBURN-900plantsand have made 8 blooms to the plant. Were housed Sept. 24lh. 1898. Send for descriptive price list. LOUIS B. EASTBURN, Kennett Square, Pa. CROTONS Send for list of varieties, sizes and prices EDWIN LONSDALE, ^.^^ Wyndmoor. Chestnut Hill PHILADELPHIA. PA, CARNATION Cuttings an soid Field-grown stock for fan delivery. F. DORNER & SONS CO., La Fayette, Ind CARNATION CLTTINGS All sold, \V. bnokliicr orders own 8 -xk. Grand Haven, Mich. WE MAIL WEEKLY to those who have their names on our lists a price list of all kinds of plants, bulbs, roots, tie, offered by the best growers from all parts of the country. Also our quotations on glass, pipe, valves and fittings, boilers and all green- house construction material. It will pay you to place your name on our lists at once. The INTERNATIONAL GROWERS' EXCHANGE PITTSBURG. PA. ^•^^ % ROBT. CRAIG & SON W Roses, Palms f and Novelties in Decorative plants. Market and 49th Street. PHILADELPHIA PA. BOSTONIENSIS FERNS Extra fine lot leady for 5-in. po'.s. Write GEO. A. KUHL. PEKIN. ILL. Wholesale Roses and Carnations, T.irts. per 100, $5.00 p.-r 1000: 2-in. pot.,. ..Alternantheras.. Red and yellow, $1 00 per lOO: $10 00 per 1000. CASH NO ( . O, US, JOS, n. ClNNINOnAM. - Delaware. 0. THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Fine plants from cold frames, in bud »nd bloom, $1,50 per 100, by express or freifrht. No small plants left. Fin- est mixed Pansy Seed, $1.00 per pkt. Cash with Order. E. B. JENNINGS. ■•• ?• 254^Southport, Conn. Grower of the finest Pansies. Pansies strong, stocky... plauts. ready to plant out— n of the Market, Trutraut's 100,000 Aster Plrlnt^ ' lVr7ect'ion, Giant' Comet, V I ■Ulll.Oa toria and Semple's Branching, in BEST mixed colors. Semple' in separate col- ors at 50 cts. per 100. bv mail; $3.00 per 1000, 50O at 1000 rate; r-'5.00 per 10,000. by e\ prt-ss. This seed is saved from the largest and .h.iiblpsl llowcrsomy, SATISFACTION G l'AUA.\TEEl> CUSTAV PITZOnKA, Bristol, Pa. Menwon the American Florist. SUCCESSFUL SELLERS are the successful growers who advertise ini^J^J^iMJ^J^ii^'^ ■*»— ^ THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 1348 The American Florist. June lOy The Nursery TRa£>B. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. A CORRKSPONDENT Writes that lie suc- ■cessfully moved several large lilac plants after they were in leaf and bud by slip- ping them into boxes ten inches deep and eighteen inches square, where they stood tvpright for a shipment of several miles. He suggests that many other shrubs ■can be managed in the same way. A RECENT law in Minnesota authorizes the park boards to plant trees on public streets, when petitioned to do so by a ■majority of the property owners, and assess the cost, not exceeding 12iL' cents per front foot, on the propertyimproved, this to include maintenance for three years and the replacingof any trees which may die. Nurserymen's Annual Meeting. The twenty-fourth annual convention of the American Association of Nursery- people. Manager George B. Ross has offered the association rates ranging upward from $2 per day. During the convention the Nursery- men's Mutual Protective Association and the Western Association of Wholesale Nurserymen will hold their annual meet- ings. Great interest will also attach to this gathering because of the tendencies toward sharp advance in prices and the inclination of a few dealers to form some sort of an alliance which shall in a measure determine charges. While it is not thought by the trade at large that prices can be controlled, an exchange of opinion cannot be otherwise than beneficial. The following are the papers and addresses which the convention will consider: President's address, Hon. A. L. Brooke, Topeka, Kans. Our Insect Friends: What They are Doing for us, Prof. S. J. Hunter, Univer- sity of Kansas, Lawrence, Kans. The Real Attitude of our State Board of Horticulture, S. M. Emory, Bozeraan, Mont. Why we Fumigate, Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md. HEADQUARTERS FOR NURSERYMEN'S TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING. men will be in session in this city next Wednesday and Thursday, June 14 and 15, at the Chicago Beach Hotel. A year ago the organization met at Omaha and 150 members were present; it is antici- pated that this meeting will be much more largely attended. President A. L. Brooke and Secretary George C. Seager, with the committees, have put much work upon the arrangements and all the indications point to a success. A low rate of railroad fare has been secured and a judicious selection has been made of a headquarters. TheChicago Beach Hotel was opened just before the World's Fair under the management of the late Warren F. Leland. It is located at Fifty-first street on the lake front and is the leading resort hotel of Chicago, accessible in ten minutesfromthebusiness •district by means of the Illinois Central expre^ss trains. The hostelr3' has a thousand feet of broad veranda and is the home of many of Chicago's best The Nursery Business in the South, N. W. Hale, Knoxville, Tenn. The Injury to Nurserj- Stock Last Win- ter and How it Happened, Col. C. L. Watrous, DesMoines, la. ESect of Cold on Nursery Stock and How to Protect it, Hon. N. H. Albaugh, Tadmor, O. Root Killing of Nursery Trees, Prof. E. S. Goft, University of Wisconsin, Madi- son, Wis. State'^ Control of Insects and Diseases, Prof. L. R. Taft, Agricultural College, Mich. Baltimore. ECHOES OF THE BOWLING MATCH AT PHIL- ADELPHIA.—IT WAS THE DINNER DID IT. — AN ELABORATE WEDDING DECORATION WITH SLMPLE FLOWERS. The scorching hot weather which has suddenly struck us, with 98° in the shade, prevents much live and interesting news. Then again, the way the Philadelphia bowling team wiped up the earth with our men produces a feeling of despond- ency. One word of advice may not be amiss. "The next time you visit the 'Quakers,' take dinner afterthe game, not before it, and they won't have a sure thing." It was the many-coursed, epi- curean repast that did it. We were killed with hospitality and kindness. The three rooters who accompanied the team had a jolly good time. Hurrah for the brothers of the Quaker City; may they live forever and their shadows never grow less. The society event of the past week was the marriage of Count Conturbia and Miss Patterson. The decorations by Sam'l Feast & Sons were elaborate and charming, although the material used, excepting the palms, was almost alto- gether sweet peas and snowballs. The whole of the first and second floors was turned into bowers of bloom and palms, and the effect was surprisingly fine, in spite of the simple flowers used. Mack. Western Springs, III. — Vaughan's Seed Store will rebuild one house and add one new house. Carroll, Ia. — A heavy hail storm passed over the establishment of .\. Ries & Son on Memorial Day, destroying about 7,500 feet of glass and doing con- siderable injury to stock. Mr. Runyan, President of the Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J., expects to be in Chicago at the conven- tion to meet their former customers and make the acquaintance of as many new ones as possible. They have the largest stock in the United States of Clematis paniculata, field grown, and Ampelopsis Veitchii, two and three years old; of the former about 80,000 and of the latter over 100,000, and upwards of 300,000 shrubs. Mr. Runyan will be prepared to give low estimates on any stock that is wanted. HOME OF CHOICE TREES and Hardy Plants. cr>c,~i.i TIED ' Aza'ea Amcena. Rhododendrons, SPECIALTIES , Kalmias. Biue Spruce. NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R. I. Frank Brunton. Mgr {^^CatHlogue free. HflRDY SHRUBS. Assorted in twenty varieties. 1 ;ind 2 year old. flue plants $50.00 per 1000. Three and four years old, strong bushes $80,00 per 1000. Descriptive catalogue and wholesale price list of ornamental nursery stock for all in the trade. SAMUEL C. MOON.Morrisville.BiicksCo..Pa. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. PCONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. The Reading; Nursery, READING, MASS. KSTABI.IHHBT> 1864. ViburnumTomentosuffl A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSspecVtv Price list and aeecrlptlve catnlOK'iu* nn (ipj'llcatlon. REA BROTHERS, Norwood, Mass. iSgg. The American Florist. 134a The Greatest and BEST NOVELTY OF THIS YEAR. NEPHROLEPIS WASHINGTONIENSIS I will send three strong plants free by mail for $1.00, cash with order. For description see June 3 number, page 1325, of this paper POSFS ^"'' planting, in fine condition— La France, Perle, Qolden Gate, Meteor, Wootton, Bride, Bridesmaid and lVVy.JL..J Cook, from 2V2 inch pots, $2.30 per 100; $4.00 irom 3-inch pots; Beauties, double price. VERBENAS, GERANIUMS, PETUNIAS, HELIOTROPES, SALVIAS, LOBELIAS, NASTURTIUMS, ETC.. from 2i2-inch pots, $2.00 per lOo. COLEUS, $1.50; from -t-inch pots, $4.00 per 100, in good mixture— all for cash. Prices of PALMS, FERNS, DRAC/ENAS, and a large variety of OTHER DECORATIVE and HOUSE PLANTS on N. STUDER. ANAcosTiA. d. C. OFFERING OF ROSES. Cath. Mermet. Papa Gontier, Perle des Jardins, Mme. Etienne, Mme. Hoste. Princess Sagan. Chas. Rivolli, \Vm. Alien Richardson, Marechal Kiel La Marque, per loo, $3.00; per M, $25.00. Mary AVashinloch pots. $7. CD per 100; 4lnch pots. 110.00 per 100. A few thousand CRAFTED ROSES of Brides. Bridesmaids. Kalserlna and Pres Camot. READY FOR IMMEDIATE PLANTING:::: T- T^- T>TT^T^OT^. S^-ln. pots. S15 00 per 100. r»£a. Roses! Roses! BRIDES and MAIDS. 3- inch and are tirst- class. and I iruarantee to please vou, at $15.00 per 100; $40 per 1000. Thi: IS not 1 1 led SMILAX. J-ii pi'r lOOO. PELARGONIUMS. ■)- stock, and is worth more than I ask tor n plants, $1.50 per 100; JI2.00 h. fine large plants, all true to name, of the best varieties, 10 cts. each; Jb.OO per 100. C. HUMFELD. Clay Center, Kan. FOR SALE Tell them'where you saw the ad. SOO liridesmaid Roses, 3-in. pots. $3.50 per lOO. 1000 Poinsettia. 2!/,-in. pots; (juttintis were made from ripened wood; $5 per 100. SOO PoinsettKis. 1-vr. plants started in 4 and .=i-in. pots. $10 per 100. 1000 Centaurea Gymnocarpa. 2Vi-in., $2.50 per 100. 1000 Vinca Variegata. 4-in. pots, fine plants, $8 per 100. 500 Abutiion, variegated, trailing, 4-in., fine. $8 per 100. Will TAkE IN EXCHANCt 200 Begonia Re.x. small Ferns assorted, Bouvardi;i. Name what varieties jouhave. IRVINE FLORAL CO., :^e»y City, 2VIiot». Golden Gate Rose Plants From soil ready for Sii-iuch pots; 12 plants 50c; 25 plants $1.00: 60 plants $1.50. Special rales on large quantities. See our previous advertisements, also other ftUvs. In this Issue Send for circular. AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY, Washington, D. C. 1350 The American Florist. June lo^ Our pasTiMEs. Announcements of coining contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and cycling read»rs are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all corrfsponcence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart. 67 liromfield St.. Boston. Mass.; Kobt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, fa.; or to the American Florist Co., 334 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. Philadelphia Pastimes. The Gun Club had a match on its grounds at Wissanoming with the West- chester team of cracks and defeated them, as a matter of course, as of late they seem to be invincible. Alter the match a dinner was given lor the visitors, who returned home delighted with their visit. The florists' score follows: Wolstencroft 2.5 Anderson 19 Smilh 23 Bell 18 BurloD 22 Ri-id 17 Oartledge 22 McKaraher 17 Harris 21 Craig 16 Landis 21 Ball 16 Coleman 21 Uorp 15 .Jones 19 Brother Scott is becoming alarmed about our gunners and picks a team of "ordinary" shooters. Well now, William, if you would just write "extra" ordinary you would hit this team about right. Capt. Lonsdale is a great shot; he never missed a crow in his life and claims to be the original Philadelphia gunner. R. Kift and J. Westcott both smashed their first targets at the Wissanoming grounds. S. S. Pennock and H. Bayersdorfer are both successful in the hits they make, while Robt. Craig has probably made his mark oftener than any other man in the busi- ness. We suppose that William will next select our bowling team for us. Matters are quiet on the alleys just now, the weather being too hot. The alleys are being repaired, or rather the spots are being rearranged so as to be exactly in line. George Anderson's eagle eye detected a slight variation that he thought kept a corner pin on the spot when it should have joined the others in a strike and straight away President Westcotthad an expert at work. A new filler and glaze is also being put on the whole length, so that when all is com- pleted 200 and over is to be a regular thing. 1^- Bowling at Omaha. Notwithstanding summer heat, which those who attended the last conventiou know how to interpret when they think of Omaha, a large number of enthusias- tic bowlers were practicing on Monday evening for thecomingeontest at Detroit. The scores appended show some old-time averages. The team that battles for first honors this year will be almost a dupli- cate of the "Boys of '98," and they all are determined to carry their nerve with them and not let it get away as it did here last year. Monday night thecon tests were made interesting by "prizes" and "pots" which were generously allowed to fall into the hands of the "Philistine." On last Saturday evening J. P. Wilcox made the highest score evtr recorded by any florist in Omaha and broke the record with 233. He will probably cap- tain the Omaha team this season. Here are the Monday scores: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. Av. S' aw 147 168 196 171 Hadkinson 138 174 186 166 ■B'lloox 161 IS.'i 156 l.W Davey 127 158 178 154 Hess 141 142 166 149 Chapin 125 148 154 142 Swohoda 128 146 152 142 Henderson . : 136 132 151 136 Floth 123 94 127 115 J. A. S. The Pittsburg Figures. Following are the averages made at Pittsburg, on the evening of June 1: Name 1st. 2d 3d. 4th. Av. E. C. Ludwig 156 146 162 148 153 Geo. Oesterle -143 144 190 131 1.52 Wm. Lauch H 9 168 148 167 148 .T. W. Ludwig 135 140 1.52 157 146 John Bader 127 140 116 134 129 G. O. Two Games In Chicago. After the last session of the Chicago Florists' Club there was time for the bowlers to roll but two games, J. Austin Shaw making both high and low score. Here are the averages: ('has. lluni . , 1«9 AusustLange . .123 E V. Wintprson . .127 .1. Austin Shaw . . .121 Walter Ureilling . .13? G. L. Grant 118 ('. \V. McKellar. 123 .lohn Ueguan . ... 90 The Denver Record. There was only one double century score at the last session of the Colorado bowlers. Here are the complete figures: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. Av. .John Berry 187 169 181 179 Chas. Thiess 172 172 Geo. Breukert 159 140 203 167 Geo. Rrb 115 194 171 160 Geo. Ziiumer 191 148 127 165 .John Ferris 106 178 145 14:! Kobt. Kurth 141 133 146 140 J-B. Big Scores at Cleveland. The following are the records made May 29 and June 5, respectively. It will be noticed that the double centuries are coming in crop down in Ohio. Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. .T. Eadie 139 218 135 105 149 K. Cushman 147 143 152 141 146 H. Kiinz 114 133 143 139 i;!2 H. Hart 106 106 100 134 112 B. Hart 83 97 110 110 100 Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. Av. E. Cushman 180 124 2o0 168 S.N.Pentecost 133 143 206 161 Jas. Eadie 149 218 112 160 A. Stiphan 131 155 146 144 C. Graham 1.58 141 137 143 H. Hart 144 117 158 140 H. Kunz 158 135 154 139 G. Grav 134 117 118 123 A. With the Champions. Since the first day of 1899 the St. Louis Florists' Bowling Club had, up to June 1, plaj'ed just 100 games, but the only player who had participated in them all was C. A. Kuehn, who had made the really remarkable average of 153 26. D. Finlayson and C. Beyer had better averages than Mr. Kuehn, 159 and 155 respectively, but the former had rolled only half as many games and the latter had but forty-four. Out of the total of 043 games rolled the high game was 226, by Mr. Beyer, although Mr. Finlay- son and J. J. Beneke each had a game of 225 and three other players had games better than 200. The averages for the twenty games to be rolled in June will determine the team which is to defend the Evans Cup at Detroit in August. Cincinnati. ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS A BUSY PLACE. — EXTENSIVE PLANTING DONE — FINE COL- LECTION OF TREES, SHRUBS AND PLANTS. — GOOD WORK BY ALBERT FISHER. For the past four weeks the landscape gardener and his assistants have been very busy planting, grading and laying out roads at the Zo'.. " ■■ .5.00; " 40.00 6 '■ " 9.00: " 70.00 7 •' " 12.00; '■ 94.00 KENTIA, SVi strong, low stuff, " 12.00; " 98.00 6 ■■ $2.00 to $3.00 each 7 '■ S.OOto .5.00 each PANDASDS VEfTCHII. 7-inch, $24,00 per doz. — Perfect colorinE. 8 to 12-inch, $3 to $5 each PANDANOS I'TILIS, 6-in. 75c: 7-in. $1 to $1.60 each: 8-in. $2 to $3 each. DIeffenbachia, 50c. Draca?na Manengeana Lin- deni. 5-inch 75c. Terminalis rosea, etc. 50c. Sword Ferns, 4-inch »10 per 100: 5-in, $20 per 100. Table Ferns, $4 per 100. Fine baskets of Nephro- lepis davailoides furcans, $2 to $5 each. 4000 B'icus elastica, from $25 per 100 to $2 each : will be ready in one month. Visit our place before leaving \our order for pnbns at least, please. We have a block of 200 .\ 250 feet square of palms lor your inspection. &IRFDT Films 2059-73 N. HAISTED ST., nLDLHI I IJt>ll3, nr. liismark Garden. Terms Xet Cash. CHICAGO. i Fine Selection of STAND.^RD VARIETIES of JARDINIERE FERNS, 2-inch pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1000. SMILAX.... Fine stock, 2-inch pots, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. J. B. HEISS, DAYTON, 0. % The Exotic Nurseries CERANIUNIS-Dbl Grant and "rs. Pollock, fine ttuik I'l bud and bl mm. W 50 perlOO: SJOOOpor lOOO. COLEU";- old n Bedrler Vorschaff -li 11 autl mixed. 2k. Incn pnts. Jl 75 oer 100: Jlo 00 per 1(00. IRESINE-Mech.fl 75 per luo. ALTf^Rr.ANTHERA-2-ln potn.S vara . $1 aOperlOO. AMPEUOPSIS VEITCHII-2 yeura. $:i 25 ner 10(1. ASPARAGUS ROOTS-3 sears, Ulc per 100, W.OO p r luO SMILAX-3i^ In'h. BOc per 100: Jo.OO per 1000 Rooted Cuttings— Golden tJedder and mixed Ciileu , (»c n"r luo; *3liU p r lOHO. bmilux Seedlings— Good strortgrootB from flats yjc pel luu. »:: wi per Kiuii R I HART. Mgr.. Box 244. Hacket'stown. N.J. VIOLETS. SMILAX. MAhlE LOUISE, clean and healthy, a few tirst- elass, sand rooted cuttings at $5.00 a loOO; 60 cts. a 100. while they last. SMI I AX sirouK and thrifty, 2-inch, $1.20 a 100; $10.00 a 1000. Sample by mail lOi'. Cash with order. R. k LBOURN, Clinton, N Y. ASIERS — Sempie's white, pink, Uvender ana dark crimson, Cumet, The Bride, J2 50 per 101 0; 25c per 100. GERANIUMS for stock, 4 inch, J5 per 100. " " 2'/^ -in. $2 50 " Rose " " 21 2 in. $2 00 " WANTED— 200 strong 2!^ orS-in. Boston Ferns. CARL HAGENBURGER, West Mentor, 0. SMiLflX.... 40.000 PLANTS from pots, $1.50 per 100. SEND FOR SAMPLE. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. ROSES^CHRYSANTHEMUMS Extra fine, clean stork, ^'uaranteed to please, 3-inch Brides and Maids $4.00 per 100: $35.00 per 1000. 2'4-in. Meteors J3.00 per 100: $B.OO per 1000. Leading 'Mums: Yellow— Bonnaffon, Modesto. Johnson, Jones, Golden Trophy, Einil Buettner, Sunderbruch, Rieman, Maud Adams, W. H. Lin- coln, Yellow Queen, Golden Wedding, Henderson. Pink— Perrin, Ivory, Jones, Viviand- Morel, Mur- dock, Glory of the Pacific, Marquis de Montniort. White— Mayflower, Geo. S. Kalb, Ivory. Robin- son, Jones, Iron Woodford, Gretchen Buettner, Soriuipton, Lottie Berry, Minnie Wanamaker, Fitzwygram. Bergmann. Red— Mrs. J. H Weeks. Defender. 2^4- inch, $2.50 per 100: $20.00 per 1000. Address POEHLMANN BRO«., Cook County. MORTON GROVE. ILL. CARNATION PCInts Fine plants, well established in 2 and 3 inch pots, of Scott, Meteor, Bon Ton, Jubilee, Victor, Dayb'eak, N w Vork, E. Mierson, Mayor Pingree, John Young. Etc., 2 and ai^-in., $20.00 per ■ 000; 3-in., special price on applica- tion. ^^ HARKETT'S FLORAL NURSERY. DUBUQUE. - IOWA. SURPLUS STOCK. 25 Dracx'nas, 6-in. pots, 20 in hiuh above pot as they stand naturally, 2Sc each. 50 Dracsnas, 4-inch pots, sniill basket planis, lOc each. 100 La Favorite Geraniums, 2>^-in. $i a lOO Heliotrope cuttings, per 100, Jl.OO. .Ml other stock advertised in previous issues of AMERICAN FloHIST Sold. WM, A, CLARK & SON.''^ftVt^':tv%rN.Y. SPECIALTIES ROSES, from 3-lnoh pots. CARNATIONS, for (all delivery. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prtceslow. Send for list. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS. F/SHKILL. N. Y. IN BEST ...VARIETIES 1352 The American Florist. June /<>, Woreestet, Mass. Memorial Day trade was nearly double that of last year and was the best we have ever experienced. Flowers ol all kinds were in adequate supply; carna- tions and roses were a bit short before Tuesday morning but a fresh lot which had opened up while we were hustling Monday night, evened things up. There was no advance in prices although every- body had to fall back on greenhouse stock and we had lots of it and sold out clean. The regular trade is gradually getting down to the hot weather basis. The drought is becoming very serious and heavy loses from field plantings have already been reported. In April the rain- fall registered only 1.48 inches and the record for May was 1.25 inches, making less than three inches where we should have had at least nine inches. A. 11. L. Richmond, Va. — W. A. Hammond, who has a very nice trade, is increasing his faciUties by three houses, which he is building twelve feet apart and with ven- tilators below the eaves on each side. Acalypha Sanderi.... HEADQUARTERS STOCK. 3-inoh, strong dozen, $3.00. 4-inch, strong dozen, ifo.OO. Write for price on l.irge lots. CHICAGO. Vaughan's Seed Store, newyork. 84-86 Randolph St. 14 Barclay St. CHOICE YOUNG STOCK. »» Asparagus P. Nanus.. 4 in., extra $10.00 Aralia bieboldi 4 " 10.00 •• 2 ■■ 3.00 Crolons. r; tine sorts. 4 " 10.00 Dracxana Indivisa ...2 " 3.00 " Australis latifolia.2 in., very fine variety, 8.00 NephrolepisD.furcans2 in 5.00 Adianlum cuneatum 2 in $35.00 per 1000, 4.00 eegonia Arqentia Guttata and others 2 in., 3.00 Choice Ferns. 12 sorts 2 in., 3.00 Pyrelhrum Roseum. flats, 1 year seedlings from named sorts 2.00 JOHN H. LEY, Good Hope, D. C. GOOD SMILAX PLANTS. From flats and from 2-inch pots, CHEAP 1^ Write for prices. GEO. SOUSTER, ELGIN. - . - - ILL. STANDARD SORTS of GERANIUMS, ler lOO strong, sturdy plantsfrom2>^-pots ?3 00 VINCA MAJ. VARIEGATA, 3 in. pots 4 00 WHITE SNAPDRAGON Queen of the North, 2-in. pots 2.50 NATHAN SMITH & SON, ^^ ADRIAN. MICH. SPHAGNUM MOSS S ^SS Ijal.-. .leliver.-d ^it |ji.-r in New Yorii or Phila. H. R. AKERS. Chalsworlh. Uurlington Cn.. N. J. THE BOSTON FERN A Specialty. $5.00 per lOO; $40 00 (jer 1000. Ordi rv filled in rotation as ready. L. H. FOSTER. 46 King St., DORCHESTER. MASS. Ml ■ ftlTA TOMATO, CAUBAGi:. Ul AM I \ CELERY, PEPPER, Ac. r LHll I Ul Cheap in large lots. S. LINTHICUM, Woodwardsville, A. A. Co , Md. LOOK THIS OVER! GOLDEN FEVERFEW. Per 100 . .2!.4-iu., $1.50 from flats, .50 LOBELIAS 2M-in., 150 from flats, .50 PETONIAS, Dreer's mi.ved . . . 2>i-in., 2.00 French, single, mixed . " 1.50 SOUTHERN THYME, white. ... GERANIUMS, named FUCHSIAS, mixed ALTERNANTHERAS. 3 varieties. . 2W-in., ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS VELVET PLANT BEGONIAS, 10 varieties 3H-in., IRESINES, 2 colors 2M-in., COLEUS, 10 best beddera SMILA.X, strong SWEET ALYSSUM, Little Gem ... •' " " " . from flats, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, 6 good ones.,2;4-in., HELIOTROPES, mixed . .... GERANIUM Happy Thous -MARGUERITES, new yellc h.VLVIA Clara Bedman . . " Patens . . ... PANSY PLANTS, ht . all 1.50 1.50 4.00 1.60 5.00 2.00 1.50 4.00 1.50 1.50 1..50 1.60 .50 2.00 1.50 2.00 l.flO 1 50 1.50 ... 1. 00 $4.00 per 1000 THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III. Mentiou the Anier WE ^IST HAVE ROOM! ake room for Rose stock. bush\' plants, in bud and bloom, 2 and 2'/^-inch at $1.00 and $1..50 per 100. C nnn mammoth verbenas, our Challenge J^"W Collection; nothing finer; strong, 2-iu. $1.00 |.er 100. 5(\Siii COLEUS. A Very Choice Collection. 2 and ^\3\3\3 2i.„-iiich. at $1.00 and $1.50 per 100. HELIOTROPE, AGERATUM (White and Blue). GIANT ALYSSUM, NEW GOLDEN MARGUERITE. 2 and •.•i..-iiic-h. i.t $1.00 anil $1.50 per 100. 3 and 4-inrli,. $2.01) and $4(10 per 100. Dncoc the finest plants in the market: Perle, HUdCd, Bride, Meteor, Maid, 2H-inch, $3.00 per lOO; Beauties, $5.00 per 100. IVIactliri'iliniC fancy new varieties, dwarf I^OMUI IIUIII9, and climbing, $1.00 per 100. CUT CARNATIONS long stems, aircolors,$l per 100. Terras cash with order. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III. 100,000 ROOTED VIOLETS! Per 1000 AT A BARGAIN, Princess of Wales, strong rooted cuttings — $5.00 California, " " " .... 4.00 La France. " " " — 10.00 Ebles Giant, the greatest single violet in cultivation, fctrong rooted cuttings 7.50 Lady Hume Campbell, strong rooted cuttings 5.00 Marie Louise, " " " 5.00 Farquhar. " " " 5.00 AVrite for prices on potted plants; all sizes in stock. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. TtlE VIRGINIA FLORAL CO., C. & O. R. R.. - - LINDSAY. VA. Florists' Stock for Bedding Alternauthera., Colt^us, Geraniums, Pansies, Daisies, Verbenas, Fuchsias, Salvias, etc., etc. Write for prices. Florists when in Milwaukee are in- vited to look over our stock. ARCHIE MIDDLEMASS. 1019 Forest HomeAve., MILWAUKEE, WIS. | L well KTOwn, from 4lnch pots, i 1 Hats, ready .luly Ut. $1 "5 per UH). $16 per lluO. SATISFACTION GrARANTKKl). PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Extra fine plants in 4-inch pots, $4.50 per 100. 2' --inch pots, $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. WILLIAM SCHWEINFURTH, p. O. Box 510. RIDCEWOOO, N. J. Chrysaothemums. WK ..ffer extra fine plants in 2 and 2!4-iin;h. pots. If >ou want the best results, plant early and plant good plants: these you can get from us. not for a sou«, but for very reii- sonalde prices compared with quality of stock. The following are varieties of recent introduction. Complete list of new and standard sorts on application. 5 percent discount on all orders. Let us figure on jour laree order: special discount on that. 10 plants at 100 rates. Each Per lOO ROBERT HALLIDAY !5c $20.00 HARRY A. PARR 20c 15.00 WILLOW BROOK 20c 15.00 LADY HARRIET 25c 20.00 OCTOBER SUNSHINE. ...doz.$2.00, 20c ADMIRAL DRVVEY doz. J3.00, 40c MRS. C. H. PEIRCE 8.0O AUTDMN GLORY 5.00 BLACK HAWK 6.00 MRS. H. WEEKS 3.00 HARRY XANZ 4.00 PENNSYLVANIA 6.0O H. W. LONGFELLOW li.OO SNOW QTEEN 6.0O H. WEBER & SONS, OAKLAND. MD. Some Things YOU WANT. P.-r 10i> ASTER, Comet, white, pink, carmine, 2-inch, - - $1.00 VERBENA, mixed colors only, 2-inch, - - - 2.00 AGERATUM, white, 3 1-2 in. pots, strong, _ - - 3.00 CASH PI,K.\Si;. EDWARD B. JACKSON. °^tggg^- Vegetable Plants CELEBY— White Plume. Golden Self-Blanch- ing, New Rose :ind other varieties, strong plauts- 15c per 100: $1.00 per 1000. If oy mail, add 10c per 100. CABBAOE— H. Succession, Early Summer, Flat Dutch, Drumhead Savoy and other varieties, stronj; Held plants, 15c per 100: $1 00 per IGOO; $8.50 per 10,000. If by mail, add ICc per 100. TOMATO — Livingston's Stone, Favorite, Beauty and Hrunton's Best, field-grown, 15c per lOO": JI.OO per 1000; $8.50 per 10,000. If bv mail, add ICc per 100. CHBYSAITTHEIIUMS— In good var., from 2!4-inch pots, if-XM per 100. Cash with order. I^^^Send for Price List. R. VINCENT. Jr. & SOW. While Marsh, Md. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII Seedlings from soil with fine tubers for 3inch pots ^i mail, and we pav postage, $3.00 per 10O. See our Ch rnallon and Golden Gate advenlsemeols. send for circular, AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington. D. C. TheuiOBt eeiviceable and popular Derorai I ve Plant extant, lias supplanted Adlaiitum lor cut flower work on account of the lasting quality and graceful- ness of the tronda IrufttransulHrned Rpedllna plants, now ready. 5;U0 per 100: $23 OU per KXIO 500 at one thousand rates. tJaeh with orJer frum unkuown correspondents. R. ASMUS, New Durham. N. J. FOR SALE. 2-in. Smilax Plants |2.00 per ICO. Cash with order. JOHN WOLF, >v"SS?S'kV' Savannah. Ga. iSgg. The American Florist. 1353 Dorranceton, Pa. The dean of the rose growers, the indomitable Benj. Dorrance, is again at it, but this time it is only ten houses, a trifling addition to his already very extensive plant. Of these eight will each cover 20x150 and two 10x150. To Mr. Dorrance, perhaps more than to any other man, belongs the credit of intro- ducing iron in the construction of green- houses. Indeed, he has made a thorough study of the intricacies of greenhouse building and next to growing superb Meteors and Bridesmaids, he seems to have mastered all the details and can build to perfection. Mr. Dorrance is his own architect, master mechanic, builder and superintendent and one really cannot help wondering at his capacity for work. No detail ever escapes his attention. He has a well equipped shop upon his own premises, where all the material is being prepared. Encouraged by his success with carnations, it is quite likely that Mr. Dorrance will devote more space to this flower and will grow the best varie- ties of recent introduction. Homo. Peoria, III.— Geo. A. Kuhl is tearing down two of the first greenhouses he built at Pekin preparatory to replacing them with modern structures. ..RUBBER HOSE.. For florists. Seedsmen. ^^ Nurserymen, Gardeners, Etc. 34'-tn. special hose f2i.C0 per 100 ft. \-in.. 7 ply 15.C0 per 100 ft. 3+ -in., 5 ply 12.C0 per 100 ft. ^-in., 7 ply 12,50 per 100 ft. y^-\n., 4 and 5 ply lO.CO per 100 ft. . Made in 25-ft. or 5C-lt. lengths. Couplings attached, ready for use. MANlfACTlRERS' RIBBER CO., J- 45 Vesey St.. NEW YORK CITY. 'i^m^*mh-#mi^*r*m'KmM-^-ww9, NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE Va USEDFORFUMIOATIONORSPRXrmC INDOORS OR ULOUT- 200 LBS. OrTOBMCOmONEPINTOrdKOKCN Mm SOLD BY SEEBSMtN CIRCULAR FREE-i V 5KABCURA DIPCO.CIIICAGO. i QUICKLY DOES IT. W FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS "i^" List and SAMPLES FREE. Ji 6i SWAHN S SONS, Minneapolis.' minn. Standard ts* .56 FLOWER Pots If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, 8th and M Streets N. E. WASHINGTON, D. C. I THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating. HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS. ESTtBLISHED 7BS9. Four Styles of Boilers, 17 Sizes. Patent Sash Raising Apparatus. GREENHOUSES OF IRON FRAME jt Jt CONSTRICTION erected complete or shipped ready for erection. 1898 Silver Medal awarded us by the N. Y. Florists' Club for best construction. Send 4 cents post- age for Illustrated Catalogue. ^ New York Office. 46 & 48 Marion St. ESTABUSHED 1866 EMILSTEFFENS> 5UCC.™ N.STEFFENS. woSTEFFENSBROS. IRON RESERVOIR VASES AND = IRON LAWN SETTEES. For Lawns and Cemeteries. Mcdonald bros. ,'°«i='oVai.'bH,o. Send foh Our 1899 Catalogde. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! 15C0 21 1600 2^ •■ 10CB3 " ►00 m " 5(10 4 " 320 5 " 144 6 " Seed pa Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per cratei Price per crate * "" 130 7-ln. DOt« In crate. U 20 3.00 1500 2 In. poto In crate, W 88 130 7-ln. pot« In crate, ti 20 5 261 60 8 ti.UI 48 9 5 (Ol 4810 5.80 24 11 < 50; 24 12 4 51' 12 14 3.16 6 16 , same price as pots. 4.50 , __ _ , Send for price list ol Cylinders for Cut Flowers. UanplDK Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. 10 percent for cash with order. Address HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. V. ADODST ROLKER & SONS. New York Agenta. 62 r>BT STRBKT. NKW YORK CITT. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANTTFACTCraKRS OP Flower Pots. Before buying write for prioet. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrightwood Ave., CHICAGO. ILL. STANDARD FLOWER POTS 2 in 2H in First Quality. Cream Coloi. .,per 1000..t2 to I 3H ia., per lOOO, t 4 9S .. 2 75 4 in., " 6 20 .. 3 35 5 in., " 10 80 .. 4 70 I 6 in., " 16 BO Packages extra. Packages extra. c. henneckeco.'""-x;,:j;.''"' BRANCH WAREHOUSES: Kearney and Wetttide Avei., Jeriey City, N. J. Jackson Av. & Pearson St , Long Island City. N. Y. THOSE RED POTS 'STANDARDS'' DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH,, Rep. 400 HOWARD ST. Made by Standard Pots °°°' Fof Ihrppinr'""'' KELl£R BROS. Special Attention Given to ^^^^~^^^^~^~" (fail Orders, and Special NORRISTOWN, PA. Sizes Mode to Order. Price Lists Furnished on Application. An advertiser feels better when he knows he is getting direct returns for his money. Mention the American Florist. 1354 The American Florist. June 1 o, Utica, N. Y. Chas. F. Baker, of fern fame, has com- menced tearing down a few of his old houses, which will be replaced by struct- ures better adapted for ierns. While growing a general stock for his own retail trade, which is very extensive, Mr. Baker has for several years past been growing ferns for the wholesale market. The demand for his ferns has been on the increase from year to year and from all indications this season's sales promise to exceed those of all former ones. "Alder- man" Baker is to be congratulated upon the advent of an heir. J. C. Spencer is more than pleased with the result of this season's business. The demand for plants of all kinds has been unprecedented, while his roses and carna- tions never go a begging. F. E. Shaw's greenhouses show a marked improvement since that gentle- man took them in hand a few years since. Roses, carnations and bulbous stock are grown here with success. His flower store may well rank with the finest places of the kind to be seen any where. Homo. Wilmington, Del. Theodore A. Leisen, superintendent for the Board of Park Commissioners, states that all his spring planting suffered severely from the extremely cold winter. They set out several hundred deciduous trees and shrubs and about 1200 small cedars. Of the cedars scarcely any are alive and probably one-half of all the deciduous plants were killed The amount of damage was greater among the shrub- bery. Boston Florist Letter Go. MANTTPACTURBHS OF FLORISTS' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and vats nished) 18x30x12 made In two sections* one for each size letter* g:lvea away with first order of 500 letters. Block Letters. 1 >6 or 2-lnch elze. per 100, $2.00. Script Letters. $4. Kastener with each letter or word. Used by leadlnR florlata everywhere and for Bale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas, and Manager, 84 Hawlnv St.. BOSTON, MASS. A. HERRMANN tr. Florists' Supplies Send for a price list. 404-406-408-4 10-4 12 E. 34 thSt. NEW YORK BRENDEL LETTER CO.. ...FLORIST LETTERS... In Purple. Pink and White. \M and 2-lnch. per JOO, II 00. Add 8c per 100 for postRi^e. Use our lett fh once and you will always ubh them, We have had 20 years' ex- perience in the letter bu-«lneB8. If you want to lettd In design work buv our up-to-date lett^ra Sold In large or small quantities. Mention Am Florist. S. C. BRENDEL, Mana^-er, West Newton. Pa John Conley & Son, Mannfactarerg of 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET. 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 buildmg 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. Lockiand Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. \ Wm TO PICK »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< The new crop of Baskets. Experience, ingenuity & fancy Iiave helped to develop them and they are "dandies." High Iiandles, odd and fantastic shapes arc the fashion this year. We have an endless variety of them and can make to order any special design. A crate of these baskets will be a big help to your graduation business. ^ JUST RECEIVED: Another shipment of extra large, extra white ^ J Cape Flowers. Prices on application. Wheat Sheaves, Metal ^ ♦ Designs, Ihscriptions, Immortelles. Our usual quality. ♦ Keep in the lead and make money. h. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 50-52-54-56 No. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. ♦ LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE. ♦ ♦ ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ PAT'^NOV. 17 PEREECT GLAZIERS' POINTS No rights or lefts. Price per bo.x of 10 0 60c I by mail, 76c.; in lots of 5000 by ex., 55c per 1000. HENRY A. DREER, 7J4 Chestnut Street. ^ PHILA., PA. :^Florists' Supplies. EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MA^UFACTURERS OP New Illustrated Catalogue Free for the Asking, 25 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA. Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON. OHIO. "NICOMITE"! (PATENT.) Vapor Insecticide. A Certain Killer of RED SPIDER, GREENFLY and Other Insect Pests. THE TOBACCO WAREHOLSING AND TRADING CO., — i Agents Wanted LOU ISVILLE, KY. i8gg. The American Florist. 1355 This iz mi Picter. Cu*i O^-i 2X<-A>^^^^"^ it'U^yi '2/i^/^tytc; -A^c^ ^Ax.^ /^-^ ^^ ,^ ^^-<'^-^. t^cf^^ THE EVERLASTIN HINGE. Propagating Sand.--^- Shipped in any quantity. Also FIRE BRICK for Boiler Setting. and PORTLAND CEMENT for Greenhouse Floors. The GARDEN GiTY SAND GO. Dept. F., 188 Madi-onSt., Long Distance 'phone CHICAGO, ILL. Boilers 8^::^ For GREENHOUSES. See our Catalogue. & Co.. uiici. K, r. Now Ready The American riorist Company's.. men of the United states and Canada. Price Two Dollars. In Flexible Leather Binding. Three Dollars AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY^ji 324 Dearborn St., CHICGO, ILL. GflRLflND'S GflST IRON GUTTER. Will increase tlie life of Greenhouses loo per cent. Write for circular. No ice accumulation. No breakage of glass. Will increase bench space 5 per cent. GEO. M. CaRLAND iROlGiTTFRjoNiTRUCTM Pes Plaines, III. A GOOD FAULT. ^ Miinv iiser.s i-laim that the o; to bi' founii with the CHAMPION VENTILATING APPARATUS is that it never wears out and never needs repairs. If .vou thinl< this is a good fault write for cata- loiiue which tells all about the many good points of the Champion .\pparatus. Address AMERICAN ROAD MACHINE CO., . . Kennett Sauare. Pa. 1356 The American Florist. Ju7ie 10^ Index to Advertisers. Advertising Hates. . . 1340 Aliers H R 13S2 Allen J K 1316 American Road Ma- cnine Co 1365 American RoeeOo 1347 1349 1352 II Amllng K 0 1343 AsmuB R 1363 Ualler FA 1 BartleitOeo 8 .11 Baasett^ waBb bum 1313 Bayerudorfer U & Co 1354 Bei they & Co 1313 Berbee P •■ „11. Berger H H & Co.... 131b BernlDB U O li<44 Blanc A 4 00 135^ BobblnlL & Atkins. ...134i Boston Letter Co 1351 Bremei S C 54 Baaiong J A loi;* Burkl v.. ■•■ 13;U burpee W Atlee * Co 11 CA.iiiodyJ U 1355 Chadwlck Chas. . ■■■■■!3« Chicago Carnation Cul3l7 Chicago WrecklngCo 111 Cincinnati cut 1" 1- ■ Cul34, Clark Wm A A Son 13j1 Cucas a Boddlngtui. 1 1 Col.lns I'hos ■••■•■!';jl' i.onara & jones Co .;■«; C jnley John & Son... .13o4 Cotuge Gardens 1 Cox Seea Co ij Craig llobt & Son 317 Crowl Kern Co .. . :;i4 Cu n.nghaui Jos U..134i Dayton Hapar Novelty Decker, Blauvell Co l.llo De Langhe-Vervaene 1, p II Detroit Flow Pot Mlgi36.i Dickinson Albert Co. 11 DletscnAaCo iv Dillon J L, •■ WIJ UurnerHred ittons Cul34. Dreer U A W^*,., ' Uumont & Co. • . fll Kaslburn IjOUIs B....i347 Blcnnolz Henry. 13ol Mlll>,tt W H 314 BiliisiPoiiworth 31^ Kllleon & Tesson.... . 341 Kilzsbeih Nursery C01318 Ernest W U J3^3 Furu Bros. •• 1316 Foster L.UC1US H 13a.; Fuchs Albert ... Ij51 Garden cliy Sand Co 136j Gardeners Chronicle Ul Garland Geo 135d Garland Bros 1361 Gibbous U W ,.1.V Olhlln 4 Co 13o5 Good & Reese Co .- 1317 Uorton n, udgerwood i.i6b Gunther Wm H 1343 Gurney Ueater Co l.ii>i> Uagenburger Carl.. Ki5l Hall Assn ^ •■••''} Hancock Geo & Son l.i47 Harketfs Floral Nur 13;)1 Harttord U H Uii> UarlMA J316 Har B I \f\ Ueacock Jos 1319 Uelss J B 1361 Henuecke C Co. 1363 Uerendeen Mfg Co i:fa() Uerr Albert M 1351 Herrmann A l-w4 Uimnger Bros 13^3 UlU M Q & Co , 1 BlppardB..... Ill Ultchlngs & Co... IV Holton * Hunkel Co. 1312 HookerH M Co .... Ill Uoran Kdw C 1315 HortAdv 11 Hoyt AT IV Humfeld C 131'J Hunt K U 1313 Illinois Cut Flower C01313 International Qrowern' Exchange 13i7 Irvine Floral Co ... 1319 Jackoon B B 1353 Jackson & Perkins Co 1 Jacobs S &8ons. . Ill James John 134(1 Jennings Bros HI J .linings B A 1347 Johnson & Stokes.... II Kaating W F 1311 Kasting Wm F& Co.. 1312 Keuer Bros 1353 Keller Geo 4 Son. . . i:«3 Kellogg Geo M 1342 Kelsey Harlan P I.i4i Kennlcott B OS Co... .1343 Kllbourn R );131 Krueschell Bros Co... HI Kuehn C A li)44 . The American Florist. 1359 up each night, or it can be allowed to remain there permanently, as the sun in the morning and afternoon will strike them from the sides. We prefer, how- ever, to make a framework and attach the burlap to strips about one inch square; it is then a very quick job to roll or unroll on the irames. By taking two- inch boards a foot wide and nailing them together at right angles a very good covering is made to protect the rolled up burlap during rainy or cloudy weather and from the night dews. The burlap, thus protected during the season of use and taken indoors as soon as the season is over, will last for a number of years. There is a great diflerence of opinion in regard to the numerous classes of dahlias, but from our experience, we would say the show and fancy dahlia, the pompon or bouquet, and the single are the most valuable. Of course the cactus dahlias are a beautiful class but they will not keep long after being cut and show up very poorly. It is best adapted to amateurs' growing. As a commercial flower they are practically worthless. The decorative dahlias are very much more valuable than the cactus dahlias and keep much longer. They are excellent for decorations and are very much better bloomers than the cactus type. But we would advise florists to go slow on both the cactus and decora- tive classes and grow only such varieties as have been tested and proved their value. W. P. Peacock. The Winter's Lesson. Mention is made in your Boston notes of the unreliability of the California privet in that section as proven by the results of the past winter. This shrub has been widely planted, especially for hedges, and the disappointment of a ruined hedge which it has taken years to produce is a keen one. The experience with the Cali- fornia privet and with other things, many of them of Japanese origin, which we have undergone this season should be a valuable lesson to planters, and particu- larly to the nurserymen, who cannot afford to bring reproach upon their busi- ness by recommending to their customers any plant whose hardiness for the location is not well proved. The California privet, the retinosporas and many other subjects that have been noted in these columns as having succumbed to the rigors of last winter, are all beautiful and it is hard to make a customer who has seen them in their full glory at Philadelphia or Wash- ington believe that these things cannot be used to equal advantage in their more northern home. That they do survive in safety perhaps a dozen winters makes them all the more dangerous because the loss is all the more severe when it does come. On the writer's lawn stood unscathed for fifteen years so noble a specimen of Retinospora squarrosa that a gardener could hardly pass by without lifting his hat to it; near by was an unpretentious little dwarf pine from the White mountains which scarcely got a a passing nod from owner or visitor. To-day the Japanese beauty is gone— to the wood pile; the humble little pine is still doing business sturdily at the same old stand, and now I appreciate it. If we read the lesson right, perhaps the unfor- tunate winter may prove a blessing in disguise. If it has taught us to value more highly our native trees and shrubs, and to recognize the fact that among them are many ot the fineit arboreal gems in the world, then it did not frteie in vain. DECORATION FOR A LOUISVILLE, KY., WEDDING. A Kentucky Florist's Art. The finest floral decoration which Louisville has seen in many years was that recently executed by Haupt for the Ballard-Stewart wedding, the most pre- tentious social function the blue grass metropolis has seen in several seasons. Christ Church Cathedral was converted into a bower of sylvan beauty. From the center of the high auditorium ceiling stretched ropes of laurel, like a canopy, terminating in festoons above the stained glass windows. About the chandeliers which carry the electric lights were wound magnolia leaves and smilax, supporting bunches of daisies. There were fourteen newel posts in the center aisle draped with smilax and surmounted by ferns, lilies, peonies and roses, tied with broad white satin ribbon. The columns supporting the chancel ceiling were draped with laurel and daises, as was the rail. On the alter were many vases of lilies. The illustration gives an idea of the beauty of the whole. At the residence all the doors and windows upon the lower floor of the roomy man- sion were removed and from each steps were constructed to the open lawn, which was entirely covered with tar- paulin. The interior of the house was draped with seasonable flowers and the lawn was shut in by laurel roping, while upon the canvas were groups of palms and decorative plants, the idea being not only novel but well executed. However, the gay assemblage had no more than dispersed when a terrific wind and rain made the scence of beauty nothing more than a floral wreck. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CULTURAL NOTES. June 17. — Specimen plants that are being grown for exhibition purposes require extra attention at this time to prevent their dryingout too much. Some ot the branches will need a little support to guard against their being broken through syringing or other causes. Keep the shoots pinched back evenly, as they will be making rapid growth now and if not carefully looked after the new wood will very soon get long and uneven, the plant being ruined so far as a fine shaped specimen is concerned. If the plants are in good eondition and •f sufficient siz« they cjin now be given their final shift. The size of the pot to give them should be determined by the state of your specimens and by the requirements of the variety. Such sorts as Defender, Ivory, or W. H Lincoln, will get along very nicely in a smaller sized pot than some of the coarser growing kinds, like Mrs. S. T. Murdock, Mrs. M. A. Ryerson, Dean Hole, Pres. Smith or Henry Hurrell. Care should be exercised so as not to soak the soil too much directly after the plants have been freshly potted, or some of them are liable to go back on you, and for this reason we prefer to keep our plants under glass until they have taken a good hold on the soil in their flowering pots, after which there is not so much danger of their getting, by heavy rains, more water than is good for them. Use a rather coarse soil and pot as firmly as possible, taking care that there is free and ample drainage. Young stock that is to be grown on for sale as market plants should be looked after now. Young, vigorous plants that are in 2', 2-inch pots at this time are just the thing you want to push along for market purposes. A limited number of well grown 6 or 8-inch plants can be easily disposed of by almost every retail man who has room to handle them, that is if they are in good shape and well clothed with foliage. The main point to consider to obtain such stock is to keep them moving along and not let them get stunted by becoming hard and pot bound. Pinch the shoots out as they require it so as to get a nice, bushy plant. The young stock planted in the benches should be attended to and any side shoots picked out as soon as they appear. We do not shade ourchrysanthemums at all; after the plants have been set a few days all shading is removed from the glass and with plenty of syringing we find that we get better results. C. W. Johnson. CARNATIONS. CALIFORNIA CULTURAL METHODS. We are building our new houses, forthe exclusive cultivation of carnations, two- thirds span, the long slope to the south, the front wall bein^ five feet high and the back will six feet six inches. It is twelve feet to the ridge. The houses are detached, with two foot walks between. This gives the opporttinity for bottom Tcnti- 1360 The American Florist. June /y, lation and enables us to repair the houses expeditiously. As the ground slopes toward the house the walls of each house are on the same level. There are three five- foot benches in each house, with walks next the walls. The benches will contain six inches of soil and those nearest the glass give four feet of head room. It is none too much for our strong growing varieties, which, by the way, are an entirely distinct race of carnations from those grown in southern California, several hundred miles from San Francisco. They are there grown in the field for cut blooms, but we grow only under glass and with the same con- ditions under which carnations are grown in the east. Our houses have continuous top vent- ilation thirty inches wide. The ventilat- ors are hinged to the south side of the ridge. We have been having good suc- cess with 10x15 glass, but would use a larger size if it were not for too much loss by breakage. Being situated in the city, we have to contend with a mis- chievous "Frisco" boy. All our houses are heated by hot water under pressure. We use 2-inch pipe, running one pipe overhead three or four feet from the ridge. We shall commence planting from 3-inch pots by June 15, using good rose soil. About half of our carnations will be grown under glass all summer. We begin to plant from the field by August 15. We prefer the indoor treatment, as by that method we obtain a more uni- form grade of flowers, but on account of having to supply cut blooms during June, July and August, we have to keep half of our houses growing all summer and replant them from the field when our first planted houses begin to produce good flowers. After the plants are well established on the benches we feed them with liquid sheep manure, changing to nitrate of soda at every other watering. Each feeding is given as a watering, being piped to all the houses from a tank. Our stock this summer will consist entirely of varieties nf our own produc- tion. We will plant Hannah Hobart and Ethel Crocker largely to supply pink or rose colored carnations, California Gold for yellow, John Carbone, Elsie Fer- guson and Iris Miller for salmon and orange shades, which we find are favorites in the San Francisco market. They are, in fact, the colors which complete an assortment in carnations and make them popular with us. We shall plant Grace Runyan and Nita Beringer for white and rose marked varieties. Dr. Tevis and several third year seedlings will be grown for scarlet or red, John Hinkle for dark crimson red, Leslie Paul for deep cerise and Iris Paul for white. San Francisco. John H. Sievers. THE GROWING OF SEEDLINGS. The raising of seedlings is now prac- ticed by nearly every carnation grower, stimulated by various agencies, the prin- cipal one of which is the American Car- nation Society. At the first meeting of this society, October 15, 1891, its com- mittee on resolutions reported that one of the objects of the society was "to stimulate the growing of new seedlings and crosses by a system of exhibitions and the awarding of valuable prizes." Also "to hold an annual exhibition in February at which plants and flowers of the new kinds may be exhibited and passed upon by a committee selected by members of the society, the members as far as possible to exhibit at 'all flower shows throughout the country." These recommendations and sugges- tions have been followed up from that date to this with only an occasional human error. The result is seedlings and crosses almost innumerable, exhibitions of carnations by nearly all of the florists' clubs once and twice a year and carna- tion literature galore. That there are good varieties origin- ated which never see the light of popular favor cannot be doubted; neither can it be questioned that there are some varie- ties worked onto the buyers that should never have seen any other house than the one in which thej' originated. It is not within the province of the society nor any other force to remedy this state of affairs until there is a more hearty co-operation among the growers and dealers interested in the carnation, and I know of no better means of secur- ing this co-operation than through the society, providing we take an active and not a passive interest in its workings. There are several thousand growers heavily interested in the carnation, and probably as many dealers, all of whom should be working members of the soci- ety, furthering their individual interests by furthering the interests of the flower with their united effort. Take this ques- tion of seedlings as one item; the growers could be saved many a loss by concerted effort in weeding out the second and third class stock that is put on the market and the dealers would not have their tables piled with rubbish. The grower of a seedling should be very careful not to put out a variety that stands a chance of being a failure. Of course it is not within the province of the originator to know whether or not a variety will do equally as well with others as with himself, but before he makes the attempt he should see if the flowers he produces will pass in the judgment of the society and also have it inspected by as many and as widely sep- arated growers as possible. The origin- ator is likely to be led astray in his judg- ment of the flower and also to see more merit in its growth and freedom of bloom and other points than the variety really possesses, because he is enthusiastic over it, but if the variety will stand the tests applied by the society and a goodly number of growers endorse its habits and general commercial value he can feel pretty safe in going ahead and working up a stock. If it does not stand this test it will be wiser to try another batch of seedlings, for a reputation once destroyed by the sending out of a worth- less variety is hard to regain, and it is far better business policy to take the verdict of the society and of the growers, even if it does hit pretty hard and seem a trifle severe. Albert M. Herr. CARNATIONS REGISTERED. By the Cottage Gardens, Queens, N. Y. — Governor Roosevelt, a pure, bright maroon; parentage Gen. Maceo crossed with seedling No. 39 of 1896, making it a pedigreed seedling of three generations. Flowers three to three and three-fourths inches in diameter; stem two to three feet long, strong and vigorous. Foliage broad, resembling Portia, having the same glaucous hue. By John H. Sievers & Co., San Fran- cisco, Cal. — California Gold. By Philip Heilig, Franklin, Pa.— Philip Heilig, Jr., deep American Beauty pink, streaked and speckled with deep cerise; strong clove fragrance; large, high built flower two and three-fourths to three inches in diameter; very effective by arti- ficial light; petals oval-round and slightly fringed; strong calyx; twenty-four to thirty-inch stem, self supporting; a strong grower with dark green foliage; parent- age, cross of Daybreak and J.J. Harrison. By Philip Heilig, Franklin, Pa —Key- stone, in color a peach yellow, penciled with carmine; flower large, finely fringed and on a twenty-eight to thirty-six-inch stem that is as stiff as bamboo; strong grower with narrow, light-green foliage, rust proof; must be grown .on a center bench; parentage, cross of Eldorado and Thomas Cartledge. A complete list of names, revised to February 1, 1899, can be had by apply- ing to the secretary and will be found very useful when you select names for your new seedlings. Albert M. Herr, Secretary. The San Jose Scale. The following are opinions of eminent horticulturists, continuing the discussion of the subject carried through two previ- ous issues: U. p. HEDRICK, LOGAN, UTAH. I cannot at all agree with the state- ment that "a certificate of inspection is a farce and should be replaced by a cer- tificate that the stock has been fumi- gated." It is true that an inspection certificate is not always a guarantee that scale is not present on stock, but neither would a certificate of fumigation be such, nor could laws provide for the giving of a perfect guarantee. The writer was for one season State Inspector of Orchards and Nurseries in Michigan and is now one of the inspectors in Utah, and from his experience believes that nursery inspection can be made a most valuable safeguard against San Jose scale, root gall, woolly aphis, peach root aphis and perhaps other insects and diseases. In nine-tenths of the cases where these are present in a nursery a careful inspector will find them and largely prevent their being scattered throughout the land. In all cases a certificate setting forth that stock has been inspected and fumigated is much better than one certifying to - inspection alone and in some states such a certificate ought to be required. W. A. WITHERS, RALEIGH, N. C. The suggestion as to fumigation would seem to be a good one if buyers can have any assurance that the fumigation has been properly and thoroughly done. G. W. HERRICK, AGR. COLLEGE, MISS. It would seem to me that your sugges- tion in regard to fumigating stock before being sent out would meet the problem much more effectually than the present method of inspection. A. B. CORDLEY, CORVALLIS, ORE. In my opinion the subject of fumigation of nursery stock needs much more exten- sive and careful investigation before it will be possible to arrive at a definite opinion as to the value of the process. So far as the San Jose scale is concerned, it is certain that its chief means of distribu- tion is infested nurserj' stock and I believe that it is equally certain that no inspector, however careful and competent, can safely certify that a nursery is not infested. It follows, therefore, that cer- tificates of inspection are misleading and harmful. However, I am not yet ready to say that we should require nursery stock to be fumigated. There are too many problems relating to the effect of iSgg. The a mer i ca n F lori s t. 1361 GROUP OF ORCHIDS EXHIBITED AT BOSTON BY H. H. HUNNEWELL. the fumigation upon the vigor of the var- ious varieties which have as yet scarcely been touched upon. Four years' observa- tion on the scale in this state have con- vinced me that it is useless to attempt to exterminate the scale or to prevent its spread, but that it can be readily con- trolled by winter spraying with the hme sa't and sulphur compound. I believe it better to teach the fruit grower how to recognize the scale and how to destroy it than to attempt the impossible. F. W. MALLY, HULEN, TEXAS. I am the proprietor of a large nursery and consider the mere certificate of inspec- tion a farce. There is only one perfect method for all concerned and that is to require a certificate of fumigation. I think I voice the sentiments of the great majority of our nurserymen when I say that we would welcome any regime that will inspire confidence in the people that the inspection and guarantee is really worth something and I think that there will be far less trouble in getting nursery- men to take hold ol fumigation than the present system of inspection. C. p. GrLLETTE, FORT COLLINS, COL. It is certainly true that no inspector, I care not how well qualified he may be, can be certain that no San Jose scale is upon nursery stock that has gone through his hands unless the stock has been treated in a manner to make it certain that all the scales that might be present would be killed. I also believe that fum- igation with hydrocyanic acid gas, if properly done, will make it practically certain that the stock is free from living scales. F. H. HILLMAN, RENO, NEV. I think mere inspection to be insuffi- cient; that proper fumigation is neces- sary to insure freedom from disease in nursery stock; and that such should be required by any law relating to the San Jose scale problem. J. C. TOUMEV, TUCSON, ARIZ. I fully agree that the San Jose scale usually comes to the orchard from the nursery. I do not believe any practical method of fumigation will absolutely kill all the scales. I believe that an inspector may occasionally overlook trees infested with San Jose scale. I believe that any nursery that harbors the San Josescaleis a dangerous place for any man to get his stock. ERNEST WALKER, CLEMSON COLLEGE, N. C. Inspection is sometimes imperfectly done, but I believe it has done, and is still to do, much good. Inspection would be a good thing if it did no morethan locate counties in whichtheSan Jose scale exists. As far as I am aware it has not yet been shown that fumigation with hydrocyanic acid gas is invariably a complete success; that it kills all the scale in every case. Chase Brothers, of Rochester, were try- ing the fumigation in their cellars, but I do not yet know how successful it proved. In some cases there has been as many as thirty per cent of the scale which survived treatment and there is quiteoften asmall "minority report" to be heard. Success seems to vary in the hands of different operators. When the method has been settled so that all the scale can be killed in every case, I should like to see the plan put into operation. F. S. EARLE, AUBURN, ALA. I have had no personal experience with fumigated nursery stock, but X believe in requiring the greatest possible sanitary precautions on the part of nurserymen. If the surroundings of the nursery give the least chance for suspicion, I should certainly advocate fumigating all stock sent out. I do not think it would be necessary in nurseries where the sur- roundings are above suspicion. New York. A LIVELY MEETING OF THE FLORISTS' CLUB. — PLANS FOR A BIG EXHIBITION IN 1900. — GARDENERS' SOCIETY'S STRAWBERRY EXHIBITION — MEETING OF MARKET FLO- RISTS' ASSOCIATION. — LOCAL LINES. The meeting of the Florists' Club on Monda3' night was a slim one in point of numbers but was remarkably enthusias- tic. Messrs. Manda, Ward, Plumb, Mor- ris, W. H Siebrecht, Weathered, Wallace and Atkins made speeches full of elo- quence. Mr. Plumb gave some of his impressions gained on his recent trip to Europe. The proposition to arrange for 13G2 The American Florist. June //j a grand plant exhibition at the time of the expected S. A. F. convention in this city in 1900 was received with the great- est enthusiasm and several members announced that they were ready to pledge substantial sums towards a subscription fund for this purpose. Mr. Plumb called for volunteers to assist in the work even B nothing more than to carry a watering pot and many promises were made and received with great applause. The New York Gardeners' Society held its last meeting for the season at Terrace Oardens, on Saturday, June 10. They bad a strawberry show on that date and some very fine fruit was shown. Wm. Duckham won first prize in the class call- ing (or three quarts, three varieties; he showed Sharpless, Marshall and Wm. Belt, the latter being extra fine. Wm. Scott received second in the same class with Bubach No. G, Sharpless and I plying only to the back pages. The Advert iBlntr Derartment of the .American Florist is ftir Florists, Sttdsmen. Nurserymtn, and dealers In wares pertalulrg tu those lines Only. Order! lor less than one-hall inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach ns by Wednesday to se- oore insertion in the issue for the followlDg Saturday. Addreti THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. The picony is enjoying a decided advance in popular favor. It is reported that the sale of rose plants, both for forcing and for outdoor planting, has been remarkably brisk this season. Many eastern growers are seriously troubled about the prolonged drought, which also means much extra work in watering and cultivation. At a recent auction sale in the vicinity of New York, a number of good plants of the much lauded streptocarpuses failed to find a purchaser. The Kentucky Society of Florists is to hold a chrysanthemum show in Louis- ville in November. The advance premium list is being sent out bv the secretary, H. Lichtfield, 519 Gay street. Mt. Holyoke College has received a gift of $10,000 from James Talcott, of New York, to complete the plans for botanical gardens and plant houses now under way at that institution. The success which has attended the nur- serymen's meeting in acentralcity isonly another indication of the size and interest which will mark the S. A. F. gathering in this year of general prosperity. Forcing Paeonies. Ed. Am. Florist: — Can the same pteony roots be successfully forced year after year? C. H. Paeony roots may be forced year after year if well nourished during the summer in pots and, most especially, carefully hardened off after flowering time until they are set outdoors. It is best, how- ever, to have a duplicate set so as to force each alternate year; better results will then accrue, and the labor will be materially lessened in caring for them during summer as they will each have a year to recuperate in and to make new flowering crowns that will be sure to bloom. E. O. O. Shading Violets, Ed. Am. Florist:— Is it best to shade young violet plants from the time they are first planted out and on through the summer, or is this not necessary? Do the dews falling on the leaves cause the "spot"? J. R. S. As the result of experience and obser- vation I recommend the shading of vio- lets from the time they are set out in the spring until some time in October. If the plants are grown in the house under glass paint the roof vi^ith turpentine and white lead or with naptha and white lead, or else whitewash the glass; if grown outside shade by means of a lath, board, or brush screen. Although the violet is a shade-loving plant the best results are obtained where the shade is not very dense. A strong, but well dif- fused light should be supplied if possible during the growing season. Violet spot is caused by a specific fun- gus. This is induced by a combination of factors, chief of which is moisture of any kind upon the leaves at a time when they are susceptible to the attacks of the fungus. P. H. Dorsett. Dept.of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Greenhouse Building. Western Springs, 111. — Vaughan's Seed Store, one greenhouse. St. Paul, Minn. — Carlson & Lauritsen, range of commercial houses. Indianapolis, Ind. — A. Pahud, house 20x100. Leroy, 111. — L. A. Rike & Son, rebuild- ing range. Mason City, 111. — Frank Castleberry, one greenhouse. Aurora, III— C. B. & Q. R. R., one greenhouse. Shenandoah, la. — O. B. Stevens, range of houses. Amesbury, Mass. — Dr. Leslie, one con- servatory. Templeton, Mass. — H. F. Lane, one house. West Swansea, N. H — Denman Thomp- son, one house 25x100. South Lancaster, Mass. — Nathaniel Thayer, one conservatory. Avon, Mass. — Thos. Thrasher, one commercial house. Westerly, R. I. — S. J. Renter, range of commercial houses. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — M. J. Lynch, range of commercial houses. Ellenville, N. Y — Mr. Cookingham, violet house, 32x125. New Bedford, Mass.— E. C. Brownell, one forcing house, 40x200. Rhinebeck, N. Y. — Michael Keegan, one violet house, 60x120. Upland, Pa.— S. A. Crozer, one conser- atory. Carlstadt, N. J.— Jacob H. Ullmann, two houses 20x75. San Francisco.— John H. Sievers & Co , range of carnation houfes. Desplaines, 111. — Frank Garland, two carnation houses 18x125. Park Ridge, 111 — Emil Buettner two rose houses, one 25x125, one 18x125; J. Iloef, four carnation houses 18x125. Altemanthera Pests. Ed. Am. Florist:— Can some of your readers furnish a remedy for insects which destroy the foliage of alternan- theras growing outdoors? W. D. H. Texas. I have grown alternautheras out of doors during the summer months, for the past twenty-eight years and have never seen any of these plants injured by insects. Therefore am unable to give any certain remedy without more definite information as to the character of the pests. Fred. Kanst. Parrot Tulips. Ed. Am. Florist:— Does this tulip require different ttjatment, in forcing from the ordinary tulips? The Sisl/tAt I forced them I had fine success, but in two subsequent seasons I failed. C. H. Parrot tulips will not force in the ordi- nary sense of the term, as applied to the common kinds grown for this purpose. They may be forwarded so as to have them about Eastertime, but any attempt to get them in with other kinds wilt result in foliage alone. It will be noticed that outdoors they are among the latest to bloom, coming in with the section known as the "Darwin" tulips. E.O. O. Cypripedium Spectabile. Ed. Am. Florist:— Should this plant be repotted yearly and when— after growth or just before commencing to force? C. H. Cypripediums of the hardy native kinds always need potting at the time of starting them into growth, and there is less check to the plants, there being at that time no top growth to be supported by the roots. Annual repotting is essen- tial, and if not done already, it is best to- do it carefully now, rather than to let the plants starve until next spring. Pans are better receptacles than pots as these plants are surface rooting, preferring not to go deep. E. O. O. Buxus Arborescec^ Aogustifolia. Ed. Am. Florist:— If you will name the tree from which the enclosed sample was taken we shall be greatly obliged. It is used a great deal in hedges and orna- mental shrubbery. A. E. Y. Michigan. ' The little sprig seems nothing more than the narrow-leaved tree box, Buxus arborescens angustifolia. There are now a great many varieties of tree box, rang- ing in foliage Irom the narrow leaved, like the specimen, to those of large, rounded leaves, like the Japanese Buxus rotundifolia. There is a variegated leaved form of B. angustifolia and when of good size and vigorous growth, it is one of the prettiest .1 the family. To have box do its best it must be well fed; then the foliage is of the darkest hue. Joseph Meehan. To Destroy Poison Ivy. Ed. Am. Florist: — You will oblige me by soliciting the views of your readers as to how to destroy the poison ivy, Rhus toxicoden'iron, growing in large quanti- ties under shade trees without injury to the trees and with the least danger to the person who has the task in hand. W.B.J. There are two methods in general use for destroying poison ivy. The best way is to grub them out as thoroughly as possible, but in doing this it is necessary to employ workmen who are immune to the poison, and there are usually such people to be found. After the plants are dug up they must be burned, care being taken not to inhale the smoke more than is necessary. The poisonous principle of the plant is a volatile oil which adheres very closely to the skin and clothing of persons working among the ivy. Cloth- ing should therefore be worn which can be thoroughly wathed in strong snap- suds. The poison can be transferred either from the hands or from clothing or tools, and the greatest care should be used in preventing workmen from trans- ferring the oil by any of these means to other individuals. Persons working among theivy, besides washing in strong soapsuds, should also occasionally wash their hands in alcoholic solution of ace- tate of lead; fifty to seventy-five percent alcohol is recommended in which sugar of lead (lead acetate) is dissolved, until the alcohol will hold no more in solution. iSgg. The American Florist. 1365 In case of poisoninof, the alcoholic solu- tion ol sugarof lead applied to the poison spots gives immediate relief. Applica- tions should be made several times in the ■course of two or three days. Greatcare, however, must be taken in using the sugar of lead, as it is very poisonous if taken internally. The other method of destroying ivy plants is by treating the roots with sul- phuric acid. A little sulphuric acid is poured about the base of the stem of •each plant. Several applications may be required before the plants are killed, but this method of course can not be used where the ivy is growing under shade trees. Even after the plants are killed by the sulphuric acid they have to be rooted out and burned. U it is possible, there- fore, to find some workmen sufficiently immune to the poison it would be best to grub the plants out immediately and 5.00 1350 Phoenix can^riensis 50 3.50 12.i0 •• reclinala T5 5.00 13.50 Chamaerops hum! Is robusta 50 4,00 Livistona rotundifolia 2.25 20.00 Areca lutescens V5 5.00 13.50 Latania borbonica 50 2.50 6.00 J. L. SCHILLER. ....404 East 34th Street. NEW YORK CITY. mmam bealties. strong plants from 4-in. pots, at $10.00 per 100. jSrCASH WITH ORDER JOHN B. OOETZ, Saginaw, vv^. Mich. GERANIUMS GERANIUMS for stock, 4- inch, |5 per 100. 2%.-\n. $2.50 " Rose " " 21/2 in. J2 00 " CARL HAGENBURGER, West Mentor, 0. VIOLETS. SMILAX. 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Perle 2 Carnations, r-hort stems lonK " 1 Lily of the valley 3 Smilax 15 Adianium Ilard y f ern e Ualax leaves Asparagua Sweet Peas Pieonles 3 CO 1.50 1 00 00® 6( 00® B.( 00® H ( ms 2 ( ).00®50.( 4U((ii .{ t 00® 4.( HOLTON&HUNKELGO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. p. 0 Box 103. MILWAUKEE. WIS. We get , daily new ;ustomers because we have the reputation that all orders are punctually filled. WM.F.KASTING&CO.Val^g^^r^' Wholsale Florists. 444 sixth ave. LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE 2985. All kinds ol Florists Supplies & Wire Designs on hand. t7*ConalgnmentB of good stock solicited. CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. 8UCCE8SOKS TO H. L. SUNDERBRUCH CO. UsaleGoDiBioiFlonsI 416 Walnut St.. CINCINNATI. OHIO. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... Largest Grower^oU Q^^ FloWCrS Give us an order and we will please ymi. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL, MO. Our Store, 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY. MOl ^^LONO D18TAN<-E 'PHONE AT EITHEK I'LACK iSgg. The American Florist. 1367 ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER GO. J. B. DEAMUD 51-53 WABASH AVE. CHICAGO — ♦ — ^^ Prices subject to change without notice. P. A 1). AT COST. PRICE LIST. Per Doz. BEAUTIES, long |2.00@$3.00 medium 1.50® 3.00 short "5@ 1.00 BRIDES . . . per 100, $3.00(a$5.00. Per tOO BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS. . . S3.00@$5.00 PERLES. 2.00® 4.00 CARNATIONS, colored 1 00 white I.00@ 1.50 fancy U.OO® 3.00 VALLEY . . 5.00 FANCY FERNS ($3 per M) . . . .40 SMI LAX 13.50 ADIANTDM .75 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, string .50 GLADIOLUS 8.00 LIL. LUNGIFLORUM A CALLAS S.OOftlO.OO 600.000 CUT FLOWERS We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and CARNA- TIONS. We are headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. PRICE LIST. AHERICAN BEAUTY Extra long stem per doz, 24-in. stem (3.00 2.50 2.00 1.60 1.25 1.00 riETEOR per 100, 3.00 to 5.00 BRIDESnAID. BRIDE PERLE CARNATIONS ** fancy Quotations subject to char All other stock at lowest i 3.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 5.00 1.00 to 1.50 2.00 to 3.00 itho McK[LLAR & WINTERSON, Wholesale Florists. 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHIO.^OO. We Have the OUR SPECIALTIES: LARGEST WHOLESALE ORCHIDS, HIGH-GRADE ROSES, House in Chicago. CARNATIONS and VIOLETS. IVFuM Line FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Seeds. Bulbs. Hardy Stock. Please Mention American Florist. Benthey&Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Gommission Florist 41 Randolph Street CHICAGO. |aS'~ConsigDments solicited ^filGii teoT Wbol^ale flower/larK5fe CHICAGO. June Id. Rosea, Beantf. extra long, per doz. il Inch 20 ■• •• ■• 15 " 12 " 3.C0<54.0D 2.1JUI92 60 1.50'»2 UO l.CIOOl 60 BrldB 3 Uito 5 UO Bridesmaid :( 00i» 5 00 Perle 3.00S 5 00 Meteor 3 00® i UO Carnations 1 00® 1 SO fancy 2 OHc* 3 00 Lily of the vaUey 3 to.-a 4.00 Sweet Peas ■ib(S .50 Pieo. les 3 00(3. 6.U0 Mtirguerttes .50 Ml.nonette 1 003 2 00 Adianiam 75® 1 OO Common fenu 25<§) .4U Galax leaves .15 BmUax 1000gl5.UU Asparagnb 60.0l'(s75.U0 Callas lOUOlijl.' 00 Harrlsll 10 UOaK.OO Say: "Saw it in the Florist." E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- CUT FLOWERS > Hunt's Flowers \ Qo Everywhere > 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Bassett&Wasiiburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and fluA di ;tll kiiirls. FINE LAUREL FESTOONING. $5.00 per lOJO yds. All order by wire or CROWL FERN CO. mail promptly nilBcl. 27 B^-acon St . BOSTON. If your Business Methods are right you can make a profit on an advertisement here. Wbol^ale power/\arKjJ5 PHII.ADELPHIA, June 14. RoseB, Tea. 1 00® 3.00 ■• e.itra 4 rOS> 5 (0 Beamy, extra 21) 00®25.00 firsts 8l0«il2 00 seconds 2.0li@ (i.On Carnations -'5(® .75 fancy 1 OU® 2.00 T.lly of the yauey 2 no® 4.00 Sweet Peas 20® 61) AsparaRUB 36 U0®60.00 Smllax 15.10®20 00 Adtanlum 1.00 Boston, June 14. Bosea. Beauty, select 12.0C®15.00 ordinary 2 COSe 8 00 Jacq, Brunner 4.00(Sli 00 Bnue. Brtdesmald. Meteor 2.00S> 6 00 Carnations, ordinary 50® ,75 fancy 1 OO® 1 50 Lily of the valley 2. CO® 3.00 llarrlBlUI les 4. CO® 11 00 Stocks 1 I'O® 2.(0 ute^t Peas 10® .25 Splrasa 1 l.O® 1 60 Smllax lo.00®20.00 Asparagus 60.00 Adiantum 1.00 GIVE US A TRIAL.'' WE CAN PLEASE YOU. ' .-^tNN YORK WM. F. KASTING, Wholesale Com- ission Florist, 481 Wasliinglon St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist^ 1122 PINE STREET, .^m- ST. LOUIS, MO. ^' A complete line of Wire Desig^ns^ ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3134 OUve Street, ^* S Jt St. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. EDWARD BEID, wnoiesaie Fiorisi 1526 RANSTEAD STREET, Long Distance 'Phone. PHILADELPHIA. Dumont & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Carnations a Specialt'jr,^*,^*^* 1305 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. Telephone ;jit22 D. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Long Distance Phone Wl-Sti D. Consignments of Roses. Carnations, Violets solicited. MiKon W. Woodroffe & Co. Successor to WM. C. SMITH, Wholesale Florist, 1604 LUDLOW STREET, ^^ PHILADELPHIA. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, 17 N. JUNIPER STREET, '^'^%Kr65SA PHILADELPHIA, PA. CONSIGNMKNTS SOLICITED. \ SHIPPING LIBELS s \ ""Cut Flowers \ Vriiilt'd m two colors on ;zumn)i'a 8 00 00® 3.00 23® 50 00» 10 no t0ier ferns that pruw In ihe ■ O d berki-liire Ulils ■ i,l n v.ry low price, and liberal teima jilvcii lo reliable hrina. Also Bouquet Lvergreen, Moss, Laurel, Etc., promptl> atie Oed lo Write lur prices. bJlKhiyears' expel Idi cj Ac d I ess all leiters anu orders to .. , H. J. SMITH, B.'.x isi. Hinsdale, M»S9. When corresponding with advertisers, mention the Amkhican Flobist. ROSES SWEET PEAS LILIES JULIUS LANG 53 WEST 30th STREET NEW YORK CARNATIONS Telephone 9IW8. Mention the American Florist. TheNewYork Cut 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 Orderi. M. A. HART, Commission "'U'" Cut Flowers, 44 WEST 29th STREET. NEW YORK OITY. THK BEST MARKET IN NEW TQBK. 'Phone 1307 38th St. ford Bros... tjit ^Wholesale Florists III West 30th Street, NEW YORK. Contignmentt Solicited. Telephone, 260 38th St ■ g^ I rewarded with the highest prize, a silver medal, for Danish grown cauliflower and cabbage seed. Los Angeles, Calif— Gustav Brose has resigned the management of the seed department of the Germain Fruit com- pany's business. Mr. Brose will engage on his own behalf, handling California grown flower seeds and bulbs. A PEA louse has made its appearance on the Atlantic coast. It is prevalent about Baltimore, also in Virginia and North Carolina and has been seen in Delaware. Prof. Massey claims it to be identical with the rose louse, while Prof. Johnson, of Johns Hopkins University, says it is distinct and hitherto unknown. The insect does not eat the foliage but sucks the sap and the vine and pods wither away. The canners about Balti- more will not pack one-half of their usual output. Seedsmen at Cincinnati. The seventeenth annual meeting of the American Seed Trade Association was called to order by President Clark in the parlors of the St. Clair Hotel, Cincinnati, Tuesday, June 13, at 1:30 p.m. About forty-five members were present, among them the following: J. H. Ford. Ravenna, O.; C. S. Clark and wife, Wakeman, O. ; Albert McCul- lough, and J. Chas. McCullough, Cincin- nati; W. S. Gilbreath, of the Illinois Seed Co., S. F. Leonard, J. C. Vaughan, Albert Dickinson, Frank B. White, Alex. Rodgers and H. J. Boyd, Chicago; W. T. Phillips, Chas. S. Burge, R. L. Burge, Toledo, O.; S. F. Willard, Wethersfield, Conn.; C. E. Kendel and L. A. Kelly, Cleveland; S. Y. Haines, Minneapohs; Albert J. Brown, Grand Rapids; S. E. Briggs, Toronto, Can.; L. L. May and wife, St. Paul; F. W. BarteldeF, Lawrence, Kan.; F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C.; John J. Cleary and Frank Hoarman, Terre Haute, Ind.; Chas. E. Prunty, D. L Bush- nell and H M. Schisler, St. Louis; Geo. B. Edgerton, of the Harvey Seed Co., Buffalo; Everett B. Clark and wife and A. N. Clark and wife, Milford, Conn.; S. M. Pease, Cape Vincent, N. Y.; F. H. Ebeling, Syracuse, N. Y.; Jerome B. Rice and wife, Cambridge, N. Y.; W. C. Lang- bridge and O. H. Dickinson, of B. L. Bragg & Co., Springfield, Mass.; J. L. Young, Troy, N. Y.; W. S. Woodrufl' and wife, Orange, Conn.; Buell Lamberson, Portland, Ore ; A. T. Ferrell, Saginaw, Mich.; A. E. Reynolds, Crawfordsville, Ind.; M. S. Griftith, Baltimore; W. H. Grenell, Pierrepont Manor, N. Y.; F. A. Stecher, Rochester, N. Y. During the session the following papers were read: "Our Place at the Paris Exposition," C. L. Allen, Floral Park, N. Y. Growth and development of the seed business — "Garden Seeds," S. F. Willard, Wethersfield, Conn.; "Flower Seeds," E. D. Darlington, with W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; "Agricultural Seeds," Albert McCullough, Cini innati, O. "How Can the Seedsman Best Educate the Public to Buy for Quality," S. F. Leonard, Chicago. ' How Can the Seedsman Influence the Local Demand from Common to Im- proved Varieties," C. E. Kendel, Cleve- land, O. "How to Advertise Seeds and Plants Profitably," J. C. Vaughan, Chicago. "Fancy Pea Growing and Its Vicissi- tudes," S. M. Pease, Cape Vincent, N. Y. A committee was appointed by Presi- dent Clark to renew the protest of the association against the free distribution of common garden seeds by the United States Department of Agriculture and made the following report, which was unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the American Seed Trade Asso- ciaiiou. in convention assembled at Cincnnoii. June 14, 1899, again expresses its unaltered opposition to the free distribution of common garden seeds by the United States Department of ARriculture. No class of merchants in America proportionate to the business pays more toward the support of the government, both in the form of duties oti imported seeds and postage on seeds and cata logues sent by mail. It is manifestly unfair that the seedsmen should be singled out for govern- ment competition with free seeds sent by ma.l free of postage. It is likewise unfair that the whole people should be taxed for the benefit of the few. Further- more, it is a well known fact that of the millioris of packages annually distributed by the govern- ment, the great majority go to the farmers and rural residents who could well afford to purchare ciiher by mail or of their local dealers, and thus got a better grade of more suitable varieties. The outside retail value of seed sent by the govern ment to anyone is 25 cents; but this is multiplied by several million, and the fact is considered that many others do not buy who otherwise would were they not ex peeling the government free seeds, some idea can be had of the incalculable detriment to the legitimate seed trade. The original intent of the law was to distribute for trial new and imnrovfed varieties only. As now conducted, however, we are sure that all the more intelligent farmers and country residents would unite with seedsmen in urging a discontinuance of this promiscuous distribution of common seeds. Besides the unfair competition with a growing industry, this free distribution is an extravagance, now costing the government, with expense of carriage, over $300,000 annually. Therefore, be it further resolved: That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Hon. James Wil- son, Secretary of Agiiculture, and to each mem- ber of congress and senator, with the earnest request that they consider our plea that the seed trade of America should be relieved from govern- mental competition in free standard seeds that are on sale at every villa/e store. Sign,.d: Albert McCrLLOuon, Chairman, W. Atlee Birpee, J. C. Vauguan, L. L. May. F. n. Ebelino. The Committee on Postal Laws and Regulations was instructed to give hearty co-operation to the movement to bring about the issue of fractional cur- rency by the government for convenience in mail remittances. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: President, Alex. Rodgers, Chicago. First vice-president, Albert McCul- lough, Cincinnati. Second vice-president, F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C. Secretary and treasurer, S. F. Willard, Wethersfield, Conn. Assistant secretary, A. N. Clark, Mil- ford, Conn. Executive committee, Everett B. Clark, W. Atlee Burpee, L. L. May, Chas. J. Burge, S. E. Briggs. Membership committee, W. H. Grenell, C. E. Kendel, A. J. Brown. On an informal vote as to place for next meeting, Chicago received a majority, of votes cast. Fourteen new members were admitted and four resigned. The Cincinnati seedsmen, Messrs. Albert McCullough and J. Chas. McCul- lough outdid themselves in providing entertainment and comfort for the vis- itors. A trip to the "Zoo" Tuesday evening, to Chester Park Wednesday evening and numerous special trips and trolley rides for the ladies made the time pass very pleasantly and every hour was provided for. ESTABLISHED 1802 S SEEDS JUST ARRIVED coNoUm^. Gycas Revoiuta Stems fr m 6 to 15 inches long. PRICE, $9 00 Per 100 Lbs. Special prices on l;i J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Slreetl 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK ROEMER'S Superb Prize Pansies INTRODUCER AND GROWER OF ALL THE LEADING NOVELTIES. Highest Award Inter. Kxhibition at Ham- burg, 1897. Catalogue free on ai)plication. Fred. Roemer, d Grower, QUEDLINBURG, GERMANY. Please .Mention The AniencHn Ko Fresh Areca Lutescens Seed, Asparagus Sprengerii Seed, I.IK) 7.50 n 10 pi onlers [Or Freeslas, Harrisli„ French Romans, Dntcli Bulbs, Narcissi, LONGIFLORUM, Soses, Azaleas, Valley, etc. FERN BAI.I.B, Iris. for I'-all deli \Vl for H. H. BERGER & CO., 47 Barclay St., New York. iBaTABI.ISHKD 1S;K.) j8gg. The American Florist. 1371 IN FINE CONDITION. Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarias, atock enormous, quality tbe floest. SANDER, Bruges. Belgium. agent: a. DIMMOCK, 60 Veaey Street. - ■ - NEW YORK. JUST ARRIVED CATTLEYA LABKTA, " to 13 bulbs, $90 per lOO. OPANULOSA, SI to«2each. ONCIDIIIM VARICOSUM ROOERSII, « ^ »3 BOBBINK & ATKINS, . rutherford. n. j. Orchids! ^ ARR VED IN FINE COND'TION. Cattleya labiata, C. Mossin:', C Speciosibsima, L:iilia auceps and L. Autumnalis. LAGER & HURRELL, s'^""'^- ^- ^- Orchid Growers and Importers. ROSES and SMILAX. Smilax, $3.50 ptr 100; liride, Meteor, Maiil, 2H- inch. JS.OOper 100. strons. 2-inL'h pot plants, reudv for edlftle planting, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. Terms cash with order. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III. CtlRYSANTHE^l^lS. jaOVELTIES and Standard Vaiieties. Healthy, young plants for benching. List of varieties and prices on application. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. I am ccmpelled on account of the unpre- cedented demand for Asparagus plumosus nanus plants to withdraw my aov. from your paper (until further notice) as I am all sold out and will not be able to fill any more orders for them before August next. R. ASMUS, New Durham. N. J. FIRST-CLASS ROSE STOCK. (Limited Quantity.) BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, PERLES, METEORS, 3-in., $6.00 per 100; Bridesmaids, 4-in., $10.00 per 100. None better in the market. Address S, S, SKIDELSKY. 1653 No. 7 3-li ch pots. $8.00 per 100; 1-lneh pots, S12 00 per 1(0. METEOR, KAISERIN, SUNSET, BRIDESMAID, BON SILENE. MERMET. PERLES, CONTIER. NIPHETOS, BELLE SIEBRECHT. MME. HOSTE, BRIDE, 3-1 ch pots. J7.t0 per 100; 4lnch puts flO (» per 100. Afew thousand CRAFTED ROSES of Brides. Bridesmaids, Kalserlns and Pres Camot. »J^-ln. pots, $10 00 per lOO. J. I^. r>TT^T^OIV. - " :Blooi:ins1r»«r;^, F»£». CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings all sold and planted ou e.xcept Emily Pierson and Silver Spray. If you want any stock of these varieties you will do well to write me. CHAS. CHADWICK, Lock Box II. CRAND RAPIDS, MICH. SEE OUR PRIZE ADVERTISEMENT in previous issues. Two sample seedling Carnation plants sent free by mail on receipt of ten cents. Send for circular. See our other advertisements. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, D. C. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS JOi r'FJT, XIIjXi. HARDY PINKS HER MAJESTY, SODV. DE SALE, GERTRUDE, LAURA WILMER, ALBA FIMBRIATA, 2'/i inch, $4.00 per hundred. VIOLETS: Campbell, Russian, California, Luxonne, l'rince,ss of Walo.s, Swanley White, 2V4-incli $3.00 per huudrcd. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. ROOTED CUTTINGS Pomgiinno NEW and STANDARD. UallldliUIIO MARY A. BAKER— I have 3000 plants and have made II blooms to the plant. ANNAC. EAST BURN-900 plants and have made 8 blooms to the plant. Were housed Sept. 34th. 1898. Send for descriptive price list. LOUIS B. EASTBURN,Kennett Square, Pa. CROTONS S^nd for list of varieties, sizes and prices EDWIN LONSDALE. ^^^ Wyndmoor. Chestnut Hill PHILADELPHIA. PA. CARNATION Cuttings an soid Field-grown stock for fall delivery. F. DORNER & SONS GO,, La Fayette, Ind. CARNATION CLTTINOS All sold We »re bookiiic orders for field-erown s «'<*k. Ceo. Hancock A Son, Crand Haven, Mich. THE BOSTON FERN A Specialty. L. H. FOSTER, 4S King St.. DORCHESTER. MASS. TOMATO, CABBAGE, CELERY, PEPPER, Ac. Cheap iu lar^e lots. S. LINTHICUM. Woodwardsville. A A. Co . Md. A good adv. in a good paper will bring good returns. PLANTS. WE MAIL WEEKLY to those who have their names on our lists a price list of all kinds of plants, bulbs, roots, etc., offered by the best growers from all parts of the country. Also our quotations on glass, pipe, valves and fittings, boilers and all green- house construction material. It will pay you to place your name on our lists at once. The INTERNATIONAL GROWERS' EXCHANGE PITTSBURG, PA. Surplus Stock to Close Out Alternantheras. red and yellow.. Fuchsias, assorted. 2 and 3-inch. RvdrantiHas. SVi and 3-iDch Dusty Miller Swainsonia Genista Petunias, mixed Moonvines Li Cvperus Alternifolius. 3-inch, $2.00; 4-inch Mme. Sall^roi Geranium Rdsps, 2 inch. ^Vhite and Yellow Rambler. . —Masna Charta. Mme. Marsery, Gfoire de Dijon. Mme. Masson, Au^uste Mie, Her- mosa. Anne de Diesbach. Gem of the Prai- rie, Prairie Q.ueen and Russels Cotta^^e.... WILLIAMS & SONS CO., Batavia, $1-00 1 50 3.0ft 1.50 20O 4.00 2.00 2 00 20O 4.0O 2.0O 2. DO THB JEMMINOS STRAIN. PANSIE5 New Crop Now Ready. ALL ray own growing from finest stock. Th& seed' is all right, the strain is all right and it is right every wnv. Pkt. of 2500 seed, $1.00; 1 oz... $6.00; 3oz.,$15 00; white, hlaok, blue and yellow. n separate colors, same price. {^^"C.\SH WITH ORDER. E. B. JENNINGS, '"''254'''" Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Paneies. I ROBT. CRAIO & SON Roses, Palms f Jro and Novelties in Decorative Plants. i^ Market and 49th Street. PHILADELPHIA PA. BOSTONIENSIS FERNS Extra fine lot ready for 5-in. pols. Write GEO. A. KUHL. PEKIN. ILL. Wholesale Roses and Carnations. 75.;ts. per 100, $.5 00 per lOUO: 2-in. p.)t.s. ..Alternantheras.. Red .■end yellow, $100 per lOU; $10 (III per lOOtk JOS n. (INMKGIIAM, - Delaware, 0. 1372 The American Florist. June //, The Nursery TRh^e. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. American Association of Nurserymen. For the tenth time in its career of almost a quarter of a century has the American Association of Nurserymen met in Chicago. It was the most suc- cessful meeting in the history of the organization, the attendance being unprecedented, and so admirable was the Chicago Beach Hotel adjudged to be for the purpose that one of the first acts of the convention was a unanimous vote to hold the twenty-fitth annual meeting at the same place in 1900. A matter of great importance to every member, that of freight rates and classi- fication, was brought up bj' President A. L. Brooke in his address, in which he rec- ommended that the committee on trans- portation be authorized and instructed to meet the traffic associations in Novem- ber to argue for a more satisfactory clas- sification. The recommendation was adopted by the society. \Vm. A. Peterson brought up the mat- ter of taxes on trees in nursery rows and an "experience meeting" was held in which it developed that in many states such stock is not taxed at all, while in others the tax, as in Mr. Peterson's case, is as high as one and one-half per cent of the true selling value; it was even «hown that in different sections of the .same state one nurseryman would be taxed on growing stock while his com- petitor would not be. But this was not ■deemed a matter to be taken up by a national organization. The various papers were listened to with interest and much discussion was pro- voked, particularly by those dealing with the disastrous efiects of the cold of last ■winterand with fumigation. Every mem- ber was familiar, ironi experience, with the effects of the winter, but the severe losses which nearly every one has sustained made the topic one ot much interest, par- ticularly when it came to the discussion of the hardiness of varieties. In the mat- ter of fumigation it seemed the consensus of opinion that it is the true protective measure and that uniform and carefully administered regulations in this direction will be welcomed. The subject of customs house vexations -was brought up by those having impor- tations in hand and a committee consist- ing of Thomas B. Meehan, Philadelphia; J.J. Harrison, Painesville, Ohio, and T. J. Smith, Geneva, N. Y., was appointed to seek remedial measures. The following officers were elected: President, Wilson J. Peters, Troy. O. Vice-president, D. S. Lake, Shenandoah, Iowa. Secretary, Geo. C. Seager, Rochester, J^. Y. Treasurer, C. L. Yates, Rochester, X. Y. Executive committee, Irving Rouse, iRochester, N. Y.; C. L. Watrous, Des Moines, la.; E. Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind. President-elect Peters announced his wish that the standingcommittees of the past year serve through his term. Thev are as follows: Transportation: W.J. Peters, ex-officio •chairman; William Pitkin, Rochester, N. Y.; Peter Youngtrs, Geneva, Neb.; A. L. Brooke, North Topeka, Kans.; and R. C. Berckmans, Augusta, Ga. Legislation: C.L. Watrous, Des Moines, la.; N. H. Albaugh, Tadmor, O.; Silas Wilson, Atlantic, la.; and T. B. Meehan, Philadelphia, Pa. Tarifl': Irving Roose, Rochester, N. Y.; J J. Harrison, Painesville, O., and N. W. Hale, Knoxville, Tenn. AMERICAN nurserymen's rROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION. This association held its annual meet- ing Wednesday evening, June 14, and, aside from listening to reports of the 3'ear's business, re-elected the following officers: President, C. L. Watrous, Des Moines, Iowa. Vice-president, Samuel Lorton, Daven- port, Iowa. Secretary, Thomas B. Meehan, Ger- mantown, Philadelphia. Executive committee, C. L. Watrous, DesMoines; C. H Perkins, Newark, N. Y.; Wilson J. Peters, Troy, Ohio. NURSERY.MEN's mutual PROTECTIVE ASSO- CIATION. The annual meeting was held Wednes- day evening, June 14-. The usual routine of business was transacted and the fol- lowing officers re-elected: President, N. H. Albaugh, Tadmor, Ohio. Vice-president, Wm. C. Barrv, Roches- ter, N. Y. Secretary and treasurer, Geo. C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y. Executive committee, E. Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind.; Irving Rouse, Roches- ter, N. Y'.; F. H. Stannard, Ottawa, Kan. AMERICAN RETAIL NURSERYMEN'S PROTEC- TIVE ASSOCIATION.' The annual meeting was held Thurs- day morning, June 15. Aside from accepting a large number of new mem- bers little business was transacted other than the re-election of the following offi- cers: President, J. W. Hill, Des Moines, la. Vice-president, F. H. Stannard, Ottawa, Kans. Secretary and treasurer, E. M. Sher- man, Charles City, la. CLEMATIS Special Offer of Young Plants Florists . — not own pLants: they will suit you betterthan any you can buy. I offer nice, youne, wetl-tiardened plants, 10 varieties, best sorts, trei-, by mail, ror $1.00: per 100, $8.00: 25, same rates. Strong plaats from 5-in. pots, in ass"t, $2,50 a dozen. 2U F. A. BALLER, "^^ Blooming on, III. HOME OF CHOICE TREES and Hardy Plants. cDor-i K I Ticc ' Aza'ea Amoena. Rhododendrons, SPECIALTIES-, Kalmias. Biue Spruce. NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R 1. Frank Brunton. Mgr ;^-Catalogue free. HftRDY SHRU58. Assorted in twenty varieties, I and 2 year old, fine plants $50.00 per 1000. Three and four years old, strong bushi-s $80.00 per 1000. Descriptive catalogue and wholesale price list of ornamental nursery stock for all in the trade, SAMUEL C. MOON.Morrisville.B"cksCo..Pa. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. P/CONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. j.A.00^ "w. ]ix.A.orarxzr<3-, The Reading Nursery, KEADING, SIABS. KSTABLISTTBn 1S,S4. ViburnufflTofflentosuffl A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSspecIalty Price list and descriptive cataio^rue on application. REA BROTHERS, Norwood, Mass. FERN SPORES cXcted. trade pkt, Vz trade pkt. Alsophila Australis $l uo 60c. Adiantum, mixed l.OO 60c. Choicest mixed vars,. SOc. 30c. JOHN JAMES, Yallaha, Lake Co., F!a. CINERARIA CYCLAMEN PRIMULA PANSY Large-llowered EuKlish, Large-fl. Splendens, Rolkers Rolkers Giant, 1-32 oz., JS..™. Pure white, lOOs., 75c. "^ oz,, $3,50; 1-16 oz., $1,25. $5.00 oz.; "g oz. 90c. Tr.ade pkt, SOc, Rose, Red, etc., 100 s., 65c. Trade pkt., 2,=jc, Trade pkt., 25c. New crop. Well known as the finest large flowering fringed varieties grown. Not to be compared to cheap imported seed. Spii'ial dfirists' i.ack.'t of thirl^-pii (13) varieties, ■■single and double, mixed, 400 Eeeds, $1.00; half packet, 50 cts. A piu-ket I'riiiuila I'loribunda added to every order. PRIMULA OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA ROSEA— The very finest of the Improved Obeouicas. I.tir^rt-, i-l.-ar rose; 1000 seeds, 50 cts. CINERARIA SEED of finest large tlowt-ring dwarf varieties in best mixture, 1000 seeds, 50 cts. Chinese Primrose Seed -The Home ol Primroses, - JOHN F. RUPP. Shiremanstown. Pa. McKELLAR & WINTERSON, rail Bulbs Of All Kinds Write for quot- ations on your wants now. ^ Cook, from 2^2 inch pots, $2 50 per 100; $4 00 from 3-inch pots; Beauties, double price. VERBENAS, QERANIUM5, PETUNIAS, HELIOTROPES, SALVIAS, LOBELIAS, NASTURTIUMS, ETC., from 2y2-inch pots, $2.00 per lOU. COLEUS, $1.50; from 4 inch pots, $4.00 per 100, in good mixture— all for cash. Prices of PALMS. FERNS, DRAC/E.NAS, and a large variety of OTHER DECORATIVE and HOUSE PLANTS on .„„„,„. |^_ STUDER, ANAcosT.A. D. C. LOOK THIS OVER! GOLDEN FEVERFEW. Per 100 . .2M-in., $1..W Irom flats. .50 LOBELIAS 2i(-in , 1 nO '• from flats, ..W PETUNIAS, Dreers mixed . . 2H-in., 2.00 " Fri-nch. single, mixed . " 1.50 SOUTHERN THVME, white. ... " 1.50 GERANIUMS, named " 1.50 FUCHSIAS, mix^d " 1 50 3M-in., 4.00 ALTER\ANTHF.R\S. 3 varieties. . 2Ji in., 1.60 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS " 5.00 VELVF.T PLANT " 2.00 BEGONIAS, 10 varieties " 1 50 3>4-in., 4.00 IRESINF.S, 2 colors 2V4-in., 1,50 COLKUS, 10 best bedders ■' 1.50 SM I LA .\. strong " 1.50 SWEET ALYSS0M, Little Gem. . . " l.iSO " . from flats, .50 CHRY.SANTnEMUMS. 6 good ones.,2H-in., 2 00 HELIOTROl'RS. mixed " 1.50 GERANll'M Happy Thought . . . . " 2.00 MAKGUKR.TKS, uew\ellow. . . . SALVIA Clara Bedman Pah l.W 1 .50 1.50 1.00 . S4.00 per 1000 THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III. FO R C I N G ROSES '" ^^' ' °" """'"" for J'lanting Up..;s«„s«,^,^ BRIDES, METEORS, BRIDESMAIDS, 2y2-in. pots, (y $3.00 per 100; 3V2-in., @ $8.00. PERLES 2yo.in. pots, @ $3 50 per 100; ZVAn., @ $9.00 KAISERINS, LA FR.\NCE, PAPA GONTIER, SUNSET 2y2-in. pots, (II $4.00 per 100; 3i'2in., (q $10 00. SOUV. DE WOOTTON 2ilMn. pots, ui $5 00 per 100; 3V-in., (a $10 00 AMERICAN BEAUTY 21,;. in. pots, <" $6 00 per 100; SVs-in., (u $12.00 2-ln. Pols, Ready for 3-ln., at $2.00 per 100: Climbing Wootton Marchione.'s of Lome Antoine Rivoire Climbing White Pet Mme Jos. Schwartz White Maman Cochet Climbing Capt. Christy Dawson Empress of China Champion of the World Souv. d'un Ami Lamarque Solfaterre Maurice Rouvier BABV PRIMROSE, (Primula Forbesi), strong plants in bloom, @ $1.25 per = doz.; $8.00 per 100 BAY TREE3, in extra fine condition; Standards and Pyramids, all sizes. - Write for prices Duchess de Brabant Ferdinand Jamin Ernest Metz Mme. Fernet Ducher Wm. Allen Richardson Cherokee Caroline Marniesse VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Greenhouses: WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. 1374 The American Florist. June 77, Our pasTiMES. Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowline, shooting and cycling read«rs are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all corr^sponaence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass.; Eobt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. Philadelphia Pastimes. The first of the three monthly contests of the Gun Club was finished on Tuesday last at the Wissanoming grounds, A. B. Cartledge winning the first series easily. Anderson won second place from Cole- man, who had tied with him. The con- test was at fifty targets, twenty-five known angles and twenty-five unknown, with a handicap. Cartledge was scratch man and proved himself to be the cham- pion that he is, making twenty-one out of his first twenty-five and twenty four out of the second lot at unknown angles. The score follows: Unknown Known Name. angles, angles. Handicap. Total. Smith 20 19 H 53 Ball 18 21 13 52 Harris 17 20 11 48 Dorp II 14 20 48 MoKaraher. . . 14 20 14 48 Cartledge .... 24 21 3 48 Burton 18 20 9 47 Bell . 18 20 10 46 Ander.son .... 19 22 5 46 Westoott .... 18 12 16 44 Coleman .... 20 15 8 43 Jones 12 16 15 43 Craig 9 12 18 39 Eames 21 19 40 Johnson .... 20 17 37 Total number of points won in the three contests: Cartledge, 8; Anderson, 5; Coleman, 5; Bell, 4; Reid, 3; Smith, 3; Harris, 3; Ball, 3; McKaraher, 3; Engle, 3; Westcott, 2; Dorp, 2; Burton, 1; Lan- dis, 1. The shoot for second prize, twenty-five targets, known angles — Anderson, 25; Coleman, 23. The alleys are now in fine shape and good scores are the rule. Brown put up or knocked down pins in one game that gave him a score of 214 last Saturday evening. Something fine is now looked for from John Westcott and President John Walker, as he is now called, since the last meeting of the Bowling Club, when he was elected to this exalted posi- tion, is also expected to do something great. K. Gardeners Roll a Game. The following scores were made at a short bowling game played on Saturday, June 10, by the members and guests of the New York Gardeners' Societ3': O'Mara 104 Leuba 38 Marshall 81 Peuraan 35 Donlan 62 Rpynolds 35 McCord 61 Herrington 33 Manda 56 Scott .... 33 Whyte 54 Bartholomae 31 Manda 54 Neubrand 29 Duckham 62 Cooke 28 Hamilton 49 Ovvens 26 ■Withers 48 Whyte 25 Taaffe 48 Sage 25 Piorkorskv 48 Scott 25 Omaha's Weekly Score. S. B. Stewart reached the double cen- tury mark in last week's game at Omaha but J. J Hess did twenty-one better and captured the high average with 191. Here are the figures: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. Av. Hess 198 221 154 191 Stewart 161 200 148 170 Sauls jn 163 146 155 Floth 147 138 143 Swoboda 88 176 133 Davey 134 124 117 125 Henderson 108 108 Grippe. Bowling at Pittsburg. The following is the record compiled by the Smokey City bowlers at their last session: Name 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. Murdoch 182 154 214 183 J. \V. Lddwig 194 201 146 144 171 Lauoh . 186 197 126 168 169 F,. v.. Ludwig 133 156 114 136 135 Lowe. 128 123 166 107 131 Oesterle 105 126 152 128 Langhans 112 134 123 G. O. At Flatbush. The following averages were made at Flatbush on the evering of Thursday, June 8: Name. A v. Name. A v. E. Dailledouze. . .165 C. Wooker 120 A. Zeller ... .147 Wm. Prosser 114 P. Dailledouze . . .141 Papa Zeller 90 H. Dailledouze . . . 132 M. Barker 77 P. Riley .... 132 C. Werner 75 J. I. Eavnor .... 131 New York Bowling Matters. The New York Florists' Bowling Club held a meeting at the alleys on Monday afternoon and P. O'Mara was elected captain, vice E. Leuly who resigned, J. A. Penman, secretary, and Alex Burns, treasurer. Meetings will be held here- after from 2 to 7 p. m. every Monday, instead of evenings, at the same place. Fifty-seventh street and Sixth avenue. Membership dues $1 per month. The Third Prize Series. At the last session of the Chicago Florists' Bowling Club the third series of games in the present trophy contest was participated in by seven players, John Degnan making high score and Fred. Stollery high average. Here are the figures: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4lh. Av, Fred. Stollery 145 168 149 147 152 Jno. Degnan 142 124 123 179 142 G. L. Grant 150 125 135 134 136 Geo. Stollery 102 124 133 166 131 Phil Hauswirth 123- 131 109 150 128 Alex. Henderson 115 101 119 150 121 C. A. IIiiiil 117 91 131 104 111 WANTED QUICK FOR CASH. R'iSES from 2H!-in. Pota. 300 Bel'e Siebrecbt lilio Hnpa uontler 2(J0 Duch. Edt burgh 61 0 I'eriM ao Glolre Dl] m lOIHi Sunset 2n, $10.00 per 100 by mail. ASPARAGUS isPRENGERI, 26 for $1.50 hv ni:iil,$4 per 100, express. ACALYPHA SANOERl, 12 for $3, 100 for $25 by express. SWEET SCENTED CALLA, 13 for $1. lOO for .$6 by mail. New YELLOW CAlLA Lemon Giant, Large bulbs, many eyes, $7.50 for 12. BEGONIAS, Tuberous, $3.50 per 100. A. BLANC & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 3500 PRIMULAS. Per 100 Chi Prii nroses. single $2.00 Obconica grandiflora 2..^0 " " rosea 3 00 Forb"si "Baby Primrose" 4.00 Smilas $5 00 per 1000, .75 C.\9H. JOS. H CUNNINGHAM, Delaware Ohio. FOR SALE. Palms and Decorative Plants All sizes, and at all seasons. P.O. Box 78, A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point, Queensborough, NEW YORK, N. Y. «LL suMMEii Palm Sale. LATANIA.2';-il KENTIA, 554 strong, low stuff," strong, $6 a 100; $50 a 1000. doz. $3.(10; 100 $22.50 4.00; " 32 00 " 5.00; " 4000 " 900; " 70.00 13.00; " 94.00 12.00: " 98.00 >2.00 to $3.00 each " 7 " 3.00 to 5.00 e.ach PANDANDS VEITCHII. 7-inoh, $24 On per doz. — Perfect coloring, 8 to 13-iuch, $3 to $5 each PANDANUS I'TILIS, 6-ln. 75c; 7-in. $1 to $1.60 each: 8-in. $2 to $3 each. DielTenbachia, 50c. Dracsna Manengeana Lin- deni. 5-iuch 75c. Terminalis rosea, etc. 50c. Sword Ferns, 4-inch $10 per 100; 5-in. $20 per lOO. Table Ferns, $4 per 100. Fine baskets of Nephro- lepis davailoides furcans, .$2 to $5 each. 400O Ei'icus elastica, from $25 per 100 to $2 each ; will be ready in one month. Visit our place before leaving vour order for pnlms at least, please. We have a block of 300x 350 feet square oT palms for vour inspection. ALBERT f ICHS, ''^^LZ^^- Tehms Net C.isH. CHICAGO. Fine Selection of STANDARD VARIETIES of JARDINIERE FERNS, 2-inch pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1000. SMILAX.... Fine stock, 2-inch pots, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. J. B. HEISS3 The Exotic Nurseries. DAYTON, 0. CASH WITH ORDER. CERANIUMS-Dbl Grant and Mrs. Pollock, ane stock In bud and bMom. U 50 per 1110; $10 00 pur 1000. COLEUO— old n Bedrter V^orschatT'li 11 and mixed, •2k, Ineti pots. Jl 75 oer HX); S15.00 per IIOO. 1RESINE-Miich.$l75per 100. ALTH»i«ANTHERA-2-li pot«,3var8 , $1 50 per 100. AMPELOPSIS tfEITCHII-2 years. $;i.25 per 100. ASPARAGUS ROOTS-3 years. 50c per 100, UM p r 1010 SMILAX-2!^ Inrli, Mc per 100; 1.5.00 per 1000 Rooted Cuttings— Golden Redder and mixed Coleu.. OUc per IlKl; jTuo p r 1000 S mi lux Seediings—Guud strong roots from flats 35c per lOu; ICiuuper IIMO R I. HART. Mgr., Box 244, Hacketlslown. N.J. SMILflX.... 40,000 PLANTS from pots, $1.50 per 100. SEND FOR SAMPLE. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER. PA. R0SESPGHRY8ANTHEMUMS Extra fine, clean stock, guaranteed to please, 3-inch Brides and Maids $4.00 per 100: $35.00 per 1000. 2'/2-in. Meteors $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Leading 'Mums; Yellow— Bonnallon, Modesto, Johnson, Jones, Golden Trophy, Emil Buettner, Sunderbruch, Rieman, Maud Adams, W. H. Lin- coln, Yellow Queen, Golden Wedding, Henderson. Pink— Perrin, Ivory, Jones, Viviand-Morel, Mur- dock. Glory of the Paoiflc, Marquis de Montmort. White— Mayflower, Geo. S. Kalb, Ivory, Robin- son, Jones, Iron Woodford, Gretchen Buettner, Scrimpton, Lottie Berry, Minnie Wanamaker, Fitzwygram, Bergmann. Red- Mrs. J. H. Weeks, Defender. 2i4-inch, $2.60 per 100; 820.00 per 1000. Address POEHLMANN BROS., Cook County. MORTON CROVE, ILL. CARNATION POT PLANTS. Fine plants, well established in 2 and 3 inch pots, of Scott, Meteor, Bon Ton, Jubilee, Victor, Daybieak, N.w York, E. I^ierson, Mayor Pingree, John Young, Etc., 2 and 2ii-in., $20.00 per 1000; 3-in., special price on applica- tion. ^ HARKETT'S FLORAL NURSERY. DUBUQUE. - - IOWA. SPECIAL SALt^. IIOO ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS from 2^6-ln. pots ® $6.00 p-r 100. The Windsor Flower Seed Co., Box 335, Windsor, Ont. 1376 The American Florist. June 17^ Acalypha Sanderi.... HEADQUARTERS STOCK. 3-inch, strons dozen, $3.00. 4-mch, strong dozen, ^.00. Write for price on large lots. CHICAGO. Vaughan's Seed Store, newyork. 84-86 Randolph St. 14 Barclay St. CHOICE YOUNG STOCK. Crolons. r2 fine sorts.J Dracaeana Indivisa .2 " " Australia latifo'ia.~ in., very fine Nephro epis0.furcans2 ii: Adiantum cuneatum 2 ii Begonia Arqentia Guttata riety. per 100 .$1000 . 10.00 . S.lfl . 10.00 . 3.00 8.00 5.00 4.00 300 3.00 . . J35.00 per 1000, d others 2 in.. Choice Feriis. 12 sons 2 in., Pyre brum Roseum. flats, 1 year seedlings from named sorts "j.u JOHN H. LEY, Good Hope, D. C. 100,000 ROOTED VIOLETS! AT A BARGAIN. Per 1000 Princess of Wales, strong rooted cuttings $5.00 California, " " " .... 4.l« La France, " " " ....10.00 Ebles Giant, the greatest single violet in cultivation, ttrong rooted cuttings 7.S0 Lady Hume Campbell, strong rooted cuttings 5.00 Marie Louise, " " " 5.00 Farquhar, " " " 5.U0 Write for prices on potted plants; all sizes in stock. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. THE VIRGINIA FLORAL CO., C. & O. R. R., - - LINDSAY, VA. SURPLUS STOCK. 25 Dracaenas, 6-in. pots, 20 in. high above pot as they stand naturally, 25c each. 50 Dracaenas, 4-inch pots, small basket plants, lOc each. Heliotrope cuttings, per 100, $1.00. WM, Ai CLARK &> SON. Watertowu. N. T. Mention the American Florist. IN BEST ....VARIETIES SPECIALTIES ROSES, from 3-lnoh pots. CARNATIONS, for fall delivery. CHRVSANTHEMUMS. SIMILAX. Prices low. Bend for list. VIOLETS. WOOD Bf^OTHERS. FISHKII.L. i^.Y. Florists' Stock for Bedding Alt^rnanthPFii, Cole urns, Pansies. Daisies. Verbenas, Fuchsias, Salvias, etc., etc Write for prices. Florists when in Milwaukee are in- vited to look over our stock. ARCHIE MIDOLEMASS, 1019 Forest Home Ave., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Spienden«(BlK)HnpHt Ptrain In ine world. In four fu^ lo nra, atBt. irum 2>^-li ch potK $4 UO iier HiO: t;io 00 per lOCO. ' " ■ '" " ana Dracaena iiidlvisa, strong, from I well grown, from 4 Inch pota, asat. »iu uu ner luu. Gbtnese Prlmroee (fringed foliage) In elx colors, strain superior I'l any. Cln»rarlj ll^b vinxtma Brandltlnra.grardltlorannna. plenl.flnia, coeru e". term 1 'a i ana. ine nbve from tiaia rehdv ,Iuiy 1st. *1 75 P r 100 .'^15 per UuO. RATlSt-' UTION Ol'AHANTEKJI. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pe. 2000 2^-IN. SMILAX. 11.50 per lUU, IIO.UU per lUOO. . . lii^li w Uh ..rd CHAPIN BROS., Lincoln, Neb. Chrysanthemums. WE offer extr-i fine plants in 2 and 2V4-inch pots. If .\ou want the best results, plant early and plant good plants: these you can get from us. not for a son;;, but tor ver^ rea- sonable prices compared with quality of stock. The followinf^ are varieties of recent introduction. Complete list of new and standard sorts on .application. 5 percent discount on all orders. Let us figure on your large order: special discount on that. 10 plants at 100 rates. Each Per 100 ROBFRT HALLIDAY 25c $20.00 HARRY A. PARR 20o 16.00 WILLOW HROOK 20c 15.G0 LAUY HARRIET 25c 20.00 OCTOBKR SUNSHINE. ...doz. $200, 20c ADMIRAL DRWEY doz. $3.00, 40c MRS. C. H. PEIRCE 6.00 AUTUMN GLORY 5.00 ULACK HAWK 6.00 MRS. H. WEEKS 3.00 HARRY NANZ 4.00 PENNSYLVANIA 6.00 H. W. LONGFELLOW 6.00 SNOW QUEEN 6.0« H. WEBER & SONS, OAKLAND. MP. Some Things YOU WANT. Per 100 ASTER, Comet, white, pink, carmine, 2-inch, - - $J.OO VERBENA, mixed colors only, 2-inch, - - - 2.00 AGERATUM, white, 3 J -2 in. pots, strong, - - - 3.00 CASH PLEASE. EDWARD B. JACKSON. ^^t^gg^°- Vegetable Plants CELEBY— White Plume. Golden Self-Blanch- ing, New Rose and other varieties, strong plants, 15c per 100; $1.00 per 1000. It oy mail, add 10c per 100. CABBAGE—H. Succession, Early Summer, Flat Dutch, Drumhead Savoy and other varieties, strong field plants, 15o per 100: $1 00 per 1000; $8 .50 per 10,000. If by mail, add lOc per 100. TOMATO — Livingston's Stone, Favorite, Beauty and Brunton's B^ st, field-grown, 16c per 100; $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 per 10,000. If by mail, add lOc per 100. CHBTfSANTWEMUM"— In good var., from 2!/2-inch pots, $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. l^g^SEND FOR Price List. R. VINCENT. Jr. & SON. While Marsh, Mil. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII Seedlings from soil with tine tubers for 3 inch pots B mail, and we pav postage, $3 OO per 10O. See our CarnflUon and Go. den Gateadvertlaementa. send for circular AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washinglon, D. C. GOOD SMILAX PLANTS. From flats and from 2-inch pots, CHEAP <^ Write for prices. GEO. SOUSTER, ELGIN. ... - ILL. STANDARD FLOWER POTS FIRST Quality. Cream Color. 1« In., per 1000.. $2 40 I 3/, in., per 1000, J 4 95 2 in., " .. 2 75 4 in., " 6 20 2H in., " .. 3 35 5 in., " 10 80 3 in., " .. 4 70 I 6 in., " 16 SO Packages extra. C. HENNECKE CO."'"-^^^"' BRANCH WAREHOUSES: Kearney and Wettslde A>et., Jersey City, N, J. lackion Av. & Pearson St , Long Island City N. Y. %•* mrm-9^»-m' ••ifm-m--mt-m-^ -m M-M NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE USED FOR FUMIGATION OR SPRAYINC INDOOXSOR ' SOLD BY SEEDSMEN CIRCULAR TREE- SKABCURA DIPCO.CniCAGO. I QUICKLY Docs IT. ^^ 'H*-»i*Jfe-*-'«Jt,AJ#t.^ML'^ FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS '-"W" List and SAMPLES FREE. in 6i SWAHN S SONS, Minneapolis, minn. Standard .96 .96 1^ j FLOWER t^O LS If your p:reenbouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us ; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, 28lh and M Streets N. E. WASHINGTON. D. C. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANXTFACTUBBRS OF Flower Pots. Before baying write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrlghtwood Ave., CHICAGO. ILL. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" DETROIT FLOWER POT WfY, HARRY BALSUEV, DETROIT. MICH., Rep. 490 HOWARD ST. An advertiser feels better when he knows he is getting direct returns for his money. Mention the American Florist. iSgg. The American Florist. 1377 Boston Florist Letter Go. LETTEF This wooden box nicely stained and vat* niBhed, 18x30x1% made in two sections, one for each size letter, ^Iven away VFlth first order of 50U letters. Block Letters, 1 i4 or 2-lnch size, per 100, $2.00. Script Letters. *4 Kastener with each letter orword Used by leading tiorlBte everywhere and for sale 1)5 all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager. 84 Mawlov St.. BOSTON, MASS. ..RUBBER HOSE. For Florists, Seedsmen, ,^,^ Nurserymen, Oardeners, Etc. J(-in. special hose J20.00 per 100 ft. ^-in., 7 ply 15.00 per 100 ft. ^-in., 5 ply 12.50 per 100 ft. %-\vi., 7 ply 12.50 per 100 ft. 3j^-in., 4 ply 10.00 per lOO ft. '%-m., 4 and 5 ply lO.CO per 100 ft. Made in 25-ft. or 5C-:t lengths. CouplinES attached, ready for use. MANUrACTURERS' RIBBER CO., J- 45 Vesey St.. NEW YORK CITY. Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON. OHIO. The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Read what some of our best growers say con- cerning it: BcTFALO, N. Y., Jan. 13. 1S99. Thebon Parkee. esq :— Dear sir:— Your ■Model" Carnation Support is the best thing 1 have yet tried In fact. It Is at> ut Ideal 1 used It this winter on SCUTT. FLORA Hl„L. MBS BRADT and GENESEE. The principle Is pprfect. but experience may teach us ihat In some varieties, for Instance Daybreak, the lower ring might with advan- tage be 2 In lower. very Resp'y, Wm. Scott. Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write for prices THE nODEL PLANT STAKE CO , 22 norton Street, - - Brooklyn, N.Y. A. HERRMANN if Florists' Supplies ManufaC' tuner Send for a price list. 404-406-408-4 10-4 12 E. 34th St. , MEW YORK Made by Standard Pots °°°^ Fo'r'shtpping"'""' KELLER BROS. Special Attention Given to ' Mail Orders, and Special NORRISTOWN, PA. Sizes Made to Order. Price Lists Furnished on Application. THOS. W. WEATHEREO'S SONS Greenhouse Heating and Ventilatmg. HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS. eSTABLISHED 1BS9. Four Styles of Boilers, 17 Sizes. Patent Sash Raising Apparatus. GREENHOUSES OF IRON FRAME j» jt CONSTRUCTION erected complete or shipped ready for erection. 1898 Silver Medal awarded us by the N. Y. Florists' Club for best construction. Send 4 cents post- a<,'e for Illustrated Catalogue. ^k New York Otfice. 46 & 48 Marion St. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦I READY TO PICK The new crop of Baskets. Experience, ingenuity & fancy Iiave helped to develop them and they are "dandies." High handles, odd and fantastic shapes are the fashion this year. We have an endless variety of them and can make to order any special design. A crate of these baskets will be a big help to your graduation business. JUST RECEIVED : Another shipment of extra large, extra white Cape Flowers. Prices on application. Wheat Sheaves, Metal Designs, Inscriptions, Immortelles. Our usual quality. Keep in the lead and make money. n. BAYCRSDORfER & CO., 50-52-54-56 No. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE. ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^ »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ JM[. I^ICE> & CO,, EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MAMJFACTURERS OP ;LFlorists' Supplies. New Illustrated Catalogue Free for the Asking. 25 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA "NICOMITE"! (PATENT.! 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Choice roses, usually a scarcity at this season of the year, seem to be still in abundance about Mr. Hipoard's estab- lishment, as I saw some Brides, Brides- maids and Meteors that could not possi- bly be excelled in any market, in or out of season. In view of the fact that his supply of roses barely kept pace with the demand, it is his intention to add this summer three more houses to his plant, each 20x135. What may prove of inter- est is Mr. Hippard's new device, a steam trap, attachable to any boiler. A patent has been applied for and ere long the trap will be put on the market. Homo. JoLiET, III. — The Chicago Carnation Company will, within a week or two begin work upon three houses 23x200, which will be a fifty per cent increase in the plant. Jersey City, N. J. — The Berkshire Flower Company has been incorporated with a large capital by Peter Whitney, Ferdinand Von Kusserow and David M. Bressler. The principal office, it is stated, will be at No. 1 Montgomery street. 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Place a force pump tn the boiler pit and attach the return pipe to Its suction and the tl -w mftln to irs dis- charge openlrg and you would have a circulator dormant until operated Its circulation wuuid be a solid water circulation. deelrM^ine air P' c-cets by carrying ihe air with It. Hnd any mot on of the pump would c»u3e instantly a circ lation In every pan ot just as much water xs left the pumo. Th re w-iuld be no *»pecific eravjty fad. no puiupj up to near the boiling p .Int CI 2op"ni and If DiBc«d low (In a pltj ooerates the same as the iforce pump does. Tho return pipe Is its suction and tbH flow main la Its disc iars:e and the spe- cific gravity or the siphonic fnd his no more to dti wiih the circulation from the boiler than It does wlih thai from the pitmp, as It Is < nly eupprlor r __.^ .^ ... .^_. these Intt'lllKence (calf path Ideas) tha rclM ilatln loyfs boiU- JCircL nly Circulating bo lerln exist- ence and with the system of circulation at- tflchHd will carry a boiling circulailon (-team best, witlumi ihe pressure fad) strong enough to be heard eoln/ ihrou/h the pioing, d istruyln all air pockets by carrying the air In theiu with It (wl'I force air stralRht down ten f et or more In a pipe). Th's may be against all calf pUh rules and Ideas aid mwy be a ♦■Itter pil for those who have been winding tbe'r clock** (blindly) ncd wa*tirp their money trying to get somethi'^g for nothing, but facts are facis and 1^) A, T. HOYT, Warren, Ohio. KROESGHELL BROS. CO. 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June //, Index to Advertisers. Advertising Rates — 1364 Allen J K 136'J American Road Ma- chine Co 1378 American. Rose Ho Asmus R 1371 Bailer F A M't BartlettGeo 8 U Bassett & Washburn 13 Helss J B y-tb Hennecke C Co 13.1. Herr Albert M 137o Herrmann A 1377 Hllflnger Bros 1378 Hill K G 4 Co I Hlppard B ::1?'V Hlt«hlng8 4 Co... Ill IV Holton 4 Hnnkel Co 13«; Hooker H M Co .... 137fl Horan Bdw C ISti'J Hon Adv II Hon AT 1379 Hunt B H I3b7 Illinois Cut Flower Col31)7 International Grower*' Exchange 1371 Jackoon E B. 137t; Jaokson 4 Perkins Co ■ Jacobs S & Sons James John Jennings Bros.. Jd 'Oiutts E rt loii Johnson & Stokes.... II Kastlng W F 13i>8 Kastlng WmFA Co..l3titi KeuarBroB 1377 Keller Geo 4 Son. . . . 1370 Kellogg Geo M 13t)tl Kelsey Harlan P Isfi'.l Kennlcotl Bros Co....l»" Kllbuurn U 13liti Kroeschell Bros Co...l3.'.1 Kuehn C A I3ti8 Plant Seed (xi 1 1 Poehlman Bros 1 Prince A ti 4 Co 1 it Quakcr( Ity M i hWks l\ Randall A L \t Raynor J 1 1 ii i Rea Bros H Reed Glass 4 Paint Col M) Reed 4 Keller II Regsn PrlntlngHouae II RoeEier tred 13 0 Rolker K 4 Sons H Rose Mfg Co II Rupp JohnF 1372 Schulthels Anton Schwelnfurth Wm...l374 Sheridan W F IWa alebrecht 4 Son .... I Situations 4 Want«. 1365 -n. Mount Greenwood, 111., president: P. Breitmeykb, Detroit. Mich , vice- president: W. J Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass , secretary: H B. Beatty, 01! City. Fa , treasurer. The fifteenth annual meeting will be held at Detroit, Mich.. August 15. IS. 17 and 18. 1899. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY, Annual Convention at Buffalo, February, 1900. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa., Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA, Annual meeting at Detroit. Micb., August, 1899. Elmer D. Smith. Adrian, Mich . Secretary THIS ISSUE 28 PAGES WITH COVER. COJV TENTS. Hardy herbaceous perennials 1381 Seasonable notes on aquatics 1381 Calceolarias (illus ) . 1383 Summer treatment of azaleas 1382 Groupof orchids (illus.) 1383 The violet and its culture 1383 Tree ferns in Tasmania (illus,) , . . , .1384 Carnations — Indoor grown carnations .... 1384 — Heating carnation house 1384 — Naming seedling carnations 1384 Prize group of palms (illus.) 1385 High among the Rockies (illus.) 1385 Chrysanthemums— Cultural notes 1395 With the growers, 1386 —Brant &Noe, Forest Glen, 111 1386 Philadelphia 1386 Chicago 1387 Buffalo 1387 Jamestown, K. Y 1387 Buffalo to Detroit 1388 Greenhouse heating 1388 Block siding. . , 1.^88 Tar on Melia Azedaraoh 1388 Best coal for sectional boiler 1388 Insects and fungi 1388 Helpful reminders 1389 New York 1389 Boston 1389 Wilkesbarre, Pa 1390 HartfoM, Conn 1390 The seed trade - . . . 1384 Seedsmen denounce government seed distri- bution , . . 1394 .Vies. Rodgers, (portrait) 1394 The nursery trade 1396 Hardiness of trees 1396 Notes on the winter injury to ornamental stock 1396 Pittsburg 1396 Our pastimes— The Denver record 1398 — Two games in Chicago 1398 — Flatbush meets defeat 1398 — PhiUidelphia pastimes 1398 —Bowling at Omaha 1398 Richmona, Ind 1398 Waynesboro, Pa 1400 Worcester, Mass 1400 Orange, N, J 1401 New Haven, Conn 1402 Hardy Herbaceous Perennials. Lythrum roseum superbum is a very free flowering, bright colored loose- strife two to three feet high. Bloom- ing as it does, during the late sum- mer months, its long showy spikes of bright rose-red flowers are very useful for cutting, and are distinct and decora- tive in the hardy plant border. It is of robust habit and the lanceolate foliage is good. It may be increased by cuttings during early summer, and by division in tall or spring. It does well in various soils and situations, but delights in deep, rich, moist land, and the color is better in sunny situations. L, roseum superbum is an improved variety of L. Salicaria roseum and is certainly brighter in color and denser in spike. Mertensia Virginica, the Virginiancow- slip, is one of the first of the hardy peren- nials to flower and, like its near relative, the forget-me-not, has various colored flowers on the same infloresence. The cymes are nine to fifteen inches long and the tubular drooping flowers vary in color from rose to clear porcelain blue as large as a dime. The foliage is ovate lanceolate, rather thick and glaucous. Light well drained soil, and a sunny situation seem essential, and even then the plants are sometimes missing in the spring. However, we think the loss is quite often owing to careless hoeing and weeding while the plants are dormant, which is from soon after blooming till the spring. The dormant plants are hard to see. Some plants we have had on our border very distinctly labeled, have been there and increased in size for the last seven years, only having been dug once, two years ago, when they were divided. We find August about as good a time as any for procuring and planting fresh roots. Do not mind if they do look rotten when they arrive, as it is only the nature of the majority of them to look that way. Put some sand around the roots when planting and about ninety per cent will come out all right and bloom in the spring. Cover fresh planted and established roots when the ground is frozen so as to prevent lifting by frost. Stock can be increased slowly by division. Monarda didyma coccinea is one of the most showy of the late summer and early fall flowering hardy perennials we have. It is first-class for cutting, and for massing. The ovate lanceolate, glaucous tinted foliage is sweet scented and the whorls of tubular, labiate flowers are very bright, almost scarlet, and have a sweet, honey-like scent. The height is two to three feet. Its season of bloom is late summer and fall. Any good soil is suitable, but the inflorescences and time of blooming are materially lengthened by a good dressing of well rotted manure after hard frost, and liberal supplies of water during growing and flowering season. The great objection to this plant is its powers of increasing by its runner- like growths. This can be overcome by planting clumps where they can easily be kept in place by cutting around the clumps with a spade, or fresh pieces can be planted every August. When well grown this plant is well worth any trouble given to it. Be sure and have the bright red variety generally catalogued as M. didyma coccinea. Myosotis palustris semperflorens, the dwarf forget-me-not, is a very useful plant for the edge of moist partially shaded borders. The soil is well covered with its light green foliage and the cymes of pretty light pink and porcelain blue flowers are produced from early in June till frost. The variety M. rosea has mostly light pink flowers on the cyme, and is very pretty. It is readily increased by cuttings, and by division. The plants should be divided every year about the end of August, or as soon after that date as cool, moist weather sets in, otherwise too much space will be taken up and the plants are liable to become rotten in the center. We find the myosotis useful for planting around specimen shrubs and between roses, etc., where water can be often used and shading is not too dense. Massachusetts. R. N. Seasonable Notes on Aquatics. The planting season for all kinds of hardy perennial plants, flowering shrubs and other decorative stock has been short and attended by adverse conditions. The lateness of the season before operations could be commenced and the midsummer weather experienced early in June have been disastrous in many cases. Aquatic plants have fared better than their com- panions under the trying conditions, for, while they are drooping, wilting and dying the aquatic plants are fresh, vig- orous, flowering in profusion and in many cases supply the only bright and cheerful spot in the garden. Most of the hardy nymphjeas trans- plant without loss or risk, but it some- times happens that some plants fail to start or to make vigorous growth. It is singular that our native species.Ny mphaa odorata, and its varieties are more apt to sufier than the European species andif these plants or rootstalks are removed in 1382 The American Florist. June 24^ a dormant condition and planted under conditions that are not conducive to active growth the chances are they will decay. The soft, spongy rootstock will not withstand such unnatural condi- tions with impunity and they will not remain in good condition if kept out of water any length of time, even in wet moss or sphagnum. Where such cases of failure have occurred it is quite safe to replant now, as the plants are not liable to suffer, either in transit or after plant- ing. Although the crop of flowers will not be great, there is the advantage of SHRUBBY CALCEOLARIA, getting established plants this season and an early start next year. It is not too late to plant any kind of hardy nymphffias; there can be much gained, as there is ever a rush of work in spring. Nelumbiums also suffer with the nympha:as and no better time than the present can be suggested for planting, especially as established plants in pans can be procured, which will give a dis- play of their charming flowers this season. Tender nymphicas may yet be planted. The weather conditions for June have been very favorable for these and plants should make a grand display this sum- mer, other things being equal. Where artificial heat is at command, Victoria plants should be well under way, but in ponds without artificial heat planting should be deferred until after the middle of June. Although we expe- rienced unusually warm weather early in the month, on June 15 and following days it was too cold for Victorias. These may be planted at once and with certainty ol success, especially with the variety Victoria Trickeri. This variety flowered last fall in our open pond from June seedlings and a fair sized plant of the same planted now under good condi- tions will make a specimen plant this season. At this season of the year keep a look- out lor insects that are likely to aSect aquatic plants, for these, like other plants, have their enemies. The larva of Botis nelumbiensis is probably the worst.. Its appearance is soon manifested by the curling up of the edges of the leaves, more or less, and held in position by a web, much like some spiders'; here the larva is protected and out of sight. At intervals the head protrudes and in the quiet he devours all of the surface of the leaf within his reach. After a short time the leaf is disfigured, chewed all around, and under a hot, scorching sun becomes sere and dead. When the larva has finished all within reach from its hiding place on the edge of the leaf it bores into the stem and uses that part of the leaf for protection and afterward tor pupation. Two or more broods are hatched out during the sea- son and it is very necessary to extermin- ate the first or they will exterminate the lotus. Hand picking may be resorted to where only a small bed or pond exists, but on a larger scale other means must be used. A lamp trap is used at night to attract the moths, but to deal directly with the larvje on the leaves is more effectual. As no liquid can be used on the leaves, something in the way of a powder must be applied. The most effective is Paris green mixed with land plaster in about the same proportion as used for potatoes and egg plants and distributed with powder bellows. Two or three applications may be necessary, as the slightest shower of rain will wash every particle of dust off the leaves. These insects have their natural enemies in the insect tribe; among them is the Sphecius speciosus, one of the wasps. The latter are very beneficial and should be protected; they destroy numer- ous caterpillars and I have seen them attack the nelumbium caterpillar; thus they deserve our consideration and should not be wantonly destroyed. Wm. Thicker. Calceolarias. There were staged at a recent meeting of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society some fine plants of both the hybrid and shrubby calceolarias. They were very showy, with their large quantities of their richly mottled flowers in shades of yellow and brown. The hybrid varieties appeared the most attractive because of their larger and more varicolored flowers. Years ago these plants were favorites of the old growers, but recently they have not been seen, although at Covent Garden market, London, Eng., large quantities are disposed of annually at this season of the year. They are not hard to manage and would amply repay the grower who would take them up about any of the large cities in this country. The shrubby varieties bed out fairly well in shady situations, and with care through the very hot weather make an attractive addition to the summer bedding plants. K. Summer Treatment of Azaleas. In the rush of spring work many of our winter flowenng plants are apt to be over looked. "Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof," is largely our present motto; but the seasons will surely move along, so it is well for us to get ready in good time. Azaleas will be among the first of those things to demand attention. It is a very much disputed question, which is the better way of treating these subjects during the summer months. The generally accepted plan is to plant them out in a moist soil after all danger of frost is over. This has several points in its favor. It does not take much time during the very busy season. The plants require less vigilance in summer in regard to watering. It is also a very good way ot resuscitating plants that have been badly used in the winter. But this plan also has several disad- vantages— a great many young feedinir roots are annually broken during the lifting process, larger pots must invaria- bly be used — and if training be practiced this will be largely undone during the planting out and a consequent greater amount of work entailed. On the other hand plants that are left in their pots during the summer require more attention, more frequent and care- ful watering; but there is no check expe- rienced in the fall; lifting can be done (juickly upon the approach of frost. There is great diversity of opinion about the soil in which azaleas should be grown. The old fashioned idea is to grow them in a compost of sandy peat. In this detail we had better consider some- what the natural conditions iinder which azaleas are to be found. In this country we find them growing mostly in moist, shady woods in a compost of peaty soil or leaf mold. In India they are found in the moist, hilly regions, perhaps some- what more exposed, but, nevertheless, moist. We would naturally infer, therefore, that it is not because of the chemical composition of the soil, but because of its physical or moisture holding properties. Again, lime seems to have a retardirg effect upon all hard-wooded plants, and especially upon azaleas. Lime has a hardening effect upon all vegetable growth and is good for soft-wooded plants, but is not needed in this case; so it may be that the azaleas have selected their surroundings not because of what they find in such a soil but because of what is absent. The fine, hair-like roots require a firm, retentive soil yet one that is permeated with air; soil, therefore, that is porous, as peaty soils are, give these plants an opportunity to make their waj-. Though found in nature under such conditions — in a soil mostly composed of humus or decayed organic matter — azaleas respond readil3' to better chemi- cal conditions. The object, therefore, in i8gg. The American Florist. 1383 GROUP OF ORCHIDS EXHIBITED AT BOSTON BY J. S. BAILEY. See Page 1 362 of last view should be to provide a compost having these natural physical properties, either inherentorsupplied, withimproved chemical facilities. We have seen many composts used, but the best one so far as my experience and observation has gone is two parts of good, yellow, turfy loam — that has been composted for some time — and one of leaf mold, with some peat and sharp sand added: also some finely broken rotten brick, which keeps the soil more porous and sweet. Plants that are left in their pots have the benefit of a more natural physical condition of root environment and better chemical resources. If repotting has not already been done, the sooner that it is attended to the better. Established plants do not need it every year, however, ami unless they are root bound they are be iter left in their old pots. In any case do not make large shifts; from 6-inch to Sinch pots is enough. Have the pots clean and well drained. In potting use a rammer and don't be afraid to use it. Some consider that shade is necessary, but our best results have been had when the plants were fully exposed. Stand the pots on a dry, hard bottom, for lots of water is necessary, and the plants must have good drainage. Mulch the pots up to the rims with leaves, litter or any other easily handled material. Give a good hosing overhead on the afternoons of warm days. As the season advances the plants will be greatly benefited by liberal applica- tions of any of the common forms of liquid fertilizer. Pinching will sometimes be necessary duriog the growing season; usually one or two of the more direct growths will take the lead and these have to be stopped or the plants will be unshapely. Jas. T. Scott. The Violet and Its Culture. [Paper read before the Tarrylown Horticultittal Society, Tarrytown, N. K, May 2$, l8<^, by Robert A ugus. ] I can hardly say that the violet is a plant of easy culture, for it is and it is not. It is, in short, a plant that can be cultivated bj- the amateur as easily as by the professional, and it is a plant that sometimes baffles the best professional skill. This is due, as we all know, more or less to our cost, to that little fungoid disease called the "spot." We all know the effect of it and, according to nature's laws, there must be a cause, but as to just what this cause is lam aifraid we are all more or less at sea. Location has, no doubt, a great deal to do with it, and that it is contagious there is no question. Plants are often attacked by it where there has been no chance of contamina- tion from infected plants and often attacked so badly that there is no rem- edy. This is not always the case, how- ever, and the plants can often be kept in a healthy condition by close watching and the removal of infected leaves as they appear. I will now give you a sketch of the cultural methods I employ. I take my cuttings about the end of February. I prefer runners, but cannot always get them, hence I have to take crowns, being very careful to select my young stock from the healthiest plants. In taking crowns I break up the old plants, taking a single crown for my cut- ting without any of the old, hard growth attached to it, so that they are soft; wiry cuttings never make good plants. I dibble the cuttings into flats filled with a compost of half leaf mold and sand finely sifted, giving shade for a short time in the middle of the day, until the cut- tings will stand up without wilting in the sun. I may state that I root them in the violet house, afterwards placing them in a cold frame and hardening off preparatory to planting out in the garden. I generally choose a dull day about the middle of April for planting out. I plant them between two rows of grape vines which run east and west, thus affording a little shade from the strong sun. They are kept clean from weeds and runners, but the runners are allowed to grow during the month of August, thus giving the plants no check that month. I clean off all runners the first week of Septem- ber, previous to planting in their winter quarters. I prefer a heavy loam well enriched, similar to a good rose soil. In lifting the plants I am very careful to lift a large ball of soil with them. I plant into solid benches, being careful not to bury the crowns, and giving a thorough watering immediatelv after planting, slightly shading the glass for the first month. We keep the house as cool as possible with full ventilation night and day until the weather gets chilly, then we gradually give them heat. The temperature I find best for them is 1384 The American Florist. June 24^ 40° by night, with a rise of 10° during the day. I may here state that I never close the top ventilator entirely, thus avoiding condensation. With regard to watering, I like a bright morning, and do it overhead, always attempting to havethe foliage dry before night. I don't believe in allowing the surface of the beds to become very dry, as the violet is very susceptible to the ravages of red spider. All bad leaves are picked off, also the leaf stalks. I feed with chicken manure once a week. I like to do this on a bright morning so that I can give an overhead watering directly after. I use a halt bushel of manure to forty-five gallons of water. As to varieties — I confine myself to the California tor a single and Marie Louise for a double. There are many advan- tages in growing them in a house. For instance, you can ventilate them properly, in fact you can always give the plants the requisite attention independ- ent of the elements. For frame culture the main points are to pay strict atten- tion to ventilation on all favorable occa- sions, keep clear of condensation as much as possible, watering when required and all bad leaves picked ofl, covering and uncovering at the proper time. CARNATIONS. INDOOR GROWN CARNATIONS. We are preparing a house for the first planting of carnations this week and will follow this up with the other houses until all of the plants are in the benches. The young stock is in 31/2-inch pots and has been set outside in beds. They have made fine growth and .we think that they are in splendid condition, not at all drawn or hard but stout, stocky plants which will go right ahead, the majority having at least five strong shoots and most of these have had their tops pinched out. We therefore look for them to branch out in good shape after they get hold of the soil. Our first planting will be of the variety Cerise Queen, which has made a much stouter growth than it did last season. The weak character of growth seems to have left it and next to White Cloud they have made the largest plants we have. This is our first trial of the latter variety and, though they have made the larger plants, the growth is rather weak, but this we understand is characteristic of this sort until it gets well established. We did not intend to plant Flora Hill again this season on account of its being TREE FERNS IN TASMANIA. SO slow in mid- winter, but the showing it has made the last three months, has caused us to change our minds for it has come near to being the best of all white carnations in hot weather. Our stock of Gen. Maceo came to hand in two batches. The first lot has made grand plants. The others have not had time to get to any size yet but are thor- oughly healthy and making nice growth. We like the appearance of G. H. Crane so far. The young plants, though late in arriving, have done finely. This and Jubilee will be grown side by side to determine which is the better and, as we are looking for a steady blooming red, they will be given a thorough test. After the soil is ready on the benches, being as even and as firm as possible, care should be taken not to set the plants too deep and to keep the soil from form- ing a mound directly around them. Re- move any decayed leaves and be sure the roots are not all dry when the plants are set out. At the same time we do not advocate planting while the soil on the plant is in a muddy condition. After they ate in the benches water only around the plant until they commence to get root hold. C. W. Johnson. HEATING CARNATION HOUSE. Ed. Am. Florist: — What arrangement of pipes for steam would you recommend for a carnation house 30x125 feet at the eaves and twelve and one-half feet at the ridge, with continuous ventilators both sides and ridge. I prefer 114-inch pipe for radiation. There will be a 3-foot bench at each side and three 5-foot benches in the house. X. Y. Z. For sections where the mercury does not fall much below zero one 2-inch flow and nine li4-inch returns upon each side of the house will answer. The flows should be overhead, upon posts about half way from the plates to the ridge. Most of the returns should be under the side beds. I should prefer to have four beds five feet wide and walks next to the walls. All of the returns could then be on the wall posts. L. R. Taft. NAMING SEEDLING CARNATIONS. If your new seedling passes scrutiny at the exhibitions of the American Carna- tion Society the society again comes to your assistance when the time arrives for selecting a name. A list of names in use, or formerly used, as complete as it has been possible to make it up to February 1, 1899, is mailed free to all applicants and enables you to avoid duplication. The selection of a name is apparently a simple thing but the choice of a suita- ble and appropriate name is quite another story. The old saying, "a rose by any other name would smell as sweet," is hardly applicable here. It is true that a good carnation will survive even an abominable name, but it will hit the market quicker if a short, catchy name is used, for nowadays all of our best carna- tions are, very properly, sold by name in the retail stores and with the buying public the name counts for a great deal. The use of proper names will, of course, be continued indefinitely, as almost every grower has one or two especial friends whom he wishes to honor by naming his new seedlings after them, but if we stop to think a minute it seems rather a doubt- ful honor. The best carnation intro- duced is, in these days of rapid advance- ment, not likely to be popular for a longer period than five years and quite frequently is eclipsed much sooner. To have a car- iSgg. The a mer i ca n F l oris t. 1385 nation named Hon. Thomas B. Reed dis- placed by one called Ragged Joe is not particularlj' complimentary to Mr. Keed. It is also well to remember that such a name as the Hon. Thomas B. Reed will soon be reduced to "Reed," with the rest of it forgotten. Mrs. Thomas W. Law- son is now simply "'Lawson" with almost every one and it ever a carnation was worthy of its full title this is the one. Beside the fact that it stands as the high- est type of carnation development, almost the total of the $30,000 paid for it was given for the name; if this will not keep a name intact nothing will. Short, catchy, and, when possible, semi-descriptive names should be used. Buttercup, Daybreak and Dazzle are all well named, as they at once indicate the character of the flower and the buyer soon learns to fix the name with the variety and ask for it by name, a fact that adds considerable to the selling value. Having selected the name it should be registered with the American Carnation Society to avoid duplication and secure precedence. The society, of course, has no legal power to compel a grower to register the name he chooses but a close watch is kept and when a carnation comes out under a name already in use the owner is at once communicated with and in ninety-nine cases out of 100 is willing to change it. In addition, the registration gives the party registering a standing in law and enables him to pre- vent, by legal process, if he so desires, the use of that name for any other carna- tion except his own. A carnation named after any person without his consent can have the name duplicated by another party who has received such consent and the last name will stand in law, so that aside from the discourtesy of using another's name without his consent the action is illegal. It is also well to be sure that you intend introducing a variety before regis- tering it as there is no use in compiling a list of names that will simply be dead letters. A goodly per cent of the SOO names now on the list are just such names, but the last few years growers have to a great extent avoided register- ing names unless they actually intended to use them, and this keeps the list a live one and full of interest. Albert M. Herr. ESTABLISHMENT OF J. E. HUBBARD, BOULDER, COLO. High Among the Rockies. For thirty miles out of Denver the grand white peaks of the Rockies grow nearer and clearer until at their very base we come to Boulder, the oldest city of Colorado. The air is sweet and clear, the mountain torrents dash through the streets, cold, clean and never failing. The healthfulness of the place cannot be doubted. In fact Mr. Hubbard told me they have "to shoot a man when they want a funeral." Here is a branch of a consumptives' sanitarium that draws great numbers of the unfortunates and saves many of them, but Boulder has become so accustomed to health that it is uneasy at the sight of illness. There are few lovelier cities in the country. The seat of the State University, the Catholic college and its renowned Chau- tauqua, or summer school, make it the educational center of Colorado. It is close to the great mining districts of Ward and El Dorado. I was surprised to find such a prosper- perous floral establishment as that of J. E. Hubbard away upiin the mountains, 12,000 feet of glass, and a mile and a half above the sea level, too high, he tells me, for coleus and tender plants, but not too high for a good business in PRrZE GROUP OF PALMS EXHIBITED BY SANDER AT GHENT, BELGIUM. hardy bedding plants, nursery stock, roses and ornamental shrubs in which lines he does an extensive trade, a very large territory in Northern Colorado and Wyoming being tributary to his efforts. Keepingtwo wagons constantly on the road among the mining towns be- yond him, he finds, in almost a monopoly in his line, a most encouraging outlook ' Mr. Hubbard is ably assisted in his work by his sons, and from a small beginning in 1S83, he has built up one of the best local trades west of Omaha. The accom- panying illustration demonstrates the flourishing condition of this establish- ment within the shadow of the everlast- ' ing hills. J. A. S. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CULTURAL NOTES. June 24. — My specimen plants are now in 10-inch pots, having received the final shift. A good rich loam was used in pot- ting, with charcoal for drainage. This is the second season I have used charcoal for all my plants. It will appear logical, even to the uninitiated, that charcoal is the best possible drainage, and only the item of expense should prevent its general use with plants, especially those which stay a long time in the same pots, speci- men ferns and palms, for instance. Good drainage is one of the most important requirements lor success, and I often find it necessary to make the drainage holes larger. It is a good plan when growing chrysanthemums continuously in pots, to leave them slack when making the final shift, allowing for a top dressing later. Our plants had been neglected through extra spring work, and when we came to pot them into tens, we found they were much infested with red spider, thrips and aphides. It has taken several applications of tobacco water and soap to get them clean. As we were using copper solution for fruit trees, I tried a little in the tobacco wash, and shall again later, as we now have a good spray pump. Chrysanthemums are very liable to fungoid diseases, and prevention is better than cure. The plants will grow rapidly when once started and will require frequent stopping to keep them in shape. Some varieties, notably G. W. Childs, break badly, and one must take the tips when soft or they won't break at all. 'This has, so far, been a peculiarity of the red vane- 1386 The American Florist. June 24^ ties, though Black Hawk is breaking bet- ter than any I have yet had of its color. Stopping may continue through July, and even into August, when the exhibi- tions are late. Those who got their plants into the final shift in May, will begin to think of using manure water. Before this is done we must be sure that the pots are well filled with roots. Some varieties are slow. Ivory is one of these and conse- quently it takes less manure water than the stronger growing sorts. Even these it is easy to over do. Drainings from the barnyard are good, but a change of diet will be required. Sheep manure leached through a bag is excellent. A little of Clay's fertilizer, or Bowker's greenhouse chemicals in the fertilizer barrel makes a good change. Others recommend refuse Irom the hennery treated in the same way. Soot water and lime water help to sweeten the soil. Nitrate of soda and sulphate of ammonia force the plants into rapid and often soft growth. I am not much in love with either of the latter; the benefits are not lasting. We must be guided by the condition of the plants. A practiced eye can easily see when they are thriving, and if not, more stimulant will do harm. A few stakes should be put about the plants to keep them in shape, and some pruning may be necessary to let in light and air, thus preventing a loss of foliage later. T. D. Hatfield. WITH THE GROWERS. BRANT & NOE, FOREST GLEN, ILL. The average florist is in love with his business, not more for the remuneration resultant from his efforts than because of the many pleasures of industry among flowers. There are few more congenial occupations than that of the grower and in a search through the trade it would be difficult to discover a more nearly ideal combination of satisfying factors than are incorporated in the business of Brant & Noe. Forest Glen is well named; it is a nat- ural park, such a spot as must have inspired the Hoosier poet's "Knee Deep in June." The road to the greenhouses winds through the woods, past sylvan dells, across the rippling little river, up to the highest point in Chicago, for, although nine miles from the City Hall, the establishment is within the city lim- its. The elevation is thirty-five feet above the lake. The owners of this pretty, prosperous establishment are eastern rose growers. D. Wood Brant is the resident partner, Louis M. Noe being in business at Madi- son, New Jersey, where he also leases and manages the plant adjoining his own, the well known Savage place. Mr. Brant has a beautiful home, a cottage nestling among the oaks, aflording not only a delightful abode but a cozy office, in the affairs of which Mrs. Brant, a charming young matron, is a most inter- ested assistant, for from this quiet corner all the product of the big range of glass is sold. Brant & Noe do not consign. They are wholesalers of their own roses and in the conduct of their business they need go no farther than the railway station, a mile distant, which gives them excellent shipping facilities. It was six years ago last week that they bought the place, formerly owned by M. E. Page, the big candy man, and set about building up a trade which would, in a measure, make them independent of the Chicago market. Now they have enough patrons who give them standing orders to consume all that they can grow in their nineteen houses. While they aim to ship at market quota- tions their stock is always good enough so that their customers are ever willing to pay the top price. They are sending daily supplies to some of the best retail stores in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Buffalo and many intermediate cities. So prosperous has the past season proven and so many were there who were ready to place standing orders that plans were laid and estimates prepared for four new Beauty houses 26x200, but it has been found impossible to get the work done as required and the project has almost been dropped because of the lateness of the season. In preparing these plans it was found that the prices of all material were higher than at any time in recent years. Forinstance, 18x24- glass was to have been used and the best quotation obtainable on the necessary quantity of double thick "A," over 500 boxes, was $4.85 a box, including the cash discount. The houses in their range, covering nearly three acres, have all done duty several years but are in the very best of repair. Some of them were built for carnations and violets, and, in fact, Mr. Brant for a couple of years grew other stock for fear that roses would not do well in them, but now they contain as good Brides, Bridesmaids and even Beau- ties as one could find anywhere. Meteor is what the whist player would call the "long suit" at this place. There are five houses devoted to this variety and their vigor is a revelation to many growers who fancy that they, themselves, under- stand handling Meteor. The canes are long and as strong as those of Beauty, the buds are big and rich in color and Mr. Brant thinks it the best paying sort on the premises. Liberty, which will be tried as soon as it comes on the market, will have a hard task to displace Meteor here. Every care is bestowed upon the stock, Fred. Adolph being the foreman whose watchfulness and knowledge of the requirements of the rose relieves Mr. Brant of many duties in the houses. Steam is up all the year round. There is a double heating system, hot water being used in winter, but on many summer nights the steam is turned on in prefer- ence to closing the ventilators. Carrying plants over, either Beauties or teas, is not a favorite practice here, although they frequently run a house through two seasons. Mr. Brant thinks that nothing is gained thereby and aims to replant every year, the work now being in progress. The young stock is in the very best of shape, being taken from selected cuttings, grown cool and fre- quently repotted until it is in 3V2-inch or 4-inch pots at the time of planting on the benches. The firm makes only a few thousand more cuttings than they need for their own use, believing that present prices for young plants do not compen- sate forthe time, labor and spaceinvolved in growing such plants as they prefer to put upon their own benches. There are two or three acres of pa^onies near the greenhouses and fully a third of the plants failed to put in an appearance this spring; the remainder paid well, however. Many of the plants are ex- pected to reappear next year, as this sea- son some of the supposedly winter killed ones started long after the others were up. A peculiarity was that in adjacent rows of the same variety there was a great difference in the number killed, some rows losing heavily while every plant in the next one survived. Fliiladelphia. CUSTOMERS SCARCE AND FLOWERS VERY POOR. — AMERICAN BEAUTY ON THE DOWN- WARD GRADE. — SWEET PEAS. — HEAT HURTS ALL STOCK. — DEMAND FOR CRIM- SON RAMBLER.— GREENHOUSES SELL AT VERY LITTLE PRICES FOR REMOVAL. — SUM.MER BOARDERS MUCH IN EVIDENCE. Customers are becoming scarcer every day and the assortment of flowers to please the few who do come around is very poor. American Beauties, which formed the bulk of the stock in trade a few weeks ago, are now so poor as to be scarcely salable. Bridesmaids are very small and often mildewed. Carnots, Kaiserins and Meteors are now the best of roses and with sweet peas and lily of the valley constitute the cream of the stock. White peas are very scarce; grow- ers say they bear about one-fourth as many flowers as the pink varieties. All the outside stock has been damaged by the extreme heat and drought of the past two weeks; 30 cents to 50 cents per hun- dred is the price for flowers. Carnations are daily getting smaller and, though still a factor, are rapidly losing favor with the buyers. The old reliable Scott seems the best all around pink yet, as it is showing up now after the two weeks of extreme hot weather even better than most of the new ones. There are still a few weddings but this week will likely see the last of these that amount to anything in a floral way. There has been a latent demand for the Crimson Rambler caused by the beauti- ful exhibition of these plants wherever grown with their showers of crimson clusters. The color has not been quite so good this season as the fierce sun, together with the dry weather, paled them out a little. It is a truly grand rose, however, and the demand will increase for years to come. Henry F. Michell has arrived in Cali- fornia, where he is engaged in inspecting the seed crop of that prolific region. He is accompanied by Mrs. Michell and will take in the various points of interest of the Pacific slope. There were several interesting exhibits at the June show of the Horticultural Society. H. A. Dreer staged some vases of fine Japanese iris from the extensive beds at Riverton. There were some twenty-two varieties in the collection. It was also a sweet pea night and the display of these flowers was well worth seeing, H F. Michell's premium being the incentive. The entire collection was placed on exhibition in his store the next day. There was also a collection of outside roses for the Dr. Huey prize. There were some valuable prizes added to the schedule of the fall show, promi- nent among them being the J. W. Paul prize of $30 for best three vases of chrys- anthemums, twelve in each, white, yel- low and any other color, and $20 for the second prize; also one by Mrs. G. W. C. Drexel for best three pink chrysanthe- mum plants, distinct varieties, $30 and $20. The greenhouses of John A. Deitz, of Grays Lane, were sold at auction recently to be removed from the premises and as a result they only brought removal sale prices. Two houses lGx50 sold together brought $42, one house 20x100 went for $36, another 16x50 brought $24. The buildings were in fair condition, built of frame and glazed with single thick 10x12 iSgg. The American Florist. 1387 glass. A forty-horse power locomotive boiler recently retubed sold for $4. It is best not to build greenhouses on rented ground for if they have to part company the above saciifice is the usual result. Boarders are now much in evidence with the florists who care to take them and the stores and greenhouses are lit- tered up with the usual assortment of cripples. It is cheapest to replace the worst with new stock in the fall, when the size is not too large, and get a small profit over the cost for storage. He is a smart man who can run a summer lot of plant boarders with satisfaction to his customers and a profit to himself. K. Chicago. BUSINESS VERY BRISK.— SHIPPI.NG ORDERS HEATV. — BE.iUTIES A.ND METEORS IN SHORT SUPPLY. — MANY POOR CARNA- TIONS AND SOFT ROSES. — FLORISTS' CLUB SUSPENDS DISCUSSIONS FOR THE SEASON. —JOTTINGS HERE AND THERE. This has been a week of very good business and everyone is happy. Roses •are again of better quality and Brides and Bridesmaids are in sufficient quan- tity that the fakirs are able to handle the poorer grades. Beauties are in fair supply, but very brisk demand, and sell at prices generally above quotations. Most of the growers are cutting new Beauties of excellent quality, those of Wietor Bros, being particularly fine. Meteors are also scarce and sell at fine figures. Many of the roses pop open before they can be cot, but these suffice for home trade, which is better than usual. Carnations have shortened up until prices have stiffened materially, 70 cents a hundred being the price charged a fakir who bought the last fifty bunches from one commission house on Wednes- day. The choice flowers easily bring $1.50. One of the new things is the candidum lily, quantities of which have been in this week, selling well at $3 per hundred. The principal shipper, from Benton Harbor, Mich., bunches the blooms in fifties and stands them upright in crates for the trip by boat. They are as fine flowers as were ever raised in a greenhouse, and they are, of course, out- door grown. There are large quantities •of sweet peas. Water lilies have been coming in by thousands and have sold well; on Wednesday the price went up to $1.50 per hundred. Cold storage Har- risii are to be had. At the last meeting of the Florists' Club it was decided to take the usual summer's respite, the inten'al to be filled by a series of excursions to various points of interest and, probably, with a picnic as a special feature. These matters are in the hands of a committee. The trans- portation committee told of the progress it had made in arranging for the Detroit pilgrimage. It is not usual that Meteor commands a better price than Bride and Bridesmaid roses, but that has been the condition for several days this week, top price for the latter being 5 cents while 6 cents was obtained for the former. The wholesalers are agitating the mat- ter of early closing during July and August and will probably agree to shut up shop at five o'clock daily during those two months. J. A. Budlong is away on his annual bicycle trip, this time headed for Denver, and making from sixty-five to 100 miles a day. The date of his return is quite problematical. Palms are now the principal window decoration with most of the retailers. Some fine specimens of Asparagus Spreng- erii and Nephrolepis Bostoniensis are also shown in the windows. The caudidum lily has been largely used for commencement purposes this week; hitherto its principal use was in funeral designs. Wm. Longland, 2613 South Park ave- nue, was elected a member of the Florists' Club at the regular meeting last week. F. A. Chapman, Jr., formerly with Poehlman Bros. , has entered theemploy of Bassett & Washburn. Wm. Cook, formerly with E. Eagle & Co., is now manager of the Dunkley Floral Co., Kalamazoo, Mich. Andrew Peterson, of Oak Park, is the latest victim of the building fever. McKellar & Winterson have received some very fine orchids this week. Visited Chicago: Mr. Hanna, of the Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Buffalo. BATCH OF BRILLIANT, BREEZY BITS FROM BISONVILLE'S busy BOYS. — COMME.NT CONCERNI.NG CONVENTIONAL CONTIN- GENCIES. Trade has been fair and the weather fine. Commencements and weddings are bringing in a lot of work. Graduates get loose flowers and of the better quality now that it is no longer the custom to send tokens to the commencement hall but to the homes of the recipients. Flowers are showing the effects of the heat, especially in roses. Carnations are plentiful but not very large. Beauties are very good. The Shriners were here last week and were in possession of the town. They did the trade little direct good except in the case of the one man who had all the decorating and who did good work. One of our enterprising florists on the market, one who was grown in a low- roofed house and not allowed to reach the average height, was used as a target by the official at the market and made to remove all goods from in front of his stand. He objected, was arrested, sub- mitted gracefully, was bailed out, had the whole section photographed and put the picture in evidence. Georgecame out victorious. Harry Balsley, who has willinglv con- stituted himself the traveling representa- tive of the Detroit convention; George Fancourt, who is building new green- houses at Wilkesbarre, and Fred. Stokes, who manages Kasting's business at Pittsburg, have been recent visitors. Palmer and Adams each had the Shriners' emblem in flowers in their winj dows last week; others had some other good decorations, buttheformerwerethe largest. Cheap carnations are all the go now. All it does is to give us a little ready money on quiet days, but does it do the business in general any good? I am afraid not, but it is like smoking and other things we do which are not good for our health. W. A. Jamestown, N. Y. REMARKABLE STRIDES OF THE LAKEYIEW ROSE GARDENS. — A BIG BDSL\ESS ALREADY ATTAINED. — THE BUILDING OPERATIONS. — STORY OF THE HEAVY SPRING" TRADE. Commencing work upon their mam- moth establishment as they did in the latter part of planting season last year, the Lakeview Rose Gardens have made great strides and already have a pros- perous business. They did not break ground until September 20, 1898, but by Christmas they had their first range completed and the heating apparatus in working order. The first section con- sisted of four houses 21x300 and a second of four 21x100. This spring the hundred foot structures have been extended 140 feet and two others have been added, making the section consist of six houses 21x240. They now have under con- struction three houses 33x240, one 28x240 and two rose houses 21x300. The 240-foot houses are even span, run- ning north and south and will be used for carnations, smilax and asparagus. The 300-foot houses are the regulation three-quarter-span and are devoted to roses. A unique feature of the establish- ment is the houses constructed on the roof of the lar^e potting and packing sheds, which will be used for growing palms from seed. The heating plant last winter consisted of two 100-horse-power boilers but excavations are now being made for four more of similar capacity which will be installed two in each battery. They do not expect to require all this power next winter but are installing the heating apparatus with a view to still further extending the plant. Next winter the Lakeview Rose Gar- dens will grow 60,000 carnations and 30,000 roses of the standard and latest improved varieties. The spring trade has been very large, particularly at Memorial Day. The rush for flowers then was a surprise and bed- ding plants sold well at good prices. Orders had to be refused as early as 10:30 on the morning of that day. H. H. Ruland, of Ruland & Sons, Maryville, X. V., was a recent visitor and reported business very good. He is delighted with the conservatory his con- cern built last falL C. H. R. l^BWS ^0TB5. Canton, III.— Mrs. C. C. Shinn is tear- ing down her greenhouse and will discon- tinue business. Cleveland, O.— Fred. J. Stahl, the Lorain florist, and Agnes L. Bochmer, were married here recently. Carthage, Mo.— L. E. Archias, formerly senior partner in L. E. Archias & Bro., has purchased the entire interests of the firm. Rantoul, III.— H. M. Morris has recently purchased the nursery and greenhouse which he leased for the past seven years. Grand Rapids, Mich.— C. Bowditch, formerly with F. A. Chapman, is now superintendent of the Soldiers' Home greenhouses. Freeport, III.— Mrs. M. F. Rising, formerly proprietor of the Walnut Hill greenhouses, has rented the establish- ment for two years and removed to Galesburg, III. Montreal, Que.- A. Pinoteau, the head corporation gardener, has just com- pleted the planting of 600,000 bedding plants in the city parks. All were raised in the houses at Logan Park. South Bend, Ind.— Owing to a large increase of business, Treaner & Rettic have remodeled and enlarged their Wash- ington street store. Mr. Rettic and family anticipate spending the summer at the Michigan lake resorts, and will probably attend the S. A. F. convention. 1388 The American Florist. June 24^ Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00, Subscriptions accepted only from tnose in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate, $1.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts, 6 times Spercent; IStimes, lOper cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. The AdvertlBlng Department of the American Florist is for Florlflts. Seedsmen. Nurserymen, and dealers In wares pertaining to those lines Only. Orders for leas 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. We beg to call attention to a correc- tion in Henry A. Dreer's aquatic adver- tisement, in which fine plants of Victoria Trickeri are oftered at $5 each. The fifth annual exhibition of the Dutchess County Horticultural Society, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., will be held Novem- ber 8 to 10, 1899. The premium list is being distributed by Secretary W. G. Gomersall. The American Park and Outdoor Art Association will be in session at the Hotel Cadillac, Detroit, next week, Tues- day, Wednesday and Thursday, June 27 to 29. A most interesting programme- has been prepared and a large attendance seems assured. We have been granted the privilege of looking through the early proof sheets of the first volume of the "Encyclopedia of American Horticulture," and can state that it bears every indication of being a most useful production. The work is being prepared under the editorial super- vision of Prof L. H. Bailey, and each important group of plants is treated by one or more specialists. It is expected that the first volume will be issued by the MacMillan Company, of New York and London, early next j'eaf. The work will be completed in three handsomely illustrated volumes. Buffalo to Detroit. The transportation committee of the Buffalo Florists' Club has secured the very low rate of one fare for the round trip from Buffalo to Detroit for the S. A. F. convention in August. They will travel over the Wabash and would be pleased to have all florists in the east arrange to join them. For particulars all are invited to address Wm. F. Kasting, chairman of the committee. Greenhouse Heating. Ed. Am. Florist:— I would like some information about heating two green- houses. One is lO.xlOO feet, running north and south, in which I have already ten rows of 2-inch hot water pipe and in which I intend to grow carnations. The second house I am building for roses and it is 20x50 feet, three-quartei-span, long slope to the south. I may mention that this house will be attached to the south end of the other, with boiler house on the west end and dwelling on the east end. I want to heat both houses by steam, and wish to know how best to utilize the 1,000 feet of 2-inch pipe? I would like overhead flows and underbench returns. How much additional IVi inch pipe will be needed? As I wish to do the work myself, please state number of valves required and how they are best fitted. I propose to use a Giblin sectional boiler. Locality, southern Manitoba. The posi- tion is exposed, but the houses are sunk two feet. SUBSCRIBEK. Without knowing the minimum tem- perature a definite answer cannot be given; but for 30° below zero one 2-inch overhead flow and three 2-inch returns will be needed in the carnation house. For the rose house use two 2-inch flows and eight returns in addition to thepipes to the other house. Valves are required upon each main flow and return pipe and it is always well to provide others incase it becomes necessary to cut off some of the pipes in the coils on warm nights. L. R. Taft. Greenhouse Building. Youngstown, O.— E. Hippard, three rose houses 20x135. Jamestown, N.Y. — Lakeview Rose Gar- dens, range of houses. Los Angeles, Cal. — City Parks, two houses 20x100. Shorb, Cal. — Alfred Roedder, two Beauty houses. Joliet, 111. — Chicago Carnation Co., three houses 23x200. Bridgeport, Conn.— Jas.C. Beach, 6000 feet of glass. Newburgh.N.Y. — Newburgh Floral Co., carnation house 46x165. Boston, Mass.— Jas. Farquhar, one house 22x280. Wajnesboro, Pa. — Henrv Eichholz, two houses 10x100. Polo, 111.— M. E. Miller, chrysanthe- mum house 16x76. Philadelphia. — German Hospital, range of iron houses. Detroit, Mich. — Frank Holznagle, two even-span houses, each 150 feet long, for roses and chrysanthemums. Block Siding. Ed. Am. Florist;— In yourissue of Feb- ruary 11, L. R. Taft refers to ''block siding." On inquiry I find that our local dealers do not know of any such. They have "novelty" and some others, but no "block." Kindly inform me what it is. N. C. G. Novelty siding, block siding, patent siding and German siding are diflerent cames for the same thing. L. R. Taft. Tar on Melia Azedarach. Ed. Am. Florist: — A customer has a row of Chinese unbrella trees (Melia Azedarach) the bark of which had been considerably injured by goats eating it. To prevent this our patron was advised to paint the trunks with tar, which had the desired effect, but the trees appear to be sickening. What can be done to remove the tar without injury to the trees? A. Replying to the above, I have to make the following suggestions. The tar- coated bark may be scraped off down to the green under-bark, without injuring the plants. Care should be taken, how- ever, not to encroach on this green por- tion of the bark too severely. As a pro- tection against the gnawingof thegoats, which you describe, I would recommend that the trees be surrounded by a cylinder of chicken-yard fence wire that comes in wide lengths. The cylinder can be quickly made by twisting the cut ends together after the tree has been surrounded. A small staple, connected with the wire, and driven into the bark at the top end of the cylinder, will hold the latter in the right position. As the trees increase in size, a large cylinder can be substituted for the one which has been outgrown. This plan very successfully prevents the gnawing of horses in many cities. GiFFORD PinCHOT. Best Coal for Sectional Boiler. Ed. Am. Florist: — What is the best and most economical coal to use in the Exeter boiler (sectional) on a place of 50,000 feet of glass and where a night fireman is employed? Subscriber. It depends upon the relative cost of the different grades of coal. With low freight rates a mixture of slack and pea or buck- wheat coal will be economical. L. R. Taft. Scholarships in the Dlinois College of Agri- culture. At the request of the Illinois Farmers' Institute, the trustees of the University of Illinois have granted a free scholar- ship, good for two years in the College of Agriculture of the University of Illinois, to one person from each county in the state; also to one person from each of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh congressional districts, being the Chicago districts. It is also provided that these scholarships be awarded by the executive committee of the Illinois Farmers' Institute. To receive one of these scholarships will be an honor worth striving for aside from its money value, and its award will encourage many a farmer's boy and girl to work for a higher education which they might not otherwise hope to attain. Those wishing to apply for this scholar- ship or desiring further information in regard thereto, should write to A. B. Hostetter, Secret arj' of the Illinois Farmers' Institute, Springfield, Illinois. Insects and Fungi. At a recent meeting of the Gardeners' Club of Baltimore the florists of Mary- land met for the first time their state's entomologist and pathologist. The former, Prof. W. G. Johnson, discussed insect pests of the greenhouse and the latter. Prof. C. O. Townsend, talked of fungi and fungous diseases. Prof. Johnson said that there are two families of insects especially prejudicial to the interests of greenhouse men, the aphida; and the coccidse. To the former family belong the green aphis and the black aphis while the various scales are members of the latter. The life history of each family was fully described and illus- trated by means of a stereopticon. Various types of scale insects represent- ing the numerous genera were shown and their differences pointed out. The speaker said he desired to point out and explain those features about these insects not well understood. He characterized as a mistaken idea the impression which manj' people have that ants are respon- sible for the existence of various forms of plant lice. However, he stated that there is a very close relationship existing between certain insects and that in the case of ants and plant lice the former care for and protect the latter for tho honey dew they get in return, very much as a man herds his milch cows. Prof. Johnson showed several photographs of orchards which had been killed by San Jose scale and warned florists to particu- larly beware of this pest. lie showed and explained his equipment for fumigating with hydrocyanic acid gas and declared that this method is soon to be in general i8gg. The American Florist. 1389 use as it is a cheap and thoroughly satisfactory exterminator of all green- house insect pests. Prof. C. O. Townsend's remarks were accompanied with numerous lantern slide views illustrating the various tjpes of fungi, their methods of reproduction, the manner in which they attack their hosts and some of the appliances used in com- bating these pests. After tracing briefly the history of the science of botany from the earliest times, the various forms of fungi were taken up and discussed. The bacteria were shown to be the simplest forms of life and that each individual bacterium has in many instances a very brief period of existence, with several methods of reproduction for the perpetu- ation of its kind. It was also explained that these organisms, while many forms are beneficial, often produce diseases in our economic plants. These diseases are produced in several ways, as the speaker explained, either by the fungus robbing the host plant of food material that the plant had prepared for its own iise or by by the excretion of poisonous substances given by the bacteria to the host plan tin the processes of growth. The molds were seen to consist of thread-like struc- tures which penetrate the tissues of the host plant and produce disease in the same way as in the case of bacteria. These organisms, as was explained, are reproduced by means of spores, which are very light bodies capable of being carried by means of wind and other agencies from plant to plant and from field to field. The structure and methods of reproduction of mushrooms were then taken up and explained. In conclusion pictures of various forms of spray pumps were thrown upon the screen and their structure and workings described. Some attention was also given to the different forms of fungicides, their composition and use. Helpful Reminders. During the cool weather, temperature. light, ventilation and water were under our control and we were able by past experience to establish rules and regulations that were almost auto- matic in administering to the needs of our plants. Now temperature averages greater than is our desire and we cannot check it. When you hold the reins over a runaway horse, by steering him skill- fully, you will travel a great distance in a short time; likewise when you manipu- late the garden hose skillfully during the season when temperature is beyond con- trol, the growths will be great and useful. The amount of water given and the fre- quency of watering must be governed by the condition of the soil. A palm maybe in good condition at 9 a. m. on a hot day, but at noon the supply of moisture is exhausted from the soil and at parts of the leaves from which evaporation has been most rapid the cells will dry beyond recovery; any amount of water given the roots an hour later will not mend the matter. If this excessive drying or wilt- ing occurs frequently the undeveloped leaves in the center become affected, after which an abundance of water will cause decay. Keep the soil as moist as prac- ticable without excluding the air; this condition is obtainable only with good drainage. Asparagus desired for next season's cutting should be in its place now. Asparagus Sprengerii which was sepa- rated and given (resh soil six weeks ago should be making a beautiful growth. A. tenuissimus is the best adapted for general use and is the easiest grown because it does not require more than five-foot strings; an ordinary smilax bed answers very well. Now that sweet peas are blooming out- side, do not neglect them any more than you would a bench of roses. Vou should not only prevent them from forming seed by keeping flowers picked, but you should keep the vines properly pruned. Where they are too close and the lower leaves are drooping, cut out the weak ones. Where strong shoots bloomed and show signs of fresh leaf buds at joints, cutting them back in this way will maintain a succession of growths that equal the first crop. Fertilize the roots and keep the ground moist by spreading a mulch of hay or moss over the surface. Al- though they are grown everywhere in immense quantities, perfect,long-stemmed flowers are always scarce. It is a flower that might be grown the year around and should become as popular as carna- tions. C. B. W. New York. TRADE IS DWINDLING AWAY. — VERY LITTLE STOCK REQUIRED BY PRESENT DEMANDS. — A SURPLUS OF POOR ROSES. — OUTDOOR SWEET PEA YI.MES LNJURED.— CARNATION CUT HEAVY. Business has declined to a point where very little suffices to supply the trade. That little we have and a surplus of very poor roses besides. The demand ischiefly for American Beauties and sweet peas, the quality of which is not first-class. The supply of Beauties has fallen off within the past week, but there seems to be enough to go around. Outdoor sweet peas do not figure to any extent, as the dry weather has retarded, if it has not injured the plants beyond hope of imme- diate recovery. Brides and Bridesmaids are generally poor, but there are excep- tions. Some excellent Victorias are com- ing into the market. Receipts of carna- tions are still heavy but the blooms are of diminished size. The early closing movement has been successful and the wholesale houses will close at 4 p. m. during July and August. Winfrid Rolker sails for France, June 24. In the city: P. J. Lynch, of the Dingee & Conard Co. Boston. TRADE SHOWS QUICKENING IMPULSES.— AN UNUSUAL SCARCITY OF CHOICE ROSES, ALTHOUGH THERE ARE .MANY POOR ONES.— CARNATION HOUSES YIELD ABUND- ANTLY.— LILY OF THE VALLEY GROWING SCARCE. — PERSONAL JOTTINGS OF INTER- EST. There has been a slight improvement in business this week. Good quality Kaiserin and Bride will sell at good prices, also American Beauties of special grade. There is, however, a remarkable scarcity of good quality roses, more than is usual at this season of the year. There are large quantities coming to market every day but they are so inferior that they only find their way to the street boys. While the carnations are, as a general thing, of very good quality, they are coming in such large (|uautities that prices received are scarcely sufficient to pay expense of shipping. At no time during the year have the carnation houses in this vicinity been producing as liberally as they have the past four weeks. The lily of the valley which has been coming from cold frames is now about cut out, making the supply during the present week not so large and with a tendency to higher prices. Asparagus and smilax has been selling fairly well, owing to the large number of weddings. Harvard Class Day, which occurs on Friday, June 23, is expected to make an outlet for large quantities of flowers. The decorations for this year are to be done by The Twombly Company. Wm. Edgar, of Waverly, has sent h son Robert, aged 17, to Sander & Co. of England, to take a three years' cours in the study of growing plants. W. A. Twombly, of The Twombly Co. has been instrumental in raising a fund for the purpose of taking the school chil- dren of Boston to visit the war vessels o Rear Admiral Sampson's fleet, which are anchored in the harbor. The annual rose show of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society will take place at Horticultural Hall.onTremont street, on Thursday and Friday, June 22 and 23. SITUATIONS. WANTS, FOR SALE. tlon. Cash muBt accompany order. Plant adra. not admlttod under this head. Every paid subacrlber to the AMERICAN Florist for tbe year I8a9 Is entitled to a flve-llne want adt. (Bltuailons only) free to be used at any time durlne the year. SITUATION WANTED— By a good, all-around flo- list- tan furnish references. Address G J N, care American Florist. 81TUATION WANTBD - Snftllsh florist requires permanent potillon with anyone desiring gjod, all-around gardener O K. care American Fforlst. SITUATION WANTED-By English gardener, age ;i». on private place: experienced In all branches. Good references. Open for engagement Aug. 1. f'HA8. Uar.mon, Box 3U6, Coblesklll. N. Y. w ANTED— A single man at occe, asBUtant, to grow general Kreenbouse plants Address N. BOM.MERSBACH. Decalur, 111. W ANTED— Aflret-cIaBsman as foreman; must be temperate and well recommended. Sttaut & Hatch, Anderson, Ind. WANTED AT ONCE-Slngle florist; must bs relia- ble and Kuod worher. Waives, $20 per month and board. Jos Laho, Juliet, Hi. W^ w-^ WANTED AT ONCE-A good, all-around man as asalataui tloriat, one wbu is so:>er. rdllable and willing lo work; must take ctire uf horse, etc ; 15.00 per week wlib bjurd. eieady place the year around. torlKbtman. Jred J. King. Ottawa, HI. ANTED AT ONCE-A good working foreman, 10 Is able and willing tu take cbarge: ust btja tirstc ass grower of roseH, carnailons, chry- luthemuujs aud violets. Siate lOWest wages, with Mrd aLd lodging Adorees EAf'ERiitNCE, care American Florist. W _po F lOK S aLK— As 1 wish to change my business I will sell my house, greenhouses and stock. tJOOO feet ); a ^oud paying business; easy paymuntH. tKEI) PLAGGE, Elgin, III. FOK SALE— Dwelling and greenhouse on prominent taoroughtarelu Baltimore, Md old estaDllsbed stand doing larcest floral decorations In ciiy. Owner retti'iDK irom retail uu^lness Address ,1 V. KicuAKDSuN, u; South St.. Baltimore, Md. One 20~'5 H. P. Loc jmotlve Boilsr (good as new), for heat or pawer. Ooe Ventilating Apparatus (easy power) One OypressGuiter (tor double duuse) i;l-ln. x'.li It,, wliicutioany dotlred length. IS Ventilators about aux54 ItiCties ( \'lx\l Incu glasoi. For full partic- UittiB audiees AiCl-knegan Buos . Keaolng, Pa. One of the best floral establishments. For particu- lars see last Issue. Address ALBERT FUCHS. 2059-2073 N. Halsted St.. Chicago. FOR SALE VERr CHEAP. Good t1 irlst basltjes.^. . . , o <• ., < 'Phone 2157. Consignments lioucrted. No. 705 Penn Ai/e., FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. write fou pb.ce l,st. •""■■ PITTSBURG. P4. Wbol^ale power/arK^fe Cincinnati, June 22. Boiea, Brtde, Bridesmaid 3 UO® 4.00 Meteor 3.00® 4.00 " Perle 3 00 Cftmatlons "5® 1.10 Lily of the yaUey 3.00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 25® .33 Stocks 2.U) Gladiolus 3.00® 4 00 Tuberoses 4 10 Bmllai 13.60 Adlantum l.on Common ferns Harrlsll. 8.U0 ST. Louis, June 22. Bosea, Beauty 5 00®25 ( Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 2.00® ii.( " Perle 2.00® 4.( Carnations 1.00® 2 ; Smllax 15.( Adlantam l.( Vsparaffus 50. D0®7o. t SweetPeas 50® .1 Wild Daisies .: medium •' " 1 25® 1.50 short " " .76® 1 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00® t: Perle 3 00® ti Meteor 3.00® B Carnations, fanoy 1.50.d 2 good stock 75® : Paeonles 4 00® ti Gladiolus 5.00® 7 Daisies 40® Adlantum 75® 1 Com mon ferns Smllax 12.50@lo Asparagus tiO PITTSBUBG, June 22. Roses, Beauty 5.( •• Kalserin 3 00® 8.C " Nlphetos, Perle 2.0O® 6.f Carnations, short stems 60® 1 ( " louK " l.HO® l.t Lily Of the valley 3 00® 4 C Smllax 15 00®20.( Adlamum 76® 1 C Hardy ferns .i Ualax leaves '^ Asparanus 10.00® 50.C HOLTON&HUNKELGO. I WHOLESALE ^ FLORISTS. J. p. 0. Box 103, MILWAUKEE, MIS. > There are buyers for all kinds of stock advertised in the American Florist ROSES CARNATIONS I VALLEY FERNS GALAX and IVYLUVES and all kinds of Seasonable flowers in Stock. Headquarteks IN I vWESTERN / Peni\sylvai\iei./ We get daily new I customers because we have the reputation that all orders are punctually filled. WM. F. KASTING&CO.VaS- Wholsale riorists. 444 sixth ave. LONG IHSTANCE TELEPHONE 2Vi85. All kinds of Florists Supplies & Wire Designs on hand* B3^ConBlgomentB of good stock solicited. CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. 416 Walnut St.. CINCINNATI. OHIO. ConBlgmnenta Solicited. Hpeclal AttentlOD aivento ShlpplriK Orders. ...6E0. M. KELLOGG... '■•"'"' i"„Te"w"e',i: Cut Flowers Give us an order and we will please you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL. MOl Our Store. 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY. MO. ri^LONG DISTANCE 'PHONE AT EITHHH PLACE jSgg. The American Florist. 1391 ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER GO. J. B. DEAMUD 51-53 WABASH AVE. CHICAGO ' Prices subject to change without uotic*-. P. & D. AT COST. PRICE LIST. Per Doz. BEAUTIES, long J2.00@$3.00 medium 1.50@ 2.00 short 75® l.OO BRIDES . . . per 100, $3.00@$5.00. Per 100 BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS . . . $3.00(a($5.00 PERLES. 2.00® 4.00 CARNATIONS, colored 1 OO white 1.00@ 1.50 " fancy 2.00(a 3.00 VALLEY 5.00 FANCY PERNS ($3 perM). . . .40 SMILAX 12.50 ADIANTUM .75 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, string .50 GLADIOLUS 8.00 LIL. LONGlPLORUM*CALLAS S.OOfeilO.OO 600.000 CUT FLOWERS We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and CARNA- TIONS. We are headquarters tor fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., - CHICAGO. PRICE LIST. AHERICAN BEAUTY Extra long stem per doz., $3.00 24-in. stem " 2.50 20 •• " 2.00 15 •• " 1.50 12 ■' " 1.25 8 ■' " 1.00 HETEOR per 100, 4.00 to H.OO BRIDBSnAID " 3.00to 5.00 BRIDE '■ S.OOto 5.00 PERLB " 3.00to 5.00 CARNATIONS " 1.00 to 1.50 fancy " 2.00 to 3.00 Quotations subject to change without notice. All other stock at lowest market prices. McKELLAR & WINTERSON, Wholesale Florists. .^t^^^CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED..^*^.^*^ 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, OHIO.^GO. We Have the OUR SPECIALTIES: LARGEST WHOLESALE ORCHIDS, HIGH-GRADE ROSES, House in Chicago. CARNATIONS and VIOLETS. ^~Full Line FLORISTS* SUPPLIES, Seeds, Bulbs. Hardy Stock. Please Mention American Florist. Benthey&Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street CHICAGO. I^^Consignments solicited Wboi^ale f[ower/\arK5fe ""ilQti teSj" c Boses, Beauty. HIOA extra 24 In 20 ■ 15 * 12 • 8 ' Id*.'.* 3o, June 23. long, per doz. eh '; ;| •i 00 3.50 2.00 1.50 125 75@1.U0 " BrldeBini .. 3 000 5.00 fancy Lily of the valley . 2 00® 3 00 . 4 CO® 5.00 1.00 Common fenu. . .25® .40 Galax leaves... .15 E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE — ^ CUT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Qo Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CmCAGO. Wholesale Dealers and AaaA djkiujftM^k Growers of but rlOWCrS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALLS Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash- ing^ton St., Chicago. Write for special quotations on large orders. GROWER OF ROSES. DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street. 1. G. PRINCE & CO. Wholesale Gut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. E. C. AMLINQ Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, W. S. HEfFRON, Mgr. ....CHICAaO. KENNICOTT BROS. GO. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. 42-4A RANDOLPH ST.. OHIOAGO, WIRB WORK A SPECIALTY. WIETOR BROS. SUCCESSORS TO ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO. Wholesale Growers of SI WABASH AVENUE, Headquarters ^__ ....CHICAQO CUT FLOWERS Say: " Saw it in the Florist." 1392 The American Florist. June 2^, Samuel S. Pennook. Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street PHILADELPHIA, PA, AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEr OUR SPECIALTIES. Tor JUNE WEDDINGS, a choice selection of Orchids and Valley. Beginninq June 19lh to July 1st will be open from 6 :30 A. M. to 8 P.M. During the summer, commencing July 1st. will c'ose 6 P.M. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies. BOSTON... ^ FLOWERS rrloe r^lsts txxek±\e,CL, &T :BJ-orx»«lelcl St., :BOSTOr»f, AdLA^SS. CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' """"Tos^^'x! SlS '*'"'• WELCH BROS., Proprietors. Consignments from regular growers assigned separate space in our market. We guarantee payment for all flowers sold. Sales reported weekly. Payments monthly, or oftener if reauired. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR. Wholesale Florists, y jobbers in KSr^ir FLORISTS' ""■°V#^ SUPPLIES Aj'. I FLORISTS' VASES. ' HorticulUiral Auctioneers. - 84 Hawley Street. BOSTON. Strings 10 feet long', 50 CENTS. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. Mention American Florist. H.G.BERNING Wholesale riorist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... 1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO, CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesah Florist, 27 S. nth St., Telephone 63-64. PniLADELPItlA. Orders by mnU. telejiraph or telephone wlU receive prompt attention. CoDslfcrnments of good Btocb BOllcltfd. •-|-t- ^ NhW CROP DAGGER rCRNS. sr: Send us your orders for Decoration day and be sure or your stock. See our ttne i aurel Wreaths Princess Pine. Mosses of all kinds. FINE LAUREL FESTOONING. $5.00 per 1030 yds. ■Mlord.Tbv wire or CRQWL FERN CO. luuil promptly tilled. 27 B»acon St . BOSTON. .It your.. Business Methods are right you can make a profit nn an advertisement here. Wbol^ale power/\arK?fe PHILADBI.PHIA, June 21. BOBes.Tea 2 0O@ 3.00 ■ extra ICO® B CO ., Beamy, extra 20.00026.00 flrets 8 10612 00 ueconda 2.0(1® li.OO Carnations 50(* 1.00 fancy 1 00<9. 1.50 Lily of the vauey 3 no® 4.00 , 60.00 Bmllax 15.CO®20.00 Adiantum J. 00 BOSTON, June 21. Boses, Beauty, telect 12.pp®15.00 Harrlell lilies 4.00® t; OO Stocks l.no® 2.C0 hweet Peas 10® .21 8nlra)a 1 tiO® 1 60 Smllai 15.00®20.00 AsparaRUB 60.00 Adiantum 1.00 '?• OUSTER** --.^tNN YORK GIVE US A TRIAL.'' WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Mfll C VftCTlUn Wholesale Com- flllli Ti KAOllllUi mission Florist, 4SI Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET, .^m. ST. LOUIS, MO. ^r A complete line of Wire Deslgrns. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3 J 34 OUve Street, .^ .^ ^ St. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. EDWARD REID, wiioi6§ai6 Fiorisi 1526 RANSTEAO STREET. Long Distance 'Phone. PHILADELPHIA. Dumont & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Carnations a SpcciaIty<^*o*j* 1305 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. Telephorb 3922 D. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA, Long Distance 'Phone l-41-2ti D. Consignments of Roses. Carnations. Violets solicited. Millon W. Woodroffe & Co. Successor to WM. C. SMITH. Wholesale Florist, 1604. LUDLOW STREET, ^m^ PHILADELPHIA. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, 17 N. JUNIPER STREET, '-'""^pSM^a. PHILADELPHIA, PA. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. SHIPPING LABELS s ■ "Cut Flowers rrinCed in two colors on •juinmed paper; vourcard, etc., in black and leiu' udopted bv ih ■ S. .\. b'. in red. Verv iUtrHclive. frice per 50O.$-2.Kft: per 1000. lJ4.bU. Send for smnples LLLCTRO OF THIS LFAF, POSIPAID, $1.29. American Florist Co., ^ CMICAGO. 1899. The American Florist. 1393 THOMAS YOUNG, Jr. Wholesale Florist^ 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Decker, Blauvelt Co. • WHOLESALE FLORISTS • 42 "West 28th Street, NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Teleohone 2387-l8th St. Shipping orders will receive prompt and careful attention. Top Grade BEAUTIES, BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS. Extra Carnations. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. WALTER F. SHERIDAN, J22S^ FLORIST 39 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. Price List on application. J. K. ALLEN, Wholesale Florist. Special Stock of BEAUTY. BRIDE AND BRIDESMAID ROSES. 67 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. |y Price Lists on application. JOHN YOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice cut flower stock. 51 vW. 28th Street, NEW YORK. Price list on application. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 1054-38. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. NearFerry. Open for Cnt Floorer Sales at 6 o'clock Every MomlDK: DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Mention the Araerican Florist, THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. WM. H. GUNTHER. 3D West 29th Street. HARDY CUT FERNS ! FANCY and DAOCER, Laurel Festooning SI. 00 per 1000. MOSS, GALAX LEAVES, ETC. g H. E. HARTFORD, J^ | 17 Chapman Place. BOSTON. loi Mention the American Florist. Choice Carnations Choice Roses i^t i^ Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^ale flower/arK^ NEW YORK. June 21. Roaes, Beauty select.. ordinary 2 Bridesmaid. Bride. Meteor Morgan. Cusln, Perle Carnations fancy 1. l.lly of the vauey - Hnrrlsll miles 3 Ha?onles 1 Mignonette Sweet Peas per hundred bunches 1 t attleyas .lo. Bmllax 15. Asparatras Adlantum Buffalo, June 22 Roses, Beauty :i. Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 2, Perle. Nlpheios 2. Kalserln 2. Carnations, ordinary " fancies , 1. Lily of the valley 3. Smllai 12, Adlantum Hardy Ferns OC@2a.OO .00® 8 00 am i 00 ,;f0® 2 00 35a .50 00® 1.50 UO® 3 00 00® 4 00 00® 3 CO 51® 1 00 00® 3.00 00@40 00 .0O@2O0O 50 00 1.00 00®30 00 01® 'i 00 GO® 4.00 00® i'>.00 61® 1 00 .00® 2.00 OO® 4.00 00® 15. 00 .'lom 1.00 Harrlsll ... Sweet Peas., Gladiolus J.0OS75.0O ) 00® 8.00 .23® 50 l.00®10.00 MILLANG & CO. ■WKOI^BiSA.i:^B; Gommission Florists 48 Wast 28th St., NEW YORK. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. Edw. C. Horan, rz^sT^ 47 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. BEAUTIES, ^ BRIDESMAIDS, BRIDES and CARNATIONS. Write for Price List. l^-Nol,ic,e New Xumber. HARDY CUT FERNS. 50 CTS. PER 1000. We wUI 8hlp the bett Uartly Cut t-ancy aud Dagger Feres ilial grow In iho old HerKtnirH tiiiiti. at the vcjry L.wprceul 5Utl^ p.-r tlKHi f oru June 2J to July lu. Cash with oraer at this pMca SaveiDlBatl fariuiure retertji c^ H8 It 111 ty nut appear hkuih All urdero by mall or wire piorn^aiy attenued lo. AddroBs H. J. SMITH, Hinsdale, Mass. It is not much trouble to mention the AuEHiCAN Florist when corresponding with au advertiser. ROSES SWEET PEAS LILIES JULIUS LANG 53 WEST 30tli STRtll NEW YORK CARNATIONS Telephone 9JW8. Mention the American, Florist. The New York Gut 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. M. A. HART, Gommission "'U'" Gut Flowers, 4.4 WEST 29th STREET, NEW YORK OITY. THE BEST MARKET IN NEW YORK. 'Phone 1307 3Sth St. rord Bros... Oft ^Wholesale Florists 111 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. Consignments Solicited. Telephone, 260 38lh SL m ^^ I ^^ wv- For Summer Use in \_J ^i I d J\. *^"''' Storage Leaves HARLAN P. KELSEY. 1106 Tremont BIdg., BOSTON, MASS. Mention American Florist. ♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦ i ELECTROS... ^ I Write the INTRODUCER W for Catalogue Purposes. ; have a hir;j;e u.ssortnieut of strictly hit^h class halftones of hlch we can supply electros suitable >r catalogut; illustration. If you need ivthma in this way, state .vour re- lirfineiits and we will submit proofs ih*.- illustrations in stock W Price for cash only 15 cents per square inch. # X THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. ♦ ♦ 324 Dearborn St.. CHICAGO. ^ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦I 1394 The American Florist. June 24, THE5 pEEE) TRa&B- AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. ALjrXANnER RODGERS. Pres ; ALBERT MCCUI.- " ■ ('. wiLLARu, WetberaSeld, J. E. NoRTHRUP is making a California trip. Lem. Bowen is spending the summer in Paris. S. Y. Haines and Mrs. Haines, of Min- neapolis, are visiting Chicago. Peas in northern New York and Can- ada are, to date, looking well. Among the Chicago visitors of the week was Robert Livingston, Columbus, Ohio. The Portland Seed Co., of Portland, Ore., suffered, on the 13th inst., a loss by fire estimated at $1000. The severe drought on Long Island was broken by a soaking rain June 16. What will be saved or replanted is not yet known. Onion crop reports from Hardin county, Ohio, indicate a probable yield of fifty- five to sixty percent; Lake shore district in Ohio a fair crop; Indiana crop about one-half. H. Cheeseman, late with the Braslan Seed Growers Co., has closed arrange- ments with the Cox Seed Co., of San Francisco and New York, as traveling salesman, with headquarters in New York. A FEW bulbs only of Lilium Harrisii are expected on the boat due July 4, but probably not enough to do commercial growers any good. First regular supply will probably arrive about July 18. Bulbs are reported scarce. Seedsmen Denounce Government Seed Dis- tribution. At the meeting of wholesale seed mer- chants, called by the following firms: I. M. Thorbum cS: Co., The Cleveland Seed Co., Johnson & Stokes, S. F. Leon- ard, J. C. Vaughan, J. B. Rice & Co., W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Robert Buist Co., Plant Seed Co., T. W. Wood & Sons, D. Landreth & Sons, Jos. Breck & Sons, and held at the Aster house. New York, June 20, the following preamble and res- olution was offered and adopted: Whereas, The annual free distribution of $150,000 worth of seeds by the Gov- ernment of the United States produces a serious reduction in sales by merchants, whose business is the selling of seeds, and Whereas, Such a reduction in the busi- ness of seed merchants by reason of gov- erntnent competition is a discrimination against an established business for which there is not, and never has been, a prece- dent as respects other articles of com- merce, and Whereas, The original intention of the government seed distribution was to disseminate foreign seeds, newly discov- ered, and which could not be obtained in the United States, and Whereas, Under the present system the seeds distributed are only such ascan be obtained at any reputable seed house from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and such as are advertised as thoroughly as any other commercial commodity, it is Resolved, That this convention of wholesale seed merchants denounce in unqualified terms the government free seed distribution as bting at all times an unfair discrimination against one of the whole number of commercial businesses of the country. F. W. Bruggerhof, Robert Buist, Committee. The following were present at the meeting: F. W. Bruggerhof and A. L. Don, New York; J. C. Vaughan and S. F. Leonard, Chicago; Barnet Landreth, H. W. Johnson, Robert Buist and W. Atlee Burpee, Philadelphia; Charles H. Breck and A. Smith, Boston; S. M. Pease, Cape Vincent, N. Y.; H. W. Wood, Richmond, Va.; and Jerome B.Rice, Cambridge, N. Y. Alex. Rodgers. The nativity of the new president of the American Seed Trade Association was in New York, fi(ty-four years ago. When the civil war broke out the embryo seedsman was at an age when most boys are manifesting pride in their first pair of ALEXANDER ROOUERS. President-eUct Amertc&nSeed Trade Associaiion. long trousers, but he shouldered his musket and marched away for three and a half years of gallant service in the 16th Ohio Volunteers. At the cessation of hostilities Mr. Rodgers removed to Wis- consin, embarking in the hat and cap business at Oshkosh, where he was burned out five times before 1877, when he removed to Chicago. His first con- nection with the seed trade was with Wallace & Kingman, with whom he remained as long as they were in busi- ness, continuing with their successors. For about three years he was assistant manager for Hiram Sibley & Co., and upon the death of Mr. Sibley the grass and field seed end of their business was sold to Mr. Rodgers, who organized the Illinois Seed Company about ten years ago and became its president, a position which he maintained up to last Decem- ber, when he withdrew, continuing for himself at 32 Traders Building, Chicago. Mr. Rodgers declined election to the presi- dency of the association at the Niagara Falls meeting in 1896, but this year yielded to the pressure of his many friends. Having accepted the ollice he proposes to give some little extra atten- tion to its duties, believing that with the increased membership will come new interest and the opportunity for wider work. ESTABLISHED 1802 S SEEDS JUST ARRIVED A'l^^s. Gycas Revoluta Stems fn m 6 to 15 inches long. PRICE, $9.00 Per 100 Lbs. •iai prices on lar^^e J.M.THORBURN&CO. (LMe of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK READY ! [arlyfrccsias Very choice well-cured bulbs of TRUE REFRACTA ALBA from our own grower. Yellow flowers have been carefully rouged out of the stock. CHOICE SIZE per 1000, S7.5* FIRST QUALITY per 1000, S6.50 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK: 14 Barclay St. CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph St. Plense Mention The American Klorlat. Fresh Areca Lutescens Seed, « % Asparagus Sprengerii Seed, 100 7.50 \\\ u 10 I onliTs fcir Freeslas, Harrisii, French Romans, Dutch Bnlhs, ITarciBsi, LONGIFLORUM. Boses, Azaleas, Valley, etc. Prices now on I'iionies. FEBIT BAIiKS, Iris, Palm Swils for Knll deUvt•^iL•^. Writ.- for new Price List. H. H. BERGER & CO., 47 Barclay St.. New York. (Established 1S78.) to mention the .Americao Florist when you write to an advertiAcr. J8gg. The American Florist. 1395 FREESIA BULBS. ....Freesia Refracta Alba and Hybrids.... CALIFORNIA GROWN BULBS Save the duty and get sound stock, true to variety. HEADQUARTERS FOR Calla /Ethiopica. Order early if you wish to secure early deliverv. Ask for prices 6EBMAIII FRUIT CO, U'jnijjjj- C'b SMILAX. Extra fine plants out of 4-iD. pots. Price, $4.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. WILLIAM SCHWEINPgRTH, RIDGEWOOD. N. J. Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarias, btock enonuouH, quality tbe floeet. SANDER, Bruges. Belgium. agent: a. DIMMOCK, 60 Vetey Street. NEW YORK. 800PERLES in SVi-in. pots, $3.00 800 MAIDS " ■' 3.00 800 LA FRANCE lOOOBRIDKS " " 3.00 lOOOMERMETS " " 3.00 lOOOKAISERlN ■' " 3.00 Cash with Order. MRS. J. W. CROUCH, Chattanooga, Tenn. Orchids! «^ ARR VED IN FINE CONDITION. Cattlea labiala, C. Mossiu', C. Speciosissima. C. Harrisonia- violacea, C. Warneni, C. f:i;ranulosa. LjL'liu anceps, L. a. tilha. L. aiituranalis. L. Pr;rt:ins, L. Dayana an-l Hurliiit:tTni:i fraKmas. LAGER & HURRELL, summit, n. j. Orchid Qrowers and Importers. CtlRYSANTnEMlMS. J^OVELTIES and Standard Varieties. Healthy, young plants for benching. List of varieties and prices on application. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, IVIIch. THE BOSTON FERN A Specialty. J5.00 per 100: .$40 00 per 1000. Orders filled in rotation as ready. L. H. FOSTER. 45 King St., DORCHESTER. MASS. EXCURSIONS VIA THE WABASH. Detroit, Mich., July 3 to 6, account Christian Endeavor Convention. Rate from Chicatz;o, one far** 'nr thp rniinH Irin. A gi.iuot; a.L Llils llllip v\ 111 slmw llittu Lue v» uuabb is the direct line from Chicago to Detroit. It is the only line running free reclining chair cars from Chicago to the East. Ask for your tickets via the Wabash. Send postal card for illustrated Wabash ollicial C. E. Folder, giving full information as to rates, routes, limits, attractive side trips, etc. Write us about any trip you have in view. We can assist ^°"' r. A. PALMER, Asst.Gen.Pa83.Agt.. 07 Adama Street. - - CHICAGO. -^^ McKELLAR k WINTCRSON, ^^ rail Bulbs Of All Kinds Write for quot- atJoa<: on your- wants now. i^ Should you not receive our list, notify us and same will be va3iAtd*t^t^*^v^<^<^i^t^i^t^r^t^t^i^*^i^t^t^t^^^ florists^ Supplies, Cut Eiowers, Etc. McKELLAR & WINTERSON, .^ 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Chinese Primrose Seed New crop. Well known as the finest large flowering- fringed varieties grown. Not to be compared to cheap >f thirt.-en (13) varieties, single and double, mixed, 400 seeds, $1.00; half packet, 50 cts. ' A packet Primula Floribunda added to every order. PRIMULA OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA ROSEA-The very finest of the Improved Obc!»uic!is. f^argc, clear rose; 1000 seeds, 50 cts. CINERARIA SEED of linest large flowering dwarf varieties in best mixture, 1000 seeds* 50 cts. GIANT PANSY, the finest grown, up-to-date large flowerin^i varieties, 3500 seeds, $1.00. The Home of Primroses. JOHN F. RUPP, ShIREMANSTOWN, PA. iiportc CINERARIA CYCLAMEN PRIMULA PANSY Large-flowered English, Large-fl. Splendens, Rolker's Rolker's Giant, 1-32 oz., $3.50. Pure white, 100 s., 75c. M oz., $3.60; 1-16 oz., $1.25. $5.00 oz.; 'J oz. 90c. Trade pkt., 50c. Rose, Red, etc., 100 s., 65c. Trade pkt., 25c. Trade pkt., 25c. WE MAIL WEEKLY to those who have their names on our lists a price list of all kinds of plants, bulbs, roots, etc., offered by the best growers from all parts of the country. Also our quotations on glass, pipe, valves and fittings, boilers and all green- house construction material. It will pay you to place your name on our lists at once. The INTERNATIONAL GROWERS' EXCHANGE PITTSBURG, PA. CmCAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS VTOC^xsin?. xxjXj. HER MA.IESTY, SOOV. DE SALE. GERTRUDE, LAURA WILDER, ALBA PIMBRIAT.V, 2Vi inch, $4.00 per hundred. VIOLETS: Campbell, Russian, California, Luxonne, Princess of Wales, Swanley White. 2!4-inch $3.00 per hundred. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings all sold and planted ou except Emily Pierson and Sliver Spray. If you want any stock of these varieties you will do well to write me. CHAS. CHADWICK. Lock Box II. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. TOMATO, CABBAGE, CELERY, PEPPER, Ac. Cheap in large lots. S. LINTHICUM. Woodwardsville. A A. Co . Md. HARDY PINKS PLANTS. A good adv. in a good paper will bring good returns. THE JENNINGS STRAIN. PANSIE5 New Crop Now Ready. ALL ray own growing from finest stock. The seed is all right, the strain is all right and U is right every way. Pkt. of 2500 seed, $1.00; 1 oz. . $6.00; 3oz., $15 00; white, black, blue and yellow, n separate colors, same price. |^"CASH WITH ORDER. E. B. JENNINGS, ^"ll^!"' Southport. Conn. Grower of the Finest Pansies. I ROBT. CRAIG & SON Roses, Palms f and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Street, PHILADELPHIA PA. BOSTONIENSIS FERNS Extra fine lot ready for 5-in. pots. Write GEO. A. KUHL. PEKIN. ILL. Wholesale Roses and Carnations. 75 cts. per 100, $5.00 per 1000: 2-in. pots, ..Alternantheras.. Red and yellow, $1.00 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. CASH— NO C. O. D'8. ' JOS. n. CUNNINGNAM, - Delaware. 0. CARNATION Cuttings an soid Field-grown stock for fall delivery. F. DORNER & SONS GO,, La Fayette, Ind. CARNATION CUTTINGS Atl sold. AVe are bookiuf; orders for flold-erown SKick. Ceo. Hancock & Son, Crand Haven, Mict>. 1396 The American Florist. June 24, The Nursery Trheje- AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. L. A. Goodman estimates the yield of apples in Missouri as one-half a crop. The fruit will be of excellent quality. Hiram T.Jones, Elizabeth, N. J., exhib- ited at the nurserymen's convention a dwarf Japanese maple, four varieties on one stem. In the discussions and trade reports at the nurserymen's convention last week it developed that there is nothing "the mat- ter with Kansas." Next winter the Cornell Experiment Station will force a number of fruit trees, seeking to improve upon the results attained in Europe in forcing potted fruits. R. A. Barnes, Middletown, Mo., has an unnamed apple seedling which pro- duces fruit of such remarkable decay resisting powers that he thinks it will make his fortune. T. S. Hubbard states that two-year grape vines of varieties like Concord can- not be grown for $9 or $10 per thousand and that the last season was the first for several years that has given the average nurseryman a profit on this class of stock. Mr. Hubbard reports the supply short and prices likely to stay up awhile. Prof. M. V. Slingerland, auent the caterpillars which are overrunning the east, recommends that they be jarred from the trees by striking the branches with a padded mallet, gathered up and destroyed. He believes this to be easier, less expensive and more efficacious than spraying large trees with poisons after the caterpillars are well grown. Hardiness of Trees. Prof. John Craig's notes on the efliects of last winter on nursery trees in Iowa, in your issue of June 3, are very interest- ing. What he says of the importance of protecting ihe roots in winter is worthy of great consideration. It is certainly a fact that very many trees and shrubs which are killed would have survived had they been mulched or covered in some way. Not only are roots preserved but the tops are as well. It has been found that rhododendrons when mulched, that the roots are in unfrozen soil, will present a much better display of foliage in spring than those not so treated. With newly planted trees mulching in winter is almost a necessity. There is a chance for the roots to repair losses of moisture by the tops which is not afforded them in frozen soil. The killing out of so much stock in Iowa should not be a great discourage- ment to the nurserymen of that state. The losses came through a combination of causes which perhaps may not occur again for many years. It is related of the late Anthonj' Waterer, of England, that priding himself on growing nothing but what was strictly hardy, he would not touch the Araucaria imbricata after losing his stock one winter. I cannot say it this story be true or not, but were the rule adopted here many of our nur- series would have to throw out half their stock, for not only do exceptional win- ters catch many things, but exceptional summers do the same, and so do excep- tional autumns. Probably as many plants require protection from the heat as from the cold, and we must not be more despondent over winter killed stock than over summer killed. It is not many years ago that a very severe winter, combined with an ex- tremely dry soil, owing to a lack of fall rains, caused the death of full grown red cedars and other forest trees in this vicinity, something we are hoping never to witness again. Philadelphia. Joseph Meehan. Notes on the Winter Injury to Ornamental Stock. In my last communication I spoke of the injury to nursery and orchard stock caused by the severe freezing of last win- ter on bare and unprotected ground. The damage which the nursery trade of the state sustained is, however, but a mere bagatelle compared to that suffered by the thousands of acres of orchards, vineyards and farm gardens and door yard flower plots in central and south- western Iowa. So far as I can learn, in this particular region roses, including all the hybrid per- petuals, have been completely killed out. Rosa rugosa, the Japan rose, has not been injured, either top or roots, and is to-day attracting much attention by its flowers, buds and foliage in the areas where everything else has been wiped out. Many of the hardy perennials, including p.conies and phloxes, have also been killed. Savin junipers, balsam, yuccas and red cedar are nearly all killed out in the cen- tral and southwest portions of the state. We find a striking difference in the hardi- ness of the Illinois and Tennesee red cedar and the Black Hills and Nebraska cedar. The western form came through without injury last winter, while the eastern and southern type have been almost entirely destroyed. Trees planted thirty years ago have gone out with the rest. On the college grounds at Ames we notice many curious contradictions. For instance, ginkgo has not been injured, while native honey locust has either been killed or badly hurt. Black walnut, native, root killed in many places. Wild crab (Pyrus coronaria and P. loensis), frequently killed in exposed situations. Catalpas came into leaf very slowly; many of them killed. Tamarix Africana and T. Amurensis are dead. One of the most striking and peculiar things in this situation is the condition of the Scotch pine, usually considered a standard of hardiness and ruggedness. Everyone of our twenty or more Scotch pines twenty- five years of age on the college campus was badly injured. The foliage was completely browned, nearly all dropped off, and a few of the trees died. On the other hand, Austrian pine growing adja- cent to the Scotch, has not been injured to the slightest extent. White pine was considerably scorched; Pinus montana in good condition. In regard to the roses on these grounds the boundary line between hardy and tender varieties has been closely drawn. The only rose plants on the grounds not injured are the following: Rosa rugosa, tvpe, single; Rosa rugosa, type, double; Rosa rugosa X General facq. and the European dog cross. Varieties slightly injured: Several rugosa hybrids, includ- ing Mme. Bruant, Rosa niultitlora and Crimson Rani'oler. Hybrid perpetuals and others entirely killed out. While large amounts of nursery stock will be purchased in the state this fall and next spring, it will not be the para- dise for the agents that some people imagine, as farmers and fruit growers are alive to the fact that Iowa and the Mis- sissippi valley states are likely to be vis- ited with more or less regularity in the future, as thej' have been in the past, by these so-called "test winters." John Craig. Pittsburg. trade holds up.-stock shows effects OF HOT weather. — FLORISTS' CLUB HOLDS A MEETING. Business is still very good. June wed- dings continue and decorations for com- mencements at difierent colleges bring in much more work for the florist, who has just been through a hard week. The mercury has been up in the nineties quite frequently of late and the heat has affected the roses very much; they are coming in very small and unsatisfactory. Choice stock is rather hard to obtain, although Fred Burki and J. L. Weiland have sent in some lovely Beauties, selling at $2 50 and $3 per dozen. Some choice gladioli have been received by the Pitts- burg Cut Flower Co., bringing 25 cents a spike or $2.50 per dozen. Asters sell for 75 cents and $1 per dozen, while car- nations, which are still scarce, bring 50 cents a dozen. The Florists' Club meeting was rather poorly attended. A new member vras proposed, Albert J. Gass. An interesting discussion followed in regard to the com- ing Detroit convention. It is expected that this city will be well represented, as about seventy-five plan to attend. Christ. Wail, employed for the last ten years by John Bader, is going on a three months' trip through Europe, both for pleasure and on business. Geo. Oesterle. CLEMATIS Special Offer of Young Plants. Florists . — why not grow your own plants; they will suit you better than any you can buy. I offer nice, young, well-hardened plants, 10 varieties, best sorts, free bv mail, for $1.00; per 100. $8.00; 25, same rate's. Strong plants from o-in. pots, in ass't, $2.50 a dozen. J^ F. A. BALLER, "^^ Bloomington, III. HOME QF CHOICE TREES and Hardy Plants. cncz-i . ■ Ticc 1 Aza'ea Amoena. Rhododendrons, SPECIALTIES) Kalmias. Blue Spruce. NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R. I. Frank Brunton, Mgr £;^"Catalogue tree. MRDY SHRUBS. Assorted in twenty varieties, 1 and 2 year old, fine plants $.50.00 per 1000. Three and four years old, strout; bushes $80.00 per 1000. Desci-iptive catalogue and wholesale price list of ornamental nursery stock for all in the trade. SAMUEL C. MOOH. Morrisnlle.Bucks Co., Pa. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. PiEONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. j-A-CJO^ "w. sji.A.rs'xs'xsrob-, The Beudlng Nargery. READING, aiASS. KSTABI.IRHKn IRS*. ViburnufflTomenlosuffl A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSspecIalty Price Hat and descriptive catalonue on application. REA BROTHERS, Norwood, Mass. iSgg. The American Florist. 1397 ALM ■ ^ . PRESn QJl^^^ ON HAND 100 1000 3000 Asparagus Sprengerii. .11.00 $6.00 flS.fO Corypha australis 75 5.00 13.50 Phoenix canariensis BO 3.50 I'-'.CO reclinata 75 5.00 13.50 Chamaerops humi>is robusta 50 4.00 Livistona rotundifolia 3.25 20.00 Areca lutescens 75 5.00 13.50 Latania borbonica 50 2.50 fi.iio J. L. SCHILLER. ■■..404 East 34th Street. NEW YORK CITY. GERANIUMS GERANIUMS for stock, 4-inch. $5 per 100. " " 2}4-in. $2.50 " Rose " " 2i,i; in^ $2.00 " CARL HAGENBURGER, West Mentor, 0. VIOLETS. SMILAX. MARIE LOUISE, cloiin and healthy, a few tirst- class, sand rooted cuttings at $5.00 a 1000; 60 cts. a 100, wh Lie they last. SMILAX. strong and thrifty, 2-lnch, 60e. a 100; 15.00 a 1000. Sample by mail 10c. Cash with order. R. KILBOURN, Clinton, N. Y. Geranium America cannot be eclipsed for color eflect, habit, floriferousness and beauty. PHOTOS FREE. WITHOUT A RIVAL. READY 1900. HENRY EICnnOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. Zirngiebel Giant Pansies. MARKET AND FANCY STRAINS. Are unexcelled as yet, for size and bril- liancy of colors, and are the most popular strains to date. New colors continually added every season. NEW CROP SEED READY NOW. Trade packages of either strain, at $1.00 each. Full directions, how to sow and cultivate, with every package. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, ^ NEEDHAM, MASS. jJeutscKe Qartne^eitunc^ The most widely circulated German gardening Journal, treating of all departments of horticulture and floriculture. Numerous eminent correspond- ents in all parts of the world. An advertising medium of the highest class. Moller's Deutsche Gartner Zeitung is published weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription $3.00 per annum, including postage. Sample copies, free. Tudwi(5T/rolIer-T3urh -^■^^■^ "" * ^^""^"^ ( GERMANY) THE WABASH R.R. COMPANY The Short and Quick Line between the East and West connecting Buffalo, Detroit and Toledo with Chicago, St. Louis, Kan- las City and Omaha. The Wabash is the Only Line running •leeping cars and chair oars (free) between Buffalo and St. Louis and Kansas City. Through sleeping cars between New York and Boston and St. Louis and Chi- cago run every day. For further information apply to the nearest Railroad Ticket Agent, or to H. B. McCLELLAN, G. E. A.. 387 Broadway, New York City, J. D. McBEATH, N. E. P. A., 6 State Street, Boiton, Matt. C. S. CRANE. Gen. Patt. & Tkt. Aat.. St. Louit. Mo. HALF TONES jt jn jt ZINC^ ETCIgNGS ^ ^ WOOD CUTS ^06^.36 ELECTROTYPES ^ ^ J. MANZ & CO. 195-207 Canal St., • . - CHICAQO. HIGH GRADE WORK. PROMPT SERVICE. J« PAlVSIES RAISING KXCELLEST SEED, 3-16 oz. $1.00; 1 oz. $-1.00. Cash with order C. SOLTAU <&. CO.. 199 Grant Ave.. JERSEY CITY. N. J. Indispensable" THIS is the only word which describes the American Florist Com- pany's Trade Directory. This book, 359 pages of facts tersely told, is issued annually and is an aid to business and money mak- ing which no wholesaler or traveling salesman can afford to be with- out. It contains the name of every Florist, Nurseryman and Seedsman, arranged both by states and towns and alphabetically. It will save many times its cost by enabling you to cover America with your cata- logue and at the same time waste no printed matter or postage on dead names . «^ «^ %^ .stotjyg:, Fat. ROSES Per 100 BRIDESMAID, 2M-inch pots $3.00 BRIDESMAID. 3-inch pots 5.C0 METEOR, 2!4-inch pots, $15 per 1000, 2.00 AM. BEAUTY, plants one year old, per M 30 in. high 30.00 LA FRANCE, 1 jr. old plants 30.00 REINBERG BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAQO. HERE THEY ARE! 800 METEOR, 300 BRIDESMAID. 600 BRIDE, 300 PERLE. A No. 1 stock from 3-lnch pots, cuttings struck In December, at S5 lO per 1110. Also 5UU lied Alleruantheras. at 11.75 per 100. Place your order at once. Address C. L. REESE. Springfield, Ohio. iL..a».si> <3.a.ijXj 750 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS from JVln, pots® K. 00 i.er lUU. 1500 Spotted Calla Bulbs. 0' fc-'SO i.er 100. The Windsor Flower Seed Co. . Bo.\ 335. Windsor, Ont. Tell them where you saw the advt. 1400 The American Florist. June 24^ Waynesboro, Pa. Henry Eichbolz's new geranium, Amer- ica, is well worthy of the name. A cross between Mars anil E. G. Hill, it promises to eclipse its parents and like its name- sake it seems destined to expand from coast to coast and, mayhap, find its way to distant shores. It would be difficult to describe its color. The flowers appear white and salmon at opening, changing gradually through salmon shades into a delicate rose and upon fully maturing into the deepest rose color. As a bedder, Mr. Eichholz assures me it has no equal. Encouraged by his success with Mars, the demand for which has been enormous, Mr. Eichholzwillcommence building two more houses each 10x100 and will give his attention to geraniums as well as to cut flowers ior the wholesale and retail markets. Homo. Worcester, Mass. The drought still continues and all crops out of reach of the hose are suffer- ing severely. The market gardeners are complaining bitterly; those outside the limits of the city water service are almost helpless and the loss on many plantings will be almost total. Carna- tions in the field are practically at a standstill, having made but very little growth the last month and as many as ten per cent are dead. It is the most severe drought that we have experienced in this section for twenty years. Trade is rather light and all flowers are plentiful; weddings, funerals and school graduations keep the wheels moving, but the motion is rather slow. A. H. L. SiiiocTON, Wis.— Eben E. Rexford is erecting an addition to his experimental greenhouses here. jUJUMMEg Palm Sale. LATANIA, a'/o-inch, strong, $6 a 100; $50 a 1000. 4'/j " doz. IfS.OO; 100$22.&0 5 " " 4.00; •' 33 00 5!4 5.00; " 40.00 9.00; " 70.00 12.00; " 94.00 12.00; " 98.00 KENTIA, 5V4 strong, low stuff, ' "6 ■' $2.00 to $3.00 each " 7 " 3.00 to 5.00 each PANDANDS VErTCHII. 7-inch, J24.00 per doz. — Perfect coloring. 8 to 12-inch, $3 to $5 each PANDANUS UTILIS, 6-in. 75q; 7-in. $1 to $1.50 each: 8-in. $2 to $3 each. Dieffenbachia, 50c. DracKna Manengeana Lin- deni, 5-inch 75c. Terrainalis rosea, etc. 50c. Sword Ferns, 4-inoh $10 per 100; 5-in. $20 per 100. Table Ferns, $4 per 100. Fine basliets ot Nephro- lepis davailoides furcans, $2 to $5 each. 4000 Picus elastica, from $25 per 100 to $2 each ; will be ready in one month. Visit our place before leaving your order for palms at least, please. We have a block of 200 -^ 250 feet square of palms for your inspection. ALBERT f ICHS, ■''^ITl^I;^^'-^^^'- Terms Net Cash. CHICAGO. Spleodens i%\% ) floest fitralD In toe world. In four true colors, at Bt. from 21^-lDcU pots $4 HO per 100; *36.00 per lOtO. LiBtuDla Borbonlcaand Dracjenalndlvlsa, strong, from flats $3 GO per lUO Besronla Rex, exira well grown, from 4-lDCh pota, asat. 810.00 per 100. Chinese Prlmroee (fringed foliage) In alx colors, strain superior to any. Cineraria Uyb Maxima grandltlora.gracdlfloranana, plenlsr-lma, cceruiea. kermntlna nana, tne above from tlata. readv July Ist, %\ 75 per lOti. $15 per lOUO. SATISFACTION GUAUANTEKD. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. 2000 2^-IH. SMILAX. $1.50 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. . . ( ijsli uitli order. CHAPIM BROS.. Lincoln. Neb. Few plants of ASPIDISTRA LORIKA VAKIEGATA. State size and price. DECORATOR, care American Florist. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ^ ^ The followiu^' varieties still left. Stor-,k is j^oin^ fast. Let us have your order before it is too late. Send for list of 'other varieties EARLY VARIETIES. Geo. S. Kalb Ivory Wm. Simpson Glory of the Pacific M. de Montmort Marion Henderson Mrs. H. Robinson $3.00 per 100. iMIDSEASON TO LATE. per ICO per 100 Snow Queen .... $5.00 I Mrs. C. H. Pierce . $5.00 Autumn Glory . . . 5.00 Pennsylvania . . . 6.00 Mrs. H. Weeks . . 3.00 | Merrv Christmas . 8.00 Golden Wedding . , 4.00 I Wm.'H. Lincoln. . 3.00 Siveus. ... 300 I Mrs. S. T. Murdoch 3.00 Golden Plume , . . 3.00 E. Dailledouze . . . 3.00 Major Bonnaffon . 3.00 | H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. Acalypha Sanded.... HEADQUARTERS STOCK. 3-iuch, strong dozen, $3.00. 4-inch, strong dozen, .$5.00. Write for price on large lots. CHICAGO. Yaughan's Seed Store, newyork. 84-86 Randolph St. 14 Barclay St. WANTED 580 ADIANTUM CUNEATUM. POEHLMANN BROS., Morion Grove, III. FOR SALE. Palmsanj Decorative Plants All sizes, and at all seasons. p O.BOX78, A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point. Queensborough, NEW YORK. N. Y. Palms § Ferns. Fine home grown, sturdy stock, grown cool, and free from disease. Write for prices. J. B. HEISS, The Exotic Nurseries. DAYTON, OHIO. 35,000 PRIMULAS. „„ Chinese :'nHl^.i^.•s, ^ill^;l.• $2.00 Obcouica t;raudillor;i :.'.S0 rosea 3 00 Forbesi "Baby Primrose" 4-00 Smila.\ $5 00 per 1000, .76 Asparatjus Sprinseril 4.00 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM. Delaware Ohio. Never Fail lr^\?eHoff Some Things YOU WANT. Per 10« ASTER, Comet, white, pink, carmine, 2-inch, - - $1.00 VERBENA, mixed colors only, 2-inch, - - - 2.00 AGERATUM, white, 3 1-2 in. pots, strong, - . . 3,00 CASH PLEASE. EDWARD B. JACKSDN. ^^tffgg^"- Vegetable Plants CELEBY—White Plume, Golden Self-Blanch- infj, New Rose and other varieties, strong plants, 15c per 100; $1.00 per 1000. If by mail, add 10c per 100. CABBAGE— H. Succession, Early Summer, Flat Dutch, Drumhead Savoy and other varieties,' strooK field plants, 15o per 100: $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 per 10,000. It by mail, add 10c per 100. TOMATO — Livingston's Stone, Favorite, Beauty and lirunton's Best, field-Erown, 15c per 100: $1.00 per 1000; $8.60 per 10,000. If by mail, add 10c per 100. CHBYSANTHEMVaiS—In good var., from 21/2-inch pots, $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. t^~SEND FOR Price List. R. VINCENT, Jr. & SON, White Marsii, Md. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII Seedlings from soil with fine tubers for 3-inch pots. Bv mail, and we pay postage, $3.00 per 100. See our Carnation and Golden Gate adrerttaements. send for circular. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, D. C. nCDAU|||UC line large plants in bloom.' UtnAniUmOi Dbl. Grant and Mrs. Pollock, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Golden Bedder and Verschaffeltii COLEUS, $1.50 per 100, $15.00 per lOUO. Mixed COLEUS. $1.2.i per ICO, $12.00 per lOOO. IRESINE. -'-in . $1.50 per 100. *LTERNANTHERA. '.iy-in., 2 var., $1.50 per 100. ASPARAGUS ROOTS, 2 vrs., 50c per 100; $4 per 1000. SMILAX SEEDLINGS, good strong roots from flats, ■Xm- iM-r 100; $3.00 1..T 1000. B. I. HART, Mgr., Box 244, Hackettstown, N. J. 1200 SMILAX PLANTS from 2and2!4-in.pots, stocky, fine plants, $10. 400 MIXED CANNAS from 3 and 4-in. pots, splendid plants, $4 per 100. C^^^CASH WITH ORDER. O. L. BAIRD, = Dixon, 111. 20,000 Smilax, from flats, per lOOperlOOO strong bulbs $0.50 $ 3.00 10,000 Smilax. strong 2;4, 1.50 10.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 5.00 fle^o/j/as, 10 varieties, 2)4: & 3-in. 1.50 12 CO Primula Obconica 2% 2 00 18 00 Coleus, 10 good bedders 2"4' 1.50 12.00 THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.. Morris, III. SPECIALTIES — ROSES, from 3-lnob potB. CARNATIONS, for fall delivery. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prices low. Send for list. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKILI.. N. Y. Florists' Stock for Bedding AlteriuuUheru, Coleus. Genuiiuios, Fansies, Daisies, Verbenas, Fuchsias, Salvias, etc., etc. AVrite for prices. Florists when in Milwaukee are in- vited to look over our stock. ARCHIE MIDDLEMA8S, IOI9For«st Home Ave., MILWAUKEE, WIS. iSgg. The American Florist. 1401 Orange, N. J. At the monthly meeting of the New Jersey Floricultural Society in Orange, John N. May, who had been announced, failing to appear, the society took up the subject of asparagus at the request of a member who had encountered diffi- culties in its treatment. The floral dis- play of the evening consisted of a mag- nificent showing of Cattleya gigas made by the president, Peter Duff, and a vari- ety of new paionies, labeled, contributed by J. Q: Williams, of Montclair. The society adjourned until October, when it will celebrate its fifth anniversary. This region has passed through the ordeal of a severe drought. J. C.Williams reports total loss of his strawberry crop. A. D. Rose has taken up his Montclair work and is hustling. W. A. Manda is very busy with landscape work. Joseph A. Manda reports an increased interest in orchids. J. B. D. Holyoke, Mass. E. H. Rowland and E. D. Shaw were among the leading exhibitors at the annual rose show of the Holyoke Horti- cultural Society, which was eminently successful. More than 2000 rose blooms were exhibited, as well as hundreds of palms, ferns and flowering plants. The collection of ferns exhibited by Mr. Can- ning, gardener at Smith College, attracted much attention. Maborn, N. J. Emerson C. McPadden, at Short Hills, has a fine stock of ferns and plants, reporting a prosperous season. George Clark has erected another 83- foot house in Taylor street and is doing well. Andrew Harth has a fine place, five houses covering about 12,000 feet, but will not extend it as the land has become too valuable for greenhouse purposes. A. H. Shenandoah, Ia. — O. B. Stevens is adding considerably to his range and is building his new houses with butted glass. Lake Geneva, Wis.— W. P. Longland and George S. Holmes have dissolved partnership, the former retiring from the business. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Cycas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 60. 52. S4 and 66 N 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. A, HERRMANN Manufac- turer Send for a price list. 404-406-408-4 10-4 12 E. 34th St , NEW YORK ■S Florists' Supplies Now Ready! The American Florist Company's.. seirmen & Seeds- men of the United States and Canada. Price Two Dollars. In Flexible Leather Binding, Three Dollars AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY^Jt 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. JALL UP-TO-DATE FLORISTS | I Use our UNEXCELLED WHEAT SHEAVES, whyi % Because we are the largest Importers, and Manufac- ^ ture more Sheaves than all others. Our prepared S3Q0 I or Cycas Palm leaves cannot be equaled; we have them 3 in the Dull finish (which is the most natural) or in the 1 Glazed if desired. There is money made in using our ^ supplies, we are direct Importers and Manufacturers, 1 therefore in a position to supply your wants, price and i quality always taken into consideration. Your orders shall I have our personal attention. Catalogue for the asking. I WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR THE FOLLOWING ; Cape Flowers (new crop), Immortelles, Pot Cavers, Chenille, Foil, Doves, Baskets, Iron Plant Stands Plateaux, Wire, Pins, etc., etc. M.RICE&CO. Importers and Manufacturers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 25 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. ESTABUSHED 1866 EMILSTEFFENS> SUCC.™ NSTEFFENS. "">STErFENSBR05. Boston Florist Letter Go. MANUFACTtTRERS OF FLORISTS' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and vapt ntshedt 18x30x1^ made in two sections* one for each size letter, Grlven away with first order of 600 letters. Block Letters. 1 M or 2-lnch size, per 100, $2.00. Script Letters, %\.. Faatener with each letter or word. Used by leadlnKflorlBts everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florlata and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawlpv St.. BOSTON, MASS. The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Read what some of our best growers say con- cerning It: BxTTFALO, N. T., Jan. 13, 1899. THERON Parker. Esq :— Dear Sir:— Your "Model" Carnation Support la the best thing I have yet tried In fact. It is abr ut Ideal 1 used It thla winter on Scott, Kloka Hi^l. Mrs. Bkadt and GENESEE. The principle Is perfect, but experience may teach ua that In some varieties, for Inatance Daybreak, the lower ring might with advan- if I could afford the first cost at once I would not think of using anything but the "Model." very Resp'y, Wm. Scott. Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write for prices THE nODEL PLANT 5TAKE CO., 22 norton Street. - - Brooklyn. N.V. John Conley & Son, Manafactorers of 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET. ..RUBBER HOSE.. for Florists, Seedsmen, ^^ Nurserymen, Oardeners, ttc. ^-in. special hose |20.00 per 100 ft. 3^-in., 7 ply 15.00 per 100 ft. j{-\n., 5 ply 12.50 per 100 ft. '/i-'m., 7 ply 12.50 per 100 ft. 34" -in., 4 ply 10.00 per 100 ft. >^-in., 4 and 5 ply lO.CO per 100 ft. Made in 25-ft. or 50-tt. lengths. CoupliPRS attached, ready for use. MANUrACTlRERS' RIBBER CO., J^ 45 Vesey St.. NEW YORK CITY. Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON. OHIO. Louisviat Spirit Cured tobacco co louisv/ue. Mr 1402 The American Florist. June 2/f, New Haven, Conn, Business has taken a decided drop since Memorial Day and now all the local florists have to look forward to is the Yale commencement, which is the last week of this month. There was a very large decoration by Champion at the Stoddard-Butterworth wedding. F. S. Piatt reports seed business about over and has commenced to close at G p. m. The early closing movement will be inaugurated July 1 among all the craft and we hope Friday p. m. also. Alexander Frazer, formerly grower for Robert Veitch & Son at their Westville greenhouses, has taken charge of the greenhouses on the Camp estate. Local growers are commencing to throw out their old roses and replace them with young stock, which makes good roses very scarce. G. H. Shiremanstown, Pa.— John F. Rupp finds trade very good. A few days ago he presented a basket ol twenty assorted bedding plants to each of thirty-two expressmen, baggagemen, conductors and brakemen on his shipping road, rie finds that it pays to treat the men to flowering plants occasionally as they are very fond of flowers and the courtesy increases theirattentionandthe efficiency of the service. 1«3 * I f IT COSTS 4 CENTS FOR EACH 600 FEET OF i -9 FLOOR SPACE s^ T ' ^1 f t I HIKOTEEi DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE r PLANTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT HORISTS- USED FOR FUMIGATION OR SPRAYING INDOORS C„ OUT- 200 LBS. or TOBACCO IN ONE PINT OF HIKOTFCN 1 SOID BY SEEDSMtN CIRCUIAR FREE-i I 3KABCURA DIPCO.CniCACO. i Quickly Docs it. w '■jtbm^ii-jmsitm-^-w^'m. ^me^ "NICOMITE"! (PATENT.) Vapor Insecticide. A Certain Killer of RED SPIDER, GREENFLY and Other Insect Pests. THE TOBACCO WAREHOUSING AND TRADING CO., — Sold by Seedsmen. LOUISVILLE. KY. FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. A SPECIALTY STANDARD POTS List and SAMPLES PRBB. I C CUfAUU'C CnilC P.O. Box 78, J. bi onAnn 0 ouno, Minneapolis, minn. Standard.?' .s' T^ J FLOWER IrOvS If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us ; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets N. E. WASHINGTON, D. C. ^k^i^i^i^^%^u^^i^i^i#^^^^^^k^i^^^^^^^^^^^^9 The Right Cypress for Greenhouse Material. Have you heard of Cypress Greenhouse Material that has not been satisfac- tory ? If you have it does not follow that Cypress is not the best lumber to use. There is White Cypress, Yellow Cypress and Red Cypress; there is Cypress that grows on the high lands and Cypress that grows in the swamps. , All of these different kinds are not suitable for greenhouse purposes. Do you know which kind is best and do you know that kind when you see it ? If not you would better buy from those that do know and will deliver exactly what they sell. We introduced Cypress for greenhouse construction and pushed it to the front. We know all about it. For fifteen years we have made a specialty of furnishing it, and during this time we have built up a reputation that we can not afford to jeop- ardize. We send out the best only. Write for Circul; or Estimates. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. i^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^M^^^^^^^^^^^r* WHEELER-STENZEL CO. IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF- Make your contracts for next season now. We can deliver to any part of the country and Save You Money Greenhouse Glass 72 Sudbury St., BOSTON, MASS. IRON RESERVOIR VASES AND = IRON LAWN SETTEES. For Lawns and Cemeteries. Mcdonald bros. m'oVai,'oH.o. Send fob Ouk 1899 Catalogue. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate | Price per crate 1S€0 2'ln. pots In crate, M. 88l 120 7-ln. pots In crate, U 20 1600 2« " •• 5.25 60 8 " " 3.00 1500 2)J " ■• 6.00 48 a " " 3 60 1000 3 " " 5 00 4810 " " 4.80 800 3!^ " " 5.80 24 11 " " 3.60 144 1 BI6 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. llanKlnK Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. 10 per cent for cash with order. Address HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. AUGUST ROLKBR & SONS. New York Agents, 63 DKT 8TRBBT. NEW YORK CITT. Made by Standard Pots Good Railroad^ Facilities KELLER BROS. Special Attention Given to '~~~^^^~^^~'^"~~ Mail Orders, and Special NORRISTOWN, PA. Sizes Made to Order. Price Lists Furnished on Application. STANDARD FLOWER POTS m in 2 in 2K in FIRST Quality. Cream Color. , per 1000.. $2 40 j 3^ in., per 1000, $ 4 95 .. 2 75 4 in., " 6 20 .. 3 35 5 in., " 10 80 .. 4 70 I 6 in., " 16 60 Packages extra. IILWAUKEE, WIS. C. HENNECKECO."" BRANCH WAREHOUSES: Kearney and Westside Avei,, Jersey City, N. J. lackson Av. & Pearion St., Long Island City, N. Y. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANTTPACTITRBRS OF Flower Pots. Before buying write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrightwood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDB BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZAUIA P0T8. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT. MICH., Rep. 490 HOWARD ST. An advertiser feels better wlien he knows he is getting direct returns for his monej'. Mention the American Florist. i8gg. The American Florist. 1403 Racine, Wis. Mrs. C. W. Pike has removed from 408 Main street to her new building at 506 Wisconsin street. The structure has been remodeled from top to bottom and in the basement has been arranged a pretty and attractive flower store, the only exclusive floral establishment in the city. The room is conveniently designed and fin- ished in clear white, giving the surround- ings a beautiful effect. Mrs. Pike has the distinction of being the lady who first worked the floral business here up to a high standard and it is her intention to give the people of Racine a place second to no other in southern Wisconsm. Critics who have visited the little store are loud in their praises of the exquisite tiste in the arrangements. TouGHKENAMON, Pa.— Joseph Philips has gone into partnership with Wm. Sharpless. MoNTPELlER, Vt.— Owing to ill health Miss L. Wilson, who has been conduct- ing a flower store here, as a branch of her father's business in Burlington, will close out on July 1 and return to Bur- lington. Macomb, III. — Each of the three floral establishments here, Thornton & Russell, S. T. Danley, and the College Hill Green- houses, have been given a portion of the order for beautifying the city park and it is expected that the results of the natural rivalry will be excellent. the; Gardeners' Chronicle. A Weekly Illustrated Journal. Established 1841. The "GAKDENERS' CIIRONICLB" has been FOR OVBR Ftfty Years the Leading Journal of Ub olaBS. 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J Htewaut. b" Bromfleld St . BOBton, lass, secretary; 11 B. Beatty, Oil City. Pa, treasurer. The fifteenth annual nieetlni! will be held at Detroit. Mich., August 15. IB. 17 and 18. 1899. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual Omventlon at Buffalo. February, igOO. Albert M Uerr. lAncaeter. Pa , Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. THIS ISSUE 28 PAGES WITH COVER. CO/^ TENTS. Park and OutJoor Art Association IJC.t — Relation of reservoirs to parks 1105 — Park nomenclature ;md accounts 140'i President Loring (portrait) H06 The culture ot hydrangeas (illus.) 1106 Notes on crotons (illus.) 1107 Florists the pioneers ol trade llOs Greenhouse construction 1408 New York 1408 Philadelphia 1409 Boston 1410 St. Louis 1410 Chicago 1410 Denver Ill 1 Providence 1411 Detroit hotel rates. 141'- St. Petersburge-\hibitinn 141:i Convention preparations at Detroit 1412 (jreenhouse building 141- When to advertise 1412 Brick or tile Hue 1413 Heating problems i 1413 Obituary— J. S. Allen 1412 — .James Bean 1413 —Mrs. A. Lambert 1413 Pittsburg 1114 The seed trade 1418 Abolish the government seed distribution . . 1418 St. Paul 1418 The nursery trade 1420 A correction 11-0 Heating-house for vegetables 1420 Detroit 1420 Decatur, 111 1420 Our pastimes— New York pastimes 1422 —The Chicago record . . , 1422 — ,Philadelphia pastimes 1422 -Interest slackening at Denver 1422 Indianapolis 1422 Brooklyn 1424 Worcester, Mass 142fi Nashua, N. H 1427 Brooklyn, N. V.— The Model Plant Stake Co. has removed from 22 Morton street to 226 North Ninth street. Park and Outdoor Art Association. When President Charles M. Loring, of Minneapolis, called the .American Park and Outdoor Art Association to order at the Hotel Cadillac, Detroit, for its annual three days meeting, which this year occurred June 27 to 29, he faced an assemblage of rather greater size than has been recorded in the past. Those present represented the most advanced thought upon outdoor decorative art and were representative of the country ironi the Atlantic to the Mississippi, from Minneapolis to New Orleans. Hon. \Vm. C. Maybury, Mayor of Detroit, welcomed the association and President Loring responded, after which the work of the convention was taken up, the secretary and treasurer presenting annual reports which were lull of good cheer. The iollowing topics were dis- cussed: "Boston Common," by E. J. Parker, (juincy, HI. "The Relation of Reservoirs to Public Parks," by F. L. Olmsted, Jr., Brookline, Mass. "The Parks and the People," by R. J. Coryell, Detroit. "Finger Boards and View Points," by C. W. Garfield, Grand Rapids, Mich. "Outdoor Art in School and College Grounds," by Prof. W. J. Beal, Lansing, Mich. "The Improvement of Factory and Home Grounds," paper by J. H. McFar- land, read by Secretary Manning, fol- lowed by J. II. Patterson, E L. Shuey and W. A. Sinclair, Dayton, O. "Park Landscapes," by Geo. R. King, Cambridge, Mass. "Park Nomenclature and Accounts," paper by G. A. Parker, flartford. Conn., read by Secretary Manning. Between the sessions there were various diversions, including trolley rides to various points of interest, a steamer ride to St. Clair flats and a visit to the Art Museum, where Prof. A. H. Griffith, the director, discussed "A City's Debt to its Citizens." A number of the papers were finely illustrated with the stereopticon, which gave them added interest. The following officers were chosen, nearly all being re elections: President, Charles M. Loring, Minne- apolis. Vice-presidents, Thomas H. McBride, Iowa City, la., Louis Woolverton, Grimsby, Ont.; John C. Olmsted, Brook line, Mass.; E. J. Parker, Quincy, 111.; Lewis Johnson, New Orleans, La.; M. L. Moore, Toledo, O. Secretary, Warren H. Manning, Boston. Treasurer, O. C. Simonds, Chicago. Various committees were named, among them those on Park Census and Auditing, on Checking Abuses of .Adver- tising, on Prizes for Home Grounds and on Finance. A committee to co-operate with the Pan-American Exposition at Buflalo in 1901 will be appointed as will one on Park Nomenclature and Accounts as suggested by Superintendent G. A. Parker, of Hartford, Conn. The association voted to meet in Chicago in June, 1900, and in Toledo, Ohio, in 1902; no city has been selected for the sessions of 1901. RELATION OF RESERVOIRS TO PARKS. The paper on the relation of reservoirs to public parks, presented by F. L. Olm- sted, Jr., of Brookline, Mass., is given herewith, much condensed: "Aconsiderablepart of the wasteinthe management of municipal undertakings is due to lack of proper co- operation between different departments of city government. It is to the lack of such co-operation between those in charge of parks and those in charge of reservoirs that I wish to draw attention. "The value to the public of a sheet of water with a proper setting is well rec- ognized and is evidenced by the sums of money spent on park lakes. All reser- voirs have the sheet of water, but most of them lack the proper setting, to the manifest depreciation of their recreative value. A building stone may be beauti- ful in color and texture, yet it will give greater enjoyment if its color and texture are absorbed in the general effect of a well designed building. In the same way, if the water surface of a reservoir be given an outline and setting such as to bring out its full recreative value, the reservoir and its enclosure may act as a park as well, and thereby give a double return upon the tax payers' investment. "One of the greatest obstacles to the pleasing treatment of distributing reser- voirs lies in the fact that they are often perched on narrow hill tops, so that any breadth of framing landscape is impossi- ble. In such cases any attempt to sim- ulate a natural pond is foolish, and a frankly architectural treatment should be adopted. Where the space is not so restricted, and where the ground rises above the water on some sides, the choice of treatment is wider and the chances for going astray are more varied. The out- line of such a reservoir is determined in its general features by the topography, but in detail by numerous engineering considerations. The resulting outline is almost always irregular in its general 1406 The American Florist. July form, but is bounded by a series of straight lines and circular arcs, so hard, formal and precise in character as to call attention to the lack of any formality or symmetry in the outline, making a disa- greeable combination of formal execution with informal plans. The combination of tangents and radial curves is apt to produce an outline ugly in itself, as well as more conspicuous than an outline of irregular lines. "The formal paving of reservoir banks to protect them from waves is in some cases an unnecessary expense, as well as being ugly, and serving further to render precise and definite a shapeless outline. The bottom must rise steeply to the water level, because vegetable impurities grow in shallow water, but in cases where the water level of the reservoir remains nearly constant, as happens in many distributing reservoirs, this steep slope may be eased off just below the water surface, so as to form a gently sloping beach of gravel, which will stand without any paving. This is in eifect nature's method of meeting the problem of wave evasion, and there is no cleaner shore than a beach of moving sand or pebbles kept stirred up by the waves." The grading of reservoir embankments was briefly touched upon with an exam- ple in which, at the suggestion of a land- scape architect, hill-like ridges not hav- ing a level top were substituted for the usual straight dykes connecting hills around a reservoir site, without any increase of cost. The case of Fresh Pond, in Cambridge, Mass., was then taken up with maps and illustrations. A pond with some boggy and some steep margins was there made into a reservoir. The mechanical method of running a roadway right around the edge of the reservoir was adopted, regardless of the natural growths on the headlands, which were cut away to the great injury of the scenery. In a plan for further development prepared by land- scape architects, a path was substituted at the base of the headlands and the drive carried up to their tops instead and a number of other changes and improve- ments suggested. "As to planting on the margin of a res- ervoir, the objection is often made that the leaves dropping into the water tend to discolor it and give it a bad taste. As a matter of fact, the best water sheds for collecting drinking water are those cov- ered by woods, and in most cases surface water gets into the distant collecting basins of a water system after soaking through dead leaves, to such an extent that the small amount that can fall from a few trees around the distributing reser- voir is negligible. Moreover, trees grow- ing along the edge of the reservoir offer a net work of twigs which stop the dead leaves blowing along the ground from neighboring trees, and actually reduce the number of leaves getting into the water, while vastly improving the ap- pearance of the shores. "The upshot isthatsinceareservoircan be made to serve the subordinate purpose of being a park as well as holding water, it is apt to be a waste of the taxpayers' money not to take full advantage ot this fact, and put the expert adviser of the park commission into consultation with the hydraulic engineer in charge of the reservoir at the beginning of his work." PARK NOMENCLATURE AND ACCOUNTS. The principal points of this paper, by G. A. Parker, of Hartford, Conn., are covered in the following summary: "Because the modern park is yet so young, there has not until now been any real demand for words to describe it. And yet park work embodies all arts, and thus may become the greatest. Like painting, it depends on lines and colors; like sculpture, it is governed by form, shadows and proportion, and like archi- tecture, it must be builded. It influences the heart as music does, and thoughts can be expressed in landscape and clearly understood, for nature speaks a universal language. But we are still in the a b c of this mode of speech, just beginning to interpret that plot of ground to be made into a park and to write into it that which will make every human being bet- ter for having been in its presence. "Our park reports are poverty stricken in all that relates to what the park is, due almost entirely to a want of terms and words which specially mean just what would be said. These reports would CHARLES M. LORING, Pres. Americiin Park and Outdoor Art Association. be far more comprehensible and edifying to all if a vocabulary of expression could be agreed upon and put to general use. But such words and terms cannot be forged at will; they must grow. Their growth should be watched by someone who will give guidance and record them as found, and I would suggest that a committee be appointed to note the appearance of desirable words and terrcs, and present them for consideration at our annual meeting and submit them for publication in the annual report. "As to the subject of paik accounts, these would be rendered of much more importance and value for comparison, if the park boards could fix upon sortie common method of keeping their accounts, and I suggest that this asso- ciation appoint a committee to present a form of accounts applicable to park work, that a statistician be appointed to prepare a table each year to be published in the annual report of park work for the year." President Loring. Charles M. Loring, whose horticul- tural endeavors have for the second time won him the presidency of the American Park and Outdoor Art Association, is one of the substantial business men of Minneapolis. Mr. Loring was born in Portland, Me., November 13, ISS.T, and acquired his education in the public schools of that city. His father was the captain of a vessel of the merchant marine, and in his youth the son accom- panied him upon many voyages. In 18r>."i Mr. Loring married and moved to Chicago, going thence to Minneapolis in ISiiO and engaging in general merchan- dizing under the name of Fletcher & Lor- ing, subsequently large manufacturers of flour. He was at one time president of the Minneapolis Board of Trade, served four terms as president of the Chamber of Commerce, declining a reelection, and was for eleven years president ot the North American Telegraph Company, a position which he resigned two years ago. Mr. Loring did his first work for horti- culture in 186."), by inducing the city authorities to improve a small triangular piece of ground in the center of the city. In 1870 an improvement association was organized of which he was elected presi- dent. For many years he labored to secure an act of the legislature to author- ize the organization of a Board of Park Commissioners, and, when successful in 1883, he was made president of the board, a position which he held until 1S94-, when he resigned because of his ownership of a large tract of land which would be benefited by a contemplated action of the board. Mr. Loring has seen Minneapolis grow from a town of 2,"00 inhabitants to a city of over 200,000, and to his efforts may be cred- ited a large part of its beauty. While he has not delved in the soil, few men have done more in the interest of good horti- culture. The Culture of Hydrangeas. Regarding the culture of hydrangeas, I will try to give the particulars. We had five plants, each of which was four and one half feet in diameter, and each head of bloom measured eight to nine inches in diameter. They were twenty- four inches high from bottom of pot to the center blooms. When done blooming, I prune back to within two eyes of last year's wood and plant them outside in a border rich in well rotted cow manure and bone meal; the loam is rather heavy. They are watered abundantly every day, giving each plant a thorough soaking. The soil about them is kept well cultivated, keeping all weeds down, and every third week a litMe soil is drawn towards the crown of the plant. This encourages root action near the surface, which also encourages strong growths from the base of the plant, and by keeping the soil stirred and well watered, the roots are protected from the sun during the hot months of July and August. In the lat- ter month they need an abundance of water. The last week in September they were potted into 12-inch pots and placed in partial shade until thej' had recovered from the lifting, after which they were exposed to the full sun, taking the neces- sary precaution to set each plant on bricks; this keeps the worms out, and protects the drainage. I use plenty of drainage in potting and a heavj' loam with bone meal, powdered charcoal, well rotted cow manure, and just a sprinkle of pulverized sheep manure. After the plants lose their foliage naturally, 1 place them in a cold frame, only watering about once a week. The last week in December they are brought into the greenhouse, and placed under a bench where there are no pipes near them. Burlap is used to keep them dark, and the plants are syringed overhead until i8gg. The American Florist. 1407 HYDRANGEAS IN 12-INCH POTS. the buds begin to swell. When they have two leaves well developed I bring them to the light and, feeling sure the drainage is all right, I soak them well with water until it runs through. Then I allow them to nearly dry out afterwards and water moderately. In a week or so I give them a weak solution of lime water and soot, taking care not to use the same too soon. To prepare the above solution I take a 5-inch pot of soot and the same quantity of air-slaked lime to twenty-two gallons of water, keep it covered and do not use it for three weeks. Every other week I give the hydrangeas liquid cow manure, and feed with these two fertilizers until the flowers begin to show color, then stop entirely. By inserting the stakes to the plants early, they can be shaped much better, and we try to keep them from growing tall. My opinion is, the liberal summer treatment given in the way of abundance of water, etc., is the secret in successful hydrangea culture. The plants from which the accompany- ing illustration was made were three years old. They were in ruU bloom at iJaster and when the photograph was taken, which was about three weeks afterwards, they were still in excellent condition. E. W. C. Notes on Crotons. In commenting on the recent Temple flower show in London the editor of the Gardener's Chronicle remarks the fact that not one group of codiaeums (or cro- tons) were on exhibition there, and says that this is the more remarkable because there is scarcely a garden in the country that has a hothouse where some of these plants may not be seen. From this statement we may draw the inference that there are some points of similarity between the London flower shows and many of those held in various portions of our own country, for while we have grand displays of chrysanthe- mums, carnations and roses, and occa- sionally notable exhibits of orchids, ferns and groups of miscellaneous plants, yet collections of specimen crotons are few and far between. While there is a com- mercial side to be taken into considera- tion in the arrangement of schedules, yet it would seem that our flower shows should be leaders of opinion rather than simply followers of fashion. But to return to our subject, this appa- rent neglect of 'a very beautiful family of plants cannot be laid to any special diffi- culty in growing them, for few foliage plants are more responsive to liberal treatment than are the crotons, and given the first requisites of abundant light, heat and moisture their growth is extremely rapid. Beginning with clean cuttings of firm, short-jointed wood taken off in the latter part of the winter, or in fact any time after January 1, and given a warm propagating frame in which to root them, and but little more time will be required for this preliminary operation than would be needed for a batch of ger- anium cuttings. The earliest lots of cuttings are easier to manage if not too large; that is, if made from short side shoots rather than from strong leading shoots, the latter being more readily rooted by the moss- ing method so generally adopted for the topsof Ficus elastica. .\s to the rooting medium for the cuttings various opinions are held bj' different growers, some using pure sand, some a sandy soil, and others, among them the writer, preferring cocoa fiber or a mixture of cocoa fiber and sand. The cuttings should be well watered in and protected from the air during the day, in order to avoid wilting at any time, and should never suffer from lack of moisture. As soon as thecuttings are well rooted, which should be in from three to four weeks, they should be potted into 3-inch pots, kept warm and frequently syringed, and in a few weeks will be ready for another shift, which should be given before the plants show signs of starving. By keeping warm is meant in the case of crotons that they should be grown in a house in which a night temperature of 70° to 72° can be readily maintained, this being supplemented during the day by an additional 10° to 15° of sun heat, and the plants being exposed to the full light. Pinching the shoots should be resorted to from time to time in order to secure a bushy growth and, if the aim be to grow specimenssuitableforexhibition, they should be repotted beforethegrowth receives a check, and if given enough food bushy plants four feet high or more, may be grown in nine or ten months from the cutting. These dimensions will be under- stood to apply to sturdy growing varie- ties, such asC. Evansianus, C. Hillianum, C. Dayspriug and C. Queen Victoria. Regarding soil it may be said that cro- tons are voracious feeders, and a good turfy loam well mixed with dry cow manure makes a reliable basis, the manure being used in the proportion of one part to four of soil, If the soil is largely composed of clay some sand may be added, and a good sprinkling of bone dust in the compost will also be appre- ciated by the plants. Some of the com- mercial fertilizers give goodl'results in croton growing, but the composition of soils being so variable it is wise for the grower to proceed cautiously in this direction, and to do some careful experi- menting on a few plants first, rather than to risk his whole stock by the injudicious use of a new fertilizer. Now a word or two as to the utility of crotons from a commercial point of view, they having been alluded to simply from an exhibition standpoint thus far. 1408 The American Florist. July The use of crotons as bedding plants is one of the developments of late years, and while this may not be entirely satis- factory in all portions ot our great coun- try, yet there is a wide area of the east, south of New York, in which fine results have been had from the outdoor use of these plants. Of course it is well under- stood that crotons to be used in this wav must undergo a course of prepara- tion, or hardening off, before planting out, for a plant taken from a close green- house and planted in the open ground to be exposed to the drying winds of early summer is bound to suffer. And as a plant for the retail florists' store some opening has been found for the croton, even though it cannot be compared with an aspidistra for endurance, the opin- ion having been expressed that a nicely colored croton will make a more attract- ive and more lasting display in the win- dow of a residence than is made by a bunch of cut flowers of corresponding cost. As to varieties it may almost be said that their name is legion, for in addition to the species and probably natural hybrids that have been introduced from the East Indies in great numbers, the hybridizers have been at work both in Europe and America, and in consequence it becomes harder each year to pick out a lirnited number of varieties and to say they are the best. The following brief list, however, includes some of the best and most distinct forms, and contains some from each of the chief divisions, namely, the broad leaved sorts, those with long and narrow foliage, and also some from the trilobed section, among the latter being C. Disraeli and C. Earl Derby, which old growers will remember ■were among the first introductions in the trilobed section: Hanburyanus, Reedii, Alexander III., Illustris, Gloriosum, Majesticum, C. Dayspring, Rothschild, Triumphans, Weismannii, Evansianus, Disraeli, Earl Derby, Cronstadtii and Angustifolium. The foregoing are all strong growers and present sufficient variety for ordinary purposes. In order to give a better idea of some of the later introductions, we present herewith illustrations ol two particularly good forms, viz., C. Hanburyanus andC. Lord Belhaven. W. H. Taplin. Florists the Pioneers of Trade. The gradual invasion of the uptown districts by storekeepers is a potent fact to any one who walks about New York with his eyes open. What is less gener- ally known is that somehow or other this invasion is always headed by the florist. He is the pioneer of trade before which society retreats into its fastnesses on upper Fifth avenue. Riverside Park and even beyond the city limits. No sooner is the first floor of a block on Lex- ington, Madison or Fifth avenue won over to business than a florist's store is the first to open and usually the first to close. The owner of the property is glad enough to rent his rooms to a dealer in flowers because his presence suggests the neighborhood of wealth and fashion and forms a pleasant intervening bridge over which a residential quarter may pass without too great a loss of respect into the full horrors of drug stores, bicycle repairing shops and saloons. A fashion- able district may fairly be held to retain its peculiar flavor so long as the only sign of commerce within its borders is a neat little window bright with roses and geraniums. Its advent may be the first symptom of a final descent into the morass of mere trade, but in itself a flower store has a gratifying air of luxury and a-stheticism not necessarily deroga- tory to the exclusiveness of its new sur- roundings. One might hazard that in virtue of these qualities a florist gets some preference shown him in the matter of rent. It is, at any rate, remarkable that of the hundred and one flower shops that are opened every year to herald in fresh territorial victories gained by trade at the expense of society, barely one lasts longer than six weeks. They arrive, and for a while make a brave display, consid- ering the presumably small capital behind them; then disappear to make way for serious business. Their usefulness seems to be in their fascination as a decoy to the more regular branches of commerce. Evidently, in New York trade follows the flower, and this, after all, is as it should be, for there is no city in the world where flowers play a greater part in the ex- changes of social life or fetch higher prices than here. — New York Sun. OROTON HANBURYANUS. Greenhouse Construction. Ed. Am. Florist: — We are just getting up plans and figures on three new green- houses which we want to erect this sum- mer and as there are a good many little details that are perplexing to us, owing to lack of experience, and on which we would like to get advice, we venture to ask you to answer the following ques- tions. We would like to grow flowers for cutting during the heat of summer; we can not grow thfm in the open ground: 1. What size of glass is the most econ- omical, IJ' inch or 16-inch? 2. What objection, if any, is there to butted glass, and is this method of glaz- ing increasing or decreasing? 3. Woiild it be cheaper persquare foot to build a house 25 feet wide than one IS feet in width for growing roses and carnations? 4. State the best size for ventilators and whether they should be continuous or otherwise? Should both sides of the houses be ventilated? Would side-wall ventilation be necessary? B. Arkansas. 1. Fourteen-inch glass is less expensive, but for most crops 16-ineh is more desir- able and more commonly- used. 2. Unless the glass is even and care- fully laid there is trouble from drip. The use of butted glass is increasing. 3. The relative cost of houses 25 feet will be less than that of 18-foot houses, and this width is generally preferred for carnations. Many growers have had good results with roses in wide houses. 4. I'se 30-inch continuous ventilators on both sides of the ridge. At least one row of ventilators in the side of the house will be desirable, especially for car- nations. L. R. Taft. New York. COMMITTEE WORK PREPARATORY TO SECURI.\G NEXT YEAR'S CONVENTION. — STATE .\ND MUNICIPALOFFICIALS TO JOIN IN THE INVITATION TO THE SOCIETY. — FUNDS NOT LACKING.— STATE OF TRADE. — A MARRIAGE, A REMOVAL, AN ACCI- DENT, AN E.KCIRSION AND A NEW STORE. The committee of the New York Flo- rists'Club on S. A. F. matters, held a meeting on Monday afternoon which was well attended and developed much enthusiasm. Sub-committees were ap- pointed to wait upon the governor of the state, the mayor of the city and the business men's association and secure their co-operation in theinvitation which i8gg. The American Florist. 1409 CROTON LORD BELHAVEN. IS to be extended to the S. A. F. at Detroit to hold its convention in 1900 in this city. The committee is assured that there will be no lack of funds necessary to carry out the elaborate plans which will be perfected to make the 1900 con- vention the most important event up to date in the history of American floricul- ture. The cut flower business has made rather a poor record here for the month of June, there being at all times a surplus of stock in all lines and a very light demand, with the natural consequence of very low returns for growers and loss of considerable stock. Carnations have been down to a lower figure, quality con- sidered, than ever before. At present the daily receipts are shortening up rapidly and after this week will quickly assume the usual summer proportions and con- ditions. Very little activity is seen in the retail stores, a trip by the writer on Tuesday afternoon, taking in a glimpse pf all the prominent places from Twenty- fifth street to Fifty-ninth street, disclos- ing but one florist at work on an order. Dark red roses are generally called for but hard to get in acceptable quality. J. N. May is just recovering from a severe injury to his knee caused by a fall from a bench during repairs which he is making. He has two of his older houses now in one, making a fine wide house and adding about thirty feet to the length. The Rosehill Flower Mart, a branch of the establishment of F. B. Mills, of Rose- hill, X. Y., has been opened at 32 West Twenty-ninth street under the manage- ment of J. McCormick. Wholesale and retail seeds, flowers and plants in gen- eral stock will be handled. W. A. Bridgeman, formerly manager for the Bridgeman Company, is now with J. H. Small & Sons at Hr,.3 Broad- way. Mr. Bridgeman has few rivals in decorative work. W. H. Gunther is enlarging his whole- sale store and making improvements which will increase his capacity for vio- lets next winter in proportion equal to the increase in growers up the Hudson. Adolph E. Asmus, of the New York Cut Flower establishment, son of Ernst Asmus, was married to Miss Elsie Keener, at Union, N. J., on June 21. W. L. Smith, the Aurora, 111., plants- man, is a New Yp^k visitor thisy.fpj^^ J. J. Perkins & Co. have moved across Twenty-ninth street to No. 49, the store formerly occupied by J. M. King. The early closing rule adopted by the wholesalers is much embarrassed by the lack of co-operation on the part of the retailers. The eighth annual excursion of the P. L. Bogart employees will take place on July 12, starting at 8 a. m. Wm. Sears and family sailed for Europe on June 24 and Wm. Burns and family accompanied by Miss Jennie Bums, sail on the Lucania July 1. A. Herrington sailed on June 22. Frank, Charlie, Gus and Joe Millang have just returned from a vacation trip to their birthplace, Lockhaven, Pa. Visitors in town: Thos. D. Candy, Langhorne, Pa., and Julius A. Zinn, Bos- ton, Mass.; Alfred Bunyard, Boston, and C. H. Ricksecker, Linville, N. C. Philadelphia. STATE OF THE MARKET. — METEOR NOW HAS THE CALL.— HIGH PRICES OF BUILD- ING MATERIAL CADSE GROWERS TO DO MUCH FIGURING.— WOES OF THE PALM MEN.— BIG SALES FOR EVERYBODY BUT NO MORE PROFIT THAN USUAL. — FISHER- MEN AND VISITORS. Midsummer dullness has set in a little in advance of the period. The stores are doing but little and can hardly be said to be doing it well, as the material at hand is poor. However, we have all, or many of us, been through or over the same ground quite a number of times and will probably survive until the ships come in the autumn. Meteor roses now have the call in the colored class. This rose is a good all-the- year-round flower, being if anything bet- ter now than in midwinter. S. S. Pen- nock is getting in some dandies, stems twenty-four to thirty inches long, from the Pennock place at Lansdowne; $5 is the price for the best. Kaiserinsand Car- nots are also good and go for from $3 to $4. Carnations sell slowly at $1. Val- ley is at times scarce; price $3 to $4. Smilax at $10 to $15 is plentiful. What we are going to have next year is now the theme. Most of the growers are satisfied with the result of the past season except that they think prices should have been better. This latter is nothing new, however; growers are always after higher prices, but somehow or other the 50 cents a dozen rose men always get all they want and everybody, even to the growers, wonders where they buy them. What is bothering the grow- ers just now, however, is the extremely high price of greenhouse material. Glass is just about 100 per cent higher than it was last year at this time. One inch iron pipe cost a year ago 4cents perfoot; now 10 cents is the price, with prospects of another rise before long. A man hav- ing a boiler to be repaired was given a price on tubes last No vember that brought the cost of the job to $39. He put it ofl until the season was over and now for the same tubes $92 is the lowest figure he can get. Such advances are truly startling and cause a lot of figuring if the specialty is cut flowers before a new house is decided on. With the palm men it is different but they are also in a peculiar position. Most of them have not enough stock to fill their houses and are running around among one another trying to buy some- thing to fill up empty table spaces that never existed before at this season of the year. Much of this vacancy has been caused by department stores selling thou- sands of palrns. Rubbers have been dis- 1410 The American Florist. July /, posed of the past season through the medium of these stores that would have made an overstock and this, together with an increasing shipping trade, is said to account for the deficiency. We have sold a big lot of stock, done more busi- ness than ever before, but the money received is about the same as prices are so much lower. This is the palm man's cry. What a situation! The season for bedding plants was never better, the palm man is sold out and the cut flower grower sold more flowers than ever, but on account of low prices nobody is any the better off. The retailer, the commis- sion men and the department stores who, together with the dear public, have divided the profits, are, however, grate- ful and the growers thus have the satis- faction of knowing that their labor is not altogether lost. M. Rice & Co. will remove in a few days to their new store and commodious warehouse, 918 Filbert street. Business has increased with them to such an extent that more room had to be provided for the new goods being made up and for extensive importations now on their way from Europe. Their new quarters will be in a much more central location. The first two floors will be devoted to offices and show rooms, with the factory occupying the large upper floors. Mrs John Burton has been quite ill, but is, we learn, improving and expects soon to be about. W. J. Baker's illness still keeps him con- fined to the house, although the doctor hopes tohave him out soon. John Westcott and W. P. Craig, of this city, and John N. May and son, of Sum- mit, spent a few days fishing at Ware- town, N. J , the past week. Visitors in town: H. Weber, of Oak- land, Md.; F. Britenbaugh & Bro., of Allegheny, Pa. K. Boston. ANNUAL ROSE AND STRAWBERRY EXHIBI- TION AT HORTICULTURAL HALL. — AN UNFAVORABLE SEASON. — FINE DISPLAY BY MR. WALSH. — SILVER MEDAL FOR JACKSON DAWSON. — NOTABLE EXHIBITS. — FUTURE OF THE WASHINGTON ELM. — PLANT TRADE THE BEST IN MANY YEARS. — CARNATION JOTTINGS.— GARDEN COM- MITTEE GOES VISITING. — A RUNAWAY. — GOSSIP. Had it not been for M. H. Walsh, gar- dener at the J. S. Fay estate at Woods Holl the rose section of the annual rose and strawberry show would have been a total failure this year, owing to the effects of the weather upon outdoor roses in this neighborhood. Mr. Walsh practically filled the upper Horticultural Hall with roses, staging several thou- sands of fine blooms. The only other exhibitor of roses was Mrs. E. M. Gill. Mr. Walsh exhibited some of his new seedlings one of which, a handsome deep crimson flower, received a certificate of merit. Jackson Dawson showed a num- ber of his Wichuraiana crosses of which, one — a cross with Indica carnea — was honored with a silver medal. The flower of this variety is single, but of an intensely brilliant carmine. Another, a double light pink, named Wm. Egan, received a certificate of merit. J. S. Bailey, gardener Wm. Donald, and E. S. Converse, gardener D. F. Roy, contributed handsome groups of foliage plants and from W. P. Winsor and J. E. Rothwell came some fine specimen orchids that served to relieve the otherwisesomewhat monotonous long tables of rose blooms. There were some excellent sweet williams from Mrs. J. L. Gardner, W. N. Craig and W. C. Winter; perennials from Rea Bros., foxgloves from John Jt-ffries and a superb collection of gloxinia flowers from Kenneth Finlayson. T. C. Thurlow was on hand with some fine late pa;onies. A tall well- furnished specimen of Acalypha Sanderi from Wm. Donald attracted perhaps more attention and admiration than any other object in the exhibition. Prof. Sargent, who had been asked to make an examination of the condition of the famous Washington elm at Cam- bridge has made the gratifying report that this tree, for the safety of which much anxiety has been felt, may, with proper care, be made to last for many more years. He recommends certain changes in the grade of thestreet and the surrounding soil which it is understood will be at once put into effect by the Cambridge authorities. The plant trade is now finished for the season and is acknowledged to have been the most prosperous for many years. Many sorts that have heretofore sold for very low prices have brought good figures, even at the auction sales. Salvias have been scarce and in sharp demand. Observant carnation growers about here are particularly pleased with their experience with Frances Joostthis season and this variety is likely to be planted freely for next year. The Lawson is said to have yielded an average of thirty flowers per plant. The dry season we have just passed through does not appear to have done any harm to carnations in the field, which look well all around. Violets, however, have suffered severely and look very unpromising where planted outside. James Bean, a prominent citizen of Medford and former florist of that suburb, died on June 19, aged 77 years. Since 1870 his son George has carried on the business which he established. The garden committee of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society visited the forcing houses of Wm. C. Winter, at Mansfield, on June 15. Mr. Winter is a frequent prize winner at the exhibitions and the visitors enjoyed a rare treat in seeing his well-kept establishment. Julius Zinn, the Beacon street florist, sails for Europe on Wednesday, June 28, on the St. Paul from New York. A herdic horse ran away last Wednes- day on Tremont street and dashed his head through one of Galvin's windows. Wm. W. Edgar is installing a full equipment of electric lights in his green- houses and residence. Jackson Dawson shows with pride a fine variegated form of Comus florida. Visitors: P. O'Mara, New York; C. B. Knickman, Rutherford, N. ]., and M. H. Walsh, Woods Holl; Dan. McRorie, So. Orange, N. J. St. Louis. DULL SPELL MAKES AN EARLY DESCENT UPON THE METROPOLIS OF MISSOURI.— GOOD STOCK IS SCARCE AND EAGERLY SOUGHT. — CONVENTION TALK IS STRONG. — BOWLERS MAKE MANY PLANS. — MANY PERSONAL JOTTINGS OF INTEREST. The midsummer dull spell has come and a drop in business is noticeable all along the line. Choice flowers, however, are scarce and what few are brought in disap- pear before they are given a chance to cool off in thecommissionman'sicechest. Even the fakir has retired from the field, let us hope, for the good of the trade, never to return. Convention talk is rife and from all appearances, there will be a strong dele- gation from here at Detroit. That the I boys will put forth their best efforts at the alleys in order to defend and retain the Evans cup, goes without saying. Brother Beneke, particularly, seems to have developed a special liking for that cup and his confidence in his own powers, as well as in those of his colleagues, is noteworthy indeed. Prof. Wm. Trelease has left for Alaska, not to return until some time in August. Chas. Young, until recently a member of the old established concern of C. Young, Sons & Co., has disposed of his interest to the other members of the firm and will embark in the woodenware business. Julius KoL-nig's Sons are about to com- mence making extensive improvements and alterations about their establish- ment. A handsome and commodious office and a modern conservatory, immediately adjoining it, will be note- worthy features. Fred. H. Meinhardt will rebuild one of his houses and extend it twenty feet. C. A. Kuehn has no complaints to make. The past season's trade has been good, while the future looks decidedly encouraging. Henry Berning, successor to the St. Louis Cut Flower Co., is an expansionist in so far as his own interests are con- cerned, for in addition to cut flowers, he will handle supplies and sundries. Wm. Ellison, accompanied by his daughter and Miss Millie Young, has gone to a northern resort to recuperate. Alexander Waldbart contemplates a trip to Europe and may stop for a few days at New York and Philadelphia. Homo. Chicago. STATE OF THE MARKET. — THE BEST YEAR THIS MARKET HAS EVER SEEN. — STORY OF THE SEASONS. — GOOD FLOWERS STILL IN ACTIVE DEMAND. — ERRATIC MARKET FOR SECONDS AND SCRUBS — KAISERIN AND METEOR IN FAVOR — WIENHOEBER REPORTS GOOD PLANT BUSINESS. — PRICES BETTER. — ROSES AT JACKSON PARK. — GLASS GOES UP AGAIN.— FIGURES ON THE P.EONY SEASON. — AN INVITATION FOR THE CLUB— NUMEROUS PERSONAL ITEMS AND OTHER JOTTINGS OF INTEREST. This week has seen a slight diminution in trade, but business is still holding up well, making the year, from July to July, undoubtedly the largest in the history of the cut flower trade in this market. Trade picked up rapidly and was brisk all fall; at Christmas it was strong; from January to April orders were olentiful and prices held up probably better than ever before; Easter was good, but not up to expectations with some; Memorial Day was a record breaker and through June trade has been all that could be asked. Everyone is satisfied, particularly at the prices which have prevailed, and there is no complaint now that the poor grades are obliged to go at a low figuie. There is still an excellent demand for the first-class lines of roses and carna- tions, but the market for the scrub stock is erratic and the strictly good blooms are a small part of the daily receipts. Beauties are pretty poor, except the new ones, and are badly bleached by the sun. Meteor is holding its color and its place as a good seller. Bride and Bridesmaid are in slightly shorter supply, but not improved quality. Kaiserms are short but good and are sought for. Of carna- tions there are too many; that is, too many poor ones; the really good ones still sell well and are, as usual, too few to go around. Some very fine spirtca has come in this week and has served J8gg. The American Florist. 1411 admirably in the few decorations which have been required. Lilium candidum is hardly as good as it was and pseonies are almost gone, but there is a wealth of other outdoor stock, none of which is in great demand. Ernst Wienhoeber reports business hold- ing up well, several excellent orders for decorations and the usual run of funeral work and bedding stock sales combin- ing to make this June one of the best on record. He experienced a somewhat better sale of bedding planes than usual. In his houses he has his customary assortment of decorative plants and also a bench of fine Nephrolepis Bostoniensis, which has been a good seller right along. He has a few plants of Acalypha Sanderi which promptly dropped their tassels when he received them, but which are now producing another set of their curious appendages. Mr. Wienhoeber is getting some very fine stock from Emil Buettner, among the summer flowers being the largest water lilies which have been seen in Chicago this year. He finds them excellent for luncheon decorations, remaining open just long enough to serve this purpose. Mr. Wienhoeber's son, George, whohas just completed his junior year at Cornell, sailed last week to spend his vacation in Europe. The rose garden on the Wooded Island, Jackson Park, is still attracting its thou- sands of admirers, although the display is nearing its end. The rigors of the winter did not a little injury here and the June showing has, in consequence, not been as good as last year's excellence war- ranted one in anticipating, but it has, nevertheless, amply repaid onefora visit. Last fall the beds were given their cus- tomary covering of leaves and this spring the usual dressing of manure and mulch of lawn clippings. Marshall P. Wilder and Prince Camille de Rohan seem to have escaped with the least hurt and have been probably the most showy vari- eties this season. Glass went up again to-day. In the Chicago market the man whohas sought to buy greenhouse roofing recentiv has found that 16x24 double thick "A" would cost him $5 a box. This price was based upon a discount from the list of "SO and 20" with ten per cent added; July 1 the discount became "80 and 15," equivalent to an increase of a little over six per cent. However, the price of ordi- nary greenhouse sizes is of really less concern than appears upon the face of the question, for these sizes are ex- hausted on this market and the builder has to use something else, which he usu- ally finds considerably cheaper. The glass trade found June the best business month in many years. A. Kennicott is authoritv for the state- ment that half a million p;eony blooms have been sold in Chicago this season. He estimates that his cut and Klehm's aggregated 12,000 dozen and something like 40,000 blooms came in from the Jewell nurseries, Lake City, Minn.; smaller growers contributed the rest. The price was very good ail through the season, never being below three dozen for $1, with whites at all times nearly double that price; one firm sold 300 dozen at $1. George Slackell, of the Twin City Floral Co., Benton Harbor, Mich., was in town on Wednesday and invited the Chicago Florists' Club to be his guests for a day. The proposition met with favor and the club will doubtless make its first trip this summer to the pretty Michigan town, President Sanders suggesting July 12 as the most convenient date. J. P; Tonner has begun the work of rebuilding three houses and adding two others 20x100 at his place at Mont Clare. The structures are to be long span to the south and are to be used exclusively for Meteor roses and carnations. This has been* a record breaking year for greens. Ordinarily after June 15 there is little sale for srailax, asparagus or ferns, but this year all three have been in short supply for weeks at a time and even now the call for them is brisk and prices good. E. E. Pieser leaves today for West Baden. He expects to be away each alternate two or three weeks all summer, doing the Thousand Islands and Quebec toward the close of the season. The retailers will close at 6 p.m. during July and August and the wholesalers will recreate after five o'clock, several having announced their intention of closing whether all do so or not. G. H. Pieser has now been laid up three weeks as the result of his bicycle accident. He is gaining and finds consolation in the fact that he is now getting action on an accident policy he has carried several years. Among the Chicagoans who attended the annual meeting of the American Park and Outdoor Art Association at Detroit this week were O. C. Simonds, Edwin A. Kanst and Wm. A. Peterson. W. E. Lynch and family left June 28 for a two weeks' visit to Northampton, Mass. Lawrence Kelly will leave July 15 fora a two weeks' bicycle trip through Wisconsin. John S. Forster, of Evanston, is nego- tiating for the sale of his floral establish- ment and will go to California if he suc- ceeds in disposing ot it. The retailers havechallengedthewhole- salers to a game of base ball and thecon- test is scheduled for next Sunday at Douglas Park. Charles Husbands, son of Isaac Hus- bands, the veteran florist of Bellevue, Ohio, is spending a few days in the city. Gus Wittbold is at Augustana hospital rapidly recovering from the effects of a successful operation for appendicitis per- formed June 20. Robert Tonner, who has lived thirteen years in Arizona, is here for a couple of weeks, visiting with his father, J. P. Tonner. Klehm is sending in some early Lilium auratum that are very large and fine; $1.50 per dozen is what they bring. A. L. Vaughan and family intend spend- ing the next six weeks at Foxlake, Wis. Recent visitors: Geo. L. Miller, Newark, O.; J. A. Evans, Richmond, Ind.; W. J. Vesey, Fort Wayne, Ind ; Wm. Ediefsen, Milwaukee; JohnZoellner, LaCrosse, Wis. Denver. winter's rigors made trade active this spring. — planti.\g out just com- pleted.— flowers available for dec- orations. — perennials in favor. — the brooklyn in flowers floats upon a banquet table. Forest and fruit trees suffered so much during the past winter as to be in many places exterminated. Lilacs and snow- balls were killed, making an unusual shortage of these flowers for Decoration Day. Consequently the florist trade was good, plants selling well and cut flowers in good demand. The spring has been late and cold, the bedding in thecity park being hardly completed and private grounds hardly in order. We have had only three hot days as yet and can hardly realize that the people of the east are sweltering while we are comfortably cool and many evenings find an open fire agreeable. June weddings are the rage and floral decorations a necessary accompaniment. Carnations are abundant and cheap. The greenhouse crop of sweet peas is about exhausted, but outdoor ones are coming in well, Burpee's Earliest of All coming in ten days in advance of other varieties; the only objection to it is its short stem. Pa;onies have been good and much sought after; their season is just over. Clematis erecta is very useful in decorations and deserves a front seat among June flowers. Perennials are much in favor. Senator Wolcott, at his country house, has an acre of Japanese iris of his own importa- tion which is worth going miles to see, the delicate coloring and fine penciled lines putting even orchids in the shade. Our usual spring rains have been omitted and, were we dependent on the moisture from above, we would be as dry as Sahara. Fortunately last winter's snows made irrigating water plentiful, so even the great American desert "may blossom as the rose." The recent visit of Admiral Schley turned Denver into a seaport town at once and the Gallup Floral Co. soon had the Brooklyn floating on an immense mirror on Gov. Thomas' table, where the admiral 'was the honored guest. The design was seven feet long, an exact model of the admiral's flag ship, and when the rigging was strung with tiny colored electric lights and decorated with suitable flags, was quite attractive. The carnation crop of the city was exhausted for the ground work of the boat. C. R. G. Providence. When the Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island runs short of funds the officers arrange a lawn party at the grounds of the treasurer, Mr. Farquhar Marcrae, of 1138 Smith street, which was the scene of such an entertainment on the evening of June 21, and a very large crowd was present to enjoy the arrange- ments made by the club for their benefit. Music was furnished by the Apollo orchestra and many couples patronized the dancing platform. Ice cream, cake and other light refreshments were sold and this department was also liberally patronized. The spring exhibition of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society openedjune 17 and was equal to the high standard of previous rose shows, which is quite surprising, considering the fact that the drought has been so disastrous that man3' shows have been partial failures, whileothershavebeen wholly abandoned. The display of strawberries was rather ahead of that of a year ago and there was a good showing of cherries. There were, aside from the roses, excellent dis- plays of other flowers and plants. The principal exhibitors were: A. W. Clark, Ashton, R. I.; Mrs. J H. Kimball, Harris, Mass.; John Gerrard, Bristol, R. L; Col Wm. Goddard, Alfred Powell, gardener; B. A. Sherwood, Jacob Swarts, W. A. Lewis, J. M. Lee, S. M. Lewis, Frank L. Gray. L. H. Manchester, J. G. Dolbell, Wm. N. Watts, A. H. Mc- Millen, Miss A. A. Temple, Wm. Hill, Eugene Appleton, J. F. Muldoon, Roger Williams Park and Fairbrother&; Wood, Providence. The judges were Farquhar Macrae and James Hockey on plants and flowers and S H. Manchester and Henry T. Root on fruits. 1412 The American Florist. J^h ', Bnbscriptlon, $1.00 a year. To Europe, fZ.OO. SuDscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate, $1.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Fosttlon Gaaranteed. Discounts, 6 times 5percent; IStimes, lOper cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 62 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. ' The AdverllslnK Depurtment of the American Florist is for FIoristB. SeedsmeD. Nurseryuien, and dealers In wares pertainlDg to those lines ONLY. Order* lor less than one-hall inch space notaccepted. AdTertlsements must reach as by Wednesday to se- onra Insertion in the Issue f orthe f oUowlngSatorday. Addreu THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. While trade this season has been good, stock generally has been sold at the old rates, and these are too low. Plant thieves are again despoiling the grounds of the florists' patrons, but the palm swindler seems to have wearied of his game. Among growers around Philadelphia the opinion is freely and confidently expressed that geraniums will bring $8 a hundred next year. Cannas are now grown freely for greenhouse decoration in England. This should tend to enlarge the market for American varieties of genuine merit. Dreer's new nymphiea, Wm. Falconer, is decidedly attractive. It is a vigorous grower, with large flowers of a very deep red shade. The plant may be dissem- inated next season, and perhaps not before the following year. The new rose Souvenir de Pierre Not- ting is described as the most valuable novelty shown at the St. Petersburg international exhibition. This variety will be distributed by Soupert & Netting next year. In the estimation of special- ists this new rose will become as popular all over the world as Kaiserin Augusta Victoria and Caroline Testout. The American Florist not only cov- ers the United States and Canada, but circulates to every country in the world whce commercial floriculture is prac- ticed, even to the Klondike, the first sub- scription from the land of gold coming from Acklen & Morley, the Calif ornians who recently removed to Dawson and erected the only greenhouses in the terri- tory. As their order posted April 4 reached Chicago June 25 it will be a ditli- cult matter to ship them cuttings and young plants. Florists are apt to be too indifferent as to the appearance of their place during the dull summer months. It is rare to find an office, greenhouse or florist's store window where proper attention is given to tidiness at this season, although in most cases the occupants have little else to do. It will take but a few min- utes to gather up those old dead rem- nants of the spring's stock , of bedding plants and throw them into a barrow and consign them to the dump. A few whisks of the duster will take the cob- webs down from the corners and then with a neat plant in the center of the windpw. with a vase of gladioli to brighten it and the glass cleaned so that it will show prettily from outside, the job is done. A little group of palms outside the doqr will be effective and perhaps catch the sy9 9f a customer who might otherwise have been lost and, with due care about watering frequently, the plants will, if in partial shade, keep about as well there as in the greenhouse at this season. A deliciously cool and refresh- ing effect is gained by a simple arrange- ment of aquatics in the window. It is not essential that the material should be rare or expensive. The wild pond lily with its leaves floating on the water and bordered with common sedges, irises and bog loving plants in irregular clumps is as pretty as anything and all it costs to do it is a trifling effort. Try it. Detroit Hotel Rates. We have received the following list of Detroit hotels, with rates, from the sec- retary of the Detroit Florists' Club: Cadillac $3.00 to $5.00 Russell 3.00 to 5.00 Griswold 2.00 to 2.50 St. Clare 2.00 to 3.00 Normandie 2.00 to 2.50 Oriental 1,00 to 1.50 Metropole 1.00 to 1.50 St. Petersburg Exhibition. The international horticultural exhibi- tion at St. Petersburg was something of a surprise to our European friends in demonstrating that the Russian florist is an excellent grower of general green- house stock. Among the more note- worthy exhibits, says Mailer's Ueutche Gartner Zeitung, was a new palm from Sander & Co., which, by permission given Mr. Sander, Jr., has been named Roman- ovia Nicolai. To get an idea of this plant one should imagine Caryota urens or Kentia Kirsteniana as a small plant about three feet high, with a brownish green tint to the leaves. The specimen exhibited is the only one known to exist. The plant is a native of New Guinea, and was raised by Sander & Co., from seed collected by Micholitz. There was also on exhibition a splendid specimen of PhcEnix Roebbelini, which was offered for sale at $500. Convention Preparations at Detroit. The Detroit Florists' Club is at last ready to announce some definite arrangements for the entertainment of those of the fraternity who will attend the S. A. F. convention in August and it IS both hoped and expected that their name is legion. The club's committee met last Wednesday night and completed the plans for a boat ride followed by supper at the St. Clair flats, for a trolley ride and for other minor diversions. The committee on bowling, of which Frank Holznagleis chairman, is planning to aflord ample accommodations for what is expected to be a spirited contest for the Evans trophy. There are a num- ber of very good alleys in the city, but they are of varying size and the com- mittee has not yet made a selection, being in doubt as to how many teams are coming. They will esteem it a favor if the secretary of each bowling club which will send a team will notify our committee, addressing the secretary, Robert Flowerday, care of the Detroit Floral Co. The gun clubs which shoot for the Lockland pitcher may be sure of ample facilities for determining their relative merits, as the local committee in charge of this feature of the convention pro- gramme has secured admirable grounds for this contest. Oeo. .\. Rackham, the superintendent of the trade display, has been rewarded for his efforts by the reservation of a large amount of space for exhibits. The space already engaged is larger than was ever before spoken for so far in advance of the meeting and is an indi- cation of the interest being taken in this convention and the unanimity of opinion that the attendance will be large. R. F. Greenhouse Building. Ridgewood, N. J. — A. V. D. Snyder, house IGxlOO. Albany, N. Y.— Dept. of Public Build- ings, palm house at executive mansion. Oak Park, 111.— Andrew Peterson, one house. Parkerford, Pa.— Aaron Keiter, one house 33x100. Philadelphia.— Thomas Meehan & Sons, house 12x50. Detroit, Mich. — Asman & Dunn, re- building range of houses. Ivoryton, Conn. — H. P. Chapman, one commercial house. Westboro, Mass.— Arthur George, one commercial house. West Gardner, Mass.— H. F. Lane, one greenhouse. Plymouth, Mass.— C. L. Willoughby, one conservatory. Bridgeport, Conn.— J. C. Beach, one commercial greenhouse 148 feet and one 08 feet in length. Maytown, Pa. — Mrs. Hippie, one com- mercial house. Baltimore, Md. — Sam'l Swan, one con- servatory. Hartford, Conn.— James Young, three greenhouses, 20x75. Chicago.— J. P. Tonner, rebuilding three houses and adding two 20x100. St. Paul. — Ca.rl§on & Lauritsen, rose house 17x100, rebuilding two others. Clifton, N.J. — Rob't Simpson, one rose house; George Young, two rose houses. When to Advertise. One should advertise all the time. Only when one can claim the undying friend- ship and devotion of enough people to give all the trade wanted can one stop advertising. In this period of dollars and cents and ephemeral friendship, such conditions can never exist, therefore one must "keep everlastingly at it." One cannot eat enough in a week to last a year. One cannot advertise on that plan either. Advertising is business food. It must be administered regularly and in doses to fit the size of the business. The first few times an advertisement appears the people commence to notice it provided it has any attractiveness what- ever. After a time it occurs to them that there must be something in anything advertised so persistently, and pretty soon they are in a buying frame of mind. It is a constant dripping that wears away the stone, and it is constant adver- tising that brings business. "Why don't you trade with me ?" said a close-fisted merchant to a customer the other day. "Because," replied the cus- tomer, "you have never asked me. I have looked through all the papers for an invitation in the shape of an adver- tisement, but in vain. I never go where I am not wanted." The time to put forth special efforts is the time when peo- ple will not buy unless specially urged to do so. It is a mistaken idea to sit still in dull seasons; the time to push business is when business needs pushing. It stands to reason that when things are lively people are going to buy anyway, and it takes less effort to secure patron- age, but the merchant who hesitates to put forth advertisingexpenditures in dull i8gg. The American Florist. 1413 seasons is only adding to his burden, tor instead of judiciously expending money in advertising to induce people to buy, he sits idle, letting regular expenses run on and hoping when the busy season does come along to catch up the loss. There are some men in every town who do not advertise. You may not know them. Very few people do. They call themselves business men, but they are not. Everybody who is in business is not a business man by any means. You can find the man who does not advertise on the dark, side streets, with dingy sur- roundings and a general air of dilapida- tion about him. He is not really in busi- ness. He is only hanging to the ragged edge of the business world. To be really and truly in business a man must adver- tise. There is no one who has anything to sell that cannot afford to advertise. Some merchants frequently get the notion into their heads that because they sell things that the public really must have, and sell on a low margin, advertising would not help them any. There never was a more erroneous notion. Judicious advertising will increase any legitimate business, and the grocer, the drj' goods merchant, or any one who has anything to sell, and does not advertise, and in that way keep himself before the public, is neglecting the most powerful aid that he can find in his efforts to attain suc- cess.— Class Advertising. Brick or Tile Flue. Ed. Am. Florist: — We are building a greenhouse 20x100 and are in doubt as to the best process of heating it. Please state through your columns which is the best method of heating a greenhouse of this size, a brick flue or fire-clay tiling? The tiling it seems to us is best, as it would give out heat more readily. D. & Co. The tile flue would be better than one of brick. Hot water, however, is vastly superior to a flue of any kind. Grower. Heating Problems. Ed. Am. Florist: — We have lour green- houses of which house No. 1 is 54-x20 feet and used for carnations. Houses Nos. 2, 3 and 4 run to the east at right angles to house No. 1. House No. 2 is 18x20 feet on the north, running to a point on the south side, and is used for smilax. House No. 3 is twenty feet wide, and with its south and north sides twenty and forty feet long respectively, is used for roses. House No. -t is sixteen feet wide and forty feet long and is used for a general collection of plants. All of the houses measure twelve feet to the ridge. Replies to the following will be much appreciated: 1. What would be the most practica- ble method of piping them, where the thermometer goes down 5- to 15° below zero? 2. How would galvanized sheet iron or tin pipe answer in place of iron pipe? 3. A?V'hat make and size of steam heater would you recommend? S. H. 1. The range of houses above described will require but 900 squarefeet of radiat- ing surface, and hot water will usually be found more satisfactory than steam for that amount. One 2' i-inch overhead flow pipe and eight 1' ;; inch returns will sufficcfor the carnation house if the main pipes for the other houses are carried through it. The flow pipe for the east and west range can be carried on the center posts of the carnation house. It should be 3-inch to where the flow to the rose house is taken off, after which it can be reduced to 2Va-inch. For the smilax house about 200 linear feet of l^a-inch pipe will be required in the coils in addi- tion to a 2 inch main, but the shape of the house renders it difficult to distribute the radiation without knowing how the beds are arranged. House No. 3 requires a 2V2-inch overhead flow pipe, and 4-80 linear feet of IVb-inch returns, or sixteen lines of pipe. House No. 4 can be cared for by a 2' j-inch main and eleven 1' L-inch returns. 2. Neither tin or sheet-iron pipes should be used as they will soon rust out and with the greatest care there will always be danger that the pipes may be bruised or punctured, while the joints would be likely to pull apart. 4. Almost any of the boilers supplied by the advertisers in this paper will be found satisfactory. I would adWse that one be selected which is rated for 1200 square feet of radiating surface. It should have a 28 to 30-inch grate, according to the kind of fuel that is to be used. L. R. Taft. OBITUARY. ). S. ALLEN. J. S. Allen, who, when scarcely out of boyhood, opened the first establishment in New York for the sale of cut flowers at wholesale exclusively, died of heart failure at Astoria on June 25, aged 41 years. JAMES BEAN. James Bean died at his home in Med- ford, Mass., June 18, aged 77. He was born in England, March 10, 1822, but came to Medford at an early age and was accounted an old settler of the place, He carried on a prosperous florist busi- ness for many years and was always act ive in the affairs of the municipality. Y'ears ago his son, George H. Bean, sue ceeded to the business. Mr. Bean had been in failing health lor some time. MRS. A. LAMBERT. The mother of John A. Lambert the well known florist, died at her home in Atlanta, Ga., June 17, after nine weeks' illness. She was the widow of Alphonse Lambert, who died fifteen years ago and was the first florist to locate in Atlanta. She continued her husband's business until two years ago, when she was succeeded by her youngest son, 22 years ol age, who is now the proprietor of the long established plant. Mrs. Lambert leaves seven children, all of age. Her funeral was largely attended and was demonstrative of the high esteem in which she was held by her many friends, including those in the trade, for the floral tokens were profuse. Worcester, Mass.— H. F. A. Lange has been shut in with a severe attack of lumbago for the past month. Itica, X. Y. — VVm. P. Pfeifer has pur- chased the two lots, 40x125, adjoining his greenhouses on Downer avenue. SITUATIONS. WANTS. FOR SALE. AdTertlBement« ander tbls head will be lnaert«d at tbe rate of 10 centa a line (Beven words) each Inaer- tton. Casb must accompany order. Plant adri. not admitted under tbls bead. Bvery paid subscriber to tbe Ambrican Florist for the year isyo la entitled to a flve-llne want adv. (Bltuai Ions only) tne to be used at any time durlnR the year. SITDATION wanted— By a good, all-around flo- rist. Can fumlsb references. Address G J N, care American Florist. Situation WANTEU-By young man in store and greenhoQfe: good designer, six years' experi- ence, J. MlCHELSfiX. 901 No. Fairfield Ave , Chicago. OITUATION wanted - English florist requires SITUATION wanted— By good rose grower, vio- lets, carnations, etc. ; private or commercial ; sin- gle: 15 years' experience. I C, care Am. Florist. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener and florist, practical experience growing carnations, violets, 'mums and ros. s: middle ag". single State wages. A. GERciEX. Fair City Hotel, iI7 S Clari •'t,. Chicago. SITUATION WANTBI)-By three young men, expe- rleficed florists, positions as orchid gatherers In Panama. Central America. Well acqualnte'i and ac- climated. State wages and conditions Address .\ Orchids, care American Florist. w ANTED-A good, all-around flo'lBt; must be good grower of general etoclt Address GROWER, care American Florist. WANTED-Immedlatelv, yourg man to learn tbe greeti house business of growing roses and car- nations. Apply JOH.N L. WTLAND. De Haven, Pa, WANTED TO RENT— A greenhouse estabMsbment In good rannlng order, from 5000 to 15000 square feet. Add re ( t~ v,„^.. Hustlers care Am Florist, W^ Box 315, Mt. Sterling. Ky. WANTED— A working foreman and rose grower for a large commercial place. Do not apply unless strictly tempera'e and having first class refer- ences. State wages expected. Address FOREM.1 " 5 American Florist. w 'ANTED— A first class working foreman for TT commercial plant growing eatabllsbment Must be a good palm grower and well up In ferns, etc.; capable of taking full charge. Address .X Y /,, care W .1 Ptewart. 67 Bromfleld St.. Boston. WANTED AT ONCE— A good working foreman, one who Is able and willing to take charge; must be a flrst-i 'ass grower of roses, camatlona, ohry- santbemuma and vloleu. Slate lowest wkges, with WANTED AT ONrB-Florist. single. German pre- ferred. Wages K0,00 per month with boaid- more If satisfactory Must be a good grower of roses, camail ns, etc None but steady and reliable men needappiv, steady place behso Floral ro^ ISI to IbT Hedges St.. Mansfield. O. WANTED—A good, all-around man for foreman: lU 000 ft. glass A good grower of roses, carna- tions, 'mums etc Also a good designer and deco- rator. No bums or tramp ttorlsu need apply A per- iiQK SALE OR RENT— 1 greenhouses and dwelling: ! good retail stand. A, Claus, Springfield, IIL FOR SALB-As I wish to change my buainesa I will sell my bouse, greenhouaas and stock wxju leet glass: » Rood paying baaln«s^:^eMy^payme^nW_^^ ^^ FOR KBNT-My place consisting of six well-stocked greenhouses, with excellent retail trade: reason, III hnalth CHAS HELD, 111 neaitn. ^^ ^^ Campbell Ave,, Chicago. FOR S ALB-I)wellln« and greenhouse on prominent thoroughfare In BalUmore. Md Old established stand doing largest floral decorations in city. Owner retiring from retail business Address .1 V, RlcilARU.-ios. ir. South St.. Baltimore. Md. FOR SALE OK RENT-Nlce bilck dwelling and three greenhouses one acre land nicely set In fruit- water works In ihrivlog town of iWOO Inhablt- anta No competition Nearest greenli 'Uses one bundred miles Good trade eatabllehed In boibplayti andculflowfi-a. Shipting facilities excellent ureal bargain. MHs DR McCoNXKLL Union City. Tenn. F lOR SALE-Blg bargain. Two greenhouses, heated _ hyb>t water: lOxJt glass, butt, d: 3000 feet 2 Inch pipe to heat them; in city of 10 000, with electric street car passing the dour every ten minutes In bu. oesa street between the stores: no competition at all and no greenhouse north, east or west tor over 100 miles. There Is a be .use and barn on the place. The whole place Is 100x24U. Bin BAHGAlx, care Am, Florist. FOR SALE VERY CHEAP. Good fiirist business. 5 000 square feet of glass, In city of ,8,1100: everything as good as new; a great bargain If sold at once. Poor taeallh the rea-on roi selling. Address C, L. Shanks, " 803 Franklin St. Elkhart. Ind. Do not forget to say "saw your ad. in the American Florist" when corre- sponding with advertisers. 1414 The American Florist. July Pittsburg. BUSINESS SITUATION PRESENTS NO NEW FEATURES.— STOCK AND THE MARKET — A EUROPEAN VOXAGER, A FAILURE, CLUB MEETING AND OTHER NOTES. There is little change in the condition of trade. Good roses are getting scarcer. In Beauties the best still stand at $3, but there are not a great many strictly fancy flowers; from that figure they go down to 2 cents and Scents apiece. Teas are, as a rule, very poor and are sold low. Meteors are coming better. Car- nations are feeling the effect of the heat and after this week will undoubtedly go down to midsummer prices. Lily of the valley is not over plentiful. Of smilax and asparagus there is ample supply. Samuel McClements, of Randolph & McClements, together with his wife and family, will leave for his old home in Bel- fast, Ireland, about July 12. They will also visit other European cities of interest and expect to be away for about a month or six weeks. J. H. Orth, of McKeesport, Pa., failed in business a few days ago. An important club meeting, the last before the convention, will be held on Thursday evening, July 13, at the rooms of the Pittsburg Cut Flower Co. The arrangements will be completed and all those who contemplate attending the convention should endeavor to be present, or if that is impossible, send in their names by postal. Supt. Wm. Falconer has received a large consignment of economic plants from Kingston, Jamaica, where he was in February and March. The Phipps Conservatories now have the second largest collection of these plants in America, the greatest collection being at the Missouri Botanical Gardens, St. Louis. Chas. T. Siebert, of Stanton avenue, E. E , left on Saturday for Cambridge Springs, for the benefit of his health. He probably will be away for two weeks. Geo. Oesterle. Aurora, III.— The Burlington route built a greenhouse last fall for raising bedding plants for useonstationgrounds and now a much larger one is being built to take its place. GOING TO The Detroit Convention OF THE Society of American Florists, AUGUST 15-18, 1899. Be sure and purchase your tickets from Chicago and the west via the Grand Trunk Railway System. First-class accommodations and quick ser- vice. Rate one and one-third fare, on cer- tificate plan, making round trip rate from Chicago to Detroit ^Q 7A and Return - , o .. , < •Phone 2157. Consignments Solicited. f/o 705 Penn Aye., FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. wmrEFo,. m.cE ,,,.T «-— - — PITT'JBURfi. P». Wbolfjale pbwer/\arK?|5 CINCINNATI BoseB, Bride, Bridesmaid. Meteor June 29. ... 3 00® 4. DO .. 3.U0@ 4.00 Sweet Peas ... .2,.® .3J 12.50 Common ferns., .15 8 00 St. Loms, June 29. Boses, Beauty Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor. . Perie ... 5 00@25 00 ...-2.00® H.OO ... 2.00® 4 00 1.00 Wtid DalBlea ,20 MILWAUKBE!. June 29 Rosea, Beauty, long perdoz. 2.00® 3 OO medium " " 1 25® 1.50 short " " .75® 1 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00® 6 00 CorLtlowtrs ... .25'a 50 ... .75® 1 00 Comm..n ferns PlTTSBUHG. June 29. Bride, Bridesmaid. ... 2.00® ti.OO Nlphetos, Perle Carnations, cbort stems ... 2 00(a 6.00 ... 60® 1 00 Lllv of the valley ... 300® 4 00 15 00 Ualax luaves 20 HOLTON&HUNKELCO. I WHOLESALE * FLORISTS. «,/>. 0. Box 103. MILWAUKEE, ¥(18. ^m- We get B^ _ daily new Manager. Wholsale Florists. 444 sixth ave. I.ONO DISTANCE TELEPHOKE 2985. All kinds of Florists Supplies & Wire Designs on hand. t^~Conelgnment8 of good stock soUclted. CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. 416 Walnut St.. CINCINNATI. OHIO. If you write to any ad vertiser anywhere mention the paper in which you saw the ad. Both publisher and advertiser will like vou better for it. ....AN.... Indispensable Adjunct To a successful wholesale business is an up-to-date, accurate, complete Trade Directory. Such a book, 359 pages, con- taining the name and address of every florist, nurseryman and seedsman in America, will be mailed from this office on receipt of $2.00. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn St., CHICAQO, ILL. jSgg. The American Florist. 1415 ILLINOiS.GUT FLOWER GO. J. B. DEAMUD 51-53 WABASH AVE. CHICAGO — ♦ — }^~ Prices subject to change without notic*^ P. & D. AT COST. PRICE LIST. Per Doz. BEAUTIES, long »2.00@$3.00 " medium 1.50® iOO short 75® l.OO BRIDES . . . per 100, $3.00@$5.00. Per 100 BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS. . . $3.0U@$5.00 PERLES. 2.00® 4.00 CARNATIONS, colored 1 00 white 1.00© 1.50 fancy 2.00® 3.00 VALLEY ... " 5.00 FANCY PERNS ($3 perM) ... .40 SMILAX 13.50 ADIANTUM .75 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, string .50 GLADIOLUS 8.00 LIL. LUNGIFLORUM & CALLAS 8.00@IO.00 6O0.O0O CUT FLOWERS We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and CARNA- TIONS. We are headquarters tor flue AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., - CHICAGO. HETEOR per 100, 3.00 to 5.00 BRIDESHAID " 3.00 to 4.00 BRIDE " 3.00to .5.00 PERLE " 3.00to 4.00 CARNATIONS " 1.00 to 1.50 " fancy " 3.00 Quotations subject to change without notice. All other stock at lowest market prices. HcKELLAR & WINTCRSON Wholesale Florists. .^^.^.^tCONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.^.^*^^*] 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, - OHIO^^OO. We Have the OUR SPECIALTIES: I LARGEST WHOLESALE ORCHIDS, HIGH-GRADE ROSES, Hot.se in Chicago. CARNATIONS and VIOLETS. BTFull Line FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Seeds. Bulbs. Hardy Stock. Please Mention American Florist. Benthey & Co. ! Wbol^^ale flower/larK?fe F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, ' Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ^^"Consignments solicited 19-21 E.RANDOLPH ST. CHICAGO Always mention the American Flor- ist when you order stock.„$t Bride. 3 («(» 5 00 Brldeematd H 00irloe Ivla-ts na.£kAX^ D. Consignments of Roses. Carnations, Violets solicila4. Milton W. Woodroffe & Go. Successor to WM. C. SMITH, Wholesale Florist, 1604 LUDLOW STREET. 'Phone l-4'3 69-A. PHILADELPHIA. DonsleunienlH Solicited. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, 17 N. JUNIPER STREET. "^"MTAIZa. PHILADELPHIA, PA. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. SHIPPING LABELS '^ "Cut Flowers PrintfJ in two colors on gummed lni[>fr; vour card, etc, in black and leaf adopted by th- S. .\ . F. in red. Very attractive. Price per 500, $;;.K5: per 'lOOO, $4.60. Send tor samples ELECTRO OF THIS LEAF, POSTPAID, $1.23. American Florist Co., ^ CHICAQO. iSgg. The American Florist. 1417 THOMAS YOINO, Jr. Wholesale Florist, 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Decker, Blauvelt Co. • WHOLESALE FLORISTS • 42 "West 28th Street, NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Telephone 2387-l8lh St. Shippinj: orders will receive prompt and careful attention. Top Grade BEAUTIES, BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS. Extra Carnations. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. WALTER F. SHERlDftN, JKMH FLORIST 39 West 28th Stmt, NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. Price List on application. J. K. ALLEN, Wholesale Florist. Special Stock of BEAUTY, BRIDE AND BRIDESMAID ROSES. 91 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. ^F^Prlce Llatfl on application. JOHN YOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice cut flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. Price Il5t on application. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Street, Cul Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 1054-38. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th 8t. Near Ferry. Open for Cat Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Momln £...... DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Mention the American Florist. THE KECOCNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITV FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to your advantai;e. WM. H. GUNTHER. 30 West 2gth Street. HALF TONES .gfe .at .gfe ZINC ETCHINGS .St .36 WOOD CUTS.3t.at.3t.96 ELECTROTYPES ^ J^ J. MANZ & CO. ■ 95-307 Canal St., - . . CHICAQO. HIGH GRADE WORK. PROMPT SERVICE. j« Choice Carnations Choice Roses Jt J^ Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^ale flower/arl^ N«w TOBK, June 28. Bosea, Beanty .elect I0.00@20.n) ordinary 2.00® 8 00 Brideamald, Bride. Meteor 900 3 00 Morgan, Ciuln, Perle 303 2 00 Ulyof the vauey 2 00® 3 00 HarrtsM UUles 3 00® 4 00 Oladloll 5 00® B 00 Sweet Peas per hundred bunches 1 00® 3.00 Cattleyas 35.00@40 00 Smllax 6.00® 8 00 AsparalTOB MOO Adlantum 1.00 BUTTAIX), June 29. Boses, Beauty 3.oa®30 00 Bride, Brideamald, Meteor 2.01® e. 00 Perle, Nlphetos 2.00® 4.00 Bmllax 12.00®16 00 Adlantum 15® l-W Hardy Ferns .15 Galax leave. -20 Aspanuros 60 0O@75.0O Harrtsll 5 00® 8. CO Sweet Peas 20® 40 Gladiolus 4.00®10.00 MILLANG & CO. Gommission Florists 48 West 29th St., NEW YORK. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. Edw. C. Horan, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 47 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. CAN FILL Yulu OHDEBS Foil FINE BEAUTIES, ^ BRIDESMAIDS, BRIDES and CARNATIONS. Write for Price List. "Notice New Number. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... Large.. Grow^er^oL.. Q^^ FloWCrS Give U3 an order and we will please you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL, MO. Our Store. 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY. MO. ^P~LONQ DISTANCE 'PHONE AT EITHER PLACE It is not much trouble to mention the American Florist when corresponding with an advertiser. ROSES SWEET PEAS LILIES JEIUS LANG 53 WEST 30tli STRUT NEW YORK CARNATIONS Telephone 9J3-38. Mention the American Florist. The New York Gut Flower Co. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24th Street, T«leplione733-18th. NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attention Given to Shipping Ordart. M. A. HART, Gommission "'U" Gut Flowers, 44 WEST 29th street. NEW YORK OITY. THE BK8T HAKKET IN NEW YORK. 'Phone 1307 38th St. Ford Bros... specialists. There is no better mixture in existence, as all the florists who saw or used it can tell jou. Price, per oz., $10.00; Vz oz,, $5*00; '^ oz., $1.50; trade pkt., 50c. Vaughan's "QIant Mixture." This mixture is specially made up by us from all the separate colors of Giant Triraardeau, the Giant Bugnot and Cassier and several special strains which cannot be had any other way. If your trade dMiuands large flowers there is no better mixture. Price, per'*4^ lb., $14.00; oz., $4.00; ',< oz., 60c.; trade pkt., 25c. Vaughan's Premium Pansies Mixed. Embraces all the varieties of the Fancy German sorts. We have sold this mixture for the past fifteen vears and it has given general satisfaction. Per i)kt..25c.; »8 oz., 80c.; Vi oz., $3.00; oz.. $5.50. Trade Pkt. Jg Oz. Oz. GIANT While, very large, with violet eye 25o •* Aurora, pure white, without bloiches . . ; . . 2oc " Adonis, new, light blue with a white center, very fine 25c ** Auricu a Colors, metallic shades 25c Black, large, true black 25c " Beac tnsfieid upptr petals light lavender, lower ones deep rich purple, almost black .... 25c ** Freya. new: rich deep purple violet with a broad white mai gin, which shows on backo the petals 25c " President Carnol, new; the ground color is white and each petal is almost covered with a deep, rich velvety bloich of d^rk violet blue . . 25c *• President McKinley, new; the ground color is a deep golden yellow, while each petal has a large blotch of rich dark violet .25c "Fiery Faces " very rich scarlet with a gold edge and yeiiow center 25c " Pinlt. lovely shades of piuk._same as in Hydrangea . 2.ic " Purple, verv large, rich deep purple 10c V.olet Blue, a very pleasing shade . 15c SPECIAL OFFER. We fu Our Pansies, Cannas and Roses received a Gold Medal at the Omaha Exposition in 1898. 85c 2.00 2.00 Trade Pkt. GIANT Striped, mahogany, striped and flak d white . . .25c Parisian Striped stripes are broader and louder than the prt-ceding: a good seller 25c Emperor William, dark uavy-blue. good form . . . . 15c '* Ye low. iiiMLiensc Mowers with dark eye 25c Golden Queen vry large, cl^-ar golden yellow . . . 3dc Mme. Ptrret. a mixture of pinks, reds and wine colors; flowers are veined and frilled 25c " Trimardeau. mixed. . . . . lOc Trim^rdeau Improved, contains all the Trimardeau colors in the right proportions ........ 20c Butterfl)!. a uuiqu** mixture . . 15c Paris Mark 't. an improved strain of Trimardeau with bHttt'r flowers and of compact babit 25o Gassier. 3 spo ted . . . ]5c 5 spotted an AI strain .... . .25c Bugnot, the flowers are of enurmous size, perfectly round, of great substance. Our "Bugnot" con- tains shades of red, bronze and reddish brown that are not found in other mixtures 25c h any five 25c. trade pkts. of Giant Pansies for $1.00. 2.00 2.00 4.00 CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING PANSIES. "Choice Mixed"— in many colors. Pkt., lOj.; ;j[oz.,30c.; oz., $1.00; 4 oz. for $2.00. a4-sf^^nlt??Le..VflUGHflN'S SEED STORE, New York: 14 Barclay Street. Zirngiebel Giant Pansies. MARKET AND FANCY STRAINS. Are unexcelled as yet, for size and bril- liancy of colors, and are the most popular strains to date. New colors continually added every season. NEW CROP SEED READY NOW. Trade packages of either strain, at fl.OO each. Full directions, how to sow and cultivate, with every package. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, .^m^ NEEDHAM, MASS. Mention American Florist. ALM ^ » fRESn Q/^e^Zl< ON HAND 100 1000 3000 Asparagus Sprengerii...S1.00 $6.00 tl^.'O Corypha australis 75 5.00 13 .W Phoenix canariensis 50 3.50 3:;.(iO ■• reclinata 75 5.00 13.60 Chamaerops humhis robusta .90 4.00 Livistona rotundifolia 2.25 20.U0 Areca lutescens 75 5.00 13.50 Latania borbonica 50 2.50 H.ou J. L. SCHILLER. ....404 East 34th Street. NEW YORK CITY. ^52^McKELIJiR & WINTERSON, '^^ fall Bulbs Of All Kinds US — receive our list, notify us and same will be ra3Aii..<^.^^•!^^^^•^,^•^^^^S•^^i^^^<^,^ IMJL,!^ I^IIVS OFT A-t^I^ riorists' Supplies, Cut flowers, Etc. McKELLAR & WINTERSON, J- 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL CINERARIA CYCLAMEN PRIMULA PANSY Lars *'ered Knglish, Lurge-fl. Splnndens, Rolker's \-sz oz., $3.50. Pure white, 100 s., 75c. K oz., $3.B0; 1-16 oz., Trade pkt., 50c. ^ Rose, Red, etc., 100 s., 65c. Trade pkt., 'J5c. Rolker's Giunt. 1.25. $5.00 oz.; Vz oz. 90c. Trade pkt., 25c. PANSIES™""" RArsING E.VCELLENT SEKD, 3-16 oz. $1.00; 1 oz. $4 00. Cash wiTb order C. SOLTAU &. CO.. 199 Grant Ave.. JERSEY CITY, N. J. We've thousands of readers and hun- dreds ot advertisers. Each helps the other. FINESEEDS CHINESE PRIMROSE, llie bpst InrgH flowering, friDK'Ml variHtiHs ^rown. Florists' pi;t of 13 vars., slDKli- .ind il.iiiijl.-. mj seeds, *1.00. CINERARIA, fhoieest ihvarf, 1000 seeds, 50c. PHIMUiAOBCOMCA ROSEA, new, 1000 seeds, 50c. PAN'IES. GIANTS, the ver.v best niumraoth vars. to be had. >;o Huer ever ottered. Pkt. 3500 seeds, mixed. ifl.CO, A ptct. new forget- Me- Not -Jewer' added tu every order; H pkt.. halt above. JOHN F. RUPP. Shiremanstown. Pa. ' 1420 The American Florist. July The Nursery Tm^e. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Nurserymen believe stocks in general to be lower than in some years and anti- cipate better prices. The Department of Agriculture is seek- ing the extension of the orange growing area by producing a more hardy variety than is now in existence. A. K. Clingman, the Homer, La., nur- seryman, is spoken of as the probable choice of his district for the state senate for the next term. His peach orchard is one of the largest in the south. Commercial growers in the west are planting the Ingram apple. Many speci- mens are quite handsomely colored; it is a good keeper and is fine eating. Prof. Van Deman recommends its trial where Ben Davis f^nd Winesap are popular. A Correction. Ed. Am. Florist: — In one of your May issues, in the nursery department, I noticed that you, in quoting from my report, say that there are twenty-two nurseries infested with San Jose scale. I wish that you would correct the state- ment, as I did not say so. There were twenty-two (22) orchards in this state that had scale, but no nurseries. You will confer a favor on me, as well as the nurserymen of this state, by making this correction. D. W. Trine. Inspector of Nurseries and Orchards. Lansing, Mich. Heating House for Vegetables. Ed. Am. Florist:— I have half a house 18x35 feet which I desire to make into a vegetable house by partitioning it off with light canvas from the other half. The entire house is 18x70 feet, with 4-foot wall and nine feet to ridge. The cellar in which the boilers are situated is about two feet from and three feet below the proposed vegetable section — nearly the center of the house. I have a Camiody boiler of six sections, which now heats the palm house, 20x50 feet, the flow and return pipes of which run along the north wall thirty-five feet and south twenty feet. I have a Wilks boiler, four feet three inches in circum- ference, which I could use for the vegeta- ble sections if I cannot use the Carmody. With these details you will oblige by answering the following queries: 1. Should I utilize the Carmody, how many extra sections will be necessary to heat the palm house and proposed vegeta- ble house? 2. How should I pipe the vegetable house and with what size of pipe? 3. Would solid beds be the most serviceable in vegetable house, or would you recommend benches? J. C. K. 1. If six sections are required for the palm house, three additional sections would be needed if the vegetable house also is to be heated. 2. One 2 "2 inch overhead flow pipe and eight 2-inch return pipes will supply the radiating surface needed in the vege- table house, if it is to be used for lettuce and other crops for which 50° will be sufficient. The return pipes may be on the walls if beds are used, or beneath the benches if they are used. 3. Good results can be obtained with either beds or benches. The former are less expensive to maintain, and give rather larger crops, especially in the spring, but the crops will generally mature quicker in benches during the winter months. L. R. Taft. Detroit. trade good and stock scarce in the convention city. — BIG SALE OF BED- DING PLANTS.— PRICES HIGHER.— DWARF SWEET PEAS. — ASM AN & DUNN ARE REBUILDING. The very hot weather has injured stock and the increased demand occa- sioned by school closing has caused almost all lines of cut flowers to become scarce. Every local florist has found a ready sale for bedding plants this spring. Red geraniums have been in high favor and salvias and good cannas have been in such active demand that stocks have been completely sold out. Prices have been better than a year ago. The seeds- men also report sales greater than those of last year. Arnold Ringier, of W. W. Barnard & Co., was in town recently and said that we will have the largest convention on record. He named twelve bowling clubs that he had met on his trips that are sure to be here. We have already heard from the Philadelphia club and also from their shooting team. They say they are going to take back the trophy but we hope to see some of the other clubs make them earn it. Mr. Coulter, who is in charge of D. M. Ferry's trial grounds, has some large pots of dwarf pink sweet peas grown in their greenhouse. The plants are about one foot high, but are two feet in diame- ter and are a solid mass of bloom. Such plants would be salable for any florist and, besides, the stems are so long one could pick bunches from them. Asman & Dunn have already made arrangements to rebuild that portion of their establishment, which was recently destroyed by the storm. They will put up a range of thoroughly modern houses. Philip Breitmeyer, our club president, left Sunday for a trip to northern Michi- gan but promised to be back in time for the next meeting. R. F. Decatur, 111. AN OBJECT LESSON ON SUCCESS.— STORY OF THE RISE OF DECATUR'S LEADING FLO- RIST.— FROM BEDDING PLANTS TO CUT FLOWERS AND A CITY STORE. — BOMMERS- BACH AND HIS METHODS. If energy, perseverance and an utter disregard of what may appear unsur- mountable obstacles at first sight be the attributes of success, many a young man, embarking in the flower business, might well follow the example of N. Bommersbach and, like the latter, "stick to it" through thick and through thin until success is achieved. It is not my object, however, to write an essay on success for the benefit of young florists, many of whom, as I have had opportuni- ties to observe, easily become discour- aged, succumbing, as it were, ere the battle is half fought. Years ago, when the hustling city of Decatur was but one fourth its present size, when flowers and plants were not t|uite so popular and in demand as they are to-day, Mr. Bommersbach came here to grow up with the town. A small greenhouse was built, wherein a few bed- ding plants were grown successfully. Realizing that the only way of getting folks interested is by means of an example and being a landscape gardener of no mean calibre, Mr. Bommersbach soon transformed his own grounds into a sort of fairy spot. It was a happy thought and it seemed to work like a charm. Women folks and men, too, soon became interested in plants, the result of which was an increased demand for both his plants and his services. A second house was added, then a third and a fourth. From bedding stock to decora- tive plants and cut flowers was but a short step and soon taken. In course of time four more houses were built, while the older structures were thoroughly remodeled and renovated and at the present time, Mr. Bommersbach's plant consists of eight splendidly equipped houses comprising over 19,000 feet of glass, wherein roses, carnations, bulbous stock and bedding plants are erownwith marked success. A model flower store in the heart of the business center was next in order and about a year ago such a place was opened on North Water street, Albert Bommersbach taking charge. That there are hundreds of other such towns in this great country of ours offer- ing a future to energetic and persevering young florists, goes without saying. There is room and plenty of it for those who can make the best of circumstances and persevere in spite of drawbacks. Homo. CLEMATIS Special Offer of Young Plants. Florists . — why not gr'>w your own plants; they will suit you better than any you can buy. I offer nice, youns, well-hardened plants, 10 varieties, best sorts, free by mail, for $1.00: per 100, $8.00: 25, same rates. Strong plants from 5-in. pots, in ass't, $3.00 a dozen. STRONG SMILAX ROOTS. $2.00 per 100. F. A. BALLER, Bloomingfon, III. HOME OF CHOICE TREES and Hardy Plants. eno/^iii .TiDc J Aza'ea Amoena. Rhododendron*. SPECIALTIES , Kalmias, Blue Spruce. NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R. I. Frank Brunton. Mgr (S^Catalogue free. HftRDY SHRUBS. Assorted in twenty varieties, 1 and 2 year old. fine plants $50.00 per 1000. Three and four years old, strong bushes S80.00 per 1000. Descriptive catalogue and wholesale price list of ornamental nursery stock for all In the trade. SAMUEL C. MOON, Morrisville. Bucks Co., Pa. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. PiCONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. The Beading: Nnnery, BKADING, DIASS. TC8TABLI8HBT1 1864. YiburnumTomeatosum A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSspeAlty Price Hat and deBCilptlve catalOKue on application. REA BROTHERSp Norwood, Mass. There Are Buyers Y^^v mU kinds of good stock THE AMERICAN FLORIST gS^-sgS iSgg. The American Florist. 1421 GOING TO MOVE! SPECIAL LOW PRICES on Entire Stock previous to removal to new, large, ^ <^ ^ centrally located five-story building. 918 Filbert St. (on or about July 15). BEST WHEAT SHEAVES IN THE WORLD. NEW CROP OF CAPE FLOWERS. ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS AND LEAVES. WAX FLOWERS, DOVES, FOIL. BASKETS, POT COVERS, PLANT STANDS. PLATEAUX, CHENILLE. METAL DESIGNS, Etc. Extra . . . Inducements to close out large or small lots. Let us know your wants and we will be pleased to quote you special prices. Exclusive Importers and Manufacturers of Florists' Supplies 25 No. fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. ROSES^GHRYSANTHEMUMS Extra fine, clean stock, "luaranteed to please, 3-inoh Brides and Maids $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. 2!4-iii. Meteors $3.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Leading 'Mums; Yellow — Bonna£FoD, Modesto, Johnson, Jones, Golden Trophy, Emil Buettner, Sunderbruch, Rieman, Maud Adams, Yellow Queen, Golden Wedding, Henderson. Pink— Perrin, Ivory, Jones, Viviand-Morel, Murdock, Glory of the Pacific, Marquis de Montmort. White— Geo. S. Kalb, Ivory, Robinson, Jones, Iron Woodford, Gretchen Buettner, Scrimpton, Lottie Berry, Minnie Wanamaker, Filzwygram, Bergmann. 2!4-inch. Ji.SO per 100; 820.00 per 1000. Address POEHLMANN BROS., Cook County. MORTON CROVE. ILL. BABY PRIMROSE, 12 for $1.,W, $10.00 per 100 by mail. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 25 for $1.50 by mail, $4 per 100, express, ACALYPHA SANOERI, 12 for $3, 100 tor $25 by e.xpress. SWEET-SCENTED CALLA, 12 for $1, 100 for .$6 by mail. New YELLOW CALLA Lemon Giant. Liirge bulbs, many eyes, $7.50 for 12. BEGONIAS, Tuberous, $2 50 per 100. A. BLANG & CO., PHILAOELPHIA. GERANIUMS GERANIUMS for stock, 4-inch, $5 per 100. " " 2'4-in. $2.50 " Rose " " 21,2 in. |2 00 " CARL HAGENBURGER, West Mentor, 0. Acalypha Sanderi.... HEADQUARTERS STOCK. 3-inch, strong dozen, $3.00. 4-inch, strong dozen, $5.00. Write for price on large lots. CHICAGO. Vaughan's Seed StorSt newyork. 84-86 Randolph St. 14 Barclay St. FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS. 'T'O reduce the finer grades I am offer- ing, as long as they hold out, 2V2- inch pot plants, not dry bulbs, at one- halfvalue. Address F. J. ULBRICHT. p. O. Box 655, - ANNISTON, ALA. Surplus Stock. 2000 MARIE LOUISE PLANTS, extra strong. Also 3000 Well-Rooted CUTTINGS of Marie Lt-uise. The above stock is clean :ind free from disease. Send at once. OABH WITH ORDEK. C. LAURITZEN, Rhinebeck-on-Hudson, N.Y. Geranium America cannot be eclipsed for color effect, habit, floriferousness and beauty. PHOTOS FREE. WITHOUT A RIVAL. READY 1900. HENRY EICnnOLZ. Waynesboro, Pa. Roses and Smilax. MAIDS... 6001elt,outof3-in. pots, very strong, (11 15.00 per 100; or $25.00 per the lot. SMILAX... 2-in. strong plants ready for planting, |1 50 for 100; |12 per 1000. Low E-\ press rates. ir will please you or money back. C. HUMFELD. Clay Center, Kan. CHRYSANTHEMUmS i'neh '\tock at ibic. each; 820.00 per 1000. E. Dailledouze. Modesto, Mrs. F. Button (early white), Harry Balsley, Mrs. Weeks, Frank Hardv, Glory ot Pacific, Pink Ivory, Golden Wedding, Pennsylvania, Merry Christmas, Lad\' Fitzwy- gram. Major Bonnaffon, Mrs. H. Robinson. .Teromc Jrnes, Yellow Jerome ,Iones, Mme. Bergmann and ^?,tr%^?::^ """ JOY & SON, "TeI"-'- SMILAX. 3-in., strong and healthy, ready for shift, 60c. per 100; $,5.00 per 1000. Sample by mail, 10c. CELERY PLANTS. Iransplanied. extra strong. 25c. per 100: J2.00 per 1000. White Plume. XewRose, and Giant Pascal. If by mail, add 10c. per 100. CAULIFLOWER. Late A'giers. SOc. per 100. Cash with order. p KILBOIBM, Clinton, M. Y. It may be premature to talk FIELD CARNATIONS! X'/vertheless I wish to remind vou that it will pay you to correspond with me if in want of Stsmdarda or Novelties. Let ters of imiuiry eheertully answered. S. S. SK/OELSKY, 1653 No. 7th St., PHILADELPHIA. 1422 The American Florist. July Our pasTiMEs. Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowline, shooting and cycling read* rs are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all corrHsponaence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Uromfleld St., Boston, Mass.; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 334 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. Ne'w York Pastimes. The bowling interest took a sudden spurt last Monday, no less than nine games being played at the meeting of the club on that afternoon. Following are the three highest scores made by each bowler: F. Traendly 128 143 9,5 T. Roehrs 127 125 117 A. S. Burns 162 146 150 W. H Siebrecht 145 125 113 P. OMara 163 137 147 W. Plumb 139 140 134 •W. A. Manda 143 138 180 The Chicago Record. There were a dozen participants in the last series of games rolled on Mussey's alleys. The record is considered in deter- mining the winners in the trophy contest now on. The members voted to accept the invitation to Milwaukee and will go up on Saturday, Juiy S, but the hour of leaving has not yet been determined. Following is the score of the last games: Name. 1st. 2d. 3rd. 4ih. Av. C. W. McKel'ar 164 171 191 160 172 Fred. Stollery 196 128 165 133 156 E. P. Winterson 147 158 134 14«i Jno. Deenan 160 145 124 113 138 J. S. Wilson 142 111 132 141 132 Geo. Stollery 127 102 157 i:« 130 Alex. Henderson 140 129 108 140 129 G. L.Grant 129 129 C. A. Hunt 154 123 99 125 .las. Hartshorne 124 130 113 122 Phil. Hauswirth 99 108 104 Walter Kreitling 103 114 76 98 Philadelphia Pastimes. The gunners had a gala time at their match in West Chester. They lost, but would have won handily if Mr. Jones, one of the team, had not been suddenly stricken with an affection of the eyes, which handicapped him so that he only made three points out of a possible twenty- five. As it was, they were beaten by only ten points. After the match an elegant repast was served and it was not until the last train of the day that they reluctantly took leave of their merry hosts. Itwill be seen by the score that some fine shooting was done by the vis- itors. Burton, Anderson, Park, Harris, Cartledge, Reed, Coleman and Bell all made over twenty out of a possible twenty-five. The total points scored were 252 to 242. The individual scores are as follows: Anderson 22 I Burton 22 Park 22 I Harris 20 West !Ott 15 I CraiR 14 Keed 21 Dorp 17 McKarahar 19 I Coleman 23 Bell 21 Jones 3 Cartledge ... ... 23 | Total 242 Bowling, in spite of the weather, is still indulged in by a few of the faithful and some very good scores are being made. The associates and regular members had a brush last Monday night, which was finally placed to thecreditof theregulars. The associates confidently allowed a handicap oi ten points to a man, but in none of three games were they able to overcome it and were defeated in the final by four pins without the handicap. The final games on outside alleys lor places on the Detroit team will soon be under way. It will be a hustling contest and every man will do his best to win. K. Interest Slackening at Denver. The loUowing is the score of what will probably be the last contest in Denver ior the season. It will be noticed that the heat has not cut down the tall figures, whatever it may do to the attendance: Name 1st. 2d. Sd. Av. A. E. Mauff 216 179 192 196 John B^rry 244 164 149 186 Robt. Kurth 193 170 181 Chas. Mauff 153 168 160 Geo. Zimmer 159 144 146 150 A. M. Lewis 112 160 136 J. N. Jakobseu 117 117 ^ J. B. Indianapolis. PLEASANT THINGS SAIDOF JUNE.— BUSINESS GOOD ALL ALONG THE LINE. — BIG SALE OF BEDDING PLANTS. — SMALL GERANIUMS IN GREATEST DEMAND.— BOILER MEN HAVE AN OI>PORTUNITY. — FAREWELL SUPPER AT THE HOME OF MRS. RIEMAN. June has been a month of very good business and everybod3' is well satisfied. The trade in bedding plants which in former years practically came to an end a week after Memorial Day continued this year almost two weeks longer than usual. Noticeable was the scarcity of good 3-inch and 4inch geraniums, which sold at $1 a dozen, wholesale. Florists had as many and probably more of these useful plants than in former years, but the demand proved to be unexpectedly large, as the extreme cold of last winter had killed most geraniums stored in the Cellars of the more economical flower lovers. Among a few others Fred. Huk- riede & Son correctly anticipated the situation and lound their foresight handsomely rewarded. There is an increasing demand tor lawn specimens of bay trees and large palms. Hollyhocks, pa;onies and other pretty things of the "old fashioned garden" are also growing in favor. Greenhouse boilers and heating systems are receiving much attention this year; everybody is cleaning and testing. The Bertermann Floral Co., M. Brandlein, A. Wiegand & Son, Alfred Pahud, John Grande and J. J. Vondersaar intend an increase of boiler capacity. Indianapolis is speedily getting in line regarding parks. All over the city large and small tracts of land have been pur- chased for that purpose and a few years hence we shall have as fine a system of parks and boulevards as any city in the Union. Mrs. Charles Rieman, who has been connected with the florist trade for over thirty years, has retired from busi- ness. Her invitation to a farewell sup- per given at her residence June 21 was responded to by the majority of local florists. The party was royally enter- tained and everybody had a very pleas- ant time. For a souvenir each of the guests brought one yard of ribbon with his name attached; the prettiest as well as the oddest were rewarded with prizes. Mr. Page had the prettiest and Mr. Stanley the oddest in the collection. Mrs. Rieman was ilso presented with a fine rocking chair by her guests. Although the picnic season is at its height the local association has failed so far to prepare for the annual outing. H. JUNGE. Waltham, Mass — P. Cairns sails for Europe on July 1, persteamshipLucania. Holland, Mich.— Charles S. Dutton reports lake plant trade as exceptionally good. Kalamazoo, Mich. — The Misses Dunk- ley will attend the S. A. F. convention at Detroit. Athol, Mass. —James Sutherland's greenhouses were almost completely wrecked by the hail storm of Saturday, June 24. Glenbrook, Conn. — The Gurley green- houses have been sold to B. S Nomdey, of New Canaan, and will be removed by him to that town. Onset, Mass.— R. T. Ellis has sold out his florist business and will hereafter devote his attention to landscape gar- dening exclusively. Taunton, Mass.— W. N. Craig, who has been seriously ill for several weeks, is now happily recovering and is once more able to be around again. Ithaca, N. Y.— Robert Shore, of the botanical department of Cornell Univer- sity, who has been ill for some time, is now out and at work again. Richmond, Va.— George J. Freedley, vice-president and general manager of the Cardwell Machine Co., has married Maude A. Reynolds, who kept a flower stand and whose acquaintance he made through the daily purchase of a bou- tonniere. Watertown, N. Y.— Wm. A. Clark & Son report that they never sold out so completely as this spring, their houses for bedding stock being as clean as though the benches had been cleared by a broom instead of by customers. NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY Dahlias for Planting AVE OFFKR ^ Largest and Best "=•''^^",lPr?.'Cef.'""■ ^THRM IflNR Finestsnow white show Dahlia. OlUnm IVinU Large, Ions stems, extremely profuse bloomer. Stront; plants ready, 50c. each; J4.00 per dozen; $25.00 per 100. SURPLUS STOCK. We grew an immense stoc*f of the new DECORA* TIVE CACTUS DAHLIAS. Have a few thousand left, finest named varieties, which we will close out at 84.00 per 100; strcng field roots. larSeDd for new lliustrattd trade list for 1899 and apeclal low prices on mixed Dahlias and Dahlias under color. W. P. PEACOCK. ATCO. N, J. BEGONIA SOCOTRANA strong $3 .00 per doz. Stronger 6.00 per doz. Now is the time to get them and start them to have them in good shape for Christmas. Wj^^^^ B. Socotrana is one of the parents SSl^P of the celebrated li. Glorie de Lorraine EDWIN LONSDALE. ~ ~ ~ I Wyndmoor, Money order office. I Chestnut Hill (Stft H.) Chestnut Hill. PHILA. Phlladelobla. Pa I American Beauty Roses in 3 inch pots, reaay to be shifted into 4-inch Healihv and strong plants, $8 00 per 100. A. G. PRINCE & CO.. 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. ROSE PLANTS. 500 Bridesmaids, 500 Meteors, 500 Brides, 800 Perles, at $1.00 per liiiiulred, SIS. 00 iht 1000. Uush order. _ E. J. BOLANZ. 222 So. Main St., - AKRON jSgg. The American Florist. 1423 Neplirolepis Washingtoniensis. The GREATEST and BEST NOVEITY of the YFAR. Thpru is no other fern of its class incultivatiou sodistinctaEd majestic. The fronds, rnmarka- bly thick and metallic in appejirance. yrow 8 leet and raore in heieht. upright and arch srracefully, have a width of 12 to 15 inches. The leaves are very hardy, not at all brittle; siana exposure better than any other fern. Its fronds if cut keep «;reen for over ten days and are especially valuable for wall and other large decorations. In answer to several inquiries, will say that this ^ziant of the Nephrolepis family shows its beauty and usefulness only when full yrown, never in a 3 or 4~ inch pot. although the 3 or 4 fronds are graceful, but as a specimen plant from a 6 to r2-inch or still larger pot. t is simply grand- and will rival the areca palm, with the invaluaV>le advantage that if iis fronds or leaves ar^ cut or used or spoiled by bad usage or accident, one season, with proper treatment, will produce a still larger crop of its gracefulfrond-s. and so keep on indednitely. This fern, as slated before, originated with me from spores and increases fairly well from runners when larger. Price, strong plants from 3-in. pots, 75c. each, $8 per doz.; from 2^-in. pots, 40c. each, $4 per doz., $30 per 100, or 3 of the latter size for $1, free by mail; larger plants Irom benches, $1 to $5 each. DECORATIVE PLANTS. Low cash prices for one week. All cool grown, healthy and clean. Kentia Belmureana . Pots. High. Lv8. Each. 3 12 in. 4 $O.Ifi h 20 in. 5-6 \M Latania 2>4 Sin. 15 in. 24 in. 1.00 Lvs. ■ Each. 40 thuriums from 3 to 5-in pots. 25c., 40c. and 60c. n Ferns. 50^^ and 75c. each; Dieffenbachias and Marantas, 20c. to 50c.; Selaginella Emiliana and Adian- pots and Pandaous utilis. 8 in. high, for growing on. 6c.; Cissus discolor, 3-in. pots. 8c.; Hoya carnosa , 3-in.,6i;. ; Asparagus plumosus,2i4-in.,6c.~all at 20 per cent discount by the doz., 25 per cent by the 100. Perle, La France, Princess Bonnie, Bride, Bridesmaid, Cornelia Cook, Safrano, $2.50 per 100; $4 per 100 Pots. High. Lvs. Each. Pots. High. Seafonhia ele^ans . . 5 30 in. 4 $0.50 Corypha australis . . . S 18 in . 6 45 in. 4 1.00 Cocos Weddeliana . . 2|/s 10 in. Areca lutesoens . . . . 3 1.5 in. 4 .15 Dracaena f urcans . . . 12 in. . 4 18 in. 4 .20 *' " 5 18 in. . 5 25 in. 5 .40 Lindeni. 5 18 in. Chanj^Brops escelsa 7 20 in. 8 .75 " Massangeana . 5 18 in. Orchids (Ltelia), Pitcher Plants and Elkh( turn Ferns. '^Vz-in. pots, 5c.; Crotons from 2-in variegata, 3-iu.,20c.; green variety. 10c. ; Echever ROSES from 2»/s-in. pots. Golden Gate from 3-in. pots: Am. Beauty. 3 and 4-in. pots. $8 and $12 p^r 100. Verbenas, Petunias, Ooleus, Sage, Lobelias. Sweet Aiyssum. Nasturtiums, Phlox, etc.. to clean up, $1.75 per 100 from 2%Au. pots. N. STUDER. ANACOSTIA, D. C. GflRNflTION CUTTINGS We are now booking orders for fall delivery; fine plants from the field. Guaranteed strong, vigorous plants free from disease, of all leading varieties. WRITE us YOUR WANTS. ASPARAGUS SPRtlVGERII. in 3. 4 and 6-in pots. BABY PRIMROSE, 4-in. pots. I Alf F VIFW Rd^F (lARRFN^ Wholesale Growers Cut Flowers. ORACtNA INOIVISA, Sand 6-in. pots. Liberal discounts tor liberal orders. All tniXl. TILII IIUOL UMIIULIIOi Plants and Palms, shipments will be well packed. Wf will endeavor to please you. Send in -w . •Kw^^T'f^WTVJT K.T "^r your orders early. Write us your wants; we can supply them. ^^^^^— ^^J AJYlllO i vJW IN, IN. I. Please mention American Florist wtien writing. A^^T^ ®OJur>. HERE THEY ARE! 800 METEOR, 3O0 BRIDESMAID, 600 BRIDE, 300 PERLE. A No I Btock from 3 Inch pots, cuttings struck In December tLt\b IjO per 100. Also 600 Red AUemintheras. at SI Ti) per 100. Place your order at once. Address C. L. REESE, Springfield, Ohio. 3Vo-inch. shifted ba to 3-inch. For July Planting, 3-INCH STOCK IS BEST. We offer strong growing Brides, Meteors, Maids, fiom 3-inch pots, splendid value, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Perles, extra fine, $*1.00. Superior stock, certain to please you. W. H. GULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. FANCY ROSE STOCK niakins extra strong jilants and not bulky for shipment. Bride, Meteor, Maid and Kaiseriu, €c; 2i/j-ln.. 3i^o. .luly 15th and later delivery. SMILAX, stron;;, 2-inch, ,11 00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. pjgg WITH ORDER. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III. ROSE PLANTS. BRIDES, 4-inch 1,700 MAIDS. 4-inch 1.100 BRIDES, 2!4-inch 1,200 MAIDS, 2!/2-inch I„=i00 METEORS. 2H-lnch 600 All 111 eaceilent contltlon. at $3 CO for 2U Inch and «8,U0for4-lncli, VESEY'S GREENHOUSES, 90 Thompson Ave., Ft. Wayne, Ind. Forcing Roses -^ - 3v.-i„ ■ WIWMIg ilWWUUpgjjpg Per ,00 BRIDE $2.50 $4.00 BRIDESMAID 2.50 4 00 LA FRANCE 2 75 4.00 AlsoSoupert, Ilermosa, DeGraw, Kruger and a full line of roses from 2V2- inch pots, at low prices. Send for prices, Ca»h with order. SMILAX. fine yoiint! p'ants, il2 uo per lUOO, THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. Roses ! Roses ! MAIDS and BRIDES, 3-inch, fine stock, $5,00 per 100; $45,00 per 1000. MAIDS, BRIDES, WOOTTONS and METEORS, and 2!/,-inch, $3,00 per 100; $25,00 per 1000, ist Forest Park, ST. LOUIS, MO. Finest FO R C I N G R OS ES "" ^"' °" """""^ for Planting Up. Jt,^,^ jt BRIDES, METEORS, BRIDESMAIDS, 21/2-in. pots, @ $3.00 per 100; avb-in., 0' $8.00. PERLES 2y2in. pots, @ $3 50 per 100; SVz-in., % $9.00 KAISERINS, LA FRANCE, PAPA GONTIER, SUNSET 21/2-in. pots, (u $4.00 per 100; aiA-in., (y $10.00. ' SOUV. DE WOOTTON 2y2-in. pots, ui $5 00 per 100; 3i/o.in., @ $10 00 AMERICAN BEAUTY 2y2in. pots, (" $6 00 per 100; 314-in., @ $12.00 2-ln. Pots, Ready for 3-ln., at $2.00 per 100: Climbing Wootton Marchioness of Lome Antoine Rivoire Climbing White Pet Mme. Jos. Schwartz White Maman Cochet Climbing Capt. Christy Dawson Empress of China Champion of the World Souv. d'un Ami Laraarque Solfaterre Maurice Rouvier Duchess de Brabant Ferdinand Jamin Ernest Metz Mme. Pernet Ducher Wm. Allen Richardson Cherokee Caroline Marnxesse BABY PRIMROSE, (Primula Forbesi), strong plants in bloom, (ir^r,oi»r. SH-ln, pots, $15 00 per 100, I*«*. ROSES Per 100 BRIDESMAID, Scinch pots $3.00 BRIDESMAID. .3-inch pots 5(0 METEOR. 2!/,-inch pots, $15 per 1000, 2.00 AM. BEAUTY, plants one year old, per M 30 in. high 30.OO LA FRANCE. 1 yr. old plants . 30.00 REINBERG BROS., SI Wabash Ave., CHICAQO. SURPLUS ROSES. 100. 1000. Beauty, 3^-in. pots,. $9,00 $80,00 Meteor, " " ., 5,00 +"),00 Maids, •■ ■' ,. .5,00 45,00 Brides, • •' ,. 5,00 45,00 .VII fine stock — grown for own use. Cash with order from unknown parties. BRANT & NOE, Tell them where you saw the ad. 1424 The American Florist. J»iy ', Brooklyn. THE PROPOSED MARINE PARK FOR CONEY ISLAND. — THE CRUISER OLYMPIA IN BED- DING PI.ANTS. Frederick W. Kelsey, the well-known New York nurseryman, and one of the original commissioners of the Essex County, N. J., park system, is strongly in tavor of the proposed marine park for Coney Island. In the course of a recent interview he stated : "Had the whole of Coney Island been acquired and suitably improved by the city for park and recrea- tion purposes twenty-five years ago what a resource in value and for recrea- tion the people would have today. With the prodigious growth of this great metropolis what will be the value and public needs of that shore frontage twenty-five years hence. Public parks well located and properly improved in all growing municipalities are invariably good investments, but a marine park with ocean frontage becomes at once of such incalculable advantage to a great city that the longer the acquirement is deferred the greater the detriment to the whole community." Another bedding plant monstrosity is now to be seen here, in Prospect Park, in the form of a reproduction of the cruiser Olympia, Admiral Dewey's flag- ship. Oneco, Fla. — E. N. Reasoner, of Rea- soner Bros., has been elected a vice-presi- dent of the Florida State Horticultural Society. Shelbyvillk, III. — The Northside Greenhouses is the name under which the Harwood-Martin establishments have been consolidated. J. W. Canaga is manager. He was in business in St. Louis prior to the big cyclone of 1S9G, which wrecked his houses. Then he built and for a time conducted a place for F. W. Gross at DuQuoin. Field Grown Roses "rS- Two year old. On their own roots. Nortliern grown. Hcncb-rooted. Full assortment. Special low contract offers for Fall or Spring delivery. JACKSON & PeRKINS CO.. Newark, N. Y. WHOLESALE ONLY. .J.AUSTIN Shaw. Weptern Rt-preBentative. 7H Wabash Avenue, Chicago. Would Like To f^ ^V/^h ft n fpf^ .'!00 Bridesmaids. i^JVK^tlCllM^C 3.in._ fine stock, for Brides, same size. Will send sam- ple in exchange SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, N. Y. POP ^AI P Good, stronK 800PERLE& in 3i/j-in. pots, $3.00 800MAIDS " " 3.00 800 LA FRANCE lOOOBRIDES " " 3.00 lOOOMERMETS " " 3.00 300 MRS. GARRETT in 3-iii. pots 6.00 Cash with Order. MRS. J. W. CROUCH, Chattanooga, Tenn. CARNATION Cuttings an soid Field-grown stock for fall delivery. F. DORNER & SONS CO., La Fayette, Ind. CARNATION CUTTINGS All sold. AVe are liooking: orders for fleld-grown slock. Ceo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich. Ml ■ K|*|*A TOMATO, CAUIiAGE, III AN I \ CELERY, PEPPER, iVrc. S. LINTHICUM, Woodwardsville. A. A. Co . Md. ^iiUmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim^iiiimiiiiiiiiiHMiiiiii-itiiii CHRYSANTHEMUMS. From 2-inch pots for .Tune !ind July planting. 6000 Novelties for 1899 at verv moderate prii.'es. I 2000 New Varieties of 1898 at . . $4.00 per 100. 2000 European Novelties at . JIO.OO per 100. | 25000 Standard Varieties at . . . 2.50 per 100. Send us a list of your wants, statins: quantity, date to be delivered, and we will advise you what we can do. . . . Miscellaneous ... 1500 ALTERNANTHERA. 4 sorts, thumb pots . . J1.50 per 100. 7100 CARNATIONS, rooted cuttings; 1000 Triumph, 3500 Flora Hill, SOO .Jubilee . . . 2.00 700 Wm. Scott, 1000 Daybreak 1.50 400 Cerise Queen .... ....... 4.00 3000 CYCLAMEN, 4 distinct varieties, Sept. sown, in exce:ieutcoiKlition,2H-in pots 5.00 ' 300 FERNS. Nephrolepis Cordifolia. A sword Fern of rapid growth; 4-in. pots. . 10.00 500 ROSES, The Bride, 3!4-in. pots ' . . . . 6.00 3000SM1LAX, from 2!2-in. pots, extra strong winter sown, ready to run as soon a.s planted 2.50 300 SALVIA SPLENOENS, 2 in. pots 2.00 300 VINCA MAJOR VARIEGATA. 3-in. pots 4.00 150 ;.oo NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. ROBT. CRArC & SON Roses, Palms ^ and Novelties in Decorative Plants. <^ Market and 4gth Street. PHILADELPHIA PA. BOSTONIENSIS FERNS Extra fine lot ready for 5-in. pots. Write GEO. A. KUHL. PEKIN. ILL. Wholesale Roses and Carnations. SMILAX. Extra fine plants out of 4-iD. pots. Price, $4.50 per 100, $40.00 per looo. WILLIAM SCHWEINFURTH. RIOGEWOOD. N. J. Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarias, stock enormous, quality the flnest. SANDER, Bruges. Belgium. agknt: a. DIMMOCK, 60 Vesey Street, - NEW YORK. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings all sold and planted ou except Emily Pierson and Silver Spray. If you want any stock of these varieties you will do well to write me. CHAS. CHADWICK, Lock Box II. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Orchids! <^ ARR-VEOIN FINE CONDITION. Camea labiata, C Mossia^, C Speciosissiraa, C. Harrisoiiicc- violacea, C. Warnerli, C. jiranulosa. L;i;lia anceps, L. a, alba, L. autumnalis, L. Prai'tans, L. Dayaua and Burlingtonia fra^rans. LAGER & HURRELL, summit, n. j. Orclild Qrowers and Importers. THE BOSTON FERN A Specialty. 1.5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Orders filled in rotation as ready. L. H. FOSTER. 45 King St.. DORCHESTER. MASS. EXCURSIONS VIA THE WABASH. Detroit, Mich., July 3 to 6, account CbriBtian Endeavor Convention. Rate from Chicago, one farp for thp miTmi tr^n. L J 1^ --T^ ^^ CHICAGO ffl^ ™u\c.i , I'rin.-i's^ of Wul.-.,, Swanlov Whil.', -iV, iiK-li ViM) I), lfl5 per imiO. SATISFACTION GUARANTEE]*. PAULMADER, East Stroudsburs, Pa. SOME or OIR SPECIALTIES. Lancaster, Pa., June 17. "99. MB. THERON PARKER, Brooklyn, N. V.. Dear 5i>.-— Your Model Carnation Support \<. all right in every w;iy. and will no doubt be considered as neces- sary as ^otfrf/>/an^5 with growers when better known. I consider it the best on the market; and if your other spe- cialties are eiiually as good, they should make another addition to the money makers of 1900. Respectfully. ALUERT M. HERR. MANUFACTURED BY THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO. 226 North 9th St . BROOKLYN, N. Y. ..RUBBER HOSE.. For Florists, Seedsmen, ,^S nurserymen, Gardeners, Etc. ^i(-in. special hose J20.00 per 100 ft. l^-in., 7 ply 15.C0 per 100 ft. ^-in., S ply 12.50 per 100 ft. ^-in., 7 ply 12.50 per 100 ft. X-in., 4 ply 10.00 per 100 ft. Yz-'x'n.s 4 and 5 ply 10.00 per 100 ft. Made in 25-ft. or 50-ft. lengths. Couplings attached, ready for use. IVIANIJFACTIJRERS' RUBBER CO., J^ 45 Vesey St.. NEV YORK CITY. Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages The DaytOD Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON. OHIO. Now Ready! The American Florist Company's .. seiymen & Seeds- men of the United States and Canada. Price Two Dollars. In Flexible Leather Binding, Three Dollars AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,^.^ 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. HAIL For Insurance Against Damage by Nal' Address JOHN g1 ESLER, - Sec'y F. H. A.; SADDLE RIVER. N. J. Please mention American Florist when writing;. THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S COLOR CHART 911 &B In Amenoa. PRICE IB CENTS POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 322 Dearborn St. Chicago PLANT PROTECTOR. PATENT APPLIED FOR Illusttated Pamphlet on Application. ADDKESS^— DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y 490 Howard Street, ■ DETROIT, MICH. Boston Florist Letter Co. MANrFACTURKHS OF FLORISTS' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and vbis nlshed* 18x30x13 made in two sections* one for each size letter* given away with first order of 500 letters. Block Letters. 1 H or 2-lnch size, per 100. $2.00. Script Letters. ^. Fastener with each letter or wort. Used by leadlnR florlets everywhere and for sale by all wholesale Hurlsts and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawlev St.. BOSTON. MASS. H. BAYERSOORFER & GO. Cycaa Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. H. BAYERSOORFER & CO. 60. 52. 54 and 56 N. 4th SI., PHILADELPHIA. PA. A, HERRMANN Manufac- turer I Send for a price list. 404-406-408-410-412 E. 34th St, NEW YORK ".; Florists' Supplies REED & KELLER I^lorlsts' 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. John Conley & Son, Mannfactnrers of 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET. i8gg. The American Florist. 1427 Nashua, N. H. Nashua had a most severe hail storm Saturday afternoon, June 24. Geo. Pills- bury, whose place is on the north side of the city, lost nearly all his glass. The 16x24 double thick glass could not resist the large hailstones. He is the heaviest loser in town, with no insurance. Otis F. Searles, also on the north side, got the hardest part of the shower and the hail- stones had no mercy on his glass. August Gaedeke & Co., Geo. E. Buxton and C. H. Blake, escaped with but little damage. It was the severest hail storm for many years in this section. G. Meadville, Pa. — The annual rose show at the Central Presbyterian Church was this year a very successful affair. Among the exhibitors were Aug. Krueger and the Oil City Rose Gardens. Bridgeport, Conn.— The West End Floral Gardens are to be -discontinued and the land on which the greenhouses stand is to be cut up into building lots. The proprietor, Chas. H. Fleming, will continue the florist business, however, as usual at The Arcade. CoRYALLis, Ore. — Fully ninety per cent of theroseplants in the Willamette valley were winter killed to the ground and the ■bulletin, "Rose Culture in Oregon," just issued by the experiment station is of more than ordinary interest in this sec- tion. The plants which were mulched were not root killed and are making new growth. ifc*»<-»-<»f-*-w«*-»-w-)M*e»**3>Fa NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE N; W PUNTS- ENDORSED BY PROHINEHT FIORISTS- , f^r USED FOR FUHIGATION OR SPRAYING INDOORS OR Lout- zoo lbs. or tobacco ik one pint or mmireii \ SOLD BY SEEDSMEN CIRCULAR TREE-, ■ 5KABCURA DIP CO- CHICAGO- I <)uicklyDocs iT.^r ^^■!^k*.<^i>i^^^t^a^. .^^jt'^^jy "NICOMITE"! (PATENT.) Vapor Insecticide. A Certain Killer of RED SPIDER, GREENFLY and Other Insect Pests. THE TOBACCO WAREHOISING AND TRADING CO., — . Sold by Seedsmen. LOUISVILLE. KY. MA5TICA FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES. Proven superior to putty. Easier to apply and stays ' n. Not affeciid hy extremes of weather. Endorst-d by prominent florists. If not on sale by your dealer send for de-^cripti ve circular of Mastica and Mastica Glaziog Machines, to F. O.PIERCE CO.. "■^^l::n:.:sr New York. FOR SALE CHEAP. Mats, Paints, Oils, ptc. THE REED GLASS & PAINT CO.. 456^W. Broadway, NEW YORK. 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 sa]), which only e.xperts can detect — as well as stained sap, knots and other defects cut out. Others do not equal our quality if they do beat our prices. It is not hard to see the reason : You can not buy gold dollars at fifty cents each. Experienced growers know that the best is not too good and cheapest in the long run. Lockland Lumber Co., LOCKLAND, O. Write for or Estii WHEELER-STENZEL CO. IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF- Make yotir contracts for next season now. We can deliver to any part of the country and Save Ton Money Greenhouse Glass 72 Sudbury St., BOSTON, MASS. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Paci;ed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate Price per crate 1500 3'ln. pota In crate, M. 88 120 T-ln, pota In crate, U 20 1600 2M " •• 6.26 W 8 " " 3.00 1500 2)? " " 6.00 48 a " " 3 60 1000 3 ■' " 5 00 4810 m>iH " " 6.80 2411 500 4 320 0 144 t 4.50 4.61 3.111 3.60 iit; Seed pana. same price as pots. Send for price Hat of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. 10 per cent for cash with order. Address HILFINQER BROS. IPOTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. AUGUST BOLESR & SONS. New York Agents, 62 DKT STREET. NEW TORK CITT. Standard t^s jt "W^ j FLOWER JKO LS If your greenhouses are within 500 mlle5 of theCapitol, write us; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, 28lh and M Streets N. E. WASHINGTON. D. C. FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS ""^ List and SAMPLES PREB. J. 6i SWAHN S SONS, minneapouI. minn. Made by Standard Pots Good Railroad Facilities KFI I FD RROS Special Attention Given to ^^^"^^^^^^^^^~ >fail Orders, and Special NORRISTOWN, PA. Sizes Made to Order. Price Lists Furnished on Application. STANDARD FLOWER POTS First Quality. Cream Color. 1% In., per 1000. .$2 40 I 3!^ in., per 1000, $ 1 9S 2 in., " ,. 2 75 4 in., " 6 20 2V4 in., " .. 3 35 5 in., " 10 80 3 in., " .. 4 70 I 6 in., •* 16 50 Packages extra. C. HENNECKECO.""-X;,:i;»"' BRANCH WAKEHUUSES: ' Kearney and Westiide Avei., Jersey City, N. J. lackson Av. & Pearson St.. Long Island Cily, N. Y. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUIACTURBBS OF Flower Pots. Before buying write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrlghtwood Ave., CHICAGO. ILL. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS' DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH,, Rep. 490 HOWARD ST. An advertiser feels better when he knows he is getting direct returns for his money. Mention the American Florist. 1428 The American Florist. July /, Index to Advertisers. Advenlslng Katea \AVl Allen J K U17 American Road Ma- chine Co Ill American Rose Co Lakev'w Rose GardeD'.-)2 banK JuUuH 141' LautltzenChrlstli LIntblcum J 8 \M Locklar^ LumCo I4J' 14'.>l Amllng B C. Bailer F A Ji--u BartlettGeo S 11 BaB8ett& Washburn. 1115 Bayersdorfer H & CO- H2ii Benthey & Co 1416 Berbee P II Berger U H & Co. ...lin Bemlng H G Hn; Blanc A & Co 1421 Robbink & Atkins. ... II Bolanz E J 1422 KostoD Letter Co 142i; Brant &Noe 142:) Budlong J A 1416 Burpee W Atlee & Co 11 Carmody J D IV Chadwick Chas 1124 Chicago Carnation Col42l Chicago Wrecking Co II! Cincinnati Cut Flo C01414 Clucaa & Boddlngton 1 1 < 'onard & Jones Co. . . 1424 Conley John A Son... .142ti ('otlage Garaens 1 Cox Seed Co II Craig Bobt & Son 1424 CrltcbellB P 1 Crouch Mrs J W 1421 Cunningham Jos B.. 1425 .1426 II Liong 1> U Dayton Paper Novelty II Detroit Flow Pot W tg ... ;r2ii 1427 I)letschA4Co ly DUlon J L 142! DomerFred ASons Col424 Dreer HA 142S 1 Dumont & Co 1410 Blchholz Henry U21 Elliott W U 14111 Bills &Pollworth 1414 Kllleon & Tesson 141ti Ernest W H 1427 Ford Bros 1417 Foster Lucius n 1424 Fryer B :i25 Fucbs Albert 1426 Gardeners' Chronicle III Garland Geo Ill Germain Fruit Co... .1418 Gibbons H W IV Qlblln & Co Ill Gorton & Lldgerwood.1428 Grand Trunk R R . 1414 Gullelt W H & Sons. 142a Gunther Wm H 1417 Garney Heater Co. . . 1128 Hagenburger Carl... 1421 HartM A. 1417 Uarl R 1 142o Heiss J B 1126 Ilennecke C Co 1127 Uerr Albert M Ii2a Hen I4.'l Ullflnger Bros 1427 Hill fi G & Co 1 HIppardB HI Hltchlngs & Co... . IV Holton &Hunkel Co.1114 UookerH M Co Ill Horan Bdw C 1417 HortAdv II Uoyt A T IV Uunifeld C H21 Hunt E H 1115 Illinois Cut FlowerCoI415 International Growers' Bxchange 1421 Jackson B B l4'I6 Jackson & Perkins Col424 Jacobs S &SODB Ill Jennings Bros HI Jennings B B..- 1418 Johnson & Stokes — II .loy \ Son .1410 .1114 KeUerBros 1127 Keller Geo & Son 1427 Kellogg Geo M 1417 Kelsey Harlan P 1417 Kennlcott Bros Co. ...1415 Kllbourn R 1421 Kroeschell Bros Co... IV Kuehn C A 141(1 Kohl Geo A 1424 Lager & Hurrell 1424 Madei Paul 142il Manning Jacob W ...14'20 Manufacturers Uuuber McCarthy & Co 141(1 McKellar & Wlntflr- son 1415 Urj Meyer .lohn C &Co .. II MlddiemasH Archie. . 142.'i MUlang Frank 1417 Mlllang & Co 1417 II MonlngerJCCo IV Moon Samuel C 14J0 Morris Floral Co 1125 Moss Geo M 14111 Myers & Co. NIessen Leo N T Cut Flower Bi. Ill N T Cut Flower Co. Peacock W P Pennock Snm'l S ... Pierce F (i Co Pittsburg Cut Flo Co H 1 1 v:'. Plant Seed Co II Poehlmann Bros. .1121 Prince A G & Co 1415 1422 QuakeiClty M'chWks IV Kea Bros 1420 Reed Glass & Paint Col427 Reed & Keller 142(1 Reese C L 1128 Regan Printing House 11 Reld Bdw 141t) Relnberg Bros ...1415 I4'B Rice M & Co 1421 Rldei^BrlcsBon Bng Co 1428 Roemer Fred 141S Rolker A a. Sons 141'.i Rose Mlg Co II Rupp JohnF 1411) Sander & Co 1424 Schiller J L lllli Schultbels Anton ]4'25 Schwelnfurth Wm... 11-24 Sheridan W F 1417 aiebrecht & Son ..1121 I Situations* Wanw.. 1413 Skabcura Dip Co 14'27 SkldelekySS... 1421 Soilth Nath 4 8on....l424 Soltau C & Co mil South Side Floral Co. 1123 Stahl Chas B Ulc Stearns Lumber Co... Ill Studer N 1423 Suburban Equipment Co. IV Sutherland Geo A 11 1(1 Swahna Sons J G 1427 Tesson RobtF 1123 Thorbum J M & Co.1418 Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co . ..1427 Traendly & Schenck. .141? Ulbrlolit F J. Van der School R & Son Vaugh; 1421 Wabash R R. 141U 1421 II WataonG C II Weathered's Thos W Son HI Weber H & Son 1126 Weeber & Don II Welch Bros 141(1 Wheeler-Stenzel Co.. 1127 WhlUdln Pot Co 1127 Wletor Bros 1115 WIttbold Geo I Wood Bros :i25 Woodroffe M W & Co 1410 Wrede U II YjungJno 1417 VnnnuTho- 1' 1117 ZIrnglebel Denys 14W Glens Falls, N. Y.— The firm oi H. L. Crandell & Co. has been succeeded by H. L. Crandell. Herkimer, N. Y.— J. F. Barclay, the well known florist, and Miss Marie Dren- nan were married at Inwood-onthe- Hudson, June 27. The Best Boiler on Earth for Greenhouse Heating. ALSO MADE FOR STEAM. Water Section Made in One Casting. No Leaky Joints to Worry Over. Deep Fire Pot. No Need to Sit Dp All Night to Keep Your Fire Going. THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD. SEND FOR FLORISTS' CATAXOGITB AND PRICK LIST FREE UPON APPLICATION. GURNEY HEATER MFG. GO. NEW YORK CITT BRANCH : 111 Fifth Ave., cor. 18th St. 74 Franklin St.. Cor. Arch, BOSTON. MASS. Exclusively A GREENHOUSE HEATER! J TiSiS''''^ftf%t||^y J M:n.ns'VMI| 1 specially adapted for the work. easy to erect; simple in oper- ation; economical as to consumption of fuel. Send for Catalogue and latest prices. MYERS 8z: CO., 1514-1520 So 9th St., - PHILADELPHIA, PA. (ESTAELISBED 1.849.) 22 Cortlandt 239 Frankli 692 Craig- Street, Water Evefy Da'jr in the Year for Flowers and Lawns when RIDER or ERICSSON HOT AIR PUMPS are used. Nearly 25,000 sold during the past twenty-five years. Prices reduced. Send to nearest office for Catalogue "A 3." RIDER-ERICSSON ENGINE CO. t street, Hew York. Ta.,;o„io b^„-i\ 86 Iiake Street, Cliicag-o. n Street, Boston u^.,„l rf.hl ' 40 !*■ 7tli Street. Philadelphii itreet, Montreal, P. Q "»*ana, Luoa. 22 A. Pitt Street, Sidney, N. S tneGORTON SIDE FEED BOILER SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING. WE HAVE IT. YOU WANT THE BEST. S.'iicl for CiitMlogui- and investigate for yourself. GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO., **« Se^J^^y^r^k.^*" PCRrECT GLAZIERS' POINTS HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street. J* PHILA., PA. KEY TO USES OF GLASS. S<.-1><1 t'ol- it. JOHN LUCAS & CO., Philadelphia. ^m ^MERICATJ Rmerica is "the Prow of Iho Fessel; thsrs may be mare nam fort Rmidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas,' Vol. XIV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, JULY 8, 1899. No. 579- ITlhiie IkWEmmm fm^mf Published bvsrt Satxtildat bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. 324 Dearborn Street, Chicago. eastern Office: 67 BromBeld St.. Boston. Snbscrlptlon, $1.00 a year. To Europe, 82.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— W. N Bn}i>, Mount Greenwood, II!., president; P. Breitmkyer, Detroit. Mlcb., vice- S resident: W. J. Stewart, CT Bromfleld St., Boston, lass, secretary; H. B. Beatty. Oil City, Pa, treasurer. The fifteenth annual meeting wlu be held at Detroit, Mich., August 15. Iti. 17 and 18. 1899. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual Convention at Buffalo, February, 190) Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa., Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. THIS ISSUE 28 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Prospectus of the American Rose Society . . 1429 Sweet pea notes 1130 A new forcing tomato (illus.) 1430 Float representing the fli;;ht of flora in a recent parade (illus.) ... 1431 Geraniums for fall and winter 1431 Park and Outdoor Art Association 1431 Success with dahlias H3'3 Helpful reminders 1433 Mushrooms in rose house (illus.) 1432 Carnations— Introducing a new variety . . . 1432 A model place (illus.) 1433 With the growers 1433 —George Wittbold, Chicago, 111 1433 New York 1434 Philadelphia 1434 Boston 1434 Chicago 1434 New Orleans 143r) liuCfalo 1435 Tarrytown, N. Y 143,'j The course of progress 143R Alternanthera pests 1456 .\n Eiffel Tower in flowers 1436 What the fault finder thinks 1436 To destroy poison ivy 1436 Experiment station representatives convene. 1436 Greenhouse building 1436 Rochester 1436 Milwaukee . . 1437 Catalogues received 1437 Obituary— T. A. Hewitt 1437 — Wm. Moore 1437 —Geo. F. Judd 1437 Cleveland 1438 New Haven, Conn 1438 The seed trade 1442 The influence of camphor in the germination of seeds . . 1442 The nursery trade 1444 The nurseries of Winchester, Tenn 1444 Inspection troubles in California 1444 Brockville, Ont 1444 Our pastimes— A winter's work 1446 —Bowling in Philadelphia . 1446 — Bowling in the Northwest 1446 Belleville, 111 1446 Toledo, Ohio 14,=i0 Prospectus of the American Rose Society. We are in receipt of a little pamphlet addressed to "Rose Growers and Rose Lovers"' by the American Rose Society and reprint the text herewith almost in its entirety:— "For many years there has been a feel- ing among those who have had the inter- ests of the rose most at heart that a society was needed, whose only object should be the disinterested encourage- ment of effort to increase popular inter- est in the 'Queen of Flowers'. With this object in view a meeting was held in New York city on March 13, 1899, at which by-laws were adopted, officers elected and general lines of policy laid down for the society's guidance. At this meeting a large number of members was enrolled and since that date many others from distant parts ot the country have paid their dues and become members. "The objects of this society as set forth in the by-laws are: (1) To increase the general interest in the cultivation and to improve the standard of excellence of the rose. "(2) To foster, stimulate and increase the production in every possible way of improved varieties of the rose suitable to our American climate and requirements. "(3) To organize a system of exhibi- tions at such times and places as this society may from time to time decide on, to offer prizes of money, gold, silver and bronze medals, and certificates of merit for meritorious new varieties of roses; also to offer prizes of money, cups, etc., for excellence of exhibits made at shows held by the society. "It is also proposed that the society disseminate to its members the latest information pertaining to the rose, recommending new varieties of undoubted merit, best methods of culture, how to fight insect and fungoid pests, the proper use of manures, and other information from the pens of leading experts that, especially to amateurs, will be worth many times the cost of membership, "In the above and other ways that will suggest themselves it is thought the society will awaken a widespread interest in the culture of the rose that will event- uate in better methods of treatment and the production of many new varieties. "in order that the society may accom- plish the most good it is, of course, necessary that its membership be large and its revenue considerable. "At the organization, after thorough discussion, it was unanimously voted that the society should invite three classes of members, namely. Associate members whose dues shall be $1 per year; Active members whose dues shall be $3 per year and life members who shall pay $50 in one sum; the reasons for this course are as follows: "For associate members paying $1 annual dues. — It may be there are many amateurs who are deeply interested in the rose, but who will not care to pay $3 per year; $1 per yearentitles this class to all the privileges ot the society, such as free admission to all shows, also copy of all reports of proceedings, etc.; in short, every privilege except to vote. Profes- sional growers, private gardeners or assistants to either are not eligible as associate members. "For active members paying$3 annual dues — It is thought this moderate fee will be sufficient inducement to every rose grower and lover of roses, whether amateur or commercial, to join this society. This class of metnbers has equal management of the society in conjunction with the life members. "For life members. — The object of get- ting as many of these as possible is to create a sinking fund, and it is the earnest hope of the present members that we shall be able to get at least one hundred life members at $50 each; this would make a sum of $5,000, only the interest of which can be used for premiums. This would give the society a good, sound foundation to work on; each life member will be entitled to all the privileges of the society, etc., and will be exempt from payment of annual dues. "In addition to the above three classes, several members have guaranteed to give a certain sum annually to be devoted to premiums so as to give the society a good start. Subscriptions to member- ship under any of these headings are respectfully Rolicited, and contributions to the last named fund are earnestly desired. "It cannot be too strongly stated that this society is not formed in the interests of any class, clique or section, but is intended solely to disinterestedly increase popularinterestin the 'Queen of Flowers.' "It is hoped that this society will become not merely a national but even broader than that, a continental society, including in its membership not only those residing in the United States but our Canadian friends as well, and if in Mexico, Central or South America, or on our neighboring islands, there are those who love the rose and are interested in its culture, we are on a broad enough foundation to welcome them to our society. In a word, it will be the stead- 1430 The American Florist. July S, fast aim of those intrusted with the wel- fare of the organization to build on liberal lines. To this end the officers are now in correspondence with those interested in the English rose society and we have assurances from the very Rev. Dean Hole, its distinguished president, of the hearttelt sympathy of therosarians among 'our kin across the sea' and, bet- ter still, we have the promise that they will give us the benefit of theirexperience, and, as their society has had a phenome- nal success, it is but fair to assume that we shall receive much aid from their co-operation. While we shall strive to be original and not mere imitators, we are anxious to profit by good advice and trust that our friends will give us the benefit of their experience and counsel. "It will be, of course, apparent that if the society have ample financial resources it can accomplish much more good than if hampered by lack of money. We hope that those who are enthusiastic in their regard for the success of the society will endeavor to interest their wealthy friends either to become life members or to donate such sums as they in the gener- osity of their hearts may see fit; such funds under the by-laws will constitute a trust fund, only the interest of which can be used for the purposes of the society. "As the society grows in strength it is believed that branch societies will be formed throughout the country, and that with the help of the parent organi- zation shows will be held annually at many difierent centers. "We appeal to both professionals and amateurs to become active members, or to those amateurs who feel so inclined at least to become associate members of the society. The advantages will be many and the cost slight and membership in the society will keep you in touch with the very latest and most valuable inform- ation regarding the rose. "It has been decided to hold two shows in New York city in the spring of 1900. The first during the fourth week of Lent; this will be principally a show for the commercial and private gardener classes. The second show will be held in June and its principal feature will be exhibits, by the amateur classes, of outdoor grown roses. The society has enough assurances from intending exhibitors to warrant the success of both exhibitions and it is their confident belief that these shows will be the best of their kind ever given in this country. "Premium lists will be prepared and mailed at the proper time to all members. "The competitors will be divided into several classes, in order to give all a chance for successful competition. "There will be two commercial classes; a class for private gardeners and a class for amateurs. "In conclusion, let us urge, everyone who may receive this circular not only to become members themselves but to do everything they can to induce their friends also to join the society. "Florists, seedsmen and nurserymen who issue catalogues could be of great aid by inserting a notice of the society and soliciting their patrons to become members. "The success of this society will not only be of great benefit to amateurs, but through stimulating interest in the rose will be the means of largely increasing the demand and thus benefit the trade." The prospectus concludes with an appeal for united and prompt support and enthusiasm in this eflort, and we may add that at this time the best sup- port can be given the society by sending membership fees to the secretary, Paul M. Pierson, Scarborough, N. Y., from whom copies of the constitution and by-laws of the society may be had on application. Sweet Pea Notes. In spite of an unusual and very serious drought it has been a favorable season for sweet peas. The cool nights have done much to balance the dry days. Along our strip of northern states we are just beginning to get buds, and the run from now to the July exhibitions will be of great interest. The Springfield sweet pea show comes July 18 and 19. The Cohocton, N. Y., show will be August 1 and 2; Elmira, N. Y., willfollow, August 3 and 4. Hartford has a July show. Sweet pea talks are now one of the pleas- ant summer attractions. I go to Nor- folk, Conn., in July to give an illustrative talk. Again this year the latest Eckford set of novelties are making a strong, thrifty growth on new clayey soil, but on light PEPPER'S PROLIFIC TOMATO. soil they are showing the old, weak, short lived tendency. They germinated finely, but it is too sudden a transition to subject them the first year to our summer temperature in the nineties, especially in a soil that dries out quickly. What were Eckford novelties last year are strong this year and show thrifty habit. It is better for people generally to wait till the Eckford stock has produced Amer- ican grown seed. I am more disappointed in Sadie Burpee, the new giant white, than any other. In heavy soil it germinated poorly, one of our best growers getting only eighteen plants from nine packets. I got twenty- five plants from three pack- ets by a certain trick, but at present not one of them seems to have strength enough to get above eight inches. The Eckford cup will have, I think, at least two competitors. W. J. Eldred won it last year, and is in good trim for it again. F. A. Blake, of Rochdale, who likes to win all the tempting prizes offered in Massachusetts, will try for it. There are eighteen novelties listed for the first time this year, as follows: Burpee's Bush, Gray Friar blossom; Countess Cadogan, bri'^ht violet, over- laid sky blue; Duke of Westminster, deep rose maroon, overlaid violet; Fashion, reddish mauve and carmine; Gorgeous, rich orange salmon; Hon. F. Bouverie, coral pink; Lady Grisel Hamilton, shin- ing pale lavender; Mrs. Dugdale, rose shaded primrose; Navy Blue, rich dark blue; Oregonia, heavy blood red stripe; Othello, dark brown chocolate; Pink Friar, delicate carmine clouding on white; Sadie Burpee, giant white; Star Dust, Walker's strain of Pink Friar; Alice Eck- ford Cupid, Beauty (Rose) Cupid, Prim- rose Cupid. I find Burpee's Bush holding true to description and doing much better than the Cupid varieties. It looks now as if florists would find a good practical white in the variety that Walker is sending out as Hutchins' Notched White. Several years ago I found this sport in a section of Imperial Blue, it having the same form as that variety, with notches in the side of the standard. I sent it to Walker to see what he could do with it. It has been a distinct variety from the start. It now has a strong habit, the seed being very large, and the vines show corresponding vigor. It is a prolific bloomer. I have no interest in the sale of it, but I think it has those all around qualities that the florist is after, for surely every other white seeded white shows weakness at some point. A White Riding Hood is one of the trial sorts sent to me this year, also a new double white, and a fluted primrose. The greatest puzzle in sweet peas is why nobody has ever produced a good grandi- flora pink and white. Fortune or fame awaits the man who can give us this most popular of contrast of colors in the improved size and form to which the other colors have been carried. It seems to elude all efforts. W. T. Hutchins. A New Forcing Tomato. The accompanying illustration repre- sents Pepper's Prolific, a new forcing tomato raised by Wm. Robertson, gar- dener to John W. Pepper, Esq., Jenkin- town. Pa. Mr. Robertson has grown it in the greenhouse for two seasons and likes it better than either the Lorillardor Sutton's Best of All for forcing. It is an enormous cropper and will set in dull weather, two important points in which it is superior to the two popular varie- ties just mentioned. Thecoloris abright orange scarlet and in size and shape the fruit greatly resembles a Bull Nose pep- per, the latter fact adding emphasis to the name Pepper's Prolific, which has been given in compliment to Mr. Pepper, the gentlemen on whose estate the Pepper was raised. Mr. Robertson states that the parent was King Humbert crossed with Lorillard. It is an early varietj', fruiting in about nine weeks from the time the plants are set out. G. C. Watson. Br*l recommendatlors only to ALBERT FrCHS. 2C5^T3 N Halsted St . Chicago. FOR SAL,E~At a bargain. If taben at once, $150 store and greenhouse, attuated on Jackson Boule- vard. Owner ca ' " "- — ' "" '" *--• FOR SALE— Big bargain. Two greenhouseB, heated by hot water; ItixJl glass, butted; 3000 feet 2 Inch pipe to heat them : In city of 10,000. with electric street car paaalDg the door every ten mlnutea In bu^luets street between the stores; no competition at all and no greenhouse north, east or west lor over ICO miles. There Is a hnuse and barn on the place. Ihe whole place la 100x340. BIG BARGAIN, care Am. Florist. WANTED! TO ;^tI"V' several sections ot Carmody Hot Water Heater; also i, 3 and 4-inch pipes. C. C. WONNEMAN. Mexico, Mo. WANTED. One second-hand 6-horse-power upright boiler for greenhouse; 3000 feet of glass; 700 feet 2-inch pipe. R. W. WEHRLE. Indiana, Pa. One No. lt> HItchlngs Improved Uot Water BoUer with patent grate birs, all complete acd la good condition. One Hltchlngs Saddle Bol'er .i feet long. 22 Inches wide and is inches deep. Will heat a greenhouae 20x80 nicely 1000 feei of 4 Inch Iron Pipe In 5 ft. lengths, also elbowB. T'saDdall tittlnga for above. We will sell all of the above articles at a bargain. MANGELSDORF BROS. CO.. Seedsmen and Florists, AtobiHOD. Kan SIX GREENHOUSES Id.OOO sq. ft. glass, with contents, having a loner established, increasing and profitable business. The only wholesale growers— growing like cut flower specialties — within a wide radius. Easteru New England the market. Sales limited by pro- duction only. Grand soil. Fifty miles from Boston; 65 from Portland; 5 minutes to business district of a progressive town. Electric and steam cars near. Fifty acres fine tillage land. Substan- tialand conveniently and attractively arranged buildings; large slate roof IS-room dwelling, hot water heat, etc.; large slate roof barn, carriage house, carpenter shop. etc. Everything in good condition and to be sold with contents—live stock, hay, tools, wagons, carriage, etc. Facilities for enlarging. All fronting on Portsmouth Ave. .A beautiful estate. Easy terms. A rare chance. Send for descriptive and illustrated booklet. Address HAYES' ESTATE, P. O. Box 640, Fxeter, N, H, For Sale... GREENHOUSE PLANT, A good investment, where business can be largely extended. Will sell the whole or one-half interest. Party should have from $iooo to $20oo cash. For parti. -iihirs, :iddress F. J. MEECH & SON, Charlevoix, Mich. 1438 The American Florist. July x?lo^ SL^ls-ts zxi^Lllexl. GT IBronafieXd St., IBOSTOPI, A(rj%,.SS. CITY HALL GUT FLOWER MARKET WELCH BROS. J Proprietors. 9 Chapman Place, 15 Province Street, 9 BOSTON, MASS. Consignments from regular growers assigned separate space in our market. We guarantee payment for all tlowera sold. Sales reported weekly. Payments monthly, or oftener if reauired. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR. Wholesale Florists, Always on Hand: CARNATIONS, BRtPESMAIDS, BRIDES. i JOBBERS IN '^FLORISTS' ^wi/' SUPPLIES J*. ' FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 84. Hawley Street. BOSTON. Strings 10 feet long', 50 CENTS. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. Mention American Florist. H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... 1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, 27 S. nth St., Telephone 63-64, PHILADELPHIA. Orders by mnll, telegraph or telephone will receive prompt attention. ConslKnmentB of eood stock solicited. THE WABASH R. R. COMPANY The Short and Quick Line between the East and West connecting ButTaio, Detroit and Toledo with Chicago, St. Louis, Kan- sas City and Omaha. The Wabash is the Only Line running ■leeping cars and chair cars (free) between Buffalo and St. Louis and Kansas City. Through sleeping cars between New York and Boston and St. Louis and ChU cago run every day. For further information apply to the nearest Railroad Ticket Agent, or to H. B. McCLELLAN, G. E. A.. 387 Broadway. New Yorl( City, J. 0. McBEATH, N. E. P. A.. 6 State Street, Boston, Mats. C. S. CRANE. Gpn. Pass. & Tkt. Aat.. St. Louis, Mo. .It your.. Business Methods are right you can make a profit on an advertisement here. Wbol^ale power/\arKjfe PHTLADBLPHIA, July 5. BOBes. Tea ■' extra „ Beauty, extra flrsts " " BecoDdB... 2. Carnations fancy 1 Lily of the Tailey 3 ,25® 1.1 00® 1.; no® 4.1 , 35 ( Boston, July 5. BoBes, Beauty, eelect 15. ordinary.. 5 Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 2. CamatlonB. ordinary fancy 1 Lily of the valley 3 Smllax 12 Aspara^uB Adlantum 00® 1.; 00® 4.( 10® .5 25® .; 00®10.( GIVE US A TRIAL.! WE CAN PLEASE YOU. HEADQUARTERS '^•^fSTER** Roses. Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Wholesale Com- mission Florist, WM. F. KASTING, C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist^ 1122 PINE STREET, ^mM. ST. LOUIS, MO. 1^ A complete line of Wire Ueslgrns. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3 J 34 OUve Street, ^ ^* ^ St. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. Mention Tha American Florist. Dumont & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Carnations a Specialty.^'.i'j* 1305 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. TelEPHOSE 3922 D. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Long Distance 'Phone 1-11-26 D. Consignments of Roses, Carnations. Violets solicited. Milton W. Woodroffe & Co. Successor to WM. C. SMITH, Wholesale Florist, 1604 LUDLOW STREET, Phone 1-43 69 A. PHILADELPHIA. Consignments Solicited. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, 17 N. JUNIPER STREET, ^•"■"pS^I^a. PHILADELPHIA, PA. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. SNIPPING LIBELS 'm • Cut Flowers Printed in two colors on irntumed l)uper; \-our card, etc., in black and leaf .■iilopted by th^i S. A. F. in red. Verv jittraclive. Price per 500, $2.H.S; per 100(1, $4,&0. Send for samples LLECIRO or THIS LFAF, POSTPAID, SI.2S. American Florist Co., ^ CHICAGO. tSgg. The American Florist. 1441 THOMAS YOINO, Jr. Wholesale Florist, 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Decker, Blauvelt Co. • WHOLESALE FLORISTS • 42 "West 28th Street, NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Telephone 23S7-ISth St. Shippins orders will receive prompt and careful atteution. Top Grade BEAUTIES, BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS. Extra Carnations. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. WftLTER F. SHERIDAN, """^^^^^^ FLORIST 39 West 28tb Street, NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. Price List on application. J. K. ALLEN, Wholesale Florist. Special Stock of BEAUTY, BRIDE AND BRIDESMAID ROSES. 67 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. lyPrlce Ueta on application. JOHN TOUNG, 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. Telephone 1054-38. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cat Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every MomiDfi: DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Mention the Araericau Florist. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITV FOR Violets %k Carnations. GROWERS end BUYERS make a note of thl.s. It will be to your advauta^e. WM. H. GUNTHER. 30 West 29th Street. HALF TONES ^ ^ .gt ZINC ETCHINGS .^fe .^ WOOD CUTS.^ft^^.^ ELECTROTYPES J^ ^ J. MANZ & CO. 195-207 Canal St., - • - CHICAaO. HIGH GRADE WORK. PROMPT SERVICE.,^ Choice Carnations Choice Roses ^ J* Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^ale [lower/larKjfe NBW York, July 5. Bosea, Beanty select " *' ordinary Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor.. " Morgan, CuBln, Perle Carnations " fancy Lily of the Taliey. Uarrlsll llllles 3 Gladioli 5 Sweet Peas per hundred bunches 1. Cattleyas 33. Smllax 6 AsparaGTUs Adlantum Buffalo, July 6. Boses, Beauty 3. " Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 2. " Perle, Nlphetos 2. Kalserln 2. Gamatlons, ordinary " fancies 1. Lily of the valley 3. 10 10 gmllax Adlantum — Hardy Ferns.. 00^20 00 .00® 8 00 Mm 3 00 ;« 2 00 15i» .25 50® 1. 00 vm 3 00 00® 4 00 00® 6 00 00® 3.00 00<3>40 00 00® 8.00 60 00 1.00 00®3O 00 01® 6.00 00® 4.0O 00® 11.00 ST® 1 00 .00® 2.00 00® 4.00 00®I5 00 00® 16. 00 .76® 1.00 .16 MILLANG & CO. •WM01-rH;SA.I^B Commission Florists 48 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. Edw. C. Horan, WHOLESALE FLORIST. 47 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. CAN FILL TOUR ORDERS FOR FINE BEAUTIES, ^ BRIDESMAIDS, BRIDES and CARNATIONS. Write for Price List. {^"Xotlce New Number. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... Largest Grow^er^or.. Q^^ FloWCrS Give us an order and we will please you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL, MO. Our Store, 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY, MO. ^^"long distance 'phone at either place It is not much trouble to mention the American Florist when corresponding with an advertiser. ROSES SWEET PEAS LILIES JULIUS LANG 53 WEST 30th STRELT NEW YORK CARNATIONS Telephone 913-38. Mention the American Florist. The New York Gut Flower Do. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24th Street, Telephone 733-18th. NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attention Given to Shipping Ordert. M. A. HART, Commission o'^'" Gut Flowers, 44 WEST 29th 8TREET. NEW YORK OITY, THE BEST MARKET IN NEW YORK. 'Phone I307 38th St. rord Bros... ^oe Wholesale Florists 111 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. Contignmentt Solicited. Telephone, 260 38th SI. For Summer tlse in Cold Storage Galax Leaves Write the INTRODUCER HARLAN P. KELSEY. 1106 Tremont Bldg., BOSTON, MASS. Mention American Florist ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦ I ELECTROS... 4 \ For Catalogue Purposes. strictly _ ^ :"*" which we can supply electros suitable ^ for catalogue illustration. If you ueed X ▲ anything iu this way, state your re- X X qulreinents and we will submit proofs X X of the illustrations in stock X ▼ Price for cash only 15 cents per square inch. ^ X TttE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., ♦ ♦ 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, j ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ 1442 The American Florist. July 8^ The gEED TnatJE. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. Conn., Sec y and Treas. Henry A. Salzer will spend six weeks at Bear, Idaho. S. L. Allen will take a month's vaca- tion in the Rocky Mountains. Last week Chas. H. MacKubbin and Geo. D. Clark, of H. A. Dreer& Co., left for a California trip. Crabds & Reynolds, of Crawfords- ville, Ind., write stating that the damage caused by the recent fire at their estab- lishment was small. On July 4 Chas. N. Page and Morton Mitchell, of the Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, Iowa, started for a trip among the vegetable and flower seed growers of the Paci6c Coast. John Flood, in charge of the seed department for H. T. Harmon & Co., Portland, Me., sailed July 5 on the St. Louis for Southampton. He will visit the Holland bulb districts and also the horticultural centers of Germany, France and England in search of novelties. The Influence of Camphor in the Germina- tion of Seeds. From time to time in the past certain discoveries have been made in horticult- ure which have attracted transient attention merely from their novelty and, being regarded as trivial and unimport- ant, have been cast aside and almost for- gotten, without being followed up to any useful conclusion. But it is not the part of wisdom to pronounce as trivial any fact in nature that is imperfectly under- stood. Very many years ago it was discovered and recorded that water saturated with camphor had a remark- able influence on the germination of seeds. There the matter was dropped. But a German— the German scientists are patient investigators— having observed arecordof this effect of camphor, took up the clue and pursued it to learn whither it would lead. He took seeds of various sorts, some being three or four years old and possessing but a slight degree of vitality, and placed them between sheets of blotting paper. Some of the sheets he moistened with pure water and others with camphorated water. In many cases the seeds did not swell at all under the influence of the simple moisture, but in every case they germinated when they were subjected to the camphor solution. Extending the tests to different kinds of garden seeds, old and new, the result always showed a singular awakening of dormant vitality and a wonderful quick- ening in growth. The youngplants thus stimulated continued to increase in growth and development with a vigor and vivacity much beyond that of those which were not so treated. Vet, when pounded camphor was mixed with the soil it appeared to exercise rather a bad effect upon the seeds, the dose being pos- sibly too strong. The tests are believed to have established the fact that a solu- tion of camphor stimulates vegetables as alcohol does animals. Whether the strange power this dosing appears to possess over the latent life of vegetable germs can be turned to any practical account in gardening is an interesting question. — Hartford Times. WE MAIL WEEKLY to those who have their names on our lists a price list of all kinds of plants, bulbs, roots, etc., offered by the best growers from all parts of the country. Also our quotations on glass, pipe, valves and fittings, boilers and all green- house construction material. It will pay you to place your name on our lists at once. The INTERNATIONAL GROWERS' EXCHANGE PITTSBURG. PA. Zirngiebel Giant Pansies. MARKET AND FANCY STRAINS. Are unexcelled as yet, for size and bril- liancy of colors, and are the most popular strains to date. New colors continually added every season. NEW CROP SEED READY NOW. Trade packages of either strain, at fl.OO each. Full directions, how to sow and cultivate, with every package. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, .M-i- NEEDHAM, MASS. PANSIES ii^N^^ New Crop Now Ready. ALL my own prowiutj from finest stock. The seed' is all right, the strain is all right and it is right every wav. Pkt. of 2500 seed, $1.00; 1 oz., $6.00; 3oz.,$15 00; white, black, blue and yellow n separate colors, same price. (^"CASH WITH ORDER. E. B. JENNINGS, ^"H^t" Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Pansies. Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies* improved strain, new crop, ready now (my own growing). This mixture is saved from the very finest selected p ants of all leading novelties; without doubt the finest strain in the market to-day. Mixed, per pkt of 3000 seeds, $1.00; h o7.. «1.50; ^ oz., 82.75; 1 oz., $5.00; white, yellow, black and violet blue in separate colors, same price. Cash with Order. PETER BROWN. Lancaster, Pa. Grower of extra fine pansies: plants ready Sept. IStli. New Pansy Seed pe^„. Pen, Milling's Giant Flowering 14. 00 $60 00 •' Sky lilue 2.00 2.t UO Purple 2.00 26,00 Yellow 2.00 25.00 " While 2.00 25 00 SO.OOO Primroses and Cinerarias ready Aug. 1st. THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, IM. PANSY SEED THE FAMOUS DIAMOND STRAIN, Tbe twBt strain In the world of the German type of Pansy. Largest In size and (treaiest variety of .tch and odd olors. A trial will prove It. Price, all colois mlxea, a!(ir)U per oz , |;i 00 per ^ oz , $1 75 per hi oz , Jl ou pel '4 K.z. Cash with Ohdek. L. W. GOODELL, ^irk^^DwIght, Mass. Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarias, ctock enormous, quality the tlnest. SANDER, Bruges. Belgium. aoent; a. DIMMOCK, 60 Vesey street, - NEW YORK. ESTABLISHED 1802 SEEDS JUST ARRIVED condiI'i'on. Cycas Revoluta Stems fr' m 6 to 15 inches long PRICE, $9 00 Per 100 Lbs. Special prices on l:iri;e lots J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK READY Early frccsias Very choice well-cured bulbs of TRUE REFRACTA ALBA from our own grower. Yellow flowers have been carefully rouged out of the stock. CHOICE SIZE per 1000, $7. SO FIRST QUALITY per 1000, $6.50- VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK: 14 Barclay St. CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph St. ROEMER'S Superh Prize Pansies INTRODUCER AND GROWER OF ALL THE LEADING NOVELTIES. Highest Award Inter. Exhibition at Ham- burg. 1897. Catalogue free ou application. Fred. Roemer, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURG. GERMANY. Please Mention The American Fiorlal. CHOICE PANSY SEED, including all sorts of the BEST French. Scotch and German Prize sorts. Pkt.. 1000 seeds, 25cts. I*e.e»cJy— PRIMULA, CINERARIA, CYCLAMEN, CALCEOLARIA SEED. Send for our New Price List. FREESIA REF. ALUV, LIL. HAREISII ready ,Tuly. Address H. H. BERGER <&, CO.. to mention the ....American Florist when you write to an advertlBev. i8gg. The American Florist, 1443 VALOHAN'S PANSICS... There is nothing in our extensive list of Flower Seeds on which we bestow more attention than on Pansy Seed and we spare no expense to have the very best strains that are to be had and we know there is no better Pansy Seed to be had either in this country or in Europe than we carry in stock and supply to our customers. Vaughan's "International." Received the only reward for Mixed Pansies at the World's Fair. It is to-d:iv better and more complete than ever. It contains the cream of the stock of 10 Pansy specialists. There is no better mixture in existence, as all the florists who saw or used it can tell you. Price, per oz., $10.00; Vz oz,* $5.00; ' oz., $1.50; trade pkt., 50c. Vaughan's "Giant Mixture." Thismixture is specially made up by us from all the separate colors of Giant Trimardeau, the Giant Bupnot and Cassu*r and several special strains which cannot be had Hny other way. If your trade demands large flowers there is do better mixture. Price, per ^4 lb.» $14.00; oz., $4.00; \^ oz., 60c.; trade pkt., 25c. Vaughan's Premium Pansies Mixed. Our Pansies, Cannas and Roses received a Gold Medal at the Omaha Exposition in 1898. Embracer all the varieties of the Fane xture for the past fifteen vears and it has s; Per pkt., 25c.; )8oz.,80c.; 54 oz., $3.00; German sorts. We ha^ ren eeneral satisfaction, iz., $5.50. Trade Pkt. ^ Oz. GIANT White, very hirse. with violet eye 25c 'Soc X Aurora, pure white, without blotches . .25c 50c " Adonis, new. light blue with a white center, very fine 25c 85c Auricula Colors, metallic shades 25c 35c *' Black, iart^e, true black . ... 25c 35c '* Beac tnsfield. upper petals light lavender, lower ones deep rich purple, almost black .... 25c 35c '* Freya. new; rich deep purple violet with a broad whitemaigio, which shows on back of the petals 35c 85c *• President Carnot, new; theground coloris whiteand each petal is almost covered with a deep, rich velvety blotch of dark violet blue . . . . .25c 60c President McKinley, new; the ground color is a deep golden yellow, while each petal has a large blotch of rich dark violet . 25c 75c ** "Fiery Faces " very rich scarlet with a gold edge and yeliow center ,25c 60c •* Pink, lovely shades of pink, same as in Hydrangea . 25c 60c ** Purple. verV large, rich deep purple 10c 30c Violet Blue," H very pleasing shade . I5c 40c SPECIAL OFFER. We furnish any CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING PANSIES. "Choice Mixed"- Trade Pkt. GIANT Striped, mahogany, striped and liak^d white . . . . 25c Parisian Striped, stri pes are broader and louder than tlie jireceding; a good seller 25c Emperor William, dark navv-blue, good form , . . . 15c Yellow, immense flowers with dark eye 35c Golden Queen, very large, clear golden 3"ellow . . .35c Mme. Perret, a mixture of pinks, reds and wine colors; flowers are veined and frilled 25c Trimardeau, mixed . . lOc Trimardeau Improved, contains all the Trimardeau colors in the right proportions 20c Butterfly, a unique mixture . . 15c Paris Market, an improved strain of Trimardeau with better flowers and of compact habit 25c Gassier. 3 spotted .... 15c 5 spotted, an Al strain 25c Bugnot. the flowers are of enormous size, perfectly round, of great substance. Our "Bugnot" con- tains shades of red, bronze and reddish brown that are not found in other mixtures 25c '.. trade pkts. of Giant Pansies for $1.()0. y colors. Pkt., IQj.; ^ioz.,30c.; oz., $1.00; 4 oz. for $2.00. 2.00 2.00 4,00- 84-86 f/:Sotrs;ee..VflUGHflN'S SEED STORE, New York: 14 Barclay Street. FREESIA BULBS. ....Freesia Refracta Alba and Hybrids.... ■ nc-Eirv ■ CALIFORNIA GROWN BULBS Save the duty and get sound stock, true to variety. HEADQUARTERS FOR Calla /Ethiopica. Order early if you wish to secure early delivery. Ask lor prices GERMAIN FRUIT CO. loiAngeles^CaL Mention the American Florist. ALM ■ ^ , fRESn QZ^-e4Z< ON HAND 100 1000 3000 Asparagus Sprengerii...tl.00 {6.00 tlMO Corypha australis 75 5.00 13.50 Phoenix canariensis 50 3.50 Vi.W •• reciinata 75 5.00 13.50 Chamaerops humiiis robusta 50 4.00 Livistona rotundifolia 2.35 2U.00 Areca lutescens 75 .5.00 13.50 Latania borbonica 50 2 50 6.00 J. L. SCHILLER. ....404 East 34th street, NEW YORK CITY. -^^1 McKELLAR k WINTERSON, l^^ fall Bulbs Of All Kinds jgg •— : receive our list, notify us and same will be taai\eA,<^,^^i!t^,^^jt^i^^,^^^ifii^^,^^jlt florists' Supplies, Cut flowers, Etc. McKElLAR & WINTERSON, J^ 45-47-49 Wabash Ave, CHICAGO, III. CINERARIA CYCLAMEN PRIMULA PANSY Lar": .■-flowered Eni;lisb, Lurjze-tl. Spleiidens, Eolker s Rolker's Giiiut. 1-32 0Z., $3..=.0. Pure white, 100 s., 75e. H oz.. $3..50; 1-16 oz., $1.25. $5.00 oz.; Jj oz. 90c. Trade pkt., 60c. __ Rose, Red, etc., 100 s., 66c. Trade pkt., 25o. Trade pkt., 25c. PANSIES WORTH RAISING EXCELLENT SEED, 3-16 oz. $1.00; 1 oz. $4 00. Cash with order C. SOLTAU &. CO.. 199 Grant Ave.. JERSEV CITY, N. J. We've thousands of readers and hun- dredsof advertisers. Each helps the other. FINESEEDS CHINESE PRIMROSE, the best lars;e flowering, frinj^iHl varieii. ^ lt.iu ii. Florists' pkt of 13 vars., sinsile and d.iuhl.', iOO seeds, $1.00. T* A IVrfiTVC! GIANTS, the very best X^X^JH OXXiO, mammoth vars. to bo had. No finer ever offered. Pkt. 3500 seeds, mixed, $1.00. A pkt. new Forget-Me-Not ".Jewel" iidded to every order; H pkt., half above. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. Mention American FIotIbu 1444 The American Florist. July 8, The Nursery Tmeie. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Nurserymen are raising prices all aloDg the line for stock for next season's planting. Plants and trees to the amount of $32,658 were imported during the last fiscal year. John Dupee, Oconomowoc, Wis., has bought property of W. H. Spaulding upon which he proposes to plant a nursery. The peach crop in Michigan, near Benton Harbor, is approaching matur- ity and will be heavy, despite the rigor- ous winter. RosARiANS will find it to their advan- tage to join the American Rose Society, the prospectus of which is printed in another column. Silas Wilson is now the sole owner of the nursery at Atlantic, la., the property of the company bearing his name having been transferred to him for $7,000 and the corporation dissolved. The Nurseries of Winchester, Tenn. Winchester is rapidly becoming known as one of the largest and best nursery points in the south. The first nursery was established there by Shadow & Cherry in 1871, who grew probably about fifteen or eighteen acres of apple, peach and plum trees. Shadow & Cherry were succeeded by Shadow & Sou, who ■continued the business in a small way until 1875, when thev, in turn, were suc- ceeded by Shadow & Wilson. Mr. Wil- son withdrew from the firm in 1890, at which time the business had gradually grown until they had a nursery of about 100 acres. J. W. Shadow continued the business during 1891 and in 1892 he organized the Southern Nurserv Com- pany, with a capital stock of $50,000, and was made treasurer of that company. Associated with Mr. Shadow in this company were Messrs. J. C and N. W. Hale, of Kno.xville, Tenn., both experi- enced nursery men, and from the date of the organization of this company the business grew rapidly and soon reached a planting of severalhundred acres. In 1896 J. C. Hale drew out of the Southern Nursery Company and estab- lished the Tennessee Wholesale Nurseries, with the object of doing an exclusive wholesale business. This meant another expansion of the nursery interests. In January, 1899, Mr. Shadow with- drew from the Southern Nursery Com- pany, and organized the Cedar Hill Nursery Company, of which he is general manager. The Southern Nursery Com- pany reorganized with N. W. Hale, pres- ident; H. N Camp, vice president, and W. Lee Wilson, secretarv and treasurer, who, with F. A. Pattie and F. H. Kean, constitute the board of directors. To summarize, the plantingis now 100 acres by the Cedar Hill Nursery Com- pany, 125 acres by the Tennessee Whole- sale Nurseries, and 500 acres by the South- ern Nursery Company. Inspection Troubles in California. The Los Angeles Horticultural Com- mission has resolved on a reform. Here- after, say the commissioners, no certifi- cates of inspection- will be given on nur- sery stock which it is desired to ship out of the county, unless the plants have been examined thoroughly, one by one, and not merely in seedbed lots. Certificates of cleanliness will not be given simply because the owner asserts that the stock has been thoroughlv fumigated, and because a hasty inspection of a portion of the plants, still in the ground, reveals no scale. The new order is designed to prevent the recurrence of any such affair as the finding by the Riverside inspectors of red and yellow scale in large quantities on trees certified to by Inspector R. E. Drummond, of Los Angeles, as clean. This particular lot of trees was promptly shipped back to the consignor, Elmo R. Meserve, of Los Angeles, and the River- side officials unburdened themselves on the episode very freely, accusing the Los Angeles commission of negligence and of unsafe methods. The Los Angeles commissioners say theirinspection of nursery stock imported into the county has always been unim- peachably thorough; that it has been only with stock that was to be exported from the county that the plants were not examined one by one, and that the perfunctory work here has only been because of too few inspectors to attend to it. However, the commission is costing the count}' a great deal of money, $757.60 in May, and, although its purposes are highly laudable and its accomplishments successful in a moderate way and valuable, there is some mur- muring at the expense. The commission was organized in 1897 under an act of legislature approved March 31 audits three members hold office indefinitely at $4 per day. Brockville, Ont. HAY & SONS DO THE DECORATIONS FOR A CUBAN WEDDING — MANY NOVEL FEAT- URES.— A LIGHTHOUSE ON THE DINING TABLE. Chas. Hay, of J. Hay & Sons, has returned from Cherry Island near Alexan- dria Bay, where he and a staff of five men spent several days decorating the summer residence of Louis Marx, a wealthy Spaniard of Havana whose only daughter was married June 29 amid novel features to a millionaire Cuban tobacconist named Henry J. Bernheim. Elaborate preparations were made and carried out with exacting detail, surpass- ing anything of the kind ever witnessed in that vicinity. There were but twenty- three guests, mainly Cubans, one of them the man in whose arms Gen. Maceo died. The floral decorations were a very attractive feature of the wedding. The dining table, 10x30 feet, was laid in a large verandah. In the center of it was an exact representation of an American lighthouse surrounded by rocks with a base of ferns, moss and roses, illuminated with incandescent lights. On either side of the lighthouse were ponds of water 3x4 feet in the center of which were fountains. The banks of the ponds were trimmed with moss, carnations, and ferns and the ends of the tables with moss and roses. The verandah itself was draped with American and Cuban flags and trimmed with smilax, aspara- gus, carnations and roses. Particular attention was paid to the room in which the marriage ceremony was performed. The couple were married under a floral dome of smilax, roses and carnations with a massive wedding bell of flowers hanging from the center. Much satisfac- tion was expressed at the way Mr. Haj' handled his task. We are Headquarters for them. ;s. Northern CLEMATIS Field Grown Roses Two \..Hr ol.l, nil th.-iruwn ro. trrouli, li,-i,.-li-roofd. Full i.v Special low contract offers for Fall or Spring delivery. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, N. Y. WHOLESALE ONLY. J. AUSTIN SHAW. Western RepreBeotatlve. ~y Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Special Offer of Young Plants. 1<'lorists . — why not [;rovv your own pl;uits: they will suit you better than any you can buy. I ofTer nice, youns, well-hardened plants, 10 \;irii-tica. best sorts, free by mail, for $1.00: per liJO. $8.00; -■=>, same rates. STRONG SMILAX ROOTS. $2.00 per 100. SMILAX. strong year old plants in iVi and 3-inch pots, that will eive strong strings for cutting at once, $3 ."iO and ,$3 00 per 100. F. A. BALUER, Bloomington, III. HOME OF CHOICE TREES and Hardy Plants. cDD<~iAi Ticci *zalea Ameena, Rhododendront, SPECIAL I IKS> , Kalmias, Blue Spruce. NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R. I. Frank Brunton. Mgr. {S^Catalogue free. HftRDY SHRUBS. Assorted in twenty varieties, I and 2 year old, fine plants $.50.00 per 1000. Three and four years old, strong bushes $80,00 per 1000. Descriptive catalogue and wholesale price list of ornamental nursery stock for all in the trade. SAMUEL C. MOON. Morrisfille.Bucks Co.. Pa. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. PiEONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. wrjai.c30^ XV. BCA.zrzs'xivok., The Reading NuTgery, REAUINO, MASS. KHTABLISHBTI 1854. ViburnufflTomenlosuffl A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSspecWty Price Itst and descriptive catalo^e on application. REA BROTHERS, Norwood, Mass. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings all sold and planted ou except Emily Pierson and Silver Spray. If you want any stock of these varieties you will do well to write me. CHAS. CHADWICK, Lock Box II. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. THE BOSTON FERN A Specialty. fn.OO per 100; ,$40.00 per 1000, Orders filled in rotation as ready. L. H. FOSTER. 45 King St., DORCHESTER. MASS. CARNATION Cuttings au sdd. Field-grown stock for fall delivery. F. DORNER & SONS CO., La Fayette, Ind CARNATION CITTINGS All sold. AVe are booking: orders for field-grown sfuck. Ceo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich. I There Are Buyers [Sj Kor all kinds of !;^ood stock (q) advertised iu THE AMERICAN FLORIST i8gg. The American Florist. 1445 GOING TO MOVE! SPECIAL LOW PRICES on Entire Stock previous to femoval to new, large, J- «* J- centrally located five-story building. 91S Filbert St. (on or about July 15). M^.t^uf^vcl.urer6, of-r TS SUPPUIS Extra . . . Inducements to close out large or small lots. Let us know your wants and we will be pleased to quote you special prices. BEST WHEAT SHEAVES IN THE WORLD. NEW CROP OF CAPE FLOWERS. ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS AND LEAVES. WAX FLOWERS, DOVES, FOIL. BASKETS, POT COVERS, PLANT STANDS. PLATEAUX, CHENILLE, METAL DESIGNS, Etc. M. RICE & CO., Exclusive Importers and Manufacturers of Florists' Supplies 25No.rourthSt., PHILADELPHIA, PA. ROSESPGHRYSANTHEMUMS Extra fine, clejui stock, ^.Miuranteed to please, 3-inch Brides and Maids $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. 2H-in. Meteors $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Leading 'Mums: Yellow— Bonnaffon, Modesto, Johnson, Jones, Golden Trophy, Emil Buettner, Sunderbruch, Rieman, Maud Adams, Yellow Queen, Golden Wedding, Henderson. Pink— Perrin, Ivory, Jones, Viviand-Morel, Murdock, Glory of the Pacific, Marquis de Moutmort. White— Geo. S. Kalb, Ivory, Robinson, Jones, Iron Woodford. Gretchen Buettner. Scrimpton, Lottie Berry, Minnie Wanamaker. Fitzwygram, Bergmann. 2i4-inch, $2.50 per 100; 820.00 per 1000. Address POEHLMANN BROS., Cook County, MORTON GROVE, ILL. >#^^fc#^#^y^»%^M^^^#%#%#%g BABY PRIMROSE, 12 for $1.50, $10.00 per 100 by mail. ASPARAGUS SPREN6ERI, 25 for $1.50 bv mail, $4 per 100, express. ACALYPHA SANOERI, 12 for $3, 1(10 for $25 bv express. SWEET-SCENTED CALLA, 12 for $1, 100 for $6 by mail. New YELLOW CALLA Lemon Giant. Large bulbs, many eyes, $7,.50 for 12. BEGONIAS, Tuberous. $2.50 per 100. A. BLANC & CO., PHILADEUPHIA. GERANIUMS GERANIUMS for stock, 4inch, JS per 100. _" " 2>^-in. $2.50 ■' Rose ' " " 21/2 in. |200 •■ ' CARL HAGENBURGER, West Mentor, 0. Acalypha Sanderi.... HEADQUARTERS STOCK. "Writ^ for iirlo^ii^. ...... CHICAGO. Vaughan's Seed Store, newyork. 84-86 Randolph St. I4 Barclay St. "PRiMROSL 100. CHINESE PRIMROSES. single,mixed,2-in.pots, $2.00 Obconica Grandiflora, 2 in. pots 2.50 Rosea, August 1st. . . 3.00 Forbesi, "Baby Primrose," 2-in. pots . . . , 4.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII,2«-iD. pots. ... 4.00 60 Bridesmaids, 100 Brides, 3V4-in. pots . . . 2.50 JOS. H. CLNNINGHAM.Deleware. 0. CHRYSANTHEMUMS from 2-inch pots fur ,hiii*- and .Inly [)lanting. 6000 Novelties fnr If-9fl at very mcderate prices. 2000 European Novelties at ... . $10.00 per 100 2000 New Varieties of 1898 at . . . 4.00 25000 Standard Varieties nt . . . . 2.50 List '.r varieties on application. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. SMILAX. 3-in., stroiitr .ind liciiltliy, ready for shift, 60c. per 100; $5 00 pcT llXW. Sample by mail, 10c. CELERY PLANTS. Iransplan/ed, extra strong. 25o. per 100; $2.00 per 1000. White I'lume. New Rose, and Giant Pa.scal. If by mail, add 10c. per 100. CAULIFLOWER, Late Algiers. 50c. per 100. Cash with order. p kILBOURN, Clinton, N. Y. NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY Dahlias for Planting WE OFFER ^ Largest and Best QTflQM VIMR Finest snow white show Dahlia. OlUnnI l\inU Large, long stems, extremely profu.se bloomer. Strong plants ready, 50c. each; $4.00 per dozen; $25.00 per 100. SURPLUS STOCK. We trrew an immense stock of the new DECORA- TIVE CACTUS DAHLIAS. Have a few thousand left, finest named varieties, which we will close out at $4.00 per 100; strong field roots. ^fSend for new Illustrated trade list for 1899 and special low prices on ml.Yed Dahlias and Dahlias under color. W. P. PEACOCK. ATCO, N. J. BEGONIA SOGOTRANA Strong $3.00 per doz. Stronger 6.00 per doz. Now is the time to get them and start them to have them in good shape for Christmas. B. Socotrana is one of the parents of the celebrated B. Glorie de Lorraine EDWIN LONSDALE. Wyndmoor, Chestnut Hill, PHILA. Monev order office Chestnut Hill. (Sta. 1 Phllacielptila, Ha It may be premature to talk FIELD CARNATIONS! Nevertheless I wish to remind you that it will pay you to correspond with me it in want of Standards or Novelties. Let- ters of inquiry cheerfully answered. S. S, SK/DELSKY, 1653 No. 7th St., PHILADELPHIA. 144G The American Florist. July 8, Our pasTiMES. Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and cycling readers are solicited and will be given place ib this column. Address all corresponcence for this department to \Vm. J. Stewart. 67 Bromfleld St.. Boston. Mass.; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 334 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. Rain interfered with the baseball game last Sunday between the Chicago whole- salers and retailers. The score was in favor of the tormer team when play was stopped. An eflfort is being made to arrange another game. A Winter's Work. The following is a compilation of all the games rolled by members of the Chicago Florists' Club on various alleys September 1, 1898 to July 1, 1899. As the recapitulation shows, George Asmus has the best grand average, 149, while Alex. Henderson rolled the greatest num- ber of games, 91; Henderson's total of 10,905 points was, however, eclipsed by John Degnan, whose total is 11,496. The high game belongs to E. F. Winter- son, with 223. Here are the figures: No. of High Total Name games, game, points. Av. Geo. Asmus 41 316 6108 149 J S. Wilson 60 19- 8572 143 Robt. Schenk 3 150 428 143 John Zech 23 180 3358 143 Fred. StoUery 35 202 4952 141 E P. Winterson .... 75 233 10579 141 G L. Grant 75 216 10504 140 Fred. Hills 2 146 277 139 C. W. McKellar .... 52 191 6877 132 Jno. Degnan .... 88 189 11496 131 P J. Hauswirth .... 68 185 8809 129 Chas. Balluff 16 187 2044 128 A. McAdams 10 178 1261 126 Geo. StoUery 39 187 5395 125 Walter Kreltling .... 57 184 7059 124 Chas. Held 2 136 244 122 Alex. Henderson .... 91 171 10905 130 .7. Austin Shaw .... 12 199 1434 120 Jas. Hartshorne .... 33 174 3839 120 Chas. Hunt 23 160 2761 120 B. Streening 5 134 590 118 Aug. Lanee 44 161 5044 115 ChSs. Swigart 17 138 1909 112 e. S.Stewart 18 184 2101 112 E. Benthey 4 138 446 113 S. Snedeker 7 159 759 108 Chas. Hughes 8 140 861 108 Anton Then 3 123 322 107 Jno. Keardon 3 126 311 104 H. C. Rowe 21 145 2152 102 J C Vaughan 11 120 1016 92 Jos. ReevI 14 133 1276 91 M. Barker 8 128 727 91 C. W. Johnson 3 101 266 89 Robt. Kelday 5 106 411 83 W. L.Palinsky 2 78 158 79 P. M. Broadbeck ... 4 106 302 76 Jno. Cook 3 78 325 75 Bowling in Philadelphia. As the time for the national bowling tournament approaches, it is noticed that greater activity is apparent in ten pin circles all over the country. Reports from eight clubs appeared last week, with several centers yet to come in. It will be a glorious contest and will, we hope, be decided on roomy alleys, where four clubs at least can roll at one time. Room for six would be better; regula- tion in every respect. There was a game Friday evening, June 30, between a team of associate members and the boys who represented the club in Baltimore and in the return match in this city. There were five men on a side and the associate team was strengthened by Lincoln Brown, the club's best player. The associates had what they considered "a lead pipecinch," but when the smoke of the battle had blown away the little matter of paying for the games, lunch and other refresh- ments, it was seen, was being attended to by these distinguished gentlemen and for some time after explanations as to the why and wherefore, which always seem to be in order from the losing side, were heard. Another match is to be played in a few days, when the associates are to show up in great form. The score follows: BEGULAB8. Name. 1st. 3d. 3d. Total Moss 199 138 170 507 Westcott. 167 133 119 419 Habermehl 137 143 134 404 Kift 153 139 156 43H Walker 116 137 176 439 762 680 755 2197 ASSOCIATES. Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. Total Brown 151 123 133 405 Moore 115 135 133 383 Starr 126 158 106 390 Goebel 196 184 132 611 Hamilton 165 133 189 476 752 733 691 3165 The contest for places on the Detroit team goes merrily on and the final twelve games to be rolled on outside alleys are about to be played off. The following is the standing of the players up to the first of July: Games Av. I Games Av. Brown ... .215 150 | Anderson . . 151 139 Moss 216 147 1 Walker. . . . 228 139 Westcott ... 230 144 I Habermehl . . 138 133 Baker . . . . 147 141 I Kienhle. ... 133 129 Kift 218 141 I Gibson .... 133 119 J. Hamilton, an associate member of the club, broke the ten pin record last Wednesday night, and moved it up four points; 232 is now the high figure, 228 being held by Mr. Westcott for over six months. He also made a new three con- secutive game record, with 144, 232 and 199, 575 in all. Mr. Hamilton delivers a medium pace, three-quarter ball with a twist that is very effective, striking, as it generally does, just after crossing in front of the head oin. K. Bowling in the Northwest. The Twin City Bowling Club had its first game June 27 after two months of busy work. They will continue their games every Tuesday evening after this. The following scores were made: Name. 1st. 2d. Av. G. Will 168 140 151 E. Nagel 153 128 140 J. Hartman 130 149 139 Monson 103 124 113 Ed. Swahn 134 124 June 30 two other games were rolled as follows: Name. 1st. 3d. Av. E. Nagel 152 170 161 Ed. Swahn 137 160 148 Aug. Swanson 64 79 71 N. Orchids! ^ ARR'VED IN FINE CONDITION. Catllea labiata, C. Mossia?, C. Speciosissima. C. Harrisonia^ violacea, C. Warneni, C. ^^ranulosa. La-lia anceps. L. a. alba, L. autuniualis, L. Pra'tuns, L. Dayana and Hurliiitrt^nia fragrans. LAGER & HURRELL, """>«"■ n- J. Orchid Growers and Importers. FOR SALE. 1000 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2V2 in., ('( $3.00 per 100; cash. SEYMOUR & KRAMER. Evansville, Ind. SMILAX. Extra fine plants out of 4-in. pots. Price, $4.50 per 100, $40.00 per looo. WILLIAM SCHWEINFURTH, RIDGEWOOD. N. J. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ I For Sale.- I AMERICAN BEAUTY PEANTS. | ♦ 2M-inch, 3-inch and 4-inch pots. ♦ 1 We have never had finer stock. \ \ JOHN BURTON, | ^ Wyndmoor P. 0., Chestnut Hill, ^ 1 PHILADELPHIA, PA. t SURPLUS STOCK From my Niles Center Greenhouses. 100 1000 j 1400 HRIUES, 3-inch pots $3.50 $30.00 I 1.500 SMILAX, 2"4-lnuh 1.25 10.00 ! 1200 " 3-inch 2.50 2000 ! Best winter-flowering FORGET- ME-NOT, 3-inch 4.00 All fine stock grown for our own use. Cash with order. H. SCHILLER. P 897 W. Madiaon St., CHICAGO. I SURPLUS ROSES.! i& Beauty, 3/j-m. pots.. $9.00 $80.00 i% m Meteor, " " .. 5.00 45.00 W * Maids. " •■ .. 5.00 45.00 ^ ^ Brides, " •' . . 5.00 45.00 ^ iii .\U fine stock— grown for own use. Cash TO ^ with order from unknown parties. ^ ^ BRANT & NOE, m 'i.B'OE.EST G-LEIT, - ILL. J" ROSES Per 100 METEOR, 2>^-inch pots $2.00 REINBERG BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAQO. I ROBT. CRAIO & SON | I Roses, Palms f "Pi , : Aj and Novelties in Decorative Plants. i^ Market and 49th Street. PHILADELPHIA PA. ftt*^ — CHICAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS O'OCjXES'X', XXjX.. HARDY PINKS HER MA.IESTY, SOUV. DE SALE. GERTRUDE, LAUr.A WILMKU. ALB.V FIMBRIATA, 2^4 inch, $4.00 per hundred. VIOLETS: Camphell, Russian, California, Luxniino. Princess of Wales. Swanley Whili'. 2!/i-ineh $3.00 per hundred. The Conard & Jones Co.. West Grove, Pa. Tel them where you saw the advt. iSgg. The American Florist. 1447 GflRNflTION CUTTINGS A.\^T^ JSOr^ID. ASPARAGUS SPRLNGERM, iu 3, 4 and 6-in. pots. BABY PRIMROSE, 4-in. poti ORADENA INUIVISA, 5 and 8-in. pots. Liberal discounts for liberal orders, shipments will be well packed. We will endeavor to plea your orders early. Write us your wants; we can supply thet Pleaae mention American Florist when writing Send We are now booking orders for fall delivery; fine plants from the field. Guaranteed strong, vigorous plants free from disease, of all leading varieties. WRITE us YOUR WANTS, LAKE VIEW ROSE GARDENS, Ksll.l.'i.'rs" "" """'"' ^ JAMESTOWN, N. Y. American Beauty Roses in 3 inch pots, reaoy to be shifted into 4-inch Healthy and strong plants, $8.00 per 100. METEOR, -i-inrh, $3 00; 3-incii. $4 00 per 100. A. G. PRINCE & CO.. 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAOO. Finest Forcing Rosesss BRIDE $2.50 $4.00 BRIDESMAID 2. SO 4,00 LA FRANCE 2.75 4.00 Also Soupert, Hermosa, DeGraw, Kruger and a full line of roses from 2f^-inch pots, at low prices. Send for prices. Cash with order. SNIILAX, fine ;ounK plants, $12.00 per 1000. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. Roses ! Roses ! MAIDS and BRIDES, 3-inch, fine stock, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. MAIDS, BRIDES, WOOTTONS and METEORS, and 2!4-inch, $3:00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. BDBtRT F. TESSON, '^''%^^Xh^xl%b. Handy Roses r™^% ^^ ^^ I IV I ^^ r^ ^\ ^? TT ^^ In First-CIass Condition p^l^^^ll^yjl riVi/OtLw for Planting \5^.^^^^ BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS, 2y2-in. pots, @ $3.00 per 100; SVi-in., @ $8.00. PERLES 2y2-in. pots, @ $3.50 per 100; SJ/s-in., @ $9.00 KAISERINS, LA FRANCE, PAPA GONTIER, 21.2-in. pots, (g $4.00 per 100; Sio-in., rt $10.00. SOUV. DE WOOTTON 2y2-in. pots, (" $5 00 per 100; 3y2in., @ $10.00 AMERICAN BEAUTY 3-in. pots, (" $s. 00 per 100; SMi-in., @ $12.00 2-ln. Pots, Ready for 3-ln., at $2.00 per 100: in the FOR CASH. 500 BRIDESMAIDS, 2!/2-inch... .per 100, $2.50 700 BRIDES, 2W-inch " 2.50 1000 SMILAX, 2-inch " 1.25 Good healthy stock. Order at once. J. N. KIDD, Florist, St. Joseph, Mo. TO CLOSE OUT. 1300 2V4-inch PERLES. 800 2i4-inch BRIDES 600 2-inch, 460 214-inch MAIDS 300 2-inch, 750 2yj-inch BEAUTIES 700 2-inch, 750 3-inch WOOTTONS 1500 2V4-inch. Speak quick. Still some Bostoniensis. GEO. A. KUHL. PEKIN. ILL. For July Planting, 3-INCH STOCK IS BEST. We offer strong growing Brides, Meteors, Maids, from 3-inch pots, splendid value, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Perles, extra fine, $6.00. Superior stock, certain to please you. W. H. GULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. 3ii-incb. shifted ba to 3-inch. FANCY ROSE STOCK making extra strong plants and not bulky for shipmeit. Bride, Meteor, Maid and Kaiserin, 6c; 214-in., 3i4c. ,lu!y 15th and later delivery. SMILAX, strong, 2-inch, $1.00 per 100; $S.O0 per 1000. CASH with order. SOUTtI SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III. 800 PERLES in 3!4-iii. pots, |3.U0 800MAIDS " •' 3.00 80OLA FRANCE lOOOBRIDES " " 3.00 lOOOMERMETS " " 3.00 200 MRS. GARRETT in 3-in. pots 6.U0 Cash with Order. MRS. J. W. CROUCH. Chattanooga, Tenn. AMERICAN BEAITIES, Woottons, Perles, Brides and Maids, in 2^, 3 and 4-inch pots. Plants tine. Prices very low. Address COLE BROS., Box 577, PEORIA, ILL. Climbing Wootton Marchioness of Lome Antoine Rivoire Climbing White Pet Mme. Jos. Schwartz White Maman Cochet Climbing Capt. Christy- Duchess de Brabant Ferdinand Jarain Ernest Metz Mme. Pernet Ducher Wm. Allen Richardson Cherokee Caroline Marniesse Dawson Empress of China Champion of the World Souv. d'un Ami Lamarque Solfaterre Maurice Rouvier BABY PRIMROSE, (Primula Forbesi), strong plants in bloom,® $1.25 per ■ doz.; $8.00 per 100 BAY TREES, in extra fine condition; Standards and Pyramids, all sizes. - Write for prices '^Te'^rrS^"^"- VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, «*'««c''hT°a^^"o!""^- Greenhouses: WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. ^miiiiiiiiiiUiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiUiiiiiiiiiiiUiUiiUmiiiimiiiiU^ Choice Rose Plants FOR SALE BY BA5SETT & WA5HBURN. 1000 BEAUTIES 2V2-inch, just potted into 3-inch, $6.00 per 100. 1500 BRIDES, 2-inch per 100, $3.00 1500 " 3-inch •' 5.00 7000 BRIDESMAIDS, 2-inch " 3.00 1500 METEORS, 2-inch " 3.00 1000 METEORS, 3-inch " 5.00 'T'HESE plants are strictly first-class •*• at the above prices. All nlnnts .q No orders for less than 100 accepted All plants shipped direct from our greenhouses at 5 Hinsdale, 111 jg 1 BASSETT & WASHBURN, | % 78 Wabash Ave, CHICAGO. | 40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES. READY FOR IMMEDIATE PLANTING;:::: Fully equal to those sent out the last seven years, flrst-class and perfectly healthy in every respect. Only selected growth from flowering ahoots need in propagating. WOOTTON. LA FRANCE, AMERICAN BEAUTY. PERSIDENT CARNOT, 3-lnch pots, «8.00 per 100; 4-Inch pots, »12,00 per ICO. METEOR, KAISERIN, BRIDESMAID, BON SILENE. MERMET. PERLES, CONTIER. BELLE SIEBRECHT. MME. HOSTE, BRIDE. 3-lnch pots, $7. CO per 100; 4-lnch pots. flO.OO per 100. A few thousand CRAFTED ROSES of Bridesmaids, Kalsertns and Pres Camot, bi4-ln. pots, 115 00 per 100. ROSES.... We have more than we will plant in Maids, Brides, Kaiserins, Meteors, Perles and Beauties, iu 3 and 4-iuch, strictlv Al stock, at $4 and $s per 100. 'MUMS.... 3-inch Queen, Bonnaffon, Smith, Troy, Condor, etc , at $3 per 10(1. G. Van Bochove & Bro., Kalamazoo, Mich. CHRYSANTHEMUMS stocky 2 and 3- inch stock at 2Hc. each; $20.00 per 1000. E. Dailledouze. Modesto, Mrs. F. Button (earlv white), Harrv Balsley, Mrs. Weeks, Frank Hardy, Glory of Pacific, Pink Ivory, Golden Wedding, Pennsylvania, Merry Christmas, Lady Fitzwy- gram. Major Bonnaffon. .lerorae Jones, Yellow Jerome Jones. Mme. Bergmann and others. ...SURPLUS STOCK... Cash with order, please. Joy & Son, Nashville, Tenn. 1448 The American Florist. July 8, BeUevUk, 111. There are few towns of this size in the state of Illinois that can boast of more floral establishments and what is espe- cially noteworthy is the fraternal spirit that seems to prevail among the florists themselves. My recent visit was the first since 1894, and I found that in five years a great change had been wrought. Of course the florists have kept up with the march of progress. Gust. W. Grossart, has from time to time rebuilt and added new houses, until we find him presiding over a fine establishment. A. G. Fehr will soon put up three more houses, each 16x75, quite a handsome addition to his already extensive place. Mr. Fehr grows for the retail as well as for the wholesale market. E. W. Guy, a carnation grower of the first order, reports an increased demand for his stock. He also grows fine roses and his establishment consists of eight up-to-date houses, about 15,000 feet of glass. Mr. Guv will accompany the St. Louis delegation to the Detroit conven- tion. Homo. Springfield, Mass.— J. W. Adams, the veteran nurseryman, has been in the nur- sery business for fifty years, twenty years in Portland, Me., and the last thirty years here. His sons, Walter and Charles, are now associated with him. Vegetable Plants CELERY— White Plume; Golden Selt-Blanoh- in" New Rose and other varieties, strong plants, ISc'per 100; $1.00 per 1000. If oy mail, add lOo per 100. CABBAGE— H. Succession, Early Summer, Flat Dutch, Urumiead Savoy and other varieties, stroDK field plants, 15c per 100: $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 per 10,000. If by mail, add 10c per 100. TOMATO— Livingston's Stone, Favorite, Beauty and lirunton's Best, field-grown. 16c per 100; $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 per 10.000. If by mail, add 10c per 100. CHBYSANTHEMTJMS— lu good var., from 2y2-inch pots, .$^00 per 100. Cash with order. {®~Send for Price List. R. VINCENT. Jr. & SON. White Marsh, Md. The Colors of Flowers ARE BEST DETERMINED WITH THE AID OP Our Color Chart. Arranged bv F. Schuyler Matthews and lithographeci by Prang, this chart is now accepted as the standard in preparing color descriptions by many foreign houses as well as in this country. PRICE, 15 CENTS, POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO., ■ 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS. g^f^SS. JgTtlneS strain In the world. In four true colors, aBBt. from 2!l,-lnch potB S4 1)0 per 100; tSS.OO per 1000. Latania BorbODlcaand Dracasna Indlvlsa, strong, from flats. *3 DO per 100 ^ . . ,, . . BeKOnIa Hex. e.\lra well grown, from 4lnoh pots, asst. (111. 00 per 100. .... Chinese Primrose (fringed foliage) In six colors, strain superior to any. ^,^ Cineraria Uyb Maxima grandlHora.grandlflora nana, plenlstlma, coerulea, kermetlna nana, Ibe above from flats, ready ,IuIt Isl, Jl 75 per 1(10. tlO per 1(.U0. PAUL MADER. East Stroudsburg. Pa. Asparagus Plumosus, :!'.•• iurh, $9.50 per 100. LATANIA BORBONICA. 4-inch, 20 cents. Windsor Flower Seed Co., «ox 335, Windsor. Ont. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, le ^ still left. Stock Let us have your order The following is going fast. , before it is too late. Send for list of other varieties EARLY VARIETIES. Geo. S. Kalb Ivory Wm. Simpson Glory of the Pacific M. de Montmort Marion Henderson Mrs. H. Robinson $3.00 per lOU. MIDSEASON TO LATE. per ICO _ _ _ P<^r.^9$ Snow Queen . . Autumn Glory . . , Mrs. H. Weeks . Golden Wedding . Niveus. . . Golden Plume 00 I Mrs. C. H. Pierce . $5.00 Pennsylvania . . . 6,00 Merry Christmas . 6.00 Wm. H. Lincoln. . 3.00 Mrs, S. T, Murdoch 3.00 E, Uailledouze . . . 3,00 Major Bonnafton . 3.00 H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. STUDER'S OFFER . . . in the Florist of June 24, page 1399, is still good until stock is exhausted. Make checks, money orders, etc., payable to Fbanz BoNFFiE, Manager. N. STUDER, *Tc?"' Nephrolepis... Washingtoniensis. This most valuable new Fern is much admired by all who see it. It is a grand, hardy and majestic pot plant, any size, (see large ad- vertisement in previous issues tor description). I have the finest stock of well established plants. 3 good plants, mailed for $1.00 12 strong plants, 3-in. pots, for . . . . ."j.OO 12 strong plants, 4-in. pots, 2 to 3 feet 9.00 12 strong plants, 6-in. pots . . . 18.00 Price for 100 or more on application. John H. Ley, Good Hope, WASHINGTON, D. C. ...BEGONIAS... Strong Plants From 2-Inch Pots. Per 100 ARGENTEA GUTTATA $2.00 VERNON, red or white 2.00 ALBO-PICTA 2.00 THURSTONII 2.00 RUBRA 2.00 Mixed sorts 2.00 CASH PLEASE. EDWARD B. JACKSON. °'t^gg'°- SPECIALTIES — ROSES, from 3-Inch pots. CARNATIONS, (or fall delivery. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prices low. Send for list. VIOLETS. M/OOO BROTHERS. FISHKILL, N. Y. Florists' Stock for Bedding Alternanthera, Coleus, Geraniums, Pansies, Daisies, Verbenas, Fuchsias, Salvias, etc., etc. Write for prices. Florists when in Milwaukee are in- vited to look over our stock. ARCHIE MIDDLEMASS. 1019 Forest Home Ave., MILWAUKEE, WIS. SMILAX. Pot plants ready now by the JOO or JOOO, atMjtjt^jt^-i^ $1.50 PER 100. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII Seedlings from soil with line tubers for 3-inch pots. Bv mail, and we pav postage, $3.00 per 100. See our Carnation and Golden Gate advertlaementB. send for circular. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, P. C. t E. G. HILL S CO. I I vynoiesale Florists I m RICHMOND, IND. ^ SioailOLix:. Fine plants out of 2-inch pots, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. J. B. HEISS, The Exotic Nurseries, DAYTON, OHIO. CASH WITH ORUKIi- Crabb & Hunter, VIOLET SPECIALISTS, stock perfectly clean and free from disease; strong, vigorous plants Irom pots of Marie Louise. Farquhar. Lady Campbell and a few Princess ol Wales, Write for prices. Grand Rapids, Mich. FOR SALE. Palmsand Decorative Plants All sizes, and at all seasons. P.O. Box 78, A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point. Queensborough, NEW YORK. N. Y. r>CDAUIIIM(? Hue large plants in bloom, UtnAlllUIYIOi Dbl. Urant and Mrs. Pollock, $4.0» I" I KKI, JSiOO per ICOO. Golden Bedder and Verschaffeltii COLEUS, $1.50 per lOU, lt:l.=..UU per lOUO. Mixed COLEUS, $1.25 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. IRESINE. -'-in , $1.50 per 100. ALTERNANTHERA. 2!4-in., 2 var., $1.50 per 100. ASPARAGUS ROOTS, 2 vrs., 60c per 100; $4 per lOOO. SMILAX SEEDLINGS, ^o.id strong roots from flats, ;!5c p.T lUU; $3,00 p.-r 1000. B. I. HART, Mgr.. Box 244, Hackettstown, N. J. BABY PRIMROSES. Fine stnrk for tall and winter blooming, 75c. per do/,. In iii:iil; $5 jier ItlO, express paid. Trans- planlHd s k. *;! per 100. PRIMULA OBCONICA. new, large-flowcrins, strong iihmls, ready for 4-inch pots, $2,50 per 100. Berriman St. and New Lots Ave.. BROOKLYN. N. Y. GERANIUM AMERICA is in full bloom just now; color effect in full sun is of deepest clear rose. Sun proof, you bet; dwarf, yes, verv dwarf. P..„v HENRY EICHHOLZ, Florist, NextSimiino. WAYNESBORO. PA. iSgg. The American Florist. 1449 "NICOMITE"! (PATENT.) Vapor Insecticide. NO LABOR REQUIRED. HARMLESS TO BLOOM AND FOLIAGE. A Certain Killer of RED SPIDER, GREENFLY and Other Insect Pests. THE TOBACCO WAREHOUSING AND TRADING CO.. -^ Sold by Seedsmen LOUISVILLE, KY. Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages ESTABUSHED 1866 EMILSTEFFEr(S> SUCC." N.5TEFFENS. *"OSTEFFEN5BHOS. The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON. OHIO. A. 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Mich., vlce- B resident; W. J. Stewart, b7 Bromfleld St., Bosuin. lass, secretary: H. B. Beatty, Oil City, Pa, treasurer. The fifteenth annual meeting will be held at Detroit, Mich., August 15. Its. 17 and 18, 1899. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual Convention at Buffalo, February, 1900. ALBERT M. HERR. Lancaster, Pa., Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. THIS ISSUE 28 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Alinite: The new soil bacteria M.i3 Dipladenia Bolivicnsis (illus.) 11.t4 Hardy herbaceous perennials 14.^4 Hydrangea Hortensia 1454 Carnations— Cultural notes 14ii5 A novel form of mountain laurel (illus.) . . \if>h New York 145.S Boston 14.i6 Philadelphia 14,=)6 Chioaeo 14S7 Detroit 1457 New fertilizer law of New York H5» Society of American Florists 14,58 Buffalo to Detroit 14.5S Detroit hotel rates . . 1458 Large snails in greenhouses 14.58 Greenhouse building 145f^ Grasshoppers in rose house 14.58 Locating the boiler shed 1458 Adiautura house , 1458 Providence 1459 Rochester, N, Y 1469 Buffalo . 14.59 Benton Harbor, Mich 1460 Eockford, 111 1460 Indianapolis 1460 The seed trade 1464 The free seed distribution 1464 Pittsburg 1464 The nursery trade . 1466 Wilson J. Peters (portrait) 1466 Cleveland ... 1465 Elmira, N. Y 1466 Our pastimes — Big score at Flatbush .... 1468 — New York pastimes . . . 1468 —Chicago visits the Cream City 141)8 —The Chicago score 1468 -,Bowling at Omaha 1468 —With Cleveland bowlers 1468 -Philadelphia bowling matters 1468 Boulder, Col """ Portland, Ore 1470 Milwaukee, Wis.— W. H. Ellis leaves to-day for Oshkosh to attend the funeral of John Nelson on Sunday. Alinite: The New Soil Bacteria. [Read before Ihe Florists' Chib of Philadelphia, July II, iS<)i), by Benjamin Durfee, of the Ameri- can Rose Co., IVashington, D. C\ ■ I want to speak frankly at the outset of the few remarks I shall make to-night. I am not an orator and especially I am not a scientific orator as our friend "K," oi the American Florist, would have you believe. I feel the honor of member- ship that you have conferred upon me and which leads me to make this maiden effort in my old age. I am but a tyro in this line of research and my simple experi- ments are intended to provoke the great men of your club, the earnest and devoted Duke of York, the forty-niner, the poet laureate and others to renewed eft'ort to discover simple, certain, inexpensive and concentrated fertilizers. We all know what nitrogen is, and the important part it plays in the growth and development of plants. It is the principal one of the twelve or fourteen elements essential to the best plant life and growth, and is derived from the air either directly or indirectly. These air elements of the plant cover over nine- tenths of its weight, and consequently our attention should be mainly directed to this class of fertilizers, and above all others should we devote our attention to nitrogen, the most fugitive and expensive of these elements. In the atmosphere there is a never failing supply of this element but there are very few plants which can absorb it in that form, such as beans, peas and clover. Nitrogen obtained by vegetation is therefore taken up from the soil by the roots of plants. With these facts known, the scientists — more particularly the Germans — set to work to discover the process by which nitrogen was secured and used in plant life. Prof. Berthelot's experiments soon disclosed the fact that plant absorption of free atmospheric nitrogen was induced by the activity of living organisms, to the amount of ten to fifteen pounds to the acre of tillable land. The discoveries were confirmed by Prof Koch and others. The organisms called bacteria were found to exist in greatest number in the autumn in fallow fields, and the deduc- tion made by the Germans was that the increased growth of crops cultivated in soil rich in bacteria is due, to a great extent, to the fact that certain classes of these bacteria in the soil are mediums for conveying the nitrogen of the air, and perhaps also that contained in the ground, to the growing crops. This led to the next step, which was to secure a direct increase of these useful bacteria and thus to multiply the fruit- fulness of the soil. The bacteria were consequently isolated from the soil and multiplied or increased, and then used to inoculate other soils. Most of the experi- ments were confined to grain and seeds. The experiments were first made in pots, and resulted in an increased production of thirty-five per cent, and in the case of mustard an increase of one hundred per cent. The experiments were then con- firmed by field operations. The method of preparing these cultures or bacteria is known onh' to the discoverer, but I hold in my hand a little vial which contains sufficient to inoculate an acre of ground. The name given this preparation is alinite. No experiments so far as I know had been made to determine its value in flori- culture until these feeble efforts by myself, the results of which I have brought to show you. The Germans have not util- ized the discovery outside of grain crops. In these their method is as follows: The one acre vial is mixed with three pints of water and to this, after complete agitation for two hours, a pound and a half of grape sugar is added. This solu- tion is sprinkled on the grain so that every grain is moistened. The wet grain is spread, dried and sown in the usual manner. The success in connection with grain is largely due to the presence of these little organisms in direct contact with the root as it sprouts from the grain. I attempted in this first exhibit to effect the same result by washing all the soil from these seedling carnation and aster plants, then saturating the roots with the solution as per formula and repotting, at the same time treating other plants in the same manner minus the solution. The result in the case of the asters is a dismal failure, but there is a partially favorable outcome with the carnation plants. My second experiment was to coat the inside surface of new pots with the solu- tion, and then shift seedling carnations to them. The result in this case was more satisfactory. The plants I show you are from seed germinated on March 30. The one marked No. 1 was the largest and most thrifty in a lot of forty thousand plants from seed sown March ,S0, and it has steadily widened the gap between it and the other seedlings. The balance of the alinite seedlings do not seem to show any marked superiority over the non-alinite ones, but I am con- fident in my own mind that some of you can evolve some simple process for the application of the solution which will be 1454 The American Florist. July 15^ successful and will lead to grand results; in fact jadoo won't be in it. I therefore hand the club sample vials of the alinite, and ask that they be assigned to the most interested members for experiment purposes. Dipladenia Boliviensb. As greenhouse climbers only have we been accustomed to regard the dipla- denias. That D. Boliviensis, illustrated herewith, can be grown as a neat pot plant was demonstrated by George McWilliam with a set of plants in 5-inch pots, which he exhibited at Boston on July 1, and for which he was awarded the silver medal of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. The plant shown in the illustration was one of the set exhibited. The flowers — white with orange yellow throat and two and one- half to three inches in diameter — are very beautiful, the leaves rich and glossy, and if D. Boliviensis can be produced in this shape for Easter our florists owe Mr. McWilliam a debt of gratitude for bring- in it to their notice. The plants so well bloomed at July 1 had been kept in a carnation house with the temperature frequently not over 45° and it is reason- able to suppose that a little pushing would develop them in equal form a few- weeks earlier. Mr. McWilliam also finds that this dipladenia does wellasagarden plant, blooming profusely on little plants from spring struck hard wood cuttings which have stood as much as 1° of frost without injury. Hardy Herbaceous Perennials. Owing to the very dry season no flow- ers have been so long lasting as they are in general. Particularly noticeable in this respect were the various spiraeas and early flowering phloxes. The latter were a week or more earlier to start blooming than usual and when they should have been at their best were past. However, if cut back now a second crop of bloom will follow and quite likely will make a better showing than the first crop did. It is a pity these early phloxes are not more generally grown as although there is not such a variety of colors they are very useful in the border and large clumps are fairly bright. The most dis- tinct varieties are; Burns, bright purple red; Beauty of Mindon, blush white striped dark rose; Circle, white, some- times tinted rose, dark eye; Modesty, lilac rose; Progress, white, sometimes tinted lilac rose. We have tried other varieties and shall try some more another season. The varieties of Phlox suffruti- cosa are easily distinguished from P. decussata varieties by the narrower, darker green foliage. They are very readily increased by division and by cut- tings. Phlox subulata varieties are not grown so much as they should be. They could often be grown on banks and as an edging. Perhaps the chief objection is the difficulty of keeping grass and other weeds out of the plants. They are so quick growing that if young plants are kept on hand, the old plants could be dug out as soon as weeds get the better of them and the young plants put in their place. If young plants are not on hand the old ones can be divided about the end of August and replanted. These would make a good show the next spring, unless the fall happens to be exception- ally dry. The most distinct and satisfac- tory varieties with us are: Atropurpurea, bright purple-red; Compacta, light pink; lilacina, lavender-lilac, and The Bride, white with dark center. P. subulata alba has not proved strong growing or free flowering with us. We have two distinct forms of Spir;ea lobata on our grounds. One variety is almost identical in color with S.palmata; the other is several shades lighter. The dark variety is so much like S. palmata that parties we sent specimens to said it was undoubtedly that variety. How- ever the habit and ground leaves show it to be a variety of S. lobata. According to "Nicholson's Dictionary of Garden- ing" thedark varietj'is the true S. lobata and the light variety is S. lobata albi- cans. We should like information on the subject from other readers of the Ameri- can Florist. An interesting plant this season is the pasque flower. Anemone Pulsatilla. We have it on a well drained bank facing south, where it came into bloom before the crocuses. The flowers are singular and prettj'. The sepals are very silky on the outside and the petals are light vio- let. After blooming the dark green pin- nate foliage is produced in tufts, and now, July 10, it is still very bright and pretty. Of herbaceous perennials which stood the exceedingly dry weather extra well IIPLAOENIA BOLIVIENSIS. we noticed Anthemis tinctoria, Clematis recta, Dianthus arenarius, D. plumarius varieties, Dicentra eximea, D. spectabilis, Eryngium amethystinum, Gypsophila repens, G. Stevensii, hemerocallis varie- ties, pentstemen varieties, and thymus varieties. R. N. Massachusetts. Hydrangea Hortensia. The particulars of his method of grow- ing hydrangeas, as given by "E. W. C." in the American Florist of July 1, will be of much utility to those interested in this beautiful plant. That it is an entire success the illustration shows. For pot culture for florists' use, as also for grow- ing in tubs for lawn decoration, but few plants equal them, for even when not in bloom their large green leaves are beautiful. When grown in tubs their treatment has to be somewhat different from that which pot plants receive. It is custom- ary to leave them undisturbed for several years and as their flowering is in progress through the early summer it is not prac- ticable to prune them in spring, as is rec- ommended for smaller plants, or the flowers for the summer will be lost. If they arc pruned back to within an eye or two of the old wood little or no flowers will be had. An opinion prevails that if pruned at all it means a total loss of flowers, but this is quite a mistake. Two years ago a gardener near by was looking for two large hydrangeas in tubs, and as mine were getting too large to be taken to and from the cellar once a year I offered them to him. While the plants were just about what suited him, my having pruned them did not, as he declared pruned plants would not flower; it required terminal buds to do it. While I believe it is correct that a terminal bud on these plants is more likely to flower than a side one, it is not at all correct that no flowers come from pruned plants. The very plants which my friend declined bloomed very well that year. I have the same pair yet and one of them at this writing must have twenty- five large heads of flowers on it, not one of which is from a terminal bud. I often wonder how these large plants live on year after year in tubs without having a renewal of soil. The specimens I have been speaking of have been undis- turbed for six years. Every spring after the tubs are set in position on the lawn I rake off an inch or two of the surface soil, filling in with fresh, new manure. I find, as "E. W. C." does, lots of water is required and generally each tub gets the better part of a bucketful every day. It is really astonishing to see the beautiful foliage and flowers on these old plants to-day. The cellar in which these plants are wintered is a warm one and to pre- vent the plants sprouting they are given barely any water all winter, just two or three little waterings to prevent their drying up. In partly protected places in this vicinity Hydrangea Hortensia lives opt all winter and preserves its wood. It then blooms finely and after it has been growing for a year or two almost invari- ably the flowers are blue, which is not so often the case with plants in tubs. Philadelphia. Joseph Meehan. Carlton Hill, N. J.— Julius Roehrs has rebuilt his sheds and stables and will probably add five more greenhouses this season. Brooklyn, N Y.— N. Rothar, of A. Rothar & Sons, 65-t Central avenue, has withdrawn from the firm and is building three houses at Ozone Park, N. Y. Little Falls, N. ¥.— Crowe & Gra- ham have dissolved partnership and J. O. Graham will continue the business. He is building a large rose house as an addi- tion to the present plant. HiNGiiAJi, Mass.— The Hinghani Agri- culturil and Horticultural Society held its annual exhibition the last week in June. F. H. Miller made a good display of roses. Mrs. Edmund Hersey presented an interesting paper on native evergreens of Hingham. Chester, Pa.— Herbert Shaw, who for several years has carried on the florist business and who a few weeks ago pur- chased the greenhouse at Thirteenth and Providence avenue, has torn down his old house at Thirteenth and Crosby streets and moved it to his new place of business. .Mr. Shaw will erect three other houses on the ground. i8gg. The American Florist. 1455 CARNATIONS. CULTURAL NOTES. July 15.— July and early August are practically dropped out of the calendar so far as carnation culture is concerned, but there is considerable information to be obtained from the field at this season of the year and a few notes made now may be useful for next winter's culture and also help us to better results next summer. All field plants should be growing vigor- ously now and by a careful observation of their growth and habit we can form some idea as to what they will require in the way of house treatment. We all recognize the fact that to attain the best results diflerent varieties will require dif- ferent soils and different temperatures and, as we areconstantly tryingnovelties from other growers, the field is the best place to study their wants. Of course, temperature will be beyond control, but, as far as possible, I shall next season give the field plants the soil of richness they seem to best like. An unusually favorable season has brought all of my plants up to a very nice size at this date, but some of the varieties could be larger to advantage and it is these varieties that I shall give a little extra manure and cultivation another season. Among the whites 1 find that Flora Hill and Evelina are large enough, but White Cloud could have much richer soil and be the better for it. Flora Hill is far and away ahead of all other whites; in fact, they are almost ready to plant in the houses, perfect in health and model in form. Evelina is very many times as good as it was last year and gives promise of fulfilling my expectations that it will become a profitable variety, a fit companion for Flora Hill. White Cloud has made from six to eight good branches, but will want the balance of the summer to make first-class plants for housing; this may or may not be charac- teristic of the variety; I do notknow that it was ever grown here before. Of pink I have had but two varieties in quantity, Mrs. Frances Joost and Ethel Crocker; thej' seem about equal in growth and neither would want too high culture or they would get almost too large to plant in, as they are now about ready to plant. In fact, I expect to plant quite a large proportion in the houses about August 1. In yellow both Mayor Pingree and Gold Nugget will stand liberal feeding, as they are slow growers, but should be large enough when planted in to make a good crop of flowers from the wood made dur- ing the summer, otherwise they will not be really profitable varieties to the majority of growers. Pingree is the slower of the two. G. H. Crane seems to be considerably like Gold Nugget in habit, with wide, heavy foliage, but inclined to be rather slow in growth, so I judge that a heavy fertilizer will be required to get it to do its best work. America is as large as Flora Hill, so that another season will find it planted in but moderately rich soil. Mrs. Bradt wants special liberal field culture to make good plants. San- dusky needs but a little less, and so it runs through the whole list. In different soils different results may be obtained; the above are my experiences and are only used to show the necessity of con- tinually watching the requirements of our plants and in every stageof their growth. Albert M. Hekr. Terrell, Tex.— H. W. Wright has sold his place to C. R. Brewer. AN ODD FORM OF KALMIA LATIFOLIA. A Novel Form of Mountain Laurel. The peculiar form of Kalmia latifolia shown in the illustration was found by Miss Bryant at South Deerfield, Mass., growing in a swamp among laurels of normal type some thirty years ago. The corolla instead of the well known saucer shaped cup, is divided into five thread- like petals which, frequently tipped with an imperfect anther, are actually trans- formed into stamens. The ten proper stamens are as in the normal flower, except that the anthers are wholly free, there being no pouch to receive them. This monstrosity was described in an interestingcommunicationtothe Natural History Miscellany by Prof Asa Gray at the time of its discovery. The plant does not appear to have been propagated except at the Arnold Arboretum, where Mr. Dawson regards it as one of his especial favorites and visitors view it with much interest and curiosity. New York. FLOWERS RECEIVED FEW IK QUANTITY AND INFERIOR IN QUALITY — DEM AND FOR CHOICE WHITE MATERIAL. — TELEPHONE CHANGES. — THE FIRST HARRISII BULBS. — BUSINESS CHANGES. — PICNICS, VACATIONS AND OTHER PERSONAL NOTES. The flowers coming to this market at present altogether would scarcely equal in quantity the average daily receipts of one of the larger wholesale houses a few weeks ago. To this add the fact that the quality is also at its lowest point and then the difficulty of getting suitable material for a choice order, when such a rare occasion presents, is evident. Local calls on Tuesday of this week chanced to be much in advance of the quantity of stock available, white flowers being particularly demanded, and there ensued quite a scurry at the Thirty- fourth street market and at every whole- sale establishment. Harrisii lilies that recently went begging at two cents jumped to eight cents and there were other equally sudden changes of value. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria always has the lead in the rose market at this season of the year and it is surprising that more growers do not run on this and Caroline Testout for summer requirements. There is also a good market for Meteor when well grown, in midsummer. In choice flowers there is little else available except lily of the valley, which is being received in fine shape. John Young has been getting the handsomest blooms of Cat- tleya gigas ever seen on Twenty-eighth street. C. L. Lersner, examiner in the tenth division, U. S. Appraiser's Stores, was married at Rochester, N. Y., on July 7, to the daughter of Mr. Ellwanger, of EU- wanger & Barry. Mr. Lersner has ex- amined untold quantities of nurserymen's and florists' goods in the past and has listened patiently to their tales of woe on many occasions, but now that he has come into the fold himself under such pleasant auspices, his patience and dis- tinguished consideration may with con- fidence be counted upon in more generous proportions than ever before. Things are coming our way fast. Readjusting and renumbering tele- phones has been going on and almost every wholesaler and retailer in the uptown district has had his call number changed, with the result of much confu- sion and inconvenience. MuUer & Purdy, wholesalers at 115 West Thirtieth street, have dissolved partnership and John Muller will retain the place. S. C. Nash was re-elected unanimously a director of the New Y'ork Cut Flower Co. at the recent annual meeting. The first thousand cases of Harrisii lily 1456 The American Florist, July 15^ bulbs for the season were received on July 4. A good part went through in bond to Europe. Howard E. Blauvelt is now traveling for Vaughan's New York house, covering the full line of bulbs, new plants, etc. Julius Roehrs and A. Sachse sail for Europe on July 15. John Thunian and wife start on the same date for a trip to the Pacific coast. Michael Ford, of Ford Bros., is spend- ing a vacation at his old home in Kennett Square, Pa. Wm. H. Gunther and family have gone to Dalton, Mass, to spend the summer. Ernst Asmus has given the western agency for the new Liberty rose to J. C. Vaughan. J. K. Allen's Twenty-eighth street establishment is being thoroughly reno- vated and whitened up by two gentlemen of color. The annual picnic of the Bogart em- ployes took place on July 12 and was a big success, as usual. Wm. Rhodes, assistant bookkeeper for the New York Cut Flower Co., died in hospital July 13. James McManus is successor to the firm McDonald & McManus, on West Thir- tieth street. Adolph Schnell, the violet grower of College Point, N. ¥., died July 10. Charlie Smith, of Julius Lang's, is enjoying his vacation at Long Branch. M. Mosethin died at Union Hill, N. J., Julys. The kissing bug has invaded West Twenty-eighth street. Visitors in town: E G. Hill, Richmond, Ind.; Robert Craig, Philadelphia; A. D. Carpenter and son, Cohoes, N. Y.; H. Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa. Boston. WELCOME RAINS. — EFFECT OF DRY SEASON. — BEAUTIFUL WILD ROSES. — HORTICULT- URAL EXHIBITION.— BUSINESS CHANGES. PARK REPORT.— VISITORS. — PERSONALS. After experiencing the dryest spring season on record we are now getting copious rains which are exceedingly wel- come and even when it comes down at the wrong time and spoils our holiday plans he would be a bold, ungrateful man who would utter a growl. The full effect of the dry season on the trees and shrubs will hardly be known until next year but, to all appearances, they have not suffered to the extent one would expect, for the number of dead trees is not great and, as a rule, shrubs look well. Liliuni Canadense and L. Philadelphicum, Ascle- pias tuberosa and Azalea viscosa are blooming finely in the fields and meadows. They make a bright display and with the hypericums, rudbeckias and patches of escaped hemerocallis and "bouncing Bet" by the roadsides give a touch of color to the uniform green of the midsummer landscape. But already the golden rods begin to show color and remind us that the end of the vacation time vsrill come almost before it has begun. Nothing finer in decorative shrubbery has ever been seen in our parks than the Michigan wild roses (Rosa setigera) which are now in gorgeous bloom along the borders of some of the parkways. They are, as a rule, planted with Wichur- aiana as a ground cover and as they both bloom at the same time the com- bination of white and many shaded pink makes a picture worth going many miles to see. On Saturday, July 9, there were shown at Horticultural Hall, hollyhocks from estate of J. S. Fay, W. N. Craig and Mrs. J. L. Gardner, perennials from Rea Bros, and promiscuous displays from a num- ber of other exhibitors, making alto- gether an attractive show. M. H. Walsh received a certificate of merit for seedling hybrid rose Wichuraiana X Bridesmaid. John Pritchard leased the Curtis green- houses at Newtonville on the expiration of the lease to W. II. Elliott and has installed Mr. Michael Costello, formerly with W. H. Elliott, as salesman with a substantial wagon and equally substan- tial horse to distribute the output. At the July meeting of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society it was voted that mural tablets inscribed with the names of eminent horticulturists be placed on the walls of the new hall and the matter was referred to the building committee. The annual report of the Boston Park commission has just appeared. The sum of $1,000,000 is estimated as the amount necessary to fully complete the work of park construction in the city. Some beautiful halftone pictures of park scenes embellish the interesting report of Superin- tendent Pettigrew. Wm. Edgar has just received a large shipment of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine which appears to have come in perfect order, quite different from his importa- tion of last year, the greater part of which was entirely dead when received. The Horticultural Club is expecting an interesting paper from one of its mem- bers detailing his discoveries while patrolling the premises on the night before the Fourth. Superintendent Pettigrew has been gaz- ing steadily toward the west, watching for the coming of his friend, W. C. Egan, of Chicago. Current report is that the Twombly Co. will soon close their Tremont street store. Boston will have a special car to the Detroit convention. Fellow craftsmen welcome. P. L. Carbone sailed for Europe on July 5. Visitors: Wm. Elliott, New York; Ernst Asmus, West Hoboken; J. C. Vaughan, Chicago; Wm. Plumb, New York. Philadelphia. CLUB MEETING. — MR. DURFEE, OF WASHING- TON, DISSERTATES UPON BACTERIA. — FIRST GLIMPSE OF A NEW FIELD OF RESEARCH. — A BOTTLE OF GERMS FOR EXPERIMENTS. — EICHHOLZ EXHIBITS AMERICA.— CONVENTION TOPICS. — HIGH PRICES ON BUILDING MATERIAL. — THE TARIFF ON GLASS. — FLORAL EXCHANGE QUITS THE RETAIL FIELD. There was a verv good attendance at the meeting of the Florists' Club last Tuesday evening. Mr. Durfee, of Wash- ington, was present and read an extremely interesting paper, illustrated by speci- mens of plants grown in soil treated with useful bacteria and others in the usual compost, showing a decided improvement in some. He was listened to with marked attention and given the hearty thanks of the club for his really valuable essay. It was delightful to hear him address us as "fellow members" for although of Wash- ington he has been for some time an active member of our organization. There was considerable discussion after the address, as the idea seemed so novel and interesting. The plan of assisting the growth of plants with anythingother than fertilizers had scarcely been heard of, but here, before their eyes, were plants so treated that showed surprisingly good results. Mr. Durfee left a small bottle which contained enough germs for an acre of ground; this he desired divided among growers who wished to experi- ment and see for themselves what there was in it. Mr. Lonsdale thought that there was a great field for investigators and much profit would undoubtedly result from an intelligent use of the bac- teria. There is a great era opening before us and every man should keep his eyes open and be prepared to take advantage of every advance that is made. Henry Eichholz of Waynesboro, Pa., exhibited a fine plant of his new gera- nium. America. It was covered with flowers and seemed an ideal pot plant. Mr. Eichholz was present and gave an interesting talk on his favorite flower. He said it would pay florists to give the geranium more attention, grow better plants and ask more for them. He gets $1.50 per dozen for -i-inch pot plants, while his competitors have hard work getting 5 cents each. He believes his new dwarf free flowering type is a great deal the best for pot culture, making much the showiest plants in the greenhouse and doing very well out of doors. John Kuhn showed a nice lot of his new Day- break pink, Mrs. Lippincott, ver3- fine flowers for the season. The coming convention took up consid- erable time, the report of the committee on transportation being the most inter- ing. Mr. Westcott said that they would take to Detroit the banner crowd from this city. He had from those present secured the names of forty people who were going and there were many yet to hear from. As to the route, that is not yet decided. He is resting comforta- bly and the various agents are doing the worrying. He believes the rate for the round trip will not be below $19; the regular convention rate of one fare and a third. But he was prepared to say that no matter which way they went no one would suffer from hunger or thirst while enroute. Two gentlemen were elected to membership and three proposed for action at the next meeting. The present high price of greenhouse materials is a leading topic of conversa- tion among the growers whenever two or three get together. To show what control the glass trust has over their product, an Indiana man in Philadelphia last week said that before he left home he had, after considerable bidding and looking about, obtained a lot of 16x24 double thick glass at $4.20 per box, which a Philadelphia man present said was just the price he was asked an hour before in one of the wholesale houses here. The same size glass two years ago sold in this market for $1.95, which was then said to be the cost of manufacture and only sold at that figure to keep the hands employed. If this statement was true then glass men are certainly making a handsome profit now. One inch iron pipe is now llio cents per foot, a rise from 4 cents per foot since last fall. The tariflTon glass is said to be 150 per cent. Perhaps it will soon be in order for every florist in the land to write his represent- ative in congress and have that prohib- itive figure taken off entirely and let the foreign gentlemen show us what they can do for our relief. There is one thing certain, greenhouses for cut flowers can- not be erected at the present prices of material with any prospect of profit, at least so say intelligent growers. The Floral Exchange closed its doors at 614 Chestnut street June 30, after an existence of nearly twenty- five years. They are succeeded by Messrs. Dunn i8gg. The American Florist. 1457 & Walsh, who will continue the busi- ness under this name. Mr. Dunn has been with the Exchange for a number of years and will, with the hustling Mr. AValsh, no doubt make a success and build up a large business. The Floral Exchange will still continue their large decorative business and dispose of the product of theirextensive plant at Edgely at wholesale. Theiroffice is now located at 335 North Sixth street. H. C. Geiger will continue as manager. H. H. Battles is improving the store part of the dwelling, number 112 South Twelfth street, a lew doors below his present location. It is rumored that it IS being fitted up for a quick lunch, but hungry people must not place too much dependence on this statement. Recent visitors: E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind.; W. R. Smith, Washington; N. J. Halliday, Baltimore; Z. D. Blackstone, Washington; A. Herrington, Madison, N. J.;J. C. Yaughan, Chicago; V. H. Hal- lock, Queens, N. Y.; R. H. James, Ber- muda. K. Chicago. A QUIET WEEK. — FEW ORDERS BUT NO SURPLUS STOCK. — GOOD BLOOMS SCARCE. —florists' club visits MICHIGAN FRIENDS. — DOINGS AT THE LAST MEET- ING.-ANOTHER INVITATION.-BORTICULT- URAL SOCIETY HOLDS QUARTERLY MEET- ING.— PLANS FOR FALL SHOW.— JOTTINGS OF PERSONAL DOINGS OF INTEREST IN THE TRADE. This week has been, not unexpectedly, the dullest of the season. Yery little stock has been coming in as compared with previous weeks and orders have not been very numerous but stocks have cleaned up nicely nearly every day and in some lines there have been a decided short- age. Perles and Meteors have been diffi- cult to procure and valley has been very scarce. Brides and Bridesmaids of really first-class quality have been few but Beauties seem to have been abundant for all requirements. Carnations have been in fair supply but the cut has been too small to leave any surplus and once or twice it was a pinch to fill orders. Sweet peas have become fakirs' property and water lilies have been plentifiil; they found fair sale at $1 a hundred. A few fladioli have been in and auratum lilies ave been everywhere. On Wednesday the Florists' Club indulged in its first outing of the season, a trip to Benton Harbor, Mich. The weather was ideal for the ride across the lake, but the attendance was disappoint- ingly small, only about forty being in the party. Mrs. G. W. Larkworthy, sister-in-law of H. S. Gentle, secretary of the Twin City Floral Co., had the enter- tainment in hand and provided gener- ously for the guests. There was a lunch and a trolley ride, a trip to Orchard Park, where there was a band, and a tour of the Col by- Hinckley berry box factory in which Samuel Gentle, president of the Twin City Floral Co., is interested, which is now running to its capacity, turning out about 5,000 sixteen quart crates of berry boxes per day. At the quarterly meeting of the Horti- cultural Society of Chicago at the Sher- man House, on July 8, eleven new members were elected. A discussion was bad on the coming exhibition, which is to be held in November in the Auditorium, when the temporary flooring will be employed. It was announced that all the lower boxes in the theatre will be used us booths for bazaar sales by several prominent charitable societies. The Women's Exchange will serve light refreshments and the Service Club, of young ladies, will have the flower booth. The McCowan school for deaf children, the Lying-in Hospital, Margaret Etter Creche, and the Visiting Nurses' Associa- tion will be represented. At the last meeting of the Florists' Club it was announced that good rates and facilities were in prospect for trans- portation to the S. A. F. convention at Detroit. Full particulars as to route, etc., will appear in good season. A beautifully illustrated volume on Phila- delphia was presented to the club by Charles D. Ball, of that city. Heim Bros. & Co., of Blue Island, through Mr. Win- terson, invited the members to visit their establishment about July 26, and the invitation was accepted. At the Morton Grove Greenhouses two additional structures 20x100 are being erected. They will be planted to carna- tions this season and to roses next spring. Paul Kreismann, who has owned the place about a year, reports that he has had an excellent May and June. It is his first experience with commercial floriculture and he likes it. He is turning out some very fine stock. When a west side retailer filed a peti- tion in bankruptcy a short time ago he scheduled assets which realized $69. He owed commission men and wholesale florists over $3000 and the latter got together one day this week. They decided to charge the accounts to profit and loss; there was nothing else to do. Ten Chicago tradesmen have pleasant recollections of their Saturday night in Milwaukee and brightest of all their memories is that of Gregory's "style." His performance is perfectly natural and reasonably efiective, particularly upon those to whom it is new. Kerr, of Wolf Lake, Wis., who has been cultivating water lilies for eight or nine years, is sending them to the commission houses in considerable numbers. Hereto- fore he has sold them direct to the retailers. Arnold Riugier is at home from an eastern trip and reports active interest everywhere in the approaching Detroit convention. At a recent meeting of the Box Manu- facturers' Association of Chicago it was voted to raise prices. This vyill "touch up" the commission men. G. E. Pieser has been about for a few hours each day this week, but he still treads lightly with his injured leg. W. W. Barnard has been serving on jury in the Criminal Court for the past two weeks. Robert Tonner left Thursday upon his return to Arizona after a visit at the home of his father, J. P. Tonner. Mrs. E. F. Winterson has been ill for several days but is now much improved. W. C. Egan left Wednesday for a two weeks' stay in Boston and New York. W. A. Peterson has gone to Lake Geneva for a two week's stay. W. S. Hefi'ron is enjoying a two week's respite from business. Mrs. A. Lange is visiting at her old home in Omaha. Recent visitors; F. W. Heckenkamp, Quincy, 111.; F. C. Smith, Ashland, Wis. Media, Pa. — Frank Raymond has the contract for building a rose house 22x100 and a mushroom house 12x100 for Dr. Mattson, at Chester Heights. Delanson, N. Y.— C. a. Harris & Co. are building two additional houses 20x80 for coleus, they not being able to fill near all the orders they received this spring. Detroit. plans FOR THE CONVENTION ARE TAKING SHAPE. — ARRANGEMENTS FOR A DINNER FOLLOWING THE BOAT RIDE.— GUNNERS HAVE A GROUND. — BIG LIST OF EXHIBIT- ORS IN THE TRADE DISPLAY. — THE ORDER OF EXERCISES. — NEW TROPHY FOR THE BOWLERS. -PRESIDENT BREITMEYER GOES EAST. The members of the Florists' Club, and there are now many of them, at theirlast meeting listened to the report of the com- mittee which they have charged with the arrangements for the S. A. F. convention. These gentlemen stated that they had ordered a dinner for many hundreds at the St. Clair flats on Wednesday evening, August 16. This, we think, following the steamer ride through the lake and what is called the Venice of America, will prove a treat for our guests. The committee in charge of the gunners' contest for the Lockland trophy has made arrangements to pull off the match on a cool and breezy ground out near the lake. The bowlers may rest assured that they will find equally satisfactory accom- modations, with alleys smoother than any dancing floor and electric fans and cooling drinks in abundance. Supt. Geo. A. Rackham brought a list of the entries in the trade display and it was so long and diversified that we think the conventionites will find in the exhibi- tion hall, samples of pretty nearly every- thing required in the business. Those in charge of decoration promise some extra accomplishments. The programme for the convention is, of course, in the hands of the S. A. F. executive committee but we shall recom- mend that the shooting contest be set for Tuesday if possible, giving us Wednesday afternoon for the boat ride and dinner. Parts of Thursday and Friday can then be given over to the bowlers. Mayor Wm. C. Maybury and the city officials have, through Harry Balsley, the red pot man and president of the Board of Park Commissioners, donated a trophy for the bowlers. Mr. Balsley brought it to the last meeting and it is so fine that our team will make a deter- mined effort to keep it here. We are having fine showers and carna- tion growers are feeling good over pros- pects for next season. Some report plants as large now as they were when planted last fall. Most growers are try- ing several of the new varieties but in small quantity. Scott seems to hold out here and all are planting it again. Business has been good during the week. Funeral orders have been plenti- ful, keeping the retailers hunting for white flowers. But the florists did not know the Christian Endeavor convention was in town so far as demand for flowers was concerned. J. Austin Shaw was in Detroit this week and said that we are to have a large convention. He said there are sev- eral dark horses coming that will make some of the old teams hustle in the bowl- ing contest. President Philip Breitmeyer has gone east, intending to visit Philadelphia, New York and Boston. We expect him to bring back some big stories of expected attendance. Patrick O'Mara, captain of the New York bowling team, has entered his aggregation for the bowling contest. G. H. Taepke and wife have gone to Mackinac and northern Michigan. Harry Balsley has been in Chicago this week. R. F. 1458 The American Florist. July IS, Sabsciiption, 81.00 a year. To Europe, $2 00. Subscriptions accepted only from those In the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate, $1.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Gnaranteed. Discounts, 6 times 5percent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. The AdvertlHlng Department of the Abibrican Florist is lor FloriatB, Seedsmen, Nurserymen, and dealers In wares pertaining to those lines Only. Order! for less than one-hallinch space not accepted. AdvertlsementBrnnst reach us by WedDeedaytose- onre Insertion In the Issue for the following Saturday. Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. Leggy ardisias may be mossed and rooted in the same way similar plants of Ficus elastica are treated. Florists generally are taking more interest in begonias, especially the winter flowering kinds. We believe that no one thing would give the florists' trade a greater impetus than a united efibrtonthepart of plants- men to increase the use of outside win- dow boxes. One of our English correspondents calls attention to the fact that plants shipped from this country reach his estab- lishment in ten days, while English ship- ments to this country of stock similarly perishable are detained by eastern cus- toms authorities ten days after arrival. We had labored under the delusion that customs officials at home and abroad were pretty much alike in these matters, but now we feel compelled to ask what those eastern employes of the govern- ment are being paid for? New Fertilizer Law of New York. In a bulletin recently issued by the New York Experiment Station, Geneva, N. Y., we find the following reference to the new fertilizer law of that state: "Radical changes have been made in the wording and effect of the law, and all connected in any way with the fertilizer industry should inform themselves fully upon the new provisions. The most important changes are these: "(1) The limit, below which fertilizing materials are exempt from the operation of the law, has been lowered from a sell- ing price of $10 per ton to a selling piice of $5 per ton. "(2) Eveiy brand of commercial fer- tilizer, or material to be used as fertilizer, bearing a distinctive name brand or trademark, must be licensed by the pay- ment by manufacturer, importer, dealer or agent, of a fee of $20. " (3) Statements of analysis of brands, to be sold in the state during any suc- ceeding calendar year, are to be filed and brand license fees to be piid during December." Society of American Florists. DEPART.MENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. A. Herrington registers new Hemero- callis Florham, H aurantiaca major X H. Thunbergii. Habit of plant intermedi- ate between parents. The foliage has the distichous arrangement of H. auran- tiaca major but the leaves are narrower, more elongated and arching outward after the manner of H. Thunbergii. Flower spikes erect, three to four feet in height, bearing five to six branches each producing six to seven flowers. Flowers when expanded are about six inches in diameter; sepals four inches long, three- fourths of an inch broad, yellow, suffused orange, some flowers showing well defined bands of this hue through entire length of sepal. Petals four inches long, one and one-fourth broad and of a clear canary yellow color. Wm. J. Stewart, Secretary. Buffalo to Detroit. The transportation committee of the Buffalo Florists' Club has secured the very low rate of one fare for the round trip from Buffalo to Detroit for the S. A. F. convention in August. They will travel over the Wabash and would be pleased to have all florists in the east arrange to join them. For particulars all are invited to address Win. F. Kast- ing, chairman of the committee. Detroit Hotel Rates. We have received the following list of Detroit hotels, with rates, from the sec- retary of the Detroit Florists' Club: Cadillac $3.00 to $5.00 Russell 3.00 to 5.00 Griswold 2.00 to 2.50 St. Clare 2.00 to 3.00 Normandie 2.00 to 2.50 Oriental 1.00 to 1.50 Metropole 1.00 to 1.50 Large Snails in Greenhouses. Ed. Am. Florist: — Will some brother florist tell me through your paper the best way to destroy large snails in green- houses. 1 have found six in my palm house and two in rose house. They are four inches long and as thick as one's finger. G. M. Greenhouse Building. Oklahoma City — Oklahoma Floral Co., two houses 16x104. Milwaukee, Wis, — H. W. Koerner, two houses. Hlmwood, 111. — Louise D. Hurff, one greenhouse. Elmira, N. Y. — Hoffman Bros., rebuild range. Chester Heights, Pa.— Dr. Mattson, greenhouse 22x100, mushroom house 12x100. Ozone Park, N. Y.— N. Rothar, three houses 21x100. Newport, Ky. — Edw. Freis, range of five houses. Chas. Pheiffer, remodel range. Cincinnati, O.— W. A. McFadden, remodel range of houses. Hamilton, O.— J. Lodder & Sons, two houses. Chester, Pa —Henry Shaw, three houses. Malvern, Pa. — Benj Passmore, range of commercial houses. Peabody, Mass.— J. M. Ward & Co.. one rose house, 25x100. Highland, N. Y.— J. W. Feeter, one violet house. East Berlin, Conn.— J. B. Perry, one carnation house. Grasshoppers in Rose Houses. Ed. Am. Florist;— Please give the best method of exterminating grasshoppers in American Beauty houses and oblige. Subscriber. The method of "ketch 'em and kill 'em" is the surest way of any that I know of. Of course they can be exter- minated by using some of the poisonous applications such as Paris green, London purple and hellebore powder, but I have always considered that the use of such material in greenhouses is too dangerous. Possibly the least dangerous of them is the hellebore. If "Subscriber" wishes to try it he can take a tablespoonful to two gallons of water; keep it well stirred and syringe it over the plants twice a week, but before any blooms are ever cut from these plants he should be extremely care- ful to have them thoroughly syringed and cleaned off, otherwise there might be trouble. By keeping the doors of the houses closed, carefully picking off the insects after a good heavy syringing, when they are not quite so lively as at other times, in my estimation is the best method of getting rid of them. John N. M.vy. Locating the Boiler Shed. Ed. Am. Florist:— I want to build two connected greenhouses to run north and south. I am located on the south side of the street and very much exposed to the north wind. But if I put the potting shed and boiler room on the north end it cuts off my view of the street and makes an objectionable front. Can you give me any advice as to what would be best to do in the circumstances? Subscriber. So much depends upon the use and arrangement of the houses that one upon the ground can judge best, but a neat front could be erected that would not be objectionable and by using a large amount of glass in the north wall the view to and from the street need not be seriously interfered with. ( )n the other hand it is generally desirable to have the boiler house at the end farthest from the street and a low structure would not interfere seriously with the sunlight, especially as the south end of the houses could be used for ferns, cuttings, and plants that like partial shade. L. R. Taft. Adiantum House. Ed. .\m. Florist:— I was very much interested in the illustration and descrip- tion of the novel adiantum house in your issue of March 11, and would be glad to know how the ferns are attached to the wall? I do not understand what is meant by "faced with red clay and manure." C. L. I may say that by facing with red clay and manure is meant a compost of one- fourth manure and three-fourths red clay. The latter was used because it would not crumble while watering. We accidentally found out that Adiantum cuneatum would grow on such a bank, so we built the wall higher, or rather, I might say, grouted it against a parti- tion wall and batted it on so it would not fall away. The soil is six inches thick, and the adiantums are doing well although two years old. .\ wall made of moss, cow manure and leaf mould, one-third each, is doing as well and takes water better. Adiantum Farleyense grows beautiful on such a wall, as do begonias and other plants. T. C. Joy. Helpftil Reminders. Clean up the inside of your houses at once but first attend to the shifting of all such stock as is intended for winter use, particulaily the hard wooded sorts such as acacias, azaleas, laurels, aucubas, palms and bananas. Get them all into one or two houses, as the care and atten- i8gg. The American Florist. 1459 tion required to get them into first-class shape by autumn will not be so great as if they are left around as you find them after your spring hurry. Now, while temperature is high, water is necessary and plenty of food should be provided during the season of growth. Ivy geraniums should be prepared now for next spring's vases and porch boxes. Winter struck cuttings are too small and unsatisfactory; they should be growing in pots now. Pansies for winter bloom should be sown now for benching by October first. Large plants of Asparagus Sprengerii are blooming now and these branches should be preserved for seed. Adiantums on benches should be cleaned and given a top dressing now. C. B. W. Providence. RHODE ISLAND GARDENERS HOLD A JOLLY SESSION ON THE LAWN. — MUCH BUILDING IN PROGRESS. — DEATH OF MR. m'CARREN. —JOTTINGS OF PERSONAL DOINGS. A most successful lawn party for the benefit of the Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island was recently held on the spacious grounds of F. Macrae. Amid music, rows of Japanese lanterns and electriclights.recitationsand refresh- ments were much enjoyed. Credit is due Mrs. Macrae for the efficient manage- ment. T. O'Connor will build two large houses this summer. John Macrae is rebuilding two houses and intends mak- ing a change in the heating system. Wm. Hay, at Arlington, is building a propagating house 12x160. Charles Bellows, Adamsdale, is building a car- nation house 23x100 and will put in a Dean boiler to heat the whole range of houses. The father of Eugene McCarren died recently aged 67 years. Mr. McCarren started the present establishment some years ago but when his health failed he withdrew from active business in favor of his son. Misses Fannie and Rosa Carter, who have been identified with J. F. Parks & Co., have joined the band of matrimonial participants. Little Rhody. Rochester, N. Y. TRADE LETS UP A LITTLE. — MUCH NEEDED SHOWERS.— GROWERS HAVE FINISHED PLANTING. — MANY HARDY FLOWERS FIND ADMIRERS. — VARIETY IN MARKET. Trade for the week past was not so heavy as heretofore, owing to several showery days, perhaps, but we were grateful for the much needed rain. From several places in the vicinity hailstorms were reported, yet damages to glass were slight. Growers have now nearly finished planting roses and most of the chrysan- themums are also on the benches. Roses are not overdone in our town, but it is doubtful whether all chrysanthemums grown can be profitably disposed of here. Last season they were in excess, still con- siderably more are planted this suiiuner. The market is abundantly supplied with a greater variety of flowers than usual. Asters and dahlias are in, also fine strong outdoor mignonette. Besides the regular market flowers a mass of hardy stock is ofi'ered, such as achillea, English and Japanese irises, the large flowering semi- double oxeye daisy. Chrysanthemum maximum, rudbeckias. Euphorbia cor- oUata and gypsophilas, monardas, a variety in Phlox suflruticosa, the pale sulphur cephalaria and the light blue Scabiosa Caucasica connata, platj-co- dons, gaillardias, delphiniums, the bright pink Spir«a venusta and the white S. ulmaria and Astilbe Thunbergii, besides others. There is a steady demand for all these hardy flowers; the public is just finding out that these things are excellent keepers in warm weather. Helen B. Keller, wife of William L. Keller, youngest member of the firm J. B. Keller Sons, died on July 5, after a long illness. They had been married but three years. J. B. K. Buffalo. CONVENTION TALK SUCCEEDS BUSINESS IN BUFFALO. — VACATION TIME IS HERE BUT SO ARE THE TRAVELERS —NOTES OF PERSONAL DOINGS. There is nothing but convention talk now and the low rate offered from Buf- falo. Vacations are just starting but the drummers come whether it is hot, cold or wet. W. J. Boas, representing Edwards & Docker, is with us as is also B. E. Cokely, of the Scranton Florists' Supply Co. S. A. Anderson is laid up with a slight attack of rheumatism. W. J. Palmer, Jr., will sojourn in Lan- caster, N. Y., for the summer while J. H. Rebstock is summering atCrvstal Beach. W. A. SITUATIONS. WANTS, FOR SALE. AdvertlsemeDts under this head will be tDserted at the rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) each Inser- tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant adTB. not admitted under this head. Every paid subscrtber to the Ambhioan Florist for the year 18y9 Is entitled to a flve-llne want adv. (situations only) free to be used at any time dnrlns the year. wanted. Address } American Florist. SITUATION WANTED - BnRllsh florist requires permanent po^Itlon with anyone deslrlnK ^ood, all-around gardener O K, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED— A thorouiihly competent man In alt departments desires a pusltinn as fore- man; private place preferred. Hlshest references. ABC, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED-To learn the florist trade In all Its branches, by a youog man of 17 years; sober, lutellegent and not afraid of work. Address Geo. W. bear. Klllottson, Pa. SITUATION WANTED— By a strictly tempBrate all- around florist. Good designer. Can grow roses, carnatl ns, etc. Good recommendations. Address L E K. care American Florist. SITUATION WANTBI>— By steady, sober. Intelli- gent, Industrious man to take charge of a com- mercial or private place; 35 years of age; life ex- perience References. J care Am. Florist. WANTED— Immediately, youDg man to learn the greenhouse business of growing roses and car- nations. Apply JouN L. WYLAN'D.De Haven, Pa. WANTED AT ONCB-A good all-around florist, single man, one who Is willing to work State wages expected with board. References. Address PEit.MANKNT, Care American Florist. WANTED- A temperate, reliable, middle aged flo- rist, fully competent to manage rose, carnation and violet houses. A good, steady position to the right man— others need not apply. Richard Forrest. Washington, Pa, WANTED— A flrst-cIasB working foreman for com- mercial plant growing establishment. Must be a good palm grower and well up In ferns, etc. ; capable of taking full charge. Address X Y /., care W. J. Stewart, tJ7 Bromtleld St., Boston. W.\NTED AT ONCE-A good, all-round man as assistant florlet, one who Is sober, reliable and willing to work; must lake care of horse, etc.; ir>.00 per week with board. Steady place the year around to right man. Fred J, KlNc. Ottawa. III. WANTED— A sober, reliable grower to take charge of lO.UOO feet of glass where asparagus, adlan- tum and carnations are grown. Wages. $dt)UO per month with good chance for a raise to the right man WANTED AT ONCE-A good reliable florist who can grow roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, palms and general stock of plants and cut flowers for retail store trade. Must be able to take charge of place. Also young man who Is used to greenhouse work for second place. Mujst t)e willing to do chores. Freo J. Kino, Ottawa, 111. large fern and pain WANTED-Koreman to „ ,. growing establishment; all modem Improve- ments; must be sober. Industrious, clean and able to manage old wholesale and retail business In city of Chlcagci. J50.1W per month and ;j light, steam-heated rooms to begin with. Wife may board Ave men. Quick raise If ability and Interest Is proven. Don't come If not perfectly competent, as owner Is not often present. Send commerclsl recommendations only to ALllEHT KUCHS. 206IV73 N. Halsted St., Chicago. pipe and boiler. ■po po F Dhouae stock conelstlng of three 'OR SAJjE-Gi__ houses. Write for partlcu)a Mk8 H CoLCLuroH. Mt. Pleasant. la. FOR RENT-My place eonslstlnK of six well-Btoclied prreenhouses. wltb e.xcellent retail trade; reason, 111 health. Th.^s IlELn. ir20 No. Campbell Ave., Chicago. TO LET— Six Miles fro>[ Boston flower mar- ket: Four commercial greenhouses and garden close to depot at Central Station. Maes., on West Roxbury branch R. R Rent $15. Apply on premises. FOR SALE-One of the largest and oldest retail flower and seed stores In Milwaukee: bestlocatlon. Splendid chance for the right party. Will sell reas n- FOR SALE-FIorlBt ( prominent corner, ._ __ ^ college, schools, churches and other" institutions FOR Sale— Four greenhouses and stock heated by steam, opposite four cemeteries, a splendid t rade ; electric cars pass the office. Will sell ch^ap on ac- count of retirement. Address Florist. ■J22ti South Meridian St., Indianapolis, Ii d. FOR SALE— Big bargain. Two greeDhousea, heated by hot water: ltjx2i glass, butted; 3000 feet 2 Inch pipe to heat them ; in city of 10,000. with electric street car passing the door every ten minutes In business street between the siores; no competition at all and no greenhouse north, east or west for over 100 miles. There is a house and barn on the place. The whole placets 100x240. Bio Bargain, care Am. Florist. A 19 A Y«A if sol.00 Perle 2.00® 4.00 Carnations 1.00® 2 00 Smllax 15.00 Adlantum 1.00 ^paratcus 50. 00(a;6. 00 SweetPeas 30® .40 Wild Daisies .20 MILWAUKIIi, July 13. Rosea, Beauty, long perdoz. 2.00® 3 00 medium " " 1 25® 1.60 short " " .75® 1.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00® 4.00 Perle 3 00® 4.W " Meteor 3.00® 6.00 Kalserin 4.00® 6 00 Carnations, fancy 1.5aa 2.00 goodstock 75® : 00 Gladiolus 6.00® 7 00 Daisies 40® .75 SweetPeas 20® .30 Cornflowers 25® .50 Adlantum 75® 1.00 common ferns 25 Smllax 12.60® 15.00 Asparagus 60.00 PiTTSBUBO, July 13. Boses, Beauty 5.00®25 00 Bride. Bridesmaid 2.00® 6.00 Meteor 3.00® 6.00 Kalserin 3 00® 8.0O Nlphetos, Perle 2.00® 6.00 Carnations, short stems 60® 1.00 long " 1.00® 1.60 Uly of the valley 3 00® 4 00 Smllax 15 00 Adlantum 75® 1.00 Hardy ferns .25 SweetPeas 40® .60 Longlflorums 6.00® 8.00 Asters 1 00® 2 60 Gladioli 4.D0®10.00 We get , daily new customers because we have the reputation that all orders are punctually filled. WM.F.KASTING&CO.VJ°?e^,^' Wholsale Florists. 444 sixth ave. H>NQ DISTANCE TELEPHONE 2^*85. All kinds of Florists Supplies & Wire Designs on hand. lyconslgnments of good stock solicited. GOING TO The Detroit Convention OF THE Society of American Florists, AUGUST 15-18, 1899. Be sure and purchase your tickets from Chicago and the west via the Grand Trunk Railway System. First-class accommodations and quick ser- vice. Rate one and one-third fare, on cer- tificate plan, making round trip rate from Chicago to Detroit en 7A and Return v"«'v For further particulars upply to J. H. BURGIS. C. p. & T. Agent, 249 Clark St., cor. Jackson Boulevard. Chicago. Depot : Dearborn Station, cor. Polk and De.arbora Sts. Do the American Florist a small favor. Mention the paper when writing adver- tisers. ....AN.... Indispensable Adjunct To a successful wholesale business is an up-to-date, accurate, complete Trade Directory. Such a book, 359 pages, con- taining the name and address of every florist, nurseryman and seedsman in America, will be mailed from this office on receipt of $2.00. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn St., CHICAQO, ILL. ', iSgg. The American Florist. 1461 CUT FLOWERS We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and CARNA- TIONS. We are headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., - cniC4Q0. Until further notice we will close at 5:30 P. M. we Wholesale Price List. AHERICAN BEAUTY 24-in. stem per doz., $2.50 20 •• •• 2.00 15 " " 1.50 1.25 1.00 per 100, 3.00 HETEOR BRIDBSHAID " 3.00 to 4.00 BRIDE " S.OOto 4.00 PERLE " S.OOto 4.00 CARNATIONS " 1.00 to 1.50 Quotations subject to change without notice. All other stock at lowest market prices. I< days, and noon on Sundays and Holidays. McKCLLAR & WINTERSON Wholesale Florists. 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, OHIO^^GO. We Have the ^^ SPECIALTIES! LARGEST WHOLESALE ORCHIDS, HIGH-GRADE ROSES, House in Chicago. CARNATIONS and VIOLETS. ^~Full Line FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Seeds. Bulbs. Hardy Stock. 1. e. PRINCE & CO. wnoiesaie Gui Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 76 & 78 Wabasti Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. ooNPg;EiMor6iJpP!J[j mwoRttT CINCINNATI GUT FLOWER CO. SrCCESSORfl TO H. L. 8UNDERBRUCH CO. UesaleGoiiiiiiioi 4)6 Walnut St.. CINCINNATI, OHIO. Consignments gollcited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. Do not forget to say "saw your ad. in the American Florist" when corre- sponding with advertisers. Wbol^ale flower/\arKjfe CHIOAQO. Jul; U. Boies, Beantr, 24 Inch " " 2 50 20 ■' ■• " 2.00 15 " •• " 1.60 " 12 " " •• 1.25 8 •■ " " 1.00 Bride 3 00 Brtdesmald 3 OO® 4 00 Perle 3.00® 4.00 Meteor 3.00® 5.00 Carnations 1.00® 1.60 fancy 2 OO Sweet Peas 25® .50 Cornflowers 50 Water Lilies 100 Marguerites .50 Mlcnonette 1.008 2 00 Adiantum 1 CO Common ferns .20 Fancy Ferns .40 Galax leaves .20 SmUax 10 00®16.0O Asparagus 50.00 Cafias 10.00® 12 00 Harrlsll 8.00®10.00 Benthey&Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 4/ Randolph Street, CHICAGO. |ay~ Consignments solicited 19-21 E. RANDOLPH ST Cl-I I C ACi O Tell them where you saw the ad. E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- COT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Qo Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Bassett&Wasiiburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CniCAOO. Wholesale Dealers and AaaA CImiuAM* Growers olIlUT T 1011619 GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALLS Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash* Ington St., Chicago. Write for special quotations on large orders. WHOLESALE GROWER OF ROSES. DEALER ra CUT nOWCRS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO, ILL Wholesale Florists. J.B.DEAMUD 51 8^53 Sjs^s*?rHir Ann WABASH AVE.^niCAUU. E. C. AMLING Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, W. S. nEFERON, Mgr. ....CHICAQO. KENNICOTT BROS. GO. Wholesale Gut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. 4S-4a RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY. WIETOR BROS. BUCCE8S0R8 TO ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO. Wholesale Growers ol CUT FLOWERS 61 WABASH AVENUE, Headquarters ....CHICAQO For American Beauties. ....v.i.»^i-»'^*-u- Mention American Florist. 1462 The American Florist. July 15, Samuel S. Pennock. Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street PHILADELPHIA, PA, AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. COMMENCING JULY 3rd, WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:30 A. M. TO 6:00 P. M. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies. BOSTON... ^ FLOWERS E>rlo^ X^i.eit.s z:i:l^ll^e5TEFl** • .i^^€.^N YORK GIVE US A TRIAL.'' WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses. Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Mfll r* VJICTIMI! Wholesale Com- ff nil Ts IVROIIilU) mission Florist, 481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Deslgoa. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET, m ST. LOUIS, MO. ^F A complete line of Wire DesigrnB. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3 J 34 Olive Street, ^ ^ ^ SU LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. Mention Tha American Florist. MHton W. Woodroffe & Co. Successor to WM. C. SMITH, Wholesale Florist, 1604 LUDLOW STREET, •Phono 1-43-69-A. PHILADELPHIA. Couslguuients Solicited. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, 17 N. JUNIPER STREET, '-'"•"prj^l^A. PHILADELPHIA, PA. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S COLOR CHART Is now accepted as ibe standard In preparing color doBcrlptlons, by many foreign houses as well as In America. PRICE 15 CENTS POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 322 Dearborn St. Chicago Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA Long Distance 'Phone l-41-2ti D. Consignments of Roses, Carnations, Violets solicited. SHIPPING LIBELS '^ "Cut Flowers I'ruitrd Ml two colors on cmnnicii ii.'i|"t; vourciird, etc., in i)luck anil li'af iidopteil bv llm S. A. I''. In red. '. rrv attractive". Price per 500, $3.85; per lOOO, J4.bO. Send for samples tlECTRO OF THIS LFAF, POSTPAID, $1.23. American Florist Co., ^^^^___CH ICAQO . i8gg. The American Florist. 1463 Top Grade BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS IIIY Of THE VALLEY and METEORS, for summer shipments. Extra Carnations. 1998 Madison Stiuarc. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. ...Wholesale Florist... SPECIALTIES: New Telephone No. 167 Madison Sq. Prii'fj list on jipplication. 57 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. THOMAS YOING, Jr. Wholesale Florist, Kew Telephone No. 1803 Madison Square. 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WALTER F. SHERIDftN, joy^ FLORIST ^i;;^lhl^'?lri,i:" 29 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. Price List on application. JOHN YOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice cut flower stock, 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. New Teli-i.honi' No. 19U5 :\Iiidison Square. Price list on application. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. 30 West 29th Street. New Telephone No. .Vil Madlaon Square. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Street, Cut Flower Excliange. NEW YORK. Teleplione 1054-38. N.Y. CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Iklomliifi: DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Mention the American Florist. See/S/S-ose-eie^ There Are Buyers For all kinds of -ood stock advertised in.. THE AMERICAN FLORIST HALF TONES .gt .9ft e^c ZINC ETCHINGS .^t .^ WOOD CUTSJijtjtjt ELECTROTYPES ^ ^ J. MANZ & CO. 195-307 Canal 5t.. - - - CHICAQO. HIGH GRADE WORK. PROMPT SERVICE. J« Choice Carnations Choice Roses .^ Jt Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq. 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^ale flower/\arK5fe Nbw fork, July 12. Boses. Beaaty select 10 " " ordinary 2 " Bridesmaid, Bride. Meteor " Morgan, Cusln, Perle Carnations " fancy Lily of the valley 2 Harrlsll llUles 4 Gladioli 3 Sweet Peas per hundred bunches 1 Cattleyas Adlantum BUPFALO, July 13. Boses, Beauty 3 Brtde. Bridesmaid, Meteor 2. Perle, Nlphetos 2 Kalsertn 2, Camattona, ordinary " fancies , 1 Lily of the vaUey 3 Auratums 10 Smllai 10 Adlantum Hardy Ferns Oalaz leav Asparafros Sweet Peas per bunch 50® l.OO .00® 3.00 00® 6.00 00® 4 00 00® 3.00 0O@40 00 00®30.00 00® B.OO 00® 4.00 00® 0.00 6r® 1 00 ,00® 2.00 00® 4.00 00@I5 00 00® 16. 00 ,75® 1.00 .15 , 60.00(360.00 .02® .10 Gladiolus...'. 4.00®10.00 MILLANG & CO. Commission Florists 48 West 29th St., NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. Edw. C. Horan, Zlir 47 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. New Telephone No 421 Madison Square. CAN FILL TOUR ORDERS FOR FINE BEAUTIES, ^ BRIDESMAIDS, BRIDES and CARNATIONS, Write tor Price List. ^^Notiue New Number. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... Largest Grower^or.. Q^^ FlOWCrS Give us an order and we will please you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL, MO, Our Store, 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. ^^LONG DISTANCE 'PHONE AT EITHER PLACE It is not much trouble to mention the American Florist when corresponding with an advertiser. ROSES SWEET PEAS LILIES JULIUS LANG 33 WEST 30th STREET NEW YORK CARNATIONS Tel. 280 Madison Sq. Mention the American Florist. The NewYork Cut 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. M. A. HART, Commission °'?n'" Cut Flowers, 44 WEST 29th street, NEW YORK OITY. THE BEST MARKET IN XEW YORK. 'Phone 325 Madison Sciuare. ford Bros... EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. o'.A.cso:^ -Msr. ax.A.zs'zvxsro-, The Beading Nnrgery, READING, MASS. BSTABLISHBTl 1854. ViburnumTomentosuffl A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSspecIalty E*rlce list and deaerlptlve cataloKue on application. BEA BROTHERS, Norwood, mas*. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings all sold and planted ou except Emily Pierson and Silver Spray. If you want any stock of these varieties you will do well to write me. CHAS. CHADWICK. Lock Box II. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. CARNATION Cuttings an som Field-grown stock for fall delivery. F. DDRNER & SONS CO.. La Fayette. Ind. CARNATION CITTINOS All Hold We are bookliiK orders for fleld-trowii «.i.4 oz., $1.00; is oz , 60c.; trade pkt., 25c. SPECIAL OFFER. We furnish any five 25c. trade pkts. of Giant Pansies for SI.OO. Vaughan's Premium Pansies Mixed. Embraces all the varrtities of the Faucv German sorts. We have sold this mixture for the past fifteen years and it has triven general satisfaction. Per pkt., 25c.; >aO7,.,80c.; 1/2 oz., $3.00; oz., *5.50. CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING PANSIES, "Choice Mixed"-in many colors. Pkt., lOc; 'i oz.,30c.; 4 oz. for S2.00. 84 & 86 Ranilolph St.. CHICAGO '^^n1^;«^^*' VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ^ GERANIUMS GERANIUMS for stock, 21/2 in. |2.50 per 100. Rose " " 2':. in. $2 00 " Asparagus Sprengerii, 2-in. fine |4 Plumosus, 2ln. fine $5 CARL HAGENBURGER, West Mentor, 0. OtIII IV 3-in.. strong and healthv, ready NMII A A f'lr shift, 60c. per 100; $500 per Ullllknni ,QQQ Sample by mail, 10c. CELERY PLANTS. Iransplanted.extm strong, 25c. per 100: «2.0U per 1000. White Plume. >'ew Rose, and Giant Pascal. It by mail, add 10c. per 100. Do not confound these with the cheap stock pulled up where it was sown, as the root is many times better. On lots of 5000 we make special prices and pay expressage. Cash with order. R. KILBOURN, Clinton. N. Y. |@" OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1899 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU "Wt I®- PRO.VIPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS.-®) 1468 The American Florist. fuly IS, Our pasTiMEs Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and cycling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J.Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St.. Boston, Mass.; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. Big Score at Flatbush. Eugene Dailledouze put up the best score ever made at the Flatbush allevs last Thursday night, 269. It will be many a day before this new record is broken. D. Y. Mellis now belongs to a yacht club and never knew before how many friends he had who are willing to be invited to go fishing with him. Thirty- three weak fish was his proud catch one day this week. New York Pastimes. It was a very industrious party that visited the bowling alleys last Monday afternoon. Out of the nine games that were played the following are select scores: Atkins 160 127 139 147 W. H. Siebrecht 161 143 134 137 T. Roehrs 137 137 154 135 Burns 155 173 168 160 O'Mara 124 130 165 162 Chicago Visits the Cream City. On Saturday, July 8, a party of Chica- goans headed by P. J. Hauswirth, presi- dent of the bowling club, repaired to Milwaukee for a jolly night and incident- ally give '"Clem" Pollworth's "push" a lesson in the art of making strikes. The visitors were given a royal welcome and the three games rolled upon the Plank- inton House alleys were only a little bit of the fun they had. All three games were won by Chicago, even with Mil- waukee reinforced by such redoubtable players as J. A. Evans, of Richmond, Ind. OtherassistantswereJ. E.Matthew- son, of Sheboygan, and Otto Sylvester, of Oconomowoc. Pollworth was the only man who "touched up" the 200- mark. W. N. Rudd was of the party but did not bowl. On reaching the Cream City the recep- tion committee led their guests to the Palm Garden and then to a cafe. After the game another repast was served and the hours before train time, -i:20 a. m., were Avhiled away with story and song. Charlie Ballufif sang "Because I Love You So," and Messrs. McKellar, Winter- son and Asmus gave exhibitions of their vocal prowess, to the great enjoyment of the other members of the jolly group. Following are the records made upon the alleys: ' MILWAUKEE. Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. C. C. Pollworth 166 155 211 .T. A. Evans 100 91 Otto Sylvester 90 149 124 B. P. Gregory 134 97 118 Mr. Mathers 113 135 89 Robert Currio 185 109 91 F. Holton 80 91 J. E. Matthewson 161 114 112 John Dunlop 109 107 Total 999 957 946 CHICAGO. Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. Geo. Asmus. . 147 136 138 John Degnan 128 143 P. J. Hauswirth 144 139 133 Fred Stollery 145 139 136 E. F. Winterson 155 143 164 Chas. McKellar 128 139 124 C. W. BallulT 138 103 156 Geo. Stollery 166 115 143 August Lange 96 Total 1160 1010 1137 The Chicago Score. After the regular meeting of the Florists' Club, July 7, the bowlers made the fol- lowing record in the prize competition: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. Av. E. F. Winterson 119 172 159 160 Walter Kreitling 131 127 138 132 P. J. Hauswirth 141 126 120 129 .Ino. Degnan 110 133 124 132 C. W. McKellar 109 154 97 120 Alex. Henderson 106 97 102 Bowling at Omaha. The following is the record of the games rolled at Omaha, Monday evening, July 10: Name 1st. 2(1. M. 4th. Av. lladkinson . . 139 177 135 161 161 Swoboda 125 113 134 123 149 Wilcox 120 134 182 146 146 Davey 139 178 134 109 140 Hess 129 130 168 129 139 Paulson 137 134 138 Henderson 173 118 106 133 133 Ploth 93 108 166 119 123 Grippe. With Cleveland Bowlers. There was a good crowd at the meet- ing Monday evening, July 10, despite the hot weather and our team's share toward the purchase of the trophy for the victorious team at Detroit was ordered forwarded. It will now be in order to pick the team to land the same for the Forest City. Here is the practice score: Name 1st. 2d. 3d. Av. E. II. Cushman 182 176 169 H. Kunz 153 178 168 A. Hart 141 163 180 161 Jas. Eadie 127 174 151 A. Graham HI 137 192 147 K. Hart 132 143 142 139 C. Graham 146 126 131 134 O. Gray 114 145 139 133 A. Stephan 120 108 114 H. Hart 109 102 108 A. Coe 109 102 108 J. Stanley 112 92 103 C. Wilson 78 78 A. Philadelphia Bowling Matters. There is weeping and wailing among our usually happy bowlers and there seems to be no sunshine anywhere. The cause of all this woe is the first game of the series on outside alleys, which was rolled at John Westcott's last Monday night. At home the averages are from 139 up in a series of over 125 games and some have bowled over 200 games and still kept the figures up in the forties. But in this game the best average was only 131, not a single man of the ten making 400 in three games. The first eight men have a win each for a place on the team and substitutes; those being in the first six the greatest number of times will com- prise the team. The score follows: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. Total Habermehl 120 118 87 331 Moss 126 118 147 391 Baker 97 107 136 330 Kienhle 92 84 92 268 Kift 133 80 109 313 Total 564 507 661 1633 Name. 1st. 3d. 3d. Total Westoott 148 136 114 386 Brown 143 133 130 :»5 Anderson 122 116 136 373 Gibson 142 81 95 318 Walker 89 120 130 349 Total 641 575 695 1821 K. ■*-'-*■ OsHKOSH, Wis.— John Nelson, one of the oldest and best known florists in the slate, died here of consumption July 13. Omaha, Neb, — Louis Henderson and J. H. Hadkinson are members of a com- mittee of the State Horticultural Society which is arranging to hold the annual fruit and flower show of the society at the Greater American Exposition. ROSES Per 100 METEOR. 214-in. pots $2.00 4 " 5.00 BRIDESMAID, 3!4-in. pots 3.00 3 ■' 5.00 AM. BEAUTY, 1 year old, cut down to 24 inch 3.00 LA FRANCE, 1 year old. cut down to 24-inch 3.00 REINBERG BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAQO. X We have never had finer stock, i I JOHN BURTON, I X Wyndmoor P. 0., Chestnut Hill, X t PHILADELPHIA, PA. X ♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Rose Plants. BRIDES and BRIDESMAIDS, 3-inch, $3.25 per 100; $30.00 per ICOO Strictly first-class M. A. HUNT FLORAL CO.. p. O. Box 233. TERRE HAUTE, INO. rOR SALE OR EXCHANGE. Good, strong, healthy plants from 2i4-inch pots. in exchange for Palms, Boston Ferns or Hydrangea Hortensia. ISAAC MILES, Oshkosh, Wis. sooo BRIDES and BRIDESMAIDS, 3-inch pots, at $3.50 per 100. Ihe'e Roses were grown for our own use. Send for samples. H. W. WIELAND. Newtown. Bucks Co . Pa. W-% y-v O CT C? '''''■'"■ ti""l"'.v Plauts. KOoLS [.^rioii!".":.-'^*^-"'* PERLE. METEOR. WOOTTON. BRIDE AND BRIDESMAID. Plants from 2-in. pots, WOOTTON and PERLE, $2.50 per 100. JOSEPH HEINL, Jacksonville, III. SURf>I.US ROSES. 300 Am. Kcautv 1 $6.00 per 100 600 Meteor 3.50 per 100 600 Bride [ from 3-in. pots 3.60 per 100 600 Maid 3.60 per 100 300 Perle J 3.60 per 100 1000 SMILAX, from3^-in. pots 1.26 per 100 Good healthy stock, 'grown for my nsn use. JOSEPH LABO, Joliot, III. HRIDE. liRlDHSMAU), PERLE, GOLDEN GATE, WOOTTON, MME. CHATENAY. 3 and 4-] neb pots, 95. OO per 100. The above are all good stronjj stork, fit for immediate planting. EVENDEN BROS., Willlamsport, Pa. i8gg. The American Florist. 1469 GflRNflTlON CUTTINGS ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, in 3. 4 ( ORACCNA INDIVISA, 5 and 6-in. pots, shipments will be well packed, your orders early. Write us your v \A^e are now booking orders for fall delivery; fine plants from the field. Guaranteed strong, vigorous plants free from disease, of all leading varieties. WRITE US YOUR WANTS. "l^lyd&o^\J?l=^^^^.nti LAKE VIEW ROSE GARDENS, ^^»&!— "'• We will endeavor to please you. Send in - T AlVTF'sTO'WM M V ants; we can supply them. -^ J/VIVIHO H^ W !>», 1>(. I. Please mention American Florist when writing. iviviv sor^rj. American Beauty Roses in 3 inch pots, reaay to be shifted into 4-inch Healthy and strong plants, $8.00 per 100. METEOR. 2-in.-h, J3.00; 3-inoh, $4 00 per 100. A. G. PRINCE &. CO.. 76-78 Wabash Ave., CniCAOO. Finest Forcing Rosess^^ris, KRIDE $2.50 $4.00 BRIDESMAID 2.50 4.00 LA FRANCE 2.75 4.00 Also Soupert, Hermosa, DeGraw, Kruger and a full line of roses from 2^- inch pots, at low prices. Send for prices. Cash with order. SMILAX, tiae youni; plants. S12.00 per 1000. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. Roses ! Roses ! MAIDS and BRIDES, 3-inch, Bne stock, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. MAIDS, BRIDES, WOOTTONS and METEORS, and 2"4-inch, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Handy Roses for you if the FOR CASH. 500BRIDESMAIDS, 2i4-inch....per 100, $2.50 700 BRIDES, 2V4-inoh " 2.50 1000 SMILAX, 2-inch " 1.25 Good healthy stock. Order at once. J. N. KIDD, Florist, St. Joseph, Mo. TO CLOSE OUT. 1300 2!/2-inch PERLES, 800 2/j-inch BRIDES 600 2-inch, 450 21^-inoh MAIDS 300 2-inch, 750 2!4-inoh BEAUTIES 700 2-inoh, 750 3-inch WOOTTONS 1500 2i4-inch. Speak QmcK. GEO. A. KUHL, PEKIN, ILL. strong, select Roses for .luly p!anting.all3-in. stock, in fine growth, sure to sive satisfaction. Per 100. Per 1000. 3000 BRIDES S5.00 S45.00 3000 MAIDS 5.00 45.00 SPEOIAU: IWO extra choice 3-in. Meteor. $5.00 per 100. .\11 this stock Exceptionally good value, w. n. GULLEn & SONS. Lincoln, III. 3yj-inch, shifted back to 3-inch. ^^% ^^ ^^ I IV. I ^^ ^^ ^\ O* r ^^ In First-Class Condition r^^Kv^llNVS! llwOtiW for Planting Vp.jt^^^ Plant 3-ln. ROSES FANCY ROSE STOCK making extru strong plants and not bulky for shipment. Bride, Meteor, Maid and Kaiseriu, 6c; 2i4-in., 3^^c. July 15th and later delivery. SMILAX, strong, 2-inch, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. CASH with order. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III. 2000 EACH RRIDES and BRIDESMAIDS strong plants in 3-inch and 3^-inch pots. 830.00 and $35.00 per 1000. MORTON GROVE GREENHOUSES, Paul Krlesmann. 27 Market St., CHICAGO. YOUNG ROSES, $25 PER 1000 strong, 2!/2-iuch pots. 10,000 METEORS, 10,000 BRIDES and MAIDS. The Floral Exchange Nurseries, EDCELV, Bucks Co., ... pA. BRIDES, METEORS, BRIDESMAIDS, 2l2-in. pots, (& $3.00 per 100; SVa-in., @ $8.00. PERLES 2y2-in. pots, @ $3.50 per 100; 3y2-in., @ $9.00 KAISERINS, LA FRANCE, PAPA GONTIER, 2y2-in. pots, (a, $4.00 per 100; 3y2-in., (a< $10.00. SOUV. DE WOOTTON 2y2-m. pots, (<' $5.00 per 100; SVi-in., @ $10.00 AMERICAN BEAUTY 3-in. pots, f" $8.00 per 100; 3y2-m., (S $12.00 2-ln. Pots, Ready for 3-ln., at $2.00 per 100: Dawson Empress of China Champion of the World Souv. d'un Ami Lamarque Solfaterre Maurice Rouvier BABY PRIMROSE, (Primula Forbesi), strong plants in bloom,® $1.25 per = doz.; $8.00 per 100 BAY TREES, in extra fine condition; Standards and Pyramids, all sizes. ^=^=^^=^ Write for prices.. Climbing Wootton Marchioness of Lome Antoine Rivoire Climbing White Pet Mme. Jos. Schwartz White Maman Cochet Climbing Capt. Christy Duchess de Brabant Ferdinand Jamin Ernest Metz Mme. Pernet Ducher Wm. Allen Richardson Cherokee Caroline Marniesse 14 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK. VAUGHAN'S SEEir STORE, Greenhouses: WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. I Choice Rose Plants I BASSETT & W.\SHBURN. ■S 1000 BEAUTIES 2y2-inch, just potted into 3-inch, ^ $6.00 per 100. i 1500 BRIDES, 2-inch per 100, $3.00 1 1500 " 3-inch " 5.00 i 7000 BRIDESMAIDS, 2-inch " 3.00 i 1500 METEORS, 2-inch " 3.00 I 1000 METEORS, 3-inch " 5.00 i| 'THESE plants are strictly first-class. No orders for less than 100 accepted 5 ■'• at the above prices. All plants shipped direct from our greenhouses at i Hinsdale, 111 BASSETT & T-mfffwfmfmwmfffmfmfmffmfffmmfmmmfffm' WASHBURN, 78 Wabash Ave, CHICAGO. 40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORGING ROSES. Fully equal to thoae sent out^the la8t_^8even years, fl rst-cl WOOTTON METEOR, PERLES, J. r*. READY FOR IMMEDIATE PLANTING::::: . and perfectly healthy in every respect. Only selected growth from flowerlnK shouts used In propagating. LA FRANCE, AMERICAN BEAUTY. PERSIDENT CARNOT, 3-lnch pots, S8.0O per 100; 4-lnch pots, tl2.U0 per ICO. KAISERIN, BRIDESMAID, BON SILENE. MERMET, GONTIER, BELLE SIEBRECHT. MME. HOSTE, BRIDE, 3-lnch pots, J7,(I0 per 100; 4-lnch pots. $10.00 per 100. A few thousand CRAFTED ROSES of Bridesmaids. Kalserlos and Pres Camot. 3H-ln. pott. $15.00 per 100. SURPLUS ROSES. 100. pots.. $9.00 Beauty, 3Vi Meteor, " " .. 5.00 Maids, " •' .. 5.00 Brides, '• " .. 5.00 .Ml fine stock— grown for own with order from unknown parties, BRANT & NOE, 1000. $80.00 45.00 45.00 45.00 ie. CasB SURPLUS STOCK i From my Niles Center Greenhouses. 100 1000 1400 niaUES, S-inch pots *3.50 $30.00 i l.S(XISMJL.\X.2J4-inch 1.25 10.00; 1300 " 3-inch •....2.50 30 00 1 Hest winter-flowering FORGET- ME-NOT, 3-ineh 4.00 1 All fine stock grown for our own use. ! Cash with order. H. SCHILLER. ^ 897 W. Madison St., CHICA Wfffmfmm 1470 The American Florist. J^iy '5, Boulder, Colo. The principal product at Edw. Hub- bard's greenhouses, recently illustrated in the American Florist, is cut flowers, roses leading in importance. The money maker with them is Wootton, which may seem strange to eastern growers, but grown in Colorado they are large and fine. They also grow Bride, Bridesmaid and Perle. For carnations, Tidal Wave, Daybreak, Scott, Portia, McGowan, Flora Hill and, for late red, old Garfield are grown. Per- haps some of the new generation of flo- rists have never heard ot this pink. When it comes in Hubbard has no use for Portia or any other red. The best white pink is McGowan. Flora Hill is somewhat larger if graded and selected but Mc- Gowan runs even as to size and pro- duces about twice as many flowers. 1 believe I may safely say that Scott, to-day all over Colorado, on the plains about Denver or in the mountain valleys, is the best and finest carnation for all purposes we have. Hubbard has 5,000 carnations now growing in the field and is this year trving many of the new ones. Daybreaks planted April 19 are now nearly large enough to bench. Mrs. Joost is making a big growth, as is Flora Hill. . , The best geraniums for this altitude are Le Pilot, S. A. Nutt, Sam. Sloan, La Favorite, Francis Perkins and Mrs. Bar- ney. Mr. Hubbard finds Mme.Chas.Molin a fine geranium of its color, and he has a seedling geranium of hisown raisin|5that he thinks can't be beat as to size of flower and other good qualities. He has grown it many years and sent plants of it from Maine to California, receiving many letters of praise for it. Hubbard doesn't plant out coleus or such tender stock; lobelia and alyssum are fine. The verbena is a native of Col- orado and, of course, does well. When it comes to pansies easterners are simply not in it with us. Pansies planted at Ward, Colo., at about timber line, or 9000 feet, wintered finely under great banks of snow and are now blooming beautifully. Metbopolitan, N Y.— Geo. Rauschert had $1,500 in two strong boxes hidden in his desk. Upon his return from a brief absence a few days ago the boxes were missing but were subsequently found in the hay loft, the money gone. Joseph Breit was arrested for the theft and was held to the grand jury in $1,000 bail. Seedling Carnation Plants Now too large to mail. Extras aJded to cover expressage. Price, $4 00 per 100. Two sample plants sent by mail for lOo. TRY FOR THE $50.00 PRIZE. American Rose Co., Washington. P. C. Crabb & Hunter, VIOLET SPECIALISTS, Stook perfectly clean and tree from_ disease; strong, vigorous plants Irom pots of Marie Louise. Farquliar. Lady Campbell and a few Princess of Wales, Write for prices. Grand Rapids, Mich. FOR SALE. Palmsand Decorative Plants All sizes, and at all seasons. p O Bo.78, A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point, Queensborough, NEW YORK, N. Y. SMILAX. ^ Pot plants ready now by the JOO or JOOO, at^jtjtjKjtjt^ $1.50 PER 100. LANCASTER, FINE SEEDS CHINESE PRIMROSE, the best large flowering, fringed varietii's grown. Florists' pkt of 13 vars. , single and d..uhl,., JOO seeds, SI. 00; Vi pkt. 50 cts. ■P A KTSiTT'S! giants, the very best X^^XJJV ^Xfl^9 mammoth vars. to be had. No finer ever offered. Pkt. 3500 seeds, mixed. $1.00; y, pkt. 50 cts. A pkt. new Forget-Me-Not ".Jewel" added to every order. JOHN F. RUPP. Shiremanstown. Pa. i ROBT. CRAIG & SON % I Roses, Palms f ^ and Novelties in Decorative Plants. %. Market and 49th Street. PHILADELPHIA PA. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS HARDY PINKS HER MAJESTY, SODV. DE SALE, GERTRUDE, LAURA WILMER, ALBA FIMBRIATA, 2!4 inch, J4.00 per hundred. VIOLETS : Campbell, Russian, California, Luxonue, Princess of Wales. Swanley White, 2!4-inch $3.00 per hundred. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarias, stock enormoug, quality the finest. SANDER, Bruges, Belgium. agent: a. DIMMOCK, 60 Vesey Street. - NEW YORK. Orchids! ^ ARRIVED IN FINE CONDITION, Cal/lea labiata, (;. Mossia?, C. Speciosissima. C. HarrisoniiE violacea, C. Warnerii, C. granulosa. Ladia anceps, L. a. alba, L. autumualis. L. Pnetans, L. Dayana and Burliiignnia fragrans. LAGER & HURRELL, sf""". n- J- Orchid Growers and Importers. FOR SALE. 1000 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2' 2-in., ill $3.00 per 100; cash. SEYMOIR & KRAMER, Evansville, Ind. .AMERICAN PLORIST. when you write to an advertiser. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ^ ^ The following varieties still left. Stock is going fast. Let us have your order before it is too late. Send for list of other varieties EARLY VARIETIES. Geo. S. Kalb Ivory Wm. Simpson Glory ot the Pacific M. de Montmort Marion Henderson Mrs. H. Robinson $3,00 per 100. MIDSEASON TO LATE. per 100 per 100 Snow Queen . . . $5.00 I Mrs, C. H. Pierce . $5.00 Autumn Glory. . . 5.00 Pennsylvania . . . 6.00 Mrs, n, W.'plis . . 3.00 I Merry Christmas . 6.00 Golden Wedding . . 4.00 I Wm.'H. Lincoln . , 3.00 Niveus. 3.00 Mrs, S. T, Murdoch 3.00 Golden Plume . . 3.00 E. Dailledouze . . . 3,00 Major Bonnaffon . 3,00 | H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. STUDER'S OFFER... in the Florist of June 24, page 13',)9, is still good until stock is exhausted. Make checks, money orders, etc., payable to Feanz Bonffie, Manager. N. STUDER, *Tc™' Nephrolepis... Washingtoniensls. This mu^t valuable uew Fern is much admired by all who see it. It is a srand, hardy aad majestic pot plant, any size, (see large ad- vertisement in previous issues for description). I have the finest stock of well established plants. 3 good plants, mailed for $1.00 13 strong plants, 3-in. pots, for . . . 5.00 12 strong plants, 4-in. pots, 2 to 3 feet 9.00 12 strong plants, 5-in. pots . . 18.80 Price for 100 or more on application. John H. Ley, Good Hope, WASHINGTON, D. C. ...BEGONIAS... Strong Plants From 2-Inch Pots. Per 100 ARGENTEA GUTTATA $2,00 YERNOX, red or white 2 00 ALBO-PICTA 2.00 THURSTONII 2.00 RUBRA 2.00 Mixed sorts 2.00 C-\SH PLE.\SE. EDWARD B. JACKSON. "'t^g^°' SPECIALTIES ~ PtOSES, from S-lnob pots. CARNATIONS, for fall delivery. CHRVSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prices Ion, Send for list. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKILL, N. Y. Florists' Stock for Bedding Altertianthera, Coleus, Geraniums, Pansies, Daisies, Verbenas, Fuchsias, Salvias, etc., etc. Write for prices. Florists when in Milwaukee are in- vited to look over our stock, ARCHIE M1DDLEMA8S. 1019 Forest Home Ave., MILWAUKEE, WIS. i8gg. The American Florist. 1471 umiimimimiumHimiiumiimuuiiimmuiiiiiimimmimiHmimmmiiiiiiumii^^ House of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, at W. W. Edgar's, Waverley, Mass. The Unapproachable Winter=Blooming. BEGONIA Gloire de Lorraine. I have to offer a limited number of imported plants in fine condition, in 2 1-2 inch pots, ready for a shift. They are identical in age and condition with the plants that produced those in the above picture last December, which were in 2 1-2 inch pots on the 1 0th of July, and at Christmas sold at wholesale at $4 and $5 each, in 6 1-2 and 7-inch pots. They are very satisfactory house plants. PRICE, $9.00 PER DOZEN. WILLIAM W. EDGAR, Waverley, Mass, 1472 The American Florist. July 15 . Portland, Ore. On July 4 the most successful rose show the Pacific northwest has ever seen was opened in a great tent erected on a vacant central corner. The attendance was large and the display fully warranted the deep interest taken. Many thousands of blooms were exhibited, most of them of excellent quality, principally contributed by well-to-do amateur growers, but the florists were well represented. Louis G. Pfunder made the best showing with a central group of specimen palms bordered bv roses. P. Johnson, of Upper Albina, contributed cornflowers and the best dis- play of carnations. F. H. Lind, superin- tendent of Riverview Cemetery, made a good showing of Paul Neyron roses and sweet peas. Mrs. G. S. Forsythe, of Palantine Hill, staged many varieties of Waterville, N. Y. — The conservatory of F. B. Putnam on Upper Tower avenue was destroyed by fire on July 4. FiNDLAY, O. — E. R. Barnd, manager for Bamd Sisters & Co., plans to locate in Florida in the autumn and take up the growing of fruits. ' East Berlin, Conn.— John B. Perry, who has been dealing in plants and seeds here for the past three years, is building a carnation house and will make his debut as a grower. CABBAGE, CELERY ^Tomato Plants. Field-grown, 15 cts. per 100; $1 00 per 1000. If by mail add 10 cts. per 100. Chrysanthemmns In good varieties, from 2>^-inch pots, $2.00 per 100. B®°Cash with order. R. VINCENT, Jr. & SON, White Marsh, Md. Fine plants out of 2-inch pots, $1.25 per 100; $10,00 per 1000. J. B. HEISS, The Exotic Nurseries, DAYTON, OHIO. CASH -WITH liKDKIl. » E. G. HILL & CO. wnoiesaiG Florists RICHMOND. IND. BABY PBIMBOSES. Fine stock for fall and winter blooming, 75c. per doz. by mail; $5 per 100, express paid. Trans- planted stock. $3 per 100. PRIMULA OBCONICA. new, iarge-flowerine, strong plants, ready for 4-inch pots, $2.50 per 100. Berrlman St. and New Lots Ave.. BROOKLYN. N. Y. GERANIUM AMERICA is in full bloom just now; color effect in fuU sun is of deepest clear rose. Sun proof, you bet; dwarf, yes, yerv dwarf. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Florist, WAYNESBORO, PA. Ebadt Next Spuing ^Florists' Supplies. EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF New Illtistrated Catalogue Free for the Asking. 25 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA. Boston Florist Letter Go. This wooden box nicely stained and vari nlBhedt 18x30x12 made In two sections* one for each size letter, g^iven away with first order of 500 letters* Block Letters. 1 ^ or 2-lnch size, per 100, $2.00. Script Lettera. $4. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 8d »'owt-v St., BOSTON, MASS. ^^"£1^^"'^ Rose Grower S. This is a Special Brand we have put up for our trade. It is ground fine, hence acts quickly. Free from acid, very light in appearance, and a superb article. Analysis:— AmTiioDla, 4^^ to 5H per cent. Tota* phoBph.irlc pcld. 3"J lo 25 per cent. Total bone phoB" pbate. 4» to 54 per cent. 5 lbs. 25c; 10 lbs 40c: 25 lbs. 60c; 50 lbs. $).00: 100 lbs. $2.00; 200 lbs. $3 50; 500 lbs. $8.00; 1000 lbs $15.50; 2000 lbs. $30.00. CHICAGO. Vaughan's Seed Store, newyork. "NICOMITE"! fPATENT.) Vapor Insecticide. A Certain Killer of RED SPIDER, GREENFLY and Other Insect Pests. THE TOBACCO WAREnOlSING AND TRADING CO.,——. Sold by Seedsmen. LOUISVILLE, KY. '^wmr*mr*w^-^*-m-mm.^^'m-^-m NIKOTEEN ,•« DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE | W PUNTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT HORISTS- , j^r USED FOR FUMIGATION OR SPRAYING INDOORS OR OUT - 200 LBS. or TOBACCO IN ONE PINT Of mKOUC!' 5010 BY SEEBSMtN CIRCULAR fREE- SKABCURA DIPCO.CniCACO. , Quickly Does it. w I 84>86 Randolph St. 14 Barclay St. ^EjK H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Cycas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. 60. 52. 64 and 66 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA. PA. A. HERRMANN ManufaC' turer Send for a price list. 404-406-408-410-412 E. 34th St., MEW YORK PIwRBo m«TitloTi American Fl<^rlHt. Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages r, Florists' Supplies The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON. OHIO. THE? REED & KELLER aardeners' Chronicle. JStA 13 relies 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS- SptendeMCKlg^'^DeS wtraln In the world. In four true colors, asat. from •J^-lncb pots U 00 per 100; tliO.OU per lOOll. Beuonla Hex. e.Ytra well grown, from 4-lnoh pots, asst. tlUOO per lOO. Chinese Primrose (fringed foliage) la sU colors, strain superior to any. Cineraria llyb- Maxima grandltlora.grandltlora nana. plenle^lma. ccerulea, kermeplna nana, the above from flats, ready .)uly Ist, SI 75 per IIXI; *15 per lOUO. SATISFACTIUN OUAllANTKED. PAUL MADER, Eaat Stroudsburg. Pa. TOMATO, CABBAGE, CELERY, PEPPER, Ac. C:heap in large lots. PLANTS. S. LINTHICUM. Woodwardsville. A A. Co., Md. Mention the American Florist. A Weekly Illustrated Journal. BSTABLISHBD 1&41. The "OAKDBNBKS' CHRONICLE' has been FOB OVBR Fifty Yeak.s the Lkai>ing Journal of lt« class. It has achieved this position because, while specially devoilnK Itself to supplying the dally require- ments of gardeners of all classes, much of the mfor. matlon furnished Is of such general and permanent value, that the 'OARDBNBRS' CHBONICLB" Is looked np to as the standard adthoritt on the sabjectA of which It treats. Bnbsorlptlon to the United States, 14.20 per /ear. Bemlttanoes to be made payable to B. O. COVB. Officb;— Wellington St., Covent Garden. London, England. John Conley & Son, Manofactarera of 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET, rSgg. The American Florist. 1473 ? Wire Rose Stakes THE MODEL EXTENSION CARNATION SUPPORT. Lancaster. Pa.. June 17, '99. , MR. THERON PARKER, Brooklyn, N. Y., Dear 5z>;— Your Model Carnation Support is all right in every way. and will no doubt be considered as neces- sary as ^(?(7(f^/aM^j with growers when better known. I consider it the best on the market; and if your other spe- cialties are equally as good, they should make another addition to the money makers of 1900. Respectfully, I ALBERT M. HERR. Samples and Prices on Application to THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO. 226 North 9th St., BROOKLYN. N. Y STANDARD FLDWER POTS First QuALiTr. Cre«m Color. 1-K in.,per 100O..t2<0 I 3!4 in., perlOOO. t 1 99 2 in., ■• .. 2 75 4 in., " « 20 2H in., " .. 3 35 5 in., " 10 «0 3 in., " .. 4 70 I 6 in., •* 16 50 Packages extra. C. HENNECKE CO.""-^:;;.''"- For Insurance Againsi Damage by Hai' Address JOHN G. ESLER, - Sec'y F. H. A. SADDLE RIVER. N. J. Please meution American Florist when writing. Standard .9* .^6 FLOWER Pots If your greenhouaea are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M StrBPts N. E WASHINGTON. D C FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS "-^iT List and SAMPLB6 FREB. !• Gi SWAHN S SONS, minneapouI. minn. Made by HAIL Standard Pots °°°' lo'^lMpping""'"" KELLER BROS. Special Attention Given to " Mail Orders, and Special NORRISTOWN, PA. Sizes Made to Order. Price Lists Furnlsheii on Application. GEO. KELLER & SON, .NTTFACTrrRKRS OF Flower Pols. Before baying write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrlghtwood Ave., CHICAGO. ILL. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" rULL SIZB AND WIDB BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT MT'Y, HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT. MICH., Rep. 490 HOWARD ST. liSiiifta POMPANW W" "'mm' •719WHAW0HS1i ?HllADELPH»VPf ^ .^ Pots BRANCH WAREHUUSES: Kearney and Wettiide Avet.. Jersey City. N. J. Jackson Av. & Pearson St . Long Island City. N. Y. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! -In. pota In crate. H ;_ 5.26i 60 8 ■• " 3.00 1500 2Ji " " ti.OO 48 a " ■' 3.60 1000 3 " " 5 OOl 48 10 " " 4.80 800 SJ.^ " •• 5. so; 24 11 " " 3.60 500 4 " " 4.60' 24 13 " '■ 4.80 320 5 '• •' 4.51 12 14 " " 4.S0 144 6 " " 3.16, 6111 ■' " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cyllnaera for Cut Flowers. Hanclng Basket«, Lawn Vases, etc. 10 per cent for cash wltn order. Address HILFINQER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... PORT EDWARD, N. Y. A0OU8T BOLKEB & SONS. New York AKents, 52 DET STHBKT. NEW TORK CITT. When corresponding with advertisers, mention the American Florist 'indispensable" THIS is the only word which describes the American Florist Com- pany's Trade Directory. This book, 359 pages of facts tersely told, is issued annually and is an aid to business and money mak- ing which no wholesaler or traveling salesman can afford to be with- out. It contains the name of every Florist, Nurseryman and Seedsman, arranged both by states and towns and alphabetically. It will save many times its cost by enabling you to cover America with your cata- logue and at the same time waste no printed matter or postage on dead names. «^ yt «^ «^ -^ «^ ^ «^ EDITION OF 1899, POSTPAID, %2m^^^^ I^TfLEXIBLE leather binding, $3.00. AMERICAN riORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL fmmnntmmmmmmm^fmmmftmmfmfmfmmmmmmmfmmmnfmmfK 1474 The American Florist. July 15. Wilmington, Del. The Penn Rock Co., of this city, witli greenhouses at Silverside, Del., have dis- continued business and the establishment will now be run by their late manager, Robert Lockerbie, who has secured a favorable lease of the plant and will con- tinue the business along the same lines. Mr. Lockerbie graduated from Robert Craig & Son's, of Philadelphia, and has been manager for the Penn Rock Com- pany for about seven years. He is well and favorably known to the trade and everyone wishes him success in his new role. G. C. W. PijNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. — A. E.Gibson, the east end florist, has a remarkably fine specimen echinocactus. Plain City, O. — Cyrus Converse had intended to add another house this sea- son but a recent hail storm did so great injury that he is unable to more than repair the damage this year. Ottawa, Ont. — Albert French was an exhibitor in the rose section at the recent show of the Ottawa Horticultural Soci- ety and won five premiums, three firsts and two seconds. At the subsequent meeting Chas. Scrim stirred up a helpful debate by his assertion that the society is not doing enough good, considering that it has $400 a year of government assistance. PLANT PROTECTOR. PATE^T APPLIED FOR lUustrated Pamphlet on Application. ADDliESS DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y 490 Howard Street, - DETROIT, MICH. ..RUBBER HOSE. for florists, Seedsmen, .^^ Nurserymen, Gardeners, Etc. J^-in. special hose $20.00 per 100 ft. V-in., 7 ply 15.00 per 100 ft. %-\n., 5 ply 12.50 per 100 ft. ^-in., 7 ply 12.50 per 100 ft. X-in., 4 ply 10.00 per 100 ft. yi-\n., 4 and 5 ply 10.00 per 100 ft. Made in 25-ft. or 50-ft. lengths. Couplings attached, ready for use. MANirACTlRERS' RLBBER CO., ^ 45 Vesey St.. NEW YORK CITY. FOR SALE CHEAP. I»l ICC forCreonhouscs.c'onsfrviilnrics.Hot- ULAdO l>eJs. ''ti^- -\'»« ll"tl«''l Sashi'S and Mats faints, Oils, ftc. THE REED GLASS & PAINt CO., 456 W. Broadway. NEW YORK. 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. ^%>%,%/%^^%,%^^'%/%,%>%,%,%>%^%,%<%/%/%,^'^^%^^^^%^'%^A ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦•♦ TWBM LOW'S ♦n Old English Glazing Putty,; Semi= Liquid, | fOR BEDDING CLASS IN SASH OR fOR fILLING CRACKS OR SEAMS IN ROOf JOINTS, I OR fRAMES Of GRIENtlOUSES OR IIOTBEDS. X THIS I PUTTY ^ is used in Machine or Bulb. ! — A Tf too thick for Bulb, thin 2 \v th a little pure Un- ^ seed oil, boiled. T So thinned, it can be brushed J into any crack or leak, PUTTY akes :i solid bed impervious ♦ to moisture and holds ^ glass in its place ♦ and will stop any crevice ♦ or fault. ♦ aking a solid filling. MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES ONLY BY Hammond's Paint and Slug Shot Works, ALSO GREENHOUSE WHITE PAINT, the Purest and Most Durable Paint J ^ That Can be Made. T FISHKILL-ON-THE-HUDSON, N. Y. ♦ ►♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ WHEELER-STENZEL CO. IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF- Make your contracts for next season now. We can deliver to any part of the country and Save You Money Greenhouse Glass 73 Sudbury St., BOSTON, MASS. PERfCCT GLAZIERS' POINTS No rights or lefts. Price per box of 1000 60c ; by mail,7Bc.; m lots of 5000 by ex., 55c. per 1000. HENRY A. DREER, 7J4 Chestnut Street. ^ PHILA., PA. PLACE YOUB NAME. and your specialtius before tlic purchusing llorists of the entire country byaaeriin in ^^^ AMERICAN FLORIST. SEND AOVT, HOW. i8gg. The American Florist. 1475 ARE YOU^-^ 4 Buildingo" ^ Repairing? MASTICA, $1.00 per gallon. LIQUID PUTTY, 25-lb.' can $1.50, ready to use. SCOLLAY PUTTY BULB for applying Mastica or Liquid Pulty, 85c. VAN REYPER'S GLAZING POINTS, per 1000 60c, by mail 75c. GLASS CUTTERS, steel roller, I5ceach. MASTICA GLAZING MACHINE, $i 00 each. Ellis & Pollworth, Box 75... MILWAUKEE, WIS. ^ THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS ' Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating. HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS. BSTABLISHED 1859. Four Styles of Boilers, 17 Sizes. Patent Sash Raising Apparatus. GREENItOlSES OF IRON FRAIVIE ^ ^ CONSTRUCTION erected complete or shipped ready for erection. 1898 Silver Medal awarded us by the N. Y. Florists' Club for best construction. Send 4 cents post- a;;e for Illustrated Catalogue. New York Office. 46 & 48 Marion St. Standard Ventilating Machine. HAS POSmVElY NO EQUAL FOR STRENGTH, DURABILITY ■AND TSJFATNKSS^ CATALOOUE SENT m MLVANIZEDWIDE- ' 100 POUND l)0U£)-5n0l(T LCNGTn5 , RUN PROM 65 FEET UP. PRICE ROLL 100 POUNDS » 1.15 '(MiCAOO 101^^ -^Rtchino(9. CHICAGO. MA5TICA FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES. Proven superior to pulty. Easier to apply and stays rn. Not affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by prominent florists. If not on sale by your dealer F. 0. PiERCE CO. New Yorl(. SASH HOTBED. GREENHOUSE, VENTILATOR GULF CYPRESS BARS. GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Manufacuired by S. JACOBS & SONS, Office 406 W. 13th St . New York. JENNINGS IRON BENCH FITTINGS. NO THREADS. NO ANGLE IRONS. NO NAILS. Send for catalogue. JENNINGS BROS , - OIney, Phila., Pa. Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast in one (malleable iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as tne case with all others. Catalogue free YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO. 'd-:m'imi I OUi9 SPEC MALTY. \ LARGE STOCK-- -^ -^ -^ -^ PROMPT SHIPMENT. iA^^^y' Pure Unseed on Putty.Paints,BnisliesEt( |5S ' WRITE FOR. LATEST PRICES. A GOOD FAULT. Many users claim that the only fault to be found with the CHAMPION VENTILATING APPARATUS is that il iicvrr wars .ml and never needs repairs. If vnu I hi Ilk tills Is a ^.'on.l fault write for cttta- lot'ue whirli tells all about the many good points of'the Cliamiiioii Apparatus, .\ddress AMERICAN ROAD MACHINE CO., l«^MA^WJWWWWw^lwyfflWl^wMMWMMWww^ '^-'AMMA'.WW'*""'*'"****"'*' NEXT CENTURY'5 BUSINESS can be started now by advertising in this journal. Don't wait until January 1 to commence next year's business. The best orders are TRY THI^' PLAN^''^ ^'^'^^ advertisers in fHE AMERICAN FLORIST 1476 The American Florist. July IS, Index to Advertisers. Abele Bros 14d5 AdvertlslDg Rates — HoS AllenJ K 1H3 American Road Ma- chine Co 1475 American Rose Co 1470 II Amllng B C HOI 14til .HB Benthey &Co Berbee P II Berger U H & C0....H64 Berning n G Blanc A & Co Bobblnk & Attlns.... II Boston Letter Co 1472 Brant &Noe :4ti9 Brown Peter 14i>4 Budlong J A 14t;i Burpee W Ailee & Co II Burton John UtiS Carmody J D IV Chadwlck Chas 14lit; Chicago Carnation Col4iO Chloago Wrecking Co 1475 Cincinnati Cut Flo CoUi'.l Clucas & Boddlngton 11 conard & Jones Co. ..14.0 Conley John 4 Son.... 1472 Cottage Gardens I Cox Seed Co II Crabb& Hunter 1470 Craig Bobt i Son 1470 Crltchell B P -.., I Cunningham Jos H. .1405 Dayton Paper Novelty De Langhe-Vervaene 1, P II Detroit Flow Pot M 'k 1473 1474 DIetschA&Co IV Dillon J 1. 14 14 Lonsdale Edwin.. .1- Lord ABurnhamCo.. : LucaB J & Co.. 1. Lynch WE, Manufacturers Hubber Co. Manz J & Co H63 May John N ' McCarthy* Co lli;-.' MoKellar & Winter- son 1461 146.-, Meyer John C& Co... II Mlddlemaas Archie. .1470 Miles Isasc 146S MlUang t'rank 141B Mlllang & Co 146:j Model Plant Stake Col473 Moller s Gartner Zel- tung II MonlngerJ C Co IV Morton Grove Green- houses 1469 Moon Samuel C 1466 Morris Floral Co II Moss Geo M 1463 Myers & Co 1476 National Plant Co. ...Hi»l Newport Nurseries — 14t;<; Nlessen Leo 146-' N Y Cut Flower Bx. 146'J N T Cut Flower Co... 1463 Peacock W P 1467 PennockSnm'l 8 1463 Pierce F O Co 1475 Pittsburg Cut Flo Co. 1460 Plant Seed Co 11 Poehlmann Bros. .1467 EWnce A G & Co 1461 146a QuakerClty Mchwks IV UaodaU A L 1461 Baynor J 1 1463 Rea Bros 146(1 Reed & Keller ... 1472 Reed Glass H Paint Col474 Regan Printing Hou.e II Romberg Bros ...1461 lliis Co. Kng .1471 Kodgers Alex. Uoemer Fred ivh Rolker \ & Sons 1465 Rose Mfg Co II Bupp John P 1470 Sander & Co 1470 Schiller H 1469 Schiller J L 1465 Schulthels Anton ...1470 Seymour & Kramer. .1470 Sheridan W V 14i;:! "lebrecht & Son 1 Situations* Wants.. I4.V.I Skabcura Dip Co 1472 SkldelBkySS 1467 Smith Nath * Son.... 1467 Smith W S T Co 1466 Soltau C & Co II South Side Floral Co U6'.i Stahl Chas B \Ki Steams Lumber Co...l4:.> Storrs & Harrison — 146t; Studer N 1470 Su Durban Equipment Co H Sutherland Geo A — 1462 SwahneSonsJ Q 1473 Tesson Robt F 14611 Thorbum J M & C0.14W Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co ..1472 Traendly & Schenck. . 1463 VaughanJC . .1464 1467 1469 1472 1 Vincent K Jr & Son. .1473 Vredenburg & Co. .. 11 Wabash R R 14i3 II Watson Q C II Weathered's Thos W Son 1475 Weber H & Son H7u Weeber & Don II Welch Bros 14i;:; Wheeler-Stenzel Co. .1474 Whllldln Po' Co 1473 Wleland H W 146.S Wletor Bros 1461 Wlttbold Geo I Wood Bros 1470 WoodroHe M W & Co 1462 Wrede U 11 YonngJno 1463 Yonnff Tbo« .Tr \i\u\ Zirnglebel Denys 146-1 Calumet, Mich. — A. E. Lutey, of Isli- peming, is prospecting with a view to building greenhouses here. The Best Boiler on Earth for Greenhouse Heating. ALSO MADE FOR 8TEAM. Water Section Made in One Casting. No Leaky Joints to Worry Over. Deep Fire Pot. No Need to Sit Up All Night to Keep Your Fire Going. THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD. PRICE LIST FREK DPON GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. WATLR HUTCR. NEW YORK CITY BRANCH : 111 Fifth Ave., cor. 18th St. 74 Franklin St.. Cor. Arch. BOSTON. MASS. Exclusively A GREENHOUSE HEATER! specially adapted for the work, easy to erect; simple in oper- ation; economical as to consumption of fuel. Send for Catalogue and latest prices. MYERS 8z: CO., 1514-1520 So. 9th St., - PHILADELPHIA, PA. (Established 1849.) Water Every Day in the Year for Flowers and Lawns when RIDER or ERICSSON HOT AIR PUMPS are used. Nearly 25,000 sold during the past twenty-five years. Prices reduced. Send to nearest office for Catalogue "A 3." RIDER-ERICSSON ENGINE CO. 22 Cortlandt Street, New York. T«»i<.ntr. Bo»7i 86 I,ake Street, Chicagro. 239 Franklin Street, Boston u^^~llo,,hL *» ^- 7th Street. Philadelphia. 692 Craig Street. Montreal, V. Q "S^^"*- ^"°^- 22 A. Pitt Street, Sidney, N. S. W. theGORTON SIDE FEED BOILER SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING. YOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT. Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself. GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO., Boilers smi^ For GREENHOUSES. "-^ GEO. M. GARLAND'S CAST IRON GUTTER AND BE HAPPY. I3es F*l^liaes, 111. LOW PRICES on GLASS and PAINT John Lucas & Co. : PHILADELPHIA. NEW YORK. CHICAGO Rmerica is Dl IhB UssseI: there maij be mare comfort Mmidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas,' Vol. XIV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, JULY 22, 1899. No. 581- ifLHIii /ALiS!iilSJ@/41^ IFlL@lSi!@ir PUBLISHKD EVBRT SATURDAY BT AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 334 Dearborn Street, Cliicag:o. EaBtem Office: 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Officers— W. N. RT7T>n, Mount Greenwood, 111., president: P. breitmeyer. Detroit. Mich., vlce- S resident; W. J. Stewart, »>7 Bromfleld St.. Boston, lass, secretary; U. B. Beatty. Oil City. Pa. treasurer. The fifteenth annual meeting will be held at Detroit, Mich., August 15, Hi, 17 and 18, 1899, THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. THIS ISSUE 28 PAGES WITH COVER. COJV TENTS. Butted versus lapped K'iiss 1477 — E. G. Hill A Co., Richmond, Ind 1477 —John Burton. Philadelphia, Pa 1477 — H. Dale, Brampton, Ont 1477 — John N. May, Summit, N. J 1477 —Wm. K. Harris, Philadelphia, Pa 1478 — E. G. Asmus, West Hoboken, N.J 1478 —BassettA Washburn, Chicago, 111 1478 —J. D. Eisele, Eiverton, N. J 1478 — C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y. . 1478 — Dailledou/.e Bros., Flatbush, N. Y 1478 — W. N. Rudd. Mt. Greenwood, 111 1478 The parks of Detroit (illus.) 1478 With the growers. . . 14711 — Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet. 111. . . .1479 The pleasures of the convention (ilius.) . . . 14S0 New York 1480 Boston 1481 Philadelphia 14si Chicago to Detroit 14^2 Hotels in Detroit . . . 1482 The trade exhibit at Detroit 1482 Malformed Liliura candidum 1482 From Boston to Detroit 1482 Begonia Socolrana 1482 The American Carnation Society 1482 Chicago 1483 Obituary— Frank Koebler 1483 — Adolph Schnell 14S3 —J. II. Brumby 14S3 St. Paul 1484 The seed trade 1488 At Burpee's trial grounds 1488 Pittsburg 1488 Omaha 148s Detroit 1488 Springfield. 111. . . 1488 Southern Nurserymen's .\ssociation 1490 San Francisco. . . 149U Our pastimes— Bowling at Chicago 1492 — Milwaukee scores . 1492 —Pastimes at Flatbush 1492 —With Philadelphia bowlers 1492 — The gunners' trophy (illus.) 1492 Louisville 1494 New Haven, Conn 1494 Buffalo . . 1496 Fort Wayne, Ind 1498 Btitted Versus Lapped Glass. We have had recently a number of inquiries bearing on the relative merits of lapped and butted glass. The question was submitted to a number of prominent growers and the replies received thus far are given herewith, A perusal of the various opinions will disclose the fact that with one exception, H. Dale, of Brampton, Ont., all are more or less in favor of the lapping method: E. G. HILL & CO., RICHMOND, IND. We have never used butted glass and cannot speak from experience as to the relative merits of the two methods. We are of the opinion that to lap is the preferable way of putting on glass. We know many of the good growers prefer butting their glass, and as they produce as good stock as those who use the lap system we are inclined to think there is little diflerence in results, other things being equal. We confess we are some- what prejudiced against butted glass, thinking it a less secure roof against drip. JOHN BURTON, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Our experience with butted glass has been very limited, having but about forty feet of one house glazed in this manner. This house was glazed about twelve or thirteen years ago and we have never been entirely satisfied with it since, this end of the house leaking very much more than the portion glazed with lapped glass, notwithstanding the fact that we have used every endeavor to keep the house tight by use of the putty bulb and by frequent painting. Our glass, how- ever, is not the proper size tor glazing with butting, being 16x24, so we have no choice of ends, the bad end, if there be one, having to be put either at the top or at the bottom, whereas, if 16x16 glass is used, there are four sides from which to select and a much tighter joint may result. The use of grooved sashbars will also lessen the amount of drip, but of course will do the same with lapped glass, the proportion of drip between the two styles remaining the same, or perhaps turning in favor of lapped glass. The pitch of the roof would have a great deal to do with deciding between the styles of glazing. The back of the house to which we have been referring has an angle of about 60°, a very un- practical angle, and this leaks very much less than the front, which is about 38". This flatness of the front may account for our house leaking so much. We have observed that any plant subject to black spot had it very much worse at the end of the house glazed with butted glass and were, in fact, never entirely free from it. Altogether, we have not had a satis- factory season from this end of the house since it was built, our principal objection, being as we have stated, the great amount of drip, and we intend to reglaze it this summer with lapped glass. As I have said before, this one house has been all the experience we have had 'with butted glass on the place, but, judging from it, would not care to risk having other houses glazed in the same way. H. DALE, BRAMPTON, ONT. I am strongly in favor of butted glass, in fact have not a lapped pane in my whole establishment, which aggregates 175,000 square feet of glass. I have houses which were glazed with butted glass ten years ago, the glass of which is still as firmly in place as when first laid, and it will evidently stay there until the buildings rot. Anyone laying lapped glass in this district would be looked upon as a back number. I have tried both ways and I know that butted glass has saved me hundreds of dollars — the almighty kind. JOHN X. MAY, SUMMIT, N.J. This has been a subject of controversj' between various growers for a good many years. My first experience with butted glass was in the early days of my apprenticeshijj. The gardener whom I was then serving under had been talked into trying butted glass; he took a great deal of pains to match the glass very carefully, and bed it verj' evenly; this was at that time considered large size glass, viz., 10x12, but notwithstanding all the care taken, there were certain con- ditions of the weather when the rain would find its way through the joints and give us considerable drip. From that day to the present time I have had at various times quite a number of experi- ences with butted glass, and have always found more or less of the same trouble. If one can make certain of getting glass that is cut absolutely true and with the same bevel on practically every pane of glass that is put into the greenhouse, he could use butted glass and practicallj' not have much more drip than he would from the lapped, providing great care is taken to have the bevels all the same way, have the cap strips to fit evenly on the glass and keep them all from shaking or moving after once laid, but unless the glass is cut absolutely true, butted glass is certain to give more leak- age than glass that is properly lapped. 1478 The American Florist. July 22^ A great many people have rather peculiar ideas about lapping glass. They think it needs have an inch or more to be lapped one over the other to insure a tight j oint. This is a very great mistake, as a quarter of an inch lap, if well laid, is all that is necessary for any glass. We have glass here 16x30 that has no more lap than that, and yet it doesn't give any drip. But much depends upon the ability of the glazier to make a good job. WM. K. HARRIS, PHILADELrHlA, PA. About 15 years ago I built a green- house twenty feet wide by eighty feet long, equal span, with a slope of the roof of about 35°. I glazed it with 10x15 glass, double thick, by butting the panes on the 15-inch side, or in other words, the muntings or sash bars were fifteen inches apart. I used the house in this condition lor one year and at the end of that time found it so unsatisfactory that I removed the glass and reglazed the old way, lapping the panes. I found when it rained that the roof leaked at everv joint, dripping all over the house for a few minutes, then by capillary attraction it ran down the under side of the glass to the wall, keeping that part of the house too damp and unsightly with the green scum or moss that grew on the wall, nur- tured by the water that should have been kept outside. The glass also became a moss garden, obstructing the light and marring the sense of sight. E. G. ASMUS, WEST HOBOKEN, .\. [. I have had no experience with butted glass, never having used it myself, as I have no faith in it. The Messrs. Daille- douze Bros., of Flatbush, N. Y., have it, but do not like it on account of the dirt being washed in between the butts, at every rain storm, which makes the under- side of the glass look very dirty and untidy. BASSETT & WASHBURN, CHICAGO, ILL. With new houses the butted glass is just as efficient as the lapped, but when the house gets a little shaken with age GREENHOUSES AT BELLE ISLE PARK, DETROIT. we doubt very much whether it will do as well. Our experience has been very limited with butted glass. J. D. EISELE, RIVERTON, N. J. We make it a pratice to lap all our glass. I have never yet been inside of a butted glass greenhouse in a rain storm that could convince me that lapping glass was a mistake. C. W. WARD, QUEENS, N. Y. After five years' use my opinion is unqualifiedly against butted glass and we are lapping all our butted glass houses this season wherever we repaint. DAILLEDOUZE BROS., FLATBUSH, N. Y. We have tried both and would not have butted glass again. We intend changing what we now have butted to the lapped at our earliest convenience. W N. RUDD, MT. GREENWOOD, ILL. I have had no experience with butted glass, except with zmc joints. These have not been a success. The Parks of Detroit. Belle Isle Park belongs to the people. One visiting that garden in the river would be convinced of that fact, even though Harry Balsley's enthusiasm does at first lead to the belief that it must be his personal property. But Commissioner Balsley's ardor as he dissertates upon the numerous beauties of this great pleasure ground is not one whit greater than that of his co-workers. Secretary M. P. Hurlbut, of the parks commission, Robert Bolger, superintendent, and R. J. Coryell, horticulturist. However, one must not give the park men all the credit for the attractiveness of Belle Isle; nature made it a park long before Cadillac came down from Canada to found Detroit, but what man has accomplished here is really remarkable in view of the small appropriations for the work. Detroit has twenty-eight parks; there were only twenty-three last year, that is, in the published report, but recently five others have come to light. They are in the boulevard system. There are nine and a quarter acres in the five and in the twenty-eight 913 acres. Belle Isle has 700 acres and sixteen miles of as fine a drive as one can find within ten minutes ride of any city. Belle Isle was maintained last year for ,$52,025.40 and that the critical com- munity is satisfied with the beautiful island is shown by the fact that during the same time they gave in taxes just ;i;i,576.'Jl for improvements. In ten years .fliiO.SOi.+l has been spent in maintaining Belle Isle and $5S1, 570.54- in improvements. How superintendent Bolger makes so little money suffice for so very much is the wonder of all park men. In 1S07-S the total expenditureon all the parks and boulevards of Detroit was only $143,000; in 189S-9 the appro- priation was cut down to $113,000 but a few weeks ago the munificent Board of Estimates set aside $140,000 for the year which began July 1. Of this sum $(\00(i was given for new greenhouses, some- thing sadly needed, for here at Belle Isle Mr. Coryell propagates all the bedding plants used in all the parks and boule- vards. No one who attends the convention should tail to visit Belle Isle. The park is an island in Detroit river, three or four miles above the city, andiseasily reached by electric cars, but the better way is to take the steamers which ply to and fro, a boat every twenty minutes. The fare for the round trip is only a dime. The t899. The American Florist. 1479 BELLE ISLE PARK, DETROIT. ride Up the broad river is worth any man's time, even if his moments are precious. The approach to the island is like drawing near to fairyland. If it's a pleasant day there'll be thousands of people there and if it's a pleasant Sunday there'll be tens of thousands. But you'll not realize it; they'll not be in the way. There'll be no crowds; they'll be scattered over the whole 700 acres, for one part of the park is as charming as another. One steps upon the island, either from car or boat, upon the end nearest the city. Here one can see what Mr. Coryell can do in the line of plant growing and bedding. Here are tasteful arrange- ments of cannas, geraniums, alternan- theras and all the other plants which the trade has dealt in so extensively this spring. Here, too, is a bed of roses which in June was the pride of the place, the water garden and the bed of cacti. But all these and the palms and shrubs are an every day affair to the florist; he wants to board one of the big park wagons for the drive around the island. It is seven miles around the shore drive and at every step there is something to see. Here and there are beautiful views of the lagoons within the island; then there is a grand view of the broad river with great steamers plying up and down, for all the shipping from the upper lakes passes Belle Isle; then comes a monster bed of petunias, which was a mass of color in early July; then more pretty landscapes, bridges, groves, the athletic field and the light house. Rounding the upper end of the park one is greeted by a view up the river which encompasses historic ground; the refuge of Pontiac and a dozen other points of interest are in sight oft" toward Lake St. Clair. The upper end of the park is heavily wooded and is carefully preserved as nature made it. There are several miles of drives through the deep woods and they areas good as what many cities call boulevards, even though only a few dollars are spent on them each year. Coming down the other side of the island the carriage passes the pen of the buffalos, the elk, the deer and the bears, then the Detroit Boat Club and the Yacht Club, two fine structures. People are every- where; the park does not own such a thing as a "keep off the grass" sign. It is the pleasure ground of the masses, and of society people as well. The people own the park; they are given every privilege and seldom abuse it. There is a casino, a big bath house, pony phaetons, swings, merry-go-rounds and a dozen other things for fun. There are hundreds of benches and in every grove a rustic table for picnic parties. The greenhouses are not pretentious but in them Mr. Coryell grows a vast quantity of stock. There is a great deal of bedding in Belle Isle, in Palmer Park, about the City Hall, in Grand Circus Park, along the boulevards; in fact it seems incredible that all the stock could have been grown with the meagre accommodations. Work will soon be begun upon the additional houses and with them Mr. Coryell will think him- self "upon easy street." WITH THE GROWERS. CmCACO CARNATION CO., JOLIET, ILL. During the last week of June extensive preparations were being made for new greenhouses which are to be erected here this season and completed by August 1. The concern will then have some 50,000 feet of glass devoted solely to carnations. The new houses will be constructed by Michael Winandy, Rogers Park, Chicago, on the same plan as the original struc- tures, and fitted throughout with the Challenge Ventilating Apparatus. In going around the place with Super- intendent J. D. Thompson we noticed that the old plants of Mrs. Bradt were being taken up, trimmed somewhat and replanted in the benches. The experi- ment is made to secure, if possible, good early blooms and cuttings. Youn5 plants of this variety will be grown to the extent of two houses. An additional house will be devoted to the red sport of Mrs. Bradt, registered by this firm under the name of Chicago. The last lot of cuttings of Mrs. Bradt had just been potted up in 3-inch pots, two in a pot, from soil benches, having been transferred to the latter from the sand. The best stock for planting was that in 4inch pots, plunged outdoors in soil beds 4x16 feet in size, 480 plants in each bed, with an 18-inch path between the beds. There were some 40,000 of these plants, besides several thousands in a less advanced state. The firm will grow only a limited num- ber of varieties this season, about as fol- lows: Mrs. Bradt, 10,000; Chicago, 5,000; Evelina, 2,000; Mrs. James Dean, 2,000; G. H. Crane, 4,000; John Young, 4,000; General Maceo, 1,750; Gold Nug- gett, 4,000; Jubilee, 1,000; General Gomez, 250; Mrs. Frances Joost, 8,000; Argyle, 4,000; Genevieve Lord, 2,000; Flora Hill, 500; and about 2,500 two- year seedlings. It was the intention to commence planting the young stock in the benches about the first week in July. At the time of our visit Mrs. James Dean was still producing excellent blooms on fine stems. Some of the latter measured four feet in length. The cut of all varieties was still quite large for the time of year, some 3,000 blooms being marketed daily. The price ranged from one to three cents, Mrs. James Dean and Gold Nagget bring- ing the latter figure. Very careful records are kept here o each variety, as the following figures with regard to marketable blooms will show: From 3,439 plants of Mrs. Bradt, 28,515 marketable blooms were cut between October 8 and May 9; 3,355 plants Victor, October 6-June 22, 1480 The American Florist. July 22, 77,193 blooms; 1,872 plants Gold Nugget, October S-June 22, 22,'J02 blooms; 1,575 plants Flora Hill, Octo- ber S-June 22, 27,875 blooms; 1,859 plants Evelina, October 17-June 22, 44,512 blooms; 1,020 plants Mrs. Joost, October 8-June 22, 15,489 blooms; 3,876 plants Jubilee, October 8-Iune 22. 48,000 blooms; 2,949 plants Armazindy, October 8-June 22, 49,000 blooms; 843 plants Argyle, October 8-June 22, 12,000 blooms. With similar minuteness all the trans- actions of this concern — cut, sales, prices, payment, expenses, etc. — are recorded daily. It is only in this way that an exact estimate can be formed of any variety. With such details before him the grower can readily select the paying sorts at the end of the season. The con- ditions vary so considerably, however, that each grower must keep these records for himself. Oneman may succeed where another fails; the favorite variety of Boston may or may not sell in Chicago. Mr. Thompson has given up his corn business, devoting the greater part of his time to the carnation establishment. He still cultivates a large vegetable garden, however, and with the assistance of a skillful toreman, Sam Jones, has the best kinds earlier and of better quality than we remember to have seen them in this locality. The Pleasures of the Convention. Detroit is said to be the prettiest city in America and to afford a greater diversity of pleasures than any previous meeting place ot the S. A. F. To enable them to show their city to their guests and to present it in the most favorable light the Detroit Florists' Club has raised a lund of some .$1200. The first diversion of the week is planned for Tuesday afternoon, when the trolley ride will be given. No city has a finer system of electric cars than has Detroit and the route on Tuesday after- noon will lead through the most delight- ful sections of the town and suburbs. On Wednesday there will be the boat ride up the river and the dinner at the St. Clair flats. This is the piece de resist- ance of the entertainment committee. The steamer I'leasure, the finest on the river, has been chartered for the after- noon and evening. It is planned to leave the dock, at the foot of Woodward avenue, as early in the afternoon as possible, proceeding up the Detroit river and into Lake St. Clair, a pleasure trip worthy of the participation of every man in the trade, going as far as is practicable, returning to the Star Island House at 7 o'clock, where an elaborate fish dinner will be served, the entire hotel being at the service of the party. The return to the city will be made by moon- light after the feasting and speech mak- ing, and moonlight on the river is some- thing not soon forgotten. On Thursday the gunners will shoot for the Lockland trophy. The contest will take place at the fine grounds of the Pastime Gun Club, on Jefferson avenue, easily reached from Harmonic Hall by electric car. On Friday the bowlers will hold sway at the Columbia Palace alleys, where there is an opportunity for five teams to roll together. The alleys are strictly regulation and are well located, close to the convention hall. There is ample room for spectators and it is calculated that the contest can be decided in one day even if there are twenty teams. The trophy provided by Mayor Maybury STAR ISLAND HOUSE, SCENE OF THE CONVENTION DINNER. and the city officials is a fine one, a set of three pins surmounted by a ball, with a place for engraving, and will go to the team scoring the highest single game, whether or not that team wins the Evans trophy. Helpful Reminders. It is now advisable to look into the future as far as the holiday season. The ardisias will be wanted with their red berries and should be making a good growth; care must be taken of the bloom which is about forming into the berry. Oranges should be encouraged to con- tinue growth for some time, as they bloom as they grow. Primroses and cyclamen should be in pots and kept on the shift. There is still time for growing nice primulas of medium size from seed. Keep the soil moist but not saturated. Poinsettias are very desirable and require elbow room and light with moist- ure to develop large luxuriant leaves; be prepared to give them heat as soon as outside temperature falls. The agathea should be kept on the shift as you do the primulas. Callas, freesias, Romans and Harrisii should be potted, wet well and placed close together in partial shade of a tree and covered with hay. Keep the soil continually moist, but not wet, in order to induce a good growth of root, after which they may be brought into a warm house, where the roots will take up the nutriment of the soil and push into foliage. Begonias, particularly B. incarnata, should be fed, watered and given light. Start up Begonia Gloire de Lorraine and B. Socotrana. Smilax should be planted and ready to string. Mignonette seed should be sown now. One of the most satisfactory and easily grown plants for continuous bloom is the Lopezia rosea. It can be propagated now and grown the same as Asparagus Sprengerii; it hangs over in about the same way and is covered with small pink flowers. Choice plants of heliotrope are more sought after than they were and any variety that may be desirable should be cultivated in pots from now on, the prin- cipal growth of foliage to be made before the short andrainy days in the fall season. C. B. \V. New York. MIDSU.M.MER CO.NDITIONS. — HOW THE DAY PASSES WITH THE CITY FLORIST — THE COMMISSION man's CRITICIZED VACATION. — DETROIT PLANS AND PROSPECTS. — A GOOD TLME ASSURED EN ROUTE. — LOCAL NOTES. There is a dearth of news and the city florists— the few that are left to protect the premises — find but little food for gossip or speculation as they doze in the arm chair in the coolest available spot or sit on the corner of thecounter and swing their legs in Johnnie Weir fashi:,n. The wholesale establishments see a little ripple for an hour or two in the forenoon, when an occasional express wagon drives up with a collar box full of roses cut from young plants and very diminutive in form and feature. Then the Greeks form a circle around the box and explain over and over again to the proprietor the defects in the contents, that gentleman meanwhile wearing a far-away look that indicates or is intended to indicate that appeals are only wasted on him. But in the end the Greek generally gets his way; if he doesn't he goes out. Occasionally Charlie Carlin or some other worthy member of the profession who is taking his vacation, but who from force of habit cannot stay away from the neighbor- hood, drops in and descants upon Chris- tian Science, the Philippine question or the price ot summer suits on Broadway. Thus goes the day in the uptown florists' midsummer existence. Early closing is being adhered to with commendable regularity by the whole- salers. ( )ne hardly dare mention it, but it is a fact that a few of these wholesale men and their clerks are actually enjoy- ing a few days at mountain or seaside with their families. Comments on this reprehensible practice in some quarters are quite caustic and it would be a diffi- cult matter to convince some people, very rational otherwise, but positively insane on this subject, that a commission man has any right to be enjoying the good things of this life. Xevertheless, the wholesalers earn their vacation well; their work is severe mentally, beyond the comprehension of anyone who never tried it, and the insane asylums are filled with people many of whom went crazy for far j8gg. The American Florist. 1481 less cause than comes to the average commission man doing business through- out the year in the town of New York. Plans for the Detroit trip mature slowly, but the deliberation is due to the desire of the committee to make best pos- sible terms and secure greatest comfort for those who will travel in their charge and they have reason to believe that delay means a gain. In the meantime it should be understood that all parties going to the Detroit meeting, from what- ever point, are entitled to go and return for a rate of one and one-third fare. There is no compulsion to travel via the route selected by the committee, their office being only to conserve the pleasure and comfort of those who go by arrang- ing to bring as large a number together in one party as possible. That they will be able to present a very tempting pro- gramme within a few days is assured and the larder will be well stocked at little or no expense to those participating. Blaeder & Stoeven, at 252 West Twenty-third street, have dissolved and Wm. Blaeder will carry on the business. In town: Sam Goldring, Albany, N. Y. Boston. THE MARKET IMPROVES. — SPLENDID CALL FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES. — STEAMER TRADE IS EXCELLENT. — SWEET PEAS NOT OBTRUSIVE. — PLANS FOR THE CON- VENTION TRIP. — REPRESENTATIVE PARTY ASSURED. — SATURDAY EXHIBITION AT HORTICULTURAL HALL. — HYDRANGEAS A FEATURE. — NOTES AND VISITORS. The present week shows a considerable improvement in the tone of the cut flower market. A good many carnation growers have thrown out their plants, and for the present are nursing the young stock, and their hopes for next season, so when an order comes in for a mortuary design the floral artist has to "hump himself" to get the requisite material instead of sitting down in company with a fan and waiting for the goods to be forced upon him. American Beauty is beginning to assert itself once more — not as a fact, for there are no good ones in sight, but as an idea, for the telegrams from the seaside invariably demand it. Seaside orders are just beginning; it will be the last week in July before they get their pace, but, be they large or small, Ameri- can Beauty is the corner stone in every case — not the little short-stemmed stock that the young plants are everywhere producing, but the big fellows that sell va winter for a dollar apiece, but now in warm weather should be found, so the buyers think, on every wholesaler's shelf at a dollar a dozen! Gentlemen by the sad sea waves, you must wait till the plants grow. Boston is getting some good steamer trade. This little item in the business has heretofore been practically monopo- lized by big New York, but time rights all things, and now Boston has its own line of splendid trans-Atlantic steamers, and even the hitherto disdainful New Yorkers are flocking to Europe via Boston. So steamer orders we must have, and nobody objects. Sweet peas are not so obtrusive as in previous seasons. It seems as though fewer were being grown for market this year than in the past, but the dry weather may be responsible for the difference. Certain it is that the wet weather of the past iort- night has had its own injurious effect, for the stock received wet in the morning is mush by the time dinner is ready. Pond lilies are abundant, the pink ones selling moderately well, the yellow ones meeting with very Ught call and the forced, scentless white ones dead stock alongside the sweet little river native which everybody loves. Detroit is a fruitful theme for discus- sion just now, wherever the boys may chance to meet. All speak regretfully of the good old times when Boston used to send eighty or ninety representatives to a convention, but it is in the air that Detroit will attract a larger number from here than any of the recent western meet- ings. Those who have been there are ready to aver that next to Boston there is no place like Detroit, and as pocket books are fuller this season than they have been for a long time it is likely that the Hub will send a delegation of which she need not be ashamed. The arrange- ments for comfortable transportation are of the best and the opportunity to see Niagara without extra cost is also a tempting item in the programme. Last Saturday's exhibition at Horti- cultural Hall was, as usual, interesting. The entire center area of the lower hall was taken up by a row of hydrangeas in tubs, each specimen being from six to eight feet through and a mass of flowers. These were from H. Dumaresq, W. Downs gardener, as were also a collection of very fine achimenes in striking varieties. The bead plants, Nertera depressa, from Mrs. John L. Gardner, attracted much attention from visitors. In the cut flower section were handsome tuberous begonias from H. Dumaresq and E. S. Converse, hardy aquatic flowers from Mrs. J. L. Gardner and extensive collec- tions of native ferns from several exhibi- tors. Also hollyhocks from the heirs of J. S. Fay and G. F. Sylvester, hardy perennials from Rea Bros, and promis- cuous displays from several other regular contributors. James C. Clark, of Sea- wanhaka Greenhouses, Oyster Bay, N. Y., sent a new (?) sniilax, differing from the ordinary in having narrower pinnjE and more of them, similar to one grown by J. Tailby, of Wellesley, twenty-five years ago under the name of Willow Leaf smilax, but which dropped out of sight for lack of appreciation. G. de Lorraine Edgar has had some very interesting letters from his son Bob, who has gone to try a couple of years' experience with Sander, St. Albans. The young man sees the old country with bright American eyes, and his views are very entertaining. Perhaps he may have something to say to American Florist readers some day. Udo W. Poppey, employed for many years in various florists' establisments in this neighborhood, committed suicide by hanging himself at his home in Dor- chester July 20; cause, despondency over failure to find employment. In town: W. C. Egan, Egandale, 111.; Robt. Paterson, Portsmouth, N. H.; H. F. A. Lange, Worcester. Philadelphia. tradesmen in the CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE ARE NOW FREQUENTING THE SUM- MER RESORTS. — NO BUSINESS STIRRING. — CARNATIONS IN THE FIELD AT CRAIGS'. — CAMPHOR OR BRAN FOR SNAILS. — THE FIRST BULBS FROM BERMUDA. — BIG DELE- GATION FOR DETROIT IS ASSURED. Everything is moving along in mid- summer fashion. Stock taking is going on or is completed and holiday taking is now in order. W. K. Harris has a cot- tage at Ocean City, where he and his family will spend most of the summer. John Westcott's family are at Atlantic City and he has returned from a few days' fishing on Bamegat Bay, where he says the fish bit so freely that he got tired pulling them in. Atlantic City is a great Mecca for the boys these days and most of them have an extra coat of tan as a result of a visit to this famous sum- mer resort. There have been several fine rains recently which have done great good, all the outside stock bemg much refreshed. At Robert Craig & Son's their field of 80,000 carnations looks as fine as possible for the season. A large impor- tation of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine has just been received in very good condition. From advance inquiries there is certainly going to be a great demand for this plant the coming season. The cyclamen here are the best they have ever had at this season, and if all goes well with them there will not be much need for stock from other cities with its jittend- ing risk of damage in transportation. John Shellum, of Seventeenth and Tasker streets, has had some very nice gloxinias which have helped to decorate more than one store window. His stock of crotons, palms and pandanuses is coming on nicely and, in common with all the other growers, he is not anxious to dispose of much stock until fall. He says he has effectually rid himself of snails with camphor such as is used for keeping moths out of garments. By scattering this substance on the tables among the plants the snails are either killed or driven away. Another plan adopted by a mushroom grower is to place bran about on pieces of boards and go around at night and catch them. They are very fond of bran and are easily taken in this way. Both of these schemes are declared to be sure cures, so it would seem as if the snail problem has at last been solved. George C. Watson last week received his first shipment of Bennuda lilies. They are very good stock for so early in the season and should be planted at once if the flowers are wanted for the holidays. He reports the trade for fall delivery far ahead of anything he has yet experienced and predicts the coming season will be a record breaker for all concerned. The route to Detroit is still undecided, but one thing is certain, there will be two special cars if not three, and all delegates within fifty miles had better come our way and join the army under General John Westcott. Write to him at once and he will make provision for you. The journey is a long one, but the crowd will be a jolly party and will arrive at its destination all too soon. Mr. and Mrs. Frances Supoit, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Frances Supoit, Jr., sailed for Europe on July 19 to be absent sev- eral months. Visitors in town: Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, and Fred Leuthy, of Boston. K. So. ViNELAND, N. J. — The greenhouses of Richard Hewitt have been sold to S. P. Ash, who will conduct the business here- after. Sycamore, III. — E. E. Boynton, who already has an extensive place, has added to it by buying Mrs. I. N. Partridge's greenhouse. Rochester, N. Y. — A local paper advo- cates the holding of a big horticultural fair here at the time of the Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo. Meciianicsville, Pa. — The green- houses of B. Michener are now under the management of Andrew Case and exten- sive repairs are being made. 1482 The American Florist. July 22^ Sabsciiption, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those In the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate, 8100 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Fogltion Gnaranteed. Discounts, 6 times Spercent; IStimes, 10 percent; 2« times, 20 per cent; 62 times, 30 per cent Cover space sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. The AdvertlslDK Department of the Arfbrican Florist Ib for Florists. Seedsmen, Nurserymen, and dealers In wares pertaining to those lines Only. O'dert lor less than one-hall inch loace not accepted. Advertisements must reach ns by Wednesday to se- 0 are Insertion In the Issue for the followlnK Saturday. Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. Plan now to attend the S. A. F. con- vention at Detroit, August 15— IS. The Henry A. Dreer Co., Philadelphia, has been awarded the annual contract lor bulbs and plants for Schenlev Park, Pittsburg, on a bid of ?1,873.2'5. The Highland Park contract goes to W. C Beckert, Allegheny, Pa., For $735.02. " The Springfield, Mass., sweet pea show, reports Secretary W. F. Gale, of _the Hampden County Horticultural Soci- ety, has been postponed until August 1 and 2, the rains having damaged the blooms throughout that section. Europeans are experimenting with hot water as a fungicide and insecticide. The vi-ater, it is said, heated to 140° F., has been applied to some plants without injury to them, but with detriment to the insects and fungi. The remedy may be worth trying, but care should be taken to test it thoroughly befor« it is employed to any large extent. Chicago to Detroit. We understand that the Chicago trans- portation committee has arranged to travel to theconventionoverthe Wabash R. R. The rate will be one and one-third fare, on the certificate plan. Full par- ticulars as to trains, etc., will appear next vreek. Greenhouse Building. Cleveland, O.— Jas. Eadie, rebuild range of houses. Woodside. N. Y. — R. Dreyer, two houses 20x150. West Hoboken, N. J — Ernst G. Asmus, range of eleven rose houses. Carlton Hill, N. J.— Julius Roehrs range of five houses. Wauwatosa, Wis. — Alex. Klokner, car- nation house 40x150. Providence, R. I. — T. O'Connor, two houses; Jno. Macrae, two houses. Arlington. R. I. — Wm. Hay, propagat- ing house 12x160. Adamsdale. R. I — Chas. Bellows, car- nation house 23x100. Little Falls, N. Y.— J. O. Graham, one rose house. Morton Grove, 111. — Paul Kreismann, two carnation houses 20x100. Maywood, 111.— Henry Wehrman, two houses 24x100. Milwaukee. — H. Koerner. two houses. So. Sudbury, Mass. — H. N. Eaton, car- nation house 30x160. Bloomington, 111. — A. Washburn & Son, house 20x140. W. T. Hempstead, rebuilding range. Champaign, 111. — Thos. Franks, rebuild range. Omaha, Neb. — P. Paulson, house 20x135. Peterson Bros., house 20x100. Hotels in Detroit. Rooms. Rates. Cadillac 200 $3.00 to $3.50 Am. Russell House.. ..200 3.00 to 3.50 Am. Griswold 100 2.00 to 3 00 Wayne 150 2.00 to 2.50 Am. 1 00 to 2.00 Eu. Normandie 50 2.00 to 2 50 Am. Barclay 50 1.50 to 2 00 Eu. Oriental (men) 100 1.00 to 150 Eu. Franklin 100 1..J0 Am. St. Clair Metropole The Trade Exhibit at "Detroit. The trade exhibit at the Detroit con- vention promises to be the largest in the history of the S. A. F. In fact it is already assured that its dimensions are to be limited only by the size of Harmonic Hall, for all the space is reserved except the stage and a part of one table on the floor. Over $500 in exhibitors' fees are assured. So great has been the call for space that the original plans for the exhibit have been abandoned and Superin- tendent Rackham has apportioned all the available room among the trade seekers, even to the central space origi- nally intended for a display by the Detroit Florists' Club. In the subjoined list of those who have secured space will be found many familiar names and some unaccustomed ones; Bayersdorfer & Co., are to be the largest exhibitors. Every class of goods will be represented. Here is the list as it stood July 17: L. B. Brague, Hinsdale, Mass.; J. D Carmody, Evansville, Ind; E. H. Cush- man, Euclid, Ohio; Ellis & Pollworth Milwaukee, Wis.; J, G. Esler, Saddle River N. J. ; Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, O. Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond Ind.; C. D. Ball, Holmesburg, Philadel phia; Siebrecht & Son, New Rochelle, N. Y.; E. Hippard, Youngstown, O. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia; H. Bayers dorfer & Co., Philadelphia; N. F. Mc- Carthy, Boston, Mass; Flower City Plant Food Co., Rochester; Dayton Fruit Tree Label Co , Dayton, O.; S. P. Conkling, Detroit, Mich.; Dayton Paper Novelty Co., Dayton, 0.; A. Hupprich, Detroit, Mich.; Ionia Pottery Co., Ionia, Mich.; Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago; Geo. Wittbold, Chicago; H. N. Wilcox, Detroit, Mich.; H. Papworth, New Orleans, La.; Detroit Flower Pot Manu- factory, Detroit, Mich.; Edwards «& Docker, Philadelphia; Geo. M. Garland, Chicago; Florists Supply Co., Tona- wonda, N. Y.; Robert Craig & Son, Philadelphia; E. H. Hunt, Chicago; C. Eisele, Philadelphia; Michel Plant and Bulb Co., St. Louis, Mo. Malformed Lilium Candidum. Ed. .^m. Florist: — I enclose herewith a sample stalk of Lilium candidum with a malformed bloom. A row of two dozen plants all produced the same results. W'hat is the cause and what the remedv? D.' The terminal bud of the Lilium candi- dum stem received for examination has been killed in some way. It may have died from lack of proper nourishment from the bulb and roots or by excessive fumigation, or something of this kind. More information as to the behavior and treatment of the plants would be required for a more accurate diagnosis of the trouble. There is no evidence in the specimen received that the buds were killed by insects or fungi. A. F. Woods. From Boston to Delroit. Arrangements have been made whereby those who so desire may travel together on special buffet sleeping car from Bos- ton. The train selected is the "Conti- nental Limited," leaving Boston at 11 a. m. Monday, August 14, due in Detroit Tuesday at 7 a. m. The route is via Fitchburg K. R. to Rotterdam Junction, West Shore to Utica, New York Central to Buffalo and Wabash R. K. to Detroit. Connecting train leaves Worcester at 11:45 a. m. Monday. It is hoped that the New York party will arrange to con- nect with the Boston party at Rotterdam Junction. The fare is one and one-third lull rate for round trip from all points, vyhich makes the Boston rate $22 exclu- sive of sleeping car berths. Meals will be provided for all passengers on the Boston car without charge. Stopover allowed at Niagara Falls both going and coming. Those who intend to go with the Boston party are requested to communicate with Wm. J. Stewart. Begonia Socotrana. Ed. Am. Florist:— Will you please give instructions as to the best way to grow Begonia Socotrana? I had some last year, potted the bulbs about August 1, and thej- were not quite in full bloom at Christmas. It ought to make an excel- lent flowering plant for Christmas if it may be had in full bloom at that time. Kindly give all the details, as to soil, right time to pot, temperature to be grown in summer, autumn and winter, and oblige. A Reader. [Drying ofl the roots is the most important factor in the cultivation of this plant. When the leaves begin to fade, after the flowering period, water should be gradually withheld until the stems and leaves fall away. The pots should then be stood on a dry greenhouse shelf, where the roots can be kept per- fectly dry and have every advantage of light without direct exposure to summer sunshine until potting time in August or September. Strong tubers potted August 1 will produce plants in full bloom at Thanksgiving; potted September 1 the plants can be had at their best by Christ- mas. The plants should always have abundance of light, but it is necessary that they be slightly shaded from direct sunshine until the middle of September or thereabouts. A compost of two parts each of good fibrous loam and leaf mould to one of sand has given verj' satisfactory results. Potting material of a richer character produces luxuriant foliage at the expense of flowers. When the plants commence to bloom, weak liquid manure may be applied once a week with advan- tage. At no time should plants or tubers be exposed to a temperature lower than 45° Fahrenheit. In the growing season a temperature ranging from 55° to 60° is best. A temperature of 98° will not injure the dry roots. — Ed.] The American Carnation Society. The following circular has been addressed to the members of the above society, dated Lancaster, Pa., Julv 15, 1899: Fellow Member: Wednesday, August 16, in the meeting room of the S. A. F. at Detroit, Mich., there will be held a meeting of the executive committee of this society. The object of the meeting is to arrange a programme for our next annual meeting in Buffalo and prepare a schedule of premiums for the exhibition. All members of the societv are invited to i8gg. The American Florist. 1483 be present and give their views on the above subjects; those who cannot attend the meeting are invited to present their ideas to the secretary in writing and they will be given due attention. There are a few members in arrears for dues; this is a last and final notice of the same. I'nless they are paid at once all such names will be dropped from the rolls. The following scale has been adopted for judging carnations in all the classes at our next exhibition and it will be well lor all members and intending exhibitors to familiarize themselves with this scale so that they can have their exhibitscome up to its requirements. It will be noticed that there is no provision for judging plants and as a consequence there will be no need to exhibit a plant in order to secure a certificate of merit as heretofore. The scale is: Color 25 Size 20 Stem 20 Form 15 Substance 10 Fragrance 5 Calyx 5 Total 100 Albert M. Herr, Secretary. W. P. Craig, President. Chicaeo. CITY TRADE HAS DROPPED TO NOTHING. — SHIPPING ORDERS CREATE A SEMI-OCCAS- IONAL STIR.— NO OVER SUPPLY EXCEPT SWEET PEAS. — FLORISTS' CLUB TO MAKE A SECOND PILGRIMAGE. — BUDLONG'S PROLIFIC BEAUTIES.— ROMAN GOES TO JOLIET. — VARIOUS NOTES. There is nothing doing in the florists' line in Chicago just now. The retailers are either sitting idle or are finding recreation at the various near by resorts, while the wholesalers have so little to do that they are open to any kind of a proposition which does not require too great an exertion. There is not much stock coming in, fortunately, so that the slight demand occasioned by a shipping order here and there and the usual and never ending funeral job keeps the market pretty well cleaned up. Sweet peas are the only glut, but of them there are now tens of thousands too many and they go at whatever one can be induced to offer, constituting the fakirs' chief stock in trade. Roses are steady at $3 to $4 with Beauties at $2 50 a dozen. Carna- tions range from 50 cents to $1 with fancies going a bit higher. The Florists' Club will make its second excursion of the season to Heim Bros., Blue Island, next Wednesday, July 26. Everybody is invited The party will take the South Side Elevated road from the Randolph street station at 10 a. m. to Sixty-third street and Snuth Park avenue, where specially provided trolley cars will be in waiting at 11 o'clock to convey the delegation, doubtless a large one, to Heim Bros.' grove at Blue Island, where there will be many pleasurable doings. J. A Budlong has a very heavy crop of Beauties on just now on the old plants which he carried over. The plants were cut back to about ten inches when benched in the new houses May 15. They are now up to two feet and every shoot has a bud. This was the first time that early planting has been tried in this establishment and it is very satis- factory except that the flowers are not as good as they would be if they did not come until after the weather has cooled off a bit. Henry Roman, who worked for John Schoepfle, 884 Bissell street, and who was arrested because of a well-laid scheme to make way with Schoepfle and secure his property on a forged bill of sale, was sentenced to the penitentiary last Friday. E. E. Pieser has returned to town from the first period of his vacation, spent at West Baden, and will remain on duty long enough to let his assistants, Scottie and Kohlbrand, catch a breath of country air. Charles Held has rented his green- houses to John Farquharson for a term of years. Ill health compelled him to take this step. He will go to southern California to recuperate. A great many gladioli are now coming in. McKellar & Winterson have large shipments daily. Arnold Ringier and wife contemplate spending a vacation of two weeks along the Mississippi. Victor Weimann, of Madison, Wis., is spending a few weeks in town with his son. Recent visitors: J. E. Yeats, Cham- paign, 111.; Roland Morrill, Benton Harbor, Mich.; Samuel Murray, Kansas City, Mo. OBITUARY. FRANK KOEBLER. On the morning of July 19 the body of Frank Koebler was found in North Park, Oshkosh, Wis. Death is believed to have resulted from natural causes. ADOLPH SCHNELL. Adolph Schnell, Brooklyn, N. Y., died Sunday, July 16, afier a prolonged illness. The deceased was held in high esteem and at the funeral there were many floral tokens, the most elaborate being from the neighboring florists. |. H. BRUMBY. The demise July 13 of J. H. Brumby is chronicled. Mr. Brumby is well known in the trade, having up to about a year ago been connected with the Twin City Floral Company at Benton Harbor, Mich. Since then he has been in charge of the estate of F.C.Austin at Harvey, 111. Poor health prompted him to take a vacation recently, but evidently the step was too long delayed. SITUATIONS. WANTS. FOR SALE. AdvertiaemeDts ander cbls bead wllJ be Inserted at the rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) each Inser- tion. Casb must accompany order. Plant advs. not admitted under this bead. Every paid subscriber to the AMERICAN Florist SITUATION WANTBD-By No. 1 man as (oreman, iburou^hly competent In all dHpanments: mar- ried, nu family; temperate. Hl^bem references P O aox:i2-l Munhnll. Pa. WlTUATlON WANTBIJ— A tburouRbly competent O m .u In all departments detjlres a posltl. n an tore- man; private place preferred. tllKbest references. ABC, care American Florist. SlTUAl'iu.v WANTHU— By a G, tmaii. 2S years, slntjle; 14 years' experience In general K'eebbuuse wort, rosec curnatloos and "mums Klrslc ass refer- ences Address (iER.MAN K..ohist, No. lOO Iillh St . rsrooklyu. N Y W^ w^ Krow Am. Beauties EINHKH<; tJB08 lIm8(i Ave . mciKO. WAN 1 KO— YuuriR mttD tor Ke eral wurk In green- bousea. Addrene, Btatlugwutie-' expect d wliii boaid. Box 677, Peoria, 111. W^ W^ q; state wages wanted; WANFEO AT ONCE-A good all ar. und florlat. single m n. one who Is willing t<» wo k State wages expected with board. Reference- Address PERMAXBNT. Care American Florist. W^ W ANTED— Florist, competent togrow for cut flow- ers and bedding p ants, State nationality and "' per moi.ib board and loflg- W^ Must be up In pot plants and design w rk Must be thorougbly reliable, conipetent and (-tendy. Apply at VAUGdAN's Seed Stoke, Chicago WaNTED-A good, honest, steady man to take cbargM of gree^houBes. Mu-t beagood -rower and deslirner and temperate. Also able tn take tele- ph ne ordera Good place for right party. Refer- ences requi'cd Address .J KrLi EK, 8 Grove St.. FUchburg, Mass. W^ J T LovETT Itt e Sliver, N. J. W^ establishment where a general plant and retail busi- ness I* done. Musi be able to make up dweigns. to grow plants a d wall on customers If r* quired. A man who will make himself intwre ted In such a posi- tion may state wagts and app y to Z. care American Florist. T) RWNT-Wlth view to buying, small commercial pUc*; ' o fortune pnid for uld worthi. bb stock East pr f rred K.nekgv earn Am Florist. TO Lb;T— Six vlIL>SFRnM rtoSlON FLOWER MAR- KKT: l-our commercial greej'bouHHB andgaiden Close to depot at i entr 1 St Men. Mats, on West Roxbury branch R R R' nt J15 Apply n premises. electric cars pass the offitie count of retlr ment. Aatirees I-'i.orist. ^l'l. 00 Meteor 3.00® B.OO Kalserln 3 00® 8.00 NIphetos, Perle 2.00® 5.00 Carnations, abort stems 50® 1 00 long " 1.00® 1.60 Lily of the valley 3 00® 4 00 Smllax 15 00 Adlamum 75® 1 OO Hardy ferns .25 SweetPeas., LonRlflorums 6.00® 8.00 Asters 1 OO® 2 60 Gladioli 4.00®10.00 ROSES CARNATIONS p VALLEY EERNS GALAX and IVY LEAVES and all kinds of Seasonable Elowers in Stock. Headquarters yWestefln / Pci\i\sylvai\ia./, We get daily new I customers because we have the reputation that all orders are punctually filled. WM. F. KASTING & GO/Se^r^' Wholsale Florists. 444 sixth ave. I.ONO IJISTANCE TELEPHONE 21(85. All kinds of Florists Supplies & Wire Designs on hand. C^"ConBlgiiments of good stock solicited. GOING TO The Detroit Convention OF THE Society of American Florists, AUGUST 15-18, 1899. Be sure and purchase your tickets from Chicago and the west via the Grand Trunl( Raiiway System. First-class accommodations and quick ser- vice. Rate one and one-third fare, on cer- tificate plan, making round trip rate from Chicago to Detroit CQ 7A and Return V7.iV For furtht-r particulars apply to J. H. BURGIS. C. p. & T. Agent, 249 Clark St., cor. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago. Depot ; Dearborn Station, cor. Polk and Dearborn Sts. Do the American Florist a small favor. Mention the paper when writing adver- tisers. I ....AN.... ! Indispensable Adjunct To a successful wholesale business is an up-to-date, accurate, complete Trade Directory. Such a book, 359 pages, con- taining the name and address of every florist, nurseryman and seedsman in America, will be mailed from this office on receipt of $2.00. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. i8gg. The American Florist. 1485 800.000 CUT FLOWERS We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and CARNA- TIONS. We are headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., - CHICAGO. Until further no'ice we will close at 5:30 P. M weel 12 1.00 HETEOR per 100, 3.00 to 4.00 BRIDESHAID " 3.00to 4.00 BRIDE " 3.00to 4.00 PERLE " e.OOto 3.00 CARNATIONS " 1.00 to 1.50 Quotations subject to change without notice. All other stock at lowest market prices, k days, and noon on Sundays and Holidays. ^1 iWMiMiiiM-^mHiidHMiiMWiiiMiHmMMiiiMMiiMiiiiJWM' Tm McKCLLAR & WINTCRSON, Wholesale Florists. j*.^tj*jtCONSIGNMENTS SOU.dTED.J^JtJ^J' 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, - OHIC^GO. We Have the OUR SPEClALTffiS: LARGEST WHOLESALE ORCHIDS, HIGH-GRADE ROSES, House in Chicago. CAR^ATIO^S and VIOLETS. ^Full Line FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Seeds. Bulbs. Hardy Stock. .WWWWMWWW 1. Q. PRINCE S CO. Wholesale Goi; Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Asenta for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attentlOB paid to shipping orders. 76 & 78 Wabasli Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. in 416 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. GonBlgnjnents Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. Do not forget to say "saw your ad. in the American Florist" when corre- sponding with advertisers Wbol^ale power/\arKgfe CHICAOO. July 21. BOBes, Beantr, 24 Inch "20 " " ' \\ \\ ^^ W '.'. ! 8 " " ' 2.50 2.00 1.50 1 25 1.00 Brtdeamald .... 3 00® 4.00 1 00 .w m Benthey&Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Gommisslon Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ^^"Consignments solicited 19-21 RANDOLPH ST n I C AG O Tell them where you saw the ad. E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- CUT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Qo Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Cut Flowers GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALL ^ Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash- ington St., Chicago. Write for special gnotatlons on large orders. WHOLESALE GROWER OF ROSES. DEALER rN CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO, ILL Wholesale Florists. J.B.DEAMUD WABASH AVE.i-niCAUU. E. C. AMLINQ Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, W. S. ilEFFRON, Mgr. ....CHICAOO. KENNIGOTT BROS. GO. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. 42-44 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY. WIETOR BROS. srCCESSORS TO ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO. Wholesale Growers ol GUT FLOWERS 51 WABASH AVENUE, Headquarters ....CHICAGO For American Beauties. Mention American Florist. 1486 The American Florist. July 22, Samuel 8. Pennoek, Wholesale Florist, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. DURING THE SUVIMER MONTHS. COMMENCING JULY 3rd. WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:30 A. M. TO 6:00 P. M. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. Wholesale Depot for all Florists* Supplies. BOSTON... ^ FLOWERS E>rlo^ Heists zxi^Lll^d. e-T IBroxxifleld St., :BOSTO:Pf, JVI^^SS. CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' """Tos'T'S'ii' ^t^. '*""• WELCH BROS., Proprietors. Conaignments from regular growers assigned 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. Wholesale Florists, Always on HancL CARNATIONS. BRtDESMAIDS. BRIDES. JOBBERS IN '^FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 84 Hawley Street. BOSTON. Strings 10 feet long, 50 CENTS. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. Mention American Florist. H.G.BERNING Wholesale riorist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... J322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, 27 S. 11th St.. Telephone 63-64. PniLADELPIIIA. Orders by mnii, telegrapli or telephone will receive prompt attention. ConBlgnmenta of good Btocb eollclled. THE WABASH R. R. COMPANY The Short and Quick Line between the East and West connecting Buffalo, Detroit and Toledo with Chicago, St. Louis, Ean- las City and Omaha. The Wabash is the Only Line running •leeping cars and chair cars (free) between Buffalo and St. Louis and Kansas City. Through sleeping cars between New York and Boston and St. Louis and Chi- cago run every day. For further information apply to the nearest Railroad Ticket Agent, or to H. B. McCLELLAN. G. E. A.. 387 Broadway. New York City, J. D. McBEATH. N. E. P. A.. 6 State Street. Boston, Mats. G. 8. CRANE. Gnn. Past. & Tkt. Aat.. St. Louis. Mo. -It your.. Business Methods are right you can make a profit on an advertisement here. Wbolfjale power/\arK?i5 PHILADELPHIA, July 19. BoaeB.Tea. 2 00® 4.00 •• extra 4 CO® 5(0 Beauty, ertra 15 00®2U.0O flrsts 8C:0i(.1200 eeconda 2. Oil® li.OO Carnations 50(s> 1.00 fancy 1 00(s. 1 60 Lily of the vauey 3 no® 4 00 Sweet Peaa 3.00® 3 00 AsparaKUB 50 00 Bmllax 16.0()®20.(0 Adlantum 1 . 00 B08T0N, July 19. BOBei, Beauty, select 15.00@25 00 ordinary 600®1U00 Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 2.00® 0 00 Carnations, ordinary 20® 50 fancy 1 00® 1 60 Lily of the valley 2.00® 3.00 Sweet Pens 10® .26 Corutlower 2j@ 50 Bmllax 8.00®10.00 Asparagus 60.00 :^^ve5TER** 'y.^ YORK GIVE US A TRIAL.!' WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Ufll C VRCTIMft Wholesale Com- ffllli ri IVflOIIIIUi mission Florist, 481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire DeslKns. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET, 1 ST. LOUIS, MOo ^FA complete line of Wire Deslg^nB. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3J34 OUve Street, ,^ ,^ ,^ St. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. Mention Tha American Florist. Milton W. Woodroffe & Co. Successor to WM. C. SMITH, Wholesale Florist, 1604 LUDLOW STREET, 'Phone i-il~m-A. PHILADELPHIA. Coiisls;uir)eiit8 Solicited. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, 17 N. JUNIPER STREET. ''°''%'SSir^^. PHILADELPHIA, PA. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S COLOR CHART iB now accepted as the standard In preparlnK color descriptions, by many foreign houses as well &8 In America. PRICE 15 CENTS POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO . ^77 Daarborn St. Chicago Geo. y\. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South nth Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. LonK Distance 'Phone l-41-'26 D. Consignments of Roses, Carnations. Violets solicited. SHIPPING LABELS a \ -Cut Flowers \ Printed in two colors on gummed J fiaper; vour card, etc.. in black and S eaf adopted by ih ■ S. ,\. F. in red. f Vcrv ill tractive. Price per 500. $-2.86; C per lOUIl, $^.50. Send for samples 1 ILECTRO or THIS LFAF, POSTPAID, $1.29. S American Florist Co., C ^ CHICAQO. / i8gg. The American Florist. 1487 BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS. Top Grade LILY OF THE VALLEY and METEORS, for summer shipments. Extra Carnations. New Telephone No. 19!)« MadlsoQ N. M. A. HART, Commission "'?n''" Cut Flowers, 44 >/VEST 29th street. NEyN YORK OITY. THE HEST MARKET IN NEW TOBK. 'Phone 325 Madison Square. rord Bros... at fe?e Wholesale Florists 111 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. Consignments Solicited. Phone, 1.57 Madison Sq. M ^^ I 0^ -mw For Summer Use in \J ^ I ^ 2^ Cold Storage Leaves Write the IXTRODUCEH HARLAN P. KELSEY. 1106 Tremont BIdg., BOSTON, MASS. Mention American Ftorlst, ♦n ♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦ j ELECTROS... 4, f For Catalogue Purposes. 1 X \X/E have a large assortment of ^ ^ " strictly high- class halftones of a X which we can supply electros suitable A X for catalogue illustration. If you need X X anything in this way. state your re- ▲ X quirements and we will submit I roofs ▲ X of the illustrations in stock ▲ ♦ Pricelor cash only 15 cents per square inch. ♦ t THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., ♦ ♦ 324 Dtarborn St., CHICAGO. J ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ 1488 The American Florist. July 22^ The gEEB Tm£>e. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. ALBXANDEK RODGERS. Pres ; ALBERT McCUL- LOUGH. VIce-PrPB ; 8. V. WiLLARi), Wetbersfleld, Conn., Sec'y and Treas. Lem Bowen is home again after an enjoyable European trip. R. J. Trumbull, of Trumbull & Beebe, San Francisco, passed through Chicago this week on his way home. Clucas & BoDDiNGTON, of New York, owing to increase of business, have been compelled to move to more commodious quarters at 342 West Fourteenth street. Chicago.— C. R. Root, with Barteldes & Co., Denver, Colo., passed through this city en route to his old home in New York state, where he purposes to spend four weeks. The pumping house, tank and other buildings, valued at $2500, were de- stroyed by fire at W. W. Rawson's estab- lishment at Arlington, Mass., on the night of July 20. St. Paul.— L. L. May has just returned from an inspection trip to Sturgeon Bay, Wis. He reports the pea crop in that section as looking very fine and antici- pates a large yield. Nels a. Swenson, who has been in the employ of S. F. Leonard for the past nine years, is going into the onion set busi- ness at Glenview, 111. He expects to harvest his crop in two weeks. California Notes. Chas. P. Braslan has returned from his eastern trip. J. Agnews has returned after a trip through Arizona. T. C. Rhoutzan, of the McClure Seed Co., has been appointed an agricultural commissioner. C. Sloan, of D. L. Sloan & Son, was married June 27 to Miss Westhal, of Palo Alto. Among recent visitors were A. H. Hard- ing, of the Portland Seed Co., Portland, Ore.; H. N. Hammond, Decatur, Mich.; J. E. Northrup, of Minneapolis, Minn., and H. F. Michel, of Philadelphia, Pa. Meteor. At Burpee's Trial Grounds. Owing to the extremely hot season the sweet peas, which usually are in their full glory at this season— early in July— are only now showing scattered bloom, except Burpee's Earliest of All, which is already nearly out of bloom, and several of the Cupids, now in full flower. The latter thrive best in hot, dry seasons. All the fall sown sweet peas have been in fine bloom for fully five weeks past, but of course these are only the best standard varieties and do not include the intro- ductions of this year. The same hot, dry weather has interfered with the progress of many other crops, although tomatoes from the field were picked July 4. All nasturtiums, both tall and dwarf, are in splendid shape. Candytuft of all varieties is also better than it has been for several seasons, while the fields of phlo.x are just coming into full bloom. Of the finer seeds grown in greenhouses and hotbeds tuber- ous rooted begonias are making a good show, as are also Lemoine's heliotrope and several strains of coleus and fibrous rooted begonias. Gloxinias are just beginning to bloom freely, and the growth is of such a character as to insure good roots. Pittsburg. funeral orders are now the bulk of the business. — no material change in cut flower prices.— florists' club announces a low fare to the con- vention.— a business change and other matters of interest. There is no change in cut flower prices since last report and business has now assumed a summer aspect, very little being done outside of the funeral work. Palms play the most prominent part in funeral decorations. It is getting so now that everybody wants palms, and the present prices are very low. Con- sidering that the plants remain away from thirty-six to forty-eight hours with little or no water, coming back in poor condition, the florist gains very little after allowing the funeral director his commission. Really, he is oftener loser and I would suggest that the florists come together and arrange higher rates for such work. The Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists' and Gardeners' Club held a meeting in the rooms of the Pittsburg Cut Flower Co. on 'July 13. The rate quoted for round trip tickets to Detroit, good for sixty days, is $8.50. Outsiders wishing to join can secure tickets at same rate by applying to club secretary, T. P. Lang- hans. Another meeting will be held August 10, when all final arrangements will be complete. A new member was proposed at last meeting, Oscar Hyde. J. B. Ferguson has purchased the store and two greenhouses, 24x130, of Gibbs & Sunshine 5515 Fifth avenue. His son Oscar, is in charge of same, handling cut flowers and decorative plants of all kinds. He contemplates adding to his plant, on Lang avenue, a new boiler and several new houses for palms, other decorative and bedding plants. I. S. Crall, of Alonongahela, Pa., con- templates erecting five new greenhouses, each eighty-five feet long for roses and carnations. Hughes & Hacke, one of our most prominent dry goods houses, have added a floral department. Hugo Stoehr formerly with F. Welfer, of Liberty Market, is in charge. G. O. Omaha. BUSINESS QUIET.— MUCH BUILDING IN PROG- RESS. — MANY GROWERS REMODELING RANGES.— HORTICULTURE AT THE EXPO- SITION GROUNDS.— NOTES AND COMMENTS. The dog days are here and there is no business save an occasional funeral order and now and then a decoration for a late wedding. Good stock is scarce, especially roses. There is considerable building in prog- ress. At Council Bluffs J. F. Wilcox has torn down nearly all his old houses pre- paratory to rebuilding. P. Paulson has a house 20x135 under construction. Peterson Bros, are finishing a house 20x100. Hess & Swoboda have just planted three recently completed houses. J. Falconer has repaired the recent dam- age by hail. Louis Henderson has remod- eled and planted his range. The landscape work at the Greater American Exposition is completed and Mr. Ulrich and his assistant, R. Unger, have done wonders. They have used large quantities of palms and tropical plants, some of them magnificent speci- mens. The bowlers have engaged the alleys at Krug Park, where the big contest was rolled last August and are hard at work, striving to emulate those St. Louis fel- lows. They will be at Detroit. Mrs. B. Hass, whose serious illness was reported, has passed awav. The funeral was held July 15 and the"florists expressed their sympathy for their com- rade by attending in a body. R. Mohr, of St. Louis, is visiting his parents here. Grippe. Detroit. TRADE VERY GOOD IN THE CONVENTION CITY.— FUNERAL WORK KEEPS THINGS MOVING BUSILY.— ASMAN & DUNN TO BE NICELY SITUATED.— PERSONAL JOTTINGS IN THE TRADE. Summer business has never been better in Detroit than during the past few weeks. Breitmeyer reports the June trade to have been the best since the halcyon days of 1893 and July is holding up unprecedentedly well. Sullivan, Schroeter, Taepke and others all join in the pleasant report. Of course the bulk of the business now is funeral work but there is no stock going to waste. Roses are in keeping with the season, no better and no worse than is usual in July, but carnations go to sleep so quickly that the store people are in constant trouble over them. Boston fern is one of the best selling plants in the market here. Be- gonia Gloire de Lorraine has not yet made its appearance. Asman & Dunn have the bars up for their new range, replacing the houses crushed in the great storm a few weeks ago. The catastrophe almost discour- aged them for the moment and their loss will be in the thousands of dollars but when the new houses are up they will be much better situated than ever and in a position to go on making money. Their new structures will contain benches, solid beds being the rule in this vicinity. Frank Holznagle reports his carnations in the field so large that he will either have to plant them in or top them again. It has been a remarkably good growing season. Stephen Taplin has not yet fully recov- ered from his recent accident. Hereports the spring trade the best in his many years experience. G. H. Taepke has been obliged to post- pone his departure for his summer's out- ing until July 24. Phil. Breitmeyer has joined his wife, an old Philadelphia girl, who has been visit- ing in the City of Brotherly Love for several weeks. Harry Balslcy and a trio of friends started Tuesday for Duluth by boat, ex- pecting to be absent eight days. Springfield, 111. Paradoxical though it may seem, the dull season is rather a busy one with the florists here. There is hardly an estab- lishment but will undergo some improve- ments. Louis Unverzagt will soon com- mence building two or three more houses and H. L. Phelps intends making quite a few improvements about his place. Old benches will be replaced and things in general will assume a renovated appear- ance. Brown & Canfield will be right "in it" in so far as choice stock for the coming season is concerned. Their American Beauties, P.rides, Bridesmaids and Perles promise to take place in the front rank. As to carnations, there is scarcely a seed- ling of note of recent introduction but what will be grown here. Belle Miller reports a splendid season, the demand for the stock shipped to the St. Louis market, increasing from year to year. Homo. i8gg. The American Florist. i489 f OR THE FALL TRADE You Need a Copy of the New Edition ^OF THE^ American Florist Company's TRADE DIRECTORY ^OF nORISTS, NIRSERYMCN AMD SEEDSMEN OF THE= United States and Canada, ARRANGED BOTH BY States and Post Offices AND ALL NAMES Alphabetically. 'yHE BOOK also contains corrected lists of the Cemeteries, Superintendents of Parks and Public Gardens, and Florists' Clubs and Horticultural Societies, with the names and addresses of their o{h\(ii,t%.J'J-J-J-J-.^J^J-J''J-JiJ-Ji PRICE, $2.00; IN FLEXIBLE LEATHER, $3.00. AMERICAN fLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn Street, = = CHICAGO, ILL. ^MMmfmmmmmmmmwmmimmmmmmwmmmimmxmxmmmmmi 1490 The American Florist. July 22, The IJluRSERY TRstiE. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Henry Wallis, Wellston, Mo., is enthusiastic over the Hicks grape. Apple growing is becoming a profita- ble and popular industry in Montana. Jacob W. Manning has been fort/-five years in the nursery business at Reading, Mass. A. & E. Connor have purchased the Stanbra & Brown nursery at Humboldt, Iowa. Downing & Morris, nurserymen at Clinton, Ind., have dissolved partnership, Mr. Morris retiring to start a new nur- sery. Inspection under the California law furnishes much excellent matter to the coast newspapers, but it isn't the ideal system, nevertheless. The Georgia State Horticultural Soci- ety of which P. J. Berckmans is president and L. A. Berckmans treasurer, will hold its twenty-third annual session at Tallu- lah Falls, Ga., August 2 and 3. Joseph Davis, president of the Frank- lin Davis Nursery Co , Baltimore, believes there will be a general and heavy advance on all nursery stock for next season. His firm has one order for 45,000 peach trees to be delivered this fall. In view of the fact that the space for a display of nursery stock at the Paris Exposition ii restricted, it is suggested that sets of photographs be sent to G. B. Brackett, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C, to be forwarded by him to Paris. Southern Nurserymen's Association. On Wednesday, August 2, there will be a meeting of a committee of southern nurserymen at Chattanooga, Tenn., to draft a constitution and by-laws for The Southern Nursery Association, the pre- liminary steps in the organization of which were taken when the national association was in session in Chicago in June. The following are the officers chosm for the organization: President, N. W. Hale, Knoxville, Tenn.; vice-presi- dent, W. D. Griffing, Macclenney, Fla.; secretary and treasurer, Amos Newson, Nashville, Tenn. San Francisco. TRADE VERY yUIET AT TBEEND OF A VERY GOOD SEASON. — SWEET PEA NOTES — CARNATIONS PLENTIFUL AND ROSES POOR. — EXPERIMENTERS VISIT BURBANK. — MANY JOTTINGS OF THE DOINGS OF PEOPLE WELL KNOWN ON THE COAST. Trade is very quiet of late, in fact there is nothing doing. However, the retailers and growers are not in a bad mood because of the fact that trade last season was good; from a shipping standpoint it could not have been better and shipping lasted longer this season than it has for several years past. Sweet peas are now past their prime. They were hardly as good this season as last on account of the drought in the early growing season. The newer kinds sold very well, especially Lady Mary Currie, Salopian, Queen Victoria, The Bride and Lady Nina Balfour. There are a few excellent nov- elties to be sent out this year. Just a few of them were tried in the San Francisco market and all sold readily. Lilies have been scarce, especially good longifloruuis and auratums. There will be plenty of rubrum and album. Violets are looking badly, owing to the extreme heat and absence of moist weather. Carnations are very plentiful, chiefly Scott, Portia and Flora Hill. Roses are poor, but as there is practically no call for them at all the quality is not taken into considera- tion. Golden rod is coming in and selling fairly well. Asters have also made their appearance. A. Boland has been appointed superin- tendent of the magnificent Flood estate at Menlo. This property was recently deeded to the University of California by Miss J. Flood and is intended to be used as an agricultural college. During the recent convention of experi- ment station authorities a day was devoted to a visit to the grounds of Luther Burbank at Sebastopol and the professors were delighted with what they saw. E. Serveau, of Serveau Bros., has bought quite an extensive farm at Menlo Park. Mr. Serveau and family will spend the summer there. Jos. Carbone, formerly of the firm of Carbone & Monti, is now with Martin & Forbes at Portland, Oregon. The Santa Clara County Floral Society held its annual outing and picnic July 9 at Alum Rock, near San Jose. E. W. McLellan & Co. are adding two large rose houses to their plant at Burlingame. Waldo Rohnert, the seed grower, was a recent visitor, as also was J. Agnew. W. A. Thompson is now with Bour- guignon & Delaney, of San Jose. Gus Navlet has returned from Sacra- mento and is again in San Jose. A. Mann, the Polk street florist, has gone east on a business trip. Frank Pelicano is spending a few days at Menlo Park. Meteor. ScoTTSBURG, Ind.— Mrs. J. W. Rider has removed her greenhouse establish- ment here from Crothersville. Champaign, III.— T. E. Franks is tear- ing out some of his old houses prepara- tory to replacing them with new struct- ures. New Haven, Conn.— Smith T. Bradley is having an automobile built and is the first florist in this section to adopt the new machine for business purposes. Salt Lake City.— H. F. F. Thorup. of the Southeastern Nursery and Floral Co., will start shortly for Europe, plan- ning to be absent two years. His family will carry on his business, which has been very good lately. Bangor, Me.— Carl Beers no longer destroys the angleworms found about his floral establishment. • He now cares for them, propagates them and sells them to fishermen to be used as bait. It is said he makes money by giving them good treatment. RARE COLLECTED SEEDS OF AMERICAN WOODY AND HERBACEOUS PLANTS. Ask tor list and ilis.-..unts. PINEHURST NURSERIES, otto Katzon^lp HEADQUARTERS FOR HARDY ROSES. We urp now booking orders for Hoses in lar^e lots at BEUUCED PRICES. Write w!¥rSMiTH CO., Geneva, N.Y. We are Headquarters for them. Field Grown Roses Two yi'ar old. On their own roots. Northern jjrowh. Kencb-rooted. Full assortment. Special low contract offers for Fail or Spring delivery. JACKSON & P»^RKINS CO., Newark, N. Y. CLEMATIS , Chicago. Special Offer of Young Plants. Florists . — why not grow your own plants; they will suit you better than any you can buy. I offer nice, youna:, well-hardened plants, 10 varieties, best sorts, free by mail, for $1.00: per 100. $8.00: 25, same rates. STRONG SMILAX ROOTS. $2.00 per 100. SIWILAX. strong year old plants in aV4and 3-inoh pots, that will give strong strings for cutting at onc;e, $a RO and $3 00 per 100, F. A. BALLER. Bloominston. III. HOME OF CHOICE TREES and Hardy Plants. ,„„_,., xicci *zalea Amoena. Rhododendrons, SPECIALTIES I Kalmias. Blue Spruce, NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R. I. Frank Brunton. Nlgr {3^Catalogue free. HARDY SHRU6S. Assorted in twenty varieties. 1 and 2 year old, fine plants $50.00 per 1000. Three and four years old, strong bushes $80.00 per 1000. Descriptive catalogue and wholesale price list of ornamental "nursery stock for all in the trade. SAMUEL C. MOON. Morrisville. Bucks Co., Pa. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. P>EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. The Reading Narsery, READING, MASS. ViburnufflTomentosuffl A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSspecIalty Price Hat and descriptive catalogue on application. REA BROTHERS, Norwood, IWa»«. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings all sold and planted ou except Emily Pierson and Silver Spray. If you want any stock of these varieties you will do well to write me. CHAS. CHADWICK. Lock Box II, GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. CARNATION Cuttings au soid Field-grown stock for fall delivery. F. DORNER&SONSCO.. La Fayette. Ind. CARNATION CUTTINGS PIMFHIIR'IT, All sold. We ar« for flel-w "Vortsc. WE MAIL WEEKLY to those who have their naines on our lists a price list of all kinds of plants, bulbs, roots, etc., offered by the best growers from all parts of the country. Also our quotations on glass, pipe, valves and fittings, boilers and all green- house construction material. It will pay you to place your name on our lists at once. The INTERNATIONAL GROWERS' EXCHANGE PITTSBURG, PA. ALM ■ QJ^e^e^^. ON HAND 100 lOCO 3000 Asparagus Sprengerii... II. 00 $6.00 |15.rO Corypha australls 75 5.00 13.50 Phoenix canariensis 50 3.50 12.(i0 " reciinata 75 5.0O 13.50 Chamaerops humiijs robusta 50 4.00 Livistonarotuniilfolia 2.25 20.00 Areca lutescens 75 5.00 13.50 Latania borbonica 50 2.50 6.00 J. L. SCHILLER. ...404 East 34th Street. NEW YORK CITY. CABBAGE, CELERY ^Tomato Plants. Field-grown, IS cts. per ICO; %\ 00 per 1000. If by mail add 10 c's. per ICO Chrysanthemums In good varieties, from 2)4-inch pots, i52.00 per 100. Si®~Cash with order. R.VINCENT. Jr. & SON. White Marsh. Md. CYCLAMENS, PRIMULAS, CINERARIAS. STRAIN SUPKRIt. Cyclamen Perstcum SplendenB(filK )flDPBt»tratn In the world. In four true colors, aest.. Irom iJ-^-lnch pois $1 CO per 100; *35,0U per lOCO. Chinese Prlmroee(triiised f llaeel In dx colors, mixed. from flat-, t2 00 per lOU; $lS00per lOOU. Cinerariii H¥b .Vlbxima KrHndlOurtt-Kra'^dlflora nana. pienl-^-lnja. ooeruiea. kermetloa Lauu, from DalB. II 75 per 100 $i6 per lOUO SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. P/ UL MAOER, East btroudsburg, Pa. n CHOICE PANSY SEED, including all sorts of the BEST French. Scotch and German Prize sorts. Pkt., 1000 seeds, 25 cts. iee^r — PRIMULA, CINERARIA, CYCLAMEN, CALCEOLARIA SEED. Send for our New Price List. FREESIA REF. ALBA, LIL. HARRISII ready .July. Address H. H. BERGER & CO.. 47 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. (Established 1878.) Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies. improved strain, new crop, ready now (my own srowiny). This mixture is saved from the very finest seleut.^tl p ants of all leading novelties; without doubt the tinest strain in the market to-day. Mixed, per pkt of 3000 speds, $1.00; ^4 oz.. 81.50; ^ oz.. 82.7.S: 1 oz.. S5.00; white, yellow, black and violet blue in separate colors, same*price. Cash with Order. PETER BROWN. Lancaster, Pa. Grower of extra fine pansies; plants ready Sept. 15th. FINESEEDS CHINESE PRIMROSE, the best large flowering, fringed varieti.-s gr..wn. Florists' pkt of 13 vars , single and d.iuhl.-, JOo seeds, $1.00; ^ pkt. 50 cts. had. No Oner ever offered. Pkt. 3500seeds. mixed, $1.00: Hpki.50cts. A pkt. new Forget-Me-Not •Jewel' added to every order. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown. Pa BABY PRIMROSES. Fine stock for fall and winter blooming, 75c. per doz. bv mail; $5 per 100, express paid. Trans- planted stock. Its per 100. PRIMULA 08C0NICA new. large-flowerin ,'. strong plants, ready for 4-inch pots, $2.50 per 100. Berriman St and New Lots Ave., BROOKLYN. N Y. Fine plants out of 2-inch pots, .$1.25 per 100; $10 00 per 1000. J. B. HEISS, Otic Nurseries, lAsn WITH DAYTON, OHIO. GERANIUM AMERICA is in full bloom just now; color effect in fuU sun is ot deepest clear rose. Sunproof, >uu bet; dAarf, yes, very dwarf. K...V HENRY EICHHOLZ, Florist, NE.'iT Spkiso. WAYNESBORO. PA. 1492 The American Florist. J-uly 22^ Our PasTiMEs Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowline, shooting and cycling readers are solicited ana will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 BromBeld St., Boston, Mass.; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. Bowling in Chicago. Following is the score rolled by Chicago florists on July 14: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. Geo. Asmus 171 171 Geo. Stollery 177 138 187 142 161 Chas. McKellar 138 172 145 126 143 E F. Winterson 119 133 142 176 143 Walter Kreitling 117 149 131 144 136 G. L. Grant 127 144 136 P. J. Hauswirth 129 139 137 136 135 Jno. Degnan 109 126 173 125 133 C. A. Hunt 128 149 144 91 126 Alex. Henderson 127 147 104 99 119 Fred Stollery 108 110 123 115 114 M. Barker 104 104 Mil^raukee Scores. At the regular meeting of the Florists' Bowling Club there was a good attend- ance. Wm. Edlefsen is an old nine- pin bowler and the finger balls bothered him some in the new game, hence his low score. With a little practice, however, he will soon improve. Kennedy's "rose cutting thumb" would not fit the holes and so he was compelled to bowl with two fingers. The following are the scores: Name 1st. 2d. Sd. Av. Pollworth 170 171 178 173 Ellis 161 128 145 Evans 94 117 182 131 Dunlop 129 152 94 135 Matthewson 116 116 135 123 Gregory 136 101 112 116 Klokner 95 121 112 109 Sylvester 133 81 110 108 Zweifel Ill 87 126 108 Hunkel 90 109 116 105 Holton 103 86 111 100 Edlefsen 97 91 108 99 Kennedy ' .... 99 54 43 65 Pastimes at Flatbush. Last Thursday night was a big one at the bowling alleys. Every member of the club but one was present and there were half a dozen visitors, who also enjoyed the fun, which was kept up to the midnight hour and just a little after. Pot No. 1 went to Alfred Zeller, pot No. 2 to P. Riley (P. stands for Pride oi Flat- bush) and pot No. 3 to P. Riley (P. stands for pocket; that's where Riley put the two pots). Here are the scores: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. Av. Riley 151 236 163 180 A. Zeller 163 159 161 E. Dailledouze 159 152 156 Raynor 89 164 143 132 Lee 107 156 133 George 125 134 130 H. Dailledouze 137 111 124 Stewart 116 135 104 118 Prosser 110 97 139 115 Wocker 113 138 90 110 lie Moult 93 126 no Sohmutz 98 133 100 107 P. Dailledouze 144 176 107 Butterfleld 123 90 107 Woeroer 107 102 108 106 Papa Zeller 103 98 70 90 Donlan 82 83 83 Lang Ill 88 108 69 Eichholz 66 66 With Philadelphia Bowlers. The second game of the contest to decide who is to represent the club at Detroit as bowled last Monday evening on the American alleys, at Sixth and Chestnut streets, and resulted in some changes ol position. The scores were much better than those of last week, although many easy spares were missed. THE LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.'S GUNNERS TROPHY. Two teams captained by Messrs. Haber- mehl and Westcott were selected. Captain Jack's team being compelled finally to attend to the little matter of settling up. Here is the score: >,:ime. 1st. 2d, 3d. Total Habermehl 141 152 112 405 Moss 135 144 168 451 Baker 108 96 108 313 Kienhle 143 114 113 369 Kift 109 110 133 343 Total 641 616 624 1879 Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. Total Westcott 123 147 132 405 Brown 1S2 184 156 473 Anderson 119 138 129 386 Gibson 104 114 116 334 Walker 147 160 143 450 Total 628 743 676 2047 K. The Gunners' Trophy. The illustration on this page shows the silver pitcher, offered for competition in the gunners' contest at the Detroit con- vention of the S. A. F. The pitcher, on ebony base, stands thirteen and one-half inches high. In April last the rules gov- erning the contest for this prize were announced as follows, preliminary to the Detroit meeting: Each team is to consist of six members, one of whom shall serve as captain, Every member of each team to be a member in good standing of S. A. F. and, if not a florist, be engaged in some line of business that is related to the florist business. All members of teams must be amateur shooters — professional shooters barred. The first contest will be at Detroit, Mich., in August, 1899, during the con- vention, and subsequent contests at subsequent conventions until the same club shall win the trophy twice, when it shall become their property. The captains of teams winning the trophy but once to deliver it in good condition at next convention, or see that it is so delivered. Members of teams need not all be from the same city, but two men from one place, or two members of any local florists' club, may associate with them- selves four others from another place, or other places, and thus form a team. On every team that contests for the trophy after having once won it there must be at least two members of the original team, one of whom to act as captain. Each man to shoot at at least twenty- five targets. Contests to be according to the revised rules of the American Shooting Associa- tion, if no other rules are made by the majority of the captains of the ditferent teams. i8gg. The American Florist. 1493 ROSES^CHRYSANTHEMUMS Extra fine, clean stock, guaranteed to please, S-inch Brides and Maids M-00 per 100; $35.00 per ICOO. 2H-in. Meteors J3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Leading 'Mums: Yellow— Bonnaffon, Modesto, Johnson, Jones, Golden Trophy, Emil Buettner, Sunderbruch, Rieman, Maud Adams, Yellow Queen, Golden Wedding, Henderson. Pink— Perrin, Ivory, Jones, Viviand-Morel, Murdock, Glory of the Pacific, Marquis de Montmort. White— Geo. S. Kalb, Ivory, Robinson, Jones, Iron Woodford, Gretchen Buettner, Scrimpton, Lottie Berry, Minnie Wanamaker, Fitzwygram, Bergmann. 3!4-inch,$2.50 per 100; ((20.00 per 1000. Address POEHLMANN BROS., Cook County. MORTON CROVE. ILL. BABY PRIMROSE, 12 tor $1.50. $10.00 per 100 by mail. ASPARAGUS bPRENGERI, 25 tor$I..W bv mail, $4 per 100, express. ACALYPHA SANOERI, 12 for 13, 100 tor $.25 by express. SWEET SCENTED CALLA, 12 for $1, 100 for $6 by mail. New YELLOW CALLA Lemon Giant, Large bulbs, many eyes, $7.50 tor 13. BEGONIAS. Tuberous, $2.50 per 100. A. BLANC & CO., PHII.ADEL.PHI A. NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY Dahlias for Planting WE OFFER Largest and Best '=''^T.JP^?^Pr?es"'"■ QTnniH ^lUp Finestsnowwhiteshow Dahlia. OlUnnl IvInU Large, long stems, extremely profuse bloomer. Strong plants readv, 50c. each; M.OO per dozen; $25.00 per 100. SURPLUS STOCK. We grew an immense stock of the new DECORA- TIVE CACTUS DAHLIAS. Have a tew thousand left, finest named varieties, which we will close out at $4.00 per 100; stri ng field roots. 0'"Send for new Illustrated trade list for 1899 and special low prices on mixed Dahlias and Dahlias under color. W. P. PEACOCK, ATCO. N. J. BEGONIA SOCOTRANA strong $3.00perdoz. Stronger 6.00 per doz. Now is the time to get them and start them to have them in good shape for Christmas. B. Socotrana is one of the parents of the celebrated B. Glorie de Lorruine EDWIN LONSDALE. Wyndmoor. Chestnut Hill, PHILA. Phlladelobls ^b. It may be premature to talk FIELD CARNATIONS Nevertheless I wish to remind you th:it it will pay you to correspond with me if in want of Standards or Novelties. Let- ters of inquiry cheerfully answered. S. S, SK/DELSKY, 1653 No. 7th St., PHILADELPHI/ t E. G. HILL & CO. I Wholesale Florists m m RICHMOND. IND. 35o 35o 35c 60c 75c Received the only reward for Mixed Pausies at the World's Fair. It is to-day better and more complete vh«n ever. It contains the cream of the stock of 10 Pansy specialists. There is no better mixture in existence, as all the florists who saw or used it can tell you. Price, per oz., $10.00; % oz,, $5.00; H oz., $2.50; H oz., $1.50; trade pkt., 50c. Trade Pkt. is Oz. GIANT VKhite. very larOT, with violet eye 25o Aurora, pure white, without blotches 25c Adonis, new, light blue with a white center, very fine 25c Auricula Colors, metallic shades 25c Black large, true black 25c Beaconsfield. upper petals light lavender, lower ones deep rich purple, almost black .... 25c Freya. rich deep purple with white mai gin 2oo President Carnot. new; the ground color is white and each petal is almost covered with a deep, rich, velvety blotch of dark violet blue 25c President McKinley, new; the ground color is a deep golden yellow while each petal has a large blotch of rich dark violet, almost black 25c Pink, lovely shades of pink, same as in Hydrangea 25o Parisian Striped stripes are broad and loud 25c Emperor William, dark navy-blue, good form 15c Yetlow. immense flowers with dark eye 25c Golden Queen very large, clear golden yellow 25c Cassier. 3 spotted .... 15c 5 spotted, an Al strain . . . 25c Bugnot; our "Bugnot" contains shades of red, bronze and reddish brown that ar Trimardeau, mixed. . . Trimardeau Improved, conta proportions . . Butterfly, a unique mixture .... ... Paris Mark::t. an improved strain of Trimardeau with better flowers and of comp.act nabit 25o 35c 2.00 Vaughan's "Giant Mixture." This mixture is specially made up by us from all the above separate colors of Giant Trimardeau, the Giant Bugnot and Cassier and several special strains which cannot be had any other way. If your trade demands large flowers there is no better mixture. Price, per oz., $4.00; 'i oz., $1.00; % oz., 6oc.; trade pkt., 25c. SPECIAL OFFER. We furnish any five 25c. trade pkts. of Giant Pansies for $1.00. Vaughan's Premium Pansies Mixed. Embraces all the varieties of the Fano,v German sorts. We have sold this mixture for the past fifteen years and it has given general satisfaction. Per pkt., 25c.; ;aoz.,80c.; >.i oz., $3.00; oz., $5.50. CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING PANSIES, "Choice Mixed"— in many colors. Pkt., ' not found in other mixtures 25c lOo all the Trimardeau colors in the right 5nc 3.00 35o 1.75 :«K-. 1 75 50o 3.50 HiSc, 2.00 60c 4.00 75c 5.00 20c 1.00 3.V, 2.(10 35c 2.00 oz.,$1.00; 4oz. for$i.OO. 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 84 & 86 Randolph St.. 4 CHICAGO. ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦? THB JENNINGS STRAIN PANSIES are concldered bv many florlate as the flneet American Btrwln to date. Lar^e tlowerlDg and most brilliant colore In preat variet* . NEW CROP NOW READY. Finest mixed-pkt.. $1.00; }^ oz.. $;^U0; 1 oz .$5 CO. FlneBt white— blue, black and yellow In aeparate coIoiB. 50 cts. per pkt. Plants ready In any quantity Sept. let, 99. ^^CASH WITH ORDER. E. B. JENNINGS, '-°254"°'' Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Pansies. BOBBINK & ATKINS, The Horticultural Co.. Boskooo. Holland, H. P. Roses. Rhododendrons. Clematis, Ilardy Azaleas, etc. Rudolph Van Til & Co.. Hlllexom, Holland, Dutch Bulbs. Jules Gauchault, Orleans, France, French SeedllUKa Snoeck Bros . Gendbrugge. Belgium, FIcus cuttings, Palms. Araucarias, Bay I'rees. etc. Goods of these Arms kept on band In season. BUTHERFOBD. N J. m- OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1899 WILL BE MAILED TO VOU -®| 1^- PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS.-^ 1494 The American Florist. July 22, Louisville. COLLECTION OF PERSONAL JOTTINGS FROM THE BLUE GRASS REGION. — BUILDING OPERATIONS HERE AND THERE. — NOTES OF THE VACATIONERS. — STOCK AND TRADE BOTH GOOD FOR THE SEASON. C. W. Reimers is rebuilding five houses, each house 20x112, two to be used for growing Beauties, the other three for Brides and Bridesmaids His chrysan- themums for cut flowers are looking unu- sually well and he also has a fine house of asters for cutting. F. C. Haupt and family are taking their vacation on a trip to eastern points. Wra. Mann is giving his place an over- hauling, but will not build any new houses this year. He complains of hav- ing considerable trouble with grass- hoppers eating smilax, carnations and other plants. He has been advised to get some half grown chickens and turn them loose in the houses. Mrs. C. B. Thompson reports an unu- sually prosperous business. She seems to get more than her share of funeral work. Henry Fuchs has purchased a lot oppo- site his place and will move his house upon it, giving more room for green- houses. Wood & Stubbs, a new seed firm here, are young men of push. They came here from Richmond, Virginia, and are giving the old seed firms here pointers as to how to conduct a business. They took almost all the bulb orders of the florists here, leaving the Hollanders practically nothing. E. G. Reimers is pushing repairs and when things are in shipshape will, with his family, take a several weeks' summer outing trip. Henry Pittelko is cutting fine buds for this time of year. He says he finds toads kept in a greenhouse a harm'essand inex- pensive way of getting rid of a great many troublesome insect pests, all the objection he finds to them being that they don't work in winter. F. Walker & Co. have their own water works, consisting of an immense iron tank in a tower, which is kt pt filled with water by a windmill and two steam pumps. Nanz & Neuner are repairing a number of houses. A fine rain fell Sunday and Sunday night, which was most opporlune. There has been a great deal of funeral wi>rk this week, nearly all the stores having considerable to do. Rose buds are of very good quality for this time of year and sell at retail for $1 per dozen. Carnations sell for 25 cents per dozen; sweet peas, 10 cents a bunch. Kyana. New Haven, Conn. SUMMER DULLNESS PREVAILS. — STORES BEING RENOVATED.-:-PLANTERS BUSY. — MANY ON VACATIONS. The cut flower business has taken a decided drop in the last two weeks, and now all the retail men look for i< an odd funeral order. Most of the time is occu- pied painting, cleaning up, taking stock, etc. The greenhousemen are very busy planting and setting in shape for next season. Vacations are in order in almost all of the stores. Among recent visitors were J. McHutcb- inson, representing August Rhotert, of New York, and James E. Beach, of Bridge- port. The John H. Slocombe greenhouses on Townsend avenue are very nearly com- pleted. G. H. FORCING ROSES This is not surplus stock, it h»s beon grown specially for Win'er-blooining, and will give satisfaction to the most critical buyers: 2'v inch. 3-inch. PERLE Per 100, $3.00 BRIDESMAID.. WOOTTON NIPHETOS BRIDE GOLDEN GATE WHITE BONGERE METEOR MRS. GARRETT, ISIEW. All In fine growing condition, ready for i ORDKK. AddrrliS Forest Citv fireenhouses 100, $3.00 $5 00 3 00 5.00 3 00 500 3.00 5 00 3 00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3 00 5 00 10.00 15.00 e planting. Terms: CA.SH WITH Gardenias H. W. BUCKBEE, Rockford. III. THE PATRICIAN FLOWER. Three hundred fine plants in 6 and 7-inch pots. ALSO 1000 BRIDES, 1000 BRIDESMAIDS, 1000 MORGANS, in 3-inch pots 1000 KAISERINS in 3 and 4.inch pots and 2000 BRIDESMAIDS in 2i/2-inch pots. For prices address W W/J1./-1 687 Bergen Ave., I L. W IIQ, JERSEY CITY, N. J. STKOiXG. WELLGROWN ROSES. DON'T PLANT CULLS.— A grower who wants results can't afford to plant leavings for a saving of 2 ct3. per plant You'll lose this sum several times over before Christmas. We offer 8,000 Brides. Meteors and Maids sp-cially grown to satisfy the best growers. All 3-inch stuff, at $5.00 per 100. We will be glad to submit samples, for 10 cts. in stamps. W. H GULLET & SONS, Lincoln, 111. ROSES BRIDESMAID. 2^ MTEOR 2 BRIDE GOLDEN GftTE BRIDESMAID 4 METEOR " Per 100 pots. $25 per M..$3.00 2H-iii. pots, 2.00 3.50 3,00 5.00 4.00 REINBERG BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAQO. ROSES Clnan. healthy i>liints. from a-incli pots. $5.00 per 100 PERLE. METEOR. WOOTTON. BRIDE AND BRIDESMAID. Plants from 2-in. pots, WOOTTON and PERLE, $2 50 per 100. JOSEPH HEINL. Jacksonville, III. HRIDE. BRIDESMAID. PRRLE, GOLDEN GATE. WOOTTON. MME. CHATENAY. 3 and 4-inch pots, $5 UO per loO. The above are all good strong stock, fit for immediate planting. EVINDEN BROS., Williamsport, Pa. Smilax. Extra fine plants out of 4 in. pots. Price, $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. WILLIAM SCHWE1NFURTH. RIDGEWOOD, N. J. I For Sale. I I AMERICAN BEALTY PLANTS. | ♦ 254-inch, 3-inch and 4-inch pots. J 1 We have never had finer stock, i JOHN BURTON, Wyndmoor P. 0., Chestnut Hill, PHILADELPHIA, PA >♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦' ♦♦♦♦♦ Rose Plants. BRIDES and BRIOESMAIDS, 3-ini.h,S3.25 per lOi'; jiJOou per luOO Strictly first-class M. A. HUNT FLORAL CO., p. O. Box 235. TERRE HAUTE, IND. American Beauties, Woottons, Perles, Brides and Maids in 2^2.3 and 4-inch pots, very fine. Prices low. COLE BROS.. PEOQIA. ILL. TOEXCHAAGE 50 Agaves, both plain and vaiiegated, from 6 to 12 leaves. Will e,\change for Halms, Ferns or stock Geraniums. F. R. THORNTON, Macomb, 111. Mgr. Cottage Gardens. iSgg. The American Florist. 1495 GflRNflTION CUTTINGS JVIvIL^ SOEvD. ASPARAGUS SPRCNGERII. in 3, 4 and 6-in pots. ORAC/CNA INOIVISA, S and 6-in. pots. Liberal disc shipments will be well packed. We will ende; your orders early. Write us your wants; weean BABY PRIMROSE, 4- in. pots. >unts for liberal orders. All vor to please you. Send in supply them. Please mention American Florist We are now booking orders for fall delivery; fine plants from the field. Guaranteed strong, vigorous plants free from disease, of all leading varieties. WRITE US YOUR WANTS. LAKE VIEW ROSE GARDENS, K.Vfl.l.'i.T.r '"""•""•• .- JAMESTOWN, N. Y. American Beauty Roses in 3 inch pots, ready to be shifted into 4-inch Healihv and strong plants, $8 00 per 100. METEOR, i-inch, .t3 00; 3-inch, $4 00 per 100. A. G. PRINCE & CO.. 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Finest Forcing Rosess 3-- BRIDE $3.50 $4.00 BRIDESMAID 2.50 4.00 LA FRANCE 2-75 4.00 Also Soupert, Hermosa, DeGraw, Kruger and a full line of roses from 2^4- inch pots, at low prices. Send for prices. Cath with order. SMILAX, fine young plants, %n 00 per 1000. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. ROSES. ^ ROSES. Maids, Brides, Woottons and Kaiserins, 3-in., fine stock, $5 00 per 100; $45.00 per IDOU. Maids, Brides, Woottons and Meteors, 2 and S'i-in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per lUOO. Robert r. Tesson, ^".^.^?sTVggitMo. Handy Roses for yo the FOR CASH. 500 BRIDESMAIDS, 2!4-inoh..,,per 100, $3.50 700 BRIDES, 2H-inch " 3 50 lOOOS.MILAX, 2-ineh " 1.25 Good healthy stock. Order at once. J. N. KIDD, Florist, St. Joseph, Mo. TO CLOSE OUT. 1300 2y2-inch PERLES, 800 3y2-iuch BRIDES 600 2 inch, 4.50 2y2-inch MM US 300 2-inch, 750 2V4-inch BEAUTIES 701) 2-inch, 750 3-inch WOOTTONS 1500 2i4-inch, Speak Qfick. ^T' m Ibis dite July 20, will close oat above stock at 2o per cent -inch pots. American Beauty, Brides and Maids. $8.00. PERLES 2y2-iii. pots, @ $3.50 per 100; 3y2-in., (&. $9.00 KAISERINS, LA FRANCE, PAPA GONTIER, 2V2-in. pots, @ $4.00 per 100; 3y2-in., f* $10.00. SOUV. DE WOOTTON 2y2-in. pots, <'i $5 00 per 100; 3y2-in., (S $10.00 AMERICAN BEAUTY 3-in. pots. Or $,8.00 per 100; 3y2-in., (a $12.00 2-ln. Pots, Ready for 3-ln., at $2.00 per 100: Climbing Wootton Marchioness of Lome Antoine Rivoire Climbing White Pet Mme. Jos. Schwartz White Maman Cochet Climbing Capt. Christy Dawson Empress of China Champion of the World Souv. d'un Ami Lamarque Solfaterre Maurice Rouvier Duchess de Brabant Ferdinand Jamin Ernest Metz Mme. Pernet Ducher Wm. Allen Richardson Cherokee Caroline Marniesse BABY PRIMROSE, (Primula Forbesi) , strong plants in bloom, (g; $1.25 per =. doz.; $8.00 per 100 BAY TREES, in extra fine condition; Standards and Pyramids, all sizes. Write for prices.. 84&86 RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, senhouses: WESTERN SPRINGS. ILL. 'tfywvvvwuvwi Choice Rose Plants BASSETT & WA5HBURN. 1000 BEAUTIES 2y2-inch, just potted into 3-inch, $6.00 per 100. 1500 BRIDES, 2-inch per 100, $3.00 1500 " 3-inch " 5.00 7000 BRIDESMAIDS, 2-inch " 3.00 1500 METEORS, 2-inch " 3.00 1000 METEORS, 3-inch " 5.00 TTHESE plants a'-e strictly first-class. No orders for less than 100 accepted •*• at the above prices. All plants shipped direct from our greenhouses at Hinsdale, 111.., BASSETT & WASHBURN, 78 Wabash Ave, CHICAGO. READY FOR IMMEDIATE PLANTING:;::: Fully equal to those sent out the last seven years, flrst-claas and perfectly healthy In every respect. Only selected growth from flowering shoots used In propag ting. LA FRANCE, AMERICAN BEAUTY, PERSIDENT CARNOT, 3-liiCh pots. S8.00 per 100; 4-lnch pots, $13 00 per ICO. METEOR, KAISERIN, BRIDESMAID, BON SILENE, MERMET, PERLES, CONTIER. BELLE SIEBRECHT. MME. HOSTE, BRIDE, 3-lnch pots. $7.10 per 100; 4-lnch pots. $10.00 per lOO. A few thousand CRAFTED ROSES of Bridesmaids, Kaiserins and Pres Carnot. 3H-ln, pots, $15 00 per 100. J. iv. mr^i^oiv. 40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES. WOOTTON. 3H-ln. pots, $15 00 per 100. F»a. SURPLUS ROSES. 1 100. 1000. $60.00 35.00 3.i.00 35.00 Beauty, 3!^-in. pots. .$7.00 Meteor, " " .. 4.00 Maids, " " .. 4.00 Brides, " " .. 4.00 All fine stock — grown for own use. Cash with order Irom unknown parties. BRANT & NOE, ■B-OS-B&T O-X-EISr, - IX,Xj I SURPLUS STOCK ^ From my Niles Center Greenhouses. 100 1000; ■5 1400 BRIDES, 3-inch pots $3.50$3n.00i 3 liJOO SMILAX, SK-inch 1.25 10.00 1 S 13o0 '■ 3-inch 2.50 30 00! 3 Hest winter-flowering PORGET- g ME-NOT,3-inoh 4.00 5 All fine stock grown for our own use. 5 Cash with order. I H. SCHILLER. ^ 897 W. Madison St , CHICA 1496 The American Florist. July 22^ Buffalo. TRADE QUIET. — A WELCOME RAIN.— MEET- ING OF THE CLUB. — PERSONAL JOTTINGS HERE AND THERE. Trade is still quiet but a generous rain beginning last Saturday and continuing three days has helped stock immeasur- ably. Some very fine centaureas have been exhibited in Adams' windovy. They were grown by Mr. Moeller, an amateur. J. B. Wiese, of the Chippewa Market, has just completed a fine residence and palm house on his Humbolt Parkway land. Phil. Breitmeyer, of Detroit, was a caller, July 15, bound for Philadelphia. He is full of convention enthusiasm. There was a meeting of the Florists' Club on Wednesday evening, July 19. The exposition and convention were dis- cussed. S. A. Anderson is no better but great care will be taken to get him around for the convention. Walter Mott and Max Beattus have been with us. W. F. Kasting is in Pittsburg. W. A. Andover, Mass. The Florists' and Gardeners' Associa- tion of Andover has elected the following ofiicers: President, J. H. Playdon; vice president, Warren L. Johnson; secretary and treasurer, J. D. Fairweather; execu- tive committee, George D. Millett, George Piddington. The annual flower show will be held in November. Lslia Majalis Alba few of these beautiful and : g extinct Orchids and offer tliem singly or g in lots to the highest reasonable bidders; ^ strong, sound, bulbs, guaranteed the true 'I White Majalis, producting blooms 15 cm S across g 5 plants'. 8 bulbs; 5 of 10, 4 of 15, 7 of 20, % 3 of 40; these plants bring $1 to S2 per 3 bulb, but will sell to the best offers. g Send for Trade List of Cacti, Orchids !| and liulbs. I J. A. McDowell, ^rrV^'MSldo. I Seedling Carnation Plants Now too larce to mail. Extras added to cover expressage. Price, $4 00 per 100. Two sample plants sent by mail for 10c. TRY FOR THE $50.00 PRIZE. American Rose Co., Washington. P. C. Crabb & Hunter, VIOLET SPECIALISTS, stock perfectly clean and free from disease; strong, vigorous plants )rom pots of Marie Louise, Farquhar, Lady Campbell and a few Princess of Wales. Write for prices. Grand Rapids, Mich. FOR SALE. Palmsand Decorative Plants All sizes, and at all seasons. P. 0.60x78, A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point. Queensborough. NEW YORK. N. Y. THE BOSTON FERN A Specialty. J,5.0O per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Orders filled in rotation as ready. L. H. FOSTER, 45 King St., DORCHESTER, MASS. We BtlU have the following CHRYSANTHEMUMS varieties In stock. Speak quick If you waot them. NEM VARIETIES OF 1899. Rob t Ilalllday. I-.ady llarrlet. early plnh. mldveason yellow. Willow Brook early white. Harry A. Farr. John K Shaw, early pink. ear'yye'Iow Adala, early pink. Extra fine plants of the above, six varieties In quan- tity at $10 00 per lUO; 12 plants, any varieties, $1 .'X). OTHER NEW VARIETIES OF 1899, October 8unstalne /oradla White Flyer Independence Admiral Dewey Mrs F A Constable Carrie Bell Mile L. Faure Mme. Ferlat Mrs. N. Molyneux Mrs. Seulberger 12 plants, any variety, for $2.00. NOVELTIES OF 1898. Snow (,>ueen Pennsylvania Autumn Glory Solar Queen H. W. Longfellow Wm. u. Chadwlck A bove six varieties. ^ 00 per lUO. Merry Xmas, latest of all whites $0.00 per 100 STANDARD VARIETIES. Harry Nanz Mayflower Sunstone Wm Slmpeon John s^chrlmpton Vlvlaml Morel Modesto M de Montmort Glory of the Pacific Golden Wedding J. B. Laifer Mrs Perrln Merry Monarch Good Gracious Marlon Henderson Wm H Lincoln Mme. Carnot The above at $;i 00 per 100; 5 plants at ItKl rates. We will add exlras enough to ccver express charKes. H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. STUDER'S OFFER... in the Florist of June 24, page 1399, is still good until stock is exhausted. Make checks, money orders, etc., payable to Fbanz Bonffie, Manager. N. STUDER, *~rc!"' Nephrolepis... Washingtoniensis. This most valuable new Fern is much admired by all who see it. It is a grand, hardy aad majestic pot plant, any size, (see larpe ad- vertisement in previous issues for description). I have the finest stock of well established plants. 3 good plants, mailed for $1.00 12 strong plants, 3-in. pots, for . . . . 5.00 12 strong plants, 4-in. pots, 2 to 3 feet 9.00 12 strong plants, 5-in. pots . . . 18.00 Price for 100 or more on application. John H. Ley, Good Hope, WASHINGTON, D. C. ...BEGONIAS... Strong Plants From 2-Inch Pots. Per 100 ARGENTEA GUTTATA $2.00 VERNON, red or white 2.00 ALBOPICTA 2.00 THURSTONII 2.00 RUBRA 2.00 Mixed sorts 2.00 CASU PLEASK. EDWARD B. JACKSON. "'t^gg^°- SPECIALTIES — ROSES, from S-lnoh pots. CARNATIONS, for fall delivery. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prices low. Send for list. VIOLETS. M/OOO BROTHERS. FISHKILL. N. Y. SMILAX. ^ Pot plants ready now by the JOO or JOOO, at^^jt^Jt^^ $1.50 PER 100. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, - - - PA. Per 100 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 2H-in. pots, $6.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERM, 2-in. pots 5.00 CYCLAMEN. 4 distiuct varieties, Sept. sown and in excellent condition, 2V^-in. pots 5.00 PRIMULA OBCONICA, extra strong, leady for 5-inch pots 6.00 ROSES, The Bride and Mermet, extra strong, 314-inch pots 6.00 SMILAX, from 2l4-inch pots, extra strong, winter sown, ready to run as soonas planted 2.50 NATHAN SMITH & SON^ ADRIAN. MICH. ROBT. CRAIG & SON % Roses, Palms j m and Novelties in Decorative Plants. ^ Market and 49th Street, PHILADELPHIA PA. CtllCAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS vroozEsi?, xxjXj. HER MAJESTY, SODV. DE SALE, GERTRUDE, LAURA WILMER, ALB.V FIMBRIATA, 2H inch, $4.00 per hundred. VIOLETS : Campbell, Russian, California, Luxonne, Princess of Wales, Swanley White, 2!4-inch $3.00 per hundred. The Conard & Jones Co., West 6rove, Pa. HARDY PINKS Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarias, stock enormous, quality the dnest. SANDER, Bruges, Belgium. AGENT. A. DIMMOCK, 60 Vesey Street, - - - NEW YORK. Orchids! <^ ARR VED IN FINE CONDtTION. Cai^iea iadtaia, C. Mossiio, C. Speoiosissima, C. Harrisonise violacea, C. Warneni, C. granulosa. La?Ua anceps. L. a. alba. L. autumnalis. L. Pra>tans» L. Davniia mii.I Hurlinjjtinia rraijrtins. LAGER & HURRELL, ^^'*'*"' ^- -■■ Orchid Qrowers and Importers. Florists' Stock for Bedding Alternniithe Pans Cole Gerau Daisies, Verbenas, Fuchsias, Salvias, eto., etc. Write for prices. Florists when in Milwaukee are in- vited to look over our stock. ARCHIE MIDDLEMA8S, 1019 Forest Home Ave., MILWAUKEE, WIS. i8gg. The American Florist. 1497 Boston Florist Letter Go. This wooden box nicely stained and var^ nished, 18x30x1^ made in two sections* one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters. Block Letters. 1 ^ or2-tnch size, per 100, $2.00. Script Letters. *4, Fastener with each letter or word Ueed by leadlnj^ florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers, N, F. McCarthy, Trcas. and Manag^^r, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Vaughan's Rnsfi Rrnwfir "uffi This is a Special Brand we have put up for our trade. It is ground fine, hence acts quickly. Free from acid, very tight in appearance, and a superb article. Analysl.s:— AnMiionla. 4^ to j!.^ per cent Tola phoaphorlc PCld. 2"J 10 2a pei cent- Total Ijjne rhuB ptiate. 4d to 54 per cent. 5 lbs. 25c: 10 lbs 40c: 25 lbs. 60c: 50 lbs. $i.OO; 100 lbs. $2.00: 200 >bs. $3 50: 50U lbs. $8 00: 1000 lbs $15.50; 2000 lbs. $30.0iJ. CHICAGO. Vaughan's Seed Store, newyork. 84-86 Randolpli St. 14 Barclay St. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Cycaa Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. 50. 62. 64 and 56 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. A, HERRMANN Manufac- turer Send for a price list. 404-406-408-4 10-4 12 E. 34th St. . HEW YORK S Florists' Supplies John Conley & Son, Manofactorers of 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET. ^a rrrt-r- TTorfa:. STANDARD FLOWER POTS First Quality. Cream Color. 13i Id., per 1000.. 12 40 I 3!4 in., per 1000, $ 4 9S 2 in., " .. 2 75 4 in., " 6 20 2i4 in., " ..3 35 5 in., " 10 80 3 in., '• .. 4 70 I 6 in., " 16 BO Packages extra. C. HENNECKE CO.""^'VS'"- Now Ready! American Florist Company's.. seirmen & Seeds- men of the United States and Canada. Price Two Dollars. In Flexible Leather Binding, Three Dollars AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY^^ 124 nearhnrn St.. CHICAGO. ILL. TOMATO, CAHIJAGIO, CELERY, PEPPER, Ac. (.:heap in large lots. S. LINTHICUM. Woodwardsville. A. A. Co.. Md. PLANTS. i::^Florists' Supplies. EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF New Illustrated Catalogue Free for the Asking. 25 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA. ESTABU5HED 1866 EMILSTEFFENS> succ.™ n.ste:ffens. "•DSTEFFEKSBROS. Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON. OHIO. Standard .56^ T^ j FLOWER HO LS It your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us ; we can save you money- W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets N. E WASHIMRTOIiJ tl C FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS '-T" List and SAMPLES FREE. J. Pi SWAHN S SONS, minneapol"!. minn. standard Pots Good Railroad^ Facilities KELLER BROS. Special Attention Given to ^^^^"^^^^^^^^~ Mail Orders, and Special NORRISTQWN, PA. Sizes Made to Order. Price Lists Furnished on Application. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANtTFACTURBBS OF Flower Pots. Before buying write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrlghtwood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH,, Rec. 490 HOWARD ST. Made by HAIL For Insurance Against Damage by tlai' Address JOHN G. ESLER, • Sec'y F. H. A.; SADDLE RIVER, N. J. BRANCH WAREHOUSES: Kearney and Wettside Avet.. Jertey City, N. J. Jackson Av. & Pearson St., Long Island City, N. Y. "NICOMITE"! (PATENT.) Vapor Insecticide. A Certain Killer of RED SPIDER, GREENFLY and Other Insect Pests. THE TOBACCO WAREHOUSING AND TR;.9IN0 CO., ^— . Sold by Seedsmen. LOUISVILLE, KY. Mr;— Y'our Model Carnation Support is all right in every wiiy, and will no doubt be considered as neces- sary as good plants with growers when better known. I consider it the best ou the market; and if your other spe- cialties are equally as good, they should make another addition to the money makers of 1900. Respectfully. ALBKRT M. HERR. Samplen and Prires on Application to THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO. 226 North 9th St , BROOKLYN. N. V. m EXCURSION TO BOSTON VIA THE WABASH. $19.00 Round Trip from Chicago. The Walmsh Road will sell excursion tickets Aug. 11 and 12 at one fare for the round trip from V'hicago. Are you interested'.' Send a postal to ihe undersigned for maps, time tables and full particulars. p^ ^^ PALMER, Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt.. Wabash Railroad, 97 Adams St., Chicago, III. ...AMERICAN nORIST. vhen you write to an adverti; ARE YOU. ^ 4 Building- ^ Repairing? MASTICA, »1.00 per gallon. LIQUID PUTTY, 25-lb. can |l.50, ready to use. SCOLLAY PUTTY BULB for applying Mastica or Liquid Putty, 85c. VAN REYPER'S GLAZING POINTS, per 1000 60c, by mail 75c. GLASS CUTTERS, steel roller, iSceach. MASTICA GLAZING MACHINE, {i oo ea Ellis & Pollworth, Box 75... MILWAUKEE, WIS. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Packed m small cratf s, easy to handle. Price per cratei Price per orate 15(10 2-ln. pots In crate, »1. 88; 120 T-ln. pota In orate, t4 20 16€0 2M " •• 5.26 W 8 " " 3.00 1600 2>J " ■■ (1.00 48 a '■ " 3.60 1000 3 " ■■ 5 00 48 10 " " 4.80 msm " " 5,80 24 11 •' " 3.00 6004 •' ■• 4.60i 24 12 " " 4.80 3205 " " 4.61, 12 14 " " 4.80 144 ti " '■ .'l.lti Hill " " 4.60 8eef tin' cntin- (.■oiiiitrv THE AMERICAN FLORIST. ..uJ your spec Ijy advertising in SBHD ADVT. NOW. 1500 The American Florist. July 22, Index to Advertisers. Advertising Rates.... 1483 Allen J K U87 American Road Ma- chine Co Ul American Rose Co H«i )1 Amllng E C 1185 Bailer F A 1430 Bassett& Washburn. 14.S6 Bayersdorler H & Co.l4'.i; Beothey &Co 148S Berbee P H Berger H H & Co....l!91 Bernlng H G UtC. Blanc A & Co 14ra Bobbln)[ & AtWns....l4!« Boston Letter Co 1457 Brant&Noe '.49.5 Brown Peter 14'J1 Buckbee H W 14'.i4 Budlong J A 1495 Burpee W Atlee & Co II Burton John Hill Carmorty J D 14S'J Chadwlck Chas 1490 Chicago Carnation Col49t; Chloago WrecklngCo. Ill Cincinnati Cut Flo C01435 Clucas & Boddlngton II Cole Bros 1404 conara & Jones Co. ..14'.'f. Conlej John A Son. ...1497 Cottage Gaitiens I Cox Seed Co II Crabb k Ounter 14911 Craig Bobt i Son 149(1 Crltcbell B P I Cunningham Jos H. .1491 Dayton Paper Novelty Co 1497 De Langhe-Vervaene L P. II Detroit Flow Pot MlgI497 DletschA&Co IV DlUon J L 1495 DomerFred ASons Cni490 Dreer H A 149S I Blcbbolz Henry 1191 Elliott W U 14311 Bills* Pollworth 14S5 149S BlllBon & Tesson 14si;, Bmest W H 1497 Evenden Bros U'.U Floral Ex Nurseries.. 1495 Ford Bros. 1487 Foster Lucius II 14W Frueh Chas & Son. ...1495 Fryer K :4'J1 Fuchs Albert I Gardeners' Chronicle III Garland Geo ill Gibbons U W IV Olblin 4 Co Ill Gorton A Lidgerwood.lSOU Grand Trunk R R . 1484 Gullett W 11 & Sons. 1494 Gunther Wm U 1487 Gumey Heater Co. . . 1500 Hagenburger Carl... 1491 Hall Ass'n 1497 Hammond Benj 1499 Hancock Geo & Son. U90 UartM A 1487 Helm Jos, 1494 Helss J B 1401 Uennecke C Co. .1497 Herendeen Mfg Co 1500 Uerr Albert M 119H Herrmann A 1497 UllUnger Bros 1498 Hill K G & Co 1493 HIppardB Ill Hltohlngs & Co IV Holton & Hnnkel C0.14S4 HookerH M Co Ill Horan Bdw C 1487 HortAdv II Hoyt A T 1498 Hunt B H. 1485 Hunt M A Floral Co. .1494 Illinois Cut Flower Col485 International Growers' Exchange 1491 Jackson E B l49fi Jackson & Perkins Col 190 Jacobs S & Sons Ill Jennings Bros Ill Jennings KB 149:) Johnson & Stokes II Easting W F 14,811 Kasting Wm F& Co.. 1434 Keller Bros It97 Keller Geo & Son.... 1497 Kellogg Geo M 1487 Kelsey Ilarlan P 14.^7 Kennlcntt Bros Co. ...1485 Kldd J N 1495 Kroeschell Bros Co. ..1109 Kuebn C A 1180 Knhl Geo A 140) Lager AHurrell.. .1491! Lakev'w Rose Qarden'.ioj Lang Julius 1487 Ley John H 149f. l.lnthlcum J S 1497 Lockland LumCo.1498 IV ijong U B II Ixinsdale Bdwln 14914 Ijord & Burnham Co.. 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Sutherland Geo A 1486 Swahns Sons J G 1497 Swenson Nels A II Tesson Robt F 1495 Thorbarn J M A Co. 1491 and Trading Co Traendly & Schenck..l487 Vaugha 1491 1493 1495 149^ Vincent k Jr & Sou.. Vredenburg A Co. 1491 II Wabash K R. 1486 1498 II WatsonGC II Weathered's Thos W Son Ill Weber O & Son 149.i Weeber & Don II Welch Bros 1486 Wbeeler-Sienzel C0..149S Whllidln Pot Co 149; Wietor Bros 1485 Wild L niu Wlttbold Geo 1 Wood Bros :496 WoodroiTe M W & Co I486 Wrede H II YooQgJno 1487 Yoooi'ThO' T' 1487 Zirnglebel Denys 1491 Reading, Pa.— E. B. Weber, of this place, 16 years of age, is credited with being the youngest florist engaged in business in this country. harmonious combina- tions of 72 colors on our sample card. Send for one. It will help you to select colors that will beautify as well as preserve. They arc practical. JOHN LUCAS & CO., Philadelphia, New York and Chicago. The Best Boiler on Earth tor Greenhouse Heating. ALSO MADE FOR STEAM. Water Section Made in One Casting. 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SAVED On Your Coal Bills 1 If your Houses are Heated by a Furman Boiler. Send lor large Illustrated Catalogue. Florists' Edition. Let us make you an estimate FREE. THE HERENDEEN MFG. CO. theGORTON SIDE FEED BOILER SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING. WE HAVE IT. YOU WANT THE BEST. Si'iul lor CnhilOfjuc iind in\ rsl ij;,ilf l'..r voiirsi'lf. GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO., "** Se^J^^To'r^k.*^*- fiiiii ^ M EE 1 c Ai^ fljiBOiir AmBrics is "Ihe Prow of the I/essel; there may be mare cam fart Rmidships, but we are the f.rst ta touch Unknown Seas, Vol. XIV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, JULY 29. 1899. No. 582. IfLliJlE /AlS!if@J!@/^ 1F1L@@I!@T PUBLISHBD EVERY SATURDAY BY AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. 334 Dearborn Street, Chicago. Bastem Office : 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. SnbucrlpUon, Jl.OO a year. To Europe, 82,00. Snbscriptlons accepted only from the trade, SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OFFTCERS-W. N Rmn, Mount Greenwood, 111., president; P. Breitmeter. Detroit, Mich., vlce- & resident: W. J. Stewart, B7 Bromfleld 8t,, Boston, lass, secretary; H. B. Beattt. Oil City. Pa. treasurer. The fifteenth annual meeting wlU be held at Detroit, Mich.. August K. W. 17 and 18. 1899. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual Convention at Butfalo, February. Km. ALBERT M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., Secretary, CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. THIS ISSUE 28 PAGES WITH COVER. comte^/t:s. X„tHS on iK.lnl -r..» in2 l.->lll l'ri'liniiiiiir\ •■..nv.'nticiu bulletin l,'"'-' .\ l),.lr..it ..::ir.lrn (illus.) lnii:i ( ■iinintioiis— I lilt uriil notes l.ilH .— Mii-i. in .':irii:iliMii liniises l,'it'4 rl'irv*:intlHiniiiiiv lultural notos I.-'IH Si.iii'.- r.|.rr-.iil;ili\r im-n of Dftroit 1.1(14 .I..I111 F. Millivnii iiMirtiMill 1.MI4 -Mt-phfU T,i 111 in (p. .n niil ) 1.'>II4 — Henrv C. 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Mon-i. ..: Indl' -KlislKj Uiilihaiil limit (portrait) l.ilB Mihvauk.-f \M> Cini-innati l-'l" (Iniaha, N.-b •. l,'>lii The swd trade 1"'14 Ri"ht distribution of seeds I.;14 Indianapolis ' '^1 * The nursery trade l-'Hi American Pomological Society 1.")1K Our pastimes— At the Twin Cities I.1I8 —The Omaha record l.'dS —The score at Milwaukee ISIS \mon<» Cleveland's mighty bowlers I.tIH —inCrai-s i.oliin- slied l.ilS -Chi.-a-M'n.-i— .aiiie 1.51H —Pastiiii.- :ii 1: am 1.518 -\Vith(,Miak.T riu bowlers I.M8 Rochester, X. ^ '■<-" New'Haven, Conn 1 ■> ;i 1 Nashville, Teun i'-"; Notes on Palm Growing. The next three months include the sea- son of most rapid growth for a majority of the pahiis in general trade use, and in order to attain the best results all the little details of treatment should be observed during this growing season. Where a general collection of plants is grown, including bedding stock, the grower naturally cannot get his entire place straightened up as early in the season as may be done in the establish- ment of a specialist, and in consequence the decorative stock is sometimes neglected in the early summer. But any such neglect should not be permitted to continue now, else the condition of the stock is likely to be far from satisfactory when the fall trade opens. All repotting that has not yet been completed should be pushed along and that oft repeated injunction to look out for insects should also be borne in mind, the summer heat proving fully as condu- cive to the rapid srowth of insect pests as it is to the growth of the palms. One of the pests that often does injury to the foliage of arecas before its presence is noticed is the small yellow thrip, a tiny insect that moves about almost as rapidly as a flea and is usually found on the under side of the areca leaves, generally choosing the young foliage at about the time it is fully expanded. The attacks of this insect become visible by the gradual yellowing in patches of the affected leaf and frequently result in a permanent injury. The best remedy is fumigation with tobacco stems, the lat- ter operation being best performed on a cloudy evening. Another insect that is frequently troublesome is a dark-colored aphis, with a whitish edge to its body. This insect congregates in large numbers on the young leaves of kentias, latanias and arecas before the leaves open and is also often found on the under side of expanded leaves. Fortunately this insect is not difficult to dispose of, being readily killed by thorough fumigation with tobacco. Mealy bugs and scale insects of many varieties are almost always to be found in palm collections, and are apparently quite as difficult to subdue as are the Filipinos and, like the latter, seem to require a continued war- fare. Various soaps are among the most effective weapons against mealy bugs and scale insects, but should always be used with caution, some of these pre- parations being much more caustic than others, and if carelessly used may do much damage. Even the well known whale oil soap is very variable in quality, and in some instances does much injury, especially when allowed to drain down the stems of the plants into the soil. Tobacco soaps and extracts of tobacco possess some virtue as insecticides, though in the opinion of the writer are prefera- bly applied as an occasional dip rather than by means of frequent syringings, the latter practice usually proving more or less injurious to the fan-leaved palms, notably to Latania Borbonica and Livistona rotundifolia. Kentias will stand a good deal of tobacco without injury, but long continued use of this insecticide, if allowed to come in contact with the roots, ma^- prove disastrous. Red spider sometimes appears in the palm house, but can usually be kept down by forcible syringing, but if it should be found on a handsome specimen palm I would sooner sponge it off at once than to trust to the slower operation of dispersing it with the hose or syringe. Returning to the matter of repotting, there are frequently found some plants among the stock of palms that have suf- fered from the last season's campaign of decorating and if very severely injured it will probably pay best to discard them at once, but there are also some that may be nursed into further usefulness, and these are sometimes benefited bj' having their roots washed out by means of a hose and strong pressure of water. The plants may then be repotted into either the same sized pot they formerly occupied or one a size larger. In potting plants of this class the rammer should be used vigorously, and the soil worked in among the roots thoroughly, after which a good watering is required to moisten the new earth. Frequent syringing and a rather close and shaded house will be beneficial in recuperating these crippled plants, and if cool and damp weather is experienced soon after such plants have been repotted a little fire heat will greatly improve the atmosphere of the house. Apart from such subjects as these, or possibly for the benefit of some palm seeds that are just germinating, we find but little fire heat is required for palm growingin the latitude of Philadelphia between June 15 and October 1. Further north the more frequent vise of artificial heat may be necessary during the summer months, but if so it is good practice to keep the ventilators slightly opened during the night also, in order to keep the atmos- phere fresh and sweet. 1502 The a mer ican Florist. Jjily 2g, Palms require shading during the sum- mer; in fact, early in the spring this becomes necessary and should be con- tinued in a greater or less degree until the sun is rapidly losing power in the fall, for our customers demand a deep ricU color in the foliage of the palms they buy and they refuse to be satisfied with the lighter hue of the plant that has been more exposed to the sunshine, even though it is argued that the latter plant has much tougher and more enduring foliage. With the drying winds that so often prevail during the summer months, large (|uantitiesof water are evaporated by the palms, and even though there be no fire heat in the house we generally find that a good watering is required two or three times a week, in addition to the daily sprinkle overhead that is only omitted on a very wet day, such treatment applying to healthy growing stock that is established in pots. In the case of newly potted plants less water may be re(iuired during the first month, but there islittledoubt thatmore imperfect leaves and unhealthy plants among the palms are caused by insuffi- cient watering than by an over-supply of the health giving fluid, and that hall-dry condition of soil, that may often be observed, not only checks the growth of the plants but is also very favorable to the production and spread of various iungoid growths in the soil. W. H. Taplin. Preliminary Convention Bulletin. The following is the preliminary pro- gramme for the fifteenth annual conven- tion of the Society of American Florists to be held at Harmonic Hall, Detroit, Mich., Tuesdav, August 15, to Friday, August 18, 1899: FIRST DAY.— OPENING SESSION, 10:30 A. M. Address of welcome. — Hon. Wm. C. Maybury, Mayor of Detroit. Response. President Kudd's address. .\ppointment of Exhibition Judges. Reports. — Secretary, Treasurer, Nomen- clature, Purchase, Registration, Claims and Special Committees. Miscellaneous business. On the afternoon of the first day the judges will examine and prepare their reports upon the Trade Exhibit. A trolley ride to which the ladies are especially invited will be given on this afternoon by the Detroit Florists' Club. The Florists' Hail Association will hold a meeting at Convention Hall at 2:30 p.m. The Chrysanthemum Society of America will meet at 4 p. m. The annual meeting of The Florists' International Telegraph Delivery Asso- ciation will be held at -l-:30 p. m. EVENING. President's reception at the Conven- fion Hall under the auspices of the Detroit Florists' Club. SECOND DAY.— .\I0RNISG SESSION, 10 A. M. Annual reports of State Vice-Presidents. Reports of Exhibition Judges. Selection of place of meeting for 1900. Nomination of officers. AFTERNOON SESSION, 2 P. M. Discussion. — Recent Advancement and Future Possibilities in Rose Culture and Hybridization. Under the auspices of the American Rose Society. Question Box. Excursion. — An excursion on the steamer I'leasure has been arranged by the Detroit Florists' Club. Fish supper at Star Island, with music, dancing, etc. Start at 4:30 p. m. from the Convention Hall. THIRD DAY.— MORNl.NG SESSION, 10 A. M. A paper.— "Rose Pests and How to Annihilate Them." Edmund M. Wood, Natick, Mass. Discussion. Election of officers. A paper. — "Hybridization of Carna- tions and Introduction of New \'arieties." C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y. Discussion. The Question Box. On Thursday afternoon will take place the shooting contest between teams representing florists' clubs from various cities, at the grounds of the Pastime Gun Club, on Jefierson avenue. EVENING SESSION, 8 P. M. A paper. — "The Development of Public Patronage in the Flower Trade." J. F. Sullivan, Detroit, Mich. Discussion. The Question Box. Unfinished business FOURTH DAY. On Friday afternoon the bowling con- tests between the teams representing the HE LATE E. H HUN (see page I509. florists' clubs of the various cities will take place. The entire day will be devoted to recreation and trips to Belle Isle Park and various points of interest will be arranged by the ladies of the Detroit Florists' Club. THE PRIZE MEDAL EXHIBITION. The society offers its special gold, silver and bronze medals for competition at the I )etroi t convention, to be awarded to such exhibits of new varieties of plants or flowers as appear to be of extraordinary value; also a special bronze medal for an exhibit of new geraniums in pots, varie- ties originated or introduced within the past two years. No award to be made in any case, however, whereexhibit isnot deemed worthy of same. Any plant or flower deemed by the judges worthy- of a gold medal shall be given a provisional certificate and a second exhibition and ei|ual approval, not less than one year later, shall be required before said plant or flower shall be entitled to the gold medal award. This department will be kept entirely distinct and separate from the trade exhibition. No entrv fee or charge for space will be required and no advertisement or card of a business nature shall be used. Entries should be made with the secretarj' of the S. .\. F. AN EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHS. All persons having photographs of floral decorations and design work are invited to send same to the convention hall, in care of the secretary, where they will be displayed on exhibition, and a competent committee will be appointed to examine and award such recognition as the quality of the floral work represented may justify. THE yUESTION BOX. The Question Box will be, as hereto- fore, an interesting feauture of the meet- ings. Members are requested to forward inquiries intended for the Box to the secretary previous to the meeting, when practical, so that they may appear in the regular programme. TRANSPORTATION. A special concession, as in previous years, of one and one-third fare on the certificate plan has been granted by all railroads. Members availing themselves of this rate will please read carefullj' the following rules: Purchase a first class ticket to Detroit, and at time of purchase request of the ticket agent a certificate regularly filled out, certifying as to form, number, route and destinationof ticketpurchased. This certificate duly countersigned at Detroit, will entitle said purchaser to return passage at one-third fare. Certificates must have been procured not earlier than August 11 and will be available for return ticket at reduced rate, starting not later than August 22. It is absolutely necessary for each passenger before starting to obtain this certificate of the ticket agent at the place and time going ticket is purchased. Without the possession of this certificate no reduction from regular fare can be obtained and neglect of the above rule cannot afterward be remedied. If through ticket cannot be obtained at starting point, passengers must purchase local ticket to most convenient point where such ticket can be procured, taking a standard certificate from each agent from whom a ticket is purchased. Members are advised to apply for tickets and cer- tificates at least half an hour before the starting time of their train. All further information required maybe obtained by addressing the secretary. When ten or more persons can arrange to start together from one central point it may be possible to secure even more favorable terms than above noted. Plans are now in progress to organize such parties in New York, Boston, Philadel- phia, Buffalo, Pittsburg, St. Louis, Chicago, Omaha and St. Paul. For information on this matter, consult your State \ ice-president. Lincoln, III.— W. H. Gullett & Sons are erecting a new brick boiler room and smoke stack made necessary bj- their recent addition to their glass. Madison, N. J.— The Morris County Florists' and Gardeners' Society has sus- pended its meetings until the middle of September. A. Herrington, one of the prime movers of the organization, sailed for Europe July 22. Owen Sound, Wash, — David Christie has sold his greenhouses and stock to J. W. Glass, who is removing the same to his west side grounds. He will have one house 20x50 and one lOx-tO, heated by steam, and will grow a general stock. i8gg. The American Florist. 1503 VIEW IN THE ORCHID HOUSES AT GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MICH. A Detroit Garden. The grounds of Joseph H. Berry, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, fifteen minutes' ride from the center of Detroit, are the finest in the vicinity and well worth a visit by every florist and gardener who may attend the convention. The S. .V. F. executive committee inspected the place at the time of its meeting in March and were warm in their praise. The grounds comprise twenty-five acres on the shores of Lake St. Clair, with a beautiful water front and the range of glass exceeds 30,000 square feet. Orchids are given greatest attention here and most interesting of the 4,ii00 plants, the pride of H. C. Fruck, the gardener, is a cross between Cattleya gigas and C. Dowiana now blooming for the first time. The lip and throat mark- ings are those of C. Dowiana and the blooms are large and very beautiful. There are many well flowered specimens ot Cattleya gigas about the houses but the new flower outshines them all. It merits the name Cattleya Frucki. There is a specimen of Saccolabium Blumeinow in flower which has produced thirteen racemes this season, nine at the first flowering and four at present. Another beautiful thing is a pure white form of Sobralia macrantha. Some time ago six plants of this variety were obtained from Pitcher & Manda. Five of them flowered the first year and there was nothing unusual about them. The sixth plant flowered the second year and proved to be pure white. While there are many rare varieties in these houses, only one or two plants of many of them, the prin- cipal part of the collection is 1,000 plants of Cattleya intermedia. There are 500 dendrobiums, seventy-five saccolabiums, oncidiunis, odontoglossums, vandas and others, about a hundred varieties in all. A recent accjuisition is eighty-five plants of Cattleya Warneri. There is one house of Meteor roses from cuttings taken December 27 which were in 4-inch pots when benched May 12. The first blooms were cut July 1. There is a house nf chrysanthemums, the standard sorts, looking finely and in the palm and fern house there is a beautiful display, including all the well known varieties in full vigor. One of the rarities here is a two-year-old banana tree bear- ing a splendid bunch of fruit just now beginning to ripen. A curiosity is the Testudinaria elephantipes, the elephant's foot, so named from the hard outside covering of the root, which in this case is fully a foot in diameter and looks like the blackened stump of a tree which some woodsman had hewn roughly round. It is a deciduous climber and on this specimen four shoots, about eight feet long and well branched, spring from this stump like root, which stands above the soil in the tub. The flowers are yellow and this specimen is thought to be very old. It was procured from a lady who years ago brought it from Egypt. The testudinaria is a native of the Cape of Good Hope. In the grapery there are some splendid vines of Black Hamburg and Muscatelle just perfecting great bunches of their delicious fruit. Clambering on the wall in this house are two magnificent Crim- son Ramblers. Theplants were obtained from Sander, St. Albans, and do better than if planted outside. They had their best crop of bloom in 1897, when they were clothed with more than 6,000 flow- ers, as many as seventy-five in one clus- ter. In one end of this house is a well fruited pomegranate in a tub. It is sel- dom repotted but is fed heavily. About the grounds there are some excellent plantations, particularly one of miscellaneous shrubbery. In the depths of one of the groups is a specimen of the Colorado blue spruce which for form and color cannot be beaten anywhere. The lilacs here bloomed better than ever this year, despite the cold of the past winter, which these plants did not survive in many regions. Althjeas, however, suc- cumbed here. The geraniums used for bedding are Mrs. E. G. Hill, S. A. Nutt and Bonnat. There is a fine bed of a seedling canna like Alphonse Bouvierbut not nearly so tall. It is a bright, rich color and very erect. There is also abed of as fine hydrangeas as one ever saw, principally Otaksa and Thomas Hogg, but the quantity of bloom they will pro- duce betore frost is a mooted <|uestion. The plants were cut to the ground at planting time but some of the new growths, and they are remarkably vig- orous, first showed buds July 15. The grounds and greenhouses are at all times open to the public and not a day passes without many visitors, show- ing that both Mr. Berry's plants and his kindness are appreciated by his neighbors and pleasure seekers in Detroit, 1504 The American Florist. July 2g, CARNATIONS. CULTURAL NOTES. July 29. — Last week I was asked whether a new variety of carnation should be topped after July 15. Topping carnations is such an elastic term that to an inquiry like the above one has to adopt the Yankee method of answering a question by asking one, and in this instance the answer would be "How do you top"? If one is a devotee of the method that begins thetopping of plants as soon as they are from three to four inches high, following this up with pinch- ing or pulling the heart out of all side branches as soon as they are from four to six inches long, he will need to know his varieties exceedingly well in ordernot to overdo the topping act. Varieties like Evelina, Scott, Mrs. Joost, Triumph and all such as come into bloom quickly and freely, can be topped up to within two or three weeks of planting in time, providing plantingin time does notmean later than September 15. Such varieties as Pingree, Jubilee, Mrs. Bradt and any others that are inclined to be a bit slow in coming into bloom, and none too free when they do come, should not be topped (in the sense we are now taking it) after this date. If one has novelties on the place which he does not understand, it will be safe to adopt the last named method and quit topping them at once, as it is an easy job to cut off the buds if they appear but not so easy to bring them out when wanted if thej- are inclined to be late in coming. Close topping for such sorts may reduce the Christmas crop ot flowers enough to make the vari- ety of doubtful merit and little profit. On the other hand, if the grower is topping as I have heretofore recom- mended, viz., allowingthe shoots toform a bud before cutting them back and only cutting a growing shoot when it is get- ting crooked or becomes top heavy and liable to break off, then he can simply follow this method up to advantage until the day he plants in the houses. There are some growers who advocate lifting late blooming sorts with buds on them, but I have yet to see the flower produced by buds that were partially developed on the plant in the field and brought into the house for their completion that could be called anything but a very ordinary second or be useful for a comparison of indoor with outdoor grown stock. A far better method than lifting them with buds is to take them up without buds about a month earlier than is done the quick blooming sorts. About August l.'> is a good time to commence with these late fellows, or better yet August 1, but in order to have success it will be neces- sary to see to it that the ventilation and watering are given careful attention. Watering early planted stock is quite an art. There is so little difference between giving them too much and too little and either one is especially injurious in hot weather, much more so than if the houses are cool and in good growing condition. The plants should also be tied up as soon as planted, for if allowed to fall over and lie on the ground the lower leaves will turn yellow and die soon afterward. Jubilee would naturally be classed with these late bloomers, but my experience with this variety has been that it would not produce really first-class flowers before about December 1, and that it is an advantage to have it come in with the last plantings, which with me is usually about September 15. I have been preaching the necessity of studying the requirements of each variety separateh' and will again call attention to the fact that a thorough knowledge of the requirements of each kind one may have growing would be useful informa- tion to have right now. As compara- tively safe advice to all growers and for all varieties I would say that no matter what system of topping is adopted for the early part of the season begin now, and follow up until planting in, the method of leaving each shoot form a bud before cutting it back and then cutting the bud off back to the first side shoot or cutting on that branch. The plants are by this time strong enough to carry all their growth to its proper maturity, and beyond a little trimming that may be necessary to keep them in nice shape, we want all the wood possible on them when they are removed to the houses, as the more wood (if the proper kind) we have the more flowers we will have. Do not let the plants exhaust themselves by pro- ducing buds and blooms in the field, as there is a vast difference betw ;en allow- ing them to form a bud and allowing that bud to mature. In exceptional cases where the plants are getting so large as to be difficult to handle they should be planted at once or, if this is not practical, such plants can be cutback enough to keep them in the proper kind of shape. Albert M. Herr. MICE IN CARNATION HOUSES. Ed. Am. Florist: — Please inform me how to rid carnation houses of mice. A Subscriber. The only methods I have found effect- ive are to trap the ordinary house mouse and poison the field mice with corn soaked in arsenic solution thrown in their runs. Albert M. Here. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CULTURAL NOTES. There is plenty of work at this time in looking after the welfare of our plants. If they are in good health they will be making a vigorous growth, with side shoots pushing out at every leaf. These must not be allowed to get large enough to draw the strength from the main stem before being removed. We find it necessary to go over the plants every three or four days just now and even at that they sometimes get ahead of us. Almost all varieties that were planted last month will now require supports, wire stakes or strings, whichever is best suited to your tastes. We still stick to the old fashioned way of staking, due principally to our benches being so situated that we cannot work among the plants very well when wires are run lengthwise of the bench. We tried tying the plants up to strings but found that the warm winds that we generally get at the time the blooms are expanding bruised them considerably in the constant rub- bing against the strings. The beds will be well filled with roots by this time and extra care is necessary to prevent the soil from becoming too firy. The plants, while in vigorous growth, will take up considerable water but it must be judiciously applied. There are often times when parts of the bed will need more water than other parts and therefore watering should not be done in a haphazard manner. After the plants are neatly tied up remove any weeds and loosen the sur- face of the beds to prevent the soil from becoming baked. After this a little com- mon sense will soon tell us whether or not a 1 ght m ilch of well rotted manure will be beneticial to the plants. If in looking over our beds we find the roots well up to the surface, with very little protection from the boiling sun and dry- ing winds, experience has taught us that the plants will derive great benefit from a mulch. But it should not be applied too thickly and the manure should be old and well rotted, else it will exclude the air. Before putting the mulch on we give the soil a light dressing of wood ashes, which is nutritive besides being a jiro- tection to the roots. Chas. W. Johnson. Some Representative Men of Detroit. There are in Detroit many men of eminence in their respective branches of trade circles and from among the num- ber we present the portraits of a repre- sentative trio, a retailer, a wholesale grower and a private gardener: JOHN F. SULLIVAN. The proprietor of the leading Wood- ward avenue store is only forty years of age but he has enjoyed a varied floricult- ural experience and won friends through- out the trade. Born at Avondale, Pa., it was in 1873 that he associated himself with the Dingee & Conard Company at West Grove, graduating from that establishment seven years later after working up to the foremanship in their rose plant and shrubbery section. Then Mr. Sullivan took charge of the growing for Nanz & Neuner, Louisville, Ky., where he remained until 1884, when an attack of typhoid fever caused his life to be despaired of He returned to Phila- delphia to recuperate. It was in 1886 that Mr. Sullivan located in Detroit, buying the Tabor place, eight houses devoted to roses. In 1891 he bought his present property, six and one-half acres situated five miles from town, and erected a comfortable home and range of glass. It was in 1888 that Sullivan started his retail store and for the past three years he has been on Woodward avenue, the finest street in the city. Mrs. Sullivan, whom he married in 1881 in Louisville, is in charge of the store and her popu- larity is one of the reasons for its success. They have four handsome children, two boys and two girls. STEPHEN TAPLIN. The story of this dean of the profession is along but interesting narrative, for he, in his youth, had a hand in the making of horticultural history in its most inter- esting period. Mr. Taplin's birth was in Hampshire, England, and it was in 1850 that he began his horticultural career at Apley Park, where he remained four years, going to the estate of the Duke of Sutherland, thence to the Earl of Dartmouth's and to Veitch's famous Lon- don house, in the old gentleman's time. After serving there for a period he went to Margam Park, noted for its orange house 140 yards long, and thence to the Marquis of Lansdowne's where he was foreman under John Spencer. But it was at John Standish's place, at Ascot, that Taplin became identified with the doings transcribed in the text books. This was at the time that the ports of Japan were first opened to commerce, when Kobert Fortune went out to gamer the treasures of this virgin land. Among the first plants which Fortune sent to Standish was an aucuba, a staminate plant. K female plant of obscure origin had been known in England for twenty years but it had never berried. With the two Taplin produced the first plant which i8gg. The American Florist. 1505 John F. Sullivan. Stephen Taplin. SOME REPRESENTATIVE MEN OF DETROIT. Henry C. Fruck. ever berried out of Japan, so he believes. The plant sold for fifty guineas. Among other new things that Fortune sent was the Lilium auratum. The first plant which floweied had eight blooms. Jap- anese chrysanthemenis were also exported then for the first time, strange looking fellows with about a dozen long petals. They had everything to do with the hybridization which has obtained the wonderful development ot this flower. Fruits were a principal product at Standish's and Thomas Hogg, the noted pomologist, was a frequent visitor and friend of Mr. Taplin. Leaving here Taplin became gardener to the Earl of Stamford and Warrington and then in 1870 came to America, going to Detroit to take cha'ge of the place of Hubbard & Davis. In 1S72 Hubbard died. Their principal competitors were Farrin & Osborne, on the place now owned by Mr. Taplin. In 1876, late in May, the man in charge there lit his fires and went home, but the fires went out. That night there was a frost which ruined the entire stock and the owners were discouraged. Davis, Mrs. Hubbard and Taplin took the place. Mrs. Hubbard sold out in a year, Davis in three years. Since then, as Mr. Taplin expresses it, he has "been worryin' along alone." He has a large range of glass and makes a specialty of palms, orchids, azaleas and other deco- rative stock. HENRY C. FRUCK. Born at Xakel, Germany, in 1862, Henry C. Fruck came of a race oi gar- deners and foresters. He emigrated at the age of eleven years and for five years from 1873 did what he calls "odd jobs." In 1878 be sought an engagement with Bruno Schroeter at Detroit, serving a three year's apprenticeship. Then he went to Chicago, finding employment whith Charles Hartwig, Miller & Hunt, J. T. Anthony and Chas Held, going thence to California where he staid awhile with Adolph Sutro, near San Francisco, returning to New York in 1888, via Panama. In the next year he went back to Detroit and took charge oi the private gardens oi Joseph H. Berry, which he has built from a small begin- ning to be far the finest in the neighbor- hood. In 1889 there was but one house, 20x65; now there is a range of 32,000 feet of glass under which a great variety of stock is grown, orchids, palms, roses, chrysanthemums, bedding and miscel- laneous stock and a house of grapes. In addition to this Mr. Fruck has super- vision of a large collection of shrubbery and the vegetable garden. He is a man of studious habits and in every way a credit to his profession. New York. MARKET NOTES. — GOSSIP OF THIRTV- FOURTH STREET FERRY. — WHAT THE BOYS ARE UP TO.— MANY ITEMS OF CITY LIFE, INSTRUCTIVE, FRIVOLOUS OR SAD. The cut flower market is "dull and spiritless" as they say in Wall street. There are but few good roses seen and when tuese happen to be American Beauty they find customers at sight, but it would not take many ot them to block up the outlet. Asters are beginning to come in freely and big heaps of purple, pink and white ornament all the whole- salers' tables every morning. Auratum lilies sell well, if good, but most of those received are imperfect and disfigured specimens that are of little value. James Hart explains the present conditions of the cut flower trade by the fact that "there are too many people into it these days." His remedy is more retailers and fewer wholesalers. He says that "the rich are not building this year any more than we are" and, ignoring the sugges- tion that he himself is one of the rich, adds, "if they wouldn't build any more for two or three years business would be good." And who says his argument is not a sound one? It is summer time at the Thirty-fourth street market as well as elsewhere. Many of the habitues of this establish- ment come in regularly every morning now with little apparent reason for so doing except that they have been accus- tomed to come and have got into a reg- ular habit. Once in a while, however, unexpected activity breaks out and it is not safe for a buyer to calculate that because he got goods at his own price yesterday he can repeat the operation to-da3'. Six o'clock is the opening hour and no goods are permitted to be exposed before that time but as early as five o'clock the old timers begin to gather and the interim is spent in bargainmg, so that by the time boxes are opened the contents have frequentlyalreadychanged ownership and such shrewd observers as Johnnie Weir have made an accurate mental inventory of the full stock on hand and its lowest selling value. W. H. Siebrecht is away at the Catskills with his family and is sadly missed from the coterie ot inseparables that congregates every morning in the restaurant down stairs. When becomes to bear how the luck has run against Mike Lawler and made him pay for about everything in the line of cigars and other good things consumed by the boys for the past two weeks he will wish he had started away later. Mathews' side whiskers are bloom- ing as ot yore but his Scotts, of which he takes great care, are blooming too and fine. Geo. Golsner's moss roses are tak- ing a vacation till next season and his product is now confined principally to auratum lilies which he brings in on his shoulder leaving a trail of fragrance half a mile behind him wherever he goes. Wm. Ames' cut of auratumshasdwindled down to half a dozen a day but he brings them in with religious punctuality and looks as much like Dick Croker as ever. Donaldson is presumed to be taking things easy out at his Newtown farm for he has not been seen in the market for some time but sends his boy down with the carnations daily. Beckman is another Newtown representative and he is cut- ting a lot of fine asters that sell at sight. Gus. Schraeder's stock is asparagus, smilax and adiantums — all green, but the greenness does not communicate itself to Gus, who is a highly esteemed director ot the market corporation. A splendid col- lection of fancy gladioli are displayed every morning by Conrad from the John Lewis Childs place at Floral Park. The next stand to Conrad is Laney & Smith, of Woodhaven, whose specialty is carna- tions. J. K. Allen, Mike Hart and Char- lie Millang, all commission dealers, have stands at the market and show up regu- larly in such business or fun as ma v be on tap. Frank Millang holds forth here exclusively and does a large business in 1506 The American Florist. July ^p, his quiet way. Frank will go to Detroit in company with his friend Rath. The lease of the market has but two years more to run and there has been some agitation in tavor of a project for a big central horticultural exchange in which shall be located the market, the N. Y. Cut Flower Company and as many of the wholesalers as can be induced, to- gether with plant auction rooms, seed stores, club room, etc. The old armory at Eighth street and Third avenue is favored by some as an available site. The plan has much to commend it and capital invested in some such enterprise as this in New York city ought to yield good returns. Frank Millang had a clam bake at his house last Saturday in celebration of the eighth birthday of his son. Lots of the boys in the trade were there. Danny Sullivan, the smiling salesman at the New York Cut Flower Company, was married on Thursday of last week. His admiring friends contributed among other things enough promiscuous mate- rial to start in business a fair sized car- penter shop and drug store and Danny's smile is broader than ever. Jack Hogan, formerly employed by various wholesalers here, lost his life while trying to rescue a man from drowning at Fire Island on Friday last. A house belonging to S. C. Nash, at Clifton, was broken into one night last week and the clothing and other eflects of an employe who was occupying the house were stolen. Miss Gertie Burnett, eldest daughter of the late J. D. Burnett, of Madison, died of consumption on Monday, July 17. She had recently returned from California where she had gone on account of her health over two years ago. She was a most sweet and lovable girl. Her age was 23. F. Boulon, who grows some 200,000 violet plants every year states that he has lost the greater part of his entire planting this year on account of the dry weather prevailing on Long Island. H. A. Siebrecht, Jr., and family have gone to Watermill, Long Island, for a short outing. Gus. Bergmann, of John Young's, has gone to the Catskill's and Pat. Smith, of John Raynor's, is also enjoying a well earned vacation. The general committee of fifteen, on the business of inviting the S. A. F. to come to New York in 1900, will meet at the Florists' Club rooms on Monday, July 31, at 3 p. m. W. P. Sears and family, who are away on a Europeantour, have just been heard from at Naples, Italy. W. F. Sheridan's store is undergoing a thorough overhauling and will be re- papered and painted all over. J. P. Cleary has a fatherly look ever since last Sunday evening when the first daughter arrived at his home. Chicago. SUMMER FLOWERS GLUT THE MARKET.— GOOD ROSES AND CARNATIONS ARE NOT TO BE HAD.— (ULY BETTER THAN A YEAR AGO.— THE FLORISTS' SECOND EXCUR- SION.—VACATION TIME IS HERE.— REEVE GOES TO PEORIA.— JOTTINGS HERE AND THERE. — MANY VISITORS. The man who has been howling about the omnipresence of the Bride, the Brides- maid and the Beauty and who has cast reflections upon the carnation for its ubiquitv, should have made a trip through the wholesale district any day this week. What he would have seen would atleast have been a departure from the winter's rut. Asters there were in shoals, gladioli by the hundreds, sweet peas, not pot after pot, but basket upon basket, and water lilies were legion; here and there was a tuberose, but not a Beauty or a tea to spare and not a bloom worthy of the fond title of "divine." Good roses were very scarce, but there were enough of the little, open fellows to fill orders and leave a few short stemmed ones for the fakirs. Carnations were not plentiful and few of what there were staid awake long enough to reach the market in anything like good condition. But all the stock was good enough for funeral work, which was about all that any of the local retailers wanted it for. The wholesalers, both commission and growers, agree that although July has been very dull indeed compared with June, it has been quite a little better than the same month last year. The second outing of the Chicago Flo- rists' Club, which took place on Wednes- day, was a trip to Heim Bros.' establish- ment at Blue Island. At 10:30 the party took the South Side Elevated to Sixty- third and South Park avenue, where two special trolley cars awaited them. After nearly a two hour's ride through the country the party, numbering nearly 100, arrived at the greenhouses where plenty of refreshments were on hand. After the visitors had inspected the houses and field of carnations and violets, an excel- lent dinner was served under a temporary shelter erected on the lawn for the occa- sion. After dinner Pres. Sanders moved that a unanimous vote of thanks be extended to the Heim brothers for their generous hospitality. Then a number of foot races were run and prizes awarded the winners. Messrs. McKellar, Winter- son and Balluff entertained the guests with vocal selections. A game of base- ball was on the programme, the teams made up wholesalers vs. retailers. The teams were captained by Messrs. Win- terson and Ilauswirth, and the score at the finish stood 17 to 6 in favor of Win- terson's team. Among the out of town people who took part in the excur- sion were G. Swenson, Elmhurst; Geo. Souster, Elgin; Mr. Arnold of Peters & Arnold, DesPlaines; the Poehlman broth- ers, of Morton Grove, and A. Kennicott, of The Grove. Mrs. Horton, accountant for Bassett & Washburn, leaves to-night for a two weeks' outing at the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior. Mr. Washburn is taking his vacation an afternoon at a time, playing golf at Hinsdale. The boys at the store affirm that he has now become so proficient at the game that in "hole- ing up" he very seldom drives the ball through a greenhouse roof. Mr. Wash- burn will attend the S. A. F. convention. Joseph Reeve, for the past five and a half years with Andrew McAdams, will take charge of the establishment of J. C. Murray', Peoria, 111., August 1. Mr. Reeve will carry with him the best wishes of his numerous friends in the trade. Kennicott Bros. Company are fixing up their cold room in the most approved style. They are using their ice box this summer, but are so arranging the vault that it can be occupied all the year around it necessary. Uncle John Thorpe is here from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he is engaged laying out a city park of some eighty-seven acres. He says he is too busy to take in the convention this year. J. C. Vaughan has returned from a pro- longed eastern trip looking as though he enjoyed life in that region. Next thing we know he will be spending his summer vacations at Newport. Some fine blooms of Rudbeckia Golden Glow are being cut by W. N. Rudd at Mt. Greenwood cemetery. M. F. Kyle, who has been at Ottawa, III., for some time, has taken charge of the Albert Snyder place at Oak Park. The obsequies of Robert Pouley, an old time florist and father of Mrs. Arnold Ringier, were held Monday, July 24-. Stollery Bros, are building another carnation house 16x72 at their place on Carmen avenue. L. P. Kelly, the right hand man of W. E. Lynch, is in Wisconsin on vacation. Nic Wietor has been out at Bangs Lake, fishing, eating and sleeping. A. L. Vaughan left this week for New York. Among the week's visitors were Otto Speidel, (Jconomowoc, Wis.; C. C. Poll- worth, Milwaukee; J. A. Evans, Rich- mond, Ind ; Judson A. Kramer, Cedar Rapids, la.; Elmer Law, Butte, Mont.; Meyer Heller and Wm. Dittman, New Castle, Ind.; Mr. Stewart, of Volk & Stewart, Milwaukfe; Robert Spero, rep- resenting Chas. Zinn & Co., New York; A. S. Schrieber, Hoopeston, III. Philadelphia. TRADE PRETTY QUIET.— MARKET CONDI- TIONS.—PRICES.— ON TO THE CONVEN- TION.—PLANS FOR A TRAIN LOAD.— STORE MEN BUSY RENOVATING. — PERSONAL MEN- TION. There is little of interest that can be said at the present time. The usual dull summer trade is occasionally broken into by a little run of customers for cut flow- ers or for funerals. This demand causes a little heavier stock to be carried for a day or two, only to be eventually thrown out. Still we all manage to exist in spite of the apologies that have to be made for the poor quality and meager assortments of stock on hand. Gladioli, asters and helianthuses and other long stemmed outside flowers have arrived and make showy vases that add a little color to the windows and counters. Asters sell for 75 cents to $1.25 per hundred, others by the bunch at 25 cents and up. Meteors and Kaiserins are $3 to $5; Brides and Bridesmaids $2 to $4; Beauties 75 cents to $1.50 per dozen and dear at that. Carnations are 50 cents to $1; lily of the valley $3 to $4. The approaching convention is now the chief topic of conversation and nearly every day a new name appears on the roll of those who are going. The route is not definitely selected as yet but the Lehigh Valley system, by train leaving the Reading Terminal, seems the most favored and this line will likely be adopted. This train arrives in Buffalo at 9:35 p. m and from there it is hoped to join the New Yorkers, the Buffalonians and others and make up an entire train for the balance of the journe3'. Mr. Westcott says no matter which way we go all hands will be assured a good time as there will be everything on hand, in addition to the good company, to make them happy and jolly. If any who intend going have not yet notified Mr. Westcott, Horticultural Hall, Broad street, they will please do so at once. There is considerable renovating going on in the stores. Pennock Bros, are rearranging their office and putting in a new telephone box. S. R. .Viken, of 1715 Columbia avenue, is fitting up a store on the corner of Seventeenth and Bouvier streets, across from the present location, to which he will remove in September. The smell of fresh paint is in the air in many stores, where pot covers, pedestals. iSgg. The American Florist. 1507 -etc., are getting a going over so as to be readv when the season opens. C.R. Root, of Barteldes&Co., Denver, •Col , was in town the past week. He has been spending some time visiting friends, iiis tamily accompanying him. He reports the spring business in his section to have been very good. H. F. Michell returned from his visit to •California last Wednesday and reported having had a splendid trip. James W. Withers, of New York, is spending a few days in town. Edward Reid is off on a tour among ■his growers. K. Boston. _i LEISURELY MONTH— VACATIONS ARE IN ORDER.— SO ARE SUMMER VISITORS- DETROIT PROSPECTS. — JOHN RECK's SILVER WEDDING.— SWEET PEAS LACK- ING AT THE SHOW. — A GREAT ROSE. Boston, horticulturally, is indulging in .-a brief period of repose. Even the grow- ers who, from force of habit mainly, come to town in the morning with their ■diminiative cut, seem to partake of the prevalent vacationy spirit and such activity as they indulge in is apparently confined to the necessary home opera- tions of planting, watering, ventilating and weeding. In town they are social, easy going and conciliatory and prices and business prospects seem to worry them not at ail. Equally tranquil are the clerks in the stores and their sunburnt faces tell of vacations already spent, afternoons on the bleachers, jib booms, spinnakers and fishing lines. Outside of these holiday subjects there is little to talk about other than the approaching pilgrimage to Detroit which, from present indications, will be one of the most enjoyable trips ever indulged in by the progressive representatives of New Eng- land horticulture. Everyone is in the happy mood neces- sary to make it agreeable for the many summer tourists whom we have learned to expect in the vacation season. There have been several of them here during the past week and Boston has treated them to an abundance of cool and refreshing easterly breezes calculated to give big appetites for clam bakes, shore dinners, beans and such local specialties. Among the visitors were two from the west, W. •C. Egan, of Chicago, who has been revellmg in the hardy shrub lore dis- pensed by Jackson Dawson, and James Hartshorne, of Joliet, 111., who had a few ■commissions up his sleeve to buy some of the good things which this neighborhood vields and who appeared to be very suc- cessfully combining business with pleas- ure. Mr. and Mrs. John Reck, of Bridge- port, Conn , were also discovered mak- ing a brief stay in Boston while on a quiet little trip commemorative of their wedding twenty-five years ago and each of them credited the other with being just as young as at the beginning of their quarter century together. Our only regret in receiving these distinguished strangers is that the dry season has made havoc with our usually verdant lawns and gardens and the grass is brown in big patches. The same dry weather is responsible for many deficiencies in the Saturday shows at Horticultural Hall. Last Saturday was sweet pea day but sweet peas were conspicuous by their absence, the only attempt at a show being a named collec- tion of considerable extent shown by W. H. Craig. James Brydon brought flow- ers of two superb seedling nyniphteas, lioth very deep brilliant red in color. These, with generous collections of hardy herbaceous flowers from W. N. Craig and Rea Bros, and the usual show of wild flowers, fruits and vegetables, made up an interesting exhibit, considering the disadvantageous weather. W. Atlee Burpee can get some good testimony in this neighborhood as to the value of his Burbank rose for the garden. A rose of rich color and fragrance, of good growth, that is rarely without a number of blooms the whole summer through and which came through such a winter as the last one without protection in this latitude, is well worth having, and that is just what Burbank did. Cleveland. STATE OF THE MARKET. — DETERIORATION REPORTED.— CONVENTION TALK IS RIFE. — A CHEAP RATE BY BOAT.— THE ROUTE SELECTED —PROSPECTS FOR A VERY LARGE PARTY. Business continues as featureless as ever. Flowers are in rather greater sup- ply and, owing to the hot weather, are rather poorer in quality than at the last report. Roses show this deterioration and increase in supply somewhat more than other things. The carnation supply has not increased as yet, the outdoor supply hardly having begun to come in. Lilium lancifolium has been added to the list of available flowers. About the only ones seen as yet are the white ones, pink coming a little later. There are a few asters but they are still rather poor. Convention talk is all the go just now and from present appearances the delega- tion from this locality will be a large one. Pretty much every one spoken to seems to have it in mind to attend, even if it should not be possible to remain away from business for the full time of the con- vention. A rate of $2.25 for the round trip has been made by the Detroit and Cleveland Steam Navigation Company. In addition to this a charge of $1.75 is made for a stateroom accommodating three persons. From this point there is no use in figuring to go by any other way, as the lake route has too many natural advantages, in addition to the financial one. It is practically certain that the local club will go up on the night boat August 1-t, getting into Detroit early Tuesday morning. It is not possible to accurately determine the number who will attend from here but it would seem that we ought to have at least thirtj'-five or forty, beside those who can only run up for a day or two. It is understood that the Pittsburg dele- gation will come through Cleveland. The Philadelphia party at this writing has not settled upon a route. Should all these, with the many who may be picked up in route, favor us with a call things ought to be lively on the Detroit boat. A. Pittsburg. BUSINESS QUIET— STOCK AND ITS QUALI- TIES.— ON TO DETROIT. — A BUSINESS CHANGE.— VACATION TIME.— PERSONAL JOTTINGS. Funeral work is about all that has been done during the past week, business otherwise being very slow and stock abundant. Roses are poor and hard to sell; carnations go better. Good asters sell from 50 cents to 75 cents per dozen. Gladioli are not much in demand while sweet peas are plentiful. The Pittsburg party for the S. A. F. convention will leave Monday evening, August 14 over L. E. & P. R. R., going to Cleveland, where they will take the boat for Detroit. From present indica- tions our party, not all florists, will number fifty or more. \Vm. Schmitt and Otto Gruber have bought the Park avenue establishment of R. G. MacGonigle, managed by Wm. Kail, and took immediate possession. Mr. Schmitt was formerly on Lang avenue. East End, and Mr. Gruber was gardener to J. H. Ileims. Wm. A. Clark, of the Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., has returned to the city after an absence of several weeks. T. P. Langhans, of the same company, will leave Saturday for the mountains with his family. W. F. Kasting, of Buffalo, visited this city last week, returning home on Satur- day. A. M. Murdoch is off on his vacation and will probably be away a month or more. G. O. Buffalo. WEATHER HOT AND TRADE COOLS OFF. — GOOD CROWD EXPECTED FOR THE CON- VENTION TRIP. — PERSONAL MENTION. The weather has been very warm and trade very quiet. Sweet peas, Kaiserin roses and Scott carnations are the best flowers coming in. Lilium auratum is good and very effective in window decora- tions. The B. F. C. had a meeting last week and talked over business affairs. We shall have a large delegation for Detroit and in that bowling contest it will be Buffalo against the field. S. A. Anderson's illness has developed into typhoid fever and we regret to report that he is quite ill. W. F. Kasting and W'. A. Adams have again been down to Wilson, N, Y., as the guests of F. B. Lewis. They found the fishing good. F. W. Taylor, superintendent of the Horticultural Department of the Omaha Exposition and Director of Concessions at the Pan-American show, has met our boys and we hope he will hereafter be one of our club. Emil Brooker, Kasting's accountant, is enjoying a vacation. J. C. Vaughan paid us a flying visit last week. W. A. Detroit. FUNERAL ORDERS MAKE BUSINESS GOOD. — CONVENTION PREPARATIONS. — SOME CLEVELAND TOURISTS.— JOTTINGS. Business has held up wonderfully dur- ing July, a steady run of funeral work making the month the best July in the history of the leading stores. Of course good roses and carnations are scarce but some very fine asters are coming in and find ready sale. Convention preparations are progress- ing apace. Each day brings fresh information as to the routes chosen by the delegations from the principal cities and the time of their arrival. The reception committee is planning to meet each party as it steps from its car or boat. Mrs. J. M. Gasser and Miss M. H. Roberts, of Cleveland, passed through July 25 by boat bound for the upper lakes via the S. S. Monarch, Capt. Robin- son, which sailed from Windsor, Ont., for the Canadian lakes and Duluth. They expect to be back for the convention. Paterson, N. J. — Van Voorhies & Smith have dissolved partnership and the business will hereafter be carried on by Mr. Smith under the title of Robert Smith & Co. 1508 The American Florist. July 2^^ Snbscription, 81.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. SuDscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate, 81.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Fosition Gaaranteed* Discounts, 6 times 5percent; 13times, lOper cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 80 per cent. Cover space sold onlj^ on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plymg only to the back pages. " The AdvertlslDK Department of the American Florist Is for FlorlBts, Seedsmen. Nurserynien. and dealers In wares pertaining to those lines Only. Orderi lor lets than one-hall inch (pace not accepted. Advertlsementsmnst reach ns by Wednesday to ae- onre Insertion In the Issue for the f ollowlog Saturday. Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. Phloxes are making rapid strides into the lavor of the retail florists. To ENJOY the full measure of the pleas- ures of the convention it is desirable to be a member of the S. A. F. Every fiorist who can spare or acquire the ground should keep on hand a supply of ornamental trees and shrubs. Philadelphia is a canna which in dry weather needs a larger supply of water than most of the other varieties now commonly grown. We are in receipt of the second part of the "Transactions of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society," containing re- ports of meetings, officers, committees, etc., for 1898. Quite a number of the members of the S. A. P". consider the trade displays the best feature of the annual conventions. A large assortment of goods from vari- ous houses gives them an opportunity to select wiselv and economically. C. Petrick, of Ghent, Belgium, who is represented in the United States and Canada by Aug. Rhotert, of New York, has now enlarged his establishment by an addition of 90,000 feet of glass, which he will use almost exclusively for the growing of palms, araucarias, ficus and other plants for the American market. Society of American Florists. department of plant registration. W. A. Manda registers Dendrobium nobile Mrs. Geo. B. Wilson. Bulbs very strong, rather thick, closely set with light green leaves. The flowers are nearly double the size of the ordinary form, with sepals and petals of a rich, deep crimson; lip very large, yellowish with maroon blotch. Wm. J. Stewart, Secretary. Chicago to Detroit. The committee of the Chicago Florists' Club has arranged to employ the Wabash Railroad for the trip to the convention city and has reserved reclining chair cars upon the Continental Limited, leaving the Polk street station at 12 o'clock, noon. Monday, August 14, reaching Detroit at 8:10 p. m. that day. It is promised that a number of things will be provided for the pleasure and comfort of the party. The fare will be $7.75 going and, with a certificate, $2.60 returning. Don't fail to get your certificate. Those in the west and northwest are cordially invited to join the Chicago party. Fur- ther information, if desired, may be obtained upon application to Edgar Sanders, 1639 Belmont avenue, or P. J. Hauswirth, 31S Wabash avenue. The Value of Advertising, .\M. Florist Co.— Enclosed find check in full of account. The advertisement brought us many orders; we are entirely cleaned out and could have sold more if we had them. Thanks Seymour & Kramer. livansville, Ind. Our Fourteenth Volume. With this issue closes the fourteenth volume of the American Florist, con- taining 1660 pages, an increase of 102 pages over the previous volume, 1222 pages more than appeared in the first volume. Copies of the latest volume, substantially bound in cloth with cow- hide trimmings and gilt lettering, may be had at this oflice, price $3. HO. Send vour order now. Boiler Tubes for Heating. Ed. Am. Florist: — You will oblige by stating whether one could not use 2-inch boiler tubes for heating instead ol 2-inch iron pipe. Iron pipes measure two inches inside while flues are two inches outside measurement. If they can be used, how should they be fitted together and connected with return flues? Is there anyone in the trade using them? S. &H. When 2-inch boiler tubes are to be used tor heating pipes, it is customary to cut threads on the ends of the pipes and con- nect them by means of couplings, but the pipes of larger size are joined by slipping collars or double hubs over the ends and packing the joints with cement or iron filings. L. R. Taft. Greenhouse Building. Warren, O.— A. T.Hoyt, range of 6,000 feet. Boston, Mass. — Mt. Hope Cemetery, plant house and curvilinear palm house. Cambridge, Alass. — Mt. Auburn Ceme- tery, two plant houses. Roslindale, Mass. — James Farquhar, house 20x280. Northampton, Mass. — Mt. Holyoke College, range of houses. Champaign, 111.— J. E. Y'eats, addition to range. Germantown, Pa. — W. F. Snyder, greenhouse 25x50. St. Paul, Minn. — F. Franke, rose house; A. S. Swanson, two houses. St. Joseph, Mo — E. V. Meyer, addition 20x30; L.J. Stuppy, fern house 16x60, carnation house 18x105. Burlingame, Cal — E. W. McLellan & Co., two rose houses. Wilmington, Del. — W. H. Vance, one house 14x100. Louisville, Kv. — C. W. Reimers, five houses 20x112.' Monongahela, Pa. — I. S. Crall, five eighty- five- foot houses. Pittsburg, Pa.— J. B. Ferguson, range of houses. Tewksbury, Mass. — Patten & Co., car- nation house 23x250. Gibson City, 111.— Swan Peterson, range of seven 80- foot houses. Kennett Square, Pa. — Y'eatman Bros., one mushroom house. Winsted, Conn. — Carl Swensen, one commercial house 25x220. Westville, Conn. — Karl Rosein, two commercial houses. Philadelphia, Pa. — F. Crinage, one greenhouse 17x75. Middletown, Conn. — Henry C. Beebe, range of commercial houses. Jersey Shore, N. J. — Noble Norton, one greenhouse. Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Listi Received. Pinehurst Nurseries, Pinehurst, N. C, seeds of American woody and herbaceous plants; New York Market Gardeners' Association, New York, X. Y'., pansy seed; Siebrecht & Son, New Rochelle, N. Y., new and rare plants; Wilfred A. Broth- erton, Rochester, Mich., bulbs, tubers, etc.; Geo. C. Watson, Philadelphia, Pa., bulbs; Bredemeier & Drege, Pallanza, Italy, seeds and bulbs; Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., Cincinnati, O., cut flowers. New York to Detroit. The committee in charge of the trans- portation for New York and vicinity has made arrangements to go by the cele- brated Black Diamond Express, Lehigh Valley railroad, leaving foot of Cortlandt street at 12 o'clock (noon) on Monday, August 7, reaching Detroit the next morning at 6:55 o'clock. The beautiful scenery of the renowned Lehigh and Susquehanna valleys by day- light in a special car will, we feel sure, induce many to go who otherwise would not. The rates are one full fare going and one-third fare returning on the certificate plan, or $13 50 for the fare going and $4.50 for the return; in addition the sleeping car fare from Buffalo to Detroit is $2. Delegates wishing to save them- selves trouble may secure tickets both for train and sleeper by remitting $15.50, to John N. May, Summit, New Jersey. The committee's work will be greatly facilitated 'oy delegates notifying in ad- vance and as soon as possible their inten- tion of going. As the New Y'ork Florists' Club has decided to invite the S. A. F. to New York in 1900, the members will realize the great importance of having a full delega- tion at the forthcoming convention. For the New Jersey delegates who may prefer to board the train en route, it stops at Newark at 12:08 p. m.. South Plainfield at 12:51 p. m.and South Beth- lehem at 2:06 p. m. W.J. Stewart,] P. O'Mara, (Committee. John N. May, ) Large Snails in Greenhouses. Ed. A.m. Florist:— Replying to the query of "G. M." in a recent issue, page 1458, I would state that to eradicate snails in greenhouses he should place lettuce leaves, sliced potatoes or sliced apples where the snails harbor during the day, and after dark, if he goes around with a lantern, he will find them out and feeding on the bait, when they may be easily caught and destroyed. If any should evade detection, they will be found underneath the bait the following morning. Another useful remedy will be found in dusting about the infested plants with dry lime. This will destroy snails and not injure the plants. Salt may also be sprinkled about, but care must be taken that it does not come in contact with the plants. I always keep a num- ber of toads hopping around the green- houses. These keep down all the snails, woodlice and a large number of other night raiding pests; but some persons have a stronger aversion to these little ribless fellows than they have against boneless snails. E. H. Townsend. John Shellum, a Philadelphia grower, says he has effectually rid himself of snails with camphor such as is used for keeping moths out of garments. By scattering i8gg. The American Florist. 1509 this substance on the tables among the plants the snails are either killed or driven away. Another plan adopted by a mushroom grower is to place bran about on pieces of boards and go around at night and catch them. They are very iond of bran and are easily taken in this way. Both of these schemes are declared to be sure cures, so it would seem as if the snail problem has at last been solved. Diseased Tofaasco Pepper Plants. Ed. Am. Florist:— In a field of Tobasco pepper plants, some 150,000 in number, signs of sickness put in an appearance about June S. The plants suddenly wilt and die off by the hundred. The ground is in good condition, the plants half grown and just commenced to bloom. You would oblige very much by inform- ing me as to the nature of the trouble, stating also how it can be resisted. Would a dressing of lime be of any benefit? Under a separate cover I am sending you a few of the affected plants for inspection. G. R. Louisiana. We have examined the diseased Tobasco pepper plants and find that the roots contain a fungus and a large number of bacteria. We can not, however, state whether these are the cause of the trouble until we have given the matter further investigation. As to whether a dressing of lime would be of benefit or not, we <:an not say in the absence of all data in regard to the nature of the soil. B. T. Galloway. OBITUARY. MICHAEL DOYLE. Michael Doyle, senior member of the John .\. Doyle Company, Springfield, O., died July 21 after an illness which had kept him away from business for a num- ber of months. His brothers will'conduct the establishment as heretofore. BURTON C. MORRIS. Burton C. Morris, of the Lafayette Floral Co., Salt Lake City, died Monday evening, July 17, at the hands of John H. Benbrook. The deceased was a most estimable young man. He served through the Spanish war with Torrey's riders, and Gen. J. Q. Carmon, their commander, delivered a deep feeling eulogy at the iuneral July 20, at which Troop L of which the deceased was a member, acted as guard of honor. Among the pall bearers were J. H. McCurdy and Thomas Hobday, business partners of Mr. Morris. ELISHA HUBBARD HONT. Death has invaded the ranks of the Chicago wholesalers, and removed a familiar figure in Elisha Hubbard Hunt, who died at his home in Park Ridge, 111., Tuesday morning, July 25. Mr. Hunt was born at Loda, 111., January 8, 1S5S, and consequently was but 41 years of age. He studied at the Massachusetts Agricultural College, at Amherst, and most of his youth was spent in that state. About 18S2 heengaged with J. C. Vaughan in Chicago, then at 42 La Salle street, taking charge of the w^holesalecut flower department. Later Mr. Hunt was in the seed department of the same firm and in ISSS he purchased the cut flower department of that business and has continued it until the present time, though ill health for more than a year has lessened his active part therein. Mr. Hunt was by nature, education and fxper'ence well adapted to the seed busi- ness, being conservative, careful and painstaking in his work. He was very quiet in his manner and deliberate in his movements; yet few men could dispatch work more rapidly, for he never made a motion without purpose. Unassuming in his ways and considerate of the feel- ings of his associates, he was ever more ready to suffer through the neglect or misdoings of others than by any word or action hold them responsible. Mr. Hunt established a lasting reputation for business probity and honesty, and his management of the commission cut flower business through hard times, and competition fair and otherwise, could well claim that merit which acquired and deserved the name "old reliable." Mr. Hunt had wearied of continued and incurable illness — complicated pulmonary troubles— and the painless sleep which marked his end was not unwelcome to him. He leaves a widow and stepson. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday morning and the body taken to Sunderland, near Springfield, Mass , for burial. The business will be continued as heretofore. Milwaukee. The firm of Ellis & Pollworth dissolved partnership July 1, C. C. Pollworth pur- chasing the interest of Wm. H. Ellis and assuming the entire business responsi- bilitv. The final arrangements were completed July 20. C. B. W. Decator, 111. — Mrs. Katherine Dant is in business at 839 No. Water street with a house 16x100 and will put in a new heating apparatus this fall. SITUATIONS. WANTS, FOR SALE. AdTenlsemeota under tbla bead will be Inserted at the rate of 10 centa a line (Beven words) each Inser- tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year ISiS Is entitled to a flve-Une want adv. (situations only) free to be used at any time dorlnff the year. CITOATION wanted— By aoilst; 3 years' experl- QITDATION wanted— a thoroughly competent 3 American Florist. P. McKeov SITUATION WANTBD-By a \OUDg man 21 years of age. honest and sober; position as designer and salesman In retail tiower store: 5 years' experleDce. In or near New York City preferred. Address DESIGNER, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTBD-By a slilctly temperateall- around florist; can grow carnations, mums and violets. Wcuid like to learn to gr,w lotes. Age 'Jl: 2Vs vears' experience. Address L E Jo.vES. 177 Putman Ave . Zanesvllle. O. In roses, carnations, bulbs, etc : also grafter of roses, outdoor manetil and a good propagator of rcses and general greenhouse plants. Philadelphia or New York preferred. Can give best of references. Address WM. B. care American Florist. WANTED— A single min for growing roses, carna- tions and general stock St .te wages expected. Address Bl.mer E. Bovnton. s^vcamore. III. WANTED— Florist, competent to grow for cut flow- ers and beddmg pants. State nationality and references. Wages $2.^ per monlb, board and lo-^g- Ing Address Grower, care American Florist. WANTED AT ONCB-A good all around florist, single man: must be willing to work: wages $20 per month and board. State nationality. References required. J. A. Hissing EK. Lansing, Mich. WANTED— For general greenhouse work, an active and reliable man; wages, ^T-:< per month. A steady place for the right ma ... ences S M. 11.^ WANTED— Seedsman; joung man accustomed to retail counter and older trade. Apply, stating age. experience and salary expected, to R. AND J. FAHyraAR & Q^ , HrlUSo Market St., Boston, Mass. WANTED— First c'ass grower of roses and carna- tions—none other need apply. State wages wanted, age and send reference as to ability. Per- manent position for the right man. Address V. FhasCIS. Winnipeg. Manitoba. Canada. WaNTED-A good, honest, steady man to take charge of greenhouses. Must be a good grower and designer and temperate. Also able to take tele- phi. ne orders Good place for right party. Refer- ences required. Address J. FCTLLER. 8 Grove St., Fltcbburg, Mass. WANTED— Manager and pronagator to grow stock snd manage the fllllng of orders and packing of goods of an extensive retail catalogue trade In roses, geraniums, cannas and mixed plants. State expart- ence and salary References required. None but soft uperate habits need apply J T Lovett. I, Ittle Silver, N.J. FOR RENT— Three greenhouses; good retail trade; ;iO miles from ;t. Louis market. Address V. J. ADAMi, Coulteivllle, III. FOR SALE- Steam boiler, new. used one winter: capable of hoatlog iiOOa feet of glass. For partic- ulars write me. Price reasonable. Address Box 4114, Sprlngvllle. N. Y. FOR SALE OR RBNT-Dwelllng and greenhouse. 4.100 feet of glass, also ;l acres celery gardjn; good town; no competition. Low terms. Address U N, care American Florist, Chicago. FOR SALE— A splendid chance to obtain several thousand feet of glass and an established trade, at a very reasoBable price. For particulars address A N. care American Florist. FOR SALE— Two hundred dollars will buy a No. IT Hltchlngs hot water boiler and 1500 feet of cast Iron heating pipe with fittings; only u^ed 3 ynars. Ed. Helphich, Washington C. H . O FOR RENT- 24 greenhouses. ,".5.000 feet of glass, one acre of land, two story house and barns, good home trade. A bargain for florist or vegetable grower. R J. Lemis. 1110 Dunning St , Chicago. FOR SALE— Big opportunlt V for little cash. Florist or lettuce grower with $1000 to Invest can double his money In one minute by buying my business. ti.OCQ feet of glass; cheap fuel; good market. Good thing. Address .\ L, care American Florist. po , dwelltDg and tools; good Block carnations and 'mums Price reasooable. Good rea- Bons for selling. Address A. care Am. Florist. FOK SALE AT A BARGAIN— Ten greenhouses dwelling house, barn. f>hed. steam beat, horse, wagons, sitd. everytdlog to do business with, one- half SIX GREENHOUSES 1.^,000 sq. ft. glass, with contents, having a long established, Increasing and profltable business. The only wholesale growers— growing like cut flower specialties— within a wide radius. Eastern New England the market. Sales limited by pro- duction only. Grand soil. Fifty miles from Boston; 65 from Portland; Sminutes to business district of a progressive town. Electric and steam cars near. Fifty acres fine tillage land. Substan- tial and conveniently and attractively arranged buildings; large slate roof 12-room dwelling, hot water heat, etc.; large slate roof barn, carriage house, carpenter shop, etc. Everything in good condition and to be sold with contents— live stock, hay, tools, wasons, carriage, etc. Facilities for enlarging. All fronting on Portsmouth Ave. A beautiful estate. Easv terms. A rare chance. Send for descriptive and illustrated booklet. Address HAYES' ESTATE. P. O. Box 640, Fxeter, N. H, The Annual Meeting of the Members of the Florists' Hail Association will be held at Har- monie Hall. Detroit, Mii-h.. on August loth, 1899. at -;:{0 p. m., for the purpose of electing two Dire'-tors and transacting necessary business. JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y. NOTICK STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING. CHICAGO, July 15, 1899. Stockholders of the American Florist Company: You :irt.- hereby notified that l he annual meeting of the Stockholders of the .Anierioan Florist Com- pauv will be held in the Cadillac Hotel, Detroit Mich., Thursday, August I", 1899. at So'clool; p. M. for the purpose of electing directors and officers for the ensuing term, and for the transaction of such other business as may come before th 1510 The American Florist. July 29V Cincinnati. BUSINESS QUIET BUT NO OVER SUPPLY OF STOCK. — florists' ANNUAL OUTING A GREAT SUCCESS. — PROSPECTS FOR CON- VENTION PARTY. — BUILDING OPERATIONS AND PERSONAL JOTTINGS. Business has been rather quiet and although stock is short there is enough to meet the demand. So far seasonable rains have favored us and all outdoor stock, especially carnations, are in fine shape. The florists' outing, which occurred July 20, is a thing of the past. At 9:30 a. m. the boat Hudson and the big five- decker Island Queen, sailed for Coney Island with banners iairly cracking in the hustling river breezes. After an hour's journey we reached that lovely green spot, and the day passed with merry making and enjoyment. The following prizes were awarded: Bowling team of five men, 718 points, box 10 cent cigars. Baseball, score 16 to 1 in favor of the growers, cash prize $7. Bicycle race, five miles in fifteen minutes, won by J. T. Crane, a gold medal. I am sorry to report that up to this writing only a small delegation from here have signified their intention of going to Detroit. It is to be hoped that a goodly number will avail themselves of the one and one-third fare. Anyone wishing to join the Cincinnati party may write E. G. Gillett, 113 East Third street for information. Wm. Mann, of the Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., and Mrs. Mann, have gone to Louisville on a ten days' vacation. E. W. Mack is rebuilding three houses 15x50. R. Witterstaetter is building a new carnation house 20x100 and is pushing repairs along. Rosconi, dealer in bulbs and roses, has moved into new quarters, corner Fourth and Walnut streets. He reports as hav- ing done a prosperous business the past season. Julius Peterson is erecting a beautiful residence at Westwood, near his estab- lishment, and will have it completed bv iall. The next meeting of the Florists' Society will be held at the residence of President Wm. Murphy, August 10. B. P. Critchell is about town again. H. SCHWARZ. Omaha, Neb. At the recent funeral of Mrs. B. Haas the following florists acted as pall bearers: John Peterson, Louis Hender- son, L. Edever, P. Paulson, G. Swoboda and J. J. Hess. It is probable that Omaha's representa- tives at the Detroit convention will num- ber at least eight but probably not more than ten. Grippe. Barre, Vt.— W. C. Goodwin has sold his place to A. Wood and A. Elmslie who will start in business as florists; $2500 was the price paid. TO THE AMERICAN FLORISTS' CONVENTION VIA THE WABASH. The Railroads have i^rantt'ij a fare and one- third to the meeting of the American Florists to be held in Detroit, August 15th to 18th. The direct and popular line to Detroit from Chicago is the Wabash road. We have the following trains: Leave GblcsKO 12:02 noon; arrive Detroit 8:10 p. m. Leave Chicago 3:15 p. m.; arrive Detroit 10:45 p. m. LeaveCblcaKOll:00p. in.; arrive Detroit 8:00a. m. Wagner Sleepers and free reclining chair cars on all our trains. It is the only line operating com- Eartment sleeping cars between Chicago and letroit. For full particulars, sleeping car reser- vations, etc., call al Wabash Ticket OfHce, 1)7 Adams St., or write to F. A. Palhsr, Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt., 310 Marquette Bldg., Chicago. J PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., Ltd., WHOLESALE FLORISTS, Long Distance <-. , o «. . < ■Phone 2157. Consignments oolicited. Mo. 705 Penn Ave., FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. -rf--^ ^<>n micE l.ht -«— — — PJTTSBURfi. P<. HOLTON&HUNKELGO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. ■■& p. 0. Box 103. MILWAUKEE, WIS. m Wbol^ale flower/\arK?fe CINCINNATI, July 27. BoseB, Bride, Bridesmaid 2.1 Meteor 3.( " Perle 2.( CamatlonB ' Sweet Peas Gladiolus 3.[ Tuberoses Smilax 10.( Adlantnm Ck>mmon ferns ST. Loots, July 27. BosM, Beauty 4( Bride, BrIdeBmatd, Met«or. . Bmllax. Adlantum.. \BparaKus.. Perle 2 00® 3.00 Meteor 3.00® 5.00 Kalserln 3.00® 6 00 Csmatlona. fancy 1.50 goodstook 50® 1 00 Gladiolus 5.00® 6 00 Darrlsll ... Auratum... Asters Adlantum. Common ferns . Kalserln 4 0 NIphetos. Perle 2.C Carnations, shortstems i '* lOHK " l.t Lily of the valley 3 ( gmllax Adlantum 1 Hardy ferns Galax leaves Asparagus 40. C ROSES CARNATIONS, VALLEY EERNS GALAX and IVY LEAVES and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Headquarters vWESTERN / Pcni\sylvai\ia>./ ^ We get ^ daily new customers because we have the reputation that all orders are punctually filled. WM.F.KASTING&CO.ValiSg^^r^- Wholsale florists. 444 sixth ave. LONO DISTANCE TELEPHONE 2985. All kinds of Florists Supplies & Wire Designs on hand« S^~CoDalgriment8 of good stock Bollclt^d. GOING TO The Detroit Convention OF THE Society of American Florists, AUGUST 15-18, 1899. Be sure and purchase your tickets front Chicago and the west via the Grand Tronic Railway System. First-class accommodations and quick ser- vice. Rate one and one-third fare, on cer- tificate plan, making round trip rate from Chicago to Detroit ^Q 70 and Return V7.IV For furth'T particulars apply to J. H. BURGIS. C. p. & T. Agent. 249 Clark St.. cor. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago. Depot ; Dearborn Station, cor. Polk and Dearborn Sts. Do the American Florist a small favor Mention the paper when writing adver- tisers. ....AN.... Indispensable Adjunct To a successful wholesale business is an up-to-date, accurate, complete Trade Directory. Such a book, 359 pages, con- taining the name and address of every florist, nurseryman and seedsman in America, will be mailed from this office on receipt of $2.00. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 334 Dearborn St., CHICAQO, ILL. iSg9. The American Florist. 1511 CUT FLOWERS We can All all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and CARNA- TIONS. We are headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., Until further notice we v - CHICAGO. ill close at 5:30 P. M. weel Wholesale Price List. 13 HETEOR BRIDESHAID BRIDE PERLE CARNATIONS.... Quotations subject to change without notice. All other stock at lowest market prices, k days, and noon on Sundays and Holidays. 1.50 1.25 1.00 per 100, 3.00 to 4.00 3.00to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 " 1.00 to 1.50 McKELLAR & WINTERSON, Wholesale Florists. .^^j*.^CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED..5t^.^^ 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, OHIO.A.GO. We Have the' OUR SPECIALTIES: LARGEST WHOLESALE ORCHIDS, HIGH-GRADE ROSES, House in Chicago. CARNATIONS and VIOLETS. -_ tVFull Line FLORISTS' SUPPLI£.S, Seeds. Bulbs. Hardy Stock. ^wmwmmmmmmfmmffmmmmffmfmmfrmrmfmmmfmfmfmfi I. G. PRINCE & CO. WHoiesale Gut Flower AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO, CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. srccEesoRs to H. L. 8UNDERBRUCH CO. MsaliiGoiissii Florists 416 Walnut St., CINCINNATI. OHIO. ConAlgnmenta 6ollclt«d. Special Attention Given to ShlpplDK Orders. Do not forget to say "saw your ad. in the American Florist" when corre- sponding with advertisers Wbol^ale [lower/^arKjfe CHICAOO. July 28. Bosea, Beanty, 24 Inch 8 " " " 1.00 BrldB. 3.00® 1 CO Bridesmaid 3 000 1.01 Perle 2.00® 3.00 Meteor 3.00® 4 UO ramatlons 1.00® 1.50 Sweet Peas 10® .30 Cornflowers 50 Water Lines 100 Qlaololl 1.00® 3 00 Asters 50® 2 00 MlBDonette 1 lioa 2 00 Adlantum 50® 1.00 Common ferns .15 Fancy Ferns .20 BmUal 10 00®15.0O Asparagus 50.00 Benthey&Co. F. F. BENTHEY, IManager, Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. I^^Consignments solicited 19-21 RANDOLPH St CM I CAG O Tell them where you saw the ad. E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE " FOR WHOLESALE- GUT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Qo Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Bassett&Wasiiburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and A||A ClAiAfAva Growers of llUl rlOWeiS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALL ^ Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash- ington St., Chicago. Write for special guotatlons on large orders. WHOLESALE GROWER OF ROSES. DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO, ILL Illinois Gut Flower Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. J. B. DEAMUD 51 & 53 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. E. C. AMLING Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, W. S. HEffRON. Mgr. ....CHICAOO. KENNIGOTT BROS. CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. it2-44 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO, WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY. WIETOR BROS. erccEssoRe to ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO. Wholesale Growers ol CUT FLOWERS SI WABASH AVENUE, Headquarters ....CHICAOO For American Beauties. Mention American Florist. 1512 The American Florist. July 29, Samuel I. PennooK. Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, , PHILADELPHIA, PA, AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. COMMENCING JULY 3rd, WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:30 A. M. TO 6:00 P. M. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies. BOSTON... ^ FLOWERS X>Plo^ Ivl-69-A. PHILADELPHIA. Couslgnmenls Solicited. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, 17 N. JUNIPER STREET, ^"'"'pS^^sSa. PHILADELPHIA, PA. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S COLOR CHART Is now accepted as the standard In preparing color desorlptlons. by many foreign houses aa well as In America. PRICE 15 CENTS POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 322 Dearborn St. Cliicaoo Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Long Distance 'Phone Ml-2ti D. Consignments ol Roses. Carnations. Violets solicited. SHIPPING UBELS es •Cut Flowers Prlnt<'^^#^^|^^^^^^%^»^ BABY PRIMROSE, 12 for $1..50, $10.00 per 100 by mail. ASPARAGUS SPREN6ERI, 25 for JL.'bO by mail, U per 100, express, ACALYPHA SANDERI, 12 for $3, 100 for $25 by express. SWEET-SCENTED CALLA, 12 for $1, 100 for $6 by mail. New YELLOW CALLA Lemon Giant, Large bulbs, many eyes, $7.50 for 12, BEGONIAS, Tuberous, $2.50 per 100 A. BLANC & CO., PHILADEUPHIA. It may be premature to talk FIELD CARNATIONS I Nevertheless I wish to remind you that it will pay vou to correspond with me if in want of Standards or Novelties. Let- ters of inquiry cheerfully answered. S. S. SKIDELSKY, 1653 No, 7th St., PHILADELPHIA. E. G. HILL & CO. t Wiioiesaie Florists I RICHMOND. IND. ^ GERANIUM AMERICA is in full bloom just now; color effect in tulb sun is of deepest clear rose. Sun proof, you bet; ilwurf, yes, very dwarf. R..BX HENRY EICHHOLZ, Florist, NextSpbinu. WAYNESBORO. PA. iSgg. The American Florist. ]5i5- i|E Convention Number... rOF THE: AMERICAN FLORIST iWILL BE ISSUED: OUR Convention Number this year, as most of our patrons are doubtless aware, will commemorate the J 5th anniversary of the birth of the American Florist, also the \ 5th convention of the S. A. F. We there- fore purpose to make it in every way worthy of the occasion. The contents of this issue will be of permanent value to all progres- sive florists, seedsmen and nurserymen in the United States and Canada, and as copies will be mailed to everyone in the above trades whose business is worthy of consideration, it is certain to prove a most valuable advertising medium . v^ -.^ %^ ^^ -^ tv ^^ ^ Timely advertisements include all kinds of florists' supplies, growing stock of every description, seeds, bulbs, building materials, ventilators, boilers, piping, glass, paints, putty, pots, insecticides, fertilizers, garden implements, etct**-^*^ Advertisements in body pages will be taken at our ordinary rates, namely, $J.OO per inch, $30.00 per page of thirty inches, with the usual discounts on time contracts. Advertisements on second, third and fourth Special Cover Pages (printed on heavy toned paper), $30.00 per page, net. Advertisements on first and second Ordinary Cover Pages sold only on yearly contract, in the usual spaces, at $1.00 per inch net. American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A. ^l^g=»In order that yoo may be given the best possible position and display j* j» ^ j* c?* PLEASE MAIL YOUR ADVERTISEMENT NOW. m 1516 The American Florist. July 2g^ The Nursery TRaE>E. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Burbank's new plums will be widely ■offered this fall. Buffalo and Rochester are wrestling with the tussock moth. Prof. E. S. Goff says that we should -confine plums to Americana stocks. S. D. WiLLARD is very well pleased with the new Bing cherry. It is very large and of excellent quality. There is a prospect that Mahaleb stocks will again be scarce and that Maz- zard must be generally used. About Pipestone, Mich., such hardy peaches as Hill's Chili, Gold Drop and Alexander are a full crop although many sorts are almost a total failure. George Compere has again gone to Hawaii in quest of predaceous insect?, this time representing the California State Board of Horticulture. He is in company v?ith Prof Albert Koebele, of Honolulu, and will visit the Fiji Islans, Australia, Java and China before returning. American Pomological Society. The twenty-sixth biennial session of the .American Pomological Society will be held at Horticultural Hall, Broad street, Philadelphia, September 7 and S. The exhibition of fruits, especially new and little known varieties, and articles and appliances of pomological interest is to be especially encouraged and a series of important addresses has been arranged for. Among those who will speak are Prof L. H. Baile.v, Ithaca, N.Y.;Thomas Meehan, Germantown, Pa.; Prof L. O. Howard, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C; Prof B. T. Galloway, Department of Agriculture, Washington; Prof F. A. Waugh, Burlington, Vt.; Prof E. S. Gofi, Madison, Wis.; Hon. C. W. Garfield, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Prof Wm. R. Lazenby, Columbus, O.; J. W. Kerr, Denton, Md.; E. J. Wickson, Berkeley, Cal.; J. R. Card well, Portland, Ore ; J. H. Hale, South Glastonbury, Conn.; Prof Wm. B. Alwood, Blacksburg, Va., and several others. C. L. Watrous, DesMoines, la., is president of the society and David Rust, Horticultural Hall, Philadelphia, is secretary of the local committee of arrangements, of whom any information may be obtained. CYCLAMENS, PRIMULAS, CINERARIAS. STRAIN SUPERB. Cyclamen PerBlcum Splendens (slg ) flneet "train In the world. In four true colors, aESt.. from 2?^-lnch pots $4 00 per 100: «36.00 per lOCO. :;^htneBe Prlmrope(frlneed f ■ from tlat«, 12 00 per 100; $1> _„ . _ ■Cineraria Ilvb Maxima fltrandinora.Krandlflorn ptenU^lma. ooBrnlea. hermetloa nana, from tlats, |175perl00.$l5perl000. SATISFACTION GUARANTEEH. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. KENTIA FORSTERIANA SEED ;it Jl 7.-1 ]..■!■ ih"U-;iiMl Windsor Flower Seed Co.. B > CARNATION CITTINGS All sold. AVe are booking: orders for field-grown srock. Ceo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich. 1 '.land 10-in. pots, liirgr plimts W ill Mil rh. :i|i l,.i .-Msh. Crop now on will piiv iiH'iv tiK.i >t .if phiiits. THOS. CAPERS, Wellesley Hill. Maas. CVPRIPEDIIM Spectabileard Pubescens Fine healthy plants; ran ship any time;"no\\ or in Sep- tember preferably. Must be ordered now: sinj^je crownsor large natural clumps, as de- sired. The trade supplied in any quantity. Large assortment of Nurset v Stock for fall shipment. EVERGREEN NURSERY CO.. ^5TI , Wl raddn N 1!a p, Ever^in I, Wis. HEADQUARTERS FOR HflRDy ROSES. W.& T.SMITH CO., Geneva, N.Y. We are Headquarters for them. Field Grown Roses Two year old. On their own roots. Northern prowti. Uench-rooted. Full assortment. Special low contract offers for Fail or Spring delivery. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, N. Y. J. ADSTIN 1 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. CLEMATIS Special Offer of Young Plants. Florists . — why not grow your own plants; they will suit you better than any you can buy. I offer nice, young, well-hardened plants, 10 varieties, best sorts, free by mail, for $1.00: per 100, $8.00: 25. same rates. STRONG SMILAX ROOTS. $2.00 per 100. SMILAX, strong year old plants in iVi and 3-inch pots, that will sive strong strings for cutting at once, $2 50 and $3 00 per 100. F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III. HOME OF CHOICE TREES and Hardy Plants. cr.c/-i » I TiDc 1 Azalea Amoena. Rhododendrons, SPECIALTIES I Kalmias. Blue Spruce. NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R. I. Frank Brunton, Mgr, {^"Catalogue free. HftRDY SHRUBS. Assorted in twenty varieties, 1 and 2 year old, fine plants $50.00 per 1000. Three and four years old, strong bushes $80.00 per 1000. Descriptive catalogue and wholesale price list of ornamental nursery stock for all in the trade. SAMUEL C. MOOfl. Morrisnlle.Bucks Co., Pa. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. P>EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. The Reading Mnrgery, BKADING, UASS. WRTABT.ISHTBTt lfi54 . ViburnufflTomentosuffl A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSspecIalty Price list and descriptive calaloKue on application. REA BROTHERS. Norwood, mass. NURSERYMEN.... I F you have made any change in your firm * name or address, please send us your corrected business card so that you may be properiy listed in next year's edition of our directory. Send also pHrticulars of any additions you may have made to your estab- lishment, either greenhouses or land. AMLRIC4N FLORIST CO.. 324 Dearborn St.. Chicago. We've thousands of readers and hun- dredsot advertisers. Each helps the other. lil CARNATION PLANTS Orders booked now for strong, healthy plants of the following varieties; 500 FLORA nilL 1000 SILVER SPRAY 500 McOOWAN 1000 IVORY 500 OOLOriNCn 500 tLDORADO 1000 EMILY PIERSON 500 MORELLO If there is anything here you want write me before you buy and get prices. Can do you some good on this lot of stock CHAS. CHADWICK, LOCK BOX 11. GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. CASH PALM and FERN SALE. iv,d„. i.,.,.„«. L;it:illi;r Umi b' .liir:i, ■iVt-'ui. lOlHi, »:». $ 4.U0 4!4 inch, strong. }3.00 20.00 .5-uich 4..T0 33.00 .o!4-inch 5.00 36.00 6-inch 8..t0 64.00 T-inch 11.00 88.00 8-lnch $18-22.00 145-160. Kcnitia Bel. & Fors., fine strong, low stuff, 5-inch 9.00 73.00 " 5!4-inch 13,IHI 90.00 " 6-inch $18-34.00 140-185. " 7-in. $3-$4; 8-in. $4-}6 .-a.-h. Adiantum cuneatura. elegant condition. 4V4-inch. strong, $3 per doz.; $33 per 100; 5>i-inch, J5 per doz.; $35 per 100. Fious ela§tiea. 5-inch, S5..50 per doz.; $45 per 100. Sword Ferns, 3-in. $7, 4-in. $9.50, 5-in. $18 p.T 100. ALBERT FUCHS, (Established 1884), 2059-73 N. Halated St., .HICACO. Oiilv Chir;iL'.. lli.rist ii»;ir.Jed M.-dul <•» 1'mIiik at \V..rld's F.-iir, 1S!«. DAYBREAK! Extra fine, field-grown plants, now ready for delivery— §0.00 per 100 JOHN McFARLAND. NORTH EASTON. ... MASS. Florists' Stock for Bedding Alternanthera, Coleus, Geraniums, Pansies, Daisies, Verbenas, Fuchsias, Salvias, etc., etc. Write for prices. Florists when in Milwaukee are in- vited to look over our stock. ARCHIE MIDDLEMASS, 1019 Forest Home Ave., MILWAUKEE, WIS. CELERY PLANTS l^'^l Pasc-al. on order of 5000. .$2 00 per 1000. express prepaid. Small plants for transplanting, 75cts. per 1000: 5000 order. 60 cts. per lOOO. ;«" Cash «itli order. HEMRY W. WILLIAMS, 603 Ravine Ave.. Peoria, III. For quirk sliijuncnt address •1'. 1!. LONG, Mar. Kast Peoria, III. VIOLETS, 'MUMS, ROSES. E!£i JI. Loui>-, Carai.l.rll ,ind Calirnriii:i Vi..l,-ts. an.' |ll,■.lll^, J--'.-''ii P'T mil. $30.0(1 p.T IIIIH). •Mums. Iv.Tv:. 11.1 oth.T good vriri.'ti.-s.sum.- pric.:'s. Ros.'S, M.-t...rs. .Maids. P.Tl.'S, Hrid.-s and Sou- p.Tts, g.xid stoi.-k.3-iu., $4.11(1 p.T 1110; t-i(i..$,5.00. li.iuvardias, best varieti.s, »3..'>ii p.r Km. APDREss HENRY SMITH, Cor. Monroe & Division Sis., GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. CHRYSANTHEMIMS. Standard varieties nearly sold out. See AxiEKic.\N Florist of July 20th for novelties H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS JOZjXEI'X', IXjXj. j8gg. The American Florist. 1517 ESTABLISHED 1802 S SEEDS Wholesale Price List AND FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS. Ready and mailed on applicatioD.. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (late of IS John Street) 36 CORTUNDT STREET. NEW YORK ALM c5^^<52^ TRESn ON HAND 100 1000 3000 Asparagus Sprengerii. .$1.00 16.00 I15.C0 Corypha australis 75 5.00 13.50 Phoenix canariensis 50 3.50 13.00 •• reclinata 75 5.00 13.50 Chamaerops humilis robusta 50 4.00 Livistonarotundilolia 2.25 20.00 Areca lutescens 75 5.00 13.50 Latania borbonica 50 2.50 6.00 J. L. SCHILLER. ....404 East 34th Street. NEW YORK CITY. THE JENNINGS STRAIN PANSIE5 are considered by many florists as the flneet American strain to date. Lar^e flowerloK and most brilliant colors In great varletv. NEW CROP NOW READY. Finest mlxed-pkt., fl.CO; ^oz.. $3 00; 1 oz . 15 CO. Finest white— blue, black and yellow In separate colois. 50 cts. per pkt. Plants ready In any quantity Sept. lat, '99. ^^CASH WITH ORDER. E. B. JENNINGS, 'm"'' Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Panaies. BOBBINK & ATKINS, Representatives ot the following European Houses: The Horticultural Co.. Boskoon. Holland. H. P. Roses, Rhododendroos. Clematis, Hardy Azaleas, etc. Rudolph Van TU & Co.. HlIleKOm. Holland. Dutch and Stocks; Victor Lemolne, Nancy, France. Noveliles a Specialty. Snoeck Bros ,GendbrugKe, Belgium, Flcus cuttings, Palms, Araucarias, Bay Trees, etc. Goods of these Arms kept on hand In eeason. RUTHERFORD. N. d. PRIMROSE. 100. CHINESE PRIMROSES. single,mLsed,2-in.pots, $3.00 Obconica Grandiflora, 2 in. pots 3.50 Rosea, August 1st . Forbesi, "Babv Primrose," 2-in. pois . . ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. 2V4-iii. pots . . 50 Bridesmaids, 100 Brides, 2'/.-in. pots . JOS. n. CUNNINGHAIVI, Deleware. 0. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ ♦ Vaughan's "International." Received the only reward for Mixed Pausies at the World's Fair. It is to-day better and more complete than ever. It contains the cream oClbe stock of 10 Pansy specialists. There is no better mixture iu existence, as all the florists who saw or used it can tell you. Price, per oz.. $10.00; Hoz,.$5>oo; Moz.,$3.so; 'y oz., $1.50; trade pkt., 50c. Vaughan's "Giant Mixture." This mixture is specially made up by us from all the above separate colors of Giant Trimardeau, the Giant Bugnot and Gassier and several special strains which cannot be had any other way. If your trade demands large flowers there is no better mixture. Prlc«, per oz , $4.00; >4 oz.. $1.00; ij oz.. 60c.; trade pkt.. 25c. SPECIAL OFFER. We fu • five 25c. trade pkts. of Giant Pansies for $1.00. Vaughan's Premium Pansies Mixed. X^ Embraces all the varieties of the Fancy German sorts. We have sold thi: mixture for the past fifteen vears and it has given general satisfaction. Per pkt, 25c.: i8oz.,80c.; V4 oz., $3.00; oz., $5.50. CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING PANSIES. "Choice Mixed"— in many colors. Pkt., 10.:.; « oz. $1.00; 4oz. for $2.00. 84 & 86 Randolph St.. CHICAGO. ■'^N^^WRr' VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Zirngiebel Giant Pansies. MARKET AND FANCY STRAINS. Are unexcelled as yet, for size and bril- liancy of colors, and are the most popular strains to date. New colors continually added every season. NEW CROP SEED READY NOW. Trade packages of either strain, at $1.00 each. Full directions, how to sow and cultivate, with every package. DENYS ZiRNGIEBEL, ^ NEEDHAIM, MASS. PIM^Y ^FFR T*"® Famous rrtllOI OLLU. Diamond strain. The best strain in the world of the German type of Pansy: largest in size and greatest variety of rii'h and odd colors. A trial will prove it. I have re'-eived hundreds of testimonials from tlorists who have used this strain, of which the following are samples. From S. T. Matnabd, Professor of Horticulture at the Mass. A-iricultural College and Director of the Horticultural Department of the Hatch Ex- periment Station, Amherst, Mass.— "It gives me l)leasure to say that your Pansy Seed, Diamond Strain, is the finest we have ever grown." From Harvey Bros., Salmon Falls, N. H. — "Please send us the price of \ our Diamond Strain Pansy seed by the oun»_*e. The plants we bought from you last fall were fine, the fanciest colors we have ever had. All our patrons said they were the best they had ever seen." Price, all colors mixed, S.'i.aO per oz.: $;? per Koz.; $1.75 per J^ oz.; $1 per ^e oz. Cash with order. L. W. COODELL, Pansy Park, Dwight, Mass. Tell your wants in the American Florist. Freesia Ref racta Alba duiui dfld, 100, $0.40; 1000. $.3.00 1.00; " 7.50 ....per 100, 4.50 AUGUST: Aidr . H. H. BERGER & CO.. (E8tab;Uheai878.) 47 Barclay St., NEW YORK. ^™- PANSIES. ^^-^- Roemer's Superb Prize Pan5ie5, improved strain, new crop, ready now (my own growing). This mixture is saved from the very finest selected plants of all leading novelties; without doubt the hnest strain in the market to-day. Mixed, per pkt of 3000 seeds. $1.00; M oz., 11,50; V4 oz.. 82.75; loz.,S5.00; white, yellow, black and violet blue in separate colors, same price. Casu with Order. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Grower of extra fine pansies; planli ready Sept. 15th. FINE SEEDS CHINESE PRIIVIROSE. the best large flowering, friniied varieties prown. Florists' pkt of 13 vars., single and d'uibli-, 400 seeds, $1.00; Vi pkt. 50 cts. "D A 'KTCT'Pfi GIANTS, the very best X^Ja^at OXflO, mammoth vars. to be had. No liijrr .viT (ilfered. Pkt. 3500 seeds, mixed. $1.00; H pkt. 50 cts. A pkt. new Forget- Me-Not "Jewel" added to every order. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown. Pa. -1518 The American Florist. July 2p, Our pasTiMEs Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and ■ cycling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all corresponaence for this department to \Vm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass.; •Kobt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia^ Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 334 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. The Florists' Gun Club of Philadelphia is now tied for second place in the City League tournament, a competition • between some filteen crack teams. At the Twin Cities. The following scores, made July 18, are not very high but the players hope to be -in better shape by the time they reach Detroit: Name 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. 5th. 6th. Av. G Will ... 145 150 108 146 151 1115 134 Jno. Monson. .136 111 115 157 122 119 127 E. Na^el .... 136 125 121 106 114 136 123 T. Lv^ns ... 85 97 164 145 118 129 121 N. The Omaha Record. Seven games were rolled at Omaha on Monday evening. The following is a ■ condensation of the record: Name. High score. Av. Swoboda 169 144 . Hess 163 136 Floth 160 136 Paulson 167 134 . Hildkinson 138 129 -Henderson 154 128 ,Davey 134 119 Grippe. The Score at Milwaukee. On Friday evening, July 21, the Mil- -waukee florists bowled to the following score: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. Polhvorth 179 137 175 168 165 Svlvester 139 170 134 117 143 Mathewson . . ' 131 120 160 156 139 , Edlefseu 132 99 106 156 123 Holton 154 79 106 110 113 Zweitel 95 113 120 121 113 , Klokner 129 83 93 113 104 Evans 71 82 108 1U7 92 ■ Kennedy 83 81 72 77 78 c. c. p. Among Cleveland's Mighty Bowlers. The bowlers have worked hard during 1 the past season and the flower of the ■flock has been selected to go up against the mighty men of Philadelphia, Flat- bush, St. Louis and other burgs. We ' hate to have to say it ourselves, but we think the aggregation of talent that is to represent the Forest City at Detroit will . make some of those other hot sports leel 1 like "thirty cents." Not a man of them that is content with less than a strike and from that up to as many as the 1 umpire will let them have. All the bowl- ing trophies are already "our'n." Let Harry Balsley have the new municipal I prize inscribed with the magic name of ' Cleveland, for Kunz, Eadie, Pentecost, • Graham and Cushman have sworn to I bring it home. A. Graham and Albert Hart have been added to the list to ■ serve in case any ol the team fall over- board between Cleveland and Detroit. ,A special tug has been chartered to take them up to Detroit and a scow has been arranged for to bring back the ; prizes. The entire team is undergoing the heaviest kind of training in a train ■ shed on the Lake Shore Road. They are being rubbed down with train oil twice an hour for thirty-five minutes at a time, and all in all we feel that neither pains , nor expense have been spared to get them , into shape to roll thegames of their lives. A. In Craig's Potting Shed. "Pat, I see the Shamrock is to meet the Columbia this fall. Do you think the Columbia will win?" Pat. — "Oi dinnaw; but if he does Oi'll break his face fer 'im mesilf, b'gosh!" Chicago Practice Game. In the practice game at .\nson's allej-s on the 21st inst,, F. Stollery made the high score with 210. The number of games played and averages follow: Name 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. 5lh. 6th. Av. E. F. Winterson . 148 167 183 150 134 162 1.57 F. Stollery .... 107 135 189 153 143 210 156 G. Stollery ... 189 136 115 166 169 129 151 Geo. Asmus . 130 162 158 146 107 141 Phil. Hauswirth . 137 141 139 .1. S. Wilson 120 124 157 99 141 134 129 Walter Kreitling 129 1(J9 117 158 124 126 127 A. Lange , . .".109 136 125 84 97 110 M. Barker .... 110 105 110 1(8 H. F. Halle . 65 86 76 The following games were rolled at Anson's alleys July 24: Name 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. 5th. 6th. 7th. 8th. 9th Evans . . 109 136 135 110 120 144 98 106 115 Barker . 89 91 114 104 128 79 75 Henderson 98 178 105 143 107 130 137 ^09 138 DeL'nan . 133 141 155 135 143 130 139 166 102 Winterson 137 159 I3> 119 143 163 195 H8 Pastimes of Gotham. If the New York bowlers seriously con- template making a struggle for the numerous valuable prizes at Detroit they are keeping mighty still about it. Stranger things have happened, however, than that New York would slip out there quietly and capture thegoods right under the noses of the overtrained teams from the suburban villages that have been doing so much boasting. Don't forget the surprise at St. Louis a few years ago, gentlemen. Only seven bowlers showed up on Mon- day afternoon and two or three of those are not available for Detroit. About a dozen games were rolled from which the following selection gives the maximum scores in lour games: Eoehrs 147 170 173 18ll Atkins 112 119 i:!3 Hii O'Mara 152 153 1.54 16|J Traendly 145 146 157 186 Schenck 143 153 158 164 Stewart 81 i:)9 Donlan 103 105 With Quaker City Bowlers. The third match on outside alWs for a place on the Detroit team was bowled on the North Broad street allej-s on last Monday night and resulted in no change of position among the first six men, who will now doubtless comprise the team. A new choice of sides was made, but the team captained by John Westcott won, as before. The alleys had just been relaid and these were the first games rolled on them. The scores were the best of the series, but there is still much room for improvement, as vifill be seen by an inspec- tion of the figures below. The last con- test takes place on the Maennerchor alleys. Sixth and Vine streets, next Mon- day evening. Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. Total. W.-sti-citt 131 141 172 4+4 AimI.ts..ii 118 143 163 434 Kill 117 1,37 133 386 Ki.iil.- 143 133 147 433 HiMUii ' 149 166 130 435 Total 658 710 744 2112 Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. Total. llabermi-hl 1.50 146 143 439 \V:ilker 142 138 141 421 Bilker 107 128 69 324 Gibson ■.■.■:124 102 97 323 Moss 139 131 147 417 Total 063 665 717 1934 K. ROSES Per 100 BRIDESMAID, 2!4-in. pots. $35 per M..S3.00 METEOR 2yj-in. pots, 2.00 BRIDE •■ " 3.50 GOLDEN GATE ' " 3.00 BRIDESMAID 4 " 5.00 METEOR " " 4.00 REINBERG BROS., SI Wabash Ave., CHICAQO. SURPLUS ROSES. 1000. Beauty, 3S4-in. poib..jr.00 S60.00 Meteor, " " .. 4.00 35.00 Maids, " '■ .. 4.00 35.00 Brides, " " .. 4.00 36.00 All fine stock — grown for own use. Cash with order from unknown parties. BRANT & NOE, .B-OIIEST C3-IiE3Sr, - Ilil,.^ Rose Plants. BRIDES and BRIDESMAIDS, 3-inch, S3. 25 per 100; $30.00 per lOOO Stiictly first-class M. A. HUNT FLORAL CO., p. O. Box 235. TERRE HAUTE, IND. GRAND STOCK We offer 6000 superb i-in. MAIDS and BRIDES at S5.00 per 100 and 600 3-in. METEORS at St.OO. Don't plant cheap stock and expect results. This stock will please critical buyers. Samples it ten cents is inclosed. Stock 2'/i-in. pots, $3.00. W. H. GULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. Finest Forcing Roses,s 3.-1. BRIDE S2.50 $4.00 Also Soupert, Hermosa, DeGraw, Krufier and a full line of roses from 314- inch pots, at low prices. Send for prices. Cash with order. SMILAX, tine young plants, {12.00 per 1000. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. ROSES Clean, healthy plants, from 3-iuch pots, $5.00 per 100 Perle. Meteor. Wootton, Bride. Brides- maid, Am. Beauty, Pink and White La Plants from 2-in. pots, WOOTTON and PERLE, $2 50 per 100. ASPIDISTRA, from 4-inch pols $10.00 per 100 JOSEPH HEINL, Jacksonville, III. 4000 BRIDES AND BRIDESMAIDS... in thumb pots, nice plants at $10.00 per 1000. H. W. WIELAND Bucks Co. NEWTOWN, PA. BRIlii:, BRIDESMAIII, PERLE, GOLDEN GATE, WOOTTON, MME. CHATENAY, 3 and 4-inch pots, $S.OO per 100. The abov.' are all t;ood strong; stock, fit for immediate planting. EVENDEN BROS., Wllliamsport, Pa. There are buyers tor all kinds of stock advertised in the American Florist J8gg. The American Florist. 1519 Dreer's CINERARIA. ;» trade pkf. tr. pkt. Dreer's Prize Dwarf $0.60 $1X0 Tall 60 1.00 Choice Dwarf .^0 Tall .50 Double ICO CALCEOLARIA. Hybrida grandiflora, self colors .. .60 l.ro Tlg'rida 60 1.00 CYCLAMEN. PersicTixn. nn extra choice stock, trade pkto,, 30o.; oz. $1.25. 100 seeds 1000 seeds ^ersicnm g-iganteum. wbite $1.00 $9.00 wliite, dark eye 1.00 9.00 " " rose 1.00 9.00 blood-red 1.00 9.00 choicest mixed. 1.00 8.00 DAISY. (Bellis perennis). trade pkt. oz. Bonble White $0.40 $2.00 bnowball. f.-Ltra tiDc 50 3.00 Xougfellow rose .W 2.50 Maxima, ri'd 50 3.00 Double Choicest Mixed 40 2.00 MYOSOTIS. tPorj.'el-Me-Xot.) Prize Strains of CINERARIA, CYCLAMEN, PRIMULA. Etc. are the Standard of Excellence throughout the U. S. and are yearly grown by the largest florists with the most satisfactory results MIGNONETTE. trade pkt. oz. Machet, extra select stock $0.15 $0.50 Deflmce, very large spikes 25 1.00 PANSY. Boyal Exhibition, the flnist mixt- ure imported 50 8.00 Premium, a grand mixture of good Alpestris Victoria, blue Eliza Fanrobert, blue. Palustris semperflorens Giant Trimardean, mixture of very larsie llowers Very Fine mixed, excellent 4.00 1.50 PRIMULAS. H trade pkt. tr, pkt. DBEEB'S Prize Mixed. Fringed. This can be depended upon to give a large variety of colors of the largest size Albx. white Alba Magnifica. the finest white. Chiswick Bed. briL'ht scarlet Holborn Blue, uniciue color Kermesina splendens, deep crin Pimctata. crimson, spotted i Bosy Morn, soft rosy pink.. Bubra. deep red Fern-leaved, mixed Double Wbite Douole Mixed 'hite. 60 1.00 1.00 1.00 1,00 1.00 1.00 Note— Our trade packets of Primulas contain rrim 500 to 1000 seeds each, according to variety. Our Wholesale Catalogue for July has been mailed to all Florists, if you did not receive a copy please notify os and we will mail you another. It contains a complete list of PALMS, FERNS and other DECORATIVE STOCK, BULBS, FLOWER and VEGETABLE SEEDS, Etc. wm fl, DREER. 714 cuesinot SI, puiiafleiptiia. Pa. We are now booking orders for fall delivery; fine plants from the field. Guaranteed strong, vigorous plants free from disease, of all leading varieties. WRITE US YOUR WANTS. LAKE VIEW ROSE GARDENS, K/atd'pX;.^ "="' ^"'""•• •^ JAMESTOWN, N. Y. GflRNflTION CUTTINGS A^lvliv SOILED. ASPARAGUS SPRCNGERII, iu 3. 4 and 6-iu. pots. BABY PRIMROSE, 4'in. pots. ORAOENA INOIVISA, 5 and 6-iu. pots. Liberal discounts for liberal orders. All Bhipments will be well packed. We will endeavor to please you. Send in your orders early. Write us your wants: we can supply them. 3!4-inch, shifted back to 3-inch. FANCY ROSE STOCK making extra strong plants and not bulky for shipment. Bride. Meteor, Maid and Kaiserin, 6c; ai/j-in., 3!4c. July 15th and later delivery. SMILAX, strong, a-inch, $1.00 per 100: $8.00 per 1000. CASH with order. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III. ...CHEAP... For He Who Buys Them. ISO MAIDS. gA 125 PERLES. ISO BRIDES. '^V ISONIPHETOS. This is all good, healthy, surplus 4-in. r;ptans, L. Dajana and Hurlingtonia fragrans. LAGER & HURRELL, "h^'^'t. ^- ■)■ Orchid Qrowers and Importers. PRIMROSES NOW READY PRIMULA (Chinese) ALBA RUBRA. fern leaf, mx. " mixed. . . , .TAPONICA ALBA . FLORIBUNDA, yellow AURICULA, mixed . . CINERARIA HYBRIDS, mixed. . PETUNIAS, double fringed, mixed . ruffled. GER.VNIUMS, 20 varieties, mixed 2.00 2.00 2.50 200 3.00 200 2.00 FUCHSIAS, lOvaii.-ti.'s. niix.-d . . . 2"4-in., $2, HYDRANGEAS, mixed ... ■' 3. ASPARAGUS PLU.MOSUS . . . . S'/a-in., 7, SPRE.VGERII . . . . •■ 7 LYCOPODIUM DENT 2}i-in., 2 S.MILAX, strong - 2, from flats . " BEGONIAS, flowering, 10 varieties named . . 2 mix-id . ... I 200.000 PANSY PLANTS, ready September. 5 plants at 100 rates. Cash, no discouut. ..^e-v^'' ant Flowering •• Sl & CO., ::^Florists' Supplies. EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF, New Illustrated Catalogue Free for the Asking. 25 N. 4th SI.. PHILADELPHIA Vaughan's=|{OSE GROWER=B«''e "««' This is a Special Brand we have put up lor our trade. It is ground fine, hence acts quickly. Free from acid, very light in appearance, and a superb article Analvsis:— Ammonia. 4W la iW percent TranI phoaihoric acid, 22 lo 25 per cent. Total b^ne rhosphate. 43 to Til per cent. PRICE: 5 lbs. 25c; 10 lbs 40c; 25 lbs 60c; 50 lbs. ouir^rn Vaiiehan'S 'PPd StflfP nitw vnHK $i.rO; 100 lbs. $2.00; 200 lbs. $3 50; 500 IDs. CHICAGO. IflUgllllll !) vBBU OIUII!, NEW YORK. $8 00. 10CO lbs $15.50; 2000 lbs $30.0J. 84-86 Randolph St. 14 Barclay St. Wire Rose Stakes THE MODEL EXTENSION CARNATION SUPPORT. Lancaster. Pa.. .June 17, "99. MR. THERON PARKEK, LSrooklyn. N. Y., Dear 5/V.-— Your Model Carnation Support is all rifiht in every way, and will no doubt be considered as neces- sary as good plants yi\i\i srowers when better known. I consider it the best on the market: and if your other spe- cialties are equally as pood, they should make another addition to the money makers of 1900. Respectfully. ALbKRT M. HERR. Sainplen and Frires on Application to THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO. 226 North 9th St . BROOKLYN N.Y, ^t^^fr m-mr*-'Wr'»"t«ide Avet., Jersey City, N.J. Jackson Av. & Pearson St , Long Island City, N. Y. ..RUBBER HOSE.. for florists, Seedsmen. ^^ Nurserymen, Gardeners, Etc. 34: -in. special hose f20.00 per tOO ft. V-in., 7 ply 15.00 per 100 ft. 34'-in., S ply 12.50 per 100 ft. ■4-in., 7 ply 12.50 per 100 ft. a^'-in., 4 ply 10.00 per 100 ft. ;4-in., 4 and 5 ply 10.00 per 100 ft. '"Made in 25-ft. or 50-ft. lengths. Couplings attached, ready for use. MANirACTLRERS' RIBBER CO., J- 45 Vesey St.. NEW YORK CITY. to mention the ....American Florist when you write to an advertiser. Yoo can not get a GOOD THING for nothing:. But the price of this apparatus is next to nothing. Send for price and description to J. D. CARMODY Ewansville. Ind. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price perorate: Price per crate 1500 2-ln. pots In crate, «.88 120 7-ln, pots In crate. U "X 1S002H " ■• 5,25 tJO 8 ■■ " 1500 2S" •■ B.OO 48 a 10003 " '■ 5 to 4810 ^00 3« " •■ 6.80 2411 " " 3.60 4.60 24 12 1214 600 4 320 5 " " 4.61 - - 144 6 " ■■ S.llii dlli " '■ 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pi>t8. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. llanKlUK Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. lOSft'cent for casn with order. Address HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. AOGD8T KOLKKR & SONS. New York Auents 52 DET 8TKKKT. NKW TOKK CITT. Standards ^ FLOWER Pots If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, 28lh and M Strpcls N. E waSHIMBTflN n C FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS ^'tT List and SAMPLES FREE. J. 6, SWAHN S SONS, MINNEAPOUS, MINN. i8g9. The American Florist. 1523 UP=TO=DATE FL0RI5T5 It III". re is gainott Ity preveiitiiifi tin* "I ihr iiiit-go than by iiicreasiuK the \\ :i>iiful methods of doing busiuuss Profit.... iiiicl pnncMii thi' i'omnn?rciaI florist lii'i'i.ina up l.> Ihi- mills mid In his coni|)i-litm-s. Tin' i-xpc-nsi- r..r li.-iitiuii is II lai-L'.' .iiir mill \vi„Ti. 11 florist s.'.Min-s |.r.,|irrlir,-,i,,.,- iin/c, lulior. ncunnnii/i-- In.'l ;iiid li:i- ih> r.|.:iii', \,r is in a much bHlCT iinsili.iii In in,.,.( 11,,. ,l,.,„„,id „f the times for jiopular priees from florists. Some boilers have tlie sole merit of beius CHEAP and Can Be... l),,ii'jlii 111 II ]<)\\ jiriiM'. One winter's use sIkiws iliiit nhil.. Ill,- price is low for the liiiili-r ii U liiiili fill ~, -nip iron, which is about 111! -II. -li li,,il..r. iir.. -..,.,1 for. I Mir l„,il,.rs arr Distinguished 111 »-llllv.-ll;„I liofii ■nil lllllll'' II pn li'llviM-eil at I tlie United States, and a sj ial where we have no boilers in use. GIBLIN & CO., SEND FOR OUR GREENHOUSE CATALOGUE. UTICA, N. Y. ARE YOU. 4 Buiiding°» ^ Repairing? MASTICA, $1.00 per gallon. LIQUID PUTTY, 25-lb. can |1.S0, ready to SCOLLAY PUTTY BULB for applying Mastica or Liquid Putty, 85c. VAN REYPER'S GLAZING POINTS, per 1000 60c, by mail 75c. GLASS CUTTERS, steel roller, I5c each. MASTICA GLAZING MACHINE, $i 00 ea Ellis & Pollworth, Box 75. MILWAUKEE, WIS. "NICOMITE"! (PATENT.) Vapor Insecticide. A Certain Killer of RED SPIDER, GREENFLY and Other Insect Pests. TtlE TOBACCO WAREHOUSING AND TR/'.DINO CO., ^^ Sold by Seedsmen LOUISVILLE, KY. HAVE YOU I ANY SOD TO CUT ^^ ANY SOIt. TO SIFT "J ANY MANUBE AND SOIL TO MIX UP ■ ve money by usinj; one of our Soil Crushing ill pay for itself the first week. Stone and ITect on it, it is made very strong. It can be to make the soil fine or coarse as you \\ish. We guarantee it will do the work far better and quicker than it can ever be done by hand. The cylinder is framed with Iron Plates to prevent its wearing out. (Patent applied for.) COMPLETE. ONLY $5.00. IP SO. you ( Machines, gravel ha^ regulated Bt-FFALO, X. Y., .lime 2C>, 1899. Florists' Scpplt Co., North Tonawanda, X. Y. Gentlemen : — I have made a thorougi trial of your Ground Crushing or Mixing Machine and find that it is satisfactory in every respect. It has already paid for itself in the saving on labor. I call hardlv see how any florist can do without them. Yours very truly. JOS. H. EEBSTOCK. Floiusts' Sfi'i'LY Co.. North Tonawanda, X. Y., Julv 15. 1899. Gentlemen:— \ have used your Ground Crushing Machine ever since I first procured it from you and it does all you claim for it, pulverizing the earth flnelv and rapidly. I like it and find it a payiu" machine. B. F. FELTOX. Florists" Sfpplt Co., Buffalo, X. Y,, July 20, 1899, Gentlemen; — The Soil Pulverizer ^^e ordered front \ou came in due time. In answer would sav that it is 11 i;reat labor saving macliine. Two men with the machine can doasmu.-h work as siv (lil can aiiv ,iili,.r":iv. Yours truly, W. J. P.\LMER A SOX. ' THE PLORISTS' SIPPIY CO., Box 56, North Tonawanda, N. Y. Or WM. F. KASTINC, 481 Washington St.. BUFFALO, N. Y. I Leather Bound I m copies of the new edition of our DIRECTORY of Florists, g g Nurserymen and Seedsmen of the United States and S g Canada, arranged both by states and towns and alpha- S S bctically. Price, $3.00; in board covers, $2.00. J'.^J-J- i? I American Flori&t Company, § 8 324 Dearborn Street, Chicago. 8 1524: The American Florist. July 2g, Index to Advertisers. AdvertlBlnp Rates — 1508 Allen J K. 1513 American Koad Ma- chine Co -••■ • "' American Rose '^o^^^^ „ AmiingKc::: ■.■.■.:.... 1511 BayerBdorter H * I'O. 5.1 Benthey&Co iJ}} ilf^|?^ui-co::::io.: iSri^ §o::::::::|h Bobbins* AtWnB....ol, Boston Letter Co =21 Brants Npe =» Brown Peter 5,' BuckbeeH W j'[-' Budlong J A... ■■■ ■•••■'■';; Burpee W Atlee* CO California Nur oo..-- '■ Capers Tbos J"; Carmod y J p. i;;--; Ohadwlck Chas . ■■■•lo ; Chicago Ca'''"„'.'°Sp„ 1 i Chicago W^^f'^i^o rol5 Cincinnati Culf 10 ^^O"" Clucas & Bold'ngton Conard& Jones CO... lo| Conley John 4 Son.... 15-: Cottage Gardens } Cox Seed Co.... " Crabb& Hunter \^-« Craig ttobl SSon la- Crltchell B 1'-;---v;"i/mt Cunningham Jos H..151. Ba^lonPaperNoVelty , De Langhe-Verraene ^^ DetrSti-VoVPotMtJlW! DletschAiCo 'V Dillon J l'/vi---;-r.-„J5io DomerlTred *SonB i;;i5-u DreerH A 1519 '■'-*,, J Blchholz Uenry \>\i Elliott W U ■;:r,r;i v.j Bills* Pollworth 1011 15-:; KlUeon &TeBSon 16i- Brnest W H '?" KvendenBros..;;^... {j?|». Bverureen Nr Ford Bros. ■•■■- ,..,. Koster Lucius II »fl Frueh Chas & bon . . •) .' FuchB Albert — ■■■ '^'V Gardeners' Chronicle 11 Garland GeCK '»> Gibbons U W '* alblln & Co. W-ri Goodell L W {=.' Gordon B A ■, )?.;■; Uorton&Lldgerwood.M Grand Trunk _R R ■ 1=W Gullett we & Sons. 5» uunther Wm U. 15U Gumey Heater Co... IM Hagen burger Carl... IWU Hall ABs'n ■ „ •■■■'*;^ Hancock Geo & Son. U h UartM A '?(S Helm Jos :' ° HelBS J B..... •>,S Uennecke C Co i-",--- Herr Albert M {?-' Herrmann A \^'\ Ullflnger Bros ig-; Hill BG &C0 15 4 HlppardB ''I Hltchlngs 4 Co...... IV Holton & Hunkel Co. la 0 HookerU M Co 1 { HoranEdw C If')' BortAdv '' Hoyt A T IV HuntB H -^----Si Hunt M A Floral Co. .1618 Illinois Cut Flower Colsli International Growers Exchange }^}* JackBOn E B. ....... .1520 JaokBon & Perkins ColMi. Jacobs 8 &Sona 11 Jennings Bros ui Jennings B B 151; Johnson & Stokes.... II Kasting W *■■■•;••■••■ ?;, Kastlng WmF& C0..I0IO Keller Bros 1?" Keller Geo&Son loW Kellogg Geo M 16 ;! Kelsey Uarlan P is ■< Kennlcott Bmi Co. ...loll Kroeschell Bros Co... IV Kuehn C A '■>12 Kuhl Geo A 161.1 Lager & Hurrell... . I021 Lakev'w Kose Garden. 51'.) Lang JallUB 15i;i Ley John H 1520 Lockland LumCo 15-2 Liong D B li Lonsdale Edwin 1514 Lord &BumhamCo.. IV Lucas J 4 Co 1624 Lynch WE 1511 MacBean A S 1511) Madei Paul .151(1 Manning Jacob W....151(; Manufacturers Bubber Co 152'i Mara J & Co 15i:i May John N McCarthys Co 1613 McDowell J A 1.5! I McB'arland John. McKellar & Winter- son 1611 1614 Meyer John C& Co... 11 MlddlemasB Archie. . 16111 Mlllang Frank 1513 Mlllang & Co 1613 Model Plant Stake CoI521 Moller'B Gartner Zel- tung II MonlngerJCCo IV Moon Samuel C 1510 Morris Floral Co 1.521 Moss Geo M 1612 Myers & Co 1524 Nlessen Leo 1512 N ¥ Cut Flower Bl. 1613 N Y Cut Flower Co... 1.113 Peacock w P 1520 PennockSam-1 8 1512 Pierce F O Co IV Plnehurst Nurseries. . II Pittsburg Cut Flo Co 161U Plant Seed Co 11 Prince A G& Co ... 1611 QuakerClty M'c hWks IV Kandall A L 1511 Raynor J 1 1513 Kea Bros — 151H Ueed Glass* Paint Co IV Ueed .>i Keller 1621 Regan Printing House H Relnberg Bros ...1611 1618 Rice M & Co lo21 Rlder-ErlcsBOn Bng Co 1624 Rodgers Alex II Kolker 4& Sons 1514 Rose Mfg Co II Kupp John F 1617 Sander & Co 1521 SohlllerJL 1617 Schulthels Anton 1520 Schwelnfurth Wm...l.6JU Sheridan W F 1513 Slebrecht h Son I Situations & Want*.. 160!) SKabcuraDlp Co 1521 SkldelskySS 1514 Smith Henry 1510 Smith Nath & Son .... 162 1 Smith W & T Co 1510 Soltau C * Co II South Florida Nur Co 1621 South Side Floral Co.lolU Stahl Chas B 161i Stearns Lumber Co.. . Ill Studer N 1620 Snnurban Equipment IV Co.. Sutherland Geo A — 15 SwahnsSonsJ G 1622 TeBson RobtF 151'.) Thorbum J M & Co. 1617 Thornton F R 1620 Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co - ..1623 Traendly & Schenck. .1513 Vaughan J C ....16U 1517 1520 1621 I Vincent R Jr & Son. .15';0 Vredenburg & Co. ., 11 Wabash RR.1510 1512 11 WatsonG C 1614 11 Weathered's Thos W Son HI Weber H & Son 16U> Weeber & Don II Welch Bros 1612 Wheeler-Stenzel Co.. 1022 WhllldlnPot Co 1622 Wlelnnd H W 1518 WIetor Bros 1611 William Henry 15JB Windsor Flower Seed Co 161" Wlttbold Geo I Wood Bros 1520 Woodroffe M W & Co 1612 Wrede 11 If Young J no 1513 VounoTho" ^T 1613 Zirnglebel Denys 1517 Parkersburg, W. Va.— J. W. Dudley & Son have taken out one of their large boilers and installed two of fifty-horse power each in its place. The Best Boiler on Earth for Greenhouse Heating. AL8O MADE FOR STEAM. Water Section Made in One Casting. No Leaky Joints to Worry Over. Deep Fire Pot. No Need to Sit Dp All Night to Keep Your Fire Going. THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD. BKN^D FOR FLORISTS CATALOGUB AND PRICE LIST FREE UPON APPLICATION. GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. NEW TOBK CITY BRANCH : 111 Fifth Ave., cor. 18th St. 74 Franklin St.. Cor. Arch. BOSTON. MA8S [xclusivcly A GREENHOUSE HEATER! SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE WORK. EASY TO ERECT; SIMPLE IN OPER- ATION; ECONOMICAL AS TO CONSUMPTION OF FUEL. Send for Catalogue and latest prices. MYERS & CO., 1514-1520 So. 91h St., - PHILADELPHIA, PA. (Established 1849.) Water Every Day in the Year for Flowers and Lawns when RIDER or ERICSSON HOT AIR PUMPS are used. Nearly 25,000 sold during the past twenty-five years. Prices reduced. Send to nearest office for Catalogue "A 3." RIDER-ERICSSON ENGINE CO. 23 Cortlandt Street, Wew York. ■r^„:^„t^ dov7i 86 Iiake Street, Chicag'o 239 Franklin Street, Boston. u^„,„rrf.hl *•> ^- 7tl» Street, Philadelphia 692 Craig Street, Montreal, P. Q. "s*^"^- ^"o^- 22 A, Pitt Street, Sidney, N. S. W. theGORTON SIDE FEED BOILER SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING. YOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT. Send for Catiilogui' and invi'stigate for yourself. GORTON & LIOGERWOOD CO., PERrCCT GLAZIERS' POINTS No rights or lefts. Price per box of 10"0 60c : by mail, 75c.; inlets of 5000 by e.\., 55c. per 1000. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street. J* PHILA,, PA. FOR GLASS ^ ^ AND PAINT ..^^ LOW PRICES^ M HIGH QUALITY TRY LICAS & Co,, JOHN 141 N. 4th St. PHILADELPHIA. New York and Chicago