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Vol. XV.

CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 3. 1900.

No. 609.

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Copyright 1900, by American Florist Company.

Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter.

Published evert Saturday bt

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SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.
Officers — E. M. \Yood. Xatick, Mass., presi-
dent: F. R. PiERSoN, Tarrytown, N. Y.. vice-
president: Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfield St.,
Boston. Mass.. secretary: H. IJ. Beattt, Oil City,
Pa., treasurer. The sixteenth annual meeting
will be held at New YorVc', August, 1900.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

.Annual meetinp and exhibition at Eden Musee,
2.3d St., New Yorlc, March 27-29. 1900. Leonard
Barron, 136 Liberty St., New Yori<, secretary.

THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Annual convention at Buffalo, February 15-16,
1900. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.
Annual meeting at New Yori^, August, 1900.
Elmer D. Smitu, Adrian, Mich, secretary.

THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER.

CO/VTEJVTS.

Society of American Flrists 773

The American Wonder lemon (ilUis.) 774

Judge not, lest ye be judged 774

Forcing lilacs at Cottage" Gardens (illus.) 77o

Farm and garden symposium 77

CaroHiions — Choice blooms for Easter 775

More about long greenhouses 775

Hailstones at Athol, Mass. (illus.) 776

A busy Cream City concern (illus.) 776

New York 776

Boston 776

Philadelphia 777

Chicago 778

St. Louis 778

Buffalo 778

Washington 779

San Francisco 7i9

Tarrytown, N. Y 779

Toronto 779

Muntreal 779

The American Rose Society 780

Longiflorum lilits lor Easter 780

"Sports" 780

Hydrangeas and spiraeas for Easter 780

Greenhouse construction problems 781

Obiiuar»— H. C. Wagner 781

—Peter Gaskill 781

—Mrs. .Joseph Hill 781

The seed trade 786

The nursery trade 7a8

Our pastimes 790

Our Directory for 1900 is now ready,
with many changes and new features of
the greatest value to all branches of the
trade. Price $2.00.

Society of American Florists.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING.

The executive committee, at its recent
session in New York city, approved the
selection of the Grand Central Palace as
headquarters for the convention and
exhibition of 1900 and endorsed the selec-
tion of J. P. Cleary as manager of the
trade exhibition. On being notified by
the New York Florists' Club that it was
their intention to present a grand horti-
cultural exhibition at the time of the con-
vention, under the immediate supervision
of the private gardeners, it was voted
that twelve silver and twelve bronze
medals of the S. A. F. be specially appro-
priated for the use of the New York Flo-
rists' Club in this enterprise. A sub-
committee was also appointed to arrange
for the award of special S. A. F. medals
at the exhibition of certain affiliated
national organizations and leading hor-
ticultural societies.

It was decided that Prof. L. C. Elson,
of Boston, and Dr. N. L. Britton, of New
York, be invited to deliver lectures before
the society at the coming convention.
Other features of the convention pro-
gramme, as arranged, are a president's
reception, a paper on greenhouse con-
struction irora the open land to the
finished structure, an illustrated talk on
floral decorations, a discussion on the S.
A. F. and its future welfare, and special
talks on rose and carnation subjects to
be selected and presented under the
auspices of the rose and carnation soci-
eties, respectively. It is expected that
the afternoon and evening of the third
day will be devoted to an excursion, on
invitation .of the New York Florists'
Club, and that the fourth day will be
assigned exclusively for sporting and
entertainment features with the possibil-
ity that some of the sporting features
may be incorporated with the excursion
of the third day.

Much ot the committee's time was
taken up with a very thorough discus-
sion of the important matter referred to
it by the last convention, viz., the estab-
lishment of a co-operative purchase cor-
poration. President Wood, who has
given much thought to this matter, pre-
sented a complete scheme for incorpora-
tion on the lines advocated by him at the
Detroit meeting but, finally, owing to the
somewhat indefinite character of the
society's vote, under which the commit-
tee were unwilling to assume a larger
responsibility, it was decided to continue
for the present the old plan of a purchas-
ing committee, w^ho shall purchase for

cash for any member of the society, lum-
ber, coal, glass, iron pipe, hose, oil and
leads as may be required, but charging
hereafter a small percentage on each
transaction toward defraying the ex-
penses of the necessary clerical assistance,
the lack of which has greatly hampered
the work of this department in the past.

The treasurer's report, as presented,
showed that the life membership fund
now amounts to over $600 and that the
general fund in the treasury made a net
increase of about $450 for the past year.
It was voted that hereafter the treasurer
present a supplementary report, for
information of the society, at each con-
vention, covering the period between
January 1 and the time of the conven-
tion. It was decided to discontinue the
nomenclature committee and to assign
the duties of that committee to the regis-
tration department of the secretary's
office and a botanist. Dr. N. L. Britton
was then appointed as botanist to the
society and Prof. L. O. Howard vas
reappointed as entomologist.

The fertilizer committee was reorgan-
ized by the addition of W. N. Rudd to its
membership and the appointment of C.
W. Ward as chairman and the necessary
appropriations were made for the needs
of this committee and the legislative
committee.

A special sub-committee was appointed
to report at the convention on the advis-
ability of the incorporation of the society
under the laws of some state, also a special
subcommittee to consider the recom-
mendation of President Wood relative to
the securing of a permanent home for the
society.

President P. O'Mara, of the New York
Florists' Club, and Messrs. W. J. Palmer,
of Bufifalo, and Geo. A. Rackham, of
Detroit, were present at most of the ses-
sions and rendered valuable assistance to
the committee.

The report of the committee on final
resolutions extended grateful recognition
of the hospitality of the New York Flo-
rists' Club and Mr. and Mrs. C. W.Ward,
and thanked the press for courtesies
extended.

STATE VICE-PRESIDENTS.

The following gentlemen are state vice-
presidents of the Society of American
Florists for the year 1900, having been
either elected by their representatives at
the Detroit convention, or appointed by
President Wood:

Connecticut, J. N. Champion, New
Haven; District of Columbia, Philip
Gauges, Washington; Illinois, Edjar

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Sanders, Chicago; Indiaaa, H. W. Rie-
man, Indianapolis; Iowa, J. T. D. Fulmer,
Des Moines; Kansas, M. J. Coventry, Ft.
Scott; Kentucky, Jacob Schultz, Louis-
ville; Maine, J. A. Dirwanger, Portland;
Maryland, R. Vincent, Jr., White Marsh;
Massachusetts, F. R. Mathison, Wal-
thatn, and Geo. H. Thompson, Lenox;
Minnesota, S. D. Dysinger,St. Paul; Mis-
souri, Em<l Schray, St. Louis; Michigan,
F. H. Beard, Detroit; Nebraska, J. J.
Hess, Omaha; New Hampshire, August
Gaedeke, Nashua; New Jersey, Jos. A.
Manda, Jr., South Orange; New York,
Alex. Wallace, New York city and Philip
Scott, BuSalo; Ohio, C. J. Graham, Cleve-
land, and Robt. George, Painesville;
Pennsylvania, H. T. Dumont, Philadel-
phia, and Gustav Ludwig, Allegheny;
Rhode Island, Robt Laurie, Newport;
Wisconsin, H. V. Hunkel, Milwaukee;
Ontario, Canada, Harry Dale, Bramp-
ton Wn. J. Stewart, Sec'y.

The American Wonder Lemon.

Among the recent novelties few appear
more interesting than the American
Wonder lemon, illustrated herewith and
offered to the trade by Schmidt & Botley,
of Springfield, Ohio. Our picture was
prepared from a photograph, the rule in
front showing the actual size of the
fruits Both fruits are of the same vari-
ety, the pear-shaped one to the right
being only partially developed when the
picture was taken. The other specimen
was quite mature and on tasting we
found It to be quite sharp and pleasant
in flavor. Schmidt & Botley assure us
that the original plant of this new lemon
was raised Irom seed by a Mr. Bowman,
of Hagerstown, Md., who disposed of it
to Geo. Mead, of Springfield, Ohio. Mr.
Mead, it appears, propaeated the plant
extensively and disposed of the entire
stock to Schmidt & Botley. At the time
of transfer the parent plant bore twelve
or fifteen fruits in various stages of devel-
opment, the heaviest weighing two and
one-half pounds. This lemon is said to
be very easily propagated and it is
claimed the young trees commence to
bear at two years of age. Referring to
the treatment given the plants which

produced the fruits here illustrated,
Schmidt & Botley state: "The pear-
shaped lemon was grown on the parent
plant, which we have planted in a box
underneath one of our benches, the bench
being cut out to allow room for the
stem. The tree stood the greater part
of last winter in a shed where the tem-
perature dropped as low as 15° or 16,°
without light or any attention further
than to keep it from drying up. In con-
sequence it dropped its foliage, and lost
some of the tender stems. Immediately
after planting it began to make a new
growth and bloomed rather late in
spring, setting only the one lemon.
However, we considered this phenomenal
in view of the rough treatment it had
received. The other fruit grew on a
younger tree and stood in a box in one
of our houses throughout the summer in
soil that had no fertilizer of any kind
whatever, and we desire to say it could
neither have received less care or more
rough treatment than we have given it."

Judge Not, Lest Ye Be Judged.

The many adverse comments, written
and spoken, on the 100-point award
recently made to Carnation Enquirer
indicate, to my mind, an entire misap-
prehension of the point of view which
the judges must necessarily take. The
assumption seems to be quite generally
made that the points awarded measure
the flower's qualities on a standard of
absolute perfection. A moment's thought
should convince any one of the absurdity
of such a proposition. Who can say what
the ultimate limit of size in carnations
shall be? At present No. 666 seems to be
the largest flower in sight, but it may be
overtopped at the Buffalo meeting. To
one who has watched the development
in the past few years, the production of
a six inch bloom in the near future would
not seem a miracle, and who will be rash
enough to say that some time we may
not have them equal to our show chrys-
anthemums in size and stem?

It being evident, then, that no fixed
and absolute standard of perfection can
be set up, from what standard shall our
judges work? There in the rub. The

AMERICAN WONDER LEMON.

varying scores given the same variety by
different judges (notably by the chrys-
anthemum society's judges) can not be
attributed solely to a difference in the
condition of thespecimens shown; neither
is it fair to accuse one set of judges of
incompetence because their score is
higher or lower than that of another.
These differences are frequently traceable
to a difference in the standard for com-
parison. Take for instance the scoring in
color of a lemon yellow chrysanthemum.
Perhaps there is no class in which greater
variations in results is observable. It
seems almost certain that the low color
scores are obtained by comparison with
pure golden yellow types, while the high
scores result from comparison with the
best existing lemon yellow. Both com-
mittees reach a correct result from their
standard and yet one may award, and
the other withhold a certificate. Fix a
uniform standard and more nearly uni-
form results will be obtained.

In a general way, I take it, all success-
ful judging to-day is done by comparing
the subject with the best existing varie-
ties known to the judges, scoring the full
number of points for those qualities in
which the subject equals or excels the
best existing variety, and a less number
when it falls behind. This is the only
rational way in which judging can be
done, but there is still room for variation.
Take for instance the case of Carnation
Enquirer. It is fair to suppose that the
judges had in mind the best pink variety
of its shade, or nearest it, known to
them, and after careful comparison
found that Enquirer equalled or excelled
it in color, size, form, stem and all the
other attributes on which points are
awarded. From their standard they
were perfectlj' justified in scoring the
variety 100 points, this simply meaning
that in all respects Enquirer is better
than any other carnation of its color
known to the judges. Let us suppose,
however, that the variety taken as a
standard by them had only been taken as
a standard for color, that another had
been taken forsize, regardless of its color,
and still another for stem and so on. It
is hardly possible that Enquirer under
such standards could have scored 100.
But it should be understood that this is
pure supposition on the part of the writer,
he having neither seen the variety in
question, nor discussed the matter with
the judges.

There are good arguments in favor of
either of the above methods and it
remains for the societies to "thrash it
out" and say which shall be used. The
question of measurements for size
requires attention. In carnations one
may measure the diameter of the flower
as shown or with the lower petals, if
reflexed. raised to a horizontal position,
or one may measure over the flower, or
an average may be taken of the different
measurements. The question of form
will be found the most difficult point of
all perhaps. It is generally conceded that
the ideal flower should carry its lower
petals at right angles with the stem and
that any tendency to reflex towards the
stem is a distinct disadvantage, but the
questions whether the petals should be
fringed or not and whether cupped or
not are debatable. It must also be
decided whether the perfect half sphere
shall be the ideal or a less high built
flower or whether a greater depth than
one-half the diameter is desirable.

W. N. RUDD.

Now the railroads are talking of plant-
' ng fruit trees along their rights of way.

tgoo.

The American Florist.

775

Forcing Lilacs at Cottage Gardens.

Lilacs are forced at the Cottage Gar-
dens only as a catch crop, that is, if we
happen to have a greenhouse to spare
for six or eight weeks we put in a crop of
lilacs. Sometimes we make a hit with
them and they pay fairly well. At other
times we strike a glut iu the market and,
not doing lilac regularly, do not succeed
in making very good sales. Our method
is to use good strong plants well set
with buds. We find plants eight, nine or
ten years of age the best, and we find
stock of our own growing very much
superior to anything we import, as we
get a better set of buds and much larger
sprays. We dig the stock from the field
with as good balls as possible and plant
upon the benches, the same as we would
plant carnations or any other plant. We
start the house at a temperature of
about GO^ and after the heat has been in
the house a few days, syringe the plants
thoroughly and raise the temperature
gradually until it runs from 75° to 85°.
The atmosphere is kept moist and par-
ticular attention is paid to keeping sharp
draughts from the plants. The house
herewith illustrated contained about 175
plants and cut somewhere in the neigh-
borhood of 800 bunches, a little over
four bunches to the plant. These bunches
we sold at from 75 cents to $1.50 each.
We could not have cut more than 4-00
or 500 bunches from imported plants.
C. W. Ward.

Farm and Garden Symposium.

Saturday, February 24, is the date
fixed for the "Farm and Garden Sympo-
sium" of the Pennsylvania State Board
of Agriculture for Philadelphia county.
The authorities call it an "Institute,"
which I have always thought a very
inappropriate word for a meeting of
experts in agriculture, horticulture, etc ,
to talk over the latest aspects of affairs
in their professions. "Symposium" is
put forward as an improvement and I
think if you will take the trouble to look
up the dictionary you will agree with
me. The meeting will be held in Horti-
cultural Hall and there will be afternoon
and evening sessions, both free to the
public. Read the following program and
see if theie isn't some inducement for you
to be present. This is subject to correc-
tion but will give a good idea of the bill
of fare so far as the committee can tell at
present:

AFTERNOON SESSION, r2 TO 7>.

1. Address of welcome,

Iturnet Landrelh, F.sti., rliihi.

2. House pets aud their treatment,

Dr. Leonard Pearson, Phila.
(State Veterinarian of I'enna. )

3. The American raereiiant marine vs. tlie .Vmer-

ican farmer.
.Tohn H. Landis, Ksq., Phila. (□. .S. Mint.)

4. How to supply a family lable from a town lot.

Mrs. Isabella K. Davis. Rivert<ia, N. .L

5. Why the elements of agriculture should be

tau>^bt in our public schools.

.Tason Sexton, North Wales, Pa.

6. Consider the lilies,

Professor Heiges, York, Pa.

EVENING SESSION, 7:30to 10.

7. What the PennsyWania Dairy School is doing,

Prof. Harry Hayward, State (.'ollege, Pa.

8. How would the single tax benefit the farmer.

Prof. LybergiT, Phila.

9. How to improve present methods of landscape

tiardening. S. M. Meehan, Estj., Phila.

10. The value of the botanic garden to the Phila.

public.
Prof. Macfarlane. University of Pennsylvania.

11. Good plants for the home,

A. lilanc, Esq., Phila.

Question box: This is one of the spic3'
features of the symposium. Send in all the
"kittle points" youcan think of forthese
various professors to answer. Edwin
Lonsdale is chairman of the committee
and David Rust secretary. G. C. Watson

LILACS AT COTTAGE GARDENS, QUEENS, N. Y.

has charge of the question box. Send in
queries early by mail to Juniper aud
Walnut streets so they may be assigned
to the proper parties for answers, or
bring them to the meeting. The other
members of the committee are Jno. Bur-
ton, Burnet Landreth, W. F. Dreer, Dr.
J. Cheston Morris, Jno. Westcott, Dr.
Mears, Mrs. E. S Starr, Wm. K. Harris,
Robert Kift and J. Wm. Colflesh.

There may be some changes in the pro-
gramme when the committee meets next
Saturday, if so they will be duly reported.

Philad'elphia. G. C. Watson.

CARNATIONS.

CHOICE BLOOMS FOR EASTER.

With Easter ten weeks away it seems
premature to talk of carnations for that
date, but many steps may be taken now
toward a profitable crop for the last
opportunity in the carnation season to
make a little extra money to pay for the
intervals when we are running our places
at a loss.

One of the first things to remember is
that it takes most varieties a long time
to turn a growing shoot into a flower
and that it is easier to hold a partially
formed bud than it is to get the bud to
develop for a certain date. It depends
considerably on the variety as to the
length of time it takes and the grower
will have to judge for himself whether Or
not he needs the whole of the ten weeks
to get these shoots into bloom for Easter.

It is presumed that your plants are full
of young shoots now, in which case they
are ready for stimulation, for the soil is
often pretty well exhausted by this date.
I find an application of bone meal gives
good results, but it matters little what
form of fertilizer you apply, so that it is
used in moderation, it being better to
make two or three light applications
between now and Easter than to give
only one heavy dressing.

If the soil is so full of young roots that
you do not want to stir the fertilizerinto
it, a good plan is to mix it with one-half
or one-third its bulk of soil and apply the

mixture between the rows and then
water with a rose for a few times until it
becomes well intermixed with the soil on
the beds. Where the soil is not too full
of roots it is better to apply the fertilizer
in its pure state and then stir it into the
soil, being careful not to stir too deeply.
This stirring may, of course, injure a few
of the roots but the benefits derived by a
loosening of the surface of the bench more
than counterbalances the slight loss of
roots.

Do not stint water but be careful to
give no more than the plants need.
Plenty of water, an abundance of food in
the soil and a temperature as low as can
be without causing split calyxes, will
bring the finest flowers and the finest
stems. The regulation of heat is of
course a very important item; if the buds
are coming too slowly add a little more
heat but do it gradually and if they are
coming on too fast work in the opposite
direction.

Another good plan is to go over the
plants occasionally and cut out weak
branches and useless wood, no time can
be better employed, as this throws the
strength of the plants into the healthy
shoots and gives them more light and air
in which to develop first quality flowers,
and it is the first quality stock that is
going to pay the grower at Easter.

Albert M. Herr.

More About Long Greenhouses.
Replying to the query of "A. B. C.," in
your issue of January 13, the question of
lengths of greenhouses most suitable for
practical purposes is one that is open to
a number of objections pro and con. In
some cases the condition of the ground
where the houses are to be placed has to
be the first consideration;,in others some
particular reason for building a long or
short house may have to be considered
by the person building, but where the
conditions are favorable for any desired
length or style of house, then for all prac-
tical purposes including heat, emptying,
refilling, etc., which last has always to
be done during the very hottest season

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Feb. 3,

of the year, and for the benefit and com-
fort ot those engaged in this very hard
work, a medium length is certainly much
better, as on careful investigation it will
be found that a house not over 200 feet
long can be heated at less proportionate
expense than one double that length,
presuming that both are heated from one
end of the house; for the comfort of the
workmen it is certainly much preferable.
From my own experience, having had
some very long houses under my charge
in the past, I should prefer to build them
not over 300 feet long with a corridor
through the center, carrying the main
heating pipes through this and radiating
each way from same, with large doors
at each end, giving ample room for work-
men in summer; this practically would
make each house but 150 feet long. In
such houses I think the heating is also
under much better control than in very
long houses; if heated by water it cer-
tainly can be kept warmer by being
returned to the boiler much oftener, and
if by steam the condensation will cer-
tainly be much less at 1.50 feet from
boiler than it will be if the steam has to
travel five or six hundred feet before
returning it to the boiler, hence a saving
of fuel in both cases, at least such has
been my experience. John N. May.

Hailstones at Athol, Mass.

Ed. Am. Florist:— I send you a photo-
graph of hailstones which fell in our town
last summer to let you see what we can
do in the east. These came down about
200 feet from my door and broke the
photographer's skylight. He had sixty
large, thick panes and fifty-seven of them
were broken. The hailstones were picked
up and photographed three-quarters of
an hour after the storm, and so they
were smaller than when they fell. I had
a beautiful hedge of sweet peas in bloom,
and expected they would be ruined, but
they were not injured in the least. Where
the hailstones entered the soil, however,
they made holes large enough for a good
sized rat to enter. All together, some
10,000 panes of glass were broken in
town. C. W. Sibley.

Detroit, Mich. — Three greenhouses
opposite Woodmere Cemetery, operated
by Ferd. Kolbe and owned by Anton
Kier, were burned January 31; loss
$3,000, no insurance. The stock in
three houses which escaped the flames
was killed by frost.

A Busy Cream City Concern.

Milwaukee, the scene of many business
successes, has no more enterprising
establishment than the C. C. Pollworth
Company, formed a few months ago
upon the retirement of W. H. Ellis from
the firm of Ellis & Pollworth. We present
herewith reproductions from photo-
graphs, one showing an interior view of
the store of the Pollworth Company, the
other illustrating the range of glass
which produces a portion of the cut
flowers and plants handled by the house.
While the trade in wholesale cut flow-
ers is no inconsiderable item of theccra-
pany's business, it also enjoys a large
shipping trade in all classes of florists'
supplies and makes a specialty of palms
and ferns.

C C. Pollworth, the head of the house,
is one of those young men who have
made their way rapidly to the front. He
is energetic and interested, not only in
business but in the pleasures of the trade
and his personal qualities have aided
him not a little toward his business
success.

The modem range of glass is that
formerly known as the Deuster green-
houses, which are now leased by the
Pollworth Company and W. A Kennedy.
Mr. Kennedy grows roses, carnations
and general bedding stock while the
Pollworth glass is devoted exclusively to
decorative plants.

New York.

BUSINESS GOOD.— ROSES SCARCE. — PRICES
NOT HIGH BUT AVERAGES GOOD. — MAY
ENCOURAGE BUILDING.— DOINGS AMONG
THE WHOLESALERS. — A DEATH AND
OTHER NOTES.

Business has been brisk for the past
ten days in the wholesale district. Roses
of high grade are rather scarce but there
is no great rush for roses of ordinary
grades on that account. So, prices have
not advanced, although stocks clean out
better on the average. Carnations are
in larger supply than the demand can
consume and so are violets. Violets
make a poor showing on the market
quotations, but nevertheless the weather
and product have been such that, even at
the lower figures of this season, violet
growers have done better than for sev-
eral years past. This is also true, in the
main, of the rose industry and it will be
no surprise to the initiated if we should
hear of numerous rose and violet houses
being erected during the coming season.
Tulips, narcissi, lily of the valley and all

bulbous stock are heavily overstocked
and very low prices prevail, in conse-
quence. Cattleyas "as big as soup
plates" are talked of by the growers of
such goods, but—!

Charlie Millang has adopted a colored
gentleman in uniform as an adjunct of
his place. What will the retail nabobs
do if the wholesalers are to follow them
thus on their pet features?

y. K. Allen will remove about February
10 to 106 W. Twenty-eighth street. " J.
K." gets an ideal place for the wholesale
business in the new location. A fine, cool
cellar, a wide area, with room for a sum-
mer awning and other luxuries and all
the good features of the old place go
with him.

J. W. Lyons' place at Madison was
burned down on the night of Saturday,
January 27.

The Park Department opened bids for
the construction of four propagating
houses, 120 feet each, on Friday, Febru-
ary 2.

Walter J. Perkins, son of J. Perkins,
the wholesale florist, died suddenly of
bronchitis on January 25. Interment
was on Sunday in Greenwood.

Jas. A. Fraser is now traveUng as the
representative of Peter Henderson & Co.

The Hitchings employees' annual ball
occurs next Tuesday night at Columbia
Hall, Jersey City.

The American Institute will give an
exhibition of flowers, fruits and vegeta-
bles at the Berkeley Lyceum Building on
February 7 and 8 in connection with the
annual meeting of the Eastern New York
Horticultural Society. There are liberal
premiums for exhibits and a fine program
has been arranged for the society's
sessions.

Visitor: O. J. Friedman, Chicago.

HAILSTONES AT ATHOL, MASS., JUNE 24, 1899.

Boston.

WEATHER WINTRY AND BUSINESS BRISK. —
NO ADVANCE IN PRICES. — COTTER AND
THE ROSES —DOINGS AT WAVERLEY.—
FOSTER'S FERNS. — A SUIT, A FAILURE
AND OTHER NOTES.

Winter has at last found its way to
Boston and has given us a touch of real
seasonable weatherduring the past week.
Still, compared with the fierce experi-
ences of the corresponding date last year
the present winter weather is balmy and
salubrious. Business is decidedly better.
So they all say, without one dissenting
voice. The shipping trade to countrv
points has picked up, but there are no
indications of higher prices in conse-
quence, as the out-oftown buyers will
not stand it. The retail price ot carna-
tions, for instance, has so adjusted itself
in those localities that any increase based
upon city figures simply cuts the business
oft short. American Beauty is moving
better, but also with no advance in price.
In carnations white has the best of the
situation, many of the ordinary grades
going very low, however. Violets are
badly demoralized, worse than ever
before. Lily of the valley is inclined the
same way.

Lawrence Cotter is about to pull out
the plants in a house of Carnot roses
which he has been cutting from steadily
up to the present time and which, he says,
has paid him better than any house of
roses he ever grew. The room will soon
be wanted for Easter stock. For this
purpose he has six houses filled with
potted Bermuda and Japanese longiflo-
rums, a big batch of astilbe and one
house containing seven hundred pots of
Crimson Rambler rose. These roses are
in 7 and 8-inch pots, each trained in pyr-

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STORE OF O. O. POLLWORTH CO., MILWAUKEE.

amid form and will make a gorgeous dis-
play. They are from cuttings struck last
February and plunged in pots out doors
during su-nmer. Mr. Cotter considers
plants of this character much better than
older stock and theirappearance certainly
bears out his views. Lilies do not show
as much disease as in recent years. Those
from Japan are growing better and
appear of more even quality than the
Bermuda grown, but also contain a cer-
tain mixture of narrow-leaved plants
that suggest the Harrisii variety in their
general appearance.

According to the law of Massachusetts
enacted in 1899, it is required that a
tree warden must be elected annually by
every town in the state as one of its offi-
cers. The law is a good one pro-
vided the right man is always selected.
If the choice should fall upon a man
other than one who knows about trees
and their culture and who fully compre-
hends their improvement, it will be unfor-
tunate for the town where this happens.
Many a beautiful tree has been ruined by
the acts of a well-meaning but ignorant
person, and rather than have this occur
the Massachusetts towns would be bet-
ter off without any tree warden. The
Massachusetts Forestry Association rec-
ommends the election of women as well
as men to this office and notes that there
is already one woman acting in this
capacity in the state.

Wm. Edgar's big Lorraine house looks
somewhat dismantled since the inroads
of the holiday business. There are a few
specimens left, however, and even the
pots are invisible under the mass of
bloom Mr. Edgar has a promising
show of lilies. Many of them are in 12-
inch pots, six to eight bulbs in each. In
order to insure uniformity in these big
pots and get the strongest grower in the
middle he starts all the bulbs in 5 inch
pots and re-pots them after they show
their character. In the cold house a
splendid lot of rhododendrons are wait-
ing to go into training for the Easter
demand.

L. H. Foster's Boston fern houses hare
quite a depleted look, owing to the enor-

mous demand he has been experiencing
for this popular specialty during the past
season. No grower makes more careful
effort to keep his stock of Boston fern
"true" to the most desirable form and
buyers are beginning to realize ho w impor-
tant this point is.

The Shady Hill Nursery Company has
lost a suit against Waterer&Sons. The
action was torecoverdamagesforalleged
breach of contract to deliver a certain
number of rhododendrons at a specified
price.

A copy of the photographic group of
visitors at Waban Conseryatories last
November has been presented by Mr.
Wood to each gentleman present on that
occasion.

B. S. Chase, of Everett, who failed last
summer, has been arrested charged with
concealing a portion of his assets from
the trustee.

Lawrence Cotter has been experiment-
ing with the new Aphis Punk insecticide
and is well pleased with results thus far.

Quite a number of Boston florists are
using Kift's adjustable vase holders and
all speak highly of their usefulness.

John Husband, of Belmont, is bank-
rupt with liabilities of over $1600 and
no assets.

N. F. McCarthy sails for Holland on
February 15, to be away for about one
month.

John Galvin and J. W. Howard were
guests at the January meeting of the
Horticultural Club.

C. S. Pratt, nurseryman, of Reading,
is in bankruptcy with liabilities over
$3000 and no assets.

F. L. Harris has been confined to his
home for some time with an a;ttack of
bronchitis.

Indications are that ten or twelve will
go from here to the Buffalo carnation
meeting.

Callas very abundant now.

Recent visitors: J. R. Fotheringham,
Tarry town, N. Y.; M. H. Walsh, Woods
HoU.

Philadelphia.

QUIET SEASON IN THE CITY OF BROTHERLY
LOVE.— ROSES THE ONLY SCARCITY.—
PLANTS SELL SLOWLY. — EASTER STOCK
IN DEMAND.— CRAIG VISITS NEW YORK
GROWERS— FERNS IN HIGH FAVOR AT
LOW PRICES— OTHER JOTTINGS.

Business is in a state of calm, the tran-
sient trade being particularly quiet.
There are some large balls and the usual
run of dinners but it will take much more
than is in sight now to keep everybody
working. Good Bridesmaids and Brides
are the only flowers at all scarce; the
crops of these teas seem to be still oflf
and it takes considerable hustling to get
enough specials for the orders. Prices
are $10 to $12. Beauties are quiteequal
to the demand aud $6 per dozen now
buys the four-foot specials, which size
we are assured by a large grower were
quickly sold this time last year at $8.
Carnations are good and plentiful; $1.50
per hundred buys the quick moving
grade, and good flowers they must be;
select stock brings from $2 to $4. All
other stock is in full supply at last week's
prices. Daffodils are coming in slowly
and are poor as yet; $5 to $6 is the price.
J. Welsh Young, who has made a spe-
cialty of this flower for some years past,
has the best. Blooming plants are mov-
ing slowly. There are a number of fine
azaleas but they are not selling as they
should. W. K. Harris is sending in some
nice genistas and rhododendrons, which
make a fine showing and are worth the
price, for their decorative eflect.

Easter stock is being looked after by
both grower and dealer. Lilies appear
very promising so far, there being but
little disease apparent. Perhapsit is too
early as yet to feel we are out of the
woods but the fact is that from many
sources it is said that stocks look better
than for several years past. It is said

GREENHOUSES OF O. C. POLLWORTH CO. AND W. A. KENNEDY, MILWAUKEE.

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Feb. s,

that large Crimson Ramblers are scarce
and already orders are being placed for
select stock.

W. P. Craig has returned from a trip
through the New York carnation belt
(we believe that each state has now a
girdle all its own) and says that the New
York market appreciates the improved
flowers and that fine blooms bring almost
if not quite as much as roses, while a few
special varieties really bring more. He
would not say much about 1901 possi-
bilities which he might have seen, saying
it was hard to beat the meritorious new
kinds now in the market.

Chas. Uards, of New York, was in the
city the past week, picking out thechoice
of the palm growers' stocks. He is con-
sidered a judge par excellence of palms.

Good ferns are scarce; the table ferner-
ies are using them up faster than the
growers can supply them. The prices are
so low that careful men say they can not
give the space and care necessary to pro-
duce fine plants for $6 to $7 per hundred.
This is probably true and it is also a fact
that 10 cents retail will not pay the
dealer, who must send for the dish, fill and
return it, and is lucky if he doesn't have
to do it over again without extra charge.
Yet this is the figure some men seem to
think is enough. K.

Chicago.

STATE OF THE MARKET. — ROSE SHORTAGE
MORE PRONOUNCED.— HOSTS OF CARNA-
TIONS AND OCEANSOF BULBOUS STOCK.—
BASSETT APPROVES GRAFTED LIBERTY.—
MANY FUNERAL ORDERS — LYNCH TO
MOVE.— MRS. BRADT PLENTIFUL.— JOHN-
SON HOME FROM EUROPE.— VARIOUS JOT-
TINGS.

The cold wave has had the effect of a
further curtailment of the already short
rose cut and prices on this line now aver-
age higher than they did for Christmas.
The specials, Brides, Bridesmaids and
Meteors, bring 15 cents, the first grade
12 cents and all but the very poorest
bring more than Scents so that the aver-
age is the best in a long time. Carna-
tions are very plentiful but are generally
cleared up each day at fair figures because
of the shortage of roses, even if qualities
are a little off as a rule. In tact the
dearth of roses, and some of the growers
have almost forgotten what a Beauty
bud looks like, has made a fair market
for evervthing else but bulbous stock.
Of this there is such a surplus that any
figure is usually acceptable. Lily of the
valley is one of the usually stable items
which has suffered because of oversupply.
Violets are, of course, in the dumps; they
always are in zero weather unless some
special occa ion creates a temporary
demand.

O. P. Bassett has returned from New
York and Philadelphia and reports a
most enjoyable trip. As a result of his
visit to the owners of Liberty he has
decided to plant only grafted stock of
the new rose, believing that the own-
root plants give neither so good stem or
flower. Mr. Bassett was greatly pleased
with the Dailledouze Bros.' new carna-
tion. No. 6GG, and predicts a great future
for it.

The funeral of P. D. Armour, Jr., on
Thursday, brought the local retailers a
heavier run of work than has fallen to
their lot in a long time. . Those who had
most of the orders were Samuelson,
Smyth, Weinhoeber, Schubert and Muir.
The former's orders aggregated over
$1000 and many others than those men-
tioned were represented.

W. E. Lynch will shortly remove to the

basement at the southeast corner of
Randolph and Wabash avenue, where
excellent quarters are all ready for his
occupancy. It is stated that an attempt
to raise rentals will, if persevered in,
cause theremovalof a quartette of whole-
salers from one building to another on
Wabash avenue.

Since everyone has taken to growing
Mrs. Bradt the production of thatcarna-
tion is all that this market requires and
the quality of many of the blooms is only
what may be expected of indifferent
methods. Mrs. Bradt has recently sold
as low as 2 cents per bloom.

Henry Seigers, uncle of the SinglerBros.
and for fifteen years connected with their
establishment at Morgan Park, died
Sunday of dropsy. He was well known
to the older generation in the trade.

Chas. W. Johnson returned from Eng-
land January 2S and reports an enjoy-
able trip. He is temporarily located at
30 Beach street, Stapleton, Staten
Island, New York.

Peter Reinberg made his contract for
coal early last spring and still gets his
heat at the last year's cost. Since thecold
snap he says he would not take $5,000
and give up his contract.

Klehm's Novelty tulips are two weeks
later than last year, the first having just
made their appearance at Kennicotts.

Fred. Hills is on the Atlantic enroute
to his old home in the state of the Isle of
Wight for a six weeks' visit.

Henry Klunder has left the Anderson
Floral Company.

Lawrence Kelley left W. E. Lynch on
Wednesday.

Visitor: j. A. Peterson, Cincinnati.

St. Louis.

SCARCITY OF ROSES —PRICES HIGH.—
BUSINESS BRISK.— AMONG THE GROWERS
AT KIRKWOOD.— MANY FINE CARNATIONS
AND VIOLETS.— ARMSTRONG TO REJUVEN-
ATE HIS RANGE.— AT "jucklin" ude's.
—RUMORS OF NEW VENTURES.— EUCHRE
IN SIGHT.

The cut flower market is exceedingly
short. All growers report ofl" crop and
the supply is not enough to go around,
so that the commission dealer is getting
roundly abused by the retailers, each one
thinking he is not getting his share of
the stock. The price of roses has gone
so high that it takes a long purse to
reach them and only those who have a
wealthy class of customers can afford to
carry them in stock, but even at that
there is not enough to supply the
demand. There are some good carna-
tions and extra fine California violets,
which are eagerly sought. There are a
few Harrisii lilies coming in and sell at
from I2I2 to 15 cents each, wholesale.
American Beauties bring from $6 to $8
per dozen. Brides and Bridesmaids from
$7 to $10 per 100, Meteors $5 to $10,
Perles and Woottons $4 to $6, carna-
tions $1 50 to $4, lily of the valley $4
to $5, Romans $3 to $4.

At Luther Armstrong's place, at Kirk-
wood, everything is looking prosperous.
Some of the houses are a little old but
Mr. Armstrong states that as he is now
out of the store business he intends to
remodel his glass next spring and grow
only for the wholesale trade. He shows
some fine Brides and Bridesmaids. Mrs.
Newman, who succeeded Mr. Armstrong
at his Olive street store, is using all his
stock at present.

At Theo. Richter's establishment I
found two houses, one of carnations and
the other a perfect mass of bloom of Cal-
ifornia violets. Mr. Richter was not

around and I was strongly tempted to
pick a bunch of violets, but happened to
spy a double-barreled shot gun standing
on a bench in the work shed, and con-
cluded it would not be healthy, so leav-
ing everything as I found it, I made my
way to the houses of F. W. Ude, Sr.

Here everything is in apple-pie order
and there are more California violets and
carnations. This is the home of the
father and mother of the five Ude boys,
each one of whom owns his own place
and makes a specialty of California vio-
lets and carnations. The old gentleman
has a fine stock of black Spanish chickens
and the}' are surely beauties. We were
entertained by a cock fight between
"John Bull" and "Oom Paul." Mr. Ude
says they are always "scraping; " some-
times "John Bull" wins and sometimes
"Paul;" this time "Paul" got the better
of the brief engagement.

At H. G. Ude's all hands were busy
picking violets and at Charles Ude's they
were at the same task. He grows noth-
ing but violets and they are fine. A.
Berdan is getting along in years but is as
full of life and fun as an eighteen-year-old
boy. His carnations and violets are
looking fine and he expects to build two
more houses this spring.

F. W. Ude, Jr., has the finest carnations
I have seen in a long time. His Mrs.
Bradts are exceptionally good. Mr. Ude
has a pink seedling which bids fair to
beat any pink carnation on the market.

There is a rumor that two more exten-
sive plants are to be erected in or near
Kirkwood this spring f>r growing fancy
roses for the St. Louis market.

The Florists' Club's euchre party will
take place on the evening of February 23,
and it is stated that 100 prizes are to be
offered. The committee of arrangements
consists of Fred. Weber, J. J. Beneke and
John Kunz J. M. H.

Buffalo.

TRADE QUIET THROUGH JANUARY. — STOCK
PLENTIFUL. — HEADQUARTERS FOR THE
CARNATION MEETING. — HOTELS AND
THEIR RATES. — NOTES.

Trade has been very quiet throughout
January and the stock coming in now is
more than equal to the demand. Roses
are quite plentiful and carnations, violets
and lily of the valley are almost an over-
supply. Tulips are in. Winter weather
came upon us with a rush and the sudden
change has not benefited trade.

The local committee in charge of the
arrangements for the carnation meeting
has engaged Morgan Hall for the exhibi-
tion. The business meetings will be held
in the colonial parlors of the Genesee
Hotel, which adjoins the hall, and which
will be the society's headquarters. The
rates are $2.50 to $4 per day, American
plan. Two other hotels are close by, the
new Genesee, $2 per day and upward,
and the Tifft, $2.50 to $4, American
plan. Then not far distant are the Iro-
quois, Broezel, Stafford and Mansion
houses with rates from $2 up. Those
wishing rooms engaged in advance may
secure them by addressing W. F. Kast-
ing.

Adams is preparing for house cleaning
and will paint and paper his store
throughout.

Recent visitors: E. B. Sager, Red Rock,
Pa.; Max Beattus, Dayton, O. W. A.

Oakdale, N. Y'.— The greenhouses of
Seymour Burr were destroyed by fire on
the night of January 19. The loss was
$1 ,000 with no insurance.

rgoo.

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779

Washington.

BUSINESS FAIR.— SOME GOOD DECORATIONS.
SMALL & SON DO GRIDIRONS.— AT THE
WHITE HOUSE. — OTHER JOTTINGS.

J. H. Small & Sons had the decorations
for the Gridiron Club's fifteenth dinner on
Saturdav evening, January 27, at the
Arlington Hotel. The room was a
fairyland of flowers and electric lights,
hundreds of the later being festooned in
glowing garlands of smilax. The ceiling
was a mass of southern smilax. The
alcoves were filled with palms and back
of the president's chair was a solid wall
of azaleas surmounted by orchids. In the
center of the large mirror hung a large
gridiron, studded with electric lights. The
tables, placed in the form of a gridiron,
were outlined in scrolls of bronze galax
leaves, the dark color of which was
enlivened by roses. At intervals vases
filled with roses were placed.

The American Rose Co. is cutting a fine
lot of carnations, especially Luna, and
Lilium Harrisii. They are growing a fine
yellow rose very extensiveh' but lost the
name while in the testing house and call
it the yellow Hungarian rose. The plants
are in fine condition and are blooming
very freely.

The judicial reception at the White
House," January 24, was a grand aflair
and the decorations were very elaborate,
as usual, some of the choicest plants
grown under the direction of Geo. H.
Brown and Henry Pfister being used and
the whole a credit to their taste.

After a week or so of bright weather
good flowers are more plentiful and in
fair demand. Some of the florists are
quite busy. Carnations bring from 50
cents to $1.50 per dozen; violets 50 cents
to $1 per hundred; roses 75 cents to $4
per dozen.

Wm. F. Gude has moved into his fine
new residence in Petworth, comer New
Hampshire and Newark avenues.

P. G.

San Francisco.

NOTES AMONG THE GROWERS. — MANY FINE
CARNATIONS. — NEW SORTS ON TRIAL. —
BUILDING OPERATIONS. — ROSES FOR SUM-
MER.— WITH THE HARRISII. — NEW FIRMS.

At the nurseries of H. L. Goertzhain I
found all their large stock in fine condi-
tion. They are making a specialty of
carnations and have four houses of them.
Wm. Scott and Flora Hill are the chief
sorts grown. Quite a fine batch of Tri-
umph was in flower. They have several
houses of Harrisii which will be good at
Easter. Lily of the valley and chrysan-
themums are also grown in large quanti-
ties.

Sidney Clack has all the new carnations
on trial and some of them are grand.
He has also made a trial of Sievers' nov-
elties. Quite a large part of the glass at
this place is devoted to roses, all of which
are m splendid shape. Mr. Clack has
several houses of Harrisii in full bloom.
James Mitchell is in charge of this large
plant.

G. A. Lehmann's place, at San Jose, is
in splendid shape. He is growing large
quantities of carnations. His chief sorts
are McGowan, Scott and Tidal Wave, of
which he has four houses. He is about
to begin the erection of another house to
be devoted to carnations and is also put-
ting in a very large boiler.

E. & P. Ferrari have completed the erec-
tion of two very fine houses at their place
on the San Bruno road. They will be
devoted to roses for summer blooming.
The varieties to be planted are President
Camot, Testout and Belle Siebrecht.

Domoto Bros, are havmg hard luck with
their Harrisii, the disease being much
worse than usual; fully half the stock is
affected.

Grallert & Co., at Colma, have every-
thing in good shape and report trade as
very good. Their lily of the valley is espe-
cially fine.

Eugene Lacazette and Frank Peterson
have opened a store at Fourteenth and
Webster streets, Oakland.

D. Rolleri & Co. have opened a store at
,'!27' ■■ Grant avenue. Meteor.

Tarrytown, N. Y.

MEETING of THE SOCIETY.— MUCH ENTHU-
SIASM.—NEW OFFICERS TAKE HOLD.—
CARNATIONS THE THEME OF THE EVE-
NING.

Despite unfavorable weather there was
a fair attendance at the meeting of the
Tarrjtown Horticultural Society on
January 25, when President-elect Wm.
Turner and the new staff of officers
assumed the reins of management. Mr.
Turner made a brief address, in which he
asked the co-operation of every member
in his effort to build up the society, and
then proceeded to the business of the
evening.

There were several excellent exhibits
of carnations and the committee
awarded President Turner a certificate
of merit for a collection including New
York, Mayor Pingree, Gold Nugget, Mrs.
James Dean, White Cloud and G. H.
Crane. Honorable mention was made
of a vase of Albertini staged by John
Egan & Sons and a vase of John Young
shown by Cooke & McCord. In the dis-
cussion which followed Wm. Scott said
that it was poor policy for private gar-
deners to grow the old varieties of car-
nations when so much interest attaches
to the new and more meritorious sorts.
He recommended Mrs. Lawson, Mrs.
Dean and Cerise Queen among the pinks,
G. 11. Crane and Hector among scarlets
and Mrs. Bradt as a variegated. He
said that Eldorado is the best of the
yellows and predicted that Lily Dean
will be superseded by J. Whitcomb Riley.
Mr. Scott further remarked that the new
sensation. No. 666, is a sort which may
not appeal to every one but that it is the
forerunner of a class which will be in
strong favor with many.

President Turner related his experience
in growing carnations indoors all sum-
mer and stated that White Cloud and
Mayor Pingree were improved by this
treatment but that it had an opposite
effect upon Mrs. Bradt, Melba, Gen.
Maceo and others which he had tried,
y. I. Donlan spoke upon the history and
the evolution of the carnation since the
date of its introduction and several
others contributed to the discussion,
which was the liveliest in the society's
history.

A number of contributions to the pre-
mium fund were put on record and five
new members were elected, Michael
Ward and James Clarke, of Irvington,
Theodore Dinkle and Peter Smith, of
Tarrytown, and Wm. Kearney, of North
Tarrytown.

Toronto.

TRADE BRISK BUT WEATHER UNFAVOR-
ABLE.—NEW OFFICERS OF THE LOCAL
SOCIETIES. — CARNATION AND VIOLET
SHOW PLANNED.

Business continues fair notwithstand-
ing the disagreeable, changeable weather,
unfavorable to the production of good
stock.

The Toronto Horticultural Society

held its annual meeting January 10 and
elected the following officers: President,
Edward Tyrrell; first vice-president,
Thomas McQueen; second vice-president,
E. F. Collins; secretary and treasurer,
Chas. E. Chambers; directors, Henry
Lucas, Dr. J. O. Orr, J. McP. Ross, Her-
man Simmers, G. R. Copping, A. G.
Chambers, J. P. Slater, Dr. Hamilton
and A. H. Watkins. The directors met
January 23 and arranged the prelittiina-
ries of a violet and carnation exhibition
to be held at St. George's Hall about
March 8.

The new staff of officers of the Toronto
Gardener's and Florists' Association are:
President, Wm. Jay; first vice-president,
E. Grainger; second vice-president, C.
Pragnall; treasurer, (^.. H. Mills; secre-
tary, W. C. Jay; assistant secretary,
Ernest Collins; directors, Thos. Manton,
J. C. Chambers, W. Muston, W. Woods,
A. H. Watkins, J. W. Goodier and
Frederick Brown.

Montreal.

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE GARDENERS'
AND FLORISTS' CLUB. — THE OFFICERS
ELECTED. •

The annual meeting of the Montreal
Gardeners' and Florists' Club was held
January 22 and, after several very favor-
able reports were read by retiring officers,
the following elections were made:

Hon. president, Lord Strathcona; pres-
ident, G. A.Robinson; first vice-president,
F. C. Smith; second vice-president, R. W.
Whiting; treasurer, Walter Wilshire; sec-
retary, W. H. Horobin; assistant secre-
tary, Fred. Bennett; executivecommittee,
John Walsh, John Eddy, James McKenna,
W. J. Wilshire, William Hall and C. A.
Smith.

The annual dinner, which was held at
McHugh's hotel, Lachine, on January 29
was a great success.

Rochester, N. \.

All through the month of January
trade was fairly steady, and now the
supply of flowers is adequate to meet
existing demands. Some of Walter
Salmon's roses compare favorably with
the best grades anywhere. Violets have
greatly improved and are now quite
plentiful. Carnations, too, have gained
in size and quality. Freesias are cheaper
than usual. Tulips are rapidly improv-
ing; goodLaReines sell well. Plant trade
keeps up steadily; azaleas take the lead
in flowering plants with cyclamens closely
following. Dendrobium nobile in 5 and
6-inch pots seems to find more favor with
each succeeding year.

The Western New York Horticultural
Society held its annual sessions here last
week. The attendance was large, as the
organization now has a membership of
457 and the society is in prosperous con-
dition; Many subjects of interest were
discussed. A very creditable exhibition
of fruit was laid out on long tables.
Ellwanger & Barry had the largest
exhibit but several others made good
showings. J. B. K.

Central New York Horticultural
Society. — The eleventh annual meeting
was held at Syracuse January 30, when
the principal feature was an address on
"How not to do it" by Grove P. Raw-
son, of Elmira. The following officers,
were elected: President, S. T. Betts; vice-
presidents, E. A. Powell, A. D. Perry, J.
William Smith. L. E. Marquisee, C. W. .
Snow and A. C. Chase; secretary, N. H.'
Chapman; treasurer, David Campbell;
members of the executive committee for
three years, S. W. Rose and C. A. Fox.

780

The American Florist

Feb. J,

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in llie trade.
Advertisements ou alt except cover pages,
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Cover space sold only on yearly contract at
$1.00 per inch, net, i'n the case of the two
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The Advertising Department of the American
Florist is for Florists. Seedsmen and Nurserymen
and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines ow/y.
Orders for less than one-half inch space not accepted.
Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to
secure insertion in the issue for the following
Saturday. Address

AMERICAN FLORIST CO. < CHICAGO.

Elsewhere in this issue you will find
pictures of lilacs, lemons and hailstones,
all of interest to florists.

The annual meeting and exhibition of
the American Carnation Society will be
held at Buflfalo, February 15-16.

Carnation Olympia was lately exhib-
ited by John N. May before the Royal
Horticultural Society of England.

The directors of the American Window
Glass Company have authorized a further
reduction in price of two and one-half
per cent and the war between the com-
bine and the independents goes merrily
onward.

Edwin Lonsdale does not claim the
delicate pink sport of Begonia Gloire de
Lorraine, illustrated in our issue of Jan-
uary 27, as his own, its origin being in
doubt. No authentic information is to be
had as to its origin. What Mr. Lonsdale
does claim, however, is that he recog-
nized the value of the sport and aided in
making it popular.

We are in receipt of some very good
samples of cyclamen blooms from J. A.
Peterson, of Cincinnati. If the habit of
the plants is up to standard quality,
these flowers should make them almost
ideal. Some blooms of the Papilio sec-
tion were very fine, and it is to be
regretted that this new group has not
the free-flowering habit and handsome
foliage of the grandiflora type.

A Directory Correction.

Through a misapprehension on the
part of the proof-readers, the address of
John Niven, an advertiser, is given in the
latest edition of our Directory as
Crieff, N. B., when it should have been
Crieff, Scotland. The initials "N. B." to
our postal authorities mean New Bruns-
wick, Canada, while in the British postal
service tUey indicate New Britian, or
Scotland.

Buffalo Hotels.

Following are the leading hotels of
Buffalo, with their rates:

Genesee. American plan $3 per day and
upward; European plan $1 and upward.

Broezel, American plan $2.50 to $4.

Iroquois, American plan, $4 and
upward; European plan $1.50 and
upward.

Mansion, American plan, $3 and
upward.

New Tifft, American plan $2.50 and
upward; European plan, $1 and upward.

Stafford, American plan $2 to $2.50.

Lincoln, American plan $2 to $2.50.

The Same Old Story.

Am. Florist Co. — Kindly discontinue
our adv., "Bred in Old Kentucky." The
American Florist is certainly a splendid
medium for advertising. The first inser
tion brought us orders enough to clean
us out of cuttings. We enclose four dol-
lars to pay for the insertions. When we
have more stock will try it again. We
were not only highly pleased with the
results, but with the manner in which
you displayed our adv.

C. L. Brunson & Co.

Paducah, Ky., Jan. 24, 1900.

Greenhouse Building.

Freeport, N. Y. — OlafMagnusson, range
of houses.

Louisville, Ky.— Jacob Schultz, 5000
feet of glass.

Nashua, N'. H. — Aug. Gaedeke & Co.,
range of houses.

Angola, Ind.— R. Ford Carpenter, two
houses.

San Jose, Cal.— G. A. Lehmann, carna-
tion house.

Pleasant Hill, Mo.— Geo. M. Kellogg,
five houses 30x250.

Champaign, 111.— Illinois Central Rail-
road, four houses 12x100.

Gloversville, N. Y.— George Poole, range
of commercial houses.

Chester, Pa.— Shaw Bros, one green-
house,

Sudbury, Mass.— F. Eaton, one carna-
tion house.

Conansburg, Pa.— Godwin & Sons, one
greenhouse.

The American Rose Society.

A meeting of the executive committee
of the American Rose Society was held in
New Y'ork on Saturday, January 27,
when the arrangements for the approach-
ing show on March 27, 28 and 29 were
nearly completed. It has been decided,
in order to make the work of the society
more substantial, that a bulletin shall be
issued containing notes of the society's
doings and of progress with roses. This
will be sent free to every member of the
society but will not otherwise be avail-
able. The number of pretniums for the
March show continues to grow in a
most satisfactory manner and there is
every encouragement offered to growers
in all parts to compete. The gold and
silver medals given by the New York
Florists' Club are offered for the best 100
roses in four varieties from growers
residing outside a radius of 150 miles
from New York city as measured by the
distances shown on the railroad time
tables. This should insure a representa-
tive competition from growers distant
from New York and will place their com-
petition on an even basis.

Leonard Barron, Sec'y.

Longiflorum Lilies for Easter.

En. Am. Florist:— We removed our
longiflorum lilies from theframes Novem-
ber 20; they are now six inches high,
stocky, with the pots full of roots.
Please state when we should commence
giving liquid manure, and the tempera-
ture to maintain in order to have the
plants in bloom for Easter. We are hold-
ing them at 56° to 58° now. How much
more heat, if any, will they require than
Harrisii? The bulbs are from Japan.

T.

If the Japan longiflorum plants are at
this date, January 29, six inches high and
stocky they will be in bloom by Easter,

which comes this year middle of April, if
kept at night in a temperature of 55° to
60 ; much depends on the number of
bright days; if there is much cloudy
weather the temperature may have to
be slightly increased. We think it is time
enough to apply manure water after the
buds can be seen. The liquid should
be made of sheep or cow manure and
applied once or twice a week until the
plants are nearly in full bloom.

Ro£T. Craig.

Reclaiming Sandy Soil.

Ed. Am. Florist: — Kindly let me know
the best way to prepare for cultivation
an acre of sandy soil which has never
been cultivated? State also whether
horse manure or cow manure are as good
as any artificial fertilizer and which is
the cheapest? F. R.

"F. R." does not say for what crop he
wishes to prepare his land, but as a gen-
eral rule cow manure is more retentive of
moisture and therefore better than any
other for a light sandy soil. The main
thing to consider in reclaiming such soil
is to get as much vegetable matter into
it as possible; a good heavy dressing of
cow manure will produce a good crop of
clover or similar green crop which can be
plowed in green; this will make a good
foundation for almost any crop desired.
Artificial fertilizers at the same cost will
not give as good results.

John N. May.

"Sports."

Ed. Am. Florist: — I note what is said
on page 698 in the American Florist of
January 13 respecting a sport from a
chrysanthemum, and that you take
exception to the statement of the owner
thereof, namely, Williata Gallagher, Lit-
tle Rock, Ark., that it is a sport from the
variety W. H. Chadwick. Your com-
ment to the effect — "This hardly seems
possible, the latter being a distinct
incurved variety, while Mr. Gallagher's
flower is as distinctly reflexed" — is likely
to provoke furthur observations, for
instance: It is supposed from said edito-
rial comment that Dame Nature when in
a sportive mood confines her predisposi-
tion to variation to change in color of
the flower only, but such may not always
prove to be the case. There is no known
reason why she should not change the
form as well as the color of the flower.
We have many evidences where dwarf
varieties in growth have been secured
from difierent cultivated plants, and also
some with larger or stronger growing
tendencies, as Climbing Kaiserin, among
roses, and drooping or the so-called
weeping, among deciduous trees and
evergreens. All these, and others which
might be mentioned, being facts, then
why should not the statement as made
by Mr. Gallagher be true? E. L.

Hydrangeas and Spiraeas for Easter.

Ed. Am. Florist:— Please state how
and when hydrangeas and spirjeas should
be started for Easter flowering? Give
also the treatment the plants should
receive after starting. H. M.

The most important point in growing
hydrangeas which are to be flowered for
Easter is to have the wood well ripened
in the fall; assuming that the plants have
made a good growth in summer, water
should be gradually withheld, beginning
middle of September, and this in conjunc-
tion with the cool autumn nights will
gradually harden and ripen the wood.

I^OO.

The American Florist.

781

The plants should be taken into a cool,
dry house, temperature as near freezing
point as possible, before danger of frost
severe enough to badly freeze the tops.
Water should be entirely withheld now
until the middle of December, taking care
only that the wood does not shrivel.
The plants should be put in more heat
(say 55° night temperature) about Janu-
ary first and so maintained until the
buds appear, when the heat may be
increased to 70° or 80° if necessary to
get them in. It is better to have hydran-
geas in full bloom at least a week or ten
days before Easter, so that the tenipera-
ature may be reduced and more air given
to harden them and better fit them to
stand removal from the greenhouses; if
kept in a high temperature until a day
or so before Easter they wilt easily when
put in a lower temperature or when sub-
jected to draughts of air, which is likely
to be the case if they are exposed for sale
in stores, etc. Robt. Craig.

Greenhouse Construction Problems.

Ed. Am. Florist: — I have a piece of
ground 160 feet square upon which I
wish to build some greenhouses. It will
be more convenient to place the boiler
shed in the middle of the plat, running it
north and south and then running the
houses east and west each way from the
shed. What objection can be urged
against building the short slope on the
south, and if so built, at what angle
should the rafters stand, and what the
length of rafters for a 20-foot house?
What about the arrangement of benches
— what height and width, and how far
should the south bench be placed from
the south wall? It may be well to state
that we have very little cloudy or dark
weather, over 300 days of the year being
clear. Subscriber.

While many owners of greenhouses
with the short span to the south seem
well pleased with them, it must be con-
fessed that comparatively few have been
built during the past three or four years.
Where the space is limited they certainly
have the advantage of permitting the
houses to be built "ridge and furrow."
Difierent angles have been used for the
roof, but most commonly the walls are of
the same height and the sash bars on the
north and south sides are respectively
sixteen and eight feet. The height of the
benches varies with the height of the
walls and the kind of crop to be grown,
but about three feet is an average height.
The width of the benches varies from four
feet for roses to about seven feet for car-
nations, violets and similar crops. The
width of the south walk is usually about
twenty inches. L. R. T.

Catalogues and Cut P"Iow^er Price Lists
Received.

The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O.,
plants, wholesale; Armand Kerlac &
Sons, New Orleans, La., seeds; Weeber &
Don, New York, N. Y., seeds and plants;
The Blue Hill Nurseries, South Braintree,
Mass., herbaceous and alpine plants,
wholesale; Conard & Jones Co., West
Grove, Pa., plants; Harlan P. Kelsey,
Boston, Mass., hardy American plants;
Plant Seed Co., St. Louis, Mo., seeds,
wholesale; W. P. Simmons Co., Geneva,
O., plants, wholesale; Nanz & Neuner,
Louisville, Ky., plants, wholesale, retail;
The Suburban Equipment Co., New York,
N. Y., greenhouses, fences, etc.; John
Lucas & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., paints;
R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass.,
seeds; W. Goodliffe, Worthing, England,

plants and bulbs; H. Cannell & Sons,
Swanley, Kent, England, seeds; Wed. H.
H. Broeckmans & Son, Amsterdam, Hol-
land, seeds; J. Lambert tV- Son, Trier,
Germany, seeds; Sander & Co.. St.
Albans, England, orchids; Bassett &
Washburn, Chicago, 111 , rose and carna-
tion cuttings, cut flowers and florists' sup-
plies; E. C. Amling, Chicago, 111., cut
flowers.

OBITUARY.

H. C. WAGNER.

Henry C. Wagner, a well known Ger-
man resident of Utica, New York, died
January 24-. He had conducted a green-
house business for thirty-five years and is
survived by a wife and three children.

PETER GASKILL.

The aged father of Geo. W. Gaskill, of
Warren, O., died January 21. He was
born in Lancashire, England, in 1815,
but came to this country with his parents
while yet a child. He had lived at War-
ren since 1S2S. Mr. Gaskill worked in
his son's greenhouses up to within a few
days of his death. Mrs. Gaskill survives
him.

MRS. JOSEPH HILL.

Jean L. Hill, widow of Joseph Hill and
step mother of E. G. Hill, died at her
son's residence at Richmond, Ind., on the
morning of January 26. Deceased was
in her eighty-second year, having been
bom at Glasgow, Scotland, in 1818. She
was married to Joseph Hill in 1858 and
was well known to many hundreds of
florists who have been entertained under
her son's roof. She entered peacefully
upon her eternal rest. Interment was at
Farlham Cemetery on January 30.

SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE.

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

Bvery paid subscriber to the ambhican Florist
lor the year ISSW Is entitled to a flve-Une want adv.
(situations only) free to be used at any time during
the year.

SITDATION WANTED-By a thoroughly reliable,
all-around grower, competent to fill any position
In either commercial or private place. Address

J A T, care American Florist,

SITUATION WANTED-By flrstclass rose grower,
single, 10 years' experience In growing hrst-ctass
cut flowers. State wages. Ad'iress

OHM, care American Florist, Chicago.

SITUATION WANTBD-By two flrst-class growers
as section men or to ta^e charge: life experience.
Roses, a specialty. Uef erences furnished. Apply
O H, care Chicago Hotel. 152 & 156 Clark St ,
Chicago, 111.

SITUATION WANTED— As heaogardener on gen-
tleman's estate In west; life experience In all
branches of horticulture: practical florist and nursery-
man: German, married, i^tate salary. Address

EL, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTKD-By a thoroughly reliable
all-around grower and landscape gardener: Ger-
man 12 years' experience: competent to flU any
position. Private place preferred. Address

Ernest Phigqe. Alberton. Md.

SITDATION WANTBD-After March 1st, situation
as all around man, good plantsman and propa-
gator: would take cliarge of orange grove and pine-
ries. Seven years In Florida, twenty years In the
other southern states. Exceptional references for
Ti years: now eniployed on one of the largest gardens
In Florida, only^iause of wanting a change la that I
want a chance to make more than i^tiO per month.
Address H. A. B., care American Florist,

w

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ANTED— Man for general greenhouse work; mar-
ried man preferred State wages wnnted.
Rose Lawn greenhouses. Fort Scott, Kan.

OR SALE— Florist's display refrigerator, elze 8x8x4
double giass display portion about 00 square ft.
WM. K. ACKLEY. 402 Federal St.. Alletrheny, Pa.

WANTED— The present address of W. G. Monroe,
grower, formerly of Chicago and St. Paul Ad-
dress PI, care American Florist.

WANTED— Two men to work In greenhouses; roses,
carnations and general stock. Address, stating
wages wanted with board, COLB BRus., Peoria, 111.

WANTKD-ETDcrlenced orchid grower; steady
position, $4') per month and rooms; married one
preferred Address R H, care American Florist.

WANTKO-Experlenced grower and propagator of
stove plants, iA:> per month and rooms Steady
pceltlon. Address R H, care American Florist.

WANTED— Traveling salesman, well acquainted
with the florist trade, desires a good side line.
Address Flouikt. 2725 Wabash Ave., Chicago. 111.

WANTBf)-A copy of Issue No 4. October 1, 1885.
volume lof the ambhican Florist. In good
condition. Address S S. care American Florist.

WANTED- Man for general greenhouse work on
retail place, tiood chance to work up. Give
full particulars Hrst letter. F G U, care Am. Florist.

WANTBD-Voung man with some experience In
roses, carnations and bedding stock. Must be
sober Intelligent and Industrious. State references,
experience and wages per month Including board.
Geo. S Beluing. Mlddietown. N Y.

WANTED— A rose grower who thoroughly under-
stands growing A No. I stock- Wages $15. The
right party will have a good position. First-class
references required. Address

M K, care American Florist, Chicago.

WANTED-A flrst-class man, married preferred,
who thoroughly understands growing cut flow-
ers—roses, carnations, "mums and violets. Is willing
to take hold In earnest, and aid In all work necessary
to a rapidly growing cut flower and plant trade,
wholesale and retail, in the best city In the couul-'y.
The right man can take advantage of an opportunity
of a lifetime. Address with references.

Lindsay the Florist. Birmingham. Ala.

OR SALE— Commercial place of R. D. BAKER,
Canon City, Colo.

F

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10 RENT— For cash or share, greenhouses of 9,000
feet In full operation. Address

Greenhouses, care American Florist.

FOR SaLB- Four greenhouses well stocked, with
flne residence, al i as good as new ; hot water heat-
ing, city water, electric cars, H.R. Mom r/, Tittbl.
193y W. Leland Ave., Jefferson Park, Chicago.

FOR SALE— Greenhouse plant, four large houses
(new). Iron and cypress construction; largedwell-
ing. ^ acre city lot on streetcar line. Finest heatlDg
in existence, and heats dwelling also. Steam heating,
vacuum steam heating (new wrinkle) or water heat-
ing. Either of these three can be used, (am using
vacuum steam ai present and It beats everything).
Good cellar for mushroom growlntr. Address

A. T HOVT, Warren, Ohio.

WANTED. A SITUATION AS MAN-
AGER OR FOREMAN.

The undereit:ned would like to correspond with any-
one requiring the services uf a manager or foreman,
thoroughly competent and of good executive ability,
to take charge of an establishment where good stock
of every description is wanted, seven years as fore-
roan for W. N Rudd. Mount Greenwood. 111. Can
furnish excellent references as testimony of my abil-
ity to fill such a position. Address

Chas. W. Johnson.
.'iO Bench St., Stapleton. Staten Island, New York.

FOR RENT.

Om' hours ride from Cliicaso, on North-West-
eru Ry., 14.000 feet of glass in flrst-cluss condition
— live acres of uhoice land if desired. A splendid
opportuninty for good grower with a little capital.

J, Care American Florist.

FflD ^&l F A first class greenhouse bus'ness
I VH omi-« about 80 miles from Chicago.
Have 11,000 square feet of glass and considerable
valuable ground. Located in central part of city
of about 20,000 population makes the propertv
quite high priced. Any live florist with small
capital can. purchase a fine range of glass very
reasonably; doing a fine business. Can give long
lease of ground with privilege of buying or will
sell part of ground. Everything is as good as
new and a bargain— a chance you won't often get.
Good reasons for selling. Don't inquire unless
yuu mean business. Ads Florist, care Am. Florist.

.-.FOR SALE.-.

A Greenhouse plant of 36,000 square feet of
glass, situated between two flourishing cities of
37,000 and 166.000 population, respectively. Four
lines of electric cars pass the door. Houses are
equipped with every modern appliance; have
Herendeen boilers, and are well stocked with
Roses, Carnations, Ferns and everything pertain-
ing to the business. Will be sold at a sacrifice,
as owner has other interests.

For further particulars apply to

FBOPBIETOK.
P. O. Box 797, Pawtucket, B. I.

Seen by New Firms:

AMERICAN nORIST ADYTS.

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The American Florist.

Feb. J,

...SPECIAL...

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Choicest Varieties Lowest Prices.
Finest Stocl:.

50,000 Carnations, st;indarils. 17.50 per 1000.
Descriptiv.- list. :;s choicest up-to-date varieties.

50,000 Roses, standards, $Ii.50 per 1000.

50,000 Verbenas. 20th Century collection.
32 Grand lluniiuoth varieties, the cream of all the
latest and choicest up-to-date, 60c per 100; $5.00
per 1000. Strong, 2-in., $2.00 per 100; S18.00 per
1000; full of Cuttings, elegant stuff.

50,000 Dble. Frineed Petunias, Henderson's
and Dreer's latest sorts. We all know that thev
lead the world. ifl.OO per 100; JH.OOper 1000. Strong
2-in., J2.00 per lUO; $18.00 per lOOO.

1,000 Paul Bruant, the best semi-double
scarlet Geranium, extra strong, 2i4-incb, 3c.

Ageratum, Princess Pauline, the only one
to grow, $1.00 per 100. Extra strong, 2yj-inch,
full of Cuttings, $2.50 per 100.

Salvia 5plendens, no other so good, $1.00 per
100. Extra .strong, 2H-incli. $2.50 per ICO.

Fuchsias, be.st sorts, $1.50 per 100. Vinca
Jlajor, $1.00 per lUO,

Smilax, strong, 2!4-inch, $1.50 per 100, 2-inch,
$1.00 per 100. Seedlings, big bushv plants, fit to
plant right out, ijOc per 100; $-1.00 per lOOO.delivered.

500 Cinerarias, 2'i-ineh. $3.00 per 100.

Lobelia (trailing) indispensable for baskets.
etc., strong, 2-inch, $2.00; strong rooted cuttings,
$1 .00 per 100.

Our wholesale descriptive list of Specialties
mailed on application. Cash must accompany
all orders. Small packages by mail.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III.

Who!?^ale power/arKjfe

OINOINNATI, Feb. 1.

Boses, Beauty, select ~5 00

" " medium , 25. UO

Brtde 6.00® 8.00

Bridesmaid 6,00® 8 00

Meteor 6.00® 8.00

Perle 4.00® 6 00

C»ni«tlon« I 50® 2 00

fancy 3 00® lOO

Lily of the Valley 3.00® 4 00

Vlolete 76® 1.00

NarolsBus 2.00® 3 00

Roman Hyacinths 2 00® 3.00

Callae 8.00® 10 00

Harrlsll 8.0()®10.00

Daffodils 3.00

Asparagus 50. 00

SnUlai 12.60

Adlantnm 1.00

Common ferns .20

Galax Leayes .15

Bt. Lotns, Feb. 1.

Boaei, Beauty I0.00®20.n

fancy 25.00,850.00

Bride, Bridesmaid 6.00® 8.00

Meteor 6 00® 8 00

" Perle. Wootton 4.00® 6.00

Carnations 1 60® 3 00

Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00

Vlolete 40a 60

Narcissus 2.00® 3.00

Romans 2.00® 3.00

Callas 10.00ai5.00

Harrlsll 12 50® 15. 00

Smllax 12.60®15.00

Adlantum 1.00

\aparaeuB 60. 00076. 00

Sweet Peas 1.60® 2.00

MILWACKBB, Feb. 1.

Boses, Beauty, long perdoz. 4.00® 6.00

medium " " 1,50® 3.00
short '• " .60® 1.00

Brtde, Brldeamald 6.00® S.OO

" Perle 4.00® 6.00

" Meteor 6.00® S.OO

" Kalaerin 6.0O® 8 00

Camatlona 2.00® 3.00

Violets 76® 1.00

Bomau Hyacinths 3.00® 4 00

Mignonette 2.00® 3.00

Adlantum 1.00® 150

Common fema .26

Smilax .' 16.00®18.00

AaparaguB 75.00

PITTBBDBG, Feb. 1.

Boaei, Beauty 6.00@40.00

Bride. Brldeamald 3.00®I0.00

Meteor, 3.00®10.00

" Kalaerin 3 00® 10 .00

" Perle 3.00® 6.00

Cusln 3.00® 6.00

Carnations 75® 3.00

LUy of the valley 3.00® 4.00

Violets, double 50® 1.50

California 36® .50

Narcissus Paper White 2.00® 3.00

Boman Hyaolntlu 1.50® 3.00

Harrisll 16 00®20.00

Freeslaa 3.00® 4.00

Tulips 3.10

Mignonette I.eoia. 4 00

Snuiax 10.00® 15.00

WUd Smilax per case 3.60®6.00

Adlantum 76® 1.00

Hardy fema .10

Aaparagua. bunches 40o

strings 86to60o

Sprengeril, buncbea. . .85 to 76o
OalaxLearea .15

I Cyclamen Plants. I

«^

'J'HE management of the Rosebank nurseries has
decided, in order to make space for other crops,
to dispose of the stock of cyclamen plants reserved
for special city trade.

This stock is in the best possible condition of
form, foliage and florescence, and will be so packed
that we have no hesitation in guaranteeing its
safe arrival.

Five and Six Incli Pots, averaging
twelve blooms eacli, Six Dollars
per dozen.

NO CHARGE

FOR PACKING.

W. A. MCFADDEN.

"rosebank,"
CINCINNATI.

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ORDERS BOOKED NOW

IN ORDER OF RECEIPT
FOR ROOTED CUTTINGS
OF THE FAMOUS

MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON,

FOR SPRING
DELIVERY.
Coinriirxienoii-ig: I'*el>r4;t^iry- 1st:* 10OO.

The $30,000
Queen of

CARNATIONS

PRICES:

terms:

Strictly cash or

C. O. D. from

unknown parties.

Per dozen $3

PerlOO S14

Per 1000 $120

PerSOOO $500

Per 10,000 $800

The quoted prices are for THE TRADE ONLY
and all orders must be from dealers. Cuttings
will be carefully packed under the supervision
and sent direct from the establishment of the
oritiinator and grower.

PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass.

Address all correspondence and make all checks, money or express orders payable to

(24
Tremont St.,
BOSTON, MASS.

Weiland-Risch FloradCo.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF We have all the New and Standard

C ^" ^^IA|^DC V^f'^t'cs of Roses and Carnations.

*-' ' I LOW L no An,erican Beauties a specialty.

TELEPHONE 605 SALESROOM: 1 607 ORRINGTON AVE.. EVANSTON , ILL.

WRITE US FOR PRICES ON CARNATION CUTTINGS
AND ROSE PLANTS.

GflLflX LEflVtS

For latest prices green and bronze Galax
Leaves and Leucothoe Sprays, address the
Introducer,

HA.I«IvA.3V I». k:EJI-,SBJ'S', Tremont BIdg., BOSTON, HASS.

\V. A. MANN.
FRANK W. BALL.

Cincinnati..
Cut Flower Co.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS.

416 Walnut St..
CINCINNATI, 0.

Consignments Solicited.
Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

HARDY CUT FERNS

Write for prices.

strictly flrst-L'hiss stock.

IiOOSE LAUREN, in sacks, suitable for

wrejithinc and roping.

JOHN ABBOTT, Hinsdale, Mass.

SUCCESSFUL SELLERS

are the successftil growers who advertise in^J^jtjtjtjtjtjt

-THE AMERICAN FLORIST.

igoo.

The American Florist.

783

MititititiiiiiiuitiiiiUiimimtiiiiuiinitmiiiiiiimiitiiuuuuitiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiUiimiiiie
a c

J. B. DEAMUD,

SUCCESSOR TO ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO.

51

WABASH AVE..

ORCHIDS:

CHICAGO.

CATTIiETAS. S6.0O per dozen.
CYPRIFEDIUMS. $15.00 per 100.

AM. BKAUTIES, Ex. long

" 24-inch sti'ms,

20 "

12 ••
" short

IVr Do/rn.
$7.00 to $8.00

.■S.OO t.i 6.00

4.00

3.00

2.00

1.00

Per 100
$3.00 to IMOO

1.00 to

Per 100.

CARNATIONS, fancy

" standard vurs. asst.

BRIDES 6.00 to

KKIDESMAIDS 6.00 to

METEORS 6.00 to

PERLES 4.00 to

VALLEY 3.00 to

2.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
6.00
4.00

^^~Price.s subject to chan^'*^ without notice.
CATALOGUK OF CARNATION CUTTING.S NOW

VIOLETS, double $1.00 to $1.25

" single 50 to .75

ROMANS a.OOto 3.00

NARCISSDS 2.00to 3.00

ADIANTUM 75to 1.00

ASPARAGUS 50cts.

SM 1 LAX $1.50 per doz. 12.50

GALAX Green or Bronze, $1.25 per M. .15

FANCY FERNS... $1.25 per M. .15
(\'erniont Fern C'n.'.s ViTybest.)

[No. 1 contains 15 lbs.. $2.50 t

wiLDSMiLAx. \\°-\ ;: ??i^^■2•5n

(Caldwell-s.) \\°-% , ^^^"■- t?2
^ 1 No. 5 " 40 lbs. . 5 dO

No. 6 " 50 lbs.. 6.50

McKellar £ Winterson's

Modern Supply House

is the place to buy your CUT FLOWERS, SUPPLIES, SEEDS,

BULBS, ETC., ETC.

We are strictly headquarters in the Western States for

MASSACHUSETTS FANCY FERNS,

Present prices: Per M. $1.50; per 5 M lots, $5.50.

Other specialties, ORCHIDS, FANCY ROSES, FANCY

CARNATIONS, SELECT VIOLETS.

All stock at lowest possible prices. ""

McKELLtR & WINTERSON,

GEO. REINBERG,

Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers.

BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

All stock at lowest market rates. Send in your
orders.

«1 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, tLL.

KENNIGOTT BROS. CO.

Wholesale Cut Flowers
and Florists' Supplies.

42-44 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO,
WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

PETER REINBERG,

Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers.

500,000 FEET OF GLASS.

Headquarters for American Beauty.

Carnations, Blooms and Cuttings.

51 Wabash Ave.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

It your

Business Methods

are right you can make a profit
on an advertisement here.

Wbol^ale [lower/arl^fe

CHICAGO. Feb. 2.

Rosea. Beanty, extra long stems ti.OO® S.OO

30 Inch •• 5 00

24 •• " 1.00

20 " " 3.1,0

16 " " 2.00

" 12 •■ ' 1.50

•• 8 " " 1 00

Bride. Bridesmaid 8. 00® 12 00

Perle 4.00® 8.00

Meteor 8.00@10.00

Ealserin 8 OOOin 00

La ITranoe 6.00® 8.00

Golden Qate 10 00

Carnations 1.50® 2.00

fancy 3 OO® 4.00

Violets, double 60® 1.00

single 40® .50

Lily of the Valley 3 OO® 5.00

Cattleyns per doz. 4 OOSO 00

Dendroblums " 3.0O

Lilacs perdoz.,tlOD

Mignonette 1.00® 2.0O

Roman Hyaclntbs l.OO® 2 00

Narclssns 3 00® 4 00

Harrlsll per dozen 1. 50®2 .60

(alias '• 1.60@2 00

Freeslas 3.00® 4 00

Adlantom 50® 1.00

Common ferns .16

Fancy Ferns .20

SmUai 10 00®20.00

Asparagns 50.00®60.00

(9-21

RANDOLPH ST.

CM I CAO O

UWJ\

E. H. Hunt

THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR

WHOLESALE-

COT FLOWERS

Hunt's Flowers
Qo Everywhere

76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Bassett&Washburn

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Cut Flowers

Wholesale Dealers and
Growers of

GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL.

A. L. RANDAIL ^

Wholesale Florist

Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash*
lng:ton St., Chicago.

Write for special quotations on large orders.

WHOLESALE

CROWER OF ROSES.

DEALER IK

CUT FLOWERS.

J. A. BUDLONG,

37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL

Mention the American Florist.

Benthey & Co.

F. F. BENTHEY, Manager,

Wholesale Commission Florist

4f Randolph Street CHICAGO.

^^ConBignmenta solicited

A. G. PRINCE & CO.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Agents for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Speolal attentloi

paid to shipping orders.

76 & 78 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHIOAGO.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

504 LIBERTY ST. 'PHONE 2187.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Florists' Supplies

Please mention the American Florist.

784

The American Florist.

Feb. 3,

Samuel %. PennoGk.

Wholesale Florist,

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street,

...PHILADELPHIA, PA,

AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES.

CNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, WILL BE OPEN FROM 6;00 A. M. TO 11.00 P. M.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND.

Wholesale Depot for all Flor sts' Supplies.

BOSTON...

FLOWERS

E>x4oe ILrlatat «-»-if«11^<3..

&T :Bx'on:ifleld St., JBOiSOTOJX^, AJL^SS

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, " '"'"'Tos¥S'n! '^. '""'•

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

NOTICE: WELCH BROS., Sole Agents for FREYSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, S2.00 per

Script Letters, S4.00 per 100.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FDR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

Cnt Strings 8 feet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

Wholesale Florists,

Always on Hand:
CARNATIONS.
BRIDESMAIDS,
BRIDES.

/

jr JOBBERS IH

^^ FLORISTS'

SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.

84 Hawley Street. BOSTON.

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. PltlLADELPIIIA.

Orders by mall, telegraph or telephoDe will
receive prompt attention.

Consignments of good stock solicited.

JOHN B. FERGUSON,

Wholesale florist,

44 « Sixth Ave, PITTSBURG, PA.

LoNri Distance 'Phone 2985.

Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets
Solicited.

If you write to any advertiser anywhere
mention the paper in which you saw the
ad. Both publisher and advertiser will
like you better for it.

Wbol^ale flower/larK^

PHILADBUHIA, Jan. 31.

Bmes.Tes B OOOIO.OO

•• extra 10.00@12(IO

Beaaty, extra 9O.I)O®6a.00

Brsta 20.00e30.00

•econds 6.00012.00

Carnations l.OOa. 1 SO

fancy 2.00® 4.00

LUy ot the TaUey, Romans 3.00® 4 00

VIo'etB 50® 1.00

Daffodils 5 00® B 00

Mignonette 3.00® 4.00

Asparagos 60.00

Bmllai , 16.00

Adlantom 1.00

BOSTON, Jan. 31.

Rous, Beauty, extra 30.00350.00

medium 16 00@2a 00

culls ■.! CO® 5.00

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 4.00® B CO

special 8 00®12.00

Carnations, ordinary 76® 1 00

fancy 2 00® 3.W

Ulyof the valley 2.00® 3.00

Violets, single and double Ib&u 1.(0

Daffodils 3.00® 4 00

Longiaorums 8.00*10.00

Paper While Narcissus 1.50® 2.00

Roman Hyacinths 76® 1.60

Mignonette 3.00® 4 00

Bmllax 12.00®16.00

Asparagus 50.00

HEADQUARTERS

GIVE

US

A

TRIAL.!'

WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of
Seasonable Flowers in Stock.

Ufll C VftCTIIIft Wholesale Com-
Iffnii ri IVnOIIIIU) mission Florist,

481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.
Also Dealer In Florlata' Supplies ,S: Wire Designs.

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

1122 PINE STREET,

» ST. LOUIS, MO.

^r A complete line of Wire Deslgna.

LEO. NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist,

N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS.

^'J^i'oT/^f^iM D. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicited.

Geo. M. Moss,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance 'Phone 1.41-26 D.

Coniignmentt ol Roses. Carnationi, Violets ioliclted.

Milton W. Woodroffe & Go.

Successors to WM. C. SMITH,

Wholesale Florist,

1604 LUDLOW STREET.

■Phone 1-43-69-A. PHILADELPHIA.

Consignmentg Solicited.

ELLISON & TESSON,

W^holesale Shipping

FLORISTS

3134 OUve Street, Jit .^^ St. LOUIS, MO.

HOME CROWN STOCK.

...GEO. M. KELLOGG...

'•"""' i'nT'w^e'si: Cut Flowers

Give us an order and we will please you.

Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL, MO.
Our Store, 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY. MO.

^^LONB DIBTANCB 'PHONE AT EITHER PLACE

TELEGRAPH CODE

OP THB

AM. SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

In either stiff orflexlbleoover. addbjess ohdbbsto
AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. CHICAGO.

J. M. COHEN, WHOLESALE FLORIST.

-ALWAYS ON HAND-

ROSES, PINKS AND VIOLETS.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

22 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

igoo.

The A'MERican Florist.

785

TOP GRADE

Carnations

BEAUTIES,
BRIDES.
BRIDESMAIDS,
METEORS.

VIOLETS and LILY OF THE VALLEY.

JOHN I. RAYNOR,

49 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

Telephone No. 190X Madison Square.

...Wholesale Florist...

SPECIALTIES: AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES AND VIOLETS.
SPECIAL STOCK.

New Telephone No. 167 Madison Sq. 1-7 ui nniu 04 urui VflDi/ OITV
rice list oil appIicHtion. Ol W. ZOIII 01., NtW TUKIv LIITi

THOMAS YOLNG, Jr.

Wholesale Florist,

Hew Telephone No. 1803 Madison Square.

43 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

WALTER P. SHERIDAN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST

New Telephone Xo,
903 Mndison Sq.

39 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

Roses shipped to all points. .M Price List on application.

JOHN TOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.
51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

New Telephone No- 1905 Madison Square.
Price list on application.

I^ease mention thr Amt'ytcan Fh'risl when icriting.

THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN
NEW YORK CITY FOR

Violets % Carnations.

GROWtRS and lYERS make a note of this. It
will be to your advantage.

WM. H. GUNTHER.

30 West 29th Street.

New Telephone No. 551 Madleon Bquare.

Please Mention the American Florist.

FRANK MILLANG.

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,

408 E. 34lh Stroot,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

Telephone 299 MadUon Sqoare.

N. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry.
0|>n. r«r Cuv n?wer Sales at 6 o'cloclj
Every MomlnK......

DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT
FOR ADVERTISING.

JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary.

Please Mention The American rtorlst.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

WHOLESALE

Commission Florists.

SUPERB VIOLETS.

ORCHIDS, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

42 West 28th Street,

Telephone 2065
Madison bqr.

NEW YORK CITY.

PINE SMILAX ^i^ADT

12^2 coats full slriii;^.

H. TONG, Wholesale Grower, Ashtabula, Ohio.

Choice Carnations

Choice Roses J* .M

Traendly & Schenck

NEW YORK CITY

New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq.

38 W. 28th Street Cut riower Exchange

Wbol^ale [lower/\arK?fe

N«w TOBK, Jan. 31.

Boaes, Beauty select 26 O0@40.00

medium 10.00016 00

culla 2 000 5,00

Brtdesmsld, Bride, Meteor 2 GOO u 00

Specials ti (J0O12 00

CamatlOM 60O 1.00

fancy 2.60® 4.00

Ulyof the Taller 1.60O 1.60

Violets 40® .76

Romans Hyacinths, P. W. Narcissus... 60O l.OO

Tellow Narcissus 2.0O® 3 CO

Mignonette 2 00® 8 00

CaUas. Harrtsll BOO® 8.0O

Cattleyas .. 25.00036 00

IJeodroblum formosum 16.00<s20.00

Cypripedlums 10 (J0@:2.00

Bmllai 8.00iai2 OO

Aaparagni 35 0C@60.00

*' Sprengerll.perdoz. bunches 1®1. 50
Adlantum 1 CO

BUTTALO, Feb. I.

Bosea, Beauty 5.00O60 00

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 3.0CO12.00

Perle, Nlphetos 3 00® 6.00

" Kalserln 3.00® 8.00

Carnations , ordinary 1 OOO 2 00

fancies , 2.00® 4.00

Lily of the valley 2.00® 3 00

Violets ^2 1 ?5

Narcissus Paper white 2 (lO® 3 00

Boniau Hyacinths 1 OOO 3 00

Harrlsll 16.00®20 00

Callas 10.l0O16.00

Tulips 400a 6 CO

Bmllal 12.6CO20.00

Adlantum 76® 1.25

Hardy Ferns, Gaiaz Leaves - 15

AsparaKUS 30.00660.00

MILLAN6 & CO.

Commission Florists

48 West 29th St., NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square.
Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited.

Galax Leaves

To Dealers Outside of New York City.

Choi<?e G.ilax $0.40 per M.

Choice Leucothoe 2.00

Special attention jiven or.'ers to go in co'd storage.
Order at once.

J. N. PRITCHARD, ELK PARK, N. C.

ROSES.

VIOLETS.

JULIUS LANG

53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK.

CARNATIONS. VALLEY.

Telephone 280 Madison Square.

TheNewYork Gut Flower Go.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,

112 and 114 West 24tli Street,

Telephone 733-l8th. NEW YOlllC.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Order*.

GEORGE SALTFORD,

Wholesale Commission Dealer In jt jt

...Violets...

50 W. 29th St., ^ NEW YORK.

Telephone Call, 1304 Madison Sq.

Ford Bros...

y<ae Wholesale Florists

111 West 30tti Street, NEW YORK.

Consignments Solicited. Phone, 157 Madison Sq.

M. A. HART,

COMMISSION FLORIST,

Can supply KOSES and CARNATIONS In

best quality and any quantity; VIOLETS too.

44. WEST 29th street,

Tel. 325 Madison Square. NEW YORK.

Now Ready!

T-vTDTJ/^ir/^vTDV Of Florists, Nur-
JJ1KXH_ 1 KJiy. I sennnen & Seeda-
men of the United States and Canada. Price
Two DoUars. In Flexible Leather Binding,
Three DoUars

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANYj*j«

324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL.

The

American
riorist
Company's .

Holidays... FDW C HORAN Roses.

POINSETTIA. ^^" fc^^ W W ■ ^^ ■ ■ ■ ^t^ m m M m ■ ^ J The best of each variety

POINSETTIA,

NARCISSUS.

ROMANS.

VALLEY.

CARNATIONS

AND
SWEET PEAS,

4.7 WEST 128TH ST.,

NEW YORK.

CUT FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE.

Tel. 421
Madison Squa <

The best of each variety in
market free from mildew.

Violets.

in any quantity,
Special or Ordinary.

786

The American Florist.

Feb. 3,

The gEEB TRseie.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

ALEXANDER RODGEBS. PreB ; ALBERT MCCUL-

LOUGH. Vlce-Pres ; 8. K. Willard, Wetbersfleld,
Conn., Secy and TreaB.

Visiting Boston: A. T. Boddington,
New York.

There has been plenty of rain in Cali-
iomia and planting is progressing better
than usual for this time of year.

At Dunkirk, N. Y., John M. Hackett
and James L. Drohen have formed a
partnership under the name of the South
Shore Seed Co.

S. W. CALLENDERhasleftS. F.Leonard,
Chicago, to embark for himself at Minne-
apolis in the fruit and produce commis-
sion business.

As an indication ot opinions as to
prospects for spring it is pointed out that
the mail order houses are doing more
advertising than usual in the early num-
bers of the magazines of general circula-
tion.

Prize Seed Contest.

In October Inst Prof. Roht-rtsou. commissioner
of a^rricullur** and dairyinii. Ottawa, personally
offered ¥100 in twenty-four prizes to boys and
j^irls for 100 heads of wheat and oats bearing the
largest number of seeds. The farmers' boys and
girls took the matter up with interest. All the
provinces Avere represented in tlie competition.
British Columbia took tirst prize for both wheat
and oats. The prizes went to the provinces in
the following order: Ontario, 13; liritish Colum-
bia, 3; Northwest Territories. 3: Manitoba, 3;
New Brunswick. 3: Nova Scotia. I; Quebec. I.
Many very superiijr samples of grain were sub-
mitted and some of the competitors showed much
skill and taste in arrantjintr the heads daintilv and
packing them carefully. However, some lots
arrived in poor coverings and a generally dilap-
idated co'?dition.

Prof. Robertson savs that a generous friend,
who has the best interests of the farmers' girls
and boys and of the agricultural community
closely at heart, has made it possible for him to
ofTercash prizes to the amount of !f 10,000 for a
competition in the selection of seed grain in all
the provinces during the next three \ears. Full
particulars regarding this splendid encourage-
ment to fanners' l>o.\ s and girls will be published
early ne.vt vaonWi.— Detroit Free Press, Dec. jo.

Marion, Ind.— John McDougle has pur-
chased vyhat is knovrn as the Henry
Eubanks property and will carry on a
florist business there.

Ne'w Haven, Conn.— Adolph Beck, for-
merly the proprietor of a fine Dusiness in
Rhode Island, died here from the effects
of too much laudanum. He leaves a
widow and five children.

HOWA.I«T>»SS

Royal Splendor Verbena Seed.

Large flu"ei.i. i^ieat \aneL.\ iu richness of col-
ors, comijact habits. Grown and selected by
myself for 25 years. Florists pronounce my Ver-
bena Seed the finest strain in cultivation. Choice
mixed colors, per trade packet, 35 cents.

A. B. HOWABD, Balchertown, Mass.

Send for our NEW LIST of Plants for
EASTBU forcing. KlorlstB FRE3H Flower
Seeds, etc. READY NOW, Tuberous Bego-
nias, single, 0 separate colors, I to \\^ loch,
doz ,40c: 100 m M: \\i to 2 Inch.doz ,50c; lOO.Kl.
Dbl .separate colors, E.XTRA LAUiiB.doz.SUc; 100. tli:
1 to I W Inch.doz .76c:10O,*5 Qlcxinla. FINEST strains,
doz.. Sic; 100, $3 READY JANUARY, Asparagus
Sprenserll seed, 100, i5c; 1000, $ti. abd, HI. Nanus, 100,
*1,25: lUOO, tlO Latania borb seed, 100, 40c; 1(0(1, »2 50,
Pandanuh utllls. 100. $125; 100, $10, Cocos Wed., 100,
$1; lOOO, $7.50, Japn. Fernballs, sample 50c; dcz., $4.50.
H. H BERGER & CO., 47 Barclay St.. NEW YORK.

Excelsior Pearl TUBEROSE Bulbs,

3 to 4 inches in circumference,
per 1000, $3.50. Cash with order.

Caladium Esculentum Bulbs,

Sizes four to l\velv<' inches ciirniufereuee,
live center stioot. Write for iTicos to

JNO. F. CROOM & BRO., Magnolia, N. C.

flORiSTS^ f LOWER JCEDSJND glJLBS

ASTER Semple's True Branching, mixed larj;e trade pkt., 20e; oz.

SheJ Pink, white an. 1 ri'd 25o; ■■

Imp. Paeony Flowered Perfection, mixed " " " 25o; "

Victoiia, mixed " *' " 25c; "

Ampelopsis Veitchii, per oz., 10c; per lb.

Clematis Panlculata (Hue stock) , laree trade pkt., loi'; per oz.

Cosmos California Giants lOc:

' alia Spotted leaved, L:irge liulbs per doz., 40c; per lUO,

Lily of the Valley Pips, Berlin H years old sand grown large crowns., per 100. $10.00; per case (2500)
Lilium Auratum, .lar:inese i-'rown, line Bulbs,. 8-9, perdoz,, 75c; 100. $4.75; H-ll per doz,. $1,00; 100.

Lilium Speciosum Rubrum 8-9, per doz,. 7.5c; per 100, $4.75; H-11, per doz., $1.00; per 100,

Lilium Speciosum Album, 8-9, per doz., 80c; per 100, }6 00; 9-11, per doz,. $1.00; per 100,

Salvia Splendens (Floracroft strain) large trade pkt. 20c; per oz..

Smilax .per oz.. 30c; per lb..

Verbena, Mammotli mixed large tr:ide pkt., 25c,, per oz.

Send for Florists'
^Vho]esale List.

JOHNSON & STOKES,

,., oOc.

75c.

7.5c.
$1.25
75c.
. 50c.

40c.
$-2.7.5
$23,00
$7.50
$7.50
$7.00
$1.00
$2 .50
$1.00

and 219 Market Street,
PHILADELPHIA. PA.

FERN SPORES SOW NOW!

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra large package of fresh Spores, sufficient for 3000 plants.
With full cultural directions, postpaid for $1.00.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U- S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

ESTABLISHED 1802

SEEDS

Our Wholesale Price List of

CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS

is now ready. A post-card will
bring it to you.

We have still on hand some of our

LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS,

the finest that come to this country.
Per 1000. $10; cases of 3000 at $9 per 1000.

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

Please Tnention the American Florist when writing,

VICK'S SEEDS '^

ALL HOME-GROWN SEEDS.

A.^Tr:^i=?: '4-0/. i-oz.

Vick'8 Daybreak, pink $i.50 $4.oo

" Purity, wliite 2.00 6 00

Branching Comet, white 2.50 8.00

Vick's Branching, in colors,
white, pink, crimson and pur-
ple, each 25 .75

l^^'lnide list, also Garden and Floral Guide now-
ready. Send for it.

James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N.Y.

Please meniioti the American Florist when -wfiting.

Lily OF THE Valley

"London Market" and "Premium" Brands.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

NEW YORK:
14 Barclay St.

CHICAGO:
84-86 Randolph St.

I Gardening Under Glass

Try Wfttaon'8 '

" ~ SELECT

STOCKS

^^ of Tomato and
^^ "^ oiherseedsfor i
'^iJ^BT^^V f^J^clrg. Vou
^j^K'^fflk will not be dls-
ifl,.v[^ ^ o^ ^V 4^r^ appointed. 23 ■

^■V/*i ^'-u 3^ ^^Pst??'^ years' experl-

t"*" *V'*l[^ ^\\>ir^ ence behind
'" ' every order '

^; ^^r filled.

Pftfket
TOMATO. Sutton's Best of AU $0.15

Lorlllard. orlelnalor's stock 15

Maytlower, extra selected .15

Fro^more, Vettch'B original sealed

PHCkets 50

LETTUCE, Big Boston, extra select. . .15
CUCUMBER, EJxtra Early White

Spine, special. lo

English varieties .. 25

RADISH, Scarlet Ball, white tip, extra

earlT 10

CAULIFLOWER, Extra Early Erf urt.

special... 50

MELONS, English varieties 2;'>

MUSHROOM SPAWN, my celebrated

"W. P '■ brand, best In the world, lu lbs.

tor $1.00 Sample brick, postpaid, for 35c.
RHUBARB ROOTS, Myatl's Llnn^us,

$2,111 per do/.en.
CRAPE VINES, for graperies, 30 varieties.

1-J p., 75 cts ; 2-yr.. $1 50 each.

Bailey's Forcing Book '^^o&

•' ** work on

forclDK ve^etableB: full InBtnictlona how to
grow Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Lettuce and all
other vegetableB under plass. 22t> pages. 88
Illustrations, price $HIO. postpaid. C.J.
Pennock says: "It would have saved us
dollars and dollars If we could have had It a
few years aRO." Bvfry grower should poesess
this book. Stamos acceptable for smaM
orders. Correspondence solicited.

GEO. C. WATSON, Seedsman,

Importer and Exporter of

GRASS and GARDEN SEEDS, BULBS,

Mushroom Spawn. Raffia, Fertilizers and

Forcing Stock.

Offlee&salesrooMi.JuniperSt. below Walnut,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

XXX SEEDS

VERBENA GRANDIFLORA.

Good p'Tcentii^e of white.
The finest strain of Improved Giant Verbenas
yet produced; largest (lowers and best colors, per
pkt., 800 seeds, mixed colors, 50 cts.

CHINESE PRIMROSE.

Best large, single and double, 5(Ji) seed.'^, 51.00.

PHLOX DRUM. PUMILA,

New, very dwurf. perfi^ct beauties, excellent for
growing in pots for Spring sales. Mixed colors;
per trade pkt., 20 cts.

A pkt. of new double Early-flowering Dwarf
Vienna Carnation added to every order.

JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.

THE HOME OF PRIMROSES.

Tell them where you saw the ad.

igoo.

The American Florist.

787

nowcR

SEEDS.

roR

PRESENT
SOWING

Striitlv hi-h chi!->. NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS

of choii-est. imist carefully selected straius, for
llorists' iisf, in great variety.

PANSY. VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL MIXTURE.

which is better new than ever, Tr:ide pkt ,

Hy-.; ij, oz.,$1.50; U oz., $2.50; oz., $10.00.
PANSY, VAUGHAN'S GIANT MIXTURE, contains all

the sfp;ir;ite colors of Trimardeau, Cassicr,

llu^not :ind a number of new colors. Traiie

)ikt., J.'ic.; 'g n/..,60c.; H oz., $1.00; oz.,$4.00;

■•4 lb.. $14.00.
PANSY, TRIMARDEAU, mixed. Trade pkt., lOc;

■-4 o/.., 30c.; oz..$1.00; "4 lh..$3.00.
PANSY,CHICAGO PARKS MIXTURE, trade pkt., 10c. ;

Moz.,30c.; oz.,$1.00; '4 lb., $3.00.
BROWALLIA SPECIOSA MAJOR (Giant Browallia) .

Trade pkt.. ~h^'.
DAISY. VAUGHAN'S MIMMOTH WHITE. MAMMOTH

PINK AND MAMMUIH MIXED. Each, trade

Jlkt.. ~0C.

DAISY. Snowball and LonL'fellow. Each, pkt., 15c.
CENTAUREAGYMNOCARPA. Trade pkt.,10c;oz.. 40c.
CANDIOISSIMA. 1000 seeds; 25c.; oz.. %\.
DRACAENA INDIVISA. Oz., 30c.; lb.. $2.50.
FERN SEEDS. Adiautuin. Nephrolepis, Pteris, etc.
Trade pkt.. .Wr.

HELIOTROPE, LEMOINE'S GIANT. Trade, pkt., 25c;

l,^ oz., 3.V'.

KENILWORTH IVY. Trade, pkt., 25c.

LOBELIA SPECIOSA. Trade pkt.. 10c. ; "4 oz., 2.5c.

LOBEL'A CRYSTAL PALACE COM PACTA. Trade

pkt., i.'Sc; '4 oz.. 50c.
LOBELIA BEDDING QUEEN, deep blue. Pkt., 25c.
LOBELIA. SUTTON'S GEM. White, pink or blue.

Each, trade, pkt., 20c.
LOBELIA, White Lady; dwarf white. Pkt., 15c.
MIGNONETTE MACHET. true. Pkt., 10c.; oz.,40c.
Bismarck, new, an improved Machet.

Pkt., I5c.; u oz.. 50c.

PETUNIA HYB., BLOTCHED AND STRIPED. Trade

pkt.. lOi*.; \i oz.. 25c.
PETUNIA. "VAUGHAN'S BEST" Mixture of large-
rtowering, none better, includes all the frinsed
sorts, as'well as Giants of California and other
choice strains. Trade pkt. (1000 seeds), 50c.;
3 pkts. for $1.25.
PETUNIA, VAUGHAN'S DOUBLE, mixed, extra fine,

600 seeds, $I.(J0.
PETUNIA. DOUBLE WHITE AND DOUBLE FRINGED

WHITE, each, 2.50 seeds. 50c.
PRIMULA FORBESI," Baby Primrose." 500 seeds,26c.
COMPACTA, new, .500 seeds.35c.
SALVIA SPLENDENS, Clara Bedman. Pkt. 25<2.

Drooping.' spikes. i4 02.,25c.
New crimson. Pkt., 25c.

PRIMULA OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA and ROSEA,

each, trade pkt., 25c.
STOCKS, lame flowerins, ten-week, white, pink,

blood red, crimson, light blue, purple, canary

yellow and extra choice mixed. Each, trade

pkt, 2,5c.; any 5 for $1.00.
THUNBERGIA, mixed. Oz., 30c; pkt., 10c.

TORENIA FOURNIERI COMPACTA AND WHITE
WiNGS. Each, trade pkt., '25c.

VINCA ROSEA, Alba. Alba Pura, and mixed. Each,
trade pkt., lOc; oz., 6O0.

VERBENA, MAMMOTH MIXED. Trade pkt., lOc:
'4 oz.. 2.5c; oz., $1.00.

VERBENA, white, .scarlet, striped, purple. Each,
trade pkt., 10c. ; !4 oz., 25c.

VERBENA, "VAUGHAN'S BEST' MIXTURE, contains
all the best colors and strains of Verbenas
that are in existence. It is one of those mixt-
ures like our International Pansy, Best
Petunias, etc., that cannot be duplicated else-
where. 'Trade pkt., 25c.; M oz.,(3l)c.; oz., $2.00.
We allow a discount of 10 per cent on orders for

flower seeds for $2.00 and over for cash with order.
For other seeds, send for our complete Flower

Seed List, in our Book lor Florists.

Trae Excelsior
Dwaxf Fearl.

I'lrst size. 4-6 in., per lOOO, $7.00; 3000 f'.r $20.
Mammoth, 6-8 inch, per 1000, $1000.
Medium size, 3-4 inch, per 1000, $3.75.

Pern Balls, dozen, $1.00.

New York. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. Chicago.

Sweet Peas for Florists' Planting.

TUBEROSE BULBS!

Cupids and Burpee's Bush.

Thesp mosl distiiicl t\ pes Ikivo givatly iucre;isi.-d
nnd widened the iire:i of successful Sweet Pcacul-
ture, MS the hnv, compact ;;rowth and wonderful
root-system of the plants enable ihem to resist
heal and drouth to a much greater extent tlian
the tall-urowint: sorts, which, under similar unfa-
vorable conditions, are apt to suffer from the red
spider and other troubles, the vines drying up
after only a brief period of bloom. These ne^v
types are not so well adapted for growinti in cool,
moist locations; the dense, compact growth of
foliajie beint; quite apt to "damp otf" under such
conditions, so that the two distinct types of tall or
running growth and the low, bush-like and spread-
ins growth should be used to complement earn
other.

The flowers of the Cipid type are borne on still'
stems, too short for bunching effectively, but
iiuite di'sirable for boutonnieres and design work,
strikingly resembling rosebuds when freshly
opened. It is as a border or bedding plant that
they develop the greatest beauty; the rich, dark-
green carpet of foliage being literally hidden by
thi* clusters of lovely flowers. The new liusH
SwEBT Pea has flowers of large size and fine form,
borne on long stems, equally as well suited for
Itunching as those of the tall- growing varieties,
and from present indications we shall soon be
able to offer quite a complete assortment of shades
and <*olorings, so that florists having light soils or
very dry locations will be able to grow a supply of
Sweet Peas for summer cut-flowers quite as read-
ily as thosf situated in cool, moist locations.

The Best for Forcing is
Burpee's "Earliest of AU."

For planting under glass we recommend onl\
the tall or running varieties, which can be trained
to strings or other supports, although some grow-
ers have succeeded splendidly with the (.'upids as
pot-plants under glass. Our new variety, Bur-
pee's "Earliest of All," is distinctly the finest
and most profitable Sweet Pea for forcing, by
reason of its extremely early flowering and beau-
tiful coloring. From seed planted iu raised beds
the last week in August the vines began blooming
the last of October, and continued to flower until
cut off by the heat of the late spring months.
The seed "is sown thinly in drills twelve inches
apart running across the beds, and the vines sup-
ported with litiht wire stakes. The vines branch
freely and furnish a profusion of fine large flowers
on l<mg st-ms. usually three in a spray. The
standards are a rich, bright rose, well expanded,
and the wings of a creamy white, frequently
tinged or spotted with rose, identical in all res-
pfcts with the popular Blanche Ferry. In the
t)peQ ground the growth is quite dwarf, only
eighteen inches to two feet in height, aod the
plants are in full flower from a week to ten days
In advance <'f even the Extra Early Blanche
Ferry or Emily Henderson, while under glass no
other variety at all approaches it in earliness, the
ordinary varieties seldom flowering before Febru-
ary, even from seed planted early in the fall.

The Best Pure Whites.

Pure white is also a most useful color for florists.
The Emily Henderson is the earliest flowering,
but rather delicate in texture and with distinct
notch at the top of the standard. Blanche Bur-
pee blossoms later, is of very strong growth, and
i-ontiiiues longer in flower: tbe flowers are of very
large size, grand form, and good substance, last-
ing a long time when cut. "Sadie Burpee" is
considered bv Mr. Eckford his finest variety,
-"absolutely the grandest ivkite." The vines are
of very strong growth, the flowers of extra large
size and beautiful, shell-like form on long stem.
One type of "Sadie Burpee" is distinct in having
black seed, so that it can be planted earlier in tlie
spring. Under ex'*epttonally favorable conditions
the standards of the longest flowers are "notched"
near the base as in Butterfly.

Burpee's Modesty is a creamy white with only
the faintest tint of delicate pink, black-seeded
and liardy, and would answer well as a white sort.

Vll the above are self-colored flowers of the largest size and finest form in their respective colnr-
int's, these self-colored flowers being the most popular for bunching. Florists should include also the
following fancy or variegated sorts to complete the finest assortment: Gray Friar, yiolet-purpie.
watered veinings, and shading on a silvery-white ground: Pink Friar, the same markings but of a
soft ctTise-pink- Aurora, a grand, iart:e. silverv-white flower, delicately striped and flaked with
salraou-piuk: Wawona, white, striped with ;., beautiful heliotrope shade; Lottie Hutchins, daintil.v
flaked with pink on a creamy-white ground; Lottie Eckford and Maid of Honor of the dainty --blue
and white" bleudings. , , ^ ,- i. e ■ ►• «ff«,c-

The above se ections cover an extensive range of shades and colors, but our list of varieties oiters
many others of distinct shades, suitable for cut flowers, from which llonsts can select those most
desirable for their needs.

Bv«?i>oo's Blvx© I-rist for lOOO.

A complete catalogue giving lowest prices possible for Florists and Market Gardeners
mailed free upon application. It is a book of 144 pages, giving much useful information
and oflfering all the "Best Seeds that Grow."

W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., Philadelphia.

Popular "Pink and White."

As stated hefori'. the combination of I'iiik and
Whitf, as in the Blanche Ferry, is the most pop-
ular coloring in the Sweet Pea. For outdoor
planlinj; we recommend that BtrpeeV "Earh-
l':sT OK ALL." Extra Early Blanche Ferry, and
the regular strain of Blanche Eerty should all be
planted, as they will tlower in succession in the
order named, f^iving the longest period of bloom.

Clear Light Lavenders.

In l.aven<ler we recommend Bt rpeb's New
Col NTEys, Lady .Vina Balfour, and Lady Grisel
Hamilton, all of the most soft and pleasing
shades, diflfering slightl> in tint.

Pinks of Several Shades.

In pink we recommend Lovely, a soft shell-pink
with creamy border; Prima Donna, beautiful
light blush-pink; Prince of Urates (au improved
//er Majesty), very large, finely-hooded flowers of
a rich, glowing rose-pink; Non. F, Bouverie, soft
llesli-pink tinted with butt, a most distinct
shading; Royal Rose (an improved Apple Blossom),
a bright llesh-pink. grandillora size, and beau-
tiful form.

The Best Two Scarlets.

In scarlet, Salopian is the most glowing iu
shade. Burpee's Brillunt and the improved
■•Si'NPROOF" Salopian will best resist the strong
sunshine, being tree from the blackening of the
standard so troublesome with the other scarlet
varieties.

Creamy Yellow or Primrose Tints.

In creamy yellow or Primrose tints Mrs. Eck-
ford is the deepest in shade, while Queen Victoria
is the largest m tlower and of finest form, Stella
Morse is of ft rich apricot tint bordtring on bull.

Two Bright Blues.

The rich lii'HPEF;s "Navv Bli e, " introduced
last year, is most distinct ami one of the finest
forout llowers; vines of strong growth, wonder-
fully free and continuous blooiiier with three and
four large flowers on a long stem. Tlie flowers
are of very large size, flue, open form, and a rich
violet-blue or purple. Extremely rich, it should
be planted by every florist, as it will be without
doubt the most popular dark-colored variel.v.

Eckford's Countess Cadogan. also introduced
last year, is a most charming bright blue of a
lighter shade. It is vastly superior to Captain of
the Blues, and is sure to become very popular for
cut-flowers.

The Most "Gorgeous" of All.

For a rich, glowing orange we recommend Bi'r-
PEE's GORQEOls and Lady Mary Currie. which
are quite similar in shade, but distinct iu form,
the latter having a tall, pointed standard. Both
are of a rich orange-salmon tint, with darker and
richer veinings. A mosl distinct and striking
shade.

The Best Grange-Pink.

Lady Penzance has been tor years a great favor-
ite, but is now surpassed by Bcrpee's Oriental.
This is the largest and finest in coloring of this
type (unless wo place Ladv Mary Currie in the
same class) and it does not fade under the hottest
sun.

The Best Very Dark Varieties.

For the darkest and richest colors aside from
Navy Blue we would plant Othello, a beautiful
dark brown with satiny finish; and Duke of
Westminster, a deep maroon, both of the largest
size.

788

The American Florist.

Feb. 3,

The (Nursery Tmi^e.

AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN.

W. J Piters. Pres.; D. 8. Lake. Vlce-Pres.
Georqe C. 8EAOER, Rochester. N. Y., Secy.

Wm. C. Barry has been re-elected presi-
dent of the Western New York Horticul-
tural Society.

Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., has
been elected vice-president of the Penin-
sula Horticultural Society.

E. A. Frost, of Rochester, formerly of
the well known firm of E. A. Frost &
Co., died January 24, aged 64 years.

A Cemetery Plant.

Ed. Am. Florist:— I send under sep-
arate cover two sprays ot a plant which
is much sought here for cemetery plant-
ing. It is perfectly hardy and one variety
bears a lavender flower while that of the
other is white. Please give the name of
the plant and state how it is propagated.

Michigan. U. P.

These are varieties of the moss pink
(Phlox subulata) which is readily prop-
agated by division of the old plants
shortly after they have ceased blooming
in spring, transplanting in the open
ground. Where the work is deferred
until later in the season the divisions
should be planted and wintered in cold
frames, removing the plants to their
permanent location the following spring.

Grower.

We are now booking Import Orders #

H. P. ROSES,

«^ in all popular varieties, at $50.00 per ^

g JOOO, f. o. b. Boskoop, Holland.

i&

*^ \Vf would be glad to give prici'S iip'ni

^ Rhododendrons. Azalea Mollis. Clemalii,

™ hydrangeas, etc., upon application.

^

% CNbLldn IVTi ft., I to"3 shoots
Just the thing for spring planting
S4 per 100, S35 per 1000.

Young plants 2-3 #

Bobbink & Atkins,

<&

RUTHERFORD. N, 0

^ Nursery and Storage Cellar at
Carlton Hill, N. J.

ROSES, field-grown, 2 years old.
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, 2 years, strong.
CLEMATIS JACKIVIANNI,2years, X.XX.
FLOWERING SHRUBS.

Si-nO fur our inicf-list yiviiiii rates upon these
anil oihec !iii.rii>' > >rn:unfnl:il nursery st.-.ck.

ARK.
YORK.

CARNATIONS.

Strong and well rooted cuttings ready now of the

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., N%"

following vailetles

Per 100. Per 1000.

Eldorado $1.26 $10 00

Scott 1.25 10 00

Mccowan 1.26 10.00

Portia 1.25 10.00

Ivory and Silver Spray 1.00 ii.OO

AlRu tine Lady H. Campbell, rooted

runuera 7;"i

JOS. RENARD, Unionville, Chester Co.. Pa.

IN BEST
....VARIETIES

SPECIALTIES

ROSES, from 3-lnoh pots.

CARNATIONS, foi all dellTery.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.
Prioes low. Bend for list. V I O LETS.

WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKILU. N. Y.

10,000

Fin, Scarlet, Bed, White. Willo-w
leaved, English and Turkey, 4 to
10 feet.

is^.a.f=>i_^:e:?

100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, ail sizes.

Cat:i.lut.'ue on applicjitiou. Send estimate of wauts for prices.

THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Glenwood Nurseries, MORRISVILLE. PA.

THE STOKRS & HARRISON CO., Box 935 . PAINESVILiliE, OHIO.

Lea<linc .imertran Narsprj^mpn, offer one of Ibe Slosl Complete Assortments of

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, BULBS, ETC.

46 Tears. 44 Oreenhouaes. 1000 Acres. Correwpondenee Solicited. C'otoloic Free.

DIELYTRA SPECTA8ILIS IM 100 I'.r 1000
(lite-dins Heart). Bood roots »t7.00 $B0.00

*Note my low rate on this

fine, old-fashioned plant

now so scarce— don't miss

this chance.
CLEMATIS JACKMANNI, two

♦ year, from pots 25.00

♦ VALLEY. 3 year pips, extra

♦ selected, true Berlin 1.50 12.00

♦ LILIUM HUMBOLDTI. heavy
bulbs of this beautiful and
rare lily 17.00

PAEONY. Francois Ortepal. the
best crimson for cutting. .. . 8.50

FEATHERED HYACINTH, or ♦

Purple Mist. (Muscari) 1.00 ♦

SPANISH IRIS. Wm. III. and ♦

British Queen 1.00 ♦

* GEO. C. WATSON, Seedsman, ^

Importer and Exporter of

GRASS AND GARDEN SEEDS, BULBS,

Mushroom Spawn,
Raffia, Fertilizers and Forcing Slock.

office .& Salesroom. Juniper St., below Walnut,

t PHILADELPHIA, PA. t
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦I

Several thousand strong

field grown, 2 year old

ZELIA PRADEL ROSE

plants for sale, SI 5.00 per JOG.

lOHH WOLF, - Sayaniiali, lia.

AMERICAN ELMS.

8 to 10 feet, 1 to 1^ inch caliper.
25 Elms, 6 to 9 inch caliper, fine specimens, with
well developed heads.

HEND FOR Price list.

SAMUEL C. MOON, """"gs^co.), PA.

CRIMSON RAMBLER,

strong plants, 3 to 4 n JIS.CO per 100

Extra strong plants, 4 to 5 ft 18.1)0

Acalypha Sandcri, ^g^oi^penoo

THE CONARD & JONES CO.

WEST GROVE, PA.

f/iii.\r' mctitujn the A nit-t icati Florist zulten -at ittng.

Remember us to our advertisers.

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The Wabash is the Only Line rnnnlng
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Through sleeping cars between New
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For further information apply to the
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ERFURT, DEUTSCHLAND.

SuKill. thrift\ . donimnt plants, in 4 best kinds,
to p.it for spriii';: siili-s. %\ CO per iloz.'u; $8.00 per
lUO: Iri'i* by mail or<Apri'ss.

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Please mctitton lite Antft tcan Flonst wtteti wtilmg.

The American Florist.

GENEVIEVE LORD.

TTHE peer of any light pink Carnation ever offered to tlie trade. A commercial triumpli. Its beautiful color, large
size and its matchless length and stiffness of stem make it, beyond a doubt, the queen of its class. There is nothing
like it. We offer it to the commercial grower as a money getter of the first magnitude.

As an exhibition flower, it ranks high. It will take care of itself in its class. It has carried off the highest honors
wherever shown. The blooms are now being sold in the most critical market and bringing highest prices. It will not
be over-propagated. Our book will close as soon as the limit is reached. Order early and be sure.

$75 oo per looo, $10.00 per 100, $2 00 per doz.

I sold. Are now booking orders for that date and later. Stock

S7~PleaBe Note:
is going fast

Stock for delivery Drier to March 15th,
Don't delay-

Send for complete description of above. Also MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON, OLYMPIA, THE MARQUIS,
ETHEL CROCKER, JAS. WHITCOMB RILEY, CHICAGO and ESTELLE, at introducers' prices.

H. Weber & Sons,

OAKLAND,
MD.

Write for Prices

Of Rooted Cuttings and 2-in. Roses, also
Cut Flowers.

A few hundred two-year-old Kaiserins
ready to ship.

We are shifting from 2 to 2Vi-in. pots
our first lot of Roses, which will be ready
to ship out about February 15th. Have
ready now Rooted Cuttings and 2in.
stock. Send 500 or $1.00 lor samples and
prices of what you want. Satisfaction
guaranteed.

GEO. A. KUML,

PEKIN.
ILLINOIS

New Yellow Chrysanthemum

WALTER MOLATSCH

Ready March Ist, 190O.

Price 50c each, $4.00 per iloz., $35.00 per hundred.
Three certitii'ate.s by * '. S. ,\. For sale by

DAILLEDOUZE BROS.. Flatbush. Brooklyn. N. Y., and
H. A. MOLATSCH, 68th St., bet. 8th & 9th Avenues.
Brooklyn. N. Y.

New Crop

WINTER-BLOOniNG

CARNATION SEEDS

Hand fertilized. SSc per 100. l 'ash with ordiT.

AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY, Washington, D. C.

Plt'a^e mt-'i(uni the Ame> ican Florist uheii :i'i iling.

CARNATION CUTTINGS.

We are boukiiiiz orders for

LAWSON. OUMPIA. MARQUIS. ETHEL CROCKER
AND GENEVIEVE LORD

at introducers' prices. List of standard varieties
ready now. Send at oncf for an estimate on your
order.

WM. MURPHY, Sta. F, Cincinnati, 0.

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS now ready of White
Cloud, .Jubilee, Gold Nugtret, Pin^ree,
Flora Hill, Evelina and other standard
sorts. Fine stock. Write for prices.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

REX BEGONIAS ^

8000 fine plants oul of cutting bench 2c.

500 3 and 2V4-in. strong plants, fine 5o.

.^00 2'/2-in., strong plants, leaves damaged. 2c.

JOHN C. tNGLCnORN. Gallon. 0.

Successor to Fisher .V Son.

WITH OkDEK, I'LBASE.

GENEVIEVE LORD, ETHEL CROCKER,! $10 per
OLYMPIA, ;.?i.°.°, THE MARQUIS, ^^sps,

MRS. THOS. LAWSON $14.00 per 100
Per 100 Per 1000

AMERICA $5.00 $40.00

0. n. CRANE 6 00 50.00

JUBILEE 2.00 15.00

WHITE CLOUD 3.50 30.00

FLORA niLL 1.50 10.00

JOHN YOUNO 2.00 15.00

ARGYLL

MftS.JOOST 2.50

Per 100 Per 1000

. 2.00 15.00

DAYBREAK..

VICTOR

SCOTT

BRADT

ARMAZINDY.

1.50
1.50

5.00
1.50

20.00
15.00
12.50
10.00
40.00
10.00

GRAFTED ROSES. $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1,000.

The earliest YELLOW CHRYSANTHEMUW Yellow Fitzwygratn,
$7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000.

H. F. LITTLEFIELD,

WORCESTER. MASS.

CARNATION CUTTINGS.

I'er 100

M RS. LAWSON $14.00

G. H. CRANE 5.00

AMERICA 5.00

MELBA 4.00

LESLIE PADL 4.00

GOV. GRIGGS 4.00

MRS. BRADT 4.00

FRANCES JOOST 2.50

!•: \ .\ N STON 2.50

.lUBlLEE 3.50

VICTOR 2.00

WHITE CLOUD 2.50

^1- 1000
420.00

40.00
30.00
30.00
30.00
35.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
I5.C0
20.00

rer 100 1

FLORA HILL $2.00

GOLD NOGGET 2.00

TRIDMPH 2.00

DAYBREAK 1.25

ARGYLE 1.25

ARMAZINDY 1.25

LIZZIE McGOWAN 1.00

EVELINA 1.00

MAYOR PINGREE 1.00

WM. SCOTT 1.00

NIVEA 1.00

MORELLO 1.00

'.r 100
$1,5.00
15.00
15.00
10.00
lOOO
10.00
7.50
7.50
7.50
7.50
7.50
7.50

ROSE CUTTINGS.

I'EKLF $1.50pei- lOO

GOLDEN G.VTE 2.50 per lOO

j:^""Write for prices on large lots.

METEOR $1 .'ill prr 100

BRIDESMAID 1 ..=.0 per lOO

BRIDE 1..50per 100

All plants and cuttings sold with the express understanding that if not satisfactory

they are to be returned at once, when money will be refunded.

Special prices on large lots.

PETER REINBERG,5L«£SMZy5^CHICAGO. \

Own inntetl stock "nly, fur April and May

tlcliverv.
Price of V'l*int^ out of ^V^-inch puts, as

follows:

12 PL4NTS 60cts. each

25 " 50

50 " 30

100 '• 25 "

1000 " 20

EJ. G. .^SArlUS, A?Vest Hotoolten, JN^. J.

Agents: Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago, III. J. N. May, Summit, N. J. F. R. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown, N. Y.

If You Have Stock To Sell...

the best way to make that fact known to the trade is by regular
advertising in ,_,j . , _^g .

Give it a trial. ...Tile AiTierican Florist.

790

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Feb. 3,

Our pasTiMES

Announcements of coming contests or other
events of interest to our bowline, 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.

Convention Preliminaries.

The committee which the New York
Florists' Club has placed in charge of the
sports of the convention, wishes to hear,
before March 1, from the captain of
■each team which intends to compete in
the convention tournament. The pur-
pose is to arrange the preliminaries.
Captains should address Chas. Schenck,
38 West Twenty-eighth street, New
York, N. Y.

At New York.

A tournament has been arranged to
"take place between the bowling teams
representing the New York Florists'
Club, the North Hudson Countv and the
Flatbush Florists' Bowling Cliibs. The
first struggle will occur at Hiflick's
Assembly Room, Paterson and Summit
avenues, Hoboken, on Wednesday eve-
ning, February 7. On Monday evening,
January 29, there was as large a crowd
present at the Fifty-seventh street alleys
as could be accommodated comfortably.
Much hilarity prevailed and several
samples of silver coin changed owners on
individual results. The scores were as
follows:

Playpr 1st 2d 3d Player 1st 2d 3d

Traendly ..120 119 Burns 117 123 167

Hatne r....l-18 105 Lane 171 198 129

Manda 166 111 Roehrs 133 127 14K

Siebrecht.. 92 1.10 112 Sohullheis.155 152
Steffens....lll 114 117 Bunyard. . .114 149 76

Brown 139 121 199 Tavlor 85 K8 92

■'ihaw 85 108 Elliott 133 114

Donlan .... 145 stew.'irt. , . . 125 102

FOR ^^^^^M FOR

1900. H^H^^ 1900.

HIBISCUS PEACHBLOW.

This is one of the finest phmt novelties
offered in recent years. The flowers are
double and from 4 to 5 inches in diameter.
Color a clear, rich pink with a small, deep
crimson center, an entirely new and most
beautiful shade. 2V4-incli pot plants, per
dozen, $1.50; per 100, $10.00. March.

AOERATUM STELLA GURNEY-

The finest of 'all Atieratums, planted outside
attains hei;j;ht of 6 to 8 inches, bushy, com-
pact {growth, early and continuous bloomer
throughout the entire summer. Color is the
deepest blue. Admired by all who saw it at
our greenhouses. Per dozen, $1.25; per 100,
$8.00. March.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, S^lv^?§gk.

Grandest Geranium
Under the Sun,

AMERICA,

•flowers large, opening white, changing through all
salmon and rose shades into deep, plear rose color.
Habit very dwarf; the most floriferous Geranium
of the day— 50c. each, $5.00 per doz.
Geranium Mars, 2'i(-in. pots, $5.00 per 100.
(.'ASH Please.

HENRY EICnnOLZ, • Waynesboro, Pa.

J'lca^e T?ieniion the AfHt'ncan Flonsl when '.vnling.

ARE YOU WIDE AWAKE

To the fact that the q^ 0 /

following seed germinates V^ / O

Lobelia Asters Alyssum

Crystal Pa'ace. Queen of Market, Little Rem,
t. pkt., 25c. t. pkt , 15c. t. pkt., lOc.

- Petunia Salvia Stocks

Blotched & Striped, Salvia Splendens, Cut and Come
t. pkt., 25c. t. pkt., 25c. Again, t.p 50c.

Wholesale List Now Ready. Write for It.

WM. ELLIOTT k S0NS^^1!»^NEW YORK

THAT

Discriminating local buyers come to us first when they want something extra good
—out of season or just coming in— is an accepted fact.

We w^ant all you out of town people to know that we can do just as well by you
also.

While we make select, ordinary and choice fancy CARNATIONS A SPEC-
IALTY, our roses and other stocks are invariably good and ALWAYS SECOND
TO NONE on this market.

All Stock at Market Rates!

E. C. AMLING.

WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWERS.

W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr.

32-34-36 Randolph St.,

...CHICAGO, ILL.

We are sole Chicago agents for E. G. Hill A- Co's. choice flowers.
If you are not rceiving our weekly price-list, write for it.

WIETOR BROS.

5 1 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO,

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF OUT FLOWERS.

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES..

AMERICAN BEAUTY

30-36 in. stem per doz., $7.00

METEOR
BRIDESMAID.

BRIDE

PERI.E

CARNATIONS.

per 100 $5.00 to 10.00
(3.00 to 8.00
" 6.00 to 8.00
4.00 to 6.00
3.00 to 3.00
4.0O

" Fancy..

Quotations subject to change without notice. AH other stock at lowest market prices.

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS

for Jill the bfst Nin'cltifS of the season iu

Chrysanthemums, Carnations
and Geraniums.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian. Mich.

c/ir>ii.oc:uE free on application.

CYCLAMEN lk'^",!f„,

Tn tlie varii.us colors and shades.

Plants ari' in healthy condition, $5.00
^ per 100: $40.00 per 1000.
^ EDWIN LONSDALE,

WYNDMOOR,

Montgomery Co.. PA.

JlMliey Ord.'l-Olliee

Chestnut Hill. Phila.

igoo.

The American Florist.

791

Chinese
Azalea.

Azaleas....
for Easter

Although our stock of Azaleas this season
is larger than ever, we strongly recommend
early orders. Many of our customers were
disappointed last year in not being able to
procure stock several weeks before Easter,
and we have taken more than ordinary pre-
cautions to prevent a repetition of this the coming season, but all
indications are that the demand this year will be greater than ever,
besides this the plants can be transported with so much greater satis-
faction wliile they are still in a semi-dormant condition, that this
point alone should besutlicienttoinduceearly orders, for no matter
how carefully packed, the plants are certain to receive some check
when turned out of pots after the buds have developed, and we
assume no responsibility for injuries arising from late shipments.
We can still supply full assortments in the following sizes:

In. diam. Per doz. Per 100.

5-in. pots, nice bushy crowns, 10 to 12 $5.00 $40.00

5 and 6 " " " 12 " 14 6.00 50 00

6 and 7 " " " 13 " 15 9.00 70.00

7 " " " 15" 17 12.00 100.00

Also a grand lot of specimen plants of Mad. Van der Cruysen
of exceptionally good value at $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00 and $5.00
each.

HENRY A. DREER

714 Chestnut St.,
f PHILADELPHIA, PENN.

Mrs. Frances Joust $2.50

Mrs. James Dean 2.50

Cerise Queen 2.00

Mrs. McBurney 1.50

Gov. Griggs 2.00

Hector 3.00

Albertini 1.50

Wm. Scott l.OU

Dorothy Sweet 3.00

Victor 2.00

New York 2.00

\

1000

co.oo

20.00
15.00
12.00
15.00
25.00
12 00
7.50
25.00
15.00
1.5 00

Daybreak, It. pink .. .
Painted Lad\-. cerise.

John Young

White Cloud

.Vlaska

Genesee

Mary Wood

Evelina

Flora Hill

McGowan

American Beauties.

Brides

Maids

Meteors

ISOSBS.

100

.$3.00
. 1.20
. 1..50
. 1.50

100
.$1.35
. 1.50
»•

.$3.00
... 3.50
. . 1.50
... 2.00
... 3.00
... 1.25
. .. 1.60
,.. 1.00

1000

$25.00
12.50
12.50
12.50

low

$10.00
12.00

$25.01)
25.00

•12.00
15.00
25.00
10.00
12.00
7.50

Doz. 100 1000

Mrs. Lawsoii $3.00 $14.00 $12000

Olvrapia 2.00 12.00 75.00

Ethel Crocker 1.50 10.00 T.5.00

Genevieve Lord 2.00 10.00 7.5.00

Chicago 1.50 7.50 (iO.OO

Marquis 1..50 10.00 75 00

^Soax-le-t. 100 1000

G. H. Crane $6.00 $.50.00

I'ortia 1.50 12.00

America 4.00 35.00

Jubilee 2.00 15.00

Bon Ton 2.00 15.00

Gen. Maceo $6.00 $50.00

Gen. Gomez 6.00 50.00

Evanstnn 2.00 15.00

"Va-rieg^teca.lOO lOOO

Mrs. liradt $4.00 $35.00

Psyche 1.50 12.00

.Vrmazindy 1.50 10 00

Eldorado 2.00 15.00

.Sandusky 3.00 25.00

Gold Nugget $2.50 $20.00

Gov. Pingree 1.50 12.00

Argyle $1.50 $12.00

LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS,

JAMESTOWN,
N. Y.

Tn ni nCF nilT for want ot room, the

lU UkUtfk Ulf I following plants, ready

for a shift. Pots. Per 100. Per M.

40OPhCBnix Reolinata 4-in.

$8.00

1000 " '■ 2-in.

5.00

45.00

5000 Pteris Tremula "

2.60
2.50

20.00

2000 " Ensifolia "

20.00

2000 " Serrulata Max... "

"

"

3000 " Longifolia "

"

"

3000 " Serrulata "

"

"

2000 " " CompactaNana"

3.00

25.00

1000 " Ouvrardii "

2.50

20.00

1500 Nephrolepis Bostonienais.2i4-in. 5.00

40.00

2000 " Cordata Compaota "

4.00

35.00

2000 " Exaltata "

4.00

ai.oo

Would exchange for 500 Adiantum Cuneatum.

CASH WITH ORDER.

THE E. HIPPARD CO., Youngstown, 0.

Please mention the American Florist when writttig.

FINE
STOCK.

PANSIES.

AT LOW
PRICES.

....THE JENNINGS STRAIN....

Onn nnn ^^^^^ stocky plants in cold frames.
ZUUiUUU Lari^e-flowering; superbcolors; many
are curled and fringed. 100 plants by mail, 60c. ;
1000 by express, $3.50. Large plants in bud, 50c.
per 100, ex. Seed of above. 81 per pkt., $5 per oz.
too fine Pansy blooms by mail, 50c. Seed and plants
can also be had in separate colors, same price.

lOOchotcemlxed Gladioli. 50c. 100 extra larne scarlet
Amaryllis bulbs, $t>. Medium size. C3 per lUO. Sam-
ples sent for 10 eta. cash with order.

E. B. JENNINGS, ^"H^!" Southport, Conn.

Grower of the Finest Pansies.

JOSEPH HEACOCK

WYNCOTE. PA.

ARECA LITESCENS,
KENTIA BELMOREANA,

GROWER
...OF...

All Sizes

Please mention the American Florist when :

riling.

GIVE (IS LIBERTY

Will be the cry when the plants
are all sold.

Our stock of LIBERTY, the

greatest crimson scarlet Rose ever
introduced, IS ALL SOLD FOR MARCH DELIVERY. We are now booking for
April, and as aU orders are filled strictly in rotation, florists who have not as yet secured
their stock, should order at once.

GRAFTED PLANTS, from 2y2-inch pots.

50 plants or more, and less than 100. 50 cts. each

100 plants and up to 1000, 40 cts. each

1000 plants or more, $350 per 1000

3-incb pot phints, 5c each additional.

OWN ROOT PLANTS, from 2V2-inch pols.

50 plants or more, and less than 100, 30 els. each

too plants and up to 1000. 25 cts. each

1000 plants and over, $200 per 1000

3-inch pot plants, 5c each additional.

ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Hill, Delaware Co., Pa.

Eastern Agents, ROBT. CRAIC &. SON,
49th &. Market Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.

Western Agents, BASSETT & WASHBURN,
76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, ill.

20,000 Wm. Scott ^SSr

Must be Bold to make room.
at K OO per lOOO, or 4000 lor SM.QO.

Per 100 Per 1000

Mrs. Jooat $2.50 t20.00

Melba 3.00 25.00

FloraHlll, Victor, Daybreak 1.25 10.00

Mayor Pingree 1.00 7.00

Strong plants of Double Petunia Id

3-lnchpot8 3.00

Geraniums, mixed, 3-ln. pote 3.00

Cash with Order.

/. liQI r xmiDC Mercer Floral Co.,

UnlVio L. InliDL, TRENTON. N.J.

Ready to Ship.

PolB.Per 100
Perfection winter blooming Forget-me-not, 2H tn. 82 00

21-a" 2.50
Ageratum, wblte and tlue. rooted cuttlngSf .75

' strong trans-

p'anted plants from flats 1.00

Ageratum, white and blue ...2Si" 1.76

Cash with order please.

CHARLES S. DUTTON SlMrM'icH.

O.A. Ee9i.<^ari09(S .

Mrs. Thos. W. Law-

Gomez, dark red $ 500

DBOn.plnk $11.00 Mrs. F. .loost, pink.. 250

Ethel Crocker, pink.. 10 00 Triumph. Hne pink.. 1 ao
The Marquis, pick ... 10 00 Daybreak, sbell pk. 100
Genevieve Lord, pink 10 00 Flora Hill, white.. . 3.0O

Olympla, variegated. 12.00 White Cloud 350

G. H. Crane, scarlet. . 5.60 Mary Wood, fine

America, scarlet 4 00 white 300

Melba, light pink 8 50 Jubilee, fcarlet 160

Mrs G. Bradt, var.... 5.00 Wm. Scott, pink . ... 100

Glacier, white, Hne .. 4 00 Lizzie McGowan 100

Gen. Maceo. best crimson $5.00 per 100

Mrs. J as. Dean. Hne pink 3 0O per 100

Nephrolepis. Cordata Compacta. 2^1nch, $4 00 per 100,
8 and 10 Inch, flne. $12 00 per doz.

Cash please. CARL HAGENBURGER. West Mentor, 0.

GENESEE.

The Best Commercial White to Date.
,13.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.

JOHN VAN DER WAL.

1730 W. 107th St.. Station 48. CHICAGO, ILL,

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I BAY TREES I

AZALEAS I

ACACIAS I

FERNS I

FICUS I

PALMS. I

Begonia Glolrede Lorraine i

EDGAR. I

I write tor prices. WAVERLEY, MASS. I
aminmimiitmimniituiiittniimiiHiiia

Carnations,

ROOTfD
CITTINOS

Healthy, strong plants. Crown cool,
first crop from new house.

Pit 100, Per 1.000.

Flora Hill 81.25

PreeOom I.OO

Daybreak 1.00

\Vm. Scott, ex. good 1.00

Mra. Fisher, ex. good and cleau. . . 90

Jli.OO
9,00
9,00
8,00
7,00

J. W. HOWARD,

Chrysanthemums, all the best commercial and
exhibition varieties in large quantities. Write
for price. Cash from unknown parties. Address

Russel St.,
Woburn, Mass.

Please mention tht' Amc> ican Flun^t ivhen la iliti^

yEi"GflTBIRD"

AVas the exclamation of one of the best i.:rowor.s
in the west when he discovered tliis sport, four
years ago. By carefully handliiiix it, and not
over-propagating it. we are now able to offer to
the trade a clean, healthy stock of the best

Red Carnation

On the market, for both grower and retailer. Not
quite as large as Crane or Jubilee, but an iiitt-nse
red, on long, stiff stems, averaging Sixty-five
Blooms to the plant. Received honorable men-
tion at the Carnation show in Chicai^o .lanuarv
19. Rooted Cuttings, $3.50 per 100: 2-in. pots.
$3.50 per 100.

LAKE GENEVA FLORAL CO.,

LAKE GENEVA, WIS.

PU-ase mention the American Florist ".vhen :i'>iting.

100,000 Well-Rooted

CARNATION CUTTINGS.

strictly first-class stock from our own ;;reen-
himses. Wm. Scott.' Edith Foster, Daybreak, Free-
dom, lUcGowan. Wellesley, Robin Hood, Zampa, Nivea,
Alba Superba, Si. 00 |hm- 100.

Mrs. Frances Jooat, S2.50 per 100
Flora Mill, - - $l.50 perlOO
Special prices ou lar^e lots, or orders booked
now for future delivery from sand or soil.

N. F. McCarthy & co.,

84 Hawley Street,

BOSTON, MASS.

Edward B. Jackson,

whole,«:ale florist.

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only.

In any quantity, for the least money.

STAMFORD. - CONN.

p[Ry

A New
Pure Glistening White

CARNATION

Well Tested,
Has Proved a Great

Success
Wherever Grown.

It is a strong grower, with long, stiff stems, large size, fine form and sub-
stance; fragrant, perfect calyx; never bursts, long keeper, blooms very freely
and without cropping from October on.

Rooted Cuttings now ready. $1.50 per-Doz., $10 per 100,
$75 per 1,000. Cash with Order.

r. B. TINKER, Peru, Indiana.

%

Carnation Cuttings!

Per 100

G. H. CRANE $5.00

MRS. BRADT 4.00

WHITE CLOUD.... 2.50

MRS. .lOOST 2.50

TRIUMPH 2..50

EVANSTON 2.50

GOLD NUGGET 2.00

MRS. McBURNEY 2.00

.JUBILEE 2.00

FLORA HILL 1 25

Per 1000

120.00
2U.00
20.00
20.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
10.00

PerlOO

D A YBRE A K $1,25

ARGYLE 1.25

ARMAZlNDY 1,25

McGOWAN 1.00

EVELINA 1.00

MAYOR PINGREE 1,00

PAINTED LADY 1.00

WM, SCOTT 1.00

TIDAL WAVE 1,00

MORELLO 1,00

ROSE CUTTINGS.

AMERICAN BEAUTY per 100, $3.00; per 1000, $25.00.

Per 100 Per 1000

LA FRANCE $2.00 $17..50

PEELE 1.50 12.60

METEOR 1.50 12.50

Per 100 Per 1000

BRIDE $1.50 $12.50

BRIDESMAID 1.50 12..'i0

All rooted cuttings sold under the condition that, if not satisfactory, they are to be returned
at once and money will be refunded,

GEORGE REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago.

ItniiiimiiiiiitititititiiAtitiiititiiiiititiiiiUiiiiuititiiintitiiiutiinuiiiiiiiti

pTUpi Absolutely the BEST PINK CARNATION

I I 1 1 1 I ever offered the trade.

CROCK[R

A fact fully borne out by its rfcord. bein^: equally good
with Craig, Hill and myself (an assurance that it is not a
success in one soil and a failure in another). By its having
been shown at the flower shows and clubs since early in
September (an assurance that it is not a good late carnation
but an all season variety). In color, size, fragrance
and stem it is just what the "storemen" want. In habit,
^ constitution and freedom of bloom it is just what the grower

3 wants. It produces more flowers to the square foot than any other known variety, iind is never
^ out of crop from September to .lulv. With 18.000 stock plants to work from there is no danger
3 of it being overpropagated, and all orders entrusted to me will be filled with cuttings selected
3 from the plants and the order filled by myself, thus doubly assuring good stock. Honest
3 sample blooms furnished, prepaid, at $1.00 per dozi-n— amount deducted from all orders for 100 or
3 over. Up to date, everv sample, .excepting one, out of several hundred sent, has brought an order.
3 Price per 100. SlOfper 25, $2.50: per 1000. $75; per 250. $18.75. HERB'S PANSIES. good little

3 l*ricr 'list of standard vars! ready now! ALBtRT Mi HCnRi L3nC3St6r) P3i
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The American Florist.

793

CARNATIONS.

^% (,?• ^* (^* *^*

LARGE
STOCK OF

STRONG

ROOTEO

CUTTINGS

NOW

READY.

G. H. Crane, Morning
Glory, Ma ceo. Glacier,
Gomez, America, Red Mrs.
Bradt (or Chicago), Mary
Wood and other good stand-
ard sorts.

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt for
March Delivery — all the
early stock sold.

riVE 1900 NOVELTIES.

Mrs. Thos. Lawson, Ethel Crocker, The
Marquis, Olyrapia and Genevieve Lord. At
introductory prices, j* ,it jt jt ^

We make a s -ecialty of rooted cuttings,
and have three houses of stock growing for
that purpose only, jt jt jt jt jt

Send for
Descriptive Price List.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.,

LAFAYETTE. IND.

100,000 R. C-No Discount.

CARNATIONS;^!!;

Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson, pink $i4.oo

Ethel Crocker, " looo

Olympia. variegated 12 00

The Marquis, pink lo.oo

Genevieve Lord, pink lo.oo

6. H. Crane, scarlet 5.oo

America, scarlet 4 00

Melba, light pink 3.00

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt, variegated 3 00

Glacier, white 3.oo

Maud Adams, dark pink 3.00

Gomez, dark red 4.00

Mrs. F. Joost, pink 2.50

Gold Nugget, yellow 3 00

Argyle, pink i.50

Triumph, " i.50

Daybreak, shell pink i.CO

Empress, dark red 1 00

Flora Hill, white 1.25

White Cloud, " 2 5o

Mary Wood, fine white 3.co

Jubilee, scarlet i 25

Psyche, variegated i.OO

Morello, dark scarlet i 00

Wm. Scott, pink i.OO

Lizzie McGowan i.co

5 cuttings at 100 rates.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Tl"'^

Garnaiions. m.

SEND FOR PRICES.

ALL THE NEW AND STANDARD

VARIETIES.

6eo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven. Mich.
PAIaSIES raising

GOOD PLANTS by express $2.50
per 500: $4.00 per 1000. SEED as

usual.

C. SOLTAU & CO..

I9S Grant Ave.. JERSEY CITY. N. J

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦» ««.

CHICAGO

I

CARNATION CO.,

I The Great '-M Only Carnation Specialists |

CUTTINGS NOW READY.

Genevieve Lord, the peer of any li^ht pink

carnation ever otTered

Chicago, scarlet liradt

Mrs. Lawson, cerise pinlj

Olympia. variegated

Ethel Crocker, pinl^-

Per Doz.

. $^'.00

. l.w

. 3.00

, 2.00

1.50

Per 100 Per 1000.

.$10.00

7.M

H.OO

I-J 00

10.00

Blooms.

lir each.
4c "

Per 100 Per 1000 Blooms

Frances Joost pink J2.5U $20.00 3c eacli

Mrs. Jas. Dean, plnl; 2.50 30.00 4c •■

John toung. white 2.50 2().00 4c ■■

White Cloud, white 4.00 30.00 4c "

Mrs Bradl. variegated. , . 5.00 4U.00 4c- "

Gen. Maceo, crimson 6 00 50.00 4c '■

Gen. Gomez, crimson 6.00 .50.00 4c "

G. H. Crane, scarlet 6 00 50.01) 4.- ■■

Gold Nugget, yellow 2..50 20.00 4c "

Argyle, carmine.

.$75.00

60.00
120.00
100.00

75.00

Per 100 Per 1000 Blooms

.82.50

Jubilee, scarlet 2.00

Armazindy, variegated... 2.00

Evelina, white 2.00

New York, deep pink 2.00

Wm. Scott, pink 2.0O

Victor, pink 2.00

Daybreak, light pink 2.00

Flora Hill, white 2.00

$20.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
1.5.00
15.00
15,00
1.5.00
15.00

•ach

L..

CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Greenhouses and Address, JOLIET, ILL.

►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

CARNATION CUTTINGS,

New Varieties.

1^"

Per doz. I'er 100.

Chicago. Red Mrs. liradt $1.50 $7.50

Ethel f'rocker l.SO 10.00

Marquis 2.00 10.00

Jlrs. Thos. W. Lawson 3.00 14.00

Olvmpia 2.00 12.00

Genevieve Lord 2.00 10.00

Estelle. grand scarlet 2.00 10.00

Per 1000.
$ 60.00
75.00
7.5.00
120.00
100.00
75.00
75.00

Cif^nf^Vfil I l^'t t3S~Our cuttings have been transplanted into soil, an-
VJCII^iai 1-.ISL. to sand cuttings partly rooted quoted at "bargain"

100 1000

G. H. Crane $6.00 $60.00

General Gomez 5.00 40.00

General Jlaceo ; 5.00 40.00

Mrs. Frances Joost 3.00 25.00

Mrs. G. M. Bradt 5.00 40.00

WhiteCloud 3.00 25.011

Glacier 6.00 .50.00

Cerise Queen 3.00 25.00

Mrs. .Jas. Dean 3.00 25.00

Flora Hill

America

iflelba

Maud .Vdams

Gold Nugget

.Tubilee

Daybreak

Tidal Wave

Lizzie McGowan.

J are far s
prices.

100
....$2.50
.... 6.00
.... ,5.00
.... 5.00
.... 3.00
.... 3.00
.... 2.00
.. .2.00
.... 1.50

upenor

1000
$20.00
.50.00
40.00
40.00
25.00
20.00
18.00
15.00
12.00

SURPLUS— 1000 single white and pink PRIMROSES, strong, 3-inch pots,
(a> $2.50 per 100, while they last.

CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new yobk

ELfl CITY !

A GRAND NEW WHITE

Carnation.

*

Seedlins; of Lizzie McGowan and Mrae. Uiiiz Albertini in its fifth year. The flowers are
large, fine shaped, and of strong fragrance. Petals are heavy, of good substance and nicely
fringed. Calyx is very strong after the style of Mrae. Albertini and none bursting, the stem
strong, holding the flower erect. The plant is a good grower and free bloomer, not subject to
stem rot or any disease. Rooted cuttings ready February 1 at

$1.50 per Doz. $10.00 per Hundred, $70.00 per Thousand.

Cash with order. We shall prepay express charges where money accompanies the order.

Orders filled in rotation.

320 Davenport Avenue,

i

*. r*l C IZOAI TC 320 Davenport Avenue, 2

I "^^-1 I. C IVlV'^^^i NEW HAVEN, CONN. |

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CARNATION
^ CUTTINGS.

HOLTON & HUNKEL CO.,

All leading varieties, now ready.
Send for list.

Wholesale
..Florists,

Milwaukee,

794

The American Florist.

Feb. J,

Home Grown Palms

Pots Pur (loz.

Per 100

Kentia Belmoreana

...3-in.

$;^.oo

$23.00

. ..4-in.

5.00

40.00

Size Char

Pots. Leaves. High.

5, 5-7

18-24,

«9-$12

$70-$90

6, 7-8

20-25,

18

144

7, 7-8

36-40.

30-36 240-290

Kentia Forsteriana, 3-in. $2

50 per d

oz. ; $20 per 100

4-in. $5.00

$35

"

5, 5-6

24-30,

$9-$12

$75-$95

6, 7-8

25-30,

18

144

7, 7-8

35-42,

28-30

225

8-9 7-8

$3.00 to

$4.00 each.

Latania Borbonica, 2*2-iD.

.60

5.00

3-ia.

1.25

10.00

" " 4-in.

3.00

23.00

6, 5-8

15-20,

5.00

40.00

6, 6-8

16-24,

8.50

65.00

7, 6-8

18-24,

12.00

90.00

"8, 7-8

28-34,

22.00

175.00

9, 7-9

28-36,

34 00

272. OC

Ficus Elastica. 5-inoli, doz. $5.00; 6-in. $8.00 doz.

Livistona Rotundilolia, 7 in., 12-14 leaves, $2.50 to
$3.00 each. Pandanus Veitchii. 4-in. to 14-in.,
50o to $10 eacli. Boston Ferns, 5c to $3.00 each .

Cycas. Dracaenas, Asparagus, etc., in large variety.
We have over 150,000 Tropical Plants. Terms

cash, but inspection allowed at express office.

ALBERT FUCHS,

2059-73 H. Halsted St., CHICAGO.

ESTABLISHED r884.

Nephrolepis Exaltata
Bostoniensis...

THE CELEBRATED

BOSTON FERN,

Orders l>o<>kfd for sruall pl;iiits lor April
delivery. ;it $5 per 100: $40 per 1000.

A few of the lars^er sizes on hand for
^^ immediate delivery*

I EDWIN LONSDALE,

I W (). Address for tlie time being:

IMouf'y < )rdt'r ollicesumel
:is heretofore. Chestnut I
I Hill (Sta ll.t Phila,Pa. | Montgomery Co.. PA.

WYNDMOOR.

Pteris Deweyana.

A moat desirable new fern, now offered for the
first time by the raiser, J. H. Ley. It Is a most
distinct cross between P. Cretlca Albo-llneata
and P.BerruIata. Habit dense and verydwarf;
fertile fronds, erect, smooth and narrow, bar-
ren fronds very brljrbt and beautifully undu-
lated; produced In quantity, never rusts; hard,
and grows very freely from spores.

12 Fine Plants, 3 Inch pots $ 3.00

100 ** " 20.00

12 Good Plants, 2 inch pots 2,00

100 '* *' " " 15. OO

Six latter mailed. $1. With balls of roots ucdlsturbed.

GOOD HOPE. WASHINGTON, D. C.

CINERARIAS!

For EASTER FLOWERING.

From Benary, Cannell and Sutton's prize show flowers
saved, dwarf and semi-dwarf, giant flowered, finest
shades and colors Fine, stocky plants— 2>i In., $2.00
per 100; $5.00 per 300; 3 In., $3 00 per 100.

SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE CO.,

....Grange P. O., Baltimore, Md.

FLORISTS' ORCHIDS

The Finest and Larjiiest Stock

in the world.

C AHinFI) ST. ALBANS. ENGLAND and
o/llllILK BRUGES. BELGIUM.

Send for List of Commercial Vurietii's.

A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St , N. Y.

PUniriC CAI AV Oreen ana Bronze.
bnUIUL UALAAi so cents per lOOO.
CHOICE LEUCOTHOE, Hron/.e iiud (^reen, $1.75 per

1000. Orders from cold slorajjc. Cash with

ord'^r <ir sati.sfactorv references.
W. H. Williams Bro., Victoria, Macon Co., N. C.

VERBENAS. CINERARIAS COLEUS.

The linest, in the land J2. f>0 per
100: $20.00 per 1000. Rooted cut-
lings. $1 -00 iier 100: $6.00 per 1000.
LATANIA BORBONIGA.

3-iiioIi % 8.00 per 100

4-ineh 18.00

5-ini'.h 4.50 per doz.

6-inch 8.50 ■■

CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Pot Plants.

(_'ol. Smith, E. DaiUedouze,
Frank Hardy, Evangeline, Glory
of Paciflc," Golden Wedding,
Golden Trophy, Helen Blood-
good, Ivory, Jennie Falconer,
Louis Boehmer, Mrs. Murdoch,
Major Bounaffou, Modesto, Ma-
rlon Henderson, Mrs. W. H.
Robinson, Mar<juis de Mont-
mort, Mrs. C. H. Pierce. Mrs.
Martin Ryerson. Xiveus, Queen,
Sunrise. 'SnowQuc^n. Viviand-
Morel, V.H. Hallock, \Vm. Simp-
son, W. H. Lincoln, Wm. H.
Cliadwii'k, Western King, Yel-
low Fellow, Yellow Queen. $3.00
per 100.
CARNATIONS. Rooted Cuttings.

Scott, Pearson, McGowan,
Helen Keller, Ivory, $1.50 per 100.

Mayor Pingree, Flora Hill.
Daj'break, Mrs. Chas. Duhrof,
$3.00 per lOO.

PETUNIAS.

Dreer's Set $4.00 per 100

Double White 4.00 per 100

S3. 00 per 100.

3-inch $ 5.00 [ler 100

4 inch 10.00 per 100

HELIOTROPE.

Czar, (.'zarina and live other
line sorts, $3,00 per 100.

OLEANDERS.

Verv line Double Pink and
Double While, $6 00 per 100.
Alvssum, 3 varieties, $3.00 per 100
Ageratum Copes Pet$3.00 per 100
Ampelopsis Veitchii $4.00 per 100
Abutilon, Souv. de Bonn and

Boule de Niege $4.00 per 100
Alternantliera, two varieties,

$20.00 per 1000; $2.50 per 100.
Cuphea, $3.00 per 100.
Cyclamen, 4-inch, $3.00 per doz.
6-inch, .$4.00 per doz.
Dracsena Indivisa, 5-in.. $5.00

per dozen. Per 100

Fuchsias $3.00

Fevercfw, Little Gem 3.00

Heliotrope 3.00

Hydrangea Hortensia 4 00

Ivies, English 4.00

Lopezia Rosea 4.00

Libonia Penrhoiiensis 3.00

Manettia Vine 4.00

Lantanas 3.00

Lemon Verbenas 4.00

Marguerites, white 3.00

yellow 4.00

Nierembergia S.tO

Othonna 3.00

$3.00 per ICO, $35.00 per 1000.
Rooted .-uitings, $1.00 per 100:
$7.50 per irco: Per lOO

Salvias, scarlet $3.00

A'incas, 2 varieties 3.00

2 ■' 4-inch. ...15.00

Santolina Ineana 3.00

Pelargoniums, mixed 4.00

GERANIUMS.

,Mt. of Snow. Happy Thought 4.00

Mrs. Parker 6.00

Mrs. Pollock 5.00

Mme. Salleroi, Rose. Ivy

Leaf.Souv. de Chas. Turner 3.00
S, A. Nutt, Master Christine,
l,)ueen of the West, Queen
of Belgians, etc .aUcolor.s 3.00
,1. Riccard, Athlete, Beaute
de Poitevine, Pres. Leon
Picas, E. G. Hill. J. J. Har-
rison 4.00

ROSES.

Brides, Bridesmaid 3.00

3-in., strong 5.00

Hermosa and Soupert. . .. .. 4.0O

Jlcnthly in variety 3.00

H. P.s, such as Jacti, Dens-
more, Paul Neron 5.00

H. P.s, our choice of vars. . 4.0O

W. L. SMITH, Wholesale Florist,

AURORA, ILL.

Dorinani; Ro§6s

For Potting Up Now.
For Easter Flowering.

CRIMSON RAMBLER, extra strong 3 year old IJudded stock, 4 ft. eanes ( Doz., $ 3.00

3 year old Own roots stock. 4 ft. canes f 100, 20.00

2 var old Budded stock, 3 ft. canes Do?., $2.00 100, $lri.0'0

American Beauty 2 year budded 100, $15.00

Kaiserin A. Victoria, 2 year budded " 15.00

Mad. Caroline Testout, 2 year budded. . . " 15.00

Hermosa, extra slronK Holland ^rown

2 year Own roots. . ." 100. $13.00

Gen. Jack.
Coquette des Alps.
Ulrich Brunner.

Hermosa, Own roots French y;rown

Clothilde Soupert, 2 year field grown . . .
ALL ON OWN ROOTS, AT SI3.00 PER 100:

.Tolin Hoppfr. Baron Bonstettin. Paul Xeyron.

Mad. G. Luizet. Anna de Diesbacli. Magna Charta.

Prince C. de Rohan.

8.00
10.00

LOW BUDDED STOCK, EXTRA FINE TOPS AND ROOTS, PER 100, $11.00:

Baroness Rothschild.
Gloire Lyonnaise.
Marie Bauman.
Paul Neyron.
Boule de Nei^e.
Baron Houstettin.
Ulrich Brunner.

Mad. G. Luizet.
Mrs. John Lnin^.
Prince C. de Rohan.
Capt. Christy.
Anna de Diesbach.
Magna Charta.

Malm:iison.
Fisher Holmes.
John Hopper.
Mad. Chas. Wood.
I'erle des Blanches.
Gen. Jack.

L:i P'rance.
CiiiiueUe des Alps.
Giant of Battles.
Gen. Washington,
Mabel Morrison.
Marshall P. Wilder.

RHODODENDRONS ^'^'^ Easter forcing. Extra large plants 12 to 20 buds, John Walters,
Kate Walters, Mad. Cravalho and Prince C. de Rohan, Each, $1.25.
doz.. $12.00.
Clematis, Hydrangeas. Ampelopsis Veitchii, Paeonies, Etc., in hir;.,''- qu:nitities. Send for prices.

14 BARCLAY STREET.
NEW YORK.

VflUGfiflN'S SEED STORE.

84 & 86 RANDOLPH STREET.
CHICAGO.

GREENHOUSES, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL.

^^^^

ROBT. CRAIG & SON

I Roses, Palms f

m and Novelties in Decorative Plants.

<^ Market and 49th Street. PHILADELPHIA PA.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

Palms # Ferns.

Fine, clean, home grown stock, ^rown cool.
Give us a trial and be convinced.

Write for Price List. J. B. HEISS.

The Exotic f^urser/es. DAYTON, OHIO.

from Sand 3i4-in. pots,
75c. per doz.. $5.00 per 100.

PRIMROSES,

ALTERNANTHERA, «-l-00 per 1000.
»s«le Florist
OUAKERTOWN, PA.

E. I. Rawlings, *"'"«*•'•"'""'•

Orchids! ^

We are headquarters for established and
Imported Orchids in the United States.
Our new price list is now ready.

LAGER & PTTTPPTTTT StMMIT.N. J.
Orchid Qrowers and Importers.

PANSIES..,..

L:irge-flowering strain lOOO, $2,50, S .50

OX ALLS floribunda, 2-ineh pots 2.50

lOOeaoh BRIDES :ind MAIDS, 2)4-in. pots. 2.50
GERANIUMS, 16 varieties, a^-inoh pots... 3.00

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio.

American Florist Advts.

Mean More Business.

rgoo.

The a MERrcA n Ft o r rs t.

795

HIFU/ FFATIIDFC ^'^'^ Thousands of

IlLff IL/\llKL0 CHANGES AND ADDITIONS

Render Indispensable

The American florist Go's

DIRECTORY

Of florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen

OF THE

United States and Canada

for 1900.

Also Head Gardeners or Super-
intendents of Prominent Private
Estates, Landscape Architects,
Experiment Station Horticultur-
ists, Horticultural Supply Con-
cerns, Botanical Gardens, Hor-
ticultural Societies, Parks and
Cemeteries.

m^^mt^ T"h^ ^ists of Gardeners,
^^^^ Horticulturists, L a n d-
scape Architects and Supply
Concerns are absolutely new in
this Edition, that of Gardeners
alone containing over 700
names.

Price $2.oo, Postpaid.

324 DEARBORN STREET,

AMERICAN nORIST CO., «a»T

796

The American Florist.

Feb. s,

Portchester, N. Y.

The monthly meeting of the Westches-
ter County Gardeners' Association was
held Saturday evening, January 27,
President Shore presiding. A lively dis-
cussion, on the advisability of holding
monthly exhibitions took place It was
decided to have a carnation exhibition
at the next meeting and John \V. Duncan,
Robert Williamson and George M. Hay
were appointed a committee to make
arrangements and to report on the
advisability of holding iuture exhibitions.
It was decided to have discussions at
each meeting on subjects pertaining to
the craft. The subject for next meeting
is the pruning of shrubs, to be introduced
by John W. Duncan. The ((uestion, " Do
grafted roses bloom more freely than
those on their own roots, during Decem-
ber and January? brought forth an inter-
esting discussion participated in by
Messrs. Draycott, Williamson, Hay and
others. The society meets again Satur-
day evening, February 24, at Irving
Hall, Portchester, N. Y., and visitors arc
welcome. John W. Duncan, Secy.

October
^^ Potted
Plants

Pit 100
lOtXHi Chinese Primulas.

fine 2!-4-iD-. ^lOO

40000 Alternantheras, 4

varieties SU-m . 'SO

xm Feverfew Little Gem "

2000 •• yellow-foliaKc "

10000 Coleus, 15 varieties, Bne "

10000 B-gonias. IS ■• '• "

2001) Forget-Me-Not, winter bloomer.. "

2000 Obconica. extra strong "

2000 ■• " " 314-iii.,

2000 Iresines. red, " 2M-in.,

1000 M^sembryanthemum Erectum... "

1000 California Moss "

Clara Uedman "

5 plants at 100 rates.
Cash. We have only what is in this ad. for sale

l.nO
l.SO
L.iO
1.50
2.00
3.00
1.50
1 50
1..50
2.00

W. H. MURPHEY,

MINOOKA. ILL.

STOCK

CYCLAMEN riTsi.-um Splendens
liiK^inleiim, a few hundred
l>laiits left, in bud and bloom,.
$1.20 per .loz.. $10,00 p.T 100

NOW RtADY. Cyelainei] I'. S. Gisianteiim in four
true colors, t\\ice"traiisplanted, strong plants from
flats, $2,50 per 100; J20 00 per 1,000,

CHINESE PRIMROSES, frinfjed foliage, finest
market varieties from 2V2-in, pots, $2.U0 per 100;
from 3-in. pots, all in bud and bloom, in seven col-
ors, includine blue. dbl.whiteand red; well-grown
plants, «4 00 per 100; from 4-in. pot. »6.C0 per 100.
All the above warranted .\ No. 1 Stock.

PAUL MADER. East Stroudsburg. Pa.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

Verbenan 40 varlettes, tiOc per IIIO; 15 00 per 1,000.

Petunia". 30 kinds, fl '.'5 per 100 Heil trope. 15 kind",
llper 100 Colens. 30 kinds. 70c per 100; Jiluii per 1 nto.

AKeritums. 3 kinds. tncludlnK Princess Pauline, "tic.
H llOO Alyseum. double. II per lljU Geran.utns from-
iln pots mixed varieties, strong ard healthy. $250

perlUO. I^ai. tanas. 4 hinds, $1 25 galvlaa. 3 kinds, $1

perlOU, Kuchstas In variety. Jl 50 per too. Kxpresapre-

Sald and satisfaction guaranteed. Cash yylth orders,
o checks accepted Write
S. D. BRANT, Clay Center, Kans.

NEW DAHLIAS^ ^

Largest ami most complete collection of
new and superior varieties true to name.
Write for special prices on list of wants.
Also High Grade Mixed Dahlias and Dahlias
under Separate Colors.

W. P. PEACOCK, Atco, N. J.

"SUTTON'S
) GFMS."

3 NEW FORGET-ME-NOTS

IN 3 COLORS, PINK. WHITE, BLUE.

The strongest growers. The freest bloomers. The lon;;est
sprays. Grows and flowers best in cold house or frames.
Brings double the price of any other. Large clumos. reaoy to
divide, $5 per lOOor 25 for jil .50 by exprt'ss. .^nutUer ones by
mail prepaid, same price. A lew hundred EXTRA LARGE
CLUMPS. $10 per 100. 11.50 for 12.

2^-inch, fine. 14.00
per 100; 3Vi-inch
$7.iKI per ino.

will give lots of

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI

A BARGAIN. Fine 6-inch pots,

green. 25 for $5.00; 12 for $2,50.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. $.5.00 per 100; 25at 100 rate,

THE LACE FERN, POLYSTIGHUM PROLIFERUM.

Some say it's finer than "Boston Fern.." Perfectly hardy:
grows well under benches; fronds brint; $1 per 12. last
over one raonth in water. Youn^r plants, SCta per 12, mailed ;
$4 per 100, Larser, *1 per 12 or ?8 per 100. express.
THE ORANGE VIOLET (Browallia Jamesoni). Fine plants
;i'^-inch pots $1.25 per 12. e.^ [tress.

THE GENUINE EDELWEISS OR SNOW FLOWER.

There is a world of poetry connected with this charming
flower, to obtain which many travelers have sacrificed
their lives. It blooms right through the snow and when
cntJasf s /or years. Fine as a souvenir to your customers.
10 for $1, 25 lor $2. mailed free. Send for sample flower.

A. BLaNC,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

300.000 VERBENAS

TSE CHOICEST VASIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.

Fine pot planti $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cutting!. 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000: $45 per 10.00C.

NO RUST OR MILDEW.

PACKED LIGHT, AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SEND FOR CIRCULAR.
We are the Lareest Groovers of Verbenas In the country.

Our pLante cannot be eurpassed.

I»a.

f^CtD AMITTIUIC A few thousand Ieft,'n2!.i-ln.
IjCQ Ani U iVlO. pots, at m per lOOO; s:t 35 per
100: * A Nutt. LaFavonte. Klohard Brett, Marguer-
tte de Loya, Mrs. Jas. Garr, Mrs, E. (J. IIIII. Alphonse
Rlcard. Wonder, (Vranvl'le. llev. Atkinson and K-^se
Geranium, Also RoseGeraniumcutlloKs at$2 perlOO.

Mme. Salleroi Geraniums in soil, $L, 60 per
lOO; »12 CO per M,
COLEUS. rrlmson Verschafleltll and Golden Queen.

J7 per 1000, 75c per 100; 2-ln. pots, tl 60 per 110 • oleus

In variety, K per lOOO, tlOc per 100; 2-ln pots. $1.26 100.
ACERATUM. Blue and Wh<te, ~6c per lOU.

Princess Pauline, SI 00 per 100.
GIANT ALYSSUM, tl 00 per 100.
SALVIA. Splendens and Bedman,Sl.25 per 100.
HELIOTROPE, 6 varieties, named. $100 period,
CUPHEA (Cigar Plant), $100 per 100,
FUCHSIAS. $1.50 per 100; 2Vln, pots, $3 OO per 100.
FEVERFEW. $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per M.
VINCAS. $125 perlCO; tin. pots. i8 00 per 100. $70.00

per M Fine plants.
The above are rooted cuttlogs, except when noted.

CASH MU.ST ACCOMPANY AIX ORDERS.

J. E. f ELTHOISEN, Schenectady, N. Y.

#

.^9S^i§«^:§«^S^^S^^'§^^i5:-§S,%.

1900.

HAPPY NEW
CENTURY.

"Green Goods."

1900.

"Write. Telegraph or lelephone.**

Galax Leaves— Brilliant BronzeSl per lOPO
Brilliant Green. $1 per 1000

Leucothoe Sprays 81 per 100

Wild Smilax " hand picked "

brand 50 lb. case, 86.50

Wild Smilax, 'hand-picked"

brand 35 lb case. $4 50

Palm Leaves, " fresh green ''.82.50 per lOU

Needle Pines 81 .50 to 82.50 per 12

Fancy Ferns. Dagger Ferns. Etc., Etc.

HARRY A. BINYARD,

42 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK CITY.

Telephone 2Ct!) Madison Square.

MED VARIf-TltS OF GcRAMUMS Per 100

utt. .1. Y. Markland and La Favorite,

•24-1 nch pots 13.00

pot Vinca Vines 6.0O

' 4.00

Cuttings Vinca Vines (from flats) — 1.50
pot Primroses, in bud and bloom, ready

4.00

NA

S. A. N
from

4 iui-h

3 •■

Rooted

3 inch
to rt

2 inch
to re

2 inch

pot

pot Primroses, in bud and bloom, ready

pot 2.00

pot Smilax plants 2.00

Cash with order <ir C. O. D.
WM.A. ClARK *SON 59 Slaie St.. Watertown N. Y.

THE BOSTON FERN

A SPECIALTY.

Only orders booked at $5.00 per 100,

$^0.00 per 1000.
L. H. FOSTER, 46 King St.. DORCHESTER. MASS.

PREPARED ^

TROPICAL

PALMS

AND ■

GYGAS
..LEAVES.

Send for Catalogue

Ostertag Bros., "«^

Washington and Jefferson Aves.. ST. LOUIS. MO.

CABBAGE PLANTS.

Jersey Wakefield and other vars. from cold
frames, transplanted, 25c per 100; $I..50 per 1000;
8r2.50 per 10,000. If by mail add 20o per 100.
LETTUCE, Boston Market, Tennis Ball, Curled

Simpson, Grand Rapids and other vars., 15t5

per 100; $1 per 1000; $8.50 per 10,000. If by mail

add 10c per lOT.
TOMATO, small plants for iransphii tint:, in

several varieties; 15s per 100, $1.00 per 1000.
PEPPER, small phtnts for transplanting;, in

several varieties; 25c per 100. $2.00 per 1000.

Add 10c per 100 if by mail.
Other vegetable plants in season. Cash with otdir.

R. VINCENT. Jr.. & SON. White Marsh, Md.

in car
lots.

Pulverized, $8 00 per ton.
Natural, $4.00 per ton.

IN SACKS OR BARRELS BY THE TON

PnLVERIZED, $12.00. Natiihi,. $8.00, f. O. b.

E. C. NEWBURY, Mitchell. So. Dak.

MANURE

CYCLONE SPRAY PUMP

TuK Gbkat Insect Extermi-
nator. Sprays as fine as mist, .lust
the thiDg for Roses. Palm-, Pota-
tcies. Tobacco, Small Fruits, Uen-
Roo«ts, etc. All tin. SOc. : all ™ , ,,

nollshed copper. »i uu. Cixh u-nh nrdfr. Weighs,
bnxed, shout 5 poundH. Puyer pays express.
STEVENS & CO., I07CI>ainbcr»St.,N. Y.Clly.

ipoo.

The American Florist.

797

Red

^' '^ £>

^LLWORTH .(^O^ p

Standard size
and wide bot-
tcnis. Sample
Pot and price
mailed free.

iifHi law

Palms and Ferns.

Our Stock of KENTIAS are as fine as can be grown.

Wire Work

^ ^ ^

Our Own Manufacture. Use our improved
Cut Flower Box.

Send for our Illustrated Catalogue of all Florists' Supplies.

C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis.

FAMCY DAGGER

HARDY

Cut Ferns!

$1.00 PER 1000.

GALAX LEAVES $L00 per 1000

KOUQC ET GREEN 4 cts. per lb.

SPHAGNUM MOSS 75 cts. per btil.

UOHQUET GREEN WREATHING,

:ill sizes ni.ade to oriler 3 to 8 cts. per yd.

.XMAS TREES, both Spruce .and Wils.ini, for dec-
orations, from 4 to 20 ft. Price very reasonal>Ie.

HAIIiED SPliUfE. f..r cemetery use, ete., etc.

L. B. BRA6UE, Hinsdale. Mass.

Natural Palm
Leaves and Fibre

Gathered in the district
where palms i:row to <;reiiiest
]ierfectioD. Best quality.
Any quantity. Cheap treight.

ADDRESS

J. F. POWELL, - MELBOURNE, FLA.

Reference— State ]J;iuk of Melbourne.

John Conley & Son,

ATannfactorerB of
Z AND 4 DOMINICK STREET.

Florists' Boxes

AND

Mailing Pacl^ages

The Dayton Paper Novelty Co.,

DAYTON, OHIO.

The Philadelphia
^ Wire Works.

HENRY RAJSIK, Proprietor.

Manufacturers of all kinds of

WIRE GOODS for foi-'sts' Use.
ANv FI.ORAL. 807-809 No. Fourth St.,

%%oRT^oTicB. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

HARTMAN fJMhf^^.

fill^ cimiplt'tt^ly all fence ri-iiuisitfs ;is to beauty, utility
and durability. Specially designed for lawns, parks,
cemeteries, school grounds, Ac. Looks best and is best
when built with our steel posts. Illustrated cataloi^ free.
HARTMAN M'F'Q CO., B0X»6 ELLWOOD CITV» PA,
Or 46 BROAOWAY, NEW YUHfk CITT.

Adjustable Vase Holders.

No. 1.— I!ras«, nickeled, 4 feet i.mtr.

six clasps to each rod.
Price complete (witli green or white

tumblers) $2.25.

Price complete (with green or white

cornucopia vases) $2.50

No. 2.— Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed a'lid

nickeled, with three clasps for 5

tofi-inch pots each $t.75.

KIFT'S PATENT

'TJk. FLOWER TUBES.

(As per illustration). 4-incl]es Ion".

1.,-inch .liameter. per 100, $3.60.

bove are indispensable to the decora-

-ind highly rec'omniended bvihepiin-

1 stores. Send for illustrated" circular-

JOSEPH KIFT & SON, Florists,

1725 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

It li cheaper to make

Prepared Palms

>n the spot, where the best ma-
terial Krows In greatest abun-
li incp and whure laborand space
are cheap We have the largest
experience and turn out goods at
loweetcoBt. Write lor catalogue
and prires to

CLARE & SCHARRATH,

ORLANDO. FLA.

798

The American Florist.

Feb. 3,

EI Reno, Okla.

E. J. Perry is young in business and has
only one greenhouse, about 1700 Jeet of
glass, but he is making excellent progress
toward a permanent success. El Reno
has only 6000 population and the red man
is still there, but he, in company with
the rest of the community, looks with
delight upon flowers in mid-winter, and
Mr. Perry grows a general stock. He
has aH the standard varieties of the rose
and is very successful with American
Beauty, growing them in a night temper-
ature ot from 45° to 50°; not a bloom
goes to waste although prices are not as
high as in the east.

Trinidad, Colo.— Chas. F. Swayger,
the well known landscape gardener, has
taken charge of the greenhouses of S. C.
Thorp & Son.

Boston Florist Letter Go.

MANUFACTFREBS OP

FLORISTS" LETTERS.

This wooden box nicely stained and vari
Dished* 18x30x1!$ made in two sections* one
for each size letter, g^lven away with first
order of 500 letters-
Block Letters. 1 1^ or 2-lnch size, per 100, 12.00.
Script Letters. $4- Fastener with each letter or word.
Used hy leading florists everywhere and for Bale by
all wholesale florists and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager,
84 Hawlev St.. BOSTON. MASS.

RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS.

100 lb. bag S 1.75

H ton $7.50

F. O. H. Bridgeport, C

!^ton S 14. SO

I ton S28.00

Odorless Lawn Dressing.

Terms, Cash with Order.

RED TOWERS OREENHOISES,

M, H\CKENSACK, N. J.

H. BAYERSOORFER & GO.

Cycas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries

and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves

and immortelles.

New Catalogue of all FLORISTS SCPPLIK8 on
application. ia'~For the trade only.

H. BAYERSOORFER & CO.

BO. B2. 54 and 56 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

A. HERRMANN,

Cape flowers, ^i-l coloks;
Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs,
AKi> All Florists' Supplies.

Send for Prices.
404-4I2 East .'«4th St.. NEW wonv.

ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wi.h-
ing to do business with Europe should .end
for the

"Horticultural Advertiser"

This is the British Trade Paper, beinc; 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 EDITOKS OF THE " H. A." ^
Cliilwell Nurseries, - Notts, England.

xi

P^s^^f^^e^j^trf^f^t^^^^^j

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j buy our

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

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 Circulars
or Estimates.

LocKLAND Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

m

^^HOTBED SASHs^

in Pine, Louisiana Cypress and California Red Cedar.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A. DIETSCH & CO. she.'^^'lI<ave CHICAGO. ILL.

Pttuie mention the American Florist when writing.

1

importers and Manufacturers

^Florists' Supplies.

918 FILBERT STREET, PHILADELPHIA. PA.

ESTABUSHED
1666

EMILSTEFFErtS>»

SUCC." N.5TEFFENS.
ANOSTEFTENSBROS.

"NICOMIT["

(PATENT)

Vapor Insecticide

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

RED SPIDER. GREEN FLY

and all other insect Pests.

ASK YOUR SEEDSMAN FOR IT.
The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co.,

LOUISVILLE. KY.

HEADQUARTERS

COCOA FIBRE.
sheep MANURE.
BONE all grades,
IMPORTED SOOT,

SPHAGNUM and
GREEN MOSS,
RUSTIC WORK, all kinds,
CLAY'S FERTILIZER.

DINNE & CO., igJT'sl* New York.

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES.

KBurns

The most convenient way
of applying an inscclicidi'
ever yet devised. No pan.',
required — No heating of
irons-No trouble-Cannot
injure the most sensitive
blooms-Very etfective.
Price 60<t per box of 12
rol I s . Ml dealers sell it !

Skabcura Dip Co.

St. Louis — Chicago.

igoo.

The American Florist.

799

BRANCH -Mil , ' i ; I ' p% \ IaCTORY.

KEARN0 ^^^ ' ' "^ ' Wharton
Jersey (in.NJy |^ ^ ^^hi«
' 1onc1su><d(itt.H.Y. * j:A"

LIQUID PLANT FOOD

For Greenhouse Cultivating.

EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY,
Chicago Office: 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston.

H. K. Snider, Suite -Jia. 2()0 Clark St.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed in small crates, easy to handle.

Price percrat«
1600 Mn. pota In orate, (4.88
lfi00 2M" " 6.25

1600 ZS" " B.OO

10003 " •• 6 0O

800I3H " " 5 ■

MOl " •• 4.60

320 5 " •• 4.61

144 6 " •' 3.16

Prloe per crate
120 7-ln. pota In orate, $4 . 20
60 8 " " 3.00

48 9 " •' 3.60

4810 •' " 4.80

24 U " " 3.60

24 12 " " 4.80

. 12 14 " " 4.80

616 " " 4.60

Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for prloe list
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. Hanalng Baskets. Lawn
Vases, etc. 10 per cent for casta wltta order. Address

HILFINOER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

AUGUST BOLEIK & SONS, New York Agents

63 DBT 8TRBXT. NKW TOBK CITT.

99

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANUTAOTUKKBS OF

Flower Pols.

Before buying write for prioea.

361-363 Herndon Street

near WrlKhtwood Ave.,

CHICAGO. ILL,

Standard Pots

Made by

Good Railroad Facilities |/F| | FD RDfkC
For shipping. RLLLLM UHUOi

Special Attention Given to

jail Orders, and Special
Sizes Made to Order.

NORRISTOWN. PA.

Prloe Lists Furnished on Application.

FLOWER POTS

ALL KINDS.

A SPECIAin

STANDARD POTS

List and SAMPLES FREE.
SWAHN'S POTTERY MF'G CO.,

P. O. Box 78, Minneapolis. Minn.

Always

mention the American Flor-
ist when you order stock. Jt

\Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiii)tiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiii^

• •• \r 1 A^I!Jr««»

We carry at all times a complete stock of all sizes of second-hand
pipe in first class condition, repainted, rethreaded and complete with
couplings. Our prices will interest you.

We have been selling to Florists generally for years,

BOILER TUBES OR FLUES

Of a second-hand nature, for hot water heating, and for general purposes.
It is all in nice condition and practical for further use. Note our prices:

2 inch 6 cts. per ft.

3 inch ..... 8 els. per ft.

4 inch ... .12 cts. per ft.

Write for our catalogue No. 47, quoting low prices on SASH, ROOF-
ING GLASS, BRAND NEW GARDEN HOSE, and supplies in gen-
eral bought by us at SHERIFFS' AND RECEIVERS' SALES.

j CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO.,

% West 35th and iron Sts. CHICAGO, ILL.

I

I

ii
I

GREENHOUSE GLASS

m

OUM9 SJRECiALTY. I

i LARGE STOCKS ^ -=. ^ ^ PROMPT SHIPMENT, j

l/'Ji^r Pore Linseed Oil Putty.Pjintslrgslies Etc.

|2K WRITE FOR. LATEST PRICES. X<i|

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

First Quality.
ISC Id., par 1000.. UM I
i io., " .. 2 16
»t in.. " ..IK
I In., ■' .. 4 70

CttlAM OOLOn.

8H in., per 1000. $ 4 95
4 in.. " (20

i U., " 10 80

t in., " KM

Paokacea extra.

c. HENNECKEco.""-^;/:;;""'

Please mr'ntion the America7i Floriit when writine-

THOSE RED POTS

"STANDARDS"

FULL SIZE AND WTDB BOTTOMS.
BDLB PANS AND AZALEA POTS.

DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y,

HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT. MICH.,

Rep. 4BO HOWARD ST.

Please mention the Atnencan FtoyiU zvhen writing.

Standard^.?'

FLOWER

Pots

If your greenhouses are within 500 mites of
the Capitol, write us; we can save you money

W. H. ERNEST,

28th and M Street* N. E.

WASHINGTON. 0 C.

LVANS' IMPROVED

APPAMAFUS i

WCITt rOB ILLUSrRATtO lAIALOCUE

QVA^^ c/rrmcm/ffwom.

^ ■^■^■^^■^r- Richmond, ino.

PLACE TOUB NAME

and your specialties before the purchasing florists of the entire country
by advertising in

THE AMERICAN FLORIST.

BBHO ADVT. WOW.

800

The American Florist,

Feb

i.

Index to Advertisers.

AdTertlalnar Bates 780

Abbott John "83

AUen J K 785

American B08eCo..789 II

Amllng B C '90

AsmUB E G 789

Bailer F A 7t;8

Bassett & WaBhbam . .783
Bayeredorler H & Co. .798

Beckert W C II

Benttae; 4 Co 'W

Berger H H & Co 7%

Bernard A .11

Beming U G 784

BlndekuDBt Die 788

Ulano A & CO 796

Bobbink & AtklDB <88

Boston Letter Co 798

Brague L B 797

Brant S D 7%

Budlong J A 78

Bunyard II A 79o

Burpee W Atlee & Co 7t'T

Carmodj J D x 'J

Chicago Carnation Co.i9J
Chicago House Wreck

Ing Co -799

Cincinnati Cut Flo Co.7')2
Clare & Scharraih. . 797
Clark Wm A & Bon. 79IJ

Cohen J M 784

Conard i Jones Co — 788

Conle; John ASon 797

Cottage Gardens I

Coi Seed Co 11

Crabb & Hunter 789

Craig ttooi « won ... .794
Groom John F & Bros 7»<.
CunniDgbam Jos u. ..794
Dallledouze Bros ....789
Uanon faperNovCo...97

Deamud J B 783

De Langhe-Vervaene . II
Detroit Flo'w Pot Mlg.799

DletsohA4Co 798

UUlon J li '9tj

DomerFred & Sons Co 793
DreerHA ...791 1 IV

Dunne & Co 798

Dutton harles S 91

Eastern Chemical Co. .799

Edgar WW «

uioobolz Henry i90

Elliott Wm & 8on8....79J

MWotl W H 784

Ellison h Tesson iSi

Engelhorn John C 7»9

Mmesi W H '99

Feithousen J B 79b

Ferguson Juhn B 781

Foru Uros *85

Foster Luolns H i«ti

Fuchs Albert 791

Qalvln Thos F 782

uardeoers Chronicle. 788
Gardening Co The.... II

Garland Geo M Ill

Gibbons U W IV

Qlblln & Co IV

Gorton & Lldgerwood..800

Guntber Wm H 786

Gumey Heater Co 8< 0

Hagenbnrger Carl 791

Hall Assn IV

Hancock Geo 4 Son. .793

Hart M A 78o

Hartman Mfg Co 79i

Heacock Joseph 79i

Beiss J B 791

Henneoke C Co '99

Herr Albert M 792 li

Herrmann A i98

Hews A H & Co 799

Hlianger Bros 799

HIU B Q 4 Co 1

HIppardB 79; HI

Hltchlngs 4 Co IV

Helton 4 Hnnkel Co. 79:i

UookerH M Co 799

Horan Bdw C 785

Hort Adv 793

Hose connection Co. .Hi

Howard A B 78B

Howard J W 79i

Hunt B H 783

Jackson E B 792

Jackson 4 Perkins.... 788

Jacobs 8 & Sons IV

Jennings E B 791

Jennings Bros IV

Johnson 4 Stokes 7fei;

Kastlng W F 784

Keenan's Seed Store.. 11

KeUerBros 799

Kel ler Geo 4 Son 7Mt

Kellogg Geo M 784

Kelsey Harlan P 782

Kennlootl B'luCO... "81

Eltt Job & Son 797

Kraus M B .... - 793

Kroeschell Bros Co... II

Knehn C A 784

Kuhl Geo A 789

bager 4nurrell... .794
Lake Geneva Floral Co792
LakeT'w liose Garden. 79.
Lang Julius 785

Lehman Bros sro

Lemolne \^ 4 Sons... li

L<ey John H 791

Llttlelield HF 789

Lockland LumCo 798

Liung U B II

Lonsdale Edwin. .790 791
Lord 4Bumham Co. .IV

Lucas J 4 Co 800

Lynch W B !8:i

McCarthy 4 Co.... 784 792

SloFadden EC 7^e

MoFaOden W A 782

McKellar 4 Winter-
son 783

Madei Paul 79t>

May Jno N 1

Meyer John C 4 Co.... II

Mlllang Frank 785

Mlllang 4 Co 786

MolatfCh H A 789

Moller s Gartner Zel-

tung 788

Moninger J C Co IV

Moon Samuel C 788

Moon Wra H 788

Morris Floral Co 79J

Vloss Geo M 781

Murphey WH 796

Murphy Wm 789

Vlver^ 4 CO 8U0

Nat Nur Pub Co 11

Newbury E C 798

fSleasen Leo 784

N T Cut Flower Hi. .785
N Y Cut Mower Co.... 785

Ostertag Bros 798

Peacock W P 798

Pennock Sam'l S 784

Phlla Wire Works 797

mtsbure Cut Ho Co. .783

Pollworth CCCo 597

Powell J F ;97

PnnceAG4 Co 783

Prltchard J N 786

guakerClty MohWks.499

Kandall A L 783

Rawllngs B 1 794

Kaynor J 1 785

Red Towers Q'nhouses 798
Keed Glass & Palm t^u I V
Began Printing Housa 1 1
RelnbergUeo. . . 78179!
Rein berg Peter.... 783 789

Kenard Joseph 788

Blue .VI 4 lo 798

Rice Seed Co Jerome B 11

Kodgers Alex li

Kolker 4 4 Sons li

Bose Mfg Co II

ttupp John F 788

Salltord Geo 785

Sander A ("k> 791

Scotlay John A HI

Scott Hobt 4 Son 791

Shellroad Greenh's. ...794

Sheridan W F 785

■<lebrecht 4 Son i '

Situations 4 Want<....781

Skabcura Dip Co 798

Smith Math « Son 7911

Smith 4 Smith Hi

Smith W L 794

Soltau C 4 Co 793

South Side Floral Co. 782

Stahl Chas B 784

-steams Lum ber Co IV

Steflens Emil 798

Slevtns 4 Co 796

Stoo bofl H A4 Co... II
Storrs & Harrison Co.7''8
Suourban Bqulp'tCo. IV

Sutherland ueo A 781

Swahn Pottery Mfg Co 799

TakHghl 4 Co 11

Taube Carl E 791

I'borbum J M 4 Co. 788

Tinker F B 792

Tobacco Warehousing

and Trading Co 798

Tong H 785

Traendly 4 Schenck. . 785
Van der Wal Jno .. 791
Vanghan's Sepd store
. . 7»B 787 790 ;93 794 I

Vlck'B Sons Jas 786

Vincent U Jr 4 Son...79«!

Vredenburg 4 Co I

Wabash K R ... . 788
Watson O C. 786 788 II
Watson Perry 4 Co... II

Weber H 4 Sols 789

Weeber 4 Don II

Welland RIsch Flo Co 782

Welch Bros 784

WhlUdln Pot Co 799

Wletor Bros . 79j

Williams W 11 Bro.. 794
Wlttboid The Geo Co I

Wolf John 788

wood Bros 7t8

Wood B M 4 Co I

Woodrofle M W 4 Co . . 784

Young J no 785

Young This Jr 786

Young 4 Nugent 785

CAPACITIES

FROM
400 to 2600

FT.
2-IN. PIPF-

The Best Boiler on Earth for Greenhouse Heating.

AL80 MADE FOR STEAM.

Wftter Section Made in One Casting. No Leaky Joints to Wor^

Over. Deep Fire Pot. No Need to Sit Dp All

Night to Keep Your Fire Going.

THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD,

BIND FOB TLOBI8T8 CATALOGITI AND PRICI LIST FBSI tTPON
APPLICATION.

GURNEY HEATER MFG. GG.

'DORIC" HOT WATtH HEATER,

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CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY lo, 1900.

No. 610.

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SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.
Officers^E. M. Wood, Natiek, Mass., presi-
dent; F. R. PiERSON, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice-
president: Wm. J. Stewart. 07 Bromfield St.,
Boston, Mass., secretary; H. li. Beatty, Oil City,
Pa., treasurer. The sixteenth annual meeting
will he hnld at New York, August. 1900.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Annual meeting and exhibition at Eden Miisee,
23d St., New York, March 27-29, 1900. Leonard
Barron, 136 Liberty St.. New York, secretary.

THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Annual convention at Buffalo. February 15-16,
1900. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster. Pa., secretary.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

Annual meeting at New York, J^ugust, 1900.
Elmer D. Smitu, Adrian, Mich, secretary.

THIS ISSUE 36 PAGES WITH COVER.

CONTENTS.

Hortieulturjil ri'miniscnrtis 801

ThK AmiTifMii Kosi' So.'ii'ty 802

Gruhiims biill di-f.ir:ilions (illus.) 803

Hplpful rc'iiiiiidvrs 80:i

St. Valcntini-'s diiy in llie rast 80)

"Judge uot, lest ye be judged" 804

Progress westward (illus.) 804

Carnations (illus.) 805

Credit und collect ions 805

Roses 80(5

New York 80tj

Philadelphia 800

Boston 807

Pittsburg 807

Chicago 808

Washington 808

Detroit 808

Cincinnati 809

Montieal 809

St. Louis 809

Buffalo 809

Indianapolis 809

Clev.'la nd 809

Society of American Florists HIO

Chicago lo lUiffalo 810

Buffalo hotels 810

Overhead heatiiii; 810

Spir.Ta for Easter 810

.Vsparagus plumosus 810

CatulogU'-s and catalogues 810

Obituary~Wm. Flanagan 811

—John V. Hickev 811

— JohnM. J.>rduii 811

The seed trade 81 ti

The nursery trade 81 s

Our pastimes 830

Baltimore 830

Horticultural Reminiscences.

[Read be/ore the New Jersey FloricuUural Soci*
et\\ Orange, N.J., on February 7, /p'^o, by John N.
Mar, Sum mil, N. J.]

This subject may not be very agreeable
to the younger members of this associa-
tion, as it will carry us back into the
cloudy past. Still there are some among
us whose memories will carry them back
a few years; probably they may find some
little interest on being reminded of the
past. No man who is a man in the strict
sense of the word, can help looking back-
ward with some pleasure; memory
returns to the happy past more frequently
as we pass the meridian of life than many
of us are ready to admit, hence my excuse
for the above title.

One of the first things horticultural
impressed on my memory was being put
to pull the weeds (and they were very
numerous, too) out from between the
bricks of a paved courtyard in dry, hot
weather; the hot bricks burnt my knees
and the weeds would break off, leaving
their roots fast wedged between the
bricks; my fingers were sore, and my
patience sorely tried many, very many
times daily, particularly when being told
that I was trying to make a good job
last as long as possible. There was a
certain cynical emphasis put upon these
remarks which were not particularly
pleasing to a boy who would very much
prefer a game of leap frog, cricket, base
ball or any other active sociable game to
sohtaire weeding. Yes, I can look back
now and feel glad that I am not still
weeding that courtyard, yet I am com-
pelled to admit that the experience above
has been of considerable benefit to me in
many ways since. For want of better
amusement one evening during the time
I was so employed, I figured out what it
would cost in wood and labor to heat to
boiling point a given number of gallons
of water, enough to kill all the weeds I
could pull in one day, and found, accord-
ing t o my computation, that the employer
could save twenty- five per cent in the
cost, or by using a given amount of com-
mon salt to accomplish the same result
he could save thirty per cent; after I had
struggled to get thisintointelligentform,
which was a very difficult thing for me,
as I was and always have been rather a
dull boy at arithmetic, I ventured to
shovr my figures to the foreman under
whose orders I was working; he shrugged
his shoulders and told me to keep my
own counsel, as he did not want any-
thing said that would tend to reduce the
number of help given him, but it left an
impression on my mind which the num-

ber of years elapsing since have not
entirely effaced.

Passing on from this, my earliest expe-
rience in gardening matters, I often pause
to think of some things which favorably
impressed me during those years of pro-
bation. Among the first plants with
which I gained some slight knowledge
were achiinenes, balsams, Boronia mega-
stigma, with its slender, drooping race-
mes in graceful beauty; Callicarpa pur-
purea, with its lovely violet colored ber-
ries; Camellia Doncklearii, Lady Hume's
Blush, Alba Plena and many others
equally beautiful; chorizenia, a charm-
ingly graceful thing; Cantua dependens,
with its bright glowing pendent flowers
produced in such profusion; Correa car-
dinalis, with its tube-like flowers, bloom-
ing for such a long period under the sim-
plest treatment; epacrises, with erect,
stately spikes of bell-shaped flowers in
such varieties as acuminata, grandiflora,
obtusifolia, pulchella, etc.; epiphyllums
of Russellianum and truncatum types,
grafted on pereskia stocks, glorious. win-
ter blooming plants; Linum arboreum
and L. flavum, with theirgolden flowers;
Erythrina crista-galli, with its brilliant
scarlet flowers; Euphorbia splendens,
with its bright flowers, steel gray foliage
and long spines which plainly forbid any
one from appropriating its charming
clusters of flowers under penalty of dire
punishment. Among other well remem-
bered plants were fuchsias in great variety
of form and color, and what charming
plants were the pyramidal specimens,
four to six feet high, covered with count-
less blooms, or the standards, with heads
large enough for umbrellas? Then there
were the mesembryauthemums,to which
family our common garden weed, pursely
(?), belongs, yet the genera contain many
gems for greenhouse culture. Mimulus
cardinalis was always interesting on
account of its musk-like fragrance and
beautiful flowers. Plumbago Capensis
and P. rosea, one with its azure blue, the
other rose-colored, afforded charming
variety of color. Rondeletia cordata, R.
odorata and R. racemosa are all exceed-
ingly attractive things, with their long
pendulous spikesof brilliant colored flow-
ers, and are so easy of culture. Thyrsa-
canthus rutilans, of brilliant color and
very free flowering; torenias, lovely
dwarf bushy plants, and a host of others
equally interesting and beautiful, where
are they to be found now? Once in a
great while I come across some poor,
neglected plant of one or the other and it
is like meeting a very old and dear friend
who has been unfortunate through no

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fault of his own. It brinj^s back in
unspoken words pleasant reminiscences
of happier days for that and many other
old friends.

Time and tide wait for no man, but are
ever on the move, and as we moved with
them we met at the various flower shows,
in many of which some of the grandest
of nature's floral gems figured very con-
spicuously, such as Acacia Drummondii,
with its golden tassels and A. Riceana,
another gem of this family; Allamanda
grandiflora, A. nobilis, A. Schottii and
others; azaleas in pyramids ten and
twelve feet high and five to six feet in
diameter at the base, with their thou-
sands of blooms open in one solid sheet
from top to bottom; Bignoniamagnifica,
with its mauve flowers shaded with
crimson; calothamnuses, with grand
racemes of scarlet flowers, of very easy
culture in any ordinary greenhouse; Clero-
dendron fragrans, flowering from August
to December, always beautiful; Clian-
thus puniceus, with its brilliant scarlet
shrimp-formed flowers, and C. Dampieri,
red and purple, exquisitely beautiful
things; Dipladenia amabilis, D. Bolivien-
sis andD. crassinoda, grand specimens in
full flower. Probably no family possesses
more floral gems than are found among
the ericas; such varieties as Tumbullii
andromedaeflora, blanda, Bowieana, cer-
inthoides, Cavendishiana, Fairieana and
grandiflora are perfect gems of floral
beauty, as I have seen in the past; alas,
they are now almost total strangers.

Eriostemons are beautiful greenhouse
plants; where are they? Gesnera reful-
gens, bicolor, etc., with their handsome
flowers and foliage are strangers to
almost every one. Hoya bella, H. car-
nosa and H. imperialis, are most charm-
ing things, amenable to almost any kind
of treatment; they can be trained to any
form to suit the fancy and bloom for a
long period, deliciously sweet, yet how
rarely do we see them. Ixoras in such
varieties as barbata, Chelsoni, coccinea
superba and floribunda, with their hand-
some laurel-like foliage and brilliant
colored trusses of flowers make the most
distinct contrast imaginable; no family
of stove or hot-house plants are more
beautiful than are these when grown
into nice specimens. Lapageria rosea,
L. alba and L. superba are among the
most beautiful of all greenhouse climbers
which can be trained to any form; their
handsome wax-like, large bell-flowers are
always objects of great admiration.
Luculia gratissima and L. Pinciana are
two grand greenhouse shrubs with
handsome large trusses of flowers.
Nerium oleander and its varieties are
lovely things of the easiest culture. Pime-
leas of such sorts as elegans, glauca,
rosea, spectabilis and hypericina are all
exceedingly beautiful, lastmg a long time
in flower, requiring cool greenhouse
culture only. Stephanotis floribunda is
possibly the most beautiful white flower-
ing climber we have. Thunbergia alata,
T. grandiflora and T. coccinea are among
the best of this family of fine climbers for
a warm greenhouse. Veronicas formosa,
glauca, ca;rulea, speciosa and pimeleo-
ides are all very beautiful greenhouse
shrubs, covering many shades of color
from deep violet to pink; and laslly in
this line comes Rhyncospermum jasmino-
ides; what a lovely thing it is with its
pure white sweet flowers! These are
only a few of the old friends which we
miss as we travel around. There are
many, many others whose acquaintance
I would very much like to renew, and I
often wonder why lovers of nature's

ems having greenhouses to grow plants

for pleasure only, do not seek out some
of these treasures. Unfortunately the
majority want only the leading fashion-
able flowers of the day, such as can be
found in any florist's store in the coun-
try, and neglect others possessing equal
beauty and certainly much greater
variety in color and form.

In hardy plants we miss the auriculas,
a charming class of dwarf spring flower-
ing gems, and often wonder that they
cannot be found in the gardens of the
wealthy, with hundreds of other equally
attractive border plants. In shrubbery
and lawn decoration how few have taken
up the rhododendrons, Kalmia latifolia,
hardy azaleas, etc. I never think of the
rhododendron without associating with
it some very pleasant rambles through
immense avenues of these in all their
glory of full bloom and infinite variety in
form, color and size, yet these were grow-

THE LATE J M. JORDAN.

ing in a climate no better suited to their
wants than is ours here. Why are so
few used in the large places in this coun-
try? Possibly those of you who have
the best half of a life to live yet may see
these and many other grand plants not
mentioned above cultivated in all their
perfection in this country. I hope you
will.

Not only in plants and flowers do we
miss old friends, but also in the cultiva-
tors of the same. We have many gaps
left unfilled by the passing away of men,
some in the prime of life, others just
past the meridian, and some few who
had ripened into grand old age, but all
had spent their best energies to improve
the cultivation of nature's greatest gems,
the plants and flowers, in their respective
spheres, and to diffuse a greater love for
the beautiful among the masses through-
out this broad country.

Of those who have gone, leaving only
pleasant memories of their many good
qualities, 1 was fortunate to know intim-
ately such noble men as Patrick Barry,
of Rochester, N. Y., who did so much for
pomology; Wm. Bennett, of Flatbush,
Long Island, whose life was devoted to
growing and introducing many of the
finer classes of plants and flowers; Isaac
Buchanan, of New York, one of the
pioneers of horticulture in this country;
David Clark, of New York city, who did
so much to elevate the retail florist busi-

ness; H. B. Ellwanger, of Rochester, the
author of the best work on the cultiva-
tion of the rose in America and a general
lover of everything in the floralkingdom;
W. J. Davidson, of Flatbush and Brook-
lyn, one of the best botanists and most
genial men it was ever my privilege to
know; Wm. Grey, of Albany, N. Y., who
did so much for the orchid family and
for entomology; Peter Henderson, of
Jersey City and New York, whose
writings are known all over the civ-
ilized world and whose whole life
was given to advance the interest of
gardeners and horticulture; M. A. Hunt,
of Terre Haute, Ind., a man of sterling
worth and the author of a valuable book
on the cultivation of florists' flowers;
Rob't J. Halliday, of Baltimore, Md.,
ever kind and courteous to the lover of
horticulture and a warm advocate of
its advancement; James Littlejohn, of
Chatham, N. J., one of the first to
develop the rose to its highest perfection,
and many other plants, named above; F.
T. McFadden, of Cincinnati, who loved
plants and flowers for their intrinsic
beauty; R. Maitre, of New Orleans, a
great lover and all round grower of
flowers; James Taplin, of South Amboy,
and later Maywood, N. J., who grew
and exhibited the finest plants ever
shown in America; James Vick, of
Rochester, who did so much to intro-
duce the finest annuals and other plants
easy to raise from • seeds, and lastly
William McMillan, of Buffalo and later
of Newark, who did so much in land-
scape embellishment. Poor friend McMil|
Ian, thou wert known to many present
to-night, a true horticulturist and a
noble man!

These are only a few of the good men
who hare left us to carry on the work
they so noblystarted; let us try to fulfill
the mission intrusted to us, and our
reward will be the assurance that we are
trying to elevate the human race by
increasing the cultivation and love of
the beautiful which nature furnishes for
every one who will turn his thoughts to
horticulture.

The American Rose Society.

It is to be presumed that most of the
readers of the American Flokist know
that last March an attempt was made
to organize the Ainerican Rose Society.
Thirty or forty interested men met and
went through the form of electing officers,
adopting bylaws and a constitution, and
further decided that two shows should be
given in 1900, one in March, the other in
June. These men started this society
feeling that there is a necessity for a rose
society, devoted exclusively to the wel-
fare of that flower. They further felt
that they deserved the support, not nom-
inal andsubjective,but activeand encour-
aging, of all who not only love the rose
for the rose's sake, but especially of those
who owe to that flower the foundation
of whatever success they may have had
in the florist business.

Are they warranted in going on with
this enterprise? This is a question
addressed directly to you as one for
whom the rose has a special interest and
claim. You are one who makes his living
by either growing and wholesaling or by
buying and retailing roses. It is no good
to say that the rose is only a part of
your stock. It always has been and
always will be your one great standby.
You have it, like the poor, always with
you. No other flower is like it. The
chrysanthemum is the flower of a day; it
is showy but its perfume is not attract-

igoo.

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BALL DECORATION BY HUGH GRAHAM IN HORTICULTURAL HALL, PHILADELPHIA.

ive; it has only color, form and size. The
carnation is sweet, has color and form
but not size. Each has its own society,
its own followers, its own advocates.

The rose has color, form, size and frag-
rance. It has been with us for years; the
dear people buy it, want it, call for it,
will have it. and it has heretofore had co
adherents willing to devote time, money,
energy and attention to urging its claims
to improvement and advancement. (I
am speaking only for America ) Are you
willing this state of affairs should con-
tinue? Do you want to desert this old,
tried and true friend? Are you going to
sit calmly down and permit the buyers
to be refused roses and be compelled to
take some other flower instead, because
you are too lazy, inert or careless of your
own best interests to move at a critical
time, to turn in and make a success of this
society? I do not believe you are or can
be so blind to your own advantage.

It is not the paltry sum for dues that
will make a success of this society, but it
is the encouragement of your names and
your presence at the meetings and at the
shows. If you want any one else to take
an interest in your undertaking, you
must show your own interest first, and
this is what I want to impress upon you.
Vou are in the florist business for success
and not for amusement. You need to
widen the scope of the business and do
everything within your power to keep its
lines from being contracted or limited.
Has it ever struck you what an advan-
tage it would be if you could double your
sales of any one flower or plant? Then
what greater good can you do your
business than to make the rose so popu-

lar that two blooms may be sold, two
plants put out where now one is?

This can only be accomplished by your
individual aid, uniting all the eflorts of
all at interest. Get at the public by
bringing to their notice that you are
working, and this you can best do
through the channel of the American
Rose Society. I beg oi you to consider
your own interests. This year the
society will meet in New York. It will
depend upon you where it meets, if ever
again. Will you let it die, or will you
give it your support by your presence
and by your exhibits ? With you it rests
and with you alone.

Benjamin Doreance.

Graham's Ball Decorations.

Hugh Graham makes a specialty of
large decorations and has done some
very fine work in Horticultural Hall,
Philadelphia, this season. As many as
twenty- five carpenters have been em-
ployed on one decoration and these, to-
gether with the electricians, upholsterers
and greenhouse men, have made a small
army. An immense amount of work has
often to be done in a short time. As
much as 2,1 »00 strings of smilax have
been used for one affair. Large quanti-
ties of palms and blooming plants are
also used. Cut flowers are extensively
employed in various ways, as much
originality as possible being given to each
aflair, as nearly all the balls are held in
the same building. The illustration shows
but a small portion of one end and side
of the hall, all of which was just as
elaborately trimmed as the part shown.

The raised balcony is a part of the deco-
ration and stands about four feet above
the floor of the hall. The entire ceiling
was canopied with smilax as partially
shown . The ball room is about 75x125
feet. K.

Helpful Reminders,

By making some careful calculation on
our needs for the next five months we
find that to properly care for such stock
as we now have in process of develop-
ment, with its gradual increase in size
and the number of additions which will
be desirable as springtime business
approaches, we will be short of room.
We will then advocate expansion; per-
haps some of you built an addition to
your plant since last spring with the
firm belief that you would not be cramped
for room this season, but if you possess
the ordinary instinct of the progressive
florist your houses are all well filled now
and you are facing the problem of a year
ago; but do not let that worry you. A
greenhouse well built is too expensive for
simply caring for the spring overflow;
you did well to fill it. You should have
a yard convenient to your potting shed,
well sheltered from the cold wind, a hedge
of Norway spruce being good in the coun-
try or in city property or for immediate
use, a tight board fence twelve feet high.
Within this enclosure arrange a set of
cold frames on which will fit the 4-foot
square sash; have them all a trifle high-
est at the end farthest from j-our boiler
room; place in each a flow and return
water pipe (1-inch gas pipe is sufficient)
and connect with your boiler, or what is

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Feb. lo,

better, have a small boiler or water
heater separate. These frames, of course,
in length and number depend on size of
your business. This sort of arrangement
is not expensive; it can be put in now
before you are very busy. As soon as
the spring rush is over the whole outfit
can be taken apart and packed away
ready for another season; the sashes can
be used on north slopes of your green-
bouses for additional protection in
November, December, January and Feb-
ruary, until you are ready to fill up frames
again. Such an outfit is not attended
with the large amount of labor and
uncertainty that pertain to hotbeds,
except in forcing plants like tuberoses
and caladiums; they are far better for
young plants of chrysanthemums, stevia,
geranium, seedlings of various kinds, car-
nations, verbenas, etc. C. B. W.

St. Valentine's Day in the East.
Valentine's Day in Boston has always
been a busy and profitable occasion for
the florist. February 13 and 14. are
equally busy with the wholesalers, the
out of town"trade buying briskly on the
earlier date for demands of the 14-th.
Small flowers sell best, vio'ets leading
everything else, but the demand really
covers everything in the flower line and
applies to all grades of the business.
Flowers for Valentine gifts are sent
almost invariably in boxes, a fancy card
or valentine being laid on top of the flow-
ers, and there is little or nothing done in
the way of special design work or decora-
tion. Last year was a most unfortunate
one for the Valentine trade as the big
blizzard struck in the day before and,
everything being blocked, people who
wanted violets had to go without and
the dealers missed the benefit of the much-
needed business in the worst coal-eating
season they had seen for many a year.
All are hoping for better luck this time.
With good weather and modest prices
the violet market ought to roundup in
good shape and show a surplus sufficient
to build a couple more greenhouses.

Valentine's Day in New York means
little more to the florist than a moder-
ately increased call for boxes of cut flow-
ers and a few dinner parties. There was
a time, years ago, when such sentimental
devices as lover's knots, interlocking

hearts, Cupid's darts, etc., were quite
generally ordered for the observance of
this occasion. Valentine's Day gifts and
table decorations were alike built on these
suggestive lines, but all that is entirely
out of date now with New York florists
and their customers, and only the old
stagers are able to tell of its rise and fall.
The made-up Valentine design has gone
the way of the made-up Christmas piece
and the ingenious "floral artist" of those
days is no more a factor in metropolitan
flower work than are the antiquated
toothpick and wire, which were the most
indispensable implements of his profes-
sion.

In adorning a room or table for a Val-
entine celebration refined taste is, as
always, the main requisite in the decora-
tor, whose eye will tell him at once what
may or may not be used with good efiect
against or among the furnishings of the
room. In general, however, he will be
safe in avoiding as far as possible mas-
sive or gaudy display and confining his
efforts to the development of sweet and
dainty efi'ects. Spring flowers are espe-
cially acceptable for the occasion. Vio-
lets meet with a largely increased call
and such material as tulips, lily of the
valley and daffodils share in the special
demand. Forget-me-not and pansies are
also peculiarly appropriate. One tasty
florist has for some years followed the
custom of making up a number of little
open-centered violet hearts, one of which
he adds gratuitously to each box of flow-
ers exceeding a certain value which goes
out of his store on Valentine's Day and
the recipients appreciate it.

If anything novel for the occasion this
year is contemplatedby any of the florists
here who make any attempt at origin-
aUty, he has it snugly hidden "up his
sleeve" and it will not emerge until the
proper moment, but with the bountiful
supply of splendid long-stemmed flowers
that this market affords at the present
time and the very moderate observance
of the occasion there is really little to
incite the exercise of one's ingenuity to
any special effort.

Seattle, Wash.— F. Fountaine, who
conducted a florists' business in Racine,
Wis., for fifteen years prior to 1S93, has
opened a flower store at 706 Second
avenue.

"Judge Not, Lest Ye Be Judged."
Ed. Am. Florist:— 1 see in your issue
of February 3 an article under the above
head by W. N. Rudd and notice he is tak-
ing the Chicago judges' side of the con-
troversy in giving Carnation Enquirer
100 points. I have been oneof the judges
in Cincinnati on the same variety. In
the latter city it was given only 92- :i
points and that was an average reached
simply on account of one judge or it
would hardly have reached 90 points.
Now, if the Chicago judges were correct,
I was certainly away off the mark. I sim-
ply want to state here how I came to
rate it awav below 100 points and at the
same time I think to-day that I was
right in doing so, whether or not the
Chicago judges think different. My way
of judging is very plain and simple. There
were at the time in Cincinnati a great
many novelties before the judges and the
following is the modus operandi I
employed in the work: Here I have
Enquirer. Is it perfection in color? No;
it has too much salmon to be a true pink.
Is it perfection in size? No; No. 06<;
stands right there and is decidedly larger.
Is it perfection in calyx? No; Armazindy
and Mrs. Bradt have finer calyxes. Is it
perfect in stem? Certainly not; Arma-
zindy stands right there as straight as a
lot of cane stakes. Is it good in sub-
stance? Yes, very fair, but not perfection.
Is it good in form? Why, Indiana is there;
which is better. Is it good in fragrance?
Not much, or I must have a bad cold
that my smeller is out of condition. Has
it the full petalage? 1 think not; Indiana
is there and is doing better. You will
see from the foregoing that it would be
impossible for me to give Enquirer 100
or even 1)0 points. I think there is noth-
ing in the court easier for a judge than to
say to a prisoner, "My man, you are
innocent, vou are free." But it is differ-
ent to state whether such a decision is
good law. Theo. Bock.

Progress Westward.

Were evidence lacking of the remark-
able strides of floriculture in the west,
the illustration of the delivery wagon of
Daniels & Fisher, of Denver, Colo., repro-
duced herewith would be amply sufficient
to convince the greatest skeptic. It is
not for the mere glitter of the thing that
so much capital is invested in such costly
vehicles. These must be a cause for their
maintenanie and it must be admitted
that the principal purpose of a florist's
delivery wagon is the delivery ot floral
products to customers, its value from an
advertising standpoint being secondary.
The Daniels & Fisher wagon is of an
attractive violet shade, with gold letter-
ing and trimmings. The oval panels of
the sides show green-leaved palms on a
dull white ground. The wheels are rub-
ber tired and in cold weather warmth is
imparted to the interior by means of a
Lehman heater. The coachman and foot-
man wear livery consisting of a green
coat, lavender breeches, black boots with
white tops and a black silk hat with
lavender cockade. The entire outfit is
trom designs supplied by It. M. ("leraghty,
the enterprising manager of Daniels &
Fisher's floral department.

DELIVERY WAGON OF DANIELS & FISHER, DENVER, COL.

ToRO.NTO Junction, Ont.— A. Gilchrist,
who was authorized by the Deputy Min-
ister of Agriculture to organize the
T<ironto yunction Horticultural Society,
was rewarded by being elected honorary
president of the body. W. H. Post is
secretary.

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CARNATIONS.

CARNATION MRS. BERTRAM UPPINCOTT.

This new variety is now offered for the
first time by Henry F. Michell, of Phila-
delphia. It was originated by John
Kuhn, of that city, about fouryears ago
and is said to be a cross of Daybreak and
Wm. Scott. The flowers are described as
a shade darker than Daybreak, three to
three and one-half inches in diameter,
with non-bursting calyxes, and borne on
good stems, blooming freely and continu-
ously. The illustration shown herewith
is from a photograph.

TO GROW WITH SCOTT.

Ed. Am Florist:— What is the best
white carnation to grow with Scott? I
can grow very nice Scott«, but McGowan
does not do so well. I have tried Flora
Hill one year but consider this hardly as
good as McGowan. H. W. B.

Try John Young and White Cloud.
White carnations usually can stand a
little more heat and more regularity of
heat than Scott requires.

CARNATIONS REGISTERED.

A. R. Walker, Flint, Mith., registers
Michigan, color dark red, a seedling from
McGowan, freer in bloom than Scott and
blooms the whole season through from
time of planting in until thrown out;
stem wiry and from fifteen to twenty-
four inches long; foliage dark green and
healthy, the cuttings easy to root and
the plants easy to lift in the fall.

J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa., registers
Queen Louise, a strong grower, no grass,
every shoot producing a flower, very
strong stem, an early and continuous
bloomer, pure white, fragrant, does not
burst and as large asMrs. Geo. M. Bradt.
Albert M. Herr, Sec'y.

THE CARNATION MEETING.

What promises to be the banner meet-
ing of the American Carnation Society
will be held at Buflalo next week, Thurs-
day and Friday, February 15 and 16.
We want every one interested in carna-
tions to try to attend this meeting. If
we can get the attendance as near the
200-mark as we usually have it to the
100-mark, we can by another season
easily procure from the railroads the
fare and one-third usually enjoyed by
societies of this kind. After the attend-
ance from outside points is once brought
up to 200 the attractiveness of the
meetings and exhibitions will easily
keep it up to that figure. All that is
necessary to make a regular attendant
of a carnationist is to get him to one of
these meetings; nothing unimportant
will keep him away thereafter. There is
no reason why the membership of this
society should not be five time? its
present enrollment, and all that is needed
to accomplish this is the proper effort by
members, each in his own locality.

Retail men and commission men are
quite as much interested in the welfare of
the carnation as are the growers and
should be well represented at these meet-
ings to see that their end of the business
receives proper attention. The silvercup
offered by the society to the storemen
should bring out an exhibit worthy of
the prize and Bufialo will no doubt see
the beginning of new life along this line.

Any grower who has an exhibit should
not be deterred from bringing or sending
it, for he may rest assured that it will
receive proper attention. Exhibits must

CARNATION MRS. BERTRAM LIPPINCOTT.

be prepaid and addressed to Chas. H.
Keitsch, 4S1 Washington street, Buffalo,
N. Y.

The meetings will be held in the Genesee
Hoteland the exhibition in Morgan Hall,
next door. Albert M. Herr, Sec'y.

Credit and Collections.

1 notice that the matters of credit and
collections are not given the close atten-
tion in this trade which they should have
and whjfh they receive in most lines of
business but I have recently been

reminded that wholesalers are giving
more thought to this subject and every
one must have noted the increased fre-
quency with which requests for "cash
please" appear in the advertisements.

One would hardly believe that when a
florist has credit he will buy almost any-
thing reasonable which is set before him,
accept the price, seldom question the
quality and take liberal quantities, but
just call him down and force him to pay
cash and see what a different man he is;
I know, for I have been wholesaling cut
flowers for many years. You'll find that
nothing is good enough and nothing

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cheap enough and he'll only buy what
he can't do without.

Now from this standpoint one would
say that the commission man who has
the most capital and can give the largest
credits can make the best returns to his
growers, but this is not always true; the
returns depend on the salesman. The
commission man must sell to those who
pay the highest price and if the buyer has
no credit he must get cash or ship C. O.
D. if the stock goes out of town. But
this is drifting away from the point I
started out to make.

There are not a few buyers who have
credit who become wrathy, almost
insulted, when you ask them to pay. They
do not stop to think that it is not their
money you are asking for, but your
own. Buyers seem to forget that the
commission man must pay his growers
on demand, that brokers only represent
the stock on hand and that as soon as a
sale is made the producer must get his
mone}'. Why in common justice should
a debtor, be he either wholesaler, retailer
or consumer, feel insulted at a request
for payment? I have seen a deal of this
lately. If you have bills that are due,
think of the last time the collector
called ; I hope the shoe doesn't fit.

E E. PlESER.

ROSES.

TEMPERATURE OF WATER.

Ed. Am. Florist: — What is the best
temperature of water with which to syr-
inge roses? Reader.

The best temperature of water for
syringing roses is the temperature of the
house at the time the plants are to be
sprayed with the water, and taking the
average of the temperature of a rose
house in the early morning (which is the
best time to syringe) at sav 60°, then the
water should be at 5S° to 60°. In this
condition it is much more congenial to
the plants than when several degrees
colder. On the other hand if the water
is much warmer than the natural atmos-
phere of the house it has a tendency to
make the foliage soft, which leaves it very
susceptible to mildew and kindred
troubles. John N. May.

AMERICAN BEAUTY AT NATICK, MASS.

Mr. Montgomery says that American
Beauty has done very well with him this
season. The plants have set buds better
than usual, a possibleexplanation of this
being the bright weather that has pre-
vailed most of the time. They are now
receiving a light mulching to encourage
the new growth that is starting after the
cutting of the heavy Christmas crop.

All the American Beauties on this place
are grown on benches this year. They
are also all grafted stock and a portion
of them are .two years old. Benches are
preferred because the plants are more
easily handled and are not so liable to
produce the enormously thick canes with
flat headed buds that come from plants
in deep beds. Second year plants are
especialh' satisfactory in their behavior
this year, setting bud much better than
the one-year stock. Before transplant-
ing last summer, these roses were allowed
to dry down and given a week or two of
rest and the canes were cut back to within
eight inches of the bed.

Mr. Montgomery's experience is that
grafted stock is less liable to run to blind
wood than is the case with own-root
plants. His theory, however, is that
much of the blind-wood trouble can be

avoided by careful selection of the cut-
tings, propagating onh- from plants that
flower evenly and rejecting the long
twenty-foot canes which are likely to
produce plants of like character. When
such growths are made the only resort
is to keep the beds on the dry side, with
an abundance of air, for a period, and
bend the canes a little so as to check the
flow of sap. The plan of cooling down
sufficiently to stop the growth and then
starting them on again after a rest,
which worked successfully with Mr.
Asmus last season, has been tried here
but the results were not satisfactory.

One of Weathered's new No. 12 sec-
tional boilers is just being set up and
great efficiency is expected of it.

The Fruit and Flower Men.

Each <mp of us would like to b''

\ horticulturist,
If we could get the fruits we want

In seasons \\'hen they're niisseil.
liis strawberries we then woul,] have.

And feast on them all year,
As well as all the other fruits

That often are so dear.

And each of us would like to be

A floriculturist,
If we could get the flowers we love

By turning of the wrist.
The choicest roses we would have.

And cull them every day.
As well as all the other blooms

That now so soon decay.

But as we find we cannot be

Exactly what we would,
.\nd, furthermori', as it's toolale

To change so if we could,
The nest best thing that we can do

Is just to cultivate
A friendship with these men and hope

That they'll reciprocate.

Soto the horticulturiNis

Now in con\ entioii Ihti-,
.\nd to the n<ited Ilori>ts who

As delegates appear,
The warmest greetings we extend.

And earnestly we call
On loyal citizens to give

Fond welcome to them all.

And as their stay is limited —

They'll just remain t^^■odays —
Let all who have the time turn out.

.\iid at them throw bouquets.
Let every man « ho yearly digs

.V garden in his lot
Contribute, if be can't give more,

A sweet forget-me-not.

I'erhaps from seeds thus freely sown

A harvest we sliall reap
In friendship which \vill show itself

In prices that are cheap.
Hut. whether this be so or not.

We now join in salutes
To those wlio cheer their fellowmeu

With flowers and with fruits.

— Pittsburg Chronicle- Telegraph.

New York.

BUSINESS BRISK. — SHORT SUPPLY OF
STOCK. — PRICES STIFFEN. — HORTICULT-
URISTS MEET. — EXHIBITION AT AMERICAN
INSTITUTE. — DEATH OF JAMES NEAL. —
JOTTINGS HERE AND THERE.

A very refreshing activity that reminds
one forcibly of the good old times, per
vades the wholesale districts. Consider-
ing that we are now right in the middle
of the flower-buying season, the volume
of business done is, however, far short of
what it might be without being notably
extravagant and the exact reason for
this is not apparent. The activity now
noted is undoubtedly due more to the
decreased production than to extraordin-
ary demand and is likely to continue at
the present rate until the houses are in
bearing once more.

Roses are, naturally enough, in this
emergency graded considerably higher
than at seasons of normal supply and
values are well stiffened up. It is notice-
able that the medium grades are snapped

up with more eagerness than the fancy
stock and it is not an infrequent occur-
rence to see buyers chasing around for
four or five-dollar stock in Brides and
Bridesmaids when the wholesalers have
nothing to offer except the twelve or
fifteen-dollar kind. Beauties are very
much off crop. All sizes are advanced
fully fifty per cent in quotations and they
sell at sight instead of loafing around as
they did not long since.

Carnations are up somewhat, in sym-
pathy with the roses, but seem to be
coming in in sufficient quantity for daily
calls. There are signs that the trouble
on violets is over, at least until after
Valentine's Day as the growers are now
holding back a little for that event and
the surplus is not so unmanageable.
Cattleyas are selling well, lilacs have
improved also and with the slacking up
on bulbous flowers of the smaller kinds
comes a trifling advance in rates.

The fourth annual meeting of the East-
ern New York Horticultural Society,
opening on Wednesday of this week, was
largely attended by fruit growers and
others. There were numerous interest-
ing papers and discussions. The Ameri-
can Institute exhibition, in connection
with the horticultural society's meeting,
brought out a fine display of orchids
from Lager & Hurrell, carnations from
C. G. Hayden and George M. Hay, vio-
lets from Thomas Talbot, J. W. Feeter
and others. Liberty roses from E. G.
Asmus, and other good exhibits.

James B. Neal (Neal, The Florist) put
an end to his earthly career by drinking
a quantity of carbolic acid on Monday,
in Central Park. Washington, Chicago
and San Francisco papers "pleasecopv."

Thos. H. Davis, associated with H. A.
Bunyard in business, is sick with typhoid
fever at the Presbyterian Hospital."

Thos. Young, Jr., is receiving a fine lot
of gardenias daily. Philadelphia, Chi-
cago and other suburbs get a few of
them.

The annual ball of the Monmouth
County, N. J.. Horticultural Society will
be held on February 22.

J. M. Keller is supplying the stores
with some very finely grown plants of
Bougaiuvillea Sanderiana.

Alex. S. Burns has purchased three
.icres of land at Spring Valley, including
five greenhouses filled with carnations,
violets and mignonette.

Philadelphia.

.MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CLUB —AN
ESSAY ON ROSE PROSPECTS AND POSSI-
BILITIES.—AN INTERESTING DISCUSSION.
—VIEWS OF VARIOUS GROWERS.— RETAIL-
ERS TAKE ISSUE.— REASONS FOR SHORT
LIST OF ROSES —STATE OF THE MARKET.

The February meeting of the Florists'
Club was very interesting and lively to
a degree There are times when f roni the
rap of President Harris' gavel to the
monotonous "move we adjourn" of one
of the tired ones in front, there is scarcely
excitement worth the car fare. This
Tuesday evening, however, it was differ-
ent. Mr. May's paper on "What has the
Twentieth Century in Store for the
Queen of Flowers?' proved to be a song
of the thistle and the rose, with the
emphasis on the rose. The essay was
excellent but we forbear discussion, as it
is to be published broadcast, in the hope
that it will be read by every retail florist
in the land and educate him up to the
growers' idea of the possibilities there
are in ret.ailing roses. The discussion
which followed brought out some inter-
esting points. The fact that there are

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but four standard varieties of fancy roses,
Beauty, Bride, Bridesmaid and Meteor,
seemed to be acknowledged by both
growers and retailers, but the reason
that the many other excellent and beau-
tiful kinds introduced from time to time
and meeting with more or less favor were
not added to the regular list, was a mat-
ter of opinion, the growers laying the
blame on the retail dealers, which these
gentlemen indignantly disputed. Mr.
May was of the opinion, referring to the
New York storekeepers, that they were
opposed to new roses because each new
applicant for favor means another
twenty-five roses to be carried in stock, in
addition to the twenty-five each of the
standaid sorts that the average dealer
starts the day with. They discourage
every attempt to introduce new varieties
and put off customers who desire them
in various ways. Edwin Lonsdale said
he thought Mr. May was right; the fault
lay with the dealer, who would not pay
for new things anything like their value,
which so discourages growers that they
are afraid to venture out of the beaten
path.

Mr. Duriee, of Washington, has solved
the question to his own satisfaction. He
does not grow Bridesmaids or Brides.
Mme. Chatenay and Golden Gate are, he
finds, much more profitable; they produce
very many more flowers to the square
foot of table space than do the old sorts
and the demand in the store is at nearly
all times greater than he can supply. He
said the way to solve the problem in
Philadelphia is for three or four of the
large growers to get together and fill
their houses with these and choice sorts
other than Bride and Bridesmaid, then
get a large store and knock "splithereens"
out of the retailers, as there was no ques-
tion but that the general public would
flock to them. He spoke very highly of
Ivory, the white sport from Golden Gate.
He also said that Golden Gate should be
left on the plants a little longer than the
other teas and the buds would grow to a
much larger size and still last a longtime
when cut.

John Burton said he thought things
had come to a dreadful state when peo-
ple measure their roses by the yard and
the chief qualification is size. Has the
American public so degenerated in its
tastes that they can find no beauty in
a flower unless it is as large as a cab-
bage? He believed not, he thought there
were many beautiful roses that they
would prefer if they could only see them.
The list should be greatly enlarged.
Where is the Perle? It is a beautiful rose
and yet it is not to be found. What is
the matter? There is certainly a screw
loose somewhere.

Robert Craig said overproduction was
the main trouble. Prices on the stand-
ard roses are so low that new applicants
for public favor have a hard time of it;
the dealers will not pay more than pre-
vailing prices and as many beautiful
new roses provenot as profitable to grow
as the older kinds, they are dropped. He
used to sell 40,000 young Perle roses
each season when the rose was in the
race, but now there is no demand at
all. Mr. Heacock said there is only one
rose and that is the Beauty. He grows
the four standards but will likely drop
one of these next season and grow more
Beauties because the business with him
is not sentiment; he is after what gives
most returns and finds them in the

Beauty.

Mr. Cartledge said the lack of variety
in roses is no fault of the retailers, for
they are always willing to pay for good

stock of any kind and would be glad to
see the rose list considerably extended.
Novelty is what is wanted and people
are always willing to pay for a good
thing. Robt. Kift also spoke in the same
strain. He said that if the retailer
wants to get anything out of the ordi-
nary he has to hire a grower to grow it
for him and guarantee him as much
money out of the space occupied as he
could get from his best crop. There was
not a word said about carnations, which
now bring prices unthought of years ago,
while rose prices are declining. The
speaker asked Mr. May why the Perle
and other old time favorites had dropped
out and he could give no certain reason.
The discussion was much enjoyed and,
while there was nothing approaching a
solution of the problem, no doubt some
seed was sown that will grow and bios
som in the future.

A number of gentlemen were elected to
membership, among them David Scott,
of Buftalo. David is all right and we
are glad to extend the hand of fellowship
to him. "The Begonia as a Commercial
Plant," by Edwin Lonsdale, is to be the
March essay.

Business is still quiet. There are plenty
of flowers for the demand, all lines seem-
ing full and some running over. The four-
foot Beauty is having quite a time to get
along nowadays. It would seem as if
the public are getting tired of these ulster
stemmed roses. They are all very well
for extra occasions and for the swain
who wants the very best, but the every-
day buyer or the regular run of trade
seems to be satisfied with thirty to
thirty-six inch stems. Growers will
please take notice and "educate" them-
selves to the changed situation and drift
of the demand. Prices are about the
same as last week, a little weaker if any-
thing. K.

Boston.

ROSE CUT AT LOWEST EBB.— STOCKS
CLEANED OUT. — DEMAND NOT HEAVY. —
SUPPLY IN OTHER LLN'ES. — PRIZE DAY' AT
HORTICULTURAL HALL — FINE EXHIBITS.
—MONEY IN THE SOCIETY'S TREASURY'. —
A LECTURE.— MARKET GARDENERS MEET
AT WAVEBLEV. — VARIOUS ITEMS AND
VISITORS.

Receipts of roses have been cut down
to the lowest notch during the past week.
All varieties are decidedly oft' crop. A
small box suffices to hold the day's cut
from some quite pretentious establish-
ments and 'the wholesalers' ice chests
that have not been emptied before for
weeks are as bare as Mother Hubbard's
cupboard. It is generally accepted that
if the cut flower demand was as brisk as
it should be to average well with past
seasons there would be plenty of fun with
rose prices just now, but business lacks
the activity which belongs to it at the
height of the midwinter season and
there is an unaccountable dullness all
along the line. Carnations are not so
scarce as are roses, there being just
about enough for the legitimate call.
Violets are over abundant and prices
below the average. Bulbous stock is in
full supply, narcissi and tulips improving
in quality daily and lily of the valley
much better than it was but selling
cheap. The stores are well supplied with
the little odds and ends that are always
so popular with the Boston buyers, such
as marguerites, yellow primroses, corn
flowers, coreopsis and pansies. A little
acacia is seen occasionally. Callas are
very plentiful with prices low. The mar-
ket seems oversupplied with azalea

plants of ratherinferior quality. Weather
fairly cold but not a scrap of snow.

Saturday, February 3, being the
regular prize day of the Massachusetts
Horticultural Society, brought out a
superb exhibition of orchid blooms.
First premium was won by E. O. Orpet,
with a very extensive collection of
cattleyas, odontoglossums, cypripe-
diums, lailias and cttlogynes, and second
by J. E. Rothwell, with an equally fine
lot, but of lesser extent, including some
of the best phatenopsisspikesevershown
here. James Brydon brought a stunning
plant of Cattley a Trianfe bearing twenty-
five flowers. There was a large display
of carnations, including most of the later
novelties, from M. A. Patten, also collec-
tions of violets of a much finer grade
than generally seen here, from Norris F.
Comley, James Comley and Alex. Mc-
Kay, N. F. Comley taking first prize.
Primroses from W. E. Coburn, orchids
from H. A. Wheeler, camellias from James
Comley, narcissi from James Anderson,
acacia from J. L. Bird, cut flowers from
Mrs. Gill and primula plants from Mrs.
J. L. Gardner were among the other
attractions and the vegetable forcers
exhibited high skill in contributions of
tomatoes, radishes and other appetizing
things.

The annual report of the treasurer of
the Massachusetts Horticultural Society,
which was presented at the monthly
meeting on Saturday, February 3,
showed a surplus of $434., 631. TLere
are 050 life members and 199 annual
members. Eight new members were
admitted at this meeting.

A very interesting lecture was given by
Miss Mira L. Dock, of Harrisburg, Pa ,
in Horticultural Hall on January 27, her
subject being the "Procession of Flowers
in Pennsylvania." Numerous beautiful
stereoptican illustrations were made use
of and the various pictures excellently
described by the lecturer to the large
audience.

E. F. Atkins has established a new fel-
lowship of $1500 at Harvard University
to further the study of certain unfamiliar
plants that may bec^^me useful in com-
merce. Research work in the East Indies
is now under way.

The Market Gardeners' Association
held its last regular meeting at the green-
houses of E. N. Pierce at Waverley. The
care, construction and heating of green-
houses was the subject for discussion and
Mr. Pierce's establishment served as an
object lesson. A nice collation was
served.

John D. Twombly is just recovering
from a severe case of appendicitis which
has confined him to his bed for six weeks.

Mrs. Rogers, who recently vacated a
store on Washington street is about to
open a fine place on Summer street, near
the new Terminal Station.

Visitors: Winfried Rolker, J. W.
Withers and Chas. Schwake, New York;
E O. Orpet, South Lancaster and Geo.
McWilliam, Whitinsville, Mass.

Pittsburg.

STATE OF TRADE.— ROSES SCARCE AND
HIGH.— POOR LILAC AND HARRISIL—
LOSSES BY FIRE. — OTHER NOTES.

There has been a slight improvement
in business the past week. In roses
Bride and Bridesmaid are becoming
scarce and range in price up to $15 per
hundred. There is only a fair demand
for American Beauty. Carnations are a
little more plentiful, but the finer grades
clean up pretty well. Bulbous stock
becomes more plentiful daily, but prices
are well sustained. Lilac is not good, but

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Harrisii have improved somewhat ; they
are badly diseased, but bring as high as
$25 per hundred.

Wm. Erminhouse, 2903 Perry svilleave-
nne, suffered a loss of about $3,000
through fire in his greenhouse last week.
Thos. McGowen, ot East End avenue,
also suffered by fire during our cold snap
last week. W. A. Herbert, of Wellsville,
Ohio, had considerable bedding stock
destroyed by frost.

Oswald Ferguson, son of J. B. Fergu-
son, has gone on a trip to Philadelphia
and the suppositions are that he will
return with a bride.

The death of Fred Beokert, son of E.
H. Beckert, occurred last week.

Geo. Oesterle.

Chicago.

BUSINESS GOOD DESPITE UNFAVORABLE
WEATHER. — SHIPPING ORDERS HEAVY. —
SCHILLER INVALIDED AND WILL DISPOSE
OF GREENHOUSES.— MONINGER'S RECORD
FOR LAST YEAR.— CLUB MEETING.- THE
CARNATION PARTY. — KLEHMS FORCING
THEIR OWN VALLEY PIPS.— CYCLAMENS
FROM CINCINNATI —VARIOUS JOTTINGS OF
INTEREST.— VISITORS.

Trade has been lively this week and
the scarcity of stock has not been much
less pronounced than last week, although
rose cuts have increased somewhat and
prices have eased ofif a little. There are
a great many carnations on the market,
some of them very good, and they nearly
all move promptly. Violets have been in
better favor with warmer weather and
bulbous stock, which is both good and
plenliful, goes better, nearly all there tail-
ers using this class of material for their
show windows. Shipping trade is heavy.

Herman Schiller is suffering from the
effects of an accident on January 16,
when his wagon was struck by an
electric car. Mr. Schiller was thrown
against a telegraph pole but retained
possession of the reins and was dragged
two-thirds of a block before his horse
could be stopped. He has not been him-
self since and has moved to town from
Niles Center. Because of his physical
incapacity to look after the big green-
houses Mr. Schiller has determined to
sacrifice the establishment to get it off
his hands, but he will, in the event of his
selling the greenhouses, continue to run
his three retail stores on the west side.

To give an idea of the extent of green-
house building last year it is stated that
the John C. Moninger Co., Chicago, sup-
plied the material for entirely new
structures which, placed end to end,
would make a continuous house ■i7,000
feet long and that this house would cover
an area slightly in excess of 970,000
square feet. The Moninger Company
expects to do even more than that
amount of building this year.

The Florists' Club at its last meeting
elected seven new members, transacted
routine business and listened to several
of the gentlemen who are oratorically
inclined. At the next session there will
be a discussion as to the advisability of
inviting the S. A. F. to meet here next
year.

Chicago will probably be represented
at the BufJalo carnation meeting next
week by W. N. Rudd, Peter Reinberg,
Henry Wietor, Jas. Hartshorne, J. D.
Thompson and O. P. Bassett. The party
expects to leave on the Wabash at 3:1.5
Wednesday afternoon.

Herman Holtz, of Hammond, Ind., has
purchased one-half the stock of the new
scarlet seedling carnation. Carter Har-
rison, which originated with Herman

Streening while he was located at Rose-
lawn. Mr. Streening is now gardenerto
M. M. Towle, at Hammond.

Klehms' Nurseries are now sending con-
siderable quantities of their Novelty
tulip to Kennicotts' and also some
splendid lily of the valley forced from pips
of their own growing. They have been
growing pips for several years with only
medium success but now seem to be on
the right track.

McKellar & Winterson are selling a
fine lot of cyclamens from J. A. Peterson,
ot Cincinnati. The plants are well flow-
ered and move readily at Irom $(3 to $12
a dozen.

E. J. Batcheler, recently withjno. N.
Kellenberger, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, is
now traveling for McKellar & Winterson
and Albert Fuchs.

The Invalid Appliance Company reports
that there is already a lively spring call
for their plant tubs.

Halle's windows are a bright spot on
West Madison street, but for the matter
of that all the retailers on that thorough-
fare make pretty fine showings these
days.

S. Blair Winter on Monday sat up for
the first time in five months. He expects
to be about again shortly.

The boy is growing so fast and so
comely that Gus Lange thinks he will
have to go to Paris this year to buy
clothes for him.

W. N. Rudd left last Monday evening
for New Orleans to gather strength lor
the coming meeting at Buffalo of carna-
tion experts.

Oechslin Bros., of the Garfield Park
Flower Co., have a big stock of ferns and
are getting some nice wholesale orders.

Geo. M. Garland has put a section of
his iron gutter on exhibition at McKellar
& Winterson's.

F. F. Benthey and his wife celebrated
their silver wedding last Monday.

Visitors: J. A. Evans, Richmond, Ind.;
Michael Bloy, of Denver, Col.; E. G.
Eggeling, St. Louis; Herman Holtz,
Hammond, Ind.; Albert Knopp, Colum-
bus, O.; L. J. Stuppy, St. Joseph, Mo.;
Henry Faber, Kankakee, 111.

Washington.

FRESH GOSSIP OF THE CAPITAL CITY. —
SOME MORE GOOD DECORATIONS. — TRADE
GOOD. — A NEW STORE AND A CLUB. —
ROOTING CHA.M.4-;D0REAS.

At the second bachelor's cotillion, at
the National Rifles Armory, the decora-
tions by J. H. Small & Sons "were some-
what similar to the last, except that
yellow and pink were the predominating
colors, the draperies yellow and the
flowers pink. Southern smilax and palm
leaves were used with fine eftect. The
flower favors were Bridesmaid roses.

The congressional reception at the
White House was another grand affair.
The decorations as usual were very elabo-
rate and admired very much. Noticeable
on the Blue Parlor mantel was a fine
specimen of Sphserogy ne latifolia and two
specimens of Cattleya Trian.c-. More
flowering plants were used than usual.

A. Gude & Bros', new range of rose-
houses are working very satisfactorily.
They are planted with American Beauty,
Golden Gate, Madame A. Chatenay and
Meteor, with a few benches of carna-
tions, which are in fine condition; in fact
all their stock is looking very good.
They have an extra fine lot of Nephrolepis
Bostoniensis, an Cypripedium insigne
with good flowers.

The retail cut flower trade was very
good the past week, but on account of

the cold weather business was very dull
in the markets. Roses are scarce, but
carnations, violets and bulbous stock are
plentiful.

J. Shine and J. D. Davidson, formerly
w:th J. L. Loose, have opened a stand in
Center Market, doing business as Shine
& Davidson.

Some of the younger florists met Jan-
uary 24- and organized a club, electing O.
A. C. Oehmler, president, and J. Shine,
secretary. The other oflicers will be
elected at their next meeting.

I do not think it is generally known
that chama-doreas can be rooted up near
the crown, when they get tall and un-
sightly, by making an incision in the stem
about six or eight inches below the lower
leaves and placing some fibrous peat and
moss around it and keeping it moist;
when the roots show through the moss
take a 4 or .5-inch pot, split it in two,
clasp it around the moss and fill it with
light soil. This will give you nice, sturdy
plants, much finer than the seedlings.
Henry Pfister has been very successful
lately with Chamadorea elegans, and is
trying C. Ernestii and others. P. G.

Detroit.

TRADE VERY GOOD BUT STOCK HARD TO
GET. — BULBOUS MATERIAL IN DEMAND. —
A ladies' night PLANNED. — ON TO BUF-
FALO.— A CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. — A
NEW GROWER.

Flowers of all kinds have been very
scarce during the past three weeks.
Retailers whose trade has been generally
good and in some cases extra fine have
been seeking relief from distant markets
but there, too, the same conditions seem
to exist. The prices for everything good
obtainable have ruled very much higher
than is usual at this season of the year.
At the present time very fine roses are
hard to get at any price and but few
Beauties are carried in stock by anyone.
Bulbous stock is beginning to come in
quite plentifully and is eagerly sought by
the retailer and quickly disposed of.
Violets are good and in fair supply while
the demand for them is brisk and daily
increasing.

At the club meeting on Wednesday
evening arrangements were made for an
entertainment in the near future, designed
especially for the pleasure of the ladies,
who have been looking forward to such
an event for some time. Ten members
signified their intention of attending the
carnation meeting at Buflalo next week.
Geo. A. Rackham is trying hard to make
the party as large as possible and will
make a strong effort to bring the meeting
to Detroit next season. The party will
leave here Wednesday evening on the
Wabash.

A movement is on foot to establish a
cut flower exchange in this city; Wm.
Dilger is to be the manager. The idea at
present is to make it a stock company,
enlisting the support ot the local growers
and retailers, but consignments and
orders will be solicited from all parts. A
complete stock of florists' supplies will
be kept and all the requisites of a
throughly equipped wholesale house
are contemplated. The project is taking
lavorably and it is expected active opera-
tions will commence soon.

Louis C. Nail, formerly with C. H.
Plumb, will build three houses each
25x100 feet, four miles out from the city;
16x16 butted glass will be used on
cypress sash bars; hot water will be the
system of heating and the houses devoted
to growing roses and carnations.

J. F. S.

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The American Florist.

809

Cincinnati.

BUSINESS BRIGHTENS UP.— ROSES VERY
SCARCE. — A BURr.LARY. — A CRACK SHOT
MEETS GRIEF.

Business the past week brightened up
very perceptibly but all kinds of stock
were suflicient to meet the demand, with
the exception of roses. They have been
scarcer than at any time during the win-
ter. At the Cincinnati Cut Flower Com-
pany's a few vases of the Xovelty tulip
were seen from George & Allan. While
Mr. Allan and family were absent from
home one day last week their house was
burglarized. The thief was later cap-
tured and duly locked up, and to Mr.
Allen's surprise he identified the man as a
former employe, who is known to the
police as Texas Jack. He wore Mr.
Allan's shoes at the time of his arrest.

Sidney Murphy, who is known as a
good shot in his neighborhood, was firing
during the last cold snap and an unwel-
come visitor to the greenhouse was a
tomcat. His musical strains, as they
floated through the quiet night air, was
morethan Sidney could stand. Hearmed
himself with a shot gun and proceeded to
the greenhouse gutter where Mr. Tom
was holding forth. A sure shot laid the
chorister low, but what a surprise
awaited Sidney on his return to the
greenhouses! He tound glass scattered in
every direction; not less than 135 panes
were broken.

With much regret did we learn of the
death of Mrs. Joseph Hill, mother of E. G.
Hill. Mrs. Hill was well known to the
florists of this vicinity and the bereaved
family has our sympathy.

Visitors: B. E^chner, of M. Rice & Co..
and M. Reukauf, representing Bayers-
dorfer & Co., Philadelphia.

H. SCHWARZ.

Montreal.

UNFAVORABLE WEATHER. — STOCK INFE-
RIOR AND TRADE LIGHT. — ANNUAL DIN-
NER OF THE GARDENERS AND FLORISTS.
— AN OCCASION OF UNSURPASSED ENJOY-
MENT.

The weather we have been having here
lately, and in fact all winter, has been
the worst on record for the production
of good flowers and in consequence the
stock seen in the stores is very interior in
quality, with the exception of bulbous
material, which is about as good as
usual. Romans do not seem to be
so much in demand as usual and in
consequence there is an oversupply. Daf-
fodils are rather scarce yet and what we
have seen are inferior in quality. Carna-
tions and roses are in fair supply but
both very weak in the stem. Business is
dull for the season, owing in a great
measure to restlessness occasioned by the
South African war. The absence of big
social affairs is very much felt by the
store-keepers. Funeral business is the
only standby, and has been fairly brisk
this winter, notwithstanding the occa-
sional addition to a tuneral notice of the
dreaded phrase, "please omit flowers."

The annual banquet of the Gardeners'
and Florists' Club took place at Mc-
Hugh's popular Hotel Lachine, fifty
members and guests participating. It
was a grand success in every way. The
ride out and back in special trolley cars
was very enjoyable and after the splendid
menu provided in McHugh's best style,
good speeches, songs and recitations were
on the programme. All those present
agreed that it was unsurpassed by any
previous social gathering of the club.
Among the many beautiful plants which

graced the table was agiganticcyclamen,
grown by Thos. McHugh, having over
200 expanded flowers. It was unani-
mously agreed that the club's certificate
of merit be awarded the grower.

Beaver.

St. Louis.

NO CHANGE IN THE TRADE SITUATION.—
SORROW AT THE DE.MISE OF AN OLD
COMRADE. — MUCH FUNERAL WORK.

There is very little change from last
week in the condition of the cut flower
market. The weather has become
decidedly warmer and stock is just alittle
more plentiful, but not enough to supply
the demand. Prices remain about the
same. American Beauties seem almost
out of the question.

The death of John M. Jordan has
caused profound sorrow among the craft.
Mr. Jordan was loved and respected by
all who knew him. The florists attended
his funeral in a body and the Florist's
Club sent a large and handsome floral
design.

There were a large number of designs
sent to the funeral of Charles Mebus,
the fireman who lost his life at the great
fire on Sunday. All the florists had a
share of the work. J. M. H.

Buffalo.

PLANS FOR CARNATION .MEETING COM-
PLETE — WM. SCOTT TO DISCONTINUE
HIS DOWN-TOWN STORE. — VARIOUS JOT-
TINGS.

The Florists' Club held a meeting Wed-
nesday evening at which all the prepara-
tions for the carnation meeting were
completed. Any exhibits consigned here
in caie of Chas. H Keitsch, -tSl Wash-
ington street, will be provided for care-
fully. The use of Morgan Hall has been
secured for the days preceding the exhi-
bition.

Wm. Scott has decided to give up his
down-town store early next month. The
change will make the rest of us feel lone-
some, but the change is a wise one, as
the business can De handled more expedi-
tiously from the greenhouses. Anyway,
it seems trade is gradually moving up
town.

Trade shows an improvement this
week, but a large part of the increase is
in funeral work.

Miss Rowan, of Kasting's is ill, but
not seriously we hope.

Recent visitors were : Arnold Rtngier,
Chicago ; W. J. Boas, Philadelphia.

W. A.

Indianapolis,

MEETING OF THE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION.
—SHOW COMMITTEES REPORT LITTLE
PROGRESS.-VAEIOUS PERSONAL JOTTINGS.

At the meeting of the State Florists'
Association on February 6 reports were
to have been received from the various
show committees but instead the chair-
men of the different cotnmittees otTered
excuses for their inactivity; all promised,
however, to do a great deal of hustling
during the next month. Henry Rieman,
of the executive committee, made a strong
but unsuccessful attempt to resign; it
took all the eloquence of all members to
persuade him that his services were
indispensable. The secretary read a let-
ter from Mr. Stuart, of Anderson, in
which he thanked the association for its
sympathy. Mr. Stuart is recovering
rapidly and will be able to attend to
business in the near future. Sydney
Smith passed the evening very pleasantly
sitting on Junge's stiff hat.

Robt. McKeand's usual jovial counte-
nance looks quite sad; he is subsisting
on liquid food, while his chewing appa-
ratus is undergoing repairs.

About ten Indianapolis florists will
visit Richmond Saturday, some of them
going on to Cincinnati.

We are all very sorry to hear that Ernst
Huckriedeisseriously ill with pneumonia.

John Grande is the happy father of
another son.

Mr. Hill, of Richmond, was present at
Tuesday night's meeting. H. J.

Cleveland.

TRADE GOOD AND STOCK SHORT. — PARTY
FOR THE CARNATION MEETING. — VARI-
OUS ITEMS.

The cold snap we have been having
has caused the supply of flowers to
shorten up, which combined with a very
fair amount of business makeseverything
worth having decidedly scarce. Roses
bring from 4- cents to Scents; carnations,
which have been slightly off both in
quality and quantity since the holidays,
bring on an average about 2 cents. Ail
sorts of bulbous stock are now in, and the
quality is very good.

The local delegation to the carnation
meeting at Buffalo does not promise to
be very large. Those who are reasonably
certain to attend are H. A. Hart, J. M.
Gasser, A. Graham, A. Schmitt and S. N.
Pentecost. There may be a few more
later, but not many.

Mr and Mrs. James Eadie left last
Wednesday for a prolonged trip to Cali-
fornia by way of New Orleans and El
Paso, returning by way of Denver, Salt
Lake City and Chicago.

John Barclay, representing Vaughan's
Seed Store, and Joseph Rolker, of A.
Rolker & Sons, have been recent visitors.

A.

Louisville, Ky — Emil Leuba, who
left Aurora, III., December 29 without
making known bis destination, is now
employed in this city.

Trenton, N. J.— Wm. L. Marshall,
manager for the Trenton Floral Com-
pany, drank carbolic acid on January
27. No cause can be assigned for the
act.

Omaha, NEB.-The Florists' Club meet-
ings are increasing in interest and the
organization isgaining members through
the question box, which is now the lead-
ing feature of each session.

Kewanee, III.— Hamilton & Plummet
have sold a one-third interest in their
business to Claude M. Hamilton, who
has been with the firm since the start.
There will be no change in the firm name.

Plantsville, Conn.— G. W. Matthews,
who has for some months conducted the
Quinnipiac Valley Greenhouses for Mrs.
J. C. Pultz, has secured a lease of the
property and will conduct the business in
his own name hereafter.

Elizabeth, N. J.— One night last sum-
mer a switch engine on the New Jersey
Central railroad shoved a number ot cars
off the track and into the greenhouses of
Henry Leahy, who sued for damages.
He has been given a judgment for
$1,000.

Stafford Springs, Conn.— The Staf-
ford Floral Co. are negotiating for the
purchase of the three large greenhouses
which were recently erected on the roof
of a building in Springfield but which
have been ordered removed by the insur-
ance company.

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The American Florist

Feb. lo,

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and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines oh/)i.
Orders for less than one-half inch space not accepted.
Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to
secure insertion in the issue for the following
Saturday. Addres.s

AMERICAN FLORIST CO., CHICAGO.

There were 22GS brands of commer-
cial fertilizers registered under the law of
New York in 1899.

There will be larger stocks of flower-
ing plants than ever before for Easter,
but doubtless not enough.

The city of Beilin has set aside the
sum of 2000 marks for the purchase of
plants to be placed in the hospitals.

The production of cuttings of Mrs.
Bradt carnation will be much more
nearly equal to the demand than was the
case last year.

It takes an analytical and philosoph-
ical mind to understand the glass situa-
tion in this twilight year of the century,
according to a contemporary.

Our issue of February 17 will contain
a full report of the annual meeting and
exhibition of the American Carnation
Society. Advertisements intended for
this issue should reach us early in the
week.

In the advertisement of the Lakeview
Rose Gardens, Jamestown. N. Y,, in our
issues of January 27 and February 3,
Bride roses were quoted at $1.20 per
hundred when the price should have been
$1.50.

The Journal des Roses lists 85 new
roses sent out in 1899, 33 teas, 26
hybrid teas, 10 hybrid remontants, G
noisettes, 6 polyanthas and 4 rniscel-
laneous. France produced 61 varieties,
Luxembourg 12, Germany 6, England 5
and Holland 1.

An international chrysanthemum con-
gress will be held at Paris by the National
Society of Horticulture in France in 1900,
says Le Semaine Horticole. It will be
held at the same time as the special exhi-
bition of chrysanthemums in the fall, in
the Palace of Horticulture at the Exposi-
tion.

According 'to La Semaine Horticole
there is a great future in store for the
new Ficus Eetveldiana as an ornamen-
tal plant. It comes from the Congo
region of Africa and is stated to be very
vigorous, branching close to the ground
and carrying very large leaves, which are
nearly as broad as they are long.

Mr. Bridgeman, of Blue Island, 111., has
a resurrection plant which he is able to
state positively has been in his possession
since 1874. It expands and colors up
as quickly to-day as any ordinary speci-
men, although it has been packed away in
a dry state during the greater part of the
twenty-five years which have elapsed
since he received it.

Society of American Florists.

DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION.

The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove,
Pa., registers seedling rose New Century,
a cross between Clothilde Soupert and
rugosa alba. Described as an ever
bloomer, hardy as rugosa. Flower, pink,
double, fragrance similar to that of the
wild rose. Foliage resembling that of
rugosa. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y.

Chicago to Buffalo.
Those of our readers who propose
going to the Buffalo meeting of the Amer-
ican Carnation Society from Chicago
will find convenient trains on the Wabash
road, leaving Wednesday, February 14,
at 12:02 p. m. and 3:15 "p. m., the former
arriving at Detroit at 8:10 p. m., Buf-
falo 5:15 a. m., and the later train reach-
ing Detroit at 10:45 p. m., Buffalo 7:40
a. m. Thursday, February 15, the open-
ing day of the meeting.

Buffalo Hotels.

Following are the leading hotels of
Buffalo, with their rates:

Genesee, American plan $3 per day and
upward; European plan $1 and upward.

Broezel, American plan $2.50 to $4.

Iroquois, American plan, $4 and
upward; European plan $1.50 and
upward.

Mansion, American plan, $3 and
upward.

New Tifft, American plan $2.50 and
upward; European plan, $1 and upward.

Stafford, American plan $2 to $2.50.

Lincoln, American plan $2 to $2.50.

Greenhouse Building.

Kirkwood, Mo. — A. Berdan, two
houses.

Burlington, la.— Joseph Bock, carna-
tion house 18x70.

Jacksonville, 111.— Joseph Heinl, 25,000
feet of glass.

Muscatine, la.— August Smith, range
of houses.

Nahant, Mass.— Thos. Roland, two
houses 30x130.

Westerly, R. I.— S.J. Reuter, rose house
22x200.

Germantown, Pa.— T. R. Homes, con-
sei^atory, 10x60.

Highland, N. Y.— A. W. Williams, two
violet houses.

Cornwall, N. Y.— A. Daniel, violet
house.

Overhead Heating.

Ed. Am. Florist: — How does overhead
heating compare with heating by pipes
placed underneath benches? Our green-
house boiler is on the same level as the
benches and we cannot obtain necessary
circulation, but with the pipes overhead,
nearer the roof, perhaps it could be
improved. J.J.

While there is some advantage in hav-
ing one or more of the heating pipes near
the glass to aid in inciting the snow and
frost and in taking the chill from the air
before it reaches the plants, the principal
advantage to "J. J." would be in aiding
the circulation, as the higher the pipes
the more rapid the flow of the water.
For houses twenty feet wide it is often
desirable to use three 2 or 2M! inch flow
pipes, upon the purlin and ridge posts,
and have most or all of the return pipes
upon the walls, as near the plates as pos-
sible. Where the houses are long, a single
flow pipe of larger size, placedjust beneath
the ridge, often gives the best results
when the boiler is above the level of the
I floor of the house. L. R. T.

Spiraeas for Easter.

Ed. Am. Florist: — Please state how
and when spirteas should be started for
Easter flowering? Give also the treat-
ment the plants should receive after
starting. H. N.

SpirjEas should be kept in a cool house
under the bench, ready to place in a
higher temperature about nine weeks
before Easter. After starting, the plants
should never be allowed to get dry and
they should be syringed regularly and
frequently until the flowers begin to show
color. W. T.

Asparagus Plumosus.

Ed. Am. Florist: — I have a solid bed of
Asparagus plumosus and would like to
remove the plants to another house,
dividing them. To what extent should
they be dried off before moving? J.

In transplanting asparagus I make it
a rule to dry it off as much as possible,
in fact one cannot get it too diy. The
plants can then be divided more easily
and with less injury to the roots; they
will also start into growth a great deal
quicker, and make stronger shoots.

W. H. Elliott.

Catalogues and Catalogues.

The annual deluge of catalogues is now
in full rush. They are coming in by sixes
and by dozens; modest little two page
folders and great big gorgeous fellows,
with jackets bearing all the colors of the
rainbow; catalogues accurately illus-
trated with half tone cuts and those
filled with impossible wood cut monstrosi-
ties; catalogues full of glaring, barefaced
lies and catalogues quietly and seductively
deceptive— and some honest ones; good
paper and printing and bad; all these are
coming to hand in every mail.

However, we did not start out to
lecture the trade on the moral aspects of
the catalogue question, nor from the
artistic point of view. For years past,
and the present season is no exception,
numbers of the catalogues, especially in
the wholesale line, are filled with abomi-
nable examples of how not to spell even
common horticultural names. Selecting
at random, one from a number of these
catalogues we find such atrocities as
rubbeckia, dieltyra, philox, popaver —
about ten names mispelled in a total list
of about sixty odd. The list in question
is nicely printed on excellent paper, and
is in all respects well gotten up except in
the spelling.

Aside from the feeling of disgust which
every well informed person fells at such
an exhibition, there is a very serious com-
mercial side to the question. In buying
seeds and plants, one naturally wishes to
have them true to name, as well as of
good quality. If the list is that of a firm
with whom one has not dealt the ques-
tion that at once arises is. Will not so
careless or ignorant a firm be also equally
careless or ignorant as to the purity of
their stocks or the truthfulness to name of
their plants? Here is an element of
repulsion and doubt which undoubtedly
results in the loss of many prospective
good customers.

It is all so needless, too. If one is in
such financial condition that he can not
afford to expend a dollar or two for any
one of the many books which will keep
him in the path of virtue, so far as
spelling is concerned, there are the cata-
logues of a dozen leading concerns who
pride themselves on their accuracy in
this respect, to be had for the asking.

rgoo.

The American Florist.

811

Some Recent Fires,

Providenci;, R. I. — A fire in the green-
iiouses of J. M. Sullivan & Co , on the
morning of January 27, caused a damage
of$100.

Nyack, N. Y. — Fire in the Lynch green-
houses caused considerable damage to
stock in one house on the night of Janu-
ary 26.

Chatham, N. J. — Fire inflicted a small
loss upon Harvey J. Lichtenwalter at
about 2 a. m., January 27. For a time it
looked as though the high wind would
make it impossible to save any portion
of the greenhouses.

Madison, N. J. — Three greenhouses,
belonging to Miss Alice Green, were
destroyed by fire on the night of Thurs-
day, January 25. The boiler house and
potting shed were consumed and the
plants in the greenhouses were ruined by
water and freezing.

Newark, N. J.— At about five o'clock
on the morning of February 2 fire
destroyed the house,barn and greenhouses
of P. W. L. Strom, in the Township of
Acquackonack, across the Passaic county
line. As there is no fire protection the
loss was total, approximating $7,000,
partly covered by insurance.

Paducah, Ky.— Early on the morning
of January 31 fire did $3,000 damage to
the establishment of C. L. Brunson & Co.
It is not certain how the fire originated,
but when discovered the boiler room and
office were all ablaze. Several of the
greenhouses also went. Mr. Brunson
states that he has partial insurance and
will rebuild at once.

OBITUARY.

WM. FLANAGAN.

Word comes cf the death of William
Flanagan, of Providence, R. I. He was
only 40 years of age, but had been in
business nearly twenty years and was
widely known. He had no family.

JOHN F. HICKEY.

John P. Hickey, who died at Denver on
January 31, received his training at the
establishment of the Dingee & Conard
Co., West Grove, Pa., where he spent
many years of his youth. Entering upon
manhood, he married a Philadelphia girl
and started for the west, finding service
at Vaughan's greenhouses at Western
Springs, 111., where he filled the position
of foreman for several years. On arriv-
ing at Denver about five years ago Mr.
Hickey became foreman tor H. H. Given
and later assumed the same position with
the Colfax Avenue Floral Co., remaining
for about three years, when failing health
caused him to determine to try the cli-
mate of Montana. After a few months
at the establishment of Law Bros., at
Butte, he returned to Denver, succumbing
a few days after his return, to an attack
of kidney trouble. He was 45 years of
age and leaves a widow and one child.

JOHN M. JORDAN.

The earliest vice-president of the Soci-
ety of American Florists, John M.Jordan,
died at his residence in St. Louis, Febru-
ary 4, aged 70 years. Mr. Jordan had
been in failing health for some considera-
ble time past. He was well known to
the trade, and had an extensive business
in St. Louis for many years. He was
a native of Vermont and took his early
lessons in horticulture under Francis
Brill, of Astoria, Long Island. In 1855
he married Miss Hannah Brill, who, with
six children, three sons and three daugh-

ters, survives him. Soon after his mar-
riage he moved to Bloomington, 111 ,
settling in St. Louis after the civil war.
He served in the St. Louis city council
and was an active worker in many social
and fraternal organizations, including
the Mercantile Club, Tuscan Lodge A.
F. and A. M. and Ascalon Commandery,
Knights Templar, Legion of Honor,
Royal -Arcanum and Sons of the Revolu-
tion. He was elected president of the S.
A. F. at the Buffalo meeting in 1SS9.
presiding at Boston the following year.
In the able presidential address delivered
in the latter city, he made use ot the
phrase, " lubricating the wheels of evolu-
tion," which retained talismanic power
in the trade for many years after. The
portrait on page 802 was prepared from
an early photograph and is that perhaps
from which he will be most easily
recalled by his numerous friends through-
out the country.

SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE.

AdvertlBements nnder tbls head will be Inserted at
the r&te of 10 cents a line (seven words) each Inser-
tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not
admitted under this head.

Kvery paid subscriber to the AMKHICAN FLOEI8T
for the year 1899 Is entitled to a flve-Une want adv.
(situations only) free to be used at any time dorinK
the year.

SITUATION WANTBD-By young man with one
year's experience for Reneral preenhouse work.
HENKY Bauer. 385 Bast lOih St.. New York.

SITUATION WANTED— By a young man where he
can learn the trade thorouKhly ; two years' expe-
rience; beat references. D J. care Am. Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-By a thoroughly reliable,
all-around grower, competent to All any posttlOD
In either commercial or private place. Address

J A T, care American Florist,

SITUATION WANTED-By flrst-class rose grower,
single. 10 years' experience In growing first-class
cut flowers. State wages. Address

C H M, care American Florist, Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED-By a young man. age 31, an
assistant cut flower grower; d years' experience In
present place. Apply to W G,

care Corbett & Wilson, Station K, Clnclimatl. O.

SITUATION WANTBD-To take charge of rose or
carnation section In Iowa or Illinois; 10 years'
experience In greenhouee; Swede For further par-
ticulars address O J. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-By a lady who has had
charge of a flower store for eight years: well
experienced In designing, decortlng, etc. Can furnish
the best of references. Address

A W, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTBD-By a thoroughly reliable
all-around grower and landscape gardener: Ger-
man 12 years' experience: competent to flU any
position. Private place preferred. Address

Ernest Pkigge. Alberton, Md.

SITUATION WANTED— As gardener and florist;
single: 15 years" experience In all branches of the
business. Also experienced In growing vegetables
under glass. Al leferences Address

F. care American Florist, Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED — As working foreman by
competent man Second to none In roses, 'mumd
and violets; 20 years' experience; age 41 years, mar-
ried; Anglo-American. Good references Address
J H D. 66B Randolph St., Meadvllle. Pa.

SITUATION WANTBD-As gardener and florist by
strictly temperate and reliable Al all-around man;
flrst-class grower of orchids, palms, roses, carnations,
also fruits and vegetables. Private or commercial.
Y Y, 2Sr West St.. West HoboKen. N. J.

SITUATION WANTED-By a flrst class grower of
roses, carnations, chrysanthemums ana general
stock, being in charge of rose houses several years
with one of the largest cut flower growers In the east;
capable of taking charge. O 8. care American Florist.

SITUATION WAJ<TED-For my foreman. He Is
an A No. 1. good, faithful man. sober, honest and
at his post every day In the year. Has worked on my
place for two years— but his private Interests are
near New York. He Is good any place you put him—
cut flowers or plants. A place near New York pre-
ferred. Address G W G.

care American Florist, Chicago.

w

ANTED— Competent grower; single: state wages
with board. Retailer, care Am. Florist.

W

ANTED— Lady florist, for large retail store.
ART Floral Co., 390" Cottage Ave., Chicago.

w

ANTED— A good all-around florist, to take charge
of 661)1) feet of glass Apply, stating wages, etc.,
A. M. Turk. Hancock, Mich.

WANTED— Man for general greenhouse work; mar-
ried man preferred State wages wnnted
Rose lawn greenhouses. Kort Scott, Kan.

WANTED— A copy of Issue No 4. October I. 1885.
volume lof the American (ilohiht. Io good
condition. Address S S, care American Florist.

TA/ANTED— Man for general greenhouse work on
'» retail placo. Good chance to woik up. Give
full particulars Hrst letter. F G U, care Am. Florist.

WANTED-Twomento work In greenhou8C8;rose8,
carnailons and general stock Artdrees, stating
wages wanted with board. Cole Bros . Peoria, ill

WANTED AT ONCE-A good propagator; wages
%'i.h CO per month with board. Good home, steady
place. State experience and references.

C. TJuMFELi). Clay ('enter. Kan.

WANTED— Two young men to work In greenhouae^
general stock and cut flowers, will pay J2U 0(1
per month with bjard Address

B, care American Florist, Chicago.

WANTED-Well appearing man for store; must be
flrstclasB decoratur and designer, and must
come well recommended. Good wages to right party
Smith & Fetters, (;leveland. Ohio.

WANTED— Seedsman between 25 and 35 years of
age. married, experienced In all lines, educated,
palnetaking worker, for responsible position; capable
of earning $1000 per year or more Address

Jobber, care Box 2250, New York City.

WANTKD Working foreman to take charge; must
be cuiiipetent to handle men. and be thuroughly
posted on growlnu of roses. Send names of former
employers so I can look up your record. Salary $75.00
par month. Married man preferred.

(iEo, Reinbero. 301 Balmoral Ave . Chicago.

WANTBD-A flrst-class man. married preferred,
who thoroughly understands growing cut flow-
ers—roses, carnations, "mums and violets, la willing
to take hold In earnest, and aid In all work necessary
to a rapidly growing cut flower and plant trade,
wholesale and retail. In the best city In the couutT.
The right man can take advantage of an opportunity
of a lifetime. Address with references,

Lindsay the florist, Birmingham. Ala.

O RENT— For cash or share, greenhouses of 9,000
feet In full operation. Address

GREENHOUSES, care American Florist.

T'

FOR SAt,E OR RHNT-Cheap If taken at once, a
fine retail stand. 4000 ft of glass, well stocked
and all In splendid working order. Address

G. KLOPb'ER. Peoria, 111.

FOR RENT— Five greenhouses, about 8000 feet of
glass, to a irood man only who meanp business,
as soon as possible. Frei>. Elsuolz,

150(1 Florence Ave., Evanston, 111.

FOR SALE— Greenhouse plant, four large bouses
(new). Iron and cypress construction ; large dwell-
ing. H acre city lot on street car line, truest heating
In existence, and heats dwelling also. Steam heating,
vacuum steam heating (new wrinkle) or water heat-
ing. Either of these three can be used, (am using
vacuum steam at present and it beats everytblngi.
Good cellar for mushroom growing. Address

A. T HOYT. Warren, Ohio.

Owing to the state of my health I am compelled to
dispose of my Greenhouses at NUes Center. III. This
Is a well-known establlPhment. 51 COO feet of glass. In
flrst-class growing condition, stocked with Roses, Car-
nations and general stock; 3 acres good land 7-room
dwelllne on another acre which wilt he sold li pur-
chaser desires It. This place Is In the region of suc-
cessful growers, and resDOnslble parties will And this
a rare bargain. Address
HERMAN SCHILLER, 897 W. Madison St , Chicago.

WANTED, A SITUATION A,% MAN-
AGER OR FOREMAN.

The undersigned would like to correspond with any-
one requiring the services of a manager or foreman,
thoroughly competent and of good executive ablUtv.
to take charge of an establishment where good etock
of every description la wanted, seven years as fore-
roan for W. N Rudd. Mount Greenwood. III. Can
furnish excellent references as testimony of my abil-
ity to fill such a position. Address

Chas. W. Johnson,
;ro Beach St., Stapleton. Staten Island, New York.

FOR RENT,

One hour's ride from Chicago, on North-West-
ern By., 14.000 feet of glass in flrst-class condition
—five acres of choice land it desired. A splendid
opportuninty for good grower with a little capital.

J, Care American Florist.

FAQ CAI F A first class greenhouse business
I vt\ OMLLa about 80 miles from Chicago.
Have 11,000 square feet of glass and considerable
valuable ground. Located in central p.art of city
of about 20.000 population makes the property
quite high priced. Any live llorist with small
capital can purchase a line range of glass very
reasonably; doing a fine business. Can give long
lease of ground with privilege ot buying or will
sell part of ground. Everything is as good as
new and a bargain — a chance you won't often get.
Good reasons for selling. Don't inquire unless
you mean business. Ad's Florist, care Am. Florist.

812

The American Florist.

Feb.

lO

New Haven, Conn,

Business has been very satisfactory for
the last two weeks, carnations, roses
and all bulbous stock being in good
demand. Promenade week was a big
success for all hands. The decorations
were never more beautiful, more cut
flowers being used than in former years.
Violets were in great demand but the
prices were cut to $1 and $1.50 per hun-
dred. The armory presented a very
pretty sight after Koster, the decorator
of New York, and Champion, of New
Haven, finished their task.

The uptown florists met last Friday
night to form a sort of arrangement as
to prices of all cut flowers up to March 1.
It was also voted to close at 7 p. m.,
Monday and Saturday excepted.

A. J. Thompson, of West Haven, has
recovered from his recent illness and is
attending to business again.

The Malley dry goods store has opened
a floral department.

Recent visitors: Walter Mott ard S. S.
Skidelsky, of Philadelphia; Stephen
Horan, of Bridgeport; S E Banks, of
Westport; Charles Schwake, of New York.

G. H.

Vbol^ale flower/\arK?fe

CINOINNATI, Feb. 8

BoseB, Beauty, select 50 00

medium , 20.U0

Bride 6.00® 8.00

Brideamald 6 00m 8 00

Meteor S.OOm 7.00

Perle 4.00® 6 00

Camatlona 1 6l(tii 2 00

fancy 3 00® 1 00

Lllyof the Valley AM

Violets 50® .75

Narcissus 2.00® ;i 00

Roman Hyacinths 2 00(9 3.00

Callas 8.00(51 10 00

Harrlsll 10. 00® 12. 53

Daflodlls 3 0(1® 4 00

Tulips 4.00ia 5.00

Asparagus 50,00

ijmllai , 12.50

Adlantum 1.00

Common ferns .20

Oaltix Leaves .15

8T. LOUIS, Feb. S.

Boses. Beauty 10.00®20.00

fancy 25.00450. CO

Bride, Bridesmaid ti.OO® 8.0O

Meteor 6 rn® 8 00

Perle. Wootton 4.00® « 00

Carnations 1 50® 3 00

Lily of the valley 3 00® 4.00

Violets 40« 00

Narcissus 2.00® 3.00

Romans 2.00® 3 00

Callas ]0.00»15.00

Harrlsll 12 60®15.00

Tulips 2 CO® 3 00

Smllax 12.60® 16 00

Adlantum l.OC® 1.25

Aaparatms 5u. oo<<a75. (lu

Sweet Peas 1.60(«i 2.00

MttWAtTKBU, Feb. 8.

Bosei, Beauty, long perdoz. 6.00® 10 00

medium " ■• 3 00® 6.00
'• " short •• " :.00® 1.60

" Bride, Bridesmaid 6.00® 8.00

" Perle 4.00® li.OO

" Meteor 6.00® S.OO

Kalserln 6.00® 8 OO

Carnations 2.00® 3.00

Violets 75® 1.00

Roman Hyacinths 3.00® 4 HO

Mignonette 2.0O® 3.0O

Freeslas 3.00

Adlantum 1.00® 150

Common ferns ,. 25

Smllai 15.00al8.00

AaparaKUS 75.00

PITTSBITKO, Feb. 8.

Boses, Beauty 5.(I0®40.00

" Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00®I0.00

Meteor, 3.00@10.00

Kalserln 3 00® 10. 00

" Perle 3.00® 6.00

Cusln 3.00® 6.00

Carnations 75® 3.00

Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00

Violets, double 50® 1 60

California 35® .50

Narcissus Paper White 2.00® 3.00

Roman Hyacinths 160® 3.00

Harrlsll 16 00® 20. 00

Freeslas 3.00® 4 00

Tulips 3.t0

Mignonette 1.60<.<j 4 00

SmUax 10 00®16.00

Wild Smllax per case 3.60®6.00

Adlantum 76® 1.00

Hardyfems ,10

Asparagus, bunches 40c

" strings 36to60c

Bprengerll, bunches. . .35 to 75o
<3alax Leaves .15

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Cyclamen Plants.

«^

'PHE management of the Rosebank nurseries has
decided, in order to make space for other crops,
to dispose of the stock of cyclamen plants reserved
for special city trade.

This stock is in the best possible condition of
form, foliage and florescence, and will be so packed
that we have no hesitation in guaranteeing its
safe arrival.

Five and Six Incii Pots, averaging
twelve blooms each, Six Dollars
per dozen.

NO CHARGE

FOR PACKING.

W. A. MCFADDEN,

"rosebank."
CINCINNATI.

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ORDERS BOOKED NOW

IN ORDER OF RECEIPT
FOR ROOTED CUTTINGS
OF THE FAMOUS

MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON,

^'-,'jr.r CARNATIONS

FOR SPRING
DELIVERY.

Coixiixxejioine: I'^etortioiry 1st:, lOOO.

PRICES:

terms:

Strictly cash or

C. O. D. from

unknown parties.

Per dozen $3

Per 100 $14

PerlOOO $120

Per 5000 $500

Per 10,000 $800

The quoted prices are for THE TRADE ONLY
and all orders must Ije from dealers. Cuttings
will be carefully packed under the supervision
and sent direct from the establishment of the
originator and grower.

PETER FISHER, Ellis. Mass.

Address all correspondence and make all checks, money or express orders payable to

(24
Tremont St.,
BOSTON, MASS.

Weiland-Risch Florai^Co.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF We have all the New and Standard
► . .^ ^". ,«...,_ -^,* Varieties of Roses and Carnations.

QUT pLOWERS

American Beauties a specialty.

TELEPHONE 605 SALESROOM; 1 607 ORRINGTON AVE.. EV A N STON , I LL.

WRITE US FOR PrilCfcS ON CARNATION CUTTINGS
AND ROSE PLANTS.

mM LEAVES

For latest prices green and bronze Galax
Leaves and Leucothoe Sprays, address the
Introducer,

'S^Alei.T^A.^i F». ICEJI^JSEJ'S', Tremont BIdg., BOSTON, HASS.

VV. A. MANN.
PRANK W. BALL.

Cincinnati..
Cut Flower Co.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS.

416 Walnut St..
CINCINNATI, 0.

Consignments Solicited.
Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

HARDY GUT FERNS

Write for prices-

Strirtly tirst-chiss stock.

IiOOSE IiAUBi:^, iu sacks, suitable for

wreuthint; and roping.

JOHN ABBOTT, Hinsdale, Mass.

SUCCESSFUL SELLERS

are the successful growers who advertise iajt^^jtjtjtjtjt

-THE AMERICAN FLORIST.

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The American Florist.

813

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I J. B. DEAMUD, \

a SUCCESSOR TO ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO. %

51 WABASH AVE..

ORCHIDS:

CHICAGO.

CATTI.ETAS. 86. OO per dozen.
CYFBIFEDIUUtS, $15.00 per lOO.

BEAUTIES, Ex. lone 17.00 to

24-inch sti'ins, 5.00 to

20 ■•

IS "

12 '■

bliort

$8.00
6.00

C.VRNATIONS, tani-y $3.00 to

standard vars. asst. 1.00 to

BRTDBS 6.00 to

BRIDESMAIDS 6.00 to

MKTEORS 6.00 to

PER LES 4.00 to

VALLEY 3.00 to

4.00
3.00
2.00
1.00

Per 100
14.00

2.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
6.00
4.00

Per 100.

VIOLETS, double $1.00 to $

single 60 to

ROM.VNS 2.00to

NARCISSUS 2.00to

ADIANT0M 75 to

ASP.\RAGUS 50<-ts.

SMILAX $1.50perdo2. 1

GAL.\X Green or Bronze, $1.25 per M.
FANCY FERNS... $1.25 per M.
(Vermont Feru Co.'s very best.)

' No. 1 contains 15 lbs

WILD SMILAX. J ?.°- \
(Caldwell's.) \ g,°; I

I No! 6

20 lbs.
35 lbs.
40 lbs.
50 lbs .

"Pnoes subject to ehan^'e without notice. P

TATALOGIIE Of CARNATION CUTTING.S NOW READY. E

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McKellar £ Winterson's

Modern Supply House

is the place to buy your CUT FLOWERS, SUPPLIES, SEEDS,

BULBS, ETC., ETC.

We are strictly headquarters in the Western States for

MASSACHUSETTS FANCY FERNS,

Present prices : Per M. $1.50 ; per 5 M lots, $5.50.

Other specialties, ORCHIDS, FANCY ROSES, FANCY

CARNATIONS, SELECT VIOLETS.

All stock at lowest possible prices.

HcKELLM & WINTERSON,

GEO. REINBERG,

Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers.

BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

All stook :it lowest market rates. Send in your
orders.

61 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

KENNIGOTT BROS. GO.

Wholesale Cut Flowers
and Florists' Supplies.

42-44 RANDOLPH ST., GHIOAGO.
WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

PETER REINBERG,

Grower and Wholesaler of Cut flowers.

500.000 FEET OF GLASS.

Headquarters for American Beauty.

Carnations, Blooms and Cuttings.

Wbol^ale flower/\arHjfe

CHirAGO Feb. 9
R0BQ8, Beaat7i extra long steme
30 Inch
24 •■

51 Wabash Ave.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

.If your..

Business Methods

are right you can make a profit
on an advei1;isement here.

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5 00
1 00

a) " " 3,10

15 " ■• 2.00

!' 12 " ' 1 50

•■ 8 " " 1 00

Bride, Brtdeamald 8.00012 00

Perle 4.0O® 6.00

Meteor s 00® 8.00

Kalserln 8 00®10 00

l.a France B 00® 8.00

Golden Gate 10 00

Camatlona 1.50® 2.00

fancy 3 (10® 4.00

Violets, double 60® 1. 00

Blnale 40(8 .'>U

Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00

Cattley»s per doz. 4 OOSO CO

l.>eDdrobluma " 3.00

LlIacB perdoz.,tlOO

Mignonette 1.00® 2.0O

Roman Hyacinths 1.00® 2 00

Narol88U8 3 00® 4 00

Harrlall per dozen 1. 50®2.50

('alias •• 1.60S2 CO

Freeslas 3.00® 4 00

Adlantam 60® 1.00

Common ferns .15

Fancy Ferns .20

Smllax lOOOsn.OO

Aaparagnt 60.C0(aii0.00

19-21
RANDOLPH ST
Ct-I I CAO O

miniiwimtii

E. H. Hunt

THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR

WHOLESALE -^m.

cm FLOWERS

Hunt's Flowers
Go Everywhere

76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

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Bassett&Washburn

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Cut Flowers

Wholesale Dealers and
Growers of

GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL.

A. L. RANDALL ^

Wholesale Florist

Don't Forget that we are at 4 Waab-
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

Mention the American Florist.

Benthey & Co.

F. F. BENTHEY, Manager,

Wholesale Commission Florist

41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO.

I^^Consignments solicited

A. 6. PRINCE & CO.

Wholesale Gui Piowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Agents for the Hinsdale Roae Co. Special attentloi
paid to ahlpplng ordera.

76 &. 78 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

504 LIBERTY ST. <PHONE 2157.

CONSIGNMENTS

Florists' Supplies

Please mention the American Florist.

814

The American Florist.

Feb. 10,

Samuel S. rennooK.

Wholesale Florist,

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street,

.PHILADELPHIA, PA,

AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES.

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, WILt BE OPEN FROM 6:00 A. M. TO 11:00 P. M.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND.

BOSTON...

FLOWERS

Wholesale Depot for all Flor sts' Supplies.

E>x>loe X^lM-ts zxi^l11^<1.

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, " "'■"'Tos^S'n' SS '""'•

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

NOTICE:

-WELCH BROS., Sole Agents for FREVSTEOTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, $2.00 per

Script Letters, $4. CO per 100.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

Cut Strings 8 feet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

Wholesale Florists,

Always on Hand:

CARNATIONS.

BRIDESMAIDS,

BRIDES.

i'

x7 JOBBERS in

-^FLORISTS'

SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.
84 Hawley Street. BOSTON.

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. PHIUPELPHIA.

Orders by mall, telegraph or telephone will
receive prompt attention.

ConslfmmeotB of ftood stock solicited.

JOHN B. FERGUSON,

Wholesale riorist,

444 Sixth Ave, PITTSBURG, PA.

Long Distance 'Phone 2985.

Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets
Solicited.

PINE SMILAX ^ilADY.

12^2 cents full strinjj.

H. TONG, Wholesale Grower. Ashtabula, Ohio.

Wbol^ale power/\arKgfe

PHTLABSLPHIA. Feb. 7.

BoBea. Tea 8 00® 10.00

•• extra 10. 00® 12 00

Beauty, extra <0 00<siki.00

flrste 30.1I0<830.00

BecondB I).00®12.00

CarnatlonB 1 00® 1 50

fancy 2.00® 4.00

Lily of the vaUey, Romaos 3.00® 4 00

Vlo'etg 60® 1.00

DaffodllB 5 00® li 00

Mignonette 3.00® 4.00

ABparaguB 60.00

Bmllai , :5.00

Adiantum 1.00

Boston, Feb 7.

BoBeB, Beauty, extra 30.00@60.00

medium 15 00®M00

culls 2 CO® 5.00

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 4.0O® « 00

extra 8 CO®lli (JO

Carnations, ordinary 76® 1 00

fancy 2 00® .t 00

Lily of the valley 2.00® :< 00

Violets, single and double 50® .75

Daffodils .S.OC® 4 00

LoDgiaoiums 8.C0<al2.00

Callas 8.(0®10.00

t'reeslas '.OSt l.OU

P W. Narcissus. Roman Hyacinths... 1.50® 2 00

Mignonette 3.10® 4 00

Bmllax 12.00®1B.OO

Aspara^B 50.00

Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of
Seasonable Flowers in Stock.

Ufll C VICTIMfS Wholesale Com-

finii ■• IVIIOIIIIUf mission Florist,

481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

LEO. NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist,

N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS.

''°'??i'J^".^'S94 D. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicited.

Geo. M. Moss,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Long Distance Phone I-U-2B D.

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

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

^"A complete line of Wire Designs.

Consignments of Roses. Carnations. Violets solicited,

Milton W. Woodroffe & Co.

Successors to WM. C. SMITH,

Wholesale Florist,

1604 LUDLOW STREET,

Phone 1-42^69-A. PHILADELPHIA.

Conslgnmentg Solicited.

ELLISON & TESSON,

Wholesale Shippiog

FLORISTS

3J34 Olive Street, .^ .St ^ St. LOUIS, MO.

HOME CROWN STOCK.

...GEO. M. KELLOGG...

Largest Grower^o.„. Q^^ FlOWePS

Give us an order and we will please you.

Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL, MO.
Our Store, 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO.

LONe DISTANCE 'PHONK AT EITHER PLAOB

TELEGRAPH CODE

OP THE

AM. SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

In eltherBtlfforflezlbleooTer. address orobbsto
AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. CHICAGO.

J. M. COHEN, WHOLESALE FLORIST.

-ALWAYS ON HAND-

ROSES, PINKS AND VIOLETS.

cONSiaNMENTS SOLICITED. 22 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

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The American Florist.

815

TOP GRADE

Carnations

BEAUTIES,
BRIDES.
BRIDESMAIDS,
METEORS

VIOLETS and LILY OF THE VALLEY.

JOHN I. RAYNOR,

49 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

T*-Iepl»one No. 109R IVIadlnon Square.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Commission riorists.

SUPERB VIOLETS.

Telephone 2065 Mad.sonSnr. 42 WfiSt 28fh St., NEW YORK CITY.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.

Wholesale Florist,

New Telephone No. 1803 Madison Square.

43 West 28th St.. NEW YORK.

WftLTER F. SHERIDAN,

-sy^ FLORIST

"^'^s^Snr- -?^ ^^^^ 23tb 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 Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square.
Price list on application.

Please mffifron tlw American Floriit when writing.

THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN
NEW YORK CITY FOR

Violets % Carnations.

GROWERS and UYERS make a note of this. It
will be to your advantage.

WM. H. GUNTHER.

.... 30 West 29th Street.

New Telephone No. 651 Madison Square.

Please Mention the American Florist.

FRANK MILLANG.

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,

408 E. 34th Street,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEWYORKi

Telephone 399 Madison Square.

N. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry.
Open for Cnt Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
Every Momlng;

DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT
FOR ADVERTISING.

JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary.

Please Mention The American Florist.

Galax Leaves

To Dealers Outside of New York City.

Choice Galax $0.40 per M.

Choice Leucothoe 2.00

Special attention given orders to go in cold storage.
Order at once.

J. N. PR1TCHARD, ELK PARK, N. C.

Choice Carnations

Choice Roses ,^ ^

Traendly & Schenck

NEW YORK CITY

New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq.

38 W. 28th Street Cut flower Exchange

Wbol^ale flower/\arK?fe

NBW TORK, Feb. 7.

Boaea, Beanty select M.OOSUO.OO

medium 15.00035 00

culls 2 000 5.00

Bridesmaid, Bride. Meteor 2 OOO 6.00

Select 1)00015 00

Carnations 60® 1.50

fancy 2.50<S 5.00

Xillyof the vaUey 1.60® 1.50

Violets 40® .?5

Romans Hyacinths. P. W. Narcissus... 1 00® 1.50

Yellow Narcissus 2.00® 3 00

MlBUOnette 3.00® 8 00

Callas B 00® 8.0O

Uarrlsll 10.00®15.00

Lilac per bnnch .60® 1.00

Freealas 00® 1.00

Cattleyas 30. 00® 50 00

Dendroblum formosum 15.00<s 20.00

Cyprlpedlums 10 10®:2.00

Bmllax 8.00@12.00

Asparagus 35 00®60.00

Sprengerll.perdoz. bunche8lO1.50

Adlantam 1 .CO

BtTFFALO, Feb. 8.

Bosea. Beauty 5.00O60 M

Bride, Brldei m lid. Meteor 3.0CO12.00

Perle, Nlphetus 3.00® 5.00

Kalserln 3.00® 8.00

Carnations, ordinary 1 00® 2 00

fancies 2.00® 1.00

Lily of the valley 2.00® 3.00

Vlo'eta 50O 1.25

Daffodils , 3 00® 4 00

Koman Ilyaclnths 1.00® 3 00

Harrlsll 15 00®20 00

Callas 10.10®15.00

Tulips • 4.00a 5 CO

Bmllax 12.50®20.0O

Adlantnm 75® 1.25

Hardy Ferns. Qalaz Leaves .15

Asparagus 30.000110.00

MILI.ANG & CO.

■wKi:oi^B;sA.i^H;

Commission Florists

48 West 29th St., NEW YORK.

New Telepbone No. 3304 Madison Square.
Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited.

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 Order>.

GEORGE SALTFORD,

Wholesale Commission Dealer in ,^ .^

...Violets...

50 W. 29th St., J* NEW YORK.

Telephone Call. 1304 Madison Sq.

P/east' nieittion tlte Aniencan Florist when writing.

Ford Bros...

y<<j< Wholesale Floristg

III West 30th street. NEW YORK.

Consignments Solicited. Phone, 1.^7 Madison Sq.

M. A. HART,

COMMISSION FLORIST,

Can supply KOSE.S aud CARNATIONS In
best quality and any quantity; VIOLETS too,

44. WEST 29th street.

Tel. 325 Madison Square. NEW YORK.

Now Ready!

TWD'Ct^'TrXD'M Of Florists, Nor-
l-'lIVJC.^ 1 \JS\. I serymen & Seeds-
men of the Dnited States and Canada. Price
Two Dollars. In Flexible Leather Binding.
Three Dollars

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANYj«j«

324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL.

The

American
Florist
Company's.

THE NEWEST THING IN OLD NEW YORK IS THE NEW WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER STORE OF THE

COME AND SEE US.

FRESH FLOWERS
at FAIR FIGURES.

OLD ESTABLISHED AND ALWAYS RELIABLE

J. k:. ai^IvEJiv,

ANO THE M'MBEl; Is

106 West 28tli Street, NEW YORK CiTY.

SEND YOUR FLOWERS.
RETURNS RIGHT and
REMITTANCES REGULAR.

Holidays... FDW C HORAN ROSES,

POINSETTIA. ^^m^ WW ■ ^i^ ■ ■ I ■^^' ■ ■# «■ -m ^ The best of each variety

POINSETTIA,

NARCISSUS.

ROMANS,

VALLEY,

CARNATIONS

ANO
SWEET PEAS.

47 WEST 28TH ST..
Madison Square. NEW* YORK.

CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

The best of each variety in
market free from mildew.

Violets,

in any quantity,
Special or Ordinary.

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The American Florist.

Feb. JO,

The ^bed TR^^aE.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

ALEXANDER RODGERS, PreS ; ALBERT MCCni,-

LonGH. Vlce-Pres.; 8. F. Willard. Wetbersfleld.
Conn.. Sec'y and Treas.

The onion set market is quiet and
prices but little changed.

Carl Cropp, of Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago, left for St. Louis on Thursday.

The past month has been a very active
one for contract growers of peas and
beans.

Last year Great Britain and Ireland
imported grass and clover seeds to the
value of 54-9,535 pounds sterling.

Visited Chicago: Frederick S. Plant,
of the Plant Seed Company, St. Louis;
J. McHutchinson, representing Aug.
Rhotert, New York.

S. Y. Haines, now in charge of the put-
ting up of the government seed orders at
Washington, will return to his home in
Minneapolis February 15.

New Hyde Park, N. Y. — Burglars blew
open the safe in the seed store of J. C.
Baylis on the night of January 31 and
secured $25 in cash and some papers.

Recent advices from France are to the
efiect that the prospects for good crops
are very favorable so far, with the excep-
tion of cabbages, which look very badly.
The plants could not be set out until
very late and a great many of them per-
ished in consequence. The weather in the
past four weeks has been very wet there.

On February 1 a co-partnership was
formed by Alex. Rennie and W. S. Pino
to conduct a general seed and horticul-
tural supply business underthe firm name
of Rennie & Pino, at Washington and
Eddy streets. Providence, R. L Mr.
Pino has for several vears been associ-
ated with Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York,
and Mr. Rennie for the past twelve years
with Hamlin Johnson & Co. and their
successors, Walter A. Potter & Co., of
Providence.

St. Lodis, Mo — This city was visited
by a 2,000.000-dollar conflagration on
February -1, four blocks of business
houses being wiped out. Among the
losers were the Schisler-Corneli Seed
Company and the Plant Seed Company.
The former's establishment was totally
destroyed and they are reported to have
lost $25,000 worth of stock but were
fully insured. The loss on building was
$15,000 but was also covered by insur-
ance. The Plant Seed Company has sent
a circular letter to the trade announcing
that their loss was wholly by water, and
that confined principally to one store.
They state that they are open for busi-
ness and prepared to fill all orders
promptly.

Carnations, ^ILs

Healthy, strong plants. Crown cool,
first crop from new house.

I'lT 100. Fir 1,000.

Flora Hill 81.86 $12.00

Freedom 1.00 il.OO

Uavbreak 1.00 9.00

Win. Scott, ex. good 1.00 8.00

Mrs. Fisher, ex. good and clean.. . 90 7.00

' Chrysanthemums, all the best commercial .and
exhibition varieties in large quantities. Write
for price. Cash from unicnowu parties. Address

JUf UAIIf ADn Russel St..
• III nUfinnUi Wobum.Mass.

Florists' Tested Flower Seeds and Bullis.

Larue ir
ASTER, Improved Victoria, mi.\ed

idipki. Oz,

Florist's Speciul Mixture

.S'-mple's True Branching, mxd.
Shell Piiil;, White and

Ri-d ill separate colors

Ampelopsis Veitchii oz. lOe, lb. 75c,

Cosmos, iiiantf of California

Cobapa Scandens

Double Daisy, choice mixed

Lobelia Crystal Palace oompacta (trie)

'&

1,25

20

.50

25

,75

10

.40

10

,30

30

2,00

2ii

1 50

Larjie trade pkl.

Mignonette Di^fiance I Best varieties .25
Machet f tor florists, .10

Nasturtium Tom Thumb, mixed, per iiz, 10c, per lb
450, per 100 lbs, $40,00.
Tall, mxd,, nz. lOo, lb. 35c, 100 lbs
" M;idame GuntiT Hybrids, pel

10c. per lb. 90c.
Smilax (new crop), per oi, 35c. per lb, $2, .50.
Tubeioses. choice dnuble Pearl, No. 1 $7.00 per 1000
—51100 I" $6,50. No, 2 13 5(1 per 1000.

Oz,

1,00

.40

oz.

JOHNSON & STOKES,

Send for Florists' Wliolesal.' Li>l,

217 & 219 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA.

FERN SPORES SOW NOW

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS

witli full

-Extra lar^e package of fresh Spores, suflicient for 3000 plants,
ciiltural directions, postpaid for $I,tO.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN, U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

ESTABLISHED 1802

T

S

SEEDS

Our Wholesale Price List of

CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS

is now reaiiy. A post-card ■will
bring it to you.

We have still on band some of our

LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS.

the finest that come to this country.
Per 1000. $10: cases of 3000 at $9 per 1000.

J.I\/I.THORBURN&CO.

(Ute of IS John Street)

36 CORTUNDT STREET. NEW YORK

Please mention the Ame> ican FU>nst 7i'/ie>/ '.vniing.

VIGK'S SEEDS

For
Florists.

ALL I10ME-GR0WN SEEDS.

h-oz. l-oz,

Vick's Daybreak, pink $1.50 $4.00

" Purity, white 2,00 6 00

Branching Comet, white 2.50 8.00

Vick's Branching, in colors,
white, pink, crimson and pur-
ple, each 25 .75

B^^Trade list, also Garden and Floral Guide now
ready. Send tor it.

James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N.Y.

Please meat tun the American Florist when ;r/ iting.

K.J.KlYK^Giieni.K.J.KUYK,

PLANTS. BULBS.

I beg to announce tliat my represcntntivfs, Mr.
H. J. GoEMANP !iud Mr. H. P. IlrtiENBoLTZ, have
started on tlieir annual trip lo ihi' Uniied .Stiites
and Canada, to solicit orders from importers of
Palms, Azaleas, Araucarias, Sweet Bays, Ficus,
etc., and Holland Bulbs.

The address of my representatives will be up to
May Ifith. care Mr. J. Tei- Kuile. 33 Broadway,
New York City.

A splendid stock for sprin«; and fall delivery is
on hand.

Gardening Under Glass

Try Walaon'a '
for

SELECT
STOCKS

,| of Tomato and ;
^.4 other seeds for i
<5 forclnpr. You I
will not be die- ;
appointed. 23 '
years" expert- !
ence behind 1
every order '
filled.

Packet
TOMATO. Sutton'8 Best of All $0.16

Lorlllard, orltrlnator'B stock 16

Mayflower, extra selected 15

Froiimore. Veltch'8 original sealed

packets 50

LETTUCE, Big Boston, extra select, ,, .16
CUCUMBER, Extra Early White

Spine, special 10

Entrllsh varieties 25

RADISH, Scarlet Ball, white tip, extra

early 10

CAULIFLOWER, Extra Early Erfurt,

special 50

MELONS, Brgllsh varieties 25

MUSHROOM SPAWN, my celebrated

"W, P '• brand, best In the world. 10 lbs.

fer SI, 00 Sample brick, postpaid, for 25e,
RHUBARB ROOTS. Myatt's Llnnxus.

$2,ri) per do/en,
CRAPE VINES, for tiraperles. .30 varieties.

l-j r,. 75 eta ; 2-yr,. *1 60 each,

Bailey's rorcing Book IX"^^

■' ** w o r b on

forcing vegetables; full InBtructiona how to
grow Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Lettuce and all
other vegetables under elaee, 226 pages. 88
Illustrations, price $1 tK). postpaid. C. J.
Pennock says: "It would have saved us
dollars and dollars If we could liave had 11 a
few years ago." Kvfry grower should possess
this book. Stamoa acceptable for small
orders. Correspondence solicited.

GEO. C. WATSON, Seedsman,

Importer and Exporter of

GR4SS and GARDEN SELDS, BULBS,

Mushroom Spawn, Raffia. Fertilizers and

Forcing ^tock.

Oflioe* salesroom, Juniper St. below Walnut,

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

mmmmffh

XXX SEEDS

VERBENA GRANDIFLORA.

Good percent aije of white.
The finest strain of Improved Giant Verbenas
yet produced; largest flowers and best colors, per
pkt.. 800 seeds, mixed colors, 50 cts.

CHINESE PRIMROSE.

Best large, single and donble. 5U0 seeds, SI. 00.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.

The choices! giant llo\v<-ring v;iri<-iii's in best
miMurt-, pkt., 200s«'<-ds, $1.00; li:ilf pkl., 50c.

PHLOX DRUM. PUMILA,

New, very dwarf, perfect beauties, excellent for
growing in pots for Spring sales. Mixed colors;
per trade pkt.. 20 els.

A pkt. of new double Early-flowering Dwarf
Vienna Carnation added to every order.

JOHN F. RUPP, Shirvmanstown, Pa.

THE HOME OF PRIMROSES.

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The American Florist.

817

fLOWER
SEEDS.

roR

PRESENT
SOWING

strictly high class, NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS
or choi<'est, most carefully si-lei-tetl siriiins, fur
jurists' use, in great Viiriei\.

PANSY. VAUGHAM'S INTERNATIONAL MIXTURE.

wbirli is Ijetter now than over. Trade pkt ,
50c.; ij oz., $1.50; '4 o/.., $3.50; oz.. $10.00.

PANSY. VAUGHAN'S GIANT MIXTURE, contnins nil
the separate colors of Triraardeau, Cassier,
Bugnot and a number of new colors. Trade
pkt.. 25c.; !b oz..60c.; >.4 oz., $1.00; OZ..W.OO;
M lb., J14.0U.

PANSY. TRIMARDEAU. mixed. Trade pkt., 10c. ;
>.4 oz.,30c-.; o/..,$1.00; '4 lb., $3.00.

PANSY.CHICAGO PARKS MIXTURE, trade pkt., 10.- ;

Jioz.,30c.; oz.. $1.00; '4 ll>., $3.00.
BROWALLIA SPECIOSA MAJOR ((;ianl Itmuallia).

Trade pkt.. 'Zh^-.
DAISY. VAUGHAN'S MtMMOTH WHITE. MAMMOTH

PINK AND MAMMUIH MIXED. Each, trade

pkt., 26c.
DAISY. Snowball and Lons-'Wlow. Each, pkt., 15c.
CENTAUREAGYMNOCARPA. Trade pkt..l0c;oz.. 40c.
CANDIDISSIMA. 1000 seeds, 25c.; oz.. ,1il.
DRACAENA INDIVISA. Oz., 30c.; lb., $2.50.
FERN SEEDS, .\dinntum. Nephrolepis, Pteris, etc.

Trade pkt., 50c.

HELIOTROPE, LEMOINE'S GIANT. Trade, pkt., 25c;
ig oz., 3.1C.

KENILWORTH IVY. Trade, pkt, 25c.

LOBELIA SPECIOSA. Trade pkt., lOc; '4 07.., 2nc.

LOBEL'A CRYSTAL PALACE COM PACTA. Trade

pkt.,2.ic.; ^4Oz..50c.
LOBELIA BEDDING QUEEN, deep blue. Pkt., 25o.

LOBELIA. SUTTON'S GEM. White, pink or blue.

Kat-h, trade, pkt., 20c.

LOBELIA. White Lady; dwarf white. Pkt., 15c.
MIGNONETTE MACHET. true. Pkt., 10c. ; oz.,40c.
" Bismarck, new, an improved Machet.

Pkt., 15c.; H oz.. 50c.

PETUNIA HYB.. BLOTCHED AND STRIPED. Trade
pkt., 10c. ; M oz., 25c.

PETUNIA, "VAUGHAN'S BEST" Mi-\ture of large-
flowering, none bettor, includes all the fringed
sorts, as well as Giants of California and other
choice strains. Trade pkt. (1000 seeds), 5Qc.;
3 pkts. for $1.25.

PETUNIA. VAUGHAN'S DOUBLE, mised, e.\tra line,
600 seeds, $1.00.

PETUNIA. DOUBLE WHITE AND DOUBLE FRINGED

WHITE, ea.h, 250 seeds. 50c.
PRIMULA FORBESI,"Baby Primrose," 500 seeds,25c.
COM PACTA, new, 500 seeds.35c.
SALVIA SPLENDENS, Clara Bedman. Pkt. 25c.

Drooping spikes. 1.4 oz. ,25c.
" " New crimson. Pkt.. 25c.

PRIMULA OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA and ROSEA,

each, trade pkt., 25c.

STOCKS, large flowerin", ten-week, white, pink,
blood red, crimson, light blue, purple, canary
yellow and extra choice mixed. Each, trade
pkt., 25c.; any 5 for $1.00.

THUNBERGIA, mised. Oz., 30c; pkt., 10c.

TORENIA FOURNIERI COMPACTA AND WHITE

WiNGS. Kach, trade pkt., 25c.
VINCA ROSEA, .\lba. Alba Pura, and mixed. Each,

trade pkt., 10c. ; oz.,60c.
VERBENA, MAMMOTH MIXED. Trade pkt., 10c. ;

!4 oz., 26c; oz., $1.00.

VERBENA, white, scarlet, striped, purple. Each,

trade pkt., lOc; i4 oz., 25c.
VERBENA, "VAUGHAN'S BEST' MIXTURE, contains

all the best colors and strains of Verbenas
that are in existence. It is one of those mixt-
ures like our International Pansy, Best
Petunias, etc., that cannot be duplicated else-
where. Trade pkt., 2.5c. ; J4 oz.,60c.: oz.,$2.00.
We allow a discount of 10 per cent on orders for
flower seeds for $2.00 and over for cash with order.
For other seeds, send for our complete Flower
Seed List, in our Book for Florists.

True Excelsior
Dwarf Pearl.

TUBEROSE BULBS !

First size, 4-6 in., per 1000, $r.0O; :100U for $20
Mammoth, 0-« inch, per 1000. $10.00.
Medium size. 3-4 inch, per 1000, *'' ^^

I, $3.75.

Fern Baills, du/en, $4.00.

New York. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. Chicago.

f LOWER SEEDS b ElORISTS

We are the Largest Growers of Flower Seeds of any Atnerican seedsmen,
both at FoRDHOOK Far.\is, where large areas of flowers are planted in the open
ground and where greenhouses and protected frames are devoted to the finest Flor-
ists' flowers, and by our contract growers in the most favorable locations of Califor-
nia and other States. Not only are all these grown under our personal inspec-
tion, but frequent visits to the leading growers of Europe, combined with the most
complete trials at Fordhook Farms, where all our strains are tested each season in
comparison with strains from other sources, enable us to know that our stocks of
choice Florists' flowers are unsurpassed. They are equaled only in a few instances
by specialists growing single varieties.

Both in Europe and America there are noted specialists growing a single variety
of flower under the most favorable conditions, and our extended trials enable us to
select the finest of these special products for our customers.

In the descriptive headings of the different flowers will be found suggestions as
to the best varieties to plant for cut-flowers and to grow for flowering and orna-
mental potted plants for retail sales. We are glad to assist our customers at any
time in the selection of the most suitable varieties for the above purposes, and shall
cheerfully answer any inquiries in this line, from the experience gained in our exten-
sive trials and familiarity with the cut-flower markets of Philadelphia and New
York. We would request, however, that such inquiries be written separately from
the order to secure prompt attention, as under our system the orders are filled at
once on receipt and the answer to questions is somewhat delayed when written in
the order.

It is hardly necessary for us to refer to the complete assortments of Sweet Peas,
Pansies, and Nasturtiums offered by us, having so long held the leading position in
these specialties. We can equally recommend our grand strains of Asters, Bal-
sams, Begonias, Cinerarias. Coleus, Cyclamen, Dianthus, Gloxinia, Heliotrope,
Hollyhock, Mignonette, Petunia, Phlox, Poppies, Chinese Primroses, Stocks,
Salvia and Verbenas, all of which are of the finest types and richest colorings, and
especially desirable for Florists' planting.

All Flower Seeds are tested thoroughly, both for vitality and trueness to type,
—just as thoroughly as are our Vegetable Seeds. There are so many "cheaply
grown" California and European Flower Seeds upon the market that some of our
prices may seem high — when for the quality, they are really moderate. Florists will
find it more profitable to pay cash for BURPEE'S SEEDS, rather than to buy
upon long credit, even at lower prices.

BIRPEE'S BLIE LIST fOR 1900.

A complete catalogue giving lowest prices possible for Florists and Market Gar-
deners mailed free upon application. It is a book of 144 pages, giving much useful
information and offering all the "Best Seeds that Grow."

W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PhMphia

CARNATION CUTTINGS.

I'er 100 Per 1000

MBS. LAWSOX $14.00 $120.00

G. H. CKAXE 5.00

AMERICA 5.00 40.00

MELBA 4.00 30.00

LESLIE PADL 4.00 30.00

GOV. GRIGGS 4.00 30.00

MRS. BRADT 4.00 35.00

FRANC KS .lOOST 2.50 20.00

EVAXSTON 2.50 20.00

.TUBILEE 2.50 '-iO.OO

VICTOR 2.00 15.00

WUri'E CLODD 2.50 20.00

Per 100 I

FLORA HILL $2.00

GOLD XDGGET 2.00

TRIDMPH 3.00

DAYBREAK 1.25

ARGYLE 1.25

ARMAZIXDY 1.25

LIZZIE McGOWAN 1.00

EVELINA 1.00

MAYOR PINGREE 1.00

WM. SCOTT 1.00

XIVEA 1.00

MORELLO 1.00

vr 100
$15.00
15.00
15.00
10.00
lO.OO
10.00
7.50
7.50
7.50
7.50
7.50
7.50

ROSE CUTTINGS.

METEOR $l.,«iO per 100

BRIDESMAID 1 .."lO per 100

BRIDE 1.50 per 100

PERLE $1 .50 per 100

GOLDEN G.\TE 2.50 per 100

C*f"Write for jirices on large lots.

All plants and cuttings sold with the express understanding that if not satisfactory

they are to be returned at once, when money will be refunded.

Special prices on large lots.

PETER REINBERG.siw^bashA^ CHICAGO.

Tuberous BeKonlae. single. Ave separate col-
ors, e-xira flue large bulbs. ^-Inch. par 100,
$2 50. Double, In separate colors K.XTRA
large ".o-lnch stock (SUPKKIOR strains) per
lOU. *5.UU. GloxloUs, flnesl strains. VEKY
large bulb?, per lUO, 13 00. Cannaa In choicest soils,
S2.UU to $8 00 per 100 for NOVELIIBS. Tuberoses
RBAUY. Asparagus Spreng-ri seed. 100 TJc; 10l)0$i;0U.
Asparagus P. Nanus .TttDBl 100*100; lOOOS'JOO
Latania Borb. 100 40c; 1000 $2 60 Pafldanus Utills. 100
$126; 1000. $10 00. Uocos Wedelllana, 100 SlUO; lOOU
17.50. Send for our NEW spring list Address
H. H. BERCER & CO., 47 Barclay St., N. Y.

CHOICE GALAX.

Green and Bronze.
SO cents per lOOO.
CHOICE LEUCOTHOE, Bronze and Ureeu, $t.75 per
1000. ' irders from cold storai^e. Cash with
ord'-r nr satisfactorv references.
W. H. Williams Bro.. Victoria. Macon Co.. N. C.

FINE
STOCK.

PANSIES.

AT LOW
PRICES.

....THE JENNINGS STRAIN....

Onn nnn ^^*^' stocky punts in com frames.
ZUUiUUU Lart^e-rtoweriiiK; superbcolors; many
are curled and fringed. 100 plants by mail, 60c.;
1000 by express, S3.50. Large plants in bud. 50c.
per 100, ex. Seed of above. 81 per pkt., $5 per oz.
100 fine Pansy blooms by mail, 50c. Seed and plants
can also be had in separate colors, 'same price.

lOOcbotce mixed <; ladloli, 50c. 100 extra large scarlet
AmaryllU bulbs, $ti Medium size. SJ per lUO. Sam*
pies aent for 10 cib. cash with okder.

E. B. JENNINGS, '"asr" Southport, Conn.

Grower of the Finest Pansies.

818

The American Florist.

Ftb. /o.

The (Nursery TRsi^e.

AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN.

W. J Peters Pres. ; D. S Laee. Vlce-Prea.;
Qkorge C. Seagkb. Rochester. N. y.. Seo'y.

The Colorado blue spruce is in great
demand.

There has been a heavy planting of
apple stocks in the west.

An international horticultural congress
will be held in Paris May 25 and 26.

L. T. Curtis, of Flint, Mich., has
enlarged the Genesee County Nurseries
by the purchase of forty adjoining acres.

J. T. Stinson has resigned his position
at the Kansas State University to become
Director of the State Fruit Experiment
Station at Mountain Grove, Mo.

The White Caryopteris.

The white form of Caryopteris Masta-
canthus mentioned in a recent issue is by
no means a novelty. I procured plants
trom a Long Island grower some three
years ago, and the same season I pro-
cured seeds from a New York seed house.
I see they still catalogue it in their seed
list. It is not so showy, nor is it likely
to prove such a favorite as the blueform;
still it is worthy of a place in every col-
lection. It commences to bloom about a
month earlier than the blue variety, and
as the season is then much warmer the
flowers do not last so long. Unfortu-
nately the severe winter of 1S98 99
killed all our plants, so that from our
experience, it is not so hardy as the blue,
which escaped with the tops being partly
killed back. John W. Duncan.

ETHEL CROCKER,

.S10 PER 100.

Per 100 Per 1000

AMERICA |5oo $40.00

G. H CRANE 600 50.00

FLORA HILL 150 1000

WHITE CLOUD 3 50 30 00

MRS. JOOST 2 50 20 00

DAYBREAK l.50 lOOO

VICTOR 1.50 12 50

BRADT 5.00 40.00

ORAPTED ROSES, LIMITED
SIPPLY.

H. P. LITTLEFIELD,

WORCESTER, MASS.

New Crop

WINTER=BLOOniNG

CARNATION SEEDS

Hand fertilized, 25c per 100. C'asb with order.

AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY, Washington, D. C.
New Yellow Chrysanthemum

WALTER MOLATSCH

Ready March 1st, 1900.

Price 50c each, $4.00 per doz., $35.00 per hundred.

Three cerliti<-:ites by * '. S. A. For sale by
OAILLEDOUZE BROS.. Flatbush, Brooklyn. N. Y.. and
H. A. MOLATSCH, 68th St., bet. 8th & 9th Avenues,

Brooklyn, N. Y.

10,000

Pin, Scarlet, Red, VThite Willow
leaved, English and Turkey, 4 to
10 feet.

100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes.

Catalogue on application. Send estimate of wants for prices.

THE WM. H. MOON, CO.. Glenwood Nurseries, MORRISVILLE. PA.

CLEMATIS PANICILATA % AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII

$40 to $70 per 1000. $35 to $50 per 1000.

\\V have the afcov in large tjuantities, 2 and 3 years old, fieliigrown.
Ox-Ei^sses et-t. s8SS per lOO; 0«al. r'rlA.^et, ^la per lOOO.

Stock for transplanting. Shrubs in large quantities cheap. Send for wholesale list,

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N. J.

TUE STORKS & HARRISON CO., Box 935 . PAINESVILLE:, OHIO.

Leadln^r Amerlcnn NurHcrj'mpn, ofrer one of the IDnut Complete AssortmeDts of

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, BULBS, ETC.

46 Years. 44 Greenhouies. 1000 Acre*. Correspondenee Solicited. Cutaloip Free.

I

^4VWl/WWWlM/WVWi^lj)^V<Wtfl^M^WWi>Wl^tf)tVVk'i^.

FRUIT and
ORNAMENTAL

SHRUBS

TREES

VINES

AND ROSES

Writ"' for prico list or send your lists of
wjints for speeiJil prices.

W. & T.SMITH CO., ^=#=v^^'
CALIFORNIA PRIVET CUTTINGS.

l-'roin ch'ii'M- iitauts. grown :il the s.^a shol-r, in a
haril\ climate, for sale. In view <>r the immense
demand for Privet, nurserymen should increase
their stoctv, and all horticulturists should raise
some of this favorite hedge plant. Send $1,25 for
(ample of luOOcultings,

ATLANTIC COAST NURSERIES.

J. H. Cornell. Prop, 606 41h Ave., Asbury Park, N. J.

FIELD-GROWN

OWN ROOT

Rose Bushes.

T'lid-r ;ind H;irdy soii-..

JAFANESS IBIS, best named sorts.

I!uy qiiii-kly and make sure of them.

The tlowland Nursery Co., Los Angeles, Cal.

THE ROLETA NURSERY CO.,

ROLETA. TENN.

We have on hand the hesl 1.4. of TREE AND SHRUB
SEtDLINGS Ihal ean be collerled.

300,000 SUGAR MAPLES. 2 to 3 ft., at $3,00 per 1000,
I'leasi' give u> a list of your wants and write
for price Jisf,

HORACE PERRY, Prop.

Plt'ase niftition iht' Aunt um/ /'^.I'l i\( ^,//f)r a » i/rtl^,

JOSEPH HEACOCK

WYNCOTE. PA.

GROWER ARECA LITESCENS,
»f KENTIA BELMOREANA,

All Sizes- — -

Please mention the Amertcan Flovist when writing.

C X CIiAJVLEJM GufA^NTEUM,

In the various colors and shades.
Plants are in healthy condition, $5.00
\ per 1Q0; $40.00 per 1000.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

WYNDMOOR,

Monlgomery Co., PA.

Money Order OtHce
Chestnut Hill. Phila.

We are now booking Import Orders
for

H. P. ROSES,

in all popular varieties, at $50.00 per
JOOO, f. o. b. Boskoop, Holland.

A^'e would be glad to give prices upon
Rhododendrons. Azalea Mollis. Clemalii.
hydrangeas, etc., upon application.

ENGLISH IVY. lcr\Jt'^^.

Just the thing for spring planting.
$4 per I00« $35 per 1000.

Bobbink & Atkins,

....RUTHERFORD, N. J.

NURSEBT AND STORAGE CELLAR AT

Carlton Hill, N. J.

m

m

m
m
m

m

m

m
m
m

CRIMSON RAMBLER,

strong plants, 3 to 4 ft »15,r0 per 100

Extra strong plants, 4 to 5 ft 18,00

Acalypha Sanderl, ll^oi^pW m

THE CONARD & JONES CO.

WEST GROVE. PA.

Please mention tlie A met ieoj/ Flnt iit zo/teti :ot iting.

ROSES, field-grown, 2 years old.
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, 2 years, strong.
CLEMATIS JACKMANNI, 2 years, XXX.
FLOWERING SHRUBS.

Send fiT our iirice-Ust giving rates upon these
and other hai'.Iy ornameotal nurserv sttK-k.

JACKSON & PERKIMS CO., »«:

AMERICAN ELMS.

8 to 10 feet, I to 1^ inch caliper.
25 Elms, 6 to 9 inch caliper, fine specimens, with
well developed heads.

Send for PnicE list.

SAMUEL Ci MOON, "°""(l!icVs^co.). pa

Several thousand strong

field grown, 2 year old

ZELIA PRADEL ROSE

plants for sale, $15.00 per JOO.

JOHN WOLF, - Savannah, Ga.

Small, thrifty, dormant plants, in 4 best kinds
to pot for spring sales. $1.00 per do/en; $8.00 per
100; free by mail or express.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III.

Please mention the American Florist when writing.

j^oo. The American Florist.

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NOVELTY

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Tulips «^"""^ Tulips

I Xl llit^Cr BEST PINK I I llitl^ I

KENNICOTT BROS. CO

C^ If you get them from us you get the Chicago market price; ^

on Cut Flowers it's the same. g.

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SOME OF THE LEADERS FOR 1900. |

g CERISE QUEEN-$2.50 per 100. $20 per looo. §

C G. H. CRANE— Bright scarlet, early and continuous O

.2 'bloomer. A most satisfactory variety. $6.00

15 per 100, $50.00 per 1000.

% MRS. GEO. M. BRADT-White striped scarlet-noth- |

U ing to equal it. $5 per 100, $40 per 1000. g>

^ V^HIJE CLOUD— A white variety of true merit. $4.00 q_

*§ per 100, $30.00 per 1000.

-J- MAGEO— Deep crimson, very free. $600 per 100, JJ

^ $50 per 1000. g-

w GOMEZ^Crimson, lighter in color than Maceo. $5 .^

-.- per 100, $40 per 1000. <^

W GLACIER— Pure white, medium height, early and re

< free. $6 per 100, $50 per 1000. ^
^ AMERICA Scarlet, an excellent variety. $5 per g
DQ 100, $40 per 1000. ^

< GOLD NUGGET- Yellow, best in its class. M per g
Q 100, $30 per 1000

W

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Address all mail or tele-

Wholesale Cut Flowers,

grams to the firm to , . o* c^mokctx

insure prompt attention. 42-44 RandOlpIl St., lllllAUU.

820

The American Florist.

Feb. 10,

Our pasTiMEs

AnnouncementB 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.

A Dinner at Poughkeepsie.

The annual dinner of the Dutchess
County Horticultural Society, on Wed-
nesday evening, was an unqualified suc-
cess. Over fifty were present, including
the mayor and other prominent citizens.
Messrs O'Mara, Henshaw, Weathered,
Sheridan, Ward, Donlan and Stewart
came up from New York. Richard Con-
nell acted as toastmaster, but there was
no prearranged programme. The repast
was excellent and the music good.
Numerous generous premiums were
pledged tor the next exhibition.

At New York.

Theo. Roehrs has been elected chairman
and Chas. Schenck secretary of the local
committee on the tournament to take
place next August. E. Schultheis, Wm.
Elliott and Emil Steffens are the special
committee on the proposed shooting con-
test. Mr. McKnight, of Jersey City, has
oflered the use of his meadow for the
shooters

The following scores were made on the
Fifty-seventh street alleys last Monday
evening:

Player 1st 2d 3d Player 1st 2d 3d

MiMidii... .122 12.T 118 0-Ma"rn....I46 17H 157

Traeudl.v...ll4 129 ll 2 Sii-brechf . Ififi 148 lOH

Uing 158 163 164 Sh;iw 182 131 123

Hums 125 120 133 HafluT 1,57 147 102

Doiilan.... 122 143 131 Ta.vlor 76 91

The first contest in the tournament
between New York, Flatbush and Hud-
son County was a victory for Flatbush
at West Hoboken on Wednesday evening.
There was huge enjoyment and a hospita-
ble supper was served. The next games
will be rolled on New York alleys at
three o'clock on next Wednesday after-
noon.

At Philadelphia.

The national tournament is now on
and there will be a great struggle to get
on the team. President Harris is
making great strides in that direction
and it would not surprise us the least
whit if he should "make" the team and
put up another St. Louis score of 240 or
even better. His average for three
games a day or so ago was nearly 170.
If this pace is kept he will soon be scratch
man. David, the son of William, of
Buffalo, is cutting great swathes on the
alleys and is preparing himself in great
style for next summer's contest. Our
first team defeated the strong college
team of the U. of P. last week by over 500
pins. Snowed 'em under, as it were.
Below are the averages for the last three
months for the first twenty-five mem-
bers:
Hamilton 167 Smith .

Moss 158

Connor 157

Baker....
(J. Criiig .

Johnston 156 Gibsou

Hrown 1,52

Lutz

Wcstuolt 148 .Sloiii-ham

Walker 146

Starr 146

Moore 1 43

Anderson
Archer. . .
Harr s 140

<;i>ebel 13il

llallmvell.

VValsoii...

Hurioii

142 Fallon....
141 Lonsdali'. .

Laiiil)

.139
.137
.132
.131

.126
. 126
.124
123
119
.113
, IU9

CLAIMING M [ARTn.

A local house in the Cut Flower commission business has acquired (he habit of
claiming everything in sight, as instanced in a recent advertisement of theirs in which
they say: "We claim to be the oldest, most reliable and largest dealers in Cut Flowers
in Chicago, and we can prove it."

Now we take exception to these claims of theirs; they are too broad and strong.
There are several thoroughly reliable dealers in Cut Flowers in Chicago; we are one
of them, our record proves it. If the claimant in question is MORE reliable than any
other house here, we should like to have them prove it — as they say they can do.

Again, but a matter of no vital interest to us, they say that they are the "largest
dealers in Cut Flowers in Chicago." We do not claim to be this; we probably are not
even the largest commissi n dealers in Cut Flowers in Chicago; however, while they
have their proofs handy, they might also prove this claim, as they say they can do.

They also claim to be i he "oldest" dealers in Cut Flowers in Chicago. We do
not consider them to hi so: we certainly are not and we think another firm to be.
They might also produce "proof" to suppoit this claim.

Incidentally let us remark that we are wholesaling Cut Flowers on a commission
basis, that our stocks are as good as any other firm's here, that we ship at current
market rates, that we do not "scalp," that we are building up a rapidly growing
business by close attention and honest effort, and that we CHALLENGE ANY
FIRM in the Cut Flower business in Chicago to "prove" that they are more "reliable"
than we are.

E C. AMLING.

32-34-36 Randolph St.,

g WALTER S. HEFFRON. MoR. .••CHIGAGOj ILL.

5 1 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO,

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS.

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES

AMERICAN BEAUTY

Wholesale Dealer in
Cut flowers.

stem per doz.,

METEOR
BRIDESMAID.

BRIDE

PERI.E

CARNATIONS.

per 100 $5.00 to 10 00
6.00 to 8.00
6 00 to 8.00
4.00 to 6.00
2.00 to 3.00
4.00

Quotations subject to change without notice.

Fancy..
All other stock at lowest market prices.

K.

GENESEE.

The Best Commercial White to Date.
$:;.00 per 100; ,$25.00 piT 1000.

JOHN VAN DER WAL.

1730 W. 107th St.. Station 48. CHICAGO. ILL.

CARNATIONS.

strong and well-rooted cuttlnt;a ready now of the

following varleUes; Per 100. Per 1000.

Eldorado «l.25 {10 DO

Scott 1.25 10 00

Mccowan 1.25 10.00

Portia 1.25 10.00

Ivory and Silver Spray 1 00 ii.UO

Aim) tine Lady H. Campbell, rooted

runners T;>

JOS. RENARD, Unionville, Chester Co., Pa.

REX BEGONIAS ^

8000 fine plants out of cuttin;^ l)ench 'ir.

500 2 and 2^4-in. stron-.: plants, tine nc

.'»00 liVj-in., stronj; plants, leaves dama-ied.'Jc.

JOHN C. tNGLEnORN, Galion. 0.

Successor to Fisher iV Son.

^^Cash with Okdek, 1'lbase.

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I BAY TREES

I AZALEAS

I AGAGIAS

I FERNS I

I ROUS I

I PALMS. I

I Begonia Gloire de Lorraine f

I EDGAR, I

i Writ. f..nri ■- WAVERIEY, MASS. 1
Kttlll'"""""""""""""""'""'""""^

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The American Florist.

821

Azaleas....
for Easter

Although our stock of Azaleas this season
is larger than ever, we strongly recommend
early orders. Many of our customers were
disappointed last year in not being able to
procure stock several weeks before Easter,
and we have taken more than ordinary pre-
cautions to prevent a repetition of this the coming season, but all
indications are that the demand this year will be greater than ever,
besides this the plants can be transported with so much greater satis-
faction while they are still in a semi-dormant condition, that this
point alone should be sufficient to induce early orders, for no matter
how carefully packed, the plants are certain to receive some check
when turned out of poti after the buds have developed, and we
assume no responsibility for injuries arising from late shipments.
We can still supply full assortments in the following sizes:

In. diam. Per doz. PerlOO.

5-in. pots, nice bushy crowns, 10 to 12 $5.00 $40.00

5 and 6 " " " 12 " 14 6.00 50 00

6 and 7 " " " 13 " 15 9.00 70.00

7 " " " 15 " 17 12.00 100.00

Also a grand lot of specimen plants of Mad. Van der Cruysen
of exceptionally good value at jSl.50, $2.00, $2,50, $3.00 and $5.00
each.

HENRY A. DREER

714 Chestnut St.,
I PHILADELPHIA, PENN.

GENEVIEVE LORD.

THE peer of any light pink Carnation ever offered to the trade. A commercial triumph. Its beautiful color, large
size and its matcUess length and stiffness of stem make it, beyond a doubt, the queen of its class. There is nothing
like it. We offer it to the commercial groiver as a money getter of the first magnitude.

As an exhibition flower, it ranks high. It will take care of itself in its class. It has carried off the highest honors
wherever shown. The blooms are now being sold in the most critical market and bringing highest prices. It will not
be over-propagated. Our book will close as soon as the limit is reached. Order early and be sure.

$75 00 per 1000, $10.00 per 100, $2 00 per doz.

^^Pleaae Note: Stock for delivery Drier to March 15th.
id going fast. DonU delay.

sold. Are now booking orders for that date and later

Send for complete description of above. Also MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON, OLYMPIA, THE MARQUIS,
ETHEL CROCKER, JAS. WHITCOMB RILEY, CHICAGO and ESTELLE, at introducers' prices.

H. Weber & Sons,

OAKLAND,
MD.

I»l»3.1«. 100

Mrs. Frances Joost $2.50 i

Mrs. James Dean 2.50

Cerise Quf en 2.00

Mrs. McBurney 1.50

Gov. Griggs 2.00

Hector 3.00

Albertinl 1.50

Wm. Scott 1.00

Dorothy Sweet 3.00

Victor 2.00

New Yorli 2.0O

\

1000

co.oo

20.00
15.00
12.00
15.00
25.00
12 00
7.50
25.00
1.5.00
15.00

I-'

Daybreal<, It. pink

Painted Ladv, cerise. . .

John Young

White Cloud

Alaska

Genesee

Mary Wood

Evelina

Flora Hill

McGowan

100

$l.rl5

1.50

J3.00
3.50
1.50
2.00
3.00

1.50
1.00

1000

$10.00

12.00

(25.00
25.00
12.00
15.00
25.00
10.00
12.00
7.50

American Beauties.

Brides

Maids

Meteors

h:o»BS.

1000

100

.$3.00 $25.00

. 1.50 12.50

. 1.50 12.50

. 1.50 12.50

t(

Doz. 100 1000

Mrs. Lawson $3.00 $14.00 $120.00

olvnipia 2.00 12.00 100.00

ICtli.-I Crocker 1.50 10.00 75.00

lieni-vieve Lord 2.00 10.00 75.00

l.'hicaso 1.50 7.50 60.00

Marquis L.'iO 10.00 75 00

Sodnet;. 100 1000

G. H. Crane $6.00 $.50.00

Ponia 1.50 12.00

America 4.00 35.00

Jubilee 2.00 15.00

Bon Ton 2.00 15.00

Cx*ln:i.sO«n.

Gen. Maceo $6.00 $50.00

Gen. Gomez 6.00 .50.00

Evanston 2.00 16.00

"Veirieei^teca.lOO lOOO

Mrs. Bradt $4.00 $35.00

Psyche 1.50 12.00

Arraazindy 1.50 10 00

Eldorado 2.00 15.00

Sandusky 3.00 25.00

Gold Xugget $2.50 $20.00

Gov. Pingfee 1.50 12.00

Argyle $1.50 $12.00

LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS,

JAMESTOWN,
H. Y.

TO CLOSE OUT

for want of room, the

following plants, ready

Pots. Per 100. Per M.

400 Phoenix Reclinata 4-in.

$8.00

1000 " " 2-in.

5.00

45.00

5000 Pteris Tremula "

2.50

20.00

2000 " Ensifolia •'

2.50

20.00

2000 " Serrulata Max... "

"

3000 " Longifolia "

"

2000 " Serrulata "

"

"

2000 " " CompactaKana"

3.00

25.00

1000 " Ouvrardii "

2.50

20.00

1500 Nephrolepis Bostoniensis.214-in

5.00

40.00

2000 " Cordata Compacta "

4.00

35.00

2000 " Exaltata "

4.00

a5.oo

Would exchange for 500 Adiantum Cuneatum.

CASH WITH ORDER.

THE E. HIPPARD CO., Youngstown. 0.
Please mention the American Florist.

100,000 Well-Rooted

CARNATION CUTTINGS.

Strictly flrst-cbiss ■^tock from our own ^'reen-
houses. Wm. Scott. Edith Foster, Daybreak. Free-
dom, McGowan, Wellesley. Robin Hood, Zampa. Nivea.
Alba Superba. $1.00 I'er 100.

Mrs. Frances Jooat, S2.50 per 100
Flora Hill, - - $1.50 per ICO
Special prices on large lots, or orders booked
now for future delivery from sand or soil.

N. F. McCarthy & co.,

84 Hawley Street,

BOSTON, MASS.

Let the advertiser know that you take
the Florist. Then he'll know how he
came to get your order.

Mrs. Th08. W. Law- Gomez, dark red t5 00

D BOn, pink $14.00 Mrs. F. J oost, pink.. 2 60

Kthel Crocker, pink.. 10.00 Triumph, nne pink.. 1.60
The Marquis, plDk ... 10(10 Daybreak, shell pk. 100
Genevieve Lord, pink 10 UO Flora Hill, white. .. 3 OO

Olympla, variegated. 12.(10 White Cloud 360

G. H, Crane, scarlet.. 5.50 Mary Wood, fine

America, scarlet 4 00 white 3 0O

Melba, IlKht pink 3 50 Jubilee, scarlet 1,50

Mrs. G. Bradt, var 5.00 Wm. Scott, pink 100

Glacier, white, line. .. 4.00 Lizzie McGowan 100

Gen. Maceo, best crimson $5.00 per lOO

Mrs. Jas. Dean, fine pink 3()0 per 100

Nephrolepis, Cordata Compacta. 2^.^ Inch, (4 00 per 100,
8 and 10 Inch, fine, J12.00 per doz.

Cash please. CARL HAGENBURGER. West Mentor, 0.

DDIMOnVCC from 3and 3i4-in. pots,
rnininUOLOi 75c. perdoz., SSiOO per 100.

ALTERNANTHERA. S4.00 per 1000.

El DaU/linnC wholesale Florist,
. I. HOnilliyS, QUAKERTOWN, PA.

822

The American Florist.

Feb. ro

Nahant, Mass.

Those who have never visited Thomas
Roland should see in their mind's eye a
small tract ot land far out to sea, con-
nected with the mainland only by a
thread-like roadway, and with the cease-
less waves beating upon the rock-bound
coast; such is Nahant, the home of Roland,
whom everybody in the Boston market
knows and likes. Paying a recent call, I
found him taking every advantage of the
mild weather to complete two houses
which will bring his range of glass up to
about 20,000 feet. The establishment is
mainly devoted to carnations and violets
and the latter are without exception the
finest I have seen this season. Marie
Louise is grown for quality, Campbell
for quantity and Princess of Wales for
single. The principal varieties of carna-
tions are White Cloud, Mrs. Bradt,
Daybreak, Frances Joost, Eldorado,
New York, Mrs. Jas. Dean, Scott and
last, but grandest of all, G. H. Crane; as
grown here it is certainly the best scarlet
to date and a splendid keeper. White
Cloud and Eldorado are fitting compan-
ions lor Crane here but Mesdames Bradt
and Joost do not stand up as well,
although they are fine. Daybreak, I
must say seems to be going backward.
Nenr York is rather pleasing but every-
where I notice that the edges of the pet-
als have a bleached out appearance.

Tap.

DIELYTRA SPECTA8ILIS Ivr 100 Per 1000

♦ (ISloeding Heart), good roots *i;7.00 $00.00

♦ *Note my low rate on this

♦ fine, old-fashioned plant

♦ now so scarce— don't miss
W thischanc*'.

♦ CLEMATIS JACKMANNI. two

♦ year, from pots 25.00

♦ VA"LLEY. 3 year pips, extra

♦ selected, true Berlin 1.50 13.00

♦ LILIUM HUMBOLDTI, lieavy

♦ bulbs of this beautiful and

♦ rare lilv 17.00

♦ PAEONY. Francois OrfcRal. llie

♦ he.st crimson for cuttinj^. .. . 8.50

: FEATHERED HYACINTH, or ♦
Purple Mist, (Muscari) . . . . 1.00 ♦

♦ SPANISH IRIS. VVm. III. and ♦

♦ British Queen 1.00 ♦

♦ GEO. C.WATSON, Seedsman, *

^ Importer and Kxporier of

♦ GRASS AND GARDEN SEEDS, BILBS,

^ Mushroom Spawn,

^ Raffia, Fertilizers and Forcing Stock.

♦ Office & Salesroom. Juniper St.. below Walnut,

♦ PHILADELPHIA. PA. t
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

SPECIALTIES ~

■tOSESi from 3-lnoh pots.

CARNATIONS, foi all deliver;.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.
Prloeslow. Send for Ust. VIOLETS.

WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKIL.L. N. Y.

^■^"^

p[Ry

A New
Pure Glistening Wliite

CARNATION

^^

Well Tested,

Has Proved a Great

Success
Wherever Grown.

It is a strong grower, with long, stiff stems, large size, fine form and sub-
stance; fragrant, perfect calyx; never bursts, long keeper, blooms very freely
and without cropping from October on.

Rooted Cuttings now ready, $1.50 per Ooz., $10 per 100,
$75 per 1,000. Cash with Order.

r. B. TINKER, Peru, Indiana.

Carnation Cuttings!

Per 100

G. n. CR.\NE $5.00

MRS. BRADT 4.00

WHITE CLOUD 2.50

MRS. JOOST 2.50

TRIUMPH 2.50

EVANSTON 2.50

GOLD NUGGET 2.00

JIRS. McBURNEY 2,00

JUBILEE 2,00

FLORA HILL [.125

Por 1000

$20.00
20.00
20,00
20.00
15,00
15.00
15.00
10.00

Per 100

D AYBREA K $1,25

ARGYLE 1,25

ARMAZINDY 1.25

McGOWAN 1.00

EVELINA 1.00

MAYOR PINGREE 1.00

PAINTED LADY 1.00

WM. SCOTT 1,00

TIDAL WAVE 1,00

MORELLO 1,00

Per 1000
$10.00
10.00
10,00
7,50
7.50
7. .50
7.50
7.50
7.50
7.50

ROSE CUTTINGS.

AMERICAN BEAUTY per 100, $3.00; per 1000. $25,00.

Pit 100 Per 1000

LA FRANCE $2.00 $17.,50

PERIiE 1,50 12,50

METEOR 1,50 12.50

Per 100 Per 1000

BRIDE $1 .50 $12.60

BRIDESMAID 1.50 12.50

All rooted cuttings sold under the condition that, if not satisf-ictory, they are to be returned
at once and money will be refunded,

GEORGE REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago.

^mtiiiiiimiiiiiitiiuitiiiuiiiuttiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiumiiuiiimtimmiimmiiiitiiitiiauie
pTUpi Absolutely the BEST PINK CARNATION

I I 1 1 1 I ^ver offered the trade.

CROCKER

A fact fully borne out by its record, beiii;,' equally good
vith Craig, Hill aud myself (an assurance that it is not a
success in one soil and a failure in another). By its haviut;;
been shown at the flower shows and clubs since early in

September (an assurance that it is not a t^tood late carnation £

but an all season variety). In color, size, fragrance p

and stem it is just what the *'storenien" want. In habit, p

constitution and freedom of bloom it is just what the grower p

3 w'ants. It produces more flowers to the square foot than any other known variety, and is never fc

2 out of crop from September to July. Witli 18.000 stock plants to work from there is no danger F

3 of it being overpropagated, and all orders entrusted to me will be filled with cuttings selected F
3 from the plants and the order filled by myself, thus doubly assuring good stock. Honest p
3 sample blooms furnished, pn-paid, at $1.00 per dozen— amount deducted from all orders for 100 or F
3 over. Up to date, every sample, .-x.-i-pting one, out of several hundred sent, has brought an order. F
3 Price per 100. SlO^per 25. $2.50: per 1000. $75; per 250, $18.75. HERR'S PANSIES. good little F

3 I'rice list of standard vars! ni*dy now! ALBERT Mi HEnR, LSnCdStGrf P3i g

jffmmnmmnmTtmTmnnTmTmmmTTmmnnTTnTTTmnTTTmnTTmmTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTm

jgoo.

The American Florist.

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CARNATIONS.

i^S ^* (J* t^* tt^

LARGE

STOCK OF

STRONG

ROOTED

CUTTINGS

NOW

READY.

G. H. Crane, Morning
Glory, Maceo, Glacier,
Gomez, America, Red Mrs.
Bradt (or Chicago), Mary
Wood and other good stand-
ard sorts.

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt for
March Delivery — all the
early stock sold.

nVE 1900 NOVELTIES.

Mrs. Thos. Lawson, Ethel Crocker, The
Marquis, Olympia and Genevieve Lord. At
introductory prices. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^

We make a s -ecialty of rooted cuttings,
and have three houses of stock growing for
that purpose only, ^ ^ ^ ^ ^

Send for
Descriptive Price List.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.,

LAFAYETTE. IND.

100,000 R. C"No Discount.

GARNATI0NS;^1

Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson, pink J14.00

Ethel Crocker, " lo.oo

Olympia, variegated 12 00

The Marquis, pink 10.00

Genevieve Lord, pink lo.oo

G. H. Crane, scarlet 5.oo

America, scarlet 4.00

Melba, light pink 3.00

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt, variegated 3.00

Glacier, white 3.00

Maud Adams, dark pink 3.00

Gomez, dark red 4.00

Mrs. F. Joost, pink 2.50

Gold Nugget, yellow 3.00

Argyle, pink 1.50

Triumph, " i.50

Daybreak, shell pink i.oo

Empress, dark red i.OO

Flora Hill, white 1.25

White Cloud, " 2 5o

Mary Wood, fine white 3.00

Jubilee, scarlet 1.25

Psyche, variegated i.OO

Morello, dark scarlet i.OO

Wm. Scott, pink 1.00

Lizzie McGowan i.co

5 cuttings at 100 rates.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., T^

Garnaiions. ^^

SEND FOR PRICES.

ALL THE NEW AND STANDARD
VARIETIES.

Geo. Hancock & Son. Grand Haven. Mich.

PANSIES g'ATs]N"o

GOOD PLANTS by express $2.50
per 500; $4.00 per 1000. SEED as

usu;l!.

C. SOLTAU &. CO..

99 Grant Ave., JERSEY CITY. N, J

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦*

^ CHICAGO CARNATION CO.,

The Great »-M Only Carnation Specialists |

CUTTINGS NOW READY.

Genevieve Lord, the peer ot any lijilit pink Per Doz. Per 100 Per 1000.

carnation ever offered $,-2.00 $10.00 $7.5.00

Chicago, scarlet Bradt 1..50 7. SO 60.00

Mrs. Lawson, cerise pink 3.00 14.00 120.00

Olympia, variejiated 2.00 rJ 00 100.00

Ethel Crocker, pink 1.50 10.00 75.00

Blooms.

4c each.
4c '■

Frances Joost. pink

Mrs. Jas. Dean, pink S.50

John Young, "hite S..50

White Cloud, white 4.00

Mrs Bradt, variegati'd... 5.00

Gen. Maceo, crimson 6 00

Gen. Gomez, crimson 6.00

G. H. Crane, scarlet 6 00

Gold Nugget, yellow 2..50

Per 100 Per 1000 Blooms

$2.i50 S-20.00 3c each

20.00 4c "

20.00 4c "

30.00 4c ■'

40.00 4c "

.50,00 4c '■

.50.00 4c •■

.50.00 4c ■■

20.00 4c •■

Argyle, carmine

Jubilee, scarlet

Armazindy, variegated

Evelina, white

New York, deep pink

$2. .50
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00

Wm. Scott, pink 2.00

Victor, pink 2.00

Daybreak, light pink 2.00

Flora Hill, white 2.00

Per 100 Per 1000 Blooms

$20.00
15.00
1.5.00
15.00
1.5.00
15.00
15.00
1.5.00
15.00

4e each
4c

3c

♦ CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Greenhouses and Address, JOLIET, ILL.

?♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦?

CARNATION CUTTINGS,

New Varieties.

Per doz. I^er 100.

Chicago, Red Mrs, liradt,, .,$1,50 $7,50

Ethel Crocker LF'O 10,00

Marquis 2,00 10,00

Mrs. Thos, W, Lawson 3.00 14.00

Olvmpia 2.00 12.00

Genevieve Lord 2,00 10,00

Estelle, grand scarlet 2.00 10,00

Per 1000,
$ 60.00
75.00
75.00
120.00
100.00
75.00
75.00

rip|-ipt*'il I \g.\ i;^~Our cuttings have been transplanted into soil, and are far superior
va^ll^l di I-..101.* to sand cuttings partly rooted quoted at "bargain" prices.

100 1000

G, H.Crane Jfi.OO $50.00

General Gomez .5.00 40.00

General Maceo ■..,, 5.00 40.00

Mrs. Frances Joost 3.00 2.5.C0

Mrs. G, M, Bradt .5.00 40.00

WhiteCloud 3.00 2.5,00

Glacier 6.00 .50.00

Cerise Queen 3.00 25.00

Mrs. Jas. Dean 3.00 25,00

100

Flora Hill $2.50

America 6.00

Melba 5.00

Maud .Vdams .5,00

Gold Nugget 3,00

Jubilee 3,00

Daybreak 2,00

Tidal Wave 2,00

Lizzie McGowan 1,50

1000
$-!0,00
50.00
40.00
40,00
25.00
20.00
18.00
15,00
12.00

SURPLUS— 1000 single white and pink PRIMROSES, strong, 3-inch pots,
wi $2.50 per 100, while they last.

CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york

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The Red Carnation. A Sport from Tidal Wave.

We know there have been many red sports from Tidal Wave, but
we claim that this one is the peer of its class.

We have grown it for three years, and under the careful selection
of our foreman, Mr. Mack Richmond, it has improved each year.

It is not the only red, nor is it the largest, but it will outbloom
any carnation ever grown by us, and we have grown a few.

The flowers are borne upon strong, stiff stems, never bursting,
entirely free from rust and a splendid grower. Come and see it
growing—it may astonish you.

NOW READY; $6 per 100, $50 per 1000.
BROS.,

HALLIDAV

11 East Baltimore Street,

BALTIMORE, MD.

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CINCINNATI

IS HEADQUARTERS FOR

CARNATION CUTTINGS.

We have them in both
Quality and Quantity.

200,000 in sand and soil to back up what we say.
Send a list of your wants and let me price it.

WM. MURPHY, Carnation Specialist, -

WHOLESALE LIST READY.

- Station F, Cincinnati, 0.

824

The American Florist.

Feb. lo

Syracuse, N. Y.

On a recent Saturday evening a party
of florists from Syracuse visited Utica
and was entertained by Utica florists.
An elaborate collation was served,
and toasts were responded to by many
of those present. Later in the evening
the Syracusans and their hosts engaged
in a bowling contest at the Maenner-
chor alleys. After a close and exciting
game the Uticans won by a small
margin. Those present from Syracuse
were R. H. C. Bard, David Camp-
bell, George Ham, Richard Davis, Charles
A. Fox, W. B. Dow, Joseph HuUer, Henry
Burt and Charles Smiley. The Utica flo-
rists will visit this citv in the near futurr .

Fort Waynf, Ind. — Alice M. and Clara
Flick have invested $4-, 000 in a lot
adjoining their recent purchase and upon
which they propose to shortly erect a
building for their florist business.

,diM"GflTBIRD"

\V;is the excbimation of one of tht- Itfst ^'rowers
ia the west when he discovered this sport, four
years ago. Hy care''ully handliui: it, ami not
over-propagating it. we are now able to offer to
the trade a clean, liealthy stock 'if the bfst

Red Carnation

On the market, for both grower and retailer. Not
quite as large as Crane or Jubilee, but an int«*nse
red, on long, stiff stems, averaging Sixty-five
Blooms t'j the plant. Received honorable men-
tion at the (.'arnation show in Chifja^o .lunuary
19. Rooted Cuttiugs, $2.50 per 100: 2-in. pols,
^.50 per 100.

LAKE GENEVA FLORAL CO.,

LAKE GENEVA, WIS.

Phax vuntwn the Ameiicau Flmnl '.thru n-iiling.

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS now ready of White
Cloud, Jubilee, Gold Nugget, Pingree,
Flora Hill, Evelina and other standard
sorts. Fine stock. Write for prices.

CRABB & HUNTER. Grand Rapids, Mich.

ROOTED CUTTINGS OF NEW AND
STANDARD

CARNATIONS

Si:nd fok Prick List.

WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa.

Following ROSES

in 2 and 2%-mch pots, now ready to ship.
Perles, Woottons, Kaiserins, Maids, Beauties.

Those ill ■.'^2-'"- h;ive be<-ii ^lli^l<■^l Ironi

'2s :iiid are nlmut r'':uly for 3s.

A spi-cijil ill BOSTON FERNS in -"i-iii. P"is. Wriir

GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III.

GIVE US LIBERTY!

will be the cry when the plants are
all sold. Order at once.

Robert Scott & Son,

SHARON HILL, DeL Co.. PA.

Edward B. Jackson,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only.

In any quantity, tor the least money.

STAMFORD. - CONN.

THE NEW PINK CARNATION

'Irs. Bertram Lippincott."

(1 iriginuted :iii<i lil■o^\ ii lor I lit- jiiist four years by Jolui Kuhii. Philadelphia. Pa )
Tiie mere fact lliat this variety is across between "Daybreak" and "Scott" is a sutlieieiit
■guarantee and should rei^onimeiid it lo every grower thouvrhout tlie land as the only carnation

that will be sure to \ ield ;jood ret urns. Its pr-ditrree, however, thouu'h much ill its fa\ or, is by no

means its stroiiL'est point or reeommenilation. "Mrs. Bertram Lippincott" is possessed of
many good points of its own and is beins: introduced upon its own merits. The meritorious

points ill its favi-'r are:

19t FORM. The very acme of perfection.
Kull, well rounded, and double, with a
i-alvx that lii;ver bursts.

3d SIZE. StoSH inches in ordiiiarj soil—
with chemical fertilixers this size can
still lie increased.

2d, COLOR. .\ soft, rich piiil--, a shade
dark'T than Diivhreak a col.ir that

•lakes" or sells

It sifjlit.

l)a> break type, averag-

5 th. HABIT. Exceptionally sTong and
healthy. Has iievi-r been known to be a
victim to rust or aii\' other disease.

6th. KEEPIMO QUALITIES. No other
carnation can surpass it in this resjiect.

7th ITS STRONGEST POINT. It crops

' from the time it is housed until it is

thrown out. No "between season," no

"let u\\" 111 a word, it is the carnation

\ oil want to trrow.

4th. STRM. Of the Davlil
iiitr from 2 to 2V4 leet.

We control the u hole slock of this valuable carnation. Orders will be filled in sirici
rotation as booked.

PRICES: $2.00 per Doz.; $10.00 per 100; 25 and over at 100 rates; $75.00
per 1000; 250 and over at 1000 rates.

PLEASE LOOK FOK EXHIBIT OF CUT BLOOMS AT THE BUFFALO
CARNATION SHOW. FEBRUARY 15th and 16th.

Henry T. Michell,
Fred. J. Michell,

SEEDS

HENRY F. MICHELL,

PLANTS, ETC. 1018 MdvUtt St., Philadelphia.

Send for our Wholesale Catalogue of Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies.

ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS

Our Carnation Cuttings are made from selected slock and are guaranteed

tree from disease, and first-class in every particular. Prices

are as low as good stock can be produced for.

MRS. THOS, W. LAWSON. Cerise

Olvmpia, vari-'^aifd

Ethel Crocker, pink

Genevieve Lord, liahi pink

Chicago, Red Ifradt

Per 100

Gen. Maceo, erimson $fi.00

(ien. Gomez, crimson 6.00

G. H. Crane, scarlet 6 00

.'Vmerica. scarlet .'i.OO

Mrs. G. M. ISradt. variesrated .5 00

While Cloud, white 4.00

F.vaiistoii. deep pink 2.50

Mrs. Frances Joe si, pink 2.50

Mrs. .lames Dean, pink 2.50

Gold Nust:el. yellow 2..'i0

.lohii Young, white 2.50

.lubilei-, scarlet 2.00

Pink

Per doz.
...J3,00
... 2.00
... 1,50
... 2.00
... 1,50

Per 100

$14.00

12.00

10,00

10,00

7.50

Per 1000

$120,00

100,00

75,00
75,00
00,00

■r 1000 1

$60.00

.50.00 1

50,00

40.00 '

40,00

30.00

20,00

20.00

20.00

20 00

20 00

15.00

Per 100 Per 1000

New York, d.-eppink $2,00 $15.00

Victor.pink 2,00 15.00

Flora Hill, white 2.00 15.00

Triumph, pink 2,00 15,00

Arsyle, pink 1,25 10,00

Armaziiidv, variegated 1.25 10.00

Davbreak,' liiiht pink 1,25 10,00

Evelina, white 1.00 7.50

Lizzie RIeGowan, white 1.00 7.50

Wm. Scott, pink 1.00 7,50

Portia. red 1,00 7,50

HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., MiLWiUKEE, wis.

Golden Gate Rose

WINS THE LEAD.

As the largest growers of this
rose in the world we offer two-
eyed ROOTED CUTTINGS at
$2.50 per 100 by mail and we
pay the postage. Large con-
tracts solicited

Send for circular..

AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY, Washington, D. C.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Stron^•, heal-
thy y o u II K
plants of LILLIAN E. BIRD. $-',50 per hundred,
Giaiil .Vlvssuni, irrowii oul doors, 75c per 100,

BEACH NURSERY, 2310 Ave. Q, Oalveston.Tex.

THE BOSTON FERN

A SPECIALTY.

Only orders booked at $8.00 per 100,

$40.00 per 1000.
L H. FOSTER. 4B King St.. DORCHESTER. MASS.

I®- OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1900 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU -®|
PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS.*

tgoo.

The American Florist.

826

FOR
1900.

HIBISCUS PEACHBLOW.

This is oue of the finest Dhxnt novelties
offered in recent years. The flowers aVe
double and from 4 to 5 inches in diameter.
Color a clear, rich pink with a small, deep
crimson center, an entirely new and most
beautiful shade. ^V^-inch pot plants, per
do/.'Ti, $1,50: per lOll, $10.00. Marcti.

AGERATUW STELLA GURNEY.

The finest of all Atjeratums, planted outside
attains height of 6 to 8 inches, bushy, com-
pact growth, early and continuous bloomer
throughout the entire summer. Color is the
deepest blue. Admired by ail who saw it at
our greenhousi.^s. Per dozen. $1.25; per 100,

$H.OO. March.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

CHICAGO.
NEWYORK.

Do jou want 80iue tlue novelties, or are the older,
well-tested ones i;nod Hnough ' I have both My dahl-
ias have never failed to take the highest honors,
national or h'ca! Am also beadquirters for Cannas,
Gladioli, and Pa-jnles. Write for catalogue and
price list yy yy WILMORE, Dahlia Specialist,

Box 383. Denver, i:olu.

Mea^e mention the Atnerican Florist when waiting.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

Palms # Ferns.

Fine, clean, home grown stock, ^rown cool.
Give us a trial and be convinced.

Write tor Price List. j. g. HEISS.

The Exotic Nurseries. DAYTON, OHIO.

Please jfiention the A meticati Florist when zvt liing.

FLORISTS' ORCHIDS

The Finest and Lar^-'cst Stock

in llie world.

CAIinFD ST. AlBAKS, ENGLAND and
O/IIIIILK BRUGES, BELGIUM.

Send for List of Commercial Varieties.

A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St , N. Y.

Please mention the A inerican Florist when 'anitins.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERIi;:;^,S^

illto4-iurli pol-, iiXM p'-l- lUO.

PRIMULA OBCONICA HYBRIDA v..

choici-^t strain: 3-inch pois, rt-udv to sliifi
Will mak.- tine -.tcck f'T lliisl.T i iH.le. ifa.Ol)
Ii.r 100.

NATHAN SMITH & SO»J, Adrian, Mich.

Armstrong's Everblooming Tuberose

"Without a peer iiraong Tuberoses."

— I. M. Jordan, St. Lnui:^.

S4 PER 100.

Grown and for sale by

LlTHtR ARMSTRONG, kirkwood, mo.

Please mention the American Florist when writing.

SPECIAL LOW PRICES iNOVELTIES,£l

3 NEW FORGET-ME-NOTS, "S«''

IN 3 COLORS. PINK, WHITE. BLUE.

If put in pans for Easter Blooming, will bring $1 00 Each!!

The strongest growers. The freest bloomers. The longest
pniys. Brings^doubIe_the price of_any other. Large clumpt.

ready to divide, 14 per 100 or 25 for 11.10 by express
ones by niMil pr"']t:iid, s:irae prii-f.

Smaller

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERi

LACE FERN, Polysticiium Proliferum Woilastoni.

2V4-inch, J4.00 pi-r
100; S/i-inch, J7.00.

Some say it's finer than "Boston Fern." Perfectly hardy;
grows well under benches; fronds bring $1 per 12, la'st
over one month in water. Young plants, 50c per 12, mailed;
14 per 100. Larger, $1 per 12 or J8 per 100, express.

NEW PINK ASTILBE CHINENSE.

Novelty intr
pl;int. Lar^ ,,
Excrllrnt for Eas

■duc'd liy Mr. Ijcmoine last year at |2 per
pik<-^ (if fcatli'Ty flowers, X'erv fragrant.

1..50 p.-

NEW BUDDLEIA VARIABILIS (Chinese Lilacs).

Fin'' ioii^z spr;iys uf swi'''t-9c<-nii
in^i. Str<'n'„f ('Uinips, $1.50 per I:

NEW PINK BEGONIA GRACILIS.

■d flowers, good for forc-
$10.00 piT 100.

HARDY CHINESE BEGONIA EVANSIANA.

Stands 20 decrees below zero!! Dense clusters
of sweet-scented pink Mowers; immense foliafje.
Iiiizhly orimiiifntnl. Bulblets, 50c p«T 12, $2.50
per 100, muil'-d.

NEW DOUBLE BEGONIA DUKE ZEPPELIN.

til'iwing doub"'- scarl"-t, I)>'st of all ^nninii'r
bl ll'TS, Jl.ftO perl-J, ■fl-.' p'T 100, mailed.

Mr. Bur-
bank's lOUO-
■ Call.i. lil'iMiuini: .si/e, $I.\;5 p'T li, nuiiled.

l{l"oni^ wintiT and >ummiT— Woo7M5 ahvays. Strong
rival I" GlciiH' de l.orraiiir, bcttcT pink, dwartcr. Bloom-
ing planK. %\ |i.T 1-', $7 per 100; Si/j-in. pnls. d..uble priee.

NEW SWEET-SCENTED CALLA.

NEW YELLOW CALLA, LEMON GIANT.

r.eaves2 feet l.>ng, I fool wiile, immense vellow
flower^: large bulbs. $6 per 12, mailed.

SPOTTED CAIIA^ is per lOO; largest. $4. LIT.
OrU I I LU bHLLAO. jle GEM, fiOe per 12, *4 per

100.

PRIMULA OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA

HYBRIDAi »4 per 100, tjOe per 12.

GENUINE EDELWEISS FLOWERS!! i;;«t f™"v"'-.25<' p" i^;«2 per loo. mailed pm,

12,

THE $10,000
^OVELTY!!

KALANCHOE FLAMMEA

Is said t" he worth thai mueh lo its
iiilroducer!! OUR KULANCHOE CAR-
NEA is similar in every respect excepting the color, which is chrome velioiv
insiead of orange scarlet, a ciuitinunus bloomer, fine ornamental foluige,
$2 per 12, mailed.

NEW KALANCHOE MARMORATA.

Flowers pure white. 5 inche
Silvery, succulent foliage,
recently color-plated in Botanical ilagazirie. $2 per 12.

Baby Primrose, in bloom $5.00 per 100

Per 12

Browallia Jamesoni (Orange Violet) 11.00

Cyperus Alternifolius 60

Caryopteris. new white 1.00

Chiidsia Werckleyi, orange 2.00

Clematis Paniculata, strong 1.00

New Deutzia Lemoine Corymbosa 2.50

New Golden Feather Elder 2.50

New Hibiscus Archeri 1.25

New I ncarvillea Variabilis 1 00

New Incarvillea Delavayi 2.50

New Russellia Elegantissima 2.00

New Ruellia Makoyana 100

New Salvia Lemoinei, fine 1.25

New Tropxolum Phoebe 1 00

New Moss Verbena "5

New Pampas Lily of the Valley 100

Agapanthus, double blue 1-50

i long, in panicles a foot across,
potti'd purple, fine show plant,

Amaryllis Formnssissima

Longiflora. pure white

Veitch's seedliugs, inbred

Begonias, single

double

Caladium Esculentum

Caladium. faney leaved

Cannas. in variety

Cyclamen, hardy sorts

Dahlias, sou sorts

Gloxinias, named sorls

Irises. (eM-nian ami .Japanese.

Lilium Longiflorum, plump

Oxalis in sorls

Pancratium (hardy) white....
Zephyranthes Roiea

Per 100
.»2.00

. 4,00

. 2.00

. 6.00

. 1.50

. 4 00

. 4 00

. 4.00

. 2.00

. 6,00

. 30

. 3.00

. 2.00

Per 12

■..$ .50

.. 1.00

.. 5.00

Per 12

$ .40

.75

.50

1.00

..50

.60

.75

.60

,50

1.00

,50
.30

Send for list of other new Plants and Bulbs.
25 at 100 rate; add 10% on dozens if mailed.

A. BLANC &, CO., Philadelphia.

GERANIUM

America, strong planis 50c each, $5.00 per Do?.

G-rauium Mars, strong planis $5.00 per 100.

le-ranium, Set of the best 14 Novelties of 1899.
• best bargains $2.00 per Set.

HENRY EICHHOLZ.

....Waynesboro. Penn.

CASH PLEASE.

DWARF CINERARIAS, p 100

Dret^r's Strain in bud, from 4-in. pots $5.00

From 5-in. pols 8.00

BLOOMING BEGONIAS, including Vernon in 3

shades. 2M-in. pots 2.00

3- in. pols 3.00

PRIMROSES in bloom, from 4-iii. pots: doz..75c

COLEUS, R. I' 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000

ALTERNANTHERA, red and yellow, 100 50o; 1000 $5

J. S. BLOOIVI, riorist, Riegelsville, Pa.

Orchids ! ^

We are headquarters for established and
imported Orchids in the United States.
Our new price list is now ready.

LAGER & UTTPPT7TT SUMMIT. N. J.

Orchid Qrowers and Importers.

PANSIES. .-

Large-fiowering strain 1000, $2.50. $ .50

OX.VLIS floribunda, 2-inrh pots 2. .50

100 each BRIDES and M.VIDS, 2H-ln. pots. 2.50
GERANIUMS, 16 varieties, 2H-inoh pots.. . 3,00

OASH WITH ORDER.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM. Delaware, Ohio.

826

The American Florist.

Feb. lO,

Burlingfon, Iowa,

Joseph Bock has what might well be
called ideal greenhouses. The structures,
which are about twelve years old, have
all the appearances of new ones because
of their excellent'state of repair. The
plant consists of 10,000 feet of glass. In
connection he has a two horsepower
gasoline engine and pump with a capac-
ity of forty gallons per minute, the cost
oi running which is 14- cents for ten hours.
His stock is all first-class. From 720
Bride and Bridesmaid plants the cut dur-
ing the months of October, November
and December was 754-6 roses. During
the same time the cut from 240 Beauties
was 1270 buds. He has one house
devoted to violets, which is a perfect
mass of bloom. Much credit is due Harry
Bock, as he has full charge of the grow-
ing. Mr. Bock will build another carna-
tion house 18x70 this spring. S.

Eaton, O. — D. A. Bringman has suc-
ceeded E. M. Hyatt.

Gladioli

BY THE 100.000.

PEERLESS STBAIN-A fine stniin of s.-],-ct s.-.-.l-
liii|j;s. .-ibout 50 to 70 p<*r Cfnt li^tit ^h:ld^■s. Kt-c-
oi:iii/.i-(l ;is a sup'Tior mixturf, in fiict, th"' bi'^i
th:it grow.

PREMIER STRAIN— A choice strain of good seed -
liiijis; fully 50 to 60 percent light shiides; just
what every florist should plan! f<ir cut flo\ver^
f<ir the liot summer months when fl<nvcrs are

searec.

POPULAR STRAIN— A choice strain of good stock;

fully 50 lo tiO piT cent light shades, but of 1st

and 2iid sizi' bulbs.
WHITE AND LIGHT— A choice strain of whib-and

light shades suitable for design work of any

kind. Esp<'cially selected for florists's use.
LEMOINEI STRAIN— A select lot of seedlings of this

grand typi- so popular with many people.
CANNAS— A select lot of bulbs of exet-lU-nt nx-rit

and of a wide range of ob-rs. 50,000.
Special low prices to close out our surplus. Write

us for prices.

BETSCHER BROS.,

CANAL DOVER. O.

Ewell's Pan Stock Sells

WE OFFER NOW a big V!iric-ty .if cli.)ic-
est fon-iiig bulbs, in p:iiis. rt'iidy t" up'-ii.
Cul bloi.ms by liuiidred or tlmusiind.

AZALEAS, best selling sorts in bud or
bloom.

lowest Wholesale figures.

WM. S.

Telephone
Connection.

EWELL & SON,

38 Wayland St.,

ROXBURY, MASS.

CABBAGE PLANTS.

Jersey Wakefield and other vars. from cold
Irames, transplanted, 25c per 100; $1.50 per 1000;
812.50 per 10,000. If by mail add 20c per 100.
LETTUCE. Boston Market, Tennis Ball, Curled

Simpson, Grand Rapids and other vars., 15c

per 100; $1 per 1000; $8.50 per 10,000. If by mail

add lOo per 100.
TOMATO, small plants for Iransplatitinu, in

sfviTiil varieties; 15o per 100, $1.00 per lOIIO.
PEPPER, small plants for transplantinf;, in

several varieties: 25c per 100, $2.00 per 1000.

Add 10c per 100 if by mail.
EGG PLANTS, New York' Improved, f<ir

lraiispl:iiilini.'. 25c p'-r 100; $2.60 per 1000.
CELGRY, G(.lden Selr-Iilau.'hing iind Whit.-

Plume, 15c per 100; $1.0iJ per 1000.
Other vegetable plants in season. Cash with order.

R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md.

Dormant %y§>

For Potting Up Now,
For Easter Flowering.

CRIIMSON RAMBLER, extra strong 3 year old Iludded stock, 4 ft. canes / Unz., % 3.00

3 year old Own roots stock, 4 ft. canes f 100. 'JO.OO

2 year old Budded stock, 3 ft. canes Do?., $2.00 100. $15.00

American Beauty 2 year budded 100, $15.00

Kaiserin A. Victoria, 2 year budded — " 15.00
Mad. Caroline Testout, 2 year bvidded.. . " 15.00

Hermosa, extra strong Holland tjrowu

2 year Own roots. T ..100, $13.00

Gen. Jack,
Coquette des Alps.
Ulri<;h lirunner.

Hermosa, Own roots French grown.
Clothilde Soupert, 2 year field grown . . .
ALL ON OWN ROOTS, AT SI3.00 PER 100:

.Tohn Hoppnr. Buron Bonst(.*tlin. Paul N^ron.

Mad. G. Luizet. Auna de Diesl)a'-li. Magna Charta.

Prince C. de Rohan.

8.00
10.00

Mad. G. Luizet.
Mrs. John Laing.
Prince C. de Rohan.
Capt. Christy.
Anna de Diesbach.
Magna Charta.

Malmaison.
Fisher Holmes.
John Hopper.
Mad. Cbas. Wood.
Perle des Blanches.
Gen. Jack.

La France.
Coquette des Alps.
Giant of Battles.
Gen. Washington.
Mabel Morrison.
Marshall P. Wilder.

LOW BUDDED 8TOCK, EXTRA FINE TOPS AND ROOTS, PER 100, $11.00:

Baroness Rothschild.
Gloire Lyonnaise.
Marie Bauman.
Paul Neyron.
Boule de Neige.
Baron BonsleUin.
Ulrich Bruuner.

RHODODENDRONS. ^"^ Faster forcing. Extra large plants 12 to 20 buds, John Walters,
' Kate W.ilters, Mad. Cravalho and Prince C. de Rohan, Each, $1.25.
doz.. $12.00.
Clematis. Hydrangeas. Ampelopsis Vtitchii. Paeonies, Etc in large quantities. Send for prices.

'^a-k^r^o^^^K^"- YflUGHflN'S SEED STORE. '^'^^c^Ari^V.^""^-

GREENHOUSES, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL.

Home Grown Palms

Pots Per doz. Per 100

Kentia Belmoreana 3-in. ja.OO $23.00

4-in. 5.00 40.00

Size Char.

Pots. Leaves. High.

5, 5-7 18-24, $9-$12 $70-$9O

6, 7-8 20-25, 18 144

7, 7-8 36-40. 30-36 240-290
Kentia Forsteriana, 3-in. $-2.,W per doz.; ,$20 per 100

4-in. $.^.00 " $35

5, 5-6 24-30, $9-$l2 $75-$95

6, 7-8 25-30, 18 144

7, 7-8 3,5-42, 28-30 225
8-9 7-8 $3.00 to $4.00 each.

Latania Borbonica, 2!'2-in. .60 5.00

3-in. 1.25 lU.OO

4-in. 3.00 23.00

5, 5-8 15-20, 5.00 40.00

6, B-8 16-24, 8.,50 65.00

7, 6-8 18-24, 12.00 90.00

8, 7-8 28-34, 22.00 175.00
I, >L Q 'T_g 28-36 34 00 272.0C

Ficus Elastica. 5-inch, doz. $,5.00; 6-in. $8.00 doz.

Livistona Rotundilolia, 7 in., 12-14 leaves, $2.50 to
$3.uu each. Pandanus Veitchii, 4-in. to 14-in.,
.50c to $10 each. Boston Ferns, 6o to $2.00 each.

Cycas, Draccenas. Asparagus, elc, in large variety.
We have over 150,000 Tropical Plants. Terms

cash, but inspection allowed atexjiress oflice.

ALBERT FUGHS,

2059-73 TS. Halsted St., CHICAGO.

ESTABLISHED 1884.

Pteris Deweyana.

A moat desirable new fern, now offered for the
first time by Ihe raiser, J U Ley It Is a most
distinct crofs between P Cretlca Albo-llneata
and P. 8errulala Elablt dense and very dwarf:
fertile fronds, erect, pinooth and narrow, bar-
ren fronds very brlcht and beautifully undu-
lated; produced Inquantlly, never lusts; tiard,
and grows very freely from spores.

12 Fine Plants, 3 Inch pots S 3.00

100 " " '■ ■■ 20. OO

12 Good Plants, 2lnch pots 2.00

100 IS. 00

Six latter mailed, $1. With balls of roots ULdlslurbed

GOOD HOPE. WASHINGTON. D. C.

NAMED VARIETIES OF GERANIUMS. IVr 100

S. .\. Niitt, J. Y. Marliland and La Favorite,

from 2M-inch pots 13.00

4 inch pot Vinoa Vines 6.00

3 ■■ " ■• " 4.ni)

Rooted Cuttings Vinca Vines (from flats).... 1.5U
3 inch pot Primroses, in bud and bloom, ready

to repot ■■ 4.00

2 inch pot Primroses, in bud and bloom, ready

to repot 2.00

2 in^-h pot Srailax plants 2.00

Cash with order or C. O. 1).
WM . A. CLARK «■ SON. 59 Stale St., Watertown N. Y.

It is not much trouble to mention the
American Florist when corresponding
with an advertiser.

VERBENA KING.

The lartrest Verbena
l:;rower in the world
(Bros. A Sisters); we
have them, too. the very
best mammoth named
vars. on earth and sure
to please you at the fol-
low! nij prices— 60c. per
100. $.5.00 per 1000: 5000
for $22.00.10,000 for ^.UO.
Write for prices on
larj^er lots.

Look here! we pav
express charges on all
Rooted Cuttings, and

besule, \\e guarantee satisfaction in every shujje

or manner and we mil do it for

Carnations-Rooted Cuttings.

Flora Hill— W.."iO per 100; $14.00 pit 1,000.
Lizzie McGowan— H 00 per 100; J9.00 per 1,000.
Wm. Scott— $1.00 per 100; .$9.00 per 1.000.
AGERATUM— Copes Pet. blue; Lad v Isabel, white;

60c per 100; $5.00 per 1,000.
f ftl Fll^ Twentv bpst named vars., including
VIU1.1.HJ f versciiaflfeltii and Golden Bedder,
all monev makers. R. Cuttings. 70c per 100; $6.00
per l.oro."

nAI^IFC California, White, Yellow Castle,
UrtlJII-O ypii,„v ,|„. best .all-round Daisies,
both stand the lieat aiiddr\ ^veather. Well-rooted
Cuttings, $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1,000; 2 in. strong,
$2.00 per lOo Send for list. That Cash, Please.

^Ve pay the express on all Rooted Cuttings.
Our guar'ant"-e goes with ever,\ thing we send out.

C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kans.

Picasc mention (he A mo ican h'lo> ist when '.vt iting.

Nephrolepis Exaltata
Bostoniensis...

THE CELEBRATED

BOSTON FERN.

Orders booked for small plaiiLs for April
delivery, at $5 per 100: $40 per 1000.

A few of the larger sizes on hand for
^^ immediate delivery.

1 EDWIN LONSDALE,

^1 p. II. .\d.lress for tlie time being:

WYNDMOOR,

Montgomery Co., PA.

Money nrder ollice suriu
as heretofore, Chestnut
Hill (Sta. 11.1 Phila .Pa

/*Z(?d.vc mention the A>nei tea" Fliu 1st 7vlie

I tliitg.

W

W"

ROBT. CRAIG & SON

Roses, Palms

(rtj and Novelties in Decorative Plants.

i^ Market and 49th Street. PHILADELPHIA PA.

igoo.

The American Florist.

827

IIFIA/ FFATIIDF^ ^'^'^ Thousands of

mXi IL/\IUKLo changes and additions

Render Indispensable

The American Florist Go's

DIRECTORY

Of riorists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen

OF THE

United States and Canada

ror 1900.

Also Head Gardeners or Super-
intendents of Prominent Private
Estates, Landscape Architects,
Experiment Station Horticultur-
ists, Horticultural Supply Con-
cerns, Botanical Gardens, Hor-
ticultural Societies, Parks and
Cemeteries.

, The lists of Gardeners,
Horticulturists, Land-
scape Architects and Supply
Concerns are absolutely new in
this Edition, that of Gardeners
alone containing over 700
names.

Price $2.oo, Postpaid.

324 DEARBORN STREET,

AM[RICAN f lORIST CO., "SSZ

828

The American Florist.

Feb. 10,

Worcester, Mass.

With fairly good weather, trade has
remained steady. Flowers are fairly
plentiful, with the exception of roses,
which are a bit short in the better grades,
but there is plenty of good stock insight.
Carnations retain their popularity and,
though the department stores and a few
imitators advertise fresh carnations at
19 cents a dozen, the best stores get 50
cents to $1 per dozen. Violets are in
good supply and demand isequallygood.
Princess of Wales is coming very fine and
is the popular variety this season. Bulb-
ous stock in pans is being brought in
regularly and meets with a ready sale.
Azaleas are also handled, but in smaller
numbers.

The winter meetings of the horticul-
tural society, held weekly in their hall,
have proved very interesting and instruct-
ive.

As yet but one or two growers have
expressed their intention of going to
Buffalo; they will probably join the Bos-
ton party. A. H. L.

Jacksonville, III.— Joseph Heinl has
ordered 500 boxes of glass lor use in his
extensions this spring.

FERNS...

Fiiii- sloi-k, '-."i-iiioh poi>, Cyrtomium falca-
tum. $4.00 piT 100; $35.00 |i.r Kiiio. Pteris
serrulala cristata compacta. JS.'iO p.r 100:
$30.00 p.T 10.0. ^~Si ml pi-ic's ..11 hi'L'.-

qUllIltitlfS.

GARFIELD PARK FLOWER COMPANY.
1688 W. Madison St., CHICAGO.

^^f^% ti5* (j3* v^ ^^ <a3* C^* <^* t^*^*(^*

600 Cycldmen
Persicum
Giganteum

4^* (^* (^* (j^?^ ^* (^* ^* ^* ^* <^* ^* t^'*

In bud ;iTid bloom,
all excellent plants
:i! %Vl.m per 100.

JOS. LABO,
Joliet,
III.

CINERARIAS

For Easter Flowering.

From Htinary, ('aiiiiell an.l Sutton's priz.- sh..\\
flowers saved, dwarf and semi-dwarf, tiiant flow-
ered, finest shades and colors, fine, sloukv plants.
2V4-iii., $2 per 100; $5.00 per 300. 3 in., $3.00 per
100. 4 inch, $1.00 p.T dDZ.

SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE CO.,

GrAnge P. <» , naltiinore, Mil.

Invalid Appliance Co.,
COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS

AREGA PALM LEAVES

Dried aod preBBed *or Prepared Palm
maliera. Very best quality: SOOOOready
for shipment. frel«dt or exprees, at a
moment's notlc«

PRICE $15 per 1000 ASSORTED SIZES.
AlBOon hand larjie quantities of dried
and pressed Cycas. Chamadorea. Pal-
metto. Thrlnax Chamif rops and Sabal
Leaves at loweBt rates.

FLORIDA NATURAL PRODUCTS CO..

BOX :5'^7. Orlrtiido, Fla.

300.000 VERBENAS

THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
IIT CUI.TIVATION.

Fine pot planU $2.60 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttingi, 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000; $45 per 10,000.

NO RUST OR MILDEW.

PACKED LIGHT, AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SENO FOR CmCULAR.
We are the Largest Growers of Verbenas In the country.

Onr plants cannot be sarpassed.

F»a.

...SPECIAL...

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Choicest Varieties Lowest Prices.
Finest Stock.

Scooo Carnations, standards, $T.50 p.'r 1000.
Des.-ripti\'i' list, 2.5 choicest up-to-date varieties.

50,000 Roses, standards. $12.60 per 1000.

50,000 Verbenaj, 20th Century collection.
32 Grand Mammoth varieties, the cream of all the
lat.'st and choicest up-to .late, 60c per 100: $5.00
p.T 1000. Stronsr, 2-in., S2.00 per 100; $18,00 per
1000; full of futtiiii.'s, elegant stult.

50,000 Dble. Frinired Petunias, Henderson's
and Dreer's latest sorts. We all know that thev
l..nd the world. $1,00 per 100; .$8.00 per 1000. Strong
2-, 11,, $,2,00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.

1,000 Paul Bruant, the best, semi double
scarlet Geranium, extra strong, a!4-inch, 3c.

Ageratum, Princess Pauline, the only one
to grow, $1.00 per 100. E.\tra strong, 2Vi-inoh,
full of Cuttings, $2.50 per 100,

Salvia Splendens, no other so good, $1.00 per
100. Extra strong, 2H-iuch. $2.50 per ICO.

Fuchsias, best sorts, $1.50 per 100. Vinca
Major, $1.00 per 100,

Smilax, strong. 2V4-inch. $1.50 per lOO. 2-inch.
$1.00 p.T 100. Seedlings, big bushv plants, fit to
plant riglitout, 50c per 100; $4.00 per lOOO.ilelivercd.

Soo Cinerarias, 2'.2-in.-h, $2.00 per 100.

Lobelia (trailing) indispensable for baskets,
etc. strong. 2-inch, $2,00: strong rooted cuttings,
$1 00 per 100.

Our wholesale descriptive list of Specialties
mailed on application. Cash must accompany
all orders. Small pa.'kages by mail,

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

Nice, Clean Stuff, and Well-Rooted.

Verbenas, 75,000 n..w ready, Iwiiitv- si.x viiri.'-
ti.i 100. 60c. ; 1000, $5.00: 5.000. $25.00

New Daisies, (or M;irguerit^s), the best that
hav.' .-v.T be. Ml inlr.tdncc.l. Try a few of
(h.iuaii.l find .lut for y.>ursi'lf.

Cart Poeh'man— 'h.' newjeilow ev.T-blo.>nniig
Par.s llaisv Doz., 2.5.-.; 100. $1.25

Madame Farlaiellon— bright, silvery-gr.'en Lili-
an.', white How rs, v.Ty dwarf grow.T

Doz,,2.5c.; 100,81.25

Madame Gailbert— larg.- white petals, y.dlow
iljs.-. >;otliin'.i can be iraaginei that is fiii.T

Doz,.25c. : lOU. $1.25

New Salvij Y»llow Bird— bright y.-ll.nv foliag.',
hnghi ^.arl.t tL.w.rs. l)..z.,20c; 100. $1; 1(100 $9.

Salvia Habald— This is m.>re dwarf and much
L.'tler than old Spl.uid.'iis.

Doz,, 20.'; 100, «1.00; 1000, $9.00

Geranium— Mm.-. Sall.'roi. .. .100, $1.25; 1000, $10,00

Ageratum— Prinei'ss Pauliii.'

Doz,, 20c.; 100, $1,00: 1000. $9.00

Coleus— GoldiTl Vers.-liafleltli. .S.-arl.-t V.r-
sclialf.-ltii.Firi' Uraiid. Tam O'shant.u-.S.iui li
Park G.-m, .Vlliamlira, Fir.' King, t;.>l.l..ii
Cr.iwu, Midnight. Salvat.ir. .lolin Goo.h',
Sp.itl.'dG.'m.C.inibinati.in, Jlrs. K. Sand.'rs.

N'igg.T, Qi n ..f tli<. W.'st, Bi'ckwilh's

C'Tii, ,..10U, 70o.; ICOO, $5,50; 5000, $25; 10,000, $45,

Heliotropes— tlir.'e fin.- vari.i.i.-s,

Uoz., 2l).^; 100, $1.00; 1000. $9.00

ManeltiaVine l)../,..25c.: 100. $1.25; 1000, *11.00

Send for Price List.

I pay Express charges and guarantee to
please you in every way.

S. T. DANLEY, "Y.^"'

Perfection Winter bloominK ForKet-oie-not. Per 100

frooitlHts $I.SO

from 2V,(lneh pots 2.00

from 2i.B-lnci pots 2 60

AKeraium, white and blue, rooted cuttlnds 7.5

Btronor. from tlats .. 1.00
" from 2 and :i>4lncli . 1,50

Paris Daisy, white, strong, from flats 150

Double Alyssuni, '• " '■ 1-50

CASH WITH OKIlKU. TLEASK.

CHARLES S. OUTTON.
«6 W. I3th St., HOLLAND, MICH.

.5000
2000
10000
10000
2000
2000
2000
2000
1000
1000

October
Potted
Plants

Per 100
liiiiiHi Chinese Primulas.

line 2H-in., $1,00

40000 Alternantheras, 4

vari.Ti.'s 2^4-11]

Ftverlew Little Gem '■

'* yellow foliage "

Coteus, 15 varieties, line '*

B.'gsnias. 15 '* '■ "

Forget-Me-Not, winter bloomer.. "

Oliconica. extra strong "

" SVi-in.,

Iresines. red. '' 2^-in.,

Mesembryanthemum Erectum — '

California Moss..' '

Clara Bedman '

1.50
1..50
1.50
1..50
1.50
1.50
2.00
!.00
1.50
1 50
1..50

;.oo

5 plants at 100 rates.
Cash. We have only what is in this ad. for sale.

W. H. MURPBEY,

MINOOKA. ILL.

PITD A NITTIUfC A few thousand Ieft,'n2i.4-ln.
\JE,I1/*.1T11 U i'iO. pots, at ».I0 per 1000: *;i 25 per
100: rt, A Nutt. LaFavonte. Hlchard Brett, Marjiuer-
Ite de Loya. Mrs. Jas. Uarr, Mrs. E. ( J. Hill, Alphonse
Klcard, Wonder, tvranvl'le. Rev, Atkinson and K'.se
Geranium, Also Rose Geranium cuttings at $2 per 100,
Mme. Salleroi Geraniums In soil, {1.50 per
100: S12 (10 per M.

COLEUS.f'rlmsoD Verschaffeltll and Golden yueen,
$7 per 1000, 75c per 100: 2-in. pots, $1,50 per ao ' oleus
In variety, $5 per lOOO, euc per 100; 2-ln pots, $1.25 100.

AGERATUM. Blue «nd White, 75c per lOO.

Princess Pauline. $1 00 per 100.
GIANT ALYSSUM, $1 00 per 100.
SALVIA, Splendens and Bedman. $1.25 per 100.
HELIOTROPE, 0 varieties, named, $1,00 per 100.
CUPHEA (Cluar Plant). $1 00 per 100.
FUCHSIAS, $1.60 per 100: 2lii In. pots. $3 00 per 100.
FEVERFEW, $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per M.
VINCAS. $125 per 100: tin. pots. $8 00 per 100, $70.00

per M Vine plants.
The above are rooted cutllnKs. except when noted.

CASH ML'ST ACCOMI'ANV ALL ORDERS.

J. I. FELTHOISEN, Schenectady, N. Y.

CYCLAMEN IVrsioum Splendens
(.iit,':iut<-um, a few hundred
plants left, in bud and bloom,
^l.'^O per do/.. $10.00 pt-r 100.

NOW READY. Cyclamen W S. Giganteum in four
(ruf c'lors. t\vic<' transplantod. strong plants from
ll;its, $2.50 iH'i- 100: $^0 00 per 1.000.

CHINESE PRIMROSES, fringed foliage, finest
market varieties from 'ZV^-in. pots. $2.00 per 100;
Irom 3-in. pots, all in bud and bloom, in seven col-
ors, including blue. dbl. white and red: w<-Il-grown
plants, $4 00 p.-r 100; from 4-iii. pot. ifO.OO per 100.
All the Hhovf warranted A No. 1 Stock.

PAUL MAOER, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

Verbenas ID varieties, ate per lliO: $5 00 per 1.000.
PelunlaH. 30klndB. $l2.'i per 100 Oeil tmpe. 15 klnd«.

SlperlOO Coleua, 80 kinds, 70c per 100; $i>Oii per 1 OtO.
Aperatums. '.i kinds. IncludlnK rrlncess Pauline. 70c.
pi 1 100. Alyspum. double. 11 per lOO Geraniums from

tin pots mixed varieties, strong and healthy, $'J 50
per ItiO Lantanas. 4 hinds, $1 2.'* Salvias, o kinds. $1
per 100. Fuchsias in variety, $1 .')0 per 100. Expresspre-
pald and satisfaction Kaaranleed. Cash with orders.
No checks accepted Write

S. D. BRANT, Clay Center. Kans.

NEW DAHLIAS^^

Largest and nin.st i-oniplete collection of
new and superior varieties true to name.
Write for special prices im list of wants.
Also High Grade Mixed Dahlias and Dahlias
under Separate Colors.

W. p. PEACOCK, Atco, N. J.

STOCK

igoo.

The American Florist.

829

Florists' Boxes

AND

Mailing Pacl^ages

The Dayton Paper Novelty Co.,

DAYTON. OHIO.

1900. "c^rHVuR^Y^* 1900

"Green Goods.

n

"Write, Telegraph or Telephone."

Galax Leaves— Brilliant Bronzcf I per lOPO
Brilliant Green. $1 per 1000

Leucothoe Sprays $1 per 100

Wild Smilax " hand picked "

brand 50 lb. case, SS.50

Wild Smilax, 'hand-picked"

brand S5 lb. case. U 50

Palm Leaves, " fresh green ".$2.5U per 100

Needle Pines 81.50 to 82.50 per 12

Fancy Ferns, Dagger Ferns, Etc., Etc.

HARRY A. BLNYARD,

42 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY.

Telephone 2CB5 Madison Square. J

RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS.

100 lb. bag S 1.75 "uton $14.50

',1 ton $7.50 I ton $28.00

F. <>. li. liridgeport. Conn.

ALSO

Odorless Lawn Dressing.

Terms, Cash with Order.

RED TOWERS GREENHOUSES,

The Philadelphia
^ Wire Works.

HENRY RAJSIK, Proprietor.

MaiMifacturers of all kinds of

WIRE GOODS ^0' '^'°'>^*^ ^^^

807-809 No. Fourth St.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

»NY FLORAL.
OESIGAf AT
SHORT NOTICE.

John Conley & Son,

Manufacturers of
9 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET,

Natural Palm
Leaves and Fibre

Gathered in thr district
where palms trrnw to t;re:itest
perfection. Best quality.
Any quantity. Cheap freight.

ADDRESS

J. F. POWELL. - MELBOURNE, FLA

R'-ference— State P.ank of Melhdurne.

American Florist Advts.
Always Sell Stock.

FAMCY

DAGGER

HARDY

Cut Ferns!

$1.00 PER 1000.

CAL.VX LK.WES $1.00 per 1000

HOUQCET GREEN 4 ots. per lb.

SPHAGNUM MOSS 75 cts. per bbl.

HOUQUET GREEN WREATHING.
■'ill .sizes made to ordpr 3 to 8 cts. per yJ.

XMAS TREES, both Spruce and Balsam, for doc-
orations, from 4 to 20 ft. Price very reasonable.

BAILED SPRDCK. for cemetery use, ete., etc.

L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass.

thT

KINNEY
PUMP.

For applying
Liquid
Manure it

lias no equal!

Sent prepaid
for $2.50.
Without spray-
ing valve $2.00.

its The HOSE CONNECTION CC-^'Ngsr-

PREPARED*

TROPICAL

PALMS

CYCAS
..LEAVES.

Send for Catalogue

Ostertag Bros., ^j"-^-

Washington and JeNerson Aves.. ST. LOUIS, MO.

]geutscKe Sartne^eitunq^

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.

MoUer's Deutsche Gartner Zeitung is published
weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription 83.00
per annum, including postage. Sample copies free

uAwidTV^lIer-Trfurh

ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wish-
ing to do business with Europe should send
for the .

i(

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.

KIFT'S

PATENT

,^ Adjustable Vase Holders.

t N". 1. — Urjis**. nickel.'.l. ) fpel I. .tig,
six cljisps to each rod.

Price eoraplete (with green or white
tumblers) $2.25.

Price complete (with green or white
cornucopia vases) $2.50

No. 3.— Heavj^ 4 ft. rod brassed and
nickeled, with three clasps f'^r .=>
to 6- inch pots each $1.75.

KIFT*S PATENT

■"^iIpS^.d flower tubes.

(As p°r illustration). l-in<lip.s Ihd^,
fj-iii'-b diameter, per 100, $3.50.

lioth the aljove :ire indispensable to l.lie decora-
tor. In use and highly rer-oinmemled by the prin-
cipal retail stores. Send for illustrated' circular.

JOSEPH KIFT & SON, Florists,

1725 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Plrasc mot! ion thr .-{ r,

uan F/<nis( it'he'i 7i>ih>iij

I"

Buffalo, N. Y., llTe Wabash

THE Carnation Society me-is

til is year in HufTalo. T" gel there wiih com-
fort. tak<* tlie Wabash. ■■Th.- Niagara Falls
Short Ijinf." Three daiiy trains leave Chi-
' -a go via the Wabash at 12:0- noon. 3:15 r.
>!., and 11:00 P. >[.. all equipped with tlie
fln'-st Pullm:in Sleepers and l-'ree Reclinine
Chair Cars. Write for n'si-rvnlious, or call
T'-l'-phone Main 1619. Ticket Oflice. 97
Adams St., Chicago, 111.

Gardeners' Chroaicle.

A Weekly Illustrated Journal.

ESTABLISHBD 1841.

The "GARDENERS CHRONICLE' haa been POB
OVER FiPTT Years the Leading .Ioitrnal of Its
class, It has achieved this position because, while
specially devoting Itself to supplying the dally require-
ments of aardeners of all classes, much of the infor-
mation furnished Is of such general and permanent
value, that the GARDKNKRS" CnRONICLK' Is
looked up to as the standard AtTHOBiTY on tbe
subjects of which It treats.

Bnbsorlptlon to the United States. 14.20 per rear
Remittances to be made payable to U. G. COVE.

Oppicb:—
41 Wellington St.. Covent Garden. London. England.
Please mention the A me> ican Florist when zo> it'mg.

Die BIndekunst

Einzige Special- Zeitschrift der

Welt fur BLUMENBINDEREI.

Probenummern umsonst.
Abonnement 10 M. jahrlich,

J. ALBERTZ, BIndekunst Verlag,

ERFURT, DEUTSCHLAND.

830

The American Florist.

leb. lo.

Baltimore.

A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION. — STATE OF THE
MARKET.— MRS. HILL MEETS AN ACCI-
DENT.—AN artist's success.— DOINGS
OF SEIDEWITZ

Market men, without exception, com-
plain of slow sales since Christmas. The
store people generally seem a little
more cheerful, as there was a great run
of receptions and balls last week. Roses
are not at all plentiful, but the supply of
carnations would be hard to beat in
either quantity or quality. Good smilax
is scarce. Plenty of freesias are to be
had, and some very good white chrysan-
themum^. Violets are becoming almost
too plentiful.

Mrs. Fanny R. Hill's many friends will
be sorry to learn that she met with a
very painful accident. In alighting irom
a street car near Messrs. Feasts' store,
where she has charge, she stepped on ice
and fell, breaking her wrist.

Mrs. (Hto Schuler's son, Hans, who is
at the Academic Julienne in Paris, has
taken three first prizes at three consecu-
tive exhibitions of sculpture and consider-
ing the closeness of the competition and
the ability of the judges in that city of
art, Mrs. Schuler is justified in her pride
at his success.

Mayor Seidewitz, of Annapolis, was in
town the other day. Municipal cares
have not lessened his avoirdupois, nor
abbreviated his smile. His plan of mak-
ing a stock company of his business,, will
give him much more time to enjoy the
dignity and honor of the mayoralty.

Mack.

Boston Florist Letter Go.

MANUFACnniERS OF

FLORISTS' LETTERS.

This wooden box nicely stained and Tar<
nlshed* 18x30x13 made In two sections* one
for each size letter, given away w^lth first
order of 500 letters.

Block Letters, m or 2-lnch size, per 100, $2.00.
Kcrlpt Letters. $4. Fastener with each letter or word.
Used by leadlniz florists everywhere and for sale by
&II wholesale florists and aupply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager,
84 Hawlev St.. BOSTON, MASS.

H. BAYERSDORFER & GO.

Cycas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries

and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves

and Immortelles.

New Catalogue of all KIX)RI8TS' 8UPPLIBB on
applloatlon. IJrFor the trade only.

H. BAYERSDORFER & GO.

60. BZ. 64 and 66 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

A. HERRMANN,

Cape flowers, *i-l colors;
Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs,
AM> All Florists' Supplies.

Send for Prices.
404-4I2 East 34th St.. NEW YORK.

REED & KELLER

122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK QITY.

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
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.

1

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

■■strMg^-^fe'^s't^b^^^fc^tali^-Elir^

^

'd-W.'/limi

I OUi9 SPEC MALTY,

■ LARGE STOCKS -^ ^ ^ ^ PROMPT SHIPMENT.

I

: r^m^ Pure Linseed Oil Puny.Pjints.Bni}lies Etc.

|2^ WRITE FOR. LATEST PRICES. ^

Florists' Supplies.

Importers and Manufacturers of

918 FILBERT STREET. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

"NICOMIT["

(PATENT)

Vapor Insecticide

I»OWI3BI«.

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

RED SPIDER. GREEN FLY

and ail other Insect Pests.

ASK YOUR SEEDSMAN FOR IT.
The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co.,

LOUISVILLE. KY.

HEADQUARTERS '--

COCOA FIBRE. SPHAGNUM and

SHEEP MANURE, GREEN MOSS.

BONE all grades, RUSTIC WORK. aU kinds,

IMPORTED SOOT, CLAY'S FERTILIZER.

DINNE & CO., iSXYu* New York.

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES.

i:x.a3.-:a:a_:a33..E3:;:s3:3 x;

MKOTEEM

JiT COSTS 4 CENTS FOR EACH 600 FEET OF ^

-7 FLOOR SPACE ?.

..,_ DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE ,
[ W PLANTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT FIORISTS-
f^f USED FOR FUMKATION OR SPRAYINC INDOORSOR
WL«UT> 200 LBS. OF TOBACCO III ONE PINT or MIKOIECN
nE 5010 BY SttDSMtN--— CIRCULAR TREE-i

~ SKABCURA DIP CO. CHICAGO. ^

i

y!sfL<l^&4(is,ta

Quickly Does it. j0

:a;;a -srim.^.x: x:xl jb

Boilers

For GREENHOUSES,

OF HIGH ..
ORADE.."^

See our Catalogue.

S= ^^"^l^L Gibiln & Co., Utics, N. Y.

If You Have Stock To Sell...

the best way to make that fact known to the trade is by regular
advertising in ,—^^ . , T^t * j.

Give it a trial. ...THe Americaii Florist.

rgoo.

The American Florist.

831

BRANCH J|l, ''il'tm^'^CTORY.

m?0 ^^" 1 ' "^ ^ Wharton
Jersey (nrN Jy / flp. ^ '^pu,.

' 10NC^|SLAhlp(lIT.HY. ' j:'^'

LIQUID PLANT FOOD

For Greenhouse Cultivating.

EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY,
Chicago Oflice: 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston.

H. K. Snider. Suite 423, 2(io Clark .St.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Paclied in amall crates, easy to handle.

Price per crate Price per orate

1600 2-ln. pots In orate, W.88' 120 7-ln. pots In orate. M. 20

1600 2M "
1600 2)2 "
UX)0 3

800 3}^ "

6004 '

3206

1M6

5.26
B.OO
5 00
5.80
«.50
4.51
3.16

60 8
48 9
4810
24 11
24 12
1214
6 16

.00
3.60
4.80
3.60
4.80

4.60
Seed pans, same prloe as pots. Send for price list
of CyllnderB for Cut Flowers, HanKing Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. 10 per cent for cash with order. Address

HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

AnonsT BOLKXK & Sons. New York Agent*

52 DBT STRKBT. new TOBK OITV.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MA^fIrFACT^JREKS OP

Flower Pols.

Before buying write for prioei.

361-363 Herndon Street
near Wrigbtwood Ave.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

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.

A SPECIALTY

STANDARD POTS

List and SAMPLES PRBB.
8WAHN-S POTTERY MF'G CO.,

P. <). Uox 78, Minneapolis, Minn.

Always

mention the American Flor-
ist when you otdef stock. J»

hWwywywwuwywtf^^yvywwywtfMVtfywyw^^wwwtftfi<wyw^wvvwvMw^^Wtfyw^^^wvww^WMWVWWvv>i^

• •• K V K I-W«««

I
We carry at all times a complete stock of all sizes of second-hand i

pipe in first class condition, repainted, rethreaded and complete with

couplings. Our prices will interest you.

We have been selling to Florists generally for years,

BOILER TUBES OR FLUES

Of a second-hand nature, for hot water heating, and for general purposes.
It is all in nice condition and practical for further use. Note our prices:

2 inch 6 cts. per fi.

3 inch 8 cts. per ft

4 inch - 12 cts. per ft.

Write for our catalogue No. 47, quoting low prices on SASH, ROOF-
ING GLASS, BRAND NEW GARDEN HOSE, and supplies in gen-
eral bought by us at SHERIFFS' AND RECEIVERS' SALES.

CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO.,

West 35th and Iron Sts. CHICAGO, ILL. |

@ @ @

I«E>D I*0^

FOR THE MILLION.

Sample Pot with Price Mailed Free.

G. G. POLLWORTH GO..

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

Fm«T Quality. Cnb«m Color.

1<K ln.,p«r 1000..ta40 I SH in., par 1000, t 4 9S
S in.. " .. an I 4 in., " (20

m ia., " .. S 16 ! i is., " 10 80

* ia., " .. 4 70 I « to., " M !C

Peokcfai «zt?a.

C HENNECKE CO.'""-^i;f»"

Please menlion the A mencan Florist when 7vi itinz-

THOSE RED POTS

"STANDARDS"

FULL 81ZB AND WIDK BOTTOMS.
BULB PANS AND AZALBA POTS.

DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y,

HARRY BAL8LEY, DETROIT. MICH.,

Rep. 4»0 HOWARD ST.

Ptea^t' mention the Amencan Fiori^it when wtiimg.

Standard •?* .36

FLOWER

Pots

If your greenhouses are within 500 n]lle5 of
the Capitol, write us; we can save you money.

W. H. ERNEST,

28lh and M Streeti N. E. WASHINGTON. 0. 0.

STAB.lTi

LVANS' IMPROVED
AmiJUTifS 'i

wont fOR iLLUSfRATLO '.ATALOOUE

QUAKf/i c/rrMACHmwom.

^" ■*'■*■ -T"-*- RICHMOND. INU

PLACE YOUB NAME.

and your specialties before the purchasing florists of the entire country
by advertising in

•SATO AOVT. AfOW.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST.

832

The American Florist.

Feb.

TO.

Index to Advertisers.

Abbott John 812

Allen J K 816

American Rose C'.n —

818 824 II

Amllnit B C, -.. 820

Armstrune Luther S2i

Atlantic Coast Nurs.. 818

Bailer F A 818

Basaett A Washburn . .31.)
Rsyersdorfer H & Co. .830

Beach Narsery 821

Beckert W C II

Benthey & Co 813

Berger H H 4 Co S17

Bernard A 11

Bemlnn H G 814

Betcher Bros S2B

BIndekuDst Die 829

Blanc A * 00 823

Bloom .) S Nil

Uobblnk & Atkins 818

Boston Letter Co 830

BrsKUe L B 82a

BraEtS D 828

Brill Francis U

BoOlong J A 8.S

Bunyard n A 82'.)

Burpee W Ailee 4 Co SI7

Carmody J D IV

Chicago Carnation Co. 823
Chicago House Wreck-
ing Co 831

Cincinnati Cut Flo Co.812
Clark Wm A & Son. S2li

Cohen J M 814

ConardiJones Co... 818

Conley John A Son .S29

Cottage Gardens I

Cox Seed Co H

Crabb & Uunter 824

Craig Bobt & son 826

Cunningham Jos H. . .825

Uallledouzo Bros 818

L»nley S T 828

Oayton Paper Not Co. 829

Ueamud J B 813

De Langhe-Vervaene . II
netrolt Flo'w Pot Mfg. 831
Dickinson Co Albert., ll

DletsohA&Co 8:12

OlUon J L 8i8

DomerFred 4 Sons Co 823
nreerHA ...821 I IV

Dunne 4 Co 8 ;0

Dutton CharlesS 828

Eastern Chemical Co. .8:11

Edgar WW 820

Ulcnholz Henry. 826

Elizabeth Nursery Co 818

BUlott W H 811

Ellison 4 Tesson 814

Bngelhorn John C 820

Bmesl W H 831

Bwell W S 4 Son 821)

Felthousen J B 828

Ferguson John B 814

Florida Nat Prodt Co 828

Ford Bros 816

Foster Lucius H 824

Fuchs Albert 828

GalTln Thos F 812

Gardeners Chronicle. S2a
Gardening Co The. II
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CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 17, 1900.

No. 611.

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Copyright 1900, by American Florist Company.
Entered ns Second-Class Mail Matter.

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SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Officers — E. M. Wood. Natick, Mass.. presi-
d(Mit; F. R. PiERSON, Tarrytown. X. Y., vice-
president: Wm. J. Stewart. 67 Bromfield St.,
Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Beatty, Oil ("ity.
Pa., treasurer. The sixteenth annual meetiuti
will be held at New York, August, 1900.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Annual meeting and t'xhiliition at Eden Musee,
23d St., New York. March 27-29, 1900. Leonard
Barron, 136 Liberty St.. New York, secretary.

THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Annual convention at Hiiltimon'. February,
I90L ALBERT M. Herr, Lancaster. Ph.. secretary.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

Annual meeting at New York, August, 1900.
Elmer D. Smitu, Adrian. Mich, secretary.

THIS ISSUE 48 PAGES WITH COVER.

CONTENTS.

American (.'arnation Society 833

—Ninth annual convf'ution 833

—The awards 836

-^The i>resident*s address 836

—Growing carnations under glass all summer 837

—Scraps 838

A trio ot carnationists (portraits) 838

Carnations— St Mue new vari'-tii's (illus.) 839

—More about carnation houses 839

Mort- about thi' Enquirer i-ontrovi-rsy 8-10

Profits I if carnation growt-rs 841

Notes on Gloesporium eaetorum ( illus, ) 841

Roses^Another case of eel worm 842

New and noteworthy orchids at Boston 842

Camellia buds falling 843

Tomato ?'rogmore Selected (illus.) 843

Sutton A Sons, Reading. England 843

New York 844

Boston 844

Chicago 844

Baltimore 845

St. Louis 845

Pittsburg ...845

A novel suit 846

The federal inspection bill 846

Obituary- Alfi-"'d Chatfield 847

—Otto kozlowski 847

— Fi-ank Breker (portrait) 847

The seed trade— Seed advrtisiuy; 852

The nursery trade 856

Our pastimes 858

Indianapolis 860

Newport, R. I S64

Povighk<-<*sie, N. V 868

Washington 870

Cincinnati 87'.'

Pleasant Hill, Mo 874

AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

NINTH ANNUAL CONVENTION, BUFFALO, N. Y., FEB. 15 and lb, J900.

Scenes in and about Morgan Hall,
where the flowers were being staged for
exhibition, gave indication early on
Thursday morning that the meeting of
1900 was to be the banner event to date
in the history of the American Carnation
Society. Outside the rapidly falling snow
and increasing wind, together with the
absence of a number of expected partici-
pants, recalled vividly the big blizzard
that so seriously impeded matters at the
meeting one year ago, but it was only a
suggestion, and serious ditliculties were
not anticipated. Crowdsgathered round
the tables and commented upon the
striking points of the big beauties as
they were carefully arranged in the
vases by their owners, and this, with
hand shaking and friendly greetings
between old friends, occupied the time
till at 1 1 a.m., when M r. Scott, in stento-
rian voice, announced that all were
requesed to convene in the meeting room
in the Genesee Hotel, next door, and get
ready to open the formal business of
the convention.

About one hundred gentlemen filled the
comfortable little hall when Mr. Scott
called the meeting to order and intro-
duced Dr. Conrad Diehl, Mayor of
Buflalo. The mayor said that he wished
he could speak as forcibly as he felt the
pleasure it afforded him to welcome the
carnation society to his city. He was
sure the deliberations would be beneficial
to the members and to mankind. Their
efforts in creating a love for plants and
flowers would result in making the world
better and men better citizens. As a
physician he paid a touching tribute to
the influence of flowers in the sick room,
which brought comfort and pleasant
thoughts to the invalid, whether rich or
lowly. He extended the best wishes and
freedom of the city of Buffalo to all
the visitors and asked them to remem-
ber the great exposition to be held in
1901, and to use their influence to bring
the S A. F. convention here at that
time, so that the horticultural depart-
ment might be, as was hoped, the leading
feature of that great event.

John N. May responded briefly on
behalf of the carnation society, saying
that he knew from many past experiences
the meaning of a Buffalo welcome and

assuring his hearers that Buffalo can
hold up her end as well as any city in
the Union. He recalled a visit of twenty
years ago and commented on the mar-
velous advancement seen in the noble
and progressive city, as well as the
equally striking evolution seen in the
carnation flowers on exhibition to-day as
compared with the diminutive flowers
that were common twenty years back.
He thanked the Mayor for the kind
hospitality extended and for the honor
of his presence, promising on behalf of
the florists that the Pan-American Expo-
sition would not be forgotten.

President Kasting then said a few
words of welcome on behalfof the Buffalo
Florists' Club and was supplemented by
Mr. Scott, who recalled the meeting here
of the carnation society nine years ago,
facetiously advising the visitors not to
take the Mayor's offer of the freedom of
the city too literally, but advising those
who wished to put it to the test to place
themselves confidingly in the hands of
Messrs. Fancourt, Kasting and Rebstock.

President W. P. Craig then assumed
the chair and appointed tellers to dis-
tribute, receive and count ballots for six
judges of the exhibition. While thetellers
were at work payment of dues was in
order, and Mrs. Herr, the cheery little
associate secretary, gave assurances later
on that the number and alacrity of the
responses were far ahead of anything
heretofore in the history of the society.
The secretary read the minutes of the
previous meeting and the reading of the
annual address of the president then
followed.

The suggestion in the address regard-
ing the change in points for judging was
here briefly discussed. Mr. May empha-
sized its importance from the retailers'
point of view. Mr. Hill saw many diffi-
culties in putting the plan proposed into
practice. He remarked that keeping
qualities in a flower are largely a matter
of growing, soil and temperature as
may be easily seen by comparing the
product of different growers of the same
variety. He said that if double judging
should be followed at these annual meet-
ings the judges must necessarily take
cognizance of the time a flower had been
cut before they could arrive at ajust con-

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Feb.

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elusion and that some system of time
allowance lor exhibits from a distance
would be imperative. Mr. Witter-
staetter agreed that all depended on how
a flower had been grown and how cut,
and thought that the points given to
substance, in the schedule fully covered
the point, stating that a certain number
of his own flowers now on exhibition had
beencutinjanuary. Mr. Hill created much
merriment here by stating that he had
visited Mr. Witterstaetter's cellars and
had noted a certain volatile atmosphere
that seemed to give the place preserva-
tive qualities of a high order, with which
the many casks stored therein migh have
something to do. Here the tellers
appeared and Chairman Dillon reported
names of judges as follows:

On seedlings, Messrs. Wm. Scott, W.
N. Eudd and Adam Graham.

On commercial classes, Messrs. F.
Burki, J. M. Gasser and W. J. Palmer, Sr.

It was voted that the exhibition hall
be closed between the hours of 2 and 4
p. m., while the judges are at work, and
adjournment was ordered at 12:30, to
reconvene at 2 p. m.

The first business at the afternoon
session on Thursday was the pres-
entation of the report of the Lawson
medal committee, by M. A. Patten.
After receiving designs and bids from a
a number of manufacturers one made in
Boston was selected by Mr. Lawson and,
with the unanimous approval of the
committee, was ordered at a cost of
$300. This included one medal each of
gold, silver gilt and bronze and two
silver. The report was accepted with
thanks and the medals, which were
passed around, were greatly admired.

Discussion of the proposition to incor-
porate a change in the judges' schedule
recognizing the comparative keepmg
quality of seedlings exhibited for award
was then resumed. Mr. Crabb expressed
very radical views on the subject and
thought that in addition to a certain
number of points in the scale it should
be required that a duplicate set of flowers
be sent three days in advance of an
exhibition and their condition noted at
time of judging, injustice to those grow-
ers who might buy with a view to
growing for the wholesale market. He
further advocated some plan of visiting,
by a committee, to ascertain the freedom
of bloom of any variety which was to be
placed on the market. Mr. Wittersaetter
thought that as flowers with light, thin
petals go to sleep most quickly, the
feature of substance in the scale is suf-
ficient to cover the point at issue. Rob't
Craig's opinion was that the only way
to ascertain the keeping quality of a
variety is to try it and that no one can
tell by examination whether a flower will
keep or not, but Mr. Hill disagreed and
attributed results to methods of culture,
character of soil, etc., and thought that
to attempt to determine such a quality
in flowers on exhibition would be tread-
ing on dangerous ground.

Mr. Kastinff believed that if flowers
were cut at the proper time and kept in
proper temperature afterwards there
would be little trouble about keeping
them and Mr. Herr agreed that there is
as much or more art in picking as in
growing carnations. Mr. Baur suggested
cutting with a sharp knife in preference
to picking and Mr. May attributed fre-
quent trouble to overheating in transit.
Mr. Murchie called attention to the
tendency of the carnation to go to sleep
as soon as hybridization is effected and
the advantges of removing the pistil
as soon as the flower has opened. Mr.

Herrington, Mr. Weber and othersjoined
in the discussion and then Mr. Crabb
offered a motion which, as amended on
motion of Mr. Craig, was adopted as
follows: That a committee of five be
appointed to revise the scale of points in
such manner as to incorporate, if found
practicable, the points raised in the dis-
cussion, also if any method could be
devised to induce the express companies
to handle cut flowers with more care
than is now exercised and that the com-
mittee, if it be not able in a practicable
way to determine the keeping qualities
of a carnation by means of the scale of
points, be instructed to report the means
whereby said keeping quality may be
determined.

The committee as appointed consisted
of Messrs. G. F. Crabb, F. Dorner, Jr., J.
L. Dillon, Wm. Weber and Jas. Harts-
horne.

Mr. Hill expressed his opinion that
express companies can be made to pay

CARNATION WEBER'S NO. MO.

for negligence in handling flowers if the
society will only make a test case and
put up a big fight in connection with the
S. A. F.

The question of reduced railroad rates
to the meetings was considered and Sec-
retary Stewart, of the S. A. F., gave his
experiences in similar cases, advising that
an efiort be made to secure one and one-
third fare for the next meeting. Mr.
Herrington spoke favorably of the possi-
bility of arranging for union meetings
with the rose society and Mr. Craig
agreed with him that many advantages
might be gained thereby. Messrs. May,
Nicholson and Herrington were there-
upon appointed a committee to bring
about a conference with the rose society.

Peter Fisher was then called upon for
some remarks on hybridization but
declined. Mr. Witterstaetter also dis-
claimed any knowledge of the subject
and declared most varieties now popular
to be largely the result of accident, but
he is keeping strict records and hopes to
evolve something yet. Color, he said,
appears to be more dependent upon the

pollen parent, but habit and other char-
acteristics are oftener taken from the
seed parent. Mr. Dorner's experience
was that results are mostly chance as
far as color is concerned but that it is
possible to work on blooming qualities
and habit and Mr. Besold agreed with
him.

Messrs. Wm. Scott, Adam Graham, E.
G.Hill, J.N. May and Wm. Nicholson
were appointed a committee to prepare
a premium list for next year and at 4-:30
the meeting adjourned until 7:30 p. m.

Reports of judges were read and
accepted at the opening of the evening
session. Mr. Hartshorne then read his
paper on the merits of indoor culture.

Quite a lively discussion followed the
reading of this paper. Mr. Dailledouze
said that in his experience indoor culture
favored quality slightly but outdoor
culture gave quantity in ratio of three to
one. He believed that if a man should
want to grow carnation flowers for
exhibition purposes he would do better
under glass, as a rule, but that results
varied and with some varieties there was
no great difference in results either way.
Triumph is the best under glass variety.
Mr. Weber said that Buttercup was
practicable only under glass all the time.

Mr. Ward, as the original advocate of
indoor culture, said that he had found
that the cut was much less in quantity
than from field planting but the quality
was decidedly superior. Mr. Hartshorne
enumerated Juoilee and Maud Dean as
good indoor varieties and Mr. Hill
endorsed this as far as Jubilee was con-
cerned and said the same was emphatic-
ally true of Evelina, but on the whole
favored the out-door plan. Mr. May said
he had found Mrs. Dean all right under
glass but as to Olympia results were two
to one in favor of plants 'ifted from field
early in September. The slight advant-
age in quality would not compensate for
disparity in cut. Mr. Scott also advo-
cated field culture, even if only for three
months, as the best course for the aver-
age carnation grower.

Mr. Marquisee advanced the view that
the character of the greenhouses had much
to do with results. Mr. Ward endorsed
this and favored wide houses ven-
tilated at sides and ends and with double
ventilation at the top. Messrs. Harts-
horne, Marquisee, Dailledouze and others
participated in the discussion of this
point, it being generally conceded that as
low a temperature as possible in summer
is essential to successful indoor culture,
but a difference of opinion being evident
as to the wisdom of syringing continu-
ously to reduce temperature. A vote of
thanks was extended to Mr. Hartshorne.

Nominations for place of meeting were
then in order and Indianapolis, Balti-
more, Detroit and Cleveland were sever-
ally nominated and eloquent and witty
speeches made by the advocates of each
place. A ballot was then taken and Bal-
timore won by a fair margin and amid
much enthusiasm.

Nominations of officers were then made
as follows: For president, Robert Halli-
day, Baltimore, Md.; vice-president. Wm.
Weber, Oakland, Md.; secretary, A. M.
Herr; treasurer, F. Dorner, Jr. There
being no contest for any of the offices it
appears that Baltimore and "Maryland,
My Maryland" is decidedly "in it" this
time.

Friday morning's session opened with
a discussion of the best method of culture
for plants grown outdoors for summer
blooming and the question of varieties
was also touched upon. Several mem-
bers joined in recommending Portia,

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835

Mrs. Fisher, Scott, Daybreak and New
York. It was advised that cuttings be
struck early, planted out in April and
pinched back once.

The question of price cutting was
broached and W. N. Rudd remarked that
the only prevention lay in stimulating
the fool killer to increased activity.

The subject of sub-irrigation proved a
fruitful theme. C. W. Ward, who has
given close attention to this matter for
several seasons, stated that as yet he had
formed no settled views, that he was
compiling facts and proposed continued
experiment along this line, but that it
will take a long time to reach definite
conclusions. At F. Dorner & Sons' they
find varying results with different varie-
ties grown by this method. Mr. Dorner
uttered a caution against over-watering
and stated that they do not feel encour-
aged to extend their experiments.
Messrs. Weber, Dale and Rudd reported
that they are following up sub- irrigation
in a small way but have not as yet
achieved any noteworthy results. Wit-
terstaetter has trouble with the brick
bottomed benches drying out too rapidly
when heat is on the houses but John N.
May stated that there would be no diffi-
culty if the bricks are laid on a board
foundation. He finds great benefit from
a brick bottom in the propagating
bench.

The question of consolidation with the
rose society on the time of the annual
meeting was very freely discussed and
several objections were urged as more
than counterbalancing the advantages.
It was pointed out that deferring the
jamation exhibition until March would
interfere with the spring business of the
rooted cutting men and that February is
too early for a comprehensive exhibition
of roses Mr May, for the committee,
recommended a fusion of interests and
some thought the plan would result in
gain for both organizations, but others
believe that it would cause a deplorable
mutual interference, and the whole mat-
ter was finally returned to the same
committee for further consideration.

An exhaustive discussion on rules then
ensued, it being at length voted that 1 p.
m. on the opening day be the time limit
for staging flowers for competition, seed-
lings entered for certificates only being
excepted. It was also decreed that
entries must be in the secretary's hands
on the Saturday prior to the exhibition,
alllater entries to pay a penalty of $1
each.

A discussion followed on the necessity
of giving judges some official standard
on which they shall base judgment and
the arguments concerning objective or
ideal standards culminated in the
appointment of a committee of five to
report, at the next annual ■ meeting,
instructions to judges and suggestions as
to the establishment of standards for
their guidance.

Mr. Scott, for the committee charged
with the revision of the schedule, reported
that modifications seemed advisable in
the requirements to win the Michel cup.
It was also recommended that the Law-
son gold medal and silver medal be dupli-
cated and a bronze medal added. It was
further recommended that the sweeo-
stake competition be omitted. Tfie
report was adopted and a motion pre-
vailed that no variety be hereafter con-
sidered by the judges unless it bears
either a name or seedling number.

A unanimous ballot was cast for the
officers placed in nomination on Thurs-
day.

At the afternon session Prof. F. A.

CARNATION MARY HILL

Sirrine, of Jamaica, N. Y., read a paper
on carnation pests, confining his remarks
to insects that are pests of the forcing
house, giving the habits and life history,
methods of reproduction and depreda-
tions and known remedies against green-
fly, red spider, thrips, cut worms, cabbage
looper, white grub, rose leaf tyer, white
ants, rose beetle, etc , illustrating his
remarks with a number of photographs
which were passed around among his
audience. It developed in the discussion
following the paper that cyanide of
potassium in small quantities, such as
one-half ounce to 1,000 cubic feet of air
space, with houses closed all night, is as
effective and less likely to result in harm
than exposure to a stronger dose for a
shorter time, also that low plants such
as violets are less liable to suffer from it
than are carnations and chrysanthe-
mums, on account of the gas banking
overhead. Several speakers had found
Aphis Punk efficacious in the case of
green fly, and highly recommend it, but
some objection was made to its odor and
it war represented to be rather expensive
to use. A vote of thanks was given Prof.
Sirrine for his valuable paper.

Fred Dorner, Jr., then reported for the
committee appomted yesterday, that it
was deemed impracticable to incorporate
in the scale of points any recognition of
keeping qualities of flowers, but presented
for consideration a scheme for three
judges in each large city to whom intro-
ducers of new varieties may send blooms
at intervals for test as to keeping finali-
ties, a plan somewhat similar to the
seedling committees of the chrysanthe-
mum society. After a full discussion the
report was laid on the table until the
next meeting.

The committee also reported itself
unable, in the short time at its disposal,
to formulate any practical remedy for
losses through acts of express compa-
nies, and a long discussion followed,
participated in by many large shippers
of flowers and plants, who related expe-
riences and results of effects to collect
damages for goods delayed or otherwise
injured through negligence of common car-
riers. The Adams Express Company was

censured for disposition to avoid reason-
able responsibility and general discour-
tesy in relation to such claims, and the
American, National and United States
express companies were spoken well of.
The value of a good understanding with
local express agents was dwelt upon and
the use of the special red flower label was
recommended. General opinion was
that every man meeting loss should
hold the carrier sharply liable and insist
on full settlement, caUing upon the
national societies for help in pushing
test cases if necessary, and trade papers
to be called upon to assist in giving pub-
licity to all instances of oppression.

During the afternoon the public thronged
the exhibition hall so that the floor
was almost impassable at times.

On Friday evening the exhibition hall
was transformed into a splendid banquet
room and at 8:30 more than 150 guests
sat down at the laden tables, laden not
alone with vases of carnations but with
good things solid and liquid with which
to regale the inner man. The menus were
gems in their way and a good evidence
of the ability in this line of their designer,
D. B. Long. On the cover was a bunch
of carnations in colors, with a gold
embossed buffalo in the corner and the
inscription:

"Guests.— American Carnation Society
Hosts. — liulTalo Florists' Club."

On the inside, on deckle edged paper,
the following:

Entertainment— des diantlius \ts, divinitc

An attempt at hybridizing

Wit and common _sense crossed with uastron-
omy.

Informality the rule.

Everything atl lib. No restrictions.
Chef des hybritizeure, w. F. Kastine

Assistes, \Vm. Scott, Clias. ir. Keitscli

Demonstratour des resultat. \Vm. Scott'.

On the other side were inscribed edibles
and irrigation in equally witty form.

President W. F. Kasring, presided'and
Wm. Scott officiated as toastmaster. Wm.
P. Craig responded for the carnation
society, Wm. Weber for "Maryland, my
Maryland," John N. May for "Our Naval
Forces," E. G. Hill for "The Hoosier
State," Robert Craig for "Horticulture,"
C. W. Ward for "Greenhouse Odors "1
F. Cowell for "The Higher Branches,"

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W. N. Rudd for "Midnight Prowlers,"
Chas. Keitsch for "Exhibition Manage-
ment," Wm. Gammage for "Our Neigh-
bors," Wm. J. Stewart for "The Press,"

D. B. Long for "Art in Floriculture," Iv.

E. Marquisee for "Titles of Nobility,"
Eugene Dailledouze for "Triple Six" and
G. H. Fancourt for "Cheap Fuel."

The Awards.

The following were the premiums
awarded:

One hundred blooms white, first, J. L.
Dillon for Queen Louise.

One hundred blooms light pink, first,
L. E. Marquisee for The Marquis; second,
E. G. Hill & Co. for Ethel Crocker.

One hundred blooms scarlet, first, Chi-
cago Carnation Co. for Jubilee.

One hundred blooms crimson, first,
Chicago Carnation Co. for Gen. Maceo.

One hundred blooms variegated, first,
Chicago Carnation Co. for Mrs. Bradt;
second, E. G. Hill & Co. for J. Whitcomb
Riley.

Fifty blooms crimson, first. Robert
Craig & Son for Gen. Gomez; second,
same for Gen. Maceo.

Twenty-five blooms dark pink, intro-
duction of 1899, first, E. G. Hill & Co.
for Leslie Paul.

Cottage Gardens prize for fifty blooms
Gen. Gomez, won by Dailledouze Bros.

Cottage Gardens silver cup for best
crimson seedling, won by Cottage Gar-
dens with Gov. Roosevelt.

Chicago Carnation Co. silver cup for
light pink seedling not yet disseminated,
won by Dailledouze Bros, with No. 3.

Lawson gold medal for 100 blooms
any variety, won by Dailledouze Bros,
with No. 6(56.

Lawson silver medal for twenty-five
blooms of undisseminated seedling, won
by R. Witterstaetter with Adonis, scarlet.

In the sweepstake competition Daille-
douze Bros, were first with Mrs. Bradt,
Witterstaetter second with Eugenie,
pink, and third with Adonis.

The following seedlings were certifi-
cated:

Witterstatter's Estelle, scarlet, scored
86 points. Eugenie, pink, scored 88
points. Elinor, white, scored 89 points.

Kuhn's Mrs. Lippincott, light pink,
scored SG points.

Cottage Gardens' Gov. Roosevelt,
crimson, scored 93 points.

Dailledouze Bros'. No. 606, variegated,
scored 89 points.

Preliminary certificates were awarded
as follows:

Fisher's The Maine, white, scored 8S
points.

Dailledouze Bros.' No. 100, white,
scored 87 points. Delight, pink, scored
88 points.

Witterstaetter's No. 550, white, scored
90 points.

■ Those Present.

Robt. Craig, Wm. P. Craig, Walter
Mott, Robt. Kift, J. A. Shellem, A. B.
Cartledge, Horace Dumont, L. Pennock,
J. Kuhn, S. S. Skidelsky, PaulBerkowitz,
Chas. Rieff and C. H. Kuhn, Philadel-
phia, Pa.; Geo. A. Rackham. Wm. Breit-
meyer, J. F. Sullivan, Gustav Taepke, F.
H. Beard, Jas. Taylor, John Carey, Harry
Balsley, Frank Holznagle, Rob't Flower-
day, John Evans and Thos. Brown,
Detroit, Mich; Peter Reinberg, O. P.
Bassett, Henry Wietor, Geo. M. Garland,
G. L. Grant, W. N. Rudd, J. C. Vaughan
and wife, Jas. S. Wilson, J. V. Merrion,
.Mbert Fuchs, Jas. Hartshorne and J. D.
Thompson, Chicago; J. M. Gasser, F. W.

Ziechmann, Adam Graham, H. A. Hart,
Casper Aul, A. Schmidt, S. N. Pentecost
and Guy Bates, of Cleveland, Ohio; Henry
Smith, Geo. F. Crabb and Wm. Hannah,
Grand Rapids, Mich.; Wm. Nicholson,
Wm. Spillsbury and S. J. Goddard,
Framingham, Mass.; R. Salter, A. T.
Vick, F. Schlegel, G. J. Keller, F. J.
Keller, J. M. Keller and W. Salmon,
Rochester, N. Y.; C. W. Ward and J. E.
Casey, Oueens, N. Y.; C. Besold, Mineola.
N. Y.; "Wm. Miller, Bracondale, Ont ;
lohn H. Taylor, Bayside, N. Y.; A. H.
Lange, Worcester, Mass.; J. H. Dunlop
and F. C. Miller, Toronto, Ont.; Harry
Dale and Wm. Findlay, Brampton, Ont ;
Paul M. Pierson, Scarboro, N. Y.; E.
llippard, Voungstown, Ohio; John
Murchie, Sharon, Pa.; S. A. Baur, Erie,
Pa.; J. F. Wilco.K, Council Bluffs,
Iowa; Geo. Bancroft, Cedar Falls,
Iowa; Wm. Clark, Colorado Springs,
Colo.; T. C. Joy, Nashville, Tenn.; J. C.
Rennison, Sioux City, Iowa; Wm.
Weber and H. Weber, Oakland, Md ;
F. L. Atkins, Rutherford, N. J.; Wm. T.

CARNATION QUEEN LOUISE-

Bell, Franklin, Pa ; W. C. Rockwell,
Bradford. Pa.;R. Witterstaetter, Sedams-
ville, Ohio; E. G. Hill and J. A. Evans,
Richmond, Ind ; Jdo. L. Wyland, De
Haven, Pa.; Fred. Burki, Bellevue, Pa.;
Wm. Lauch, Carrick, Pa.; Benj. Elliott,
Pittsburg, Pa ; Geo. E. Fancourt, Wilkes-
barre. Pa.; Geo. F. Crabb, Grand Rapids,
Mich; J. E Angell, Waverly. N. Y ; M.M.
Michael, Dansville, N. Y.; Albert M.
Herr and wife, Lancaster, Pa ; Wm. J.
Crowe and i\ J. Baker, Utica, N.
Y.; Jno. N. May, Summit, N. ].\
Jerry Brookins, Orchard Park, N. Y' ;
L. E. Marquisee and R. H. C. Bard,
Syracuse, N. Y.; A. Herrington, Madison,
N. J.; J. M. Palmer and Wm. Swayne,
Kennett Square, Pa.; M. A. Patten,
Tewksbury, Mass ; Harmon Burr, Darien,
N. Y.; F. G. Lewis, Lockport, N. Y ; Geo.
E. Buxton, Nashua, N. H.; Philip Heilig,
Franklin, Pa.; D. Carmichael, Wellesley,
Mass,; Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass.; S. J.
Renter. Westerly, K. I,; C. Warburton,
Fall River, Mass.; E. N. Pierce, Waverlev,
Mass.; Alex. Wallace and Chas. B.
Weathered, New York; Wni.J. Stewart,
Boston, Mass.; F. J. Gantz, Elmira, N.
Y.; J. H. Dann, Westfield, N Y.; J. D.
Eisele, Riverton, N. J ; W. Carlton,
Willoughby, Ohio; E. S. Hampton,
Springbrook, N. Y.;Robt. George, Paines-

ville, Ohio; C. Merkel, Mentor, Ohio;
Fred Dorner, Jr., Lafayette, Ind ; Geo
Bayer, Toledo, Ohio; Carl Hagenburger,
West Mentor, Ohio; E. Dailledouze, Flat-
bush, N. Y.; Wm. Sunderbruch and Wm.
Murphy, Cincinnati, Ohio; J. L. Dillon,
Bloomsburg, Pa.; Wm. Gammage,
London, Ont.

The President's Address.
Ladie.s and Gentlemen, and Members
OF THE American Carnation Society:
—Nine years ago, m the city of New
York, was held the first regular meeting
of the American Carnation Society. The
society since that time has grown greatly
m membership and in influence. The
good it has done is apparent to all who
have watched its workings. It has dif-
fused among its members much valuable
information, and has greatly stimulated
the production of new varieties, and
among these new varieties there comes
occasionally, at rare intervals, one which
in one or more points is superior to any-
thing previously existing in its particular
class. I suppose it is safe to say that, on
an average, it is necessary to raise and
test a thousand or more seedlings in
order to secure one that will, by its own
merits, secure a place, more or less per-
manent, as a commercially valuable car-
nation. Our exhibition tables show that
this year there have been put on the
market at least half a dozen which
promise to add to the already great
prestige which the carnation has as a
florists' flower. I need not name these
candidates for popular favor; they are
here to speak for themselves, more elo-
quently than human tongue can, and to
testify that the standard of quality is
being raised higher and higher, year by
year.

As a matter of fact, the quality of the
carnation is being so rapidly improved
that it is not possible to name a single
variety that was largely grown nine
years ago, when this society was organ-
ized. At that time, such varieties as
Grace Wilder and Portia represented the
highest standard of quality, and what
chance would they have in competition
with the leading varieties of today? It
is a matter of great regret that there
have not been more new roses of merit
introduced in the last decade. While we
have at least a dozen varieties of carna-
tions which can be grown in quantity
and disposed of at a profit, there are
practically now only four roses in any-
thing like common use. Let us congrat-
ulate our brothers, the rose growers, on
the formation of their rose society, and
express the hope that it will do as much
or more for the rose as our organization
has done for the carnation, and we feel
sure that this will be the case. Now that
there is such a society devoted to the
interests of the rose, growers will be
encouraged to devote time to the cross-
ing of varieties with a view of raising
new shades of color which shall be fit
companions for the Bride and Brides-
maid, and perhaps it is not too much to
hope that a white or pink rose shall be
raised which shall be in the class
with the magnificent and peerless
American Beauty; the fact that there
is now an official and powerful tribu-
nal ready to recognize and give full
publicity to any meritorious new comer,
will certainly stimulate the production
of new varieties. The carnation society
extends congratulations to the young
brother (or sister) and wishes it every
success.

How to conduct a carnation or a rose
society so that it may continue to

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HENRY WEBER

THOMAS W. LAWSON.
THREE MEN WHO HAVE WROUGHT FOR THE CARNATION.

FRED CORNER, SR.

advance in power and influence can only
be learned by experience, and the measure
of the advance will be in proportion to
the earnestness of its members, and to
the faithfulness with which they shall
apply themselves to the problems which
arise from time to time. If we shall be
able to improve the methods ot conduct-
ing our society as much as the growers
have improved cultural methods, those
who conduct our society a decade hence,
may look with a feeling akin to pity on
our present ieeble efforts.

I will not venture to take up jour
time with any allusion to improved cult-
ural methods because these advances are
made known from time to time in our
trade journals, which are devoting more
space to carnation matters than to the
interests ot any other class of flowers.
The papers which are to be read, and the
discussions which will doubtless take
place during this convention will also
luUy illustrate these points. I will, how-
ever, suggest what seems to me would
be an improvement in our scale of judg-
ing carnations by points. In our present
scale there is no provision for recognizing
the keeping qualities of a flower, which
is very important. Many of our leading
retail florists consider this the most
important quality in a flower. No matter
how beautiful the variety may be, if it
"goes to sleep" soon after delivery to
the customer, nothing but dissatisfaction
can result. 1 would, therefore, suggest
that we drop from the scale the ten
points for substance and together with
the ten for plant, which has been done
away with and which points were
allotted to color and stem, and also
the five for calyx, and give these
twenty five points for keeping quali-
ties— the flowers could be judged on
the first day as to all the points except-
ing those awarded for keeping (jualities,
which latter would be determined just
before the close of the exhibition.

And now, in closing, let me bespeak a
lull attendance at every session of this
convention. Do not allow the attrac-
tions of this fascinating city of Buffalo to
lead you away, and do not forget that
we want to increase our membership;
the greater our numbers, the greater our
power may be.

Secretary's Report.

Your secretary begs leave to report
having issued the proceedings of the meet-
ing held in Philadelphia, Pa., in due time
and having mailed the same to all mem-
bers not in arrears for dues.

The resolution of thanks to Prof.
Arthur was printed and forwarded to
every experiment station in the United
States and a separate copy to a number
of officials, state and otherwise.

Membership in the society has remained
about stationary, the few dropping out
having been replaced by about an equal
number of new members.

Registration has been pretty generally
lollowed up by members and by non-
members, wherever a variety has been
named with the view to introducing it
to the trade, and thus quite a few cases
of the duplication of names avoided.

Albert M. Here.

Growing Carnations Under Glass All
Summer.

BY .lAMES HAKTSHOKXE, ,IOLIET, ILL.

What first induced me to try this
method was the reading of some carna-
tion notes bj' Mr. Edwin Lonsdale, of
Philadelphia, some five or six years ago,
telling of the success he was having with
certain varieties, notabh' Buttercup and
Helen Keller. I first tried it in a small
way, planting about 100 or so of each
variety, and on the first experiment
secured blooms far superior to any that
I had ever been able to produce from fall
lifted plants. I becamesoconvinced that
I was on the right track that each year
following I increased the quantity of
plants for trial, so that now, the fifth
season of my experiment with this
method, we grow practically all our
carnations indoors. I feel that we have
passed the experimental stage, and can
conscientiously recommend this method
to anyone who wants high-grade carna-
tions from Septemberto July. My under-
standing of growing carnations inside all
summer and that of others regarding the
matter undoubtedly makes the title of
the subject a trifle misleading, as I do
not think it practicable or advisable to
keep the plants indoors entirely. They

should be planted outside as early in the
spring as possible. Plant close together
in the rows, say about six to eight inches
apart, and allow just enough room
between the rows to work a hand culti-
vator. By July 1, if you have attended
faithfully to the pinching process, you
will have nice bushy little plants. At
this date, or as soon after as you can
prepare your houses to receive them, they
should be housed. Allow me here to lay
stress on the fact that the greatest
enemy to successful indoor culture is red
spider, and that the grower should
thoroughly cleanse his houses of this pest
before planting young stock in them.
I also would advise giving the plants a
good syringing before lifting, as some of
the varieties get badly infested with
spider in the field, at least we find it so
in our locality. The houses should be
shaded during planting, unless you can
get a few days of cloudy weather, which
is seldom likely at this season.

Treatment after housing is much the
same as that ordinarily practiced, except
that the details of culture demand
greater carefulness. The walks, walls
and surfaces underneath the benches
should be well syringed to keep down
the spider. If this is given close atten-
tion, as it should be, it will not be neces-
sary to syringe the plants more than
once in two or three weeks. If done
early in the morning, I find is very bene-
ficial, as it washes the dust oS the plants
and keeps the pores of the foliage open
for action. It is also well to get the
hose outside occasionally to wash the
dust off" the glass, as the more light the
plants receive after they are established
the healthier and tougher will be their
growth. The soil should not be too
rich, or it will cause a too soft and
spindling growth. If the soil is naturally
good, rotted sod, etc., it is best not to
add any manure whatever. Superfluous
manure is one thing in particular which
must be guarded against to insure suc-
cess, as with such a high temperature
and a regular supply of moisture at the
roots the plants will grow fast enough
without it. It means more labor feeding
later in the season, but at the same time
it is, in my belief, very essential for the
health of the plants. One of the princi-

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pal drawbacks to growing inside is the
baking and cracking of the soil, condi-
tions peculiar to our soil as soon as it
becomes dry after watering. Where this
happens it makes a great deal more work
cultivating the soil by hand as against
using a cultivator outside; but to do away
with so much extra of this labor, when
scratching up the soil between the plants,
1 find it a good plan to leave a ridge or
little elevation of the soil between the
rows, thus affording for the rows of
plants a sort of gutter, where all the
water should be applied and not allowed
to run over the surface of the entire bed.
It is necessary not to use a too strong
force of water or it will wash the loose
earth in heaps. The ridges of soil
between the rows are intended also to
act as a mulch for the roots, which is
better for the health of the plants than a
mulch of manure, unless the latter be
very fine and minus nutriment.

The ventilators should be left open
night and day until the temperature gets
down to 40° at night. It is quite
important to give them the benefit of
this low temperature, if it can be done
before the blooms appear, which for our
market would be about September 15 to
October 1, as it seems to give the plants
a more vigorous growth, the foliage a
nice bluish color, and the stems addi
tional stiffness. As soon as the blooms
appear, one can readily note the superior-
ity of the flowers of inside stock to
those from plants lifted only two or
three weeks before. The former are m
good demand at sometimes double the
price of the latter, which are often hard
to dispose of at any price, owmg to the
large quantity of such stock in the mar-
ket at this period. I do not beheve that
as good blooms can be produced by field
grown plants until about February 1.
At this date the outdoor stock begms to
catch up; but there are already gone four
of the best months for marketing the pro-
duct, and right here is where the indoor
grown stock gains the advantage over the
outdoor and the real reason why I advo-
cate indoor culture in preference to fall
lifted plants. I notice that the majority of
growers around Chicago are planting a
week or two earlier each year, so that
now some of the most prominent growers
are planting in July, and they keep mak-
ing a better reputation each year for
carnations. To be as brief as possible,
I might sum it up in this way: It requires
more labor to care for the plants when
grown inside, consequently it brings a
higher cost on the product; but the
grower will not have such a grassy
growth of plants, thus enabling him to
plant closer and to cut as many or more
blooms from a given space than from
field plants, and as I claim one can get
a higher price for the blooms during at
least a considerable portion of the four
months already indicated, the additional
receipts from the indoor method will be
so much iiiore than the extra cost of pro-
duction as to still leave a very considera-
ble balance in their favor.

Scraps.

The visitors represented a very wide
range of country, from the extreme east
to the far west and from Canada on the
north to Tennessee on the south, and the
good things were not confined to any
one section. It was unquestionably the
most representative gathering m the car-
nation society's history.

On Thursday evening J. D. Thompson
entertained about twenty-five friends at
dinner at the Iroquois. It was an ele-

gant "spread" and extended well past
midnight. John N. May acted as toast-
master, but the talking was informal,
somewhat on the lines of the Ananias
Society, with stories of varying veracity.
Mr. Hartshorne sang most entertain-
ingly.

One gentleman was overheard to say:
"I find these meetings great educators.
The day I began going to exhibitions,
that day 1 commenced to progress."

The ■ very small percentage of bald
heads in the meetings was remarkable.
There is lots of youthful material in
the carnation society, from the president
down.

The meeting hall in the Genesee was
admirably adapted for the purpose.

A lively fire in the basement of the
building in which the exhibition hall was
located, came very near demolishing the

THE LATE FRANK BECKER.

entire business. Luckily a strong odor
of smoke was the only evidence of the
narrow escape.

Two visitors, both experienced travel-
ers, showed up without their satchels
and had to resort to the telegraph and
express for comfort.

The Lawson medals are beautiful in
design and fine specimens of the engrav-
er's art.

A Trio of Carnationists.

HENRY WEBER.

The subject of this sketch had his own
little garden in the Province of Hesse-
Cassle, Germany, long before he had
reached his fourteenth year and com-
pleted the customary course in the gov-
ernment schools, when he was appren-
ticed to aflorist,becomingforeman before
he was nineteen, at which age he entered
the British army, serving in the Crimean
war in 1S54 and 1S55. During the fol-
lowing ten years he was stationed at
various points in Asia, Africa, Australia
and New Zealand, meeting many thrill-
ing adventures, particularly in the Hot-
tentot war. In 1S6,'J Mr. Weber came to
America and, with his brother John, who
had preceded him, embarked in market
gardening at Mt. Savage, Md. At the
end of five years he sold out to his brother
and removed to Cumberland, combin-

ing floriculture with gardening. In 1879
he bought a tract of swampy land near
Oakland, much against the advice of his
associates, redeemed it and made it a
veritable garden. It was his intention to
grow cauliflower and celery for the east-
ern markets and his greenhouses were
only designed for meeting local demands,
but it was only a few years before he
became alive to the possibilities of carna-
tion culture and for the past nine years he
has given particular attention to this spec-
ialty. He was among the first to adopt
modern methods and believes that the
improvement has only fairly begun. He
takes great pleasure in the raising of
seedlings and has achieved much success
in this line. As a result of his eflorts we
have Genevieve Lord, now being dissem-
inated, and in 1901 several more finesorts
will be put on the market, all seedlings of
1896, among themNo.llO,alargewhite;
No. 30, a bright pink, and No. 126, a
sweet-scented, long-stemmed crimson.
• He has also a number of later seedlings
which have not yet passed through the
period of testing. Sub-irrigation, side-
ventilation and indoor culture are prob-
lems in which Mr. Weber takes much
interest and he believes they will soon be
recognized as essential to the best devel-
opment of the carnation.

THOMAS W. LAWSON.

There is not a man in America who is
not identified with the trade who has
done as much to raise the carnation
in puplic esteem as has the man whose
name is interwoven in the story of Peter
Fisher's celebrated pink. The narrative
of Mr. Lawson'sforty-twoyearsabounds
in incidents which show him to be just
the man to enjoy such negotiations as
resulted in bringing the flower which
bears his wife's name to its present status
and made it the most famous product of
the hybridizers' brush. Copper king,
horseman, yachtsman, genius, Mr. Law-
son is a genial, modest gentleman whom
few carnationists have ever met but who
will always be held in highest regard by
the members of the American Carnation
Society, who have benefited more than
he by the discussion of the carnation
which followed the widespread stories of
the "30,000-donar" flower. Least of all
his aid to the flower of his choice is his
contribution of medals to the society of
which he is an honorary member. The
photograph which we herewith repro-
duce was taken in Mr. Lawson's Boston
office some time prior to his appearance
as a factor in floricultural affairs.

FRED. DORNER, SR.

Fred. Dorner, Sr., of Lafayette, Ind.,
was born in Baden, Germany, November
29, 1S37. I ntil eighteen years of age he
remained in Germany with his parents
and during that time acquired a good
practical education in the public schools
of that country. In 1855 he sailed for
America and at once made his way to
Lafaj'ette, Ind., where he has since
resided. F'or a number of years he fol-
lowed varied employments but in 1870
went into the floral business on his own
account. For a number of years he
rented greenhouses and engaged in the
cultivation of a general line of florists'
stock. In 1891 he purchased nine acres
of land in the eastern section of the citv
and began the development of his pres-
ent extensive establishment. First he
erected three greenhouses, to which he
has added from time to time until the
establishment now comprises seventeen
greenhouses of 50,000 square feet of
glass. He carries a general line of stock

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for the retail trade, but makes a spe-
cialty of carnations for the wholesale
trade, shipping flowers and plants to all
points in the United States, from New
York city to San Francisco and from
New Orleans to Winnipeg, Manitoba.
He makes exhibits of flowers and plants
«t all the leading flower shows.
Business is carried on under the firm
name of F. Dorner & Sons Co., and
associated with Mr. Dorner are his two
sons, Fred. E., Jr., and Theodore, also
his three daughters. \Vm. Scott was the
first of Mr. Dorner's new carnations that
is still grown extensively todaj'; of the
later introductions, Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt,
White Cloud, Gold Nugget and G. H.
Crane are well and most favorably
known. He makes quite a specialty of
carnation cuttings and the greater part
of the range of glass is devoted to that
purpose, although a considerable portion
is reserved for the production and trial
of new varieties, two of the houses being,
entirely occupied in this way at the pres-
ent time.

CARNATIONS.

SOME NEW VARIETIES.

Mary Hill (Hill).— Triumph is the
pollen parent of this variety. It has a
stifTstem two to three feet in length, a per-
fect calyx, and produces a flower three
and one-half inches in diameter. The
color is Triumph pink on opening, but it
lightens and becomes more beautiful as
the bloom matures. It does not bleach
at the edges. 1 1 has remarkable freedom
of bloom and requires more space on the
bench than do most varieties, owing to
the size of the plants by mid-season.

No. 110 (Weber).— This is a white
seedling of 1S9G and will not be sent out
until next year. It is a very vigorous
grower and produces large blooms on

CARNATION ESTELLE,

extra long, strong stems. The blooms
may very easily be classed as fancy, as
tew of them come under three inches. It
is easy to handle, and Messrs. Weber &
Sors report it very profitable.

Queen Louise (Dillon). — The originator
describes this as a pure white flower
nearly as large as Mrs. Bradt, borne on
long stems, but requiring no tying.

because of their strength. It is very
fragrant and possesses remarkable keep-
ing qualities. The variety possesses a
vigorous constitution, is easily propaga-
ted, easily transplanted, and is, more-
over, very prolific in bloom.

Estelle (Witterstaetter).— A very free
flowering scarlet of medium size, the
result of crossing various scarlet seed-
lings during the past eight years. The
work began with Portia and Jubilee was
used as pollen parent in the last cross.

Adonis (Witterstaetter).— It has taken
eight years to develop this scarlet
variety by the frequentcrossing of scarlet
seedlings, the final seed parent being a
seedling of Adelaide Kresken and The
Stuart, obtained five 3'ears ago.

CARNATION I'ERU.

W. W. Coles writes: Having seen this
carnation blooming for the past three
years in two different locations and last
year having seen it in nearly every month
from November to May, I wish to say I
consider it the best money-making white
carnation that has come under my notice.
It is a very easy variety to root, makes a
strong, quick growth, and lifts easily in
the fall. But the crowning point of this
peerless variety is its healthy growth and
free and everlasting blooming qualities.
It starts to bloom early and is never
once oft crop until pulled out in summer.
The color is a pure white, large flowers
onlongstifl stems. It originated in 1895
with F. B. Tinker, Peru, Ind. I havenot
grown a plant of this variety but am
pleased to be able to get some stock this
year as I regard it as a first-class com-
mercial sort.

RED SPIDER ON CARNATIONS.

Ed. Am. Florist. — Please state how
the extensive carnation growers keep the
red spider of! their flowering carnations
or the best and safest way to get rid of
these pests. I have always had trouble
with them from this time onward.

B. A. W.

Where an abundance of fresh air is
allowed to circulate in carnation houses
there is very little trouble from red spider
up to March 1. After that date the
increased sun power favors a greater day
temperature and in corners of houses the
spider is apt to make its appearance. We
use water slightly impregnated with salt.
This we have found effective. Care, how-
ever, must be taken not to have the salt
in too great quantity; a good plan is to
taste the water for its strength after the
salt is introduced. A little experience
will enable one to judge as to the quan-
tity of salt to put in ; just enough to cause
the taste of the salt is all that is neces-
sary. Continue the application two or
three times each week. H.

MORE ABOUT CARNATION HOUSES.

I do not know that I can settle down
to any particular form of house as the
best for carnations. However, I would
give preference to either the three-quarter
span running east' and west, or an even-
span house running the same way. The
exposure of the southern slope in either
case can be a few points to the east or
west of the south, without materially
injuring the efliciency of the house.
Speaking without much consideration I
should say that a house facing slightly
west of south would, perhaps, in our sec-
tion, give the best results, as we are apt
to have more sunlight from 10 to -i
o'clock during the winter time than we

have in the early mornings, and a slight
facing towards the southwest might
secure a little more sunlight. In other
localities this might not be the case. F'or
general purposes, twenty-two feet wide,
inside measurement, ranging anywhere
from 100 to 250 feet long, I consider a
splendid size. This will give three benches,
each four feet four inches wide, with
ample walks all around each bench.
This, of course, does away entirely with
side benches, and here I would say that I
deem a side bench an extravagance in

CARNATION ADONIS,

carnation growing. It always gives a
crop inferior to that of a center bench.
It puts one side of a bench entirely out of
your reach and it also keeps the side of
your house damp and in such condition
that the life of the house is materially
reduced.

As to heating, for a small plant where
there are only two or three houses and
where a night watchman cannot be
emploj'ed, I should incline towards hot
water under pressure, using, however,
2-inch wrought pipes instead of the
4-inch cast pipes that used to bein vogue.
In very large plants where it is necessary
to keep a night watchman I should pre-
fer steam The piping should be either
linch or l-U-inch. Ourexperience seems
to indicate that 1 Viinch piping is prefer-
able to every other size.

There should be at least one line of
ventilation at the ridge and if the house
is over twenty-five feet wide, two lines
should be put in at the ridge. I also
prefer a full line of ventilation on each
side of the house, and in very large
houses where the attempt is made to
grow stock inside during the summer,
they should be entirely detached from all
adjoining buildings and the ventilation
should be continuous around the sides,
under the eaves, and also across both
ends, so that the house could be practic-
ally opened to such an extent that it
might be considered almost equal to out-
doors.

As to glazing, I should by all means
lap the glass, should use a first-class
putty, should employ a first-class glazier

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who thoroughly and unquestionably
understood greenhouse glazing. As to
glass, I should use only the best quality
of double thick glass, securing it free from
blebs or blisters, if possible. I prefer
glass 16x24 inches.

In painting such a house I should make
the first priming coat of white lead and
pure linseed oil. Most greenhouse build-
ers dip the sash bars in a solution of oil
and yellow ochre. This, of course, is
cheaper but I think that in the end it
would be much better to spend the time
and lay on the priming coat thoroughly
with a brush. I should use only the very
best quality of Atlantic White Lead and
the house should properly be painted in
the hot part of the season. The wood
should be perfectly dry when the priming
coat is applied, and the structure should
also be dry whenever the second and
third coats are put on. I of course pre-
fer the modern iron-framed house to any
other class of structure, not upon the
ground of its being less expensive to
build, but for the reason that such a
house once secured is kept in order at a
much less expense than where you have
wooden frames that rot out.

In case a grower is to build a house in
front of another house which he does not
wish to shade he may use the short-span-
to-thesouth house to advantage. In
this house he will find the two south
benches very fine for growingcarnations;
but his rear bench will be weaker than
the other two, so that on the whole I do
not consider the shoit-span-to-the-south
house fully equal to the modern even-span
house, although a first-class grower will
attain excellent results in any of the three
forms.

The poorest type of house for carnation
growing I consider the even-span house
so placed that the ridge runs north and
south. This house proves a rather weak
growing house in the winter time, while
in the spring and summer months, the
sun being directly overhead, makes it an
extremely hot house. For this reason I
prefer all of the types of houses to run
east and west. C. W. Ward.

More About the Enquirer Controversy.

Ed. Am. Florist:— I note that Mr.
Bock charges me with taking the Chicago
iudges' side of the controversy, and do
not think that my notes on the matter
can be so construed. The intent was
simply to show that different judges,
working from a differentstandard, might
arrive at decidedly different results. Mr.
Bock's method and the results he gets
may be right or not, according to one's
individual point of view. It will be noted
that in no case did he compare Enquirer
with another variety of its own color.
Can there not be plausible arguments
advanced against the fairness ol this
method? I think so. Suppose Mr. Bock
were called upon to judge a true bluecar-
nation having the size, form and other
attributes of Scott. It would not come
within forty rods of a certificate under
his method. Would he have the courage
to turn it down? Every one would pro-
nounce such an act a crime, and yet how
could he avoid it? Mr. Bock makes con-
stant use of the word perfection. I must
register a most emphatic protest against
that. The word is absolutely and entirely
out of place in connection with any horti-
cultural product.

As the above is being written the mail
brings the current issue of your New
York contemporary, in which the writer
is not only flayed, but salt is liberally
sprinkled over" his bleeding remains.

First, about that alleged misquotation
of Scripture: Did our iriend ever see the
elder Sothern as the "Crushed Trage-
dian?" Probably he is too young to
have seen him. The tragedian, many
will remember, was in the habit of
delivering some high flown sentiment
followed by the words, "Part Shakes-
peare, part my own — mostly my own."
After reading the aforesaid article care-
fully, I am unable to understand exactly
what the gentleman is driving at, and —
begging his pardon— I doubt if he quite
knows himself. He seems to be in the
position of the man astraddle of the
fence— a very convenient position by the
way — but in endeavoring to get down
on both sides of it at the same time, it
is very difficult to avoid becoming a
bifurcated biped. The writer in ques-
tion says he has always supposed the
scale of the American Carnation Society
was a uniform standard to judge by. A
scale of points is not a standard to judge
fcj— never was a standard to judge by —
never will be It is a numerical state-
ment of the society's idea of the relative
value of the attributes of a carnation,
and can only be used in estimating the
total value of any flower by comparing
that flower with some standard either
existing or ideal. No official standard
exists today, and it is evident that
dift'erent judges are working from
entirely difterent standards. Let the
society give us a definite standard and
with good judges much more nearly
uniform results may be obtained. The
gentleman's discussion of the results to
be obtained by judges lacking knowledge
of the flower is useless. There is no
method by which an incompetent judge
can be relied upon fortrustworthv work.
W. N. RUDD.

Being one of the judges who awarded
100 points to Carnation linquirer, I will
claim the privilege of a reply to the
remarks of our friend, Theo. Bock. In
Mr. Bock's opinion the Chicago iudges
were away off. Heaskshimself the ques-
tion, "Is Enquirer perfection of color? "
and answers "No; it has too much salmon
to be a true pink." Pardon me, but
what does Mr. Bock consider to be a
true pink? How many men can you find
who agree on any given shade as ideal?
Then again, are judges required to inter-
pret what a true pink may be? For
myself. Brother Bock, I may prefer a pink
with a shade of salmon and you a shade
with more red in it,butit does not follow
that either shade would be an imperfect
color, and for the present color must
be considered good if evenly diffused over
the flower.

Now to Mr. Bock's second question
and his answer: "Is Enquirer perfection
in size? No; No. 066 stands right here
and is decidedly larger." Let me ask
what is the standard of size? Is it
John Thorpe's ideal four-inch flower? Is
a flower four inches in diameter more
perfect than one measuring a half inch
less? Third question: "Is it perfection in
calyx? Armazindy and Mrs Bradt have
finer calyxes." In what respect. Brother
Bock?' Does not the calyx of Enquirer
allow the flower to fully expand with-
out splitting? What more dp you want?
And again your query: "Is it perfect in
stem?" You answer: "Certainly not;
Armazindy stands right here, as straight
as a lot of cane stakes." Well, if we
accept the rigid stem of Armazindy as
perfection we might err in judging
Enquirer, but I for one do not consider
a rigid stem an ideal one. A stein is con-

sidered good that bears up a large flower
and keeps it in an upright position for a
whole da3' in a warm room, as does that
of the carnation under discussion.

"Is Enquirer good in substance?" Mr.
Bock asks, and admits "it is fair but not
perfection." Perhaps not according to
Mr. Bock's standard of perfection, but
this is simply a slight difference of opin-
ion. "Is it good in form? Why, Indiana
is there, which is better." In what way?
Indiana is perfect in form I will cheerfully
admit, but in what way is it better? As
to petalage we might have been wrong,
since we did not count the petals of the
different sorts that were under judgment
but as ' petalage" does not appear in the
scale we will pass that by as not to the
point. Now as to fragrance, which
according to our rules scales five points;
here there might be a chance for a differ-
ence. The judges' "smellers" might be
ofl and I will frankly admit that mine
were not in perfect working order on
that fateful trialday; still there weretwo
other judges besides my humble self, and
men, too, with knowledge of the duties
entrusted to them and with integrity
questioned by none.

Y'es, Friend Bock, judges are but human
and liable to err but before we criticise
the judgment of others let us be sure that
the ground we contend for is firmly under
our feet. We judge things as they are
placed before us. Enquirer, as shown in
Chicago, was judged as perfect in its
class, as a pink, and pronounced so, not
alone by the judges but by all who
attended our show, at least by those not
directly interested. Still there remains
the question of the standard of excellence.
Who will solvetheproblem? Will Brother
Bock?'

Suppose we ask the American Carna-
tion Society to formulate a set of rules
whereby our future juGges may be gov-
erned. Something to this effect:

First, size. — No carnation fiower shall
be entitled to score the full number of
points which measures less than four
inches in diameter; but hold, our present
ideal of size may be surpassed in the near
future and would it not he safe to say six
inches to avoid all possible error?

Second, stem — The natural tendency
(and some of us are foolish enough to think
one of the chief charms of a carnation ) is
a slight droop of the flower, which must
be tabooed. Let us adopt a model for a
stem, the type of Armazindy, as Mr.
Bock suggests. Tosomeit might appear
slightly stiff and ungraceful, but never
mind that; the stem must be rigid and
unyielding; let us compare it to a cane
stake, if you will

Third, form — If the form of Enquirer,
Indiana, and we might name several
others, is not up to the ideal let our car-
nation society construct a model, a cer-
tified copy of which be furnished to the
judges. Let them compare the flowers
on exhibition and if found that any of
the petals in any one bloom curl in a form
not in conformity with the model let us
consider it imperfect.

Fourth, substance. — How shall we
define its perfection?^ By the number of
petals in the bloom? This might be mis-
leading, as the petals in the blooms of
difierent varieties are of an unequal size.
Perhaps we might adopt a scale by
weight. I am open for suggestion.

Fifth, color. — Let us say pink for argu-
ment's sake. Be sure first you are right
as t6 the exact shade. We have flesh
pink, shell pink, rose pink, salmon pink,
carmine pink; how many others I don't
know, but "true" pink you say is what
we want. Well, true pink the artist tells

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us is a shade of color called, 1 think,
"lake." Let us procure a sample of this
pig:raent and compare our flower with
it; if it does not conform to our standard
we must reject it. To the vision of us
poor mortals the sheen, the glow, the
indescribable color tone of a flower, ever
changing from dilTerent points of view
and under different lights, may be infin-
itely more charming, but it will never be
true pink as compared with the pigment
color.

Sixth, fragranie.— How shall we -et
our standard of fragrance? We employ
diflerent terms in expressing various
degrees of sweet odors. We award .5
points to fragrance. Let us say, slightly
fragrant, 1 point; quitefragrant 2 points;
sweet, 3 points; very sweet, 4 points;
highly scented, 5 points; and then let
some enterprising inventor get up a
device to register the relative strength of
odor and we have clearsailing, otherwise
the refractory smelling .nrgan of a future
judge might play the mischief.

Yes, it is all very well to set up a model
of excellence before your mind's eye and
steadily work up to it. You may fondly
imagine you have attained it, but don't
deceive yourself; some unfeeling mortal
is sure to arise and shatter j'our dream.
Perfection to-day will be regarded as
only a poor beginning a hundred years
hence. F. F. Benthey.

I was pleased to see Theo. Bock take
this matter up and very ably point out
where, in his opinion, the Chicago
judges were wrong in awarding Carna-
tion Enquirer 100 points. It is the gen-
eral verdict among florists (as far as I
have heard) that it was a great mistake.
All who have seen Enquirer admit, how-
ever, that it is a fine and valuable
variety, but I doubt very much if the
sort has yet been produced that is worth
100 points. We would like to see a pink
carnation as large as No. 6G6 with the
stem of Major Pingree, the fragrance of
Jubilee, substance of Mrs. Bradt, form of
Olympia and the color of Mary Hill.
But can we expect or even hope to see
all these good qualities in one variety?
While in New York a few weeks ago I
saw many new carnations that were
marvelous, but not a single variety that
was perfection in every point. Mr.
Rudd says, on page 774 of your issue of
Februarys: "The assumption seems to
be quite generally made that the points
awarded measure the flower's qualities
on a standard of absolute perfection."
Why certainly it does, Mr. Rudd, and a
moment's thought should convince you
that 100 points out of a possible 100
means perfection. If, as Mr. Rudd has
said, there is no absolute standard of
perfection, the American Carnation Soci-
ety should lose no time in setting such
standard. A few years ago the judges in
New York awarded Mrs. Perrin chrysan-
themum 100 points, which, no doubt,
was a greater mistake than was made in
the case of Enquirer. W. W. Coles.

Profits of Carnation Growers.

{Read by P. Camt>bdl Erdvian befoye the Gar-
deners' and Flat ists' Club of Baltimore, February
12, l'jOO.\

You ask me to give you some idea of
the profit at which carnations can be
produced by a commercial grower. As
I do not grow any fancy carnations I
can only give my views on a medium and
usual grade of stock. I will give
you the cut and prices obtained from
two houses, one 32.\50 feet, which is a

fairly good one, and one sash house 15x
100 feet, which is very ordinary.

The house 32x50 contains about 1,100
plants of Daybreak and several other
varieties. Starting from October 13 we
cut that month 1,553 flowers, for
which we received $22 S'.». In the month
of November we cut 2,200 flowers, for
which we received $33. During the
month of December we cut 2.250 flowers,
for which we received $74. In the month
of January we cut 3,800 flowers, for
which we received $76, and in February
we have cut to date 'JOO flowers, for
which we received $1S, making a total
cut from October 13 to February 12
of 10,703 flowers, and cash returns of
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DISEASED MAMMILLARIA. — REMAINING HEALTHY
PORTION INDICATED ABOVE LINE AT TOP.

hard coal, which cost $33.95, leaves a
balance of $189.84, a cut of nearly ten
flowers to the plant, and a fraction over
2 cents each for the flowers.

The sash house has about 1,400 plants
of Scott. The cut in October was 1,745
flowers, which brought $17.45. The
November cut was 2,000 flowers, for
which we received $20. In December
we cut 2,800 blooms, which brought
$5G. The January cut was 3,560, which
sold for $53 40, and the February cut
to date was 1,175, bringing $17 62.
The total cut from the house to date was
11,280 flowers; cash received $164.47.
Consider that I burned eight tons of coal
to heat the house, which cost $38.80, it
leaves a balance of $125 67. Thisshows
about an average of seven and three-
fourths flowers to the plant, to date, and
something over I'i cents per flower.

Our carnations were planted in Septem-
ber, and we kept no account of flowers
cut before October 13, as we took no
regular orders for them before that date,
but I suppose we sold quite a few dollar's
worth before that time.

We have never grown any fancy carna-
tions and give no especial care to our
plants, but sometimes neglect them for
other things we think more important,
and which pay us somewhat better; but
I think a usual grade ol carnations (not
fancy flowers) can be grown profitably
at IVa cents per flower. I read in trade
journals that in New York they some-
times go at $5 per thousand, but as they
are way ahead of us up north, 1 suppose
they make it pay at "any old price. " We
have no commission to" pay for selling
our flowers, and. when it amounts into
the hundreds, commission amounts to
an item. I have tried to give vou a cor-
rect account of two small houses, and
any flower we cut we tried to put down,
in the time mentioned. We sold all, and
none went on the dump.

Note on Gloesporium Cactorom.

This parasitic fungus was first described
by Dr. Bertha Stoneman in 1898 (Bot
Gaz. 26: 82, Aug. 1S9S). It was found
by heron several varieties of cacli in 1896
and 1897. During the last two years
the disease has made great progress on
the cacti in the conservatories of the
Botanical Department at Cornell Uni-
vcFsity, and bids fair to destrov all
species of the genus mammillaria grown
there. It was found by the writer on
Mammillaria meiacantha,M.macrantha,
and M. Odieriana, also on the horticul-
tural species M. Roclsii, M. fragalis, M
centriaveta and M. Vocii. The same or a
very similar disease was observed on
several species of the genera cereus,echin-
opsis and echinocactus. The general
appearance of the diseased plants of these
genera was very similar to that of
diseased plants of the genus mammillaria,
a much poorer development of acervuli
being the most important variation, hut
as this differed considerably with differ-
ent plants of the species Mammillaria
Vocn It IS probably not significant.
Therefore there is little doubt that it was
the same parasite in all cases.

For details regarding the botanical
character of this fungus the reader is
referred to Dr. Stoneman's paper. The
point of attack seems to be, in nearly all
cases, near the base of the plant, at the
surface of the ground. The first visible
indication of the disease is the appear-
ance of small, irregular, vellowish spots
on the "stems." Later, these spots take
on a rusty-brown color and increase in
number and size until the entirestem has
become covered. Still later, numerous
small dark-colored acervuli make their
appearance on the now thoroughly
browned, decaying spots. In these acer-
vuli were found pycidial spores capable
of reproducing the disease on healthy
plants.

The accompanying illustration shows
a badly afiected plant of Mammillaria
Odieriana. Infortunately the photo-
graph does not show the sharp lines
delimiting the diseased from the healthy
portions of the tissue, so evident to the
eye on glancing at the plant. A line has
been drawn across the plate at about
the point reached by that staee of the
disease developing the acervuliT Practi-
cally all below the line has become
browned and more or less dotted by the
minute, black acervuli. Above the line,
the stems are spotted more or less, a few'
ofthe youngest stems at the apex only
having as yet entirely escaped.

Quite a number of diseased plants were
carefully examined and pure cultures of
the fungus were grown on various media,
but the perfect (ascus) stage has not yet

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been found. Inasmuch as the parasite
develops in the tissues of the plant with
the protection of the strongly developed
cuticle, it would seem that a plant once
attacked is beyond the reach of remedial
agents. The development of the disease,
however, is slow and with the aid of a
hand lens it may easily be detected in a
plant before it has reached the stage
when propagation on neighboring cacti
becomes possible, i. e., when spores appear
in the acervuli. It might be well to isolate
suspected plants pending further develop-
ment. All plants showing undoubted
symptoms of the disease should be
destroyed before spores are matured in
the acervuli. ). F. Cl.\rk.

ROSES.

ANOTHER CASE OF EEL WORM.

Ed. Am. Florist:— Under a separate
cover I send you a sample of my Bride
rose plants and would be obliged if you
would give me your opinion as to the
trouble. They were planted about July
15. The cuttings were taken from plants
which I grew the year previous. The
young plants looked healthy enough until
about six weeks after planting, when
they began to drop their leaves, qnd
now they all look like the sample or have
been thrown out. The leaves first get soft
at the edges, even on plants with buds
ready to open. The Bridesmaids are in
the same condition. Some of the Perles
are similarly affected and more of them
have the healthy appearance of last year.
The sod is composed of rather sandy
rotted soil, three-fourths of this to one-
fourth of cow manure. The latter I pur-
chased as two-year-old material, but I
am not sure it was as represented, being
a poor judge of such matters. Have the
roses club root, or is the soil at fault? I
use city water, but it is of natural spring
origin and, of course, very cold. It is for
anything I know the very same water I
used last year with no bad result.

E. M. H.

The sample plant was badly afiected
with club root, but the modules on the
roots were quite small. These may be
due to the manure or soil, as both often
contain the eel worm in quantity. These
pests are much more troublesome some
years than others, and, what would
appear strange, the condition of the sea-
sons does not effect them as far as can be
ascertained. One of the best informed
men on this subject that I know once
suggested to me that an extra hard freez-
ing during winter would reduce these
pests in the soil to a minimum, but on
fully testing this later on he came to the
conclusion that it had no effect on them
whatever. There does not appear to be
any safeguard against them but to
thoroughly sterilize the soil, or in other
words to kill them by live steam. This is an
expensive operation, particularly where
only a comparatively small amount of soil
is required, as it costs just as much to fit
up an apparatus as it does where large
quantities are to be treated, hence the
proportionate extra expense. Outside of
this the next best thing appears to be
liberal waterings of clear lime water.
John N. May.

New and Noteworthy Orchids at Boston.

The past year will go into history as a
memorable one in the annals of the
Massachusetts Horticultural Society so
far as the introduction of new orchids is
concerned, there having been no less than

fifty-five new varieties exhibited, many ol
them for the first time.

One year ago ways and means were
discussed, how best to bring about a
more general interest in the newer intro-
ductions and hybrids of both American
and foreign parentage. Knowing that
hybrid orchids were being raised in large
numbers in this country, it was thought
that, as this society had always been at
the front in encouraging anything new
horticuiturally, it might be advisable to
put forth someextrainducement to bring
such introductions and hybrids before
the society for recognition. It was sug-
gested that three prizes, a gold, silver
and bronze medal, be offered "for an
American seedling orchid, other than
cypripedium, to be accompanied by a
colored picture of same, for use of the
committee," etc. The intention was to
offer the above prizes for the first, second'
and third best exhibits during the year,
the colored plates for use of the end of the
year to refresh the memories of the com-
mittee. The committee on awards being
in doubt as to its authority to offer a
gold medal, it was printed in the schedule
as two prizes, a silver and bronze medal,
and it is unnecessary to add that there
were no entries for the prizes.

The present chairman of the plant
committee, upon taking upon himself the
mantle of the late chairman, Azell C.
Bowditch, commenced to practice the
radical ideas which a business training
of twenty-three years had proved to be
successful methods of creating interest in
any line, and a policy of discrimination
and liberality, though not extravagant,
was inaugurated with results which at
the end of the year appear to be most
successful. The following list presents a
fair idea of the ground covered:
.Un. 7. Catlleya Luikleinanniiilia. Edward .1.

MtttoD, trratuiiy.
" Ul. ( 'vpripedium -bi^iiatum Calvpso. .Tames

E". Rothwell. Erutuily.

C.vpripedium ■ Lucii'iiianuni superljum.

.Iniues K. Rothwell. tjratuitv.
Feb. -i. CoUectiun oC orchids, llarvanl Botanic

Garden, gratuity.

Display seedliii^ <-ypripediums, (George

^[c^^'illiam. gratuity.

Display orcluds. \l.\. Wheeler, gratuity.
i''eli. 11. Specimen Dendrobiuin noljile. Mrs. .1. C.

Whitin, t;ratuit,\.
" 18. Two plants ijattleyu, Triana-. r.d\v;ird .1.

Mitton, gratuity.

Cy'pripediuiu •: Leeanum var. .Masa-

reelianum var.,.T. E. liothwell, gratuity.
.Mcli. 7. Oncidium tigrinuni, .1. E. Itotljwell,

gratuity.

Display, Harvard lJnl;uiU' tJarden,

graluitv.
■• IS. Sophro'nitis grandillora, .1. E. Rnlliwell,

gratuity.

SPRING EXHIBITION'.

•■ •;i-24. Single plant.

First prize, .1. E. Rothwell.
Second prize, Edward Hutler.
Third prize. Mrs. .1. C VVhiiiu.
Fourth prize. .). S. Hailey.
Display. Edward Butler, gratuit}-.
Apr. 1. Dendrobiura nobile, Edward Butler,
gratuity.

Dendrobium Wardiauinn, H. A. Wheeler,
gratuity.
" 8. Cypripedium Roebelenii.. lames K. Roth-
^^'ell, gratuity.
M:iv (1. Display named, James E. Rothwell,
first.

Cattleya Mendelli..! S. Uai'ey. gratuity.
*' 27. Selenipedium Lindeiiii, ,J. E. Rothwell,
gratuit.w
.lune \--l Rhododendron show.

Display arranged for elTect 8x5 feet,
■ H. H. Huuneweil, first.
J. S. }!aile\', sr^cond,
.1. E. Rothwell, thirJ.
.June 1-2 Cattleya Gaskelliuna, Edward Butler,
gratuity.

Display, Dr. C. G. Weld, gratuitv.
" 10. Display. Dr. C. G. Weld, gratuitv .
" 2:i-23 Rose and strawberr.x show.
Six plants named

.1. E. Uothwi'll, first.
\\ . P. Winsor. second.
Three plants named.

W. P. \Vinsor, first.
W. P. Winsor, second,
.luly 1. (.'attleyaWarseewizii, Edward J. Mitton,
gratuity.

Feb. 11.

.luly 8. Cattleya Gaskelliana, I-Mward. I. Mitton,

gratuii,v.
Aug. 19. Epiden'drum venosum. H A. Wheeler,

gratuity.

ANNUAL EVUIBITHIN.

".SO-31 Display. Harvard Botanic Gtirden.

gratuity.

<.)ncidium Carthagiieuse, .John Shep-

ard, gratuity.
Sept, 8. Cattleya lahiata, Edward .1. Mitton,

gratuity.
■* 16. Cypripedium . tsabella- and Jose-

ptiianum, .T. E. Rothwell. gratuity.

Catt'eya Dowiana var. chrysotoxa. H.

A. Wheeler, gratuity.
Oct. 28. Oncidium varicOsura. Edward . I. Milton.

gratuity.

('attle,v"alabiata, H. \. Wheeler. gratuity .

CBKY9ANTHEMUM SHOW.

Nov. 7-10 Display. Lager .S: Hurrell. gratuity.

Cattleya . Clariudiaua (I '. intermedia .
C. Luddeniauiiiana) by Lager A Iliirrell.
Cattleya :< Clarindiana. var. Olio b,\
Lager* Hurrell.

Ln?lio-Cattleya Maroni and L.-C San-
tiago by C G. Roebling.
" 18. Odontoglossum crispum, H. A. Wheeler.

gratuity.
" 25. Cypripedium .: Charles Canham. J. E.
Rothwell. gratuity.
Dec. 2. Cypripedium .; Leeanum, .1. E. Roth-
well, gratuity.

Odontoglossum crispuiii. .1. E. Rothwell,
gratuit.>-.
9. Six plaiits named in bloom,
.7. E. Rothwell, first.
:Mrs. .1. L. Gardner, second.

SOCIETY S GOLD MEDAL.

Cymbidium eburneo-Lowianum (.\mer-
ican seedlings) by George McWilliam.

APPLETON GOLD MEDAL.

Cattleva x Hardvana, Trenton var. by
Hon. C. G. Roebfing.

ylLVER GILT MEDALS.

Cypripedium -iChapmanii var. rubidium
by J. E. Rothwell.

Cypripedium .■; Aylingii by .T. E. Roth-
well.

SOCIETY'S SILVER MEDALS.

Cypripedium exul by J. E. Rothwell.
Cypripedium >' llobsonii by George Mc-
William.

Cyprii edium x Roeblingianum by C. G.
Roebling.

Cypripedium x Mrs. Geo. Marston Whit
in by George McVVilliam.
Dendrobium densiflorum (for superior
cultivation of), Edward Butler.
Cypripedium Nuchochilum var. Roth-
wellianum by J. E. Rothwell.
1 Rhododendron Show.
Miltonia ;■ Bleueana var. nobilor by
H. B. Hunnewell.

Cattleya ;.; Hardyana, Youngs var. C. (;.
Roebling.

Cattleya^ Dowiana var. chrysoto.\a by
Bayard Thayer.

La'lio-Cattleya .; Catherine L. AVhitin
(Maroiii) by George McWilliara.
Cattleya < Mautinii var. nobilor by
Oakes .\mes.

Display Aniectochilusby Wm.Duckham.
Cymbidum :■; W'inniaiium. by Oakes
Ames.

Cattleya Chocoensis \ar. virginalis by
Oakes .\mes.

Cypripedium insigne var Mrs. Geo. B.
Wilson b,\ W. .\. Maiida.

SOCIETY'S BRONZE MEDALS.

Display Cypripedium niveum b\ .1. V..
Rothwell. ■

Cattleya >: Hardyana var. Roeblingia-
num by C. G. Roebling.
Cypripedium ,< insigne var. Balliaiiuiu
by Oakes .-Vines.

Cypripedium ;■: Fairy (^tueen by .7. V..
Rothwell.

FIRST-CLASS CERTIFICATES OF 3IERIT.

7. Cypripedium :■; Mrae. Georges TrulTaiit
b,\ Oakes Ames.

Dendrobium l^halajnopsis var. albeiis b\
J. E. Rothwell.

Dendrobium nobile var. D. N. Ballian.-i
by W. P. Winsor.

SPRING EXHIBITION.

Muh.'Sl 24 Oncidium St. Legerianuin by W. A.
Manda.

Cypripedium X Lebaudianum by .1. K.
Rothwell.

Cypripedium Rothschildianuni by .J. E.
Rothwell.

Miltonia vexillaria by H. H. Hunnewell.
Oncidium saroodes by H. A. Wheeler.
Ladia (Brassavola) Digbyana by .7. K.
Rothwell.

ANNUAL EXHIBITION.

" 30-31 L.'clia X nigrescens by E. O. Orpet.
.Sept. 9. Cypripediums Kiniba'llianum bv Oakes
Ames.
" Ilj. Cypripedium •: Thaverianuiu bv .7. E.
Rothwell.

Jan.

28.

May

37.

Jan.
Tfeb

7.
4.

26.

Apr

15.

22.

Ma.y

20.

Juii

, 7

.Sept

23

Oct.

21.

Nov.

4.

May 13.

Aug. 12.

Nov. 4.

" 18.

Jan. 7.

" 14.

Mch. 4.

.Vpr. 1.

June 3.

Aug. 6.

'■ 12.

igoo.

The a mer i ca n Fl oris t.

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Scpt.23. Cypripedium y H. Hallantine by J. E.
Rotluvfli.
" "JS. Cypripedium :■ Uihlciniauiirn (Allania-
nuiii) l)y .1. E. Rotlnvell,

ANNtTAI. EXHIBITION OP FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.

Sep' •;H-2UC'attleyu •: I'ortia (('. Howringi;ina :■
('. Ial>inta) h\ V.. O. Orpet.

Ui't. "21. ( 'ypripediuin ;■; Sinithii var. Lucie Ii\
n'jiKes Anu^s.

Nov. 4. y.ygopelaluni Uurtii iiy Oakes .\mes.

Cvpripedium .; Ilurrelliauuni l)y .1. E.

Kothwell.

Cypripedium ■ rei^ale liy J. E. Rotliwell.

Oct. ■-.'S. Cypripedium ■ Maxnardii l»y .). E. Roth-
well.

Dec. :;. Cvpripedium X Alcides l>y . I. E. Roth-
well.
0. Cypripedium ■; Decdmanniainnu by
Oakes ..Vuies.

cjpnpediura insigne var. citrinum by
Oakes Atues.

HONORABLE MENTION.

Apr. 1. Cattleva-Trian;e var. c. G. Rocbliu^ by

C. G. koebliUL'.
\u\i. 5. Collection of botanical orchids by

Oakes Ames.
" Ui. Cattleya V. Hardyana (0 by Oakes

.\mes.
Oct. "28. Cypripedium ■ Uintileyeuse (var. Long-

woudeuse) b> .lohn Mutch.

There have been numerous others of
the older varieties shown during the year
which were worthy of notice as speci-
mens of the attention our growers are
giving to this class of plants.

Wm. Wallace Lunt.

Camellia Buds Falling.

Ed. Am. Florist: — Please let me know-
how to treat camellias. My plants are
loaded with buds and look healthy, but
in the case of about halfof them the buds
fall oft or burst. F. M.

Before an intelligent reply can be made
to the above, we should know in what
night and day temperatures the plants
are growing, if the buds were judiciously
thinned as soon as large enough to
handle — late in summer or early in the
fall — and whether or not the plants are
potted in congenial soil, or mayhap the
drainage is defective, or they may have
had too much or not enough water.

Any of these shortcomings in plant
culture may be the cause of the trouble,
or it may be a combination thereof.
When asking questions to be replied to
in these columns a guide towards a reply
would be a frank statement or admission
as to how plants have been treated in
the past as to temperatures — not average
temperatures, but the respective night
and the day temperatures — and whether
the plants have at any time been found
"dust dry" or "soaking wet,'' remaining
so in either case for any length of time.
A medical doctor is not satisfied with a
description of symptoms of a patient; he
must make a personal visit and have an
interview with the ailing subject and
thus have said subject speak as to the
nature of the trouble, where located and
everything appertaining thereto, and in
that way a more nearly correct diagno-
sis of the case may be expected.

Briefly stated, camellias should be
firmly potted in three parts good loam
with a fourth part of peat and enough
sand or pulverized charcoal to make the
soil sufficiently porous so that water
will pass off freely, which, generally
speaking, should be copiously applied,
excepting when the plants are in a night
temperature of about 40°; then greater
caution should be exercised. After they
have done flowering, they may be placed
in a warm, moist temperature, say •">0''
at night, until growth is completed,
when they may be removed to cooler and
more airy quarters. At no time should
they be allowed to become diy at the
root, because a camellia should never be
over-potted, and the ball of a healthy
plant will be one mass of working,

hungry roots, and if it is slighted in
watering a few times the ball will
naturally become dry to the very center.
If that should be the case, an unusual
effort will have to be made to give it a
thorough soaking. This may be done, if
the plant be not too large, by immersing
it over the rim of the pot in a bucket of
water, allowing it to remain an hour or
so, until the operator is reasonably sure
that water has penetrated to the very
center of the mass of soil and roots. If
it is impracticable on account of its size
to give a thoroughly dry plant a good
watering in the waj' indicated, a sharp
pointed stick, or better still, a stout piece
of iron sharpened to a long, tapering point,
may be used to pierce holes towards the
center of the ball, and then it may take
several waterings before saturation is
assured.

I have thought it necessary to be thus
explicit on the watering question, because
dryness at the root, I believe, is the most
probable cause of the trouble. E. L.

side as good forcers and there are a num-
ber of other promising new sorts under
trial that mav be heard from later.

G. C. Watson.

TOMATO FROGMORE SELECTED.

Tomato Frogmore Selected.

The illustration gives a very good idea
of this excellent under- glass tomato, which
is rapidly making a place for itself in this
country. Mr. Herrington tells me that
he likes it better than any as a free crop-
ping, free setting, medium sized variety
and finds a ready sale for it on the New
York market. The fruit is of medium
size, very uniform and smooth in outline,
almost round in shape, solid and very
firm; color clear bright scarlet, with very
deep flesh and remarkably small seed
space. It was awarded a first-class cer-
tificate b3- the Royal Horticultural Soci-
ety. Our cousins across the water cer-
tainly know a thing or two about selec-
tion and breeding and this tells even with
our favorite fruit, the tomato, with which
we had flattered ourselves we had almost
reached the limit of perfection, and hardly
expected to have the pleasure of welcom-
ing improvements from abroad. There
are now two foreign varieties, Sutton's
Best of All and Frogmore Selected, that
have made a place for themselves on this

Sutton & Sons, Reading, England.

The establishment of Sutton & Sons
has long been one of the most famous in
England and is well worth a visit, even
at the season of the year when outdoor
operations are suspended. Sutton &
Sons are noted for the excellence of their
seeds and the purity of stock sent out
and the advanced price charged for their
goods is warranted when the extra care
is considered that is exercised to bring
their product up to the highest possible
standard. On the day of our visit a
great many of the different varieties were
being put up in packages ready for the
spring trade. Such seeds as peas and
beans are all sorted by hand. All the
defective or small seeds are picked out
and destroyed, thus insuring a uniformity
of quality which can only be obtained by-
strict measures.

A visit to the accounting department
must convince one that the business of
this firm is enormous. Two ledgers each
eight inches thick are required for the
customers whose names begin with the
letter S, which gives some idea of the
number of accounts the concern carries.
In the office there are some eighty or
ninety clerks employed. It is claimed by
this firm that one colonial agent has
been supplied with a consignment of
60,000 packets of horticultural seeds. A
single order for farm seeds filled thirty-
nine iron tanks, each having a capacity
of 400 gallons, and in one ship seed pota-
toes weighing nearly 100 tons were
despatched to a customer in South Africa.
With these facts some idea can be formed
of the extent of Sutton & Sons' foreign
trade, the stock for which is, in many
cases, especially prepared.

Primulas and cyclamens occupy nearly
all the greenhouses and among the
primulas I noted some which pleased me
very much. Personally I much prefer the
single varieties, though some of the
double ones seen here cannot fail to claim
a great many admirers. Among the
giant flowering varieties which appealed
to me for their color, form, size and habit
were Giant Pink, a lightDaybreak;Giant
Crimson, very fine color with darker eye,
and Giant White, a grand flower. Sut-
ton's Reading Blue and Sutton's Cam-
bridge Blue are the two best blue prim-
ulas that have ever come under my
notice and if grown well would be among
our best selling pot plants, as would
Sutton's Fern-leaved Blue, Crimson King,
Snowdrift and Brillant Rose. Some of
the excellent double varieties have very
pretty crested foliage which is called
moss curled. Several forms of Primula
obconica grandiflora were in fine shape,
as was a house of Primula stellata,
which I consider the best of all primulas
for decorative purposes, the plants being
in full bloom a long time. There were
two colors here, white and pink.

Among the cyclamens were some very
fine forms, most of them of great size,
each plant being covered with bloom.
The most distinct variety of cyclamen I
have seen is Buttons' Salmon Queen,
which as the name implies, is a beautiful
salmon pink, and, though not quite as
large as some of the giant flowering
varieties, it is a decided acquisition.
Vulcan is an intense crimson, the darkest
of all cyclamens, very much of the color
of General Maceo carnation. These two
varieties, with White Butterfly, took my

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Feb. //,

fancy the most. These plants are all
grown for seed or for tests and experi-
ments and I found everything done with
thoroughness which secured my

admiration.

Chas. W. Johnson.

New York.

MEETING OF THE CLUB. — MUCH ENTHUSI-
ASM.—REPORTS OF COMMITTEES— SIL-
VER MEDAL FOR THE BIG CARNATION.—
NEW MEMBERS.— THE BUSINESS SITUA-
TION.— SEEN AT FORDS.— BURNS' NEW
PROPERTY. — VARIOUS NOTES OF INTER-
EST.

The February meeting of the New York
Florists' Club was one of the best on
record. The air was full of enthusiasm
on convention preparations and the ela-
tion of the sporting element over the
bowling incidents of the afternoon was a
potent factor in the case, as well. The
various sub-committees made reports
indicating substantial progress on con-
vention work. That of the committee in
charge of the exhibition schedule was
particularly interesting and a very fine
premium list is now assured beyond a
doubt. In addition to the regular prizes
it was voted that a special club trc phy
of $100 value be awarded to the society
whose members win the largest number
of premiums, either medals or certificates,
at the horticultural exhibition. The
report on the recent dinner, made by
Chairman John N. May, was very grati-
fying in every respect and in this connec-
tion a cordial vote of thanks was passed
for those who had contributed flowers
and plants, also to Mr. Brower for
arranging the decorations. Mr. Ward
made a very pleasing and complimentary
report on the recen t dinner of the Dutchess
County Horticultural Society at Pough-
keepsie, -which he had attended. A silver
medal was voted as an award to Daille-
douze Bros, for their superb carnation
No. 666. There were present Messrs.
Ed. Norman, from Lenox, and J. T. But-
ter worth, from So. Framingham, Mass.,
both of whom made pleasant remarks.
Seventeen new proposals for membership
were made.

Business is hardly up to expectations,
it being the height of the season and the
crop generally off, also a much livelier
trade was, with reason, anticipated for
this week, and especially for Valentine's
day, than has been experienced. Violets
tailed to show anything like their activ-
ity of the past and all other lines were
proportionately slow. Roses are gener-
ally lacking in color, even in the best
grades.

Shipments of remarkably fine Yellow
Prince tulips with very long stems are
coming in to Ford Bros, from W. Hille-
brecht. A seedling white carnation seen
at Ford's gives every promise of being a
winner. The flower is large and well-
built and stem is all right. It comes from
Eastburn, of Kennett Square, Pa., and is
named the Eastburn.

On the property recently bought at
Spring Valley' by A. S. Burns are one
house of Scotts, 20x200, and four houses
of violets and mignonette, each 12x100.
Other houses will be added. It is gener-
ally understood that the investment is
for A. S Burns, Jr., and is a good bargain
as all of Mr. Burns' trades are reputed
to be.

J. J. Perkins has formed a copartner-
ship, the new firm being Ghormley &
Perkins, and a lease has been taken of J.
K. Allen's old stand at 57 West Twenty-
eighth street.

A well-gotten up circular, signed by the
oflttcers of the New York Florists' Club

and sent out from Secretary Young's
office to florists within easy distance of
the city, calling attention to the great
convention and exhibit of next August,
has developed much interest and resulted
in a substantial increase in membership.

Thos. Y'oung, Jr., has leased the vacant
store next door to his present location,
thus securing space which more than
doubles his facilities.

B. Suzuki arrived from Japan on Feb-
ruary 14-.

Cleary & Co. will have another big
Japanese sale on February 10 and 20.

Visitors: J. W. Elliott, Pittsburg, Pa.;
E. J. Norman, Lenox, Mass.; J. T. But-
terworth. So. Framingham, NIass.; J. M.
Gasser, Cleveland, O.

Boston.

A BUSY WEEK AT THE HUB.— EVERYTHING
SELLS AT SIGHT. — NO ADVANCE IN PRICES
EXCEPT UPON EXTRA SELECT BRIDES AND
BRIDESMAIDS — FARQUHAR LECTURES ON
HAWAII.-EXCELLENT EXHIBITS.- HAYES
ESTATE TO BE SOLD — POULTRY PRIZE
WINNERS. — VARIOUS ITEMS.

This is a busy week with everybody in the
flower trade. These are the days when
the wholesalers' ice boxes stand empty
and forlorn and the roses and carnations
are distributed in little piles as soon as
received, each with a piece of paper on
top marked "sold," while the telephone
keeps up a iingling continuously, and the
most persuasive and conciliatory clerk is
delegated to attend to its troubles. The
market is early cleaned out, and before
the doors of the big stores in the neigh-
borhood are fairly opened the box car-
riers have taken their homeward way,
pockets lined with good money, and
every man an inch or two taller than he
was, and with his head chock full of
plans for doubling up either the price or
the product or both at once. Still there
is an unmistakable stubbornness in the
air this season that bodes ill for any
attempt to advance values beyond aver-
age limits, and the cause for present con-
gratulation lies in the fact that every-
thing is readily sold and nothing sacri-
ficed, rather than that high prices are
obtainable. The only advance of note
over rates of last week is in the case of
the highest grades of Bride and Brides-
maid roses, which, at present writing,
are bringing J25 per hundred, but they
are superb flowers. All qualities find
buyers, however, and the good demand
extends all the way down the list, even
to the much-abused "bulb stuff," and
violets are having the merriest kind of a
time.

J. K. M. L. Farquhar delivered a lec-
ture before a large audience at Horticul-
tural Hall on Saturday, February 10, on
the Gardens, Fields and Wilds of the
Hawaiian Islands, illustrated with a
series of beautiful stereopticon views.
On the exhibition tables in the lower
hall were a number of interesting contri-
butions, including a grand Cattleya
Trian^ with forty blooms, from Jas.
Brydon, gardener to Bayard Thayer;
another cattleya, and an unidentified
oncidium from Peter B. Robb, gardener
to Edw. Whitin; a collection of cut
flowers from Mrs. Gill, and one of the
best lots of violets eyer shown here,
from James Comley.

A decree has been allowed in the
Supreme Court, authorizing the trustees
of the F. B. Hayes estate, at Lexington,
to sell the property as a whole or to lay
out streets through the grounds and
sell in house lots, as may be found most
advisable.

James Rough and Judge Hoitt returned
from the New York poultry show with
no end of ribbons, and strutting with a
selfconsciouness rivaling that of their
prize pouter pigeons. A special silver
cup, valued at $100, was among Mr.
Rough's trophies.

C. W. Ward, of Queens, N. Y., is
announced to talk before the Massachu-
setts Horticultural Society on "Carna-
tions and their Development," on
March 10.

Prof C. S. Sargent returned on Feb-
ruary 4 from a short European trip.

F. Law Olmstead, Jr., has been
appointed to conduct the new course in
landscape architecture at Harvard Uni-
versity.

Visitors: J. M Gasser, Cleveland,
O ; W. E. Chappell, Providence, R I.;
Geo. Cooke, St. Albans, Vt.; C. B. Knick-
man. New York, and John Gunn,
Whitinsville.

Chicaeo.

A WEEK OF HEAVY BUSINESS— LOCAL BUY-
ING AND SHIPPING TRADE BRISK. — A CON-
TINUED SHORTAGE OF STOCK —VIOLETS
THE ONLY ITEM IN THE DU.\IPS. — REIN-
BERG RECEIVING NEW CARNATIONS.—
SUPT. FALCONER IN TOWN.— JOTTINGS
HERE AND THERE.— VISITORS.

This has been a busy week in the
wholesale district, the busiest week since
Chiistmas. The local retailers have been
buying heavily and the shipping orders
have been coming in at a rate which puts a
"quietus" upon the croaker who decants
upon the decadence of the country trade.
A great many of the orders came from
long distances and called for large quan-
tities of material, and some of them were
not shipped in full. The rose cut is
increasing and fair quantities were availa-
ble for the ordinary demand, but the
increased call could not be met in all
cases. It must be borne in mind that
only a portion of any day's receipts is
good enough for shipping, and that local
buyers must have a part of that. Car-
nations have been ordinarily plentiful
and generally of excellent quality, but
the demand has consumed them all; in
fact the only item at all slow is violets,
and there have been few too many of the
first quality in this line. It is rumored
that a speculator last week, planned a
corner on violets, but it has not devel-
oped, and probably will not. Some
weeks since, when violets were much
scarcer than at present, a retailer had
use for a large quantity, and in a few
hours placed orders for 70,000 for
delivery next morning. One commission
house stated this week that they should
welcome an order for 50,000 violets for
the next morning.

Peter Reinberg has received 3,000 cut-
tings of The Marquis carnation, a big
shipment of Genevieve Lord cuttings
from Weber & Sons, and 1,000 of the
new white, Peru. It is all good
stock. Mr. Reinberg has a big order
in for cuttings of Mrs. Lawson, and
will have all the new and most of
the old favorites on his place next season.

Adam Sehillo, who enjoyes almost a
monopoly of the lumber trade of the
big growers north of Chicago, finds the
florists' trade so desirable that he is
reaching out for orders from near-by
states. He supplied the posts, siding and
bench lumber for the South Park Floral
Company's new range at New Castle, Ind.

Superintendent Falconer, of Schenley
Park, Pittsburg, was a visitor early in
the week. Mr. Falconer is taking a
brief vacation and intends to visit Den

igoo.

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ver, Salt Lake City and various coast
points.

A. Dietsch & Co. have shipped the
cypress for the big range of new houses
for the South Park Floral Co., of New
Castle, and building operations will be
rushed to completion as soon as the
weather will permit.

Mrs. Windmiller, of the Windmiller
Co., Mankato, Minn., who has been in
this city for the past two months,
returned to her home on Tuesday.

Wietor Bros, sent their pink sport
from Armazindy to the carnation meet-
ing at Buflalo.

There is an unusually good display of
Harrisii lilies at Washington Park.

Visitors: T. C. Joy, Nashville, Tenn.;
Wm. Clark, Colorado Springs, Col.; J. F.
Wilcox, Council Bluffs, la.; Geo. H. Ban-
croft, Cedar Falls, la.; J. E. Killen, New
York; B. Eschner, Philadelphia; Herbert
Heller, New Castle, Ind.

Baltimore.

LARGE CONTRACTS FOR BEDDING MATE-
RIAL.—THE PRICES. — CLUB MEETING
FULL OF SPIRIT. — I'ROFITS OF CARNATION
GROWING. —pandora's BOX.

The city contracts for bedding plants
were finally given out on February 12, as
follows: E. A. Seidewitz is to furnish
92,000 at the following rates: Alternan-
theras, $20 per thousand; acalyphas,
$41; cannas, dwarf French in 4 inch
pots, $48; celosia, in 3inch pots, $35;
Achyranthes Lindenii, 2' -inch pots, $23;
oxalis, 2V2 inch pots, $25; Loreuia Mon-
tenegro, 2' -inch pots, $25: geraniums,
4 inch pots, $50; ricinuses, 4-inch pots,
$38; coleus, 2i2-inch poth, $20; petunias,
single, 2ii-inch pots, $20. The Ruxton
Floral Co. furnishes about 45,000 plants,
all in 2V2-inch pots, at the following
rates: Ageratums, $20; coleus, $20; sal-
vias, $25; Yinca rosea, $20. Black Bros,
received the contract for $25,000 plants,
all in 2' 2-inch pots, at the following
prices: Centaurea, $20 tagetes, $20;
Pyrethrum aureum, $1.S; dwarf nastur-
tiums, $20; rudbeckias, $20; zinneas,
$20; echeveria, three varieties, $35; Cala-
dium esculentum, 4 inch pots, $40.
Smaller lots were awarded to G. V.Smith,
I. H. Moss, Fred. G. Burger and Wm.
McRoberts, Jr.

The club met on the evening of Febru-
ary 12, and there was enough energy in
the members present for two meetings.
Three new members were elected, Wm.
Fraser, W. Norris and H. F. Michell, of
Philadelphia. After this, and the appoint-
ment of a committee to visit Mr. fulius
Lischinger, whose entire left side was
paralyzed last week, Robt. Halliday
addressed the club in favor of the Amer-
ican Carnation Society and secured a
number of members for it and also
aroused a determination to have it meet
here next year, if possible.

P. C. Erdman's address on the (juestion
of the profits in carnation growing was
listened to with marked attention and
subsequently several members gave their
opinions. Mr. Moss thought 2 cents the
least that Scott and McGowan could be
grown for, and 3 cents the least for fancy
varieties. This seemed about the senti-
ment of all.

The question box was a genuine Pan-
dora's box. The first query was in regard
to the city purchasing bedding plants
from outside men. As the members pres-
ent were mostly from inside the limits
they had the ensuing debate largely their
own way, ignoring the fact that the
largest contract went to a man who has
been running a store in the city for years.

The next questian was. "Should the
club discourage wealthy capitalists from
engaging in the flower bn-sines??" A
number of members had thc'r siv about
this, all in the alilrmative, when Mr.
Binder, at whom thequestiou was aimed,
arose and made a statement of the rea-
son why Mr. Parr, his employer, con-
templated putting $10,000 in new green-
houses, which silenced all further discus-
sion.

There were several good exhibits on
view. Mack.

St. Louis.
valentine's day brings extra demand.

— A NEW wholesale HOUSE. — NOTES
AND VISITORS.

Xalentine's day created a demand for
choice roses, lily of the valley, violets
and Harrisii lilies. The supply of Ameri-
can Beauty roses is limited to a very few
and only the wealthy can enjoy them.
Good Brides and Bridesmaids are bring-
ing from $6 to $10 per hundred and
some extra fine stock as high as $12.
Carnations have become scarce but the
growers report prospects good for a
heavy crop as soon as the weather
brightens.

Hudson & Co. have opened a whole-
sale store with George Walters, the
wire design maker, at 1527 Pine street.
John M. Hudson is the pioneer wholesale
man of St. Louis.

Wm. E. Jordan, who succeeded the
Jordan Floral Co., at their greenhouses
on Union avenue, report a good business
in the retail line.

Ellison & Tesson had a very pretty
novelty in the way of a violet box for
Valentine's day.

\'isitors: B. Eshner, Philadelphia; H.
Johans, Collingsville, III ; Dr. Halstead
and Wm. Willow, of Belleville. Ills.

J. M. H.

Pittsburg.

ROSES MORE PLENTIFUL BUT PRICES
REMAIN FIRM. — CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS.
— CARNATIONISTS GO TO BUFFALO.

Disagreeable weather has tended to
make the flower market somewhat
uncertain this week. High-grade roses
seem to be a little more plentiful but the
values have not changed. Funeral work
is still using up large quantities of stock.

The Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists'
and Gardners'Club met on February S, and
the following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, E. C. Rineman; vice-president, E.
C. Ludwig; secretary, T. P. Langhans;
assistant secretary, Geo. Oesterle; treas-
urer, James Semple; executive committee,
P. S. Randolph, Fred Burki and John
Bader. J. B. Ferguson was proposed for
membership.

The Pittsburg delegation to attend the
carnation convention at Buffalo are Fred
Burki, Wm. Lauch, J. W. Ludwig, Chas.
Siebert, B. L. Elliott, J. J. Murchie and
his son.

Visitors: J. M. Gasser, Cleveland;
Arnold Ringier, Chicago. G. O.

Jolief, 111,

The Chicago Carnation Co. is now
very busy shipping rooted cuttings of
carnations, no less than 75,000 having
been already shipped this season. The
purchasers of this stock have not yet
registered a single complaint, a fact
which speaks well for its character.
Great care is exercised in the selection of
cuttings, and it is thought on this
account that the supply of some leading

sorts will run short. The demand of
high-grade cut blooms at good prices
continues surprisingly large. One or
two seedlings of unusual merit will be
ready for distribution next year, and it
is the firm's intention to place several
others on the market the following
season.

The new establishment of Joseph
Labo, Raynor avenue and Shield street,
is now in shape for business with good
stock and plenty of it. Daybreak carna-
tions grown here in a solid bed are very
fine, also Princess of Wales violets. Mr.
Labo has a fine line of geraniums for the
spring trade.

John Hinds is now in charge of the
Illinois State Penitentiary greenhouses.

Chicago's Misfortune.

The following item appeared in the
Chicago Record of February 12:

The Illinois House of Correi-tioii is about tn try
an interesting experiment in the reformation of
women criminnLs. Superintendent Sloan has
built three lar^e greenhou.ses, covering a space nf
four thou.iiaud square feet, in which it is intended
to (.'row roses, carnations and chrysanthemums
for the Ch icago market. The womenprisoner.s will
work in the greenhouses under direction of an
c.\|icrt horticulturist, and it is espected that con-
tac'i with the growing plants will have a soften-
ing and regenerating effect on the hardened
natures of the unhappy inmates of the institution.

That's tough on Chicago. Now let the
insane asylums, the poor houses and the
penitentiaries follow suit with their
"softening influences" so that in the con-
catenation of events the poor devils of
flower growers around Chicago may
have a little less bread and butter for
their hungry kids, and fewer clothes to
keep out the icy blasts of Lake Michigan.
Anything, O Lord! so long as the Jezebels
are softened. G. C. W.

Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists
Received.

Schlegel & Fottler, Boston, Mass.,
seeds; J. Chas. McCuUough, Cincinnati,
O., seeds; Biltmore Nursery, Biltmore, N.
C, trees and shrubs, wholesale; James
Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y., seeds;
Archias Seed Store, Sedalia, Mo., seeds;
Schmidt & Botley, Springfield, O., plants;
Mt. Desert Nurseries, Bar Harbor, Me.,
trees, shrubs and hardy herbaceous per-
ennials, wholesale; D. M. Andrews, Boul-
der, Colo., plants and seeds; Waldo
Rhonert, Gilroy, Cal., seeds; Chicago
Carnation Co., Joliet, 111.; rooted cut-
tings and cut flowers; H. G. Faust & Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa. , garden, field and flower
seeds; Lewis Roesch, Fredonia, N. Y.,
trees, shrubs, vines, plants and bulbs; S.
T. Danley, Macomb, 111., rooted cuttings
and pot plants; John-son & Stokes, Phil-
adelphia Pa., garden and flower seeds;
W. W. Wilmore, Denver, Colo., dahlias,
wholesale and retail; W. Atlee Burpee &
Co., Philadelphia, Pa., garden and flower
seeds; Webster Bros., Hamilton, Ont.,
plants, wholesale; Dingee & Conard,
West Grove, Pa., plants; Wm. Swayne,
Kennett Square, Pa., carnations and
violets; Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., Paris,
France, seeds and bulbs; Cincinnati Cut
Flower Co., Cincinnati, O., cut flowers
and florists' supplies; J. B. Deamud, Chi-
cago, 111., cut flowers; The Fraser Nur-
sery, Huntsville, Ala., trees and shrubs;
Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, 111.,
seeds; T. S. Hubbard Co., Fredonia, N.
Y., grape vines and small fruits; Geo.
Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich.,
carnations; J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg,
Pa., rooted cuttings and cut flowers;
Stewart's Seed Store, Omaha, Neb.,
seeds.

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The American Florist.

Feb. ij,

Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00.
Subscriptions accepted ouly from those
in the trade.
Advertisements on all except cover pages,
10 Cents a Line, .\i.'atL': $1.00 per inch.
Cash with Order.
No Special Position Guaranteed.
Discounts are allowed, only on consecutive inser-
tions, as follows— 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 Advertising Department of the American
Florist is for Florists. Seedsmen and Nurserymen
and dealers in wares pertaining tothoselines onZf.
Orders lor less than one-hall inch space not accepted.
Advertisements must reach us by Wi'dnesday to
secure insertion in the issue for the followiut:
Saturday. Address

AMERICAN FLORIST CO., CHICAGO.

the case, gave Mr. Gorman until May 1,
1900, in which to remedy the matter
and do away with the reflection, and
stated that in the event of his failvire to
do this, he would grant the injunction as
asked. Needless to say, Mr. Gorman
leels that this is a very unjust decision,
but he has not taken an appeal. If this
is good law there may be a good many
reflections which will land greenhouse
owners in court.

Well infonned glass men now say the
price of that commodity may soon go
lower.

It seems that Buffalo is the convention
city, not only oi the current week, but of
the^coming year.

E. MoLYNEUX states that Chrysanthe-
mum Mrs. W. C. Egan and C. Countess
of Warwick are synonymous and it is
highly prized by him.

The cost of labor and supplies has
advanced very considerably in the past
few months; the atmosphere of the entire
country is saturated with prosperity. If
there ever was a time to advance prices
in the flower, seed and nursery trades, if
there ever will be such a time, that time
is now. Let every florist, seedsman and
nurseryman take advantage of it.

Names of Plants.
Southboro; No. 2, Begonia semperflor-
ens gigan tea rosea; No. 4, Begonia Gloire
de Sceaux. The other two specimens
were so meager as not to permit of iden-
tification.

A New Lily.

In a recent bulletin Prof. W. F. Massey,
of the North Carolina Experiment Sta-
tion, Raleigh, N. C, describes a new lily
under the name of Lilium Masseyi. The
plant is a native of the high mountain
meadows of North Carolina and blooms
in July and August, producing reddish-
orange flowers.

A Novel Suit.

Some months ago John Coleman, of
Williamsport, Pa., instituted remarkable
legal proceed'ns[s against Daniel E. Gor-
man, who owns greenhouses directly
across the street from Coleman's resi-
dence. The plaintiff alleged that the
glass sides and roof of the greenhouses
are constructed at such angles that at all
times when the sun is shining the beams
are reflected so that they strike Coleman's
lot and the dwelling house with such
brilliancy as to render the rooms in the
front part of the house and the porch
uninhabitable, useless and unfit for occu-
pation and dangerous to the health of
the occupants of the dwelling. Mr. Cole-
man therefore asked for relief as follows:
First; that the greenhouses be declared a
nuisance; second, that the defendant be
compelled to remove the same, and third,
that he be restrained hereafter from
maintaining buildings constructed oi
glass on his premises.
The court, after hearing the evidence m

Greenhouse Building.

Highland, N. Y.— A. W. Williams, one
violet house.

Detroit, Mich.— Louis C. Nail, four
houses I'SxlOO.

Bradford, Mass.— J. W. Chadwick, one
forcing house.

Colora, Md.— Geo. Balderston, one
house.

Knoxville, Tenn.— Chas. Crouch, two
rose houses.

West Mentor, ().- Carl Hagenburger,
five houses.

Beaver, Pa.— T. M. Fitzgerald, one
greenhouse.

Baltimore, Md.— Kerr & Greene, one
greenhouse.

Gardenia Culture.

Ed. Am. Florist:— What is the best

method of propagating gardenias, and

how are they most successfully flowered?

What is the best variety for market work?

The best gardenias are G. florida and
G. Fortunei, though there is a kind in
commerce here, under the name of G.
Veitchii, which is without doubt one of
the above named, and desirable for com-
mercial culture. Propagation is easily
effected by cuttings of mature growth in
a good strong bottom heat such as is
used for the rooting of crotons and other
warm house plants. The crop is not
available in mid- winter, but Irom this time
on until late fall, theflowers are produced
continuously in a temperature of 58° to
60° at night. Rich soil similar to that
used for roses is desirable, with abund-
ance of manure water when growing and
blooming, as heat and plenty of food are
necessary to produce the best results.
E. O. Orpet.

The Federal Inspection Bill.

When the so-called Barlow Bill was
first introduced in Congress it was the
purpose of its framers to secure a just
and uniform protection to all nurserymen,
dealing as it did with the matters of
inspection of both imported and domestic
stock, and it was the intention of the
gentlemen in charge to retrain from any
act which should involve the florist
trade. To this end Section .S of the bill
read: "That the provisions of this Act
shall not apply to florists' greenhouse
trees, shrubs, plants, bulbs, and so forth,
commonly known as florists' stock."

The bill was lost sight of, by all save
those most directly interested, in the ses-
sion in which Congress grappled with
the questions of the Spanish war, but has
now been reintroduced at the request of
C. L. Watrous, of Des Moines, la., chair-
man oi the committee on legislation of
the American Association of Nurserymen,
and recently that committee, with others
interested, met at Washington to urge
its passage. They found no opposition
to the bill in the sub-committee of the
House, and it was subsequently reported
favorably, but with slight, though
important, amendments.

Most important of these amendments,
from the florist's standpoint, is the
insertion of the words "in interstate
commerce" after the word "apply" in
Section S. This has the effect of making
all the restrictions of the proposed law
apply to florists' stock imported into the
United States.

The provision which now must com-
mand the attention of all importing
florists is as follows:

"Be it enacted by the Senate and
House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled.
That it shall be unlawful lor any trans-
portation company, after July 1, 1900,
to offer for entry at any port in the
United States any trees, plants, shrubs,
vines, grafts, cuttings and buds, com-
monly known as nursery stock, unless
accompanied by a certificate of inspection
by a government oflicial of the country
from which the exportation was made,
which certificate shall be made in the
manner and form prescribed by the Sec-
retary of Agriculture, certifying that the
contents have been examined and found
apparently free from all insect and fun-
gous diseases dangerously injurious to
nursery stock. Incase any nursery goods
are offered for entry without said certi-
ficate, it shall be the duty of the collector
immediately to notify the Secretary of
Agriculture, who shall arrange for
inspection, and said collector shall not
allow them to pass within the jurisdic-
tion of the United States until proper
certificate of inspectionhas been received.
And after the aforesaid date, July 1,
1900, all nursery stock imported in
accordance with the aforesaid regula-
tions shall be free from all further inspec-
tion, quarantine, or restrictions in inter-
state commerce; but the Secretary of
Agriculture may at any time relieve such
articles from inspection by a specific
order."

If it is the intention of the committee
to make this Act apply to all imported
florists' stock, of whatever description,
such as palms, bay trees, araucarias,
azaleas, bulbs, etc., it would seem that
the section just quoted should be re-writ-
ten to make that point perfectly clear,
and that action should not be taken
without first looking at the matter from
the view point of the legislative com-
mittees of the S. A. F. and the New York
Florists' Club.

Publications Received.

Gardens Ancient and Modern. — By
A. B. Sieveking. — The Macinillan Com-
pany, New York. — This is an interesting
volume of extracts in praise of gardens
and gardening from the works of the
most famous of ancient and modern
writers. The matter is well chosen and
will, no doubt, prove valuable to stu-
dents of the evolution of horticulture.
The book is freely illustrated with repro-
ductions oi many fine old prints and
pictures in the best style of theenaraver's
art.

Annual Report of the Missouri
Botanical Garden. — We are in receipt of
the Eleventh Annual Report of the Mis-
souri Botanical Garden. It is, as usual,
a handsome and well illustrated volume,
and in addition to the regular statistics,
contains a number of papers of purely
botanical interest.

Louisiana's Invitation. — Louisiana
State Board of Agriculture and Immi-
gration.— We are indebted to Harry
Papworth, of New Orleans, La., for a
copy of this profusely illustrated account
of Louisiana and its resources.

/goo.

The American I'lorist.

»47

OBITUARY.

ALFRED CHATFIEI.D.

Alfred F.Chatfielddiedat Lynn, Ma^s.,
February 6. He was of English birth
but imigrated to AUiany, N. Y , when a
young man. Subsequently he became
interested in the florist and nursery busi-
ness. He was a prominent Mason.

OTTO KOZLOWSKI.

otto Kozlowski, president and man-
ager of the Farmer Seed Co., Faribault,
.Minn., died of heart failure February 6,
aged 36 years. Mrs. Kozlowski and a
little daughter survive. Deceased was
formerly with W. Wernich, of Milwaukee,
and at one time was assistant editor of
Haus utid Bauernfreund of the samecity.
The Farmer Seed Co., will continue busi-
ness as heretofore, Wni. Kueker, brother-
in law of the deceased, assuming the
duties of president and manager.

FRANK BECKER.

Frank Becker, of Cambridge, Mass.,
died Sunday, February 11. Mr. Becker
had been in failing health for the past
eight years, and suffered greatly for ten
days preceding his demise. He was bom
in Gonsenheim, Germany, seventy years
ago next August. He came to this coun-
try when twenty-eight years of age.
His first employment was in Mt. Auburn
Cemetery, where he had a position as
foreman, and when he left there it was
to go into a business of his own, since
which time he has been identified with
the florist business in Cambridge. Four
years ago he retired from active connec-
tion with the business and it has been
conducted by his son, F. C. Becker, since
that time. Mr. Becker was a member
of the Massachusetts Horticultural
Society, and, until recently, of the
Society of American Florists, from which
he withdrew on account of his illness.
He has made many sincere friends in the
profession, and always retained the
respect and esteem of his brother florists,
to whom the news of his death will
bring sadness. The funeral took place
on Wednesday, February 14, and was
attended by a large number of his former
business associates.

SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE.

Advertisements nnder ttits head will be Inserted at
the rate of 10 cents a Una (seven words) each tnser-
clon. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not
admitted under this head.

Every paid subscriber to the AmbRIOAN FLORIST
tor the year I8a9 Is entitled to a flve-Une want adt.
fsltnat tons only) free to be used at any time dorlDfi
the year.

s

ITDATION WANTED-AsCTOwerof roses, earn a -
lions, 'mums and'cpoprn! stock Age 2j Address
LOY]> tl. Wilkinson. Nubs ( enter. lU-

O petent lO fl'l m.dv position, comraercial or private.
Address A B. P O Bo.\ V.V.. WeelOrantie. N..T.

SITUATIOV WANTED-As foreman, at present at
J.C Vaughan's creenbouses Germnn. aged C4 20
years' experience. Ohas Nitz. Western Sprlnjis. 111.

CilTUATION WANTKD-By a ihcrouRhly reliable.
I' T all-around Rrower, competent to All any position
In ellhar commercial or private place. Address

J A T, care American Florist,

CilTDATION WANTED-By flrst-class rose grower.
lO single, 10 years' experience In growing flrst-class
cut flowers. State wages. Ad'tress

C H M, care American Florist. Chicago.

CITDATION WANTED-By gardener, married, pre-
t^ fer private place. Understtinde cultivation of
flowers, fiuits and vegetables under glass, tlrst-class
references. Address .1 11. care Am. Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-Ry reliable trrower of
general commercial stock as working foreman or
as-i'ftant. Good references Hennayivanla or New
Jersey preferred. Address O K, care Am. Florist.

SITUATION WANTKO A-* fort'tiian by a flrst-class
grower tii' roMes. carnations. i_'tc \H years expe-
rioru^e. sober and reliable, innrrled Addrcfs
KLuuisr. caro A Brestel. N. ^'alrmoiiut. Cincinnati, O.

SITUATION WANTKD-By a thoroughly reliable
k3 all-around grower and landscape gardener: Ger-
man 12 years' experience: competent to tilt any
position. Private place preferred. Address

Khnest Pkigoe. Alberton. Md.

SITUATION WANTKO— As gardener and florist:
single; 15 years' txpeile'ice In all branches of the
business. Also experienced in growing vegetables
under glass. Al 'eferences Address

F. care American Florist, Chicago.

SITUATION WANTKD-By an experlenred grower
to take charge of commercial place (wholesale or
retail) Teu years' experience, age -iJ. single, strictly
temperate; salary ¥'6[) per luonih Address

Ghowew, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-After March 1. 1000 posi-
tion as a gardener and tlDrlst with 10 years' experi-
ence on commercial and pr.v.ite places; age 25. best
of references. Private place preferred. Address
J. Oleakski. B X :ill, Hempstead. L. I.

SITUATION WANTED-As foreman on a place
where AI stock of roses, carnations, mums, etc .
Is wanted Married, small family, 'i years on present
place Best of references. G. E. Andekhon.
care Wletor Bros.. Rogers Park Sta.. Chicago. HI.

WANTHID-Two good plant packers; only those
thoroughlv posted in this line wanted. Apply
VATtiHAN s (iREENBorsES, Western Springs. 111.

WANTED-A cony of Issue No 4. October 1. 1885,
volume lot the American Florist, In good
condition. Address S S, care American Florist

WANTED—A good rose grower to take charge of
rose houses. State wages wanted and refer-
ences Address A H, care American Florist.

WANTED— Second man, single. In rose growing
establishment near New York City. Wages $'lO
per week and board. Address
H. care W. J. Stewart. Gl Bromfleld St.. Boston.

WANTED— A handy man with experience at pip-
ing, glazing and carpenters' tools to work around
greenhouses. Must be sober and of good habits. Apply
with references. Carpenter, care Am. Florist.

WANTED— A young man to take half Interest in a
well paying florist business. In a good location,
center Wisconsin, with about $700 cash. Must be a
hustler; prefer a German. Address

Fn.>RisT Business, care American Florist.

10 RBNT-For cash or share, greenhouses of 9,000
feet in full operation. Address

GREENHOUSES, Care American Florist.

T'

FOR 8ALK-Free fuel. 50(iO feet glass. Great chance
for florists or gardeaers. Only $50(i cash. Account
sickness Write quick. Free Fuel, care Am. Florist.

FOR SALE— Leasehold of store and greenhouse in
Chicago: bargain. Established business. Leav-
ing city. Address S tl. care American Florist.

FOR SALE— On account of bad health, flne retail
business in city of 40,000. 4O0O ft, glass well stocked ;
dwelling, barn and stable on electric car line. Very
reasonab e. Address

E, care American Florist.

FOR SALE— Greenhouse plant, four large houses
(new), iron and cypress construction ; large dwell-
ing. H acre city lot on street car line. Finest heating
in existence, and heats dwelling also. Steam heating,
vacuum steam heating (new wrinkle) or water heat-
ing. Either of these three can be used, (am using
vacuum steam at present and it beat*) everything).
Good cellar for mushroom growing. Address

A. T HoYT. Warren, Ohio.

FOR RENT OR SALE.

15.000 square feet of Glass, all new houses, with
modern Improvements; heated by eteara, house and
barn on acre of land Kent, $50 00 per month without
stock. Rijiht opposite Woodoiere Cemetery entrance,
one of the largeet cemeteries In the State of Michigan,
and one of the best stands outside Detroit. One mile
from city limits.

ANTON KAIER.

WOODMEKE P. O. MICH.

WPI I vnilNR MAM wiy ^o" "^ y^^ so ^est

i>l-LLi lUUnu IflMiii and make some money.
Here Is an opportunity. 1 offer a ttrst-ciass. estab-
lished florist business f.ir sale, fireenhouses well
stocked with plants for the trade. 2500 curnatlons In
full oloom, etc . etc. Street cars go to i ha do r. Busl-
Tiess established IB'.KI In connection own brick build-
ing specially erected for down town Ptore. In heart of
the city, with four years' iea«e yet, 21 ft. front, nicely
furnished. Take $loOO for the whole business com-
plete, as owner must be in Germany in a short time.
Write or wire. First comer gets It.

THE FLEISCHER GREENHOUSES. Pueblo. Colo.

WANTED, A SITUATION AS MAN-
AGER OR FOREMAN.

The underelirned would like to correspond with any-
one requiring the services o( a manager or foreman,
thoroughly competent and of good executive ability,
to take charge of an estnbllshment where g >od ttock
of every description is wanted, t-evec years as fore-
naan for W. N Kudd. Mount Greenwood 111, Can
furnish excellent references as testimony of my abil-
ity to flllsuch a poslilon. Address

Cbas. W Johnson.
30 Beach St., Stapleton, Staten island. New York.

Owing to the state of my health I am compelled to
dlpp tsenf my Greenhcm-os at NItes Center. III. This
iH u well-known establl-hment. fi ' (.KXI feet of glass. In
Hrst-cluNs growing cundltmn. stocked with Hoses. Car-
natUms and general stock; H acres good land 7-room
dwelllni^ on another acre which will be sold if pur-
cliasei- desires It. This place Is in the region of suc-
cesstul growers, and resgonslbie parties will And this
a rare bargHln, Address

HERMAN SCHILLER. 897 W. Madison St . Chicago.

FAQ CAI F ^ firstclass ;ireenhouse business
I vn O^Ll_« about 80 miles from Chicago.
Have 11,000 square feet of glass and considerable
valuable ground. Located in central part of city
of about 20.000 population makes the propertv
quite high priced. Any live florist with small
capital can purch:ise a fine range of glass very
reasonably; doing a fine business. Can give long
lease of ground with privilege of buying or will
sell part of ground. Everything is 'as good as
new and a bargain— a chance you won't often get.
Good reasons for selling. ])on't inquire unless
you mean business. Ad's Florist. c;ire Am. Florist.

^=rOIt SALE —

102 acrps Ann hind, part cult i vat fd $2..SOll.OO

Lot 52x241. four grenhouses, sh«.^ds, ftc. . 3.700.00
?8 of an acre, city property, greenhouses

well stocked, flrio condition, bargain 3,700.00

Lot, 100x125, 5 greenhouses, stocK, etc..

fino dwelling 4,800.00

25 acres, good shipping center south-west, .

fine orchards of pears, cherries, etc 6,500,00

(50 acres, 33 in fruit, 6 greenhouses, well

established business 7,500.00

7 acres. 7 greenhouses, land highly culti-
vated, large dwelling 9,500.00

Any of the above named properties is a fine bar-
gain, and those desiring to purchase will do well
to communicate with us. These iire only a tew of
the prop, rties that we have for sale and leasing.

SMITH & SMITH,

p. 0. Box 869. 345 Sixth Ave , PITTSBURG. PA.

A RARE CHANCE

To Buy Greenhouses at Half Price.

Extent. 52 .-icres on the nniin road between St.
.lohii and Kothesay on the Inter-Colonial Ry. The
Dwell'ng House con<tists of 5 bedrooms, double
parlor and bath, dining room, all attached .con-
sists of 3 bedrooms, kitchen, also pantry, wash
and milk room. Heated with hot water. Out
Houses, barn. (4 stalls), carriage house, cart shed,
ji-e house, h-^n house, etc., also potting shed.

Glass. Rose house 100x16 ft.

'■ 110x25"

Carnation house 100x16 " built 1899

IMant house 36x13 "

Violet house 20x12 "

Chrysanth-muni house 66x25 "
Fern and Palm house. . . 52x16" rocently
burned.

Insurance. *I2.500. Rales and Taxes, $22.00
eouuty, ro;id and school tax. Water, supplied by
sprintjs and wells on the estate. Co'd Cellar for
storing bulbs, etc.

The dwelling house stands 150 yards back from
the main ro-id. about three minutes walk from
Torryburn Station on the Inter-Colonial Railway
surrnunded by lawns, shrubbery and two or more
acres of grass land for cutting' hay and pasture
later in the season.

The glass houses are still farther back, enclosed
and well sheltered from all quarters from winds
and storms.

The flower and vegetable garden lays in con-
nection with the glass and fenced in. comprises
about three acres for growing cut flowers for the
summer months and stock for winter blooming in
the houses, also vegetables and small Iruits. rasp-
berries, currants, etc.

Piisture about 16 ncres cleared for pasturing
cows, etc.. and obtaining sod, etc., for filling the
benches in the house.

Tl)« remainder is chiefly woodlnnd fmni which
can be oliiamed any auiount "tMoss. Princess
Pine, hardy ferns, etc. in conneciion wMth the
llorisfs busin-ss :ici.'ording to the demand.

An established business of over twenty years
in the city, five miles from conservatories. Will
sell at a low figurrf. Business could be ine,tpHsed
double by a competent man. selling everythiny; iu
connection with the florist trade as there is no
such pl:n*e in tin* city.

N. F. McCarthy & CO , Agents,

84 Hawley St.. BOSTON. MASS.
The writter of the above lia^ for years dealt with
the owner of this place and c:in :i«sure any one
wishing to purchase n th;it it is :i rare chance to
bu^■ a good business for little or nothiuL'.

ft is jfood business policy •£«£•*
to mention the •^«^«^

•...American Florist

when you write to an advertiser.

84»

The American Florist.

Eeb. ij^

Provicknce, R. I.

Hazard & Wood have opened a very
showy store, corner of Mathewson and
Chapel streets, having closed their store
on Westminster street.

The new firm of Rennie & Pino have
opened a seed store and will handle
florists' supplies. Mr. Rennie has been
associated with Walter A. Potter & Co.
for a number of years, and Mr. Pino
with Wm. Elliott & Son, New York.

Funeral work seems to be the only
thing doing just now. Roses have been
exceedingly scarce, with a fair supply of
other material. Little Rhody.

HoLYOKE, Mass.— John N. May, of
Summit, N. J., will talk on roses at a
union meeting of the Holyoke, North-
ampton and Springfield horticultural
societies, to be held in this city on
March 7.

Toledo, O. — M. L. Moore has been
re-elected superintendent of parks. Last
year the visitors at the parks aggregated
625,000, and this year 250,000 plants
will be used for bedding. The material
is now being propagated.

Vbolp^ale flower/\arK?{5

CINCINNATI, Feb. 15.

Boaea, Beauty, select 50 00

medium 20.00

Bride 6.00® 8.00

Bridesmaid 6.00® 8 00

Meteor 5,00«4 T.OO

Perle 4.00® 5 00

Oamatlona 1 6C® 2 00

fancy 3.00® 4 00

Lllyof the Valley 3.00

Violet* 60.® .75

Narotssas 2.00® 3 OO

Bomau Hyacinths 2 00® 3.00

Callas .:0.00®1! 50

Harris!! 10.00® 12.50

Dafloails 3.00

Tulips 2.(10® 5.00

Asparagus 50 00

Smllai 12.50

Adlantum 1.00

Common fema., .20

Qalax Leaves .15

BT. LODIS, Feb. 15.

Bosea, Beauty 10.0a®20.00

fancy 25.00.860.00

" Bride, Bridesmaid 6.00® 8.00

Meteor 6 do® 8 00

" Perle. Wootton 4.0O® 6 00

Carnations 1 50® 3 00

Lily of the Talley 3 OO® 4.00

Vloleta 40® 60

Narcissus 2.00® 3.00

Romans 2.00® 3 00

CaUae 10.00ffll5.00

Harris!! 12 60®16.00

Tulips 2. CO® 4 00

Freeslas ; 00® 2.00

Bmllax 12,60® 16 00

Adlantum 1.00® 1,25

^parairas 60. 00<(»76, 00

Sweet Peas 1.50® 2.00

MILWAUKJIB, Feb. 16.

Boaea, Beauty, long perdoz. 5.00® 8 00

" " medium " " 3 00® 6.00

short " " 1,00® 1.50

" Bride, Bridesmaid 6.00® S.OO

Perle 4.00® 6.W

" Meteor 6.00® S.OO

Kalserin B.OO® 8 00

Carnations l.OO® 3.00

violets 75® 1.00

Roman Hyacinths 3.00® 4 CO

Mignonette 2.00® 3.00

Freeslas 3.00

Adlantum 1.00® 160

Common ferns 25

Smllax 15.00®18.00

Asparagus 76.00

PITTSBCHO, Feb. 15.

Bosea, Beauty 6.00®40.00

" Bride. Bridesmaid 4.00@12.00

Meteor, 4.00(sl3.00

" Ealaerln 4 00® 12. 00

Perle 3.00® 6.00

Cualn 3.00® 6 00

Carnations 76® 3.00

Lily of the valley 3 00® 4.00

Violets, double 50® 1.00

California :J5® .60

Narcissus Paper White 2.00® 3.00

Roman Hyacinths 1 60® 3,00

Harrisll 16 00®20.00 •

Freeslas 3.0O® 4 00

Tulips 1.00® 3.C0

Mignonette Leoiig 4 00

Smllax : 10 00® 15.00

Wild gmllax per case 3.50®6.00

Adlantum 75® i.oo

Hardyfems .10

Asparagus, bunches 40c

strings 36to50o

Sprengeril, bunches, . .35 to 76o
Oalax Leaves. .15

I Cyclamen Plants.

^

'J'HE management of the Roscbank nurseries has
decided, in order to make space for other crops,
to dispose of the stock of cyclamen plants reserved
for special city trade.

This stock is in the best possible condition of
form, foliage and florescence, and will be so packed
that we have no hesitation in guaranteeing its
safe arrival.

I Five and Six Inch Pots, averaging
I twelve blooms each, Six Dollars
I per dozen.

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NO CHARGE

FOR PACKING.

W. A. MCFADDEN.

"rosebank,"
CINCINNATI.

ORDERS BOOKED NOW

IN ORDER OF RECEIPT
FOR ROOTED CUTTINGS
OF THE FAMOUS

MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON,

-'t^T' CARNATIONS

FOR SPRING
DELIVERY.

PRICES: Per dozen $3

Per 100 $14

Per 1000 $120

Per 5000 $500

Per 10,000 $800

terms:

Strictly cash or

C. O. D. from

unknown parties

The quoted prices are tor THE TRADE ONLY
and all orders must be from dealers. Cuttings
will be carefully packed under the supervision
and sent direct from the establishment of the
originator and grower,

PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass.

Address all correspondence and make all checks, money or express orders payable to

124
Tremont St.,
BOSTON. MASS.

For latest prices green and bronze Galax
Leaves and Leucothoe Sprays, address the
"ntroducer,

HA.iei:vA.lV F». ICEjr^JSEJTr, Tremont BIdg., BOSTON, HASS.

GflLflX LEflVLS \

W. A. MANN.
FRANK W. BALL.

Cincinnati..
Cut Flower Co.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS.

416 Walnut St..
CINCINNATI, 0.

Consignments Solicited.
Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

FAMCY

DAGGER

HUDSON & CO.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS,

1527 PINE STREET.
Pliouc, Kinjooli D 83. ST. LOUIS. MO.

Consignments Solicited. Prompt returns guaranteed.

Catalogue Illustrations.

We sell Electros of the fine illustra-
tions used in the American Florist
at 15 cts. per square inch. Send
list of your needs to

THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

HARDY

Cut Ferns!

$1.00 PER 1000.

GAL.\.X LEAVES $1.00 per 1000

BOUQUET GREEN 4 cts. per lb.

SPHAGNUM MOSS 75 cts. per bbl.

BOUQUET GREEN WREATHING,
all sizes made to order 3 to Sets, per yd.

.XMAS TREES, both Spruce and Balsam, for dec-
orations, from 4 to 30 ft. Price very reasonable.

BAILED SPRUCE, for ffmefery use. et<-., etc.

L. B. BRA6UE, Hinsdale, Mass.

TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THE AD.

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The American Florist.

849

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J. B. DEAMUD.

SUCCESSOR TO ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO.

51 WABASH AVE.,

CHICAGO.

ORCHIDS:

C&TTIiEYAS. $6.00 per dozen.
CYFBIPEDIUMS, $15. OO per lOO.

AM. BEAUTIES, Ex. long

24-iuch stpras,
20 '■
15 "
13 ■•
" short

CARNATIONS, fancy $3.00 to

" standard vars. asst. 1.00 to

BRIDES 6.00 to

BRIDESMAIDS 6.00 to

METEORS 6.00 to

PERLES 4.00 to

VALLEY 3.00to

Per Dozen.
[7.00 to $8.00
5.00 to 6.0O
4.00
3.00
■J.OO
1.00

Per 100
JH.OO

2.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
6.00
4.00
Prices 3ubie<*t to ohanj^e without notice.
CATALOGUK OF T-VKNATION IIITTINGS NtlW KE.\DY.

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Per 100.

VIOLETS, double $1.00 to $

single 60 to

ROMANS a.OOto

NARCISSUS 2.00 to

ADIANTUM 75 to

ASPARAGUS SOcts.

SMILA.X $1.50perdoz. 1

GALAX Green or Bronze, $1.25 per M.
FANCY PERNS... $1.25 per M.
(Vermont Fern Co. "s very best.)

I No. 1 contains 15 lbs. -$
No. 2 " 30 lbs..
No. 4 " 35 lbs.. .
No. 5 ■• 40 lbs.. 1
No. 6 " 50 lbs.. I

WILD SMILAX.
(Caldwell's.)

EeteKeisIeagggggggggggggSggg;

McKellar £ Winterson's

Modern Supply House

is the place to buy your CUT FLOWERS, SUPPLIES, SEEDS,

BULBS, ETC., ETC.

We are strictly headquarters in the Western States for

MASSACHUSETTS FANCY FERNS,
Present prices : Per M. $1.25 ; per 5 M lots, $5.00.

Other specialties, ORCHIDS, FANCY ROSES, FANCY
CARNATIONS, SELECT VIOLETS.

All stock at lowest possible prices. write for catalogue.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

45-47-49

WABASH AVE.

CHICIGO.

GEO. REINBERG,

Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers.

BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

All stock at lowest market rates. Send in your
orders.

B1 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

KENNIGOTT BROS. GO.

Wholesale Gut Flowers
and Florists' Supplies.

42-44 RANDOLPH ST., OHIOAQO,
WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

PETER REINBERG,

Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers.

500,000 FEET OF GLASS.

Headquarters for American Beauty.

Carnations, Blooms and Cuttings.

51 Wabash Ave.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

II your

Business Methods

are right you can make a profit
on an advertisement here.

Wbol^ale [lower/larKjfe

cmcAOo. Feb. 16.

RosM, Beaaty, extra long Btems 6.00@ 8.00

30 Inch " 5 00

24 " " 1.00

20 " " 3.10

16 " '• 2.00

•' 12 " ' 1.50

•• 8 " " 1 00

Bride, Brtdesmsld 8. 00® 12 00

Perle 4.00® 6.00

Meteor 8.00®10.00

KalBerin 8.00@10 00

La France 6.00® 8.00

Golden Gate 10. 00

Carnations 1.60® 2.00

fancy 3.00® 4.00

Tloleta. double 50® 1.00

single 40® .50

Lily of the Valley 3.00® 4.00

Cattleyns per doz. 4 0036.00

Dendroblums " 3.00

Lilacs per doz., $100

Mignonette 1.00® 2.00

Roman Hyacinths 1.00® 2.00

Narcissus 3 00® 4.00

Harrlsll -.10.00®]2 00

Callas perdozen 1.50®2.00

Freeslas 1.00® 3.00

Adiantum 60® 1.00

Common fema .15

Fancy Ferns .20

Smllai 800@10.00

AsparaguB 60.00®60.00

19-21
RANDOLPH ST.
Cl-I I C AO O

SiHMMiiV

E. H. Hunt

THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR

WHOLESALE-

Hunt's Flowers
Qo Everywhere

76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Bassett&Washburn

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Wholesale Dealers and flaiA Clt^ammt^mm
Growersof llUl TlOWOrS

GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL.

A. L. RANDALL ^

Wholesale Florist

Don't Forget that we are at 4 Waah-
ington St., Chicago.

wnte for Bpeotal quotations on large ordera.

WHOLESiLLB DEALBB IN

GROWER OF ROSES. CUT FLOWERS.

J. A. BUDLONG,

37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO, ILL

Mention the American Florist.

Benthey & Co.

F. F. BENTHEY, Manager,

Wlioiesale Commission Florist

4/ Randolph Street, CHICAGO.

$10 Consignments solicited

I. G. PRINCE & CO.

Wholesale Gut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Agents for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attentloi

paid to shipping orders.

76 & 78 Wabash Avenue,
Telephone Main 3208. CHIOAQO.

Wholesale Gut Flowers

504 LIBERTY ST. 'PHONE 2157.

CONSIGNMENTS

SOLICITED.

Florists' Supplies

Please mention t'le American Florist.

850

The American Florist.

teb. ij.

Samuel I. Pennook.

Wholesale Florist,

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street,

.PHILADELPHIA, PA.

AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES.

UNTIL. FURTHER NOTICE, WILI. BE OPEN FROM 6:00 A. M. TO 11:00 P. M.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND.

Wholesale Depot for all Flor sts* Supplies.

BOSTON...

FLOWERS

Prloe I^ls-ts »-»-if»il^«a.

6^ :Broi3oi«i©xci St., :bo«stojv, adLA.SS

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, » ""'ToK masI* '""*•

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

NOTICE: — WELCH BROS,, Sole Agents for FREVSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, $2.00 per

Script Letters, S4.00 per 100.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

Cut Strings 8 feet long,
50 CENTS.

W, H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

JOBBERS IN

Wholesale Florists, ^

•"'°V#^ SUPPLIES

A , J', I FLORISTS' VASES.

\\ ' Horticultural Auctioneers.

sJ 84 Hawley Street, BOSTON.

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 mall, telegraph or telephooe will
receive prompt attention.

Conslgnmenta of good etock BoUclted.

JOHN B. FERGUSON,

Wholesale Florist,

44 » Sixth Ave, PITTSBU RG, PA.

LiiNO Distance '1'hone 2985.

CoasifinmeQts of Roses. Carnations and Violets
Solicited.

' - lined In
illbRCBB-!
on i-ALM

eUNDW Or.lerM '. k.)a n.-w t'^r siilprnerit w^ierever

desired -mHll I! 18 In. »T .W por Iilu Ij irae 34- 6 In .

Jl.'iiO cer IIW. f O « Or'-' do. <'H-h l>»fnreBhliimBnt.

Florida NatU'Bl Product? Co . Box 327. Orlando Fla.

Closed Palm Leaves

Wholesale power/\arK5^

fHILABELPHIA, Feb. 14.

Boees.Tea 6 00® 10. 00

■• extra 10.00012 00

Beauty, extra «0.00(91kj.OO

firsts 30.00<g30.0Q

seconds 6.0O@12.0O

Carnations 1 OOg. 1 50

fancy 2,00(8.4.00

Lily of the yallej, Romans 3.00® 4 00

Vlo'ets 50® 1.00

Daffodils 5 OO® 6 00

Mignonette 3.00® 4.00

Asparagus 80.00

Smllax :5.00

Adtantum LOO

B08T0K. Feb 14.

aoses. Beauty, extra 30.00@50.00

medium 15 00®20 00

culls 2 CO® 5.0O

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 4.00® 8 00

extra 10 00®25 DO

Carnations, ordinary I OL'® 150

fancy 2 00® 3.0O

Lily of the valley 2.00® 3.00

Violets, single and double 50® .To

Daflodlls 2,00@ 4 00

LoDglflorums 8.00(al2.00

Callas 8 10®10.00

Freeslas iO^i 1.00

P W. Narcissus, Soman Hyacinths... 1 50® 2 00

Mignonette 3.(10® 4 00

Bmllax 13.0O®lli.OO

Asparagus 50.00

GIVE

US

A

TRIAL.!'

"WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

HEADQUARTER
;.,^^VN YORK

RoaeSv 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 Deslirns.

WM. F. KASTING,

LEO. NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist,

N. W. COR. t3TH AND FILBERT STREETS,

'''"??H°or/^'^^94 D. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicited.

Geo. M. Moss,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA

Long Distance 'Phone 1-41-26 D.

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

1122 PINE STREET,

» ST. LOUIS, MO.

'W A. complete line of Wire Deslgrns.

Consignments ol Roses, Carnations. Violets soliciled

Milton W. Woodroffe & Go.

Successors to WM. C. SMITH,

Wholesale Florist,

1604 LUDLOW STREET.
'Phone 1-42-69-A. PHILADELPHIA

Conslgrnments Solicited.

ELLISON & TESSON,

Wholesale Shipping

FLORISTS

3J34 Olive Street, ,^ ,^ ,^« St. LOUIS, MO.

HOME CROWN STOCK.

...GEO. M. KELLOGG...

Largest Grower^or.. Q^^ riOWer*

Give us an order and we will please you.

Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT KILL. MO.
Our Store. 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY, MO

|^~LONG DISTANCE 'PHONE AT EITHER PLACE

TELEGRAPH CODE

OF THE

AM. SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

In either stiff or flexible cover, address ordsbsto
AMERICAN FLORIST CO., CHICAGO.

J. M. COHEN, WHOLESALE FLORIST.

-ALWAYS ON HAND-

ROSES. PINKS AND VIOLETS.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

22 Chapman rucp, BOSTON. MASS.

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1 HE A MER I CA N Fl O R I S T.

851

TOP GRADE

Carnations

BEAUTIES,
BRIDES.
BRIDESMAIDS,
METEORS.

VIOLETS and LILY OF THE VALLEY.

JOHN I. RAYNOR,

49 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

Telephone No. 1998 Madison Square.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Commission Florists.
SUPERB VIOLETS. 8f.-^\\'.'i\1;>,'?^."""'

Telephone 2065 Madison Snr. 42 WeSt 28tll St,, NEW YORK CITY.

THOMAS YOINQ, Jr.

Wholesale Florist,

New Telephone No. 1803 Uadlson Square.

43 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,

w«oiESAu FLORIST

New Telephone No.
902 Madison Sq.

39 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

Roses shipped to all points. t^ Price List on application.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.
51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

New Telephone No, 1905 Madison Square.
Price list on application.

Please mention the Aniericatt Florist when 7i'} iting.

THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN
NEW YORK CITY FOR

Violets % Carnations.

GROWERS and UYERS make a note of this. It
will be to your advantage.

WM. H. GUNTHER.

30 West 29th Street.

New Telepfaone No. 551 Madteon Square.

Please Mention the American Florist,

FRANK MILLANG.

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,

408 E. 34th Streot,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

Telephone 299 Madison Square.

1 Y. CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry.
Open for Cat Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
Every Morning:

OESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT
FOR ADVERTISING.

JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary.

Pleaee Mention The Amerloan FlorlBt.

Galax Leaves

To Dealers Outside of New Tork City.

Choice Gala.x ....$0.40 per >I.

Choice Leucothoe 3.00 "

Special attention given orders to go in cold storage.
Order at once.

d. N. PRITCHARD, ELK PARK, N. C.

Choice Carnations

Choice Roses ^ Jt

Traeodly & Schenck

NEW YORK CITY

New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq.

}8 W. 28th street

Cut Flower Exchange

Wbol^ale [lower/\arl^fe

NSW ¥oBK. Feb. U.

Rosea, BeantT select 40.00360.00

medium 15.00025 00

culls 2 00® 5.00

Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor 2 00® 6.00

Select B00O1500

Carnations 1 00® 1.50

fancy 2.50® 5.0O

Lily of the vaUey 1.60® 3.00

VIoleM 40® .75

Romans Hyacinths, P. W. Narcissus... 1 00® 1.50

Yellow Narcissus 2.00® 3 00

Mignonette 2 00® 5.00

Callas 6 00® 8.00

Harrlsll 10.00ai5.00

Ulac per bunch .60® 1.00

Freeslas 00® l.OO

Cattleyas 30. 00® 50 00

Dendroblum formosum 15.00© 20.00

Cypripedlums 10 (J0®;2.00

Bmllax 8.00ai2.00

AsparasruB 35 00@6O.O0

Sprengerll.per doz . bunches 1®1 . 50

Adlantum l.CO

Bu»FAi0, Feb. 15.

Boaes, Beauty 5.00@60 00

Bride, Bridetmttd, Meteor 3.00®I2.00

Perle, NIphetos 3.00® 5.00

Kalaerln 3.00® 8.00

Carnations, ordinary 1.00® 2 00

fancies 2.00® 4.00

Lily of the Talley 2.00® 3.00

Violets 60® 1.25

Daffodils 3 00® 4 00

Koman Hyacinths 1.00® 3 00

Harrlsll 15 00®20 00

Callas 10.(10®15 00

Tulips 4.00ia 6 00

Smllax 12.50®20.0O

Adlantnm 76® 1.25

Hardy Ferns. Oalaz Leaves .15

Asparagus 30.00«6O.OO

MILLANG & CO.

Commission Florists

48 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square.
Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited.

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 Order*.

GEORGE SALTFORD,

Wliolesale Commission Dealer in .^ .»t

...Violets...

50 W. 29th St., ^ NEW YORK.

Telephone Call, 1304 Madison Sq.

Please mention t/te Antencan Florist when wyiling.

ford Bros...

<j< at Wholesale Florists

111 West 30th street, NEW YORK.

Consignments Solicited. Phone, l.W Madison Sq.

M. A. HART,

COMMISSION FLORIST,

Can supply ROSES and CARNATIONS In
best quality and any quantity; VIOLETS too.

44 WEST 29th street,

Tel. 326 Madison Square. NEW YORK.

Now Ready!

rNTT3TJ/-"T'/^T3"V Of Florists, Nur-
DlISJCX^ 1 \JI\. I serymen & Seeds-
men of the Dnited States and Canada. Pric«
Two Dollars. In Flexible Leather Binding
Three Dollars

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY.^J«

324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL.

The

American
riorist
Company's .

THE NEWEST THING IN OLD NEW YORK IS THE NEW WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER STORE OF THE

COME AND SEE US.

FRESH FLOWERS
at FAIR FIGURES.

OLD ESTABLISHED AND ALWAYS RELIABLE

J. li. A.I^I^E>:[V,

AND THE XUMllEK IS

106 West 28tt) Street, NEW YORK CITY.

SEND YOUR FLOWERS.
RETURNS RIGHT and
REMITTANCES REGULAR.

Holidays... FHW C HORAN Ro®^

POINSETT1A. ^™ "^ W W ■ -^^^ ■ I I -^^^ I ■ a \ ■ ^ B The best of each variety

POINSETT1A.

NARCISSUS.

ROMANS.

VALLEY.

CARNATIONS

AND
SWEET PEAS.

47 west: 28TH ST..
Madis'on Squiu .....NEW YORK.

Cyj FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

The best of each variety in
market free from mildew.

VIOLETS^

in any quantity,
Special or Ordinary.

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The American Florist.

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The ^bed T^^a&E.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

ALBXANDEB BODGERS, PreS-J ALBERT MCCUL-

LODGH. Vlce-Pres.; 8. V. Willard, WethersfleW,
C^nn., Sec'y and Treas.

The John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis., is filling an order for seeds
from Naples, Italy.

Visited Chicago: E. M. Parmelee, of
the Joh-n H. Allan Seed Co., Picton, Ont;
S. Y. Haines, en route to Minneapolis.

Seedmen should thoroughly digest
the proposed federal inspection bill, the
salient paints of which are given on
another page.

Proposals are out for supplying the
seeds to the U. S. Department of Agricul-
ture, bids to be submitted not later than
February 20. The list is approximately
the same as last season.

NoETHRUP, KiNG& Co. announce that
the Great Northern, Northern Pacific and
Soo railroads have just put into effect
half tariff' rates on grass seeds, clover
seeds and dwarf essex rape seeds to points
on their lines in Minnesota, North
Dakota and Montana. This applies to
both car and less than car shipments. The
railroads appreciate the importance of
renevying with tame grasses the natural
grasses which are disappearing so rapidly.

Seed Advertising.
Wasn't our king of advertisers caught
napping when he published this: —

There are two
Seed Catalogues

Publlslied by
W. ATLBB BURPEE & CO., Philadelphia.

One is the "Blue liiST," giving wholesale
prices in bulk, which is mailed only to
IMarkft Gardeners and Florists. The other is

Burpee's Tarm Annual for 1900

which is mailed to the address of any private
planter who desires to get for his own garden
the Best Seeds that Qrow, at moderiite
prices.

It describes Unique Novelties, and givs
much useful information, which cannot be
obtained in any other free publication. Ir
inti-rested. send vour address, on :i pos1:il
.aid TO-DAY.

BURPEE, Philadelphia.

This is an age in which the fellow who
reads thinks he is as good as anybody,
trade or otherwise, and it is an unpleas-
ant shock to him to realize that some
other individual can get better figures. Is
it wise to acquaint him of that fact? If the
ad. had been published in a trade paper
there might be some excuse; but in the
American Agriculturist — well, taking
human nature as it is, we all know what
to expect in a case like this — the list of
market gardeners and florists would
greatly increase or the orders would go
to John Wanamaker or some other
shrewd chap who swears he sells only at
wholesale prices. Don't yon think so?
Speak up — it is an interesting subject for
seedsmen. G. C. Watson.

Newport, R. I. — Chas. H.urn has leased
and taken possession of the Findlay
greenhouses.

Rowayton, Conn. — E. H. Miller has
leased the greenhouses belonging to the
estate of the late William Ferris.

Florists' Tested Flower Seeds and Bulbs.

Large trade pkt,

ASTER. Improved Victoria, mi.\ed $ ,25

Florist's Special Mixture 25

" Semple's True Branching, mxd. .20
Shell Pink, White and

Red in separate colors 25

Ampelopsis Veitchii oz. 10c. lb. 73c.

Cosmos. Giants of California 10

Cobaea Scandens 10

Double Daisy, choice mixed 30

Lobelia Crystal Palace compacta (true) .25

Oz.

11.25

1.35

.75

.40

.30

2.00

1.50

Large trad"' pkt. Oz.
Mignonelte Defiance ( liest varieties .25 l.OO

Machet j for Honsts. .10 .40

Naslurtium Tom Thumb, niised, per oz, 10c, per lb

45c. per lOOlbs, $40,00.

Tall, raxd., oz. lOo, lb. 35c, 100 lbs. $30.

Madame Gunter Hybrids, per oz.

lOc, per lb. 90c.
Smilax (new crop), per oz. 35e, per lb. .5i2,50,
Tuberoses, choice double Pearl, No. 1 $7.00 per 1000

—5000 (o $6.50. No. 2 t3, 50 per 1000.

JOHNSON & STOKES,

Send for Florists' Wholesale List.

217 & 219 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FERN SPORES SOW NOW!

\fl/E ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra large package of fresh Spores, suflioient for 3000 plants,
with full cultural directions, postpaid for $1,00,

EIVIERSON C. IVIcFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J

ESTABLISHED 1802

SEEDS

Our Wholesale Price List of

CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISfS

is now ready. A post-card will
bring it to you.

We have still on hand some of our

LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS,

the finest that come to this country.
PerlOOD. $10: cases of 3000 at $9 per 1000

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

Please 7tic>ition the Amet icati Fiorrst ivhen writing.

For
Florists.

VIGK'S SEEDS

ALL DOME-GROWN SEEDS.

J4-0Z. 1-oz,

VIck's Daybreak, pink...: $i.50 $4.oo

" Purity, white 2.00 6 00

Branching Comet, white 2.50 8.C0

VIck's Branching, in colors,
white, pink, crimson and pur-
ple, each 25 .75

^^Trade list, also Garden and Floral Guide now
ready. Send for it.

James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N.Y.

Please mention the American FlunU zcheu 7vi itifig.

K.J.KlYK,Giient.K.J.KlYK,Hiiie£oiii.

PLANTS. BULBS.

I beg to announce that my representatives, Mr.
H. J. GoEMANs and Mr. H. *P. Hugenholtz, have
started on their annual trip to the United States
and Canada, to solicit orders from importers of
Palms. Aziileas, Araucarias, Sweet Bays, Ficus,
etc., and Holland Bulbs.

The address of my representatives will be up to
May IMh. care ^Mr". J. Ter Kuile, 33 Broadway,
New York City.

A splendid stock for sprinji and fall delivery is
on hand.

Gardening Under Glass

Try Watson's ;
for

SELECT

.-.^-'.- '^ //JtT^ STOCKS I

*% of Tomato and I

^ other seeds for >

"' forclDK. You !

will not be dls- ;

appointed. 23 ;

years' expert- I

Y^^. iss^'^ '^W-^fer^ ence behind ,

r—?vi^ ^A,x\ *r every order;

.^- ,^^ filled.

TO M ATO, Sutton's Best of All $0. 15

Lorlltard, orlainator'B stock 16

Mayflower, extra selected 15

FroKmore. Vettch's original sealed
pacfeets.. 50

LETTUCE, Big Boston, extra Belect... .15

CUCUMBER, Extra Early White

Spine, special 10

EncMsh varieties 25

RADISH, Scarlet Ball, white tip. extra
early. . . 10

CAULIFLOWER, Extra Earty Erfurt.
special 60

MELONS, FntrllBh varieties. . 25

MUSHROOM SPAWN, my celebrated
"W. P " brand, bent In the world. 10 lbs.
f'^r fl.OO Sample brick, postpaid, for 25c.

RHUBARB ROOTS, Myati's Llonaeus,
J3.CII per dn/en.

CRAPE VINES, for (rraperlea. 30 varieties.
l-^ r.. 75 cU ; 2-yr.. $1 50 each.

Bailey's Forcing Book u«^

forcing vegetables; full Instnictlone how to
(itriiw Tomatoes. Cucumbers. Lettuce and all
other vegetables under elass, 22t> pages. 88
Illustrations, price $100. postpaid. C. .1.
Pennock says: "It would have saved us
dollars and dollars If we cuulcl have had It a
few years ago " Kvfry grower phould possess
this book. Stamns acceptable for sma'l
orders. Correspondence sollcUed

GEO. C. WATSON, Seedsman,

Importer ami K.xporterof

GR\SS and GARDEN SEIDS, BULBS,

Mushroom Spawn. Raffia. Fertilizers and

Forcing Stock.

Office A salesroom. Juniper St. below Walnut,

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

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XXX SEEDS

VERBENA GRANDIFLORA.

Uooii pereent;iu'e "T \\liite.
The finest strain ol' Improved Giant Verbenas
yet produced: largest flowers and best colors, per
pkt., 800 seeds, mixed colors, 50 cts.

CHINESE PRIMROSE.

Best large, sinf^Ie and dovible, .5tlO seeds, 51.00.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.

The clHueesl i^ianl llowi-riii^' \';irii'tii's in best
mixture, pkt., 200 sc.ds, $1.00, halt i>kt,. 50o.

PHLOX DRUM. PUMILA,

New, very dwarf, perfect beauties, excellent for
growing in pots for Spring sales. Mixed colors:
per trade pkt., 20 cts.

A pkt. of new double Eariy-flowering Dwarl
Vienna Carnation added to evefv order.

JOHN F. RUPP, Shirr manstown, Pa.

THE BOMB OF PRIMROSES.

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OUR 190D

SPRING ISSUE

BOOK FOR FLORISTS

Is now being mailed to our regular
customers. It is overflowing with

"GOOD THINGS FOR THE FLORISTS."

If you don't get a copy, we shall be
glad to send you one. A postal card
will start it.....

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

NEW YORK:

14 Barclay St.

CHICAGO:
84-86 Randolph St.

uuuimiumuuuuiuiuiiumiuuuiiuie

OUR SPECIALTY |

New and Choice I

FLOWER SEEDS I

for riorists. I

3 Write for Wholesale Lists.

R. &J. FARQUHAR CO.,

16 & 19 S. Market Street,
BOSTON, MASS.

sfTTrnmmTmTmTTmmTTmTTTmTTimTmifi

PU\ii.i- tn/-ntio}i the A met ican Flut isl wheyi la ihvg.

! Tuberous BenonlaB. single, five separate col-
ors extra tine large bulbs, H-lnch. pt^r 100.
$2 50 Double, In separate colors EXTRA
large Wlncb stock (SUPBRIOU strains) per
100. $5, Do. Gloxinias, tlnest strains. VKHY
large bulbs per 100, fSOO. Cannaa In cbolceet sorts.
$2.Uil to $8 00 per 100 for NOVELTIES. Tuberoses
READY. Asparagus Spreng rl seed. 100 TJc; lUDO $t; 00.
Asparagus P Nanus iTHUE>, 100 $100; 1000 *900
Laianla Borb. iOO 40c; 1000 $2 50 Pandanus Utllls, 100
$1.25; 1000, $10 00. Cocos Wedelllana, 100 $100; 1000
17.50. Send for our NEW spring list. Address
H. H. BERCER & CO., 47 Barclay St,, N. Y.

A LIMITED QUANTITY t^^^^T^,.

Separate colors. Semplt^'s Asters, crimson,
lavender, pink, purple, white. BetteriJ^e's prize
quilled mixed, at.$l. CO perounce. Giant Branchici:
Comet, rose pink, white, white striped pink.$ "2.00
per ounce. Silver tip, blue and pink, per trade
pkt. 25c. Mignonette, Allen's Defiance, 50c per
ounce. Golden Maehet, 25c per ounce. Pure
Maehet, 25c per ounce

AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY. Washington. D. C.

P.rastr menlion tht A>»fnca?i Fiomt 'w/ifH unling.

Excelsior Pearl TIBEROSC Bulbs,

3 to 4 incht'S in circumference.
per lOOO, $2.50. Cash with order.

Caladium Esculentum Bulbs,

Sizes four to twelve inches cireuraference,
live renter shoot. A\'rito fur prices to

JNO. F. GROOM & BRO.. Magnolia, N. C.

It is good business policy
to mention the

...AMERICAN ELORIST

when you write to an advertiser.

'-'^Z'^ees "Earliest of All."

Notwitlistaudinij their dwarf
halnt 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 ,i
week ahead of all other vari-
eties. Growing only two feet in
height, the plants do not require
the support of brush or trellis.
As an illustration of itsextremely
early-tlowering habit, we would
statethat now(Oct. I5th)wehave
plants in fine bloom froDi seed
gathered from our spring plant-
ing and sown during the latter
part of August. A constant suc-
cession of bloom may be had
from June until November by
making sowings about one month
apart. Its extremely early flower-
ing habit makes it most satis-
factory for the Southern States,
as it may be easily had in f
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 en-
tirely satisfactory for cutting; they are borne in
close clusters of three, all facing one way. The
standards are a bright, rich pink, while the
wings are nearly pure white.

Burpee's "Earliest of Ai,l" is not only the
earliest to bloom in open ground, but is also the
^nost desirable fo> forcing under glass forzvinter
cut flowers. The dwarf habit of this variety
renders it much moreeasily grown on the benches,
admits of closer planting, and from seed sown
during the latter part of August blooms mav be
cut during the holidays,— while with the taller varieties no blooms could be had before
February or March. Per oz., 10 cts.; J+ lb,, 30 cts.; per lb., $1.00.

Our Wholesale Price List of Seeds in
Laraer Quantities is mailed free on ap-
plication to GARDtNERS and FLORISTS.
T« Ua.i DIsh* fA» DKAfU you should write at once for this Wholesale List. BUT we cannot
IT ZOU rlflltt tor rrOllI send it to private planters, even it i equested to do so. -SS-The
prices quoted in The Harm Anku.^l are as low as we can afford on Retail Orders. Market t^r-
deners; Canning Establishments and Florists requiring large quantities of seeds are entitled to lower
prices wherever possible.

jn Burpee's "BLUE LIST" that will be of special interest to growers who plant
H new rCAlUrC for Profit, is the "plain talks we give, at the head of everj' department, as to
ji nvTy />.. ^^^ ij^^i varieties for different purposes.

The illustration above 'was
engraved exactly natural
size from photograph taken
at Fordhook.

Sold only in sealed pack-
ages, each bearing our regis-
tered trade-maj'k monogram.

Burpee's "Blue t\%\r

W. ATLEE BIRPEE & CO.,

^Producers of only THE "BEST
SEEDS THAT GROW.

if

BlfRTEE 'BUIL'DING.

<PHILc^DELPHIA, PA.

JOSEPH HEACOCK

WYNCOTE, PA.

ARECA LITESCENS,
KENTIA BELMOREANA,

All Sizes

Please mention the A mertcan Florist when writing.

GROWER

...or...

rivr*T AtVT'P'Kr PERSicuM
Vt X XjI^MLuLXmiH giganteum.

In the various colors and shades.
Plants are in healthy condition, $5.00
^ per 100: $40.00 per 1000.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

WYNDMOOR,

Montgomery Co.. PA.

Money Order Office
Chestnut Hill. Phila.

American Florist Advts.
Always Sell Stock.

We are now booking Import Orders
for

H. P. ROSES,

in all popular varieties, at $50.00 per
JOOO, f. o. b. Boskoop, Holland.

We would be glad to liive prices upon
Rhododendrons, Azalea Mollis. Clematii.
hydrangeas, etc., upon application.

rUPI ICU l\/V Youn': plants 2-3
tnULIOn IVIi ft. 1 to 3 shoots.

Just th'- thini; for spring planting.

S4 per 100. $35 per 1000.

Bobbink & Atkins,

....RUTHERFORD, N. J.

NnRSEEY AND STOItAOE (JKI.LAI; AT

Carlton Hill, N. J.

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PRICE LIST

SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

P. and D. at Cost. Price per Hundred.

Am. Beauties, short % 8 00 to $10 00

Am. Beauties, medium 15 00 to 20 00

Am. Beauties, fancy, fair length 25.00 to 35. CO

Am. Beauties, long 5000 to 75.00

Meteors, extra select S.OO to 10.00

Brides, Maids, e.xtra select 9.00 to 10.00

Meteors, Bride, Maids, good ave age 5.C0 to 7.00

Perles, extra select 3.00 to 5.00

Carnations, special fancy varieties 3.00 to 5.00

Carnations, good average 1.50 to 2 00

Carnations, our selection 1.25 to 1.50

All Flowers in Season at lowest market rates.

Store open until 6.30 P. M. week days, until Noon Sun-
days and Holidays.

We always ship extra select or high-grade goods unless
otherwise ordered.

SOME or THE LEADERS
EOR 1900

Cerise Queen

-Per 100, $2.50;
per 1000, ^20.00

0. H. CRANE— Bright scarlet, early and continuous
bloomer. A most satisfactory variety.
J6 00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000.

MRS. GEO. n. BRADT— White striped scarlet-
nothing to equal it.
S5 00 per 100; J40.00 per 1000.

WHITE CLOUD-A white variety of true merit.
S4 OU per 100; |30.00 per 1000.

MACEO— Deep crimson, very free.
i6.00 per 100; $50.00 per lOOO.

GOMEZ— Crimson; lighter in color than Maceo.
|5.00 per 100; $40.00 per lOOO.

GLACIER— Pure white, medium height, early and
iree. »6 00 per 100; $50.00 per lOOO.

AHERICA — Scarlet, an excellent variety.
$5.00 per 100; $40.00 per lOOO.

GOLD NUGQET— Yellow, best in its das?.
$4,00 per ICO; $30 00 per 1000.

White Daybreak

KLEHM'S NOVELTY TULIPS, $4.00 Per 100.

KENNICOT

WHOLESALE CO

And Dea

Florisi

42 and 44 E. Randolph St.

Address all mall or telegram:

KLEHM'S NOVELTY TULIPS, $4.00 Per 100.

Carnation

floents ior F. D

Large Stock of Stronc

G. H. Crane, Morning Glory, Maceo. Gla

Mary Wood and

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt for Ma

Also Agents for MT. GREENW(

CERISE QUEEN

BEST WHITE CARNATION
ON THE MARKET.

WHY?

BY

P. M. Broadbcck.

Per 100, $6.00
Per JOOO, $50.00

It pays to trade at headquarters and the greatest hou
will advise us as to the quality of goods your tra
demands. Our foreman and help in the cut flower dep
and will gladly use their experience for your benefit,
—REDUCTION IN PRICE— "we're shaping thin;
than elsewhere. Best improved hand-made goods re

u

OLDEST, LARGEST AND HOST RELIAI

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KLEHM'S NOVELTY TULIPS, $4.00 Per 100

5R0S. CO.

SION FLORISTS

inds of

pplies.

CHICAGO, ILL.

firm to insure promptness.

KLEHM'S NOVELTY TULIPS, $4.00 per 100.

ttings.

\ & SONS 60., Latayeue, Ind.

I Cuttings Now Ready.

ez, America, Red Mrs. Bradt (or Chicago),
od standard sorts.

ery— all the early stock sold.

METERY"=W. N. Rudd.

0 per loo; $20.00 per 1000.

PRICE LIST

SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

P. and D. at Cost. Price per Hundred.

Violets and Pansy { .75 to $ 1.25

Valley, our special!} —the biSt 2 50 to 4.00

Smilax 10.00 to 15.00

Harrisii 12 50 to 15.00

Callas 12.50

Romans, Narcissus, Daffodils 2.00 to 4.00

Daisy, Forget-me-not 75 to 1.00

Adiantum 1.00

Asparagus per string, 50c lo 75c

Gala.\ per M, *l 50 .20

Common Ferns oer M, 2 00 .25

Common Ferns and Galyx, 500 sold at 1000 rates.

We are getting a few Brides and Maids tliat are extra
special and are billed accordingly, about $12.50 to $14.00
per hundred.

GENERAL LIST

Per 100 Pit KKX)

Cerise Queen $2.50 $20.00

MARY WOOD— White $3 00 |25 00

Melba— Pink 5 00 40.00

New York— Pink 3.00 25 00

Mrs, James Dean— Pink 3 00 25.00

Mrs. Frances Joost— Pink 3.00 25 00

John Young— White 2 50 20.00

Jubilee— Scarlet 2 00 15 00

Flora Hill— White 2.00 15 00

Mayor Pingree— Yellow 2.50 20.00

Triumph— Pink 2.50 20 00

Daybreak— Pink 200 1500

Evelina— White 2.00 15.00

Wm. Scott— Pink 2.00 15.00

Albertini— Pink 2 50 20 00

Meteor— Crimson 200 15.00

Argyle— Pink 200 15.00

ica. IF YOU BUY IT OF US IT'S ALL RIGHT. If you
, we will endeavor to regulate our shipments to meet its
ve had long experience both in the wholesale and retail trade,
post us as to your requirements. SPECIAL CASH SALE
upendous clearing sale of Wire Work 25 to 50 per cent, less
cost or value. No other store in the world can do it.

White Daybreak

BEST WHITE CARNATION
ON THE MARKET.

P.M.

BY

Broadbeck.

Per too, $6.00
Per JOOO, $50.00

COMMISSION HOUSE IN THE WEST.

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The Nursery TRs^b.

AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN.
W J Peters. Prea. : D. S. Lake, Vlce-Prea.
QEORGE C. Seaqkb. Rochester, N. T., Sec'y.

The P. J. Berckmans Co., now has a
railway station at their nurseries near
Augusta, Ga.

Irving Rouse reports that on his recent
European trip he found a scarcity of pear
seedlings in France.

The newspapers are circulating a
report that San Francisco has voted an
expenditure of $4,500,000 for park pur-
poses.

Several prominent nurserymen agree
that the present tendency toward higher
prices will be manifest through the next
two years.

The nurserymen of New York are
strongly opposed to the proposed state
law making fumigation obligatory. They
claim it is unnecessary.

The W. E. Jones Company, of Lincoln,
111 , will shortly open a branch at
Fayette, la. At first only a warehouse
will be maintained, but next year a
nursery will be planted.

P. S. Peterson & Son, Chicago, report
the past season's business to have estab-
lished a new record for tLem. They
make a specialty of established stock and
are at present executing several orders
for trees of large caliper.

In the suit brought by the Shady Hill
Nursery Co., of Boston, against Helena
B. Wainwright, of Hartford, to recover
$145 for shrubs alleged to have been sold
to Mrs. Wainwright on contract, judg-
ment has been rendered for the defendant.
Mrs. Wainwright claimed that she signed
her name and address to a paper because
the agent represented that he simply
wanted her name and address, and being
unused to business methods was not
aware that she was signing a contract,
and the court sustained her plea.

The Elm Leaf Beetle.

This most destructive pest of our most
ornamental street tree is rapidly extend-
ing the scene of his ravages and each year
sees the extent of the devastated terri-
tory widely increased. Steam-spraying
apparatus and plenty of Paris green
industriously applied seems the only
resort if an elm is to be left. Tree war-
dens and superintendents of public and
private grounds in hitherto immune dis-
tricts are making anxious preparations
for the appearance of the dreaded scourge
and it is the duty of everyone who loves
a tree to assist by every means possible,
not only in its checking, but by giving
timely warning of its approach.

Readers of this paper are requested to
report promptly for publication in these
columns for general information the
appearance of the elm leaf beetle in their
neighborhood in order that the direction
and rate of its progress may be ascer-
tained and repressive measures put in
operation at the time and place most
needed.

Prosperity Among Nurserymen.

Nurserymen in all parts of the country
report a larger business last fall than
for many years, and that the prospects
for spring are exceedingly bright. This
good time has been a long while coming.
For several years past some of the largest
concerns in the country have reported

a trade barely sufficient to keep their
hands together. Many of them reported
good business in the way of sales, but
prices were very much lower, while labor
and other necessary expenses were at the
full price. It is a fact that in more than
one instance hands were kept on at old
rates when lots of help could have been
had for less, solely because the $1.50 per
day was thought by the employers to be
little enough for a man 'o live on. This
is merely mentioned to show that all
employers are not the soulless beings they
are usually deemed.

The increased demand does not seem
confined to any one thing, trees, both
ornamental and fruiting shrubs and
perennials have been much called for.
Small evergreens for florists' use were in
particular demand in the fall. There is
no question that this is a growing trade.
Beds and boxes of summer flowers are
replaced with various evergreens. Among
the retinisporas and thujas are many of
distinct and beautiful foliage, and when
arranged tastefully in a bed, make an
attractive display. Hotels use these
evergreens as well as private houses,
both for the filling of window boxes and
for use in pots for hallways. Such ones
of pyramidal growth as some of the
forms of Chinese arbor-vita;, yews and
junipers, are good for this. Nurserymen

and florists, too, who will be prepared
to meet the demand for such stock are
likely to find it profitable.

These evergreens, when used indoors,
are not so lasting as if under more
natural conditions, and some of our
hotels get boxes refilled about New Year's,
finding the satisfaction of their guests in
viewing the brighter looking boxes to
well repay the small cost of the extra
plants. As to the size used, it runs from
those of one foot to three feet. It takes
three to four years to obtain the lesser
size from seed or cuttings, but after this
the growth is rapid and the greater size
is soon attained.

Nurserymen tell us that though
undoubtedly the agriculturists are buy-
ing more, asevidencedchiefly by increased
calls for fruit trees, it is in the sales of
ornamental trees and shrubs that the
diiJerence is most noticeable. Further
than this, the calls are now far more for
native trees and shrubs than for foreign
sorts. Not only do public parks and
gardens use great quantities, but many
private estates also.

There is no doubt that increased pros-
perity is in part due to the intelligent body
of landscape gardners. Many of these men
combine practical knowledge and scien-
tific attainments in a marked degree.
Joseph Meehan.

10,000

Fin, Scarlet, Red, White, Willow
leaved, English and Turkey, 4 to
10 feet.

rs^i^F^L^E:^

100,000 Norway, Sugar,

Catalot2;ue od applicutiou.

THE WM. H. MOON CO.

Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes.

Send estimate of wants for prices,

, Glenwood Nurseries, MORRISVILLE. PA.

CLEMATIS PANICILATA % AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII

$40 to $70 per 1000. $35 to $50 per looo.

Wi- have the above in large quantities, 3 and 3 years old. fieldgrowu.
Oi?».sses «^t i^S i>^r XOO; Oa.1. I»iri^'-&t;, ^la i^er lOOO*

Stock for transplanting. Shrubs in hirge riiiantities cheap. S'-nd for wholesale list.

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N. J.

IRISH AND
SWCEDISn

Juoiperus

100 1000

Oto 9inohes, Ininsplanted $5.00 $40.00

l)t()12 '• ■' fi.OO .'iO.OO

iaic>15 '■ •• 7.00 60.00

15 to 18 " " 8.00 75.00

18 to 24 ■• " 10.00

24(o30 ■' " 13.00

30 to 3(1 •■ •■ 15.00

15 to 18 Savin .Tunipers 6.00

Rooted Cuttint^s ready May 20.
Roses, clean, tifaltliy plaiits from 2-ijicli pots.
Prices and samples to buyers on application.
Am. Beauty, Golden Gat-^, Niphetos, I'erle, Sun-
set, Bridesmaid, [.a France, .VIbany, Wootton and
Testout. (^ne \ ear old dormant pot grown Woot-
ton, $5.00 per 100. Ismen Calathinuin wliite summer
b!o9niinK .\niar\llis, strong bulbs, lirst size, $12.50
per 100; second Mze, .filO.OO per 100.

JOSEPH HEINL. Jacksonville. III.

AMERICAN ELMS.

8 to 10 feet, 1 to 1^ inch caliper.
25 Elms, 6 to 9 inch caliper, fine specimens, with
well developed heads.

Send for Price list.

SAMUELC. MOON, """"K'co.PA.

I'liu w »!'!)t it'Ji I hi- A lilt} I run Florist 7i/ir'n ^cf i(i>tg

ROSES, field-grown, 2 years old.
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, 2 years, strong.
CLEMATIS JACKMANNI, 2years, XXX.
FLOWERING SHRUBS.

Send fi 'V our
!iiid other li.'ii'fl \

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., N^E

St i^ivint* rates ui)on ttiese
ental nursery stock.

EWARK.
EW YORK.

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FRUIT and
ORNAMENTAL

SHRUBS

TREES

VINES

AND

ROSES

Write for price list or send your lists of
w:nits lor special prices.

GEITEVA,
— Y

W. & T.SMITH CO., °^/^

FIELD-GROWN

OWN ROOT

Rose Bushes.

'render and Hardy sorts.

JAPANESE IRIS. I>est named sorts.

Uiiy quirkly :ind make sure of lliem.

The tlowland Nursery Co., Los Angeles, Cal.

THE ROLETA NURSERY CO.,

ROLETA. TENN.

We liave on hand llie best lot of TREE AND SHRUB
SEtDLINGS Ibat can be eolln'l.d.

300.000 SUGAR MAPLES, 2 to 3 ft, at $3.00 per 1000.
IM'-iM- give ns a list of your wants and write
Un- |irit.-c list.

HORACE PERRY. Prop.

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The Ideal Pink Carnation

— G[N[VI[V[—
LORD

Fills the bill. The ladirs declare it is just right
in color. We claim it has the best stem of any
Carnation. That it will rank very near the top
in size. That its odor is very sweet. That it is
the most profitable Carnation we ever grew. That
it has an individuality all its own. Customers
recognize it at a glance. There is not a great deal
left that is wanting in this variety. If you want
to make money, plant it! But don't delay, for
stock for delivery prior to March 20 is all sold.
It is an easy, rapid grower, however, and the
April and May deliveries will make large, fme
plants. Some of the finest plants we have are
from cuttings from sand planted in the field June
1st. Remember all sold until March 20th. If
you wait too long the chances are that we will be
sold out of stock. Make yourself safe by order-
ing at once.

PRICE

$2.00

per
Dozen,
$10.00

per

100,
$75.00

per

looa

WAsniNGTfJN, D. C, .Taiuiary 13, 1900.
MES8R8. H. Weber *fe Sons, Oakland. Md. :

Detir Sirs— We have handled your new Carnation, G<'n-
ovieve Lord, for the past year, and beg to slate that it is
one of the Unest Carnations we have ever handled. It

HAS BECOME VEUY POPULAR BERE IN WASHINGTON, itS

beautiful L'olor making it a ready seller. Together with
color, its most distinc-t points are its extra long steins and
perfect, erect habit. It has a marked individuality,
enabling; customers to recoj:rni7.e it at a glance. It is one
of the few new Carnations that have so many good points,
and we foci satisfied that it has a great future before it.
It is Some little trouble to educate the people up to paying
$3 and f4 p'-r dozen for Carnations, but if any Carnation
WILL bring THE PRICE, it is CiciiGvieve Lord.
Yours truly.

(Signed) J. H. Small vfe Sons.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Janu.iry 16, 1900.
Messrs. H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md. :

Gentlemen— I want to congratulate you on being the
introducer of Genevieve Lord, your new pink Carnatinn.
Although I have not seen it growing, I have seen it exhib-
ited at nearly all seasons of" the year, and taking all its
good qualities into consideration. I believe it to be the

BEST PINK OF ITS CLASS IN THE MARKET TODAY. It iS

strictly a commercial flower, and will produce the dol-
lars AND CENTS. I predict for you a phenomenal sale of
this carnation. Yours very" truly,

" (Signed) E. G. Gillett.

St. Louis, Mo., January 24, 19()0.
H. Weber A: Sons. Oakland, Md.:

Dear Sirs — In regard to what I think of Genevieve
Lord, and what I heard spoken about it at the meeting is
this: Color just right and what is wanted, and will sell.
Shape and size as good if not better than any Carnation
ever sent out, very sweet: stems the best ever seen on any
Carnation sent out. In keeping and shipping qualities it
beats any Carnation that I have ever seen; as I mentioned
last time in my letter to you they looked as fresh as

they had just been cut.

Yours very truly,

(Signed) E. Sobray.
Secy. St. Louis Florists' Club.

Our catalogue is now ready; in it are
listed the above as well as all the new "big
ones" at introducers' prices, all the best

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BA55ETT & WASHBURN

76 AND 78 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL.

Rooied Rose Guuinas

Get new blood in your Roses and secure what you want from
grafted stock. Our Cuttings this year are made from grafted plants,
and none but the best wood will be used. Our prices the same as others. BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS, $1.50 per 100.

ieooTE;r>

Carnations,

WHITE.

Per 100.

Flor.i Hill $1.50

Mary Wood 2.50

White Cloud 2.50

PINK.

Frances Joost 2.n0

Wm. Scott 1.50

Daybreak- 1.50

DEEP PINK.

Leslie Paul 5.00

Cerise Queen 2.50

Painted Lady 1.50

Mrs. Bradt.

Psyche

Armazindy.

STRIPED WHITE WITH RED,

i.OO
1.50
1.50

I'er 1.000.
$10.00
20.00
20.00

20.00
20.00
10.00

45.00

Gold Xujiget. . . -
Red Mrs. Bradt.

YELLOW.
RED.

Per 100.

..$ 2.50

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. . 2.00

5 00

Per 1.000.
$20.00

75.00
15.00

45 00

G. H.Crane

Empress

MAROON.

.. 5.00

. 2.50

Per 100.
... $12.00
. . 10.00
... I4.no

45.00
20.00

20.00
12. .50

40 00

Olympia

NEW VARIETIES

Per Doz.

$2.00

2.00

10 00

3.00

lO.tO

Etbel Crocker . .

... 10.00

2.00

The Grand New Rose ''Liberty.*'

We are the Western agents for Robert Scott & Son, part owners of this elegant Red Rose.

OWN ROOTED STOCK IN 2V4 IN. POTS.

12 plants 60cts. each.

25 plants 50 "

50 plants 30 "

Iciij plants 25 " "

1,000 plants 20 "

GRAFTED PLANTS IN 2H IN. POTS.

12 plants 75 ets. ea<;b.

25 plants 60 •'

50 plants 50 "

100 plants i» "

1,000 plants 35 "

BASSETT &. WASHBURN,

GREENHOUSES, HINSDALE, ILL.

76 and 78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111.

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Our PasTiMES

Announcements of coming contests or other
dvents of interest to our bowline, shooting and
cycling readers are solicited and will be given
tflace in this column.

Address all corresponaence for this department
to Wm. 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.

Convention Preliminaries.

The committee which the New York
Florists' Club has placed in charge ot
the sports of the convention, wishes to
hear, before March l.from the captain ol
each team which intends to compete in
the convention tournament. The pur-
pose is to arrange the preliminaries.
Captains should address Chas. Schenck,
38 West Twenty-eighth street. New York,
N. Y.

At St. Louis.

The bowling club rolled five games on
Monday, Feb. 5. The following is the
score:

Player 1st 2(1 ;)d 4lli 5th av

C. A. Kuehn 154 14H 155 125 184 153

C. C. Sanders 146 170 137 134 176 153

E. Schrav 127 166 147 138 145

John W.'Kuilz 153 135 115 148 162 143

J. .1. Ueni'kH 166 146 118 110 151 138

F. C. Web.M- 127 13.-> 115 112 122

Following are the scores made Feb-
ruary 12:

Player 1st 2d 3d 4tli 5ll] 6tb Av

F. 0. Weber 118 133 155 211 164 154

C. A. Kuehn 146 133 154 136 179 133 147

.T: J. Beneke 185 116 143 PS 171 139 144

John Kunz 153 185 135 98 135 141

O. C. Sanders ....112 182 122 132 130 137 136

J. M. H.

At New York.

A big crowd of bowlers and rooters
congregated at the Fifty-seventh street
alleys on Monday afternoon, February
13, to participate in the second game in
the series between New York, Flatbush
and Hudson county. At the game in
Hoboken last week the Flatbush team
had won out but on this occasion New
York showed she was strongest on her
own alleys and now has a good margin
to her credit in the total of pins, this
being the test in this tournament and
not the number of games won. As the
lists appended show, a few changes were
made in the teams, from last week's
make up. The next and final games will
be rolled at Flatbush:

NEW YORK.

At ll.ibokcii. At Ni'W York.

Traendlv 122 137 Trai'ndly 185 129

Scli-'Jick 135 119 OWIara 143 177

Buiryard i 79 MaTida 129 103

Manda f 146

Hainer 12i 160 llafiLT HE 114

Burns 128 I8.i Burns l.=>8 153

Lang 168 102 Lana 130 144

757 849 860 820

FLATBL'Ml.

At Holiokf'ii. Ai Ni-w York.

Kiley Ij8 l.'il Rilev 128 138

Zeller 105 161 /..■ll.'.r 172 170

Raynor 131 133 Raynor 91 12i)

Prosser 119 1.37 Pro^ser 119 124

Mellis 141 116 Mi-llis 132 121

Dailk-douzc ....126 171 Schmutz 107 1,")2

770 869 749 825

UrilSIlN torNTY.

At Hoboken. .it New York.

Brown 125 165 Brown 138 103

Deitz 129 113 IlillebrcchI 1U2 101

L. Hansen KiO 142 L. Halisi'U 115 129

Wachke lul 119 KischiT 148 146

Kogge 122 159 Kogg.-.. 126 129

M. Hansen 127 131 M. Hansen 100 132

734 829 729 740

Total for Nc-w York 3286

Total for Flatbusli 3213

Total for Hudson county 3032

At Chicago.

There has been little bowling in
Chicago since the holidays but on Mon-
day evening several guests, en route to
Buffalo, were given exercise on the alleys.
It was the first time Wm. Clark, of Col-
orado Springs, had tried his hand at the
game and his score, under such circum-
stances is very good.

plavT 1st 2d 3d 4tli 5th

Wra. Clark Ill 164 110 117 95

.1. F. Wilcox 191 174 161 140 124

T. C. Jov 88 69 88 82 111

Alrx llciidersou 132 126 166 89 110

John n.-guan 128 174 152 156 143

i:. K. Winterson 138 180

.lohii SI,.Tr.-t i:« 108

Phil llan.Mvirth 105

W. Krietling Ill

At Flatbush.

Thursday evening, February S, wit
nessed a sort of jollification on the bowl-
ing alleys over the success of the team at
Hoboken, and much hilarity prevailed.
Fred Donoghue, of Babylon, was a
welcome visitor. The scores were:

pi.iYER. 1st 2d 3d

A. Zeller 134 112 125

Papa Zeller 88 86 89

n. Dailledouze 164 191

Woerner 78 105 96

E. Dailledouze 141 157

Wock.-r 10(i 101 127

P. UailN-douze 133 141

Kil.-y 114 137 P24

Mellis 112

Shaw 100 109 99

Donlan 167 1:» 131

Stewart 108 108

Donoghue 152 84

Convention Preparations.

At Philadelphia they are already plan-
ning to sweep the decks at New Y'ork in
August and a committee has prepared
the following rules to govern the bowl-
ing for places on the convention team:

1. The twelve men making the highest
average in 100 games shall roll twelve
games on outside alleys during July, the
eight highest to be the team.

2. Play to commence February 1 and
end June 30. No entries received later
than April 1.

3. Candidate must declare his inten-
tion of competing for this place before
commencing each game and there must
be three others bowling at same time.

4. No more than four games to be
rolled for this contest in any one day.

5. Some of our best bowlers being apt
to cross the foul line, and this being a
serious defect when the great day comes,
the committee recommends a strict
enforcement of the foul line rule both on
the home and outside alleys during this
contest. Each must watch the other
closely to enforce this rule.

6. Candidates who are not members
of the S. A. F. must become so to qualify,
and in the event of refusal the next high-
est shall take his place.

1. In the outside series, games shall
count, each series of three won to count
one point; but a record of total pins shall
be kept, the highest to count in case of
ties.

8. Entries to be made with the chair-
man of the committee, Robert Kift.

Geo. Anderson.

Geo. C. Watson.

Robert Kift.

With Quaker City Gunners.

The first shoot of the series between
the Frankford and the Florists' Gun
Clubs was held at Wissanoming February
10, and was followed by several sweep-
stake events. The conditions for the

match were: Nine men on a side, 25 tar-
gets per man, unknown angles, three
men from each team making a squad,
rapid-fire system. The contest was an
interesting one, and though the florists
finally won by the narrow margin of
seven targets; the results were in doubt
until the last few shots were fired. The
shooting was in two rounds, the first
being at ten targets and the last at fif-
teen targets. At the end of the first
round the Frankford team was three
targets ahead, when the first squad
finished their second round it was found
that Frankford had gained one more
target. The florists did not lose their
nerve because of this lead, and when the
second squad finished they were in the
lead by three targets, the last squad
adding four more to their credit. For
the florists' team Parsons and Cartledge
made the high scores, each breaking 23.
The summary follows:

FLOUI9TP. BROKE. FRANKFORD. ItROKE.

Barrett 15 Redifer 22'

McKaraher 21 Ridge 22:

Park 17 Betson 21

Hell 21 Bourne 15

Ball 18 Butts 14

Westcott 18 Johnson 18-

P.irsiins 23 M^l•rJ 19

Burl..n 20 PjIT Vt

C.irlledge 23 Smilii 21

T"lal.

176

Total 169-

At Denver.

The following big scores were made on
the alleys January 23:

Plaver 1st 2d 3d Av

John Berry 171 244 224 213

AI. MaufF 168 224 244 ,212

Rob't Kurth 205 143 227 192

Chas. Mautt 204 175 165 181

Ed. Emerich 197 159 166 174

Geo. Zimmer 134 149 229 171

Chas. Franz 201 124 187 171

P. C. Gallup 136 174 191 167

John Ferris 160 114 184 153

A.A.Benson 120 115 174 l:^3

Waterburv 121 126 137 128

A.M.Lewis 144 101 136 127

Geo. Brenkert 129 122 125 125

Following are the scores made by the
Denver Florists' Bowling Club on lanuarv
30:

Player 1st 2d 3d A\

Robt. Kurth 198 193 140 177

.\. E. Mautr 138 187 201 175

John Berry 154 194 176 175-

Chas. Mau'lT 194 131 199 175

Geo. Br.Mikert 1^5 157 198 170

A .M Lewis 193 lii3 131 l.W

Cbas.Theiss 1.56 151 114 150'

Ohas. Franz 137 133 165 142

Geo. Zimmer 176 123 124 141

Ed. Emi-rii-h 144 114 156 138

John Ferris 121 i;i8 l.vj i;iB

Following i.s the score made February 6:

Plavir 1st 2d 3d Av

A. E. Slauir 212 207 177 199

John Berrv I.=i6 211 l.W 173

A.M.Lewis 172 i;« 199 169

Ed. Emerich 175 181 148 168

Chas.Tbiess .117 110 r.'30 152

Cbas. Franz 161 178 114 151

Geo. Zimmer 122 169 1.S3 148

Chas. MaulT 174 144 114 144

A. A. Benson 112 150 107 123

Geo. Brenkert 125 114 128 122

John Ferris 99 170 93 121

Sam Lundey 124 130 102 119'

Schultz 78 109 132 106

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Oakdale, N. Y. — Seymour Burr lost
$700, no insurance, by the burning of
his greenhouse.

Paris, Tex.— Mrs H. C. Towley's
greenhouse caught fire from a defective
flue and the roof was destroyed before
the flames were extinguished.

BoFFALO, N. Y. — John Pickelman, who
for five years has been in business at 138
French street, has filed a petition in vol-
untary bankruptcv, scheduling liabilities
of ,$5,09('..35 and assets of $S65, part of
which is exempt.

igoG

'1 HE American Florist.

»5'J

PERU

A New
Pure Glistening; White

CARNATION

Well Tested, Has Proved a Great Success
Wherever Grown.

It is a strong grower, with long, stiff stems, large size, fine form and substance;
fragrant, perfect calyx; never bursts, long keeper, blooms very freely and without
cropping from October on.

♦♦♦♦

La Fayette, Ind., February 9, I'.lOO.

F. B. TINKER, Peru, Ind :

Dear Sir — Have now seen your white Carnation
Peru growing at three different places, and from
appearances it seems to be a good white for commer-
cial purposes.

Yours truly,

F. E. DORNER, JR.

Richmond, Ind., February 10, 1900.

MR. TINKER, Peru, Ind.:

I like the appearance ot your new white Carnation
Peru as seen growing on the benches. It gives prom-
ise of being a useful commercial white variety.

I shall plant a thousand of it for our own use for
flowers the coming season.
Wishing you every success, I am

Yours,

E. G. HILL.
♦♦♦♦

ROOTED
CUTTINGS
NOW
READY.

$1.50 per Doz., $10 per 100, $75 per 1000.
GASH WITH ORDER.

♦♦♦♦

r. 6. TINKER,

^ Peru, Indiana.

860

The American Florist.

Feb. 77,

Indianapolis Visits Richmond.

The paity of Indianapolis florists visit-
ing Richmond on February 10 numbered
thirteen, but as evil spirits have no
power over the innocent and good, the
trip took its course vyithout the slightest
accident and, in fact, was one of the
most enjoyable excursions we have had
for a long time.

On arrival at Richmond we were
greeted by J. A. Evans and escorted to
the establishment of E. G. Hill & Co.,
where we found W. W. Coles, of Kokomo,
J. A. Newby, of Logansport, F. B.
Tinker, of Peru, and J. A. Haugh, of
Anderson.

Those who had not visited Mr. Hill's
place for some time found the forenoon
rather short to inspect the great variety
of stock that is handled there. As roses
and carnations are at their best just
now, they attracted the most attention.
The most prominent among carnations
are Olympia, Ethel Crocker and Califor-
nia Gold, which Mr. Hill says is about
the only yellow carnation which blooms
profusely enough to pay. But above all
these towers Mary Hill, a pink which is
expected to excell even Mrs. Lawson.

In Mr. Hill's rose houses the impression
is forced upon the visitor that we are at
the beginning of a new era in rose culture
and that the much deplored monotony
in forcing roses will soon be broken. Mr.
Hill has on trial, not only the latest and
most promising European novelties, but
he also shows some very promising seed-
lings of his own raising. Grafted roses
seem to be growing more in f^vor and
we were interested with the speed of a
young man who was doing this work.
When it was said that he is the son of
John N. May, our interest was redoubled.

In the afternoon the party went to the
place of Mrs. E. T. Grave, to inspect her
carnation houses. Mr. Hill told us that
several eastern carnation experts declared
Mrs. Grave's carnations the finest in the
country, an opinion that was most
heartily endorsed by our party. The
varieties most largely grown are Flora
Hill, White Cloud, Daybreak, Ethel
Crocker, America and a splendid seedling
named Dorothy, which is probably best
described as Scott brought up to date.
Chas. Knopf, who is in charge of the
Grave place, certainly deserves great
praise for his accomplishments. Encour-
aged by her success Mrs. Grave intends
erecting three more carnation houses
20x200.

The evening was spent at the bowling
alleys, the best scores being made by E.
G. Hill, W. W. Coles and R. McKeand in
the order named.

Our party consisted of W. H. Berter-
mann, John Grande, John Hartje, John
Heidenreich, H. Junge, W. LangstatT, R.
McKeand, John Nay, A. E. Nelson, A.
Pahud, H. W. Rieman, A. Schreiber and
A. Wiegand. H. J.

Naugatuck, Conn.— Dalton & Cos-
tello have opened a flower store on Church
street.

Schenectady, N. Y.— Grey's branch
store in this city has been discontinued
and stock has been purchased byj. H.
Grupe.

Carnation Cuttings.

IN GOOD CONDITION FROM
GOOD STOCK.

Write for price's.

Huntsman & Company

CINCINNATI.

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MflGK RICHMOND"

The Red Carnation. A Sport from Tidal Wave.

We know there have been many red sports from Tidal Wave, but
we claim that this one is the peer of its class.

We have grown it for three years, and under the careful selection
of our foreman, Mr. Mack Richmond, it has improved each year.

It is not the only red, nor is it the largest, but it will outbloom
any carnation ever grown by us, and we have grown a few.

The flowers are borne upon strong, stiff stems, never bursting,
entirely free from rust and a splendid grower. Come and see it
growing— it may astonish you.

NOW READY; $6 per 100, $50 per 1000.
HALLIDAY BROS.,

11 East Baltimore Street,

BALTIMORE, MD.

ii/»im

AUCTION

RECEIVED on CONSIGNMENT

50 CASES IMMORTELLES,

ALL COLORS.

ill Be Sold Positively.

One or More Cases Sold.

CASH ONLY.

P. T. Jobbers, Cemetery riorists,

Retail Store-Keepers, Your

Opportunity.

Send in your offer, stating
quantity and color desired. Wire

SI6MUND GELLER,"n"w vork"
CRIMSON RAMBLER,

strong plants, 3 to 4 ft $15.C0 per 100

Extra strong plants, 4 to 5 ft 18.00

AcalyphaSanderi, IsVperioo

THE CONARD & JONES CO.

WEST GROVE. PA.

Please meyi/ion the A met ica>i Flon'si ivhen wt ilifig.

New Yellow Chrysanthemum

WALTER MOLATSCH

Ready March Ist, 1900.

Price 50c each. 84.00 per doz., $25.00 per hundred.

Three certificates by ('. .S. A. For sale by
DAILLEDOUZE BROS.. Flatbush, BrookDn. N. Y.. and
H. A. MOLATSCH. 6Bth St., bet. 8th & 9th Avenues,

Brooklyn. N. Y

SHIPPING LIBELS '^

"Cut Flowers

Printed in two colors on gumraed
paper; your card, etc., in blacl< and
leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red.
Verv attractive. Price per 600. $2.85;
per 1000, $4.50. Send for samples

ELECTRO OF THIS LEAF, POSTPAID. SI.29.

American Florist Co.,

CHICAaO.

Cl[ARY i CO.

Horticultural
Auctioneers

60 Vesey St. NEW YORK.

Now on Exhibition,

A Grand Collection of Marvellous

Jepanese Horticultural Curios

Direct From Japan.

FOR SALE BY AUCTION

Monday and Tuesday, Febru-
ary 19 and 20 at 2 p.
m. each day.

An exceptionally fine assortment
including 200 dwarf flowering
cherries and plums for Easter
forcing. The trade especially-
invited.

CARNATIONS, """^^".^.V.VilSSPsoiL.

Mc i' wan, extra. 75c per 103: fiiOU per lUCO; express
prepaid on 10(10 lots Alsn gcott. Portia. Kose
Queen, 750 per 100; Jubilee. Meteor, Flora mil, $1 25
per 100

ACEBATUM. Princess Pauline, tree by mall, 5Co
per 100 CANNAS. beat varieties, my selection,
f 1,50 per lUOur.tlO OOperlOOU PRIMULA OBCON-
I A. In bloom. $2.50 per lOJ ALTERNAN-
THERA. red. 60c per 100 FARQUHAR VIO-
LETS, IsrKC double, f 1 00 per lOU.

RICHARD IIMSALL,

Locit Box 5 14 wei-t >iu ■restown N. ,1.

CAVTCD CDDIMR Catting-s and Plants.
LAolLn-OrnlllU cinerarias Beady

For 4-ln.. 82 00 per 100 Moonvlnes, Verbenas, Gera-
niums, etc Send list of wants.

M. A. WHITTY. P 0. Box 137. Bichmond Va.

Do not hide your light under a bushel.
Tell the people what you have for sale.

I goo

The American Florist.

861

Chicago Carnation Co.

THE GREAT AND ONLY...

EXCLUSIVE GflRNflTlON SPECIALISTS

w

some

''E have shipped out this Spring

have not received a single complaint,
plimentary letters as to the superior siock t;

seventy-five thousand rooted cuttings,
but on the contrary, have received
'e are sending out, which goes to show

and as yet I
I

numerous com-

OUR CUTTINGS ARE UNEQUALLED

GENEVIEVE LORD

won highest honors wherever exhibited. In a
There will be no attempt to over-propagate it.
$10 per 100. $2 per dox.

Peerless in its class. The coming light pink.
As a commercial variety it will score its
greatest triumph. As an exhibition variety
it will take care o( itself. Its reputation is
already made. We recommend it to you
as being first-class in every way. It has
word it is the light pink par excellence. Better than Scott in its palmiest days.
First come, first served. Send for complete description. $75 iter tOOO.

Mrs. THOS. W. LAWSON

OLYMPIA, VaHegated, from soil,
CHICAGO, or Scarlet Bradt, $U50 Per Doz,;
ETHEL CROCKER, Pink, - 1.50 **

Hloonis

Per loo Ptr looo Per loo

FRANCES JOOST, pink _..$2.50 $20.00 $4.00

MRS. JAS. DEAN, pink 2.50 20.00 4.00

JOHN YOUNG, white 2.50 20.00 5.00

WHITE CLOUD, wljite.. 4.00 30.00 5.00

MRS. BRADF, variegated 5.00 40.00 $4 to 5.00

GEN. MACEO, crimson 6.00 50.00 4.00

GEN. GOMEZ, crimson .... .... 6.00 50.00 4.00

G. H. CRANE, scarlet... 6.00 50.00 5.00

GOLD NUGGET, yellow ...2.50 20.00 .4.00

WRITE FOR DISCOUNTS AMD DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE.

CHICAGO CARNATION CO.,

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$12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 i

CARNATION,

good strong cuttings
From Soil.

7.50
10.00

60.00
75.00

Blooms

Per loo Per looo Per loo

ARGYLL, carmine S2.50 $20.00 $4.00

JUBILEE, scarlet 2.00 15.00 4.00

ARMAZINDY, variegated _,. 2.00 15.00 2.00

EVELINA, white _ 2.00 15.00 2.00

WM. SCOTT, pink 2.00 15.00 2.00

VICTOR, pink 2.00 15.00

DAYBREAK, light pink 2.00 15.00

FLORA MILL, white 2.00 15.00 4.00

AND ALL OTHER VARIETIES IN COMMERCE.

Also for PRICE LIST of HIGH-GRADE BLOOMS.

Greenhouses

and Address,

JOLIET, ILL.

862

The A MERiCAN Florist.

Feb

'7

Montdair, N. J.

A. D. Rose has now been a year at his
new stand and has built up a nice trade.
He has made quite a hit on potted rayo-
sotis, has shown the people what ericas
are when properly grown and points
with pride to his bench of fine Mme.
Jaulin geranium, which he thinks grows
better benched than it does in the open,
though the claim is otherwise. Hisgenis-
tas, which have been grown with the
ericas, are in fine, compact form for bloom-
ing and an entire house is devoted to
hydrangeas tor Easter.

J. C. Williams, who is about the only
successful grower of the violet this sea-
son in this vicinity, is also doing well
with his carnations. J. B. D.

Pasadena, Cal. — The Park Nursery
Company has been making a display of
palms and ferns which is the equal of
anything ever seen in the state. They
find a good sale for Pteris tremula,
Asparagus Sprengerii and Boston fern.

Orange, N. J.— At the last meeting of
the New Jersey Floricultural Society it
was voted that the society provide a
suitable special prize to be awarded at
the exhibition of the American Rose Soci-
ety in New York in March.

Manchester. Mass. — The North Shore
Horticultural Society will hold three
exhibitions in the town hall the coming
season, including a rose and strawberry
show, June 25, general flower show in
August and a chrysanthemum show in
November. The officers of the society are
M. J. Clark, president; W. McGregor,
treasurer; J. K Tappan. secretary, and
an executive committee of five.

CARNATIONS.

(^ ^m (^ t^ ^

G. H. Crane, Morning

LARGE

STOCK OF

STRONG

Glory, Maceo, Glacier,
Gomez, America, Red Mrs.
Bradt (or Chicago), Mary

ROOTED

CUTTINGS

NOW

Wood and other good stand-
ard sorts.

READY.

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt for

^^^^ ^

March Delivery — all the
early stock sold.

fIVE 1900 NOVELTIES.

Mrs. Thos. Lawrson, Ethel Crocker, The
Marquis, Olympia and Genevieve Lord. At
inlroouctory prices. ,^ ^ vS* J* i^

We make a specialty of rooted cuttings,
and have three houfes of stock growing tor
that purpose only, jt ,^ ^ Jt jt

Send for
Descriptive Price List.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.,

LAFAYETTE. IND.

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

White Cloud, Friiiiccs.)oost.,$r.'.OI) prr 100.

Mac<'0, Crdne, America -S.OO per I'lO.

Bradt :i.50 per 100.

\nt rooted, selected enrcfuUy riicked cuttings
i>r !';velina. Victor, 'rriumpli." Flora Ilill, Day-
break and I'ingree at SOo. per 100.

HENRY EICHHOLZ,

CASH PLEASE.

... Waynesboro. Pcnn.

"A WORD ;: WISE IS SUFFICIENT"

Buying Cut Flowers is strictly a business proposition.

If in any other line you hold honesty, truth, candor, punctuality, intelligent appre-
ciation of your needs and quick, exact execution of your orders to be essential requi-
sites of the person or firm to whom you intrust your business; you should in th's.

The rank we have attained among the WHOLESALE DEALERS IN CUT
FLOWERS IN CHICAGO leads us to believe that we must meet at least a patt of
these requirements

In Cut Flowers v/e offer at all times as full an assortment of as choice quality as
can bi obtained from any one.

We invite you to test our business methods.

E- C. AIVILING,

32-34-36 Randolph St.,

WALTER S. HEFFRON, Mgr. ...CHIOAGOj ILL.

WIETOR BROS.

5 1 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO,

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF GUT FLOWERS.

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES..

AMERICAN BEAUTY

30-36 in. slern per do/,., $7.00

24
20

15
12

.5.00
3.50
2.50
1,50
1.00

METEOR
BRIDESMAID.

BRIDE

FERI.E

CARKATIODTS.

per 100 $5.00 to 10.00
6.00 to 8.00
6 00 to 8.00
4.00 to 6.00
2.00 to 3.00
4.00

Quotations subject to change without notice.

Fancy..
All other stock at lowest market prices.

S»Sgggii'

DILLON'S WHOLESALE PRICE LIST I

Verbenas, Carnations, Grafted Roses

i ROSES ON THEIR OWN ROOTS

I NOW READY. SEND FOR IT.

I J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg:, Pa. i

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS now rondy nf White
('IoikJ. Juhilcp, Gold Nuf;;;ot, I*in<:rpo.
Flora Hill. Evelina and o'her standard
sorts. Fice stock. Wrilo for pricos.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, ^ich.

ROOTED CUTTINGS OF NEW AND
STANDARD

CARNATIONS

SKN'D FmR PRIfE T.IST.

WM. SWAYNE, Kcnnett Square, Pa.

^Ei'GflTBIRD"

Was thf f'\i-I:imMtion or oiip of tho Ix-st ;:row*'rs
ill the west \\\\'-n tiR di-icovprt'd tliis sport, four
ynars ui^o. !iy care iilly handlins ii. and not
over-propjit;iitiii<r it. wf utm now wbln to offer to
the iTJuh' !i «•!(':. n. lion It hy -;inck o| the hcst

Red Carnation

On the market, for botli groivcrand retailer. Not
qirte as lart^e ji,^ Crane or .hihilee. but an inti-nse
red, on Ion;;, stiir siems. avprHL-iiis Sixty-five
Blooms t'l (he I'lHut. Received honorable men-
tion Htthe rarniitiou stiow in ChiiH<:o .Tanuarv
19. Rooted I, iitlii,i.'s. %-iM) per lOU; 2-in. pols
,l;3..50 per lUU.

LAKE GENEVA FLORAL CO.,

I.AKE: GENEVA, WIS.

P/easc mrntion thr Amd^rtcati Flort:>t when '.unttng.

igoo.

The American Florist.

863

|MiL?isi|) f^noia

f£«'^>^. -'Zr^^ ..

'0§^^imi

VfflOfei^®^^ En'E.PA.

?«Ss .■«-^»-

^^¥.-^1''^

We are in position to supply all the leading varieties of CARNATIONS tliat were exhibited at BufTalo.

OUR STOCK IS IN FINE CONDITION.' We have nearly all varieties transplanted in soil, ready for shipment now.

Per 100 l>er lOUO

The Marciirs $10.00 * 75.00

Mrs. Thos. Lawson 14.00 130.00

Or. H. CRANE, the most proH table scarlet
Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt, " " striped

While Cloud,
Gold Nugget.

HERE ARE SOME OF THE LEADERS:

Per 100 Per 1000

Etliel Crocker if 10 00 * 75.00

Genevieve Lord lO.UO 75.00

Per 100
« S.OO

5.0O

while 4.00

yellow 4.00

Per KWO

»,i0.00

40.00

30.00

30 00

Frances Joost,
Gen. Gomez,
Gen. Maceo,

the

Per 100 Per 1000

Olympia * 12.00 ?loo,oo

Chicago or Red Bradt 7.50 60.00

Per 100 Per lOoo

most protit,ible standard pink %X\f\ ^35.00

crimson 5.00 4000

crimson maroon. . fi.Od 50 00

We also have the following standard varieties in strong, well-rooted stock from sand and soil;

Per 100 Per lOfiO

America — tine scarlet 15.00

Argyie— dark pink.
Albertini— sweet scented pink

Cerise Queen— cerise pink

Daybreak— leading light pink. .
Evelina— free blooming white. .
Flora Hill -the leading white. . .
Glacier-dwarf white

i.OO
2.00
2..50
2.00
2.00
2.00
(i.llO

»40 00
15.00
15.00
20.00
1.5.00
1.5.00
15.00
.50,00

Per 100 Per 1000

.Tubilee— best midwinter scarlet. - .*2.O0 *15.00

Melba— ane pink 5.00 40.00

Mrs. .las. Dean— long stem pink X.OO 2.5.00

Mrs. McBurney— daybreak color. . . 2.50 20.00

Mayor Pingree— tine yellow 2 .50 20.00

Meteor— crimson 2.00 15.00

New York— verv free dark pinl; :i.00 25.00

Marv Wood— tine white TOO 25.00

Triumph- grand pink

Wm. .Scott— slanda' d pink.

Tidal Wave— dark pink

Snow Queen— a tine while..

Armazindy— rtne sti iped

Alaska- good white

\'ict<ir— bright pink

Per

100 Per 1000
50 *1.5.00

2.00
2.00
3 00
2.00
2.00
2.00

15.00
15.00
25.00
15.00
1.5.00
15.0U

Our aim is to supply a superior quality of plants only. We are prepared to give your order personal attention.

Terms Cash with Order.

Address

S. ALFRED BAUR, Erio, Pa.

r»ljnil«;. 100 1000

Mrs. Frances .loost $2.50 $20.00

Mrs. .James Dean 2..50 20.00

Cerise Qupen 2.00 15.00

Mrs. McBurney 1.50 12.00

Gov. Griggs 2.00 15.00

Hector 3.00 25.00

Wm. Scott 1.00 7.50

Dorothy Sweet 3.00 2.5.00

Victor 2.00 15.00

New York 2.00 15 00

Painted Ladv. cerise. .. 1.50 r.'.00

l-l

Daybreak, It. pink.

100 1000
.11.25 JIO.OO

John Young $3.00

White Cloud 3.50

Alaska 1..50

Genesee 2.00

Mary Wood 3.00

Evelina l.;S

Flora Hill 1.50

McGdwan I.OO

$25.00
25.00
12.00
1.5.00
25.00
10.00
12.00
7.50

American Beauties.

Brides

Maids

Meteors

leosBS.

100

1000

.$3.00 $2.5.00

. 1..50 12. .50

. 1..50 12,50

. 1.50 12..50

Do/. 100 1000

Mrs. Lawson $3.00 $14.00 $120.00

Olympia 2.00 12.00 lOO.OO

Ethel Crocker 1.50 10.00 75.00

Genevieve Lord 2.00 10.00 75.00

Chicago 1.50 7.50 60.00

Marquis 1..50 10.00 75 00

G

Soanel;. 100 1000
II. Crane $6.00 $.50.00

Portia 1.50 12.00

America 4.00 35.00

.Jubilee 2.00 15.00

Bon Ton 2.00 15.00

Gen. JIaceo $6.00 150.00

Gen. Gomez 6.00 50.00

Evanston 2.00 15.00

"V^rleg^ted.lOO lOOO

Mrs. Bradt $4.00 $.3.5.00

Psyche 1..50 12.00

Armazindy 1.50 1000

Eldorado 2.00 15.00

.Sandusky 3,00 2.5.00

Gold Nugget $2..50 $20.00

Gov. Pingree l.,50 12.00

Argyie $1.60 $12.00

LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS,

JAMESTOWN,
N. Y.

FINE
■ STOCK.

PANSIES.

AT LOW
PRICES.

THE JENNINGS STRAIN....

Onn nnn fine, stocky plants in cokl frames.
^UUtUUU Lart^e-llowtrintr: superb colors: many
are curled and fringed. 100 plants by mail, 60c.;
lOOO by express, f3.50. Large plants in bud, 50c.
per 100, ex. Seed of above, %\ per pkt., $5 per oz.
100 fine Pansy blooms by mail. 50c. Seed and plants
can also be had in separate colors, same price.

lOOcbolcemlxed Gladioli. 50c. 100 extra lartre scarlet
A oaaryllU bulbs, Jfl. Medium size. »J per lUO Sam-
ples sent for 10 cis. cash with okder,

E. B. JENNINGS, '"''^m^" Souttiport, Conn.

Grower of the Finest Pansles.

New Carnations.

12 NOVELTIES of 1900.

27 of the best STANDARD VARIETIES.

S''iid f'.r |iric'- lisl.

Geo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich

WELL-ROOTED

CARNATION CUTTINGS

Strictly First-class Stock from
Our Own Greenhouses.

PfT 100

Win. Scott. Edith Foster, Daybnuk, l';nM-rl.im,$l 00

Wr-i. Fnmces .loost 2.50

Flora Hill 1,50

Ready now. Orders booked for futur3 delivery
from sand or soil

N. F. McCarthy & co.,

«4 Hawley SI., IIOSTON, MASS.

CARNATIONS.

strong and wellrootttl cutllogs ready now of tbe

following vailetles: Per 100. Per 1000.

Eldorado SI. 25 $10 00

Scott 1.25 10 00

McCowan 1.25 10.00

Portia 1.25 10.00

Ivory and Silver Spray 1.00 li 00

Al-n flue Lady H. Campbell, rooted

runners 75

JOS. RENARD, Unionville, Chester Co., Pa.

2 50
1 .'ill
1011
2(K)
350

3 to
L'lO
lOU
1 00

CA.i«i«A.Tro:sjs.

Mra. Thos. W. I-aw- Gomez, dark red . %

raon.pink $14.00 Mrs. F. .'ooBt. pInR..

Kthel Croclter. pink.. 10 00 Triumph, dne pink..
The Marquis pink . 10 00 Daybreak, sbrll pk
Denevleve Lord, pink 1000 Flora Hill, wblte
OlyratU. variegated. 12.00 White Cloud
G II Crane, scarlet.. 550 Mary Wood, fine

A merles, pcarlet 4 00 wblte

Melba. light pink 3 50 Jubilee, pcarlet

Mrs G. Bridt. var — 5.0O Wm. Scott, pink

Glacier, while, fine . 4 00 Lizzie McQowan

Gen, Maceo, best crimson S5 00 per lOO

Vrs ,las Dean, fine pink :}OOperlOO

Nepbrolepls. Cordata Comnacta. 2!^ Inch. J4 00 per 100.
8 and 10 Inch, tine. SI2 00 per doz.

Cash please CARL HAGENBURGER, West Mentor, 0,

GENESEE.

The Best Commercial White to Date.
.$.3.00 per 100; $25.00 pi-r 1000.

JOHN VAN DER WAL.

1730 W. 107th St., Station 48, CHICAGO, ILL.

Please mention the A merican FUnnl when u i itivg.

864

The American Florist.

Feb.

'7,

Newport, R. I.

The annual ball of the Newport Horti-
cultural Society, held at Masonic Hall,
February 7, was a pronounced success,
socially and financially. The society has
230 members, some of them skilled decor-
ators, and they never did better work
than on this occasion. The guests
included numerous social and political
lights and the grand march, participated
in by 100 couples, was led by Alderman
Louis Shanteler and Miss Laurie, daugh-
ter of President Robert Laurie. The
prize in the cake walk was awarded to
Messrs. Casey and Meikle. The commit-
tee of arrangements consisted of Messrs.
A. E. Burland, Louis Shanteler, W. T.
Libby, S. Koschny and Wm. H. Maher,
and the reception committee of Messrs.
Rob't Laurie, Rob't Johnston, Alex. Ogg,
R. Gardner and B. Butterton. Mr.
Shanteler was floor director and John T.
Allan assistant.

The marriage of Miss Sophia Fadden
to Mr. Charles Hurn was a quiet affair,
only the immediate friends ol the family
being present. Miss Fadden has for a
number of years conducted a successful
florist business on Belle vue avenue. Mr.
Hurn until recently was gardener to the
Hon. Perry Belmont and left that place
to go into business for himself, leasing
the estate and greenhouses of William
Findley. It is said he intends making
rose growing a specialty.

The show windows of Henry Hass and
Arendt Brant, on Thames street, arekept
well filled with fine stock. They report
a good business.

The melons on the estate of Elbridge
T. Gerry, of which the American Flobist
gave a detailed description about this
time last year, have proven a decided suc-
cess. The gardener, Arthur Griffin, has
melons for his employer at all seasons of
the year and melons of good flavor at
that.

William Findley, who has been seriously
ill, is reported as improving. J. J. B.

Fort Dodge, Ia.— P. L. Larson reports
a good trade this winter.

ETBEL CROCKER,

$10 PER 100.

PerlOO Per 1000

AMERICA J5 00 $40.00

G. H. CRANE 6 00 50.00

FLORA HILL i 50 lOOO

WHITE CLOUD 3 50 3000

MRS. JOOST 2 50 20 00

DAYBREAK 150 1000

VICTOR 150 12 50

BRADT 5.00 40.00

GRAf TED ROSES, LIMITED
SIPPLY.

H. F. LITTLEFIELD,

WORCESTER, MASS.

New Crop

WINTER=BLOOniNG

CARNATION SEEDS

ll:md fiTtilizi'd, J5l' per 100. Cash » ith ordrr.

AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY, Washington, D. C.

Carnation Cuttings!

Per 100 Per 1000

G. H. CRANE 15.00

WHITE CLOUD 2.50 $20.00

MRS. .JOOST 2.50 20.00

TRIUMPH 2.iS0 20.00

EVANSTON 2.50 20.00

GOLD NUGGET 2.00 15.00

M RS. McBURNE Y 2.00 15.00

.lUBILEE 2.00 15.C0

FLORA HILL 125 10.00

DAYBREAK 1.25 10.00

Per 100

ARGYLE $1.2.1

ARMAZINDY 1.25

McGOWAX 1.00

EVELINA 1.00

MAYOR PINGREE 1.00

PAINTED LADY 1.00

WM. SCOTT 1.00

TIDAL WAVE 1.00

MORELLO 1.00

Per 1000
$10.00
lO.OO
7.50
7.50
7..'iO
7.50
7.50
7.50
7.50

ROSE CUTTINGS.

AMERICAN BEAUTY per 100, $3.00: per 1000. $25.00.

Per 100 Per 1000

LA FRANCE $2.00 $17.50

PERLE L.'iO 12.60

METEOR 1.60 13.50

Per 100 Per 1000

BRIDE $1.50 $12.50

BRIDESMAID 1.50 12.50

All rooted cuttings sold under the condition that, if not satisfactory, they are to be returned
at once and money will be refunded.

SPECIAL PRICE ON LARGE LOTS.

GEORGE REINBERG, 51 Wdbash Ave., Chicago. .

CARNATION CUTTINGS.

Per 100

MRS. L A WSON $14.00

G. H. CRANE 5.00

AMERICA 3.00

MELBA 3.00

LESLIE PAUL 3.00

GOV. GRIGGS 3.00

MRS. BRADT 3.00

FRANCES .TOOST 2.50

E A- ,\ .\' S T O N 2. 50

.TUBILEE 2.50

VICTOR 2.00

WHITE CLOUD 2.50

Per 100

FLORA HILL $2.00

GOLD NUGGET 2.00

TRIUMPH 2.00

DAYBREAK 1.25

ARGYLE 1.25

ARMAZINDY 1.25

LIZZIE McGOWAN 1.00

EVELINA 1.00

MAYOR PINGREE I.OO

WM. SCOTT 1.00

NIVEA 1.00

5IORELLO I.OO

ROSE CUTTINGS.

METEOR $1.50 per 100 I PERLE $1.50 per 100

BRIDESMAID 1..50perIOO GOLDEN GATE 2.50 per 100

BRIDE I.,50perl00 | |^"Write for prices on large lots.

Ten per cent, discount on thousand lots. Write for prices on larger quantities.

All plants and cuttings sold with the express understanding that if not satisfactory
they are to be returned at once, when money will be refunded.

PETER REINBERG.siWjbgghAyg^ CHICAGO.

um

CROCKER

Absolutely the BEST PINK CARNATION
ever offered the trade.

A fact fully borne out by its record, being oqually good
with Craig. Hill'and myself (an assurance that it is not a
success in one soil and a failure in another). By its having
been shown at the flower shows and clubs since early in
September (an assurance that it is not a good late carnation
but an all season variety). In color, size, fragrance
and stem it is just what the "storemen" want. In habit,
constitution and freedom of bloom it is just what the grower
wants. It produces more lluwers to the square foot than any other known variety, and is never
out of crop from September to July. With 18.000 slock plants to work from there is no danger
of it being overpropagated, and all orders entrusted to me will be filled with cuttings selected
from the plants and the order filled by myself, thus doubly assuring good stock. Honest
sample blooms furnished, prepaid, at $1.00 per dozen— amount deducted from all orders for 100 or
over. Up to date, every sample, excepting one, out of several hundred sent, ha^ broui,'ht an order.
PriceperlOO. $10;'per25. $2.50: per 1000. $75; per 250. $18.75. HERR'S PANSIES. good little

p?icl^fs\\^1tkKd^^^^^ ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

CARNATION CUTTINGS.

We have all the new and standard varieties.

™,.,„,™ WEILAND-RISCH FLORAL CO,, E»aiiston, III.

CINCINNATI

IS HEADQUARTERS FOR

CARNATION CUTTINGS.

We have them in both
Quality and Quantity.

200,000 in sand and soil to back up what we say.
Send a list of your wants and let me price it.

WM. MURPHY, Carnation Specialist, - -

WHOLESALE LIST READY.

- Station F, Cincinnati, 0.

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865

77 1 E make the growing of Roses a specialty and carry an immense stock of them, having Two Millions now on hand.
W You are invited 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 tfiis method of dealing that has built our trade up in the few years we have been in busi-
ness, until we lead the world in Roses.

The following varieties at $3

Augustine Haleni
Bertha Clavel
Burbank

Caroline Marniesse
Christine de Noue
Clara Watson
Climbing Perle
Climbing la France
Climbing Devoniensis
Climbing Malmaison
Climbing Meteor
Champion of the World
Crown Princess Victoria
Caroline Goodrich
Crimson Rambler
Duchess of Albany
Duchess Marie Salviati
Devoniensis

The following varieties at $3

Aline Sisley

Antoine V'erdier

Adam

Andre Schwartz

Anna Olivier

Agrippina

Apolline
I Alba Rosea
i Archduke Charles
i America

I Alister Stella Gray
; Bon Silene
; Bridesmaid
1 Beauty of Stapleford
! Beauty of Greenmount
! Bougere
I Clothilde Soupert

Catherine Mermet

Cloth of Gold

Comtesse de Frigneuse

Cornelia Cook

Chas. Legrady

Countess Eva Starhemburg

Clarie Carnot

Bardou Job

Climbing Bridesmaid. .
Climbing Paul Neyron.
Climbing Wootton ....
Coronet

.30 per hundred or $30,00 per

Duke of York

Empress Eugene

Empress of China

Enchantress

Golden Gate

Helen Cambier

Hermosa

J. B. Varrone

K. A. Victoria

La France

Lamarque

I.etty Coles

Mde. de Watteville

Mde. de Vatrey

Mde. Hoste

Mde. Honore Defresne

Media

Mde. Lambard

00 per hundred, $23.00 per thousand; 23 at hundred rates,

thousand; 23 at hundred rates,

Mde. Pernet Ducher

Mde. Welche

Mde. Abel de Chatney

Marquis de Viviens

Marie Van Houtte

Miss Edith Giflford

Mrs. Robert Garrett

Mrs. de Graw

Muriel Graham

Princess Alice de Monaco

Princess Venosa

Pierre Guillott

Perle des Jardins

Papa Gontier

Rainbow

Royal Cluster

Reine Marie Henrietta

Carmine Pillar
Canary
Chas. RovoUi
Coquette de Lyon
Comtesse Riza du Pare
Dr. Reymont
Dr. Grill

DucV.ess de Brabant
Duchess de Thuringe
Ernst Metz
Etoile de Lyon
Edouard Lettaye
Enfant de Lyon
Henry M. Stanley
Homer

Isabella Sprunt
Joseph Metral
Jules Finger
James Sprunt
Leonie Osterreith
La Princess Vera
La Sylphide
Louis Phillippe
Louis Richard

LucuUus
La Phoenix

Mde. Martha Dubourg
Mde. Eli Lambert
Mde. Jos. Schwartz
Mde. Schwaller
Mde. Scipion Cochet
Mde. Bravy
Mde. Caroline Kuster
Mde. Margottin
Mde. Pauline Labonte
Mde. Damaizin
Mde. Jure
Mde. de St. Joseph
Mde. Alfred Carriere
Marie Drevon
Marie Guillott
Maurice Rouvier
Marechal Robert
Monsieur Furtado
Monthly Cabbage
Marie Ducher
Mosella

230 at thousand rates, 30c per doz.

Sunset

Sombreuil

Souv. de La Malmaison

Souv. de Pres. Carnot

Souv. de Jeanne Labaud

Souv. de Catherine Guillott

Souv. de Mme. Eugene Verdier

Sylph

Santa Rosa

Striped La France

Triumph de Pernet Pere

Viscountess Folkstone

White Maman Cochet

White La France

W. A. Richardson

White Perle des Jardins

White Bougere

230 at thousand rates, 40c per doz.

Md'lle C. Berthod

Md'lle Francisca Kruger

Ophelia

Purple China

Pink Daily

Pink Soupert

Princess Hohenzollern

Pink Rambler

Queens Scarlet

Reine Olga de Wurtemburg

Safrano

Souv. de Un Ami

Sanguinea

Souv. de David

The Queen

The Bride

Triumph de Luxemburg

Viscountess Wautier

Virginia

White Rambler

White Bon Silene

White Daily

Yellow Rambler

Price per Doz.

|o-75

I. CO

i.oo

75

I .oo

NEWER

Price per 100.

I5.00
6.00
6.00
5.00
6.00

WE ALSO OFFER CHOICE STOCK
Pricp per Doz. Price per 100 .

Asparagus Sprengerii I0.50 fo-So

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 50 4.00

Apple Geranium 50 4.00

Antigonon Leptopus 50 3.50

Acalypha Sandeni i.oo S.oo

Acalypha Triumpans 50 3.50

Aspidistra Lurida Variegata I.oo 6.00

Begonia Rex, fine assortment 50 4.00

Bougainvillea Sanderiana 60 4.00

Caladium Esculentum. extra fine bulbs .75 6.00

Coleus, choice bedders 35 2.50

Crotons, fine collection 50 4.00

Calla Lilies i.oo 6.50

ROSES.

Price per Doz. Price per 100.

Ferdinand Jamain i 00 6.00

Helene (The New Rambler) 75 6.00

Mrs. Robert Peary (or Climbing Kaiserin) 1.52 8.00

Maid of Honor 75 6.00

Preciosa 75 6.00

OF THE FOLLOWING PLANTS.

Price per Doz. Price per 100.

Cyperus Alternifolius fo-4o J2.50

Chrysanthemums, best sorts 40 2.50

Carnations, leading kinds 4° 300

Fuchsias, best varieties -50 3-°°

Hibiscus, all colors .' 40 3-°°

Hydrangeas, several sorts 5° 3-5°

Heliotropes, best varieties 4° 2.50

Moonflowers • -5° 3-5o

Otaheite Orange 5° 300

Pjnsies 20 i.oo

Salvias 40 300

Swainsonia, white and pink 4° 300

Violets, leading kinds 5° 3-5o

71 IE are headquarters for all kinds of plants, such as Abutilons, Palms, Cycas, Ficus Elastica, Araucarias, Ferns, Fern Balls,
W Amaryllis, Azaleas, Tuberous Begonias, Camellias, Clematis, Fancy Caladiums, Marguerite Daisies, Dablias, Glox-
inias, Gladiolus, GenisU, Honeysuckles, Jasmines, Lantanas, Lil/ of the Valley, Oleanders, Hardy Phlox, Plumbagos,
Primulas, Hardy Pinks, Smilax, Tuberoses. Verbenas, etc., etc.

Our wholesale catalogue is now ready, and will be mailed to all applicants. Write tor il as our prices will be sure to interest you.

It contains all kinds of Plants, Bulbs, Roses, etc.

Largest Rose
Growers in the WorM.

GOOD & REESE CO.

Springfield,
Oltio.

866

The American Florist.

Feb.

^7.

Toronto.

ANNUAL BANQUET OF THE CLDB. — SOME
VERY GOOD STOCK SHOWN. — TRADE
BRISK AND PRICES FAIR.

The annual banquet of the Toronto
Gardners' and Florists' Club was an
unqualified success. Fifty members were
present and the tables, which were spread
in the banquet room of Webb's Cafe,
were gay with plants and cut flowers.
There were some splendid orchids and
decorative plants from Exhibition Park
and the Horticultural Gardens, and cut
flowers from J. H. Dunlop, Manton Bros.,
H.Dale and Wm.Jay&Son. Dunlop's
carnations, Melba, Glacier, Gen. Maceo,
Mrs. G. M. Bardt and G. H. Crane were
particularly admired. The decorating
was the work of E. Collins and J. H.
Goodier. The banqueters were in a
most jovial mood and the speeches were
most enthusiastically received. W. J.
Lawrence, P. C. Kennedy, B J. Score and
F. Verrall contributed to the vocal
programme.

Trade has been good, with tair prices.
Roses have been very scarce, but are now
improving in both quality and quantity.
Miller & Son's are cutting some very
fine carnations, especially Lady Van
Home and Lady Minto, which are good
varieties, with long stiflf stems, and favo-
rites with many of the large buyers.

Gibson City, III.— Swan Peterson is
having excellent success with his violets
and carnations. He is now shipping a
daily average of 3000 violets to the Chi-
cago market.

Owosso, Mich.— John S. Schleider has
a range of six good greenhouses, each
24-xlOO, and his recently opened down
town store, with neat conservatory
22x40, is doing a nice business.

Waterbury, Conn.— Dalton & Cos-
tello have purchased the retail business,
with stock and fixtures, of R S. Rasmus-
sen, 199 Bank street. Mr. Rasmussen
will devote himself entirely to the busi-
ness at his greenhouses.

100,000 R. C-No Discount.

CARNATIONS;^!

Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson, pink |14.00

Ethel Crocker, " lo.oo

Olympia. variegated 12.00

The Marquis, pink 10.00

Genevieve Lord, pink lO.OO

G. H. Crane, scarlet 5.00

America, scarlet 4 00

Melba. light pink 3.00

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt, variegated 3 00

Glacier, white 3.00

Maud Adams, dark pink 3.00

Gomez, dirk red 4.00

Mrs. F. Joost, pink 2.50

Gold Nugget, yellow 3 oo

Argyle, pink 1 50

Triumph, " i-5o

Daybreak, shell pink 1.00

Empress, daik red 1.00

Flora Hill, white 1 25

White Cloud, " 2 5iJ

Mary Wood, fine white 3.C0

Jubilee, scarlet 1-25

Psyche, variegated 1.00

MorHIo, dark scarlet i.OO

Wm. Scott, pink 1.00

Lizzie McGowan ico

5 cuttings at 100 rates.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Tl"'^-

N«fi'#'/#'i'^.^#';^«'/.'#'#'^iVS'iV^i'i'i'^^/^////,',','«V#V?;?S«S!S;^.«^i»2,

FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY

J

100,000 Vinca Major Variegata, 2-incii pots,

ready for 3s, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.
We can also supply the BEST 1900 NOVELTIES

IN

Carnationsand Chrysanthemums I

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And a clioice selection of

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New Cannas and New Geraniums I

If in need of certain standard varieties of CNRYS4NTHEIV11IVIS
for MAY, Jl^E or JILY PUNTING, let us give you
figures now It will cost no more than to Ijuy
later and will insure getting the desired kinds.

CATALOGUE FREE ON APPLICATION.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

s

Please mention the A mencafi Florist when 7vi iling.

CARNATION CUHINGS,

New Varieties.

Per dir/.. Per 100.

t'hicn^o. Red Mrs. IJradt.. ..$1.50 $ 7..=)0

Eihel Crocker l.F.O 10.00

M:ir<iuis 2.00 10.00

Mrs. Thos. W. Liiwsoii 3.00 14.00

()lvnipi;i a.OO I'.'.OO

Genevieve Lord 3.00 10.00

Kstelle, "rand scarlet 2.00 10.00

Per 1000.
$ 60.00
75.00
75.00
120.00
100.00
75.00
75.00

"^i

Cif^np^f^X I l^'t S^^^ar cuttinas have been transplanted into soil, and are far
VlCllCl ctl L.,ldL« to sand cattings partly rooted iiuoted at "bargain" prices.

100 1000

G. II. Crane $6.00 J50.00

General Gomez 5.00 40.00

General Maceo 5.00 40.00

M rs. Frances .Joost 3.00 25.00

:Mrs. G. M. liradt 5.00 40.00

While Cloud 3.00 25.00

Glacier 6.00 50.00

Cerise Queen 3.00 25.00

Mrs. .las. Dean ....; 3.00 25.00

SURPLUS— 1000 single white and pink PRIMROSES, strong, 3-inch pots,
m $2. .50 per 101), while they last.

CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york

ICO

Flora Hill $2.50

America 6.00

Melba .5.00

Maud .\dams 5.00

Gold Nugget 3.00

.Tubilee.... : 3.00

Davbreak 2.00

Tidal Wave 2.00

Lizzie McGowan 1.50

superior

1000
$20.00
50.00
40.00
40.00
25.00
20,00
IR.OO
1.5.00
12.00

ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINQ5

Our Carnation Cuttings are made from selected s'ock and are guaranteed

tree from disease, and first-class in every particular. Prices

are as low as good stock can be produced for.

MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON. Cerise I

Olympia, varietal, -d

Ethel Crocker, pink

Genevieve Lord, light pink

Chicago. R"'l Hradt

Per doz.
...$3.00
... 2.00
... 1.50
... 2.00
... I. ,50

Per 100
$14.00
12.00
10.00
10.00
7.50

Per 1000
$120. 00
100.011
75.00
75.00
60.00

Per 100

Gen. Macco. crimson $6.00

Gen. Gomez, crimson 6 00

G. H. Crani', scarlet 6 00

.\mcrica. scarlet 5,00

.\lri. G. M. IJradt. variegated 5 00

White Cloud, white 4.00

Evanston, deep pink 2.50

Mrs. Frances .Toost, pink 2,50

Mrs, .Tames Dean, pink 2.50

Gold Nugsjet. yellow 2.50

.lohn Young, white,
.luliilec, sc:irlct.

2,. 50

2 00

Per 1000
$.50.00
50.00
50.00
40 CO
40 00
30 00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
15,00

Per 100

Kew York, deep pink $2.00

Victor, pink le 2 OU

Flora Hill, whi 2.00

Triumph, pink .
Argyle. pink

2.00
25

Araiazindy. variegated 1 25

Davbri'ak," light pink 1.25

Evelina, while ,.. 1.00

Lizzie McGowan, white 1.00

Wm. Scjitt, pink I.OO

Portia, red 1.00

Per 1000
$15,00
15,00
15,00
15.00
lO.Otf
10.00
10 00
7.50
7 50
7.50
7.50

HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., Milwaukee, wis.

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867

■'■ i^fiBj:

DREER'S SPECIAL OFFER

OF SEASONABLE BULBS.

Tuberous Rootsd Begonias. The flnust strains obtain.ible.

Sini,'les in scpuruti^ I'olors 40c piT doz. $'i.SO per UK). 120.00 per lOOfl

'hoiiM- mixture 3S(^ " rJ.OO " 18.00

Double in sepanite folors ft5c *■ 5.00 " -10.00 "

•' c'hoicM) mixture 50c ■ 4.00 " 35.00

New Frilled Bego/iia. A grand iiovi'lt.v with wavy petals which are beautifullv frilled

like the liner forms of petunias. We olTer strong bulbs, 25c each; .K'..W per ilo/eu-

.fiO.UDper 100.
New Sun-Prool Begonia, Duke Zeppelin. The most brilliant of all the tuberous rooted

\:irieiie3, iiowers double, of the most da/./ling pure scarlet, stronf; bulbs 20(^eaeh-

%■:»» i.i-r dozen; !fl5.00 per 100.
Caladiums, Fancy Leaved. A choice assortment of '.'S distinct varieties, slnui" bulbs

*-.'.0O per dozen; *l.i.00 per 100.
Caladium Argeyrites. .\ line lot of thii most tlesirable and scarce miniature variety,

which it started at once will make fine plants to use at Easter, eood bulbs V. 00 ner

dozen; iflS.OO per 100.
Crocosmia Aurea Imperialis. \ summer lloweriuK bulb of recent introducti(in, \. 'ange

colored, star shaped lltiwiTs 3inches across, 30c each; J3.00 per dozen.
Gloxiniat in separate colors <m- in choicest mixture, fine sound bulbs. ,SOc per dozen-

%A.m per 100; $30.00 jier 1000.
Dahlias. Our collections embrace the best now grown; we offer;

1 set of Twelve Double .Show Dahlias $1.00perset. $8.00

Fancy i.OO ■■ 8.00

Six Superb Quilled 50 " 8.00

" Twenty-live choice Cactus 2.00 •*' 8.0O

Ten Su'perb Single 85 " 8.00

Dahlia, Storm King or Blizzard, .'.Vj ea.h: J-.'.SO per doz.n; $20.00 per 100.
Montbretias. Seven linest varieties, js.- per dozc-u; I1.T5 per lOO; $15.00 |"r 1000.
Tigridia Conchiflora. Grandillora Alba and Pavonia Grandiflora, .W- |iei dozen; $2.00 |
Caladium Esculentum, Gladiolus, ttc , Etc.

)er 100

■r lOO.

HENRY A. DREER,

Philadelphia, Pa.

Grafted Roses

A NO. I
STOCK

ORDERS BOOKED NOW.

BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, GOLDEN
GATE, KAISERIN, HETEOR— 2>^-in.

pots, S12.11U per lUO, ^'JJ.OO per lOOU

WOOD PROM ORArTED
STOCK ONLY.

BRIDE, BRIDESMAID. KAISERIN,
METEOR, BON SILE N E-2I4-111.
poIs.SJ 50 ^■er mo, |3l).00 per 1000; 3 in,,
J6.00 per 100 J50 CO per 1000.

Own Roots

GOLDEN GATE, AM. BEAUTY— 2>i:

in. puts, J4 03 per 100; 3-in , $7 03 per
100.

S. J. REITER, Westerly, R. I.

rollowing ROSES

in 2 and 2^-mch pots, not/ ready to ship.
Perles, Woottons, Kalserins, Maids, Beauties.

Those in 2|.2-in. have been shifted from

2s and are about ready for 3s.

A special in BOSTON FERVS in S-m. p.. Is. Write

GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, IIL

PANSIES

WORTH
RAISING

GOOD PIANTS bv express $2.50
per 500; $4.00 per 1000. SEED as

usual.

C. SOLTAU &. CO..

199 Grant Ave., JERSEY CITY. N. J.

NEW

DEUTZIA GRACILIS ROSEA,
PHILADELPHUS MONTEAU DHER-

MINE, from 'JH-iiicli pels.

Hardy Herbaceous Perennials
our Specialty.

Send tor price list. NORWOOD NURSERIES,
Rea Brothers. NORWOOD. MASS.

SMILAX FROM FLATS

B\ mall, 50c per 1(111; $t Wl per 10(10

2-in p jts, *1 50 per 1(10: J13 (10 per lOOll

Geraniums, 2-ln pots... *2 25 per 100: 120.00 per 1000

Hydranse^s, 3-ln, pots. f5 00 per 100;4-ln pots, $10 00

per 100

Cauua (Jlumpj 13 00 per 100

Send for Samples. Cash with the order.

FRED BOERNER. Cape May City, N. J.

GIVE IS LIBERTY

Will be the cry when the plants
are all sold.

Our stock of LIBERTY, the

greatest crimson scarlet Rose ever
introiiuced, IS ALL SOLD FOR MARCH DELIVERY. We are now booking for
April, and as all orders are filled strictly in rotation, florists who have not as yet secured
their stock, should order at once.

OWN ROOT PLANTS, from 2',-inch po's.

50 plants or more, and less than 100. 30 cts. each

10D plants and up to tOOO, 25 cts. each

1000 plants and over, $200 per 1000

3-ineh pot plants, .^ each additional.

GRAFTED PLANTS, from 2y2-inch pots

50 plants or more, and less than 100, 50 cts. each

100 plants and up to 1000, 40 cts. each

tOOO plants or more, $350 per 1000

3-inch pot plants, 5c each additional.

ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Hill, Delaware Co., Pa.

Eastern Agents, ROBT. CRAIC & SON, I Western Agents, BASSETT & WASHBURN,
49th & Market Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. I 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, III.

When wrltlnK mention the American Florist

&

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40.000

IRISH

Tn arrive within the ncKt week. After
iilling orders will hav<^ n few thousand
left It will not be too late to graft your
Roses, and it will pay you to experiment,
if you .-in' not a f^ular ■(iral'tcr."

35,000

ENGLISH

MANETTI

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Price for the Asking.

HARRY A. BUNYARD, "MANETTIST,"

42 W. 28th St.,

NEW YORK CITY.

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Golden Gate Rose

WINS THE LEAD.

As the largest growers of this
rose in the world we offer two-
eyed ROOTED CUTTINGS at
$2.50 per 100 by mail and we
pay the postage. Large con-
tracts solicited

Send for circular.

AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY, Washington, D, C,

FERNS

..FROM..
2'4-m. POTS

Aspidium T'-n>'-ineosf 12.59 P*''" 1^0

('vrlomiuiM Fal<-aiura 3.00

I'trris Cn-li.-a Mat^iiifiea 3.00

Cash Willi Order.

L. MENAND,

Pirai.1- meiitiou thr A >n,> ican I-

Cemetery Ave.,

ALBANY. N. Y.

'.oti^l -.vht'u 'n'Ttling.

CHOICE GALAX.

Green and Bronze,
50 cents pec lOOO.
CHOICE LEUCOTHOE. lironze and Green, $1.75 per
1000. Orders from cold storay:e. Cash with
order '>r satisfaet,or\' references.
W. H. Williams Bro., Victoria, Macon Co., N. 0.

IN BEST
..VARIETIES

SPECIALTIES

■VOSES. from 3-lnoh pote.

CARNATIONS, foi aU deltverr.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

Prloealow. Send for list. VIOLETS.

M/OOO BROTHERS. FISHKILL. N. Y.

P/fa.^r ntmliiiti thf A tttei icon Florist when writing

DDIMDnQCC from 3and 3i4-in. pots,
rnimnUOLO) 75c. perdoz., J5.00 per 100.

ALTERNANTHERA. »4.00 per 1000.

El Dau/linnc Wholesale Florist,
. I. HOnilliyS, OUAKrRTOWN. PA.

868

The American Florist.

Feb. ly.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y.

Preceeding the banquet of the Dutchess
County Horticultural Society, briefly
chronicled in our last issue, the annual
meeting of the organization was held
and officers elected as follows: President,
F. R. Newbold; vice-president, James
Blair; secretary, W. G. Gomersall; treas-
urer, Chas. Mitchell. It was voted to
hold quarterly meetings in the coming
year, instead of monthly as heretofore.
T'oo much cannot be said in praise of the
banquet, which was, in all its features,
one of the best a body of horticulturists
ever sat down to. Thecoinpany included
many guests of prominence socially and
the speeches were gems 'n their way.
The floral decorations were exceedingly
rich, including Bougainvillea speciosa,
Bignonia venusta, passiflora and lilacs
from David Gindra, seedling carnations
from C. W. Ward, carnations, roses and
violets from J as. Horrocks, carnations
from M. J. Lynch and Liberty roses from
Ernst Asmus. Mayor Sherrill promised
a prize of $25 value for the best 200 vio-
lets at the next show, to be known as the
Poughkeepsie prize. Mr. Asmus offers
substantial prizes for Liberty rose, Mr.
Ward for carnations. President Newbold
for table decorations, Wm. Klliott &
Sons, Peter Henderson & Co., German
Kali Works and others for various other
objects and thus a rousing time next fall
is assured.

Morris, III.— G. F. Holmes has pur-
chased the Lee Martin property and will
grow plants and flowers for the retail
trade.

Salem, Mass. — Geo. W. Cressy has a
new white seedling carnation which has
been named for his foreman, Arthur
Poppei.

Pueblo, Col. — Victor Johnson, pro-
prietor of the Lakewood Greenhouses on
Claremont avenue, reports his stock in
fine shage and trade at his store, just
opposite the postoffice, all that could be
expected.

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I BAY TREES ^

AZALEAS
AGAGIAS
FERNS
FIGUS

PALMS. I

= Begonia Gloire de Lorraine |

EDGAR.

: wriw for pi WAVERLEY, MASS. 3

fimimniHim""""""""""""""""''

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Yellow Queen, Mrs. Robinson «i. K:ilb. Mrrry
Monart-'h, Mai. BonniilTdii, Lasjcr. Coldi'n 'I'niphy.
Ivory, Lady Pliiylair, R. C, lOll, *1,00; UWO, »!).00;
clumps, 100, $4 00. BEGONIA Rex, Hin- mixed
R. C, 100, $1.50. VINCA VAR Held cluiiips,
100, $4.00; 3-in. pels, $1 .'iO. AGERATUM,
dwarf or tall, 2-iQ. pots. 100, $1.,=)0 cash.

H. DANN & SON, Wastfield, N. Y.

I ROSES, CLEMATIS, RHODODENDRONS, ETC j

ROSES, Strong 2 Year Field Crown.

Per 100

Crimson Ramblers with 4 to 5 feet canes, $15.00
Crimson Ramblers, 2d size, 2 lo 3 feet

canes 8 00

Yellow Rambler, two years S.OO

llyt)rid Perpetual, in tine assortment lU-00

Wichuriana, Japan creeping Rose G.OO

\Vicliunaim Hybrids. 4 varieties 8.U0

Tree Roses, flue heads 30.00

Libt-rty, new red foreiuK Ros"'. frora 214-in-

pots. 12 plants at 60c eacli. ~h at 50c eaeh,

.50 at 30c each, lOU at 25c each.
General assortment of Fvrblooiniii^ Ros<*s

Irom 2ys-i>i- Pols. $3.00 per lOii, $25 per lUOO.
CARNATIONS. Rooted Cuttings.

Mrs. Thomas Lawson, $14 00 p'-r lUO. Ktlirl
1 'rocker, $10 p'T 100. The Marc[uis. $10.00 per
100. Otympia, $12.00 per 100.

RHODODENDRONS.

Large stock of best hardy varieties 15 inclies
to 3 feet hiijh, clean hriiiht foliage and well
set with buds. $45.00 to $150.CO per 100.

CLEMATIS.

.Jaekinauii, .Henryi, Utichess of Edinbur'.:,
RamoDa. and other larpe flowered varn-lies,
scrolls two year plants. $20.00 per 100; strong
three years $2.1.00 per 100.

AZALEA MOLLIS.

Sirou2. bushy plants well S'-t with tlower
buds. $35.00 p<r 100.

Hydrangea Paniculate Crandiflora.

2'., to 3 fiel, $10.00 per 1110: tree form, 4 to 5
fi-et high, t25.00 per KlJ.

Fruit and Oriiameiital Tri'es. Shrubs, etc.,
in large assortment.

THE STGRRS & HARRISON GO.,

PAINESVILLE,

—^ OHIO. I

Cyclamen Persicum Splendens Giganteum. liii<->t
strain ill the \\orld. in four true colors. (.Uitrust
sowing), transplanted twice, from Hats, $2..50 pi'r
100: .$2ti.00per 1000. from 2'^-in. |iots, $4.00 per lUO;
$35.00 per 1000, a. f.w hundred iilants left from
3i4-in. iiotsinbud :ind bloom, $1 ]icrdo/,; $8 fier 100.

Chinese Priinroses. (fringed foliage) no finer
strain on the market, single and double in seven
colors in bud and bloom from 2H-in. iiots. iM.7d
per 100, from 3-in. pots, $3.50 per 100. from 314 in.
pots $5.00 per 100. Cineraria Hyb. max. grandiflora.
strong plants twice tlans|ihnited $l.uO P'-r 100.

Rex Begonias, line assoriinent, from 3-in. i»ois.
$.5.00 per 100. Pelargoniums. Mine 'I'hihaut, Mme.
Libert. Fred. Donicr. Dr. Masters. Yii'tor, (rooted
■ uttingsi mixed, $■,'., 50 fjer 100, from 3!i-ln. [lots,
$1.00 p'T doz. ; $H.O0 lier 100.

Cannas.'(starti'd from sand lied) ready March 15.
Mine. Cr<iz\'. Ihmvier, Queen Charlotte, Florence
A'aughan, Austria, $3.50 pi-r 100: $30.00 per 1000.

All the above warrant. -d A No. 1 st.iek.

PAUL MAOER, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

FERNS...

Fill'- slock. 2'4-iiich jiots. Cyrtomium talca-
tum. $-1.00 per 100; $35.00 p.-r 1000. Pteris
serrulata cristala compacta, $3.50 per 100:

$30.00 per lOJO. tS~S| ial iirirrs on Liri;'-

ijiiantitii-s.

GARFIELD PARK FLOWER COMPANY,
1688 W. Madison St., CHICAGO.

600 Cyclamen
Persicum
Giganteum

t^*(^* t^^ t^^ %£^ tp^ t^^ t^^ t^^ t^^ t^^ (i?*

In btiil :uid bloom,

all •.•xcclleiil phiiits
:ii $i;.\00per 100.

JOS. LABO,
Joliet,
III.

FANCY CALADIUMS

Gn..iJ assi'i'l nQ''iit ill li;:Iit in dark sliades. Ijist
No. I, 10 vanetii^s, fiue lar^'e lulx-rs. $6.0l» per 100.

List No. 2, very choice ass<trtraf iit in 10 vnrn'-
lii's. some <if thr'bcsl of tin- iica- Brazilian sorls.
$10.00 p.'r 100. or 100 ..r each list, 20 iiam<-d vanc-
th'S. foi$l5.0Ll.

Seven Oaks.

ru.

OAK GROVE NIRSERIES,

Daffodils & Jonquils

C^RCrULLY PACKED TO CARRY LONU UlbUNCLS

Per hundred, $I,:J5: ii^r thousand, $111.00.

SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX.

I'rrcase of 50 lbs , $2.00, I', r ea-. of 25 lbs, $1.50.

r. & S. LEE, Marion, Ala.

Uealcrs in Cut Flo\\er3and llecoralion E\crgreeiis

Edward B. Jackson,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only.

In any quantity, for the least money.

STAMFORD, - CONN.

rTD ANITIMC A few thousand Ieft,in2!..(-ln.
V7E.I114.M1U1«10. pots, at W per 1000; S3 25 per
100: ti. A Nutt, LaFavorite. lllchard Brett, Marguer-
ite de Loys. Mrs. Jas. Garr, Mrs. E. G. mil. Wonder,
Granville, Kev. Atkinson and Rose IJeranlum. Also
Rose Geranium cutllnKs at J2 per 100.

Mme. Salleroi Geraniums In soil. $1.50 per
100; »13 00 per M
COLEUS. Crimson Verschaffeltll and Golden Queen,

$7 per 1000. 75c per 100; 2-tn. pots, $1,50 per 100, < olens

In variety. $o per 1000, l«c per 100; 2-ln pots $1 m too,
ACERATUM, Blue and White, 7ac per inO; 1 '^ In .

$1.^5 per 100, PrlncesB Pauline, $1 00 per 100; IVln.

pots, $1,50 per ICO,
CIANT ALYSbUM.tlOO per 100.
SALVIA, ijplendena and Bedman, tl.25 per 100; 2-lii.

pot. $1 "-b per 100.
HELIOTROPE.!) varieties, named, $1.00 per 100; 1-H'

In. pot $1 :<\i per 1(1(1.
CUPHEA (Cigar Plant), $1.00 per 100.
FUCHSIAR, $1.60 per 100: 2l2-ln, pots, $2 0!) per 100.
FEVERFEW, $160 per 100; $12.00 per M,; 2-ln. pot,

$2 00 per 1(10,
VINCAS,$125 per 100; 4-ln. pots, $8 00 per 100, $70.00

per M, Fine plants.
The above are rooted cuttings, except when noted,

CASH MUST ACCOMl*ANY ALL ORDERS.

J. E. FELTHOLSEN, Schenectady. N. Y.

Pteris Deweyana.

A most desirable new fern, now offered for the
flret time by the raiser, ,1 U Ley It la a most
distinct cropB between P. Crellca Albo-ilneata
and P. Serrulata Habit dense and very dwarf ;
fertile fronds, erect, pmooth and narrow, bar-
ren fronds very brtght and beautifully undu-
lated; produced In quantity, never rusts; bard,
and grows very freely from spores.

12 Fine Plants, 3 Iceb pots s 3.00

100 '* ' 20.00

12 Good Plants, 2lncb pors 2.00

100 " *' 15,00

Six latter mailed, $1. With balls of roots ULdlsturbed.

GOOD HOPE. WASHINGTON. D. C.

Please mrntion the Amrricati Flotist when ~.ff ilini^.

NAMED VARIETIES OF GERANIUMS. IVr 100
S. A. Nutt, J. Y. Markland and La Favorite,

from 2!4-inch pots |3.00

4 inch pot A'inca Vines 6.00

3 " ' 4.00

Rooted Cuttin<;:3 Viuca Vines (from Hats) — 1.50
3 inch pot Primroses, in bud and bloom, ready

to repot 4.00

2 inch pot Primroses, in bud and bloom, ready

to repot 2.00

2 inch pot Srailax plants 2.00

Cash with order t»r C. O. D.
WM.A. CLARK &SON. 59 Stale St.. Watertown.N.Y.

NEW DAHLIASv^^

Largest and most complete collection of
new and superior varieties true to name.
AVrite for sjiecinl iirii'e> "ti list of wants.
Also High Grade Mixed Dahlias and Dahlias
under Separate Colors.

W. P. PEACOCK, Atco, N. J.

THE BOSTON FERN 'lspeciautv.

Only orders booked at tS.OO per 100,

$40.00 per 1000.

L. H. FOSTER. 45 King St.. DORCHESTER. MASS

tgoo.

The American Florist.

869

Ewell's Pan Stock Sells

WE OFFER NOW a bij; viiriety of choic-
est foi'i-tni^ bulbs, ill nuns, roudy to open.
Cut blooms by liiiiidrea or iliousand.

AZALEAS, best selling sorts in bud or
bloom.

Lowest Wholesale Figures.

WM. S.

Telephone
Connection.

EWELL & SON,

38 Wayland St.,

ROXBURY, MASS.

CABBAGE PLANTS.

Jersey Wakefield and other vars. from cold
frames, transplanted, 25c per 100; $1.50 per 1000;
(H2.50 per 10,000. If by mail add 20c per 100.
LETTUCE. Boston Market, Tenuis Ball, Curled

Simpson, Grand Rapids and other vars., I5c

per 100; $1 per 1000; JS8.50 per 10,000. If by mail

add 10c per 100.
TOMATO, small planis for transplai tiir_', in

sevonil varieties; 15o per 100, JI.OO per 1000.
PEPPER, small plants for transplautius. in

several varieties; 25c per 100, $2,00 per lOOU.

Add 10c per 100 if by mail.
EGG PLANTS. New York Impr.ived, for

(raiisplaiiliMi:. 25c i"L- 100; $2.60 per 1000.
CELeRY, Golden Self-]ilanchiug and White

rlume, 15c per 100; .iil.OO per lOOU.
Other vegetable plants in season. Cash with order.

R. VINCENT. Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md

i3A.HrviA.«

l>o you warn some fine nnveltiee. or are ilie older,
welltected onea pood Mnoufih ' 1 have botii My dahl-
ias have never failed lo thke the hlgbpst honors,
nallooal or local. Am also headquirters for Cannas,
Gladioli, and Pjt'^nles. Write for catalogue and
price list

Itox 3S3.

W. W. WILMORE. Dahlia Specialist,

Denver, • olo.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

Palms # Ferns.

Fine, clpan, home grown stock, grown cool.
Give us a trial and be convinced.

Write for Price List. J. B. HEISS<

The Exotic Nurseries. DAYTON, OHIO.

FLORISTS' ORCHIDS

The Finest and Larj^est Stock

in the world.

CAIiinFD ST. AIB4KS. ENG14ND and
O/llllILK BRIDES, BELGIUM.

Send for List of Commercial Varieties.

A, DIMMOCK. Agent, 60 Vesey St, N. Y.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

VerbenaB 40 varletlefl, tJOc per 100: $5 00 per 1.000.
Petunias. 30 kinds. II 2:') per 100 Hell trope. 15 klnd«,
ilper 100 Coleus. 30 kinds. 70c. per 100; $tiO<i per 1 OtO.
Ageritums. 3 kinds. Including Princess Pauline, TUc.
(iilOO AJyasum. double. Jl per 100 Geraniums from
iln pots mixed varieties, strong and healthy. $2 50
per ion, I^aiitanas. 4 kinds, *l 25 Salvias. 3 kinds. %\
per 101). Fuchsias In variety, fl 50 per ICO. Kxpress pre-
paid and satlafactlon cuaranteed. Cash with orders.
No checks accepted Write
S. D. BRANT, Clay Center. Kans.

American florist Advertisements
Pay Advertisers.

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3 NEW FORGET-ME-NOTS, ST'

IN 3 COLORS. PINK, WHITE, BLUE.

If put in pans for Easter Blooming, will bring $1 00 Each!!

The strongt^st growers. The freest bloomers. The longest
spniys. Brintjs doublo the price of any other. Large Clumps,
reaay to divide, $-( per lOO or 25 for 8M0 by express. Smaller

ones bv nmil pr<-p,iul, -^:irae i)ri<-'-.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI ^iti^;V^

LACE FERN, Polystichum Proliferum Wollastoni.

Some say it's finer than "Boston Fern." Perfectly hardy;
throws well under benches; fronds bring $1 per 12, last
over one month in water. Younf; plants. 50c per 12, mailed;
J4 per 100. Larger, $1 per 12 or $8 per 100, express.

NEW PINK ASTILBE CHINENSE.

Novelty introduced by Mr. Lemoiii'- l;i.';t year at Jri per
pbmt. Lartre spikes of feathery flowers. 2erv fragrant.
Kxcellrnt for Easter. $1.50 p«'r l"2; $10.00 p.T foo.

NEW BUDDLEIA VARIABILIS (Chinese Lilacs).

l'"llM- loim Spl;i VS o!' >\V.-<t-3C'-U(ed tluW rrs. J^U' ici for ferc-

inu. StrnriM rluiji^is, $1.50 per 12, $10.00 per 100.

NEW PINK BEGONIA GRACILIS.

IJIuriiU'^ winter niid ^■nnwwx—blooins always. Str^uc
rivnl Ic GI"ire de linrr;iin<-, b<-tt"-r pink, dwiirfer. Bluora-

iiit; pl;nil>. $1 ]i.'r VI. $7 per lOO; ai^-iii, imis, dnul>le pri.re.

HARDY CHINESE BEGONIil EVANSIANA.

stands 20 decrees bi'low zero!! Dense clusters
of sweet-scented pink llowers; immense foliatie.
hi:;hlv onmnient:!!. Bulblets. .Wc per V2., $2.50
per 100, mailed.

NEW DOUBLE BEGONIA DUKE ZEPPELIN.

Gliiwinir diiub'e se;irlet, best of nil snramer
bl.iomers. $l..=iO per r,'. ifli; per 100. muilinl.

Mr. liur-

liiink's 1000-

lilimmiuj.' si/e. $1.;.5 p'T 12, mailed.

NEW SWEET-SCENTED CALLA.

NEW YELLOW CALLA. LEMON GIANT.

Leaves 2 feet Ions. 1 foot w 'de, immense yellow
flowers: lar^e biilb^. $ti jier 12. mailed.

SPflTTFIlRAliiS »2 P" 100; largest, J4. lir.
OrU I I CU bHLLHO. TLK GEM, «>■ per 12, *4 per

100.

PRIMULA OBCONIGA 6RANDIFL0RA

HYBRIDA, ,$4 per lOO. (JOc per 12.

GENUINE EDELWEISS FLOWERS!! Last forever, 25c per 12; $2 l-r 100. mailed. Plants, $I.2.=i per

THE $10,000
NOVELTY!!

KALANGHOE FLAMMEA

Is snid to be wnrih (ti:i( inueli 1.. it-.

introducer!! OUR KALANCHOE CAR-
NEA is similar in every respect excepting the colcir. which is chrome vellow
in,-.tc:id -of orange scarlet, a continuous bloi>mer. -fine ornamental foliage,
$'J piT rJ, mailed.

Flowers pure white. 5 inches long, in panicles a foot across.
Silvery, succulent foliage, spotted purple, fine show plant.
lSot:uiical Magazine, $2 per 12.

NEW KALANCHOE MARMORATA

reeeiilly color-plated

Baby Primrcse, in bloom $5 00 per 100

Per 12

Browallia Jamesoni (Orange Violet) H ijO

( yperus AltemKoiius 50

Caiyopteris, new \\ hit"- l.tJO

Chi'dsia WercHey'. orange 2 00

Clematis Paniculata. strong 1 00

New Deutzia Lemoine Corymbosa 2.50

New Golden Feather Elder 2.60

New Hibiscus Archeri 1 25

New In carvillea Variabilis 100

New Incarvillea Oelavayi 2.50

New Russellia Elegantissima 2 OO

New Rue lia Makoyana I 00

New Silvia Lemoinei. tine. 1 25

New TroptBOium Phoebe I 00

New Moss Verbena '5

New Pampas Lily of the Valley 1 00

Agapanthus, double blue, 1.50

Amary'iis Formnssissima

Longiflora. pure white

Veitch's seedlings, inbred

Begonias, single

do\ibli'

Caladium Esculentum

Caladium. faoev 1-aved

Cannas. in variet\

Cyclamen. liard,\' sorts

■•ahlias. 500 sorts

Gloxinias, named sorts

Irises, (-ieriiian and .lapanese.
Lilium Lono'florum, plump . . . .

Oxalis ill ^orts

Pancratium (tuirdv) white ...
Zephyranthss Ro(ea

er 100
J2.00
4 00
2.00
6.00
1.50

4 on

4 00
4.00
2.00
6.00
30
3.00
2.00

Per 12

..$ .50

.. l.OO

.. 5.00

Per 12

$ .40

.75

.50

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.,50

60

.75

.60

50

1.00

.50
.30

Send for list of other new Plants and Bulbs.
25 at 100 rate; add I07( on dozens if mailed.

A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia.

REX BEGONIAS

100 1000

...SI 25 $10.00
,., .50 4.00

To Clean Up.

Out of cutting bench

Simla X, St edliDgs

C.VSH I'LEASE.

JOHN C. ENOIEHORN, ^TLV&{;\ son,

901 S. Market St., GAIION OHIO.

CINERARIAS

For Easter Flowering.

From llenary, rannell and Sutton'^ prize .show
flowers saved, dwarf and semi-dwarf, s^iant (low-
ered, finest shades and colors, llin-, stocky plants,
2i4-iii,,S2 pc-r 100; $5.00 per 300. 3 in., 1(3.00 per
100. 4 inch, $1.00 per dDz.

SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE CO.,

Grange P. O-, Baltimore, Md.

Orchids! <^

We are hpiulqujirters for establishpd and
imported Orchids in the United States.
Our new price list is now ready.

LAGER & WTn?T?T7TT SUMMIT. N. J.

Orchid Growers and Importers.

PANSIES. ,. ,„

Lar^e-tlowerins strain 1000, $2.50, $ .50

OX.VLIS lloribunda. 2-iDch pots 2.50

ALTRRN ANTHRR.\. vellow 1.75

ALTERNASTIIF.RA. red 2.00

GEEANIU.MS, 16 varieties, 2!4-inoh pots... .1. 00

CASH WITH ORDEK.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio.

870

The American Florist.

Feb. //,

Washington.

MORE ELABORATE DECORATIONS. — MANY
FUNERAL FLOWERS. — TRADE GOOD BUT
GOOD STOCK SOMEWHAT SCARCE. — A
NEW FIRM. — NOTES.

The President and Mrs. McKinley gave
the last state dinner ot the regular series
on February 7, when the members of the
Supreme Court were the guests of honor
and the East Room was again beauti-
fully decorated, some of the choicest pro-
ducts of the skill of Messrs. Pfister and
Brown being employed.

The decorations at the Church of the
Covenant, where the remains of Gen.
Henry W. Lawton lay in state, were very
elaborate. Eight large flags hung from
the sides of the dome, the lower ends
draped around the four large pillars
which were festooned wirh southern
smilax. The grand chandelier was taste-
fully festooned with fine smilax and the
pulpit was banked with palms and aza-
leas. There were many floral designs,
some of them superb. The deforations
were under the supervisron of G. H.
Brown.

The retail trade is very good. First-
class stock is much in demand and brings
fair prices, but is somewhat scarce. 7..
D. Blackstone says he sells more $3 per
dozen roses than any other grade.

The Grant Floral Co., Wm. Crawford,
manager, have opened a fine store at the
corner of Grant Place and Ninth street,
N. W. I think it will prove a good stand.

C. F. Hale is confined to the house with
a touch of pneumonia and J. Louis Loose
has been sick for a week or so with the

grip.

L. C. Bobbink passed through Wash-
ington the other day. P. G.

BOOTED CUTTINGS

Nice, Clean Stuff, and Well-Rooted.

Verbenas, 75,000 now ready, twiMitv-six varif-
tii-3 100,60c.; 1000, $5.00; 5,000, $25.00

New Daisies, (or Marcurrites), Ihe bfst that
Ikivi- cvit bi'cii intrnducf'd. Try a. few of
Iht'ra and flod out for yourst'lf.

Carl Poehiman — the lu^w'yt'llow eviT-bloominj;
Paris Daisy Doz.. 35l-.; 100. $1.25

IMadame Farlaiellon— brisiht. silvcry-gneii foli-
age, white flo\MTS, vi'ry dwarf grower

Doz., 2.5c.; 100, $1.25

Madame Gailberl— larse white petals, yellow
disc. Nothing can be imagined that is finer

Do/.., 250.: 100, $1.25

New Salvia Yellow Bird— bright yelli>w follasi-,
l.rislhl scarlet flowers, Doz., 20c; 100. »1; 1000 $9.

Salvia Habald— This is more dw;irf and much
lietter than Old Splendens.

Doz., 20e; 100, «1.00; 1000. Sit.OO

Geranium— Mme. SalkToi.... 100, $1.35; 1000, $10.00

Ageratum — Princess Pauline

Doz., 20c.; 100. $1.00; 1000. $9.00

Coleus— Golden Yersehaffellii. S.-arlet Ver-
schafl:eltii,Fire Brand, Tam O'Shanter.Soutli
ParK Gem, Alhambra, Fire King, Golden
Crown, Midnight, Salvator. .lohn Goode,
Spotted Gem, Combination, Mrs. F. Sandi^rs.
Nigger, Queen of the West, Beekwilhs
Gem,...10O. 7Jo.; iroo, $5.50; 5000, $25; 10,000, $45.

Heliotropes— three fine varieties.

Dt)Z., 20c.; 100, $1.00; 1000, $9.00

ManettiaVine'. Doz., 25c.: 100, $1.35; 10(10, *11. 00

Send for Price List.

i pay Express chargAS and guarantee to
please you in every way.

S. T. DANLEY, "'fS^^''

Perfection WInter-bloomlDK Fomet-me-not, Per 100

from flats $1.60

fromamnch pots 2 1)0

from 2>6-lDCi pots. 2 60

Ageratum, while and blue, rooted cuttlnsrs 76

'• " Btronu:. from flats .. t.OO

*• " " froui 2 and :iV4-Ineh.. 1.50

Paris DaUy, white, strong, from flats. 1,50

Double Alysaum. " " " — 1.50

CA8n WITH ORDEU. PLEASE.

CHARLES 8. DUTTON.
85 W. 12th St., HOLLAND, MICH.

please mention the American Florist when ivrithi^.

Dormant Roses

For Potting Up Now.
Por Easter Flowerinp.

t RIMSON RAMBLER, extka stkono 3 year old Budded stock, 4 ft. canes j Uo/.. $ 3.00

3 vear old Own roots stock, 4 ft. can«s f 100. CO.OO

2 year old Budded stock, 3 ft. canes Do?., $2.00 liX), $|f^.00

American Beauty 2 year budded 100, $15.00

Kaiserin A. Victoria, 2 year budded — " 15.00
Mad. Caroline Testout, 2 year budded. " 15.00

Herraosa, extra strong Holland grown

2 year Own roots 100, $13.00

Herraosa, Own routs French [jrown.
Cloth ilde Soupert, 2 year field grown
ALL ON OWN ROOTS, AT $13.00 PER 100:

8.00
10.00

Gen. Jack.
Coquette des Alps.
Ulrich Brunner

.Tohn Hopper.
Mad. G. Luizet.
Pnnce C. de Rohan.

Baron Bonstettin.
Anna de Dlesbaeli.

Paul Neyron.
Magna Charta.

LOW BUDDED STOCK, EXTRA FINE TOPS AND ROOTS, PER 100, $11.00:

Baroness Rothschild
Gloire Lyonnaise.
Marie Bauman.
Paul Neyron.
Boule de Neige.
Baron Bonstettin.
Ulrich Brunner.

RHODODENDRONS.

Mad. G. Luizet.
jSIrs. John Laing.
Prince C. de Rohan.
Capt. Christy.
Anna de Diesbach
Magna Charta

Malmaison.
Fisher Holmes. ,
John Hopper.
Mild. Cbas. Wood.
Perle des Blanches.
Gen. Jack.

La France.
Coquette des Alps.
Giant of Battles.
Gen. Washington.
Mabel Morrison.
Marshall P. Wilder.

For I'^.aster for
Kate Walters,
do/,., $12.(.M).

Mad.

Extra large plants 12 to 20 buds, John Walters,
Cravalho and Prince C. de Rohan, Each, $1.25.

Clematis, Hydrangeas, Ampelopsis Vtitchii. Paeonies, Etc., in hirL^e quantities. Send for prices.

'^^'e^o'^I."^- YflUGtiflN'S SEED STORE. '''''oT^lVo'o'^''"-

GREENHOUSES, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL.

TH£ CHOICEST VARIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.

Fine pot plants $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cutting!, 60c per 100; $6.00 per 1000; $45 per 10.000

NO RUST OR MILDEW.

PACKED UQHT. AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SEND FOR CIRCULAR.

We are tlie Largest Growers of Verbenas in the country.

Our plants cannot be surpassed.

300,000 VERBENAS

...SPECIAL...

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Choicest Varieties Lowest Prices.
Finest Stock.

50,000 Carnations, standards, $7.50 per 1000.
I)t\scriptiv'' list. 25 choicest up-to-date varieties.

50,000 Roses, standards, $12.50 per 1000.

50,000 Verbenas. 20th Century eollietion.
32 Grand Mammoth varieties, the cream of all the
latest and choicest up-to-date, 6O1; per 100; $5.00
per 1000. Strons, 2-in., J2.0O rer lOO; $18.00 per
1000: lull of Cuttings, eleg:aut stuff.

50,000 Dble. Frlneed Petunias, Ilendersnn's
and Dreer's latest sorts. \Vi' all l<now that tlie\'
lead the world. *1.C0 per 100; ifK.OOper 1000. Stroii';
2-in., $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.

Aliyssum, strong 2-iticli. 2 cents.

Geraniums, sweet-scented, strong 2'2-iucIi
21^ cents; strong 2-inch, 2 cents.

Ageratum, Princess Pauline, the only one
to grow. $1.00 per 100. I'.Mra strong, 2!4-inch,
full of Cuttings, $2.60 per lUO.

Salvia 5plendens, no other so good. $1.00 per
100. Extra strong, 2H-inch, $3.00 per 1(0.

Fuchsias, best sorts, $1.50 per lOD. Vincu
Major, $1.00 per 100,

Smilax, strong. 2ii-inc,h, $1.60 iier 100; 2-inch,
$1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000.

Lobelia (trailing) indispenstible for basl<ets.
etc.. strong. 2-inch, $2.00; strong rooted cuttings,
$1.00 per 100.

Heliotrope, the l■hnice^t

rooted cuttings, $1 00 per 100.

Coleus, choicest varj'tii-s
7.T cents per 100.

Our wholesale descriptive
mailed on applictition. Terms
order. Small packages by mail.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III.

blue and white,

. i-iK.ted cuttings.

list of Specialties
strictly cash with

FINE 2

IN. STOCK ;&

Lobelia, trailing blue $1 50

German Ivy 1.25

Mixed Verbenas 1 50

Double Petunias, mixed 1 5t)

S A. Nutt Geraniums 2 25

Madame Pollock Geraniums 2.25

Mixed Geranlumh 1.75

Per 1 110 Per KIIIO
Golden Bedder & VerBchaflellll Coleus. SI 6n $14 till
Mixed Coleus 1.25 11,50

ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per HO

BeKOnIa Mxtallca tl M

Ageratum. blue ty>

Fischer t^arnatlon 1 00

Llz/.le McGowan Carnation 1.25

R. I. HART, P, 0. Box 244, Hackettstown, N. J.

5000
2000
10000
10000
2000
2000
2000

•xm>
1000

1000

October
Potted
Plants

lOOtKi Chinese Primulas,

line 2!-4-in.. $1.00

lOUOO Alternantheras. 4

varieties 2!4-ln.. l.,50

Feverfew Little Gem " 1.50

" yellcnv foliage " 1.50

Coleus, 15 varieties, tine " l.,50

Begonias, 15 " '■ " 1..50

Forget-Me-Nol, winter bloomer.. " 1.50

Obconica, extra strong " 2.00

" 314-iii., 3.00

Iresines, red. " 2H-in., 1..^0

Mesembryanthemum Erectum — " 160

California Moss " 150

Clara Bedman " 2.00

5 phints at 100 rates.
I. AN'e have only what is in this ad. for sale.

W. H. MURPHEY,

MINOOKA, ILL.

Nephrolepis Exaltata
Bostoniensis...

THE CELEBRATED
BOSTOIM FERN.

Orders hooked for sitall plants for .^jiril
delivery, at $5 per 100; $40 per 1000.

A few of the larjrer sizes on hand for
^^ immediate delivery.

I EDWIN LONSDALE,

I I'- II. .Vddress for the time being:

Money Order otlice saint
as heretofiTc, t hestnut
Hill (Stii. 11,1 Phila , Pa.

WYNDMOOR,

Montgomery Co , PA.

f^ase mefilion the American fli^rist ivhrn luviting.

tgoo.

The American Florist.

871

Boston Florist Letter Go.

MANUFACTUIIERS OF

FLORISTS' LETTERS

This wooden box nicely stained and var>
nlshedf lKx30xl9 uiade In tw^o sections* one
for each size letter, given away with first
order of 500 letters.

Block Letters. 1 J^ or 2-lnch size, per 100, 12.00.
Script Letters, $4. Fastener wltb each letter or word
Used by leadtoK florists everywhere and for sale by
all wholesale florists and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Trcas. and Manager,
84 MawlPv St.. BOSTON, MASS.

NATURAL PALM LEAVES AND
WILD SMILAX.

PalniLcavcs,l5to25in.

(Ifi in your ordiTS now for
Pulni Sunday and Easter.

PALM LEAVES, per thousand. $5
WILD SMILAX. 50 lb crate, $1 25

These prici'S F. O B. here, wU crated. Casli
with order. Palm leaves will be cut same day
they are shippt-'d. so as to be fresh. Name time
you want shipped.

J. r. POWELL, Melbourne, Tla.

The Philadelphia
^ Wire Works.

HENRY RAJSIK, Proprietor.

Manufacturers of all kinds of

WIRE GOODS forJIoprsts'JJse.

807-809 No. Fourth St.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

ANY Ft-ORAl.
OESIQN AT
SHORT NOTICE.

H. BAYERSDORFER & GO.

Cyoae Wreaths, Mosa Wreaths, Ferneries
and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves
and Immortelles.
New Catalogue of all FLOBIST8 aUPPLIBS On
applloatlOD. D^For the trade only.

H. BAYERSDORFER & GO.

60,62, 64 and 66 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

A. HERRMANN.

Cape flowers, ai^l colors;
Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs,
AND All Florists' Supplies.

Send for Prices.
404.4I2 East 34th St.. NEW YORK.

John Conlcy & Son,

Mannfactnrerg of

2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET.

IS^. ieiOE> €& CO.,

Importers and Manufacturers

ESTABUSHED
1666

li^Florists' Supplies.

918 FILBERT STREET. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

EMIL^STEFFENSV

SUCC.™ N.STEFFENS.
ANoSTEFFEflSBROS.

^g|i;jr37: newy^^=£!Iv:

Florists' Boxes

AND

Mailing Packages

The Dayton Paper Novelty Co.,

DAYTON, OHIO.

PREPARED ^

TROPICAL

PALMS

AND

CYCAS
..LEAVES.

Send for Catalogue

Ostertag Bros., "«--.

Washington and Jeflerson Aves.. ST. LOUIS, MO.

Invalid Appliance Co.,
COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS

order u[ D9 dir<ct.
FACTORY AND OFFICE:

%0-teo veooER st.. - chiomgo.

ARECA PALM LEAVES

Dried and pressed for Prepared Palm
makers. Very beat quality; SO.OOOready
for ehlpraent. frelgtit or express, at a
moment's notice.

PRICE $15 per 1000 ASSORTED SIZES.
Also on hand lar«e quantities of dried
and pressed Cycas. Cliamadorea. Pal-
nselto, Thrlnax Chamjerops and Sabal
Leaves at lowest rates.

fLOHlOA NATURAL PRODLCTS CO..

BOX 337. Orlundo. Fla.

HEADQUARTERS

COCOA FIBRE.
SHEEP MANURE,
BONE all grades,
IMPORTED SOOT,

SPHAGNUM and
GREEN MOSS,
RUSTIC WORK, all kinds,
CLAY'S FERTILIZER.

DINNE & CO., ^'it New York.

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES.

KIFT'S

PATENT

Adjustable Vase Holders.

^o, 1.— liMss. iiickeleil, 4 feet ioug,
six <-lasps to each rod.

Price complete (with green or white
tumblers) $2.25.

Price complete (with green or white
cornucopia vases) $2.60

No. 3. — Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed and
nickeled, with three clasps for 5
to 6- inch pots each $1.76.

KIFT'S PATENT

■"^iiIp^ed flower tubes.

(.Vs per illustr-tfion). l-iuchfs Iohl',
'o-inc-li (li.-imrter. per 100. $3.50.

lloth the above ;ire indispensable to the decora-
tor. In u.se and highly reconimended by the ptin-
cipal rclail stores, send for illustrated circular.

JOSEPH KIFT & SON, Florists,

1725 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Plmse mention the A met ican Florist lohen 7i'i iltng.

CANE STAKES

;o

Thousand

^izt's frnii

Now

3 l.> 8 f.>

n-iiclv U\ >.\u\
t. Writ..' h.r |>ri

:^lll^ \\;iijl<-c|

so

C. S. TAIT, Brunswick, Qa.

isiOO Plant Catalogues requested.

Ptim^r meiitwf t/w Amet tcau h\onit when -.untiny.

ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wish-
ing to do business with Europe should send
(or the .

ii

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 Nuraeriea, - Notta, England.

Please mentutn the A met ican F!ni ist zchefi 7i't itittg

EUROPEAN TOURS. WABASH R. R.

Write F. A. Palmer, A. G. f. A., 97 Adams
St., Chicago, for complete itinerary of
Tours to London, Paris Exposilion, the
Rhine, Switzerland, Venice and Florence,
Rome. Reservations must be made earlv.
This is imperative.

FI.ACE TOUR NAME.

and your specialties before the purchasing florists of the entire country
by advertising in

Bmmo Aovr. mow.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST.

872

The American Florist.

Feb. //,

Cincinnati.

TRADE VERY GOOD. — LARGE FUNERAL
ORDERS.— THE SHOW AND CLUB MEET-
ING.— LIBERTY AND OTHER GOOD EXHIB-
ITS.— VISITORS AND BOWLING.— OFF FOR
BUFFALO.

Business has been very good owing to
several large weddings and funerals. The
obsequies of the late (Tovernor Goebel, of
Kentucky, used up all the available flow-
ers on both sides of the river, and it was
estimated that $4,000 worth of flowers
were required for this occasion.

The monthly show and club meeting of
February 10 was held with the rose a
special feature. A vase of the much
spoken of Liberty from E. G. Asmus,
West Hoboken. N. J., was on exhibition
and was the center of attraction. The
flowers were superb and the color supe-
rior to Meteor. Should this rose prove
to be a free bloomer, Liberty will be hailed
with delight, (ieorge iV Allan made a
special effort in staging their exhibit;
their Brides and Bridesmaids were never
better. They also captured first on
Meteor and IBeauty, on jubilee carnation
and on bulbous stock. Stuart & Haugh,
Anderson, Ind., showed a vase of Avon-
dale carnation, a sport of Armazindy.
The color is a good pink, flowers medium
sized, stem very strong and the variety
was awarded 81 points. Corbett & Wil-
son showed a box of Marie Louise violets
in pots, which weregrand; this old favor-
ite is still holding its own where well
grown. Visitors at the meeting were J.
A. Evans and Charles Knopf, Richmond,
Ind ; W. Bertermann, Indianapolis; Jacob
Schultz.C. H. Kunzman and Jos. Coenen,
Louisville, Ky.; E. H. Giesy, Lockland,
O., and Theo. Bock, Hamilton. The
meeting was cut short so as to give the
boys a chance to try their hands in bowl-
ing. Quite a goodly number escorted the
visiting brethren to the Highland bowl
ing alleys, Newport, Ky., where all had
a royal good time.

The following lefthere Wednesday even-
ing for Buffalo: R. Witterstaetter, W.
Murphy, W. Sunderbruch, E. H. Giesy,
J. A. Evans and E. G. Hill, of Richmond.

H. SCHWARZ.

Lynn, Mass. — Frank Dolansky, for sev-
eral years foreman for E. G. Blaney, at
Swampscott.has associated himself with
Fred. A. Smith.

CYCLONE SPRAY PUMP

Thb Gbeat insect Extkbmi.
NATOK. Sprays as flDe as mist. Just
the thiDg for Roses. Palm-, Ppta-
t. ,88. Tobacco, Small Fruits, Hen-

?o°,lsted''c^PPe?,"»u5.' =?v,A ■;;■/;, Ora.r. Weigh,
t,°Mil, about 5 pounds. Buyer pays express.
STEVENS & CO., 107 Chambers St., N.Y. City.

in car
lots.

MANURE

Pulverized, $8 00 per ton
Natural, $4.00 per ton
IN SACKS OR BARRELS BY THE TON

PnLVEItlZEli, $12.00. N.ATI'KAI,, $8.00, f. O. Ij,

E. C. NEWBIRY, Mitctiell, So. Dak.

Lehman's Wagon Heaters

will protect plants from freezing in the coldest of
weather at the cost of V2C.per hour.

No danger of fire, no gases to injure plants, no
odor, no smoke, no dirt.

Over 125,000 in actual use every winter by
Florists, etc.

Send for Descriptive Circular and
Price List.

I Phm;in Rrn^ Manufacturers, JAMES W. ERRINGER,

LVIIIIIUIB Ul UO.; Gen. West. Sales Agent,

to Bond St., NEW YORK.

Agen
297 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO.

for Greenhouse Cultivating.
IMPERIAL LIQUID PLANT FOOD

When used upon CARNATIONSj growers find that
they "have larger and finer flowers, with stiffer stems."

IMPERIAL LIQUID VEGETABLE FERTILIZER.
IMPERIAL LIQUID GRASS FERTILIZER.

TtlROUGM LEADING SEED HOUSES.

EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY,
Chicago Office: 620 Atlantic Ave., Koston.

H. K. Snider, Suite 423, 260 Clark Si.

"NICOMITE"

(PATENT)

Vapor Insecticide

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

RED SPIDER, GREEN FLY

and all other Insect Pests.

ASK YOUR SEEDSMAN FOR IT.
The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co.,

LOUISVILLE. KY.

RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAt

FOR FLORISTS.

100 lb. bag S 1.75 Miton s I4.SO

'-4 ton S7.50 1 ton $28.00

F. O. B. Itridgeport, Conn.

ALSO —

Odorless Lawn Dressing.

TeniiH, ChhIi with Order.

RED TOWERS GREENHOISES,

Die Bindekunst

Einzige Special Zeitschrift der

Welt fur BLUMENBINDEREI.

Probenummern umsonst.
Abofinement JO M. jahrlich.

J. ALBERTZ, Bindekunst Verlag,

ERFURT, DEUTSCHLAND.

T

ItBurns

'oa-\

- The most convenient vya.v
of applying an insecticide
ever yet devised. No pans
required — No heatindof
irons-No trouble-Canriot
injure the most sensitive
blooms-Very effective
Price 60<t per box of 12
rol I s . M\ dealers sell it !

Skabcura Dip Co.

St. Louis — Chicago.

Gardeners' Chronicle.

A Weekly Illustrated Journal.

ESTABLISHBD 1841.

The "QARDENKR9" CHRONICLB" has been FOB
OVKH FIFTT YEARB THE LEADING JOURNAL Of Itfl

olaBB. It has achieved this poeltlon becaaee, while
specially devoting itself to supplying the dally reqalre-
ments of gardeners of all classes, much of the Infor-
mation furnished Is of such general and permanent
value, that the GARDBNBRS' CURONICLE' ti
looked up to as the standard authority on the
subjects of which It treats.

Subscription to the United States, 14.20 per year.
Remittances to be made payable to H. Q. COVH.

Ofpicb:—

41 Wellington St., Covent Garden. London, England.

American Florist Advertisements
Work Every Day.

igoo.

The American Florist.

873

Hugging 12 Long, Thin

shallow water chambers, the flames and radiant heat
from the fire so envelop the water chambers that all
the heat is taken up by the water and instant, rapid
and continuous circulation is secured.

COMPACTNESS

combined with

GREAT EFFICIENCY

and

REASONABLE COST

is secured in these boilers.

POWER, ECONOMY AND DURABILITY

are all here evident to even an inexperienced judge.

THE UP-TO-DATE FLORIST

can get ahead of his competitors by cutting off expenses and
the great waste in the bu!:,iness in the cost of heating.

6IBLIN £ CO.. Utica. N. Y.

Write for our NEW CATALOGUE B
and PRICES.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

First Quality. Cheam Coloh.
lli In., per 1000.. 1140 I SH in., per ICOO, 9 4 SS
2 in., " .. 3 75 4 in,, " • 20

2H in., " ..ant le., " 10 80

a in., " . 4 70 ! i iB., " 18 50

C. HENNECKE CO.'""^^';^.''"'

Please mention the American Florist ivhen u-nlivs.

Standard .56 .s*

FLOWER

Pots

If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of
the Capitol, write us; we can save you money

W. H. ERNEST,

28th and M StreAti N. E WASHINGTON. D. C

Please me>!t/iiit the Amt } uau AV.'j /,,/ :>'he}i .\'j ilntg.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANTJFACTTTBBBS 0»

Flower Pots.

Before buying write for prlcei-

361-363 Herndon Street
near Wrlgbtwood Ave.*

CHICAGO. ILL*

Please mention the American Florist -when 70 itmg.

Made by

Standard Pots

Good Railroad^Facllities KELLER BROS.

Special Attention Given to ^
ifail Orders, and Special NORRISTOWN, PA.
Sizes Made to Order.

Price Lists Furnished on Application.

American florist Advts.

H

®®®I«E>I3 F»OTS

FOR THE MILLION.

Sample Pot with Price Mailed Free.

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The American Florist.

Feb, 77,

Pleasant Hill, Mo.

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Business is prospering with George M.
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immediate extension of the range of
glass by five houses 30x250 feet. The
houses now in operation cover about
four and one-half acres, there being some-
thing like 140,000 square feet of glass,
by far the greatest expanse in this terri-
tory, and the contemplated addition will
bring the total close to the 200,000-
mark.

It was in 1885 that Mr. Kellogg
embarked in the florist business, growing
a general line of stock; now his efi'ortsare
principally directed to the production of
cut flowers. For the past few years his
trade has been developing rapidly, more
than doubling in the past four years and
increasing many thousands of dollars
with the establishment of his wholesale
and retail store at Kansas City. Mr.
Kellogg grows pretty nearly everything
in his line, from American Beauty roses
to violets, sweet peas and mushrooms,
the mushroom cellar with its 2700 square
teet of beds being one of the most profit-
able specialties on the place. The stock
produced is as good as can be grown,
whether it be roses, carnations, chrysan-
themums, greens or bulbous flowers, and
everv attention is given to each item on
the list.

The establishment regularly employs
from thirty-fi\e to fifty people and most
of them have been there many years.
His heating apparatus consists of a bat-
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forty miles of steam piping in the houses.

Mr. Kellogg is a wide awake, progres-
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them the S. A. F. His home is surrounded
by 100 acres of as good land as there is
in Missouri, and he has recently con-
summated certain promising investments
in Porto Rico. One of Mr. Kellogg's
latest works is the erection of an opera
house in Pleasant Hill, which will be
opened on April 15 with Easter services,
and in which he showed his appreciation
of the value of advertising by causing the
second drop curtain to present a view of
his greenhouses. The new structure will
cost$15,000, accordingto the architect's
plans.

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on February 2.

Muscatine, 1a.— August Smith has
purchased eight acres of land of the Mus-
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to coaching some foot ball team. Last
fall he coached the eleven of the Technical
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MISTER EDITUR:

I rite to let u no i hev ben to Nu York sinct i rit u las time
an u Kin bet ur Koller bottins i hed more fun n a wagin lode a monkeys.
The N. Y. Florist Klub guv me an a lot uv uther fellers a super whitch tha kalled a "Blankit" ur sumthin like
tliat, any Iiow i no i laid under a Blankit ni al the nex da.

Them N. York chaps no how to use a feller (up) fer sure. Tha guv me sum cidur what bubled up in
the glas al the time like it wuz Bilin. It tasted in yur mouth like yer fut waz a sleep, an hed a wa uv gettin in
to yer noze like Hoss redish. But it wuz mity good an i drunk it as long as i cud se where the bottil wuz. I
don't no how i got tew bed but i dew no i hed to take a shu horn to git mi hat on nex da. I spent so mutch
munney in N. Y. ile hev to sell a lot uv mi Kole savin Bilers, and Never Rust Hinges, and Nu Departur Venti-
latin contrapshins to git even agin, an ide like to make a rase soon, a fore Semantha Jane finds out about mi
getin stroped, so tel al the Florists tew send me their names, an ile send em mi Kat-a-log.

Mi name iz J. D. CARMODY, an i liv in EVANSVILLE, INDIANA, klose tu Posey Kounty.

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1 HE American Florist.

Feb. I J,

Index to Advertisers.

AdTertlsIng Batea 8li;

AUen J K 851

American Rnun r.n . . ,

853 864 80; II

AmllnK B c 8B2

Bassetc & Washburn

8).' 8oT

Baiir 8 A %^.i

Kayersdurfer H St Co. .s:i

Beckert W C 11

Bentdey & Co 819

Berger U H & Co 853

Bernard A 11

BemlnK H a 850

Blndekunst Die 872

Blanc A * CO 8ti»

Robtilnk 4 Atkins.... 8i:l

Boerner Fred 8fiT

HOBton Letter Co 87 1

BraKue L B 818

Brant 8 D 809

Brill Francis 11

Budlong J A 849

Bunyard II A 807

Burpee W Ailee A Co 85 1

Carmody J D 875

ChlcaKO Carnation Co Sol
Cblcago House Wreck

Ing Co 874

Clnolnnntl Cut Fin Co. 848
Clark Wm A & Son. 868

Cleary & Co 861)

CoUen J M 8:0

Conard & Jones Co. . . 8';il

Conley John A Bon 871

Cottage Gardens I

Cox Seed Co II

Crabb & Hunter 80!

Craig ttobt & won 1

Groom JohD F & Bro. 853
Cunningham Jos U...869

DslUedouze Bros 860

Danley 8 T 870

Dann J H & Son .... 868
Dayton Paper Nov Co . 8T 1

Deamud J B 819

De Langhe-Vervaene . 11
natrolt Flo'w Pot M fg.S73
Dickinson Co Albert . ll

DIetsch A& Co IV

OlUon J L an 870

DomerFred & Sons «'■" 862

r>reerH A 807 iv

Dunne & Co 871

Dutton ('harlesS 870

Eastern Chemical Co. .872

Edgar WW 818

Blchholz Henry. 8fi!

BllzabeUi Nursery Co .856

BlUott W H 850

Ellison & Tesson 860

Engelhorn John C 8ti9

Bmest W H 873

Swell W 8 & Son 869

Faiciuhar & Co K & J a.iS

Fellaousen J H) 808

Ferguson John B 850

Florida Nat frod t Co

810 871

Ford Bros 851

Foster Lucius H 803

Qalvin Thos F 8i8

Gardeners I'hronlcle. 872
Gardening Co The. II
Garflekl Hk Flower Co 808

Garland Geo M Ml

Geller Slgmund 80s)

Gibbons ii W i?

'Jlblln * Co s:;i

Good A Reese Co . 865
Q «rton A Liauerwoou..870

Qunther Wm H 8)1

G imey Heater Co — 870
H-igenburger Carl. .. 8 :-(

Hall *ssn Ill

Halllday Bros 80)

Hancock Geo & Son. .803

Han M A 351

Hart K 1 8711

Hartman Mtg Co 874

Heacock Joseph 853

Helnl Joseph ,850

Helss J B 869

Hennecke c Co 873

Herr Albert M Ii

Herrmann A 871 i

Hews A H & Co 874 i

HHflnger Bros 873 (

HIU B G 4 Co I

Hippard K Ill

Hltohlngs * Co . . ..IV
Holton iHunkel Co.. 8 0 i

Hooker H M Co 871

Horan Kdw C 8.il !

Hort Ady 87 i

Uose Connection Co. .111
Howland Nursery Co. 850

Hudson & Co 818

Hunt B U. . 819

Huntsman & Co 860

Insall Klcb'd 860 |

Invalid App lance Co. 871

Jackson B B S68

Jackson & Perkins ...850

Jacobs 8 & Sons IV

Jennings B B 803

Jennliiga Bros Ill

Johnson & Stokes 852

Kastlng W F 850

Eeenan'H Seed Store.. H

KeUer Bros 873

Keller Geo 4 Son 873

Kellogg Geo M 860

Kelsey Harlan P 8i8

Kennloott Bros '^'^

849 851 856

Kentucky Tob Co 872

Klft Jos & Son 871

Kroeschell Bros Co... Ill

Knehn C A 850

<nbl Geo A 867

Kuyk K J 852

Labj Jos 868

ijauer & Hurreli. . .869
Lake Geneva Floral Co8«2
iiaaev w Boee Garaeu.863

Lee F 4 S 868

Le Moloe V 4 Sons . II

bebman Bros 872

Ley Jonn U 868

Llttlefleld U F 804

Lockiand Lum Co .870 IV

ijoug u a II

Lonsdale Bdwln. .853 870
Lord 4BurnhamCj. . IV

Lucas J & Co 876

Lynch W K 849

McCarthy 4 Co 850 803

McFadden B C 852

McFaoden W A 848

McEellar 4 Wlnwr-

son..... 819

Madei Paul 808

May Jno N 1

Menand L S6T

Meyer John c & Co 11

MlUang Frank 851

Mlllang & Co 851

Molatsch H A 860

Moller 8 Gartner Zel-

tung II

Moninger J C Co IV

Moon Samuel C 850

Moon Wm H 850

Morris Floral Co 800

Moss Geo M 850

Murphey WH 870

Murphy Wm 801

Myers 4 Co 870

Newbury EC 872

Mlessen Leo 850

N r Cut Flower Ex. .861
N y Cm t'lowor Cn . 851
Oak Grove (ireenh'se i-68

Osierlag Bros 871

Peacock W P 868

PennockSamI 8 85U

Perry Horace 856

Phlla Wire Works ... 871
Pittsburg Cut fioCo.SW

Pollworth C C Co 873

Powell J F 871

PnnoeAG4 Co 819

Prltchard J N. Ml

UuakerCity M'ohWk8.8r6

Handall A L 819

Kawllngs B I Silf

Kaynor J 1 851

Rea Bros "567

Red Towers G'nhouses 872
Heed Glass 4 Paint Co 1 V
Hegan Printing House. 11

RelnbergGeo 819 801

Relnberg Peter.... 819 801

Henard Joseph 8t'.3

Renter 8 J 807

Kiuo .VI 4 Co.. .871

RlceSeed Co Jerome B II

Rougers Alex 11

Rolker ^ 4 Sons H

Rose Mfg Co II

Rupp John F 852

Saiiiord Geo 861

Bander 4 Co 869

Schlllo Adam 874

Scullay Juhu A Ill

Scott rt».'bl s. Son 807

Snellroao Greenh's .. 809

Sheridan W F 85l

Slebrecht 4 Son 1

Situations 4 Wanta. 817

Ssabcura Dip Co 872

Siuub Nam V Hon ,...^6rt

Smith W & T Co 856

Solluu C A CO 807

South Side Floral Co. 870

Stahl Cnas B 860

Stearns Lum bar Co.. ..IV

Steflens Knill 371

Stevens & Co 872

Btooholl 11 A4CO... 11
Storrs 4 Ltarrlson Co. 808

auiheriand Geo A 850

Swahn Pottery Mfg Co 874

Swayne Wra : 802

Talt C 8 871

Thorbum J M 4 Co. 862

Tinker F B t59

Tobacco Warehousing

and Trading Co 872

Traendly 4 Hchenck.. 861
Van der Wal Jno .. 863
Vaugban's ^pt^A Store

853 866 s;0 I

VIcks Sons Jas 852

Vincent R Jr 4 Son... 869

Vredenburg 4 Co il

Wabash RR 871

Watson G C 553 it

Watson Perry 4 Co... II

Weber H 4 So^a 867

Weeber 4 Don. .11

Welland RlBCh Flo Co 864

Welon Bros .850

whUldln Pot Co 873

Whltty M A 860

Wletor Bros. 802

Williams W II Bro... 807

Wllmore W W 869

Wlttbold The Geo Co I

Wood Bros 807

Wood B M 4 Co I

Woodrofle M W 4 Co . .850

TouDgJno 861

Young Thos Jr 861

Young 4 Nugent 861

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Vol. XV.

CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 24, 1900.

No. 612.

Copjright 1900, by American Florist Company.

Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter.

Published evekt Saturday by

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

324 Dearborn St., Chicago.
Eastern Office: 67 Bromfield St., Boston.

Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $3.00.

Subscriptions accepted only from the trade.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Officeks — E. M. Wood. IS'atick, Mass., presi-
dent; F, R. PiERSoN, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice-
president; \Vm, J. Stewart, 67 Bromfield St.,
lioston, Mass., secretary; H, B. Beatty, Oil City,
Pa., treasurer. The sixteenth annual meetinfi;
will be held at New Yorli, August, 1900,

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Annual meeting and exhibition at Eden Musee,
23d St., New \oTk. March 27-29, 1900. Leonard
Barron, 136 Liberty St., New Yorl<, secretary.

THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Annual conveution at Baltimore, February,
1901. Albert M. Herb, Lancaster, Pa., secretary.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

Annual meeting at New Yorlc, August, 1900.
Elmer D. Smitu, Adrian, Mich, secretary.

THIS ISSUE 36 PAGES WITH COVER.

CONTENTS.

The carnation meeting (illus.) 877

— Complic-ating the judging 877

—Jottings of the convention 877

--Notes of the banquet 878

—Robert llalliday (portrait) 878

— \Vm. Weber (portrait) 878

— Carnation Enquirer (illus.) 878

More about the Enquirer controversy 879

What has the twentieth century in store for

the queen of flowers V 879

Who's to blame- 881

Roses— Tobacco stems in benches 881

—Maid of Honor rose 882

— Rose society dues 882

Cyclamen culture (illus.) 882

With tlie growers.— At Lancaaler, Pa 882

The matter of credits 883

Boston 883

New York 883

Philadelphia 884

Chicago 884

Washington 884

Bu rtalo 88S

Pittsburg 880

Notes of a western traveler ^n

A chance f*>r the \oung man 886

i.'arnation disputes 88fi

The landscape gardeners 886

The seed trade 892

The nursery trade 894

Our pastimes 896

St. Louis 898

Cincinnati 898

New Orleans 9iHi

Toronto 902

Denver j 9t«

Baltimore 906

THE CARNATION MEETING.

Complicating the Judging.

It would seem that the extreme of
" paternalism" had been reached in the
proposition made at the Buffalo carna-
tion meeting that the judging of new
varieties be further complicated by put-
ting the flowers through the test of
shipping to committees at various
remote points for the purpose of ascer-

ROBERT HALLIDAY.

President of the American Carnation Society.

taining their keeping qualities and by
providing for visiting delegates to note
and report on the blooming (|ualities of
new sorts to determine and publish their
exact commercial value.

Despite a few lucky strikes, we should
remember that the hybridizers' art is no
gold mine. Were it not for their devo-
tion to the science itself our hybridizers
would hardly find sufficient remuneration
to induce them to continue in the uncer-
tain business of raising and introducing
new varieties. Their work is, to a great
extent, a labor of love and their readiness
to accept the judgment of their fellows
by submitting their productions for
exhibition and critical comparison at
every reasonable opportunity should be

a sufficient guarantee to buyers that the
introducers are not lying awake nights
planning how to mislead them, but have
an equal interest in disseminating only
things that will bring to them confidence
and honor. The grower whose timidity,
distrust or parsimony is such that he
shrinks from risking the investment of a
few dollars in new introductions which
have successfully passed through the
ordeal of repeated public exhibition and
the search-light of the ever-alert trade
press is not likely to dazzle the floricul-
tural world with his enterprise or busi-
ness success.

So, even if the proposition were practi-
cal, which it is not, we cannot see that
there is any cause for seeking to burden
dealers and encumber a useful society
with a scheme to ensure carnation grow-
ers against possible loss through buying
new things from their brother florists.
But we all know that soil, weather and
methods of culture have everything to
do with the substance of a flower and
that its lasting (jualities are further very
largely dependent upon time and manner
of cutting and subsei|uent handling and
exposure. Conse(|uently it is difficult to
see how any conclusions could be reached
by the proposed plan that would have
any direct value.

As one member remarked when the
proposition was up for discussion at
But'lalo, "If the growers would give less
attention to judging and more to grow-
ing it would be greatly to their advant-
age."

Joltings of the Convention.

Hastily written manuscript caused us
to say "Eugenie" where "Enquirer" was
intended in last week's report of the
prizes awarded in the sweepstake com-
petition and in the notice of seedlings
certificated and necessitates an humble
apology. Enquirer proved to be a great
keeper.

Another wonderful keeper, as indicated
by the way it showed up at the banquet
on Friday evening, was H. A. Molatsch's
red seedling. It only fell two points
short of taking a certificate. It might
ha?e won out had the judges foreseen
how wide awake it could keep.

C. W. Ward's Morning Glory was
much admired. He also showed a fine
collection of novelties and seedlings.
Gomez and Maceo were fine. Morning
Glory and a lot of dashing seedlings
were also staged by F. Domer & Sons.

Mention of the award of first prize to
Weber's vase of fifty Mayor Pingree was
unintentionally omitted. The proportion

878

The American Florist.

Feb. 24,

of yellows in the exhibition was exceed-
ingly slim, they being almost as scarce as
were the ladies at the sessions of the
society.

The Canadians had some good things
on view. Miller, of Bracondale, had a
gem in Lady Van Home, a very delicate
pink, and Dunlop had some promising
seedlings. Harry Dale also contributed.
J. N. May'sOlympiashowedupgrandly
and was one of the best keepers. It was
also shown by E G. Hill. Witterstaet-
ter's Opal was lovely and Marquisee's
Syracuse, a good flower of Scott color,
looked promising.

Weber & Sons had a batch of grand
seedlings and showed Genevieve Lord in
excellent shape. Irene, in Crabb &
Hunter's collection, was much admired.
John A. Macrae sent, from Providence,
a white and pink sport of Eldorado.

Craig & Son's vase of Ethel Crocker
caught many orders for them and their
America only lost a first prize by being
short in count. Mrs. Lawson loomed up
grandly and Peter Fisher was eagerly
questioned as to his next sensation.

The seedlings from the Chicago Carna-
tion Company were up in the advanced
classes, with brilliant prospects. E. G.
Hill's Mary Hill was also a good one.
W. J. Palmer & Son showed a nice lot of
standard sorts.

No flower received greater compliments
than The Marquis. The crowd con-
stantly around it showed how it
impressed the public.

Violets were shown in good quality by
C. Cummings, Wm. Fendley, C. Merkel
& Sons and Eli Cross.

Kilt's flower vases and holders and
Garland's greenhouse gutters were on
exhibition.

Chas. Keitsch is an ideal exhibition
manager.

Notes of the Banquet.

Ward was so filled with enthusiasm
that he mounted a chair and declared he
was having the most cosmopolitan good
time he ever had in his life. Between
Scott, Aphis Punk, angel food and other
ingredients he had all the fun he could
take care of. He paid a fervent compli-
ment to Governor Roosevelt and asserted
that a man who could stand so well the
naming o( so good a carnation after him
is no ordinary man.

Rudd tackled the problem of compara-
tive standards and ideal standards and
tried to tell how it is possible to score
100 points any time without half trying.
He declared it to be money in pocket and
education for a man to attend such gath-
erings as this and learn the sentiments of
the trade and see what others are doing,
and was warmly congratulated by his
friend Bassett when he sat down.

May, speaking for the S. A. P., said
that the mother society was proud of
her good-looking offspring. He praised
the exhibition, the Buffalo brethren and
the management and promised a great
future for the carnation.

Hill told Indiana stories in his inimita-
ble way, was very witty in his local allu-
sions, quoted Byron and managed to get
in a sympathetic word for England,
which set the Canadians and Fancourt
to dancing.

Dailledouze said he was no orator but
bashfully admitted he was proud of the
gold medal, and the reception accorded
him shows that his hearers thought it
•well won.

Scott's appeal for quiet and courtesy
during the speechmaking was approved
and applauded.

The ringing harmonies of the "Brave

Old Duke of York" were sadly missed on
this occasion.

Youthful Miller, of Canada, looked very
much at home, draped in the stars and
stripes.

The quartette was all right and the
Irish countess carried everything before
her.

Plenty of talent within the Unes with
such singers as Dumont and Hartshorne.

Marquisee is a master of earnestness,
eloquence, patriotism and wit.

Gammage wants the carnation society
to go to Canada in 1902.

Witterstaetter thought it was easier to
win medals than to make a speech.

Scott got in an early word for the S. A.
F. convention for Buflalo in 1901.

Thompson, it was hinted, has another
carnation boom up his sleeve.

WM. WEBER.

\'ice-Presideut of the American Cnruation Sociel y.

Maryland had a good representative
in Wm. Weber.

President Craig's response was digni-
fied and hopeful.

Kasting knows how to make people
enjoy themselves.

"Wit and gastronomy" was a howling
success.

So was Fancourt's "Absent Minded
Beggar."

"Auld Lang Syne" as usual.

Come to Baltimore.

Robert Halliday.

The new president of the American
Carnation Society could not well fail of
the attainment of a leading place in the
floricultural world. His grandfather
was the first florist in Baltimore, havmg
established his business in 1837, and his
father was a leading figure in the trade
during the many years he carried on the
business. On his mother's side, John
Dick occupied the same position at Phil-
adelphia that the paternal grandparent
did at Baltimore, having embarked in
the trade in 1838. Robert Halliday was
born in 1865 and, after receiving a liberal
education, he took a position in the
establishment founded thirty-three years
before his birth, and in which he remained
until 1889, when he and John D.
Halliday formed the firm of Halliday

Bros. At the very beginning the young
men assumed a leading place in the busi-
ness of the city, John D. Halliday con-
ducting the store and Robert managing
the greenhouses. From the outset car-
nations have been given special attention
and few have been able to equal the qual-
ity of the Halliday stock. Flora Hill is
grown by them to perfection and their
new red. Mack Richmond, surpasses
everything in its class which they have
tried, and all the new sorts are tested by
them. Since Mrs. M.J.Thomas, an aunt
of the Halliday Bros., retired from busi-
ness, the management of her store at 329
N. Charles street has devolved upon Mr.
Hall'day. He is a man of fine physique,
genial, energetic and interested. The
American Carnation Society will not
suffer under his guidance. Mack.

Wm. Weber.

William Weber was born near Mount
Savage, Maryland, November 5, 1869.
He grew up on the farm and from his
earliest days he evinced a love for flow-
ers. Later, when he had his own little
garden, he eagerly took all plants given
him to raise, as well as all those he could
get his hands on when the foreman was
not in sight. But he proved an obstinate
pupil in the greenhouse, and many were
the trials of the foreman who was
charged with the difficult task of teach-
ing him the duties of a capable florist.
When he was thirteen years of age his
parents removed to Oakland, where a
couple of years later he was given a
greenhouse 12x60 feet, and the real work
of developing into a florist was begun.
Houses were added from time to time;
gradually the carnation became upper-
most in his mind and he is now giving
more attention to this plant than to any
other, although the establishment of
about 65,000 square feet is devoted to
general stock. T^pon attaining his major-
ity he was admitted to partnership in
the firm of H. Weber & Sons, and has
direct charge of the greenhouse depart-
ment. He is a member of the American
Carnation Society, Society of American
Florists, Gardeners' Club of Baltimore,
and the newly organized American Rose
Society.

Carnation Enquirer.

This pink variety was obtained by
Richard Witterstaetter from a seedling
of the same parentage as Evelina (Ade-
laide Kreskin crossed with a white seed-
ling obtained by crossing Silver Spray
and Tidal Wave) but different in habit
and of Daybreak color. As it bloomed
late in the season, this seedling was not
disseminated, but it was crossed with
the pollen of Emma Wocher, the result
being eight seeds and Enquirer. In the
sweepstake competition at Buffalo
Enquirer was awarded second prize,
Dailledouze Bros, taking first with Mrs.
Bradt. Enquirer also received a certifi-
cate at Buffalo, scoring SS points At
the carnation exhibition of the Chicago
Florists' Club, Januarj' 18, the judges
awarded it 100 points. The judges of
the Cincinnati Florists' Society, at the
carnation exhibition in that citv, Decem-
ber 9, 1.S99, made the score 92-'a points
and awarded it the McLean gold medal.

HoosiCK Falls, N. Y.— The rose house
and graperies of Walter A. Wood were
burned February 15 while the water
supply was cut off by an overflow of the
Hoosick river. The loss was covered by
insurance.

rgoo.

The American Florist.

879

GENERAL VIEW OF CARNATION EXHIBITION AT BUFFALO, FEBRUARY 15-16, 1900.

More About the Enquirer Controversy.

Ed. Am. Florist:— If you will permit
me to occupy a little of your space, the
end of the Enquirer controversy is not
yet; I think I am expected to respond to
Mr. Rudd and Mr. Benthey. The former
gentleman inquires as to my course of
action in case a true blue carnation of
the style of Scott were to come before
me as a judge. Well, that will never be,
if Mathews is right in describing his col-
ors. He tells us that when nature was
painting her flowers she had no true
blue on her palette. But in case Mr.
Mathews was wrong in claiming it, I
certainly would give the carnation a
goodly number of points for color and in
all other respects I would turn it down,
even in the face of committing a crime,
for I should have to go by the letter of
our scale; I could not take into consider-
ation the rarity of the color, disregard-
ing all the other points in the make-up of
what I call a perfect carnation. Does
our score say that judges shall compare
a pink with a pink except as to color? It
simply says "carnation." Mr. Rudd
takes offense at the use of the word per
fection. For what purpose did the
framers of our scale make the total
points equal 100? Was that not intended
to represent perfection? If it does not
represent perfection, what, please, does
it represent? I agree with Mr. Rudd
that perfection never did and never will

exist in a flower, and I, for one, will never

give a candidate the required 100 points

to come up to that.
Now to Mr. Benthey's case, I wish to

say that there is no ill-feeling on my

side of this discussion and I hope that
the Chicago gentleman has taken up the
matter in the same spirit. Mr. Mathews
gave us a color chart on which he placed
true pink and if pure pink is not better
than any other shade of pink, then Mr.
Benthey's point is well taken. Size is
given as one of the points for judges to
consider, and I take it that the larger the
carnation the more points it should
score. If Mr. Benthey gives Enquirer
twenty points for size, what would he do
with No. 666? I know that we are to
consider only that which is before us; we
may some day get ten-inch flowers but
there will be ample time for revising the
scale before that. Mr. Benthey asks me
what I want in a calyx. Why, I want a
calyx which breaks evenly, to permit the
petals to expand. If one of the breaks is
deeper than the others it is a fault, and
the next thing to a split flower. We cer-
tainly want a rigid stem to carry the
flower erect. The same rule holds good
in roses and chrysanthemums. As to
form, I consider the best the perfect hem-
isphere. A flower which is irregular or
too flat ought not to be considered first-
class in form. It is the unnecessary break
in the calyx which causes the irregularity.
Petalage ought to be regular, set evenly
and as closely as good form will permit.
The texture should be heavy and the
petals should be without crinkle or curl
The more pronounced the fragrance, the
better. Enquirer is only slightly fragrant;
we have many which are superior. Is it
not rightly claimed that our new sorts
are losing ground in respect to fragrance?
W. W. Coles' remarks in your last

issue were rather a bouquet for me and I
thank him for it. In closing I wish to
call attention to the fact that my judg-
ment of Enquirer at Cincinnati varied
only one point from the score of the
judges at Buffalo, where the judges were
three ex-presidents of the S. A. F. This I
think is a pretty good showing for the
country judge as compared with these
supreme court judges of carnations.

Theo. Bock.

What Has the Twentieth Century in Store
for the Queen of Flowers?

[Read be/ore the Florists' Club of Philadelphia,
Tuesday, February 6, igoo. by John N. A/ay.]

Such was the heading of a paper I was
notified by your secretary to prepare for
this evening. I cannot but think the
title an absurdity and none but a canny
Scotchman, who doubtless has been sit-
ting on a specimen of his national emblem
very shortly before suggesting such an
heading, or possibly a broken case of
Delaware product used so extensively for
Christraas decoration, which made the
pain all the more sharp, it not being sold
as it should have been; in either case, he
must have thought that misery loves
company, and so would try to inflict
some of the pains he felt on me. The
absurdity is all the more potent from the
fact that no florist of to-day has any
time to study astronomy to find out
what the future has in store for himself
or his competitors; possibly, it may have
been intended as a joke, but I confess I
am too dull of comprehension to see
where it comes in. But no matter what

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Feb. 24,

caused the inception of such a conundrum
by the party in question, it would be
only fair to ask him to solve it, or at
least give some explanation why he pre-
sumed to think any one less gifted than
himself in looking into the mysteries of
the future could answer such a question
with any grain of reasonable honesty
toward the members of this association.
Last summer, some of the wiseacres in
our business predicted that as general
business throughout the country was
booming, the florist business would feel
the general benefit thereof; said would-be
prophets close their mouths as tight as a
clam when questioned why their prog-
nostications have not been lulfilled, and
if I attempted to foretell anything for the
floral queen, I undoubtedly would be
posted throughout this broad country as
an impostor; gentlemen, I am not ambi-
tious to get any such complimentary
title either now or in the future.

Had the question been reversed, and I
had been asked to review what the nine-
teenth century had stored up for the
florist in floral gems which have been
sadly neglected, I might have taxed my
memory for a few really good things
which have never been given the atten-
tion by the florist that their merits
deserve, and which if treated as they
deserve would command the admiration
of every lover of the beautiful creations
of nature; but I am supposed to talk on
the subject of the queen of flowers. As I
understand this, and I think everyone
present understands it in the same mean-
ing, namely, the queen of flowers refers to
the rose. S. Reynolds Hole, that inim-
itable writer, describes the queen of flow-
ers as no other has ever done; he says we
have nothing in the whole range of flori-
culture so completely charming, as a
rosary in the time of roses. "A grower
of most flowers and a lover of all, I know
of none which can compare with the rose
for color, form and fragrance, jointly,
whether en masse or in single blooms;"
again, he says: "Enter the rose garden
when the first sunshine sparkles in the
dew, and enjoy with thankful happiness
one of the loveliest scenes of the earth.
What a diversity, and yet what harmony
of color; there are white roses, striped
roses, blush roses, pink roses, rose roses,
carmine roses, crimson roses, scarlet roses,
vermilion roses, maroon roses, purple
roses, roses almost black and roses of
glowing gold. What diversity— and yet
what harmony in outline; roses in size
no bigger than an agate stone on the fore-
finger of an alderman, and roses four
inches across."

And so it must be roses I am to talk
about to-night; not of the past or pres-
ent, but of the future, so designed by our
worthy knight of the thistle. Well, we
have three or four varieties now being
rather extensively cultivated by the grow-
ers of cut flowers for commercial pur-
poses throughout the country, to the
exclusion of nearly every other variety,
no matter how good and beautiful it
be. In the future we may have to boil
these down and grow still fewer varie-
ties, yet, mind, I do not assert that we
shall, and possibly as a better knowledge
of the merits of others becomes more gen-
eral among the flower buyers, we may
have to increase the number by one or
two varieties. Personally, I think it
would be a step toward advancement if
we could multiply the present varieties
by at least ten; then flower buyers and
flower lovers would have a chance to
choose something more diversified in
color, form and artistic beauty than they
have ever seen up to the present time.

Unfortunately, size seems to be the main
object sought for now; this is very unfor-
tunate, as it excludes so many of the real
gems of the rose family. No one would
like to be confined to beef for breakfast,
mutton for dinner and pork for supper,
without any change, for three hundred
and sixty-five days in the year, and the
same diet for the next year; no matter
how good the beef, mutton and pork
may be, they will soon begin to think a
change would be more agreeable — some-
thing more in variety will be greatly
appreciated. So it will be in flowers; the
same everlasting red, white and pink may
be and are undoubtedly very handsome,
but there are those who will appreciate
some other tints, variety in size, form,
fragrance, etc. Why should their wishes
not be gratified? It certainly will be
greatly to the florist's benefit whether
he be grower, dealer or retailer, to cater

CARNATION ENQUIRER

to the public taste at large, yes, and to
elevate that taste by the introduction of
a much greater variety. Very many of
the most charmingly beautiful roses are
comparatively small buds, such as Ma
Capucine, Mme. Falcot, Safrano, La
Sylphide, Isabella Sprunt, Bon Sileneand
dozens of others, perfect gems in form,
color and fragrance. All these and
hosts of others are at command, ready
for the twentieth century, and there will
undoubtedly be many new ones not yet
introduced, which will be placed before
the public for popular endorsement.

Our home productions in this line in
the past have been somewhat limited,
though we have some sterling varieties
of American origin which have not met
with the endorsement their merits
deserve. From present indications, we
should soon see some extra choice seed-
lings, distinct and beautiful things, which
are now being produced by careful and
expert hybridizers. All hail to these
children — may they become illustrious
citizens, winning fame and glory in every
civilized country.

But we are not yet quite out of the
nineteenth century, and ere we bid good-
bye to it, the queen of flowers will have
made its first debut in this country on
its own responsibility as an independent
factor for public patronage and support

under the title of the American Rose Soci-
etv. It will give its first exhibition on
March 27, 28 and 29 at the Eden Musee,
New York, when her majesty will hold
a goodly court where a very large num-
ber of her courtiers will attend this, her
first levee, arrayed as befitting the occa-
sion in all their most gorgeous uniforms.

Her majesty will give a second recep-
tion in June next, which is the month of
roses. At this levee all her subjects, from
those dwelling in glass houses to the
humble occupants of a few feet of com-
mon garden soil and exposed to all the
changes and vicissitudes of the elements
without even the friendly shelter of a
thistle, will be received with all due court-
esies. Those from the humble cottage
garden will be on equal footing with
those coming from the richest homes.
Her majesty is no respecter of persons
but welcomes all with queenly dignity and
all are invited to come.

Thus the long delayed inauguration of
crowning (Jueen Rosa is to be a fitting
closing of the nineteenth century. We,
who have long paid court at her feet,
trust the beginning of the twentieth cen-
tury will see the American Rose Society
placed on such a firm foundation that it
will be second to none in the world.
With our thousands of florists, whom
the rose has done more for in their busi-
ness than any other flower ever can, the
society certainly ought not to lack pat-
ronage; from our tens of thousands of
amateurs, who will grow and love the
rose for the rose's sake, we shall certainly
get an army of supporters.

This I consider the grandest thing the
twentieth century has in store for the
queen of flowers. The liberal support ot
it will do more to advance the florists'
interests than we can possibly imagine at
this time, and this is not prophesying
anything either. If it can be done in
England, and it has been, it certainly can
be accomplished in America, with all its
wealth and daily growing taste for the
beautiful creations of nature. Only show
the people how to grow roses in their
gardens, and tens of thousands of them
are ready to plant them, who are only
deterred now because they do not know
how to treat them. Look at the villa
homes, the cottage homes — yes, and the
grounds of the wealthy throughout this
entire continent, and how few of them
cultivate the rose (or hardly any other
flowers for that matter) , except the very
commonest; compare this with the homes
in any European country and the differ-
ence will be all the more apparent.

I think you will all agree with me that
the American Carnation Society has done
more for the advancement of the carna-
tion during its existence than a whole
century had done for it previously. Why
should not the queen of flowers be equally
advanced if well supported? Yes, and to
a much greater degree as the field for the
roseisof very much wider scope than that
of the carnation. The last three decades
of the present century have seen immense
improvement in the varieties of roses;
that the improvement will continue,
there is, I think, not a shadow of doubt.
Hence we may hope in the near future to
see Queen Rosa in greater glory than
ever before.

So let us say "Welcome to the Twenti-
eth Century for the "Queen of Flowers."

Bristol, R. I.— R. H. Dunbar has
purchased of William Hodgkins the
entire property of the Bristol Rose
Houses and will conduct the business
hereafter.

igoo.

The American Florist.

881

Who's to Blame?

The American Rose Society has its
work cut out foi it. According to the
experts, the society is their only hope if
the rose is to be pulled out of the slough
of despond into which it has sunk in this
last 3'ear of the nineteenth century. They
all admit that the list of roses may now
be counted on the digits of one hand.
American Beauty, Bride, Bridesmaid and
Meteor! And who's to blame? Jno. N.
May says the dealer is to blame; the
fewer varieties he has to keep on hand
the better he likes it; and when a custo-
mer asks for something different from the
eternal, everlasting four he swears the
grower cannot or will not produce any-
thing different. Wherein he (the dealer)
departs from the eternal truth, says Mr.
May, and commits a crime of damnable
dimensions, stopping the natural tend-
ency of the pufjlic toward newer and
better things and nullifying all disinter-
ested efforts of the poor grower to give
the public someting better.

Mr. Cartledge, one of the mildest and
most diffident of the retailers, is so stung
with this aspersion that he does an
unheard of thing — gets up on his hind
legs in open meeting and hurls the slan-
der back with scorn. It takes a good
deal to bring Mr. Cartledge to his ftet.
The world do move, that's certain. He
says it's all the growers' fault. If they
\:ould get good Perles they could sell
:hera. They got Watteville last fall, fine
stuff at first, and they sold all they could
get. Then these came down to little
nubbins, and who could use such stock?
Then there were other varieties, but how
long did they last? And one could not
take an order for them as there was no
certainty of being able to procure. It's
easy for the grower to lay all the blame
for our miserable list of four roses on the
retailer — let them bring in other good
varieties in quantity and give some
assurance of a regular supply and there
would be no trouble in extending thelist.

These two gentlemen are a fair sample
of the attitude of the two branches of the
trade, the grower and the retailer,
towards each other when the question is
asked. Who's to blame? They each know
how the other ought to conduct his
business and, by gum, if there's no
amendment pretty soonthey are goingto
htart in and show each other how to do
it. Ha! Ha! Will they? Not much! A
man is a grower or a retailer because he
can do one of them best. It's the survi
val of the fittest and as certain as the
law of gravitation. This attitude
reminds me very much of our way of
conducting the war. Every fireside has
a general these days who knows better
than anybody else just how to conduct
the campaign, how many guns are
needed and how and whereto place them,
where to put the cavalry, and the proper
place to make entrenchments, when to
give battle and when to lie still. It
makes no difference that the generals
who do conduct the campaign on the
field have the advantage of being on the
spot and having made a life study of
their profession — that counts for nothing
in the minds of the fireside generals who
conduct things from the safe vantage
ground of their own ingle nooks.

However, there's one advantage gained
by this discussion. It has helped to clear
the atmosphere of some chaotic ideas
and clearly indicates that there's noth-
ing to be gained by blaming one another
for sins of omission or commission. It's
a case of pulling together and being
broad minded enough to look into the

future a bit. A new thing may not pay
you (|uite as well at first but the chances
are it will amply make up for that by and
by. And that policy is bound in the long
run to raise the standard of the business
in every way and co-incidently accom-
plish the education of the public, which,
Jno. Burton says, we are not doing now
and are big frauds for accepting compli-
ments from mayors and governors when
they praise us at conventions for our
noble efforts in spreading a love of the
beautiful among the people.

One of the first steps is to keep our-
selves abreast of the times on the best
new and old roses of the present day,
else how are we to be able to know
what to grow or how to tell our custo-
mers about them? We have just inaugu-
rated a society for the very purpose of
enabling us to keep in touch. How many
of you have joined it? Can it be as use-
ful to you with fifty as with 500 or 5000
members? It seems to me, dear reader,
that "it's up to you" and you're the fel-

low I've been after in this little sermon.
It's the fellow who don't care that's the
great clog on the wheels of advancement.
Send your name to-day to Leonard
Barron, 131; Liberty street, New York
city. The day will come when you will
rise up and call me blessed for having
asked you to do it. G. C. Watson.

Philadelphia.

ROSES.

TOBACCO STEMS IN BENCHES.

Ed. Am. Florist:— I have a bench of
roses on a number of which the leaves
are turning yellow. In filling the bench
with soil I placed some tobacco stems at
the bottom. Would these affect the
plants? C.A.J.

The correspondent should examine the
roots of his roses; if they have turned
black in the immediate vicinity of the
tobacco stems it will prove clearly that

DAILLEDOUZE BROS'. CARNATION No. 666.

This v:irii.'tj', shown io larijc- v;ise, was awarded the Lawson gold mi'dal at the Iturlalo Curnation
rshibition, February 1.5-lB, \m>.

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the trouble comes from that source;
tobacco stems have never proved very
congenial food for roses, either above or
below the roots. But there may be
another cause for the yellow foliage,
namely, eel worm; if on examination he
finds a number of small lumps on the
roots, he can be certain that these pests
are largely to blame. In either case a
good soaking of clear lime water will
help to correct the trouble. Take about
one peck ol fresh lime, slake it in a barrel,
then add about fifty gallons of water,
stir it well and allow it to stand till clear;
let the soil in the benches be a little on
the dry side, then give a good soaking
all over; repeat in fourteen days; if there
is no improvement in the foliage in thirty
days, repeat the dose; it usually takes
three doses to benefit them materially.
John N. May.

MAID OF HONOR ROSE.

Ed. Am. Florist: — We notice that
"Ohioan" complains that Maid of Honor
rose behaves badly with him, something
like Waban. It behaves the same with
us, although we grow it as the Hofl-
meister Co. directs. Bridesmaid and
Golden Gate produce good flowers in the
same house. We saw it in Cincinnati
and it was all right there. We do not
think it was over propagated. What
has been the experience of other growers?

Nashville, Tenn. Joy & Son.

ROSE SOCIETY DUES.

Ed. Am. Florist:— Having received
many inquiries from your subscribers as
to dues, etc , of the American Rose
Society, brought forth by my appeal to
growers, it would confer a favor upon
me and I think do the cause much good if
you would publish the followinginforma-
tion in your next issue. The dues are:
Life membership, $50. in one payment;
active membership. %'A per year; asso-
ciate membership, $1 per year.

All that is necessary to become a mem-
ber is to remit dues to Jno. N. May,

treasurer, Summit, Union Co., N. J., orto
Leonard Barron, secretary, 136 Liberty
street. New York. The latter will be
only too glad to send the constitution
and bylaws to any one asking for same.
Who will help us to keep the ball rolling?
Benjamin Dorrance.

Cyclamen Culture.
The accompanying illustrations show
some cyclamens grown by Richard
Rothe, gardener to Clay Kemble, Glen-
side, Pa., as they appeared last Christ-
mas. The seed was sown in September
1898, and after the seedlings had been
pricked off into shallow pans, where
they remained until March, 1899, they
were planted in two and a half inch pots.
Kept at a night temperature of 50° and
in day time well exposed to light and
air, they were sturdy plants when placed
in a low frame outside in May. The
sashes were shaded and raised about one
foot above the tops of the plants, allow-
ing air free access on all sides. During
the summer months the plants received
frequent spraying with a fine nozzled
syringe on bright days to keep off red
spider and thrips and help along the
development of the foliage. All buds
appearing before the first of September
were pinched out and shifting was neces-
sary three times until, about the first of
October, most of the plants stood in
eight-inch pots. Cyclamens when housed
in good condition about the middle of
October need little or no forcing in order
to have them at their best during the
Christmas holidays.

According to the last reports of the
Christmas trade from all sections of the
country there is abundant evidence of a
steady increase in the demand for flower-
ing plants. It may therefore be of inter-
est to some readers of the American
Florist to know about the compara-
tively easy culture of this popular plant,
as practiced by Mr. Rothe. To the private
eardener as well as the commercial
florist well grown cyclamens constitute a
most useful factor in brightening up the

greenhouses during the winter months
and they are practically indispensable
for indoor decoration.

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LIGHT PINK CYCLAMEN GROWN BY R. ROTHE, QLEN8IDE, PA.

WITH THE GROWERS.

at LANCASTER, PA.

H. D. Rohrer takes prizes for his carna-
tions at shows in Philadelphia and other
big cities and grows the kind of stock he
exhibits. Mrs. Bradt appears to respond
especially to his generous treatment.
The inclination of this variety to sport
is very marked. He is propagating from
the second generation of the sport and
finds only a few inclined to revert. The
sport is, as with other growers, a large
red flower and no doubt it has come to
stay.

As is generally known, Mr. Rohrer is a
wholesale grower of long and profitable
experience which would enable him to
retire upon his laurels and fat purse.
But he is far too interesl'=d and enthusi-
astic to quit just now. He grows carna-
tions indoors entirely, but not necessarily
entirely under glass. As soon as the
weather permits in the spring, the glass
is removed. Each course ol butted glass
is put by itself on a sort of pocket-like
shelf below the eaves and is ready to be
put back in the fall, each pane to be
placed in regular order, just where it was
in the spring. Mr. Rohrer says that one
would be surprised to see how quickly a
couple of careful men will take off and
put en the glass, as no fitting or turning
is needed. Then there is no danger of
loss of glass from summer hail storms.
Mr. Rohrer does not believe that renewal
of the soil is necessary. The exposure to
the elements, sun, wind and showers,
together with a liberal supply of fertil-
izers ifjudiciously supplied, will, bethinks,
keep up the soil indefinitely. The large
pile of stable manure close to a large
tank or concrete vat at an elevation suf-
ficient to supply all his houses by gravity
is one of the prominent evidences that he
practices what he preaches. A. man at a
force pump assists gravity in the flow of
the rich fluid and reduces the time of the
man with the hose by more than one- half
George W. Shroyer and his son, Harry
A. Shroyer, have the oldest establishment
in or near Lancaster. George W. Shroyer
was a florist of note before many of those
now prominent in the business were
born. The writer believes Mr. Shroyer
to be the oldest florist in Pennsvlvania.
The son keeps a flower store on N. Queen
street, and it would be pretty hard to
ask for anything of importance thatthev
could not supply from their own houses.
An immense variety of exceptionally well
grown plants fill their houses. They are
therefore well prepared to decorate and
Mr. Shroyer not only decorates with
good taste on nearly every important
occasion in Lancaster but he sometimes
goes as far as Harrisburg. His latest
call was for the funeral of the late Lan-
caster postmaster and editor, Major
Ellwood Griest. Governor Stone and
other prominent dignitaries were there
and of course the decorations for a
Quaker funeral, while not elaborate,
were expected to be "just so."

Daniel K. Herr grows plants, mostly
for bedding purposes, and grows them
well and in quantity. He loves the beau-
tiful and his plants are a sight. Coleus,
geraniums and begonias are his main
specialties, produced mostly for the
wholesale trade.

Albert M. Herr needs no introduction
as Daniel K. Herr's son. As secretary of
the American Carnation Society he is at

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all times expected to show something
unusual in that special line and he never
disappoints. Not much but carnations
are grown in his large range of houses.
Several of his houses are not quite No. 1
but the others make up what these lack.
A house of Ethel Crocker is a marvel and
proves that the claims for this variety
have not been overdrawn. His extensive
propagating houses are models and the
long benches of carnation cuttings set
one to wondering what he will do with
them; but then he seldom has enough to
supply the demand. He ships nearly all
he produces.

Lancaster, with its wealth and about
40,000 population, is a poor market for
fine flowers. The large growers, and
even the small ones, ship the greater part
of their crops. The "Cabbage Hill" ele-
ment somewhat pervades the town and
prefers the aroma of sauerkraut to that
of violets or American Beauties. Here
as in other cities some of the wealthiest
have greenhouses on their own grounds
and are in the main satisfied with what
they produce. M.

The Matter of Credits.

The question of credits is a very
important one to every wholesale florist
and it assumes particular prominence in
the establishment where cut flowers are
wholesaled on c.immission.

The wholesale florists have for years
been discussing this problem of giving
credit and several plans have been
broached for making the evil less acute,
but conditions do not yet seem to be ripe
for such an organization as is required.
Eventually the wholesale florists should
have a co-operative credit agency of their
own, which should publish for its mem-
bers a list of credits, it being one of the
rules of the organization that the
moment a buyer is reported as a bad
risk, he must pay cash to all. A number
of features might be added to broaden
the work and secure all the wholesalers
as members, but the general advantage of
such a mutual benefit experience list
should be sufficient to bring in every
dealer of consequence.

And the advantages would not be
all on one side. The responsible retail-
ers would secure even greater benefit.
How often you hear a retailer com-
plain that a certain competitor is
selling at less than the complainant
can buy for. That is easy of explanation.
One dealer pays cash; the other owes the
wholesaler and will owe him as long as
he will "stand for it"; then something
will happen to make an item for the
press and probably a case for the bank-
ruptcy lawyers. Retailers have repeat-
edly found it difficult to compete with
those who do not intend to pay.

To day, when no two firms agree on
the credit of anyone, each wholesaler has
to rely on his individual judgment and a
great many people secure credit who are
not entitled to it and who abuse it.
Then, too, if you ask a new buyer for
references it hurts him, even if he
promptly produces references enough to
fill a book; and if he happens to be aman
without credit, a "dead one," he puts up
a most awful "roar" and promptly does
his cash buying elsewhere.

The cut flower business ought to be
spot cash. For the commission man of
to-day to keep up with the times be must
have a bank account large enough to
carry any buyers that are good, an
occasional one that isn't, and still pay
the producer on demand.

E. E. PiKSER.

PURE WHITE CYCLAMEN GROWN R. ROTHE, GLENSIDE, PA.

Boston.

PROSPERITY ATTENDS THE CLOSE OF THE
SOCIAL SEASON.— PRICES STIFFEN —SOME
GOOD ROSES. — BULBOUS STOCK IS POPU-
LAR.—VARIOUS lOTTING AND PERSONAL
NOTES.

The flower trade seems to have gath-
ered itself together for the final winding
up of the season, before Lent takes pos-
session. The past week has been gener-
ally satisfactory and there remains but a
week more. While lacking in sensational
features and unusually quiet on the sur-
face, yet the season is believed to have
been a fairly good one and as profitable,
all together, to growers, dealers and
retailers, as any in recent years.

All prices have stiffened upconsiderably
within the past few days. Roses have
done well and the returns, for those
growers who grade correctly, have been
pleasant reading. The dissatisfaction,
where any exists, is confined to those
who grade according to their own ideas
rather than to the generally adopted
market scale and then howl because their
receipts do not agree with published
price quotations. And their race will
never become extinct.

No better roses have ever been seen in
this market than those being sent to
Welch Bros, by S. J. Renter. The highest
grades of his cut are bringing $25 per
hundred and his carnations are of an
equally high order. Fred King's scarlet
carnation, named after himself, is very
popular and a great keeper.

Warren Ewell reports the trade in
flowering bulbs in pans as excellent. The
quality of his stock this year is superior
to anything in the past and it seems to
be generally in demand — as popular,
almost, as Warren himself; and this is
saying much.

The annual scrimmage over the gypsy
moth appropriation is on at the State
House All kinds of charges and counter
charges are being made, some going so
far as to accuse the moth hunters of
planting colonies of the pest to perpetu-
ate their occupation.

E. M. Wood has just got back from

the salubrious Florida coast, full of
entertaining stories of that favored land
and looking greatly refreshed after his
much needed vacation. S. A. F. matters
and CO- operative purchase will now
begin to hum.

Lothrop & Higgins,of Bridgewater, are
making arrangements to put up a mam-
moth display of dahlias at the Paris
exposition.

Herman, Mr. Edgar's driver, was
badly injured while unloading some
plants from his wagon on Tremont
street Tuesday morning, by being struck
by a runaway team.

Long & Marshall have taken posses-
sion of the Thorndike flower store and
an appearance of progressive prosperity
is unmistakable.

A. T. Boddington, of New York, is in
town; also R. H. Dunbar, of Bristol,
R, L

New York.

STATE OF THE MARKET.— THE FAVORITES
BRING GOOD PRICES. — THE VIOLET SITUA-
TION.— MARKET DEPENDS UPON THE
WEATHER.— STORY OF THE SPECIALTIES.
—NOTES.

The leaders for the past week in the
cut flower market have been Beauties,
top grade Bridesmaids, good carnations
and lilacs. Beauties are in larger supply
than one year ago but are averaging
more money and have held up well in
price, bringing 60 cents for the best.
Extra quality Bridesmaids are just about
equal to the demand, the best running up
to 15 cents. Brides are not so easily
sold and bring lower values on the
average. Brunners have arrived but the
number coming in is small as yet, the
price ranging from 20 cents to 50 cents.

The daily supply of violetsisenormous.
Thus far they have been cleaned up at
fair figures except when rainy weather
or a snow storm like that of last Satur-
day interferes, in which case it taxes the
cellars of the wholesalers to store them.
With no other flower is the sale so
dependent upon the weather. On account
of their short-lived perfume it is an invari-

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able rule in some of the besf retail stores
never to sell them on the second day as
violets but to use them up, it opportunity
presents, in wreaths orother design work
where they can be mixed with material
in sufficient proportion to give the
required fragrance. In consequence of
this general prejudice against violets
that have been kept over night, the
returns on such a day as last Saturday,
when transient trade was at a stand
still, are very unpleasant writing for the
commission man and very glum reading
for the grower.

Smilax is going better and good, long
strings in flower bring nice prices. There
is plenty of mignonette, hyacinths, tulips,
asparagus, daffodils and lily of the valley
in market, the latter selling somewhat
better than lately. The increase in sup-
ply of Harrisii lilies has lowered the price,
with a prospective further decrease.
Handsome lilac plants and branches of
acacia adorn the florists' windows.

E. R. Sherwood, of Norwalk, is sending
flowers of a fine seedling carnation to
John Young which it will pay those
interested to look at.

In town: J. C. Vaughan, Chicago.

Philadelphia.

TRADE GOOD AND STOCK SCARCE. — THE
PRICES IN DETAIL. — DECORATED PLANTS.
— BLOOMING SUBJECTS NOW IN GOOD SUP-
PLY.— VISITORS TO BUFFALO REPORT ON
THEIR TRIP.

Good flowers are scarce and choice
stock of all kinds is snapped up immedi-
ately when offered for sale, with little if
any quibbling about the price. All kinds
of plants seem off crop. This is particu-
larly true of Beauties, which are very
scarce in all sizes. Talk about increasing
the assortment of roses! The growers
cannot now supply the demand for the
"big four" when the crops are off and we
presume the situation would be worse
with the other kinds that do not flower
so freely. Prices on account of the scarc-
ity have stiflened a bit, $2 per hundred on
most of the roses except Beauties, where
the stock is simply graded closer. Prices
are about as follows: Beauties, 12inch
stem, $1 to $1.50 per dozen; 18-inch,
$2; 24~inch, $3; 30-inch, $4; 3G-inch,
$5; 48 inch, $6 per dozen. Brides and
Bridesmaids, $6 to $15 per hundred;
Meteors $8 to $12. Carnations are also
scarce. Good Scotts brings $2 to $2 50,
which figure will also hold good for most
other sorts, such as were selling for$1.50
a week ago. Tulips are scarce just at
present, $3 to $4 per hundred being the
price. Greens of all kinds save smilax are
scarce and sell well. Lily of the valley
brings $3 to $4, Romans and narcissi,
$2 to $3. Double and single dafl'odils
are plentiful at from $3 to $5. Violets
double, 75 cents to $1; single, 35 cents to
75 cents per hundred. Business the past
week has been brisk, there being several
good balls at which the decorations were
quite elaborate. There have also been a
number of fine dinners.

Pennock Bros, have.made a display the
past week of decorated blooming plants,
using ribbons, crepe paper, etc., to pro-
duce quite elaborate effects. Their vvin-
dow is always an attraction. Blooming
plants are now to be had in variety.
Azaleas, rhododendrons, cinerarias, Har-
risii lilies. Primula obconica and genistas
brighten up the stores and help in deco-
rations.

The meeting of the Pennsylvania Hor-
ticultural Society last Tuesday evening
was fairly well attended. The attraction
was the paper by John Hobson on "Fore- '

ing Vegetables Under Glass," which
showed careful preparation and was well
received.

The Philadelphia delegation to the car-
nation convention at Buffalo express
themselves as being very much pleased
with their visit. The exhibition was fine,
no such a collection of fine flowers ever
having been seen before. The reception
by the Buffalo brethren and their care of
the visitors was hospitable in the extreme.
The banquet was immense and the vari-
ous songs and witticisms are echoing in
our ears yet. The great and only Wm.
Scott and his side partner, "Billy" Kast-
ing, are a whole team, and Palmer,
Cowell, Long and the other gentlemen
who so ably seconded them were always
turning up at the right moment. The
Buffalo florists are quite up-to date,
their stores being arranged with very
good taste and with well decorated win-
dows. The refrigerators or flower cases
were nearly all arranged after the same
plan, a sort of bow window pattern,
which stands out well into the store and
shows the flowersoff togood advantage.
Wm. F. Kasting has a large and roomy
place, which presented a hustling and
busy appearance at all times when vis-
ited. D. B. Long was also visited and
found up to his elbows at his desk busy
with examples of fine circular work for
the Easter trade. A few of the boys tried
their hand at bowling but the luster is
off the formerly brilliant silver dollar
alleys and nothing in the way of record
breaking took place.

Visitors: E. G. Hill, of Richmond; W. R.
Clucas, of Clucas & Boddington, New
York. K.

Chicago.

THE MARKET SUFFERS A CONSIDERABLE
CHANGE. — MORE ROSES AND NOT ENOUGH
CARNATIONS. — VIOLETS AND BULBOUS
STOCK HARDEST HIT. — GOOD STOCK
FROM A HOOSIER LADY.— A VIOLET PACK-
AGE.—AT WASHINGTON PARK.— JOHNSON
GOES TO SEATTLE.— JOTTINGS OF VARIED
INTEREST.

The market conditions have undergone
a very decided change during the past
week. Roses are no longer difficult to
secure in reasonable grades and quanti-
ties and prices have weakened somewhat.
There are good cuts of Beauty close at
hand in the establishments of all the big
growers. For the past few days carna-
tions have been under the demand and
prices have held firm. Violets are in
heavy supply and only moderate demand,
so that averages have been low. Bulb-
ous stock, which has been faring well of
late, has taken a slide and is in the dumps,
and not the least of the sufferers are calla
lilies.

Among the finest carnations coming to
Chicago are those from Mrs. E.T.Graves,
of Richmond. Her White Cloud and
jubilee could hardly be excelled and, in
fact, a number of carnation experts have
pronounced her product the equal of the
best in the country. Various causes are
assigned for this, among them a peculi-
arity of the soil and the fact that Mrs.
Graves takes no cuttings from her plants,
not even for her own use. She has a
pink seedling, Dorothy, which has met
with such favor that at least two large
growers have offered to buy the stock,
but Mrs. Graves has declined and will
build new houses for it this spring. Mr.
Amling is her Chicago agent.

Van Aken Bros., of Coldwater, Mich.,
are shipping in good violets packed in
cases which are the most convenient of
anything thus far designed for the pur-
pose. The boxes have from one to three I

trays, each tray being about five inches
deep and bottomless. Midway in each
tray is a sheet of wire netting, through
the meshes of which the stems of the
bunches are placed, each wrapped in wet
paper. The bunches cannot fall out of
the wire mesh if the box happens to be
turned up side-down and each box is
padlocked, both shipper and consignee
having a key.

The Harrisii at Washington Park excel
the lilies which have thus far been in the
market, most of the stock bearing from
five to seven blooms. The azaleas there,
too, are magnificent specimens and the
daffodils, of which there are several hun-
dred pots, are a credit to Mr, Kanst's
skill as a bulb forcer.

C. W. Johnson passed through the city
Thursday enroute to Seattle, Wash.,
where he has been engaged as manager
of the establishment of the Washington
Floral Co. Mr. Johnson carries with
him to his new sphere the best wishes of
numerous trade friends.

J. A. Budlong is having splendid success
with his rose cuttings this season and
has just started upon the propagation of
200,000 American Beauty for the market.

Kennicotts have been receiving some
excellent Papa Gontier roses which have
been very welcome to the retailers who
wish to vary their assortment.

Brant & Noe, at Forest Glen, have
placed an order for 500 boxes of glass for
their spring addition, the mateiial for
which will be furnished by Lord & Burn-
ham.

Cornelia De Mare has brought suit
against Albert Fuchs for $15,000 dam-
ages for alleged breach of promise. She
was at one time employed in his store.

W. N. Rudd and other Cornellians of
this city entertained President Schurman,
of Cornell University, at dinner at the
Wellington hotel February 2.'i.

John G. O'Keefe, representing Hudson
& Co , of St. Louis, has been in town for
several days in the interest of the new
commission house.

Some of the growers report that they
will have a task to hold their Harrisii
lilies for Easter, which comes April 15.

Klehm's home grown lily of the valley
is probably the finest which ever came
into this market.

The Chicago party to the carnation
meeting report a very jolly trip.

Washington.

ANOTHER ROUND OF RECEPTIONS AND DIN-
NERS.—SOME MORE GOOD DECORATIONS.
—A TIMELYWINDOW— ANOTHER COMING
PRESIDENT.

President and Mrs. McKinley's last
reception of the winter series, February
14, was an army and navy fete pure and
simple and one of the largest gatherings
seen at the White House for a long time
filled every part of the first floor and
quite crowded the conservatories. The
floral decorations were equal to those of
previous occasions chronicled in these
columns.

Mrs. General Bates gave a luncheon
February 14, at which the decorations
were somewhat out of the usual. Two
large tab'es were spread in the dining
room. Each had a heart-shaped center
piece of low growing ferns, principally
adiantum, ana dottedhereand there with
bunches of yellow and white marguerites.
Several large arches of asparagus and
ferns were crossed over the center pieces.
Beneath the arches and in the middle of
the Leart-shaped pieces were little gilded
cupids holding strands of yellow satin
ribbon which led to a corsage bouquet at
each plate.

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Mr. and Mrs. Westinghouse gave a
dinner party of twenty-two covers
February 19. The decorations were very
rich, about 700 cattleyas in six varieties
being used. Both these decorations were
done by J. H. Small & Sons.

Z. D. Blackstone has his window
decorated with a long frame of galax
leaves in the center of which is a spinning
wheel of immortelles with thirteen spokes
and surrounded by thirteen stars, the
felly bearing the words, "The Daughters
of the American Revolution." This
society is now in session here and livening
up business.

Minder Bros.' Campbell violets are
very fine and their Lilium Harrisii are
quite free from the blight.

Wm. F. Gude, of A. Gude & Bro.,
received an unusual valentine, a little
son. P. G.

Buffalo.

BUSINESS IS SLOW. — SCOTT BECOMES CHIEF
OF THE HORTICULTURAL DEPARTMENT
AT THE EXPOSITION. — COWELL GOES TO
FLORIDA.— JOTTINGS OF THE CARNATION
MEETING.

After the show trade is still quiet. All
have departed and we trust in good
spirits for I think all had a good time.
At the banquet or gathering it was
observed by the writer that C. W. Ward
can speak on New York state and Roose-
velt. L. E. Marquisee certainly looks
sanctimonious but he is a witty speaker.

Wm. Craig was a good presiding offi-
cer. That day has passed when only the
older heads shall rule in any society. If
you do not give the young blood a chance
there is no reason why they should
belong unless it is to pay dues.

Mrs. A. M. Herr, of Lancaster, was cer-
tainly the right one as assistant to Sec-
retary Herr. She was the only lady at the
convention and not lonesome at that.

There are some very sanctimonious
men in Michigan who do not like ban-
quets and then there are others, and the
majority were others.

George Fancourt now wears a No. 10
hat, for Ladysraith has been relieved and
the "Absent Minded Beggar " will soon
be home again.

President Craig and Horace Dumont
were out in full dress. Phil. Scott loaned
his and did not get it back in time.

No. 666 was all the talk at the flower
show and XXXX brand in demand else-
where.

Scott is a good presiding officer but E.
G. Hill, Rudd and Ward kept him busy.

Kasting says, call me a "Heinie" if you
wish but the boys had a good time.

The local club was thankful to D. B.
Long for his neat menu card.

Too bad J. N. May had to go so early.
Prof. Cowell was lonely.

"Buck" Scott takes after "Papa" and
is out for fine.

Superintendent Keitsch worked hard.

The latest news in town isthat William
Scott has been appointed chief of the
Bureau of Horticulture for the Pan Amer-
ican Exposition.

Mr. Smith, of Smith & Fetters, Cleve-
land, has been in Bufi^alo and has secured
the services of Chas. Porter, now with
Wm. Scott.

Prof. Cowell left on Wednesday for
Florida on business for South Park.

Adams' store is now newly decorated
and it looks fine. W. A.

Little Falls, N. Y.— Miss Mary E.
Holmes is about to remove to a new
store on Second street.

Pittsburg.

STOCK IS SHORT ON A BRISK MARKET.—
THE I'RICES — A WEDDING —FLORIST
TURNS LAUNDRY.MAN.

Business continues about the same as
the last two weeks, with an occasional
extra stir. Violets have been used in
great quantities. The weather of late
has been unfavorable and has caused a
shortening up in most lines, especially
roses. Good roses sell from $3 to $12
per hundred; carnations .$1 to $3, lilies
$12 to $15, and violets from 40 cents to
$1. Beauties are unusually scarce and
prices away up. Bulbous stock is still
increasing and is fairly cheap.

Announcement is made of the marriage
of Wm. B. McCrea, Jr., head florist for
the Pennsylvania Railway Co., stationed
at Altoona, Pa , to Miss Bertha Miesse
Barclay, on February 16. They will be
at home to their friends after March 1.

Geo. Oesterle has resigned his position
at Randolph & McClements owing to ill
health and has assumed the lighter duties
of the financial department of the Crown
laundry, of which he is part owner.

G. O.

Notes of a Western Traveler.

Trade is good at Denver and the supply
has not in a long time equalled the
demand. Such a thing as the market
being over loaded is scarcely ever known
here. It is true that prices do not range
as high as they do in the big eastern
cities but there is a more steady market,
which is a great compensation.

The Park Floral Company's green-
houses are well stocked with a great
variety of material. They have an
exceedingly fine lot of mignonette and cut
it with very'long stems. It is a strain of
their own, which they have improved
from year to year. They are cutting
some fine roses from grafted plants and
are having such good results with this
class of stock that they will try grafting
Beauty next year.

The Colfax Avenue Floral Company
combines the wholesale and retail busi-
ness and handles a general line, including
cut flowers, decorative and bedding
plants. They have alot of pelargoniums
in S and 10-inch pots which are particu-
larly fine.

Among the many things worthy of note
at Thomas Chapman's is a bench of
double petunias. He is to build two new
houses 20x120 in the spring and will fill
them with G. H. Crane, Ethel Crocker
and The Marquis carnations in the fall.

D. S. Grimes & Son are pioneers at the
business and there are many interesting
things on their place, not the least of
which are some fine plants of Araucaria
Bidwillii, something very seldom found
on a commercial place.

Glauber & Webb devote every foot of
their glass to roses, carnations and vio-
lets. They are doing splendidly with
Wootton, although it is seldom seen in
the east, and their Marie Louise violets
are wonderfully large flowered and pro-
lific.

Newlander & RoUin devote their place
mostly to pot plants but they have a
bench of snapdragon for cutting and find
that it pays well. They also have a
great many chrysanthemums in pots for
cut flowers.

Theo. Loken's horse and buggy were
stolen recently and the detectives have
found no trace of them. Mr. Loken
grows carnations for the commission
house.

C. J. Hurt has not a large place but it

IS vvell ordered and he is cutting some
swainsonia which is good enough to be
very profitable.

At the Mauff establishment, which is
also devoted to cut flowers, there is a
house of G. H. Crane carnations which
would give pleasure to the originator.

The Curtis Park Floral Company has
a good stock, a fine trade and its officers
receive guests with unbounded hospital-
ity. ^

Geo. M. Geraghty, manager for Daniels
& Fisher, is breaking ground for those
new houses. Westerner.

Orange, N. J.

The Essex county park commissioners
have just completed a large greenhouse
upon a portion of the Branch Brook
Park, in Newark. Theo. Holicke formerly
with Pitcher & Manda, is in charge.

At the last meeting of the New Jersey
Floricultural Society, Messrs. Williams.
Kitchen, Hayes and Davis were appointed
a committee to devise a means of devel-
oping a love for floriculture among the
school children, by a free distribution of
plants.

John McGowan has made a souvenir
book of views of the Oranges, which he
has distributed among his customers.
Among the views are two of the Lowell
Mason estate where Wm. MacMillan
served his apprenticeship, and showing
a row of fine elms planned by him.

J. B. Davis has started a chronology
of floral events and contemplates a floral
directory of the Oranges, of all those who
give special attention to the cultivation
of flowers.

Peter Dufi sustained an accident by
letting a stone fall on his foot and was
unable to attend the last society meet-
ing. Raising stones and raising flowers
are two distinct industries, he now main-
tains.

Delaware, Ohio.— Jos. H. Cunning-
ham reports business in all lines as extra
good.

Cromwell, Conn.— The greenhouses
of A. N. Pierson are being wired for elec-
tric lighting.

East Bridgewater, Mass.— Lothrop
& Higgins will make a large display of
dahlias at the Paris exposition.

St. Joseph, Mo.— Krumm & Sons
report an excellent season's business.
The stock at their greenhouses is in very
good shape.

Denver, Col.— Michael Bloy, formerly
with Wm. Scott, of BuS'alo, N. Y., has
taken the position of foremen with the
Park Floral Co.

Oakland, Cal.— E. Lacazette & Co.,
the new firm at 414 Fourteenth street,
are starting out with a good trade,'
largely funeral work.

Skowhegan, Me.— Chas. A. Leighton,
who has made a success of the florist
business, is branching out and has begun
the manufacture of bristle dusters.

Bloomington, III— The market gar-
deners of this vicinity held a very well
attended meeting, February 17, for the
purpose of organizing a gardeners' club.

Seattle, Wash. — The Washington
Floral Co. report an increased demand
for all kinds of stock, with short supply.
This firm is contemplating an extensive
increase of glass especially for carnation
growing.

886

The American Florist.

Feb. 24,

Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, fc'.OO.

Subscriptions accepted only from those

in the trade.

Advertisements on all except cover pagi-s,
10 Cents a Line, Asiate; $1.00 per inch.
Cash with Order.
No Special Position Guaranteed.
Discounts are allowed, only on consecutive inser-
tions, as follows^fi times, 5 per cent; 13 times,
10 per cent, 2S times, 20 per cent;
52 times, 30 per cent.
Cover space sold only on yearly contract .it
$1.00 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 American
Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen
and dealers in wares pertaining to those liuesow/y.
Orders for less than one-hall inch space not accepted.
Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to
secure insertion in the issue for the following
Saturday. Address

AMERICAN FLORIST CO., CHICAGO.

The date of Easter this year is
April 15.

A. Roth.— The name of the plant is
Senecio Petasites.

The first number of the semi-monthly
Canadian journal for gardeners and flo-
rists has made its appearance. We wish
it a prosperous career.

It is worthy of comment that the
strongest demand for carnation cuttings
is at present tor two of Dorner's intro-
ductions, G. H. Crane and Mrs. Bradt.

E. ASMDS is authority forthe statement
that since Christmas cut blooms of the
Liberty rose have sold at filty cents
each wholesale, adding that the demand
could not be supplied even at this high
figure.

The representatives of K. J. Kuyk, of
Ghent and Hillegom, H. J. Goemans and
H. P, Hugenholtz, arrived in New York
February 15. They intend to remain in
this country until May 15, their address
in the interval being care of J. Ter Kuile,
33 Broadway, New York.

M. YiGER has been appointed president
ol the International Congress of Horticul-
ture to be held in Paris this year in con-
nection withtheexposition. His appoint-
ment fills the vacancy caused by the death
of M. Henry de Vilmorin. M. Viger is
president of the French national horti-
cultural society.

The retail florists should not wait for
the wholesalers to increase the price oi
stock. The people have plenty ot money
now and they are spending it freely. This
therefore is the time for all to secure some
profits on the goods handled, more espe-
cially as any kind of a profit has been
altogether out of the question for a num-
ber of years past.

A French grower has adopted a very
novel method of fertilizing his chrysan-
themums. He collects all of the remains
of his old plants, dries them and then
makes a tea or extract by boiling them
in water. The tea is made use of as a
liquid fertilizer. All of, this, we suppose,
on the principal that the hair of a dog is
good for his bite.

A Chance for the Young Man.

The liberality of out eastern contem-
porary is sometimes excessive! The
offer made under the above heading is a
case in point. The prize offered, three
dollars, would be a low rate for regular
contributions of a thousand words, but

the true meat in the cocoanut comes
further down, in the innocent little
requirement that all manuscript sub-
mitted shall become the property of the
publishers.

Oh, fie! brother. Pay the boys for their
work.

Carnation Dbputes.

We have been in the habit of calling
them "discussions," but "disputes" is a
much better term, unless we say "scraps. '
The Boston people, however, will be sure
to declare "scraps ' vulgar, and we must
deny ourselves the use of that most
expressive and forcible word. Take, for
instance, the Enquirer case. Three worthy
gentlemen innocenth' say they think it
worth 100 points, f p jump several fel-
lows and proceed to get out their little
hammers. Then the gentleman who
thinks "any old calyx is good enough for
him" shies his cap into the ring and dares
the world to come on. Next the editor
of our eastern contemporary does busi-
ness with a club and the other gentleman
goes back home for an axe and uses it.
The airisluUof allsorts of missies, includ-
ing rabbits hides with the hair on, while
the "wise guys" stand around and make
books on the' results. Here you have all
the elements which go to make a beauti-
ful discussion— dispute— scrap.

These disputes are not a bad thing; in
fact they generally result in much good.
All the different ways in which the sub-
ject may be looked at are brought to
light and every one's attention is
attracted. A large amount of quiet
thinking is done by many who take no
part in the fracas and many "sleepers"
have their eyes opened. One word, how-
ever, to the contestants: Don't expect
to dodge in and hit the other fellow with-
out some one's taking a "poke "at you.
In a scrimmage of this kind several eyes
are apt to be discolored and various
bruise.s received. If the adversary, in the
heat of battle, strikes a little harder
than the rules of the game warrant, and
lands below the belt, take your medicine
and try and look pleasant.

The Landscape Architects.

The New York Cowinercinl Advertiser
chronicles— and the Boston Transcript
copies— what it is pleased to call the
birth of a new profession. This event,
which is described as of more immediate
interest than the birth of a new nation,
is the incorporation of the American
Society of Landscape Architects. Lest
we should fail of becoming deference, the
writer of the article hastens to impress
upon us that the high calling of the land-
scape architect is "neither a diversion
nor a handicraft nor a trade, but a pro-
fession, like law or medicine," and seems
particularly solicitous lest the public
should make the awful mistake of asso-
ciating the members of the new society in
any way with the lowly plebian known
as a gardener, assuring us that "land-
scape architecture no more tolerates gar-
deners and nurserymen in its professional
circle than the familiar house architect
tolerates carpenters, stone masons, lum-
ber dealers and quarry men."

That there is a grand future for the art
of laying out and embellishing public and
private grounds and abundant room in
this country for many more Olmsteds and
Vauxes no one can question and we cannot
look with other than heartiest commend-
ation on any movement which brings
the support of the universities or the
advantages of organization to this, one

of the noblest of the professions that man
can follow. But, are not our friends, the
promoters of the young society, in their
lofty aims and boundless ambition, over-
stepping the limits of good judgment in
launching their new enterprise with what
looks much like a sneer at a profession
which gave their own its beginning and
which bears upon its roll the names of
such men asSir Joseph Paxton, Frederick
L. Harris and others whosefame is world
wide? It is true that the house architect
has made for his calling a place of the
highest honor and independence and this
largely within a period of fifty years, but
we do not believe that he laid the ground-
work for his future eminence by dictato-
rial assumption or contemptuous airs
toward his staunch allies, the masons
and builders, who during the ages, had
been faithfully laying the foundations
on which he was to erect his professional
structure.

Unquestionably, much more than a
knowledge of gardening or an artistic
perception of what makes a beautiful
landscape will be required and much
scientific learning must be mastered before
the landscape architect of the future can
rightly claim his title but, nevertheless,
our somewhat exclusive friends should
ever remember that so long as "Go out
under the open sky and list to Nature's
teachings," remains a precept the prac-
tice of which is as free to the most unas-
suming gardener as to the most pompous
architect we shall have our Harrises and
Paxtons, and that, after all. Nature her-
self is the truest exponent of her art, that
her greatest glories can never be commu-
nicated to the unappreciative student by
word or book, and that the successful
landscape architect must always be one
■whose heart is close to Nature's h^art,
otherwise neither mastery of abstruse
engineering problems, nor winning of
college degrees nor admission to member-
ship in the most exclusive society in the
world can win for him any lasting honor
or position.

May we be permitted to suggest to this
new organization of high standard and
narrow limitations, which we are told
has had to ransack the country to find
enough members to furnish its officers,
that most of the great movements in the
world's history have, like our own indi-
vidual selves, learned to creep before
attempting to walk and that the untimely
expression of intolerant sentiments such
as we have above quoted may lose for
the votaries of the new profession much
of that public respect and esteem which
their future prosperity demands and
which we sincerely hope may always
attend them.

Greenhouse Building.

Richmond, Ind.— Mrs. E. T. Graves,
three houses 20x200.

Toronto, Ont.— Manton Bros., violet
house.

Rider, Md.— Harry A. Parr, range of
houses.

Pontiac, 111.— State Reform School,
four houses.

Lockland, Ohio.— W. K. Partridge, two
houses, each 400 feet long.

Marion, Mass.— Jas. Marville, one
house.

Boothwyn, Pa. — Williams Bros., one
house.

East Weymouth, Mass. — Ryan Bros ,
three forcing houses.

Billerica, Mass.— Phillips & Dodge, one
house.

Philadelphia, Pa.— W. M. Stephenson,
conservatory, 50x75.

rgoo.

The American Florist.

887

The End of the Century.

Dear sir, I houp ye winna cut aft a
twalmonth fraethetag end o' thecent'ry,
as a lot o' itherwise able men are tryin'
to dae. Shurely the warld began wi' the
year 1, and the end o' the first cent'ry
was jist 100 years, nae mair an' nae less.
Hoo then is that 1900 sidna hae the full
compliment o' nineteen hunder years?
To cut aff the cent'ry at the end o' 1S99
wud mean that the warld commenced in
the year 0, that is a year afore it began.
Noo, ye ken that a hunder times naething
is simply naething, and a saxpence is
worth a hunder times that, or as muckle
mair as ye like. This is nae gairdenin',
but I'm only writin' tae warn ye, because
the loss o' a haill twalmonth's produce
oot o' the gairden, and a twalmonth's
waages tae ilka gairdener wud mean a
michty lot. By the bye, that was a bon-
nie splatter at Edinbro' the ither week
wi' the bubblyjock and the haggis.
A'body at the feast will noo be strong
eneuch to turn ower to dew leaf we're aye
hearin aboot. — Tatnia Gardening World.

Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists
Received.
A. C. Kendel, Cleveland, O , seeds and
bulbs; J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, N. J.,
nursery, vegetable and flower seeds and
plants; The California Rose Co., Los
Angeles, Cal., plants and shrubs; Rea
Bros., Norwood, Mass; herbaceous per-
ennials, wholesale; Memphis Floral Co.,
Memphis, Tenn., plants and shrubs;
Wickham & Sims, Ivinloch Park, Mo.,
trees and shrubs; Horsford's Nurseries,
Charlotte, Vt., trees, shrubs, bulbs,
plants and vines; H. Weber & Sons, Oak-
land, Md , carnations and chrysanthe-
mums, wholesale; Continental Plant Co.,
Kittrell, N. C, strawberry plants;
National Lead Co., New York, N. Y ,
paints and oils; W.J. Hesser, Platsmouth,
Neb., decorative plants; Phoenix Nursery
Co.,Bloomington, 111 ,trees,shrubs, plants
and bulbs; Williams & SonsCo , Batavia,
111., plants, wholesale, also florist and
nursery supplies, wholesale; The Royal
Seed Establishment, Wordsley, Stour-
bridge Eng., seeds; Wilhelm Pfitzer,
Stuttgart, Germany, seeds; William Bull,
Chelsea, London, S. W., Eng., plants and
seeds; George L. Miller, Newark, O.,
plants; Kendall & Whitney, Portland,
Me., seeds; W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Phil-
adelphia, Pa , seeds; V. Lemoine & Sons,
Nancy, France, plants; Louis Vieweg,
Quedlinburg, Germany, seeds; Lakeview
Rose Gardens, cut flowers, florists' sup-
plies and rooted cuttings; Bassett &
Washburn, Chicago, 111, cut flowers,
florists' supplies and rooted cuttings; E.
C. Amling, Chicago, 111., cut flowers; C.
C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis.,
rooted cuttings of carnations and cut
flowers; McKellar &Winterson, Chicago,
111., seeds and cut flowers; Cincinnati
Cut Flower Co., Cincinnati, O., cut flow-
ers and florists' supplies; E. H. Hunt,
Chicago, 111., cut flowers, seeds, bulbs
and florists' supplies; Wm. L. Lingen-
brink, Denver, Colo., cut flowers.

Utica, N. Y. — W. J. Crowe was given
the congressional order for flowers for
the obsequies of the late Congressman
Chickering, of Copenhagen.

West Mentor, O. — Carl Hagenburger
is enjoying a profitable and increasing
business and will, in the early spring,
erect five new greenhouses, making
twelve in all, with 25,000 square feet of
glass. He will also require a new boiler
shed and boiler.

SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE.

AdvertlBementB under tbla head will be Inserted at
the rat« of 10 centa a line (aeven words) each Inser-
tion. Cash must aooompany order. Plant advs. not
admitted under tbla bead.

Every paid subscriber to the Amkkican Florist
for the year 1S99 Is entitled to a flve-Une want adv.
(Bltaai Ions only) free to be used at any time darlnR
the year.

SITUATION WANTED- By a lirsl-L-lass grower, as
eectliin man orlakechfirte: llie e.\i*^rlence. Roses
aspeclalty. E1)\vaui»s. '2TS0 N 40lh rtve . Chicago.

SITDATION WANTBD-A No. 1 ro-e grower, cap-
able'f tutting charge: good reference: Illinois or
Iowa prt lerred. State wages without board Address
40, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTBD-By a thoroughly reliable,
all-around grower, competent to fill any position
In either commercial or private place. Address

J A T. care American Florist,

SITUATION WANTED-By good cut llowergrower;
'.) years' experience; near* hlcngo preferred. State
wages. Address IJarry blewitt,

care Chicago Carnation Co , Jollet. Ill .

OITUATlON WANTKD-By jounglady Incutflower
O store: 5 years' experience: capable of taking full
charge If necess-iry. Address

.\ .\, care American Florls*. Chicago.

8

ITDATION WANTED— Ah growerof general stocb,
O near Cblcavo. Roses and mmhrooma a specially.
Reterercee State waKes you cnn piy ddarese
MusHROo^(S. care American Florist, Cdlcago.

SITUATION WANTED— As foreman by a flrat-claaa
(irower of rose?. carnatlonH. etc ; 18 yoars' expe-
rience; married. Address b'LORiST,

care A. Brestel. North Falrmount, Cincinnati, O.

yiTDATION WANTBD-Aa working foreman by a
O first class grower of roses, carnations. "muTDS aod
general stock; 20 years" experience. Best references.
Married. Address A F. care American Florlit.

SITDATION WANTED— Private or commercial, by
reliable, sober. Industrious man; some experience
In greenhouses; (ierman, single, age 31; near Chicago
preferred. Address 11 8. care Am. FlorlBt.

SITUATION WANTED— Private place by compe-
tent landscape gardener, capable of growing all
kinds of plants, cut flowers and vegetables. Seven
years la last place. Best of references Address

C H W, care American Florist,

SITUATION WANTED-By an experienced grower
to take charge of commercial place (wholesale or
retail) Ten years' experience. age3J. single, strictly
temperate; salary JJJU per month Address

Ghowbk, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-Two young mpn of excep-
tional character and ability wlsQ positions In Cali-
fornia; private or commercial places. Please state
all particulars to save time Address

Cal. careAmeilcan Flor'st. Chicago.

SITUATION WANTKD-After MarchI as gardener
and tlorlst: thorough horticulturist, outdoors and
under glass. In commercial or private place; age 'ii.
Best of American and European references,

C II, care American Florist. Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED-By an all-around gardener
and fio 1st; llfd long gardener; age 36. slrgle: don t
use liquor; quiet dlepositlon; open lor engagement
during March. Stendy. private place; pither south or
west preferred Heet of references Address

Qaudknek, care American Florist,

ANTED— A man who can grow anything In a
greenhouse. B U P. care Am. Fiorlst.

W

W

ANTED -Three or four men as potters. Apply
Bas.sett & WASBBURN, lllnsdale. HI.

W

ANTED— To know the present address of Archie
Murray. Address J L, care Am. Fiorlst.

W
W

ANTED— Two carnation growers. Address JAS.
UAHT8H0RNE, Care Chicago Carnation Co..
Juliet, 111.

ANTED-Bpst all-around cut flower grower that
$25.00 per month and board will bring Address
MIS30LIRV, care American Florist.

WANTED— Man with experience In wholesaling
cut flowers In Chicago. Good opening for right
party. Address K, care American Florist.

WANTKD-A copy of Issue No 4. October 1, 1885,
volume 1 of tne American Florist. In good
condition. Address S 8, care American Florfst.

WANTED— Florist at once, to grow cut flowers and
general greenhouse stock; German: single man;
well recommended. Mhs. Geo Waldbauer.

1317 N. Michigan Ave.. Saginaw. Mich.

WANTED— A rose grower who thoroughly under-
stands growing A No. 1 stock The right party
will have a good position. blrat-clHSs references
required Address M K. care American Fiorlst.

WANTED— A handy man with experience at pip-
ing, glazing and carpenters' tools to work arouud
greenhouses. Must be sober and of good habits. Apply
with references. Carpenter, care Am. Florist.

WANTED— Assistant for private place; must under-
stand growing of rose!), and take care of palm
bouse: $25 per month , Good home for ihe right man .
Prefer a young German or Frenchman .

Chas. Ufflbr. Rosemont. Pa.

WANTED-Tho address of Anton k1 chner. who
last spring was In the employ of Win Claik, of
Colorndo Spring', fnl). An Important letter Is at the
Amerlcftn FlorL t < ttice f rhim. Write to the

American KlohistCo. Chicago.

WANTEI)-.V thnrouiihiy cjmmercla* man exper-
ienced In bidding and gruftiniz roses, who baa
had charge of man when planting nursery stock. No
otherneed apply MuH be strictly temperate. Good
wages to right man.

THE Elizabeth Ntrserv Co . Ell/.abeth. N. J.

10 RENT— For cash or share, greenhouses of 9,000
feet In full operation. Address

Greenhouses, care American Florist.

T

FOR 3ALE— Free fuel. 50,0 feet glai»a. Great chance
for fiorlsts or gardeners Only $500 cash. Account
sickness Write quick. Free Fltel. care Am. Florist.

FOR SALE— A piece of land very suitable to com-
mence flower buslnesp, ^ mile from three largo
cemeterlea. ny Haertel, ITti M-disnn St.,

Oak Park, lU.

FOR WALE-Uot water heater, will carry 900 feet of
■llnch pipe, u-ed one season In residence, for
which It was too small. Address J T,

care W. J, Stewsri, 67 Bromfleld St.. Boston.

FOR SALE— On account of bad health, fine retail
business In city of -10.000. Hmtt glass well stocked;
dwelling, barn ana stable on electric car line. Very
reasonab e. Address

E, care American Florist.

FOR SALE— One flrat-class typewriter, one auto-
matic Neosiyle for duplicating typewriting and
handwriting, mablni: from 1500 to 2C0tJ exact copies
from one print. Write for description and aampleof
work. Gardner & S»tx, r^iJ Tih St.. Osage, Iowa.

FOR SALE- Greenhouse plant, four large houses
(new). Iron and cypress construction; large dwell-
ing. 1^ acre city lot on street car line. Finest heating
In existence, and heats dwelling also. Steam heating,
vacuum steam heating (new wrinkle) or water heat-
ing. Either of these three can be used, (am ualng
vacuum steam at prfsent and It beats everything).
Good cellar for mushroom growing Address

A. T UOYT. Warren. Ohio.

SOIE AGENT WANTED
po" THE Dutch Bulb Trade.

A Dutch wholi'sal' bulb ^irnwer stacks a respect-
able prTSon as SOLE AGfeNT for the United
Stales and Canada. Addn-as, stating full partic-

" No' 300, Post Office, VOORHOUT, near
Haarlem, Holland.

UUCI I VnilMC UAII Why don't you go weat
IvCLLi lUUnU niHn, and mako eome money.

Here Is an opportunity. 1 offer a Qrst-ciass, estab
llshed tioilet business for sate. Oreenhouses well
stocked with plants for the trade. 2500 carnations In
full bloom, etc . etc. Street cars go to ihe do r. Busi-
ness established tS'.H) In connection own brick build-
ing soeclally erected for down town store- In heart of
the city, with four vears' leaee vet, '21 ft front, nicely
furnished. Take $1500 for the whole business com-
plete, aa owner must be In Germany In a short time.
Write or wire. First comer geta It.

THE FLEISCHER GREENHOUSES, Pueblo. Colo.

Owing to the state of my health I am compelled to
dlspuae of my Greenhouoes at NUes Center. 111. This
Is a well-known eslabllf hment. 5:) 000 feet of glass. In
flrst-class growing condition, stocked with Roses, Car-
nations and general stock; 3 acres good land "-room
dwelling on another acre which will be sold If pur-
chaser desires It, This place Is In the reglOD of suc-
cessful growers, and responsible parties will find this
a rare bargain. Address
HERMAN SCHILLER. 897 W. Madison St . Chicago.

=^=FOR SALE— T

102 acres flm' luiid, part cultivated $2,800.00

LotSasSll. four areiihouses, sheds, etc... 3,700.00
sj of an acre, eitv property, greenhouses

well stocked, ariecondii on, bargain — 3,700,00
Lot, 100x12,5, 5 greenhouses, stock, etc.,

flue dwelling 4,800.00

25 acres, good shippici? center south-west,

fine orohHrds of pears, cherries, etc 6,500.00

60 acres, 33 in fruit, 6 greenhouses, well

established business 7,500.00

7 acres, 7 greenhouses, land highly culti-
vated, large dwelling 9,500.00

Any of the above named properties is a fine bar-
gain.and those desiring to purchase will do well
to communicate with us. These are only a few of
the properties that we have for sale and leasing.

SMITH & SMITH,

p. 0. Box 869. 345 Sixth Ave , PITTSBURG, PA.

888

The American Jt'lorist.

Feb. 2^y

The Same Old Story.

Am. Florist Co. — Kindly discontinue
our adv., "Bred in Old Kentucky." The
American Florist is certainly a splendid
medium for advertising. The first inser
tion brought us orders enough to clean
us out of cuttings. We enclose four dol-
lars to pay ior the insertions. When we
have more stock will try it again. We
were not only highly pleased with the
results, but with the manner in which
you displayed our adv.

C. L. Brunson & Co.

Paducah, Ky., Jan. 24, 1900.

Vbol^ale power/AarK^fe

CINCINNATI, Feb 22

Boiei, Beauty, select 50 00

medium 20.00

Bride 6 00® 8.00

BrideBmald 6 00® 8 00

Meteor 5.00(a 7.00

Perle 4.00® 6 00

0»ni«tloni 1 6C® 2 00

fancy 3.00® 4 00

Lllyof the Valley 3.110

violet* 60.® .75

NarclsBUS 2.00® 3 00

Roman HyaclnthB 2 00® 3.00

Callas :0 00®1! 50

Harrlsll 10.00fa,12.60

Daffodils 3 OC® 4 00

Tulips 3.00® 4.00

Asparagus 50 00

Bmll&x 12.60

Adlantum 1.00

Common ferns.. .20

Galax Leaves .15

ST. Louis, Feb 22.

Boie*, Beauty 10 00@20.00

fancy 25.00*60.00

Bride, Bridesmaid O.OOiglO.OO

" Meteor li (0® 8 00

" Perle. Wootton 4 00® 6 OO

Carnations 1 50® 3 00

Lily of the vaUey 3 00® 4.00

Violets 403 60

Narcissus 2 OO® 3.00

Romans 2 OO® 2 60

CaUas 12.6Um16,00

Harrlsll 12 50®16.00

Tulips 2, CO® 4 00

Freeslas ; 00® 2.00

Bmllal 12.60016 OO

Adlantum l.OC® 1.25

Asparamis EU iik.<.76.00

Sweet Peas 1 00® 1.50

MILWADKIEE, Feb. 22.

Roses, Beauty,long perdoz. 6.00® 6 00

medium '■ " 3 00®4.UO
" •' short " " ;-00® I 60

" Bride, Bridesmaid 600<<il0 00

•' Perie 4 00® 8 00

" Meteor 6 00®10.00

" Kalserin 6.00® 8 00

Caraatlont. ordinary 1 00® 1 60

fancy 3.ai" 4.U0

Violets 50® 1.00

Roman Hyacinths 3.00

DafTodllB 3.00® 4.00

Mignonette 2.0O® 3.00

Freeslas 3 (JO

Adlantum 1 00® 160

Common ferns 25

Smllax 16.00®18.00

Asparagus 76 00

Galax Leaves .20

PITT8BDHG, Feb. 22.

Roses, Beauty 10. 00® 75 00

" Bride. Bridesmaid 4.00@16.00

Meteor, 4.00®15.00

BLalserln 4 0O®I6.0O

Perle 3.00® 6.00

Cusln 3,00® 6 00

Carnations I 00® 4.00

Lily of the valley 2 00<a 4 OO

Violets, double 60® 1 25

California 35® .60

NarolBBus Paper White 2 00® 3 OO

Daffodils 2.00® 3.00

Roman Hyacinths 1 60® 3.00

Harrisll 12 60®15.00

Freeslaa 1 50® 2 00

TuUps 2.00® 4 10

Mignonette l.Ou® 3 DO

Bmllax 12 00® 15. 00

Wild Smilax per case 3 60®6.00

Adlantum 76® 1 00

Hardy ferns .10

Asparagus, bunches 40o

strlngi 35to60c

Hprengeril. bunches. . .36 to 76o

Galax Leaves

DK.WER, Feb. 21.

Roses, Beauty, select 32.00®48.(0

ordinary 16.00®20.00

Bride, Bridesmaid 6.00M 8.IJ0

Meteor 8.00

Perle, Wootton, NIphetOB 6 00

Carnations, ordinary 2 00

fancy 3.0O

Lily of the VaUey 6.00

Violets .76

Callas per dozen 1 .60

Roman Hyacinths 3.U0

Narolssua 3.00® 4.00

Daffodils , 4.00

Tulips 6.00

Bmllax 17.00

F*m» .30

OalaiI>eaves .20

jummiiitamtitiiHiiiiititiiiittuittiitiiiiuititiiitiiitHttitiiiiUitiimiiiUiiiiiiiiiiumiilie

I Cyclamen Plants.

^

'J'HE management of the Rosebank nurseries has
decided, in order to make space for other crops,
to dispose of the stock of cyclamen plants reserved
for special city trade.

This stock is in the best possible condition of
form, foliage and florescence, and will be so packed
that we have no hesitation in guaranteeing its
safe arrival.

Five and Six Inch Pots, averaging
twelve blooms each, Six Dollars
per dozen.

NO CHARGE

FOR PACKING.

W. A. MCFADDEN,

"rosebank,"
CINCINNATI.

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ORDERS BOOKED NOW

IN ORDER OF RECEIPT
FOR ROOTED CUTTINGS
OF THE FAMOUS

MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON,

^'u.^rr CARNATIONS

FOR SPRING
DELIVERY.

Cojmirxaeaa^oing; Fi'etoi'ctsiry l<a1:« 10OO.

PRICES:

terms:

Strictly cash or

C. O. D. from

unknown parties.

Per dozen $3

Per 100 $14

Per 1000 $120

Per 5000 $500

Per 10,000 $80O

The quoted prices are for THE TRADE ONLY
and all orders must be from dealers. Cuttings
will be carefully paclied under the supervision
and sent direct from the establishment of the
originator and grower,

PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass.

Address all correspondence and make all checks, money or express orders payable to

(24
Tremont St.,
BOSTON, MASS.

GflLflX LEflVtS

For latest prices green and bronze Galax
Leaves and Leucothue Sprays, address the
Introducer,

HA.I«rviVT« F*. ICBJIvSBJ'V, Tremont BIdg., BOSTON, HASS.

W. A. MANN.
FRANK W. BALL.

Cincinnati..
Cut Flower Co.,

416 Walnut St..
CINCINNATI, 0.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS.

Consignments Solicited.
Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

HUDSON &. CO.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS,

1527 PINE STREET.
Phone, Kiniocli f) 83. ST. LOUIS. MO.

Consignments Solicited. Prompt returns guaranteed.

WM. L. LINQENBRINK,
Wholesale Florist.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

1005 Seventeenth St., Denver, Col.

FAMCY

DAGGER

HARDY

Cut Ferns!

91.00 PER 1000.

GALAX LEAVES $1.00 per 1000

BOUQUET GREEN 4 cts. per lb.

SPHAGNUM MOSS 75 cts. per bbl.

BOUQUET GREEN WREATHING,
all sizes made U> order 3 to 8 cts. per yd.

XMAS TREES, both Spruce and Balsam, for dec-
orations, from 4 to 20 ft. Price very reasonable.

BAILED SPRUCE, for cemetery use, etc., etc.

L. B. BRA6UE, Hinsdale, Mass.

TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THE AD.

/goo.

liiE American Florist.

889

3

J. B. DEAMUD.

SUCCESSOR TO ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO.

51 WABASH AVE..

ORCHIDS:

CHICAGO.

CATTIiETAS. 86.00 per dozen.
CYPBIPfDIXTUS, 815.00 per 100.

AM

Per Dozen.

liKAUTIES, ?:x. liint: $7.00 to J8.00

24-im!h stems, 5.00 to 6.00

rer 100.

20
15 "
12 "
short

4.00
3.00
2.00
1.00

Per 100
$3.00 to *4.00
1.00 to

CARNATIONS, fancv....

stjxudard viirs. asst. 1.00 to 2.0O

BRIDES e.OOto 10.00

URIDESMAIDS e.OOto 10.00

METEORS e.OOto 10.00

PERLES 4.00 to 6.0O

V.\LLEY S.OOto 4.00

^^Prices subject to chaiif^e without notice.

CATALOOUE OF CARNATION CUTTINGS NOW

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VIOLETS, Uouble $1.00 to

$1.25
.75

" single 50 to

ROMANS 2.00to 3.00

NARCISSUS 2.00to 3.00

ADIANT0M 75to 1.00

ASPARAGUS 50cts.

SMILAX Sl.SOperdo/.. 12.50

GALAX Green or Bronze, $1.25 per M. .15

FANCY FERNS... $1.25 per M. .15

(Vermont Fern (_:o.'s very best.)

I No. 1 contains 15 lbs . . $2.50
No. 3 " 20 lbs.. 3.50
No. 4 " 35 lbs.. 4.50
No. 5 " 40 lbs.. 5 50
No. 6 " 50 lbs.. 6.50

WILD SMILAX.
(Ciildwell's.)

McKellar £ Winterson's

Modern Supply House

is the place to buy your CUT FLOWERS, SUPPLIES, SEEDS, Etc.
MASSACHUSETTS FANCY FERNS, per M. $1.25:5 M lots, $5.

Other specialties, ORCHIDS, FANCY ROSES, FANCY
CARNATIONS, SELECT VIOLETS.

WESTERN AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED

Fill: I'UIi KS ^EK illlt

Nea\' C'atai.oguk , . . .

IMPERIAL PLANT FOOD AND FERTILIZERS.

;i-i° For prices on Cut Flowers see Chicago quotations in ttiis paper.
All stock at lowest possible prices. write for catalogue.

WABASH AVE., CHICAGOl

HcXELLIR & WiNTERSON,

GEO. REINBERG,

Wholesale Grower of Cut flowers.

BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

All stock at lowest market rates. Send in your
orders.

61 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

Wholesale Cut Flowers
and Florists' Supplies.

42-44 RANDOLPH ST., OHIOAGO.
WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

PETER REINBERG,

Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers.

500.000 FEET OF GLASS.

Headquarters for American Beauty.

Carnations, Blooms and Cuttings.

51 Wabasli Ave.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

If your

Business Methods

are right you can make a profit
on an advertisement here.

Wbol^ale ffower/\arKgfe

CHICAGO. Feb. 23.

KoBea, BeftQty, extra long stems 5.00@ 6.00

30 Inch " 4 00

24 ■• " 3.00

20 " " 2.C0@ 2.50

15 " •■ 1.60

" 12 " ' 1.25

•• 8 " " 1 00

Bride, Bridesmaid 8. 00® 12 00

Perle 4.00® B.OO

Meteor 8.00@10.00

Kalserln 8 00(5.10 00

La t'ranoe (i 00® 8.00

Golden Gate 10 00

Carnations 1.60® 2.(10

fancy 3.00® 4.00

Violets, double 50® l.t'O

single 40® .50

Lily of the Valley 3 uo® 4.00

Cattleyns per doz. 4 00@t>.00

Dendroblums " 3.00

Lilacs perdoz., .75®1.00

Mignonette 1.00® 2.00

Roman Hyacinths .- 1.00® 2 00

Dutch Hyacinths 4 0U®10 00

Narcissus 3 00® 4 U(i

Uarrtsll I0.00®12 00

Callas 8 00®10 CO

Kreeelas 1 00® 3 00

Tulips 2. CO® 4.0U

Aalantum 50® 1.00

Common ferns .16

Fancy Ferns .20

Bmllai sooaio.oo

imn'KTntmK 6O.r0®(iO.00

19-21
E. RANDOLPH ST
Cl-I I C AG O

UWMiJ\

E. H. Hunt

THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR

WHOLESALE-

CUT FLOWERS

Hunt's Flowers
Qo Everywhere

76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Bassatt&Washburn

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Cut Flowers

Wholesale Dealers and
Growers of

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 orders.

WHOLESALE

GROWER OF ROSES.

DEALER IM

CUT riOWERS.

J. A. BUDLONG,

37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL

Mention the American Florist.

Benthey & Co.

F. F. BENTHEY, Manager,

Wholesale Commission Florist

4; Randolph Street, CHICAGO.

^^"Consignments solicited

t. a. PRINCE & GO.

Wholesale Gut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Agents for the Hinsdale Kose Co. Special attantlOB

paid to shipping orders.

76 Sl 78 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

504 LIBERTY ST. 'PHONE 2187.

M

CONSIGNMENTS

SOLICITED.

Florists' Supplies

Please mention the American Florist.

890

The American t lorist.

Feb. 24,

Samuel %. Pennock.

Wholesale Florist,

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street PHILADELPHIA, PA,

AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES.

CNTIi^ FURTHER NOTICE, WILL BE OPEN FROM 6:00 A. M. TO 11:00 P. M.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND.

BOSTON...

FLOWERS

Wholesale Depot for all Flor sts' Supplies.

E>rlo^ l^i-mtet y-i-if»il.e><a.

07 iBroKnfleld JSt:., iBOSOTOlV, Ail^VSiS

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, " "'"To'J^S'^! ^^. '*'••'•

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

NOTICE: WELCH BROS., Sole Agents for FREVSTEDTS" Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, $2.00 oer

Script Letters, S4.00 per 100.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

Cut Strings 8 feet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

Wholesale Florists, y jobbers in
<^^ FLORISTS'

SUPPLIES

Always on Hand:

CARNATIONS.

BRIDESMAIDS, IA-AL-A
BRIDES. , .m^V^ /

i'

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.

84 Hawley Street, BOSTON.

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. Uth St., Telephone 6364. PHILADELPHIA,

Orders by mall, telegraph or telephone will
receive prompt attention.

CoDBlgnmenta of good stock solicited.

JOHN B. FERGUSON,

Wholesale riorist,

444 Sixth Ave, PITTSBURG, PA.

Long Distance 'Pbonb 2985.

Wbol^ale f[ower/\arK?|5

fBLLADELPHIA, Feb. 31.

Rosea. Tea 6 00®10.00

■' extra 10.00012 00

Beauty, extra ^0 O0@tw.00

firsts 30 00(830.00

seconds 6.00@12.00

CamatlonB 1.00a. 1 M

fancy 2.00® 4.00

Lily of the TBUey. Romans 3.0O® 4.W

VIo'ets 60® 1.00

Daffodils 4 00® o.CO

Mignonette 3.00® 4.00

Asparagus 50.00

Smllax 16.00

Adlantum 1.00

BOSTON, Feb 21.

Boses, Beauty, extra 30.00®60.00

medium 15 00®30 00

culls 2 00® 5.00

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 4.00® 8 00

extra 1« 00@25 liO

Carnations, ordinary I 03® 2.00

fancy 2 00® 4.00

Lily of the valley 2.0O® 3.00

Violets, single and double 50® .75

Daffodils 2.0C® 4 00

Longlflorums 10.00®13.00

Oallas 8-t0®10.00

Freeslas 60.® l.OU

P W. Narcissus, Roman Hyacinths... 1.60® 2.00

Mignonette 3.C0@ 4 00

Smllax 12.00®1B.OO

Asparagus 50.00

Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets
Solicited.

American florist Advertisements
Work Every Day.

GIVE

US

A

TRIAL.''

"WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

flEAOQUARTE^
;:,^tNN YORK

Roses, 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 Designs.

WM. F. KASTING,

LEO. NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist,

N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS,

^'"??H°oT/^'iJ'». D. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Consignments ol Choice Valley and Roses solicited.

Geo. M. Moss,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance 'Phone 1-41-26 D.

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist^

IIS2 PINE STREET,
.^^- ST. LOUIS, MO.

9^ A oomplete line of Wire Deslsrns.

Consignments ol Roses, Carnations, Violets solicited.

Milton W. Woodroffe & Go.

Successors to WM. C. SMITH,

Wholesale Florist,

1604. LUDLOW STREET,

'Phone 1-43-69-A. PHILADELPHIA.

Consignments Solicited.

ELLISON & TESSON,

Wholesale Shipping

FLORISTS

3J34 Olive Street, ,^ ,M .^« St. LOUIS, MO.

HOME CROWN STOCK.

...GEO. M. KELLOGG...

LarsestGrower^oL.. Q^^ flOWerS

Give U3 an order and we will please you.

Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL. MO.
Our Store. 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY. MO.

^P~L0NG DISTANCE 'PHONK AT EITHER PLACE

Galax Leaves

To Dealers Outside of ITew York City.

Choice G.ilax $0.40 per M.

Choice Leucothoe *2.U0

Special attention given orders to go in cold storage.

Order at once.

d. N. PRITCHARD, ELK PARK, N. C.

J. M. COHEN, WHOLESALE FLORIST.

-ALWAYS ON HAND-

ROSES, PINKS AND VIOLETS.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED,

22 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

igoo.

The a mh r / ca n Fl ori s r.

891

TOP GRADE

Carnations

BEAUTIES,
BRIDES.
BRIDESMAIDS,
METEORS.

VIOLETS and LILY OF THE VALLEY.

JOHN I. RAYNOR,

49 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

Tc^leplione No. 199H Madlflon Square.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Commission Florists.

SUPERB VIOLETS.

Telephone 2065 Madison S,r. 42 WfiSt 28th St., NEW YORK CITY.

TIIOMAS YOING, Jr.

Wholesale Floristj

Kew Telephone No. 1803 Madison Square.

43 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,

^m FLORIST

New Telephone No.
902 Madison Sq.

39 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

Roses shipped to all points. .^ Price List on application.

JOHN TOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.
51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

New Telephone No 1905 Madison Square.
Price list on application.

Please mention thf Amencatt Floriit zi'heit 7i'iiti>tg;.

THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN
NEW YORK CITY TOR

Violets % Carnations.

GROWERS and UYERS make a note of this. It
will be lo your advantatje.

WM. H. GUNTHER.

.... 30 West 29th Street.

New Telephone No. 551 Madison 8quare.

Please Mention the American Florist.

FRANK MILLANG.

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,

408 E. 34th Street,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

Telephone 299 Madison Square.

N. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St. NearFerry.
Open for Cat Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
Every Momlne

DESrRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT
FOR ADVERTISING.

JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary.

Please Mention The American Florist.

MOORE, nCNTZ & NASH,

Wholesale Cnmmission Florists,

At rooms of N. Y.
Cut Flowi-t Co.

119 and 121 W. 23d St .

NiW YORK CITY.
Telephokk 733— I8th.
Cli-icest StocIt .Shipi ed o,» a ConamiS'ion,

Choice Carnations Choice Roses .^ .^

Traendly & Schenck

NEW YORK CITY

New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq.

38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange

Wbol^ale [lower/larl^fe

NEW YORK. Feb. 31.

Boaea, Beauty select 4O0OeO0 00

medium 16.00e25 00

" " culls 2 CO® 5 00

BrldeBmald, Bride, Meteor 2 00® 6 00

Select li (I0O16 00

Carnations 1 00® 1.50

fancy 2.50® 5.00

Lily of the valley 1.60® 3 (0

Violets 40® .75

RomaDS Uyaclntha, P. W. Narcissus... 1 CO® 1.60

Yellow Narcissus 2.00® 3 00

Mignonette 2 00® 5 00

Callas 6 00® 8.00

Uarrlsll 10. 00812. CO

Lilac per bunch .to® 1.00

Freeslas iO® 1.00

Cattleyas 30.00<5.60 00

Bmllax ;0 00<g20 00

Asparagus 35 00®6O.0O

Sprengerll.perdoz. bunches 1®1 50
Adlantnm 1 GO

BtWFALO, Feb 22.

Boaea. Beauty 5.00@6O 00

Bride. Brldeimjld, Meteor 3.0C®12.00

Perle, Nlphetua 3 00® 6.00

Kalaerln 3 00® 8.00

Carnations, ordinary 1 00® 2 00

fancies 2.00® 4.00

Lily of the valley 2.0O® 4 00

Violets 50® 1.26

Mignonette 2.(09 4.00

Daffodils 3 00® 4,00

Koman Uyaolnths 1 00® 3 00

Harrlsll 15 00®20 OO

Callas S.10®12 00

Tulips 3.00(8 4 00

Smllai 10.C0®15 0C

Adlantum 76® 1.25

nardy Ferns. Qaiaz Leaves .15

Asparagus 31.00@tM.OO

MILLANG & CO.

Commission Florists

48 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square.
Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited.

TheNewYork Gut Flower Co.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,
112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Telephone 733-l8th. NEW YORK.

COMSICN >.1ENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orderi.

GEORGE SALTFORD,

Wholesale Commission Dealer \n Jt jt

...Violets...

50 W. aptti St., .^ NEW YORK.

Telephone Call, 1304 Madison Sq.

Please mention the American Florist 7uhen lorititig.

Ford Bros...

tji{ ^Wholesale Florists

ni West 30th street, NEW YORK.

Consignments Solicited. Phone. 1.57 Madison Sq.

M. A. HART,

COMMISSION FLORIST,

Can supply ROSES and CARNATIONS In
best quality and any quantity; VIOLETS too.

44. WEST 29th street.

Tel. 325 Madison Square. NEW YORK.

ROSES.

VIOLETS.

JULIUS LANG

53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK.

CARNATIONS. VALLEY.

Telephone 280 Madison Square.
Remember us to our advertisers.

THE NEWEST THING IN OLD NEW YORK IS THE NEW WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER STORE OF THE

COME AND SEE US.

FRESH FLOWERS
at FAIR FIGURES.

OLD ESTABLISHED AND ALWAYS RELIABLE

J. I^. A^IvI^EJJV,

AM) THT, NU.MBER IS

106 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY.

SEND YJUR FLOWERS.
RETURNS RIGHT and
REMITTANCES REGULAR.

Holidays... FDW C HORAN R°^i^

POINSETTIA. mmm^^ « W ■ "^^ ■ ■ I ■^^' ■ • # « ■ ^ S The best of each variety

POINSETTIA.

NARCISSUS,

ROMANS,

VALLEY.

CARNATIONS

AND
SWEET PEAS.

47 WESTii 28TH ST.,
Madis"on Squae .....NEW YORK.

CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

The best of each variety in
market free from mildew.

VIOLETS.

in any quantity,
Special or Ordinary.

892

The American Florist.

Feb. 24,

This ^ee!) Tmijb.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

ALEXANDER R0DGER8. Pres.; ALBERT MCCUI--

LOUGH, Vlce-Pren ; 8. V. Willard, Wetbersfleld,
Conn., Seo'y and Treas.

The New York seedsmen find trade
active, two weeks ahead of last year.

Sugar beet seed is in active demand.
The supply of some kinds is already
exhausted.

Mr. Weeber, of Weeber & Don, New
York, has been taking a week's pleasur-
ing in Washington.

Visited Chicago: Charles P. Braslan,
of San Francisco, Cal.; E. M. Haven, of
the Haven Seed Co., So. Haven, Mich.

Jamaica, L. I.— Frank Knight is in
charge of Landreth's seed depot here.
There are three salesmen on the island
working the gardeners' trade.

The price of Bromus inermis seed
rules fifty per cent higher than last fall,
and it will probably go higher on account
of the greatly increased demand.

The Western Seed & Irrigation Co., of
Waterloo, Neb., has purchased 400 acres
of land at Monroe, in the same state, for
growing seed crops under irrigation.

L. W. Wheeler, southern representa-
tive of Vaughan's Seed Store, is now
looking after the bulb department of the
New York establishment, both export
and import.

Insurance matters are progressing
satisfactorily with the Schisler-Corneli
Seed Co. and the Plant Seed Co., of St.
Louis. Their losses will be heavier than
at first reported.

Leading New York importers of seeds,
bulbs and plants petitioned the customs
collector of that port, January 13, 1900,
for improvements in the custom house
service on these classes of merchandise.
G. W. Bidwell, the collector, replied
January 30, stating that the suggestions
of the petitioners could not be carried out
as the law now stands.

^^^ Government Seed Distribution. 'J '^

The distribution of seeds by the Agri-
cultural Department is proving unusually
popular with the members of congress
this year. Many of them say that they
have not had enough seeds to distribute,
and it is quite probable that an effort
will be made to have the appropriation
for the purchase and distribution of seeds
increased in the next agricultural appro-
priation bill. The quality of seeds sent
out is every year beingimproved. Many
farmers throughout the country write
the department commending the distribu-
tion and praising the quality of the
seeds. Only a few days ago a gardener
in Colorado wrote to learn whether he
could not purchase seeds from the
government, stating that they were bet-
ter than he could procure from seedsmen
in his vicinity. The distribution this
year is farther advanced and in better
shape than it has ever been. Seeds will
be distributed much earlier than they
have been in the past.

Concord, N. H.— W. S. Wilson has sold
his establishment here and will devote
his entire attention to his place at Wel-
lesley, Mass. Frank O. Main and Chas.
Barrett have formed a copartnership
under the name of Frank O. Main & Co.,
and will open a flower store at 1 South
Main street.

Florists' Tested Flower Seeds and Bulbs.

Lar^re tradf pkt.

ASTER, Improved Victoria, mised { .25 (

Florist's .Special Jlislure 25

Somple'sTrue Kranchiug, mxd, .20
Shc-11 Pink, White and

Red ill separate colors 25

Ampelopsis Veitchii oz. lOc, lb. 75c.

Cosmos. Giant,^ of California 10

Cobaea Scandens 10

Double Daisy, choice mixed 30

Lob3lia i-'rjsl.il Pahace compacln (true) .25

Oz.
.1.25

.40

.30
2,00
1.50

Large trade pkt. Oz,

Mignonette U'liaiice I iii'st varieties .25 1.00
Machet f for florists. .10 .40

Nasturtium Tom Thumb, mixed, per oz, 10c, per lb
45c, per .101) lb,s, $40.00,
Tall, mxd., oz, 10c, lb, 35c, 100 lbs. tSO.
" Jladarae Gunter Hybrids, per oz.

10c, per lb. 90o.
Smilax (new crop), per oz, 35c, per lb, $2.50,
Tubeioses, choice double Pearl, Ko. I $7.00 per lOOO
- SOOO I" $6,50, Nn, 2 13.50 per 1000,

JOHNSON & STOKES,

Send for Florists' Wholesale List,

217 & 219 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA.

FERN SPORES SOW NOW!

yyg ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra hirge package of fresh Spores, sufficient for 3000 plants,
with full cultural directions, postpaid for $1.00.

EMERSON C- McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

eSTABLISHED 1802

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SEEDS

Our Wholesale Price List of

GHGIGE FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS

is now ready. A post-card will
bring it to you.

We have still on hand some of our

LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS,

the finest that come to this country.
Per 1000. $10: cases or 3000 at $9 per 1000

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

Please mention ike American Florist 7vhen -,vriling.

VICK'S SEEDS

For
Florists.

ALL HOME-GROWN SEEDS.

6 00

s.oo

.75
lide now

J4-0Z, I-oz.

Vick'8 Daybreak, pink $i,50 $4.00

" Purity, white 2,00

Branching Comet, white 2.50

Vick'8 Branching, in colors,
white, pink, crimson and pur-
ple, each 25

JS^Trade list, also Garden and Floral Gu
ready. Send U>r it,

James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N.Y.

P/t'uie nii-utioH the A met ican Florist when :r/ iting.

K. J. KlYK,Gtieiit. K. J. KlYK,Hiitoni,

PLANTS. BULBS.

I bfj: to nnuounce that my represt^otatives. Mr.
H. J. GoEMANs and Mr. 11. l*. Hugenuoltz, have
started on their uumial trip to the United States
Hiid Canada, to solicit orders Ironi importers of
I'alnis, Azaleas, Araucarias, Sweet Bays, Ficus,
etc., and Holland liulbs.

The address of ray representatives will be up (o
May loth, care Mr. J. 'I'er Kuile, 33 liroadway,
Nl'w York City.

A splendid stock for spring and fall delivery is
on hand.

Gardening Under Glass

Try Wataon'a \

for

SELECT
STOCKS

of Tomato and
otherseedsfor
forcing. You ,
will not be dl8- ;
appointed. 23 ;
years' experi-
ence behind
every order >
filled.

Paf ket

TOMATO. Sutton's Best of All «0.15

LorlHard. orlfcflnalor's fltock 15

Mayflower, extra selected . . ,16

FroKiuore, Veltch's original sealed
pncfeets 60

LETTUCE, Big Boston, extra select... .15

CUCUMBER, Extra Early White

Spine, special 10

BnKllBh varletlee 25

RADISH, Scarlet Ball, white tip, extra
eariy 10

CAULIFLOWER, Extra Early Erfnrt,
special 50

MELONS. English varieties 25

MUSHROOM SPAWN, my celebrated
"W. P " brand, beot In the world. lU lbs.
f'^r$1.00 Sample brick, postpaid, for 25c.

RHUBARB ROOTS. Myati's Llnn^us,
$2.fO per dozen.

CRAPE VINES, for tiraperles. 30 varieties.
1-y r., 76 cts ; 2-yr.. %\ 50 each.

Bailey's forcing Book u^t^ftl

•^ ^ w 0 rk on

forclni: vegetables; full Instructions how to
grow Tomatoes. Cucumbers. Lettuce and all
other vegetables under glass, 22t) pages, 88
Illustrations, price %\ 00, postpaid. C. J.
Pennock says: "It would have saved us
dollars and dollars If we could have bad it a
few years ago," Kvfry grower pboutd possess
tbls book. StamoB acceptable for small
orders. Correspondence solicited.

GEO. C. WATSON, Seedsman,

1 mponer and E-vporter of

GRVSS and GARDEN SEEDS, BULBS,

Mushroom Spawn. Raffia, Fertilizers and

Forcing block.

OlTiee A sal'snioinJuniperSt. below Walnut,

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

XXX SEEDS

VERBENA GRANDIFLORA.

Good percentage of white.
The finest strain of Improved Giant Verbenas
yet produced: hirjxest flowers and best colors, per
pkt., 800 seeds, mixed colors. 50 cts.

CHINESE PRIMROSE.

Best large, sini^le and double, 51)0 seeds, $1.00.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.

The clii'icest iiiaiit llowiTin;; vurii-ties in best
mixture, pkt., 2U0 sei-ils, $1.00, IkiU |)kt., 50c,

PHLOX DRUM. PUMILA,

New, very dwarf, perfect beauties, excellent for
growins in pots for Spring sales. Mixed colors;
per trade pkt.. 20 cts.

A pkt. of new double Early-flowerinj^ Dwarf
Vienna Carnation added to every order.

JOHN F. RUPP, Shirfmanstown, Pa.

THE HOMB OF PRIMROSES.

/goo.

The American Florist.

893

SPRING BULBS.

TUBEROSES, True Excelsior Dwarf Pearl.

CALADIUM ESCULENTUM.

GLADIOLUS in largest assortment.

LILIUMS, ALRATIM, SPECIOSIM ALBIM

and RIBRIM. All sizes. ,i re%, ine.

We carry an immense stock and you will find our prices
LOWEST, consistent with quality.

FOR THE

FLORIST.

SEEDSMAN

AND

MAIL

ORDER HOUSE.

LiLiuM spe:iosum rubrum.

CHICAGO:

84-86 Randolph Street.

Our 1900 "SI BOOK for FLORISTS

Is now being: mailed to our regular customers. It is overflowing
with "GOOD THINGS FOR THE FLORIST." If

you don't get a copy, we shall be glad to send one. A postal
card will start \.\., J-.^J-J-J'S'J'J'J'J-J'J'J'^J-J'S'

VflUGHflN'S SEED STORE.

New York:

14 Barclay Street.

DREER'S SPECIAL OFFER

OF SEASONABLE BULBS.

Tuberous Rooted Begonias. The finest strains obtainable.

Singles in separate colors 40o per doz. $2.50 per 100. $20.00 per 1000

" choice mixture 3f)c ** 2.00 " 18.00 "

Double in separate colors 65(! " .^.00 " 4U.0O "

" " choice mixture 50o " 4.00 " 35.00

New Frilled Bego/iia. A grand novelty with wavy petals which are beautifully frilled

hki- 111.- liner forms ot petunias. We offer strong bulbs, 25c each; $2.50 per dozen;

*iO.OU per 100.
New Sun-Proof Begonia, Duke Zeppelin. The most brilliant of all the tuberous rooted

varieties, (lowers double, of the most dazzling pure scarlet, strong bulbs, 20c each;

$2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100.
Caiadiums, Fancy Leaved. A choice assortment ot 25 distinct varieties, strong bulbs,

$■,'.1)0 per dozen; $15.00 per 100.
Caladium Argyrites. .\ fine lot ot this most desirtible and scarce miniature variety,

which ir started at once will make fine plants to use at Easter, good bulbs, $2.00 per

dozen; $15.00 per 100.

cosmia Aurea Imperialis. A summer flowering bulb of recent introduction, ( range

(Colored, star shaped Bowers 3 inches across, 3dc each; $3.00 per dozen.
Gloxiniai in s'^iarate colors or in choicest mixture, line sound bulbs, oOc per dozen;

$4.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000.
Dahlias. Our collections embrace the best now grown; we offer;

1 set ot Twelve Double .Show Dahlias $1.00 per set

Fancy 1-00

Six Superb Quilled 50

" Twenty-live Choice Cactus 2.00 ''

" Ten Superb Single 85 ''

Dahlia. ?torm King or Blizzard, •-'.=;,• en.-h; $2.50 p.r d../..-n: $20.00 per 100.
Montbretias. .S.vi-n liu'st v:irHtir~. 2.^«- per doz.u; $l.T.-> per 100; $15.00 per 1000.
Tigridia Conchillora, Grandiflora Alba and Pavonia Gfandiflara, 30i' per dozen; $-.00 i
Caladium Esculentum, Gladiolus, ttc. Etc.

$8.00 per 100
8.00
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erlOO.

HENRY A. DREER,

Philadelphia, Pa.

CA.xci«.^mo:9((s .

; 500

2 50
151)
100
300
350

Mrs. Thos. W. Law- Gomez, dark red

' BOn, pink $14.00 Mre. F. .loOBt. pink..

Ethel Crocker, plok.. 1000 Trtumph. tne pick..
The Marquis. piDk ... 10 UO Daybreak, shell pk.
Genevieve Lord, pink 10 00 Flora Hill, white. . .
Olympla, varleK&ted. 12.00 White Cloud
G. H Crane, scarlet.. 5.50 Mary Wood, fine

America, scarlet 4 00 white 3 OO

Melba, light piDk 350 Jubilee, scarlet 160

Mrs O Bradt. var.... 6.00 Wm. Scott, pink . ... 100
Glacier, white, fine . 4 00 Lizzie MoGowan ... . 100

Gen. Maceu, best crimson $5 00 per 100

Mrs. Jas Uean. fine pink 3 00 per lOU

Nepbrotepis, Cordata Compacta, 2Hlnch, $4 00 per 100,
8 and 10 Inch, line, $12 00 per doz.

dash please CARL HAGENBURGER, West Mentor, 0.

I CxCri AlMEIlKr GIMNTEUM,

In the various colors and shades.
Plants are in healthy condition, $5.00
per too; $40.00 per 1000.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

WYNOMOOR,

Monlg unery Co.. PA-

' Money Order (Ulice
I Chestnut Hill. Ph la.

FINE
STOCK.

PANSIES. "^

....THE JENNINGS STRAIN....

Onn nnn '^^^< stocky plants in cold frames.
zUUiUUU Large-flowering; superbcolors; many
are curled and fringed. 100 plants by mail, 60c.;
1000 by express, $3.50. Large plants in bud, 50c.
per too, ex. Seed ot above, $1 per pkt.. $5 per oz.
100 line Pansy blooms by mail, 50o. Seed and plants
can also be had in separate colors, same price.

lOOcholcemlxed (ilndloll. 50o. 100 extra large scarlet
Amaryllis bulbs. $ti. Medium size. $:t per 100. Sam-
ples sent for 10 els. CASH WITH OKDEB.

E. B. JENNINGS, ' m"*" Southport, Conn.

Grower of the Finest Pansiea.

Ph-aic nuithu'i tlu- A mit uati Fun at wlien -,li ittng.

It is good business policy
to mention the

...AMERICAN TLORIST

when you write to an advertiser.

Tuberous Beconlas. slDgle. live separate col-
ors extra flue large bulbs. H-lnch. pwr 100,
$2 50 Double, In separate colors B.\rK4
large Vlnch stock iSUPKRlORstralns) per
^—^— 100, $500. GloxlnUs. Hnest strains, V'KRY'
large bulb«. per 100. $3 00. Cannai In choicest sorts.
$2.00 to $8 00 per 100 for NOVELTIES. Tuberoses
KBADY. Asparagus Spren^ ri seed. 100 Tjc; louO $';00.
Asparagus !• Nanus iTaUB), lOO $100; 1000 $900.
Lalanla Borb. 100 40o: 1000 $3 50 Paudanus Ulllls, lOO
$125; lOWI. $10 00. Cocoa Wedelllana, 100 $100; 10O9
$7.60. Send for our NEW spring list. Address
H. H. BERCER II CO., 47 Barclay St., N. Y.

of SEEDS for
Spring Sowing.

Separate colors. Semple's Asters, crimson,
lavender, pink, purple, white. Betteridge's prize
quilled mixed, at$l. 00 perounce. Giant Branching
Comet, rose pink, white, white striped pink.$ 2.00
per ounce. Silver tip, blue and pink, per trade
pkt. 25c. Mignonette, Allen's Defiance, 60c per
ounce. Golden Machet, 35c per ounce. Pure
i\lachet, 25c per ounce.

AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY, Washington. D. C.

It is not much trouble to mention the
American Florist when corresponding
with an advertiser.

A LIMITED QUANTITY

894

The American Florist.

Feb. 24^

The ^urse5Ry Tm^ib.

AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN.

W J Peters. Pres.; D. 8. Lake. Vloe-Pree.
GEORGE C. Seaoer, Rochester, N. ;., iiec'r.

The legislative committee of the East-
ern Nurserymen's Association has just
addressed a circular to every nurseryman
in New York urging concerted pressure
on the state legislature to kill the pro-
posed law requiring fumigation of all
stock.

Ellwanger & Barry are sending with
their new catalogue an application blank
for postoffice money ordei, the name and
address of the firm being already filled in.
This will perhaps save customers' messen-
gers an errand to the postoffice. It is
necessary in many cases to make one trip
for the blank and another for the order.
Perhaps the letter carrier when he calls
can be induced to take the filled-in appli-
cation, delivering the money order on his
return iournev.

San Jose Scale.

The following extract from Bulletin
No. 177 of the Cornell Experiment Sta-
tion, entitled "Spraying Notes," by Prof
Bailey, is so pertinent that we reproduce
it:

"The San Jose scale is still with us. It
•will stay. There is no hope of eradicat-
ing it. Then every man should be pre-
pared to meet it. He should not rely on
state control alone.

"For three seasons now, we have expe-
rimented with the kerosene and water
emulsion — as others havedone — and have
found that it is a specific for the scale.
In the proportion of 1 part of oil to 5 of
water in summer, and 1 to 4 in winter, it
will kill the scale.

"Can a man hope to annihilate the
scale, then, by spraying? No. On plants
which he can spray thoroughh- and fre-
quently, he can hope to eradicate it; but
I should not expect him to eradicate it
from a large and badly infested planta-
tion, any more than he can eradicate the
apple-scab or the bark-louse. But I
should expect him to keep it in check.
Spraying for San Jose scale must come to
be an accepted practice, as spraying for
potato-blight is.

"All this means that the farmer should
not be frightened, but should be self
reliant and determined. But the state
should help him. The law should not
help him less, but more. Nursery stock
should he fumigated with hydrocyanic
acid gas under strict control. It would
be folly to attempt to burn every infested
tree or bush wherever found; but the law
should be so amended as to allow a prop-
erly qualified officer to destroy plants
which, in the judgment of experts, are a
menace to the general weal.''

FOR SALE

Two thousand BRIDES and two thousand
BRIDESMAIDS m 2J4 in. pots, now ready.

Price $3.00 per loo.

JOHN L, WYLAND, • - DeHaven, Pa.

ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists with-
Ing to do business with Europe sbould send
tor the

"Horticultural Advertiser"

This is the Sritish Trade Paper, being read weekly
by all Horticultural traders; it is also taken by
over 1000 of the best Continental houses. Annual
•ubscription to cover cost of postage 75 cents.
Addreas EDITORS OF THE " H. A."
Chilwell Nurseries, - Notts, England.

10,000

Pin, Scarlet. Red, Wliite. Willow
leaved, English and Turkey, 4 to
10 feet.

100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes.

Catalogue on applicjitioii. Send estimate of wants for prices.

THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Glenwood Nurseries, MORRISVILLE. PA.

CLEMATIS PANICILATA % AMPELOPSIS VCITCI1IK

$40 to $70 per 1000. $35 to $50 per looo.

\V*- hav<,' the abovf in lar^e quantities, 2 and 3 yeiirs old, lieldgrown.
Ori?^sses ^t ^S i»er XOO; O^l. I»J?i'v-^t, ^IS %y&t^ lOOO»

Stock for transplanting. Shrubs in larpe quantities cheap. S'nd for wholesale list.

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N. J.

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We are now booking Import Orders
for

H. P. ROSES,

in all popular varieties, at $50.00 per
1000, f. o. b. Boskoop, Holland.

We would be glad to give prices upon
Rhododendrons. Azalea Mollis. Clematis,
hydrangeas, etc., upon apiilii-ation.

CnULIOn IV I I ft.. 1 to 3 shoots.
Just the thing for spring planting.
S4 per lOO, S35 per 1000.

Bobbink & Atkins,

....RUTHERFORD. N. J.

Nursery and STORiGE Cellar at
Carlton Hill, N. J.

FRUIT and
ORNAMENTAL

SHRUBS

TREES

VINES

AND ROSES

AVrite for price list or si-nd your lists of
wants for special prices.

W. & T.SMITH CO., ''^n'V^'

Ampeloosis Veilchii 3 ,vi'. string Per 100 j; 7.00

Clematis Jackmanni, 2 vr. extra stronu', " 14.00
Standard Hydrangea P. G, 3— 3Vj ft.... " 18 00

Lliacs. »,--sorted, 3— 4 ft " 10.00

Japan Snowball. 3!^— 4 ft.... " 18.00

Tliegp prices are good only until surplus is

r.duced. SEND FOR LIST OF OTHER STOCK

— Roses. Herbaceous Plants, Ornainenlul Trees,

Small I'Yuit and Kruit Trees.

JACKSOW & PERKIHS CO,, g?.Y.:

AMERICAN ELMS.

8 to 10 feet, 1 to 1% inch caliper.
25 Elms, 6 to 9 inch caliper, fine specimens, with
well developed heads.

Send for Price list.

SAMUEL Ci MOON, ° (Bucks Co.), pa.

P/t'a.'''' mf>ition thi- Amt'rican Florist 7vhen 7( tiling.

THE ROLETA NURSERY CO.,

ROLETA. TENN.

We have on hand the bist lot of TREE AND SHRUB
SEtDLlNGS th:il ciin be collected.

300,000 SUGAR MAPLES, 2 to 3 ft., at J3.00 perlOOO.
Please give us a list of your wants and write
for price list.

HORACE PERRY, Prop.

ROSE BUSHES.

FIELD GROWN. OWN ROOTS.
FIRST-CLASS PLANTS.

llandlins our own RooTStoclv one .season means
your trade secure to ns in the future.

Shipments m;ide up to last of March. All sale?
are subject to cash with order, regardless of how
responsible :i customer may be; or if preferable.
on*'-haIf cash, balance subject to sight draft with
K. L. and privilege of examining. Prices will,
npply on not less th:in ten of a variety. Packed
lu tirst-class shape, F. O. H. Los Angeles.

ORDER QUICKLY and be sure of them.

PRICES.

$700 per ioo~Mignonefte. Parquerette.

$7.50 per 100— Marie (iuillot, Marie Ducher.
Marin L:imbert, Mme. Bravy, Mme. Cusin,
White Hath.

$8 00 per 100— Clo. Soupert. Coii.de Lyon. Devon-
iensis, Duch. de lirabant. Karl of Dufferin,
Empress of China. Fisher Holmes, Hermosa,
Homer, Beauty of Glazenwood, Meteor. Mme. G.
Hruant, Queen Scarlet, Quei^n of Prairies. Rain-
bow, Sou. de Wootton, White Rambler, La
France.

$8 50 per 100— T5ar. de Rothschild, Ilride, Gen.
.Iac<|., Reiiie Marif Henrietta, Safrano.

$Q.oo per ioo~Boti. Silene, Capt. Christy, Crim-
son Rambl<T. Duch. of Albany, f^a Reine, L. V.
Houlte, Lux. Moss, M. P. Wilder, Marg. Dick-
son, Ulrieh Brunner.

$10.00 per 100— Alf. Colomb, Anne de Diesbach.
Belle Siebri'cht, Cecile Brunner, Etoile de Lyon,
Gen. Washington. Jules Finger, Coip de Blan-
che-. Eli Lambt'rt. Dinsmore. Countess Frig-
neuse. Dr. Grill, Francisca Kruger. Isabella
Sprunt. Jas. Nabounand, Princess Itonnie, Lady
Penzauo''. Lord Pi-uzance, Magna Charta, Mrs.
Laing, Xiphetos. Paul Neyron.Perledes.Tardins.
Prince Camille de Rohan. Sou. de la Malniaison,
Sou. du Pres. Carnot Vis. Folkstone, Waban.
White La France, Wichuraiana. Yellow Ram-
bler. .Fohn Hopper.

$15.00 per 100 — Bridesmaid. Cath. Mermet, Cloth
of (.iol<l. (ibg. Wootton, Golden Gat<', Glorie de
Dijohn. Kaiserin Aug. Vic, Laurette. Maman
(.'ochet, Mme. Waiteville, Mar. Kiel, Papa
Gontier, Crown Princess Victoria, Gen. Robt.
E. Lee.

$25 00 per 100— Climbing Kaiserin.

\N> can spare a few hundred La France "sxx"'

at $10.00, which we consider the finest stock of

this siirt rver otft^red in llie United States.

We have a grade of La France which will run

about 15 to 18 inches, nic. symmetrical plants, at

$7.50 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. We will deliver to

.■inv point in V . S. bv esprt-ss prepaid, 1000 of this.

grad.- for 190.00.
Our Japaues'' Iris are grown from bulbs of our

own importation, and comprise the best sorts

grown in .Japan. fts.OO per [00.

THE CALIFORNIA ROSE CO.,

LOS ANGELES, CAL.

'"'IVZsHJuniperus

6 to 9 inches, transplanted

9 to 12 '■ ■'

12 to 15 " "

1.=) to 18 " '■

18 to 34 •• ■'

24 to 30 " "

30 to 31) " "

15 to 18 Savin .Junipers

Rooted Cultint'S ready May 20.
Roses, clean, healthy plants from 2-inch pots.
Trices and samples to buyers on application.
.\in. Beauty, Oolden Gate, js'iphetos. Perle, Sun-
set. Bridesmaid, La France. ,\lljany, Wootton and
Testout. One \ear old dormant pot prt^wn AV cot-
ton, $5. CO per 100. Ismen c 'alathinum white summer
blooming AmarvUis. strong biilbs, first size, $12.50
per lOOi second size. .flO.OO per 100.

JOSEPH HEINL, Jacksonville, III.

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The American Florist.

Feb. 24,

Our fasTiMEs

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.;
Bobt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.;
or to the American Florist Co., 334 Dearborn St.,
Chicago, 111.

At New York.

The following are the official scores for
Monday evening, February 19:

Plaver 1st 2d 3d 4th

liuriis.'. 152 95 140 137

H:ifiier 131 125 116 Ml

Shaw 115 95 109 101

Marshall 88 138 136 138

Lailj: 147 121 142 153

Siebrecht 116 131 108 101

Uonlan 137 116 125 112

Traeudly 97 141 151 118

steftens 138 143

At St. Louis.

A. L. Vaughan, of Chicago, was a par-
ticipant in last Monday's contest and
made the high score. The record is as
follows:

Plaver 1st 2d 3d 4th Av

A. L. Vaughan 1.59 190 145 H7 157

Kuehn 139 161 146 17ft 155

Beuek-e 163 130 1J5 156 144

Kunz 131 169 112 148 14U

Sanders 158 lii7 13(1 152 137

Weber.... 153 113 127 13S 132

Schrav 113 115 134 121

Fillmore 110 117 114 114

J. M. H.

At Flafbush.

Thursday evening of last week was one
of great jubilation at the bowling alleys,
a telegram having been received from
Sugene Dailledouze conveying the news
of his success in the exhibition, and the
brothers opening up in royal style to
celebrate. John Raynor brought a new
ball, which he had won in a progressive
euchre contest. It proved to be a mascot,
whether in the hands of Louis Schtnutz,
Alf. Zeller or its owner, and made scores
all the way from 170 to 190 every time.

With Philadelphia Gunners.

The last shoot of the series of four
between members of the florists' Gun
Club for a club trophy was held on their
grounds at Wissinoming February 13.
A more disagreeable day for the shoot
could not be imagined. Rain fell in tor-
rents and the wind blew a gale almost
the entire time the shooting was in prog-
ress. In spite of the disagreeable weather,
however, there were some really good
scores made. W. K. Park broke 22 out
of 25 at known angles and at unknown
angles, where the wind was blowing the
strongest, he broke 24- out of 25, winning
the trophy for the series with nine points;
Parsons second, with eight points, and
Bell third, with seven points. The con-
ditions of the shoot were fifty targets
per man, twenty-five known and twenty-
five unknown angles, handicap added to
the score. The summary follows;
Known Unknown
anjilt's. angles. Hdp. Total.

•Colemen 20 23 8 51

McKaniher 20 16 14 50

Park- 22 24 4 50

Dorp 19 16 12 47

Parsons 19 21 7 47

liell 21 19 6 46

Barrett 16 IH 11 45

Havward 20 21 0 41

Wi-stcott 20 7 10 37

Points won in the four shoots: Park, 9;
Parsons, 8; Bell, 7; McKaraher, 6; Dorp,
■6; Coleman, 6; Barrett, 6; Westcott, 5;
Anderson, 3; ColHesh, 3; Cartledge, 2;
Harris, 2; Webster, 1.

At Chicago.

The bowlers have been inactive of late
but propose to resume regular practice in
the nearfuture. The florists have dropped
out of the America league, in which they
made no creditable showing, because the
alleys are so far out from the business
district that it was impossible to get a
representative team together there.

On next Wednesday evening, February
28, the Florists' Club will entertain the
ladies at Kinsley's at S p. m. Four alleys
have been engaged lor the evening, two
for the use of the guests and two for a
match game between teams representing
the wholesalers and retailers. Prizes will
be awarded. Tickets of admission will
be supplied to all club members.

At Philadelphia.

Bowling still goes on merrily n the
contest for places on the team for next
August. W. K. Harris has an average of
155 for thirty-five games, with John
Westcott something over IGO for seven-
teen games. When such old war horses
set such a pace as this it is hard for the
youngsters to keep up with them.

A match game was played February 16,
by the first team, with the team of the
Century Wheelmen, the strongest in the
city. It was a return match, they hav-
ing been defeated on our alleys about
two weeks ago The score of last Friday's
game, which follows, will give some idea
of how they can bowl and what our boys

were up against. Anaverage of 157V2 wiU
win most games but 172 is considerably
better and this is what the Century boys
had to their credit when the game was
finished. The rubber will be rolled on
neutral alleys in the near future and
should our boys win, they can claim the
championship of Philadelphia. The
score:

FLORISTS. CENTURY WHEELMEN.

Brown 1.56 151 181 Moonev... 198 201 195

Connor ....153 136 152 George.... 1:14 174

HauiiUon..l80 1.59 179 Keeler 152 151

Johnson.. 137 1.59 157

Starr..

.174 161 151

Fetler 161 176

Fairly 166 17

144

167
149

187

Moss 160 152 131 Warker....l8) 203 182

960 921 931

995 1082 1024

K.

WoLLASTON, Mass.— Fire did $500
damage to the greenhouse of Samuel
Brown on the morning of February 14.

Raymond, N. H. — The greenhouses of
J. A. Littlefield were submerged during
the recent freshet. The fires were extin-
guished and the plants frozen, causing a
damage of several hundred dollars.

Athol, Mass. — The greenhouses of
James Sutherland were completely under
water during the recent freshet and the
contents, including many thousands of
lettuce plants, were totally destroyed.
This is Mr. Sutherland's third severe
misfortune within a short time. The
hail storm of last June smashed most of
his glass and a previous freshet did great
damage.

"A WINK IS AS GOOD AS A NOD, TO A
BLIND HORSE."

The Cot Flowers we offer to the trade are at all times equal to
any in the market. They are handled rightly— sold justly— billed
correctly and shipped promptly, to all.

If not now a customer, we invite you to become one.

Faiu'v king AmiTicau Beautii-s tliis week — i'nout;li for all.

E. C. AMLING.

32-34-36 Randolph St.,

WAl-TER S. HEFFRON, MOK. ...CHICAGOj ILLi

\\<- air Sole Chicago Sales Ageut-s tor E. G. Hill ,S: Co's finr Flowers.
Write for our weekly Pric<' List.

WIETOR BROS.

5 1 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO,

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS.

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES

AUEBICAN BEAITTY

30-36 in. stem per doz..

UETEOB
BRIDESMAID .

BBIDE

VEB.J.'E

CABNATIONS.

per 100 $5.00 to 10 00
6.00 to 8.00
" 6 00 to 8.00
4.00 to 6.00
2.00 to 3.00
4.00

Quotations subject to change without notice.

" Fancy..

All'Other stock at lowest market prices.

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897

Mrs. Frances .loost . . .
Mrs. James Dean . . . .

Cerise Qu^en

Mrs. MfHiirney

Gov. GritZKS

Hector .

KM)
.$2.B0
. 2..S0
. t>.(IO
. 1.50
. LMK)

3.00

Wm. Scott 1.00

Dorothy Sweet 3.00

Victor... 2.00

New York 2.00

Painted Lady, cerise... 1.50

1000
(20.00
20.00
15.00
12.00
15,00
25.00

7.50
25.00
1.5.00
15 00
12.00

100 1000
Daybreak, It. pink $1.25 $10.00

John Yount' .la.OO $25.00

White Cloud 3..50 25.00

.\laska 1.50 12.00

Genesee 2.00 1.5.00

Mary Wood 3.00 26.00

Kveliiia 1.25 10.00

Flora Hill 1.50 12.00

MoGowan 1.00 7.50

Doz.

Mrs. Lawson $3,00

Olympia 2.00

Ethel Crocker 1.50

Genevieve Lord 2.00

Chicatio 1 ..50

Marquis '. 1.50

100

1000

$H.00

1120.00

12.00

100.00

10.00

75.00

10.00

75.00

7. .50

60.00

lOOO

75 00

American Heauties.

Hrides

Maids

Meteors

ICOiSBS.

100
$3.00
1..50
1.50
1.50

1000
$25.00
12.50
12.50
12.50

SoEa-xrle-t. lOO 1000

G. H. Crane $fi.no $50.00

Portia 1..50 12.00

America 4.00 35.00

.lubilee 200 15.00

Bon Ton 2.00 15.00

Gen. Maoeo $6.00 J50.00

Gen. Gomez 6.00 50.00

Evanston 2.00 15.00

"v-o.-pieg:^t«<a.ioo looo

Mrs. liradt $4.oO $35.00

Fsyche l.,SO 12.00

Armazindy I..50 1000

Eldorado 2.00 I5.0O

Sandusky 3,00 2.5.00

Gold Nuuget $2..50 $20.00

Gov. Pinsree 1.50 12.00

Argyle $1.50 $12.00

LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS,

JAUESTOWir,
N. Y.

NEW CARNATION ESTELLE *M8^'''"™-""^-'«»f

CeHificated by A. C. S.. Chicago and Cincinnati.

excellent form, stem strong and
stiff, holding tlower gracefully
erect, a little short, same as
Tidal Wave, after lifting, but attains a length of 12 to 16 inches by December; a FREE, EARLY, CONTINUOUS
bloomer. Stock is limited, and Cuttings are all sold for February to March l5th delivery.

PRICE $10.00 PER HUNDRED; $75.00 PER THOUSAND.

Crane. America and others. Send for
price List.

Note our Address has been changed to
Station F, Cincinnati. 0.

Olympia $12.00 per 100; JlOO 00 per 1000

Mrs. T. W. Lawson... 14.C0 " 120 00

Ethel Crocker 10.00 " 75.00

Genevieve Lord 10.00 " 75.00 "

station f. CINCINNATI. 0.

Carnation Cuttings,

MRS. LAWSON $14.00

G. H. CRANE 5.00

AMERICA 3.00 C3

MELBA 3.00

LESLIE PAUL 3.00 !2

GOV. GRIGGS 3.00 S

MRS. BRADT 3.00

FRANCES JOOST 2.50 C3

EVANSTON 2.50 ^

JUBILEE 2.50 ^

VICTOR 200 -

WHITE CLOUD 2.50 __

FLORA HILL 2.00 —

GOLD NUGGET 2.00 S2

TRIUMPH 200 c=>

DAYBREAK 1.25 «=

ARGYLE 1.25 ^

ARMAZINDY 1.25

LIZZIE McGOWAN 1.00 C3

EVELIMA l.OO ^

Mayor piNGREE i.oo _,

WM. SCOTT 1.00 S

NIVEA 1.00 C3

MORELLO 1.00 =

ROSE CUTTINGS. i

METEOR per 100, |1.50

BRIDESMAID " 1.50 ^

PERLE " 1.50 ^

BRIDE " 1.50 e«

GOLDEN GATE " 2.50

Write for prices for large lots.

.'Ml plants and cuttin<js sold with the express
understanding that if not satisfactory they are to
be returned at once, when mon<'y will be r'funded.
Write for prices on larger lots.

PETER REINBEBG,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

CARNATIONS.

strong and well-rooted cuttings ready now of the
following varieties: p„ ,„ PerlOOO.

Eldorado $1.25 tlO 00

Scott 1.25 10 00

McCowan 1.25 10.00

Portia 1.25 10.00

Ivory and Silver Spray 1.00 d.OO

Alio tine Lady H. Campbell, rooted

runners 75

iOS. RENARD, Unionvllle, Chester Co., Pa.

\m

A New
Pure Glistening Wliite

CARNATION

Well Tested,
Has Proved a Great

Success
Wherever Grown.

It is a strong grower, with long, stiff stems, large size, fine form and sub-
stance; fragrant, perfect calyx; never bursts, long keeper, blooms very freely
and without cropping from October on.

Rooted Cuttings now ready. $1.50 per Doz., $10 per 100,
$75 per 1,000. Cash with Order.

r. B. TINKER, Peru, Indiana.

GENESEE.

The Best Commercial White to Date.
$3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.

JOHN VAN DER WAL.

1730 W. 107(h SI., Station 48, CHICAGO. ILL

PUase mention the American FloriU when writing.

New Carnations.

12 NOVELTIES of 1900.

27 of the best STANDARD VARIETIES.

Send fur pric list.

Geo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven. Mich.

Please mentjon the American Florist when zvrtting

898

The American Florist,

Feb. 24^

St. Louis.

•STATE OF THE MARKET.— ROSES MORE
ABUNDANT. — A LARGE WEDDING DECORA-
TION —NOTES.

The warm weather of the past <ew
days, coupled with slow demand, has
had a tendency to increase the supply of
Bridesmaids, Brides and Meteors and to
lower prices. Roses are bringing irom
$4 to $8 per hundred, carnations from
$1.50 to $2 50. Lily ot the valley,
Romans and jonquils remain about the
same as last week. Violets have a lower
tendency. American Beauties remain
scarce; what few there are command a
high price.

C. Young & Sons Co. have about the
largest order of the season in the Smith-
Platt wedding. They expect to use over
2000 Bridemaid roses in the table and
house decorations.

Visitors: A. L. Vaughan, Chicago;
George A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. J. M. H.

Cincinnati.

Flowers of all kinds are coming in a
little more plentifully; at least some roses
are now to be had at the wholesale
houses. This article has been very scarce
here of late. Bulbous stock is increasing
in quantity and prices are decreasing
accordingly. It seems as though calla
lilies have become more popular this sea-
son for they have been selling readily at
fair prices. Violets are in great supply
and sell at 50 cents per hundred for choice.

Our representatives came back from
Buffalo well pleased with the carnation
meeting and the treatment they received
there. H. Schwarz.

Dayton, O.— The Dayton Paper Nov-
elty Company recently suffered a serious
fire, which is handicapping them in the
delivery of orders. Of the stock destroyed
there were 150,000 boxes ready for ship-
ment to the Good & Reese Co., of Spring-
field.

Aurora, III. — F. F. Smith, formerly ot
the Sixty-seventh street greenhouses at
Englewood, is now with his son, W. L.
Smith, here. Mr. Smith was formerly in
the plow business and is the inventor of
the first plow made that would scour in
prairie soil. He has just made a lot of
models for Deere & Co., Moline, 111., and
is at present engaged on a new sulky
plow he has invented and which he
believes to be a world beater.

MANETTI STOCKS FOR
GRAFTING

We have received advices from one
of our European Growers of a con-
signment of a limited number of
these, to come on steamer arriving
this. week. We offer same at fol-
lowing prices:

'In lots of 1000, SI2. 00 per 1000.
In lots of 2500, $10.00 oer 1000.
In lots of 5000, S 9.00 per lOOO.

HENRY A. DREER,

714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

MANETTI AND MULTIFLORA

......STOCKS, X FINE,

^12.00 r>e.r 1000.

Send for Wholesale List.

THE ELIZABETH NIRSERY COMPANY,

KLIZABETU, N. J.

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MflGK RICHMOND"

The Red Carnation. A Sport from Tidal Wave.

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We know there have been many red sports from Tidal Wave, but
we claim that this one is the premier of its class.

We have grown it for three years, and under the careful selection
of our foreman, Mr. Mack Richmond, it has improved each year.

It is not the only red, nor is it the largest, but it will outbloom
any carnation ever grown by us, and we have grown a few.

The flowers are borne upon strong, stiff stems, never bursting,
entirely free from rust and a splendid grower. Come and see it
growing— it may astonish you.

NOW READY; $6 per 100, $50 per 1000.
BROS.,

I HALLIDAY

11 East Baltimore Street,

BALTIMORE, MD.

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♦ ♦

Genevieve Lord

THE IDEAL PINK CARNAIION

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Fills the bill. The ladies declare it is just right in color. We claim it
has the best stem of any Carnation. That it will rank very near the
top in size. That its odor is very sweet. That it is the most profitable
Carnation we ever grew. That it has an individuality all its own. Cus-

glance. There is not a

tomers recognize it at a
great deal left that is
If you want to make
don't delay, for stock for
20 is all sold. It is an
ever, and the April and
large, fine plants. Some

^RICE

$2.00 per Dozen,
$10.00 per 100,
$75.00 per 1000.

wanting in this variety,
money, plant it. But
delivery prior to March
easy, rapid grower, how-
May deliveries will make
of the finest plants we
have are from cuttings from sand planted in the field June 1st. Remember
all sold until March 20th. If you wait too long the chances are that we will
be sold out of stock. Make yourself safe by ordering at once.

Our c;it;iln;,'u'' is now r'-ady; in it :ire
listvd the atjove as wpH as uH tho nnw
"big ones" at introducers' prices, all the
best standard sorts, and a complete list of
chrysanthemums, novelties and staTidard
sorts.

H. WEBER & SONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

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A FEW THOUSAND

rancy Leaved Caladium

AT LESS THAN REAL VALUE.

Araons th<' above are some fine Brazilian vari-
'ties :ind v»'ry choice other kinds of all shades,
named, and aorae under number. Address for
particulars,

F. J. ULBRICHT,

ETHEL CROCKER,

...... S10 PER 100.

Per 100 Per 1000

AMERICA $5.00 140.00

6. H. CRANE 6 00 50.00

FLORA HILL ISO 1000

WHITE CLOUD 3 50 30.00

Lock Box 655. ANNISTON, ALA.

MRS. lOOST 2.50 20.00

DAYBREAK 1.50 10.00

VICTOR 1.50 12 50

BRADT 5.00 40.00

GRArTED ROSES, LIMITED
SIPPLY.

H. F. UTTLEFIELD,

WORCESTER, RRASS.

Carnation Cuttings.

IN GOOD CONDITION FROM
GOOD STOCK.

Write for prices.

Huntsman & Company

CINCINNATI.

ALTERNANTHERAS,

I'er UK)
R.'d and \ I'liow, from 2-in. pots -$I ,'J,5

FUCHSIAS. Rooted I'uttinfia 75

VIOLEIS. Marie Louis.-. Rooted Runners 50

BOSTON FERN, nic' 3- in 7 00

Polrault. .1. I). Cabo», Mme, Jaulln. B. G. Hill Louis
Fatfea, CbapUn. LaFavorlte. Nutt. Raapail Iiuorovcd

J.W. DAVIS, MORRISON. ILL.

Please mention the American Florist.

Jolin Doyle, etc.. or iiilxed. -I'i Inch. R) (M per 100.

Cinerarias for Kaster, out of ;)-lii-h, *:i 00 per lOO.
Stocks Ten Weeks. German, white or mixed. 2?4-lnch
1150 per 100. Shellroad Greenhouse Co..
Ghanqk p. O., Baltimore, Md.

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CARNATIONS.

LARGE

STOCK OF

STRONG

ROOTEO

CUTTINGS

NOW

READY

G. H. Crane, Morning
Glory, Maceo, Glacier,
Gomez, America, Red Mrs.
Bradt {or Chicago), Mary
Wood and other good stand-
ard sorts.

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt for
March Delivery — all the
early stock sold.

fIVE 1900 NOVELTIES.

Mrs. Thos. Lawson, Ethel Crocker, The
Marquis, Olympia and Genevieve Lord. At
introductory prices. ^ ^ ,^ ^ ^

We make a specialty of rooted cuttings,
and have three houses of stock growing for
that purpose only. ^ ^ .^ S ^

Send for
Descriptive Price List.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.,

LAFAYETTE. IND.

100,000 R. C--NO Discount.

CARNATIONS;^!!;

Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson, pink JH.oo

Ethel Crocker, " lo.oo

Olympia. variegated 12.00

The Marquis, pink lO.OO

Genevieve Lord, pink lO.oo

€. H. Crane, scarlet 5.00

America, scarlet 4 oo

Melba, light pink 3.00

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt, variegated 3 00

Glacier, white 3.00

Maud Adams, dark pink 3.00

Gomez, dark red 4.00

Mrs. F. Joost, pink 2.50

Gold Nugget, yellow 3.00

Argyle, pink 1.50

Triumph, " i.So

Daybreak, shell pink i.OO

f mpress, dark red i.OO

Flora Hill, white 1 25

White Cloud, " 2 50

Mary Wood, fine white 3.00

Jubilee, scarlet 1.25

Psyche, variegated i.OO

Morello, dark scarlet i.OO

Wm. Scott, pink i.oo

Lizzie McGowan i.co

5 cuttings at 100 rates.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., "?l\"'^

.dai"GflTBIRD"

}\ as the exclamation of one of the best growers
in the west when he discovered this sport, four
.years ago. By caretull.v handlinj; it, and not
over-propagating it. we are now able to offer to
the trade a clean, health.v stock of the bi-st

Red Carnation

On the market, for both growerand retailer. Not
quite as large as Crane or .Jubilee, but an int^-nse
red, on long, stltf stems, averaging Sixty.flve
Blooms to the plant. Received honorable men-
tion at the Carnation show in Chicago .January
19. Rooted Cuttii.gs, $2.50 per 100; 2-in. pots,
$3.50 per 100. i • i- ,

LAKE GENEVA FLORAL CO.,

lAKE GENEVA, WIS.

♦ THE GREAT AND ONLY |

♦ Exclusive Carnation Specialists. ♦ I

CUTTINGS NOW READY. \

Genevieve Lord, ihe peer of any light pink carnaliMU Per Doz. Per'llm'per 1000 *

I'lVert'd

r.oo

Chicago. sf:irlet liradt j 50

Mrs. Lawson, I'eri.se pink 3 00

Olympia, variegated 2 qo

Ethel Crocker, pink i 50

Marquis \ o OO

Cuttings.
Peril 0 Periono

.tio.oo

7..10
14.00
12 00
10.00
10 CO

Frances Joost pink $2.50 $20.00

Mis. Jas. Dean, pink 2.50 20.00

John Voung. "Iiite 2..')0 20.00

White Cloud, white 4.r0 30.00

Mis Bradi, variegated 5.00 40 00

Gen. Maceo, crimson 6 OO liO.OO

Gen. Gomez, crimson 6.00 .W.OO

G. H. Crane, scarlet 6 00 iiO.OO

Gold Nugget, J cilow 2.5O 20.00

$75.00

fiO.OO
120.00
100.00

75.00

~T> 00

Cuttings.

Argyle. carmine $^.50

Jubilee, scarlet o.CO

Srmazindy, variegated s'oo

Evelina, white ^00

Wm. Scolt. pink 2.C0

Victor, pink 2.OO

Daybreak, light pink 2 00

Flora Hill, white 3.00

Per 100 Ptr )000

$20.00
15.00
1.5.00

15.00
1.5.00
15 00
1.5.00
15.00

"Wc \vA\i- slii|i|.ed ino.OCO ruttings this .seaxin witl

out ;i kick.

\ CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Greenhouses and Address, JOLIET, ILL. ♦

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Carnation CuttingsT

Per 100 Per 1000

G. H. CR.\NE 15.00

WHITE CLOUD 2.50 $20.00

MRS. .lOOST 2.50 20.00

TRIUMPH 250 20 00

EVANSTON 2.50 20.00

GOLD NUGGET 2.00 15 00

MR.S. McBURNEY 2.00 15.00

JUBILEE 2.00 15.00

FLORA HILL 125 10.00

DAYBREAK

ARGYLE

ARMAZINDY

McGOWAN

MAYOR PINGREE..

WM. SCOTT

TIDAL WAVE

MORELLO

Per 100

Per 1000

...$1.25

$10.00

... 1.25

10.00

.. 1.25

10.00

.. 100

7.60

.. 1.00

7.50

.. 1.00

7.50

.. 1.00

7.50

.. 1.00

7.50

ROSE CUTTINGS.

AMERICAN BEAUTY per 100, $3.00; per 10C0. $25.00.

Per 100 Per 1000

LA FRANCE $2.00 $17.50

PERLE 1.50 12.50

METEOR 1.50 12.50

Per 100 Per 1000

BRIDE $1.50 112.50

BRIDESMAID 1.50 12.60

u.

All rooted cuttings sold under the condition that, if not satisfactory, they are to be returned
at once and money will be refunded. »^/ uc .oiuiueu

SPECIAL PRICE ON LARGE LOTS.

GEORGE REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago.

WELL-ROOTEO

CARNATION CUTTINGS

strictly First-class Stock from
Our Own Greenhouses.

Per 100
Wm. Scott, Edith Foster, Daybreak, Freedom, $1 00

Mrs. Frances .loost 2.50

Flora Hill 150

Ready now. Orders booked for future delivery
from sand or soil

N. F. McCarthy & co.,

84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS.

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS now ready of White
Cloud, .Jubilee, Gold Nugget, Pingree,
Flora Hill, Evelina and other standard
sorts. Fine stock. Write for prices.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

ROOTED CUTTINGS OF NEW AND
STANDARD

CARNATIONS

Send for Phice List.

WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa.

Please mention the American Florist when writing.

VERBENA KING.

The largest Verbena
grower in the world
(Bros. A Sisters); we
have them, too, the very
best mammoth named
vars. on earth and sure
to please you at the fol-
lowing prices— 60c. per
100. $5.00 per 1000; 6000
for $22.00, 10,000 for WO. 00.

Write for prices on
larger lots.

Look here! we pa.v

express charges on all

Rooted Cuttings, and

atistaction in every shape

■lo it for

uill

Carnations-Rooted Cuttings.

Flora Hill--|1.50 per 100; $14.00 per 1,000
Lizzie McGowan— Jl. 00 per 100; $8.00 per 1 000
Wm. Scott— $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1,000.
AGERATUM— Cope's Pet. blue; Lady Isabel white-
60c per 100; $5.00 per 1,000. '

COLELS , ■''"'oo'-V Ijest named vars., includine
\i\ji.t-\ij C. Verscharteltii and Golden Bedder
all money makers. R. Cuttings, 70c per 100; $6.00

DAISIES f'alifornia. White, Yellow Castle
!££l!£lt2. Yellow, tlie best all-round Daisies
boili ^tand the heat and dry weather. Well-rooted
Cuttings, $1.00 per 100: $>).dO per 1,000; 2in stromr
$2.00 per 100, .Send for list. That Cash, Please!
We pay the express on all Rooted Cuttings
Our guarantee goes with evervthing we send out'

C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kans.

Seen by New Firms:

AMERICAN ELORIST ADVTS.

900

The American Florist.

Feb. 2^^

New Orleans.

NO SPRING FLOWER SHOW IN THE CRES-
CENT CITY. — STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION
TO AWARD FLOWER PREMIUMS.— FLOW-
ERS COME FROM THE NORTH.

At the last meeting of the horticultural
society the committee of arrangement for
the spring show was discharged, it being
decided that our only exhibition of
plants will be in connection with the
Industrial State Fair, which is going to
open at the fair grounds on April 14.
Prizes will be given by the association,
the same as to any other exhibitors. The
horticultural society will only award
two gold medals, to the best displays of
plants.

So far our winter has been very mild.
Business has not opened yet. Most
trees are now replanted to replace
the loss of last season. People are
realizing that nursery-grown trees are
the only ones to be depended on. So far
they have been using swamp trees, which
gave poor satisfaction. Our soil is low
and many species of trees don't stand
when old. On some of our principal
avenues most of the oaks and elms have
died. Old age is the cause and not
electric wires or digging around the roots,
as some people believe.

Our gardens are without flowers and
any kind of decoration or funeral design
has to be made with northern material.
The Mardi Gras is coming and with all
the lestivities around that time we will
have to get a good supply of roses and
carnations from the north. M. M. L.

Mattituck, N. Y.— T. E. Reeve & Son
have made a considerable success of cauli-
flower, lettuce and radishes for the New
York market. They now have 4,000
cauliflower under glasswhich they expect
to bring from $3.50 to $4 50 per dozen.

The New Pink Carnation g

^ MRS. 1

BERTRAM I

LIPPINCOTT" I

SCORED 86 POINTS P

And sfewrcd tlie CerliEcate of Morit g

;it the Carcition Grnwers' Convfn- g
tinn held in Buffalo February 15th
and 16th. 1900 We are still hookiug
ordiTS for immediate delivery of fine
healthy rooted plants as long as the
stock lasts.

ORDER AT ONCE "iERvTsr

LIGHT PINK CARNATION

Now (lu i\v market. The ^^xmyfr
(Mr. Kuhn) may not have enoufih to
Ko around, judging by the demand.

$10 per 100, 25 and over at 100 rates
$75 per 1000 250 and over at M. rates

For sale only by

HENRY F. MICHELL

1018 Market St., PniLADtLPtllA.
New Crop

WlNTER-BLOOniNG

CARNATION SEEDS

Hand fertilized, 25c per 100. Cash with order.

AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY, Washington, D. C.

CARNATION CUTTINGS,

New Varieties.

Perdoz. Per 100. Per 1000.

Chicago, Red Mrs. Bradt.... $1.50 $7.50 $60.00

Ethel Crocker l.SO 10.00 75.00

Marquis 2.00 10.00 75,00

Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson 3.00 H.OO 120.00

olvmpia 2.00 12.00 100.00

Genevieve Lord 2.00 10.00 75.00

Estelle, grand scarlet 2.00 10.00 75.00

C\f^nt^Vf\\ I i ^'t" 5^"Our cuttinss have been transplanted into soil, and are far superior
vlwllCl 4X1 L^lol.* tQ sand cuttings partly rooted quoted at "bargain" prices.

r -1 100 1000

G. H.Crane $6.00 J60.00

GeneralGomez 5.00 40.00

General Mac-o 5.00 40.00

Mrs. Frances .Toost 3.00 2.'i.00

Mrs. G. M. Bradt 5.00 40.00

While Cloud 3.00 25.00

Glacier 6.00 50.00

CerisCfQueen 3.00 25.00

Mrs. Jas. Dean 3.00 25.00

100

Flora Hill 82.50

America 6.00

Melba 5.00

Maud .-Vdams 5.00

Gold Nugget 3.00

Jubilee 3.00

Daybreak 2.00

Tidal Wave 2.00

Lizzie McGowan 1.50

1000
$20.00
50.00
40.00
40.00
25.00
20.00
18.00
15,00
12.00

SURPLUS— 1000 single white and pink PRIMROSES strong, 3-inch pots,
(3» $2.50 per 100, whde thev last.

cHjcAGo VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE n£w york

Whec writing mention the American Floilel

ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS

Our Carnation Cuttings are made from selected stock and are guaranteed

free from disease, and first-class in every particular. Prices

are as low as good stock can be produced for.

MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON. Cerise Pink .

Olympia, varicszated

Ethel Crocker, pink

Genevieve lord. lieht pink

Chicago, Red Bradt

Per doz.
...$3.00
... 2.00
... 1.50
... 2.00
. .. 1.50

Per 100

$14.00

12,00

10.00

10.00

7.50

Per 1000
$120.00
100.00
75.00
75.00
60.00

Per 100 Per 1000

Gen. Maceo, crimson $6.00 $50.00

Gen. Gomez, crimson 6,00 ,50.00

G. B.Crane, scarlet 6 00 50.00

America, scarlet 5.00 40.00

Mrs. G. M. Bradt, variegated 5 00 40.00

White Cloud, white 4. CO 30.00

Evanston, deep pink 2 50 20.00

Mrs. Frances Joost, pink 2.50 20.00

Mrs. James Dean, piuk 2.50 20.00

Gold Nugget, yellow 2.50 20.00

John Young, white 2. .50 20.00

Jubilee, scarlet 2.00 15.00

Per 100 Per 1000

New York, deep pink $2.00 $15 00

Victor, pink 2,00 15.00

Flora Hill, white 2.00 15.00

Triumph, pink 2.00 15,00

Argyle, pink 125 10,00

Arniazindy, variegated 125 10.00

Daybreak, light pink 1.25 10.00

Evelina, white 1.00 7. SO

Lizzie McGowan, white 1.00 7.50

Wm. Scott, pink 1 .00 7. SO

Portia.red 1.00 . 7.50

HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., MILWAUKEE, WIS.

pTUpi Absolutely the BEST PINK CARNATION

I I 1 1 1 I ever offered the trade.

CROCKER

A fact fully borne out by its rfcord, beiiij; equally good
with Craig. Hill and myself (an assurance that it is not a
success in one soil and a failure in another). By its having
been shown at the flower shows and clubs since early in
September (an assurance that it is not a good late carnation
but an all season variety). In color, size, fragrance
and stem it is just what the "storemen" want. In habit,
constitution and freedom of bloom it is just what the grower
wants. It produces more flowers to the square foot than any other known variety, and is never
out of crop from September to .Tuly. With 18 000 stock plants to work from there is no danger
of it being overpropagaied, and all orders entrusted to me will be filled with cuttings selected
from the plants and the order filled by myself, thus doubly assuring good stock. Honest
sample blooms furnished, prepaid, at $1.00 per dozen— amount deducted from all orders for 100 or
over. Up to date, every sample, excepting one, out of several hundred sent, has brought an order.
Price per 100. $10;'per 25. $2.50: per 1000, $75; per 250. $18.75. HERR'S PANSIES. good little

trie 'list of standard vars! nady now! ALBERT Mi HERR, L9nC3Sl6r| PSi

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CARNATION CUTTINGS.

We have all the new and standard varieties.

^^"♦'"''^p""^- WEILAND-RISCH FLORAL CO., Evanston, IIL

IS HEADQUARTERS FOR

CARNATION CUTTINQS.

CINCINNATI

200,000 in sand and soil to back up what we say.
Send a list of your wants and let me price It.

WM. MURPHY, Carnation Specialist, - ■

We have them in both
Quality and Quantity.

WHOLESALE LIST READY.

- Station F, Cincinnati, 0.

igoo.

The American Florist.

901

HOOTED CUTTINGS

Nice. Clean Stuff, and Wetl-Rooted.

Verbenas, 7ri.000 imw re:uly. IwnUv six viiri<'-

ti.-H lUO, (iOc; 1000. $5!00: 5.000. $25.00

New Daisies, (or M;iri^urrit»'s), the bi-si that,
luivr rv"T \wv\\ i II I mil iici-il. Try a few of
liit'rn :iih1 flod mit for wmrsi'lf.
CSrl Poehiman— til'- iii'U-}rllow evor-bloinninfr

P:iris l):usy Doz.. 25tr.: 100. %VZ:^

Madame Farlaiellon— bright, silvery-f^n-en l«iU-
;igi\ white llow'TS, \M'ry dwarf grower

Doz., 25ii.; 100, $1.«5
Madame Gailberl— UirK*' white petals, yellow
disr. Nothing' can bi; iinajiined tliat is tiiuT

Doz.. 25c.: 100, $1.25
New Salvii Y*'llow Bird— briKht yellow folia^:.'.

bri^'ht >--arl.-i llcwers, Do/... 20c; 100. 11; UMX) $9.
Salvia Habald— This is more dwarf and much
l)etter th;in f)ld Sph-ndeiis.

Do/.., 20c; 100. dl.OO; 1000. $9.00
Geranlum-MiiK-. Salleroi... .100, $1.25; lOJO, $10.00
Ageralum— Princess Pauline

Do/., 20c.; 100, $1.00; 1000. $9.00
Coleus— Golden Verschaffeltii. Scarlet Ver-
schaffeliii.Kire Brand. Tam O'Shanter.South
ParK Gem. Alhambra. Fire Kins, Golden
Crown, Midnight, Salvator. John Goode,
Spotted Gem, Com biuatiun. Mrs. F. Sanders.
Nigger, Queen of the West. Beck with 's
Gem,...10U. 70c.: IfOO, $5.50; .^000,$25; 10.000, $45.
Heliolropes— three fine varirties.

Doz., 20c.; 100, $1.00; 1000. $9.00

ManeltiaVine Do/... 25c.; I00,$l.25; 1000. $11.00

Alyssum— New Double Grant.

Doz. 20c.; 100, $1.00; 1000, J9. 00

AbuUlon— Souv. de Bonn Doz. 20c.: 100. $1.25

Saviizii Doz. 4Cc.; 100, $2.50

Send for Price List.
I pay Express charges and guarantee to

please you in every way.

S. T. DANLEY,

MACOMB,
ILL.

New Ever-Blooming Geranium

AMERICA

Finest thrower for pots or iM'ddlnjj;. Color,
white, salmon and rose ia full -.un, color of Keg<i-
ni:i liloire de Lurralii''.

Floriferousness Phenomenal

Slroiig pl.iiits. bOi; each; $5.00 per dnz.
-i^-*- -"C^lk. A%C ;^ $,=..00 per hvindred.

Set of Best 15 Novelties of 1899 ""it.tL^t.

KmaDitel Arene, Dryd*-n. Soutliey, el ;.. lor»2.0ll.
One America free with t-jich set. Plants irunr-
anir.'il A 1 ill '■\Hr\ resprrt. <'a9H. 1'lease.

H. EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.
CHAMAEROPS EXGELSA

Showins charai'ter leaves, in 2;'2-in- p^ts, ready to
b'* pianl'-d in 4 in., $s per 100; $70 per 1000.

Lar^'er 4 5 fe.t, $iii ;i div/., $75 p.-r 100.

PHOENIX CANARIENSIS. 2-in, pots. $6 per 100; $.'iO
per 1000 Lartxer s|)eciinens of ('liamaerops and
Phieni\ up to 15 feet liiu'h. $10 to $25 apiece.

CASH WITH ORDER, PLEASE.

A. ROEDDER, Shorb, Cal , near Los Angeles.

CANNAS

The 3 Best Solid Red Cannas.

B' ACK PRI^CE $10 00 per 100

PHILADELPHIA 4.00 per 100

DUKE OF MARLBORUGH. 4.00 per 100
BOSTON FERN, st^oll^' -J' j-iii. pl.ints, %^M p.-r 100.

The Conard &, Jones Co.. West Grove. Pa.

IN BEST
....VARIETIES

SPECIALTIES

KOSES, from :i-lnoh pots.

CARNATIONS, toi all deUverr.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.
PrloeBlow. Send for list. VIOLETS.

M/OOO BROTHERS. FISHKILL. N.

Plrai.

firnfion thr A mn icati F!n} nt n/ie't :>'t ilifig

GHOIGE GALAX.

Grem and Bronze.
SO cents per 1000.

CHOICE LEUCOTHOE. lironze and Green. $1.75 per
1000. Orders from cold storage. C:ish with
order or satisfaetorv references.
W. H. Williams Bra.. Victoria. Macon Co.. N. C.

Golden Gate Rose

As the largest growers of this
rose in the world we offer two-
eyed ROOTED CUTTINGS at
$2.50 per 100 by mail and we

WINS THE LEAD.

pay the postage,
tracts solicited..

Large con-

Send for circular..

AMERICAN ROSE COMPAWY, Wasiiington, D, C,

American Beauties.

ORDERS RECEIVED NOW for Young Plants: will be ready April 1st.
2x3-inch pots, $6.00 per J 00; $50.00 per 1000.

JOSEPH HE ACOCK, - Wyncote, Pa.

A NO. I
STOCK

Grafted Roses

ORDERS BOOKED NOW.

BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, GOLDEN
GATE, KAISERIN, nETEOR-2K m.

pots, )fl2.ti0 per 100, f90.00 per 1000.

Own Roots ""sT",;;"'"

BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, KAISERIN,
METEOR, BON Si LENE— a^-in.
pots, $3.50 per 100, |30.00 per lOOO; 3 in.,
$6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000.

GOLDEN GATE, AM. BEAUTY— 2X-

in. pots, $4 00 per 100; 3-in , $7 03 per
100.

S. J. REITER, Westerly, R. I.

rollowing ROSES

in 2 and 2>^-inch pots, now ready to ship.
Perles, Woottons, Kaiserins, Maids, Beauties.

Those in 2'/2-iii- have been shifted from

-s and are al)out ready for 3s.

.\ special in BOSTON FERNS in 5-in. pots. Write

GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III.

WORTH
RAISING

PANSIES

GOOD PLANTS by express $2.50
per 500; $4.00 per 1000. SEED as

usual.

C. SOLTAU & CO..

199 Crant Ave., JERSEY CITV. N. J.

iirill DEUTZIA GRACILIS ROSEA.
niHIIIf PHILADELPHUS MONTEAU D'HER-
lll" fl MINE, frnm S'/j-incli pots.

Hardy Herbaceous Perennials
our Specialty.

Send for price li>.t. NORWOOD NURSERIES,

Rea Brothers. NORWOOD. MASS.

SMILAX FROM FLATS

Bj mall, .".do per 100; $4 00 per llliKJ.

2-ln. pots.H JO per 100: J13 00 per lOUll.

Geraniums, 2'ln. pots... $3 25 per lOO: KO.OOnerlOOO.

Uyrirangedfl, 3-ln. potB. f5 00 per 100; 4-ln pots, $10 00

perlOO

Canua Clumps 13 00 per 100

Send for Samples. Cash with the order.

FRED BOERNER. Cape May City, N. J.

CINERARIAS

.tOO Drt'ers prize mixed Ciuerarias, well
grown and inexcpllenl condition, just riKht
I'lr Eiister flnweriiiir.

All in 5-in. po's at $10 per 100.

MANOLESDORf BROS. CO. ^*„';r;."'"'

Nephrolepis Exaltata
Bostoniensis...

THE CELEBRATED
BOSTON FERN.

Orders hooked for small plant.s for April
delivery, at $5 per ICO; $40 per 1000.

A few of the larger sizes on hand for
^^ immediate delivery.

1 EDWIN LONSDALE,

I p. <). Address for the time being:

WYNDMOOR.

Montgomery Co., PA.

Money Order ollice same
asheretofnri'. Chestnut
Hill (Sta, H,| Phila ,Pa.

Please mention Che

et lean florist zi'lien 'wtitrne-

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. fine plants, 2'.>-

in. pot J4 per 100

NEW FORGET-ME-NOT. Suttons (;en)s.

lars-'i' plants ready to liloora K per 100

DAHLIAS, named sorts, field roots $4 per 100

BEGONIAS, (tuberous) single $:.' per 100

GLOXINIAS, fine strain J:i p.-r 100

GLADIOLI, fl]i'- mixture, 2d size $4 per 1000

SEND FOR CAUIO.UE AND LIST OF BULBS.

A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia.

GIVE US LIBERTY!

will be the cry when the plants are
all sold. Order at once.

Robert Scott & Son,

SHARON HILL. Del. Co.. PA.

Orchids! ^

We are headquarters for established and
imported Orchids in the United States.
Our new price list is now read.w

LAGER & HTTPPFTT SUMMIT. N. J.

Orchid Qrowers and Importers.

■ /AI^OIlLO* rerlOO

LaTKe-flowering strain 1000, $2.50, t ,50

OXALIS floribunda. 2-iDch pots l 2 50

ALTERXANTHERA. yellow I 75

ALTERNANTHERA, red ;;00

GERANIUJrS. 16 varieties, 2H-inoh pots,.. 3.00

CASH WITH ORDER,

JOS. H. CUI^NINBHAM, Delaware. Ohio.
New Yellow Chrysanlhemuni

WALTER MOLATSCH

Ready March Igt, 1900.

Price 50c each. 84.00 per doz., $25.00 per hundred.

Three certificates by ('. S. A. For sale by
DAILLEDOUZE BROS.. Flatbush, Brookl»n, N. Y., and
H. A. MOLATSCH. 68th St . bet. 8lh & 9th Avenues,

Brooklyn, N. Y.
Please mention the Amen'can F.'orist 7u/ien 'writing.

PLACE YOUR NAME.

and your specialties before the purchasing florists of the entire country
by advertising in bw*^^— — _^

»mllD ADVT. «OIV.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST.

902

The American Florist.

Peh. 24,

Madison, N. J.

The Morris County Gardeners' and
Florists' Society held its monthly meet-
ing on February 14-, all the officers and
nineteen members being present. The
members all expressed satisfaction at the
elegant manner in which the "smoker "
went off at the previous meeting and the
committee was discharged with thanks.
A debate took place on the past and
future of the rose and carnation and it
was generally thought that more rapid
strides had been made with the carnation
than with the rose but it was hoped that
the new American Rose Society would be
able to strike the keynote of development,
as the carnation society had done and is
doing at the present. It was voted that
$25 be appropriated for a prize for
eighteen blooms of Bride and eighteen
blooms of Bridesmaid (open class) to be
competed for at the exhibition of the rose
society in March. An ofler of $15 was
also received from F. R. Pierson Co., of
Tarrytown, for a prize fortwelve blooms
of Col. D. Appleton chrysanthemum, to
be competed for at our annual flower
show in November. C. H. A.

Toronto.

The weather has been very dull and
changeable the last week and conse-
quently the quality of flowers is not iuUy
up to the mark. Business continues
good. Manton Bros, have erected a
large house tor violets, which is nearly
completed.

The Toronto Horticultural Society's
February meeting was well attended.
Some excellent azaleas, primulas, hya-
cinths, freesias and flowering begonias
were shown by Ernest Collins, of the
Horticultural Gardens, who described
the best methods of growing them. Wm.
Jay showed and talked of cyclamens and
George Mills lily of the valley. Some dif-
ference of opinion as to methods of
growth among the professionals pres-
ent led to considerable discussion of a
very instructive nature. S. P.

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I BAY TREES
I AZALEAS
I ACACIAS
I FERNS I
I FICUS I

I PALMS. I

I BepniaGlolrede Lorraine I

I EDGAR. I

I Welle rorpric^.. WAVERLEY, MASS. |
^nmtuimimmiiiiiiiniiumimiummia

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

\ellow Qupen, Mrs. RobiiKson C Kjilb. Merry
Monarch, Maj. BonnalTon, Lager. (Joldfii Tropby.
Ivory, Lady Play, air, R. C, lOU, $1.00; 1000, je.OO;
clumps, 100, $4 00. BEGONIA Rt'x. tttii' mixed
R. C. ino, $1.50. V'NCA VAR lield clumps,
100, «4 00; 2-in. pnt<, fl ,iO. AGERATUM.
dwarf or tall, 2-io. |ints. 100. $1.60 cash.

H. DANN ft SON, Westfield, N. Y.

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i ROSES, CLEMATIS, RHODODENDRONS, ETC. \

ROSES, Strong 2 Year Field Crown.

PtT ino

Criiiisou RambU'rs with 4 to 5 feet canes, $15.00
Crimson Ramblers, 2d size, 2 to 3 feet

caoes 8 00

Yt-lluw Rambler, two years 8.00

Hybrid Perpetual, in line assortment — 10. 00

Wichiiriana. Japan creeping Rose (5.00

Wicliunana Hybrids. 4 varieties 8.00

Tree Rosed, flnr heads 30.00

LibiTty. new red forcing Rose, from 2Vi-in.

pots." 12 plants at60c each. 25 at 50c each,

50 at 30c each, 100 at 25c each.
G^'ne^al ussortmcDt of Everbloomiiin Ros<*s

irom 2y2-iii- I'Ots. $3,00 per 100. $25 per luOO.

CARNATIONS, Rooted Cuttings.

Mrs. Thomas L:iwson. $14 00 per 100. Ethel
Crnckpr. $10 per lOO. The Marquis. $10.00 per
100. Olympia, $12.00 per 100.

RHODODENDRONS.

Large stock of best hardy varieties 15 inches
to 3 feet hish, clean bri^'ht foliage and wtll
set Willi buds. $45.00 to ifl5U.C0 per 100.

CLEMATIS.

.Tacknianii. .Henryi, Duchess of Edinbur*^,
RnnKina, and other large tlc»wered varieties,
sr.roug two year plants. $20.00 per 100; strong
three years $25. 00 per 100.

AZALEA MOLLIS.

S'roni:. hustiy plants well set with flower
buds, $35.00 per 100.

Hydrangea Paniculate Crandiflora.

21.. to 3 f.-et, $10.00 per lUO; tree form, 4 (u 5
feai hitjh, *25.00 per lOJ.

Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, etc.,
m large assortment.

I THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.,

PAINESVILLE,

— . OHIO.

Cyc'amen Persicum Splendens Giganteum finest
slr;iiii in the \\orld. in four true colors. (Au^iust
sowing), tr:inspl;inteil twice, from Hats. $:3.50 per
1(1(1; $:.'e.00 per 1000, from 2y.-iTi, pots, $4.00 per 100;
$35.00 per lUOO. a few hundred plants left from
3i^-in. pots in bud and bloom, $1 perdoz; $8 per 100.

Chinese Primroses. (triuKed foliage) no finer
strain lui the market, sint^le and double in seven
colors in bud and bloom from 2V^-in. jtots, ifl.75
per 100, from 3-in. pots, $3.50 per 100, from 3V5-iu.
])ols %hM per 100. Cineraria Hyb. max. grandiflora,
strong; plants twice transplanted $1.00 per 100.

Rex Begonias, hne assortment, from 3-in. i)ots,
$.=i.00 per 100. Pelargoniums, Mme. Thibaut, lime.
\'ibert, Fred. Dorner, Dr. Masters, Victor, (rooted
cuttings) mixed. $2., so jier 100, from 3!4-in. pots,
$1.00 per doz.; $K.00 per 100.

Cannas. '(started from sand bed) ready March 15,
Mme. Crozv, liouvier. Q,ueen Charlotte. Florence
\'au<;h.-in. Auslr(a, $3.50 per 100: $30.00 per 1000.

All the .'ibove warranted A No. 1 stock.

PAUL MAOER. East Stroudsburg. Pa.

FERNS...

Fine stock, 2'.(-inch pots, Cyrtomium falca-
tum. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Pteris
serrulata cristata compacta, }3.50 per 100:
$30.00 per lOtO. {^".Special prices on large

quantities.

GARFIELD PARK FLOWER COMPANY.
1688 W. Madison St., CHICAGO.

g^ g\£\ g\ m In bud and bloom,

600 Cyclamen :::'--;;'-:r"
Persicum jos. labo,
Giganteum ]»';•'*'

(^* ^^* <^* t^* t^* 1^^ ^** (^* 1^** *^* ^* (^^

FANCY CALADIUMS

Good assortment in light to dark shades. List
No. 1, 10 varieties, fine large tubers, $6.00 per 100.

List No. 2, ver.v choice assortment in 10 varie-
lies. some of the best of the new Hrazilian sorts,
$10.00 per 100. or 100 of each list, 20 named vane-
lies, for $15.00.

OAK GROVE NIRSERIES, s-^v"'"'*

PRIMULAS AND VINCAS. ETC. Per loo

4-incli pot Vinca Vines $6.00

3-inch pot Vinca ^■|ne3 4.00

2-inch pot Vinca Vines 2.50

Rooti'd Cuttings Vinca Vines, from flats .... I, ,50
2-in. pot Primrose, in bud and bloom, ready

to re pot 2 . 00

2-iu. i»ot Smilax 2.00

Cash Willi Order or C. O. U.
WM. A. CLARK & SON, 59 Slate St.. Watertown. N. Y.

Edward B. Jackson,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only.

In any quantity, for the least money.

STAMFORD. - CONN.

r^ITDAMTITMC A tew thousand Ieft,in2«-ln.
\j£.tli\l.Xl U 1x1 0. pots, at J30 per lOOO; »3 26 per
100: rt. A Nutt. LaFavorlte. Richard Brett, MarKuer-
ItedeLoyB. Mra. Jas. Garr, Mrs. E. G. Hill. Wonder,
tiranvPle, Kev. Atkinson and Rose Geranium. Also
Rose Geranium cuttluBs at f,* per lOO.

Mme. Salleroi Geraniums In soil. $1.50 per
100; $12 (10 per M
CO LEUS.I'rImsonVerschaffeltll and Golden Queen,

$7 per 1000, 76c per 100; 2-ln. pots, $1.60 per 1(10. 1 oleus

In variety. $6 per 1000, (Mo per 100; 2-ln pots $1 26 100.
ACERATUM, Blue and White, 75c per lOO: \H In .

$1.25 per 100. Princess i'auline, $1 00 per 100; l-ii-ln.

pots, $1.50 per UO.
CIANT ALYSbUM.tlOO per 100.
SALVIA, fjplendens and Bedman, $1.26 per 100; 2ln.

pot, $1 25 per 100.
HELIOTROPE, fi varieties, named, $1.00 per 100; Wa,

In. pot $1 5lJ lier lOU.
CUPHEA (Cigar Plant), $1,00 per 100,
FUCHSIAS, $1.60 per 100. •i\i-\n pots, $2 50 per 100.
FEVERFEW. $1.50 per 100; »12.00 per M.; 2-ln. pot,

$2 00 per IIHI.
VINCAS. $1.25 per lOO; 4- In. pots. $8 00 per 100, $70.00

per M. Ftne plants.
The above are rooted cuttings, except when noted.

CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ALL ORDERS.

J. E. rELTHOlSEN, Schenectady, N. Y.

Pteris Deweyana.

A most deelrable new fern, now offered for the
Aral time by the raiser, J n. Ley. It le a moat
(Jlatlnct croea between P, Cretlca AIbo*llneata
and P.8errulaia Flablt dense and verydwarf;
fertile fronda. erect, emoolh acd narrow, bar-
ren fronds very brlchi and beautifully undu-
lated; produced In quantity, never rusts; bard,
and grows very freely from spores.

12 Fine Plants, 3 lech pots s 3.00

100 " '* " " 20.00

12 Good Plants, Stnchpots 2.00

100 ** ' 15.00

Six latter mailed, f 1. With balls of roots ULdlsturbed.

JOHJV H. I^E^^K',

GOOD HOPE. WASHINGTON, D. C.

Please mention the American Florist when xuriting.

Perfection Wlnter-bloomlnjr ForRet-me-not. Per 100

from flats $l.fiO

from 2Ki Inch pots 2 00

from 2^-lnci pots 2 50

Ageratum, white and blue, rooted cuttings 75

strong, from tlats .. 1 00
" from2and 2ki-lnch,. 1.50

Paris Daisy, white, strong, from flats 1 50

l>oubIe Aiyasum. " '• •■ 1.50

CASH WITH ORDER, PLEASE.

CHARLES S. DUTTON,
85 TT. 12th St., HOLLAND, MICH.

Please mention the American Florist 'ifhen ;<» iling

NEW DAHLIAS^^

Largest and most complete collection of
new and superior varieties true to name.
Write for special prices on list of wants.
Also High Grade Mixed Dahlias and Dahlias
under Separate Colors.

W. P. PEACOCK, Atco, N. J.

THE BOSTON FERN aipeculty.

Only orders booked at 16.00 per 100,

J40.00 per lOOO.

L. H. FOSTER. 46 King St.. DORCHESTER. MASS

igoo.

The American Florist.

903

EwelFs Pan Stock Sells

WE OFFER NOW iv bij; vari.-ty nf choie-
est fon-iTig bulbs, in pans, rt'udy lu open.
Cut bh^oms by Iiinidrea or thousand.

AZALEAS, best selling sorts in bud or
bloom.

Lowest Wholesale rigures.

WM. S. EWELL & SON,

Telephone 3^ Wayland St.,

Connection. ROXBURY, MASS.

CABBAGE PLANTS.

Jersey Wakefield and other vars. from cold
frames, transplanted, 25c per 100; 11.50 per 1000;
J12.50 per 10,000. If by mail add 20c per 100.
LETTUCE, Boston Market, Tennis Ball, Curled

Simpson, Grand Rapids and other vars., 15c

per 100; $1 per 1000; $S.50 per 10,000. U by mail

add 10c per 100.
TOMATO, small plants tor transplatting, in

several varieties; 15o per 100, 81.00 per 1000.
PEPPER, small plants for transplantinB, in

several varieties; 25c per 100, $2.00 per lOOU.

Add 10c per 100 if by mail.
EGG PLANTS. New York Imprnvcl, f..r

Iransphintiiig, 25c per 100; $2.C0 per 1000.
CELFRY. Golden Self-Blanching and White

Plume, 15c per 100; 11.00 per 1000.
Other vegetable plants in season. Cash with ordrr.

R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md

Do 50U warn some tine nnv<i)tiea. ur ar.- ihe uioer.
well let-led ones j;"od MDOunh? 1 have butli My dahl-
1 B have never failed to take the hiRtiest hontrs,
natloasl or Incat. Am also beadquirters for CanDHB.
Gladioli, and PivonleB. Wrile for cataloRue and
price !i8t ^ yy WILMORE. Dahlia Specialist.

Rox 382. Denver, Colo.

Please mention the A met ican Florist when :ii iT't'S

HEADQUARTERS FOR

Palms ^ Ferns.

Pine, cipan, home grown stock, prown cool.
Give us a trial and be convinced.

Write for Price List. J. g. HEISS.

The Exof/'c Nurseries, DAYTON. OHIO.

FLORISTS' ORCHIDS

The Finest and Largest Stock

in the world.

CAIinFD ST. AlBAKS. ENGUND and
O/lllULK BRUGES, BELGIIM.

Send for List of Cummerciiil \';irii'tifs.

A. DIMMOCK. Agent. 60 Vesey St , N. Y.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

Verbenas 40 varieties, tiOc per 100: $5 00 per 1.000.
PetUQlao. 30 kindg. Jl ?y ppir 100 Hell trope. ISklnd--,
nper 100 C ileus, m kinds. 70c. per 100; *(! 00 per lOlO
Atf>T'tumfl. 3 kinds. Includlnu Princess Pauline, 7Uc.
1 I ilOO Alyspuaa. double. 81 per 100 Geraniums from
".In pots mixed varieties. Ptrong and healthy, 1250
per KG. Lantanas. 4 kinds. i\ 25 Salvias. 3 kinds, ^1
per lOO. Fuchsias In variety. 11 50 per lOO. Bxpress pre-
paid and aattafactlon euaranieed. Caah with orders.
No checks accepted Wilte

S. D. BRANT, Clay Center. Kans.

Catting's and Plants.
Cinerarias Beady.

For4-ln.. J2 00 per 100 Moonvlnes, Verbenas. Gera-
niums, etc. Send list of wants.

M. A. WHITTY, P. 0. Box 137. Richmond Va.

EASTER-SPRING

Dormant Roses

For Potting Up Now.
For Easter Flowering.

CRIMSON RAMHLEK. extua stkong 3 year old liud<U-d stork, 4 ft. canes (

3 year old Own roots stock, 4 ft. canes, f

3 year old Budded slock. 3 ft. canes

American Beauty 2 year budded

Kuiserin A. Victoria, 2 year budded.
Mud. Caroline Testout, 2 year budded

.100. $15.00
. " 15.00
. '* 15.00

Doz.. $ .S.OO
100, 20.00
l)o7. .82.00 100, 815.00

Hermosa, extra stronj? Holland ^rown

2 year Own roots 100, $13.00

Gen. Jack.
Coquetli' dcs Alps.
Ulrich Brunner

Hermosa, Own roots French grown.
Clothilde Sou pert, 2 ytmr field grown .. .
ALL ON OWN ROOTS, AT $13.00 PER 100:

.lohn Hnpp.T. Baron Bonstettin. Paul Neyron.

Mad. G. Luizet. Anna de Diesbach. Magna Charta.

Prince C. de Rohan.

8.00
10.00

LOW BUDDED STOCK, EXTRA FINE TOPS AND ROOTS,

Baroness Rothschild
Gloire Lyunnaise.
Marie Baunian.
Paul Neyron.
Boule de Neige.
Baron Bonstettin.
Ulrich Brunner.

M;i(l. (i. Luizet.
Mrs. .John Luincr.
Prince C. de Rohan,
Capt. Christy.
Anna de Diesbach
Magna Cbarta

Miilmaison,
Fisher Holmes.
John Hopper.
M:id. Cbas. Wood.
Perle des Blanches.
Gen. Jack.

PER 100, SII.OO:

La France.
Coquelte des Alps.
Giant of Battles.
Gen. Washington.
Mabel Morrison.
Marshall P. Wilder.

RHODODENDRONS.

For Easter forcing. Extra large plants 12 t'
Kate Walters, Mad. Cravalho and Prince C.
doz.. $12.00.
Clematis. Hydrangeas. Ampelopsis Veitchil, Paeonies. Etc., in large quantities. Send for prices.

20 buds. John Walters,
de Rohan, Each, $1.25.

14 BARCLAY STREET.
NEW YORK.

YflUGfiftN'S SEED STORE.

84 & 86 RANDOLPH STREET,
CHICAGO,

GREENHOUSES, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL.

300.000 VERBENAS

THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.

Fine pol plantt $2.60 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cutlingi. 60c per 100: $5.00 per 1000: $4S per 10,000

NO RUST OR MILDEW.

PACKED UQHT, AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SENO FOR CIRCULAR,
We are the Lareest Growern of Verbenas la the conutry.

Oar plants cannot be surpassed.

i»a.

...SPECIAL...

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Choicest Varieties Lowest Prices.
Finest Stock.

50,000 Carnations, staiularjs, $7.50 per 1000.
DesL-riptivi* list. 25 choicest up-to-date varieties.

50,000 Roses, standards, $1*2.50 per 1000.

50,000 Verbenas. 20th Century collection.
32 Grand Mammoth varieties, the creain of all the
latest and choicest up-to-date, 60c per 100; Ji.OO
per 1000. .StrouK, 2-in., J2.00 per 100; $18.00 per
lOOO; full of Cuttings, elegant stulT.

50,000 Dble. Prinzed Petunias, Henderson's
and Drecr's latest sorts, ^\'e all know that they
li-ad the world. *1.00 per 100; i«.00per 1000. Strong
3-in.. .fc'.OO per loO; $18.00 per lOOO.

Allyssum, strong 2-inch,, 2 cents.

Geraniums, sweet-scented, strong 2*/i-inch
•ZYi L-erits; strung 2-in'-h, 2 C'nls.

Ageratum, Princess Pauline, the only one
to grow, $1.00 per 100. Ivxtra strong, 2H-inch,
full of Cuttings, $2.50 per 100.

Salvia Splendens, no other so good, $1.00 per
100. Extr.i strong, 2i4-iuch, $2.00 per IdO.

Fuchsias, best sorts. $1.50 per 100. Vinca
Major. $1.00 per lOO,

Smilax. strong. 2V4-inoh, $1.50 per lOO; 2-inch,
$I.(K) per 100; ,$S.0O per 1000.

Lobelia (trailing) indispensable for baskets,
etc.. siroug. 2-inch, $2.00; strong rooted cuttings,
$1 00 per 100.

Heliotrope, the choicest hiue and white,
rooted ciiitings, $1 00 per 100.

Coleus, choicest varieties, rooted cuttings.

7.=. cents ]ier 100.

Our wholesale descriptive list of Specialties
mailed on application. Terms, strictly cash with
order. Small packages by mail.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III.

Asparagus Sprengerii.

Extra fine Stock from 3-in. pots>
ready for a shift. $8.00 per tOO.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

EXCHANGE

VINl AS. SPIR.K.V
A. WATEKKR,
TliAlii:scAXTlA ZRURINA, 3-inch, for Carna-
tions, rooted cuttings.

CEO. F. BRAYBON, L B. UTi!. KENT. O.

100,000 ROOTED CUTTINGS
AND PLANTS ^-^y ^- ^'^'p-

I guarantee eviTvl hint! I ship you to arrive safe.
If not, return at my fxpynse. ' Pt-r lO'l

Melba, takes piace'of Oh vbrtak at retail $3 00

Flora Hill, while ". 1 50

Maud Adams, dark piak 2.00

Mrs. F. ..Toost. pink 2,50

Mary Wood, best white 3.00

Mrs G. Bradi, best variegated 4.00

G. II. Crane, scarlet h.OO

Gold NusKt't. best yellow 3.00

Glar;i Bed man Salvia 2.00

Geranium De Roo Mitting 2>i-inoh 7.00

(Jeranium Double Snow Drop ■' 7.00

Geranium Mme. Salleroi *' 2.00

New Yellow Baby Primrose " 7.00

22 Goh'us. fine, named, new '• 4.00

20 standard Coleus, named " .... 1.50

30 Double petunias, mixed " 2.00

Primula Obconica, 3V4-inch 2 50

Primula Obconica, 2j^4-inch 2.00

Primula, Chinese, 2^-inch 1.00

Primula. Chinese, in bud and blootu, iVs-'Mi. 2.50

Primula, from Hats, strjng 50

Velvet Plant : 2,00

15 iJej^onias, flowering, named. 2^i-in'-h 1.50

Fomet-Me-Not. winter tlowerintr. "i'4-iuch.. 1 50
Iresines, 2 varieties, red and yellow, 2ii-im5h 1.5')

Cannas. large flowtring. mi.xed 1,00

Mesembryanthemum Erectum, 2M-iuch 1.50

California Moss

Lycopodiura Dent

Alt-rnanthera. 3 varieties

P%nerfew, Little Gem

Feverfew, yellow foliage

Dusty Miller " '*

Cigar Plant *"'

Vinca, varieo:ateti trailing

Ferns, mixed, our sHlectiou, 2^2-injh

Lobelia, Crystal Palace Ge n. "

Cash

1.50
1 50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
2. Oil
5.00
1 50

o„„W.H.IV1lJRPHEY,Minooka,lll.

Po'u :., metition the Ametico*' Ft 'ri^,t -when unting.

400 ASPAR4Gl$ PLIMOSA

Extra strong. 3-iii.. at $6.00 per 100: or will
e-cchange for Begonias. Kaiserin and Perle
roses, etc. Send list of w"hat you have to
exchange, with price ::::::::

TIPTON & niRST, Little Rock, Ark.

Please nit nil on the .1 niei ican Fiorist when :*■) rtm^.

PETINIAS, DOIBLE PRINOED

A good collection ot"money-m*tkers
Strong plants from 2ln. pota. ^^2.00 per 100.

E. I. RAWLINGS, Quakertown* Pa.

904

The American Florist.

Feb. 24,

Denver.

TRADE GOOD BUT STOCK SCARCE. — THE
BOWLERS REGALE THEMSELVES.— A NEW
STORE.

Business has been unusually good for
the past two weeks, with not enough
stock to go around. Roses, especially,
are off crop. The Gallup Floral Co.,
recently received a shipment of two
dozen Beauties, which were the finest
Denver has seen for years, perfect flowers
with stems ten feet long.

The bowling club gave a luncheon and
smoker February 9 to dispose of the sur-
plus in the treasury. Some twenty of the
boys sat down to a most substantial
repast. The Park Floral Co. donated
the decorations and A. M. Lewis acted
as toastmaster.

Chas. Theiss has moved into his new
store at 628 Sixteenth street. With the
new fixtures the place is right up to date
and one of the best locations in the city.

Denver.

;x.a3._:ia:_:a33..Es;.i::

w*-^-*^

NIKOTEEM

COSTS 4 CENTS FOR EACH 600 FEETOFB
-^ FLOOR SPACE C- ffl

DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE
PLANTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT FIORISTS-
J!^r USED FOR FUMICATION OR SPRAYINC INDOORS OR

SOID BY SEEBSMtM CIRCULAR TRCE-

5KABCURA DIPCO.CniCACO.

Die Bindekunst

Etnzige Special Zeitschrift der

Welt fur BLUMENBINDEREI.

Probenummern umsonst.
Abonnement 10 M. jahrlich.

J. ALBERTZ, Bindekunst Verlag,

ERFURT, DEUTSCHLAND.
THE?

Gardeners' Chronicle.

A Weekly Illustrated Journal.

B8TABLI8HKD 1B41.
The "GAKDSNBR8' CHBONICLB" hu been for

OVKB FiBTY YEAKS THE LEADING JOUKNAL Of lt«

otasB. It has acbleved this poHltlun because, while
specially derotlriK Itself t<i supplylnK the dally require-
ments of ttardeners of all classes, much of the Infor-
maUon furnished Is of such aeneral and permanent
Talne, that the 'GARDBNBRa' CIIKONICLB" Is
looked np to as the standard acthouitt on the
BUbJeotA of which It treats.

Sabsorlptlon to the Dnlted States. 14.20 per year
Bemlttanoes to be made payable to B. Q. COvB.

Offiot:—
41 Wellington St., Covent Garden. London, England.

Universal Insecticide

For Flowers, Trees
and Animals.

Recommended and in use
by the foremost florists and
nurserymen in the land.
For Sale at the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. GO.

NIAGARA FALLS. N. Y.

Please mention the Ame>ican Florist it'heyt in tlmg.

For Greenhouse Cultivating.
IMPERIAL LIQUID PLANT FOOD

When used upon CARNATIONSj growers find that
they "have larger and finer flowers, with stiHer stems."

IMPERIAL LIQUID VEGETABLE FERTILIZER.
IMPERIAL LIQUID GRASS FERTILIZER.

THROUGH LEADING SEED HOUSES.

EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY,
Chicago Office: 620 Atlantic Ave,. Boston.

H. K. Snider, Suite 423, 260 Clark St.

Importers and Manufacturers of j^lnt'lg'f g^ StlOOHcS

918 FILBERT STREET. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Florists' Boxes

AND

Mailing Packages

The Dayton Paper Novelty Co.,

DAYTON. OHIO.

PREPARED ^

TROPICAL

PALMS

AND

GYCAS
..LEAVES.

Send for Catalogue

Ostertag Bros.,

Florists.

Washington and Jeflerscn Aves.. ST. LOUIS. MO.

Invalid Appliance Co.,
COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS I

HEADQUARTERS

COCOA FIBRE. SPHAGNUM and

SHEEP MANURE. GREEN MOSS, -,'

BONE allgrades. RUSTIC WORK, allkm

IMPORTED SOOT. CLAY'S FERTILIZER.

DINNE & CO., iSJT'sl* New Yor

L „ HORTICULTORAC SUPPLIES. ,

It is good business policy .£ ^ .£
to mention the t^t^i^

....American Florist

when^you write to an advertiser.

PATENT

Adjustable Vase Holders.

No. 1.— Ur;is«. nickpifd. 4 feut loii<;.

six clasps to each rod.
Price complete (with green or white

tumblers) $2.25.

Price complete (with green or whit*'

cornuf'opiji va'**»s).y $2.50

Xo. 2.— Hpavy 4 ft. roi brassed hikI

nickelpfl, with three clasps for .5

to (5- inch pots eacti $1.75.

KIFT'S PATENT

"^?a'p%"ed flower tubes.

(As per illustration), 4-iii''li^.s loiii:,
Va-inch diameter., per 100, $3.50.

lioth the iibove are indispensable to the decora-
tnr. In use and highly recoiuniPiided by ihep'in-
rijial retail stores. Send bT ilbistrHteJ circular.

JOSEPH KIFT & SON, Florists,

1725 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Please nifulion the A met tain Fun isi w/rrn to ih>i^~

MATERIAL FOR PREPARED
PALMS.

Selected Palmetto Leaves, good shape,
with loD^ Bteras. threa siz^s. smaM.
med'um and lartre dried and cured only,
$3. $K and Vi per 11)00 <'ured and pressed
only need julmli t'. J12, JiT ar^d SI'.i per
lUOll Dyed and presspd. .Till, $l'.i and jn
per 1000 Preparfd and painted Palmeiru
Leaves, loose fT decorHtlnK. or to muke
up Into piHPiB. $4. $IJ and $8 per 100 Cyc s
Leaves, prepared. *12. $18 and $L'4 per ]00.
cvcas Leaves, raw, dried and prf ssed. $14
J-'l iiiid $111 per \W\) Arpca beaves cured
a'>d pre8'»ed Wi %V--> and S-'J i uer UK'ii ATecH Leaves,
p ' P ired and painted. J5, ?7 and J'.t per 100. Cjcas
Wio.ittiH, plnin. enc*i i2 Ieavo**i btJc iJ5c and 7Jc. Cjr'as
Wieaitis. with flowers, from 50c up. Palm Fibre, f r
iiiakinK up plants. Ulc per lb. Green Palmetto
i^eivea, iHTge $j pf*r ■ lOCO Green Cabbage Palm
Leaves. 3-5 tt . .^i ppr 100 Long Leaf Needle Plne^, :i-4
t . *1 per 100. Artificial Sntllax. per do/ yds, from
aOc up. Sabals. Thrlnax i Artjenlea atid Excelsa).
Cbrtmicrops A.r(zentea. and Zamla Crowns, and ^treen
or drbd leave** of all kinds Natural Palm Htuirpn
and Tree Trunks for use with j^reen or prepared Palm
Lenves

PALM LEAVES FOR PALM SUNDAY, the
closed kind fordlstrlbnitunln churches. PerUKiO.
amall, JT.oO; larpe. *15 03. Caeli btrture shipment.
Orders taken now; 8hlp wdeu wanltd. Frelplit to
Chicago ten days.
FLORIDA NftT. PRODUCTS CO.. Box 327. Orlando. Fla.

Always

mention the American Flor-
ist 'when you ord^r stock.,jt

rgoo.

The American Florist.

905

Boston Florist Letter Go.

MANrFACTrUKUS OF

FLORISTS' LETTERS.

REED & KELLER

ISta-t3i3lies>

122 W. 25th St.. NEW YORK CITY.

CANE STAKES

Thousand

Now |-<"id\ U) ship.

sizfs from 3 to 8 feet. Writf for pricfs. luimiiiii

h'ntjths \vanl"'ti.

C. S. TAIT, Brunswick, Ga.

1900 Plant Catalogues requested.

This wooden box nicely gtalued and var.
niBhed, 18x30x13 made In two eectlong. one
for each size letter, given away with flrgt
order of 500 letters.

Block I,etter«, 1 "^ or 2-lnch size, per 100, R.OO.
Script Letters. U Fastener with each letter orwoM.
Csed by leading florists everywhere and for sale by
all wholesale florists and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager,

04 Hnwiov St.. ROSTON. MASS.

The Philadelphia
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The American Florist.

Feb.

24,

Baltimore.

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— MANY FINE FLOWERS STAGED.— ALL
THE NOVELTIES ARE ON VIEW.— ADMIRED
BY THE ELITE.

Halliday Bros, attracted the elite of the
city to their store on February 14, by
the most remarkable showing of carna-
tions ever seen in Baltimore. Their own
stock was very fine and included Mack
Richmond, their splendid seedling; Mrs.
Bradt, White Cloud and several other
varieties. There was a vase of Olympia
from John N. May in which every bloom
was at least three and one-half inches
across, supported on two-foot stems as
thick as a lead pencil.

Robert Craig & Son were represented
by a vase of lithel Crocker and H. F.
Michell sent the new pink, Mrs. Lippin-
cott, which is a shade darker than Day-
break. H. Weber & Sons showed
Genevieve Lord, as charming as the
debutant for whom it was named.

The Marquis was also on exhibition, as
high bread and excellent as the name
would indicate. And Dailledouze Bros.'
seedling. No. 666, was there in full glory,
and looking at the enormous flowers it
was easier to believe that it had sold for
$1 each in New York at Christmas.

The whole show was a credit to the
exhibitors and to the firm that got it up.

Mack.

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Feb. 24,

Index to Advertisers.

Allen J K 8W

American Bone Co

S93 9()0 901 11

Amllng B C 896

Bawett & Washburn . .889
Bayeradorfer H & Co. .90o

Beckert WC II

ueutney 4C0 8S9

Berger U H & Co 893

Bernard A II

Bernlng U G 890

Blndekunst Die 904

Blano A « CO 901

Bobblnk & Atklna 894

Boerner Fred 901

tioston Letter Co 'JOa

Brague L B ,*S.s

Brant S D ««

Braybon Geo F 903

Brill h'rancls 11

Budlong J A 889

Bunyard n A 905

Burpee W Atlee * Co. 11
California Kose Co.... 894

Oarmody J u IV

Chicago Carnation Co. 899
Chicago House Wreck-
ing Co .;i •i;-f"5

Cincinnati Cut Flo Co.tbS
Clark Wm A & Son. 'Ml

Cohen J M 890

Conard & Jonea Co. . . 901

Conley John 4 Son 905

Cottage Gardens 1

Cox Seed Co II

Crabb & Hunter 899

Craig Bobt & son I

Cunningham Joa H. ..901

Dallledouze Bros 901

Danley s T 901

DaUD J H & Son 902

Davis J W 898

Dayton Paper Nov Co. .904

Deamud J B 8S9

Detroit Flow Pot Mfg. 905
Dickinson Co Albert., ll

DieucUAA Co IV

Dillon J L. 903

DomerFred & Sons Co.899

DreerH \ 893 898 1''

Dunne & Co 904

Dutton i,harleaS 90i

Eastern Chemical Co. .994

Edgar WW 902

Blonholz Henry. ..901
Elizabeth Nursery Co.

tai 89S

BlUott W H 890

Billion & Tesson 89(i

Bmest W H 905

Bwell W S 4 Son 903

Keithousen J tfi 90i

Ferguson .lohn B 890

Florida Nat f rod t Co 904

Fjrd urua 891

Foster Lucius Q 9 2

Qalvln Thos F 888

Gardeners chronicle.. 9O1
Gardening Co The. II
GarUeld Pk Flower Co 902

uarland Geo Al Ill

Gibbons U W IV

■iiblln ft Co IV

Gilbert I) A II

u.>ru)n & Lidgerwuod..90S

Sunther Wm 11 S'.il

Gurney Heaier Co ... '.H'H
Hagenburger Carl — 893

Hall Aaan HI

Halllday Broa 893

Hancock Geo « Bon . .897

Han M A 891

Heacock Joaeph 9J1

Helnl Joaeph 891

Helas J B 9J3

Henneoke C Co 905

Herr Albert M...900 II

Herrmann A 905

Hewa A H & Co 905

Hllflnger Broa 908

HIUBG*C0 1

HIppardB 90R

HItchlngs 4 Co IV

Holton * Hankel Co. .900

Hooker H M Co 908

Horan Bdw C 891

Hort Adv 894

Hose Connection Co. .IV

Hudson 4 Co 888

Humfeld C 899

Hunt B H 889

Huntsman & Co 893

Invalid App lance Co. 904

Jackson u B 902

Jackson Ik, Perkins... .894

Jacobs 8& tfona IV

Jennings B B 803

Jennings Broa HI

Johnson & Stokes 892

Kastlng W F 890

Keenan's Seed Store.. 11

KeUerBros.- '.KW

Keller Geo * Son 90B

Kellogg Geo M 900

•felaey Harlan p 888

Kendall & Whitney . 11
ivennloott Broa Co.889 895

Kentucky Tob Co 905

Kilt Jos & Son 904

Kroescheil Bros Co... Ill

Kuehn C A 890

■ruhl oeo A 001

Kuyk K J 892

Labo Jos 902

Lager A HurreU 901

Lake Geneva Floral Co899
Lakev w Kose Garden. 897

bang Julius 891

L«y John H 902

LlDgenbrlnk Wm L..,888

LlttleUeld HF 898

Lockland LumCo Ill

Long D B 905

Lonsdale Edwin.. .893 9(J1
Lord ABumhamCo. .IV

Lucas J & Co 808

Lynch W B 889

McCarthy 4 Co. N F

890 899

McFadden E C 892

MoFadden W A 838

McKellar 4 Wlnter-

Bon 889

Madei Paul 902

Mangeisdorf Bros Co.901

May Jno N I

Meyer John C 4 Co II

MIcliell Henry F 900

MUlang Frank S91

Mlllang & Co 891

Molatsch H A 901

Monlnger u kj\m 9Ut)

Moon Samuel C 894

Moon Wm H 891

Moore. Benlz 4 Nash 891

Morris Floral Co 899

Mobs Geo M 890

Murphey WH a3

Murphy Wm 910

Myers 4 Uo 908

Nlesaen Leo 890

N Y Cat Flower BX...S91
N Y Cut newer Cn .. .891
Oak Grove Greenh'se 902

Ostertag Bros 904

Peacock W P 902

Pennock Saml 8 8SII

Perry Horace ...891

Phlla Wire Works 905

PltuburgCut Flo Co. .889

Pollworth C C Co 905

Prince AG 4 Co 889

Pritchard J N 890

QuakerClty Mo hWkB.908

Uandall A L 889

RawUngs B 1 903

Baynor J 1 891

Kea Bros 901

Ked Towera G'nhousea 905
Beed Glass 4 Paint Co 111

Beed A Keller 905

Began Printing Honne. II

BelnbergGeo 889 899

Kelnberg Peter, . . .889 897

Kenard Joseph 897

Beuter 8 J 901

Bloe M 4 Co 904

Bice Seed Co Jerome B II

EtoUgers Alex II

Roedder A 901

Koiker A tK Sons II

Bose Mfg Co 914

Bupp John F b9j

Sallford Geo 891

Bander 4 Co 903

Schlllo Adam IV

Scollay John A Ill

Scott Hobt 4 Son 901

Shellroad Greeota's 898

Sheridan W F 891

rilebrecht 4 Son 1

SlluatlonB4 WantB....887

Skabcnra Dip Co 9j4

Smith Nath .« Son 9J3

Smith W i T Co 891

Soltau C & Co 901

Bonth Side Floral Co.903

Stahl Chas B 690

Stearna Lumber Co.. ..IV
BtoolhofT U A4 Co... U
Storrs X Harrison Co.'.H)2

Sutherland Geo A ^\*)

Swahn Pottery Mfg C09UU

Swayne Wm Sim

Talt C S 906

Thorbum J M 4 Co.. 892

Tinker F B M.li

Tipton A llurat 903

Tobacco Warehousing

and Trading Co 905

Traendly 4 schenok.. 891

Ulbrlcht F J 898

Van der Wul Jno 897

V aughan'B seed Store

891900 9.3 I

VIck'a Sons Jaa 892

Vincent B Jr 4 son. .903

Vredenburg 4 Co il

Wabash BB II

WatBOn G C 892 11

Weber H 4 Sons 898

Weeber 4 Don II

Welland-KlBch Flo Co 900

Welon Bros 890

Whilldin Pot Co 901)

Whltty M A 91)3

Wletor Broa 89B

Wllilama W n Bro...901

WUmore W W 903

WIttbold The Geo Co 1

Wltterstaetter B 897

Wood Bros 931

Wood B M 4 Co 1

Woodrofle M W 4 Co . .890

Wyland Jolin L 891

Yoangjno 891

Young Thos Jr 891

Young 4 Nugent 891

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GORTON & LI06ERW00D CO.

NEW YONK.

STANDARD FLOWER PGTS!

Packed in small crates, easy to handle.

Price per orate
1600 2-ln. pota In orate, t4. 88
1600 3«" •• 6.26

1600 2>J" " 6.00

10(10 3 " " 6 00

800 3)i" " 6.80

600 4 " " 4.60

320 6 " •' 4.61

144 6 " " 3.16

Price per orate
120 ;-ln. pots In crate, 14.20
60 8 " " 3.00

48 9 " • 3.60

4810 " " 4.80

2411 •' " 3.60

24 12 " " 4.80

1214 " " 4.80

616 " " 4.60

Seed pans, same price as pots. Bend for price list
of Cylinders for Cat Flowers. Hanging Baskets, I.awn
Vases, etc. 10 per cent for cash with order. Address

HILFINOER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

AnouBT BOLKEB & SONS. New York Agents

63 DHY 8TRKKT, NBW TOKK CITT.

Please mention the American Florist when writing.

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America is "the Prow of the I/ssselj there may be mare comfort Hmidsbips, but we are the Srst in touch Unknown Seas."

Vol. XV.

CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, MARCH X, 1900

No. 613.

Copyrig;

f LHiiE lAmwmmm f^^mmi

;ht 1900, by American Florist Company.
ntered as Second-Class Mail Matter.
Published evert Saturdat bt

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

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SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Officers — E. M. Wood, Natick, Mass., presi-
dent; P. E. P1ER8ON, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice-
president; Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfield St.,
Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Bbattt, Oil City,
Pa., treasurer. The sixteenth annual meeting
will be held at New York, August, 1900.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Annual meeting and exhibition at Eden Musee.
23d St., New York, March 27-2«, 1900. Leonard
Barron, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary.

THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Annual convention at Baltimore, February,
1901. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

Annual meeting at New York, August, 1900.
Elmer D. Smitu, Adrian, Mich, secretary.

THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER.

CONTENTS.

Insects infesting carnations (illus.) 909

New York 913

Philadelphia 913

Chicago 914

Boston 914

Washington 915

Baltimore 915

Buffalo 915

St. Louis 915

Crimson Ramblers for Easter 916

Greenhouse building 916

Make prices profitable 916

Helpful reminders 916

On with the dance 916

Dancing in Oceanic 916

Philadelphia farmers' meeting 916

Obituary— E. S. Carman 917

—Mrs. F. L. Harris 917

The seed trade 922

— Drought in southern California 922

— Will carry seeds free 922

The nursery trade 924

Our pastimes— At St. Louis 926

—At New York 926

—At Chicago 926

—With Philadelphia gunners 926

—At Phil.adelphia 926

Pittsburg 928

Notes of a western traveler 930

Cleveland 932

Nashville 934

Our Directory for 1900 is now ready,
with many changes and new features of
the greatest value to all branches of the
trade. Price $2.00.

Insects Infesting Carnations.

[Read at the ninth annual convention of the
American Carnation Society, Buffalo, N. K, Feb-
ruary 1^-16, igoo, by Prof. F. A. Sirrine, Jamaica,

N. Y.] "

Florists in general are not only familiar
with all the insects infesting the carna-
tion, but also with the whole category
of remedies; hence, it appears like a waste
of time to devote a few minutes to the
above subject. Yet, when one can cull
from florists' periodicals such statements
as: "Lackot ventilation favors the devel-
opment of the red spider;" or, "It resents
light almost as much as fresh air;" also
"Give as much fresh air as possible — that
is what red spider does not like;" a few
facts regarding the habits and life his-
tory of this and other carnation pests
will bear consideration.

Before taking up the subject of habits
and life history a portion of another
statement requires notice. It is: "Water
is the remedy for thrips or red spider.
Select some bright morning and syringe
heavily and later see that the roots of
the plants never get dry, for drought at
some time or other, or too much fire
heat, is the source whence both pests
originate." Note that the latter portion
of this statement conveys the idea of
spontaneous generation. The days of
spontaneous generation, if they ever
existed among insects, passed away long
before Adam was a gardener. We often
hear the expression "a new insect" used.
A new creation is not intended by such a
statement. This term is used either when
a long established insect adapts itself to
new conditions, or it has succeeded up to
the present time in keeping out of the
way of a "bugologist" with his long
label and his still longername with which
he burdens it.

The insects infesting carnations may be
separated for convenience into two
groups: First, those which are nearly
always to be found on the carnation,
and, second, those which occur on the
plants only occasionally, and then usu-
ally by accident. That is to say, we
have resident and transient insect pests
of the carnation. A subdivision of each
of the above groups into "forcing-house"
and "field" pests could easily be made,
but all divisions are empirical and of
value simply to avoid a discussion of
each species alone. At this time only the
"forcing-house" pests of the carnation
will be considered.

In the first group may be classed the
greenfly, red spider and thrips, while in
the second group we have the cutworms,
cabbage looper, an undetermined web-

worm; the rose-leaf tyer, the chrysanthe-
mum-leaf skeletonizer. Fuller's rose beetle,
white grub, white ants and a few others.
The greenfly (Rhopalosiphum dian-
thi). — As the specific name indicates this
aphid was first found and described as
infesting dianthus. At present it might
be called polyphagous as it is known to
feed on nearly one hundred different vari-
eties of plants.

This pest is so well known that a
description is not needed, but afew words
on habits will not be out of place. Plate I
shows where they prefer to work on the
carnation. Under natural conditions
this species of aphid, like most other
aphids which feed upon deciduous plants,
deposits eggs late in the fall, in which
form it passes the winter, but, under
forcing-house conditions this habit is
entirely lost. Instead of the young
hatching from eggs, they are produced
year after year by a process of internal
budding which we call "agamic reprc-
duction." That is, certain cells separate
from the abdominal walls of the mother
and develop the same as plant buds
develop. These buds grow into small
aphids and are deposited alive by the
parent. No fathers are needed in this
process and they are rarely produced.
With one exception; viz., as far as known
the greenfly never degenerates by being
reproduced from buds, like strains of
plants degenerate. We have the same
kind of propagation in an insect as a
florist practices with the variety or strain
of a carnation. As most of you are
aware, in the case of the greenfly this is
not a slow process of reproduction. One
mathematician has estimated that the
offspring of an individual aphis can in
one year amount to 210 raised to the
fifteenth power, a number which is
almost impossible to express in figures.
If there were no checks to this method of
reproduction "there would be room in
the world for nothing else but aphids."

1 have said that as far as known there
is no loss of vitality on the part of the
greenfly by the above method of repro-
duction. At times the older specimens,
which usually live only about three
weeks, become inert and reproduce very
slowly. Whether this is due to exhaus-
tion or is a provision to carry them
through unfavorable conditions is not
known. Possibly it is a form of hiberna-
tion. This much is certain — tobacco
smoke will not kill these individuals and
they will stand hydrocyanic acid gas
better than will the plants. Conditions
which bring about this inert state are
exhaustion of the plant on which they

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PL/^TE I.— GrRenfly on carnations— Wingless adults and young on specimen at left, specimen to risrlit
showing wingi'd adults with honey dew on wings and leaves.

are feeding and frequent fumigation of
the pjants with tobacco smoke.

Not all the individuals of each brood
develop wings, but under forcing house
conditions, winged females are produced
in nearly every brood. This is necessary
to prevent overstocking the plant. It
also allows them to spread to all parts
of the house more rapidly.

Red spider (Tetranychus telarius).—
Here we have another pest which needs
no description as it is already well known
by all. The red spider differs slightly
from the greenfly in its method of repro-
duction. Each brood hatches from eggs
which are deposited on nearly all kinds
of plants during every season of the year
except winter, but, as with the greenfly,
males are not always needed. The red
spider belongs with the true mites, such
as sugar and cheese mites, itch mites, etc.
At the same time the mites form one
branch oJ the spider family. The red
spider spins webs, the same as all spiders,
which are of special use in fastening the
eggs to the leaf.

Judging from the clipping previously
quoted which claimed that the red spider
originated from too much fire heat, or
drought, the life history of this pest is
not well known. Under natural condi-
tions, at this season of the year, they are
to be lound on plants in the egg stage
only. Their eggs can be discovered at
the present time on many plants, both
annual and perennial, living and dead,
looking like mere red dots. The parent
spider deposits these eggs in the fall,
around the buds, under rough bits of
bark, and even on the leaves which drop.
During the latter part of April I have
seen newly hatched young swarming
over the grass under chestnut trees and
travehng up the body of the tree in such
countless numbers that the bark appeared
to be in motion.

Ten days to two weeks are required
before the first brood is developed enounh
to commence to lay egg". After this
period there is a new brood about once
in every three weeks throughout the

whole season. They thrive and increase
rapidly while there is plenty of wind and
bright sunlight. Excessive rains in May
and June do not injure the eggs but they
have a bad effect on the young or newly
hatched red spiders. They appear to get
tangled in the wet webs and are not able
to survive the chill which they receive.
During extreme heat of mid-summer, the
egg laying is sometimes checked, but
usually they can stand plenty of heat
combined with sunlight and air. Hence
you see that naturally this insect thrives
under conditions which are supposed by
some to be adveise to them, especially in
forcing houses. I have yet to see it
proven that syringing plants with water
has any effect on the adult insect. A few
of them may be knocked from the plants
by the force of the water, but they soon
crawl back. I have observed that the
best time to have apparent success with
syringing of plants with water is to wait
until a good many eggs are deposited;
then apply the water with force. The
old, exhausted red spiders are knocked
from the plants and the result is that the
plants will appear clean for a week or
ten days, that is, until time for the new
brood to hatch from the eggs. The
immature red spider can be distinguished
from the adult by the fact that they only
have three pairs of legs, while the adult
has four pairs. Plate H.

It is not known how many distinct
broods of the red spider occur out of
doors each year. In October, when the
leaves commence to fall, males occur in
the brood and the winter eggs are depos-
ited. It is not known how often males
occur under forcing house conditions.
Their rate of increase is equal to that of
the greenfly.

Thrips— Several species of this pest
occur in greenhouses and attack nearly
all kinds of plants. The species which
causes the injury shown on Plate III. and
is usually found on "twittered" carna-
tions, has been described as an "onion
thrips," "cabbage thrips" and a "tobacco
thrips." In the vicinity of New York

city, carnations are usually infested with
this species. Before it was noticed injur-
ing onions and cabbage in this country
it was called Thrips tobaci by an Euro-
pean entomologist.

As this pest and its work is not well
known, a full description will be admissi-
ble. Furthermore, from recommenda-
tions given in the Florists" Exchange tor
1898, p. 1124a, quoted from Peter Hen-
derson's "Practical Floriculture," this
pest has apparently been confused with
the so-called '.'rose thrips, ' which is not
a thrip at all, but a leaf-hopper, one of
the Jassida;*.

The tobacco thrips, the species which
infest carnations, is shown on Plate IV,
Fig. 1, with wings expanded. A related
species (Heliothrips hfemorrhoidalis)
which occurs on ferns and other conserv-
atory plants, is shown in natural posi-
tion on the same plate. Fig. 2. As shown
by the illustrations, the adult insects are
winged and have six legs. Their wings,
of which there are two pairs, are very
thin, delicate membranes fringed with
long hairs. They are not able to hop,
but they make short flights which gives
them the appearance of hopping like the
rose leaf hopper. The larvaeorimmature
thrips, both males and females, are wing-
less. They are of a light yellow color,
while the adults closely resemble the soil
around the plants.

The adult females deposit their eggs
within the tissues of the plants upon
which they feed. The time required for
the eggs to hatch and the number of
broods occurring each year is not known.
This insect probably hibernates as adults
and not in the egg state. They hide
away under rubbish and under the rough
bark of the plants on which they feed.

They usually attack carnations in the
fall while the latter are in the field. Feed-
ing as they do on the tender, unfolding
leaves of the plant, they may, in some
cases, cause the twisting that is called
"carnation twitter." The chances are,
that "carnation twitter" can be pro-

PLATE II.— Ked spider on leaf of carnation,
showing adults, young and eggs.

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PLATE lll.~\\'>rk iif tlirips on fluwer iind l>ud of I'arimtioii Mrs. Jami'

duced by any cause which checks the
growth of the plant and is rarely the
work of thrips.

When the plants are transferred from
the field to the forcing house the thrips
are taken along. As soon as the plants
commence to throw flower buds the
thrip works its way into the latter,
where he will be safe from all human
attacks. Here it feeds upon the partially
developed petals, not only distorting
them but robbing them of their coloring
pigment so that the flowers not only have
irregular white blotches on the petals,
but often they do not open properly. In
some cases the petals bleed to such an
extent that the flowers rot before they
open. Not satisfied with making the
flowers appear as if affiected with leprosy
they deposit their eggs in the tissue of
the inner or upper surface of the calyx.

Before taking up the subject of controU-
ins; the three pests discussed thus far, we
should know how they feed and breathe,
also how they get into the forcing-house.

The greenfly is provided with a pro-
boscis or beak-like mouth part? similar to
that of the bed-bug. With this it punc-
tures the plants and sucks the clear sap
or liquid from all the surrounding tissue.
Usually the tissues ol the plant are only
slightly broken by the feeding process of
the greenfly. The red spider and the
thrips are both provided with biting
mouth parts. They first bite open the
cells of the leaf tissue and then proceed
to lap or suck up not only the juices but
also the coloring matter from the broken
cells. These broken, empty cells give the
whitish appearance to the plants on
which the latter pests teed. Hence the
small size of these pests combined with
their method of feeding makes the use of
poisons impossible.

All insects breathe hj means of small
openings called spiricals which are
arranged in rows on each side of the
body. The spiricals connect with small
tubes or arteries which divide and pene-
trate to all parts of the insect. There-
fore, insects have air instead of blood
circulating to all parts of their bodies. |
The closing of the spiricals with powders,
washes, or with fumes of any kind, sufio-
cates the insect, and this is the only way
we have of combating the above pests.
With such small insects this is easier said
than done. It is almost impossible to

make the treatment thorough on such
small objects.

All three pests can be carried into the
forcing house at the time the plants are
taken in. The greenfly and thrips both
produce winged individuals which can
find their way into the houses by way of
the ventilators. Red spider can be car-
ried into the houses on cannas, dahlias
or any other plants or bulbs which have
some tops on them when stored under
the benches.

The oft recommended remedy for greenfly
and thrips is fumigation with tobacco or
steam from tobacco extracts. Water is
the standard remedy for red spider and
is often assumed to be good for thrips.
I have yet to find the forcing house which
has once become infested with greenfly
and afterward fumigated weekly with
tobacco in some form until it shows signs
of nicotine poisoning, in which I cannot
still find the greenfly hidden away in out
of the way Corners. I doubt if ever an
adult thrip was killed by fumigation of
any sort. Unless the latter are very
thick and crowded for feeding ground,
they are hidden away in the folds of the
leaves, too well protected to be reached
even by tobacco smoke. Up to the pres-
ent time we have no safer method of con-
trolling the greenfly on carnations than
fumigation with tobacco smoke at time
the plants are flowering.

Fumigation with hydrocyanic acid gas
has been recommended for violets and in
a few cases for carnations. I have tested
the latter in various ways, making
upwards of fifty distinct tests on carna-
tions. Plate V shows how plants that
are flowering will be liable to be injured
from the banking of the gas in the upper
portions of the house. This gas is so
much lighter than air and compresses
itself into the upper spaces of the house
to such an extent that, even though only
one hftlf-ounce of ninety-eight per cent
cyanide of potash was used for every
1000 cubic feet, it banked enough to
cause the injury shown on the above
plate. The injury was not noticeable
until about two weeks after treatment
and consisted of a whitened ring around
the buds and a few white spots on the
upper leaves. The former did not appear
to interfere with the perfect development
of the flowers. In the above case, where
only one-half ounce of the cyanide of pot-

ash was used, the gas was allowed to
act all ni^ht. Although the plants were
slightly injured, further work by the
greenfly was stopped. Three days after
treatment a few specimens were found
still living. These apparently were old
females that were through budding and
in time died a natural death, as two
weeks later not a living specimen could
be found in the house.

As previously stated, syringing with
water is usually recommended for red
spider and thrips on carnations. Some-
times such substances as salt and water,
also soap fuds, are recommended. In
addition, all patented insecticides, such
as Thrip Juice, Nikoteen, Rose Leaf
Extract, Antipest, etc., are warranted to
kill both red spider and thrips. Nothing
is ever said about the effect on the plants
of the latter substance.

I think you will all agree with me that
heavy syringing of carnations which
stand eighteen inches high, with water,
is anything but beneficial to the plants.
If each grower would take the time to
test water and some other substances
side by side on the same bench of carna-
tions on which the red spider has become
established, he would prove to his satis-
faction that such quantities of water
injure the plants nearly as much as does
the red spider.

I can see no difference in results between
salt and water, and pure water. Both
substances act as previously described,
on the young at the time they issue from
the egg; at the same time both substances
favor the development of the rust and
spot diseases on the plants.

Notice it is not claimed that water,
salt and the proprietary substances are
of no use on any plants. Some may
answer fairly well on plants other than
carnations. I have used Nikoteen at the
rate of one teaspoonful to a gallon of
water, as a wash for thrips onferns, with
excellent results. But Nikoteen is vile
stuff to put on any plant and should
never be used on plants which, like carna-
tions, have the foliage covered with a-

PLATE IV. 1- 'I'obacco Uirips. a showing uat-
iiral size. -. Heliothrips from fern.

bloom. Besides no substances can be
made to reach the thrips after they have
got into the carnation buds.

I have used hydrocyanic acid on this
pest, when on ferns, as strong as three
ounces to 1,000 cubic feet of space,allow-
ing it to act all night without injuring
the thrips in the least. We will say
nothing about the condition of the plants.

As far as tested, the best results from
treatment of red spider have been
obtained from the use of a soap solution
made by dissolving one ounce of Ivory
soap in one gallon of water, or in that
proportion. All individuals struck with
this solution wer? killed, and if the plants

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were not too heavily drenched, the bloom
on the foliage was discolored but little.
Open flowers should be gathered before
attempting to use the soap solution. A
home-made soap made of clean lard and
the best potash lye would answer just as
well as Ivory soap. Fish oil soaps will
kill the red spider but they have the dis-
advantage of discoloring the foliage and
in addition give the plants a bad odor.

The Ohio Agricultural Experiment
Station has shown that good potash
soaps are fungicides, preventing leaf curl
of the peach. (Bulletin 103, p. 136; also
Bulletin 104, p. 202.)

Another measure which is absolutely safe
to use on the carnation when flowering,
andjust as destructive to the red spider as
water, or salt and water, is the ammoni-
acal solution of copper carbonate, called
cupram. This is a valuable fungicide, which
does not soil the foliage in the least. By
syringing the plants twice a week with
this solution the required amount of
moisture to check the development of the
red spider can be furnished without
supplying a forcing bed for rust and the
spot diseases. It is made as follows:
To one volume of 26 degrees ammonia
add seven volumes of water. If one
quart of ammonia is used, suspend five
ounces of copper carbonate in the mix-
ture of water and ammonia; cover, and
allow to stand over night. For use take
one quart of the clear solution and add
four gallons of water.

Where the thrips has once gotten a
foothold in the buds of the carnation, the
only method of controlling him is to
carefully gather all the buds which show
his work, before they open and destroy
them. No old, soiled flowers should be
left in the benches.

In conclusion, I would recommend the
following measures to prevent and con-
trol the three worst pests that trouble
carnation growers: If possible select
land that has grown corn or potatoes
one year after being in sod. Avoid
having old hedges and rubbish patches
on the margins of the carnation field.
These harbor red spider and greenfly.
Never plant carnations under or around
trees. The latter harbor red spider. Do
not grow cabbage or related plants by
the side of the carnation. These furnish
abundant crops of thrips. At time of
transplanting use heroic measures. First
dip the plants in a soap solution, being
careful not to get the solution on the
roots. This solution can be made as
already recommended from Ivory soap,
or from Good's potash soap, Owen's U.
S. Standard Caustic Potash soap, or
even from a home-made fish-oil soap. Oi
the latter use one gallon of soap to thirty-
two gallons of water. The home-made
fish-oil soapis made as follows: Caustic
potash, one pound; fish-oil, three pints;
soft water, two gallons. Dissolve lye in
the water, then add oil and stir. Boil
from twenty minutes to one hour.

As soon as plants are established in
benches, syringe thoroughly with the
Ivory soap solution, giving a second
treatment ten days later.

The above treatment should free the
plants of all three pests, but a later
treatment may be needed for greenfly
which have found their way into the
house through the ventilators. If these
are discovered while the plants are short
and not flowering to any extent, fumi-
gate with hydrocyanic acid gas, using
one-half ounce of ninety-eight per cent of
cyanide of potash, one ounce of sulphuric
acid and three ounces of water to every
1,200 cubic feet of space in the house.
Allow gas to act all night. A week or

ten days later repeat the fumigation.
Remember that this gas is one of the
most deadly poisons known; be sure the
workmen realize this fact. After all the
above precautions have been taken, do
not store any plants under the benches.

The florist who becomes convinced that
he must fight these three pests each fall
from the start, will be the one who will
have the best success.

The worst of the transient pests are the
variegated cutworm (Peridroma saucia)
and the cabbage looper (Plusia Bras-
sica'). The former, while small, is a
climbing cutworm which feeds at night
and hides in the loose soil during the day.
This is one of the most common of the
cutworms. It is found in nearly all
countries, and usually occurs in forcing
houses more frequently than other cut-
worms. In color it is a sooty brown
with a yellow stripe mottled with red on
each side of its body. The head is red-
dish yellow. The adult insect, or moth,
is very indistinctly marked. Many
writers have assumed that this cutworm
is carried into the house in the soil. The
fact that they occur in forcing houses
more frequently than other species of cut-
worms, combined with the fact that they
are often found in considerable numbers
in spots throughout a house, indicates
that the eggs are deposited on the carna-
tions by the parent moth, or "miller,"
after transplanting. The latter can
easily fly into houses on cloudy days and
early in the evening during the months
of September and October. The young
worms climb to the buds, eat holes
through the calyx and then devour all
the floral parts.

The cabbage looper is shown in the
adult and caterpillar stage on Plate VI.
The caterpillar is a light green worm
about one and one-half inches long, when
full grown, which can always be recog-
nized by its habit of looping the body
when traveling. The moth or "miller"
has mottled, dark brown head and wings.
Two white spots on each fore wing some-
times resemble the figure 8. The hind
wings are slate color, varying to tawny,
while the body is covered with gray and
tawny red hairs. This pest, like the
variegated cut worm, feeds usually at
night, on the buds and in the same man-

ner. During the day they attach them-
selves to a stem of the plant by means of
their caudal legs and stand at the same
angle as do the leaves. This Iiabit
requires sharp eyes to find them. They
can be carried into the house on the
plants, but usually the female moth finds
her way into the house through open
ventilators. They are on the wing all the
fall, especially on cloudy days and late in
the afternoon. Like the cut worm moth
they are able to lay two or three hundred
eggs, hence one fertile moth can very
thoroughly distribute eggs to all parts of
the house.

The best means of combating either or
both of the above pests is to hunt for the
caterpillars at night with a lantern and
hand-pick them. Although some have
recommended the use of Paris green, it
is impossible to get enough poison on the
buds of the carnation to kill the worms.
After the cut worms get too large to
climb, a poisoned bait made by mixing
one part green arsenite with fifteen parts
of middlings or dry bran, can be used to
advantage. This should be distributed
in small heaps around the plants where
the cut worms are at work.

As far as known the white grubs never
occur in the forcing house except as they
are carried in with the soil. The only
way to get rid of them is to dig them out.

The rose leaf tyer (Cacoecia rosaceana)
and the chrysanthemum leaf skeletonizer
(Phlyctaenia ferrugalis) sometimes occur
on carnations where roses and chrysan-
themums have been grown in the same
house. These pests will attack the car-
nations after the other plants have been
removed. When they are found work-
ing in a house hand picking must be
resorted to.

A small green worm, probably a tertri-
cid, which ties a number of leaves
together with a web, is sometimes carried
from the field into the house with plants.
The adult of this worm has not been
bred, hence its scientific name is not
known, nor do we know what other
plants it feeds upon in the field. Thus
far it has been gotten rid of easily by
hand picking.

A fly about one-half as large as the
house fly, is frequently seen in carnation
houses during the winter. This has been

PLATE v.— 1- Carnation buds injured with hydrocyanic acid gas two weeks :ifiir trcatmi'nt. 3. Size
of injured buds at time of treatment. 3. Size of uninjured buds at time of t eatment.

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reported as feeding in the maggot stage
on the roots of the carnation. I have
seen flies very numerous in houses but
have been unable thus far to prove that
they feed in the larval or maggot stage
on the living roots of the plants. Itseems
more probable that they feed on the
decaying roots only.

White ants or termites (Termes fla-
vipes).— This pest is apt to occur in old
style bouses in which the wood work has
been allowed to become partially rotten,
especially if worm-eaten locust posts are
used to support the benches. White ants
have the peculiar habit of keeping away
Irom daylight. They always make
covered runways and usually find their
way to the bench through a rotten or
worm-eaten post. Houses that have
brick or stonefoundationsand iron posts
for the benches are not troubled with
white ants, unless the latter are accident-
ally carried into the house in the soil,
a thing that rarely happens. When once
established in a house the only method of
getting rid of them is to throw out the
soil and remove all rotten woodwork.
Creosotes and other wood preservers can
be used on the posts and bottoms of the
benches, but such substances should be
used with care on the outsides of benches.
I have seen houses of chrysanthemums
severely injured by fumes given of! by
wood preservers. Probably this would
only occur where such treated wood is
subjected to considerable heat from too
close contact to pipes.

Fuller's rose beetle.— I think this insect
has never been reported as feeding upon
carnations. In October of 1899 I received
specimens of this beetle from Little Falls,
N. Y., accompanied with the statement
that they were feeding on carnations. At
first it appeared a difficult matter to
account for their presence in the carnation
house and at that season of the year.
Inquiry developed the fact that in
1897-98 the house had contained roses in
solid beds. Duringfall of 1898 the roses
were taken out, six inches of the old dirt
removed and replaced with new soil,
after which carnations were planted in
the beds. In 1899 benches were built
over the old beds without removal of
soil from latter. When first noticed the
beetles were always found feeding on the
plants along the margin of the benches.
Probably the beetles fed during the grub
stage on the roots of the roses, this being
their proper food plant. In 1899 when
they issued as adult beetles they found
nothing but carnations to feed upon.
From all reports they were satisfied with
the change. It was found that the beetles
feed principally at night and hide away
under the foliage of the plants during the
day. They were gotten rid of by hand
picking at night.

New York.

ADVENT OF LENT MARKS THE DECLINE
OF VALUES —STOCKS WILL HEREAFTER
EXCEED DEMAND. — SIX WEEKS OF HARD
SLEDDING IN SIGHT. — NEW WHOLESALERS
OPEN. — A RETAILER TAKES HODGSON'S
STAND. — ALLEN PLEASED WITH HIS
MOVE. — NOTES.

Ash Wednesday finds the flower trade
of New York already in a very wobbly
condition for, during the past week,
although it was the closing week of the
busy season, prices have been on the
downward track and the accumulation
of stAck in wholesalers' hands indicating
thata still greater decline is imminent.
The weather has been very cold, but the
advantage of decreased cut in consequence

PLATE VI. — Cabbage looper— adult moth and worms.

is more than over-balanced by the ina-
bility of the "street merchants" to do any
business when the thermometer is below
the freezing point. "Street merchants"
they are and will be, now, for sometime
and much deference will be accorded
them. During the busy season they were
only "street fakers" and were in the way,
but from now on their services are indis-
pensable and nobody knows that any
better than the "merchants ' themselves.

The wholesalers are not saying much
but are thoughtfully gathering them-
selves together for the six week's hard
campaigning which they realize lies
between them and Easter. The spring
weather, when it does come, will give
them enough to take care of, for all indi-
cations point to a heavy production in
all lines. Violets have been beating the
record as to numbers, right along, and
are even now producing as heavily as
they have done at a month later date,
heretofore.

Changes are still going on in the whole-
sale district. The new firm of Ghormley
& Perkins opens this week at 57 West
Twenty -eight street, but will continue to
occupy as a branch, until May 1, the old
location on West Twenty-ninth street,
where Mr. Perkins has been located for
some time. The new store is being fitted
up in first-class shape.

Aldrich & Co. is the name of a jjew
retail establishment just -Apened at the
comer of Forty-sixth Street and Fifth
avenue, the place so long occupied by
J. M. Hodgson. The company in the
new firm is E. W. Weimar, of Mount
Vernon.

J. K. Allen expresses much gratification
over the business that has come to his
new wholesale establishment. The move
to the block west of Sixth avenue was
made with some diffidence, but he is
I satisfied now that it was a wise step.

There is nothing new in the market
worth special mention. Brunners are
still so light in receipts that they make
no impression. Lilacs are coming
in very heavily from some growers whose
judgment seems to have been faulty, for
it is not possible to unload such a quan-
tity to advantage.

H. A. Bunyard recently received, in
good order, 60,000 English and Irish
stocks of Manetti.

Gus. Bergmann, who has been with
John Young for the past six years, has
been ordered south by his physician.

There are quantities of very poor
Harrisii lily flowers coming to this
market at present.

Wm. Ford is confined to his home
with grippe this week.

Philadelphia.

BUSINESS FAIRLY GOOD AND STOCK IN
SHORT SUPPLY. — PRICES REMAIN FIRM. —
CARNATIONS IN SUPERLATIVE DEMAND. —
IDEAS ADVANCED AT THE FARMERS'
INSTITUTE. — SPRING SHOW AN ASSURED
SUCCESS.— LIBERAL CASH PRIZES.— THE
QUAKER CITY WELL ENDOWED WITH
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETIES.— KENNEDY
GOES TO CLEVELAND.— EASTER LILIES
PROMISE WELL.

We have just experienced a severe cold
spell, the last dying gasp of winter, for
spring is here. The thermometer touched
the zero point and compelled extra visits
to the coal bins. Business has been fairly
good. Although the supply of flowers
has been short lately, there seems to have
been enough to go around, the fakirs
being affected the most, they being
creatures of the surplus. Prices are
about as last week. Beauty roses in the
middle sizes being very scarce. If some
grower should be fortunate enough to
find an American Beauty "sport" that

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would develop good flowers on stems ot
about twenty four inches in length, he
would have a little Klondike all to him-
self. A house of Brunners or Laings in
Irom February 15 would surely have
paid handsomely and jostled at least one
of the "big four" not a little. Almost
any kind of a carnation finds ready sale
at present, the crops being so short. A
box known to contain carnations coming
into the wholesale houses is immediately
surrounded and the contents vanishes in
a moment: $2 per hundred is asked for
any fair flowers and $2 50 is readily
obtained for good stock, while the higher
grades bring from $3 to $4. Violets are
plentiful at 75 cents for the doubles and
35 cents to 50 cents for the singles.
Bulbous stock is always in the van at
from $3 to $4, lily of the valley being
plentiful at $3 for good stock.

The meeting of the Farmers' Institute
held under the auspicies of the Pennsyl-
vania Horticultural Society and the
Florists' Club was very interesting but,
we are sorry to say, poorly attended.
An interesting statement was made by
Prof Heiges in reference to grafted or
budded stock. He said that the scion or
graft was not affected in the slightest
degree by the stock other than to give it
increased strength. A great many varie-
ties of cherries, for instance, may be
grafted on a cherry tree, yet each will
remain true to name and have every
characteristic of its kind. The sap flows
from the roots of the tree to all the
branches alike and passing into the
leaves is then transformed and becomes
individualized. The sap, the speaker
said, passed to the extreme length of the
branch or stem before it began to dis-
seminate and on its return passed into
the leaves. This is the reason the
extreme buds on a plant are always the
first to start. Prof. Macfarlane, of the
University of Pennsylvania, by means of
lantern slides, took his hearers through
the various botanic gardens of the world.
His lecture was very instructive.

The March meeting and spring exhibi-
tion of the Pennsylvania Horticultural
Society promises well. Secretary Rust
says that the show will be a fine one, as
many private gardeners as well as com-
mercial growers will take part. A pleas-
ant feature, and one to be commended,
is that all the premiums are cash, and
spot cash at that, the secretary having
now in hand over $400, all donated by
friends interested in this revival of the
spring show. The premiums for cut
roses will be especially liberal and per-
haps something worthy to be added to
the "big four" may be brought out.

Washington's birthday was celebrated
at Chestnut Hill, this city, by the birth
of a new horticultural society and an
exhibition of flowers and blooming
plants. It is called the Chestnut Hill
Horticultural Society, and has the same
general objects as all similar bodies.
Exhibitions will be a feature of its meet-
ings the second Tuesday of each month,
in Joslvn Hall, Germantown avenue
below Highland avenue. Chestnut Hill.
The officers are: President, John T. Mor-
ris; secretary, Robert C. Carey; treasurer,
Wm. H. Housten. This is the third
horticultural society organized in this
city and, with the Wayne society a few
miles out of town, places this city in the
van in the number of its horticultural
organizations, al' of which are holding
meetings and exhibitions at stated
intervals.

Isaac Kennedy, who has held the posi-
tion of foreman with John Burton for the
past five years, has resigned and is going

west to take charge of J. M. Gasser's
place at Cleveland, O. We are sorry to
lose Mr. Kennedy, whose magnificent
stature was the pride of our club. He is a
genial fellow, well liked by all who know
him. He was formerly foreman for
several years for Robert Scott & Son and
has been very successful as a grower and
will no doubt add to his laurels in his
new field.

Referring to Easter lilies, one of the
large growers of this city said recently
that m all the crops he had seen there
was less disease than for several years
and that this season the growers, if they
guess the weather right, are likely to
get enough money out of their efforts to
at least pay for the bulbs. K.

Chicago.

SATISFACTION EVERYWHERE MANIFEST.—
BUSINESS HEAVY AND STEADY FOE MANY
WEEKS.— LENT BRINGS NO DECREASE.—
BLIZZARD MAKES MISCHIEF. — GUARDIAN
ANGEL CARNATION.— LYNCH IS MOVING
—CUTTINGS TRADE LIVELY.— FIRE IN AN
OVERTURNED WAGON-FLORISTS AS JURY-
MEN.—VARIOUS NOTES OF INTERESTS.

There is not a word of complaint
heard in the Chicago market. The win-
ter season has been one of the liveliest on
record and the advent of Lent has
brought no appreciable falling oft. All
through January and February business
has been active and steady and the
growers have received returns which,
considering the quantity of stock pro-
duced, have seldom been excelled. The
only drawback has been the scarcity of
material, weeks at a time finding the
market short, and at this time there has
not been sufficient increase in supply to
weaken prices, except on one or two
items. American Beauties are more
plentiful and some fine stock is coming
in but there is still a scarcity except of
short stemmed buds, which constitute a
large part of the cut. Brides and Brides-
maids have become plentiful enough to
meet ordinary demands and some very
good stock is now obtainable. Car-
nations were hardly ever better and sales
are assured, so that prices are firm.
Bulbous stock is doing fairly well but
violets have suffered. In Wednesday's
blizzard and in the followingdays, before
trade opened, they piled up badly. Ship-
ping trade was good last week, con-
siderable quantities of stock going south
for the Mardi Gras.

There is now an extensive range of
glass at the Guardian Angel Orphan
Asylum, out at High Ridge. The green-
houses have been built and fitted by the
boys of the institution, who also grow
the ordinary market sorts of plants and
flowers in highly creditable style. Bed-
ding plants are grown very extensively
for cemetery purposes. A very fine sport
of Carnation Armazindy, which has been
named Guardian Angel, is now being
propagated very freely. The flowers are
of a good shade of pink, much like Wm.
Scott, borne on the usual fine Armazindy
stems. The sport was exhibited before
the Chicago Florists' Club, January 19,
and was awarded a certificate, scoring
90 points.

W. E. Lynch is moving into his new
location at 64 Wabash, comer of
Randolph street. He will have plenty of
room, good light and every convenience
and will, moreover, be on a comer
passed every day by every one of the city
buyers.

George Reinberg expresses himself as
well satisfied with the early business in
rooted cuttings. He is not going to build

this season but will spend some money in
improving his glass to improve its out-
put.

August Jurgens' wagon was blown
over while down town on February 24,
one of the worst days of the winter, and
caught fire from the stove used to keep
the stojk from freezing. The loss, how-
every, was not great.

George Piepgras, who has been on the
floor with Lynch at 19 and 21 Randolph
street, has secured space at E.C.Amling's
and will remove as soon as things can be
put in shape for him.

G. E. Pieser, secretary of the Kennicott
Bros. Co , and George Piepgras are serv-
ing on the jury in Judge Clifford's court.

Several of the big growers had carna-
tion cuttings ju.'t ready to ship when the
below-zero spell came on and were obliged
to pot them up.

Charles Schafer will put up a fine range
of glass at Kankakee and will devote it
exclusively to carnations for this market.

Alex Newett, now with Kidwell, will
leave the city next week to enter the
employ of L. J. Stuppy,of St Joseph, Mo.

H. O. Hinckley, of Rockford, was in
town one day this week showing some
very fine violets.

Paul Berkowitz, of H. Bayersdorfer &
Co., Philadelphia, wasin town this week.

J. B. Deamud is receiving some fine
Harrisii lilies from Stollery Bros.

C. L. Washburn is not enjoying his
usual good health.

Boston.

TRADE SLACKENS OFF.— CARNATIONS VIG-
OROUS BUT ROSES WEAK. — BULBOUS
STOCK HOLDS ITS OWN. — DAFFODILS
LOW.— GOOD THINGS EXHIBITED.

Trade is a little weak at present writ-
ing. Carnations do not feel it and are
fully as vigorous and self-assertive as at
any time during the past month, but
roses are decidedly on the downward
course and the end of mid- winter values
is undoubtedly here. This is due princi-
pally to the rapidly increasing cut,
which is only saved from precipitating a
slump by the genuine winter weather
and zero temperature with which we
have had to associate during the week.
Bulbous stock holds its own, especially
Paper White narcissi, which sell better
on the average than any other stock of
like character. Yellow daffodils are sell-
ing too low, considering the cost of bulbs
and growing them. Violets are over-
plenty but, with the exception of the
single sorts, are not up to the standard of
quality now demanded generally.

On Saturday, February 24, there was
a very interesting little exhibition at
Horticultural Hall. Rea Bros, showed
several of Lemoine's hybrid deutzias.
From J. E. Rothwell came hybrid Cypri-
pedium Leander, which received a silver
medal, and from W. P. Winsor a Dendro-
bium nobile with the two lower sepals
marked with a dark purple blotch, for
which a certificate of merit was given.
A seedling carnation from David Mon-
teith was admired as a promising com-
mercial variety.

Welch Bros, are receiving daily a bunch
of nice Bon Silenes. This would have
been, ten years ago, a matter of no con-
sequence but is, nowadays, quite a nota-
ble event, even in Boston, where the pres-
tige of the Bon Silene first began.

John Galvin had a severe fall two
weeks ago and is just out once more but
obliged to use a crutch.

Visitors in town: H. J. Goemans, Hol-
land, and L. B. Craw, of Lord & Burn-
ham, New York.

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Washington.

THE week's round OF DINNERS AND
RECEPTIONS.— SEVERAL EXCELLENT DEC-
ORATIONS.— JOTTINGS AND PRICES.

The third Bachelors' cotillion, which
closed the series forthe season, was given
at the National Rifles' Armory, February

20. The decorations by J. H. Small &
Sons were very fine and in keeping with
the two former cotillions. The draperies
and flowers were pink.

The last public reception of the season
at the White House was held February

21. The decorations were as fine as ever
and somewhat similar to the former
ones, with the exception that palm leaves
were used in place of southern smilax.
Rhapis flabellifortnis made a fine effect on
the ceilinir in the shape of rosettes.

The Assembly Ball, February 26, at the
Arlington Hotel, brought together a
large and brilliant company. The floral
decorations were by Small & Sons and
were the cause of many flattering com-
ments. The ball room was a perfect
bower, the ceiling and walls being cov-
ered with southern smilax, flowers and
ribbon. Fully a thousand tiny electric
lights glowed like so many fireflies and
the large electric lights were softened by
great rosette effects of scarlet and white
ribbon. The band gallery was festooned
with garlands of green and orchids and
below, on the spreading branches of a
cork tree, hundreds of orchids seemed to
be quite at home. In the reception par-
lors the same floral magnificence pre-
vailed. Supper was served at small
tables, each of which had a center piece
of flowers.

Mr. and Mrs. Westinghouse gave
another of their fine dinners Saturday
evening, February 24. Each room was
decorated with different colored flowers,
and orchids and American Beauty roses
were used with a free hand.

A. Gude & Bro. are cutting some very
fine Golden Gate roses with long, stiff
stems.

Clark Bros.' new house of American
Beauty is promising a good cut from now
on and their Lilium Harrisii are looking
fine, as is their Asparagus plumosus
nanus.

J. Louis Loose is quite well again and
busy as ever. Charles F. Hale is also
well again.

Business is very good. There is plenty of
bulbous stock and it is in good demand.
Prices on roses are as follows: La France,
$1 to $5; Chatenay, $1 to $4; American
Beauty, $5 to $20; Golden Gate, $2 to
$5; Bridesmaid, $1.50 to $5. Carnations
go at from 50 cents to $2 per hundred.

P. G.

Baltimore.

CARNATION SHOW OF THE GARDENERS'
CLUB. — MANY VERY FINE EXHIBITS. — THE
PREMIUMS AND OTHER AWARDS.— LARGE
CROWDS ATTEND. — MEETING OF THE
SOCIETY.— A BANQUET NEXT MONTH.

The event of the week was the carna-
tion show of the Gardeners' Club, on
February 26. On entering, the first
thing to strike the eye was a bank of
beautifully grown cinerarias sent by E.
Holden, gardener to Mrs. Robert Garrett,
who also sent some very fine cyclamens.
The bank of palms at the further end of
the hall as well as the specimens scattered
here and there were all from Halliday
Bros. There were more roses shown
than at any previous exhibitions, Jno.
Cook's Baltimore, a strong-stemmed
hybrid tea, with massive buds, white
externally, shading to a shell pink inside.

being conspicuous. Another vase which
attracted much attention was the Ameri-
can Rose Co.'s exhibit of Ivory, an
aptly named white sport from Golden
Gate, like that variety in everything but
color, though of stronger growth. This
promises to be a valuable acquisition,
being the largest white rose yet produced.
R. H. Vincent exhibited a pink seedling
carnation. No. 696, grown by Mr. Ward.
C. M. Wagner showed live of his seed-
lings. Chaplain Goodwin, a very large
soft pink; No. 2396, similar to Mrs.
Bradt, with paler pink markings; No.
3496, very dark, on the order of Gomez;
No. 5696, about one-half as much red in
it as Bradt, otherwise the same; No.
4396, pleasing shade of deep pink, large.
A division of opinion was caused by the
exhibits of white seedlings by Jno. Cook
and H. Weber & Sons. Weber & Sons'
No. 110, is a very fine white on long,
strong stems. Mr. Cook's seedling, self
fertilized from Bradt, is as large and
possibly a little fuller, both being really
excellent flowers. Lehr Bros, showed
White Cloud, Scott and Jubilee, finely
grown, and F. C. Bauer had the only pot
carnations and they were fine. He also
showed Farquhar violets, and migno-
nette. H. F. Michell exhibited a jar of
Mrs. Bertram Lippincott. Halliday
Bros.' exhibit was good, and included
Mack Richmond, Scott, Flora Hill, Mrs.
Bradt, Jubilee, Gold Nugget, America,
Gomez and White Cloud. Woodfall Bros,
sent a number of fine seedlings. Red
Cloud, like Jubilee, built up higher; a
very pretty shell pink and others.

Following is a list of the awards: To
Halliday Bros, for twenty-five white,
with White Cloud; scarlet, with America,
crimson, with Gomez; dark pink, with
Scott; yellow, with Gold Nugget, and for
best general display. To F. C. Bauer,
for light pink, with Daybreak. To S. H.
Moss, for variegated, with Mrs. Bradt.

Certificates of merit were given as fol-
lows: To John Cook for rose Baltimore,
to Weber & Sons for Genevieve Lord and
collection of seedlings, to Halliday Bros,
for collection of palms, to E. Holden for
cinerarias and cyclamens, to F. G.
Burger for basket of American Beauties
and freesias, the only design shown.

Honorable mention was given violets
from F. C. Bauer and Lehr Bros., roses
from I. H. Moss and P. C. Erdman, and
seedling carnations from C. M. Wagner.
Mr. Michell's vase of Mrs. Lippincott
was highly commended and so were his
plant stands.

Altogether the show was a great suc-
cess, and the hall was hardly large
enough to accommodate the number of
ladies who viewed the display.

Much quiet work has already been
done toward the coming of the carnation
society next year, which we all regard as
a high honor. At the evening session of
the club little was done except to arrange
for the annual banquet, which takes
place at the next meeting. Wm. B.
Sands and Jas. Pentland resigned their
membership owing to the election of a
gentleman of whom they do not approve.

Mack.

Buffalo.

BAD WEATHER INTERFERES WITH BUSINESS.
—QUIET WILL PREVAIL UNTIL EASTER. — A
VISIT AT PALMER'S. — MUCH GOOD STOCK.
—VARIOUS NOTES.

The weather since last Saturday has
been what might be called variably fierce.
Saturday we had rain, snow, cold and
high wind, ending on Monday evening
with the thermometer at zero or there-

about. Constant firing was necessary in
every greenhouse, but nothing serious
has resulted so far. Trains were late
and storemen suflfered. The death of two
prominent men last week gave alia great
many orders. The last day before Lent
had only a few receptions of no large
size, and from now until Easter we will
have nothing to do but make good
window displays of flowers that should
have been in earlier.

Jerry Brookins, of Orchard Park, R. C.
Avery, of West Seneca, and W. Adams
made a trip to Lancaster Tuesday to call
on W. J. Palmer, but unfortunately Mr.
Palmerhadjust gone to Buffalo. How-
ever, his always obliging superintendent,
B. S. Meyers, took us through the place.
His lilies, while good, show some disease,
which all are suflering from around here.
The daffodils and La Reine tulips are
grand; the color on the latter was all
that one could wish for. The two
sports of Daybreak look well, and one
house of No. 1 was certainly a sight.
Pingree, Bradt and Jubilee are also good.
Mr. Meyers seems very favorable to
Flora Hill and White Daybreak, but did
not say what would be their principal
flower next season. Roses were looking
fine, and their cut averages from 700 to
1,000 a day. It makes a retailer feel sad
when he sees an unlimited supply like
that to cut from, while he has to go to
the wholesale house and divide with
someone else if the stock is scarce.

Rebstock had the decorations last week
at the Iroquois, for a Masonic banquet
to the Grand Master of the state. Palms,
tulips and daffodils were used, and looked
very fine.

Miss Rowan, who has charge of Mr.
Kasting's office, has suffered the loss
of her father, whose death occurred on
Monday. She has the sympathy of all
the florists in Buffalo.

Cold weather Sunday and defective gas
arrangements caused a loss to Reichert
Bros, at their store on the market;
$100 worth of palms, etc., were frozen.

Guenther, of Hamburg, and Fancourt,
of Wilkesbarre, Pa., are sending fine
Bridesmaids to Kasting. W. A.

St. Louis.

BLIZZARD INTERFERES WITH TRADE. —
CONSIGNMENTS LATE.— WHITE STOCK IN
DEMAND. — FLORISTS PLAY EUCHRE.

The cut flower market has been very
uncertain this week owing to the
weather, a heavy storm, with rain, sleet
and snow, having raged for two days
and nights, and all incoming trains are
from two to ten hours late. Conse-
quently the wholesalers are not getting
their supply regularly, and the retailers
are "kicking." There has been quite a
demand for funeral work, and anything
white is eagerly sought after. White
roses, white carnations, Harrisii lilies
and callas are the most in demand.
Prices hold their own on everything
except violets, of which there is an over
supply.

The Florists' Club euchre party came
ofi on Friday night, February 23, and
was well attended considering the bad
weather, about 200 being present. Over
100 floral prizes were distributed and
everybody enjoyed the entertainment.

Visitors: Martin Reukauf, Philadel-
phia, and E. W. Guy, of Belleville, Ills.

T- M. H.

Athol, Mass— Jas. Sutherland, Jr.,
has failed on account of the loss occa-
sioned by the recent inundation.

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Saturday. Address

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. CHICAGO.

It is said that good young plants of
Caroline Testout rose are difficult to
secure.

Prospective builders are beginning to
feel anxious about the delivery of glass
for use this season.

The European bulb men are now here
in force, and most of them report busi-
ness as generally good.

Reports at hand indicate that the
cold weather of last month has seriously
injured the crops of southern truckers.

One tulip grower says that his blooms
this year are excellent, but that at present
prices they will hardly fetch sufficient to
pay for the bulbs.

Jos. Gelven & Son, of Sedalia, Mo.,
have sent us a carnation bloom of an
odd shade of purple which we do not
remember to have seen before in this
flower. We have seen East Lothian
stocks very similar in color.

We learn that one section of the Eng-
lish carnation society will offer the com-
ing season nearly $2,000 in money prizes
besides four silver cups. We presume
that this is partly or wholly made from
admission fees. Is not this a pointer for
the American Carnation Society? Wit-
ness the crowds present at the recent
Buffalo exhibition.

Crimson Ramblers for Easter.

Ed. Am. Florist:— What should now
be the condition of plants of Crimson
Rambler to bloom for Easter, also the
most suitable temperature? T. W. H.

In answer to "T. W. H ," so far as
experience has cultivated my judgment
in the growing of the Crimson Rambler
rose especially for Easter blooming, I
would say that the best condition of the
plants at this time, about six weeks
before Easter, would be to have them
just showing their buds. One can then
bring them into bloom in a night tem-
perature of about 55°, with a rise of 10°
during the day if there is suiishine, 5° in
the absence of sunshine. This tempera-
ture will give large blooms of the best
color. If the plants are not so far
advanced at this time, one can get them
into bloom by raising the temperature
according to their tardiness, but it will
be at the expense of size and color in the
flowers and quality in the foliage. I am
a firm believer in fine foliage. A flowering
plant well furnished with good clean
leaves is much the more beautiful and
always makes a good market when
placed at the disposal of intelligence.

Wm. K. Harris.

Greenhouse Building.

Denver, Col.— Thomas Chapman, two
carnation houses, 20x120

Nashua, N. H — G. E. Buxton, carna-
tion house, 16x80.

Independence. Mo.— Alfred Broman,
two houses 20x100.

Washington Court House, O.— Ed
Helfrich, two houses.

Richmond, Va.— M. A. Whitty, two
rose houses 25x110.

Elwood, Ind.— W. H. Woerner, one
rose house.

Kansas City, Mo.— Albert Barbe,
rebuild 10,000 feet of glass, adding 7,000
feet.

Lafayette, Ind.— H. Roth, two houses.

Germantown, Pa.— T. B. Homer, one
greenhouse.

Make Prices Profitable.

One of the most common and disas-
trous mistakes in the beginning of a floral
business is in placing prices too low.
Every florist should remember that the
active selling season for plants lasts only
two months in the spring and a little
while in the fall. For the balance of the
year it is but a thin, straggling line.
True, the cut flower business is steadier,
but that is not great in a small town.
Therefore to pay twelve months' expenses,
incurred for regular greenhouse repairs,
coal, insurance, hail, damage by fire,
frosted plants, accidents and delays to
perishable stock in transit, experiments
with novelties, etc., a percentage of profit
must be added to the first cost of goods
purchased, and to the actual cost of
home raised stock, three times larger
than the percentage of profit required by
a dealer who is handling goods which
continue in daily demand and which
do not lose value while kept in stock
awaiting the opportunity to make a
sale. One should not be led into compe-
tition in prices below what is known to
be safe; rather should he keep stock of a
better grade and call the attention of
buyers to its greater value, offering when
necessary a few inferior plants at lowest
possible value. Meet competition in
prices every time by pushing forward
high quality stock. When there is a
surplus of stock, the fact should be thor-
oughly advertised; one city or neighbor-
hood may be fully supplied with a given
commodity when there is pressing need
for it fifty or one hundred miles away.
When something specially good has been
produced, the fact should be made known
to the trade of the entire country by
advertising; there is always a market for
good material.

Helpful Reminders.

Palms and other natives of warm
countries, which do not naturally take
the season of rest that our short winter
days almost compel, have suffered more
or less from the attacks of insects, mealy
bug, scale, etc. If you will give them a
careful cleaning now, the increased sun-
power, with copious waterings, will
enable your plants to regain vitality. A
healthy plant is not troubled with these
pests, so now is your most advantageous
time for cleaning.

All plants which send their leaves up
from the soil and do not branch above
ground should have a top dressing now.
If shifted, shake out the roots, cutting off
the dead portion, of which there always
is considerable. Put them back in the
same pots with fresh soil and set a trifle
deeper. The various varieties of cyperus.

including the Egyptian papyrus, bam-
boos, asparagus and all ferns except the
tree ferns are in this class.

One of the most valuable stand-bys for
a florist doing a general business is a
small bench of Clothilde Soupert roses.
Started now they bloom freely all sum-
mer and early fall. The long stems,
when fresh, are beautiful clusters for cut
flowers and those that become full blown
take the place of white carnations for
designs.

Cannas should be started now, for,
although they will be successful if started
in flats and potted later on, it is less
laborto make one job of it and pot them
now; unhke dahlias, you ;can readily tell
the good eyes from the bad.

Maurandya vine, one of the best for
vases, boxes or trellises should be started
from seed now. This vine out-shone the
coboea in some places last summer. It is
so old fashioned that but few doing busi-
ness to-day appreciate it.

Lobelias, Marguerite carnations for
early summer show, tuberous rooted
begonias, gloxinias, fancy caladiums and
tuberoses should now be started. If you
haven't a warm, moist house for them, a
hotbed is preferable.

If you bring Spiraea Van Houtteii into
bloom for Easter, it should be started
now. C. B. W.

On With the Dance.

Saturday evening, February 24, the
florists of St. Paul and Minneapolis gave
an entertainment at the Grand Central
hall, St. Paul. Dancing was the main
attraction of the evening. Pete Hohn
and Chas. Yogt sold carnations and
violets which entitled the holder to
refreshments in the rear room where
Christ. Bussjager was entertaining with
song and dance. About 250 were pres-
ent. C. W. S.

Dancing in Oceanic.

The third annual ball of the Monmouth
County Horticultural Society, at Oceanic,
N. J., was one of the most successful
social events of the season. There were
over 100 couples in the grand march and
some of the most prominent people of
Oceanic and the neighboring towns were
present. At twelve o'clock supper was
served and before the regular order of
dancing was resumed an Irish breakdown
and also a cake walk were indulged in.
The Gardeners' Ball, as it is called, is
always a feature of the local season, but
this year it surpassed previous successes.
The credit is due to the committee of
arrangements, which consisted of George
Kuhn, Robert Murphy, Thomas Mc-
intosh, Hugh Birch and Albert Brighton.
B.

Philadelphia Farmers' Meeting.

The fanners' meeting held under the
auspices of the Pennsylvania Horticul-
tural Society and the Florists' Club of
Philadelphia last Saturday, February
24, while not attracting quite so large a
crowd as last year, was, nevertheless,
attended by a select and very attentive
audience which listened with rapt atten-
tion to the various speakers and took a
lively interest in the discussions which
followed.

Edwin Lonsdale occupied the chair,
and the addressof welcome was delivered
by W. Atlee Burpee. Mr. Burpee's
remarks were very much to the point
and full of good sense. Colonel Wood-

rgoo.

The American Florist.

917

ward's reply to Mr. Burpee was also par-
ticularly happy, and it is to be regretted
that there was not a much larger audi-
ence to hear his rapid review of the vast
improvements which have taken place in
the farm and garden methods of Pennsyl-
vania in the last ten years, which grati-
fying state of things is almost entirely
traceable to the grand work being done
by the institutes.

A. Blanc sent an interesting paper on
"Some good plants tor the home." Jason
Sexton spoke on the subject of teaching
agriculture in our public schools, and
Professor Heiges on the formation of
flowers and the influence of pollination
and cross fertilization in the development
of our improved varieties of fruits, flow-
ers, grains and vegetables. This was one
of the very best features of the meeting,
and was interesting in many points even
to some of the old stagers and especially
so to those who had never given the
matter much thought.

The evening session was made particu-
larly interesting from the fact that
botanic gardens were illustrated by splen-
did stereopticon views accompanied by
an able and instructive lecture by Pro-
fessor Macfarlane, of the University of
Pennsylvania. He took the audience
around the world with him from Kew
Gardens to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dublin,
France, Germanv, Italy, India, Ceylon,
Australia, Brazil, the West Indies, St.
Louis, New York, and wound up with
our own botanic garden in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia garden is the develop-
ment of only a few years but is already a
very complete and useful institution,
consideripg the short time it has been in
existence.

J. Franklin Meehan's paper on "How
to improve present methods of landscape
gardening" was a verv able exposition
of that subject. W. H. Taplin read an
excellent paper on the most desiiable
ferns for the home. G. C. Watson.

OBITUARY.

E. S. CARMAN.

E. S. Carman, for many years editor
of the Rural New Yorker, died of pneu-
monia at his home in New York February
28, aged 61 years. Mr. Carman was
a thoroughly practical horticulturist and
widely known as a careful and successful
experimenter and hybridizer.

MBS. F. L. HARRIS.

Many of our readers will be pained to
learn of the death, on Saturday, Febru-
ary 2-i, of Mrs. F. L. Harris, wife of the
honored superintendent of the H. H.
Hunnewell estate at Wellesley, Mass.
Mrs. Harris has been in failing health for
several years but has been apparently
brighter for some time past and her
death was not anticipated. The funeral
took place at South Natick, on Tuesday,
and the church was filled with sorrowing
friends, including many of the gardeners
and florists who had learned in the
experience of many years to love the
noble, devoted woman whose cheery
hand was always extended in kindly
welcome to the boys, and came with sad
hearts to look for the last time on the
sweet face and show, as best they could,
the sympathy they felt with their
honored fellow-gardener, in his loss and
loneliness. One daughter and two sons
are left to mourn the loss of a good
mother.

SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE.

AdrertlBonientH nnder tbls head will be Inserted at
the ratti of Ul centa a line (aeven words) each Inser-
tion. CtMh must aootjmpany order. Plant advs. not
admitted under this head.

Hvery paid subscriber to the amhhican Florist
for the year IWIU Is entitled to a flTe-ltne want adt.
(situations only) free to be used at any time dorlnR
the rear.

SITUATION WANTKD-By a flrst-class florist and
Kardener; 13 years' pxperlerce; married.

S B. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-Asttrowerof roses, carna-
tions, 'mums and afnpral Block Aae 2j Address
LoYI) U. WILIvlNSON. NHes Center, 111.

SITUATION WANTBD-By a Brst-claes florist, cnm-
petent to flll any position, commercial or private.
Addrefs A B. P. O Box 131. West Orange. N. J.

SITUATION WANTBD-By a thoroughly reliable,
all-around grower, competent to flll any position
In either commercial or private place. Address

J A T, care American Florist,

SITUATION WANTBD-By good cut Howergrower;
y years' experience; near i hlcHgo preferred. State
wages. Address Harry hlewitt,

care Chicago Carnation Co , Jollet, 111 .

SITUATION WANTBD-By young man with three
years' experience tn cut flower and plant trade,
northwest of Chicago greatly preferred. State wages
when writing. Address F. 8.. care Am. Florist.

SITUATION WANTBD-By an experienced grower
to take charge of commercial place (wholesale or
retail) Ten years' experience, age 3i. single, strictly
temperate: salary $'M per monih Address

GHOWEK, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTBD-By a thoroughly reliable
florist atid gardener to take charge private or
commercial place: 19 years' experience In all branches;
German, age C:i, single. Best references. Address
Florist, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-As florist and gardener; 20
years' experience in florist buslaess, and 7 years
farming, fruits and vegetable growing. Private place
preferred State wages Address

ALiiA Plena, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-By a married man, as
working foreman, competent In growing roses,
carnations, chrysanth'-mums, violets and general
stock, also In propai atlne: 'JO years' experience.
Address cii Wahler, care of Munich & (;ralk.
Krankfort, Ky.

ANTBD— Three or four men as pollers. Apply
Bassett & Washhurn, Hinsdale, III

w

WANTED— A first class man to rfow Beauties.
Give references. E B. care Am Florist.

WANTBU-At once, a man to do ceneral green-
house work; $20 a moQtli and board.

B. B. Blair. i:harlevolx. Mich.

WANTED— Address of Louis Truxler. a practical
and ornamei'tal tlorlat

Thos. B. BULL, Bnkersfleld. Cal.

T\'' ANTED— Two young men to work In sreen-
»» houses: will pay twenty dollars per month,
with buard. Address B. care Am. Flo Ist.

WANTED— A copy of Issue No 4. October 1, 1886,
volume 1 of the American Florist, in eood
condition. Address S S. care American Florist

WANTED-Competent rose and carnation grower.
WaKCs $7 50 per week to start. A anod place for
a good man Richard Forrest. Washington, Pa.

WANTED— At once, a young man to learn the
llnwer buslnecB or one with some experience.
Wages $15 a month, with board. Address

H. M. Jensen. McHenry, 111.

WANTED— March Ist. good all-around HTOwer and
propagativr of Beneral stock, especially roses.
State wages and references Address

J, E. Jackson, Gainesville. Ga.

WANTED— Landseaps and vegetable gardener for
gentleman's place near Milwaukee. Refer-
ences needed state experience

E. W. Von Cotzsausen, Milwaukee.

WANTED— Florist at once, to grow cut flowers and
general greenhouse stock; German: single man;
well recommended, Mrs. Geo Walduauer.

1317 N. Michigan Ave., Saplnaw, Mich.

WANTED— Second man, single, In rose growing
establlshement near New York City. Wages
$20 per month and b(»ard. Address H.

careW. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston.

WANTED— Young man of good appearance and
some experience, as salesman In retail flower
store. Must be of steady habits and have good refer-
ences. Address A. U. LAN6E, Worcester, Mass.

WANTED— A rose grower who thoroughly under-
stands growing A No. 1 stock The right party
will have a good po^ltlon. first-clHss references
required Address M K., care American Florist.

WANTED— The address of Anton Klrchner. who
last spring was In the employ of Wm Clark, of
Colorado Springs, ('olo. An Important letter Is at the
American Florlut office f rhlm. Write to the

AJiERiCAN B^orist CO., Chicago.

WANTED- Assistant for private place; must under-
stand growing of rosos. and take care of palm
house: $'^5 per month. <juod home for ihe right man.
Pref er n young Gorman or Frenchman.

CHAR. UkM'j.Kit. Uosemont, Pa.

WANTED- An all-around florl-t. or tlorlat and mar-
ket gardener; employment the year round.
Wages $:t5 to $»5 per month with room and board.
Muat be trustworthy and sober and able to take
charge of place of l-'.o.iO feet of glass. Will pay no
one's fare out here. Address

M. Kranz. Great Falls. Montana.

WANTED— A young man able to take charge of
palms and similar stock under the direction of
a foreman. Must be steady, sober and hard-w >rklng,
willing to begin at low wages To such a splendid
opportunity Is open. Keply with reference and full
particulars to W A McFadden.

Rosebank. Cincinnati, Ohio.

FOR SALB-Free fuel. 5001) feet glass. Great chance
for florists or gardeners. Only $500 cash. Account
sickness Write quick. Free Fuel, care Am. Florist.

FOR SALE— A piece of land very suitable to com-
mence flower business, ^ mile from three large
cemeteries. Uy Haertel, 17(iM dison St.,

Oak Park, 111.

FOR SALE— On account of bad health, floe retail
business In city of -10.000. 4000 ft glass well stocked;
dwelling, barn ana stable on electric car line. Very
reasonab'e. Address

E. care American Florist.

FOR SALE— One flrst-cIass typewriter, one auto-
matic Neostyle for duplicating typewriting and
handwriting, making from 1500 to 200U exact copies
from one print. Write for description and sample of
work. Gardner & Son, I2t; 7th St.. Osage. Iowa.

FOR SALE— Greenhouse plant, four large houses
(new). Iron and cypress construction: targedwell-
Ing. }-o acre city lot on street car line. Finest heating
In existence, and heats dwelling also. Steam heating,
vacuum steam heating (new wrinkle) or water heat-
ing. Either of these three can be used, (am using
vacuum steam at present and it beat^ everything).
Good cellar for mushroom growlne. Address

A, T HoYT. Warren. Ohio.

SOIE AGENT WANTED
FO" THE Dutch Bulb Trade.

A Dutch whot"'s;ili' bulb ^jrtuver seoks a respect-
able person :is SOLE AGeNT lor the ITnited
States and Canada. .Vddress. statinji' full partic-

" No' 300, Post Office. VOORHOUT, near
Haarlem, Holland.

To Greenhouse Builders.

Scott J. Anthony, of Denver, Colorado, wants 3
Greenhouses built, first class work; iron, cypress
or pine, buildings average 20 by 90 feet. Heating
apparatus to cover about double the number of
cubic feet. Cash as work progresses, if required.

Owing to the state tf my health I am compelled to
dispose of my Greenhou'«e8 at Nlle» Center. HI. This
Is a well-known establl-hment. 6(000 feet of glass. In
flrst-class growlnt condition, stocked with Roses Car-
nations and general slock; H Hcres good land 7-ruom
dwelllnsr on another acre which will be sold If pur-
chaser desires It, This place Is In the region of suc-
cessful growers, and resuonslble pariles will flno this
a rare bargain. Address
HERMAN SCHILLER. 897 W. Madison SI , Chicago.

12 Greenhouses, about 60,000 feet of glass. Filled
with palms, roses, carnations and miscellaneous
stock.

Business established 17 years, and will be leased
to responsible parties only, April 1st. All stock to
be sold by inventory. Located within 50 miles of
New York City. Address
JOHN YOUNG. 51 W. 28th St., New York.

102 acres fine land, part cultivated $2,800.00

Lot 52x241. four greuhouses, sheds, etc... 3,700.00
% of an acre, city property, greenhouses

well stocked, firiecondii on, bargain — 3,700.00
Lot. 100x125, 5 greenhouses, stock, etc..

fine dwelling.. 4,800.00

25 acres, good shipping center south-west,

fine orchards of pears, cherries, etc 6.500.00

60 acres, 33 m fruit, 6 greenhouses, well

established business 7,500.00

7 acres, 7 greenhouses, land highly culti-
vated, large dwelling 9,500.00

Any of the above named properties is a fine bar-
gain.'and those desiring to purchase will do well
to communirale with us. Thes-' are ojily a few of
th<' priitjirti»-s that we have for sale and leasing.

SMITH & SMITH,

p. 0. Box 869. 345 Sixth Ava., PITTSBURG, PA.

918

1 HE American I^'lorist.

Mar. 3,

Pleasure and Profit.

Am. Florist Co. — Your paper is a
weekly source of pleasure and profit to
every one connected with this concern
and three copies of it have been sub-
scribed for by the company for several
years — one to my house, one to the
greenhouses and one to the store. In
addition to that the foreman and one or
two of the men each receive a copy.
J. A. Valentine, Pres.,
Park Floral Co.

Denver, Colo., Jan. 15, 1900.

Wbol^ale flower/\arKjfe

OLNCINNATI. March 1.

Boses, Beauty, select 40.00

medium , 20.00

Bride S.OOa 8.00

" Bridesmaid 5 00® 8 00

•■ Meteor S.OOm 7.00

" Perie 4.00® 6 00

OKnatlom 1 60® 2 CO

fancy 3.00® 4 00

lillyof the valley 3.00

Vloleta 60.® .76

Narolasus 3 00

Roman hyacinths 2 00® 3.00

Caiias :o.oo®r; 60

Harrtsll 10.00® 12 60

Daffodils 3,0C® 4 OO

Tulips 3.00® 4.00

AsparaKUs 60 00

Smllax 12.60

Adlantum 1.00

Common ferns .20

QalttX Leaves .16

BT. LOUIS, March 1.

Bosei, Beanty I0.00@20.00

fancy 25.0O«5O.00

Bride, Bridesmaid 6.00&10.00

Meteor 6 00® 8 OO

Perle. Wootton 4 OO® 6 00

Carnations 1 60® 3 00

Lily of the valley 3 00® 4 00

VloleU 40® m

Narcissus 3.00

Romans 2.00® 3.00

Callas 12.60(415 00

Harrisll 12 60®16 00

Tulips 2 00® 4 00

Freeslas 1 00® 2.00

Smllai 12.60® 16 00

Adlantum 1.00® 1.26

Hsparairas 60.0O«l76.00

Sweet Peas 1.00® 1.50

MILWATTKBB, March 1.

Bosei, Beanty, long perdoz. 6.00®

" *' medium " " 3 00®

" " short '• " 1.00®

" Bride, Bridesmaid ti

" Perle 4

" Meteor 6.

" Kalserin ti

Carnations, ordinary 1

fancy 3.

Violets

Roman Hyacinths

DaBodlls 3.

MlKoonette 2.

Adlantum 1

Common ferns

Bmllax 15.

AsDaraguB

Galax Leaves

PITTSBUHO, March 1.

Boses, Beauty 10.

" Bride, Bridesmaid 4.

•' Meteor, 4

" Kalserin 4

" Perle 3

" Cusln 3,

Carnations 1

Lily of the valley 2

Violets, double

California

Narcissus Paper White 2,

Daffodils 2,

Roman Hyacinths 1

Harrtsll 10

Freeslas 1

Tulips...' 2

Mignonette 1,

Smllax 12

Wild Bmllax per case 3.50@ti.00

Adlantum

Hardy ferns

Asparagus, bunches 40c

strings 36to60o

Hprengeril. bunches. . .35 to 7&o

Qalax Leaves

DENVER, Feb. 28.

Roses, Beauty, select 32.

ordinary 15.

Bride. Bridesmaid - 0.

Meteor

" Perle, Wootton, NIphetos

Carnations, ordinary

" fancy

Lily of the valley 6.

violets

Callas perdozen 1.60

Roman Hyacinths

Narcissus 3

Daffodils

Sweet peas

Asparagus

Smllax

Ferns

QalaxLeaves

6 00
4.00
I 60

00®10.00

.00® 8.00

00®10.00

.00® 8 00

.00® 1.60

OC(Si 4.00

.60® 1.00

3 00

,00® 4.00

00® 3.00

.00® 160

25

00®18.00

76.00

.20

.00®76.00
.00@16.0a
00® 15.00
.OO@16.0O
.00® 6.00
.00® 6 00
60® 4.00
00@4.00
36® 1 00
.35® .60
.00® 3 00
.00® 3.00
50® 3.00
O0®16.00
60® 3 00
.00(3 4.10
.00® 3 00
00® 15 .00

.76® 1.00
.10

00(»48.t0

00f<o20.00

.00® 8.00

8. CO

0 00

2.00

3.00

00® 0.00

6U® .76

3.00

00® 4.00

4.00

1.60

60.00

17.00

.30

SPRING SALE
...Of...

ORCniD PLANTS

The Surplus
Stock of the
Rosebank
Nurseries.

In order to makeroom for new importations shf^rtly to arrive wp will oflfer for
sale during Mart.'h a line lot of Cattle.vas, Dendrobiums, (lucidiums and Cyp-
ripediums of the varietitM most suitable for (jommercial purposes

This is an excellent opportunity for florists to secure desirable varieties of
orchids cheap, as the prices have been made low in order to move the stock quickly.

Each. Dozen.

CATTLEYA LABIATA, the largest and most popular of the kind % .7i $ 8 00

DENOROBIUM FORMOSUW, bridal bouquet orchid 50 5.C0

ONCIDIUM VARICOSUM, enormous yellow sprays 1.25 12.00

CYPRIPEDIUM INi>IGNE 25 2.50

(.V. B. rhese plants are fully established, being principally from last yearns importations.)

^UP A| ■■ Wo have taken from our propagating cases a surplus of young
Or CUlllL stock of which we offer

ACALYPHA SANOERM. nice ]>lants. 2Si-in per dozen. |1 .(VI

DRACAENA TERIWINALIS. nice plants, 2!4-in '• I.OJ

{Special prices will be quoted on application for these plants in quantity from Ike sand. )

W. A. MCFAODEN.
OUR TERMS ARE STRI TLY NET CASH

UPON RECEIPT OF STOCK. rosebank."

CINCINNATI. ^

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ORDERS BOOKED NOW

IN ORDER OF RECEIPT
FOR ROOTED CUTTINGS
OF THE FAMOUS

MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON,

^'J.'.o.r CARNATIONS

FOR SPRING
DELIVERY.

Coirxiarr^eriolxTLg; Fi*ot3rv»cM"y Itst:, 10OO.

PRICES:

terms:

Strictly cash or

C. O. D. from

unknown parties.

Per dozen $3

PerlOO $14

PerlOOO $120

Per 5000 $500

Per10,000 $800

The quoted prices are for THE TRADE ONLY
and all orders must be from dealers. Cuttings
will be carefully packed under the supervision
and sent direct from the establishment of the
originator and grower,

PETER FISHER, Ellis. Mass.

Address all correspondence and make all checks, money or express orders payable to

(24
Tremonf St.,
BOSTON, MASS.

GflLflX LEflVtS

HA.iervA.iv

For latest prices green and bronze Galax
Leaves and Leucothoe Sprays, address the
Introducer,

I*. JCE^r^SEJ-y, Tremont Bldg., BOSTON, HASS.

uincinndtiii frank w. ball.
Cut Flower Co.,

J'.W7flNAVro. WHOLESALE FLORISTS.

Consignments Solicited.
Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

HUDSON & CO.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS,

1527 PINE STREET.

Phone, Kiniocli 1)83. ST. LOUIS, MO.

Consignments Solicited. Prompt returns guaranteed.

WM. L. LINQENBRINK,
Wholesale Florist.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

1005 Seventeenth St., Denver. Col.

FAMCY

DAGGER

HARDY

Cut Ferns!

$1.00 PER 1000.

GALAX LEAVES $1.00 per 1000

BOUQUET GREEN 4 cts. per lb.

SPHAGNUM MO.SS 75 cts. per bbl.

BOUQUET GREEN WREATHING,
all sizes made to order 3 to 8 cts. per yd.

XMAS TREES, both Spruce and Balsam, for dec-
orations, from i to 20 ft. Price very reasonable.

BAILED SPRUCE, for cemetery use, etc., etc.

L B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass.

TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THE AD.

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The American Florist.

919

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J. B. DEAMUD,

SUCCESSOR TO ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO.

51 WABASH AVE.

CHICAGO.

ORCHIDS: CATTLETAS. $6.00 per dozen.

I'er Dozen.

AM. BEADTIES, Es. long $5.00 to $B.OO

24-inoh stems, 3.00
20 " ■' 2.50

1.5 " " 2.00

12 " " 1.25

Per 100

CARNATIONS, fancy $3.00 to $4.00

" staudiini vars. asst. 1. 00 to X.M

BRII)p:s.... B.OOto S.OO

BRIDESMAIDS fi.dO to H.OO

MKTEORS e.OOto 10.00

PKRLKS 4.noto 600

VALLKY 3.00to 4.00

Tl'MCS 2.00 to 4.(HI

LIL. IIAURISII lO.IWto 13.50

CALLA LILIES lU.OO to 12.50

Per 100.
DAFFODILS $ $3.00

VIOLETS, double 1.00

" single .60

ROMANS 2.00to 3.00

NARCISSUS 2.00to 3.00

AUIANTOM 1.00

ASPA R AGUS 50cts.

SMILAX $1.50i)LTdoz. 12.50

GALAX Green or Bronzp, $1.35 per M. .15

FANCY FERNS... $1.25 per M. .15

I No. 1 contains 15 lbs . . $2.50

No. 2 " 20 lbs.. 3.50

No. 4 " 35 lbs.. 4.50

No. 5 " 40 lbs.. 5 50

No. 6 " 50 lbs.. 6.60

WILD SMILAX.
(Caldwell's.)

f^"Pnces subject to change without notice.
<'ATAI-0(iirK iiV CARNATION CUTTINGS NOW BEADY.

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3e<s.<s<2«<s«eSSg8§SSS«!<si£i£isS2:SegS°i£

McKellar £ Winterson's

Modern Supply House

is the place to buy your CUT FLOWERS, SUPPLIES, SEEDS, Etc.
MASSACHUSETTS FANCY FERNS, per M $1.25:5 M lots, $5.

Other specialties, ORCHIDS, FANCY ROSES, FANCY
CARNATIONS, SELECT VIOLETS.

WESTERN AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED

SKr<?ii!14\V'™ IMPERIAL PLANT FOOD AND FERTILIZERS.

fe^for prices on Cut Flowers see Chicago quotations in this paper.
All stock at lowest possible prices. write for catalogue.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON, wa'b'as'h' I've.. CHICAGO.

GEO. REINBERG,

Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers.

BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

All stock at lowest market rates. Send in your
orders.

61 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

KENNIGOTT BROS. CO.

Wholesale Cut Flowers
and Florists' Supplies.

az-44 RANDOLPH ST., OHIOAQO.
WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

PETER REINBERG,

Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers.

500.000 FEET OF GLASS.

Headquarters for American Beauty.

Carnations, Blooms and Cuttings.

51 Wabash Ave.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

If your

Business Methods

are right you can make a profit
on an advertisement here.

Wbol^ale [lower/\arK?J5

CHIC

RoBeB, Beauty, est
30 t
24
20
15
12
8
" Brtdn, Brides

AOU. Ma

ra long b

DCh

maid. ..

rch 2
ems

4.00® 5,00
3.0U@ 3 50
2.50
2,00
1.50
1.25
100
6.00^10 00

Perle

4 00® ti 00

*' Meteor

'* Kalseiin

" La Franoe

().00@ 8.00

.... 8,00@10 00
... 6 00® 8 00

" Gk)lden Qate.

10 00

" fancy

Vloleta. double

3.00® 4.00

50@ 1 00

BlDgle

LUy of the valley...
CattleyRB

.per

doz.

■4:uoa

.76C

40® .50

3.00® 4.00

^6.00

31I.OO

Mtgoonette — . .

1.00® 2.00

1 00® 2 00

.... 3 00(g) 4 00

Harrlall

.. 10.00@12 00

Callas

8 00@10 00

Tulips

.... 2 (.0® 4 OU

50® 1 00

. . .20

Bratlai

8 00® 10 00

AapiraKus

...60.00® 60. 00

19-21

RANDOLPH ST,

Cl-I I CAO O

E. H. Hunt

THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR

WHOLESALE -^

CUT FLOWERS

Hunt's Flowers
Qo Everywhere

76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Bassett&Wasiurn

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Gut Flowers

Wholesale Dealers and
Growers of

GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL.

A. L. RANDALL ^

Wholesale Florist

Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash-
ington St., Chicago.

wnte f or .peolal qaotallons on large orden.

WHOLESALE

GROWER OF ROSES.

DEALER IN

CUT FLOWERS.

J. A. BUDLONG,

37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ILL

Mention the American Florist.

Benthey & Co.

F. F. BENTHEY, Manager,

Wholesale Gommission Florist

41 Randolph Street CHICAGO.

"Consignments solicited..

I. a. PRINCE & CO.

Wlioiesdle Gut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

vgecLtB for the Hinsdale Kose Co. Special attentlo*
paid to BblpplDg orders.

76 & 78 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

504 LIBERTY ST. 'PHONE 2IS7.

M
7

CONSIGNMENTS

SOLICITED.

Florists' Supplies

Please mention the American Florist,

92()

The American F lorist.

Mar

J.

Samuel %. Pennock.

Wholesale Florist,

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street,

.PHILADELPHIA, PA,

AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES.

CNTI.> FURTHER NOTICE, WILL BE OPEN FROM 6:00 A. M. TO 11:00 P. HI.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND.

BOSTON-
FLOWERS

Wholesale Depot for all Flor sts* Supplies.

fplo^ I^l»t:s cxi^Lll^ta.

67 :Bs<oir3rt field St.. »(>SS'ro:iV, J!^.^«9«S

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' "^"ToK Si'i^l* '"*"•

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

NOTICE: WELCH BROS., Sole Agents for FREVSTEOTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, $2.00 per

Script Letters. £4.00 per lOO.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

GHORMLEY & PERKINS,

Wholesale
Commission Florists.

New and Commodious f slablishment ^ ^
at 37 W. 28(H SIREtr, NtW YORK. •?*«^

Prepared to handle large or small consign-
ments of cut flowers to growers' advantage.

LONQ DISTANCE TeLEPHONE.

Cut Strings 8 feet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

Wholesale Florists, j7 jobbers w
rSir>ir"^FLORlSTS'
'"'"■' ■ ''^^ SUPPLIES

}'

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.

84 Hawley Street. BOSTON.

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. tlth St.. Telephone 63-64. PIIILADELPIIIA.

Orders by mall, telegraph or telephone will
receive prompt attention.

ConslRnments of ROOd stock BOllclted.
P/ease mt-ution the American Florist luhen ivriling.

Wbol^ale power/arH^

fHLLAl>KLJ-HL&. Feb 28.

Boees.Tea. B OOOIO.OO

• extra I0.00O12 00

Beauty, ertra «0 OOfetiu.OO

firsts 30 UO<S3O.0O

■econdB e.0O@i2.00

Carnations 1 COS. 1 50

fancy 2.00® 4.00

Uly of tbe valley, Bomans 3.00® 4.00

Vlo'ets 6U® 1.00

Daffodils 4 00® 0.00

Mignonette 3.00® 4.00

AsparaRUB 50.00

Bmllai 15.00

Adlantum 1.00

BOSTON, Feb. 28.

Bosei, Beauty, extra 3O.00@50.00

medium 15 00@20 00

culls 2 CO® 5.00

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 4 00® ii 00

extra ft 00®12.00

Carnations, ordinary 1 OtI® 3 OO

fancy 2 DO® 4.00

Lily of the valley 2.00® 3.00

Violets, single and double 40(a. . t>0

Daffodils 2 00<gi 3 00

Longiaorums 10.00(»12.0O

Callas 6.10® 8 00

Freeslas 50® 1.00

P W. Narcissus. Roman Hyacinths... 1.50® 3.00

Mignonette 3.00® 4 00

Smllax 12.00®1B.00

Asparagus 60.00

Headquarter^

; ,,:^€.NN YORK

GIVE

US

A

TRIAL.!'

"WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of
Seasonable Flowers in Stock.

UfU C VACTIMft Wholesale Com-
Iflni ri IVnOllilUi mission Florist,

481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

tlZZ PINE STREET,
.^ ST. LOUIS, MO.

^F A complete line of Wire Deslg^is*

LEO. NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist,

N. W. COR. t3TH AND FILBERT STREETS,
LoNQDiSTANOK DUIIAnCIDUIl Dl

'PHONK 3-45-M D. rniLAUCLrniA, rA,

Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicited.

Geo. M. Moss,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Long Distance Phone Kl-2<> D.

Consignments of Roses. Carnations. Violets solicited.

Milton W. Woodroffe & Co.

Successors to WM. C. SMITH,

Wholesale Florist,

1604. LUDLOW STREET^

Phone 1-42-69-A. PHILADELPHIA.

Conslg:ninent8 Solicited.

ELLISOH & TESSON,

Wholesale Shipping

FLORISTS

3134 Olive Street, ,M ^ ,M St. LOUIS, MO.

HOME CROWN STOCK.

...GEO. M. KELLOGG...

Largest Grower^.,„. Q^^ FloWePS

Give us an order and we will please you.

Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL. MO.
Our Store. 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY, MO.

^P~L0NG DISTANCE 'PHONK AT EITHER PLACE

JOHN B. FERGUSON,

Wholesale riorist,

444 Sixth Ave, PITTSBURG, PA.

Long Distance 'Phone 2985.

Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets
Solicited.

J. M. COHEN, WHOLESALE FLORIST.

-ALWAYS ON HAND-

ROSES, PINKS AND VIOLETS.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

22 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

igoo.

The American Florist.

921

TOP GRADE

Carnations

BEAUTIES,
BRIDES.
BRIDESMAIDS,
METEORS

VIOLETS and LILY OF THE VALLEY.

JOHN I. RAYNOR,

49 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

Tftleplione No. 199H 3Iadl8on Sqaare.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Commission Florists.

0«-ol:ii<as, dose's.

SUPERB VIOLETS.

Telephone 2065 Madison Sqr, 42 WeSt 2Bth St., NEW YORK CITY.

TIIOMAS YOUNG, Jr.

Wholesale Florist,

New Telephone Ho. 1803 Uadlson Sqnare.

43 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,

wnoiESAiE FLORIST

39 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

Roses shipped to all points. J^ Price List on application.

New Telephone No.
902 Madison Sq.

JOHN TOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.
51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square.
Price list on application.

Please mention the A merican Florist when :i't iiing.

THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN
NEW YORK CITY FOR

Violets % Carnations.

GROWERS and UYCRS make a note of this. It
will be to your advantage.

WM. H. GUNTHER,

.... 30 West 29th Street.

New Telepbone No. 551 Madison Square.

Please Mention the American Florist.

FRANK MILLANG.

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,

408 E. 34th Street,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

Telephone 299 Madison Square.

N. Y. CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry.
Open for Cot Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
Every AtomlDK**..*.

DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT
FOR ADVERTISING.

JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary.

Please Mention The American Florist.

MOORE, HENTZ & NASH,

Wholesale Cnmmlsslon Florists,

Choice Carnations

Choice Roses 1^.^

^t rooms of N. Y.
Cut Flower Co.

119 snd 121 W. 23d St.,

NEW YORK CITY.
Telephone 733— 18th.
Ch-lcest Stock ^^liipi ed on a Conamisf^ion.

Traendly & Schenck

NEW YORK CITY

New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq.

38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange

Wbol^ale power/\arK?fe

NEW YuuK, Feb. 28.

Bomb, Beaaty select 30.00@ 35.00

medium lU. 00® 20 00

cuJls 2 CO® 5 00

Brtdesmald, Bride, Meteor 2 0O@ 6 00

Select 8 OOSIO 00

Camatlona 1 00® 1.60

fancy 2.60® 6.00

Lily of the vaUey 160® 3 00

Violets 26® .60

Romans Hyacinths, P. W. Narcissus... 1 00® 1.50

Yellow Narcissus 1.00® 2 00

MlgDOnette. 2.00® 5.00

Sweet Peas 1(0® 160

Callaa 6 00® 8.00

Harrlsll 10.00®12.00

Lilac per bunch .60

Freeslas 50® .75

Cattleyas 30.00050 00

SmUax 10 OOSIS 00

Asparagus 35 00®60.00

Sprengerll.perdoz. bunches 1®1 50

Adlantum 50 .76

BcrPFALO, March 1.

Boses, Beauty 5.00@60 00

Bride. Brtdet mild, Meteor 3.a@12.00

Perle. NIpheuis 3 00® 6.00

" Kalserln 3.00® 8.00

Carnations , ordinary 100® 2 00

fancies 2.00® 1.00

Lily of the valley 2.00® 4 00

Violets 60® 1 26

MiKnonette 2.(0<6 4.00

Daffodils 3 00® 4 00

Koman Hyacinths 1 00® 3 UO

Harrlsll 16 00lS2O 00

Callas S.r0®12 00

Tulips 3.00(0. 4 00

Bmllai 10.C0®16 00

Adlantum ... 75® 1.26

Hardy Ferns, Qalaz Leaves 16

Asparagus 30.00®(JO.OO

MILI.ANG & CO.

Commission Florists

48 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square.
Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited.

The New York Cut Flower Go.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,
112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Telephone 733-l8th. NEW YORK.

CONSICN.nENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Order*.

GEORGE SALTFORD,

Wliolesale Commission Dealer In .^ jH

...Violets...

50 W. 29th St., j« NEW YORK.

Telephone Call. 1304 Madison Sq.

Please mention ttie Ameiican Florist when writing.

Ford Bros...

txoc Wholesale Florists

111 West 30th Street. NEW YORK.

Consignments Solicited. 'Phone, 157 Madison Sq.

M. A. HART,

COMMISSION FLORIST,

Can supply ROSES and CARNATIONS In
best quality and any quantity; VIOLKTStoo.

44 WEST 29th STREET.

Tel. 325 Madison Square. NEW YORK.

ROSES.

VIOLETS.

JULIUS LANG

53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK.

CARNATIONS. VALLEY.

Telephone 280 Madison Square.
Remember us to our advertisers.

J. K. ALLEN

IS* JVOVS?" A.TT

106 W. 28111 Sf., NEW YORK CITY,

where the best attention, as heretofore, will be given to CUT FLOWER CONSIGNMENTS. Excellent
facilities and a fine line of customers. .^ J- J- J- Telephone 167 Madijon Avenue.

Nowwehave FHW C HORAN R°Q^^-

TULIPS. ^^mm^ W W ■ ^^ ■ ■ ■ ^t^ ■ ■ # m ■ ^ § The best of each variety

TULIPS.
DAFFODILS,
FREESIAS.
PANSIES.
SWEET PEAS.
VALLEY.
ORANGE BLOSSOIVIS

47 WEST 28TH ST..
Madis"on Square. .....NEW YORK.

Cyj FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE.

The best of each variety in
market free from mildew.

VIOLETS.

in any quantity,
Special or Ordinary.

9ii2

The American Florist.

Mar. s,

The gEEB Tm£>e.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

ALEXANDER RODGKRS, Pres ; ALBERT MCCUL-

LOUGH. Vlce-Prea.; 8. F
Conn.. Secy and Treas.

WiLLARD. Wetbersfleld.

Alfred Unger, of Louis Boehmer &
Co., Yokohama, left New York for Japan,
February 24. He sails from San Fran-
cisco, March 7.

H. F. DARROW,formerly with L. L.May
& Co., of St. Paul, is new advertising
manager of the Family Circle, a Minne-
apolis publication.

Visited Chicago: Frank Emerson, of
Waterloo, Neb.; H. Cheesman, represent-
ing the Cox Seed Co., New York; W. C.
Langbridge, representing Jerome B. Rice
& Co., Cambridge, N. Y.

Chicago.— Jacobus Keur, of C. Keur &
Sons, bulb growers of Hillegom, Holland,
was a recent visitor and reports business
very satisfactory. Mr. Keur is accom-
panied this year by J. Th.Scheepers, who
is covering the southern states.

An association of American adver-
tisers has just been formed, to labor for
the interests of the big advertisers, and
on its rolls are W. Atlee Burpee & Co.
and Wm. H. Maule, of Philadelphia, and
Peter Henderson & Co., of New Y'ork.
Mr. Burpee is a member of the committee
on foreign trade and general advertising,
Mr. Maule of the board ol control and
the committee on express and freight
rates, and Charles Henderson of the
committee on postal facilities.

Drougth in Southern California.

Southern California has had a very
peculiar winter season. The rains came
early and until early in January the
weather was all that could be wished for
by the growers. Now we are sutferingfor
rain, none of any consequence having
fallen since the first week in January. Itis
only midwinter with us, yet everyone who
can get water is irrigating as though it
were midsummer, and as water is "sold
ahead" some must wait from two to
three weeks before a supply can be
obtained. Unless a good rain comes
within two weeks all bulb and seed crops
will be seriously affected, as many grow-
ers depend entirely upon the rains and
have no facilities for irrigating.

D. R. W.

Will Carry Seeds Free.

Supt. Myers of the Southern Express
Company issued a circular to its agents
yesterday, the purpose of which is in
effect at once, and continues until March
10. fn it he says:

"With a desire to assist the growers
of vegetables who have so recently lost
their crops by the disastrous freeze, the
president of this company, in concurrence
with the railroads, very kindly instructs
that we may carry vegetable seeds or
plants (except potato) without charge
for transportation. This does not include
charges on similar matter originating in
the territory of other express companies;
except that this company will refund its
proportion of earnings on such ship-
ments."— Savannah News, February 24,
1900.

Toronto, Ont.— The Gardeners' and
Florists' Association and the Toronto
Horticultural Society will hold a joint
carnation and violet show March 8 at
which displays of all the latest sorts are
promised.

$ HARKET GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS'

WHOLESALE CATALOGUE

Is now ready, and if you do not receive a cony by mail, write for it.

\
V

::

^
\
\

v

Special
Offer
of...
Bulbs.

Pf r doz.

Begonia, tuberous rooted, single, mixed 35c

'• " " rose, crimson, scarlet,

pink, vellow and white 40c

Caladium Esculentum, small size ■

medium size

" large size -

(iloxinias. choice mixed 50c

Tubirost'S. double Pearl No. 1. . .Per HXi. Soc; Per lOOO. $6.50

Per 1(0

$ 2,0(_)

2:50

3 50

6 00

12.0(1

3.50

^ JOHNSON & STOKES, 217 & 219 Market St., Philadelphia. %

FERN SPORES SOW NOW!

HEADQUARTERS — Extra large package of fresh Spores, sufficient for 3000 plants,
with full cultural directions, postpaid for $1.00.

WE AR

EMERSON C. WIcFADDEN, U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J

ESTABLISHED 1802

S

SEEDS

Our Wholesale Price List of

CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISrS

is now ready. A post-card will
bring it to you.

We have still on hand some of our

LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS,

the finest that come to this country.
Per 1000. $10: cases of 3030 at $9 per 1000

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Street!

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

Please mention the Ainerican Florist when writing.

VICK'S SEEDS eL.

ALL nOME-GROWN SEEDS.
A.^B1~ErFR: M-ai.. i-oz.

Vick's Daybreak, pink $1.50 $4.00

" Purity, white 2.00 6 00

Branching Comet, white 2.50 8.00

Vick's Branching, in colors,
white, pink, crimson and pur-
ple, each 25 .75

l^^'l'r.ide list, also Garden and Floral Guide now
ready. Send fur it.

James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N.Y.

Plt'aie tN rut ion the Amcyican Florist when un itiyig.

Tuheroua BeROntaa. slnele. Ave separate col-
ors e.ttra tine larRe bulbs. ^-Inch, pur 100,
»2 50 Djuble. In separate colors E.XTUA
large i^i-lnch stock (SUPKKIOK strains) per
IOO.S50O. Gloxinias, finest strains. VKRY
larffe bulbs per 100, 13 00, Cannas In choicest sorts,
VIM to S8 00 per 100 for NO%'ELriES, Tuberoses
KBADT, AsparaRus SprenK n seed, 100 7Jc; 1000 »'. 00.
AsparafcuB 1' Nanus (TKUB) 100*100; 1000*0 00.
Lalania Borb, 100 40o; 1000 *2 50 Pandanus Utills, 100
SI 25; 1000. «10 0O, Cocos Wedelllana, 100 $100; 1000
$7,50. Send for our NEW spring list. Address
H. H. BERCER & CO.. 47 Barclay St., N. Y.

AlWilVC ""gPtion the American Flor-
a\ TT ll J 3 ist when you order stock..?*

Gardening Under Glass

Try Watson's |
for

SELECT
STOCKS

, '^ of Tomato and ■

4^ 'ther seeds for

A^ forcing. You \

VC vlil not be die- ;

1 ippolnted. 23 ■

K'«wiv"i"Ji^ ""^^pivTs^fW ye^ars' expert- I

■<- .-K ence behind :

every order '

filled.

Packet
TOMATO, Sutton's Best of All $0,15

LorlMard, orlclnator's stock 15

Mayllower. e.xtra selected 15

Froemore, Veltch's original sealed

Dscbets,, 50

LETTUCE, Big Boston, extra select... .15
CUCUMBER. Extra Early White

Spine, special 10

English varieties 25

RADISH, Scarlet Ball, white tip, extra

early. .. 10

CAULIFLOWER. Extra Early Erfurt,

special 50

MEI ONS, English varieties 25

MUSHROOM SPAWN, my celebrated

'W. P " brand, best In the world, 10 lbs.

f"r »l 00 Sample brick, postpaid, for 25c.
RHUBARB ROOTS, Myatl's Llnnaius,

*2.('0 per dozen.
CRAPE VINES, for graperies. 30 varieties.

l->r.. 75cts ; 2-vr.. $1 60 each.

Bailey's forcing Book ^^^^^^

■^ ^ w o r tt on

forclne veKetablee; full Instnictlons how to
grnw ToiuatoeB. Cucumbers. Lettuce and all
other vetfetables under elass. 22^ pages, 88
lllustrntlons, price $100. postpaid. C.J.
Pennock says: "It would have saved us
dollars and dollars If we could have had It a
few years ago." Kvf ry grower should possess
thla boofc. Stamos acceptable for small
orders. Correspondence solicited.

GEO. G. WATSON, Seedsman,

Importer and Exporter of

GR\SS and GARDEN SEEDS, BULBS,

Mushroom Spawn, Raffia, Fertilizers and

Forcing Stock.

OfTice & salesroom. JuniperSt. below Walnut,

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

JOHN H. BQCKMANN

Begs to announce his arrival in New
York, representing the firm of

H. ZIJP & CO.,

Bulbgrowers and Nurserymen, Uit-
geest, Holland. Please address all cor-
respondence up to May 1 0th care of
Knauth, Nachod & ICuhne, J3 Wil-
lianTSt^, New YorkTCity.^

Please mention the American Ftortsi when wt iting.

igoo.

The American Florist.

!t2'^

DREER'S SPECIAL OFFER

OF SEASONABLE BULBS.

Tuberous Rooted Begonias. The finest strains obtainable.

Sintiles in st*p:irate colors 40c per do/,. $2.50 per 100. $20.00 per 1000

" choice, mixture 35c " 2.00 " 18.00

Double in separate colors 65c '' 5.00 " 40.00 "

'* *' choice mixture 50c '• 4.00 " 35.00 "

New Frilled Bego/tJa. K grand novelty with wavy petals which are beautifully frilled

tiki- thf llnor forms of petunias. \Ve offer strong bulbs, 25c each; $^.50 per dozen;

$:0.(t0piir 100.
New Sun-Proof Begonia, Duke Zeppelin. The most brilliant of all the tuberous rooted

varieties. Ilowers double, of the most dazzlint; pure scarlet, strong bulbs, 20c each;

$2.00 per dozen; *15.00 per 100.
Caladiums, Fancy Leaved. A choice assortment of 25 distinct varieties, strong bulbs,

$2.00 per d.wn; $15.00 per 100.
Caladium Argyrites. .\ fine lot of this most desirable and scarce miniature variety,

which if started at ouce will make fine plants to use at Easter, good bulbs, $2.00 per

doz<-n; $15.00 per 100.

cosmia Aurea Imperialis. A summer flowering bulb of recent introduction, < range

colnrcd. star shuped flowers 3 inches across. 30c each; $3.00 per dozen.
Gloxinias in separate colors or in choicest mixture, One sound bulbs, 50c per dozen;

*4.UU p»T 100; $30.00 per 1000.
Dahlias. Our collections embrace the best now grown; we offer:

[ set of Twelve Double Show Dahlias $1.00 per set. $8.00 per 100

Fancy 1.00 " 8.00

Six Superb Quilled 50 " 8.00

" Twenty-five Choice Cactus 2.00 '* 8.00

Ten Superb Single 85 " 8.00

Dahlia. Storm King or Blizzard, 25c each; $3.50 per dozen: $30.00 per 100.
Montbretias. St-ven liuest varieties, 25c per dozen; $1.75 per lOO: $15.00 per 1000.
TIgridia Conchlflora, Grandiflora Alba and Pavonta Grandlflora. 30c per dozen; $2.00 per 100.
Caladium Esculentum. Gladiolus, ttc. Etc.

HENRY A. DREER,

Philadelphia, Pa.

C:A.-BtSiAJlC-I.CtP9^.

Mra. Tho8. W. Law-

Gomez, dark red $ 5 00

Flora Hill, white.
White Cloud
Mary Wood, fine

white

Jubilee, pcarlet 150

Wm. Scott, pink..,. 100
Lizzie McGowan 1 00

30O

oson.plnk lU.OO Mrs. F. .loost, pink.. 2 .W

Hthel Crocker, pink.. 10 00 Triumph, tine pink.. 160
The Marqula. pink . . . 10 00 Daybreak, shell pk. 100
Genevieve Lord, pink 10 00 Flora Hill, white... 3 00
Olympla, variegated. 13.00 White Cloud ... 3 50
G. H Crane, scarlet. . 5-50

America, scarlet 4 00

Melba, llebt pink 350

Mrs G Bradt, var.... 5.00
Glacier, white, fine. .4.00

Gen. Maceo, best crimson $5 00 per 100

Airs. Jas. Dean, line pink 3 00 per 100

NephroleplB, Cordata Compacta. 2>^ Inch, $4 00 per 100,

8 and 10 Inch, line, $13 00 per doz.
Cash please CARL HAGENBURGER, West Mentor, 0.

A LIMITED QUANTITY t.^^"^,.

Separate colors. Semple's Asters, crimson,
lavender, pink, purple, white. Betteridse's prize
quilted mixed, at$l. 1)0 perounce. Giant Branching
Comet, rose pink, white, white striped pink. $2.00
per ounce. Silver tip, blue and pink, per trade
pkt 25c. Mignonette, Allen's Defiance, 50c per
ounce. Golden Machet, 35c per ounce. Pure
Machet. 25c per ounce.

AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY. Washington, D. C.

CARNATIONS.

strong and well-rooted cuttings ready now of the

lollowlnK varieties; Per 100. Per 1000.

Eldorado SI. 26 $10 00

Scott 1.25 10 00

McCowan 1.26 lO.OO

Portia 1.25 10.00

Ivory and Silver Spray 1.00 'J. 00

Also ane Lady H. Campbell, rooted

runners 75

JOS. RENARD. Unionville. Chester Co.. Pa.

Orchids ! «^

We are headquarters for established and
imported Orchids in the United citates.
Our new price list is now read\'.

LAGER & WTTT?PFTT SUMMI1.N.J.

Orchid Growers and Importers.

New Yellow Chrysanthemum

WALTER MOLATSCH

Ready March Ist, 1900.

Price 50c each, «4.00 per doz., $25.00 per hundred.

Three certibcates by C. S. A. For sale by
DAILLEDOUZE BROS.. Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y., and
H. A. MOLATSCH, 68th St., bet. 8lh & 9th Avenues,

Brool<lyn. N. Y

CANNAS

The 3 Best Solid Red Carinas.

B ACK PRINCE $10 GO per 100

PHILADELPHIA 4.00 per 100

DUKE OF MARLBORUGH, 4.00 per 100
BOSTON FERN, strung ■Z'..A\\. plants. $.i.00 per 100.

The Conard &, Jones Co., West Grove, Pa,

ROMAN HYACINTHS.

Narcissus, Paper White and Grandiflora.

Trumpet Major. True Freesia

Refracta Alba, and all other

bulbs for forcing.

One of the largest houses in Europe for Bulbs
and Immortelles in all colors, at wholesale only.
The best prices can be obtained by writing

K. ROCHE,

OLLIOULES,

VAR. FRANCE.

?353>35>33ggg@gggg@g333S3S?33€

GENESEE.

The Best Commercial White to Date.
».00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.

JOHN VAN DER WAL.

1730 W. 107th SI., Station 48, CHICAGO. ILL.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, Buu plants, 2H-

in. pot $4 per 100

NEW FORGET-ME-NOT. Sutton's Gems,

lartie plants ready to bloom $5 per 100

DAHLIAS, named sorts, field roots $4 per 100

BEGONIAS, (tuberous) single $2 per 100

GLOXINIAS, tine strain S3 per 100

GLADIOLI, fine mixture. 2d size $4 per 1000

SEND FOR CAULO .IE AND LIST OF BULBS.

A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia.

New Carnations.

12 NOVELTIES of 1900.

27 of the best STANDARD VARIETIES.

Send for price list.

Geo. Hancock & Son. Grand Haven, Mich.

Carnation Cuttings.

IN GOOD CONDITION FROM
GOOD STOCK.

Write for prices.

Huntsman & Company

CINCINNATI.

PLACE YOUR NAME.

and your specialties before the purchasing floriats of the entire country
by advertlBing in

8SJVO ADvr, wow.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST.

924

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Mar. J,

The IJluRSERY TRaE>B-

AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN.

W. J Pktees. Pres.: D. S. Lake, Vloe-Pres.
Gborqe C. Skagkr. Roctaeater. N. Y., Seo'y.

Kansas City is planting 10,000 street
trees this season.

Andrew O'Neill will plant 1400
trees on Broad street, Philadelphia, for
$9,240.

It is estimated that 300,000 grape
roots will be set in the vineyards at Law-
ton, Mich., this spring.

Henry Kohankie, for twenty-five
years with Storrs & Harrison, and C. W.
Metcalf, of Cleveland, O., have formed a
partnership as the Euclid Avenue Nur-
sery Co.

LuTHEB BuRBANK has just received a
consi^ment of stock from South
America, including a great many varieties
of oranges from which he hopes to develop
some valuable sorts.

In opening the bids for nursery stock
required by the different parks of Pitts-
burg, it was found that Thomas Meehan
& Sons, of Philadelphia, were the lowest
bidders. This firm was awarded the ctn-
tracts for every section, amounting in all
to nearly 10,000 hardy trees, shrubs,
vines and evergreens.

Holyoke, Mass.— E. H. Rowland has
purchased the business of M. W. Griffith
and will combine it with his own.

Independence, Mo.— Alfred Broman
built two houses 20x100 last year and
will this spring make an equal addition
for carnations. Last summer he erected
a fifty-foot smoke stack and put in a new
forty horse- power boiler.

<&. We are now booking Import Orders ^

I H. P. ROSES, i

*? in all popular varieties, at $50.00 per W

^ JOOO, f. o, b. Boskoop, Holland. ^

^ W

^ "Wf would lie jzlad to [jive prices upon ^

^ Rhododendrons, Azalea Mollis. Clemalii, ^

W hydrangeas, etc., upon application. ^

ili ??>

^ CMRI KU lUV Young plants 2-3 ?»

i& CnULIon III I ft.. 1 to 3 shoots. W

C& Just the thing for spring planting. ^

^ $4 per 100, S35 per 1000. ^

I Bobbink & Atkins, I

^ ....RUTHERFORD, N. J. ffi

Hi Nursery and Storage Cellau at W

^ Carlton Hill, N. J. ^

Ampelousis Veitchii ~ yr. strong Per 100 $ 7.00

Clematis Jackmanni,- vr. extra strong, " 14.00

Standard hydrangea P.' G. 3—3^2 ft..:. " 18 00

Lilacs, tissorted, 3— 4 ft " 10.00

Japan Snowball. 3J4— 4 ft.... " 18.00

These prices are good only until surplus is

reduced. SEND FOR LIST CJF OTHER STOCK

— Roses. Herbaceous Plants, Ornamental Trees,

Small l''ruit and I^'rinl, Trees.

lACKSON & PERKIHS CO,, .%"?.y.:

AMERICAN ELMS.

8 to 10 feet, 1 to IVa inch caliper.
25 Elms, 6 to 9 inch caliper, fine specimens, with
well developed heads.

Send for Price list.

SAMUEL C. MOON, """"S'c..,. PA.

Pleast' mriilioti thi:: American Floi'ist when iviiting-

ROSE BUSHES.

FIELD-GROWN. OWN ROOTS. FIRST-CLASS PLANTS.

Mauj' sorts beinj;: ystni till''. Our Brides and Henriettas ^o misht term "fancy" stock, liridu
will run close to two feet, which is prime for that sort; Henriet'es are heavy, running two to three feet
Most Teas and H. T's will run close to two feet— some sorts larger, even, while a very few of the poorer
growing sor's are not much over one foot. The Hybrids will of course average up "heavier ihan tender
varieties — all very fine. Leading va ieties we can do in quantity, being especially heavy on such as
Bride, Henriette. La France, Bon ailene, Brabrant, Soupert, Devoniensis, Safraiio, Wootton, Carnot,
White Rambler, etc. La France in grades from 7 to 9 cents: the Tcent grade being about 12 to 15 inches
high and woody. An average assonment of these plants will weigh in the neighborhood of 300 pounds
to 1000 plants, pack- d ligh'. not including weight of packing cases: while a selection of all heavy surls
will weigh more. This stock is freshly dug, grown in our virgin soil of iSouthern California, free fr-^m
disease or insects and will give you and your trade satisfaction. We have sold thirty thousand Roses
durictf the past sixty da> s, but "have twenty-five thousand more which must be sold— hence extremely
low prices appended. Prices will apply to not less than ten of a variety, properly packed, f. o. b. Los
Angeles.

Bon Silene, Dinsmore, Duchfss de Brabant, Duchess of Albany (rather light), Fr. Kruger. La
France Lady Penzance, Lord Penzance, Marie Ducher. Mignonette, Mme. G. Bruant, Marie Lambert,
Mme. Bravy, Parqut-rette, Rainbow, Souv. de Wootton, Waban, White Bath, White Rambler,
Devoniensis. $7.00 per htmdred.

Alfn-d Colomb, Clothilde Soupert, Coquette de Lyon, Earl of Dufferin, Empress of China, Dr.
Cirill. Fishu' Holmes. Homer. La FrancM. Baroni'ss de Rothschild. Helle Siebrecht, Bride, Beautv of
Glazenwood, Captain Christy, Crimson Ranibler. Gen. .lacqueniinot, Gen. Washington, Hermosa, Ji 1 s
Finger, John Hopper. Jas. Nalionnard. La Ri-in**, Louis ^'an Houtle, M. P. Wilder, Mar^iaret Uicksnn,
Mrs. J. Laing. Paul Neyron Prince C. de Rohan. R. M. llenrii-tte, Safrano, Souv. du Pres Carnot, ^'is.
Folkstono, White La I<Vance. $7.50 per Aundred,

La France, Souv. de la Malmaison, Ulrich Hrunner. $9.00 per hundred.

Isabella Sprunt. Catherine Mermet, Ci'ci! Brunner, Dui-hess of Albany. X X X, Etoile de Lyon,
Gloire de Dijon. Magna Charia, Mme. de Watteville, Papa G. ntitr, Perle, VVliite La France, Yellow
Rambler. 910.U0 per hundred.

Cloth of t;old. Climbing Wootton, Climbing Safrano, Kaiserin, Testout, Mrs. Robt. Gariett
Princess IJounie, Gen. Robt. E. Lee. $15.00 per hundred-

Climbing Kaiserin, Maraan Cochet. X X X. $25 OO per hundred.

To T%*a Ti OOO Tt»1 e ^"^ ^^ P®^ lOO. These are grown from plants or our own impor-

O Cti^dillCaC X^ XOy lation, and comprise th" "- -' ' = '■ -.r ._.___.

ai'- held grown and handsoiiu'ly rooted.

the best varitties grown at Yokohama; they

OWN ROOT PLANTS LEAD.

The only place in the I'nited .Stat'S where you can i^et good stock of own root, field-grown Roses
•n variety, including tender sorts. Shipments by freight must te i repaid here, and we require at lea^t
25 per cent cash With orders: balance payable on arrival of stock. Less than 500 plants, cash with
order A few hundred plants can be shipped by express, packed light, so that, consider. ng our low
prices, plants will not come very high laid down at most any point.

Coaie at us <|uickly and make sure of 'em.

THE HOWLAND NURSERY COMPANY, Los Angeles. Gal.

Pin, Scarlet, Red, White. Willow
leaved, Eugflish and Turkey, 4 to
10 feet.

10,000

100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes.

Catalogue on application. Send estimate of wants for prices.

THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Glenwood Nurseries, MORRISVILLE. PA.

CLEMATIS PANICILATA % AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII

$35 to $50 per looo.

and 3 years old, tieldgrown.

$40 to $70 per looo.

We have the above in large quantities,
O^p0.:sses ^t ^S i>e-jr 100; 0«-l. r*jri^''^t, ^18 i^^r lOOO.

Stock for transplanting. Shrubs in large quantities cheap. S''nd for wholesale list.

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N. .1.

IRISH AND
SWEDISH

Juniperus

1000
$40.00
50.00
60.00
75.00

100

6 to 9 inches, transplanU'il % .5.00

9 to 12 '• ■' B.OO

12 to 15 " •■ 7.00

15 to 18 " ■' 8.00

18 to 24 " " 10.00

24to30 " " 13.00

30 to 36 ■• " 15.00

15 to 18 Savin Junipers 6.00

Rooted Cuttings ready May 20.
Roses, clean, healthy plants from 2-inch pots.
Trices and samples to buyers on application.
Am. Beauty, Golden Gate, Kiphetos, Perle. Sun-
set, Bridesmaid, La France, Alljany, Wootton and
Testout. One year old dormant pot gnnvn Woot-
ton,$5. 00 per 100. IsmeneCalathinurajwhite summer
bio >raini; AmarvUis. strong bulbs, first size, $12.50
per 100; second "size, JilO.OO per 100.

JOSEPH HEINL, Jacksonville, III.

FRUIT and TDCCQ
ORNAMENTAL I llCLO

SHRUBS

VINES

AND ROSES

Write for price list or send your lists of
wants for special prices.

W. & T.SMITH CO., '^^rv^^'

If You Have Stock To Sell...

the best way to make that fact known to the trade is by regular
advertising in _^g . , r^t ' A.

Give it a trial. ...Thc AiTierican Florist.

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Soring Bulbs...

TUBEROSES, True Excelsior Dwarf Pearl.

CALADIUM ESCULENTUM.

GLADIOLUS in largest assortment.

LILIUMS, AIRATIM, SPECIOSIM ALBIM
and RIBRIM. 411 sizes. Etc., Etc.

We carry an immense stock and you
will find OUR PRICES LOWEST, consistent with quality.

FOR THE

FLORIST,

SEEDSMAN

AND

MAIL

ORDER HOUSE.

CHICAGO:

84-86 Randolph St,

Vauglian's Seed Store,

New York:
14 Barclay St.

X^lntlE. 100

Mrs. Frances Joost $2.50

Mrs. Jiiraes Dean 2.50

Cerise Qu-en 2.00

Mrs. McBurney 1.50

Gov. Griggs 2.00

Hector . . . : 3.00

Wm. Scott 1.00

Dorothy Sweet 3.00

Victor.. 2.00

New York 2.00

Painted Lady, cerise. .. 1.50

1000
J20.00
20.00
15.00
12.00
15.00
25.00
7.50
25.00
1.5.00
15 00
12.00

Daybreak, It. pink

John Younti

White Cloud

Alaska

Genesee

Mary Wood

Evelina

Flora Hill

McGowan

Doz. TOO

Mrs. Lawson $3.00 $14.00

Olympia 2.00 12.00

EtVipl Crocker 1.50 10.00

Gent-vieve Lord 2.00 10.00

Chicago 1.50 7.50

Marquis 1.50 lOOO

1000
$120.00
100.00
75.00
75.00
60.00
75 00

American Beauties.

Urides

Maids

Meteors

ISO«»B«9.

....$1.00

.... 3..W

.... 1..50

2.00

3.00

1.25

1.50

1.00

100 1000

.$3.00 $25.00

. 1.50 12.50

. 1.50 12.50

. 1.50 12.50

$25.00
25.00
12.00
15.00
26.00
10.00
12.00
7.50

SodMe-t. 100 1000

G. H. t'rane $6.00 $50.00

Portia 1.50 12.00

America 4.00 35.00

Jubilee 2,00 15.00

Bon Ton 2.00 15.00

Gen. Maceo $6.00 $50.00

Gen. Gomez 6.00 50.00

Evanston 2.00 15.00

-V^rteerated.ioo 1000

Mrs. Bradt 14.00 $35.00

Psyche l.SO 12.00

Armazindy 1.50 1000

Eldorado 2.00 15.00

Sandusky 3.00 25.00

Gold Nugget $2.50 $3000

Gov. Pingree 1.50 12.00

Argyle $1.50 $12.00

LAKEVIEW ROSE GAROENS,

JAMESTOWN,
N. Y.

CO

Carnation Cuttings.

MRS. LAWiON $14.00

G. H. CRANE 5.00

AMERICA 3.00 <=>

MELBA 3.00

LESLIE PAUL 3.00 I^

GOV. GRIGGS 3.00 30

MRS. BRADT 3.00

FRANCES JOOST 2.50 C3

EVANSTON 2.50 2

JUBILEE 2.50 —I

VICTOR 2 00 ■

WHITE CLOUD 2.50 ^3

FLORA HILL 2 00

GOLD NUGGET 2.00

TRIUMPH 2 00

DAYBREAK 1.25 =

ARGYLE 1.25 ^

ARMAZINDY 1.25

LIZZIE McGOWAN 100 C3

EVELlNiA 1.00 =

Mayor PINGREE i.oo ,

WM. SCOTT 1.00 =c

NIVEA 1.00 <=

MORELLO 1.00 ^

ROSE CUTTINGS. i

METEOR per 100, $1.50

BRIDESMAID " 1.50 ^

PERLE " 1.50 _|

BRIDE " 1.50 e<o

GOLDEN GATE " 2.50

Write for prices for large lots.

All plants and cuttings sold with the e.vpress
und"Tst:i tiding that if not satisfactory they are to
be retunit'd at once, when money will be refunded.
Writi' for i»ric'*s on larger lots.

PETER BEINBERG,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

PERU

A New
Pure Glistening Wliite

CARNATION

Well Tested,
Has Proved a Great

Success
Wherever Grown.

It is a strong grower, with long, stifT stems, large size, fine form and sub-
stance; fragrant, perfect calyx; never bursts, long keeper, blooms very freely
and without cropping from October on.

Rooted Cuttings now ready. $1.50 per Doz., $10 per 100,
$75 per 1,000. Cash with Order.

r. B. TINKER, Peru, Indiana.

Please mention the American Florist when w} tiing.

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Mar. 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

OV'

pli

ace in this column.

Address all correspondence for this department
to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St. , Boston, Mass. ;
Robt. Kift, 1735 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.;
or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St.,
Chicago, 111.

New York won out on the series of
games with Flatbush and Hudson county
bowlers on the Flatbush alleys March 1.

At St. Louis.

The bowling club rolled five games on
February 26; the following is the score:

Player 1st 2d 3d 4lh 5th Av

Beneke 137 209 1,=)6 139 165 161

Kuehn 124 166 176 165 U8 1.56

Kunz ; 139 172 152 134 164 152

Weber 88 161 142 177 137 141

Sanders 138 164 125 155 100 137

Adles 90 117 110 93 137 110

J. M. H.

At New York.

Practice goes on steadily at the bowl-
ing alleys. Last Monday Messrs. Bums
and O'Mara were both absent, but such
experts can make big scores anytime
without practice. Monday's figures are
appended:

Player 1st 2d 3d 4th

Hafner 1.58 126 100 140

Marshall 115 160 141 132

Siebrecht 147 100 150 142

Traendlv 134 137 150 131

Soheuck 108 141

Lang 129 170 136

Withers 113

Manda 153

At Chicag^o.

The most enjoyable entertainment ever
given by the Chicago Florists' Club was
that of February 28, held at Kinsley's
bowling alleys. Despite the worst snow
storm experienced here for many years,
the alleys were crowded with ladies and
gentlemen. The presence of the ladies, it
may be said, created such a favorable
impression that it will be difficult in
future to have a game without them.
We are confident that with a little prac-
tice the ladies can beat the men to a
standstill and it is sincerely hoped they
will come again soon and many a time in
the future. The principal events were
games between the married and single
ladies and the retail and wholesale flor-
ists. The married ladies and the whole-
sale florists were victorious. While the
wholesale florists secured two of the
three games, it is worthy of note that in
the aggregate score they triumphed over
the retailers only by twenty-one points.
Several scratch games were rolled, but it
is only in the leading features that the
scores are here recorded, as follows:

MAKltlED VERSUS SINGLE LADIES.

Mesdames Isl 2d 3d Misses 1st 2d 3d

McKellar'. ... .63 96 94 Eiistman 74 65 50

Winterson....51 66 73 Kr«itling 63 30 59

Balluff 49 49 83 P. Ludlow... .43 36 .55

Hauswirth....47 51 61 .J. Ludlow.... 38 23 63

209 262 311 218 15^ 217

WHOLESALE VERSUS RETAIL FLORISTS.

Retailers 1st 2d 3d

Asmus 168 144 179

ll:l.uswirth...l.52 161 114

Ueenan 177 134 159

Kreitling ....128 137 139

DallulT.. 180 151 187

Hunt 145 133

Henderson... 153

910 849 931

Wholesalers 1st 2d 3d
Winterson. 131 133 135
Stollery, G...171 151 200
Stollery, F. ..124 168 168

Wilson 161 177 138

Zeck 113 151 179

McKellar.... 129 178 134

829 958 954

SCRATCH GAME.

Hughes 125 \'on Rosen 95

Enders 118 Ewart 89

Newett IW Ki'nlhey 79

Hausw.rth, E 97 Fogarty 63

With Philadelphia Gunners.

The gun club had a good afternoon's
sport last Tuesday. Quite a number of
crack shots other than florists have
recently joined the club and it keeps the
boys hustling to hold their end up. Geo.
Anderson, however, is always ready for
a brush with the best of them and came
out on top with the best score of the day.
The score follows:

Rin-ersed Unknown

angli's. angles. Dbls. Hdp. Total.

Anderson.... 22 14 8 9 53

McKaraher.. 21 12 4 16 53

BarreU 21 13 5 13 62

Co eman 21 12 8 9 50

Parsons 17 13 9 9 48

Dorp 19 14 I 14 48

Hell 17 9 9 10 45

Brown 22 13 6 4 45

Westcott 15 10 4 13 42

.Swiveler 19 13 7 39

Clerk 18 7 7 33

Haywood.... 16 7 5 28

K.

At Philadelphia.

A match game with the second team of
the Century wheelmen was played by the
second team of the Florists' Bowling

Club on the home alleys last Monday
night. While the florists did not cover
themselves with glory they won out by
259 pins, a comfortable margin, as the
visitors did not at any time seem to feel
at home. Our short run hinders visitors
who are used to the regulation length.
This could be remedied very easily but
the little compartment that interferes
has to remain and get in its interference
ad libitum. The score follows:

Playi-r 1st 2d 3dTotal

Kift 134 151 136 420

Westcott 106 130 158 403

Harris 135 142 143 420

Scott 154 128 ;i8 400

Kuestner 130 166 128 424

Walker 150 157 165 472

Team totals 818 874 847 2539

Century Wheelmen 767 793 7212280

K.

MoNTPELlEE, Vt. — Ernest Jacobsen's
greenhouse was completely inundated
by the flood of February 20, and then
frozen in. His loss was fully $600 and
was only one more of a series of similar
happenings which have pursued him
from his old location.

WIETOR BROS.

5 1 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO,

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF OUT FLOWERS.

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

AMEBICAN BEAUTY

30-36 in. stem per doz., $7.00

24 " ■• 5.00

20 " " 3.50

15 " " 2.50

12 " " 1.50

8 •■ " 1.00

METEOB
BBIDESMAID.

BBIDE

FEBI.E

CASNATIONS.

Fancy.

.per 100 $5.00 to 10 00

" 6.00 to 8.00

" 6.00 to 8.00

4.00 to 6.00

2.00 to 3.00

4.00

Quotations subject to change without notice. All. other stock at lowest market prices.

rr

MURDER WILL OUT.

jj

We have always claimed to be selling as good flowers as come to

this market.
If this were not true, it would have been so proved before this.
IT IS TRUE!

E. C. AMLINQ,

WALTER s. HEFFRON, 32-34-36 Randolph St.,

MANAGER. CHICAGO, ILL.

U/hnlDC3lo Put FInii/OPC Carnations our specialty. Sole Chicaso sales
nilUICMlIt t/Ul I IUWCI9. :t^,eut3 for E. G. Hill A Go's fancy stock.

WRITE FOR OUR WEEKLY PRI :E LIST.

V^J'/^i

% GIVE US YOUR ORDER ON

I Valley, Roses, Violets,

%. CARNATIONS, FANCY AMERICAN BEAUTIES. SMILAX,

S' ASPARAGUS, NOVELTY PINK TULIPS, or ANYTHING

^ ELSE IN THE FLOWER LINE. ^ Jt ^ .fi ^ ^ jt ^^ ^ jt

\ HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., Milwaukee, Wis. ^

*««?*«d«««*«*i»i«4«S!iiS!i!S!S%i!i&!4Sii'/,

.*.*.•.•.;•

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CARNATIONS.

1^ t^* (^* ^* (^

LAROE

STOCK OF

STRONG

ROOTED

CUTTINGS

NOW

READY.

^* <^* ^* w** ^*

G. H. Crane, MomiDg
Glory, Maceo, Glacier,
Gomez, America, Red Mrs.
Bradt (or Chicago), Mary
Wood and other good stand-
ard sorts.

Mrs, Geo. M. Bradt for
March Delivery — all the
early stock sold.

fIVE 1900 NOVELTIES.

Mrs. Thos. Law^on, Ethel Crocker, The
Marquis, Olympia and Genevieve Lord. At
introductory prices. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^

We make a specialty of rooted cuttings,
and have three houses of stock growing for
tliat purpose only. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^

Send for
Descriptive Price List.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.,

LAFAYETTE, IND.

100,000 R. C-No Discount.

CARNATIONS,^!!;

Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson, pink JH.on

Ethel Crocker, " lo.oo

Olympia. variegated 12.00

The Marquis, pink lo.oo

Genevieve Lord, pink lo.oo

G. H. Crane, scarlet 5.00

America, scarlet 4 oo

Melba, lisht pink 3 CO

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt, variegated 3 00

Glacier, white 3.00

Maud Adams, dark pink 3.00

Gomez, dark red 4.00

Mrs. F. Joost, pink 2.50

Gold Nugget, yellow 3 00

Argyle, pink 1 50

Triumph, " i.50

Daybreak, shell pink i.co

Empress, dark red i 00

Flora Hill, white 1.25

White Cloud, " 2 5o

Mary Wood, fine white 3.00

Jubilee, scarlet 1.25

Psyche, variegated 1.00

Morello, dark scarlet i.OO

Wm. Scott, pink 1.00

Lizzie McGowan i.co

5 cuttings at 100 rates.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Tr

.dEi"GflTBiRD"

\\ lis the exclnmation of one of the best growers
iu the west when he discovered this sport, four
years ago. By carefully handling: it. and not
over-propagatins it. we are now able to offer to
the trade a clean, healthy stoct of the best

Red Carnation

On the market, for both growt^rand retailer. Not
quite as large as Crane or .Jubilee, but an intense
red, on long, stiff stems, avt-raging Sixty-five
Blooms to the plant. Received honorable men-
tion at the Carnation show in Chicago January
19. Rooted Cuttiugs, $2.50 per 100; 2-in. pots,
$3.50 per 100.

LAKE GENEVA FLORAL CO.,

LAKE GENEVA, WIS.

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THE GREAT AND ONLY

' Exclusive Carnation Specialists.

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CUTTINGS NOW

Genevieve Lord, the peer of any light pink carnation

(ilTeri'd

Chicago, scarlet Bradt 1.50

Mrs. Lawson, cerise pink 3.00

Olympia, variegated 2.00

Ethel Crocker, pink 1.50

Marquis 2.00

Cuttings.
PerltO Per 1000

READY.

Cuttings.
Per Doz. Per 100 Per 1000.

$2.00 $10.00 $75.00
7. SO

14.00
13.00
10.00
10.00

Frances loosf pink $2.50 $20.00

Mrs. las. Dean, pink 2.50 20.00

lohn Young, white 2.50 20.00

White Cloud, white 4.00 30.00

Mrs Bradt. variegated 5.00 4000

Gen. Maceo, crimson 6 00 50.00

Gen. Gomez, crimsoa 6.00 50.00

G. H. Crane, scarlet 6.00 50.00

Gold Nugget, yellow 3.50 20.00

Argyle, carmine $:3..50

Jubilee, scarlet 2.00

Armazindy, variegated 2.00

Evelina, white 2.00

Wm. Scott, pink 2.00

Victor, pink 2.00

Daybreak, light pink 2.00

Flora Hill, white 2.00

60.00
120.00
100.00
75.00
75.00
Cuttings.
Per 1U0 Per 1000
:o.oo

15.00
1.5.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
1.5.00
15.00

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°\Ve have shipped 100,000 cuttings this season without a kick.

CHICAGO CARNATION CO.
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Greenhouses and Address, JOLIET, ILL.

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Carnation Cuttings!

Per 100 Per 1000

G. H. CRANE $5.00

WHITE CLOUD 2.50 $20.00

MRS. .TOOST 2..50 20.00

TRIUMPH 2.50 20.00

KVANSTON 3.50 20.00

GOLD NUGGET 2.00 15.00

MRS. McBURNEy 2.00 15.00

.lUBlLEE 2.00 15.00

FLORA HILL 1.25 10.00

Per 100

DAYBREAK $1.25

ARGYLE 1.35

ARMAZINDY 1.25

McGOWAN 1,00

MAYOR PINGREE I.OO

WM. SCOTT 1.00

TIDAL WAVE 1.00

MORELLO 1.00

ROSE CUTTINGS.

Per 100 Per 1000

LA FRANCE $2.00 $17.50

PERLE 1.50 12.50

MEl'EOR 1.50 12.50

Per 100 Per 1000

BRIDE $1.50 $12.50

BRIDESMAID 1.50 12.50

'AH rooted cuttings sold under the condition that, if not satisfactory, they are to be returned
at once and money will be refunded.

GEORGE REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago.

WELL-ROOTED

CARNATION CUTTINGS

strictly FIrst-claBS Stock from
Our Own Greenhouses.

Per 100
Wm. Scott, Edith Foster, Daybreak, Freedom, $1 00

Mrs. Frances Joost 2. .50

Flora Hill 1,50

Ready now. Orders booked for future delivery
from sand or soil.

N. F. McCarthy & co.,

84 Hawiey St., BOSION, MAS.S.

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS nowready of White
Cloud, Jubilee, Gold Nugget, Pingree,
Flora Hill, Evelina and other standard
sorts. Fine stock. Write for prices.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

ROOTED CUTTINGS OF NEW AND
STANDARD

CARNATIONS

Send for Price List.

WM. SWAYNE, Kcnnett Square, Pa.

Piea^e rncntion iht^ Ami'rican Florist when wriling.

ETHEL CROCKER,

,$10 PER 100.

Per 100 Per 1000

AMERICA J5.00 |40.oo

G. H. CRANE 6 00 50.00

FLORA HILL l.SO lOOO

WHITE CLOUD 3 50 30.00

MRS. JOOST 2.50 20.00

DAYBREAK 1.50 10.00

VICTOR 1-50 12.50

BRADT 5.00 40.00

GRArTED ROSES, LIMITED
SIPPLY.

H. F. UTTLEFIELD,

WORCESTER, MASS.

American Florist Advertisements
Pay Advertisers.

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The American Florist.

Mar 3

Pittsburg.

WINTER WEATHER HAS SLIGHT EFFECT
ON TRADE.— A GOOD SEASON ALL THE
WAY THROUGH. — DAMAGE AT PHIPPS
CONSERVATORIES.

A week of real winter weather has not
stopped a good business all along the
line. It has been a little tough for hand-
ling plants for decorations but trade
goes right on without any very serious
interference. If the grower's cut is not
what he thinks he has a right to expect
he has no kick as to the price for the stock
he does bring in, at least on the staples,
roses and carnations. The whole season
through has been good, Irom Thanksgiv-
ing to Lent.

Phipps Conservatories, at Schenley
Park, suflered quite a little in last week's
storm. In the large show house the
wind drove in large panes of glass,
destroying as they fell several yaluable
palms and banana plants.

S S Skidelsky is in town. G. O.

COLEUS

2V^-iD. fine, stronti pUuts, rt'iuly to cut cuttiutis
from; $1.50 per 1(h).

Cyclamen Seedlings, ?,',!;, ir:;,;u;fca1t

S'J.na pcT 100, $15.1111 piT KllKi.
Exchange for Plants suitable for Ferneries.

C. WINTERICH, Defiance, Ohio.

CARNATIONS """^iYnvos.

Craiu- $6 prr ion, .\nieni.-a ^* p.T loO. White
Cloud $4 pnr lO", .Jubilee *2 per 100. Scott, Day-
break Victor, F. Hill, McGowan. Rvelina, Gen-
esee, Eldorado, .$1.2,t per 100. $10 i»t IOOO,

ROSES. 2-in Fot<3, Select Stock
Ara. Beauties .=ic, I'erle 1'.-. lirides :iiid Brides-
luaids 3f. Seud I'or list of otlier varielit^s.

WM. MURPHY. Satlon F. Cincinnati, n.

PANSIES ZIT;.^^

GOOD PLANTS by express $2.50
per 500: $4.00 per 1000. SEED as

usual.

C. SOLTAU & CO..

ISO nrant Ave.. JERSEY CITY. N. J.

kirilf DEUTZIA GRACILIS ROSEA,

iHryy philadelphus monteau dher-

II k 11 MINE, from ^H-inch pots.

Hardy Herbaceous Perennials
our Specially.

Send for price list. NORWOOD NURSERIES,
Rea Brothers. NORWOOD. MASS.

SMILAX FROM FLATS

By mall, 50c per 100: J4 00 per 10(10.

2-fn. pots, $1 00 per 100; S13 00 per IOOO,

Geraniums, 2-ln pots .. S2 2.5 periOO: $30.00 per 1000.

Hy<lraii^e.tH, 3-ln. pots, $5 00 per 100; 4-ln pots, $10 00

per 100

Canua Clumps $3 00 perlOO

t^end for Samples. Cash with the order.

FRED BOERNER, Cape May City, N. J.

GHAMAEROPS EXGELSA

Sliowiug character leaves, in tVi'\\i- pots, ready to
be planted in 4-in.. $8 per 100; S~0 per 1000.

Larger. 4 h feet, $10 a doz., S75 piT 100.

PHO€NIX CANARIENMS, 2-in pots $6 per 100; $50
I> r 1000 Larger specimens of tjlianiaerops and
I'linnix up to 15 feet liif;h, $10 to $2.5 apiece.

CASH WITH oul>ER, I'LEASK.

A ROEDDER, Shorb, Cal , near Los Ang.les.

ALTERNAINTHERAS,

I'er 100

Red and Yellow, from 2-in. pots $1.2.5

Red :ind Yellow, Rooted (Juttings 50

COLEUS. mixed. Rooted Cuttings 60

FUCHSIAS, from 2-in. pots, mised 1.25

FUCHSIAS. Rooted Cuttings 75

VIOLEfS. Marie Louise. Rooted Runners 50

BOSTON FE«N. niieS in 7.00

J. W.DAVIS. MORRISON. ILL.

Please mention the American Florist.

CARNATION CUTTINGS,

New Varieties.

Per doz. Per 100. Per 1000.

Chicago, Red Mrs. Bradt... $1.50 $ 7..50 $60.00

Ethel Crocker 1.50 10.00 7500

Marquis 2.00 10.00 7.5.00

Mrs. Tlios. W. Lawson 3.00 14.00 120.00

Olvmpia 2.00 12.00 100.00

Genevieve Lord 2.00 10.00 75.00

Estelle, grand scarlet 2.00 10.00 75.00

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CipnPI*/ll I \^ B^^*"Our cuttings have been transplanted into soil, and are far superior
^^^"^'**' •-.•3l-« to sand cuttings partly rooted quoted at "bargain" prices.

100 1000

G. H.Crane $6.00 $50.00

General Gomez 5.00 40.00

General Mac. o .5.00 40.00

Mrs. Frances .loost 3.00 2.5.00

Mrs. G. M. Bradt 5.00 40.00

White Cloud 3.00 25.00

Glacier 6.00 50.00

Cerise Queen 3.00 25.00

Mrs. Jas. Dean 3.00 25.00

100

Flora Hill $2..50

America 6.00

Melba 5.00

Maud Adams 5.00

Gold Nugget 3.00

Jubilee 3.00

Daybreak 2.00

Tidal Wave 2.00

Lizzie McGowan 1.50

1000
$20.00
50.00
40.00
40.00
25.00
20.00
18.00
15.00
12.00

SURPLUS— 1000 single white and pink PRIMROSES, strong, 3-inch pots,
(31 $2.50 per 100, while they last.

CHICAGO VAUGHAN^S SEED STORE n£w york

When writlDB mention the American Florist.

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THE IDEAL PINK CARNATION Genevievc Lord

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Fills the bill. The ladies declare it is just right in color. We claim it
has the best stem of any Carnation. That it will rank very near the
top in size. That its odor is very sweet. That it is the most profitable

^RICE ^_

$2.00 per Dozen,
$10.00 per 100,
$75.00 per 1000.

That it has an individuality all its own. Cus-
glance. There is not a
wanting in this variety,
money, plant it. But
delivery prior to March
easy, rapid grower, how-
May deliveries will make
of the finest plants we
have are from cuttings from sand planted in the field June 1st. Remember
all sold until March 20th. If you wait too long the chances are that we will
be sold out of stock. Make yourself safe by ordering at once.

Our catalogue is now ready; in it are
listed the above as well as all the new
'big ones" at introducers' prices, all the
best standard sorts, and a complete list of
chrysanihemunis, novelties and standard
sort^.

Carnation we ever grew
tomers recognize it at a
great deal left that is
If you want to make
don't delay, for stock for
20 is all sold. It is an
ever, and the April and
large, fine plants. Some

n. WEBER k SONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

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ETHEL
CROCKER

Absolutely the BEST PINK CARNATION
ever offered the trade,

A fact fully borne out by its record, being equally good
with Craip. Hill and myself (an assurance that it is not a
success in one soil and a failure in another). By its having
boen shown at the flower shows and clubs since early in
September (an assurance that it is not a ^ood late carnation
but an all season variety). In color, size, fragrance
and stem it is just what the "storeroen" want. In habit,
- constitution and freedom of bloom it is just what the grower

3 wants. It produces more flowers to the square foot than any other known variety, and is never
^ out of crop from September to July. With 18 000 stock plants to work from there is no danger
3 of it being overpropagated, and all orders entrusted to me will be filled with cuttings selected
3 from the plants and the order filled by myself, thus doubly assuring good stock. Honest
3 sample blooms furnished, prepaid, at $1.00 per dozen— amount deducted from all orders for 100 or
3 over. Up to date, every sample, excepting one, out of several hundred sent, has brought an order.
3 Price per 100. $10; per 25. $2.50: per tOOO. $75: per 250. $18.75. HERB'S PANSIES. good little F

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CARNATION CUTTINGS.

We have all the new and standard varieties.

Write for prices.

WEILAND-RISCH FLORAL CO., Evanston, IIL

New Crop

WINTER=BLOOniNG

CARNATION SEEDS

Hand tiTtilizcd, 25c per 100. Cash with ordiT.

AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY, Washington, D. C.

MARY A. BAKER AND A^NAG.EASTBURN,

Two best white CarnatlonB 1 have ever Krown 8an-
dusliy. Duke of York mid MeJba. $i 1)0 per Hill. *40(Kl
pur 11X10. Kniprean and Wellesley, S2 511 per lUO. I.'OIII)
per lOTI Flora Hill and Mayor I'.nRree. tl 110 per 100,
$15 00 per IOOO. Scott. McQowan. Cartlpdiie Portia.
Eldorado and Tidal Wave. i\ 50 per 100. $12 0(1 per 1000.
Also Giant Double Alyasum and Double Hudbeekla.

Send for Descriptive Price List.

LOUIS B. EASTBURN, Kennett Square, Pa.

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The American Florist.

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HOOTED CUTTINGS

Nice. Clean Stuff, and Well-Rooted.

Verbenas, 7S,0U0 nnw re;i<l_v, twi-iitv six v:irii'-
ti.-s.... luO, (Wo.; lOOU, $5.00: 5,000, $2n.00

N>w Daisies, (or llari;ucrit>'s), tliK best thai
huvi' 'vi-r been introduced. Try a few ot
llicni :ind flad out for yourself.

Cdri Poeh'man— th.- new jellow ever-hloomiiiK
l;iris Daisy Do?.. 25c.; 100. $1.25

Madame Farlaiellon— bri^'ht, silvcry-sreeu foli-
:i (■ wliite llowiTs, very dwarf Rrowcr

DOZ..25C.; 100, $1.25

Madame Gailberl-largc white petals, yellow
[.lis... Nothing' can be imaginei that is finer

D07..,25c.: 100, ,$1.25

Ne- Salvij Yellow Bird— bright jellow foliage,
bright scarlet, llowers, Doz.,20c; 100. II: 1000 $9.

Savii Habald— This is more dwarf and much
better than Old Splendens.

Doz.. 2Uc; 100, «1.00; 1000, $9.00

G-^ianium-Mme. Salleroi....lOO, $1.25; 1030, $10.00

Aderatum— Priiici'ss Pauline

" Doz., 20o.: 100. $1.00; 1000. $9.00

Co eus— Golden A'crseliatfeltii. .Scarlet Ver-
sc-lialfeltii.Kin' Brand, TatnO'Shanter.South
I'arK Gem, .\lhainb'-a, Kire King, Golden
Crown, Midnight, Salvator. John Goode,
Spotted Gem. ('ombination, Mrs. F. Sanders,
Ni'"'er Qui'eu ot the West, Beckwith's
(_;em.,,.10U. 70o.; II 00, $5.50; 5000, $25; 10,000, $45.

Heliotropes— three fine varieties.

ManetliaVine Doz.,2.ic,; 100, $1.25; 1000, $11,00

Aissum— New Double Grant.

Doz. 20c.; 100, $l,lXI; 1000. $9.00

Abu'ilon— Souv. de IJonn Doz. 20o.; 100. $1.25

Saviizii Doz. 40c.; 100, $2.50

Send for Price List.

I pay Express chargns ana guarantee to
please you in every way.

S. T. DANLEY,

MACOMB,
ILL.

New Ever-Blooming Geranium

AMERICA

Finest grower f<>r pots or bedding. Color.
whitL', salmon and n-se id full sun, color of Bego-
ni;L GI'*ire dt- l.(.irr:iiiM'.

Floriferousness Phenomenal

Strong plants. bOc each; $5.00 per doz.

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OIV[ WS LIBERTY

Will be the cry when the plants
are all sold.

Our stock of LIBERTY, the

greatest crimson scarlet Rose ever
introduced, IS ALL SOLD FOR MARCH DELIVERY. We are now booking for
April, and as all orders are filled strictly in rotation, florists who have not as yet secured
their stock, should order at once.

OWN ROOT PLANTS, from 2i,.-inch po's.

50 plants or more, and less than 100. 30 cts. each
100 plants and up to 1000. 25 cts. each

1000 plants and over, $200 per 1000

3-iiirh pot plants, 5c ea<'h additional.

GRAFTED PLANTS, from 2V2-inoh pots

50 plants or more, and less than 100, 50 cts. each

100 plants and up to 1000, 40 cts. each

1000 plants or more, $350 per 1000

3-iiich pot plants, 5c each additional.

ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Hill, Delaware Co., Pa.

Eastern Agents, ROBT. CRAIC 4 SON, I Western Agents, BASSETT & WASHBURN,
49th & Market Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. I 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, III.

When writing mention the AmerlCHn Florist

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2>4-inch pots.

$.=).00 per hundred

Set of Best 15 Novelties of 1899 %=,lXnr:

Emanuel Arene, Dryden. Southey, eto.. for 82.00.
One America free with each set. Plants guar-
aiil''''d Al in I'viTv respci-t. Cash, Please.

H. EI8HH0LZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

FOR SALE

Two thousand BRIDES and two thousand
BRIDESMAIDS in ^y^■\n. pots, now ready.

Price $3.00 per loo.

JOHN L. WYLA^:D, - - DeHaven, Pa.
MANETTI £HD MULTIFLORA

..... STOCKS, X FINE
^12.00 iper 1000.

Send (or Wholesale List.

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY,

ELIZABETH, N. J.

IN BEST
....VARIETIES

SPECIALTIES

ROSES, from 3-lnoh pots.

CARNATIONS, for all deUvery.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

Price, low. Bend for list. V i O LETS.

U/OOO BROTHERS. FISHKIL.L. N.Y.

Please rrteiiti'on the A mey ieau Flnri^t when -.i'riting-

American Florist Advts.

Mean More Business.

50,000 MANETTI. 50,000

I have some very fine Irish and English Manctti Stocks on hand for

inside grafting and can make immediate delivery. 4

$12.00 PER 1000.

Prii-'- for tiu;iiitt(y mi uppli'-aii'Mi.

HARRY A. BUNYARD,

42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK.

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Golden Gate Rose

WINS THE LEAD.

As the largest growers of this
rose in the world we offer two-
eyed ROOTED CUTTINGS at
$2.50 per 100 by mail and we
pay the postage. Large con-
tracts solicited

Send for circular.,

AMERICAN ROSE COMPAHT, Washington, D. C,

American Beauties.

ORDERS RECEIVED NOW for Young Plants: will be ready April 1st.
2x3-inr.h pots, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000.

JOSEPH HEACOCK, - Wyncote, Pa.

Manetti Stocks

...FOR GRAFTING.

We can still offer a limited number
of Manetti stocks for grafting, of
good quality.

In lots of 1000 $12.00 per 1000

" 2500 10.00 per 1000

" 5000 9 00 per 1000

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Phila.

NephrolepisExaltata
Bostoniensis...

THE CELEBRATED
BOSTON FERN.

Orders booki^d for snail points for April
delivery, at $5 per 100; $40 per 1000.

A fetv fif the tarirer sizes on hand for
^^ immediate delivery.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

1'. i>. .\ildrr

fiT lilt; tini'' bciiis

Money Order oIIich same
as he'retofore, < hestnut
Hill (Sta. II.' Phila .Pa

WYNDMOOR,

Montgomery Co , PA.

Grafted Roses

A NO. I
STOCK

ORDERS BOOKED NOW.

BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, GOLDEN
GATE, KAISERIN, nETEOR-2j4-in.

pots, S12.i'0 per 100, f 90.00 per 1000.

WOOD FROM GRAFTED
STOCK ONLY.

BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, KAISERIN,
METEOR, BON SILENE— a^-in.
pots, $3.50 per 100. J30.00 per lOOO; 3in.,
$6.00 per too, $50 CO per 1000.

Own Roots

Please mention the A me) ican Florist ivhen writing.

in. pots, $4,00 per 100; 3-in , ;87.03 per
100.

S. J. REITER, Westerly, R. I.

Please mention the American Florist ivhen writing-

FoMowing ROSES

in 2 and 2j^-inch pots, now ready to shi \
Perles, Woottons, Kalserins, Maids, BeautUs.

Tljose ill •l\'i-\\\. have been shifted from

2s und are about ready for 3s.

A special in BOSTON FERNS in 5-in. pots, AVrite

GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III.

n CD A MTITHTQ Alphonae RIcard, Poltevlne,
IJ JliJXAiM U iUO. Pros, Dubois, J, D Cabas,
Prot, .^olrault. Mine Jaulln, E, G Hill Loula b^ajfes,
< haplln, LaKavorlte Nutt, Raapall Improved, John
Doyle, etc, 2ki Inch, fn (10 per lOO STOCKS Ten
-^eeks, Germau, white or mixed SVi-Incb $1 50 per
100, Sheilroad Greenhouse Co..

Uranqe P, u,, Baltimore, Md.

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The American Florist.

Mar. J,

Notes of a Western Traveler.

Salt Lake City has many things of
floricultural interest. Stock which is
planted out of doors here grows very
luxuriantly. But i'. takes irrigation.
Where there is no water Utah is the
picture of desolation; nothing grows but
cacti, grease weed, prairie dogs and jack
rabbits. Then the hand of man touches
the water button and nature does the
rest. Carnations, violets and bulbous
stock do remarkably well here but there
is something about the water which is
prejudicial to roses. Stock of all kinds is
scarce this winter and everything brings
a good price. Big orders mean that the
dealer must send to Denver or San
Francisco for his material.

While the east has glass enough to sup-
ply any demand which is likely to arise
in ten years, Salt Lake City needs more
greenhouses and is going to have them.
R. E. Evans is planning to rebuild and
extend his glass. C. Cramer will put up
a carnation house or two. Schwarz &
Heinecke will build two houses 20x120
and Mrs. E. Laker will enlarge her place.

The latest new comer from the east is
J. M. Lonsdale, brother of Edwin Lons-
dale, of Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, who
has a very neat store at 121 South Main
street and reports a good trade.

Westerner.

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eniiiiitmtiiituitiiiutmiiiUitmiUiiAiiimg

i/ X \jXt£La».XaSi GIGANTEUM.

In tlie v.ari'ius colors and .shades.
Plants are in healthy condition. $5.00
\ per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
— 1 EDWIN LONSDALE,

Money Order Offlce WVNOMOOR,

Chestnut Hill. Phila. MontRimery no . PA.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Yellow Queen, Mrs. Robinson G. Kalb, Jlerry
Monarch, Mai. Bonnaffon, Laeer, Golden Trophy,
Ivory, Lady Plavtair, R. (.'., 100, $1.00; 1000, $9.00;
clumps, 100, $4 00. BEGONIA Hex, flue mixed
R. C 100, $1.50. VINCA VAR Held clumps,
100, »4,00; 2-in. pots, %\H). AGERATUM.
dwarf or tall, 'i-in. i)ots. 100. %\m cash.

H. DANN & SON, Westfield, N. Y.

HAIL

For Insurance Against
Damage by llal^

Address

JOHN G. ESLER, • Sac'y F. H. A.

SADDLE RIVER, N. J.

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I ROSES, CLEMATIS, RHODODENDRONS, ETC. j

ROSES* Strong 2 Year Field Crown.

Por 100
Crimson RaiubU-rs with 4 to 5 feet canes, $15.00
Crimson Ramblers, 2d size, 2 to 3 feet

canes 8 DO

Yellow Rambler, two years 8.00

Hybrid Perpetual, in fine assortment — 10.00

W'ichuriana, Japan creeping Rose 6.00

Wichuriana Hybrids, 4 varieties 8.00

Tree Roses, fine heads 30.00

Liberty, new red forcing Rose, from 2V^-in.

pots. 12 plants at 60c each, 25 at 50c each,

50 at 30c each, 100 at 25c each.
General assortment (if Everblooming Roses

Jrom 2!^-in. pots. $3.00 per 100, $25 per 1000.

CARNATIONS* Rooted Cuttings.

Mrs. Thomas Lawson. $14 00 per 100. Ethel
Crocker, $10 per 100. The Marquis, $10.00 per
100. Olympia, $12.00 per 100.

RHODODENDRONS.

Large stock of best hardy varieties 15 incln's
to 3 feet high, clfan bright foliage and well
set with buds. $45.00 to $150.(0 per 100.

CLEMATIS.

Jackmaiiii. .Henryi, Duchess of Edinburg,
Ramona. :ind other lar^e flowered varieties,
strong two year plants, $20.00 per 100; strong
three years $25.00 per 100.

AZALEA MOLLIS.

Strong, bushy plants well st-t with flower
buds, $35.00 p'T 100.

Hydrangea Paniculate Crandiflora.

2i/o to 3 feet, $10.00 per 100; tree form, 4 lo 5
feet high, J25.00 per 100.

Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, etc.,
in large assortment.

i THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.,

PAINESVILLE,

m^- OHIO.

EwelFs Pan Stock Sells

WE OFFER NOW a big variety of choic-
est forcing bulbs, in pans, ready to open.
Cut blooms by hundred or thousand.

AZALEAS, best selling sorts in bud or
bloom.

Lowest Wholesale Figures.

WM. S. EWELL & SON,

Telephone 38 Wayland St.,

Connection. ROXBURY, MASS.

CABBAGE PLANTS.

Jersey Wakefield and other vars. from cold
frames, transplanted, 2oc per 100; $1.50 per 1000;
812,50 per 10,000. If by mail add 20o per 100,
LETTUCE, Boston Marljet, Tennis Ball, Curled

Simpson, Grand Rapids and other vars,, 15c

per 100; «1 per 1000; $8.50 per 10,000. If by mail

add 10c per 100.
TOMATO, small plants for transplattins:, in

several varieties; 15o per 100, $1.00 per 1000.
PEPPER, small plants for transplanting, in

several varieties; 25c per 100, $3.00 per 1000.

Add 10c per 100 if by mail.
EGG PLANTS, New Yorlc Improved, for

tninsphintini;. 25c per 100; $3.C0 per 1000.
CELERY. Gc.lden Self-Blanching and White

Plume, 15c per 100; $1.00 per 1000.
Other vegetable plants in season. Cashwith order.

R. VINCENT, Jr., &, SON, White Marsh, Md.

FERNS...

Fine stock, 2'4-inch pots, Cyrtomium falca-
turn. $-1.00 per 100; $35.00 per UIUO. Pteris
serrulata cristata compacta, $3.50 per 100;
$30.00 per 1000, 5;§^Special prices on large
quantities.

GARFIELD PARK FLOWER COMPANY,
1688 W. Madison St., CHICAGO.

PRIMULAS AND VINCAS, ETC. Per 100

4-incli pot Vinca Vines $6.00

3-inch pot Vinca ^'ine3 4.00

2-inch pot Vinca Vines 2.50

Rooted Cuttings Vinca Vines, from flats 1.50

2-in. pot Primrose, in bud and bloom, readv

to repot ". 2.00

2-in. pot Smilas 2.00

Cash With Order or C. O. U.
WM. A. CLARK & SON. 59 State St.. Watertown, N, Y,

Edward B. Jackson,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only.

In any quantity, for the least money.

STAMFORD. - CONN.

rTD AWTTTlUrC A few thousand Ieft,in2«-ln,
VjCnMiXl U l<iO. pot8. at Wl per 1000; %.i 25 per
100: S. A Nutt, LaFavonte. Klchanl Brett, Marjiuer-
Itede Loya. Mrs. Jas. Garr, Mrs. E. G, IIllI, Wonder,
Granville, Kev. Atkinson and Knse Geranium. Also
Rose Geranium cuttlnKs at $2 per 100.

Mme. Salleroi Ceraniums In soil, {1.50 per
100: 112 Kl per M
COLEUS. <'rlm8on Verschaffeltll and Golden Queen,

$7 per 1000. T5c per 100; 2-in. pots, 11,50 per lOU 1 olens

In variety. SS per 1000, 60c per 100; 2-ln pots H.Z'i 100,
AGERATUM, Blue and White, 76c per 100; Vi In..

11,25 per 100. Princess Pauline, tl 00 per 100; lii-ln.

pots, SI. 50 per ItO.
ClANT ALYSbUM,$100 per 100
SALViA. ."^plendensand Bedman, $1.25 per 100; 2-ln.

pot. 11 -V. pernio.
HELIOTROPE. 6 varieties, named. 11.00 per IOC; IM

In. pot $1 5l per 100.
CUPHEA (Cliiar Plant), Jl.OO per 100.
FUCHSIAS Sl.SOnerlOO. 2)5-ln pots, $2 50 per 100
FEVERFEW. »1.50 per 100; *12.00 per M,; 2-ln. pot,

*2 00 per 100.
VINCAS. SI 25 per 100; 4- In. pots. »S 00 per 100, S70.0O

per M l^lne plants.
The above are rooted cuttings, except when noted .

CA.Sa MU.ST ACCOMPANY ALL ORDERS.

J. E. rELTHOlSEN, Schenectady, N. Y.

Pteris Deweyana.

A most desirable new fern, now offered for the
flret time by the raiser, .T II Ley It Is a most
distinct croFB betwt^en P. Cretlca Atbo-llneata
and P. Serrulaia Habit dense and very dwarf ;
fertile fronds, erect, emooth and narrow, bar-
ren fronds very bright and beautifully undu-
lated; produced In quantity, never rusts; hard,
and grows very freely from spores.

12 Fine Plants, 3 inch pots $ 3.0O

100 " " " 20.00

12 Good Plants, 2 inch pots 2.0O

100 IS. 00

six latter mailed, $1. With balls of roots undisturbed.

JOHIV H. XvE^'^,

GOOD HOPE. WASHINGTON, D. C.

Plrasr nii'ution (he A merican Florist zvhett 2vyitJng-

W r\i\\^\VL\^» Per 100

Large-Howering strain 1000, $2.50, ».i.60

0.\.\LIS llorihunda, 2-inch pots 2 50

ALTKKNAN'TIIERA, vellow 1.75

ALTEKN ANTHER A, rod 2 00

GERANIUMS, 16 varieties, 2!4-inoh pots... 3.00

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM. Delaware. Ohio.

NEW DAHLIAS^^

Lart:est and most complete collection of
new and superior varieties true io name.
Write for special prices on list of wants.
Also High Grade Mixed Dahlias and Dahlias
under Separate Colors.

W. P. PEACOCK. Atco. N. J.

THE BOSTON FERN 'lspeciauy.

Only orders hooked at $5.00 per 100,

HO 00 per 1000.
L. H. FOSTER. 45 ,ig St.. DORCHESTER. MASS

rgoo.

The American Florist.

931

DAHLIAS!!!

The cream of the lists, dur stock
includes the well-tried, desirable,
older varieties, as well as the latest
acquisitions. Booking orders now.
Be quick. Undivided roots in variety.

tjitOO I*©!* Tl»ov»**c»i-».cl.

Our semi-annual trade list now ready.

The WM.H. MOON Co.

Glenwood Nurseries,
nORRISVILLE, PEN^.

I«OOTB;d CITTTIIVOS

Verbenas. 40 named varletleB, HOc per lOO. $5 CO per
lOOU PelunlaB.a) . aiutd dbl. Tar. $1 SSoer lOU Hell-
trope. 15 named varieties fl.UM uer 1(10, t'oleue. ;iO
Dsmeii varieties, ;oc per Ift), fiiio per lOIIIJ Anerat-
urns, 3 var, wltb H. Pauline. Ulc per Rill AlvsBum.
dbl . *1 OU per 100. Ijanianas, 4 var . $1 25 per 100 Sal-
vias. 3 var ,$I 110 per 100 Fuchtlas In variety. $1 50 per
1110. All cutllnjiB KUarauteed. Express paid
C.^SH WITH ORDKHS. Write

S. D. BRANT, Clay Cente'-. Kansas.

FORGET-ME-NOT, wiuitT hlonming, from Hats,

$1..'.0; li'i-iii. |-.'.00: -IVi-m. $2.50 dit 100.
AGERSTUM. white and bluf. I!. C. TSc; n;iis *1.00;
i',-in. *-3.00p.r 100. for 100

PARIS DAISr. while, H. i'. JI.O"; flats ,$1.50

DOUBLE AtYSSUM. H. C. 11.00; flats 1.60

VARIEGATED VINCAS. from Hats l.W

All plants in tiats stronjr and well established. ready
for 2^ or 3-lnch pots. Cash wltb order, pleaee.

CHARLES S. DUTTON,
85 West I2th Strnet, HOLLAND. MICH.

Verbenas

LATANIA BORBONICA.

Kxtrn sood vului;.

3-in .....* H.OO piT 100

4-in 18 00

5-in 4.riO piT do/..

li-in 8 .SO

CHRV8ANTHEMUM8.

Pot phmts.

■W.OO piT 100. $3ii.00 j.iT 1000.

l-'or varii'tie;. see Klorisc Feb. :id.

CARNATIONS.

Kfioted Cuttings.
Sc'.oti. I'ierson. Mctiowan. H'-leii
Keller. Tidal Whvp, $1.50 per
110, $10,00 per 1000.
MaV'T I'in^ree, Flora Hill, Day-
break, la.OOper lOO.
PETUNIAS.

Urcer's set $4.00 per 100

Double white, 4,00

CINERARIAS.

Fine strain $ :!.00 per 100

3-in 3,00

4-in 10,00

5-ln 15,00

VINCAS.
Major and Major ^ ar.

3-in * 3,00 p.T 100

4-in,, very fine 15,00

HELIOTROPE.

Czar, Czarina ami liv*- other
flni' sons jaOOper IOC

™f'«£i1.™JL""'' Coleus

Millions of them

I'ot Plants $2.50 per 100, |20.tiO per 10(X)

Rooted Cuttings. 75c " 5,00

Kooled
CnttlDKa.
$100 per
100 $7,50

per lOOU Pot Plai'iK.

$3 00 per 100. $25 per ICOO

OLEANDERS.

\\w Double Pinlt anil

je.OO |H-r 100,

Doubli- Whit.
$55 00 per 1000.

GERANIUMS.

Mt. <if Snow, llappv Thought,

$4.00 per 100.

Mrs. Parker $6 00 per lOO

Mrs. Pollock 5.(0

Mail. Salleroi, Rose and Ivy Ger..

Souv. de Chas. Turner, $3.00

per 100.
S. A. Nutt, Master Chrisliue.

(iueen of the West, Queon of

Belgians, etc., all colors. $3.00

per 100.
J. Riccard. Beaute Poilevine.

.Vthh'te, Pres. Leon Picas, E.

G, Hill, J, J. Harrison, etc.,

$4.00 p.T lOo.

ROSES.

Per 1011

Hriiies and Brides m.aids — $3,00

" " 3-in. strong, 5.00

Hermosa 4 00

Monthly, in var 3.00

H. P's, such as Dinsmore,

Jacq.,Paul Neyron 5. To

H. P's, our selection 4.110

Wichuraiana. white 4.00

MISCELLANEOUS.

Per 100

Al.vssuni. 3 var $3.00

.Vgeratum. Copi-'s Pet 2 00

.Vinpelopsis A'eitchii. strong 4. IX)
Abutilon B. de Niege and

Sou. d.' Bonn 4.00

Altemanthi-ra. 2 vars 3.50

Cuphea $3"o0 per IIKIO, S.oO

Cyclamen. 4-in. $2. no priloz.

.5-in. 4.1X1 ••
Dracrena Indi-

visa. 5 in 2.00 "

Fuchsias 3.00

F.'verfi'w, Little (iem 2.50

H\drangea llortensia 4.(X)

Ivies, English 1.00

Libonia Pen 3.00

Man?ttia Vine 4.00

Lantanas 3.00

Lemon Verbenas 4 00

Marguerite, white.. 3.00

yellow 4.00

Nierenibergia 3.00

Othonna..^ 3 OO

otaheite Oranges, 4-in 15.00

Salvia, scarlet 3.00

Swainsonia. white 4.00

Santolina Incana 3.tX)

Pelargoniums, mixed 4.0t)

Velvet Plant, 3-in 8 00

OIR PRICE LIST WILL BE ISSIED EARLY IN MARCH.

CYCLAMEN

PERSICUVI SPLENDENS
QIGANTEUM.

Finest strain in the world in four true colors,
twice transplanted. Prom flats, $2.50 per 100: $20.00
per 1000. From 2V4-in. pots, $4.00 per 100; $35.00
per 1000. All the above warranted A. Xo. 1 stock .

PAUL MADER.

EAST STROUDSBURQ, PA.

W. L. SMITH,

Wholesale

Florist,

AURORA, ILL.

PANSIES!

Giant mixed or In colors, BuRnot, Cassler, Odier and
Trlmardeflu, extra Hne. stncky plaotB, 50c per lOD. $2.50
per UUO. #11)00 per 50 0. Extra lnT»e plantB In Lud
and bloom. ¥1.00 per lOO, iSOO per 1000 AZALEAS!
nlc-3 plants to gruw on. 4-ln pots. In var.. US per 100.
$2 23 per doz : 3-!n . $8 00 per 100. Cash with <. rder.

HENRY ERNST & SON. Washington. Mo.

Asparagus Sprengerii.

Extra fine Stock from 3-in. pots»
ready for a shift. $8.00 per tOO.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

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THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S

TRADE DIRECTORY

IS NOW READY FOR DELIVERY.

The lists of FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN and SEEDSMEN of tlie United States and Canada, arranged

both by States and Towns and alphabetically, are corrected op to date, and in

addition there are the following valuable and absolutely

NEW \wmss.

GARDENERS OR SUPERINTENDENTS OF PRIVATE ESTATES,

EXPERIMENT STATION HORTICULTURISTS,

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLY CONCERNS, ^ ^ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.

This indispensable volume of 387 pages, strongly bound
in boards, is delivered post paid upon receipt of $2.00.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.,

324 Dearborn St. CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A.

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932

The American Florist.

Mar. J,

Cleveland.

Business continues good in all lines,
flowers of all sorts being rather scarce.
There has been little change in prices and
probably there will be none for sometime
unless business should change for the
worse, which no one seems to anticipate.
Almost every one who grows Harrisii
lilies joins in complaints concerning the
behavior of the Bermuda stock. In spite
of big talk about selected stock and
exterminating disease, the bulbs seem to
be worse this year than ever before.
There is not only much disease, but there
is a large per centage of the stock that
seems to be without vitality. Only a
comparative few show anything like the
vigor that the Harrisii ought to have.
With the price of Bermuda bulbs where it
is and the load of diseased and worthless
stock to carry, into the bargain, there is
no money in forcing Harrisii nowadays.
There has been some complaint also
regarding azaleas, which seem to be
rather lightly budded with many grow-
ers this year. Good plants, however, have
sold pretty fairly. A.

Do you want Bonie tine novelties, or are the oider.
well tested ones (iood enou^jh.' 1 have botli My dahl-
IflB have never failed to take the hlKhest honors,
national or local Am also headquirters for Cannes,
Gladioli, aod Pa'onles. Write for cataioKue and
price list ^ ^ WILMORE, Dahlia Specialist.

Box 382. Denver, ( olo.

Please mention the A met lean Florist when zei tling

3,000,000^-5^* Ferns.

WRITE FOR I'HICES.

'frrM—'- MILLINGTON, MASS.

~ ^ "_'-_ Teleffraph OHlce.

New 8ALEM. MASS.

LAUREL F-ESTOONINC A SPECIALTY.

FOR DECORATING. lUO 10.000

1.1-2J-111. stems $ 4..i0 $36.00

24-3o-in. stems 8.30 hiM

FOR PREPARING.

1.5-24-in. stems $3.75 $30.00

24-36-in. stims 5.25 45 00

.Small sizes Trom 1.50 1125up.

Lon<i-lejif Pines from 10.00 up.

Above prices are 'or cash with order only.
Low frelKtit. Twelve years' experience.

V. SCHMELZ, . Sylvan Lake, Fla.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

Palms § Ferns.

Fine, clean, home grown slock, prown cool.
Give ua a trial and be convinced.

Write for Price List. J, B. HEISS.

The Exotic Nurseries. DAYTON, OHIO.

FLORISTS' ORCHIDS

The Finest and Largest Stock

in the world.

C AlinFD ST. ALBANS. ENGLAND and
O/llllILK BRUGES, BELGIUM.

Send for List of Comraerciiil Varieti<'s.

A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y.

Please mention the American Florist whin writing

Dormaiit Roses

For Pottino Up Now.
For Easter Flowerino.

CRIMSON RAMBLER, extra sthong 3 ye:ir old Hudded st.x-k, 4 ft. canes ( Do/... $ 3.00

3 year old Own roots stock, 4 ft. canes f 100, '20.00

2 year old Budded stock, 3 ft. canes Do?., $2.00 100, $15.00

American Beauty 2 year budded 100, $15.00

Kaiseriu A. Victoria, 2 year budded *' 15.00

Mad. Caroline Testout, 2 vear budded.. . '* 15.00

Hermosa, extra strong Holland grown

2 year Own roots 100, $13.00

Hermosa. Own roots French grown " 8.00

Clothilde Soupert. 2 year field grown ..." 10.00
ALL ON OWN ROOTS, AT SI3.00 PER 100:

Gen. Jact).
Coquette des Alpi-s.
Ulrich Brunner

John Hopper.
Mad. G. Luizet.
Prince C. de Rohan.

Baron 'Bonstett in.
Anne de Diesbach.

Paul Neyron.
Magna Charta.

LOW BUDDED STOCK, EXTRA FINE TOPS AND ROOTS, PER 100, $11.00:

Baroness Rothschild.
Gloire Lyonnaise.
Marie Baumann.
Paul Neyron.
Boule de Neige.
Baron Honstetten.
Ulrich Brunner.

Mud. G. Luizet.
Mrs. John Laing.
Prince C. de Rohan.
Capt. Christy.
Anne de Diesbach
Magna Charta

Malmaison.
Fisher Holmes.
John Hopper.
Mad. Chas. Wood.
Perle des Blanches.
Gen. Jacij.

Lu France.
Coquette des Alpt'S.
Giant of Battles.
Gen. Washington.
Mabel Morrison.
Marshall P. Wilder.

RHODODENDRONS. ^'''^"' ^'•^ster forcing. Extra large plants 12 to 20 buds, John Walters,
' Kate Walters, Mad. Cravalho and Prince C. de Rohan, Each, $1.25.
doz.. $12.00.
Clematis, Hydrangeas, Ampelopsis Veltchii, Paeonies, Etc.. in large quantities. Send for prices.

14 BARCLAY STREET.
NEW YORK.

YflUGHflN'S SEED STORE.

84 ft 86 RANDOLPH STREET.
CHICAGO.

GREENHOUSES, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL.

300.000 VERBENAS

THE CHOICEST VAKIETIE8
IN CX7I.TIVATION.

Fine pot plant! S2.50 per 100: $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttingi, 60c per 100: $5.00 per 1000; $46 per 10.000

NO RUST OR MILDEW.

PACKED UQHT, AND SATISFACTION QUARANTEED. SENO FOR CIRCULAR.
We are the LarereBt Qrowers of Verbenas In the country.

Onr plants cannot be snrpassed.
J. T^. IDIXyXvOJV, :Bloo]3n.fl»l3i;t.l<8:,

I»a.

...SPECIAL...

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Choicest Varieties Iiowest Prices.
Finest Stock.

50,000 Carnations, stuiidiirds, $7.50 per 1000.
DoSLTiptiv*' list. 25 choicest up-to-diite varieties.

50,000 Roses, stand.^rds, $12.50 per 1000.

50,000 Verbenas. 20th Century collection.
32 Grand Manimoth varieties, the cream of all the
latest and choicest up-to-date, 60c per 100; $5.00
per 1000. Stroni;. 2-iu.. $2.00 ler 100; $18.00 per
1000; full of Cuttinjis, elegant stull.

50,000 Dble. Frlneed Petunias, Henderson's
and Dreer's latest sorts. We all know that they
lead the world. $1.C0 i>er 100; $8.00 per 1000. Strong
2-in.. J2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.

Alyssum, strong 2-inch, 2 cents.

Qeranlums, sweet-scented, strong 3^-inch
214 '-'ents; strong 2-iu<'h, 2 cents.

Ageratum, Princess Pauline, the only one
to grow. $1.00 per 100. Extra strong, 2H-inch,
full of Cuttings, $3.50 per 100.

Salvia 5pleadens, no other so good. $1.00 per
100. Extra strong. 2H-inch, $2.00 per 100.

Fuchsias, best sorts. $1..50 per 100. Vinca
Major, $1.00 per 100,

Smitax, strong. 2Vi-inoh. $1.50 per 100; 2-inch,
$1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000.

Lobelia (trailing) indispensable for baskets,
etc.. strong, 2-inch, $2.00; strong rooted cuttings,
$1 00 per 100.

tiellotrope, the choicest blue and white,
rooted cuttings, $1 ,00 per 100.

Coleus, choicest varieties, rooted cuttings,
75 ct-nts per 100.

Our wholesale descriptive list of Specialties
mailed on application. Terms, strictly cash with
order. Small jnickages by mail.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III.

FINE
STOCK.

AT LOW
PRICES.

PANSIES.

....THE JENNINGS STRAIN....

Onn nnn ^°^' stocky plants in cold frames.
ZUUfUUU Large-tlowering; superb colors; many
are curled and fringed. 100 plants by mail, 60c. ;
1000 by express, $3.50. Large plants in bud, 50c.
per 100, ex. Seed of above, $1 per pkt., $5 per oz.
100 flue Pansy blooms by mail, 50c. Seed and plants
can also be had in sejjarate colors, same price.

lOOctaolce mixed Gladioli. &0c. 100 extra larve scarlet
Amarylllrt bulbs, $(>. Medium size. $:t per lUO. Sam-
ples Bent for 10 cts. cahh with okdkh.

E. B. JENNINGS, ^"11^°'' Southport, Conn.

Grower of the Finest Pansias.

100,000 ROOTED CUTTINGS
AND PLANTS '^-'^^y '- ^'^'p-

I gujirantet-evrytliiDg I ship you to arrive safe.
If not, return ut my expense. " Ptr lOO

Melba, takes place" of Daybreak at retail $3 00

Flora Hill, white 1.50

Maud Adams, dark pink 2.(K)

Mrs. F. Joost. pink 2.50

Mary Wood, best white 3.00

Mrs. G. Bradl, best variegated 4. 00

G. H. Crane, scarlet 5.00

Gold Nugs*'t, best yellow 3.00

Clara Bedraan Salvia 2.00

Geranium De Roo Mitting 2>i-inch 7.00

Geranium DoubK' Snow Drop ■* 7.00

Geranium Mme. Salleroi " 2.00

New Yellow Baby Primrose •• 7.01)

22 Coleus, fine, named, new " 4.00

20 Standard Coleus, named " 1.50

30 Double petunias, mixed " 2.00

Primula Obconicu, 3H-incli 2 60

Primula Obconica, 2M-inch 2.00

Primula, Chinese, 2j4-inch 1.00

Primula. Chinese, in bud and bloom, 3^'in. 2.50

Primula, from flats, strong ; 50

Velvet Plant 2.00

15 Begonias, flowering, named. 214-inch 1.50

Forget-Me-Not. winter flowi-ring, 2^4-inch.. 1 50

Iresines, 2 varieties, red and yellow, 2!i<-inch 1 .50

Cannas, large flowering, mixed 1.00

Mesembryanthemum Erectum, 25i-inch 1.50

California Moss " 1.50

Lycopodium Dent " 150

AUernanthera. 3 varieties '* 1.50

Feverfew. Little Gem " 1.50

Feverfew, yellow foliage " 1.50

Dusty Miller " 1.50

Cigar Plant " 1.50

Vinca, variegated, trailing " 2.00

Ferns, mixed, our selection, 2'2-inch 5.00

Lobelia, Crystal Palace Gem, " 1,50

%% W. n. MIRPHEY, Minooka, III.
400 ASPAR4GIS PLIMOSA

Extra stronii, 3-iii., at $6.00 per 100; or will
exchange for Begonias, Kaiserin and Perle
roses, etc. Send list nf what you have (n
exchange, with price ::::;:::

TIPTON & HIRST. Little Rock, Ark.

Please niiuiwrt tkv American Florist uliru u-} iling.

pFfiiNiAsrDoimJTRiivGEDlI

A (rood collection otinoneymnlierB
8tronK plants Irom 2-lu. pote. $2.00 per 100.

E. I. RAWLINGS, Quakertown, Pa.

igoo.

The American Florist.

933

Boston Florist Letter Co.

MANirFACTURBRil OF

FLORISTS' LETTERS.

Thifl wooden box nicely Btalned and vais
nlflhcil, IXxSOxia uiHde In two sectlonst one
for «ach size letter, given away with first
order of 50U letters.

Block Letters. 1 H or 2-Inch size, per 100. f2.00.
Bcript Lettera. $4. Fastener with each letter or word.
Deed by leading florists everywhere and for sale by
alt wholesale florists and supply dealers.

N, F. McCarthy^ Treas, and Maoagcr,

84 Hawlov St.. BOSTON, MASS.

The Philadelphia
^ Wire Worics.

HENRY RAJSIK, Proprietor.

Manufacturers of all kinds of

WIRE GOODS For FlorlsUMJse.
807-809 No. Fourth St.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

HHY FLORAL
DESIOM AT
SHORT NOTICE.

H. BAYERSDORFER & GO.

Cyoas Wreaths, Mosa Wreaths, Ferneries

and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves

and Immortelles.

New C«t»logne of all FLOK18T8' SUPPIJB8 on
•pplloatlon. PT'For the trade only.

H. BAYERSDORFER & GO.

50, 62. 54 and 68 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

A. HERRMANN,

Cape flowers, all colors;
Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs,
AND All Florists' Supplies.

Send for Prices.
404-4t2 East 34th St.. NEW YORK.

John Conley & Son,

Mannfactnrera of
S AND 4 DOMINICK STREET.

^ r»Tr I i- "Vorli^-

Invalid Appliance Co.,
COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS

F*CTORV i

HEADQUARTERS

COCOA FIBRE,
SHEEP MANURE,
BONE all grades,
IMPORTED SOOT,

SPHAGNUM and
GREEN MOSS,
RUSTIC WORK, all kiDds,
CLAY'S FERTILIZER.

DINNE & CO., ig^s'.! New York.

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES.

A LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wish-
'^ ing to do business with Europe should send
(or the .

li

Horticultural Advertiser"

Thii Is tbe British Trade Paper, being read weekly
by all Horticultural traders; it is also taken by
over 1000 of the beat Continental houses. Annual
lubicription to cover cost of postage 75 cents.
Address EDITORS OF THE " H. A."
Chiiwell NuraerioB, - Notts, Ensland.

IMi. I^ICE> & CO.,

Importers and Manufacturers of Plrfct* icfg^ ^linnliC^

918 FILBERT STREET. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

ESTABU5HED
1866

EMILSTEFFErtS>

SUCC.™ NSTEFFENS.
wDSTErfENSBROS.

Florists' Boxes

AND

Mailing Pacl<:ages

The Dayton Paper Novelty Co.,

DAYTON. OHIO.

PREPARES*

TROPICAL

PALMS

GYCAS
..LEAVES.

Send for Catalogue.

Ostertao Bros., "»"-

Washington and ieflerson Aves., ST. LOUIS, MO.

MATERIAL FOR PREPARED
PALMS.

Selected Palmetto Leaves, Kood shape,
wUb lODR stems, tbree sizes, small,
medium and larse dried and cured only,
$5, $ti and 87 per 1000. Cured and pressed,
only need painting. $12. JIT and fl'.t per
1000 Dyed and pressed. $14, $r.t and $?l

Eer 1000 Prepared and painted Palmetto
eaves, loose for decorating, or to make

up Into plants, H. Jil and JS per 100 Cyc^s

Leaves, prepared. $12. $18 and %-lA per 100.

Cycas LeHves, raw. dried and pressed. $14.

$21 tind $l(» oer 1000 Areca r^eaves. cured
a d pressed. $12. $15 and $2i) per lOOO A'-eea Leaves,
prepared and painted, $!>, $7 and $y per 100. Cycas
Wreaths, plain, each i2 leaves) 3*jc 65o and 73n. Cycas
wreaths, with ttowers. from 50c up. Palm Fibre, t' r
making up plants. 10c per lb. Green Palmetto
Leaves, large. $o per 1000 iireen Cabbige Palm
Leaves, 3-5 ft.. *'i per 100 Long Leaf Needle Plnep, 3-4
ft $4 per 100. Artlflclal Smllax. per doz yds . from
50c up. Sabals, Thrlnax (Argentea and Exoelsa),
Cham;i'rops Argentea. and Zamla Crowns, and green
or dried leaves of all kinds. Natural Palm Stumps
and Tree Trunks for use with green or prepared Palm

^'pA^LM LEAVES FOR PALM SUNDAY, tbe

closed kind for dlsirlbml'mln churches- Per 1000,
flojall Ti 50: large. $15 03. Cash before shipment.
Orders taken now; ship when wanted. Freight to
Chicago ten days.
FLORIDA NAT. PRODUCTS CO.. Box 327. Orlando. Fla.

Universal Insecticide

For Flowers, Trees
and Animals.

Recommended and in use
by the foremost florists and
nurserymen in the land.

For Sale at the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. GO.

NIAGARA FALLS. N. Y.

Please mention the American Florist zvhen writing.

PATENT

Adjustable Vase Holders.

No. 1. — Krass, nickeled, 4 feet l(ing,
six clasps to each rod.

Price complete (with green or white
tumblers) $2.25.

Price complete (with green or white
cornucopia vases) $2,50

No. 2.— Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed and
nickeled, with three cl.isps for .5
to 6- inch pots each $1.75.

KIFT'S PATENT

-"^fp^^io FLOWER TUBE§.

(As per illustnitiou). l-im-lifs Ion;:,
'if^Vz-imzh diameter, per 100, $3.50.

lioth^the above are indispensable to the decora-
tor. In use and highly recommended by the piin-
cipalretail stores. Send for illustrated circular.

JOSEPH KIFT & SON, Florists,

1725 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Please mention the American Florist when writing.

\mm

The most convenient way
of applying an insecticide
ever yet devised. No pans
required — No heating of
jrons-No trouble-Cannot
injure the most sensitive
blooms-Very effective.
Price 60<t: per box of 12
rolls. Ml dealers sell it!

5kabcura Dip Co.

»i4^.

It la good business policy
to mention the

American Florist

when'you write to an advertiser.

934

The American Florist.

Mar. 3,

Nashville.

COLD WEATHER AND SHORT CROPS IN TEN-
NESSEE— GOOD GOLDEN GATE ROSES.—
VARIOUS NOTES.

Continued cold weather has had its
effect and flowers are not abundant;
especially does this apply to the rose.
American Beauty, which has been decid-
edly off, is just beginning to come in again.
One grower is showing an especially fine
cut of Brides and has had great success
with Golden Gate. It has fine size and
has met with much favor. Carnations
have been holding their own. The very
reasonable price at which they are sold
insures a demand. The stock grown
here is ot the best and all the latest sorts
are shown. Violets are abundant and in
great demand.

Currey & Co. have had an unusually
fine lot of azaleas, which have met with
ready sale. Cinerarias, cyclamens and
hvacinths also make the windows beau-
ti'ful.

Lent does not make a great deal of dif-
ference in the trade as the season is not
largely observed in this city.

T. C. Joy has just leturned from a
northern and eastern trip. He took in
the carnation convention at Buffalo.

M. C. DORRIS.

Soillax atlintltnK made eaey
by the use of

MEYER

GREEN SILKALINE

^Just the shade of the foliage.
Samples and prlcee free.
JOHN C. MEYER <£ CO.,
80-84 Kingston St. BOSTON, MASS.

For Bale by les'llng Florlsta.

CYCLONE SPRAY PUMP

Th« Gbbat Inbect Extkbmi-
NATOR. Sprays as fine as mlBt. Just
the thloK for Roses. Palms Pota-
toes, Tobacco, Small Fruits, Hen-

Sfe11Sppe?."„'iS.' %-,4«'7* Or,er. Weigh,
boxed, about 5 pounds. Buyer pays express.
STEVENS & CO., 107 Chambers St., N.Y. City.

® @ ®

FOR THE MILLION.

Sample Pot with Price Mailed Free.

ERESH TOBACCO STEMS, one cent per pound,

I'lil. up in bales of two lo three Iiundred pnuntis.

G. G. POLLWORTH GO.,

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
i^ A^il'wa.vi.kee* 'Wis).

If you want to give your customers intelligent advance ideas about your Easter offer-
ings in a way that will result profitably to you through increased business from liberal
buyers, and also induce early ordering, consult our newly designed, true-to-nature effects
in Advertising Easter Souvenirs.

These combine high art with business in a pleasing style that good customers appreciate.

A Variety is Offered.

Prices Moderate.
Samples Sent for lOc.

DANL. B. LONG,

PUBLISHER.

BUFFALO, N. Y.

"NICOMIIE"

(PATENT)

Vapor Insecticide

r»o"wr>B;i*.

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

RED SPIDER. GREEN FLY

and all other Insect Pests.

ASK YOUR SEEDSMAN FOR IT.
The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co..

LOUISVILLE. KY.

RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS.

lOO lb. bag $ 1.75 Hton S 14.50

H ton S7.50 I ton S28.00

F. O. B. Bridgeport, Conn.

ALSO

Odorless Lawn Dressing.

TeriiiB, Cash with Order.

RED TOWERS GREENHOISES,

H\CKENSACK, N. J.

LIQUID PLANT FOOD

For Greenhouse Cultivating.

EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY,
Chicago Office: 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston,

H. K. Snider, Suite 423, 260 Clark St.

A good adv. in a good paper will bring
good retumi.

^]^a

»l«l»»«liBBIlB»lllu1l!lllilll|[ll!nlllklllB

, r — /TVM.-'g

.'*T*l-oo^e^f

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

Pmar Quality. Orbam color.
1<K lii.,per 1000..I140 I 8H in., per 1000, t 4 «5
Z In., " .. a 76 4 In., " 4 20

2H in., " .. I » I in., " 10 SO

a in., " .. 4 70 I ( in., " 16 SO

Faokacea extra.

C. HENNECKE CO.""'^^ir"

P/t'iise mrn/ion the American F/orist when 7vrilinz-

Standards jf'

FLOWER

Pot5

If your greenhouses are within 500 miles ot
the Capitol, write us ; we can save you money.

W. H. ERNEST,

28th and M Streets N. E.

Pleai^e mrnlii'n tin- A met uii'i F.

WASHINGTON. D. C.

ihen 7f'» iting.

THOSE RED POTS

"STANDARDS"

FULL SIZH AND WIDE BOTTOMS.
BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS.

DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y,

HARKY BALSLEV, DETROIT. MICH.,

Rep. 40O HOWARD ST.

American Elorist Advts.

%

igoo.

The American Florist.

935

3ai!S»iSCi?jM:4rjC«f^rjS^^jfjC^L<&i:^.cjijMV5j«w!:^^

¥

Lucas on Glass

4 Pamphlets Tell all
About it.

JOHN LUCAS & GO.

PHILADELPHIA.

FjsissasfXi'jrjfj'j'jarjsrj'ji'jr^^^

1^ l!lilH..iL!ii4ffl C

W

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BRANCH
VWREHOVSI

Jersey (tn.N J,

f^-'

^CTORY.
713=719

Wharton
St.-

" loNclsuKDdaHY. '"A"

IRON

RESERVOIR

VASES

Mcdonald bros.,

IRON LAWN
SETTEES.

For Lawns and
Cemeteries.

108-114 Liberty St..
COLUMBUS. OHIO.

Sknd fok Our 1900 Catalogue.
P/faie mftilion the American Florist wheti 7vriting.

KELLER BROS.,

2i:^.lfi.l7-ig.2l.g.-^ Pearl St..
NORRISTOWN, PA.

.Manufacturers or Standard Flower Pots, red in
color, equal to the best oq the market; are 16
miles from Philadelphiii, best of railroad connec-
tions. We give special attention t3 mail orders and
make special sizes 1o order in quantities. A
postal will bring prices and discounts.

FLOWER POTS

ALL KINDS.

STANDARD POTS ""^

List and SAMPLBS PRBB.
SWAHN'S POTTERY MF'G CO..

P. O. Box 78, Minneapolis. Minn.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANUPACTURBRS 0»

Flower Pols.

Before baying write for prloei.

361-363 Herndon Street
near Wrlghtwood Are.,

CHICAGO. ILU.

Plfa^e mcntLoji Ihr Afiiry tcan FhntM '.y'liin it^uljug.

THE KINNEY PUMP.

For applying llqnld manure It has no equal. Sent pre-
paid for t2.60. Without spraying Talve. 12.00.

The Hose Connection Co., KInoston, R. I.

)tmitii4iiiHiiWMitiiiiiiiiiiii4mUMmiUMtti^vmi^^

• •• A^l K^ C4m9m

We carry at all times a complete stock of all sizes of second-hand
pipe in first class condition, repainted, rethreaded and complete with
couplings. Our prices will interest you.

We have been selling to Florists generally for years,

BOILER TUBES OR FLUES

Of a second-hand nature, for hot water heating, and for general purposes.
It is all in nice condition and practical for further use. Note our prices:

2 inch

3 inch

4 inch

- 6 els. per ft.
8 cts. per ft.

- 12 cts. per ft.

Write for our catalogue No. 47, quoting low prices on SASH, ROOF-
ING GLASS, BRAND NEW GARDEN HOSE, and supplies in gen-
eral bought by us at SHERIFFS' AND RECEIVERS' SALES.

CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO.,

West 35th and Iron Sts. CHICAGO, ILL.

Standard Ventilating
Machine,

HAS POSmVElY NO
EQUAL FOR

STRENGTH,
DURABILITY
■ AND MFATNrF.S.S^

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and
shaft cast in one (malleable iron). No slipping on
Line SbAft M tue case with all others. Catalogue
free....

VOUNGSTOWN. OHIO,

crpfiESS 'if^M^^"^

L«Sfi^%-.

uPpN C. IHt61255lackhay/k5t.

Please mention the American Florist to our advertisers.

936

The American Florist.

Mar. J,

Index to Advertisers.

Advertlalng Rates U<6

Allen J K S21

American Rose rvi

923 928 929 II

AmllnK E C...
Bauett & Washburn

.926
.919

Rayersdorfer H & Co. .933

Beokert WC II

Bentbey &Co 919

Bercer H H & Co 9i2

Bernard A, 11

Bemlng U f} 920

Blndekunst Die Ill

Blanc A i Co 923

Robblnk & Atkins 924

Boerner Fred 923

i5oston Letter Co 933

Braerue L B 918

Brant S D 931

Brill Francis II

Budlong J A 919

Bunyard n A 929

Burpee W Atlee*Co. II

Cannody J D IV

CWoago Carnation Co 927
Cbloago House Wreck-
ing Co 935

Chlpman, Geo IV

Olnolnnall Cut Fl" Co. 918
Clark Wm A & Son. 93U

Cohen J M 920

Conard & Jones Co. . . 92.i

Conley John .i Son 93;i

Cottage Gardens I

Coi Seed Co H

Crabb & Hunter 927

Craig Robt * Hon I

Groom John F& Bro.. II

Crowl Fern Co 932

Cannlngbam Jos H. ..930

Dallledouze Bros 923

Danley S T 9i9

Dann H & Son 930

Davis J W 928

Dayton Paper Nov Co. .933

DeamudJ B 919

oetrolt Flow Pot Mfg.9*l
Dickinson Co Albert.. II

DletschA* Co IV

DlUon J L 93

DomerFred & Sons Co 927

nreer H ^ 923 929 IV

Dunne 4 Co 933

Dutton Charles 8 ftil

Easlburn Louis B 9 8

Uastern Chemical Co. .924

Edgar WW 930

Blchholi Henry. ..929
Elizabeth Nursery Co.

924 929

Elliott W U 920

KUlson & TesBOn 920

Wmest W H 934

Ernest Henry 4 Son. .931

Bwell W S * Son 9:«

Felthoosen J B 930

Ferguson John B 920

Florida Nat Prodt Co 9 3

Ford Bros 921

Foster Lucius H 93

Galvln Thos F 913

Gardeners Chronicle ..HI
Gardening Co The. II
Gartleld Pk Flower Co 930

Garland Geo M Ill

GhormleyA Perkins. ..920

Gibbons H W IV

aiblln *Co IV

Gorton 4 Lldgerwood..93t;

Gunther Wm H 9;i

Gomey Heater Co — 93i;
Hagenburger Carl — 923

Hall Ass'n WW

Hancock Geo 4 Son .923

Han M A 921

Hartman Mfg Co Ill

Heacock Joseph 929

Helnl Joseph 924

Helss J B 932

Hennecke C Co 931

Herr Albert M...928 II

Herrmann A 933

Hews A H & Co 914

HUflnger Bros 936

H1UBG4CO I

HIppardB 9.16

Hltehlngs 4 Co IV

Holton 4 Hnnkel Co. 926

Hooker U M Co, 93i;

Horan Bdw C 921

Hort AdT 933

Hose Connection Co. .9:15
Howland Nursery Co. 921

Hudson & CO 918

Hnnt B U 919

Huntsman 4 Co 923

Invalid App lance Co. 933

Jackson B B 930

Jackson 4 Perkins... 924

Jaoobs S.4 Sons IV

Jennings B B 932

Jennings Bros Ill

Johnson & Stokes 922

Kasting W F 920

Keenan's Seed Store.. II

Keller Bros OM

Kel ler Geo 4 Bon '.MS

Kellogg Geo M 920

Kelsey Ilarlan P 918

Kennlcott Rrn« fo 919

Kentucky Tob Co 931

Klft Jos 4 Son 933

Kroescheu Bros Go... Ill

Kaehn C A 920

Kohl Geo A 929

Lager 4 Hnrrell 923

Lake Geneva Floral Co92:
Lakev'w Rose Garden. 925

Oang JuKns 921

Lemolne V 4 Sons II

Ley John H. ..930

LlDgenbrlnk Wm L...918

LlttleHeld U F 927

Lockland LumCo 931

Ijong D B 931

Lonsdale Bdwln. .929 9:i0
Lord 4BumhamCu. . IV

Lucas J 4 Co 93.'.

Lynch W B .919

McCarthy 4 Co. N F

920 9!7

McDonald Bros 9.35

MoFadden K C 922

MoFadden W A 918

MoKellar 4 Winter-
son 919

Madei Paul 931

May Jno N I

Meyer John C 4 Co 934

MUlang 4 Co 921

Mlllang Frnnk 921

Molatscb U A... 923

Moller'8 Gartner Zel-

tung II

Monlnger J C Co 935

Moon Samuel C 924

Moon Wm H 924 931

Moore. Hentz 4Nash92L

Morris Floral Co 927

Moss Geo M 920

Murphey WH 932

Murphy Wm 928

Myers 4 Co 93B

Newbury EC II

Nlessen Leo 920

N T Cut Flower Bi. . .921
N Y Cut Mower Co.... 921

Oslertag Bros 913

Peacock W P 930

Pennock Sam'l 8 920

Phlla Wire Works 9Si

Pittsburg Cut Flo Co.. 919

Pollworth C CCo 934

PnnceA04 Co 919

QuakerClty M'c hWk8.938

Randall A L 919

Rawllngs E 1 933

Raynor J 1 921

Rea Bros 928

Red Towers G'nhouses 934
Reed Glass 4 Paint Co III
Regan Printing House. II

Relnbergiieo 919 927

Relnberg Peter, . . .919 925

Renard Joseph 923

Renter 8 J 929

Rice M 4 Co 933

Rice Seed Co Jerome B II

Roche A 923

Kodgers Alex II

Roedder A 928

Rolker 4 4 Sons II

Rose Mfg Co 933

Saltford Geo 921

Sander 4 Co 932

.'(libmelz V 932

Schlllo Adam IV

Scollay John A Ill

Scott Robt 4 Son 929

Shellroad Greenh's....929

Sheridan WF 9il

Slebreoht 4 Son I

Situations 4 Wants. . . .917

Skaboura Dip Co 933

Smith NathiSon 931

Smith W L ,931

Smith W & T Co 924

Soltau C 4 Co 928

South Side Floral Co. 932

Stahl Chas B 920

Steams Lumber Co.... IV

StelTens Bmll 933

Stevens 4 Co 934

Stoolhoff H A* Co... II
Storrs 4 Harrison Co. 930

Sutherland Geo A 920

Swahn Pottery Mfg Co 935

Swayne Wm : 927

Thorbum J M 4 Co. 9«

Tinker F B 925

Tipton 4 Hurst 932

Tobacco Warehousing

and Trading Co 934

Traendly 4 Sohenok. . .921

Van der Wal Jno 923

Vaugban'a Seed Store

925 923 932 I

VIck's Sons J as 922

Vincent R Jr 4 Son. . .930

Vredenburg 4 Co il

Wabash RR II

Watson G C 922 II

Weber H 4 Sons 928

Weeber 4 Don II

Wei land- RiBCh Flo Co 928

Welch Bros 920

Whllldln Pot Co 935

WIetor Bros 9!6

Wllmore W W 9.12

WInterlch C 928

Wittboid The Geo Co 1

Wood Bros 929

Wood B M 4 Co I

Woodrofle M W 4 Co. .!t!0

Wyland John L 929

YuungJno 921

Toung Tbos Jr ir21

Voung 4 Nugent 921

Zljp 4 Coll 922

Columbus, O. — Hester Getz has asked
the courts lor an injunction restraining
her landlord from ejecting her. She
claims to have another year's lease of her
store but the landlord has made a new
lease to a party who is willing to pay a
higher rental.

CAPACITIES

rnoM

400 to 2600

rr.

2-IN. PiPF.

The Best Boiler on Earth for Greenhouse Heating.

A1.80 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,

BIND FOB FLORISTS CATALOatn AND PRICE LIST FRIX UPON
APPLICATION.

GURNEY HEATER MFG. GO.

•'DORIC" HOT WATHl HEATER.

BKOTIONAL VIIW.

KBW TOBK CITT BRANCH 1

111 FifthAve.. cor. ISthSI.

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. 9lh St.,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

(Established 1849.)

t^sfe'^Ets^^'^A^^^^-^^l7i^7ltT^a1s^^■ttlr^t^t^T(^h)T^^

w»

GREENHOUSE CLASS

OUK SPECMALTY, I

LARGE STOCK^ ^ <=. ^ ^ PROMPT SHIPMENT. I

I

\^r Pare linseed Oil Putty.Pdinfslruslies Etc.

WRITE FOR. LATEST PRICES. X^l

, theGORTON SIDE FEED BOILER

li^'iriiiillliiBlh./, Ij Is specially constructed SO that it will maintain a steady
H?** fire all night without attention, which is a very

&j' important item to be considered in select-

ing a greenhouse boiler.

I^^Seiul for TataloKue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIOGERWOOD CO., ^^ Jri^V^^K.^*-

STANDARD FLOWER PGTS!

Packed in small crates, easy to handle.

Price perorate
ISOO 2-ln. pots In orate, $4 "

1500 2X "
1600 2H "
100O3 "
800 3>i "
600 4 "
320 6 ••

6.26
6.00
6 00
6.80
4.60
4.61
3.16

120 7-1
m 8
48 U
48 10
24 11
34 12
1214
616

Price per orate
pots In orate, 14 20
3.0O
' • 3.60

4.80
3.60
4 80
4 80
4.60

Seed pans, same price as pots. 8end for price list
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. IlanKint; Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. ID per cent for casb wltb order. Address

HILFINQER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

AUGUST KOLEKB & guNH. New York Agents

53 DBT aTRBET, NBW YOBK CITT.

Pirate ntt'ttlion the American Floti^t 7uhett ivrtUng.

LVANS' IMPROVED

V£MmAriJirc\

APPAJfATUS \

WRiTt fOR ILLU:>rWArf D -.AIAlOCUE

QUAKf/t c/rrMACHmrwom.

American Florist Advertisements
Worii Every Day.

fLtE American lFj^rist

Mmerica is "the Praw of the UbssbI; there may he more comfort Rmidships, but we are the Erst to touch Unknown Seas,"

Vol. XV.

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MARCH lo, 1900.

No. 614.

f LHiiE Likmmmim fiummt

Copyrifjht 1900, by American Florist Company.

Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter.

Published every Saturday by

AiWERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

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Eastern Office: 67 Bromfield St., Boston.

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AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Annual meeting and exhibition at Eden Musee,
23d St., New York, March 27-39, 1900. Leonard
Barron, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary.

THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Annual convention at Baltimore, February,
1901. ALBERT M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.
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THIS ISSUE 36 PAGES WITH COVER.

CONTENTS.

Desirable ferns for the home 9,S7

Benjamin Dorrance (portrait) 938

Carnations— Carnation the Marquis (illus.) — 938

— Seedling carnations 938

— Carnations aa annuals 938

—The care of young plants 939

Chrysanthemums 939

-Varieties for specimen plants 939

—Chrysanthemum Eulalie (illus.) : — 940

-Stocks and sions lor grafting 940

— Anent Mr. Hill's complaint 940

As they build in Tenne.ssee (illus.) 940

Roses — Painting rose houses 940

— Propagation and other rose queries 940

—The American Rose Society 941

Lilium Masseyi (illus.) 941

The double snowdrop anemone 942

^lore about the American Wonder lemon 943

New York 943

Philadelphia 943

Boston 943

Detroit 944

Indianapolis 941

Milwaukee 944

Los Angeles 94f)

Baltimore 94.5

Galas leaves 946

Chicago 946

Toronto 947

Obituary — John G. Glen 947

—Robert C. Brown 947

The seed trade 953

St. Louis 952

The nursery trade 954

Our pastimes 9.^6

Washington 960

Pittsburg 963

Desirable Ferns for the Home.

[Read by IV. H. Taplin,Holmesburg. Pa., before
the Farmers^ Institute, Philadelphia, February 24,

I<)On.\

There is a certain expression that has
frequently been used in the agricultural
press of late jears and also in addresses
that have been made by institute speak-
ers and others, a term that expresses
much in few words. I refer to the term
"intensive farming." Now, while I can-
not lay claim to being an intensive
farmer, yet I am a believer in that doc-
trine, and am inclined to think that win-
dow gardening, or the household culture
of plants, might be referred to as intensive
gardening, not only from the fact that a
number of operations and a variety of
subjects are handled in a very limited
space, but also that the plants them-
selves are compelled to exert all their
vitality and recuperative powers in order
to produce a satisfactory growth under
such adverse conditions. But the true
plant lover usually finds a way of coax-
ing his or her favorites into growth, and,
after all, there is a great deal more satis-
faction felt by the cultivator when his
eSorts are finally crowned with success
in the case of some refractory subject
than is found in caring for a houseleek or
a pot of German ivy.

And even in the culture of ferns as house
plants we learn of some singular methods
at times, among these being that pecu-
liar treatment that has recently been
reported, in which a maidenhair fern in
the window garden of a certain lady was
said to be dosed with castor oil at inter-
vals, or whenever its general health was
impaired. This seems to us to be a rather
drastic treatment for so tender a subject,
and we do not recommend it, and we feel
safer in advising the use of such a method
only as a last resort, and having much
more confidence in pure water as a pro-
moter of growth than any oily substance
whatever. There are, however, a few
cultural points that may be briefly noted
in the consideration of our subject, most
of which are doubtless familiar to those
present, but are also often forgotten by
the would-be cultivator of ferns in the
dwelling.

In the first place an erroneous idea
often prevails that ferns are essentiallv
hot-house plants, and therefore should be
kept in a very warm room, forgetting the
fact that a vast multitude of ferns grow
naturally in sheltered valleys up among
the mountains, and that some of the
handsomest tree ferns of Tasmania some-
times have their lovely fronds weighted
down with a covering of snow. And, as

a matter of fact, the various species of
ferns that we florists suggest for house
culture are usually those that thrive in
a night temperature of 55" to 60°, or in
what would seem to many to be a rather
chilly temperature for a lining room.
Therefore a position near a window
where the ferns will have plenty of light,
though not necessarily full sunshine and
where they may enjoy a certain amount
of fresh air is much more rational treat-
ment than to place them in line with an
open register or in any position where
they may be exposed to strong draughts.

I have already referred to pure water
as a promoter of growth among the ferns
and its proper use is one of the tfsts of
the cultivator, whether he be an amateur
or a professional, for in common with all
the blessings we enjoy this one may be
abused. A well rooted fern carrying a
number of strong fronds, such for exam-
ple as the Boston fern, may require a
good watering every day if kept in a
warm room, but do not allow any sur-
plus water to remain in the saucer or
jardiniere in which it may stand, while a
less vigorous specimen may only require
water twice in a week, but it may be
taken as a safe rule that no fern in the
window garden should ever be allowed
to become very dry, for the fronds will
soon show the effect of such neglect.

And this reminds us of the value of the
jardiniere in the window garden, a plant
in one of these convenient receptacles
being protected to some extent from the
very rapid evaporation that takes place
through the porous earthenware pot
when the latter is fully exposed to the
air, and in the case of ferns in particular,
this excessive evaporation is liable to
injure the roots. These particulars of
treatment in reference to watering are
doubtless quite familiar to many of those
present, and may seem like needless reit-
eration, but the fact remains that there
is no other operation in plant-growing
that requires the exercise of more judg-
ment and care than that of watering, a
fact that is generally recognized among
florists. It may also be remarked that
there is usually no necessity for the
repotting of ferns that are doing duty in
the window garden during the winter,
and it is wiser to defer this matter until
spring or early summer, when the plants
should be rooting more freely and in a
more active condition generally.

Now a word or two as to some of the
kinds of ferns that are adapted for our
purpose, and first on the list comes the
wrell-known Boston fern, decidedly the

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most popular and most useful oi the
sword fern family, its graceful fronds
forming a mass of greenery that is not
only charming in color and outline but
also very enduring under the trying con-
ditions found in the average dwelling.
As is well known, there is more or less
dust continually floating about in the
atmosphere of our houses, and this dust
is detrimental to plants, closing up the
pores of the leaves; we therefore find it a
good practice to give our Boston fern a
bath occasionally by rinsing the foliage
in a tub of water.

But the true Boston fern is not the
only valuable member of its family, and
for those whose space is more limited we
recommend another sword fern, which
may be called the compact sword fern,
or dwarf Boston fern if you will. This
fern has shorter and more upright fronds
of a darker green than its prominent
relative, and forms a very attractive
specimen in quite a small pot.

Still another sword fern that is well
adapted for the decoration of the dwell-
ing is the handsome crested variety, a
strong growing and admirable plant for
this purpose, but a plant with a most
unwieldy name for the amateur fern
erower, that is, Nephrolepis davallioides
plumosa.

All of these sword ferns are propagated
by division, their habit being to throw
out runners or stolons, as the botanist
terms them, that are very much like the
runners of the strawberry. But 1 fear
some may be wearied by too much
sword fern, and as the brief time alloted
to this subject will only allow of a mere
glance at the species to which your
attention is invited we must hurry on to
note one or two species from a much
larger group, namely, the pteris. One of
the hardiest of this family is a fern oi
moderate growth that is much used for
table ferneries. For a simple name we
may call this the maidenhair pteris or
P. adiantoides, its dark green fronds
having a very pleasing effect, and when
the plant is well supplied with water
these leaves endure the dry atmosphere
of the house very well indeed. The
silvery pteris, P. argyra.'a, is one of the
comparativeh- few variegated ferns that
are suitable for househo'd culture, and is
quite a strong growing variety, the
leaves of which are ornamented by a
broad band of silvery gray down the
center. The leaves of this fern are rather
brittle ard are liable to suffer from the
dust but, as recommended for the Boston
fern, a bath in clear water occasionally
will be of much benefit.

Another variegated fern for the win-
dow garden is found in P. cretica
albo-lineata, this being one of the easiest
ferns to grow, and where suitable condi-
tions may be had is readily raised from
spores. The different forms of the ribbon
fern, . P. serrulata, are also readily
grown in the house, and are very pretty
indeed, there being many variations of
this fern in cultivation, several of which
have beautifully crested leaves. Cyr-
tomium falcatum, sometimes called the
holly fern, is a very satisfactory house
plant, and especially so when grown in a
room that is notkept very warm, a night
temperature of 55° being quite high
enough for its welfare. The leaves of this
fern are very bright and glossy and it is
in such strong contrast to the plants
already noted in habit and general
appearance as to be a most welcome
addition to the window garden.

1 have not especially referred to the
true maidenhair ferns, or adiantums, for

household decoration, favorites though
these are with every plant lover, from the
fact that they are not generally satisfac-
tory for this purpose, the leaves of the
maidenhairs being cf such delicate text-
ure as to be unable to stand the heat and
dry air of the house. The shield ferns,
botanically known as aspidiums, include
several species and varieties suited to
house culture, and one of these species, A.
angulare, I have known as a house plant
for fully ten years, or rather I have
noted the same specimen of this fern
flourishing in a window garden for that
period of time, this appearing to be
ample proof of its enduring character.

One comparative novelty is found in
the Japanese fern balls that are now
imported in considerable numbers by the
large dealers, these being formed of a
small mass of vegetable fiber or even of

BENJAMIN DORRANCE.

]*rfsi(ieut of ihe AmLTican Kost* Society.

a section of tree fern stem, around which
are coiled the creeping stems of some of
the hare's-foot ferns or davallias. These
are imported in a dormant condition,
then started into growth in a warm
greenhouse and in a short time are more
or less covered with bright green, feathery
leaves. If carefully attended to these
fern balls become quite attractive orna-
ments for the window, but it must be
remembered that they will dry out
rapidly under such conditions and will
therefore need frequent waterings.

But the subject of ferns is such a large
one and the study of them so fascinating
that one is liable to forget the passage
of time, and with this in view I must
now thank you for your kind attention
and bring theseramblingnotesto a close.

Benjamin Dorrance.

The president of the American Rose
Society, Benjamin Dorrance, of Dorrance-
ton. Pa., is well known to the trade as a
highly successful grower of roses Mr.
Dorrance was born on a (arm, August
14, 1846. He is a graduate of Prince-
ton, at which institution the degrees
A.B. and A.M. were conferred upon him.
Like many others now prominent in the
trade, his first venture in the way of a
greenhouse was built for amusement, in
1882. At this time his glass area was
about 1,000 feet Gradually, however.

he drifted toward the commercial side of
floriculture, erecting his first rose house
in 1884. That he has made rapid strides
in the business may be judged from the
fact that he now has 184,000 feet of
glass devoted to it. But it has not been
all sunshine with him. Many difficulties
have had to be overcome. His work has
been confined chiefly to rose growing,
with an occasional attempt to do carna-
tions in the best style. Mr. Dorrance
asserts that the longer he is at the
business the less he seems to know about
it. He has almost made up his mind
that the main secret of success is con-
stant watchfulness, while he believes
that a good memory for failures is a
great help.

CARNATIONS.

CARNATION THE MARODIS.

This carnation is generally regarded as
one of the very best of the new varieties
now on the market. It attracted a large
share of attention at the Buffalo meeting
of the American Carnation Society last
month and was there awarded the lead-
ing prize for light pink sorts. The Mar-
quis originated with L. E. Marquisee, of
Syracuse, N. Y., four years ago, being a
cross of Daybreak and Albertini. From
the first the plant showed remarkable
strength and vigor, although perhaps its
most meritorious characteristic is the
soft, pure pink color of the flowers. It
has been awarded eight certificates,
besides a silver cup and medal. Mr.
Marquisee reports that 150,000 rooted
cuttings have already been sold — ample
proof of its good qualities.

SEEDLING CARNATIONS.

Ed. Am. Florist: — After crossing car-
nations this season, please state when
the seeds should be sown. How should
the seedlings be taken care of until they
bloom? Should they be flowered in the
field or in the greenhouse?

Subscriber.

The seeds should be sown just as soon
as they are ripe and placed in a tempera-
ture of 75° or 80° night and day until
they come up, which will only take a few
days. Then they must be removed to a
cooler and as light a place as possible.
As soon as the little plants are large
enough to handle, transplant them into
flats or small pots, the same as you
would rooted cuttings, and only pinch
the top back once. Plant in the field as
early as possible and keep them well
worked, as the idea is to bloom them as
early as you can, thereby enabling you to
discard any that may prove worthless
before housing. James Hartshorne.

carnations as annuals.

The remarkable progress being made
in the business of hybridizing and raising
seedling carnations, whereby strains of
seed of fixed excellence are being gradually
evolved, and the recognized superiority
of many varieties during their first year,
suggest the possibility that the time may
be not far olT when carnation growers
may find it advisable to depend mainly
upon seedling plants for their cut flower
product.

Under the present system of propagat-
ing, and after several years' test, dissem-
inating special varieties, many a regal
beauty has gone into oblivion and its
expectant grower been doomed to keen
disappointment because of fatal defects

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of which no trace had developed until
the variety was in its second, third or
even fourth year. Just as soon as spe-
cialists can secure lor themselves or place
on the market for sale a sufficient quan-
tity of seed of a strain that can be
depended upon to give a large proportion
of high grade flowers we shall begin to
realize the possibilities in the line of seed-
ling growing for regular cut flower sup-
ply and many of the problems that
disturb the carnation grower of to-day
will then disturb no more.

Carnations of varied colors associate
well together, better in fact than most
flowers covering an equally wide range
of color, and enough has already been
learned by those who have tried it in a
small way to indicate that the public
will take kindly to carnations placed
before them in assorted tints. There
ought to be as good money in high-grade
seed as there is in rooted cuttings.

THE CARE OF YOHNG PLANTS.

The treatment of young plants comes
next in importance to the selection of
cuttings and here, too, there is a differ-
ence ot opinion, some giowers planting
them into flats while others pot them up.
Each method has its disadvantages but
i prefer to pot my stock. Pot culture
facilitates planting out, as the roots are
not disturbed in any way and the plant-
ing can be done in almost any sort of
weather. Then the roots, having con-
formed somewhat to the ball in the pot,
are apt to make a compact mass of fibrous,
active feeders for the plant during
its outdoor life and most of them come
with the plant when it is dug for plant-
ing into the house. The loss of the room
taken up by the pots is to some extent
overcome by the fact that young plants
in pots have an abundance of air and
light and there is little danger of the soil
becoming sour, as is sometimes the case
when planted into flats.

Here, as in every other case, my advice
to those growers who are having success
with the methods they employ is "to
let well enough alone." Because I pot
up my stock is no reason why anyone
who is growing his plants in flats and
having fair success should change to pots.
Experiments are always in order and, if
properly conducted and accurate com-
parisons made, are often worth a hun-
dred times their cost, but they more often
result in loss. Still it is by experiment
that we progress.

Many growers pot their young plants
in very rich soil. If such growers will try
potting a portion of their young plants
into soil not any richer than the soil in
the field, and carefully note the dift'erence
when the plants are lifted in the fall, they
may learn a few things to their advan-
tage. The theory of this is that a plant
grown in poor soil will more readily
adapt itself to the soil in the field and
move right along without check.

Cuttings when first planted should be
shaded for a few days, and if they are
from another grower and have been on
their journey several days shading will
be necessary for a week. 1 have received
well rooted, fine looking cuttings that
would not stand full exposure to the sun
without wilting until ten days after they
were potted up. They were evidently
grown in a north side propagating house
and left in the cutting bench longer than
should be. In these days of a general
interchange of cuttings they should
always be carefully watched and never
allowed to wilt, as this is a decided check
to their growth just when it will be most
ielt.

THE MARQUIS CARNATION.

Carnations are water-loving plants
and the young plants should be given
plenty of water, at the same time being
careful not to sour the soil. As planting
out time draws near you can gradually
inure them to a drier soil so that they
can stand a short drought outdoors
without too serious a check. This must
be done very carefully or it had better be
let alone. Light and air are c(uite as
essential to the young as to older stock
and do not for any reason allow them
to be put on a side bench, where they get
half a day's sunshine or often less. It
takes two of my houses to hold my young
stock for next season and I always select
the two houses giving the least returns
and, as fast as room is needed, out go
the old plants and the young ones have
all the advantages of light and ventila-
tion that the blooming stock enjoyed.
This is, of course, a decided loss on cut
blooms but I find it a good investment.
When first potted the night temperature
should be about r)0° and a little higher
during the da}-, but as the plants become
established they will stand an abundance
of ventilation and by the time they are
ready to plant out they should be accus-
tomed to a night temperature about as
low as they will meet with in the field.
Albert M. Heer.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

VARIETIES FOR SPECLMEN PLANTS.

Looking over exhibition reports, one
cannot help noticing how limited is the
number of chrysanthemums suitable for
specimen plants, and how frequently the
same varieties are shown. Again, we
are surprised to find how well some vari-
eties we have failed with do with others,
and occasionally old-timers turn up
which we had almost forgotten; Puritan
is one of these. Selection has been all for
specimen blooms. The grower of plants
must experiment with these, but seldom
finds any suitable for his purpose. There
is a limitation of color among varieties
suitable for plants. Choosing colors
from the exhibition table generally means
failure. We are quite well satisfied if we
can get a fair representation of pink,
yellow, white and red. Pale yellow and
light pink varieties produce a monot-
onous effect, when prevaiHng in a num-
ber of exhibits. The grower who suc-
ceeds in showing an extra proportion of
brighter and unusual colors, is always
sure of the decision for effect.

A variety hard to grow and of unusual
color, a bronze- pink, I might say, is Lady
Hanham, a sport from Viviand-Morel.
A neighbor of mine had an excellent

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plant of this at the Boston show which
helped his exhibit exceedingly. How
eflective is lora, a glistening shell pink
with gracefully whorled florets, when
seen under good light, and especially
when sunlight plays among the florets,
but dead and ineffective as seen at exhi-
bitions. Arethusa, a local variety raised
by myself and never recorded because ot
no value for cut flowers, was one of the
most striking among deep pink varieties
last fall. Deep yellows, almost bronzy,
like President Nonin, have a far better
efiect on exhibition than light yellows
like Georgienne Bramhall. Col. Smith
was remarkable in this respect, though
of late years it has done indiflerently.
Harry May was another effective variety
in its day.

Dark shades of maroon tones may be
too dark, and Shilowa and Black Hawk
both proved this last autumn. Whites
cannot be too pure, and this is why Jos.
H. White, Ivory and Mutual Friend have
always stood well. Uncertain whites
like Gladys Vanderbilt and Onyx, beau-
tiful though they be individually, spoil
rather than help. Mrs. F. A. Constable
showed up grandly at Boston last
autumn, attracting much attention in
Mrs. B. P. Cheney'sgroup. Red Warrior
is another indispensable variety. It is
one of those odd colors so badly needed.
Grown as a specimen bloom it is a fair
chestnut red, and opens as such on a
specimen plant. Soon, however, itscolor
changes to deep yellow at the center,
showing the two contrasting colors as
"Pitcher & Manda" did in white and
yellow. Garza, a white anemone, makes
a grand specimen but it should stand
alone. It is out of place in a group ol
Japanese sorts.

Among novelties and recent introduc-
tions I have little to offer for trial, and I
would advise what I find ditlicult to do
myself, and that is, to stick to what we
know is good. I think Mdlle. Lucie
Faure ought to make a good specimen
white. Autumn Glory made a good
plant last year and Kate Broomhead is
promising. T. D. Hatfield.

CHRYSANTHEMUM EULALIE.

Our illustration shows a new anemone-
flowered chrysanthemum named Eulalie,
which has attracted much attention.
Good new sorts of this type are quite
rare nowadays, although as a class they
are very beautiful and highly esteemed
by many growers, and it is therefore
pleasing to know that they are not yet
wholly neglected by our hybridizers.
Eulalie is described as a bold, handsome
flower with clear white ray florets, the
disk or crown florets being tinged with a
pleasing shade of yellow until fully devel-
oped, when they become pure white.
This variety has excellent stem and foli-
age and is a good shipper. Awarded
certificates by the New York and Phila-
delphia committees of the American
Chrysanthemum Society.

STOCKS AND SIGNS FOR GRAFTING.

Ed. Am. Florist:— Kindly inform me
of the names of the best chrysanthemums
to use as stocks for grafting, also the
best to employ for sions. E. E.

Answering the inquiry of " E. E.", I
would state that I have found Henry
Hurrell and The Bard the best varieties
to use as stocks. I have used a great
many sorts for sions, but in selecting
these care should be taken to favor the
varieties that bloom at the same time,
that is, the sorts selected for any one

particular stock. The following are
good as sions and bloom about the same
time — Novemberl to 1.5: Beauty of Truro,
Enfant des Deux Mondes, Geo. W. Childs,
Henry Hurrell, Ivory, John K. Shaw,
Leocadie Gentils, Louis Boehmer, Mrs.
Trainor L. Park, Mrs. Wm. H. Rand,
Mrs. O. P. Bassett, Mrs. H. Robinson,
Mrs. C. B. Freeman, Miss Agnes L.
Dalskov, May Forster, Oakland, Penn
svlvania, Robert G. Carey, The Bard and
Vi viand- Morel. ' J. S. W.

ANENT MR. HILL's COMPLAINTS.

E. G. Hill, president of the Chrysanthe-
mum Society of America, in a recent issue
complains of the lack of interest taken in
the society. It seems to me that these
conditions attest the good sense and
sound judgment of the florists at large.
No one can say that the chrysanthemum

CHRYSANTHEMUM EULALIE

is being neglected. The novelty has worn
off but there is genuine appreciation of
well grown flowers and growers are still
trying to improve. The society has done
work that should be done by the com-
mercial interests and it shows goodjudg-
ment of outside influences in having that
interest do the work. If the commercial
men do not prevent inferior varieties
being sold for good ones, their own inter-
ests will suffer. The S. A. F. can do it
for the protection of its constituents but
we do not care to join a separate society
lor the purpose of carrying a few special-
ists on our shoulders. A large flower
show is a good idea, but admitting that
all flowers are necessary to make it a
success, why should chrysanthemum
growers make use of the flower to build
up an organization when the organiza-
tion is not needed to build up the flower?
A one flower society is not democratic for
successful floriculture. Mr. Hill's state-
ment of facts shows that conclusively.
C. B. Whitnall.

Cincinnati, Ohio. — W. A. McFadden,
ot Kosebank, is now offering for sale a
large surplus stock of orchids, also
Acalypha Sanderii and Dracaena termin-
alis. The orchids include cattley as, den-
drobiums, oncidiums and cypripediums.

As They Build in Tennessee.

The accompanying illustration shows
the range of greenhouses of Joy & Son,
of Nashville, Tenn., one of the most pro-
gressive firms of that section. The
houses in the foreground are the new
structures added last season, when the
glass area was increased 16,000 square
feet, from 44-,000 to 60,000 feet. One of
the new structures is used for asparagus
and smilax. It is 45x100 and is twenty
feet high at the ridge. Another is a car-
nation house 50x100. Both are giving
excellent satisfaction but Mr. Joy states
that he would not recommend such a
wide house for carnations except where
there is a good natural slope, the slope in
his case being eight feet. Joy& Son heat
one section of their establishment with
hot water and two sections with steam,
and find that the two methods give equal
satisfaction.

ROSES.

PAINTING ROSE HOUSES.

Ed. Am. Florist:— Will it injure roses
to paint the inside of the house at this
time if we use only a little benzine?

Subscriber.

Painting the inside of the house now
would not materially hurt the plants if a
circulation of air could be kept up day
and night, which with the prospect of
snow-storms, hard winds, etc., at night
is rather a difficult matter to ensure at
this season of the year. Unless a circu-
lation can be maintained throughout
the time the house is being painted and
for four or five days after, or until the
strong smell of paint has disappeared,
one will run a great risk of having the
plants badly damaged. If there is no
special reason for painting at this par-
ticular time it would be much safer and
the paint would stand much better if
deferred till spring or early summer.

John N. May.

propagation and other rose queries.
Ed. Am. Florist: — Your discussion of
the following subjects would be highly
appreciated by one who looks upon your
journal as a guide:

1. My American Beauties are bearing
only a few small, ill- formed flowers and
the plants have too few canes. They
have been exceedingly healthy until now,
when the lower leaves are turning yellow;
the tops are still all right. They were
planted in June in a rather heavy com-
post one-filth cow manure. Since then
they have had three light mulchings of
manure, with applications of liquid
manure at irregular intervals and a dress-
ing of bone meal in November. The
house has been run at a temperature of
58° to <30° at night and G5° to 70° during
the day. The plants have been kept rather
wet except at times when we have let
them get well to the dry side and they
have been very free from black spot until
now. We syringe once a week. Can you
tell me the cause of their not having more
and better flowers?

2. For the past two years we have
been badly troubled by eel worms. How
can I proceed to be free from this pest
next year? The soil we expect to use
was composted in November and heaped
up. It consists of two parts of soil, one
part of clay, one part of cow manure
and one-sixtieth bone meal. Would air
slaked lime help if added when the house
is filled? If so, how much should I use?

3. Is it advisable to run Kaiserins two
years? My stock was planted a year

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aeo and the plants are now in fine con-
dition. Would you advise me to keep
them or replace them with young stock '
1 am thinking of running them until July
and then using the house for Meteors for
winter blooming. In following this plan
should the Kaiserins be rested and
re-started in time to get full benefit of the
June market? It so, how long previous
to June should they be re-started?

\. I am having poor success with my
young plants and should welcome some
advice upon the propagation ot rose cut-
tings and their after management. H.

1. 1 should think from the description
of the treatment that the Beauties are
suffering from two causes, over feeding
and eel worm at the roots. With the
original compost made so rich it would
have been ample to carry the plants till
January 1 with only one light mulching.
Liquid manure given early in the season,
before the roots have thoroughly filled
all the soil, is an evil; added to this the
extra heavy mulching of manure and a
dressing of bone meal, and the plants
certainly have had a very liberal diet.
With all this iertihzer and kept on the
wet side in a heavy soil, there is little
wonder they rebel. As there are eel
worms at the other roses, there are
undoubtedly plenty of them in the Beau-
ties also, playing their part in producing
the present condition.

2. The best method of destroying eel
worms in compost is to sterilize it with
steam. This is a rather expensive opera-
tion for the first time, as special arrange-
ments must be made for it, and the whole
ofthe compost must be raised to a tem-
perature of at least 212". The next best
thing is to mix a liberal proportion ot air
slaked lime all through the soil and after
the roses are planted the whole of the
soil in the benches or beds in the green-
house should be well soaked with clear
lime water every two weeks for the first
four or five months after planting. To
make a suitable lime solution take about
a peck of fresh lime to fifty gallons of
water; slake it as if for making mortar,
add the proportion of water as soon as
the lime is dissolved, thoroughly stirring
it, then allow it to stand for twenty-four
hours to become clear. 1 f carefully applied
as directed this will destroy large num-
bers of the pest and help the plants gen-
erally.

3. It is advisable to run Kaiserin
Augusta Victoria two years if one finds
them profitable to grow, more especially
as this variety is much better during the
summer months than in winter. Plants
started a year ago need not be rested
this season to run through the summer,
but should be liberally fed, as m spring
and summer they need this to keep up a
steady, vigorous growth. Then they
could be rested late next fall or early in
winter and started up again for spring
and summer blooming. After they have
been gradually dried off for three weeks,
say in December, fire heat could be dis-
continued altogether for the balance of
the time it may be desired to rest them,
which would be a considerable saving in
expense, but this, of course, only applies
if the blooms are desired for spring, sum-
mer and fall use. After a full rest they
will require six to eight weeks to produce
a good crop in spring.

4. To secure good plants it is abso-
lutely necessary to have healthy cuttings
to start with. Having these at com-
mand, select a front bench in a rose
house, if you have no regular propagat-
ing house, clean out all the old soil,
thoroughly wash the boards, and then

GREENHOUSES OF JOY & SON. NASHVILLE, TENN.

place some bricks or old bats evenly over
the bottom of the bench, filling any odd
corners with a little clean, dry moss. On
this place about three inches of clean,
sand, screening it thoroughly to take out
all the coarse particles Press the sand
quite firmly; a block of wood or a whole
brick is a good implement to beat it with.
After this is done give the bed a good
wetting with clear water at about the
same degree as the normal temperature
of the house. This done your bench is
readv for the cuttings.

Cuttings should be made of two or
three eyes. Make a clean cut diagonally,
just below the bottom eye; cut the bot-
tom leaf ofi' clean, close to the eye; leave
two good leaves on next eye and the
same on the top. Where three-eyed cut-
tings are used cut the top oft just above
the last eye. Take a flat lath about two
inches wide and long enough to reach
across the bench; place this straight
across and with an old table knife, putty
blade, or anv similar thing, cut a line
close to the lath and one and one-half to
two inches deep. Insert your cuttings
one to one and one-halt inches deep in the
sand and in the line made by the knife.
When the row is full press the loose sand,
which the knife blade will have raised,
quite firmly with the fingers. Water
through a fine rose potsufliciently to set-
tle the sand evenlv around each cutting,
then lay your lath as near to this row as
vou can without disturbing the cuttings
just put in; cut another line across as
before and insert your next row in the
same wav. , ,.

If the sun is bright the cuttings should
be shaded with sheets of newspaper or
similar material placed an inch or two
above the foliage. This not only keeps
the sun oft but also the strong current of
air circulating through the house, which
is very necessary to ensure success.
Should the weather be very cold and a
strong fire heat maintained in the house,
the cuttings should be syringed very
lightly overhead for the first twelve or
fifteen days. Of course the sand should
never be allowed to become dry during
the time the cuttings are rooting. The
shading should be removed as soon as
the sun is off the bench and the ventila-
tors are closed.

Under ordinary circumstances these

cuttings should be nicely rooted in about

four weeks and as soon as they have

I made rootsone-half to three-fourths of an

inch long they should be lifted out of
the sand, being careful not to break any
of the roots, and potted at once into
clean 2-inch pots, using a nice fresh soil
with but very little manure in it. Press
this soil fairiy firm and place them back
in a similar position in the greenhouse.
Shade from hot sun, just as the cuttings
were shaded, till they show indications
of starting to grow. As soon as potted,
water with tepid water through a fine
rose, but be very careful not to over-
water them at this time. As soon as
they start new growth, which will usu-
ally be in ten or twelve days, the shading
should be discontinued and in four or six
weeks they will, if carefully handled, be
ready for a shift into Sincti pots. Press
the soil quite firm but do not bury the
stem any deeper than in the first potting.
Use the same grade of soil as for the orig-
inal potting but the plants will not need
any shading this time. Give them fre-
quent heavy syringings, to keep down
red spider, etc., and light fumigating fre-
quently, to keep green fly from getting
on them, and plenty of air at all times
after they are once established in their
first pot; this is very essential to their
future health. Weeds, dead leaves, etc.,
should be removed immediately they
appear. As so m as the plants have
filled these last pots fairly well with roots
and before they begin to turn brown from
being pot-bound, they should be shifted
into pots another size larger, and by the
time these are filled it will be time to pui
the plants into theirpermanent quarters,
where they are to bloom the coming sea-
son John N. May.

THE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

The annual general meeting ot the
American Rose Society will be held in the
Fifth Avenue Hotel, Fifth Avenue and
Twenty-third street. New York city, on
March 28, 1900, the chair to be taken at
2 o'clock p. m , for the following h\x%\-

To elect officers to serve during the
year 1901.

To elect two members of the executive
committee to serve for a term of three
years, N. Butterbachand H. A. Siebrecht
retiring in accordance with the terms of
their election.

To act upon an invitation from the
Society of American Florists to send del-
egates to discuss the rose at its conven-

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Mar. 10,

tion to be held in New York city, August |
1900. I

To receive and discuss a resolution cre-
ating a board of trustees, in whom shall |
be vested the permanent iunds of the
society.

To receive and discuss a resolution to
amend the constitution. Article 4, Section
1, referring to the honorary vice-presi-
dents, substituting "a board of" in place
of "four."

To consider meeting place for next year;
and to transact such other business as
may come before the meeting.

Proxies of members in good standing,
duly filled in, may be sent to the secre-
tary at 136 Liberty street, New York
city, up to Tuesday, March 27, and at
the Fifth Avenue Hotel on the day of the
meeting.

Prof. Byron D. Halsted will lecture on
"Some Diseases of the Rose."

The completed schedule for the exhibi-
tion has been issued and copies may be
obtained bv addressing Leonard Barron,
secretary, iSG Liberty street, N. Y. The
schedule carries a grand total of cash
prizes amounting to $964-.50 besides
special prizes of an aggregate value
exceeding the cash premiums.

The sections and premiums are as fol-
lows:

Section A., open to all, teas and hybrid
teas, thirty-one classes, $125 in first pre-
miums, $65 in second.

Section B , limited to establishments
having not more than 20,000 feel of
glass devoted to the rose, teas and hybrid
teas, thirty-one classes, $66 for first and
$32 for second prizes.

Section C, open to gardeners and ama-
teurs only, teas and hybrid teas, thirty-
two classes, $69 in firsts, $33 in seconds.
Section D , open to all, hybrid perpetu-
als, nineteen classes, $81 in firsts, $5-l- in
seconds.

Section E., open to gardeners and ama-
teurs only, hvbrid perpetuals, twenty-
one classes, $66 in firsts, $38 in seconds.
Section P., open togardeners and ama-
teurs only, plants in not larger than 8-
inch pots", thirteen classes, $101 in firsts,
$63 in seconds.

Section G.. open to all, climbing roses
in pots, three classes, $32 in firsts, $18
in seconds.

Section H., open to gardeners and

amateurs only, standard roses, three

classes, $27.50 in firsts. $1") in seconds.

Section J., open to all, novelties, three

classes, $12 in firsts, $7 in seconds.

Special premiums are offered in twenty-
four classes and include thirteen silver
cups, three medals and other valuable
trophies and coin.

*--"-*^

Lilium Masseyi.

In our issue of February 17, page 846,
some mention was made of this new
species, which was discovered in North
Carolina and named in honor of Prof.
W. F. Massey, of Raleigh, N.C. Thanks
to the courtesy of Prof. Massey, we are
now enabled to present an illustration of
the flowers, prepared from a photograph
of herbarium specimens. The plant is
technically described by Prof. C. W.
Hyams, of the North Carolina Experi-
ment Station, as follows:

"Bulb 12'"™ in diameter or less, com-
posed of fleshy scales; stem 1.5 to 3<i'n
high, with two distant scales below;
leaves linear, acute at both ends or the
lower obtuse, 12 to 25mm long, 2 to 4mm
wide, in whorls of 3 to 8, thecentral ones
generally alternate, glaucous, the mar-
gins revolute, prominently three-veined;
flow?" 1 to 3, erect, 2.5 to ^'•m high;

perianth reddish-orange, its segments
spatulate, obtuse, slightly pubescent, the
blade 6 to 12 '"m wide, gradually nar-
rawed into the claw, purple spotted
below; capsule obovoid, 12 to 25mm
high."

The Double Snowdrop Anemone.

The writer does not know the origin of
this new hardy herbaceous perennial,
botanically known as Anemone Sylves-
tris fl. pi. It seemed to crop up at sev-
eral places about the same time, as some
of the sports of the chrysanthemum have
done. Perhaps some one can give infor-
mation as to the locality of its origin
and whether it is a sport or a seedling.
As this novelty is receiving considerable
attention in England and other European
countries and is being pushed by some
firms as a leading novelty, our experi-

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(From HiTbarium Specimens.)

anemones in miniature, and if well estab-
lished plants, when forced, produce flowers
with white centers, this novelty will soon
become a favorite with florists, as it
should do well in a frame or greenhouse
where violets are grown. As an addition
to the hardy plant border it is sure to be
in demand, as early flowering plants are
always especial lavorites, and this is
among the earliest. R. N.

Massachusetts.

ence with it may be of interest to the
florists of America.

We have not as yet been able to test
its flowering capabilities but as com-
pared with the same sized plants of the
type, this double variety was quite as
free, although the plants were imported,
divided and potted, about December 15,
only two months previous to the time of
flowering. The individual flower lasted
well, was very double, and white, with
the exception of a slight tint of green at
the center. The stem was stout enough
to support the flower well above the
foliage. We had these small plants, in
2V'2-inch pots, in a night temperature of
about 45°. Toward fall these plants
began to flower again outdoors, but the
very severe early frosts destroyed the
blooms before they were fully developed.
As far as we could tell, however, the
green tint in the center was entirely
absent. When a first-class certificate of
merit was awarded to this plant by the
Royal Horticultural Society of England,
a foot note was added to the notice to
the effect that the stems were weak and
the centers of the flowers were green, but
that the plants had been specially forced
for the occasion, which might account
for these drawbacks.
The flowers resemble double French

More About the' American Wonder Lemon.

Without seeing and testing the so-called
lemon named American Wonder, men-
tioned in your issue of February 3, it may
not be proper to give a definite opinion
of it, but having examined a great many
citrus fruits of like character it may not
be out of place for me to speak of it from
the standpoint of a pomologist.

If it is a true lemon, which I greatly
doubt, it is worthless to the fruit trade.
.A lemon must not exceed two and one-
half inches in diameter and two and one
quarter is better. Nor is one with a
bitter skin of much value. The fruits
pictured were about five inches in
diameter, and one is said to have weighed
two and one half pounds. My belief is
that this fruit is either a pomelo or some
nondescript hybrid of the genus citrus.
There are hundreds of such mongrels
growing in Florida and California, where
they have come up by accident, some
being sweet, some sour, and some
intensely so. None of them are much
valued except as curiosities.

If there is a desire on the part of green-
house men to grow a lemon tree occa-
sionally, why not get a good variety,
like Eureka, Villafranca or Lisbon? The
true pomelo, improperly called "grape
fruit" by many, is also a good fruit of
which there are several well established
varieties. Walters and Marsh are two
of the best. But they make quite large
trees for house culture.

One of the nicest of all the citrus fruits
for house culture, and one of the hardiest
as well, is the Satsuma orange. It is
called Oonshin in Japan. If budded on
trifoliata stock, which is now a very
common practice, it dwarfs the tree in
some measure and also makes it more
able to resist cold. The fruit is small but
delicious and attractive.
Parksle3-, Va. H. E. Va.\ Deman.

Apropos of the American Wonder
lemon, an illustration of which recently
appeared in your valuable paper, I send
you herewith a seedling lemon which is
one of sixty-five grown on a four-j^ear-old
tree this year. Many of them weighed
as much as three pounds. The tree is
planted in the ground in my greenhouse
and now has matured fruit, fruit half
grown, fruit just started and blooms,
all at the same time. It blooms and
fruits during the entire year.

Jackson, Miss. W. J. Brown, Jr.

College Point, N. Y.— Anton Schul-
theis has been appointed, by Mayor Van
Wyck, as a member of the (Jueens
Borough school board.

Hartford, Conn.— Edward Welch has
purchased the Tunnel greenhouse at 1 4
Windsor avenue and will conduct a florist
business at that place.

Greenland, N. H.— J. A. Littlefield
escaped serious loss from the recent inun-
dation. Although his fires were extin.
guished by the flood his stock was not
frown.

/poo.

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943

New York.

A TOUR OF THE WHOLESALE DEALERS —
SOME VERY BUSY PLACES —THE SPECIAL-
TIES.— GREAT QUANTITIES OF STOCK —
PROPOSITION TO CONSOLIDATE TWO COR-
PORATIONS.—CARNATIONS AT THE BOWL-
ING MEETING.— DIMMOCK RETURNS FROM
EUROPE.— OTHER NOTES.

A tour of the wholesale cut flower dis-
trict at the present time indicates a
gradual increase in daily receipts and a
general anticipation of lower values, the
realization of which, however, may be
somewhat retarded, until more sunny
and spring-like weather is experienced.
The quantity of flowers delivered at
the various wholesale places in one morn-
ing is in the aggregate enormous, there
being no less than twenty-six of these
establishments of varying importance.
A trip that will take them all in, allow-
ing a reasonable time in which to exam-
ine their stock and greet the out of town
callers one is sure to meet may easily
consume an entire day and, it might be
added, a day well spent. At John
Young's, on Twenty-eighth street, one
sees Ward's fancy carnations, also bulb-
ous stock and roses in profusion and
learns all about what the Florists' Club
is doing. Next door is J. I. Raynor's, so
crowded with buyers, roses and Johnnie
Weir that you have to walk edgewise to
enter; a busy mart on the dullest day.
just above is Ghormley & Perkins' new
place, clean and spotless in a coat of
fresh paint and glittering with gold let-
ters on the window, and next below
Kaynor is Ed. Horan's, where sweet peas,
forget-me-nots, amaryllises and lilies fill
the window while faithful Billie hustles
inside.

The handsomest store on the street, or
rather two stores, is that of Thos. Young,
Jr. Groups of palms and azaleas adorn
the entrance and whole tiers of lilacs,
Brunners, cape jasmines and, later on,
Wiegand's renowned Jacqs. and hybrids,
make the interior a perfect garden. Next
comes Walter Sheridan, doing a big busi-
ness but never busy, always cordial, and
famed for his fine Beauties and violets.
Across the street isTraendly&Schenck's,
the headquarters of the bowling frater-
nity, where the visitor can get all the
bowling news— provided there are no
customers to attend to, which rarely
happens, for they have a good line of
them. A few doors above are Young &
Nugent, who express arreat satisfaction
over the results of this, their first 3'ear
in business and have for a colleague
Harry Bunyard, the "green goods" king.
To reach J. K. Allen one must now cross
Sixth avenue, a hazardous undertaking,
but Mr. Allen agrees to provide accident
insurance for all growers or buyers who
will make the attempt.

Twenty-ninth street boasts a goodly
row of wholesalers, too. Charlie Millang
and Geo. Saltford occupy a store together
in enviable harmony, while the office and
cash are presided over by the most
amiable little bookkeeper in the world.
Miss Josephine Millang. A few doors
below is M. A. Hart. Good natured and
jolly he is and it is said that Mike can,
with that twinkling smile of his, wheedle
half a dollar more on the hundred out of
a Greek than any other living man. Close
to Broadway, the last in the row, is W.
H. Gunther's "headquarters for violets,"
and every purple bunch is as conscien-
tiously watched as an egg in a nest.

Julius Lang holds the balance of power
on Thirtieth street, between Broadway
and Sixth avenue. Independent and
straightforward, he asks no favors of

anyone, carries a good stock and man-
ages to sell it all. Across Sixth avenue
are the Ford Bros., well equipped with a
Chester county smile and Quaker shrewd-
ness and a window full of carnations and
other good things. Skipping over a
bunch of the lesser lights we can take a
car down to Twenty-third street, where
the New York Cut Flower Co. dispenses
No. 666, Liberty, Olympia and Admiral
Dewey to an eager throng, and Moore,
Hentz & Nash maintain, with due ability,
the prestige of the commission man. Far
away at the Thirty-fourth street ferry is
Frank Millang, doing a snug trade of his
own in the early morning, surrounded by
the strange, cosmopolitan bustle of the
break- of. day flower market.

In all the tour we have met Johnnie
Weir a score of times, listened to fourteen
distinct phases of Charlie Carlin's philos-
ophy, encountered several Greek gam-
bling groups, seen a few hundred thou-
sand roses, carnations, valley, daffodils
and violets melt away into the immensity
of the great metropolis, laughed at Mal-
lon's witty gossip, learned the inside
facts about the bowling tournament, the
Boer war, the tenderloin and the Philip-
pines, shook hands with the grower from
Babylon and the retailer from Bridge-
port and find ourselves at the wind-up
with a pocket full of good cigars and the
memory of a substantial dinner with a
bunch of congenial spirits at May's or
the Old Knickerbocker Cottage, just
around the corner from where we started.
Negotiations are in progress between
the New York Cut Flower Company and
the New York Cut Flower Exchange
looking to an amalgamation of interests
and securing quarters in the neighbor-
hood of the wholesale center. A special
committee has been appointed by each of
the parties to confer. If a union is
effected a new corporation will be neces-
sary.

Kretschniar Bros., from West Nyack,
brought to the Flatbush bowling meet-
ing last Thursday a set of seedling carna-
tions of good size and general excellence.
One very large one is a soft apple-blos-
som color and they have great faith in
its future.

Fire did damage amounting to about
$1500 in the conservatories of Mrs.
Liebertz, at 071 Prospect avenue, Brook-
lyn, on the night of March 2.

H. A. Stoothofi has moved to 116 West
street, where he has abundant room and
facilities for converting tobacco stems
into sure death for bugs.

Alfred Dimmock sailed for J^ew York
per steamship Etruria on March 3 and
will soon be shaking hands with his
Ameiican friends.

J. B. Kidd arrived last week from Cali-
fornia and will take up his duties at Wm.
Elliott & Sons' at once.

Philadelphia.

THE SEASON OF RESTRAINT BRINGS NO
DIMINUTION IN TRADE.— BEAUTIES STILL
SCARCE —PRICES HOLD WELL. — MARCH
MEETING OF THE CLUB. — LONSDALE DIS-
CUSSES BEGONIAS. — MICHELL TO WRES-
TLE WITH A TOUGH PROPOSITION.—
VARIOUS ITEMS.

The sackcloth season is here but the
trade, particularly the transient, ever-
moving quantity, is better than before.
There is much blooming stock about,
everything seasonable being abundant.
Harris is making a hit with his bougain-
villeas, bringing in a few at a time but
doing them so well that all are sold
before they are really ready. His lilies

and rhododendrons are also very fine.
In the cut flower department there seems
to be an even state of things, except that
the American Beauty supply does not
keep pace with the demand. Anything
above regular orders is always promised
with a "hedge," or way to get out of it
if the order is not filled. Prices are about
the same as last week, there being no
noticeable weakening as yet. Daffodils
and violets are an exception, however,
these now being a little in excess of the
daily requirements. Good daffodils may
be had for $3, and 50 cents to 75 cents
secures good double violets, while singles
are 25 cents to 50 cents per hundred.
Carnations range from $1.50 to $4, the
quantity price being $2 for very fair
flowers. Lily of the valley is $3 and
mignonette $2 to $3. Harrisii lilies are
$12 and scarce at that. All the growers
seem to be holding back for Easter.

We saw some American Beauties at
S. S. Pennock's this week that took the
"rag off the bush," in fact most likely
the bush and all. They were fine flowers
on heavy stems, a few inches short of
eight feet in length, clothed with luxu-
riant foliage to the bottom. Fahrenwold
was the grower who cut them this extra
length for a special order.

The March meeting of the Florists'
Club was well attended, five gentlemen
were elected to membership and several
were proposed for action at the next
meeting. The club roll is growing rap-
idly and shows a healthy state of affairs
in Philadelphia trade circles. Edwin
Lonsdale's paper on begonias was very
interesting. He presented a new idea in
that he claimed the plant to be a life
saver, as in a private residence, when all
the conditions necessary to plant growth,
such as water, heat and light, are exactly
right and the plant does not thrive and
sheds its leaves, it shows the atmosphere
of the apartments to be unhealthy and
not fit for human use. When asked as to
the best method of propagating Begonia
Gloire De Lorraine, he said he was still,
experimenting with more or less gratify-
ing results.

At the next meeting Henry F. Michell
will wrestle with the problem as to
"why floral products, such as plants and
flowers, remain at last season's prices,
while everything the growers use has
risen 100 per cent or over in price." If
he will explain this satisfactorily we
know of several other mysteries that he
will be called on to solve and he will soon
become a mighty seer.

Resolutions of sympathy were passed
on the death of Joseph W. Simpson,
whose funeral occurred on March 8, a
a retired private gardener, who, several
years ago, was made an honorary mem-
ber of the club.

H. P. Hugenholtz has been capturing
orders tor the house of K. J. Kuyk, of
Ghent, in this city the past week. He
says he finds the growers responsive and
is well satisfied with his trip. K.

Boston.

TRADE GOOD. — ROSES INCREASING IN QUAN-
TITY.— WHITE CARNATIONS A SCARCITY.
— BULBOUS STOCK CROWDING. — VIOLETS
STILL LOW. — CARNATION SHOW AT PARK
STREET MARKET.— ALDERMEN MLS UP
WITH THE PARKS— DAWSON'S CRIMSON
RAMBLERS.— VARIOUS MATTERS.

Trade holds out vvell for Lent. The
wholesalers are all quite busy and those
who make a specialty of miscellaneous
supplies find the demand quite brisk and
steady. Roses are slowly but surely

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increasing in cut and the augmented
supply makes buyers more critical, but
no reasonable man can complain of the
prices, which compare favorably with
any recent year. Carnations do not
increase any yet, there being almost a
scarcity of whites and some favored vari-
eties in other colors. Bulbous stock of
all sorts begins to crowd a little. At the
prices prevailing there is not much profit
in it and should it accumulate to any
degree there must follow a loss to some
one. Violets are exceedingly plentiful
and bringing low figures on an average,
as has been the case for some time past.
Lilies are getting more abundant and a
few lilacs are beginning to come in.
Already the talk of Easter prospects and
Easter values is heard and opinions vary
greatly, as usual, the " wish being father
to the thought" in all cases.

There was a good exhibition of carna-
tions at the Park street market on Sat-
urday, March 3. Several of the novel-
ties of the season, including No. 6G6 and
some of Mr. Ward's seedlings, were
shown by exhibitors from a distance and
there were seedlings of varying merit
from local growers. Nicholson, Patten,
Cook, Macrae and others made good
displays of carnations, one white from
Carmichael being especially liked. Pierce
showed mignonette and lilies of high
grade, Comley showed good violets and
Howard threw everything else into the
shade with roses of remarkable size and
finish. Among the visitors were M. J.
Edmonds, Bristol, R. I., John Macrae,
Providence; W. S. Nichols, Barrington;
A. B. Knowlton, No. Grafton; H. F. Little-
field, Worcester; H. A. Cook, Shrewsbury,
and Geo. E. Buxton, Nashua, N. H.

The Board of .\ldermen has started an
investigation of the park department,
the commissioners and superintendent
being the intended victims. All the aver-
age alderman knows about park man-
agement or requirements would not
make a very large book but they are
afflicted with a woeful unrest while there
exists any department which they cannot
work for political purposes. In the
present instance they are aided and
abetted by a handful of chronics who are
not recorded as having ever accom-
plished anything themselves but assume
to know it all. The chairman of the
committee to which this precious coali-
tion looks for relief is a liquor dealer.

Jackson Dawson has a lot of pretty
little Crimson Ramblers in 4-inch pots,
each bearing one or two large clusters of
buds. These are but eight weeks old,
having been two-eye grafts on pieces of
Manetti root early in January and are
now showing color. There is a sugges-
tion in this for plant growers. How a
window full of such would sell on Broad-
way, Chestnut street or Michigan
avenue !

Mr. Dawson visited Schenectady on
Tuesday of last week on a very sad
errand — to attend the funeral of the little
grandson of whom he was so fond.

On Saturday last the horticultural
society appointed a committee to confer
with the market managers with a view
to holding future carnation exhibits in
Horticultural Hall.

Chas. J. Dawson has been appointed
forester of the Essex County, New Jersey,
parks and will enter at once on his new
duties.

The department of Jjotany at Harvard
University will send one case of the
famous Blascka glass flowers to the
Paris exposition.

Wading about the greenhouses in rub-
ber boots, picking violets, was the pas-

time of some of the suburban growers
during the recent freshet.

Mrs. James Quinn died at her home in
Brookline on Monday morning, March 5.

In town: Paul Berkowitz, Philadelphia,
Pa.

Detroit.

SEVERE WEATHER DOES NOT CUT TRADE.
— STOCK SHORT OF THE DEMAND. — A
CLUB ENTERTAINMENT AND A MEETING.
BOWLERS TO PREPARE FOR CONVENTION
CONTEST,— NOTES.

For the past two weeks this city has
endured the most disagreeable weather
of the whole winter, blizzards with deep
snow and the thermometer marking
many degrees below zero. At present the
ground is covered with fifteen inches of
snow but the bright sun of the past few
days has already made an improvement
in the quality and a decided increase in
the quantity of all flowers. Stock has
been extremely scarce andfarshort of the
good demand which all dealers have
enjoyed.

The Florists' Club recently gave an
entertainment in Harmonic Hall. The
night was very stormy but that did not
deter about thirty members with their
families and friends from attending. An
excellent supper was served and card
playing and dancing were indulged in till
after midnight. The best of feeling pre-
vailed and the affair was the most enjoy-
able event in the history of the club.

The club meeting last Wednesday even-
ing was well attended, though many of
the members present had long distances
to come, which shows well for the inter-
est taken in the organization. The
feature of the meeting was the report of
the carnation meeting at Buffalo from
the observations of several members who
attended, and the discussion which fol-
lowed upon the merits and characteristics
of the varieties shown there was very
interesting and instructive.

Active work will begin at once by the
bowlers who expect to go to New York
next August. The railroad fares will be
paid by the club for the team selected to
enter the contest.

Robert Flowerday sailed last Saturday
for England, where he will remain
several weeks, visiting the scenes of his
boyhood.

F. Kolbe, whose stock and greenhouses
were destroyed by fire a short time ago,
has taken charge of the greenhouses of
John Krumholz on the Creek road.

J. K. Stock has just completed two
houses, one ISxSO the other 16x40.

Recent visitors: Geo. T. King, Boston;
Paul Berkowitz, B. Eschner. Walter
Mott, Philadelphia; J. E. Killen, New
York, and Robt. Greenlaw, of Boston.

J. F. S.

Indianapolis.

MARCH MEETING OF THE INDIANA SOCIETY.
—NEW MEMBERS.— FIRE INFLICTS HEAVY
LOSS UPON A PROSPEROUS CONCERN.—
NOTES AND COMMENTS.

At the March meeting of the Florists'
Association of Indiana Mr. Bauer, of
Bauer & Smith, read a very interesting
paper on carnations. E. G. Asmus of
Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, was
a guest and Ch. Knopf, of Richmond; J.
A. Newbv, of Logansport, and F. B.
Tinker, of Peru, were elected to member-
ship. A. Wiegand will speak before the
society at the April meeting, on "Flori-
culture thirty years ago, or how we got

The Indianapolis Plant and Flower

Company suffered from a fire on Mon-
day night, March 5. The blaze started
in the boiler shed, to which a tank tower
is connected. Both shed and tower were
completely destroyed and three employes
who were asleep in their room beneath
the tank had a narrow escape. As all
the greenhouses adjoin the shed they
were more or less damaged and the
smoke and heat ruined most of the
stock. The heating apparatus was
damaged to an extent that made it
impossible to put it in running order
before the next night, which promised to
be a severe one, and other florists went
to the company's assistance and hauled
as much of the stock as could be saved to
their places. W. J. Hasselman, the head
of the company, estimated his loss at
from $5,000 to $6,000, with insurance
of only $1,000. It is his intention to
rebuild as quickly as possible.

Martin Nelson, whose heating appar-
atus failed him during the last cold snap,
suffered a loss which entitles him to our
sympathy.

H. P. Smith, of Piqua, O , visited
Indianapolis on his annual purchasing
tour.

Wm. Bertermann has gone from Nash-
ville, Tenn., to Florida. H. J.

Milwaukee.

HEAVY BUSINESS FOR SOME WEEKS. — ROSES
AND CARNATIONS IN BRISK DEMAND.—
OPPORTUNITY FOR SOME GOOD MATERIAL
IN OTHER LINES.— SOME NOVELTIES.—
VARIOUS NOTES.

Trade has been good for the past six
weeks and it is probable that more flow-
ers were sold than in any previous Feb-
ruary. For a time orders for roses could
only be partially filled but soon a run on
carnations, which were good, relieved the
tension on the rose. Judging from the
returns from commission dealers and
numerous telegrams for extra shipments
of those two flowers, the grower is war-
ranted in concluding that these two
items will stand an increased output, but
I wish to warn him that hundreds of
people purchased roses or carnations
who would have preferred something
else, could they have obtained it. Just as
soon as some two or three growers
appreciate this fact and supply the mar-
ket with choice crops of some desirable
novelty, roses and carnations will be
more severely culled than ever before and
any increase in crops will be a discour-
agement. An expression which is familiar
to every florist is: "I want a pretty center
piece but am tired of roses and carna-
tions; what can I have?" How many
Milwaukee growers are preparing to
help the retailer out of such a dilemma?
One florist here has made a practice of
keeping orchids and has found them a
great help. Another has secured Chas.
Raupach's entire cut of roses, which, com-
pared with other roses, are as much of a
novelty as orchids.

Frank Dilger has made a beginning.
Last spring his Spanish iris was quite
popular and lately a crop of ornithoga-
lums has gone like hot cakes. Another
florist has gained much of his popularity
by having something to break the
monotony of florists' windows. Last
month long sprays of pink begonias,
Euphorbia jacquiniaeflora. Primula obcon-
ica, Echeveria metallica and pots of nas-
turtiums in full bloom have attracted
considerable attention.

Loeffler Bros, are producing splendid
single violets, and A. Billings has supe-
rior lilies and lily of the valley. Some
pansies, mignonette and forget-me-nots

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are coming in now. Fresh crops of
adiantura are also in. Buettner's Novelty
tulips take (juite well and his first quality
Beauties are deserving of praise. In tvvo
recent decorationsaquantityot Bignonia
venusta in full bloom was used.

The bowling club, lately organized,
is practicing Thursdays. They will
endeavor to acquire skill and courage
sufficient to invite the Chicago team up
soon for a contest.

There is prospect for a good supply of
lilies lor Easter.

Herman Hunkel is distributing a well
gotten up circular in the interest of the
S. A. F. Other vice-presidents would do
well to follow suit. C. B. W.

Los Angeles.

FLOWERS ABUNDANT BUT TRADE GOOD. —
DEMAND GROWING FOR THE BEST STOCK.
—CARNATIONS IN TROUBLE. — ABO UT
VIOLETS. — ROEDDER MEETS WITH AN
ACCIDENT. — VARIOUS OTHER NOTES.

Notwithstanding the abundance of
flowers all the commercial growers and
dealers have been doing a good business.
Each year adds largely to the residents
of the vicinity, eastern people who are
accustomed to using flowers and paying
well for them. When they come here
they are not satisfied with the garden
flowers and seek the stores. Thus the
demand for a superior quality is increas-
ing and both the growers and dealers
are interested.

A considerable loss has been sustained
by the carnation growers by bursting
calyxes. Fully twenty-five per cent of
Los Angeles, the leading white variety,
have been lost through this cause during
the past month, and now the unusually
hot and dry weather has developed
millions of thrips.

Violets are grown here in great quanti-
ties to supply the local demand, and
thousands of bunches are sold daily.
The Central Park Floral Co. has made a
specialty this season of the Princess of
Wales and are well pleased with the
result, but some of the growers believe
that this variety does not produce nearly
as many flowers as the California.

Alfred Roedder, of Shorb, met with an
accident on February 23, while removing
some large palms, one of which slipped,
weighing about 800 pounds, and struck
him on the right foot, breaking some of
the small bones. It was. necessary to
enclose the foot in a plaster cast. In a
few days the foot will be subjected to the
X-ray to see if the bones are knitting
properly.

H. Wilfrid Walker, who started a plant
establishment about two years ago, has
sold his stock, abandoned the business,
and gone to Mexico.

Hon. Thos. R. Bard, the recently elected
senator from California, is an enthusiastic
horticulturist who has produced several
new varieties of roses which have merit.
M. Welsh, who at one time was a
florist in Ohio, but who now is a capita-
list of California, is in the east and south.
All along the route he has been "picking
up" desirable plants to add to his collec-
tion. One of the recent additions was a
Cocos nucifera in fruit. This was
secured in Florida and arrived salely in
California.

J. V. Linden, for a number of years
Superintendant of Lincoln Park, Denver,
Colo., is visiting Los Angeles with the
intention of remaining. D. R. W.

Tarrytown, N. Y.

The monthly meetingof the Tarrytown
Horticultural Society was held on Thurs-
day evening, Febriiary 22, President
Turner presiding. A letter was read from
the secretary of the American Rose Soci-
ety asking the society's co-operation at
the iorthcoming exhibition. It was
voted to contribute $15 for a special pre-
mium.

The following gentlemen were elected
to membership; J as. Clark and Michael
Ward, Irvington; Theodore Dinkle, Peter
Smith and Wm. Hearney, Tarrytown.
The following were proposed for mem-
bership: Elijago, Irvington; J. I. Donlan,
New York; Wallace Odell, John Walquist
and R. W. Husted, Tarrytown.

E. W. Neubrand reported that the
Dutchess County Horticultural Society's
dinner was a complete success. Our rep-
resentatives thoroughly enjoyed them-
selves; they said that as a natural conse-
quence the further up the river there is
less and less water.

Wm. Stevenson staged a most excellent
table of plants, including fine specimens
of azaleas, cinerarias, primulas, Spirsea
astilboides, Adlumia cirrhosa, and a fine
lot of Paper White narcissi, for which he
was awarded a certificate of merit. A
certificate was also given to P. M. Pier-
son, Briar CliS Greenhouses, Sing Sing,
tor a vase of Defiance mignonette. The
flower spikes averaged fitteen inches in
length and the foliage was like chrysan-
themum leaves. Honorable mention was
awarded to L. A. Martin for a vase of
Princess of Wales violets, also to John
Boshard for a vase of Marie Louise.

The executive committee presented the
preliminary schedule for the fall show
and it was ordered distributed.

L, A. Martin read a paper on vegetable
growing, dealing with his subject in a
masterly manner. He gave some good
advice regarding soil, situation, manur-
ing and also a complete calendar of oper-
ations for the vegetable garden.

The following syllabus was announced:
March, chrysanthemums, by Jas. T.
Scott; April, indoor roses, by A. A.
Taaffe; May, small fruits, by Thos. Cock-
burn; June, outdoorroses, by Wm. Turner.
Jas. T. Scott.

Baltimore.

Winnipeg, Man.— R. England, the city
gardener, has the stock at Assiniboine
Park in excellent condition.

BUSINESS QUIET.— NO OVER-SUPPLY OF
STOCK.— PERSONAL MENTION.

Business is rather quiet and, except
when funeral orders are to be filled, the
store man's life is one of leisure. The
supply is not much more than the
demand, however, and there is no pros-
pect of a glut of anything, in fact carna-
tions were rather scarce last week.

Julius Tischinger, whose attack of par-
alysis was noticed three weeks ago, is
little, if any better.

Philip Welsh is seriously ill and has
gone to a hospital lor expert treatment.

Mack.

Ne^w Haven, Conn.

The cut flower trade has been very
good for the past three weeks. St. Val-
entine's day was the best in several years
and Washington's birthday was another
good day for the florists. Plants of all
kinds are in good demand, especially
azaleas and Dutch hyacinths. Cut daffo-
dils and tulips find ready sale. Roses
and carnations are very plentiful, also
violets.

Karl Rosien, of Westville, who has been
ill with pneumonia, has recovered and
vyas in town last week.

Recent visitors: R. H.Tuope, New York;
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Horan, Bridge-
port; O II. Nye, Milford Mr. Ludwig,
Cromwell; Paul Berkowitz, Philadelphia.

G. H.

Cromwell, Conn— Chas. A. Olson,
with A. N. Pierson, and Miss Sarah M.
Ostergren were married March 3.

East Haven, Conn.— John A. Long &
Bro. lost considerable glass in a recent
wind storm and much stock was dam-
aged.

Cleveland, O.— Ella Grant Wilson is
putting up some excellent wedding
decorations and has enjoyed a very fine
trade throughout the season.

Springfield, III. — Geo. Hansen, who
formerly conducted greenhouses here but
who has for some time been located at
Pittsfield, has returned to his old place.

Cumberland, Md.— John A. Bopp
recently lost considerable glass in a wind
storm. For a time it looked as though
the greenhouses would all be destroyed.

Pontiac, III— W. J. Miller has secured
a new location on the banks of the
Vermilion river and proposes to remove
his houses in the summer, enlarging his
place somewhat.

Ames, Ia. — P. T. Barnes has resigned
the foremanship at the Agricultural
College greenhouses and has been suc-
ceeded by Mr. Irwin, from the Kansas
Experiment Station.

Lenox, Mass. — Thieves have been sys-
tematically robbing the greenhouses of
Wm. D. Sloane although the superintend-
ent, Wm. Griffin, is doing his utmost to
prevent the depredations.

Northampton, Mass. — At the annual
meeting of the Northampton Horticul-
tural Society, on the evening of February
26, E. P. Copeland was elected president
and James King secretary and treasurer.

Branchport, N. J. — Henry Hulick has
removed his greenhouses from Eatontown
to the property which he recently pur-
chased here. He will put up a range of
new houses this summer.

Leominster, Mass. — The residence of
Joseph Fuller caught fire from a defective
furnace flue February 25, causing damage
to house and furniture to the extent of
$2,000 or $3,000. The property was
fully insured.

Green Bay, Wis.— C. Meyer, formerly
with H. M. Reinecke, and his uncle, H.
Detjen, of Milwaukee, have embarked in
business heie, leasing the store formerly
occupied by Theo. Noehle. They have
also bought land near Woodlawn Cem-
etery upon which to erect greenhouses.

Watertgwn.Conn. — The packing room
and boiler house connected with the
greenhouses of Otto Roeski were badly
damaged by fire on the morning of Feb-
ruary 20. Mr. Roeski's residence and
the greenhouses were only saved by
excellent work on the part of the fire
department.

Bloomfield, N. J. — Ernest Petzold
reported to the police on February 27
that early on the morning of that day
forty-eight sashes had been smashed and
that the violets growing underneath
were frozen. He attributed the act to
malice and furnished names of suspected
parties to the detectives.

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AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. CHICAGO.

Sir John Lubbock, well known as a
scientific writer on plants, is to be hence-
forth known as Lord Avebury.

An English writer speaks very highly
of Physalis Franchetti for pot culture.
He recommends two year old plants,
stating that one year seedlings are too
weak for the purpose.

The next big event is the spring exhibi-
tion of the American Rose Society, to be
held at the Eden Musee, New York,
March 27-29. The premium list is now
ready and copies may be had on applica-
tion to Leonard Barron, 136 Liberty
street, New York.

The colored plate which John Forbes,
of Hawick, Scotland, sends us of Begonia
Gloire de Lorraine Caledonia shows a
handsome plant with pure white flowers,
each bearing a cluster of yellow stamens
in the center. Next autumn Mr. Forbes
will offer B. Gloire de Lorraine Nana
Compacta, which is said to be similar
to the parent in all but habit.

The prodttction of window glass is at
present at its highest point, 2168 pots
being in operation in this country. The
trust is supplying jobbers at prevailing
low prices while the strong independent
factories are holding for better figures, a
hope which may not be realized, as well
informed glass men believe that the
policy of the combine is to discourage
the building of additional factories and
to drive the weaker concerns from the
field.

The notice of the meeting of the Ameri-
can Rose Societv and the programme for
the work at its' sessions has been mailed
to the members. Aside from purely busi-
ness matters, the only feature announced
is a lecture by Prof. Byron D. Halsted on
"Some Diseasesof theRose." In scanning
the list of officers and executive commit-
teemen one notes that, geographically,
the names are not representative. The
New York-Philadelphia center claims all
the ofHcers and four outof six committee-
men, Mr. Hill, of Indiana, and Mr. Wood,
of Massachusetts, being the only out-
siders. This is undoubtedly accidental,
but the matter should have attention at
the coming meeting, as the society is sup-
posed to be "American."

Galax Leaves.

These leaves which within a few years
have become so popular in floral design
work are gathered in the mountains of
North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee.
Picking begins early in September but the
leaves cannot be shipped safely by freight
until later. The bronze leaves, which are

in much greater demand than the green,
cannot be got until about the middle of
November, when the rich coloring is
caused by successive frosts.

The pickers put the leaves in bundles
and take them to the general merchan-
dise store where they are received practi-
cally as cash at about 25 cents a thou-
sand. The receivers have no regular
arrangement for storage of large qtianti-
ties and aim to unload the material as
fast as received, which they usually do,
as the demand about equals the supply.
Dealers north place contract orders with
them for certain quantities to be delivered
at their convenience between certain
specified dates. The leaves are packed
dry with a little sphagnum moss among
them, which supolies all the moisture
they need. They keep better and travel
better if frozen; in fact, the same condi-
tions that are required by hardy ferns
in storage just suits them and most of
the damage to them comes from the same
cause that injures the ferns— heating
in transit. The dealers place them in
commercial cold storage houses at about
2S° Fahrenheit, and if in good condition
when stored thus they will remain so for
an indefinite period. Florists after receiv-
ing them should aim to keep them con-
stantly in a temperature below freezing
until ready to use them.

Greenhouse Building.

Salt Lake City,— Schwarz & Heinecke,
two houses 20x120.

Denver, Col.— Scott J. Anthony, three
houses.

Branchport, N. J.— Henry Hulick, range
of houses.

Buriingame, Cal.— E. W. McLallen,
range of houses.

Green Bay, Wis— Meyer & Detjen,
range of houses.

San Francisco, Cal.— Ferrari Bros.,
range of houses.

Delavan, Wis — F. T. Monahan, one
greenhouse.

Valley Stream, N. Y.— Frank Chap-
man, one conservatory.

Marlborough, N. Y.— C. G. ^'elie &
Son, range of violet houses.

Chicago.

PROLONGED SHORTAGE IS AT AN END.—
AMPLE SUPPLIES IN MOST LINES AND
OVERSTOCK IN SOME.— TRADE STILL
BRISK —SCHILLER SELLS OUT AT NILES
CENTER.— FOREST GLEN GROWERS SUF-
FER FROM FIRE.— CHRYSANTHEMUMS IN
MARCH.— ANTHONY GOES TO GENEVA.

After six weeks of continual shortage
stock has at length become plentiful.
Since the beginning of the week there has
been a sufficiency in all lines and on some
items an over-supply. There are none too
many long Beauties nor too many white
roses but in some cases Bridesmaid and
Meteor roses have had to be forced unless
of better than the average quality.
White carnations have gone well because
of the quantity of funeral work in the
hands of the retailers and bulbous stock
has been moved by the same factor. The
inclemency of Monday and Tuesday
caused an accumulation of colored carna-
tions and of violets, but then the sun
came out and so did the fakir, with the
result that the load was lifted at fakir's
prices. Pansies, sweet peas, lilacs, jon-
quils and other specialties are to be had
in considerable quantities. Shipping
trade continues good and is of material
assistance to the wholesalers, most of
whom are still cleaning up in fair shape
each day.

Herman Schiller has disposed of his
establishment at Niles Center, the green-
houses going to John Brod and the
residence and one acre of land passing to
George Busscher. The new proprietor of
the greenhouses is a young man who has
been learning the business there and
whose father has taken this excellent
opportunity of setting him up for him-
self. Mr. Schiller will, for a time at
least, continue to operate his three stores
on the west side, consuming a portion of
Mr. Brod's output, the balance of which
will be consigned to this market.

Brant & Noe suffered a considerable
loss from fire on February 28. The
flames originated in their rear boiler
room, in one of the worst storms Chicago
has known in years, and three adjoining
houses were injured more or less. In two
of the structures one crop was almost
entirely lost. They have most of the
material on hand for their six new
houses and, although the ground is not
yet cleared, will rush the work of con-
struction to have them readj' for early
planting with Beauties.

At the last meeting of the Florists'
Club it was voted to invite the Society
of American Florists to hold its seven-
teenth meeting in Chicago in August,
1901. A committee consisting of W. N.
Rudd, Walter Kreitling and G. L. Grant
was appointed to arrange the details of
the trip to New York next August.

J, T. Anthony is now in charge of the
establishment of W. P. Harvey, at
Geneva, 111. Hitherto the greenhouses
there have been devoted to the cultiva-
tion of vegetables, but it is now proposed
to grow carnations in them, also out-
door flowers, for the Chicago market.

M. O. Hoechener & Son, formerly at
1058 So. Hoyne avenue, have removed
to larger and more commodious quarters,
at 874 W. Twenty-second street, having
secured a five year lease of this well
located store.

Kennicott Bros. Co. received a splendid
bloom of Chrysanthemum Minnie Wana-
maker on March 7. It was from C.
Oehlinschlager, of Oconomowoc, Wis.,
and was as large, well formed and as
pure in color as in mid- season.

C. L. Washburn and family left yester-
day for a ten days' outing at West
Baden, Ind., with a party of Hinsdale
people. Mr. Washburn has been suffering
with the grip for two or three weeks.

J. W. Enzweiler, of 5325 Morgan
street, on March 10, opened a branch
store at Fifty-fifth and Halsted streets
under the style of the Garfield Boulevard
Floral Co.

Kennicott Bros. Co. had an unusually
large supply on Wednesday, the stock
from Grand Rapids, due on Tuesday not
getting through until the next morning.

The establishment of the Chicago Car-
nation Co., ofjoliet, is the subject of an
illustrated notice in Mollers' Deutsche
Gartner-Zeitung of Februarj' 17.

Bassett & Washburn have sold a large
number of carnation cuttings. Their
carnations are very fine this year.

J. V. Merriou, at the Union Stock
Yards, is now dealing in pulverized sheep
manure.

Benthey & Co. have been getting some
extra Blanche Ferry sweet peas.

St. Louis bowlers have been invited to
meet the Chicago team.

Visitors: H. Weber, of Oakland, Md.;
John Bertmann, of Indianapolis, Ind.;
Wm, L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo.

TQOO.

The American Florist.

947

Toronto.

SHOW OF CARNATIONS. — THE BEST DIS-
PLAY EVER MADE IN THE DOMINION. —
THE EXHIBITORS AND JUDGES.

The Toronto Gardeners' and Florists'
Association and the Toronto Horticult-
ural Society united in holding a carna-
tion exhibition in St. George's Hall, on
Thursday, March 8. The aflair was a
great success as the display was the
finest showing of carnations ever made
in Canada and the hall was thronged,
both afternoon and evening.

No effort had been spared to secure
entries (rom the best growers in both the
United States and the Dominion and the
following well known firms were repre-
sented by their best products:

F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind.
C. W. Ward, Cottage Gardens, Queens,
L. I., N. Y.; W. J. Palmer, Buffalo, N. Y.
John N. May, Summit, N. J.; E. H
Miehell, Philadelphia, Pa.; Albert M
Herr, Lancaster, Pa ; Peter Fisher, Ellis,
Mass.; Richard Witterstaetter, Sedams
ville, O.; L. E. Marquisee, Syracuse, N. Y.
H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md.; J. L
Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa.; E. G. Hill &
Co.. Richmond, Ind.; Wm. Scott, Buffalo
N. Y.; Miller & Son., Bracondale, Ont.
J. H. Dunlop, Toronto; George Hollis
Bracondale; W. Fendley, Brampton; F
Dicks, Loudon; J. Gammage, London, and
C. Scrim, Ottawa.

The judges were Wni. Gammage, Lon-
don; Wm Scott, Buffalo; Jas. McKenna
and Jas. Bennett, Montreal. S. P.

Chestnut Hill, Pa.

At the last meeting of the Chestnut
Hill Horticultural Society sixteen new
members were admitted, and awards
made as follows on the evening's schedule:
For the best vase of twenty- five carna-
tions, to Robt. G. Carey, gardener to T.
C. Price. For best specimen fern to Geo.
W. Brown, gardener to Robt. N. Carson,
for a grand specimen of Nephrolepis
exaltata Bostoniensis. For three heads
of salad, to Geo. W. Brown. A special
prize for fine specimen of the Cucumber
Sion House was awarded to William
Boyce, gardener to Randal Morgan.

In connection with the above, special
mention was made of a very fine seedling
pink carnation, exhibited by Robt. G.
Carey; a handsomelargespecimen Azalea
Madame Yander Cruysen, shown by G.
W. Brown; a very fine lot of Emperor
William beans, exhibited by William
Boyce, and for highly meritorious collec-
tions of carnations exhibited by Jesse
Newman, gardener to H. C. Curtis, Wyn-
cote; and William Robinson, gardener to
J. W. Pepper, Jenkintown.

Special mention was also made of two
fine specimens of Phaius grandifolius and
of a seedling yellow calla lily, exhibited
by Frank Gould, gardener to John T.
Morris; for a collection of cinerarias and
hyacinths, exhibited by John Moore, gar-
dener to Edward L. Welsh, specimen
plants exhibited by John McGowen, gar-
denerto Wm. Bayard, and for a specimen
Adiantum Farleyense, exhibited by Rich-
ard Moore, gardener to James Cheston.
In addition the gardeners were all
interested in two fine vases of the new
carnations, Olympia, from John N. May,
and Ethel Crocker, by Robt. Craig & Son.
Prizes have been offered to be competed
for at the March meeting: For vase of
twelve roses in variety, vase of six Amer-
ican Beauties, three plants of cineraria,
bunch of fifty violets, best plate of one
dozen mushrooms and specimen of a flow-
ering plant. J. Howes Humphreys.

OBITUARY.

JOHN G. GLEN.

The senior member of the Glen Broth-
ers Nursery Company, of Rochester, N.
Y., died February 27, at Haddon Hall,
Atlantic City, N. J., where he was
sojourning for his health. He was one
of Rochester's oldest and most prominent
business men and is survived by three
brothers, Frank W. Glen, of Brooklyn,
Alonzo P. Glen, of Medina, Ohio, and
Gerrit S. Glen, of New York.

ROBERT C. BROWN.

The treasurer of the Brown Brothers
Company, the well-known nurserymen
of Rochester, died very suddenly on Feb-
ruary 27. He had been suffering with a
severe cold, which inclement weather
caused to result in pneumonia. Mr.
Brown was born in Rochester in 1S64-
and at twenty years of age he and Charles
J. Brown embarked in the nursery busi-
ness- Ten years ago they incorporated
as the Brown Bros. Co. The firm's busi-
ness has developed rapidly. They now
have large packing grounds at Brighton,
near Rochester, a Canadian branch near
Toronto, and maintain a Chicago office.
Mr. Brown had a beautiful home at
Rochester, the grounds being embellished
with many rare trees and shrubs. The
deceased was also treasurer of the Her-
rick Seed Co., the Perry Nursery Co., and
a trustee of the Monroe Avenue Meth-
odist church. He is survived by Mrs.
Brown and a little daughter.

Tarrytown, N. Y. — James T. Scott
has taken charge of the horticultural
work carried on in connection with the
House of Refuge, Randall's Island, New
York.

SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE.

Advertisements ander tbls head will be Inserted at
the rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) each Inser-
tion. Cash moat accompany order. Plant adva. not
admitted under this head.

Every paid subscriber to the American Florist
for the year I'.'Oi) Is entitled to a flve-llne want adv.
(situations only; free to be used at any time durlnfi
the year.

SITUATION WANTED— By a flrst-class florist, com-
petent to fill any position, commercial or private.
Address A B, P. O Box 131. West Orange, N. J.

SITUATION WANTED— By a good grower of roses
and general stock; single, German ; 15 yeara' expe-
rience- Best of references. Address

W vv, care American Florist

SITUATION WANTBD-By young man (251, In a
large rose growlog establishment as assistant;
also able to take charge of greenhouses. Address
R K. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED— By a good grower of roses
and carnations; 18 years' experience; single:
American. 32 years of age. State wages. Address
R C, American Florist. Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED^By a competent grower of
cut flowers and plants, manled. small family,
private place preferred. Address

F .\. care .\merlcan Florist. Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED— By man of 411: 30 years' ex-
perience In the florist business— Europe and the
eastern stales, in or near Chicago preferred. At
Uberlv 15th of Maich. Address

L A. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED — By experienced florist;
good designer, decorator, etc . roses, chrysanthe-
mums, carnations, violets specialties; 20 years prac-

w

ANTEI>-A roae Krower. to tak3 charKe of sec-
tion. YounK man preferred. Address

BKA.N'T &. NOE. Forest Glen, Hi.

W

ANTED -Address of Louis Tru.xier. a practical
and urnamental tlorlst

Thos. B. Bull, Bakerefleld. Cal.

tlcal study. Best references. Address
FLORIST. 1021 W. 3rd St..

Canton, O.

SITUATION WANTED— As gardener and florist on
private place, by a young man, ape '25; life expe-
rience In the care of lawn, veeelables. greenhouses,
etc. Good references State wRgea, etc. Disengaged
April 1. JAMES C Marsh, Kicgs Park. L. 1.. N. Y.

SITUATION WANTED— As head gardener; first-
class all around man; passed a hlgQ-school for
gardening and gained practical experience In Europe
and America. Landscape gardeElng, roses, palms,
orchids and fruits Bpeclaltles. Address

Gardener. New York City Postoffico.

WANTED-A copy of issue No 4. October I, 1886,
volume lof the American Florist, in good
condition. Address S 8, care American Florist.

WANTED— Florist at once, to crow cut flowers and
general greenhouse stock ; German : single man ;
well recommended. Mrs. Geo Waldbal'ER-

1317 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, Mlctj.

WANTED— Landscape and vegetable gardener for
gentleman's place near Milwaukee. Single.
References needed, state experience

F. W. VON COTZHAUSEN, Milwaukee, Wis.

WANTED— A grower of roses, carnations and gen-
eral stock; must be sober, reliable and a worker.
Wages $40 to $45 per month, wlthuut board. Address
J. Fuller, 31 Orchard St . Leominster, Mass.

WANTED— A rose grower who thoroughly under-
stands growing A No. 1 stock The right party
will have a good pofltlon. First-class references
required. Address M K, care American Florist,

WANTED — By April let. young man with some ex-
perience, to do general greenhouse work. Good
wages and board; steady employment for the right
person. Must give references. Address

Theake F. VanderMeulen. Dunkirk, N. Y.

WANTED AT ONCE— A competent, single man-
German preferred— to take charge of 20,000 feet
of glass iu rose?, carnations and general stock, doing
wholesale and retail buslDPSs. Wages $30 per month
and board. None but a live man need apply. Ad-
dress Box 178, Sharon, Pa.

FOR SALE— First-class florists" store, on south side,
Chicago. . Possession given before Easter. Ad-
dress H. care American Florist.

Foa SALE— Free fuel, 50C0 feet glass. Great chance
for florists or gardeners. Only $600 cash. Account
sickness Write quick. Free Fuel, care Am. Florist.

FOR SALE- Established florist business, with or
without 7-room dwelling. In a good Indiana town;
no competlon within 20 miles. Will bear Investiga-
tion. Address Wabash, care American Florist.

FOR SALE— On account of bad health, fine retail
business in city of 40,000. 40D0 ft. glass well stocked;
dwelling, barn and stable on electric car line. Very
reasonable. Address

E. care American Florist.

SOIE AGENT WANTED
FOR THE Dutch Bulb Trade.

A Dutch \vhoti'S;il'- bulb i:r(.i\ver seeks a respect-
able person ;is SOLE AGENT tor the United
States and C;inada. .Vddvess, stating' full partic-

' No 300, Post Office. VOORHOUT, near
Haarlem, Holland.

To Greenhouse Builders.

Scott J. Anthony, of Denver, Colorado, wants 3
Greenhouses built, first class worli; iron, cjpress
or pine, buildings average 20 by 90 feet. Heating
apparatus to cover about double the number of
cubic feet. Cash as work progresses, if required.

12 Greenhouses, about tJO.OOO feet of glass. Filled
with palms, roses, carnations and miscellaneous
stock.

Business established 17 years, and will be leased
to responsible parties only, April 1st. All stock to
be sold by inventory. Located within 50 miles of
New York City. Address -
JOHN YOUNG, 51 W. 28th St., New York.

=FOR SALE^=

102 acres fine land, part cultivated $3,800.00

Lot 52x241. four grenhouses, sheds, etc. . . 3,700.00
% of an acre, eity property, greenhouses

well stocked, fine condition, bargain 3,700.00

Lot, 100x125, 5 greenhouses, stock, etc..

fine dwelling 4,800.00

25 acres, good shipping center south-west,

fine orchards of pears, cherries, etc 6,500.00

60 acres. 33 m fruit. 6 greenhouses, well

established business 7,500.00

7 acres. 7 greenhouses, laud highly culti-
vated, large dwelling 9,500.00

Any of the above named properties is a fine bar-
gain.'and those desiring to purchase will do well
to communicate with us. These are only a few of
the properties that we have for sale and leasing.

SMITH & SMITH,

p. 0. Bnx 869. 345 Sixth Ave,, PITTSBURG. PA.

948

1 HE American I^lorisz

Mar. 10,

Pleasure and Profit.

Am. Florist Co. — Your paper is a
■weekly source of pleasure and profit to
every one connected with this concern
and three copies of it have been sub-
scribed for by the company for several
years — one to my house, one to the
greenhouses and one to the store. In
addition to that the foreman and one or
two of the men each receive a copy.
\. A. Valentine, Pres..
Park Floral Co.

Denver, Colo., Jan. 15, 1900.

Wbo!?^ale pbwer/^arKjj^

CLNOiNNATi, March 8.

Boses, Beauty, select 40.00

medium 20.00

BrWe 5.00® 8.00

Bridesmaid 5,00® 8 00

Meteor S.OOa 7.00

Perle 4.00® 5 00

Onmatlons 1 50® 2 00

fancy 3.00® 4 00

Lllyof the valley 3.00

Violet* 50.® .75

Narcissus 3 00

Boman hyacinths 2 00® 3.0O

cauas :o.oo®n so

Harrlsll 10.00® 12.50

Daffodils 3 00® 4 00

Tulips 3.00® 4.00

Asparagns 50. 00

Bmllax 12.50

Adlantum 1.00

Common ferns .20

Qalax leaves .15

St. Louis, March 8.

Boan, Beanty 10.00®15.00

fancy 20.00430.00

Bride, Bridesmaid 6.00®10.00

" Meteor B ro® 8 00

Perle. Wootton 4.00® 6.00

Carnations 1 60® 3 00

Lily of the vaUey 3 00® 4.00

Violets 30® 60

Narcissus 3.00

Romans 2.00® 3.00

Callas 12.60@15.00

Harrlsll 12 50@15.00

Tulips 2 00® 4 00

Freestas 1.00® 2.00

BmllBX 12.60® 15.00

Adlantum 1.00® 1.25

<sparairus eO.IIOia76.0O

Sweet peas 1.00® 1.50

MZLWAUEIE, March 8.

Boset, Beanty,Iong perdoz. 4.00® 5 00

medium " " 1 60® 2.00
" short " " 1.00® 1.50

" Bride, Bridesmaid 6 00® 10. 00

" Perle 4.00® 8.00

" Meteor 6.00®10.00

Kalserln 6.00® 8 00

Carnations, ordinary 1.00® 1.50

fancy 3.0(<s 4.U0

Violets 60® 1.00

Boman hyacinths 3 00

Daffodils 2 OO® 3 00

Mignonette 2.0O® 3.00

Adlantum 1.00® 150

Common ferns .25

Smllax 15.00® 18.00

Asparagus 75.00

Galax leaves .20

PITTSBOKQ, March 8.

Boses, Beauty 3.00®60 00

Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00®I5.00

Meteor 4.D0®15.00

Kalserln 4 00®15.00

Perle 3.00® 6.00

Cusln 3.00® 6.00

Carnations 1 60® 4.00

Lily of the valley 2 00® 4.00

violets, double 35® 1,00

California 36® .60

Narcissus Paper White 2.00® 3.00

Daffodils 2.00® 3.00

Boman hyacinths 150® 3.00

Harrlsll 10 00®16.0O

Freeslas 1,60® 3 00

Tulips 2.003 4.10

Mignonette I.OO® 3 00

Smllax 12, 00® 16.00

Wild Bmllax per case 3.50@6.00

Adlantum 75® 1.00

Hardy ferns .10

Asparagus, bunches 40c

strings 36to60o

Hprengerll. bonches. . .35 to 76o

Galax leaves .15

DENVER, March 7.

Boses, Beauty, select .. 32.00@48.C0

ordinary 10.00««20.00

Bride. Bridesmaid 6.0U(uj 8.00

Meteor e.OOo- 8.00

Perle, Wootton, Nlphetos 6 00

Carnations, ordinary 1.00® 2.00

fancy 3.00

Lllyof the valley., 5.00® 0.00

Violets 511® .76

Callas per dozen 1.60

Roman hyacinths 3.00

Narcissus 3.00® 4.00

Daffodils 4.0O

Sweet peas 1.50

Asparagus 50.00

Bmllax I7.0O

Ferns .30

Galax leaves .20

The Surplus
Stock of the
Rosebank
Nurseries.

SPRING S4LE
...Of...

ORCniD PLANTS

In order to make room for Dfnv importations shortly to ;irrive we will offer for
sale during March a tine lot of Cattlevas, Dendrobiums, ODcidiums and Cyp-
ripediums of the varieties most suitable for commercial purposes.

This is an excellent opportunity for florists to secure desirable varif^ties of
nrchidscheap.asthppriceshavebeenmadelowinorder to move the stock quickly.

Each. Dozen.

OATTLEYA LABIATA. the largest and most popular of the kind % .75 $ S 00

DENDROBIUM FORMOSUM, bridal bouquet orchid 50 5.C0

ONCIDIUM VARICOSUM, enormous yellow sprays 1.25 12.C0

CYPRIPEDIUM INSIGNE 25 2.50

(A'. B. These plants arc Jully established, being principally from last year's importations.)

SPECIAL

We have taken from our propagating cases a surplus of young
stock of which we offer

ArALYPHA SA^DERII. nice ])lanls, 2!i-in per dozen, $1.00

DRACAENA TERMINALIS. nice phmts, 2!4-in " I.OO

{Special prices will be quoted on application for these plants in quantity from the sand. )

W. A. MCFADDEN.

"rosebank,"
CINCINNATI.

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OUR TERMS ARE STRICTLY NET CASH
UPON RECEIPT OF STOCK.

ORDERS BOOKED NOW

IN ORDER OF RECEIPT
FOR ROOTED CUTTINGS
OF THE FAMOUS

MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON,

The 930,000 PApMATinilC >^OR SPRINO

Queen of

DELIVERY.

Conrmcaeanoirig; FetortA^ry ls1:« 10OO.

PRICES:

terms:

Strictly cash or

C- O. D. from

unl^nown parties.

Per dozen $3

PerlOO $14

Per 1000 $120

Per 5000 $500

Per10,000 $80O

I The quoted prices are for THE TRADE ONLY
and all orders must be from dealers. Cuttings
I will be carefully packed under the sujjervision
■ and sent direct from the establishment of the
j originator and grower,

I PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass.

Address all correspondence and make all checks, money or express orders payable to

124
Tremont St.,
BOSTON, MASS.

GflUflX LEAVES

For latest prices green and bronze Galax
Leaves and Leucothoe Sprays, address the
Introducer,

MA-iei^^A-lV I*. ICEJIvJSEJ'ir, Tremont BIdg., BOSTON, HASS

uincinndtiii frank w. ball.
Cut Flower Co.,

--'NAVr-o. WHOLESALE FLORISTS.

Consignments Solicited.
Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

HUDSON & CO.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS,

1527 PINE STREET,

Phnne. Kinioch 1)83, ST. LOUIS, MO.

Consignments Solicited. Prompt returns guaranteed.

WM.

L. LINQENBRINK,
Wholesale riorist.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

1005 Seventeenth St., Denver, Col.

FAMCY

DAGGER

HARDY

Cut Ferns!

$1.00 PER 1000.

GAL.\X LEAVES $1.00 per 1000

BOUQUET GREEN 4 cts. per lb.

SPHAGNUM MOSS 7.5 cts. per bbl.

BOUQUET GREEN WREATHING,
all sizes made to order 3 to 8 cts. per yd.

XMAS TREES, both Spruce and Balsam, for dec-
orations, from 4 to 20 ft. Price very reasonable.

BAILED SPRUCE, for cemetery use, etc., etc.

L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass.

TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THE AD.

igoo.

The American Florist.

949

■MmiiiitiiiiiiiimiiianmtiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiUiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiaiiiiitaitiiiiiiiiiinmtiiatiiiie

J. B. DEAMUD,

SUCCESSOR TO ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO.

51 WABASH AVE..

CHICAGO.

OBiCHIDS : CATTI.i:7AS, 86.00 per dozen.

AM. BEAUTIES, Ex. long

*' 24-inch stems

20 ■•
1.5 "
12 "

CARNATIONS, fancy

*' standard vars. asst.

BRIDES

BRIDESMAIDS

METEORS

PERLES

VALLEY

TULIPS

LIL. IIARRISII

CALLA LILIES

Per Dozen.
$5.00 to $6.00

3.00

2.50

2.00

1.25

Per 100
$3.00 to $4.00

1.00 to

6.00 to

6.00 to

6.00 to

4.00 to

3.00 to

8.00 to
10.00 to
10.00 to

1.50
8.00
8.00
10.00
6.00
4.00
4.00
13.50
12.50

DAFFODILS

VIOLETS, double..

Per 100.

% $3.00

1.00

" single .50

ROMANS 2.00to 3.00

NARCISSUS 2.00 to 3.00

ADIANTUM 1.00

ASPARAGUS 50cts.

SMILAX $1.50 per doz. 12 50

GALAX Green or Bronze, $1.25 per M. .15

FANCY FERNS... $1.26 per M. .15

' No. I contains 15 lbs. -82.50
No. 2 ■• 20 lbs.. 3.50
No. 4 " 35 lbs.. 4.50
No. 5 " 40 lbs.. 5,50
No, 6 " 50 lbs.. 6.50

WILD SMILAX.
(Caldwell's.)

^g'" Prices subject to change without notice.
CATALOGUE OF CARNATION CUTTINGS NOW READY.

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McKellar & Winterson's

Modern Supply House

is the place to buy your CUT FLOWERS, SUPPLIES, SEEDS, Etc.

MASSACHUSETTS FANCY FERNS, per M. $1.25; 5 M lots, $5.

Other specialties, ORCHIDS, FANCY ROSES, FANCY

CARNATIONS, SELECT VIOLETS.

WESTERN AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED

^S/^£Z]^^^. IMPERIAL PLANT FOOD AND FERTILIZERS.

feg^for prices on Cut Flowers see Chicago quotations in tliis paper.
All stock at lowest possible prices. write for catalogue.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON, wa'bVs'h' I've . CHICAGO. ^

Hardy

5,000,000
Gut Ferns

FANcr. 75c per 1000
DAGGER. $1 per 1000

l.aurt^l ropinu -Ic yard; fln*?
>|jha^num MossSOc :i sack;
^fcond grade 35c; Bouquft
ireen, roping 4c yard, loose,
;'/^clb. Cash with all orders.
Orders by mail ordispatch
promptly attended to.
Thos. Collins. Hinsdale. Mass.

ii'i watt Fui} tst ivJifi} 'i:> ihnS'-

GEO. REINBERG,

Wholesale Grower of Cut flowers.

BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

All Stock at lowest market rates. Send in your
orders.

61 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

PETER REINBERG,

Grower and Wholesaler of Cut flowers.

500,000 FEET OF GLASS.
Headquarters for American Beauty.

Carnations. Blooms and Cuttings.

51 Wabash Ave.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

Seen by New Firms:

AlVlf RICAN f LORIST ADVTS.

Wbol^ale power/\arK?fe

CHICAGO. March 9.

R08M, Beaat7, extra long stems 4.00@ 5.00

30 Inch ■' 3.00® 3.60

24 " '• " 2.50

20 " " 2.00

15 " " 1.60

" 12 " ' 1.25

•• 8 " " 1 00

" BrldB, BrldeBmald 5.00® 8 00

Perle 4.00® 6.00

Meteor.. 5.00® 8.00

La France 6.00® 8.00

Golden Gate 10.00

Carnations 1.60® 2.00

fancy 3.00® 4.00

Violets, doub'.e 60® l.CO

single 40® .60

Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00

Cattleyns . per doz. 4 UO®6.00

Uendroblums " 3.0O

Lilacs " .76®1.00

Mignonette 1.00® 2.00

Roman hyacinths 1.00® 2 00

Dutch hyacinths 4 Ol)®10 00

Narcissus 3 00® 4 00

Uarrlsll 10.00@12 00

CaUas 8 00®10 00

HTeeslas 1 00® 3 00

Tulips 2. to® 4. 01)

Aalantnm 50® 1.00

Common fema .16

Fancy fdma .20

Smllax 8 00®10.00

Asparagus 60.00®lj0.00

19-21
DOLPM ST
Cn 1 C AG O

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

Wholesale Dealers and
Growers of

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 orders.

WHOLKSALB

GROWER or ROSES.

DEALER HI

CUT FLOWERS.

J. A. BUDLONQ,

37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO, ILL

Mention the American Florist.

Benthey & Co.

F. F. BENTHEY, Manager,

Wholesale Commission Florist

41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO.

|ri^ Consignments solicited

1. e. PRINCE & CO.

Wholesale Gut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Ajcents for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attentloi
paid to shipping orders.

76 & 78 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

S04 LIBERTY ST. 'PHONE 2IB7.

■^ (A

7

CONSIGNMENTS

SOLICITED.

Florists' Supplies

Please mention the American Florist.

950

The American f lorist.

Mar. lo.

Samuel %. Pennook.

Wholesale Florist,

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street,

.PHILADELPHIA, PA.

AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES.

DNTIij FURTHER NOTICE, WILL BE OPEN FROM 6:00 A. M. TO 11;00 P. M.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND.

BOSTON...

FLOWERS

Wholesale Depot for all Flor sts' Supplies.

E>i?loe XLrlai'ts yrifill^cJ..

&T IBsroxxifleld SI:., iBOiSOTOiP^, AcUVSS

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' """ToK S^' '""'•

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

NOTICE:

-WELCH BROS., Sole Agents for FREYSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, $2.00 per

Script Letters, S4.00 per 100.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

GnOR^LEV & PERKINS,

Wholesale
Commission Florists.

New and Commodious Fstablishment
at 57 W. 28CH STREET, NEW YORK.

Prepari'd to h.-iodli' );tr2<' or small consign-
ments of cut llowrs to i^rowers' advantage.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE.

Cut Strings 8 feet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

Wholesale Florists, j7 jobbers in

y-#^ SUPPLIES

BRIDES.

}

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.

84 Hawley Street, BOSTON.

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, pniLADELPniA.

Orders by mall, teleto^ph or telephone will
receive prompt attention.

ConBlfmmenta of Rood etock Boilolted.

Pleasr inrndan. iht- A me} ican Florist tvhen 7criliVi*.

Wbol^jale power/arK^

PHTLADKLPHLA, March 7.

Roses, Tea BOO® 10.00

■■ extra 10. 00® 12 00

Beauty, extra lO.OOSiiu.OO

flrsts 20.00a30.00

seconds 6.00@12.00

Carnations 1.00® 1 60

fancy 2.00® 4.00

Lily of ttae valley, Bomans 3.00® 4.00

Vlo'ets 60® 1.00

Daffodils 3 00® 4 00

Mignonette 3.00® 4.00

Asparagus 50.00

Smllai. , :5.0C@20.00

Adlantum l.Ot® 1.60

BOSTON, Marcb T.

Roses, Beauty, extra 30.00®60.M

medium I5.00®20 00

culls 2 CO® 6.00

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 4.00® ti 00

extra .S 00@12.00

Carnations, ordinary l.OO® 2.00

fancy 2 00® 4.00

Lily of the valley 2.00® 3.00

Violets, single and double 30® .60

Daffodils 2.00® 3 00

LonglBorums 10.00(»12.00

Callas 6.10® 8.00

Freeslas 60® 1.00

P W. narcissus, Roman hyacinths 1.50® 2.00

Mignonette 3.00@ 4 00

Smllai 12.00®16.00

Asparagus 50.00

HEADQUARTER^

0^£5TEB»*
[yl^^ YORK

GIVE

US

A

TRIAL.)'

WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of
Seasonable Flowers in Stock.

Wll C VACTIMIS Wholesale Com-

linii Ti IVfldllllU) mission Florist,

481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. v.

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist^

1122 PINE STREET,
Jmmm^ ST. LOUIS, MOo

^TA complete line of Wire Deslgriui*

LEO. NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist,

N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS,

''"'??H°jr/A''^94 D. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicited.

Geo. M. Moss,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Long Distance Phone 1-41-26 D.

Consignments ol Roses. Carnations, Violets solicited.

Milton W. Woodroffe & Go.

Successors to WM. C. SMITH,

Wholesale Florist,

1604. LUDLOW STREET,

Phone 1-43 69-A. PHILADELPHIA.

Congig:ninent8 Solicited.

ELLISON & TESSON,

Wholesale Shipping

FLORISTS

3134 Olive Street, .^ .^ ,^ St. LOUIS, MO.

HOME CROWN STOCK.

...GEO. M. KELLOGG...

'"""'i^'JhTw^e'si: Cut Flowers

Give us fln order and we will please you.

Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL. MO.
Our Store. 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY. MO.

^P~L0N6 DISTANCE 'PHONE AT EITHER PLACE

JOHN B. FERGUSON,

Wholesale florist,

444 Sixth Ave, PITTSBURG, PA.

Long Distanck 'I'hone :i985.

Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violet*
Solicited.

J. M. COHEN, WHOLESALE FLORIST.

-ALWAYS ON HAND-

ROSES, PINKS AND VIOLETS.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. 22 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

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The American Florist.

951

TOP GRADE

Carnations

BEAUTIES,
BRIDES.
BRIDESMAIDS,
METEORS.

VIOLETS and LILY OF THE VALLEY.

JOHN I. RAYNOR,

49 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

Telephone No. 1998 IMadlson Sqaare.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Commission Florists.

SUPERB VIOLETS.

Telephone 2065 Madison Sqr. 42 WCSt 28th St., NEW YORK CITY.

TIIOMAS YOUNG, Jr.

Wholesale Florist,

New Telephone No. 1803 Madison Square.

43 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

WALTER F. SHERIDflN,

wHousAu FLORIST

New Telephone No.
902 Madison Sq,

39 West 28tb St., NEW YORK.

Roses shipped to all points. Jt Price List on application.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.
51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square.
Price list on application.

Please menlion /he American Flnmt -.c/ten 'writing.

THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN
NEW YORK CITY FOR

Violets % Carnations.

GROWtRS and liYERS make a note of this. It
will be to your advantage.

WM. H. GUNTHER.

.... 30 West 29th Street.

New Telephone No. 551 Madison Square.

Please Mention the American Florist.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,

408 E. 34lh Street,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

Telephone 299 IVIadiaon Square.

N. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry.
Open for Cnt Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
Every MomiDe

DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT
FOR ADVERTISING.

JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary.

Please Mention The American Florist.

MOORE, HENTZ & MSn,

Wholesale Commission Florists.

At rooms of N. Y. 119 and 121 W. 23d St. ,

Cut Flow.^r Co. NEW YORK CITY.

Telephone 733— 18th.
Clinicegt Stock Shipped on a Commission.

Choice Carnations

Choice Roses Jf J*

Traendly & Schenck

NEW YORK CITY

New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq.

38 W. 28th Street Cut flower Exchange

Wbol^ale [lower/\arKjfe

NSW York, March 7.

Boses, Beauty select 30.00@35.00

medium 10.00020 00

■juJls 2 000 6.00

Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor 2.00O 6.00

Select 8 oooio 00

Carnations 1 00® 1.60

fancy 2.60O 5.00

Lily of the TaUey 1.60O 3.00

Violets 260 .50

Romans hyacinths, P. W. narcissus... . 1 OOO 1.60

Yellow narcissus 1.00® 2 00

Mlwnonette 2.00® 6.00

Sweet peas 1 dO® 160

Callas 6 00® 8.00

Uarrlsll 10.00012.00

Lilac per bunch .60

Freeslas 50® .75

Cattleyas 30. 00® 60 00

Bmllax 10 00@15.00

Asparagus 35 00050.00

Sprengerll.nerdoz. bunches lOl 60

Adiantum 50 .75

BtrpPALO, March 8.

Roses, Beauty 5.00O60 00

Bride, Brldef mild. Meteor 4.0C@10.00

" Perle, Nlpheuis 3.00® 6.00

Kalserin 6. OOO 8.00

Carnations, ordinary 1.00® 2 00

fancies 3.000 4.00

Lily of the vaUey 3.0O® 4.00

Vloleu 60® 1.25

MlBnonette 2.C03 4.00

Daffodils 3 00® 5 00

Koman hyacinths 2.00® 4 00

Harrlsll 12.00ai6 00

Callas 3.liO@10 00

Tulips 3.00® 5 00

Bmllal 16. OU

Adiantum l.OD® 1.50

Hardy ferns, Galax leaves .15

AsoaraKUS 60.00@76.00

MILLANG & CO.

Commission Florists

48 West 29th St., NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square.
Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited.

The New York Gut Flower Go.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,
112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Telephone 733-t8th. NEW YORK.

CONSIGN. tIENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orderi.

GEORGE SALTFORD,

Wholesale Cominisslon Dealer in .^ .^

...Violets...

so W. 29th St., ^ NEW YORK.

Telephone Call. 1304 Madison Sq.

Please mention t/ie Amenean FloriU when writing.

Ford Bros...

at ^Wholesale Floristg

111 West 30tli Street, NEW YORK.

Consignments Solicited. Phone, 157 Madison Sq.

M. A. HART,

COMMISSION FLORIST,

Can supply ROSES and CARNATIONS In
best quality and any quantity; VIOLETS too.

44 WEST 29th street.
Tel. 325 Madison Square. NEW YORK.

ROSES.

VIOLETS.

JULIUS LANG

53 West 30tli Street, NEW YORK.

CARNATIONS. VALLEY,

Telephone i80 Madison Square.
Remember us to our advertisers.

J. K. ALLEN

IS i«^ow Arc

106 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY,

where the best attention, as heretofore, will be given to CUT FLOWER CONSIGNMENTS. Excellent
facilities and a fine line of customers. J- J- J- J- Telephone 167 Madison Avenue.

Nowwehave FHW C HORAN R°Q^^-

TULIPS. "^ ^^ W W ■ ^^ ■ I ■ ^»^ I ■ a m ■ ^ J The best of each variety

DAFFODILS.
FREESIAS,
PANSIES,
SWEET PEAS.
VALLEY.
ORANGE BLOSSOMS

47 WEST 28TH ST..
Madison.Squa .....NEW YORK.

Cyj FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

The best of each variety in
market free from mildew.

VIOLETS,

in any quantity,
Special or Ordinary.

952

The American Floris?.

Mar. 10,

The gBBB TMt)E.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

ALBXANDEH RODGERS, Pres ; ALBERT MCCUL-

LOUGH. VlcePres ; 8. I<'. Willard, Wethersfleld.
Corm.. Sec'y and Treas.

Visiting Chicago: A. J. Brown, of
Grand Rapids, Mich.; Howard F. Dar-
row, of Minneapolis.

Results from advertising in the liter-
ary papers and magazines are not con-
sidered extra good so far in 1900.

Saginaw, Mich.— The contract has
been let by the Grenell Seed Co. for a
three-story building to cost about
$5,000.

Wintry weather with heavy snow
storms in the northern sections of the
country have apparently given the mail
order trade quite a set-back.

The lowest bidders on the government
seed contract are said to be the Ulla-
thorne Seed Co., A. C. Nellis and Charles
Parker. We have not learned yet, how-
ever, that the award has been made.

Houston, Texas.— The seed business
carried on by T. H. Thompson & Co.,
wholesale dealers in fruit, produce, etc.,
has been taken over by T. H. Thompson,
who intends to establish a general seed
store in this city.

•-•-»^

St. Louis.

STOCK INCREASES.— OVER SUPPLY OF
VIOLETS.— ROSE PRICES. — HEALTH TOURS
CONTEMPLATED.

There has been a decided change in the
cut flower market this week. Stock is
more plentiful and prices are lower.
There is an over supply of violets and
long stemmed Californias are being sold
in the retail stores at 10 cents a bunch
and the small German variety has no
sale whatever except with the street
fakirs, who sell them at 5 cents a bunch.
Bride and Bridesmaid roses are bringing
from $4 to $8 per hundred. Meteors
remain scarce and Perles bring $3 to $4.
About the only demand is for funeral
stock.

It is reported that Will and John Young,
of C. Young & Sons' Co., are about to
take an extended trip for their health.
J. M. H.

Rockdale, Pa. — Andrew Springer's
greenhouse was destroyed by fire on
February 28.

Shenandoah, Ia.— O. B. Stevens' boiler
blew up on Sunday, February 25, and a
serious loss was narrowly averted.

Hillsdale, Mich. — Nicholas Smith's
greenhouse was recently damaged by
fire resulting from a defective heater.
The loss was $250, fully insured.

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H.ZIJP&CO.>

Uitgeest, Holland, jX ^ ,^

Infcrm their clients in the
Llnited States and Canada that
Mr. H. /ijp will arrive in New
York about March 14th. Tlease
address all correspondence to
him care of Messrs. Kuauth,
Nachod A Kuhne, New York,
till Mav 7th

^ •..Ova*' :Pfe'v%r :»J"^i*ol:x 1st •• •

5 HARKET GARDENERS' ANdI^LORISTS'
^ WHOLESALE CATALOGUE

Is now ready, and if you do not receive a cooy by mail, write for it.

« . I Per doz.

opCCIdl Begonia, tuberous rooted, single, mixed. 35c

Offpp '* " rose, crimson, scarlet.

^y^' pink, \ellow and white 40c

of... Caladium Esculentum, small size

n II. " " medium size

bUlDS. " •' large size

filoxinias. choice mixed 50c

Tuberoses, doubl<' Pearl No. 1.. .PerliK.). 85c; Per 1000, $6.50

rer Ifii

$ 2-W

2.50

3 50

fi 00

1:3. UO

3.60

5« JOHNSON & STOKES, 217 & 219 Market St., Philadelphia. ^

FERN SPORES SOW NOW!

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra lar^e package of fresh Spores, suflioient for 3000 plants,
with full cultural directions, postpaid for $1.00.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN, U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

ESTABLISHED 1802

SEEDS

Our Wholesale Price List of

CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS

is now ready. A post-card will
bring it to you.

We have still on hand some of our

LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS,

the finest that come to this country.
Per 1009, $10: cases o! 3093 at $9 per 1000

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

Please mention the Atnericaji Florist wheii writing.

For
Florists.

?:6&6gi?-:&:6S&g;§;g;&5ig-:&g-&giSe&:^

VIGK'S SEEDS

ALL HOME-GROWN SEEDS.

J-^-OZ. l-O'/ .

Vick's Daybreak, pink $i.50 jf4.oo

" Purity, white 2.00 6 00

Branching Comet, white 2.S0 8.00

Vick's Branching, in colors,
while, pink, crimson and pur-
ple, each 25 .75

^sr~ Trade list, also Garden and Floral Guide now
ready. Send fur it.

James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N.Y.

Flcasc menltoji the Aniei lean Flomt ".vhcn lin itmg.

Tuberous BeKonlas. single, tlve separate col-
ors extra tine large bulbs, 1.6'lnch. per 100,
$'^50 Dijuble, In seuarate colors E.VTHA
large i^.-lnch stock (,'>UPKHU*It strains) per
100. $500. 01"Xltil»s, tlnest strains, V'Klir
large bulb'* per 100. $3 00. Cannas In choicest soitB,
$3.00 to $8 00 per 100 for NOVKLl'IES. Tuberoses
KBADY. Asparagus Sprerg n seed. 100 TJc; 1000*) 00.
Asparagus V Nanus (TROB) 100 *1 110; IIKIO S9.00.
Latanla Borb. 100 40c; lOt'O $2 60 Pundanus lltllls. 100
$13.'); 11)00. $10 00. Cocos VVedelllana, 100 $100; lOOU
$?.M Snnd for our NEW spring list. Address
H. H. BERCER & CO., 47 Barclay St., N. Y.

Always

mention the American Flor-
ist when you order stock..^

Gardening Under Glass

Try Watson's 1
for

SELECT
STOCKS

ka "^ of Tomato and
<*^ other seeds for !
Si forcing. You '

is will not be dls-

\M, f V") 4V 5^^ appointed, 23 ;
''»//*. 3. — ^^!^ ^^\^\51-^ ence behind ,
every order '
^: >^y filled.

Packet

TOMATO, Sutton's Best of All $0.15

Lorlltard, orlalnator'i* stock 15

Mayflower, extra selected 15

Frou:more, Veltch's original sealed

Dnckets 50

LETTUCE, Big Boston, extra select... .15
CUCUMBER, Extra Early White

Spine, special 10

KncMsh varieties 25

RADISH, Scarlet Ball, white tip, extra

early ■ 10

CAULIFLOWER, Extra Early Erfurt,

special . . 50

MEi ONSf English varieties 25

MUSHROOM SPAWN, my celebrated

"W. P ■' brand. be»t In the world. 10 lbs.

f'^r f I 00 Sample brick, postpaid, for 25c.

RHUBARB ROOTS* Myati's LlnDseus.

$M(i per dozen.
CRAPE VINESfforgraperles. 30 varieties.
l-\r, T5ctB ; 2-yr.. SI 50 each.

Bailey's Torcing Book u^to^l

•' "^ w o r k on

forcing vegetables; full Instructions how to
grow Tomatoes. Cucumbers. Lettuce and all
other vegetables under glass. 226 pages, 88
Illustrations, price $100. postpaid. C- J.
Pennock says: "It would have saved us
dollars and dollars If we could have had It a
few years ago " Kvfry grower should possess
this book. Stamns acceptable for small
orders. Correspondence solicited.

GEO. C. WATSON, Seedsman,

Importer and E.vporter of

GR^SS and GARDEN SEEDS, BULBS,

Mushroom Spawn. Raffia. Fertilizers and

Forcing block.

Office tt salesroom, Juniper St. below Walnut,

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

QUR traveling man is now
in the United States. Ad-
dress all communications up to
May Jst,J. C. HiUebrand, care
Knauth, Nachod & Kuhne,
New York, 'H.^.^ J- J- J-

SEND FOR ESTIMATE.

The Holland Bulb Co.,

OEa^TtiEEST, HOLLAND.

/goo.

The American Florist.

953

Water Lilies.

WE ARE HEADQIIARTI RS EOR WATER LILIES A^D
AQLATIC PLANTS OE ALL KINDS.

SflW NOW ^^^'^^ °f Victorias, Nelumbiums and Nymphaeas.
OUII null Intending planters will gain a long start and early
blooms by procuring dormant tubers of the tender Nymphjeas now,
and starting same indoors, thus securing strong plants for planting at
proper season, and also save the expense of heavy express charges.

We shall be pleased to furnish estimates, and our specialist, Mr.
Wm. Tricker, will be glad to offer practical suggestions to those
intending planting either large or small ponds.

HENRY A. DREER,

NyMPH.K\ X.ANZIHAUENSIS.

714 Chestnut St.

PHILADELPHIA.

LILIUM S»ECIOSUM RUBRUM.

Soring Bulbs...

TUBEROSES, TrucExcdsior Dwarf Pearl.

CALADIUM ESCULENTUM.

GLADIOLUS in largest assortment.

LILIUMS, AIRATIM, SPECIOSIM ALBIM
and RLBRIM. All sizes. Etc., Etc.

We carry an immense stock and you
will find OUR PRICES LOWEST, consistent with quality.

84 86 Randolph St. ¥311^11311 S O660 MOrBf 14 Barclay St.

FOR THE

FLORIST,

SEEDSMAN

AND

MAIL

ORDER HOUSE.

dEi"GflTBIRD"

Wiis the exclamation of one of thf best growers
in the west when he discovered this sport, four
years ago. By carefully handling it, and not
over-propagatine: it. we are now able to offer to
the trade a cleau. hculthy stock of the best

Red Carnation

On the market, for both grower and retailer. Not
quite as large as Crane or Jubilee, but an intense
red, on long, stiff stems, averaging Sixty-five
Blooms to the plant. Received honorable men-
tion at the Carnation show in Chicago .Tanuarv
19. Rootpd Cuttings, $3.50 per 100: 2-in. pots,
$3.50 per 100.

LAKE GENEVA FLORAL CO.,

LAKE GENEVA, WIS.

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Mrs. Th09. W. Law-

Gomez, dark red $ 5 00

r eon. pink tll.OO Mrs. F. .Jo08t. pink.. 2 60

Ethel Crocker, pink.. 10 00 Triumph, ane pink.. 160
The Marquis, pink ... 10 00 Daybreak, shell pk. 100
Oenevleve Lord, pink 10 00 Klora Hill, white.. . 2 00

Olympla, variegated. 12.00 White Cloud 3 50

G H, Crane, scarlet. . 5.60 Mary Wood, fine

America, scarlet 4 00 white 3 00

Melba, llEht pink a 50 Jubilee, scarlet 160

Mrs G Bradt, Tar 6.00 Wm. 8cott, pink 100

Glacier, white, fine. . . 4.00 Lizzie McGowan 100

Gen. Maceo. best crimson.. J5.00 per 100

Mrs. Jas. Dean, fine pink 3 00 per 100

Nepbrolepls. Cordata Compacta. 2^ Inch, $4 OO per 100,
8 and 10 Inch, fine, $12 00 per doz.

Cash please. CARL HAGENBURGER, West Mentor, 0.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, fin- plnuts.S;;-

m. pot $4 per 100

NEW FORGET-ME-NOT. Sutton's Gems,

l:iri:e plants ready to bloom ft5 per 100

DAH LIAS, iia mtd sorts, field roots $4 per 100

BEGONIAS, (tuberous) single $2 per 100

GLOXINIAS, tine strnin J3 per 100

GLADIOLI, fine mi.vture, 2d size $4 per 1000

StND FOR CAULO.UE AND LIST OF BULBS.

A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia.

ROMAN HYACINTHS.

Narcissus, Paper White and Grandiflora.

Trumpet Major. True Freesia

Refracta Alba, and all other

bulbs for forcing.

One of tlie largest houses in Europe for Bulbs
and Immortelles in all colors, at wholesale only.
The best prices can be obtained by writing

A. R0Ct1[,

OLLIOULES,

VAR. FRANCE.

SUCCESSFUL SELLERS

are the successful growers who advertise in^iM,^>^<M:M-^i^

-THE AMERICAN FLORIST.

954

The American Florist.

Mar. lo.

The Nursery TRhde.

AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN.

W. J PETERS. Pres.; D. S. LAKE, Vtce-Pree.;
Oeoroe C. Seager, Rochester. H. Y., Seo'y.

A NEW dwarf evergreen named Rose-
dale Hybrid is offered by Baker Bros.,
Fort Worth, Tex., who claim it to be a
cross between the golden arbor- vita? and
Retinospora squarrosa, with the form
and growth of the former and texture
and color of the latter.

Root-injured Nursery Stock.

O wing to the unusual severity of the win-
ter of 1S98-9 and the prevalence of root
killing, this question is pertinent in view
of the possibility of a recurrence of the
injury under present snowless conditions
this winter.

I think it is safe to say that in nine
cases out often the wisest thing to do is
to dig root-injured stock and bum it.
One-year-old trees rarely recover, because
the roots from the scion have developed
to only a slight extent. Two-year-olds
show a larger percentage of those which
recover, while three-year-olds make a
still better showing. In the case of
three-year-olds which may recover, it is
necessary to allow them to remain an
additional year in the nursery row.
This makes them too stocky and too
heavy for distant shipping and their only
value is lor local trade. Therefore their
features of usefulness are very limited.
But it should be remembered also in this
connection that own-rooted trees are
valuable. I have many times noted that
a root graft might loose its seedling root
the first year and yet save itself by the
roots thrown out from the scion. In
such cases the trees, if taken up and set

somewhat deeper in the nursery, were
uninjured afterwards, by conditions as
severe or even more so than those which
killed the roots of the stock in the first
place. There are those, too, who argue
that a tree upon its own roots is more
fruitful and healthful than a tree on any
other stock.

American plums were in some instances
killed last winter but ottener they were
only root injured. That is to say, the
cambiun and inner bark were discolored.
Where this condition prevailed and where
good cultivation was given afterwards,
the tree grew and apparently entirely
recovered. The difficulty is, however,
that they were unfit lor market on
account ot their large size when this
recovery had taken place. As in the case
of the apples, a limited number might be
used for local trade. It would therefore
seem wise in the case of injured American
plums to try the benefits of good cultiva-
tion in saving one and two-year-old
stock. Where Myrobalan stocks are
used it may be considered useless to
spend time in cultivating and endeavor-
ing to save injured roots. So far as I
have observed frozen Myrobalan stocks
did not recover at any point throughout
the region of severest injury. The same
is true of Alarianna stock and Mazzard
cherry stocks.

The experiments which were carried on
here last season emphasized very strongly
the value of good cultivation in orchard
and nursery. The fore part of the season
was so exceptionally favorable to
growth that thousands of trees which
would otherwise have died were saved.
The latter part of the season was excep-
tionally dry, and where good cultivation
was given the moisture was saved to
the soil and was thus available to the

trees. Good cultivation conserved water
supply and thus assisted growth. The
value of such cultivation was never more
completely demonstrated. So abundant
was the rain-fall in the early part of the
season that one correspondent wrote me
stating that while everything was root-
killed in his locality everything wa&
growing, even to his willow wood-pile.
Ames, la. John Craig.

Work of New York Nursery Inspectors.

Certificates of inspection of nursery-
stock have been issued by the Depart-
ment of Agriculture at Albany to nearly
500 nurseries in New York state during
1899. These certificates are good up to
and including [une 30, 1900.

The inspectors found that the San Jose
scale has not increased appreciably in
1899 and are under the impression that
it is on the decrease. There has been
about 43,000 nursery stock destroyed
this year; about seventy per cent of this
number being confined tc one locality,
where the scale had gained such a foot-
hold that it was not only necessary to
destroy nursery stock but a great many
other trees and shrubs as well. The
western part of the state is compara-
tively free, there being but three or
four instances where it existed to any
extent, and that stock was entirely
destroyed.

There are in the state five inspectors,
men who are taken from the civil service
eligible list, after having passed an exam-
ination for the position of nursery inspec-
tor. There is now before the legislature
a bill amending the law, so as to have
fumigating applied to all stock raised
within the state as well as to all stock
brought from without the state.

Umiimiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiit^

Notice of Removal

MARCH 10,

A\/'E are now in our new quarters, 64 Wabash
Avenue, South-east corner of Randolph
Street, where we have ample room, good light
and, best of all,

A LARGE AND FINE STOCK OF ALL LEADING
VARIETIES IN EVERYTHING A FLORIST NEEDS.

Thanking you for past favors and hoping you
will not forget the number,

'STovir's tri_xly.

W. E. LYNCH,

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64 Wabash Ave.,

CHICAGO.

ipoo.

The American Florist.

955

We are now booking Import Orders
for

H. P. ROSES.

in all popular varieties, at $50.00 per
1000, f. o. b. Boskoop, Holland.

\Vi' uould be triad to tiiv*' prici^s upon
Rhododendrons. Azalea Mollis. Clematii,
hydrangeas, etc.. upou application.

CMPI ICU lUV YounK plants 2-3
LnULIon IV I I ft., 1 to 3 shoots.

Just th>- thins: for spring plantint:.

$4 per 100. S3S per 1000.

Bobbink & Atkins,

....RUTHERFORD. N. J.

NURSJERT AND STORAGE CELLAR AT

Carlton Hill, N. J.

Fruit Trees, Small Fruits, incln<iin£;
L' r;iiH'9, Ornamental Trees, Evergreens

ami Shrubs f'T public and private groniids.

Shade Trees for streets. Hardy Roses,
Hardy Plants, Climbers, etc.

Our new beautifully illustrated catalogii**.
replete with practical hints for planters tree
to regular customers ; to others for 10c.

ELLWANGER & BARRY,

Mt. Hope Nurseries.

ROCHESTER. N. Y.

EHtubiixhed 60 years

'"'^"sw^"isi, Jnniperus

100 1000

6 to 9 inches, trunsplanti'tl % 5.00 WO.OO

il to 12 " ■' 600 .=i0.00

12 to 15 " •■ '00 60.00

15 to 18 '■ •' 8.00 75.00

18to24 " " 10.00

24to30 " " 13.00

30 to 36 " " 1.5.00

15 to 18 Savin Junipers 6.00

Eooted Cuttings ready May 20.

Roses, clean, healthy plants from 2-iiioh pots.
Prices and samples to buyers on applicatitm.
Am. Beauty, Golden Gate, S'iphetos. Perle. Sun-
set, Bridesmaid. La France, Albany, Wootton and
Testout. One vearokl d'lrmant pot grown Woot-
ton,$5.00 per 100. IsmeneCalathinuraJwhite summer
blooming Amaryllis, strong bulbs, first size, $12.50
per 100; second "size, $10.00 per 100.

JOSEPH HEINL, Jacksonville, III.

Hiiiiiiiiiiiiii'iiMiiititiitiiiiiiiiiiy

FRUIT and TPCCQ
ORNAMENTAL I IILLO

SHRUBS

VINES

AND ROSES

Write for price list or send your lists of
wants for spi'ciat prices.

GEITEVA,

W.&T. SMITH CO.,

N. Y.

Please mt'tUion the Anift wan Florist ichen :vt iliug

CANNAS

The 3 Best Solid Red Cannas.

Bt ACK PRINCE $10 00 per 100

PHILADELPHIA 4.00 per 100

DUKE OF MARLBORUGH. 4.00 per 100
BOSTON FERN, strong i'^-iii. plants, $5.00 per 100.

The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa.

ROSE BUSHES.

FIELD-GROWN. OWN ROOTS. FIRST-CLASS PLANTS.

Many sorts being extra tluc. Our Brides and Henriettes we might term "fancy" stock. Bride
will run close to two feet, which is prime for that sort; Henriettes are heavy, running two to three feet.
.Most Teas and II. T's will run close to two feet— some sorts larger, even, while a very few of the poorer
"nmiii" sons are not much over one foot. The Hybrids will of course average up heavier than tender
varietii"s~all very fine. Leading varieties we can do in quantity, being especially heavy on such as
Bride, Henriette, La France, Boi Silene, Brabrant. Soupert, Devoniensis, Safrano, Wootton, Cafnot,
White Rambler, etc. La France in grades from 7 to 9 cents: the 7cent grade being about 12 to 15 inches
high and wnodv. An average assortment of these plants will weigh in the neighborhood of 300 pounds
to 1000 plants, packed light, not including weight of packing cases; while a selection of all heavy sorts
will weigh more. This stock is freshly dug, grown in our virgin soil ot Southern California, free from
disease or insects and will give you and your trade satisfaction. We have sold thirty thousand Roses
durinff the past sixty days, but have twenty-five thousand more which must be sold— hence extremely
low prices appended. Prices will apply to not less than ten ot a variety, properly packed, t. o, b. Los
Angeles.

Bon Silene, Dinsmore,.Duchess de Brabant, Duchess of Albany (rather light), Fr. Kruger, La
France Ladv I'enzance, Lord Penzance, Marie Ducher, Mignonette, Mme. G. Bruant, Marie Lambert,
Mme. isravy, Parqueretle, Rainbow. Souv. de Wootton, Waban, White Bath, White Rambler,
Devoniensis". ' $7.00 per hundred.

Alfred Coiomb, Clothilde Soupert, Coquette de Lyon, Earl of Dutferin, Empress ot China, Dr.
Grill, Fisher Holmes, Homer, La France, Baroness de Rothschild, Belle Siebrecht, Bride, Beauty of
Glazenwood Captain Christy. Crimson Rambler, Gen. .Jacqueminot, Gen. Washington, Hermosa, Jules
Finder, John Hopper. Jas. Nahonnand, La Reine, Louis \an Houtie, M. P. Wilder, Margaret Dickson,
Mrs? J. Lains. Paul Nevron, Prince c. de Rohan. R. M. Henriette, Safrano, .Souv. du Pres. Carnot, \ is.
i-olkstone. White La F'rance. $7.50 per Hundred.

La France, Souv, de la Malmaisou, Ulrich Brunner. 99.00 per hundred.

Isabella Sprunt. Catherine Jlermet, Cecil Brunner. Duchess ot Albany. X X X, Etoile de Lyon,
tiloire de Dijon. Magna Charia, Mme. de Watteville, Papa Goutier, Perle, White La France, Yellow
Rambler. $10.00 per hnudred.

Cloth of Gold. Climbing Wootion, Climbing Safrano, Kaiserin, Testout, Mrs. Robt. Garrett
Princess Bonnie, Gen. Robt. E. Le.. $15. OO per hundred.

Climbing Kaiserin. Maman Cochet, X X X. $25.00 per hundred.
T« -^n -n excstx T-H'i 0 87 OO per lOO. These :ire g^o^yn from plants of our own impor-
U cbpctillCiSC XS. J.i3i lation. and comprise the best varieties grown at Yokohama; they
_ AV Held ^rowii and handsomely rooted.

OWN ROOT PLANTS LEAD

The only place in the United States where you can

'n variety, including tender sorts. Shipments by freight _

25 per ce'nt cash with orders: balance payable on arrival of stock
order

^•aii get good stock ot own root, fleld-grown Roses

gilt must be prepaid here, and we require at least

...,i „f ..t„„i. i^ess than 500 plants, cash with

that, considering our low

25 per cent cash with orders: balance payaoie on arrival oi siook. i.ess
order A few hundred plants can be shioped by express, packed light, s<
prices, plants will not come very high laid down at most any point.
Come at us quickly and make sure of 'em.

THE HOWLAND NURSERY COMPANY, Los Angeles. Gal.

„„ ...^ At the closing of the Ribsam Nur-

^PFfilVIFM SHRI RS A^^^ sery at Trenton, N.J., last fall, I bought
OI Li/IITILII OIII\tlUO ailU jj AUCTION the following rows, which

1 offer at the remarkable low prices

^^TDrrS^^ named. The stock is extra fine, and

' '»'-'-^ must be moved this spring to clear the

ground.

One row of 70 Thuja Globosa, iVi-tt. for $ 35,00 This is a fine chance tor

40 •■ Hovev's tiolden. 2'»-tt., for 20.00 nurserymen to get some

" 340 '■ Sibirica, 3 yrs., for 57.C0 .^Tiho finpst «tnrk ever

" 3S6 ■• Pvramidalis. 1 to l!i-ft., for 60.00 ot the tmest SIOCK ever

" 2000 California Privet, 1 to 2-ft., for lOO.OO grown a a remarkaoly

'■ 100 Irish Juniper. l!4-3!4- ft., for 12 00 low price. Nearly every

•' 100 European Linden, 6-10-ft., for 10 Ct^ ^anFiTa^rfect TSecT-

'• lOONorway Maple, 6-12-ft., for 12.00 plant is a perieci speci

•' 350HorseChesnul. 4 to5-ft 35.00 men.

^*^F. S. ALLEN, wEST^^rpJ^Bo^po, Joliet, III.

tfx nt\n ^i**. Scarlet. Red, White. Willow
in 1 1 II 1 1 leaved, English and Turkey, 4 to
lUjUUU JO fggt.

100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes.

Catalogue on application. Send estimate of wants for prices.

THE WM. H. MOON CO., Glenwood Nurseries, MORRISVILLE. PA.

CLEMATIS PANICILATA % AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII

$40 to $70 per 1000. $35 to $50 per 1000.

We have the above in large quantities, 2 and 3 years old. fleldgrown.
Ox-e&sses &t *a per XOO; Ocl. fri-v-et, »ia i>e«« xoOO.

stock for transplanting. Shrubs in' large quantities cheap. Send for wholesale list.

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabath, N. J.

AMERICAN ELMS.

8 to 10 feet, 1 to 1!4 inch caliper.
25 Elms, 6 to 9 inch caliper, fine specimens, with
well developed heads.

Send for Price list.
SAMUEL Ci MOON, (Bucks Co.), pa.

AmpelocsisVeilchii.2 yr. strong Per 100 $ ..OO

Clematis Jackmanni, 2 yr. extra strong, '■ 14.00
Standard Hydrangea?, G, 3—3^1 ft,... '■ 18 00

Lilacs, assorted, 3— 4 ft " 10.00

Japan Snowball. 3!/j^ ft... " 18.00

These prices are good only until surplus is

reduced, SEND FOR LIST OF OTHER STOCK

—Roses. Herbaceous Plants, Ornamental Trees.

Small Fruit and Fruit Trees.

rwARK.
YORK.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., ^E^w"

956

The American Florist.

Mar. 10,

Our pasTiMBS

Announcements of coming contests or otber
events of interest to our bowline, 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.;
ot to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St.,
Chicago, 111.

At Flatfaosh.

The third and final contest in the series
between the New York, Hudson county
and Flatbush florists' bowling teams
came off on Thursday afternoon and
evening, March 1, at the alleys of the
Flatbush club. A goodly crowd of
rooters accompanied each aggregation
and the spectators' seats were filled to
overflowing excepting when the occu-
pants had business with the ice water
with which the ice box in the corner was
supplied and without counting J. Austin
Shaw who kept score. Larry Hafner's
time between spares was fully occupied
in winding up Mike Hart, and Louis
Schmutz was ready at all times to either
extend sympathy or precipitate a cake-
walk according to circumstances. Alex.
Burns, being sick, was sadly missed but
no doubt will be glad to know that it
was possible for his team to win out
without him and that Traendly was
available to take his place as coach.

Following are the results of theengage-
ment:

NEW YORK.

1st 2d

Traendly 124 isg

O'Mara 142 136

Hafner log igg

Manda 110 151

Eoehrs 145 i5i)

Lang 1H3 166

Total .

807 906
17l;^

FLATBUSH.

Eiley .„.

Rayuor 136

Schmutz 141

Prosser 118 u^

Zeller 109 \%-i

E. D;i,illedouze 150 \t\

1st 2.1

161 l.=>5

84

119

Total .

818

746
1564

HUDSON COUNTY.

M. Hansen 132 143

Kogge Ill 120

Pisher 131 ]2h

Hilk'brecht 122 121

L. Hansen 121 96

Brown 121 uu

738 748

Total I4Bi;

A review of the complete scores made
in the tournament shows that Flatbush

did its poorest work on its own alleys,
while New York did its best on the Flat-
bush alleys. In the series with Flatbush
last vear the averages of the scores were,
New' York 140, Flatbush 136. This time
New York averaged 139 and Flatbush
133, showing that New York has
improved slightly since last season and
that Flatbush has made a decided loss.
The Hoboken aggregation was not
"in it" at any stage. The trophy, paid
for by the losing teams, jointly, is a set of
six regulation balls and these the New
York boys expect to use with terrible
effect on all contestants that have the
temerity to show up next August.

The contest settled, all adjourned to
the Prospect Park Hotel where a luxu-
rious repast was provided by the
generous Flatbush hosts. Even the
defeated ones were cheerful and jolly and

the winners gallantly accepted Schwal-
back's explanation that the local repre-
sentatives were too well bred to beat
their visitors. Papa Zeller presided, as
usual, and in his address of welcome con-
gratulated everybody on their good
behavior and extolled the social advan-
tages of bowling teams in general. Capt.
Traendly and Capt. Brown responded
briefly and were followed by a number
of other speakers and musical celebrities
including Messrs. Butterfield and Schmutz
the latter contributing a monologue in
fourteen different languages concluding
with the Marsiellaise in soprano alter
nated with bass. The introduction of Mr.
LeMoult was the signal for a vociferous
rendering of "On the Bowery" at the
noisy end of the table. J. Ivera made a
very witty speech and considerately
refrained from weilding his broad axe.

\ GIVE US YOUR ORDER ON

\ Valley, Roses, Violets,

^ CARNATIONS, FANCY AMERICAN BEAUTIES, SMILAX,

5; ASPARAGUS, NOVELTY PINK TULIPS, or ANYTHING

Jlj ELSE IN THE PLOVER LINE. ^^^^^^^^^^^

\ HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., Milwaukee, Wis.

"HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF."

When George Washington threw that dollar across the Potomac
river-— he was throwing good money away.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING- -when you fail
to consider the advantages we offer to buyers of Cut Flowers.

^ CAN YOU AFFORD IT? .*

E, C. AMLING.

32-34-36 Randolph St.,

WALTER S. HEFFRON, Man.

...CHICAGO, ILL.

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I We are the Oldest, Largest and Most Reliable Cut Flower Commission House in the West. %

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CUT FLOWER PRICE LIST.

American Beauty, long — per ilo/. JFp.OO to $fi.00
medium ■■ li.OOt.i 4.0(1

" short .. " 1.00 to 1.50

Per 100

Bride. Maid, Meteor $ 5.00 u<% 8.00

Perles 2.00 to 4.00

Carnations, fancy 3.00 to 4 00

common I.OOio "J.OO

Callas and Harrisii lO.OO to 12..5(i

Tulips 2 00 to 3.00

Daffodils 2.00 to 3.00

Violets 40to I.OO

Smilax lO.UO to 15.00

A.iantum I.OO

CARNATION CUTTINGS.

G. II. Crane *6.00

Mrj.Geo. M. Bnidt SCO

White Cloud 4.00

Maceo 6.00

Gomi'z 5.(JU

(Jlacier 6.00

America 5.00

Gold Nugset ■. 4 00

Mary Wood 3.00

Melba 5.00

New York 3.00

Mrs. .lames Dean 3.00

Per 100 Per 1000

Mrs. l*>ain'es .Joost.

3.00

JSO.OO .lohn Young.
40.00
30.10
.50.00
40.00
50.00
4') 00
30. (10
35.00
40.0(1
35.00
35.00
35.00

!.50

erise Qutjen 2.50

Jubilee 2.00

Flora Hill 2.00

Mayor Pingree 2.50

Triumph 2.50

Uaj break 2.ai

Kvelina 2.00

Wm. Scott 2.00

Albertini 2.50

Meteor 2.0O

Argjle 2.0(1

Per 100 Per lOOf"
30.00
30.00
15. («l
15. (lO
20.00
20.00
15,00
15,00
15 110
30,00
15,00
15,00

Best Stock Always Shipped Unless Otherwise Ordered.

KENNIGOTT BROS. CO.,

42-44 East Randolph St.,

CHICA.OO.

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The American Florist.

957

Carnation Cuttings.

MRS. L^WSON

G. H. CRANE

AMERICA

MELBA

LESLIE PAUL

GOV. GRIGGS

MRS. BRADT

FRANCES JOOST..

EVANSTON

JUBILEE

VICTOR

WHITE CLOUD

FLORA HILL

GOLD NUGGET

TRIUMPH

DAYBREAK

ARGYLE

ARMAZINDY

LIZZIE McGOWAN.

EVELIMA

MAYOR PINGREE..

WM. SCOTT

NIVEA

MORELLO

fH.OO
5.C0
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
2.S0
2.50
2.50
2 00
250
200
2.00
2.00
1.25
1.25
1.25
1 00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00

cs

ROSE CUTTINGS.

METEOR per 100, $1.50

BRIDESMAID " 1.50

PERLE " 1.50

BRIDE " 1.50

GOLDEN GATE " 2.50

Write for prices for large lots.

oo

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All plants and cuttinj^s sold with the express
understanding that if not satisfactory they are to
be returned atonce, when raoney will be refunded.
Write for prices on larger lots.

PETER REINBERG,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

CARNATIONS.

(^* <^* ^* (.5* t.3*

LARGE

STOCK OF

STRONG

ROOTED

CUTTINGS

NOW

READY.

t^* ^% ^^ v^ (.5*

G. H. Crane, Morning
Glory, Maceo, Glacier,
Gomez, America, Red Mrs.
Bradt (or Chicago), Mary
Wood and other good stand-
ard sorts.

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt for
March Delivery — all the
early stock sold.

nVC 1900 NOVELTIES.

Mrs. Thos. Lawson, Ethel Crocker, The
Marquis, Olympia and Genevieve Lord. At
introductory prices. S .^ ^ ^ ^

We make a specialty of rooted cuttings,
and have three houses of stock growing for
that purpose only. ,^ S ^ ^ ^

Send for
Descriptive Price List.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.,

LAFAYETTE, IND.

CARNATIONS.

strong and well-rooted cuttings ready now of the

following vailetles: Per 100. Per 1000.

Eldorado $1.25 $10 00

Scott 1.26 10 00

McCowan 1.25 10.00

Portia 1.25 10.00

Ivory and Silver Spray 1 00 H OO

Also fine Lady H. Campbell, rooted

runners..... 75

JOS. RENARD, Unionville, Chester Co., Pa.

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' Exclusive Carnation Specialists. « :

CUTTINGS NOW READY. X

Genevieve Lord, the peer tif any li^ht pink carnation

I'llered %-iM

Chicago, se.irli.'t liradt 1.50

Mrs. Lawson, c.eriso pink 3.00

Olympia, variegated 2.00

Ethel Crocker, pink 1.50

Marquis 2.00

Cuttings.
PerltO Per 1000

Frances Joost pink ■. ^^..^jO 120.00

Mrs. Jas. Dean, pink 2..'j0 20.00

John Young, white 2.50 20.00

White Cloud, white 4.00 30.00

Mrs Bradi, variegated 5.00 4O00

Gen. Maceo, crimson 6 00 50.00

Gen. Gomez, crimson 6.00 ,50.00

G. H. Crane, scarlet 6 00 50.01

Gold Nugget, yellow 2.50 20.00

Cuttings.
Per Doz. Per 100 Per 1000.

$10.00 $75.00
7.50 60.00

14.00 120.00
12 00 100.00
10.00 75.00
10.00 75.00

Cuttings.
Per loo Per 1000

Argyle, carmine ,$2..50 $>O.Oil

Jubilee, scarlet 2.0O 15.00

Armazindy, variegated 2.00 15.00

Evelina, white 2.00 15.00

Wm. Scolt, pink 2.00 1.5.00

Victor, pink 2.00 15.00

Daybreak, light pink 2.00 1.5.00

Flora Hill, white 2.00 15.00

"\Vc have shipped 100,000 cuttings this season without a kick.

CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Greenhouses and Address, JOLIET, ILL.
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Carnation Cuttings!

Per 100 Per 1000

G. H. CRANE 15.00

WHITE CLOUD 2.60 $20.00

MRS. JOOST 2.50 20.00

TRIUMPH 2.50 20.00

EVANSTON 2.50 20.00

GOLD NUGGET 2.00 15.00

MRS. McHURNEY 2.00 15.00

JUBILEE 2.00 15.00

FLORA HILL 125 10.00

Per 100

DAYBREAK J1.25

ARGYLE 1.25

ARMAZINDY 1.35

McGOWAN 1.00

MA VOR PINGREE 1.00

WM. SCOTT 1.00

TIDAL WAVE 1.00

MORELLO 1. 00

ROSE CUTTINGS.

Per 100

LA FRANCE $2.00

PERLE 1,50

METEOR 1.50

LA FRANCE )

BRIDESMAID !

BKIUE (

PERLE I

Per 1000

$17.50

12.50

13.50

. Per 100

BRIDE 11.50

BRIDESMAID 1.50

Per 1000

$12.50

12.50

-inch plants from pots.

Per 100. $3.50; per 1000, $30.00.

All rooted cuttings sold under the condition that, if not satisfactory, they are to be returned
at once and money will be refunded.

GEORGE REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago.

CARNATION CUniNflS,

New Varieties.

Per dnz. Per 100. Per lOOO.

Chicago, Red Mrs. Bradt. ...$1.50 $ 7..50 .* 60.00

Ethel Crocker 1.50 10.00 75.00

M;irquis 2.00 10.00 75.00

Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson 3.00 14.00 120.00

nhiupia 2.00 12.00 100.00

Genevieve Lord 2.00 10.00 75.00

Estelle, grand scarlet 2.00 10.00 75.00

ClCri£^l'/ll I i ^"t" ]^"Our cuttings have been transplanted into soil, and are far superior
vaw^ii^iai l-^l^l,* to sand cuttings partly rooted quoted at "bargain" prices.

100 1000

G. II. Crane $6.00 $50.00

General Gomez 5.00 40.00

General Jlaceo 5.00 40.00

Mrs. Frances Joost 3.00 25.00

Mrs. G. M. Bradt 5.00 40.00

White Cloud 3.00 2.5.00

Glacier 6.00 .50.00

Cerise Queen 3.00 25.00

Mrs. Jas. Dean 3.00 25.00

100

Flora Hill $2.50

America 6.0O

Melba 5.00

Maud Adams 5.00

Gold Nugget 3.00

Jubilee..: 3.00

Daybreak 2.00

Tid'al Wave 2.00

Lizzie McGowan 1.50

1000
$20.00
50.00
40.00
40.00
26.00
20.00
18.00
15.00
12.00

SURPLUS— 1000 single white and pink PRIMROSES, strong, 3-inch pots
(gi $2.60 per 100, while they last.

CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new yobk

ROOTED CUTTINGS OF NEW AND
STANDARD

CARNATIOIVS

Send for Price List.

WM. SWAYNE, Kcnnett Square, Pa.

P/tme mt-ntion the American Ftomt uheti wnling.

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS now ready of White
Cloud, Jubilee, Gold Nugget, Pingree,
Flora Hill, Evelina and other standard
sorts. Fine stock. Write Tor prices.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

958

The American Florist,

Mar. lo.

Brunswick, Ga.

This has been a very severe winter.
Since the middle of December three
heavy freezes have killed all outdoor
stock and after each freeze we have had
days warm enough to start the buds on
many plants, only to have them frozen
back in the next cold spell. Outdoor
violets have been plentiful and have
retailed as low as 20 cents to 25 cents
per hundred, but outdoor narcissi have
been a complete failure. A bed of Paper
Whites in one place has only furnished
tight flower stalks, while last season
irom the same bed the cut was over 2000
stalks. The same state of affairs is being
reported from private gardens.

Carnations have been grown here in
very limited quantities and with not a
shadow of profit. Our soil is too sandy
for good results from roses; yet with
plenty of water and fertilizing some nice
flowers are grown. Of late years the
thrips have seriously injured roses and
other flowers.

C. S. Tait has just completed an arte-
sian well with a flow of 125 gallons per
minute. He has on his place some tine
specimen plants, palms, pandanuses and
ierns. One Nephrolepis exaltata in a 16-
inch pot stands three and one-half feet
high, with a spread of seven feet. He
has some seedling cannas which will be
tested another season and the best ones
will then be offered for sale.

Spottiswood.

Orchids! ^

We are headquarters for established and
imported Orchids in the United States.
Our new price list is now ready.

LAGER & HURRELL, summit, n- J-

Orchid Qrowers and Importers.

PANSIES

WORTH
RAISING

GOOD PLANTS by express $2.50
per 600; $4.00 per 1000. SEED as

usu.l!.

C. SOLTAU &. CO..

199 Grant Ave.

JERSEY CITY. N. J.

lip III DEUTZIA GRACILIS ROSEA.
|UI>yU PHILADELPHUS MONTEAU D'HER-
IlLlI MINE, from 2V5- inch pols.

Hardy Herbaceous Perennials
our Specialty.

■Send for price list. NORWOOD NURSERIES,
NORWOOD. IVIASS.

Rea Brothers.

SMILAX FROM FLATS

Bv mall, 00c per 100; $4 00 pur ll(«).

2-ln. pots. $1.M per 100; %Vi 110 per lllllO.

<]eraniuins, 2-ln. pots... *2 2:'. per lOO; KO.OOper 1000.

UydraiigedH, a-ln. pote, S6 00 per 100; 4-ln. pots, JIO 00

per 100

Ciinua Clumps tS.OOperlOO

6eny for Samples. Cash with tlie order.

FRED BOERNER, Cape May City, N. J.

IN BEST
....VARIETIES

SPECIALTIES

ROSES, from S-lnoh pots.

CARNATIONS, for all dellTOrr.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.
Prtoeslow. Send forUst. VIOLETS.

WOOD BROTHERS, FISHKILL, N. Y.

.Plta^f mrnit'on //it' Af'u't lean Fhni^t wfu-tt writing.

PtlfllPC RAI AY Green and Bronze,
unUluL UALHAi so cents per 1000.

CHOICE LEUCOTHOE, I'.ronze and (irecu. $1.75 per
1000. Orders from cold stora^^'c. (':ish with
order or sutisfactorv references.
W. H. Williams Bro.. Victoria, Macon Co.. N. C.

\m

A New
Pure Glistening Wliite

CARNATION

Well Tested,
Has Proved a Great

Success
Wherever Grown.

It is a strong grower, with long, stiff stems, large size, fine form and sub-
stance; fragrant, perfect calyx; never bursts, long keeper, blooms very freely
and without cropping from October on.

Rooted Cuttings now ready, $1.50 per Doz., $10 per 100,
$75 per 1,000. Cash with Order.

F. B. TINKER, Peru, Indiana.

MiiiiniiiiiitttitiinttitititiiittiitiiiiiiititiutttmiititiiiinuiiumtUiiitiiitiiititiiiiiiiiUig
I FTHFI Absolutely the BEST PINK CARNATION

3 I I 1 1 1 I ever offered the trade.

CROCKER

A fact fully borne out by its rfcord, being equally good
with Craig, Hill and myself (an assurance that it is not a
success in one soil and a failure in another). By its having
been shown at the flower shows and clubs since early in
September (an assurance that it is not a good late carnation
but an all season variety). In color, size, fragrance
and stem it is just what the "storemen" want. In habit,
constitution and freedom of bloom it is just what the grower
wants. It produces more flowers to the square foot than any other known variety, and is never
out of crop from September to July. With 18.000 stock plants to work from there is no danger
of it being overpropagaied, and all orders entrusted to me will be filled with cuttings selected
from the plants and the order filled by myself, thus doubly assuring good stock. Honest
sample blooms furnished, prepaid, at $1.00 per dozen— amount deducted from all orders for 100 or
over. Up to date, every sampl*'. ''X'-fptini; one, out of several hundred sent, has brought an order.
Price per 100, $10:'per26. $2.50: per 1000, $75: per 250, $18.75. HERR'S PANSIES. good little

^^ic!%fs\ofVtamiardvars:r.adyno ALBERT M. HERR, Laiicaster, Ps.

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CARNATION CUTTINGS.

We have all the new and standard varieties.

'^-'^■"-p""-?: WEILAND-RISCH FLORAL CO., Evanston, III.

THE BEST CARNATIONS.

r.T lOO Per 1000

White Cloud, tlir best white J3.00 3;25.0C

Mrs. Joost. bpst clear pink 3.00 25.0ii

G. H. Crane, best Di-w scarlet «.0o 50.01)

Gen'l Maceo. best d:irk crimson 6,00 SO.iiO

Mrs. Bradt. best v.^riegated 4 00 35.00

12 N'oveltii'.s of 19J0, 27 the best Standiird varie-
ties, ^^Sen<] for complete list.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON. Grand Haven. Mich.

GERANIUMS

ROOTED...

CUTTINGS

For April delivery, mixed s^rts unnamed,
$1 50 per 100. delivered.

'I'll.'

•I' new and '„M>,Hi surts, ii<> chi-ai^ kinds in
ilie lot. ( 'ash "itli order ijlease,

40.000 CANE STAKES FOR SALE ^.^

C. S. TAIT, Brunswich, Ga.

CARNATIONS '"'»^L?„^gs.

Crane $fi per lOfl, America $5 per 100, White
Cloud *4 per 100. .Tubilee $3 per 100. Scott, Day-
break, Victor, F. Hill. MoGowan. Kveliua, Gen-
esee, Eldorado, $1,25 per 100, JIO p.r 1000,

BOSES. 2-in Pots, Select Stock.
Am. Beauties fie, Perle 4c, Brides and Brides-
maids 3c, Send fur list of other varieties.

WM. MURPHY. Station F, Cincinnati. 0.

niDUITinilC Stroni;, wclUrooted plauts.

billlllA I lUIld from flats and soil.

\Vm, Scott Per 100,?2,00, Per 1000 $15,00

Rose Queen " 2.60, '■ 20.00

Eldorado " 2.00, . " 13.00

Lizzie McGowan " 1.50, " 12.00

Mrs. Fisher " 1..50, '■ 12.00

Portia " ].50, " 12,00

Thos. Cartleilge " 2 50, ■■ 20,00

Our aim is to su|>ply a superior quality of stock

only. Cash with order.

W. T. Sl F. p. BUTZ, New Castle, Pa.

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The American Florist.

959

AZAL[AS fOR [ASTER.

Large specimen plants have all been sold, but we still have a good
supply of the popular commercial sizes, 10 to 12 inch, and 13 to 15
inch crowns. While our supply of these is extensive, the indications
now are that there will not be sufiicient to last until Easter, and those
who delay ordering may be disappointed m not having orders filled.

\NE OFFER:

5-incli pots, bushy iTowns, 10 to I:: inches in diiuni?ti'

Por doz.

...*D.OO

... 9.00

Per 100

$40.00

70.00

DECORATIVE PLANTS OE SPECIAL VALIE, SlITABLE EOR EASTER

SALES.

ARECA LUTESCENS.

phml in pot. 15 to 18 inches high

•• 3 " " 18 to 20 ■■ ••

KENTIA BELMOREANA.

pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 15 inches high

5toB " 22 to 24 inches high

6 '■ 24 to 26 ■' ■•

6 to 7 •■ 28 to 30 •' ■•

7 ■• 30 to 315 ■■ •■

$ 3.00 per
5.00

4.50
13.00
15.00
18.00

2.00 each

doz.,

i 2i.00 1
40.00

ler 100

. pots, 5 leaves
6 ■■

4-i

Specimen

At $10

KENTIA FORSTERIANA.

5 to 18 imrhes high i)i4.50 per do/.., $35.00 per 100

24 to 3) " " 11.00 each, $12.00 per doz.

28 10 30 ■' " 1.25 " 15.00 "

30 " '• 1.50 • 18.00 '■

to 7 leaves, 30 to 36 inches hi.;h 2 00 " 24.00

Plants of KENTIA BELMOREANA and FORSTERIANA.

$15, $25. $35 and $50 each. For description see our current
wholesale liit.

KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Made-up Plants.

Good specimens, 4 plants in a ten- inch pot, 36 inches liigh

Good specimens, 4 plants in a ten-incli pot, 48 inches high

LATANIA BORBONICA.

6-inch pots, 5 to 6 leaves. 18 luches high

6 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 20 inches high

PHCENIX CANARIENSIS.

7-inch pots, 30 inches high, bushy plants

14-inch tubs, 5 to 6 feet, tine der.irative pLints

PANOANUS VEITCHII.

6-inch pots, 15 to 18 inches high

ADIANTUM CUNEA1UM.
A. grand lot of 5-inoli pots $2.u0 jier doz.

35.00
100.00
125.00
150 00

24.00 pr. doz.

J3.50 each

5.00 each

$6 00 per doz.
9.00 per doz.

.$ 1.50 each
. 10.00 each

....$1.00 each
$15.00 per 100

HENRY A. DREER. 714 Clisstnut Street, PHIIADELPHU, PA.

,t(

Mrs.

I»ln.l«:. 100 1000
Frances Joost $2.50 $20.00

100

KJOO
.$10.00

Mrs. James Dean 2.50 20.00

•Cerise Queen 2.00 15.00

Mrs. McBurney 1.50 12.00

Wm. Scott 1.00 7.50

Dorothy Sweet 3.00 25.00

Victor 2.00 15.00

New Yorli 2.00 15 00

Painted Ladv, cerise... 1.50 12.00

Daybreak, It. pink

John Young $3.00 $2,=,.00 '

White Cloud 3..W 25.00

Alaska 1.50 12.00

Genesee 2.00 l.'S.OO

Mary Wood 3.00 25.00

Evelina 1.25 10.00

Flora Hill 1.50 12.00

McGowan 1.00 7.50

Doz.

Mrs. Lawson $3.00

Olvmpia 2.00

Ethel Croolcer 1.50

Genevieve Lord 2.00

Chicago 1.50

Marquis 1.50

100

1000

$14.00

$120.00

12.00

100.00

10.00

75.00

10.00

75.00

7.50

60.00

10.00

75 00

American Beauties.

XXOSBS.

100

t.oo

Brides 1..50

Maids \.m

Meteors 1..50

1000
$25.00
12.,W
12.50
12.50

«So»x>le1;. 100 1000

G. H. Crane $6.00 $.50.00

Portia 1..50 12.00

America 4.00 35.00

Bon Ton 2.00 15.00

Evanston 2.00 15.00

Mrs. Uradt $4.00 $35.00

Psyche 1.60 12.00

Armazindy 1.50 10 00

Eldorado 2.00 15.00

Gold Nugget $2.50 $20.00

Gov. Pingree 1.50 12.00

Argyle $1.50 $12.00

LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS,

JAMESTOWN,
MT. Y.

WELL-ROOTED

CARNATION CUTTINGS

strictly First-class Stock from
Our Own Greenhouses.

Per 100
Wm. Scott, Edith Foster, Daybreak, Freedom.Jl.OO

"Mrs. Prances -Joost 2.50

Flora Hill 1.50

Ready now. Orders booked for future delivery
from sand or soil.

N. F. McCarthy & co.,

84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS.

MARY A. BAKER AND ANNA C. EASTBURN,

Two best white Carnations I have ever strown. Ran-
<lu8liy. Duke of Tork una Melba, $o 00 per 100, $W00
per 1000. Kmpress and Wellesley, t2 50 per lUO, J30.1I0

per lOIK). Flora Ulll and Mnyor P,nuree. t2.00 per IIX).
:315 OU per lOOO. 8cutt. McGowan. Canledge Ponia,

Eldorado and Tidal Wave. Jl SO per 100, Wi 00 per 1000.

Also Giant Double AlysBum and Double KudbecRla.
Send for Descriptive Price List.

LOUIS B. EASTBURN, Kennett Square, Pa.

10,OOOrooTEDCarnation Cuttings

FRANCES JOOST $2.00 per 100

GOLD NUGGET 2.00 per 100

MRS. GEO. BRADT 4.60 per 100

EVELINA 2.00 per loO

FLORA HILL 2.00 per 100

DAYBREAK 1.60 per 100

JOS. LABO, JOLIET, ILL.

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THE IDEAL PINK CARNATION GciICViCVC LOfd

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Fills the bill. The ladies declare it is just right in color. We claim it
has the best stem of any Carnation. That it will rank very near the
top in size. That its odor is very sweet. That it is the most profitable
Carnation we ever grew. That it has an individuality all its own. Cus-
tomers recognize it at a — glance. There is not a

wanting in this variety,
money, plant it. But
delivery prior to March
easy, rapid grower, how-
May deliveries will make
of the finest plants we
field June 1st. Remember

PRICE

$2.O0 per Dozen,
$10.00 per 100,
$75.00 per 1000.

great deal left that is

If you want to make

don't delay, for stock for

20 is all sold. It is an

ever, and the April and

large, fine plants. Some

have are from cuttings from sand planted in the

all sold until March 20th. If you wait too long the chances are that we will

be sold out of stock. Make yourself safe by ordering at once.

Our catalogue is now ready: in it are
listed the above us well as all the new
'•big ones" at introducers" prices, all the
best standard sorts, and a complete list of
chrysanthemums, novelties and standard
sorts.

n. WEBER & SONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

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J^°OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1900 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU "^
V&- PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS.

960

The American Florist.

Mar. 10.

Washington.

TRADE BRISK, STOCK GOOD AND PRICES
FAIR.— EXCELLENT SWEET PEAS. — AN
EEL MAKES TROUBLE. — NOTES.

Business is fair and stock is good but
prices are about the same as last week.
The higher grades of roses and carna-
tions bring excellent returns. J. H.
Small & Sons are handling as fine Blanche
Ferry sweet peas as have been seen in
Washington for some time, grown by
Theo. Deitrich.

A. Gude & Bro. have had quite a time
with their water supply. Alter spending
some time trying to find the cause of the
loss of flow they found alargeeel jammed
in the valve. They are shipping quanti-
ties of cut flowers to Florida and are
getting good reports. P. G.

Grafted Roses ^r

ORDERS BOOKED NOW.

BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, GOLDEN
GATE, KAISERIN, HETEOR— 2>^-in.

pots, 812.00 per 100, f90.00 per lOOO.

Own Roots "T.cr«"r"

BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, KAISERIN,
METEOR, BON SILENE— 2X-in-
pots, $3.50 per 100, $30,00 per 1000; 3-in.,
f6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000.

GOLDEN GATE, AM. BEAUTY— 2^-

in. pots, $4.00 per 100; 3-in., $7.00 per
100.

S. J. REITER, Westerly, R. I.

Please mcyition the American Florist when writing

Manetti Slocks

...FOR GBAFTINfi.

We can still offer a limited number
of Manetti stocks for grafting, of
good quality.

In lots of 1000 $12.00 per 1000

250O 10.00 per 1000

5000 9 00 per 1000

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St„ Phila.

I S Is. .Tk ^.^-J-a . Orders received
I itlPPTV forApriTand

|_ I U V I LT May delivery.

All winter fori'in^' K"ses frnra 2i;>-m. pots.
WRITE FOR PRICES.

ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Hill, Del. Co., Pa.

Plt'ase rur)ilion ihi- Ani'f wan Ei'i/ra./ -,vhen ut iting.

FOR SALE

Two thousmd BRIDES and two thousand
BRIDESMAIDS in 1]/^ in. pots, now ready.

Price $3.00 per 100.

JOHN L. WYLAND. - - DeHaven, Pa.

Following ROSES

in 2 and 2)^-inch pots, now ready to ship.
Perles, Woottons, Kalserins, Maids, Beauties.

Thuse in 2'/^-in. have been sliifled from

2s and are ahuiit ready for 3s.

A speulal In BOSTON FERNS in 5-in. pots. Write

GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III.

Dormant Ro§6§

For Potting Up Now,
For Easter Flowerinp.

CRIMSON RAMBLER, extra strong 3 year old Budded stock, 4 ft. canes I Doz.. % 3.00

3 year old Own roots stock, 4 ft. canes, f 100. 20.00

2 year old Budded stock, 3 ft. canes Do?., $3.00 100, $15.00

American Beauty 3 year budded 100. $15.00

Kaiserin A. Victoria, 2 year budded — " 15.00
Mad. Caroline Testout, 2 year budded.. . " 15.00

Hermosa, extra strong Holland grown

;year Own roots 100, $13.00

Gen. Jacq.
Coquette des Alpi'S.
Ulrich Brunner

Hermosa, Own roots French grown.
Cloth ilde Soupert, 2 year field grown . . .
ALL ON OWN ROOTS, AT $13.00 PER 100:

Paul Neyron.
Ma^na Charta.

8.00
10.00

John HopptT.
Mad. G. Luizct.

Prince C. de Rohan.

Baron -Bonstettfu.
Anni' de Diesbach.

LOW BUDDED STOCK, EXTRA FINE TOPS AND ROOTS, PER 100, $11.00:

Mad. G. Luizet.
]\Irs. John Laing.
Prince C. de Rohan.
Capt. Christy.
Anne de Diesbach
Magna Charta

Baroness Rothschild

Gloire Lyonnaise.

Marie Baumann.

Paul Neyron.

Boule de Neige.

Baron Bonstetten.

Ulrich Brunner.

For Easter fo
Kate Walters,
doz., $12.00.
Clematis. Hydrangeas, Ampelopsis Veitchii, Paeonies, Etc,

14 BARCLAY STREET.
NEW YORK.

Malmaison.
Fisher Holmes.
John Hopper.
Mad. Cbas. Wood.
Perle des Blanches.
Gen. Jacq.

La France.
Coqueltedes Alpes.
Giant of Battles.
Gen. W:isbington.
>Iabel Morrison.
Marshall P. Wilder.

RHODODENDRONS.

rciug. Extra large plants 13 to 20 buds, John Walters,
, Mad. Cravalho and Prince C. de Rohan, Each, $1.35.

YflUGHflN'S SEED STORE.

in lar;;e quantities. Send for prices.

84 & 86 RANDOLPH STREET.
CHICAGO.

GREENHOUSES, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL.

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i PERLE ROSES ^ '" '"" '

$3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000.

%

Ai STOCK. BEST IN MARKET.

WI[TOR BROS.,

51 Wabash Ave.

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American Beauties

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$3 per 100; $25 per 1000.

Per 100 Per 1000

BRIDES $1.60 $12.50

METEORS 1.50 12.5J

BRIDESMAIDS 1.50 12.50

PERLES 1.50 12.50

'T'HESE are strong rooted
cuttings; in fact we
have never had so good
success with rose cutiings
as we are hiving this year.
All stock is guaranteed, all
orders are carefully filled
and well packed. Write for
special prices on 5000 lots.

J. A. BUDLONQ, ''■'' ""^^^Vcaoo.

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\ 50.000 MANETTI. 50000

t I have some very fine Irish and English Manctti Stocks on hand for
* inside grafting and can make immediate delivery.

HARRY A. BUNYARD,

42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK.
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If You Have Stock To Sell...

the best way to make that fact known to the trade is by regular

^ad^isingin ^^^j[^g Americaii Florist.

$12.00 PER 1000.

rri'M' for quantity on applicaliuii.

igoo. The American Florist. 96i

IHEACOCK'S PALMS.

la

Choice ARECA LUTESCENS,
\>ii \x KENTIA BELMOREANA

^ ^^^iK^^W^ and LATANIA BORBONICA.

s --^^^^ ^^^nj.lBi! I i«\Mifev All perfect and symmetrical plants, alike on all sides,

l\V^^^^^^^ with every leaf perfect from the pot up. Grown espe-

"■" ^^»-^ cially for the decorator. They are as good, if not better,

_ ^^ ^^,=^^.w._i.„ V '/rii'''^^f^^^ than any I have offered before. Prices are as follows:

Xx VI // WM^^^ Areca Lutescens. Each.

'J inch pot, very bushj, 5 feet high $ 5 00

s^;^ #k' ■ / ^/A'TV^'^I^V^wX 12inch pot, very bush'v, 6 feet high SIO.OO to 15.00

'^^Mf\) \ ' n n\\w\^^^S>\ 14-itich pot, very bushy, G to 7 feet high 20.00

' '^IIIA ill //(' / 1 Ml \V%^ ir)-inch pot, very bushy, 7 to 8 feet high 25.00

^// / y'*\ifA I .fA Jr I Kentia Belmoreana. Perooz. Perioo

// "^^Ov\Bi/^Sri^\/ / \ .3-inch pots, 4 to 5 leaves, 10 to 12 in high $3.00 $25.00

j^WaiUl^^ ' " ' 4-inch pots, 5 to (J leaves, 15 to IS in. high 6.00 50.00

Ginch pots, 6 leaves, 20 to 24 in. high 18.00 150.00

I '^ 4lllfi\l\\\' Latania Borbonica. Each.

a <kllil \l \v, S-inch pot, s leaves, 24 in. high by .!() in. wide $1..")0

10-inch pots, 9 to 10 leaves, 30 to 36 in. high by 42 in. wide... 4.00

My packing is done in the best possible manner,
and shipping facilities for both freight and express are
unsurpassed. A TRIAL ORDER IS SOLICITED.

I JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S

TRADE DIRECTORY

F^OIi 10OO

IS NOW READY FOR DELIVERY.

The lists of FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN and SEEDSMEN of the United States and Canada, arranged

both by States and Towns and alphabetically, are corrected up to date, and in

addition there are the following valuable and absolutely

NEW FEATURES:

GARDENERS OR SUPERINTENDENTS OF PRIVATE ESTATES,

EXPERIMENT STATION HORTICULTURISTS,

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLY CONCERNS, ^ ^ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.

This indispensable volume of 387 pages, strongly bound
in boards, is delivered post paid upon receipt of $2.00.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.,

324 Dearborn St. CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A.

962

The American Florist.

Mar

10,

Pittsburg.

TRADE HOLDS GOOD. — MUCH FUNERAL
WORK. — LUDWIGS MAKE GOOD DISPLAYS.
— BUSINESS AT LIBERTY MARKET. —
NOTES.

The Lenten season is now here and
naturally there is a falling oS of orders
for social aflfairs but funeral work is on
the increase and prices still hold firm.
At Allegheny market they are making
fine displays of cut flowers, particularly
in the stocks of the two Ludwig firms,
who have many varieties of choice car-
nations. The market supplies not only
the people of Allegheny but many Pitts-
burgers and even East End people go
there to make their floral purchases.

The East Liberty market experienced
quite a boom during the three weeks of
the food fair. Mr. Welfer and Chas. T.
Seibert, who have stands in the market,
express themselves well satisfied with the
business.

At the last meeting of the Florists'
Club, March S, arrangements were made
for a "smoker."

Superintendent Wm. Falconer, of Schen-
ley Park, has returned from his western
trip.

Oscar Hyde lost a greenhouse and its
contents by fire during the cold spell.

G. O.

Kingston, N. Y.— John McVey has
opened a branch store on Broadway.

Richmond, Ind.— Mrs. E.T. Gravesays
that because she will double her range of
glass this year she is buying a great many
carnation cuttings, but that she will use,
as far as possible, cuttings from her own
stock.

DAHLIAS!!!

The cream of the lists. Our stock
includes the well-tried, desirable,
older varieties, as well as the latest
acquisitions. Booking orders now.
Bequick. Undivided roots in variety.

^60 per Tlioxais^i-icl.

Our semi-annual trade list now ready.

The WM.H. MOON Co.

Glenwood Nurseries,
nORRlSVILLE, PENN.

r>A.nr^iiV»

l>o 50U want some tine novelties, or are the older,
well tested ones good «nouj;h.' 1 have both My dahl-
ias have never failed to take the hlKbPSt honors,
Datlonal or local. Am also headquarters for Ctmnas,
Qladloll. and Preonles. Write for catalogue and
price net ^ yy WILMORE, Dahlia Specialist,
Box ;i83. Denver, Colo.

Please mevtion the A merican Florist ifhen ui lihig

ROOTBJO CUTTIIVGS

Verbenae. 10 named varieties. *'>0c per 100. $5 CO ppr
1000 Petunias. M named <lbl. Tar. II 26 per 100 Hell-
trope. 15 named varieties $1.00 per 100. Coleue. 30
named varieties, 70c per 100. SO Hi per 1000. Ajierat-
ums. 3 var. wltb P. Paullae. 70c per lOO Alvssum.
dbl , $1 00 per 100. Lanlanas. 4 var , SI 25 per lOO Sal-
viae, 3 var ,»1 00 per lOII Fuchilas In variety. %\ 50 per
100. All cutttnKS Rbarauteed. Express paid

CAHH WITH ORDERS. Write

S, D. BRANT. Clay Center, Kansas.

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i ROSES, CLEMATIS, RHODODENDRONS, ETC. \

ROSES, Strong 2 Year Field Crown.

Per 100
Crimson Ramblers with 4 to 5 feet canes, $15.00
Crimson Ramblers, 2d size, 2 to 3 feet

canes 8 00

Yellow Rambler, two years 8.00

IlybrUl Perpetual, in fine assortment 10.00

Wichuriana, Japan creeping Rose 6.00

Wichuriana Hybrids. 4 varieties 8.00

Tree Roses, fine heads 3C.00

Liberty, new red foreing Rose, from 2!4-in.

pots, 12 plants at60c e;iph. 25 at 50c ea<_-!i,

50 at 30c each. 100 :it 2.^c each.
General assortment of EviTbloorain^ Roses

from 3^-in. pots, J.3.00 per 100, $25 p'-r 1000.

CARNATIONS, Rooted Cuttings.

Mrs. Thomas Lawson. $14,00 per 100. Ethel
Crocker, $10 per 109. The Marquis. $10.00 per
100. Olympla, $12.00 per 100.

RHODODENDRONS.

Large stock of best hardy varieties 15 inches
to 3 feet high, clean bright foliage and well
set with buds, $45.00 U) $150.C0 per 100.

CLEMATIS.

Jackmanii, , Henryi, Duchess <>t Edinburt;,
Raraona, and other large lowered varieties,
strong two year plants. $20.00 per 100; strong
three years $25.00 per 100.

AZALEA MOLLIS.

Strong, bushy plants well st't witti Ilower
buds. $35.1)0 per 100.

Hydrangea Paniculata Crandlflora.

2'/o to 3 feet, $10.00 per 100: tree form, 4 to 5
feet high, $25.00 per 100.

Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, etc.,
in large assortment.

PAINESVILLE.
J — OHIO. =

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.

300.000 VERBENAS

THE CHOICEST VABIETIES
IN CXXIiTIVATION.

Fine pot plant! $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, 60c per 100: $5.00 per 1000: $45 per 10,000

NO RUST OR MILDEW.

PACKED UQHT, AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SEND FOR CIRCULAR.
We &re the Largest Growers of Verbenas In the conntry.

Our plants cannot be surpassed.

I»a.

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BAY TREES
AZALEAS
ACACIAS
FERNS
FICUS

PALMS.

Begonia Gloire de Lorraine

EDGAR,

write rcpri^,. WAVERLEY. MASS.

FINE, STOCKY PLANTS.

1'

.Mtei-nanthera, yellow, $1.75. r^d

Osalis Floribunda. fine for baskets

< 'oleus, mixed var., 2- in. pots

Geranium, my selection, 2 and 2H-iu- pots

" " " 3-in. pots

Double Petunia, mix. vur.,2V2-in. pots

Verbenas, good var.. 2-in. pots

* entuurea Gymnocarpa, 2-in. pots 2.00

(.'arnatioDs, 2-iu. pots, 5 var 3.00

Tansy plants in bud. cold frame 1.50

— <'ASII PLEASE^

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM

r lUU
KOO
2.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
3.00
2 00

DELAWABE.

" nh'N/nr/t thr .1 >n,-> utin /•'.ir

I :ling.

ROSES and VIOLETS

Well cstablisbrd jthints. from 2V"-in. pots.

URIDF.S I'er 100 $4.00, Per looo *35.nii

BRIDESMAIDS " 4.00. '• 35.00

.METEORS " 4 00, " 3.5.00

I'ERLES •• 4.00, " 35.110

AM. HEADTY " 6.00, " 60.00

MORGANS " 6.00, " 60.00

VIOLETS, Princess of Wall's, the only violet to
grow, strong plants from Hats, 100, $2, 1000, $18.

CASH WITH OBDEll.

W. T. & F. P. BUTZ, New Castle. Pa.

PPD fiNITTMC A few thousand left,in2W-in.
VrCn Am U 1»10. pots, at im per lOOO; »,?.25 per
100: S. A Nutt. LaFavorlte. Richard Brett, Marguer-
ite de Loys. Mrs. Jas. (jarr, Mrs. E. G. UUl. Wonder.
Uranvllle. Hev. Atkinson and Hobb Geranium. Also
R08eGeranlumcuttlnt:satJ2perlOO.

Mme, Salleroi Geraniums in soil, $1.50 per
100; II? 00 per M
COLEUS. Crimson VerschafTeltll and Qolden Queen,

$7 per 1000. 75c per KXI; 2-ln. pots. 11.60 per lOO. < Mleas

In variety. *5 per 1000, l»c per 100; 2-ln pots tl i-i IOC,
ACERATUM, Blue and Wnite, i5c per lOO; 1»4 In..

Il.&per 100. Princess Pauline, JlOO per 100; 1%-ln.

pots, SI. 50 per ICO.
CIANT ALVSSUM.tlOO per 100.
SALVIA, 8plenden8and Bedman. tl.25 per 100; 2-ln.

pot. $1 25 per liio.
HELIOTROPE, tJTarietles, named, JI.OO per 100; IM

In. pot, i\ .5U per 100.
CUPHEA (ClKar Plant), tl 00 per 100.
FUCHSIAS tl.SOperlOO: 2>|.-ln pots, t2 50 per 100.
FEVERFEW, S1.50 per 100; »12.00 per M.; 2-ln. pot,

*2 00 per 100.
VINCAS, S126 per 100; 4- In. pots. $8 00 per 100,170.00

per M. Hne plants.
The above are rooted cuttlnKs. except when noted.

CASH Mr.ST ACCOMPA.NT ALL ORDERS.

J. E. f ELTHOLISEN, Schenectady, N. Y.

Pteris Deweyana.

A moat desirable new fern, now offered for tbe
tlrst time by the raiser, ,1 U. Ley. It la a most
dlstlcct cross between P. Crellca A)bo-Ilneata
and P. Herrulala Ilabit dense and verydwarf;
fertile fronds, erect, puiooth and narrow, bar-
ren fronds very brlKlit and beautifully undu-
lated; produced In quantity, never rusta; bard.
and grows very freely from spores.

12 Fine Plants, 'A loch pots $ 3. 00

100 " " " 20.00

12 Good Plants, 2 Incb pots 2.00

100 " '* " 19.00

Six latter mailed, %\. With balls of roots utdtsturbed.

GOOD HOPE. WASHINGTON, D. C.

CYCLAMEN '^^^i?^^^.

In tlie various colors and shades.
I'lants are in healthy condition. $5.00
^ per 100: $40.00 per ioOO.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

WYNDMOOR,

MontK'iniery Co.. PA-

Mouoy Order OlTlce
Chestnut Hitl.Phila.

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

..USUAL PRICES.

COLEUS— VerschalTeltii, Golden Queen, mixed.
Heliotrope, D(juble Petunias, aALviAn, etc.

ALTERNANTHEliA, four kinds.

L. H. rOSTER, 43 King Street, Dorchester, Mass.

igoo.

The American Florist.

963

New Ever-Blooming Geranium

AMERICA

Kini'St '^rnwer tor pots or licddiiij;. Color,
whiti'. >!iliii"ii mill role in full mjii, color of lifKo-
iii:i fJloiri- «1<' LorraiiM'.

Floriferousness Phenomenal

Mroii^' pl:ir]ts. fiUc- each; 15.00 per .loz.

T^ /■" 1^ 'W'.i:^ ^^ 2'-.i-iiu'li pots.
i>X./ViV{^ JA.OO per hundred

Set of Best 15 Novelties of 1899 "^^J^.

ICnmiuicI Aierie. llrvl'ii Soulliey. iM/;.. lor»2.0U.
Hue America Iree uiili 'ih-Ii set. Plants t;u:ir-

HrEicHHOLZr Waynesboro/ Pa.

Nephrolepis Exaltata
Bostoniensis...

THE CELEBRATED
BOSTON FERN,

Orders hooked for sniall [iliirits for April
delivery. ■;it $5 per 100; $40 per 1000.

A few of the larger sizes on hand for
^1 immediate delivery.

1 EDWIN LONSDALE,

^1 1'. u. AiMn-ss for tiif tiineboiii^:

WYNDMOOR.

Montgomery Co., PA.

Moufj Hrd'T ollict? ^aiiii
;i> Iiprptofop'. (hestnut
Hill (StH. H.^ Phila , Pa

PU'ii.'"' tfit-nfion thi- A infUcaH Fionst when -.i-yilimr

FLORISTS' ORCHIDS

The Fine.st and Largest Stock

in the world.

CAHinFD ST. AlBANS, ENGLAND and
O/llllILK BRUGES, BELGIUM.

Sen<l for l-lst of Commerciiil Varieties.

A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y.

Plrast- mr n lion I he A met tea u F/orisf when wrtlhje
HEADQUARTERS FOR

Palms 0 Ferns.

Fine, clean, home grown stock, grown cool.
Give us a tri^l and be convinced.

Write lor Price List. J,
The Exotic Murseries,

B. HEISS.
DAYTON, OHIO.

Asparagus Sprengerii.

Extra fine Stock from 3-in. pots>
ready for a shift. $8.00 per 100.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

PRIMULAS AND VINCAS, ETC. Per loo

4-inch pot Viuca Vines $6.00

3-inch pot Vinca \'ines 4.00

2-inch pot Vinca Vines 2.50

Rooted Cuttings Vinca Vines, from flats — 1 .50
2-in. pot Primrose, in bud and bloom, ready

to repot 2.00

2-in. pot SmihLX i.OO

Cash With Order or C. U. U.
WM. A. CLARK & SON, 59 State St., Watertown. N. Y.

Edward B. Jackson,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only.

In any (juautity, for the least money.

STAMFORD. - CONN.

PPP A MTTTIU'C! Alphonse Rlcard, Poltevlne,
UrlLrliliMDilln. Pres. Dubois. J. D Cabos,
Pro(. Polrault, Mme..Iaulln. E. Q Hill Louis FaRes,
Chaplin, LaFavorlte. Nuit. Raspall Improved. John
Doyle, etu.. 2J4 Inch. »:i 00 per 100 STOCKS Ten
'"eeKs, German, white or mixed, 2M-lnob $1 60 per
too, Sheilroad Creentiouae Co..

(JBANOS p. 0.. Baltloipre, Mfl

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS I

Hardy Pompons.

Anna Miiry. rn-ainy white.

Ai.'laia. li^hL yellow.

Hridesmaid. clear S'>ft i>iiil<.

Bt'ii Hur. vrry small pink.

l£()b. dt'licate pink.

Blushing Hridc. early UM.ht pink.

Climax, deeji rosy pink.

chivver, small whiif.

Dini'/.ulii, deep pink.

Elt'L'anta, deep piuk. white tip.

Eagle dOr, good yelNnv.

Kuphrosyne, pink.

IMuu, pink, light eeuter.

Flug of Truee, large full white.

K;iiry (^lueeo, white, pink tip.

l-r.'d l'.i-li'. snniU. light pink.

Kite Italt. yellow tipju'd rrd.

Ci'ildt'n Fleefc, large leniou yellow.

CInh.'d'Or. light yellow.

(Joldeii I'hvasunt, golden yellow.

Gold Standard, line yellow.

(idld Nuggi't, deep orange.

Goldfinch, yellow shading bron/.e.

Iviiuhoe, deep pink tipped white.

Julie Lagraveri', dark bronze.

.lack, small light pink.

Kadar, brown, yellow ct-nter.

habaiiJih. tall white.

L'Aini ( 'onderschl'-rdt, small ^\■hite.

La Turete. whit"-.

Mttl«' I'et, rose.

Ladysmith. rosy lake.

.Maid of Kf'nt. white.

Mr. Schmidt. sra:tll yellow.

.Mrs. Vincent, large "deep rosy pink.

Nellie Kainsford. light bn^nze.

Naomi, delicate, blush.

Nellie Hly. light pink.

Oom Paul, rosy lake,

Princi'ss Louise, bronze.

Prpsid<-nt. d:irk pink.

Prince of Walt-s. best white.

I'syche, pale pink.

Queen of Uiil, tall deep pink.

Kosamundi, bright rosy ]iink.

Regulus, deep bronzi'.

Rosiriante, late pink.

Richard Franklyn, largi- pink, whitr lip,

Rhoda, delicate pink.

Slu'shar. vermilitm yellow.

Snnlight, light bronze.

Souv. Me.Lain, good white.

'risri. di'ep pink.

Tiber, early yellow.

Thalia, fine white.

Thos. Long, light pink tipped white.

Victor, ver\' deep pink.

\'euve Cliqnot, early yellow.

Yellow Queen, lemon yello^v.

/of, white tipped pink.

^ FROM 2', -INCH POTS. $2 00 PER 130. YOUR SELECTION. CASH WITH ORDER. fe

I R. VINCENT, JR. 3 & SON, white marsh, md. |

New Chrysanthemums isoo.

BONITA. Beautiful deep golden orange; a bold, handsome flower with good
in stem and foliage; 50 cts. each; $4 50 per doz. ; $30 per 100.

EULALIE. The best Anemone ever introduced for cut flowers; extra good
^=z stem and foliage 60 cts. each; ,$5 per doz.; $3.1 per 10(1.

LUCIOLE. A combination of pink cerise and lavender; a grand exhibition
— variety. 50 cts. each; $4 50 per doz; $25 per 100.

SOUCI. Beautiful clear yellow; form and color of Modesto, but superior in
^1^=:^ every way. 50 cts. each; $4-. 50 per doz ; $30 per 100.

WINONA. White base veined with clear pink; a grand commercial varietv.
- 50 cts. each; $4.50 pet doz; $30 per 100.

Also grand NEW SET of EARLY POMPONES; 12 varieties,

I of each for $2.25.

All the new varieties of other raisers at advertised rates.

JOHN N. MAY, Summit, New Jersey. I

New Yellow Chrysanthemum

WALTER MOLATSCH

Ready March 1st, 1900.

Price 50c each, M.OO per doz., $35.00 per hundred.

Three certidcates by t'. S. .V. For sale by
DAILLEOOUZE BROS.. Flatbush. Brooklyn. N. Y., and
H. A. MOLATSCH. 68th St., bet. 8th & 9th Avenues,

Brooklyn. N. Y.

MARIE LOUISE and PRINCESS OF WALES

Select Rooted Runners from our Choice Stock.

Corhatt & Wilson always take let prize at all Cln-
clDoatl monthly exhibits, and refer you to any Cin-
cinnati florist for quality aid quantity of our pick.
For price, etc . write

CORBETT & WILSON. Station K, Cincinnati.

Please ynrniion thr A mt-y ican Florist when w> liing.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Yellow Queen, Mrs. Robinson G K:ilb. Merry
Monarch, Maj. HonnalTun, La^er, Golden Trophv,
Ivory, L:idy l'lav:uir. R. ('.. lOU, $1,00; 1000, $9.00;
clumps, 100, $4 00. BEGONIA Rex, lire mixed
E. C mo. $1.60. V'NCA VAR lield clumps,
100, $400; 2-m. pots, $1 fiO. AGERATUM.
dwarf or tall, 2-in. pots. luO. $1.50 cash.

H. DANN & SON, Westfield. N. Y.

Please mention the American Florist when wvitiyig,

NEW DAHLIAS^^

Largest and most complete collection of
new and superior varieties true to name.
Write for special prices on list of wants.
Also High Grade Mixed Dahlias and Dahlias
under Separate Colors.

W. P. PEACOCK, Atco, N. J.

Plrase mention the A me} ican Florist when ivi iting.

PLACE YOUB NAME.

and vour specialties before the purchasing florists of the entire country
by aavertising iq

•«M9 40VT. lirOW.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST.

964

The American Florist.

Mar. 10

Newport, R. I.

The Newport Horticultural Society has
voted to hold a rose and strawberry
show in June.

Richard Gardner, formerly manager
with the Newport Nursery Co., is now
employed growing plants for the estate
ofJ.J. Van Alan.

A fire company known as Number
Three, organized 'for the better protec-
tion of summer residences, its member
being nearly all gardeners, gave a house
warming recently in the new building
given to them by the city. Among those
present were many prominent citizens,
including the mayo'r. At the conclusion
of the speechmaking the guests were
served with a bountiful supper. The
menu was as follows:

Tomato Pisque a la Number Threes.

Uoast Turkey from Coggeshal Avenue Farms.

Maslied Potatoes from liellevue Avenue Fire

Hvilrants.

Sti'ucd Onions a la Esplanade.

Turkey Siuffins rrom l.ime Rock.

Ic-e Cri'ani with Quick llitoh Dp Forms.

R. I. Avi'nue 11"! Coffee.

Cigars of ClilV liraiid.

The roster of Number Three Hose Com-
pany is as follows:

Foreman— John T. Allan.

Assistant Foreman— B. M. Anthony.

Hosemen— Andrew S. Meikle, William
H. Maher, John H. Murphy, Thomas J.
Murphv, William A. Maher, Charles
Burns, Patrick Reynolds, John H. Glynn,
Henry C. Hogan and James Porter.

Substitutes— John Hammond and Alex-
ander Frazer.

Driver— Daniel J. Congdon. J. J. B.

Dunkirk, N. Y.— Th. F. Vander Meu-
len has just completed new houses which
give him 6,000 feet of glass.

...SPECIAL...

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Choicest Varieties Lowest Prices.
Finest Stock.

Eo,ooo Carnations, standards, J7.50 per 1000.
Descriptive list, 25 choicest up-to-date varieties.

50,000 Roses, standards, $12,50 per 1000.

50.000 Verbenas. 20th Century collection,
32 Grand Mammoth varieties, the cream of all the
latest and choicest up-to-date, 60c per 100; $.i,00
per 1000. Strong, 2-in., 12.00 per 100; $18.00 per
1000; full of t'uttins-'S, elegant stuff,

50,000 Dble. Frinited Petunias, Henderson's
and Dreer's latest sorts, \Vi> all know that they
lead the world. $1.00 per 100; $«.00per 1000, Strong
2-in,, $2.00 per 100; $18,00 per 1000,

Alyssum, strong 2-incli, 2 cents.

Geraniums, sweet-scented, strong 2;4-inch
2i4 cents; strong 2-ineh, 2 ceuls,

Aeeratum, Princess Pauline, the only one
to grow, $1,00 per 100, Kxira strong, 2/j-inch,
full of Cuttings, $2.60 per lUO,

Salvia Splendens, no other so good. $1.00 per
lUO. ICxtra strong, 2yi-iiicli. $2,00 per ItO,

Fuchsias, best sorts, $1,50 per 100. Viuca
Major, $1.00 per lUO,

Smiiax. strong. 2y,-inch, $1,50 per 100; 2-inch,
$1,00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000,

Lobelia (trailing) indispensable for baskets,
etc.. stroiig. 2-iiich, $2.00; strong rooted cuttings,
$1.00 per 100.

Heliotrope, the choici-st l)luo and whiO-,
rooli-d cuttings, $1 00 per 100,

Coleus, c-hoicest varii'tii'S, r...ited ciiltings,
75 cents piT 100,

Our wholesale descriptive list of Specialties
mailed on application. Terms, strictly cash with
order. Small |iackages by mail,

SOUTH SIDE riORAL CO., Springfield, III.

FORGET-ME-NOT. winter blooming, from Hats,
$1.50; 2'4-in, $2,00; 2Vj in, $2..5II oer 100.

AGERATUM, white and blue, K, (', (M\ Hats ^l.UII;
2', -in, $3,00 per 100. , I'.m; 1110

PARIS DAISY, white, K.C. $1,00; Hats $ ..^o

DOUBLE ALYSSUM, K, C, JLOO; Hals .^i

VARIEGATED VINCAS, liom Hats 1..*

All plante In flat" strone and well established. ready

r.ir tW or :l-lnch pots Cash with order, pleaee
CHARLES S. DUTTON.

85 West 12th Street, HOLLAND, MICH.

200,000 ROOTED CUTTINGS
ANDPIMS

rOR PROMPT
SHIPMENT.

\\ e guarant
expense,
sent C. <>

reiiirn at ovir

laianiee H, C, and Plants to reach you in a healthy coii'lition If nc

Th.' snrin" is comin" If you do not have time to get a money order of any kind, have pltiuts

D wilh privile'^e of"e\changing at express oflice. R. C. Carnations by mail, add 20c per 100.

Mr;

•EARLY ORDERS GETTHE BESTSTOCK. Per 100

, Thos, W, Lawson *!*i!*;

10. 00
12,00
10.00
10.00
5.00
4.00
3 01

4.tX1
2.50

3 00
1.50
1,50
1 00
1,00
1,25
2.50
3.00
1.50
l.OO

4 (X)
l.to

Clara Bedman Stilviu

Geranium De Roo Mitting 2^i-inch

Double Snow Drop — ■'

■' JIme. Salleroi "

New Yelhnv liaby Primrose

22 CoIeu^. fine, n.amed, new

20Standard Co'eus, named

30 Double I'elunias, mixed

Primula Obconica, 3V4-inoh

Per 100

$2.1X1
. 7 00

7 00
2 00
7.00
4,00
1,.50
2.00

;,50

2H-inch 2.00

" Chinese. IM inch

in bud and bloom, S'^-in.

rrinuilas, from Hats, strong

Velvet I'ltiut

15 Begonias, flowering, named, 2^-incli —
Forget-Me-Not, winter llowering. 2J4-inch

1,00

2 60
,50
2,00
1.50
1 50

Ethel Crocker, pink.
01 y 111 pit! . variegated
The Marquis, pick..
( ienevieve Lord, pink
(1, H, Crane, scarlet ,

America, scarlet

.Melba. light pink

.Mrs. Ij, Bradt, variegated ^00

Glacier, white, flue | jW

Miiud .-Vdams. dark pink o-™

(iomez. dark red

Mrs. v. .Joost, pink

Gold N ugget, yellow

,\rgyle, pink, fine

Triumph, pink

Daybreak, shell pink

Empress, dark red

Flora Hill, white

\Vhite Cloud, white

Mtiry Wood, white, fine

Jubilee, scarlet

Psyche, variegated

Gen. RIaceo

.Vrmazindy

12 cuttings at 100 rate,
ALL CUTTINGS WARRANTED A1

ALL OUR PLANTS ARE IN A1 CONDITION.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris. III.

Iresice

rieties, red and yellow, 2'4-iiich 1.60

1 00
1 50

Cannas. large llowering, mixed
Mesenibryantht.mum Erecttim, 2y-inch , ,
California Moss; Lycopodiuiii Dent: .\lter-

nanthera, 4 \arieties: Feverfi'W, Little (Jem;

Feverfew, yellow foliage; Dustv Miller;

Cigar Plant', all 2M-iiich 1.50

Vinca. variegated, trailing, 2!<i-in 2,00

Ferns, mixed, our seleclioa, 2^-inch 5,00

Lobelia, Crystal Palace Gem. " 150

Five plants at 100 rtites.

HOOTED CUTTINGS

Nice. Clean Stuff, and Well-Rooted.

Verbenas. 75,000 imw ready, twentysix varie-
ties.... 100.60c.: 1000. $5.00; .5,000. $2.5.00

New Daisies, (or Jhirguerites), the best that
have ever been introduced. Try a few of
them and find out for yourself.

Carl Poehiman— the newyellow ever-blooming
Paris Daisy Doz,. 23C.: 100. $1.2o

Madame Fartaielion— bright, silvery-green foli-
age, white llowers, very dwarf grower

Doz., 2.5c.: 100, $1.2o

Madame Gailbert— large white pettils, yellow
disc Noihitc'can be imagined that is fliier

' Doz„2,5c.: 100, $1.25

New Salvia Yellow Bird-bright yellow foliage^
bri-htscarl.-t llowers. Doz.. 20c; 100. $1; 1000 $9.

Salvia Habald— This is more dwarf and much
better than Old Splendens.

Doz.. 20c; 100, «1,00; 1000, $9,00

Geranium~Mme, Salleroi, ,..100, $1,25; 1000. $10.00

Ageratum— Princess Pauline

" Doz., 20c.: 100, $1.00; 1000, $9,00

Coleus— Golden Verschtiffeltii. Scarlet Ver-
s.-haCfellii Fire IJrand.TamO'Shanter.South
Parlc Gem. Alhambra. Fire King. Golden
Crown, Midnight. Salvator. John Goode.
Spotted Gem, Combination, Mrs. F. Sanders,
Nig»er Queen of the West. Beckwith's
Gein, . . . lOir. 70c, : H 00, $5.50; 5OO0, $25; 10,000, $45,

Heliolropes— three flue varieties.

•^ Doz., 20c.; 100. $1.00; 1000. $9.00

ManettiaVine Doz.. 25c.; 100, $1.25; 1000, $11.00

Alvssum-New Double Giant.
' Doz. 2O0.; 100, $1.00; 1000,19.00

AbuUlon -Souv. de Itonu Doz. 20c.: 100, $1.25

■■ Savitzii Doz. 40c.; 100, $2.50

Send for Price List.

I pay Express chargas and guarantee to
please you in every way.

VERBENA KING.

■%!*;•

S. T. DANLEY,
PANSIES

MACOMB.
ILL.

. .THE. .
JENNINGS STRAIN

FINE PLANTS. Manv are ourlel and fringed,
6O0 per 100 bv mail; $3,60 p»r KHiO b\ I'xpress.
Large plants 'in bloom, readv April 1, $l-5ti per
100. Seeds. $1,00 per package. Sample blooms
sent to those wanting plants. Cash with order.
E. B. lENNINGS. Lock Box 254. Southporl. Conn,

IIKOWKK OF rHE FINEST I'ANSIKS,

■^ * "KTCSTX'C! Good strong plants, trans-
Jr AJM idXXiO planted from Hals. 100
Iilaiits l)V mail OOcts, 1000 by express $3,50,
MRS. HULDAH SALVESON.
North Main Street. Petersburg. III.

Tell them where you savy the ad

The largest Verbena
grower in the world
(Bros, A- Sisters): we
have them, too. the very
best mammoth named
vars. on earth and sure
to please you at the fol-
lowing prices — 60c. per
100, $5.00 per 1000; 6000
for $22.00,10,000 for $40.00.
Write for prices on
larger lots.

Look here I we pay
express charges on all
Rooted Cuttings, and

beside, we guarantee satisfaction in every shape

or manner and we will do it for

Carnations-Rooted Cuttings.

Flora Hill— $1,50 per 100; $14,00 per 1,000,
Lizzie McGowan— fl 00 per 100; $9,00 per 1,000,
Wm. Scott -$1.00 per 100; .$9.00 per 1,000.
AGERATUM— Cope's Pet, bine; Lady Isabel, white;

60c per 100; $5.00 per 1,000.
rfti Fll<i Twentv best named vars., including
l^ULLUJ (, ViTschafTeltii and Golden IScdder,
all nion.\ luakers. R, Cnitings, 70c per 100: $6,00

per 1,0(10,'

n«|CIFC California, White, Yellow Castle,
Urtloll-J Yellow, the best all-round Dtiisies.
both stand the lieat and drv weather. Well-rooted
Cuttings, $1,00 per 100: $9,(30 per 1,000: 2in, strong,
$2,00 per 10(1 Send tor list. That Cash, Please,
We pav the express on all Rooted Cuttings.
Our guarantee goes with everything we send out.

C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kans.

PERSICIM SPLENDENS
GIGANTEUM.

Finest strain in the world in four true c^flors.
twice transplanted. From Ihits, $2,50 per 100; $20,00
per 1000. From 2'A-m. pots, $4,00 per 100; $35.00
per 1000, -VII the above warranted A, No. 1 stock.

PAUL MADER,

EAST STROUDSBURO, PA.

PANSIES!

Giant ml.xed or In colors, BuRnot, Cassler. Odler and
Trlmardesu. extra tine, stoelcy plants. 60c per 100, $2 60
per UOU. *Ul t«l per 6ino. Extra large plants In lud
and bloom, Jl, 00 per l(», JS 00 per lOOO AZALEAS!
nlc^ plants to Krow on. l-ln. pots. In var,, ItlS per 100,
$3 2S per doz ; 3-ln , f8 00 per 100, ("ash with order.

HENRY ERNST & SON, Washinpton, Mo.

PETIMAS, DOIBLE fRI^OED

CYCLAMEN

A KO<iil lolltctlon oftnoney-maberB
Stronn plants Irom 2-ln. pots, $2.00 p

per 100.

C. I. RAWUNOS, Quakertown. Pa.

igoo.

The American Florist.

965

Boston Florist Letter Go.

MANtTFACTITUKUH OP

FLORISTS' LETTERS.

This wooden box nicely stained and vazs
niBhedt 18x30x13 made In two sections* one
for each size letter, given away with first
order of 500 letters.

Block Letters. 1 M or 2-tDCh elze. per 100, $2.00.
Script Letters. $4. Fastener wltb each Jetter or word.
Used by leading flortsts everywhere and for sale by
alt wholesale tlorlsts and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas, and Manager,

84 HawrAv St.. BOSTON, MASS.

The Philadelphia
<«r Wire Works.

HENRY RAJSIK, Proprietor.

Manufacturers of all kinds of

WIRE GOODS '^o' Florists' Use.
807-809 No. Fourth St.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

ANY FLORAL
DESIOH AT
SHORT NOTICE.

H. BAYERSDORFER &, GO.

Cyoas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries

and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves

and Immortelles.

New CatalOKue of all FLOK1ST8 SCPPLIK8 on
appltoatlon. pifFor the trade only.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

60. 62. 64 and 56 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

A. HERRMANN,

Cape flowers, *i-l colors;
Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs,
AND All Florists' Supplies.

Send tor Prices.
404.412 East 34th St.. NEW YORK.

John Conley & Son,

Manofactnrers of
S AND 4 DOMINICK STREET,

invalid Appliance Co.,
COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS

II joar srcdsoiiia Ji>c9n'[ handle them,

order o( as direct.

PACTOnV AND OFFICE:

HEADQUARTERS

COCOA FIBRE,
SHEEP MANURE,
BONE all grades,
IMPORTED SOOT,

SPHAGNUM and
GREEN MOSS.
RUSTIC WORK, all kinds,
CLAY'S FERTILIZER.

DlNNE&CO^igrs'.'NewYorL

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES.

A LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wish-
*^ ing to do business with Europe should send
(or the .

n

Horticultural Advertiser"

This Is the British Trade Paper, being read weekl;
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.

:ml. i^ice^ & oo..

Importers and Manufacturers

iiiFIorists' Supplies.

918 FILBERT STREET. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

PREPAREDi^

TROPICAL

PALMS

AND

CYCAS
..LEAVES.

Send for Catalogue.

Ostertag Bros., "-^

Washington and Jefferson Aves.,

ST. LOUIS. MO.

MATERIAL FOR PREPARED
PALMS.

Selected Palmetto Leaves, tjood shape,
with lODK stems, three sizes, small,
medium and lartre dried and cured only,
*5. $»; and jr per UTOO. Cured and pressed,
only need palniln^r. $12. J17 and $l'.l per
lOOU Dyed and preesfid. $11, jr.) and $'21
per 1000 Prepared and painted Palmetto
Leaves, loose for deeoratluK, or to make
up Into planis, $4. $>> acd J8 per 100 Cyc -s
Leaves, prepared. $12. $18 and $24 per 100.
Cycas Leaves, raw. dried and pressed. $14.
$21 and $4U per 1000. Areca Leaves, cured
a d pressed, $12. $15 and $2J per lOOd. Areca Leaves,
prepared and painted. $6, $7 and $y per 100. Cycas
Wreaths, plain, each (2 leaves) 3tk;. .'iScand ~6c. Cycas
Wreaths, with tlowers. from 50c up. Palm Fibre, for
mafcluK up plants. 10c per lb. Green Palmetto
Leaves, large $5 per 1000 Green Cabbage Palm
Leaves. 3-5 ft., *:i per 100 Long Leaf Needle Pines, 3-4
ft., $4 per 100. Artificial Smllax, per do/, yds , from
50c up. Sabals. Thrloax (Argentea and Excelsa),
ChamaTops Argentea. and Zamla Crowns, and (jreen
or dried leaves of all kinds. Natural Palm Stumps
and Tree Trunks for use with green or prepared Palm
Leaves.

PALM LEAVES FOR PALM SUNDAY, the
closed ktod for distribution In churches. Per 1000,
small, $7..'J0; large. $15 00. Caeh before shipment.
Orders taken now; ship when wanted. Freight to
Chicago tun days.
FLORIDA NAT. PRODUCTS CO.. Box 327. Orlando, Fla.

REED & KELLER

iStJ.1313lieS

122 W. 25th St.. NEW YORK CITY.

Universal Insecticide

For Flowers, Trees
and Animals.

Recommended and in use
by the foremost florists and
nurserymen in the land.
For Sale at the Seed Storet.

ROSE MFG. GO.

NIAGARA FALLS. N. Y.

i/tt- America f I Fh^rii.t -ihru liytltng.

P!t-ase mrni

»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ »♦♦♦♦♦

^ ELECTROS... ^ ^

for Catalogue Purposes.

WE have a large assortment of
strictly high-class halftones of
which we can supply electros suitable
for catalogue illustration. If you need
anything in this way, state your re-
quirements and we will submit proofs
of the illustrations in stock
Price for cash only 15 cents per square inch.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO..

324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

X^

►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

Adjustable Vase Holders.

No. 1.— Brass, nickeled. 4 feet long.

six clasps to each rod.
Price complete (with green or white

tumblers) $2.25.

Price complete (with green or white

cornucopia vases) $2.50

No. 2.— Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed and

nickeled, with three clasps for 5

to 6-inch pots each $1.75.

KIFT'S PATENT

""^flp^ED FLOWER TUBES.

(As per illustr;it.ion ). 4-iiii-!ies bm^,
'^-inoh diiiuK'tiT, per 100, $3.50.

Boih the above are indispensable to the decora-
tor. In use iind highly recommended by the prin-
cipal retail stores. t>e'nU for illustrated" circular.

JOSEPH KIFT & SON, Florists,

1725 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Please mention the A niencan Florist ivhen ivriting.

Die Bindekunst

Einzige Special Zeitschrtft der

Welt fur BLUMENBINDEREI.

Probenommern umsonst.
Abonnement JO M. j'ahrlich.

J. OLBERTZ, Bindekunst Verlag,

ERFURT, DEUTSCHLAND.

FOR nECORATINC. lO'O 10,000

ir, :;4-in. stems $ 4. SO $36.00

24-35-in. stems 6.30 54.00

FOR PREPARING.

15-24-ia. stems $ 3. 75 $30.00

24-35-iu. stems 5.ti5 45.00

Small .>^izes from 1.50 11.^5 up.

I.oiiL'-lt'uf Pines from 10.00 up.

Above prices are *or CASH with order only.
IjOw frelBhl. Twelve years' experience.

V. SCHMELZ, . - Sylvan Lake, Fla.

rtftrAntU ^I'^^^f:^

CYCAS LEAVES i£f£s

Send For Prices.
TROPICAL PREPARED PLANT CO,, Orlando, Fla.

COLEUS

2!^-in. fine, strong plants, ready to cut cuttings
from; $1.50 per KX).

Cyclamen Seedlings, ^wnf resr'stra*!?;

.iht;nu:ibl>-, $::,I10 j.it 100, $15.00 per llXXI.
Exchange for Planis suitable lor Ferneries.

C. WINTERICH, Defiance, Ohio.

966

The American Florist.

Mar. 10,

Port^Chester, N. Y.

The Westchester County Gardeners'
Association held its monthly meeting on
February 24, President Shore presiding.
Messrs. Fremd, Williamson, Anderson,
Smith and Duncan were appointed execu-
tive committee for the present year.
There was an excellent display of carna-
tions on the tables. Geo. M. Hay cap-
tured the prize for the best collection, in
which he had some sixty blooms in ten
varieties. Mr. Hay was also first for
best eighteen and Wm. Anderson second.
Joseph Dexter was awarded a special
prize for his collection oi California vari-
eties. These were certainly a revelation
in carnation growing. For size of flower
and rigidity of stem they have seldom
been equalled in this section. The varie-
ties were Iris Miller, Grace Runyon,
Leslie Paul, Helen Dean and John Car-
bone. Very noticeable was the large vase
of Olympia exhibited by John N. May.

Robert Williamson exhibited a collec-
tion of vegetables. Other exhibits included
cinerarias by John Fraser, anthurium
seedlings by Geo. Draycott and carnation
seedlings by John Harper. The prizes
included some beautiful glass vases, the
gifts of Frederick Frerad, of Rye Nur-
series.

This was the first of a series of monthly
exhibitions and if the good work goes on
every meeting will prove a gala night for
the gardeners of Westchester county.

The F. R. Pierson Co. has oflered $15
in prizes for Chrysanthemum Col. D.
Appleton and Messrs. Peter Henderson
& Co. have offered $10 in prizes for six
distinct ostrich plume and six distinct
anemone flowered chrysanthemums at
the (all exhibition.

John W. Duncan, Sec'y.

FOR THE MILLION.

Sample Pot with Price Mailed Free.

TRESH TOBACCO STEMS, one cent per pound,

I'ut up in bales of two to three hundred pounds.

G. G. POLLWORTH GO,.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

LIQUID PLANT FOOD

Eor Greenhouse Cultivating.

EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY,
Chicago Office: 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston.

H. K. Snideb, Suite 423, 260 Clark St.

RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS.

100 lb. bag $ 1.75

M ton S7.50

F. O. B. Bridgeport, Conn.

ALSO —

Odorless Lawn Dressing.

Teriug, Cash with Order.

RED TOWERS GREENHOISES,

HACKENSACK, N. J.

kton S 14. 50

I ton $28.00

>PLOW

^(t yj iusi the shade ol the foliage.
Samples and prlceH tree.
JOHN C. MEYER <t CO.,
80-84 Kingston St. BOSTON, MASS.

For sale by leaMlQn h'lurlela.

HAIL

For Insurance Against
Damage by Hai'

Address

JOHN G. ESLER, . Sac'y F. H. A..

SADDLE RIVER, N. o.

THREE SHOVELS
AND RAKE
ATTACHMENT.

VEIGHT, 20 POUNDS

A SURE SELLER

Thousands Are In Use

>ARLIN&ORENDORFFCO.

Laret-st an«1 otde'*! permanently estab-
blUbed Plo^ Factory li. America,
. . . ILLINOIS.

lil un,

•"<i-

Sheep
Manure

DRIED
AND PUIVERIZIO.

PURKST and clftinest
Sliffp Manure on the
raurkei. Wriii' for sam-
ples and pricfs.

PLACE ORDERS NOW.

J. V. HERRION,

Un. stock Yds .Chicago.

BEST

AND

CheapBstl

ALL-ROUNof

insecticideI

OD thf inartiet.|

/iVi

SfctS

For Sale by
Seedsrtien.
I-"or Free
Pamphlet
Write to

I The Kentucky

Tobacco
I Product Co.,

^^^f^^'

mm^w

"NICOMIir

(PATENT)

Vapor Insecticide

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

RED SPIDER, GREEN FLY

and all other Insect Pests.

ASK YOUR SEEDSMAN FOR IT.
The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co.,

LOUISVILLE. KY.

^ m^m-im- *^lKr*'-»H»t-W--W-><t-»-W»^B

NIKOTEEN

IT COSTS 4 CENTS FOR EACH 600 FEETOF^
-7 FLOOR SPACE r-

DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE
PLANTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT HORISTS-
USED FOR FUHICATION OR SPRAYING INOOORSOR <

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN CI

5KABCURA DIPCO.CHICACO.

I QUICKLY Does iT>^r

THOSE RED POTS

"STANDARDS"

FULL 81ZB AND WTDB BOTTOMS.
BUliB PANS AND A7.AI.HIA POTS.

DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y,

HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH.,

Rep. 490 HOWARD ST.

A good adv. in a good paper will bring
good retnms.

tgoo.

The American Florist.

967

BRANCH
VeAREHOVSl

KEA^

[Ms:

Jersey Cmf.N J.

^ACTORr.
713=719

Wharton
•St.-

* loNClSLAf<p(iiT,H.Y. 'y.^
STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed in amftll crates, easy to handle.

Price per cratei Price per orate

1500 2-ln. poU In orate, M.8S 120 7-ln. poU In crate. M 20
1600 2M " " 6 25l liO 8 " " 3.00

15002W ■■ " •> OO; 48 il •■ • 3 Ml

1000 3 •■ •■ 5 110 WIO •■ •' 4 80

800 3>i ■• •• 5.80 34 11 ■' " 3 tiO

600 4 " " 4.60 >4 12 " " 4 80

320 5 " •■ 4 61 12 14 ■' " 4 80

IMS " " 3 It) 6 Iti " ■' 4.50

Seed pans, eanie price as pots. Send for price list
of CyllnderB for Cut Klowere. Hanging Baskets, Lawn
Vases, eto. 10 per cent for casb with order. Address

HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. V.

AU0U8T BOLKKB & SONS. New York AgenU

62 DBT STRSST, NKW YORK CITy

Pt^ase mrulion tlu- A mrt nan Florist luhen wt iting.

KELLER BROS.,

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

Manufacturers of Standard Blower Pots, red in
color, equal to the bust on the market; are 16
miles from Philadelphia, best of railroad connec-
tions. We give special attention t3 mail orders and
make special sizes lo order in quantities. A
postal will brine prices aud discounts.

FLOWER POTS

ALL KINDS.

STANDARD POTS '-^"

List and SAMPLES PREB.
SWAHN'S POTTERY MF'G CO..

P. O. Box 78, Minneapolis, Minn.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANXTFACTtTBEBS 0»

Flower Pols.

Before buying write for prtoei.

361-363 Herndon Street
neAr Wrlghtwood Ave..

CHICAGO. ILL.

Plrase mrntion the Aniencan Flcrisi zuheti "l> liing.

STANDARD FLOWER POfS

Fln«T aUALl-I • . C«tCAM COLOR.

t<K ln.,iwr ][aOO..«ti!J i S^i in, par 1000, t 4 «S
- In., '■ .. %";.% j * In., " •20

iii In,, •■ , %m \ % IB., " 10 80

* in., '• i T8 I « in., " 18(0

i^aok&ffea extra.

C HENNECKE CO.'""^X;/IS.*"'

ht-asf niiHtion ihe Atnerican Florist when 7c'rittnz-

Standard t^e j^

FLOWER

Pots

If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of
the Capitol, write us; we can save you money.

W. H. ERNEST,

All Cypress is good, but some is better than others.

The best is open-air dried, and it MUST be open-air dried in
the South.

It takes TWO YEARS' open air seasoning to make Cypress
good enough to go into our Greenhouse Material.

Such Cypress can't be picked up every day. We have 2,000,-
000 feet of it ready for use.

Shall we use some of it in material for you?

Our prices are reasonable and stock the very best.
Write lis about it.

CYPRESS '^o^cMA^''!^

%

O^IAS"

OOHN C. IIItoWSBuckhawkSt.

m^aiHiiWiitMMiim

..PIPE...

28th and M Streets H. E

WASHINGTON, D. C.

We carry at ail times a complete stock of all sizes of second-hand
pipe in first class condition, repainted, rethreaded and complete with
couplings. Our prices will interest you.

We have been selling to Florists generally for years,

BOILER TUBES OR FLUES

Of a second-hand nature, for hot water heating, and for general purposes.
It is all in nice condition and practical for further use. Note our prices:

2 inch

3 inch

4 inch

6 cts. per ft.

8 els. per ft.

- 12 cts. per ft.

Write for our catalogue No. 47, quoting low prices on SASH, ROOF-
ING GLASS, BRAND NEW GARDEN HOSE, and supplies in gen-
eral bought by us at SHERIFFS' AND RECEIVERS' SALES.

CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO.,

West 35th and Iron Sts. CHICAGO, ILL.

^^HOTBED SASHsa^

in Pine, Louisiana Cypress and California Red Cedar.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

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No. 615.

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THIS ISSUE 36 PAGES WITH COVER.

CONTENTS.

Chrvsanthenuims— Chrysiintheraum sports 969

Violets— TroublH with Marie Louise 970

T-A. np.w violet pest 970

^Bi-flowered violets ; 771

F. W. Tavlur (portrait) 971

Wm. Scott (portrait) 971

Carnations— Topping young plants 971

Flowering shrub shoots indoors 971

Begonia Gloire de Lorraine 973

Helpful rt*minders 972

Notes of a western traveler 972

New York 973

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Cincinndli 975

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Washington 975

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Geraniums 1 or winter 976

Greenhouse building 976

Society of American Florists 976

The tendency of the times 976

Syracuse, N.'Y 976

Obituary.— W. W. Gn'ene 977

—Archibald Middlemass (portrait) 977

The seed trade 982

New Orleans 982

The nursery trade 986

—American grape vines in Europe 986

Our pastimes 988

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Westerly, R. I ....',,.. 994

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SPORTS.

In our issue of January 13 comment
was made on a chrysanthemum sport as
follows:

\\'n). Gallaj^her, of Little Rock. Ark., has sent
us an excelk'Dt chrysanthemum bloom (Tor this
season of the year)clainiiu{r that it isasportof Wm.
H. Chadwicii. This hardly seems possible, the
latter bein'.z a distinctly iucnrv-d variety, while
Mr. Gallagher's flower is as distinctly reflexed.
The flower, however, is good and of a pale pinkish
tint.

This awakened some interest in the
subject of sports generally, but very little
information of a definite character was
forthcoming. Our correspondent "E.
L." wrote us in the matter, and
his observations, herewith reproduced,
appeared February 3:

T !iote what is said on page 698 in the American
Florist of .lanuarv 13 '•expecting a sport from a
rhrysrtnthemum and that yon take exception to
the siatement of the own-r thereof, namely,
William Gallagher, Litlle Rock. Ark., that it is a
sport Irom the variety W H. Chadwick. Your
comment to the ett'ect— "This hardly seems possi-
ble, the latter being a distirtctly incurved variety,
while Mr. Ciallttgh^r's flower is as distinctly
retlexed" — is likely to prov.-ke further observa-
tions, for instance; It is supposed Irom said edi-
tonal comment that Dame Nature when in a
sportive mood coufines her predisposition to
variation to change in colorof thw flower only, but
such may not always prove to be the cae. There
is no known reason why she should not chaniie
the form as well as the color or thH flower. We
have many evidences where dwarf varieties in
growth have been secure i Irom different cu In va ted
plants, and also ^ome with larger or stronger
growing tendencies, as Climbing Kaiserin. among
roses, and drooying or the so-called weeping,
among deciduous trees and evergreens. All these,
anJothi'rs which might he mentioned, being facts,
then why should not the statement as made by
Mr. Gallagher be true?

The attention of some chrysanthemum
experts was then directed to the ques-
tion, and a number of these kindly
replied, the following being a fair repre-
sentation of the opinions submitted:

I doubt if there could be a change in
form. I have never seen any other than
a color sport but I have noticed some
of the incurved of the Queen of England
type become reflexed when grown as
specimen plants, but stock from these
would again produce properly incurved
blooms when grown to a single stem.
T. D. Hatfield.

I am unable at present to recall any
case in which a chrysanthemum has
sported in color and at the same time
taken on a decided change of form. The
variety Wm. H. Chadwick, from certain
buds and under certain cultural condi-
tions, loses very much of its incurved
form and might possibly be almost
entirely reflexed. The chrysanthemum

Harry Balsley, which is ordinarily a
very ragged bloom, assumed with us
one season an almost perfectly regular
incurved form through a whole bench,
so much so that we had considerable
difficultv in convincing the originator,
Elmer D. Smith, that it was not some
other variety. We afterward failed to
get another such flower, however, from
the same stock. It would be a rash man
who would say that Mr. Gallagher's
variety is not a true sport; but it, under
other conditions, the variety uniformly
retains a decidedly reflexed form, there
will be room for an honest doubt.

W. N. RUDD.

Referring to the statement by Mr.
Gallagher and the comment by "E. L.,"
the argument brought forward does not
establish the fact that the shape or form
of the flower of any plant is materially
changed, notwithstanding the form and
growth of the plant may be and often is
radically changed. For instance, the
flowers of the Climbing Kaiserin Augusta
Victoria are practically the same form as
those on the original plant. The flowers
of any drooping or so called weeping
trees are invariably similar to those of
the original plant from which the sport
sprang, at least this has been the case in
those I have had the opportunity to
examine closely. In my experience with
chrysanthemum sports, of which I have
had several at various times, the most
marked difference I have ever seen is in
the variety Chempwec, a sport from Sil-
ver Cloud. The parent is a flesh shaded
salmon, loose graceful reflexed, the lower
petals falling nearly back to the stem.
Chempwec is a bright golden yellow
reflexed but not as pronounced as its
parent, though I hardly thmk anyone
could decide that its form was di'stinct
enough to class as anything but a reflexed,
the only difterence being that the petals
appear to have a little more substance,
consequently stand a little firmer than
in the parent, and the stem is somewhat
stiffer also. In Mr. Gallagher's sport the
form of the flower is distinctly changed;
this being the first instance of which I
can remember, it would be very interest-
ing if any of your readers could give us
any account of any chrysanthemum hav-
ing sported in this way in the oast.

John N. May.

It should be noted that none of the
foregoing affords much light as to sports
the flowers of which differ in form, decid-
edly and permanently, from those of the
parent plants. We have carefully exam-
ined the literature of chrysanthemum

970

The American Florist.

Mar.

^7.

sports at hand, but so far have been
unable to locate a single case in which
the flowers changed to this extent,
although it has been frequently noted
that the character of the plant as to vigor
may be changed in sports. Exact infor-
mation on the subject would be of some
value to growers and we shall therefore
be pleased to learn of any additional facts
which mav have come to the notice of
others.

VIOLETS.

TROUBLE WITH MARIE LOUISE.

Ed. Am. Florist:— I send you under
separate cover some plants of Marie
Louise violet and a portion of the soil in
which thev were growing, hoping you
may be able to assist me in determining
what is wrong. The soil is composed of
well rotted sod and about one-third
good, clean cow manure and is the same
as we use for roses and carnations with
splendid success. It was heated thor-
oughly with live steam to a temperature
of 200°, as last year we had an idea that
eel worms might have caused the mis-
chief.having found some galls on the roots.
We planted young stock, whichhad every
appearance of being healthy, (having
been rooted in fresh sand and then potted
in sterilized soil) into solid beds, eight
inches of soil, well drained with cobble
stones underneath a layer of ashes, early
in June. They grew fairly well until the
latter part of September; since then they
have been going from bad to worse and
now are in the condition of samples. The
sash was kept on the house all summer
but our arrangement of ventilation
allows us to open every other sash on
the back of the house about three and
one-half feet, and we put on very slight
shading. The plants have had good
care, with a night temperature of 40°
since we started firing and plenty of ven-
tilation during the daytime. The house
is new, with cement walls and dry
atmosphere, in fact every advantage
that we could give the plants, and still
year after year they act the same way.
We succeed splendidly with Princess of
Wales planted in the same soil and same
house. We have purchased new stock
each year as healthy as wecould find and
from growers that have been successful
with them. You may find slight traces
of aphis on the sample but this has come
on during the last ten days, as we have
thrown out one-half of the violets, run-
ning that part of the house warmer
for carnation cuttings. We have been
determined in our efforts to grow double
violets and have spared no expense dur-
ing the past three years, but we are
nearly discouraaed now and come to you
with our hard luck story. We have lost
3,000 plants this year. Ignoramus.

The diseased violet plants of your cor-
respondent, "Ignoramus," have been
received and carefully examined. We
find that the roots of all the specimens
are well developed and do not appear to
be at all diseased, which indicates that
the soil conditions are good. We find no
evidence whatever of any fungus and
therefore are at a loss to account for the
peculiar development, except on the
theory that the primary injury was pro-
duced by black aphis several months ago.
Some of these insects are still present on
the plants, and it takes very few of them
to check growth in such a way as to
cause the plants to continue to produce
curled, malformed leaves. At any other
season of the year such injury might not
have been so appreciable, but during the

winter, when vitality is at a low ebb, it
does not require much of a check to start
a violet plant going the wrong way. It
is probable that as warm weather comes
on the plants in question will show
recovery, but it must be remembered that
if they are not kept free from aphis they
will not prove of much value.

B. T. Galloway.

A NEW VIOLET PEST.

The United States Department of
Agriculture, in bulletin No. 22 of the new
series, gives the following data upon the
authority of D. W. Coquillett:

In Europe, two difierent species of
cecidomyia attack cultivated and wild
violets — the one, Cecidomyia viola; of
Franz Low, dwarfing the entire plant
and causing it to assume the form of a
rosette through the working of the larv.t
at the bases of the short sessile leaves;
the second species, the Cecidomyia affinis
of Kiefier, folds and distorts the young
leaves and unopened blossoms. It is
somewhat curious that, although sweet
violets have been somewhat extensively

A NEW VIOLET PEST.— Diplos's violicola. A,

ffninl"' lly. B female antennal joints; C, mule

{^eniialia; 1), larva; E, breastboneof larva.

(From Bull. No. 22, J)iv. of Eiit., U. S. Dept. of
.\gri<'ulture.>

cultivated in this country for many years
past, yet up to the year 1896 no com-
plaint had beet] made of any cecidomyian
attacking either these or any of the
many wild species of violets which occur
in almost every locality in this country.

On October 5 of the above mentioned
year Mr. P. H. Dorsett. of this depart-
ment, brought to this office several leaves
of sweet violets from the vicinity of
Washington, D. C, each of which was
folded up in such a manner as to bring
the upper surfaces together; the leaves
were much wrinkled and distorted, and
each contained from one to three whitish,
or more or less yellow, legless larv;e.
Thirty one adults were bred from these
on the 23rd and 24.th of thesame month.
Mr. Dorsett has published a brief
account of this pest, which is known
among florists as the "gall fly", together
with figures of the distorted leaves.
More recently Dr. Howard, by request of
a correspondent, has published a brief
account of this insect in a current pub-
lication.

Plants of violets infested with what is
evidently this same pest were received
July 17, 1S96, from Mr. W, A. Ham-

mond, of Richmond, Va., with the state-
ment that these insects had been quite
destructive to his violets during the
months of June and July for two years
past. The attack was principally
directed against the youngest leaves,
which in a short time turned brown and
dropped from the plant. As many as a
dozen larvae were sometimes found
within a single folded leaf.

September 9 and 21, 1897, larvae of
this species were also received at this
office from Mr. W. Davison, of Nyack,
N. Y.; and on August 31, 1898, others
were received from Mrs. J. H. Marbacher,
Tappan, N. Y. The latter stated in an
accompanying letter that her violet
plants were literally covered with these
larvcC in the folded and distorted leaves.
From those received, three adults issued
on the 9th of the following month.

Under date of October 12, 1898, Mrs.
J. Sampson, Gordonsville, Va., wrote
that a "gall fly," presumably this
species, had been injurious to violets
grown in beds during the early spring
of that year, but all the infested
leaves had been picked off and destroyed
and no specimens were available at the
date of writing.

Writing under date of January 27, 1899,
Mr. W. V. V. Powers, Cornwallon-Hud-
son, N. Y., stated that he had noticed
species about three years previously,
and had been troubled with it more or
less ever since. He was not certain that
there was any connection between the
appearance of this pest and the introduc-
tion of the so-called California violet,
but stated that they both appeared the
same year in his vicinity.

In a letter published December 3, 1898,
Mr. Davison, mentioned above as having
sent specimens of this insect to us for
identification, states that his experience
with this maggot convinces him that it
is the worst enemy the violet grower has
to contend with, owing to the extreme
difficulty experienced in its destruction
without injury to the plant. He says:

It secretes Itself in the crown of the plant: the
leaves as they come up are tightly curled, and
when unfolded there will be lound six to eight
small white maggots. On some p'ants you can
pick nlf the young leaves until the crown is bare.
Loosing the crown will cause the side crowns and
runners to start; the latter must be taken otT.
'liie maggot seldom appears on the side crowns,
giving them a chance to make good plants. The
llowers will not he as large as crown tlowers.

I dnl when the maggot leaves ihe plant it goes
into the gr -und. As proif of this. I placed forty
or lifty of the leaves containing maggots ou a pot
filled with soil. «ov,-ring the soil with glass,
evpeoting in this way lo see the maggot in the
chrysalis s'ate. At the end of two weeks, want-
ing to 'end some sueciraens to the Division of
luitouiolngy at Washington. 1 removed the glass,
but ih<- maggots were gone. 1 turned the soil out
of ihe i)Ot anil found maggots all through the soil
in Ihe same state in which they left the leaves.

He also expressed the belief that the 83'
was introduced with manure purchased
from a person who collected garbage, as
no flies were seen in his greenhouse pre-
vious to the introduction of this manure,
and the maggots were observed only
where it was used. Further experience
is necessary to confirm this opinion.

The subject of the so-called gall flies
which affect violets has also received
mention by Mr. B. T. Galloway in his
recently published handbook on violet
culture, under the heading "Gall Fly
Maggots." The nature of the injury is
there described and remedies suggested.
This account also includes a halftone
illustration reproduced from a photo-
graph showing the twisted leaves of
violets.

This insect, although belonging to the
same family as the two species already
referred to as also attacking violets in
Europe, pertains to a different genus; and

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while its work is very similar to that
produced by the Cecidomyiaaffinis, yet a
comparison of the adult gall-gnats with
the description of the last mentioned
species reveals the fact that the two are
very distinct, not only differing in the
venation but also in the structure of the
antenna'. Following is a description of
our species;

Antenn.-e in both sexes three-fifths as
long as the body, 14 jointed (2x12), the
ti^^t two joints subequal in length, each
as broad as long; third joint more than
twice as long as the second and more
slender, other joints becoming successively
slightly shorter except the last one; joints
three to thirteen each slightlyconstricted
near the middle, narrowed at the apex
into a petiole, which, on the thirteenth
joint, is almost one-half as long as the
thickened portion of the j oint ; t wo whorls
of bristly hairs on each of the joints from
three to thirteen inclusive, one near the
base, the other near the apex of the
thickened portion. Head and thorax
black, the hairs yellow; antenna and
legs brown, halteres yellowish, scutellum
and abdomen bright yellow, the hairs
also yellow. Wings gray, strongly
iridescent, thickly covered with short
hairs; first vein extending rather close to
the costa, terminating slightly before the
middle of the wing; third vein terminat-
ing distinctly below theextreme tip of the
wing, its basal portion, connecting with
the first vein, imperceptible; fifth vein
forked near the middle, the anterior fork
terminating midway between the apex
of the posterior fork and of the tip of the
third vein. Length 1.25mm to 1.50mm.

The remedy generally employed against
this pest consists in picking off and
destroying the infested leaves. It is also
amenable to the hydrocyanic acid gas
remedy, as detailed in Circular No. 37,
2d Ser., of this Division and undoubtedly
also to the buhach ir>»c t powder, recom-
mended as a specific against the "gall
flies" on roses. Tobacco, however, can
not be safely used to any great extent on
■riolets grown under glass.

BI-FLOWERED VIOLETS.

Three violets on one stem do not often
appear, neither are two blooms on one
stem of frequent occurrence, even in gar-
dens where violet culture is a feature. At
Fifield, however, Mr. R. Cawte grows
Marie Louise violets so well that, though
he has several frames full of plants, the
majority of the flower stems bear
two blooms, each with a long stalk,
while not infrequently three blooms are
borne on one stem, each bloom of full
size, fine shape, color and fragrance.
Exceptional vigor seems to be the cause
of such production, but if Mr. Cawte
could fix this variation from the normal
form he would be quite justified in calling
it a bi- flowered strain. In most casts
the peduncle or flower stem branches
quite low down, so that the two or
three flowers, as the case may be. have
each a stem three or more inches in
length, and can be used individually or
collectively. Judging from the number
of flowers Mr. Cawte sent us a few days
ago, his violets flower with the utmost
freedom, and by virtue of the branched
flower stems the crop is about doubled. —
The Gardeners' Magazine.

F. W. TAYLOR

WM. SCOTT.

SUPERINTENDENT AND ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT, RESPECTIVELY, OF
CULTURE AT THE PAN AMERICAN EXPOSITION, BUFFALO, N. Y.

HORTI-

CoLLEGE Point, N. Y.— Anton Schul-
theis is having electric lighting installed
in his range of greenhouses.

Neenah, Wis.— W. Z. Stewart has pur-
chased the establishment of Geo. Boozer
and will continue the business.

CARNATIONS.

topping young plants.

Do not be in too big a hurry to top the
young plants. Let them get high enough
to have at least four good joints between
the top of the pot and the point where
the plant is topped; in strong growing
varieties this can be increased to five
such joints. Some growers do not think
this is the proper method and some go
so far as to pinch the top out and leave
only the two lower leaves on the young
plant, so that it breaks growth right at
the bottom. There is no particular
objection to this method beyond the fact
that it makes a solid mass of growth
down to the ground and there is much
danger of getting the soil into the bot-
tom growth of the plant; this may not be
a direct cause of stem rot but it certainly
aids and abets it. This very low topping
also causes a check to growth by taking
practically all of the foliage away from
the plant; this may not be so perceptible
as some other checks but is none the less
undesirable.

In topping the young plants I find that
to allow them to grow until the axillary
buds at the base of the leaves are begin-
ning to push out into growth is a decided
advantage, as they are then ready to
push forward and take the place of the
top that you cut out, keeping up the
proper root development. Although this
is another point on which growers differ,
it seems reasonable that in topping the
young plants a good sharp knife should
be used and the top cut out instead of
pulled out, as a clean surface heals up
much more quickly than a ragged edge.

There is always the temptation to take
the top of a new variety as soon as it is
large enough to form a cutting that may
be rooted and thus increase the stock of
the variety, but this is often the cause of
a complete failure with a novelty which
might have been a success had the pur-
chaser paid some attention to the
natural laws of plant life, in handling the
young stock. It is far better to have
twenty-five good plants of a novelty for
trial next winter than to have twice or
three times that many poor ones.

It is not absolutely necessary that a

carnation be topped before it is planted
in the field, as some of the finest plants I
ever had made no sign of growth at the
axillary buds and were allowed to grow
three weeks in the field before topping,
which ran them to about the first of
May, and yet they made plenty of side
shoots before August and planting-in
time.

There are exceptions to all rules and
the exception to this rule of waiting until
side growth starts before topping comes
when a variety runs so high that it is in
danger of falling over before the side
growths start, and thus making a
deformed plant; then the plant should be
topped at such a height that it will not
fall. This is, however, an exceptional
case. Where the plants are grown
properly and not forced into a weak, soft
growth there is little danger of their get-
ting top-heavy. Albert M. Here.

Flowering Shrub Shoots Indoors.

The kinds of shrubs to select for flow-
ering indoors are those which bloom
quite early under natural conditions.
There is but little use to try summer
bloomers or even those of late spring.
The following list will give an idea of the
kinds meant: Common alder, dwarf
apple, common hazel, Deutzia gracilis,
Daphne Mezereum, goat willow, amelan-
chier, Cornus Mas, forsythia, Lonicera
fragrantissima, Persian lilac and Jasmi-
num nudiflorum.

These have all been tried at various
times and have been found to force well.
I use the term "force," though all that is
required is to place them in a greenhouse
to start the flower buds. Lengths of
about a foot are a good size to use. The
Cornus Mas, Daphne Mezereum, alder,
hazel and Jasminum nudiflorum are quite
impatient to flower, and it will be but a
few days after being taken inside before
the buds will be seen to expand. The
golden bell, forsythia, should also be
included.

The Cornus Mas, which is also knov^n
as Cornelian cherry, because of the large
fruit it bears later, is very pretty when m
flower. The blossoms are small, but

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there are such numbers of them ranged
along the branches that quite a display
is made. Outside this usually leads all
shrubs, excepting the Daphne Mezereum.
This is the first and its flowers, white on
some plants, pink on others, though
small, are very fragrant.

When grown in pots in a greenhouse
the Carolina jasmine, Gelsemium semper-
virens, blooms early, and it is a most
lovely vine, as all visitors to the south in
early spring are aware. But though the
plants live out with us they are usully
somewhat injured in winter, so that I
have never seen one flowrer out of doors.
If a bundle of shoots could be had from
the southern forests, no doubt they
would bloom nicely.

I have never been very successful with
branches of fruit trees, such as apple,
cherry, plum and pear. It may be that
if laid on damp moss in a dark place for
a while and brought to light later, when
the buds were somewhat advanced, suc-
cess would be attained. The same may
be true of Spirsa Reevesii, S. Van.
Houtteii, lilacs, snowballs and late
spring shrubs, which certainly do not
succeed in bottles of water as well as the
other sorts named.

A friend of mine had a few dwarf apples
last season, and these made an uncom-
monly beautiful showing when in bloom.
They were a mass of flowers in a short
time after given heat. These dwarf
apples are on the Paradise stock, which
dwarfs them, and then the potting
increases the tendency to early flowering.
These should make good selling plants
for Easter. An apple in full flower
would be pretty, besides the sweet odor
of the flower, and then what of the fruit
to follow? Joseph Meehan.

Begonia Gloire de Lorraine.

Without doubt this is one of the most
useful greenhouse decorative plants that
has been introduced for half a century.
We have no plant that will last in bloom
for such a length of time in the green-
house. Plants that were in blossom in
September are still in good condition
and there is no telling how long they
will blossom if they only are well looked
after.

This begonia is a hybrid between B.
Socotrana and B. Dregii. The cultivation
of this hybrid is made easier by knowing
something about both parents; therefore
I will give a short description of each
plant. B. Socotrana was sent to the
Royal Gardens, Kew, twenty years ago
from the Island of Socotra. As soon as
it blossomed great things were expected
from it in theway of hybridization. Very
soon Veitch & Sons took it in hand and
crossed it with several other species of
begonia and raised .several winter flow-
ering hybrids. M. Lemoine also raised
some hybrids and he kept on working
until he raised one of the finest hybrid
begonias in existence. Begonia Gloire de
Lorraine.

B. Socotrana has a perennial root-
stock formed of numerous fleshy buds
clustered around the base of the plant.
It has a slender stem from six to twelve
inches long which dies down annually.
The leaves are orbicular, four to ten inches
across and the petiole four to six inches
long. The flowers, which are of a bright
rose color, are produced in winter on
erect, slender axillary peduncles. The
other parent, B. Dregii, is not quite as
showy. It is a native of South Africa
and was introduced into cultivation
about 1840. Its flowers are white, about
one inch across and produced in axillary

cymes. The leaves are oblique, green
color, thin in texture and the succulent
stem is about one foot high. The root-
stock is fleshy. The descriptions are
dry reading but this new hybrid par-
takes of some of the characters of
both parents and the principal thing
I want to point out is that the root-
stock of B. Dregii is fleshy, and in
good sized plants of B. Gloire de
Lorraine it will be found that it has
also a fleshy rootstock. Therefore, by
cutting the plants well back the unde-
veloped buds on this fleshy rootstock
begin to grow and thosegrowths, when
they are an inch or two long, make the
very best cuttings.

If any one wants to grow large plants
for next Christmas, the plants would
have best been cut back during February.
Remember to keep the plants in the
warmest house after cutting them back.
In a week or two there will be plenty of
cuttings to take. With a good propa-
gating bed they root very easily, and in
about two weeks they are ready for
thumb pots. They ought to be kept
growing right along in the warmest
house and never given a check by neglect
of potting when they require it. During

THE LATE ARCHIBALD MIODLEMASS.

the early spring months on bright morn-
ings a slight syringing overhead does the
small plants good, but whenever the
weather gets warm and the fires are
stopped the syringing must be done
away with. After this the watering
must be done very carefully as too much
moisture on the benches or plants will
produce a very disastrous fungus disease.
During the summer a slightly shaded
warm house is the best and in autumn
they may be grown cooler and given
plenty of sunlight. When the plants
begin to show flowers they ought to be
neatly staked out. The staking takes
a good deal of time but it pays in the
end.

I have had plants grown along from
one cutting in each pot that was struck
last spring and when they were staked
out neatly measured two feet across at
Christmas. I tell this because some
writers advise to place three or four
plants in a pot. The soil I use is a
rough fibrous loam, leaf-mold, sand
and sheep manure. After their final

shift, when the plants are well rooted
into the soil in the pots, weak liquid
manure can be given abouL once in every
two weeks. Plants can be raised from
the leaves but as this begonia is so plenti-
ful now this method of propagating is
too slow, as the leaves take too long to
develop buds. Robert Cameron.

Helpful Reminders.

One of the most popular hardy peren-
nials for June blooms is the oriental
poppy and it you started some in the fall i

they should have immediate attention on I

account of their habit of forming a long j

tap root. If left in flats or a bed, it is 1

almost impossible to shift them without '

a large percentage of loss, but if put into
3-inch pots in a cool house now, the
roots will curl up and form a compact |

ball for setting out May 1. '

If you did not pot Lilium auratum and
L. speciosum and pack in a cool pit in the
fall, you can start some now. They are
not only valuable for summer cut Sow-
ers but plants just started are good for
bedding out. In potting these bulbs,
plunge them deep enough to allow the
roots from the top of the bulbs to grow |
into the soil as these are essential to a (
well developed stem and flower. Many
persons prefer paying 25 cents for a
potted plant in May to taking chances
on a bulb at 10 cents in the fall; besides
many people are inclined to have some
gardening done in May who will not
enthuse in autumn.

If you use Japanese maples for spring
and summer decorations, they should be
brought into warmth now. They are
beautiful and unique and a decorator
should not be without a few.

Coboea scandens should be sown now
and do not forget that unless the seeds
are placed on edge they are almost sure
to decay.

Agathajas should be shifted and
encouraged now for a good bloom at
Easter and the balance of spring.

Most of the annuals for early spring
bedding should be sown by the middle of
March. This is a trifle early for nastur-
tiums, as they grow so rapidly and
become too large.

Too few gardeners make use of the
salpiglossis; it is a flower that attracts
more than usual attention and is seldom
seen. It is not valuable for cutting
because of the odor, but in the garden
this is never noticed.

In selecting aster seed one cannot be
too careful to have the varieties which
give the most perfect individual flowers
and it pays to disbud them the same as
chrysanthemums.

For veranda boxes or vases the vinca
is a valuable vine and nursery-grown
honeysuckles started in pots now make
very desirable vines for boxes. C. B. W.

Notes of a Western Traveler.

The eastern tourist finds many things
floricultural out here in contrast to his
accustomed environments. Violets, for
instance, which are far from plentiful in
the eastern cities in February, may be
obtained in San Francisco by wagon
loads. It is the same with callas.
Acacias are in every florist's window and
are handled in quantities. With the
whole outdoors almost one great con-
servatory one would not expect a great
sale for florists' stock, but this is not the
case. Roses and carnations are in con-
stant demand and the wholesale prices
are higher than they are in the east.

At Menlo Park, Sidney Clack runs the

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greenhouses of the Sunset Seed and Plant
Co. He grows roses, carnations, violets
and bulbous stock, particularly lily of the
valley, in large i|uantitie8 and produces
a great deal of smilax out of doors. M.
Lynch, a neighbor of Mr. Clack, has
quite a large place and has been growing
sweet peas extensively but thinks that
roses and carnations pay better and will
devote his glass to them hereafter.

E. W. McLellan, the wholesaler and
commission man, has a model establish-
ment of more than 100,000 feet of glass
at Burlingame and states that he will
soon begin the erection of a range of
50,000 feet additional. The plant, which
has all been erected within three years, is
heated by crude petroleum, the only sys-
tem of its kind on the coast.

The establishment of John II. SieverscS:
Co., in San Francisco, is the Pacific
coast home of the carnation. None of
the eastern varieties are grown here,
however, but for size, strength of growth
and variety of color, the Sievers seedlings
are remarkable. Ethel Crocker origi-
nated here.

Ferrari Bros, have a big place and
grow general stock. At present they are
completing a range of new houses. Pick
& I'aber make a specialty of carnations
and have all the varieties well known in
the east.

Leon Ronnean has upward to 30,000
feet of glass devoted to stock for the
wholesale market and L. Chiappari has
60,000 feet for the same purpose. He
has excellent kentias.

Edward Scheverin has a new seedling
carnation, named for himself, which
appears to have merit.
I A. Pottet has a well stocked place and
some particularly fine heliotropes.

Westerner.

New York.

MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CLUB SLIMLY
ATTENDED. — GOOD PROGRESS IN CONVEN-
TION MATTERS.— A FINE PREMIUM LIST
IN SIGHT.— DOINGS AT THE MEETING.—
■ TRADE 2UIET. — LOW GRADE STOCK MOVES
SLOWLY.— CHANGES AMONG THE WHOLE-
SALERS -VARIOUS NOTES OF INTEREST.

The attendance at the monthly meet-
ing of the Florists' Club, on the evening
of March 12, was rather light but the
proceedings were sulliciently animated
to well repay those who were present.
President O'Mara was unable to attend,
owing to a severe attack of tonsilitis, so
Vice-President Herrington was called
upon to fill the chair, which he did in a
most acceptable manner. The principal
business ol the evening was reports of
the various sub-committees on the
different features of the coming S. A. F.
convention. All reported substantial
progress and encouragement from every
direction. The exhibition committee's
plans, as usual, received the greatest
attention and the demand for gold
medals, cash prizes and other trifles con-
tinues unabated. If appropriations
were made according to the views of
every adviser the schedule would require
the financial backing of the sugar trust
or some similar institution. However,
it will soon be in shape to publish and
that it will be as liberal and comprehen-
sive as could reasonably be asked, can-
not be doubted.

Max Richter, of New Spring ville, S. I.,
sent, via Alderman Morris, a bunch of
excellent Princess of Wales violets and a
special committee awarded honorable
mention therefor. Mr. Atkins mentioned
that an invitation to Jamestown, N. Y.,

for the convention of 1901 would be
extended to the S. A. F. at the New York
meeting. A vote of thanks was extended
to the Buffalo Florists' Club for hospi-
talities extended to members of the New
York club on the occasion of the recent
carnation meeting. It was announced
that a meeting of all committees on con-
vention matters would be called for
Monday evening, March 20.

Trade in general is quiet among the
cut flower men but not more so than
could reasonably be expected in Lent.
The weather has been cold, which does
not help the situation any, as the possi-
bilities of street business are thus cur-
tailed and the best existing means of dis-
posing of the surplus lower grade stock
is cut off. The supply coming in is
limited, considering the season, and this
is fortunate under the circumstances.
Carnations continue to find a ready out-
let for all of good quality that are sent
in. In roses the best sale is found for the
highest grade but there is a determined
attack on prices in progress continually
which requires backbone and alertness
on the part of the wholesalers to resist.

The firm of Blauvelt & Guttman has
dissolved. A. J. Guttman, as successor,
will, on April 1, take Koffman's present
location on Thirtieth street. J. H.
Blauvelt has opened in the place just
vacated by J. J. Perkins & Co.

J. N. May went to Holyoke last week
to lecture on rose culture at the Young
Men's Christian Association.

John Finck, for many years employed
in the establishment of Henry Butler on
Broadway, is dead.

Peter MacDonald has been appointed
to a position of responsibility in the New
York park department.

The New York Cut Flower Company
may locate at the comer of Broadway
and Thirtieth street.

Philadelphia.

TRADE IS nuiET. — NO GREAT OVER-SUPPLY.
— PREVAILING PRICES. — EASTER PROS-
PECTS.— INDICATIONS ARE FOR MANY
LILIES.— CRIMSON RAMBLERS WILL BE
FINE. — GOOD SHOW ASSURED FOR NEXT
WEEK. — ANTICIPATIONS OF ROSE SHOW.
—NOTES.

Things are quiet at present, the weather
being dark and blustery. There is no
great overstock accumulating, however,
nothing seeming to be in full crop. Roses
are a little more plentiful and are being
shaded a trifle in price; .'?4 to $5 per
dozen is now being asked for the best
Beauties, $s to $10 per hundred for the
best teas, with the emphasis on the "8."
Carnations bring $1.50 to $2 for the
quick movers and $3 to $4 for the fan-
cies. Violets are plentiful at 50 cents to
$1 for the doubles and 25 cents to 50
cents for the singles. Bulbous stock is
going slowly at from $3 to $4 per hundred.
Daflodils in pots have begun to sell well;
in fact all blooming stock, and there is
just now a fine assortment to be had, is
moving right along.

All eyes are, of course, turned to Easter,
now drawing near, and orders are being
placed for select and scarce stock. In
fact everything of this character has
already been ordered. Of Easter lilies I
think it may be said that there will be
enough to go around, as with few excep-
tions the crops are all good and ninety
per cent will be ready for Easter delivery.
The various lots are in different stages of
development, some with buds so far
advanced that they can be counted,
others having the buds just above the
leaves and still others with buds far

enough up to begin to turn down, and
all are said to be just right. They prob-
ably will all appear in fair condition for
the market when the time arrives, but as
to which are just right now is a ques-
tion. Crimson Ramblers are going to be
fine, for well budded plants are to be
seen in several places in this city. The
clusters of buds are now formed well
above the foliage so that each bud may
be counted. They are thought in this
condition to be about right and likely to
be at their best for the Easter trade.
Hydrangeas are now seen with buds
from two to three inches across and
promise to be very fine.

The exhibition of the horticultural soci-
ety next week should be a good one. The
premium list offers a chance to growers
and dealers alike to make a fine display
and when it is considered that all prizes
won are to be paid in spot cash the day
the show closes there would appear to be
no good excuse for other than a clean
sweep. The American Rose Company's
prize of $50 for the best seedling carna-
tion should bring out something fine in
this line.

The great rose show in New York is
being looked forward to with pleasure
by the craft in this city and a goodly
representation will no doubt be present.
There will also be quite a few exhibits
from this vicinity.

A. D. Hoagwill shortly take possession
of the basement store, 1631 Chestnut
street.

Robt. Craig is out west on a business
trip. K.

Boston.

MR. WARD LECTURES ON THE CARNATION. —
GOOD EXHIBITS ON VIEW.— SOME AWARDS.
—BUSINESS UNEXPECTEDLY LIVELY.—
CARNATIONS IN EXTRA DEMAND. — SOME
SPECIALTIES. — PROSPECTS FOR A PARTY
TO THE ROSE SHOW. — CASES OF THE
GRIPPE. — VARIOUS NOTES.

C. W. Ward's lecture on carnations and
their development attracted a very large
and attentive audience to Horticultural
Hall, on Saturday, March 10. The
choicest display of carnations ever seen
in Boston adorned the exhibition table
and the varieties displayed thereon were
frequently referred to by the speaker in
the course of his remarks. Awards were
made by the Massachusetts Horticult-
ural society, to Gov. Roosevelt a certifi-
cate of merit, to G. H. Crane a certificate
of merit and to No. 666 honorable men-
tion. The Marquis and Olympia, both
of which were shown in superb form, had
been before the society on a former occa-
sion and duly recognized. Genevieve
Lord from H. Weber & Sons, Maceo,
Bradt and a large number of seedlings
from C. W. Ward, seedlings from Patten
& Co. and May Whitney and Eleanor
Ames from D. Carmichael were among
the other notable exhibits. In the lower
hall James Comley held forth with a fine
display of violets, lilacs, camellias and
promiscuous flowers, N. F. Comley
showed new violet Sunnyside, a pale
colored cross between California and
Lady Hume Campbell, and Oakes Ames
and H. A. Wheeler had somenice orchids,
a certificate of merit being awarded to
Mr. Ames for Cattleya intermedia var.
alba. James Anderson showed hyacinths
and other spring flowers.

Business has been excellent during the
past week. The weather, although
pleasant, has not been sufficiently warm
to precipitate an oversupply and the
demand from store and street, local and
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much shipping having been going on in
the wholesale stores. Carnations sell
out in good shape, white ones being
decidedly short as compared with the
call for them, consecjuently carnation
values are all right generally. Among
the fancy things now coming in are
splendid acacia, which is coming to
Geo. A. Sutherland in fair supply, and
forced May flowers, of which Welch Bros,
are receiving regular shipments. Lilies
are not yet plentiful but those that are
in are generally of good quality and sell
for prices not far short of Easter quota-
tions.

It is probable that a good sized delega-
tion from this neighborhood will attend
the rose society's exhibition in New York
during the last week in March. The
regular spring show of the Massachusetts
Horticultural Society takes place in Bos-
ton the previous week and by the time
it is over the pilgrims who went to
Buffalo from here expect to have man-
aged to unload all the Canadian silver
quarters that came into their possession
while in that border town.

K number of cases of the grippe have
occurred among the local fraternity
during the past week. Among the vic-
tims are M. H. Norton, Wm. Edgar and
David Welch.

Edward Hatch mourns the los? of a
favorite sister, who died very suddenly
last week. The funeral took place on
Saturday from their residence on Com-
monwealth avenue.

Among the recent visitors are Messrs.
C. W. Ward and Paul Dailledouze, who
spent a few days in calling upon a num-
ber of the local carnation growers.

Jos. A. Dirwanger, Jr., passed through
here Saturday on his way home to Port-
land after another long trip to Manila
in the service of Uncle Sam.

Thos. Waters is now on the road repre-
senting Geo. A. Sutherland among the
New England towns, and reports good
business.

Wm. F. Molloy, for many years in the
employ of E. M. Wood & Co. as sales-
man, has resigned his position.

Recent visitors: Carl Jurgens and Carl
Jurgens, Jr., of Newport, R. I.

Chicago.

ANOTHER BUSY WEEK.— STOCK INCREAS-
ING IN OUANTITY.— QUALITIES SOMEWHAT
IMPROVED. — EXTRA DEMAND FOR WHITE.
— ADOLPH POEHLMANN TO START FOR
HIMSELF. — FRIEDMANN TO MAKE AIR-
SHIPS.— BUYERS FOR THE GARLAND GUT-
TER.— VARIOUS NOTES OF INTEREST. —
VISITORS.

This has been another extra good week
in wholesale circles and most of the
retailers have had their share of pros-
perity. Monday was the best day of the
week but the following days were large
and, ■ although production is on the
increase, everything has sold, even sev-
eral lots of over-ripe roses which growers
who have retail stores had held m their
own ice boxes for a week or so before
consigning them to be worked off at any
price the commission man could get.
There have been enough of the long Beau-
ties, too many of the short ones but not
sufficient supply of the medium lengths.
Brides and Bridesmaids have been fairly
plentiful but every day has furnished
illustrations of the greaterprofitin grow-
ing first-class stock, for the poorer
grades always have to wait until the
firsts are gone. The principal demand
has been for white and carnations have
been the principal shortage in that line,

commanding an extra price on that
account. There have been large quanti-
ties of callas and they have sold fairly
well; the bulbous stock moved after a
fashion. Violets have done slightly bet-
ter than for some time past because the
weather has been such most of the time
that the street men could handle any-
thing which the retailers did not want.

At the Florists' Club meeting last even-
ing, March 16, the attendance waslarge.
The principal attraction was the fine
display of hyacinths made by Superin-
tendent Stromback, of Lincoln Park,
from bulbs produced in the state of
Washington. A Hollander present stated
the blooms were as good as he had ever
seen. They were strong growing varie-
ties, however, and he doubted if similar
success could be obtained with such
delicate sorts as La Grandesse, Czar
Peter, etc. The Chicago Carnation Co.
made a fine display of seedling carnations,
one remarkably fine variegated. No. 82,
making the high score of SS points. The
others were No. 44, scarlet, 86 points;
No. 64, variegated, 70 points; Chicod,
variegated, 81 points. Wm. Timmieand
Wm. Fisher, of Joilet, M. Magnuson,
Bowmanville, and Chas. Hughes, city,
were elected to membership.

On April 1 the Weiland-Risch Floral
Company, of Evanston, will open a Chi-
cago wholesale store at 59 Wabash ave-
nue, street floor. J . P. Risch will be in
charge and Robert Northam, now with
George Reinberg, will be the salesman.
The Evanston range of glass is now
turning out considerable quantities of
good stock and new houses will be added
this season, while all the latest roses and
carnations will be planted for next year.
This will be the first wholesale house in
Chicago upon the street level and the
innovation will be watched with interest
by the rest of the trade.

Adolph Poehlmann has sold his inter-
est in the Poehlmann Bros.' greenhouses
at Morton Grove to his two brothers,
John and August, and is planning to
invest several thousand dollars in a range
of glass upon his own account. Under
the new regime John will continue in
charge of the salesroom at 5.! Wabash
avenue while August devotes his energies
to the management of the greenhouses.
They have had a good season thus far.

O. J. Friedman is about to embark in
the manufacture of airships and auto-
mobiles according to the declared pur-
poses of the Friedman Automobile Co.,
which was incorporated at Springfield
one day this week. The capital stock is
$100,000 and the incorporators are Mr.
Friedman, James Rosenthal, a lawyer at
79 Dearborn street, and Walter W. Rob-
inson.

E. R. Sackett, of Fostoria, O , was a
visitor this week and invested in a suffi-
cient quantity of Garland's iron gutters
to fit out a new 10,000-foot range of
rose houses. Eastern growers seem to
be taking to the Garland device, for
George Wrisley, of Windsor, Conn., has
placed an order for 1,000 feet of the Val-
ley Gutter, sufficient for a good sized
range.

The Amling establishment looks like
business. Space is given to two other
dealers and with the advent of George
Piepgras, who has a neatly partitioned-
off corner, there is no unused room in
the big basement.

The St. Louis bowlers have accepted
the invitation to come to Chicago for a
match game but the date of the contest
has not yet been determined.

Kennicott Bros. Co. reports a very
encouraging sale for mahonia leaves.

This is a green which the florists are just
beginning to appreciate.

McKellar & Winterson have a large
stock of spring bulbs, having taken the
entire output of a southern grower, and
report good trade.

H. S. Chase, of the Alabama Nursery
Co., Huntsville, Ala., has been in town
this week and reports heavy spring
orders.

Peter Reinberg is forcing some lily of
the valley this year and having very fair
success.

Visitors: Wm. Sharpe, of Kansas City,
Mo.; Walter Mott, of Philadelphia; Geo.
Souster, Elgin, 111.; A. S. Swanson, St.
Paul.

Baltimore.

BUSINESS SLOW EXCEPT IN THE LINE OF
FUNERAL WORK. — REPORTS AT THE
CLUB MEETING.— THE ELECTION.— MUCH
SATISFACTION EXPRESSED.- THE BAN-
QUET AND SPEAKERS.

Business continues to wear a subdued
air, though the supply has not yet
passed greatly beyond the demand.
Funeral work continues strong and the
men who depend on it, apparently have
escaped Lenten dullness so far.

Reports from the sick members at the
club indicate the speedy recovery of Phil
Welsh, but there is not much improve-
ment in Mr. Tischinger's case. The report
of the show committee was that the car-
nation exhibition was a success, although
the weather hindered the attendance
somewhat. \'otes of thanks were given
to E. Holden for his show of cinerarias,
and Mr. Ferine for the loan of jars for
the show. After receiving proposals for
membership from Jos. Hogarth, Robt. M.
Kemp, Jno. Wolf and Jno. Wiedey, the
club proceeded to the annual election of
officers. Robt. Halliday was nominated
by F. G. Burger and elected by acclama-
tion, in spite of his protests. N. F. Flit-
ton was chosen vice-president, F. G.
Burger, treasurer; Henr3- Ekas, financial
secretary; J. J. Perry, recording secretary
and J. L. Wagner, librarian.

After the election, and a very few
minutes was sufficient for it, felicitation
ran high and all adjourned to the dining
hall to partake of one of the most thor-
oughly satisfactory banquets the club
has ever enjoyed. 13. A. Seidewitz acted
as toastmaster, a position in which all
hands acknowledged him to be inimitable.
Although the speeches were informal and
light in vein, no one failed to express
some hopeful or cheerful sentiment and
the whole banquet was fairly odorous
with the feeling of good fellowship and
the expectation of a prosperous and
successful year. From the president-
elect, who opened by outlining the work
before the club in preparing for the car-
nation society's convention, to R. Vin-
cent, who was one of the last and who
lifted up the veil of the future enough to
give a glimpse of a greater convention
still in the distance but within sight, all
were optimistic and filled with good
feeling. It would be impossible to give
even a synopsis of the speeches without
trespassing upon the rights of other
correspondents, but the following mem-
bers had something to say which was
well said: Rol)t. Hallidav, Wm. Christie,
N. F. Flitton, Geo. Brown, Fred. G Bur-
ger, Wm. McKoberts, Jno. J. Perry, Robt.
Graham, Harry Ekas, Wm. Fraser, Thos.
Patterson, Chas. L. Seybold, I. H. Moss,
Richard \'incent, John Rider, Jno. Wiedey,
H. Cleveland and W. Stocksdale.

Mack.

igoo.

The American Florist.

975

{ Toronto.

MORE ADOUT THE CAHNATION SHOW. —
WHAT THE GROWERS STAGED, —ALL THE
NEW SORTS IN EVIDENCE. — BEST FLOWERS
EVER SHOWN IN CANADA. — CERTIFICATES
NOT VET AWARDED.— MEETING OF THE
HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION.

(The carnation exhibition of March S,
reported on briefly last week, wasagreat
I success. The flowers were e.xtra fine and
the hall was so crowded at times that it
■was diflicult to get near the tables.
Miller & Son, of Bracondale, sho wed good
yases of Lady Van Home, Lady Roberts,
Lady Minto and Jno. Dunlop. F. Dorner
& Son, Lafayette, Ind., had a vase of
magnificent blooms of G. H. Crane.
C. W. Ward, of Cottage Gardens also
had very fine flowers of G. H. Crane and
Mrs. Bradt. W.J. Palmer & Son.Buflalo,
had extra good blooms of Mayor Pin-
! gree, and a fine large sport from the
i same, orange and salmon in color; also a
white sport of Daybreak equal to that
flower at its best.
J. Gammage had a dark pink seedling
i called Rosy Morn, and a white named
Expectant; also very good vases of Mary
Wood, Leslie Paul, Red Bradt and
America. C. Scrim, Ottawa, had a vaseof
Imperial in fine condition, some extra
Marie Louise violets and a number of
good roses. The most notable thing in
the exhibit was a vase of the famous
Liberty rose which was superb. Harry
Dale, of Brampton, showed good blooms
of White Cloud, Armazindy, Glacier, Lily
Dean and others. Ewing& McNaughton
were on hand with their patent plant
boxes, which seemed to be a success,
judging from the orders they were taking.
I A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., sent a fine
f vase of Ethel Crocker in splendid condi-
tion. Peter Fisher, of Ellis, Mass , con-
tributed Mrs. T. W. Lawson, in fine
shape. R. Witterstaetter, Sedamsville,
0., showed Enquirer, which was magni-
ficant in every respect. L. E. Marquisee,
of Syracuse, sent a large vase ot The
Marquis, splendid blooms, in superb con-
dition. This formed, to the visitors, one
of the principal attractions of the exhibi-
tion. H.JWeber & Sons, Oakland, Md,,
had a fine vase of Genevieve Lord. J. H.
Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa., sent Queen
Louise, a pure white flower of fair size
and quality.

E. G. Hill & Co.'s principal exhibits
were magnificent vases of Olympia and
J. Whitcomb Riley, three and one-half-
inch blooms. W. Fendley, Brampton,
had Wm. Scott in extra fine condition
and some exceedingly good violets. Wm.
Scott, of Buffalo, had an extra good vase
ofWhiteCloud.F. Dicks, London, showed
Portia, Eldorado and Daybreak, all good.
J. H. Dunlop had extra good blooms
of Mrs. Bradt and General Gomez, and a
magnificent vase of twenty-five spikes of
Defiance mignonette. j.N. May,Summit,
N. J., showed a vaseof Olympia, described
by the judges as magnificent.

After the carnation meeting a repast
was laid in the dining room in honor of the
visitors, at which fifty seven sat do wn.and
a pleasant and jovial evening was spent,
enlivened with appropriate speeches,
toasts, songs and stories, Wm. Scott
being awarded the cake for the latter.
At a meeting of the Canadian Horticul-
tural Association held the same evening it
was arranged that the convention
should be held in Montreal the week
prior to the S. A. F. convention in New
York so that those who wish can take
in both. The programme, which will be
published later, was arranged. The new
Canadian trade journal was promised
the support of the Association. S. P.

Cincinnati.

STATE OF THE MARKET.— TUB SECOND
CARNATION SHOW. — ENQUIRER CAPTURES
THE GOLD MEDAL -MANY CERTIFICATES
AWARDED.— SOME GOOD BLOOMS.

Stock has been more plentiful the past
week, the increase being at least fifty per
cent. Roses have been equal to the
demand with the exception of long
stemmed Beauties. Carnations have
been steadily improving in quality and
were never better. Violets are quite
plentiful at 50 cents per hundred. Har-
risii lilies are still scarce and sell at $1.50
per dozen.

Our second carnation show was held
at the society's club rooms on March 10,
and was pronounced by all the best of
this season. The blooms shown eclipsed
all previous displays. The vase of
Enquirer was the center of attraction and
was well worthy the McLean gold medal
which was awarded to it. Mr. Witter-
staetter also received a certificate for
Elinore and two cash prizes- Messrs.
Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md., showed a
magnificent vase ot No. 11, a pink of
grand form, and No. 30; both were cer-
tificated. Mrs. E. T. Grave, of Richmond,
Ind., exhibited Dorothy, a dark pink,
which was awarded a certificate. L. E.
Marquisee, of Syracuse, N. Y., was
awarded a certificate for The Marquis,
which arrived in excellent shape. Crabb
& Hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich, exhib-
ited a vase of Irene which scored eighty-
five points and received a certificate.
E. G. Hill & Co. staged a fine collection,
notable varieties being Leslie Paul,
EthelCrockerand Olympia, which received
certificates. Among our home growers
A. Sunderbruch was first with Daybreak,
Wm. Murphy first with four vases of
commercial varieties, and W. Rodgers
first with a vase of mixed varieties.
Visitors at the show were: E, G. Hill
and John Evans, of Richmond, Ind.; H.
Weber, of Oakland, Md.; S, H. Harbis-
ton, Danville, Ky.; Theo. Bock, Hamilton,
O., and S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia.

H. SCHWARZ.

Buffalo.

TRADE IS yUIET AND BARGAIN OFFERINGS
IN VOGUE.— RESULTS ARE GOOD.— A
VISITOR FROM PHILADELPHIA,- PHIL
SCOTT GOES TO DENVER.— OTHER NOTES.

Lenten season is with us in every sense
of the word. Trade has been decidedly
quiet and had it not been for the bargains
offered by different stores, as dry goods
firms do, every day would have been like
a Sunday. One would sell carnations,
another violets, and so on, trying to
attract the pubHc. 1 think bargains in
flowers are all right providing it is a
bargain and one has the public under-
stand that it is lor one day only. While
the dealer does not make any monev he
does not lose and it all has a tendency to
bring people to the store. Ten cus-
tomers at $1 each is certainly a better
business proposition than one at $10.
While the profit may not be as large at
all times, one makes a busy business cen-
ter out of his store.

Phil. Scott has accepted a position
with the leading florist of Denver, Col.,
and we shall lose a very active partici-
pant in our social and athletic activities.
Denver seems to lay claim to Buflalo
boys, especially from Scott's, as M. Bloy
went there January 1 to assume the
management of the greenhouses of the
Park Floral Co., the firm which has now
secured Philip Scott to manage its store.

The cards displayed in Adams' window,

advertising his Lenten bargains, also
Meteor, Romans and lilies, have created
plenty of talk but they make a good
advertisement. Good roses are still
bringing $2 to $3 per dozen; carnations
from 25 cents to 75 cents; violets $1.50
per hundred; bulbous stock GO cents to
75 cents; Beauties $7 to $9 and meeting
ready sale.

We were honored last week by the
presence of J. Walker, ot Philadelphia.
Wm. Scott had Mr. Walker under his
care. He called on the trade in general,
ending up by the commissioner, Mr.
Walker, Adams, Phil Scott and a couple
of others engaging in a bowling game.

This week will see a considerable
change in the flower stores of Buff'alo.
William Scott removes to Cold Spring,
severing his connections with the down
town brigade. W. A.

Washington.

TRADE (,00D AND STOCK PLENTIFUL.—
LEISSLER COMES TO TOWN.— SOME DEC-
ORATIONS.—ROSE BOXES SELL WELL.—
NOTES.

Trade is holding up well and some of
the florists say they are quite busy but
others are feeling that Lent has set in.
Roses, carnations, violets and bulbous
stock are quite plentiful but prices are
fair.

George A. Leissler, formerly of Anacos-
tia, D. C, has taken the greenhouses of
Mrs. M. N. Phillips at Cottage Hill. He
is growing a general stock of roses, car-
nations and bedding plants. His Golden
Gate roses, carnations and Astilbe Jap-
onica are looking fine.

The .American Rose Co. had the decora-
tion for Mrs. Lyman J. Gage's supper,
March 10, and in the center of the table
was a large vase of about 200 seedling
carnations, no two alike, which were
much admired.

Carnations being more in demand than
roses, the American Rose Co. tried the
experiment of fixing up a lot of dollar
boxes, using about six nice roses with a
few bulbous flowers and a spray or two
of Asparagus Sprengerii. In two days
they sold over eighty boxes. Their car-
nations, Luna, Mephisto, Liberty and
America, are looking fine.

J. H. Small & Sons have a very fine lot
of Lilium Harrisii. Quite a number are
in bloom now but most of them will
come in about Easter.

Wm. Crawford had the decoration for
Mrs. Gen. Foster's luncheon, March 9,
using about 500 yellow narcissi and
asparagus. Trade is fair at his Grant
Place Flower Store.

A. Gude & Bro. are adding four more
houses to their new range of g'ass.

P. G.

St. Louis.

There is very little change in the cut
flower market this week, with the excep-
tion that stock is coming in a little more
plentifully. There is still an over-produc-
tion of single violets. Extra fine roses
hold their own in prices. Brides, Bride-
maids and Meteors bringing from $4 to
$8 per hundred, and Perles $2 to $+,
Carnations bring from $1.25 to $2 while
extra fancy varieties go as high as $2.50
and $3. Bulbous stock brings $3 and
$4. The retailers all report good busi-
ness. The opera creates quite a demand,
several large bunches of roses being
haiided up over the footlights each night,
besides the boxes of cut flowers that are
sent back of the stage.

J. M. Potts, of Chicago, has opened a
very pretty retail store at 3838 Finney
avenue. |. M. H

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The American Florist.

Mar. ij,

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Subscriptions accepted only from those

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Advertisements on all except cover pages,

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Discounts are allowed, only on consecutive inser-
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$1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two
front pafices, regular discounts ap-
plying only to the back pages.
The Advertising Department of the American
Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen
and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only.
Orders for less than one-half inch space not accepted.
Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to
secure insertion in the issue for the following
Saturday. Address

AMERICAN FLORIST CO., CHICAGO.

New camellias are attracting consider-
able attention in Europe just now.

Some samples of new Easter souvenirs
from D. B. Long are very attractive.

Many florists, especially in western
sections, complain of difficulty in secur-
ing efficient help.

The spring number of the American
Florist will be issued March 31. Please
send your advertisement now.

Supplies in most lines continue to
advance in price. How is it now with
the prices you make your customers on
stock and work?

Every day we learn through our
Directory Department of new firms
starting in business. Advertisers can
reach these by using our columns.

The imports of window glass into the
United States during January amounted
to 85,555 boxes, an increase of about
20,000 boxes over those of the last
months of 1899. The heaviest shipments
were to San Francisco, Boston and St.
Louis.

Primula KEWENSis(P.floribunda X P.
verticillata) is a new hybrid obtained at
Kew Gardens, England, and described
as a yellow P. obconica with the flowers
borne in whorls. P. floribunda bears
small yellow flowers in the greatest pro-
fusion and many attempts have been
made to cross it with other species.

Elsewhere in this issue will be found
portraits of F. W. Tfiylor and Wm.
Scott, superintendent and assistant
superintendent, respectively, of horticul-
ture at the Pan-American Exposition,
which is to be held at Buffalo, N. Y,
next year. Both gentlemen are so well
and favorably known to the trade that
any commendation on our part would
be superfluous. To Mr. Scott has been
assigned full charge of floriculture.

Geraniums for Winter.

Ed. Am. Florist:— Please give names
of five or six up-to-date geraniums for
winter blooming and state when the cut-
tings should be taken so as to have
the plants in 4-inch and 5-inch pots and
in bloom November 1. E. E.

Red, Heteranthe and John Doyle; pink,
Francis Perkins, Mme. Jaulin and Beaute
Poitevine; white, Mme. Ami Chevrelierre.
Cuttings taken anytime in May or June
should make nice blooming stock by
November 1. They must not be allowed
to get hard but should be encouraged in
every way and kept growing right along.
C. W. Johnson.

Greenhouse Building.

Scranton, Pa. — Eugene Antoine, one
house.

Brewster's Neck, Conn.— J. T. Peckham,
one house 12x30.

Lenox, Mass.— John Sloane, on conser-
vatory.

Woodmere, Mich.— Anton Kaier, three
houses.

Salt Lake City, Utah.— C. F. Pfau, one
house.

Washington, D. C— A. Gude & Bro.,
four houses.

Society of American Florists.

DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION.

Chatterton Warburton registers Car-
nation Cressbrook, a seedling from Mrs.
G. M. Bradt X William Scott. Color,
bright pink; size of flower, three to three
and one-half inches; stem strong and
wiry; plant a strong grower, ready
rooter and having no surplus foliage.

C. H. Gerbig registers Geranium A. N.
Gerbig, single zonale. Flowers bright
apricot salmon shaded much deeper
towards center, with distinct white eye;
truss large; foliage deep green with dark
zone; growth strong and compact.

Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y.

The Tendency of the Times.

The question of flower values in the
market as afiected by improved quality
and increased production, touched upon
by Mr. Herr in a recent article, is one of
vital interest, not alone to carnation
specialists but to all commercial flower
growers. A regular market for superla-
tive grades of any flowers at fancy prices
exists only in certain metropolitan com-
munities. The country or suburban
florists and their customers, too, know
good material as well as anyone, as their
well-known disposition to find fault with
medium-class goods shows, but while
ever ready to take their cue from their
most critical city colleague in the matter
of quality, will not follow him in the
matter of price. The inevitable result
of this double-edged protest against
medium-grade stock on one side and
fancy prices for extra stock on the other,
is a determination on the part of the out-
of-town florist to become independent of
the city supply by producing locally as
much as possible of the stock needed and
the city wholesaler, to whom the country
florist has been a good customer in the
past, sees his once profitable shipping
trade slipping away until it no longer
exercises any influence on distribution or
values.

The immediate gainers from the move-
ment are the greenhouse builders and the
rooted cutting men, whose business pros-
pers therefrom, and the city retailers,
who, seeing a well-supplied market and
fearing no interference from outside
demands, make it their business to grade
up on choice selection and batter down
general values, with the result that we
see only the smallest percentage of the
entire cut commanding fancy figures,
while the balance of the product, being in
unmanageable surplus with no protec-
tion from either city or country trade,
becomes the prey of the street vendor,
who quickly gives it the finishing blow
by exposing it for sale under debasing
conditions and surroundings.

It being certain that there will always
be old and dilapidated greenhouses,
always plenty of careless or incompetent
growers who can be depended upon to
produce all the low grade material that

the cheap demand can consume, it would
seem that the time had now come when
it would pay the best growers — those
who aim to produce high-grade stock
and cater to the trade that is able
to pay for it— to cut loose absolutely
from the low-class market. Whatever
disposition they would make of the per-
centage of inferior stock that is unavoid-
ably produced in even the best-managed
places— whether it is destroyed, given
away or sold — it should never be seen in
the same market where such growers'
standard product is handled nor should
they, under any possible circumstances,
allow their name to be associated with
it. Manufacturers in other lines have'
learned that there is always room for
the concern that produces high-class
goods exclusively and stands upon the
reputation that no other quality can be
bought from it. The fact that such a
grower gets $2 a dozen for his carnations
while his neighbor who caters for the
cheaper market gets $2 a hundred for his
will not indicate that the former is get-
ting rich any faster than the latter. Each
will find his level and each make his
legitimate profit based upon his enter-
prise and business sagacity and afforded
by the operations of supply and demand
in their respective spheres.

Syracuse, N. Y.

We were never more surprised than
when nine staunch and true Uticans
alighted from the Empire State Express
on March 7 to try conclusions with us
on the bowling alley, and our victory of
three straight games gave us equal
surprise. They were evidently over-
trained, evidencing, as they did. superior
work, but the pins would fall like gates
ajar. The I'tica party consisted of
Peter Crowe, W. J. Crowe, Frank Baker,
J. C. Spencer, W. Kauffer, Harry Mat-
thews, Chas. Matthews, W. A. Rowland
and A. C. Brown. The Syracuse contest-
ants were Alfred Burt. T. Bishop, David
Campbell, Geo. Ham, C. A. Fox, Joe
HuUer, W. Smiley, W. H. Dow, A. Davis
and R. Bard. Scores in the first game
were: Syracuse, 1005; Utica, 964. Second
game, Syracuse, 1044; Utica, 967. Third;
well, they had to catch the 12:20 train
to go home. The highest score of the
evening was made by A. Davis, 180.

A sleighride was enjoyed in the after-
noon, twenty inches of "the beautiful"
making it good running. The first stop
was at L. E. MaKjuisee's to see the
famous Marquis, a wonderful sight
indeed; thousands of massive and finely
formed flowers in full bloom among a
sea of buds. The Syracuse also was in
fine array, the flowers being far superior
to those shown at Buft'alo. White
Cloud was also good. Proceeding to
Henry Burt's we found that great old
florist and market gardener, in his
seventy-fifth year, around just the same
as ever. After partaking of his hospital-
ity a hurried visit was made toQuinlan's
to see Golden Gate and Dunlop's new
rose. Lady Dorothea, W. R. Smith, of
this firm, receiving the boys courteously.
A supper was served at the Bastable.

Trade has been quite a little better
since Lent began. Flowers of all kinds
are plentiful, with the exception of roses.
Bulbous stock goes rather slowly, yellow
tulips, daffodils and lily of the valley
being the best sellers. There are more
yellow teas and functions this season
than the red of last yeai». Golden Gate
roses arc fast becoming favorites, the
extras on long stems bringing 7.5 cents
each at retail. R. B.

xgoo.

The American Florist.

977

OBITUARY.

\V. \V. GREENE.

W. W. Oreene, the oldest florist of
Watertown, N. V , and for some years
retired, died ([uite suddenly on March 8.
He was an octogenarian and was born
in the city in which he spent his long and
useful life. In 1852 he married Miss
Elizabeth Ingham, of Redwood, who
survives him with two sons and two
daughters.

ARCHIBALD MIDDLEMASS.

Archibald Middlemass, one of Milwau-
kee's pioneer florists, died March 15, of
pneumonia. He had been ailing for
three years with bronchial trouble, which
prevented his usual activity and no
doubt was the cause of what appeared to
be a sudden closing of a long career. He
is survived by his wife, two sons and
two daughters. Mr. Middlemass was
born in Edinburg, Scotland, fifty-eight
years ago. He was first known in Mil-
waukee as gardener to David Ferguson,
with whom he remained until shortly
after Lee's surrender, when he formed
a CO- partnership with John M. Dunlap,
who had what were then known as the
Rose Hill Nurseries, opposite Forest
Home Cemetery. After a few years he
took a piece of land adjoining Mr. Dun-
lap's, where he has lived and done busi-
ness ever since. For a time he had as a
partner Alexander Laine who was for a
long time superintendent of Forest Home
Cemetery. Four years ago he purchased
a large plant lor roses and carnations
known as the Duester place; this proved
a decided financial failure and was very
disheartening. Mr. Middlemass was a
plantsman particularly, but in those
days when each florist had to do every-
thing, he held his end up to equal any.
He has always been quite prominent in
the St. Andrew's society, foremost in out-
of-door games and had a good voice. He
was a leader among the curlers of Wis-
consin. The greenhouses are now well
stocked and will be managed by his wife
and daughter until spring business is at
an end; whether they will continue the
business later is not yet determined
upon. C. B. W.

Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists
Received.
EUwanger & Barry, Rochester, N Y.,
trees, shrubs and plants; L. E. Archias
Seed Co., Carthage, Mo., seeds; Phoenix
Nursery Co., Bloomington, 111., trees,
shrubs, plants and bulbs; Emma V.
White, Minneapolis, Minn., flower seeds;
Fick & Faber, San Francisco, Cal., car-
nations, roses, chrysanthemums and vio-
lets, wholesale; Theo. Bock, Hamilton,
O., chrysanthemums; Cooke & McCord,
Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y., trees,
shrubs, plants and seeds; C. H.Joosten,
New York, N. \'., bulbs, plants and seeds;
John W. Hall, Marion Station, Md.,
Iruit plants; F. G. Pratt, Concord, Mass.,
trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants,
wholesale; Geo. M. Carter, Evergreen,
Ala., decorative evergreens; Mrs. Theo-
dosia B. Shepherd, Ventura-by-the-Sea,
Cal., plants, seeds, and bulbs; C. Keur &
Sons, Hillegom, Holland, bulbs and
plants; E. C. Amling, Chicago, 111., cut
flowers; E. H. Hunt, Chicago, 111., cut
flowers, seeds and bulbs; Cincinnati Cut
Flower Co., Cincinnati, O., cut flowers
and florists' supplies; J. B. Deamud, Chi-
cago, 111., cut flowers; McKellar & Win-
terson, Chicago, III., cut flowers and

seeds; James J. H. Gregory & Son, Mar-
blehead, Mass., seeds; John D. Imlay,
Zanesville, O , seeds and plants; Thomas
Meehan & Sons, Germantown, Philadel-
phia, Pa., trees, shrubs and plants,
wholesale; The Win. H. Moon Co.,
Morrisville, Pa., trees, shrubs and plants;
LaPorte Nursery, LaPorte, Ind., trees
shrubs, and vines, wholesale; L.J. Farmer,
Pulaski, N. Y., fruit and berrv plants;
Vick & Hill Co , Rochester, N. Y., bulbs,
plants and roots, wholesale; J. N. Kidd,
St. Joseph, Mo., plants and cut flowers.

SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE.

AdTerttBementB ander tblB head will be Inserted at
the rate of 10 cente a line (aeven words) eaob Inser-
tion. Cash must aooompany order. Plant advB. not
admitted under this head.

Byery paid "iibscrlber to the AITKRIOAN FLORIST
for the year I'.iOO la entitled to a flve-llne want adv.
(Bltuatlons only) free to be used at any time dorlnfi
the year.

SITDATION WANTKD— Byeooaail-around grower;
mar led. ADAM BAI.MEU, Vtrcennee, Ind,

s

ITUATION WAN TKD— As workK»i fo'emaE.roBes,
carratlons and nent^rHl etocte Adoreas

ABC. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-8y a first-clapB florist. com-
petent to All any p'mitlnn, comraerelat or private.
Addrefs A B. P O Box litl. Wesi Orange. N J.

SITDATION WANTKO— By a«ood grower of rosBB
and carnfltl'ine: IS ye^irs' e.vperlence: elngle;
American, 32 years of age Rtate wages. Address
R O. American Florist. Cblcago.

SITUATION WANTED-By tlior ughly reliable all-
around gr >wi>r; cumpetei't lo fill any poslilon In
either commercial or p'lvate place. Address

W E. ;H53U Michigan Ave . rhleapo.

SITU \TION WANTKD— By experienced flirlst;
good def-lgner and dfCorai'T Koses, 'mums, car-
nations, violets speclaltie-* 20 years' practice! study.
Best of references. Address Florist.

10'21 W Third St.. Canton. Ohio.

SITUATION WANTED-By yning German, seven
months la thin c luatry. Competent grower of
cut flowers a* d experienced plantsman and landscape
gardener. Address .Iac. Schneider,

care American t'lorlst, < hlcago.

SITUATION WANTED— By a fl ret Cass all-around
florist: 1 years" experience. Good growerof roses,
carnations, 'mums, etc . ard general stock. German,
single, age 23. State wnges Address

Koses, 5807 N. 24th St.. Omaha, Neb.

SITUATION WANTKl>-By a practlcil trower of
paimp, ferns and cut fi iwers also decorator: on
private or comnerclal pl-ce: married man. no chil-
dren. References as to character and ability Ad-
dress r> W, care American Florlet.

SITUATION WANIEO-Aprll let. by competent
florl'tand landscape gardener: single, age ao; all
branches of tioriculmre. forcing of vtgetables. etc.
Public Institution or prlva'e plpce. Go* d recommen-
dations. Address Pkhmanest. care Am. Florist.

SITUATION WANTED — By flrst-class grower of
io high grade cut flowers, ruses Beauty and Teas,
carnations, mums, violets and buib stock, as working
for- man or to take charge of section; 15 years' experi-
ence. Best of referni cis Address

BEA UTY. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED— As foreman ormanager on
commercial place, or head-gardener on private
place; th years' experience in general gardening.
Orchids, palms, ferns, roses, carnatljns, 'mums, eic.
beet of references Address B.

W. J Stewart, ti7 Bromfleld St , Boston, Mass.

SITUATION WANTED-By a middle aged English
landsC'-pe gardener, on private or commercial
place. A No. I propsgator; thoroughly unoerstands
the growing of siove p ants, and could ta ke charge • f
a small comm rclal p aca No cows or horses. Apply
to ALFRED HUMPHREYS, Beran St , Cohoes. N Y.

W

ANTEO— Florist and gardener on small commer-
cial place In Maine for particulars, address
Florist. Augusta. Me.

W'

ANTED— Address of Louis Truxler, a practical
and ornamental florist

Taos. B. BULL. Bakersfleld. Cal.

W

ANTED— Vegetable gardener all the year round,
for greenhouse and field Address

Box m. Station 1. Des Moines. Iowa.

WANTED-A capable unmaTted gardener, with
references. Must have had experience with
orchids and greenhoiises Y Y, care Am Florist.

WANTED— A copy of Issue No 4, October 1, 1885,
volume lot the American florist, In good
condition. Address S 8, care American Flonet.

WANTED AT ONCE— Two men. one to care for
section of greenhouse, the other as a helper.
Steady position. Geo Ueinkerg,

301 Balmoral Ave , Chicago.

WANTED— Second man, single to grow carnations;
wages 145. UU per month with room and board.
References required . State experience. Address
T H care \merlcan Florist.

WANTED— Immediately- good florist, single. Oood
chance for right party Send references and
wages expected with board and room

Aro. Smith, Muscatine, Iowa.

WANTKD— A florist for general greenhouse work;
must be suber, Industrious and trusty. WageB
$25 to per month and board Spnd references

I. L PiLLSuaHV, Galesburg. III.

WANTBD AT ONCK-A young man. with some
experience In greenhouse work; must be wlillng
to take cure of hor«e Address

FuEi) .1. King. 22j Madison St . Ottawa. III.

WANTED An experienced man, single, who can
grow flrst clans cut flowers and plants for retalt
trwde Send references and wagf s wanted with board
and room, to A M. York. Uarcnck, M'ch.

WANT KD— Young m-»n for general Hreenhouse
work In aUr^ecut fluwer esiab.lahment Board
and lodging furnished. Address

J. M. GASSKR, Euclid Ave , Cleveland. O.

WANTED— LandseapR and vegetable gardener for
gentleman's place near Milwaukee. Single.
References needed r^taTp exnerlen'-e

F. W. Von CoTZUAi'SE.N. Milwaukee, Wis.

WANTED TO LBASK-lO.lOOto 13000 feet of glasa
suitable for growing cut flowers for wholesale
mark*-t. with opilon ot buyljg. W*-8t of the Mlssla-
slppl preferred. Renter, cnre American Florist.

WANTBD— At (tnce. a >oung man. German: must
be sober and re'Iable. tor general greenhouse
work WagesJloper month with board and room.
Wurk easy; place stebdy all the year round. Address
J Rindfleisch. BeloH. Wis.

WANTED— A rose grower who thoroughly under-
stands growing A Nu 1 stock The rignt party
will have a good pL)-ltion. Flrst-ctnes references
required Address M K, care American Florist.

WANTED AT ONCK— A competent, slnelp man-
German preferred-tu take charge of 20,000 feet
of glass lu rose^', carnations and general stock, doing
wholesale and retail business. Wages *30 per month
and board. None but a live man nped apply. Ad-
dress Box 178. Sharon, Pa.

IjiOR SALB-Free fuel. 50;0 feet gla«s. Great chance
' for florists or gardeners Only J^OO cash. Account
sickness Wnle quick. Free Fuel care Am. Florist.

FOR SAIjB- Lebanon GreO' houses and residence;
establltthed business no competition: houses
stocked. Falling health compels saurlflc *. Write for
par iculars. NBA l & Co , Lebanon. Ind.

FOK SALK-Establtshed florist business whh or
with ut 7- room dwel Ing. In a good Indiana town;
nocompetion within 2i miles Will bear Investiga-
tion. Address Waba.hh, care American Florist.

■PATJ QATT GREENHOUSE PLANT,
X \jXSt ^.AJjXi ..stahlUhed retail
trade, wt'll stocked, in tine condition. Good rea-
soiis for selling. For particulars, address

OEOBGE KENDAI.3^. Muucie, Ind.

FOR SALE.

Excellent establishment of 7000 square feet of
Kla&s in Chicago suburb. Stocked with carna-
tions, smilax and miscellaneous p'ants; 1^ acres
ot good hind: 8 room dwelling. Would like to
dispose of place by May 1. if possible, as X am not
able to give it my attention.. Address

MRS. P. F. LAW, RIVER GROVE, ILL.

12 Greenhouses, about 00,000 feet of glass. Filled
with palms, roses, carnations and misoellaneous
stock.

Business established 17 years, and will be leased
to responsible parties only. April 1st. All stock to
be sold by inventory. Located within 50 miles of
New York City. Address
JOHN YOUNG, 51 W. 28th St., New York.

^=rOR SALE —

102 acres fine laud, part cultivated $2,800.00

Lot 52x241. four greuhouscs, sheds, etc... 3,700.00
% of an acre, city property, greenhouses

well stocked, fine condit-on, bargain 3,700.00

Lot, 100x125, 5 greenhouses, stock, etc.,

fine dwelling 4,800.00

25 acres, good shipping center south-west,

fine orchards of pears, cherries, etc 6,500.00

60 acres, 33 in fruit, 6 greenhouses, well

established business 7,500.00

7 acres. 7 greenhouses, land highly culti-
vated, large dwelling 9,500.00

Any of the above named properties is a fine bar-
gain.and those desiring to purchase will do well
to communic:it<' with us. These are only a few of
the properties that we have for sale and leasing.

SMITH & SMITH,

p. 0. Box 869. 345 Sixth Ave., PITTSBURG. PA.

When corresponding with adyertisera,
mention the Ambkican Flokist.

978

The American Florist.

Mar. ly.

Omaha.

Business is good and stock is some-
what more plentiful, as we are having the
finest of weather, in fact almost too good
for the violets. Lilies are looking well
and the indications are that Easter will
eclipse all previous records. This has
been a good season, as prices have held
up better than in former years and
everything was readily disposed of.

Grippe.

Portland, ME.^as. Fyles & Son have
bought a greenhouse from S. C. Dennett.

Wbo!?5ale flower/arKft^

CINCINNATI, March 15.

Bomb, Beautj, select '•^ 00

medlom 10.00

" Bride 5.00O 7.00

» BrldeBmald 6 00® 7 00

Meteor 6.00«» 7.00

Perle 4 000 6 00

Carnations 1 00® 1 60

fancy 2 00® 3 OO

Lily of the valley 3.00

violet* 50.® .75

WarclBsaa 2 00® 3 00

Roman hyacinths 2 00® 3 00

Callas :0 00®1! 50

Harrlsll 10.00&13 60

Daffodils 3 00

Tuilps 3.00® 4.00

Asparagus 50 00

Bmllaz IZ.MSIS. 0

Adlantmn 1.00

Common ferns .20

Galuz leaves .15

St. Loots, March 16.

Bom, Beanty 10 00®15.00

fancy 20.00*30 00

" Bride, Bndesmald 6.00^10.00

" Meteor 4 CO® 8 00

Perle Wootton 4 00® 5 00

Carnations 1 60® 3 00

Uly of the vaUey 3 00® 4.00

Tlolett 30® 60

MarclBBOB 3.00

Romans 2 OO® 3.00

Callas 10 00(9 12 50

HbitIsII 10 0Cal2 60

Tnllps 2 to® 4 00

Freeslas I 00® 2 00

Bmllai 12.60® 16 00

Adlantam l.OC® 1.26

ABparaffHB 50.00('s75.00

Sweet peas 50® 1.00

MILWAUEIB, March 15.

Botes, Beanty, long per dot. 4.00® 6 00

" '■ medium " " 1 60® 2.00

short •• " 1.00® 1 60

Bride, Bridesmaid.. 6 00® 8 00

" Perle 4 00® 6 00

•' Meteor 6 00® 8.00

" Kalserlr 6.0O® 8 00

Camstlons, ordinary 1 00® 1 50

fancy 3.0(0 4.00

Violets 60® 1.00

Roman hyacinths 3 00

DaflodllB 2 CO® 3 00

Mignonette 2.00® 3.00

Adlantam l.Vm 150

Common ferns 26

Smllax 15.00® 18.00

ABparagns 75.00

Galax leaves .20

E>ITTSBUKQ, March 15.

Rosea, Beauty 3.00®60 00

Bride. Bridesmaid 4.00®I2.00

" Meteor, 4.00<S12 00

KalBOrln 4 00® 12.00

" Perle 3.00® B.OO

Cusin 3.00® (J 00

Carnations 1 60® 4.00

LUy of the valley 2 00® 4.00

violets, double 25® .76

California 30® .60

DaflodllB 2.00® 3.00

Roman hyacinths 1 50® 3.00

Harrlsll 12 00@15.00

Freeslas 1 60® 2 00

Tuilps 2.00® 4.10

Panjles 76® . 00

Daisies 1.00® 2 01)

Mignonette 1. 00® 3 00

Bmllax 12 O0®16.00

Wild Smllax per case 3.60®6.00

Adiantum 76® 1.00

Hardy ferns .10

Asparagus, bunches 40o

Btrlngi 35to60a

Hnrengerll. bunches. . .36to 76c

Qalax leaves .16

DENVEB, March 14.

Rosea, Beauty, select 32.00048.00

ordinary 10.00(ai20.00

Bride. Bridesmaid 4.00® 8. OO

Meteor 4.00m 8.0O

" Perle, Wootton, NIphetos 4.0Om 6.0O

CamatlonB. ordinary I.IO® 2.00

fancy 3.00

Lily of the valley 5.0O

Violets 50® .76

Callas perdozen 1.60

Harrlsll " 1.60

Narcissus 3.00® 4.00

DaflodllB 4.00

Tulips 4.00

Sweet peas 1 60

ABparaguB 50.00

Smilax 17.00

Ferns .30

Ualaxleaves .20

^■^^^If^ ORCHID PLANTS ig"

In order to make room for new importations shortly to arrive we will offer for
sale during March a line lot of Cattle,\as, Dendrobiums. Oncidiums and C\ p-
ripediums of the varieties most suitable for commercial purposes.

This is an excellent opportunity for florists to secure desirable varieties of
orchids cheap, as the prices have been made low in order to move the stock quickly.

Each. Dozen.

CATTLEYA LABIATA, the largest and most popular of the kind ; .75 $ 8 00

DENDROBIUM FORMOSUM, bridal bouquet orchid 50 5.C0

ONCIDIUM VARICOSUM. enormous yellow sprays 1.25 12.00

CYPRIPEDIUM INSIGNE 25 2.50

(A'. B. These plants arejully established, being principally from last year's importations.)

AnCfll ■ I We have taken from our propagating cases a surplus of young
Or kUI AL stock of which we offer

ACALYPHA SANDERII. nice plants, 25<-in per dozen, $1 00

DRACAENA lERMlNALIS. nice plants, 2V4-in " 1 00

{Special prices will be quoted on application for these plants in quantity from the sand.)

W. A. MCFADDEN.
OUR TERMS ARE STRICTLY NET CASH

UPON RECEIPT OF STOCK. rosebank,"

CINCINNATI.

mmnfmmmmmmmnmf)

We are now filling orders [

N ORDER OF RECEIPT
FOR ROOTED CUTTINGS
OF THE FAMOUS

MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON

The $30,000 Queen of Carnations.

PRICES:

terms:

Strictlv cash or

C. O. "D. from

unknown parties.

Per dozen $3

PerlOO $14

PerlOOO $120

Per 5000 $500

PerlO.OOO $800

The quoted prices are for THE TRADE ONLY
and all orders must be from dealers. Cuttings
will be carefully packed under the supervision
and sent direct from the establishment of the
originator and grower,

PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass.

Address all correspondence and make all checks, money or express orders payable to

124
Tremont St.,
BOSTON, MASS.

GflLflXLEflVtSf

For latest prices green and bronze Galax
Leaves and Leucothoe Sprays, address the
'ntroducer,

MA.I«t,A.r« r». k:e;l,SE;'V, Tremont BIdg., BOSTON, HASS.

uincinnatiii frank w. ball.
Cut Flower Co.,

?iW7N'NAVro. WHOLESALE FLORISTS.

Consignments Solicited.
Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

HUDSON &. CO.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS,

1527 PINE STREET.

Phone, Kiniocli 1)83. ST. LOUIS, MO.

Consignments Solicited. Prompt returns guaranteed.

WM. L. LINQENBRINK,
Wholesale Florist.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

1005 Seventeenth St., Denver, Col.

FAMCY

DAGGER

HARDY

Cut Ferns!

$1.00 PER 1000.

GALAX LEAVES $1.00 per lOOO

HODQUET GREEN 4 ots. per lb.

SPHAGNUM MOSS 75 cts. per bbl.

BOUQUET GREEN WREATHING,
all sizes made to order 3 to 8 cts. per yd.

XMAS TREES, both Spruce and Balsam, for dec-
orations, from 4 to 20 ft. Price very reasonable.

BAILED SPRUCE, for cemetery use, etc., etc.

L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass.

TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THE AD.

igoo.

The American Florist.

979

J. B. DEAMUD.

SUCCESSOR TO ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO.

51 WABASH AVE..

ORCHIDS:

CHICAGO. I

CATTIiIIYAS, 36.00 per dozen.

AM. BEAUTIES, E.1. long.... .
" 24-inch stems

20 "
15 ..

12 ••

CARNATIONS, fancy

" standard vars. asst.

BRIDES

BRIDESMAIDS

MKTEORS

PERLES

V.\LLRY

TULIPS

LIL. IIARRISII

CALLA LILIES

Per Dozen.
$5.00 to S8.00

3.00

2.50

2.00

1.25

Per 100
$3.00 to $4.00

l.noto

6.00 to

6.00 to

6.00 to

4.00 to

3.00 to

2.00 to
10.00 to
10.00 to

1.50
8.00
8.00
10.00
6.00
4.00
4.00
12.50
12.50

DAFFODILS

VIOLETS, double..

Per 100.

$3.00
1.00

" single

ROMANS 2.00to

NARCISSUS 2.00 to

ADIANTUM

ASPARAGUS 50cts.

SHILAX $1.50 per doz.

GALAX Green or Bronze, $1.25 per M.
FANCY FERNS... $1.25 per M.

' No. 1 contains 15 lbs. .

No. 2 ■• 20 lbs..

No. 4 " 35 lbs..

No. 5 " 40 lbs..

No. 6 " 50 lbs..

.50
3.00
3.00
1.00

1250 C

WILD SMILAX.
(Caldwell's.)

50

,15
.15
12. .50
3.50
4.50
5 50
6.60

y^ Prices subject to change without notice.
CATALOGUE OF CARNATION CUTTINGS NOW READY.

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McKellar £ Winterson's

Modern Supply House

is the place to buy your CUT FLOWERS, SUPPLIES, SEEDS, Etc
MASSACHUSETTS FANCY FERNS, per M $1.25:5 M lots, $5.

Other specialties, ORCHIDS, FANCY ROSES, FANCY
CARNATIONS, SELECT VIOLETS.

WESTERN AGENTS TOR THE CELEBRATED

l^'iV^'^^^^ir-. IMPERIAL PLANT FOOD AND FERTILIZERS.

i@°'ror prices on Cut Flowers see Chicago quotations in this paper.
All stock at lowest possible prices. write for catalogue.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

45-47-49

WABASH AVE..

CHICIQO.

CUT FERNS

FANCY AND DAOQER.

Positively very best Stock on the market

Special express rates to any point east,
west, north or south. No matter how
large or how small your order, it will
receive prompt attention, to-day, tomor-
row, or any time you require the best Steele
in hardy Cut Ferns; write or wire

Glenwood,
Mjchlqan

E. H. HITCHCOCK,

GEO. REINBERG,

Wiiolesalc Grower of Cut flowers.

BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

Send in your
CHICAGO, ILL.

All stock at lowest market rates,
orders.

B1 Wabash Ave.,

PETER REINBERG,

Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers.

500.000 FEET OF GLASS.

Headquarters for American Beauty.

Carnations, Blooms and Cuttings.

51 Wabash Ave.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

Wbol^ale flower/larKjfe

CHICAGO March 16.

Rosea, Beanty, extra long sterna 4.00(3 6.00

30 Inch " 3.00® 3 60

24 " " 2 60

20 " " 2.00

16 " " 1.60

" 12 " ■ 1.25

" 8 " " 1 00

Bride, Bridesmaid 6.00® 8 00

Perle 4.00® B.OO

Meteor.. 5 00® 8.00

La Prance 6 00® 8.00

Golden Gate 6.Oi®10 00

Carnations 1.60(^ 2.U0

fancy 3.110® 4.00

Violets, double 60® l.OO

single 40® 60

Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00

Cattleyns per doz. 4.00(36.00

UeDdroblums " 3.00

Lilacs " .76@l.li0

Mignonette 1.00® 2.00

Homan hyacinths 1.00® 2 00

Dutch hyacinths 4 0U®10 00

NurclsBUS 3 00i.« 4 00

Harrlsll 10.00®12 00

Callas 8 00®10 00

Kreeslas 1 IXI® 3 00

Tulips 2. to® 4.01)

AQlantnm 60® 1.00

Common fesna .15

Fancy ferns .20

Rmllax 8 00(310.00

Asparagus 50.00®t)0.00

E. H. Hunt

THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR

WHOLESALE-

64 WABASH AVE.
CHICAGO

CUT FLOWERS

Hunt's Flowers
Qo Everywhere

76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Bassett&Washburn

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CmCAGO.

Wholesale Dealers and AaaA ClakiuakMA
GrowersofllUl rlOWCFS

GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL.

A. L. RANDALL ^.

Wholesale Florist

Don't Forget that we are at 4 Waab-
ing^ton St., Chicago.

Write for special quotations on large orders.

WHOLEBALB DEAJLBB IN

GROWER OF ROSES. CUT FLOWERS.

J. A. BUDLONG,

37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO, ILL

Mention the American Florist.

Benthey & Co.

F. F. BENTHEY, Manager,

Wholesale Gonimissjon Florist

41 Randolph Street. CHICAGO.

I^PConsignments solicited

1. Q. PRINCE & CO.

Wholesale Cui Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Agenta for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attentlOB
paid to shipping orders.

76 & 78 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHIOAGO.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

504 LIBERTV ST. 'PHONE 2157.

CONSIGNMENTS

SOLICITED.

Florists' Supplies

Please mention the American Florist,

980

The American Florist.

Mar. /7,

Wholesale Florist,

i-l6-l8 Ludlow Street PHILADELPHIA, PA,

AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES.

Samuel s. FennooK, l

UNTI». FURTHER NOTICE, WILL BE OPEN FROM 6:00 A. M. TO II 00 P. M.

BOSTON...

FLOWERS

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND.

Wholesale Depot for all Flor sts' Supplies.

Pirloe X^l0t:s «3a^Llle«a.

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, " "^'"TosioN^ mIsI' '•""•

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

— WELCH BROS,, Solo Agents tor FREVST6DTS' Imr

Script Letters,

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

MOTICE WELCH BROS,, Sole Agents tor FREV8T6DTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, $2.00 per

nuii^E. Script Letters, $4.00 per 100.

GHORMLEY k PERKINS,

Wholesale
Commission Florists.

New and Commodious Fslablishment ^ ^
at 57 W. 28tH SIRCET, NtW YORK. '^'^

Prepared t<t haucUe larsc or small cousisu-
iiK'ius ol cut llowiTS tui^rowers' ajvantage.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE.

Cnt StriniTS 8 feet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

Wliolesaie Florists, y jobbers in
r>/f^FLORISTS'

j^M^^ SUPPLIES
J- ^\ •^.^"

Always on Hand:

CARNATIONS.

BRIDESMAIDS,

BRIDES,

}

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.

84 Hawley Street. BOSTON.

H.G.BERNING

Wholesale florist,

SUCCESSOR TO

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO....

J 322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

CHAS. B. STAHL

WbolesalB Florist,

27 S. nth St.. Telephone 63-64. PHILADELPHIA.

Orders by mall, telegraph or telephone will
receive prompt attention.

GonBlgnmentB of good stock solicited.

Please mi'ufion thf A mt-ncan Florisl :i//^}i :c> itiyig.

Wbol^ale power/\arKj}$

fHlLADKLPHIA, March 14

Ko«e«.Tea * 00® 8.W

■■ extra 10.00®12 00

" Beauty, extra 40 00{*ju.00

arsts 30 (J0635 00

BecondB 6.00®12.00

CamatlOM 1 60® 2 00

fancy 2 00® 4.00

lilly of the valley, Romans 3.00® 4 00

Vlo'ets 50® 1.00

Daffodils 3 OO® 4 ClO

Mignonette 2.00® 4 00

Asparasus 50 00

Smtlax '.5.00® 20.00

Adlantum 1.0(1® 1 60

BOSTON, March 14.

Boaea. Beauty, extra 3O.0O®6O.W

medium 16 00® 20 00

culls 2 CO® 5 00

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 4 00® i; 00

extra 8 00®I2.1JO

Carnations, ordinary I Oo® 2 00

fancy 2 00® 4 00

Lily of the valley 2.00® 3.00

Vloietx. single and double 30® .50

Il.ifladlls 2 OO® 3 00

l>oii(rtfloiums , 10.00<al2.00

Callas ; 6.10® S 00

Freeslas tO.g) 1.00

H W. narclsBug. Soman hyacinths 1500 2.00

Mlgnonelte 3.00® 4 00

Smllax..., 12.0O®ll(.OO

Asparatrus . 50.00

flEADQUARTER^
:^?} ULSTER**

V^-^^ YORK

GIVE

US

A

TRIAL.!

WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of
Seasonable Flowers in Stock.

MfU C VICTIIIA Wholesale Com-

Iinii ri llRdllllU) mission Florist,

4SI Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Desluna.

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Floristj

1122 PINE STREET,
.mmm^ ST. LOUIS, MO.

I^TA complete line of Wire Deslg^nA.

LEO. NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist,

N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS.

^<"??J'JfE^IT^94 D. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicited.

Geo. M. Moss,

WHOLESILE FLORIST,

32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance Phone 1-41-2B D.

Consignments ol Roses, Carnations, Violets solicited.

Milton W. Woodroffe & Co.

Successors to WM. C. SMITH,

Wholesale Florist,

1604 LUDLOW STREET.

■Phone l.« 69-A. PHILADELPHIA.

Conslg^nments Solicited.

ELLISON & TESSON,

Wholesale Shipping

FLORISTS

3134 Olive Street, .^ ^ ,^ St. LOUIS, MO.

HOME CROWN STOCK.

...GEO. M. KELLOGG...

Largest Grower^or.. Q^^ FloWCrS

Give U8 an order and we will please you.

Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL, MO.
Our Store, 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY. MO.

^P~L0NQ DISTANCE 'PHONB AT EITHER FLACB

JOHN B. FERGUSON,

Wtiolesale Elorist,

444 Sixth Ave, PITTSBURG, PA.

Long Distance 'Phone 2985.

Consignments of Roses. Carnations and Violets
Solicited.

J. M. COHEN, WHOLESALE FLORIST.

-ALWAYS ON HAND-

ROSES. PINKS AND

coMS/a/VM£/vrs solicited.

VIOLETS.

22 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

Tgoo.

The American Florist.

981

TOP GRADE

Carnations

BEAUTIES,
BRIDES.
BRIDESMAIDS,
METEORS

VIOLETS and LILY OF THE VALLEY.

JOHN I. RAYNOR,

49 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

T<«lephone No. 199H Madison Square.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Commission florists.

SUPERB VIOLETS.

Telephone 2065 Madison Sqr. 42 WeSt 28tll St., NEW YORK CITY.

THOMAS YOING, Jr.

Wholesale Florist,

New Telephone No. 1803 Madison Square.

43 West 28th St.. NEW YOBK.

WftLTER F. SHERIDAN,

wHoiEsuE FLORIST

New Telephone No.
902 Madison Sq,

39 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

Roses shipped to all points. J* Price List on application.

JOHN TOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.
51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

New Telephone No 1905 Madison Square.
Price lUt on application.

ftfase mention thr A nwrica n F/orist when zc> iling.

THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN
NEW YORK CITV FOR

Violets % Carnations.

GROWE.RS and UYERS mal^e a note of this. It
will be to your advantatje.

WM. H. GUNTHER.

30 West 29th Street.

New Telepbone No. 661 Madison Square.

Please Mention the American Florist.

FRANK MILLANG.

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,

408 E. 34th Street,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

Telephone 299 Madison Square.

N. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry.
Open for Cnt Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
Every Alomlns:

DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT
FOR ADVERTISING.

JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary.

Plense Mention The American Florist.

MOORE, HENTZ & NASH,

Wholesale Commission Florists.

At rooms of N. Y.
Cut Flower Co.

119 and 121 W. 23d St..

NEW YORK CITY.
Telephone 733— 18th.
Choicest Stock Shipped on a Commisxion.

Choice Carnations

Choice Roses J* Jt

Traendly & Schenck

NEW YORK CITY

New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq.

38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange

Wbol^ale ffower/\arK?fe

NSW YORK. March 14.

Boaea, Beam; select 30.n)@35 00

medium 1U.OO®20 00

culls 210O500

Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor 2 Vm 6 00

Select 8 IJOOIO 00

CamaOons 1 00® 1 50

fancy 2 60® 5 UO

Ulyof the valley 1 60® 3 00

Vlol"ts 264 60

Bomans hyacinths, P. W. narclssns . . . . 1 00® 1.60

Yellow narclSBUS 1.00® 2 00

MiKnonette 2.00® 5.00

Sweet peas UO® 1 60

Callas 6 00® 8 00

Harrtsll 10.00(912.00

Idlac per bunch .60

Freeslas 50® .76

Caltleyas 30 00® 60 00

Smllai 10 00615 00

Asparagus 36 00® 6«. 00

Sprengerll, per doz. bunches 1®1 50

AdI&ntum 50 .76

BUFFALO. March 16,

Boses, Beauty 6.00@60 W

Bride. Brldeim\ld, Meteor 4 01@1U 00

" Perle. NIpheios 3 00® (J 00

Kalsenn 6 00® 8.00

Carnations, ordinary 1 00® 2 00

fancies 3.00® 4 00

laiy of the valley 3 oo@ 4 00

vio'ete 50® 1 26

Mlenonette 2.(0<<. 4 CO

Daffodils 3 CO® 6 00

Boman hyacinths 2 00® 4 00

Harris!! 12 O0a;6 00

Callas S.I0®10C0

Tulips 3.0O» 6 00

Smllai 16 OO

Adiantnm 1.03® 1.60

Hardy ferns, Oalax leaves 16

Asparagus 60 00®75.00

MILLAN6 & CO.

Commission Florists

48 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square-
Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited.

The New York Cut Flower Go.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,

112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Telephone 733-t8th. NEW YORK.

COMSICN IIENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Ordart.

GEORGE SALTFORD,

Wholesale Commission Dealer in jIt jt

...Violets...

50 W. 29th St., .^ NEW YORK.

Telephone Call. 1304 Madison Sq.

Please menltun Ihe American Flortit when zaiiing.

Ford Bros...

tx ^Wholesale Floristg

111 West 30th street, NEW YORK.

Consignments Solicited. Phone. liiT Madison Sq.

M. A. HART,

COMMISSION FLORIST,

Can supply KOSES and CARNATIONS In
best quality and any quantity: VIOLETS too.

A4. WEST 29th STREET,

Tel. 325 Madison Square. NEW YORK.

ROSES.

VIOLETS.

miUS LANG

S3 West aoth Street. NEW YORK.

CARNATIONS. VALLEY.

Telephone 280 Madison Square.
Remember us to our advertisers.

J. K. ALLEN

IS JVOVSr AST

106 W. 28111 St., NEW YORK CITY,

where the best attention, as heretofore, wUI be given to CUT FLOWER CONSIGNMENTS. ExceUent
facilities and a fine line of customers. J- J- J- J- Telephone 167 Madison Avenue.

Nowwehave FDW C HORAN Ro^es,

tulips. fc"i i"^ W W ■ ^^ ■ I I ^^ I 1 m \ ■ ^ § The best of each variety

DAFFODILS.
FREESIAS,
PANSIES.
8\NEET peas.
VALLEY.
ORANGE BLOSSOMS

4.7 WEST 28TH ST..

NEW YORK.

CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

Tel. 421
Madi8on_Squa ■

The best of each variety in
market free from mildew.

Violets,

in any quantity,
Special or Ordinary.

982

The American Florist.

Mar. 77,

TfiB ^EEB TRatiE-

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

ALBXA^fDER B0OOSR8. Pres ; ALBERT MCCCL-

LOUGH. Vlce-Pres ; 8. V. Willabd, Wetberefleld,
Conn., Sec y and Treas.

Mail trade houses in the northwest
report trade good the past week.

J. B. Agnew, the California seed
grower, is making an eastern trip and
visited Chicago March 16.

It is noticeable this season that the
general literary magazines are carrying
more seed advertisers than usual.

The Nebraska Seed Co., ol Omaha,
Neb., is reported slightly damaged by
water and smoke. Loss covered by
insurance.

The wholesale trade is slow, dealers
being inclined to get sight of the bottom
bags of their present stocks before buying
any further supply. Some scarce items
are weaker in price.

It is reported that the lowest bidder
on the government seed order has
declined to comply with the contract
conditions and that the two next lowest
are now being considered.

Shrewd buyers of Dutch bulbs are
inclined to delay their purchases believing
that English growers who use Dutch stock
largely will not buy as heavily as usual
this season, and in consequence lower
rates must prevail later.

New Orleans.

FLOWEH SHOW IN APRIL. — A MATTER OF
RESTRICTING EXHIBITORS. — SEEN AT
AUDUBON PARK. — BUSINESS GOOD.

The committee of arrangements has
decided that the flower show will take
place on April 18, four days after the
opening of the state fair. Cash prizes
amounting to $450 will be given. A
discussion was raised at the last meeting
of the committee to decide if a florist had
the right to enter for competition a
plant which was not raised by himself.
Of course the south draws a large
amount of plants from the north and the
north also sends all over the world for
its stock, but at the same time it seems
to not be proper to have a plant from
outside entered for exhibition without its
having been in the exhibitor's possession
for at least a certain length of time.
Now the question is, how could that be
prohibited? The only thing was to
instruct the judges to giye the preference
to the home grown stock.

Our parks are in good order and
improving all the time. At Audubon
Park, under the care of E. Baker, the
large greenhouses are full of exotic
plants, growing in full ground, most of
them reaching the top glass fifty feet
high. The smaller greenhouses are full
of potted plants which soon will adorn
the ground outside. Near the experi-
mental station, which is under the direc-
tion of the state, there is a large nursery.
Palms and half exotic plants are raised
there in quantity. Phoenix Canariensis
seems to be the only palm one can relyon.

Business is now quite brisk. Some
florists report better trade than for
many years. Last Sunday the market
was loaded with plants, which found
good sale, good geraniums in 5-inch pots
selling early at 25 cents.

J. B. Heiss, of the Exotic Nurseries, Day-
ton, Ohio, was in town for the Mardi
Gras, and took many orders for his
plants. M. M. L.

^ HARKET GARDENERS' A^D FLORISTS'
I WHOLESALE CATALOGUE

fu Is now ready, and if you do not receive a coov by mail, write for it.

« . I Per doz.

oPCCIul Begonia, tuberous rooted, single, mixed 35c

flffpr " "* " rose, crimson, scarlet,

, pink, yellow and white 40c

of... Caladium Esculentum, small size

D .ii.„ " " medium size

bUIDS. ■' " largesize

Gloxinias, choice mixed 50c

Tuberoses, double Pearl No. 1... Per 100, 85o: I'er 1000. $6.50

S JOHNSON & STOKES, 217 & 219 Market St., Philadelphi

FERN SPORES SOW NOW!

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra large package of fresh Spores, sufficient for 3000 plants,
with full cultural directions, postpaid for $1.00.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

ESTABLISHED 1802

'S

SEEDS

Our Wholesale Price List of

CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS

is now ready. A post-card will
bring it to you.

We have still on hand some of our

LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS,

the finest that come to this country.
Per 1000. $10: cases of 3000 at $9 per 1000

J.MJHORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

Plaase mention the Ametican Fioris( when ivriling.

VIGK'S SEEDS '^

ALL HOME-GROWN SEEDS.

^-oz. 1-oz.

Vick's Daybreak, pink $1.50 $4.00

" Purity, white 2.00 6 00

Branching Comet, white 2.50 8.00

Vick's Branching, in colors,
white, pink, crimson and pur-
ple, each 25 .75

l^g^Trade list, also Garden and Floral Guide now
ready. Send for it.

James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N.Y.

Please mt'iUion the Amcucati Flutist zuhen ?£'» itmg.

Tuberout BeKonlaa. eloKle. tlve separate col-
ors e.xtra doe !ar«e bulbs. H-lncb. p-r 100.
f'2 50 D .ubie, In separate culurs E.vrUA
large Hi-lnch stock (SUPKRIOU strains) per
100. $5 00. Gl 'XliiUs. tinest strains, VKIIV
large buib^ per 100, *300. Canna"* In choicest soils,
S3.0,l to »8 0O per 100 for NOVKLllK-l. Tuberoses
READY. Asparagus Hprentf n seed, lOOTjc: lOiK) $f. 00.
Asparagus V Nanus .TBOE) 100 SI l»): UIOUIS'JOO
I.alanla Borb. 100 400; 1000*2 50 Pandanus Utllls, lllO
tl25: 1000 $10 00, Oocos Wedelllana, 100 flOU; lOOl)
17,50 Snnd tor our NEvV spring list. Address
H. H. BERCER & CO., 47 Barclay St., N. Y.

AlW/iVQ mention the American Flof-
nlVliXjO ist when you order stock. J«

Gardening Under Glass

Try Watson's '
for

SELECT
STOCKS

, "nS of Tomato and
(^ Kherseedafor 1
-<^ forclnir. You
X? will not be dls-
1 ippolnted. 23
f years' ex perl- I
^1/^' '^^^^i^j^ XV^X^jy' ence behind ;
,^^ r— t\i^ ^j%.s. c every order i
flUed.

Packet
TOMATO, Sutton's Best of All $0,16

Lorlllard, originator's stock 16

Mayflower, e.vtra selected 15

Frogmore, Veltch's original sealed

pnchets fio

LETTUCE, Big Boston, extra select... .15
CUCUMBER, Extra Early Wblte

Spine, special 10

English varieties 25

RADISH, Scarlet Ball, vhlte tip, extra

early 10

CAULirLOWER, Extra Early Erfurt,

special 50

MEi ONS, English varieties 25

MUSHROOM SPAWN, my celebrated

"W, P " brand. be"t In the world. 10 lb«.

t'T II 00 Sample brick, postpaid, for 250.
RHUBARB ROOTS, Myatl's Llnnieus,

JM'O per dozen.
CRAPE VINES, for graperies. 30 varieties.

1-' r., 76 cts ; 2-yr,. $1 60 each,

Bailey's forcing Book IX'S,

•' ** w o r k on

forclnir ve^etabtea; full Instructions how to
gTf'W Tomatoes, Cucumbere. Lettuce and all
otber veKetables under Klaaa, 226 pages, 88
tllustrattons. price $100, postpaid. C.J.
Pennoct says: "It wou.d have saved ua
dollars and dollars If we c<mld hive bad It a
few years aKO." Kvt ry grower chould poasess
this book. Stamns acceptable for Bmall
orders. Correspondence solicited.

GEO. C. WATSON, Seedsman,

Importer and Exporter of

GR\SS and GARDEN StLDS, BULBS,

Mushroom Spawn. Raffia, Fertilizers and

Forcing block.

Office & salesroom, Juniper St. below Walnut,

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

' till- .t iHt'y tian Ftot i^t :cfirt

> ttin^.

Send Your 4dvertisement NOW

FOR THE

Special Spring Number

of the

American Florist

TO BE ISSUED MARCH 31.

{(^OO.

The American Florist.

983

fORCING
SlRAIf^

FROM A

PHOTOGRAPH

Forcing Bulbs

ABE YOU A BULB BUYER?

No doubt you will soon be approached by
Hollanders, Britons, Frenchmen and men of
other nations, all of whom will be anxious to
supply you with bulbs, and a great many of
whom will promise you "anything under the sun"
in order to clinch your order.

We are also in the bulb business, and while we
are not making any rash promises, we believe
we can prove to you that it will be to your advantage to
place your order with us.

We shall be glad to name our prices on

receipt of a list of your probable wants.

LATANIA BORBONICA SEED just received, per lb.
6oc.; lo lbs. $5.00; 100 lbs. $45.00.

FOR

SEASON OF

1900.

(One pound contains about 250 sneds.)

CHICAGO:

84-86 Randolph St.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

New York:
14 Barclay St.

FORGET-ME-NOT, winter blooming, from Hats,

11.,'jll: 314-111. $2.00; SVs-in. $2.50 DtT 100.
AGERtTUM. wliite and blue, R. C. 75o; flats $1.00;
■-'■4- in. $2.0(1 per 100. Per 100

PARIS DAISY, white, R. C. $1.00; flats $1.60

DOUBLE A YSSUM R. C. $1.00; flats 1 W

VARIEGATED VINCAS, from flats l.,W

All plants In fl«t* stronsand well established, ready
for 2J6 or 3-lnch pots. Cash with order, please.

CHARLES S. DUTTON.
85 West I2th Strnet, HOLLAND, MICH.

. -THE. .
JENNINGS STRAIN

PANSIES

FINE PLANTS. Many are curled and frinsed,
60c per 100 by mail; $3.50 i)pr lOOO by express.
Large plants in bloom, ready April \\ $1 .50 jier
100. Seeds, $1.00 per package. Sample blooms
sent to those wantiuti plants. Cash With order.
E. B. JENNINGS, Lock Box 254. Southport, Conn.

(iHOWER OF TBE FINEST TANSIES,

NEW DAHLIAS^^

Largest and most complete collection of
new and superior varieties true to name.
Write for special prices on list of wants.
Also High Grade Mixed Dahlias and Dahlias
under Separate Colors.

W. p. PEACOCK, AtCQ, N. J.

Asparagus Sprengerii.

Extra fine Stock from 3-m. pots,
ready for a shift. $8.00 per 100.

NATHAN SMITH & SON. Adrian, Mich.

Edward B. Jackson,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only.

In any quantity, for the least money.

STAMFORD, - CONN.

r

>♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

BEGONIA
CALEDONIA

The White Lorraine

We are now booking orders
for fall delivery.

Plants from 3V2-in. pots,

$C oo EACH.

R.&J Farquhar&Go.

16 and 19 S. Market St.
BOSTON, MASS.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

Palms 9 Ferns.

Fine, clean, home grown stock, grown cool.
Give us a trial and be convinced.

Write lor Price List. J. g. HEISS.

The Exotic Nurseries. DAYTON, OHIO.

PAIIIIAC *'™^'- Crozv. Chiirliitfe, liurlj;ink.
Ullllimwi I'aui Maniuant, A. Uouvii-r. U-bO
piT I 0. Stocks, German Ten Weeks. $1.50 per 100.
Pansy, \'auiier"s Mammoth $3 per lOUO. liellis per.
11. pi. and Myosotis Victoria, $4 per 1000.
Shellroad Greenhouse Co.. Grange P. 0., Balto., Md.
Plrase mi'tttion tfie Amt'iican FiousC ivhett :u>iting.

New Ever-Blooming Geranium

AMERICA

Finest ;irower for pots or bedding. Color,
white, salmon and rose in full sun, color of Bego-
ni:i Gioire de Lorraine.

Floriferousness Phenomenal

.Slront:; pla iit.s, &(jc each ; $5.00 per doz.

2!^-inch pots,

$5.00 per hundred.

Set of Best 15 Novelties of 1899 ^^t.tl^l

Emanuel Arene, Dryden. Soulhey, et-;., for ft2.00.
One America free with each set. Vtants guar-
anteed Al in every respect. Cash, Please.

H. EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.
Petunia Perle of Savoy

BEST DOUBLE PURE WHITE, STRO G GROWER.

2!4-in., ready for 4-in , per 100, $3.00

2-in ." : '■ 3.00

Chrvsanthemums Bard, I'acillc Weeks, Bas-

sett and Honnaffon, 2^-in.. stroni^ per 100, 2.50
.v^fltha^a Cu'lestis (blue dais\). strong, 2-in.,

per 100 2.00

MRS. K. L. MYEBS. Bluflton. Ind.

PANSIES!

Giant mixed or In colors, Bugnot, CasBler. Odter and
Trlmardeau, extra tine, stocky plants, 50c per 10(1, $2 fiO
per UUU, $10 00 per 60flO. Extra Inrge plants In tod
and bloom, tl. 00 per 100. fSOO per 1000 AZALEAS!
nice plants to prow on, i-tn pots. In var., »1S per 100,
$'! 26 per doz ; »-ln , $8 00 per 100. Cash with order.

HENRY ERNST & SON. Washington, Mo.

PETIMAS, DOIBLE TRINGED

A good collection of'money-m.»kere
BtrouK plants from 2-ln. pots. $2.00 per 100.

E. I. RAWLINGS. Quakertown, Pa.

Do not hide your light under a bushel.
Tell the people what you have for sale.

984

The American Florist.

Mar. //,

GARLAND'S IRO^

THIS IS EXACT Size
IRON GUTTER ANI

LENGTH OF SE

WEIGHT OF S:

CARRYir

40ii

THIS GUTTER WILLSA*
3TRUCTION AS WELL A!l

DESPLAin

WALK
2 O IN.

^=

I ' ■ ■ T

'Li.

I. .1. c

WALK
20 IN.

I. I J ^r

k:^

mm

This illustrates a 20-ft. house containing three=fourths bench space. Ordinarily 15'

20=ft. house, thereby savii;

I have arranged to furnish side plates for outside walls and i

I^OO.

The American Florist.

985

QUTTER

) SHAPE OF CAST
IP CONDUCTOR.
ION 5 FEET.
ION 63 LBS.
OPACITY
35.

,Vi

()N PC^IT

ONEY IN COST OF CON
REBUILDING.

O IN. ^

1^ .1 ~~i

' -^^^-^ I ^=g

SavinQ bu two t66t;i6ss

construction,

SlOO 00.

Gosl of iron over
wooden Qutter,
$40.00.

Saved by u§ino iron
outter,
S60.00.

WAL^
20 IN

u ^'.

inch requires a i:i=\t. house. Note that 15 ft. of bench space is provided for in above
of construction, or $100.00.

licted houses, constructed on the same plan as Valley Gutter.

986

The American Florist.

Mar. ly.

The Nursery TRat)B-

AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN.

W. 3. Peters. Pres.; D. 8. Lake, Vloe-Pres.
OxoBOK C. Beaokb, Rochester. N. Y., 8ec'7.

According to the Garden, the London
parks occupy approximately 17,000
acres.

Prof. E. S. Goff, of Madison, reports
root- killing of nursery stock in Wisconsin
this winter.

In 1894 we exported $115,590 worth
of nursery stock to Canada; in 1898,
$36,862 worth.

I. E. Ilgenfritz&Son, Monroe, Mich.,
say that the outlook for trade in nursery
stock of all kinds is remarkably good.

Not all Canadian nurserymen favorthe
law excluding stock grown in the United
States. A. W. Graham, of St. Thomas, is
one of these.

It is the better policy to buy good,
thrifty trees at a fair price than inferior
stock at a less figure. Fancy prices are
equally to be avoided.

Zeigler Bros, are going into the nur-
sery business on quite an extensive scale
at St. Elmo, 111. They hope to plant
100,000 fruit trees this spring. Chas.
Little is the manager.

Most nurserymen, and all the large
ones, are in full accord with the purposes
of legislators who are enacting laws for
the protection of the planter, but they
believe that there is a limit to the neces-
sity for restriction.

New York now has a law making the
standard fruit package one quart or
sixty-seven cubic inches and providing
a penalty for violations unless the
the smaller package is marked "short" in
letters at least one-half inch high.

The Congressional committee on
agriculture has so amended the federal
inspection bill that it does not take pre-
cedence over the diverse state laws,
theteby defeating the very purpose for
which the bill was devised and losing for
it the support of the men who have been
pushing it for two years.

American Grape Vines in Europe.

According to an Associated Press mes-
sage, dated Strasburg, March 5, the gov-
ernment of Alsace Lorraine has declined
to grant the petition of the vine growers
of the Reichsland that they be permitted
to import American grapevines in order to
renew their ruined vineyards. Baron
Zorn von Bulach, secretary of state for
agriculture, declared on the floor of the
landtag that the American vines brought
into the country are worse blights than
phylloxera.

NEW SHLLLBARK-HICKORY MT,

"Hornor's Special."

RARE EVERGREEN TREES

200 OCO HANDSOME SHADE TREES.

and Mecch's Prolific Quinca. ;it j^natiy reducfd

l>rices. Cataj-dgue free.

CH»S. B. HORNOR & SON, Mt. Holly, N. J.

AmpeloDsis Veilchii 2 jr. strong Per 100 $ 7.00

Clematis Jackmanni, 2 yr. exlru, strong, " 14.00

Standard Hydrangea P. G. 3— 314 ft.... " 18 00

Lilacs, assorted, 3— 4 ft " 10.00

Japan Snowball. 3vi— 4 ft.... " 18.00

These pricf-s are good only until surplus is

reduced. SEND FOR LIST OF OTHER STOCK

— Roses, Herbuceous Plants, Ornamental Tri-t's,

Sruail Fruit atid I'riiil 'rr<'e,s.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., K'E^vTr'oTK:

^DORMANT ROSES^

CRIMSON RAMBLER, extra strong 3 year old Budded stock, 4 ft. canes I Do?.., % 3.00

3 year old Own roots stock, 4 ft. canes, f 100, 20.00

2 year old Budded slock, 3 ft. canes Do?., $2.00 100, $15.00

KaiserinA. Victoria, 2 year budded 100, $15.00

Mad. Caroline Testout, 2 year budded. . . " 15.00

ALL ON OWN ROOTS, AT $13.00 PER

Gen. Jacq. John Hopper. Baron Bonstetten.

Coquette des Alpes. Mad. G. Luizet. Anne de Diesbacb.

XJlrich Brunner Prince C. de Rohan.

Hermosa, extra strong Holland firown

2 year Own roots 100. $13.00

Paul Neyron.
Magna Charta.

LOW BUDDED STOCK, EXTRA FINE TOPS AND ROOTS, PER 100, $11. OO:

Baroness Rothschild.
Gloire Lyonnaise.
Marie Bauraann.
Paul Neyron.
Boule de Neif^e.
Baron Bonsietten.
Ulrich Brunner.

Clematis, Hydrangeas, Ampelopsis Veitchii, Paeonies, Etc.. in lur^e quantities.

14 BARCLAY STREET.
NEW YORK.

Mad. G. Luizet.
Mrs. John Laiiig.
Prince C. de Rohan.
Capt. Christy.
Anne de Diesbach
Magna Charta

Malmaison.
Fisher Holmes.
John Hopper.
Mad. Chas. Wood.
Perle des Blanches.
Gen. Jacq.

La I-'rance.
Coquette des Alpes.
Giant of Battles.
Gen. Washington.
Mabel Morrison.
Marshall P. Wilder.

Send for prices.

YflUGfiflN'S SEED STORE. ^^'^^c^Alg^rGV.""^

CREENHOUSES, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL.

►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<

50000 MANETTI.

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50,000

$12.00 PER 1000.

Prii'f for quantity on applii.'ation,

I have some very fine Irish and English Manetti stocks on hand for

inside grafting and can make immediate delivery. a

HARRY A. BUNYARD, |

42 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. ♦
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

CLEMATIS PANICILATA % AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII

$40 to $70 per 1000. $35 to $50 per looo

\\v havt.' the abovf in large quantities, 2 and 3 years old, fleldgrown.
Cal. Privet. Prices on application. Per 100

Arbor Vilae Am., 15 to 30-in., Iranspl:inted

hist y.nr t 2.00

Dwarl Box II ..'iO to 4.00

Japanpse Maple Atropurpureum, 18 to 2i-in. .. 25.00

Silver Mapie. 8 to lO-it 7 00

Horse Chestnut, 5 to 6-n 18 00

Shrubs $4.00 to 6.00

Virginia Creeper, 2 years 5 00

!^eof] for Our WhoU'Mile I. Int.

l^er 100

Hydrangea P, G. one year 2.00

Norway Maple 6 to 7-it 7.50

9 to 10-fi., not straight 12.00

10 to 11-ft., not straight 15.00

Foregoing are good for iransplauting.

CI. Victor Veraier. heavy 6.00

Francois Level, strong, 2 years old, X fine ... 700

Feiicte Perpetue 6.00

Russells Cottage 7.00

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N. J.

Fin, Scarlet. Bed, White. Willow
leaved, Engflisli and Turkey, 4 to
10 feet.

10,000

100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes.

Catalogue on application. Send estimate of wants for prices.

THE WM. H. MOON CO., filenwooil Nurseries, MORRISVILLE. PA.

Fruit Trees, Small Fruits, incliHling
grajM-g. Ornamental Trees, Evergreens

atui Shrubs I'T puhlit! and private ^roiuxls.

Shade Trees f<ir stnits. Hardy Rosee*
Hardy Plants, Climbers, etc.

Our n».-\v bHuuiifuIIy illustrati'd catalogue,
replete with practical hints for planters free
to regular customers ; to others for lOc.

ELLWANGER & BARRY,

Mt. Hope Nurseries,

ROCHESTER, N. Y.

EHtubllHhed 60 yvurH.

vwww^w^wwyv

Per 100 Per lUUO
BuRar Maples, Dorserr grown, trans-
planted. Rood trees, 7 to <i ft 110 00

4 toBft «.00 130 00

about 3 ft 3.00 20 00

Soft Maple Beedllngs. nur Kr..2 to4 ft.. .76 4.00
WUtarla MaRnlOca, :{ years, traDspl'td. 8 00

nemerocallls Flava (Lemon Ijlly) 3.00

White AmarylllH (Istuene Calathlna) atr.. 10 GO

Madeira Vine, No 1 1.50

N0.2 1.00

•■ N0.3 60

Cash please. E. Y. TEAS, Creens Fork, Incl.

FRUIT and
ORNAMENTAL

SHRUBS

TREES

VINES

AND

ROSES

Write for price list or send yt>ur lists of
wants for special prices.

OE17EVA.

W.& T.SMITH CO.,

N. y

AMERICAN ELMS.

8 to 10 teet, 1 to 1V4 inch caliper.
25 Elms, 6 to 9 inch caliper, fine specimens, with
well developed heads.

Send for Trice list.

SAMUEL C. MOON, """"'lu'c'ks^co.), pa.

goo.

The American Florist.

967

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TO BE ISSUED
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MARCH 31

TWO WEEKS PREVIOUS
TO EASTER J- Jt J- J-

A full report of the First Grand Exhibition of the American
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features of permanent value.

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Copies of this number will be mailed throughout the
United States and Canada to every person in the trade
whose business is worthy of consideration.

Advertisements in body pages will be taken at our
ordinary rates, namely, $1.00 per inch, $30.00 per page of
thirty inches, with the usual discount on time contracts.

Advertisements on first and second Ordinary Cover
Pages sold only on yearly contract, in the usual spaces, at
$1.00 per inch, net.

Advertisements on second, third and fourth Special
Cover Pages (printed on heavy toned paper), $30.00 per
page, net.

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A.

l@"/n order that you may he given the best possible position and display

PLEASE MAIL YOUR ADVERTISEMENT NOW.

988

The American Florist.

Mar.

^7,

Our Pastimes

Announcements of coming contests or other
events of interest to our bowline, shooting and
oyoling 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.;
Bobt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.;
or to the American Florist Co., 334 Dearborn St.,
Uhioago, 111.

At New York.

The attendance at the bowling alleys
on Monday afternoon was large and
much enthusiasm was displayed, all hav-
ing a royal good time although scores
made by some were of a character to
encourage humility rather than pride.

Siebrecht 113

T. Lang 134

Hafner 113

Manda 131

Schultheis 110

J. Lang 95

Sheridan 91

Doulan 145

Thielman 133

Traendly., 186

123
137
173
137
116
93
98
144
143
155

Marshiill 119

Woiidv 94

Shaw". 119

liuiivurd Ill

Stewart 117

Atkins 96

Roehrs

Butterfleld

Burns

At Denver.

The attendance at the alleys on
February 20 was rather small but the
interest was of the usual character and
the contest for the gold medal as lively
as ever. Following are the scores:

Player 1st 3d 3d

A. E. ll:iufT 150

Chas. Miiuff 190

John Berry 154

Chas. Fruuz 163

Michael lilnv 133

Ed. Emerick 183

Geo. Zi miner 160

A. N. Benjon liig

The following scores were made on
February 27:

Pla\er 1st

John Berry 173

Chas. Krauz 173

A. K. Mauft 176

Chas. Wauff 176

M.Bloy 147

Chas. Thiess 107

Geo. Ziiumer 139

A. M. Lewis 150

Lyie Wiiterbury

A. N. Beuson 153

Ed. Emenck 115

189
180
180
147
160
167
168

h:!

199
164
170
119
163
143
111
113

Av
179
178
168
153
148
147
146
138

3d
203
157
117
145
168
181
1.53
135
119
116
107

3d
147
173
160
133
131
180
133
134
145
98
118

The following scores were made on the
evening of March 6:

V ayer 1st 2d 3d

John Berrv 1.58 199 2 9

A. E. Mau'ff 189 225 125

M.Blov 142 196 195

Robt. Kurth 187 2' 3 I3J

Chas. Franz 167 185 168

Chas. Thiess 163 18T 175

Chas Maulf 168 14S 179

Ed. Emer ck 136 180 131

J.A Va.entine 144 113 171

A. N. Benson 140 135 157

J. Smith 106 144 1.37

Geo. Zimmer 110 133 131

Av

189
180
178
174
173
173
165
146
143
141
li6
131

J.B.

At St. Louis.

On account of the heavy rain Monday
night, March 5, the bowling club was
very slimly attended. Following is the
score:

Player 1st 2d 3d 4th 5th Av

Kuehn.' 183 150 169 130 188 164

Beneke 146 198 134 144 141 133

Weber 128 116 167 106 129

The scores made March 12 were as
follows:

Player 1st

Kuehn 192

Beneke 149 2(14 1.53 16;

Sanders 17

Kunz ? 146

;d 3d 4th Av
m 1,55 179 170

194 158 128 164
117 137 163 140

Webber 1.54 146 104 140 136

111 166

123

Younj

Filmore 125 121 119 105 117

J. M. H.

At Chicago.
The Chicago bowlers are to get down
to practice again anticipatory to win-
ning out at New York in August, and on
last Friday evening made the following
scores:

Player 1st 2d

3d Av

Degnau 201 163 183 182

Wiiiterson 185 205

Swanson 190 187

Henderson 137 169 172 156

Hunt 138 148 159 148

Kreitling 116 173 133 140

149 180

150 170

WooDMERE, Mich. — Anton Kaier is
preparing to rebuild the three green-
houses which were recently burned, dur-
ing the tenancy of F. Kolbe, who has
now leased the J. G. Krumholz place at
Connor's Creek.

OIVE us YOUR ORDER ON

I Valley, Roses, Violets,

I CARNATIONS, FANCY AMERICAN BEAUTIES, SMILAX,

I ASPARAGUS, NOVELTY PINK TULIPS, or ANYTHING

^ ELSE IN THE FLOWER LINE. Jt ^ Jt ^ ^ jIt ^ Jtjt ^ ji

I HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., Milwaukee, Wis.

yW!S

"TIME IS MONEY"

It takes both to learn how, when and where to buy CUT

FLOWERS.

We have spared neither to satisfy our customers.

WE CAN SATISFY YOU.

E, C. AMLING.

32-34-36 Randolph St.,

Y/AL.TER S. HEFFRON, Mgr. ...CHICAGOj ILL.

Please virntioti (he American Florist tvhen iviiting.

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I We are the Oldest, Largest and Most Reliable Cut flower Commission House in the West.

CUT FLOWER PRICE LIST.

American Beauty, long per iloz. $4.00 to $.5.00

medium ■■ 3.00 to 3.00

•• •' short .. '• 1.00 to 1.50

Per 100

Bride. Maid. Meteor $ 5.00 to$ 8.00

Perles 3.00 to 4.00

Carnations, fiiucy 3.00 to 4 OO

common 1.00 to 3.00

Callasand Harrisii 10.00 to 1350

Tu ips 3.00 to 3.00

D.flodils 3.00to 3.00

VioUts 40to 1.00

Smilax 10.00 to 1.5.00

Auiantum l.OO

CARNATION CUTTINGS.

Per 100 I'er 1000

G. H.Crane *6.00 »50.ii0

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt 5 tJO 40 00

White Cloud 4.00 3010

Maceo 6.00 50, (jO

Gomez 5.00 40.00

Glacier 6.00 50.00

America 5.0O 40 00

Gold Nugget 4 00 30.00

MaryWood 3.00 35 00

Melba 5.00 40.00

SewYork 3.00 35 00

Mrs. .Tames Dean 3. CO 35.00

Mrs. Frances Joost 3 00 35.00

Per 100

John Young 3.50

Cerise Queen 2.50

Jubilee 2 00

Flora Hill 2.00

Mayor Pingree 2.50

Triumph 2.50

Da\ break 2.0O

Evelina 2.00

Wm. Scott 2.00

.Vlbertini 2.50

Meteor 2.00

Argyle 2.00

Per lOOO
30. oO
30.00
15.00
15,00
30.00
30.00
15.00
15,00
15 (XI
30. W
15.00
15,00

Best Stock Always Shipped Unless Otherwise Ordered.

KENNICOTT BROS. CO..""' 'r«yo^oo.

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The American Florist.

989

CARNATION

CUTTINGS

Per 100 Per lOCO

MRS. LAWSON f 14.00 $120.00

G. H CRANE 5.C0

AMERICA 3.00 25.00

MELBA 3.00 25 00

LESLIE PAUL 3.00 25.00

GOV. GRIGGS 3.00 25.00

MRS. BRADT 2 50 20.00

JOOST 2 50 20 CO

EVANSTON 2.50 2X00

JUBILEE 2.00 15.00

NUGGET 2 00 15 00

WHITE CLOUD 2.00 15 00

FLORA HILL 1.50 12 50

TRIUMPH 150 12 50

VICTOR 150 12 50

DAYBREAK 1.25 10.00

ARGYLE 1.25 lO.CO

ARMAZiNDY 125 loro

McGOiVAN 100 7.50

PINGREE 1.00 7.50

NIVEA 1.00 7.50

ieVELIvIA 1.00 7.50

I SCOTT 1.00 7.50

IMORELLO 1-00 7.50

' ROSE CUTTINGS.

Per 100 Per lOOO

METEOR $1 50

BRIDESMAID 1.50

PERLE 1.50

BRIDE 1.50

GOLDEN GATE 2.50

$12 50
12.50
12 50
12.50

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All Plants and Cuttings sold with

the express understanding that if not

satisfactory they are to be returned

at once, when money will be refunded.

I Write for prices on larger lots.

PETER
REINBERG

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

/OR CASH WITH ORDER ONLY

i iBiDul I offer the following Carnations, ^"^
' strong transplanted stock. -^iBi

at $2.00 per 100,
$18.00 per 1000

4000 Triumph

1500 Wm. Scott %^:^:::z.

500 Lily Dean a. $2 00 per .00

GEO. W. BINSTEAD3

I Summit, N. J.

I F^fase mention the A me* lea >i Fi'm tst 7vhen -u-rittng.

MARY A. BAKER AND ANNA C.EASTBURN,

Two best white Carnations I have ever Krown. San-
dusky. Duke of York and Melba, $i 00 per 100, $40 00
per 1(100. Kmpress and Wellesley, S2 50 per 100. 130 00
per 1000 Flora Ulll and Mnyor H.nin-ee, S2.0O per lOO,
*15 OO per lOOO. ticott. McQowan. Cartledge Ponla.
Eldorado and Tidal Wave. $1 50 per 100, $12 00 per 1000.
Also Giant Double Alyssum and Double Kudbeckla.

Send tor Descriptive Price List.

iOUIS B. EASTBURN, Kennett Square, Pa.

:

Carnation Cuttings!

WRITE FOR SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AND LET US FIGURE ON YuUR WANTS.

Genevieve Lord, the peer of any li^Ut pink carnation

..iTiTc-d

Chicago, scarlet Hradt, from sand or soil 1..50

Mrs. Lawson. cerise pink 3.00

Olympia. variegated, extra strong, from soil 2.00

Elhel Crocker, pink, from soil 1..50

Marquis .-, 2.00

EsU lie

Cuttings.
Perl. 0 eerlOnO

Frances Joost pink. tin. sd.orsoil, $2.60 820.00

M's. Jas. Dean puik, " 3.50

Jnhn Young, white... " " 2.50

Whit.* Cloud white .. " •' 4.10

Mrs. Bradi. variegated " " 5.00

Gen, Maceo, criTiison " " 6 00

Gen. Gomez, crimson ' " 6.00

G. H. Crane, scarlet 6 00

Cuttings.

Per Ooz. Per luu Per 1000.

$2.00 $10 00 $75.00

7.50 60.00

14.00 120.00

12 00 100.00

10.00 75.00

10.00 75.00

10 00 75.00

20 00
21 '.00
30.00
40,00
5U.00
50.00
50.00

Cuttings.
Per li/o P. r 1000
Gold Nugget, .vellow, fni sd.orsoil,$2..50 $20.00

Argyle carmine " '• 2.!S0 20.00

Jubilee, scarlet 2.C0 15.00

Armazindy, variegated 2.00 15.00

Evelina, white 2.00 15.00

Wm. Sco't. pink 2.00 15.00

Daybreak, light pink 2.00 15.00

Flora Hill, white '2.00 15.00

« CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Greenhouses and Address, JOLIET, ILL. ^

®»*«\S/»JI

Carnation Cuttings!

Per 100

G. H. CRANE $5.00

WHITE CLOUD 2.50

MR.S. JOOST 2.50

TRIUMPH 250

EVANSTON 2.50

GOLD NUGGET 2.00

MRS. McUURNEY 2.00

.JUBILEE 2.00

FLORA HILL 125

Per 100

LA FRANCE $2.00

PERLE 1.50

METEOR 1.50

L.\ PRANCE

URIUKSMAID

liRiUE

PERLE

All rooted cuttings sold under he condition that, if not satisfactory, they are to be returned
at once and money will be refunded.

1

3rl000

Per 100

DAYBREAK

$1.25

$20.00

ARGYLE

1.25

20flO

ARM VZINDY

1.25

20 00

McGOWAN

1 00

20.00

MAYOR PINGREE

1.00

15 00

WM. SCOTT

1.00

15.00

TIDAL WAVE

1.00

15.00

MORELLO

1.00

10.00

CUTTINGS.

^rlOOO

■ Per 100

$17.50
12.50
12.50

BRIDE

$1.50

BRIDESMAID

1.50

Per 1000

$12.50

12.50

2i.a-inch plants from pots.

Per 100. $3.50; per 1000. $30.00.

t

GEORGE REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago.

CARNATION CUTTINGS,

New Varieties.

Per 100.

Pe

rlOOO.

$ 7..50

%

60.00

10.00

75 00

10.00

75.00

14.00

120.00

12.00

100.00

10.00

75.00

10.00

75.00

Per do/,.
Chicago, Red Mrs. Bradt,...$1.50

Ethel Crocker l.FO

Marquis 2.00

Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson 3.00

Olympia 2.00

Genevieve Lord 2.00

Estellc, grand scarlet 2.00

(\f^r\f^fi\\ I icf ^"Our cuttings have been transplanted into soil, and are far superior
VJCllCI ell L-<ldl.* to sand cuttings partly rooted quoted at "bargain" prices.

1000
$20.00
50.00
40.00
40.00
25.00
20.00
18.00
15.00
12.00

100 1000

G. H. Crane $6.00 $50.00

GeneralGomez 5.00 40.00

General Mao-o 5.00 40.00

Mrs. Frances .Toost 3.00 25.00

Mrs. G. M. Bradt 5.00 40.00

White Cloud 3.00 25.00

Glacier 6.00 50.00

Cerise Queen 3.00 25.00

Mrs. Jas. Dean 3.00 25.00

100

Flora Hill $2.50

America 6.00

Melba 5.00

Maud Adams 5.00

Gold Nugget 3.00

Jubilee.. 3.00

Daybreak 2.00

Tidal Wave 2.00

Lizzie McGowan 1.50

SURPLUS— 1000 single white and pink PRIMROSES, strong, 3-inch pots,
foi $2.50 per 100, while they last.

CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york

ROOTED CUTTINGS OF NEW AND
STANDARD

CARNATIONS

Send fob Price List.

WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa.

please mention the American Floriit wUen ivriting.

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS nowready of White
Cloud, Jubilee, Gold Nugget, Pingree,
Flora Hill, Evelina and other standard
sorts. Fine stock. Write for prices.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

990

The American Florist.

Mar. ij^

mm CD'

firni

' f>lnlz:. 100 1000

Mrs. Frances Joost $2.50 $30.00

Mrs. James Dean 2..50 20.00

Cerise Qu^en 2.00 l."j.00

Mrs. McBurney 1.50 12.00

Wm. Scott 1.00 7.50

Dorothy Sweet 3.00 25.00

Victor 2.00 1.5.00

New York 2.00 15 00

Painted Lady, cerise... l.bO 12.00

100 1000
Daybreal<, It. pink 11.25 $10.00

John Younj; J3.00 125.00

Doz.

Mrs. Lawson $3.00

Olympia 2.00

Ethel Crocker 1.60

Genevieve Lord 2.00

Chicago 1.50

Marquis 1.50

100

1000

$14.00

$120.00

12.00

100.00

10.00

75.00

10.00

75.00

7.50

60.00

10.00

75 00

White Cloud 3.50

Alaska 1.50

Genesee 2.00

Mary Wood 3.00

Evelina 1.25

Flora Hill 1.50

McGowan 1.00

25.00
12.00
15.00
25.00
10.00
12.00
7.50

G. H

So^x-Xet. 100 1000
Crane $6.00 $50.00

XCOSBS. 100 1000

American Beauties $3.00 $25.00

Brides 1.50 12.50

Maids 1.50 12.50

Meteors 1.50 12.50

Portia 1.50

America 4.00

Bon Ton 2.00

Cx>lxYisoxn.

Evanston 3.00

12.00
35.00
15.00

15.00

■V^rlee^tecS.lOO 1000

Mrs. Bradt $4.00 $35.00

Psyche 1.60 12.00

Armazindy 1.60 1000

Eldorado 2.00 15.00

Gold Nueget $2.50 $20.00

Gov. Pinnree 1.50 12.00

Argyle $1.50 $12.00

LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS,

JAMESTOWN,
N. Y.

CARNATIONS.

^ ^k %£^ «^ «^

LARGE
STOCK OF

STRONG

ROOTEO

CUTTINGS

NOW

READY.

^S ^* (^* tS^ J^

G. H. Crane, Morning
Glory, Maceo, Glacier,
Gomez, America, Red Mrs.
Bradt (or Chicago), Mary
Wood and other good stand-
ard sorts.

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt for
March Delivery — all the
early stock sold.

fIVE 1900 NOVELTIES.

Mrs. Thos. Lawson, Ethel Crocker, The
Marquis, Olympia and Genevieve Lord. At
introductory prices. »st j* i^ J* ^

We make a specialty of rooted cuttings,
and have three houses of stock growing for
that purpose only. *?* »^ t^ »^ i^

Send for
Descriptive Price List.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.,

LAFAYETTE, IND.

CARNATIONS.

strong and well rooted cuttings ready now of the

following varieties: Per 100. Per 1000.

Eldorado t\-f. tjO M

Scott .. 1-25 10 00

Mccowan {.25 10 00

Portia '-25 1000

Ivory and Silver Spray 1 00 it.OO

Also fine Lady H. Campbell, rooted

runners '"'

JOS. RENARD. Unionville. Chester Co.. Pa.

THE BEST CARNATIONS.

Per lUO Pit 1000

White Cloud, thf best white $3.00 $2.5.0C

Mrs. Joost, liest clear pink 3.00 2.i.(W

G. H. Crane, best new scarlet 6.00 ,50.00

Gen'l Maceo, best dark crimson 6.00 60.00

M rs. Bradt. best variegated 4 00 35.00

12 Novi'ltii's of 19.J0. 27 the best Standard varie-
ties. j:^~Send for complete list.

' GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich.

||BnuaV|A||^ Stron?, well-rooted plants,
UAlf HA I lUllW fronj nats and soil.

... Per 100 ,$i.OO, Per 1000 $15.00

Wm . Scott.

Rose Queen

Eldorado

Lizzie McGowan.

Mrs. Fisher

Portia

Thos. Cartledge.

2.50,
2.00,
1.50,
1.50,
1.50,
2 50,

20.00
1.5.00
12 00
12.00
12.00
20.00

Our aim is to supply a superior quality of stock

only. Cash with order.

W. T. & F P. BUTZ NevB -Bstle, Pa.

CARNATIONS «»»^L?mGs.

(Jrane SO per 100, America $5 per 100, White
Cloud $4 per 100, ,7ubitee |2 jjer 100. Scott, Day-
break Victor, Klora Hill, McGowan, Evelina,
Eldorado, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1000.

SOSES. 2-in Pots, Select Stock.

Perle 4c, Brides and lirideamaids 3i'. Send for
list of other varieties.

WM. MURPHY, Slation F, Cincinnati, 0.

P[RD

A New
Pure Glistening Wliite

CARNATION

Well Tested,
Has Proved a Great

Success
Wherever Grown.

It is a strong grower, with long, stiff stems, large size, fine form and sub-
stance; fragrant, perfect calyx; never bursts, long keeper, blooms very freely
and without cropping from October on.

Rooted Cuttings now ready. $1,50 per Doz., $10 per 100,
$75 per 1,000. Cash with Order.

F. B. TINKER, Peru, Indiana.

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ETHEL
CROCKER

Absolutely the BEST PINK CARNATION
ever offered the trade.

A fact fully borne out by its record, beiuj: equally good
with Craig. Hill and myself (an assurance that it is not a
success in one soil and a failure in another). By its having
been shown at the flower shows and clubs since early in
September (an assurance that it is not a good late carnation
but an all season variety). In color, size, fragrance
and stem it is just what the "storemen" want. In habit,
constitution and freedom of bloom it is just what the grower
3 wants. It produces more flowers to the square foot than any other known variety, and is never
^ out of crop from September to .lulv. With 18 000 stock plants to work from there is no danger
3 of it being overpropagated, and all orders entrusted to me will be filled with cuttings selected
3 from the plants and the order tilled by myself, thus doubly assuring good stock. Honest
3 sample blooms furnished, prepaid, at $1.00 per dozen— amount deducted from all orders for 100 or
3 over. Up to date, everv sample, excepting one, out of several hundred sent, has broimht an order.
3 Price ppr 100. $10;*per 25. $2.50: per 1000. $75; per 250. $18.75. HERR'S PANSIES. good little

3 Prlcl^'lfst ofVtaKdard vurs! ready now: ALBERT Mi HERR, LBDCSStGri PSi

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CARNATION CUTTINGS.

We have all the new and standard varieties.

wntejo^price. WEILAND-RISCH FLORAL CO., Evanston, III.

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991

A NO. I
STOCK

Grafted Roses

ORDERS BOOKED NOW.

BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, GOLDEN
GATE, KAISERIN, nETE0R-2>^-in.

pots, >l2.no per 100, f90 00 per lOOO.

Own Roots "ToZtr'"

BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, KAISERIN,
METEOR, BON SILENE— 2X-in.
pots, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000; 3-in.,
$6.00 per 100, $50.00 per lOOO.

GOLDEN GATE, AM. BEAUTY— 2^-

in. pots, J4.00 per 100; 3-in., $7.oo per
100.

S. J. RELTER, Westerly, R. I.

GRAFTE'i, WINTER BLOnMING.

Brides, Hridesm;iid. Golden G:ite.

GRAFTED. SUMME4 BLOOVING.

Pink SouiuTt. ClothildeSoupert, Kaiserin
Augusta Victoria, President Carnot.

OWN ROOT J.

Maman Cochet. white and pink. 2|^-in.
pots. P ices on any quantity.

H. P..I0W budded, in variety $10.00 per lOO

Clothilde Soupert, dormant 12.00 per 100

BOBBINK & ATKINS

RUTHERFORD. N J.

Maneiti Stocks

...FOB GRAFTING.

We can still offer a limited number
of Manetti stocks for grafting, of
good quality.

In lots of 1000 $12.00 per 1000

" 2500 10.00 per 1000

" 5000 9 00 per 1000

HENRYA.DREER. 714 Chestnut St., Phila.

Send 50c or $1.00

For samples
and prices of

, , Roso9, Brides.

Maids, Perles, Kaiserins, Woottons. Golden Gate,

La France, or Geraniums in 3 in. Pink. Red,

White and Salmon.

GEO. A. KUHL,

F*eli:iri, 111.

FOR SALE

Two thousand BRIDES and two thousand
BRIDESMAIDS in 2>^ in. pots, now ready.

Price $3.00 per loo.

JOHN L. WYLAND, - - DeHaven, Pa.

IN BEST
....VARIETIES

SPECIALTIES

KOSES, from 3-lnota pots.

CARNATIONS, foi Ml dellTer;.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

PTloe«low. Senator list. VIOLETS.

M/OOO BROTHERS. FISHKILI.. N. Y.

ssGsswirAfi'swawasf^^

ROSES FOR SUMMER PLANTING

Now is the time to secure Ai Stock to grow on
for next season.

LIBERTY. 'The new crimson; stock limited. Own roots Irom 2!4-in pots .$25 OO per 100

Grafted Stock from 2i4-in. pots 4000 !^,.. ,,y>

LADY DOROTHEA, new bulf color. I„. , 4U.uu p, rioo

-inch .

10 00 per 100

ADMIRAL DEWEY, new blush color, \

TEAS, STAXDABD VARIETIES.

BRIDESMAIO. BON SILENE, CATHERINE MERMET. MM^. HOSTE MRS PIERPONT
MORGAN NIPHETOS. PAPA GONflER, PERLE DES JARDINS. SUNSEf THE
bRIDE, selected stock from 2-1.1. pots (5.00 j.er 100, $45.00 per 1000

HYBRID TEAS.

S SAll'R'NVIu^TlviCTnRIA. I A FRANCE. MME.' CAROUNE mtour ^MEt'eoR*''''"' ^'" '""^
JS MRS. R08T GARRtTT. S0UV.de WOOTTON, .selected 2-in. stock, $5.00 perlOO, $45.00 per 1000

Sj ROSES FOR SUMMER BEDDING, CLIMBERS, ETC.

I JOHN N. MAY ^ Summit N. J.

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♦

2i^-in. Stock.

PERLE ROSES

$3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000.

T

Ai STOCK. BEST IN MARKET.

! WinOR BROS.,

X 51 Wabash Ave.

CHICAGO. I

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AMERICAN BEAUTIES

«^

$3 per 100; $25 per 1000.

Per mo Per 1000

BRIDES $1.50 $12 50

BRIDESMAIDS 1.60 12.50

METEORS 1.50 12.50

PERLES 1.50 12.50

TTHESE are strong rooted
cuttings; iu fact we
have never had so good
success with rose cuttings
as we arc having this year.
All stock is guaranteed, all
orders are carefully filled
and well packed. Write for
special prices on 5000 lots.

J. A. BUDLONG

37-39 Randolph St.,

CniCAGO.

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LIBERTY

ORDERS RECEIVED NOW
FOR APRIL AND MAY
DELIVERY....

9i^ GRAFTED ROSES. Kaiserin now ready to
**' ship. Orders booked for Brides and Brides- g

maids. Prices on application. %

AHERICAN BEAUTY, own roots, 2y2-inch pots, $6.00 t

per 100; $50.00 per 1000. «»

ROBERT SCOTT & SOM,

SHARON HILL,

DEL. CO., PA.

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m- OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1900 WILL BE MAILED TO VOU
PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE. TWO DOLLARS.

992

The American Florist.

Mar.

n.

Miami, Fla.

The cold wave of mid-February did
some damage to early vegetables north
and west of Miami, but toward the
south nothing was damaged and there
are whole fields of tomatoes just coming
into bearing, one field containing 250
acres. Oranges, grapefruit, limes and
lemons were not damaged at all. Pine
apple fields suffered the loss of some
foliage and small plants were slightly
hurt, but the fruit buds were not injured.
All shedded plants came through with-
out the loss of a leaf. Over 1000 crates
of vegetables per day are being shipped
from here. The through vegetable
express train was put on the Florida
East Coast Railroad March 15. This
train carries from six to ten car loads of
vegetables north daily.

Warm days and cool nights bring out
the rose buds in perfection while carna-
tions are loaded with buds and blooms
all the time; the climate seems to just
suit them. Dickerson & Belden are find-
ing quick sale for both carnations and
roses among the hotel guests, the city
being full of winter tourists. Their
Bridesmaids are perfect but the Brides
show a tint of pink on the outer petals,
caused, no doubt, by the bright sun.
The firm is busy now shipping sword
ferns by the thousands. Epidendrum
venosum and Cyrtopodium punctatum
are proving good sellers. Poinciana.

...SFECIAI....

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Choicest Varieties Lowest Prices.
Finest Stock.

SO.ooo Carnation*, stuudards, 17.50 per 1000.
Descriptivi' list, 25 choicest up-to-date Viiricties.

50,000 Roses, standards, $12.50 per 1000.
Stroma 2'4-in. Brides Rleleors Maids, Perle,
VVoottou, t3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Elegant
stock.

50,000 Verbenas. 20th Century collection.
32 Graud Mammoth varieties, the cream of all the
latest and choicest up-to-date, 6O0 per 100; $5.00
per 1000.

50,000 Dble. Frinited Petunias, Henderson's
and Drecr's latest sorts. We all know that they
lead the world. $1.00 per 100: $8.00 per 1000. Strong
2-in., »i.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.

Aiyssum, strong 2-inch, 2 cents.

Geraniums, sweet-scented, strong 2i4-inch
2i4 cents; strong 2-inch. 2 cents. Mme. Salleroi,
strong 2-in., at $2.00 per 100.

Ageratum, Princess Pauline, the only one
to grow, $1.00 per 100. Extra strong, 2H-inch,
fuU of Cuttings. $2.50 per 100.

Salvia Spleodens, no other so good. $1.00 per
100. Extra strong, 2y,-inch. $2.00 per ICO.

Fuchsias, best sorts, $1.50 per 100. Vinca
Major, $1.00 per lOfl. HIack and Purple Prince,
2-in., 2.50 per ICO; 2y2-in., $3.00 per 100.

Smilax, strong, 2-inch, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per
1000.

Lobelia (trailing) indispensable for baskets,
etc.. strong, 2-inch, $2.00; strong rooted cuttings,
$1.00 per 100.

Heliotrope, the choicest blue and white,
rooted cuttings, $1 00 per 100.

Coieus, choicest varieties, rooted cuttings,
75 cents .per 100.

Viocas, Major and VariegKita, strong 2i4-in..
3c; strong 2-in.,2'-jC.

Marguerites, New Giant White, a grand sort.
and New Golden, stmng 2'/.-in., 2iic; strong
rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100

Our wholesale descriptive list of Specialties
mailed on application. Terms, strictly cash with
order. Small packages by mail.

SOUTH SIDE riORAL CO., Springfield, III.

Lettuce Plants—Big Boston, Boston Market, Bel-
mont Forcing, Curled Simpson, 1.5c per 100; $1.00
per 1000.

Tomato Plants— Dwarf Champion, Beauty, 20c per
lOU; $1.60 per 1000.

Mignonette— Allen's Defiance, 2-inch, fine, strong
plants. $2..^0 per 100.

Smilax— I'rom Hats, 30c per 100- $2.50 per 1000.

Cyperus Alternifolius and Gracilis— l-arge <lumps,
can be divided into 15 or 20 plants, $3.00 per do/,.

Madeira Vine Rools-l.arge, ,$2.00 per 100.

Cash please. MRS. GRIS MOLD, Worlhington, 0.

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THE IDEAL pi\K CARNATION fienevievc Lord

t^™" f^* <^* t^" <^* t^* *^^ »^^ t^* t^* *^^ «^^ *^* t^* *^^

Fills the bill. The ladies declare it is just right in color. We claim it
has the best stem of any Carnation. That it will rank very near the
top in size. That its odor is very sweet. That it is the most profitable
That it has an individuality all its own. Cus-
glance. There is not a
wanting in this variety,
money, plant it. But
delivery prior to March
easy, rapid grower, how-
May deliveries will make
ot the finest plants we
have are from cuttings Irom sand planted in the field June 1st. Remember
all sold until March 20th. If you wait too long the chances are that we will
be sold out of stock. Make yourself safe by ordering at once.

Our catalogue is now readj'; in it are

Carnation we ever grew,
tomers recognize it at a
great deal left that is
If you want to make
don't delay, for stock for
20 is all sold. It is an
ever, and the April and
large, fine plants. Some

PRICE

$2.00 per Dozen,
$10.00 per 100,
$75.00 per 1000.

H. WEBER & SONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

listed the above as well as all the new
'■big ones" at introducers' prices, all the
best standard sorts, and a complete list of
chrysanthemums, novelties ai-d standard
sorts.

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INTERESTING TO GROWERS....

he rapid growth of our business imperatlvelv demands
that we secure for another season more METEOR and
PERLE roses.

We would request anyone able to grow these two varieties
well and in quantity to correspond with us.
We can convince the right parties that we can offer them
a chance seldom equaled to dispose of their stock. Now
is the time to take up the matter.

WALTER S. HEFFRON.

MANAOEIt

E. C. AMLING,

32-34-36 Randolph St.,

.CHICAGO, ILL.

CA.i«r«A.'riojvs,

Mrs. Tbo». W. Law Uomez. dark red $500

80D, plDk tU.OO .Mrs F Joosi. pink.. 260

Ethel Crocker, pink.. 10 00 Triumph One pink.. 150
The Marquis pluk 1000 Daybreak shell pk 1 OU
Oenevleve Lord, plok WOO Flora Hill, white.. . 2 00
Olymiila, varlenated. 12.00 White Cloud .. 360

O U Crane, scarlet. . 6 60 Mary Wood, fine

America, scarlet 4 00 white 300

.Melba, llBbt pink 3 50 Jubilee, fcarlet 160

Mrs G Bradt var.... 6.00 Wm Scott, pink .... 100
Glacier, white, ane iSfS Lizzie McGowan. .. . 100

Gen. Maceo, best crimson $5 00 per lOO

Vrs. J as. Uean. tine pink 3 00 per lOO

Nephrolepis Cordata Comoacta. 2% Inch. $4.00 per 100,

8 and 10 Inch. flne. tl3 00 per doz.
Cash please CARL HAGENBURGER, West Mentor, 0.

iO,OOOrooTEoCarnation Cuttings

PRANCKS JOOST $2. 00 per 100

GOLD NUGGET 2.00 pi-rlOl)

MRS GEO. BRADT 4miperl00

EVELINA 3.00 per 100

PLOR\ HILL 2.00 per 100

DAYHKEA K 1 ,50 ptr UKI

JOS. LABO. JOLIET. ILL.

GERANIUMS ^itftincs

For April delivery, mixed sorts unnamed,
$1 50 per 100 delivered.

These are new and iiood sorts, no cheap kinds in
the lot, Cash with order please.

40,000 CANE STAKES FOR SALE

C. S. TAIT, Brunswick, Ga.

PUase mention the A tnencan Florist when writing.

CANNAS

The 3 Best Solid Red Cannes.

BLACK PRINCE $10 00 per 100

PHILADELPHIA 4.00 per 100

DUKE OF MARLBORUGH, 4.00 per 100
BOSTON FERN, .■itroiii; ^'i-iii. plants, ^M per 100.

The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa.

Please mention the American Floriil when wilting.

Home Grown Palms

Pots Per doz. Per 100

Kentia Belmoreana 3-iu. $3.00 $23.00

4-in. 5.00 40.00

Size Char.
Pots. Leaves. High.
" 5, 6-7 18-24, |9-$12 J70-$90

6, 7-8 20-25, 18 144

7, 7-8 36-40. 30-36 240-290
Kentia Forsteriana, 3-ln. $2 50 per doz.; $20 per 100

4-in. $5.00 " $.15

5, 5-6 24-30, $9-$12 $75-$95

6, 7-8 2,5-30, 18 144

7, 7 8 3.=)-42, 28-30 225
8-9 7 8 $3.00 to $4.00 each.

Latania Borbonica, 2^-in. .60 5.00

3-in. 1.25 10.00

4-in. 3.00 23.00

5, 5-8 15-20, 5.00 40.00

6, 6-8 16 24, 8.50 65.00

7, 6-8 18-24, 12.00 90.00

8, 7 8 28-34, 22 00 175.00

9, 7-9 28-36, 34 00 272,0C
Ficus Elastica. S-inch. doz. $,5.ii0; 6-in. $8.00 doz.
Livistona Rotundilolia, 7 in.. 12-14 leaves, $2.50 to

$3.00 each. Pandanus Veilchii, 4-iu. to 14-in.,
50c to $10 each. Boston Ferns, 5c to $2.00 each.

Cycas, Dracaenas, Asparagus, eic, in large variety.
We have over 150,000 Tropical Plants. Ternjs

cash, but inspection allowed at express offlce.

ALBERT FUCHS,

2059-73 N. Halsted St., CHICAQO.
ESTABLISHED 1884.

CINERARIAS

^ From Dreer's Prize Dwarf Strain,
'^^.^.in Bud and Bloom.

3V4-in. pots por 100,$ 6,00

4y2-in. pots •■ 10.00

514-iu. pots, specimen plants,,. " 50.00

CASH FLEASE, JOHN KLINK, Clilcago, Ohio.

There are buyers for all kinds of stock
advertised in the American Florist.

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993

HEACOCK'S PALMS

Choice ABECA LUTESCENS,
KENTIA BELMOBEANA

and LATANIA BOBBONICA.

All perfect and symmetrical plants, alike on all sides,
with every leaf perfect from the pot up. Grown espe-
:s^ cially for the decorator. They are as good, if not better,
than any I have offered before. Prices are as follows:

Areca Lutescens. Bach.

9 inch pot, very bushy, 5 feet high $ 5 00

12-inch pot, very bushy, 6 feet high 810.00 to 15.00

14-inch pot, very bushy, 6 to 7 feet high 20 00

15-inch pot, very bushy, 7 to 8 feet high 25 00

Kentia Belmoreana. PerOoz. Penoo

3-inch pots, 4 to 5 leaves, 10 to 12 in. high $3.00 $25.00

4-inch pots, 5 to tj leaves, 15 to IS in. high 6.00 50.00

6inch pots, 6 leaves, 20 to 24 in. high 18.00 150.00

Latania Borbonica. Bach.

8-inch pot, 8 leaves, 24 in. high by 3G in. wide $1.50

10-inch pots, 9 to 10 leaves, 30 to 36 in. high by 42 in. wide... 4.00

My packing is done in the best possible manner,
and shipping facilities for both freight and express are
unsurpassed. A TRIAL ORDER IS SOLICITED.

JOSEPH HEACOCK,

Wyncote, Pa.

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DAHLIAS!!!

The cream of the lists. Our stock
includes the well-tried, desirable,
older varieties, as well as the latest
acquisitions. Booking orders now.
Be quick. Undivided roots in variety.

Our semi-annual trade list now ready.

The WM.H. MOON Co.

Glenwood Nurseries,
nORRISVILLE, PENN.

Hease mention Iht' A mn wan Florist when luriting.

i>A.HrviA.«

Do you want some tine niiveiiiH,'*, i,r nre ihe older,
well tested ones Kiiud enotit;!! I hKve both My dahl-
t«B have never failed to tbke the hl^best honors,
Dallonal or local. Am also headquirtera for Cannas,
Gladioli, and Pas^nleB. Write for catalogue and
price list yy ^ WILMORE, Dahlia Specialist,

Box 382. Denver* Colo.

Fiease mention the A me> lean Florist when writing.

^3 A "WrgTTC? tiood strontr plants, trans-
X^^LJ^I l3XXl0 plauted from flats. 100
plants by mail 60 cts. 1000 by ''xpress $3.50.
MRS. HULDAH SALVESON,
North Main Street. Petersburg* III.

Send Your Advertisement NOW

FOR THE

Special Spring Number

of the

American Florist

TO BE ISSUED MARCH 31.

"Viola"

LARCFST HORTICULTURAL ADVERTIS-
ING PAPER FOR THE SCANDI-
NAVIAN COUNTRIES.

COLEUS

FOREIGN SUBSCRIPTION,
50c PER YEAR.

Write for Sample copies to

SWEDISH GARDENING OFFICES,

6. Regeringsgatan. STOCKHOLM.

ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wish-
ing to do business with Europe should send
tor the

ii

Horticultural Advertiser"

This is the British Trade Paper, beine read weekly
by all Horticultural traders; it is also taken by
over 1000 ot the best Continental houses. Annual
lubicription to cover coat of postage 75 cents.
Addreu EDITORS OF THE " H. A."
Chllwell Nurseries. - Notts, England.

2V4-in. fine, strong plants, ro.nly to cut cuttings
rrom; $I.5U per KKl.

Cyclamen Seedlings, ^\;'r.?'rsfstrS

"l.taiuablr, $:.Mio p.-r 100, $15.WI per 1000.
Exchange for Plants suitable for Ferneries.

C. WINTERICH. Defiance, Ohio.

BEGONIA INCARNATA fo.^T^u^

v;ilii;ibl'' llowrring plant for Chrislnias.
Ko<M.-.l cut ring's, , ,$.S(jO pt-r 100
l*lants in -J-in. pots. . s 00 per lOii

EDWIN LONSDALE, ^ °\'^^f^ltJ°' "">

WYNDMOOR,

Montgomery Co , PA.

Mone.y ()rd4-r ollice siinit
as lieretofon*. Chestnut
Hill (StH. II. > Phils , Pa

Chrysanthemums "Sings

Yello" QiitM-n, Mrs. Robiusou. G. Kalb. Merry
Monarch, Maj. HonnatTon, Ivoiv, Ladv Playfair
75 c'-nts per 10(1. BEGONIA Rex 'r. C. fine mixed,
.fl.'iupi-r 100. AGEKATUM <]"arf ..r tall, 2-in. pois,
»1..50 per 100. VINCA VAR.. M-in. pots. $1.50 per 100.

H. DANN & SON, Westfield, N. Y.

New Yellow thrysanthemum

WALTER MOLATSCH

Keady March iBt, 1900.

Price 50c each. M.OO per doz., $35.00 per hundred.

Three certitiL-ates by t '. .s. A. For sale by
DAILLEDOUZE BROS.. Flatbush. Brooltlyn. N. Y..and
H. A. MOLATSCH. 68th St., bet. 8th & 9th Avenues.

Brooklyn. N. Y

PRIMULAS AND VINCAS, ETC. Per loo

4-iDch pot Vinca Vhu's $6.00

3-inch pot Vinca A'.ues 4. 00

2-inch pot Vinca Vines 2.50

Rooted Cuttines Vinca Vines, from flats_ 1.50

2-in. pot Primrose, in bud and bloom, ready

to repot 2.00

2-in. pot Smilnx 2 00

Cash With Order or C. O. I>.
WM.A CLARK & SON. 59 State St., Watertown.N.Y.

994

The American Florist.

Mar.

n.

Westerly, R. I.

S.J. Renter is planning to erect two
more houses this season. Two a year
seems to be Mr. Renter's regular gait
and his place, now the third largest in
New England, may yet attain such pro-
portions as to necessitate lapping over
the boundaries of the little nutmeg state
into Connecticut or Massachusetts, if
the grade of stock raised here continues
as it has been this winter. The Brides
and Bridesmaids from Mr. Renter are
certainly equal to the best produced and
Mr. Welch, who places them on the mar-
ket in Boston, thinks they are just a little
better than the best, barring none. Mr.
Renter is busy grafting and budding;
25,000 is the number to be started. He
finds the budded stock fully equal to the
grafted. He has a dark colored sport
from Bridesmaid which has proved
steadfast and will be propagated as rap-
idly as possible without danger of weak-
ening the stock. In color it is nearly as
deep as American Beauty. Golden Gate
does grandly here, being, in Mr. Reuter's
experience, the most prolific bloomer in
the list, but the buyers have not yet
learned to appreciate it. Carnations
Daybreak and White Cloud do finely.
Freedom very poorly and Scott indiiTer-
ently. A house of Easter lilies shows
stock from several bulb dealers in "deadly
parallel" rows. One firm, at least, will
have difficulty in duplicating the order
next year.

CYCLAMEN

PERSICUM SPLENOENS GIGftNTEUM (no Bmr

striiiu "u the niiirket ) now ready I" ship. A splen-
did stock of plants, in four s<-parate colors: Aug-
ust Seedlings from iVi-in. pots. $,t per HH) lt40 per
1000; October Sec-illini.'s from Hats. If3.50 per 100,
J30 per 1000. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

Pleaw mrtitiofi thr Ammcan Florist when wril'mg

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, fine plants, 2'/.-

in. pot $4 per 100

NEW FORGET-ME-NOT. Sutton's Gems,

larf;e plants ready to bloom 15 per 100

DAHLIAS, named sorts, field toots $4 per 100

BEGONIAS, (tuberous) single $3 per 100

GLOXINIAS, tine strain f;i p.-r 100

GLADIOLI, fine mixture, 2d size J4 per 1000

SEND FOR CAULO.IIE AND llSr OF BllBS.

A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia.

Orchids ! ^

We are headquarters for established and
imported Orchids in the United States.
Our new price list is now ready.

LAGER & HURRELL, s^**""' ^- ■*•

Orchid Qrowers and ImporterB.

PANSIES L°iS]n"o

GOOD PLANTS by express $2.60
per 500: $4.00 per 1000. SEED as

usual.

C. SOLTAU &. CO..

199 Crant Ave.. JERSEY CITY. N. J.

ft|P|l| DEUTZIA GRACILIS ROSEA.
ly^Uy PHILADELPHUS MONTEAU D'HER-

IlL Wf MINE, fr,.m SH-inch pots.

Hardy Herbaceous Perennials
our Specialty.

Send for price I is^. NORWOOD NURSERIES,
Rea Brothers. NORWOOD. MASS.

Please mention the American Florist when -.vfitin^.

FOR S^IjXi ! KENTIA SEEDi INGS.

2 to 3 leaves. J50 per 1000. Gauat value. Write
or telegraph how many.

J. AUSTIN SHAW, 271 Broadway. NEW YORK.

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I ROSES, CLEMATIS, RHODODENDRONS, ETC. \

ROSES« Strong 2 Year Field Crown.

Per 100
Criniscm Ramblors'with 4 to5 feet, canes, $15.00
Crimson Ramblers, 2d size, 2 to 3 feet

canes 8 00

Yellow Rambler, two years 8.00

Hybrid Perpetual, in fine assortment — 10.00

W'ichuriana, Japan creepinc^ Rose 6.00

Wiehuriana Hybrids. 4 varieties 8.00

Tree Roses, fine heads 30.00

Liberty. n''w red forcing Ros**, from S^-in.

pots," 12 plants at60o f;H-h. 25 at .^Oc each,

50 :it 30c each. 100 at 25c e:ich.
General assortment of Kvi'rblooiniiip; Roses

from 2»4-in. pots. $3.00 per 100. *25 per 1000.

CARNATIONS, Rooted Cuttings.

Mrs. Thomas Lawson. $14 00 p.-r 100. Ethel
Crocker. $10 per 100.* The Marquis. $10.00 per
100. Olympia, $1^.00 per 100.

RHODODENDRONS.

Large stock of best hardy varieties 15 inches
to 3 feet hi;^h, clean briu'ht foliage and well
set with buds, $45.00 to $150.C0 per 100.

CLEMATIS.

Jackmanii, tHenryi, Duchess of Edinburg,
Raraona. and other large flowered varieties,
strong two year plants. $20.00 per 100; strong
three years $25.00 per 100.

AZALEA MOLLIS.

Stronir. bushy plants well s<'t with flower
buds. $35.00 p'T 100.

Hydrangea Paniculata Crandifiora.

2»/. to 3 f<'et, $10.00 p<-r lOO; tree form, 4 lu 5
feet high, |2o.00 per 100.

Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, etc.,
m large assortment.

THE STORRS & HARRISON GO.

PAINESVILLE,
p — OHIO.

300,000 VERBENAS

THE CHOICEST VAKIETIE8
IIT CUI.TIVATION.

Fine pot planti $2.60 per 100; $20 per tOOO. Rooted Cuttingt, 60c per 100; $6.00 per 1000; $46 per 10,000

NO RUST OR MILDEW.

PACKED LIQHT. AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SEND FOR CIRCULAR.
We are the Larerest Growers of Verbeuas lu the country.

Onr plants cannot be sarpassed.

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I BAY TREES

AZALEAS

ACACIAS

FERNS

FICUS

PALMS, i
I BepiaGloirede Lorraine \

I EDGAR.

i Writeforpr WAVERLEY, MASS. 3

FINE, STOCKY PLANTS.

Per 100

Alternanthera. yellow, $1.75, red $2 00

Osalis Floribunda, fine for baskets 2.00

(.'oieus, mixed var.. 2-in. pots 2.00

Geranium, my s<!lection, 2 and 2^-in. pots. . . 3.00

" 3-in. pots 4.00

Double Petunia, mix. var.. 2f4-m. pots 3.00

Verbenas, good var.. 2-in. pots 2 00

Centaurea Gymni>carpa, 2-in. pots 2.00

Carnations, 2-in. pots, 5 var 3.00

Pansv plants in bud, cold frame 150

rASII PLEASE- — -

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM

DELAWAB£. O.

P/t-ait- mnihoji the A met ican I-'ui> nl lihi-N :ci iling.

BOSES and VIOLETS

Wrll rsLihlislii'tl plants, from -'o-iii. pnl.s.

liK[DI'> Per I0o$4.lii, I'er uxjii $:».(»•

liRIDKSMAIDS

METEORS

I'ERLES

AM. HKADTY

MORljANS

VIOLETS, Princi'SS of Wales, the only violet to
grow, strong pliints from flats, 100, $3, IIXX), $18.

CA8H WITH ORDER

W. T. & F. P. BUTZ, New Castle. Pa.

4.00,

3.5.00

4 00,

;«.oo

4.00,

a.i.iio

6.(10,

."lO.lHI

6.00,

60.00

PITD AKIITTIUfC Afewthou8andleft,in2«-ln.
vHnAni U l«iO. pots, at va per 1000; ».S M per
100: ri. A Nult. LaFavorlt«. Richard Brett. MarKuer-
Ite deLoys. Mrs. Jaa. Garr, Mrs. E. G. Hill. Wonder,
Oranvllle. Rev. Atkinson and Rose Geranium. Also
Rose Geranium cuttings at J2 per 100.

Mme, Salleroi Geraniums In soil, $1.50 per
100; 112 OtI per M
COLE US, Crimson Verschaffeltll and Golden Queen,

$7 per lOOU. Tlic per 100; 2-ln. pots. $1.50 per IllO. t loleus

In variety. $5 per 1000. liOc per 100; 2-ln pots 11.11 100.
ACERATUM, Blue and White, 75c per 100; l.ii In..

$1.26 per 100. Princess Pauline, $1,00 per 100; \%-\n.

pots. $1.50 per ito.
GIANT ALYSSUM,$I00 per 100.
SALVIA, Splendens and Bedman, $1.25 per 100; 2-tn.

pot. $1 2ri per KKI.
HELIOTROPE, li varieties, named, $1.00 per 100: Vfi

In. pot $1 .jU per 100.
CUPHEA (ClRar Plant). $1.00 per 100.
FUCHSIAS $1.60 per 100; 2H-ln. pots, $2 50 per 100.
FEVERFEW. $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per M.; 2-ln. pot,

$2 OO per Kill.
VINCAS, $125 perlOO; lln. pots. $8 00 per 100, $70.00

perM. Fine plants.
The above are root«d cuttings, except when noted.

CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ALL ORDERS.

J. E. f ELTHOISEN. Schenectady, N. Y.

Pteris Deweyana.

A most desirable new fern, now offered for the
first time by the raiser, .1. H. Ley. It Is a most
distinct cross between P. Cretlca Albo-llneata
and P. Serrulata. Habit dense and verydwarf;
fertile fronds, erect, smooth and narrow, bar-
ren fronds very bright and beautifully undu-
lated; produced Inquantlty, never rusts; hard,
and grows very freely from spores.

12 Fine Plants, :i inch pots s 3.00

100 20.00

12 Good Plants, 2 Inch pots 2.00

100 ' I>.00

Six latter mailed, $1. With balls of roots undisturbed.

GOOD HOPE. WASHINGTON, D. C.

CYCLAjVlEKr GIG»NTEIJM,

In tin- v:iri'ius colors and shadi'S.
Plants are in healthy condition, $5.00
ffi per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
— ^ ^1 EDWIN LONSDALE,

Money Order Office WYNDMOOR,

Chestnut Hill. Phila. Monigomery Co.. PA.

ROOTED CUTTINGS. t^suuPRias.

CoLEl.'S \>rscliatreltii. Goldrn Qnei-n, mi.ved.
Heliotrope, Douklk Pettnias, fciALViAs, etc.
Alteknanthkra, four kinds.
L. H. FOSTER, 45 King Street, Dorchester, Mass.

igoo.

The American Florist.

995

DREER'S SPECIAL OFFER OF DECORATIVE PLANTS.

Of SPECIAL VALIE, SlITABLE fOR EASTER SALES.

$3.00 per do/., $2i.00 jkt IOU

5.00

40.00

35.00
100.00
12.5.00
l.WOO ■■ •

24.00 perdu/,.

....J3..50eaoh
.... 6.00 eiiuh

ARECA LUTESCENS.

4 irifli pots, 1 i.laiil in pol. 15 to 18 inchfs hiiili

.'">■■ •• ;i ■• " 18 lo'jj ■■ •■

KENTIA BELMOREANA.

4 iucli pots. 5 to () leaves, 1ft inche.s hitrh 4.50 ''

.=) '• ftt.jl! ■• 23 10 24 inches hi 1,'h 12.00

H ■' ti " 24 to 26 '• •• 15.00

II " (JtoT •■ 2ato3U " •• 18.00

t) " 7 ■• SOtoSt; ■■ '■ 2.00each,

KENTIA FORSTFRiANA Made-up Plants.

Good specimens, I plants in a ten- inch pni, 3(j inches liicti

Good specimens. A jilants in a ten- i net i ]tnt. 48 inches hiirh

KENTIA FORSTERIANA.

4-in. pots. 5 leaves. 15 to 18 inches liit;li .I4..50 perdoz., J3,5.00 per 100

ti •• ti •■ 24to3a ■• ■■ ifl.flO each, $12.00 per do/,.

6 •• 6 ■■ 28to30 " •' 1.25 •■ 16.00 •■

li ■' « ■• 30 " " 1.60 •■ 18.00 •■

7 •• ti to 7 leaves. .30 to 3ti inches hish 2 UO ■' 24.00

Specimen Plants of KENTIA BELMOREANA and FORST<-RIANA.

AtilO, $15, $25, $35 and $80 each. For descri|)liori see our current wholes.ile li t.
LATANIA BORBONICA.

ii-inch pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 18 inches high $ti 00 per do/,.

ij inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 20 inches hi^'li ii.OO per do/,

PHtXNIX CANARIENSIS.

7- inch pots. 30 inches high, bushy jilants $1.50 each

14-inch tubs, 5 to 6 feet, line decorative plants 10.00 each

PANDANUS VEITCHII.

6-incb pots, 15 to 18 inches high $1.00 each

ADIANTUM CUNEA1UM.

.V grand lot of 5- inch pots J2.f0 |ier doz , $15.00 per 100

ADIANTUM CUNEATUM CHOICF MIXED FERNS.

.V fine lot of plants of special good \'aine.

3Vi-in. pots $ 3.50 per 100,$ 30.00 per 1000

3-in. " (5.00 " .50.011

5-in. " 15.00 '■ 140 ()0

We can still supply choice mixed Ferns in gooii
.■issortmenl.

2!4-in. pots $3.60 per 100, $30.00 per 1000

3-in. " 6. CO " .50.00

Kentia Hfl-moreana.

HENRYA.DREER,cH,^PHILADELPHIA.

HOOTED CUTTINGS

Nice. Clean Stuff, and Well-Rooted.

Verbenas, 75,000 now ready, tvvcntv-six varie-
ties 100, (50c.; 1000. $5.00; .5,000, $22.00

New Daisies, (or Marguerites), the b<'st that,
have ever been introduced. Try a few of
thera iiiid find out for yourself.
Carl Poehlman — the newyellow ever-blooming

Paris Daisy Doz., 25c.; 100. $1.25

Madame Farlaiellon— bright, silvery-green foli-
age, wliite flowers, very dwarf grower

Doz.. 25c.; 100, $1.25
Madame Gailbert— large white petals, yellow
disc. Nothing can be imagined that is finer

' Doz., 2.5c.: 100, $1.25
Net* Salvia Yellow Bird— bright yellow foli.ige.

bright searlca flowers, Doz., 20c; 100, $1; 1000 $9.
Salvia Habald — This is more dwarf and much
better than t^ld Splendens.

Doz.. 20c; 100. 11.00; 1000. $9.00
Geranium— Mme. Salleroi, , ,100, $1.25; 1000. $10.00
Ageratum — Princess Pauline

Doz., 20c.; 100, $1.00; 1000, $9.00
Coleus— Golden VerschafFeltii. Scarlet Ver-
soha£feltii,Fire Brand, Tam 0'Shanter,South
Park Gem, Alhambra, Fire King, Cioldeu
Crown, Midnight, Salvator, John Goode,
Spotted Gem, Combination, Mrs, F. .Sanders.
Nigger, Queen of the West, Beckwith's

Gem 100. 75c.: 500, $3.(0; ICOO, $fi.OO.

Heliotropes — three fine varieties.

Doz., 20c.; 100, $1.00; 1000. $9.00

Manettia Vine Doz. . 25c. ; 100, $1.25; 1000, $1 1 .00

Alyssum— New Double Giant.

Doz. 20c.; 100, $1.00; 1000, $9,00

.Abulilon— Souv. de Bonn Doz. 20e.: 100. $1.25

Savitzii Doz. 40o.: 100, $2.50

Send for Price List.

I pay Express charges and guarantee to
please you in every way.

S. T. DANLEY, ""Sr"

Pi£ai.e mention the Amei ica^' I'l'-mt -.vhen ivritin^.

FLORISTS' ORCHIDS

The Finest and Lurtrest Stock

in the world.

CJlllinFD ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and
O/llllILK BRUGES, BELGIUM.

Send for List of (Jorainercial Varieties.

A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y.

Mease mention (he A me> ica n Florist when writing

UAyUnTU UfDDFIlAC Lartre rooted plants, *.0c
mAHIMUin VLnDCnAo perIOO.*i60perlUO
(-'jclamen. 3-In . fr> per 100. Wblte Blocks for Easter,
^■tn., $1,50 per lUO Hooted cuttlotfs double and sloele
Petunia mixed. 11.00 per ICO Dwarf Lobelia, $1 per 110.
&AMUEI. WHITTON, 15-17 Gray Ave . Dtlca. N.Y.
Please mention the A met ican Florist -when zvt iting

Verbenas

LATANIA BORBONICA.

Eitra 2ood \ ahie.

3-in $ 8.00 per 100

4-in 18 00

5-in 4,50perdoz.

e-in R 50

CHRV5ANTHEMUMS.

Pot plants.

,13.00 per 100, $25.00 |ier lOOO.

l-'or varieties see I'Monsc Feb. 3J.

CARNATIONS.

Rooted Cultinjjs.
Scott. Pierson. MeGowan, Helen
Keller, Tidal Wave, $1.50 per
100, $1000 per 1000.
Mayor Pini^ree, Flora Hill, Day-
break, $2.00 per 100.
PETUNIAS.

Dreer's .set $4 00 per lOO

Double white 4 00

CINERARIAS.

Fine strain $ 3,00 per 100

3-in 5.00

4-in 10,00

5-ln 15.00

VINCAS.
l\I;iior and Maior \'ar.

2-in $ 3 00 per 100

4-in., very fine 15 00

HELIOTROPE.

Czar, Czarina an<J live other
fine sorts $3 00 per IOC

THE FINEST IN THE LAND.

Millions of them.

Pot Plants $2.FiO p<T 100. |-J0 00 per lOut

Rooted ruttinG:s, 75c ■" 5.00

Coleus

Uooted

CUltlDKS,

*1 CO per

ItiU t7,50

VKi lOiu 1-ot Pla.m,
$3,00 per ItlO. $25 per lOOO,

OLEANDERS.

A'er\ line Double Pink and
Double While, $6,00 per lOO,
$55 00 per 1000.

CERANIUMS.

Mt. of Snow, Happ\ Tbousht,

$4,00 per lOO.

Sirs. Parker $B CO per ICO

Mrs, Pollock 5,'0

Mad Salleroi, Rose and Ivy Ger..

Souv. de Chas. Turner, $3.00

per 100.
S. A. Nutt, Master Christine,

Queen of the West, Queen of

Helgians, etc., all colors. $3.00

per 100.
,J. Kiceard, Beauie Poitevine.

.Vthlete, Pres. Leon Picas. E.

G. Hill. .1. ,T. Harrison, etc.,

$4.00 per ICO.

ROSES.

Per 100

Itrides and Bridesmaids $3,00

3-in. strong, 5.00

llermosa 4 00

Monthly, in var 3.00

H. P's," such as Dinsmore,

Jacq.,Paul Neyroo 5,ro

H. P's. our sclec-tion 4.00

\Viclinr:iiana, white 4,00

MISCELLANEOUS.

Per 100

Alyssuni, 3 var $3.00

.\Keratuin, Cope's Pet 2 00

.\iui)elopsis Veitchii, stronfj 4.00
Abulilon li. de Niege and

Sou. de Bonn 4 00

Alternanthera. 2 vars 2, .50

Cuphea $20 00 per IrtlO. 3,0J

Cyclamen. 4-iii.$2.00 pr doz.

5-iD. 4,00 ••
Draca'na Indi-

visa. 5-in 2.00 "

Fuchsias 3.00

F'everfew, Little Gem 2 50

Hydrancea Hortensia 4.00

Ivies, ICnslish 4 00

Libonia Pen 3.00

Maii?ttia Vine 4.00

Lantanas 3.00

Lemon Verbenas 4 00

Marguerite, white 3,00

yellow 4.00

Nierenibergitt 3 00

Othonna 3 00

Otaheite Oranges, 4-in 15.00

Salvia, scarlet 3.00

Swainsonia. while 4.00

Santolioa Incaua 3.00

Pelargoniums, mixed 4.00

Vehet Plant, 3-in 8 00

OUR PRICE LIST WILL BE ISSIED EARLY IN MARCH.

W. L. SMITH,

Wholesale

.FJorlst,

AIRORA, ILL.

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REX BEGONIAS.

> We are headquarters

^ for Rex Begonias. Fine young

\ slock now ready.

\ Many Distinct Varieties, $4 per 100.

y Write for special price on 500 !ind 1000

b lots. Addrt'ss all orders for Rc'x Bfgonjus

f to us.

\ G. R. GAllSE & CO..

y Earlham View — • i. j ■ .1

» ireenhouses, Richmond, Ind.

>♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

"New-
Geranium

DLWEY

A GRAND NOVELTY.

COLOR BRIGHT CRIMSON; DWARF,

COMPACT GROWER,

PROFUSE BLOOMER, GOOD FOLIAGE,

VERY ATTRACTIVE.

4-iDi;li p-^ts 35u each, 83, .50 per doz.

3 ■■ ■' 25e ■' 2.50 ■•

2'/j •• ■■ 15.- '■ 1.50 "

CARL RAUTH, Springfield, III.

please mention the American Florist ivhen uniting.

996

The American Florist.

Mar. ij^

Nashville.

SPRING WEATHER BEINGS OUT THE BLOOMS.
— PLANTSMEN APPEAR AT THE MARKET.
— FDNERAL WORK.

For the past week the weather has
been quite springlike and florists notice
a great change in the quality of flowers
as well as an increased supply. Roses
are coming in freely, which may result
disastrously for the Easter trade. Both
Brides and Bridesmaids are large and
fine. Meteor, too, is showing up well.
Last Saturday, Jor the first time this
year, the smaller growers showed up at
the market house. Several stalls were
filled with blooming plants and purchas-
ers were numerous. Later in the spring
these growers have the best of the plant
trade and sell at prices that allow a very
small margin of profit.

The death of the fire chief, Capt. E. M.
Carrell, who was killed while responding
to an early morning alarm, called for
some very elaborate and novel floral
pieces last week.

Trade continues fairly good despite the
fact that it is the Lenten season.

M. C. DORRIS.

New York —J. Austin Shaw has been
appointed sole United States and Cana-
dian agent of Edw. Van CoppenoUe, of
Ghent, Belgium.

Salt Lake City, Utah— The B. C.
Morris Floral Co. has been incorporated
with a capital of $9,000 by J. H. Mac-
Murdy, Cripple Creek, Col.; V. V. Mor-
ris, T. Hobday, R. P. Morris, Clara M.
Clawson and P. Cherrington, of Salt
Lake City.

Boston Florist Letter Go.

MANUFACTURERS OF

FLORISTS' LETTERS.

This vrooden box nicely stained and var*
nishedt 18x30x12 made In two sections* one
for each size letter, g^lven away with first
order of 500 letters*

Block Letters. 1 ^ or 2-lnch elze, per 100. f2.(IO.

Script I^ettere. %\- Fastener with each letter orword.
Used by leadlDi? tlorlBts everywhere and for sale by
all wholesale flurlsta and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Trcas. and Manager^

Rd H:^wl«^v f;t.. BOSTON. MASS.

H. BAYERSOORFER &, GO.

Cyoas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries

and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves

and immortelles.

New Catalotrae of all FLORISTS' SUPPIJIIS on
application. |3I^For the trade only.

H. BAYERSOORFER & GO.

60. 52.. 64 and 56 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

A. HERRMANN.

Cape flowers, ai-i- colors;
Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs,
AND All Florists' Supplies.

Send tor Prices.
104.412 East 34th St.. NEW YORK.

John Conley & Son,

MannfactnTeni of
^ AND 4 DOMINICK STREET.

R. C. CARNATIONS, Closing Out Prices.

I'er iro

Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson $12.00

Olympia 12.00

Genevieve Lord 9. (Hi

.lohn Young l.itO

WliiteCloud 2.00

Mrs. G. Bradt 3.00

Gold Nugget 2.00

.\rg\la 75

Armazindy 75

Flora Hill

America

Mclba

Glacier

Maud Adams ..

Empress

Psyche

Mary Wood

.Morniii'^' Glory

IT 100

1.00

3.00
2 01)
2 50
2.00
.1i
.1h
3.00
6.00

UNROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS.

Per 100

G. H. Crane 2.00

GLacier 1.50

Mrs. G. Bradt 1 .W

Melba 1.50

Gold Nugget l.CO

Per 100

Flora Hill 50

Marv Wood, fine 1.50

WUi"feCloud 1.00

America ; 1 .75

ABOS/E UNROOTED CUTTINGS PREPAID BY MAIL.

PLANTS, All Good Stock.

Per 100

Geranium I)e Roo Mitting 2!4-inch. ..$ 7.(K)

" Double Snow Drop. .. . " ... 7 00

New Yellow Haby Primrose in bloom. 2'4-in. 7.00

Geranium Mme. Salleroi 2'4 inch... 2 00

" named, our selection only, 2;4-in. 2.00

Coleus, named. 2i^-in .* 1.50

Petunias, double mixed, 2^-in 2 00

3 in 3.00

Primula Obconica in bloom, 314-inch 3.00

Chinese •■ " 2.50

2"4-inch I.OO

fniin lUits .50

Begonias. Oowering, named, 12var...'.

Forget-Me-Not, winter Uowering

Iresines. red and yellow

Mesembryanthemum, basket plant. . .

California Moss ■' "

Lobelia, blue bloom, " "

Feverfew, Little Gem and yellow foli.

Cigar Plant

Abutilons, mixed

Roses, Hride, Ur desraaid and Pearl,
S:ilvia Clara Redman

Per 100
n. 1 50
1.50
1.60
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
2.00
1 50

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.. Morris, III.

MATERIAL FOR PREPARED
PALMS.

Selected Palmetto Leaves, good shape,
with lonu stems, three sizes, small,
medium and large dried and cured only,
$5. $11 and $7 per 11*00. Cured and pressed,
only need palnilDg, $13, JI.^i and fl'.i per
lOOU Dyed and pressed. $11, $17 and $n

Eer 1000 Prepared and painted Palmetto
eaves, loose for decorating, or to make

up Into plants. H- $<1 and $,s per 100 Cycts

Leaves, prepared. tI2, $18 and $'U per 100.

CJveas Leaves, raw, dried and prensed, $14.

$21 and $411 per KXlU. Areca Leaves, cured
a d pressed. $12, $lo and $2J per lOUO Areca Leaves,
prepired and painted. $5, S-7 and fJ per 100. Cycas
wreaths, plain, each i,2 leaves) 3t>c.oocand 76c. Cycas
Wreaths, with tiowers. from 60c up. Palm Fibre, f < r
making up plants. 10c per lb. Green Palmetto
Leaves, large. $5 per lOOO Green Cabbage Palm
Leaves. 3-5 ft., $'i per 100 Long Leaf Needle Pines, ;V4
fr,.. $* per 100. Artificial Smilax, per doz yds , from
50c up. Sabals, Thrlnax (Argenlea and Excelsa).
Chamierops Argentea.and Zamla Crowns, and green
or dried leaven of all kinds Natural Palm Stumps
and Tree Trunks for use with green or prepared Palm
Leaves. Green Palm Tieaves. $.'>.lOa IIUKI

PALM LEAVES FOR PALM SUNDAY, the
closed kind for Utsirlbuilon In churches. Per 1000.
small, $7, .30: large. $15 OD. Caeh before shipment.
Orders taken now; ship when wanted. Freight to
Chicago ten days.
FLORIDANAT. PRODUCTS CO.. Box 327. Orlando. Fla.

En car
lots.

PREPARED
GYGAS LEAVES

MANURE

Pulverized, $8 00 per ton.
Natural, $4.00 per ton.

IN SACKS OR BARRELS BY THE TON

PfLVEUIZEl), $12.00. Natiiial, $8.00. f. o. li.

E. C. NEWBURY, Mitchell. So. Dak.

Perpetuated

Palms and

Palm Leaves.

Send For Prices.
TROPICAL PREPARED PUNT CO., Orlando, fla.
I«00'ri3JD CIJTTIIVOSS

Veibinai". til nnmed vaMelleB, i»c per 100 15 lU p'r
ICIIO Petunlmj. :KI 1 amed dbl vnr .$1 25Dermi Hell-
trope. 16 named varieties $1.00 oer 100 ijoleue. 30
named varieties, 70o ner 100, WHO per lOlI) Agerat-
ums, ;i var. wltti P. Paull le, VOc per 100 Alvesum,
dbl .SI IK) per 100. Lanianas. 4 var , II SoperlOO 8al-
vlae, :i var . $1 113 per 100 Fucht las In varlelv. $1 50 per
HIO. All cutllniis guaranteed. Bxpress paid.

CASH WITH ORDERS. Write
S. D BRANT. Cla Cwnte-. Kanaaa.

PUnil^C (2AI AY Qreen and BTocze.
linUlull uALAAi so cents per lOOO.

CHOICE LEUCOTHOE. Uron/e and GreSu. $1.75 per
1000. orders from cold storage. Cash with
order or satisfactory references.
W. H. Williams Bro., Victoria, Macon Co., N. C.

LETTUCE, lioston Market, Tennis Kail, furled
Simpson, tirand Ranids wild other vars., 15c
per 100: $1 per ICOO; 88.50 per 10,000. It by mail
add 10c per 100.

TOMATO, small plants for transplanting, in
several varieties; 15c per 100. 11.00 per 1000.

PEPPER, small plants for transplaiting. in
sevenl varieties: 25c per 100; $2.00 per 1000.
Add 10c per lOJif by mail.

EGG PLANTS, New York Improved, for
trmi^plauliDg. 25c per 100; $2.00 per 1100.

CELERY, (iolden Self-Blanching and White

Plume. 15c per 100; $1.00 per 1000.
< >ther vegetable plants in s''ason. Cas/i -viih otder.

R. VINCENT, Jr.. & SON, White Marsh. Md.

The Philadelphia
^ Wire Works.

HENRY RAJSIK, Proprietor.

Manufacturers of all kinds of

WIRE GOODS ''<>■' Fiorlsts'JJse.
ANY FLORAL 807-809 No. Fourth St.,

sZoRTNaricm. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Invalid Appliance Co.,
COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS

inn docso'l homltt them.

HEADQUARTERS

COCOA FIBRE.
SHEEP MANURE.
BONE all grades,
IMPORTED SOOT,

SPHAGNUM and
GREEN MOSS.
RUSTIC WORK, all kinds.
CLAY'S FERTILIZER.

DINNE & CO., igJTV.! New York.

. HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,
SHEEP MANURE

I Ikivc nvw vn hand :i large nuantitv of

.\1 SHEEP M.VKURE. ^"Send' for

Price List and Sample.

Best Kertlll'«r for Top Dre«»ing.

Office. 207 Academy St.. i nup id lun PITV

Factory. Seventh St.. LUNO loLANU III I,

/poo.

The a merican Florist.

997

"NICOMIIE"

(PATENT)

Vapor Insecticide

t»owi3B;i«.

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

RED SPIDER, GREEN FLY

and all other Insect Pests.

ASK YOUR SEEDSMAN FOR IT.
The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co..

LOUISVILLE. KY.

It Would Look Better!

More homelike, if your lawn were neatly fenced. Thlg

HARTMAN STEEL ROD LAWN FENCE

with Bfeel post3 is nioxt durable, hanasome ana
cheap. Look into the mutter, llliistratedcatalo^'ue free.
HARTMAN MT'O CO , BOX 86 FIXWOOD CITY. PA.

Or Itooni 46, 809 Broadway, New York City,

Sheep
Manure

DRIED
AND PLLVERIZtD.

PDKF.ST and ele;iDfSt
Sheep Manure on the
market. ^V^ite for sam-
ples ami prit'es.

PUCE ORDERS NOW.

J. V. HERRION,

Un. stock Yds., Chicago.

Smllax stringing made eapy
by the use of

MBYBR

GREEN SILK4LI\E

/Just the shade of the foliage.
Samples and prices free.
JOHN C MEYER <£ CO.,
80-84 Kingston St. BOSTON, MASS.

For sale by leading Florlata.

CYCLONE SPRAY PUMP

Thb Gbkat Insect Extebmi-
ifATOR. Sprays as fine ae mist. Just
the thing tor Roses. Palm-, Pota-
toes. Tobacco, Small Fruits, Hen-
Roo«te. etc. All tin, SOc. ; all
nollshed copper, »1 lO. Oish with Order. Weighs
boxed, nhout 5 pounds. Buyer pays express.
c.T-r-t.r-va t. , r* tnf ru mU r« •^t .N V.Cltv

KELLER BROS.,

^ 213-15-17-19-21-23 Pearl St.,

NORRISTOWN. PA.

Manufacturers of Standard Flower Pots, red m
color, equal to the best on the market; are Itt
miles from Philadelphia, best of railroad connec-
tions. We give special attention t:> mail orders and
make special sizes to order in quantities. A
postal will hnuff prices and discounts.

FOR THE MILLION.

Sample Pot with Price Mailed Free.

ERESH TOBACCO STEMS, one cent per pound,

Put up in bales of two to three hundred pounds.

G. G. FOLLWORTH GO..

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

]|\(IllA?va.vi.l«:©©, "Wisj.

LIQUID PLANT FOOD

Eor Greenhouse Cultivating.

USTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY,
Chicago Office: 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston.

n. K. Snider, Suite 423, 260 flark St.

RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS.

100 lb. bag s 1.75

H ton S7.50

mon $ 14.50

I ton $28.00

F. O. B. Bridgeport, Conn.

ALSO—

Odorless Lawn Dressing.

Terms, Cash with Order.

RED TOWERS GREENHOUSES,

_HACKENSACK, N. J.

IRON

RESERVOIR

VASES

I^gDONALD BROS.,

IRON LAWN
SETTEES.

For Lawns and
Cemeteries.

108-114 Liberty St.,
COLUIVIBUS. OHIO.

Send for Our 1900 Catalogue.

THOSE RED POTS

"STANDARDS"

run, SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS.
BLTLB PANS AND AZALEA POTS,

DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y,

HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH.,

Rep. 400 HOWARD ST.

If You Have Stock To Sell...

the best way to make that (act known to the trade is by regttlar
advertising in _^, . , r^t * J.

Give it a trial. ...THe AiTierican rlorist.

ItBiirns

^o^-o d^

The most convenient way
of applying an insecticide
ever yet devised. No pans
required -No heating of"
jrons-No trouble-Cannot
injure the most sensitive
blooms-Verv effective.
Price 60<t per box of 12
rolls. Ml dealers selllt!

SkabcuraDip C6. ^^

St. Louis — Chicago.

^_^ " •■■■iiii iNiiiUiHiiliiWi''*' ''

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed in small crates, easy to handle.

Price perorate
1500 Mn. poU In crate, 14.88

\taa2M," " 6.26

1600 2>5" " B.OO

1000 3 '• '• 6 00

800 i% " " 6.80

600 4 " " 4.60

320 6 " •• 4.61

144 B " " 3.16

Price per orate
120 7-ln, pota In orate, t4. 20
60 8 " " 3.00

48 » " • 3.60

48 10 " ■' 4.80

24 11 ■' " 3.60

24 12 " " 4.80

12 14 •• " 4.80

6 16 " " 4.60

Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list
of Cylinders for Cat Flowers, QanKing Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. 10 per cent for casb wltii order. Address

HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

AUGUST BOLKEB & SONS, New Tork Agents

62 DKT STRUT. N«W TORK OITT.

HAIL

for Insurance Against
Damage by tlai*

Address

JOHN G. ESLER, . Sac'y F. H. A.p

SADDLE RIVER, N. J.

998

The American Florist.

Mar. ly^

Pittsburg.

BUSINESS BRISK AND STOCK SHORT. — ROOM
FOR MORE GOOD GROWERS. — A SMOKER
PLANNED.

Business is holding up to such an extent
that there has not been enough stock to
supply the demand. White stock is par-
ticularly scarce. It is hard to say to
what this scarcity should be attributed
unless it is that there are net enough
growers in Pittsburg. There seems to be
room here for several producers of tirst-
class stock.

The "smoker" of the Florists' Club will
take place on March 22, at the rooms of
the Pittsburg Cut Flower Co. At the
last meeting J. B. Ferguson was elected
to membership. G. O.

Newbueyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson
has discontinued his Haverhill branch.

CfPRElS

IS MUCH H^REDUaASLK' THAN PINE.

SASH BARS ^

u» TO it FEET >i»i.EHCTH or 1

fSER.

iREENHOUSI

AND Ot^gR BUapiNtl WATEMAt. t

"CYPjRESJS iUMIBER««r^USES."

Send fdriurSWciil GreenhouWcfnculkr.

Gardeners' Chronicle.

A Weekly Illustrated Journal.

B8TABLI8HBD 1841.

The "GARDKNBR8' CHBONICLB" baa been FOB
ovTBB Fifty Years the leading Journal of iti
olBBB. It baa aobleved tbla poaltlon because, wblle
•peolall; devoting Itself to supplylnR the dally require
menta of tfardenera of all claaaea. much of the (nfor
matlon fumlabed la of such general and permanent
Talue, that the 'OAUDHNBBS' CHBONICLB" ll
looked up to as the htandakd authobttt on th«
aabjeota of which It treats.

anbsorlptlon to the United Statei, 14.20 per rear.
Bemlttanoea to be made payable to H. O. COVB.

0»Fio»:—

41 Wellington St., CovenI Garden. London, England.

CYPRESS 'B^^^^o'"^^

«S!»%.

JMfBgSIBR^I&TilBSM

(JOHN C. ^ WtoIBSBlackhawkSt.

:iM[. I^ICE> & CO.,

Importers and Manufacturers of f^lrfct* igf g^ SUOOHCS

918 FILBERT STREET, PHILADELPHIA. PA.

ESTABUSHED
1866

EMILSTEFFEMS>

SUCC." nSTtPFENS.
ANDSTEFFEttSBROS.

PREPARED ♦

TROPICAL

PALMS

AND

GYCAS
..LEAVES.

Send (or Catalogue,

Ostertag Bros., ^- --

six cliisps to each rod.
Price complete (with green or white

tumblers) $2-25.

Price complete (with green or white

cornucopia vases) $2.50

No. 2. — Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed and

nickeled, with three clasps for 5

to 6- inch pots each $1.75.

kift's patent
:r-

CAPPED

''lUh^ FLOWER TUBES.

Washington and Jeflerson Aves.,

ST. LOUIS. MO.

Seen by New Firms:

AMERICAN FLORIST ADVTS.

(As per illustration). 4-inchf s lout:,
»-i-inch diameter, per 100, $3 50.

Both"the above are indispensable to the decora-
tor. In use and highly recommended by the piin-
cipal retail stores. Send for illustrated' circular.

JOSEPH KIFT & SON, Florists,

1725 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Pit'ase mrnlion ike A mo uau Flmisl ivhen '.v* t(tng.

Universal Insecticide

For Flowerg. Trees
and Animals.

Recommended and in use
by the foremost florists and
nurserymen in the land.
For Sftle at the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. GO.

NIAGARA FALLS. N. Y.

Pirate menlunt tlir Americatt Florist •:vlictt minting.

American Florist Advts.
Always Sell Stock.

rgoo.

The American Florist.

999

IRON GUTTER
AM© DRIP CONDUCTOR

^^^^^^^^^yy^yy-^^^^^^^^^

r\

r\

AR EA or WATE RWAY 1 7 SQ, I N.

Jennings Bros:,OLNer,rHiMcH.,-a. |o|

Please mention the A merican Florist when 7ct iling.

«PW^

^TANi

wr'

BRANCH
\eAREHOV^]

K^AND

^gpEAVEi^.p

Jersey (nY.KJ./^

■^CTORY.
713=719

I Wharton
St.-

lo^clsuf<p(iiY.N.Y. 'y.^'
FLOWER POTS

ALL KINDS.

A SPECIALTY

STANDARD POTS

List and SAMPLES PREB.
SWAHN'S POTTERY MF'G CO..

P. O. Box 78, Minneapolis. Minn.
Please mrttlion the A nii-itcaii F^ortit when 7ui iting.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANTTFACTTmSBS 0»

Flower Pols.

Before baying write for prloei.

361-363 Herndon Street

near Wrlghtwood Ave.*

CHICAGO. ILL.

tffease mention the A merican Florist when writing.

^tMiMJmJMHMi^JiUiHMNMMiMMMtMMMmMWiHM

• •• K^ K f^L- i«»«

We carry at all times a complete stock of all sizes of second-hand
pipe in first class condition, repainted, rethreaded and complete with
couplings. Our prices will interest you.

We have been selling to Florists generally for years,

BOILER TUBES OR FLUES

Of a second-hand nature, for hot water heating, and for general purposes.
It is all in nice condition and practical for further use. Note our prices:

2 inch

3 inch

4 inch

Write for our catalogue No. 47, quoting low prices on SASH, ROOF-
ING GLASS, BRAND NEW GARDEN HOSE, and supplies in gen-
eral bought by us at SHERIFFS' AND RECEIVERS' SALES.

CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO,

West 35lh and iron Sts. CHICAGO. ILL.

6 cts. per ft.

8 cts. per ft.

12 cts. per ft.

Standard.?' .36

FLOWER

Pots

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.

Please mention the American Florist when writing

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

PmST OUikLITY

IV ln.,|wrl00D..|a4C

3 In., " ..a IB

t in., '■ .. 4 70 I t in.,
Paokacea extra.

C. HENNECKE CO.""^^^y«"'

Please mention the A mertcan Florist when wrillng.

CRaaM Color.
8M in., per 1000, « 4 «C
4 in., " • SO

10 80
KBC

1000

The American Florist.

Mar. jj,

Index to Advertisers.

Allen J K 98

American Bose Co II

Amllng B C 988 992

BftBaett & Washbnm . .979
Bayeredorter H & Co. .996

Beokert WO II

Benthey 4 Co 979

Berger H H & Co 982

Bernard A II

Bemlng H G 980

Blnstead Geo W 989

Blano A & Co 994

Bobblok & Atklna 991

Boston Letter Co 996

Brague L B 978

Brants D 996

Badlong J A 979 99:

Bunyard n A 986

Burpee W AtleeA^^o. II
ButzW T i F P..990 994

Cannody J i> HI

Chicago Carnation Co. 939
Chicago House Wreck

Ing Co 999

Cblpman Geo IV

Ulnotnnatl Out Fin Co. 978
Clark Wm A & Son. 993

Cohen J M 9S0

Conard & Jones Co. . . '.(9i

Conley John A Son ii9B

Cottage Gardens 1

Coi Seed Co II

Crabb & Hunter 989

Oralg Bobt & Hon I

Croom John V & Bro. . II
Cnnnlngham Jos U. ..9'.i|

Dallledouze Bros 993

Danley 8 T 995

Daun H & Son 993

Deamud J B 979

Detroit Flo'w Pot Mfg.997
DIckl nson Co Albert. . 1 1

DletschA* Co IV

DlUon J L 991

DomerFred St Snis Co 990

Dreer H \ 991 995 IV

Dunne i Co 99«

Dutton Charles S 933

Eastbam Louis B 9-i9

Bsstem Chemical Co. .997

Kdgar WW 991

Blobholz Henry. 983

KUzabelh Nursery Co 986

Blllott W H 980

Ellison 4 Te»«on 980

BIlwanger& Barry — 986

Hmesl W H 999

Ernst Henry 4 Son. ...9^3
Farquhar & Co R A J. 983

Feitnousen J a 9i4

Ferguson John B,. ...9>0
Florida Nat Prod't Co 996

Ford Bros 981

Foster Lucius H 99t

Fucns Albert 99!

Galvln Thos F 913

Garland Geo M....981 985
Gause G R 4 Co .... 995
Ghormley 4 cerklns...980

ulbbooB H W IV

Qlblln ACo lOtiO

fJorton 4 Lidgerwood lU^O

GriBwald Mrs 99i

UuntherWmH 931

Gomey Heater Co. . . lOIJO
Hagen burger Carl — 99

Hall Ass'n 997

Hancock Geo 4 Bon. .991

Hart M A 981

Hartland Wm B II

Hanman Mfg Co 997

Heacock Joseph 9it3

Helss J B 98:1

Hennecke C Co 999

Herr Albert M.. 990 II

Herrmann A f96

Hews A H 4 Co 99:

HUflnger Bros 997

HlUBGACo I

Wnnard TO. ... HI

Hitchcock B H 979

Hitonings 4 ou IV

Holton 4Hunkel Co 983
HookerH M Co .... 1000

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No. 616.

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Officers — E. M. Wood, Naticlv, Mass., presi-
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president; Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfield St.,
Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil City,
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will be held at New York, August, 1900.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Annual meeting and exhibition at Eden Musee,
23d St., New York, March 27-29, 1900. Leonard
Barron, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary.

THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Annual convention at Baltimore, February,
I90I. ALBERT M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., Secretary.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

Annual meeting at New York, August, 1900.
Elmer D. Smitu, Adrian, Mich, secretary.

THIS ISSUE 36 PAGES WITH COVER.

CONTE/^TS.

Notes on foliage plants 1001

Carnations— Heating carnation house 1002

— A grower's plaint 10()2

Helpful reminders 1002

Spring exhibition at Bosttm 1002

Cattleya ■- Thayeriana (illus.) 1003

Some good plants iov the home 1003

Pot columbines (illus.) 1004

A notable carnation houte (illus.) 1004

Boston 1005

Philadelphia 1005

New York KWfi

Chicago 1 «)7

St. Louis 1007

Society of American Florists iai8

Greeniiouse building 1008

Those Fri'nchmen 1008

Chrysanthemum judging in England : 1008

The return of the rosebud KX)8

Heating a hotbed 1(K)8

Hot water under pressure lOOH

Obituary — Isaac Hicks (portrait) 1(X19

Catal<igues received * 1009

The seed trade lOH

— The government seed contract 1014

— The Marvland seed bill 1014

Nashua, n; H 1014

Toledo, 0 1014

The nursery trade 1016

Milwaukee 1816

Lynn and thereabout lOlfi

Our pastimes 1018

Washington 1018

Denver 1018

Buffalo 1018

chestnut Hill, Pa 1023

College Point notes 1024

Elmira, N. Y 1026

Orange, N. .1 1028

Notes on Foliage Plants.

The Easter trade and special plants
that are grown for that occasion are
doubtless engrossing the attention of
growers at the time of this writing, and
it is quite natural that this should he so,
for no other special occasion during the
year presents just the same difficulties
and anxieties. But after the Easter rush
is over other questions come in view,
among them being that of proper atten-
tion to the stock of foliage plants, the
latter now forming at least a portion of
the regular stock of every retail florist.
In order to get the best results, and to
have our plants in the best possible con-
dition for the fall trade, a reasonably
early start should be made.

The palm stock occupies the most
prominent position among plints of this
character at the present time, and should
receive first attention, for after April 1
any or all palms that are pot-bound
may be safely shifted and will soon
become re-established. In the case of old
or stunted specimens of palms it is agood
practice to wash out all the old compost
from among the roots, but root pruning
should be done cautiously, and if the
roots are in fairly healthy condition I
prefer to leave them alone so far as the
the knife is concerned, and simply to
repot firmly in good compost after the
washing operation. The sun at this sea-
son being very strong, shading of some
description is required, this being espe-
cially necessary in the case of newly
potted palms, in order to encourage a
fresh start and to bring back the color
into the foliage of those specimens that
have been starved.

Were it not for the great expense of
such appliances, a system of roller blinds
for shading the palm house would prove
very useful, for the plants might then be
shaded only at such times as the shade is
really required, but for the average com-
mercial place such a system does not now
seem practicable. Consequently we have
to depend on a paint or wash for this
purpose, and the ideal preparation for
this kind of shading does not appear to
have been reached yet. Various growers
use various preparations, among them
being naptha and white lead, kerosene
and white lead, lime wash and sundry
water paints, all of them, with the pos-
sible exception of the lime wash, mount-
ing up quite rapidly in the item of cost,
and during a showery season causing a
great deal of extra labor.

In handling palms much depends on
the care they receive just after repotting.

and it pays to give a little more atten-
tion to watering, syringing and ventila-
tion at that special period. A newly
potted palm should never be allowed to
get very dry, or its roots get a check
that takes them a long time to get over, •
and later in the season the poor condi-
tion of the plant will often be credited
to sour soil, over-watering, or some
unknown disease. It is attention to the
small details that brings success in plant
growing in general, and palm growing is
no exception to the rule.

Regarding insects, it is sometimes
claimed that growers who practice
vaporizing with certain insecticides, or
regular spraying with tobacco prepara-
tions, have no trouble from noxious
insects, but notwithstanding these claims,
it really does appear at times as though
there must be a class of immunes among
these insect pests, and we find at such
times that we are compelled to return to
first principles, and give the plants a
good washing. A brush, for example a
tooth brush or similar weapon, is often
recommended for the removal of scale
insects from palms, but this also has its
disadvantages unless very carefully used,
for a stiff brush in the hands of a muscu-
lar cleaner is likely to result in perma-
nent injury to some of the foliage.

Variegated aspidistras in well grown
plants are always useful to have, for no
other plant of similar beauty possesses
the same amount of endurance, and
while frequent repottings are not needful
in this case, yet even an aspidistra will
respond to liberal treatment. The early
spring is a good time for the division of
these plants, and the rhizomes from a
few strong clumps, if cut into short
pieces and planted in boxes or pans of
light soil, may be made into a nice crop
of young stock for the following season.
Pandanuses of the two leading species,
P. Veitchii and P. utilis, are still in
demand, providing the plants are stocky,
well-furnished and of good color, and to
produce plants of this description the
stock should not be permitted to get
badly pot-bound before being repotted,
and though the pandanuses do not need
full exposure to the sun during the heat
of summer, yet they should have nlenty
of light.

Ficus elastica, when well grown, con-
tinues to find a ready sale, in fact it
seems extraordinary where all the ficuses
go each season, when we take into con-
sideration the great numbers that are
produced in several of our large cities,
and in addition to these a considerable
number have been imported in small

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Mar. 24,

sizes of late years. Dracjenas are spoken
of to a greater extent than in former
years, and it seems possible that there
may be a revival of interest in these beau-
tiful plants. Many of the species are
doubtless too tender for general use, but
there is also room for improvement in
the methods of growing them, to the end
that they may be placed on the market
in such a hardened condition that the
plants would endure more exposure. A
race of American hybrids among the dra-
ca:nas, for example, some in which bright
coloring was combined with some blood
of D. congesta or some other sturdy
grower, might find an opening among
the decorative plants of the future.

W. H. Taplin.

CARNATIONS.

HEATING CARNATION HOUSE.

Ed. A.m. Florist: — How shall I pipe a
carnation house 30x200, the north wall
of which is five feet high, the south wall
four feet and the ridge twelve feet? The
heater is a hot water boiler capable of
heating 10,000 square feet. I should
like to have the three center beds on the
ground, with two benches, two and one-
half feet wide, at the walls. D. M. R.

There are several methods of piping
that will give good results. When over-
head flow pipes are to be used four
2^i-inch pipes can be carried on the pur-
lin posts, from one to two feet below the
glass, to the farther end of the house,
where they should be connected with ten
2-inch return pipes. Three of these
should be under each of the side benches,
and two in each of the inside walks. For
underbench piping twelve 2' 2inch or fif-
teen 2inch pipes should be used. One-
half of these can be used as flows and the
others as returns, or, if there are several
houses, all of the pipes may be used as
flows and connected at the farther end
with a common return. L. R. T.

A grower's plaint.
To have the full measure of success in
the business of growing carnations there
should be closer relations between the
growers and the retailers. As matters
now stand a grower situated some dis-
tance from his market, who does not get
into direct contact with the retail trade,
is at a great disadvantage by not know-
ing exactlj' what to plant.

The retailer has the advantage if a
variety does not sell, simply refusing to
handle it, but the grower may have a
house of it planted and he is going to sell
the product of the house for something
and try and get enough out of the bal-
ance of his place to make up the loss on
this particular variety, and in this way
the retailers' interests are indirectly
affected.

Perhaps no better illustration of this
phase of carnation culture can be given
than the case of Gen. Maceo and Gen.
Gomez, similar in color and both good
commerc.ial varieties from a grower's
point of view. There were quite enough
plants sold last season to have permitted
a fair test of their value to the retailer
but I have never heard or read an expres-
sion by a retailer giving a clue as to
which of them was finding the most favor
with the buyers of carnations.

Some say Gen. Maceo is too dark under
artificial light and in their eyes Gen.
Gomez is the better of the two, but a far
greater number prefer Gen. Maceo on
account of its being a trifle larger, and it
has other points in its favor. This is the

growers' opinion, but when it comes to a
matter of color a grower is not the best
judge of what to produce, and there is
danger of too many Gen. Maceo being
planted for the wants of the trade next
season, a danger that could easily be
avoided if the retailers would tell us
which of these two find the most favor
with their customers and about what
proportion of these colors can be sold.

To my mind Gen. Gomez is the better
color and the variety most desirable to
grow, and yet when I told this to a grower
he accused me of knowing better and
simply wanting to unload Gomez cut-
tings on him. He was red hot for
Maceo and thought it was the proper
color. Which of us was right?

I would like to plant a house of either
Gomez or Maceo if the flowers from it
could be sold next season, but am afraid
to do it on account of the experience I
had with yellow varieties a year ago. I
had as fine yellow carnations as were

THE LATE ISAAC HICKS.

produced anywhere in the country but
after about a month's shipment of flow-
ers in the beginning of the season I was
notified by my buyers that they could
not sell them and that I should send no
more of that color. The result was that
I had two houses of yellow carnations to
dispose of with no buyers for them and I
do not care to repeat the experience. So
instead of planting a house or two with
the dark shades for next winter I shall
plant but a portion of a house to each of
three varieties in this color and wait until
another season before deciding what to
plant.

This waiting two or three years is per-
haps good, old-fashioned policy, but I
might be making a goodly sum of money
out of one or the other of these varieties
in the interval, if the retailers would only
express their ideas of the selling qualities
of carnations as they are introduced by
the growers. Albert M. Herr.

Columbus, O.— Justice Andrews has
decided that the lease of Hester Getz,"
who occupied a portion of the jewelry
store room of F. R. Cross & Co. with
flowers and art ware, has expired and
has given possession to Chas. Roth, well
known as a florist.

Helpful Reminders.

Although Begonia Gloire de Lorraine
is a desirable plant for Christmas, do not
neglect propagating the older B. incar-
nata. This makes a larger plant and for
some purposes is far superior. For long
sprays for cut flowers or some effective
decoration the Gloire de Lorraine cannot
hold a candle to it.

Bring a batch of Spanish iris into a
cool house. They will make considerable
long narrow foliage which should not be
broken down with heavy syringing.

If you have lilies or anything that has
become infested with greenfly, sprinkle
tobacco dust on them; it is the best way
of cleaning them while buds are forming.
Any one carrying a general stock
should not fail to have a Strelitzia reg-
inas in the open ground. They thrive in
a house kept from 50° to 60° and multi-
ply like callas, the large orange and
purple flowers attracting considerable
attention.

Rhyncospermum jasminoides is of little
value carried in pots but affords quanti-
ties of beautiful sprays if grown in open
ground and trained over a wall.

Where Cypripedium insigne were
repotted last fall or late summer, they
will be starting new growths now and
should be encouraged; a good growth of
well developed foliage is what will insure
you flower buds later on.

Bougainvilleas should be placed in more
heat now; give plenty of water and see
that drainage is perfect.

Be careful of condensation on foliage
caused by the cool atmosphere of early
mornings. Gardeners who do their own
firing are apt to stay in bed when they
are sure danger of frost is past, thus
damaging crops that have been success-
fully brought through the winter. Where
there is shading, this is less apt to occur
for the same reason that we do not have
white frosts with cloudy skies; I need not
stop to explain here.

Be on the lookout for imperi'ict glass
burning your foliage; it is safest to put
Aurora C sheeting over all your palms
and ficuses.

For summer flowers, a very taking
thing and easily grown is the tritoma;
be sure yours are starting; you cannot
aff'ord to be without them.

It you are a member of the S. A. F.
make out a list of the supplies you will
need and send it in to the purchasing
committee. C. B. W.

Spring Exhibition at Boston.

Good weather favored the exhibition
this year. The display was full, brilliant
and well worth a visit, and there was no
apparent reason why the public should
not have crowded the hallscontinuously,
other than the general indifference to
horticultural shows that has prevailed
for some years. The attendance was
certainly disappointing.

From an expert point of view there
was not much of special interest, new
varieties being conspicuously absent, and
no notable advance in cultural achieve-
ment over late years being apparent, but
this could hardly have been looked for,
so high a degree of excellence having been
attained before by the skillful gardeners
who are the main contributors to this
show.

The display of spring flowering bulbs
was gorgeous in the extreme, there being
not far from 1,000 large pans and pots
of these brilliant subjects in the upper
hall. Hyacinths, while not to be com-
pared with those shown years ago when
the competition for the Dutch medals

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was on anil when an exhibitor did not
mind pajing a dollaror two for the right
kind of a bulb, were fully up to the qual-
ity o) late years and as good as they can
be done with the commercial grade of
bulbs now generally used. Dr. C. G.
Weld, Kenneth Finlayson, gardener, took
most of the first prizes and Mrs. J. L.
Gardner, Wm. Thatcher, gardener, most
of the seconds, and these were the princi-
pal contributors. In tulips Dr. Weld, W.
S. Ewell & Son and Iv. S. Converse, D F.
Roy, gardener, were the main compet-
itors and the prizes were awarded in the
order named. Like the hyacinths, tulips
lacked in novelties, but one new one,
Queen of the Netherlands, a blush white
from Dr. Weld, was much admired. The
narcissus section showed some advance,
especially in the line of single trumpets.
Dr. Weld, H. S. Rand and W. S. Ewell cS;
Son were the winners. From W. S.
Ewell & Son and Dr. Weld came magnifi-
cent general displays of spring flowering
bulbs and there were special entries in
lily of the valley, crocusses, freesias,
Roman hyacinths, ixias, tritonias, etc ,
from both these exhibitors, also from the
Bussey Institution, Mrs. J. L. Gardner
and J. Burnett, and fine longiflorum lilies
from E. N. Pierce & Son.

Dr. Weld was in the lead on ericas,
flowering stove plants, hard-wooded
greenhouse plants and polyanthuses.
The varieties shown were mostly iden-
tical with those of previous years. Aca-
cias, pubescens, Drummondii and armata,
made a gorgeous show. Mrs. J. L. Gard-
ner's contributions in these classes were
also very eflective, one Acacia hetero-
phylla being especially fine. Her hardy
primroses were very good, making a
better showing of these pretty subjects
than has been seen here for some years.

In orchids but two specimens were
entered , a Cattley a Schrii_dera: with forty-
nine blossoms, from Bayard Thayer, Jas.
Brydon, gardener, and a Dendrobium
nobilefrom J. C. Whitin, Wm. McAllister,
gardener. In climbing roses there were
but two plants shown, a Carmine Pillar
and a Crimson Rambler, both handsome
specimens and both irom C. H. Souther,
C. Sandiford, gardener. Cyclamens, as
heretofore, occupied the position of honor
in the hall. Mrs. B. P. Cheney, John
Barr, gardener, swept all the premiums
in the open class and J. S. Bailey, Wm.
Donald, gardener, did the same in the
class limited to 7-inch pots. Cinerarias
were well displayed by C. H. Souther,
Mrs. J. L. Gardner and Dr. C. G. Weld.
Cineraria stellata from Mrs. Gardner
attracted fully as much attention as the
fancy florists' varieties.

Azaleas have never before been shown
so meagerly here. H. H. Rogers and Dr.
Weld were the only contributors and
about $50 of prize money was uncom-
peted for in these classes. The fine col-
lections of forced hardy shrubs and native
herbaceous plants from the Bussy Insti-
tution found as many admirers as did
anything else in the hall. Norris F. Com-
ley showed some very good violets in
nine varieties and Rea Bros, made a
pretty display of Primula Sieboldii.
Beponia Gilsoni from Walter Hunnewell,
T. D Hatfield, gardener, showed up well.

The gem of the exhibition was Jackson
Dawson's new ever-blooming multiflora
rose, Little Tot, which was awarded a
certificate of merit. Yomanaka & Co.
received honorable mention for an inter-
esting collection of dwarfed trees and
Japanese curios. Mrs. Cheney showed a
group of Magna Charta roses and Jas.
Comiey a miscellaneous collection in
which was a superb plant of white

CATTLEYA THAYERIANA.

genista from seed collected by him in
Japan.

The cut flower display was very good,
carnations, violets, pansies and hybrid
roses being shown in excellent shape.
Margaret Dickson, Magna Charta, Mme.
Gabriel Luizet, Gen. Jacqueminot, Paul
Neyron and Marquis de Castellane were
among the handomest of the hybrids,
the exhibitors being C. H. Souther and
Col. Chas. Pfaff, Geo. Melvin, gardener.
On tender roses there was no competi-
tion, F. R. & P. M. Pierson being the
only exhibitors of American Beauty, and
W. H. Elliott the only exhibitor of Bride,
Bridesmaid and Meteor. Carnot, Kais-
erin and Liberty were not shown and so
$140 of rose prizes revert to the treasury.
Vasesof fifty assorted blooms were staged
byj. W. Howard and Miss M. S. Walker.

Carnations were good, and their
arrangement in tall vases on a roomy
table extending the length of the lower
hall was very efi^ective. Briarclifi Green-
houses and M. A. Patten were the chief
exhibitors, Mr. Patten being first with
vase of 100 assorted and with twenty-five
crimson, and Briarclift first in all the
other classes. G. H. Crane, Frances
Joost, Mrs. Jas. Dean, White Cloud,
Gold Nugget and Mrs. Bradt were the
principal varieties staged. Col. Pfaff
and J. W. Howard weresecond and third
on 100 assorted blooms. Norris F.
Comiey took all the violet prizes. The
showing of pansies was excellent, W. C.
Ward being the winner. C. H. Souther
showed a group of Cineraria stellata, H.
A. Wheeler a table of orchid blooms, J.
W. Howard antirrhinums, E. N. Pierce
& Son mignonette and Geo. Anderson
and M. R. Cushing carnatiaus.

Cattleya >: Thayeriana.

The illustration produced herewith is
that of a new seedling cattleya the
parents being C. intermedia X C.
Schroedera; alba. The cross was made
March 26, 18'JG, the seed sown April 14,
1897, and the first of the plants is now
in bloom. It is a desirable plant, being a
great improvement over the seed parent
C. intermedia. The color is a delicate
pink throughout, the tube of the lip
being primrose yellow with a purple
irregular shaped blotch in the center.
The name given above is provisional,
and may stand in the event of the cross
being unflowered in Europe.

E. O. Obpet.

Some Good Plants for the Home.

i Paper read by A. Blanc before the Philadelphia
Counfy Partners^ Institute, Pebt iiaiy 24. I'lOO |

This subject has been gone over so care-
fully on previous occasions, by Mr. Craig
and others, that it seems almost needless
to discuss it again. Few, if any, new
plants have appeared of late that can be
added to the list of desirable plants men-
tioned heretofore, which consists princi-
pally of araucarias, palms of various
sorts, ficus, cycas,dracffinas, pandanuses,
crotons and ferns, all of which are popu-
lar as house plants and last in perfec-
tion for quite a time, providing adequate
light is given and careful attention paid
to watering. The washing of the leaves
is of the utmost importance with all
those mentioned.

There are, however, quite a number of
flowering and foliage plants that I have
found easy to grow under adverse cir-
cumstances. Anthurium Scherzerianum,

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for instance, blooms freely in almost any
light window and will stand more cold
than imagined. Abutilon Savitzi will
bear many degrees of frost and not lose a
leaf. Bougainvillea Sanderiana, cut back
late in the year, kept rather dry in a cold
cellar, can be flowered easily in a bay
window. Many of the begonias, espe-
cially B. semperflorens gracilis, bloom
in 2-inch pots and, so to speak, forever
afterwards, providing they are re-potted
when needed. What is more beautiful
than Asparagus Sprengerii, especially the
new compact sort. Ardisia crenulata
always attracts attention when in berry,
and the otaheite orange when in fruit.
The latter will soon be entirely super-
seded by the dwarf oval Japanese
kumquat, which bears innumerable little
golden oranges that can be eaten right
off the plant. It grows and fruits well
in the house and is nearly hardy.

Nothing will probably ever equal the
Boston fern and the other members of
the nephrolepis family, but some of the
Australian tree ferns, especially Alsophila
Australis, make very fine specimens
indoors in a very short time. This vari-
ety might well be called the water fern;
it just revels in it and preserves its foli-
age for a long while. The lace fern,
Polystichum proliferum, has been taken
hold of lately, and I know it to be one of the
best room ferns that can be had. Japan-
ese fern balls made up of roots of Davallia
bullata are an "old novelty" revived and
really do very well in living rooms. They
would last longer if made up of peat and
moss instead of pure sphagnum. Aspidis-
tras have long been grown. I know of a
fine plant of Sanse viera Zeylanica that has
been grown for years, winter and sum-
mer in a south window. Its peculiar
thick leaves, variegated green and gray,
always attract attention.

Among other plants that the florists
do not grow we find the techmeas and
bromelias, and yet they are far easier to
handle and certainly fully as handsome
as the dracicnas. Their gorgeous flowers
are delightful, they do not drop their
leaves and will stand rough treatment
even better than a cactus. The pap-
yrus, if more plentiful, would become
very popular. It grows almost like a
weed when once well established. Carex
Japonica variegata and quite a number
of the marantas, especially the varieties
Makoyana and Massangeana, and even
the various peperomias are not difficult
to manage and I well remember a mag-
nificent specimen of Peperomia Mexicana
trailing down three feet below the pot,
grown in a room having only two win-
dows. Of course much depends upon
the grower; one must not expect to grow
a fine ficus from a leafless stalk stuck in
some poor soil, as attempted by some
folks.

I have grown diefienbachias, with their
grand mottled leaves; Phrynium variega-
tum, so beautifully variegated with green
and white; fittonias, marbled with pink
and white; Pothos aurea, with large
leaves splashed with golden yellow, and
found thetp all far easier to handle than
geraniums. The new Ruellia Makoyana
grows well in the shade and blooms
freely; its leaves are also quite showy.

Kalanchoe flammea, of which so much
has been said in trade papers of late, is
recommended as a market plant. It is
still unknown in this country but from
illustrations it appears to be exceedingly
showy. All the kalanchoes do well
indoors. The variety K. carnea is in
bloom the year round, but the finest 1
have ever seen is the Kalanchoe marmo-
rata, which bloomed at the Kew gardens

only a few years ago. It makes a fine
show plant, with large, succulent leaves
six to eight inches long and five inches
wide, of a light silvery green spotted
with purple, the whole surmounted by a
dense cluster of pure white flowers four
inches long; many a time have I counted
thirty to forty flowers open at one time.
Many other succulent plants are worth
growing as house plants by those who
like them. Cacti of all sorts are used,
especially those grown for their odd
shapes. For Easter flowering none can
equal the comparatively new Epiphyllum
Gaertneri, which blooms when only a
lew inches high.

Besides those already mentioned, it is
not diflicult to succeed in growing and
blooming many choice plants, even in a
crowded city, such as Spinea Anthony
Waterer, the new deutzias of Mr. Lemoine,
especially the variety compacta, the
new russellias and browallias, tecomas.

AQUILEGIA CCERULEA IN POT.

the baby primrose, Linum trigynum, the
various justicias and others.

Among flowering bulbous plants, what
could be handsomer than the grand ama-
ryllises raised by Veitch and others, pro-
ducing two and three spikes to the bulb
with flowers eight to ten inches across,
or the gorgeous imantophyllums, with
dense clusters of orange flowers a foot
across? Certainly the various callas
should not be disdained, now that the
golden yellow sorts are becoming cheap,
and whoever chooses to take a little
extra trouble could enjoy in the house
those great floral pictures called Brazil-
ian caladiums. Of course, much will
depend on your surroundings. Those
who are fortunate enough to live in the
country have every advantage over those
hemmed up in crowded cities. Fresh air,
plenty of light, pure water, pure and rich
soil is really all that is needed to grow
all kinds of plants in the dwelling as well
as the florist does in his greenhouses, and
sometimes even better.

Port Chester, N. Y.— The Westchester
County Gardeners' Association had an
interesting carnation exhibition at their
February meeting. Geo. M. Hay and
Wm. Hay won first and second premi-
ums respectively and a special award
was made to Jos. Dexter for a collection
of superb California varieties. J. N. May
showed Olympia in good form.

Pot Columbines.

One of our representatives calling at
Denver, Col., some time ago found that
the native columbine of that region,
Aquilegia cix-rulea, is occasionally
grown there in pots for indoor use in
winter and spring, with such delightful
result as may be imagined from the
accompanying illustration. It is true,
of course, that the proper place for
columbines in summer is the flower
border or rock garden, and in these
locations they are all very charming
plants; but they are none the less wel-
come additions to our greenhouse flora
on that account. Owing to the rather
fleeting character of their flowers, it is
doubtlul if pot grown columbines will
ever be extensively used by our floral
artists. There may be, however, some
small demand for them, and in this con-
nection it should be remembered that the
flowers of the double and semi-double
varieties remain perfect much longer
than those of the strictly single sorts,
although it must be admitted the latter
are always the most graceful and beau-
tiful, eclipsing in these attributes many
more popular garden flowers.

In the long list of species of aquilegia
there is none quite so beautiful as the
typical form of A. coerulea. The flowers
are of a delightful light blue tint, such a
shade indeed as one could fancy clothing
the tips of its native Rockies, merging
them with the skies beyond to the delu-
sion of the spectator. But it is an
extremely variable plant and the type is
quite rare even in its native wilds. The
variation is found chiefly in the flowers,
the color ranging from blue to white
with many intermediate blendings. The
form shown in the picture had blooms of
a lavender shade.

We have seen A. Canadensis, with
orange- scarlet flowers, similarly grown
in pots for the adornment of greenhouses
and conservatories in winter and spring,
and its bright color renders it very
serviceable for this purpose.

A Notable Carnation House.

The illustration herewith is from a
photograph of the new carnation house
at Briarclifl Farm, Scarborough, N. Y.,
that has been attracting wide attention,
both on account of its unusual size and
for the quality of the stock produced.
The photograph was taken in December,
when the plants were still comparatively
small. This house is situated on the
estate of Walter W. Law, Esq., one of
the most famous estates in the country,
consisting ot over 3,000 acres and known
far and near as the source of Briarcliff
milk and cream, the product of over 400
Jersey cattle that are bred and cared for
in the most approved scientific and sani-
tary manner. The greenhouse shown is of
the latest iron frame construction, facing
the south, three-fourths span, heated by
hot water. The size of the house is
51x300 feet. Of the house Paul M.
Pierson, the manager, says:

"This is a rather decided departure
from the usual house eighteen or twenty
feet in width and no doubt some of
the ' wise ones' will say it is too wide,
but the quality and quantity of stock
produced proves, at least to our satis-
faction, that we have the right conditions
for successful carnation culture. So well
are we convinced of this that we are
erecting a duplicate house. The benches
are all on the level and are seven in num-
ber, each five feet wide, running the

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1005

THE NOTABLE CARNATION HOUSE AT BRIARCLIFF FARM, SCARBOROUGH. N. Y.

length of the house, except thet there is
a cross walk in the center."

There are eight other smaller mouses in
the range, of the usual type. The varie-
ties grown are Mrs. O. M. Bradt, G. H.
Crane, White Cloud, Gold Nugget, Mrs.
Dean, Mrs. Joost, Jubilee, Flora Hill, and
a number of other sorts which will be
discarded to make room for the best of
the recent introductions and to permit
increased planting of the sorts named
above

Boston.

BUSINESS FAIRLY SATISFACTORY.— WHITE
CARNATIONS THE PRINCIPAL SHORTAGE.
— PROSPECTS FOR EASTER. — PARK
DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATION PROGRESS-
ING.— KEEPING QUALITIES OF OLYMPIA.
— HARRIS TO LEAVE THE HUNNEWELL
ESTATE. — VARIOUS PERSONAL NOTES.

Wholesalers report an excellent out-of-
town trade during the past week and
local business is generally satisfactory to
all. The unusual number of deaths from
grippe, pneumonia, etc., while not
pleasant to contemplate, may be alluded
to as responsible in part for the brisk
demand, especially or white flowers.
White carnations would be in short
supply anyway, as the crop seems to be
off on all sides, and it appears that the
proportion of whites planted last fall was
less than heretofore. Roses are selling
fairly well. Beauty alone showing a
slight downward' tendency in price,
partly on account of the Brunners, which
are coming in moderate quantity. Lilies
hold up to record prices for the season
and lily of the valley is moving reasonably
well but, other than these, bulbous stock
generally is having a hard time. Violets,
continue, as during several weeks past,
in excess of the legitimate demand and

are seen on every street comer at very
low prices.

Nothing can be said yet regarding
Easter prices or Easter prospects in the
cut flower line. Plant growers are busy,
however, locating orders for Rambler
roses, lilies, azaleas and other standard
stock, and all are greatly elated over the
advance contracts already secured. Wm.
Edgar, who has the finest acacias ever
seen in this market, is receiving calls from
all over New England for them and
states that the call for Begonia Gloire de
Lorraine surpasses all expectations. It
now looks as though stock of this
popular plant would again be scarce
this year.

The sensational park department inves-
tigation is going on with sessions daily
now and the reported proceedings make
very interesting reading. As the motives
of the investigators are gradually exposed
by the counsel for the park commissio-
ners, ex-Mavor Mathews, contempt for
the entire affair grows, and thegrotesque
alliance of saloon keepers, sentimental-
ists, discharged employes, politicians
and misfit doctors will, in all probability,
^et more than it anticipated before it
gets through.

Horticultural Hall has again been
invaded by thieves, this time the library
room being the scene, and two owners
are mourning the loss of their overcoats.
This is a sure sign of a late spring.

The writer took home sample blooms
of the new carnations exhibited at the
time of Mr. Ward's lecture here, to test
their keeping qualities. Today, after
eleven days keeping, Olympia is in perfect
condition and better, if anything, then
when received.

W. A. Twombly has been confined at
home for some weeks with a very painful
abscess on the spine.

The firm of N. S. Wax & Son has dis-
solved by mutual consent, Henry Wax
retiring, and the business at 56 Winter
street will be continued by N. S Wax.

W. H. Elliott has gone to Old Point
Comfort to recuperate.

Spring exhibition is on this week. Full
account in another column.

F. L. Harris, who has had charge of
the H. H. Hunnewell estate at Wellesley
for forty-six years, has resigned, and on
May 1 will retire, to take a well-earned
and much-needed rest.

E. N. Pierce was presented with a
handsome gold watch and chain at his
home in Waverley by a party of 175 mem-
bers of the Boston Market Gardeners'
Association on March 13.

J. H. Woodford, chairman of the
committee of arrangements of the Massa-
chusetts Horticultural Society, is danger-
ously ill with pneumonia.

Crocuses and snowdrops are already
blooming in sunny corners.

John Patterson, once gardener for the
Misses Pratt, at Watertown, died on
Thursday, March 15.

Philadelphia.

QUIETUDE PERVADES THE CITY OF
BROTHERLY LOVE — PRICES WEAKENING
SLIGHTLY.— SPRING SHOW OF THE HOR-
TICULTURAL SOCIETY. — SOME EXCEL-
LENT EXHIBITS.— LIST OF THE AWARDS.
— VARIOUS NOTES OF INTEREST.

Things are moving along quietly in
this Quaker City. The only thing that
might have caused a flurry was the
spring show of the Pennsylvania Horti-
cultural Society, but the "saddest of all"
lines apply here with great force, and the
week passes without event. Prices are
softening a trifle but scarcely enough to
change the ((uoted list of last week.

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Beauties are becoming a trifle more
plentiful and $5 per dozen is now asked
for the best and this is shaded even full
twenty per cent to the slow buyer. The
extra teas brinji $10. Carnations are
still a little stiflf at $2 for anything
worth having. Bulb stock is plentiful at
from $3 to $4.

The spring show of the Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society was probably as
good as might be expected and got all
the patronage it deserved. Perhaps we
expect too much, but we think not. In
these progressive days, when there is so
much life and activity, there should be a
little mite from each active member con-
tributed to help on the good work, but
only a comparatively few take interest
and to them, of course, should be given
all praise.

There were some good things at the
show, including some fine specimen ferns,
two plants of gleichenia, by Thos Long.
We question if their equals can be found
in this country. A new double pink
petunia. Perfection, raised by E. Ban-
yard & Son and exhibited by H. F.
Michell, was commented on by good
judges as being ahead of anything in
that line that they had yet seen. Joseph
McGreggor staged some fine plants of
zonale geraniums which were much
admired. Joseph Heacock exhibited some
of his premium palms, which, for perfec
tion of everything that is required in
palms, could not well be improved upon.
They received a certificate of merit for
culture.

Hugh Graham made an elegant display
in the center of the hall with some of his
electric light ball room fixtures, set in a
circle, in the center of which was a stand
surmounted by a fine Boston fern and
decorated with palms and cut flowers.
Cut flowers and smilax were filled in
baskets at the base of the lamps. This,
together with choice ferns and palms
and two fine plants of Acacia pubescens,
made a very artistic arrangement, which
was very much admired. J. Kift & Son
made a display of their adjustable flower
vase holders, showing their eftectiveness
in mirror and other forms of decoration.
They also produced a trailing rose eflect
with laurel leaves and branches, producing
the effect of a large rose climbing about
the wall and windows to a height of
twenty feet or more. A rubber-capped
vase on each rose kept the flowers fresh
for some days.

The rose competition for the special
prizes was quite keen. There were six
vases of twenty-five Beauties, four-foot
stems. The committee of judges, Messrs.
A. B. Cartledge, L. Pennock, George
Craig, Rob't Crawford and Rob't Kirt,
were the gentlemen who offered the
prizes. They voted by the entry number
for their choice without consulting each
other and, although all the roses were
fine, only two obtained votes, one having
three for first and two for second, the
other two firsts and three seconds
Myers & Santmann were first and
Joseph Heacock second.

Other entries were made by G. Ander-
son, J. E. and A. L Pennock, A Fahren-
wold and J. Burton. Joseph Bevis was
first for fifty Bridesmaids; Myers &
Santmann, second. First for Brides was
won by Jos. Bevis; second by Jos.
Heacock. John Burton won the Meteor
prize, while John Savage was given first
for any othercolorfor a fine vaseof Mme.
de Watteville. Scott & Son exhibited a
vase of fine Liberty and the new hybrid
tea, Robert Scott, which was given a
certificate of merit.

H. Weber & Sons won a certificate of
merit for Genevieve Lord, while Robert
Craig & Son won a silver medal for the
best 100 pink with a vase of fine Ethel
Crocker. A fine exhibit of the Marquis
was received at 5 p. m., three hours after
the judging was completed. They were
very fine floweis and were much admired.

Among the other prizewinners were
the following:

Begonias, rex varieties: By John W.
McCleary, gardener to William Weight-
man, School lane, second prize; on aza-
leas, specimens plant. Class 5, first prize.

Ferns, specimen plant: Exhibited by
Thomas Long, gardener to George W.
Childs Drexel, Bryn Mawr, first prize.
Croton, two plants: By Joseph Hurley,
gardener to James M. Rhodes, were
awarded a certificate of merit. The mar-
guerites, in this section, three plants,
won first prize, and the collection of
flowering plants gained a certificate of
merit.

Narcissus (dafifodils), three varieties,
Joseph Hurley, first prize, who also took
second prize. Lilium Harrisii, six plants,
Joseph Hurley, first prize, and on aspara-
gus a certificate of merit. Narcissus, single
varieties, Golden Spur, Empress, King
Umberto, Sir Watkin, Henry Irving,
Countess of Annesley and Emperor, by
Joseph McGregor, gardener to Mrs.
Thomas A. Scott, Lansdowne, took first
prize.

Violets, four pans, John McCleary,
gardener to William Weightman, School
lane, first prize. Violets, Joseph Hurley,
gardener to James M. Rhodes, Ardmore,
second prize. Pansies and hyacinths, by
Joseph Hurley, first prize.

Ivy geranium, by John Hobson,
gardener to Edwaid A. Schmidt, Radnor,
certificate of merit. Zonale geraniums,
six new varieties, by Joseph McGregor,
first prize; also first prize on lily, specimen
plant; zonale geraniums, specimen plant,
and zonale geraniums, six plants.

Primula Chinensis, six plants, by John
McGowen, gardener to W. M. Bayard,
Germantown, first prize; and second
prize to John T. Whittaker, gardener to
Charles F. Lennig, Andalusia. Prim-
roses, English hybrid, first prize to John
McCleary, who also secured first prize on
daises.

Roses, specimen plant, by George W.
Brown, gardener to Robert G. Carson,
Chestnut Hill, first prize; also genistas,
three plants, first prize. Cyclamen, three
best plants, by John T. Whittaker, gar-
dener to Charles F. Lennig, Andalusia,
first prize; John McCleary took second
prize.

Calceolaria hybrida, first prize to Wm.
Kleindinz, gardener to P. A. B. Widener,
Ogontz. Hyacinths, twelve best blooms,
by Joseph McGregor, gardener to Mrs.
Thomas A. Scott, Lansdowne, first prize.

In Class 44, tulips, six pans and six
varieties, first prize went to John Mc-
Gregor; special prize on hyacinths, best
twelve blooms, second prize went to
John McCleary and first prize to Joseph
Hurley.

Take it on the whole the show was pleas-
ing to look at but on account of the poor
advertising was not as well patronized
as it should have been.

Robert Craig has returned from his
western trip and is telling, with some
reservation, of the good things he saw
while there. There are many good
things, notably carnations and chrysan-
themums, that the west has given us,
not to speak of the good citizens,
some of whom can quote scripture.
There are also some gilt edged eastern

novelties, one of which is ripening up
nicely and will soon be placed on view.

Robert Scott & Son are busy these
days packing Liberty plants. Mr. Scott
says that, although they have had good
success with their cuttings and grafts,
they cannot keep pace with the orders.
This rose is certainly growing in popu-
larity and will, without doubt, become
one of the standards.

Chas. D. Ball has received a shipment
of iron gutters from G. M. Garland, Des
Plaines, 111., for his new range of houses.

In town: Benjamin Durfee and Mr.
Clark, of Small & Sons, Washington;
Sam'l Feast, Baltimore; Wm. Burnham
and Mr. Reikert, New York; H. Weber;
Oakland, Md.

New York.

LENT BAS LOST ITS TERRORS— NO CONGES-
TION OF THE MARKET AND EASTER IN
SIGHT.— POOR STOCK MOVES SLOWLY. —
VARIOUS ITEMS.

Lent is slipping away nicely, without
having strained the flower business very
severely. The anticipated congestion has
not yet materialized, thanks to the
weather, partly, and, with the exception
of the bulbous flowers, which have had
slow work all season, violets, which
have been in over-supply for weeks, and
roses, which are beginning to drag in the
lower grades, there is nothing that can
be complained of in reason. White mate-
rial still has the advantage, white carna-
tions especially. American Beauty begins
to feel the pressure from Jacqs and Brun-
ners, but these are coming in quite lightly
as yet. Cheap grades of roses are hard
to unload, even the Greeks spurning
them.

The Market Florists' Association met
on March 15 and voted to commence
spring business at Clinton Market on
Saturday, May 24

Much interest attaches to the coming
exhibition ot the rose society. Many
strangers areexpected from all directions.

T. W. Lydecker, of Englewood, has
built a house 20xll7,especially for Amer-
ican Beauty. It is even-span with the
walk all around the sides.

Southern daffodils are beingsent to the
market in crates and, while they about
ruin the local product, it is not easy to
dispose of them at any price.

J. K. Allen has been receiving elegant
Jacqs for two weeks, the best grade sell-
ing for $25 a hundred.

Regular auction sales have begun at
the down town salesrooms and will be
held every Tuesday and Friday hereafter.

Visiting New York: E. M. Wood, Bos-
ton; Carl Jurgens and Carl Jurgens, Jr.,
Newport, R. I.

Oceanic, N. J.

The Monmouth County Horticultural
Society held its regular semi-monthly
meeting March 16. The proceedings
were of much interest to the large number
present. The ball committee reported all
bills paid and a surplus of over $40 on
hand. Short speeches were made by
Prof. C. H. Walling, T. S. Barkuloo, H.
A Kettel, N. Butterbach and others. T.
S Barkuloo was appointed a committee
of one to take steps for the incorporation
of the society. The secretary was
instructed to notify every member to be
present at the next meeting for the trans-
action of some very important business.

B.

Fenton, Mich. — Geo. Bridson is seri-
ously ill with pleuro-pneumonia.

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Chicago.

THE CASE OF THE VIOLET— A STORY 'OF
UPS AND DOWNS — AN EXPERT OPINION.—
A SEVERE SHORTAGE OF WHITE CARNA-
TIONS—LILIES SAID TO BE PLENTIFUL
FOR EASTER. — AFFAIRS AT POEHLM ANN'S.
WEIIERS TO HAVE A FINE PLACE.— AT
REINBERG'S.— PROSPECTIVE BUILDING AT
HINSDALE —PERSONAL MENTION HERE
AND THERE.

The violet has been the only item on
the cut flower list which has not been
aggressive for the past ten days. To be
sure, values are generally lower than they
were a few weeks ago but there has been
no over-supply except of the bunches of
blue. With the beginning of last week
conditions were such that violets moved
well at fair figures, but the first sign of
frost cut off the market and during the
continuance of the cold spell there were
unwieldy quantities in all the commis-
sion houses, with the result that a great
many growers will be disappointed with
the returns which they will receive, but
producers should understand that, at
this season particularly, the weather is
a most important factor in the violet
market and that icy blasts always
penetrate to the heart of violet values.
With the beginning of this week things
brightened somewhat and the return of
spring on Thursday made a better
market, but at no high figures. E. E.
Pieser is of the opinion that the people
have had enough of the violet for the
season and that henceforth the sales will
make acomparatively low average. Busi-
ness has been good this week and roses and
carnations have moved rapidly. Carna-
tion supplies have been less than the
demand. There has been a "famine" on
white and all others except Scott and
the reds have been short, so that prices
in general have far exceeded those of the
corresponding period of last year. Among
the specialties nearly everything is doing
fairly well, but pansies have rather hung
back recently. All eyes are now turned
toward Easter with a prospect of only
fair supply. There promises to be goodly
numbers of lilies available but there seems
to be no considerable stock of pot plants
in this market on which the retailers can
rely in case of shortage of cut blooms.

Everything in the Poehlmann Bros.'
thirty-three houses is looking well,
including a large lot of longiflorums
which will be in for Easter. They also
have a quantity of marguerites which
will be in. They have done splendidly
with these, having sold large numbers at
Christmas. This firm is one of the largest
bulb forcers in this market, and among
the many things they will have for Easter
will be a big crop of tulips. Their place
is ten years old and has been conducted
by the three brothers up to two weeks
ago, when Adolph Poehlmann retired.

When A. Grossman has finished rebuild-
ing his range of glass north of town the
Weber brothers will again take hold of
the place, having made a five years'
lease. They will have about 30,000 feet
of glass, devoting it to roses, Beauties
and teas, and J. A. Budlong will handle
the cut. Ernest Weber is, in the interim,
with Sam. Pierce, and Fred Weber is
assisting Grossman in the work of recon-
struction.

Peter Reinberg has determined to put
up his 1900 addition adjoininghis present
range instead of at some distance, as was
contemplated. He has the iron gutter
up, much of the lumber and hundreds of
boxes of glass on the ground, and will
rush the work of erection as soon as the
frost is out. He is meeting with splendid

success with his carnations this year and
is selling large quantities of cuttings.

Bassett & Washburn are figuring on
duplicating the carnation house 30x580
put up last year. While the matter is as
yet undetermined, if any building is done
it will be on this pattern, as Mr. Bassett
considers this the best house they have
on the place.

Phil. Scott called on several members
of the trade this week, en route from
Buffalo to Denver, where he is to take
charge of the store of the Park Floral
Co. He was accompanied by Michael
Bloy's wife and child, Mr. Bloy having
preceded Mr. Scott by three months.

O. W. Frese has taken charge of the
sales for George Reinberg, succeeding
Robert Northam, who goes with the
WeilandRisch Co. Mr. Frese's retail
store on State street will hereafter be
conducted by his brother, H C. Frese.

Miss Grace Todd has resumed charge
of E. C. Amling's books and cash dravver
after an absence of two months. Miss
Todd is an adept at handling a commis-
sion florist's accounts.

John Ring, at one time a rose grower
for Vaughan, but recently employed at
potting by Bassett & Washburn, was
killed by the cars on March 18.

C. L. Washburn is at home from West
Baden, nicely rested up for the Easter
rush. He says he has never known
business to be so good through Lent.

Early Monday morning fire did $170
damage in the retail store of Chas.
Wieglick, 239 North State street. There
was insurance of $1,000.

Kennicott Bros. Co. reports that the
retailers are taking to mahonia leaves.
They have just received another large
shipment.

Randall's is a cheerful place these days,
and the Bowmanvdle rose growers are
correspondingly happy.

F. F. Benthey says he has never known
a year in which carnations have brought
the growers such good returns through
Lent.

Adam Zender is preparing to build
three new rose houses, for which he will
use Garland's iron gutter.

H. B. Beatty.of Oil City, Pa., treasurer
of the S A. t ., is in town for a tew days
in quest of recreation.

McKellar & Winterson are offering
flowering plants for the Easter trade.

The "Old Reliable" isn't saying a word
but C. M. Dickinson wears a look of
contentment which speaks of good
business.

St. Louis.

TRADE ACTIVE AND CARNATIONS VERY
SCARCE. —AN UNUSUAL CONDITION AT
THIS SEASON. —EASTER PROSPECTS —
MEETING OF THE ENGLEMANN CLUB —
SPECIMENS OF BOTANICAL INTEREST —
PERSONAL AND OTHER MATTERS.

Business has been good during the
week with all the retail stores, the
demand being principally for white stock.
Carnations have been in heavy call and
there seems to be an unusual shortage
for this time of the year. Some of the
older florists say they never saw carna
tions so scarce and so much in demand at
this season as they are just now. Roses
are more plentiful, except American Beau-
ties. Long-stemmed Beauties still go at
a premium; $4 to $6 per dozen, whole-
sale, is not considered too high for per-
fect flowers. There is an over-supply of
Meteors, as the demand runs more for
white, pink and yellow. The crush of
violets seems to have eased up a little, as
there are not so many on the street; con-

sequently the demand is heavier in the
stores and the prices have advanced.
The florists are now looking up stock for
Easter and the prospects are for a good
all-around business. The cut flower
part will greatly depend upon the sup-
ply. As Easter comes late this year the
chances are there will be plenty of stock
in the market and prices will not be as
high as has been the case in formeryears.
The greenhouse men all show a fine stock
of plants but it looks as if Harrisii lilies
will be scarce.

The Engleniann Botanical Club held
its winter meeting on March 17. The
exhibition proved a very attractive
affair; it was well attended. Winter spec-
imens were on exhibition, including twigs
of trees, roots and early flowers, mosses,
lichens and fungi. These had been secured
from the immediate vicinity of St. Louis.
There were also pussy willows from the
Ozarks. The winter growth of plants
and shrubs, also the several varieties of
mosses and lichens, proved of consider-
able educational value to the visitors.
The most interesting of all the specimens
were those illustrating the process of
germination of corn, peas, beans, pota-
toes and other specimens, which had
been placed in water about a fortnight
and which had sprouted. The various
steps were explained by Miss Hirta
Toeppen, of the Mary Institute. Another
feature was the specimens of native
woods, quarter sawed and showingtheir
natural colors. Specimens of the com-
mon and of the poisonous weeds were
numerous, for the club is anxious to instill
in the minds of the young a wholesome
awe of the poisonous varieties. Many
of the public school teachers accompanied
by their pupils were in attendance. The
club has decided to hold another exhibi-
tion during the month of May.

The St. Louis bowling team has not
yet decided when they will visit Chicago,
but think it will be some time after
Easter, as most of the boys are too busy
now. In the meantime they expect to
get well into practice, so the Chicago
bowlers had better get down to work.

Mr. P. D. Hauser, of P. D. Hauser &
Son, San Antonio, Tex., passed through
St. Louis on his way to Palestine. Mr.
Hauser is traveling for pleasure.

Fred. Foster, at Eighth and Olive
streets, reports a stranger at his house,
an eleven-pound boy.

Miss Badaracco has had a fine display
of fancy carnations in her window.

Visitors in town: S. S. Skidelsky, Phila-
delphia; E. W. Guy, Belleville, 111.

J. M. H.

Floral Park, N. Y.— Alfred H.Walker,
foreman for J. Roscoe Fuller & Co., has
leased the greenhouses of Mrs. H. Sher-
ber, at Queens, L. I., and intends to grow
for the trade.

Kansas City, Mo. — Albert Barbe is
planning extensive improvements to his
place this spring. He expects to remodel
10,000 feet of glass and to add 7,000
square feet of new houses.

Salt Lake City, Utah.— The Sugar
House Floral and Seed Company has
been incorporated with a capital of
$6,000 by L. Dannenfelzer, H. Schwarz,
S. Heinecke, J. A. Peters and M. Grimm.

Olean, N. Y. — D. R. Herron, who
grows carnations exclusively, has a fine
stock this year. Every one of his 40,000
plants is in the pink of condition. He
will add two houses to his range this
season.

1008

The American Florist.

Mar. 24,

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Subscriptions accepted only from those

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Advertisements on all except cover pages,

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No Special Position Guaranteed.
Discounts are allowed, only on consecutive inser-
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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 Advertising Department of the American
Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen
and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines ow/y.
Orders for less than one-half inch space not accepted.
Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to
secure insertion in the issue for the following
Saturday. Address

AIMERICAN FLORIST CO., CHICAGO.

Green arsenoid is said to be very
much superior to Paris green as an
insecticide.

Greenhouse builders report that they
are receiving large numbers of inquiries
for supplies in their lines.

Clematis indivisa, with small creamy
white flowers, produced in long, twining
sprays, is gaining favor for tlorists' use.

The first exhibition of the American
Rose Society will be held next week,
March 27-29, at the Eden Musee, New
York.

Our special spring number will be
issued next week, March 31. Advertise-
ments intended for this number should
be mailed early.

Society of American Florists.

department of plant registration.

Lager & Hurrell register Cattleya
Trian;e, Nettie Martin. Flowers of
medium size and well balanced; sepals
and petals light lilac; lip very large and
open, somewhat flattened; throat with a
large blotch of straw buff color, encircled
with a broad band of lilac.

Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y.

Greenhouse Building.

Stockbridge, Mass. — Dr. Haven, one
greenhouse.

East Gloucester, Mass. — ^John F. Won-
son, one house, 40x40.

Maiden, Mass — E. D. Kailback & Son,
one house 24x100.

Olean, N. Y; — D. R. Herron, two car-
nation houses.

Lafayette, Ind. — H. Roth, three houses.

Anna, 111. — C. Finch, one house.

Scranton, Pa. — Hillside Home, one
house.

Those Frenchmen.

The French Journal des Roses has
made a discovery and gives up nearly
half a page to comments, under the title
of "New American Roses." We translate
somewhat freely:

" The ho'rtictfltural journals of Chicago
and New York announce with a grand
flourish of trumpets the introduction to
commerce this spring of the new roses
Liberty and Meteor, two marvelous
novelties the merits of which will be
exceptional, as are those of all things
which come to us from America!!!

"The variety Liberty produces roses
deliciously perfumed like the American
Beauty; they are paler in summer but in
autumn the color is much like the deep
crimson of the Gruss an Teplitz, of
which the Journal des Roses published a

colored plate in September. The rose
Meteor produces a marvelous amount of
bloom during August, September and
October, its flowers surpassing General
Jacqueminot. * * * It is probable that
these are hybrid remontant roses. The
future will show us whether they are
worthy of the praises which the Yankees
are showering upon them. Buyers be
careful !!! Remember the rose William
Francis Bennett!!!"

Who can fathom the depths (and shal-
lows) of a Frenchman. Here is a vener-
able horticultural paper which does not
know that the Meteor rose has been
grown by the million here for years,
which does not know that Liberty is
not an American rose, that William
Francis Bennett was not an American
rose and that none of these is a hybrid
remontant.

Chrysanthemum Judging in England.

The English Chrysanthemum Society
has recently adopted a scale of points for
judging chrysanthemum blooms. Three
points each are allowed for breadth,
depth, form, solidity, color and finish,
making a total of eighteen points. A
variety must score fifteen points to receive
a certificate. A reward of merit will be
given when the score is twelve points or
more and less than fifteen and commend-
ation lor those scoring nine to eleven
points.

For market or commercial varieties the
scale is entirely difftrent being as follows:
Habit of growth, three points; freedom
of bloom, three points; color, three
points; suitability for cutting, three
points; total, twelve points.

We note that Mr. Molyneux displays
considerable pessimism when speaking of
the difficulties to be met with when
working under the new scale.

The Return of the Rosebud.

Until the present season, for a number
of years back one might have searched
every flower store in New York, Boston
and Philadelphia, yet failed to find one
bud of either Bon Silene or Safrano roses
and still there are many of us who can
remember the time when these two varie-
ties furnished the principal supply of
roses for the cut flower trade of the
country. In those days of semi-double
varieties a full blown rose was regarded
with something of the same feeling as the
sleepy carnation and scentless violet are
to-day but with the advent of the more
double-flowered sorts a change was
wrought in this regard and the appear-
ance of the Mermet, Bride and American
Beauty signalized the downfall of the
old favorites whose hold on the popular
favor had already been weakened by the
growing popularity of Niels, Jacqs and
hybrid perpetuals.

Then began in earnest the craze for
bigness and in the scramble the beauty
and appropriateness of the little rose
buds for many purposes, was forgotten
by the fickle flower fanciers and it was
not long before the sweet little Bon
Silene to which, more than any other, the
flower trade owed its prosperity, for-
saken by growers and buyers alike, soon
disappeared from the marts.

But there are signs of a renaissance.
Occasionally one sees a handful of the
old-fashioned buds on the wholesaler's
counter and they are eagerly snapped up.
Growers may be heard occasionally
debating as to the advisability of acced-
ing to the request of the retailer that
they "put in" a house or two of the old
favorites for the accommodation of his

critical trade and if convinced that the
present fancy has sufficient depth to it to
warrant the risk, they are very likely to
try it. It is encouraging to note that
the demand comes not alone from the
beaux and belles of the long ago, to
whom the bright color and fragrance
have a delightful reminiscent charm, but
from the up-to-date flower buyers who,
thoroughly tired of the monotony of
Brides, Maids and Meteors, are ready to
welcome anything in the way of a change
and from those too, whose purchasing of
flowers and use of flowers is guided by
artistic taste and whc are glad to see
revived once more the refined sentiment
that has been buried for so many years
under the despotism of fashion.

Heating a Hotbed.

Ed. Am. Florist:— I have a hotbed
6x13 feet, covered by four sash 31,2x6
feet, which I have heated with horse
manure covered by four inches of soil.
How shall I pipe this to heat it with hot
water to above the freezing point in zero
weather? What size of pipe shall I use
and how should they be placed?

H, F. R.

A hotbed six feet wide can be heated by
running a 2-inch hot water pipe along
the north side, across the end and back
on the south side. If a hotbed is to be
constructed with the idea of heating it
by means of hot water, it will be best to
have it even span, sloping to east and
west. For heating such a hotbed, a 2' 2-
inch flow pipe can be run along under the
ridge. At the farther end of the bed
2-inch pipes can be taken off in either
direction and connect with one 2inch
return pipe on each side of the bed.

L. R. T.

Hot Water Under Pressure.

Ed. Am. Florist:— I see in the Ameri-
can Florist of February 17 that C. W.
Ward refers to hot water under pressure.
Please explain how to run the heating
system under pressure. I have five
houses with one large main pipe running
through the shed, each house being con-
nected by a, small pipe. I now use hot
water, feeding the system from a tank
twelve fret high. Can this system be
arranged for hot water under pressure?
How should the pipes be located?

W.S.J.

A hot water system can be very readily
placed under pressure if the pipes run
down hill. The use of a riveted, boiler-
iron expansion tank is desirable. This
should be connected with the highest
part of the system, and the overflow pipe
may be connected either with the top or
the side of the tank. A safety valve
should be placed upon the overflow pipe
and between the safety valve and the
tank there should be a vacuum valve.
The safety valve should be set to work at
from twenty to thirty pounds, as if there
is no reUef for the expansion of the water
an explosion will result, which might be
more serious than a steam explosion.
When an open hot-water system is used
it is not possible to raise the water in
the boiler above 212°, but with a closed
system the formation of steam is pre-
vented, and the temperature of the water
can be greatly increased, but as there is
great danger from an explosion it should
only be used in strong systems, and then
the pressure should be kept well within
the danger limit. When hot water under
pressure is used there is a considerable
saving in the amount of piping, but it is

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less economical in fuel than an open
system. While it has some advantages
in large establishments, the principal use
of a closed system is to help in maintain-
injj the desired temperature in severe
weather where the radiation is not sulTi-
cient to do it with an open system.

L. R. T.

OBITUARY.

ISAAC HICKS.

The Quaker nurseryman is dead. At
the ripe age of 85 years this pioneer of
the nursery trade on Long Island suc-
cumbed to an attack of paralysis on
March 13, a sudden closing coming to a
long, prosperous but peaceful career.
Mr. Hicks was born in a house still
standing at Westbury, and came of the
sturdy Quaker stock which was identi-
fied with the East India trade in the
early days of New York. His is a long-
lived family, many of its members having
passed the ninetieth milestone and several
have become centenarians before reaching
the end of their journey upon life's high-
way. It was in 1S53 that Isaac Hicks
established the Westbury Nurseries, now
conducted by his son and grandson,
Edward Hicks and Henry Hicks. For
many years the founder carried on the
business, applying the teachings of the
brotherhood of Friends to all his dealings
and building a trade as unassailable as
his own reputation. In recent years one
of the specialties of the establishment has
been the transplanting of large trees, and
many a modern mansion on Long Island
is surrounded by splendid specimens
which stood for many years in this old
nurserj'. Since laying down business
cares Mr. Hicks has given free rein to his
inclination to reproduce on canvas his
closest friends, the flowers and birds, for
he had the artistic tastes and talents of
his forefathers.

Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists
Received.
Fred'k W. Kelsey, New York, N. Y.,
trees, shrubs and plants; Walter A. Pot-
ter & Co., Providence, R. I., seeds, plants
and bulbs; H. T. Harmon & Co., Port-
land, Me., seeds, implements, dairy and
poultry supplies; John H. Dunlop,
Toronto, Ont., roses; Floral Nursery,
Dubuque, Iowa, plants, bulbs and seeds;
State Nursery Co., Helena, Mont., plants;
James C. Murray, Peoria, 111., trees,
shrubs, plants and seeds; John Forbes,
Hawick, Scotland, plants; Vilmorin-
Andrieux & Co., Paris, France, dahlias,
cannas and chrysanthemums; Bassett
& Washburn, Chicago, III., cut flowers
and florists' supplies; Wra. F. Kasting,
BuiTalo, N. Y., cut flowers; Welch
Bros., Boston, Mass., cut flowers;
W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia,
Pa., flower culture; The Rural Science
Teachers' & Employment Agency, Dur-
ham, N. H., teachers; P. S. Peterson &
Son, Chicago, 111., trees, shrubs and her-
baceous plants; Edward Gillett, South-
wick, Mass., shrubs, hardy ferns and
flowers; Floral Glen Greenhouses, Des
Moines, la., plants; H. House & Co.,
Hiram O , seeds, plants and bulbs; Trum-
bull & Beebe, San Francisco, Cal., seeds;
F. R. Pierson Co. , Tarry town-on Hudson,
N. Y., seeds, bulbs and plants; George B.
Moulder, Smith's Grove, Ky., aquatic.*;
Isaac Hicks & Son, Westbury Station,
N. v., trees and shrubs; Parrys' Pomona
Nurseries, Parry, N. J., fruit and nut
trees and berries; Sunnyside Floral Nurs-

ery, Fayettesville, X. C, trees, shrubs
and plants; J. Woodward Manning,
Boston, Mass., trees, shrubs and hardy
plants; O. W. Rich, Atlantic, la., berries';
Takaghi & Co., Tokyo, Japan, trees,
shrubs, bulbs and seeds; Otto Ileyneek,
Magdeburg, Germany, chrysanthemums,
bulbs and seeds; Holton & Hunkel Co.,
Milwaukee, Wis., carnation cuttings, cut
flowers and florists' supplies; E. H. Hunt,
Chicago, 111, cut flowers and greenhouse
supplies; E. C. Amling, Chicago, 111., cut
flowers; Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago,
111., carnation cuttings and cut flowers;
Cincinnati Cut Flower Co , Cincinnati,
O., cut flowers and florists' supplies; J.
B. Deamud, Chicago, 111., cut flowers.

Elmwood, Ind.— Wm. H. Woerner has
purchased the land and greenhouses of
Mrs. M. E. Goode and will add a new
rose house in time for early planting.

WiLUAMSPORT, Pa.— The celebrated
case of Coleman vs. Gorman in which the
courts were asked to declare the defend-
ent's greenhouses a nuisance because
they threw a glare of light into the com-
plainant's windows, is in a fair way to
settlement. Coleman has agreed to drop
the matter it Gorman will paint his glass
from May 1 to September 1 and this, it
is understood, he will do.

SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE.

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

Every paid subscriber to the Ambhioan Florist
for the year v.m Is enUtled to a flve-Une want adv.
(eltaatlona onJyj free to be used at any time during
the year.

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carratlona and genernl smck Adoreea

ABC. care American Florist.

S

ITUATION WANTKD-Saleeman and desUner,
store or green housee. Kant preferred. K,

care W. J. Stewart. t'.T BromHeld St . Boeton.

SITUATION WANTKD-Byeln^Ie. Christian youns
man. Have bad 4 years' expTlence In private
and commercial lines. Best of references Address
8 G, care American I'lorit't. CHIcbko.

SITUATION WANTKD-By a rellab'e man, 25 years
In the business In EDgland and America spec-
ialties, rosea, carnations, etc. First class referenca.
Give lull particulars, with wajjes. Address

O K. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED— By experienced florist;
good designer, decorator, etc. Roses, 'muma.
carnations, violets, speclalfles 20 years' practical
study* Beet references Address

Florist, lOii west Third St , Canton. O.

SITUATION WANTED— By expert gardener, well
up In every branch of honlculture married; will
go as single it wished: sober and nduoirluus. Pri-
vate place preferred Keferences from Europe and
this country. Address A. care Am. Florist.

SITUATION WANTED— As foreman or manager on
commercial place, or head-gardener on private
place; 35 years' experience in general gardening.
Orchids, palms, ferns, roses, carnations, mums, eic.
Best of references. Address B.

W. J Stewart, b? Bromfleld St , Boston. Mass.

SITUATION WANTED-By a middle aeed Eng Ish
landPC'^ pe gard^-ner. on private or commercial
place. A No. 1 propagator; thoroughly understands
the growing of stove p ants, and could take charge <f
a small commercial piece No cows or horses. Apply
to ALFRED Hdmphrevs, Beran St . Cohoee. N Y.

W

ANTED-Lady florist. R. HlLMERS.

3^07 Cottage Grove Ave.. > hlcago.

W

ANTED— Address of Louis Truxler, a practical
and ornameLtal florist

Thus. B. Bull, Bakersfleld. Cal.

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ANTED— Vegetable gardener nil the year round,
for greenhouse and field. Address

Box 141. Station 1, Des Moines. Iowa.

WANTED— Boy to learn the greenhouse business
of growing roses ana carnation. In arswerlog
state age. Address JNO. Wvlan'd. De Haven. Pa.

WANTKD- Second man, single, to prow carna-
tions. Wages $.1,500 per month, with room.
References needed, state experience Acdress

T K. care Ame'lcan Florist.

WANTED— fABTNEK-ln well esiabllthed cata-
logue and l<..cal business, wholtsale and retail.
Win bear Investigation. Addre-s

W. W. Westgate. Brunner, Texas.

WAM K1) \ounK man for first-class Mower store.
Must be a hustler, and wlllln. to work at any-
thing. State experience and wages wanted.

Oasheh'b. Euclid Ave., Cleveland, o.

^7ANTBD— Rose grower, capable of taking charse.
»• Ai man. Flrstrclass references required or need
not apply. Must be single. Good wages. Address
A A 8. care American Florist, Chicago.

WANTKIi Ynung lady, good designer, to take
cliargo of tlower ttore at Duluth. Car fare paid
and fill per week Address

KEi lAHLE, care American Florist. Chicago.

WANTKI)-A rose grower who thoroughly under-
stands growing A No 1 stock The rlgtit party
will have a good po-ltion. Klrst-clsss references
required Address M K. care American Florist.

WANTED- At once, a young man. Geriuan: muet
be sober and reliable, for general greenhouse
work Wages SI J per month with board and room.
Work easy: place steady all the year round. Address

J. Rl.NDFLKISCH. Belolt, WlS.

WANTKD-A competent msn (fJerman preferred),
for general greenhouse work, who can eventu-
ally take cimrge of place. If neceirsary. State wages
expected with or without board Address
o. R. Demmlek. Ban Claire. Wis.

WANTED-A first class plantsman.one who Is able
and willing to work. Send references and
wages expected. Steady situation to the right party—
none other need apply. Married man preferred
Address B I, F, care American Florist

WANTED— A single man to grow bedding plants.
Good, quick potter, etc. State wages expected,
with or without board. All particulars first let'er
Addre-s Hale Site,

Box 42. Huntlnglon P. O , Suffolk Co.. L- I . N. T.

TS^ANTED ,VT ONCB-Asslstant florist or gardener
'» for general work around greenhouse; must be
steady and a good worker. Steady position to right
man. Answer, stating wages expected with board and
room. Address B F T, care American Florist.

WANTED-To buy good second-hand glass house
about seventy feet long, to remove— lean-to
preferred— must state all following particulars orno
attention paid; Height width, length, approximate
roof-pitch, lean-to or snap, age and cash price.

Address P. O BO.X 123. Bronxvllle, New York.

WANTED AT ONCE-A competent, single man-
German preferred- to take charge of 20,000 feet
of glass In rosec, carnations and general stock, doing
wholesale and retail buslopss. Wages SSOnermonth
and board. None but a live man need apply. Ad-
dress Box 178, Sharon, Pa

FOR SALE OR RENT-Commerclal place; location
the best. R D Baker, Canon City. Colo

FOR SALE— Free fuel. 50;o feet gla-s. Great chance
for florists or gardeners Only ^OO cash. Account
sickness Write quick. FREE FuffiL. care Am. Florist.

FOR SALE— Lebanon GreO' houses and residence:
established business no competition: houses
stocked. Falling health compels sacrlflc*. Write for
parilculars Neai, 4Co, Lebanon. Ind.

FOR SALE.

Exct'llent I'stablishmeut of 7000 square feet of
e:]a.ss in C'hicago suburb. Stocked with carna-
tions, smilav and miscellaneous plants; l\A acres
of good laud; 8 room dwelling. \\'ouid Tike to
dispose of place by May 1. if possible, as I am not
able to give it my attention.. Address

MRS. P. F. LAW. River Grove. III.

12 Greenhouses, about (30.000 feet of glass. Filled
vpith palms, roses, carnations and miscellaneous
stock.

Business established 17 years, and will be leased
to responsible parties only, April 1st. All stock to
be sctld by inventory. Located within 50 miles of
New York City. Addr''.ss
JOHN YOUNG. 51 W. 28th St., New York.

=^rOR SALE—"

102 acres fine land, part cultivated $2,800.00

Lot 52x241. four grenhouses, sheds, etc... 3,700.00
% of an acre, city property, greenhouses

well stocked, Qnecondit on, bargain 3,700.00

Lot, 100x125, 5 greenhouses, stock, etc..

fine dwelling 4,800.00

25 acrt's, good shipping center south-west,

fine orch«rds of pears, cherries, etc 6,500.00

60 acres. 33 m fruit, 6 greenhouses, well

established business 7,500.00

7 acres, 7 greenhouses, land highly culti-
vated, large dwelling 9.500.00

Any of the above named properties is a fine bar-
gain.and those desiring to purchase will do well
to communicate with us. These are only a few of
the proptrties that we have for sale and leasing.

S\IITN & SMITH,

p. 0. Box 869. 345 Sixth Ave., PITTSBURG. PA.

When corresponding with advertisers,
mention the Aubbican Flobist.

1010

1 HE American Florist.

Mar 2f,

Brunner, Tex.

Wm. Walter Westgate reports that all
the florists in this section have as much
business as they can attend to this sea-
son. He has just added a greenhouse
16x40 and has gone into the seed busi-
ness in a small way. He reports the
results thus far as beyond his hopes and
he will go in heavier next year.

La Crosse, Wis. — Carl Schaffer is the
leading spirit in the organization of a
florists' club here, a step which will be
taken within the month.

Wbo!^ale flower/arKgfe

CLNCLNNATi, March 22.

Boie*. Beaatr, select 40 00

" " medium 2J.0U

■■ Bride 5.00® -.(«

" Bridesmaid 6 00® 7 00

" Meteor s.OOm 7.00

" Perle 4 00® & 00

OsrMtloiiB 1 M@ 2 00

fancy S OO

lillyof the valley 3.G0

Vloleta.... 50.® .75

NarolgsiM 2 00® 3 00

Boman byaclnths 2 00® 3.00

Dutch " 4'"

Callas .:0.00®1!6U

HarrtBll 10.00®I2.5l)

Daffodils 3 00

Tulips 3 00® 6.00

Asparagus 60 00

Smllai 15. 0

Adlantum l.OU

Common ferns -20

Galax leaves -15

8t. Loms, March 22

Boiei, Beauty 10.00®I5.(I0

•" ' ■• fancy 20.00*30.00

" Bride, Bridesmaid i>.00®10.00

" Meteor 4 00® 8 00

" Perle. Wootton 3 00® 5 00

"Carnations 1 60® 8 00

MlTSfSievaUey ^ 00® 4.00

Violet* *®,SS

Narcissus 3."0

HaSiii::: igSlii'J^

TMllDB 2.00® 4.00

Ft^iis .iaiiiii

Bmllai '^•StJSS

Adl&ntum l.OC® 1.25

tSSiZ....-..-. «'ffi'?S!l

Sweet peas 50® 1.00

MrLWAtTKEB. March 22

Roies. Beauty.long perdoz. 3.00® 4 00

.. ' .. medium " " 1 60® 2.00

.. " short '• " .50® 1.00

'• Bride, Bridesmaid (> 00® 8 00

Perle 4 00® 6.00

" Meteor 6.00® 8.00

Kalserln 6.00® 8 00

Carnations, ordinary l^ 1.50

" fancy 3 Ott'J 4. HO

Violets *'»i!S

Boman hyacinths 3 00

Daflodlls ?,S2i :1SS

Mignonette {■^A-'R

Adlantum l.OO® 160

Common ferns \^sms.ia m

Bmllax 15.«)®18.00

AiOarairUB 75.01)

Galax leaves .*o

PTTTSBURO, March 2!.

1 Roses, Beauty 3.00®4j OO

I »".•"• 3^^ Brtjg,n,ald 3.00®12.00

" Meteor 3.00®12.00

Kalserln 3 00@12.00

•• Perle 3.0O® B.OO

.. Cusln 3.00® 6 00

Carnations I 60® 4.00

LU^of the valley 2 00® 4.00

Violets, double .Sis .76

•' California 30® .50

Daflodlls 2.00® 3.00

iSS''''".'.°'^":::.::::::::::::::::::".:)oooli2:go
SSSia.- iffltifi!

Tulips 2 Wf < 10

gSIS^v.v:v.v;.v.v.-;;:;;;:;;..v;;;;:::;i:o| .^
gSSSS!^'"'.:;::.:.:::.;::-.::;:.; :::;i^S;iil.S8

wild Smllax per case 3 50®6.0a

Adlantum 75® 1.00

Hardyfems .10

Asoaragus. bunches 4Uc

" strings 36to60c

Bprengeril. bunches. . .35to 76o

Oalaxleaves -16

DENVER, March 31.

Boses, Beauty; select 32.00®48.(;o

ordinary 10.00®20.00

Bride. Bridesmaid 4.0li(* 6.00 *

" Meteor 4.00« 6.0O

Perle. Wootton. Nlpbetos 4.00(^1 6 00

Carnations, ordinary I.CO® 2.00

fancy 3.00

Lily of the valley 4.W® 6.0o

Violets 6U® .i6

Callas.!! per dozen 1.60

Harrisll I-60

Narcissus 300® 4.00

Daflodlls 3 00® 4.00

Tulips <0"

Sweetpeas i o"

Asparagus oo uo

Smllax I'-W

Ferns. -2!

Galax leaves • •■="

^^^^11^ ORCHID PLANTS ir

In ordf r to make room for new importiitioDS sh'^rtly to arrive we will offer for
saleduriu2 March a line lot of Cattlevas, Dendrobiunia. Oncidiuois and Cyp-
ripediums of the varieties most suitable for commercial purposes

This is an excellent opportunity for florists to secure desirable varieties of
orchids cheap, as the prices have been made low in order to move the stuck quickly.

Each. Dozen.

CATTLEYA LABIATA, the largest and most popular of the kind » .7j $ 8 00

DENDROBIUM FORMOSUM, bridal bouquet orchid 50 SCO

ONCIDIUM VARICOSUM, enormous yellow sprays 1.25 12.C0

CATTl EVA TRIAN^ 18 00

(iV. B. These plants are fully established, being principally from last yearns importations.)

^nCOIII We have taken from our propagating cases a surplus of young
Or CulllL stock of -which we offer

AtlALYPHA SAMDERII, nice planis, 21j-in per dojen. $1.00

DRACAENA TERMINALIS nice plants. 2v>-in •■ 1.00

{Special prices will be quoted on application for these plants in quantity front the sand.)

W. A. MCFADDEN.
OUR TERMS ARE STRUTLY NET CASH

UPON RECEIPT OF STOCK. rosebank."

CINCINNATI.

\fmmmmmmfmmmfmmffwmmmffmfmm

"Handsome Is as Handsome Does."

To strike an attitude— say "look at me, I am the only
one" is good as far as it goes— it will do for children.

To keep on adding to your customers and growers while
retaining those you had, constantly doing more in spite of
off seasons—is better.

We are doing business.

E C. AMLING.

32-34-36 Randolph St.,

WALTER S. HEFFRON, MaR.

...CHICAGO. ILL.

WHOLESALE CIT ELOWERS.

GflLflX LEAVES

For latest prices jjreen and bronze Galax
Leaves and Leucothoe Sprays, address the
Introducer,

HA.I«rvAJV I*. ICBJI^JSBJ'V, Tremont BIdg., BOSTON, HASS.

uincinndtiii frank w. ball.
Gut Flower Co.,

-wajnom.. WHOLESALE FLORISTS.

Consignments Solicited.
Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

HUDSON & CO.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS,

1527 PINE STREET.
Pliouc, Kiniocli D 83. ST. LOUIS. MO.

Consignments Solicited. Prompt returns guaranteed.

WM.

L. LINQENBRINK,
Wholesale Florist.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

1005 Seventeenth St.. Denver, Col.

FAMCY

DAGGER

HARDY

Cut Ferns!

$1.00 PER 1000.

GALAX LEAVES $1.00 per 1000

BOUQUET GREEN 4 cts. per lb.

SPHAGNUM MOSS 75 ots. per bbl.

BOUQUET GREEN WREATHING,
all sizes made to order 3 to 8 cts. per yd.

XMAS TREES, both Spruce and Balsam, for dec-
orations, from 4 to 20 ft. Price very reasonable.

BAILED SPRUCE, for cemetery use, etc., etc.

L. B. 6RAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass.

TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THE AD.

igoo.

The American Florist.

ion

Mmmmimiumimiiiiiimuummumiiimimimimtiiiinmimtiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiuiitini!

3 51 WABASH AVE..

3

J. B. DEAMUD.

SUCCESSOR TO ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO.

CHICAGO.

OBlCHIDS : CATTI.ETAS, se.OO per dozen.

Per Dozen.

AM. BEAUTIES, Kx. long J3.00 to »5.00

" 24-inch stfras, "J 50

20 •' •• 2.00

15 " " 1.50

12 " •■ 1.00

Per 100

CARNATIONS, fancy $3.00 to S4.00

staudard vars. Bsst. l.noto \M

BRTDES 4.00to B.OO

BRIDESMAIDS 4.110 to 6.00

METEORS 4.00to 6.00

PERLKS 3.fl0to .5.00

VALLKY 3.00to 4.00

TULIPS 2.00to 4.00

LIL. IIARRISII lO.OOto 12.50

CALLA LILIES 10.00 to 12.50

Per 100.
DAFI.'(JDILS % J,s.00

VIOLETS, double 75 t.i 1.00

" single .50

ROMANS 2.00 to 3.00

NARCISSUS 2.00to 3.00

AUIANTDM 1.00

ASPARAGUS SOcts.

SMILAX Sl.SOperdoz. 1350

OALAX Green or Bronze, $1.25 per M. .!.=>

FANCY PERNS... $1.50 per M. .2ii

f No. 1 contains 15 lbs . . $2.50

No. 2 ■• 20 lbs.. 3.50

{ No. 4 " 35 lbs.. 4-50

No. 5 " 40 lbs.. 5.50

[No. 6 " 50 lbs.. 6.50

WILD SMILAX.

(Caldwell's.)

^^■Prices subject to change without notice.
CATALOGUE OF CARNATION CDTTINGS NOW READY.

McKellar £ Winterson's

Modern Supply House

is the place to buy your CUT FLOWERS, SUPPLES, SEEDS, Etc.

MASSACHUSETTS FANCY FERNS, loooSi.so; 5000 lots, $6.25-

Other specialties, ORCHIDS, FANCY ROSES, FANCY

CARNATIONS, SELECT VIOLETS.

WESTERN AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED

V^^^^^^. IMPERIAL PLANT FOOD AND FERTILIZERS.

t®°^For prices on Cut Flowers see Chicago quotations in this paper.
All stock at lowest possible prices. write for catalogue.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

45-47-49

WABASH AVE.

CHiClQO.

GEO. REINBERG,

Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers.

BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

All stock at lowest market rates. Send in your
orders.

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

PETER REINBERG,

Grower and Wholesaler of Cut flowers.

500,000 FEET OF GLASS.

Headquarters for American Beauty.

Carnations, Blooms and Cuttings.

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, IlL.

SNIPPING LABELS £°!

•Cut Flowers

Printed in two colors on gummed
paper; your card, etc.. in black and
eat adopted by the S. A. F. in red.
Very attractive. Price per 500, $2.85;
per 1000, $4.50. Send for samples

Fe

ELECTRO or THIS LEAF, POSTPAID, $I.2S.

American Florist Co.,

^ CHICAQO.

Wbol^^ale [lower/\arK?fe

CHICAGO. March 23.

Boses, Beanty, extra long stems 4.00

30 Inch " .S.OO

24 " " 2.50

20 " " 2.00

16 " '• 1.60

" 12 " ' 1.26

•• 8 " " 1 00

Brtdfl, Brtdesmsld 5.00® 8 00

Perle 4.00® 6.00

Meteor 5 00® 8.00

La Pranoe ti 00® 8.00

Golden Qate 8.0J®10 00

Carnations 1.60® 2.00

fancy 3.00® 4.00

Violets, double 60® 1.00

single 40® 50

Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00

Cattleyns per doz. 4 OOSU.OO

Uendroblums " 3.00

Lilacs " .76®1.00

Mignonette 1.00® 2.00

Koman hyacinths 1.00® 2 00

Dutch hyacinths 4 0U®10 00

Narcissus 3 00® 4 00

Harrlsll j, 10.00®I2 00

Callas .;. 8 00®10 00

Kreeslas 1 00® 3 00

Tulips 2.10® 4.00

Adiantnm 61.1® 1.00

Common ferns .16

Fancy ferns .20

Hmllai... 8 00(210.00

Asparagus 60.00®ti0.00

64 WABA3H AVE.
CHICAGO

MWW/MV

E. H. Hunt

THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR

WHOLESALE .^m.

CUT FLOWERS

Hunt's Flowers
Qo Everywhere

76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.
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Bassett&Washburn

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Cut Flowers

Wholesale Dealers and
Growers of

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 DEALEB IN

GROWER OF ROSES. CUT FLOWERS.

J. A. BUDLONG,

37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO, ILL

Mention the American Florist.

Benthey &i Co.

F. F. BENTHEY, Manager,

Wholesale Commission Florist

41 Randolph Street CHICAGO.

"Consignments solicited..

A. G. PRINCE t CO.

Wholesale Gut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Amenta for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special sttantlOB
paid to shipping orders.

76 Sl 7B Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHIOAGO.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

504 LIBERTY ST. 'PHONE 2IS7.

CONSIGNMENTS

SOLICITED.

Florists' Supplies

Please mention the American Florist.

1012

The American t lorist.

Mar. 2^,

Samuel %. vmml

Wholesale Florist,

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street PHILADELPHIA, PA,

AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES.

CNTIi. FCRTHEK NOTICE, WILL BE OPEN FROM 6:00 A. M. TO 11:00 P. M.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND.

BOSTON...

FLOWERS

Wholesale Depot for all Flor sts' Supplies.

E*c4oe 'Lfim-tm zxi^Llled.

&T IBronrifleKa. «St., :BOSTO:Pff, J%dUV«S(S

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' """"ToS^S'xl' ^^. '*""•

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

— WELCH BROS., Sole Agents for FREVSTEDTS' Im

Script Letters

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

NOTICE: WELCH BROS., Sole Agents for FREVSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, $2.00 per

Script Letters. $4.00 per 100.

GHORMLEY & PERKINS,

Wholesale
Commission Florists.

New and Commodious establishment ^ ^
at 57 W. 28rH SIREET, NLW YORK. .5"«^

Prepared to h:indle liirgi' or small consign-
ments of cut (lowt-TS lo trrowers' :idvantage.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE.

Cut Strings 8 feet loug^,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

Wholesale Florists, j7 jobbers in
ca*r'n7tToSs,"''"''>/^^FL0RISTS'

BRIDESMAIDS. IA-tLa luumuiu

BRIDES.

}■

V#^' SUPPLIES

Ij, I FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.

84 Hawley Street, BOSTON,

H.G.BERNING

Wholesale florist,

SUCCESSOR TO

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO....

1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

CHAS. B. STAHL

Wholesale Florist,

11 S. nth St., Telephone 63:64. PniLADELPHU.

Orders by matl, telegraph or telephone will
receive prompt attention.

CODslfminents of good stock solicited.

Plt-ase vwntion the A vierican Florist u-hen -.vritive.

Wbol^ale power/\arK^

PHiULDaLPHLA, March 21.

Bo«e«,Tea 4 00® 8.00

" extra 10.00(8:12 00

Beauty, extra tO.OOOou.OO

flFBto 20.00e35.00

BecondB t).00®12.00

CamatlonB 1 50® 2 00

fancy 2.0O® 4.00

Lily of the vaUey, Bomans 3.00® 4 00

Violets 50® 1.00

Daffodils 3 00® 4 00

MlgDonette 2.0O® 4.00

Asparagus 50 00

Smllai 16.00® 20. 00

Adlantum 1.00® 1 60

BOSTON, March 21.

Boses, Beauty, extra 30.00®50.00

medium 16.00®20 00

culls 2 CO® 6.00

Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 2.00® i. 00

extra 8 00@l2.ll0

Carnations, ordinary I Oi® 2 00

fancy 2 00® 4.00

Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00

Violets, single and double 20® . 60

Daffodils 1.60® 2 00

Tulips , 2. CO® 3.00

LoDKiaorums 10.(IOaI2.00

Callas ti.lO® 8 00

P W. narcissus, Boman hyacinths 1.60® 2.00

Mignonette 3 CO® 4 00

Smllax 12.00®lt).00

Asparagus 50.00

GIVE

US

A

TRIAL.!'

WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

HEADQUARTER^

•^ivesTER**

%^H«^ YORK

i.:Sfe-^

Roses* Carnations, and all kinds of
Seasonable Flowers in Stock.

Ufll C IfACTIIIft Wholesale Com.
ffnli Ti llAOIIIIUf mission Florist,

481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.
Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Deslnms.

C, A. KUEHN,

Wholesale Florist^

UZZ PINE STREET,
.^^- ST. LOUIS, MO

SFA complete line of Wire Deslgms

LEO. NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist,

N. W. COR. t3TH AND FILBERT STREETS.

^°'??i'o'S"l^'?'94 D. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicited.

Geo. M. Moss,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Long Distance Phone 1-41-26 D.

Consignments ol Roses. Carnations, Violets tolicited.

Milton W. Woodroffe & Co.

Successors to WM. C. SMITH,

Wholesale Florist,

1604. LUDLOW STREET,

Phone 1-43^69-A. PHILADELPHIA.

Conslgrnments Solicited.

ELLISON & TESSON,

Wholesale Shipping

FLORISTS

3134 Olive Street, ^ ^ ^Si. LOUIS, MO»

HOME CROWN STOCK.

...GEO. M. KELLOGG...

Largest Grow^er^oL.. 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.

t^~LONe DISTANCE 'PHONE AT EITHER PLACE

JOHN B. FERGUSON,

Wholesale riorlst,

444 Sixth Ave, PITTSBURG, PA.

Long Distance 'Phone 2985.

Consignments of Roses. Carnations and Violets-
Solicited.

J. M. COHEN, WHOLESALE FLORIST.

♦ ALWAYS ON HAND •

ROSES, PINKS AND VIOLETS.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. 22 Chapman Place, BOSTON, IWASS.-

rpoo.

The American Florist.

1013

TOP GRADE

Carnations

BEAUTIES,
BRIDES.
BRIDESMAIDS,
METEORS.

VIOLETS and LILY OF THE VALLEY.

JOHN I. RAYNOR,

49 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

Telephone No. 199K Madison Square.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Commission florists.
SUPERB VIOLETS. 8^^^*^tlJ,^^."""'

Telephone2065MadisonSc,r. 42WeSt28thSt., NEW YORK CITY.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.

Wholesale Florist,

Hew Telephone No. 1803 Madison Square.

43 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

WftLTER F. SHERIDAN,

wHoimiE FLORIST

New Telephone No.
902 Madison Sq.

39 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

Roses shipped to all points. Jt Price List on application.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.
51 W. 28tli Street, NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square.
Price list on application.

Please mention the Atnericart Flortst when writing.

THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN
NEW YORK CITY FOR

Violets % Carnations.

GROWERS and UYCRS make a note of this. It
will be to your advantage.

WM. H. GUNTHER.

30 West 29th Street.

New Telephone No. 561 Madleon Bquare.

Please Mention the American Florist.

FRANK MILLANG.

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,

408 E. 34th Streot,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

Telephone 299 Madison Square.

N. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St. Nea r Ferry.
Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
Every Momlns:

DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT
FOR ADVERTISING.

JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary.

Please Mention The American Florist.

MOORE, HENTZ & NASH,

Wholesale Commission Florists,

At rooms of N. Y.
Cut Flower Co.

119 and 121 W. 23d St..

NEW YORK CITY.
Telephone 733— 18th.
Choicest Stock Shipped on a CommisEiion.

Choice Carnations

Choice Roses .^.^

Traendly & Schenck

NEW YORK CITY

New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq.

38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange

Wbol^ale power/\arl^

NBW YORK, March 21.

Boiea, Beaat; seleot 3O.()O@3J.0O

medium lU. 00020.00

cullB 2 00® 6.00

Brldeamatd, Bride. Meteor 2 OOO 6.00

Select 8 00®10 00

CamatlonB 1 00® 1.60

fancy 2.50® 5.00

Lily of the yaUey 1 00® 2.00

Violets 25® .50

Romans hyacinths 75® 1.00

Yellow narcissus 1.00® 2 00

Tulips 1 fiD® 3 00

Mignonette 2.00® 5.00

Sweet peas 50® 100

Callaa 6 00® 8.00

Harrlsll 8.0Offll2.0O

Lilac per bunch .60

FYeeslas 50® .75

Cattleyas 30.00@50 00

Smllal 10 00® 15 00

Aiparagua 36 00®50.00

Bprengerll.perdoz. bunches 1®I 50

Adiantum 50 .76

BUFITALO, March 22

Bases, Beauty 5.00®60 00

Bride, Brldeimild, Meteor 4 Olj®10.00

" Perle, Nlpbews 3 00® 6.00

Kalserin 6.00® 8.00

Carnations, ordinary 100® 2 00

fancies 3.00® 4.00

Lily of the valley 3.00® 4 00

VIoleM 50® 1.26

Mignonette 2.(09 4.00

Daffodils 3 00® 5 00

Koman byadnths 2.00® 4 00

Harrisll 12 00a;8 00

Callas S,(0@10 0O

Tulips 3.008 6 00

Smllai 16 OO

Adlantnm... 1.00® 1.50

Hardy ferns, Galax leaves .16

Asparagus .. 60 00®76.00

MILLANG & CO.

Commission Florists

48 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square.
Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited.

TheNewYork Cut Flower Co.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,

112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Telephone 733-l8th. NEW YORK.

CONSICN.MENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Ordert.

GEORGE SALTFORO,

Wholesale Commission Dealer in ^ jl

...Violets...

so W. 29t»i St., ^ NEW YORK.

Telephone Call, 1304 Madison Sq.

Please metttton the Americayi Florist when writing.

Ford Bros...

oe Oft Wholesale Florists

III West 30th street, NEW YORK.

Consignments Solicited. Phone, 157 Madison Sq.

M. A. HART,

COMMISSION FLORIST,

Can anppiy ROSES and CARNATIONS In
best quality and any qaantlty: VIOLETS too.

44 WEST 29th street.

Tel. 325 l«adison Square. NEW YORK,

ROSES.

VIOLETS.

JULIUS LANG

93 West Both Street, NEW YORK.

CARNATIONS. VALLEY.

Telephone 280 Madison Square.
Remember us to our advertisers.

J. K. ALLEN

IS I«o^^v A.I'

106 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY,

where the best attention, as heretofore, will be given to CUT FLOWER CONSIGNMENTS. Excellent
facilities and a fine line of customers. J- J- J- J- Telephone 167 Madison Avenue.

Nowwehave FDW C HORAN Ros^^-

TULIPS. ^^m^ W W ■ ^^ all ^a^ I 1 B \ I ^ J The best of each variety

DAFFODILS.
FREESIAS.
PANSIES.
SWEET PEAS.
VALLEY.
ORANGE BLOSSOMS

47 WEST 28TH ST..
Madis'onlSquar NEW YORK.

CSJJ FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE.

The best of each variety in

market free from mildew,

VIOLETS^

in any quantity,
Special or Ordinary.

1014

The American Florist.

Mar.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

ALBXANDER RODGKBS, Pres.; ALBERT MCCnL-

LOUGH. Vlce-E^es ; 8. F. Willard, WetherBfleld.
Conn,, Seo'y and Treas.

Such items as peas and beans as are in
apparent surplus are weakening consid-
erably in price.

Onion set prices show an upward
tendency. Since the warmer weather
set in the demand has been quite brisk,
and the probabilities are that the prices
will rule much higher before long.

Wb learn that some of the experiment
stations are now taking to the free dis-
tribution of plants and seeds. We trust
their efforts in this direction, carried on at
public expense, are conBned to commod-
ities not readily obtainable through the
regular merchants.

The Government Seed Contract.

On March 20, Secretary James Wilson,
of the Department of Agriculture, placed
the government seed order for 1901 with
the New York Market Gardeners' Asso-
ciation, which executed the order in
1899. The following bids were received:

UUathorne Sofd Co.. Memphis $ 67,l)0i1.i)0

New YorK Market Gardeners Ass'n..*. .. 68.874.12

Chas. Parker, Santa Clara. Cal ".iowi.oo

Henrv Phillips Seed Co., Toledo 77.696.01

.1. M.'Thorburn .V Co., >'e\v 1 ork 94,098.0!)

O, H. Will .V: Co., Bismarck, >. D 134,504.31

The bid of the Ullathorne Seed Com-
pany was withdrawn and the contract
given to the next lowest bidder. The
order calls lor 15,086,968 packets ot
seeds. Of this number 13,936.000 are
vegetable seeds. 1,000,568 flower seeds
and 150,400 field and lawn grass seeds.

The Maryland Seed Bill.

The seed men nf lln' Chamber or Commerce are
anxiously waitinj; to hear Irom Mr. Duncwn,
chairraaii of the eily delegjition at Anuapolis, who
has been reques'ed to appoint a time and day to
hear the oppo ition to the bill resulatinK the sale
of^seed which has been introduced in the Mary-
land Legislature. S-ed dealers say that the pas-
sage of this bill would kill their business. It is
claimed that the object of the bill is for the pro-
tection of the farmers, and provides th;it with
every sale of seed in quantities of more than one
pound a certificate must be ^iven by the dealer
from whom it is purchase i indicating the per<'en-
tage of germinating seed, the percentage of purity
and the percentage of seeds of weeds.

The bill also provides for an annual apjiropria-
tioii ot $1,000 to the Maryland Agricultural College
for the purpose of testing the sample sent by the
dissatisfied purchiiser. The seed men claim that
it is almost a niatier of impossibility to live up to
the requirement ot this bill, and not only does it
affect them, but a'so the country store" dealers,
who also sell setal. —Baih'more Neivs, March ly,
1900.

Nashua, N. H.

Geo. E. Buxton has a bench of white
antirrhinums that is superb, a perfect
little forest ot s^pikes about two and a
half feet high. Grown as he does it, this
is one of the finest of florists' flowers.
Carnations are also fat and clean and
there will be a good crop of lilies for
Easter.

August Gaedeke & Co. are doing a
very heavy local business. The hotises
are tilled with roses, carnations, lilies
and bedding plants. On each support all
through the houses a swainsonia is
trained and there's money in it.

Judge Hoitt gave a reception to Prof.
Louis C. Elson on the occasion of his
musical lecture on the evening of March
16. The entertainment was lavish, as
always where Judge Hoitt is concerned.
About sixty prominent gentlemen of
Nashua were present and Boston was

represented by F. R. Mathison and W. }.
Stewart.

J. R. Paul has resigned his position as
superintendent of the cemetery to take
charge of James Mackey's estate on
Long Island.

Toledo, O.

Nelson G. Trefreyis corresponding with
General Leonard Wood, at tlavana, with
a view to being authorized by the gov-
ernment to plant eucalyptus trees about
Havana as a preventative of yellow fever,
a matter in which Mr. Trefrey takes
great interest.

George Heinl has greatly improved his
already fine store by adding a suitable
ofPce and a decorative plant house built
in the best style.

Bernard Schramm is growing some fine
Harrisii lilies. The stalks are about
three feet tall and many of them bear
eight flowers.

Mrs. E. Suder is growing some very
fine carnations. She anticipates good
business in cut flowers until after Easter.

Davis & McGee are cutting some fine
roses and report the demand equalling
the supply in all lines.

George Bayer is making daily consign-
ments of cut flowers to Kennicott Bros.
Co., Chicago. J. E. K.

Merides, Conn.— R. W. Barrow has
moved into new quarters at 62 West
Main street.

Providence, R. L— Timothy McCar-
thy, superintendent of Swan Point Cem-
etery, delivered a very instructive address
before the Beacon Hill Improvement
Association, on the evening of March 13,
the subject being "Tree Planting on Our
Public Streets." A number of beautiful
colored lantern slides were used in illus-
tration of the points commented upon by
the speaker.

SPECIAL OFFER OF BULBS AND CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS

FOR SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS.

Asters. Semples 'I'rue Branching, mived . . . . . j.ier '4 o,^. «0l'; per oz. .SOe ; per pound $5.00

" " " shell pink, white and red per '4 oz. 25c; per oz. 75c

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus per trade packet (25 seeds) 3"c; per ICO seeds, 11.00; per lOOO seeds, $9.00

Sprengerii per trade packet (26 seeds) 25c; per 100 seeds, 75c: per 1000 seeds, 85.00

Begonia, single tuberous rooted, separate colors per doz. 40c: per 100, $2.50.

mixed per doz. 33c; per I(JO, «2.00: per 1000 $18.00

" double " mixed i er doz. 65c; per 100, $5 OO

Gloxinias, choice mixed 50c per doz.; $3.00 per 100; $27.50 per 1000

Hyacinth us Candicans (choice bulbs) 25e per dozen: $1.60 per 100

Iris Pumila, mixed 35c per dozen; $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000

Lilium Tigrinum (Tiger lily) ver dozen. 50c; per 100, $2.75

Flore Plena per dozen, 65c: per 100. ,$3.50

Montbretia Crocosma>flora, yellow and crimson, fine for cutting, 10c per doz. : 60c per 100; JS.HO per 1000

Potsii. orange and red 10; per doz.: 60c per 100; $4.50 per 1000

Oxalis, summer flowering, mixed 10c per dozen; 35o per ICd; $2..50 per 1000

Spotted Callas, (Alba Richard ia Maculata) per dozen 45c: per 100, $2.75

Tigridia Pavonia, alba grand illora, and orange per dozen, 30c; per 100. $2.00

Tuberoses, No. 1 double pearl, line large bulbs 75c' per 100; $6 50 per 1000

" No. 2 double pearl ; 50o per IHO; $.^..io per 1000

Send for new Wholesale List for March.

JOHNSON & SrOKES, Vlll^l^lV^^r"''-

FERN SPORES SOW NOW!

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra large package of fresh Spores, sufficient for 3000 plants,
■n-ith full cultural directions, postpaid for $1.00.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

ESTABLISHED 1802

IHORBURN'S
SEEDS

Our Wholesale Price List of

CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS

is now ready. A post-card will
bring it to you.

We have still on hand some of our

LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS,

the finest that come to this country.
Per 1000. $10; cises of 3033 at $3 per IJOO

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(tote o( 15 John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

VICK'S SEEDS L.

ALL nOMC-GROWN SEEDS.

-^."^=3 i .t,i— <: >i-07.. l-oz.

VIck's Daybreak, pink $i.50 $4.00

" Purity, white 2.00 6 00

Branching Comet, white 2.50 8.00

Vick's Branching, in colors,
white, pink, crimson and pur-
ple, each 25 .75

|^~Trade list, also Garden and Floral Guide now
ready. Bend for it.

James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N.Y.

Primula .Sinensis. Rolker s lar^e- flowering, I4 oz.
$3..>0; paeket L'."ic. : best Enallsh mixture, packet
JiOe. Cineraria li\ br. ;:randifl., clioieesl l'^n;:lish,
l>acket 60c. Cyclamen splendens grandill , 60O
seeds $3 50; separate colors, 100 seeds 60e.: best
Englisli luiMure, packet $1.00. Asparagus Spren-
getii. 1000>eed»t7.50; lOOseedsSOc. Pansy. Rolker's
uiants. M cz. $i.i5; packet 2.5e.; Trimardeaii, H,

■^H Tuberous Begonlaa. slogle. Ave separate col-
■efS or« extra tine large bulbs. !^-lnch. p-r 100.
K^ *2 60 Duuble. In seiiarate colors E.XPKA
P^*^ large u-lnch stock t^sUPfcUK^U straluBl per
■^*— ■ 100, foUll. 01e.\lijlas. Hnest strains, VhUV
large bulbs per 100. t:^00, ('anna-f In choicest BOits,
$2.Uil to tSOO per UIO for NOVEL IIES. Tuberoses
KEADY. AsparaKUs Spreng n seed. lOOTJc; IlltiO $i; 00.
ABPsraRus 1' Nanus iTKUE) lUO !fl Ul; UIOIl $11 00
Latacia Borh. 100 40o; 1000 K to Paudanus Utllls, inO
$1,26; lOCO. $10 00. Coeos Wedelllana, 100 HI 00; lOOU
»7.50, Send torour NEW Bprlng list. Address
H. H. BERCER & CO., 47 Barclay St., N. Y.

August Rolker & Sons, b2 oe, st.. New York.
Send Your Advertisement NOW

POR THE

Special Spring Number

tpoo.

The American Florist.

1015

Victoria Aster

— Vaugh^n's Improved— 'riiis is undoubt-

.dly ihe flni'st

•uliivatioii. Miii tlii' inosi prontabi"!

Aster i
r-!;iss r<ir Florisis, 1'urcui llow<-s iind pot culrur

Snow White.

\\ liiif. inriti!i«i 10 Azuri* blu<
Wtiil'-, liiiH'j with l*lnk.

Dark Crimson.

I.i'.'hl lilii.-.

I II iiijo lllui- on whiti' jjround

BriKht <carlet.

LiKnt Ului- and White.

Bright Pink.

Jirifiht Ros.', tiugi'd VVhiti'

Earh of till- abovi'. piT trade packet, 2.Tc: S<o7...45c; O7..,$l.50. '

MiiMV colors, in splendid mixture, trade packf-t, !:5c: W 02., 40c:
()/,., *1.2o.

Queen of Ihe Earli'st.— White, the earliest of all. Trade packet.
.•)e; ^4 o/,., .^illc.

Queen of the Market. Tliis is the best early Aster, producing tine,
lar^e. double llowers of Kood form on long wiry ateius; llowers should be
cut before they are fuUv op'-neii.

White, I'ink, Light Hlue, i'rirason, and Mixed, each, ptr oz., 50c;
per 'i o/.., 2Uc; trade packet, 10c.

Giant Comet Aster.

Tr.l'kt. 0/,.

White \iai, , 3iic: .ISifl.tR)

The Br'de, white, passing

to rose ^ I'Z., 45c: .25 l.fSO

Crimson 25 1.50

Tr I'kt. Oz.

5ulphur Yellow 25 $2.00

Dark Blue 25 1.50

Rose Ho/., 45c; .25 1.50

Mixed '4 0/ . :«.■; .15 1.00

ASTER, Truffaut's PjEony = Flowered Perfection.

A splendid sort for Cut-Flowers, large and double. Height, 2 feet.

Snow White.
Pink.

Crimson.

bihining B1ue=B'ack.

Dark Blue.

La Sui^erlje. sky-bbie and white.
Qravelotte, deepest blood-red.
Lisht Blue.

Vaughan's New Upright White Branching Aster.

In habit of j^rowth this new Aster resetnbles the TruITaut Pa-ony-rtowered
type, but the plants srow from 10 to 12 inches taller. The flowers are large, very
d'ouble, pure white, and of the true "Semple" type. The plants grow about 30
inches hiijh, and produce from twenty to twenty-nve 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 iiiaiiy plants itt a small space is a decided advantage when raised underglass.
Per oz., $1.00: half oz , 60c: ^ oz., 35c.

Brillitint Scarlet, the most striking dee]) red color.
F;i"h of ttie above, per \i oz.. 4iic: per oz., $1.30; per trade packet, 23c.
Five trade packets of any of the above, $1.00
Many colors in splendid mixture, trade pkt.,25c; \i oz., 35c; oz., $1.00.

Branching, or Semple Aster.

The best late cut- flower so>t.
White Branching ~!4 oz , 2.5c; oz.,$l 01; trade packet, 10c.
Purple Branchine.—M oz .250; oz.. $1.00; trade packet, 10c.
Ked Branching — (>z.. $l.2i; Vi oz., 3to; trade packet, l.=ic.
Pink Branching.— M oz.,25c; oz., $1.00: trade packet. lUc.
Lavender Branching. --'j oz., 25c: oz., $1.00; trade packet. 10c.
Oue tracle |ia"ket of ench of the iibove 5 colors tor 40c.
Branching Aster.— Mixed, oz.. 85c; "^ oz., 2.5c: trade packet, 10c-.

Vaughan's Florists' Mixture of Asters.

T'his is a mixture of all the best varieties of Asters suitable for cut
flowers, consisting principally "f while, 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 itto contain
only the nv st salable colors for cut-llower use, and offer it as a pood sub-
stitute for the higher priced separate i-olors. I'er M 07.., 60c; oz., $2.00:
trade jiacket. 25c.

White Asters in Mixture —This mixture is made up by ourselves
of all tue wjiite flowering Asters suitable for cut flowers, includes Giant
t'omet, Victoria, TriilTaut. Snowball, Migiion, Boston Florists',
Vaughan's New Upright White Branching and others. Trade packet,
25c. 's oz., 33c: M oz., 6O0; oz.,$'2.00. ,

NEW YORK.

14 Barclay Street.

Vaughan's Seed Store

84-86 Randolph St.

Please mention American Florist when writing.

DREER'S SPECIAL OFFER

.»WJI|WHfe- OF SEASONABLE BULBS.

^ „.i»*^^^HHK Tuberous Rooted Beaonias. The finest strains obtainable.

\ >:saiaB •) iS-, /P^ j'SHl Singles in separate colors 40c per doz. $2.50 per 100. $20.00 per 1000

^r-iMm i iW' / "^ .3si/V*BBii •" ■' choice mixture 35c 'J.UO '■ 18.00

■» ' 'i J •> J^Bk Double in separate colors 65c F'.OO " 40.ro

«S>.S?>i: \ * 2" 1 ' f ^ r'^Vv ■'^^^B " choice mixture 50c 4.00 3^.00

■ v>s\ \tnii; < J' ^ fj "^^B New Frilled Begonia. .\ grand noveltv with wavy petals which are beautifully trilled

^^ > W\V I £. .,>-5k::SHI like the Hner forms of petunias. We olTer strong bulbs, 26c each; $2.50 per dozen;

'^ , -L*-« ' «Js^**« ^ ^^^^1 $20.00 per 100. , ,

yfyr*'^^-^ «* .^-^atm Net* Sun-Prool Begonia. Duke Zeppelin. The most brilliant of all the tuberous rooted

"•K«i\'7 ' -^ ''^nP varieties, llowers double, of the most dazzling pure scarlet, strong bulbs, 2Co each;

WiWVj t { ^% Vm $2.00 per dozen: $15.00 per 100. .

-. :i #ajii2?3T^'j" "7 ''^^ iW Caladiums, Fancy Leaved. A choice assortment of 25 distinct varieties, strong bulbs,

•-* ^^»^K/»1 A' -, ^-^Im. $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100.

-^^ '*^B*Sfc'*^X\ ~~*"^ ^ift^^ Caladium Argyrites. A fine lot of this most desirable and scarce iriiri nature variety,

*s>^ ' 1 ^f^^^ \\''^,^ ~ wMf^ which 11 started at ouce will make fine plants to use at Easter, good bulbs, S-.UU per

"* J "^ '1^ "'^fes ^ ^ dozen; $15.00 per 100. . , .

^^ -f ,, A ^^ ^^ iM cosmia Aurea Imperialis. A summer flowering bulb of recent introduction, i range

W r" t** W i\ ^»K colored, star shaped flowers Sinches across, 30c each: J3.00 per d<izen.

'ii-^i ■^ / "Sy#/>*^ ^^ ■ff» ■•.<» sIBm Gloxinias in separate colors or in choicest mi-xture, fine sound bulbs, 50c per dozen;

m i-^i%! JS^JSai^sT ^^^* SMH^P $4.1,0 per 100; $30.00 per 1000.

■ -- . dj^ '^^C3tri'' Vt ^ ^"^^^^^^ Dahlias. Our collections embrace the best now grown; we ofi'er:

^^^ f ' S \ •^^m- 1 set of Twelve Double Show Dahlias $1.00perset. J8.O0 per lOO

,\ ■SJiU«Ktll^^ Fancy l-OO " f-W ,

"■ Sis Superb Quilled 50 " 8.00

-ijj_j^^__^^^^^, ,^_,,__i|™, ,~_^_, , _^i^^^,j. Twenty-five Choice Cactus 2-00 ».ou

^^f^KKS^^^Ki UbtJUmm <lmK^^iiiBIKKKi Ten Superb Single 85 8.10

'■' ^^^ ■ I ■WWiOtMliv l^^^fflil^iM Dahlia. Storm King or Blizzard. 25oeach; J2.50 per dozen: $20.00 per 100.

Montbretias. Seven linest varieties, 25c per dozen: $1.75 per 100; Sla.OO per 1000.
Tigridia Conchillora, Grandillora Alba and Pavonia Gtandiflora. 30c per dozen; $2.00 per 100.
Caladium Esculentum, Gladiolus, Lie, Etc.

HENRY A. DREER. Philadelphia, Pa.

1016

The American Florist.

Mar. 24,

The Nursery TRsi^b-

AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN.

W. J PETERS. Pre».; D. 8. Lake, Vloe-Prei.
QIOBOE C. Beaoeb. Rochester. N. T., Seo'y.

Parry's Pomona Nurseries, of Parry,
N. J., have contracted for the growing of
considerable numbers of Keifer pear
trees at Orlando, Fla.

The Forest and Water Association of
Caiilomia has planted 60,000 tree seeds
this season. They were mostly Pinus
ponderosa but 1,000 seeds ot Sequoia
gigantea were planted.

M. McDonald, president of the Oregon
Wholesale Nursery Co., reports that
trade in Montana is heavier than ever.
Fruit raising has become a leading indus-
try there and his company has booked
one order for 15,000 trees and another
for 10.000.

The Ellwanger & Barry Nursery Com-
panv has been incorporated with a cap-
ital'stock of $200,000 and the Ellwanger
& Barrv Realty Company has been
incorporated for $500,000. The direc-
tors of the companies are identical. They
are George Ellwanger, William C. Barry,
George H. Ellwanger, Charles P. Barry
and William D. Ellwanger, of Rochester,
and John H. Barry, of New Yoik city.

Rochester, N Y. — The season starts
out as an exceedingly busy one for the
nurserymen here. Ellwanger & Barry
have already shipped ten carloads of
trees, shrubs, etc., to the Pan- .American
Exposition at Bufialo. The same firm
has just been awarded a contract for fur-
nishing several thousand dollars' worth
of nursery stock for a fine estate on the
Hudson river, the order including over
30,000 trees, shrubs and plants.

Milwaukee.

KLOKNER NOT YET SUPERINTENDENT OF
PARKS — THE APPOINTMENT HELD UP. —
A NEW FIRM OF RETAILERS.

It was generally understood that the
Park Commission would appoint a
superintendent at a meeting February 20
but several meetings passed without an
appointment being made. The daily
papers announced last week that Alex-
ander Klokner would be appointed at the
next meeting and illustrated sketches
were published. However the appoint-
ment was not made and the Board
has given out that the appointment has
been tabled for one month. The indica-
tions are that they fail to agree and the
April election may change the make-up
of the Board.

H. P. Mole & Co , 61.'! Grand avenue,
is the name and address of an establish-
ment recently opened for business. The
companv is supposed to be William
Whitnall. C. B. W.

Lyna and Thereabout.

With Easter but a few weeks distant
most of the growers find themselves with
about all they want to attend to. I am
of the impression that a good lot of
material will be in fine shape at
the right time. However, carnations
may be a little off. Violets will be plenti-
ful and roses, I think, will be in fair
quantities. Most of the Harrisii and
longiflorum lilies hereabout are looking
very good. Of plants for spring bedding,
a scarcity of geraniums is very evident.
This is due to the early frost, mention
of which I made last fall. I have it on

very good authority that one of our
largest growers is seeking a suitable
location on which to erect an extensive
range of glass, his present quarters hav-
ing become too cramped.

Wm. Miller and daughter are spending
and extended vacation in Florida, mak-
ing a side trip to Cuba, visiting Havana,
Matanzas and other points of interest.
Mr. Miller is very enthusiastic over the
island.

Wm. Walke, of Salem, Mass., has a
fine house of Bride and Bridesmaid
roses that promise a good crop at Easter
time. He is also showing a fine lot of
Harrisii, azaleas and spirseas.

Gibbs Bros, have their houses in fine
shape and are looking for a good trade
at their down-town store.

W. F. Newhall is cutting a fine lot of
violets as well as carnations. Thecall in
most cases this winter has exceeded the
cut.

H. G. Wyman & Son are in good shape

and have no complaints to make regard-
ing trade thus far.

E. G. Blaney is showing a fine lot of
Harrisii lilies and other bulbous stock for
Easter and also expects a fair crop of
carnations, especially Daybreak.

W. F. Abrams, of Haverhill, Mass.,
will build this coming season two houses
11x100. He is a recent addition to the
Haverhill craft but seems to be getting
there all right. Tap.

ScRANTON, Pa.— Hillside Home, for the
poor, is to have a new iron frame green-
house, the contract for which has been
awarded to Hitchings & Co , whose bid
was $3,975.

MiDDLETowN, N. Y. — William Gray,
who has been superintendent of the
grounds at the state hospital for many
years, has resigned his position and will
devote his entire time hereafter to his
florist business at Webb's Crossing.

»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<

♦ 50000 MANETTI.

50,000

I have some very fine Irish and English Manetti stocks on hand for
inside grafting and can make immediate delivery.

HARRY A. BUNYARD,

42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK.

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

$12.00 PER 1000.

Price for quantity on iipplicatiuii,

Clematis Paniculata^^Ampelopsis Veitchii

Clematis Panicul la. fii'ld srown 100

No. 1 $8 00

No. 3 6.00

.\ size •.. 10.00

Hydrangea P. G. 1 year

•• 2 to 3 feet 9.01

■• 3 to 4 feet 12.00

Virginia Creeper

Eulalia Graci lima, strong

1000
S70.00
.SO.OO
80.00
18.00

45 00
15.00

Ampelopsis Veilchii. field '.

No. 1

Nc. a

No 3

X size

XX size

I. 10(1

J«.(0

5.C0

4.00

8.00

9.00

ROSES— Felicite Perpe'u ■'> 00

F a'COis Levet 6.00

Box Tree. 6 to 1*3 inches

1000

I5ii.no

45 00
35.00
75.00
85.00

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N. J.

Fin, Scarlet, Red, White. Willow
leaved, English and Turkey, 4 to
10 feet.

10,000

100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes.

Catalogue on application. Send estimate of wants for prices.

THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Glenwood Nurseries, MORRISVILLE. PA.

I Rhododendron Maximum |
i Kalmia Latifolia.

^ Tn all sizps and any qiinntity.

5 Sifcial rates on car-loai-i l»>is.

5 A specinl opportuuil}'.

5 \Vnte for prices.

I J. WOODWARD MANNING,

3 1150 Tremont Building,

I BOSTON, MASS. |

^ Quotations on all other Nursery stock. ^

NEW SI1ELLB4RK--niCK0RY MT,

"Hornor's Special."

RARE EVERGREEN TREES

200 OCO HANDSOME SHADE TREEI.

and MeiCh's Prolific Quince, 'it griiitly reduced

]>rices. Catalogue fiiee.

CHAS. B noRNOR & SON. Mt. Holly, N. J.

•^"iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiii

FRUIT and
ORNAMENTAL

SHRUBS

TREES

VINES

AND ROSES

Write for price list or send vour lists of
wants lor special prices.

W. & T.SMITH CO., ''"^"V^-

'mmmmmmmmmmmmmi

Large Elms.

O E liupi specimen Elm trees 6 to 9-inch
^w caliper, 2510 40 feet high, with well
devloped hi'uds. Have been si'veral times
transplaijted and will lift with excellent
roots and balls of rartli. Send for pric li»t.

MORRISVILLE,

(Bucks Co.). PA.

SAMUEL C. MOON

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The American Florist.

1017

SPECIALTIES FOR EASTER

..Place Your Orders Now..

We have to offer for Easter a fine assortment of Fancy Baskets, Pot Covers, Crepe Papers,
Plant Stands, Jardinieres, Satin Ribbons, Folding BDxes, Bouquet-Pins, Cycas Leaves, Artificial
Palms and F'lowers, and everything desirable for Easter Trade.

FLORISTS' RIBBONS.

Cut flowers.

Our prices are as low as any
dealer or grower.

Place your ordefs now on
the following:

FANCY AM. BEAUTIES.

MAIDS, BRIDES,

METEORS, ORCHIDS,

SELECT CARNATIONS,
HARRISII LILIES,

LONGIFLORUM LILIES,

CALLA LILIES,

VIOLETS, MIGNONETTE,

VALLEY, TULIPS,

DAFFODILS,

HYACINTHS,

ROMANS,

FREESIA,
ETC., ETC.

If you want the best stock.
and at lowest prices market
conditions will allow, send
your orders to us.

Blooming
Plants.

We have a fine lot of the

following plants to

offer:

Euj^t'T Lilios, PtT D..Z.

Selc.-t phints %1 to $8

Avcra^f plants 4 to 6

Caila Lilies,

Select plants 4 to 5

Average plants 3 to 4

Spir;i'a pl:ints 3 to 5

Azalea plants 12 to 18

Ift-autvRose plants.. 4 to 5
Hyl.rid " . . 4 to 5

K am bier "' . . ti to 9

lI'Ttnosa " . . 3 ti) 4

^We also have an immense
stock of potTulips, Hyacinths,
Narcissi, etc., etc.

.^

All Plants
Shipped via Express.

Cash with order to insure
lowest prices.

■yV/E have just received a very large importation of the finest grade Satin Ribbons; and offer a superior quality, all colors, for
" Easter, at the following low prices. Compare these prices with what yon pay for cheap ribbons, and then bear in mind
that we give you the best quality at these prices. This is a snap.

WehavethefoUowingpopularcolors: White, cream, mais-yellow, regent-orange, lilac, heliotrope, pink all shades, nile-green,
royal purple, violet, ruby— Am. Beauty, cardinal— Meteor, cerisette, remi, scarlet, black, in fact any shade you might need.
Order your supplv quick to insure filling from this stock. Per bolt, any colors. No. 5, 55c; No. 7, 75c; No. y, $1.00; No. 12,
$1.25; No. 16, $1.;55; No. 22, $1.60; No. 30, $1.85; No. -iO, $2.10; No. 60, $2.50; No. 80, $3.00.

For Everything You Need, Send Your Orders to

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

45-47-49 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO.

IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE OUR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LISTS. WHITE US.

^J^v

r^

/i#

5000

EACH OF THE FOLLOWING!

rt-

DAHLIAS. whole roats, tine ass
ment. 160.00 per 100.
WICHURIANA Rosei, i and 2 vrs., $50.00

in.l $75.00 per 1000.
ROSA MULTIFLORA JAPONICA, ■,' and 3

vurs. $i0.00 ;ilid $75.00 per 1000.
ROSA RUGOSA, 3 to 4-fl., at $3.50 ne-

1000. ^

HALLS HONEYSUCKLE, stnmg, $50.00

per 1000.
CLEMATIS PANICULATA, pot grown
$80.00 per 1000; 2 vrs.. Held grown,
SSO.OO per 1000.

New Trade List Now Ready.

The WM. n. MOON CO.,

Uorrlsvllle,
Pa.

Do not hide your light under a bushel.
.Tell the people what you have for sale.

DORMANT ROSES^

CRIMSON RAMBLER, extra strong 3 year old Budded stock, 4 ft. canes I

3 year old Own roots stock, 4 ft. canes, S

3 year old Budded stock. 3 ft. canes

Hermosa, extra strong Holland grown

Doz.,$ 3.00
100, 30.00
Do?., $3.00 100, JI5.00

Kaiserin A. Victoria, 3 year budded — 100, $15.00

Mad. Caroline Testout, 3 year budded.

15.00

tir Own roots. . .

100. $13.00

Gen. Jacq.
Coquette des Alpes.
Ulrich Brunner

ALL ON OWN

John Hopper.
Mad. G. Luizet.
Prince C. de Rohan,

ROOTS, AT $13.00 PER

Baron Bonstetlen.
Anne de Diesbach.

100:

Paul Neyron.
Magna Charta.

STOCK, EXTRA FINE

Mad. G. Luizet.
Mrs. John Latng.
Prince C. de Rohan.
Capt. Christy.
Anni' de Diesbach
Magna Charta

LOW BUDDED

Baroness Rothschild.
Gloire Lyonuaise.
Marie Buunianu
Paul Neyron.
Boule de Neige.
Baron Konsietten.
XJlrich Hrunner.

Clematis. Hydrangeas, Ampelopsis Vtitchli. Pjeonies, Etc

14 BARCLAY STREET
NEW YORK.

GREENHOUSES, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL.

TOPS AND ROOTS, PER 100, $11.00:

Malmaison. La France.

Fisher Holmes. Coquette des Alpes.

John Hopper. Giant of Battles.

Mad. Chas. Wood. Gen. Washington.

Perle des Blanches. Mabel Morrison.

Gen. Jacq. Marshall P. Wilder.

irt^e quantities. Send for prices.

YflUGHflN'S SEED STORE.

84 & 86 RANDOLPH STREET.
CHICAGO.

PUnii't RAIAV Gre^n and Brouze.
bnUlijL UALAAi so cems per lOOO.

CHOICE LEUCoTHUt, I'.roiize :ind Greeu, $1.75 per
1000. Orders Ironi cold stora<;:e. Cash witU
order or satisfactory refereoces.
W. H. Williams Bro., Victoria. Macon Co.. N. C.

PETINIAS, DOIBLE fRINOED.

A good collection ofmoney-makerB.
strong plants from 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100.

E. I. RAWUNGS, Quakertown, Pa.

1018

The American Florist.

Mar.

24,

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.

At Denver.

The following scores were made by

the bowling club on theevening of March
13:

Player 1st 2d 3d Av

A. E. Mauff 225 -iS,

John Berry 179 186 147 171

Geo, Brenkert 133 224 lfi2 170

(Jhas. Maufl 163 176 169

Chas. Franz 187 168 132 16;

Michael Bloy 158 ll.-> 159 l,"i4

Ed Emeriok Ill 126 170 If 6

Geo. Zimmer 11" 163 132 135

J. A. Valentine 110 98 97 102

J. B.

At Chicago.

On Tuesday evening, March 20, a trio
of Chicagoans had as a guest on the
alleys, Phil Scott of Buffalo and Denver.
Following are the scores:

Player 1st 2d 3d Ay

Asmus 2(.i 172 161 179

Soott 169 182 i;6 176

Wiuterson 151 183 151 162

Ue^nan 153 122 148 141

Thurston 126 1.54 128 136

Van Feylingen 94 86 101 94

The bowling clubgoesto loliettonight,
not to the "pen" but to bowl with the
gentlemen of the cratt there. The party
mav include ten or more.

At St. Louis.

The St. Louis Florists' Bowling Club
rolled five games on March 19. The fol-
lowing is the score:

Player 1st 2d 3d 4th 5th Av

Kuehn 119 147 133 137 127 133

Beueke 1(8 139 113 172 i:W 132

Kunz 130 13) 108 160 131 132

Weber 131 136 131 i:!o 132

Young 107 195 103 104 127

Fillmore 110 f5 76 117 96 03

The Junior Florists' Bowling Club met
on March 20 and made the following
score:

Plavcr

l^t

2d

3(1

.'\y

A. Y. Ellison.

1.57
136

151
123

Jus. Arado

151

137

A. M.-yer. Jr..

146

136

126

VW

W. Adles

125

131

123

126

V. Weber

131

143

97

124

W. F. Iloltz . .

115
150
100

136
124
1(13

H.Bitteken...

88

(ieorge Atiirern

ueller

in-s

103

Frank Ellis...

74

87

99

87

J. M. H.

Washington.

TRADE QDIET. — THE WORST STORM OF THE
SEASON. — GOOD STOCK FOR EASTER.

The trade is quiet and stock excellent
and plentiful. On March 15 we had the
worst storm of the winter. The snow
and sleet came down so fast and it was
so cold that it formed solid sheets of ice
and greenhouses fared very badly in the
way of broken glass. It is an ill wind
that blows no one good and in this case
the cold weather has kept back some
things that would have come in bloom
too soon for Easter. Some growers
thought their Lilium Harrisii would all
be in bloom long before Easter.

J. R. Freeman has quite a number of
cyclamens which will be in good shape
for Easter, also some fine Crimson Ram-
bler roses.

John H. Ley has a number of fine Crim-
son and Yellow Ramblers and genistas.
His Pteris Deweyana and Nephrolepis
Washingtoniensis are in fine condition.

P.O.

Denver.

GERAGHTY TO GO TO SOUTH AFRICA. —
PLANS COMMERCIAL CO.NQUEST. — GRIM-
SHAW RETURNS TO NEW YORK.

George M. Geraghty, well and favor-
ably known as manager of the floral
department of Daniels & Fisher and
under the old regime as assistant man-
ager for the firm, has severed his connec-
tion with the firm and has left Denver.
He has decided to go to South Africa.
His plan is to represent several American
commercial houses.

We also have to report the departure
for New York of Robert E. Grimshaw,
formerly of the Park Floral Company's
store. Mr Grimshaw earned the repu-
tation, while here, of being the best dec-
orator in town. Denver.

Buffalo.

BUSINESS CONTINUES QUIET. — SEVERE
WEATHER CONDITIONS. — FAREWELL TO
PHIL SCOTT. — NOTES AND VISITORS.

Trade is about the same as last week;
"quiet" is the word. Supply is fairly
good but the rapid changes in the
weather have made flowers more scarce
than they should be. From severe snow
storms and zero weather down to a
thaw in less than twelve hours makes
it hard on every one.

On Thursday, March 15, a little
informal party was given by Mr. and
Mrs. Scott for their son, Philip, previous
to his departure for Denver. It was a
very enjoyable evening, with songs,
violin, piano and flute selections, together
with a slight-of-hand performance by
another gentleman. After supper a few
remarks were made by Wm. Scott, G,
Foggs and Chas. Spitzer, while Messrs.
Kasting and Adams spoke for the trade,
expressmg the general regret at Mr.
Scott's departure. That young gentle-
man responded fittingly, assuming his
usual Dan Dily attitude, and thanked
all for their good wishes

Recent visitors: C. S. Van Waveren, of
Segers Brothers; J. Austin Shaw and S.
B. Smilev.

W. J. Palmer, Sr., Wm. Scott and B. S.
Meyers were Buffalo's representatives at
the recent Toronto carnation show.

W. A.

Monroe, Mich —Mrs. F. S. Sterling is
receiving weekly shipments of cut carna-
tions from Saginaw, via Detroit. She is
also interested in the Lake View Hotel, a
fine summer resort near here.

Lafayette, Ind — Herman Roth is
planning to erect a handsome residence
and to add to his glass to the extent of
three new houses, the order for which
has been given to a Chicago firm.

I GIVE US YOUR ORDER ON

I Valley, Roses, Violets,

?5

CARNATIONS, FANCY AMERICAN BEAUTIES, SMILAX,
ASPARAGUS, NOVELTY PINK TULIPS, or ANYTHING
ELSE IN THE FLOWER LINE. ^^^^^Jt^^^^^

I HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., Milwaukee, Wis.

Amtf lean /■*■

iii-f 7i'/ii>i witltng.

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

X We are the Oldest, Largest and Most Reliable Cut flower Commission House in the West. t

I CUT FLOWER PRICE LIST.

American Beauty, lou^ — per ilu/.. $4.00 to

medium " 2.00 to

short .. " 1.00 to

P^r

Bride Maid, Meteor $ 5.00 i<i3

Perles 2.00 to

Carnations, fancy ."l.OO to

-■oramon.
Callas and Harrisii.

1.50 10
10.011 to

Tulips 2.00 to

" 00 to

2i to

Daflodils
Violets

Smilax 10.00 t

Aaiantum 1.00

$,=>.00
3.00
1-50

100

J 8 00

4.00

4 00

2 50

15.00

3.00

3.00

.75

15.00

CARNATION CUTTINGS.

IVrlOO I'lT 1000

G. H.Crane .JO.OO J,5O.O0

M rd. Geo. SI. Brndt ft 1 0 40, 00

White Cloud 4.00 30.(0

Miiceo S.Oi .50.00

Gnmi'z 5.10 40.00

Gliieler tt.Oil .50.00

America 5.10 40 00

Gold Nugget 4 0) 30.110

Marv Wood 3.01 25,00

Melba 5.0J 40,00

New York 3. ml 25 00

Mrs. James Deau 3.i0 25.00

Mrs. Frances .Toost 3.0O 25.00

Per 100 \'<

John Y'oung 3.50

Cerise Queen 2 50

Jubilee 2 00

Flora Hill 2.00

Mayor Pingree 2.50

Triumph 2.50

Davbreak 2.00

Kveliua 2.00

Wm. Scott 2.00

Albertini 2.fc0

Meteor 8. CO

Argyle 2.00

r 1000
20.00
20.00
15.00
15.00
20,00
20.00
15,00
15.00
15 00
20.00
15.00
15.00

Best Stock Always Shipped Unless Otherwise Ordered.

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.,

42-44 East Randolph St.,

CM1CA.GO.

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igoo.

The American Florist.

1019

fORCING

FROM A

PHOTOGRftPH

Forcing Bulbs

ABE YOU A BULB BUYER?

No doubt you will soon be approached by
Hollanders, Britons, Frenchmen and men of
other nations, all of whom will be anxious to
supply you with bulbs, and a great many of
whom will promise you "anything under the sun"
in order to clinch your order.

We are also in the bulb business, and while we
are not making any rash promises, we believe
we can prove to you that it will be to your advantage to
place your order with us.

We shall be glad to name our prices on

receipt of a list of your probable wants.

LATANIA BORBONICA SEED just received per Ib
6oc.; lo lbs. $5.00; 100 lbs. $45.00.

FOR

SEASON OF

1900.

(One pound contains about, 250 sl-l-cIs.)

CHICAGO:

84-86 Randolph St.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

New York:
14 Barclay St.

CARNATION CUTTINGS.

We have all the new and standard varieties.

GRAFTER WINTER ELOnMING.

Brides, Bridesmaid, Goldeu Gate.

GRAFTED. SUMMED BLOOMING.

Pink SoupiTt. Clothilde Soupert, Kaisorin
Auo;usta \'ictoria, Presiaent Carnot.

OWN root;.

Maman Cochet. white and pink, Si^-iu.
pots. P ices on any quantity.

H.P..I0W budded, in variety $10.00 p<:T 100

Clothilde Soupert, dormant 12.00 per 11)0

BOBBINK & ATKINS

RUTHERFORD, N. J.

Write for prices.

WEILAND-RISGH FLORAL CO., Evanston, III.

Mrs. Tbos. W. Law-
son, pink 114.00

Ethel Crocker, pink., "■'"
The Marquis, pick
(Jenevleve Lord, pi
Olympla. varleKated . 12.00
G. H. Crane, scarlet.. 5.50
America, scarlet 4 00

10 00 Trtumph. HneplDk..

10 00 Daybreak, shell pk.

uenevleve Lord, pink 10 00 Flora Hill, white. . .

Gomez, dark red. . . .f 5 00
Mrs. F. Joost, pink.. 2 50

~ 160

lOO
2,00
35U

White Cloud
Mary Wood, fine
white 3 00

Melha, light pink 3 50 Jubilee, pcarlet..

150

Mrs G. Brndt. var 6.00 Wm. Scott, pink 1 OO

Glacier, white, flne. . 4.00 Lizzie McGowan... . 1 1'O

Gen. Maceu, best crimson $6 00 per 100

Mrs. Jas. Dean, flne pink 3 00 per lOO

Nephrolepls Cordata Compacta. 2'.filnch, $4.00 per lOU,
8 and 10 Inch. flne. $12 00 per doz.

Cash please CARL HAGENBURGER. West Mentor. 0.
I«OOTB;i> CUTTIInfOSS

Verbenas. 40 named varieties. tJOc per 100. $5 CO p'r
ICOO. Petunias, 30 Lamed dbl vnr. $125 per lOO Hell-
trope, 15 named varieties $1.00 per 100. Coleus. 30
named varieties, TOc per KiO. jiiiKj per lOOO. Aperat-
ums. 3 var. witb f. Pauline, TOc per lOO Alyssum.
dbl ,11 por iro Lanlanas. 4 var .81 25per 100. Salvias,
3 var., $1 per lOll Keyonlas. from 2Mj-ln. poti*. $2 5ll opr
lUO, named vars. Ch.ysHnibemums, R C. $1 25 per ICO.
all named. Express prepaid on rooted cuttings

CA.SH WITH OKDBK8.

S. D. BRANT, Clay Center, Kansas.

»-r|VIONEY MAKER. W

Silene nana compacta fl. pi. ."Us at -.ieht: a very
beautiful plant lor po s, beddinj;. borders, ol*'. It
grows only 6 to 8 inches Ijigh, forms a compact
sIobe-shap<'d plant and is covered over and over
with hundreds of nice double flowers. It is avery
profitable plant tor every florist. Try them. We
have two kinds:

1. "Verschaffellii''. dark red" foliage and scarl''t
flowers

2. "Delicata ', izreen foliage and pink flowers.
\'<-r\ strong [jlauts ready for 4-inch pots, $2.50

per ICii; flO.OO perSOO.

Pansy Myosotcs- Bellis per fl pi., '-old frann' size,
$3 00 pii- lOiN). Cannas, Mmc. crozv, P. Marijuant.
Stocks. Ten Weeks, white. SI .=>(i per lUO.
Shellroad Greenhouse Co.. Grange P 0.. Balto.. Md,

PRIMULAS AND VINCAS, ETC. Per loo

4-ineh pot Vinca Vines $6.00

3-inch pot Vinca A'ines 4.00

2- inch pot Vinca A'ines 2.50

Rooted Cuttings Vinca Vines, from flats 1.50

2-in. pot Primrose, in bud and bloom, ready

to repot 2.00

2-in. pot Smihu , 2.00

Cash Willi order or c:. O. U.
WM. A CLARK & SON. 59 State St.. Watertown. N. Y.

IN BEST
....VARIETIES

SPECIALTIES

tOSES. from 3-lnoh pots.

CARNATIONS, for all dellverr.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.
Prtoeslow. Send for list. VIOLETS.

M/OOO BffOTHeRS. FISHKILU. N.V.

SPECIAL SALE

-ori*-

Fancy Spray Ferns

80c PER 1000.
Good SStoolc

Own Roots

H,M. ROBINSON & CO.

32-34-36 Court Square,

-BOSTON. MASS.

WOOD FROIVI GRAFTED
STOCK ONLY.

BRIDE, BRIDESMAID. KAISERIN,
METEOR, BON SILENE, AM.
BEAUTY, CARNOT— 2;^: -in. pots,
S3 50 per lUO, $30.00 per 1000; 3-in., $6.00
per 100, J50 00 per 1000.

GOLDEN GATE, AM. BEAUTY— 2^-
in. pots, >4 00 per 100; 3-in., $7 00 per
100.

S. J. REITER, Westerly, R. I.

PLEASE MENFIGN US TO OUR ADVERTISERS.

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Mar. 24,

r»ln»«. 100

Mrs. Prances Joost $2.50

Mrs. James Deau 2.50

Cerise Queen 2 00

Mrs. McBurney 1.50

Wm. Scott 1.00

Dorothy Sweet 3.00

Victor 3.00

New York 2.00

Painted Lady, cerise. .. 1.50

J

1000
$20.00
20.00
15.00
12.00

7.50
25.00
15.00
1500
12.00

I-

Daybreak, It. pink

John Young

White Cloud

Alaska

Genesee

Mary Wood

Evelina

Flora Hill

McGowan

100

1000

$1.25

$10.00

$3.00 $25.00

3.50

25.00

1.50

12.00

2.00

15.00

3.00

25.00

1.25

10.00

1.50

12.00

1.00

7.50

Doz.

Mrs. Lawson $3.00

Olympia 2.00

Ethel Crocker 1.50

Genevieve Lord 2.00

Chicago 1.50

Marquis 1.50

100

1000

$14.00

$120.00

12.00

100.00

10.00

75.00

10.00

75.00

7.50

60.00

10.00

75 00

BOSES, fi-'im 2ys-in. pots. 100 1000 100 UXW

beauties $ti. 00 $50.00 Maids $4.00 $35.00

Brides 4.00 35.00 IVrles 4.00 35.(X1

Guaranteed strictly flrst-eliiss stoekand tree from disease. Cash

discount on 1000 lots. 500 at 1000 rates; 50 :it 100r;di->.

Socane-t. 100 1000

G. H. Crane $6.00 $50.00

Portia 1.50 12.00

America 4.00 35.00

Bon Ton 2.00 15.00

Evanston 2.00 15.00

'Vo.r4e.s:«.te<a.lM 1000

Mrs. Bradt $4.00 $3.5.00

Psyche 1.50 12.00

Armazindy 1.50 10 00

Eldorado 2.00 15.00

Gold Nugget $2.50 $20.00

Gov. Pingree 1.50 12.00

Argyle $1.50 $12.00

LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS,

JAMESTOWN,
K. Y.

CARNATIONS.

strong, ^ell-Rooted Cuttings.

SELECT STOCK.

Per 100 Per 1000

6. H. C'ane |6.oo >50 00

Morning Glory 6.01 50 00

Gen. Maceo 6.00 5000

Glacier 600 50 oo

America 5 00 40.00

Gomez 5. 00 40.00

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt 5 00 40 00

White Cloud 4 00 30.00

Mary Wood 3 00 25.00

Mrs. F. Joost 3 00 25.00

And other standard sorts.

nVE 1900 NOVELTIES.

Per 100 Per 1000

Mrs. Thos. Lawson $i4.ou ;i20oo

Ethel Crocker 10.00 75.00

Marquis 10.00 75.00

Olympia 1200 100.00

Genevieve Lord 10.00 75.00

Send for Descriptive Price List.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.,

LAFAYETTE. IND.

CARNATIONS.

BtrODg and well-rooted cuttings ready now of the

following varieties: Vwm. Per 1000.

Eldorado *1.2o 110 00

Scott 1.25 10 00

McCowan 1.26 lO.OO

Portia 1.26 10.00

Ivory and Silver Spray 1.00 a 00

AIkii ane Lady H. Campbell, rooted

runners 75

JOS. RENARD. Unionville. Chester Co.. Pa.

THE BEST CARNATIONS.

Per 100 Per lOOO

White Cloud, the best white $3.00 $2o.0C

Mrs. Joost, Ijest clear pink 3.00 25.(ki

G. H. Crane, best new scarlet 6.0O 50.00

Gen'l Maceo, best dark crimson 6.00 50.iH)

Mrs. Bradt, best variegated 4 00 35.0(1

12 Xoveltii-s of 19J0. 27 the best Standard varie-
ties. ^^"Send for complete list.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON. Grand Haven. Mich.

lO.OOOrooTEoCarnation Cuttings

FRANCES ,)OOST $2.00 per 100

GOLD NUGGET 2. (XI per 100

MRS. GEO.' BRADT 4.50 per KKI

EVELINA 2.00 per lOO

FLORA HILL 2.00 per 100

DAYHKEAK 1 .50 per UHJ

JOS. LABO. JOLIET. ILL.

CARNATIONS ''»''^L?„^gs.

Crane $6 per 100, America $5 per 100, White
Cloud J4 ))er 100, .Tubilee «2 per 100, Scott, Day-
break, Victor, Flora Hill, McGowan, Evelina,
Eldorado, $1.25 per 100, $10 per lOOO.

BOSES. 2-in. Pots, Select Stock.

Perle 4c, Brides and Bridesmaids 3c. .Send fr.r
list of other varieties.

WM. MURPHY. Station F, Cincinnati, 0.

PERL

A New
Pure Glistening White

CARNATION

Well Tested,
Nas Proved a Great

Success
Wherever Grown.

It is a strong grower, with long, stiff stems, large size, fine form and sub-
stance; fragrant, perfect calyx; never bursts, long keeper, blooms very freely
and without cropping from October on.

Rooted Cuttings now ready. $1.50 per Doz., $10 per 100,
$75 per 1,000. Cash with Order.

r. B. TINKER, Peru, Indiana.

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BEGONIA
CALEDONIA

The White Lorraine

We are now booking otcJers
for fall delivery.

Plants from S'i-in. pots,

$C.oo EACH.

R.&J FARQUHAR&.GO.

16 and 19 S. Market St.
BOSTON, MASS.

Please mention the A mencan Flomt -when inrtting.

Ethel Crocker

Absolutely the finest pink car-
nation ever offered the trade
It has been in full bloom since
Sept. J 5th without any stop. It
is in full bloom today and as
full of buds as many varieties
that do not bloom until about
this time.

It is a good, strong grower,
and plants procured any time
in April will give you good
results next winter.

25 for $2.50; 100 for $10.00: 250 for $18.75;
1000 for $75.00.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

A good adv. in a good paper will bring
good retnrni.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1021

CARNATION

CUTTINGS

Per 100 Per 1000

MRS. LAWSON $14.00 |120.00

G. H. CRANE 5.00

AMERICA 3.00 25.00

MELBA 3.00 25.00

LESLIE PAUL 3.00 25.00

GOV. GRIGGS 3.00 25.00

MRS. BRADT 2.50 20.00

JOOST 2.50 20.C0

EVANSTON 2.50 20.00

JUBILEE 2.00 15.00

NUGGET 2 00 15.00

WHITE CLOUD 2.00 15.00

FLORA HILL 1.50 12.50

TRIUMPH 150 12.50

VICTOR 1.50 12 50

DAYBREAK 1.25 10.00

ARGYLE 1.25 lO.CO

ARMAZINDY 1.25 10.00

McGOWAN 100 7.50

PINGREE 1.00 7.50

NIVEA 1.00 7.50

EVELIMA 1.00 7.50

SCOTT 1.00 7.50

MORELLO 1.00 7.50

ROSE CUTTINGS.

Per 100 Per 1000

METEOR $1.50 |12.50

BRIDESMAID 1.50 12.50

PERLE 1.50 12 50

BRIDE 1.50 12.50

GOLDEN GATE 2.50

ROSE PLANTS.

X^FiOJM S'==1IV. l»OTS.

Per 100 Per 1000

METEOR $3.00 $25.00

BRIDESMAID 3 00 25.00

BRIDE 3.00 25.00

PERLE 3.00 25.00

GOLDEN GATE 4.00 35.00

KaISERIN 4.00 35.00

All Plants and Cuttings sold with
the express understanding that if not
satisfactory they are to be returned
at once, when money will be refunded.
Write for prices on larger lots.

PETER BEINBERG,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

FOR GASH WITH ORDER ONLY

I offer the following Carnations,
strong transplanted stock.

4000 Triumph %fio°o°;:ro
1500 Wm. Scott %^^:::z.

500 Lily Dean a. 12 00 per IPC

GEO. W. BINSTEAD,

Summit, N. J.

MARY A. BAKER AND ANNA G.EASTBURN,

Two best white Carnatlnns 1 hnve ever KTOwn. Ban-
dueky. Duke of York »nd Meiba, $ J 00 per 100, WO 00
per 1000, BmpresB and Welle«ley, »2 50 per luo. $20 00
per lOlKI Flcira Hill and Mnyor P.nuree, SJ.OO per 100,
$15 00 per 1000, 8cott, McGowan. CartlPdce Portia.
Eldorado and Tidal Wave, Jl 50 per 100. S12 00 per lOIXI.
Also Giant Double Alyseum and Double Rudbeckla,
Send for Descriptive Price List.

LOUIS B. EASTBURN, Kennett Square, Pa.

Carnation Cuttings!

WRITE FOR SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AND LET US FIGURE ON YuUR WANTS.

Genevieve Lord, the peer of any light pink carnation

iiflcrpd $2.00

Chicago, sr;irli't lirjidt. from sand or aoil 1,50

Mrs. Lawson, cerisn pink 3,ll0

Olympia, varief^ated, extra strong, from aoil 2,00

Ethel Crocker, pinlc, from soil 1.50

Marquis 2.00

Eticlle

Cuttings.
Per U 0 Per 1000
Frances Joost pink. fra. sd.orsoil,f2.50 $20.00
Mrs. Jas. Dean, piuk
John Young, white

Cuttings.
Per Doz. Per lou Per 1000.

White Cloud, white ..
Mrs. Bradi. variegated
Gen. Maceo, crimson
Gen. Gomez, crimson
G. H. Crane, scarlet., ,

2,50

20,00

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20.00

4,00

30,00

,5,00

40 00

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6 00

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$10 00 $75,00
7, .50 60.00

14.00 120,00
12 DO 100,00
10,00 75.00
10.00 75.00

10 00 75.00

Cuttings.
Per 100 Prr 1000
fm.sd.orsoil,$2.50 $20.00
2,.50
2.C0

Gold Nugget, yellow

Argyle. cannine " '• 2,.50 20.00

Jubilee, scarlet 2,co 15,00

Armazindy, variegated 2.00 15,00

Evelina, white 2.00 15,00

Wm. ScoU. piuk 2,00 15,00

Daybreak, lijrht pink 2.00 1.5.00

Flora Hill, white 2,00 15.00

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G, H. CRANE $5,00

WHITE CLOtTD 2..50 $20,00

TRIUMPH 2.50 20,00

EVANSTON 2.50 20.00

GOLD NUGGET 2.00 15.00

JUBILEE 2.00 15.00

FLORA HILL 1 25 10.00

ROSE

Per 100

LA FRANCE $2,00

PERLE 1.50

METEOR 1,50

L,\ PRANCE

BRIDESMAID

BRIDE

PERLE

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Per 1000

$17,50

12.50

12,50

Per 100

DAYBREAK $1,25

ARGYLE 1.25

ARMAZINDY 1.25

McGOWAN 75

MAYOR PINGREE 1.00

WM. SCOTT 1.00

TIDAL WAVE 1.00

CUTTINGS.

• Per 100

BRIDE $1 .50

BRIDESMAID 1,50

Per 1000
$10.00
10.00
10.00
5.00
7,50
7,50
7.60

Per 1000

112,50

12,50

2^A-inch plants from pots.

Per 100. $3.50; per 1000. $30,00,

All rooted cuttings sold under he condition that, if not satisfactory, they are to be returned
at once and money will be refunded.

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Per doz. Per 100,

Chicago, Red Mrs. Bradt,,.,$l,50 $ 7,.50

EthelCrocker l.fO 10,00

Marquis 2,00 10,00

Mrs, Thos, W. Lawson 3,00 14.00

Olvmpia 2,00 12,00

Genevieve Lord 2,00 10,00

Estelle, grand scarlet 2,00 10.00

Per 1000,
% 60.00
76.00
75.00
120.00
100.00
75.00
76,00

C\e^X\C^T^\ I icf t^"Our cuttings have been transplanted into soil, and are far superior
VJCIICI <X\ l-.iaL« to sand cuttings partly rooted quoted at "bargain" prices.

100 1000 100 1000

G,H, Crane $6.00 $60.00 Flora Hill $2.50 $20,00

General Gomez 5,00 40.00 America 6,00 50,00

General Macpo 6,00 40.00 Melba 5.00 40,00

Mrs, Frances Joost 3,00 25.00 Maud Adams 5,00 40,00

Mrs, G, M, Bradt 5,00 40,00 Gold Nugget 3,00 25,00

WhiteCloud 3.00 25.00 Jubilee 3.00 20.00

Glacier 6.00 50.00 Davbreak 2.00 18.00

Cerise Queen 3.00 25.00 Tid'al Wave .2.00 15.00

Mrs. Jas, Dean 3,00 25,00 Lizzie McGowan 1,50 12,00

SURPLUS— 1000 single white and pink PRIMROSES, strong, 3-inch pots,
(gi $2,50 per 100, while they last.

CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york

ROOTED CUTTINGS OF NEW AND
STANDARD

CARNATIONS

Send for Price List.

WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa.

Plea<.e mention the Amencayi FloriU when writing.

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS now ready of White
Cloud, Jubilee. Gold Nugget, Pingree.
Flora Hill, Evelina and other standard
sorts. Fine stock. Write for prices.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

1022

The American Florist.

Mar. 2^,

Chestnut Hill, Pa.

The monthly meeting of the Chestnut
Hill HoriicuUural S iciety was held on
March 13, with double the attendance ot
the previous meeting. The exhibits far
exceeded the expectation of the committee.

The schedule committee reporttd the
schedule for the fall show, of which printed
copies are ready for distribution. The
premiums offered are as follows: For
chrysanthemum plants $89; chrysan-
themum blooms $57; rose blooms $17;
carnation blooms $18; violet blooms $3;
miscellaneous plants and blooms $42;
amateur class $9.50; vegetables, society's
premiums, $23; vegetables, etc, .-eeds-
men's premiums, $138. making the total,
less duplicates, $377 50.

An interesting paper on mushroom
growing was presented by Paul Rein-
hardt and will be discussed next meeting
through the question box. Seven gentle-
men were proposed for membership and
premiums were awarded to Chas. F.
Kreuger lor vase of American Beauties,
to Wm. G. Santman for vase of Brides-
maid, to John McGowen, gardener to
Wm. Bayard, lor spicimen cinerarias;
to John McCleary, gardener to Wm.
Weightman, for violets; to Wm. Boyle,
gardener to Randal Morgan, for plate
of mushrooms; to Geo. W. Brown,
gardener to R. N Carson, for specimen
Bougainvillea glabra Sanderiana, to
Harry Harris, gardener to Mrs. Fell, for
squash.

A specimen orchid exhibited by John
McCleary and a collection of antirrhi-
nums and specimen Phains grandiflorus
exhibited by Frank Gould, gardener to
John T. Morris, were highly commended.
Special mention was made of a vase of
American Beauty roses and plant of
Cineraria Sutton's stellata exhibited by
John McCleary, cinerarias exhibited by
G W. Brown, vase of roses by Wm.
Wilkie, gardener to R.S. Mason; Begnnia
Gloire de I.orrainebyH. Renter, gardener
to C. W. Henry; eupatorium by F. Smith,
gardener to Miss Nixon; violets by
Richard Moore, gardener to J as. Cheston;
a very fine Cypripedium Lawrenceanum
by M. Punch, gardener to R. LeBoutillier;
mushrooms by Paul Reinhardt, gardener
to H. T. Mason; collection of roses by
Robt. C. Carey, gardener to E. T. Price;
Brussels sprouts by Frank Gould. The
most gratifying part of the exhibition
was that almost every exhibitor showed
in three or more classes.

RoBT. G. Casey, Sec'y.

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Marlboro, Mass.— Local trade has
been excellent here throughout the winter
and the outlook for spring business is
fine. F. A. Howe has had remarkable
success with carnations White Cloud and
Daybreak. They go to Welch Bros, in
Boston, who pronounce them equal to
the best they have ever handled.

AmpelODsis Veitchii, 2 .vr. strong Per 100 % 7.00

Clematis Jackmanni, 2 >T. extra stroDS. " 14.00
Standard Hydrangea P. G., 3—3!/, n.... " 18 00

Lilacs, assorted, 3— 4 ft " 10.00

Japan Snowball. 3V4— 4 ft.... " 18.00

These prices are good only until surplus is

reduced. .SI5ND FOR LIST OF OTHER STOCK

—Roses. Herb.aceous Plants, Ornamental Trees,

Sm.iil Fruit and Fruit Trees.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO.. K'E'yyY^yK:

PANSIES!

Giant mixed or In colors, BuRnot, Caesler, Odler and
TrlmardeKu. extra tine, stocky plants, 60c per 100, R SO
per ICOO. *UHH' per .^jll'IO. Extra larjie plants In tud
and bloom, f 1.00 per iUI. IS 00 per 1000 AZALEAS!
nlc^ plants to urow on. 4-ln. pots. In var,, >1S per lOO,
$2 25 per doz ; 3-ln . $« 00 per 100. Cash with order.

HENRY ERNST & SON, Washington, Mo.

THE IDEAL PINK CARNATION Genevicve Lord

4^^ ^^^ ^^^ f^^ ^^" t^^ ^^^ t^' 9^^ ^^^ f^" 9^^ i^^ 9^^ 9^^

Fills the bill. The ladies declare it is just right in color. We claim it
has the best stem of any Carnation. That it will rank very near the
top in size. That its odor is very sweet. That it is the most profitable
Carnation we ever grew. That it has an individuality all its own. Cus-

glance. There is not a

tomers recognize it at a
great deal left that is
If you want to make
don't delay, for stock for
20 is all sold. It is an
ever, and the April and
large, fine plants. Some

PRICE

wanting in this variety,
money, plant it. But
delivery prior to March
easy, rapid grower, how-
May deliveries will make
ot the finest plants we
have are from cuttings from sand planted in the field June tst. Remember
all sold until March 20th. If you wait too long the chances are that we will
be sold out of stock. Make yourself safe by ordering at once.

$2.00 per Dozen,
$10.00 per 100,
$75.00 per 1000.

t1. WEBER k SONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

Our r:it;iloKue is now residy: in it are
listed the above as well as all the new
'big ones" at introducers' prices, all the
best standard sorts, and a complete list of
chrysanthemums, novelties and standard
sorts.

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New Ever-Blooming Geranium

AMERICA

Finest grower for pots or bedding;. Color,
white, salmon and rose in full sun, color of Bego-
nia. Gloire de Lorraine.

Floriferousness Phenomenal

Sirong plauts, &0c each; $5.00 per doz.
A<I-^m J^{^ " $is.00 per hundred.

Set of Best 15 Novelties of 1899 ^"^t^L^l

Enmnuel Arene, Drydi'O. Soulhey, etc., Ior»2.00.
One America free with each set. Plants y:uar-
iinlred Al iii ''verv respert. (_'ash. Please.

H. EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

FORGET-ME-NOT, wiiitrr blooming, fvom Hats,

Ifl.oO: 2'4-in. $2.00: evi-in. $3.60 cer lUO.
AGER4TUM. white and blue, R. C. 75o; flats $1.00;
■J'4-in. $J.0O per 100. Per 100

PARIS DAISY, white, R. C. $1. CO; flats $1.50

DOUBLE AiYSSllivl R. C. »l.00; flats 1.50

VARIEGATED VINCAS, from flats 1.50

All plants Id tlats strong and well establlBhed.ready
for 2H or 3-lnch potB. Cash with order, please.

CHARLES S. DUTTON,
85 West 12th Street, HOLLAND, MICH.

. .THE . .
JENNINGS STRAIN

FINE PLANTS. Many are uurUH and (ringed.
60c per 100 by mail; $3".50 p-r KlOO by express.
Large plants in bloom, ready April 1. $1 .'iO per
100. Seeds. $1.00 per packaue. .Sample blooms
sent to those wantiu^' plants. tJash with order.
E. B. JENNINGS. Lock Box 254. Southport, Conn.

GROWER OF THE F1.NE8T PANSIES

NEW DAHLIAS^^

Largest and most complete collection of
new and superior varieties true to name.
Write fijr special prices on list of wants.
Also High Grade Mixed Dahlias and Dahlias
under Separate Colors.

W. p. PEACOCK, Atco, N. J.

Asparagus Sprengerii.

Extra fine Stock from 3-in. pots^
ready for a shift. $8.00 per )00.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian. Mich.

Edward B. Jackson,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

PANSIES

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only.

In any quantity, for the least money.

STAMFORD. - CONN.

Home Grown Palms

Kentia Beimoreana.

Pots Per doz. Per 100
.3-in. $3.00 $23.00
,.4-in. 5.00 40.00

Size Char.

Pots. Leaves. Hi^h.

5, 5-7 18-24, $9-$12 $70-$9O

6, 7-8 20-25, 18 144

7, 7-8 36-40. 30-38 240-290
Kentia Forsteriana, 3-in. $-2.60 per doz. ; $20 per 100

4-in. $!).00 •' $35

5-6 24-30,

7-8

7 8

7 8

Vi-in.

" . 5,

6.

7.

8-9

Latania Borbonica

3-
4-in.
5,
6,

7,

25-30, 18

35-42, 28-30
$3.00 to $4.00 each,
.60

'5-$95
144
228

Ficus Elastica. 5-ineh,
Livistona Rotundifolia,

5-8
6-8
6-8
7 8
7-9

15-20,
16^24,
18-24,
28-34,
28-36,

1.25
3.00
5.00
8.50
12.00
22 00
34 00

5.00
10.00
23.00
40.00
65.00
90.00
175.00
272.0C

doz. $5.00; 6-in. $8.00 doz.

7 in.. 12-14 leaves, $2.50 to

$3.uu each. Pandanus Veitchii, 4-in. to 14-in.,

50c to $10 each. Boston Ferns. 5c to $2.00 each.

Cycas, Dracsnas. Asparagus, etc., in large variety.

We have over 150.000 Tropical Plants. Terms

cash, but inspection allowed at express office,

ALBERT FUCHS,

2059-73 IT. Halsted St.. CHICAQO.

ESTABLISHED 1884.

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Do yon want some tine nitveities, ur aro ihe older,
well tefied ones K"Od Mf,ouKh ' I have both My dahl-
ias have never failed to takp the hlphest honors,
national or !<'cal Am also head^uirlera lor Cannas,
Gladioli, and Pa'jnles. Write for catalogue and
price Hat yy y^ WILMORE. Dahlia Specialist,

Box 3872. Denver, Colo.

CANNAS

The 3 Best Solid Red Cannas.

BLACK PRINCE $10 00 per 100

PHILADELPHIA 4.00 per 100

DUKE OF MARLBORUGH. 4.00 per 100
BOSTON FERN, stron-; 2' 2-in. plant.s, $.x00 per 100.

The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa.

There are buyers for all kinds of stock
advertised in the American Florist.

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The American Florist.

1023

HEACOCK'S PALMS.

Choice ABECA LUTESCENS,
KENTIA BELMOBEANA

and LATANIA BOBBONICA.

All perfect and symmetrical plants, alike on all sides,
with every leaf perfect from the pot up. Grown espe-
cially for the decorator. They are as good, if not better,
than any I have offered before. Prices are as follows:

Areca Lutescens. Each.

y inch pot, very bushy, 5 feet high $ 5.00

12-inch pot, very bushy, 6 feet high JIO.OO to 15.00

14-inch pot, very bushy, 6 to 7 feet high 20.00

15-inch pot, very bushy, 7 to 8 feet high 25.00

Kentia Belmoreana. perDoz. Perioo

3inch pots, 4 to 5 leaves, 10 to 12 in. high $3.00 $25.00

4-inch pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 15 to 18 in. high 6.00

6-inch pots, 6 leaves, 20 to 24 in. high 18.00

Latania Borbonica.

.S-inch pot, s leaves, 24 in. high by 36 in. wide $1.50

10-inch pots, 9 to 10 leaves, 30 to 36 in. high by 42 in. wide... 4.00

My packing is done in the best possible manner,
and shipping facilities for both freight and express are
unsurpassed. A TRIAL ORDER IS SOLICITED.

50.00
150.00

Each.

JOSEPH HEACOCK,

Wyncote, Pa.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S

TRADE DIRECTORY

IS NOW READY FOR DELIVERY.

The lists of FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN and SEEDSMEN of the United States and Canada, arranged

both by States and Towns and alphabetically, are corrected up to date, and in

addition there are the following valuable and absolutely

NEW TEATURES:

GARDENERS OR SUPERINTENDENTS OF PRIVATE ESTATES,

EXPERIMENT STATION HORTICULTURISTS,

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLY CONCERNS, ^ J- LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.

This indispensable volume of 387 pages, strongly bound
in boards, is delivered post paid upon receipt of $2.00.

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324 Dearborn St. CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A.

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1024

The American Florist.

Mar.

24,

.'-.—'. College Point Notes.

Rambler roses will undoubtedly take a
leading position in the list of Easter flow-
ering plants this year. Crimson Rambler
■will, of course, lead, but the white, yel-
low and pink sorts are likely to make a
better impression than the experience of
last season indicated, judging by their
appearance at the present time as seen at
Mr. Schultheis' place. They are well
covered with buds and the foliage, while
less massive and rich than that of the
crimson favorite, is abundant and clean.
Buds of the yellow flowering variety
that are already opened are of good, dis-
tinct color, owing, Mr. Schultheis says,
to the fact of their having been kept in a
cool temperature and constantly well
shaded. The number and size of the
plants as well as the many forms in
which they have been trained here are
remarkable. There are standards, pyra-
mids, fan-shaped and cross-shaped trel-
lisses, etc., in great variety of form and
size. One of the prettiest arrangements
is where the plant is grown low and
drooping, so as to hide the pot, the
stronger canes being arched over it, giv-
ing the appearance of a high-handled
basket.

Azaleas, metrosideroses, acacias, rho-
dodendrons, lilacs, pelargoniums and
moss and hybrid roses are seen in large
quantities and ericas and lilies fill several
big houses. Mr. Schultheis' eiperience
has been similar to that of others, the
Japan longiflorum lilies being generally
satisfactory while of the Bermuda stock
more than one-half had to be thrown
away and not over twenty-five per cent
can be called good. Ericas are a spe-
cialty. Notwithstanding the lateness of
Easter there will be a big supply of the
popular melanthera variety, the plants
having been kept in cold frames all win-
ter so as to retard their blooming. Per-
soluta alba, rosea and rubra are ready
in quantities and the glorious pink trans-
luscens, the difficult Cavendishiana and
the pretty cupressiana, with its dainty
globular flowers and soft green foliage,
will all be available for the early buyers,
but the quantity of these scarcer sorts is
limited, and there are a few novelties
which are simply being given a trial.
The greatest difficulty with transluscens
and cupressiana is their difficulty of prop-
agation, the proportion of cuttings that
root being very small.

Mr. Schultheis has some seedling car-
nations that were favorably mentioned
in these columns last year and which,
after another year's trial, fully bear out
their promise. They are exceeding vig-
orous growers with strong stems and the
flowers are up to the modern standard of
size.

Forrest City, Ark. — Mrs. T. W. Bar-
row and Mrs. Margaret Hatcher have
embarked in the florist business here.

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i ROSES FOR SUMMER PLANTING

@ Now is the time to secure Al Stock to grow on

^ for next season.

5i LIBERTY. The new crimson; stock limited. Own roots from 2!4-in pots $25 00 per 100

N Grafted Siocl% from 2yj-in. pots 40.00 per 100

N LADY DOPOTHEA, new buff color. I. „ j.-v innnnerinn

N ADMIRAL DEWEY, new blush color,) --"">1 lU 00 per 100

^ TEAS, STANDARD VARIETIES.

Sj BRIDESMAID. BON SILENE, CATHERINE MCRMET. MM>'. HOSTE MRS PIERPONT
S MORGAN NIPHETOS. PAPA CONTIER. PERLE DES JARDINS, SUNSET. THE

« bRIDE, seleeted stock fr..ui i-iu. pots $.=.,00 |.er ICO, $45.00 per 1000

^ HYBRID TEAS.

^ AMERICAN BEAUTY 2-inch, $7.00 per lOn. $65.00 per 1000

\i KAISER'N AIGUSTA VICTORIA. LA FRANCE. MME. CAROLINE TESTOUT. METEOR.

*W MRS. ROBT. GARRETT, SOUV. DE WOOTTON, selected 2-in. stock. $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per lOOO

^ ROSES FOR SUMMER BEDDING, CLIMBERS, ETC.

I JOHN N. MAY » Summit, N. J.

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2K-in. Stock. ♦

I PERLE ROSES

$3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000.

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WinOR BROS.,

51 "Wabash Ave.

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AMERICAN BEAUTIES

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$3 per 100; $25 per 1000.

Per mo Per 1000

BRIDES $1.50 $12 50

BRIDESMAIDS 1.60 12.50

METEOKS 1.50 12.5U

PERLES 1.50 12.50

I 'HESE are strong rooted
cuttings; in fact we
have never had so good
success with rose cuttings
as we are having this year.
All stock is guaranteed, all
orders are carefully filled
and well packed. Write for
special prices on 5000 lots.

J. A. BUDLONG,

37-39 Randolph St., |
CHICAGO, i

BRIDES and MAIDS,

2V'2-in., ready for a 3-in. shift

CASH
WITH ORDER.

J. B.

The Fxotic Nurseries.

$3 00 a 100,
$25.00 a 1000.

HEISS,

DWrOM, 0.

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AMERICAN BEAUTY.

Per 100 I'er 1000

21/2-inch pots $5.00 $45. 00

URIUES, 2ii-inch 3.50 30.00

BRIDESMAIDS, 2!4-ineh 3.50 30.00

PERLES, 2!4-inch 3.60

< ASH ^VITH ORIIEU.

JOHN MUNO, Rogers Park, Chicago.

Liberty

O r ders received
for April and
May delivery.

All winter forcins Roses from 2!4-in. pots.
WRITE FOR PRICES.

R06ERT SCOTT & SON. Sharon llill, Del. Co., Pa.

For samples
and prices of
Rosea, Brides,

Send 50c or $1.00

Maids. Perles, Kftlsrriiis, Woottons. Golden Gate.
La Franci-. or Geraniums in '^ in. Pink. Rea,
AVhite and Salmon.

GEO. A. KUHL,

P»eltlx^, 111.

I®" OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1900 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU
I®- PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS.

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The American Florist.

1025

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TWO WEEKS PREVIOUS
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Rose Society will appear in this issue, with many other
features of permanent value.

Copies of this number will be mailed ttiroughout the
United States and Canada to every person in the trade
whose business is worthy of consideration.

Advertisements in body pages will be taken at our
ordinary rates, namely, $ 1 .00 per inch, $30.00 per page of
thirty inches, with the usual discount on time contracts.

Advertisements on first and second Ordinary Cover
Pages sold only on yearly contract, in the usual spaces, at
$1.00 per inch, net.

Advertisements on second, third and fourth Special
Cover Pages (printed on heavy toned paper), $30.00 per
page, net.

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PLEASE MAIL YOUR ADVERTISEMENT NOW.

1026

The American Florist.

Mar. 24,

Elmira, N. Y.

The flower growers and flower lovers
of -Eltnira gathered in large numbers at
the meeting of the horticultural society
held March 12, to listen to a talk upon
carnations by Grove P. Rawson and to
view the display of flowers. It was a
carnation meeting and there were
exhibited many of the novelties of this
year as well as older varieties. H. Weber
& Son sent a fine vase of Genevieve Lord,
which was excellent in stem and foliage.
]. L. Dillon's Queen Louise was beautiful
by reason of its pure color and good
form. Mrs. Bertram Lippincott, from'
H. F. Michell, Philadelphia, was fine and
may be called an improved Daybreak, a
shade or two darker. F. Dorner & Sons
sent some splendid specimens of Glacier,
Morning Glory, G. H. Crane, WhUe
Cloud and Mrs. Bradt. E. G. Hill & Co.
sent America, White Cloud and Ethel
Crocker, all well grown. The Ethel
Crocker was especially pleasing as a deep
pink. The Marquis, from Syracuse, was
represented by a vase of fine blooms,
which attracted much attention on
account of their size and beautiful shade
of pink. John Rudy, gardenerfor Mr. Fas-
sett, brought some fine vases of Mrs.
Jas. Dean, Jubilee and Flora Hill. The
Jubilee as grown by Mr. Rudy leaves but
little to be desired in that color. Rawson
had well grown specimens of various
sorts and Hoflman some very fine White
Cloud and Daybreak. The election of
officers for the year resulted in the choice
of Rev. E. M. Mills as president; R. R.
Stockdale, vice-president; H.N. Hoffman,
secretary, and Mrs. E. Kennedy, treas-
urer. H. H.

CYCLAMEN

PERSICUM SPLENOENS GIGHNTfUM (no fln.r
striiin<m the mnrki't I now reiuly tosljip. A splen-
did stock or jilants, in four separate colors; Aun-
ust Seedlings (rom aVj-in. pots. JS per 100 It40 iier
1000- October Seedlings from flats, *.S.SO per UIO.
$30 per lUOO. SATISFACTION GUAhANTEED.

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

Please mctilion the A met ican Florist when iciiting

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, fine plants, 2>/.-

in. pot J4 per 100

NEW l-ORGET-ME-NOT. Sutton's Gems

lar-e plants ready to bloom J5 per lUO

DAHLIAS, named sorts, field roots $4 per 100

BEGONIAS, (tuberous) single |2 per 100

GLOXINIAS, ane strain -ii V^]^

GLADIOLI fine mixture, 2d size *4 per lOOU

SIND FOR CAIALO .UE AND USf Of BULBS.

A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia.

Orchids! ^

We are headquarters for established and
imported Orchids in the United States.
Our new price list is now ready.

LAGER & HURRELL, summit, n. j.

Orchid Qrowerg and Importers.

PANSlES^A°i"s7:o

GOOD PLANTS by express $2.50
per 500: $4.00 per 1000. SEED as

usual.

C. SOLTAU &. 00..

199 Grant Ave.. JERSEY CITY. N. J.

lirilf DEUTZIA GRACILIS ROSEA.
lUbUy PHILADELPHUS MONTEAU D'HER-
If Li 11 MINE, from i;(4-incli pots.

Hardy Herbaceous Perennials
our Specialty.

Send for price list. NORWOOD NURSERIES,
Rea Brothers. NORWOOD. MASS.

Please metitimi the American Florist -when wriling.

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I ROSES, CLEMATIS, RHODODENDRONS, ETC. f

ROSES, Strong 2 Year Field Crown.

Per 100

Crimson Ramblers with 4 to 5 feet canes, $15.00
Crimson Ramblers, 2d size, 2 to 3 feet

canes 8 OO

Yellow Rambler, two years 8.00

Hybrid Perpetual, in line assortment — 10.00

Wichuriana. Japan creeping Rose tJ.OO

Wichuriana Hybrids. 4 varieties 8.00

Tree Roses, fine heads 3C.00

Liberty, new red forcing Rose, from 214-iu.

pots, 12 plants at60c each. 25 at 50c each,

50 at 30o each. 100 at 25o each.
General assortment of Everblooraing Roses

from 2H-in. pots. $3.00 per 100, $25 per 1000.

CARNATIONS, Rooted Cuttings.

Mrs. Thomas Lawson. $14 00 per 100. Ethel
Crocker, 810 per 100. The Maniuis. $10.00 per
100. Olympia, $12.00 per 100.

RHODODENDRONS.

Large stock of best hardy varieties 15 inches 3
to 3 feet high, clean bright foliage and well
set with buds. $45.00 to $150.00 per 100.

CLEMATIS.

Jackmanii. Henryi, Duchess of Edinburg,
Ramona, and other large flowered varieties,
strong two year plants. $20.(X) per 100; strong
three years $26.00 per 100.

AZALEA MOLLIS.

Strong, bushy plants well set with flower
buds, $a5.00 per 100.

Hydrangea Paniculata Crandiflora. ^

2'; to 3 feet, $10.00 per 100; tree form, 4 lo 5
feet high, $25.00 per lOU.

Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, etc., 3
in large assortment.

THE STORRS & HARRISON GO.

PAINESVILLE,

OHIO. 3

BtuiitniittititiitiitiiUiiimimamutiiiimtitmtiiitmiiinitaiiitiiUitmiuitmiiiiiiiitia

300.000 VERBENAS ""^S^'^ZtToS""'

Fine pot plants $2.60 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cutting!, 60c per 100: $6.00 per 1000; $46 per 10,000

NO RUST OR MILDEW.

PACKED UQHT, AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SENO FOR CIRCULAR.

We are the Lareest Groovers of Verbenas In the coantrj.

Our plants cannot be surpassed.

mrrmta

3

BAY TREES

AZALEAS

ACACIAS

FERNS

I FICUS

I PALMS. I

I Bepnia Gloire de Lorraine |

I EDGAR.

I wpit«torp.io.. WAVERLEY, MASS. 3
riiiimiimiuiniumiimiiitumtUiiHUiii?

FINE, STOCKY

PLANTS.

Per 100

Alternanthera. yellow, $1.75. red $2 00

Ox alls Floribunda, fine for baskets 2.00

2.00
3.00

Coleus, mi-xed var..
Geranium, my selection,

pots

2 and 2V4-in. pots. .

3-iu. pots 4.00

- ■ 3.00

2 00

.pots.

Double Petunia, mix. var. 2\i
Verbenas, good var., 2-in. pots

Centaurea Gymnocarpa, 2-in. pots 2.00

Carnation s, 2-in. pots, 5 var 3.00

Pansy plants in bud, cold frame 1.50

C.VSll PLE.VSF,

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM

DEIiAWABE, O.

Please mention the A me/ ua n Fiot 1st when zvriting.

ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florist! wlih-
Ing to do businesa with Europe ihould lend
(or the .

(TD ANTTTimC A few thousand left,in2M-ln.
vHoAniUlxlS. pota. at».-«)perI0OO:*:i 25 per
100: s A Nutt. LaFavorlte. Klchard Brett, Marguer-
ite de Loye. Mrs. Jas. Garr. Mrs. E.G. mil. Wonder,
urttnvl le. Rev. Atkinson and Hose Geranium. AlBO
Rose Geran turn cuttloffB at $2 per 100

Mme, Salleroi Geraniums In BOll,tl.60 per
100; $12 00 per M
COLEUS. <'rlm80nVer8ChafleItll and Golden Queen,

$7 per U«JO. 75c per 100; 2-ln. pots, tl 60 per 100 ' oleus

In variety K per ICIOO. l»c per 100; 2-ln pots $12.^ 100.
ACERATUM, Blue and White, 75c per 100; W4 In..

tl.26 per 100. Princess Pauline, II 00 per 100; IM-ln.

pots. $1.50 per ItO.
CIANT ALYSoUM.HOO per 100
SALViA, Splendensand Bedman, tl.25 per 100: 2-ln.

pot. $1 25 per 100.
H ElI OTROPE, 6 varieties, named, tl.OO per 100; 1%

In. poi II 5i per 100.
CUPHEA (Cigar Plant). $1.00 per 100.
Fi<CHSIA«< $1.60 per 100. 2!.5-ln pots. $2 50 per 100.
FEVERFEW. $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per M.; 2-ln. pot.

$2 00 per 100
VINcAS, $125 perlOO; 4-ln. pots. $8 00 per 100, S70.00

per M Fine plants.
The above are rooted cntttnKB,.except when noted.

CA.SH MTST ACCOMPANY ALL ORDERS.

J. E. f ELTHOLISEN, Schenectady, N. Y.
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FOR THE

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ii

Horticultural Advertiser"

Thli 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
lubsoriptioD to cover cost of postage 75 cents.
Addreu EDITORS OF THE " H. A."
Chilwell Nurseries, - Notts, CnKland.

\J X V/JjA.lUXlXli GIGANTEUM,

In the various colors ;ind shades.
Plants are in healthy condition, $5.00
^ per 100: $40.00 per tOOO.

EDWIN LONSDALE.

WVNDMOOR,

MonlK imery To . PA

Money Order Office
Chestnut Hill. Phila.

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

..USUAL PRicrs

COLEUS— \ersohafTeltii, Golden Queen, mixed.
Heliotrope, Double PEXUNLis, Salvias, etc.
Alternanthera, four kinds.
L. H. rOSTtR, 43 King Street, Dorchester, Mass.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1027

HOOTED CUTTINGS

Nice. Clean StufT, and Well-Rooted.

Verbenas. V5.000 imw readv. fufiitv six vurn--

tii'S 100. 60c. ;" 1000. fcV.OO: 5,000, $3:;.00

New Daisies, (or Miirtiueritfs), tin; besi that,
have ever bci'n iutrodueod. Try a ftrw of
them and fiod nut for yourself.
Carl Poehlman— the uew'yellow ev(?r-blooraiiij;

I'aris Daisy Doz., 25c.; 100, $1.^5

Madame Farlaiellon— briKht. silvery-sreen toli-
aj^e, white llou'ers, very dwarf grower

Doz.. 26c.; 100. %\:lh
Madame Gailbert— large white petals, yellow
disc. Nothing: can be imagined that is (Iner

Doz., 25c.: 100, 11.25
New Salvia Yellow Bird— bright yellow folia',;!-,

bright scarlet llowers, Doz,, 20c; 100, *1; 1000$9.
Salvia Habald— This is more dwarf and much
better than Old Splendens,

Doz,, 20c; 100, 11,00; 1000, J9.00
Geranium— Mme. Salleroi.... 100, $1.25; 1000,110.00
Ageratum—Princess Pauline

Doz., 20c,; 100, $1.00; 1000, $9.00
Coleus— Golden Versehaffeltii, Scarlet Ver-
schHirellii,Kire Hrand,TamO'Shanter,South
Park Gem, Alhambra, Fire King, Golden
Crown, Midnight, Salvator, John Goode*,
Spotted Gem, Combination, Mrs, F. Sanders,
Nigger, Queen of the West, Beclvwith's

Gem 100, 76o,; BOO, $3,t0; IGOO, $(i.OO.

Heliotropes — three fine varieties.

Doz., 20c,; 100, Jl.OO: 1000. $9.00

ManettiaVine Doz.. 25c.; 100, $1.25; 1000, $11.00

Alyssum— New Double Giant,

Doz. 20c.; 100, $1.00; 1000, $9.00

Abulilon— Souv. de lionu Doz, 20c,: 100, $1.25

Savilzii Doz, 40c.; 100, $2.50

Send for Price List.

I pay Express charges and guarantee to
please you in every way.

S. T. DANLEY, "*?.?"=

Pl^iase tmntion iht- A nie> xcan Fl-^rist '.vhev writing:-

VIOLET PLANTS.

One of my growers, who has about the
finest violets which I have seen this
season, wishes to dispose of a lot of
Rooted Runners and divided plants for
April deliv ry.

If you shall be in the market for any,

advise me, as I think I can save you

some money, and know that only

strictly healthy stock will be supplied.

Ask for my Carnation plant list

J. B. DEAMUD, "

Wabash Ave.,
CmCAGO.

FLORISTS' ORCHIDS

The Finest, aud Lart:est Stock

in the world.

C A II nFD ST. AlBANS. ENGLAND and
O/lllULK BRUGES, BELGIUM.

Send for List of Commercial Varieties.

A. DIIHMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y.

Please mrntion thr Amr> ican Fli^rist when zvrt/h'e

BEGONIA INCARNATA tor^S^°^i

valuable llowermg plant for Christmas.

Rooted cuttings $5 00 per 100

Plants in 2-in. pots. . b 00 per 100

EDWIN LONSDALE. ^■°t^^'?lfnl'?^"''

WYNDMOOR,

Mone> Order ollicesatne
as heretofore. ( hestnut ... „ „.

Hill (Sti H ' nhiu . P» I "ontoomeryCo ,PA.

Now Ready-New Pink Chrysanthemum
MISS FLORENCE E. DENZER

CertlflCFted by the C. S. A. Dec. 2lst, 1899.

Tbe InteBt Mum. Bl' cms for Thrlptmae 8eecut1n
KlorlBts' Review of Dec 21. ISU'.i Rooted Cuttings,
$8 00 per 1(10; from 3M-ln. pots, SIO 00 per 100

S mmit Av. &AngeliqueSt.

mn 7uni mCV ' mmit AV. JiAngeiiqu
, \j ^VULANtK, WESTHOBOKEN.N

2^-in. fine, strong plants, ready to cut cuttings
from; $1.50 per 100. Fine selected Rooted Cuttings,
HO Gts. per 100. C. WINTERICH. Defiance, 0.

SPECIAL OFFER OF CHOICE PALMS iv

Strong, stocky and perfect Plants, fully up to my high standard in every respect,

„ , , . , LATANIA BORBONICA.

4 111. jiots, 3 to 4 eharactcnzed leaves. 12 to 15-ni. high per doz., $ 3.00; per lOO, $ 22 .W

i)-iii. piots, .'j to 6 characterized haves. IH in. high " 6.O0 " ,50 00

8 in. pots, 8 too characterized leaves, 24-iii. high " 18 00 " 150 00

, , ^ ^ ARECA LUTESCENS.

12- m. pots, elegant bushy specimens, 6 (o 8 feet high each, HO 00, 112.50, J15 00

l'>-io- " " " " 8 to 10 " '■ 2,5.00, 30.00, 35.00

LIVIRTONA ROTUNDICQLIA.

3-in. pots, 3 to 4 characterized leaves, 5-in. hii;h. 8-iii. sjiread per doz., $3.00; per 100 $22 iiO

4-ln. pots, 4 to6 " " S-in. " l(l-in. '• " 4.80- •' ' 3" 50

PANOANUS VEITCHII.

«-in pots, well colored. 18-m. high each, $1.00; doz.; $12.00

Measurements from top of pot.

CH AS. D. BALL, HOImesburg, Phila., Penn.

EASTER

Azaleas, trom 50c to |6 each.
Genistas, from |t each up — some specimens.
Ericas (Heather), |12 and $15 per dozen.
Lilacs in 4 varieties, from Jt.25 to $2 each.
Crimson Ramblers at all prices.
Erica cupressiana, $2 and $2 5o each.
Hydrangeas at all prices.

Ga8h wtth order. yV IVI ^r ^\ IVI

p. O. BOX 48

Geraniuin D[WEY

A GRAND NOVELTY.

COLOR BRIGHT CRIMSON; DWARF,

CQVPACT GROWER,

PROFUSE BLOOMER. GOOD FOLIAGE,

VERY ATTRACTIVE,

4-ineh pots 35c each, $3.50 pet doz.

3 •■ ■■ 25c " 2.50

2H " " 15c " 1,50

PLANTS.

METROSIDEROS, very fine, from $1 to |;5
each.

LILIES, 10 and 12 cts.per btid, by the 1000.

All kinds of bulbs in flats and pans.

Moss Roses and Baroness Rothschild in

boxes.

Valley, Soc and |t per pot.

SCHULTHEIS,

COLLEGE POINT, L. I . N. Y.

CARL RAUTH, Springfield, III.

P/taM' mention the A nu'j ican Fim ist zi/ien 7t'» iting.

American Beauties

Now r<ady to send out, and the best
lot of plants I ever gre-w. 2x3 inch
rose pots, $6 per 100; $50 per 1000.

JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyacole, Pa,

FOR SALE

2000 liRIDES and 2000 liRIUlCS.M AIDS, in IVt
inch pots, now ready. Price $3.00 per 100.

500 A.MERICAX HEADTIE.S, in 2!/2-ineh pots,
read.v about April 10. Price $4.00 per 100.

JOHN L, WYLAND,

DeHaven, Pa.

5000 AmpelopsisVeitchii. grown,"or/,or"s°;

vearo'd, %6 00 per HO; 'I year, jti 00 per ]00. Prepaid
at 25c per lOO extra. Clpmails Paniculaia,
BtronK field plants, fl per doz . $7 per l(J(i. CHnnaf.
dormani rttots. slrnna; chae HendersoD, AlphoD'e
Houvl^r, Florence VauKhan. (.>ueen Char'titte. f3 00
per LOO. Alsace. Whi'e Canna. 5c. VI oca
Varlegata. Ji^ In . •^\ per 100 Asparagus aprengerll,
Sl-s-tn , Hoe, Sc CASH please.

BENJ. CONNELL, Florist,

WEST GROVE,
PA.

MAMMOTH VERBENAS ^e%^?S..'S'lo*U'?r- '*

Cjclamen iiln $:> per luO Wb'te mocfes for Eaeter.
2-ln , %\ 50 per 100 liooted cuttings d iible and single
Petunia mixed. $1.(H) per 100 Dwarf Lubella.Jl per IdO.
SAM U EC WHITTON, 1&-1T Gray Ave . Ctlca.N.Y.
Please mention the A merican Florist when writing

VERBENA
KING.

Verbenas, rooted
cuttings, 60c per
100, $5 per ICCO,
|22 per 5000.

2-in. Verbenas,
fine plants, |2.00
per 100, |18 00
per 1000.

AGERATUM, l.:ol . Nal.ell and Cope's Pet, 60c
per 100. $5 Ou per louu.

CARNATIONS Per 100 Per inoo

Flora Hill $1..50 .$14.00

Morello 1 ."io 14.00

Mayor Pingree 1.50 14 oo

Dtt.vbreak | ."SO 14.00

McGowan ] (Hi .s.oo

Wm. Scott 100 8.00

DAISIES, ralitornia and Yellow I'astle. II. Od per
100, J9.0U per 1000; 2-ln. . J2.0O per 100. JI8.00 p^r lOOO.

HELIOTRCE. 10 best var.. $1.00 per 100. $8,00 per
KUK); 2-in. line plants, 4^2.00 per 1(X). $18.00 per lOOO.

Express oaid on a'l Rooted Cuttings, and satisfac-
tion guaranteed for that lash please.

C. HUMFELD. Clay Center, Kas.

Chrysanthemums "Stings

Yellow Queen. Mrs. Robinson. G. Kalh. Merrv
Monarch. M»j. Bonnaflon. Ivoiy, I.ady Playfair
75 cents per 100. BEGONIA Re.\ "R. C. fine mixed
■tl .W per 100. AGERATUM dwarf or tall. 2-in. pots,
$1,50 per 100. VINCA VAR.. 2-in. pots. $1.60 per 100.

H. DANN & SON, Wcstfield, N. Y.

New Yellow ChrysanthPinum

WALTER MOLATSCH

Keady March Ist, 190O.

Price 50o each. $4.00 per doz., $25,00 per hundred.

Three certificates by C. .S. A. For sale by
DAILLFDOUZ>? BROS.. Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y., and
H. A. MOLATSCH, 68th St., bet. 8th & 9th Avenues

Brooklyn. N Y

It is not much trouble to mention the
Ameiucan Florist when corresponding
with an advertiser.

1028

The American Florist.

Mar. 2/j.^

Orange, N. J.

Samuel Henshaw, of the New York
Botanical Garden, entertained the New
Jersey Floricultural Society at its meet-
ing on March 7, with a talk on what he
has seen on his recent visit to Puerto
Rico and Trinidad, of the flora and peo-
ple of those islands. Mr. Henshaw is an
observant man with a particularly keen
perception of the humorous and a willing
ability to impart his impressions in an
exceedingly witty and entertaining man-
ner, so his address was not only valuable
for the interesting horticulturaJ informa-
tion it contained but also was enjoyable
because of the general narrative as to the
customs and manner of living of the peo-
ple of Puerto Rico. He told of the beauty
of the tropical mountains of Trinidad,
the botanical gardens there, the rank-
ness of the forest growths, the sugar
plantations and other agricultural
resources of Puerto Rico, etc., and enumer-
ated among the plants he had noted in a
wild state twenty-one varieties of native
begonias, tradescantias, oxalises, maran-
tas, euphorbias, aloes, crotons, bananas,
palms, tree ferns and Victoria regia.

It is the purpose of the New Jersey
Floricultural Society to distribute among
the school children, in May several
thousands of plants, with directions for
their cultivation, and arrange for the
admittance of these plantsatthefall exhi-
bition of the society, when prizes will be
awarded to the most worth v. J . B. Davis,
J. C. Williams and John Hayes are the
committee in charge ot the matter. A
large number of plants have already been
donated for the surpose.

Popken & Collins report a fine local
trade in flowering bulbs with numerous
funeral pieces. General trade is good for
the season.

RocHELLE, III. — Augustus Caspers
has completed a new greenhouse.

...SPECIAL...

ROOTED OUTTINGS.

Choicest Varieties Lowest Prices.
Finest Stock.

50,000 Carnations, standards, J7.50 per 1000.
Descriptive list, 25 choicest up-to-date varieties.

50,000 Roses, standards, $12.50 per 1000.
Strong 2Vi-in. Brides Meteors Maids, I'erle,
Wootton, J3.50 per 100, J30.00 per 1000 Elejrant
stock. Rooted Cuttings, $1.60 per 100, $12.50 per
1000.

50,000 Verbenas. 20th Century collection.
32 Grand Mammoth varieties, the cream of all the
latest and choicest up-to-date, 60c per 100; $5.00
per 1000.

50,000 Dble. Fringed Petunias, Hendersons
and Dreer's latest sorts. W'l- all know that they
lead the world. $1.00 per 100, ifK.OOper 1000. Stronj.'
3-in., $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.

Alyssum, strong 2-inch, 2 cents.

Qeraniums, sweet-scented, strong 2V4-inch
2V4 cents; strong 2-inch. 2 cents. Mme. Salleroi,
strong 2-in., at $2.00 per 100.

Ageratum, Princess Pauline, the only one
to grow, $1.00 per 100. Extra strong, 2W-inch,
full of Cuttings, $2.50 per 100.

Salvia Splendens, no other so good, $1.00 per
100. Kxtra strong. 2!4-inch, $2.00 per ICO.

Fuchsias, 6 best sorts, strong R. C. $1.50 per
10(1. Black and Purple Prince, 3-in,, 2.50 per 100;
2i/;-in., $3.00 per 100.

Smilax, strong. 2-inch, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per

Lobelia (trailing) indispensable for baskets,
etc.. strong, 2-inoh, $2.00; strong rooted cuttings,
$1 00 per 100.

Vincas, Major and Variegata, strong 2Hi-in.,
3c; strong 2-in., 2;4c.

Marguerites, New Giant White, a grand sort,
and New Golden, stmng 2!i-in., 2>ic; strong
rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100,

Our wholesale descriptive list of Specialties
mailed on application. Terms, strictly cash with
order. Small packages by mail.

SOUTIt SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III.

R. C. CARNATIONS, Closing Out Prices.

Per 100

Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson $12.00

Olympia 12.00

Genevieve Lord 9. 00

John Young I-OO

WhiteCloud 200

Mrs. G. Bradt 3.00

Gold Nugget 2.00

Argyle 75

Armazindy 75

Flora Hill

America

Melba

Glacier

Maud .\dams . .

Empress

Psyche

Mary Wood

Morning GI<iry

er 100
1.00
3.00
2 0)
2 50
2.(X)
.75
.75
3.00
6.110

UNROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS.

Per 100

G. H. Crane 2.00

Glacier 150

Mrs. G. Bradt 1 50

Melba 1 .50

Gold Nugget 1.00

ABOVE UNROOTED CUTTINGS PREPAID BY MAIL

Per 100

FloraHtll 50

Marv Wood, fine 1.50

WhfteCloud 1.00

America 1 .75

PUNTS, All flood Stock.

Per 100
Geranium De Roo Mitting 2y-iuch. ..$7.00

Double Suow Drop " ... 7 00

New Yellow Baby Primrose in bloom, 2»4-iu. 7.00
G' r:i 1, 1 1, in Mme. Salleroi 2'4 inch.. 2 00

named, our selection only, 2^i-ia. 2.00

Coleus. named. 2Ji-in 1-60

Petunias, double mixed, 2Ji-in 2 00

3-in.

3.00

Primula Obconica in bloom, 3V4-inch 3.00

Chinese *' " 2.50

2"4-iuch 1.00

from Hats 50

Begonias, flowering, named, 12 var. . .2'4

Forget-Me-Not, winter flowering

Iresines. red and yellow

Mesembryanthemum, basket plant. . .

California Moss •* "

Lobelia, blue bloom, " "

Feverfew, Little Gem and yellow foli.

Cigar Plant

Abut i Ions, mixed

Roses, Bride, Bridesmaid and Pearl,
Salvia Clara Bedman

er 100
1.50
1,50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.60
2.00
1,50

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.. Morris, III.

LETTUCE, Boston Market, Tennis Ball. Curled

Simpson. Grand Raoids and other vars., 15c

per 100 $1 per 1000; $8.50 per lO.UOO. If by mail

add 10c per 100.
TOMATO, small plants for transplanting, in

several varieties; 15c per 100, $1.00 per 1000,
PEPPER, small plants for transphit ting, in

several varieties: 25c per 100; $2.00 per 1000,

Add 10c per 100 if by mail.
EGG PLANTS, New Y'ork Improved, for

tr;^l^planting, 25c per 100; $2.00 per ItOO.
CELERY, CJolden Self-Blanching and White

Plume, 15o per 100; $1.00 per 1000.
Other veget«ble plants in season. Cas/t with order.

R. VINCENT, Jr., &. SON. White Marsh. Md.
WHEN IN WANT OF

RAFFIA!

WRITE

Jacob & Allison,

IMPORTERS,
63 Pine Street, NEW YORK.

Perpetuated

Palms and

Palm Leaves.

Send For Prices.

TROPICAL PREPARED PLANT CO.. Orlando. Na.

By using our first-class

PREPARED PALM MATERIAL

I'lorists can make tlieir owtj PREPARED PALMS.

Write us for full particulars and prices, or see
our adv. in .\merican Florist during February
;ind March.
Florida Natural Products Co.. Box 327. Orlando, Fla,

Asters. Ageratum and Lobelia, 50c per 100,
Salvia SpU-ndens, 75c per 100. Begonia Vi-rnon,
Thunbergia and Feverfew, $1,00 per UIO. He 10-
trope. $1.25 per 100. Single DaliUas. $4 Oil per 1(10.
Canna, extra strong, dry roots, $1.25 per 100. .Ml
strong and healthy plants. Cash with order.
Order now, as slock is limited.

Machines for making pots of cow manure, $5,00
Write for particulars.
ELIZHOLTZ & WOLDIKE. Lawrence L. I.

DUIIDBDD L1NF,US, bright red, early.
If nUDRnDi good cultivated roots. 35c per
do/.; *2,.S0 per 100; $22.50 per 1000, 2.=i0 at 1000 rate,
T. C. ARNOLD, Cometsburg, Pa.

,Moiiey Order oilice, Frankfort Springs, Pa.

PREPARED
CYCAS LEAVES

PREPARED ^

TROPICAL

PALMS

AND

CYCAS
..LEAVES.

Send for Catalogue,

Ostertag Bros., a?^

Washington and Jefferson Aves.. ST. LOUIS. MO.

Universal Insecticide

For Flowers. Trees
and Animals.

Recommended and in use
by the foremost florists and
Qurserymen in the land.
For Sale at the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. GO.

NIAGARA FALLS. N. Y.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,
SHEEP MANURE

I huv"' now on hand :i \i\.rp- 'inantity of
Al bllEl'.l' MANURE. ^"Seud for
I'rice List and Samph'.
H- St fertilizer for Top Dressing.

?L'i".S-,vX*erh%7.''- LONG ISLAND CITY.

HEADQUARTERS

COCOA FIBRE.
SHEEP MANURE,
BONE all grades.
IMPORTED SOOT,

SPHAGNUM and
GREEN MOSS.
RUSTIC WORK, all kinds,
CLAY'S FERTILIZER.

DINNE & CO., igJTVL New York.

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES.

HAIL

For Insurance Agalnsi
Damage by tlaP

Address

JOHN G. ESLER, • Sac'y F. H. A,

SADDLE! RIVER, N. J.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1029

Boston Florist Letter Go.

MANrFACrrKKKH OP

FLORISTS' LETTERS,

This wooden box nicely stained and vaxs
nlBhedt 18x30x12 made In two sections* one
for each alze letter, given away with first
order of 500 letters.

Block T^tterH. 1 ^ or 2-lnch alze. per 100. $2.00.
Script Letterw. $4 Kastener with each letter or word.
Osea by leadlu^ tlorlHts everywhere and for sale by
all wholesale tlurlata and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Trcas. and Manager,
84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS.

The Philadelphia
^ Wire Works.

HENRY RAJSIK, Proprietor.

Manufacturers of all kinds of

WIRE GOODS For florists' Use.
807-809 No. Fourth St.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

ANY FLORAL
OESIOH AT
SHORT NOTICE.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

Cyoas Wreaths. Moss Wreaths, Ferneries

and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves

and Immortelles.

New Catalogue of all FLORISTS' 8UPPL1K8 on
application. ^^For the trade only.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

60, B2, 64 and 56 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

A. HERRMANN,

Cape flowers, ^^^ colobs;
Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs,
A>rD All Florists' Supplies.

Send for Prices.
404.4I2 East 34th St.. NEW YORK.

John Conley & Son,

Manufacturers of

2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET.

REED & KELLER

122 W. 25th St.. NEW YORK CITY.

Invalid Appliance Go,,
COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS

Smllax etrlriKlng made easy
by the use of

MEYER

GREEN SILK/VUNE

/Just the shade ol the foliage.
Samples and prices free.
JOHN C. MEYER i CO.,
1-84 Kingston St. BOSTON, MASS.

For gale by leading FIortBla.

WHITE ENAMEL REFRIGERATOR GO.

St. Paul

Minn,

MANUFACTURERS OF Florlsts' Rcf rigcrators. si

rresDondencK Solicited.

St. l>i.Vh, Minn., 1). c. niln r 8, 1898
White Enamel Rekiiioekator Co., St. Paul, Minn.;

Deak Sirs— SiDct* using your ice cast" in our retail llowt'r department we have siived 30 per cent,
ill the consumption of ice. Our saving in flowers we cannot accurately determine, but should estimate
conservatively :^5 per cent. Not only this, flowers keep with us as they never did before, and retain
their salable appearance longer. Your box is certainly :i boon to the florists, and we predi'-t a wonder-
ful sale on them, especially to the florists, when their qualiflcations become known.

Yours truly, L. L. M.W .V CO.

Importers and Manufacturers of l^lrfcf icfg^ SUOOliCS.

918 FILBERT STREET. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Sheep
Manure

DRIED
AND PULVERIZtD.

PUREST and cleanest
Sheep Manure on the
market. ^Vrite for sam-
ples and prices.

PUCE ORDERS NOW.

J. V. HERRION.

Un. stock Yds., Chicago.

"NICOMITt"

(PATENT)

Vapor Insecticide

X=»OW'I>lvlV.

No Tabor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

ALL GREENHOUSE BUGS.

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN.
The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co.,

LOUISVILLE. KY.

If You Have Stock To Sell...

the best way to make that fact known to the trade i8 by regular

oweitalH^"" " ...The American Florist.

1030

The American Florist.

Mar, 2^

Holyoke, Mass.

The florists in this locality report a
big rush o( funeral work since Christmas.
There has been a great scarcity of flowers,
especially carnations, off crop striking
all at the same time, but as the days
lengthen and sun strengthens, the outlook
brightens. Easter stock is coming on in
fine shape. Lilies will be plentiful and
good, especially longiflorums. Harrisii
are badly diseased as usual. Bedding
stock in this vicinity is plentiful and very
good and the florists anticipate a good
spring trade.

There are several carnation seedlings
in the hands of our growers but they
have not been tested enough for the
originators to say much about them.

The Holyoke, Springfield and Northamp-
ton horticultural societies had the
pleasure of listening to a paper on
"Roses, Past and Present," read by John
N. May, of Summit, at the meeting in
Holyoke on March 7. These societies
have been holding a series of union meet-
ings this winter which have been very
successful and of infinite value.

While in Holyoke Mr. May was enter-
tained by Mrs. Day Chadwick, who is a
prominent member of the Holyoke Horti-
cultural Society.

Mrs. E. n. Howland has been dange-
rously ill for several weeks. G. H. S.

<§) ® ®

Haehisville, R. I.— The greenhouses
of Moses Wilcox have been sold to E.
Delporte.

Jacksonville, III— Joseph Heinl will
use Garland's iron gutter in the range of
new houses which he is preparing to put
up this spring.

'^^■^•m-iK^ftgm^'^kWwm.

HIKOTEEN

J|TC0ST5 4CCNTS FOR EACH COO FEET OF
-5 FLOOR SPACE C-

PUNTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT FLORISTS-

5010 BY SEEBSMf N -

SKABCURA DIPCO.CniCAGO.

i«E>i> i»oars

FOR THE MILLION.

Sample Pot with Price Mailed Free,

TRESH TOBACCO STEMS, one cent per pound,

Put up in bales of two to three hundred pounds.

G. G. POLLWORTH GO.,

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

JMll-wa^vils:©©, "Wis.

KIFT'S

PATENT

Adjustable Vase Holders.

No. 1. — lirasa. nickeled, 4 feet
six clasps to each rod.

Price complete (with green or white
tumblers) $2.25.

Price complete (with green or white
cornucopia vases) $2.60

No. 2.— Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed and
nickeled, with three clasps for fi
to 6-inch pots each $1.75.

KIFT'S PATENT

""^sIp^ed flower tubes.

(As per illustration). 4-inrhPs loii^\
i4-inch diameter, per 100, $3.50.

Uoth'the above are indispensable to the decora-
tor. In use and highly recommended by the prin-
cipal retail stores. Send for illustrated cin'tilar.

JOSEPH KIFT & SON, Florists,

1725 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Please mention the A met tcan Florist ivhen wi tting.

KELLER BROS.,

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

Mnnufacturers of Standard Flower Pots, red iii
color, equal to the best oa the market; are IB
miles from Philadelphia, best of railroad oonneu-
tions. We give special attention tD mail orders and
make special sizes lo order in quantities. A
po.staI will bring prices and discounts.

Seen by New Firms:

AMERICAN f LORIST ADVTS.

BRANCH Jkll
WAREHOV&E

■^CTORY
715-719

'^ J Wharton

;^gf§lPEAVE5> /'^^ - St.-

^ lwlsiAf<D(nT.HY. y^'

LIQUID PLANT FOOD

For Greenhouse Cultivating.

EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY,
Ch icago Office : 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston,

H. K. Snideb, Suite 423, 260 (.'lark St.

RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS.

lOOIb.bae $1.75 iston $ I4.50

« ton S7.50 I ton S28.00

F. O. B. Bridgeport, Conn.

ALSO —

Odorless Lawn Dressing.

Teruia. <'H8h with Or«Ier,

RED TOWERS OREENHOlStS,

>_^ M \CKENSACK, N. J.

THOSE RED POTS

"STANDARDS"

FULL, SIZE AND WIDB BOTTOMS
BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS.

DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y,

HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT. MICH.,

Rep. 400 HOWARD ST.

tgoo.

The American Florist.

1031

THIS IS THE HEATER,

AND THIS IS WHAT THEY SAY OF IT.

oKeWJijlJ^^l^^rc/i Jnl. 1900 __ i8q

per^e a Speoialty.

HATEKSON PLANK ROAD.

Mk.ssus. 'I'lios. \V. Weatiiebed's Sons.

40 and -IK Miirioii Strcft, New York, N. Y.:

Goiitlcmt'D— I am highly cratifled with the n-siilts I h:i\'e obtaiin-d from your Si'ctioiial Hoiler
which you put in for me last Ootobcr. Altliough you would only L^uarantc'e lh(; six sections to
heat 1020 f^<M of -l-m. pipe, I attaclicd it lo over l.HOO feet. It did it so well that I put on about
300 feet more, raalviuf; in all 2.100 feet, and 1 am positive that 1 can add more to it. It is the
best I have ever seen and a threat coal savcT. J have to kei^p the tire door open all the lime.

I would be pleased to have anyone rail and see it. Y'ours truly,

~-''^Jfore^ -g.^ ^^-«fe* ^

WE REFER to the following named parlies who have lately purchased and are using our Sectional BoUer:

v.. M. Wo.id ,V C" , ,\allck, ^las^.
l)!i\ id Dean, Astoria, N. Y.
\\ in. O. Muller. Lyons Ave.. Newark, N. .1.
N. Y'. /ooloirical (hardens.
Geo. Scliul)ert, West Hobokeii, N' , .1.

Established
1859.

K K. Sliulelt, Chatham, N. Y'.
A. E. Aldrett. Morri.s.)n. III.
.1. \V. Miller, Craighead, Pa.
,lolin S-ott. Klalbush, Brooklyn, N. Y.
\\'\\> St. Gfcenhoiiscs. Brootvlyn, .\. ^ ,

(ieo. h'lck, Wi'sl Uol.oVeu, N. .1.
A. IJninner. Lyons l-'arms, N. -T.
11. I'. Paithoy. liayshore, N. X.

IHt/.enbi i-Jcr Kroi,, Hay Rid^e, N. Y.

THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS,

HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS,

Mfrs. of H>i Water ani Sleam Heaters. 46 Marijn S>., NEW YORK.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed in small crates, easy to handle.

Price per crate Price per crate

1500 2-ln. pot» In orate, M.88 120 7-ln, pota In orate, M. 20

60 8 " " 3.00

48 9 " • 3.60

4810 " ■' 4.80

24 11 •' " 3.60

24 12 " " 4.80

1214 " " 4.80

616 " " 4.60

Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. Hanffing Baeketa, Lawn
Vases, etc. 10 per cent for cash with order. Address

HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

AUGUST BOLKEB & 80N8. New Vorb AKentB

(i2 DBT 8TREET. NKW YORK CITT

FLOWER POTS

1600 2M "
1600 28"

6.25

6.00

1000 3 "

6 00

800 3!^ "

5.80

600 4 "

4.50

3206 ••

4 51

144 6 "

3,16

ALL KINDS.

STANDARD POTS

A SPECIALTY

*

List and SAMPLES FREE
SWAHN'S POTTERY MF'G CO..

P. O. Box 78, Minneapolis. Minn.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANTTFACnTRERS OF

Flower Pots.

Before buying write (or prices.
361-363 Herndon Street
near Wrightwood Ave.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

ivvwwywyww^wyww^vwvw^ywvM

• •• Jr 1 f^L- 4f««»

We carry at all times a complete stock of all sizes of second-hand
pipe in first class condition, repainted, rethreaded and complete with
couplings. Our prices will interest you.

We have been selling to Florists generally for years,

BOILER TUBES OR FLUES

Of a second-hand nature, for hot water heating, and for general purposes.
It is all in nice condition and practical for further use. Note our prices:

2 inch ... .6 cts. per ft.

3 inch ..... 8 cts. per ft.

4 inch 12 cts. per ft.

STANDARD FLOWER PDTS

Pinar Quality. Ohiam Ooloh.
IX in., par 100D..|1«0 j SM in., par 1000, t 4 »S
% in., " .. 3 7S 4 in., " i aj

VA in., •< .. ttS I in., '■ lOSi.

i in,, " . i 78 i « la., " 36 tH

f ttc^ftfes «ztrii.

C. HENNECKE CO.'""-^ir*^*

Please menlton the American Florist when writhisr-

Standard .s'.?'

FLOWER

Pots

Write for our catalogue No. 47, quoting low prices on SASH, ROOF-
ING GLASS, BRAND NEW GARDEN HOSE, and supplies in gen-
eral bought by us at SHERIFFS' AND RECEIVERS' SALES.

CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKINfi CO.,

West 35th and Iron Sts. CHICAGO^ ILL.

Please mention the American Florist when -ivriting.

if your ^reenhouseB are within 500 mlleA of
the Capitol, write ua ; we can save you money,

W. H. ERNEST,

28th and M Streets N. E. WASHINGTON. D C

Pit use ntrtihon (he A nir) lean Flcnist rc/iefi zoilim;

American florist Advertisements
Pay Advertisers.

Standard Yentilatiog
Machine.

HAS POSITTVtlY NO
EQUAL FOR

STRENGTH,
DURABILITY
:ANP NF.ATNF.S.S^

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and
shaft cast id one (malleable iron) . No slipping on
Line Shaft M tue case with all others. Catalogue
free....

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO.

Pleaie tnerJion the A tnct ican Florist luhen ivt iling.

1032

The American Florist.

Mar. 24,

Index to Advertisers.

AdTertlBing Bates.... 1008

AUen J K 1OI3

American Rose Co — II

Amllng K C 1010

Arnold T G 1028

Ball rhaB.I) 1027

Bassett Sl Waflbbnro ..1011
Bayeredorter H & Co. 1029

Beckert WC II

Benthey 4 Co 1011

Berger U H 4 Co.... 1014

Bernard A II

Bemlnn H Q 1012

BlDkekunat Die II

BInstead Geo W 1021

Blanc A & Co 10 6

Bobbink & Atklna. . . . 101:1

Boston Letter Co 11129

Brague L B 1010

Brant 8 D 10.9

Budlons J A 1011 1024

Bunyardn A lOlB

Barpee W Atlee & Co II

Carmody J D IV

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An Urban Harbinger.

In the sweet country, as the sprin^''s

Advance decks out the scenery.
And limns with hues the colored things

And gives the greens their greenery,
I love to watch when I am there
Each little step of Nature's care;
The wiles with which she goes about
To coax the shivering crocus out,
And, day by day. succeeding troops
Of blooms to marshal in their groups.

In lown it's different: All's wrought out

With least of her complicity,
By man-power, helped, as I misdoubt,

By steam and electricity.
The bed that yesterday was snow
To-morrow's planis, set all arow;
You press a button and they blow.
.Tust wiitcli them and you'll see it's so.
I'm told, too, that in open sight
The park men turn thera off at night.

You can't relv on city plants

Whose habits have been tampered with.
I :ilway.s look at theni askance.

Such culture as they're pamjiered with
Might well their little minds upset.
Confuse their dates, make them forget
The calendar, their proper limes
As set bv use and nursery rhymes-
All, all. except, come sun. come cold.
They're bound to blossom when they're told.

I trust them not, but when its fair

I note in garb delectable
Soohronia driving out for air

With parent most respectable.
And when she leaves her furs at home
I say the season's ripening some.
Successive hats new brought from France.
Denote to me the sun's advance.
And. when her parasols appear,
] crv, " Now bless mel summer's here."

—Scribner^s Magazine.

THE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

FIRST ANNUAL MEETING, NEW YORK. MARCH 28, J900,

The first annual meeting of the Ameri-
can Rose Society was called to order at
the Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York, on
Wednesday afternoon, the attendance
being large. President Benjamin Dor-
rance proved an ideal presiding officer
and opened the session with a highly
interesting address, during which he
reviewed the evolution of the rose during
the past thirty years.

Secretary Barron reported thirty-five
life members and 169 active and associ-
ate members. The report of Treasurer
May was also very encouraging.

Officers were elected as follows: Presi-
dent, Benjamin Dorrance, Dorranceton,
Pa ; vice-president, John H. Taylor, Bay-
side, N. Y.; secretary. Leonard Barron,
New York; treasurer, John N. May, Sum-
mit, N. J. N. Butterbach and H. A. Sie-
brecht were chosen to succeed themselves
as members ot the executive committee.

The society was given a pressing invi-
tation to Sj'racuse for its next meeting,
but it was voted to again meet in New
York.

Prof. Byron D. Halsted presented an
essay upon diseases of the rose, which is
published herewith.

Diseases of the Rose.

BY PROF. BYRON D. HALSTED.

The earliest trouble of the rose to
engage my attention ten years ago, when
I first went to the New Jersey Experiment
Station, was that due to nematodes. In
the report of that year it is recorded that
"sickly, stunted greenhouse roses have
been sent to the station and the cause for
the lack of vigor was not far to seek.
The roots of the plants were badly
knotted and the whole root system
infested with gall worms."

Inthe report for the next year (1891) the
followingis found recorded: "Complaints
have come to the station from various
quarters of a shortness in the hothouse
rose crop, and a visit made to Madison
and other rose growing localities con-
vinces me that the trouble is not due to
any one enemy. The afiected rose plants
have a stunted, sickly appearance; they
fail to send up strong shoots, and only
develop short stems, bearing pale, sickly
leaves. Such plants fail to produce good
flowers and are comparatively worth-
less.

"The roots of such specimens may be
swollen in places, and the knots contain
multitudes of nematod'e worms. It is of
gfeat importance to have the soil used
lor potting plants or the greenhouse bed
free from the worms, and, of course, only
plants with roots free from knots and
galls should be used. The greatest
trouble with the rose plant soil is proba-
bly the manure that is used in great
abundance by the growers. It is likely
that this manure is infested with the
worms. An experiment in raising roses
in a soil where stable manure is replaced
by a judicious mixture of commercial fer-
tilizers is well worth trying. It has
been shown, for example, during the
present season, that sweet potatoes can
be grown to great profit without the
city manure that has been the standard
source of plant food among truck farm-
ers. Also, it has been demonstrated that
potatoes thus grown are less liable to
attacks of the various rots and decays.
If the right mechanical consistency for
the roses can be obtained in connection
with the commercial fertilizers, it is quite
evident that the soil would be under bet-
ter control and less liable to various
infections."

In 1892 six pages were given to nema-
todes, thus showing that the study of
the subject had been continued. The last
words by the speaker upon the subject
are in an article written by request for
the Florists' Exchange and published in
its issue for January 27 of the present
vear. From that article the closing par-
agraphs are quoted: "The point that
most interests rose growers is how to
get rid of the nematodes. In order to
do this it will be of much assistance to
know where the worms come from; how
they propagate and get into the roots of
infested plants. These eel worms are
much more abundant than generally sup-
posed, and it is only when they are
numerous that their mischief becomes
apparent. In looking up the subject of
tomato blight in the south, some years
ago, it was observed that the tomato
plants were, almost without exception,
more or less affected with the root galls,
and the same is true of a large list ot
plants, both herbaceous and woody.
The nematodes are, as a rule, much more
abundant in warm climates than else-
where, and the lack of these pests in

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Mar. 3t

northern gardens is likely due to the
freezing oi the soil.

"The greenhouse furnishes the proper
condition for the propagation of the eel
worms, and this naturally raises the
• question of how they first get into the
bed. This may be in one or more of sev-
eral ways. They may be already in the
roots of plants, but in small numbers,
when the plants are placed in the house.
To guard against this, the roots should
be examined as closely as possible for the
galls when the beds are set and all galled
rose plants excluded. The nematodes
may come in with the earth. As before
stated, the worms infest a large number
of kinds of plants, and it is an easy mat-
ter for them to come with the soil. Soil
that has not been used for growing
plants in the garden is not necessarily
free, but if taken from a pasture or
meadow may contain many nematodes.
Then again, they may be taken into the
house with the manure that is used.

"The determination of the best precau-
tion remains for the practical rose grower.
Cold in excess will probably destroy the
worms, and likewise a high temperature
is inimical to them. Both these condi-
tions may be impracticable to apply to
the soil, the one being impossible in some
cases, and the other too expensive.

"Recently Doctors Stone and Smith, of
the Massachusetts Experiment Station,
have made extensive tests with nema-
todes, and they conclude their report by
stating that while many solutions are
capable of killing the mature worms, the
strength and amount necessary to add
to the soil is great. The most effectual,
complete and practical method at the
present time of exterminating nematodes
in greenhouses is by heating the soil by
means of steam. This can be accom-
plished without much expense, providing
proper attention is paid to the method of
applying the steam. They find the mini-
mum amount of heat necessary to kill the
nematodes is 140° F. Rose growers
might make the experiment of heating
the soil of a small portion of the bed
before setting the plants, and satisfy
themselves if such treatment will pay.

"If manure is the chief vehicle of the
worms, it may be possible to grow
roses without so much of this constit-
uent in the rose soil. It may be that
roses can be grown with a formed soil,
to which all the necessarv elements of
plant food have been added as com-
mercial fertilizers. Perhaps, however,
the pampered rose will not perform
its part unless fed in the ordinary way
to which its ancestry had been accus-
tomed. The fact is that the worms are
doing much damage, and when they are
once in a plant there is no known way of
driving them out. New conditions may
induce the formation of new roots, and a
sickened plant may revive, but this is not
to be expected under such circumstances.
With roses the writer has not found the
eel worms in other than the roots and it
is not thought that cuttings from galled
plants will carry the trouble."

THE BLACK SPOT.

The most widespread and conspicuous
of the 100 or more fungous diseases of
the rose is the black spot due to the
Actinonema ros;e Fr.,and first described
in 1826. It is seen that this is an old
enemy and has long been known to the
rose growers of Europe. The foliage,
when attacked, soon develops the char-
acteristic black spots, and the leaves
become elsewhere pale, and shortly fall
to the ground. As a result, rose houses
badly infested with the black spot show
but tew kaves ?ipd fewer blooms, The

microscopic structure of this fungus has
been fully considered, with plates, in the
first annual report made by Prof. Scrib-
ner as Chief of the Section of Vegetable
Pathology of the United States Depart-
ment of Agriculture, for the year 18S7.
It only needs to be said here that experi-
ments with this fungus have been carried
on sufficiently by the New Jersey station
to warrant the assumption that it can
be controlled by the proper use of fungi-
cides. This trouble may be held in check
by the carbonate of copper compound
(cupram) using five ounces of the carbon-
ate of copper to three quarts of ammonia
and sixty gallons of water. The spray-
ing should be done once a week, using a
hose with a nozzle that gives a fine spray.
The point should be to wet every part of
the plant and yet not drench it. If many
leaves have fallen from the plant they
should be gathered up and burned.

Some varieties are more liable to the
black spot than others. When possible

— that is, when all other things remain
the same — it is, of course, wise to grow
those least susceptible to the disease. It
may be said, in passing, that during the
year 1892 the black spot was observed
by the speaker upon a species of wild
rose, Rosa humilis, where it was causing
the leaves to become spotted and yellow.
It is not surprising, for the wild plant
was growing but a short distance from
a neglected estate where garden roses
were badly spotted. The actinonema is
a small genus and some of the species are
parasites upon the basswood, beach, ash
and viburnum. The one upon the rose
is not found upon plants outside of the
genus rosa, and there has its favorite
species and varieties. This is shown in a
remarkable manner with some of the
cultivated sorts grown side by side in
the same house. It is often very bad
upon the American Beauty.

THE ROSE LEAF BLIGHT.

A fungus that disfigures and injures the
rose leaves almost as badly as the black
spot is the Sphierella rosigena Ell., com-
monly called the rose leaf blight. A
thoroughly diseased leaflet has large,
irregular blotches of gray color sur-
rounded by a margin of dark purple.
The gray, dead center of the spot bears a
number of pimples or specks, more numer-
ous and conspicuous near the center, and
in these the spores are produced.

Under the microscope the fungus is
very different from the black spot and
instead is closely related to the leaf
blight of the strawberry which is due
to Sph^rella fragaria? Tul. In other
words, the two blights in question are
as closely related as any two specie? of"

the genus rosa. It is important to know
these relationships between the various
plant diseases for it is helpful in the strug-
gle in overcoming them. The leaf blight
of the strawberry is very much more
common than that of the rose and any
effective remedy found for the former
may be of value in checking the ravages
of the latter. Fruit growers have found
this strawberry leaf blight a hard one to
check, perhaps because of its many forms
of spores and the low habit of the plant
and the consequent difficulty of readily
spraying the foliage upon the under side.
This difficulty does not obtain with the
rose, and it may be controlled more
easily. There is no question but that the
standard fungicides should be used when
this fungus is at work.

The black rot of the grape, due to
La^stadia Bidwellii (Ellis), is a first
cousin of the rose disease in hand and the
fact is mentioned because the grape rot
trouble is one of the most common and
destructive of the whole list of fungous
diseases. There is a stubbornness met
with in attempts to control this decay
that almost baffles some vine growers,
especially during moist months in the
growing season.

THE ROSE MILDEW.

The most familiar fungous enemy of
the rose is the mildew, Spha;rotheca pan-
nosa Wallr. This disease has been
known for a long time and is quickly rec-
ognized by the powdery coat it develops
upon the affected parts. It is so rapid in
its development that rose growers are
sometimes inclined to assign the cause of
the growth to that which is in reality
only the condition or conditions favoring
the appearance of the mildew. It comes
from spores, which falling upon the sur-
face of the plant will quickly germinate
and produce a cobwebby coating to the
foliage. This fungus is so different from
the others that have been mentioned
that a word is needed in way of explain-
ing the habit of the parasite, as this lies
at the foundation of the rational treat-
ment of the pest. In the first place the
rose mildew is a surface feeder and only
attaches itself to the epidermis of the
host, through which, by means of small
suckers, it derives its nourishment from
the deeper seated substance. Being there-
fore entirely upon the surface, the fine
threads of the fungus may grow rapidly
and make a mildew patch in a very short
time that is easily seen.

The exact conditions that favor this
development of the spores are of course
better known to the rose grower than
to me. Some of them claim that they
can develop the fungus at will by omit-
ting some essential point in heating,
watering or ventilation, particularly the
last. If a certain current of air is sure to
produce the mildew, and of this I am not
fully able to say, it follows that the
spores of the mildew were widely scat-
tered through the house and they started
into vigorous growth at those places
where the conditions were supplied for
such activity.

The superficial nature of the mildew is
of great importance when the matter of
remedies is considered. It is a fungus
that is in the air, as it may be termed, in
contrast with most of the rose diseases
that, when active, are deeply seated in the
plant. The spores are produced as
minute, delicate cells upon upright fila-
ments that arise from the web of horizon-
tal vegetative hyphae. They are easily
reached by fungicides and apparently
destroyed without difficulty. Any of the
ordinary sprays will answer for the mil-
dew but even these need not be resorted

igoo.

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HUGH QRAHAM'S EXHIBIT AT THE SPRING SHOW OF THE PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

to, provided spraying is uncalled for by
the presence of other rose fungi. In short,
if the mildew is the only enemy at hand
it may be kept in check by the use of
flowers of sulphur, either dusted upon the
plants or even the pipes of the green-
house, the point being to produce a gentle
fumigation of the plants and the whole
house with the fumes of the sulphur.
Professor Maynard, of the Massachusetts
Experiment Station, finds that a small
kerosene stove is most convenient for
this purpose, and the sulphur, by means
of it, is boiled in a kettle for two or three
hours twice a week, the house being
closed during the operation. The only
precaution is to use no more heat than is
sufficient to boil the sulphur, for should
it catch fire it might damage the plants.
Mr. John N. May writes that the best
way to get rid of the mildew is to close
the house about S o'clock in the morn-
ing, run the temperature up to 75", then,
with a bellows, fill the house full of
sulphur. Let the house remain closed
till it reaches 85° or 90° and afterwards
let air in gradually. A constant circula-
tion of air is likewise recommended for
roses at all times. Potassium sulphide,
one ounce to two gallons of water,
sprayed upon the plants, has proved an
effective remedy. Massee states that
"flowers of sulphur mixed with about
one-third of its volume of slaked lime
dusted on the foliage prevents the spread
of the disease." Gardeners, from long
experience, have come to the belief that
rose mildew is induced by a weak condi-
tion of the plant, resulting from partial
starvation, irregular or excessive water-
ing and undue exposure to drafts of cold
air, The best success in rose^grqwing, as

in all other things, attends those who
give constant, intelligent care to the
many details. The rose mildew has its
close of kin in the mildew of the chrysan-
themum, the phlox, pea, gooseberry,
grape, cherry and apple and many forest
trees, as oaks and chestnuts. Some of
them are very injurious, but all can
doubtless be controlled by fungicides.

THE DOWNY MILDEW OF THE ROSE.

A second form of mildew is sometimes
troublesome to rose growers. This is a
close relative of a similar one upon the
greenhouse lettuce and another is often
destructive to spinach, while a third is
the cause of a soft rot of potatoes. It
produces downy or velvety patches upon
the leaf, quite unlike the form above
described and the threads run through
the substance of the leaf. In this case the
fungus will have vegetated for a consid-
erable time before it appears upon the
surface which is entirely for the purpose
of producing its multitude of spores
borne upon the tips of the many aerial
branches.

It is evident that the sulphur fumes
may cause the destruction of the spores,
but may not reach the hyphte that are
vegetating within the substance of the
host. Such treatment, while tending to
check the spread bv means of the spores,
will not be sufficient to arrest the growth
of the fungus that is already in the tissue
of the host.

There is also a second form of spore
that is produced beneath the skin of the
leaf and out of reach of fungicides. As a
precaution it is therefore well to destroy
any mildewed leaves or else when they
fall the spores may be set free. It may
be said that the carei«l rgse grower will

gather up and destroy the dead foliage
and reduce as far as possible, thereby, the
chances of his plants becoming diseased
from spores that are formed upon or
within the old leaves.

THE ROSE RUST.

There is a genuine rust of the rose
similar to that of the wheat, oats and
other grains, but it is a pleasure to note
that it is not common upon indoor roses in
this portion of the country. It has been
sent to me at various times as a trouble-
some pest upon roses grown for orna-
ment in the flower garden and lawn. In
"Plant Diseases by Massee," a new book
just published in London, this rust is
figured and described as follows: "A
troublesome pest to cultivators of roses,
attacking more especially hardy hybrid
varieties. All three forms of the fungus
are produced on the same host. The
a;cidia appear in late spring on the
leaves and young shoots, forming pow-
dery, orange patches, and often cause
distortion of the shoots. About mid-
summer the patches become deeper in
color, owing to the formation of uredo-
spores. Finally the teleutospores, or rest-
ing spores, are produced as minute black
dots on the under surface of the leaves.

"The appearance of the disease in
spring depends entirely on the presence
of teleutospores in the neighborhood; it
is therefore necessary to collect and burn
all fallen leaves in the autumn. Plants
that have been attacked the previous
season should be thoroughly drenched
with a solution of sulphate of copper in
water, two ounces in three gallons, in
early spring before the buds expand. The
soil around the plants may also be sprayed
witU the same solutioo, Dilute Bordeaux

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mixture or ammoniated carbonate of
copper solution checks the a:cidium and
uredo stages. The fungus also grows on
wild roses, and these may become a
source of infection unless precautions are
taken."

American rose growers are doubtless
familiar with the orange-colored, pow-

dery masses in early summer which
accompany the malformations of stem
and leaf, followed by the dark, almost
coal black, patches later in the season.
When a shrub is badly infested there is
little better to do than cut the whole
plant away close to the ground. This
fungus is closely related to the one
upon the blackberry and raspberry,
causing the destructive rust of those
plants. It has been shown that the
fungous hyph<-v penetrate all parts of
the blackberry plant, even the roots, and
the rose grower may not find that severe
pruning will rid a plant of the pest when
it is thoroughly infested. Therefore, as
with the raspberry rust, it may be neces-
sary to root out and destroy the rose
bush and start again with a healthy
plant. This rose rust is a good illustra-
tion of the great depth to which a fungus
will penetrate in the host and the diffi-
culty of eradicating the same. It goes
without saying that ordinary sprays will
be of little curative effect upon a plant
when the living vegetative threads of its
fungous parasite penetrate to all parts.
In California the writer has seen the rust
upon roses much worse than here, when
every leaf upon some shrubs was badly
affected. In such a warm climate, when
the plants retain their foliage throughout
the year, the dark, winter spores, not
being needed, are omitted and the
orange-colored form of summer is peren-
nial. There are many of the rusts in the
warmer parts of the earth that grow
continuously, while the same kinds of
plants with us are exemot, presumably
due to the uncongenial nature of our
climate. In passing it may be said that
the chrysanthemum rust produces only

the summer form in the greenhouse and
the hardy out-of door sorts seem to be
exempt from the disease.

THE ROSE ANTHEACNOSE.

The chief feature of this disease is the
scarcity of leaves. Instead of a plant
with foliage upon all the canes, there are
but few leaves upon some stems, while
others are entirely defoliated. The
whole plant is infested with the fungus,
and this parasite so saps the vitality and
interferes with the processes of growth
that the leaves, even if they were healthy
in themselves, are unable to perform
their work. The fact is that the leaves
are infested with the anthracnose fila-
ments, and soon after falling, if not
before, they will show the spore forma-
tion of the anthracnose fungus, GUco-
sporium rosa; Hals. In general appear-
ance and habits of growth, this fungus
is quite similar to the one causing the
anthracnose of the raspberry, Gkco-
sporium venetum; possibly it is identical
and if so the presence of the one is a
menace to the host of the other.

The rose plant is most likely attacked
while young, or at least it is to be pre-
sumed that the young portions of a plant
are most susceptible. The attack is
from without, and the spores falling upon
the surface of the young, tender canes,
and leaves as well, germinate there and
produce, in a short time, an aSectedspot.
If this takes place in a cane, it is natural
to suppose that the portion above the
infested part will be girdled, in so far as
the attack is great, and this will interfere
with the direct support by the whole
plant of the part beyond the diseased
place. Besides this, the fungus spreads,
and more rapidly, in the direction toward
the tip of the cane. It is not unusual for
a diseased plant to send up apparently
healthy shoots from near the base of the
stem, these in turn to become infested.

Roses that have a sickly color to their
foliage, with the leaves falling prema-
turely, especially from the tips of the
canes, may be suspected as victims of
the anthracnose. A hand-lens should be
sufficient to assist in finding pinkish
blotches upon the leaves, particularly
those that lie upon the moist earth
beneath the half-defoliated plant. Similar,
but better defined, pimples usually occur
upon some portion of the cane.

It will be gathered from these remarks
that the rose anthracnose is a specific
disease, caused by a well-defined fun-
gus that grows rapidly from spores,
penetrates the substance of stem and
leafand finally causes defoliation and
death of the cane. The anthracnose,
because of its multitudes of spores pro-
duced in pimples on leaves, particularly
fallen ones, and the canes, and the ease
with which they are transported by
water, also rapidity of germination, all
combine to make this fungus enemy of
the roses very contagious.

This class of fungi to which the gloco-
sporium belongs is amenable to treat-
ment by fungicides. A coating of the
Bordeaux mixture or cupram upon
the leaves and stems prevents in large
degree the entrance of the germs.
Therefore all rosehouses where there is
any anthracnose should be sprayed with
one of the above compounds. It goes
without further saying that all plants
that are nearly leafless from this cause
should be either cut down close to the
soil or thrown bodily into the bumheap.

THE ROSE LEAF SPOT.

Somewhat similar to the leaf blight
previously mentioned is the leaf spot due
to the fungus Cercosporarosa-icola Pass.

This produces spots that are of a gray
color with a dark purple border, and
the spores are long and borne in little
tufts upon the surface of the central por-
tion of the dead areas. In microscopic
structure the leaf spot and the leaf blight
are very different, the former having the
spores upon the tips of threads which
previously have grown through the
stomates. The leaf blight has the spores
borne internally in small pits and
are poured out in a viscid coil when the
part is moistened.

These facts are given to show that
while to the naked eye the differences
between the two herein named fungi are
not apparent, under the microscope they
are widely unlike, and the treatment
that will work admirably for one may
not answer for the other. As yet this
leaf spot is not common, but when found
at all is often quite destructive. From
the nature of the fungus it is inferred that
it is to be easily controlled by fungicides.
For example, its cousin, Cercospora
beticola Sacc, is the common beet leaf
spot with which there have been many
experiments, and it is found very amena-
ble to treatment with the Bordeaux mix-
ture and other standard fungicides.

BLACK SPECK OF ROSES.

Complaints have come to the writer
from time to time with regard to a
speck upon the rose plants. This trouble
is due to the indirect, and not to the
intentional, action of a fungus, and in
this respect is quite unusual, and merits
a word of consideration. The fungus
that is the source of trouble is somewhat
closely related to the coarse one that
thrives upon bread, and is very damaging
to sweet potatoes in the storage bin,
causing the soft rot. In short, it is one
of the molds and grows upon organic
substances and not, as before stated,
upon the rose.

PILOBOLUS CRYSTALINUS.

(l-'ungus to whifh black speck of the rose is due).

The fungus in question is Pilobolus
crystalinus Tode, and forms in large
numbers upon the manure used to cover
the bed where roses are growing. As it

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matures a dark oval ball or sac is pro-
duced filled with spores of the pilobolus.
This black sac is supported upon a
swollen stalk rising from the surface ol
the manure.and when mature the enlarged
portion, filled with liquid, suddenly forces
off the spore sac and collapses, throwing
the ball of spores into the air. These
dark spore sacsarecovered with moisture
as they are discharged and will adhere to
any object which they may strike in
their flight.

The writer has examined houses where
this fungus has developed extensively
upon the manure and counted as many
as a hundred specks to the square inch
upon the white wood-work surrounding
the bed. An examination of the perpen-
dicular sash in dividing walls in green-
houses will show, from the numerous
spore specks adhering, that the height to
which the dark sacs are thrown is fully
ten feet; but there is a rapid falling oH' in
the number upon any given area when
the height of two or three feet is reached.
These specks, ot course, from what has
been written, may be upon any plant
that is within range; but they do no
further harm than the disfigurement
thereby psoduced. They are more often
met with in rose houses, because there
the manure is more frequently left upon
the surface than with other- kinds of
plants.

If a remedy is sought it may be found
in dispensing with the manure on the sur-
face, stirring it at frequent intervals to
prevent the fungi from having time to
mature their dark shells containing the
"shot" in the form of spores, so to speak,
or by using some fungicide as a spray
upon the manure that will kill the mold.
However, as a rule the bombardment
does not last long and no vigorous meas-
ures are generally called for in this case.
An illustrated article, by the writer, upon
this subject appeared in the American
Florist for April 30, 1S9S.

BRONZING OF THE ROSE.

As a last trouble to be mentioned at
this time attention may be called to a
peculiar discoloration of the leaves that
has been termed "bronzing." Theafliected
foliage takes on a brown hue and the
leaflets may fall away. With some vari-
eties, as La France, it is much more fre-
quently met with than upon most other
varieties. It is not demonstrated as
being of fungous origin and probably is
due to a structural weakness permitting
the skin to become scalded or at least
injured by too great exposure to the sun.

If this be the fact the remedy seems to
lie in a more complete shading of the
plants. Of two varieties equal in all
other points the one that is most nearly
free from the "bronzing" should be
chosen.

CONCLUSION.

In conclusion it may be said that the
purpose of this paper has been to point
out some of the characteristics of the
leading fungi injurious to the rose, with
remarks upon the remedies for the same
so far as they have been determined. As
a rule these diseases thrive best under
conditions of too great moisture accom-
panied by ill ventilation and draughts of
cold air. One cannot say that they are
entirely creatures of neglect, but fre-
quently they come in their greatest
strength when culture has not been
according to the sound principles of
healthy vegetable growth.

Let it not be forgotten, however, that
fungous diseases are contagious and the
virus for inoculation passes from plant
to plant by the currents of air and may

NEW ROSE BALTIMORE.

drip from leaf to leaf in the water that
falls from the nozzle of the hose. Great
care needs to be taken not to introduce
an enemy with new stock and the grower
should be swift to discard or destroy that
which is not healthy.

The true rose grower will make it his
highest ambition to grow superior plants,
for the profit it may be, but first of all
because his heart is in his work, and I do
not know of anything one can be more
proud of than roses, the queen of all the
flowers, which as loved pets have will-
ingly and generously produced objects of
the highest beauty and excellence in
response to tender, sympathetic and lov-
ing care.

New Rose Baltimore.

This latest of John Cook's roses is in
every way worthy to be named after the
beautiful city where it was produced and
is a close approach to a white American
Beauty. In stem and leaf it is no whit
behind that popular variety, and a
cluster of it on stems three or four feet
long, with its plentiful, massive foliage,
topped by great buds of white, shading

to a delicate shell pink center is a delight
to the eye. The world of roses is not
stationary but moving, and moving in
the direction of size conspicuously. It is
safe to say that with the advent of a
class of large roses such as this, that can
be forced continuously, our present
everyday varieties will become as rare as
the Isabella Sprunts, Bon Silenes and
Safranos of twenty-five years ago are to-
day. Mack.

Rose Growing With Chemical Fertilizers.

Some extensive experiments have been
made by Prof. Wm. Stuart, of the Experi-
ment Station, Lafayette, Ind. The sub-
ject has been treated quite exhaustively
in a bulletin by Mr. Stuart, who sum-
marizes the results as follows:

"There is every reason to believe from
the results obtained in the several experi-
ments enumerated, that chemical fertili-
lizers when properlj- used may be made
to serve every need of the rose plant so
far as food is concerned.

"The use of raw bone meal in every
instance gave an increased yield over
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giving a greater percentage of gain than
did those receiving other forms of phos-
phoric acid.

"Pure bone meal is not injurious to
rose plants, even when applied in
amounts largely in excess of the require-
ments of the plant.

"The acidulated bone meal which has
been used by florists and supposed to be
harmful, did not produce any noticeable
injury, even when used in large amounts.

"As a rule, a combination of phos-
phoric acid and nitrate of soda gave
better results than one of phosphoric acid
and muriate of potash.

"Two or three applications of potash
during the season was found to be pre-
ferable to a single application, although
in some instances no injury from the
single application was apparent.

"A larger number of Perle roses were
produced from plants grown in a black
than in a clay loam, while the Kaiserin
gave reverse results.

"The sub-watering method proved an
efficient means of supplying the plants
with moisture."

Market Ferns.
Lomaria ciliata major may be recom-
mended as one of the best of the genus;
spores germinate freely, and with good
treatment useful plants may be estab-
lished in a few months. Its great advan-
tage over L. gibba is that the fronds
stand more erect; the fronds are also
longer. Few ferns make more symmet-
rical table plants. To establish good
plants they must have careful attention
from the start. The seedlings should
be divided singly as soon as large
enough to handle, and potted in a light

compost. When large enough for pot-
ting into 5-inch pots, a good rough com-
post may be used, fibrous loam, leaf
mould and peat, with plenty of sand
added, and good drainage; or if leaf
mould is not to be had, some well rotted
stable manure may be used. They may
be grown on in a stove temperature, and
like a moist atmosphere, but over water-
ing at the roots should be avoided.
After the plants have attained to a useful
size, they may be gradually hardened oft
and well exposed to the light, when the
fronds will harden and will stand well
when used for house decoration. The
lomarias are not the most popular of
fern", but I have found that the above
variety finds a ready sale and should
rank among our most useful market
ferns.

Of the larger fronded maidenhair ferns,
Adiantum scutum is the most useful; it
makes a well furnished plant in a 5-inch
pot, or as a larger specimen it is very use-
ful. The plant should be potted in good
rough loam, and plenty of manure, and
a good sprinkling of sharp sand; unless
the loam is very heavy no peat should be
used. Grown in good loam, the fronds
are of better substance than when a
light, peaty compost is used. Young
plants may be raised freely from spores.
It is, however, necessary to be careful to
collect new spores, and they should be
taken just as the first spore cases begin
to burst open. I may add that in pot-
ting off the young plants, clumps of three
or four seedlings maybe potted together,
and will make well furnished stuff much
quicker than when grown singly. In the
earlier stages they may be grown in
plenty of heat; but after they are well

advanced an intermediate temperature,
with plenty of light and air, will ensure
firm fronds, which last well either when
cut, or used as pot plants. I believe if a
regular succession of this useful fern were
sent to market, it would soon become as
popular as Pteris cretica major is at the
present time. In referring to this vari-
ety, it occurs to me how changes come
about from time to time, even in the
demand for ferns. A few years ago the
crested varieties of P. serrulata and P.
cretica were more in demand. Now the
plain fronded varieties find more favor,
especially P. cretica major or P. Ouvrardi,
as the best variety is often called. — .4.
Hewsley in the Gardeners' Chronicle.

Relationship of Flow and Return Pipes.

Ed. Am. Florist:— Kindly inform me if
one 2inch pipe is sufficient return for
eight lU-inch pipes, the return to run
along the end of the houses farthest from
the boiler? The house is 125 feet long
and there will be one foot fall in 200 feet
of the return. T. E. B.

Whether used as a flow or a return, it
is not advisable to carry more than 200
feet of radiation with a two-inch pipe
unless the coil is considerably above the
heater. Eight l^^-inch returns 125 feet
long will give nearly 350 square feet of
radiation, and the surface of the return
itself will bring it up to more than 400
feet of radiation, which will require a
2' 2inch supply and return pipe, unless
many feet above the heater. L. R. T.

Carmel, Me — Ernest Harvey, late of
Freeport, is to build a greenhouse here
30x60.

HOUSE OF OATTLEYA TRIAN,€ 820 FLOWERS. AT BAYARD THAYER'S, LANCASTER, MASS.

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Rose Kaiserin Augusta Victoria.

The accompanying illustration shows
a bloom of this popular rose produced
by a plant in a ten-inch pot. The plant
was grown by Michael Pope, a gardener
of Naugatuck, Conn. Mr. Pope states
that he has much success with this vari-
ety in pots. The plants are grown in the
open field all summer and lifted and
potted in the tall.

Exhibition of The American Rose Society.

The first annual exhibition of this
voung organization, at the Eden Musce,
New York City, on March 27, 28 and 29,
was a great and unqualified success.
Had the hall been larger, the beauty of
the unprecedented collection of fine
Beauties, Brides and Bridesmaids that
had been brought together would have
been more apparent and fnore fully real-
ized by the visitors. The display of the
new Liberty, showing its adaptability to
various forms of decorative work, would
have been alone almost sufficient to
adorn a small hall. The secretary stated
that the number of exhibitors was over
fifty and the number of separate entries
was 127. The judges were Edwin Lons-
dale, Robert Halliday, W. I. Brewer,
Samuel Goldring, I. L. Powell and George
Hay. Their duties were by no means
either easy or enviable on account of the
close competition in a number of the
commercial classes. The hall was fes-
tooned about with southern smilax and
several groups of palms, crotons, etc.,
filled the comers and stage and this,
together with thetallmirrordecorations,
relieved the show of the monotony fre-
quently seen in exhibitions of this charac-
ter. It would have been better had the
tables been considerably lower, the tall
roses in the tall vases towering so high
as to be often beyond the range of vision.
Another year it is to be hoped that, with
more time for preparation and the incen-
tive of this very successful affair to give
encouragement, we shall see a good lot
of hybrid perpetual roses on the boards;
they were conspicuously absent on this
occasion.

The most conspicuous feature of the
show was Liberty rose. Its elegant
color and fine keeping qualities were well
displayed in the various forms in which
it was shown, much credit being also
due to J. I. Donlan, who did the work of
arranging it with his accustomed taste.
There were two novelties that attracted
more than usual attention. Robert Scott
& Son's new hybrid tea, which has been
named Robert Scott, might well be
described as an ever-blooming Baroness
Rothschild. It is the progeny of Mer-
veille de Lyon and Belle Siebrecht, the
former being the seed-bearing parent,
and best of all, it is an American-raised
seedling. The Floral Exchange, of Phila-
delphia, showed their novelty, the pink
sport from American Beauty, named
Queen of Edgely, to good advantage.
The color is a little softer than that of
American Belle and the full constitutional
strength and vigor of the Beauty appears
to have been retained.

The Mason cup for the best display of
roses was won by Peter Crowe, Utica,
N. Y, with a grand vase of 200 Brides-
maids with four-foot stems. The Bliss
cup for best fifty blooms was won by E.
G. Asmus with Liberty. The Fitzgerald
prize went to T. J. Kelly, Madison, for
thirty-six Bridesmaids. The Thorley
cup went to E. G. Asmus for a collection
of twenty-nine named varieties of roses.
This roust be won in two exhibitions

ROSE KAISERtN AUGUSTA VICTORIA.

(Bloom from a teu-inch pot plant).

before becoming permanent property.
The Wood prize went to A. G. Spalding
for twelve Marechal Niels. The Pierson
cup for 100 red blooms was won by E.
G. Asmus with Liberty. The Asmus
prizes for fifty Beauties were awarded,
first to J. Heacock, Philadelphia, and
second to L. M. Noe, Madison, N. J. The
Taylor cup for Admiral Dewey rose was
awarded to its donor. The American
Rose Company's cup for Golden Gate
went to Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J.
James Dowlen, gardener to H. L. Terrell,
won first and Wm. Turner, gardener to
W. Rockefeller, won second for the New
Jersey Floricultural Society's prizes. J.
H. Dunlop, Toronto, got the Morris
County Gardeners' prize. The Hill vase
for collection of named roses went to E.
G. Asmus. The Lenox Horticultural
Society's prize went to P. J. Donohue,
gardener to M. K. Jessup. The Young
cup for mantel decoration was won by
E. G. Asmus, the principal flower used
being Liberty rose. Mr. Asmus also got
the Craig cup for mirror decoration with
Mme. de Watteville roses. The New York
Florists' Club's medals were awarded,

gold to Peter Crowe and silver to Benj.
Dorrance. The Lincoln Company prize
went to Edmund M. Wood&Co.,Natick,
Mass., for the finest roses in the show.
Siebrecht & Son put up a handsome mir-
ror decoration with asparagus, Beauty,
Bride, gardenias and Farleyense fern in
competition and Jos. Kift & Son gave a
fine illustration of the usefulness of their
adjustable vase holders and small flower
vases in decorative cut flower work. A
Liberty cap made entirely of about 100
short stemmed Liberty roses was much
admired.

In the regular "open to all" prize
classes awards were as follows: Bride,
first, E. M. Wood & Co.; second, Jos.
Heacock. American Beauty; first, Myers
& Samtman; second, Joseph Heacock.
Bridesmaid, first, H.,Hentz, jr., Madison,
N. J.; second, Jos. Heacock. Meteor,
first, J. H. Dunlop, Toronto; second, L.
B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J.
Morgan, first, J. H. Dunlop. Cusin,
second, E. G. Asmus. Hoste, first, J. H.
Dunlop. Golden Gate, first, Peter Crowe,
Utica. Lady Dorothea, first, Elwood
Brant, Madison. Watteville, first, B. G.

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Asmus. In the class reserved for small
growers of roses prizes were as follows:
Beauty, first, H. Weber & Sons. Brides-
maid, second, P. F. Ryan.

In the class for private gardeners and
amateurs the awards were as follows:
Beauty, first, Chas. Brentanzel, gardener
to W. L. Stowe; second, S. L. Talbot,
gardener to L. P. Morton. Bride, first,
N. Butterbach, gardener to C. N. Bliss;
second, T. Heather, gardener to J. B.
Colgate. Bridesmaid, first, N. Butterbach;
second, A. A. Taafe, gardener to F. O.
Mathieson. Wootton, first,,T. Heather.
Bon Silene, first, T. Heather. C. Stein-
hoff won first and second prize for Crim-
son Rambler. Certificates were given to
The Floral Exchangelfor Queen of Edgelv,
to R. Scott & Son for Robert Scott,
and to Benj. Dorrance for Sarah Nesbitt.

Among the exhibits other than roses
were some nice orchids from Lager &
Hurrell. They had two cattleya novel-
ties, C. Trianffi Fairy Queen and C.
TrianjE aurantiaca, both white varieties;
also American- raised seedling cattleyas,
Clarindiana and Clarindiana var. Clio,
both being the result of a cross between
C. speciosissima and C. intermedia. N.
Butterbach showed a seedling adiantum
between A cuneatum and A. scutum
with hard foliage and very promising
appearance. Dailledouze Bros, showed
carnation No. 666 and received a certifi-
cate for it. W. A. Manda showed
Cherokee rose, J. N. May mignonette,
H. Weber & Sons Carnation Geneveive
Lord, and H. A. Siebrecht & Son deco-
rated the front of the stage with a minia-
ture rose garden. The weather was
glorious throughout.

Among those present from outside the
immediate vicinity of the city were
Messrs. Edwin Lonsdale, Robert Craig,
W. P. Craig, Tos. Heacock, D. Fuersten-
burg, H. C. Gieger, Robert Kift, H. Fan-
court, A. Fahrenwold, A. B. Cartledge,
E. Weiss, F. P. Myers, Geo. Samtman,
Wm. Monroe, H. Simpson, of Philadel-
phia; E. M. Wood, Fred. R. Matheson,
P. Welch and W. J. Stewart, Boston; John
Barr and Alex. Montgomery, Natiek,
Mass.; J. H. Dunlop, Harry Dale and C.
J. Tidy, Toronto, Ont.; IJ. Dean, Little
Silver, N. J.; Frank McMahon and Jas.
Dowling, Seabright, N. J.; N. Butterbach,
Oceanic, N. J.; Wm. Russell and I. L.
Powell, Millbrook, N, Y.; Wm. Scott,
Tarrytown, N. Y.; Peter Crowe, Utica;
P. M. Pierson, Scarborough, N. Y.; P. J.
Donobue and E. Lundberg, Lenox, Mass.;
Fred. Donahue, Babylon, N. Y.; C. J.
Dawson, Newark, N. J ; F. M. Smith,
Cleveland, O.; T. Ulara. Pittsburg, Pa.;
Benj. Dorrance and G. E. Fancourt, Dor-
ranceton. Pa.; Robt. Montgomery, Wei-
lesley, Mass.; J.N. May, J. E. Lager and
H. Hurrell, Summit, N. J.; F. L Moore,
Chatham, N. J.; W. A. Manda, Jos. A.
Manda and D. MacRorie, South Orange,
N. J.; M. MacRorie, John Hayes and Geo.
Smith, Orange, N. J.; Robert Halliday,
John Cook, Jr., Paul Binder and Wm.
Eraser, Baltimore, Md.; Robert Simpson
and Geo. Young, Clifton, N. J.; Geo. Hay,
Stamford, Conn.; Sam. Goldring, Albany,
N. Y.; H. F. Burt, Taunton, Mass.; M.
Higgins, East Bridgewater, Mass.; A.
Lange, Chicago.

F. L. Harris.

In our Boston notes of last week it was
announced that the veteran Massachu-
setts horticulturist, F. L. Harris, would
shortly retire from the scene of his life
work, the famous gardens of H. H.
Hunnewell, at Wellesley. For nearly
half a century Mr. Harris has directed

the work of this splendid establishment,
which is known far and wide as the
best example of ornamental gardening in
America. It therefore affords us great
pleasure on this occasion to be able to
present our readers with a portrait of
Mr. Harris, and we know that thousands
of them will heartily join us in wishing
that he may long be spared to enjoy his
well won honors.

F. L. HARRIS.

The Lord & Johnson Boiler Explosion.

Referring again to the boiler explosion
described by Lord & Johnson, of Owa-
tonna, Minn., on page 680 of the current
volume of the American Florist, and to
my communication relative to the same
subject on page 748, as, in order for Lord
& Johnson to give all the details of the
plant and its installation which were
needed to enable one to state the cause
of the troubles referred to, would
have necessitated considerable cross-cor-
respondence, the gentlemen have written
to me direct, giving in detail all the
desired information, and asking that I
include it in my report to your columns,
for the enlightenment of your readers.

As . the subject may be of iiiterest to
many, I will describe the plant and its
extraordinary manner of installation, as
gathered from the facts submitted, as
fully as possible. The range of houses
consists of a series of three houses, two
of them 16x100 and the other 10x100,
built together on the ridge and furrow
plan, with a six- foot hotbed along the east
side of one house, the boiler cellar being
at the south end, opposite the central
house.

The boiler was a vertical sectional one
of ordinary pattern, of cast iron, the
mains of ample capacity, the flow or
steam main rising directly from the boiler
to about the height of the ridge line of
the houses, and then branching into a
separate steam main into each house,
running along theridgetothefartherend,
then dropping and branching into coils of
seventeen return or circulating pipes,
returning under the side benches, and
then connecting to a common main enter-
ing the boiler at the bottom. In order
to feel sure that the apparatus would
work without hitch, the local fitter
inserted in each of the return coils a com-
plicated swivel expansion joint. From
the above general description, we would

imagine a very simple and good natured
apparatus, but we will now discover
some of its eccentricities.

At the time the plant was installed the
returns had no valves, neither stop nor
check; neither were there anj- air cocks
put in. Under these conditions, when
either of the valves, which were on the
steam or flow mains, were closed, the
water would leave the boiler through
the return pipes, as by the cooling of the
steam within the coils a vacuum was
formed, and as there were no air cocks to
relieve this vacuum, the water in the
boiler was called on to perform this
service, even though there was no steam
pressure recorded on the guage, as the
suction power of a vacuum is equal to
about fifteen pounds to the square inch,
the steam or vapor being thrown off by
the water in the boiler replacing the
water drawn out, until so much water
was drawn out that much of the
fire surtace of the boiler was left
uncovered, and consequently became
overheated.

Now the strange part of the affair is
that, notwithstanding this condition
occurred very frequently during the
early use of the apparatus, and that cold
water was admitted to the boiler to
make good the apparent shortage as
indicated by the water guage, and that
this cold water feed connection was at the
top of the boiler, directly over the heated
surfaces, the boiler apparently suffered
no injury, while, as a matter of fact, the
castings must have been very seriously
strained.

The local steam fitter, realizing at last
that such treatment might result disas-
trously, even to so good natured a
boiler, then inserted air valves at several
points; but even this did not entirely
dispose of the difficulties, as the suction
of the vacuum was so great that the air
valves could not supply air fast enough
to replace it. and some water was still
drawn from the boiler into the coils and
held there until the air valves had
admitted sufficient air; then the water
would slowly drop back to the boiler,
but so slowly, as not to cause any serious
trouble, and under these conditions a
much lesser quantity of water left the
boiler, and it was for a comparatively
short period only.

The steam fitter, having "guaranteed"
a first-class job, and realizing that there
was still something the matter with the
works, and wishing to satisfy his
customer but not knowing quite what to
do in the case, struck on the unique plan
of removing all the air cocks and in their
place inserting stop valves in each end of
each pipe in each coil in each house,
evidently believing in the axiom, "a thing
which is worth doing at all is worth
doing well."

Now we come to the time of the
"accident," at which time stop valves
were on the steam main to each house
and on the coils as above stated, but no
air cocks. It is claimed that the water
guage showed ample water, the steam
gauge showed but little pressure, but
upon the fire being banked the pressure
quickly dropped to zero. The valves on
the steam mains were all closed, as were
also the ones on the several return coils.
One hour later, the steam guage still
showing no pressure, the boiler broke up.

The cause which led to this break-up
was as follows: Just previous to the
banking of the fire and the shutting of
the valves, all the pipes were filled with
steam, but on shutting the valves and
checking the fire the steam in these
pipes condensed, and consequently the

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space formerly occupied by this steam
became vacuutn, with its suction power
of fifteen pounds per square inch, and as
there were now no air cocks to admit air
to replace this vacuum, the process ol
suction was continued for sometime and
was ultimately replaced by water drawn
from the boiler through one or more of
the seventeen valves on the return or
circulating coils at their lower end,
which, while closed sufficiently tight to
check the ordinary steam circulation,
were not tight enough to resist the
suction power ol the vacuum, which was
probably augmented by some steam
pressure within the boiler, but which was
not enough to indicate on the steam
gauge, which indication, when showing
one pound pressure, indicates that this
pressure is above atmospheric, which
atmospheric pressure has a weight of
fifteen pounds to the inch. The water
thus being drawn from the boiler, left the
cast fire sections uncovered. They con-
sequently became overheated. Then an
hour later when the steam valve was
opened, letting steam into the coils, the
water ran back to the boiler by its
natural attraction of gravity, came in
contact with and quickly cooled the
heated boiler plates so as to cause sudden
and excessive shrinkage and consequent
breakage. Had there been a greater
pressure of steam in the boiler, as sug-
gested by Lord & Johnson in their com-
munication, the destruction would have
been very serious, and I doubt if there
would have been much of the boiler left
with which to have made the temporary
repairs which they were fortunately able
to do.

Had this boiler been of wrought iron
instead of cast iron the probabilities are
that the troubles would have been much
more serious, as the water striking the
heated plates would have so quickly
generated steam, which, having no out-
let, would have raised the pressure in the
boiler so rapidly, and to such an extreme,
as to cause an explosion which would
have lelt little of the boiler house or sur-
rounding buildings to tell the story.
The safety of a cast iron boiler lays in
the fact that as soon as the heated,
uncovered surfaces are reached by water
they break apart by the sudden contrac-
tion, and so afford an immediate relief
for any excessive accumulation of steam.
Henry W. Gibbons.

Easter Pot Roses.

The illustrations herewith are not
intended to show how large it is possible
to make the Crimson Rambler and other
climbers grow, it being understood that
two, three or four-year- old plants would
make a much finer showing, but the
photographs well illustrate what can be
accomplished by intelligent cultivation in
a short time and suggest possibilities in
plants that can be sold at a profit at
prices that are within the reach of the
average customer. The plants were
grown by Lawrence Cotter, of t)orchester,
Mass., and at the present date are only
a little over a year old, having been from
cuttings rooted in February, 1899. To
test the comparative value of each
method one- halt were grown inside and
one-half outside all summer, and the
result appears to have been the same in
both cases, no difference being apparent
in the plants. The pots outside were
plunged up to the rims and taken in
December 15. Mr. Cotter's experience is
that the process of ripening is the most
important feature in the handling. At
first they were kept at a temperature of

42°, then advanced to 45° at night until
early in February when the heat was
increased to 50° and later on to 53°
while the buds were developing. The
ramblers are gross feeders and were given
liquid manure stimulant and were top
dressed with sheep manure and loam in
equal parts. The Crimson Rambler is
the slowest of its type, and requires
about a month longer time than do the
pink, white or yellow ramblers. The
moss rose shown is the new climbing
variety, Cumberland Belle, which cannot
fail to become a great favorite an account
of its beauty.

Sweet Peas in Canada.

As the period is near when growers of
sweet peas will be looking over the cata-
logues and considering the merits ol the
different kinds, some practical remarks
from a "sweet pea crank" who has made
a study of them for many years and who
last season grew 212 difierent varieties,
may be acceptable.

There are many theories as to the best
soil for sweet peas, the best manures and
the best ways of planting. I have tried,
during the last ten years, every method I
have heard of and I cannot find that any

one of them has shown such a marked
advantage over the others as to be the
best for all purposes, so much depending
upon climatic conditions. Itiscommonly
stated that a clay soil is the best for
sweet peas but the finest flowers I ever
saw were grown in almost pure yellow
sand on the shores of J^ake Simcoe. They
had purity of color, substance of petal,
size and solidity of stem unequalled, and
they were grown by a lady who had
never tried them before, and without
manure.

Eight years ago I rented a house with
a yard which was composed for eighteen
inches of its death of a dirty white clay
which had been dug out in making the
very large cellar. There was a stable at
the end of the yard, and a pony which
had been kept there, and bedded on fine
shavings, had had the run of the yard, and
so had the shavings. After getting off
such shavings as were not too firmly
embedded in the clay, I set a man to
work to dig the garden. He found it
impossible to do it without the aid of a
pick. This will give some idea of the
nature of the soil. After the ground had
been roughly worked over I dug a trench
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sides of the fence, about fifteen inches
deep and twelve inches wide. The clay
which came out of this I mixed with coal
ashes and partially rotted horse manure
in about equal proportions and put it
back in the trench, pressing it down with
my feet. I then made holes three inches
deep and one inch apart and sowed a
sweet pea seed in each. It was May 24
when I sowed the seed. Nearly every
seed grew, and I never saw such growth.
The fence was eight feet high, and I put
up wires two feet higher; the peas grew
over these wires, and some of the vines
ran down into my neighbor's garden
nearly seven feet. We picked the flowers
every day. 1 have not a record of when
they commenced to bloom but I think it
was about the third week in July and
they continued a mass of flowers until
cut down by frost the second week in
November.

In 1898 I made an experiment with
eight trenches one foot deep and wide,
filling them with various mixtures of yel-
low clay, good loam, sandy loam, and
strong black loam, manured in various
ways, with horse manure, cow manure,
hen manure, soot, wood ashes and lime.
The season was dry and although I used
unlimited supplies of water, my eight
rows were all equally bad; there was not
a choice between them, and I had the
poorest lot of peas I ever grew. A friend
of mine in a lower part of the city, with
a yellow sand for soil, had the finest peas
in town and only used the hose once dur-
ing the season. I think the reasm for
this was that his subsoil was also of
a sandy nature with some admixture of
clay and, being near the shore of Lake
Ontario, his ground always appeared to
be moist about a foot below the surface,
no matter how dry the surface might be.

In the fall of 1896 I gave some Blanche
Ferry seed to a florist friend of mine who
has large, lofty greenhouses and he sowed
them in a solid bed in the center of the
greenhouse in a compost one half very
heavy clay and the other half horse
manure, not by any means thoroughly
decomposed, and he wrote me on May 7,
following:

"Iplanted the sweet pea seedsonasolid
bench in one of my greenhouses last fall
and they have produced the finest flowers
ever seen in this city, either grown in the
house or open air. The flowers are large
and of good substance, and the colors
clear and distinct. They are nearly all
produced three and four on a stem, and
the stems are remarkably long and
sturdy, very many fourteen to sixteen
inches long."

1 send you all these details because I
think they go to prove that success in
growing sweet peas does not entirely
depend upon the quality either of the
soil or of the manure used. As the result
of my experience in growing them for
many years I believe that a good light
clay loam is the soil best suited to their
growth, and I think that new ground
that has not been tilled for some years
and contains a large proportion of nat-
ural humus will give better and larger
flowers than one will ever succeed in get-
ting out of the same ground afterwards,
till it how you may.

In 1899 I moved onto my present
premises in May. The soil is a good
light clay, one which does not pack much
upon the surface; in fact, when it dries in
the sun after a heavy rain one can rake
up the crust anywhere with one's fingers.
I was very short of fertilizer and could
not spread more than two inches in
depth of weU-rotted horse manure over
the three-fourths of an acre I put in for a

trial ground. This was ploughed and
harrowed and cross- harrowed, thor-
oughly mixing the soil with the fertilizer.
Rows were marked out five feet apart
and three inches deep. The seeds were
dropped on May 4 and 5, three seeds
together every six inches. They were
then covered and pressed down with the
feet. My reason for sowing three seeds
in each place was to make sure that there
should be no vacancies. When more
than one plant came up together we
endeavored to pull the others up, leaving
one. We had some nice showers after
sowing and nearly every seed grew, but
the weather then became very hot and
from the time the plants were about
eighteen inches in height we did not have
a drop of rain for two months. The
result was that they started to flower
almost immediately and did not grow
much more in height, but such a mass of
flowers I never saw before and the colors
were simply perfect.

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ties, as we never could get them to come
quite up to his glowing descriptions, but
this season we had to take it all back.
If a man has such a soil as I have just
described I do not think there is any bet-
ter way of growing the sweet pea, only
this season 1 shall put in a little more
manure.

If you have poor soil, sand or heavy
clay, I recommend the trench system.
Dig a trench twelve inches deep and wide,
have a compost mixed such as is used for
the greenhouse benches, of rotted sod
and old manure. If the manure is not
very old do not use so much, but if it is
thoroughly rotted you can make it half
and half with safety. Fill your trench
six inches deep with this, sow your seeds
upon it and cover them with two inches
of the same compost. After they are up
an inch or two rake in some of the virgin
soil of your garden, taking care not to
cover the tops completely, and as they
grow continue filling in the trench until

level with the ground. Then with the
feet press it firmly down, leaving a slight
hollow all along the rows. This I believe
to produce the best results. The seeds
being deep, get stronger roots and will
last and flower much later than those
not so deep, and in dry weather the roots
are kept cool and moist, which is what
they require.

If you use a hose and the weather is
dry, do not be too free with it; I have seen
it advocated to pour water into the
trenches and this is all very well if vou
have a gravelly subsoil and your drain-
age is perfect, but if not it will materially
weaken your vines. During hot weather
it is a good plan to lightly sprinkle the
vines themselves every day or two after
the sun is off them, or if you cannot wait
till the sun goes down, it does very little
harm, if any, to sprinkle them when it is
on, but do not drench them, and always
endeavor to cut your flowers first. The
flowers should be cut in the afternoon,
when fully expanded by the sun and
placed in jars in cold water in a cold,
dark cellar. They will partially close up
during the night, but will come out stiff
and sturdy in the morning ready for
packing and will expand to their full
extent as soon as they get into the light.

The perfume of the sweet pea is not
lasting; there is very little left twenty-
four hours after they are cut, and this is
the best test of their freshness, as the stems
and flowers will sometimes be quite stifl'
and look fresh for a number of days,
although the colors begin to fade in a
day or two.

I present a few extracts from my note
book as to those varieties which have
proved their superiority or vice versa in
my trials, not noticing many of the older
ones which are only valuable to the col-
lector who desires to have "something of
everything," and as evidence of the great
advances which have been made:

Walker's Coronet. — This is an improved
Coronet selected by S. T. Walker, of
Oregon, with larger flowers than the
ordinary strain.

Hutchins' Notched White.— This is cer-
tainly the most prolific of all the whites,
and will suit the florists who preferquan-
tity to quality.

'Walker's Dawn. — An improved Grey
Friar; a beautiful pea, with many double
flowers.

Burpee's Wawona. — New striped helio-
trope; a large and beautiful pea; varies
in striping; some quite red stripes.

Burpee's Fashion.— Between reddish
mauve and carmine; description correct;
a fine flower.

Gorgeous. — Burpee's 1899 novelty;
rich orange salmon, said to be an advance
on Meteor; description correct but bums
badly.

•Navy Blue.— Burpee's 1899 novelty;
"a true blue;" this is without doubt the
best blue; with me it was late in flower-
ing, but it had long stems; the color was
grand, and nearly all the flowers were
three to the stem.

Burpee's Bush —This is of true bush
form, but was not very sturdy; must
wait further trials.

*Pink Friar.— Burpee's carmine rose on
white ground; a grand flower.

Sadie Burpee.— The vitality of this,
both black and white seeded, proved
very poor with me; try again.

Triumph.— Eckford's 1898 novelty; a
fine sturdy pea; Eckford's description
correct; wings tinged pink, turning all
pink with age.

*Stella Morse.— Burpee's; a fine sturdy
pea, cream and blnsh pink; makes a beau-
tiful bttnch.

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•Shahzada.— Eck(ord's 1898 novelty; a
very much improved Stanley.

Sensation. — Burpee's flesh colored nov-
elty; description correct; fine flower.

'Salopian.— Eckford's 1898 novelty; a
very much improved Mars; larger flower
and did not burn at all.

•prima Donna. — This although not a
new variety still holds its own as with-
out doubt the best pink; large and com-
monly four on a stem.

Prince Edward of York. — Eckford's
1898 novelty; true to description; grand
flower.

•Prince of Wales.— Eckford's 1898 nov-
elty; standards rose, wings rose pink; a
grand flower, description correct.

Princess cf Wales. — An older but the
best dark striped variety; a very large
and fine flower.

*Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain.— Striped
bright rose on white; still the finest of its
color.

Mars —Good, but burned badly; Salo-
pian much better.

*Lady Nina Balfour.— Eckford's 1898
novelty; a great improvement on Count-
ess of Radnor; larger, finer flower; beau-
tiful color.

Countess of Powis.— Eckford's 1898
novelty; "an improved Meteor;" descrip-
tion correct but burns badly.

*Duke of Sutherland.— Eckford's 189S
novelty; "deep claret turning to deep
indigo blue;" description correct; fine
large flower.

•Golden Gleam.— The Sunset Seed Com-
pany's yellow; undoubtedly the best yel-
low to date.

*Lady Mary Currie.— Eckford's 1898
novelty; "a deep orange pink;" descrip-
tion correct; a grand pea; does not burn
so badly as the other orange varieties.

Chancellor.— Eckford's 1898 novelty;
he says "finest orange pink; " I find it a
good color but not so large or fine as
Lady Mary Currie.

Black Knight.- Eckford's 1898 nov-
elty; deep maroon self; with me the
growth was poor and substance light,
but color fine.

"Burpee's Earliest of All. — An excellent
very early Blanche Ferry.

Meteor —Burns badly.

Mikado. — Sports considerably.

Katherine Tracy. — Fine, but not equal
to Prima Donna.

Brilliant. — The brightest red; very flor-
iferous.

Red Riding Hood. — An abortion; no
good at all.

*Burpee's Pink Cupid. — This is undoubt-
edly the sturdiest of the Cupid peas; not
a seedmisses with me, and they made a
beautiful border, lull of bloom, lasting
longer than any of the other peas; can
strongly recommend this as a border
plant.

I have marked those varieties with an*
which have proved the best as cut flow-
ers for commercial purposes in the city of
Toronto, and will close this lengthy
paper with an account of a very curious
thing that happened to a friend of mine
who is a fellow "sweet pea crank." He
had grown a grand collection of sweet
peas for exhibition and about a week
before the exhibition the vines were
loaded with magnificent flowers. One
afternoon we had a heavy rain, with
very violent thunder and lightning and
within half an hour afterwards every
plant was completelv destroyed by mil-
dew. ■ S. P.

W. Derhy, N. H.— Mrs. M. E. Cullen
has sold out her flower business and
moved to Lowell.

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Lemoine's New Gladioli.

The National Horticultural Society of
France held a public exhibition of plants
and flowers at Paris, September 1-1- and
15, 1899, and referring to cut spikes of
gladioli, a correspondent of the journal
of the society commented as follows:

Messrs. V. Lemoine & Son, of Nancy,
were the only exhibitors for this class,
but we may say that no one was ever
afforded the opportunity of admiring a
more perfect display of these iridaceous
plants. The collection staged by these
skillful hybridists, creators of the beauti-
ful plants known as Gladiolus Lemoinei
and G. Nanceianus, was very conspicu-
ous on account of the beauty of the
spikes, furnished from top to bottom
with fully expanded flowers and shown
in the most artistic style. The individual
blooms were of unusual size and there
was great diversity in the colors. A gold
medal with the congratulations of the
judges was awarded to Messrs. V.
Lemoine & Son.

Among the older sorts of Gladiolus
Lemoinei which were staged, were Deuil
de Carnot, E. V. Hallock, Henriette
Renan, M. Leveque, Cardinal, Comte
Chotek, MarcMicheli, M. Jarry-Desloges,
Princesse Altieri, Voie lactee, in all of

which the colorings were diverse and
gorgeous. Next in the bluish section,
so much sought after in this kind of
plant, were Micromegas, Senateur
Volland, Rosa Bonheur, Baron Joseph
Hulot, Pierre Loti, Stamboul, etc.

Of the newer varieties those especially
noted were. Belle Alliance, medium sized
flowers, of a pale lilac, the inferior lobes
being of a dark violet color, with a large
yellow spot in their center and a quantity
of prune colored dots; Fulgurant, a
beautiful flower, bright scarlet with a
pale yellow throat; Mme. Judic, sulphur-
yellow with purple blotches; Cronstadt,
a magnificent variety with large, well
expanded flowers, bluish lilac and violet,
the lower segments being crimson with
a violet edging; Ethiopie, a remarkable,
very dark brownish violet color, almost
black, with two or three inferior lobes
entirely black.

The varieties of Gladiolus Nanceianus
were not inferior to the above. Among
the older ones were Charles de Varigny,
Duthreuil de Rhins, Jean Dybowski, Sir
Trevor Lawrence, Comte de Montebello,
Antoinette Thiry, etc., and among those
of more recent introduction were Edouard
Andre, very large flowers of perfect form
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with maroon-brown dots on a white
throat; James H. Veitch, with stately
spikes furnished with large, erect, well
expanded flowers of a clear red color
with a straw yellow throat and purple
spots.

To complete the collection the exhibitors
staged some new varieties of the highest
value, but not yet in the trade, such as
Perle Rose (Syn. Louis Dalle), of a lovely
pink, with large crimson blotches on the
lower segments; No. 633 salmon with
large, bright red blotches; Lieutendant
Meynier (Nanceianus), cherry, the throat
covered with white and purple dots;
Francisque Sarcey, (Lemoinei), a round
flower of a dark salmon shade with large,
almost black spots; Jules Toussaint
(Lemoinei), pale violet with plum-colored
blotches; No. 672, bright rose, with
white blotches and purple dots, Solfatare,
(Lemoinei), clear yellow with brown
spots; Apotheose (Nanceianus), an
immense bloom, magenta, spotted with
white and striped with purple; Ocean

(Lemoinei), a beautiful violet color with
brown and white spots; No. 744, bright
scarlet and large flowers; Lumineux
(Lemoinei), sulphur yellow with two
scarlet blotches on the lower segments,
etc.

Some Thoughts on Hybridizing.

The production of high class seed is by
no means the simple process that many
imagine it. It means much more than
simply to plant and harvest. Especially
is this true of the attempt to create new
varieties by combining the qualities of
existing sorts. In this case many factors
enter into the problem and help to
determine the result, and the grower is
really forced to widen his work, becom-
ing a breeder as well.

Most persons would suppose that the
intrinsic worth of any given seed would
be determined entirely by the merit of the
parent stock. Yet, unless taken with
some qualification, nothing could be
more misleading than this partial state-

NtW VARIETIES OF GLADIOLUS LEMOINEI.

ment of a general truth. A better under-
standing of the laws of heredity, the
transmission of traits and characteristics,
and the various ancestral influences
co-existent in the present, will lead to a
more conditional statement. The know-
ledge gained by long experience, the skill
and patience bom of a real enthusiasm for
the work, following the teachings of
nature rather than antagonizing them,
will often accomplish more with a
second rate foundation stock than care-
less, indifferent and slipshod methods
can ever attain with a far better equip-
ment. Experience has frequently shown
that, starting from the same point in
animal, vegetable or floral lines of work,
in the he nds of one t here will be deteriora-
tion, rapid and sure, while with another,
progress and improvement will be the
rule; in fact there are so many difficulties
in the way, whether caused by lack of
skill on the one side or by the constant
tendency to degenerate on the other, that
it is as much as the ordinary grower can
do to preserve the standard attained by
others, after it has been handed over to
him, without being able to make any
advancement. It is somewhat as in the
formation of a mathematical series, or
the building of a block tower. Only the
right sequence will advance the work
and secure what has already been done,
while a false move is the ruin of all and
necessitates a new beginning. The
ability to discern between the right and
the wrong courses may be gained by
experience, perhaps, but it seems largely
intuitive and is one of the things that
mark the difference between the workman
and the bungler.

Sometimes a very, very few years of
intelligent manipulation of a parent
stock and its progeny will result in the
production of a really new form of the
greatest value, which is in no sense of
the word a "sport," or freak of nature,
but rather the certain result of natural
tendencies directed by intelligent purpose,
as truly the creation of the grower as if
hewn out of the marble with mallet and
chisel. Unknown possibilities are hidden
in the law of heredity. They are there
for any and all who will seek to gain
them and now and then some one learns
to fit the golden key into the closed lock,
and opens the door to hitherto unknown
beauty and joy. I believe such results
are entirely outside the domain of chance
and fairly within that of law, as truly as
the results that follow the operation of
any other of nature's laws. A problem
in arithmetic is certain to "come out
right," as we used to say in school-boy
days, if the work be correctly performed,
but one false step, one mistake, one
wrong figure, and the dunce block is not
far away. Perhaps it is too much to use
this as an illustration, for I must admit
that we may never be able to understand
the laws of heredity and transmission as
we do those of the exact scienci s, yet a
comparison is obvious. The cases may
not be identical but they are at least
analogous.

The principles of breeding in the animal
kingdom, at least, are fairly well under-
stood. Of necessity those that obtain in
the vegetable and floral world differ
somewhat. The most noticeable of these
differences can readily be traced to the
fact that while but one mode of propaga-
tion is the rule in the animal world, in
most genera of the plant world there are
several. Some of these which do not require
the combined influence of separate paren-
tal factors, as they are outside the sphere
of sexuality, seem also free from much
that is included in the code of heredity.

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NEW VARIETIES OF GLADIOLUS NANOEIANUS.

Generally speaking, however, the varia-
tions that occur in propagation by the
production of seed, requiring theco-opera-
tion of two pro-creative agents, with all
the possibilities thus revealed, lie strictly
within the province of heredity and the
art of the hybridist.

Here he finds his vantage ground, the
opportunity to interpose his own will as
a directing force, into the operations of
plant life which else seem entrusted to
the care of chance, the waft of the wind
that "blows where it listeth," or the
freakish flight of the nectar seeking rover.
These, indeed, serve nature's purpose in
the propagation of the species, but very
seldom serve man's in its improvement.
Centuries of such aimless agencies would
not accomplish what may be attained in
a few seasons by the hand of the skilled
hybridist directing the forces of nature to
work out a definite end. It is true that
sports do sometimes appear, as the result
of the undirected work of the wind or the
insects, but florists certainly no longer

depend upon that source oi supply for
the new forms they desire. Life is too
short, patience too scant, the need too
keenly felt, and so one who longs for
some new variety, or who has an ideal in
his mind strives intelligently to create
that form, to realize the ideal, and, grant-
ing that the object be obtainable and not
Utopian, his success or failure depends
very much on the extent to which he
knows how to use his tools. Of these the
most important is that great general
law that "like produces like," but there
also are many questions of adaptation,
of combination, of antecedent influences,
and other things that must be utilized in
the light of experience already gained, or
experiments yet to be made, and all that
comprises individual ability, skill and
insight enabling him to meet the com-
plexities of the problem to be solved.

What nature does occasionally in the
production of a sport or variation, the
hybridist seeks to reduce to a constant
method. Nature may, indeed, give tis

here and there a beautiful cascade, but
these are fortuitous. One stream in a
hundred may have its cascade, but artistic
skill, following the hints given by nature,
can make of every rippling brook a thing
of beauty. The discovery of the part
played by pollen in the perpetuation of
species marks an epoch in the floral
world, and though its full significance
was not at first understood, nor was it
realized what an open door was here set
before the culturist, it is increasingly
evident that of late years this new realm
is being explored with enthusiasm, and
many of our choicest floral treasures and
agricultural species owe their existence to
the art of the hybridist.

It may be true, as some say, that such
art is contrary to nature. Certainly it
is true that nature seems to take precau-
tions against the general and indiscrimi-
nate commingling of species, and these
precautions are so effective that a true
natural hybrid is almost unknown. By
this provision is secured that permanence
of type that characterizes varieties, and
makes them of use to man, and without
it all distinction would soon be lost in
the mongrelism that would follow. Still
the botanist and florist know that there
are just as express provisions in the
economy of nature, for a limited cross-
fertilization, and our wisdom is in follow-
ing her lead. Darwin's long series of
experiments establish the lact that
increased vigor is an unfailing result of
cross-breeding within the limits set by
nature, and beyond these we cannot go.
Many species are effectually guarded
against close self fertilization by persis-
tent traits oi the flowers. The gladiolus,
with which my work lies, is one of these,
being proterandrous, thus making it
impossible for a flower to be fertilized
naturally with its own pollen, and diffi-
cult even by artificial means.

The hybridist's sphere of work is
limited, but quite sufiicient to enable him
to produce some gratifying results. He
is in fact almost confined to cross-breed-
ing between varieties, only in rare
instances producing a real hybrid. A
true hybrid, natural or artificial, is rare,
most of those that are so called being
cross-breeds. Possibly some may differ
with me as to this, but I am satisfied that
I speak in strict accord with botanical
truth. Artificial poUenization is quite a
different thing from hybridization,
although the terms are popularly sup-
posed to be synonymous. The mere
manipulation is the same, but the sub-
jects and results form a distinction as
great as that between genus and species.
But in whatever way we regard it, there
can be no doubt that in the power to
control the potencies that determine the
character of the iuture plant we have a
gift of greatest value to the floral world.

In a general way the work of the
hybridist may be placed under two broad
divisions, combination and concentra-
tion. At least, this is my view of it, and
this is the governing principle on which
my own work is based. In the produc-
tion of new seedling gladioli from a
foundation stock comprising the best
attainable named sorts in many varieties,
selected novelties and hybridized selected
seedlings, I find my labor rewarded in a
very gratifying way. I have grown
many seedlings equal to the named sorts
of recent introduction and superior to
those of past years, and the average
percentage of meritorious plants is much
greater than in those grown from self-
fertilized seed, even from selected flowers
of equal value. Among my seedlings, for
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double pink, that could be compared to
nothing else so truly as to the double
pink oleander, Nerium fl. pi. If this
possesses fixity of type and can be grown
in shades of color it will be a real acqui-
sition.

In this work I carry on the two distinct
lines referred to, first to combine by pol-
lenization, often in reverse, the desirable
qualities of varities entirely distinct, and
sometimes directly antagonistic, the
resultant progeny of this cross-breeding
showing endless diversity in form, color,
texture, habit, and sometimes the latent
atavism stirred into action throws out
strange types. The second method I
adopt when I desire to fix, or if possible,
accentuate the characteristics of specially
desirable sorts, by fertilizing with pollen
from the same plant, or another of the
same variety. The first method is cross-
breeding, the second in-breeding, each of
the most pronounced type. Time will be
needed to test all the methods employed,
that they be judged by their results.
This kind of work inevitably develops
many experimental side lines, and each
grower will have his own, which may or
may not develop in a hobby. There
can be no doubt, however, that the work
of the hybridist is a most important one,
and that the combined labor of many
working to the same end will bring into
being many new forms of beauty of the
greatest interest and value to the floral
world. Wilbur A. Christy.

Herbaceous Plants in Bloom Indoors.

As is well known, any herbaceous plant

which flowers early out oi doors may be

readily forced inside. Those who think

such plants would sell should make note

of the proper kinds as they flower out-
side in the spring, looking towards
securing plants in autumn for next win-
ter's work. The same must be said of
these plants as of shrubs; it is only those
which flower early in spring which should
be chosen. The later bloomers are not
satisfactory.

Recently when in a nursery establish-
ment where herbaceous plants are grown
inside in winter for propagating pur-
poses, I saw in flower a pretty composite
plant, Doronicum plantagineum excel-
sum, which struck me as a desirable pot
plant for winter. The flowers are yellow,
large, three to four inches iu diameter,
and from the time the first one opens to
the close of the last, some six weeks
elapses. There is a central flower on a
stalk of about twelve inches, and then a
few axillary ones, after the first is over,
from lower down the stalk. Though
perhaps not just the flower for design
work they are veiy lasting in a vase of
water, keeping fresh a week or more, or
until the natural term of expansion is
over.

There were also in bloom Iberis tenori-
anum, I.sempervirensandl. Gibraltarica.
These are all white flowered indoors, but
when outside the last named is a light
pink. In fact, inside there is some lilac
color in the flower. These candytufts
are very pretty pot plants, I. semper-
virens particularly so. . The plants I saw
were in 4inch pots and it can with truth
be said that hardly a vestige of foliage
could be seen, so dense were the heads of
flowers.

The common moss pink is also a good
flowering herbaceous plant for inside.
This is the Phlox subulata, the creeping

phlox. Small plants quickly fill a 3-inch
or 4-inch pot with their creeping shoots.
Flowers are freely produced. There are
three or more colors, pink, lilac, white,
etc. This phlox has been recommended
for planting on graves, for which pur-
pose it is well suited.

In the same place I saw some pretty
plants, full of their pretty rose colored
flowers, an old time favorite of the green-
house, Lopezia rosea. The plants had
been struck in midsummer, planted out
of doors, taken up and potted into
3-inch pots in the fall. A little pinching
in had been practiced to make them
symmetrical and the success had been
good. These plants bloom all winter.
Joseph Meehan.

Delphinium Zalil.
This is one of the hardy herbaceous
perennials which do not receive sufficient
consideration. This is so much more to
be regretted since it furnishes excellent
material for long stemmed floral work.
The color is a magnificent light sulphur
yellow. The single flowers are about
one inch in diameter, arranged in a long,
loose cluster and open nearly all at the
same time. For large vases this lark-
spur is particularly adaptable. The cut
flowers will keep in water for a week —
Die Binrlekunst.

Bridgeport, Conn. — The West End
Floral Garden has removed from the
Arcade to a fine store in Masonic Temple.

Liberty, Mo. — Paul Stark reports
business good all winter, and states that
it was impossible for him to get all the
cut flowers he could sell.

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heavy. Plenty of room, say an inch and
a half is allowed for watering, as well as
a top-dressing later. A good soaking is
given, and then they are left to dry out,
taking probably four to five days, after-
wards watering sparingly until the roots
are well developed.

Since sending my opinion on Mr.
Gallagher's sport of W. H. Chadwick,
which appeared in the American Florist
of March 17, I have had a side stem of
the latter variety bloom, and it is per-
fectly reflexed. It seems to me it might
happen to some varieties vphen the shoots
have been injured, and -which afterwards
develop late side buds. I have also had
a letter from Alfred Wingett, gardener
to Chas. Lanier, of Lenox, Mass., who
states that he had a plant of John
Shrimpton (crimson reflexed) among a
batch, all taken from one and his only
stock plant, vrhich came perfectly
incurved. He adds that it is impossible
he could have made a mistake, as he
had nothing like this sport, and there is
nothing known to him in cultivation like
it. T. D. Hatfield.

FLOWERS AND PLANTS AT FUNERALS— AT THE HOUSE.

Flowers and Plants at Funerals.

The accompanying illustrations show
an arrangement of plants for a funeral.
The first arrangement was at the house.
Under the center and foot of the casket
are adiantum ferns from which Aspara-
gus tenuissimus is trained, some sprays
shading from green to light yellow.
Nearer the head are ornamental grasses,
white, yellow and green, with delicate
plume-like flowers of lavender. The cor-
ner is built with nephrolepis ferns and
two varieties of tree fern, alsophilas and
cibotiums, with a large spray of euca-
lyptus, with its metalic gray-green
enlivened with some choice sprays of
stephanotis, which are cut and kept
fresh by having the ends in bottles of
water which are wired onto stems of the
ferns and concealed from view. A banana
about ten feet tall tops the whole. The
lower side of the mantel shelf has pots of
torenia in full bloom, small ferns and a
few Primula obconica and a fine speci-
menauratum. On the cover of thecasket
was a cross of pansies.

The second illustration shows the
church made ready for the obsequies. In
front of the chancel was a mound of
ferns made large enough to hide the truck
on which the casket is pushed in and out
of the church. At the left kentias rise
fifteen feet high and droop over where the
head of the casket would be. The palms
rested upon adjustable iron stands. The
opposite side, in place of being made to
correspond, was of bamboos, quite light
and feathery. The lower part was cov-
ered by pots of yellow elderberry plants;
on either sid*" were large palms, some
arecas twelve feet high, raised to make
them eighteen feet with latanias at the
base to cover the stands. C. B. W.

Chrysanthemum Notes.

Our plants intended for specimens are
showing many flowering buds. If we
have any choice we discard these, but as
often happens, many of them are needful
varieties, and we must persevere. John
Shrimpton is very liable to go to bloom
prematurely; but though it retards the
growing season, the plants usually come
out of it and make good specimens. I
am at a loss to account for these freaks,
and first noticed them in Yiviand-Morel.

Plants intended for twelve-inch pots
should now be in sevens, and those for
tens in sixes, to be ready for the final
shift early in May. It is essential above
all things that the pots be sweet and
clean. If new, some means must be
found for driving out the kiln gases. A
good soaking, or exposure to a rain
storm will do this perfectly, and some go
so far as to fill the pots with moist
earth, emptying them before using. And
there should be three good-sized drainage
holes in the large pots, and sizes even as
low as nines are better for three holes
than one. With a crock over each hole,
and charcoal for the rest of the drainage,
we should guard against souring of the
soil, and secure healthy root action.

Chrysanthemums are not particular in
the matter of soil, so long as it is fresh
and fairly rich. It is so much the better
if it has a body of fiber in it. Lime seems
to be an essential in the building up of
sturdy growth, and we contrive to give
it in the form of bone meal, which adds
phosphates at the same time. We pot
firmly if the soil be light, and lightly if

Forcing Carnations for Easter.

With only two weeks until Easter we
shall have to ofler our plants every
inducement in order to get a good crop
of flowers, particularly if the weather is
unfavorable. Many growers will give
liquid manure and perhaps this, for two
weeks' results, is as good as anything
that can be used. I shall apply a light
coat of bone meal and work it into the
soil pretty well and then water heavily,
but this is simply another form of liquid
manure, and a little easier applied where
one has not facilities for carrying it
through the water pipes.

If the buds are slow in developing
the houses can be kept pretty warm on
bright days, but let it be the natural heat
of the sun, not fire heat, and keep watch
of the plants to see that they do not suffer
in any way or your crop will be only a
little larger at the great expense of the
quality, and it is far better to have 500
good flowers than 1,000 that are poor.
As soon as you see the stems beginning
to weaken through the forcing process,
stop it at once; let the plants get moder-
ately dry and give lots of ventilation
until you get them back to their normal
condition.

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If you happen to have moderate
weather, do not let that be a temptation
to stop firing, as if you want to let your
plants have the benefit of the sun heat
during the day you will also have to keep
your night temperature up in propor-
tion. You must have at least 55° at
night or the difference between night and
day temperature will bring you a crop of
split calyxes.

Carnations are water loving plants,
but sometimes with a good crop of buds
set and no promise of getting them in at
the time wanted, a little moderation in
watering will tend to push them into
development. If the plants are growing
extra strong and taking the strength
irom the buds, as sometimes happens at
this season, and especially with solid
beds, they can be checked and the buds
brought in by taking a sickle, hoe or any
other appliance that will gc into the soil
from three to four inches, and running it
through the rows several times so as to
cut some of the roots. This has a ten-
dency to check the strong growth of the
plant, make it set buds and to hasten
the blooming of those already on the
plants. In some soils and under some
treatments this might not work as well
as it does with me, so that I would rec-
ommend trying a small portion of a
bench or bed with this root pruning act
and noting the results for another sea-
son's use. This would not do during the
winter when the whole season is before
OS and the plants are wanted for the
double duty of producing flowers and
cuttings. Albert M. Herr.

Dendrobium Phalaenopsis Schroederianum.

It is evident from the enormous quan-
tity of orchid flowers placed upon the
market during the past year that they
are rapidly taking a prominent position
for all kinds of decorative work. The
growers are beginning to appreciate the
fact that, with roses, carnations, violets
or palms, they will find a ready sale for
orchids if they will only grow them in
quantity. There are many varieties of
orchids well adapted forcutting purposes
but, unfortunately, they cannot be pro-
cured in such quantities as to enable the
grower to profitably invest in them.

When Dendrobium Phatenopsis var.
Schrccderianum was first introduced,
imported plants arrived by the thousands
from the tropics and annually large con-
signments have been sent to Europe to
satisfy the demand that its popularity
has created. Many enterprising nursery-
men, seeing its commercial value, quickly
secured a stock and entire houses are
now devoted to its culture.

At Carlton Hill, New Jersey, Mr.
Roehrs has a structure 100 feet long well
filled with some thousands of this orchid
and when in full bloom it is a sight
unequalled anywhere in the country. In
several other establishments it is grown
in quantity solely for cutting purposes.

A nurseryman in England has 10,000
plants in one house and where such a
number qire grown flowers can be had
from autumn until late in the winter.
Very few dendrobiums Lave such long
stems as this variety and it is not always
policy to sacrifice the bulbs with the
flowers of any dendrobe, unless the stock
can be replenished without a heavy out-
lay.

Many native flower spikes were shown
when this orchid was first placed on the
market; as many as thirty-two blossoms
had been produced on some of them, and
we are fast approaching that number
under cultivation. Their coloring is

very varied and ranges from the purest
white to dark vinous purple.

This variety is of easy culture, delights
in a small pan or pot, with a hot, moist
atmosphere during growth, which occurs
during the summer months, with abund-
ance of air and a slight protection from
the sun. After flowering give them three
months rest in a very cool situation with
very little moisture, only enough to keep
them from shriveling too much. A very
limited quantity of compost is necessary,
the roots much preferring to ramble in
the air provided the atmospheric condi-
tions are conducive to their welfare.

A. Dl.\IMOCK.

Helpful Reminders.

All covering for the winter protection
of outside plants should now be removed.
Do what you can to open the soil for
root action. Where ice has formed over
the surface of the ground, remove it as
speedily as possible, particularly where
it is over the roots of plants which have
tops exposed to the atmosphere and
which will be induced to develop buds
before the roots are prepared to co-oper-
ate. For this reason the straw that
has been thatched over some clematises,
honeysuckles, roses, etc., had better be
left to protect them from the influence of
the sun until the ground is open. Dry-
ness of the subsoil must be guarded
against, particularly with bulb beds,
where they get full sun along southern
shelter of buildings, fences or shrubbery.
Put on a light covering of dry leaves or
hay to husband up the moisture until a
copious April shower arrives. Many
good bulb beds are damaged by four or
five days' neglect under such conditions
and your bulb merchant gets the blame.

If you ha ire a shrub that grows mis-
shapen and tall where you wish it to be
more symmetrical, like a Spiraea Van
Houtteii, take it up and plant a spiraea
in its place; do not keep continually
hacking at the poor substitute. If you
want healthy boughs full of bloom, do
not cut off' the best flower buds by head-
ing it in all over, as is so commonly done.
Most of our flowering shrubbery formed
its flower buds last autumn and the best

of these are as a rule near the ends of
branches and no more will be formed
until next autumn, so do not cut the
best of them off now. Take off weak or
unnecessary branches with a sharp tool;
this should be caretuUy but moderately
done each season. The few shrubs which
form their flowers on wood made this
season may be headed in without the loss
of flowers, but do not head in without a
good reason.

Spread loam lightly on your lawn,
sufficient to fill in the little holes and
cover the young side shoots of grass.
Roll it to put in smooth condition, first
raking in some grass seed in places where
the turf has become damaged, and allow
it to make a good, strong growth before
Using the mower. It is then in better
shape to stand summer and mowing can
be continued weekly thereafter.

You may be asked to take down a
large vine from the porch or side of a
house to enable painters to work. Do
not take it down but put in two or more
scantlings three feet or so from the house;
loosen the vine and fasten it to the
scantlings. This will give the painters
room to work without injuring the vine
in the least. C. B. W.

New York.
gardeners' society meets at the press
club. — some good exhibits rewarded.
— the dahlia society holds a meet-
ing.—convention matters progress-
ing.—fine prize for the bowlers. —
state of business. — personal men-
TION.

The quarterly meeting of the New
York Gardeners' Society took place at
the Press Club rooms on West 'Twenty-
sixth street on Tuesday evening, March
27, and there was a very attractive car-
nation show in connection therewith.
The opening of the rose society'sshow at
the Eden Musee on the same day helped
to bring a goodly number to the meeting,
which was very well attended. The
principal competition was for the cup
offered by C. W. Ward, it being won by
Mr. Duckham with a fine collection of
standard varieties, Wm Russell being a
very close second. Certificates were
given to E. Banyard & Son for Petunia

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Pink Perfection, to Dailledouze Bros, for
No. 66G, to C. W. Ward for Gov. Roosc
velt, to Lehnig & Winnifield for a white
seedling, to H. Weber & Son for No. 120,
dark crimson; for No. 110, white; for
Genevieve Lord and for No. 40, pink.
They were also given honorable mention
for No. 30 and honorable mention was
awarded to H.F. MichellforMrs. Bertram
Lippincott. Geo. H. Hay won a copy of
Scott's Manual and a book presented by
the A. T. De la Mare Printing and Pub-
lishing Co. The meeting was held in the
rooms down stairs, where a light lunch
and social intercourse were enjoyed pre-
viously and some very complimentary
remarks were made by a number of vis-
itors. The meeting was devoted chiefly
to a discussion of the part to be taken in
the horticultural exhibition at the time
oftheS. A. F. convention and consider-
able enthusiasm was developed.

The American Dahlia Society met at
the rooms of the American Institute on
March 26. There were present Messrs.
H. F. Burt, Taunton, Mass.; M.Higgins,
E. Bridge water, Mass.; Rev. Mr. Hutch-
ins, Springfield, Mass.; Rev. C. W. Bol-
ton, Pelham; E. S. Brown, Jersey City;
H. Miller, Brooklyn; S. Henshaw, J. W.
Withers and Dr. Hexamer, New York.
None of the officers being in evidence, Mr.
Henshaw took the chair and Mr. Withers
was made secretary. L. K. Peacock
sent in his resignation as secretary.
After some discussion of a general nature
it was resolved to endorse the arrange-
ments being made for an exhibition at
Springfield, Mass., the coming fall.

The general committee on ways and
means of the New York Florists' Club
met at the club rooms on Monday night.
There was a very full attendance and
reports of sub-committees showed grati-
fying progress being made in all depart-
ments. The committee on sports brought
news of the offer of a $100 prize cup for
the bowling tournament, otiered by
Lord & Burnham.

Business in general is rather under the
average and flower prices are down on
all lines excepting carnations, which,
being still short in crop, hold up with a
bold front. Easter preparations are
going on and prospects are for the biggest
business ever experienced if the weather
should be favorable.

Chas. Thorley has just returned from a
two weeks' sojourn at the Hot Springs
in Virginia.

John Weir's coat sleeve shows signs of
severe wear, said to be attributable to
incessant checker playing while waiting
for special bargains in roses.

James Hart, fhe original commission
man, now goes home regularly on the
bankers' train.

Mrs. De Forrest, Mrs. A. T. Bodding-
ton's mother, died of pneumonia last
Sunday.

The redoubtable Jaggs is in town.

Philadelphia.

STATE OF THE MARKET.— UNCERTAINTY
REGARDING EASTER LILIES. — QUAKER
CITY ROSES SWEEP THE BOARDS AT NEW
YORK. — PHILADELPHIA GROWERS IN A
POSITION TO QUOTE CESAR.— VISITED
THE ROSE SHOW AND CAPTURED THE
BEST PRIZES. — BALL REBUILDING.

Lent is slipping away nicely. There is
no serious overplus of flowers, as the
demand is sufficient to use up, or at least
almost keep pace with the supply. Prices
are about the same as last week, a trifle
softer perhaps in Brides and Bridesmaids
and special Beauties, but stationary as
to the other kinks of stock. The condi-

tion of the Easter stock is beginning to
cause some apprehension on the part of
the lily growers, some of whom thought
a couple of weeks ago they were on
"easy street" are now afraid they are
away off that thoroughtare and are
thinking that many of the lilies will not
make the fateful Saturday. It is aston-
ishing how little is known positively,
even by experienced growers, about the
flowering schedule of lilies. They are
sure at first, then doubt sets in, followed
by the annual hustle, with no certainty
until the final day arrives. I think it is
safe to say that there will be at least
twenty-five per cent more lilies about
this year than last. The price, as far as
can be learned, promises to range from
10 cents to 12 cents per flower and
bud. Some are hoping for 15 cents, but
the wish is father to the hope and it will
take very fancy stock to bring such a fig-
ure. Other stock will figure about the
same as last year.

Quite a contingent of Philadelphians
visited the rose show in New Y'ork last
Tuesday. Some carried flowers which
were entered for prizes and were, we
believe, glad they took the trouble, as
they took almost everything in sight.
Think of slow Philadelphia capturing the
first prize and also the second for the
best twenty-five Beauties in a competi-
tion with some twelve or more of the
best growers for the New Y'ork market!
Myers & Samtman and Joseph Heacock
were the winners in the order named.
Mr. Heacock also received first for best
fifty Beauties and second for twenty-five
Bridesmaids and the same for twenty-five
Brides. Hurrah for this city and her
good growers who were not afraid to
take their coals to New Castle! Then
the two new imported roses certificated
were Queen of Edgely and Robert Scott,
both of this city. Queen of Edgely, the
Floral Exchange's new pink Beauty is
a dandy and is pronounced by good
judges to be a winner. It is a sportfrom
Beauty, with every good quality of
flower and foliage of its parent, while in
color it is almost a Bridesmaid pink. It
will certainly make a place for itself. The
other new one, Robert Scott, is a fine
large hybrid tea after the order of Her
Majesty, the full open flowerscalling this
variety to mind. As it isanever-bloomer
it should also be heard from in the near
future.

Benjamin Dorrance, president of the
American Rose Society, has consented to
give an address on the subject of "Roses:
Familiar Notes and Suggestions for
Progress and Improvement," on April 2,
before the Florists' Club of Philadelphia.
The subject is a timely one and will
Sjj^cite keen interest among lovers of the
rose and all florists are, of course, in that
category.

Chas. D. Ball is making extensive alter-
ations to his greenhouse plant, having
torn down a number of small houses,
and is erecting on the same space some of
the strictly up-to-date kind, with iron
gutters and other modern appliances.

J. G. Eisele, of Dreer's, remarked the
other day that he was sorry that iron
gutters were not introduced when their
recent new ranges were built, as he
believes with this addition they would
have added many years to their useful-
ness. K.

Mentob, O. — H. P. Winter, who was
formerly in the seed business at Glenville
and who has for a year been working in
the Cleveland parks, has taken the posi-
tion of gardener to H. A. Garfield.

Boston.

GOOD BUSINESS.— CARNATIONS STRONG BUT
ROSES DROOPING —PLANT GROWERS ARE
ACTIVE.— GOOD LILIES. — VISITORS TO THE
ROSE SHOW. — HORTICULTURAL CLUB
DINNER AND OTHER NEWS NOTES.

A fair flower trade, with carnations
retaining the important position noted
last week, roses dropping in value and
violets still overstocked, is the condition
prevailing this week in the wholesale
markets. The plantgrowers are in town
every day now, shaking hands with the
retailers and the latter are making fre-
quent trips to the plant establishments,
cementing friendships and exchanging
cigars. Easter lilies, as a rule, are splen-
did with all the growers in this neighbor-
hood; azaleas are somewhat mixed,
many inferior lots being seen and the
man with first-class specimens need have
no fears for the Easter outlook.

Messrs. Wood, Welch and Mathison
departed on Monday for the rose soci-
ety's exhibition at New York. As per
time-honored custom they were taken in
hand twenty-four hours in advance by
the local members of the Old Guard and
given preparatory treatment, being
accompanied to the train by a distin-
guished delegation.

The Horticultural Club dined at the
United States Hotel on Thursday even-
ing, March 22. The guests were A. C.
Saportas and W. R. Phillips, New Y'ork;
G. B. Pierce, Wm. Anderson and Alex.
Ogg.

R. H. Dunbar, of the Bristol Rose
Houses, is sending some blooms of a very
fine white seedling carnation to Geo. A.
Sutherland.

N. F. McCarthy returned from Holland
on March 20. His auction sales will
begin on April 20.

The committee of the legislature has
reported leave to withdraw on the peti-
tion to make the mayflower the state
emblem.

J. T. Pettigrew has been ill with pneu-
monia and Judge Hoitt with grippe.
Both are convalescing.

Ed. Welch is celebrating the birth of
another fine daughter.

Fire did a damage of $500 to the car-
nation houses of Paul Richwagen, at
Woburn, on March 23.

Visitors in town: Chas. Lechner, New
York, and H. A. Siebrecht, Jr., New
Rochelle, N. Y.

Chicago.

PRONOUNCED SHORTAGE OF CARNATIONS —
ROSES PLENTIFUL BUT TRADE VERY
GOOD. — PROSPECTS FOR A BIG EASTER
AND ONLY FAIR SUPPLIES OF STOCK.—
DISEASE AMONG THE HARRISIL- VIOLET
PROFITS. — ATWITTBOLD'S. — HAUSWIRTH
TO MOVE.— LIBERTY LOOKS WELL.—
MONINGER INCREASES CAPITAL. — VARI-
OUS ITEMS OF INTEREST.

The scarcity of carnations has been
very pronounced this week, the supply
not being sufficient to meet all demands
even at the prevailing high prices. Grow-
ers state that it is now too late to get
in a crop for Easter although most of
them have a big cut in sight and are
making every effort to coax the buds to
open. Of Beauties there is now a plenty.
Bassett & Washburn state that they
never before had so heavy a crop as is
now on and a similar condition prevails
with most of the other large growers;
the qualities could hardly be better.
However heavy the cut, the demand is
its equal and everything moves, although
at very reasonable rates. Of tea roses

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there has been something of an accumu-
lation in certain quarters this week and
some very fair stock has passed into
fakirs' hands. Violets are in better form
and bulbous stock is doing fairly well.

The prospects for Easter now are that
there will be an adequate supply of lilies
and roses enough to meet the denmnd
were it not for the shortage of carna-
tions, which will cause many buyers to
use something else, probably roses.
There will be more or less bulbous stock,
but no very large lots. Easter invari-
ably brings greatly increased needs, so
that it is probable that every blossom
will be in demand and prudent buyers
are placing orders early. This Easter
presents an unusual condition in that
prices as at present quoted show only an
occasional advance over the rates which
have prevailed for previous weeks, in
fact almost all winter.

John Poehlmann states that they have
lost a larger proportion than usual oi
their Harrisii lilies this year, no less than
sixty-five per cent of the bulbs having
been diseased. Nevertheless they expect
to have a good crop for Easter. They
also report that Paper White narcissi
have not done well this season, one-
fourth the bulbs coming blind.

Mr. Van Aken, of Coldwater, Mich.,
has been in town this week. Ilis firm is
shipping in good violets and he states
that, contrary to general belief. Lady
Campbell is the most profitable sort. He
says he grows it at half the cost of the
other varieties and the price seldom goes
that low, relatively.

The George Wittbold Company has
had a big season and is completely sold
out of most of the ordinary commercial
sizes. They have some splendid stock,
Boston ferns, kentias and latanias, com-
ing on and have also placed an order
with C. Petrick, Ghent, Belgium, through
August Rhotert, for a lot of kentias
which they figure will cost $7,000 laid
down in Chicago.

The Kroeschell Bros. Co. has won out
in its labor troubles. The strikers tied
them up for many weeks last fall but
they now have everything in good shape
and promise to fill all orders promptly,
something impossible during the contin-
uance of the strike.

Phil Hauswirth will move next week
from his old location at the Auditorium,
Wabash avenue and Congress street, to
the Auditorium Annex, Michigan avenue.

Bassett & Washburn have4,000 plants
of Liberty rose, all grafted, nicely potted
up and Mr. Bassett says they are the
finest lot of rose plants he ever saw.

The John C. Moninger Company has
increased its capital stock from $10,000
to $25,000 and has so amended its char-
ter as to legally qualify it to build iron
as well as cypress greenhouses.

The Central Floral Company has a
good order from the Chicago Athletic
Club for each Wednesday, ladies' night.
This week they used 600 Beauties.

The father of J. V. Merrion met an
accidental death on March 22. The son
has the sympathy of every one in an
acquaintanceship which extends through-
out the trade.

O. P. Bassett and Mrs. Bassett are at
West Baden for an outing, following the
example of Mr. and Mrs. Washburn.

During the last five days of last week
Peter Reinberg cut 16.000 carnations
and A. C. Spencer sold them at an aver-
age of 2.45 cents each.

Sara Pierce is preparing to add three
houses to his range. He has as fine lilies
as will be seen in the market this Easter.

Use the telegraph code for your Easter

order; it will save you money and make
everything plain to the wholesaler.

George M. Geraghty, formerly of
Daniels & Fisher, Denver, was in town
this week.

T. J. Corbrey has decided not to go to
California this spring. Business has been
(|uite brisk with him recently.

J. S. Wilson, of Vaughan's Greenhouses,
Western Springs, is rejoicing in the addi-
tion to his family of a bouncing boy.

A. Lange went to New York this week
to take in the rose show.

S. S. Skidelsky has been in town this
week

A. L. Randall has been ill this week.

St. Louis.

SPRING WEATHER MAKES STOCK MORE
PLENTIFUL. — A SURPLUS OF LOW GRADES.
— SOUTHERN FLOWERS FOR FAKIRS. —
NOTES.

The spring-like weather which has pre-
vailed all the week has brought stock on
with a rush, especially roses. There is a
surplus of common stock and just about
enough fancy to supply the demand.
There is still an overstock of Meteors.
Short-stemmed Beauties are coming in
more plentifully while good long- stemmed
ones are still scarce. Carnations are
more plentiful than last report, although
there is no waste in that line and no
job lots to be had. There has been a
rush of southern violets and jonquils,
which are generally sold to the street
fakir for what they will bring. They are
sold on the streets for 5 cents a dozen for
the jonquils and two bunches of violets
for 5 cents. A good many of the depart-
ment stores are having their spring open-
ings and are giving away cut flowers to
each person who visits their establish-
ments. This creates a demand for the
common stock as they always look to
buy at a low figure.

Ostertag Bros, have a decoration for
the opening of a large millinery store in
which they are to put up a large hat
filled with spring flowers and a ball to be
opened, which will let out a pair of white
pigeons, as the doors of the store are
thrown open to the public.

Alex. Seigel has moved from 716 Olive
street to Sixth and Washington avenue.
He reports a good business in his new
quarters.

Visitors in town: Walter Mott, Phila-
delphia; Chas. S. Ford, New York; C. L.
Brunson, Paducab, Ky. J. M. H.

Detroit.

PROSPECT OF A SHORTAGE OF PLANTS FOR
EASTER.— CUT FLOWERS ENOUGH EXCEPT
OF BEAUTIES.— A VISIT TO TAPLIN's.—
BEARDS ARE GROWING. — VISITORS.

As Easter approaches both grower and
dealer are deeply concerned in the pros-
pective amount and variety of plants
available for that most important occa-
sion. From all directions we hear the
report of a decided shortage of Easter
lilies. Only a small number of Harrisii
were planted last summer and the dis-
eased condition of the bulbs is now pain-
fully apparent, so that it is safe to say
that very few will be planted here next
season, as all growers are more than
ever discouraged and disappointed with
their repeated failures with them. Longi-
florums show a vigorous, healthy, but
short growth with but few buds and sev-
eral plants put into bulb pans or azalea
pots will be necessary to make eflfective
plants. None of the bulbous stock will
be too plentiful. The local growers
remembered the poor results from the

over-supply and unavoidable low prices
of last spring and this coupled with the
advanced prices of the bulbs, deterred
many from planting even the usual
amount. Of azaleas, genistas, spira!as,
etc., a fairly good supply is in sight and
the supply of cut flowers of most kinds
will be sufEcient for the local demand,
except, perhaps, for Beauties, but hybrids
will be largely substituted and, when
fine, are usually preferred to Beauties.
Lent has so far had no appreciable efiect
upon the retail trade. While there have
been no social functions of importance,
there has been an extraordinary amount
of funeral work, which has easily usedup
all the flowers the local growers could
supplv.

Fifteen members of the Florists' Club
accepted Mr. Taplin's invitation to visit
his place on March 28. His stock of
azaleas is surely grand, many of lhe
specimens being in ftill bloom. They
were all grown by himself and trained in
pyramidal, standard and bush form. He
is justly proud of the results of the time
he spent upon them for many years. Mr.
Taplin is noted as a successful orchid
grower and a splendid lot of C<v.logyne
cristata in full bloom was one of the
sights he treated us to. His patent boiler
was closely inspected and seemed to be
doing wonderful work with clay mixed
with coal screenings for fuel. Miss
Taplin, ever pleasant, served a fine lunch
to her visitors, who keenly relished it and
promised themselves an early return.

Beard Bros, have purchased the seven
greenhouses of C. H. Michell, on Grosse
Isle. They are moving them to their
establishment on Fort street and will
use them for carnations and general
stock.

Recent visitors: A. Fetters, Cleveland;
A. T. Boddington, New York; Wm.
Hagemann, of Hagemann & Meyer, and
their representative, A. L. Vaughan, and
several Hollanders. J. F. S.

Buffalo.

STATE OF THE MARKET. — PREPARATIONS
FOR EASTER. — THE CLUB ELECTION —
SPASMODIC INTEREST.

Trade has been about the same as last
week, funeral work being all that amounts
to anything. Roses are plentiful but
carnations are not in over-supply. Vio-
lets are cheap and bulbous stock is to be
had in large quantities. Some good
mignonette is coming in now.

Palmer's window is fine now and
Rebstock has a fine genista on exhibition.
Everyone is busy cleaning up and making
ready for Easter.

The Buflfalo Florists' Club will elect
officers at its next meeting. It seems
that the only interest shown in the club
is at election and the banquet, excepting
by the few. It should not be so, but it is.

W. A.

Toronto.

CERTIFICATES AWARDED AT THE RECENT
CARNATION SHOW. — TRADE EXCELLENT.
— BUILDERS GO TO NEW YORK.

The Toronto Gardeners' and Florists'
Association has awarded certificates of
merit for the following carnations: To
Miller & Son, Bracondale, for Lady Van
Home and Lady Minto; to F. Dorner &
Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind., for Morning
Glory; to J. N. May, Summit, X. J., for
Olympia; to A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa.,
for Ethel Crocker; to Peter Fisher, Ellis,
Mass., for Mrs. Lawson; to R. Witter-
staetter, Sedamsville, O., for Estelle and

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Enquirer; to L. E. Marquisee, Syracuse,
N. v., for The Marquis; to H. Weber &
Sons, Oakland, Md., for Genevieve Lord;
to E. G. Mill & Co., for J. Whitcomb
Kiley.

The society has also given cultural cer-
tificates (or extra fine flowers shown at
the exhibition of March 8 to F. Dorner&
Sons for White Cloud, G. H. Crane and
Mrs. Bradt; to The Cottage Gardens,
Queens, L. I , for Gen Maceo and Gen.
Gomez; to J. H. Dunlop, Toronto, for
Mrs. G. M. Bradt, Gen. Gomez, Mrs.
Joost and Glacier.

Lent, which is now nearly over, has
made no material difference in trade,
which has been excellent, with a plentiful
supply of seasonable blooms. The mar-
ket has been somewhat overstocked with
violets.

Messrs. Dale, of Brampton, and Dunlop,
of Toronto, have ordered large quantites,
of glass, a symptom of extensive building
operations to commence shortly. Messrs.
Dale, Dunlop and Chas. Tidy have gone
to New York to be present at the rose
show. S. P.

Milwaukee.

TRADE CONTINUES BRISK.— EASTER PER-
PLEXITIES AFFORD LITTLE CONCERN. —
A SCHOOL GARDEN. — NOTES.

The outlook for Easteris perplexing, but
while business remains good we can ailord
to allow things to take their course. Good
stock does not appear to be accumulat-
ing,except violets. Roses are now plentiful
enough to meet demand, but carnations
are very scarce. The dull season com-
monly looked for during Lent has not
made its appearance. Some special
offers of Easter stock at prices lower
for today are not tempting Milwaukee
florists into placing contracts, although
it is felt that such stock as will be needed
will be scarce and quite as expensive as
at any previous Easter. Thompson &
Son are bringin;! in some pretty flower-
ing plants. A. Billings is the only one of
the local growers who has longiflorums
in any quanity. H. Stappe's Brides-
maids are extra fine.

A number of ladies who have organized
a social settlement in this city have
determined to conduct a school garden in
connection with it. It seems strange that
florists will speak so 'much about culti-
vating the taste for flowers without
lending their influence to cultivate an
ability to gratify that taste. Neverthe-
less the only organized eflort on the part
of our florists is in the line of bowling.

Quite a number of growers here have
taken to speculation; that is they have
put quite a number of dollars on the
new things offered this year.

Mr. and Mrs. H B. Beatty, of Oil City,
Pa., and Mr. and Mrs. J- C. Vaughan, of
Chicago, were visitors this week.

C. B. W.

Cleveland.

A SATISFACTORY WINTER.— SUPPLY HAS
AT NO TIME EXCEEDED DEMAND. — PROS-
PECTS FOR EASTER.

The writer cannot recall a season when
business has maintained so steady and
satisfactory a relation to the supply of
stock. In fact, for a considerable part of
the winter good stock has been quite
scarce, and even now, with Lent far
through, flowers are not wasting to any
considerable extent. Quite a large pro-
portion of this condition may fairly be
credited to general prosperity, no doubt,
but it seems fair to assume that the well
cleaned up condition of affairs at this

time, is due to a considerable extent to
the wisdom, arising from dear bought
experience, relative to moderation in the
purchase of Dutch bulbs for forcing. A
large and steady demand for all grades
of funeral work just now helps to keep
down the Lenten surplus.

For Easter everybody expects to have
a good trade, this judgment being based
on the business of the season so far. To
meet the demand there will probably be
the usual lines of stock offered. It would
not, however, be surprising were lilies to
be decidedly scarce. A large part of the
Harrisii stock has been used up, or is
showing up worthless from disease.
There will, of course, be a good many
longiflorums on the market, but it is
doubtful if they will be sufficient to make
up the difterence.

Prices, both wholesale and retail, have
not varied materially for some time, and,
failing unusually bright, warm weather
and a quite unexpected falling off in busi-
ness, will probably hold their own now
until Easter. A.

Cincinnati.

THE WEEK STARTED WELL. — MUCH GOOD
FUNERAL WORK.— A FINE GENISTA.— A
FRAGRANT CARNATION —NOTES.

The latter part of last week trade was
pretty quiet, though Saturday showed a
slight improvement. This week started
with a very lively demand and stock was
well cleaned upat thecommissionhouses.
The floral decorations at the obsequies
of the late Rabbi Isaac M. Wise, this
week, were exceedingly beautiful. One
large crescent, arranged loosely and
gracefully with cattleyas, the ground
work being galax leaves tied with purple
ribbon, was made by Julius Peterson.
J. Baer, Critchell and Sunderbruch's
Sons, all had a goodly share of work.

Peterson has on view in his window a
magnificent specimen genista. The plant
is about five feet through and as it is
tipped towards the front every flower is
in sight, making a splendid display.

A visit to Fred Walz recently found him
busy among his carnations. He has
several seedlings of merit, and among
them is a bright scarlet, which in
fragrance excells any of the recent intro-
ductions.

Julius Baer has been receiving congratu-
lations upon the arrival of J. Baer, Jr.

Harrisii lilies are coming in slowly and
will not be plentiful for Easter.

H. SCHWARZ.

Peoria, 111.

There has been a lack of social events
to make business for some weeks past
but much funeral work has been required.
The outlook for Easter is good and
there will be a considerable variety of
stock with which to meet the call.

As soon as spring opens J. C. Murray
will erect three new houses, two lor
roses, each 25x100, and a plant house
15x65. He has recently received a con-
signment of grafted Bride and Brides-
maid plants from the east. He will also
grow Liberty. Mr. Murray has had a
good trade all winter, in no small part
due to excellent local advertising.

Cole Bros, will have a fine lot of longi-
florums and spirjeas for Easter.

Peorian.

Pittsburg.

STATE OF TRADE AND THE MARKET. —
CHANCES FOR EASTER.— FEWER BULBS
FORCED. — A SMOKER AND VARIOUS
NOTES.

There is no apparent change in trade.
Stock is all that can be desired as regards
quantity and quality. Rose«!, perhaps,
area little scarce at times but better
weather can soon be expected, which will
produce more satisfactory results. Car-
nations still hold up in price; good ones
easily bring from 75 cents per dozen up,
at retail, and their keeping f|uaJity is
much improved. It is a little early yet
to judge what the Easter season will
bring forth but many of the dealers are
looking for an unusually good trade.
Some of the growers seem to think bulb-
ous stock will not be so abundant as it
has been for several seasons past. This
is quite probable, as many of the smaller
growers who make a practice of forcing
large quantities of this stock for the
Easter trade, are not growing nearly so
much as ordinarily.

The "smoker" held by the Florists'
Club on March 22 at the rooms of the
Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., was in every
respect a success. Many were in attend-
ance and card playing, games, refresh-
ments and a general good time prevailed.

At the greenhouses of Randolph &
McClements can be seen as fine a lot of
azaleas, numbering 200, as has ever
been shown here. G. O.

Maiden, Mass.

I had the pleasure of seeing two of J.
W. Foote's seedling carnations the other
day, a large white and a pink sort. They
are excellent.

I am told that Peter Ball will move
his establishment to Lexington the
coming summer. This is due, in a
measure, to buildings being erected close
to his range and partly shading him.

E. D. Kaulback & Son are having a
fine trade at their downtown store and
have things in good shape at the houses.
They will add more glass this year.

John Walsh has a fine store in town,
with houses at Melrose Highlands., He
is well known as the manager of the
Boston flower market, and has a smile
and kind word for everybody. Tap.

Little Rock, Ark.

North Easton, Mass.— Chas. May-
nard has resigned as head gardener for
Mrs. F. L. Ames and has been succeeded
by W. N. Craig, formerly of Taunton.

J. W. Vestal & Son are doing a big
business shipping small greenhouse
plants. They mailed a large edition of
their catalogue through the southern
states and are now reaping the benefits
of printers' ink.

The weather for the last ten days has
been good for business and every florist
is now busy filling orders for plants for
bedding out.

Frank Vestal, at Baring Cross, has
filled many orders for ornamental nur-
sery stock. His shipping season has
closed and he is now beginning to line
small stock out in the nursery.

Mankato, Minn.— L. Lorerz wishes it
understood that he is the sole owner of
the business at State and Marshall
streets, Mr. Pateler having retired some
months since.

Albany, N. Y.— The well known firm
of Goldring Bros, has been dissolved.
Samuel Goldring will continue the store
on Pearl street and Frederick Goldring
will engage in wholesale growing with
the greenhouses at Slingerlands.

1052

The American Florist.

Mar. ji,

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The Advertising Department of the American
Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen
and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines ow/y.

Orders for less than one-half inch space not accepted.

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AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. CHICAGO.

THIS ISSUE 84 PAGES WITH COVERS.

CONTENTS.

An urban harbinger 1033

The American Rose Society 1(133

— First annual nicfting 1033

—Diseases of the rose (illus.) 1033

Hugh Graham's exhibit at the show of the

Pennsylvania Hortii'ultural Society (illus.) 1C35

New Rose"Baltimore (illu.<;) 1037

Rose growing with chemical fertilizers 1037

Market ferns 1038

Relation of How and return pipes 1038

House of Cattleva Triana' at Bayard Tliayers.

Lancaster, Mass. (illus.) 1038

Rose Kaiserin Augusta Victoria (illus.) 1039

Exhibition of the American Rose Society — 1039

F. L. Harris (portrait) UHO

The Lord A Johnson boiler explosion 1040

Easter pot roses (illus ) 1041

Sweet i)eas in Canada 1041

Lemoine's new gladioli (illus.) 1043

Some ilidughts on hybridizing 1044

Herbaceous plants in bloom indoors 1046

Delphini urn Zalil 1046

House of Lilium longiflorum at L;iwrence

Cotter's, Dorchester, Mass Cillus.) 1046

Plants and flowers at funerals (illus.) 1047

Chrysanthemum notes 1047

Forcing carnations for Easter 1047

Dendrobium Phalsnopsis Schraiderianum

(illus.) 1048

Helpful niuiiiders 1048

New York 1048

Philadelphia 1049

Boston 1049

Chicago 1049

St. Louis 10,=)0

Detroit 1050

Buftalo 1050

Toronto 1050

Milwaukee 1051

Cleveland 1051

Cincinnati 1051

Peoria, HI 1051

Pittsburg 1051

Maiden, Mass 1051

Little Rock, Ark I05I

Greenhouse building 1052

Heating arrangements 10.52

Greenhouses for vegetables 1052

Obituary— Edw. J. Lowe 1053

—John Weiss 1053

-Ferdinand Flistcr 1053

— Joseph A. Lewis 1053

Catalogues received 1053

Denver 1054

The seed trade 10.58

Baltimore 1058

'Washington 1058

The nursery trade 1060

Our pastimes — Chicago at Joliet 10*52

—At Philadelphia 1062

—At St. Louis 1062

—At Ne\y York 1062

Twin City notes 1093

Amsterdam, N. Y 1098

DesPlaines, 111 1102

New Haven, Conn 1106

Inquiries are give no attention when
sent without the correct name and address
of the writer.

Despite the present diseased and
weakened condition ol Bermuda lily
bulbs, the growers of that island appear
determined to inyite disaster by robbing
the plants of their flowers and foliage to
flood our Easter markets with them
through brokers.

Cypress is twelve percent above last
year's price, and extra lengths show a
still greater rise.

Deliveries of greenhouse glass are now
going forward but there is no change in
market conditions.

There is little prospect of a fall in iron,
the sales to date being equal to the capac-
ity of the furnaces up to July 1.

News of an advance in coal, due to the
rearrangement of the scale under which
the operators are working, now has few
terrors for the growers.

T. D. Hatfield, our well known cor-
respondent, has been appointed chief of
the famous gardens and greenhouses of
H. H. Hunnewell, at Wellesley, Mass.,
succeeding F. L. Harris, who will seek
well earned retirement May 1. Mr.
Hatfield will retain charge of the Walter
Hunnewell establishment adjoining.

Greenhouse Building.

Chicago, 111 — Adam Zender, three rose
hovfses. Sam. Pierce, three houses.

Grand Rapids, Mich.— Crabb & Hunter,
two houses.

Haverhill, Mass. — W. F. Abrams, two
houses 11x100.

Scarborough, N. Y. — Briarcliff Green-
houses, carnation house 51x30(").

Holmesburg, Pa. — Chas. D. Ball, range
of houses.

Maiden, Mass.— E. D. Kaulback &Son,
range of houses.

Peoria, 111. — J. C. Murray, two rose
houses 25x100, plant house 15x6,j.

North Adams, Mass.— M. S. Worden,
1500 feet of glass.

Chelsea, Mass. — Woodlawn Cemetery,
two propagating houses.

Stafford Springs, Conn. — Baker & Co.,
one house.

Green Bay, Wis. — Ray maker & Sons,
extension of range.

Council Bluffs, la.— J. F. Wilcox, eight
200-foot houses.

Carmel, Me. — Ernest Harvey, house
30x60.

Ashland, Ky. — W. H. Carp, house
18x75.

Yonkers, N. Y. — Frank Knapper, palm
house 25x50.

Great Neck, N. Y.— W. L. Stow, rose

house 20x100; palm house 28x2S; fern

house 16x24; propagating house 16x24.

Clifton, N. Y. — George Young, rose

house 20x400.

Flushing, N. Y.— Samuel Thome, rose
house fifty feet wide.

West Derby, Vt.— H. J. Ball, carnation
house.

Heating Arrangements.

Ed. Am. Florist:— How many feet of
1-inch pipe would be required to heat
with hot water two houses, one 10x80,
the other 18x80 feet, and how should it
be arranged? The houses adjoin and
have a double wall filled with sawdust
on the outside, with a rough board par-
tition between. The larger house is a
three-quarter span, with a six-foot wall
at the back and a three-foot wall infront.
Southern Indiana is the location.

W. H.

It is not advisable to use 1-inch pipe for
hot water in houses eighty feet long, and
it should never be used except with over-
head flow pipes of ample size, and when
the lower ends of the coils are well above
the top of the heater. For a house
eighteen feet wide it will be best to use
three 2V--inch overhead flows, while
eighteen 1-inch returns will be required
to make up the needed amount of radia-

tion, when 60° are desired. In a house
ten feet wide, two 2' •; inch flow pipes and
ten 1-inch returns will be needed for the
above temperature. If only 50° are
required, three flows and eleven returns
will answer for the wide house, and for
the ten-foot house good results can be
obtained with two 2-inch flows and
eight 1-inch returns. By carrying the
water undar pressure a reduction can be
made in the size of the flow pipes and in
the number of the returns, but it will be
at the expense of fuel.

Without knowing something about the
interior arrangement of the houses it is
not possible to give very definite advice
about the location of the pipes. In the
narrow house it may be best to carry the
flow pipes on the plates and the returns
under the benches, while in the 18-foot
house the flows may be carried on the
purlin posts and front plate, and the
returns under the benches, or on the
walls. L. R. T.

Greenhouses for Vegetables.

Ed. Am. Florist: — We propose to build
two houses for forcing vegetables, such
as lettuce and radishes. The houses will
be 20x50 feet, attached, with boiler
room at the north end. We shall use
cypress, cedar posts, 16x16 single
strength butted glass, walls double
boarded four feet high, but with glass at
the south end. Gutters will carry the
water into the cistern inside the houses.
The ground is low but can be drained.
We have a No. 17 Hitchings boiler for
hot water and about 1000 feet of Hi-
inch wrought iron pipe which we would
like to use. As we wish to use some of
the space under benches for rhubarb we
should have the pipes on the walls. How
should we pipe the houses? The temper-
ature seldom goes below 15° below zero.
How many ventilators should there be?
How should we arrange the benches?
Will it do to plant lettuce on solid beds
and at what temperature should it be
grown. Young Florist.

A 20x50 foot lettuce house with 1V4-
inch coils on the side walls can be piped
with two 2V2inch flows near the glass
on the purlin posts. One thousand feet
of 1^4 inch pipe will provide four coils of
five pipes each, but the best results,
especially with Grand Rapids lettuce,
will require a little more radiation and it
will be well to add one 2-inch pipe in
each house. The coils will then consist
of five I'iinch jind one 2-inch pipe on
one wall, and five lU-inch on the other
wall in each house. It will be well to
have a continuous row of ventilators
two feet wide along the ridge of each
house. It would also be well to have
glass sash in the side walls, which could
be used as ventilators. Unless there is
some special reason for the use of a house
of the size mentioned, better results can
be secured from the same expenditure if
one house twenty-six to thirty feet wide
is constructed.

If ihubarb is to be grown it will be
necessary to have raised benches, and for
a house twenty feet wide inside, a good
arrangement will be two benches each
seven feet and four inches wide, with a
center walk of two feet and walks along
the side walls twenty inches wide. When
solid benches are thoroughly drained,
good results can be secured, and they are
quite generally used in large houses.
When Grand Rapids lettuce is grown the
temperature may be carried as high as
50° at night, but it will be safer to keep
it at 45° when the houses are used for
head lettuce. L. R. T.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1053

OBITUARY.

EDWAKD JOSEPH LOWE.

It is announced that the death of
Edward Joseph Lowe, well known as an
authority on ferns and their culture,
occurred at his home in England, March
10.

JOHN WEISS.

John Weiss, one of the oldest residents
of Middle Village, N. Y.. died at the home
of his son, Clemens Weiss, March 20,
after a short illness, aged 88 years. The
deceased was born in Germany and came
to this country when a boy, taking up
his residence at Middle Village, where he
lived for the past sixty-five years. Until
a few years ago he followed the occupa-
tion of florist, and was remarkable for
his health and vigor.

FERDINAND FLISTER.

Ferdinand Flister died at his home at
Oshkosh, Wis., March 27, after an illness
of four weeks with Bright's disease. For
the past thirty years he resided in Osh-
kosh, conducting a vegetable farm and
then embarking in the floral business,
which he and his wife have continued for
the past twelve years. Mr. Flister was
seventy years of age and was born in
Germany, Nov. 3, 1S30. He had several
greenhouses known as The South Side
Flower Exchange. He is survived by a
widow and one daughter, Mrs. A.
Fugelberg.

JOSEPH A. LEWIS.

Joseph A. Lewis died at Willimantic,
Conn., March 19, aged 71 years. He
had been identified with the nursery
business and gardening for more than
half a century. It was in 1858 that he
located at Willimantic. At first he was
largely engaged in growing trees, both
for fruit and shade. He bought a tract
of land, where in 1S62 he erected the
dwelling in which he died. In later years
he raised garden vegetables. For the
past ten years he had used on an average
20,000 square feet of hotbeds with
nearly 100 acres under cultivation annu-
ally. In 1892 he built a large canning
factory, which burned two years later
inflicting a loss which discouraged him.
He has for many years been an uncom-
promising leader of the prohibition
party.

Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists
Received.

The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth,
N. J., trees, shrubs and plants, whole-
sale, retail; J. N. Kidd, St. Joseph, Mo.,
plants and cut flowers; J. C. Williams,
Montclair, N. J., trees, vines and plants;
The Cassel Nursery Co., North Clayton,
O., trees; John F. Rupp, Shiremanstown,
Pa., flower seeds, wholesale; S. Lenton,
Long Beach, Cal., Marguerite plants,
wholesale; Philadelphia Lawn Mower
Co., Philadelphia, Pa., lawn mowers;
Gilbert Trap Co., Dayton, O., mole
traps; Adler Color & Chemical Works,
New York, N. X., green arsenoid; John
Peed & Son, London, S. E., England,
greenhouse and bedding plants; Soupert
& Notting, Luxemburg, Grand Duchy of
Luxemburg, roses; E. H. Krelage & Son,
Haarlem, Holland, greenhouse and bed-
ding plants; E. H. Hunt, Chicago, 111.,
cut flowers and seeds; Cincinnati Cut
Flower Co., Cincinnati, O., cut flowers
and florists' supplies; E. C. Amling,
Chicago, 111., cut flowers; John M. Hud-

son, St. Louis, Mo., cut flowers; Bassett
& Washburn, Chicago, 111., cut flowers
and florists' supplies, J. B. Deamud,
Chicago, 111,, cut flowers.

McKeesport, Pa —J. H. Orth & Co.
have bought out the stock of the Filson
Floral Co , and will remove all to their
establishment at 238 Fifth avenue.

Carthage, Mo. — Perry Finn has been
in business for six years. He has a fine
miscellaneous stock, a house of excellent
violets and some very tempting vege-
tables.

Council Bluffs, Ia.— J. F. Wilcox has
received the material for his new range
of eight houses. Five of the structures
are to be 25x200 and the other three are
each to be of almost equal dimensions
but with a slant to the gable ends. The
material was wanted in a rush and was
ordered of the Moninger Co., Chicago,
March 19 and was shipped in six days.

SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE.

Advertlsemeots under tills bead will be Inserted at
tbe rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) eaob Inser-
tion. Casb must accompany order. Plant advs. not
admitted under this bead.

Bvery paid nubscrlber to the American Florist
for the year UtOO Is enUtled to a flve-Une want adv.
(situations only; free to be used at any time dnrlns
the year.

Situation WANTKO-AsworklrK foreman. roses,
carratlons and generRl stock Address

ABC. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED -Salesman and deslnner,
store or prepr houses. Kant preferred . K.

care VV. J. Stewart, CiT Bromfleld St , Boston.

s

ITUATION WANTED- By youog man of several

years" experience In rf tall trade. Best reference.
E. R CHAri'ELL. 10 Van Buren St , Chicago.

SITUATION WANTBD— By slnsle German florist
and gardener Good, all-arouod man Private or
commercial. Address

W. K.. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED— By a reliable man. 25 years
In the business la England and America spec-
ialties, roses, carnations, elc. First class reference.
Give full particulars, with wages. Address

O K, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTBD— By first-class, all-around
O litrower of cut flowers, as worklrti foreman or to
take charge of section, hlfteen years experleoce.
Beistot relerencfis. Address

UpTo-Date. care Ameilcan Florist.

SITUATION WANTBD— On a private place, ten
years experience la roses, carnations, chrysan-
themums and general greenhouse stock Can lurnlah
best of references. Address

J. Oleahski. 15ti ISlh Street. Brooklyn, N, Y.

SITUATION WANTED-The advertiser would llfee
to secure a position as head gardener on a private
place or foreman in a commercial establlBhment:
th iroughly experienced la all departments; biist of
references . Address

C. J- K.. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTBD— By an experienced florist
10 laRe charge of retail commercial place.
Thoroughly posted In growing for tbe retail trade.
Afle 32; single. Waget*. $30 and board. Illinois or
Ohio preferred. Address

•■Ketail." care American Horlst.

SITUATION WANTED— By a marrl*^d man as
O manager or foreman la a private or commercial
place; -J years experience In roses, carnations,
chrysanthemus. violets and general greenhouse
plants. Address

COMPETENT, care American Florist.

W

w

ANTED— Address of Louis Truxler, a practical
and ornamerital florist

Thos B. bull, Bakersfleld. Cal.

ANTED— Vegetable girdener all the year round,
for greenhouse and field. Address

Box m. station 1. Des Moines. Iowa.

WANTED— Boy to learn the greenhouse business
of growing roses ana carnation. In answering
state age. Address J.n'O, Wvlanu, De Uaven, Pa.

WANTED— Young man for flrst-class flower store.
Must be a hustler, and wllUnii to work at any-
thing. State experience and wages wb nted.

Gasseks. Euclid Ave., Cleveland. O.

WANTED— A rose grower who thoroughly under-
stands growing A No. 1 stock The rlgtit party
win have a good position. First-class references
required Address M K, care Ajuerlcan Florist.

WANTBD— At once, a young man. German: must
be sober and reliable, for general greenhouse
work- Wages $15 per month with board and room.
Wurk easy ; place steady all the year round. Address

k; I -- J. RiNDbXKISCH. BelOlt. Wls.

WANTED-A reliable man to take charge of
greenhouses, onecapab e to grow general stock
of cut fl (wers and plants lor retail store trade. Must
be sober, bonest and reliable. State wages and par-
ticulars In first letter. Fked .1. King. Ottawa, 111.

WANTED AT ONCB-Slogle man. German pre-
ferred, tor growing cut flowers and bedding
stock, must be a good workt-r. sober and reliable.
State wages expected with board and room. Perma-
nent place to tbe right man. Ueferencea Address
A B. care American Florist.

WANTED-To buy good second-hand glass house
about seventy feet long, lo remove— lean-to
preferred-must slate all following particulars or no
attention pakl: Height width, length, approximate
roof pitch. lean-to or snan. age and cash price.

Address P. o BOX 123, BronxvUIe, New York.

OR SALE OR RKNT-Commerclal place; location
the best. R D Baker, Canon city. Colo.

F

F

OR S\LE-100 Hotbed sash, in good order. 81 00
each. F. <) B Address

Cottage Gkbenhofses. Lltchfleld. 111.

FOR SALB-Free fuel, 60C0 feet glass Great chance
for florists or gardeners. Only $ijOO cash. Account
sickness Write quick. F'KEE Fuel, care Am. Florist.

FOR SALB- My greenhouses, etc . about ' .(JUO feet
of glass. A good retail trade. Terms easy.
Address
Jacob Raifstanger. Great Barrlngton, Mass.

FOR SALB— Lebanon Greenhouses and residence;
established business: no competition; houses
stocked. Falling health compels sacrlflc«. Write for
particulars. Nbal & Cu , Lebanon. Ind.

FOR SALE— Four-Incb cast Iron greenhouse pipe.
5-feet lengths. F. O. B., 15e. per foot. In good
order. Address

IMHANAPOLIS FLOWER & PLANT CO..
Indianapolis, Ind.

FOR SALE-Only cut flower establishment In
county, 50 miles from St. Louis, 60 express trains
dally. Cheap luel and city water. Cheap If sold at
once A(}dres8

Felix, care American Florist.

FOR SALE— Estab'lshed florist business, with or
without 7 room dwelling. In a good Indiana town;
no compptUlon within 20 miles, Will bear Investiga-
tion. Address

Wabash, care American Florist.

FOR SALE— At a bargain. C hot water greenhouse
boilers 15 COO feet 4-lnch cast Iron pipe. 6 feet
lengths, some 5 and G-lnch cast-iron pipe 5-teet lengths;
300 teas and elbows. 4-lnch; tiOU boxes, 8x10. A
glass: 300 boxes, 10x12, ADS glass, practically good
as new. Will be sold In lots to suit. For particulars
call or address

R. J Lewis, 357 Racine avenue, Chicago. III.

FOR SALB— A good paying establishment of 6 500
feet of glass. \^ acre of lanri. 8 room dwelling.
This Is located In the heart of a city of U.OCO inhabi-
tants, with but very little cnmpetlllon Would like to
sell about 1 >t or 15th of June. This Is not only a
bargain but a'so a grand opportunity for some enter-
prlzlng florist. Will state reasons for selling on
application. Address _, ,

Oi'PORTUNiTY. care American Florist.

One VfiitiliitinK .\pparatus chi'ap. Extra
r;i'.tiiiL:s and pafliTUs.
MCLENEGAN BP»OS.. READING. PA.

FOR SALE.

Excellent fstablishmeut of 7000 square feet of
glass in Chicago suburb. Stocked with carna-
tions, smilax and miscellaneous plants; 1'/. acres
of good land: 8 room dwelling. Would like to
dispose of place by May 1, if possible, as I am not
able to give it my attention.. Address

MRS. P. F. LAW. RIVER GROVE, ILL.

=POR SALE^=

102 acres fine land, part cultivated $3,800.00

Lot 62x241. four grenhouses, sheds, etc.. 3,700.00
% of an acre, city property, greenhouses

well stocked, fine condition, bargain 3,700.00

Lot, 100x125, 5 greenhouses, stock, etc.,

fine dwelling 4,800.00

25 acres, good shipping center south-west,

fine orchards of pears, cherries, etc 6,500.00

60 acres. 33 in fruit, 6 greenhouses, well ^

established business ._. 7,500.00

7 acres, 7 greenhouses, land highly culti-
vated, large dwelling 9,500.00

Any of the above named properties is a fine bar-
gain,'and those desiring to purchase will do well
to communicate with us. These are only a few of
the properties that we have for sale and leasing.

SMITH & SMITH, .

p. 0. Box 869. 345 Sixth Ave , PITTSBURG. PA.

It U good business policy
to mention the

^w.^*'^*'

....American Florist

when^you write to an advertiser.

1064

The American Florist.

Mar. JT,

Denver, Colo.

The unusually hot weather has had a
bad effect on cuts, roses,especially, coming
small and soft. Violets are about done;
the lew that come in are poor. Unless
the weather turns cooler good flowers
will be scarce for Easter. Several growers
complain of being unable to hold back
their lilies.

Mr. Elberfield, of the Alpha Floral Co.,
has opened a branch at Colorado Springs,
Colo. Denver.

Wbol^ale pbwer/larKjfe

CLNCLNNATl, MaTCb 29.

BOBOB, Beauty, select 40 00

medtum 2i.00

Briae 4 ooia 6 oo

" Bridesmaid » 00® li 00

Meteor 4.00(* o.OO

Perle 4.0O® 6 00

Oamatlons 1.5C® 2 CO

fancy n 00

Lily of the valley 8.U0

Violets 50.® .75

Narcissus 3 00

Roman hyacinths 2 00® 3.00

Dutch " 4.10

CaUas .:0.00®1! 50

HaiTlsIl 10.0U6.I2 50

Daffodils 3 00

Tulips 3.00® 4.01)

Asparagus 50 00

Smllax 15 10

Adlanttlm l.OU

Common ferns .20

Qalaxleayes .15

8T I.OTtls. March 29

Bonefl.' Beauty, short stems 5 00® 10 On

■' " medium 10 00413 50

fancy 25.im441.UU

" Bride. Bridesmaid 4.00® fj 00

" Meteor 3 PO® 6 00

" Perle Wootton 3 00® 4 00

Carnations, common 1 CO® 1 50

fancy 2 OJ® 3.00

Lily of the valley 3 00® 4 UO

7lolet« 203 .3J

Narcissus 3.00

Bomans 8 00

Callas 10 00®12.50

HarrlsU 10 00® 12 60

Tulips 2 to® 3 00

Bmllai 10.60®12.60

Adlantum l.OC® 1.25

AsparaKua . . .60. 0O®76.00

MiLWAtrEEi:, March 29

Bosei. Beauty.Iong perdoz. 3.00® 4 00

medium " '* 1,60® 2. 00
" short " " .51® 1.00

" Bride, Bridesmaid 6 00® 8 M

Perle 4 00® ti.OO

Meteor 6.00® 8.00

EalserlD tt.OO® 8 00

Carnations, ordinary 150® 2 00

fancy 3.01® 4.(10

Violets 60® 1.00

Boman hyacinths 3 00

Daftodlls 2 00® 3 UO

Mignonette 2.00® 3.00

Adlantum 1 00® 150

Common ferns 25

Smllax 15.00@18.00

Asparainla 75. On

Qalax leaves .20

PITTSBUKG, March 29.

Boses, Beauty 2.00®25 00

" Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00®12 00

Meteor 3.00@12.00

" Kalseria 3 00® 12. 00

Perle 3.00® (i. 00

Cusln 3.00® 6 00

Carnations 1 60® 4 00

Lily of the valley 2 00® 4.00

Violets, double 20a 75

California 20® 3U

Danodlls 2.00® 3.00

Boman hyacinths 1 50® 3.00

HarrlsU 8 00®12.00

Freeslas 1 UO® ; 5U

Tulips 2.0U® 4.10

Pansles ...^.... 75® 1 00

Lllaci. per bunch 1.60® 2 00

Daisies 1 00® 2 OU

Mignonette l.Ou® 4 00

Smllax . 12 50<s20 00

Wild Smllax per case 3 60® 6 00

Adlantum 75® 1 00

Hardy ferns ,10

Asparagus, bunches 40c

strings 35to50o

Sorengerll. bunches. . .36 to 76o
Oalax leaves .15

Denver, Marcb 28.
Roses, Beauty, select 32.00® 48. CO

ordinary 10.00@20.00

" Bride. Bridesmaid 4 .0(i@ H .10

" Meteor 4.00<.v (j.uo

Perle, Wootton, Nlphetoa 4-tOiSi 6 00

Carnations, ordinary 1.5j@ 2 00

" fancy 3 UO

Lily of the Valley 4.00® 5.0U

Violets 5j® .75

Oallas per dozen 1 .60

HarrlsU •• 150

Narcissus .'.. 3. 00® 4.0O

DafTodlls 2 00® 4.00

Tulips 4.00

Sweet peas 1 00

Asparagus 50 00

Smllax l;.0o

Ferns , 30

Galax leaves '.". '20

The Surplus
Stock of the
Rosebank
Nurseries.

SPRING SALE

...or...

ORCHID PLANTS

In order to make room for nfw importatioDS shortly to nrnve we will offer for
sale during Mnrch a fine lot oC Cattleyus. Dendrobiums, Oncidiums and Cyp-
ripediums of the varieties most suitable for commercial purposes.

This is an excellent opportunity for florists to secure desirable varii-ties of
orchids cheap, as the prices have been madelowinorder tomove the stock quickly.

Each. Dozen.

CATTLEYA LABIATA, the largest and most popular of the kind $ .75 $ 8 00

DENDROBIUM FORMOSUM, bridal bouquet orchid 50 5.C0

ONCIDIUM VARICOSUM, enormous yellow sprays t.25 12.C0

CATTLEYA TRIANyt IS 00

(.V. B. These {)Iants are fully established, being principally from last Tfear's importations.)

SPECIAL

Wt' have taken from our propagating cases a surplus of young
stock of which we ofTer

ACALYPHA SAMDERII. nice plants, 21^-in per dozen. $1 00

DRACAEMA TERMINALIS. nice plants. 2H-in ■ i.oo

{Special prices -will be quoted on application for these plants in quantity from the sand.)

W A MCFADDEN
OUR TERMS ARE STRICTLY NET CASH ' '

UPON RECEIPT OF STOCK. rosebank,"

- CINCINNATI.

GEORGE REINBERG

FORMERLY OF REINBERC BROS.

I

Wholesale Dealer and Grower of Cut flowers

51 WABASH AVE.. CHICAGO.

Orders booked for choice American Beauties for Easter.

Per Dnzcn

Am. Bi'iiuties, ex. loim 13.0(1 to 16.00

30-in. stem 3.00 to 4 00

I

24in.

18-in. "

" loin. "

8-12-iii. "

lirides select, $8

Mnides '■ 8

La Fr.iDce '■ 8

K. A. Victoria
Meteors

2. SO to 3.00
2.0) to 2.60

1.60 to 2 00

75 to 1.25

Per U»

1st, .ffi; 2d. $4; 3d, $3

1st, 6: 2d, 4; 3d, 3

8; Ist, H; 2d, 4::<il, 3

8; 1st, 6; 2d, 4; 3d, 3

8; 1st. 6: 2d. 4; 3d, 3

C.arniitious, f.incy $4.00 to $5.00

fancy standard vars. 3 00 to 4 W
lit irradc, Kond I.Soto 2.50

Ptr Dozen

Harri.'-ii (special price on large lots) .$2.00

Callas '■ '■ ■• •■ •■ 2.(X)

Daffodils per 100. ..$3.00 to $4.00

Romaa " 3.00to$4.00

Violets •' 75to 1,(«)

-Vdiintum " 100

Smilas " ....10 00 to 12.50

Fancy Ferns per UXK), $1.60; per 100, 20c

Aspar;i2us, per strinj; 50c. 60c, 75c

OFFICIAL PRICE UST FOR EASTER.

Order from this, as none will be mailed.

Best stock shipped unless grade

mentioned.

The New York Market
Florists' Association

Will commence the season
MARCH 24, 1900, at
CLINTON MARKET,

CANAl AND WEST STREETS,
NEW YORK CITY.

Country buyers please note the date.

W. A. MANN.
FRANK W. BALL.

Cincinnati..
Cut Flower Co.,

t^l^^tb. WHOLESALE FLORISTS.

Consignments Solicited.
Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

HUDSON &. CO.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS,

1527 PINE STREET,

Plionc. Kinioch D 83. ST. LOUIS. MO.

Consignments Solic.ted. Prompt returns guaranteed.

FAMCY DAGOEJl

HARDY

Cut Ferns!

$1.00 PER 1000.

GALAX LEAVES $1.00 per 1000

BOUQUET GREEN 4 cts. per lb.

SPHAGNUM MOSS 75 cts. per bbl.

BOUQUET GREEN WREATHING,
all sizes made to order 3 to Sets, per yd.

XMAS TREES, both Spruce and Balsam, for dec-
orations, from 4 to 20 ft. Price very reasonable.

BAILED SPRUCE, for cemetery use, etc., etc.

L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass.

WM. L. LINQENBRINK,
Wholesale riorist.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

1005 Seventeenth St., Dcnvcr,cCol.

jgoo.

The American Florist.

1055

MititiiimiimiititiiiiimiimiiinumiiimiiiuauumiiiiAmimiiiumiiimiiiitmiimuie

J. B. DEAMUD

SUCCESSOR TO ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO.

i 51 WABASH AVE..

ORCHIDS:

AM. BEAUTIES, Ex. Iocs $3.

" 24-iuch stems, 2.

20 •■ •• 2

,5 .. •■ . 1

12 " •• 1

CARNATIONS, fancy $3,

standHrd vars. assl. I.

BRIDES 4.

HRIDESMAIDS 4.1

METEORS 4.

I'ERLES 3,

VALLEY 3,

TULIPS 2.

LIL. IIARRISII 10.

CALL A LILIES 10.

CHICAGO.

CATTIiETAS, $6.00 per dozen.

$5.00

■r Dozi

00 to

50

00

50

00

Per 100
00 to $4.00

no to
00 to
UO to
00 to
00 to
00 to
00 to
00 to
00 to

I. .50
6.00
6.00
6.00
5.00
4.00
4.00
13.50
12.50

DAFFODILS.,

Per lOfl.

$3.
15 to 1.

VIOLETS, double

" single

ROMANS a.OOto 3.

NARCISSUS 2.00to 3.

ADIANTUM 1.

ASPARAGUS 50cts.

SMILAX $1.50 per doz. 12.

GALAX Green or Hronze, $1.25 per M.
FANCY FERNS... $1.50 per M,

WILD SMILAX,
(Caldwell's.)

I No. 1 cental
No. 2
No. 4
No. 5
No. 6

ns 15 lbs. $3.
20 lbs.. 3.
35 lbs.- 4,
40 lbs.. 5
50 lbs.. 6.

^^Pnces subject to chanpe without notice. fc

CATALOGUE OF CAKNATION CUTTINGS NOW REAUY. g

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Winterson's

Modern Supply House

is the place to buy your CUT FLOWERS, SUPPLIES, SEEDS, Etc.

MASSACHUSETTS FANCY FERNS, looo $1.50; 5000 lots, $6 25.

Other specialties, ORCHIDS, FANCY ROSES, FANCY

CARNATIONS, SELECT VIOLETS.

WESTERN ACENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED

^^^^J^r". IMPERIAL PLANT FOOD AND FERTILIZERS.

t@°^For prices on Cut Flowers see Chicago quotations in ttiis paper.
AH stock at lowest possible prices. write for catalogue.

^ McKELLAR & WiNTERSON, wA^is^H^ I've . CHICAGO.

GEO. REINBERG,

Wholesale Grower of Cut flowers.

BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

All stock at lowest market rates. Send in your
orders.

61 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

PETER REINBERG,

Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers.

500,000 FEET OF GLASS.
Headquarters for American Beauty.

Carnations, Blooms and Cuttings.

51 Wabash Ave., - CHICAGO, IlL.

SHIPPING LABELS s

• Cut Flowers

Printed in two colors on gummed
paper; your card, etc., in black and
leaf adopted by the S. A. P. in red.
Very attractive. Price per 500, $2.85;
per 1000, $4.50. Send for samples

ELECTRO OF THIS LEAF. POSTPAID. $1.25.

American Florist Co.,

Ji^^_ CHICAGO.

Wbol^ale flower/larl^fe

CHICAOO March 30.
RoBBB, Beaaty, extra long stums
30 Inch
24 ■•

4 00
:i.00
2 50
2 CO
1.6U
1 25
1 00
00(« S 00
.00(4 M.OO
00® 8.00
00® 8.00
.0I@10 00
.60(9 2.110
U0@ 4.00
60@ I.IO
ma 50
.UU® 4.00

20 '■

15 "

•■ 12 "

8 ■'

" Brld(4, Bridesmaid 5

Perle 4

" Meteor 5

" La France 0

Golden Gate 8

Carnations 1

fancy 3.

Violets, double

" sluKle -

Lily of the valley 3

Cattleyns per doz. 4 OOSO.OO

Dendroblums " 3,00

Lilacs '■ .-6@1.C0

MlKHonette 1.00(3 2.00

Roman hyacinths 1.00(4 2 00

Dutcn hyacinths 4 01(910 00

Nirclssus 3 O0(a 4 00

UarrlBll 10.00(512 00

(■alias 8 00(»IO UO

Kr«e»las 100(9 3 00

Tulips 2.10® 4.00

Auiautum 50(9 1 00

Common ferns .15

Fancy farns .20

Sinllal 800(ai0.00

Aspiragus 60.00®tj0.00

E. H. Hunt

THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR

WHOLESALE-

cm FLOWERS

Hunt's Flowers
Qo Everywhere

76 Wabash Ave., CHICAOO.
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Bassett&Washburn

76 k 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Gut Flowers

Wholesale Dealers and
Growers of

GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL.

A. L. RANDALL ^

Wholesale Florist

Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wasb-
ington St., Chicago.

Write for special Quotations on large orders.

WHOLESALE DEALSB IM

GROWER OF ROSES. CUT FLOWERS

J. A. BUDLONG,

37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL

Mention the American Florist.

Benthey & Co.

F. F. BENTHEY, Manager,

Wholesale Goniniisslon Florist

41 Randolph Street CHICAGO.

lar'Consignments solicited

1. G. PRINCE & CO.

WDolGsale 601 FI0W6R

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

'Agents for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special atteDtioi
paid to shipping orders.

76 li 78 Wabash Avenue,

Tslephone Main 3208. CHIOAGO,

. WABASH AVE.
CHICAGO

CO

Wholesale Cut Flowers

504 LIBERTY ST. 'PHONE 2IS7.

(A

<A

CONSIGNMENTS

SOLICITED.

Florists' Supplies

Please mention the American Florist.

1056

The American Florist.

Mar. ji,

Wholesale Florist,

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street PHILADELPHIA, PA,

AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES.

Samuel S. ?wml

UNTIL, FURTHER NOTICE, Wll-t BE OPEN FROM 6:00 A. M. TO 11:00 P. M.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND.

Wholesale Depot for all Flor sts' Supplies.

BOSTON...

FLOWERS

E^srloe SLrls-ta na.oAl.^<X,

QT :Biro*xi*iei«a. «st., :bostojv, »<ia.«ss

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' •"""Tosi'S.i' Si'l^^' '*""•

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

NOTICE:

-WELCH BROS., Sole Agents for FREVSTEDTS" Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, $2. CO per

Script Letters, S4.00 per 100.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST 6RADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

GHOR^ILEY & PERKINS,

Wholesale
Commission Florists.

New and Commodious [slablishment • .
at 57 W. 28IH S1REET, MW YORK, •^•e^

Prepared to handle largo or small uonsign-
ments of cut flowers to growers' :idvaatage.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE.

Cut Strings 8 feet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

JOBBERS IN

Wholesale Florists, ^

'"'"V#^ SUPPLIES

* , ^, I FLORISTS' VASES.

\\ ' Horticultural Auctioneers.

*J 84 Hawley Street, BOSTON.

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. pniLADELPHU.

Orders by mall, telegraph or telephone will
receive prompt attention.

ConBlgnmdnts of ROOd stock BoUolted.
Please nteniion the American FloriU wkev '.initini^.

Wbol^ale power/\arHjfe

PHTLADBLPHIA, Marcli 28.

Bo«e«,Tea 4 00® 8.00

■' extra 10. 00® 12 00

Beauty, ertra lOOOOJuOO

firsts 30 00(835.00

seconds e. 00012. 00

Carnations 1.50<» 2 00

fancy 2.00cS 4.00

Lily of the valley 3.00® 4 00

Vlo'ets 60® 1.00

Daffodils 3 00® 4 00

Mignonette 2.00® 4 00

Asparagus 50. 00

Smllax 16.00® 20.00

Adiantnm 1.00® 1 60

BOSTON, Marcb 28.

Boses, Beauty, extra 15.00<g25.QO

medium 10 00®12 00

culls 2 CO® 6.00

Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 1 00® 5 00

extra ti 00® 10 00

Carnations, ordinary 1 00® 2 00

fancy 2 00® 4 00

Lily of the vaUey 1.00® 3.W

Violets, single and double 20® .50

DatTodlla 1.50® 2 00

Tulips 2. to® 3.00

LonKlHorums 10.00®12.00

Callas 6,10® 8,00

P W. narcissus, Roman hyacinths 1,50® 2.00

Mignonette 3.0O® 4 00

Smllax I2.00®1B.OO

Asparagus 60.00

O'^fSTER'*
: ,^tvN YORK

GIVE

US

A

TRIAL.!'

WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

Roses* Carnations, and all kinds of
Seasonable Flowers in Stock-

UfU C VACTIUft Wholesale Com-
fffnii ri HAO I IIIU9 mission Florist.

481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.
Also Dealer In FlorlBts' SuppMoB ^V WIro Dealgnfl.

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

1722 PINE STREET,

» ST. LOUIS, MO

4r A complete line of Wire Deslg^is-

LEO. NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist,

N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS.

'-"??H°JS"^?94 D. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicited.

Geo. M. Moss,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

32 South 17lh Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA,

Long Distance Phone 1-41-20 D.

Consignments ol Roses, Carnations, Violets solicittd.

Milton W. Woodroffe & Go.

Successors to WM. C. SMITH,

Wholesale Florist,

1604 LUDLOW STREET,

•Phone 1-43 69-A. PHILADELPHIA.

Conslgfnineiits Solicited.

ELLISON & TESSON,

Wholesale Shipping

FLORISTS

3J34 Olive Street, ,^ ,>« ,M St. LOUIS, MO.

HOME CROWN STOCK.

...GEO. M. KELLOGG...

Largest Grower^ot.. (>y^ 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

JOHN B. FERGUSON,

Wholesale riorist,

444 Sixth Ave, PITTSBURG, PA.

Long Distance 'Phone ^985.

Consignments of Roses. Carnations and Violets
Solicited.

J. M. COHEN, WHOLESALE FLORIST.

-ALWAYS ON HAND-

ROSES, PINKS AND VIOLETS.

CONSIBNMENTS SOLICITED. 22 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1057

TOP GRADE

Carnations

BEAUTIES,
BRIDES.
BRIDESMAIDS,
METEORS.

VIOLETS and LILY OF THE VALLEY.

JOHN I. RAYNOR,

49 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

Telephone No. 199H IVIadlnon Square.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Commission Florists.

SUPERB VIOLETS.

Telephone 2065 Madison Sqr. 42 WeSt 28tll St., NEW YORK CITY.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.

Wholesale Florist,

New Telephone No. 1803 Madison Sqnare.

43 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

WALTER F. SHERIDftN,

WHOlESAie FLORIST

New Telephone No.
902 Madison Sq.

55 West 28tb St., NEW YORK.

Roses shipped to all points. v^ Price List on application.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.
51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square.
Price list on application.

Please mention the A merican Florist when un iting.

THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN
NEW YORK CITY FOR

Violets % Carnations.

GROWERS and UYERS make a note of this. It
will be to your advantage.

WM. H. GUNTHER.

. : . . 30 West 29th Street.

New Telephone No. 551 Madlaon Square-
Please Mention the American Florist.

FRANK MILLANG.

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,

408 E. 34lh Slroet,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

Telephone 299 I\Iadl«on Square.

N. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-4I2 E. 34th St. Near Ferry.
Open for Cnt Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
Every Alomine

DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT
FOR ADVERTISING.

JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary.

Please Mention The American Florist.

MOORE, nCNTZ & NASH,

Wholesale Commission Florists,

At rooms of N. Y. "9 an" '21 W. 23d St..

Cut Flower Co. MEW YORK CITY.

Telephone 733— I8th.
Choicest Stock Shipped on a Comnaigsion.

Choice Carnations

Choice Roses Jt Jt

Traendly & Scheock

NEW YORK CITY

New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq.

38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange

Wbolf^alepower/larK^

NEW York, March 28.

Boaes, Beam; select 15.00@35.00

medium 10.00®12 00

culls 2 00® 6,00

Bridesmaid, Bride, Met«or 1 OO® 5.00

Select B 00® 8 00

Camattong 1 60® 1.50

fancy 1.50® 2.00

laiyof the vaUey I 00® 3.00

VloleW 25® .50

Romans hyacinths 75® 1.00

Yellow narcissus 1.00® 2 00

Tulips 1 50® 3 00

Mignonette 2.0U® 5.00

Sweet peas 60® 100

Callas 6 00® 8.00

Harrlsll 8.00®12.00

Lilac per bunch .60

Cattleyas 30.00®50 00

BmUai 10 00®15 00

Aaparagtu 36 00®60.00

Sprengerll.perdoz. bunches 1®1 50
Adlantum 50 .75

BCTFFALO, March 29,

Boses, Beanty 5.00®5O 00

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 4.0C®10.00

Perle, NIphetos 3 00® 6.00

Kalsertn 6.00® 8.00

Carnations, ordinary 1.00® 2 00

fancies , 3.00

Lily of the vaUey 3 OO® 4.00

Violets 60® 1.00

Mignonette 2.(0* 4.00

Daffodils 3 00® 4.00

Roman hyacinths 2.00® 4 UO

Harrlsll 12 00®;6 00

Callas 3. (10® 10 00

Tulips 3.000 5.00

Bmllai 15 00

Adlantttm 1.00® 1.60

Hardy ferns, Qalaz leaves .15

Asparagus 60.00®76.00

MILLANG & CO.

Commission Florists

48 West 29lh St., NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. Li04 Madison Square.
Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited.

The New York Cut Flower Go.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,
112 and 114 West 24th Street,

T«lephone733-l8lh. NEW YORK.

CONSIGN. MENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

GEORGE SALTFORD,

Wholesale Commission Dealer In .^ jl

...Violets...

sow, 29th St., .^e NEW YORK.

Telephone Call, 1304 Madison Sq.

Please mefition iite A met ican Florist zvhen writing.

Ford Bros...

at ^Wholesale Florists

111 West 30th street, NEW YORK.

Consignments Solicited. Phone, 157 Madison Sq.

M. A. HART,

COMMISSION FLORIST,

Can supply KOSES and CARNATIONS In
best quality and any quantity; VIOLETS too.

44 WEST 29th street.

Tel. 325 IVIadison Square. NEW YORK.

ROSES.

VIOLETS.

JEIUS LANG

53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK.

CARNATIONS. VALLEY.

Telephone 280 Madison Square.
Remember us to our aiJvertisers.

J. K. ALLEN

IS» IVO'W A.1C

106 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY,

where the best attention, as heretofore, will be given to CUT FLOWER CONSIGNMENTS. Excellent
facilities and a fine line of customers. J- J- J- J- Telephone 167 Madison Avenue.

Nowwehave FDW C HORAN Ro^^^-

TULIPS, ^" *^ W W ■ '^^ ■ I I ^^^ I « a m 1^1 The best of each variety

DAFFODILS.
FREESIAS.
PANSIES.
SWEET PEAS.
VALLEY.
ORANGE BLOSSOIVIS

47 :WEST i28TH:.ST..

rirrNEw/iYORK.^

CUT ^FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE..'

Tel. 421 ,, -
Madison Squa-

The best of each variety in
market free from mildew,

VIOLETS,

in any quantity,
Special or Ordinary.

1058

The American Florist.

Mar. ji.

The5 gEED T^aiJE.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

ALEXANDER RODGERS. PreB ; ALBERT MCCCL-

LODGH. VlcePres.: 8. V. Willard, WetherBHeld,
Conn., Sec'y and Treaa.

C. P. Bhaslan is on his way to Califor-
nia again.

Onion sets are scarce and higher, stocks
light, reds and tops out of the market.

Another snowstorm in the middle
west has again shortened up the busy
season for seedsmen in that section.

The Gardeners' Magazine remarks
that the seed trade in the United King-
dom this year is a record one, in spite of
wars and rumors of wars.

The warehouse and office of Barteldes
& Co., Lawrence, Kans., was destroyed
by fire March 22. The loss was heavy,
but is nearly covered by insurance.

Floral Park, N. Y.— John Lewis
Childs states that the mail seed trade
with him has been considerably better
than last year. The trade this month
has not been up to expectations.

St. Louis, Mo — Your correspondent
paid a visit to the seedsmen of this city
and found nothing new except that they
are very busy and that they all report a
much heavier business this year than
last.

Columbus, O.— A. W. Livingston's
Sons write: "Trade is very satisfactory;
mail trade about thirty per cent above
that of last year to this date. Counter
trade is now beginning and promises to
be heavy. "

St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co.
report that mail trade has been very sat-
isfactory, especially in March. Retail
and market garden trade his hardly
opened up yet, owing to the lateness of
the season.

Chicago, III. — From J. C. Vaughan
we learn that mail business and counter
trade have not been quite up to last year
on account of continuous cold weether.
The private and market gardeners' trade
has been equal to the usual volume.

Philadelphia, Fa —The firm of Henry
A. Dreer intorms us that business to
March 1 shows an increase over former
years and that March has held its own,
adding, " And we look for the rush which
must come with the advent of milder
weather now due."

Baltimore.

a business change which means a new

GROWER. — houses CRUSHED BY THE
SNOW.— STATE OF THE WEATHER AND
CROPS.

The partnership between Madsen &
Anderson, rose growers near Govans-
town, terminates by limitation on April
1. Anders Anderson will build for him-
self and start separately, while Wm.
Madsen will continue the business with
Hans Anderson as partner. The Ander-
sons, though both Danes, are not related
in any way. The products of this estab-
lishment, during the five years which the
partnership has continued, have been of
remarkably uniform high quality, par-
ticularly their American Beauties, and it
is not venturing too much to predict for
both firms a successful future.

Julius Tischinger, who has been help-
less from a stroke of paralysis for several
weeks, met with a serious loss last week.

the heavy fall of snow crushing in two of
his greenhouses.

The weather has been such that all
four seasons have occurred in one week,
and the effect in checking production has
been marked. Doubts are beginning to
be heard about the Harrisii lilies coming
in plentifully, late as Easter is, and there
has been no indication of over production
of any crop. Mack.

Washington.

STATE OF TRADE. — ANOTHER WINTER
SCENE. — STOCK FOR EASTER. — LOOSE IS
BUILDING FOR SUMMER,

Trade is about the same as last week;
stock not quite so plentiful. If the
weather is favorable there will be plenty of
roses, carnations, lilies, violets and bulb-
ous stock for Easter. March 26 Wash-
ington was visited by another snow
storm. It was a novel sight at this
time of the year. The city was decked
with about three inches of snow.

J. Louis Loose is completing a large
house, glazed with ribbed glass, for sum-
mer growing of roses and carnations
His general stock comprises American
Beauty, Kaiserin, Bridesmaid and Mme.
de Watteville roses, carnations in great va'
riety. Hydrangea Hortensia, azaleas and
rhododendrons, all in fine condition. He
also has some pot roses, including some
extra fine Crimson and Yellow Ramblers.

The majority of florists at the markets
are complaining of the trade being dull.

P. G.

Troy, N. \'.— Fire originating in another
portion of the business block in which
Mrs. S. AYalch's retail store is located
caused her considerable loss on the night
of March -i.

West Haven, Conn.— Thos. Pattison
died on the afternoon of March 20. He
had been ill some time with the grip,
which developed into pneumonia.

SPECIAL OFFER OF BULBS AND CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS

FOR SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS.

Asicrs, Semple s True Branching, mixf-d per H oi. 'JOc; per o/.. 50i-; per puimd $5.00

" " shell piuk. white and red per '+ "^- 25t!: Pt-r oz. 76c

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus per trade packet (25 seeds) 3flc; per 100 seeds, Jl.OO; per 1000 seeds, $9.00

Sprengerii per trade packet (25 seeds) 25c; per lOO seeds, 75c; per 1000 si'eds, $5.00

liesonia, sinsle tuberous rooted, separate colors per do/.. 40c; per 100. $2.,^0.

mixed perdoz. 35c: per 100. »2.00: per 1000 $18.00

double " mixed p^r doz. 65c; per 100, $5 00

Glosiuias. choice mixed 50c per doz.; $3-00 per 100; ^•17.^0 per lOOO

Hvacinthus Cand leans (choice bulbs) 25c per dozen: $1.50 per 100

Iris Puiiiila. mi.ved 35c per dozen; $1.25 per 100: ;f 10.00 per lOOO

Lilium Tigrinum (Titter lilv) t^er dozen, 50c: per 100, $2.75

Flore Plena per dozen. H5<-: per 100, $3.50

Moutbretia Crocosma'flora, vellow and crimson, fine for cutting, 10c perdoz.; 60c p^r 100; 15.00 pi-r 1000

Potsii,orant;e and red 103 perdoz.; 50e p<-r 100; $4.50 p«'r 1000

Oxulis, summer tlowerintr, mixed 10c per dozen; 35c piT lOO; $2.50 piT 1000

Spotted Cailas. (Alba Richard ia Maculata) per dozen 45c; per 100, $2.75

Tigridia Pavonia. aUia tiraodi flora, and orange per dozen. 30c; per 100, $2.00

Tuberoses, No. 1 double pearl, lim- large bulbs 75c'per 100; $6 50 per 1000

No, 2 double pearl.
Send for new Wholesale List for Miirch.

50c per loO; ^^.50 per lOOO

JOHNSON & SrOKES, ^p'H^,^i;Si[^P^fr.^A^"'^'-

FERN SPORES SOW NOW!

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS—Kxtra larpe package of fresh .Spores, sullicient for 3000 plants,
with full cultural directions,, postpaid for $I.UO.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

ESTABLISHED 1802

S

SEEDS

Our Wholesale Price List of

CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISFS

is now ready. A post-card will
bring it to you.

We have still on hand some of our

LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS,

the finest that come to this country.
Per 1000, $10; cases ol 3003 at $9 per 1000

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(late of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET, NEW YORK

Tuberous Beeonlas. slUKle, Ave separate col-
ors, ex ira tine large bulba, ^-tnch. per 100,
$2 50. Double, In separate colors E.XTKA
large i^-lnch stock (SLIPKKIOR stralnst per
100, IJ.OO. Gloxinias, dnest strains, VKUY
large bulbs, per 100. $;iOO. Cannas In choicest aoits,
K.Uil to $800 per 100 for NOVKMiK*. Tuberoses
KBADY. Asparagus 8preDB-ri seed. lIKlTJc; lOuOSilOO.
Asparagus l". Nanus (THUKl. 100 $1 00; lOOU ItOOO.
Lalanla Borb. 100 40o; lOUO *2 60 Paadanus Utllls, 100
»1.2i; lOOfl, $10 00. Cocos VVedelllana, 100 $100; lOOU
k7.50. Send for our NEW spring list. Address
H. H. BERCER & CO., 47 Barclay St., N. Y.

For
Florists.

VIGK'S SEEDS

jALL HOME-GROWN SEEDS.

A.^3~PE^FR: w-oz. i-oz.

Vick's Daybreak, pink $i.5o jf4.oo

" Purity, white 2,00 6 00

Branching Comet, white 2.50 8.00

Vick's Branching, in colois,
white, pink, crimson and pur-
ple, each 25 .75

^^"Trade list, also Garden and Floral Guide now
ready. Send for it.

James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N.Y.
Jacques Hasslach

NIMES, FRANCE,

CHOICE SEED

GROWER. Open now to cou-
iract for litOU crop.

Phlox, Balsams,

Portulaca, " Zinnia,

Egg Ptants, Cauliflower,
Caps cump. Etc. -

Order now your Bulbs while vou can
make money with

Paper White Narcissus Grandiflora,

EXTRA. S4.00 per lOOO,

frtr-e Marsinllfs. Packing free. 1st Dec. settle-
ment. Very low prices on application for ROMAN
HYACINTHS"an»l o1ln-r French Bulb.s for forcing.

A. BERNARD, Grower and Exporter,

Caraueiranne, Var, France.

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FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS

Antirrhinum Queen of the
North

Snow « like, ail cxculli'iil cut tlowcr.
Hlooins summer and winter. Trade
pki. iOi-. : iiz. :h(ic.
Aqultegia Coerulea —

V'.Qi- p. it plalil- 'l'i:ulr pkt.. HH-

Aquilegia Coerulea Hybrida

The seed of these new hybrids liiis
lieen supplied to us hy Mr. L Burbank,
who describes ihem as "marvelously
improved in si/e and colors — by far the
best seed ever olTerid ' Trade pkt..-Jnc.

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus

Mill seeds, *r .till; liulli seeds. Jii.nil.

Asparagus Sprengerii

Per lllll seeds, f'lllc; inilO seeds. *5,l)0.

Asparagus Decumbens ><'iw.

■,'.-1 seeds, «ic; llXl seeds. *3.C0.
Candytuft — -^'f' Giant Ilyadnlh

FUiinrtil. While. An improvement on

lOnipress. Trade pkt., 10c: oz., 60c.
Empress— An extra flnestraln.

Trade pkt,. lOe: oz,, SOc,
Castor Bean, Zanzibar Ciant

Pkt. ae; o/.. llle,

Centaurea Imperialis

White or pink, new cut flower, much
better than Marparet, Trade pkt, 25e,

Cobaea Scandens

Trade pkt.. lllc; oz., 3(lc.
Mignonette- '■Umt Modiet.

An excellent strain. Trade pkt., 10c. :

oz., 50c.
Nasturtium-Tall or Dwarf.

Separate sorts, oz., 10c. Vaughaii .s

Special Mixture— Tailor Dwarf— each,

oz., 10c: M lb, 30c; lb. Sl.OO. Mme.

Gunther's Hybrids, oz.. 10c; M lb., 20c;

lb., 60c.

Scabiosa Snowball

l.ar^'e doiilile while: splendid cut flow-
er. Trade packet, 10c, : oz,, *ioc.

Latania Borbonica Seed

.lust reeeived. Per lb,, tJOc: 10 lbs.,

*5.00; lllll lbs., ^!45lll,

(One pound contains about 2.=i0 seeds.)

SWEET PEAS

Blanche Burpee

oz. M, lb. lb.

I.arf-'e white mh 10 12 $0 40

Blanche Ferry

111 U.S., K..MI.. ,',

Antih RHiNUM Queen of the North.

For other kinds of Flower Seeds see our "Book for
Florists" sent free on application.

VAUCHAN'S ASTER SEED— See advertisement in last issue of American Florist.
Ten I'er Cent. Hiseount on orders tor flower seeds of .K.OO and over for cash with order.

5 10
Blanche Ferry, Extra Early

111 Ills. M..50 .T 10

Brido

lO.xira fine while .t l.i

Countess

Tile new, best lavender n 12
Earliest of All

Pink and uliile II) -'.t

Emily Henderson

While. .-1 lbs.. *l.40 h 10

Her Majesty

Rose, large flower -5 \h

Lovely
Soft shell pink, beauti-
ful -T 1-T

Maid of Honor
Improved Butterfly — 5 I.t

Navy Blue

.Almost true blue 1.5 40

Sadie Burpee

New, white Vh 40

Salopian

Tlie best red .5 l-i

Vaughan's Prize Mixture

10 Ibs...t4.2n l.T

Vaughan's Florists

Mixture
Eckford Mixture

W lbs,, *3,5(l 12

15

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30
50
40
80
30
40

.50
45

1 50

1 .50

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40
30

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NEW YORK,
14 BARCLAY ST.

VAUCHAN'S SEED STORE

CHICAGO,
84-86 RANDOLPH ST.

S. A. F. Convention, 1900

New York Florists' Club.

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Official Catalogue and Souvenir now in course of preparation, as an
advertising medium cannot be excelled. A beautiful book, containing
official programme, views of Greater New York and vicinity. Thorough
description of all leading establishments, and complete information regard-
ing Horticultural and Floricultural interests.

For information, advertising rates, etc., address MR. CHAS. B.
WEATHERED, 46 Marion St., New York.

TRADE EXHIBITION

As usual in connection with the S. A. F. Convention will be held a
great Trade Exhibition ;

Presenting to the Growers. Seedsmen and dealers in everything apper-
taining to Horticultural and Floricultural interests, a superb opportunity
to display their wares to the BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE.

Convention and Exhibition under the Same Roof.

Information, diagrams, and all other particulars mailed on application to the manager,

T^^ JOHN P. CLEARY, 60 Vesey St., New York,

1060

The American Florist.

Mar.

3Iy

The IJluRSERY TRA'de.

AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN.
W. J Peters. Pres.: D. 8. Lake, Vlce-Pres.;
GEORGE C. Sbager, Rochester. N, Y., Sec'y.

Hardy stocks will not alone solve the
root killing problem.

Nurserymen report no decrease in the
call for ornamental stock.

P. S. Peterson & Son, Chicago, have
this winter been doing much work in the
way of transplanting large trees.

This season has seen a pronounced
improvement in the arrangement, illus-
tration and typography of many nur-
sery catalogues.

Greening Brothers, Greening, Mich.,
have had good trade, especially on Rich-
mond cherry trees, for which they have
found a big demand in Iowa.

Prof. John Craig thinks that Pyrus
baccata, while of value as a budding
stock, will never be of importance com-
mercially in the orcharding districts of
the Mississippi valley.

Work is already well under way upon
the programme for the meeting of the
American Association of Nurserymen at
Chicago, June 13 and 14-, which will be
the twenty- fifth anniversary of the
society's organization.

Newark, N. Y.— The Jackson & Per-
kins Company has still further increased
the extent of its nurseries by the purchase
of another farm, adjoining one which
was acquired and planted only a year
ago. The new place is 120 acres in
extent, making a total of some 350 acres,
of which about fifty acres is devoted to
field-grown roses, the firm's leading spe-
cialty.

^-•-•^

Louisville, Ky. — F. C. Haupt and
Prince Wells have paid $38,000 for a
very desirable piece of property on Fourth
avenue, where they will erect a fourstory
building. The lower floor will have two
large stores, one for each of the proprie-
tors.

TREE SEEDLINGS

SURPLUS LIST
SPRING OF 1900,

Prices F. O. B. here. Terms cash or Bank
Reference before Shipment.

Per lOOO

American White Asli (true) 4 to9 ini-hes....$ 4.(K1

" 12 to 18 inches. .. lO.IXi

Green Ash, 4 to 9 inches 160

American Bee.-h, 3 to 6 " 2.0O

American Berlwrrv. 9 to 12 " lO.liO

Hardv Catalpa, 3 to 9 " 3.0(1

•• ■ ■• 9tol2 •■ 6.00

Teas Hybrid Catalpa, 3 to 8 " 3.00

American White Elm, 4 to 6 " 2.00

Rock Elm, 3 to 4 - 3.(Xi

Red Elm, 4 to 6 " 8.0O

Black Locust 1 to 2 ft 3.1KJ

2to 3rt 8.00

Ho.\ Elder, 3 to 6 '■ 1.60

9toI2 " 6.(Xi

Suear Maple,' 3 to 4 " l.Oo

12 to 18 •• 3.00

18 to 24 •■ 5I-K1

Per 100

Silver Maple, 4 to 9 " . . * .60

9 to 12 "... 1.00

Russian Mulberry, 3 to 6 " ... .30

9 to 18 "... .75

Poplar and Willow Cuttings 3.00

Poplars, Silver Leaf, Lombardy, Larjjie White.

Balsam and Balm of Gilead.

Willows, White, Yellow, Purple and Wisconsin

Wl'e.4>inK. .\DI)RE8S

SNOWFLAKE NURSERIES,

Snowflake, Mich.

-^DORMANT ROSES^

CRIMSON RAMBLER, estka strong 3 year old Budded stock. 4 ft. canes ) Doz.. % 3.00

3 year old Own roots stock, 4 ft. canes, f 100, 20.00

2 year old Budded stock. 3 ft. canes Do?., $3.00 100, SlfiOO

Kaiserin A. Victoria, 2 year budded 100, $15.00

Mad. Caroline Testout, 3 year budded. . . " 15.00

Herraosa, extra strong Holland grown

2 year Own roots 100, $13.00

ALL ON OWN ROOTS, AT $13.00 PER 100:

Gen. .Tacq. -John Hopper. Baron Bonstettcu. Paul Neyron.

Coquette des Alpcs. Mad. G. Luizet. Anne de Diesbach. Magna Charta.

Ulrich Brunner Prince C. de Rohan.

LOW BUDDED STOCK, EXTRA FINE TOPS AND ROOTS, PER 100, SII.OO:

Baroness Rothschild.
Gloire Lyonnaise.
Marie Bauraann
Paul Neyron.
Boule de Neige.
Baron Bonstetten.
Ulrich Brunner.

Mad. G. Luizet.
Mrs. John Laing.
Prince C. de Rohan.
Capt. Christy.
Anne de Dieabach
Magna Charta

Malmaison.
Fisher Holmes.
John Hopper.
Mad. Chas. Wood.
Perle des Blanches,
Gen. Jacq.

La France.
Coquette des Alpes.
Giant of Battles.
Gen. Washington.
Mabel Morrison.
Marshall P. Wilder.

Clematis. Hydrangeas. Ampelopsis Veitchii. Paeonies, Etc.. in lar;:e quantities. Send for prices.

''I'^^'^^^k^'- YflUGHflN'S SEED STORE. ^^'^''A^gfAS^o^^''"^-

GREENHOUSES, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL.

The Beautiful
and Rare

AZALEA VASEYI

(Rhododendron)

Introduced by us, is planted by thousands in FrankUn Park. Boston. Prospect Park, lirouklyn, and
other leading" Parks of America. A mass of pink and white llowers in eariy spring. Unequalled in
Cemetery work. It can be seen now in every large Cemetery.

Strons Budded Plants, 18-24 in SIS. 00 per 100.

" " ** 2- 3 ft 35.00 per 100.

'* " " 3- 4ft 50.00 per 100. .

Many new and rare species of Hardy American Plants and Carolina Mountain Flowers. Whole-
s:ilt_! Catalog to Park and Cemetery Olliciais and the Trade generally. Correspondence s<jlicited. Address

Proprietor
Hi};:hlands Nursery, Kawana, N.C.

Tremont Building. BOSTON.

rviVR^GE> jm:a.i^jue^s.

NORWAY MAPLES.

Per 100

SILVER MAPLES.

19i-2 in. ca

2-2H' " "

., 13-14 fi-et

14 IS "

$35.00

35.00

VA-VA "

15-18 "

50 00

2'/— 3 " '

16-20 "

76.00

3-3i; •• ■•

18-21 '■

108.00

1^2-1 'a-iu. c;ll., 10-14 fi-ft $35.00

lJi-2 ■' " 12-16 " 60.00

2-2!4 " " 14-18 '■ 90.00

214-214" " 16-19 •' 110.00

These are grown wide apart, have good fibrous roots, straight trunks, single leaders, symmetrical tops.
CAR L1TS. General nursery slock in large sizes a specially. Field grown Herbaceous Plants.

ISAAC HICKS & SON, Westbury Station, Nassau County, New York.

10,000

Pin, Scarlet. Red, White, Willow
leaved, English and Turkey, 4 to
10 feet.

is^i^i=i— e:?

100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes.

Catalogue on application. Send estimate of wants for prices.

THE WWI. H. MOON CO., Blenwood Nurseries, MORRISVILLE. PA.

Kalmia Latifoiia.

In all sizes and any quantity.
Special rates on car-load lots.
A special opportunity.
Write for prices.

J. WOODWARD MANNING,

1150 Tremont Building,
BOSTON, MASS.
Quotations on all other Nursery stock. ^

Edward B. Jackson,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only.

In any quantity, for the least money.

STAMFORD. - CONN.

Himaamtaiii

FRUIT and TDCCQ
ORNAMENTAL I IlLLd

SHRUBS

VINES

AND ROSES

Write for price list or send your lists of
wants for special prices.

GEITEVA,

W.& T.SMITH CO.,

N. Y.

Large Elms.

rt C liiip spt'ciinen Elm trees 6 to 9-inch
*ilw caliper, 25 to 40 feet hiph, with well
developed heads. Have been several times
transplanted and will lift with excellent
roots ;ind lialU of earth. Send for pric*^ list.

SAMUEL C. MOON, """"'lu'c'ks^do.), pa.

igoo.

The a mer i ca n Fl o r i s t.

lOol

Varnish Tree

Koetreuteria
paniculata. )

T

HIS tree has been known in European gfardens for nearly a century, but it is very rare
in tbis country. We cannot praise it more liighly tban to quote
from Meehans Monthly the following:

"This beautiful Japanese tree is not neady so much appreciated in ornamental gardening as it deserves to be.
Nurserymen generally say that the orders for it are comparatively limited. It is, we think, one of the most beautiful
of our small trees, having striking charactenstics at all seasons. When in the springtime of its growth, few fern
fronds are prettier then the leaves of this tree. At midsummer its brilliant golden flowers make it a complete mass of
beauty, while in fall its rich cnmson foliage vies with many of our American trees that have been celebrated in this
respect. Even in winter the characteristic growth of the branches is particularly striking."

Prices

J-

4 to 6 feet, transplanted
6 to 8 feet, transplanted
8 to lo feet, transplanted

Per lo

- $2.50

3-50

- 4-50

Per 100

$18.00

30.00

35-0O

ANDORRA NURSERIES

WILLIAM WARNER HARPER, Proprietor,

Chestnut Hill, PHILADELPHIA, PENN.

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Mar. J I,

Our Pastimes

Announcements of coming contests or other
events of interest to our bowling, shooting and
oycling readers are solicited and will be given
place in this column.

Address all correspondence for this department
to Wm J Stewart,67Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.;
Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.;
or to the American Florist Co., 334 Dearborn St.,
Chicago, 111.

Chicago at Joliet.

The Chicago bowlers never had a bet-
ter time than was given them on Satur-
day evening, March 24, when they went
to JoHet. The delegation numbered
eight, the bowling team being accompa-
nied by C. W. Scott, of Vaughan's, and
Johan Hillebrand, a Holland bulb man.
They went out on the 6:20 train and
partook of a bountiful repast enroute.
Arrived at Joliet, Mr. Hartshorne
assumed charge of the party, and he and
his fellow townsmen did everything pos-
sible to make the evening pleasant. After
the contest on the alleys, which resulted
in a victory for the visitors, the party of
twenty or more repaired to the studio of
JoUet's most proficient pianist, where
refreshments were served, followed by
music and story telling. The visitors
enjoyed every moment ot the evening and
hope to have the pleasure of reciprocat-
ing in the near future. Following is the
score compiled on the alleys:
.ToMKr.
IMaver 1st 2d 3j

T. Savage 16K 210 169

.7. Hartshorne 136 127 165

W. Tiinme 102 146 117

W.Hucke 124 111 9il

F. .Tack son 120 115 111

J.M.McMahon 113 122 118

Total '63 831 "67

CHICAGO.

Player 1st ad 3d

.1 Uc'ii.in 127 157 13H

George Slollery 116 128 1H2

FredStollery 151 136 llli

VV. Kri'itling 160 129 117

C.P.Hughes 105 143 149

Ed. Winteison 134 157 137

Total 794 849 832

At Philadelphia.

There is still great interest taken in
bowling by thelocal brethren, who, with
one or two exceptions, regard it their
most enjoyable pastime. The exceptions
noted put'the gun first. We are feeling a
little pufied up just at present and our
hats don't fit any too well, for the reason
that our first six won the virtual cham-
pionship over all clubs in this city by
defeating the strong Century team in a
three game match last Friday. The
scores were not very large but the match,
being the deciding one, was of so much
importance it was not to be expected
that any unusual scores would be made.
Tournament matches are not practice
games by any means, the pressure forcing
many an otherwise safe bowler up in the
air. The score follows:

FLORISTS.

Player 1st 2d 3d .\v

Brown 152 Ifil 148 4R1

Connor 173 180 152 505

Slarr 173 132 172 477

.lohns<m 129 l.'i6 \h1 443

Moss 148 140 162 4.50

Peterson 188 144 l.W 468

Team totals 963 913 927 2803

CENTl'RY.

Player 1st 2d 3d Av

Mooney 163 1.39 138 440

Duffielil 16fi 116 186 468

eiL.or'»e 134 135 165 424

Fairlev 1.55 106 118 :i79

Ehst..' l.'>3 177 128 4.W

Warkcr 162 161 145 488

Team tolals .-923 834 880 2637

K.

At St. Louis.

The St. Louis Florists' Bowling Club
rolled six games March 26. The follow-
ing is the score:

Player 1st 2d 3d 4th 5th 6th Av

Beneke ..154 158 159 223 1.59 178 172

Kuehn 134 188 144 193 138 180 163

Webber 136 123 134 135 110 159 138

Young 89 119 149 122 142 124

SehraV 109 91 98 173 12:! 120 119

J. M. H.

At New York.

Monday evening, March 26, found a
crowd of unusuai proportions and cor-
responding enthusiasm at the bowling
alleys. All were glad to welcome Presi-
dent O'Mara again and pleased to note
that his recent illness had not affected in
the least his ability to make strikes and
spares. Captain Traendly's voice is still

in prime condition. The new balls won
from Flatbush and Hoboken were put to
work and one of them especially found
its way very quickly to Alex. Burns'
heart. He hopes to teach it the genuine
cross-alley roll in time. Robert Kift
dropped in with greetings from Philadel-
phia during the evening.

Player 1st 2d 3d

Hafner 180 125 116

Thielman 119 137 116

Bunyard It6 129 125

Traendlv 165 190

Marshafl 191 115

.Sehenck 122 147

Moody 164 i:!2 130

Lang" 141 164 139

Siebreeht 143 154 127

Shaw 112 118 101

Burns 151 126

Roehrs 14?

O'Mara .' 180

ISutterbach 103

Manda 138

Kift 146

FOR EASTER..

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<jt'^A. full supply of all Standard Cut
Flowers from responsible Growers *^ j*
Special Lilies, Beauties, Bridesmaids ^
and Violets. Goods first-class and pack-
ing well done Send for Price List.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,

39 West 28th Street,

Telephone
Q02 Madison Square

NEW YORK.

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dart's Jacq's

They're good shippers. Always

They're good shippers,
in it for Easter.

dart's Violets

They're fresh.
Can give you a bargain on them.

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Hart's Lilies

Are as good as you can find. .

BJJi! Hart Himself

44 W. 29th St.
New York.

Attends to business and will
treat you all right.

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MAHONIA LEAVES.

The New Green.

$1.00 per 100.

MAHONIA LEAVES,

Exclusively Here.

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS

And Dealers in All Kinds of

Florists' Supplies.

42 and 44 E. Randolph St. ,

CKiCAGO, ILL.

Address all mail or telegrams direct to the firm to insure promptness.

It pays to trade at HEADQUARTERS. We are the oldest, largest and most
reliable commission house in the west. We have the best of facilities for filling the
demands of our customers, and every order receives the closest attention; let us know

your wants and we will supply them. We have made a reputation for filling orders

when others fail. For Easter we expect a good supply of stock and we shall fill all
advance orders, but trade is heavy, better than ever before, and we advise early

orders. However, Whatever you want and whenever you want it, send to Kennicott Bros.

Co. Rest assured that if it is to be had we have got it ; we think we represent more
glass than any two commission houses in the west.

EASTER PRICE LIST.

Subject to Change Without Notice.

Price per

Am. Beauties, short Jio.oo

Am. Beauties, medium 15 00

Am. Beauties, fancy, fair length 25 CO

Am. Beauties, long 5000

Meteors, extra select 8.00

Brides, Maids, extra select 6.00

Meteors, Brides, Maids, good average 5.00

Perles, extra select 4.00

Roses, our selection

Carnations, special fancy varieties

Carnations, choice 4.00

Carnations, good average 2.50

Hundred,
to $12 50
to IS.OO
35.00
75,00
10.00
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6.00
4.00
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Carnations, our selection.,
Violets and Pansies

Valley, our specialty— the best 2 50

Smilax 12. 50 to

Harrisii

Callas

Daffodils, single and double 2 00 to

Daisy, Forget-me-not

Adiantum

Asparagus per string, 50c to 75

Galax per M, |t.25

Common Ferns per M, 2.00

Price per Hundred.
S2.00

$ .60fojS .75

3 50

15.00

1250

12.50

4.00

1.00

1.00

.75 to

We are Agents for Fred Dorner & Sons' Carnation Cuttings;
all New and Standard Sorts.

On Wire Work we undersell all competitors.

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Having secured the entire product of a large num-
ber of leading: o-rowers for the New York trade,
we are now prepared to fill shipping orders to any
point with flowers of best quality at prices ex=
ceptionally advantageous for the buyer.

Lilies, Violets, Carnations, Tnlips and general selection of Bull) Sto''k. Roses in
every variety and grade and all green material are among the specialties which we
can svipjily in quantity as desired. Flowers for

EASTER SHIPPING ORDERS

will be selected with careful judgment and packed by experienced handlers. In our
Plant Department, we have a complete line of Potted Lilies, Violets, Azaleas, Spiraeas
and other standard Easter varieties. We solicit early correspondence with florists
needing a RclidhJc Ensfcr SiipjiJt/.

GHORMLEY & PERKINS

Wholesale Commission Florists

Toi. 2200 Madison s^uar^. 57 Wcst 28th St., NEW YORK CITY.

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FOR EASTER we shall have a very large crop of AMERICAN BEAUTIES,
all lengths of stems. Also a fine crop of BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS and
METEORS. Carnations very scarce and very high.

BULB STOCK AND EASTER LILIES.
The true Bermuda Longif lorum Lilies. These are the largest and finest flowers. We .shall have

15,000 to 20,000, all selected, price $12.00 per hundred in lots of 100 or over. Per doz. $2.00 to $2.50.

Double Pink Tulips, very choice, |4.00 per hundred.
Single Tulips, Yellow, - - - 4.00 '
Novelty Pink, - 3.00 "
Pure White, • - 3.00 "
Dutch Hyacinths, very choice, large spikes.

Lavender or Pink, - - - :f4. 00 per hundred.

White, 5.00 "

Lily of the Valley, choice stork, |3. 00 per hundred.
Asparagus, choice long strings, - .50 each.

" sprays, - - - 1.50 per hundred.

" Sprengerii,lMo20in.long,4.00 "

Smilax, very choice, ■ S2. 00 to «2.50 per dozen.
Common Ferns. We have 1,000,000 iu cold storage.
These are extra fine. ■ - *1 .50 per thousand.

Our shipping facilities are the very best, and wherever possible our Easter orders will be sent
direct from the greenhouses.

BASSETT & WASHBURN.

STORE: 76 WABASH AVENUE,
CHICAGO, ILL.

GREENHOUSES:

HINSDALE, ILLS.

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Easter Opening at Raynor's

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± The Order Sheet is Now Open, t

7 If your name is not oti it already send it along ^

Ju now. We can supply anything and everything that is ^

T|t produced for the Easter demand; everything that any- ^

^ body else can offer and some other choice things besides. ^

4, System, promptness and STRICT ATTENTION TO ^

f^ OUT-OF-TOWN BUYERS have given us the largest f^

^ Shipping Trade In this city for years. '*'

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*|T salable material at the same price that you have to pay ^

^ elsewhere for low grade, badly handled flowers and ^

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f|f will be filled with utmost care from the largest stock ^

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SPECIALTIES FOR EASTER

..Place Your Orders Now..

We have to offer for Easter a fine assortment of Fancy Baskets, Pot Covers, Crepe Papers,
Plant Stands, Jardinieres, Satin Ribbons, Folding Boxes, Bouquet-Pins, Cycas Leaves, Artificial
Palms and Flowers, and everything desirable for Easter Trade.

FLORISTS' RIBBONS.

Cut flowers.

Our prices are as low as any
dealer or grower.

Place your orders now on
the following:

FANCY AM. BEAUTIES,

MAIDS, BRIDES,

METEORS, ORCHIDS,

SELECT CARNATIONS,
HARRISII LILIES,

LONGIFLORUM LILIES,

CALLA LILIES,

VIOLETS, MIGNONETTE,

VALLEY, TULIPS,

DAFFODILS,

HYACINTHS,

ROMANS,

FREESIA.
ETC., ETC.
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If you want the best stock,
and at lowest prices market
conditions will aHow, send
your orders to us.

Blooming
Plants.

We have a fine lot of
following plants to
offer:

the

EastfT Lilies.

.Select plants

Averai^e plants. . . .
1,'Mlbi Lilies,

Select plants

Average plants. ...

Spiraea plants

Azalea plants

IJeautv Rose plants.
Hybrid
Rambler
llermosa ''

\Ve also tiave an
stock of potTuIips, H
Narcissi, etc., etc

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$7 to $8

4 to 6

4 to
3 to

3 to
12 to

4 to
4 to
6 to
3 to

mmense
yacinttis.

All Plants
Shipped via txpress.

Cash with order to insure
lowest prices.

WE have just received a very large importation of the finest grade Satin Ribbons; and offer a superior quality, all colors, for
Easter, at the following low prices. Compare these prices with what you pay for cheap ribbons, and then bear in mind
that we give you the best quality at these prices. This is a snap.

Wehavethefollowingpopularcolors: White, cream, mais-yellow, regent-orange, lilac, heliotrope, pink all shades, nile-green,
royal purple, violet, ruby — Am. Beauty, cardinal— Meteor, cerisette, remi, scarlet, black, in fact any shade you might need.
Order your supplv quick to insure filling from this stock. Per bolt, any colors, No. 5, 55c; No. 7, 75c; No. 9, $1.00; No. 12,
$1.25; No. 10, $1.;!5; No. 22, $1.60; No. 30, $1.85; No. 40, $2.10; No. 60, $2.50; No. 80, $3.00.

For Everything You Need, Send Your Orders to

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

45-47-49 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO.

IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE OUR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LISTS, WRITE US.

BENTHEY h CO.

"Wliolesa^le a.xicl Oonxrxaission I'*'lorist:s,

41 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

Cut Klowers

FOR=^=^^

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Try and give us your order for Easter as soon
as possible to avoid being disappointed.

Per ICO

Harris! i and loneiflorum Lilies $10.00@$ri.lKi

Callas 10 00® 12.00

Am. Beauties, loni» 35.00(9 50. «)

medium 15.00® 30.00

Maids. Briders 6.00(« 8.00

Meteors 6.00® 8.00

Pcrles 5.00® 7.00

Carnations 3.00® 4.00

fancy 4.00(a' 6.00

Violets ■. I.OO(«i 1.25

Vallev 4.00® 6.00

Romans 2.00(S' 3(10

Dutch 3 00® 5.00

Daftodils 2.00® 3.00

Tulips 3. CO® 5.00

Mignonette 1.00® 3.00

Marguerite 1-00

Foreet-me-not 1 .00

Smilax 12.00® 15.00

.\diantura 1-00

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Buy Boston Flowers. Prime Easter Stock.

GROWN COOL. CUT BLOOMS.

HIGH GRADE. O tL C\C\C\ POT PLANTS.

FYTWA BRUNNERS and LAINGS, FYTPA

\4l\ 1 lV/i« F,„„ 5,0 00 ,„ 350.00 per 100. ^^ * *V^»

LONGIFLORUMS ^"^ ^^^ "^^o^.^H.tL?o^^"°"^^'-

! Violets, Daffodils, Lily of the Valley,
SPECIAL : y Hyacinths, Carnations, Callas.
^^"^^^^^^^^ II Best stock in New England.

A full line of Easter Baskets and all Florists' Supplies.

BOOKING ADVANCE ORDERS NOW.
WRITE FOR QUOTATIONS. ^ ^ ^ S

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND,

Telephone J270. 67 Bromfield St., BOSTON, MASS.

Please mention American Florist when writing.

THOMAS YOUNG. Jr.

43 W. 28th Street, New York,

Calls the attention of Florists doing a High-Class Tiade to an unequalled
supply of Select Cut Flower Stock, such as

Gardenias, Lilacs, Hybrid and Moss Roses

and Fancy Grades of all Standard Varieties of Roses, Carnations, Violets,

etc., called for by Critical Buyers at Easter Everything in

Seasonable Plants and Cut Flowers ■ ••

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51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

EASTER

PRICE LIST

To take effect Tuesday, April lOth.

Per Doz.

Am. Beauties, long $S to $6

medium ... 2.50 to 3

short 1.50 to 2

Per 100

Meteor $6 to $10

Bridesmaid 6 to lo

Bride 6 to lo

Perle 5 to 6

Golden Sate lo to 12

Carnations 3 to 4

fancy 5

Valley 4 to 5

Quotations subject to change witli-
out notice.

All other stock at lowest market
prices.

No charge for packing.

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We have the record of the best Lilies
that were sent out from Boston last year.
We have the stock from the same
grower this year.

30,000 -LONGIFLORUMS- 30,000

We meet all competition on prices and
you will have to pay no more for this
extra stock than will be charged by
growers distributing poor and badly
packed material.

Also a heavy supply of all Bulbous stock, Roses^ Carnations^
Violets, Asparagus, Lily Plants, low grown. Azaleas and
Spiraeas* Send for Prices.

N. F. McCarthy & CO., 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS.

N. B.— Auction Sales for J900 will begin on April 20th.

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FOR EASTER

Fine Longifiorums

The Boston Kind

New England Florists have the best line of Easter Customers in

tite VfOrlti and we are prepared to supply the demand with the right sort of stock.
We have inspected the stock of our growers and pronounce it first class. The

roses will be unexcelled. Carnations front our Consignors tooli

most of tite first prizes at the Spring Show in Boston last week All bulbous
stock as good as usual.

We are calculating on a big rush and earnestly recommend that orders be
placed early. Write now.

WELCH BROS.,

CITY HALL FLOWER MARKET,

15 Province Street, BOSTON, MASS.

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THE BEST

Our Specialty Always.

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IE. C. AMLING,

32-34-36 Randolph St.,

Perles

Brides

WALTER S. HEFFRON,

MANAGER.

CHICAGO. ^

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VALLEY VIOLETS

THE BEST

THE BEST

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Announce that on April 2nd, they will open a wholesale Cut Flower
store at 59 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, where they will dispose of
the cut of their establishment at Evanston, III. They are whole-
sale growers and have all the fancy and standard varieties of roses
and carnations. They will have large quantities of stock for
Easter and their treatment of buyers will be such as to ensure con-
tinued patronage. Their methods are strictly up-to-date and their
place of business is the first of its kind to be established upon the
street floor in Chicago. 'Ji -Jt -m ^ t^ -^ '<h -Jt -^h -m -jt 'jt -m ^x '<h

ALL STOCK AT MARKET RATES. L. D. TELEPHONE CENTRAL 879

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^1 Selling Agent for many of the most noted growers. Exclusive control of C. W. WARD'S j^

''' CELEBRATED COTTAGE GARDENS CARNATIONS. The only place in New Ig^

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JOHN YOUNG

Ulbolesale Commission florist si me$t 2$tb strm, new vork.

York where Carl Jurgeus' Standard Lily of the Valley, Daffodils, Tulips, and other bulb stock

can be bought. Secure your supply of Lilies, Roses and Violets by ordering now. j^

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CAN SUIT YOU ON PRICES. j|

WRITE FOR THEM. I£

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J. B. DEAMUD,

Wholesale
Cut Flowers,

51 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO.

EVERYTHING IN SEASON.

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200,000
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THE FORD Carnations

BIG

FELLOWS
FROM
UP THE
HUDSON

THERE'LL
BE ROOM IN
THE BOX
FOR SOME
TULIPS

NO BETTER
GROWN

Jacqs and
Beauties

BRAND OF LILY WILL HELP
YOU TO MAKE

I For Easter the best ttreparation;
They'll make customers glad
And competitors sad.
And Insure you a good reputationm

WE WANT YOUR EASTER ORDER

EARLY

QUOTATIONS READY
WRITE NOW

Ford Bros.,

Ill W. 30ih Street,

NEW YORK.

ARE
SCARCE
BUT WE CAN
SUPPLY
YOU

Roses...

THE CROP
IS NOW ON
AND THE
BUYER HAS
THE
ADVANTAGE

Smilax and
Adiantums

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Mar. 31,

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Again

the

Japanese

A two-days' Auction Sale of

Dwarfed and Curious
Products
of the Japanese
Gardeners' Art.

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Just in time for those who appre-
ciate the value of a few such gems
in the Easter window display. As
a special attraction nothing can
equal these interesting novelties.

Sales on April 11th and 12th at
2 P. M., and Descriptive Cata-
logues can be had free by address-

GLEARY & CO.,

Horticultural Auctioneers,

60 Vcsey Street,
NEW YORK.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

Paeonias and Iris.

35 choice Diimfd sorts .
Fine mixed

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Per

1000

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. 75.00

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13 choice nam€(-I

6.00..

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13 superb named

3.50..

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Mixed

3.00..

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(NudicMule) 3.00..

Holl3?'lioolx:s,

New Allephi'iiy. strong, full-

•ironn rocits 10.00

GolcleiT. Glo-w,

LITTLE SILVER, NEW JERSEY.

Please niriitio?i thr A nu-} nan Ftorist 7vhr>i 7. /r/zH^

2'A in. Beauties shifted from 2 in.

\Ve believe in shifting Young Roses often. AH
stock offered in '2% in. Pots has been shifted from
2 in., and is equal to most stock advertised as 3
in., and when we send it out is well established.

^"*'' aeo. A. KUHU, Pekin, IH.

Above l<pt of Beauties ready to ship April Mth,

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To consider in buying Cut Easter Lilies is

quality, not the price. Poor Easter Lilies are dear
at any price. As in former years we will again
have A No i Easter Lilies (Longiflorum but no
Harrisii). It is still too early to set a price on
Lilies, but you may be sure that we will bill them
at the right price as we do with everything.

Of course you understand that we have every-
thing in the flower line, such as Roses, American
Beauties, Carnations, Valley, Violets (our violets
are the finest grown) Smilax, Daffodils, Tulips,
Romans, Paper Whites, Asparagus, etc , etc.

FaVOB U5 WITH YOUR EtSTER ORDER.

HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., Milwaukee, Wis.

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YOUNG & NUGENT,

WHOLESALE

Commission Florists.

SUPERB VIOLETS.

ORCHIDS, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

42 West 28tli Street,
't.tZ^°J' NEW YORK CITY.

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ATTENTION GROWERS

We are looking for consignments of Carnations and all
kinds of cut flowers. We render daily reports of sales
with remittance. We also credit you with any stock that
m^y be carried over on next day's sales. We guarantee
fair dealings to all. Send us a shipment and see what
we can do for you.

HUDSON & CO., 1527 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

Wlien wraiuK mention American Florist.

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WHY
BECAUSE

does a hen cross the street? To get on the other side.

People are crossing Sixth Avenue every day
who never crossed it before.

J. K.Allen is now on the other side and

The Trade follows his sign.

J. K. Allen's Label

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Easter Bridesmaids, Jacqs., Tulips, Violets, Mignonette, Valley,
LILIES OR ANYTHING ELSE

Stands for Quality, Freshness and Careful Packing, and the Bill inside

STANDS FOR FAIR PRICES.

You get all this when you order from

loo s^stti street, :x^ja>A?ir ^^toi^k: oia:'i^.

Price Lists are ready. Telephone, 167 Madison Sq.

Wietor Bros.

51 Wabash Ave.,

CHICAGO. ILL

WHOLESALE GROWERS
OF CUT FLOWERS.

FOR

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Wholesale Price List.

Am. Beauty, ex. long, per doz., J5.00 to |6 oo

" 24-in.stem, " 3.50 to 4.00

20 " " 2.50 to

15 •' " 1.50 to

12 " •' 1.00 to

3.00
2 00
1.50
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MetPor per 100, $4.00 to 8 00

6.00 to 8.00
6.00 to S 00
3.00 to 5.00
3 00 to 4.00
5 00
12.00 to 15.00

Bridesmaid

Bride

Perle

Carnations

" fancy.,
Harrisil Lilies

All other stock at lowest market prices.
No charge for packing.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

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It's Up To You

Don't Sit Down

and worry about your Easter trade. This will be a BIG EASTER
and at the prices we are quoting you can use a big lot of flowers and
make a big profit on them.

We have the kind your customers want. The best Longiflor-
ums in the country. Every flower salable. A tremendous line of
bulb stock and violets and no advance in prices. We have a rose
bargain for the early applicant. We are ready and

IT'S UP TO YOU.

Traendly & Schenck, '' ^Bw^^i^r ^'

It has all the Habits,
Grace and Fragrance of

The American Beauty,

(of which It Is a Sport)
But has the Fine
PINK COLOR
off Mad. Testout.

Who is the

''Queen of Edgely?"

Pink American Beauty,

IT IS THE FAMOUS
NEW ROSE^ THE

Which has been so favorably received at the Exhibition of the AMERICAN
ROSE SOCIETY, EDEN MUSEE, N.Y., March 27, 28, 29, 1900, where It
won the only distinction to which, as a newcomer, It was eligible, viz

Tbis Js what the New York press has to say about it:

Herald: " There was the new American Beauty, a rose as
large and as well formed as its darker sister, and of a delicate
pink color. Many of the patronesses stopped before the great
clusters of this new flower and expressed the greatest admira-
tion for its beauty and its gracefulness. There are many who
regard it as more beautiful than the well known rose from which
it has been developed."

Times: "The novelty of the exhibition was the long-looked-
for pink American Beauty, of which so much has been said, and
which has never been shown before. Its histor}' is an interest-
ing one, and shows how fortunes come accidentally to the rose
grower as they do to some other toilers. Four years ago, in a
house devoted to the propagation of American Beauties, at
Rdgely, Pa., by the Floral Exchange Company of Philadelphia,
a freak made its appearance. To rose growers it was called a
' sport,' and its growth was carefully watched. Soon a small
pink bud made its appearance, the only blonde in that houseful
of lovely brunettes. Modestly it unfolded, and then its growth

A CERTIFICATE OF MERIT.

for four years under special conditions was as carefully looked
after as the most delicate child. It grew and thrived, and last
night the queenly blonde received homage from her courtiers.
The American Rose Society awarded it a certificate, which
means that she is lovely as well as a debutante. She will not
stoop to trade until next spring, when in the busy marts she
will vie for favor with her brunette sister. All this is the result
of an accident that even the growers do not attempt to explain.
It was their rare luck, they say, that is all."

World: "The Queen of Edgely, a cousin to the American
Beauty, has created a furore. Mrs. Morris K. Jesup, Mrs. John
Trevor, Mrs. A. H. Joline, have all sworn allegiance to the
reigning sovereign, which bids fair to hold unquestioned sway.
The rose is of a pale pink hue, infinitely soft in effect in decora-
tion. It is a baby queen, a novelty, without a rival, and there-
fore not eligible for a prize."

Sun: "A vase of huge pink Queen of Edgely roses, the
biggest rose shown and a variety of the American Beauty."

This Rose we can strongly recommend, and we will be ready to distribute It, SPRING 1901.

Address all communications to Office of

THE FLORAL EXCHANGE, Incor.^

335 North 6th St., Philadelphia^ Pa.

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DREER'S SPECIAL OFFER OF SEASONABLE PLANTS.

PALMS

Young stock for growing on. in primp condition to tnalie a tine
growth (luring the svimmer months.

Areca Lutescens Perdoz. Per too Per lOOO

•-' inch pot.s, I'lto K inches high $0 75 $6 00 $50 00

3 •• ■• 10 to 12 ■• ■• 1 « 10 00 i)0 111)

4 •• '• 15 to 18 " '■ 3 00 2.") 00 -MO (K)

5 '■ ■• IH to 20 •' " 3 plants in

a pot 5 00 40 00

Caryota Urens and Sobolifera

2',.' inch pots, fiincheshigh $100 8 00

3 •• ■' 8 to 10 ■ •■ 1 26 10 00

Cocos Weddeliana

C'l inch pots, 4 to 0 inches high 125 10 00

Cocos Plumosus

2I4 inch pots, strong plants 100 8 00

:) ■• •• ■• ■■ 1 25 10 00

Kentia Belmoreana

2>vi inch pots, 3 to 4 leaves, » Inches high . 2 (» 15 00 125 00
3 " " 4 to 5 '■ 10 to 12 inches

hi^-h 3 00 25 00 200 00

1 inch pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 12 to 15 Inches

high.. 4 60 35 00 325 IH)

Kentia Forsteriana

21.1 inch pots, 3 to 4 leaves, 8 inch-
es high. Perdoz $ 150

Per 100 12 00

Per 1000 100 00

3 inch pots, 3 to 4 leaves, 12 inch-
es high. Perdoz $ 2 50

Per 100 20 00

Per 1000 190 00

Latania Borbonica

2^4 inch pots, 3 leaves.

Perdoz $ 0 60

Per 100 4 00

Per 1000 35 00

Livistonia Rotundifolia

2 inch pots. Perdoz $ 125

Per 100 10 00

Per 1000 90 00

3 inch pots. Perdoz 2 00

Per 100 15 00

Per 1000 125 00

Phoenix Rupicola

1 00

8 00

75 00

1 25

SEASONABLE BULBS

Tuberous Rooted Begonias I'irdoz

singles in separate colors $0 40

Singles in choice mixture 35

Doubles in separate colors 65

Doubles in choice mixture .50

New Frilled Begonia, 25c. each 2 .50

New Sun Proof Begonia, Duke Zeppelin.. . . 2 00

Gloxinias

.\ select strain of Erect ttowering varieties, either
in separate colors or in choice mixture...? .50

Caladiums, fancy leaved

A choice assortment of 25 distinct varieties;
Strong bulbs 2 0<)

Caladium Esculentunn

Fine sound bulbs.

6 to 8 inches in circumference 50

8 to 10 ■• •• 7.T

I0tol2 •' •• 1 ou

12tol3 '■ '• I 50

Dahlias

The finest varieties known,
Fancy, Quilled, Cactus and Sin

'er 100

Per IO(X)

$ 2 50

$20 00

2 00

18 00

5 00

40 00

4 00

35 00

20 00

15 00

4 00
0 00
8 00
10 00

Per doz.

2 inch pelts.

Per 100

Per 1000

3 inch pots. Per doz.

Per 100 10 00

Per 1000 90 00

The above sizes are leaders, of

which we have a large supply, and
with which it will pay you to flU
up any vacant room that you may
have after Easter. For a full line
ot all sizes, see our Quarterly
Wholesale List which has just
been issued.

Fine FERNS

for Immediate Use.

Adiantum Farleyense

4 inch pots. Perdoz $5 00

Per 100 40 00

Adiantum Cuneatum

Per 100
$ 3 .50
6 00
15 00
Per doz

Adiantum Gracillimum, 4 inch pots $1 50

Pubeseens. 2i..f inch pots 50

3 •• •' 75

Aspidium Tsussimense. 2J^ inch pots 50

3 " ■' 75

Doodia Aspera Multifida. 3 inch pots 75

Lastrea Chrysoloba. 3 inch pots 75

Nephrodium Hertipes. 3 inch pots 75

Nephrolepis Cordata Compacta. 3 inch pots 75

4 " " 1 25

Pteris Adiantoides. 2;-^ Inch pots 50

" , 3 " •■ 75

Argyre* 2^ inch pots 50

3 '■ •■ 75

'■ Magnitlca. 2;iJ inch pots 50

~ 75

\NK.MI>NE QtTEEN CH.lRIjOTTE.

Per doz.

2'-4 inch pots $ 0 50

3 •■ " 75

5 •' " 2 00

'* Ouvrardi. 3 inch pots

Serrulata Cristata. 3 inch pot^

Tremula. 2"^ inch pots

3 " "

Mixed Ferns in choice variety, 2J4 inch pots..
3 ., ., ^^

$ 30 00
50 00

140 00
Per IOC

$12 00

3 50
6 00

4 00
6 00
6 00
6 00
« 00
Ij 00

10 00
3 50
B 00
3 50
6 CO
3 50
B 00
6 00
6 00
3 50
6 00
3 50
6 00

in Show.

le 1 UO 8 IK)

Montbretias

.Seven finest varieties.

Perdoz ^ 25

Per 100 1 75

Per 1000 15 00

Tigridia, Conchiflora,
Crandiflora and Pavonia
Crandiflora

Per doz $ 30

Per 100 o Qo

-\lso a full line of Gladiolus,
Lilies, Amaryllis, Tuberoses, etc.

LEADERS in PER-
ENNIAL PLANTS

Varieties Specially
Suited for
Summer Cut Flowers

.\nemone Japonica. Queen Char-
lotte. 2'4 inch pots.

Perdoz $1 25 Per 100. $1000

Anemone Japonica, in variety.

2'4 inch. Perdoz $ 75

Per 100 5 00

Achillea, The Pearl. %\i inch

pots. Perdoz $ .50

Per 100 4 00

Boltonia Asteroides. Strong di-
visions. Perdoz $ 75

Per 100 6 00

Holtonia Latisquama. Strong

divisions. Per doe $ 75

Per 100 6 00

Coreopsis Lanceolata Grandi-
flora. Large clumps.
Per doz... $ 75 Per 100..$ 6 00

Delphinium Formosum. Strong
one year old.
Perdoz...! 75 Per 100..$ 6 00

Delphinium Chinensis. Strong

one year old. Perdoz $ 75

Per 100 6 00

Perdoz. Per 100
2'4 inch pots $ 2 00

For a complete list of Perennials, as well as all other
seasonable stock, please refer to our Current Quarterly Whole-
sale List which has just been issued. It not already'received,
send for a cojiy.

Delphinium Belladona. Strong.

Frdu Emma Metzger. 3 inch pots 2 50

Doronieum Austriacum. Strong clumps 100

Excelsum. " " 1 25

Gypsopliila Paniculata. Strong one year old 75

Helenium Pumilum. Strong divisions 125

Helianthus Multiflorus F!. PI 75

Maximus " 75

Heliopsis Scaber. Strong divisions 75

Major. 2^ inch pots 100

Hollyhocks, Dreer's Superb Double.

Strong one year clumps in separate colors 1 25

" choice mixture 1 00

Hypericum Moserianum. Two year old plants 100

Iris Kaempferi. Choice named, strong divisions. - . 1 .50

mixed. " ... 1 00

Lychnis Vespertina Alba. Strongclumps 2 00

Viscaria Splendens. Strong divisions 125

Phlox. Finest 25 varieties in America. 2 inch pots. 75

Physostegia Virglnlca. Strong divisions , 75

" ALBA. Strong divisions. ■ 75

Pyrethrum Hybridum, seedlings, strong clumps ... 1 00

*' 3 inch pots 75

Rudbeckia Golden Glow. Large clumps 125

Strong divisions 50

ScabiosaCaucasica. 3 inch pots 125

" " Alba. 3 inch pots . .. . 125

Tritoma Uvaria Grandiflora. Strong clumps 1 50

" " " " divisions 75

•■ Pfltzeri " •■ .... 1 50

Veronica LongifoUa Subsessilis. Strongclumps.. 2 00

2>4 inch pots .... 50

$15 00

20 00

8 00

10 00

6 00

10 00

6 00

6 00

6 CO

8 00

10 00

8 00

8 00

10 00

8 00

15 00

10 00

5 00

600

B CO

8 00

6 00

10 00

3 00

10 00

10 00

12 00

6 00

10 00

15 00

4 00

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

1076

The American Florist.

Mar. J/,

SEASONABLE STOCK FOR

SPRING PLANTING.

CLEMATIS, lars<" llowprinir. .Ta'-kinunni, purpln;
Superba. grand improverai-nt ou Jackmaimi;
Grand Ducbess. splendid wJiite; Marvel, snow
white; Mrae. Andre, red; Raraona, lavender:
Gen. Grant, rrimson: Henryi, lar^e white: Star of
India, purple, red bared; Gypsy, maroon; Duke of
Norfolk, blue; Countess of Lovelace, double laven-
der; Princess, blue and white; Duchess of Edin-
l>urjjh, double white; Kerniesina, red; Mme. IJ.
Veillard, pink; Gen. Wolseley, lavender and red;
Belle of Woking, beautiful double blush, 30c each;
$3.00 per dozen; J20.00 per 100. 25 at 100 rates, all
strong growing plants.

H P, ROSES. Own roots, strong, 2-year dor-
mant pl.-ints in 10 li':idi*'g kinds, $1.50 per dozen;
$10.00 per 100. H. I', strong 2-ye.-ir of above grown
in 4-ineh pots for lat'T planting. $1.50 per doz.;
$12.00 per 100. Young plants for planting out, $4.00
per 100; »3t).00 per 1000 A flne stock of Crimson and
Yellow Ramblers, $1.60 per dozen. Mo thly roses
fr m 4-in. pots, 20 kinds including Malmaison,
.Vgrippinu, etc., $1.00 per dozen; $8.0n per 100.

PAEON EIS, herbaceous, in 10 best market sorts
named, all double in distinet colors from pure
white to crimson, $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100;
all while. $15.00 l>er 100.

DOWNING GOOSEBERRIES th.' best proved mar-
ket sort, 10 tons of niiit sold from my own
grounds last season, strong 2-vear. $2.50 jier 100;

$20.00 per i.«jj. p 4 B411ER, Bloominoton. III.

5000

EACH OF THE FOLLOWING!

DAHLIAS, whole roots, line assort-
ment. 160,00 per 100.
■ WICHURIANA Roses, I and 2 vrs., $50.00

and $75.00 per 1000.
ROSA MULTIFLORA JAPONICA. 2 and 3

ars. *S0.00 and .$75.00 per 1000.
ROSA RUGOSA, 3 to -i-ft., at $2.50 per

1000
HALLS HONEYSUCKLE, strong, $60 00

per 1000.
CLEMATIS PANICULATA, pot grown,
.*60.00 per 1000; 2 vrs.. Meld grown,
$90.00 per 1000.

New Trade List Now Ready.

The WM. n, MOON €0.,

Morrlsvllle,
Pa.

Plfa se mentjOTi the A mertcan Florist when zut urrtg.

SUGAR MAPLES.

Per 100 Per 1000
Bugar Maples, norsory grown, trans-
planted, good trees. 7 to 9 ft $10. 00

4to6ft 4.00 $30.00

aboutStt 3.00 2000

Soft Maple Seedlings, nur gr. 2 to 4 ft.. .75 4.00

Hemerocallls Flava (Lemon Lily) 3.00

Thunbergll. late, flne D.OO

White AmarylllsasmeneCalathloumlstr. 10 00

Madeira Vine, No 1 1.60

• No,3 1-00

•• No,3 60

|y Packing trees at cost. Cash please.

E. Y. TEAS, Greens Fork. Ind.

Cilmson VerschatTeltll and Golden Queen, K 00
ner 1000, 76c per lUO; 2-ln, pots, $1.50 per lUO. Coieos
In variety, »6 per 1000, tiOo per 100; 2-ln. pots $1 ffi 100.

ACERATUM. Blue and White, 75c per 100; \H In.,
II.*) per RIO. Wnoess Pauline, $1 00 per 100; l*i-ln.
pots. *1. 00 per 1(0.

GIANT ALYSbUM, $100 per 100.

SALVIA, Spiendensand Bedman, $1.25 per 100; 2-ln.

HELIOTROPE, 8 varieties, named, $1.00 per 100; IM

In. pot t\ ■% per 100.
CU PHE A iClgar Plant), $1.00 per 100.
FUCHSIAS ^1.50 per 100. 2«-lnjpots, K 50 per 100.
FEVERFEW. $1.60 per 100; «12.00 per M.; 2-ln. pot.

vtiic AS,'«1 26 per 100; 4.1n. pots, $8 OO per 100, no.OO

per M Hne plants.
The above are rooted cuttings, except when noted.

CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ALL ORDKB8.

J. E. f ELTHOUSEN, Schenectady, N. Y.

R. C. CARNATIONS, Closing Out Prices.

Per 10(1

Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson $12.00

Olyrapia 12.00

Genevieve Lord 9.00

.John Young 1.00

White Cloud 2.00

Mrs. G. Bradt 3.00

Gold Nugget 2.00

.\rg,v le 75

.\rmazindy 75

Per 100

Flora Hill 1.00

America 3.00

Melba 2 00

Glacier 2 50

Maud Adams ' 2.00

Em press 75

Psyche 75

Mary Wood 3.00

Morning Glory 6.00

UNROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS.

P.-r 100

G. H. Crane 2.00

Glacier 1 .50

Mrs. G. Bradt 1 50

^Melba 1.60

Gold Nugget 1.00

Per 100

Flora Hill 50

Marv Wood, flne 1.50

WhiteCloud 1.00

.\merica 1 .75

ABOVE UNROOTEO CUTTINGS PREPAID BY MAIL.

PUNTS, All Good Stock.

Per 100

Begonias, flowering, named, 12 var.. .2J4-in. 1.50

Forget-Me-Xot, winter flowering " 1.50

Iresines. r».'d and yellow " 1 .50

Mesembryantheraum, basket plant. .. ■' 1.50

California Moss " " " 1.50

Lobelia, blue bloom. " " *' 1.50

Feverfew, Little Gem and yellow foli. " 1.50

Cigar Plant " 1.50

Abutilons, mixed ** 1.50

Roses, Bride, Bridesmaid and Pearl, ** 2.00

Salvia Clara Bedraan " 1.50

Per 100

Geranium De Roo Mitting 2i4-iuch. . .$ 7.00

Double Snow Drop .... - ... 7 00
New Yellow Baby Primrose in bloom. 2!4-in. 7.00

Geranium Mme. "Salleroi 2^4 inch... 2.00

" named, our selection only, 2J^-iQ. 2.00

Coleus, named. 2,%-\n 1.50

Petunias, double mixed, 2^-in 2.00

3-in 3.00

Primula Obconica in bloom, SVi-inch 3.00

Chinese " " 2.50

21^-inch 1.00

from flats 50

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris. III.

IUBIfP § CIIIC CTnnif *^' l'<-ars, Apples, Cherrn-.s, Quinces, Peaches.
nilffC A rinC OlUUn Plums, many in bearing sizes; 20 000 Shade
Ir.'e^. all kiu.l> and siz'--; .5*10 Lindens. 10 to 16 feet; 300 Golden Oaks, 8 to 16 feet; 15 000
Evergreens, 'Z lo 10 feet; 10 000 Shrubs, 2 to 5 feet; 30,000 California Privet, 2 to 4 feet; :i000
Colorado Blue Spruce 2 to 4 feet; 3000 Arbor Vita^ Trees. 2 to 7 feet; 10,000 Hardy Roses.
Crimson, Yellow and White Rarabk-rs s strong, own roots; 12(.>0 Purple Bec^h, 4 to 9 ft-et;
X strong. Grape Vines, Asparagus, Rhododendrons. Azaleas, 2 to 3 and 4 feet.
Florists, Landscape Architects, Superintendents of Parks,
or any others w:inting stock should call on me or write.

Clematis,

STEPHEN CRANE,

Prop'ietor
Nofich Nurseriet.

Norwich. Conn.

10,000 Common Double Pink Paeonies per M., $20.00

5,000 Herbaceous Paeony Humeii " 40.00

10,000 Hemerocallis Fulva " 20.00

10,000 German Iris, Named Varieties " 15.00

ELLIOTT NURSERIES, Diamond Market. Pittsburg, Pa.

MAPLES aU PRICE

I ^ Norway, Sugar and other Maples,

Oaks, Oriental Planes, etc. Japanese

I and other Rare Evergreen Trees ^,^

10 acres in orchard: straight, handsome Nur-

sery grown Trees. 5 ta Sleet. (;has B. HORN 'R & SON, Mount Holly, Burlington Co.,N. J.

SILVEK OR SOFT. Per 10 Per lOO

'.ito 10 feet, \H loch diameter »l.nO....S16 00

10 to 12 feet, IM to minch diameter 1 OO ... 7,50

12to 14 feet. Ikito 1?1 ■■ •• 150. ...10. 00

Other B'zeB up to r> inches Prices or Catalogue mailed free.
NEW SHEILRARK Hickory Nut. " HORNOR'S SPECIAL,

IRISH AND

SWEDISH Juniperus

6 to 9 inelies, transpUnted $ 5.iHi

6 to 12

12 to 15
15 to 18
18 to 24
24 to 30
30 to 36

7.1X1
8 (Kl
U) 0(1
I3.tXI
15.00

llHXl

$40.1X1
50 (XI
t!(IO0
75.00

15 to ISSavin .lunlpers 6.00

Rooted Cuttings ready May 20

Roses, cican, healthy'plants from 2-inch pots.
Prices and samples to buyers on application.
Am. Beauty. Gold- n Gate, Nipht^tos, Perlo, Sun-
set, Bridesmaid, La France. .Vlbany. Wootton and
Ti'stoiit. One year old dormant pot grown Woot-
ton. $5.(X) per too. Isniene Calathinum, white sum-
mer bloorains Amaryllis, stronfj bulbs, flraf
size, $12.5(1 per 100; second size, $1(1.00 per 100.

JOSEPH HEINL, Jacksonville. III.

NEW MARGUERITE ''r^'^.!;'!'"

A cross betwt'en thf yellow and white, is a con-
stunt bloomtr, ll-nvers four to five inches in
diameter, fine for cut ilowers. will keep lor two
weeks after beinfj; cut. Center half yellow, outer
half pure white. Makes a fine pot plant. Will
send frei- by mail 12 plants for $1.25; 6 plants 75c.
Order now if you want it.

S. LENTON,

Long Beach, Cal.

DEUTZIA GRACILIS ROSEA,
PHILADELPHUS MONTEAU
D'HERMINE, from 2yi-ia. pots.

Hardy Herbaceous Perennials our
SPECIALTY.

Send lor price list.

Norwood Nurseries,

Rea Brothers. NORWOOD, MASS.

AmpelODsis Veilchii 2 yr. strong Per 100 $ 7.00

Clematis Jacl<manni. 2 vr. extra strong, " 14.00

Standard Hydrangea P. G, 3— 3V, ft.... " 18 00

Lilacs, assorted, 3— 4 ft " 10.00

Japan Snowball. 3(4— 4 ft.... " 18.00

These prices are good only until surplus is

reduced. SEND FOR LIST OF OTHER STOCK

— Roses. Herbaceous Plants, Ornamental Trees,

Small Fruit and Fruit Trees.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., K'ErrXK-

igoo.

The American Florist.

107T

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY.

60,000 CLEMATIS PANICULATA. Field Crown

III Mill lOIIII

CIcmuliH I'aiilrtlhlla, No. 1. flrst-class $1 Ull JH IIU $;o UU Clematis ranic-ulii

No. 2 H(l 6 IX) 50 00

No. 3 60 5 00 40 00

135,000 AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII. Field Crown.

and 'J years, Held Krowii. 10 liii) liiio .\iiip«'lo|>sis Vi-itrlni. -J and 3 years, field ^rown. 10

*0 SO »r. IKl *r>() IK) I yi'ar IfO 30

fSi .T 00 4.T OO X size 1 00

. 50 \\m 35 00 XX size I :.>5

PRIVET, in Ail Sizes.

10

X size %\ '.in

XX size 3 0(1

A iii|>el(>pHlH \'4'itchll

No. I

No. 2

No. 3

187,000 CALIFORNIA

lull lUOO

10 to \h Inches *l ho %\-i m

l5tol8 •' 2 00 18 00

into 24 " 2.50 22 50

2 to 3 feet 3 .50 30 00

mil

■tio oil

15 00

100

■K 01)

8 00

il 00

Caliloriila I'l-ivct,

Calilornia I*rivi-I.

100

2 to 3 feet, heavy it4 00

3 to 3'/i feet 4 50

3 to 4 feet, heavy 5 50

101)1)

*x() 00

KiOO
*I5 00
75 00
85 00

1000
35 00
40 00
50 00

lOulalia Cracillinia, per 1000 Ifl5 00

Kulalia ;^ebrina, pir 1000 30 00

Per 100

lOOOSpireas. asiorted. 2 to 3 feet 30 00

Daphne ('neorum 12 00

.500 Althcas. single X line 5 00

BARGAINS, perioo

Yucca I''iIaiiieuLu.sa If5 00

Crataegus Oxycantha — Single White Thorn,
2 to 3 ft.: 3 to 4 ft.: 5 to 6 ft.; and 6 to 8

ft I50oto*15 00

3000 Francois Level Rose, No. 1,2 to 3 ft.

own roots 7 00

Francois Level, second size, own roots 5 00

Per 1(.()

Felicite Pi^i-petue, 2 to 3 feet 6 On

Paeonips, Paul Neyron. very large pink. . 5 00

Paeonias. .50 named varieties 10 00

15 varieties of HeUItrowo Phlox 5 09

Phlox Subulala. XX tine H 00

Iris, blue and white 2 Oj

ROSES.

In ;i ami 4 Inch pots, ^I.2i) pi'i- III;
SIIUHI per lOU.

i.5 Alfred Culointj
250 Aune tie DIesl)ach
150 Bulthnnrc Belle
175 Baron do Boustettin

50 Beaute Inconstant

95 Climbing White Pet
150 Clio

125 Clothlldc s.iiipert
225 Cociiictic dc-s .Kips

80 CoiiiHltc dc8 Blanches

45 l.loiintii's C. de Chahrllllniil
IlllHI Crfiiisnn Kaniblcr
ItK) 1)111 hc-.s of .\lbany

75 Etoili- de Lyon
175 Empress of China

5»* Fellcltc Perpotuc

25O.O0O Roses in 2-inch Pots. Send List of Varieties Wanted.

HID KIslKM- H CS

7U0 Francois Levct
2IX) Gen. .Jacqueminot

40 Gen. Uolit. E. Lcc

.50 Gen. Pcrnct

50 Glorie de I'olvalitha

40 Henry Martin

70 .John Hoppci-

45 .lulcs Mar^ottlli
175 La France

48 La Reliie

95 Mad. Abel Chatcuav
135 ■' Canillne Tcslout

45 '* Francis Kl'ueger

40 " Cecil Bruuner

75 *■ Gabriel LulKct

25 •* Massou

40 ■' dc Watteville
IIICH) Magna Ghana
1(«) Maniaii Coebet

.■^5 MiUida's Triuiiipb

SO Marchioness of Lome
i;)5 Marechal NIel
1.50 Marie Gulllot

51) Marie Rady

ii5 Marion DIngee

75 Marshall P. Wilder
151) Mary Washington

411 Mignonette

1)1) Moselle

50 Mrs. Degraw

75 Mrs. .lohn Laing
1.30 Mrs. Lovett
225 Nlphetos

40 Papa Goutlei-

50 Parquette
825 Paul Xeyroii

50 Pcrle dcs Blanches
200 Pcrledes.lardlns

25 Pink Dally

2:« Pink Kambler

I5II PlnkSoupert

1211 Prairie Queen

145 Prince Canillle ile Kolii

75 Princess ,\delaldc

.'(II tjiu-en's Scarlet

50 PalnlMiw
-Vlll l;(.>a Laevigata
IIHI Kilssrll's Cottage

7.'> Si'veii >!Sters

til) .Snow tlake
115 Souv.dii Pi-es. Carnol

75 Souv. de Wootton

75 Tennessee Belle

40 The Queen

.51) I'nhcrsal Favorllr
2.50 I'lrich Brnnner
190 Vlck's Caprice

61) Victor Verdler

75 5VlcI)uarlaua

Caryopteris Mastaen-nthus,
Clethra Alntfolia :

Per 100.

, 2feet, strong field grovv'n $ 9 00

18 inches to 3 feet 7 00

! to 3 feet 5 00

3 to 4 feet 7 00

Deutzia crenata and Pride of Rochester 2 to 3 feet 5 00

3 to 4 feet 6 00

Hydrangea P. G. 8 to 10 inches 1 year. Per 1,000 $18.00 2 00

18 inches to 2 feet 7 00

2 to 3 feet 9 OO

3 to 4 feel 15 00

.lasmine, white and yellow. 18 inches to 2 feet 5 00

*' " " strong..... 7 00

Maple, Norway. X straight, fine for transplanting 6 to 8 feet 7 50

Per 10.
Maple. Japiiii Acer Japonicum Atropurpurcum 12 to 18 inches *2 50

•' ■• 18 to 24 " ... 3 00

■■ •■ 2 to 2'4 feet.... 6 50

■' ■• 2 10 2!/. •■ light 3 .50

" Uissectum 12 to 18 inches 2.50

18 to 24 " 4 10

■• " 2to2'/i feet 7 00

Polymorphum2 toSfett light.. 100

Sanguineum 12to ISinohes 2 50

Magnolia Glauca. 3 to 4 feet 4 00

Hypoleuca. I i to 18 inches 3 00

IH to2 feet ..-. 5 00

Parviflora. 12 to 18 inches 4 00

l'/jto2feet 5 00

Purpurea. 3 feet heavy 3 50

■I ■' •• 4 50

Stellata. 1 to IS^ feet 3 50

lHto2 '• bushy 6 00

" Soulangeana. All sizes priced on application.

Bignonia radicans, strong 5 00

Matrimony vine strong 7 00

Virginia Creeper (Ampelopsls Quinquefolia) two years strong

*45.00 per 1,000 5 00

goodplants, $30.00 per 1,000 4 00

.".5 Willie .Manian Coebet
til White Pet
11)11 White Kambler
liHi White La France
111) White Perle
.50 W. X. Cranston
70 other varieties In small (luauli-

ties
In 3 and 4 Inch pots. %\.m per

10; $15 per 100.
IDO Champion of Uie World
iWI I'hilirs .Jewel
1511 clInilihiK Meteor
14(1 Hall.i\ve-cu
IKii Highland Mary
270 Kalscrin .\ugusta \'ietiirla
ISO Mrs. Rolit. (Jarret

10

100

1000

1 .50

15 00

1 .50

12 00

3 50

30 00

3 50

2 25

18 00

2 00

15 00

20 00
35 00

30 00

Wistaria white. 3 years.

2 ■■

purple 2 " 15 inches

Tree Paeonias, 50 varieties, strong plants

YOUNC STOCK FOR TRANSPLANTING.

Ampelopsis yuinquefolia (Virginia creeper.) Strong.

Veitchii. 1 year

Ash. Mountain, 2 to 3 feet

Bambusa Me take !...".'.'.'..".'.'.'.".

Reech. English. 3 years, transplanted ...... ....!!!!

Purple leaf. 3 years t)-aasplanted, 2 to3 feet...
Berberis Aquifolia. 6 to 10 inches

Darwinii. 2 years

Nana. 3 years transplanted

Purpurea. 10tol2inches

12 to 18 •■

Thunbergii. 10 to 15 in. 2 years transplanted.

Bignonia Radicans. 2 years

Calycanthus. 10 to 12 inches transplanted

Catalpa .Speciosa. 2 years, transplanted

Clematis Paniculata. Pot plants strong

Cornus SiUerica. Bright red wood). 3 yrs. 15 to 20 in .
Corylus Purpurea (Purple Filbert). 2 yrs. 12 to 18 " .
Cydonia Japonlca. 2 years, transplanted

$0 30
35

Per

IIH).
»2 00
1 00
3 35
5 00
1 60
8 00

1 35
3 00

2 50

1 50

2 00

3 00

3 00

1 ,50
2f0

4 00

2 00
4 00
2 00

10 00
8 00
5 00

40 00

Per

101 in.

S15 00

8 00

20 00

10 00

12 00
20 00
20 00

13 00
15 00
25 00

15 00

18 00

16 00
35 00
16 00

Deutzia Crenata, ft. pi. 2 years transplanted

Pride of RocL ester, 12 to 14 inches

" Waterer

Ela^agnns Longipes. 2 yeai-s

Forsythia Suspensa, Fortuneit, Viridissima. 1 to2 teet

Fringe, Purple. 2 years, transplanted

Honeysuckle, Climbing. Belgica. Brachypoda, Golden

Halleana. 2 years transplanted

" Climbing. Punica, Semperflorens, Semp-

ervirens. Sinensis. Verna. 2 years,

transplanted

Horse Chestnut 3 to 4 feet

Hydrangea. P. G. 8 to 10 inches. 1 year

Jasmine. White and yellow flowering. 12 to 18 inches.

Kerria Japonlca. 2 years, transplanted

Variegala, 3 years, transplanted

Laburnum. 2 years, transplanted

Larch. European. 3 years, transplanted, 12 to 18 in

Magnolia, Hypoleuca. 12 to 18 inches 3 on

Parviflora. . 12 to 18 inches 4 00

Stellata 12 to 18 inches 3 50

Watsonii. 12 to 18 inches 4 00

Mahonia Aquifolia. 8 to 13 inches

Oak, Pin. 3 years

" 3 years, transplanted

" Turkey. 2 years, transplanted

Pseunias. Tree, good, 25 varieties 4 00

Paulownia, Imperalis. 2 years, transplanted

Philadelphus Coronarius. 10 to 14 inches, transplanted
Grandiflorus, 12 to 18 inches, transplanted

Plane. Oriental (Sycamore). lVsto3feet

Privet, California. 1 year, 12 to 15 inches

15tol8 "

Ribes, Aureum (Yellow Fl. Currant). I to 2 feet, 3

years, transplanted 2 00 16 00

Sanguineum (Red Fl. Currant). 2 ,vears, trans-
planted 2 50

Sanguineum (Red Fl. Currant). 2 to 3 feet 4 00

Splra;a, Anthony Waterer. 2years 3 00

" Biliardii. Biiinalda, Callosa Alba and Rosea

Reevesii, Thunbergii 175

Priinifolia and V^an Houttei. 2 years, transplanted 1 75

Symphoricarpus Alba and Rubra. 1 to 2 feet 3 00

\'iburnum, L mtana. 2 years 3 00

epulis Sterilis. 3 years, strong 2.50

Plicatum. 8 to lOinches, out of pots, dormant 5 00

Vinca Minor 1 .lO

YOUNC EVERGREENS FOR TRANSPLANTING.

: 00

3 on
5 on

2 00

3 00
3 00
3 00
I .50
1 50

1 75

2 00

2 50

3 .50

5 no
1 5n

1 50
3 00

1 .50

2 00

18 00

38 OO

18 00
35 00
15 00
18 00
10 00
13 on

15 00
15 00
25 00
18 00

14 00

15 00
35 00
12 00
15 OO

Arbor Vita?. American. 4 yrs., transplanted, 12 to 18 ins. ij'l 50

'■ Geo. Pcabody (Golden). 6 to 10 inches 6 00

Hemlock Spruce. (A. Canadensis) 3 yrs., transplanted

6 to 10 inches 2 00

Pine, Austrian, 2 years, transplanted, 6 to 10 inclies — 1 ,50

'• 4 ■• •• 8 to 14 •■ .... 2 00

■■ ExceLsa 2 ■• " 10 to 13 '• .... 2 00

Mugho 3 " '■ 5 lo 6 " I 50

" Scotch 2 ■• ■' 10 to 12 " .... 1 00

3 •■ ■• 12 to 18 •• .... 3 00

Swiss Stone, 2 years, transplanted 4 00

" White. 3 years, transplanted, 10 to 15 inches 175

Spruce, Norway, 3 years, transplanted, 8 to 12 inches.. 1 50

4 ■' ■■ 13 to 15 " 2 50

White 3 " ■• 10 to 12 •' .. 2 25

Yew, English, 2 " " 10 to 14 " .. 50 4 00

Tree Box, 6 to 10 inches, X fine 2 00

22 00
36 00
35 (X)

15 00
15 00
18 00
15 00
30 00
in 00

12 on

J13 00

,55 on

15 00
10 00
15 00

15 on

13 00
10 00
15 00

13 no

10 00
20 00
18 00
10 00
15 00

Send for our Wholesale Catalogue,

The Elizabeth Nursery Co., ELIZABETH, N. J.

1078

The American Florist.

Mar.

iA

i DAHLIA ROOTS. I

f -^

y Field Crown, in Perfect Con-
^ dition and True to Narr.e. ^

I -^

y Black Prini'c, Bioomfeather, Oalilm

m ClitTord W. Bruton, Cnliimbia, J)iind\ z'

y Donald Beaton. Dr. Harry Freeman, Eli l-

^ trk', Emperor. Fanny Purcliase. F» rn- ^

^ leavt'd Beauty, (iloriosa. Golden Gem 'J

^ HoDora, John Braeg, Keynereith, Kins of /

^ Cactus. Maid of Kent. Marquadt, Mai h-

^ less. Oban, Red and Black, Wni. .\e:ne\\ /

'p' Wiltsliirc Lass. $5.00 per 100. lilai cli

^ Keith, Friiijj.d Electric (Jilt Edge. (J. ildeu /

%* Age. Golden Bedder Grand Dube AlexN. T.,lt

^ tie Fred. Little KIHeman. Madge Wlldtlre /

.S MlBB Dodd. MiBB Mae LomaB. Mrs. Danle'B . "

^ Mrs. nexter, Mrs HawfelnB, Mr^ A. Peart /

%. Nymphaea. Patrick Uenrv, Snow tlad

'f/. Wacht-am-Rheln, *6 per 100 Slnale Dihl .

<f laB. namea. W5 per 100. Fine Ml.xed Dahl '

y las. *4 per 100; »35 per 1000.

I J. T. LOVETT, /

I LITTLE SILVER, - N J. J

GHRYSflNTHEMUMS

Strong Rooted Cuttings of Maj. Bonnaffon,
G. Pitcher, Ivory, Niveus, Nemesis, Maud
Dean, $i oo per lOo.

FUCHblAS, singleand double, thrifty stock.
$i.oo per loo. Cash with order please.

R. KILBOUR^, Clinton, New Yoric

Rooted CultlnBB.atrone. $100: 2i4-lnch. 82.00; 3-Inch,
In bloom for Eacter $3 00 per 100.

StrobllanthCB Dyerla- us. 3 Inch. 50. On rer 100.

Vlncft Minor f a:rulea. open ground, $1 00 per 100.

Miller Red Haapberry. *1 00 uer 100
Currants Red Dutch, the best bearer and the
best fruit as te-ted with a dozen later IntroducllonB.
Good large stock ready to bear. You have room for
a few dozen Any number of samples by express or
freluht Ri5e e'-ch. Per lOOt). $15. mvCD 0 cnUC
Wi'lowSt. P 0.. Lancaster. Pa Mflltn & >UWo,

VIOLET RUNNERS.

S-Lirpli^s Stooli. Per 100

axXl Luxonne |L0O

2000 California, 40

KKKi Princess of Wales 1.80

1000 Lady H. Campbell 75

KKKI New La France 8.00

GEO. E. FELCH, Ayer, Mass.

The only Violet worth growing
I^IillVOISSsiS OF^ -WAIVES.

Fine clumps can b'l divided Into 10 to 12 plants

Clumps. $0 00 per 100; $40 OO per lOOO
COWAN BROS. A CO., Terre Haute. Ind.

Tn Qprliirp Stnrk '--'""» "ustria :ind

lU HCUUIjC OlUl^n. clirvsanlhi'mum Lilian
E. Binl, S:;.iKI per KHI. Violets,! 'alifornia and I'lr-
sian, per 100, $1.50. BEACH NURSERY.

2310 Ive Q, Galveston, Texss

^ee'ct'ros'.!.''j&^^

for Catalogue Purposes,

WE have a large assortment of
strictly high-class halftones of
which we can supply electros suitable
for catalogue illustration. If you need
anything in this way, state your re-
quirements and v/e will submit proofs
of the illustrations in stock
Price tor cash only 15 cents per square inch.

♦ THE AMERICAN ELORIST CO.. ♦

^ 324 Dearborn St.. CHICAGO, j

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

SWEET PEA

BURPEE'S

"Earliesi of All."

M' had bt'iore Feiiruary or Jlarcli. Per oz., lU els.; h^

Durpee's "Blue List." s

Notwithstanding their dw.-irf habit and n<'al. slrnder foliaire, tb»' plants are of ^■igorous growth and
rome into bloom always ten days to two weeks in advance of the Extra Farly Blanche Eerry, which has

bef-n heretofore a week ahead oT all other varieties. Growing only twu feet in height, the plants do not
require the support of brush or trellis. As an illustration of its extremely early-flowering habit, we
\\'0uld state that now (Oct. I5lh) we have plants in fine bloom from seed gathfed from our string
planting and sown during the latter part of August. A constant succession of bloom may be had from
June until November by inakino; sowings about one month apart. Its extremely early flowering habit
makes it most satisfactory 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 clusters of
three, all facing one way. 1'he standards are a bright, rich pink, while the wings are nearly pure w,hite.

Burpee's "Earliest op All" is not only the earliest to bloom in open ground, but is also the most
desirable for forcing under gloss Jor u'inter cut flowers. The dwarf habit of this variety renders it
much more easily grown on the benches, admits of closer planting, and from seed sown during the
latter partfjf August blooms may be cut during the holidays. — while with the taller varieties no blooms
could be had before February or March. Per oz., 10 cts.; \^ lb., 30 cts.; per lb., $1.00.

Our ^^holesale Price List of Seeds in

Larger Quantities is mailed free on ap-

lication to GaRDLMRS and FLORISTS.

IF YOU PLANT FOR PROFIT you .should write at one*- for this Wholesale List. BUT we cannot send it
to private planters, even if requested to do so. j^'The prices quoted in Tue Fabm Annual are as
low as we can afford on Retail Orders. Market Gardeners. Canning Establishments and Florists
requiring larL"^*' quantities of si-eds are entitled to lower prices wherever possible.

AMFIA/ FFATIIDF in Burpee's "BLUE • 1ST" that will be of special interest to growers who
liLTf IL/^IUHL Plant for Profit, is the "plain talks" we give, at the head of every depart-
ment, ;is to just the best varieties f"r different purposes.

W. flTLEE BURfEE & 60..

Producers of only THE BEST burpee Building,

SEEDS THAT GROW. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

When writing please mention American Florist.

ROMAN HYACINTHS.

Narcissus, Paper White and Qrandiflora.

Trumpet Major. True Freesia

Refracta Alba, and all other

bulbs for forcing.

One of the largest houses in Europe for Bulbs
and Immortelles in all colors, at wholesale only.
The best prices can be obtained by writing

K. ROCHE,

OLLIOULES.

VAR. FRANCE.

i^ssessss^ssss^sssssss^cas^

3ggggggg8gg«iEjgg??gS8gggggg^gegegg?;

Primula Sinensis Nmbriata

BULL'S CHOICE STRMNS--"THE BEST."

Mr. William Bull has much
pleasure in offering his well
known strains of Chinese Prim-
ulas, better than wliich it is
impossible to obtain.

Snowdon. (new) the best white known, $7.00 per dozen packets. (85c each, ictail).

Countess (new) lovely blush pink. $ii.00 per dozen packets, (tWc each, retail).

B ushing Beauty, (new) beauiilul double rose flowers. $7.00 per dozen packets, (85c i-ach, retail).

Imperial Blue, a j;rand color $.5.00 per dozen packets. (60c each, retail).

Fuigens, crimson carmine, t.'i.OO per dozen packets. (60c each, retail).

Premier Mixture a superb mixture. |18.5(i per oz.. $5.00 per dozen packets, (60c each, retail).
And many other new and beautiful varieties.

Write for list of choice
Flower Seeds to

New

WILLIAM BULL F. L. S.

Plant and Seed Merchant.

536 KINO'S ROAD. CHELSEA, LONDON S. W., ENGLAND.

Please mention the American Florist to our advertisers.

/goo.

The American Florist.

1079

REGONIA Gloire de Lorraine^^

^■^ WE ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS FOR MAY FIRST DELIVERY FOR FINE STRONG
PLANTS FROM TWO-INCH POTS, WHICH CAN BE GROWN INTO HANDSOME SPECIMENS
(AS SHOWN IN CUT), IN SIX-INCH ^POTS, IN FULL BLOOM FOR CHRISTMAS SALES. j» ^

PRICE, $2,50 PER DOZEN ^ $17.50 PER HUNDRED

.BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE

Specimen Christmas Plant from which Our Stock is Propagated.

This is one of tlie most strikiDg plants that has
been introduced for many years. The habit of the
plant is compact and dwarf, making handsome spec-
imens 14 inches in heiglit and breadth. Its chief
attraction is its extreme fioriferousne?s, the entire
upper part of the plant bein? literally covered with
its brilliant clear pink flowers to such an extent
that the foliage is usually hidden. It has been
trrown extensively around Boston, New York and
Philadelphia, and brought in in splendid shape for
Cliristnias sales, and the entire stock grown was
snlil at prices rangiue from $2.50 to $4.00 each,
\viiol<^sale, the same plants retailing at fr<'m $5.00
to $10.00 each. It promises to be more extensively
1,'rown than ever for that purpose and is undoubt-
edly one of the most useful Christmas plaLts now
in existence.

Owing to the strong demand, all our April stock
is now sold. Orders must be sent in early in order
to secure stock for May delivery. We have one of
the finest and largest stocks of this rare Begonia
and will endeavor to fill all orders in rotation as
received.

CARNATIONS. Select rooted cuttings, ready

for prompt shipment.

Maceo. G.H.Crane, Morning Glory ; $6!00 per
100, $50.00 per 1,000. Gomez, Melba, Bradt;
$5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1,000. White Cloud;
$4.00 per 100, .$30.00 per 1,000. Mrs. .Tames
Dean, New York; $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per
1,000. Scott. McGowan: $1.50 per 100, $12.00
per 1,000. Ethel Crocker; $10.00 per 100.
$75.00 per 1,000. Olympia, from soil or pots;
$12.00 per 100. Genevieve Lord, from soil or
pots; $10.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1,000.

DAHLIAS. Fine, strong roofs; selected vari-
eties. $1.00 per dozen, $6.00 per JOO, $50.00
per 1,000. 250 in assortment at 1,000 rate.

Aurora, Frank Smith, A. D. Livoni, Yellow Bird,
Arabella, Ruby t^ueen, Mrs. E. C. Munroe,
Apple Blossoms, Purity. Snow, Beauty, Henry
Patrick. Catherine, Mary D. Hallock, Queen
Victoria, Fancy Purchase, John Elitch and
others.

PELARGONIUMS. Fine, strong three-inch
plants in bud. $J.25 per dozen, $8.00 per 100.
Marquis of Salisbury, Wm. Smitii, H. M. Stan-
ley, Marie Mallet, Sandiford's Surprise. Victor.
The Bride. Fred Dorner, Mrs. Bradshaw, Edward
Perkins, Mrs. Layal, Mme. Thibaut, Dorothy
and Comtesse.

GERANIUMS. Fine, extra strong 2Jfinch
plants ready^now. $1.25 per dozen, $10.00 per
100.

Paul Barre, Kleber, Prediction, Mme. Goyeux,
Hubert Charron, Dryden, Emanuel Arene and
Henri de Parville.

GERANIUM NOVELTIES. 35 cents each, $3.50 per dozen.

Richelieu, Poiischkine, De La Vigue, Fraicheur, Andrew Lang, Cerise, Malgache, M. H.iTilmant, J. B. Varroue, M. Canovas.
villeand Jean Rennan at 75 cents each.

Also Pasteur, Grand-

CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Strong plants, ready now.

Mr«. H. Robinson, Glory of Pacific, NautiDeau. Arliiie, Eureka. Mrs. R. Mc Arthur, Mrs. O. P. Bassett, Midge, Mrs. H. Weeks, Oufto, iJose Owen and
Yellow Monarch ; 50 cents" per dozen. $3.00 per 100. Geo. S. Kalb and October Sunshine ; 75 cents per dozen, $4.00 per 100. lello-w Mme. Larnot,
Harry A. Parr, Mavourneen. Silver Wedding, Admiral Dewey, Pride, Willowbrook, Mrs. F. L. Button; 75 cents per dozen, $5.00 per 100.

KING OF YELLOWS. Fine deep yellow. Bonnaffon form. $2.50 per dozen, $15.00 per 100.

RUSSELIAS. Elegantissima and Multiflora.

Splendid vase plant*, fine, strong three-inch stock; $1.00 per dozen. $8.0U per 100. Baby Primrose, strong two-inch ; $5.00 per 100. Acalypha
Sanderi, strong three-inrh; $1.25 per dozen, $10.00 per 100. Browallia Gigantea, strong 2;<-inch ; $5.00 per 100. Asparagus bprengeni. strong
two-inch; $4.00 per 100. Tropaeolum Phoebe, extra strong, three-inch, full bloom; $1.00 per dozen.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS

C. W. WARD, Manager

QUEENS, LONG ISLAND

1080

The American Florist.

Mar. 31,

FOR EASTER

(,5* f^^ ^*

Hardy Cut Ferns
Galax Leaves
Leucothoe Sprays
Palm Leaves
Wild Smilax
Laurel Roping
Etc. Etc.

Write for Prices to

H. E. HARTFORD,

17 Chapman Place,

BOSTOM, MASS.

Please mention the Amey ican Flomt -when ic* itin_g.

m

m

ROEMER'S
Superb Prize Pansies

The finest strain of Pansies
in the World

INTRODUCER AND GROWER OF ALL THE
LEADING NOVELTIES.

His-'hest Award Inter. Exhibition at Ham-
burg, 1897. Catalogue free on application.

Fred. Roemer,

Seed Grower. QUEDLINBURG. GERMANY.

Primula Sinensis, Rolker's large- flowering, '4 oz.
$3.50; packet 2oc.: best English mixture, packet
50c. Cineraria hybr. grandifl., choicest English,
packet 50c. Cyclamen splendens grandifl., 500
seeds $2 50; separate colors, 100 seeds 60c.; best
English mixture, packet $1.00. Asparagus Spren-
gerii. 1000 seeds $6.50; 100 seeds 75c. Pansy, Rolker's
Giants, 3^ oz. $1.25; packet 35c.; Trimardeau, H
oz. 75c.; packet 2oc. Other seeds see genera! Trn<le
list, mailed free.

August Rblker & Sons. ggjoejiSL. Hew York.
G. W. ROGERS.

55, Yokohama, Japan,

WHOLESALE BULB EXPORTER

ESTAULI.SHED 1859.
PRICES AND TERMS ON APPLICATION.

PUnil^C RAI AV Qreen and BroBze.
linUIViC UALHAi so cents per 1000.

CHOICE LEUCOTHOE. Kronze and Green. $1.75 per
1000. Orders from cold storage. Cash with
order or satisfactory references.
W. H. Williams Bro.. Victoria, Macon Co.. N. C.

PETINIAS, DOIBLE TRINGED

A Kood collection of money-n)'»kerg.
StroDK plants from 3-ln. pots, $2.00 per 100.

E. I. RAWLINGS, Quakertown, Pa.

A. W. Smith,

GROWER OF
SPECIAL SEEDS.

AMERIGUS, GAm U. S. A.

ic"

Largest possible yield from seed furnished, as well as

a conscientious guarding of same from

other teedsmen guaranteed.

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.

Largest Grower in the
Inited States, if not in
tlie World, of Ipomoea
Noctiflora, Ipomoea^Seto-
sa, and Imperial Japanese
Morning Glories.

For immediate delivery I offer Seeds of Smith's Hybrid Moon-
flowers, Ipomoea Setosa, Ipomoea Nortliern Lights,
and Dooble White Datura, and Imperial
Japanese Morning Glory.

I solicit entries for crop 1900 of Ipomoea Noctiflora, Smith's Hybrid and White
Seeded, Ipomcea Northern Lights, Ipomoea Setosa, Daturas Cornucopia, Golden
Queen and Double White, Centrosema Grandiflora, Imperial Japanese Morning
Glories of unequaled beauty of shapes and markings, and "Klondyke" Cosmos.

WRITE FOR PRICES.

DeGraaff Bros.
BILBS

Holland Bulb and Plant

...IMPORTING AGENCY...

Wezelenburg & Son

Forcing Plants, &c.

DE QBAAFF BROS., Ltd., are the largest growers of new and leading varieties of Bulbs in Holland,
and have built up a great reputation and an immense trade in England by square dealing and first-
olass Bulbs at reasonable prices. The quality is always right and at reasonable prices.

WEZELENBURQ & SON are the most extensive growers of Potted Forcing Plants in Holland. They
are also one of the largest growers of general Nursery Stock, especially Ornamental Trees, Shrubs
and Vines. Established 1820.

Send for Illustrated Catalogues, special American editions, to F. S. PEER, MT. MORRIS,
N. Y., Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada. Also for Roman Hyacinths and Paper Narcis-
sus, especially grown in France; Bermuda and California grown Lilies, English Manetti
Stocks, and Choice Tested English and French Novelties. Wholesale only. Write me
before placing your order.

We are soliciting contract orders for crop of 1900

KENDEUS EARLY GIANT CORN.

See the leading catalogues for description and testimonials and write to us for
descriptive circular and price of this— the largest and best early sweet corn in the

"''^'^^^^- A. C. KENDEL, Seedsman, Cleveland, Ohio.

Pansies.

THE FAMOUS
DIAHOND STRAIN.

Over 50 diBllDCt sorts and an endless variety of
shades and markings; tbe best strain of the German
type In the world. V\ne plants, many In bud, all sortn
mixed.ef'cperlOO by mall: S3.50per 1000 bv express:
600 for $2.00: MOO. $15.00. Samples 10c. Cash with
order.

L. W. GOODELL, Pansy Patk. Dwight, Mass.

Please mention the American Florist when ivnting.

HARDY PERENNIAL PHLOX INVAR.

Fifld grown, per l(Xl, $4.LH.l.
Rudbeckia Golden Glow, pot plants, $3.U0 per 100-

field grown, ^\m per KXI. ia.OO per 10(10.
Eulaha Zebrina and Japonica, have some good

sized clumps of this. Price on application.
Arundo Donax Variegata. per doz.. |l .50.
Will ».lchange for good Roses such as La Frnnrp,
Clothilde Soupert. and others.

C. G. NANZ, Owensboro, Ky.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1081

A Bread Winner

"WHITE STAR"

BRAND

Giant flowered
Paper White (irandiflora.

(SUPPL'i LIMITED.)

We claim this to be the finest strain of
"Grandiflora" type of Narcissus ofiered to the
trade, and florists to whom we have supplied
same in past seasons will have no other. They
are strong growing, frre blooming, and show little
of the tendency lo come "blind" as does the
"grandiflora" usually supplied. We are able to
secure each year only a small supply of them
and urge early orders.

Price: Per 100 $ 1.25

" 1000 10.00

Larger quantities quoted upon application.
FOR DELIVERY FALL 1900.

AZALEAS

HIGH GRADE

FORCING BULBS

At Rock Bottom Prices....

Don't close contracts before getting our quo-
tations. You will find them interesting.

....:E^all 10OO.

We make a specialty of Select Azaleas for fancy retail store trade. "There
are none better." Per 100.

10 to 12-INCH S40.00

12 to I4.in:;h so.oo

14 to 16-INCH 60.00

We have the other kind, too, and shall be glad to quote them upon application.

A/AI.EA INDICA.

EARLY ORDERING

OF THIS STOCK IS
MUCH TO YOUR ADVANTAQE

CHICAGO:

84-86 Randolph Street.

VflUGHflN'S SEED STORE,

New York:

J 4 Barclay Street.

GLADIOLUS BULBS size loo

Augusta, wblte with blue anthers No. 2 $3.60

May and Kusene Scribe .- No 2, $1 50 each
Mrs Beecher and Amalthee " 1 3 00 "

Relne Blanche Slie-'w? ' \m

Marie Lemolne (orchid marked), ..No. 1 t 75 $6.00

White and Light, mixed No.l 150 10.00

No 2 1.00 7.60

Mixed seedlings sizes, 1. 2. 3 and 4 prices on applloi-
llon. Cash please. JOHN FAY KENNELL,
Box 405 Rochester, N. Y.

GLADIOLI.

I offer from a choicely-bred
strain hj'bridized one-year
Seedlings, hand poUenated

seed.bloomlngbulbs.all sizes

My collection coniprisei varieties of Gandavensis,
Lemoinei, Saunders!, Nancelanus, Childsi Grotfs,
Burbanks, and other Imported and home-grown
uoveltias and hybrids. Write for particulars.

WILBUR A. CHRISTY,

Kinsman, Ohio.

is,ooo

EXTRA f INE CAl. ESCIL. BILBS

Sizes 4 to 12 and over in circumference.
Write for prices to

B. n. RITTER,

Port Royal, S. C.

1082

The American Florist.

Mar. jr,

HOOTED CUTTINGS

Nice. Clean Stuff, and Well-Rooted.

Verbenas, 75,000 now ready, twenty-six varie-
ties 100, 60c. ; 1000, 85.00; 5,000. S22.00

New Daisies, (or Marguerites), the best that
have ever been introduced. Try a few of
them and find out for yourself.
Carl Poehlman — the new'yellow ever-bloomint,'

Paris Daisy Doz., 26c..; 100, $1.25

Madame Farlaiellon— bright, silvery-green foli-
age, white flowers, very dwarf grower

Doz., 25c.; 100,11.25
Madame Gailberl— large white petals, yellow
disc. Nothing can be imagined that is finer

Doz., 25c.; 100, $1.25
New Salvia Yellow Bird— bright yellow foliage,

bright scarlet flowers, Doz., 20c; 100, 81; 1000 J9.
Salvia Habald — This is more dwarf and much
better than Old Splendens.

Doz., 20c: 100, 11.00; 1000. $9.00
Geranium— Mme. Salleroi.... 100, $1.25; 1000, $10.00
Ageratum— Princess Pauline

Doz.,20o.; 100, $1.00; 1000, $9.00
Coleus— Golden Versehafleltii, Scarlet Ver-
schaffeltii,Fire Brand, Tam 0'Shanter,South
Park Gem, Alhambra, Fire King, Golden
Crown, Midnight, Salvator, John Goode,
Spotted Gem, Combination, Mrs. F. Sanders,
Nigger, Queen of the West, Beckwith's

Gem 100, 750. ; 500, $3.C0; 1000, $6.00.

Heliotropes— three flue varieties.

Doz., 20o.; 100,11.00; 1000, $9.00

Manetfia Vine Doz., 25c. ; 100, $1.25; 1000, $11.00

Alyssum — New Double Giant.

Doz. 20o.; 100, $1.00; 1000,19.00

Abutilon— Souv. de Bonn Doz. 20c.; 100, $1.25

Savitzii Doz. 40c.; 100, $2.60

Send for Price List.

I pay Express charges and guarantee to
please you in every way.

MACOMB.
ILL.

PUase mention the A merican Florist when ^.urit'tng.

VIOLET PLANTS.

One of my growers, who has about the
finest violets which I have seen this
season, wishes to dispose of a lot of
Rooted Runners and divided plants for
April delivery.

If you shall be in the market for any,

advise me, as 1 think I can save you

some money, and know that only

strictly healthy stock will be supplied.

Ask for my Carnation plant list

J. B. DEAMUD, ^7goo^."'

FLORISTS' ORCHIDS

The Finest and Largest Stock

in the world.

S. T. DANLEY,

C AHinFD ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and
O/lllULK BRUGES, BELGIUM.

Send for List of Commercial Varieties.

A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y.

Please mention the American Florist when ivriline

BEGONIA INCARNATA fo", '™''™^'-'

>rm of this
valuabk* IlnwrinK plHiit for Christmas.

Rooted cuttings $.^00 per 100

Plants in 2-in. pots. . S.OO per lOO

EDWIN LONSDALE, "-■ °tf^fbXl?' '"^

Monej' Order office samel WYNDMOOR,
as heretofore. Chestnut ,, , (^ o«

HiM (St». H.> Phila.Pa | Montgomery Co . PA.

Now Ready-New Pink Chrysanthemum

MISS FLORENCE E. DENZER

Certificetea by the C. S. A. Dec. 21st, 1899.

The latest Muui. BlnomB for Phrlstmas. See cut In
Florists' Review of Dec 21, ISIW Booted Cuitlnsts,
18 00 per 100; from 3M-ln. pots, $10 00 per 100

ANT. C. ZVOLANEK. ^TElPHolgJirNt ^ '•

2W-ln. fine, strong plants, ready to cut cuttings
from ; $1.50 per 100. Fine selected Rooted Cuttings,
80 ct3. per 100. 0. WINTERICH, Defiance, 0.

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Special Bargains for Easter Sales.

inch pots, 6
H inch pdts, 6 to 7 "
6 inch pots, 7 "

5 inch pots, 5 leaves, 30

6 inch pots, 6
6 inch pots, 6

KENTIA BELINOREANA.

5 inch pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 18 inches high per dozen

.5 inch pots, 5 to 6 " 22 to 34 •■

" ■ - 24 "

28 to 36 ■■

strong, 30 to 36 inches high "

KENTIA FORSTERIANA.

inches high per dozen

24to30 "

strong, 32 to 36 inches high

LATANIA BORBONICA.

3 inch pots, strong stocky plants per dozen

4 inch pots, strong stocky plants "

6 inch pots, strong stocky plants

PANDANUS VEITCHII, Fine Stock.

7 inch pots, 20 inches high each

7 inch pots, 24 inches high each

PANDANUS UTILIS.

4 inch pots, strong plants [)er dozen

ARAUCARIA EXCELSA.

36 inches high, 5 to 6 whorls each

48 inches high, 7 to 8 whorls each

ARAUCARIA COMPACTA.

14 to 16 inches high, 4 whorls each

FICUS ELASTICA, ('i'u66e/-/>/anO

14 inches high, fine stock per dozen

18 inches high, fine stock "

24 inches high, tine stock

JAPANESE FERN BALLS in full leaf •

$ 9.00
12.00
1.5.00
18.00
24.00

% 9.00
12.110
18.00

$ 1.00
2.50
9.00

$ 2.00
2.60

i.OO

1 3.00
4.(10

4.00
6.00
9 00

7.50

84 & 86 RANDOLPH STREET.
CHICAGO.

'* '^^i^Vi'^^1 VAUGHANS' SEED STORE,

^ GREENHOUSES. WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. ^

Pfitzer's Standard Collections of Gannas

The finest varieties in the World.

High Class NOVELTIES for 1900 now ready.

^•2 ;

SPECIALTIES:

Tuberous Rooted Begonias, Gladioli,
Montbretias, Tritomas, etc.,

embracing all the best varielies in existence.

SPLENDID NOVELTIES in all the above
Specialties of my own raising for 1900.

PANSY SEED saved from my own unsur-
passed strain.

All seeds, bulbs and plants carefully packed to
all parts of the world.

Fully illustrated catalogue for I9C0 post free on
application to

WILHELM PFITZER

Nurseryman and Seedsman,
Novelty Grower,

STUTTGART, GERMANY.

teir Visitors to the PARIS EXHIBITION are respectfully invited to make inspection of my
strains; careful attendance assured.

When wrltlnK mention the American Florist

New Chrysanthemums for 1900.

Rnnita Beautiful Jeep orance. a bold, handsome (lower with good stem and foliage. 50c

""""•" each, $4.,50 per doz., $30.00 per 100.

Piilnli(> The best anemone ever introduced for cut flowers, extra good stem and foliage.

I iirifkl«k A combination of pink cense and lavender, a i^rand exhibition variety. 50c each,
Luciiiic j4.5o,wrdo/„.*2.=i.t0perl00.

Sniici lieautiful clear vellow, form and color of Modesto, but superior in every way, bOc,

each, $4.50 per do/.., $30.00 per 100.
Winnnn White base veined with clear pink, a grand commercial variety. 50c each, .M.,^

" per doz., $30.00 fer 100.

Also grand NEW SET OF EARLY POMPONES, 12 varieties, one of each for $2.2,').

All the new varieties of other raisers at advertised rates.

JOHIV

Please meniiOTi the American Florist when lut iting.

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They're going fast — but then, we can furnish countless
thousands. (let in your orders and we'll be there. They
certainly are the "FINEST IN THE LAND. " VERBENAS we'i^
talking about. But don't foi'get there's lots of other stuff. We
tell you about it below:

VefbBltBSm I guess you kuow our prices, but in case you have forgotten — cuttings,
countless thousands — 75c per 100. $5.00 per 1,000.

Pot Plants. (And they're beauts)— $2.50 per 100. $20.00 per 1,000.

ColOUSm They're just as good as the Verbenas, and the very finest of s jrts. We're selling
them cheaper than we can afford to grow them, but you can have them any way.

Rooted cuttings— $1.00 per 100. $7.50 per 1,000.

Pot Plants— $3.00 per 100. 200 for $5.00. $20.00 per 1,000.

LataniaSm Look at this ! We've al)out 10,000 we want to run off, and at these prices they
are bound to go quick. The stock in 3-inch, good value at $10.00, we offer at $8.00 per 100,
in 500 lots, $7.50 per 100. The 4-inch, good as they are— 1 plant or 1,000— 15c each. The
5-inch, good stock, big value at $5.00 per dozen; you can have them at $4.00 per dozen. The
6-inch, these are getting low, what's left you can have, $8.00 per dozen.

OleandBI'Sm There's nothing surer sale than these two beautiful sorts in bloom. Don't
wait "till you have to have them, take them now while you can get them. They are not
coming round again. Double White. Prof. Durand and Madonna Grandiflora. Double Pink.
The flue old Kenwood— $6.00 per 100. $55.00 per 1,000. Order by color ! !

. . ROSES .

We have a good many thousand Roses, but on account of short stock i-n some varieties,
it's difficult to list them. We have, besides the forcing sorts, such kinds as Malmaison, Mrs.
Robt. Garrett, The Queen, Agrippina, Hermosa, Soupert, and a nice list right thi'ough. Now, if
you want to pick out your own sorts, we'll have to charge you $4.00 per 100; but if you'll let
us send you a nice assortment, our choice of varieties, you can have them for $2.00 per 100.

We've some nice Brides and Bridesmaid, 3-inch — can't be beat — you can have them for
$5.00. We've also some nice H. P.'s, good stock, very best of sorts, such as Jacq., Dinsnrore,
Anne de Diesbach, etc. These we'll make you — your selection — $5.00 per 100; our own
selection, $4.00 per 100. They are all right.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Wouldn't this price kill you!
Can't pi ssibly grow them for it

$2.00 per Hundred.

Here they are:
Eugene Dailledouze, Glory of Pa-
cific, Golden Wedding. Ivory^
Jennie Falconer, Mayflower,
Mrs. Henry Robinson. Mrs. Mur-
docU. Major Bonnaffon, Modesto,
Marion Henderson, Niveus, Pink
Ivory. Queen, Wm. Simpson, V.
H. Hallock, W. H. Lincoln and
Yellow Queen.

We've other sorts, but can't
quite sell them at these prices.
Write us! !

CARNATIONS.

Rooted Cuttings.
Scott, Pierson, Helen Keller.
Tidal Wave— SI. 60 per 100, .JIO.OO
per 1000.

Mayor PIngree, Flora Hill, Day-
break—S3.00 per 100.
Whe have them in pots, 50 per
cent. more.

DRACAENA INDIVISA.

.^-inch— iB2.00 per dozen,
einch— 3.00
Small stock tor planting out—
S3.00 per lOO $25.00 per l.OUO.

PETUNIAS.

Dreer's Set— $4.00 per 100.
Double White-$o.00 per 100.

CINERARIAS.

Fine Strain— $3.00 per 100
3-inch— 5.00

4-inch— laoo

5-inch— l.=i.00

VINCAS.

Major and Major Variegata.
a-inch-$4.00 per 100.
4-inch, very tine— $15.(X) per 100.

HELIOTROPE.

Czar, Czarina, and five other fine
sorts— $3 00 per 100.

GERANIUMS.

A. Ricard, Krnil de Giradin, Em-
piess. Gen. Millot. H. de Bour-
nlcer, John Doyle, J. T. Murk-
land, J. J. Harrison, Iva Pilote,
La Constable, Maggie Hallock,
Md. Ch. Debonche, Mrs. Chas.
Pease, Md. Hoste, Prof. Pirault.
S. A. Nutt. Pres. Leon Simon,
Mrs. E. G. Hill, G. W. Earl, Mas-
ter Christine, Queen of Belgians,
Queen of the West, Souv de
Mirande, Souv de Chas. Turner,
Dble. New Life, J. Ricaud, Mme.
Bruant, Athlete, Beaute Polte-
vine, Pres. Leon Picas— $4.00 per
100. Our Choice— $3.00 per 100.
$30.00 per 1,000. No excess of 1
variety.

Mt. Snow, Happy Thought,
Md. Salleroi, Rose— $4.00 per 100.
Mrs. Parker— $«.00 per 100.
Mrs. Pollock— $5.00 per 100.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Per 100

Alyssum, 3var $3.00

Agi-ratum, Cope's Pet 2.00

Ampelopsis Veitchii. strong. 4.00

Alternanthera, 2vars 3.00

Cuphea 300 for .$5.00

$20.00 per 1,000
Dracaena Indi-

visa. S-inch. $2.00 per doz.

Fuchsias 3.00

Feverfew, Little Gem 2.00

Hydrangea Hortensia 4.00

Ivies, English 4.00

Libonia Pen 3.0O

Manettia Vine 4.00

Lantanas 3.00

Lemon Verbenas 4.00

Marguerite, white 3.00

yellow 4.00

Nierembergia 3.00

Olhonna 3.00

Otaheite Oranges, 4- in 15.00

Salvia, Scarlet 3 00

Smilax 3. 00

Swainsonia, white 4.00

Santolina Incana 3.00

Pelargoniums mixed 4.00

Velvet Plant, 3-ln 8.00

W. L SMITH, Wholesale Florist, AIRORA, ILL

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Mar. J/,

BEGONIA
CALEDONIA

The White Lorraine

We are now booking orders
for fall delivery.

Plants from Sl's-in. pots,

$C,oo EACH.

R.&J Farquhar&Co.

16 and 19 S. Market St.
BOSTON, MASS.

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►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

J

OrcDlds, GaGil, BulDs.

All prices quoted include parcel post paid, and
stock is selected especially for Florists.

Amaryllis Formosissiraa $3.00 per I0(*

Bessera E'l-Kaiis, l.arse bulbs $1.50 "

Milla Hiflora, large bulbs SI. 50 "

Tlgridias, assorted $2.00 '|

Zephyranthes, assorted $2.00

We collect the best Mexican varieties and will
send a collection of 10 for $3.00.

Over 100 varieties in stock. Florists' Sample Col-
lection of 30 distinct plants. .$3.00. Old Man
Cactus, 5 to 6 inches high, $4.00 per doz.

Send remittances in Express Money Order.

Price List free to the trade.

J. A. McDowell,

Apartado 167, City of Mexico.

FORGET-ME-NOT, winter blooming, from flats,
J1.50: 2'4-in. $3.00; 2i/j-in. $3.50 per 100.

AGERftTUM. white and blue, R. C. 75o; flats $1.00;
SH-in. $2.00 per 100. Per 100

PARIS DAISY, white, R. C. $1.00; flats $1.50

DOUBLE AiYSSUM. R. C. Jl.OO; flats 1.50

VARIEGATED VINCAS, from flats 1..W

All plants In flats strong and well established, ready

for V^ or 3-lnch pots. Cash with order, please.
CHARLES S. DUTTON.

85 West I2th Street. HOLLAND. MICH.

PANSIkS OENNINGS STRAIN

FINE PLANTS. Many are curled and fringed,
60c per 100 by mail; $3.50 per 1000 by express.
Large plants in bloom, ready April 1, $1..50 per
100. Seeds, $1.00 per package. Sample blooms
sent to those wanting plants. Cash with order.
E. B. JENNINGS, lock Box 254. Southport, Conn.

GROWER OF THE FINEST PANSIK8.

NEW DAHLIAS^.^

Largest and most complete collection of
new and superior varieties true to name.
Write for special prices on list of wants.
Also High Grade Mixed Dahlias and Dahlias
under Separate Colors.

W. p. PEACOCK, Atco, N. J.

Here We Are. Rooted Cuttings.

COLEUS, 40 NEW ONES, GRAND.

Red VerschalTeltii and Golden Bedder 55o per 100.
Silver Leaf Rose Geranium and Ageratum Pauline,

25c per dozen.
Silver Leaf Geranium Mrs. Parker 40c per dozen.
Alternanthera plants iiOc per 100.

Cash with order please, Try me.
THEO. FUHR, Box 612 Alliance, Ohio.

Easter Plants

CRIMSON RAMBLERS. Metrosideros, '»°^Vantr''

In superb condition, loaded with fine clusters
of bloom, grand foliage, (tt $2 W. $2 50. $3.50,
$5.00 and $10.00 each. The larg*- pliints are
t'Stra fine specimens,

AZALEAS.

The largost and finest stock we have ever had.

L. LONQIFLORUM.

Perfect plants, 12c. per flower.

Astilbe Astilboides.

Grandiflora and fomparfa. Our plants this
season arc extr:i fine.

GENISTAS.

In 5-in., 6-in. and 7-in. pots.

Plants.

.\ mass of flowers, in just the right condition
for Easter. 6-in. and 7-in. pots. $1.00, $1.60
and $3.(«3 each .

HYDRANGEAS.

We call special attention to these, the best
lot we ever grew. They are already in bloom,
and will be hardened off in cool houses a week
before Easter. To be satisfactory an Hydran-
gea must be finished in a low temperature.
Prices %\m, $1.50, $2.00 and $.3.00 each.

We have also an extra fine lot of

Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissi, Etc.

in jiots and pans.

49th and Market Streets, F»liilaclelr»tiia, F»a.

EJTTmmmTTmmmnmmnmmTTmmnTTmmTTmmmmnnmTTTTTmmmnmmmTTq

I ROSES, CLEMATIS, RHODODENDRONS, ETC. I

ROSES. Strong 2 Year Field Crown.

Per 100

Crimson Ramblers with 4 to 5 feet canes, $15.00
Crimson Ramblers, 3d size, 2 to 3 feet

canes 8.00

Yellow Rambler, two years 8.00

Hybrid Perpetual, in fine assortment 10.00

Wichuriana, .Japan creeping Rose 6.00

Wichuriana Hybrids, 4 varieties 8.00

Tree Roses, flue heads 30.00

Liberty, new red forcing Rose, from 2^-in.

pots," 13 plants at 60c each, 35 at 50c each,

.50 at 30c each, 100 at 3,5c each.
General assortmi'nt of Everblooming Roses

fri.m 2H-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, J35 per 1000.

CARNATIONS, Rooted Cuttings.

Mrs. Thomas Lawson, $14.00 per 100. Ethel
Crocker, $10 per 100. The Marquis, $10.00 per
100. Olympia, $13.00 per 100.

RHODODENDRONS.

Large stock of best hardy varieties 15 inches
to 3 feet high, clean bright foliage and well
set with buds, $45.00 to $150.00 per 100.

CLEMATIS.

Jackmanii, Henryi, Duchess of Edinburg,
Ramona, and other" large flowered varieties,
strong two year plants, $10.00 per 100; strong
tliree years $25.00 per 100.

AZALEA MOLLIS.

Strong,' bushy plants well set with flower
buds, $35.00 per 100:

Hydrangea Paniculate Crandiflora.

2!'2 to 3 feet, $10.00 per 100; tree form, 4 to 5
feet high, $25.00 per 100.

Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, etc.,
in large assortment.

THE STORRS & HARRISON GO.

PAINESVILLE,
p OHIO.

cnaHitiiiimimiititiiitiiitiiitiiimiiiiiiitiiitiiitmiiimiiiintiiiiiiuitiinHiianniiaim;^

300,000 VERBENAS

THE CHOICEST VAKIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.

Fine pot plants $2.50 per 100: $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttingi, 60c per 100; $6.00 per 1000; $46 per 10.000

NO RUST OR MILDEW.

RACKED LIQHT, AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SEND FOR CIRCULAR.

We are the Larerest Growers of Verbenas In the cotintry.

Oar plants cannot be surpassed.

FINE, STOCKY PLANTS.

Per 100

Alternanthera, yellow, $1.75, red $2 00

Osalis Floribunda, fine tor baskets 2.00

Coleus, mixed var., 2-in. pots 2.00

Geranium, my selection, 2 and 2^-in. pots. .. 3.00

3-in. pots 4.00

Double Petunia, mis. var., 214-in. pots 3.00

Verbenas, good var., 2-in. pots 2 00

Centaurea Gymnocarpa, 2-in. pots 2.00

Carnations, 2-in. pots, 5 var 3.0O

Pansy plants in bud, cold frame 2.00

Ageratum, 3 var., 2-in. pots 2.0O

Viuoa Vines, 2'/4-in. pots 3.00

CASH PLEASE

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM

DEIiAWABE. O.

I Piease mention the A tneHcan Florist when Ttfriting.

"Mew-
Geranium

OEWfY

A'GRAND NOVELTY.

COLOR BRIGHT CRIMSON; OWARF,

COMPACT GROWER,

PROFUSE BLOOMER, GOOD FOLIAGE,

VERY ATTRACTIVE.

4-inch pots. . .
3 •• " ...
2H" ■■ ...

.35c each, $3.50 per doz.
.25c '■ 2.50
.15c " 1.50

CARL RAUTH, Springfield, III.

Please mention the American Florist ivken tvriling.

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...NOVELTIES OF THE SEASON...

VHRV»$ANTIIF,mi!tft!i.

Monrovia — Early Yellow, of conimorcial value.
Orizaba — Midseason Pink, incurvoil form.
Mewota— Yellow Jap. of larne size.
Intensity— Bright Crimsou, late. Kxtra tine.
Plunia— Pink Ostrich Plume. Fine color.
"White Bonnalfon — Incurved White, of great

promise.
liavender ijueen— .\ beautiful Pink for

Thanksgiving.
Goldmine— Yellow. The great prize winner of

the season.
Snperba— Very late Pink for Christmas; Per-

rin type.

Fine stock of above at 50c. each; $5.00 per
doz. ; $35.00 per 100. .\11 ready for immediate
delivery except Goldmine. Next lot of this
ready April 20th. .411 other novelties at intro-
ducer's prices.

i:V 18»» XOTKLTIEiS

we are selling large quantities of the following
kinds to the best growers, which speaks vol-
umes for their morit.

THREE EAKLV.

-Fine commercial

Pink.

John K. Shan-

$5.00 per 100.
Polly Rose— White Glory of PaciBc. $4,00
per 100.

Roht. Halliday— Henderson color; better
form. $8.00 per 100.

THREE MIDSEA^iiON.

Fee du Chanipsanr — Large White Jap.

$10.00 per 100.
YelIo«' .Mayflower— Sport from Mayflower.

$0.00 per 100.
Shtlowa— Extra fine dark Crimson. $5.00

per 100.

THREE r>ATE.

For Thanksgiving and after.

Xeno— Fine incurved Pink, style of Perrin.

$0.00 per 100.
Sfagoya.— .\ large Jap., intense yellow. $0.00

per 100.
Adula— Superb inc. White. $8.00 per 100.

Also a v3ry complete stock of the beststandard
varieties.

CARXATIOXS FOR 1900.

The Marquis— $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Olyni|>ia— $2.00 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100.
Ethel Croeker— $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per

100.
WeneTieve Iiord— $2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per
' 100.

Mrs. Dawson- $3.00 per doz. ; $14.00 per 100.
We also have a very complete list of the best
standard sorts.

TiV.W 4^KRA]VIUMS.

Many florists are unaware of the great ad-
vance that has been made in the Geranium.
Many of the recent introductions are marvels of
beauty. Try a few; wo are certain they will be
in great demand next season. List of varieties
and prices on application.

QER.AKIITM!^.

Standard varieties. We are all .sofd out <if
pink shades, but have a large stock of red, large
sturdy plants ready for 4 in. pots.
S. A. Xutt— $3.50 per 100.
Marvel— $3.00 per 100.

VIOI<ETS.

I'rineess of Wales.
I..ady Hume Campbell.
California.
White Czar.

From soil, $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1,000.

VIXC.A MAJOR VARIEGATA.

.Strong 2!!S in. pot plant. If shifted now. will
make excellent stock fur Decoration Day. $3.00
per 100; $35.00 per 1.000.

For complete descriptions of above stock, see our Catalogue, which will be mailed free on application.

INATHAIN SMITH & SON,

ADRIAIN,

iUICHiaAIN.

m

id

30,000 Longiflorums

700 Crimson Ramblers

l)igb grade Caster Plants

?(??

^^

M Crimson Ramblers, trained, cool grown ( never above SB'' at night ) heavy (j{^

"ir- Clusters of flowers, in 7-in. pots, each $3.00; 8-in. pots, each $5.00. ^

\ii Longiflorum lilies, superb stock. On plant or cut, each flower 1 5c. ^

^A> Spiraea Multiflora Compacta. The best pot variety for Easter, 6 1-2-in. pots, 50c.; ^^

T? 7-in. pots, 75c. You are cordially invited to inspect stock. Ashmont and Milton Electric m^
'^ cars from Union Station or South Terminal every fifteen minutes. ^^

^-

Rosentere Conservatories,

Centre St., Dorchester, Mass,

LAWRENCE COTTER, Mgr.

CASH WITH ALL ORDERS.

Telephone Dob. 202-2.

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6anna§

We have a fine assortment dormant
roots to offer at $2.00 per 100.

SUCH VARIETIES AS

EGANDALE, E.G. HILL.ALLEMANIA,
CHAS. HENDERSON, AMERICA,
SOUV. DE PRESIDENT CARNOT,
MADAME MONTIFORE, AUSTRIA,
TALIA, ETC. Cash with order.

W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind.

New Ever-Blooming Geranium

AMERICA

Finest grower for pots or bedding. Color,
white, salmon and rose in full suu, color of Bego-
nia Gloire de Lorraine.

Floriferousness Phenomenal

Stroug plants. .^Oc eiiuh; $5.00 per doz.
I%dL.^V!RJ.V^ "' $5.00 per hundred.

Set of Best 15 Novelties of 1899 ^T^xll,\l

Emanuel Arene, Drydt-n, Soutliey, etc.. tor 82.00.
One America free with each set. Plants euar-
aiiteeil Al in every respect. Cash, Please.

H. EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.
J-

Do you want some fine ntiveltieM. or are ihe oider.
wellteBted ones guod Hnout'h/ 1 have botb My dahl-
isB have never failed to take the hlftheet honors,
nalloaal or local. Am also headquarters for Cannaa,
Gladioli, and Pa?>nle8. Write for catalogue and
price liBt. yy yy VVILMORE. Dahlia Specialist.
Box 383. Denver, *;olo.

J^MONEY MAKER. »

Silene nana compacta fl. pi. sills at sisht; a very
beautiful plant lor pes, bnildint^. borders, etc. It
grows only 6 to 8 inches high, forms :i compact
globe-shaped plant and is covered over and over
with hundreds of nice double flower.s. It is a very
profitable plant for every florist. Try them. We
have two kinds:

1. "Verschaffellii", dark red foliage and scarh-t
Mowers .

2. "Delicata", green foliage and pink flower:^.
Very strong plants, ready for 4-inch pots. J2.50

per 100; $10. UO per 500.

Pansy Myosotis. Bellis per. fl. pi., '-old frame size.
$:V00p*'r KXtO. Cannas. Mme. Cro/.v, P. MarquanI,
Stocks. Ten We.-ks, white. $150 per loO.
Shetlroad Greenhouse Co.. Grange P 0., Ballo.. Md.

VINCA VINES AND SMILAX.

Per lihi

4-incli pot. Vincii Vines $8.00

2!-J-inch pot Vinca Vines 2.50

Plants from flats (these have been in flats for

past two months) 1 5<t

3J<-inoh pot; Smilax 2.00

Cash With Order or C. O. U.
WM. A CLARK & SON. 59 State St., Watertown, N. Y.

IN BEST
....VARIETIES

SPECIALTIES

<t08ES. from S-lnoh pots.

CARNATIONS, foi all delivery
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.
Prtoeslow. Bend for Ust. VIOLETS.

M/OOO BROTHERS. FISHKIUL.. lU.V.

When corresponding with advertisers,
mention the Ambkican;Fix>iust.

SPECIAL OFFER OF CHOICE PALMS M

Strong, stocky and perfect Plants, fully up to my high standard in every respect.

LATANIA BORBONICA.

4- in. pots, 3 to 4 characterized leaves, 12 to 15-in. high per doz., $ 3.00; per 100, $ 22.50

6-in. pots. 5 to 6 characterized leaves, 18 in. high " 6.00 " .50.00

8-in. pots, 8 to 9 characterized leaves, 24-in. high " 18.00 " 150 00

ARECA LUTESCENS.

12-in. pots, elesrant bushy specimens, 6 to 8 feet high each, $10.00, $12.50, $15.00

16-in. •' " " " 8tol0 " " 25.00, 30.00, 35.00

LIVIRTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA.

3-in. pots, 3 to 4 characterized leaves, 5-in. high, 8-in. spread per doz., $3.00; per 100, I2-3.60

4-in. pots, 4 to6 " " 8-in. ■■ 10-in. " " 4.80; " 37.50

PANOANUS VEITCHII.

6-in pots, well colored, 18-in. high each, $1.00; doz.; $12.00

Measurements (rom top of pot.

CHAS. D. BALL, Holmesburg, Phila., Penn.

EASTER PLANTS.

Azaleas, from 50c to f6 each.
Genistas, from $\ each up — some specimens.
Ericis (Heather), $12 and $\S per dozen.
I 1 ,ci m 4 varieties, from $1.25 to %2 each.
C. imson Ramblers at all prices.
Erica cupressiana, $2 and $2 50 each.
Hydrangeas at all prices.

METROSIDEROS, very fine, from $l to J5
each.

LILIES, 10 and 12 cts. per bud, by the 1000.

All kinds of bulbs in flats and pans.

Moss Roses and Baroness Rothschild in

boxes.

Valley, 50c and f 1 per pot.

Cash with order.

P. O. BOX 48.

ANTON SCHULTHEIS,

COLLEGE POINT, L. I., N. Y.

XXX

XXX

CHINBSX: FRIMBOSE. Finest frineed large single and double, raised. 500 ^^.eds $1.01

PBIMUIiA OBCOMICA. Improved bri^zht rose color, very finest of all Obconicas, 1000 seeds .50

CINERARIA t$. h.vtra fine, larg" flowering: dwarf, choicest mixed. 1000 seeds 50

PANSY. I ri St Giants. The best large lloweriog var eties grown. 3500 seeds 1.00

HELIOTROPE. Extra >froog. readyfor S^-inch pots, best thrff varieiitjs, per lOO 2.50

Extras added liberally to every order.
The Home of Primro tes. JOHN F, RU PP. Shirem ANSTOWN, PA.

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I Write for prices. WAVERLEY, MASS. 3
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Do rmant, pot
grown, long tope. 1

5000 AmpelopsisVeitchii. «..wn. .... .u.«. .

yearo'd,$3 (WperKiQ; 2 year. $U 00 per JOG. Prepaid
at 25c per 100 extra. Clematis Panlculaia,

BtronK tield plants, $1 per doz.. $T per 100. Canna*".
dortiiani roots, sirona: (-baa. Henderson. AlphonKo
Bouvler, Florence Vau^han, (,>ueen Charlotte. RJ 00
per too. Alsace. White Carina. 5c. Vinca
Vartegata. 'i\i In . *^ per tOO AsparaKwa sprengerll.
ai-s-In . fine, Hc- CASQ please.

BENJ. CONNELL. Florist. "'"^pr''^-

MAMMOTH VERBENAS 'peVfK^^^U't.J'"' *

Cfclftmen. ;Mn.. $5 per HJll. White Blocks for Easter.
^-in., $1 5U per ]00 Hooted cuttings double and single
Petunia mixed. Jl.OO per 100. Dwarf Lobelia, $1 per 100.
SAMUEL WHtTTON,l&-17QrayAve.,Ctlca,N.Y.
PIea!.e mention the A merican Florist when ivt iling.

...SPECIAL...

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Choicest Varieties. Lowest Prices.
Finest Stock.

50,000 Carnations, standards, $7.50 per 1000.
Descriptive list, 2.^ choicest up-to-date varieties.

50,000 Roses, standards, $1S.50 per 1000.
Strong 2'4-in. Hrides Meteors Maids, Perle,
Woottoii. *.1 (10 per 100, Golden Gate and Kaiserin,
*t CO per KKi. Elesant stock. Rooted Cuttings,
$1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000.

50,000 Verbenas. 20th Century collection.
32 Grand Mammoth varieties, the cream of all the
latest and choiiH'St up-to-date, 60c per 100; $5.00
per 1000.

50,000 Dble. Fringed Petunias, Henderson's
and Dreer's Latest sorts. We all know that thev
lead the world. $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. Strong
2-in.. $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.

Alyssum, strong 2-inch, 2 cents.

Geraniums, sweet-scented, strong 2Vi-inch
2% cents; strong 2-inch. 2 cents. Mme. Salleroi,
strong 2-in.. at $2.00 per 100.

Ageratum, Princess Pauline, the only one
to grow, $1.00 per 100. E^itra strong, 2!^-inch,'
full of Cuttings, $2.50 per 100.

Salvia Splendens, no other so good. $1.00 per
100. Extra strong, 2!4-inch. $2.00 per 100.

Fuchsias, 6 best sorts, strong R. C, $1.50 per
100. Hlack and Purple Prince, 2-in., 2.50 per 100;
2i4-in.,$:5.00per 100.

Smilax, strong, 2-inch, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per
1000.

Lobelia (trailing) indispensable for baskets,
etc.. strong. 2-inch, $2.00: strong rooted cuttings,
$1 00 per 100.

Vincas, Major and Variegata, strong 2!<-in.,
3c; strong 2-in.,2Hc.

Marguerites, "New Giant White, a grand sort,
and New Golden, strong 2^-in., 2V4c; strong
rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100.

Our wholesale descriptive list of Specialties
mailed on application. Terms, strictly cash with
order. Small packages by mail.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III.
Please mention the American Florist.

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The American Florist.

1087

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EASTER
LILIES

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TILIFS

Oct Prices for Cut
Longiflorums and
Tulips for
Easter.

YOUNG ROSE STOCK FOR BENCHING MAY, JUNE AND JULY.
CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS " JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST.

We are perhaps the largest growers of Chrysanthemums in the state of Illinois, devot-
ing 11 large houses to Cut Blooms and Potted Plants in their season.

We grow only such varieties in quantity as we consider best and safe for pot culture
and cut blooms for wholesale and retail trade.

Such varieties as are unfit for commercial uses are discarded, which insures for those
who leave selection to us the BEST TRIED market sorts, and these are sure to give satis-
faction. One large cool house is entirely devoted to carefully selected Stock Plants, which
are sure to give good strong stuff to propagate from and insure foi you good blooms.

Our aim will always be to send out such stock as will secure the old and bring in new
trade. All stock sent true to name. No substitutes will be made for varieties not in stock
unless permission to do so is agreed on.

When late in ordering, to prevent delay it is best to mention second choice for any that
may be out of stock. If left to us there will be no disappointment. All orders will be care-
fully packed and forwarded in rotation. If not posted yourself leave selection for Pot
Plants and Cut Blooms to us. We can please you by giving you the benefit of our exper-
ience in this line. We will have about 150,000 plants to offer out of 2^L'-inch pots. When
you are ready to buy think of us and give us a trial. Send remittance to insure prompt
delivery. We will take orders now for delivery in May, June and July. Our list includes
the following varieties :

WHITE.

Jerome Jones, Wanamaker, Ivory, Mayflower, Chadwick, Gretchen Buettner, Western
King, Mrs. H. Robinson, Bergmann, George Kalb, Irene Woodford, Lotty Berry, Indepen-
dence, Fitzwigram, J. H. Weeks and Midge.

VEL.L.O\N.

Yellow Jones, Bonnaflon, Reiman, Lincoln, Mrs. 0. P. Bassett, Marion Henderson,
Golden Trophy, Golden Wedding, M. M.Johnson, Whilldin, Yellow Queen, Pennsylvania,
Modesto and Sunderbruch

PINK.
Glory of Pacific, Montmort, Perrin, Morel, P. Ivory, Murdock, Autumn Glory, Maud Dean.
RED. BRONZE,

Childs, Schrimpton and Defender. Chas. Davis and Lady Hanham.

Poehlmann Bros.

51 Wabash Ave.,

GREENHOUSES,

Morton Grove,

CHICAGO, ILL.

ILL.

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iHEACOCK'S PALMS.

^ AWARDED CERTIFICATE OF MERIT Pennsylvania Horticultural Exhibition, March 21st, 1900. lor choice Areca Lutescens. etc.

Choice ABECA LUTESCENS,
KENTIA BELMOBEANA

and LATANIA BOBBONICA.

All perfect and symmetrical plants, alike on all sides,
with every leaf perfect from the pot up. Grown espe-
cially for the decorator. They are as good, if not better,
than any I have oflfered before. Prices are as follows:

Areca Lutescens. Each.

9 inch pot, very bushy, 5 feet high $ 5 00

12-inch pot, very bushy, 6 feet high $10.00 to 15.00

14-inch pot, very bushy, G to 7 feet high 20.00

15-inch pot, very bushy, 7 to 8 feet high 25.00

Kentia Belmoreana. perDoz. perioo

3-inch pots, 4 to 5 leaves, 10 to 12 in. high $3.00 $25.00

4-inch pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 15 to 18 in. high 6.00 50.00

6-inch pots, 6 leaves, 20 to 24 in. high 18.00 150.00

Latania Borbonica. Bach.

S-inch pot, 8 leaves, 24 in. high by 36 in. wide $1.50

10-inch pots, 9 to 10 leaves, 30 to 36 in. high by 42 in. wide... 4.00

My packing is done in the best possible manner,
and shipping facilities for both freight and express are
unsurpassed A TRIAL ORDER IS SOLICITED.

JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa.

1088

The American Florist.

Mar. J/,

CARNATION

CUTTINGS

Per 100 Per 1000

MRS. LAWSON fl4.00 $120.00

G. H.CRANE 5.00

AMERICA 3.00 25.00

MELBA 3.00 25.00

LESLIE PAUL 3.00 25.00

GOV. GRIGGS 3.00 25.00

MRS. BRADT 2.50 20.00

JOOST 2.50 20.00

EVANSTON 2.50 20.00

JUBILEE 2.00 IS.OO

NUGGET 2 00 15.00

WHITE CLOUD 2.00 15.00

FLORA HILL 1-50 12.50

TRIUMPH 1 50 12.50

VICTOR 150 12.50

DAYBREAK 1.25 10.00

ARGYLE 1-25 10.00

ARMAZINDY 1.25 10.00

McGOWAN 100 7.50

PINGREE 1.00 7.50

NIVEA 1.00 7.50

EVELINIA 1.00 7.50

SCOTT 1.00 7.50

MORELLO 1.00 7.50

ROSE CUTTINGS.

Per 100 Per 1000

METEOR $1.50 $12.50

BRIDESMAID 1.50 12.50

PERLE 1.50 12,50

BRIDE 1.50 12.50

GOLDEN GATE 2.50

ROSE PLANTS.

I^I«01M S'a-IlV. X^OTS.

Per 100 Per lOOO

METEOR »3.00

BRIDESMAID 3 00

BRIDE 3.00

PERLE 3.00

GOLDEN GATE 4.00

KAISERIN 4.00

$25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
35.00
35.00

All Plants and Cuttings sold with
the express understanding that if not
satisfactory they are to de returned
at once, when money will be refunded.
Write for prices on larger lots.

PETER REINBERG,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

FOR CASH WITH ORDER ONLY

I oflfer the following Carnations,
strong transplanted stock.

4000 Triumph
1500 Wm. Scott
500 Lily Dean

at $2.00 per 100,
$18.00 per 1000

at $1.25 per 10O.
$10.00 per 10OO.

at $2.00rper 10O.

GEO. W. BINSTEAD3

Summit, N. J.

MARY A. BAKER AND ANNA C. EASTBURN,

Two best white CHrnatlnns 1 Imve ever RTown. San-
dueky Duke of York wnd Meiba. $J(JO per llHl. $40 W)
per lOllU. nmpreBsund wollealey, »2 .W per luU. JSlllKI
per lUlKI. Flora Hill aud Mnyor P.nKree, »i.Oll per KlU.
116 00 per 1000. Scott. McQowan, CartledBe forila.
Eldorado and Tidal Wave. II M per 100, *12 Oil per lOtKl.
AlBoGlaDt Double Alyssuoi aud Double Kudbeckla.
Send for Descriptive Price List.

LOUIS B. EASTBURN, Kennett Square, Pa.

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PERI

A New
Pure Glistening White

W^ ' ' <

CARNATION

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Well Tested,
Has Proved a Great

Success
Wherever Grown.

It is a strong grower, with long, stitT stems, large size, fine form and sub-
stance ; fragrant, perfect calyx ; never bursts, long keeper, blooms very freely
and without cropping from October on.

Rooted Cuttings now ready, $1.50 per Doz., $10 per 100,
$75 per 1,000. Cash with Order.

r. B. TINKER, Peru, Indiana.

I

Carnation Cuttings!

Per 100 Per 1000

G. H. CRANE $5.00

WHITE CLOUD 2.50 S20.00

TRIUMPH 2.50 20.00

EVANSTON 2.50 20.00

GOLD NUGGET 2.00 15.00

JUBILEE 2.00 15.00

FLORA HILL 125 10.00

ROSE

Per 100 Per 1000

LA PRANCE $2.00 »17.50

PERLE l..=>0 13.50

METEOR 1..50 12.50

PLANTS FROM 2'2-INCH

Per 100 l*.r 1000

METEOR poo $25.00

MAID 3.00 Si. 00

HRIDF. 3.00 25,00

Per 100

DAYBREAK $1.25

ARGYLE 1.25

ARMAZINDY 1.25

McGOWAN 75

MAYOR PINGREE 1.00

WM. SCOTT 1.00

TIDAL WAVE 1.00

CUTTINGS.

.Per 100

BRIDE 11.50

BRIDESMAID 1.50

POTS.

Per 100 Per 1000

PERLI; 13, CO $25.00

LA FRANlK 3.50 3(1,(1(1

K4ISERIN 4, (HI 35. (HI

Per 1000
$10.00
10.00
10.00
500
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7.50
7.50

Per 1000

tl2.50

12.50

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All rooted cuttings sold under the condition that, if not satisfactory, they are to be returned
at once and money will be refunded.

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I GEORGE REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. |
CARNATIofTcUTTl?^^^

We have all the new and standard varieties.

write for prices. WEILAND & RISCH, Evanston, ill.

ROOTED CUTTINGS OF NEW AND
STANDARD

CARNATIONS

Send for Pkice List.

WIVI. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa.

Pha^c- mrndon ifu- Ante* nan Flcn^l u/trrr .I'fihng.

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS now ready of White
Cloud. .lubilee, Gold Nugget, Pingree,
Flora Hill, Evelina and other standard
sorts. Fine stock. Write for prices.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

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The American Florist,

1089

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GENEVIEVE LORD

The ideal coiiiinercial pink carnation. Strictly speaking, a commercial variety, yet size and exhibition (jualities are
not lacking. The color is that happy shade called by the ladies '*just right." Its stem is unequaled by any carnation.
It is a prodigious grower and the most remarkable producer of high grade blooms we have ever grown. An easy,
rapid grower; makes large plants from late cuttings. We can promise prompt delivery after April loth. Stock for
delivery prior to that date all sold. Cuttings positively free from rust and in other respects very hard to duplicate.

PRICE: Dozen, S2.00 One Hundred, SIO.OO One Thousand, $75. OO

Our Catalogue is now ready, giving complete description of above, also all of the other big new ones at introducers' '
prices. Also complete list of standard varieties, all the best new and standard chrysanthemums. Catalogue sent for
the asking.

What Growers think of the Cuttings.

Genevieve Lord Cuttings arrived in good order.

H. DALE. Brampton, Ont.

Your Genevieve Lord Cuttings are the finest I have ever re-
ceived of a new variety. If all others were as good I would have
no kick coming. GEO. R. GEIGER. Nazareth, Pa.

The best carnation cuttings (Genevieve Lord) I ever received.
A. HERRINGTON. Madison, N. J.

Genevieve Lord Cuttings arrived safely, none the worse for
their long journey. J. GAMMAGK & SON, London, Ont,

Carnation cuttings received. They are extra fine, especially
the Genevieve Lord. If I can only grow them as well as they look,
I will be satisfied. Next time I want good stock I will know
where to send. W. H. VANCE, Wilmington, Del.

Justice as well as gratitude demands my informing you that
the carnation cuttings arrived i6th. inst , proving most satisfactory
in every respect. I have yet to see as fine, healthy a lot of plants
anywhere as these, and you have insured my future orders so long
as "you continue to send ont this high grade of plants. These cut-
tings are so far superior to those received from other growers that
comparison can hardlv be niade; thev are in a different class
altogether. JAMKS L. T.OMERSON, T'hillipsburg, N. J.

What Experts think of the Blooms.

Washington, D. C, January t2, 1900.
Messrs. H. Weber & Sons. Oakland, Md.:

Dear Sirs — We have handled your new Carnation. Genevieve
Lord, for the past year, and beg to state that it is one of the finest
Carnations we have ever handled. It has become very iiojmhir here

in Washington, its beautiful color making it a ready seller. Together
with color, its most distinct points are its extra" long stems and
perfect erect Jiabit. // //as a marked iiulividualUij. enabling cus-
tomers to recognize it at a glance. It isoneofthe few new Carnations
that have so many good points, and we feel satisfied that it has a
great future before it. It is some little trouble to educate the peo-
ple up to paying I3 and $4 per dozen for Carnations, but if any
Carnation will bring the price, it is Gene^-ieve Lord.

Yours truly, (Signed) J. H. SMALL & SONS.

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Cincinnati. Ohio, January 16, 1900.
Messrs. H.Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md.:

Gentlemen— X want to congratulate you on being the introducer
of Genevieve Lord, yournew pink Carnation. Although I have
not seen it growing, I have seen it exhibited at nearly all seasons
of the year, and taking all its good qualities into co'nsideration, I
he\\ev&\\.\.ohQthe heMpinkof its class in the market today. It is
strictly a commercial flower, and ivill produce the Dollars and
Cents. I predict for you a phenomenal sale of this carnation.

Yours very truly, (Signed) E. G. GILLETT.

St. Louis, Mo., January 24, 1900.
H, Weber & Sons. Oakland, Md.:

Dear Sirs— In regard to what I think of Genevieve Lord, and
what I heard spoken about it at the meeting is this: Color just
right and what IS wanted, and will sell. .Shape and size as good
if not better than any Carnation ever sent out, very sweet; stems
the be.st ever seen on any Carnation sent out. In keeping and
shipping qualities it beats any Carnation that I have ever seen; as I
mentioned last time in my letter to you they looked as fresh as if
they had just been cut. Yours very truly.

(Signed) E. SCHRAY,
Secy. St. Louis Florists' Club.

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Maryland, i

I'i.xrt.Vs.. 100 1000

Mrs. Frances Joost $2.60 J20.00

Mrs. James Dean 2.50 20.00

Cerise Queen 2.00 15.00

Mrs. McBurney 1.50 13.00

Wm. Scott 1.00 7.50

Dorothy Sweet 3.00 25.00

Victor 2.00 15.00

New York 2.00 15 00

Painted Lady, cerise... 1.50 12.00

BOSES, from 2^-in. pots. 100 1000

Beauties $6.00 $50.00

Krides 4.00 35.00

(.iujirantecd strictly first-class stork
disi-ouiit on 1000 lots. 500 at 1000 rali's;

1-

lOO 1000
Daybreak, It. pink $1.25 $10.00

John Young $3.00 $25.00

White Cloud 3.50 25.00

Alaska 1.50 12.00

Genesee 2.00 15.00

Marv Wood 3.00 25.00

Evelina 1.25 lO.OO

Flora Hill 1.50 12.00

McGowan 1.00 7.50

Doz.

Mrs. Lawson $3.00

Olympia 2.00

Ethel Crocker 1.50

Genevieve Lord 2.00

Chicago 1.50

Marquis 1.50

100

1000

$14.00

$120.00

12.00

100.00

10.00

75.00

10.00

75.00

7.50

60.00

10.00

75 00

100 1000

Maids $4.00 $35.00

I'lTles 4.00 .S5.00

■and Ivfe from disease. Cash

!i(l :il 100 rail's.

SoEnrle-t. 100 1000

G. H. Crane $6.00 $50.00

Portia 1.50 12.00

America ^..4.00 35.00

Bon Ton '..2.00 15.00

Cx'lxtnson.

Evanston 2.00 15.00

'V^^riegr^tecJ.ioo 1000

Mrs. Bradt $4.00 $3.5.00

Psyche 1.50 12.00

Armazindy 1.50 10 00

Eldorado 2.00 15.00

Gold Nugget $3.50 $20.00

Gov. Pingree 1.50 12.00

Argyle $1.50 $12.00

LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS,

JAMESTOWN,
N. Y.

lO.OOOrooTEcCarnation Cuttings

FRANCES .JOOST $2.00 per lUO

GOLD NUGGET 2. IX) per 100

MRS. GE<1. BRADT 4.50 per 100

EVELINA 2.00 per lOO

FLOR,\ HILL 2.00 per lOn

DAYBREAK 1.50 per IdO

JOS. LABO. JOLIET. ILL.

CARNATIONS.

strong: and well-rooted cuttings ready now of the

lollowInK varieties: Per loO. Per 1000.

Eldorado $1.25 $10 00

Scott 1.26 10 00

McCowan 1.25 lO.OU

Portia 1.25 10.00

Ivory and Silver Spray 1 00 9.00

AlKoflne Lady H. Campbell, rooted

runners 75

JOS. RENARD, Unionville, Chester Co., Pa.

Perpetual Blooming

HYBRID GflRNflTIONS

Crossings between Marguerite and Remontant.

They are \\ liat \\e cau recomiiiend as truly sum-
HK-r llowerhiK varieties. They be<;in lo bloom in
the fi'-ld in July ami continue until frost sets in.
FlnwtTs modiura size, erowth vory rapid. V:u\
offer them in 10 varieties in as ra;iny oolors. well
t'stahlished plants, at «5.(X> per 100. by express, or
thf set I'f 10 vai-ielies K. < '. for 50c by mail.

CTUCI PDnPI^CD thehest pink Carnation,
CinCL UnUUNCni TV4'11 established plants
from :.H2-iTich pots, Jlu (.HI per UX'. Rooted Cut-
tings, $8.00 per KK).

nth and Jefferson Sts.. Philadelphia, Pa.

CARNATION CUTTINGS. '-'" ""•"'''"'''

Shipmeii.

SCARLET. PerlOO PerllKin

G. 11. CRANE $6.lKi JSlUHl

AMERICA 6.(»l 40 (Kl

.lOBlLEE 200 15.00

PORTIA 1.25 10.00

PINK

WM. SCOTT .' 1.25 10.00

DAYBREAK 1.25 lO.iX)

\1CT0R I 25 10.00

WHITE.

FLORA HILL 1.25 lOOO

LIZZIE MoGOWAN 1.25 10.00

VARIEGATED.

ARMAZINDY 1.-25 10 00

YELLOW.

ELDORADO 1.25 10.00

ROSES. 2-in. pots.

BRIDE, BRIDESMAID 3.00

2.50 ;it oiM- thousand ratos.

WM. MURPHY, Station F, Cincinnati, 0.

Please mention the American Florist when writing to an advertiser.

1090

The American Florist.

Mar. jT,

GRAFTED. WINTER BLOOMING.

■ Brides, Itridesmaid, Golden Gate.

GRAFTED. SUMMER BLOOMING.

Pink SoiipiTt, Clothilde Soupert, Kaisei-iu
Augusta Victoria, President Carnot.

OWN ROOTS.

Mjiman Cochet, white and pink, 2^-in.
pots. Prices on any quantity.

H. P., low budded, in variety $10.00 per 100

Clothilde .Soupt.-rt, dormant 12.00 per 100

BOBBINK & ATKINS

RUTHERFORD, N. J.

New Roses

6RUSS AN TEPLITZ. S.'iiTSi

growing forcing; rose, simihirto Liberty, but
a stronger growtr.

MAD. RENE GERARD, 1^.^^^.

Fill"' stork. Write for price.
DDoIUN rtnllt |5AX) per huiulr.d.

The Gonard & Jones Co.,

WEST GROVE, PA.

LAST CALL

For two year old Kaiserins. Order
at once.

COLEUS.

ROOTED CUTTINGS AND 2-IN. STOCK

OF GOLDEN BEDDER. YELLOW

QUEEN AND VERSCHAF-

FELTII; ALSO 2-IN.

SMILAX.

Write

GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III.

Own Roots ^Trrtr"

BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, KAISERIN,
METEOR, BON SILENE, AM.
BEAUTY, CARNOT— 2X -in. pots,
$3.50 per 100, |30.00 per 1000; 3-in.,$6.00
per 100, $50 00 per 1000.

GOLDEN GATE, AM. BEAUTY— a^-

in. pots, $4.00 per 100; 3-in., $7.00 per
100.

S. J. REITER, Westerly, R. I.
BRIDES and MAIDS,

2V2-in., ready for a 3-in. shift

CASH
WITH obDER.

$3 00 a 100,
$25.00 a 1000.

J. B. HEISS,

The Exotic Nurseries.

DAYTON. 0.

AMERICAN BEAUTY.^ -»

Per 100 Per 1000

214-iiicli jiots $5.00 $45(10

BRIDES, 214-inch 3.50 ,30.00

BRIDESMAIDS, 2^-iuch 3.50 30.00 I

PERLES, 2!/,-iuch 3.50

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOHN MUNO, Rogers Park, Chicago.

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25^ -in. Stock. ♦

PERLE ROSES

$3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000.

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Ai STOCK. BEST IN MARKET.

WItTOR BROS.,

51 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. \

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AMERICAN BEAUTIES

$3 per 100; $25 per 1000.

Per 100 Per 1000

BRIDES $1.50 $12.60

BRIDESMAIDS 1.50 12.50

METEORS 1.50 12.50

' I 'HESE are strong rooted
cuttings; in fact we
have never had so good
success with rose cuttings
as we are having this year.
All stock is guaranteed, all
orders are carefully filled
and well packed.

J. A. BUDLONG,

37-39 Randolph St.,

CniCAGO.

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ORDERS RECEIVED NOW

LIBERTY

FOR APRIL AND MAY
DELIVERY....

^f GRAFTED ROSES. Kaiserin now ready to
^•^ ship. Orders booked for Brides and Brides-

maids. Prices on application.

AHERICAN BEAUTY, own roots, 2V2-inch pots, $6.00
per 100; ;g50.00 per 1000.

ROBERT SCOTT & SON,

SHARON HILL,

DEL. CO., PA.

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WE HAVE OUR USUAL FINE STOCK OF

American Beauty Plants.

J0^^ BIRTON, Wyndmoor, Philadelphia, Pa.

60,000 WINTER FLOWERING ROSES

Grafted and on their Own Roots.

SEND fOR PRICES.

J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

American Beauties

Now riady to send out, and the best
lot of plants I ever grew. 2x3 inch
rose pots, $6 per 100; $50 per 1000.

JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncole, Pa,

FOR SALE

•.'000 HKIDKS :ind ^000 HRI DlOS.M.Vl IIS, in 2!4-
iiH.'h pots, now ready. Price $3.00 piT ICO.

,500 AMERICAN liEADTIES, in av^-inch pots
ready about .\pril 10. Price $4.00 per 100.

JOHN L, WYLAND,

DeHaven, Pa.

rgoo.

The American Florist.

1091

THE BEST CARNATIONS

Are Most Profitable.

NOVEITIES Of 1900 fROM SOU.

Per Doz. Per 100

Ethe( Crocker, pink |i.50 Jio.dO

Mrs. Lawson, cerise 3.00 14. oo

The Marquis, pink 2.00 10.00

Olympia. variegated 2.00 10.00

Gennvieve Lord, pink 2.00 lO.oo

Chicago, Red Bradt 1.50 10,00

Mrs. Bertram Lippincott 2.00 10.00

Elm City, white 1.50 10.00

Morning Glory, pink i.oo 6.00

Rosemont, scarlet i.OO 6.00

Peru, pure white 1.50 lO.OO

Estelle, scarlet 2.0O 10.00

LEADING STANDARD VARIETIES.

Per 100 Per 1000

White Cloud, white »3.oo $25.ou

Daybreak, pink 2.00 15.00

6. H. Crane, scarlet 6.00 50.00

Gen. Maceo, crimson 6.00 50.00

Mrs. Bradt, variegated 4.00 35.00

Glacier, white 6.00 50.00

America, scarlet 5.00 40.00

Flora Hill, white 2.00 15.00

Wm. Scott, pink i.OO 10.00

Jubilee, bright scarlet 2.50 20.00

Ivory, white 1.50 12.00

Mrs Joost, pink 3.00 25.00

Evanston, scarlet 2.50 20.00

Gen Gomez, crimson 5.00 40.00

Firefly, early scarlet 1.50 12.00

Tidal Wave, cerise 1.00 10.00

Melba, clear pink 4.00 35.00

Order at once. Terms Cash.

GEO. HANCOCK, & SON,

GRAND HAVEN. MICH.

CARNATIONS.

strong, Well-Rooted Cuttings.

SELECT STOCK.

Per 100 Per 1000

G. H. Crane $6.00 >50 00

Morning Glory 6.00 50.00

Gen. Maceo 6.00 SO.OO

Glacier 600 5000

America 5.00 40.00

Gomez 5.00 40.00

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt 5 00 40.00

White Cloud 4.00 30.00

Mary Wood 3.00 25.00

Mrs. F. Joost 3.00 25.00

And other standard sorts.

fIVE 1900 NOVELTIES.

Per 100 Per 1000

Mrs. Th08. Lawson $i4.oo »120 00

Ethel Crocker lo.oo 75.00

Marquis 10.00 75.00

Olympia 1200 100.00

Genevieve Lord 10.00 75.00

Send for Descriptive Price List.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.,

LAFAYETTE. IND.

Geraniums for Carnations.

1 have 3 and 4-inch Geraniums all stand-
ard varieties to exchange for Carnations,
l^-inch pots of White Cloud, Ethel
Crocker, Wm. Scott and Jubilee. Also
Geraniums for sale. Address

DAN L. GORMAN, 829 High St., WiMiamiport. Pa.
PicaiC niftttion the American Florist when writing.

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Carnation Cuttings!

WRITE FOR SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AND LET US FIGURE ON YOUR WANTS.

*!

Genevieve Lord, tlie peer uf any light pink carnation

Cuttings.
Per Doz. Per 100 Per 1000.

ulfered $2,00

Chicago, si;arlet llradt, from sand or soil \.U)

Mrs. Lawson, cerise pinlj 3.00

Olympia, variegated, extra strong, from soil 2.00

Ethel Cracker, pink, from soil I.IM)

Marquis 2.00

EtUlle

Cuttings.
Per 100 Per 1000

Frances Joost. pink. fm. sd. or soil, $2. 50 120.00

Mrs. Jas. Dean. pink. " 2.50

John Young, white. .. " " 2.50

White Cloud, white .. " ' 4.00

Mrs. Bradt, variegated " '" 5.00

Gen. Maceo, crimson " '• 6 00

Gen. Gomez, crimson '■ " 6.00

G. H. Crane, scarlet 6.00

$10.00
7.50
14.00
12.00
10.00
10.00
10.00

$75.00
60.00
120.00
100.00
75.00
75,00
75,00

2000
20.00
30.00
40,00
50.00
50.00
50.00

Cuttings.
Per 100 Per 1000
Gold Nugget, yellow, fm.sd.orsoil,$2.50 $20,00

Argyle. carmim> ■' '• 2..50 20.00

Jubilee, scarlet 2.00

Armazindy, variegated 2.00

Evelina, white 2.00

Wm. Scott, pink 2.00

Daybreak, light pink 2.00

Flora Hill, white 2.00

15.00
1.5.00
15.00
1.5.00
1.5.00
15.00

L..

CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Greenhouses and Address, JOLIET, ILL.

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Ethel Crocker

\ ABSOLUTELY THE FINEST PINK CARNATION OFFERED THE TRADE

Crocki-'r has be*-n in full bloom every day since September 15th, is in

full bloom today and :i8 full of buds us many varieties that do not bloom

/^s until about this time. /C^

t^7 It is a good, strong grower and cuttings ordered now will bring you \^/

good results next winter. You will not have to wait, but can have them

fhe day they are ordered.

PRICE, per 25, $2.50; per 100, $10; per 250, $18.75; per 1000, $75.

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Pansies,
Petunia,

Freya and Fairy Queen. Iwo good betiding novelties.

Transplanted Seedlings, at $1.0O per lOO.

Adoni:

new dwarf bedder, extra tine. ♦

Two-inch pot platifs at 92 OO per lOO.

ALBERT M. HERR,

Lancaster, Pa.

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CARNATION CUHINGS,

New Varieties.

Per doz. Per 100.

Chicago, Red Mrs. Uradt....$1.50 17.50

Ethel Crocker 1.60 lOOO

Maniuis 2.00 10.00

Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson 3.00 14.00

Olympia 2.00 12.00

Genevieve Lord 2.00 10.00

Estelle. grand scarlet 2.00 10.00

Per 1000.
$ 60.00
75.00
75.00
120.00
100.00
75.00
75.00

"^i

fieneral I isi" ^^O^f cuttlnes have been transplanted into soil, and are far superior
v.ftwiiwi ai Lwi.3C« tQ sand cuttings partly rooted quoted at "bargain" prices.

100 1000

G. H.Crane $6.00 ISO.OO

General Gomez 5.00 40.00

General Maoeo 5.00 40.00

Mrs. Frances Joost 3.00 25.00

Mrs. G. M. Bradt 5.00 40.00

White Cloud 3.00 25.00

Glacier 6.00 50.00

Cerise Queen 3.00 25.00

Mrs. Jas. Dean 3.00 25.00

100

Flora Hill $2.50

America 6.00

Melba 5.00

Maud Adams 5.00

Gold Nugget 3.00

Jubilee 3.00

Daybreak 2.00

Tidal Wave 2.00

Lizzie McGowan 1.50

SURPLUS^IOOO single white and pink PRIMROSES, strong, 3-inch pots,
(S $2.50 per 100, while thev last.

1000
$20.00
50.00
40.00
40.00
25.00
20.00
18.00
15.00
12.00

CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE newyork

''Vrt \r mi'utuin the A merican Florist ivheu lut iting.

New Yellow Chrysanthemum

WALTER MOLATSCH

Ready March Igt, 1900.

Price 50o each, $4.00 per doz.. $25.00 per hundred.

Three certihcates by < '. S. .V. For sale by
DAILLEDOUZE BROS., Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y., and
H. A. MOLATSCH, 68lh St., bet. 8th & 9th Avenues,

Brooklyn, N. Y.

Chrysanlhemuffls "Sings

Yellow Qiiccii. .Mrs. E"binson, G. Kalb. Merry
Monarch, Mai. lioniKilfon, Ivoiy, Lady Playfair
75 cents per 100. BEGONIA Rex B. C. (ine mixed
iM.50 per 100. AGERATUM dwarf or tall, 2-in. pots
$1.50 per 100. VINCA VAR., 2-in. pots, $1.50 per 100.
Good clean stock at low prices for c.-ish.

H. DAMN & SON, Westfield, N. Y.

1092

The American Florist.

Mar. SI ^

Twin City Notes.

Business has been very good this win-
ter and Lent has not made much differ-
ence in the sale of flowers. Stock of all
kinds is plentiful, except roses, which are
scarce yet. Easter stock is looking good.
Lilies are a little late at some places but
as the weather is fair now we expect, by
extra forcing, to get them ready in time.
It looks as if the call for Easter flowers
will be larger than ever.

Christ. Hansen, at St. Paul, has had
the misfortune to lose nearly half of his
stock. There was a leak in the gas main
in the street in front of his greenhouses
and the gas worked its way into the
range, destroying completely three houses
of roses, one house of carnations, one of
violets and a part of a house of palms.
He expects to hold the gas company for
the damage. L.

Walden, N. Y. — The co-partnership
between E. & S. Koffman has been dis-
solved but the greenhouses will still be
conducted by Mr. Bloomingdale.

Auburn, N. Y. — Carl .\rmbuster has
been awarded $1500 from the Auburn
Gas Co., for damages sustained through
a leak in the gas pipe which injuriously
affected his stock during several succes-
sive years.

San Fkancisco, Cal.— Thomas H. Ste-
venson, at Mill Valley.gro ws two new vio-
lets of the Princess of Wales type. One
is the variety Duchess of Marlborough
and the other Admiral Avellan. The for-
mer is large and deep blue, the latter is
small and magenta.

Des Moines, lA.—Thedown-town store
and conservatory of I. W. Lozier was
destroved by fire on March 27. The loss
was $2,000, with insurance of $500.
Mr. Lozier is entitled to the sympathy
of the trade as he has been very ill all
winter and was just able to be up and
working when this blow fell.

Amherst. Mass.— M. B. Kingman
furnished the plant decorations for the
recent Amherst College Junior Prome-
nade, the social feature of the year. It
is followed by the annual receptions of
the Greek letter fraternities, which are
largely attended by the young ladies
from Smith College. These fraternities
are very strong here, there being no less
than twelve of them that own and
occupy their own houses and theirfestivi-
ties call for a great many flowers.

C30r.EIXTS.

Crimson VerBChflffellll. Golden Bedder and Golden
(.lueeo. 76c ner lOO: «i; 00 oerlOOO. roleus In variety.
(JJcperlOO: $,'>00 per lOtHt Special price on liir?*» orders.

Afferatum. blue and white ( .tin per lOO

Aaeratum Princess Pauline 7.0

Giant Sweet A lyssum KO

Heliotropes, r.; varieties 1.01

nellotrooes. 2 Inch pots- 2.00 "

Salvias Splendena and Bedilan 100

Hooted cutting" e.xcept whore noted. Plants by the
100 by mall prepaid 'ash with order.
•■■ A. HARRIS & CO. neianson. N. Y

I«OOTEJD CITTTIIVOS

Verbenas, 4(i named varletlea. fpOc pflr 100. $t>.CO per
1000 PetunlftB.aOrameddbl var.. «l 25 per 100 Ilell-
Irope. 15 named varieties $1.00 ner 100. Coleue. ao
named varieties. 70c ner KtO, «H 1)0 per 1000. A^erat-
ume, ;i var. with P. Pauline, 70c per 100 Alvesum.
f1bl,|lp6rl00 Lanlanns. 4 var ,11 25 perlOO. Salvlag.
\\ var.. Jl per lOti '*RKonlas. from 24s-ln. DOts. $2 511 n<»r
100. named vara. ChrysftiUheinuniB. U C $1 25 per 100,
all named. Express prepaid on rooted cuttlnRH.
CASH WITH OKDERS.

S. D. BRANT, Clay Center. Kansas.

ARAUGARIA EXCELSA,

■;', in-li i>nts. ■-' to :; tiol■^ Jlfi.iK) per Km

:; ■• ■' t) lo 8 in , 3 liers. tSo.iHi per IIH)

6REVILLEAR0BUSTA,"'K'1;^r'ui\!"
ARECA LAPIDA, ^i. pots hmptik.

T^. UXjr>13]MA.IVIV,

Pacific Nursery, San Francisco, Cal.

Excelsior Pearl
Tuberoses

The True Dwarf Pearl,
Southern Grown and of
Extra Quality; Bright,
Sound and Healthful.

Monster Bulbs, G to 8 inches, $1
per 100; $8 per 1000.

First-class, 4 to 6 inches (size of
cut), 75c per 100; $6 00 per 1000.
Second size, 2i,2 to 4 inches (all
blooming Bulbs), 50c per 100;
$3.50 per 1000.

ORDER QUICK, AS THEY ARE
GOING RAPIDLY.

J. T. LOVETT,

Little Silver, N. J.

SMILAX-" EASTER

Fine heavy strings, $15.00 per 100. Place orders early.
FURROW BROS., Guthrie, Oklahoma.

'.ii«^

WE
HAVE
THEM

-t--,^ Taney or Dagger

LAUREL FESTOONING,

I''or dfeorat;ion8;4 to 7c, none better in thi' market.
Princess Pine by thi' KK) lbs.. $3.50.
Gatax Leaves* bronze or ^reen.

Write for prices on everything.

Millington, Mass.

Plt'ase mention the American Florist when writing.

Geranium Ivy. S- In. ,$3 per 100; Petunias from Dreer's
8upprb Ooub'e FrinKei seed, 3-ln t-'i per 100:4-Id $6
per IIK): Verbena. l>reer'B Mammoth, ;i-In. $s per 100.
Artllery Plants, 3-ln. $i 41n, U per 100 Flowering
Begonias In var. lucludloK Vernon, Vuloan and
Dutcheswof Edenburir. 2-In. $3; ;^-ln. f,t. 4-ln. $(i. Dwarf
Sweet A1y86ium.2-tn. $2 C'lleus, VprscbatTeltll. 2-ln. $2;
mixed.-' In $'.75;rooted cuttlcgs.OOc pet lOU Alternan-
ttaera. 2-ln. $1.75 per 100; rooted cuttings dOo per 100.

J. S. BLOOM,

Relgelsville, Pa.

Lettuce Plmtt— Bi^ Boston, l!osli>ii Marh't. Bel-

iiioiit l''orciiig. Curled Simpton, 15c ptT lOd; $I.OQ

l»r 1000.
Tomato PlantI— Dwarf Champion, 20c per 100; $1.50

l"!- 1000.
Mignonette— Allen's Defiance, 2-inoh, fine strong

pliints, »:;.50 per 100.
Smilax— From Hats, 30o per 100; $J.50 pi'r 1000.
Cyperus Alternifolius and Gracilis— Lartrp clumps,

Clin be divideil into 15 or 20 plants, $3.(K) per doz.
Medeira Vine Roots— LnrKi.. $-j.(hi per ino.
lash please. »RS. GRISwOLD. Worthingt n, 0.

For Sale or Exchange

axxi fine 'Mums, 13.50 p.T liHi; $3n per IOiki;
nr will exchange lor palms, ferns roses,
earnations or anv mixture ol plants.
J. K. POSTMA. HOPKINSVILLE. KY.

Thoa. W. Law- Gomez, dark red f 6 OO

son, pink $14.00 Mrs. F. Joost. pink..

Ethel Crocker, pink.. 1000 Triumph. Mne pink..

SO
160
1.00
2.00
350

Daybreak, shell pk
Klora nill, white...
White Cloud
Mary Wood, fine

white 300

Jubilee, pcarlet 1,50

Wm. Scolt. pmk . . . . 100
Lizzie McGowan . ... 1 00

The Marquis, piDk ... 10 00
Oeneyleve Lord, pink 1000
Olympla, varleKated . 12.00
G. H. Crane, scarlet.. 6.50

America, scarlet 4 00

Melba. llBht pink 3 50

Mrs G BrRdt. var 6.00

Glacier, white, tine. . 4.00

Gen. Maceo, best crimson 16 00 per 100

Mrs. Jas. Dean, fine pink 3 00 per 100

Nephrolepis Cordata Comoacta. 2^ Inch. $4 00 per 100,
8 and 10 Inch. tine. (12 00 per doz.

2>i Inch. In variety J36nperl00

Smtlax. 'ranaplanted 75c and 100 "

Coleus. 21.6 Inch t; varleUe" 20O '•

ColeuH. rooted cutttnpfl. H varieties ,75 '*

Hex Be 'onlas. In variety, 2 Inch 3 OU "

Asters. (,>ueenof Market. 3 col.. iran»Dltd. .50 *'

Dracaena Inrtlvlsa $19(0. 15 00 and 20 00 -

Heliotrope 2!.2 Inch 250 "

3 •■ 600 "

AgeratumTapus. blue. 21^ Inch 2 50 "

Princess Pauline. 2!^ Inch 300 "

Rosea. Bride and Bridesmaid. 21.6 Inch SCO "

Ferns for dishes. 21* Inch 360 "

Salvia Splendens. 2?t! Inch 260 "

Casta please. CARL HAGENBURGER, West Mentor, 0.

the;

Gardeners' Chronicle.

A Weekly Illustrated Journal.

BSTABLISHED 1841.

The "QABDBNBR8' CHRONICLB" has been FOR
OTIB FraTT Years thb Lbadinq Jodtujal of Its
class. It has achieved this position because, while
specially devoting Itself to snpplylnK the dally require-
ments of tzardeners of all classes, much of t'ne Infor-
mation furnished Is of such general and permanent
value, that the ■GARUBNBB8' CIIUONICLB " Is
looked up to as the btandabd authority on the
subjects of which It treats.

Bubsorlptlon to the Dnlted States, 14.20 per jtu.
Bemlttanoes to be made payable to H. Q. COTB.

OHIO!:—

41 Wellington St., Coven Garden. London, England.

We like to have you tell our adveiiisers
that you read our paper.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1093

IN FINE
CONDITION

10,000 Ferns

FOR EASTER FERNERIES.

Per 100 Per 1000

GYRTOMIUM FALCATUM, $4.00 $35.00
PTERIS SERRULATA, 3.50 30.00

^SBND ORDERS EARLY.

3530 Michigan Ave , CHICAGO, ILL.

LETTUCE, Boston Mark.-t. Tennis Ball. Curled

Simpson. (Jrand Rapids and other vars.. liic

per 100; $1 per 1000; $8.50 per 10,000. It by ni:iil

.■uid lOc per 100.
TOMATO, smiill plants for transplanting, in

several varieties; 15c per 100, Jl.UO per 1000,
PEPPER, small plants for transphiitins. in

several v.irieties; 25e per lOO; $2.00 per 1000.

Add 10c per 100 if by mail.
EGG PLANTS, New York Improved, for

transplanting, 2.=)C per 100; $2.00 per lliOO.
CELERY, Golden Selt-Blanchins and White

Plume, I5c per 100; $1.00 per 1000.
Other vegetable plants in season. Cash zuith order.

R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON. White Marsh, Md.

CYCLAMEN

PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM. (no finer
strain on the market! now ready to ship. A splen-
did stock of plants, in fonr separate colors; Aut;-
ust Seedlings from 2H-in. pots. $5 per 100 $40 jier
1000; October Seedling's from Hats. $3.50 per 100,
$30 per 1000. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

PIfase mnilnm the .-l meyica n Florist '.uhen '.iriiitig

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. fine plants, 2^2-

in. pot $4 per 100

NEW FORGET-ME-NOT. Sutton's Gems,

lar^'e plants ready to bloom $5 per 100

DAHLIAS, named sorts, field roots $4 per 100

BEGONIAS, (tuberous) single $2 per 100

GLOXINIAS, line strain $3 per 100

GLADIOLI, fine mixture, 2d size J4 per 1000

SEND FOR CAIALO'.UE AND LIST OF BULBS.

A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia,

Orchids! <^

We are headquarters for established and
imported Orchids in the United States.
Our new price list is now ready.

LAGER & HURRELL/stMM'T. n. j.

Orchid Qrowers and Importers.

PANSIES yg^

GOOD PLANTS bv express $2.50
per 500; $4.00 per 1000. SEED as

usual.

C. SOLTAU d. CO..

I9S Grant Ave., JERSEY CITY. N. J.

l-i'VT'T AHflT'P'Kr PERSICUM

Kt X VrXlA.lT±XlJM GIGANTEUM,

In the various colors and shades.
Plants are in healthy condition, $5.00
^ per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
— ^ 1 EDWIN LONSDALE,

Money Order Oflice

Chestnut HiH.Phila.

WYNDMOOR,

Monlgomery Co.. PA.

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

..USUAL PRICtS

COLEUS— Versohaffeltii, Golden Queen, mixed.
IIELIOTROPB, Double Petunias, ISalvias, etc.
Alternanthera. four kinds.
L. H. FOSTER, 49 King Street. Dorchester, Mass.

The Biggest Bargain of Your Life!

100 IRIS MILLEFI,

An extra large llowered salmon Carnation, very striking, a good seller and a good grower
and bloomer.

100 LESLIE PAUL,

A large flowered deep pink or red Carnation, far ahead of anything in its color, a little
late in coming, but if it is not topped after August 1st, it can be had in full bloom for
Christmas.

100 ELSIE FERGUSON.
A large, finely fotnied orange salmon (lower, a good grower, early and free. A decided
novelty and a good one to have.

■PViA onn frtv flt(^ nn or 50 of each for $2.50. No order taken

sell them in separate varieties at J2.00 per 100.

PANSIES.

j^ond novelties in b''ddin^ pansies, Freya
and l''airy Queen, transplanted seedlings, at $1.00
piT 100.

PETUNIA.

'I'«.

New dwarf beddinK variely Adonis, bright car-
mine wilh pure white throat. Two inch pot
plants at *2.00 per 100.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

Nanz & Neuner's New Seedling Rose

WINNIE DAVIS.

I INDOUBTEDLY the finest pink
^ rose introduced in many years,
being a cross between Kaiserin Augusta
Victoria and Belie Siebreclit. For
forcing it cannot be excelled, and for
outdoor growing it is one of the finest.
Consult our Illustrated Catalogue for
full description and price.

20th CENTURYi'i^^'i^S Free to Ali

Our 120 Pase 50th
Annirersary Illustrat-
ed Catalogueof Plants,
Roses. Bulbs, Vines,
Shrubs. Fruit and
Ornanaental Trees.
Seeds, etc., mailed
free to all appli-
cants. Offering for
the first time our new
sensation rose, Winnie
Davis. 60 Green-
houses and 30 Acres.
Addresa j^^j^^ ^ NEUNER, Louisville, Ky.

Address

IVAJV^gJ «B IVE^UJVE^R, Ivoviisvill©, IC^^.

''Everlasting Label"

The newest and best label on the market to label Trees
Rose Bushes, Shrubs, Plants and Flowers; for use in gar-
den and conservatory. Endorsed by Peter Henderson ,t
Co.. .lohn Lewis Chiids and other leading florists. In use in publirr parks of Chicago, St. Paul. "White
House" Conservatory (Washington) and elsewhere. Write for sample to patentee and manvifacturer.

W. W. DODGE, Burlington, Iowa.

Now is the time to get Stock of

ARMSTRONG'S
EVER BLOOMING TUBEROSE

Excelling all other Tuberoses as a
Cut Flower, blooming more freely
than any other variety, the same
bulb continuing to send up flower
stalks consecutive seasons. The
grower is sure to be pleased. ^ ^

ADDRESS

LUTHER ARMSTRONG, Kirkwood. Mo.

PANSIES!

Large plants only, extra Qne and stocky, In bud and
bloom. The best mixture of CaflBler, butmot. Odier
and Trlmardeau. Note reduction. $1.00 per 100: $7 00
per LOGO. AZALEAS, 4-lDch pota, 10 to 12 Incbea
hiKb. well Het with buds. $2.25 per dozen; 3-lDCh $8 00
per 100. » ("ash wltn order.

HENRY ERNST & SON, Washington, Mo.

FINE 2-IN. STOCK.

100 1000

Alternanthera. 2 varieties $1.50 $14 00

IjObella. iratUnR blue. 1.50

Double Petunias, mixed 1.50

Verbenas, mixed l 60

Fuchslfts. mixed i 50

VInca Varleeata 1.50

ABCratum. blue l 25

German Ivy 125

Begonia Metalllca . 2 26

Golden Redder and VerBChafreltll Coleaa . 1 50 15.00

Mixed ColeuB 1.35 12.50

Fisher carnations, rooted cutttngB 75

McGowan " '• " l.OO

R. I. HART,

Hackettstown, N. J.

SPECIAL OFFFR,

A. 1 Stock of Brides and Bridesmaid
2-inch at $2 per 100; jflS per tOOO.
Rooted Carnation Cuttings, Flora Hill,
$1 per 100; Jubilee, $\ per 100; White
Cloud, $2 per 100. Cash with order.
WEST VIEW FLORAL CO., Knightstown, Ind
r!n. VTi n.f.i nn « rooted cuttings

V«llJ.lJ.CtllilUlla. MoGowan,75cperUHl-
$6.0(1 per KHKi. .Seott. $1.00 per 100. Hill, Day-
break aTid Webb. $1 .60 per 100.

VIOLETS, roolej runners, Loui.se and r'.'impbell
50e per 1011. A. S. Chase, Cumberland Centre, Me

1094

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Mar. J/,

THE NEW DISCOVERY I

NO MORE
FUNGOID
DISEASE

54

REPORTS IN
TWO MONTHS

OF THE REMARKABLE AND UNPRECEDENTED
SUCCESS OF

fi E

VELTHA

THE FUNGUS AND DISEASE DESTROYER AND FERTILIZER.

J 9

CARNATIONS.

"Ours have never l>e<n so free from
rust".— Mb. Fcisteb, Head Gardner, Glen-
daragh, S. Devon.

"Surpassed anything I had hoped for.
Not a spot or Dleinish on them.'— MB.
HiBBEHD. Abbots Kipton Hall, Himlingdon.

"Like small gooseberry bushes, never
showed a trace ot disease."— MR. HEMS-
LEY, Seapoint, Birchinglon.

"No .sign of rust. "—Mb. JOHNSON, 25,
Mersey Road, Aigburth.

No progressive Agriculturalist or Horti-
culturist should be without a copy ot the
new pamphlet, "The Katioual Method of
Treating Fungoid Diseases, ' gratis and
Post Free ol the Authors.

One ounce of "VELTHA" Is approxi-
mately sufflclent to dress 4 square

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

"I tried the "Veltha Kmulsion" on some
Chrysanthemums badly affected with
"Rust," and after syringing them 3 times
at intervals of 3 days they were completely
cleaned of the disease. "—Mb.F. Thndbidge
"Brooklands," Broomheld, Chelmsford.

"I tried "Veltha" on some Chrysanthe-
mums for "Rust" and bad no further
trouble."— Mb. D. R. Dixon, The Gardens,
Hagley Hall, Stourbridge.

"The "Veltha" I had from you for the
Rust on my "Mums," has done its work
well, and this.season I have had much better
blooms and free from rust."- Mb. Wm.
Lewis. The Gardens, East Sutton Park,
Near Maidstone.

"Not a trace of rust."— MB. ANDREW
Porter, Head Gardner to Lord Ashtown.

"A great succeBS."— MR S. FOSTER,
Head Gardner, Tenterden Hall, Middlesex.

"A valuable discovery."— MR. Habmer.
Head Gardner, "Riversdale, "Thames Ditton.

TOMATOES.

"Having now had a fair trial of •'Veltha^'
as a cure for Tomato Disease, I am glad to
inform you I have found it a thorough
success^ I dressed all the houses with it
except one. Those dressed with **VeItha"
were entirely free from the slightest trace
of disease, and carried a spleiiilid crop;
the house which was not so dressed was a
total wreck, I expect there will be a large
demand for it amongst Tomato Growers
this season. *'—Mh. M. Campbell, of Auchin-
raith, Scotland-

ESSEX.— "A house of Tomatoes treated
with "Veltha" gave a good crop almost free
from disease, notwithstanding that the pre-
vious season it was a mass of corruption."—
Mr. Mtters. Hockley.

HEKKf OKU.~"I used "Velt!ia"and had
a splendid crop of Tomatoes, and did not
lose one. Last year I lost all but one." —
Mr. Morrow, Leominster.

*'I used **Veltha" and had an enormous
ort»p and no signs of disease."— MR. H.
Russell, Head Gardner to Lady Hindlip.

WM. WOOD & SON, Ltd.,

yards.

RETAIL PRICES-25/- per cwt.; 13/- K-cwt.; 3/- 7 lbs.

IV R — Sneclal Prices to Growers an. I the Trade and for Large Ouantities. Specially packed for Export iu Alr-Tight Branded
• • 'Barrels. Special Onotations tabled. CABLK— Woo.l. VVooll Green. 33 Medals and Diplomas Awarded to

Contractors to Her Majesty's Government, The London County Council. Royal Parks and
Gardens, and the Principal Botanic Gardens at Home and Abroad.
II UIUIJ JAMES L. WOOD, r. R. H. S., Managing Director. Est. 1850. Incor. 1895.

5 Sole Manufacturers and Exporters of "Veltha."

I British-Colonial and Foreign Horticultural Wareliousemen and Mercliants. NORTH BRITISH WHARF, WOOD GREEN, LONDON, N.

5 T-n,l(.r the di-itiii"uishc(l pationatTo of Hi-r Most Gracious Majesty, The yiieen. His Koyal Highness, the Prince of Wales. His Royal

3 HWhiesi file r),rke of York His Koval Highness, the Duke of Connaught. Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Albany. Her Koyal

£ Hilhness the Duche-s of Teck. His Majesty, the King of the Belgians. Her Imperial Majesty, the Ex-Empress Eugenie. Comte

5 (le Paris. ' Coniie tic liaiUet and the leading nobility and gentry in the Kingdom.

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PREPARED ♦

TROPICAL

PALMS

-AND-

CYGAS
..LEAVES.

Send for Catalogue.

Ostertao Bros., "-»-

Washington and letterson Aves.. ST. LOUIS, MO.

Die Bindakunst

Einzige Special Zeitschrift der

Welt fur BLUMENBINDEREI.

Probenummern omsonst.
Abonnement JO M. jahrlich.

J. OLBERTZ, Bindekunst Verlag,

ERFURT, DEUTSCHLAND,

A New Catalogue entitled

Flowers and Floral Designs.

Twelve pages and handsome cover.

Shows forty-one arrangements, with prices.

For agents' use, or promoting out-of-town trade.

Sample, 40c in Stamps. Circular Free.

DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher, BUFFALO.

FRUIT AND FLOWER PLATES

Seed Packets and Supplies of all kinds for
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS a"" SEEDSMEN

SEIirnD S'OE. I'K.ICE LIST.
Stock Cuts, 10c. per square Inch. Bnjtravlng by all
processes. Printing and LIthOKraphlnK. Illustrated
CatalORueB a specialty.

VREDENBUR6 & CO., Rcchester, N. Y,

SUMMER VACATION TRIPS.

Of course you're goini: aw;iy for a few weeks
this summer' Haye >nu decided wliere to go? It
is our business to give assistance to those who
travel. We will gladly furnish you with maps,
rates, time schedules, and full inforniation regard-
ing any trip vou mav have in contcmplalion. If
your plans are not yet made, we may be able to
offer vou valuable suggestions. Write to us. F. \.
PALMER, A. G. P. Agent, Wabash Railroad,
310-312 Marquette Building, Chicago, 111.

PALM LEAVES.

FOR DECORATING. loon lo.ooo

l5-24.in. stems $4.50 |36.00

24-35. in. stems 6 50 54.00

FOR PREPARING.

l5-24-in. stems f3.75 $30 00

24-35-in. stems 3,25 45.00

Small sizes from 1,50 11.25 up

Long-leaf Pines from 10.00 up.

Above prices are for cash with order only.
Low freight. Twelve years' experience.

V. SCHMELZ, Sylvan Lake, Fla.

EverpreeD, Liaurel orHemlock Roping at 3c to (jc
per yard. Evergreen at 4c per pound; Laurel al
2!-sc per pound. Short Hemlock fur roping at 80c
per 100 pounds The Best 8pbaenum Mobs on the
market at oOc per barrel. Hardy Cut Fancy and
DaKKer Ferns al $1.10 per 11)00. Tehms— Strictly
caehorC- O. D from unknown parties. Address
all orders by mall or wire to

H.J. SMITH, Hinsdale, Mass.

If You Have Stock To Sell...

the best way to make that fact known to the trade is by regular
advertising in rv*.* k » T-*t • A.

GiveitatriaL ..iThc AiTierican Florist.

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The American Florist.

1095

Bayersdorfer & Co/s Goods for
Enterprising American Florists.

TAKE OUR BASKETS, FOR INSTANCE: you need them for large effects, nowadays, for rooted plants and heavy
material. Ours are of best workmaushio and they cost you no more than you pay elsewhere for stock that will sag or fade after
one using. Plant baskets and dishes with ziflC pans for plants are a leading specialty with us; the styles are right up-to-date.
Send for a sample selection. They sell themselves.

OUR AMERICAN BEAUTY VASES have had an unprecedented demand and are simply indispensable to the florist

of the year I'lOO.

OUR FERN DISHES are a distinct line of goods. Although elaborately decorated and of rich effect, they cost no more
than the common goods.

LARGE HAMPERS
FOR EASTER
PLANTS.

Pot uovers in crepe
paper, plain
willow, willow and
Jumbo braid or
celluloid. Fascinating
combinations.

LITTLE VIOLET
HAMPERS.

Sillc cords and tassels
in lavender, white,
pinic or pale green.

VIOLET
HANDKERCHIEFS.

Very dainty.

We are the largest manufacturers and distributers of wheat sheaves and prepared Cycas leaves in America. Therefore our
prices cannot be duplicated anywhere for goods of equal quality.

We can supply good Cape flowers in any quantity called for. Really good Capes are never too plenty. Moss wreaths and
metal designs, porcelain flowers and immortelles.

For staking hyacinths, lilies and other pot plants, we have a new line of neatly rounded and pointed sticks, in lengths
from 18 inches to 24 inches. Try them.

REMEMBER that our business has been with florists always. Long association and observation have given us the
knowledge of what the American floral trade needs. Our whole aim is to supply you with goods that you can sell.

BAYERSDORFER & CO.,

50-52-54-56 North Fourth Street^

PHILADELPHIA^ PA.

1096

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Mar. J/,

^^^W.C.KRICK'S

FLORISTS'

Immortelle Letters.Etc.

Medal Awarded at the

World's Fair
and Highest Award

Wherever Exhibited.

These Letters and
Designs are made of
the best Immortelles,
wired on wood or metal
frames, having holes
drilled In them to In-
sert toothpicks, by
which they are fastr
ened In the design.
Give them a trial. Ton
will tind these goods to
be superior to any In
the market.

2-lnch Letters, $2.50

per 100.

Postage, 15 cts. per 100.

For other styles of Letters, Emblems and Designs
send for catalogue. Before purchasing send for free
sample and catalogue, and compare with any other
letter on the market.

For sale by all Florists' Supply Dealers.

W. C. KRICK, 1287 Broadia), BrDoMyn, H.Y.

Boston Florist Letter Go.

MANXTFACTUKEBS OF

FLORISTS' LETTERS.

INDISPENSABLE

.AT.

E>A.»arE>I^ !

GrieKKlV^ OOOD® GrlilCKlV GrOOOS

I

This wooden box nicely stained and var.
nlshed, 18x30x13 made In two sectionB. one
for each size letter, given away with first
order of 50O letters.

Block Letters, H^ or 2-lnch size, per 100. R.0O.
Script Letters, W. Fastener with each letter orwoKl.
Dsed by leading florist* everywhere and for sale by
all wholesale Uorists and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas, and Manager,
84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS.

The Philadelphia
^ Wire Worits.

HENRY RAJSIK, Proprietor.

Manufacturers of all kinds of

WIRE GOODS for foi-'^te' n^e.
*HY fLORAL. 807-809 No. Fourth St.,

gHo°"«Jr,CH. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

A. HERRMANN,

Cape flowers, ai-i- colobs;
Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs,
AND All Florists' Supplies.

Send for Prices.
404.4I2 East 34th St.. NEW YORK.

John Conley & Son,

Manofacttirers of
2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET.

—I T?rr~rTr "Vorlce

Rhubarb Linnaeus

Bright rod, early, large stock of good roots.
Can be sent safely bv freight any distance.
30 for $1.00; $3.50 per 100. 260 or more at
rate $22.50 per 1000. Cash with order.

T. G. ARNOLD, Florist,

Money Order Office, FRANKFORI SPRINGS, PA.

COLLECTION No. I

CONTAINING THE FOLLOWING:

500 Green Galax.
500 Bronze Galax.

50 Green Leucothoe Sprays.

50 Bronze Leucothoe Sprays.
500 Fancy Ferns.
500 Dagger Ferns.

25 Palmetto Leaves,

25 "Easter Palm" Leaves.
JOO "Calvary" Leaves.

VALUE $5.50 FOR $3.00

Cash with Order.

COLLECTION No. 2

CONT.\INING THE FflLLOWlXG;

iOOO Green Galax.
1000 Bronze Galax.
100 Green Leucothoe Sprays.
100 Bronze Leucothoe Sprays
JOOO Fancy Ferns.
1000 Dagger Ferns.
50 Pahnetto Leaves.
50 "Easter Palm" Leaves.
250 "Calvary" Leaves.

VALUE $9.00 FOR $6.00

Cash with Order.

«!

All the above can be had, separately and in any quantity or case lots.
Write, telephone or telegraph.

Also WILD SMILAX, SPRUCE, LAUREL-ROPING and Green Goods of every
description at market prices.

Telepbone. 2065 Madison Square. 42 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY

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Florists' Supplies

In best quality only

Always on Hand,

C^Q^TJ© F^XO"%^^GI*S« new crop, prime white, the lb., $1.00 Net.
(j(-^J^X^J^3C X^^^1.°'^^^^S* extra fine, green or bronze, the 1000, $1.00 Net.

0>roas lea.xres, prepared. Cycas ""^o'Jfagr' Wreaths.
Blaster :Baskets, Glass Vases, ='^- l':,:Z.!r"^'

Are you interested in securing Bargains ? Then ■write for
Our Special April Offers of
....Wire Frames, Wheat Sheaves and Metal Designs....

^fllX !BXilt> ^Xnd. I'laLin't importation orders, booked now.

Send us your list for appraisement.

■wT^-g --^.__5 — -,-#- «3 9 C&^z^^=k^-4 ^ in choicest strains: Primula Sinensis, Cineraria and other
■■^ iOriaSXaS ^tStJCl^ i^j^ds Examine Trade List.

^ejjonset E*aiDejr F^lo-wer* I'o'ts, waterproof.

We are headquarters and the Manufacturers' General Agents.

August Rolker & Sons,

52 Dey Street, New York.

Importers and Manufacturers

ii^Florists' Supplies.

918 FILBERT STREET. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

ESTABUSHED
1666

EMILSTEFFErtS>

5UCC.™ N.STErFEr(S.
*"D5TEFrEN5BR0S.

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1097

m B

NICOMITE

1 i

(PATENT)

Vapor Insecticide

POWDER

No labor required. Harmless to bloom and foliage.

A CERTAIN KILLER OF ALL GREENHOUSE BUGS.

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN

The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co., Louisville, Ky.

j ColijimlbiQ^ Tvtlb^ |

FOR PLANTS AND TREES.

I

With or without
s carriers,

as desired.

i

Made in 5 sizes

of the
bestCof Cypress.

"THE TUB THAT LASTS FOREVER."

GET YOUR ORDER IN NOW FOR EASTER TRADE.

Manufactured

i' THE INVALID APPLIANCE CO.,

150=160 Vedder Street,
CHICAGO.

3SWJW?^»RiRf^^»?J!i5«Z2»JfiSaSJ5iS?S»B^^

1098

The American Florist.

Mar. ?/•,

Amsterdam, N. Y.

The store of John C. Hatcher has been
so extensively remodeled that it is now
unquestionably one of the finest estab-
lishments of its kind in the country, and
auch as to give the proprietor every
reason to be proud of the success he has
achieved as a florist. The floor has been
dropped to the street level as far back as
the palm garden, to reach which one
ascends several marble steps. The floor-
ing is something entirely new in this
section, being known as terraza. From
the timbers to the surface it is nine
inches in thickness. The bottom is of
cement, into which is driven, and then
rolled, crushed Italian marble, which is
next polished and oiled.

This work, which occupied several
weeks, was done by an Italian who was
brought to this country by one of the
Vanderbilts, in whose palatial home he
spent three years putting in similar floor-
ing. The baseboards are of white marble
and the walls are finished in a har-
monious tint, while the ceiling is metal.

The palm garden in the rear is one of
the most attractive features of the store.
In the basement are cool rooms and the
work shop. Mr. Hatcher reports busi-
ness excellent all winter.

North Adams, Mass. — Business has
been generally satisfactory here all
througn the winter and the pros-
pects for spring plant trade are par-
ticularly good. M. S. Worden, who has
been on the sick list for several weeks, is
now rapidly recovering. It is likely that
considerable glass will be erected here
the coming season, of which some 1500
feet will be added to Mr. Worden's estab-
lishment.

Quality!

THAT'S MY TALKING
POINT. J- J- J- J-

WOTHERSPOON

WAT€flifiG Pot

PAT.APR.17, 1B94

Every WotherspoonWatering
Pot has the above brass label on.

When you buy a galvanized
pot see that it has this soldered
on, and you will have a pot that
there is more care taken in the
manufacturing of than any other
made.

READING SEEDSMEN SELL THEM.

James R. Wotherspoon,

206-208 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

WHITE ENAMEL REFRIGERATOR GO.

St. Paul

Minn.

MANUFACTURERS OF FioHsts' RefHgerators.

Torrespondence Solicited.

St. Paul, MiNft., iM.-cL-mbeit8,.1898.
White Enamel Refrigerator Co., St. Paul, Minn.:

Dear Sirs— Siuce using your ice ciue in our retail (lower department we have saved 30.'ptr cent,
ill the consumption of ice. Our saving in flowers we cannot accurately determine, but should estimate
conservatively 25 per cent. Not only this, flowers keep with us as they never did before, and retain
their salable appearance longer. Your box is certainly a boon to the florists, and we predict a wonder-
ful sale on them, esper-ially to the florists, when their qaaliticati-.ns become known.

Yours truly, L. L. MAY cV CO.

CYCLONE SPRAY PUMP

THK GBKAT 1N8BCT ExTKRMI-

NATOR. SprayaseflDeasraist. JUBt
the thing for Roses. Palm-, Pota-
toes. Tobacco, Small Fruits, Hen-
Ronctfl etc All tlti, 50c. ; all ......

?oll9bed coppeF. »1 CO.' Cnsft iMh Order. Welgbs,
tinsed. alinut 5 pounds. Buyer pays express.
STEVENS & CO., 107 Chambers St. ,N.Y. City.

Universal Insecticide

For Flower«» Trees
and Anlmalg.

Recommended and in use
by the foremost florists and
nurserymen in the land.
For Sale at the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. GO.

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y.

SiDlIax strlDKlng made easy
by ihe use of

MEYER

GRCE\jSILK4LINE

'lust the shade olthe foliage.
8am pies and prices free.
JOHN C. MEYER <S CO.,
80-84 Kingston St. BOSTON, MASS

For sale by leading Florlsta

HEADQUARTERS

COCOA FIBRE,
SHEEP MANURE,
BONE all grades,
IMPORTED SOOT.

SPHAGNUM and
GREEN MOSS,
RUSTIC WORK, all kinds,
CLAY'S FERTILIZER.

DINNE & CO., igJTV.! New York.

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES.

American florist Advertisements
Pay Advertisers.

Mcdonald bros.,

IRON

RESERVOIR

VASES

AND

IRON LAWN
SETTEES.

For Lawns and
Cemeteries.

108-114 Liberty St..
COLUMBUS. OHIO.

Send for Oib 1900 Catalogue.

WHEN IN WANT OF

RAFFIA!

WRITE

Jacob & Allison,

IMPORTERS.
63 Pine St'eet, NEW YORK.

PREPARED
CYGAS LEAVES

Perpetuated

Palms and

Palm Leaves.

Send For Prices.

TROPICAL PREPARED PLANT CO., Orlando. Fla.

By using our first-class

PREPARED PALM MATERIAL

Florists can mak.- their own PREPARED PALMS.

Write us for full purticulnrs and prices, or set-
our adv. in Ameiiican Florist during February
and March.
Florida Natural Products Co.. Box 327. Orlando, Fla.

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cJMANZ

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I95~207-S- CANAL ST
• CHICAGO •

TME vm.^S\ ENOROT^G RLAN|LI.Na:H:E WORLD

ILLUMINATED FOR^TfllSnS^^L •
PERFE^feciLITIES I N S II R:E<BlE^ljBm^!illta

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The American Florist.

Mar. J/,

Our business has increased every year.
We want an increase for this year.

Our daily capacity is four loo-ft. Greenhouses.
Does this signify anything?

We have plenty of time to figure.

Estimates and plans cheerfully furnished.
Write us your wants.

i$

CYPRESS '&^'^^^^:5^.>^

fJOHN C. 'niTOieSBLACKHAWKST.

LIQUID PLANT FOOD

For Greenhouse Cultivating.

EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY,
Chicago Office: 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston.

H. K. Snidek, Suite «3, 260 Clark St.

RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS,

100 lb, bag S 1.75

M ton S7.S0

«ton S 14. 50

I ton $28.00

F. O. B. Bridgeport, Conn.

— ALSO —

Odorless Lawn Dressing.

Terms, Cash with Order.

RED TOWERS GREENHOUSES,

.HACKBNSACK, N. J.

Do the American Florist a small favor
Mention the paper when writing adver-
tisers.

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OTblOQO

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KOL erui J^ OVA ()a -kUd.

BONE MEAL

Made for ray own use and thp use ot
other Florists who want a good article.
Try a bag now and be convinced

$3 50 per 200-1 b. bag, and $35.00 per ton.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster. Pa.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,
SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large quantity of
AI SHEEP MANURE. "^"Send for
Price List and Sample.
B«^8t fertilizer for Top DresHlug.

?!;i)ia?enTs7."- LONG ISLAND CITY.

H

ItBurng

^

^

sThe most convenient way R|
ofapplyin^ an insecticide l(\l
everyet devised. No pans »Jv
required -No heating of s^l
irons-No trouble-Cannot ^b
injure the most sensitive fyj
blooms-Very effective. ^V
Price O0<t per box of 12 Mji
rolls. All dealers sell it! MM

1

Skabcura Dip .Co. r^^

St. Louis — Chicago. ^

^M

Sheep
Manure

DRIED
AND PULVERIZED.

PUREST and cleanest
Siieep Manure on the
mariict. Write for sam-
ples and prices.

PUCE ORDERS NOW.

J. V. HERRION,

Un. stock Yds, Chicago.

in car
lots.

MANURE

Pulverized, $8 00 per ton.
Natural, $4.00 per ton.

IN SACKS OR BARRELS BY THE TON

Pdlverizki), $12.00. Natural, $8.00, f. o. b.

E. C. NEWBURY, Mitchell, So. Dak.

PLACE YOUR NAME.

9 before tlie puroli&i

THE AMEBICAN FLORIST.

and your specialties before tlie puroliasing florists of the entire country
.dvr •

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PLYnOUTH PLACE
CHICAGO

Book, Job $ News
Printers....

NURSERY AND SEED
CATALOGUES

THE BEST

EDITION and PAMPHLET
BINDERY ^ ^ ^ oe

TO BE FOUND IN THE
UNITED STATES.

1102

The American Florist.

Mar. J/,

Des Plaines, III.

There is in this neighborhood a wealth
of good Easter material coming along in
good shape. Frank Garland still has a
large stock of his fancy tulips on hand.
Roses grown here in solid beds are satis-
factory from the fact that they bloom all
the year around. Mr. Garland has a fine
house of adiantum and one of smilax.
Carnations are producing freely and
5,000 gladioli look as if they would be
just right for the festive season. Mr.
Garland will do considerable tearing
down and rebuilding this year and he
will also put in a new boiler.

S. Garland, Jr., grows a great variety
of material, his callas and violets being
especially noteworthy. Freesias and
forget-me-nots are good. Pansies prom-
ise an abundant crop of bloom and Day-
break carnations are very fine. Migno-
nette is used here extensively to fill breaks
in the carnation benches, and judging
from its quality, it likes the situation.

W. S. Garland is just getting over an
attack of sickness but he was busy, nev-
ertheless, at the time of our visit, bunch-
ing extra fine Daybreak blooms.

Fort Wayne, Ind. — Mrs. Augusta
Wulf, formerly at 72 Barr street, has
opened a very attractive store at 130
Calhoun street.

Paducah, Ky. — C. L, Brunson &
Company have completed the rebuilding,
upon enlarged scale, of the two houses
recently destroyed by fire and now have
an establishment thoroughly up-to-date
in every respect.

FLOWER POTS

ALL KINDS.

STANDARD POTS

A SPECIALTY

List and SAMPLES PRBB.
SWAHN'S POTTERY MF'G CO..

P. O. Box 78, Minneapolis, Minn,

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANUFACTUBBRS OF

Flower Pots.

Before baying vrlte for prloet
361-363 Herndon Street
ne&r Wrlghtwood Ave.*

CHICAGO. Il-Lr

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

PmsT Quality. Orbam Colon.
SSt ln.,p«rlO0O..|i«) I 8M U.. par 1000, | 4 «S
i la., " .. aT5 4 Id., " (20

2Min., " .. IK I iB., " 10 80

a in., " .. 4 70 I • in., " 16 50

Faokacei extra,

C HENNECKE C0.""'^^1if.''"-

please men f ion the A me> ican Ftorist zvhen u * ilirte-

Standardly* tat

FLOWER

Pots

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.

Please mention the A met tcau Florist ivhen -.Lriline

GARDENING

This Is the paper to recommend to your
customers, the leading horticultural

Journal in America for amateurs

•2.00 Per Year. Sample Copies Free.

Liberal terms to florists who taSe subsorlptlons,

THE GARDENING GO. "»"»" Bidg. CHICAGO.

@ @ @

i«E>i> Floors

FOR THE MILLION.

Sample Pot with Price Mailed Free.

TRESH TOBACCO STEMS, one cent per pound,

Put up in bales of two to three hundred pounds.

G. G. POLLWORTH GO..

FLORISTS^ SUPPLIES.

flower Pots,

STANDARD SIZES.

FULL SIZE AND RED COLOR.

Per 1000

2-in $2,74

2y2.in ,,,. 3.76

3-in 4.77

314 6.00

4-in 7 50

Per 1000

4y2-in $10.26

5-in 13.68

6-in 20.52

7-in 34.20

S-in 5000

No Charge for Packages. Terms Cash.
Money Order or Check.

BRIDGETON POTTERY,

W. J. SMITH. SR.. ProD.

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BRANCH jjl, l|]lhj^^CTORY,
VtAREHOVsSyil^M n3-719

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Jersey (in.N J,
lo/jc Island (iir.H,Y. 'y^

THOSE RED POTS

"STANDARDS"

FULL 8IZB AND WIDB BOTTOMS.
BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS.

DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y,

HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT. MICH.,

RSD 400 HOWARD 8T,

KELLER BROS.,

213-15-17-19-21-23 Pearl SI,.
NORRISTOWN. PA.

Manufacturers ot Standard Flower Pots, red lu
color, equal to the best on the marl^et; are 16
miles from Philadelphia, best of railroad connec-
tions. We give special attention t3 mail orders 8 d
make special sizes to order in quantities,
postal will bring prices and discounts.

PATENT

Adjustable Vase Holders.

No. 1. — Brass, nickeled, 4 feet long,
sis clasps to each rod.

Price complete (with green or white
tumblers) $2.25.

Price complete (with green or white
cornucopia vases) $2,50

Xo. 3.— Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed and
nickeled, with three clasps for 5
to 6- inch pots each $1.75.

KIFT'S PATENT

'TJk. FLOWER TUBES.

(As per illustnition), 4-inrhes long,
V^-inch diameter, per 100, $3.50.

Both the above are indispensable to the decora-
tor. In use and highly recommended by the prin-
cipal retail stores. Send for illustrated circular.

JOSEPH KIFT & SON, Florists,

1725 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

.CataLoG^?!

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Paciied in small crates, easy tojiandle.
Price per crate
1500 2-ln. pots In crate, %i ~~

1600 2H " " 6.26 t» 8 " " 3.00

1500 2S " " B.OO 48 9 " ' 3,60

1000 3 " " 6 00 48 10 " " 4.80

800 3H " •' 6.80 24 11 ■• " 3.60

500 4 " " 4,60 24 12 " " 4,80

320 6 '• " 4,51 1214 " " 4,80

144 6 " ■' 3,16 816 " " 4,60

Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list
ot Cyllndftre tor Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. 10 per cent for cash with order. Address

HILFINQER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. V.

AnonsT lioLEiB & B0N8, New York Agents

53 DBT STBBST. NBW TOBK CITY,

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1103

ROSES A SPECIALTY.

..eSXABLlSHEO 1800

^. B. Doris & Son,

Tested looses, Tlan'ts.oml 'Bulbs ^

i HIGHEST QUALITY.
} LOWEST PRICES.

'Purcellville, I'a.. <:yC/.C^. w^" 1S9^

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B. DAVIS &SON.^

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Mar. J/,

AMERICAN CHAMPION BILER

This is mi picter as the only
AMERICAN BORE.

THE EVERLASTIN HINGE.

MR. EDITUR:

I hev bin a readin awl about the diffikilty in Sooth Afrike an it
made my blud bile to hear how them Bores is treated. Mi frenz tck mc
ime sumthin uv a bore miself when ime trien to sel em mi Bilers an fixins.
Wcl i made up mi mind tew jine the bores an help em tew lik them
britishers, so i got sum soger klose an had mi pictur took as a starter, an
by this time wud heve bin f itin on top uv a kopj or a runin mi best licks towrd Damittohldorph — whitch is klose
Pertoria — if the tailor an Picter man hadn't took a lean on me fur wot i owed em, so ile hev to sel a lot uv mi
Kole savin Bilers an Nu Departer MEAT SAW Sash liftin contrapshins and Everlastin Sash Hinges afore i kin
go to save the Bores, so cf Florists heve anny liken fur the Bores or simpatha fur me thay wil send in ther orders.
Mi name is J. D. Carmody an i liv in Evansville, Indiana, klose to Posey Kounty.

P. S. — Mi name wen i get amung the Bures, el be Ginerale Joccobus Damiter Karmoditus Stein-burger,
Kommandur uv the Amazon Kore.

•NEW DEPARTURE-"
''VENT1U(\TING f\PPl.lf\NCE.^
Best and Cheapest on arth.

■ttiiiiitttaHUitituuuiiitiiAiitiiiimtumtiiimiiuumtuimmtumimmuiiuumiiiitiiiimAUititiiAtuiiitimmmiiiiitmuiiiiiitititmg

We are supplying

material for extensions for some of the best-known growers in the
country, men who would not have ' 'cheap" lumber, whose first require-
ment is quality.

Let us give an estimate on your contemplated houses ; the figures
will be so low they'll surprise you. Then we'll tell you where you can
see samples of our work ; it will be so good it will please you.

A. DIETSCH & CO.,

615-621 Sheffield Ave., CHICAGO. |

I CAUrORMA RED CEDAR AND LOUISIANA CYPRESS.

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HARTMAN picket^fence

fills completely all fence requi'^itcH as to bt-auty, utility
and durability. Specially designed for lawns, parks,
cemeteries, school Rrounds. Ac. Looka best and is heHt
when built with our steel posts. Illustrated cataloR free.
HARTMAN M'F'Q CO.. 80X^6.- ELLWOOD CITV. PA.

Or lioom 46, 809 Brondwuy, New York City.
Pka^c mention the A ma nan Flot ist when n? ithig.

eituni

1

The most widely oiroulated 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 copieiif ree.

]ujwi6TMer-Trfure.

ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wish-
ing to do business with Europe should send
for the

"Horticultural Advertiser"

This Is the 'Jritish Trade Paper, being read weekl;
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."
Chilwan Nurserias. - Notts, Ensland.

American Florist Advts.

Mean More Business.

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1105

\RLAND5 IRON GUTTER

Parties contemplating using

note the following extracts

issued to

Iron Gutters will do well to
from Patent No. 616,781
George M. Garland:

The object of the invention is to provide a valley-gutter for greenhouses which will be so constructed as
to combine a stop for the glass and a drip conductor.

Another object of the invention is to so construct the gutter that the devices for fastening the gutter to
supports will be below the weather-face of the gutter, thus avoiding perforations of the weather-face and
consequent liability to leakage.

The nails, screws, or other fastening devices are passed through the drop flanges and into the lower ends
of the roof -beams, so that these fastening devices for connecting the valley-gutter to the roof structure are below
the weather-faces of the valley-gutter, and consequently the weather-faces of the valley-gutter need not be
perforated, insuring against leakage.

cz€

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GEO. M. GARLAND, = = Pes Plaines, 111.

High Grade Heaters

(ALL CAST IRON.)

In our STANDARD BOILERS tlie castings con-
tainins watprhav*- numerous shallow chambers that
hangr over the fire und imm<'diately receive all heat
and allow none to pass wastt-d to the chimney. The
lioiler contains only three cored castings and is
quickly erected.

NO WATER CASTINGS

Are exposed to outside air, but protected by cast iron
asbestos lined casing which effectually prevents the
radiation of tbc heat and caust-s thf water chambers
to be entirely surrounded by the heat.

SIMPLICITY
OF OPERATION

WITH ENORMOUS EFFICIENCY IS THE

CLAIM WE MAKE FOR

THIS BOILER.

P. B. MAGRANE, Florist. Lynn. Mass., says:

"Your Stundard Hot. Water Boiler No. 32 is all that
you recommeud it to be. It does the work for me
nicely that other lioilers have failed to do. It heat.s a
tireerihouse 80x18 and also a large two-story barn and
makes them "juite comfortable in thecoldest weather,
"g I liigbiy recommend it to any one as a first-class
^ heater both from point of efficiency and economy."

We make a special price on the first Boiler
going to a place where we have none in use.

Our Catalogue B contains informa-
tion valuable to Florists and will be
sent with Dricea on apDiication.

GIBLIN <&CO..

IV. 'ir.

1106

The American Florist.

Mar, J/,

New^ Haven, Conn.

The cut flower trade has shown little
change since Lent commenced, funeral
work taking the place of decorations
for social functions. The funeral of
ex-Senator Graham on March 22 was an
occasion for good work and most of the
local craft did some of it. The retailers
are a little anxious at the outlook for
plants for Easter. Lilium longlflorum is
rather backward with most growers
and a number will not have any in at all.
Azaleas are looking very good and the
prospect is that we will have enough to
go around. Crimson Ramblers and other
flowering plants are looking very well.
Roses and carnations are both coming in
plentifully for Easter week.

The florists of Middletown who handle
seeds are complaining that the gratuitous
distribution of seeds by the government
has materially interfered with their busi-
ness. Nearly every voter whose name
appears in the city directory has received
a quantity of the free seeds through the
mail.

The recent wind storm damaged the
greenhouses of Fred Horn to the extent
of two boxes of 16x24 glass.

Recent visitors: Rob't Greenlaw, Bos-
ton; C. Smith, of Smith & Fetters, Cleve-
land; L. Siebert, East Hampton, Conn.;
J. Herman, New York; G. G. McClunie,
Hartford, Conn.; R. Dryer, Woodside,
N. Y.

cypRESs

IS MUCH M >RB DmUWUftHAN PINE.

"lis-:
SASH BARS

w» TO i|ii pfET •"iEMOTM «m LOf^GER.

iREENHOySi

AND(

mt 8UII.0if(« MATERIAL. (

"CYPjRESJS LUMBER^Oiw^USES."

Send for^r Special firee«housfr<3f colar.

THE
KINNEY
PUMP.

For applying
Liquid
Manure it

hasnoequail

Sent prepaid
for $2.50.
Without spray-
ing valvo$2.00.

?^. Tlie HOSE COK>ECTIOK CO."Tr-

IJii SCOLLAY BOILER

"INVINCIBLE"

FOR GREENHOUSE HEATINQ.

steam or Hot Water.

^^SBND STAMP FOB OATALOQOIL

JOHN A. SCOLLAY,

74-76 Myrtle Ave., BROOKLYN. N. Y.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

Ml BOQ for GreenbouBeB, Conservatories, Hot-
liLBdS beds, etc. Also Hotbed Sashes and
Mats. PalnU, Oils. etc. THE REED QLASS A
pain! CO.. 4S8 W. BroadMf. NEW YORK.

...PIPE...

We carry at all times a complete stock of all sizes of second-hand
pipe in first class condition, repainted, rethreaded and complete with
couplings. Our prices will interest you.

We have been selling to Florists generally for years,

BOILER TUBES OR FLUES

Of a second-hand nature, for hot water heating, and for general purposes.
It is all in nice condition and practical for further use. Note our prices:

2 inch

3 Inch

4 Inch

6 els. per ft.

8 cts. per ft.

- 12 cts. per ft.

Write for our catalogue No. 47, quoting low prices on SASH, ROOF-
ING GLASS, BRAND NEW GARDEN HOSE, and supplies in gen-
eral bought by us at SHERIFFS' AND RECEIVERS' SALES.

CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO.,

West 35th end Iron Sts.

CHICAGO. ILL.

Plfase mrttliOTi tht' American Florist zvhen unling.

Standard Ventilating
Machine.

HAS POSmVttY NO
EQUAL FOR

, AND

STRENGTH,
DURABILITy
BJSTEATNESSj"

Guaranteed tor 10 years. Has a solid wheel and
shaft cast in one (malleable Iron). No slipping on
Line Sh»n M tne case with all others. Catalogue
free..,..

YOUNG8TOWN. OHIO.

Please mention the A merican Florist ifhen -u't tttng.

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.
Send to nearest office for Catalogue "A 3."

RIDER-ERICSSON ENGINE CO.

28 Cortlandt Street, Hew York. Teniente-Rey 71,
239 Franklin Street, Boston. Havana Cuba

692 Craig- Street, Montreal, P. Q.

86 Itake Street, Chicago.

40 S. 7th Street, Philadelphia.

22 A. Pitt Street, Sidney, N. S. W.

Please Mention American Florist.

SASH

HOTBED,

GREENHOUSE,

VENTILATOR

GULF CYPRESS BARS.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Manufactured by
S. JACOBS & SONS, Offlce 406 W. 13th SI . New York.

GLASS

AT WL

locneani

HQLESAI.E. Cata-
10 Kitlaikta* Fnmlihed.

LYANS' IMPROVED

V£MriiAnMC\
APPAMAFUS I

WRiTt roR iLLUSrRATtO -.ATALOCUe

gtfAKf/t c/rrH/Ufimmm.

■^•*".^-r^-»- RICHMOND, INQk

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1107

Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating

Absolutely Sectional tn Every Part

ESTABLISHED 1859

We Would Call Your Attention to the Following Letter:

KEAP STREET GREENHOUSES,

Brooklyn, New York, Marcli 2H, liioo.
Messrs. Thos. W. Weathered's Sons,

Nos. 46 and 48 Marion bt., New York City.
Gentlemen :—

[ purcliased from you last Seiitember one of your Sectional Hot Water Boilers for my
(ireenhouse at Flatbush, and was so well pleaded with the results that I bought another one
f<ir my Keap Street Greenhouses, taking out another make.

Anything I mi^ht say would not be too higli praise for your boilers.
It works perfi'Ctly, and I am pleased to say that so far I have saved in coal one-half
the cost of the boiler. They will therefore pay for themselves in another year, a result which
I consider remarkable. I would be pleased to reply to anyone desiring the actual proof of
above. Yours very tru'y,

Signed, JOHN SCOTT.
P. S. Kindly book my order for another boiler. I will let you know later when to deliver it.

J. S.

Conical Boilers

SECTIONAL VIEW.

The Weathered
Patent Improved Sectional Boiler

J 899 MODEL

1898 SILVER MEDAL awarded us by the N. Y
Florists' Club for best construction. Send 4
cents postage tor Illustrated Catalogue. . . .

Seven Sizes

Self=Feeding Boilers

For Small Conservatories

Conservatories, Greenhouses, Etc.

Erected complete of our patent Iron Frame construction, or of Wood
and Iron combined, or of Wood alone. Hot Bed Sash Frames, etc.

THOS. W, WEATHERED^S SONS,

Office, 46 and 48 Marion St., inew elm st.) .... NEW YORK

r«#^#%tf«^

^^^^^^^»^^^^^^^^^^^^«»

TBE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S

TRADE DIRECTORY

F^OIC lOOO

IS NOW READY FOR DELIVERY.

The lists of FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN and SEEDSMEN of the United States and Canada, arranged

both by States and Towns and alphabetically, arc corrected op to date, and in

addition there are the following valuable and absolutely

NEW TEATURES:

GARDENERS OR SUPERINTENDENTS OF PRIVATE ESTATES,

EXPERIMENT STATION HORTICULTURISTS,

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLY CONCERNS, ^ ^ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.

This indispensable volume of 387 pages, strongly bound
in boards, is delivered post paid upon receipt of $2.00.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.,

324 Dearborn St.

CHICAGO, ILL., U.S.A.

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1108

The American Florist.

Mar. 31^

Index to Advertisers.

AavertlBlng Bates .I0;2

AUen J K 057 107J

Amertcan Boae Ck> — II

Amllng E C 1069

Andorra Nurseries. ..Jttil
ArmstroDg Luther — 10.-I3

Arnold T G 10% I

BallChasD 1080

BallerF A 1070

Bassett & Washburn. .

1065 lOM

Bajersdorf er H & Co. 1095

Beach Nursery 1078

BeoHert WC H

BentheT * Co. ... 1055 1066
Berger H H & Co.. ..1068

Bernard A 1068

Bemlng H 0 1066

Blnkekunst Die. 1091

Blnstead Geo W 1088

«lano A & Co 1093

Bloom .1 8 1092

csobblnK & Atkins — 1C14)

Boston Letter Co 1096

Bragne L B 1054

Brants D 1U92

Bridgeton Pottery — .102

BodJone J A 1056 1090

Bull William 1078

Bunyard II A 1096

Burpee W AUee & Col078

Burton John 1090

(iarmody J D 1104

Chase A 8 1093

Chicago Carnation Col09i
Chtoago House Wreck-
ing Co 1106

Chlpman Geo IV

ChrlBtv Wilbur H....1081
CInolnnatI Cut Flo CO1064
Clark Wm A & Son. 1086

Cleary & Co 1072

Cluoas & Boddlngton II 1

Cohen J M 1066

Coles W W 1036

UonardA Jones Co. ..1090
Conley John A Son... 1096

Connell Benj 108<;

<X)ttage Gardens. 1079 I

Cowan HroB Co 1078

Cox Seed Co II

Crabb 4 Hunter 1088

Craig Bobt & son 1084 I

Crane ritephen 1076

Crowl Kern Co 1092

Cnnnlngham Jos H. .1084

Dallledouze Bros 1091

Danley 8 T 1082

Dann a & Son 1091

Deamud J B 1055 1071 1082
Detroit Flo w fot Mfgll02
Dickinson Co Albert. II

DIetsbhA&CO 1104

IMUon J L 1084 1093

Dodge W W 1093

oomerBTed48on» Co 1091

DreerH \ 1075 IV

Dunne & Co 1098

Dutton LharlesS 1084

Bastbum Louis B 1088

Baslem Chemical Co. 1100

Bdgar WW 1086

Blohhols Henry 1086

Hicks, Isaac & Sons.. 1060

tHiflnger Bros 1102

HlIlBO&Co I

ElppardB 1106

Sltohlnga A Co

Fourth cover IV
Holland Bulb & Plant

Imp Agenc.v — . 1080

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Vol. XV.

CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, APRIL 7. ipoo.

No. 618.

flHIS /AlK9iiii!@mU LFlL@Le8@?

Copyright 1900, by American Florist Company.

Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter.

Published evert Saturday by

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

324 Dearborn St., Chicago.
Eastern Office: 67 Bromfield St., Boston.

Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00.

Subscriptions accepted only from the trade.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Officers — E. M. Wood. Naticli, Mass., presi-
dent; P. R. PiERSoN, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice-
president; \Vm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St.,
Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Beatty, Oil City,
Pa., treasurer. The sixteenth annual meeting
will be held at New YorlJ, August, 1900.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Annual meeting at New York, 1901. Leonard
Barkon, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary.

THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Annual convention at Baltimore, February,
1901. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

Annual meeting at New Y'ork, August, 1900.
Elmer D. Smith, Adrian, Mich, secretary.

THIS ISSUE 40 PAGES WITH COVER.

CONTENTS.

Easter indications 1109

Nicholas Ivress (portrait) 1110

The American Rose .Sooii'ty 1110

chrysanthemums 1110

—Chrysantlieniura sports 1 1 10

Till- Bois d.- Boulogne (illus.) 1111

Hot water under pressure 1113

Bv L..ng Island Sound (illus.) 1114

New York ..1114

Philadelphia 1115

Boston Ills

Greeiiliouse building 11 Hi

Society of American Florists 1116

The rose and the 'vak lilt'

The be^t pumping power llltj

M.\ osolis tierman .Star Illt5

Important to shippers 1116

vV big Connecticut establisliraeut 1116

obituary Ill"

— Willain Mcl'rea, Jr 1117

—Mrs. E. F. Karbe 1117

Catalogues received 1117

Grand Rapids 1 118

The seed trade 11--

The nursery trade 1124

Our pastimes 1126

—At St. Louis 1126

—At New York 1 1 i6

—At Denver 1126

—At Chit-ago 1 1 26

Chicago 1126

Indianiipolis 1128

Baltimore 113i>

Washington 1132

Pittsburg 1131

St. Louis 1136

HelDtul remirders 1138

Nashville, Tenn.... 1140

Port Cliester, N. Y. 1142

Easter Indications.

A few (3ays more and the Easter rush
will be upon us. If the experience of last
year counts for anything we may look
with confidence for an enormous plant
trade and unless very unseasonable
weather should ensue the cost of packing
will not be large, as bj- April 15 the out-
side temperature should be favorable.
Another advantage of this late Easter is
that it leaves the plant grower no good
excuse (or forcing the life out of bis plants
in order to be on time. Let us hope, for
the credit of the business and the tuture
prosperity of the plant trade that the
soft, short-lived stuff that has brought
dissatisfaction so often in the past may
be conspicuously absent this season and
that customers' faces may be wreathed
in smiles instead of frowns as they come
in to pay their bills to the equally happy
florist.

Lilies are a "tough proposition" this
year. The stock being grown is mostly
Japanese but, while fairly free from dis-
ease, is so badly mixed as to give very
irregular results and many a poor grower
has been nonplused by conditions that
he has never faced before. In some lots
there is quite a sprinkling of a very nar-
row and long leaved variety that has
yet to show signs of a single bud. Other
lots are composed mainly of a robust
growing, thick stalked and broad leaved
variety that is much slower than the
type and bears very few flowers, three or
four to a strong stem only, and the bulbs
that produced these are pronounced to
have been the most promising looking
bulbs offered last fall, hence very decept-
ive. In buying your lily bloomsfrom the
wholesaler, if you do not grow your own,
it is wise to have the flowers shipped a
few days in advance in a half-opened
state, thus avoiding the danger of bruis-
ing.

The Crimson Rambler will presumably
enjoy an enormous sale this year and is
now secure in its position as one of the
leading Easter plants. As the quantity
produced increases from year to year it is
to be hoped that overproduction and
trade rivalry will not be such as to cut
prices on this plant to a ruinous extent.
From beginning to end much labor and
care is required for the production of a
well bloomed Easter rambler and the
grower who does it well is entitled to his
profit. The stock as seen in diflerent
establishments varies in grade and in
some cases in reverse ratio as compared
with last year. This is accounted for, in
part, by the fact that the last summer

being much dryer than its predecessor, it
especially favored the grower with heavy
soil, this rose doing poorly in light soil in
a dry season. Some growers overlook
the necessity of training their ramblers
low so as to bring a good mass of foliage
down close to the pot and the bare, unfin-
ished appearance of their plants under-
neath is a great drawback in their sale.
Good foliage is a very important requi-
site in a rose. Look out for too much
heat, also for underwatering, as both
these conditions will take the color out
of Crimson Rambler. The White Ram-
bler ;■' a pretty and prolific bloomer and
while not especially desirable in quantity,
a few plants of it are a great addition to
the Easter display, making the red vari-
ety brighter by contrast. Under the
same treatment it comes in a month
ahead of Crimson Rambler, hence should
be started later in order to get it in at
Easter.

Azaleas have been somewhat draggyin
sale this winter. Various reasons may
be advanced but none more effective than
the fact that growers hav not been care-
ful enough to produce plants that will
last a reasonable time after being deliv-
ered to the customer. There were more
than the usual proportion of poor plants
sent over here last summer, but many an
otherwise good azalea has been spoiled
by over-forcing. It is not so well known
as it should be that a very light frost in
the fall is apt to ruin the flower buds of
azaleas that later on, when they are well
matured, will withstand a considerable
freeze withouc injury. For an Easter
variety Vanoer Cruysen is, by far, the
best. Empr.'ss of Brazil is an unexcelled
light pink one but takes a little more
heat than Vander Cruysen if it is wanted
to bloom at the same date.

Astilbe in three standard sorts will be
geen in quantity this Easter. The old
Astilbe J aponica makes up grandly in a
16-inch pan, about a dozen clumps to a
pan. Be careful, however, in arranging
such to have them all of one variety. If
elevated on stands above the other plants
on the greenhouse bench the outside foli-
age will droop gracefully, almost hiding
the pan. These arrangements offer innu-
merable opportunities for the ingenious
artist; for instance, by the addition of a
few stalks of lilies and long-stemmed
American Beauties they can in a few min-
utes be transformed into a superb floral
basket or center piece.

Hydrangeas seem to be regaining some-
what the popularity which they lost a
few years ago. Grown cool, they should
be classed among the most persistent

1110

The American Florist.

April J ^

rather than the most evanescent plants.
Buyers should in every case be particu-
larly instructed as to the hydrangeas' need
for an abundance of water. Those on view
this year are unusually well colored, both
pink and blue. Growers are also antici-
pating a better demand for genistas this
Easter than has been enjoyed in recent
years. This plant, like the azalea and
the hydrangea, owes its lapse from popu-
larity to the unnatural forcing condi-
tions imposed upon it by the growers.

Violets, primroses and such small
plants, as well as all the spring-flowering
bulbs from snowdrops and grape hya-
cinths up, should be provided by every
florist to meet the Easter demands of
customers of moderate means. Some of
the prettiest eflects are possible with
these little subjects. Supply dealers offer
a great variety of small hampers and
dishes in which a tasteful artist can
arrange them attractively and, if offered
at a fair figure, which does not contem-
plate one hundred per cent profit on the
ribbon and other trimmings, can be dis-
posed of in large quantities.

About the cut flower trade for Easter-
well, the general florist doesn't care
whether he sells plants or cut flowers so
long as he pleases his customer and makes
his profit, but the exclusive cut flower
grower may well look to Easter with
some anxiety. Perhaps he will realize
that the best way to ruin whatever busi-
ness has been left for him by the plants-
men is to double up the shipping price of
his product a few days before Easter.
The public love roses and they will buy
them freely if satisfied that the goods are
fresh and the price reasonable.

Nicholas Kress.

One of Baltimore's old time florists
stepped aside to make room for the
younger generation when Nicholas Kress
relinquished his place on North avenue
to his son, Edward, who will carry it on
for himself hereafter. The elder Mr.
Kress was born in Hindersteinan,
Hessen, Germany, April 15, 1S22, and
served a six years' apprenticeship at
gardening before he came to Baltimore,
in 1846. He worked as a private gard-
ener fifteen years before he started the
business which he has carried on profit-
ably ever since. His success in growing
the varied assortment of plants and cut
flowers required for his trade was some-
thing surprising and his effort to grow
as much as sufficed for his trade and no
more, and get the top price lor it, was,
perhaps, after all, the wisest course for
the average florist to pursue. Certainly
what he grew was always well grown,
and the measure of prosjierity he met
was well deserved. That his success was
fully equal to what might have been
acquired by means of any other trade,
his vigorous health and comfortable
home plainly testify. Mack.

The American Rose Society.

At the annual meeting of the American
Rose Soeiety, March 28, President Dor-
rance delivered the following address:

When Providence made it impossible
for your duly elected president to take
upon himself the duties of the office, I
confess that it was with many misgiv-
ings and a troubled mind that I stepped
into his place, for I felt that the one best
fitted to fill the office with honor to him-
self and acceptably to you, had been suc-
ceeded by one, who from inexperience
and general incompetency was not only
unfitted but in fact incapable of leading

to a successful issue the workmen in our
chosen calling and steering the society
between and around the many pitfalls
that are sure to lie in the path of a new
organization. When I contemplated
that six years ago a party of old and
tried horticulturists had made an attempt
to start the society, and so little interest
was taken by the craft that it "died
abornin'," it seemed almost useless to
make a second attempt, yet when a year
ago it was revivified, and a fair start
made, those of us who love the rose for
its own sake were encouraged. Andnow
that we have a life membership of over
thirty and a total membership of over
200, I think we may safely say that it
is on a firm foundation. We can con-
gratulate ourselves and believe that the
baby so auspiciously started on its jour-
ney will grow to maturity, be an honor
to its parents and a full sufficiency to
itself.

It is safe to say that in the long ago
when Adam and Eve wandered in the
Garden of Eden and breathed the perfume

NICHOLAS KRESS.

from the little single wild roses that must
have adorned that wonderful creation,
they little dreamed that some day, under
the fostering care of their descendants,
those delicate flowers should expand and
increase into the many hued and petaled
flowers of to-day. That we should love
our flower is not strange, since in song and
story its praises have been made the theme
of love and tragedy, the home of fairies
and the name of wars, even as in life and
death this emblem of the heart has ever
been the foremost flower.

Nature has always lent a kindly aid to
man in his endeavor to improve this
flower and when, in frigid clime and
under forbidding skies, man has lent his
talents to producing its beauty to adorn
his bride she has not said him nay. Who
can look back even for the short space
of thirty years and not feel a pardonable
pride in the advancement made? From
Bon Silene to American Beauty, from
Safrano to Golden Gate or from Souvenir
d' un Ami to Bridesmaid are leaps that
only giants make. And the end is not
yet. It is with due modesty we can look
at the results of our first efforts and,
pointing to the array of beauty which

has been submitted to the view of the
city of New York, say without fear of
contradiction that never before in this
country have so many beautiful and
perfect roses been assembled under one
roof. Your executive committee has
endeavored to discharge the duty imposed
upon its members with fidelity and impar-
tiality. They hope for your approval and
that shall be their ample reward.

In further submitting to you the reports,
which you shall this day receive from
your officers, I am fully confident you
will find that each has tried to do his
duty and succeeded. It has been the aim
of each to present to all the worthiness
of the object for which we strive, and
that in joy and in sorrow, the happy and
the weary may turn to the rose and look-
ing in its face from their hearts all say :

Oh! nevLT from a fairer dwelling.
The angel form of virtue smiled.

Here's to the American Rose Society,
may it live long and prosper!

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SPORTS.

For the past few weeks there have been
several articles in the American Florist
upon this subject, relative to a chrysan-
themum bloom from the variety Wm. H.
Chadwick, which diverted from the typ-
ical incurved to a reflexed form. The
experience and judgment of the worthy
gentlemen who have contributed upon
this subject are so well and favorably
known that other attempts would seem
fruitless. However, it seems to me
there is one point to which they have
failed to give as much emphasis as it
deserves, and that is the marked influ-
ence the various types of buds have
upon the blooms, not only as to form,
but in color and stem as well. Let us
consider some varieties which most of us
have grown during the past decade.
Chrysanthemum John H. Taylor, sent
out byjohn Thorpe in 1892, and described
by him as a reflexed white, flaked and
mottled with pink, will give a decided
incurved, bright pink bloom if the ter-
minal bud is selected, and the same may
be said of Mrs. M. A. Ryerson. On the
other hand, many of the varieties assume
more of an incurved form when the first
or second crown is thosen. Niveus, Mrs.
E. G. Hill, Lady Fitzwygram, Y'ellow
Queen, Mme. Camot, Modesto and many
others are examples of such. With some
of these varieties the outer petals show
less inclination to reflex, and in others
the center petals give a very pronounced
incurved form not obtained from later
buds.

About August 15 last year we planted
300 Wm. H. Chadwick. They were a
very uneven lot, being what were left
alter the season's trade. From these we
had all kinds of flowers, the stronger
plants being perfectly incurved, while the
next in vigor were incurved about half
way up, with the center reflexed, and the
weakest (which were mere cuttings when
planted) furnished perfect reflexed flow-
ers, there being something over 100 of
this form. Believing this variation was
due to conditions, there was no record
taken of these plants, and they were
placed with the general stock of this
variety, from which we are propagating
and shipping for the typical Wm. H.
Chadwick. I do not wish to go on rec-
ord as being positive that these plants
are not sports, although I believe this is
true. I shall be pleased to receive notice
from anyone securing a reflexed Wm, H.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1111

ULRICH BRUNNER R08ES IN FLOWER FOR EASTER AT JOHN McFARLANDS, NO. EASTON, MASS.

Chadwick from a bud taken not later
than September 20 or a bloom not fully
developed not later than November 10,
and will pay expressage on such a speci-
men to determine the correctness ot this
opinion. Adula, a closely incurved vari-
ety, shows marked inclination to reflex
from extreme late buds. We have had
whole batches of H. W. Rieman decidedly
reflexed when planted during August,
and in many instances Major Bonnaffon
has, under same conditions, assumed a
reflexed form.

The variety in question has an inclina-
tion to become pink, which is more appa-
rent when the petals reflex. It may be
possible that those who get Mrs. Jerome
Jones pink from terminal buds, might
secure same results with Wm. H. Chad-
wick, if the latest form of buds were
taken. Chas. W.Johnson, formergrower
for W. N. Rudd, has grown quantities of
bright pink Mrs. Jerome Jones from ter-
minals. Those who have apparent
sports should fully consider the varia-
tions due wholly to condition, and give
at least two or more years' trial to thor-
oughly establish the new type, before
arriving at definite conclusions.

Elmer D. Smith.

Ed. Am. Flokist: — The old saying that
"give a knave rope and he will hang
himself* is aptly illustrated in a recent
issue of your Chicago contemporary by
the party who writes of chrysanthemum
sports. Is he a fool or a knave? When

he says that the chrysanthemum exhib-
ited last fall by Ira G. Marvin.of Wilkes-
barre. Pa., and certificated under the
name of Mrs. Edward Salyer, is a twin
sister of Wm. H. Chadwick and produced
from the same seed, he makes a most
damaging admission. An open confes-
sion may be good for the soul, but it is
often physically uncomfortable. While
in my employ the party in question
worked under my direction and I am free
to state that he required closer "watch-
ing" than any man I ever had 'round.
Chrysanthemum Wm. H. Chadwick was
certificated in its third yearafew months
after he left Elmira, "shaking the dust
off his feet." Of course I keep a record
of crosses for reference, as do hybridizers
generally; but the assertion that Wm.
H. Chadwick and Mrs. Edward Salyer
chrysanthemums are the first varieties
produced scientifically sounds "awfully
funny." As to the parentage, his memory
is as deceptive as his general statements.
I happen to know that Niveus is neither
the seed nor the pollen parent of Chrys-
anthemum Wm. H. Chadwick. The same
party once wrote to a trade paper that
the only chrysanthemum I ever originated
was Mrs. Humphreys (imported by Peter
Henderson & Co.). His "sensitiveness"
reminds me of the butter Bridget bragged
so much about. True, Bridget performed
the mechanical part of the work, but her
mistress looked after all the details. The
mechanical part of cross fertilization is
simple enough. Success is but careful
attention to details. There is no secret

about it— but shallow waters make the
most noise, and the fools are not all
dead yet. Grove P. Rawson.

The Bois de Boulogne.

One of the finest pleasure grounds in
the world, if not the grandest of all, is
without contest the Bois de Boulogne in
Paris. Though splendid parks may be
found in the Old as well as in the New
World, and on your side Central Park in
New York, Fairmount Park in Philadel-
phia and the park system in Boston, to
mention only a few of them, are surely
beautiful creations, yet none of them
possess to the same degree the magnitude
of our Bois, with the Champ Elysees and
other broad avenues, which are parks
themselves, leading to it. A few words
about the history of the famous Bois
may therefore not be out of place in your
paper, before the opening of our
exposition.

The Bois de Boulogne oflers us the last
vestiges of the ancient forest of Rouvray,
which derived its name from the Quercus
robur, called rouvre in French, and which
was the dominant tree growing in the
forest in olden times. According to the
chronicle KingDagobert enjoyed hunting
in thewood, manycenturiesago, whenhe
inhabited his castle of Clichy. The antique
forest lost its name in the twelfth centurv
and was then named Bois de St. Cloud,
after the name of the nearest village. In
the fourteenth century, a few pilgrims
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Cloud, erected a church resembling the
style of the holy building in Boulogne on
the sea, the village exchanged its name
for that of Boulogne and the Bois did the
same.

As many of your readers know, the
Bois is happily located at the door of the
city, opposite the picturesque hills which
border the left side of the River Seine. It
is the most popular pleasure ground of
the Parisians and many of our illustrious
kings and queens favored its popularity
by selecting it for the construction oi
their finest residences. Among these we
may mention the Abbey of Longchamps,
founded in 1256 by Isabelle ot France,
sister of St. Louis, and of which a few
ruins can still be seen. King Francois I,
on his return from Spain, built, in 1530,
the Chateau de Madrid, which was suc-
cessively inhabited by many kiags until,
in 1793, the state took possession of it.
The Chateau de la Muette was the fav-
orite summer resort of Louis W and
Marie Antoinette. The Ranelagh, built
with the consent of the latter princess,
after the style of a similar establishment
erected near London by an Irish lord
named Kanelaeh, the delicious park of
Bagatelle inhabited by many famous
persons, all proved to be in after times
valuable acquisitions to the Bois.

The first rules which insured its con-
servation, are due to King Louis XIV
and the edicts issued by him in 1679 re-
mained in force until the time of the rev-
olution in 1789. Ourcivil trouble proved
ruinous to the Bois de Boulogne. The
pleasures which were formerly found in
it had disappeared and about the end of
the last century the Bois had become the
refuge of tramps and vagabonds.

Under Napoleon the first, the Bois was
greatly improved. Many trees which
hindered were hewn; numerous drives
created, a considerable number of species
of trees, such as beech, birch, hornbeam

and maple added to the oak and an
effective patrol for the protection of the
Bois was organized; the latter, however,
suffered a good deal during our calam-
ities in 1814-1815. The hostile forces
camped in it and played sad havoc among
the trees. Most of the original oaks, of
which only a few remain, were felled and
after the departure of the enemy the
greater portion of the wood had to be
cut down.

The Restoration tried to remedy the
evil and to continue Napoleon's improve-
ments by introducing the horse chestnut
the Sorbus aucuparia and by establishing
state nurseries and collections of trees,
which proved to be very useful reserves
later on. King Louis Philippe followed
the same plan.

In 1841 the law of the fortifications
reduced to a considerable extent the area
of the Bois near the Ranelagh, Passy and
.\uteuil. Inder the Revolution of 1848,
the Bois ceased to belong to the civil list
(reigning monarch) and was added to
the public domain.

In 1852 the Bois de Boulogne was in
no better shape than any other wood
around Paris, and as the city council
considered that it was not worthy of our
big city, they decided to improve it. To
this end the government, by a law dated
July 13, 1852, gave up the wood to the
city of Paris under the following condi-
tions:

1. That the city would defray all the
expenses and charges for the maintenance
and survey.

2. That the series of improvements to
be executed within the next four years
would not amount to less than $400,000.

3. That no land would be withdrawn
from their former object, but that all the
land thus ceded be reserved to theiractual
appropriation.

The Bois at that time covered an area
ofabout 1,900 acres, which was increased

by subsequent purchases to 2,200 acres, of
which about 1,000 acres is in wood, 680
in lawns and the rest in lakes, rivulets,
roads, flower beds, etc. The total length
of the drives and footpaths is oyer 100
miles, the length of the stream is not less
than seven miles and that of the pipes
necessary to supply the lakes and pro-
vide the water required for moistening
the roads and lawns not less than thirty-
five miles. The volume of water used
daily-during the summer is not less than
200,000 cubic feet.

The first important work was begun
by the city in 1853, when the two im-
portant lakes were dug and the road
surrounding them traced. With the soil
excavated, the hillock of Mortemart dom-
inating the wood and environs was
created. The straight roads were sup-
pressed and replanted, the lawns border-
ing the lakes made. This first work met
with so much success that it was deter-
mined to transform the whole 2,000 and
extend it to the Seine, from which it was
only separated by the plain of Long-
champs, notoverhalfamile wide. Butthe
expense of such a vast enterprise exceeded
to a considerable extent the amount of
the first appropriation and to help the
city to carry it out the government de-
cided to create, in the above mentioned
plain of Longchamps, a splendid tract for
horse racing, offering to contribute one-
half of the amount necessary to purchase
the land. Many other additions were
secured which extended the limits of the
Bois on the eastern part to the fortifica-
tions, on the western part to the Seine,
while the northern and southern sides
were closed by a ditch or ha-ha twenty-
two feet wide. The latter was itself
bordered by a broad boulevard on which
all residences to be built were subjected to
special obligations or servitudes match-
ing the surroundings.

The additional plan ot the city for the

THE CASCADE IN THE BOIS DE BOULOGNE, PARIS.

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LAKE SCENE IN THE BOIS DE BOULOGNE.

improvement of the park included the
change of all straight to winding stone
roads for the drivers, sanded roads ior
mounted men and shady footpaths, the
establishment of several water courses,
of three rivulets, ot large lawns around
the lakes and on the denuded parts; the
plantation of big trees on the abandoned
roads and of selected shrubs on various
parts of the ground, the construction of
grottoes, cascades, lakes, etc.

All these improvements begun in 1853
were ended id 1858. The expenses in-
volved by them amounted to $3,250,000,
of which one-half was spent in the pur-
chase of additional land, li we consider,
however, that the government contrib-
uted $420,000 toward the improvement
and that the sale of some of the land, of
the timber etc., etc., brought about
$1,750,000, the charges to the city did
not exceed $1,000,000, for which Paris
has a promenade unique in the world.
The government itself has made a good
bargain, since the land around the Bois
has increased a hundred times and the
taxes have followed the same scale.

The charges for the maintenance of the
Bois de Boulogne amount yearly to a
little over $500,000, which is more than
covered by the revenues or the rents paid
by the horse racing club, the skating club
and the restaurants and cafes established
in the park. It is therefore a self sup-
porting affair.

To conclude we may say that the plan-
tation required not less than 4-20,000
trees, which at the rate of 30 cents per
tree, necessitated an expense of over
$120,000. The dominant trees in the
Bois are still the Ouercuspedunculata and
the Quercus sessiliflora, but all other spe-
cies sufficiently hardy under our climate
are represented; for instance, the birch,
poplar, ash, acacia, elm, beech, horn-
beam, horse chestnut and, among the
permanent-leaved trees, Pinus larix.

Pinus sylvestris, Cedrus Lebani, abies,
picea, thujas, juniperus, taxus, etc., etc
Of these species the cedars, larches, juni-
pers and pines have given the best results
and now form large groups on the Cedar
Island.

The walnuts, oaks, tulip trees, horse
chestnuts, chestnuts, ashes, limes, alders,
planes, honey locusts, magnolias, wild
cherry and other trees found in the nur-
series established in 1819 had grown, in
1853, to stately specimens which proved
of the greatest value, not only for the
plantations in the Bois de Boulogne, but
also for those in the city, on our quays,
boulevards, squares, etc.

The wonderful results to which we have
just referred were all obtained thanks
to Alphand BarilletDeschamps, who,
with Haussmann, were the great beauti-
fiers of the city of Paris. The Bois de
Boulogne will be their living monument
and we Parsians should be the more
grateful to them that these results have
been obtained on very poor, sandy soil,
most unfavorable to the growth of
plants. We shall have to come back, in
our subsequent articles, on some of their
wonderful work in other parks and
squares. Parisian.

Hot Water Under Pressure.

In the issue of the American Florist
for March 24 we see some statements as
to heating by hot water under press-
ure. We have had a little experience in
this line that may be helpful and inter-
esting and present it herewith.

Our entire place, office included, is
piped for steam, the main being carried
to the highest point directly above the
boiler where it is divided into two lines
of 3-inch pipes running to the farthest
points, dropping into l>i-inch runs of
two, three or four pipes on each side of
the houses as required, the return pipes

being I'-inch or 2-inch. Each run is
connected by branch tees and valves,
with automatic air valves where
necessary in the branch tees. The valves
about the houses are Jenkins valves for
large sizes. Globe valves for the smaller.
The boiler is steel, with eighty 2-inch
tubes and is of about thirty-five horse-
power.

With this apparatus we found the tem-
perature of the houses was inclined to run
too high in mild weather and at toogreat
cost for fuel. Wetriedfillingtheentiresys-
tem with water and running a hot water
circulation and have succeeded in main-
taining proper temperature with less con-
sumption of fuel. We made no change
whatever in the arrangement of pipes or
valves, except at two or three of the
highest, points where we connected a
short piece of stand pipe one or two feet
long and closed it at the top except for a
pet air cock in each. Occasionally, when
we think of it, we open these air cocks to
let out any accumulated air, but do not
find it often necessary.

Our water supply is from the street
mains, which have a pressure of about
eighty pounds, and the water valve con-
necting the street mains and our boiler is
left at all times partly open. Before we fill
the system with water we go about the
place and set the automatic air valves
tight, so that when the system is filled
everything is closed in except for what
little leakage there maybe here and there
in the pipes and valves.

In case of an extremely cold spell of
weather we can draw off the water in
all the pipes down to the proper level in
the boiler, close the street valve and run
the steam circulation again until,
weather moderating, we can reverse the
process, fill up with water again and run
by hot water circiilation.

Last winter we changed over to steam
when the thermometer outside indicated

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20° above zero. This winter we ventured
to run the hot water circulation in colder
weather, with the result that we have
done so the entire winter, not changing
over to steam at all. The coldest night
we have experienced has been 12° below
zero. We plan to keep our largest houses
at 60° during the night, but in thecoldest
nights the temperature dropped to 50°
and even a little lower, with no visible
injury to the stock.

With hot fires, steam will form in the
pipes and we have noticed the gauge at
the boilerindicate twenty pounds pressure
additional to the ordinary water press-
ure of eighty pounds, or a total of one
hundred pounds pressure. The heat
has to travel, evidently, and the
circulation is free, notwithstanding
our Globe steam valves here and there.
If fitted with hot water valves no
doubt it would be still more rapid. You
will perceive that with so much pressure
one would be obliged to be sure that the
boiler tubes are sound and the piping
likewise, otherwise you are "done for"
until repairs can be made. In our case
we should plug up a broken tube or
broken pipe and run steam until perma-
nent repairs could be made.

Another precaution while firing heavily
is to never close the water valve con-
necting with the street main, for cer-
tainly, with the pressure off, steam will
form in the pipes and you will be liable
to burst anything and everything.
We had such an experience not long
ago, when one of us closed this
water valve for about fifteen minutes to
repair a water faucet that was leaking.
There was a hot fire under the boiler and
the result was a loud report; an oilice
radiator had succumbed and we were
flooded until connecting valves were
closed. As soon as we had disconnected
the damaged radiator and filled up again,
everything was running as smoothly as
before. However, such an accident is just
as liable to happen to a boiler tube, in
which case it would not be so soon
remedied.

For fuel until January 15 we used
Cumberland coal; since then Cumberland
coal and hard coal screenings mixed, half
and half. We have always heretofore
used steam but are surprised at the good
results obtained from hot water under
pressure and that, too, handicapped as
we are with steam fittings. Our roses,
what few we grow, have never done
better, Easter lilies are on time, violets
healthy and full of flowers and bedding
stock coming along all right.

E. & C. WOOD.\IAN.

By Long Island Sound.

One of the best private places along
the sound is that of James M. Constable,
at Mamaroneck, N. Y. On a recent visit
I found the gardener, Wm. Anderson,
busy among his famous antirrhinums. A
house occupied principally by these fine
old-fashioned flowers was certainly a
treat worth going miles to see. On many
of the spikes, which were four to five feet
long, I counted as many as forty open
flowers. On the side benches of the same
house were some fine plants of margue-
rites, mysotis, freesias, etc.

To show that Mr. Anderson success-
fully employes every available space in
his houses, an illustration is presented
affording a glimpse under the middle
bench of this house. It would almost
seem as if it were a realization of Mr.
Watson's "Mushrooms for the Million."
The bed was spav.?ned at a temperature
of 85° and the night temperature of the
house was never over 50°. There were

no heating pipes near, but there was a
free circulation of air of an even tempera-
ture, all draughts being checked by
canvas which hung around the outside,
which no doubt accounts for such a fine
crop. Two other houses were entirely
devoted to mushrooms and, although
not atthetimeof my visit in such bearing,
several beds gave promise of an abund-
ance of this favorite esculent.

The rose houses were a splendid exam-
ple of up-to-date gardening. The Brides
and Bridesmaids were undeniably fine.
Mr. Anderson believes in grafted stock
for these varieties. In the carnation
house were some six or eight varieties,
all in first class condition. Passing into
the large palm house I found some rare
specimens. Most noticeable among these
was a fine Cocos Bonneta eight feet high.
This rare palm is seldom seen in collec-
tions. There were some large plants of
Rhapis flabelliformis, Phtenix rupicola
and P. Canariensis, Ceroxylon niveum,
arecas and kentias in variety and many
fine crotons, pandanuses, aralias, anthur-
iums, dracjenas, etc. Among the newer
foliage plants were Dracrenadodseffiana,
D. Sanderiana, Evodia elegans and
Maranta Sanderiana.

The fern collection includes some excel-
lent specimens, among them Adiantum
Williamsi, A. gracillimum and A. Farley-
ense, nephrolepises and davallias in
variety, possibly the finest of which was
a large D. Mooreana. Two fine plants of
Goniophlebium subauricalatum brought
to memory the specimens of this fern
exhibited by Mr. Anderson several years
ago in Madison Square Garden.

Tomatoes and cucumbers, which form
very important winter crops, were both
looking well. The varieties of tomatoes
mostly grown are Eclipse and Frogmore
Selected. I will pass over the graperies
and peach house at this time but hope to
be able to describe them on some future
occasion.

There is a range of twelve greenhouses
and from Mr. Anderson's willingness to
explain how all these can be so success-
fully handled, a visit to this place will no
doubt greatly interest many of our
floricultural friends who will be in New
York the coming season. A walk around
the grounds reveals many fine specimens
of ornamental trees and shrubs and here,
as in the greenhouses, it is plainly to be
seen that everything is under the control
of a master hand. John W. Duncan.

Salt Lake City, Utah.— C. F. Pfau
will enlarge his establishment this year,
adding a house, and boiler and repairing
throughout.

New York.

LITTLE CHANGE IN THE WHOLESALE MAR-
KET.—CARNATION SHORTAGE ACCENTU-
ATED.— ROSES ARE PLENTIFUL AND
CHEAP.— PREPARATIONS FOR BIG EASTER
SHIPPING TRADE —COMMENTS ON THE
ROSE SHOW. — CRITICISM OF BERMUDA
METHODS. — VARIOUS ITEMS.

With the exception of the increased
value of carnations there is no great
change from market conditions as out-
lined last week. The scarcity of carna-
tions is something of a puzzle and is attrib-
buted by some to the holding-back- for-
Easter process. There is an increased sup-
ply of roses from all sources and of all
grades and varieties, so that prices are
maintained with difficulty. Brunners
and Jacqs occupy the field against the
Beauty and, being in large supply, they
all sell at prices that appear ridiculously
low to the grower. A considerable num-
ber of Baroness and other hybrids are
seen but are not quoted at fancy figures.
Brides and Bridesmaids, in consequence,
appeal to the captious buyer with but
indifferent results, even when of excep-
tional quality. The quantity, quality and
selling price of violets remain unchanged.
Reports as to the scarcity of lilies for
Easter are current but, so far, buyers
have been able to place orders at fair
figures, provided they are buyers who
pay promptly. Bulb stock is plentiful
and smilax very scarce.

Extensive preparations are being made
by the wholesale cut flower dealers for a
big out of town demand during Easter
week. Twenty eighth. Twenty-ninth and
Thirtieth streets are all wide awake and
the enterprising wholesale dealers located
therein are in a position to supply any
variety and any quantity of material
such as is called for at Easter. Growers
are inclined to co-operate with them in
providing stock in fresh condition, care-
fully handled and delivered at frequent
intervals, and arrangements have been
made by some whereby shipping orders
for lilies and such delicate goods will be
packed direct at the greenhouse and thus
subjected to but one handling. A perusal
of the many special advertisements of
cut flower stock which appeared in our
special edition of last week will give some
idea of the great supply of material
which these gentlemen expect to handle
next week and with such a ^rand pre-
sentation of the Easter indications there
is no good reason why any good florist
should go without good flowers. Read
the advertisements and then get into
communication with the advertisers. It
will pay you, every time.

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MUSHROOMS IN GREENHOUSE OF J. M. CONSTABLE, MAMARONECK, N. Y.

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The comments most frei|uently heard
regarding the rose exhibition of last week
are on the great difference noted in the
keeping qualities of roses from different
growers and on the ease with which dis-
tant growers captured the prizes that
local growers had been confident of win-
ning. The untidy effect of (lowers badly
wilted on the second day of the show
will probably cause the adoption of a
rule hereafter making it obligatory on
exhibitors to keep their displays in pre-
sentable condition or, at least, giving the
superintendent full power to remove
dilapidated material at his own discre-
tion.

Local papers tell of aconcerted attempt
contemplated by florists and bulb dealers,
to compel Bermuda lily growers to quit
shipping flowers to this market or else
go out of the bulb trade. Nothing of an
organized plan is apparent, however,
although the sentiment as above ex-
pressed is universal. The preponderance
of bulbs this season from other sources
of supply ought in itself to set the greedy,
short-sighted Bermuda people a-thinking.

Superintendent Cleary reports receiv-
ing a big lot of applications for the trade
exposition next August and the prospects
are strong for a remarkable display on
that occasion.

H. A. Bunyard received 1,250,000
galax leaves for cold storage last week
and expects to have at least 3,000,000
in stock before May 1.

Aldred & Co. have a new "Altman"
wagon, a pleasing violet shade in color.

Millang & Co. have opened a branch
for the sale of Easter plants.

Visitor: S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia.

Philadelphia.

MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CLUB.— MR.
DORRANCE DISCOURSES ON THE ROSE
AND ITS SOCIETY. — THE QUEEN OF
EDGELY RECEIVES HIGH COMMENDATION.
—STATE OF THE MARKET. — LILIES FOR
EASTER. — AN EXCEPTION TO THE RULE.
— GOOD RAMBLERS.

The April meeting of the club was not
as well attended as it should have been,
to meet the president of the American
Rose Society, Benjamin Dorrance, and
hear his paper on what the society is
doing for the queen of flowers. Those
who were present, however, enjoyed a
treat in Mr. Dorrance's reading and
explanatory words that cannot be repro-
duced in type. The lines between the
grower and retailer in the New York
market must be closely drawn, as both
Mr. May and Mr. Dorrance have the
same complaint, namely, that the store
keepers there use all their influence to
discourage the introduction of new roses,
as every new variety would compel them
to carry some of it in stock and thus add
to their expenses. Asa retail member of
the profesi^ion I donot believe this ground
to be tenable, as any new rose that has
merit as a salable cut flower and is prof-
itable to the grower would soon be added
to the "big four." A grower will not
very long force a variety which does not
pay him, and the dealer, who must make
a profit out of the stock he handles, will
also very soon drop unsalable kinds.
The subject for the next meeting is,
"Experiences of the Easter trade of 1900,"
assigned to Robert Craig.

The Floral Exchange exhibited a vase
of their new rose. Queen of Edgely. This
is in reality a pink American Beauty.
Blooms in various stages were brought,
showing that the color varies but little
from the bud to the full blown flower
that had been cut for nearly a week. The

following is the report of the committee
on exhibits: "We are convinced that this
variety is a valuable addition to the list
of forcing roses, being in every respect
except color an exact counterpart of the
American Beauty. The color is a Deau-
tiful bright pink, which is gocd even in
the full flowers. The fragrance is also as
sweet as the Beauty and the exhibited
blooms gave evidence of great vigor in
the plant." This was signed by thecom-
mitlee, Robert Kift, William Munro and
Joseph Heacock.

There will be an abundance of stock for
Easter in the plant line; $10 to $12 is the
price for lilies and the 12 cent flowers
liave to be exceedingly fancy; $S is asked
for short-stemmed stock. Thereis avast
difference in tbfe various lots to be seen.
Short, dumpy plants with stems six to
twelve inches high are far too plentiful.
Why this is no one can say with cer-
tainty. At the Faust greenhouses, near
Bala, is to be seen one of the best flow-
ered lots about this city. As they stand
on the tables, without sorting, each plant
in a Ginch pot carries from six to ten
flowers, all borne on stalks about thirty
inches high above the pot. It is a very even
lot and reflects great credit to Mr. Faust,
or H. F. Michell, who furnished the
bulbs. They are Bermuda grown longi-
florums.

Business moves along fairly well. Flow-
ers are scarce, particularly carnations;
anything worth having is quoted at from
$3 to $4, the merest rubbish going quickly
at $1.50 to $2. The fancies are on the
gallop and there is no telling where they
will be when Saturday arrives. Roses
are in fair supply at about last week's
prices.

Robert Scott's house of Crimson Ram-
blers is worth going miles to see. It is
25x250 feet and entirely filled with plants
in the best possible condition, ready for
the hour. The 8 inch pots contain plants
with twenty-five to thirty clusters, with
from thirty- five to one hundred or more
buds on a cluster.

Rupert Keinle is to occupy the store on
Seventeenth street soon to be vacated by
Alfred Hoag, who will move to his Chest-
nut street establishment permanently
about May 1. K.

Boston.

WHOLESALERS ARE BUSY. — CARNATIONS
AND LILIES UP TO EASTER LEVELS.—
PLANT ORDERS HEAVY.— GOOD THINGS

SEEN AT Edgar's.— CRIMSON ramblers

AT WALTH AM. —bock's BLAZE OF COLOR.
— WAVERLEY HAS ITS SUCCESSES. — THE
WEEKLY EXHIBITION,— A NEW ORCHID.
—NOTES.

Wholesalers are busily at work on
their Easter price lists in the rather
infrequent spare minutes that are allowed
them. There is little in the present situ-
ation to indicate the mid- Lent season,
for Lilies are bringing the topmost Easter
quotation to-day without a struggle and
carnations are good for values rarely
recorded at any time of the year. Roses
will, without doubt, stiffen up somewhat
for the Easter call, but on carnations and
lilies the limit has probably been reached
two weeks in advance. As to the plant
business, all indications are for an unpre-
cedented demand. Growers are practic-
ally cleaned out of everything that is
likely to bear a flower at Easter time,
something decidedly unusual at so early
a date in advance.

A visit to Edgar's big plant houses at
Wa^erley finds the rows of big acacias,
genistas, ramblers, rhododendrons, etc.,
nearly all marked "sold." Lilies in pots.

singly or in large pots grouped, are
nearly all spoken for and the hydrangeas
are all gone. Azaleas, too, are tagged
for early delivery. Mr. Edgar has a good
word to say for Simon Mardner, the
popular Christmas variety, which he
finds all right for Easter also and prefers
to the more generally grown Vander
Cruysen. A long row of pendant baskets
of Asparagus Sprengerii attracts atten-
tion for the beautiful effect of the sprays
covered with white bloom.

Anderson & Williams, at the Mathison
place in Waltham, have a house of Crim-
son Ramblers of phenomenal strength
and profusion of bloom. Trusses with
from sixty to eighty flowers each are not
infrequent and one truss showed 117
flowers by actual count. A method
rarely followed is practiced here with
Bride and Bridesmaid roses. The canes
are tied down to horizontal wires in
March and a strong growth is thus
induced that gives a crop of grand flow-
ers in June, at a time when good roses
are always scarce.

W. A. Bock's houses at North Cambridge
are a perfect blaze of color — hydran-
geas, azaleas, rhododendrons, gera-
niums and lilies — but everything down to
the smallest heliotrope, everything that
promises a flower, is sold already for
Easter and the question of delivery is all
that is bothering Mr. Bock.

There are 22,000 lilies blooming at
Pierce's in Waverley and crowded in the
corners are astilbes, Brunners and white
stocks which are all ready to take the
place of the lilies as soon as they go, and
bring in another crop of dollars for
Decoration day. That accomplished, the
"Administration Building" will shut
down until chrysanthemum time.

The usual noon exhibition was seen at
Horticultural Hall on Saturday, March
31. A very fine specimen of Dendrobium
fimbriatum oculatum was shown by
Geo. Melvin, gardener to Col. Pfaff.
Andrew Grierson, gardener to Hicks
Arnold, sent flowers of L.clia Jonghiana,
this being its first appearance on exhibi-
tion in this country, and Dendrobium
atroviolaceum, the first receiving a cer-
tificate of merit and the latter honorable
mention. A. J. Loveless received honor-
able mention for fine spikes of Antirrhi-
num Wyndhurst, a rich dark colored
variety, and David Monteith again
showed his pink seedling carnation,
Beulah.

N. F. McCarthy & Co., have just
received a specimen of the beautiful Picea
pungens pendula, the first of this variety
to be imported to this country. It is to
be presented to Thos. W. Lawson by the
purchaser.

Mention of the fine specimens of Carna-
tion Francis Joost, for which M. A.
Patten received first prize in their class,
was overlooked in report of the spring
exhibition last week.

Alfred Dimmock has been shedding the
the sunlight of his presence in Boston
this week and his order book is filling up
rapidly.

Green Bay, Wis.— H. Raymaker &
Sons have had a very successful season
and are preparing to build an addition
to their establishment.

Patchogue, N. Y.— Bryant and
Clarence Moore have leased the G. E.
Layton greenhouses on Main street and
will carry on the business.

Sabetha, Kans. — E. H. Marshall
reports trade excellent, particularly
bright for spring, and he will build
another house this season.

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The American Florist.

April ^y,

f HE AMERiGAira fl^|L@igi!gir

Subscriijtioii, $1.80 a year. To Europe, $2.00.

Subscriptions accepted only from those

in ttie trade.

Advertisements on all except cover pages,

10 Cents a Line, Agate; $1.00 per inch. "

Cash with Order.

No Special Position Guaranteed.

Discounts are allowed, only on consecutive inser-
tions, as follows — 6 times, 5 percent; 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 Advertising Department of the Amekican
Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen
and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines (jn/y.

Orders (or less than one-half inch space not accepted.

Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to
secure insertion in the issue for the lollowiug
Saturday. Address

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. CHICAGO.

British growers report much success
with "Veltha," a new fungicide.

We are in receipt of a series of very
attractive advertising pamphlets from
the Booklet Publicity Company, of Bos-
ton, Mass. "Flower Fancies" is the title
of one of these pamphlets which was spe-
cially designed for a retail florist.

In W. L. Smith's advertisement in the
Spring Number the price of double white
petunias read $5 when it should have
been $4. Mr. Smith writes that he
intended the offer of "200 for $5" to
apply to alternanthera, not cuphea.

One successful propagator of palms
from seeds states that he obtains the
best results by planting as follows: A
secondary bench is erected between the
ordinary bench and the floor. The spaces
between the boards having been filled
with moss, a layer of potting soil one
inch in depth is spread over the bottom.
A 2-inch layer of moss follows, then the
seeds three layers deep, with two inches
of sand on the top.

The New York Florists' Club has dis-
tributed the schedule of premiums for the
horticultural exhibition to be held during
the S. A. F. convention at New York,
August 21 to 24-, 1900, and in it there
seem to be attractive features enough to
insure the best horticultural displa3' ever
staged in this country. Copies of the
schedule may be obtained by addressing
the secretary of the committee in charge,
Joseph A. Manda, 209 Valley street,
South Orange, N. J.

A CLIPPING from the Pittsburg News
informs us in big type that Easter lilies
will command fancy figures and prices
on Easter flowers will be much higher
than last year. Information gleaned
from local florists, it asserts, indicates
that prices will be doubled up on many
flowers a few days before Easter. It
seems hardly possible that any florist
wishing to see his business prosper would
be so unwise as to furnish statements of
this character to sensation-loving report-
ers, but it is done — often thoughtlessly,
it is true — by florists in all sections. No
greater injury to the welfare of the trade
can be imagined than one which fright-
ens the public from the idea of buying
flowers at such a time and disseminates
as well a feeling of distrust and resent-
ment towards the florist.

She is Very Proud.

Mrs. lliland— Did you ever see anybody so
proud of her conservatory as .Mrs. SliadysideV

Mrs. llalket— No, she is .i regular haughty-
culturist. — Pittsbuig Chronicle.

Greenhouse Building.

Fairhaven, Conn. — E. J. Morse, range
of commercial houses.

Chatham, N. J.— J. T. Wagner, carna-
tion house.

Sabetha, Kan. — E. H. Marshall, house
12x28.

Chicago, 111. — Emil Buettner, two
houses 25x150.

St. Paul, Minn.— R. C. Seeger, one
house.

Waterloo, la.— Williams & Crittenden,
rose house 24x110.

Waterville, Me.— H. L. Mitchell & Son,
one greenhouse.

Society of Americap Florists.

DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION.

Nathan Smith & Son register seedling
canna The Express, Philadelphia X Glo-
riosa; flowers bright crimson, large green
foliage, height two and one-half feet.

Lager & Hurrell register Cattleya
TiiaUcB aurantiaca. Flowers very large,
sepals and petals white, slightly suffused
with palest lilac; lower part of petals
thrown forward, upper parts gracefully
reflexed; lower part of lip whitish lilac
superposed by a large wedge-shaped
blotch of very bright orange.

The same firm registers Cattleya
Triante Fairy Queen. Flowers of medium
size, well balanced in all parts; sepals and
petals pure white, the latter being
slightly reflexed. Upper part or tube of
lip white, the lower part light lilac
extending to the edges.

Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y.

The Rose and the Ozk.

A red rose one day in a thoughtful wa\'

Remarked to an ancient oak tree,
"I seem to have powers beyond other Mowers

That attract everyone to me.
But why this should be I never could see.

And so. sir, if you're in tlie njood,
I wish you'd make clear a matter I fear

I've never yet quite understood."

The jolly old oak thought it all a joke.

And rustled with laughter and glee.
"See here," then he said, "my sweet rosy- red.

Don't \ou try > our tine ganies on rae.
You know well enough such talk is all 'stuIT,'

Or else you're too modi-st. by half;
Ilowe'er this may be. you can't humbug me.

And that is the reason I laugh."

The rose hung her head, until the oak said.

"My beauty, you surely are blind,
For you cannot' see what is plain to me.

And known to th*; whole of mankind —
That no flower grows, like you, my sweet rose —

None other with you can eonipare;
And this is the key towliat you cant see —

Of the fairest, you are most fair."

— Boston Transcript.

The Best Pumping Power.

Ed. Am. Florist: — What will be the
best or most economical power with
which to pump water tor greenhouse use
from a twenty-five foot well, a windwill,
electric motor, a coal oil or gasoline
engine? H. S.

So much depends upon the amount of
water required, as well as other condi-
tions, that an off-hand answer is out of
the question. A windmill will be cheap-
est in first cost, and requires little atten-
tion, but it is usually idle when its work
is most needed and should never be relied
on unless one has a reservoir sufficiently
large to store a supply of water for three
or four weeks. For a large establish-
ment, although a windmill might be used
as an auxiliary, I do not believe that it
should ever be relied upon as the exclu-
sive pumping power. For a small place
a hot-air engine will be satisfactory, as
it requires little attention, but the larger
engines are rather expensive and for

large establishments I prefer a gasoline
engine, which can be operated at an
expense of about one cent per horse-
power per hour, and with little attention
will be found quite safe and reliable.
While many florists are not able to secure
electric power, and in most places the
expense will be greater than that of a
gasoline engine, there are some sections
where the cost of electric power is com-
paratively low, and there I would rec-
ommend the use of an electric motor,
which is certainly the most satisfactory
power for pumping or other mechanical
operations. L. R. T.

Myosotis German Star.

This new forget-me-not is a chance
seedling from M. palustris, according to
Mailer's Deutsche Gartner Zeitung, and
forms neat, compact, little tufts about
one foot in height. It possesses all the
good qualities of M. palustris semper-
florens, but its flowers are larger, sweet
scented and produced continuously. The
flovrers are borne on long stems and are
of the most beautiful sky blue shade. It
is an excellent variety for pots, beds and
cutting.

Important to Shippers.

Welch Bros., of Boston, Mass., who do
a very large shipping trade by express
every hohdaj-, inform us that it is their
custom to notify the agents of the vari-
ous express companies a few days in
advance of the fact that they are about
to deliver to them a quantity of perisha-
ble freight, naming the more prominent
destinations, and asking that they make
necessary preparations to handle same
with best care and dispatch and instruct
their employes fully as to their duties in
connection therewith. This precaution
not only gives the express people a fair
opportunity to prepare for the extra
work but affords a strong argument in
the shippers' behalf later on should any
complaint of neglect or delay on the part
of the carriers be made. Shippers of
Easter plants and cut flowers generally
might follow Welch Bros.' custom to
advantage.

A Big Connecticut Establishment.

The most extensivehorticultural estab-
lishment in the New England states is
that of A. N. Pierson at Cromwell, Conn.
Here, at present writing, 50,000 longi-
florum bulbs are blooming for the Easter
demand; here a million lily of the valley
are forced annually, and these are only
incidents in the routine of this big place.
More than 100 men are constantly
employed in the various departments.
Among the equipments are a machine
shop, a saw mill, a blacksmith shop, ice
pond and cold storage house. All the
wagons required and all the shipping
boxes are made, horses are shod and the
greater part of the material required for
the construction or repair of greenhouses
is turned out on the premises. A range
of eleven large houses added last year
was put up and heated complete by the
local force. They are piped for heating
with steam and with hot water as occa-
sion may demand, the main steam pipe
being sixteen inches in diameter at the
boiler end, thus giving capacity for large
future additions of glass.

The material grown includes a general
variety of roses, carnations, lilies and
other flowering bulbs, lily of the valley,
ferns, asparagus and decorative plants.
The asparagus house is twenty-two feet

igoo.

The American Florist.

1117

high. A portion of the lily of the valley
used the past season was home grown
and it gave tlowers ol a much finer qual-
ity than the average imported stock. A
larger proportion of this year's pips will
be home grown and it is expected that
within a very few years no part of the
million pips required will be imported.
Two houses each 275 feet long are to be
devoted to Adiantum Farleyense this
summer. The soil used for roses is clay
loam from low lands that are flooded
once a year by the Connecticut river.
Since using this soil Mr. Pierson has lost
all trace ol eel worm, which troubled
him previously. He attributes it to the
annual flooding with water which he
believes kills them out completely. The
place is well worth a visit by anyone
interested in rose growing. Large and
convenient packing rooms are provided
and the product is shipped over a wide
range of territory.

OBITUARY.

WILLIAM m'CREA, JR.

William B. McCrea, Jr., of Altoona,
Pa., died March 26 after a very brief ill-
ness. He left a bride of only six weeks
who will have the sympathy of the many
friends of the deceased in the trade.

MBS. E. F. BARBE.

Pauline K. Barbe, wife of the well
known Kansas City florist, died April 1
after a prolonged illness during which
she suffered from a complication of dis-
eases. The wealth of floral tokens at the
funeral spoke of the sympathy of Mr.
Barbe's many friends.

Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists
Received.
E. S. Peterson & Sons, Montrose, N.
Y., trees and shrubs; Jennings Bros.,
Olney, Philadelphia, Pa., horticultural
designs and buildings; The Floral
Exchange, Philadelphia, Pa., roses;
Lothrop & Higgins, East Bridgewater,
Mass., dahlias; Chas. B. Hornor & Son,
Mt. Holly, N. J., trees and shrubs; Har-
lan P. Kelsey, Boston, Mass., ginseng
and cultural directions; M. H. Walsh,
Woods Holl, Mass., hardy plants; F. S.
Peer, Mount Morris, N. Y., trees, shrubs,
plants and bulbs; Wm. Scott, Buffalo, N.
Y., cut flowers and plants; K. Wezelen-
burg & Son, Hazerswoude. nr. Leiden,
Holland, trees, shrubs and plants; de
Graaft" Bros , Leiden, Holland, plants
and bulbs; Welch Bros., Boston, Mass.,
cut flowers and florists' supplies; Cincin-
nati Cut Flower Co., Cincinnati, O., cut
flowers and florists' supplies; Wm. F.
Kasting, Bufl'alo, N. Y., plants; C. C.
Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis., cut
flowers and plants; E. C. Amling, Chi-
cago, 111., cut flowers; E. H. Hunt, Chi-
cago, 111., cut flowers and plants; Bassett
& Washburn, Chicago, 111., cut flowers
and florists's supplies; A. G. Prince &
Co., Chicago, 111., cut flowers and florists'
supplies; Kennicott Bros. Co.. Chicago,
111., cut flowers; J. B. Deamud, Chicago,
111., cut flowers; W. E. Lynch, Chicago,
111., cut flowers.

Delavan, Wis. — F. T. Monahan, of
Williams Bay, will erect a greenhouse
here in the spring, to be conducted as a
branch.

Toughkenamon, Pa. — The firm of
Chambers Bros, has been dissolved, and
the business will hereafter be conducted
by C. P. Chambers.

SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE.

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

Every paid HUbscrlber to the AMERICAN FLORIST
for the year r.Kiii Is entitled to a flve-Une want ady.
(situations onlyj free to be used at any time durlnK
the year.

Situation WANTKD-By married man ;& yeiirs'
old. experienced florist and t:ardener, jiotid
deBlyner iind decorator, competent to Itll any poslllitn.
commercial or private. I> "5;i, care Am. t'lorlst

SITOATION WANTBD-By experienced florist No 1
rose Krowor, carnations, 'muma. etc.. 20 years
practical study, tfood dpsl^ner and decorator. Best
references. Florist. lOtil West 3rd St . Canton, O.

SITUATION WANTBD-By yoiine man. age 20,
Gernmn ;.'") years" experience In roses Good ref-
erences. Near]>etroit or Pittsburg preferred. Ad-
dress, statlnK wayes. Magnus aliknecht,

care W. A. Smith, Box Hi, Lukewood, O.

SITUATION WANTED— By a reliable married man,
as foreman on commercial place, wherd flrst-class
cut tluwers are wanted for market; 'I'i years' expe-
rience. Please give full partlcula'H wltn wages Ad-
dress Ideality, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED— By experienced gardener
and florist In state Institution or private place,
as foreman or manager; best of references; married,
sober and Industrious, give full part culars with
wages. Address GARr>ENER, care Am. Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-The advertiser would ll»e
to secure a position as head gardener on a private
place or foreman In a commercial establishment:
thoroughly experienced In all departments; best of
references. Address

C. J. R.. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED— By an experienced florist
lo take charge of retail commercial place.
Thoroughly posted In ;,'rowlng for the retail trade.
Aee .T.i; single. Wages. $30 and board. Illinois or
Ohio preferred. Address

"RETAIL." care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTBD-By a married man as
manager or foreman In a private or commercial
place; -■> years e.xperlence In roses, carnations,
chrysanlbemus, violets and general greenhouse
plants. Address

CO.MPETENT, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED —A position In or near
Chicago by all round man. Al rose and orchid
grower also familiar with greenhouse construction,
competent to take charge of private or commercial
place. 10 years' experience east and west Address
Florist, 272.') Wabash Ave., Cblcjgo, 111.

SITUATION WANTHD— Middle aged man desires
position on private place, would not object to
working In florist establlsbment, thorouah practical
gardentr, good grower and propagator; understands
mushroom growing, landscape and vegetable garden-
ing. A, HUMPHREYS, 3(j Bevan St.. Cohoes, N. Y.

w-

ANTED— Address of Louis Truxler, a practical
aDd orDameDtal florist

'iHos B. BULL, Bakersfield. Cal.

WANTED— Single man with experience la growing
cut tlowers. Seed reference, age and salary
expected to U, care American Klorlat.

WANTED-Pflrtner for retail store. Good oppor-
tunity for bright man. Good location ("hlcago.
Address L », care American Florist. Chicago.

WANTED— Boy to learn the greenhouse business
of growing roses ana carnation. In answering
state age. Address Jno. Wyland. De Haven, Pa.

WANTED-An asBlstanttlorlst and all-around man ;
German, single preferred. State wages. Ad-
dress at once. W^^i. Khumm & Sons, St. Joeepli, Mo.

WANTED-An experiecced florist and horticult-
urist to lake charge of small park and cjn-
servatory. Address A C care American Florist.

WANTED— A good grower of cut flowers, roses.
chrysaDthemums. carnations, etc. None other
need applv. State wages. Mann & Brown.

Richmond, Va.

WANTED AT ONCE-A young man to work In
greenhouses One with some experience, gt-od
worker. $lo a month and board. Address

H. M. Jensen, McHenry, III.

WANTED— A single, sober man. competent to grow
roses, carnations and mums. Give references
and wages wllb board and room

C. L. BKrN.soN & Co , Paducah, Ky.

WANTED— Man capable to take charge of section
of rose houses. Staie wages wanted with board.
Also a man to assist. Address

R R, care American Florist. Chicago.

WANTED— To purchase an article, namely, a gar-
deners'stool, tull particulars and catalogue of
same to be addressed to W. E. Pocock.

\M Pontypridd St . Eastmoors. Cardiff. Wales.

WANTED-Good second hand bMler suitable for
tJOnO feet of glass, hot water under pressure,
fuel cheap soft coal Also wrought Iron pipe, valves,
etc. Joseph Bancroft & Son, Cedar Falls, la.

WANTED— A rose grower who thoroughly under-
stands growing A No. 1 stock. The right party
will have a good position. Flrst-clasa references
required. Address M K, care American Florist.

WANTED— At once, a young man, German; must
be sober und reliable, for general greenhouse
work. Wages $!.» per month with board and room.
Work easy ; place steady all the year round. Address

J. HlNDKLEISCH. Belolt, WIb.

WANTED-Man thoroughly experienced In tilling
orders, pliiutlng nursery stock, budding and
grafting roses, Strictly temperate. Only those
accustomed to ccimmerclal places need apply.

The Elizabeth Nuhhehy Co , Elizabeth. N. J.

WANTED AT (>NCE-Good reliable experienced
grower of cut tlowprs and gpneral stock of bed
ding plants. If Inc inpetent or afraid of work don't
apply Good wages to ilght man. Address with
references, J. N. Kiui), St. Joseph. Mo.

WANTED — Greenhouse engineer, to look after
steatn pumps, do piping, benching and repair
gla/int:. Must have an eye to carpenter work and be
supplied with most necessary tools. Wages $50 per
month, steadv work Address or call on

Geo Reinbero, 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago.

NOTICE— If Joseph LoDdrltian will communicate
with John Dow. Manhattan St-'te Hospital. Cen-
tral Isllp. N. Y.. lie win hear ol something to his
advantage. Shi^uld any <'ne see this who mav know
o: his present whereabouts, they will do him a favor
by communicating wltb the above, informing him
where he Is located at prpsent.

OR SALE OR RENT-Commerclal place; location
the best. R, D Baker. Canon City. Colo.

F

FOR SALE— Free fuel. 50C0 feet gla»8 Great chance
for florists or gardeners Only feOO cash. Account
sickness Write quick. Free Fuel, care Am. Florist.

FOR SALE— My greenhouses, etc. about ' .Cl(.W feet
of glass. A good retail trade. Terms easy.
Address
Jacob Raipstanoer. Great Barrlngton, Mass.

FOR SALE— Lebanon Greenhouses and residence;
established business: no competition: hou<ie8
stocked. Falling health compels sacrifice. Write for
particulars. Nkal & Co . Lebanon, Ind.

FOR SALE— Four-Inch cast Iron greenhouse pipe.
5-feet lengths. F. O. B., 15c. per foot. In good
order. Address

Indianapolis Flower & E*lant Co.,
Indianapolis, Ind.

FOR SALE— Established florist business, with or
without 7 room dwelling. In a good Indiana town;
no compptUlon within :iO miles. Will bear Investlgar
tlon. Address

WAiiASH. care American Florist.

FOR SALE— A good paying establishment of 5.500
feet of glass, w acre of land, 8-room dwelling.
This Is located In the heart of a city of 14.000 inhabi-
tants, with but verv little competition Would like to
sell about l*t or 15th of June. This Is not only a
bargain but a'so a Brand opportunity for some enter-
prlzlng llurlst. Will state reasons for selling on
application. Address

OPPORTtTNiTY. care American Florist.

FOR SALE

240 acres of land on Isthmus of Tehaunte-
pec, state of Vera Cruz, Me.xico. For full
particulars write

ROLAND HUGHES,

846 New York Life BIdg. KUNSAS CITY. MO.

FOR SALE.

Excidlent cstablishmeiit of 7000 square feet of
glass in Chiuago suburb. Stocked with caroa-
tions. smilax aud miscellaneous plants; IH acres
of good land; 8 room dwelling. Would like to
dispose of place by May 1, if possible, as I am not
able to give it my attention.. Address

MRS. P. F. LAW, RIVER GROVE. ILL.

102 acres fl ue la nd , part cultivated $2,800.00

Lot 52s241. four grenhouses, sheds, etc... 3,700.00
«s of an acre, citv property, greenhouses

well stocked, fliie condition, bargain — 3,700.00
Lot 100x125, 5 greenhouses, stock, etc.,

fln.- dwelling 4,800.00

25 acres, good shipping center south-west,

fine orchards of pears, cherries, etc 6,500.00

60 acres, 33 in fruit, 6 greenhouses, well

established business 7,500.00

7 acres, 7 greenhouses, land highly culti-
vated, large dwelling 9,500.00

Any of the above named properties is a fine bar-
gain, and those desiring to purchase will do well
to communicate with us. These are only a few of
the properties that we have for sale and leasing.

SMITH & SMITH,

p. 0. Box 869. 345 Sixth Ave., PITTSBURG. PA.

It is good business policy < .e #t
to mention the »9*e5*65*

....American Florist

when.you write to aa advertiser.

1118

The American Florist.

April 7,

Grand Rapids.

Carnations are a little ofif crop and the
demand is excessive, resulting in a lamine.
We hardly know whether there has been
any Lent or not, as far as business is
concerned. The local trade have enjoyed
a very prosperous season and hope for
the busiest Easter that ever struck the
town. There will be plenty of roses and
of excellent quality, also plenty of bulb-
ous stock and potted plants. We only
wish for a few day'slull before thestorta,
with slight hopes of getting them.

G. F. C.

Wbol^^ale flower/arl^fe

OiNClNNATI, April 5.

BOBeB, Beauty, select 40 00

" " medium , :i0.00

" Bride 4.00® B.UO

Bridesmaid 4.00® B 00

Meteor 4.00® tl. 00

Perie 4.00® 6 00

C«m«tlonB 1.60® 2 00

fancy 3.00® 4.0

Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00

Vloleta 50.® .75

Roman hyacinths 2.00® 3.00

Dutch " 4.00

Callas lO.OOOn 60

Daflodlls 3.00® 4 00

Tulips 3.00® 4.00

Sweet peas 1.60

Asparagus 60.00

BmllM 15.C0

Adiantnm 1.00

CJommon ferns .20

BT. liOms. April 5.

Boaei, Beauty, short stems 5.00®10.00

medium 12 .'i0@2.=> 00

fancy 30.0O45U.0O

Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00® 8.00

" Meteor 4 00® 6 00

Perle. Wootton 3.00® 4.00

Gftmatlons, common 1 00® 1 60

fancy 2 OJ® 3.00

Uly of the valley 3 00® 4.U0

VloleM 20® 30

Narcissus 2.U0(a> 3.00

Romans 2 00® 4 00

CaUas 10.00ai2.60

Harrlsll 10. 00® 12 50

Tulips 2 00® 4.0O

BmlUZ 10.60® 12. 60

Adiantnm 1.00® 1.26

Asparagus 6O.0O®76.00

Mn.WA17KBS, April 5

Bosei, Beauty, long perdoi, 3.00® 4 00

medium " " 1.50® 2.00
" " short " " .50® 1.00

Bride, Bridesmaid 6.00® S. 00

•' Perle 4.00® ti.OO

" Meteor e.OO® 8.00

Kalserin B.OO® 8 00

Canuitlons, ordinary 2.00® 3. CO

fancy 4.0C® 6.00

Violets 60® 1.00

Daffodils 2 00® 3 OO

Mignonette 2.00® 3.00

Adlantum 1.00® 160

Common ferns -26

BmllBX 16. 00® 18.00

Asparagus 76.00

Galax leaves .20

PlTTSBtTRO, April .i.

Boses, Beauty 5.00®60 00

" Bride. Bridesmaid 3.00®12.00

Meteor 3.00®12.00

Kalserin 3 00® 12. 00

'• Perle 3.00® 6.00

Cusin 3.00® 6 00

Carnations 1 50® 4.00

Uly of the valley 2 00® 4.00

Violets, double 20® .76

California 20® .30

Daflodlls 2.00® 3.00

Roman hyacinths 160® 3.00

Harrisl! 6 00®12.00

Freeslas 1.00® 1 50

Tulips 2.00® 4.10

Pansles % 76® 1.00

Lilacs, per bunch 1.60® 2.00

Daisies 1.00® 2.00

Mignonette 1.00® 4 00

SmTlax 12 60®20.00

Wild Smilax per case 3.60®6.00

Adlantum 76® 1.00

Hardy ferns .10

Asparagus, bunches 40c

strings 36to60o

Rprengeril, bunches. . .36 to 76o

Galax leaves .15

DENVER, April 4.

Boses, Beauty, select 32.O0«i48.0O

ordinary 10.00®20.00

Bride. Bridesmaid (i.Od® 8.00

Meteor 6.00«. 8.00

Perle, Wootton 4.00® 6.00

Carnations, ordinary 2.00

fancy 3.00

Lily of the valley 4.00® 6.0u

Vloleu 60

Callas perdozen 1.60

Harrlsll - 1.60

Narcissus 3.00® 4.0O

Daffodils 2 00® 4.00

Tulips 4.01)

Sweet peas 1.00® 1.50

Asparagus tiO.OO

Smilax 17.00

Kerns .30

Galaxleaves .20

I

^^^11^ ORCHID PLANTS ii^

In order to make room for new importations shortly to arrive we will offer for
sale during March a fine lot of Cattleyas. Dendrobinms, Oncidiums and Cyp-
ripediums of tin*, varieties most suitable for commercial purposes.

This is an excellent opportunity for florists to sp'-ure desirable varieties of
orchids cheap, as th<' prices have been made low in order to move the stock quickly.

Each. Dozen.

CATTLEYA LABIATA, the largest and most popular of the kind % .7^ $ S 00

DENDROBIUM FORMOSUM, bridal bouquet orchid 50 5.C0

ONCIDIUM VARICOSUM, enormous yellow sprays 1.25 12.00

CATTLEYA TRIANit IS.OO

(A'. B. These i>larils are fully established^ being principally from last yearns importations.)

AQP A| ■■ W*' have taken from our propagating cases a surplus of young
di kUIHL stock of which we offer

Af^ALYPHA SANDER II. nic-e pl.anls, i%-'m perdozen, 11.00

DRACAEmA TERMINALIS. ni.-epl:ints, 2H-in " l.OO

(Special prices "will be quoted on application for these plants in quantity from the sand.)

W. A. MCFADDEN.
OUR TERMS ARE STRICTLY NET CASH

UPON RECEIPT OF STOCK. rosebank,"

CINCINNATI.

GEORGE REINBERQ

FORMERLY OF REINBERC BROS.

Wholesale Dealer and Grower of Cut riowers

51 WABASH AVE.. CHICAGO.

Orders booked for choice American Beauties for Easter.

Tit Dozen

Am. Beauties, es. long ifs.im to .^5.00

30-in. stem 3.(KI to 4 01)

I

24in.

18-in. '

15in. '

8-12-iu. '

Brides select,

M.aides "

La France "

K. A. Victoria.. "
Meteors

2.50 to 3.00

• 2.00 to 2..«iO

' 1.60 1,0 3 00

' 75 to 1,25

Per loo
$8; 1st, $6; 2d. $4; 3d, .$3
8; 1st, 6; 2d. 4; 3d, 3
8; 1st, fi;2d, 4; 3d, 3
8; 1st, 6; 2d, 4; 3d, 3
8; 1st, 6: 2d. 4; 3d, 3

Carnations, f.'incy *4-00 to $5.00

fancy standard vars. 3 00 to 4 (K)
1st grade, good l.SOto 2.50

Per Dozen

Harris'! (special price on large lots) $2.00

Callas 2.(:h)

Daffodils per IlX). ..13.00 to *4. 00

Roman " .... 3,twtoi);4.00

Violets " 75to 1.00

.Vdiantum '* TOO

Smilax " ....10 00 to 12.60

Fancy Ferns per 1000, $1 .50; per 100, 20c

Asparaeus, per string 50c. (>Dc, 7oc

OFFICIAL PRCE 1 1ST FOR EASTER.

Order from this, as none will be mailed.

Best stock shipped unless grade

mentioned

\V. A. MANN.
FRANK W. BALL.

Cincinnati..
Gut Flower Co.,

416 Walnut St..
CINCINNATI, 0.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS.

Consignments Solicited.
Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

HUDSON & CO.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS,

1527 PINE STREET.
Phone, Kinioch D 83. ST. LOUIS. MO.

Consignments Solicited. Prompt returni guaranteed

P^ '•'^ - T- v^^ fancy or Dagger

WE
HAVE
THEM

WM.

L. LINQENBRINK,
Wholesale florist.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

1005 Seventeenth St., Denver, r Col.

GLADIOLUS BULBS si/e loo

Augusta, white with blue anthers No. 2. $:i.50

May and Eugene Scribe each, No 2, 150

Mra Beecher and Amalthee each. No. 1. S tl)

Relne Blanche No. I 150

Size lli» lOnO
Mnrle Lemolne (orchid marked). ..No. 1 1,76 $5,011

White and I.,l«ht, ml.vcd No, 1 1 .W lU.lK)

No 2 l.UO 7 .W

Mixed seedilnt^s sizes, 1. 2. :i and 4 prices on applica-
tion, (-asta please. JOHN FAY KENNELL,
Box 405 Rochester, N. V.

LAUREL FESTOONING.

For decorations; 4 t<»7c,noni' hetteriii ih<- market.

Princess Pine hv the 100 lbs.. .liS.SO.

Gala\ Leav&s. bronze or preen.
Write lor prices on everything.

crsow^i^ rMSRMV oo.

Nlillinston, Mas9.

Please mention the American Florist when writing.

4,000 CUT ROMANS

$2 00 per 100 for ONE WEEK.

J. N. KIDD, riorist.

,.ST. .lOSEI'H, MO.

It is not much trouble to mention the
American Florist when corresponding
with an advertiser.

/goo.

The American Florist.

1119

mtMntiiimtimtiiAtiiAimimiuiimutiiititititmtiiiimiiAiiituiiiiUiiumiiiummmiiiig

J. B. DEAMUD,

SUCCESSOR TO ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO.

51 WABASH AVE..

CHICAGO.

Per Dozen.

Per 100.

AM. BE.\UTIES, Ex. long

" '.i4-iuch stems.

20 ••
15 '■
12 "

CARNATIONS, fancy

standard vara. asst.

BRIDES

BRIDESMAIDS

METEORS

PERLES

VALLEY

TULIPS

LIL. HARRISII

CALLA LILIES

1.1.00 to

$7.00

3.00 to

i.no

2.00 to

2..^i0

1.60

1.00

Per 100 i

$4.00 to

$6 00

3.00 to

4.00

6.00 to

!).00

6.00 to

9.00

6.00 to

9.00

4.00 to

7.00

3.00 to

4.00

3.0O to

4.00

10.00 to

12.50

10.00 to

12.50

DAFFODILS «

VIOLETS, double 75 to

" single .50 to

ROMANS 3.00 to

ADIANTDM

" extra long fancv .

ASPARAGUS SOi-ts.

SMILAX $1.50piTdo/..

GALAX Green or Bronze, $1.25 per M.
FANCY FERNS... $1.50 per M.

f No. 1 contains 15 lbs .
2 " 201bs.
■{ No. 4 '• 35 lbs.
No. 5 " 40 lbs.
I No. 6 " 50 lbs.. 6,

WILD SMILAX.
(Caldwell's.)

12.

.00
.00
.75
.00
.00
..50

50
15
,20
50
50
50
.50
1.50

^^"Prices subject to change without notice. p

CATALOGUE OF CARNATION CUTTINGS NOW READY. E

McKellar £ Winterson's

Modern Supply House

is the place to buy yoor CUT FLOWERS, SUPPLIES, SEEDS, Etc
MASSACHUSETTS FANCY FERNS, loooSi.so; 5000 lots, $6.25.

Other specialties, ORCHIDS, FANCY ROSES, FANCY
CARNATIONS, SELECT VIOLETS.

WESTERN AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED

r.rS^fJor^" IMPERIAL PLANT FOOD AND FERTILIZERS.

IS" For prices on Cut Flowers see Chicago quotations in tliis paper.
All stock at lowest possible prices. write for catalogue.

.LAR & WINTERSON, wAtitn' I've. CHICAGO.

GEO. REINBERG,

Wholesale Grower of Cut riowcrs.

BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

All stock at lowest market rates. Send iu your
orders.

61 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

PETER REINBERG,

Grower and Wholesaler of Cut riowers.

500.000 FEET OF GLASS.

Headquarters for American Beauty.

Carnations, Blooms and Cuttings.

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

SHIPPING LitBELS '^

•Cut Flowers

Printed in two colors on gummed
"paper; your card, etc., in black and
eat adopted by the S. A. P. in red.
Very attractive. Price per 600. $2.85;
per 1000, $4.50. Send for samples

E

ELEaRO OF THIS LEAF, POSTPAID, $1.25.

American Florist Co.,

CHICAQO.

Wbol^ale [lower/\arH?fe

Roses, Beantr,
" Bride, Br]

inCAGO

extra lo
30 inch
24 •'
20 "
15 "
12 '■
8 ■•
desmald

April t;
Qg Stems

4.0008.00
S.UU
2.60
2.00
1.60
1.26
1 00
5.00® 8 00

Meteor

5.00® 8.00

. ... tt 00® 8 00

Golden Gate.

8.0J@10,00

1.50® 2.00

fancy

3.00® 4.00

60® 1.00

single

40® .50

3.00® 6.0O

Cattleyns

.per

doz.

l.UOC
.T6

16.00
3 00

Lilacs

81.00

1.00® 2.50

Homan hyaclntbs ...
Dutch hyacinths ...

1.00® 4 00

4 00@10 00

'

10.00®I2 00

8.00®I0 00

1 00® 3 00

2.C0® 4.0U

2.00

60® 1.00

.15

. . .20

8 ooaio.oo

Aspiratrua

60.00®ti0.00

WABASH AVE.
CHICAGO

Nwwywyw^

E. H. Hunt

THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR

WHOLESALE — ^

CUT FLOWERS

Hunt's Flowers
Qo Everywhere

76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Tsi-mimmfmfmfmfffmmfmmfmnm

Bassett&Washburn

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Cut Flowers

Wholesale Dealers and
Growers of

GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL.

A. L. RANDALL ^

Wholesale Florist

Don't Forget that we are at 4 Waab-
Ington St., Chicago.

Write for special quotations on large orders.

WHOLESALE

GROWER OF ROSES.

DEALEB IN

CUT FLOWERS

J. A. BUDLONG,

37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILI

Mention the American Florist.

Benthey & Co,

F. F. BENTHEY, Manager,

Wholesale Commission Florist

41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO.

"Consignments solicited..

t. 0. PRINCE & CO.

Wholesale Gut Fiowere'

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Agents for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attantloi
paid to shipping orders.

76 & 78 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO

Wholesale Cut Flowers |

VA I IDPDTV KT IDUriME QIK7

504 LIBERTY ST

CONSIGNMENTS

SOLICITED.

Florists' Supplies

Please mention the American Florist.

1120

The American Florist.

April 7,

Samuel s. Pennook,

Wholesale Florist,

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street PHILADELPHIA, PA,'

AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES.

CNTIt, FURTHER NOTICE, WILL BE OPEN FROM 6:00 A. M. TO 11;00 P. M.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND.

Wholesale Depot for all Florists* Supplies.

BOSTON...

FLOWERS

Prloe Ivls-ts mfa<l^<3l»

67 :Bx'0£nfleld «St., IBOSOTOIV, AcL^SSi

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, " "'^'TostS'n' SiS '*'"'■

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

NOTICE: WELCH BROS., Sole Agents for FREVSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, $2.00 per

Script Letters, S4.00 per 100.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

GHOR^LEY & PERKINS,

Wholesale
Commission Florists.

New and Commodious establishment . .
at 57 W. 28IH SIRttT, NtW TURK. «^e^

Prepared to handle liir^e or small consigii-
mems of cut flowers to growers' advantage.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE.

Cut Strings 8 feet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

Wholesale Florists,

Always on Hand: /

CARNATIONS, /n l^

BRIDESMAIDS, /^^-TM
BRIDES. "

JOBBERS IN

i'

/7 '
V-^*^ SUPPLIES

^, ' FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.

84 Hawley Street, BOSTON.

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. pniLADELPNU.

Orders by mall, telegraph or telephone will
receive prompt attention.

GonBtgnments of good stock solicited.
Please tfirntion the Aviet ican Florist when ivrilivg.

Wbol^ale [lower/\arK?|^

fHlLAUELPHIA, April 4.

Bo»e«. Tea 4.00® 8.00

■ extra 10.00(5112 00

Beauty, extra -lO.OtkgiJO.OO

flrats 20.(K)a30.00

necondB 6.0O@10.0O

Camatlons 1.50® 2 00

fancy 2.00® 4.00

Lily of the yaUoy 3.00® 4 00

Vlo'etg 60® 1.00

Daffodils 3 00® 4 00

Mignonette 2.00® 3.00

AeparagUB 50.00

Smllax 16.00® 20, 00

Adlantum 1.00® 1 60

Boston, April 4.

Bosea, Beauty, extra 2O.0O@33.0a

medium 10 00® 12 00

cullB 2 CO® 5.00

Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 1.00® ."> 00

e.xtra 8 00®lt> 00

Carnations, ordinary 2 OU® 3.00

fancy 3 00® :'. OO

Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00

Violets, single and double 20(5. .fjO

Daffodils 1.50® 2 OO

TuMpB , 2.00(3. 3.00

Lontrtdorums 10.00(812.00

Callas 10.I0®.2.00

P W. narcissus, Boman hyacinths 1.50(3 2.00

Mignonette 1 00® 3 00

Bmllai 10,00(6.20.00

Asparagus 60.00

|^g(,DQUARTe^^

-i^>E5TER«*
3^i^eNN YORK

GIVE

US

A

TRIAL.!'

WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of
Seasonable Flowers in Stock.

UfU C VACTillft Wholesale Com-

nnia ri imdlinUf mission Florist,

481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

ttSS PINE STREET,

» ST. LOUIS, MO.

i^TA complete line of Wire Deslg^na.

I.EO. NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist,

N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS.

^•??h"JS"^''^94 d. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicited.

Geo. M. Moss,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA

Long Distance Phone 1-41-2B D.

Consignments of Roses, Carnations, Violets solicitod

Milton W. Woodroffe & Go.

Successors to WM. C. SMITH,

Wholesale Florist,

1604 LUDLOW STREET,

•Phone l-«-69-A, PHILADELPHIA.

Conslgrnmentg Solicited.

ELLISON & TESSON,

Wholesale Shipping

FLORISTS

3 J 34 Olive Street, .?« ,^ .?» St. LOUIS, MO.

HOME CROWN STOCK.

...GEO. M. KELLOGG...

L.r„e.,Gr.wer^,,„. (-^^ PloWCrS

Give us an order and we will please you.

Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL. MO.
Our Store. 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY, MO.

(rS* LONS DISTANCE 'PHONK AT EITHER PLACE

JOHN B. FERGUSON,

Wholesale riorist,

444 Sixth Ave, PITTSBURG, PA.

Long Distance 'Phone 2985.

Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets
Solicited.

J. M. COHEN, WHOLESALE FLORIST.

-ALWAYS ON HAND-

ROSES. PINKS AND VIOLETS.

CONSIBNMENTS SOLICITED.

22 Chapman Place.lBOSTON. MASS.

I^OO.

The American Florist.

1121

TOP GRADE

Carnations

BEAUTIES,
BRIDES.
BRIDESMAIDS,
METEORS

VIOLETS and LILY OF THE VALLEY.

JOHN I. RAYNOR,

49 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

Telephone No. 190S Madigon Sqaare.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Commission riorlsts.

OroJnicais, :^oses.

SUPERB VIOLETS.

Telephone 2065 Madison Sqr. 42 WeSt 28tll St., NEW YORK CITY.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.

Wholesale Florist^

Hew Telephone HSo. 1803 Madison Square.

43 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

WALTER P. SHERIDAN,

-^mi FLORIST

''l?^ MSo°nir- 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

Roses shipped to all points. .M Price List on application.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.
51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square.
Price list on application.

Please mention thr American Florist when zi'itting.

THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN
NEW YORK CITY FOR

Violets % Carnations.

GROWERS and UYERS make a note of this. It
will be to your advantage.

WM. H. GUNTHER,

30 West 29th Street.

New Telephone No. 661 Madieon Square.

Please Mention the American Florist.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,

408 E. 34th Strsot,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

Telephone 399 Madison Square.

N. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry.
Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
Every Morning

DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT
FOR ADVERTiStNG.

JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary.

Please Mention The American Flortat.

MOORE, tIENTZ k NASn,

Wholesale Commission Florists,

lis and 121 W. 23d St.,

NEW YORK CITY.
Telephone 733— 18th.
Ch^^lcest Stock Shipped ou a Commission.

it rooms of N. Y.
Cut Flower Co.

Choice Camatiom

Choice Roses ^ Jt

Traendly & Schenck

NEW YORK CITY

New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq.

38 W. 28th Street

Cut Flower Exchange

Wbol^ale flower/\arKjfe

NEW YORK, April 4.

BOBei, Beaut; gelect 16.00@25.00

medium 1U.OO®12 00

culls 2 000 5.00

Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor 1.00® 5.00

Select li 00® s 00

Carnations 1.50® 3. CO

fancy 4 00(* 6.00

Lily of the valley l.ooa 3.00

Violets 25® .50

Romans hyacinths 75@ l.fO

Yellow narcissus 1.00® 2 00

Tulips 1 50® 3 00

MiKnonette 2.0O® 6.00

Sweet peas 50® 1 OO

Callas 6 00® 8.00

Harrlsll 8.00®12.00

Lilac, per bunch .60

Cattleyas 30.00®50 00

Bmllal 15 00(820 00

A»paraf(US 35 00®60.00

Sprengerll.perdoz. bunches 1®1 50
Adiantum 50 .75

Buffalo, April 5.

Boies, Beauty 5.00®50 00

Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 4,OC@10.00

Perle, Nlphetos 3.00® 8. OO

Kalserln 6.00® 8.00

Carnations, ordinary 1 00® 2 00

" fancies 3.00

Lily of the Talley 3,00® 4.00

VIolett . 50® 1 00

jMlimonette 2.l0a> 4.00

Daffodils 3 00® 4 00

Koman hyacinths 2.00® 4 00

BarrlsU 12 00®;6 OO

Callas S.l'0®10 00

Tulips -j.OOa 5 00

Smilai 15 00

Adiantum 1 00® 1.60

Uardyfems, Oalax leaves .15

Aaparatros 50 00®75.00

MII.I.ANG & CO.

Commission Florists

48 Wost 29th St., NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square.
Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited.

TheNewYork Gut Flower Gg.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,

112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Telephone 733-l8th. HEW YORK.

COMSICN.MENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orderr

GEORGE SALTFORO,

Wholesale Commission Dealer in jt jl

...Violets...

50 W. 29th St., ^ NEW YORK.

Telephone Call, 1304 Madison Sq.

Please nienliun the A tnerica n Flat ist when writing.

ford Bros...

oe at Wholesale Florists

111 West 30th street, NEW YORK.

Consignments Solicited. Phone, 1S7 Madison Sq.

M. A. HART,

COMMISSION FLORIST,

Can supply KOSES and CARNATIONS In
best quality and any qnantlty; VIOLETS too.

4.4 WEST 29th Street.

Tel. 326 Madison Square. NEW YORK,

ROSES.

VIOLETS.

JULIUS LANfi

53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK.

CARNATIONS. VALLEY.

Telephone 280 Madison Square.
Remember us to our adveilisers.

J. K. ALLEN

IS ivow Arc

106 W. 28111 St., NEW YORK CITY,

where the best attention, as heretofore, will be given to CUT FLOWER CONSIGNMENTS. Excellent
facilities and a fine line of customers. J- J- .^ .^ Telephone 167 Madison Avenue.

N?««ehave EDW. C. HORAN. „R^^1%

** • ^ The best nf parh vari^tv

DAFFODILS.
FREESIAS.
PANSIES,
SWEET PEAS.
VALLEY.
ORANGE BLOSSOMS

47 WEST 128TH ST..

NEW YORK.

Cyj FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

Tel. 421
Madison Squa

The best of each variety in
market free from mildew.

Violets.

in any quantity, ■
Special or Ordinary.

1122

The American Florist.

April 7,

The ^bbb T^a^B-

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

ALEXANDER KODGEBS, PreB ; Al.BKRT MCCUL-

LOUGH. Vlce-Pres ; 8. K. Willard, Wetbersfleld.
Conn.. See y and Treas.

C. L. KUNZ, of the M. G. Madson Seed
Co., Manitowoc, Wis., visited Chicago
during the week.

Mail and counter trade has materially
improved with the warmer weather of
the past few days.

J. C. Vaughan, with Mrs. Vaughan
and Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Beatty, has been
spending a brief vacation in New Orleans.

Minneapolis, Minn.— Northrup, King
& Co. state that all branches of trade
show some improvement over recent
years.

We are in receipt of a circular from
Haarlem, Holland, intimating that the
bulb growers and dealers of that country
have established the Bulb Exporters'
Association for the promotion of the
trade interests of its members, collection
of debts, etc. The secretary is J. Spoor,
24 Wilhelmina street, Haarlem, Holland.

F. Barteldes & Co., of Lawrence,
Kansas, inform us that the report of the
fire at their establishment in our issue of
March 31 is misleading. It appears that
the office and retail department were
damaged by fire and that the wholesale
department and warehouses were not
touched at all. The firm transacted busi-
ness and filled all orders the next morning
after the fire.

Hartfokd, Conn.— a. A. Welden is
putting up a violet house.

Belton, Pa.— F. J. Winkler has em-
barked in business here with a green-
house 12x100 feet.

Des Moines, Ia.— I. W. Lozier states
that he will at once rebuild his store,
destroyed, with all its contents, by fire
on the night of March 26.

Highland, N. Y.— Arthur Palmer, for
three years with J. W. Feeter, will be
foreman for A. W. Williams when he
opens his new establishment in June.

Waterloo, Ia.— Williams & Crittenden
are planning to erect a rose house 24x
110. The present rose house will be
given over to carnations, which in turn
will be succeeded bv violets.

VIGK'S SEEDS ^

lALl HOME-GROWN SEEDS.

Vick'8 Daybreak, pink $i.50 $4.00

" Purity, white 2.00 6 00

Branching Comet, white 2.50 8.00

Vick'8 Branching, in colors,
white, pink, crimson and pur-
ple, each...: 25 .75

(^"Trade list, also Garden and Floral Guide now
ri'ady. Send for it.

James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N.Y,

I Tuberous Begonias. BlnRle. Ave separate col-
' ora. extra fine large bulbs, !^-lnch. per 100,
82 50. Double, In separate colors EXTRA
large W-lnch stock (81JPKKU?H Htralne) per
— 100 $6.00. Gloxinias, finest strains, VERY

Inree bulbs, per 100. $3 00. Cannas In cbolcest sorts,
%i (k) to $8 00 per 100 for N0yKLTlB3._ Tuberosefl
RKAI>Y ABparaeus Sprengwrl seed. 100 ijc lOOOvi 00.
S»paragu8 P NSnUB (TBOB), lOO Sl.tlO; laf] SUW
Lauinla Borb. 100 40c; lOOO $2 ify. Pandanua Utllls. 100
«126- 1000, $10 00. Cocos Wedelllnna, 100 $1.00; 1000
IT^W. Send for our NEW sprtnK llBt. Address
H. H. BERCER & CO., 47 Barclay St., N. Y.

SPECIAL OFFER OF BULBS AND OHOIOE FLOWER SEEDS

FOR SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS.

Asters, Snmple s True Branch in-:, mixed per M oz. 30c; per oz. 60c: per pound $5,00

shell pink, white and red per 'i oz. 2.5c; per oz. 7dc

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus per trade pacliet (25 seeds) 30c; per ICO seeds, Jl.OO; per 1000 seeds, $9.00

Sprengerii per trade packet (25 seeds) 25o; per 100 seeds, 75c; per 1000 seeds, $5.00

IJeironia. single tuberous rooted, separate colors per duz. 40c; per 100. $2..50,

' ■• ■• mixed per doz. 33c; per 100. 12.00; per lOOO $18.00

double •' mixed rer doz. 65c; per 100, $5 OO

Gloxinias, choice mixed 50c per doz.; $3.00 (ler 100; .1;27..50 i.er 1000

Hvacinthus Cnndieans (choice bulbs) 25e per dozen; IH.50 per 100

Iris Pumihi, mixed 35c per dozen; $1.25 per 100; JilO.OO per 1000

Lilium Tisrluum (Tiger lilv) per dozen, 50c; per ino, $2.75

Flore Plena per dozen. Mc; per 10(1. $3. .50

.Mnntbretia Croeosma-llora. yellow and crimson, fine tor cutting, 10c per doz.; 60c per 100; J5.00 pir 1000

Potsii.crance aiid red 10; per doz,; 50c per 100; $4.50 per lOOO

Oxalis, summer llowerinK, mixed 10c per dozen; 35o per lOO; $2.50 per 1000

Spotted Callas, (.\lba Richardia JIaculata) per dozen 45c; per 100, $2.75

Tigridia Pavonia. alba grandiflora. and orange per dozen, 30c; per 100. $2,00

Tuberoses, No I double pearl, tine large bulbs 75o'per 100; $6 50 per 1000

No 2 double pearl ; 50c peT 100; $3.50 per lOOO

■nd for new Wholesale List for Mnrch, inUM^nU )?. QTfl/C^ 217 and 219 Market Street,

JOHNSON & STOKES,

DcOraaff Bros.
BULBS

Holland Bulb and Plant

...IMPORTING AGENCY...

Wezelenburg & Son

Forcing Plants, &c.

DE QBAAFF BROS,, Ltd., are tlie largest growers of new and leading varieties of Bulbs in Holland,
and have built up a great reputation and an immense trade in England by square dealing and first-
class Bulbs at reasonable prices. The quality is always right and at reasonable prices.

WEZELENBURG cSc SON are the most extensive growers of Potted Forcing Plants in Holland. They
are also one ol the largest growers of general Nursery Stock, especially Ornamental Trees, Shrubs
and Vines, Established 1820.

Send for Illustrated Catalogues, special American editions, to F. S. PEER, MT. MORRIS,
N. Y., Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada. Also for Roman Hyacinths and Paper Narcis-
sus, especially grown in France; Bermuda and California grown Lilies, English Manetti
Stocks, and Choice Tested English atid French Novelties. Write me before placing
your order* t^tJ^,Mi^J^v^tM<M

We are soliciting contract orders for crop of 1900

KENDEL'5 EARLY GIANT CORN.

See the leading catalogues for description and testimonials and write to us for
descriptive circular and price of this — the largest and best early sweet corn in the

'^'^^^^^- A. C. KENDEL, Seedsman, Cleveland. Ohio.

FERN SPORES SOW NOW!

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra large paclcage of fresh Spores, sufficient for 3000 plants,
with full cultural directions, postpaid for $1,00,

EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J

NEW IMPORTATION

Cycas Stems,

TRUE •LONG-LEAVED" VARIETY
JUST ARRIVED.

ASSORTED SIZES,

I to lo pounds each,
lo cents per pound.

J@°"Write for Price on Quantities

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

CHICAGO:

84-86 Randolph Street.

New York:

14 Barclay Street.

Order now your Bulbs while vou can
make money with

Paper White Narcissus Grandiflora,

EXTRA. $4.00 per 1000,

free Marseilles. Packing free. 1st Dec, settle-
ment. Very low prices on application for ROMAN
HYACINTHS and other French Bulbs for forcinp:,

A. BERNARD, Grower and Exporter,

Caraueirannei Var, France.

ESTABLISHED 1802

SEEDS

Our Wholesale Price List of

CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS

is now ready. A post-card will
bring it to you.

We have still on hand some of our

LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS,

the finest that come to this country.
Per 1000, $10: cases of 3000 at $9 per 1000

J.MTHORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Street)

36 CORTUNDT STREET. NEW YORK

It is good business policy
to mention the

.AMERICAN riORIST

when you write to an advertiser.

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The American Florist.

1123

SPECIALTIES FOR EASTER.

Plenty of Easter Lilies.
Place Your Orders Now.

We have to ofler for Raster a fine assortment of Fancy Baskets, Pot Covers, Crepe Papers, Plant Stands,
Jardinieres, Satin Ribbons, Folding Boxes, Bouquet Pins, Cycas Leaves, Artificial Palms and Flowers, and
everything desirable for Easter Trade. Plenty of the following Decorative Stock: Adlantuin. Smliax, Wild
!:m!lax, Fancy Ferns, Leucothoe Sprays, Mahonia Sprays, Asparagus, Palm Leaves, Green Sheet Moss, Etc., Etc.

Cut flowers.

^*

Our prices are as low as any
dealer or grower.

Place your orders now on
the following:

FANCY AM. BEAUTIES,

MAIDS, BRIDES,

METEORS, ORCHIDS,

SELECT CARNATIONS,
HARRISII LILIES,

LONGIf-LORUM LILIES,

CALLA LILIES,

VIOLETS, MIGNONETTE,

VALLEY, TULIPS,

DAFFODILS,

HYACINTHS,

ROMANS,

FREESIA,
ETC., ETC.
J*
If you want the best stock.
and at lowest prices market
conditions will allow, send
your orders to us.

EASTER PRICE LIST.

Subject to Change Without Notice.

I'rice l*er Huiidrci

Am. Betiuiii'S, short $10 00 to $12 50

Am . Beauties, medium 15 00 to 18 00

-Vra. Beauties, fancy, fair leu^'th 25 00 to 35 00

Am. Beauties, long (0 00 to 75 09

Metuors, extra select 8 00 to 10 00

Brides, Maids, extra select 6 00 to 8 Oj

Meteors, Brides, Maids, good average 5 00 to V 00

Perles, extra select 4 00 to 6 00

Roses, our selection 4 03

Carnations, special fancy varieties 6 00

Carnations, clioicc 4 00 to 5 00

Carnations, good average 2 50 to 3 50

Carnations, our selection 2 00

A'iolets and Pansies 60 to 75

\' alley, our specialty — the best 2 50 to 3 50

Sinilax 12 50 to 15 00

Harrisii 12 50

Callas 12 50

Daffodils, single and double 2 00 to 4 00

Daisy, Forget-me-not 75 to 100

Adiantuni 1 00

.'Vsparagus per string, 50c to 75c

Galax per M, $1 25

Common Ferns per ^1 , 2 00

Blooming
Plants.

Wc have a fine lot of the

following plants to

offer:

E:LSter Lilies. Per Doz.

Select plants $7 to $8

Average plants. 4 to 6

(.'alia Lilies,

Select plants 4 to 5

Average plants a to 4

Spinea plants 3 to 5

Azalea plants 12 to 18

r.t'autv Rose plants.. 4 to 5
Hybrid " . . 4 to 5

Rambler " . . 6 to 9

llermosa " . . 3 to 4

We also have an immense
stock of pot Tulips, Hyacinths,
Narcissi, etc., etc.

All Plants
Shipped via txpress.

Cash with order to insure
lowest prices.

VVTE have just received a very large importation of the finest grade Satin Ribbons; and oiier a superior quality, all colors, for
" Easter, at the following low prices. Compare these prices with what you pay for cheap ribbons, and then bear in mind
that we give you the best quality at these prices. This is a snap.

Wehavethefollowingpopularcolors: White, cream, mais-yellow, regent-orange, lilac, heliotrope, pink all shades, nile-green,
royal purple, violet, ruby — Am. Beauty, cardinal— Meteor, cerisette, remi, scarlet, black, in fact any shade you might need.
Order your supplv quick to insure filling from this stock. Per bolt, any colors. No. 5, 55c; No. 7, 75c; No. 9, $1.00; No. 12,
$1.25; No. 16, $1.35; No. 22, $1.60; No. 30, $1.85; No. 40, $2.10; No. 60, $2.50; No. 80, $3.00.

FOR EVERYTHING YOU NEED, SEND YOUR ORDERS TO

McKellar b Winterson,

45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE OUR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LISTS, WRITE US.

firili. 100 1000

Mrs. Prances Joost 12.50 J20.00

Mrs. James Dean 2.50 20.00

Cerise Queen 2.00 15.00

Mrs. McBurney l.iiO 12.00

Wm. Soott 1.00 7.50

Dorothy Sweet 3.00 25.00

Victor 2.00 15.00

NewYork 2.00 1500

Painted Lady, cerise... 1.50 12.00

BOSES, from 2i4-in. pots. 100 1000

Heauties t6.00 $50.00

Brides 4.00 3.5.00

Guaranteed strictly flrst-class stock
discount on 1000 lots. 600 at 1000 rates

100 1000
Daybreak, It. pink $1.25 $10.00

John Young $3.00 $25.00

White Cloud 3.50 25.00

Alaska 1.50 12.00

Genesee 2.00 1.5.00

Mary Wood 3.00 25.00

Evelina 1.25 10.00

Flora Hill 1..50 12.00

McGowan 1.00 7..50

Doz.

Mrs. Lawson $3.00

Olvmpia 2.00

Ethel Crocker 1.60

Genevieve Lord 2.00

Chicago 1.50

Marquis 1.60

100

1000

$14.00

$120.00

12.00

100.00

10.00

75.00

10.00

75.00

7.50

60.00

10.00

75 00

100

1000

Soarlet. 100 1000

G. H. Crane $6.00 $50.00

Portia I.,50 12.00

America 4.00 35.00

Bon Ton 2.00 16.00

Evanslon 2.00 15.00

Maids $4.00 $3,5.00

Pi-rles 4.0O 35.00

and free from disease. Cash

50 at 100 rates.

-V^x^esa.'ted.lOO lOOO

Mrs. Bradt $4.00 $3,5.00

Psyche 1..50 12.00

Armazlndy 1.50 1000

Eldorado 2.00 15.00

Gold Nugget $2.50 $20.00

Gov. Pingree I. .50 12.00

Argyle $1.50 $12.00

LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS,

JAMESTOWir,
N. Y.

Mrs. Thoe. W. Law- Gomez, dark red $5 00

son. pint! $14.00 Mrs. F. Joost. pink.. 2 SO

Ethel Crocker, pink.. 10 OO Triumph. Hue pink.. 160
The MarqulB, pink ... 10 00 Daybreak, shell pk. 100
Qenevleve Lord , pink 10 00 Flora Hill, white.. . 2 00

Olympla, variegated. 12.00 White Cloud 350

G. H. Crane, scarlet. . 5.50 Mary Wood, fine

America, scarlet 4 00 white 3 00

Melba, llBht pink 3 60 Jubilee, scarlet 150

Mrs, Q. Bradt. var. . . . 5.0O Wm. Scott, pink .... 1.00
Glacier, white, fine. . . 4.00 Lizzie McGowan.... 1.00

Gen. Maceo, best crimson $5 00 per lOO

Mrs. J as. Uean.flne pink 3 0O per 100

Nephrolepis Cordata Compacta. 2J^lnch, $4 00 per lOU,

8 and 10 Inch, fine, $12,00 per doz.
Cash please. CARL HAGEN8URGER, West Mentor, 0.

CARNATIOHS """^JfriNGs.

Crane $0 per lOO. .\merica $5 per 100. White
Cloud $4 per 100. .Jubilee $2 per 100, .Scott, Day-
break, Victor, Flora Hill, McGi^wan, Evelina,
Eldorado, $1.25 per 100. $10 per 1000.

BOSES. 2-iu. Pots, Select Stock

Perie 4c, Brides :nid Bridesmaids 3c. Send for
list of other varieties.

WM. MURPHY, Station F, Cincinnati, 0.

MARY A. BAKER AND ANNA G.EASTBURN,

Two best white Carnations I have ever grown. Pan-
dusky. Duke of York and Melba. $6 00 per 100, $10 00
per 1000. KmpresB and Welleoley, $2 60 per 100. *.'0 00
per 1000. Flora mil and Mayor Prngree, $3.00 per lOO,
$15 00 per 1000. Scott. McQowac. Cartledee Ponia,
Eldorado and Tidal Wave. $1 60 per 100. $12 00 per 1000.
Also Giant Double Alyssum and Double Kudbeckla.
Send for Descriptive Price List.

LOUIS B. EASTBURN, Kennett Square, Pa.

t^-OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1900 WILL BE A\AILED TO VOU-®J
I®- PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE. TWO DOLLARS.-^W

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The American Florist.

April 7,

The (Nursery TRH^B-

AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN.

W. J Peters Pres. : D. 8. LuACB. Vlce-Prea.;
GBOROK C. Seager. Rochester. N. Y.. Sec'y.

Nurserymen report good sales on the
newer varieties of clematis this spring.

It is reported that extra large plant-
ings of grape vines will be made in the
central states this 3'ear.

S. D. WiLLARD, Geneva, N. Y.,BaYsthat
EUwanger & Barry should have the
credit ot introducing the Windsor cherry.

The tariff and customs house regula-
tions are a theme for perennial discussion
among nurserymen and will receive due
consideration at the Chicago convention.
*-^-*.

Belyidebe, III. — L. E. Coleman will
plant 150 acres of tomatoes for canning
this season.

Mankato, Minn. — Windmiller & Son
have purchased a farm close to town to
be used in pushing the celery business.
The greenhouses will be continued as
heretofore.

Lawrence, Mass. — The Lawrence
Horticuliural Society has been organ-
ized. Chas. Wain wright is president and
J. F. Wi)rth, clerk. The membership is
mainly amateur.

SUGAR MAPLES.

Per 100 Per 1000
Sugar Maples, nursery grown, trans-

pJaated, good trees, 7 to 9 ft (10.00

4to6ft 4.00 $30.00

aboutSft 3.00 20 00

Soft MaplB Seedlings, nur KT.. 2 to 4 ft.. .75 4.00

Hemerocallls Flava (Lemon Lily) 3.00

Thunbergll.late, flne 3.00

White AmarylllB(l8meneCalatblnum)8tr. 10 00

Madeira Vine, No 1 1.60

N0.2 1.00

" N0.3 50

J^'PacklnK trees at cost. Cash please.

E. Y. TEAS. Greens Fork. Ind.
NEW SHELLBARK-IIICKORY NIT,

'^Hornor's Special."

RARE EVERGREEN TREES

200 OCO HANDSOME SHADE TREES,

and Meech's Prolific Quince. :it tiri'utly reduci'd

jirices. Catalogue fuee.

Cn/VS. B. nORNOR & SON, Mt. Holly, N. J.

A Very Valuable Xanlhocsras Sorbifolia.

^ ■■ a^ I m ^ ^i^X'^ shrub from Cliiua.

m UDIIIC lilooms iu spriut;, flower white;

^^—■■^—■^■— SniftU plants at 20c each
a* a ''S Ions as they last.

3' 3 Address

Bargain. p. J. ULBRICHT,

....Lock Hox 655. ANXISTON, ALA.

Ampelopsis Veitchil. 2 yr. strong Per 100 $ V.OO

Clematis Jackmanni. 2 \t. extra stron;?, " 14.00
Standard Hydrangea P. G., S—S/a ft.... " 18 00

Lilacs, assorted, 3— 4 ft " 10.00

Japan Snowball. 3^2— 4 ft.... " 18.00

These prices' are good only until surplus is

reduced. SEND FOR LIST OF OTHER STOCK

— Roses, Herbaceous Plants, Ornamental Trees,

Small Fruit and Fruit Trees.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO.. ^E^vrrXK

ftirilf DEUTZIA GRACILIS ROSEA,

NrW '''^"-ADELPHUS MONTEAU D'HER-

IlL 11 MIME, from ::'^.iiirL pols.

Hardy Herbaceous Perennials
our Specialty.

Send for price list. NORWOOD NURSERIES,

Rea Brothers. NORWOOD. MASS.

^DORMANT ROSES^

CRIMSON RAMBLER, extra stuong 3 year old Budded stock. 4 ft. canes I Doz.. % 3.00

3 year old Own roots stock, 4 ft. canes, f 100, 20.00

2 year old Budded stock, 3 ft. canes Doi'.,$2.00 100. $15.00

Kaiserin A. Victoria. 2 vear budded 100, $15.00 I Hermosa, extra strong Holland grown

Mud. Caroline Testout, 2 year budded... " 15.00 | 2 year Own roots. 100. $13.00

ALL ON OWN ROOTS, AT SI3.00 PER 100:

Gen. .Tacq. John Hopper. Baron Bonstetlen. Paul Neyron.

Coquette des Alpes. Mad. G. Luizet. Anne de Diesbach. Magna Charta.

Ulrich Brunner Prince C. de Rohan.

LOW BUDDED STOCK, EXTRA FINE TOPS AND ROOTS, PER 100, SHOO:

Baroness Rothschild. Mad. G. Luizet. Malmaison. La France.

Gloire Lyonnaise. Mrs. John Laing. Fisher Holmes. Coqueltedes Alpes.

Marie Baumanu Prince C. de Rohan. John Hopper. Giant of Battles.

Paul Neyron. Capt. Christy. Mad. Chas. Wood. Gen. Washington.

Boule de Neige. Anne de Diesbach Perle des Blanches. Mabel Morrison.

Baron Bonstetten. Magna Charta Gen. Jacq. Marshall P. Wilder.
Ulrich Brunner.

Clematis. Hydrangeas, Ampelopsis Veitchil, Peonies, Etc. in large quantities. Send for prices.

''^l^'^l'^^^'' YflUGHflN'S SEED STORE. ^'''^^c^A'Jg^rGV.""^-

GREENHOUSES, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL.

'^aJr:-' AZALEA VASEYI -^^^^^^-^

Introduced by U3, is plunted by tlnnis:inds iu FrankUn Park, Boslon. Prospect Park, IJrooklyn, and
other leading Parks of America. A mass of pink and white llo\\crs m ear. y spring. Unequalled in
Onietery work. It can be seen now in every large Cenieterv-

Etrons Budded Plants, 18-24 tn $13.00 per lOO.

'• '• •' 2- 3 ft 35.00 per 100.

" " " 3- 4 ft 50. OO per 100.

Many new and rare specie? of Hardv American Plants and (.'arolina Mountain Flowers. Whole-
sale Catalog to Park and Cemetery Ollicials and the Trade generally. Correspondence snlijited. Address

Proprietor t3.A:VtT^JSS>i f. I-tI3I^«i»K^',

Highlands Nursery, Kawana.N.C. Tremont Building, BOSTON.

"GREAT BARGAINS"

See last issue of this paper. If prices are too high make
us an offer on what you want, and if we can accept we will do
so. Note our Ampelopsis, Clematis Paniculata, Privet and
young stock for transplanting.

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N. J.

in nnn ^^°' Scarlet. Red, White, Willow
IU UUU ^^^^B^< Bn^lish and Toi-key, 4 to
' 10 feet.

100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes.

Catalogue on application. Send estimate of wants for prices.

THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Slenwood Nurseries, WIORRISVILLE. PA.

I Rliododendron Maximum
I Kalmia Latifolia.

5 111 all sizes and any quantity.

5 Spt'cial rates on car-load lots.

5 A special opportunity.

^ Write for prices.

~ J. WOODWARD MANNING,

1150 Tremont Building,

BOSTON, MASS. |i

Quotations on all other Nursery stock. S>

Edward B. Jackson,

WH0LES4LE FLORIST.

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only.

lu any (juantity, for the least money.

STAMFORD. - CONN.

^jifwwwwwwvwywwtfwyi

FRUIT and
ORNAMENTAL

SHRUBS

TREES

VINES

AND ROSES

Write for price list or send your lists of
wants for special prices.

GEKEVA,

W.& T.SMITH CO.,

^mmm

N. Y

Large Elms.

rt C line s|.iocinien Elm tree.s 6 to 9-inch
miiJ caliper. 25 to 40 feet hicrh. with well
developed heads. Have been several times
transplanted and will lift with excellent
roots and balls of carih. Send for price list.

SAMUEL C. MOON, """"K^.

1 Co.), PA.

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1125

DREER'S SPECIAL OFFER OF SEASONABLE PLANTS. I

PALMS

SEASONABLE BULBS

YounKstocli for growiiiK on. i" lniiiit
growth dufiri^' Iht^ suimiuT months.

Areca Lutescens I'or tloz
^ ini-h pots, ti U) K inc-hrs high W

onditioii lo make u Hne

10 lo 12
15 to IH

18 to eo

1

%\ 00
I -'5

4 50

'■ 3 (to

'* :? plants in

a i)iit 5 00

Caryota Urens and Sobolifera

2!i inch pots, 6 inches high

3 •• •• 8 to 10 " "

Cocos Weddeliana

:-'>4 inch pols. 4 to I) iuchrs high 1 25

Cocos Plumosus

2U inch pots, strong plants 1 00

3 1 25

Kentia Belmoreana

■;',i inch puts, 3 lo 4 leaves, .H inches high 2 (H)

3 ■■ " 4 to 5 ■■ 10 to 13 inches

hif!h 3 00

4 inch pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 12 to 15 inches

high

Kentia Forsteriana

2'^ inch pots, 3 to 4 leaves, 8 inch-
es high. Per doz % 150

Per 100 13 00

Per 1000 100 00

3 inch pots, 3 to 4 leaves, 12 inch-
es high. Per doz % 2 50

Per I'0 20 00

Per 1000 190 00

Latania Borbonica

2'4 inch pots, 3 leaves.

Per doz % 0 60

Per 100 4 00

Per 1000 35 00

Livistonia Rotundifolia

2 inch pots. Per doz % 1 25

Per 100 10 00

Per KXX) StO 00

3 inch pots. Per doz 2 00

Per 100 15 00

Per lOOU 125 yo

Phoenix Rupicola
2inchpi^ts, Per doz 1 oil

Per 11)0 8 00

Per 1000 75 00

3 inch pots. Per doz 125

Per 100 10 00

Per 1000 90 00

The above sizes are leaders, of

which we have a large supply, ami
with which it will pay you to flll
up any vacant room that .vou may
have after Easter. For a full line
of all sizes, see our Quarterly
Wholesale List which has just
been issued.

Fine FERNS

for Immediate Use.

Adiantum Farleyense

4 inch pots. Per doz If 5 00

Per 100 40 00

Adiantum Cuneatum

Per 100

$ 6 00
10 00
25 00

40 00

8 00
10 00

10 00

Per 1000

» 50 00

90 liO

210 00

Tuberous Rooted Begonias I'tnloz.

Singles in separate colors $0 40

Singles in choice mixture 35

Doubles in separate colors 65

Doubles in choice mixture 50

New Frilled Uegonia, 25c. each 2 .50

New Sun Proof IBegonia, Duke Zeppelin.. , . 3 00

Gloxinias

A select strain of Erect flowering varieties, eithei
in separate colors or in choice mixture. ..■$ 50

Caladiums, fancy leaved

A choice assortment of 25 distinct varieties;

Per 100 Per 1000

Strong bulbs..

2 00

$ 2 o'l
2 00
5 00
4 00
20 00
15 00

15 00

$20 00
18 00
40 (XI
35 00

.-SO 00

S 00
10 00

15 00

125 00

25 00

200 00

35 00

325 00

Caladium Esculentum

Fine sound bulbs.

6 to 8 inches in circumference

8 to 10 •' ••

10tol2 " "

12 to 13 " •■

Dahlias

The finest Varieties known, in Show,
Fancy, Quilled. Cactus and Single I 00

. Montbretias

.Seven finest varieties.

50

I 00
1 50

4 00
6 00
8 00
10 00

S no

ANEMONE Queen CH.ittl.oTTE,

2li inch pots.

3

Per doz.
...$ 0 50

00

Per 100

% 3 .50

6 00

15 00

Per 1000

% 30 OU

50 0"

140 OO

Per lo'!

$12 o;

3 n
6 0

6 0«
b 0„

«;:o

6 0

6 0«

10 0

3 5,"

Per doz.

Adiantum Gracillimum. 4 Inch pots SI 50

Pubescens. 214 inch pots .50

3 •' •• 75

Aspidiura Tsussimense. 2M inch pots 50

3 ■• ■■ 75

Doodia Aspera Multifida. 3 inch pots 76

Lastrea Chrysoloba. 3 inch pots 75

Nephrodium Hertipes. 3 inch pots 75

Nephrolepis Cordata Compacia. 3 inch pots 75

4 ■• •' 1 25

Pteris .\diantoides. S'j inch pots 50

3 ■■ ••

Argyrea. 214 inch pots

3 ■• •■

'■ IMagnitica. 214 inch pots

*' Ouvrardi. 3 inch pots

Serrulata Cristata. 3 inch pots

Tremula. 2^ inch pots

3 " "

Mixed Ferns in choice variety. 2J^ inch pots.. . .

" ■■ 3 " "

For a complete list of Perennials, as well as all other
seasonable stock, please refer to our Current Quarterly Whole-
sale List which has ]ust been issued. If not already received,
send for a copy.

Per doz S 25

Per 100 1 75

Per 1000 15 00

Tigridia, Conchiflora,
Crandifiora and Pavonia
Crandiflora

Per doz $ 30

Per 100 2 00

.\lso a full line of Gladiolus,
Lilies, .\-maryllis, Tuberoses, etc.

LEADERS in PER-
ENNIAL PLANTS

Varieties Specially
Suited for
Summer Cut Flowers

.Vnenioue .laponica. Queen Char-
lotte. 2''4 inch pots.

Per doz %\. 25 Per 100. .SIO 00

Anemone Japonica, In variety,

2'4 inch. Per doz $ 75

Per 100 5 00

Achillea. The Pearl. 2M inch

pots. Per doz % 50

Per 100 4 00

Boltonia Asteroides. Strong di-
visions- Per doz % 75

Per 100 6 00

Koltonia Latisquama. Strong

divisions. Per doe $ 75

Per 100 6 00

Coreopsis Lanceolata Urandi-
tlora. Large clumps.
I'erdoz...$ 75 Per 100..$ 6 00
Delphinium Formosum. Siroug ,
one .year old.

Per'doz,.,$ 75 Perl00..S6 00

Delphinium Chinensis, Strong

one year old. Per doz... S 75

PerlOO 6 00

Per doz. Per 100
$15 01
20 00
8 00
10 00
6 00
10 00
6 00
6 00
() fO
8 00

1 25
75

1 25
75

75

«0

50

3 5
6 0

75

50

3 5

75

6O"

6 0"
6 0

75

50

3 5

75

6 0

50

3.5O

75

60O

Delphinium Belladona. Strong. 214 inch pots $ 2 00

Frau Emma Metzger. 3 inch pots.... 2 50

Doronicum Austriacum. Strong clumps 100

Excelsum. "' "

Gypsophila Paniculata. Strong one year old.. .

Helenium Pumilum. Strong divisions

Helianthus Multiflorus Fl. PI

■* " Maximus

Heliopsis Scaber. Strong divisions

IVIajor. 2i^ inch pots

Hollyhocks, Dreer's Superb Double,

Strong one year clumps in separate colors

" choice mixture

Hypericum Moserianum. Two year old plants. ,
Ir'is K-aempferi. Choice named, strong divisions
mixed.

Lychnis Vespertina Alba. Strong clumps 2 00

Viscaria Splendens. Strong divisions 1 2n

Phlox. Finest 25 varieties in America, 2 inch pots. 75

Physostegia Virginlca. Strong divisions 7n

ALBA. Strong divisions
Pyrethrum Hybridum. seedlings, strong clumps..

3 inch pots

Kudbeckia Golden Glow. Large clumps

■' " ;■ Strong divisions

Scabiosa Caucasica. 3 inch pots

Alba. 3 inch pots

Tritoma Uvaria Grandiflora. Strong clumps 1-50

'■ " " divisions — 75

•■ Pfltzeri " '■ .... 1 .50

Veronica Longifolia Subsessilis. Strong clumps. .. 2 00

2'4 ini'h pots- . . 50

1 00

1 25
1 (HI
1 00

1 50
1 00

I 00
75

1 25
50

1 25

1 25

10 no

8 00
8 00
10 00
8 00
15 00
10 00

5 00

6 00
6 UO
8 00

6 on

10 00

3 00
10 00
10 00
12 no

6 00
to 00
15 00

4 00

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

1126

The American Florist.

April 7,

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., 334 Dearborn St.,
Chicago. 111.

At St. Louis.

The St. Louis bowling team rolled six
games Monday, April 2. The following
is the score:

Player Lst Sd 3d Jth 5th 6th Av

Kuehn 151 \\l 11« 176 i;» 179 1.58

Beneke 138 131 181 151 161 146 152

Kunz 144 149 132 143

Weber 149 140 147 129 141

Young 142 118 134 U7 128

J. M. H.

At New York.

Monday evening, April 2, found a
lighter attendance than usual at the
bowling alleys, but those who were pres-
ent made up in industry lor the lack of
numbers, as the following scores will
show. The high rollers are gradually
coming to the surface. Watch out for
them nest August:

Plaver IJt 2d 3d 4ih 5th

Traendlv 213 127 117 121 115

Siebrcoht iro 124 127 163 161

J.Lang 63 77 60 131 89

Burns 141 113 135 166 151

Hatner 135 166 144 155

Moody 1C4 115 121 119

Taylor 88 120 110 90 72

T. .J. Lan>„' 133 228 163

At Denver.

The following scores were made on
the Denver alleys on the evening of March
20:

Player 1st 2d 3d Av

A. E. MaufF 199 199

Ed. Emerick 112 243 183 179

Chas. Thiess 182 151 190 174

A.M.Lewis 193 194 124 170

.Tohn Berrv 160 166 165 164

Michael Blov 122 192 157

A. N. Benson 144 122 123 139

J.A.Valentine 160 92 126

Geo. Zimmer 115 153 88 119

Sam. Lundy 123 105 112 113

The attendance March 26 was rather
slim. Philip Scott participated and gave
us an idea how to knock down the pins.
Following is the score:

Player 1st 2d 3d Av

Philip Scott 173 196 217 195

John Berry 223 164 173 187

Ed. Emenck 141 144 164 1.50

M. Bloy 124 162 166 147

Chas.Thiess 130 165 149 145

A. E. Maufl 138 113 176 142

J.A.Valentine 131 118 138 129

J.B.

The following scores were rolled by
Denver bowlers on Tuesday, April 3:

Player 1st 2d 3d Av

John Tierrv 152 202 208 187

Phil. Scott 159 189 194 181

J. A. Valentine 166 165 166

Chas. Theiss 157 119 190 156

A.N.Benson 113 167 164 148

Geo. Zimmer 151 166 119 143

Fd. Emerick 129 1.55 135 140

Fietz 118 118 141 126

Phil. Scott.

At Chicago.
At a meeting of the Chicago Florists'
Bowling Club on March 30 the resigna-
tion of Secretary Alex. Henderson was
received and Geo. Asmus elected to the
vacancy. It was voted to wipe the slate
and begin afresh with practice Wednesday
nights preparatory to receiving the St.
Louis team; those making the highest
averages will constitute the team. Steps
were also taken toward a team for the

New York contest in August. Subsequent
to adjournment the following games
were rolled:

Plaver 1st 2d Player 1st 2d

G. Asmus 124 137 Chas. Hughes. ..119 127

Kd. Wililerson .108 147 \V. Krietling .... 95 111

<'ha?. lialluff..,.1.59 137 J. Degnan 151 130

Geo. Sl(>lliT\ 124 121 Phli. llauswirth 146 136

F. SInllery 139 131

The following games were rolled at
Anson's on April 4:

Plaver 1st 2d 3d 4th Av

(Jhas. lialluff 186 168 227 169 188

George Asmus 176 167 142 227 178

P. J. Hauswirth 123 170 188 170 161

George StoUery 191 161 141 134 157

ClKis. Hughes 168 141 124 170 151

Fred Stollery 157 163 156 126 1.50

J. Degnan 191 146 144 119 150

F,. F. Winterson 145 165 180 118 1.50

Walter Kreitling 128 110 123 122 121

Chicago.

STATE OF THE MARKET.— CUTS INCREAS-
ING AND PRICES A LITTLE EASIER. — BIG
BUSINESS ANTICIPATED NEXT WEEK —A
PLEA FOR FRESH STOCK AND EARLY
CONSIGNMENTS. — FISK TO BE WITH RAN-
DALL— EVANSTON GROWERS OPEN DOWN
TOWN. — PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE FOR
THE FALL SHOW. — VARIOUS NOTES OF
LOCAL INTEREST.

Trade has been good this week but
prices have varied somewhat from day
to day, the cuts increasmg generally. On
Thursday there were large receipts and
Friday brought in still larger quantities
of stock, the cheaper grades of which, as
usual, fell a prey to the fakirs. There are
a great many Beauties to be had but the
demand has thus far been sufficient to
consume them all. Of teas the supplies
are fully up to the call and of carnations
the shortage is no longer great; in fact it
begins to look as though there would be
a fairly adequate cut for Faster. All
bulbous stock is doing reasonably well.
The Easter prospect is bright. There
seems to be assurance of enough stock to
permit of a record breaking business and
the call for material promises to be
unprecedented. Very many early orders
have been booked. The commission men
are issuing the usual warning to their
growers, decrying pickling and asking
for consignments on Thursday rather
than on Saturday, but it is a regular
practice for the small growers to send in
loads of stale stock on the day before
Easter and many of them will doubtless
repeat their folly next week; such may
rest assured that they will reap only
fakirs' prices.

A. L. Randall will go to West Baden,
Ind., as soon as the Easter rush is over,
for his annual outing. During Mr. Ran-
dall's absence C. H. Fisk will be in the
store, where he will be regularly
employed after May 1. Mr. Fisk is an
old-time wholesaler and his well-known
desire to get back into the business has
has given rise to the story that he has
purchased an interest with Mr. Randall,
but this is denied. Mr. Fisk's retail
place on Wabash avenue will be in charge
of John Starrett, now with McKellar &
Winterson.

Weiland & Risch have opened at 59
Wabash avenue and report a good first
week. They have a neatly fitted up
store, easily accessible, with every oppor-
tunity to achieve a considerable business
success. Mr. Weiland is a very capable
grower and the stock he is sending in is
of the best. They are growing all the
up-to-date sorts and next season will
make large plantings of Lawson carna-
tion and Liberty rose.

Bassett & Washburn say that their
lilies have shown no more disease this
year than usual but that among the

plants were a lot of what Mr. Bassett
calls "mongrels" with which they could
do nothing. These were discarded and
they will have a choice cut for Easter.

According to E. E. Pieser the violet
growers are making more money at the
present low rates than they were at the
high prices which prevailed a few
weeks ago. The reason is that cuts have
increased faster than prices have fallen.

Kenuicott Bros. Co. announces that
hereafter they will pay shippers every
Monday. This is a practice which will
eventually become general among com-
mission men but which is new to this
market.

W. E. Lynch has had his new establish-
ment at 64 Wabash avenue painted and
fitted so that it is now one of the most
attractive and best equipped wholesale
houses in the city. He has a fine line of
baskets and other supplies for Easter,
and has arranged for large shipments of
all seasonable flowers in the best grades.

The preliminary premium list of the
annual exhibition of the Horticultural
Society of Chicago, to be held this year
November 0 10, inclusive, is now ready
for distribution and copies may be had
on application to the Secretary, Room
1002, 185 Dearborn street, Chicago.

McKellar & Winterson report surpris-
ingly numerous sales of plants the past
week, principally Rambler roses, lilies
and spineas. This firm has an immense
stock of fancy ribbons for Easter,
imported direct from Paris.

A. G. Prince states that business has
been remarkably good with him through-
out the entire season. He expects heavy
trade at Easter, but has sufficient stock
to meet all demands. His roses and lilies
are especially good.

Wietor Bros, and George Reinberg have
each considerable quantities ol plants of
American Beauty, each with from one to
three or four blooms. They find them
very salable.

They are planning a rose garden for
Lincoln Park, rivaling the one on the
Wooded Island, Jackson Park, which
attracts so many visitors each spring.

C. J. Reardon is now temporarily
located in this city, having resigned his
position as head gardener to Mrs. S. W.
Allerton, Lake Geneva, Wis., April 1.

Deamud is receiving large shipments of
extra fine roses, lilies, carnations and
violets. Some good daffodils are also
coming to this house.

Gus Lange returned yesterday from a
two weeks' trip east, visiting New York,
Philadelphia, Utica, Bufi"alo and Detroit.

S. B. Winter underwent another surgi-
cal operation early this week. He has
sat up just four times in eight months.

Emil Buettner is build'ng two new
houses, 25x150. Mr. Buettner's stock is
particularly good this year.

E. C. Amling thinks that there will be
much stock for Easterbut that orders will
consume it all with ease.

Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Bassettare athome
from a very pleasant outing at West
Baden.

Vaughan's Seed Store has been
thronged with customers the past week.

F. F. Benthey says that the prospects
are for the best Easter on record.

Budlong is selling Beauty plants as
fast as he can root the cuttings.

Peter Reinberg will have a very heavy
cut on for Easter.

Visitors: H. Weber, Oakland, Md.; F.
W. Lempke, Detroit; B. F. \'andervate.
Galena, 111.; Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, III.;
Mr. Brooks, of Brooks & Hause, Dwight,
111.; L. E. Coleman, Belvidere, 111.; W. P.
Harvey, (Teneva, 111.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1127

Beginning April 1st, Keunicott Bros. Co., Chicago,

will pay all shippers on Monday of each week.

Too much work to carry monthly accounts.

EASTER PRICE LIST.

Subject to Change Without Notice.

Pri

Am. Beauties, short

Am. Beauties, medium

Am. Beauties, fancy, fair length

Am. Beauties, lonj;

Meteors, extra select

Brides, Maids, e.xtra select

Meteors, Brides, Maids, good average..

Perles, extra select

Roses, our selection

Carnations, special fancy varieties

Carnations, choice

Carnations, good average

Carnations, our selection

ce per

.JIO.OO

15 00

. 25 CO

5000

8.00

6 00

5 00

4.C0

Hundred,
to $12 50
to 18.00
35.00
7500
10.00
8 00

4.no

2.50

700
6.00
4.00
6 00
5.00
3.50
2.00

I-
(0

o
o

I-
<

Q

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<

Violets and Pansies

Valley, our specialty — the best 2 50

.Smilax 12.50 to

Harrisii

Callas

Daffodils, single and double 2 00 to

Daisy, Forget-me-not 75 to

Adiantum

Asparagus per string, 5oc to 75

Mahonia Leaves

Leucothoe Sprays per M, |6.50

Galax per M, 1.25

Common Ferns per M, 2.00

Price per Hundred.

% .60 to % .75

3 50
15.00
12 50
12.50
4.00
1.00
1.00

1.00

.75

'°?my, Kennicott Bros. Co.

-iS=-^-i I«£ix:i.cloli3lx jSt:., diiO£iig:c»«

Beginning April 1st, Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago,

will pay all shippers on Monday of each week.

Too much work to carry monthly accounts.

FOR EASTER

EVERY FLORIST
THAT NEEDS

HARDY CUT FERNS

. . . Good, fresh, green Stock. The right color and size to use in any decoration

Also o:ood gre(?n Sheet Moss in barrels or shipped with ferns in boxt's. Send your order at once to

jRKtiOES i«ron:'r.

E. H. HITCHCOCK, Glenwood, Mich

HEADQUARTERS fe^.

pA^

Iris

Per Per

25 choice named sorts $10.00 $90.00

Fine mixed 8.00 75.00

12 choice named 6.00 50.00

Genan^xi Iris,

12 superb named 3.60 30 00

Mixed 3.00 25.00

(Nudicaule) 3.00 25.00

Holly It. c»olx:s,

New Alleglien\-. strong, full-
grown roots . .". 10.00

Golderx Olo'w,

Field-grown roots 2.00 15 00

IBleecllng: He^rt

( Dicentra spectabilis) , lield-urown

n.ots tj.lHi 50.00

J. or. r^ovE^o^ar,

LITTLE SILVER, NEW JERSEY.

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It is True

HAl

^

THAT CARNATIONS \A^1LL BE
SCARCE FOR EASTER, BUT WE
WILL FILL ALL ORDERS J. Jk J.
which are PLACED IN ADVANCE

Our Easter Lilies you know to be good

On Roses we never disappoint

Violets our specialty Valley, the finest

Tulips Daffodils Smilax

Asparagus Callas

And anything else you may want

PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW

HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., Milwaukee, Wis.

W

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1128

The American Florist.

April 7,

ladiaoapolis.

TRADE GOOD AND EASTER PROSPECTS
EXCELLENT. — PLENTY OF STOCK ANTIC-
IPATED.— MEETING OF THE STATE FLO-
RISTS' ASSOCIATION.— VARIOUS TALES.

Business in this vicinity is regarded as
very satisfactory and there are good
prospects for an excellent Easter trade.
Roses and carnations are very scarce at
present, butvrith a fair amount of bright
days, we may expect a good supply for
Easter. The lily situation is pretty bad,
disease everywhere and many blooms
behind time. The extreme scarcity of
roses in this city is generally regarded as
due to the many benches of old roses that
have been held over. The experiment
has been a costly one for many growers
and will not be repeated in a single
instance this year. Smith & Young
Company report the violet business as
extremely satisfactory. The demand for
potted violets is in excess of the supply.
Lady Campbell is the variety grown for
this purpose; 6-inch pot plants with
twenty-five to thirty well developed flow-
ers is the ordinary run.

Mr. Hasselman, who is busy rebuilding
after the fire, will equip his place with all
the latest improvements, especially
regarding the heating apparatus.

The florists' meeting, April 3, was held
at Garfield Park and was conducted by
\'ice-president Coles, of Kokomo. It was
reported that with the first blooms of
crocuses, flower thieves also appeared.
The advisability of ofiering a reward for
their arrest was discussed, but the gen-
eral opinion was that the reward tails of
its purpose, as in the two cases of last
season theconvicted thieves were released
on suspended sentences, thus securing the
reward for the patrolman without pun-
ishing the prisoner.

City Gardener McKeand, as usual, has
his houses in "apple pie" condition .every-
thing from bedding plants to the city
monkey, which has his winter quarters
in the greenhouse shed, is flourishing.
"Mac" is a great hand in propagating;
we should not be surprised to hear that
he had made a successful effort to propa-
gate the monkey by taking cuttings from
its tail. At planting time this season
Mr. McKeand will have 250,000 bedding
plants. The florists will celebrate the
occasion bv a social gathering on May 6
at Garfield' Park.

Bauer & Smith showed a vase of fine
carnations at the club meeting; among
them were several Pratt and some fine
flowers of Flora Hill, which is still their
favorite white. Charles Ney and Frank
Hasselman were elected members of the
association. H. J.

Fine,
Stocky Plants.

Per 100

AReruanthera. yellow, $1.75. red $1^.00

Osalis Flonbunda, fine for vases 2.00

Aeeratum, 3 var. 2.(0

Double Petunia, 3-in. pots 3.75

Col'-us, ■-] ;iud 2^-in. pots, good asst 2.00

GEHANIUMS -il^-in. pots, rav selection 3.00

3 4.00

Centaurea Ciymnocarpa, 2-in. pots 2.00

\'erbenas, 2 and 2^-in. pots, good ass( 2 00

Vinca Vines, 2 var.. fine for vases 3.C0

OaruatioDs. 5 var.. 2-in. pots 3.00

Asparagus Spren^eni, May 1st 4.00

Sinilax, May 1st. 2-in. pot 1000, $8.00 1.00

Pansy Planis from cold f rami's 2 00

Heliotrope, white and purple 2.r>0

CASH PLEASE

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM

DELAWABE. O.

PUase mention the Amcyicau Flot'ist when 'uytthtg

FLORISTS' -FLOWER -SEEDS

Antirrhinum Queen of the North

Snow while, an excellent i-ut Ilower. lllooins

summer and winter. Trade pkt. lUc; oz. 30c;.
Aquilegia Coerulea

Fine pot plant. Trade i>kt. 10c.
Aquilesia i-oerulea Hybrida

The seci of these new hybrids has been

siippli'-d to us b> Mr. L. Burb;ink, who

d'-scribes lh''in as " inarvelnusly improved

in size ;iud colors— b\ far the best seed ever

offered." Trade pkt. 2ri<'.
Aspara@:us Plumosus Nanus

liHi s-'tds. $I.(Mi; KMHi seeds, »9 00.
Asparagus Sprengeril

Per ItMi setds, tiOc; 10' ii seeds. $5.00.
Asparagus Decumbens

N'W, zh st-eds. tiOc; Ii'O seeds, $2.C().
Candytuft

New Giant Hyacinth Flowered, White. An

improvement on Empress. Trade pkt; 10c;

O/...60C.
Empress— Ah extra fine strain.

Trad." pkt.. 10c; o/., :;0<-.
Caetor Bean, Zanzibar Giant

I'kt. 5c: o/.., luc.
Centaurea Imperialis

White or pink, new cut Mowi-r. much better

than Marj^aret. Trad*- pkt. 25c.
Cob£Ba Scandens

Trade pkt.. lUc, "/.., 30c.
MiRnonette-'^iantMachPt.

An excellent strain. Trade pkt , I0c;oz.,50c.
Nasturtiums— Tall or Uwart.

Separate sorts, oz., 10c. Vaughans Special

Mixture— Tall '>r Dwarf- t-ach, *iz., 10c; 3-4

lb., 30c; lb,. $1.00. Mme. Gunther's H\brids,

oz.. 10<-; M lb., 20e; lb., 6t)c.
Scabiosa SnowbaH

Large double white, splendid cut Ih'wer.

Trade packet, 10c. . oz.. 25c.

.05
.10

Latania Borbonicn Seed

-fust rec'-iveil. Per lb., ^W\ 10 lbs., 85.i:hJ: lOu
lbs.. $45,00.

(One pountl contains about 250 seeds, i

SWEET PEAS.

Blanche Burpee

Lartie white 50.(15

Blanche Fflrry

10 lbs.,$>.,50 1)."'

Blanche F'rry, Extra Early

10 lbs., $3.50 05

Bride

Extra fine white 05

Countess

The new, best lavender. . .
Earliest of All

Pink and whit''

Emily Henderson

White, 5 lbs , $1.40

Her Majesty

Rose, large dower

Lovely

Solt shell pink, b'-autiful,
Maid of Honor

Improved liuilerfly

Navy Blue

Almost true blue

Sadie Burpee

New, white

Salopian

The best re J

Vaughan*s Prize Mixture

lUlbs., *4 25

Vaughan's Florists'

Mixture

Eckford Mixture

lu lbs , $i.5u

,15
,15
05

, lb.
\ \-i

-10

,10
.15
\i

. 25
.10
.15
.15
.15
.4(1
.4(1
.15
.15
,15
.12

lb.
$0.40

30
.50
.40
.80
.30
,40
,50
.45
I 50
1 ,50
.53
.50
.40
30

For other kinds of Flower Seeds see our "Book tor Florists," sent fre3 on applicalion.

VATTGH&N'S ASTEB SEED— See advertisement in issue of Amfbican Florist for Mar.ib
24. Ten per eeiit discount mu orders lor llower seeds of Ilf2.00 and over for cash with order.

NEW YORK.

14 Barclay St,

Vaughan's Seed Store

CHICAGO.

84-8 > Randolph St.

Oh! What a Difference

Between the usual auction room stock and that we are
going to open up this season. Mr. McCarthy has just
returned from Europe after inducing growers of high
repute to consign stock such as is seldom seen in the
United States. It will be offered at the regular auction
sales April 20th, 24th and 27th. It includes 20,000
Hybrid Roses, 5000 Ornamental Conifers and Ever-
green Shrubs, 50,000 deciduous Trees and Shrubs, all
the most desirable sorts. Symmetrical specimens of
Cupressus, Box and Retinospora. Fifty splendid
standard and pyramidal Bays. All in fine condition.
Send for Catalogue. Remember the date. Sales begin
at 9:30 A. M. promptly each day. -^ ^si ^ ^ 'M ^ ^

N. F. McCarthy & co. "* "vJi'Tin;

MASS.

NEW DAHLIAS^^

Lari^est and most complete collection of
new and superior varieties true to name.
Write for special prices on list of wants.
Also High Grade Mixed Dahlias and Dahlias
under Separate Colors.

W. P. PEACOCK, Atco, N. J.

SPECIAL OFFFR.

A. 1 stock ot bri(3es an(3 Bridesmaid
2-incli at S2 rer lOO; )}l5 per lOOO.
Rooted Carnation Cullings, Flora Hill,
SI per 100; Jubilee, |l per 100; White
Cloud, %2 per 100. Cash with order.
WEST VIEW FLORAL CO., Knightstown, Ind

PLACE YOUR NAME.

and your specialties before the purchasing florists of the entire country
by advertising in

S«WO AOtfT. WOW.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST.

igoo.

Til E A MER I CA N Fl OKI S T.

1129

¥eUmu!l&^

59 Wabash Ave. ^q^vg distance telephone central sru. CHICAGOi

WHOLESALE

GROWERS AND SHIPPERS OF CUT FLOWERS.

OUR EASTER PRICE LIST.

IVr lUU.

Harrisii and LonKiflorum Lilies $10. OiW" $13.00

Callas 10. (.0(" 12.00

Am. Beauties, lona 35 OUi" 50. UO

meiliuin 15.00(" 30.00

Maids 6.001" 10.00

Krides 6.00(" 10.00

■Meteors 6.00(.' 10.00

Perles 5.00(" 7 00

Carnations 3.(0(« 4.00

fancy 4.00(.<# 6.00

Violets l.OOw 1.25

Valley 4

Romans 2

Dutch , 3

Daflodils 2

Tulips 3

Mignonette 1

Marjjuerite

Forj^et-me-not

Smilax ;3

Adiantum

Ferns Per 1000, $2.00

Per 100.

00("
00("
00("
OUdc
OOSu

OOfni

5.00

3.0O
5.00
3 00
5 00
3 ()0
1. 00

1. 00

15.00

1.00

.25

Quotations subject to change without notice.

Remember wc grow all the new and standard varieties of Roses and Carnations, and have a fine
supply of American Beauties. We solicit a trial order from you.

I BAY TREES I

I AZALEAS i

I AGAGIAS I

I FERNS i

I FIGUS I

I PALMS, i

I Begonia Gloire de Lorraine I

I EDGAR. I

I Write for prices, WAVERLEY, MASS. I
Bmnminmiummmmmmmmnminf^

VINCA VINES AND SMILAX.

Per I(X)

4-inch pot Vinca Vines $8.00

2>4-inch pot Vinca Vines 2.50

Pliints from flats (these have been in flats for

past two months) 1 50

2!4-inch pot Smilas li.OD

Cash With Order or C. O. D.
WM.A CLARK &SON, 59 State St.. Watertown. N. Y.

SPECIALTIES

ItOSES. from 3-lnon potB.

CARNATIONS, loT aU delivery.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.
Prtoes low. Send for lln. VIOLETS.

WOOD BROTHERS, FISHKILU N.

IN BEST
....VARIETIES

Gold Standard Value

Reprpsi'nts 4u;ility of stock Iiote<l below ;
25,000 2'.;=inch R05ES— Hrides, Meteors, Maids
;in<l Pcrk'^, ip3,00 per 100, $30 per lOOO. Kaiserin
and Golden Gate, $4.0*_l per 100. This stock is
strictly lirat- class.
25,000 CARNATIONS— Rooted cultinjis. selected
ciittin^souly. well-rooted. 25choi"esT.up to-datc
varieties, staudards, $7 iJU per 1000. lie sure and
&*•!.• our list belore buyinii.
VERBENAS. 20th Century Collection— Rooted
i-iUlinL'if. all sold. :2-incli ready May 1st, $2.00
per 100.
FUCHSIAS— 10,ono stronj: rooted cuttini^s, 10
choic'st vari'-li'^s. $1.00 per 100 while th(\v last,
siron;.' 2^<-inch in 4 vari*'lii-s, 3c.; 2-incli :^c.
50,000 Dble. Fringred Petunias, Henderson's
and Dreer's latest sorts. We all know that they
lead thf world. $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000.

Geraniums, sweet-scented, strong 2H-inch
2^ cents; strong 2-inch. 2 cents. Mnie. Salleroi,
strong 2-in., at $2.00 per 100.

Ag:eratuni, Princess Pauline, the only one
to grow, $1.00 per 100. Extra strong, 2H-inch,
full of Cuttings, $2.50 per 100.

Salvia Splendens, no other so good, $1.00 per
100. Extra strong. 2ya-inch. $2.00 per 100.

Smilax, strong. 2-inch, $1.00 per 100: $8.00 per
1000. strong seedlings. 50c per 100. $4.00 per 101X>
Itv mail. Double extra strong, 2-inch, $1.25 per
IW, $10 00 per VM).

Lobelia (trailing) indispensable for baskets,
etc., strong. 2-inch, $2.00; strong rooted cuttings,
$1.00 per 100.

Vincas, Major and Variegata, strong 'Zy^-in.,
3le; strong 2-in., 2^c.

Marguerites, New Giant White, a grand sort,
and New Golden, strong 2V2-iu., 2/jc; strong
rooted cattiugs. $1.00 per 100

Our wholesale descriptive list of Specialties
mailed on application. Teruis. strictly cash with
order. Small packages by mail.

SOUm SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III.

American florist Advertisements
Work Every Day.

DAHLIA ROOTS.

Field Ground, in Perfect Con-
dition and True to Name.

K| niack Prinee. Itioonifeather, Calibre.

Xj Clitford W. Bruton. Columbia, Dundy,

^ Donald lieuton,Dr. Harry Freeman, Klec-

% trie, Kmperor. Fanny Purchase, Feru-

7^ leaved IJeautv. Cloriosa, Golden Gem,

JU Honora, .lolin liraag, Keynereilh, Kine of

W Cactus. Maid of Kent. Marquadt, Matcli-

% less. Oban, Red and lilack, Wm. Aanew,

j5 Wiltshire Lass, $5.00 p»r 100. Hla. cli

•j Keltli, Fringed Electric, Gilt Edge, (iolden

♦W AKe. uoIdeT Hedder Grand Dulie AlexH. LU-

« tie Fred. Little Klfleman. Madee Wlldflre.

£5 Miae Dodd. Mlas Mae I^omaa, Mrs. Daniels,

^j Mrs. Dexter, Mrs Hawkins, Mrs A. Peart.

?• Nyniphaea. Patrick lienrv. Snow Clad.

Pi Waclu-am-Kheln, *(J per 100 81nBle Dahl-

"W las, nameo,i«5 per 100. Fine Ml.xed Dahl-

W las, *4 perlOO; «35 per 1000.

I J. T. LOVETT, I

^ LITTLE SILVER, >*. J. |

■pEHlSrS Cordata Compacta. Fine

■^ ■"*•'■»■' ^""^ plants from Dench at J2.00

"* rer 100. Cash.

H. P. SMITH, Piciua, O.

Always

mention the American Flof-
ist Tvhen you order stoclcJ*

1130

The American Florist.

April 7,

Baltimore.

HALLIDAY HAS SOME EXCELLENT WINDOW
DECORATIONS. — MUCH INTEREST IN THK
CLUB.— MRS. BILL RECOVERING.

It is not common to decorate windows
elaborately during Lent but the display
of VV. J. Halliday was quite a picture last
week. One window was banked with
ericas, bunches of the same being carried
up the columns at the side by means of
Kift hangers. Tartan ribbons were used
here and there, the evident design being
a Scotch effect, except in one corner
where a tall cluster of American Beauties
with a small bunch of red, white and
blue ribbon gave the American touch.
Back of all was a mass of genistas. The
other window was massed with rhodo-
dendrons behind Bridesmaid roses. Lily
of the valley and violets finished the
front and a large but verv slenderly
built wreath of the same flowers was
suspended midway above. The effect
was most pleasing.

Mrs. Fannie Hill has almost recovered
from her accident. The broken wrist is
still encased in plaster and very painful,
but she hopes to be able to use it in a
week or so to answer the letters of
inquiry and condolence which came from
friends in other cities.

The last club meeting was well attended ,
the new president occupying the chair
with ability. Eight new members were
elected and a large number of names
taken for the carnation society, owing
to the exertions of F. G. Burger and R
L. Graham, who have been appointed a
committee to extend the membership of
the national society. Mack.

Methuen, Mass —The greenhouses of
Jas. Madding have been sold and will be
removed to another location.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. fine plants, 2!/.-

11- P"' M per 100

NEW FORGET-ME-NOT. Suttons Gems,

larfjc iil.ints rejuly to bloom ^ per 100

DAHLiAS, TKimfd sorts, fifld roots $4 per 100

BEGONIAS, (liiberous) single $3 per 100

GLOXINIAS, tine strain.... *3 per 100

GLADIOLI, line mixture, 2d size j-J per 1000

SEND rOR CAJALOiUE AND LIST Of BULBS.

A. BLANC & CO.. Philadelphia.

Orchids! ^

We are headquarters for established and
Imported Orchids in the United States.
Our new price list is now ready.

LAGER & HURRELL, summit, n. j.

Orchid Growers and Importers.

Please mention the American Florist ivhen xvntinjy.

PANSIES L°,I^"g

GOOD PLANTS by express $2.60
per 500; $4.00 per 1000. SEED as

usual.

C. SOLTAU &. CO..

199 Grant Ave., JERSEY CITY. N. J.

CYCLAMEN g^I«,S„.

In the various colors and shades.
PlaTits are in healthy condition, $5.00
^ per 100: $40.00 per 1000.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

WYNDMOOR,

Montgomery Co.. PA.

Money Order Oflice
Chestnut Hill, Phila.

OOJL/E^US

ROOTED

Cuttings

\'ERSC1IAFFELTII, golden IH'EEN,

Assorted kinds. Usual prices

L. H. FOSTER, 43. King Street, Dorchester, Mass.

tubJmse Excelsior Pearl
F^ Tuberoses

<^

The True Dwarf Pearl,
Southern Grown and of
Extra Quality; Bright,
Sound and Healthful.

Monster Bulbs, 6 to 8 inches, $1
per 100; $S per 1000.

First-class, -t to 6 inches (size of
cut), 75c per 100; $G 00 per 1000.
Second size, 2\2 to -t inches (all
blooming Bulbs), 50c per 100;
$3.50 per 1000.

ORDER QUICK, AS THEY ARE
GOING RAPIDLY.

J. T. LOVETT,

little Silver, N. J.

DORMANT CANNAS. I

.^ J* Now is the time to start up your Cannas. j* ^

Per WO

SOUV. DE ANTONE CR02Y $5 00

F. NEllVESSEL 4.00

BURBANK 300

AUSTRIA 200

PRESIDENT Mckinley 4.00

MIXED BULBS 2.00

l>er 1«1

FLORENCE VAUGHAN $4.00

CHAS. HENDERSON 4.00

LEONARD VAUGHAN 5.00

INGLE WOOD 6.00

DWARF FLORENCE VAUGHAN (new) 8.00

MLLE. BEBAT 4.00

SEC. CHABANNE 4.00

We can supply many other sorts in

S-inch pot plants. Write for prices.

14 BARCLAY STREET
New YORK.

VAUGHANS' SEED STORE,

84 & 86 RANDOLPH STREET. ^
CHICAGO. g

r*"

BEGONIA
CALEDONIA

The White Lorraine

We are now booking orders
for fall delivery.

Plants from 3V'2-in. pots,

$C oo EACH.

>^

R.&J:Farquhar&Co.

16 and 19 S. Market St.
BOSTON, MASS.

♦^

►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

MAMMOTH VERBENAS ^eYT,^.^SnJ"r'?<S,"'' '""=

(;yclamen. ;-l-In.. $5 per UIU. Wlilto Muoka litr Easter.
3-ln., Jl 60 per 100 Uuoted cuttlnK's ili ul.le and siDKle
Petunia mixed, $1.00 per lOO. I)warn,iibella, $1 per lOO.
SAMUEL WHITTON, 15-17 Gray Ave., Otlca, N.Y.
/Vt^iiiC mintw/i the Anu-n'catl F/on'st when wtiling.

jyAJHJLfHA.^

Do you want some tine novelties, or are the older,
well-tested ones pood enough? 1 have both. My dab I-
laB have never failed to take the hlgheet hontrB,
Datlonal or local. Am also headquirters for Cannn8,
Gladioli, and Pffionles. Write for catalogue and
price iiat. yy y^ WILMORE, Dahlia Specialist.
Box 383. Denver, Colo.

^i^MONEY IVIAKER-^^J

Silene nana compacta fl. pi. s'-iis at sisht; a very
beautiful plant lor puis, bcddiu;.'. bordors, etc. It
grows only 6 to H inches liigh. forms a compact
globe-shaped pluiit. and is covered over and ov»:T
with hundreds of nice double flowers. It is a very
profitable plaut for every florist. Try them. We
have two kimls:

1. "Verschaflellii", dark red foliage and scarlet
flowers .

2. "Delicata"', green foliage and pink flowers.
Verv strong plants, ready for 4-inch pots, $2.o0

per lOO; $10. UO per 500.

Pansy. Myosolis, Bellis per. fl. pi., cold frame size.
$3.00 per iwu. Cannas, Mme. Crozv, P. Marquani.
Stocks. Ten We.-ks. white. $I.EiO pe'r 100.
Shellroad Greenhouse Co.. Grange P. 0.. Balto., Md.

I goo.

The American Florist.

1131

Your
Easter
Order,
Please!

We have the record of the best
Lilies that were sent out from
Boston last year. We have the
stock from same grower this year.

30,000 -LONGIFLORUMS- 30,000

We meet all competition on prices

and you will have to pay no more

for this extra stock than will be

growers distributing poor and badly

V

charged by
packed material.

Also a heavy supply of all Bulbous stock, Roses,
Carnations, Violets, Asparagus, Lily Plants, low
grown, Azaleas and Spiraeas. Send for Prices.

N. F. MCCARTHY & CO., 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS.

N. B.— Auction Sales for J900 will begin on April 20Hi.

IN FINE
CONDITION

10,000 Ferns

FOR EASTER FERNERIES.

Per 100 Per 1000

CYRTOMIUM FALCATUM, $4.00 $35.00
PTERIS SERRULATA, 3.50 30.00

^^SBND ORDERS EARLY.

3530 Michigan Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

LETTUCE, Boston Markrt, Tennis Ball. Curled

Simpson, Grund Rapids and other vars., 15c

per 100; $1 per 1000; $8.50 per 10,000. If by mail

add 10c per 100.
TOMATO, small plants for transplanting, in

several varieties; 15o per 100, 81.00 per 1000.
PEPPER, small plants for transplaitiiis. in

several varieties; 25o per 100; $2.00 per 1000.

Add 10c per 100 if by mail.
EGG PLANTS, New York Improved, for

tr.inspUintiDK, 25o per 100; $2.00 per 1000.
CELERY, Golden Self-Blanching and White

Plume, 15c per 100; $1.00 per 1000.
Other vegetable plants in season. Cas/t zvith otdey.

R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md.

CYCLAMEN

PERSICUM SPLENOENS GIGANTEUM (no finer
strain on the marketj now ready In ship. A splen-
did stocli of ])lants, in four separate colors; Aug-
ust Seedlings Irom 2H-in. pots, $5 per 100 $40 per
1000; October Seedlings from Hats, $.S.50 per 100,
$30 per 1000. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.

PAUL MADER, Cast Stroudsburg, Pa.

NEW GERANIUMS

ll is a good time to brighten up your

collection by adding to it some

of the recent introductions.

A ,set 0] ^ix splendid New Double for $1.25
A st't of six New Kruunt for $1.25.
A set of four Ni-w Singlfs for 75*%

Moi»n ^Mlll■s. whit'' :ind blut-

I 'inks, h;irdy eardfu

Salvia Siil'-iith^ns

. I'tT 100 $3.00

3.00

. ■■ 2,50

* (Jfi-aniiiui9. sph-inlid ;issi>rtiin'nt of best li'd-

!• dic^ vari<'ti.'S,$3.0D per 100. $25.00 p<'r lOOd.
Pit 100
.\r;ilypha Macafeeana % 5 00

Allamanda Williarasi 8 CO

Ht'sonia Re\ 5.00

BeK'^nia Manicat;i Aurea 5.00

v'obu'a Scandens 4.00

< 'oleus in varioly 2.50

Cannas. all le:i(liurr varieties, strong

started plants 4.00

Hibiscus Sim-nsis, 5 varieties 3.00

Peachblow 10.00

Hollyhocks, 4 separate <-oIors B.IO

L;iiuana*. L'oad assoriment 3 (Hi

ROSES

Liliertv, the Di"wcrims<m scarlet forcing Rose.

strong 3 in. pots. $2.5.00 per 100.
Everblooming Roses— Lartje stock C. Soupert,
.Mosc'lla. Champ'on of the World, Etoile de
L\on, Hermosa and 50 other best bedding
varieties. $3,00 per 100, $25.00 )ier 1000.

Per too

Crimson Rambler $3.00

M, Nlel 3.50

Strongr 3 'S'c. old Field G-rown Boses.

Hybrid I'erpetuals in variety $10,00

Hardy ('Iiral>ers in variety 8,00

Crimson Rambler, very strong 15.00

Wichurai.-ina 6.00

VVichuraiana Hybrids 8,00

Rhododendrons, e\)ra line stociv well set with ,
buds, 1.5 to 18-in., $7.00: 18 to 24-in., $9.00; and ,
24 to 30-in., $12 per dozen ,

.\zatea .Mollis, strong bushy planls. $35 per 100.

j The Storrs & Harrison Co.,

Painesville,
Ohio.

■ A met icuu Fun i^^ it.'hf

t I ting.

300,000 VERBENAS

THE CHOICEST VAKIETIEct
IN CULTIVATION.

Fine pot plants $2.60 per 100: $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttingi, 60c per 100: $5.00 per 1000: $46 per 10,000

NO RUST OR MILDEW.

PACKEO LIQHT, AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.

SE/VO FOR CIRCULAR.

We are the Largest Growers of Verbenas In the country.
Onr plants cannot be surpassed.

Please Mention American Florist,

PETINIAS, DOIBLE fRINOED COXvB^U^S.

A good collection of'money-mHberB,
Strong plants from 2-ln, pota. S2,00 per 100.

E. I. RAWLINGS, Quakertown, Pa.

2V2-in. fine, strong plants, ready to cut cuttings
from; $1.50 per 100. Fine selected Rooted Cuttings,
80 cts. per 100. C. WINTERICH. Defiance, 0.

1132

The American Florist.

April 7,

Washington.

DECORATIONS GIVE WAY TO FUNERAL
WORK. — SOME HANDSOME DESIGNS. —
SEEN IN THE WINDOWS.

Trade has been fair the past week.
Funeral work is taking the place, to some
extent, of reception decorations. Several
of the retailers were quite busy Sunday
and Monday on some large and fine
pieces for the funeral of Harry P. God-
win, advertising manager of the Colum-
bia Phonograph Company. The casket
was covered with Bride roses and
wreaths made by J. H. Small & Son.
The American Rose Company made a
large wreath five feet in diameter of
Lilium longiflorum, Golden Gate roses
and violets. They also made a large
anchor.

The American Rose Company has
shown some fine ixias, which have become
so popular in London as the Transvaal
flower.

Z. D. Blaekstone made quite a show in
his window this week with violets in
pots and pans; they sell very readily.

P. G.

South Farms, Conn.— Jas. E. Roberts
died on the evening of March 26, aged
41 years.

Rantoul, III.— George Little has pur-
chased R. H. Thurbur's greenhouses and
land at a valuation of $;!,000.

New Yellow Chrysanthemum

WALTER MOLATSCH

Ready March 1st, 1900.

Price 50c each, S4.00 per do/.., $15.00 per hundred.

Three oertilicates by ('. .S. -V. For siile by
DAILLEDOUZE BROS.. Flatbush. Brooklyn. N. Y., and
H. A. MOLATSCH. 68th St., bet. 8th & 9th Avenues.

Brooklyn. N. Y.

Rooted
Cuttings

Yellow Queeu. Mrs. Robinson, G. Kalb. Merry
Monarch, Maj. I!onn;ilTon, Ivoiy, Lady Playfair,
75 cents per 100. BEGONIA Rex K. C fine mixed,
$1.50 per 100. AGERATUM d\v:irt or tall. 2-in. pots,
$1.50 per 100. VINCA VAR.. 2-in. pots, $1.60 per 100,
Good clean siork at low prices for cash.

H. DAHW & SON, Westfield, H. Y.

Now Ready-New Pink Chrysanthemum
MISS FLORENCE E. DENZER

Certificetea by the C. S. A. Dec. 2ist, 1899.

The latest Mum. Blooms for Christmas. See cut In
Flortsts' Review of Deo. 21. 199SI Booted Cuttings,
K 00 per 100; from 2M-ln. pots, SlU 00 per 100

mn 7iini iurv Summit Av. &AngeliqueSt.
. G. ZyOLANlK, westhobokIn.n j.

ChrysanthefflUffls

Liberty

Orders received
for April and
May delivery.

■All winter forcing Roses from 3W-in. pots.
WRITE FOR PRICES.

ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon nill, Del. Co., Pa.

Send 50c or $1.00 S.S2

Maids, Perles, Kaiserins, Woottons, Golden Gate,
La France, or Geraniums in 3 in. Pink, Red,
White and Salmon.

GEO. A.KUHL,

r*eli:i»n. 111.

NEW ROSES ::::

GROSS AN TEPLITZ, an e\reedin(ily lieal-
thv, stroni; tiro>viu« lurcinK rose, similar to
Ll'bertv, but a stnmiier ".-rower.

MAD. RENE GERARD, Ihe improved Mad.
{'apuciue, Kine stock. Write for prices.

BOSTON FERN, strong i/j-in., $,'S.00 per 100.

THE COMARD & JONES CO , West Grove. Pa.

CnRY$ANTn[\ll\1S

Per 100

Mrs. W. C. Egan $3.00

Mrs. S. T. Murdock 3 00

Ivorv 3 00

Mrs.'H. Robinson ,S 00

Black Hawk 3.00

Marion Henderson 3 00

Golden Wonder 3.00

Viviand-Morel 3 00

Mme. F. Bergmann 3.00

Mrs. E. G. Hill 3.00

From 2-incli Pots.

Per 100

Gloriosum $3.00

Geo. S. Kalb 3.00

Modesto 3 00

Mrs. H. Weeks 3.00

Mrs J. Jones 3.00

Golden Wedding 4.00

Maud Dean 4.00

Merry Christmas 4 00

Western King 4 00

Philadelphia 4 00

Those ordering 250 plants may deduct 50 cents per J 00 from the above prices.

Send OS a list of your wants stating the number desired of each color

and we will submit a selected list that will surely please.

For the Novelties of the Season
and best of last year's introduc-
tions, see our advertisement in
the last issue of this paper.

NATHAN SMITH & SON,

ADRIAN,
MICH.

New Chrysanthemums for 1900.

Rnnitfl lleautiful deep orange, a bold, handsome llower with good Stem and foliage. 50c

each. $4..50 per doz., $30,00 per 100.
Fulalie '^'''^ hi'^l .tnemone ever introduced for cut flowers, extra good stem and foliage.

60c each, $5.00 per doz., $35 per 100.
I uciole A combination of ]nnk cerise and lavender, a grand e\liibition variety. 50c each.

$4.50 iier doz.. $35.10 per 100.
Souci Beautiful clear vellow. form and color of Modesto, but superior in every way. 50c

each, $4.i50 per diiz., $30.00 per 100.
Winona \Vhite base veined with clear pink, a grand commercial variety. 50c each, $4.50

per doz., $30.00 per 100.
.Vlso grand NEW SET OF EARLY POMPONES, 12 varieties, one of each for $-2.25.

All the new varieties of other raisers at advertised rates.

JOH:rV :iV. IMiVir, Svirxxmit, IV. J.

Pieai,e mention the America?! Florist when ivrilin}^.

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

«^

$3 per 100 $25 per 1000.

Per 100 Per 1000

BRIDES $1.50 $12.50

BRIDESMAIDS 1.50 12.50

METEORS 1.50 12.50

'T'HESE are strong rooted
cuttings; in fact we
have never had so good
success with rose cuttings
as we are having this year.
All stock is guaranteed, all
orders are carefully filled
and w^ell packed.

J. A. BUDLONG,

37-39 Randolph St., §
CHICAGO i

WE HAVE OUR USUAL FINE STOCK OF

American Beauty Plants.

JOHN BIRTON, Wyndmoor, Philadelphia, Pa.

Roses

Bride, Bridesmiiti, Perle, Sunset,
Golden Gate and Kaiserin.

HUNTSMAN & CO., Cincinnati.

Plfa^e mt'ii/ion i/it- A mrt tea ii Florti.t '.uheyt wt itinz.

HOOTED CUTTINGS
McGowan, 7oc per 100;
$6.00 per 1000. Scott, $1.00 per 100, Hill, Day-
breal< and Webb, $1.60 per 100.

VIOLETS, rooted runners, Louise and Campbell,
51V per 100. A. S. Chase, Cumberland Centre, Me.

I Carnations.

Grafted Roses * ~" '

STOCK

ORDERS BOOKED NOW.

AM. BEAUTY, BRIDE, BRiDES=
MAID, CARNOT, GOLDEN GATE,
KAISERIN, METEOR— 2>^ -in. pots,
|12 00 per 100; JyO.OO pet 1000.

S. J. REITER, Westerly R I.

Please mentioti the American Florist when wrilinf

rgoo.

The American Florist.

1133

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THE BEST

THE BEST

M

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Maids

HARRISII

yj'</'»'<^^^i^jvirj^ssissisiir<KK^<rj^^^

Perles

E. C. AMLING.

32-34-36 Randolph St.,

J I Brides

CHICAGO. ^

I

WALTER S. HEFFRON,

MANAGER.

Meteors

E^

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BEAUTIES
VALLEY VIOLETS

Order Early Good Stock Scarce

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<sast

?g3S» GRAFTED, WINTER BLOOMING.

Brides, liridesmiiid, Golden Gate.

GRAFTED. SUMME't BLOOMING.

Pink Soupprt. Clothilde Soupert, Kiiiseriu
August.! Victoria, President Curuot.

OWN ROOTS.

Mam:in Cochet. white and piulv, 3!4-in.
pots. P ices on any quantity.

H. P.. low budded, in variety $10.00 per 100

Clothilde Soupen, dormant li.OO per ItO

BOBBINK & ATKINS

RUTHERFORD. N. J.

BRIDES and MAIDS,

2V^-in., ready for a 3-in. shift

CASH $3 00 a 100.

WITH ORDER. $25.00 a 1000.

J. B. HEISS,

The Exotic Nurseries. DAYTON, 0.

A Ko, 1 sloek.

AMERICAN BEAUTY.

•,..•_. .w Per 100 Per 1000

2i/»-iiieh pots $5.00 $45.00

BRIDES, 2'/;-inch 3.50 30.00

BRIDESMAIDS, 2V4-inch 3.50 30.00

PERLES, 2!/j-inch 3.60

c ASH WITH ORDER.

JOHN MUNO, Rogers Park, Chicago.

American florist Advts.

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PERLE ROSES

$3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000.

2i^-in. Stoa.

^

Ai STOCK. BEST IN MARKET.

mum BROS.,

.CHICAGO.

t 51 Wabash Ave.

♦

Nanz & Neuner's New Seedling Rose

WINNIE DAVIS.

I JNDOUBTEDLY the finest pink
^ rose introduced in many years,
being a cross between Kaiserin Augusta
Victoria and Belle Siebrecht. For
forcing it cannot be excelled, and for
outdoor growing it is one of the finest.
Consult our Illustrated Catalogue for
full description and price.

20tliCENTURY'E'i^^'i^SFreetoAII

Our IL'O Pace 60th
Aninvorsary IlliLstrat-
odOatalogueotl'lants,
Roses. liulbH, Viue.s,
shrubs. Fruit and
Oriiaraental Tree.s,
Seeds, etc., inail«l
free to all appli-
cants. Offering for
tlie firi^t time our new
sensation rose, Winnie
I>avis. OO Green-
houses and 30 Acres.
Address ^^fj^ 4 NEUNER. Louisville, Ky.

Address

IVAJV^z: «Se JVBJUJVEJR, I^oiiisvxlle, Hiy.

1134

The American Florist.

April 7,

Pittsburg.

Another week of Lent has passed with
stock well cleared off and prices good
ior this time of the year. Roses are now
in fine shape and quantities sufficient for
the demand. Brides and Bridesmaids
are best sellers among the teas. Meteor
is harder to move. The present week
opens with heavier supplies owing, no
doubt, to a few warm sunny days. Of
carnations the stock coming in is still
short of the demand, especially in white,
and prices are well maintained.

Good Easter trade is confidently pre-
dicted. Reports generally indicate a
plentiful supply of flowers. Lilies, of
course, are a prime factor, both cut and
as pot plants, and most of those to come
in will be longiflorums. There are some
lots that will scarcely be ready even
though Easter is late. G. O.

York, Pa.— Chas. E. Smith has opened
down town headquarters at 20 East
Market street.

Bangor, Me. — Carl Beers gave a car-
nation show at his winter garden March
28 to 31 and attracted many visitors.

DoYi-ESTOWN, Pa.— Schmutz & Carver
have dissolved partnership. George
Carver will take a position with J. Iv.
Andre.

CARNATIONS.

Strong, Well-Rooted Cuttings.

SELECT STOCK.

Per 100 Per 1000

G. H. Crane |6.oo |;5o 00

Morning Glory 6.00 5000

Gen. Maceo 6.00 50 00

Glacier 6 00 50 00

America 5 00 40.00

Gomez 5.oo 40.oo

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt 5 00 40 00

White Cloud 400 30.oo

Mary Wood 3 00 25.00

Mrs. F. Joost 3 00 25.no

And other standard sorts.

fIVE 1900 NOVELTIES.

Per 100 PertOOO

Mrs. Thos. Lawson SH.ou S1200U

Ethel Crocker 10.00 75.00

Marquis 10.00 75.00

Olympla 1200 100.00

Genevieve Lord 10.00 75.00

Send for Descriptive Price List.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.,

LAFAYETTE. IND.

Please mention the Ama tcan Fu>rti,l when ivtilin^.

Perpetual Blooming

Smp GflRNftTlONS

Crossings betvyeen Marguerite and Remontant.

Ttipy are whul we can recdlilinend as truly sum-
iiKT llowiTiii^ varieties. They be;;iii to bloom in
the tit'td in July anil continue until frost sets in.
Flowers medium size, prowtli very nipiU. L'.-m
ofTer tliem in 10 varieties in as many colors, well
established plants, at $5.00 per lOO. by e.vpress, or
the set or 10 varieties R. C. for 50c by mail.

CTUCI PDnPI^CD the best pink Carnation,

CmCL UnUuNCni »ell established plants
from :.". -inch poi^, IIOIA) per 100. Rooted Cul
tings, $8.00 per 1(X).

nth and Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.

P[RL

A New
Pure Glistening Wliite

CARNATION

Well Tested,
Has Proved a Great

Success
Wherever Grown.

It is a strong grower, with long, stiff stems, large size, fine form and sub-
stance; fragrant, perfect calyx; never bursts, long keeper, blooms very freely
and without cropping from October on.

Rooted Cuttings now ready. $1.50 per Doz., $10 per 100,
$75 per 1,000. Cash with Order.

F. B. TINKER, Peru, Indiana.

Carnation Cuttings!

Per 100 Per 1000

DAYBREAK J1.25 $10.00

ARGYLE 1.25 10.00

ARMAZINDY 1.25 10.00

McGOWAN 75 5.00

MAYOR PINGREE 1.00 7.50

WM. SCOTT 1.00 7.60

TIDAL WAVE 1.00 7.50

CUTTINGS.

• Per 100 Per 1000

BRIDE $1.50 113.50

BRIDE.SMAID 1..S0 12.50

2' -INCH POTS.

Per 100 Per 1000

PERLE $3,00 $35.00

LA FRANCE 3.50 30. (X)

KAISERIN 4.00 35.00

All rooted cuttmes sold under the condition that, if not satisfactory, they are to be returned
at once and money will be refunded.

GEORGE REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago.

G. H. CRANE

Per 100
$5.00

Per 1000

$15.00
15.00
20.00
15.00
15.00
10.00

E CI

Per 1000

$17.50

12.50

12.50

FROM

Per 1000

125.00

2,=). 00

25.00

WHITE CLODD...
TRIUMPH

2.00

2.00

EVANSTON

GOLD NUGGET....

2.50

2.00

JUBILEE

FLORA HILL

2.00

1 25

LA FRANCE

ROS

Per 100
$2.00

PERLE

1.50

METEOR

1.50

METEOR

PLANTS

Per 100
13 00

MAID

3.00

BRIDE

3.00

60,000 WINTER FLOWERING ROSES

Grafted and on their Own Roots

SEND FOR PRICES.

J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

wm^

American Beauties

Now r^ady to send out, and the best
lot of plants I ever grew. 2x3 inch
rose pots, $6 per JOO: $50 per 1000.

JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncole, Pa.

FOR SALE

2000 BRIDES and 2000 BRIDE.S.MAIDS, in 2"^-
inch pots, now ready. Price $3.00 per 100.

500 AMERICAN BEAUTIES, in 2!/j-inch pots
ready about .\pril 10. Price $4.00 per 100.

JOHN L. WYLAND.

DeHaven, Pa.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1135

CUTTINGS

Per 100 Per lOOO

G. H.CRANE fS.CO

AMERICA 3.00 faS.OO

MELBA 3.00 25.00

LESLIE PAUL 3.00 25.00

GOV. GRIGGS 3.00 25.00

MRS. BRADT 2.50 20.00

JOOST 2.50 20.00

EVANSTON 2.50 20.00

JUBILEE 2.00 15.00

NUGGET 2 00 15 00

FLORA HILL 1.50 12.50

TRIUMPH 1.50 12.50

VICTOR 1.50 1250

DAYBREAK 1.25 10.00

ARGYLE 1.25 10.00

ARMAZINDY 1.25 10.00

McGOWAN 1.00 7.50

PINGREE 1.00 7.50

NIVEA 1.00 7.50

EVELINIA 1.00 7.50

SCOTT 1.00 7 50

MORELLO 1.00 7.50

ROSE CUTTINGS.

Per 100 Per lOOO

METEOR Jl.50 |12.50

BRIDESMAID 1.50 12.50

BRIDE 1.50 12.50

GOLDEN GATE 2.50

ROSE PLANTS.

rMeoiM s'/j=i]v. r«oxs.

Per 100 Per 1000

METEOR »3.00 $25.00

BRIDESMAID 3 00 25.00

BRIDE 3.00 25.00

PERLE 3.00 25.00

GOLDEN GATE 4 00 35.00

KiISERIN 4.00 35.00

All Plants and Cuttings sold with
the express understanding that if not
satisfactory they are to be returned
at once, when money will be refunded.
Write for prices on larger lots.

PETER REINBERG,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

ETHEL CROCKER

Absolutely the finest pink car-
nation ever offered the trade.
Crocker has been in lull bloom every
day since September l5tli, is in full
• bloom today and as full of buds as
many varieties that do not bloom until
about this time.

It is a good, strong grower, and cut-
tings ordered now will bring you good
results next winter. You will not have
to wait, but can have th;m the day
they are ordered.
25 for $2.50; 100 for $10.00; 250 for $18.75;
1000 for $75.00.
PANSIES, Freya and Fairy (Ijeen, two
good bedding novelties. Transplanted
Seedlings at %\ 00 per 100.
PETUNIA, Adonis, new d.warf bedder,
extra fine. Tsvo-inch pot plants at
|2.00 per 100.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

Seen by New Firms:

AMERICAN nORIST ADVTS.

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Carnation Cuttings!

WRITE FOR SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AND LET US FIGURE ON YOUR WANTS.

Genevieve Lord, the peer of any light pink carnation

Cuttings.
Per Doz. Per tuu Per 1000.

"'feri'd $2.00 $10.00 $7.S.0()

Chicago, scurlet Bradt, from sand or soil 1.50 7.50 RO.OO

Mrs. Lawson, oeriso pink 3.00 N.OO 120.00

Olympia, variegated, extra strong, from soil 2.00 12 00 100.00

Ethel Crocker, pink, from soil 1.50 10.00 7."). 00

Marquis 2.0O 10.00 7.5.00

Esttlle 10 00 7.5.00

Cuttings.
PfirluO Per 1000
Frances Joost. pink. fm. sd. or soil, $2.50 $20.00
IVIrs. Jas. Dean, pink, " 2.50 20.00

lohn Young, white. .. " " 2..50 20.00
WhIteCloud. white . " ■' 4.00 3U.00
Mrs. Bradl, variegated " •■ 5.0n 40.00
Gen. Maceo, crimson " " 6 00 50.00
Gen. Gomez, crimson '■ " 6.00 50.00
G. H. Crane, scarlet 6.00 50.00

Cuttings.
- ,j., . ,, , , Per 1U0 Per 1000
Gold Nugget, yellow, fm.sd.orsoil,$2..50 $20.00

Argyle, carmine " •• 2.50 20.00

Jubilee, scarlet 2.00 15.00

Armazindy, variegated 2.00 15.00

Evelina, white g.oo 15.00

Wm. Scott, pink 2.00 1.5.00

Daybreak, light pink 2.00 1500

Flora Hill, white 2.OO 15.00

L..

CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Greenhouses and Address, JOLIET, ILL.

.♦J

CARNATION CUHINGS,

New Varieties.

Per doz. Per 100. Per 1000.

Chicago, Red Mrs. Bradt.. ..$1.50 $ 7.,50 $60.00

Ethel Crocker 1.50 lOOO 75.00

Marquis 2.00 lOOO 75.00

Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson 3.00 14.00 120.00

Ol.vmpia 2.00 12.00 100.00

Genevieve Lord 2.00 10.00 75.00

Estelle, grand scarlet 2.00 10.00 75.00

"^i

flPriPffll I \^ ^F"Our cuttings have been transplanted into soil, and are tar superior
vj^ii^ici.1 t^i^x,. to sand cuttings partly rooted quoted at "bargain" prices.

cuttings partly

100 1000

G. H.Crane $6.00 $50.00

General Gomez 5.00 40.00

General M.aoeo 5.00 40.00

Mrs. Frances .Joost 3.00 25.00

Mrs. G. M. Bradt 5.00 40.00

WhiteCloud 3.00 25.00

Glacier 6.00 50.00

Cerise Queen 300 25.00

Mrs. Jas. Dean 3.00 25.00

100

Flora Hill $2.50

America 6.00

Melba 5.00

Maud Adams 5.00

Gold Nugget 3.00

Jubilee 3.00

Daybreak 2.0O

Tidal Wave 2.00

Lizzie McGowan 1.50

SURPLUS— 1000 single white and pink PRIMROSES, strong, 3-inch pots,
(g> $2.50 per 100, while thev last.

1000
J20,00
50.00
40.00
40.00
2.5.00
2000
18.00
15.00
12.00

CHICAGO VAUGHAN^S SEED STORE n^wWrk

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

The ideal pink carnation. Strictly speak- ♦
ing, a commercial variety, yet size and \
e-xhibition qualities are not lacking. The ♦
color is that happy shade called by the ^
ladies "just right." Its stem is unequalled J
by any carnation. It is a prodigious ♦
grower and the most remarkable pro- \
ducer of high grade blooms we have ever J
grown. An easy, rapid grower; makes ♦
large plants from late cuttings. We can S
promise prompt delivery after April 10th. Stock for delivery prior to i
that date all sold. Cuttings positively free from rust and in other res- ♦
pects very hard to duplicate. ^,^,^^^^^^Jt^jlt^^ji^ J

GENEVIEVE

♦

Price: Doz . $2; 100. $10: 1000. $75.

Our catatalua:ue is uow ready. [liviuir i-omplete des-
cription of above, also ji 11 of the otber bi<; new oni-s
at introducers' prices. Also comp ete list of standard
varieties, all tht- best new and st:iiid;ird chrysanthe-
mums. Catalogue sent for the asking.

H. WEBER & SONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

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CARNATIONS.

strong and well-rooted cuttings ready now of the

following varieties: Per 100. PerlOOO.

Eldorado Sl.26 »10 00

Scott 1.25 10 00

McCowan 1.25 10. ou

Portia 1.25 in on

Ivory and Silver Spray 1 00 '.) 110

Al"o line Ladj H. Campbell, rooted

ninnera 75

JOS. RENARD, Unionvllle, Chester Co, Pa.

THE BEST CARNATIONS.

P«r 100 Pit 1000

WhiteCloud. the best white $3.00 $2.5.00

Mrs. Joost. best i-lear pink 3.00 2.5.00

G. H. Crane, best Dew scarlet 0.00 50.00

Gen'l Maceo, best diirk crimson 6.00 H\x*)

Mrs. Bradt, best vari(^aiilefl 4 00 S.'i.Ou

12 Noveliii-s of 19 0. 27 llie best Standiird varie-
ties. lt^"Send lor couiplete list.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON. Grand Haven, Mich.

1136

The American Florist.

April 7,

St. Louis.

BUSINESS GOOD.— ROSES MORE PLENTIFUL
BUT CARNATIONS CONTINUE SCARCE.—
VARIOUS JOTTINGS.

The retail dealers all report good busi-
ness the past week, with just about
enough good stock to supply the demand.
American Beauties are more plentiful and
fancy stock can be had at from $3 to $4-
per dozen or in larger quantities at $20
to $25 per hundred. Bride and Brides-
maid roses vary in prices according to
(juality, some extra fancy stock bringing
as high as $8 per hundred, while lower
grades go at anywhere from $2 to $6.
There is no quotation on Meteors; they
can be had at your own price. In large
quantities $5 per 1,000 is considered a
good figure. Carnations still hold their
own, fancy varietiesbringing$.i to $3.50
per hundred. Bulbous stock is a little
scarce and brings good prices.

On account of Easter week the Florists'
Club has postponed its meeting from
April 12 to April 19.

It is reported that Luther Armstrong
is quite ill at his residence in Kirkwood.

C. W. Wors, our old wholesale man,
has opened a retail store at 509 0'Fallon
street.

Joseph Rolker, of New York, is a vis-
itor in town this week. J. M. H.

Rock Falls, III. — The greenhouse of
Mrs. Charles Cochran was partially
destroyed by fire on the morning of
March 20.

Sherman, Tex. — The Texas Nursery
and Floral Company has been incorpo-
rated with a capital of $10,000 by E. W.
Kirkpatrick, H. C. Rollison and C. C.
Mahen.

PANSIES

. .THE. .
JENNINGS STRAIN

FINE PLANTS. Many are curli'd and frinscd,
60o i)i.T 100 by mail; $3.60 per 1000 by oxpri'ss.
Large plants "in blonm, ready April 1, %\.Hi per
100. Seeds, $1.00 jier package. Sample blooms
sent to those wantint.' plants. Cash with order.
E. B. JENNINGS, Lock Box 254, Southport, Conn.

GROWER OF THE FI.XEST PAN.SIKS.

NEW MARGUERITE ''i^^^*^:'"

A cross between thf yellow and white, is a (.-on-
stant bloomer, lUtwers four to five inches in
diiimeter; fine for cut llowers. will kepp lor two
weeks after being cut. Center half yellow, outer
half pure white. Makes a fine pot plant. Will
send free by mail 12 plants for $1.25; 6 plants 75c.
" Order now if you want it.

S. LENTON,

Long Beach, Cal.

5000 AmpelopsisVeitchii. Kr?^n'.Tnrtop''«"{

year old, Ki (X) per IdO; 2 year, 16 00 per 100. Prepaid
at 2Sc per 100 extra. Olemalls Paniculaia,
stroDK Held plants, SI per doz.. $7 per 100. OannaB,
dormant roots, alronB; OhaB. Henderson. Alphonoo
Bouvler, Florence Vaughan. Queen Char'otte. $3 00
per 100. Alsace. Whi'e Canna. 5c. Vlnca
Varlegata, l^ln . «^ per 100. Asparagus Bprengerll,
3>4-ln., line, 8c. CASH please.

BENJ. CONNELL, Florist, ^"U"""^-

BEGONIA INCARNATA fo^,iTX^

valuable How. Ting plant for Christmas.
Plants in 2-in.' pots... 1^8-00 per 100

P. O. Address for the
time belDK:

I WYNDMOOR,

Montgomery Co., PA.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

Money Order ollice siimej
as heretofore, Chestnut
Hill fStii. II.' Phil* .Pa I

^T'Wt\T X'I'Ci ^""' is the time to order

V XVXifl X O Rooted Cuttings, Al stoi-k,
free Irom disease; Marie L<iiiise, Farquhar. Lady
(.'aiiipljell, Sw:inley While and Princess of Wales.

Chrysanthemums tnuunss

or Iviiry, Maj. Honnairoii, liergmann. Robinson.
Ete.. al"a bargain lor 10 days only; %i per 100, $I.S
per iCoo. W rite fnr e.alalogue.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

rviVi^OE> ]M:A.r»rvE>s.

NORWAY MAPLES.

. 10-14 le

12-16 ■'

14-18 "

16-19 •■

.J36.00
. 60.00
. 90.00
IIO.OO

15i-2

2-2«

2H-2H

2H-3

3-3",

SILVER MAPLES

in. ca

I'erlOO aiL.VC.n ■■At'L.E.S. Per ICO

I'/s-P^-il
1^-2 "
2-2'.<i '•
2'4-2!4 "

These are grown wide apart, have good fibrous roots, straight trunl<s, single leaders, symmetrical tops.
CAR LOTS. General nursery stock in large sizes a specialty. Field grown Herbaceous Plants.

ISAAC HICKS & SON, Westbury Station, Nassau County, New York

12-14 feet $25.00

14-18 " 35.00

15-18 •• 50.00

16-20 " 76.00

18-21 ■■ 108.00

Last Call for Carnations

10,000 ROOTED CUTTINGS ' ';"' w^nts.
10,000 UN ROOTED CUTTINGS following:

000 G. H. Cnine

500 Mrs. G. Bradt

700 Gold Nugget

300 Marv Wood

40O White Cloud

000 Flora Hill

600 .\meri<'a

OOOGlaeier

000 :Melba

500 Yellow Babv Primrose in blo<»m, 214-in.

,500UeRoo JlittiTi?Geraiiium(new) 2!< "

,000 < )bconiea in bloom 2V4 "

.000 • fine 5 "

.000 Chinese 2J4 "

,000 Named Geraniums, our sel 2J^ "

,000 Double Petunias, mixed 2>i "

,000 Petunias. Giants of Cal., single, 2)i "

000 Mrae. Salleroi Geranium 2% **

,000 C<;)leus. our selection only Zhi "

,000 Mixed Coleus %M "

,000 Largi* Pansy Plant.s. in bud

,000 red and > ellow Iresines

,000 Alternunthera. red and Itirge leaved. . .
,(oO Forget-me-not 2H-in,

iStiO Lobelia, Crystal Palace Gem , . .2'4 "
,000 California Moss 2'4 ■■

000 Meseml.irvanthemnm erectum.,2i4 '•
2,000 Begonia Red Verni.n. bediler. . .2'4 "
2.000 ■• Pink Erfordi, beddi-r. 214 ■

2,000 '■ Sandersii. bedder 2v4 "

5.000 " our seltetion. named, 2*4 "
Write us for l.-irge Ferns 5 "

er 100
B 2.00
1.25
1.00
1.50
1.00
.50
1.50
1.50
1.25
5 00
5.00
2.50
8.00
1.00
2.00
2.00
3.00
1.50
1.50
1.25
1.00
1.50
1.50
1.60
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1,50
10.00

The Morris Floral Co.,

New Ever-Blooming Geranium

AMERICA

Finest grower for pots or bedding. Color,
white, salmon and rose in full sun, color of Bego-
nia Gloire de Lorraine.

Floriferousness Phenomenal

strong phinis, 50c each; $5.00 per doz.

nV/I" A. "K^ S^ 2!.4--inch pots.
-t%jL.<e*i.i^»^ $."i.00 per hundred.

Set of Best 15 Novelties of 1899 %fn^l^l

Knianuel Arent-, Uryden. Sout.hey.e(.c., for 82.00.
One America free wilh e;ich set. Plant.s truar-
anteed Al in everv respect. Cash, Please.

H. EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.
FLORISTS' ORCHIDS

The Finest and Largest Stock

in the world.

C AliinFD ST. ALBANS. ENGLAND and
O/tllULK BRUGES, BELGIUM.

Send for List of Commercial Varieties.

A. DIMMOCK, Agent. 60 Vesey St., N. Y.

FORGET-ME-NOT, winter lilooining, from Hals,

II. .50: 2'4-in. J2.00; 2V4-in. $2.50 per 100.
AGERATUIVI. white and blue, R. C. 75c; Hats $1.00;
2'4-iii. $2.00 per 100. Per 100

PARIS DAISY, wliite, R. C. $1.00; Hats $1.50

DOUBLE AlYSSUM. K. C. 11.00; flats 1..W

VARIEGATED VINCAS, from Mats 1.50

All plants in flats stronir and well established, ready
for 2J4 or 3-lnch pots. Cash with order, please,

CHARLES S. DUTTON.
85 West I2th Strnet, HOLLAND, MICH.

American Florist Advertisements
Pay Advertisers.

Home Grown Palms

Pots Per doz. Per 100

Kentia Belmoreana 3-in. $3.00 $23.00

4-in. 5.00 40.00

Size Char.

Pots. Leaves. High.

5, 5-7 18-24, 89-$12 $70-$90

6, 7-8 20-25, 18 144

7, 7-8 36-40. 30-36 240-290
Kentia Forsteriana, 3-in. $2.50 per doz. ; $20 per 100

4-in. $.5.00 " $35

5, 5-6 24-30, $9-$l2 S?5-$95

6, 7-8 25-30, 18 144

7, 7-8 35-42, 28-30 225
8-9 7-8 $3.00 to $4.00 each.

Latania Borbonica, 2;4-in. .60 5.00

3-in. 1.25 10.00

4-in. 3.00 23.00

5, 5-8 15-20, 5.00 40.00

6, 6-8 16-24, 8.50 65.00

7, 6-8 18-24, 12.00 90.00

8, 7-8 28-34, 22.00 175.00

9, 7-9 28-36, 34,00 272.0C
Ficus Elastica, 5-inch, doz. $5.00; 6-ln. $8.00 doz.
Livistona Rotundilolia, 7 in., 12-14 leaves, $2.50 to

$3.00 each. Pandanus Veitchii, 4-in. to 14-in.,
50c to $10 each. Boston Ferns, So to $2.00 each .

Cycas, Dracaenas, Asparagus, elc, in large variety.
We have over 150,000 Tropical Plants. Terms

cash, but inspection allowed at express office.

ALBERT FUCHS,

2059-73 n. HalBted St.,
ESTABLISHED

CHICAGO.

cor^E^xj®

Crimson Yersohaffeltll and Golden Queen, $7.00

per 1000, 75c per 100; 2-ln. pots. »1.60 per 100. Colens

In variety, $5 per 1000, (JOo per lOO; 2-ln pots, tl.i'i 100.
ACER ATUM, Blue and White, 76c per 100; \H In.,

11.35 per 100, Prtnoess Pauline, J1,D0 per 100; l»i-ln.

pots. *1, Oil per ICO.
ClANT ALYSSUM, f 1 00 per 100.
SALVIA, Hplendensand Bedman, (1.25 per 100; 2-ln.

pot, SI 25 per 100,
HElIOTROPE. I' varieties, named, tl.OO per 100; 1^

In. pot f 1 .50 per liio.
CUPHEA iClKar Plant), $1.00 per 100.
FUCHSIAS Sl.WnerlOO; 2H,-ln Pots, $2 50 per 100.
FEVERFEW, $1.50 per 100; (12.00 per M.; 2-ln. pot.

$3 (10 per ll«l,
VINCAS, fl26 per 100; Mn. pots. $8 00 per 100, $70.00

per M Fine plants.
The above are root«d cuttlnes, except when noted.

CASH MUST ACOOMPANT ALL ORDERS.

J. E. rELTtlOlSEN. Schenectady, N. Y.

CrimBon VerBChnffeltll. (]old«n Bedder and Golden
(,)ueeD. 750 per 100: lii.UO oer 1000. ('oleiiB In variety.
tiijc per 100: $5 CO per lOlW Special price on Inrffe order*.

AKeratutn, blue and white % HO per 100

Ageratum Princess Pauline .73 '*

Ulant Sweet Alys(«um. (JO

Heliotropes, 1-' varieties l.Ot

fleltotroDeB, 2 inch pots 2.00 "

Salvias Splendens and BedniaD 1 00 "

Hooted cuttlnt"* except where noted. Plants by the
100 by mall prepaid. « ash with order.
C- A. HARRIS & CO.. Oelanson. N. Yi

j«oote:i> cuT'ri:ivGts

Verbenas, 10 named varieties. OOe per 100. $5. CO por
1000 Petunias, ;« named dbl. var, $135 per 100. UeM-
trope. 16 named varieties. 11.00 per 100. Coleus. 30
named varieties. 70c per 100. *tl 00 per 1000. Agerat-
ums. 3 var. with t*. Pauline, 70c per 100 Alyssum,
dbl , Jl per 100 Lanlanas. 4 var ,$1.25 per 100. Balvlas,
3 var.. $1 per llKi, BeKonlaa. from 2!^-ln. pots. $2,50 ppr
100. named vara, t^lirysanthemums. U C. $1 25 per 100,
all named. E.vpreBs prepaid on rooted cuttings.

CASH WITH ORDERS.

S. D. BRANT, Clay Center. Kansas.

ARAUGARIA EXGELSA,

V i ineh pots, -' to :! tiers $16.00 per 100

3 ■• ■■ (i lo 8 in , 3 liers, J20.O1 per ITO

GREVILLEAROBUSTAr'"^sn;;i;'ui;'r''
ARECA L API DA, ^-i" ? ts nooperioo

Pacific Nursery, San PraDclsco, Cal.
Tell them where you saw the ad.

tgoo.

The American I^lukjst.

1137

5000

EACH OF THE FOLLOWING!

DAHLIAS. wIk.Ii' rouU, IIiil- ussort-
incnl, iKill.(X) piT 100.
WICHURAIANA U..s.-s, 1 and 2 .vrs.,$SO

iMil JTfi.CO prr IIIOO.
ROSA MULTIFLORA JAPONICA. 2 ^nid 3

\i-ars, «.iU.(IO !iii,l J7.1.00 per in(».
ROSA RUGOSA, 3 (,. -i-ii,., ui, «2.50 p.-r

1000.
HALLS HONEYSUCKLE, strong, $iiO 00

per 1000.
CLEMATIS PANICULATA, pot grown,
-HO.DO per 1000; -l vrs.. Held sirown,
.tlil.Oii iier lOUO.

A>2(< yVarfc List Nirw Ready.

The WM. n. MOON CO..

Morrisville.
Pa.

Z^

J^j;jJJ^|^^g^ J^"^J^_J^/[Jg^J^J' Write for Sample and Price of..

==Manetti==

FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY.

FINE STOCK.

HARRY A. Bl^YARD, 42 W. 28tli St,, ^ew York City

Clematis Paniculataf/Ampelopsis Veitchii

Clematis Paniculata. lieia '.^towu 100 1000

No. 1 $ 8 00 J70.00

No. 2 6,00 ,M.C0

X size 10.00 80.00

Hydrangea P. G. 1 year 18.00

" 2to3ri;et 9.00

" 3 to4feet 12.00

Virginia Creeper 45.00

Eulalia Graciilima, strong 15.00

Ampelopsis Veitchii, Held ^q-own.

No. 1

Nc. 2

No. 3 4.00

X size 8.0O

XX size 9.00

ROSES— Felicite Perpelu •'i.OO

F a.'Cois Level liOO

Box Tree, *i to 12 ineties

101) 1000

*6.00 $50.00

5.00 45.00

35.00

7.1.00

85.00

20.00

"New-
Geranium

DEWEY

A GRAND NOVELTY.

COLOR BRIGHT CRIMSON: DWARF,

COMPACT GROWER,

PROFUSE BLOOMER, GOOD FOLIAGE,

VERY ATTRACTIVE.

4-inch pots 35c each, $3.50 per doz.

3 '• " 25o " 2.50

VA" " 15c '• 1.50

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N. J.

10,000 Common Double Pink Paeonies per M., $20.00

5,000 Herbaceous Paeony Humeii " 40.00

10,000 Hemerocallis Fulva " 20.00

J 0,000 German Iris, Named Varieties " J 5.00

ELLIOTT NURSERIES, Diamond Market, Pittsburg, Pa.

CARL RAUTH, Springfield, III.

SURPLUS STOCK.

1000 Alternantheia Paronychioides Major, red ;
lOCO yellow, from Hats, struck last September.
They are strong', he.ilthy plants, 75c per hundred.
Cash with order.

J. P, BROWN, florist,

Lock Box 3. KNICHTSTOWN, IND.

HARDY PERENNIAL PHLOX INVAR.

Field grown, i«t 1(k). $4.iki.
Riidbecliia Golden Glow, pel phtnts. $3.00 per 100;

tl.'lil grown. 3~[.m per UK). $8.00 per 1000.
Eulalia Zebrina and Japonica, have some good

sized clumps of this. Price on application.
Arvndo Donax Variegata, per do/.. $l..50.
Will exchange for good Roses such as La France,
Clothilde Souport. and others.

C. G, NANZ, Owensboro, Ky.

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TRADE DIRECTORY

F^OI^ 10OO

IS NOW READY FOR DELIVERY.

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both by States and Towns and alphabetically, are corrected up to date, and in

addition there are the following valuable and absolutely

NEW FEATURES:

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EXPERIMENT STATION HORTICULTURISTS,

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLY CONCERNS, ^ ^ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.

This indispensable volume of 387 pages, strongly bound
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1138

The American Florist.

April 7,

Helpful Reminders.

If, in going around the greenhouses,
you find a few plants that have a scum
of green over the surface of the soil, the
plant looking as though it was growing
smaller, you may know that the trouble
at the top is that the soil is too compact
and not porous enough. Tip the plant
out of the pot, break off the top of the
ball, set back in pot and fill up with
fresh soil containing more sand.

Shake out yourpoinsettias this month,
put them into smaller pots and start
into leaf. Wait for cuttings until a nice
new growth is formed; hard woodcut-
tings are not so desirable.

See that your geraniums are not so
close together as to shade one another;
else they will grow too tall and spindly.

For your summer and fall work you
want plenty of grass-like foliage tor
arranging such flowers as gladioli, lilies
and tritomas. The eulalias and Arundo
Donax do very nicely and add fifty per
cent to the value of such flowers. Now
is the time to procure the clumps for out-
side planting.

Well grown campanulas, white, light
blue and delicate pink, sold like "hot
cakes" last summer and fall.

Go over your heating pipes now and
mark plainly with chalk every leak or
troublesome joint, so you will not over-
look any in July when making summer
repairs. C. H. W.

Homer, N. Y.— J. J. Arnold has a
fine stock for spring and reports trade
good. Last year he added two carna-
tion houses, 26x4-0 and 26x(;0, and this
season he expects to double them and
also put up a house for violets.

By using our first-class

PREPARED PALM MATERIAL

Florists can mak(^ their own PREPARED PALMS.
Write us for full p;irticul:irs and pries, or s<'f
ourudv. ill American Florist during Fi.'bruary
and March,
Florida Natural Products Co., Box 327. Orlando. Fla.

WHEN IN WANT OF

RAFFIA!

WRITE

Jacob & Allison,

IMPORTEKS,
63 Pino Street, NEW YORK.

Invalid Appliance Co.,
COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS

tl your Hrdimnn dixsd'l handle th«D,
fACTOnv AND OFFICE:

A New Catalosue entitled

Flowers and Floral Designs.

Twelve pages and handsome cover.

Shows forty-one arrangements, with prices.

For agents' use, or promoting out-of-town trade.

Sample, 40c In Stamps. Circular Free.

DANX B. LONG, Publisher, BUFFALO-

<:^ EASTER PLANTS ^as-

5-iD. pots, full and beautiful,

$20 per 100

pots, handsonif iilaiits,

912 per 100

300 Asparagus Sprengerii

500 Asparagus Sprengerii '"'

400 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus t'pt r--hed''"n,':;;"

are I'X'-eHdingly full and handsome. $20 per lOO.

300 Boston Fern ,,:,"

300 Boston Fern to"

L'on.i |i|:nits. 810 per 100.

sup-rli phim>,$20 per lOO

500 Latania Borbonica"'" "''flnVpiamtyseopenoo

UTILE SIIVER,
N.J.

SHIPMENTS

MADE

PROMPTLY.

J. T. LOVCTT,

¥

VERBENA
KING.

Verbenas, rooted
cuttings, 60c per
100, $5 per lOCO,
|22 per 5000.

2-in. Verbenas,
fine plants, |2.00
per 100, |18 00
per 1000.

AGERATUM, Lady Isabell and Cope's Pet, 60c
per 100, J.S0O per 1000.

CARNATIONS. I'er 100 Per 1000

Flora Hill Jl.f." $14.00

Morello 1.50 14.00

Mayor Pingree 1.50 14.00

Davbreak 1 50 14.00

Mc'Gowaii 1.00 8.00

\Vm. Scott 1.00 8. CO

DAISIES, California and Yellow Clastle, $1.00 per
100, J9.00 per 1000: 2-in.. J2.00 per 100, JIK.oO i.er 1000.

HELIOTROPE. 10 best \ ar., $1.00 per lOO. *K.oO per
ICrno; 2-in. line plants, 5^2,00 per KKl. $IH.(10 per lOOO.

Express paid on all Rooted Cuttings, and satislac-
tion guaranteed lor that Cash please.

C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kas.

^'t'ase mention the Anietican Florist when ^vriling.

Universal insecticide

For Flowers, Trees
and Animals.

Recommended and in use
by the foremost florists and
nurserymen in the land.
For Sale at the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. GO.

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y.

Plcaie ynrtitiuH ilw Ainei ican Floii^t w/tfit ;L'tiUtig,

Smllax strln^nK made easy
by Uie use of

MEYBR

GREEN SILK4LINE

'Just the shade of the foliage.
Samples and prices free.

JOHN C. MEYER <£ CO.,
80-84 KinfislonSt. £05T0yv, Af^SS

For sale by leadlnut Florlsta .

HEADQIARTERS

FOR

COCOA FIBRE.
SHEEP VANUHE,
BONE ALL GRADES,
IMPORTED SOOT

SPHAGNUM AND
GREEN MOSS,
RUSTIC WORK.
CLAYS FERTILIZER.

DUNNE&CO.jrr,: New York.

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES.

COSTS 4 CENTS FOR EACH 600 FEET OF 8

I

NIKOTEEN

XlT4

-9 FLOOR SPACE ?.

DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE
PUNTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT HORISTS-
nr USED FOR FUMICATION OR SPRAYING INDOONSOR

*

I

SOLD BY SEEBSMEN CI

SKABCURA DIPCO.CniCAOO.

I

PUICKLYDOCS IT. W Ij

B?t

'ftU)OH«

TUB?

Gardeners' Chronicle.

A Weekly Illustrated Journal.

ESTABLISHBD 1S41.

The "GARDENERS' CHRONICLE" h»8 been FOR
ovBR FiiTTT Years the Leading Journal of Iti
olaBS. It has achieved this position becanse. wtatle
•peolally devotlnK itself to suppIylnK the dally reqalro-
mentfl of gardeners of all classes, much of the fnfor-
matlon furnished Is of such ueneral and permanent
value, that the GARDENERS' CURONICLR' la
looked up to as the standard authoritt on the
iubjeota of whloh It treats.

Bnbsorlptlon to the United Statei, 14.20 per rear.
OemlttanoeB to be made payable to H. G. COvB.

Omci:—

41 Wellinoton St., Coven Garden. London. England.

American Florist Advts>

Mean More Business.

tgoo.

The American Florist.

1139

Boston Florist Letter Go.

MANUFACTUBEKH OF

FLORISTS" LETTERS.

This wooden box nicely stained and Tai>
nlsliedi 18x30x1'^ made in two sections* one
for each hI/o letttr, given away with first
order of GOO letters.

Block Ijettere. 1 M or 2-lnch size, per 100, $2.00.
Script Letters, $1. Fastener with each letter or word.
Deed by leading florlsta everywhere and for sale by
&11 wholesale Uurlsts and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Trcas. and Manager,
84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS.

The Philadelphia
^ Wire Worlcs.

HENRY RAJSIK. Proprietor.

Manufacturers of all kinds of

WIRE GOODS for Florists' Ise.
807-809 No. Fourth St.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

DBSIOM AT
SHORT NOTICE.

H. BAYERSDORFER & GO.

Cyoaa Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries
and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves
and Immortelles.
New Catalo^e of all FLORISTS' 8UPPIJH8 on
applloatlon. |3r~For the trade only.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

60. 52. 64 and 66 N. 4lh St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

A. HERRMANN.

Cape flowers, "-i- ooloes;
Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs,
AND All riorists' Supplies.

Send for Prices.
404-4I2 East 34th St.. NEW YORK.

John Conley & Son,

Manafactnrerg of
S AND 4 DOMINICK STREET,

REED & KELLER

122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY.

BONE MEAL

Made for my own use and the use of
other Florists who want a good article.
Try a bag now and be convinced

$3 50 Der200-lb. bag, and $35.00 perton.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,
SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large quantity of
Al SHEEP MANURE. (^"Send for
Price List and Sample.
H*^st fertilizer for Top Dressing.

?!!SS^y!Ve,*eXs7,'*- L0N6 ISLAND CITY.

AN ILLUSTRATED ADVERTISING
BOOKLET

Every retail florist sliould use it to boom
bis husini'ss. Write fcr :i fi'-e sample to thn

BOOKLET PUBLICITY CO. I

208 Summer St. BOSTON. MASS. g

Importers and Manufacturers of F?l rfcf I cj-g^ Sunnli^S

918 FILBERT STREET. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

"NICOMITE"

(PATENT)

Vapor Insecticide

No fabor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliag;e. A certain killer of

ALL GREENHOUSE BUGS.

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN.

The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co.,

LOUISVILLE, KY.

RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS.

100 lb. bag S I.7S i^ton $ I4.60

M ton S7.50 I ton S28.00

F. O. 15. Bridgeport, Conn.

— ALSO —

Odorless Lawn Dressing.

Terius. Canh with <»r<ler.

RED TOWERS GREENHOISES,

H^CKBNSACK, N. J.

LIQUID PLANT FOOD

Eor Greenhouse Cultivating.

EASTtRN CHEMICAL COMPANY,
Chicago OITrm-: 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston.

H. K. Snideu. Suitu 4-:3, 200 Clarl; St.

eitun.

Deutsche S^tner:^

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
tnedium of the highest class.

MoUer's Deutsche Gartner Zeitung is published
weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription 13.00
per annum, Including postage. Sample copies, free.

fudwicSiy^lIer-Surh

Ostertag Bros.,

PREPARED ^

TROPICAL

PALMS

AND

CYGAS
..LEAVES.

Send for Catalogue,
Florists,

Washington and Jeflerson Aves.. ST. LOUIS. MO.

Die Bindekunst

Einzige Special Zeitschrift der

Welt fur BLUMENBINDEREI.

Probenummern umsonst.
Abonnement 10 M. jahrlich.

J, OLBERTZ, Bindekunst Verlag,

ERFURT, DEUTSCHLAND.

ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wish-
ing to do business with Europe should send
for the .

ii

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
lubioription to cover cost of postage 75 cents.

Address EDITORS OF THE " H. A.**
Chilwall Nurn«»rJAfa. « Notta. Enaland.

Circulation

which

Circulates

The actual paid circulation of the
American Florist is, we believe, the
largest in its class. The contents
are of real present value and are
preserved for reference. Advertisers
who use regularly our columns estab-
lish permanent business with the best
trade in the United States.

1140

The American Florist.

April 7,

Nashville, Tenn,

The bright weather has caused an
abundance of flowers and the windows
are masses of bloom. Roses are coming
in splendidly. Brides and Bridesmaid,
Kaiserin, Meteor and other varieties are
showing up well. One dealer has an
abundance of splendid Beauties, but he
complains that there is not the call that
such good stock should cause. There are
m.'iny violets and some fine carnations.

Prospects point to a fine Easter trade.
Plants will be abundant and in great
demand. The Easter lily crop will come
in just in time, and will be good, though
there is some complaint of the stalks
being short this year.

The retail merchants are having their
spring openings this week and all the
decorative plants available are beinj;
used. The openings are also making
sales for a large quantity of southern
smilax and cut palm leaves. Trade is
quite brisk.

Growers have already begun prepara-
tions for planting in the field and are busy
preparing their gardens.

M. C. DORBIS.

So. Framingham, Mass.— Geo. F. Arn-
old, who for twelve years has been
gardener at the women's prison, has
resigned.

Nevada, Mo.— It is reported that S. A.
Weltmer has purchased six acres of land
west of town and will establish green-
houses there.

Tabrytown, N. Y. — The Tarrytown
Horticultural Society held its monthly
meeting on March 29. There were
twenty eight members present. Wallace
Odell and John Walquist were elected to
membership. Spiraea grandiflora was
exhibited by Wm. Scott in splendid form
Imantophyllum (clivia) miniatum, also a
seedling from it, a shade lighter in color,
both being well grown, were exhibited
by Louis A. Martin. A very interesting
paper on the culture of chrysanthemums,
by James T. Scott, was read in his
absence by his brother, Wm. Scott. It
was well received and a lively and inter-
esting discussion followed.

pilTOH GARDEN

PLOW

CANTON,

THREE SHOVELS
AND RAKE
ATTACHMENT.
WEIGHT, 20 POUNDE

A SURE SELLER

Thousands Are In Use

PARLIN&ORENDORFFCO.

Larnpsl nnd (.lilfsl pprmflneiiny estab-
blishtd rlyw Kactwrj it. America,
. . ILLINOIS.

Standard •«'•?'

FLOWER

Pots

If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of
the Capitol, write us ; we can save you money

W. H. ERNEST,

2ath and M Streett N. E. WASHINGTON. 0 C

Please mention the A me> icau Florii.1 when wriling

GARDENING

Thl« la the paperto recommend to your
customers, the leading horticultural

Journal in America for amateurs

•2.00 Per Vear. Sample Copies Free.

Liberal term> to florlita who take labaortptlona.

THE GARDENING CO. wno" Bid». CHICAGO.

® © ©

FOR THE MILLION.

Sample Pot with Price Mailed Free.

TRESH T0B4CC0 STEMS, one cent per pound,

I'ul up in bales of tw(.> to thrc'e hundred ptmnds.

G. G. FOLLWORTH GO..

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

IVm-wa^xilx:©©, "Wis.

BRANCH
VWREHOVSE

Jersey (mf.N J/ ' wt» ^=^ ciphi*

Tactory.

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FLOWER POTS

ALL KINDS.

STANDARD POTS

A SPECIALT)

^

List and SAMPLES PRBB.
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P. O. Box 78, Minneapolis. Minn.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANXTFACnTTRBlRS OF

Flower Pols.

Before buying write for prices.

361-363 Herndon Street
ear Wrtghtwood Ave ,

CHICAGO. ILL.

Standard Flower Pots

1 ',-inrh. |ier 1000, $2.-)(i

2 -inch, 2.75
2'..-inch. •■ 3.3S

3 -ini-h. ■■ 4.7(1

3'.,-iurb. per 1000, $4.!in
4 -mull. ■■ 6.20

h -incli. ■■ 1(1.811
6 -inch. '• 16,5(1

CACKACES EXTRA.

G. HENNEGKE CO..

MILWAUKEE,
WIS.

THOSE RED POTS

"STANDARDS"

FULt, SIZE AND WIDE B0TT0M8.
BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS

DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y,

HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH.,

Rno. too HOWARD ST:

KELLER BROS.,

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

Manufttcturers of Standard Flower Pots, red in
I'.olor, equal to the beat on the market; are 16
mill's from Philadelphia, best of railroad connec-
tions. We give special attention t3 mail orders and
make special sizes to order in quantities. A
postal Will bring prices and discounts.

PATENT

Adjustable Vase Holders,

No. 1. — Brass, nickeled, 4 feet long,
six clasps to each rod.

Price complete (with green or white
tumblers) $2.26.

Price complete (with green or white
cornucopia vases) $2,S0

No. 2.— Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed and
nickeled, with three clasps for 5
to 6-inch pots each $1.75.

KIFT'S PATENT

"•^gfpS^iD FLOWER TUBES.

(As per illustration), 4-inehes long,
H-inch diameter, per 100, $3.B0.

Hoth the above are indispensable to the decora-
tor. In use and highly recommended by the prin-
cipal retail stores. Send for illustrated circular.

JOSEPH KIFT & SON, Florists,

1725 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Paclsed in small crates, easy to handle.

Price per crate
1500 2-ln. pou In orate, 14,88
1600 2H" •' 6,25

1600 2)?" " 6.00

1000 3 •• " 6 00

800 3>4 " •• 6.80

600 4 " " 4.60

320 6 " " 4,61

144 B " " 3,lti

Price per orate
120 7-ln. poU In orate, 14, 20

tiO
48 y
48 10
24 11
24 12
12 14

m

3,00
3,li0
4,80
3,60
4.80
4.80
4,60
8end for price list

Seed pans, same price aa pots,
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. UanKlnK Baskets, Lawn
Vases, eto. 10 per cent for cash wltb order. Address

HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

ADODBT BOLKIR it, SONS. New York AurenU

62 DKT STRIXT, NEW TOBK CITT.

igoo.

The a merica n Florist.

114d

GARLAND'5 IRON GUTTER

Parties contemplating using

note the following extracts

issued to

Iron Gutters will do well to
from Patent No. '616,781
George M. Garland:

The object of the invention is to provide a valley-gutter for greenhouses which will be so constructed as
to combine a stop for the glass and a drip conductor.

Another object of the invention is to so construct the gutter that the devices for fastening the gutter to
supports will be below the weather-face of the gutter, thus avoiding perforations of the weather-face and
consequent liability to leakage.

The nails, screws, or other fastening devices are passed through the drop flanges and into the lower ends
of the roof -beams, so that these fastening devices for connecting the valley-gutter to the roof structure are below
the weather-faces of the valley-gutter, and consequently the weather-faces of the valley-gutter need not be
perforated, insuring against leakage.

c^

'^-^^^Uf

'C^l^i

/

GEO. M. GARLAND, = = Des Plaines, III.

THIS IS THE HEATER,

AND THIS IS WHAT THEY SAY OF IT.

ol(^)(J||j^i^yj^rch Jnl. J900 189

penje 3 Speotalty.

V'ATEBSON PLANK ROAD.

MES8KS. TfloS. M'. WEATHERED'8 SONS.

46 and 48 Marion Strci't, Xcw York, N. Y. :

Gputl<'ra<'n — I am liiizhly izratified with the results I have obtaiiH'd from your Scfti'iual liuiler
which you put in for me last October. Although you would only ;;uarantee the six seetioDs to
heat 1620 t-ei of 4in. pipe. I attached it to over 1,800 feet. It did it so well that I put on abimt
3(10 feet more, makinj; in all 2 100 feet, and I am iio-*itive that 1 can add more to it. It is the
liest I have ever seen and a great coal saver. I have to keep the dre door open all the time.

1 would be pleased to have anyone call and see it. Yours truly.

WE REFER to the following named pariies who have lately purchased and are using our Sectional Boiler:

; M. Wood * Co , Natick, Mass.
David Dean, Astoria, X. Y".
■\Vm. G. Muller, Lvons Ave., Newark, N. .1.
N. Y'. Zoological Gardens.
Geo. Schubert, West Hoboken, \. .7.

K E. Shufelt, Chatham, >.'. \.
A. E. Aldrett, Morrison. 111.
.T. \V. Miller, Craishead, Pa.
.Tohn S ott. P'latbush, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Ke:ip SI. Grei-niiouMs. lirooKlyn, X. Y,

Geo. Fick, \Ve.,t Uobokeu, N. .1.
A. Brunner, Lyons Farms, N. J.
H. ('.. Hattbev. Bavshore, N. Y.
Ditzrub rg.T Bros , Bay Ridfre, N. Y.

Established
1859,

THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS,

nORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS,

MIrs. of Hit Water ani Sleam Heaters. 46 Mari.n S., NEW YORK.

LUCAS "HELPS"

Send for Them.

THEY TELL ALL
ABOUT GLASii^J*

JOHN LUCAS & CO.

Philadelphia, Pa.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

|%| ACO for Greenhouses, Conservatoriea.Hot-
ULAOO beds, eto. Also Hotbed Sashea and
Mats, Paints, Oils, etc. THE REED GLASS A
PAINT CO., 4B6 W. Broidwa*. NEW YORK.

American Florist Advts.
Always Sell Stock.

THE KINNEY PUMP.

For applying; liquid manure It has no equal. Hent pre-
paid lor 12 50. Without spraying valve, «2.00,

Tbe Hose Conneotlon Co.. Kingston, R. I.

1142

The American Florist.

April 7,

Port Chester, N. Y.

The chief attraction at the meeting of
the Westchester County Gardeners' Asso-
ciation, Saturday, March 24, was the
excellent exhibition of roses and violets.
Jame» Patience, gardener to Mrs. W.
Hoyt, Stamford, Conn., captured the
first prize in each class for Beauties,
Bridesmaids and Brides. These exhibits
were probably the finest roses of their
class ever seen in Port Chester. The size
of bloom, perfection of foliage and rigidity
of stem all showed the grower to be a mas-
ter of the art. They were all from budded
stock in which Mr. Patience is a strong
believer. Other exhibitors of roses were
John Shore, Robert Williamson and Wm.
Anderson. Jas. Wilson and Wm. Ander-
son were first for double and single vio-
lets, respectively. Robt. Allan exhibited
some excellent tomatoes of the variety
Sutton's Best of All.

John W. Duncan.

Bloomington, III.— The gardeners of
this vicinity have organized the Bloom-
ington Market Gardeners' and Fruit
Growers' Association with H. H. Rod-
man, of Summit Cottage Garden and
Greenhouses, as president.

Life is too short to be eternally rebuilding.

It's not only expensive but tiresome.

You can use your time and money to better advantage.

Build right. Use Cypress.

The right kind of Cypress.

The open-air dried Cypress.

The Cypress that we select with the greatest care for our Green-
house Material.

We can supply any kind of Greenhouse Material of the right
kind of Cypress.

Write us about it.

CYPRESS '^^^rMO^^

'^ssss^

^ss^^,

UOHN C. ; /// JO ]25 Blackha wkSt.

MONINOERCO. ^^^-^tTJ^^o^X"^^^

standard Ventilating
Machine.

HAS POSITIVELY NO
EQUAL FOR

.AN

STRENGTH
DURABILITY
HJSfEATNESS^

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and
shaft cast in one (malleable Iron). No slipping on
Line Sh&tt M Cue case witn all others. Cfatalogue
free.....

YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO,

Please 7nrr.t ion the- American Fiorist 'u-heii Zi'yiting.

■sltg'^^J^/SilS^/'Sitig'^t^^

CREEHHOUSE GLASS

m

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. Evansvllla, Ind.

SASH

HOTBED,

GREENHOUSE,

VENTILATOR

GULF CYPRESS BARS.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Manufactured by

S. JACOBS a SONS, Office 406 W.t3th St., New York.

e^l ACC AT WHOLESALE. Cata-
Vi ^/n wO logne and Bgtimates Fnmlabed

I OUif SPECMALTY, I

I LARGE STOCK ^ <=> -^ r^ ^ PROMPT SHIPMENT. J

\n^^ PoreLinseed Oil PuttyPaintsBrusliesEtc.

1?^ WRITE FOR LATEST PR ICES. ^^ X<;|

THE scoLLAY BOILER Boilers

OP HIQH ^
aRADE..*?"

INVINCIBLE"

FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING.

steam or Hot Water.

8^"SENr) STAMP FOR CATALOG ITB.

JOHN A. SCOLLAY,

74-76 Myrtle Ave., BROOKLYN. N. Y.

Please mentionthe American Floristwhen writing.

For GREENHOUSES.

See our Catalogue.

6lblin&Co.,Utlca,N.Y.

Please mention the American Florist when writing.

tW Steam and
rtr Hot Water,

^goo.

The a mer rcA n Fl oris t.

1143

Evans' Improved Cliallenge
Roller Bearing Ventilating Apparatus,

THE BEST AND MOST COMPLETE VENTILATING
APPARATUS IN THE WORLD ^ jt ^

With our Roller Bear-
ing, Automatic Stop and
Self Oiling Device it has
no equal. Write for our
new 1900 catalogue, which
is free for the asking of
it. Address

QUAKER
CITY

MACHINE
CO.,

KROESCHELL BROS. CO.

Greenhouse ^ Boiler,

29 to 59 Zrie St., CHICAGO.

Boilers made of the best of material, shen, flreboi
Ibeeta and beads of steel, water space all arooni:
iroDt ildei and back) Write for •.Dfonnatlon

CfPRpS

IS MUCH M»REDUIIA8t,e THAN PINE.

SASH BARS

U FEET >H UENCTH o* LOMGER.

]RE EN HOUSE

AND OTHER BUH.DIN« MApRIAL. ,

StniAtrxmr Illustrated fiooK
"CYPjRESjS U}MBER-«»b|tsUSES."

Send jforVur Special fireenhousycffjeul&r.

...PIPE...

WMmtMMMMMMMMV,

We carry at all times a complete stock of all sizes of second-hand
pipe in first class condition, repainted, rethreaded and complete with
couplings. Our prices will interest you.

We have been selling to Florists generally for years,

BOILER TUBES OR FLUES

Of a second-hand nature, for hot water heating, and for general purposes.
It is all in nice condition and practical for further use. Note our prices:

2 inch - ... . -6 cts. per ft.

3 inch ..... 8 cts. per ft.

4 inch ... - 12 cts. per ft.

Write for our catalogue No. 47, quoting low prices on SASH, ROOF- %
ING GLASS, BRAND NEW GARDEN HOSE, and supplies in gen- |
eral bought by us at SHERIFFS' AND RECEIVERS' SALES. |

CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO., |

West 35th and Iron Sts. CHICAGO. ILL. i

F/rase mfttfion the America?! Florist 2vhen wnting.

IRON BENCH FRAME and

GREENHOUSE FITTINGS.

Improved Cast Iron Gutter.

with our Patent Imn
Construction.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

JENNINGS BROS.,oincy,Phila., Pa.

1144

The American Florist.

April 7

Index to Advertisers.

AdvertlBlng Bates — 1116

Allen J K 131

American Boae Co — 11

AmllnK K C 1133

Bassett & Wasbbnm. 1119
Rayeredorter H & Co. 1139

Beckert WC II

Benthey &Co 1119

Berger H H & Co.... 1122

Bernard A 1122

Rernlng H G 1120

BInkekunst Die 1139

Blano A & Co 1130

Robbink & Atkins.... 1133

Booklet Pub Co 1139

lioaton Letter Co 1139

Brant S D 113ti

Brown J F 1137

Badlong J A 1119 1133

Bunyard n A 1137

Burpee W AUee & Co II

Burton John 1132

<'annody J D 114i

Chase A S 1132

Chicago Carnation Col 135
Chicago House Wreck-
ing Co 1143

Cblpman Geo IV

ulnolnnatl Cut Flo CoUlS
Clark Wm A & 8on.;j2',l
f'lucas & Boddlngton II

Cohen J M 1120

Con&rd & Jones Co. .. 1133
Conley John & Son.. .1139

Connell Benj Ii36

Cottage Gardens I

Coi Seed Co II

Crabb & Hunter WHS

Craig Bobt & Bon I

Crowl Fern Co 1118

Cunningham Jos H. .1138

Daliledouze Bros llC

Dann H * Son 1132

UeamndJ B 1119

Detroit Flow Pot Mfgll40
Dickinson Co Albert, li

DletsohA*Co 1H4

DUlon J L 1131 1134

DomerFred&Sons Co llb4

DreerB K 1125 IV

Dunne & Co IIM

Button Lharles 8 1131)

Eastbum IjOuIb B 1123

KaBternChemlcalCo.il 9

Bdgar W W 1129

Blohholz Henry 1H6

ElBele C 1134

Utlzabeth Nursery Co

1124 1137

Blllott W n 1130

Elliott Nurseries 1 H7

UUlBOn & Tesson... 1131)

Bmest W H mil

FarquharJt (.'o R & J.U.iO

Feltnousen J B 113i>

Ferguson John B 1120

Florida Nat Prod'tCo 1138

Ford Bros 1131

Foster Lucius H 1130

Fuchs Albert 11.S6

Gardeners Chronicle. 11;«
Gardening Co The... 1140

Garland Geo M 11 ii

Ghormley & Perkins. .1120

Gibbons B W IV

QlbUn &Co 1143

Gorton & LIdgerwood 1 141

Qunther Wm n 1121

Gumey Heater Co — 1 144
Bagenburger Carl — 1123

Hall Ass'n IV

Hancock Geo 4 Son. i;35

Harris & Co U3tj

uart M A 1121

Hartland Wm B 11

Heacock Joseph 1134

HelsB J B 1133

Henneoke C Co 1140

Herenileen Mfg Co .. IV
Herr Albert M.. 1135 1139

Bemnann A 1139

Hews A B 4 Co 1140

Ulcks. Isaac & Sons.. 1130

tillflnger Bros lliO

BlUKGiCo 1

BlppardB 1142

HItohlnga * Co.. Ill IV

Hltcbc ok B n 1121

Holland Bulb & Plant

Imp Agencv 1122

Bolton « Uunkel Co. 1137

Booker H M Co 1142

Horan Bdw C 1121

Uomor Chas B 1124

Uort Adv 1139

Hose Connection Co. 1141

Hudson & Co 1118

Humfeld C IIM

Bant B H 1119

Huntsman & Co — 1132
Invalid Appliance Coli:^

Jacob A Allison li:B

Jackson & Perkins. ..1124

Jackson E B '.124

Jacobs 8 4 Sons 1143

Jennings B B 1136

Jennings Bros 1143

Johnson 4 Stokes 1122

Kastlng W F 1120

Keller Bros 1140

Keller Geo 4 Son 1140

Kellogg Geo M 1120

Kelsey HarlanP 1124

Kendal AC 1132

KennellJohtt Fay.... 11 18

Kennlcott Bros < xi 1127

Kentucky Tob Co.. ..1138

Kldd J N 1118

Kin Jos 4 Son 1140

Kroeschell Bros Co.. 1113

Kuehn C A 1120

Knhl Geo A 1132

Lager 4 Bnrrell 1130

Lakev'w Rose Gardenll23

Lang Julius 1121

Lenton S Ii3tj

Llngenbrlnk Wm L 1118

Lockland LumCo 1142

Long D B .1133

Lonsdale Bdwln.1130 IISO
Lord ABumtaam Cu . IV
Lovett J T

1127 1129 1130 1138

Lucas J & Co 1141

Ludemann F 1136

Lynch WB U19

McCarthy & Co N F

1130 1128 1131

McFadden E C 1132

MoB'adden W A 1118

McKellar 4 Winter-
son 1119 1123

Madei Paul 1131

Manning J W 1134

May Jno N 1132 I

Meyer John C 4 "<• .1138

MlUang 4 > 1131

MlUangFrank 1121

Molatsch U A 1132

Moller'8 Gartner Zel-

tung 1139

Monlnger J C Co 1U2

Moon Samuel C 1124

Moon Wm U 1144.1137

Moore, nentz4Nash 1131

Morris Floral Co 11 6

Moss Geo M 1130

Mulr 8 1131

Muno John 1133

Murphy Wm 1133

Myers 4 Co 1144

NanzC G 1137

Nanz & Neuner 1133

Nlessen Leo 1120

N T Cut Flower Bi. 1131
N Y Cntinower Co... 1131

Ostertag Bros 1139

Palen Co The IV

Parlln 4 Orendoifl C0II4O

Peacock W v 1128

Peer F S 1122

Pennock Saml B 1120

Phlla Wire Works .. 1189
Pittsburg Cut Flo Co 1119
PoUworth CCCo.... 1140

E>rlnce AG4 Co 1119

QuakerClty Mo hWk6li43

Randall A L 1119

Rauth Carl 1137

Rawllngs B 1 1131

Raynor J 1 1121

Rea Bros 1124

Red Towers G'nh's... 1139
Reed Glass 4Palnt Ccllll

Reed A Keller 1139

Regan Printing House II
Relnberg Geo

UlS 1119 1134

Relnberg Peter 1119 1135

Renard Joseph 113i

Renter S J 1132

Rice M 4 Co 1139

RlceSeed Co Jerome B II
Rlder-BrlcBsonBng Coll44

RIpperger Geo 1139

Rodgers Alex II

Rogers G W... .... II

Uoiker & 4 Sonr II

Rose Mfg Co 1133

Sallford Geo 1131

Sander 4 Co 113i;

Scblllo Adam IV

Scollay John A 1142

Scott Robt 4 Son ... 1133
Shellroad Greenh's. ..1130

Sheridan W F 1121

Slebreoht 4 Son 1

Situations 4 Wants.. 1117

Skabcura Dip Co 1138

Smith U P 1129

Smith Nath A Son 1;32

Smith W i T Co 1124

Soltau C 4 Co 1130

South Side Floral Col 139

Stahl Chas B 1120

Steams Lumber Co.. . 1143
Stoolhotr H A4 Co...

1133 II

Storrs & Harrison ooU3l
Sutherland Geo A — 1 130
Swahn PotteryMfgCo 1140

TeasE y 1134

Thorbum J M * Co. 1122

Tinker F B 1134

Tobacco Warehousing

and Trading Co 1139

Traendly 4 Schenck..H31

L'lBrlcht F J 1124

Vauffhan's Seed Store

1122 1121 112s llliO 1136 I

Vlck's Sons J as 1133

Vincent B Jr 4 Son.. 1131

Vredenhurg 4 Co Ii

Wabash RR II

Watson G C II

Weathered's Sons

Thos W lilt

Weber U 4 Sons ....1136

Weeber 4 Don II

Welland 4 Rlsch 1129

Welch Bros 1120

West view Floral Co. 1128

Whllldln Pot on 1140

WhlttoD Samuel 1130

Wletor Bros 113.3

Wllmore W W 1130

Wlnterlch C 1131

WIttbold The Geo Co I

Wood Bros 1129

Wood E M 4 Co. .. 1
Woodrofle M w 4 Co .1120

Wyland John L 1134

YoungJno 1121

Young 4 Nugent. ... 1121

Y"dnuTho« Jr 1121

Zvolanek Ant C 1132

CAPACITIES

FROM
400 to 2600

rr.

2-IN. PIPF.

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 U' All

Night to Keep Your Fire Going.

THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD.

SSSn FOB FLUBISTS CATALOGUTI AND PBICB LIST FBXI CTPON
APPLICATION.

GURNEY HEATER MFG. GO.

Hiw TOBs oiTT BBANCB : 74 Franklin St., Cor. Arch,

111 Fifth Ave., cor. 18th SI. BOSTON, MASS-

Western Selling Agents, JAMES B. CLOW * SONS, 232 384 Lake St., rhicaeo. 111.

"DORIC" HOT WATEU HEATER.

SBCnONAIi VIBW.

[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. 9th St.,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

(Ebtablisbkd 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.
Send to nearest office for Catalogue "A 3."

RIDER-ERICSSON ENGINE GO.

28 Cortlandt Street, New York. T>>nienle-Rev 71 ^^ Iiake Street, Chicago.

239 Franklin Street, Boston. Havana Cuba 40 »■ 7th Street, Philadelphia.

692 Crai? Street, Montreal, P. Q. 22 A. Pitt Street, Sidney, N. S. W.

Please Mention American Florist,

theGORTON SIDE FEED BOILER

Is specially constructed so that it will maintain a steady
fire all night without attention, which is a very
important item to be considered in select-
ing a greenhouse boiler.

^^Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO., ^^ U^V^^v,.^^'^

Please mention the American Florist.

in Pine, Louisiana Cypress and California Red Cedar.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

I. DIETSCH & GO. she/^PeI^ave^ CHICAGO, ILL.

ffelE ^I'E'Rrc A^N IpiLiflBfliT

RmBrica is "the Prow of the I/essel; there mag be more comfort Rmidships, but we are the £rst to touch Unknown Seas,"

Vol. XV.

CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, APRIL 14, 1900.

No. 619.

fllillE /AlMifLR1i;/4Llil LF|k@l@B@ir

Copyright 1900, by American Florist Company.

Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter.

Published every Saturday by

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

324 Dearborn St., Chicago.

Bastern Office: 67 Bromfieid St., Boston.

Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $3.00.

Subscriptions accepted only from the trade.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Officers — E. M. Wood. Naticl;, Mass., presi-
dent; F. R. PiERSON, Tarrytown. N. Y., vice-
president: Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfieid St.,
Boston. Mass., secretary; H. B. Beatty, Oil City,
Pa., treasurer. The sixteenth annual meeting
will be held at New Yorlc, August, 1900.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Annual meeting at New York, 1901. Leonard
Barron, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary.

THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Annual convention at Baltimore, February,
1901. ALBERT M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., Secretary.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

Annual meeting at New York, August, 1900.
Elmer D. Smith, Adrian, Mich, secretary.

THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER.

CONTENTS-
HOW to improve present inetliods of landscape

gardening 1115

.Vlexauder Kiokner (portrait) 1147

Gleiflienift Di-botoma (ill us.) 1147

Crimson Ramb'ers in three-inch pots (illus). .1148

Carnal ions— Carnations registered 1U8

—Preparations for planting out 1148

—Planting in the fleM 1148

Dri^ e in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris 1 1 49

Paris 1149

Milwaukee IISO

New Yorlc 115"

Boston 1151

Philadelphia 1151

Washington 1151

St. Louis 1151

Oceanic, N. J I'al

Societv of .'Vmerican Florists 1152

Bleached smilax 1152

Enormous replies to advertisements 1152

Greenliouse building 1152

Troublesome cutting bench 1152

Chicago IIS-

ButValo 1153

( )bit uarv— R. Buongiorno 1 InS

— Rnbt. G. Dr-akin 1 153

— .Jose ph lirown 1 153

Catalogues received 1 1 54

The seed trade 1 158

- I'loridii seed law void 1158

The nursery trade 1 160

— Fiii-^d under San Jose scale law 1160

— Points to remember in the fumigation of

nursery stock 11*50

Our pastimes— At Denver 1162

—At Chicago 111)2

—At New York 118i

—At Philadelphia • 1 162

Toronto 11^8

St. Paul U'O

How to Improve Present Methods of Land-
scape Gardening.

\ /?t'ad dv /. Franklin Mechan at the Farmers
Institute' ilorluuUural Hall, Philadelphia. Feb-
ruary 24. igo.' 1

Landscape gardening in this country
is yet largely in its infancy, and just as
the human infant is taught to acquire its
knowledge, step by step, so must the
people be taught, step by step, the funda-
mental principles of the question involved.
To appreciate any profession and improve
thereon, we must tirst learn the founda-
tion on which it is built, for if familiarity
with the foundation is lacking, the build-
ing of the necessary knowledge is at
least faulty and laborious.

To treat our subject properly, let us,
therefore, get at the basis of landscape
gardening, considering the following
questions: What is landscape gardening?
What is its object? How can we appro-
priate it to our pleasure? How can we
improve upon the present methods? and
what are these methods?

Landscape gardening is an art, not
necessarily a study only, I care little
how much a person may know about
trees and flowers, their growth, foliage
and habits, if he has not the appreciation
for a purely natural piece of landscape,
nor the feeling and instinct to construct
similar effects, he can never hope to be
successful in the higher art of landscape
gardening. Do not understand me to
say that study and knowledge of the
character of plants are not necessary, far
from it, for without this knowledge the
construction of a pretty landscape would
be impossible, as one of the most impor-
tant things is that we must picture in
our minds what the effect will be, not
this year or the next, but when the trees
shall have eventually come to maturity.
This would, of necessity, be impossible
without a thorough knowledge of every
plant and tree useci.

It cannot be too strongly emphasized
that landscape gardening is an art, and,
like all other arts, a talent which must be
exercised, not buried, to be brought to
its highest state of perfection.

What is the object of landscape garden-
ing? You may infer from what has been
said that it may be practiced only in the
country, where unlimited space abounds;
therefore, what can it mean to those who
may be within the limits of a large city
or who simply own an acre or two?

In these days of progression, man stops
at nothing. He has caged the lightning
of the clouds and brought it to our cities
for light and transportation. Even the
mighty Niagara has been bridled to men's

wants. So in landscape work we must
try to bring nature's beauty right to our
homes and cities. Of course, not in its
entirety, any more than we could bring
the waters of Niagara actually to our
doors; but we must bring its powers, its
summer combinations of color in foliage
effect, and its berried effects of fall, not
forgetting the warm and bright winter
appearance of the various colored barks
of many trees and shrubs. Take these
powers and use them to relieve the
monotony of bricks and mortar. In
other words, let landscape gardening
mean the reproduction of nature's work
wherever possible.

As we proceed with the next thought
—How shall we appropriate the beauties
of landscape to ourpleasureandcomfort?
— the subject begins to take on a more
active form. If we take a stroll along
the lovely drivesand walks of our famous
Fairmount Park, and especially by the
Wissahickon, we can get no more forcible
illustration of this thought.

I doubt very much if, before the land
for this park was taken, there were more
than a few hundred persons in Philadel-
phia who really supposed there was at
command such a wealth of nature's most
costly gifts. But the land was con-
demned, and in course of time roads laid
and paths made to interesting points,
and thus were opened to thousands the
opportunity for examining the beauties
of nature.

We may say, therefore, that the prac-
tical way to gain appreciation of the
beauties of nature is to open up the nat-
ural gems so that they may be approached
with comfort and please the eye.

We now come to the more serious part
of the subject, the present methods and
their improvement. As stated, landscape
gardening in this country is yet in its
infancy, and we must therefore be pre-
pared to excuse, though not overlook,
the present methods, or, speaking from a
purely scientific or artistic standpoint,
the lack of method.

Perhaps landscape gardeners generally
may not agree on this point fully, but
nevertheless my experience has shown it
to be a fact. Of course, there are excep-
tions, and happy ones, too; but, as a
rule, when there is anything to be done
in the line of landscape work, there is
absolutely no method in the undertaking.

Take for example, you who claim appre-
ciation for a beautiful landscape or
snatches of nature, when you bought
land for your farm, did it occur to you to
locate your house in such a way as to
make the surroundings add to the beauty

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of the house? Did you so locate it that
from your windows you could look down
over yonder meadow just beyond that
white oak, whose massive horizontal
limbs stand out like individual trees, to
that lazy stream where the cattle enjoy
the cool of the waters and the shade
from the trees by the water-side? Did
you use the same care that you did when
you considered the housing of the cattle,
the land which you would put in wheat
or that which you would clear for timber
or fencing?

Take another illustration: A gentle-
man purchases ten acres to build a coun-
try home, a place where he may rest
from the toil and tumult of city life and
business. When he is contemplating the
building of his house he has some idea of
the style and character of the structure
he intends to erect, so he instructs his
architect to rough out plans on the line
of his suggestions.

The architect, with due consideration
and study, works these suggestions into
such form that they will agree with one
another to give convenience, comfort and
beauty, and his sketches, with possibly
some minor alterations, are adopted.
Now mark the continuation of the
method. Bids are requested and after
healthy competition the work is awarded
and the building begun. Let us suppose
that in the course of construction the
owner suggests some alterations that
will materially interfere with the archi-
tectural beauty of the whole structure.
Is it likely to be done? I venture to saj'
no! The architect explains the results of
such work as his experience foretells it,
and the suggestions are most likely
dropped. Now here we have a man who,
having mastered his profession, appa-
rently, is practically in authoritv, and
his work is carried out according to well-
laid plans— methodically.

What of the landscape work? What
method here? As remarked, there are
exceptions, but as a rule there is a confu-
sion of ideas, including perhaps those of
the owner, his friends, the gardener, the
grader and the one supplying or planting
the trees. Each may have good ideas
regarding the parts of thelandscapework
with which he has to deal, and could pos-
sibly outline the whole to some degree,
but it is hardly possible that each may
have his ideas carried out, and yet make
an harmonious landscape.

The roads and grading have a direct
bearing on the rest of the grounds, yet
ideas at variance may lead a road up to
the tesidence with a startling directness,
instead of gracefully and easily approach-
ing by natural lines or curves. And the
contours of the grading, will they appear
as in beautiful nature, or as a bare, level
plain, or in the other extreme like the
fortifications of a battle field?

In planting, will there be any consid-
eration to leave a long, open vista to
that large and grand old apple treedown
on the hillside, or to that pretty little
pond with the willows dipping grace-
fully in the water? Then again, Iromthe
front of the place, looking toward the
house, will there be appreciation of the
possibilities of a long vista over the
green lawn, with the limbs of that mas-
sive oak throwing shadows in the sun
and inviting you to stroll over to that
pretty summer house, whose roof may
be seen peeping over the tops of thebe?ch
trees? Will there be method in consider-
ing these questions, a definite idea or
harmonious collection of them from first
to last?

Unless one has a great deal of leisure
at command, the thought necessary for

the details cannot be given, any more
than the details of a house could be
worked out. A man has a point of law,
he takes it to his lawyer; when he desires
medical advice he goes to a physician;
when he is ready to build a house he
seeks his architect; and so also when he
purchases his land, he desires to lay it
out properly and secures a landscape
gardener. In each case, the ideas or
advice should be carried to completion.
The work of the architect and the work
of the landscape gardener being similar,
in that the work should fully accord, it
is well that they should go over the land
together to select a possible site for a
house, the architect with a view to archi-
tectural beauty and the landscape gar-
dener with a view to landscape effect,
that the results of both may fully accord
with the natural surroundings.

The site being selected and the plans of
the house fully accepted, the landscape
gardener turns his attention to the most
natural way to secure access to the sur-
rounding thoroughfares and conveni-
ences of travel. Straight lines will be the

ALEXANDER KLOKNER.

shortest distances to these points, but
will a straight road, in this particular
case, make an easy approach? Will it
accord with the architecture or will it
necessitate an enormous amount of grad-
ing? Perhaps it will cut up the entire
lawn in such a way that it will be impos-
sible to make anyother effect than a stiff,
geometrical network of straight lines.

With limited time, it is impossible to
point out but a very few suggestions
that must be considered. While some
reasons may exist for a curved road,
such as an easy grade or the avoidance
of some particular large tree, it may be
just as far wrong as the straight one.
At times it is even correct to make a
curve without an immediate apparent
reason, such as the directing of the eye to
some particular view in the distance. It
is here that the landscape gardener must
make an excuse for the curve. Here in
this spot is the place for some mass effect
of foliage or flowering plants, or possibly
a collection of some specimen and rare
evergreens, as his fancy suggests.

The roadways being laid out, he turns
his attention to such paths as may
be necessary for convenience. Here

again his art is called into play.
Unsightly buildings, places of domestic
work, etc , are to be screened. Effects
are here to be constructed that will in a
measure, turn these paths of necessity
into pleasant and cheerful walks. At
other times it is advisable to arrange
walks other than those of convenience, to
points of particular interest, the croquet
and tennis courts and points looking out
to views of interest and beauty off the
ground, or possibly to a secluded spot
where a summer house may be erected.
But in such cases it is usually unwise to
have other paths ihan the natural turf,
as it is apparent that in bad weather
there is no necessity or desire to reach
these spots, and in favorable weather
there will be no necessity for artificial
walks.

In the planting and location of trees,
he must naturally be guided by the char-
acter and location of the land under con-
sideration. Here a knowledge of the
nature, growth and habit of the tree is
absolutely necessary. Few trees that
grow naturally in a low, moist situation
will grow well on high and dry land and
the same may be said of those that grow
on high lands, that they will not thrive
in very wet situations, though even to
this rule there are many exceptions.
Trees of low growth and habit are not
to be planted back of others that at
maturity will be much larger, even
though' they are of the same size when
planted.

In planting, the points of view, vistas,
lawn surface and specimen trees must
receive deep consideration to secure desir-
able efl'ects. All these things are details,
making up one harmonious subject. Is
not method essential?

Passing rapidly over the planting, let
us suppose that the original work is
finished. The system does not end here.
The ideas must be maintained. A prac-
tical man is secured to keep the roads in
order, dead wood trimmed from the
planting and to note and replace any
tree or shrub that may have died. A new
road after construction is not necessarily
or usually perfect. No matter how well
it may have been made, regular atten-
tion is necessary. A few loose stones
here and there will eventually result in
a bad spot in the road, unless it receives
immediate attention. It must be kept
well shaped and well rolled, and eventu-
ally the labor expended will be repaid by
a good hard and clean driveway.

In the planting of trees it has been
found necessary to prune them to a
greater or less degree. And after they
have made new growth, all the dead
spurs and weak wood should be again
pruned away. This care will frequently
save the life of a tree that is somewhat
backward, and is beneficial by lessening
the demand on the roots, which have
not yet recovered from the transplanting.
And here it may be well to call your
attention to the struggle a tree must
make after transplanting. It may be
well compared to an operation upon a
human being. If it becomes necessary to
amputate a person's arm, no matterhow
well and strong the person may be, the
operation is attended with great danger.
So with a tree, it is really an operation,
removing temporarily the sustaining
power.

It is reasonable to suppose that some
of the stock will die, and as eachtreeand
shrub was planted for some particular
use or effect, care must be taken to have
them replaced with exactly the same as
those used at first, so that the trees will
eventually work out the picture that was

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LEICHENIA DICHOTOMA AS EXHIBITED AT THE SPRING SHOWOF THE PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY BY THOS. LONG

GARDENER TO G. W. CHILDS DREXEL.

in the mind of the landscape gardener
when he first planned the place.

There is great room for improvement
in the planting alone the city streets,
and a practical knowledge of trees with
a definite plan is of equally great impor-
tance, yet it is rarely met with. Trees
are planted promiscuously, two or three
here and several there, while a combined
effort ot property owners would bring
beautilul, shaded streets, with trees ot
uniform or harmonious growth.

The choice of treesis important, asmay
be seen by the ill effects of the surface-
rooting silver maple which usually, in
course of time, raises the pavements; or
by the shortlived poplar, the rapid
growth of which tempts the tree pruner
to offer his services year after year
whether needed or not. And the prun-
ing, such as it is, is nearly always open
to criticism. The limbs are frequently
improperlj' sawn away, leaving short
stumps which decay and fintUy weaken
and destroy the whole tree. Tall grow-
ing trees are planted on the sunny side of
shorter ones, making one side of the lat-
ter weak and sickly. Many are left
unguarded and have their bark stripped
by horses. This.however, might not result
fatally were the trees afterward cared
for, the wounds regularly painted until
healed over.

It is a grievous thing to have a weak-
ness, but it is a blessing to know of that
weakness so that we may profit by past
experience and make such improvement
as may lie in our power. Therefore, I
repeat that with a few exceptions, which
only prove the rule, we seldom see any

positive method in our landscape work.

It may possibly appear that this dis-
course does not fully answer the question
suggested by its title, but my endeavor
has been to show that landscape work
of all kinds must be put on a firm basis
first of all, upon which everything will
naturally develop by study and artistic
instinct.

The tardy improvements in what are
called "present methods" are solely due
to the lack of system and broad concep-
tions, coupled with the absence of artis-
tic instinct. When these obstacles are
removed, landscape gardening willsurely
reach as high a plane in this country as
in any other.

Alexander Klokner.

For some time it has been a practical
certainty that Alexander Klokner would
be the next superintendent of the Mil-
waukee park system and the appoint-
ment has now gone on record, with the
result that Mr. Klokner will at once
assume his manifold duties. The system
is quite large, embracing many scattered
areas, and while the road building and
tree planting has been carried on after
the general method adopted by Mr. Pet-
tigrew about four years ago, the com-
missioners have performed various hor-
ticultural gymnastics in their attempt
at floricultural embellishments. The
amount of time and money wasted by
unskilled advice and direction has been
widely deplored and herein lies Mr. Klok-
ner's opportunity to show his ability,
which is unquestioned. He is in the

prime of life and equipped with a thor-
ough knowledge of his subject. He has
had a wide experience, beginninginl879,
when he was connected with Count
Cyrsky's gardens in Hungary. From
1882 to 1883 he was in the gardens of
Count Karoly and was afterward fore-
man at the City Park of Budapest. In
1886 he became a graduate of the Botan-
ical Gardens of Budapest. Subsequently
he was employed at Vienna, was head
gardener of the city parks of Zombor,
Hungary, served in his profession at
Erfurt and London and landed in New
York in the autumn of 1889. He has
built up a nice business at Milwaukee,
but will sell the greenhouses, only retain-
ing the retail store at 438 Milwaukee
street. The salary of the superintendent
of parks is $1,500 per annum. C.B.W.

Gleichenia Dichotoma.

The beautiful specimen herewith illus-
trated was grown by Thos. Long, gard-
ener to G. W. Childs Drexel, of Philadel-
phia, and was awarded a prize at the
recent spring show of the Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society. It is a plant over
six feet in diameter, perfect in every
respect, and a great credit to Mr. Long's
ability as a grower. K.

Neenah, Wis.— Wm. Z. Stuart has
leased his greenhouse property to A. E.
Rhodes, who takes possession May 1.

New Castle, Ind.— The South Park
Floral Company has got down to the
business of building on its new range and
is making good progress.

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Crimson Ramblers in Three-inch Pots.

The little plants, an illustration of one
of which appears herewith, were grown
by Jackson Dawson, who has kindly lur-
nished us with notes giving the very
simple process followed. They are splice
grafts of two and three-eye cuttings on
multiflora roots. The grafting was done
on January 4, 1900. The plants were
then tied in bundles with damp moss and
laid in a framefor one week until callused,
then potted in 3inch pots, put in the
greenhouse and given ordinary care
without any stimulant whatever. On
March 20, aljout ten weeks after graft-
ing, they were in full bloom. There is
surely a valuable hint in this for thecom-
mercial florist. Such little gems as that
pictured herewith could be sold by tens
of thousands in the large cities, and they
do not demand steel frame houses, 16x24
glass, or any of the other features of the
"modern house." Mr. Dawson prefers
the multiflora to Manetti because it is a
more active stock; it unites quickly with
the graft and responds more readily
throughout.

CARNATIONS.

CARNATIONS REGISTEBED.

By Richard Witterstaetter, Cincinnati,
Ohio — Estelle, bright scarlet, never com-
ing off color; fragrant; form excellent;
stem strong and stifl, short first after
lifting but reaching twelve to sixteen
inches by December; size three to three
and one-half inches; inhabit exactly the
same as Portia, a continuous bloomep.

By Henry A. Molatsch, Brooklyn, N.
y.— Mrs. Bird S. Coler, a healthy, strong
grower and continuous bloomer; has a
very stiff stem; does not burst; is not
subject to stem rot; color about the same
as Portia; size two and one-half to three
inches; height thirty inches.

Albert M. Herr, Sec'y.

PREPARATIONS FOR PLANTING OUT.

With Easter coming the middle of
April and such unsettled weather as we
had through the month of March, the
planting out of carnations has no doubt
been left by most growers for the third
week in April. It is hardly possible to
name an exact date for planting outside,
as it is largely a matter of the weather
and growers can best judge for them-
selves.

With the new style of growing carna-
tions, bringing them in from the field
between July 15 and August 15, their
period of outdoor growth is too short to
permit of any risk of check by late frosts.
They will want as much of the good
growing weather that we usually get in
April as it is possible to give them with-
out running the chance of a heavy frost-
ing, and it is to be hoped that April 19
will be late enough in the month to avoid
this danger.

Presuming that you are not going to
plant out until after Easter, there has
been a good opportunity to acclimate
your young plants to cool weather by
leaving the ventilation on them both day
and night. This can be carried to the
extreme of 32° if only for a brief while,
for a healthy plant with sufficient water
at its roots will not freeze at 32° unless
kept there for some length of time.

This hardening off process could, of
course, only be attempted where the
young plants were in a separate house
from the blooming stock, as just the
opposite treatment is wanted for the
flowering plants the week before Easter.

Where the young plants were in with the
forcing stock it has paid many growers
to move them into a separate house or,
if this was not available, to put them out
into cold frames. This may seem like
considerable labor for a few days treat-
ment but it will be labor well expendtd.
If young plants are moved into frames
the glass should be kept on them for a few
days, even if the weather is warm, but give
them plenty of ventilation right from the
start, at the same time avoiding a strong
wind blowing over them. This latter is
especially injurious to plants brought
from the houses, as the plants in the
somewhat confined and moist air of the
houses have the little stomata or breath-
ing cells in the leaves in a lively and
active condition and a strong wind blow-
ing over them causes such a rapid evap-
oration and structural change in these

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cells as sometimes to be a great injury to
the plant. For the same reason planting
into the field direct from the houses
should never be done on a windy day
unless the wind happens to be from the
east and laden with moisture.

With a little care in the ventilation,
the plants in the frames can be inured to
the action of the air and sun so that the
glass can be taken off about the third
day they are out and left ofl both day
and night, excepting if there is danger of
a heavy frost, and even then unless the
frost threatens to be an actual freeze
there can be plenty of ventilation left on
the frames.

One is very apt to have overlooked some
of these little points in the rush of work
right before Easter, but it is the atten-

tion to the little details of carnation cul-
ture that brings success.

Albert M. Herr.

PLANTING IN THE FIELD.

Planting is so much a matter of land
and weather conditions, that few rules
can be laid down regarding it, and it is
such a familiar subject that little which
is new can be said of it, but some old facts
may interest some of the new growers.
Early planting usually produces the
best results as the plants get well started
and established before dry, hot weather
strikes them. In my locality early plant-
ing means planting this week unless
there is a decided change in the weather.

Those who have land in abundance
should select a plot as level as possible
and one that has been to grass for the
past year or two. Grass land is practi-
cally new land and new land, like new
houses, nearly always gives the best
results, both in the size and the health of
the plants produced on it. Plowing
should be done as soon as the ground is
dry enough to get into it. Have the soil
harrowed deeply and go over it until it
is in good condition at least as deep
as the plants will be set; this may
mean going over it twice in some soils
and in others as many as a dozen times.

Unless the soil is very fertile it will
want a good coat of stable -uanure and
a light coat of lime. If the manure is
fresh it should be put on before plowing,
but if it is well rotted, it and the lime can
be put on after plowing and before har-
rowing so as to get them well mixed in
the soil and not too deep for the use of
the roots, as it is not good policy to
encourage your plants to send their
roots too far into the ground, as half of
them may be lost in taking them up for
moving into the housts. Where the
manure is turned down with the plow-
ing it might be good management to not
plow any deeper than seven to eight
inches.

I am always an advocate of stable
manure for outdoor and most of the
indoor culture. Phosphates and chemi-
cal fertilizers are all right sometimes,
and with some people handling them,
but stable manures are all right all the
time. Lime is also nearly always right
for carnations and there are butfew soils
that are not benefited by using it.

After harrowing the plot well, go
through it with a shovel plow and throw
up ridges for your planting rows as far
apart as your allowance of space will
permit. This should be done in con-
junction with the plowing and harrow-
ing so as to have the soil in these ridges
good and damp. When you are ready to
plant, which may be the same day or in
the next week, all you have to do is to
take a rake and level these ridges down
to within an inch or two of the level of
the field and you have nice, moist, loose
soil to plant in. If one man goes ahead
with the rake and another follows drop-
ping plants and a third planting and all
of this is done carefully there is little or
no danger of your young plants getting
any check or not starting nicely.

The distance between the rows is a
matter of choice and a matter of space.
Where the grower has plenty of ground,
thirty inches is none too much, for then
they can be worked with a horse and
harrow and, for some reason for which
I cannot account, stock worked with a
horse and harrow makes better plants
than those that are planted fifteen inches
apart and hand worked all the way
through. Some argue that the amount

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DRIVE IN THE BOIS DE BOULOGNE, PARIS.

of space required for planting so as to
work with a horse takes so much extra
manure and so much extra labor that it
does not pay, but if you have the land
to practice this method, try it and you
will find that both the extra manure and
the extra labor are well paid for in the
improved quality of the plants produced.

There are many growers who do not
have the land to select a specially
favored plot for their carnations, and
have to use what is available. The best
thing to do in such a case is to use a plot
that had not been planted to carnations
the summer previous and thus alternate
crops as much as possible. Soil that has
been continually cultivated is usually
pretty well filled with vegetable humus
and in such cases it will be best not to
apply any manure and instead give it a
good coat of lime, which will help to
sweeten the soil and to some extent pre-
vent the attacks of stem rot, which often
come in such soils. Where room is much
of an object it is good policy to throw
up beds that will hold four plants across.
This can be done by the use of the shovel
plow for making the paths between the
beds and if the paths are run deeply the
top soil from the bed can be raked off
into them when you come to plant and
thus get the benefit of the moist soil
underneath in which to plant almost as
well as in the ridges previously men-
tioned.

The planting itself should be given to
the men on the place who will do it
carefully and conscientiously, as both
good plants and good preparation can
all De made of no use by careless planting.
Using a pot plant as an example, they
should be planted as nearly as possible
so that about one half inch of soil is
covered over the top of the pot and this

well pressed or tramped down so that a
slight case of drought would not reach
the pot and dry it out, as is sometimes
the case if carelessly planted. If the
plant happens to be branched right down
to the top of the pot this young growth
is not to be covered up; rather run the
chances and plant even with the pot
than to bury the plant and get stem rot
into the field.

There is no secret in the preparation of
the young plants; they should be as wet
at the roots as it is possible to make them
before planting so as to moisten the
soil all around them by capillary attrac-
tion when they are planted and thus make
a congenial soil in which to form young
working roots right from the a ay they are
planted. Do not plant when a high wind
is blowing, as the rapid evaporation of
moisture from the plants caused by high
winds is very injurious. We pay little
attention to the weather beyond avoid-
ing a windy day, but where there are
only a few thousand to be planted,
a cloudy day right before a rain storm
may be expected is worth waiting for if
it does not carry one too late in the
month for planting,

Albert M. Here.

Paris.

BAD WINTER WEATHER IN FRANCE —NUR-
SERY STOCK AND WHEAT SUFFER
SEVERELY.— SEED CROPS DAMAGED —
WHOLESALE SEED TRADE GOOD, RETAIL
SLOW — EXPOSITION NOTES. — FLOWERS
AND PLANTS IN SEASON.

We have just passed through the
most changeable winter which can
be imagined. At certain dates of the
last three months the thermometer
readings were higher than seasonable

and gave promise of an early spring.
The succeeding days, however, would
bring cold waves, with their con-
sequences, followed again by spells of
milder weather. We have had in Paris
more than our share of the gloomy, wet
days which tell so badly on weak lungs.
But human nature has not had to suffer
alone. Our early fruits, such as almonds,
peaches, etc., are lost in many districts
of central and southern France, and
around Paris the trees are not in much
better condition. A fortnight ago we
had some bright, sunny days, which
induced the early fruit trees to take on
their white garb and today the snow
vies with the flowers in whiteness. The
frost of December made sad havoc in the
nurseries of Angers and Ussy, especially
with stock intended for the United
States. Great difficulty, it is feared, will
be again experienced in filling American
orders.

Agriculture, too, lost heavily. The
hard frost of the middle of December,
when the thermometer read 0° Fahr.
killed from one-third to three-fourths of
the wheat sown in northern France. The
early sowings, made before the middle of
October, pulled through without much
harm. The sowings effected between the
latter date and the end of November were
more or less injured, particularly on wet
soils, where frost and thaw alternated
and in which the roots of the plants were
caught between two ices, as we say
here. The wheat sown after AH Saints
day (November 1) had not yet appeared
when the hard frost came and has thus
been saved. Last winter corroborates
again Mr. Vilmorin's experience, which
tends to show that our winter wheats
ought to be sown during the first fort-
night of October, and that in case the

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work can not be done during that month
it will be safer to deter it until February
and sow spring wheats. It further illus-
trates the fact that the highly improved
wheats are less hardy than the old, less
productive varieties. It would therefore
appear to be economical on the part of
the growers to select the older kinds lor
cold districts.

What interests the seed growers and
the seedsmen most at the present date is
to know how the roots have withstood
the winter. It is obvious that a great
many of the carrots, beets, mangels, etc.,
which have not been sufficiently protected
against the abnormal Irost may be con-
sidered as lost. The roots which have
been kept in silos seem to have sufiered
less than was apprehended and the fears
which at one time were expressed regard-
ing them may not be substantiated. It
is difficult, however, to form a correct
opinion at this early date, more especially
as the planting will not be finished
before the end of April.

What is beyond the least doubt is that
the cabbages and turnips rank amongst
the plants which have suffered most.
Entire fields of the former have been
destroyed. Kales are grown on a large
scale in western France for cattle feeding
and in that part of thecountry they take
the same rank in importance as mangels
in northern France. Their leaves, which
are often over a yard in length, consti-
tute the latest green fodder before winter
and the earliest in spring when they sur-
vive the winter unhurt. Unfortunately
they freeze easily and the snow which
affords a good protection to many
tender plants is deadly to the cabbage
tribe. The earlier cabbages particularly
will again be scarce and high priced next
season and the seedsmen who will have
some good growing seed left over need
not be afraid that the moqej' invested
will bring no interest. The tender tur-
nips like the Milan, and the tender
celeries such as Paris Golden Yellow and
White Plume suSered most and the crops
of these will be quite small.

The wholesale demand for seeds has
been very active in France and the stocks
of the leading articles are running very
low. It is possible that by the end .of the
season little seed will be left over for
another year. The market gardeners
and truckers are taking the necessary
steps to raise enough vegetables to
satisfy all demands during the exposition
and therefore need a good deal more
seeds. The retail orders come in slower
than last year but the season is expected
to last longer. When the months of
February and March are bright and fine,
as was the case in 1899, the orders come
in with a rush which does not last very
long but overworks the clerks, while
with colder weather in the beginning of
the year the demands are made in a
gradual way and do not cause so much
pressure of work.

Only a few weeks separate us now
from .the date set for the opening of the
exposition, April 14. The delay in dis-
tributing the space to the nurserymen
caused a good deal of uneasiness. The
gardeners arp only now enabled to make
the plantations of the standard fruit
trees along the Seine. Many of the trees
are in bloom and as the soil in which
they are planted may not be the best it
will not be surprising if they fail to make
good progress should the months of May
and June prove to be very dry. Only
part of the tree* will be exhibited in
Paris, where the room is very limited, the
others going to Vincennes, about five
miles from the central part of the city.

There is no limit to room at Vincennes,
and while any number of trees and
shrubs may be planted there it is unfort-
unate that the fruit trees could not all
have been planted near the exposition
ground, as many will fail to inspect them,
owing to the time required to do so.
The trees and shrubs planted on the
exposition grounds last year by the city
of Paris are thriving well and the gar-
dens of the Champs de Mars are in good
shape.

The authorities assure us that the
exposition will be ready for the date
fixed for its opening. Prom what I have
seen, however, I am rather inclined to be
pessimistic in the matter. I fear that
everything will not be in readiness before
the middle of May. This is no exception
to the rule. None of the five great
expositions held in Paris has ever been
finished at the date of opening, as may
be seen from the following particulars:
The exposition of 1855, inaugurated
May 15, was not ready until June 30;
that of 1867, opened April 1, was not
completed until end of May ; that of l,s7s
opened its doors to the public May l,but
was not finished before May 20; that of
1889 opened May 5, and was not entirely
ready until June 5.

It may interest the readers of the
American Florist to learn that the
areas of these five great expositions were
as follows, one square meter being equal
to 1,196 square yards or 10.764- square
feet: That of 1S55 measured 168,000
square meters, of which 120,000 were
covered with buildings; 1867—687,000
square meters, 166,000 buildings; 1878
—750,000 square meters, 280,000 build-
ings; 1889—960,000 square meters,
290,000 buildings; 1900—1,080,000
square meters, 460,000 buildings.

The flowers now reaching this market
from southern France include Allium
Neapolitanum, Anemone stellata, A.
Pavoniana fl. pi., A. coronaria, A. fulgens
(single and double). Gladiolus Colvillei,
narcissi, Dutch hyacinths and tulips,
marguerites, carnations, mignonette,
mimosa, violets, and stocks. Our local
florists supply lilacs, roses (Caroline
Testout, Brunners and Paul Neyron),
snowballs, violets hyacinths and tulips.

Plants offered for sale are spir.cas,
hydrangeas, azaleas, cinerarias, migno-
nette, stocks, ericas, carnations, cycla-
mens, violets, pelargoniums, rhododen-
drons, camellias, tulips, crocuses; hya-
cinths, genistas, imantophyllums, dwarf
roses and lilacs (the Persian form) and
still a few Chinese primu'as.

Notwithstanding the atmospheric
variations which prevailed up to the
present date, the two "20th March"
chestnut trees, so dear to the Parisians,
and which grow in the Champs Elysees,
did not disappoint us as messengers of
spring, as they are already covered with
leaves. Parisian.

Milwaukee.

An architect is preparing plans for the
enlargement of Holtou & Hunkel's store.
Miss Anna Pohlman, bookkeeper for
that firm, has arranged to take in the
Paris exposition this summer.

Mr. Dalwig, the Juneau avenue seeds-
man, is about to add a flower depart-
ment to his store.

August Kellner, formerly of Binzel &
Kellner is now taking a turn at land-
scape work.

Alex. Klokner has at length been
appointed as superintendent of the city
park system.

Carnations are not as scarce as they
were. C. B. W.

New York.

EYEBYONE BUSY. — PREPARATORY WORK
FOR EASTER VERY HEAVY —WEATHER
UNFAVORABLE. — WHOLESALERS HAVE
ADDED PLANT DEPARTMENTS. — MEETING
OF THE CLUB —SATISFACTORY CONDITION
OF CO.NYENTION MATTERS. — NOTES HERE
AND THERE.

The middle of the week preceding
Easter finds everybody "up to their ears"
in preparatory work, but with verj'little
yet upon which to base calculaliims as
to the outcome of the Easter business.
The weather is sufficiently cold to make
careful wrapping necessary on every
plant sent out, the temperature having
gone below the freezing point on several
nights and several snow flurries having
visited us on Tuesday, so the labor of
the plant growers in getting their stock
to the city has been greatly added to and
the city stores are huddled full of plants
that, with more seasonable weather,
would be displayed on the sidewalks. All
are hoping for better conditions during
the balance of the week. The unavoid-
able overcrowding of store space makes
artistic display impracticable in either
store or window and much of the effect
of the brilliant groups is thus spoiled.
The variety is much the same as in
previous years, excepting that Crimson
Rambler roses are seen in greater profu-
sion and azaleas are less abundant. Some
of the wholesalers have gone heavily
into the plant trade and their stores are
filled with forests of lilies and their win-
dows with banks of Campbell violets.
Millang c&; Co. have taken a vacant store
a few doors away for their plant depart-
ment and M. A. Hart has made a similar
venture in a location in Sixth avenue
above Thirty-sixth street. J. K. Allen
has erected a canvas awning over the
yard in the rear of his place, which
serves well for the same purpose. As
usual many of the retailers have also
taken extra stores for the week.

The meeting of the Florists' Club on
Monday evening was well attended, con-
sidering the busy time. Matters con-
nected with the approaching S. A. F.
convention were the main topics for con-
sideration. Reports of progress on the
part of the various sub-committees were
made and the situation appeared in a
most favorable light from every stand-
point. President O'Mara showed a pre-
liminary drawing of the beautiful silver
cup to be awarded in the bowling tourna-
ment by Lord & Burnham and it was
announced that A. H. Hews & Co. had
proffered a selection of any piece of
pottery in their catalogue as a prize for a
ladies' bowling contest. It was decided
that the $100 premium to be given to the
society whose members should win the
largest number of prizes in the horticult-
ural exhibition should be given in the
form of cash. A special committee on
the reinstatement of former members
was appointed with instructions to
report at the May meeting. Treasurer
Weathered was absent in Philadelphia
but sent a letter announcing great success
in the advertising section of the souvenir
programme volume which the club will
present to every visitor next August.
Mr. Maynard, former gardener at the
F. L. Ames estate in North Easton,
Mass , was a visitor. Seven new names
were added to the membership roll.

A most interesting display of Japan-
ese horticultural curios is now on exhibi-
tion at deary's auction rooms and is
being visited by throngs of people.

The Florists' and Gardeners' Associa-
tion announces a summer-night's festival

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and reunion at Woodlawn Park, Brook-
lyn, on the evening of June 11, the pro-
ceeds of the affair to be devoted tea sick-
benefit fund tor members.

Boston.

ALL HANDS ARE IIUSY. — EVERY BRANCH OF
THE TRADE SHARES THE BUSINESS. —
CERTAINTY OF A BIG EASTER. — MORE
ABOUT BEULAH. — VARIOUS NOTES OF
INTEREST.

This is a lively week with the Boston
florists and preparations are made for
the biggest Easter business on record.
Other than the possibility ot stormy
weather there is no doubt and no guess-
ing as to the result on the part of flower
men or plant men, growers, wholesalers
or retailers. No great surplus of any-
thing is in sight and if disaster should
befall any branch of the industry it will
probably be directly traceable to attemp-
ted extortion somewhere. The plant
growers' wagons have been at it from
early morning uniil late at night trans-
porting their fragile loads to the city.
At the greenhouses the visitor finds
himself a nonentity in the hustling to
and fro, but has only to use his eyes and
ears to realize the tremendous pressure
from all sides that the plantsman is under
these days.

In the city the wholesalers' places of
business are almost impassable from the
great tiers of boxes, large and small, that
have been brought in anticipation of the
shipping trade that they know will come
their way. Everybody is on deck and
attending strictly to business. Warren
Ewell's emotional eloquence, David
Welch's profound philosophy, with all
that they suggest ot congenial good-
fellowship, are silenced for the present
and the man with nothing to do has
only to show himself and he is put at
work forthwith. The windows of the
retail stores are gay with Ramblers,
lilies, acacias, hydrangeas, tulips and
azaleas but by the time these notes see
the light of Boston again it will be all
over and every plant and every flower
will have been turned, we trust, into
their full value in good dollars.

A special committee visited David
Monteith on April 5 for the purpose of
getting further acquaintance with his
carnation, Beulah. Imagine a Scott
with flower ot double size, stem and
growth of Mrs. Lawson, three to lour
feet tall, and foliage of Daybreak and
there you have it.

James Comley is in with a good lot of
cool-grown Crimson Ramblers and a
forest of forced rhododendrons for
Easter, from the new place he started
last fall.

T. J. Grey & Co. received a certificate
of merit tor mammoth white stocks at
at Horticultural Hall on last Saturday.
All were glad to see J. H. Woodford out
again after his serious illness.

W Rosenthal has disposed of his Bos-
worth street place and will enlarge his
facilities at 5 Bromfirld street, taking a
room on the second floor in addition.

N. F. McCarthy & Co.'s initial plant
auction for the season, next Friday, will
be a record breaker. Come and see.

Welch Bros have taken an extra store
at 27 Franklin street to accomodate
their Easter plant trade.

J as. M. Tuohy has opened a store at
11.54 Cambridge street, Cambridge. _

All the grippe victims in this vicinity
are recovering.

E. J. Harmon, Portland, Me., is in
town.

Philadelphia.

COLD WEATHER MAKES TROUBLE IN
DELIVERIES. — DEPARTMENT STORES
TAKE A HAND IN THE EASTER BUSI-
NESS.— LILIES AT ALL PRICES. —
RETAILERS ANNEX ADJACENT VACANT
STORES. — GROWERS ARE RUSHED. —
NOTES.

April tenth and six degrees of frost do
not, as a rule, keep company, but this
year they were found together, working
against the early trips of the growers
and giving no end of trouble. When it
was known that April 15 would be
Easter the growers began to jog their
memories and most of them, remember-
ing the hot days that were likely to
come the first two weeks of April,
thought there would be lots of time, and
"better a little behind than too soon"
became their motto. There are, conse-
quently, some late crops of lilies,
hyacinths, etc., all because the hot wave
failed to appear. There are plenty of
lilies and stock of all kinds, however, and
it promises to be a great Easter. How
much the department stores are going to
affect prices is a problem. Three or four
of the largest are dipping in heavily and
adverti>ing lilies at 15 cents per flower.
Their stock is, however, poor, as a rule,
being bought cheap and looks it. Still,
some carry higher-priced stock, Wana-
maker having hougainvilleas at $15 and
Ramblers at $20. The bad feature of
their business is the advertising. Most
of the stores try to get 25 cents per
flower and bud for their selected stock,
but the first answer to the quoted price
is, "Why, the large stores only ask 15
cents," and it takes a lot of talking to
satisfy the customers that they are
worth the difference in price. The whole-
sale price is 10 cents to 12 cents per
flower and bud. Hyacinths, one plant
in a 4inch pot, are $10 per hundred.
These are about the only plants that
have a universal price, all other kinds
varying according to size and quality.

The stores have nearly all added largely
to their capacity by renting vacant
buildings as near by as possible and
using them tor storage purposes.
Pennock Bros, have a large store a few
doors below them. H. H Battles found
a fine large store vacant just around the
corner on Chestnut street and quickly
engaged it for the week. George Craig
is also fortunate in such a find almost
next door, and the same plan has been
adopted by nearly all who can find con-
venient places.

The growers' rush is at its very height
today, Tuesday, but by tomorrow night
most of their stock will have been moved,
and on Thursday they will visit the
stores, stepping in rather timidly, a little
uncertain as to their reception. One of
the large growers was heard to say that
he had done well but does not believe he
will grow as much Easter stock next
season; the delivery makes so much work
all at once, which, together with the
uncertainty of getting the stock all ready
and salable at one time, makes the
business very hazardous and trying.

There is nothing especially new, but
for eflectiveness we believe that Harris's
hougainvilleas can not be beaten. Pen-
nock Bros filled their window with some
of these plants and they attracted a
great deal of attention. Harris's
hydrangeas were also of the peachy order,
especially the specimens, which we have
never seen done better.

Robert Craig had some tables of lilies
of which he was very proud. They could
not well have been done better. George

Anderson is also right in it with his
lilies Scott's Ramblers all went, all the
stock beingsold before theday of the first
delivery. They are exceedingly fine.

K.

Washington.

BUSINESS GOOD AND STOCK EXCELLENT. —
GUDES PUT UP A FINE WEDDING DECO-
RATION.

Trade has continued fair for the wfeek
before the rush. Most of the market
people were quite busy last Saturday.
Lilies will be plentiful. Violets are
coming in more heavily and are good.
Roses and carnations are showing up
finely. There are plenty of blooming
plants in general. All the florists are
busy getting their stores and windows
in shape for Faster.

A. Gude & Bro. had the decoration for
the Singer- Lansburgh wedding and
reception at Concordia Hall. The walls
and ceiling were covered with southern
smilax and asparagus. Under an arch
of palms and greens was suspended a
double heart of La France roses pierced
with an arrow. Covers were laid for 100
guests. The center piece was of Adiantum
cuneatum, La France and Bridesmaid
roses, 500 roses being used about the
table. The bride carried a shower
bouquet ot Kaiserin roses and lily of the
valley.

Minder Bros, will have most of their
Lilium Harrisii in for Easter this year.

P. G.

St. Louis.

EASTER PRICES RE.iSONABLB. — WHOLE-
SALER INVESTS IN LILIES.— NOTES OF THE
TRADE.

As predicted by your correspondent
some time ago, the wholesale prices for
Easter will not run as high as has been
the case in former years. Carnations
will run from $2 to $4 per hundred, while
roses will fetch from $4 to $10. Harrisii
lily plants are exceedingly scarce and are
worth almost their weight in gold.
There seems to be a fair supply of cut
Harrisii, as one of our wholesale men has
purchased all he could get his hands on
at prices entirely satisfactory to the
growers. The outlook now is that there
will be a good business for Easter.

Frank Bucksalet, who has been for a
long time with Ellison & Tesson, has left
that firm to take a position as door
watchman at the court house.

J. M. H.

Oceanic, N. J.

A very well attended meeting of the
Monmouth County Horticultural Society
was held last week, President Kettel in
the chair. Fred. Nielsen was nominated
and Mrs. V. S. Legier was elected to
membership. Dr. W. T. Wittmore, De
Witt Williams and N. Butterbach were
appointed to have the society incorpo-
rated at once. The treasurer was
instructed to take some stock in *^he
State Mutual Building and Loan Associ-
ation.

Dr. Wittmore delivered one of his char-
acteristic speeches, and here it may be
said that this society is very fortunate in
having as members such men as Dr.
Wittmoie, De Witt Williams, Rev. Dr.
Kneipe, I. T. Barkulowand many others.
There is never any lack of entertaining
and instructive matters.

The president read a paper on adiantum
culture which was listened to with great
interest and was well discussed. B.

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and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only.

Orders lor less than one-hall inch space not accepted.

Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to
secure insertion in the issue for the following
Saturday. Address

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. CHICAGO.

As we go to press we learn by telegraph
that another trost has occurred in the
south, causing injury to fruit and vegeta-
ble crops.

In advance of the season for bedding
out there is every indication of heavy
business and a shortage of well-grown
geraniums.

John H. Dunlop, of Toronto, writes
under date of April 11 that strong repre-
sentations on the part of the trade have
resulted in the repeal of the San Jose
scale act of the Dominion government,
allowing the importation hereafter of
rose plants grown under glass in the
United States.

Some of the big growers who have
new ranges underway are havingtrouble
over their glass contracts, at least two
of the jobbers having failed to fill large
orders accepted early in the season. In
one instance the grower has secured his
material from another source but at an
advance of 40 cents a box on car lots.

E. FoRGEOT, 21 Rue Pierre- Lescot,
Paris, kindly writes offering readers of
the American Florist the free use of his
offices and their accomodations during
the exposition, which is to be formally
opened April 14. Mr. Forgeot also
tenders the free use of his cable address,
which is"Culturgren — Paris." TheoiJices
are located in the center of the city, near
the market.

Society of American Florists.

DEPARTMENT OP PLANT REGISTRATION.

The Floral Exchange, Inc., of Philadel-
phia, registers new rose The Queen of
Edgely, the pink sport of American
Beauty, originated at Edgely, Pa., in the
fall of 1896. Color, light pink, similar
to Bridesmaid; growth, habit, foliage,
height, size and form identical with
parent. The buds set more freely and
the fragrance is somewhat sweeter.

Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y.

'Bleached Smilax.

Ed. Am. Florist:— Herewith I enclose
sample of smilax, the leaves of which are
turnipg white, and I wish you would
kindly inform me with regard to trouble
and remedy. The leaves start to turn
white at the tip and eventually the entire
string is spoiled. Very little manure has
been used on the plants. S. H. B.

I would state that the bleached condi-
tion of the smilax leaves appears to be
caused by too much tobacco smoke.

T. G. Williams.

Enormous Replies to Advertisements.

Am. Florist Co. — We believe we wrote
you to discontinue our advertising on
tree tubs. The ads. have brought us
enormous replies from all over the coun-
try but we shall discontinue for the pres-
ent as we are likely to have sufficient
sales for the present time. When we
need more business we shall advertise
with you again. George Chipman.

Philadelphia, April 10, 1900.

Greenhouse Building.

Carvel, Me. — E. B. Harvey, house
30x00.

West Derby, Vt.— H. J. Ball, one com-
mercial house.

Marlboro, X. Y. — S. Sarles, one violet
house.

Homer, N. Y —J. J. Arnold, three
houses.

Indianapolis, Ind. -Indianapolis Flower
and Plant Co., rebuild range of burned
houses.

Swampscott, Mass. — W. W. Wyman,
house 15x38.

Buflfalo, N. Y.— C. E. Foss, one house.

Troublesome Cutting Bench.

Ed. Am. Florist: — I have had much
trouble with my propagating bench, and
it seems to make no difference where I
locate it. I am now using a narrow
bench with bottom heat and still the
cuttings rot in about a week or ten days
after they are inserted in the sand.
Would like to know cause and remedy.

W. L.

It would be difficult to answer your
correspondent intelligently without
knowing the kind of cuttings he refers to.
Full particulars should also be given as
to watering, shading and ventilation.
What kind of sand is used and how often
is it changed? Grower.

Chicago.
wholesalers as busy as can be. —
easter business on the rush. — many
big shipping orders. — the close of
the best lenten season on record —
summary of the fall premiums. —
few flowering plants in this mar-
ket.— shippers ask lucid instruc-
tions—the matter of glass supply.
— various items of interest.
The vortex of the fray is no point of
vantage from which to summarize the
situation but the indications are on Fri-
day that by the dawn of Easter morning
the biggest week's business in the history
of this market will have been transacted.
Stock was coming in with a rush last
week and, although the cold, bleak,
windy, snowy weather of the greater part
of this week retarded matters considera-
bly, the cuts have been large, estimated
by some as exceeding any previous
Easter, except on carnations, of which
only the bright colors have been in ade-
quate supply. The week commenced
with a big stock and fair trade and busi-
ness has increased right along up to
Thursday night without any great dis-
parity between supply and demand and
Friday is the big shipping day, but in the
morning it was impossible to tell how
the shippers would be fixed by nightfall;
many of them have more orders on file
than they ever had before for one day.

If the sum total of Easter business is
found to have come up to expectations,
when things have calmed down and reck-
onings are complete, it will only be what
should follow a season like that just past.
The period of abstinence has brought no

depression this year; in fact, as one bright
person remarked, it seems as though the
only thing which has kept Lent is the-
extra dollar which one had hoped to lay
away for a rainy day. It may be accepted
as a fact that no previous Lenten season
has seen so general a use of flowers in
this city and the points for which it is
the distributing center, and neither has-
there been such a period of good prices.
The ordinary Lent is a season of period-
ical gluts; this year it has seen several
floral famines.

The preliminary premium list of the
Horticultural Society of Chicago carries
a total of $2482 in cash prizes and pro-
vides for the bestowal of silver and cut
glass to the value of $215, a silver cup.
and twelve silver medals. The distribu-
tion is as follows: Cut chrysanthemums,
$264; cut orchids, $60; chrysanthemum
plants, $455; miscellaneous plants, $825;
retail florists' displays, $170; cut roses,.
$148; table arragements, silver service,
cut glass and $100; carnations, silver cup
and $190; growers' floral displays, $65;
floral arrangements, $120; special com-
petitions, $25; cut violets, $25; violet
plants, $35; seedling chrysanthemums,,
six silver medals; seedling carnations,,
six silver medals.

Chicago affords no comparison with
the east in the matter of flowering plants
for Easter. Of course the retailers who-
have some glass have more or less in thi&
line, but the growers have not yet come
to an appreciation of the possibilities itx
blooming plants and very little is obtain-
able aside from lilies and azaleas and of-
these there were only meager supplies-
Pearce, Dressel, Jurgens and the Garfield
Park Flower Company had the principal
stocks but, while they sold well, they
afforded little variety.

If buyers realized how busy whole-
salers are upon such weeks as this they
would exercise more care in making out
their orders and, if it was found necessary
to make a change after the order had
been placed, they would mention the
day the order was to be shipped and be
very plain in stating their wants; whole-
salers have no leisure at Easter to puzzle
out involved instructions. In wiring
always use the code of the Chicago Flo-
rists' Club.

Mr. Bridgeford, better known as-
"Cash," who conducts a very attractive
retail place on Jackson boulevard, where
he keeps the windows constently massed
with cut blooms, rented the adjoining^
store, stocked it with potted lilies, hya-
cinths and primulas and did a big busi-
ness this week. "Cash" is seldom to be
found at his store; he says that's not
where the money is made; that it's in the
buying.

For some unknown reason pansies can-
not be moved at any price. On Tuesday
one of the haviest buyers refused to make
an offer for a few hundred bunches of
good stock and declined to invest when
he was told that he could have the lot at
a figure which would permit retailing at
a nickel a bunch.

It develops that one of the local com-
mission men has settled up with all his
growers weekly ever since he started in
business without realizing that it was a
point of great interest to the sources of
supply, and has never said a word about
it.

Buyers are discovering that glass is no
longer so very cheap. The best quota-
tion a large grower was able to obtain
this week was $3 55 for 16x24 double
strength B and $3.85 for the same size in
A grade.

There was a considerable floral display

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1153

at the council meetint; Monday night,
when the new members were installed,
but not so large as a year ago, when
Mayor Harrison was the principal recip-
ient.

Myer Heller, of the South Park Floral
Co., was up from Xew Castle, Ind., early
this week in search of glass and boilers
for their new range.

On Monday E. C. Amling received 190
fi 7e and six-foot Beautie? from the South
I'ark Floral Co.

Buffalo.

BAD WEATHER PRECEDES EASTER.— MOST
OF THE GROWERS HAVE GOOD STOCKS
READY. — KASTING HAS AN ANNEX. —
NOTES.

Quiet trade, a raw wind and snow
storm are not what is wanted four days
before Easter but a visit to a number of
places on Sunday found stock generally
good and most all lilies ready. Scott and
Rebstock have fine shows. Zimmer-
man's store shows the effect of a good
greenhouse stock. Palmer, Adams and
Anderson will exhibit later. J . G. Pick-
elman's stock is good but warmer and
brighter weather than today is wanted
to get his lilies in. Mrs. Newland's stock
is good and will be ready for delivery.

Kasting's annex is well stocked. Crim-
son Ramblers are going to be good and
in demand. Carnations will, I think, be
scarce. The different stores are doing
considerable decorating, which calls for
a number of lilies.

Kasting and Anderson are on the sick
list. W. A.

OBITUARY.

R. BUONGIORNO.

Rugiero Biiongiorno, the seedsman, of
Middle Village, N. Y., died of pneumonia
on March l.'i. The business will be con-
tinued by his widow.

ROBT. T. DEAKIN.

Robt. T. Deakin, senior member of the
firm of Robt. T. Deakin & Co., manufac-
turers of greenhouse svringes and pumps,
of Ogontz, Pa., died March 22. The fac-
tory has been closed since his death, but
it is expected that work will be resumed
within a few days.

JOSEPH BROWN.

Joseph Brown, one of the oldest florists
in New Jersey, died at his home in West
Hoboken on April 1, aged 79 years. Mr.
Brown made a nice little fortune out of
the Neapolitan violet in the days of its
supremacy. He retired from active busi-
ness about twenty years ago, since
which time the place has been conducted
by his son, George Brown.

SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE.

AdTertlBements ander tbls bead wlU be inserted at
the rate of 10 centa a line (seven words) eaob Inser-
tion. Caab must aooompany order. Plant advs. not
admitted under tbis bead.

Every paid subscriber to the AMBRICAN Florist
for the year laoo la entitled to a flve-Une want adv.
(Bltuatlona only) free to be aaed at any time dnrlnK
the year.

s

ITU \TION WANTED— By a flrat-clasH rose erower.
.Address Q C, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTBD—By a Biotfle man age 'n,
Cummerclal or private Address. Htatlng waKCS,
Third floor, 392 W. Huron St.. Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED-By competent, BlnRle tio-
rlst and gardener Good all-around man State
partlculara. W K. ;S89 Paulina St.. CblcaRO.

SITUATION WANTBT>— By a eo'"d grower of rosea.
ferns ftnd gener I stock; 10 years' experience;
married. State wages. Address

M F, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTKD-As foremnn; competent
all-around grow erot cut tlowers. rosfs. carnations,
Tlolete and the forcing of all kinds of florists' stock.
Keferenceson application. Address

Ghower. care American Flortet.

SI'J'UATION WANTKlt By two raon. one an Al
all-around florist. U years' experience; the other
a tlrst-ciaas as(<letant Would like altuatlnn together.
In either private or commercial place. Ueferences.
Address A.meuica, care American Florlst.

SITUATION WANTED-By experlerced gardener
and florist. In commercial or private place as fore-
man or manager. Beet of referenres; married, three
children; sober and irdustrlous. Give full particulars
and references with wBges Address

B W. c<ire American Florist.

SITUATION WANTBD-By an experienced florist
lo take charge of retail commercial place.
Thoroughly posted In growing for the retail trade
Ase 32; single. Wages, $30 and board. IIHdoIs or
Ohio preferred. Address

"Ketail." care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED— A position In or near
Chicago by ail round man, Al ruse and orchid
grower also familiar with greennouse construction,
competent to take charge of private or commercial
place, 10 yeara' experience east and west Address
Florist. 2i2o Wabash Ave.. Ohlc.igo, III.

SITUATION WANTED— By the Ist of May by a
gardener, uned to work In greenhtuse", with a
florist arouEtl New York. Has good recommenda-
tions from this country and Europe bober and will-
ing. Address with pa'tlculars,

L- BEHTELSEN, 201 W 127th St. , New York.

SITUATION WANTED-Mlddle aged man desires
position on private place, would not object to
working In florlft establishment, thoroueh practical
gardentr, gnod grower and propagator; understands
mushroom growlnu. landscape and ve>ietable garden-
ing. A. HUMi'UREYs, 30 Bevan St., Cohoes, N- Y.

ANTED- Assistant florist. State age. nationality
and wages Converse Greenhouses,

Webbter, Mass

W

w

ANTED— Two joung men for carnation and rose
houses. State experience and wages want- d.
F. BiKKi. Beilevue. Pa

W

ANTED— Address of Louis Truxler, a practical
and ornamental florlat

Thos B. bull, Bnkersfleld. Cal.

WANTED- Slrgle man with experience In growing
cut flowers. Setnl ""^ference age and salary
expected to H, care American Horlst.

WANTED-Psrtner for retail store. Good oppor-
tunity for bright man. Good location ''hlcago.
Address L tf. care American Florlat. Chlcngo.

WANTED— Boy to learn the greeDhoufie business
of growing roses ana carnation. In answering
state age. Address Jno Wvland. De Haven, Pa.

WANTED— An assistant florist and all-around man;
German, single preferred. State wages. Ad-
dress at once. WM. Krumm &SONS. St. Joeeph.Mo.

V\y ANTED AT ONCE-A young man to work In
** greenhoupea; one with some experience, good
worker and willing to ieam. $15 a month and board.
Address Charles Brown, Canton, O

WANTED-Good pecond hand h>Uer suitable for
tJOOQ feet of glass, hot water under nressure,
fuel cheap soft coal Also wrought Iron pipe, valves,
etc. Joseph Bancroft & Son, Ced^r Falls, ia.

WANTED— An all-around a^s'stant. slnglp man. on
c immcrclal place near Chicago: one with S' me
knowledge of mushroom growing preferred. Perma-
nent place to right man. P, care Am Florlet.

WANTED— At once, a young man. German: muet
be sober and reliable, for general greenhouse
work. Wages $15 per month with board and room.
Work easy; place steady all the year round. Address
J. Rindfleisch. Belolt, Wis.

WANTED AT ONCE - Single men to grow cut
fl wers and btddlng stock; must bR competent,
sober and reliable. Mate wattes expecttd with board
and room. References. Addreaa

Permanent, care American Florist.

WANTED — (steady, reliable man. (Jerman pre-
ferred, with some experience In carnations and
i^eneral beddlDg Bt' ck. Wages $20 to $:i5 per month
and board. Aadress Jos. F. Kt,iSimeh.

Desplalnea Ave and Harrison St.. OuK Park III.

WANTED AT ONCE — A single man: must be
sober and reliable for growing cut flowers and
general stock. Give references and state wages with
board and ro m. Steady place ai| toe year round.
Applicant must be of good address.

C. H Foreman. Louisiana. Mo.

WANTED AT ONCE— An experienced man wlio
can grow tirst-claes cut flowers and plants for
retail trade; must be compttpnt to take full charge
and handle men. Wages $t;0 per month. Married
man preferred. Address

B J E. care American Florist. Chicago.

WANTED— By May 1st, single man to take charge
of wreenhouses: capable of growing cut fluwers
and general stock of plants; must be sober, ho est
and reliable. Permanent place to right man. State
salary. Refe^enc^'8.
S. C. THORi' & Son. P. O. Box 37:i. Trinidad, Colo.

F

OR SALE OR RENT-Commerclal place; location
the best. R D Baker, Canon city. Colo

FOB SALE-Free fuel, 60(0 feet glass Great chance
for florists or gardeners. Only $oOOcash. Account
sickness. Write quick. Free Fuel, care Am. Florist.

FOR 8ALE~On easy terms, a well established and
lucrative dor-'Bt business. In a live town. It will
pay you to Investigate. Address

Box t>;3, Wabash, Ind.

FOR HALE -Commercial greenhouses, 8.0C0 feet,
with ilwelllng. near New York 'Mty, or will rent.
Rare chance to right man. Address

M. P. O. Box 2817. New York City.

FOR SALE— Four-Inch cast Iron greenhouse pipe.
5-feet lengths. F. O. B.. 15c. per foot. In good
order. Address

Indianapolis Flower & Plant Co.,
Indianapolis, Ind.

FOR SALE -Established florist business, with or
without? room dwelling, in a go<jd Indiana town ;
no competition witbin 20 miles. Will bear Investiga-
tion. Address

Wabash, care American Florist.

FOR SALE AT ONCE-Four acres, two dwellings,
barn, eleven greenhouses, 18.0(10 feet of glass
(double thick), Ina thriving town of 20 UIHJ; good ship-
ping trade and local market. $.1000 cash, balance on
lime. Address B. Haentze. Fond du Lac, Wis.

FOR SAI-E— Eatabllshed florist business, city of
40 000, Ave houses, cvor s 000 feet of glass, one or
three acres of land Stock at appraisal. Very little
competition. Bargain; Investigate. Al^o 100 farms.
Apply to Poore's Farm agency.

104 Merrimack St., Haverhill, Mass.

A man capable of raising general stock for
a retail store, especially chrysanthemums,
roses and bedding plants, but also flowering
plants for winter. Must be a good decorator
and handy at design making. Single man
preferred. Wages |35 a month and board.
Address with references,

M E, care American Florist.

FOR SALE.

Excellent establishment of TOGO square feet of
illass in Chicago suburb. Stoclved with carna-
tions, smilax and miscellaneous plants; W^ acres
of good land: 8 room dwelling. Would like to
dispose of place by May 1, if possible, as I am not
able to give it my'attcntion.. Address

MRS. P. F. LAW, River Grove. III.

FOR SALE

240 acres of land on Isthmus of Tehaunte-
pec, state of Vera Cruz, Mexico. For full
particulars write

ROLAND HUGHES,

846 New York Life BIdg. KANSAS CITY, MO.

=^=POR SALE— T

102 acres fine land, part cultivated $2,800.00

Lot 52x241, four grenhouses, sheds, etc... 3.700.00
% of an acre, city property, greenhouses

well stocked, fine condition, bargain 3,700.00

Lot, 100x125, 5 greenhouses, stock, etc.,

fine dwelling 4,800.00

25 acrns, good shipping center south-west,

fine orchards of pears, cherries, etc 6,500.00

60 acres. 33 in fruit, 6 greenhouses, well

established business 7,500.00

7 acres, 7 greenhouses, land highly culti-
vated, large dwelling 9,500.00

Any of the above named properties is a fine bar-
gain, and those desiring to purchase will do well
to communicate with us. These are only a few of
the properties that we have for sale and leasing.

SMITH & SMITH,

p. 0. Box 869. 345 Sixth Ave , PITTSBURG, PA.

Dissolution of Partnership.

1 beg to announce to the trade in general
and particularly to the retail florists, that the
partnership heretofore existing under the
name and style of A. M. & J. B. Murdoch
was dissolved March 3l,19iO, by limitation.
On and alter this date 1 shall conduct the
business of a retail florist at my store. No.
250 Filth Avenue, where 1 shall be pleased to
exchange the courtesies of the trade with
florists of known responsibility.

A. M. MURDOCH, 250 Finh Ave ,

April 2nd, 1900.

PITTSBURG, PA.

Do not hide your light under a bushel.
Tell the people what yon have for sale.

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The American Florist.

April i^,

Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists
Received.

Harry White, New Holland, Ind., fruit
plants; V. Lemoine & Sons, Nancy,
France, greenhouse and bedding plants;
Jacques Hasslach, Nimes, France, vegeta-
ble and flower seeds; Wm. F Kasting,
Buflfalo, N. Y., cut flowers; C. C. Poll-
worth Co.. Milwaukee, Wis., cut flowers;
Welch Bros., Boston, Mass , cut flowers;
Milton W. Woodrofl'e & Co., Philadel-
phia, Pa., cut flowers; Cincinnati Cut
Flower Co., Cincinnati Ohio, cut flowers
and florists' supplies.

Wbo!?5ale power/arKjfe

CINCINNATI, April 12.

Bom, Beauty, select 50 00

" " medium 40.00

" Bride 8 OOli.lO 00

" Bridesmaid 8 OOeiO 00

'• Meteor 8 00. 10.00

" Perie 5 00® 7 00

Oamatlons 2 Oi® 3 00

•■ fancy 4 00® BOO

Lily of the valley 3.00® 4 00

Violets . 60® .75

Boman hyacinths 2 00® 3 OO

Dutch " 4.U0®800

Harriall 15 00

Callas 1! 60

Dairodlls 4 00

Tu.lpB 3.00® 6.00

Narcissus 3 00

MarKUerltes .76

Smllai 15.10

Adlantum 1.00

Common ferns '30

BT liOtnB. April 12.

BoiM, Beauty, shrt stems &.00®I0 OO

■• '■ medium 12 60625 00

fauc; 30.00*50 00

Bride. Bridesmaid 4.00<t lO.W

" Meteor 4 10^8 00

Perle wootton 3 00® « 00

Gamatlons. common 1 5J® 2 00

fancy 2 to® 5.00

Lily Of the Tauey 3 00® 4 00

VIoleto 25* 60

Narcissus 3 (l® 4 00

Boman hyacinths 2 00i» B 00

Dutch •■ 2 00® 6.00

Sweet peas 1 00® 2 00

Callas each .15

HarrtBll 12 50® 15 00

Tulips 2 00® 6 00

Bmjuil 12.60®16.UO

Adlantum l.«® 1.25

Asparagus 60.00i»76.00

MILWAtTEXK. April 12

Boset, Beauty, long perdoi. 4.00® 6 00

medium •• " 2 00® 3.00
short •• " 1 00® I 5'i

Bride, Bridesmaid 6 OOci lO.OO

" Perle 4 00® 8 00

" Meteor 6.00® 8 00

Kalserin B.OO® 8 00

CarnatlonB, ordinary 3 00® 4 00

fancy 4 0(@ 6 00

Violets 60® 1.00

Daffodils 3 00® 4 OO

Mignonette 2.00® 3.00

Adlantum 100® 150

Commun ferns 25

Smllajt 16.0O@18.0O

Asparagus 75.00

Oalax leaves .20

PITTSBtTKQ, April 12.

Bosea, Beauty 6.00®60 00

Bride. Bridesmaid 3.00@18 00

" Meteor 3.00fels.00

" Kalserin B00®12.00

" Perle B 006 w.OO

Cusln 8 00(1, 12 00

Carnations I 60® 4.00

Lily of the valley 2 00® 4 00

Violets, double 20^ 75

California 20® 30

Daffodils 3.00(9 4 00

HarrtBll 6 00®20.00

Tulips 4.00» 5 10

Pansles 75® 1 00

Lll»cs, per bunch 1.60® 2 00

Daisies 1 50® 3.00

Mignonette 2.0u® 4 00

Bmllax 12 60®20 00

wild dmllax per case 3.50®B.OO

Adlantum 76® 1.00

Hardy terns IC® .20

Asparagus bunches 40

strings 36® 75

Bprengeril. bunches. . .50(^1 00

Qalaxleaves .15

Denver, April 11.

Roses, Beauty, select 32.00ffl48.00

ordinary 10.00®20.00

Bride. Bridesmaid B.0i®8.(j0

Meteor - 6.00(ai 8.00

Perie, Wootton 4.00® 6 00

Carnations. ordinary 200

fancy 3.00® 4 00

Lily of the valley 4.00® 6.0U

Violets 50

Callas 12 CO® 16 00

Harrtsll 12 6l®16 00

NarolBSUB 3.00® 4.WJ

Daffodils 2.00® 4.00

Tulips 4.00

Bweet peas 1 00

Asparagus (5 00

Bmllax ; 18.00

Perns .30

Qalaxleaves .20

^■^^fiF ORCHID PLANTS ST

In order to make room for new importations shortly to arrive we will offer for
sale during March a fine lot of Cattlevas, Dendrobiiims, Oncidiums and Cyp-
ripediums of the varieties most suitable for commercial purposes.

This is an excellent opportunity for florists to secure desirable varieties of
orchids cheap, as the prices have been made low in order to move the stock (juickly.

Each. Dozen.

CATTLFYA LABIATA, the largest and most popular of the kind S .7j $ 8 00

DENDROBIUM FORMOSUM, bridal bouquet orchid 50 5 to

ONCIDIUM VARICOSUM, enormous yellow sprays 1.25 12.00

CATTi EyA TRIANyt 18.00

i^N. B. These i>lants are fully established, being principally from last year's importations.)

Qnr Al 11 We have taken from our propagating cases a surplus of young
OrClllAL stock of which we offer

AOALYPHA SA«'DERII. nice plants, 2i4-in per dozen, $I.00« \

DRACAENA TERVIINALIS nice plants, 2V4-in " 1.00 '

{Special prices will be quoted on application for these plants in quantity from the sand.)

W. A. MCFADDEN.
OUR TERMS ARE STRICTLY NET CASH

UPON RECEIPT OF STOCK. rosebank,"

CINCINNATI.

ARE YOU SATISFIED?

We had a larger Easter business than ever before; in fact this has
been the biggest week in our history, but we handled every order so
that OUR customers are satisfied. If you were not satisfied you
ought to become one of OUR customers.

WHOU.SALE E. C. AMLING,

CUT FLOWERS. 32-34-36 Randolph St.,

WALTER S. HEFFRON, MaR. ...CHICAGOj ILL.

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ALL KINDS, BUT ALL GOOD.

Cut riowers at Wholesale.

HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., ?

MILWAUKEE, Wis. s

»i''M"«p'M''M'«i''r'(r'i''i»'tr'r'i' (r'i''«'r'i»'«''i''ir«r'i''«''i"i»'M''i"i'"M'«i"i» (»''i"irip'M'-ir«i"i»<r'i''irii"i»-«'M"i» irvl'-»r'.

W. A. MANN.
FRANK W. BALL.

HUDSON & CO. Cincinnati..
WHOLESALE FLORISTS, Cut Flower Co.,

1527 PINE STREET. ciNcrNNATi'd WHOLESALE FLORISTS.

Phone, Kimoch'l) 83. ST. LOUIS. MO. c'on'signments Solic.ted.

Consignments Solicited. Prompt retuint guaranteed , Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

If You Have Stock To Sell...

the best way to make that fact known to the trade is by regttlar
advertising in _,, . , ^ ,

Give it a trial. ...THe Americaii Florist.

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The American Florist.

1156

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J. B. DEAMUD.

SUCCESSOR TO ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO.

51 WABASH AVE..

AM. BEAUTIES, Ex. Ions;

*' 24-iiich stems,

20 "
15 "
12 ••

CARNATIONS, fancy

" stuniliird vars. asst.

BRIDES

BRIDESMAIDS

MKTEORS

PEKLES

VALLEY

TULIPS

LIL. HARRISII

CALLA LILIES

CHICAGO.

Per 100.

JS.OO to

(fT.OO

3.00 to

4.00

2.00 to

3..W

1.50

1.00

Per 100

HOOto

IftiOO

3.00 to

4.00

6.00 to

H.OO

fi.OO to

9.00

6.00 to

il.OO

4.00 to

7.00

3.00 to

4.00

3.00 to

4.(H)

lO.CXl to

Yl.U)

10.00 to

lii..=iO

DAFFODILS

VIOLETS, double..

75 In

" single .50 io

ROMANS 3.00to

ADIANTUM

I'xtra long fancy. .

ASPARAGUS SOots.

SMILAX Jl.SOperdoz.

GALAX Green or Dronze, $1.25 per M.
FANCY FERNS... «1..50 per M.

' No. 1 contains 15 lbs .

WILD SMILAX.
(Caldweirs.)

20 lbs.
35 lbs.
40 lbs.
SO lbs.

$3.00
1.00
.To
4.00
1.00
1.50

12.50
.15
.20
$2.50
.3.50
4.50
5 50
6.50

^^"Prices subject to change without notice.
CATALOGUE OF CARNATION CUTTINGS NOW READY.

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McKellar £ Winterson's

Modern Supply House

is the place to boy your CUT FLOWERS, SUPPLIES, SEEDS, Etc.
MASSACHUSETTS FANCY FERNS, looo $1.50; 5000 lots, $6.25.

Other specialties, ORCHIDS, FANCY ROSES, FANCY
CARNATIONS, SELECT VIOLETS.

WESTERN AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED

^Krv'Sxilor.™-' IMPERIAL PLANT FOOD AND FERTILIZERS.

t@°'For prices on Cut Flowers see Chicago quotations in tliis paper.
All stock at lowest possible prices. write for catalogue.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON, wAtis^n' I've.. CHICAGO.

WEILAND & RISCH,

Wholesale Growers and Shippers of

CUT FLOWERS

59 Wabasti Ave., CHICAGO.

I.iiriL' l)isl:ilici- Tflr|ilinn.- ( Viili-^il .s;;).

GEO. REINBERG,

Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers.

BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

All stock iit lowest market rates. Send in your
orders.

61 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Please mention the A me> icau Florist tvhen 10 iting.

PETER REINBERG,

Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers.

500,000 FEET OF GLASS.

Headquarters for American Beauty.

Carnations, Blooms and Cuttings.

Wbol^ale flower/larKjfe

CHICAGO April IH.

Beaatf, extra long stems
30 Inch
24 "
20 "
16 "
12 "

51 Wabash Ave.,

CHICAGO. III.

It is good business policy
to mention the

...AMERICAN PLORIST

when you write to an advertiser.

Roses, Beauty, extra long stems (i.OO

" ■ " 5 (JO

3.50®< 00
3 00
2.00
1.60
1 00

Bride, Bridesmaid r, .00® 10 00

Perle 6.00& 7.00

Met«or 6.00®10.00

La France B 00® 8.00

Golden Gate I0.0)ai5 00

Carnations 3.00® 4.00

fancy 5.00® 7.00

Violets, double 60® 1.2i

single 40® 50

Lily of the valley 3.00® 6.00

Cattley-s per ioi. 4 OOSB.OO

Dendroblums " 3.00

Lilacs " .76®1.00

Mignonette 2.00® 6.00

Roman hyacinths 1.00® 4 00

Dutch hyacinths 4 0U®10 00

Norclssus 3 00(« 4 00

Harrlsll 12.00®15 00

Calias 8 00®10 00

Tulips 4.10® 6. OU

Sweet peas 2.00

Adiantuui 60® '..00

Common ferns .15

Fancy f 3ms .20

Hmllal 12 5ni»15.00

ABp-rainis 50.00® 60.00

► WABASH AVE.
CHICAGO

K. Cor WaD48h Ave. and Randolph rit.

E. H. Hunt

THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR

WHOLESALE-

CUT FLOWERS

Hunt's Flowers
Qo Everywhere

76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Bassett&Washbum

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Gut Flowers

Wholesale Dealers and
Growers of

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.

WHOLEBALE

GROWER OF ROSES.

DEALEB IS

CUT FLOWERS.

J. A. BUDLONG,

37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO, ILL

Mention the American Florist.

Benthey & Co.

F. F. BENTHEY, Manager,

Wholesale Commission Florist

41 Randolph Street CHICAGO.

|3^Consignments solicited..

1. 0. PRINCE & GO.

Wholesale Got Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Agents for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attantloi
paid to shipping orders.

76 & 78 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHIOAGO.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

504 LIBERTY ST. 'PHONE 2IS7.

M

CONSIGNMENTS

SOLICITED.

Florists' Supplies

Please mention the American Florist.

1156

The American t lorist.

April 14,

Wholesale Florist,

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street PHILADELPHIA. PA.

AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES.

Wm\ %. fwml

CNTIij FCBTHEB NOTICE, WILL BE OPEN FROM 6:00 A. M. TO 11:00 P. M.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND.

Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies.

BOSTON...

FLOWERS

■xMo^ XvlM-ta zxi^uilexl.

e^ :Bx*oz»i«leld St., :B0«ST0N^, A!LA.SS

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, " •"""Tosio'ii! mIsI' "'"*•

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

NOTICE: — WELCH BROS,, Sole Agents for FREVSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, S2.00 per

Script Letters, S4.00 per 100.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

CnORMLEY & PERKINS,

Wholesale
Commission Florists.

New and Commodious Establishment ^ .
at 57 W. 28IH S1RUT, NLW YORK. .9*e^

Prepared to h:indle large or small consign-
ments of cut flowers to growers' advantage.

TELEPHONE 2200 MADISON 50-

Cut Strings 8 feet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.
Wholesale Florists, y jobbers in
|8iS!irWi^"^FL0RISTS'

^'°V#^ SUPPLIES

A. J*. > FLORISTS' VASES.

l\ ' Horticultural Auctioneers.

%J 84 Hawley Street, BOSTON.

H.G.BERNING

Wholesale riorlst,

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. PIHLADELPmA.

Orders by mall, telegraph or telephODe will
receive prompt attention.

GonslgnmentB of Kood stocb: solicited.
Please nttnttion the A mencan Florist when :t'> iiiv_^.

Wbol^ale power/\arK?fe

FHIXJLDBLPHIA, April U.

Bosea, Tea

" '* extra

*' Beauty, extra

Ursts

GamatlonB

" fancy

Lily of the TBUey. Dattodlls

Vlo'ets

Mignonette

Aaparagus

Bmllax

Adiantum

BOSTON, .\prll 11.
Boaes, Beauty, fancy and sptolal

" " grades ;i to 1 . —

Brlde.'Mam.Perie Meteor fancy

.L .. .. .. .. ordinary

Camatlona

fancy

I llles, Callas

Violets

(jtiy of the valley, Yellow narcissus. .

Tulips

Homan hyacinths

Dutch

Narcissus poetlcus, paper white

Astune. ettobs

Mignonette, Marguerites

Asparagus, strings

bunches

Bmllax

Adlan turns

aO@ 10.00
00<3>i:i 00
OOCsdvOO
00(340.00
00<§. 4 00
00@!3.00
00® 4 00
50® 1.00
00® 4 00
0I®T5 00
000)0.00
00® 1 50

00® 60.00
00® 2i OO

oo« i(i no

(10® 8 03
Oc® 4 00
00® » 00

,io®:5.oo

60® .75
.00® 4.00
00® 3.00

2 00
CO® 4.00

2.00

00® 5.00

50® 1.00

FiU.OO

co®:ft 00
noia^oo

75® 1 00

HEADQUARTER

O^^fSTER**
-i^tvN YORK

GIVE

US

A

TRIAL.!'

WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of
Seasonable Flowers in Stock.

Ufll C VKCTIIIR Wholesale Com-

iffnii ri IVAdlinUf mission Florist,

481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

C. A. KUEHN,

Wholesale Florist,

tt22 PINE STREET,

» ST. LOUIS, MO.

1^ A complete line of Wire Desl^nB^

LEO. NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist,

N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS.
Longdistance DUII AIICI DUIl Dl

■PHONB 3-46-M D. rniLAUCLrniA, ta.

Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicited.

Geo. M. Moss,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Long Distance Phone 1-41-38 D.

Contignmentt of Roses, Carnations, Violets solicited.

Milton W. Woodroffe & Go.

Successors to WM. C. SMITH,

Wholesale Florist,

1604 LUDLOW STREET,

'Phone 1-42-69-A. PHILADELPHIA.

Consignments Solicited.

ELLISON & TESSON,

Wholesale Sliipping

FLORISTS

3134 Olive Street, ^ ^ ,* Sx. LOUIS, MO.

HOME CROWN STOCK.

...GEO. M. KELLOGG...

Largest Grower^of.. Q^^ flOWerS

Give us an order and we will please you.

Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL. MO.
Our Store. 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO.
I^T'lons distance 'phone at either placb

JOHN B. FERGUSON,

Wholesale Florist,

444 Sixth Ave, PITTSBURG, PA.

Long Distance 'Phone 2985.

Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets
Solicited.

J. M. COHEN, WHOLESALE FLORIST.

-ALWAYS ON HAND-

ROSES. PINKS AND VIOLETS.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

22 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

ipoo.

The American Florist.

1157

TOP GRADE

Carnations

BEAUTIES,
BRIDES.
BRIDESMAIDS,
METEORS.

VIOLETS and LILY OF THE VALLEY.

JOHN I. RAYNOR,

49 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

Telephone No. 199H Madison Square.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Commission riorists.
SUPERB VIOLETS. Z^^it^r^\.^S^^^^

Telephone 2065 Madison Sqr. 42 WCSt 28tll St., NEW YORK CITY.

TIIOMAS YOUNG, Jr.

Wholesale Florist,

Hew Telephone No. 1803 Madison Sciaare.

43 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,

w«ous*u FLORIST

New Telephone No.
902 Madison Sq,

39 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

Roses shipped to all points. J^ Price List on appUcation,

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

ind all other choice cut flower stock.

51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square.
Price list on application.

fiea^e mention the American Florist zvhen zcyiling.

THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN
NEW YORK CITY FOR

Violets % Carnations.

GROWERS and DYERS make a note of this. It
will be to your advantage.

WM. H. GUNTHER.

.... 30 West 29th Street.

New Telephone No. 551 Madison Square-
Please Mention the American Florist.

FRANK MILLANG.

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,

408 E. 34th Street,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

Telephone 299 Madison Square.

H. Y. CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry.
Open for Cut Flower Sale* at 6 o'clock
Every Momlne

OESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT
FOR ADVERTISING.

JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary.

Please Mention The Amertoan Florist.

MOORE, HENTZ & NASh,

Wholesale Cnminission Florists,

Choice Carnations

Choice Roses Jt Jt

Traendly & Schenck

NEW YORK CITY

New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq.

38 W. 28th Street

Cut Flower Exchange

At rooms of N. Y.
Cut Flower Co.

119 and 121 W. 23d St.,

NEW YORK CITY.
Telephone 733— 18th.
Ch"icest Stock Shipped on a Commission.

Wbol^ale power/arKjfe

NEW YORK. April 11.

Boaea, Besaty aeleot 40.00@i>il.00

medium 1U.00@20 W

culls 2 000 5,00

Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor BOOeiiOC

Select 15 U0(§.20 00

C&matlons 3 CO® 4 CO

fancy 6.00«12.00

liUyof the valley 2 00

Violets mm 1 00

Yellow narcissus 1.00® 2 00

Tulips 2 00® 4 00

Mignonette 2. CO® 8 00

Sweet peas 60® 100

Callas U.OO

Llll.s 1D.OO®I2.CO

Lilac per bunch 1.00

Cattleyae 30.00S50 00

Smilai 20 00

AsparagTiB 35 00® 60. 00

Sprengerll.perdoz. bunches 1@1 60

Adlantam 60 .76

BtrFJALO, April 12.

Boies, Beauty 10.00050 00

Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor S.00OI5.00

Perle, Nlphetos 6 00® S.OO

Kalsertn 8.00(815.00

Carnations, ordinary 160® 2 00

fancies 3.00® 6 00

Lily of the valley 3 00® 4 00

VloleU tiO® 1 25

Mignonette 2.C0a 6.00

Daffodils 3 00® 4 00

Dutch hyacinths 3 0O@ ii 00

Uarrlall 12 00O16 OO

Callas S.liOOlO 00

Tulips 3.00™ 4 00

Smllal 15 00020 00

Adiantnm 1 OOO 1.60

Hardy ferns, Galax leaves .16

Asparagus 60 00075.00

MILLANG & CO.

Commission Florists

48 West 29th St., NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1304 Madlaon Square.
Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited.

The New York Gut Flower Go.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,

112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Telephone 733-l8th. NEW YORK.

CONSICN.MENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orderi.

GEORGE SALTFORD,

Wholesale Cominisslon Dealer In ,^ jl

...Violets...

50 W. 29th St., jt NEW YORK.
Telephone Call, 1304 Madison Sq.

Please mention the A me? ica n Florist when ivriting.

ford Bros...

u<ae Wholesale Florists

111 West 30th Street, NEW YORK.

Consignments Solicited. 'Phone, l.=>7 Madison Sq.

M. A. HART,

COMMISSION FLORIST,

Can snpply ROSES and CARNATIONS In
best quality and any quantity; VIOLETS too.

44 WEST 29th STREET.

Tel. 326 Madison Square. NEW YORK.

ROSES.

VIOLETS.

miDS LANG

S3 West 30th Street, NEW YORK.

CARNATIONS. VALLEY.

Telephone 280 Madison Square.
Remember us to our advertisers.

J. K. ALLEN

IS jvo^^v Arc

106 W. 28111 St., NEW YORK CITY,

where the best attention, as heretofore, will be given to CUT FLOWER CONSIGNMENTS. Excellent
facilities and a fine line of customers. .^ ^ .^ .^ Telephone 167 Madison Avenue.

Nowwehave FDW C HORAN Ro^^s.

TULIPS. fc— 1-^ W W ■ V< all V^ I I r^ I ^ J Th. best of each variety in

market free from mildew.

VIOLETS.

in any quantity,
Special or Ordinary.

DAFFODILS.
FREE8IAS,
PANSIES.
SWEET PEAS.
VALLEY.
ORANGE BLOSSOMS

47 WEST 128TH ST..

NEW YORK.

iCyj FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

Tel. 421

Madison Squa

1158

The American Florist.

April i4y

The5 ^EEt) TRa£>E-

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

AliBXANDER RODGER8, PreB : ALBERT MCCUL-

LOCOH. Vlce-Pres ; 8. F. WiiiARD, Wethersfleld,
Conn., Seo'y and Treas.

Visited New York: Jesse B. Agnew,
seed grower of Agnew, Cal.

Dwarf Essex rape seed is in good
demand at $5.50 per 100 pounds.

Onion sets are pretty well cleaned out,
prices now ranging from $2.50 to $3.

OoR Paris letter, which appears on
page 1149, contains much information of
interest to seedsmen.

The supply of Early Dwarf wrinkled
peas is being exhausted; Nott's Excelsior
and Wonders are stiff in price.

Visited Chicago: James McHutchi-
son, representing Aug. Rhotert, of New
York; W. R Roach, representing Jerome
B. Rice, of Cambridge, N. Y.

Clucas & BoDDiNGTON Cc, New York,
report the mail trade this season as more
than double that for the same period last
year, especially in the line of flower seeds.

The past two months have been very
busy ones in the mail seed trade. The
demand for onion seed has been strong
with a good supply, except possibly of
White Portugal.

Vaughan's twenty-sheet lawn grass
seed poster, 8x20 feet, and in four colors,
is perhaps the largest advertisement of
the kind ever given general display by a
seedsman. The design was furnished by
a ATen' York Journal artist and Wall was
the lithographer.

The Seedsmen's League held a meeting
at the Astor House, New York, April 10.
There were present W. Atlee Burpee, Her-
bert Johnson (of Johnson & Stokes) and
Mr. Landreth (of D. Landreth & Sons)
Philadelphia; S. M. Pease (of the Cleve-
land Seed Co ), Cape Vincent, N Y ; Mr.
Breck (of Jos. Breck & Sons), Boston;
Mr. Griffith (of Griffith & Turner Co.),
Baltimoie; Jerome B Rice, Carabridwe,
N. Y ; F. W. Bruggerhof (of J. M. Thor
burn & Co.) New York.

Minneapolis, Minn.— S. Y. Haines &
Co. report that up to January 20 mail
seed trade was very poor. From that
date to March 1 there was a gain of 40
to 50 per cent over same date last sea-
son The first three weeks of March
there was a big slump and a loss against
February receipts, but a gain over same
dates last season. Since March 2.3, with
the exception of one day, it has taken
another upward jump. It has been a
very peculiar season, and unless we have
more cold weather the chances of a profit-
able year's business seem slim.

Florida Seed Law Void.

Pensacoija, Fla., April G —As a test
case. County Solicitor Parkhill recently
filed information in the criminal court of
this county against W. A. D'Alemberke,
charging him with selling seeds not
labeled with a guaranty showing where
and by whom grown, as required by an
act of the Florida legislature of 189'.K
Judge A. C. Blount took the case under
advisement and today rendered a deci-
sion that the act is unconstitutional,
because it seeks to regulate inter-state
commerce. — Savannah News, April ~,
1900.

Johnson & Stok s Evergr'en Velvet Lawn Grass Sred.

Put up in beautiful litlioiiriiphic cjirtona to s-'M for small grass plots and cemftery lots. Pint sizt*. per
dozen, 60o; per 100. J.'j.OO. C,iuart size, per dozen, SI. 20; per 100, JIO.OO

Lithog'-aphic Flower Sred Packets.

With full cultural directions and een. r.>u.ly tilled. Per 100 Packets, .$2.00. Per 1000 Packets. 115.00.
Beautiful Poplur tl'abinet for displaying them, $1.00.

Lithographic Vegetable Seed Packets.

At same rate.

ASTER, Queen of the Market, the earliest of .Vsters, rai-ved Per >4 oz., 15c; per oz., 50c

' Queen of the Mar e*. white crimson, blue and red ■' " Idc " 50c

Sempln's Tru« B anching Mixed Per J4 oz., 15c; per oz., 50c: per lb., $.t.O0

' * *• shell pink, white and red Per J^ oz, 20<'.; per oz, 75c

NASTURTIUM. Tom Thumb '' ixed, (new crop) Per '4 lb., 15c; per lb., 4uc; per 100 lbs., $35.00

Tall Mixtd Per ;4 lb., 15c; per lb., 35o; per 100 lbs,, $30,00

SEND FOR OUR NEW FLORISTS' LIST.

JOHNSON &. STOKES. 217-219 Market St,. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

We are soliciting contract orders for crop of 1900

KENDEL'S EARLY GIANT CORN.

This Sweet Corn has become a leader among Market Gardeners on account of
its great size and earliness. Description and lowest price of genuine stock from the
introducer, ^ ^ KENDEL, Seedsman, Cleveland, Ohio.

FERN SPORES SOW NOW!

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— E.^tra large package of fresh Spores, sufficient tor 3000 plants,
with full cultural directions, postpaid for $1.00.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

ESTABLISHED 1802

S

SEEDS

Floris s are invited to se d for our quotations on

FORCING BULBS,

ROMAN HYACINTHS,

LILIUM HARRISII,

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM,

Etc., Etc.

We are large importers of HIGH CLASS BULBS.

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

NEW IMPORTATION

Cycas Stems.

TRUE "LONG-LEAVED" VARIETY
JUST ARRIVED.

ASSORTED SIZES,

I to lo pounds each,.
10 cents per pound.

l@"Write for Price on Quantities

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE.

CHICAGO:

84-86 Randolph Street.

New York:

14 Barclay Street,

VICK'S SEEDS

For
Florists.

ALL HOME-GROWN SEEDS.

Vick's Daybreak, pink $1,50 $4.00

" Purity, white 2.00 6 00

Branching Comet, white 2.50 8.00

Vick's Branching, in colors,
white, pink, crimson and pur-
ple, each 2S .75

t^~Trade list, also Garden and Floral Guide now
ready. Send for it.

James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N.Y.

Tuberous Beeonlae. BlUKle, Ave separate col-
ors e.xira tine larne bulbs. '^-Incti. pnr 100.
t2M 1) iUble, In separate colors K.VrUA
large Vlnch stock (SUHKHIOU strains) per
100. tSUII, Gl'XluUs. tlnest strains. VKKY
largo bulb* per 100 t3 00. Cannas In choicest sorts,
m 0.1 to 18 00 per 100 for NOVKI, IIKS Tuberoses
KBAUY. AsparagUB SprenK n seed. 100 TJc; 1000 $i; 00.
Asparagus 1' Nanus .TKUK) 100 SI Ifl; 1000 $9,00.
l.aiABla Borb. 100 40c; lOUO t"-' .'.O Pandanus Utills. 100
fl.25; 1000 JIOOO fot^oa Wi-delllana, 100*100; 1000
17.50, Send tor our NEW spring list. Address
H. H. BERCER & CO., 47 Barclay St., N. Y.

Primula Sinensis, Rolker's large-flowerin'i, ^j oz.
$3.50; packet *2dc.: best English mixture, packet
50c. Cineraria liybr. grandill., choicest Knglish,
packet 50c. Cyclamen splendens grand ifl., 500
seeds 83 50; separate colors, 100 seeds 60c.; best
English mixture, packet $1.00. Asparagus Spren-
gerii. 1000 seeds J6.50; 100seeds73c. Pansy, Rolker'a.
Giants. M oz. $1.25; packet 25c.; Triraardeau, %
oz. 75c. ; packet 25c. Other seeds see general Trade
list, mailed free.

August Rolker & Sons, ezoeyst.. New York.

Please mention the A met tea n Florist ivhen zvrtting.

Order now your Bulbs while vou can
make money with

Paper White Narcissus Grandiflora,

EXTRA. S4.00 per 1000,

free Marseilles. Packing free, Isl Dec. settle-
ment. \'erv low prices oh application for ROMAN
HYACINTHS and other French Bulbs for forcing.

A. BERNARD, Grower and Exporter,

Caraueiranne, Var, France.

American Florist Advts.

Mean More Business..

/poo.

The American Florist.

1159

5000

EACH OF THE FOLLOWING!

rt-

DAHLIAS wliiik- roots, tine ass
mciit.«60.WI piT 100,
' WICHURAIAMA R"s.«, I iiTi.l -i vrs..$50

hI if'.MlO |iiT MKIII.
ROSA MULTIFLORA JAPONICA, 2 mid 3

yi'ars. «'-.O.llO ;iiid $75.00 ppr 1000.
Rb«A RUGDSA, 3 to 4-ft., at $2.50 p.r

1000
HALLS HONEYSUCKLE, .strong, $50 00

pi-r lllOO.
CLEMATIS PANICULATA. pot grown
$»0.00 per moO; 2 >t3., field grown,
$90.00 p.'r 1000.

Nezv Trade List Now Ready

The WM. n. MOON CO.,

Morrlsvltle.
Pa.

HimmaUiiiiiWiiiiiiiimUiiiiii^

FRUIT and TQCCQ
ORNAMENTAL I IILLO

SHRUBS

VINES

AND

ROSES

Write for price list or sond your lists of
wants for special prices.

W. & T.SMITH CO., ''^r/^'

mmmfmffmfmfffmfm

Rhododendron Maximum I
Kalmia Latifolia. |

In all si/.ps and any quantity. p

Special rates on car-load lots. ^

A special opportunity. €

Writf for prices. ^

J. WOODWARD MANNING, |

1 150 Tremont Building, %

BOSTON, MASS. |

Quotations on all other Nursery stock. p

Mrs. Tho«. W. Law- Gomez, dark red — $5 00

r son. pink tl4.00 Mrs l<" Joost. pink.. 260

Kthel Crocker, pink.. 10 UO Trlumpli. are pink.. 150
The Marquis pink 1000 Daybreak shell pk, 100
Genevieve Lord, pink 1000 Flora Hill, white. . 2 00
OlymulH, variegated. 12.00 White Cloud .. 350

G U Crane, scarlet. . 6.50 Mary Wood, fine

America, scarlet 4 00 white 3 00

Melba. llebt pink 350 Jubilee, scarlet 160

Mrs G Bradt, var 5.00 Wm Scott, pink 1.00

Qlacler, white, flne . 4.00 Lizzie McGowan — 1.00

Gen. Maceo, best crimson $5 00 per 100

Mrs.Jas Uean. fine pink 30Operl0O

Nephrolepis Cordata Comoacta. 2Hlnch, $1 00 perlOO.

8 and 10 Inch tne. $12 00 p»r doz
Cash please CARL HAGENBURGER. West Mentor. 0.

Large Elms.

O C lino specimen Elm trees 6 to 9-inch
<mO caliper. 25 to 40 feet high, with well
developed heads. Have been several times
transplanted and will lift with excellent
roots and balK of t-arth. Send for price list.

SAMUEL C. MOON. """"IK^c

Co.), PA.

Always

mention the American Flor-
ist ^vheo yoti order stock.,^

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The ideal pink carnation. Strictly speak-
ing, a commercial variety, yet size and
exhibition qualities are not lacking. The
color is that happy shade called by the
ladies "just right." Its stem is unequalled
_ g^ — ^ — ^ by any carnation. It is a prodigious

I I I 11 11 t/'^^ grower and the most remarkable pro-
III wL 1 1 i^^«^ ducer of high grade blooms we have ever

^^ ■•■-^ grown. An easy, rapid grower; makes

large plants from late cuttings. We can
promise prompt delivery after April 10th. Stock for delivery prior to
that date all sold. Cuttings positively free from rust and in other res-
pects very hard to duplicate. ^^^^•^•^^■^•^•^•^■^•^■^J^

OtNEVIEVE

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Price: Poz . $2; 100. $10; 1000. $75.

Our catamlogue is now ready, giving complete des-
cription of above, also :ill of the other big new ones
at introducers' iTiccs. Also comp ete list of standard
varieties, all the best new and standard chrysanthe-
mums. Catalogue sent for the asking.

H. WEBER & SONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

♦

5000 Large^Flowered
Clematis.

TWO-YE^R FIELD GROWN PLANTS,
^12. OO i:»er Hvm.cir©cl.

(Sample mailed for 15 cts.)

JACKMANNl,

Mme. ED. ANDRE,

RAMONA.

0. H. DREW, Hibernia, N. Y.

CARNATION CUTTINGS,

New Varieties.

Per doz.
Chicago, Red Mrs. Bradt....$1.50

EthelCrocker l.'O

Marquis 2.00

Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson 3.00

Olympia 200

Genevieve Lord 2.00

Estelle, grand scarlet 2.00

Per 100.
t 7.50
10.00
10.00
14.00
12.00
10.00
10.00

Per 1000.
$ 60.00
75 00
75.00
120.00
100.00
75.00
75.00

/^~-«„.— .1 I :.-■«- l^~Our cuttines have been transplanted into soil, and are far su
Uenera.! LISI. '^ to sand cuttings partly rooted quoted at "bargain prices.

100

1000
150.00
40.00
40.00
25.00
40.00
25.00
50.00
25.00
25.00

G. H.Crane $6.00

General Gomez 5.00

General Maceo 5.00

Mrs. Frances Joost 3.00

Mrs. G. M. Bradt 5.00

White Cloud 3.00

Glacier g.OO

Cerise Queen 3.00

Mrs. Jas. Dean 3.00

SURPLUS-1000 single white and pink PRIMROSES, strong, 3-inch pots
@ $2.50 per 100, while they last.

VAUGHAN^S SEED STORE

100

Flora Hill »2.50

America dOO

Melba "-OO

Maud Adams °00

Gold Nugget 3.00

Jubilee 300

Daybreak 200

Tidal Wave • 2.00

Lizzie McGowan 1-50

perior

lOOO
130.00
50.00
40.00
40.00
25.00
20.00
18.00
15.00
12.00

CHICAGO

NEW YORK

NEW

OEUTZIA GRACILIS ROSEA.
PHILADELPHUS MONTEAU DHER-
MINE, from 2!4-inch pots.

Hardy Herbaceous Perennials
our Specially.

Send for price list. NORWOOD NURSERIES,
NORWOOD. MASS.

Rea Brothers.

NEW SlitLLBARK-HICKORY NIT,

"Hornor's Special."

RARE EVERGREEN TREES.

200 0. 0 HANDSOME SHADE TREES,

and Metchs Prolific 0"i"ce. at greatly reduced

prices. Catalogue free.

cms. B. hORNOP & SON. Mt. Holly. N."J.

PLEASE MENliUiN «jS IO OUK AUVcKI ISEKS.

1160

The American Florist.

April 14,

The (Nursery TRhi^e-

AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN.

W. J PBTBRS. Free.: D. 8. LlAkb, Vlce-Prea.
aiOBQE C. SsAQXR, Rochester. N. Y.. Seo'y.

Scarcely a word of root killing is
heard this year.

The American Association of Nursery-
men has received $1,629 80, the amount
of its claim upon N. A. Whitney, Frank-
lin Grove, 111., its former treasurer.

Richard W. Kennedy, nurseryman,
ofDansville, N. Y., has made an assign-
ment to James H. Baker of that city; the
liabilities do not exceed $7,000. Mr.
Kennedy's troubles date back nine years,
beginning with the day upon which a
hail storm inflicted a loss of $9,000.

Last fall Richman & Mills, of Fuller-
ton, Cal, bought 33,000 fruit trees for
$2,367.50 of S. L. Watkins, of Folsom,
who failed to make deliveries as agreed,
thereby inflicting a loss which the pur-
chasers claim amounted to $5,572.50.
They instituted suit for damages and
were awarded a judgment for $2,750.

Fined Under San Jose Scale Law.

The first case under the San Jose scale
law, which was enacted in April, 1899,
was prosecuted in Justice Hoglund's
court yesterday, and M. E. Markel, a
nurseryman at Bowen and Cottage
Grove avenues, was fined $10 for selling
to Mrs. Ida F. Perry, 319 Bowen avenue,
some trees which had not been examined
and certified by the state entomologist.
The law provides that nurseries shall be
inspected each year for evidences of the
presence ol destructive insects. — Chicago
Record, April 13, 1900

Points to Remember in the Fumigation of
Nursery Stock.
Prof. W. G. Johnson, of the Maryland
Agricultural College, otVers the following
suggestions in a bulletin recently pub-
lished by the Pennsylvania Department
of Agriculture:

1. Never let a tree grown by you get
out of your hands unless you have fumi-
gated it.

2. Never fumigate a tree on which you
know there is a San Jose scale. The fur-
nace and not the fumigating house is the
place for such trees. A dead scale on a
tree is just as demoralizing to your busi-
ness as a live one, it seen by the buyer.

3. Never use the gas stronger than .25
gramme cyanide per cubic foot on any
kind of nursery stock.

i. Never leave the trees exposed to the
gas longer than an hour.

5. Never fumigate trees, especially
peach, a second time.
' 6. Never fumigate trees in a car after
it is packed.

7. Never fumigate trees when they
are drenching wet. They may be moist,
even quite damp.

S. Never . puddle the roots of trees
before they are fumigated.

9. Never fumigate cedars and ever-
green trees, unless there is some special
cause for it.

10. Never fumigate trees until the
wood is well matured and the buds thor-
oughly dormant.

11.; Never fumigate after the buds
have begun to open in the spring.

12. Never fumigate June buds and
peach under three feet, with gas stronger
than .18 gramme cyanide per cubic foot.
Better use .16 gramme.

13. Never fumigate buds, grafts or

cions with gas stronger t han . 1 6 gramme.

14. Never leave the cyanide can where
children can reach it.

15. Never let the cyanide can be with-
out a conspicuous label "poison."

16. Never leave the cyanide can
exposed to air. It will absorb moisture
and ruin it.

17. Never take a bag of cyanide out
of a can, until you are all ready to use it.

18. Never leave the door of the fumi-
gating room open a moment after the
cyanide has been dropped in the jar.

19. Never allow a person to go near
or open the door when fumigating.

20. Never allow anybody to enter a
room under ten to fifteen minutes after
the door and ventilators are opened.

21. Never empty residue of jar where
children would play in it.

22. Never allow residue to remain
long in the jar.

23. Never put a new charge in a jar
containing the old residue.

24. Never put sulphuric acid in tin or
iron vessels; it will eat them up. Always
use glass or earthenware.

25. Never lose an opportunity to cau-
tion persons in your employ or on your
place about the danger attending the
inhalation of this gas.

Kingfisher, Okla.— Mrs. J. W. Pres-
ton has staiiied in the florist business
here.

^DORMANT ROSES^

CRIMSON RAMBLER, extra strong 3 year old Budded stock, 4 ft. canes \ Doz., $ 3.00

3 year old Own roots stock, 4 ft. canes, f 100, 20.00

2 year old Budded slock, 3 ft. canes Do7.,$2.00 100, $15.00

Kaiserin A. Victoria, 2 vear budded 100, $15.00 I Herraosa, extra strong Holland grown

Mad. Caroline Testout, 2 year budded. . . " 15.00 ] 2 year Own roots .' 100. $13.00

ALL ON OWN ROOTS, AT SI3.00 PER 100:

Gen. Jacq. .T<ihn Hopper. Magna Charta.

Ulrich Brunner Mad. G. Luizet.

LOW BUDDED STOCK, EXTRA FINE TOPS AND ROOTS, PER 100, SII.OO:

Baroness Rothschild.
Gloire Lyonnaise.
Marie llauraann
Paul Neyron.
Boule de Neige.
Ulrich Brunner.

Mad. G. Luizet.
Mrs. John Laing.
I*rince C de Rohan.
Capt. Christy.
Magna Charta
Gen. Jacq.

Malmaison.
Fisher Holmes.
John Hopper.
Mad. Chas. Wood.
Perle des Blanches.

La France.
Coquette des Alpes.
Giant of Battles.
Gen. Washington.
Marshall P. Wilder.

Clematis. Hydrangeas, Ampelopsis Veitchii. Paeonies. Etc.. in large quantities. Send for prices.

"5*E-rY^o'^1."^- YflUGHflN'S SEED STORE. »*"«c"ArrGV.""'-

GREENHOUSES, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL.

Clematis Paniculatatf Ampelopsis Veitchii

Clematis Panicul ta. llelii sjrowu ion lOOO

No. 1 SHOO S70.00

Nci, r3 O.Oii sn.OO

X size 10.00 sn.iiO

Hydrangea P. G. 1 vear 18.00

•• 2to3rcet 9.0n

•• 3 to 4 feet 12.00

Virginia Creeoflr 43.00

Eulalia Graci lima, strons 15.00

field jirowii.

Ampelopsis Veitchii,

No. 1

Nc. 2

No. 3

X size

XX size

ROSES— Felicite Perpe'u SOO

F a cois Level tiOO

Box Tree, 6 to 12 ineh<-s

lOU
.$6.10
. 5.00
. 4.00
. 8.00
9.0O

1000
J,sn.00
4.^.00
35.00 .
7.1.00
85.00

20.00

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth. N. J.

NORWAY MAPLES.

13£-2

2'/2-S
3-3^3

SILVER MAPLES.

in. cal.

P.r ICO

12-14 feet $25.00

14 IS •• 35.00

15-18 " .W.OO

16-20 " 75.00

18-21 " 100.00

I'er 100

I!4-P4-iu. cal., 10-14 feet 135.00

I5i-2 ■' " 12-16 " 60.00

2-2H ■• 'i 14-18 " 90.00

2'4-2!4 " " 16-19 •■ 110.00

These are grown wide apirt, have good fibrous roots, straight trunl<s, single leaders, symmetrical lops.
CAR L1TS. General nursery slock in large sizes a specially. Field grown Herbaceous Plants.

ISAAC HICKS & SON. Westbury Station, Nassau County, New York.

J^TT J^^JR^T^"^l^_JL;J^R^^J^r' Write for Sample and Prion of .....

==Manetti==

FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. FINE STOCK.

HARRY A. BINYARD, 42 W. 28th St., New York City

in nnn ^^^' Scarlet. Red, White. Willow
in [inn leavea, Engflisli and Turkey, 4 to
'"' 10 feet.

■ 00,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes.

Catalogue on applioatiou. Send estimate of wants for prices.

THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Glenwood Nurseries, MORRISVILLE. PA.

ipoo.

The American Florist.

1161

W7"E make the growing of Roses a specialty and carry an immense stock of them, having ONE MILLION now
on hand. You are invited 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 method of dealing that has built our trade up in the few years we
have been in business, until wc lead the world in Roses.

The following varieties at $3.00 per hundred or $27.50 per thousand; 25 at 100 rates, 250 at thousand rates, 50c. per doz.

Autiustint' Ihilfrii
Bertha Clavt-'l
Burbank

Bi'uute Inconstant
Caroline Marniesse
Christine de Noue
Clara Watson
Climbing La France
Climbing Malmaison
Climbing M^-teor
Champion of tho World
Crown Princess \'ictoria
Caroline Goodrich
Crimson Rambler
Duchess or Albany

The following

Duchfssi' Mari'* Salviiiii

Devouiensis

])uke of York

Empress Fugene

Empress of China

Enchantress

Francis Dubreuil

Gold' n Gate

Helen Cambier

Hermosa

J. li. Viirrone

Kaiserin A. Victoria

La France

Lamar<iue

Le ty Coles

varieties at $2.50 per 100,

Mde. de Wallevill-'

Mde. de Vatrv

Mde. Host*-

M<le. Houore Defresne

Media

Mde. Lambard

Maman Cochet

Meteor

Mary Washington

Mde. Fernet Ducher

Mde. Welche

Mde. Abel de Chatuey

Martjuise de A'ivens

Marie Van Houlte

Hon. Edith Gifford

$22.50 per 1000; 25

Mrs. Robert Garrett

Muriel Graham

Princess Alice de Monaco

Princess \'enosa

Pierre Guillot

Perle des Jardins

Papa Gontier

Rainbow

Royal Cluster

Reine Marie Heuriette

Sunset

Sombreuil

Souv. de la ivralmaisoa

Souv. du Pros. Carnot

Souv. de Jeanne Cabaud

at 100 rates, 250 at thousand

Souv. de (.'atherine Guillot

Souv. de .Mme. Eugeae \'erdier

Sylpii

Santa Rosa

Striped La Franc-'

Solfaterre

Trioraphe de Pernet per*-

Viscountess Folkestone

White Maman Cochet

White La France

W. A. Richardson

White Perle des J.-irdins

White Bougere

Waltham, Queen of

rates, 40c per doz.

Aline Sisle>"

Aiitoint- V'-rdier

Adam

Andre Schwart/.

Anna Ollivier

Agrippina

Apolline

Alba Rosi-a

Archduke Charles

America

Alister Stella Gray

Bon Sileoe

Bridesmaid

Beauty of Stapleford

Beauty of Greenniount

Bouo;ere

Baltimore Belle

Bennett's* Seedling

Clothiid- Soupert

Catherine Mermet

Comtesse de Frigneus*-

Cornelia Cook

Chas. Legrady

Corates'*' Etra Starhemberg

Claire Carnot

Carmine Pillar

Canary

Chas. Kovolli

Cofiuette de Lyon

Comtesse Rlza Du Pari*

Dr. Revmont

Dr. Grill

Duchess do Brabant

Duchesse de Thuringe

Ernest Metz

Etoile de Lyon

Edouard Littaye

Enfjint de Lyon

Fortune's Doubl<' Yellow

General Tar^as

General R. E. Lee

Golden Chain

Hi'nry M. Stanley

Homer

Isabella Sprunt

J"Seph Metral

Jules Finger

James Sprunt

La Princesse >'er:i

La Sylphide

Louis PhiUipe

Louis Richard

LueuUus

La Phu-nix

Mde. Marthe du Bourg

Mde. Elie Lambert

Mde. Jos. Schwartz

Mde. Schwaller

Mde. Scipion Cochet

Mde. Bravy

Mde. Caroline Kuster

M'le. Margottia

Mde. Pauline Labonte

Mile. Daniaizin

Mde. Jur<'

>Ide. de St. Joseph

Mde. Alfred Carriere

Mari"^ Drivon

Marie Guillot

Maurice Rouvier

Marechal Robert

Monsieur Furtado

Monthly Cabbage

Marie Ducher

Mosella

Marechal Niel

Md'lle C. Berthod

Price per Do/.. Per 100

Bladud «1,25 #10.00

Balduin 1.25 10 00

Itardou Job 75 5 00

Climbing Bridesmaid 1.00 ti.OO

Climbing Paul Neyrun 7o 5.00

Price per Do/. P«*r 100

Climbing Wootton % .75 $ 5.00

Coronet 1.00 8 00

Ft'rdinand .lamain 1.00 (5 00

Grass an Teplitz 1.25 10.00

Hrleue (The New Rambler). .75 H 00

Hybrid Perpetual Roses

In '20 leaamg M)ris, *3.r.O p'-r 100, $30.00 i>er 1000.
.'>0o per doz'ii.

Manda's Evergreen Memorial
Roses.

.hrsey B-'autv $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100

Evergreen Gem 1.^0 " 10.00 "

Gardenia 2.(X) " In. 00

Memorial, or Wichuraiana Roses.

Pricf 50 cats per dozen. $;J.00 per 100, $25.00 per

Manda"s 'I'riumph

Univer.'u! Favorite

South Orange l*erfection

Mdlli- Franciseji Kruger

Ophelia

Purple China

Pink Soupert

Princess de HohenzoUerti

Pink Rambler

Queen of Prairies

Queen's Scarlet

Heine Olga de Wurb-mburg

Ruasel's Collage

Safrano

Souv. de un Ami

Sanguinea

Souv. de David

Snowflake

Tennessee Bell'-

The Queen

The Bridr

Triomphedu Luxembourg'

Viscomtesse de Wautier

Virginiii

While Rambler

White Bon Silene

White Daily

Yellow Rambler

Print* per Doz.
Mrs Robert Peary (or (.'limb-
ing Kaiserin) $1.25

Maid of Honor 75

I'reciosa 75

Princess of Wales 1.!

Pink Roaraer
Mrs. Lovett

Rosa Wichuraiana

WE ALSO OFFER CHOICE
STOCK OF THE FOLLOWING

PLANTS

I'fict' per Ui)/..

Abutilons, 6 sorts $0.40

Alternantheras, 'i sorts 30

Aio3'sia, Lemou Verbena 30

Araucaria Excelsa. 4 to G tiers of leaves, $1.00 each... 10.00

Amaryllis Johnsonii and Kelladona 2.50

Alyssum double 3 weft 30

Achauia, Malvavisc -s 30

Agatha'a Cii'lestis, the blue Marguerite 35

Ast aragus Sprt'iigerii.

Asparaiius I'lumosus Nanus

Apple Geranium

Antigonon L"ptopus

Kegonia Res, fine as.^ortment

Begonias, llowering, best sorts

Baby Primrose (new)

Caladium Esculentum, e.xtra fine bulbs

'* " smaller size, but fine bulbs. ..

Coleus, choice bedders

Crotons, tine collection

Calla Lilies, strong bulbs

" smaller si/e, but blooming bulbs

Cyperus Alternilolius

.to

.50

.50
.50
.SO
..50
.40
.75
.50
.35
.50
1 00
.50
.30

Chrysanthemums, best sorts 30

Carnations, leading kinds 40

Camellias, 20 inches nigh, bushy plants, all colors 6.00

<Jannas in 10 leading varieties 50

Carex Japonica A'ariegata 40

Cestrum. night blooming .Jasmine 40

Cyclamen IVrsicum 4ii

Our new wholesale catalogue is now reidy. and will be ma

It coniains all

I'er 100

* 2.60

3.00

2.00

2.00
2.00
2 50
2.50
4.10
3,50
3.00
1.00
3.50
2. 50
6.00
3.50
2 00
4.00
6.50
3.50
2.00
2 00
2. .50

4 00
2.50
2 50
2.50

I'ricf per
$4

clematis, large llowering, 3 sorts
Drac:i'na Indivi-a, 2'2-in. pots .

Fifus F,lasti'*a IJelgica 12 inches high 3

FUCHSIAS all best varieti-s

FER^S, < 'om pacta, Exaltata and Climbing

FER1I BALLS, .lapanese 50o each.

GENISTA CANARIENSIS. fine plants

ti'Tauiums, leading sorts, double and single

Hibiscus. 10 varieties

Ileliotrupes, best varietie

Honeysuckles, several kinds

Jasmines, all leading kind

Marguerite Daisies, white, yellow and blue

j\loon Flowers, white and blue

< ileanders, 4 colors

Otaheite Orange, 214-in. pots
Plumbagos, several varieties

PITTOSPORUM TOBIRA. 4-incli, fine plants 1

PINKS, liardN' garden varieties
Swttinsonia, 2 sorts, white and pink

Selaginella Emelliana

Salvias, several varieties
Sf.robilanthes, royal purple
Smilax, fine young stuff
Thunbergias, 2 kinds, white and purple

Vincas. 3-inch pots

\'erbenas, choice sorts

Niolets, leading kinds

Doz.

ai

.50

00

40
50

Per 100

LARGEST ROSE GROWERS
IN THE WORLD.

lied to all aoplicants. Write for It, as our prices will be sure t j interest )ou.
kinds of Plants, Bulbs, Roses. Etc.

GOOD & REESE CO.

1162

The American Florist.

April 14,

Our PasTiMBS

AnDouncementB of coming contests or other
events of interest to our bowling, shooting and
ovcling 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, 1735 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa.;
or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St.,
Chicago, 111.

At Denver.

This is the score made .■ipril 10

Player 1st

Phil. Scott 2(13

John Berry 200

Michael Bloy 178

.J. A. Valentine

Ed. Emerick 147

Geo. Zimraer 125

2d

3d Av

IWt

244 215

191

210 200

237

142 186

Ifii

156 159

122

150 140

148

115 129

P. s.

At Chicago.
Owing to the Easter rush the boys
have not yet played the remaining four
games to determine the team which is to
meet St. Louis; quite likely this will be
done some evening next week. Follow-
ing are scores ot Degnan and "Joliet."
Player 1st 2d 3d 4th

Savage 160 180 152 126

Hartshorne 122 130 128 122

Degnan 153 132 153 170

At New York.
Five games were bowled in the after-
noon preceding the regular Florists' Club
meeting last Monday evening. The
scores made were not phenomenal but
the noise was. If it were possible to
adequately illustrate the latter in print
this page would make a sensation. The
scores, as recorded, follow:

Player

Traendly

Thielman

1st

129

115

2d
147

141
152

ihi
163

3d

1.54

140
142
107
118
122

89
147

85
110

41 h
136

166
98
138
145
132
115
107
128
97
SI
148
103
185

51,1,
128
160

126

Roelirs

Small

129

135

107

Moody

Butterfleld

Atkins

-.)

Burns

159
115

Shaw

Sinwart

91

At Philadelphia.
Bowling is at fever heat in this staid,
quiet city. Just think of it; 1500 games
were bowled last month, an average of
sixty games per weekday. Many of the
scores are made by the associate mem-
bers who play in the afternoon and on
"oft^ nights." Of the following list five
florists are in the first seven. Messrs.

Hamilton and Johnson are crackerjacks
and their averages seldom fall below
those of last month. The list includes
all who have bowled ten games or over
during the past month:

I'laver Games Pins Av.

Hamilton 15 2 544 169

Johnson IW 17 991 168

Harris 87 13,884 159

Brown 23 3 651 158

Moss 43 6.799 1.58

Conner 40 6,305 157

Westcott 90 13.898 154

.Archer 45 3,919 153

Kuestner 37 5,6'9 152

Peterson 14 2,131 1.52

Smith 48 7.179 149

Moore 12 1.799 149

Walker 27 3.935 145

Allen 92 13 331 144

Scott 24 3.475 144

(iibson .'36 .t 189 144

Anderson 17 2.387 140

Hassard 18 2,470 137

Kift 25 ;i.428 137

Ki^nle 15 20.34 135

Eisfbberv 13 1,716 132

Bousall.: 52 6773 130

Lamb U 1.43> 130

Reber 20 2.567 128

Watson 61 7.767 127

Craig 16 2,018 126

Hallowi-U 15 1837 122

Barnes 19 2,261 119

Burton 13 1533 117

Eimerman 60 6,7.37 112

T.C.Brown .52 5 670 109

McKiiraher 24 2,584 107

Turn V 34 3,599 105

Barrett 43 3,7,52 87

THE MOST
ACCEPTABLE
CUT FLOWER
FOR

DECORATION
PURPOSES

For National Decoration Day uses, bri-
dal, banquet and funeral occasions is the
GRANDIFLORA JASMINE bud; ours
cannot he excelled. This beautiful
flower is a phenomenal keeper; they are
due to bud about May lOih, season last-
ing about one month. Prices are fS.OO
per thousand, 75c per 100, f. o. b. Alvin,
Texas. Terms cash with order. Orders
booked now.

J. M. WEEMS,

IIV,

'X^E^A.®.

oor^E^us

ROOTED
CUTTINGS

VERSCUAFFELTII, GOLDEN Q,UEEN,
.Vssorted kinds. Usual prices

H. FOSIER. 45 king Street, Dorchester, Mass.

Oh! What a Difference

Between the usual auction room stock and that we are
going to open up this season. Mr. McCarthy has just
returned from Europe after inducing growers of high
repute to consign stock such as is seldom seen in the
United States. It will be offered at the regular auction
sales April 20th, 24th and 27th. It includes 20,000
Hybrid Roses, 5000 Ornamental Conifers and Ever-
green Shrubs, 50,000 deciduous Trees and Shrubs, all
the most desirable sorts. Symmetrical specimens of
Cupressus, Box and Retinospora. Fifty splendid
standard and pyramidal Bays. All in fine condition.
Send for Catalogue. Remember the date. Sales begin
at 9:30 A. M. promptly each day. ^ 'j< -^ ^ 'J* ^h ^h

N. F. McCarthy & co. " "-.-.iii^iniss

We are the Oldest, Largest and Most Reliable Gut Mower Commission House In the West,

Price per Hundred.

short 110.00 to $12 50

18 00

Am. Beauties,

Am. Beauties, medium 15.00 to

Am. Beauties, fancy, fair length 25 CO to

Am. Beauties, long 50 00 to

Meteors, extra select 8.00 to

Brides, Maids, extra select 6 oo to

Meteors, Brides, Maids, good average 5 00 to

Perles, extra select 4.t0 to

Roses, our selection

Carnations, special fancy varieties

Carnations, choice 4.00 to

Carnations, good average 2.50 to

Carnations, our selection

BEST STOCK

Valley, our specialty — the best 2 50

35 03 " Smilax 12.50 to

75 00 2 Harrisii

10.00 " Callas

8.00 ^ Daffodils, single and double 2 00 to

7 00 . Daisy, Forget-me-not 75 to

6.00 O Adiantum

4.00 Q Asparagus per string, 50c to 75c

600 ^ Mahonia Leaves 1.00

5.00 . Leucothoe Sprays per M, |6.50 .75

3.50 Q. Galax per M, 1.25

2.00 Common Fetns per M, 2.00

ALWAYS SHIPPED UNLESS OTHERWISE ORDERED.

42 44 East Randolph St

CM10A.G0

I^ISST» Subject to change «ithoul notice

Price per Hundred.

Violets and Pansies 8 ,60 to J .75

3 50

15.00

12 50

12.50

4.00

1.00

1.00

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fS^/aV GBAFTEl. WINTER BLOOMING.

Itrides, Ilridt'sniHid. Cioldoii Gate.

GRAFT'^D. SUMMEi BICOWING.

Pink SoujiiTt. Clothilde Soupert, Kai
Augusta Victoria, President Carnot.

OWN ROOTS.

Miiinan Cochct. white and pinli, 2V4-in.
pots. I* ices on any ([uantity.

H.P..I0W budded, in variety $10.00 per 100

Clothilde Soupert, domiunt 12.00 per 100

BOBBINK & ATKINS

RUTHERFORD. N. J.

GraftedRosesiii

ORDERS BOOKED NOW.

AM. BEAUTY, BRIDE, BRIDES-
MAID, CARNOT, GOLDEN GATE,
KAISERIN, METEOR- 2>^ in. pots,
|12 00 per 100; $90.00 pet 1000.

S. J. RELTER, Westerly R I.

Please mention (fie Amey ican Fiorist wlie7t uyiLin^

Kf\I8ERIN««»Gf\RN0T

GILT-EDGE STOCK.
^^Plant NOW for summer bloom.

ROBERT SIMPSaN, Clifton, N. J.

Please mention the A mencan F/ortsi ivfien 'ivt tting.

Roses — ^

Bride, Bridesmaid, Perle, Sunset,
Golden Gate aid Kaiserin.

HUNTSMAN & CO., Cincinnati.

Please menliov the A rne> ican Florist when irf liiner.

BRIDES and MAIDS,

2V^in., ready for a 3-in. shift
CASH $3 00 a 100,

WITH ORDER. $25.00 8 1000.

J. B. HEISS,

The Cxotic Nurseries. DAYTON, 0.

AMERICAN BEAUTY. ^' -

Per 100 Per 1000

2!4-inch pot3 $5.00 $45.00

BRIDES, 2'/2-inch 3.50 30.00

BRIDESIVIAIUS, 2!4-inch 3.50 30.00

PERLES, 2/2-inch 3.50

CASH WITH ORDEK.

JOHN MUNO, Rogers Park, Chicago.

SPECIALTIES

PIOSES, Irom ii-lnob pots.

CARNATIONS, for all dellverr.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.
Pnoeilow. Bend tor list. VIOLETS.

WOOD BfOTHeRS. nSHKILU. «. Y.

CYCLAMEN SEt DUNGS, s^t^rri^,?;^

planted, strong seedlings, $2.60 per hundred.

CASH PLEASE.

HENRY EICHHOLZ. Waynesboro, Pa.

IN BEST
...VARIETIES

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

2^ -in. Stock, t

T

PERLE ROSES

$3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000.
Ai STOCK. BEST IN MARKET.

WI[TOR BROS.,

51 Wabash Ave.

.CHICAGO.

')imNiMiMN)NiMN)mttM)tmit{itNViii^

ROSE PLANTS

4

From 21 1> in. Pols.

Per 100

THE BRIDE $3.00

BRIOESMAID 3.00

METEOR 00

Per 1000

$?5 00

25.00

25.00

'T'HESE are clean, strong
plants, fully up to the
character of the stock we
have sent out in previous
years. All stock is guaran-
teed, all orders are carefully
filled and well packed.

J. A. BUDLONG,

37-39 Randolph St.,

Z. cniCAGo.

LIBERTY

ORDERS RECEIVED NOW
FOR APRIL AND MAY
DELIVERY....

^jf GRAFTED ROSES. Kaiserin now ready to

*■' ship. Orders booiced for Brides and Brides-

maids. Prices on application.

AHERICAN BEAUTY, own roots, 2Vi.-inch pots, ^6.00 ^
per 100; $50.00 per 1000. ^

ROBERT SCOTT & SON,

SHARON HILL,

DEL. CO., PA.

S&&:&eg-:&&&&&&;&&&&&:g;gi&&6S;&&g

WE HAVE OUR USUAL FINE STOCK OF

American Beauty Plants.

JOHN BURTON, Wyndmoor. Philadelphia, Pa.

FIRST PRIZE ^"SII AMERICAN BEAUTIES

at the American Rose Society's Exiiibition.

Plants from 2 x 3-inch rose pots, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000.

JOSEPH HEACOCK, - Wyncote, Pa.

Please Mention American Florist.

60,000 WINTER FLOWERING ROSES

Grafted and on Iheir Own Roots-

SEND FOR PRICES.

J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

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Apri[ 14.^

CARNATIONS.

Strong, Well-Rooted Cuttings.

SELECT STOCK.

Per 100 Per 1000

G. H. Crane $6.00 |5o 00

Morning Glory 6.00 50.00

Gen. Maceo 6.00 50 00

Glacier 600 5000

America 5 00 40.00

Gomez S.oo 40.oo

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt 5 00 40 00

White Cloud 4 00 30.00

Mary Wood 3.00 25.00

Mrs. F. Joost 3 00 25.00

And other standard sorts.

fIVE 1900 NOVELTIES.

Per 100 Per 1000

Mrs. Thos. Lawson Si4.ou S120 00

Ethel Crocker 10.00 75.oo

Marquis »o.oo 75.00

Olympia 1200 100.00

Genevieve Lord lo.oo 75.00

Send for Descriptive Price List.

F. Dorner & Sons Co

LAFAYETTE. IND.

Perpetual Blooming

eXM GflRNflTIONS

Crossings between Marguerite and Remontant.

Tliey !ire what we can lecomiiieinl as truly sum-
mer flowering varieties. They begin to bloom in
the field in July ami continue until frost sets in.
Flower.s medium size, growth very rapid. Can
offer them in 10 varieties in as many oolors, well
eitablisbed plants, at «5.00 per 100, by express, or
the set of 10 varieties R. f. for 50o by m.ail.
rTliri OOnOI^CD the best pink carnation,
tIntL bnUuNtn, well established plants
from i'/i-incb p.'t.s, tlO 00 per IW. Rooted Cut-
tings, 88.00 per KM.

nth and Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.

WANTED....

Rooted cuttings of Hydrangea Mons-
trosa, Tiios. Hjgg and Ramis Pictus.
Quote prices per ICO, clean, healtiiy
stoclc. Address
SCHMIDT & BQTLEY, Springfield. Ohio.

CRIMSON RAMBLERS

Extra heavy, 4 feet tall, 3-5 canes,
|12 per 100. Good, 1 year plants,
IS inches tall, 3 or more canes,

|S per 100.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO.. ^E'w^yK
American Beauties

Now ready to send out, and the best
lot of plants I ever grew. 2x3 inch
rose pots, $6 per 100: $50 per JOOO.

JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa.
NEW ROSES ::::

GRUSS AN TEPUTZ, an exceedingly heal-
thy, strong griiwing foreing rose, similar to
Liberty, but a strimuer grower.

MAD. RENE aERARD, the improved Mad.
Capucinr. Fine stock. Write for priees.

BOSTON FERN, sirong 'JVi in., f.^.00 ]»r 100.

THE CONARD & JONES CO , Wtst Grove, Pa.

Carnation Cuttings!

Per 100

G. H. CRANE 15,00

WHITE CLODD 2.00

TRIUMPH 1.50

E VANSTON 2.50

GOLD NCGGET 2.00

JUBILEE 2,00

FLORA HILL 1.25

ROSE

Per 100

LA FRANCE $2.00

PERLE L.'iO

METEOR 1.50

PLANTS FROM

Per 100 Per 1000

METEOR J3.00 K5.no

MAID 3.00 25.00

liRIDE 3.00 25.00

Per 1000

Per 100

DAYBREAK

11.25

115.00

ARGYLE

1.25

ARMAZINDY

1,25

20.00

McGOWAN

75

15.00

MAYOR PINGREE

I.OO

15.00

WM. SCOTT

1,00

10.00

TIDAT. WAVE

1.00

E CUTTINGS.

Per 1000

• Per 100

J17.50
12.50
12.50

BRIDE

11.50

BRIDESMAID

1.50

Per 1008
110,00
10.00
10.00
5.00
7.50
7.50
7.50

Per 1000

112.50

12.50

Per 100 Per 1000

PERLE J3.I10 $25.00

LA FRANCE 3.50 30. (X)

KAISERIN 4.00 35.00

All rooted cuttings sold under the condition that, if not satisfactory, they are to be returned
at once and money will be refunded,

GEORGE REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago.

«)'*

Ethel Crocker

30,000 plants from soil for April and
May delivery. Crocker has filled every
claim made for it and is worth a trial by
every grower who wants the best pink
carnation in the market.
25 for $2.50; 100 for $1000; 250 for $18.75;
1000 for $75 00.

DAMCICC V-r&y^et. c%a~>cl

Two good bedding novelties. Trans-
planted seedlings at $1.00 per 100. A
few of my regular strain. Write for prices.

DWARF PETUNIAS.

Adonis, carmine with pure white throat,
and Snowball, a pure white; they are
always in bloom and a good plant for
retail. 25 of each for $1.00 or $2.01]
per 100. from 2-inch pots.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.
I CHICAGO CARNATION CO. I

i Carnation Specialists, I
CARNATIONS ''"°^L?nNGs.

Crane $6 per 100, America $5 per 100, White
Cloud $4 per lOn, ,Tubilce t'i per 100, .Scott, Day-
break. Victor, Flora Hill, McG'.nvan, Evelina,
Eldorado, $1.25 per lUO. $10 per 1000.

SOSES. 2-iu. Pots, Select Stock.

Perle 4c, Brides and Bridesmaids 3c, Send for
list of ottier varieties.

WM. MURPHY. Station F, Cincinnati. 0.

CARNATIONS.

strong and well routed cultliiKB ready now of the

following varieties: Per 100. Per 1000.

Eldorado »1 25 110 00

Scott 1.26 10 00

McCowan 1.25 10 ou

Portia 1.25 10 00

Ivory and Silver Spray 1 00 H 00

AiKo Bne Lady H. Campbell, rooted

runners 75

JOS. RENARD, Unionville. Chester Co., Pa.

PJ} JfiJJg Cordala Compacta. Fine
^^ plants from bench at iS2.00
L» fcr too. Casli.

H. P. SMITH, Piqua. O.

CUTTINGS

Per 100 Per lOCO

G. H. CRANE fS.CO

AMERICA 3.00 $25,00

MELB4 3.00 25.00

LESLIE PAUL 3.00 25.00

GOV. GRIGGS 3.00 25.00

MRS. BRADT 2.50 20.00

JOOST 2.50 20.00

EVANSTON 2,50 20.00

JUBILEE 2.00 15,00

NUGGET 2 00 15 00

FLORA HILL 1.50 12 50

TRIUMPH 1 50 12,50

VICTOR 150 12 50

DAYBREAK 1.25 10.00

ARGYLE 1.25 lO.OO

ARMAZINDY 1.25 10 CO

McGOWAN 100 7.50

PINGREE 1,00 7,50

NIVEA 1.00 7,50

EVELIMA 1,00 7.50

SCOTT 1.00 7.50

MORELLO 1.00 7.50

ROSE CUTTINGS.

Per 100 Per 1000

METEOR $1.50 $12.50

BRIDESMAID 1.50 12.50

BRIDE 1.50 12.50

GOLDEN GATE 2,50

ROSE PLANTS.

i^ieoAi syi^ijv. iF»oTS.

Per 100 Per 1000

METEOR »3,00

BRIDESMAID 3 00

BRIDE 3,00

PERLE 3,00

GOLDEN GATE 4,00

KaISERIN 4.00

J25,00
25,00
25.00
25.00
35.00
35.00

All Plants and Cuttings sold with
the express understanding that if not
satisfactory they are to be returned
at once, when money will be refunded.
Write for prices on larger lots.

PETER REINBERG,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Please mentioti the American Florist luhen ivriting..

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Mrs. Frances .loost $2.60 JM.OO

Mrs. James Uean 2.50 20.00

Cerise Queen 2.00 15.00

Mrs. McBurney 1.50 12.00

Wm. Scott I.OO 7.50

Dorothy Sweet 3.00 2.i.00

Victor 2.00 1.5.00

New York 2.00 1500

Painted Lady, cerise... 1.50 12.00

BOSEB. fnmi 2Vi-in. pots. 100 1000

Hfauties $().U0 160.00

Brides 4.00 35.00

Cjimrantef'd strictly flrst-cliiss stoclv
discount on 1000 liits. 500 at 1000 rales

100 1000
Daybreak, It. pink 11.25 JIO.OO

John Young 13.00 12.5.00

White Cloud 3..50 25.00

Alaska 1.50 12.00

Genesee 2.00 1.5.00

Mary Wood 3.00 25.00

Evelina 1.25 10.00

Flora Uill 1.50 12.00

McUowan 1.00 7..50

1)0?,.

Mrs. Lawson 13.00

Olvmpia 2.00

Ktlic'l Crocker 1.60

(Jnnt'vieve Lord 2.00

t^hicafjo 1.50

Marquis 1.50

100

1000

114.00

tl 20.00

12.00

100.00

10.00

7.5.00

10.00

75.00

7.50

80.00

10.00

75 00

Soarle-e. 100 1000

G. H. Crane J6.00 ».50.00

Portia 1.50 12.00

America 4.00 3.5.00

Hun Ton 2.00 15.00

100

1000

Cri

Evanston .

rr^mor*..

!.00 16.00

Maids $4.00 J3,5.00

I'lTles 4.00 35.00

and fr^e from disease. Cash

50:it lOOrali-s.

"v^iHear^teca.ioo looo

Mrs. Hradt 14.00 $.35.00

I'syche 1.60 12.00

Arraazludy 1.60 1000

Eldorado 2.00 1,5.00

Gold Nugget $2.50*20.00

Gov. Pingree 1.50 12.00

Argyle $1.50 $12.00

LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS,

JAMESTOWN,

N. T.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS M

For
Single Stem
Pot
Plants

Tlit' folluwint; art* con-
sidered the best for tliat
purpose, and we now
have a larf^e stock in
tine condition for im-
mediate shipment. . . .

FROM 2!4 IN. POTS. p,.r lOO

Mrs. H. Robinson $ 3 00

Mcrza 10.00

Ivory 3 . 00

Mela 5.00

Maj. Bonnaffon 3 00

Solar Queen 3 00

Georgiana Pitcher 3.00

Minerva 3 00

Mrs. O. P. Bassett 3 no

Merula 3.00

V. Morel 3.00

Pink Ivory 3 00

Idavan 5.00

Rustique 6.00

Lady Hanham 5. CO

Black Hawk 3.00

Geo. W. Childs 3.00

Red Warrior 3. TO

Mrs. .T. J. Glessner 3.00

Mrs. n. Wi'i'ks 3 OO

ADRHM.
MICH.

NATHAN SMITH & SON,

1,000 CHftYSANTHEMUMS.

....Good Commercial Varieties,

STRONG 2'.,. IN. POTS. AT -fi.Ofl PER 100. OR

WILL SELL THE WHOLE LOT AT

$1.5.™ FOR CASH ONLY.

C. G. NANZ ^ Owensboro, Ky.
Kew Yellow Chrysanthemum

WALTER MOLATSCH

Ready Marcb Ist, 1900.

Price 50c each, $4.00 per doz., $25.00 per hundred.

Three certificates by (.'. S. A. F'or sale by
DAILLEDOUZE BROS.. Flatbush, Brooklyn. N. Y.. and
H. A. MOLATSCH. 68lh St., bet. 8th & 9th Avenues,

Brooklyn. N. Y

Chrysanthemums

Yellow Q,uefn. Mrs. Robinson. G. Kalb. Merry
Monarch, Maj. BonnnlTou, Ivoiy, Lady Playfair.
75 cents per 100 BEGONIA Rex R. C fine m"ixed,
$1.50 perlOO. AGERATUIVI dwarf or tall, 2-in. pots,
$1.50 per 100. VINCA VAR.. 2-in. pots, $1.50 per 100.
Good clriin slock at low prices for cash.

H. DANN & SON, Westfield, N. Y.

Now Rcady-Ncw Pink Chrysanthemum
MISS FLORENCE E. DENZER

Cert If Ice tea by i he C. 8. A. Dec. 21st, 1899.

Tbe latest Mum. Blooms for rhrlptmae. See cut In
FlorlBts' Review of Ileo 21. 181I9 Rooted Cuitlngs,
»8 00 per 100; from 2M-ln. Dots, SIO 00 per lOO

Summit Av & AnpeliqueSI.

Rooted
Cuttings

mr> 7tini mcv summttAv aAnaenqu
.1 IVULANtK, WESTH080KEN.N

VINCA VINES AND SMILAX.

4-inch pot Vinca Vint-s $8.00

2M-inch pot Vinca Vioes 2.50

Plants from flats (these have beun in flats for

past two months) I 50

2>4-inch pot Smilas 2.00

Cash With Order or C. O. I>.
WM. A CLARK & SON, 59 State St., Watertown. N. Y.

\m

A New
Pure Glistening'White

CARNATION

Well Tested,
Has Proved a Great

Success
Wherever Grown.

^^

It is a strong grower, with long, stiff stems, large size, fine form and sub-
stince; fragrant, perfect calyx; never bursts, long keeper, blooms very freely
and without cropping from October on.

Rooted Cuttings now ready. $1,50 per Doz., $io per loo,
$75 per 1,000. Cash with Order.

F. B. TINKER, Peru, Indiana.

EmTmnnnTrTTmTTmimmTmTTmmTTmta

I BAY TREES

I AZALEAS

I ACACIAS

f FERNS

I FICUS

I PALMS. I

I BepnIaGlolrede Lorraine i

I EDGAR.

I write ro, prices- WAVERLEY, MASS. t
tTHiummiiitminmiimimminmiminn

Hiease yncrttion the American Florii.t when writing.

Fine,
Stocky Plants.

Per 100

Alternanthera, yellow, $1.75, red $2 00

Oxalis Flonbunda, fine for vases » \\ 2.00

Ageratum, 3 var ^^W 2.0O-

Double Petunia, 3-in. pots 3^75

Coleus. 2 and 2H-in. pots, good asst \.. 2.00

GERANIUMS 2»4-in. pots, ray selection 3.0O

3 '• " " 4,00

Centaurea Gymnocarpa, 2-in. pots 2.OO

Verbenas, 2 and 2K-in. pots. iKood asst 2 00

Vinca Vines, 2 var., fine for vases ■ 3.00

Carnations, 5 var.. 2-in. pots \\ 3*00

Asparagus Sprengerii, May 1st 400

Smilax, May 1st, 2-in. pot 1000, $8.00 1.00

Pansy Plants from cold frames 2.OO

Heliotrope, white and purple 2.50

CASH PLEASF

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM

DELAWARE, O.

Please mention the A merican Florist when writing

PETINIAS, DOIBLE rRINGED_

From i inch puts per lOO, $3.00

GKRANIUM.S, mi.'ied, 2-inch.. " 2 50
COB.E.V SCAN UENS, 3-inch.. •■ 20O

E. I. RAWLIN08, QUAKERTOWN, PA.

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April 14,

Orchids.

The Koflmau Collection of Orchids to be sold in
order to liquidate the business. The largest and
most valuable collection of orchids in the world.
Cattleya, Cypripedium, Dendrobium, Ca--
logyne and other rare varieties.
Exquisite specimens of
Cattleyas Trianie, Gigas, Percivaliana.

Mossia?, and others.
Cypripediums Bellatulum, Insigue, Law-
renceanum, Harrisianum, Massaianum,
Spictrianum and others, unique and of
great beauty.
They will be sold in whole or in part, with or
without the lease of the greenhouse at Walden,
Orange county, N. Y. Call or address J. B.
BLOOMINGD.i.LE,78 5TH AV., NEW YORK.
Pleaie menlion the American Florist when writing

ARAUGARIA EXOELSA,

2'-i inch pots, 2 to 3 tiers $16.00 per 100

3 " "6 to 8 in , 3 tiers, JiO.OO per 100

GREVILLEA ROBUSTA,^ 'S^'r";^^"^

ARECA LAPIDA, a-m. pots hoc per lOO

r*. i.ui3E;]vrA.iviv,

PacKic Nurs ry, san Francisco, cal.

»yX/\T X'l'C! ^'"^ 'i* "'" ''™8 '■'' order
V l\fX»I* ±. » Rooted CutiiDgs. Al stock,
free from disi-atf; Mnrie Louise. Farquhar, I ady
rampbell. Sv\;iuli'y White and I'rin ess of Wales.

Chrysanthemums ^^,

of Ivory, Maj. B.mnalTon. litTt;mann, Robinson.
Etc.. al a bargain tor .0 days only; $3 per lUO, S15
per 1(100. Write for calalogue.

CRABS & HU4TER. Grand Rapids. Vich.

NEW
GERANIUM

A GR*M> NOVKLTV.

Color bright crimson: dwarf, compact grower,
profuse bloomer, good foliage, very attractive.

4-inch pots 3oc each, «3.5ii per doz.

3 ■• " 2-^c " 2.50

014 " ■• IBc, " l.fiO

CARL RAUTH, Springfield, III.

Please mention the A mericau riorisl -.then 7ct tttng.

DEWEY

Send 50c or $1 00

For samples
and priCHs of
Ro-fi. BriiJes,

Maids, Perles. KnisiT-ns. Woottons. Golden Gate.

La Fram^e, or Geraniums in 3 in. Pink, Red,

White and Salmon.

GEO. A. KUHL,

F»eli:in, 111.

NEW DAHLIASoe^

Largest and most complete collection of
new and superi ir varieties true to name.
Write for special prices on list of wants.
Also High Gr>de Mixed Dahlias and Dahlias
under Separate Colors.

W. p. PEACOCK. Atco. N. J.

Edward B. Jackson,

WHOLFSME FLORIST.

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only.

In any quantity, for the least money.

STAMFORD. - CONN.

Please mentiov the A merican Florist when ui ilhig.

GARDENING

This Is the paper to reoommend to your

oustomers, the leading horticultural

Journal in America for amateurs. ■ • • •

•2.00 Per Year. Sample Copies Free.

Liberal terms to florisU who take sabsortptlons.

THE 6ARDENIN6 CO. M'"-" »""■ CHIGA60.

Ne^ DOIBLE flOWERINO BEGONIA

Everb looming.

{Begoiiia SemperJIo>fyis).

Largest Stock '"^"^ Country

BOULE DE NEIQE (white).
QLOIRE DU nONTET (dark pink)
NANCY (light pirk)
TRIOMPHE DE LORRAINE (crimson)

GOOD STRONG PLANTS.

GOOD HOUSE PLANT.

GOOD BEDDER.

4 Plants. il.OO: 100 plants. $20.00
25 Plir.ts at too rate.

WALTER H. V.URD3CK, %l^'^^S^V:'f^....

GERANIUMS.

AMFRICA— out of 4-inch pots. strong; grandest

Geranium under the sun. 50 cts. each; $5 00

per dozen, $».00 per hundred.
M/^&S — 2V2-iuch, strone. fine plants, standard

border Geranium. $4.00 per huudied; $35.00

l»'r tbousand
DRYDEN— 3!4-inoh pots, strong plants, finest

fancy b. dder, will become a favorite standard

when better known. $10.00 per hundred.
NOVELTY SET (IS) "f 1899, including one

America, 214-inch pots, greatest money value

ol the season. $3.0C per set.

Oar stock i • In the heulthieat possible Con-
di ion. IVCasli please

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro. Pa.

New Double Begonia
Semperflorens

(Le

New llouble Begonias).

BOULE DE NEIGE, double white,
NANCY double light pink,
GLOIRE DU MONiET. double pink,
IRIOMPHE Dc LOHRftlNE doulile cerise
or clierry color, or very dark pink.

35c each; the set for $1.00, free by mail.

EDWIN LONSDRE,

Wyndmoor,

Montgomery Ci. PA

Money Order Oflice,

Chestnut Hill.
Sta H Phihdelphia

..The Finest and Largest Stock
in the world.

SANDER

FLORISTS' ORCHIDS

ST. AIBANS. fNGUNDand
BRUGES, BELGIIM.

Send for List of Commercial Varieties.

A. DIMMOCK, Agent. 60 Vesey St , N. Y.

FORGET-ME-NOT. winter blooming, from flats,
»l.,So 2i4-in. $3.00. 2!4-in. $;i.60 uer 100.

AGER4TUM white and blue, E. C. 75o; flats $1.00;
2H- in. $J.O"i per 100. Per 100

PARIS DAIS", white, R. C. $1.00; flats $I.S0

DOUBLE A YSSUW R. C. $1.00; flats 1 M

VARIEGATED V.NCAS. from flats 1.50

All plants In tl ^t- strontr and well eatHbllBhed, ready

for 2^ or a-lneh pots Cash with order, please.
CHARLES S. DUTTON.

85 West 12th Street, HOLLAND, MICH.

MY SPECIALTY.

CYCLAMEN PERSiCUM SPLENDENS dGANTFUM.

Finest strain iu ilie world. Now ready to ship,
: a splendid stock of p'ant^ in four separnte
eolors, Iroiu 2-iuch pots, $i.O) per 100; $3,=>.oO per
1100. From 214 inch pots. $5.0u per lOO; $40.00
per 1000. Sutisfaclio ■ guaranteed.

PAUL MA PER. East Stroudsburg, Pa.

. -THE. ,
JENNINGS STRAIN

FINE, STOCKY PLANTS from cold frames,

in bud and bloom, $1.50 per hundred; $13.00

per thousand
SMALL PLANTS by mail 60 cts. per hundred.

Cash with order.
E. B. JENNINGS, Lock Box 254. Southport. Conn.

QROWEEl OF THE FINEST TANHIKH.

PANSIES

Last Call for Carnations

10,000 ROOTED CUTTINGS '"'you'rwa'ts.
10,000 U A ROOTED CUTTINGS foVwing;

Per 100

2,000 G. H. Crane $ 2.00

1.600 Mrs. fi. Bradt 1.25

700 Gold N ugget 1 .00

1,300 Marv Wood 1.50

400 While Cloud 1.00

1,000 Flora Hill 50

1,600 America 1.50

1,010 Glacier 1.50

1.000 Melba 1 25

5CI0Y How Rabv Primrose u bloom, 214-in. 5 00

500DeRooMittin2G ranium(new)2H " 5.00

1.000 Obconica in bloom 2V4 " 2.50

1,000 ■■ •' •' flne 5 " 8.00

1.000 Chinese 2« " 1 00

7 000 Named Geraniums, our sel Hi " 2.00

4.1H0Double Petunias, mi.xed 2H " 2.00

2 ono Petunias. Giants of Cal. 8ingle,2>i " 2.00

3.000 M me. Salleroi Geranium 25< " 1.50

30,000 Coleus, our selection only iH " 1.50

10,000 Mixed Coleus 2M " 1.25

10,000 Large Punsv Plants, in bud 1.00

1.000 red and yellow Iresines 1 50

10,000 Alternaiithera, red and large leaved. .. 1.50

5.1 00 Firget-me-not 2H-in. 1 50

1,500 Lobelia. Crystal Palace Gem...2>i " 1.50

1,000 California Moss 2M " 1.50

1,000 Mesembryanthcmum erectum. .2!^ " 1.50

2.000 Begonia Red Vernon, bedder. ..2!^ " 1.50

2,000 •' Pink Erfordi bedder, ZH " 1-50

2,000 " Sandersii. bedder 2^ " 1.60

5,000 " our sel ction, named, 2y " 1.50

Write us for large Ferns 5 " 10.00

The Morris Floral Co.,

Roses, Bedding Plants, Etc.

Per 100
Hybrid Roses, best v:\rs. of assorted colors.. $ 4.00

Monthly R"ses. best kinds 3.f0

Climbing Roses, assorted colors and vars. . . 3.00
Geraniums, best kinds, 3-inch, $3.00; 4-mch 6.00

Verbenas, assorted 2.50

Alternanthera. Aurea Nana and P. Major. . . 2.50

Coleus. assorted 2 50

Dahlias, dry roots, assorted 5.00

Carnations, good kinds, $3.00 to 5.00

Asters, finest v^irletie^ 1.50

Hydranseas. assorted 2^.2 and 3 in.. $4; 4-in. 10.00

Furiuaiuiu Grande. Syz-in., $8.ai; 3-in 10.00

Genista Racemosa. 3- in 6.00

FHverfew, Little Gem 3 00

Hibiscus, single and double 4.00

Fuchsias, assorted 3.00

Heliotrope, assorted 3.00

Chrysanthemums, assort'»d 3.00

S«ord Ferns, SVo-m.iS^ 00: 3-in.,$7.00 4-in., 10.00
Asparagus P. Nanus, 3-in., $5; 3 in.. $8;4 in., 15.00
Pteris and S^laginella Ferns. 3in.. ^ and .. 6.00

Adiftntum Cuneatum, 3-iD.. $6; 4-in 8.00

Cannas, 3 and 4 in 4 00

Alyssum, Double lorn Thumb 3.0O

Write for complete list of Dianta* with
vari'tie*?, alAo Tr*-e »• d Plant Labels,
Mailing nd ExDr<*ss Boxeo. end a gen-
eral line of Florists' Supplies.

WILLIAMS & SONS CO , Batavia, Illinois.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGchl. Bne plants, 21/2-

in. pot $4 per 100

NEW fORGET-ME-NOT. Sutton's Gems.

large plants ready to bloom 85 per 100

DAHLIAS, named sorts, add roots $4 per 100

BEGONIAS, (tuberous) single 82 per 100

GLOXINIAS. Uue strain $3 per 100

GLADIOLI. Bne mixture, 2d size $4 per 1000

StND FOR CAIALO .U£ AND LISr OF BULBS,

A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia.

Orchids! ^

^Ve are headquarters for established and
imported Orchids in the United States.
Our new price list is now ready.

LAGER & HURRELU ^****"' "*■ ^

Orchid Qrowers and Importers.

M^ase mt'fifion the Amencan Florist when ivriling.

GOOD PLANTS by express $2.B0
per 600: $4.00 per 1000. SEED as

usual.

O. SOLTAU d. CO..

I9» Grant Ave.. JERSEY CITY. N. J.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1167

Home Grown Palms

Pots Perdoz. Per 100

Kentia Belmoreana 3-n. $3.ii0 »i1.00

4-in. 5.00 40.00

Size Char.

Pots. Leaves. High.

5, 5-7 18-24, »9-$PJ S70-J80

6, 7-8 20-25, 18 144

7, 7-8 36-40. 30-36 240-290
Kentia Forsteriana, 3-in. $2 50 per doz.; $20 pir 100

4 in. $.i.00 •• $35

.^ 5-6 24-30, $9-JI2 $7.5-$95

6, 7 8 25 30, 18 144

7. 7 8 3.5-42, 28-30 225
' " 8-9 7 8 $3.00 to $4.00 each.

Latania Borbonica, 2V4-in. .60 5.00

3-ia. 1.25 lO.iiO

4-in. 3.00 23.00

5, 5-8 15-20, 5.00 40.00

" " 6, 6-8 16 24, 8.60 65.00

7, 6-8 18-24, 12.00 90.00

8, 7 8 28-34, 22 00 175.00

9, 7-9 28 36, 34 00 272.0C
Ficus Elastica 5 inch, doz. $5.00; 6-in. $8.00 doz.
Livistona Rolundifoiia. 7 in.. l2-r4 leaves, $2.50 to

$:!iH) eH.-h. Pand'ous Veitchii, 4 in. to 14-in.,
50c to.tlOcii'-h. Boston Ferns, oo to $2.00 each.

Cycas. Dracaenas. Asparagus, ec, in large variety.
We have over 150,000 Tropical Plants. Terms

cash, but inspection allowed at express oflfice.

ALBERT FUCHS,

2059-73 IT. Halsted St.. CKICAOO.

ESTABLISHED 1884.

Crlm«on Verachaffeltll and Golden Qoeen, 17 00
per 1000, 75c per lilO: 2-ln pots, II 50 per 100. r'oleua
In vHrlrly. S6 p.r 1000. tiOc per lUO, 2-ln pots $1 "^^ 100
ACERATUM, Blue nnd Wbite, "5c ner lUO; 1^4 In..
ll.iSper lOO Prtnoeas Pauline, 1100 per 100; l»j,-ln.

rots *l 50 per 110.
ANT ALYS'UM.flOOperlOO. •

SALV.A, ;4piendenB and Bedman, tl.25per 100: 2-ln.

pot. $1 'S pe' 100 __

HEi-IOTROPE. f. varieties, named. fl.OO per 100; l?i

In. po' 11 4 periuo.
CUPHE A (Cluar I'lant). tlOO per 100.
F"CHSIA"» ll.WperlOO 2>^-ln pots, $2 50 per 100.
FEVERFEW. 11.50 per 100; »I2.00 per M ; 2-ln. pot.

fi uu vx iia
VINuAS, «I25 per 100; 4-ln. pots. tSOO per 100, fTO.OO

per M Fine plants.
Theatwve are nioted outtlnga. except when noted.

CA8H Mr.^T ACrOMPANT ALL ORDERS.

J. E. f CLTHOllSf N. Schenectady. N. Y.

C70XjXIXJS.

Crimson Verpchnffeltll. Guidpn Bed<^er and Golden
Queen. 75c ppr UO fH.uO per 1000. < oleus In variety,
6,cper lOU: f.'i CO p^r lUOO Special price on larjipordero.

AuefBtum. b ue and wblte % 60 perlOO

AKerft'um l*rl"Ce89 HaulUe "h *

Giant Sweet AlysBum, .60

Heliotropes, 12 varittlea 10'

flellotmoeB 2 Inch poia 2.00 "

Salvias Solpndens and Bednoan 1 00

Hooted cuttlPK* pxcepi whtire noted Plants by the
100 by mall prepaid ash with order

C. A. MA'tRIS & on., ne'anson. N. Y.

NEW MARGUERITE' r^^°sr"

A cross bf-tween the yellow and white, is a con-
stant bloonipr, liowpfs tour to five inches in
diameter: fine for cut flowers, will keep J or two
wet'ka after bein^ cut. Center half yellow, outer
half pure white. Makes a fine pot plant. Will
send free by mail 12 plants for $1.25; 6 plants 75o.
Order now if you want it.

S. LE^TON. Lonq Beach. Cal.

5000 Ampelopsis Veitchii. Krown'.^'nSVo.^s'f

year o d, $^1 Do per HO; 2 vear, tti 00 per 100. Prepaid
at 25c per 100 extra. Clemiils Pamoolaia,
stronii Held plai.u. SI per doz . %1 per 100. Cunna..
dormant roots, sironi/: chae Henderson, Atphon'ft
Bouvl-r, Florence VauRhan. Queen Char olte. »3 00
per 100 Alsace, wni'e Canna. 5c. Vlnca
Varlegata. •>M In . $1 per 100 Asparagus oprengerll,
3H-ln , flje, 80 CAS 11 please.

BENJ. CONNELL, Florist, ""Va^."'"'^-

BEGONIA INCARNATA fo-'r.iT/Z.i

v;iiu:ihh-- ilipv\ t-riiii; piuiit for Christmas.
Plants in 2-iu. pots. $8 00 per 100

P. O Address for the
time belnR:

I WYNDMOOR,

Montoome-yCo , PA.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

Moue^ Oruer oflit-,*- saiUf :
as heretofore, * hestnut i
HiM (^St4. H.' "^hiM . Pa I

MAMMOTH VERBeWA*!, ruoitO cuiilnKS. iarwe,
Bi'C^y pUn'B c mintf la bud, just rlubt fur spring
trede p enty of » iRtit red ano plok If wanted &<ic
per litO MiOper 1000 Putted planis In la-ge bud. 2-
fn .11 00 per 100 WIte f r sample and prices on
lartier quaotltleB Satisfaction guaranteed.
fiiamuel Wiiiclon, 15-17 Gray Ave., Utica» N. T.

NEW GERANIUMS

It is a good time to brighten up your

CO lection by adding to it e»ome

of the recent int'Oductions.

A set of six splenHid N.-w Double for ^1.25
A sfi of SI.1 New Hruaiit for-$l.'5.
A set of four Nfw Singh's for «5<-'.

Moon Vines, while and blue Per 100 $3 00

I 'inks, hardy yjirden " 3 00

Salvia Spl'-ndi-ns li .'^0

Geranium"*, splendid avsortmeut of best bed-
ding varieties, $3.00 per 100. «25 00 p<'r luoo.

Per 100

.\' ulypha Macafeeana 8 5.00

Allai'i.anda Williamsi 8 «0

Key on la Rex 5 0"!

U-'^'otila ftianicata Aurea S 00

.'obu'H Scandeus 4.00

Coleus in varieiy 2.50

Cannas a! fading varieties, strong

started planti

Hibiscus Sinensis 5 varieties

" '* Peach blow

I lolly hooka. 4 separat-- colors

Lnn'anus, srood ass riment

4.00
3.(0
10. 00
5.'0
3 00

ROSES

Littcrty, th"- nt-wcrimsun srarlet forcing Rose,

strouiT 3 in. pnts. $2.^ 0<l p^T 100.
Evrbl'oinini: Rosi*s -Lar c stock C. Soupert.

M'ls'-lla. Champ on of thi- World. Ktoih- dc

Lvon. Hcrtiiosa and .'>0 nth'-r best ln-drliui;

varieties, (3 00 per 100, $25.00 jht lOOU.

I'.T 100

Crimson Rambler $3.00

M. Mel .2.50

Str •sg' 3 yr. old Field Grown Boses.

Hybrid Perpi-tuals in v;iri.-ty $10, oo

H^rdy Climbers iu vaneiy 8.(0

Crimson Rambler, very strong 15.00

Wichu'-aiana , 6.00

Wichuraittna Hybrids 8. CO

Rhododendrons, ex-ra fine stock well sft with
buds. 15 t ! 18-iu., $7 iO. 18 to 24-in.. $9.00: and
24 to 3n-in.. $12 per do/en

Aza ea Mo lis, stP'O^ bushy plants. $35 p-T 100.

!

jl The Storrs & Harrison Co., """roH^o. |j

I DORMANT CANNAS. I

J^ ^ Now is the time to start up your Cannas. ^ ^

Per 100

BURBANK 300

AUSTR'A 200

PR siOEM Mckinley 4.00

MIXED BULBS 2,00

Per 100

FLORENCE V«UGHAN $4.00

CH«S HENDERSON 4.00

LEONARD VAUGHAN 500

MLLE. BEBAr 4.00

SEC. CHABANNE 4.00

We can supply many other sorts in 3-inch pot plants. Write tor prices.

14 BARCLAY STREET
NEW YORK.

VAUGHANS' SEED STORE,

GREENHOUSES, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL

84 & 86 RANDOLPH STREET.
CHICAGO.

300,000 VERBENAS

THE CHOICEST VAHIETIES
IN CUI.TIVATION.

Fine pot plant! $2.60 per 100: $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, 60c per 100; $6.00 per 1000; $45 per tO.OOO

NO RUST OR IVIILDEW.

PACKEO UQHT, AND SATISI=ACTION QUARANTEEO. SENO FOR CIRCULAR.

We are tlie Lareeat Growers of Verbenas In the country.

Our plants cannot l>e surpassed.

J. t<. Dllvl/OPf, ^loonrx<»1:>vtrs>:, P^.

BEGONIA
CALEDONIA

The White Lorraine

We are now booking orders
for fall delivery.

Plants from 3V2-in. pots,

$C,oo EACH.

X

X

R.&J Farquhar&Go.

16 and 19 S. Market St.
BOSTON. MASS,

2V4-in. 6ne, strong plaDts. ready to cut ruttir^js
from; II. SO per 100. Fine selei-ted Rooted Cuttings,
80 cts. per 100. 0. WINTERICH, Defiance, 0.

Do you want sunie Hue rovuitiea. or are ihe uioer,
welt tested ones «t.od"i ouKb'.' 1 have botn Mydahl-
1-B have never failed to take the hlghPBt honi^rs,
national or I' cal Am also headquirters for CannaB.
Gladioli, and Pa^ mlea. Write for catalogue and
price list. yy yy VVILMORE. Dalilia Specialist.
Box 382. Denver. < olo.

LETTUCP, Boston Marlsft, Tennis Ball, Curled

Simpson, Griind Rai ids und other vars., 15c

per inO }l per luOO: $8.50 per lO.UOO. If by mail

add 10c per 100.
TOMATO, small plants for transplanting, in

several varieties: 15c per 100, Sl.OO per 1000.
PEPPER, small plants for transplai ting, in

several viirieties: 25c per 100; $2.U0 per 1000.

Add 10c per lOD if by mail.
EGG PLANTS, New York Improved, for

tran^pl.■lntil<g 25o per 100; J2.00 per 1 00.
CEl EBY. Golden Self-Blancbing and White

Plume, loc per 100; $1.00 per 1000.
Other velvet'- ble plants in season. Cash with o*der.

R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md.

1168

The American Florist.

April 14^

Toronto.

The approach of Easter is making a
great rush in business, all the florists
having their hands iull. Flowers of all
kinds except carnations are plentiful and
good, especially bulbous stock. There is
considerable demand for sweet peas,
which are scarce, and Harry Dale quotes
a limited quantity at $6 per one hundred
flowers.

At the horticultural society's meeting
Thomas Manton read an instruct ><■
essay on palms. An informality having
been discovered in the election of two of
the directors, creating two vacancies an
election to fill these will take place at the
next meeting.

Wm. Jay, Sr., has been under the
weather with grippe for several weeks,
but is getting bi tter. S. P.

Gold Standard Value

Reprt'SHnts quality of stock listed below:
25,000 2i/"-inch RO*ES— Brides, Meteors. Waid.s
.and Perles, itS.OO per KIO, 130 pi-r lOOO. Kaiseriu
and Gol len G;itH. $4.(io \vt 100, Tbis stock is
strictly first class.
25,oon CARNATIONS— Rooied cuttings, seh-ctcd
cuttintsoulv. well-roc ted. 25clioi est up to-date
varieties, standards. %1 M per 1000. Be sure and
see our liat before buying.
VeHBENAS. 20th Century Collection— Rooted
cuitiMgs all sold, i-inch ready May 1st. $2.(Ki
per 100.
FUCHSIAS— 10.010 strong rooted cuttings. 10
choicest varieties, $1.00 per 100 while Ibey last,
strong 2^/^-inch in 4 varieties. 3c.; 2-ineh 2c.
50,000 Dble. Frineed Petunias, Henderson's
and Dreer's latest sorts. We all know that they
lead the world. $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000.

Geraniums, sweet-scented, strong 2!4-inch
2H cents; strong 2-inch. 2 cents. Mme. Salleroi,
strong 2-in.. at $2.00 per 100.

Ageratum, Princess Pauline, the only one
to grow, $1.00 per 100. Kxtra strong, 2^-inch,
full of Cuttings. $2.60 per 100.

Salvia Splendens, no other so good, $1.00 per
100. E.Mru strong. 2yt-inch. $2.00 per 1(.0.

Smilax, strong, 2-inch, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per
1000. Strong seedlings, 50c per 100. $4.00 per Iikhi
hv mail. Double extra strong, 2-inch, $1.25 per
160, $10 00 per 1000.

Lobelia (trailing) indispensable for baskets,
etc., strong. 2-inoh, $2.00; strong rooted cuttings,
$1.00 per 100.

VIncas, Major and Variegata, strong 2!4-in.,
3c; strong 2-in., 2'/^c.

Marguerllea, New Giant White, a grand sort,
and Kew Golden, str ng iVi-va.-, 2>ic; strong
rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100

Our wholesale descriptive list of Specialties
mailed on application. Terms, strictly cash with
order. Small packages by mail.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, ill.

~tHE BEST GARNATI0NS7

Per 100 Per 1000

White Cloud, the best white $3.00 $2.'i.0C

Mrs. Joost, best clear pink 3.00 2\00

G. H. Crane, best new scarlet 6.00 50.00

Gen'l Waceo, best dark crimson 6.00 .W.OO

Mrs. Bradt. t'Cbt variegated 4 OO 35.00

12 Movelnes of 19 0. 27 the best Standard varie-
ties. t^"Seud for complete list.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich.

COLEUS. Oeiden verpchu JTeHll. '^carlet Vernchaff-
e.l.l Gulden Crown 2ti utner varieties K (;.."0c per
ID.1. $5.50 per ItUO rhryhaofhemunis. 85 or more vari-
eties. $1 26 per UO. %\\i per lOUO Verbenas tiUc per KKI.
$6 UO ner luju AK' ratumB. \Vblte, Blue ai d PautI e.
70c p r 100 nel.otrope, 15 named »url8. il per IIIO.
PelUTilan. :0 .v'ais . d ub.e, Jl 35 i er 100, »1U per ItUl.
Lantanus S>1 25 per lljU Alypsum double, *1 p r HiO.
Salvias. $1 p-r lliO HerfonlaB fn m 2H.-1I)- p -iB. amed,
J2 50 p r lun Kxpreae prepaid on Koot.d Cuttings,
oend in your ordera now

S. D BR \hT, Clay Center, Kas.

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.

IRON^

RESERVOIR

VASES

IRON LAWN
SETTEES.

For Lawns and
Cemeteries.

Mcdonald bros., '°iivv».^(!Hio.

Send for Oi'R 1^00 Catalogue.

Gardeners' Chronicle.

A Weekly Illustrated Journal.

B8TABLI8HXD 1841.

The "GABDKNHE8' CHBONICLB" has been lOB
OVBR FIBTT YEAKS THB LEADrNG JOURNAL Of ItB

olaBB. It baB achieved thlB position beoaase, wblle
•peolall; devotlnn Itself to supplying the dally require
meats of gardeners of ail clasBeB. much of the fnfor-
matlon furnished Is of Buch Keneral and permanent
value, that the 'OARDBNauB' CHKONICLK' ll
looked up to as the standard authority on the
■nbJeotB of which It treata.

SnbBOrlptlon to the United BtateB, 14.20 per rmr.
Bemlttanoea to be made payable to H. Q. COVB.

OFiicm:—

41 Wellinalon St.. Covnn Garden. London. England.

KIFT'S
PATE

NT Adjustab e Vase Holders

Nn. 1 — Braea. nlt^kled. 4 feet lon(r. 6 claeps to each rod.
Price complete (with ireen or white tumblerpj $2 L'5.
Price c mpleie(wlti ereen or white cornucopia voseM
$250 No 2 — Uesvy 4 ft rod brasced and n ckeled.
with three claspe f -rS lo fi-ln pots. each. $1.75

KlftB patent rubb-^p capped F lower Tubes* ^-In.
diameter, per lOu. $3 50.

JOSEPH KIFT & SON. Florists,
1725 f*' e^tniit '•t. f'hiladelphlft, Peiin.

Universal Insecticide

For Flowem, Trees
and Animals.

Recommended and in use
by the foremost florists and
nurserymen in the land.
For Sale at the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. GO.

NIAGARA FALLS. N. Y.

Ph-aie inoUion tin: American Floriit .chcu -icnling.

Smilax BtrlnjrlDK made easy
by the wq of

MEYER

GREEN SILK4LINE

'Just the shade of the foliage.

Hamplea and prices free.

JOHN C. MEYER i CO.,

80-84 Kingston St. BOSTON, MASS

For Hwln by Iflwdlng FHorlflta

CYCLONE SPRAY PUMP

Th« Great Insect Extermi-
nator. Sprays 88 flue as mist. Just
the thing for Roses. Palm , Pota-
t..H8. Tobacco, Small Frulfa. Hen-

?o"ia-d'c.%pe?.'Vu5.' 'o.^fitk Orner. Weigh,
l..-.xerl, about 5 pounds. Buyer pay" express.
STEVENS & CO., 107 Chambers St.. N.Y.Clty.

HEADQUARTERS

COCOA FIBRE. SPHAGNUM and

SHEEP MANURE.
BONE all grades,
IMPORTED SOOT,

GREEN MOSS.

RUSTIC WORK, all kinds,

CLAY'S FERTIUZER.

DU^NE & CO., MSi'it New York.

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES.

THE KINNEY PUMP.

For applying liquid manure It has no equal. Sent pre-
paid for t2 60 Without spraying yalve, tS.OO.

The Hose Conoeotloo Co., Kingitoa, R. I.

ItBurns

The most convenient wav
of applying an insecticide
ever yet devised. No pans
required -No heating ol"
irons- No trouble-Cannof
injure the most sensitive
blooms-Very effective.
Price OOct per box oi^ 12
rol I s . All dealers sell it !

Skabcura Dip Co. ^^

St. Louis — Chicago.

Makes The Lawn BeautifuK

c*»ies4^tl|l|l|l|l|l|l|l|i|l|l|i

llllllllllllililllllUl

liniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinii
■iiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

'^•^X

!Xir <TJ

HARTMAN STEEL ROD LAWN FENCE

adds to the attractiyeness and yalue of the home.
Strone and durable; k^eps out evervthins but the sun-
Khine. Uneiiualed for School Laivna. Church Eoclosuies, Porks.
Cemeteries, I'rivate I.ot9. etc. Catalogue tree.

HARTMAN MFC CO., BOX 86 ELLWOOD CITY, PA.
Or Kuoiii 4«, S0» Broadway, Kew York City.

Please vwntion the Americaii Florist when lotting.

By using our first-class

PREPARED PALM MATERIAL

Florists can make their own PREPARED PALMS.
Write us for full particulars and prices, or sec
our adv. in American Flokist during February
and March.
Florida Natural Products Co., Box 327. Orlando, Fla.

WHEN IN WANT OF

RAFFIA!

WHITE

Jacob & Allison,

IMPORTERS.

63 Pine Sfeet, NEW YORK.

Invalid Appliance Co.,
COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS

[I ^ouf HFiI^iniiD dorso't bandic tlitta,

ordtr of as direct

FACTOnV AND OFFICE:

>so-ieo veooen st.. • chioaoo.

A New Catalosue entitled

Flowers and Floral Designs.

Twelve pages and handsome cover.

Shows forty-one arrangements, with prices.

For agents' use, or promoting out-of-town trade.

Sample, 40c Ln Stamps Circular Free.

DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher, BUrFALO-

BEST

AND

Cheapest!

ALI.-ROUND r

INSECTIGIDEI

oa the nftrkeul

llHi

For Sale by
Seedsmen.
?"or Free
Pamphlet
Write to

[The Kentucky

Tobacco
I Product Co

igoo.

The American Florist.

1169

Boston Florist Letter Co.

UANUFACTtTREItfl OF

FLORE8T8' LETTERS,

This wooden box nicely Btalned and var^
ntshe<lt 18x30x1^ made In two sectlousi one
for each Hlze letter, g^lven away with first
order of 50U letters.

Block letters, 1 ^ or 2-lnch size, per 100, $2.00.
Script Letters. $4 Fastener with each letter or word,
naed by leadloR florists everrwhere and for sale b;
all wholesale florlsU and supply dealers.

N» F. McCarthy, Treas, and Manager,

84 Hnwlf^v St.. BOSTON, MASS.

The Philadelphia
<*r Wire Worics.

HENRY RAJSIK. Proprietor.

Manufacturers of all kinds of

WIRE GOODS for florists' Use.
807-809 No. Fourth St.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

AHY FI-O/tAL.
DBSialt AT
SHORT NOTICE.

H. BAYERSDORFER &, GO.

Cyoas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries

and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves

and Immortelles.

New Catalojcue of »11 FLOK18T8 8UPPIJH8 on
applloatlon. B^For the trade oniy.

H. BAYERSDORFER & GO.

60. 62. 64 and 56 N 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

A. HERRMANN.

Cape riowers, "-l colors;
Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs,
A>n> All Florists' Supplies.

Send for Prices.
404-412 Eant a4th St.. NEW VOKK.

John Conley & Son,

Mannfacturers of
2 AND 4 DOUINICK STREET.

in car
lots.

MANURE

Pulverized, $8 00 per ton.
Natural, $4.00 per ton.

IN SACKS OR BARRELS BY THE TON

Pulverized, $12.00. Natural. $8.00. f. o. b.

C. C NEWBURY. Mitchell So. Dak.

BONE MEAL

Made for my own use and the use of
other Florists whowunt a good article.
Try a bag now and be convinced

$3 50 oer200-lb. bag, and S35.00 per ton.

ALBERT M. HFRR. Lancaster, Pa.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,
SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large luantity of

Al >HEhP MANURE. ^r"Send for

Price List and Saraplf.

It St ►Vrtllt/xr tor Top Dresning.

OKice. 207 Acatemy St., | nuG ICI iUft OITV

Factory, Seventh St., LUNQ IoLANU UIII.

Importers and Manufacturers of F?l rfcf I g^g^ SlIODIiCS

918 FILBERT STREET. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

I'leuBe Mention American Klorlat.

ESTABUSHED
1666

EMILSTEFFENSv

SUCC.™ N.STEFFENS.
^oSTErFEMSBROS.

"NICOMITt"

(PATENT)

Vapor Insecticide

t-o"vvr>E:i«.

No labor required Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

ALL GREENHOUSE BUGS.

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN.

The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co.,

LOUISVILLE, KY.

RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS.

$1.75 ^ton $14.50

S7.S0 I ton S28.00

lOO lb. bag

H ton

F. O. B. Bridgeport, Conn

Odorless Lawn Dressing.

Terms. <'aMh with order.

RED TOWERS GREENHOUSES,

- H»CKENSACK. N J.

I

LIQUID PLANT FOOD

Eor Greenhouse Cultivating.

EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY,
Chicago Office: 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston.

B. K. Snider, Suite 423, 260 ('lark St.

^Deutsche Qartne^eitun

The most widely circulated German eardenlnjr
lournal. treatinp of all departments of horticulture
»nd floriculture. Numerous eminent correspond-
ents in all parts of the world. An advertisinp
medium of the highest class.

Moller's Deutsche Gartner Zeitunp is published
weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription 13.00
per annum, including; postage. Sample copiei free

Ostertag Bros.

PREPARED ♦

TROPICAL

PALMS

AND

CYCAS
..LEAVES.

Send for Catalogue
florists.

Washington and Jenerson Aves.. ST. LOUIS. MO.

Die Bindekunst

Einzige Special Zeitschrift der

Welt fur BLUMENBINDEREI.

Probenommern umsonst.
Abonnement 10 M. jahrlich.

J. OLBERTZ, Bindekunst Verlag,

ERFURT. DEUTSCHLAND.

ALL NurBerymen. Seedsmen and Florliti wish-
ing to do business with Europe should send
tor the

"Horticultural Advertiser"

Thii is the Sritisb Trade Paper, being read weekly
by all Horticultural traders: it is also taken by
over 1000 of the best Continental houses. Annual
•ubsoription to cover cost of postage 75 cents.
Address EDITORS OF THE *' H. A.<*

Circulation

which

Circulates

The actual paid circulation of the
American Florist is, we believe, the
largest in its class. The contents
are of real present value and are
preserved for reference. Advertisers
who use regularly our columns estab-
lish permanent business with the best
trade in the United States.

1170

The American Florist.

April /^,

St. Paul.

SPRING COMES IN A DAY.— PLANTSMEN
HAVE FAIR SUCCESS. — CUT FLOWEBS
SCARCE —HANSEN'S LOSS THOUSANDS OF
DOLLARS.

Spring came in with a rush last week,
melting the snow and ice and changing
mud into dust in a twinkling Such sud-
den changes keep everybody busy shift-
ing Stock, most of which is in prime con-
dition lor retailing. Still some growers
have missed it again and their lilies will
not be in on time, but I think there will
be enough good plants for the demand,
with the possible exception of azaleas.

In cut flowers there will be a shortage
in everything save violets, of which there
seems to be a bountiful supply. Carna-
tions are off crop, while roses are short
in number. Wholesale prices are wtll
maintained and unless all signs fail this
Easter will be the best on record.

Christ. Hansen, who lost nearly all of
his stock owing to a leaky gas pipe in
front of his premises, thinks he has a
good claim against the gas company for
his loss, which will reach thousands of
dollars.

All of the traveling fraternity report
good sales. A wonderful impetus has
been given trade the past year. Felix.

ViNCENNES, Ind — The greenhouse prop-
erty on the corner of First and Shelby
streets, has been disposed of by J. A.
Balmer to C. Schultz.

STANDARD FLOWtR POTS!

Packed in small crates, easy to handle.

Price perorate
1500 2-ln. potB In orate. t4 ""

1500 2H
1500 2^
1000 3

800 3H

5004

3206

1«4U

6 26
B.OO
6 00
5.80
« 60
4 51
3 lU

Price per crate
120 7-ln. potB In orate. »4 20

60 8 " '■ 3.00

48 9 " ' 3 t«

48 10 " " 4.80

24 11 •' " 3,00

.>4 12 " " 4 80

12 14 •' " 4 80

B16 " ■' 4.61

Seed pans, same price as puts. Bend for price list
of CyllnderB for Cut Flowers. HansInK Baskets. Lawr
Tases. etc 10 per cent for cash with order Address

HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

AnonST BOLKXR & Sons. New York Agent«

LYANS* IMPROYID
r/iAi££MC£ '^i
V£MmATmC\
APPAJfATUS \

wPiTt fOR ILLUbfRATLO --ATALOCUE

QVA/ctff c/rr^acMMfwom.

^ .*"^r.<r^.«r- RICHMOND, INO.

® ® ®

FOR THE MILLION.

Sample Pot with Pric« Mailed Free.

FRESH TOBACCO STEMS, one cent per pound,

Put up iu bales of two r-i thrff hundred pounds.

G. G. POLLWORTH GO..

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

BRANCH
TOREHOVSl

Jersey (in.N J.

\ l^CTORY.
713-719

Wharton
6t.-

lo/jc Island (in.N.Y. y^'

FLOWER POTS

ALL KINDS.

A SPECIALTY

STANDARD POTS

List and SAMPLES PRBB.
SWAHN'S POTTERY MF'G CO.,

P. O Bos 78. Minneapolis. Minn.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANTTFACTtTRBBS OF

Flower Pots.

Before Boylng write for prices.

361-363 Herndon Street
near Wrlgtatwood Ave..

CHICACO. ILL.

Standard Flower Pots

l?4-inch, per 1000, $3 40
3 -inch, '• 2 7.i

2'/o-inch, " 3.S.=)

3 -inch, " 4.70

3VS-inch, per 1000, J4.fl5

4 -inch, •' 6.20

5 -inch, " 10.80

6 -inch, " 16.50

PACKAr.ES EXTRA.

G. HfNN^GKE GO., ^^^V.^'''''

THOSE RED POTS

"STANDARDS"

FULL 8IZH AND WIDB BOTTOMS.
BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS.

DETROIT FLOWER POT MT'Y,

HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT. MICH.,

Rod. 400 HOWARD 8T.

KELLER BROS.,

_213-1B-17-19-21-23 Pearl St.,
NORRISTOWN, PA.

Manufacturers of Standard Flower l*ots, red in
color, equal to the best on the market; are 16
miles from Philadelphia, best of railroad connec-
tions. We give special attention t3 mail orders and
mal<e special sizes to order in quantities. A
, postal will bring prices and discounts.

We carry at all times a complete
stock of all sizes of second-hand pipe
in first class condition, repainted,
rethreaded and complete with coup-
lings Our prices will interest you.
We have been selling to Florists gen-
erally for years,

BOILER TUBES OR FLUES of a sfcond-
hand nature, for hot water heating,
and for general purposes. It is all in
nice condition and practical for further
use. Note our prices;

2 Inch • - • 6 cts. per ft.

3 inch - . . 8 eta. per ft.

4 inch - - - 12 cts. per ft.

Wri'e for Catalogue No. 47. quoting low prices
on Sash. Roofing Gl • s, P r nd « ew Garden Hose
and supplies in general bought by us at
Shrriffs'and Receiv rs' Sales.

CHHAGO HOUSE WRECKIVG CO.,

West 35th & Iron Sts., CHICAGO, ILL.

Ple'a^c meuitoii tht' A •>ii> wan F oust 7fhru iv* ilmg.

!§TAB:i7/i

FAtaLoovjB
FEES'

Please tnention the A •■

■ r.in lit when -writing.

SASH

HOTBED,

GREENHOUSE,

VENTILATOR

GULF CYPRESS BARS.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Manufactured by

S. JACOBS h SONS, Office 406 W. 13th St . New York.

e^\ ACe AT WHOLESALE. Cata-
^a^/Aww lOKaeoDdBstlmateaPDml.bed.

Plt'ase mt' lit ion ih^ A rne> icart Flintst zihrn Tctitittf^.

Standard .at .?»

FLOWER

Pots

If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of
the Capitol, write us; we can save you money.

W. H. ERNEST,

28th ind M Streets N. E. WASHINGTON. D C.

Please mention the American Florist when writing.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1171

cypREss

IS MUCH MORE DURABLETHANPINE

SASH BARS /
jREENHOUSl

AND OTHEB BUILDIN*} MATERIAL, t

"CYPjRESjj LUMBERvW0{rsUSES."

Send Fol-tfur Speci&l fireenhouayX^fjcultr.

Ne><yagnr;^9STgN,

You can not get a 6000 r/ZZ/VO
for nothing. But the price of this
apparatus is next to nothing. Send
for price and description to

J. D. CARMODY Evansvllla. Ind.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

121 JIQO for Greenhouses, Conservatories, Hot-
ULAOv beds, etc. Alio Hotbed Sashes and
Mats, Paiuti, Oils, etc. THE REED GLASS *
PAINT 00.. 4KS W. Brnsdwav. NEW YORK.

Standard Ventilating

Machine....

HAS POSmVtlY NO
EQUAL FOR

.AND

STRENGTH.
DURABILITY
2_NEATNESS^

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and
shaft cast in one (malleable iron). No slipping on
Line Shaft MtQe case witb all others. Catalogue
free.....

***

E>« H[ij>i>0Li*cl,

YOUNG8TOWN. OHIO.

Please mention the American Florist wheti zu} tting.

SEND FOK .A I'AI.OGTTE

IRON BENCH FRAME and

GREENHOUSE FITTINGS.

Improved Cast Iron Gutter. %lT^r^Z.^r^.

■ Construction.

JENNINGS BROS.,Olney.Phila., Pa.

Boilers

For GIIEENHOUSES.

OF HIGH ^
QRADB..*^

See our Catalogue

eiblln&CcUtica.N.Y.

Please mention the America?/ florist zvhen writing.

' Steam and
' Hot Water.

lU SCOLLAY BOILER

"INVINCIBLE"

FOR GREENHOUSE HEATINO.

steam or Hot Water.

^?"SEND STAMP FOR CATALOOUB.

JOHN A. SCOLLAY,

74-76 Myrtle Ave., BROOKLYN, N. V.

Please mention the A met ican Florist 'when writing.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S

TRADE DIRECTORY

IS NOW READY FOR DELIVERY.

The lists of FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN and SEEDSMEN of the United States and Canada, arranged

both by States and Towns and alphabetically, are corrected up to date, and in

addition there are the following valuable and absolutely

m r[ATUR[$:

GARDENERS OR SUPERINTENDENTS OF PRIVATE ESTATES,

EXPERIMENT STATION HORTICULTURISTS,

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLY CONCERNS, .^ ^ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.

This indispensable volume of 387 pages, strongly bound
in boards, is delivered post paid upon receipt of $2.00.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.,

324 Dearborn St.

CHICAGO, ILL., U.S.A.

t%^i^i^^0^^^^%

s^

1172

The American Florist.

April 7^,

Index to Advertisers.

AdrertlBlng Bates. ...1152

Allen J K 167

American Rose Co — li

AmllnK E C 1151

Basaett &WashbarD..1155
Bayersdorter H & Co. 1 IBD

Benthey 4 Co 1155

Berger H U & Co.... 1158

Bernard A Il5d

Berning H 0 1166

Blntekunat Die.. UBD

to jergaard J PederBon 1 1

Bisno 4 4 Co lien

Bloomlngdale J B litilJ

BuoDiiUL & Atklna lltiil

Boston Letter Co lieu

Brant S D 116S

Uudlong J A 1155 Utid

Bonyardn A lltK)

Burpee W Atlee & Co 11

Burton John 1163

(Jarmody J U 11*1

Cbloago Carnation Coll«i
Chicago Uouse Wreck

Ing CO IITO

Clnoinnatl Cut Flo Ccill>4
Clark Wm A & 8on.:iib
ClucasJtBoddlDgton Co 11

Cohen J M 11.6

Con&rd & Jones Co. ..1161
Conley John i, Son... 1161)

Connell Benj litir

Collage Uai aens 1

Cox Seea Co U

Crabb & Hunter 1166

Craig Bo Dl 4 son 1

CannlDgham Jos H. .1165

Dullledouze Bros 1166

Dann U & Son IWj

UeamndJ B 1155

Uetrolt Flow rot Mfguro
Dickinson Co Albert. 1 1

DiBWcnAsCo 1172

DlUon J L 1163 1161

DomerFrediSona Co 1164

DreerH \ Hi

Drew O H 1169

Duune 4V Co 1168

Dutton harles S — 1166
Eastern cnemlcal Co.ll6i<

Edgar W W 1165

Hicnholz Henry .116! 1166

Klsele C 1164

Elizabeth Nursery Co 1160

jfiuiutt W H. llMi

unison 4 Teseon — 11j6

Bmest W H 1170

Farquhar A CO B 4 J. 1167

Feitnousen J Ifi 1I6T

Ferguson John 8 1156

Florida Nat Prodt Co 1168

Ford Bros 1157

Foster Lnolns H 1162

Fuchs Albert UBT

Gardeners chronicle. 1168
Gardening Co The... 1166

Garland Geo M HI

(Jhonnley & Perkins. .1156

UlDoous U W IV

niblln 4 Co 1171

Good 4 Reese Co — 1161
ixunon 4 L.idKerwood 1172

Ganther Wm H 1167

Qamey Heater Co — 1112
Uagenburger Carl — 1159

Hall Ass'n IV

Hancock Geo 4 Bon 1 168

Harris 4Co 1167

nan M A 1167

Hartland Wm B H

Hartman Mis Co .. 1168
Heacock Joseph. 1163 1161

Uelss J B lltB

Uenneoke C Co lliO

Herenileen Mfg Co .. IV
Merr Albert M..1164 1169

Herrmann A 1169

Hews A H 4 Co 1170

Hicks. lBaac4 don. ..1160

nuanger Bros 1170

HIU B O 4 Co I

Hlppard a 1171

Ultohlngs 4 Co IV

Helton 4 Hnnkel Co.ll64

Hooker H M Co Ill

Horan Bdw C 1157

Homor Chas B 1169

tlorl Adv 1169

Hose Connection Co 1168

Hudson 4 Co 1161

Hum B H 11>5

Huntsman 4 Co .. 1163
Invalid App lance C0II68
Jacob & Allison .... 1168
JdCkson 4 Perkins Co 1164

jaokson E B 1166

Jacobs S 4 Sons 11 0

Jennings B B 1166

Jennings Bros 1171

Johnson 4 8tokea....ll&8

Kastlng W F 1156

Keller Bros 1170

Keller Geo 4 Son 1170

Kellogg Geo M 1156

Kendal A C 11.8

Henutcott B"^" 'n 1163

Kentucky Toh Co.... 1168

Klft Jos 4 Son 1168

Kroeschell Bros Co. . 1 1 1

Knehn C A 1166

Knhl Geo A 1166

Lager 4 Hnrrell 1166

LakeT'w Rose Garden 1165

Lang Jnims 1157

Lenton 8 116T

Lockland LnmCo 1170 IV

Long D B Ilf8

Lonsdale Edwin. 1166 1167
Lord 4Burnham Cij. IV

Lucas J 4 Co IlhS

Ludemann F 1166

Lynch W K 11)5

McCarthy 4 Co N F

1156 1162

McDonald Bros 1163

MoFadden U C 116S

McFadden W A II..1

McKellar 4 Winter-
son U55

Madei Paul 11 6

Manning J W 1159

May Jno N.. , I

Meyer John C 4 "<■ . 1168

Mlllang 4 J< 1167

MUlang Frank 1157

Molatsch H A 1166

MoUer's Gartner Zel-

turg 1169

MoningerJCCo Ill

Moon Samuel C 1159

Moon Wm H 1159.11t»)

Moore, Hentz4Nasn 1157

Morris Floral Co 11' 6

Moss Geo M 1156

Muno John 1163

Murdock Walter H 1166

Murphy Wm 1164

Myers 4 Co 1172

NanzC G 1165

Newbury B C 1169

Nlessen Leo 1156

N Y Cut Flower Bl. 1157
N T Cut Flower Co.. .1157

Ostertas Bros 1169

Palen Co The IV

Peacock W P 1166

Pennock Sam'l 8 1166

Phlla Wire Works... 1169
Pittsburg Cut Flo Co. 1155
PoUworth CCCo.... 1170

E>rlnoe AG4 Co 115.'.

QnakerClty M'o hWksino

Randall A L 115.)

Rauth Carl llrti

RawUngs B I 1165

Raynor J 1 1157

Rea Bros 11)9

Red Towers G'nhs... 1169
BeedGlass 4PatntColl7I
Regan Printing House II
Relnberg Geo. . 1155 1164
Belnberg Peter. 1156 1161

Renard Joseph 1164

Renter 8 J 1163

Bioe M 4 Co 1169

Bice Seed Co Jerome B II
Rlder-ErtcssonBng Coll72

Blpperger Geo 1169

Rougers Alex II

Rogers G W II

tioixer & 4 Sons 11^8

Rose Mlg Co 116S

Saltlord Geo 1167

Sander 4 Co 1166

Sohlllo Adam Ill

Bchmldt & Botley... 1161

Scollay John A 1171

Scott Kobt 4 Son.... 1163

Sheridan W F 1157

glebrecht 4 Son 1

Simpson Bobt 1163

Situations 4 Want!.. Ilj3

SaaDCUra Dtp Co 1168

Smith H P 1161

Smith Natb 4 Son 1165

Smith W & T Co 11.59

Soltan C 4 Co U16

South Side Floral C0II63

Stahl Chas B 1156

Steams Lumber Co.. 1171

SteffensEmll 1169

Stevens Sl Co 1168

Stoo.hofI H A 4 Co. 11
Storrs 4 Harrison C01167
Sulherland Geo A — II06
Swahn PotteryMfgCo 1170
Thorbum J M 4 Co.ll.~8

Tinker F B 1165

Tobacco Warehousing

and Trading Co... 1169
Traendly 4 ftchenck. 1157
Vaughan'B Heed Store
.... lia 1159 1160 1167 I

Vlck's Sons J as 1158

Vincent R Jr 4 Bon. .1167

Vredenburg 4 Co H

Wabash RR II

Watson G C II

Weathered's Sons

Thos W Ill

Weber u 4 Sons ....1159

Weeber 4 Don II

Weems .1 M 1162

Welland 4 Blscb 1155

Welch Bros 1156

WWlldln Pot rn mo

Whltton Samuel 1167

wieior Bros. 1163

Williams 4 Sons Co 1166

Wllmore W W 1167

Wlnterlch C 1167

Wlttbold The Geo Co I

Wood Bros 1163

Wood B M 4 Co 1

WoodroOe M W 4Co .1166

Youngjno 1167

Young 4Nugent. ... 1157

V -onv 'I'tioB " 1157

Zvolanek Ant C 1165

Pittsburg, Pa.— There are dissentions
in the firm of A. M. & J. B. Murdock and
the latter has instituted proceedings to
secure a legal adjustment of the partner-
ship difficulties, to which the Pittsburg
newspapers have been devoting consider-
able attention.

CAPACITIES

FROM
400 to 2600

FT.
2-IN. PIPF.

The Best Boiler on Earth for Greenhouse Heating.

AS.8O MADE FOR 8TEAM.

Water Section Made in One Casting. No Lealf y Joints to Worry

Over. Deep Fire Pot. No Need to Sit U' All

Night to Keep Your Fire Going.

THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD.

8BKD FOB FLORISTS CATALOGtmi AND PRICB LIST FKM UPON
APPLICATION.

GURNEY HEATER MFG. CD.

'■ DORIC " HOT WATIK HEATER. Hxw tobe cm bbanch : 74 Franklin St., Cor. Arch,

sxcnoNAL Tuw. (11 Filth Ave., cor. 18th SI. BOSTON. MASS-

^Vestern Selling AgentH, JAMES B. CLOW * SONS, 233 334 Lake St., rhicago. 111.

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 & 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 tised. Nearly 25,000 sold during the past

twenty-five years.
Send to nearest office for Catalogue "A 3."

RIDER-ERICSSON ENGINE GO.

28 Cortlandt Street, New Tork. Teniente-Rev 71 ^^ Iiake Street, Chicago.

239 Franklin Street, Boston. Havana Cuba ' ^O H. 7tli Street, Philadelphia.

692 Crai? Street. Montreal, P. Q. ' 22 A. Pitt Street, Sidney, N. S. W.

Please Mention American Florist.

theGORTON SIDE FEED BOILER

Is specially constructed so that it will maintain a steady
fire all night without attention, which is a very
important item to be considered in select-
ing a greenhouse boiler.

^^Send tor Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.,

NEW YORK.

in Pine, Louisiana Cypress and California Red Cedar.

GREENflOlSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

I. DIETSGH & CO-she/^^UVve^ CHICAGO, ILL.

^E IV M E^mi^ l|fiL®i@fliir

Rmerici is "the Fraw of the I/essel; there mai] be mare comfort Mmidships, but w.e are the Erst to touch Unknown Seas,'

Vol. XV.

CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, APRIL 21, 1900.

No. 620.

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Copyright 1900, by American Florist Company.

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AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

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THIS ISSUE 36 PAGES WITH COVER.

CONTENTS.

The Easter trude UTS

Store of G. Volk, Milwaukee, at Easter (illus.) 1174

Erica cupressina at Kill's (illus.) 1175

Ros^s— Grus.s an Teplitz renamed 1175

—Temperature fur American Beauty 1175

Carnations- Sleepy carnations 1176

— Bursted i-alyxes ll'ii

Store of J. Louis Loose, Washington (illus.) I17B

New York 1176

Boston 1177

Philadelphia' 1 178

Chicago 1179

Toronto 1180

Los Angeles 1180

Detroit ■- 1 1 80

Baltimore 1181

St. Louis 1 181

Cincinnati 1'81

Milwaukee , 1181

Greenhouse building * 118-

Breach of water contract 1 182

Selaginellas for florists Ii82

Dividing asparagus 1182

Hardwood ashes 1 182

Washington 1182

Davenport, Iowa 1183

Obituarv— C. R. Tuttle 1183

CO. iloynton 1 183

Mrs . MoCnrmick 1 183

Thomas Field 1 183

— Marie Louise Barry -■ — 1183

— Henrv Young 1183

— E. .T. 'Paddock 1 183

The seed trade 1188

The nursery trade 1190

Buffalo 1 190

Our pastimes.... 1192

Cleveland 1 192

Denver 1200

Indiiinapolis 1202

THE EASTER TRADE.

In comparing the Easter trade with that of a year ago it should be borne in mind
that the Easter of 1899 was very generally the best ever known. Viewed in this
light the reports which have come in this week, covering, as they do, the principal
cities ot the I'nited States and Canada, show the flower trade to be in the most
flourishing condition in its history. There are many points upon which the reports
are practically unanimous. In the first place few fail to show the heaviest sales on
record; then they practically agreeupon theincreasing popularity of flowering plants;
in the matter of prices they show that the time is ripe for an advance, which in many
localities, has already been made with success.

It is worthy of note that throughout almost the whole country the supply of
Easter lilies was inadequate to meet the demand and that the call for carnations very
generally exceeded the supply, with roses and violets moving as second choices and
bulbous stock more salable than heretofore.

Outside the large cities, the centers of wealth, the demand for flowering plants
of moderate price was very marked and every indication is that for next Easter there
can be no more profitable investment. Lilies, azaleas and hyacinths were most in
evidence but Crimson Ramblers, rhododendrons and hydrangeas were appreciated
by the better trade.

A number of the reports are herewith presented:

Terre Haute, Ind.— J.G Heinlreports
trade eclipsing even last Easter. There
were enough plants but cut flowers were
all short of the demand.

Bangob, ME.-AdamSekengersayscash
sales increased one-third and that prices
were higher. Every one was short of
azaleas, lilies and pinks.

Grand Rapids, Mich.— J. A. Creelman
says Easter was the best on record.
Everything sold, especially plants, and
lilies were far short of demand.

Omaha, Neu. — Hess & Swoboda estim-
ate the increase as six per cent. There
was enough stock. Lilies sold extra
well. Carnations were in strong demand.

Brattleboro, Vt. — Sales were fifteen
per cent greater than a year ago with
prices slightly higher on lilies and roses.
The shortages were lily plants and car-
nations.

San Francisco, Cal. — There was a
slight increase according to the estimate
of Serveau Bros. There were enough
cut flowers and plenty ot plants except
lilies and violets.

Oklahoma City, Okla.— Trade was a
fourth heavier than last year and prices
that much higher. There was a slight
shortage all along the line. Carnations
sold best of all.

Providence, R. I. — Farquhar Macrae
says this was the best season on record,
sales being ten per cent larger, with

prices advanced one-third. Carnations
were very scarce and of plants every-
thing sold. Potted Harrisii were plenti-
ful but there was a shortage of tulips and
narcissi.

Syracuse, N. Y. — L. E. Marquisee says
trade was fifty per cent ahead of last
year, with prices higher. There were not
enough plants but sufficient cut flowers
except carnations.

Trenton, N. J.— C. Ribsam & Son
estimate Easter trade at an increase of
one-fourth; prices were better; there was
not enough of anything. Lilies showed
the greatest shortage.

Ottawa, Ont. — John Graham says
trade showed a thirty per cent increase.
There were plants and suflicient cut
stock except carnations and smilax.
Lilies led the plant sales.

EvANSViLLE, Ind.— Wm. Blackman says
trade increased twenty per cent without
an advance of prices. All cut flowers
were short of demand but there were
enough plants except lilies.

London, Ont. — Trade was one-fifth
heavier than at any previous Easter.
There was enough stock. Every flower-
ing plant had friends. Cut lilies and car-
nations were most in favor.

Adrian, Mich. — Nathan Smith &. Son
report the usual Easter experience. There
were enough flowering plants except
lilies and enough cut flowers other than
carnations. Tulips were least salable.

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St. Johns, N. B.— H. S. Cruikshank
found Easter about like its predecessor.
Plant sales were rather slow and there
were enough cut flowers except carna-
tions. Lilies were the popular flower.

Springfield, III.— The South Side
Floral Company reports sales fifty per
cent ahead of last year but at the same
prices. The supply of cut flowers was
inadequate but there were plants enough.

New London, Conn. — John Spaulding
says there was a slight increase over last
Easter. Carnations were scarce and
higher; lilies and azaleas were most in
demand, but all cheap plants went
quick.

Cambridge, Mass.— W. H. Murdock
reports sales ahead of last year. More
flowering plants might have been sold.
All cut flowers went well. His new
flowering begonias attracted much
attention.

St. Paul, Minn. — C. Hansen found
trade ten per cent better than last year,
with stock enough of all kinds. Lilies
were most in demand among plants and
carnations among cut flowers. Azaleas
sold slowly.

Fairbury, III. — John Milne & Son say
sales increased thirty per cent and prices
were much better. The greatest call was
for Easter lilies but carnations, especially
fancies, were in high favor. Violets were
least salable.

BucKSPORT, Me. — F. H. Moses says
the Easter trade was greatly ahead of
previous years and that supplies of cut
flowers were inadequate, although prices
did not advance. Pinks and roses were
first choices.

Waverly, Md — R. L. Graham states
that there was stock enough for a fifteen
per cent increase in sales with no rise of
prices. Everything worth having was
sold, however, roses and carnations
being favored.

New Bedford, Mass.— E. S. Haskell
says Easter was very like last year,
prices better and not enough of anything.
Azaleas and Harrisii were principally
called for. Pinks were wanted, so were
roses and violets.

Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller estim-
ates sales as ahead of last year. The
supply of cut flowers was rather ahead
of demand except carnations and there
were great numbers of flowering plants
which sold clean.

Norfolk, Va. — O. C. Ports says he
sold everything at a twenty- five per
cent advance over last year. There were
not enough plants and not near enough
cut blooms. Lilies and carnations were
most in demand.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — M. J. Lynch
reports that retail trade showed a ten
per cent increase There were plenty of
plants except lilies and of cut flowers
except carnations. Choice American
Beauties sold slowly.

Dayton, O.— J. B. Heiss reports every-
thing about as usual at Easter except
that Harrisii were very late with most
growers, consequently very scarce and
not nearly equal to the demand, either
potted or as cut flowers.

Nashville, Tenn. — M. C. Dorris
reports that Easter week was much
larger than a year ago and that prices
were considerably higher. Many more
cut flowers could have been sold, espe-
CJgilly ^wericftn Beauties. There were a

great many flowering plants and they all
sold, but many buyers would have pre-
ferred lilies had they been obtainable.
The tardy spring prevented the competi-
tion of outdoor flowers.

Springfield, Mo.— W. A. Chalfant
says that sales were about as heavy as a
year ago but would have been larger had
stock held out. All plants were scarce,
lilies and palms being most in demand.
Of cut flowers lilies and roseswere short-
est.

Racine, Wis. — A. J. Fidler says that
his trade was three times that of a year
ago and all the dealers report increased
sales. Prices were higher but the demand
for first-class stock exceeded the supply
at all times. There were enough plants
except ferns.

Nashua, N. H. — Trade was thirty-five
per cent ahead of la«t Easter by the esti-
mate of August Gaedeke & Co. Prices
were about as usual. There was a fine
supply of flowering plants, all of which
sold well, and cut flowers were just equal
to the demand.

Atlanta, Ga.— The Brookwood Floral
Company found trade sixty per cent
ahead of last year without an increase
of prices. There were plenty of plants
but not enough cut flowers. Of the
former lilies sold best, of the latter, car-
nations and roses.

Toledo, O. — The Easter increase is
estimated at one-third by Geo. A. Heinl.
Prices did not run high and there were
enough cut flowers, carnations being
most in demand. Of plants there were
not enough of the leaders, lilies. Crimson
Rambles and azaleas.

DesMoines, Ia.— There were cut flow-
ers enough but all blooming plants were
short of the supply, according to W. L.
Morris, who estimates the increase of
sales at twenty-five percent. Pot plants
of lilies were in particular demand but
azaleas did not go as well as usual.

Waterbury, Conn. — A. Dallas reports
business and prices the spme as last year
with adequate stock for all calls. Azaleas

and lilies sold best of plants and of cut
flowers all lines were in demand, but
there was the same old complaint of
wholesalers sending out overkept stock.

Newport, R. I. — Samuel Smith reports
the supply of both plants and cut flowers
adequate for a twenty-five per cent
increase in the volume of sales without
an increase in prices, which he thinks
would, however, have been justified by
the rise in price of all other commodities.

Oswego, N. Y. — W. N. Mattoon says
that sales were about the same as last
Easter but that prices were slightly
higher on cut flowers. There were plenty
of roses and violets but not enough car-
nations. Nearly all flowering plants
sold readily and there was a shortage of
salable Harrisii.

KoKOMO, Ind. — Trade was heavier
than at any previous Easter, W. \V.
Coles reporting an increase of 115 per
cent. Prices were not advanced but cut
flowers were scarce. Carnations were
most in demand. There were enough
plants except lilies; azaleas sold fairly
well but spiraas were a drug.

Lincoln, III.— W. H. GuUett & Son
estimate the Easter business as exceed-
ing last year's by thirty per cent. Prices
were higher than usual on carnations
and potted lilies, which were the short-
ages. In cut flowers there was little call
for bulbous stock but potted hyacinths
sold second only to lilies.

Minneapolis, Minn. — E. Nagel says
that Easter sales were the heaviest ever
known here and that prices on lilies and
cut flowers were fifteen per cent higher
than a year ago. Lilies, violets and car-
nations were all scarce. Of plants lilies
and small hydrangeas were in greatest
favor, azaleas going rather slowly.

Lincoln, Neb.— C. H. Frey found sales
thirty-five per cent greater than last
year, with prices advanced twenty per
cent. There were enough plants except
lilies and azaleas and enough flowers
except lilies and violets. The weather

STORE OF G. VOLK. MILWAUKEE, AT EASTER.

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was so bad that longiflorunis were back-
ward and the Harrisii we so badly dis-
eased that few were salable as potplants.

WoRCESTKB, Mass. — There was in-
creased sale lor plants and less call for
cut flowers, except carnations and vio-
lets. There were enough flowering plants
except lilies. There was a light call for
the best roses, but cheaper grades sold
well. A. H. Lange says sales were
twenty per cent ahead of last year.

I'oNTiAc, III— The Easter sales are
estimated, by W. J. Miller, as one-fourth
heavier than a year ago. There were
enough cut flowers although carnations
were in particular demand. Decorative
plants did not sell but all floweringstock
moved, there bring a decided shortage of
Easter lilies. Prices were better as a rule.

Wheeling, W. Va. — Max Hess says
that for the best plants and cut flowers
one could get his own price at Easter.
Trade was one-fifth heavier than a year
ago. There were plenty of cut flowers,
carnations and roses being the only items
in great demand, but of blooming plants
the supply was short, everything selling
well.

Fort Wayne, Ind.— This was the best
Easter the trade ever had, Markey Bros,
estimating the sales as twenty-five per
cent ahead of last year, with prices at
the same level. Ot cut flowers carna-
tions were short and among plants there
were not enough Harrisii, but everything
with a bloom sold. It was noticed that
violets were not so much in demand as
at last Easter.

ToPKKA, Kans — The Bates Floral
Company reports that, if anything,
Easter sales were less than a year ago,
owing to bad weather and decreased call '
for plants; prices were, however, higher
on some lines. There was enough of
everything, Easter lilies being about the
only plants called for. Carnations led
the cut flowers.

Bbidghport, Conn.— James Koran &
Son report that sales were greater than
a year ago but that prices were lower
and fewer cut flowers were used, the
increase being on flowering plants. They
say there was a plenty of everything, the
principal call being for violet plants and
hyacinths, and among cut stock for vio-
lets, pinks and roses.

Utica, N. Y.— There was fifteen percent
increase in Easter sales as estimated by
Wm. Mathews but prices were no higher
than usual. There were enough plants
except lilies, of which many were poor.
Carnations were scarce, but there was
enough in most other lines. The demand
for orchids far exceeded the supply. Poor
stock of any kind was not wanted.

PiTTSFiELD, Mass. — The money value
of sales was equal to last year, according
to John White, who says carnations were
the only item which brought higher
prices, as they were the only shortage.
Azaleas were most in demand of flower-
ing plants. The number of longiflorums
grown each year increases as Harrisii
decreases and the ratio between pot
plants and cut lilies follows the same
scale.

Butte, Mont.— Law Bros, report that
there was enough funeral work to
exhaust the supply of cut flowers, to say
nothing of supplying the Easter demand.
As a result prices were higher and sales
showed an increase of twenty-five per
cent. Harrisii sold at $5 per dozen as

EASTER PLANT OF ERIOA 0UPRE88INA AT KIFT 8, PHILADELPHIA.

against $4 last year and Beauties, which
were $5 a year ago, brought double.
Harrisii and azaleas were most in demand
among plants.

ROSES.

GRUSS AN TEPLITZ RENAMED.

The new rose, Gruss an Teplitz, which
has been noticed this season chiefly from
a rumor that it was being foisted on the
irade in place of Liberty, has been
renamed. Dingee & Conard have pur-
chased the stock from Lambert and will
send it out under the name of Virginia R.
Coxe. G. C. W.

temperature for AMERICAN BEAUTY.

Ed. Am. Florist:— Being a grower of
American Beauty, I was naturally inter-
ested in the comments of "C. B. W." on
the growing of that rose, which appeared
in your columns a few weeks ago, and
would like to ask him for figures as to
the average night and day temperatures
maintained by the leading growers of
American Beauty, also what he considers
the proper temperatures lor it? Any

light that can be thrown on the growing
of this variety will be greatly appre-
ciated by many florists. Subscriber.

In asking what I would consider the
proper temperature for American Beauty,
the correspondent evidently wishes a
formula that will enable him to grow
first-class Beauties without considering
the matter in the light of varying condi-
tions. If I were to give him such a
formula it would be accompanied with
the caution that he must read it carefully
and not follow it too closely. The
requirements are readable on the plants
and are changeable.

The nearest that I can come to answer-
ing the question outlined above, and be
consistent with my ideas, is to advise
that the temperature should not be
raised by artificial means above 50^ from
sunset to sunrise, unless one knows
exactly why a slight rise would be bene-
ficial. From sunrise to sunset the houses
may be run about 10° higher than the
night temperature, unless it is a cloudy
day. The effect of the sim may be consid-
ered correct because it increases tempera-
ture when it gives the strongest light

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The sap which goes to build up the plant
is obliged to rise from the roots to the
foliage, where it undergoes a change
caused by the action of light, and in its
changed condition goes back to the stem
and is distributed where needed.

The American Beauty's marked profu-
sion of foliage, all along the stem up to
and around the flower, isafairindication
that liberal supplies of such elaborated
sap are necessary. It a temperature is
maintained out of proportion to the
light the canes must be more slender, the
foliage less perfect; the plant cannot
stand still in the heat or build strongly
without sufficient material. Another
matter for consideration is that each
cane produces a flower, leaving but little
foliage besides that required by each
individual stem. The canes are cut long,
so that cutting two or three flowers
from a plant within a few days is giving
the plant a severe pruning, leaving the
working power of the roots overbalancing
the capacity of the foliage. This causes
the new shoots to develop on the "water-
spout" or "sucker" order. Thisis always
the result when the foliage of a healthy
plant is reduced too greatly. Then come
the long, slender shoots, with scarcely
any leaves, and things go from bad to
worse until the sun becomes so powerful
as to accomplish the necessary changes
through the lessened amount of foliage.

This matter of light seems to be too
little considered by growers and the
results of their labor must be largely a
matter of chance until it is thought as
much of as are heat and water. The
change in the power of light is forcibly
illustrated by practice in photography.
A plate that requires one second exposure
at noon-time in July may require five
seconds at the same hour in December
in order to get the same quality of
picture; you can see that the average
time would never make a perfect picture;
averages will not do. C. B. W.

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CARNATIONS.

SLEEPY CARNATIONS.

Some time ago I noticed an article in
one of the trade papers, from a St. Louis
correspondent, in reference to some car-
nations that had been sent to Texas, the
receiver writing that they were asleep
when the box was opened. The com-
mission dealer seemed to doubt the man's
word, stating it was fresh stock and that
these complaints came from men who
had open accounts and not from C. O. D.
parties. We want to say a word in favor
of the Texas man. We have been recei v-
ing carnations for years from a reliable
Chicago firm, and up to this year they
have given entire satisfaction; but this
year every shipment either comes in asleep
or the blooms go that way in six oreight
hours. Our loss has been so heavy that
we have had to discontinue our regular
shipments and only buy when we have
orders that will move the flowers as soon
as received. In no case are they salable
the next morning. The fault must be
with the growers, and if there is not a
remedy the carnation will cease to be a
shipping flower for any long distance.

Little Rock, Ark. D. M. Tipton.

BUHSTED CALYXES.

Ed. Am. Flobist:— Please advise me as
to the cause of bursted carnation calyxes,
also remedy. My plants have been kept
at a night temperature of 45° to 50°,
and 65° to 75° by day. The soil has
been kept moist but not "soggy. The

plants look well and, with the exception
of the above trouble, they are doing well,
the only variety not effected being Day-
break. McGowan, Scott and Emily
Pierson are doing the worst, from fifty
to seventy-five percent bursting. A.G.

Bursted calyxes and rust seem to be
evils constantly recurring with all carna-
tion growers and the only remedy for
either is good culture and as even a tem-
perature as it is possible to maintain.
Daybreak with many growers, shows a
decided tendency to burst and the only
reason why it does well for the corre-
spondent is that the temperature given
is about right for it, while it is not quite
high enough for McGowan and Scott,
both of which will be all the better for
55° of heat. Pierson I have never had
experience with.

Allowing the plants to go without dis-
budding for a month or six weeks and
then disbudding them closely will, in
some instances, induce bursted calyxes,
and not disbudding at all will also have
a tendency that way. Another cause at
this season of the year is that the sun is
so much stronger than heretofore that
the houses heat up, during the day, to
S0° or 90° and the night temperature is
not kept up in proportion. The result is
that instead of the difference between
night and day temperature being about
10°, which is the proper relation, it will
be from 20° to 30° and almost any car-
nation will burst.

From the same cause, the bright sun,
the growth of the plants is much more
vigorous now than in the winter months
and unless the watering and fertilizing is
properly managed to meet the changed
condition it will cause weak calyxes.
Too much food in the soil, either in the
shape of water or fertilizer, or too little,
will have much the same effect, and this
will have to be regulated and watched
by each grower for himself.

Albert M. Here.

Richmond, Ind.— E. G. Hill & Co. are
preparing to erect two 400foot houses
for their new roses.

Paris, III —John A. Helfrich, foreman
for the M. A. Hunt Floral Co., of Terre
Haute, Ind., has purchased the plant of
Caldwell & Company here, taking pos-
session April 6.

New York.

easter patronage favors plants. —
cut flowers of secondary value. —
large variety of flowering mate-
rial—cut flowers abundant. — ship-
ping trade light. — varying reports
as to the easter sales.— a fine wed-
ding decoration. — other notes of
interest.

As anticipated, the Easter patronage
went strongly to plants in this city and
flowers had to take second place. Regard-
ing the plant trade, however, the reports
from the leading retail stores are quite
conflicting in comparing this year's
experience with that of last year, some
claiming a substantial increase, the
majority stating that no difference had
been noted, and a few recording an
actual decrease. This latter condition is
accounted for, in part, by the lateness of
Easter this year and the absence abroad
of many of the best buyers, which looks
reasonable enough, as the adverse reports
come from establishments catering to
the higher class of society. Then, again,
many more stores were devoted to the
plant trade than heretofore, thus sub-
dividing the business and cutting down
selling prices, and the older establish-
ments felt the effect. It was further
noted, and quite generally, that the very
large and costly plants were not called
for and that small specimens and moder-
ate priced arrangements were much more
popular, even with buyers of abundant
means. The plant growers feel jubilant
over their success, having been all
cleared out, in advance, of everything
that was ready and the stock left unsold
is not their loss. There did not appear
to be any shortage in any special line
excepting that azaleas in the smaller
sizes were disposed of early and a good
many more could have been sold. One
observant retailer expressed the opinion
that the popularity of azaleas and rhodo-
dendrons as Easter plants had been
seriously impaired by their abundance all
through the season, the florists' windows
having displayed them continuously
since Christmas.

Contrary to general predictions there
were fully as many lilies as this market
could assimilate and the higher advance
prices were not maintained. While
hardly up to the high grade indicated by
stock inspected two weeks before Easter,

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it is yet true that the average quality of
the lilies ollered was above the ordinary.
The plants were uniform and of moder-
ate height throughout. Hydrangeas
were superb, stocky and with noble
trusses of bloom. Crimson Ramblers
made a great run but will never again
bring the top prices which the growers
got this year. Nothing in the market
could compare with the boronias for
graceful beauty. They were in the new
fashioned, short pots, as were also some
of the ericas, primulas, etc., and were
greatly admired. The cool weather
favored the violets; they were Lady
Campbell variety invariably and sent in
mostly in paper pots. Hyacinths were
quite abundant and sold well. Genistas
were well done everywhere but not very
abundant. Acacias were better than
ever before. Bougainvilleas, h vbrid roses,
cinerarias, deutzias and primulas were
seen occasionally and a few Dendrobium
nobile in bloom were an acceptable nov-
elty. Pot covers of various material
were universally used and ribbons were
put upon almost every plant sent out,
usually in good taste. Very little tissue
paper was used and that mostly in estab-
lishments of the second class. Hampers,
zinc-lined, were made use of more than
ever before, being of all sizes from the
diminutive violet hamper up to the
receptacle big enough to accommodate
half a dozen good sized azalea plants.
The lower priced ones, however, sold
most readily. Ferns and foliage plants
were conspicuously absent from the
Easter displays and were not called for.

The cut flower trade was decidely slow
until Saturday, and up to that time the
wholesalers were very despondent. The
smaller retail stores report a very satis-
factory cut flower demand, better in fact,
than for some years past, but in some of
the large, fashionable establishments a
slight falling off was reported. The retail-
ers speak favorably, as a rule, of the qual-
ity of the cut flowers as received by them.
Those wholesalers who have been accus-
tomed to do a large shipping trade, found
this branch of their business seriously
diminished this year. Those who cater
more to suburban and short distance
shipping, report a very satisfactory
demand. Pickled stock was not in
evidence as much as formerly, most of the
material coming in fresh and clean. What-
ever there was of aged stock was promptly
discovered and treated accordingly.
Roses, as usual, were the worst aggress-
ors.

The retail stores refrained from order-
ing many cut flowers in advance, depend-
ing upon getting all they would require
at short notice, and this they had no
trouble in doing, although at the finish
there developed a moderate pinch on
special Bridesmaids, Brunners, Jacqs and
high grade Beauties. Carnations sold
well all through, all grades being dis-
posed of readily and at top figures. Day-
break, whites and some varieties of red
only showing any weakness. Bulbous
stock, with the exception of lily of the
valley, moved with exasperating slow-
ness and at prices that a few years ago
would have been declared ruinous. On
Brides of all grades, on some classes of
Beauty, on mignonette, lowgradeviolets
and lilies, and asparagus there was also
much difficulty to find buyers at any price,
and low grade roses of all varieties had a
similar experience. The quantity of vio-
lets received exceeded all past holiday
records, but owing to the reasonable
figures quoted on them and the favor-
able weather for wearing them, they sold
out satisfactorily when the quality just-

ified. The selling qualities of Beauty
were seriously obstructed by the presence
of so many good Brunners in the market.
Callas brought better figures than lilies,
for once. A few handsome larkspurs
were the only cut flower novelty noted.

Alex. McConnell had a fine wedding
decoration last Tuesday at Delmonico's.
The ceremony was performed under a
canopy of Bride roses and lily of the
valley. The same flowers were used on
the bride's table, while on the twenty-
four guests' tables 500 Beauties were dis-
played.

The vases and little garden plots in
front of hotels and many other buildings,
are brilliant with hyacinths and pansies
just now.

M. J. Lynch came down from Pough-
keepsie the other day, minus his mustache,
and had lots of fun with his friends, none
of whom recognized him.

Bobhink & Atkins received a shipment
of 400 bay trees on the steamship West-
emland.

Forty thousand trees are being set out
this spring in Riverside Park.

John Young had a consignment of
cypripediums for Easter, the only ones in
town.

Visitors: E. D. Shaw, Holyoke, Mass ;
Sam. Goldring, Albany.

Boston.

STORY OF THE BUSIEST EASTER NEW
ENGLAND EVER EXPERIENCED. — PLANTS-
MEN AND cur FLOWER GROWERS ARM IN
ARM IN PROSPERITY.— VAST NUMBERS OF
LILIES SOLD. -CARNATIONS NOT SO SCARCE
AS PREDICTED.-SPRING APPARENT IN THE
SHRUBBERIES.— NOTES OF THE EARLY
BLOOMERS. — DAWSONS GO TO ITALY.

The first decisive returns from the
great Easter campaign began to mate-
rialize early in the week preceding Sun-
day, from the plant growers, who, as
orders came pouring in and shipments
went out, were then commencing to
realize the sweeping success they had
made, and as, day after day, the demand
kept increasing until finally everything
was exhausted and it was impossible to
supply any more, then the feelings of
anxiety which, throughout the long
weeks of preparation, had been the
plant growers' constant companion,
vanished and gave way to an elation
such as is seldom witnessed in conserva-
tive Boston floriculture. To the retailer
and the wholesale cut flower dealer the
assurance of a prosperous outcome came
later. Their task it was to shoulder, for
the time being, the burden of responsi-
bility which the grower had so exultantly
cast off and it was well along towards
the close of Saturday when the confidence
inspired by the glorious weather matured
finally to the full assurance of an unpre-
cedented Easter triumph. It was a mem-
orable occasion for the Boston and all
New England florists and fully bore out
the predictions of the most sanguine.
The public responded to the Easter
sentiment as never before, the outgoing
trains and trolley cars on Saturday
night reminding one of Thanksgiving eve,
with the substitution of lily plants for
turkeys! But, be it remembered, the
Boston florists had sense enough to
refrain from stuffing the local press
reporters with the time-honored, inane
yarns about the great scarcity of flowers
and the frightfully high prices to be
exacted by the florists at Easter. Let us
hope we have seen the last of that stupid
folly!

The plants offered in this market were

of the usual Easter variety, Hlies, Ram-
bler roses, azaleas and astilbes predomi-
nating. There were no novelties worth
enumerating and the average quality of
everything was good. Lilies were avail-
able in vast numbers, the greater part
being longiflorums of moderate height
and bloomed to a nicety. The receipts of
these vyere so enormous that it seemed
on Friday and Saturday morning as
though it would not be possible to mar-
ket them all, but these fears proved to be
groundless. A tour through the leading
retail stores in this city failed to reveal
the use of a single ribbon, fancy hamper
or tissue paper wrapper and very few pot
covers, plain flower pots being the
almost invariable rule. Some growers
had, however, adopted the low, wide
shaped pots for primroses, violets and
such subjects, with pleasing eflect.

The supply of cut flowers was fairly
equal to the demand. Of some sorts
more might have been sold, could they
have been obtained; with some other
things the prices realized by the whole-
salers would have been better had the
growers sent them in as fast as ready
instead of hoarding them up for Satur-
day's shipments, and at the close a few
lots of various things, principally white,
were left unsold, but all this represents
such a trifling proportion in the grand
total of the stock handled satisfactorily
that it is hardly worth recording except
for the purpose of warning the growers
of these goods against the forcing for
future Easter occasions of quantities of
white stock and astilbe, which people are
glad to get at Decoration day but have
no use for at Easter. Itcanbestated with-
out fear of contradiction that the number
of violets sold here exceeded by far that of
any previous occasion, the perfect weather
accelerating their demand for street wear.
Carnations did not quite hold up to the
high figures anticipated by many, neither
were they as scarce at the end of the
week as they were for several days pre-
vious and a good many white ones of
"so-so" quality were unloaded at about
one-half quoted prices, at the market on
Saturday morning, by growers who had
been accumulating them in the antiquated
way, who will probably continue to dose
as long as they live and upon whom
sympathy and advice are alike wasted.

The warm spring days are starting the
bushes into growth and the nursery rows
and plantations at the Arnold Arbore-
tum begin once more to be a potent
attraction to tree lovers. Cornus Mas
is a cloud of yellow and the bees are
holding a carnival among the bloom.
Cornus officinalis from Japan is already
nearly gone, being the earliest to bloom.
Dirca palustris is just opening its yel-
low tassels and Erica camea is covered
with pink bells. This is the hardiest of
the heaths. Others, ordinarily hardy,
such as Calluna vulgaris, have suffered
very severely from the past winter, which,
although classed as a mild season, seems
to have done great damage to late
growing varieties that failed to get
thoroughly ripened up in the fall. Pyrus
Japonica will have but few flowers this
spring, the warm weather in December
having thrown it almost into bloom and
left the buds powerless to resist the sub-
sequent cold. Prunus Davidiana is also
a failure this year, showing only an
occasional scattering flower among the
blackened buds. Mr. Dawson has suc-
ceeded in striking a lot of fine grafts of
Hale's paper shell hickory.

Walter Dawson has been given a leave
of absence from his duties at the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania and sails for Italy

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April 21,

on Saturday of this week, where he will
be joined by his brother, Fred., in June,
who goes to study Italian landscape
gardening.

McCarthy's importation of nursery
stock is superb, certainly the finest ever
seen here and worthy of inspection before
the sales of next Tuesday and Friday.

Richard Welch has a case in court
against the Roibury Gaslight Co., for
injury to plants and flowers in his green-
houses, owing to an alleged leak in the
gas pipes.

The lour greenhouses with their con-
tents, recently occupied by Donald
McRea were auctioned off at shenfl's
sale on April 17.

Mayflowers are in and the boys and
girls from the country have been selling
th'm on the street corners for the past
week.

Philadelphia.

EASTER THE GREATEST OF THE FLOWER
FESTIVALS — THE WIDE USE OF MATERIAL
IN THE CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE.— AN
ESTIMATE OF THE VOLUME OF BUSINESS.
—NOTES ON THE STOCK IN MARKET.—
LILIES STILL THE LEADER.— FEW PLANTS
LEFT OVER. — PLENTY OF CUT FLOWERS.
—A TRICK WITH CARNATIONS —WITH
THE GROWERS —PERSONAL JOTTINGS.

Easter is undoubtedly the supreme
flower festival of the year. All the world
and his wile. Christian and pagan, just
and unjust, unite in celebrating it, and in
Philadelphia this year's observance has
been more pronounced and enthusiastic
than ever. The business done by the
florists was enormous. In addition to
the regular flower shops, annexes innu-
merable appeared as if by magic, the
farmers' markets blossomed out, and the
highways and byways of the city were
gay with flowering plants.

Out the Ridge Road was almost a con-
tinual flower show. The street was
lined with stands, one might say, for
nearly every block had its patch of color,
and some of them half a dozen. Every
other man or woman carried a oot or
two of flowering plants — a glorious pro-
cession of beauty and fragrance extend-
ing for miles and reaching its climax at
the gates of Laurel Hill, where the West-
cott brothers, their sons and satellites
held forth. When I looked in there on
Saturday afternoon customers were six
deep in all directions and the big estab-
lishment was being taxed to its utmost
to supply their wants. There was no
sign of the redoubtable Commodore him-
seli. Someone pointed in the direction
of a crowd at the far end of the biggest
greenhouse. That indicated that the fish
were biting and in danger of swamping
the boat if the Commodore didn't watch
out. I took a hurried look through the
houses. It seemed as if a cyclone had
struck their contents and blown much
fine gold and silver into the treasury. I
did finally get a glimpse of the Commo-
dore. He was talking to a fine lady in
her carriage, the footman obligingly
holding the door open. When such a cool
wind blows, the place for one's hat is on
the top of one's head. That's what you
would naturally think, but one old gal-
lant we know would catch pneumonia or
any other old thing rather than fail in
due observance of the rules of polite
society. I admire the courage and the
fine disregard of consequences but, like
the coward who ran away, I would
rather have people say "there he is," than
"there he goes."

The Ridge Road is mentioned as typ-
ical of the situation on all the main thor-

oughfares of the city. Easter week was
certainly the florists' harvest. I have
heard several guesses at the gross amount
of business done, ranging all the way
from a hundred thousand to a million,
but there's no getting anywhere near the
truth in that connection. If I ventured
a guess myself I should say a quarter
million. Take you r choice. Wouldn't it
be interesting to know what the amount
will be one hundred years from now? I
can imagine the smile of some antiquarian
of the next century when he looks over
his file of the American Florist and finds
how big we thought we were when we fig-
ured using a million dollars' worth of flow-
ers at Faster!

I do not remember noticing any decided
novelties this year. Easter lilies were as
popular as ever and sold out pretty clean.
Several growers had batches about a
week behind time. These would all have
sold at good figures had they been in.
There were also some lots of the "sawed-
off" strain that held fire a bit but they
mostly all found homes in the end. One
of the big department stores had to
withdraw lilies from their advertisement
for want of stock and one of the princi-
pal up-town florists told me he sent all
over for more lilies Saturday afternoon
and couldn't find any.

The big plants of azaleas did not sell
quite so well this year, but the medium
and smaller plants had a fine run. Har-
ris's stock of these was exceptionally well
done this year, among it being some
plants of Flambeau three to four feet in
diameter that were simply glorious!
Vander Cruysen is still the most popular
of all the azaleas, about eight to every
ten sold being of that variety.

Crimson Ramblers sold well, there
being but few good plants of these left
over. Craig & Son sent in a grand lot
of shapely, well-foliaged plants with
flowers of a fine, deep color that indicated
much intelligent care in cultivation. I
did not see any of the Pink, White or
Yellow Ramblers this year. Presumably
they have proved disappointing as an
Easter plant and have been discarded.
Hybrid roses in pots were in good
demand. One of the best lots I saw
came from Jacob Becker's and another
well done batch was credited to Robert
Scott & Son.

Bounainvillea Sanderiana made a fine
show in all the first-class stores and sold
moderately well. I saw some Sunday
morning at Fox's Broad street establish-
ment that had dropped their leaves badly.
A plant that would go to pieces so quickly
as that is not fit to sell. To send out
such stock is an outrage on a customer,
and is little better than robbery. Like
the hydrangea it needs lots of water and
that might account for some of the
trouble, although undue forcing is most
likely the main defect. Hydrangeas were
more in favor this year. Big specimens
had the call even in preference to azaleas
of the same size. They seem to be regain-
ing some of their lost popularity, as is
also the genista, the latter having gone
much better this season.

Pots and pans of hyacinths, tulips, daf-
fodils, lily of the valley, etc., had an
enormous sale and were of excellent qual-
ity, notwithstanding the unpromising
look of the bulbs last fall. This class of
stock is indispensable in supplying the
immense demand for small-priced Easter
plants, and their popularity this year is
as great if not greater than ever. Some
very pretty effects were observed where
these subjects were used in made up
baskets in conjunction with ferns, small
palms, heaths, etc.

The sale of cut flowers did not rise
above the normal Easter tide. There
was plenty of everything, excepting car-
nations. That divine flower doubled
and trebled in price and yet when the
rush was over on Sunday morning there
were lots of carnation flowers left over.
The co-umission men who control this
item worked the scare very shrewdly and
unloaded at high prices on some of the
smart young men who do the buying for
the retail shops. Some of these alleged
"smart" young buyers do not seem to
have tumbled to the idea that it is best to
buy sparingly when fireworks are on.
Customers are liable to switch off' on
something else rather than be robbed.

George Anderson had a dandy house of
Brunners ready on the nick of time and
these sold well. They would probably
have brought more money if there hadn't
been others around, but John Burton
came in with a house and Myers, of Glen-
side, with another and there were rumors
of consignments from New York, so the
situation had to be faced with moderate
prices. Anderson's lilies were the best lot
I have seen in my travels this Easter, all
Japanese stock. George is still as ada-
mantine as ever that it's all the growers'
fault that the lilies don't come right.
Bulbs have nothing to do with it. I
suppose the only thing to convince him
will be a failure on his part some fine
day. However, he persists with singular
pertinacity in getting them in all right
every year.

On the whole I think the nearest
approach to an Easter plant novelty this
year is the erica. Of course it is not
really a novelty but to many or most of
the flower buying public it has all the
attributes of a novelty. Heretofore the
supply has been limited. This year there
has been a big increase in the supply and
twenty-five-cent plants were snapped up
eagerly at a dollar, with other grades in
proportion. The daintiest of all is the
cupressina and it was picked up first, but
all sold well, fragrans, Cavendishiana,
persoluta, Mediterranea and transincens
being the sorts most seen. Yes, they
were sold as "the real Scottish heather"
of course. Not such a heinous sin that,
however, when you consider how many
kilties there are in Bloomfontein at
present. One of the stores had the good
taste to say "Heather from South Africa"
on the card in the window. That's bet-
ter and just as effective as a catchword.

Why hasn't Mr. Grigg thought of this,
"Good Queen Bess's favorite flower," for
the genista? The broom was the emblem
of the Plantagents. I expect a sprig of
his genuine fragrant English wallflower
for my buttonhole for that suggestion
the next time I pass the Century Flower
Shop. Its many a long day since I had
a whifl of that delightful' spring-time
odor and it pleased me much when I
came on a batch of it there on Saturday
night.

They tell me it's the country florists
mostly, who read the city notes in these
columns. If that's thecase I want to ask
them if they know how the big growers
in a large city put in their time Easter
week? Probably they imagine they work
like beavers until 2 a. m. and get up
again at six, just as is done in the
country; not them! If you see an oak-
leaf you can imagine what an oak tree is
like so I will give you just one little leaf-
let. I met four of the big nabobs at a
quarter to eleven Saturday night; one
was from West Philadelphia, one from
Germantown, one from Chestnut Hill,
the other from out Darby way. It seems
they had occupied a box at the opera

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1179

house all to themselves and had listened
with huge delight to a blood-curdling
tragedy of Nero's time, gloating particu-
larly over the scenes where the wild
beasts tore their human victims to pieces
in the Roman arena until the place was
swamped with blood and the walls
spattered with gore. That sounds awful
and yet what more natural place to find
these cold blooded nabobs and pirates
who had wrung the souls of the poor
storemen in the early part of the week
■with blood curdling prices for their stock.
I suggested some such reflection to the
group and they had the audacity to pre-
tend that they were all the most tender
hearted of men. One of them pointed as
proof to the fact that he had stopped
shooting live pigeons because he reflected
that he wouldn't like it himseli if he were
the pigeon. Another put forward the
plea that he must also be tender because
his early years were spent in a religious
book store. The West Philadelphia man
was a philosophic savage and he claimed
it was all in the point of view. If a man
was up in a balloon and fell down in the
forest and was torn to pieces by tigers
we would say what a calamity, but the
the tigers would say what a godsend!
From that point they proceeded to pre-
destination, fore-knowledge, Darwin,
Herbert Spencer, Burns and general
goodness. But the pirate and the savage
was there all the same, although hidden
under this philosophic cloak. So take
warning, my trustingcountry friends, and
be on your guard when you come to
town on buying bent.

R. A. Stewart has moved to a tem-
porary location on Thirteenth street. He
will return to his old stand. Thirteenth
and Walnut, as soon as the new building
is completed, where he will have more
room and enlarged facilities generally.
Mr. Stewart has been a success as a
retail florist and has built up a snug
little business in a quiet way. He has
hosts of well vyishers in the trade who
are glad to see him prosper.

We had a call this week from John M.
Hughes, well known as the superintend-
ent at Wooton when Mr. Childs was
alive. He is now occupying a similar
position in Montour county, this state.
Other callers this week were Mr. Koater,
Boskoop, and Mr. Hughenholtz, Haarlem.

The wife of James M. Thoirs, the popu-
lar Camden florist, and their three
children sail on the 21st inst. for a
European trip. They will be gone six
months.

Robert Kift is recovering. He has had
a halcyon and vociferous time the past
week and is now slowly recuperating.
By next week the wreck will be cleared
away and you may look for his weekly
letter as usual. It will of course be a
mirror of purity, a meridian blaze of
prudence and full moon of discretion, as
"R. B." would say, and entirely unlike the
lucubrations that proceed from the
glimmering understanding of, yours to
command, Geobgh C. Watson.

HouLTON, Me.— Carl Beers, of Bangor,
has opened a branch establishment in
this town.

Shrewsbury, Mass.— A fire in the
forcing houses of E. A. Bartlett caused a
damage of about $200 on the morning
of March 28.

MooRESTOWN, N. J.— The boiler room
at Horace Brown's establishment was
destrbyed by a recent fire supposed to
have been of incendiary origin.

Chicago.

RESUME OF THE EASTER SUPPLY AND
DEMAND.— MANY MISCALCULATIONS ON
THE CUT AVAILABLE.— LILIES FAR SHORT
OF THE CALL. — REMARKABLE LACK OF
GOOD FLOWERING PLANTS — SEEN AT
THE PRINCIPAL RETAIL STORES — REIN-
BERG'S BUILDING OPERATIONS. — FOCHS
SELLS OUT.- JOTTINGS.

There can be no argument; the lily's
the thing at Easter. Those who pre-
dicted an abundant supply for this year,
and the opinion was very generaal, as
witness the low early quotations, were
far amiss in theircalculations and usually
out of pocket. There were nowhere near
enough, either of pot plants or cut flow-
ers. A week before Easter it was possible
to place orders at $90 per thousand; the
day before Easter it was hard work to
find lilies at $2 a dozen and a few small
lots brought $2.50. The demand was
never heavier. Undoubtedly the miser-
able weather of the week had some
influence upon the supply, as it did on all
other lines, but there were other mis-
calculations in this truly remarkable
season. Nearly everyone figured on fair
cuts of roses and a considerable shortage
of carnations, but it turned out to be
just the other way. As a matter of fact
there was not stock enough of any kind
and nearly every wholesaler was obliged
to cut orders more or less, at least on
some lines. It is generally conceded that
there was not as much material avail-
able as a year ago but at the same time
business was heavier than ever, the
increase in sales bring due to the higher
prices, which extended all along the line
because of the scarcity of the items most
in demand, the low grades being decidedly
the gainer. There is less than the usual
complaint of pickled stock. This week
matters have quieted down toaconsider-
able degree but the big houses are still
selling $400 and $500 a day, with stock
scarce and prices fairly well maintained
in spite of the bad weather of the begin-
ing of the week.

A tour of the principal retail places
revealed some big stocks of bulbous
plants but a remarkable lack of variety
and of well-grown flowering plants of
the better class. By far the finest of the
Easter showings was that of C. A. Samuel-
son. His big window was curtained at
the back and side with asparagus, while
suspended from the ceiling were a dozen
doves, swinging in the breezes of an
invisable electric fan, each attached by
narrow white satin ribbons to a chariot
of white and gold loaded down with
lilies. In the center and left of the win-
dow were fancy and birch-bark, egg-
shaped baskets, the latter filled with
baby primroses. The store was full of
fine azaleas and exceptionally well-grown
hydrangeas and the work room next
door was crowded with potted lilies and
bulbous stock, while the show case was
overrunning with the best that the cut
flower market afibrds. One of Mangel's
windows was banked with exceptionally
good azaleas and hydrangeas, with the
potted hyacinths and lilies in the spare
spaces. In the other window he made a
fine show of his specialty, long Beauties,
and bright colored carnarions. Smythe's
store was full of potted plants, mostly
bulbous stock, in all sorts of receptacles,
baskets, pots and pans. He had, of
course, a great many lilies and a nice
showing of the usual run of cut material.
Wienhoeber as usual had a large display,
which included hyacinths in pots and
pans, tuUps, daffodils, daisies and some
fine azaleas and lilies, the latter from

Buettner. At Wittbold's the principal
attraction was a display of egg-shaped
receptacles made of birch bark, contain-
ing either tulips and ferns; red geraniums,
pterises and ageratum, or hyacinths,
lilies and several kinds of small ferns.
Lange had his place as full as could be of
potted Harrisii, hydrangeas and hya-
cinths, the latter predominating. He
also had numerous handsome baskets of
potted plants. Kreitling had an excep-
tionally fine lot of callas and they made
a good showing in his window. Phil.
Hauswirth and all his assistants were
kept unusually busy, having been unable
to move into the new store on Michigan
avenue until Saturday. Plants were
conspicuous at Friedman's, some rhodo-
dendrons being particularly good. Baby
primroses in miniature hampers were
attractive, as also were the novelties in
birch-bark receptacles ot varied design.
Halle had Harrisii, two 9-11 bulbs in a
pot, which were among the finest plants
seen in this market. Schubert showed a
nice lot of azaleas, and a variety of pots
of daffbdills and tulips besides lilies and
the everyday cut flowers. The Central
Floral Company did not go deeply into
the flowering plant business but did a
big trade with a fine line of cut flowers.
Mosconesotes, in the Masonic Temple,
sold azaleas and lilies and cut flowers.
All the retailers report a satisfactory
trade. Anote worthy feature was the large
number of fairly good plants, including
azaleas, lilies and Dutch bulbs, handled
by the sidewalk florists on Saturday and
Sunday.

Albert Fuchs has sold his greenhouses,
their contents and his business to Walter
Retzer and Alfred Everett, who will
hereafter conduct the establishment under
the name of RetZ' r & Co. Mr. Retzer is
an energetic young man, a graduate of
Shaw Botanic Gardens at St. Louis, and
has spent the past year with O. C.
Siraonds at Graceland Cemetery. There
is no better location in Chicago for such
a business as Mr. Retzer proposes to
conduct and his success is in his own
hands. Mr. Fuchs is now talking of a
trip to Paris.

Peter Reinberg is now putting all his
energies into the erection of his sixteen
new houses 25x265, the largest addition
he has ever put up in a single year. Last
year such houses cost him $2,800 apiece
and this season it is thought that the
increased cost of material will make the
investment a little greater. Mr. Reinberg
will bench 6,000 Liberty plants this
spring, 1000 of which will be grafted
stotk.

Brant & Noe, who are wholesale rose
growers, shipping all their cut direct
from the greenhouses to retailers in the
principal cities, expect to be able to
double their business with the new range
of houses they are erecting.

C. S. Stewart who was with Benthey
& Co , surprised his friends by the sud-
denness with which he threw up his job
and left for Omaha.

John Thorpe is contributing to the
Sunday Times-Herald, of this city, a
series of articles on horticultural sub-
jects.

C. W. Erne, who is with E. H. Hunt
has gone to his old home at Terre Haute,
to spend the summer.

The growers of this locality are now
talking of combining for the purchase of
coal.

Visitors: Prof John Craig, Ames, la.,
J. F. Temple, Davenport, la.; F. A. Belt,
Steriiug, III.; J. R. Elder, Sioux City, la.

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The American Florist.

April 21,

Toronto.

BUSIEST EASTER IN THE HISTORY OF THE
TRADE.— SALES DOUBLE LAST TBAR's.—
PRICES VEBV GOOD. — A VISIT TO DUN-
LOP'S. — BUILDING OPERATIONS PLANNED.
— WITH OTHER GROWERS.— JOTTINGS.

I do not think the Toronto florists
ever had such a busy time as they had
Easter week. Wm. Jay & Son sold
double the quantity of flowers they ever
sold at Easter before. Jno. H. Dunlop
does not claim quite so large an increase
as that but his business has been very
much in excess of former years. From
the pile of "empties" atC. Tidy's, labeled
"ginger ale," "sarsaparilla," etc., you
would have thought he had been "treat-
ing" a detachment of the volunteers
going to Africa, but it was only the
remains of the soft refreshment found
necessary to relieve the drooping spirits
of the tired workmen on Friday and Sat-
urday. I just caught him making up a
deposit for the bank. Oh! such a wad!
There was a large supply of flowers of
good quality and apparently a ready sale
for everything. Pots ol lilac and Ram-
bler roses were in great demand, the lat-
ter bringing $2 to $3 each. Some of
Dale's enormous sweet peas retailed, I
am told, for $1 50 a dozen.

Dunlop had some fine azaleas and
sold the bulk of them. A trip to his
greenhouses disclosed the fact that not-
withstanding the close cutting for the
festival, he had some fine blooms coming
on rapidly. His roses are now in prime
condition. There are long benches of
Beauty with grand flowers and the stur-
diest stems, four to five feet long; houses
of Bride, Bridesmaid, Lady Dorothea,
Mrs. Morgan, etc., in perfect condition.
I could not help noticing how few the
varieties are now being grown, to what
were grown ten or twelve years ago.
The public taste seems to have settled
down to certain standards, such as I
have named and a few others. He has a
very large stock of young carnations of
all the latest and best varieties, ready for
the ground as soon as that is ready.
His greenhouses have encroached so
much upon his land that to make room
for these carnations he has recently pur-
chased another couple of acres adjoining
him to the west and intends this summer
putting up four new houses each 18x137
leet.

Miller & Sons, Bracondale, are also
going to build this summer and put up a
new carnation house 38x300. Here I
saw some benches of carnations which
for quantity of bloom, and very good
bloom, too, would be hard to beat. A
house of the pink seedling. Lady Van
Home, was a mass of flowers and Fred.
Miller told me it had been in the same
condition since October. He stated that
the sale of plants and flowers for Easter
had been enormous and gave me figures,
but the latter were too much for my poor
brain, and they slipped away. They
have the contract to supply the Toronto
public school gardens and are conse-
quently growing large quantities of ger-
aniums and other bedding plants, which
are all in excellent condition. They
are growing large quantities of ferns
from spores and appear to be meeting
with considerable success at this some-
what difficult task. A propagating
bench full of the Boston fern promises to
give him a very large stock. He is going
to grow ferns much more extensively in
future, and has disposed of nearly all his
stock of palms. His grand new white
seedling chrysanthemuru, Timothy Eaton,
is being propagated and, although he

has received an offer of a considerable
sum for the stock, he intends to retain it
himself and put the flowers on the mar-
ket next year. He will have a house
especially for this variety.

Geo. Mills, of Ossington avenue, is
about to build an addition to his green-
houses; I do not know the size. John
Gard will also put up another green-
house.

J. Butterworth has dropped very much
out of the floricultural business and has
most of his houses devoted to vegetables.
He says he makes more money out of
them, in fact he appears to have made
his pile and proposes to sell out and
retire next year.

Geo. HoUis, of Bracondale, reports
business satisfactory. S. P.

Los Angeles.

ANOTHER SEASON OF DROUGHT. — THE
THIRD DRY YEAR IN SUCCESSION. — DISAS-
TER LIKELY TO BE THE CONSEQUENCE.
—PLENTY OF STOCK EXCEPT LILIES AND
VIOLETS —A VISIT TO SIEVERS'.— VARIOUS
NOTES OF INTEREST.

Your correspondent at this point has
always been an optimist and expressed
faith in southern California and is still
hoping for the best, but we are nearing
the end of the rainy season and the record
up to date shows a rainfall of less than
six inches since September 1, 1869, which
is considerably less than one- half the
amount in an ordinary season. This
will be the third "dry" year in succession,
something heretofore unknown, and the
result will be disastrous. While much
water has been developed, many artesian
wells have ceased to flow and ordinary
wells have failed to supply the usual
quantity. Many of the water companies
have materially advanced the rates to
consumers already, while usually no irri-
gating is done so early in the season.
While we have had less than one inch of
rain since January 3, but few of the grow-
ers have suffered, as most of them have
water from some irrigating system, but
several have been obliged to wait a con-
siderable time to have their order filled
for "a day's run of water" and in these
cases some stock has suffered.

The outlook for the Easter trade is very
good. There will be plenty of flowers to
fill all orders except for lilies and violets.
The violet season is rapidly drawing to
a close and the Bermuda lilies are badly
diseased, even where they have been
grown comparatively cold to keep them
back for the Easter trade. The very high
winds from the Pacific ocean, which have
prevailed for a week past, have damaged
the carnations that were in bloom, but a
few days of comparatively calm weather
will give many thousands of blooms at
this season of the year. Sweet peas are
here in all their beauty and are in great
demand. Capt. Melville Walker makes a
specialty of sweet peas, growing the
finest varieties by the acre, and he now
has them by the wagon-lo.ad.

On a recent visit to San Francisco
your correspondent very much regretted
to find Carl Kruger, of Sievers & Co., on
the sick list. While scarcely able to do
so Mr. Kruger showed us over the estab-
lishment, including the new carnation
houses, where a number of famous carna-
tions have been produced by this skillful
hybridizer. We Were permitted to view
and examine the seedlings as well as
some named sorts not yet in commence.
We dare not tell all we saw, but there are
some world-beaters hidden away that
will surprise the florists within five years,
and then we shall have to raise our
standard of an ideal carnation.

Miss Harriet Goodin, who has been
identified with the florists' trade for a
number of years, recently with the Ingle-
side Floral Co., is building an office and
store room on Broadway, where she will
engage in the business for herself.

W. A. Peschelt, head gardener for Sen-
ator Jones, at Santa Monica, will soon
leave for the east on his way to Europe.
Mr. Peschelt will leave New York on the
Kaiser Frederick, sailing May 10. He
will spend three mouths in Europe visit-
ing the leading trade establishments as
well as seeing the show at Paris before
returning to his duties here.

The Chase Nursery Company, at River-
side, has been unable to propagate a suf-
ficient quantity of roses to supply their
trade. Having overcome a number of
difficulties they are now propagating
very successfully and are planting a large
acreage to supply the eastern nursery
trade.

Edmund Germain, a member of the
Germain Fruit Co., and for several years
its manager, has retired from the firm
and will soon embark in the dried fruit
business, handling all such California
products in car load lots only.

Howard & Smith report a splendid
catalogue trade. They find a good
demand for all novelties listed, but espe-
cially for the new canna, Mrs. Kate Gray.

D. R. W.

Detroit.

BUSIEST EASTER ON RECORD. —PLANT SALES
UNPRECEDENTED BUT DONE IN A DAY. —
PURCHASERS OBJECT TO HIGH PRICES
FOR CUT FLOWERS.- THE CLUB MEET-
ING.— NEW RETAIL STORES.

A review of the Easter trade shows the
ever increasing popularity of flowering
plants for this festive season. The weather
the whole week up to Saturday morning
was miserable, snow and rain alternat-
ing with cloudy and windy periods which
deterred people from even visiting the
florists' stores and markets. This unfa-
vorable condition of the weather was
alone responsible for the slow sales of
plants during the greater part of the
week. Saturday, however, it cleared
and, while it was not the ideal Easter
weather, it was such a vast improvement
over the first days of the week that peo-
ple came out in great numbers and
crowded the stores from early morning
till late at night. And thus it might be
said that the plant trade of the week
was done on the one day, Saturday. The
trade on Sunday ran principally to cut
flowers, but high priced cut flowers on
either Saturday or Sunday stood no
show alongside of flowering plants, even
when the latter were priced fairly high.
There was a good supply of cut flowers
of all kinds except carnations, which were
very scarce, but when the necessary high
price was attached to them they, too,
moved slowly enough to clearly show
that the public will not even at Easter
pay what seems to be an extraordi-
nary price, and so much more than is
ordinarily charged for the same stock.
Easter lilies were the most popular of
flowering plants and there were not
nearly enough to meet the demand.
Every dealer reports an increase of trade
over last season, in some cases as much
100 per cent, but fifteen per cent would
represent a fair average.

Our club meeting Wednesday night
was well attended. Two new candidates
were admitted to membership. The
principal feature of the meeting was a
paper on tree planting by S. Taplin,
whose wide and varied experience in that

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line enabled him to treat the subject in a
thorough and practical manner. The
discussion which followed also brought
out some very valuable points not gener-
ally known. The club has designated
the meetings of the third Wednesday of
each month to make exhibits of novelties
or well grown specimens of plants or cut
flowers and extends an invitation to the
trade generally, irrespective of member-
ship in the club, to make use of this facil-
ity to place on exhibition anything of
special interest or merit. Such stock can
be consigned to J. F. Sullivan, who will
properly stage and care for it.

J. A. Briscoe, a member of our club, has
established the Wildemere Gardens, cor-
ner of Grand River avenue and the Boule-
vard, dealing in ornamental trees and
shrubbery. He has engaged Robert B.
Buck as manager, who is a practical
landscape gardener and will give partic-
ular attention to such work.

Asman & Dunn suffered the loss of a
horse and wagon by colliding with an
electric car on Palm Sunday.

C. H. Plumb is building two houses,
one 28xl2s for roses, the other 20x117
for carnations, using cypress and 16x16
glass, butted.

Miss C. A. Yerger has opened a retail
place at 198 Grand River avenue.

L. A. Rouston & Co. have opened a
retail store corner Michigan and Welsh
avenues. J. F. S.

Baltimore.

BIGGEST EASTER ON RECORD. — TREMEN-
DOUS SALES OF FLOWERING PLANTS —
CARNATION PRICES CONSIDERED HIGH.—
RETAILERS CALLED ON PHILADELPHIA
FOR PLANTS AND CUT FLOWERS. — MEET-
ING OF THE CLUB —DISCUSSIONS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Easter weather was perfect and sales
unprecedented. Everybody connected
with the trade is )ul)ilant and flush
except the man who held on to mignon-
ette till Saturday, the man who held on
to single and double narcissi, and his fel-
low citizen who bought up asparagus
and smilax on Saturday, each having a
lot of his product left over to reproach
himself with. It may be questioned
whether the prices received for carnations
during the week at wholesale were not
excessive, and will not eventually injure
the sale of that flower. When very ordi-
nary stock brings $3 50 one conservative
wholesale dealer thinks the limit has not
only been reached but passed. Roses
hardly brought the prices of last year,
but were in sharp demand. Bulbous
stock paid very well, too, except hya-
cinths, which seemed slightly in excess of
demand. The sale of flowering plants,
lilies, azaleas, hydrangeas and Crimson
Rambler roses, was something to be
remembered. The supply was exception-
ally fine and seemed excessive, but it all
went and at good prices. Charles street
never looked brighter, along where the
florists have their stores. It would be
hard to select any special window deco-
ration for remark, where all were so
excellent. Halliday Bros, were fortunate
in securing a vacant store next them,
which they crowded with lilies, azaleas
and roses. The markets did a thriving
business, owing to the fine weather.

Indications were that the Easter sup-
ply would be shorter than usual, and
most of our heavy dealers took trips to
the neighboring village of Philadelphia
to see about replenishing. Judging from
the specimens brought back there was no
lack of good plants and cut flowers there.

The last club meeting was well attended,
two new members being admitted. The
total number of new members for the
carnation society is thirty-seven, as
reported by the committee. After dis-
cussing the Sunday laws and the sales of
plants in department stores, the question
of the best putty came up and various
opinions were expressed. G. O. Brown
promised to prepare a paper for the club
and said it would be a great help to the
trade if papers were read more frequently.
Mr. Flitton announced that either Wm.
P. Craig or Robert Craig would be at
the next meeting of the club and would
read a paper on some interesting subject.
A committee of three was appointed to
take charge of the meeting. Some very
fine Farquhar violets were shown by
Thos. Stevenson.

The Nestor of the trade, Jas. Pentland,
was out on Monday accompanied by
"Rix." Age does not seem to lessen Mr.
Pentland's vitality, and he was fully as
bright and cheerful in his eightieth year
as his much younger companion.

Ed. Kress, to the pleasure of his numer-
ous friends, is able to be about again,
having quite recovered from an attack of
pneumonia. Mack.

St. Louis.

UNANIMOUS DECISION THAT THIS EASTER
BROKE ALL RECORDS. — ROSESSHORT AND
LILIES BEYOND PRICE— WHAT THE
RETAILERS SAY OF IT.

The Easter trade incut flowers was the
heaviest ever experienced in St. Louis.
The scarcity of Harrisiilily plants created
a demand for cut flowers. Those who in
former years were in the habit of buying
plants could not get them this year and
took cut flowers in their place. Roses
were scarce, there not being half enough
to go around. The retail stores which
had placed their orders with the whole-
sale houses in advance got most of their
orders filled, while those who waited till
the last minute had to take what they
could get. Consequently on Saturday
prices advanced; roses jumped to $6 to
$12 per hundred. American Beauties
were scarce and in great demand. Car-
nations sold on Saturday for $4 to $5, per
hundred, and extra fancy stock brought
as high as $6 per hundred. There were
no Roman hyacinths or narcissi in mar-
ket. The wholesale men could have easily
disposed of more stock had they received
it, and as it was everything was cleaned
up without any waste. One retail store
on Saturday morning refused to deliver
any orders for less than $5.

Fred Weber, of 4326 Olive street, has
been sick for the past two weeks but is
somewhat improved and expects to be up
and able to attend to business in about a
week or ten days. Fred Weber, Jr., who
has looked after the business, says they
had a continuous rush of business for
Easter.

Charlie Connon says Easter business
was far beyond expectations, and Miss
Newman, who succeeded Luther Arm-
strong at his Olive street store, reports a
heavy demand.

George Waldbart says he thought he
would never get through with the Easter
rush, as all his time was taken in waiting
on customers, and orders had to be neg-
lected.

John W. Kunz, at 506 Olive street, says
heis well satisfied with his first Easter in
business for himself.

Fred Foster, at Eighth and Olive streets,
says last year was not in it with this.

J. M. H.

Cincinnati,

SATISFACTION THE RESULT OF EASTER
BUSLNESS.- PLANT TRADE SHOWS GREAT
GAINS OVER LAST YEAR. — LILIES IN
SHORT SUPPLY.— HIGH PRICES FOR CAR-
NATIONS.— SEEN AT THE STORES.

Everyone seems to be fully satisfied
with Easter business, considering the
weather, which was very disagreeable
all week with the exception of Saturday.
Plant trade is reported by all the dealers
as having made a great gain over that
of former years. There was a fine stock
of plants in general assortment at all the
stores and especially at the Sixth Street
Market. Hybrid roses were never seen
better and were eagerly bought up at
good prices. Ramblers were also in good
demand; plants in 6-inch pots, well flow-
ered, sold for from $1 to $2, but for the
specimen plants in 8-inch pots, measuring
two to three feet across, only $5 could be
realized. Azaleas had a phenomenal call
and lilies proved to be in short supply for
the enormous demand, although the
receipts were much larger than had been
anticipated. Hydrangeas were not in
brisk demand. Among other favorites
were daisies, cinerarias, deutzias, spiraeas,
genistas and bulbous stock. The cut
flower market saw a great rush on Sat-
urday morning. Carnations were the
most sought alter and there was consid-
erable complaint among buyers because
of the sharp advance in prices. Enquirer
sold at the top notch of $2 per dozen at
the market. This is, to my knowledge,
the highest price ever paid in this mar-
ket. Bradt, Jubilee and other fancy
sorts sold quickly at $1 per dozen, while
the average went at from 50 cents to 75
cents per dozen. Taking it all in all,
however, it can be said to have been a
good Easter, with a slight increase in
the volume of business over that of a
year ago.

J. Peterson had a special Easter display
of choice azaleas and bulbous stock.
Critchell's Sons were also well supplied
with lilies and blooming plants. Sun-
deroruch's Sons made the best show,
using a lot of ribbons among their win-
dow plants. The Hofi'meister Floral Co.
had their usual display of choice plants
and an exceptionally fine trade.

In the rush at the Sixth Street Market
a pickpocket "touched" Mrs. W.Cunning-
ham and got away with about $12.

H. SCHWARZ.

Milwaukee.

All florists report Easter trade better
than ever before. The city retailers
wanted more plants than they were able
to find, while the out-of-town trade made
the largest drafts on the cut stock. Car-
nations were scarce, and bulbous stock
went well. In one of the wholesale
establishments Monday morning, after a
very large trade Saturday, there was a
beautiful lot of long-stemmed clivias,
begonias and pansies; they were offered
at low prices but would not sell. This
market was very short of lily plants, and
the Crimson Ramblers we read about
made no appearance.

Pohl & Kraus, who have rented the
ground on which they have grown car-
nations for two years, have purchased
the premises and will make further
improvements at once.

Alex. Klokner has established his office
as superintendant of parks in a room of
the boat house in West Park. C. B. W.

Lancaster, N. Y.— C. H. Thatcher;.has
gone out of business.

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It will be a great mistake to start the
price of bedding stock too low.

Visitors to the Paris exposition will
find the latest issues Of the American
Florist on file in the Publishers Building
on the exposition grounds. The file may
be perused free of expense upon request.

John G Esler informs us that the
Florists' Hail Association is now doing
a very large volume of business. So far
this year there has been only one storm,
which occurred at Omaha, Neb., doing no
damage.

Now that there is talk of repealing the
the war tax law requiring a revenue
stamp on each express shipment it is
worthy of note that the supreme court
has just definitely determined that the
shipper has to pay the penny.

It should be noted that New York and
Boston wholesale market quotations
given on pages 1156 and 1157 of our
issue of April 14 do not necessarily repre-
sent prices obtainable on Wednesday or
prevalent on Saturday of last week.

We understand that some of our enter-
prising commission men are importing
the leaves of Berberis Aquifolium (Maho-
nia aquitolia) from England in large
quantity for decorative work. Can not
some ot'our equally enterprising nursery-
men of the Virginias, Carolinas or the
northwest induce this shrub to produce
serviceable leaves in sufficient quantity
for the uses of our retail florists?

Greenhouse Building.

South Orange. N. J.— W. A. Manda,
eight commercial houses, each 12x45.

Bristol, R. I.— Mrs. Van Wickle, one
rose house, one palm house, one grapery
and one conservatory.

Whitman, Mass.— Robert Moir, com-
mercial house.

West Hanover, Mass.— A. Packard,
commercial house.

iQgersoU, Ont., Can.— Bennett & Burns,

range of forcing houses.

Mariboro, N. Y.— C. G. Vehe & Son,
violet house.

Nashua, N. H.— August OaedekeiV^Co.,
seven houses, 20x100.

Toronto, Ont.— J. H. Dunlop, four
houses, 18x137.

Bracondale, Ont.— Miller & Sons, car-
nation house, 38x300.

Stanley, N. J.— J. T. Wagner, one house.

Newport, R. I.— Miss Fannie Foster,
conservatory.

Fair Haven, Mass.— W, P. Winsor, con-
servatory.

Breach of Water Contract.

"Breach by a water company of a con-
tract to supply a city with water suffi-
cient to protect its inhabitants against
loss is held," says a contemporary, "in
Gorrell vs. Greensboro Water Supply
Company (North Carolina), 46, L. R. A.
513, to entitle a citizen whose property
is burned in consequence thereof to sue as
a party in interest."

This ruling, it seems to us, should
apply with equal force where the contents
of greenhouses— entirely dependent for
their successful cultivation on the wat«r
artificially supplied under contract by
any corporation^are injured or destroyed
through breach of contract.

Selaginellas for Florists.

Certain species of selaginellas possess-
ing long-stalked fronds, says Mr. Bayer,
of Vienna, according to the Gardeners'
Chronicle, are as well adapted for use in
the finer kinds of bouquet work as the
adiantums. These are S. erythropus
major, S. amocna, a variety of S. caules-
cens, native of Japan and China, S.
bellula = S. in.equilifolia perelegans; S.
Lobbi, a Bornean species withhaltclimb-
ing stems from 1—1.20 metre in length.
Besides these there are S dichroas, S.
Vogeli, and the rare S. Victoria'. This
last was discovered in Borneo in 1879,
and produces fronds of 1—1.20 metre in
length, and a breadth of one-fourth their
length.

Dividing Asparagus.

Ed. Am. Florist: — Please state whether
large plants of Asparagus Sprengerii and
A. plumosus can be safely divided and
how? W. S. H.

Large plants of Asparagus Sprengerii
and A. plumosus may be safely divided
during the spring and summer months
with the probabiUty that the divided
portions will grow away without great
delay or loss, but as a method of increas-
ing stock this process is usually not so
satisfactory as that of raising seedlings.
Before dividing either species of aspara-
gus it is best to give the plants a partial
rest by keeping them somewhat drier
and cooler for a few weeks. Then shake
or wash out the roots and divide the
crowns with a knife; pot the divided
crowns into as small pots as their roots
will permit, at the same time trimming
off the broken roots and shortening the
top growths. The newly potted roots
should then be placed in a warm and
partly shaded house, and watered some-
what sparingly until a fresh start is
made, for should the soil become sodden
it is probable that some of the plants
would fail. W. H. Taplin.

More Independent Glass.

A monster addition to the independent
window glass production comes to light
this week, says the Commoner and Glass-
worker. The immense paint and glass
firm of John Lucas & Co., of Philadelphia,
are building a fifty-four blower tank fac-
tory about three miles from Camden, N.
J., on the main line of the Reading and
Atlantic City R. R. The plant is said to
be well under way but will hardly be
ready to operate before next fire, though
there is a possibility that it may be able
to operate for a short time before the
close of this fire.

The erection of this big plant has been
kept a close secret up to now. John
Lucas & Co. are one of the strongest

firms in the country and anything they
undertake will be carried to a successful
conclusion. They have an immense paint
factory at Lucaston, about twelve miles
out of Camden. They are among the
largest handlers of window glass in the
east and will easily be able to dispose of
the entire product of their windowplant.
They are in shape to manufacture window
glass in the east to the best advantage
and will be a big factor in the business
from now on. This is but one of several
big tanks likely to be built by the big
jobbing firms for next fire.

Hardwood Ashes.

Ed. Am. Florist: — Y'ou will greatly
oblige by stating how I can derive the
most benefit from hardwood ashes which
I can secure in quantity at a nearby
bakery? In the greenhouses and hotbeds
I grow a general line of pot and bedding
plants and in the open ground a variety
of vegetables. My soil is very sandy.

H. F. R.

Unleached hardwood ashes should be
an especially valuable fertilizer for a
sandy soil. It should be remembered
that they are not a complete fertilizer, as
they contain no nitrogen. They|are chiefly
valuable for the potash and lime they
contain. It is advisable to use nitrogen-
ous manures, such as good stable manure,
in conuect'on with them. We do not
like to apply the two together, however,
as the lime in the ashes tends to free the
ammonia in the manure, causing a waste.
The ashes are best broadcasted and har-
rowed under in the fall, the manure to be
applied in the spring. If this has not
been done, however, they can be applied
together now and immediately plowed
under. We have never seen any ill effects
from the ashes, though often using them
in large quantities.

In mixing bench soil we often use two
shovelfuls to the barrow, but again like
to apply it in advance of the other
manures and have it thoroughly mixed
in. During the winter, in the houses,
ashes applied as a top dressing, enough
to give the soil a strong gray color, and
watered in have given excellent results.

W. N. R.

Washington,
trade heavier than ever before. —
plenty of stock with which to do a
big business.— plants in especial
demand with the retail dealers.
Easter trade was extraordinarily good
this year. There were plenty of first-class
flowers and choice plants in great
variety, azaleas,rhododeudrons,syringas,
Bougianvillea Sanderiana, hydrangeas,
ericas, Astilbe Japonica and tulips in
pans; but the bulk of the stock was Lil-
lum Harrisii and L. longiflorum, which
were fine and had ready sale. All the
florists made good showings in their
stores and windows. Especially notable
were those of J. H. Small & Sons. In the
large window was a specimen bougain-
villea which was a great attraction.
The novelty this year was well grown
Boronia elatior covered with flowers.
They had quite a run on baskets of plants
in pots, such as violets, ericas, azaleas
and Crimson Rambler roses.

J. R. Freeman madeafinedisplay,show-
ing some fine specimens of azaleas, rho-
dodendrons. Crimson Ramblers, cypripe-
diums and primulas.

Z. D. Blackstone had the use of a
vacant store adjoining his, and he had a
large stock of plants on hand, including
a number of fine specimen azaleas.

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The American Florist.

1183

A. Gude & Bro. had a very fine stock
of plants, very fine American Beauties,
and sweet peas. They had as much as
they could do with extra help.

J. Louis Loose made a fine showing at
his F street store, and also at his branch
store. W. W. Kimmel also found a
. vacant store adjoining his, filled it with
plants and had very few left Monday.

P. 0.

Davenport, la.

Easter trade was the best ever known
in the history of this city. Plants and
flowers sold out clean all around, and in
not a few instances customers clamored
for more than were to be had. The pros-
pects for continued good business
throughout the year are very encourag-
ing.

J. T. Temple considers ivy-leaved pelar-
goniums ideal plants for Easter trade,
and the fact that he quickly disposed ofa
large number of excellent plants, shows
that he is not mistaken. Mr. Temple
found callas a good substitute for lilies.

Chas. Dannacher had by long odds the
cream of the lilies in this city. Mr. Dan-
nacher is building a fine new frame resi-
dence on the Dubuque road, to cost
$5,000.

F. L. Bills had fine azaleas and lilies in
quantity. I'nfortunately, however, a
considerable number of the latter were
not fully in bloom.

The wedding of Miss Louise Dannacher
and Joseph Boland is announced for April
25, at St. Margaret's Cathedral.

Otto Klingbiel will take possession of
the Dannacher establishment, under the
new lease, June 15.

OBITUARY.

C. B. TUTTLE,

C. R. Tuttle, the well known florist of
Wakefield, Mass., died April 14, aged 46.

C. O. BOYNTON.

C. O. Boynton, father of Elmer E.
Boynton, died at his residence, Svcamore,
111.; April 18.

MRS. M'CORMICK.

The wife of Alexander McCormick, the
well known grower, of FuUerton, Balti-
more county, Maryland, died very sud-
denly on April 12 of heart disease.

THOMAS FIELD.

Thomas Field, of Field Bros., well
known at Washington, I». C, died April
12, interment taking place on Easter.
Mr. Field was bom in England fifty years
ago and had many warm friends on both
sides of the water.

MARIE LOUISE BARRY.

The sympathy of the trade will go out
to Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Barry in the loss
of their daughter, Marie Louise, who
died at Rochester, N. Y., April 14. Miss
Barry had been in poor health several
years and returned from the south only
a few days previous.

HENRY YOUNG.

Henry Young died at his home at Lynn,
Mass., on Thursday, April 5, aged 75
years. The funeral took place at Pine
Grove Chapel on Sunday afternoon, the
8th inst. Mr. Young has been engaged
in the florist business in Lynn for many
years. He leaves a widow, two sons
and two daughters.

E. J. PADDOCK.

E. J. Paddock, one of the oldest florists
of Cleveland, O., died on Monday, April
16, after one week's illness of pneumo-

nia. Many of his fellow craftsmen, close
at hand but busied by the Easter rush,
had not heard of his illness when his
demise was announced, and their grief
was added to that of the stricken family,
a wife and several children.

SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE.

AdTerttsements under tbls head will be Inserted at
the rate of U) cents a line (seven words) eaob Inser-
tlun. Casb must aoo)mpany order. Plant adrs. not
admitted under this head.

Every paid subscriber to the AMERICAN FLORIST
for the year I'.xm Ig enUtled to a flve-llne want adv.
(situations only) free to be used at any time daring
the year.

SITUATION WANTED-In retail Horlst store In
Cblcdgo: Kood references: some experience. Ad-
dress R S, care American Florist,

SITUATION WANTED -By competent, single flo-
rist and gardener. Good all-around man Stale
particulars. W K, 3;« Paulina St.. Chicago.

SITUATION WANTKD-By young lady In flower
store. Four years' experience; can give good
reference. Addrees F M. care Am. Florist.

SITUATION WANTED — As foreman or section
boss. FlrstclasB cut flower grower: 30 years' expe-
rience; hard wor&er: German, Address

M. DIKTZ, 2301 N. 7th 8t . St. Joseph. Mo.

SITUATION WANTED-By an experienced grower
of cut flowers and plants, to take chirge. 10 year's
In last plac.*: state wages. Florist.

Julllan Uotel.asir State street. Chlcigo, 111.

SITUATION WANTED— By florist first <;Iass make-
er-up and decorator In store or commercial place;
can produce rtrat clasa references. Adoress

L, care Ungn Book, College St , Worcester, Mass.

SITUATION WANTED— By practical man; over 20
years' experience In all branches: ageC5. married,
one child. Would prefer to take charge of private
place. A G W, care American Florlet.

SITUATION WANTED-By experienced gardener
to take charge of commercial place, especially
palms, ferns and general greenhouse plants. Flrat-
clasa references. Addrees X .\ .\. care Am. Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-By a flretclaas gsrdener,
IhorouKhly undersiands all branches In green-
house business. BrBtof references. Married, sober
and Industrious. Address CO, care Am. Florist.

SITUATION WANTBD-By married man, 35 years
old: experienced, reliable florist and gardener;
competent to take charge of gn-enbouses and men.
Good designer and decorator. Aildreas

D 753, care American Klorlst. Chicago.

STUATION WANTED— By a reliable, married man,
as foreman on commercial place, wbere flrst-class
cut flowers are wanted for market: 25 years' expe-
rience. Please give full particulars with wages. Ad-
dress Ideality, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED— By a married man as
manager or foreman In a private or commercial
place: 23 years' experience. German, aged 37: 8 years
on present place. Best of references: vicinity of New
York preferred. .Address A R, care Am. Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-The advertiser would like
to secure a posillon as head uardener on a private
place or foreman In a commercial eetab'libment:
thoroughly experlenged In all departments: best of
references. Address

F H B care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED— A position In or near
Chicago by all round man. Al rose and orchid
grower also familiar with greenhouse construction,
competent to take charge of private or commercial
place, 10 years' experience east and west Address
Florist, 2725 Wabash Ave.. Oblcdgo. III.

SITUATION WANTED-As foreman, 25 years' expe-
rience In growing of plants for catalogue trade:
also growing of plants for store trade: the forcing of
all kinds of bulbs and plants for Christmas. Easter
ar?d spring trade. Flrst-class propigator of all kinds
of plants, such as roses, hardy plants, hardy shrubs,
etc Good references Married, small family. Will
he disengaged soon. Address

Florist a, care American Florist.

w

ANTED— Two young men for carnation and rose
bouaee. State experience and wages wanted.
F. BruKi, Beilevue, Pa

w-

ANTED— Address of Louis Truxler, a practical
and ornamental tlorlst

Thos B. Bull, Bakerafleld. Cal.

W

ANTED— Toung unmariled man with some expe-
rience, to work In greenhouse.

J M. Gasser, Euclid Ave., Cleveland, o.

WANTB U— At once a steady man for general green-
house work. Must come well recommended.
State wages expected. C. Lovkridge, Peoria, 111.

WANTED— An all around assistant, single man on
commercial placa near Chicago; $10 a week and
permanent place to right man. P. cife Am. Florist,

WANTED— Boy to learn the greenhouse business
of grow. ng roses and carnation. In answering
state age. Address Jno. Wvland. De Haven, Pa.

WANTED- A young man wanting to learn the
florlstu trade or one bai^lnti some experience to
the bnalness. State wages with board and room.
Address Florist, care American Florist.

WANTED-A flfBt class grower of high grade car-
naihjim up ac jmmercial place Prefer a middle
age man with lonif experience who can snow a record.
A good opportunity :or the right man Send refer-
ences. Address 11. N. Eaton. Sj. Sudbury, Mass.

WANTED AT O'JCE- First-class grower of roses
and carnallons. to lake complete charge of
plant Must be thoroughly rellab'e. sober and Indus-
trious. References required. A permanent place to
the right man. Address

West view Floral Co . Kf.Ight8town,Ind.

WANTED-By May lat, single man to take charge
of greenhouses; capable of growing cut flowers
and general stock of plants: must he sober, honest
and reliable. Permanent place lo right man. State
salary. Keferences.
8. C. Thorp a Son. P. O. Box 373, Trinidad, Colo.

OR SALE OR RENT-Commerclal place; location
the best. R D Baker, Canon City, Colo.

F

FOR 8ALE-Free fuel. 50CO feet glass. Great chance
for tiorlsts or gardeners. Only $fiOO cash. Account
sickness Write quick. P ree Fuel, care Am. Florist.

FOR SALE— On easy terms, a well established and
lucrative florist business, in a live town. It will
pay you to InvesHiiate. Address

Box (>;3, Wabash, Ind.

FOR SALE— Four-inch caet Iron pipe, 225 feet: U
elbows. 3 return bends with outlets. 2 tees, 1 three
way branch tee. 5 hose valves. 1 brass valve l}^-lnch
pipe. All In gojd condition. Address

F. W. trsTER. Pontlac. 111.

FOR SALE— Established florist business, city of
-10 nOO, Ave houses, over s.ouo feet of glass, one or
three acres of land. Stock at appraisal. Very little
competition. Bargain; Investigate. Also IDO farms.
Apply to PooHE's Farm agency.

104 Merrimack St.. Uaverhlil, Mass.

FflD ^11 F ^ first-class <iroenhousc business
I vn %?^LI-. about SO miles frora Chicago.
Hav 11,000 square feet of glass and considerable
valuable ground. Located lu central part of city
of about 20,000 popvilaiion ma4es the property
quitf.^ hi^h priced. Any live florist with small
capital can purchase a fine range of glass very
reasonably; doing a flno business. Can give long
lease of ground with privilege of buying or will
sell part of ground. Everything! is as good as
new and a bargain — ^a chance you won't often get.
Good reason.^ lor selling. Don't inquire unless
y-.iu lUL'an business. Ads Florist, care Am. Florist.

FOR SALE OR RENT.

15,CC0 square feet of glass, all new booses with
modern Improvements, heated by steam. House and
barn and one acre of land, best retal I stand outside of
city limits, right opposite Woodmere cemetery
entrance, one of the largest cemeteries In the state of
Michigan, two blocks from railroad depot. This place
can he rented for fifty dollars per month without
stock. Reason for selling out, I have too much other
business to attend to. Addresss

ANTON KAIER, Woodmere, Mich.

FOR SALE.

Excellent establishment of 7000 square feet of
glass in Chicago suburb. Stocked with carna-
tions, smilax and miscellaneous plants; W^ acres
of good land; 8 room dwelling. Would like to
dispose of place by May 1, if possible, as I am not
able to give it my attention.. Address

MRS. P. F. LAW. RIVER GROVE, III.

FOR SALE

240 acres of land on Isthmus of Tehaunte-
pec, state of Vera Cruz, Mexico. For full
particulars write

ROLAND HUGHES,

846 New York Life BIdg. KANSAS CITY. MO.

^=FOR SALE=^

A fine farm of 439 acres of rolling land under
cultivation, a fine dwelling, good water, plenty of
fruit trees. An excellent opportunity. Write for
particulars. Price, $5,500.

A large plant situated in a large town in Ohio,
60.000 ft. of glass. A modern place, fully equipped
and stocked. Three dwellings. City store, furni-
ture and equipments. Reasons for selling and
price will be furnished on application.

Any of the above named properties is a fine bar-
gain, and those desiring to purchase will do well
10 communicate with us. These are only a few of
the properties that we havf for sale and leasing.

SMITH & SMITH,

p. 0. Box 869. 345 Sixth Ave., PITTSBURG. PA

1184

The American Florist.

Apfil 21,

Orders From AH Parts.

Am. Flobist Co. — It is remarkable the
amount of orders the one two-inch ad.
brought me from the special number ot
your paper. Orders came pouring in
from all parts of the United States, and
they are still coming. It now keeps nie
busy writing, as I am sold out. The
American Florist is O. K.

W. W. Coles.

Kokomo, Ind., April 16, 1900.

Vbo!?,^ale flower/arKjfe

Cjlnolnnati, April 19.

Boiei, Beauty, select 40 00

" '* medium , 20.00

" Bride 6.00® 8.U0

'• Bridesmaid ti 00® 8 00

Meteor li.OOw S.OO

Perle -1 OO® 5 00

CamaOOM 1 5C® 2 00

" fancy 3 00® 5 00

Lily of the valley 3.00® 4 00

Tloleta 50.® .'5

Roman hyacinths 2 00® 3.00

Dutch " 4(0ia6 00

Harrlsll 12.50® 15.00

Callas 10.00(9li 60

Daffodils „ 4 M

Tulips 3.00® 4.00

NarclBSUs 3 0(1

Stocks ,2W

Sweet paaB i-vi

dnillai 15.10

Adlancnm 1.00

Common fems -^

Asparagus oU.to

ST. Lotna. April 19.

KOiea. Beanty, short stems 5.00®10.nn

.' ' '■ medium 13 50025 OO

fancy :i0.oo,g6u.uo

" Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00€10.00

" Meteor 4 00® 8 00

" Perle. Wootton 3 00® 0 00

Gamatloni. common 1 50® 2 00

fancy 2 .^0® 5.00

Lily of the vauey 300® 4.00

Violet* 25® 50

Narcissus 3 OU® 4.00

Roman hyacinths 2 00® 3.00

Dutch ■■ 3 00® 5.00

Sweet peas....- 1 00® 2.00

CaUas. 12 5t@15,00

Harrlsll 12.60®I5 00

Tulips 2.00® 5 00

Bmllai 12.60®16.(iO

Adlantum 100® 1.26

Asparagus 60.00<»76.0U

MILWACrKIB. April IVI.

Boies, Beauty, long per aoi. 3 00

DU.O., ,^ medium " " I 60® 2 .'.3

" short " " .60® 1.00

" Bride. Bridesmaid 2 00® 0.00

" Meteor 3.00® 0.00

•• Kalserln 6.00® 8 00

Carnations, ordinary 3 00® 4 00

fancy 4 Of® 5.00

Violets 60® 1.00

Daffodils 3 00® 4 00

Lily of the valley 3.00® 4 00

Roman hyacinths 2 lO® 3 Ol)

Narcissus 3 00

Callas 8.0ngl5 00

Uarrlsll 12.50815 0(1

Mignonette 2.0U® 3.00

Adlantum 76® 100

Common fema 25

Bmllax 'jJ.OO

Aaparagus oS.OO

Oalax leaves > .20

PITTSBUBG, April 19.

Roses, Beauty 5.M®60 00

'° Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00®15.00

• Meteor 3.00®16.00

" Kalserln 4 00® 10.00

" Perle 3 00® 6.00

" Cusln 3.00® 6.00

Carnations I 60® 4.00

Uly of the valley 2 00® 4.00

■ violets, double 20® ..6

California 20® .30

Daffodils 3.00® 4 00

Harrisll B O0@li.00

Tillps 4.00® 6.10

Pansles *6® i.w

LUhcb. per bunch 1.00® 1 50

Daisies 1 M® 300

Mignonette 1.5C® 4 00

Smllax. 12 6O®2O00

Wild Smllax per case 3 60®6.00

Adlantum IS 'SS

Hardyfems •■ .10® 20

Asparagus, bunches 4,u:-*?

" strings 36® 76

Spreogeril. hunches. . .50®! 00

Oalaxleaves: 16

DENVER, April 18.

Hoses, Beauty, select 20.006 35.00

""^r""' .. "ordinary 8.00®16.00

Bride. Bridesmaid 4.0((® 6.U0

Meteor 4.00(9 8.00

Perle, Wootton 3.00® 5 00

Carnations, ordinary 1. 00® 2.0O

'■ fancy 2.00® 3.0O

Lllyof the valley 4.(10

VIoleU „ 60

Callas 12 60

Harrlsll 12 6U

Daffodils 4.00

Tulips 4.00

Sweetpeas ^''®,„J,5

Aaparagus mJ^-nx

Smllax 16 00®. 1 .00

Ferns 30

Qalazleaves •'"

i%^ ORCHID PLA^TSli^

In order to make room for new importations shortly to .arrive we will offer for
sale during March a fine lot of Cattleyas. Dendrobinms, Oncidiums and Cyp-
ripediums of the varieties most suitable for commercial purposes.

This is an e.\celleut opportunity for florists to secure desirable varieties of
orchids cheap, as the prices have been made low iu order to move the stock quickly.

Each. Dozen.

CATTLEYA LABIATA, the largest and most popular of the kind » .75 $ .S 00

DENDROBIUM FORMOSUM, bridal bouquet orchid 50 5.C0

ONCIDIUM VARIC08UM, enormous yellow sprays 1.25 12.00

CATTl EYA TRIAN/E IS CO

{.V. B. These {ilants are fully establisked, being principally from last year's importatiOTis.)

QnEAIAI We have taken from our propagating cases a surplus of young
OrCUIAL stock of which we offer

A(;*LYPHA SANDERII. nice plants, 2M«in per dozen, Jl. 00

DRACAENA TERMI^ALIS. nice plants, 2H-in • 1.00

(Special prices will be quoted on application for these plants in quantity from the sand.)

W. A. MCFADDEN,
OUR TERMS ARE STRICTLY NET CASH

UPON RECEIPT OF STOCK. rosebank,"

CINCINNATI

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ALL KINDS, BUT ALL GOOD.

Cut flowers at Wholesale.

j HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., \

'■ imilwaukee. wis. s

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Paris

World..

Exhibition

Customers and friends are herewith
requested to visit our bulb farms at
OLLIOULES and TOULON on the
occasion of the Paris Exhibition. Our
manager, who speaks English, will be
glad to show them the principal views
in our region, w^hich is famous for its
beauty, and the fields of Roman Hya-
cinths and other French bulbs of the
400 growers comprising our syndicate.

Toulon and Ollioules are rn the
way from PARIS to NICE and
MONTE CARLO.

SYNDICATurCULTIVATEURS
d' 0I6N0NS a FLEURS

OLLIOULES (Var) FRANCE.

m

W. A. MANN.
FRANK W. BAL,L.

Cincinnati..
Cut Flower Co.,

'S^;^X WHOLESALE FLORISTS.

Consignments Solicited.
Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

Plea^^e mention the A me} leati FUnist ivhen writing.

HUDSON & CO.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS,

1527 PINE STREET.
Phone, Kiuioch D 83. ST. LOUIS. MO.

Consignments Solicited. Prompt returns guaranteed.

American Florist icken -.uriting.

Please mention the

SHIPPING LIBELS £<l>

• -Cut Flowers

Printed in two colors on gummed
paper; your card, etc., in blaclf and
leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red.
Very attractive. Price per 500, $2.85;
per 1000, J4.50. Send for samples

ELEaRO or THIS LEAF. POSTPAID, SI.25.

American Florist Co.,

^^_ CHICAaO.

SUCCESSFUL SELLERS

are the successful growers who advertise inJi^JiJti^JtJ*Jt

-THE AMERICAN FLORIST.

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The American Florist.

1185

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J. B. DEAMUD.

SUCCESSOR TO ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO.

51 WABASH AVE..

AM. BEAUTIES, Ex. long

" 24-inch stems,

20 "
15 "
12 "

CARNATIONS, fanny J3.00 to

" standard Vars. asst. 1.50 to

BRIDES 4.00 to

liUlIiESMAIDS 4.00to

M KTEORS 4.00 to

PERLES 2.00 to

VALLEY 3.00to

Tl' L I PS 3.00 to

HL. HARRISII 8.00 to

Per Dozen.
1^.00 to $4.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
I.OO

Per 100
$4 00

2.C0
8.00
6.00
600
4.00
4.00
4.00
50

CHICAGO.

Per 100.

CALLA LILIES $8.00 to $12.50

VIOLETS, double 60 1.. .75

" single 50

ADIANTDM T5 to

ASPARAGUS 50ct.s.

SMILAX $1.50 per doz.

GALAX Green or Bron/e, $1.25 per M
FANCY FERNS... »l..=>0 per M

WILD SMILAX.
(Caldwell's.)

r No. 1 contains 15 lbs
No. 2 " 20 lbs
No. 4 " 35 lbs
No. 5 " 40 lbs

[No. 6 " 50 lbs

1.00

12.50
.15
.20
$2.50
. 3.50
. 4..=i0
. 5. .SO
. 6.60

^^"Prices subject to change without notice.
CATAtOGUB OF CARNATION CUTTINGS NOW READY.

McKellar & Winterson's

Modern Supply House

is the place to buy your CUT FLOWERS, SUPPLIES, SEEDS, Etc.
MASSACHUSETTS FANCY FERNS, looo $1.50; 5000 lots, $6.25

Other specialties, ORCHIDS, FANCY ROSES, FANCY
CARNATIONS, SELECT VIOLETS.

WESTERN ACENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED

rw-cS^/Ja.^.""^ IMPERIAL PLANT FOOD AND FERTILIZERS.

l@°For prices on Cut Flowers see Chicagolqiiotatlons in this paper, nmi
All stock at lowest possible prices. write for catalogue.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON, wa'b'as^h' I've.. CHICAGO.

WEILAND & R15CH,

Wholesale Growers and Shippers of

CUT FLOWERS

59 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Lont; Distiinoc Tdc-plionr reiilnil Kni,

GEO. REINBERG,

Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers.

BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

All stock ut lowest market rates. Send iu your
orders.

61 Wabash Ave.p CHICAGO, ILL.

Please mention (he American Florist when wt iting.

PETER REINBERG,

Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers.

500,000 FEET OF GLASS.
Headquarters for American Beauty.

Carnationa, Blooms and Cuttings.

51 Wabash Ave.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

It is good business policy
to mention the

..AMERICAN FLORIST

when you write to an advertiser.

Wbol^ale flower/\arK?fe

CHIC

Roaei, Beantr, ext
301
24
20
15
12
8
" BrldA, Brides

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raloi

DCh

nald

Aprl
igste

20
ms

j.OO
4.00
3.00
2 0
1.50
1,25
100
5 Ooa 8 00

Perle

4 00® t; 00

•' Meteor

5.00® 8.00

" Golden Gate.

... 10 0J(S12 00

Camatlona

1 50{^ 3 uo

fancy....

3.00® 4.00

" single

Uly of the valley...

40® .50

» ni/si i^ nn

Cattleyns

DendrobiumB

LUacB

.perdoz. 4.U0@t>.00

. " 3.00

.76@1.00

2.0O(a ti.oo

.... 1.00® 4 00

Dutch byaclntha ...

.... 4.0tJ@10 00
3 00^ 4 00

Harris!!

8.0O®10 00

8 00®10 00

Tulips

..... 1 00® 2 00

.15

. .. . .20

8mUax

12 50® 15 00

Aspiratrus

. 50.00®60.00

64 WABASH AVE.
CHICAGO

E. Cor WaDdSh Ave. and Randolph SI.

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.

Wholesale Dealersand AaaA CIa ■<■ aba
Grower, of llUT TlOWGrS

GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE. ILL.

A. L. RANDALL ^

Wholesale Florist

Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash-
ing:ton St., Chicago.

Write (or ipeol&l anotstlons on large ordan.

WHOLESALE

GROWER OF ROSES.

DEALEB IN

CUT FLOWERS.

J. A. BUDLONG,

37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL

Mention the American Florist.

Benthey & Co.

F. F. BENTHEY, Manager,

Wholesale Gommission Florist

41 Randolph Street CHICAGO.

"Consignments solicited..

A. e. PRINCE t CO.

Wholesale Got Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

AgenU for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Speolal ktlanUoi

paid to Bhlpplng orders.

76 & 78 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHIOAQO.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

504 LIBERTY ST. 'PHONE 2IS7.

(A

SOLICITED.

CONSIGNMENTS

Florists' Supplies

Please mention tbe American Florist.

1186

The American f lorist.

April 21,

Samuel S. Pennook.

Wholesale Florist,

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street,

.PHILADELPHIA, PA.

AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES.

CNTIt, FURTHER NOTICE, WILL BE OPEN FROM 6:30 A. M. TO 10:00 P. M.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND.

BOSTON...

FLOWERS

Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies.

>rlo^ Xvla-toi TTr*f\\Xe><X,

&T :Bx*oxxxflelcl. St., :B0iS'X'0:?7, AdJ^SS

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' ""'Tos^Sn' Si'I^^' """'

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

NOTICE:

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

WELCH BROS,, Solo Agents for FREYSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, S2.00 per

Script Letters, S4.00 per 100.

GtlOR^LEY & PERKINS,

Wholesale
Commission Florists.

New and Commodious (steblishment ^ ^
St 57 W. 28IH SlREtT, NtW YORK. '^'^

Prepared to handle large or small consign-
ments of cut flowers to growers' advantage.

TELEPHONE 2200 MADISON SQ.

Pll

Wholesale Florists,

Always on Hand:
CARNATIONS.
BRIDESMAIDS,
BRIDES.

Cut Strings 8 feet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

JOBBERS IN

'^FLORISTS'

SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.

84 Hawley Street. BOSTON.

H.G.BERNING

Wholesale riorist,

SUCCESSOR TO

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO....

1322 Pine St,, ST. LOUIS, MO.

CHAS. B. STAHL

Wholesale Florist,

17 S. nth St. Telephone 63 64. PHILADELPnU.

Orders by mall, tele^apb or telepbone will
receive prompt attention.

ConslKnments of Rood stock solicited.
Pfease me?ition the A me> ican Florist 'alien ■:<■> ihv^.

Wbol^ale f[ower/\arH^

PHILASILPHIA, April 18.

Bo»OB, Tea 6 00® 10.00

•• extra 12.00®15 00

Beanty, eitra 4O.0O@6u.OO

firsts 25 00640.00

Carnations 3.00® 4 00

fancy 5.00@12.00

Uly of the TaUey. Daftodlli! 3 00® 4 00

Vio'ete 5U(g> 1.00

Mignonette 2.00® 4.00

AaparaguB 63.0C®T5 00

Bmllax!; 20.00@i0.00

Adiantam 1.00® 1 60

Boston. April ;8.

Boses, Beauty.extra 20.00®35.W

meoium 10,00®22 00

culls 2.00® 6 00

Bride, Bridesmaid. Meteor 1.00® 5 00

extra 8 r0@13 00

Brunner 12.0t(32o.r0

Camatlone, ordinary 1 00® 2 50

fancy 3.00® 5 00

Lily of the yalley 2.00® B.OO

Violets 20® .60

Dalfijdlls 1 00® 2 00

Tulips I.IIO® 2.00

Lonalflorums 6 0O@ 8.00

Callaa 1; I0al2 00

P. W. narclBBUfl, Roman hyacinths. ... 1.50® 2.00

Mignonette 1 00® :).00

Bmllax lU.OOia'M.OO

Asparagus 50.00

HEADQUARTER
.J^e^N YORK

GIVE

US

A

TRIAL.!'

WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

Roaes. Carnations, and all kinds of
Seasonable Flowers in Stock.

Ufll r IfACTIMA wholesale Com-
nnii ■■ IVIIOIII1II) mission Florist,

481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

tl22 PINE STREET,
.^ ST. LOUIS, MO

i^A complete line of Wire DesispnA'

LEO. NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist,

N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS.
LONG DISTANCE DUIIAnriDUIl Dl

phonb 3-45-94 D. rniLAULLrniAi rM.

Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicited.

Geo. M. Moss,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Long Distance Phone Miaj D.

Contignmentt of Rotes, Carnations. Violets solicited.

Milton W. Woodroffe & Go.

Successors to WM. C. SMITH,

Wholesale Florist,

1604 LUDLOW STREET.

•Phone 1-42 69-A. PHILADELPHIA.

Conslgrnments .Soliclte<l.

ELLISON & TESSON,

Wholesale Shipping

FLORISTS

3J34 Olive Street, .^ ,^ ,^ St. LOUIS, MO.

HOME CROWN STOCK.

...GEO. M. KELLOGG...

Largest .Grow.^.,„. 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.

|^"lonq distance 'phone at bither flags

JOHN B. FERGUSON,

Wholesale riorist,

6515 Fifth Ave, PITTSBURG, PA.

Long Distance 'Phone ::985.

Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violet*
Solicited.

J. M. COHEN, WHOLESALE FLORIST.

•————ALWAYS ON HAND »

ROSES. PINKS AND VIOLETS.

CONSIGNMENTS souciTED. 22 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

I poo.

The American Florist.

1187

TOP GRADE

Carnations

BEAUTIES,
BRIDES.
BRIDESMAIDS,
METEORS.

VIOLETS and LILY OF THE VALLEY.

JOHN I. RAYNOR,

49 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

Telephone No. 199H Aladlnon Sqaare.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Commission Florists.

SUPERB VIOLETS.

Telephone 2065 Madison Snr. 42 WCSt 28th St., NEW YORK CITY.

TI10MAS YOUNG, Jr.

Wholesale Florist,

New Telephone Ito. 1803 Madison Scinare.

43 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

WALTER F. SHERIDftN.

wHoiESAiE FLORIST

New Telephone No,
902 Madison Sq.

39 West 28tb St., NEW YORK.

Roses shipped to all points. J* Price List on applicatioo.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.
51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square.
Price list on application.

Piease mention the A nierica n Floriit when writing.

THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN
NEW YORK CITV FOR

Violets % Carnations.

GROWERS and UYERS make a note of this. It
will be lo your advantage.

WM. H. GUNTHER.

.... 30 West 29th Street.

New Telephone No. 551 MadtBon Square.

Please Mention the American Florist.

FRANK MILLANG.

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,

408 E. 34lh Street,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

Telephone 299 Madison Sqoare.

N. Y. CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry.
Open for Cnt Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
Every QAomlne

DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT
FOR ADVERTISING.

JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary.

Please Mention The American Florlat.

MOORE, tIENTZ & NASh,

Wholesale Commission Florists,

Choice Carnations

Choice Roses Jt Jf

At rooms of N. V.
Cut Flower Co.

119 and 121 W. 23d St..

NEW YORK CITY.
Telephoite 733— 18th.
Choicest Stock Shipped on a CommlSBlon.

Traendly & Scheock

NEW YORK CITY

New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq.

38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange

Wbol^ale [lower/\arl^fe

NEW YORK, April 18.

Boses, Beanty select :6.00^2.^ 00

medium lU.OOeuOO

culls 2 000 5.00

Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor 1 00® S.OC

Select (i 00® f 00

.lacq., Brunner 11 OOOir, CO

Carnations I (Oa 2 00

fancy 3.00® 5.00

Lily of the vaUey 1 OO® 2 00

Violets 25(9 .50

Yellow narcissus 1.00® 2 00

Tulips 1 00® 2 00

Mignonette 2.00® 5 00

Sweet peas 50® .75

Callas «.00@ 8.T)0

Uarrlsll 5.00® 8.00

Cattleyaa 5O.0O(Sli0 00

SmUax 15.00®20 00

AsparagOB 35 00®50.00

" Sprengeril.perdoz. bunches 1®1 50

Adlantum 50 .75

BniWALO, April 19.

Boses, Beauty I0.00®50 00

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 8.00312.00

Perle, NIphetos 5.00® 9.00

Kalserin 8.00<ai5.00

Carnations , ordinary 1 60

fancies 3.00

laiy of the yaUey 3 00® 4.00

Violets BO® 1 00

Mignonette 2.C0.a 6.00

Daffodils 3 00® 4 00

Dutch hyacinths 3 00® 4 00

Uarrtsll 12 00®;b 00

Callas S.00®10 00

Tulips 3 OOa 4 CO

Smllal 15 00® 20 CO

Adlantnm 1 00® 1.60

Hardy ferns, Qalax leaves .15

Asparagus 60.00®76.00

MILLANG & CO.

■%iVH01L,KSA.i:^B

Commission Florists

48 West 29th St.p NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1304 Madleon Square.
Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited.

The New York Gut Flower Co.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,

112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Telephone 733-l8th. NEW YORK.

COHSICN.MENT8 SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Order*.

GEORGE SALTFORD,

Wholesale Commission Dealer In .^ ji

...Violets...

50 W. 29th St., .^ NEW YORK.

Telephone Call. 1304 Madison Sq.

Please mention the A me) ua n FloriU when writing.

ford Bros...

oe ^Wholesale . Floristg

111 West 30th Street. NEW YORK.

Consignments Solicited. Phone, 157 Madison Sq.

M. A. HART,

COMMISSION FLORIST,

Can Hnpply ROSES and CARNATIONS In
best quality and any quantity; VIOLETS too.

44. WEST 29TM STREET,
Tel. 326 Madison Square. NEW YORK.

ROSES.

VIOLETS.

JULIUS LANG

33 West SOth Street, NEW YORK.

CARNATIONS. VALLEY.

Telephone 380 Madison Square.
Remember us to our advertisers.

J. K. ALLEN

106 W. 28ttl St., NEW YORK CITY

where the best attention, as heretofore, will be given to CUT FLOWER CONSIGNMENTS. Excellent
facilities and a fine line of customers. J- J- .^ J- Telephone 167 Madison Avenue.

Nowwehave FHW C HORAN Ros^^-

TULIPS, ^^m^ W W ■ ^tm all ^^ I 1 m m ■ ^ J xne b«t of each variety

DAFFODILS,
FREESIAS,
PAN8IES.
SWEET PEAS.
VALLEY.
ORANGE BLOSSOMS

47 WEST 28TH ST..

NEW YORK.

CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

Tel. 421
Madison Squa

The best of each variety in
market free from mildew.

VIOLETS,

in any quantity,
Special or Ordinary.

1188

The American Florist.

April 21 y

The gEED Tmije-

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

ALBXANDER BODGERS, PreS ; ALBERT MCCUL-

LOUGH. Vlce-Pres ; 8. *'. Willard, WetheraBeld.
Conn., Seo'y and Treae.

Visited Chicago:— S. Y. Haines, of
Minneapolis.

The American Seed Trade Association
will meet in Chicago June 1214.

Onion sets of all kinds are now pretty
well cleaned out. Tops have been out of
the market most of the season.

Spring bulbs have been selling well;
tuberoses and Japan lilies are being
cleaned up, while gladioli are scarce.

Avon, N. Y. — The Cleveland Seed Com-
pany has purchased twenty-six acres ot
land bordering the Erie railroad tracks
and will erect a large warehouse, making
Avon the distributing point for this sec-
tion of the state.

The Wholesale Seed Merchants' League.

At the meeting of the Wholesale Seed
Merchants' League, held in New Y'ork
April 10, protest was made against the
action of European wholesale seed houses
for soliciting trade from the smaller
American firms, also against the action
of seed farmers for selling to the same
class of trade and to consumers.

The second annual meeting of the league
will be held in Chicago June 14 or 15.

Bangor, Me.

Easter sales here have been surprisingly
good, surpassing those of late years.
Lilies, of course, took the lead. Harrisii
were very scarce, but longiflorums were
good and brought excellent returns.
Azaleas did not sell so briskly as usual,
the demand being for plants averaging
$1. In cut fJowers violets had the
lead, one grower alone having picked
some 16,000 blooms in three days,andat
the same time selling a large number of
potted plants. Carnations and tulips,
lily of the valley and Romans also sold
well. A large number of Crimson Ram-
blers were to be seen and sold well.

A garden has been opened in Houlton,
Aroostook county, by Carl Beers and
greenhouses are to be built there this
year. The place is a new thing, and
although supplied from here, sales have
been ex tremely good. C. B.

LOW PRICES on BULBS & PLANTS

Amaryllis Equestrn. %\ per 100; A. Formosissima,
$3; A. .lolmsoni, $15; A. Yittata. $20. Anemones
for fall bloomins, II- Begonias, sinsle. $3.50;
double. $4. Callas. SpottPcJ, $i; Littli- Gem 12.50,
Fragrance $10, Yellow $25, Black 110. Caladium
Esculentum 5 to 7 .K. 7 to 9 $1, 9 to 12 $7. Cannas.
mixed, $1.50; named, $2 up. Crinums, $7. Dahl-
ias, mixed, or to color, $4; line named sort.s, Cac-
tus or otliers, $5 per 100. Gladioli. 2d size. .$4 per
lOOO. Gloxinias, $3. Hyacinthus Candicans, ."iOc to
$1. Iri$ Germanica. <):I 50. Ipomoea Pandurata. $3.
1. Mesicana, monsters, ^3j. Lilium Aurat'im. $5-
L. Album, $6; L. Supcrbum, sniall. $1.25. Maderia
Vine, 60c. Montbrelias *1. Oxalis'*! per 1000. lig.
ridias ,$1.50, Tuberoses, 1st size 75c, 2(1 size 30c.
Milla, Bessera.'Cjclob. $1 per 100.

PLANTS. Asparagus Sprenfreri, $3.50 to
$20. Astilbe Chinease new, line, $10. BCf^onia
Duke Zeppelin, $10. Hibiscus new sorts, $10.
Lace Fern, $5. Baby Primrose, $2.50. 2 new Sal-
vias,$8. Tropa'olum Pho'be, $1 The Edelweiss,
soon to blooora, $6. Myosotis Sutton's Gems in bud ,
3 colors, white, blue, pink, $4 per 100. The Hardy
Chinese Begonia, sweet scented pink flowers,
leaves olive and red; 8 by lOinche^i ! grand, $6 per
100. New Begonia Gracilis, finest pink bedder, $6
per 100. ,7apan Morning Glory Seed, finest strain,
$1 per lb.. lOo per oz. Not less than 25 of any
kind at 100 rates.

A. BLAXC & CO., Fhiladelphia, Fa.

please nn-ntton the Atnencan Florist ivhen wnlin^.

Johnson & Stoks Evergr.^en Velvet Lawn Grass Seed.

Put up in beautiful lithograpliic cartons to sell for small grass plots aud cemc-erv lots. Pint size, per
dozen, 60c; per ICO, $5.00. Quart size, per dozen, $1.20; per 100, $i0.00

Lithographic Flower Sred Packets.

With full cultural directions and generously filled. IVr llKl I'ackets, $2.00. Per 1000 Packets. $15.00.
Beautiful Poplar Cat)inet for displaying them, $1.00.

Lithographic Vegetable Seed Packets.

.\t same rate.

ASTER. Oueen of the Market, the earliesl of .Vsters, mixed Per M oz,, 15c; per oz , 50c

Queei of the Mar.e'. w'hite crimson, blue and red " " I5c " 50c

Simple s Tru-s B anching Mixed Per H oz., 15c: peroz., 50o: per lb., $5 00

* • •• shell pink, white and red Per '4 oz. , 20o; per oz.. 75c

NASTURTIUM. Tom Thumb Vixed. (new crop) Per Ji lb., 15c; per lb., 4uc; per 100 lbs., $36.00

Tall Mix :d Per '4 lb., 15c; per lb., 35c; per 100 lbs., $30.00

SEND FOR OUR NEW FLORISTS' LIST.

JOHNSON & STOKES. 217.219 Market St . PniUDELPHH. PA.

We are soliciting contract orders for crop of 1900

KENDEL'5 EARLY GIANT CORN.

This Sweet Corn has become a leader among Market Gardeners on account ot
its great size and earliness. Description and lowest price of genuine stock from the
introducer, ^ ^ KENDEL, Seedsman, Cleveland, Ohio.

FERN SPORES SOW NOW!

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra lur^'H package of fresh Spores, sunicient for 3000 plants,
with fiili cultural directions, postpaid for $1.00.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

ESTABLISHED 1802

S

SEEDS

Floris s are invited to se d lor our quotations on

FORCING BULBS,

ROMAN HYACINTHS,

LILIUNI HARRISII,

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM,

Etc., Etc.

We are large importers of HIGH CLASS BULBS.

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Street)

36 CORTUNDT STREET. NEW YORK

Gycas Stems.

TRUE ■LONG-LEAVED" VARIETY

GRADED I \ t° ? P"""*^^'
( 6 to 10 pounds,

50 lb. lots, $5 00; 100 lbs. $9.00.
300 to 500 lb. lots, special.

I AWN ^FFn VAUGHANS

LHnll OCLU ••CHICAGO PARKS."

LAWN FERTILIZER.

\\ rito for prices.

We create demand for these by liberal
advertising. These w^ill sell to your cus-
tomers and allow you good profits.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

CHICAGO:

84-86 Randolpli Street.

New York:

14 Barclay Street.

VIGK'S SEEDS

lALL HOME-GROWN SEEDS.

For
Florists.

^4-OZ. 1-OZ.

Vick's Daybreak, pink $1.50 $4.00

" Purity, white 2.00 6 00

Branching Comet, white 2.50 8.oo

Vick's Branching, in colors,
white, pink, crimson and pur-
ple, each 25 .75

^^"Trade list, also Garden and Floral Guide now
rt^ady. Send for it.

James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N.Y.

Tuberous BeKOnlaa. stngle. five separate col-
or* extra floe large bulbs. H-lnch. per 100,
$2 50 Diuble, In separate colors K.XTHA
large VInch stock (SUPKHIOIS strains) per
100, $6 00, GliixlnUs. Hnest strains, VKHY
large bulbs, per 100, $3 00 Cannas in choicest autts,
$2 00 to $8 00 per I(X) for NOVKf.VIES, Tuberoses
KKADY. Asparagus Spreng n seed, 100 7Jc; 1000*; 00.
Asparagus P. Nanus (TllUE) 100 $1110; UHIO $',I00
Latanla Borb, 100 40c; 1000 $2 50 Pandanus Ulllls, 100
$1,26; lOOO, $1000, Cocoa Wedelllana, 100 $100; lOOO
$7.50. Send tor our NEW spring list. Address
H. H. BERCER & CO., 47 Barclay St., N. Y.

Primula Siin^csis, Rolkcr's large-flowering, % oz.
$3.50; packet 2r)c.; best English mixture, packet
50c. Cineraria Iiybr. grandifl., choicest English,
pucket 50c. Cyclamen splendens grandifl., 500
seeds $3 50; separate colors, 100 seeds 60c.; best
English mixture, packet $1.00. Asparagus Spren-
gerii, 1000 seeds $6.50; I00seeds75c. Pansy, Rolker's
Giants, M OZ- $I-~S: packet 25c.; Trimardeau, J^
oz. 75c. ; packet '35c. Other seeds see general Trade
list, mailed free.

August Rdlker & Sons, 62Deyst., New York.

Please fneutnui the Amencan Florist when wnltng.

Order now your Bulbs while vou can
make money with

Paper White Narcissus Grandiflora,

EXTRA. S4.00 per 1000,

free Mjirsciilfs. Packing free. 1st Dec. settle-
ment. \'erv low prices on itpplication for ROMAN
HYACINTHS'anJ other French Bulb.s for forcing.

A. BERNARD, Grower and Exporter,

Caraueiranne, Var, France.

American Florist Advertisements
Work Every Day.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1189

Dreer's Special Offer of HARDY PERENNIALS

Special List of Varieties Suitable for Cut Flowers.

Digitalis.

A.-liillca Ttic Pi'iirl, 2!-.i-ii«-l> pots

A II them is Tinctorla, 2>i-incli pots -.

" " Kelwayi. 2H-iuoli pots

Anrmont' .laponica Alba, 2'4-i"ch pots

Elegans, 2>4-iD(;h pots

'' '■ Lrtdy Ardiliitin, 2'.i-inch pots

•• " Whirlwind. 2'.i-irich pots

" " l^)ueiMi Charlotie, uew, 2'4-iii pots

BoltoDia AsteroidtM, stroo;; dlvisio-'S

" Latist|uama " "

Caryoptens Mastacanthus. 2'4-inch pots

Ceanothus Gloire de Plantieres, 3-iii<:h pots

C'lt'iuatis Recta, two-year-old

Coreopsis Lanceolata, sironK clumps

'• Grandifl'tra, strong clumps

I>el|thiniiira Chin'*nsis. one-year-old

Formosura,

Suluhureum, two-year-old

Belladona. 3-iDch pots

'■ Frau Emma Metzaer, 2'.-i>icli pots

■' Wilkie Collins. 2'4-inch pots

Duronicum Austriacum. strong plants

Caucasicum, " "

E.\celsura, " "

Enpatoriiim Coe'estinum. strong divis'.oiis

Gail lard ia Grand itlora, 3 -inch pots

4 "

Gypsopliila Paniculata, strong one-year-ctld

H'jlenium Autumnale Superbum, strong divisions

Graudieephalum Striatum, strong divisions
Puniiluni, strong divisions

r Uoz.

$0.6U

.60

.60

.60

.60

.60

.60

1.8n

.Ih

.75

.60

2.50

1.50

.75

.7i

.75

.75

2.00

2 00

2.50

2.50

l.'O

1.50

1.25

.75

.75

I 00

.75

1 (lO

, .75

1.25

Per 100
$4.00
4.r.0
4.00
4 00
4.00
4 Oil
4.00
10 00
6.00
6.00
4.00
20.(10
12.CII
6.00
BOO
6.00
6-00
15 00
15.00
20 00
20.00
8 00
IJ.OO
10 00
6.00
6.00
8 00
6 00
8 00
6 (,0
10,00

Delphinicji.

Helianthus Multiflorus

Per doz.

pi., strong divisions $0.75

Ma.xiraus. strong divisions 75

" Maximiliiana, strong divisions 75

" Rigidvis, strong divisions .75

Heliopsis Pitcher Ian us. strong division!. 75

" Scaber, strong divisions 75

Major, new, 214-inoh pots l.Ou

Heuchera Sanguinea. 3-inch pots 1 25

Alba, 3 inch pots l.OJ

Hollyhocks, Dreer's Superb Double; strong clumps. \Vhite,

pink, salmon, yellow, bright red, maroon 1 25

Choice Mixture, strong clumps 1.00

Hollyhocks Allegheny, mixed, strong clumps 1.25

Hypericum Moseriauura, two-yi'ar-old plants 1 00

Iris Kirrapferi, 24 fin 'St named varieties, strong 1.50

" " choicest mixture 1,00

Incarvillea Delavayi. new 4.00

Lychnis N'espertinii Alba Plena, strong clumps 2.00

" ChalC'-donica. fl. pi., strong 3-iach pots 1.50

" A'iscaria Solendeus, strong clumps 1,25

I'hysostegia Virginica, strong divisions 75

Alba, strong divisions 75

Per 100
|6 to
6,00
6,00
6.o;i
6,00
6,00
8 00
10.00
8.00

10.00
8 00

10 00
8.00

10,00
8.00

15.00
12.00
10,00
6.00
6.I1O
8 00

IMatvcodon Japonicum, tl. pi., strong clumps 1 .00

GENERAL COLLECTION OF PERENNIALS.

Per doz. I'er 100

Achillea Filipendula. strong divisions I{0 75 $6,00

Millerolium Roseum. strong divisions 60 4 00

Aquilegia Chrvsanlha, 3-inch pots 75 5 00

clumps 1.00 6 00

Alba. 3-ineh pots 7a 6.00

Aiabis Alpina, strong divisions 75 6.00

Arenaria Balearica, strong 75 6 00

Asclepias Tuberosa, strong 75 6.00

Anemone Pennsylvanica, 3-inch pots 75 6.00

Armeria Maritima, 2^-inch pots 60 4.00

Alba, 2M-inch ; 60 4,00

Asters. 12 choice varieties 1.00 8.00

31occonia Cordata, strong divisions 75 6,00

Campanula Aliarirfolia, strong divisions 75 6,10

P.Tsicifolia, 214- inch pots 60 4,01

Pyramidalis, 2>4 " 75 6,(K)

Digitalis. (Fox Glove) strong 1.00 8.00

Erigeron Purpureum. strong divisions 1 .50 12,00

Purikia Coernlea, '■ " 60 4 00

Alba, ■' •■ 1.00 8.00

Yariegiita, " " 75 6 00

Geranium Sanguineum " " 1,00 8 00

GeuQi Cocci Ileum, fl. pi,. 3-inch pots 1.25 10,00

Hemeroca'lis Dumortieri 1. 00 8.t0

FuWa 50 4. CO

Flava .W 4.00

" Kwanso fl. pi 75 5.00

Lysimai'hia Clethroides. strong plants 75 6,00

Lythrum Roseuin Superbum 3-ini-h pots 75 6.00

Mertensia \'irtrinica, 4-inch puts 1.(0 8.00

Monarda Didyiua Rosea, clumps 75 6.00

Fistulosa .-Vlba, '■ 75 6.(H.I

Pardanthus Sinens's, strong divisiOLs 50 3, no

0 00

Per doz.

Platycodon MariesI, strong clumps $0.75

Primula Veris. English Cowslip .75

Pyreihruin H^ bridum, choice mixed seedlings, clumps 1.00

3- inch pots 75

Uliginosuin, strong divisions 1,00

Ranunculus Acris. fl. pi., strong divisions 7-5

Phlox, The Pearl, fine white. 2|4-inoh pots 75

25 finest varieties in cuUivation, 2Ji-iiich pots 75

Rudbei'Kia Golden Glow, large clumps 1.25

" strong divisions 50

Xewnianiii, " " 75

Purpurea, " " 1.00

Scabiosa Caucasica Blue, 3 inch rots 1.25

Alha, 3 '.25

Stat ice Lati folia, ou^-\ ear-old phints 25

Tritoma Uvaria Grand iflora, clumps l.fO

strong divisions 75

Pfiizeri. new. strong divisions 1.50

A'eronica Longifolia Subsessilis, clumps 2.00

2'4-inch pots 75

Spicata, s'rong divisions 1,00

" '■ Alba, strong divisions l.OO

Per doz.

Penstemon Harbatus Torreyii, strong divisions $1.00

Coerulea, " •' 1.25

Phlox Subulata Alba 7.5

Atropurpurea 75

I ilacina 75

Nelsoni 75

" Rosea 75

The Bride 75

'■ Amwna 75

" Uivaricata Canadensis 75

Pinks. Hardy Garden, clumps in 6 vari-ties 75

Primula Cortusoides Sieboldii, 3 varieties l.OO

Spiraea .Vruncus, strong 1 00

Filipendula fl. pi., strong 75

Japonica. strong 50

- ■ 2 .^0

1.25

2.00

1.00

1.25

3- inch pots . 1.25

" Chinensis,

" Palmata, "

Venusta. '*

" U'maria, "

Stokesia Cyanea, 2i4-iuch pots

Symphytum Asperrimum Auren-\'ar, ,

Thalictrum Aiiuilegitolium, strong 135

'• •' Atropurpureura, strong 1.25

Thermopsis Caroliniana, strong 1-00

Thymus Montanus Albus, divisions 1 00

" Vulgaris Coccinea, '' 1-00

" Serphyluim Aureum, 2^-iii pots 60

Tiades'-antia "Virginica, strong 75

Tricyrtis Hirta Nigra, 3-inch pots 1.00

Troliiiis Europa-us ' "^

A'eronica Incatia. strong divisions....

Riipestris, strong divisions .

A'inc:i Minor, clumps

1.00

1.50

1.00

.75

Papaver Orientalis. strong roots 75

For a full line of Hirdy Perennials, Hirdy Clim'jers and all oth!r seasonable stock, please refer to our Current Wliolesale Price List.

Per 100
$6.00
6.00
8.00
6.00
8,00
6.00
5.00
5.00
10.00
3.00
6 00
8.00

10. no

10,00
10. IX)
12,00
6,00
10.00
15,00
5 00
8.00
8.00

Per 100
$ 8.00
10.00
5.00
6. to
6 00
6.00
'5.00

5 00
6.00

6 00
6,00
8 00
8.00
6.00
4.00

20. CO

10,00

15.00

8 00

10.00

10,00

10 00

10 00

8 00

8.00

8.00

4.00

6.00

8,00

8.01.)

12,00

8 00

6.00

HENRY A. DREER,

Chestnut Street,

CRIMSON RAMBLERS

Extra heavy, 4 feet tall, 3-5 canes,
f 12 per 100. Good, 1 year plants,
18 inches tall, 3 or more canes,
|8 per 100.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., i^E-vTr^^R'^K-

TELEGBAFH CODE

OF THE

AM. SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

9a.c90,

In either ■tlSor flexibleoorer. addbkss oboibb to

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. CHICAGO.

Philadelphia. Pa.
NEW

DEUTZIA GRACILIS ROSEA,
PHILADELPHUS MONTEAU D'HER-

MINE. frnm 2>/j.incli pols.

Hardy Herbaceous Perennials
our Specialty.

Send tor price list. NORWOOD NURSERIES,
Rea Brothers. NORWOOD. MASS.

1190

The American Florist.

April 21,

The Nursery Tm^b-

AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN.

W. J. PBTERS. Pres.; D. 8. Lake, Vlce-PreB.
OIOBOS C. 8EAOBR. Bocbester. N. T., Seo'y.

T. R. Watson, the nurseryman of
nymouth, Mass., is seriously ill.

The call for dormant, field grown rose
plants is reported heavy, one private
planter having included in his orderl,500
of this stock.

East Moorestown, N. J.— The dvrell-
ing house of A. J. Collins, together vyith
the packing and storage vrarehouse,
bams and out buildings connected with
the Pleasant Valley Nurseries, of which
Mr. Collins is proprietor, were totally
destroyed by fire on the afternoon of
April 6. The loss, including several thou-
sand dollars worth of trees and plants, is
estimated at $15,000. There was an
insurance of $10,000 on the buildings,
which are to be immediately rebuilt.

Buffalo.

ALL THAT COULD HAVE BEEN EXPECTED
MATERIALIZED AT EASTER. — ALL THE
DEALERS DID GOOD BUSINESS. — KASTING
PROPOSED FOR PARK COMMISSIONER. —
NOTES.

Easter trade was all that could be
expected and showed a healthy increase
oyer last year. Plants, particularly
lilies and azaleas, found a good sale, the
former being sold out early. The Crimson
Rambler rose has come to stay; with us
they sold well; the masses of buds and
blooms quickly caught the buyer. It is
very easy to overdo the paper business.
When you decorate a lily plant from the
pot up to the flower you might as well
get paper lilies and sprinkle with cologne.
Still I strongly advocate decorated pots.

In one of our papers the other day the
name of W. F Kasting was suggested as
a park commissioner. The florists have
not been represented on our park board
in twenty years, and with such men as
Wm. Scott, W. J. Palmer, J. H. Rebstock
W. F. Kasting and a number of others,
it does seem strange.

The busiest man in the trade was
Kasting. Everything, from a toothpick
to a Rambler rose, was to be had of
him. His annex was groaning with the
load of stock it held, but all was cleared
out by Saturday and "Billy" was
happy.

Wrn. Scott says no money could get
him into a store again; he had more
business than he could take care of,
wholesale and retail, and all at one
place.

MissReinhard and Mrs.Nussbaum said
trade was fine, while Buddenborg's
South Side store was rushed, as was also
Mrs. Hinman.

Neubeck & Meyers and Wm. Belsey
have what might be termed choice and
select greenhouse trade and were busy.

Rebstock's store and two annexes did
a large business. His plant trade was
large.

Anderson and Adams had fine trade
and Zimmerman had his first Easter and
is happy.

Palmer's display and business were
fine.

Prices I think were satisfactory to
most of the customers. Thiswasagood
year for market men.

Harry Balsley, of Detroit, is with us,
as is also Jos. Rolker. W. A.

CRIMSON RAMBLER, .u

DORMANT

3 year old Budded stock, 4 ft. canes I Do/.., % 3.00

3 vear old Own roots stock, 4 ft. canes. . f 100, 20.00

2 year old Budded stock, 3 ft. canes Do7.,J3.00 100,115.00

Kaiserin A. Victoria, 2 year budded 100, $15.00 I Hermosa, extra strong Holland grown

Mad. Caroline Testout, 2 year budded. , , " 15.00 | 2 year Own roots 100, $13.00

ALL ON OWN ROOTS, AT SIS. 00 PER 100:

Gen. Jacq. .John Hopper. Ma^na Charta.

Ulrich Brunner JIad. G. Lulzet.

ROSES

LOW BUDDED

Haroness Rothschild.
Gloire Lyonnaise.
Marie Baumann
Paul Xeyron.
Boule de Neige.
Ulrich Brunner.

FINE

TOPS AND ROOTS,

Malmaison.
Fisher Holmes.
John Hopper.
Mad. Chas. Wood.
Perle des Blanches.

PER lOO, SII.OO:

La France.
Coquette des Alpes-
Giant of Battles.
Gen, Washinjjton.
Marshall P. Wilder.

Send for prices.

STOCK, EXTRA

Mad. G. Luizet.
Mrs. John Laing.
Prince C. de Rohan.
Capt. Christy.
Mutrna Charta
Gen. Jacq.
Clematis, Hydrangeas, Ampetopsis Veitchii, Pseonies. Etc,, in larse quantities.

''^^'^^'^l'^^^'- YflUGHfllH'S SEED STORE. ^^'^''AlgJ'iS'o!^''"^

GREENHOUSES, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL.

Clematis Paniculata^lAmpelopsis Veitchii

Clematis Paniculsta. Held ^rown 100

No. 1 $ 8,00

No. 2 6.00

X size 10.00

Hydrangea P. G. 1 year

■• 2to3feet 9.00

•• 3to4(eet 12.00

Virginia Creeper

Eulalia Graci.lima, strong

1000
$70.00
50.00
80.00
18.00

45.00
15.00

Ampeiopsis Veitchii, field s;rowu.

No. 1

No. 2

No.3

X size

XX size

100
$6.C0
, 5.00
4.00
8.00
9.00

ROSES— Felicite Perpe'u 5.00

F a'icois Level 6.00

Box Tree, 6 to 12 inches '

lOOO
$50.00
45.00
35.00
7.5.00
85.00

20.00

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N. J.

TI^TTJ»|^^^^ J^^Y'.J^XEM^ ^"te f°>^ Sample a,nd Price of

==Manetti==

FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. FINE STOCK.

HARRY A. Bl^YARD, 42 W. 28th St., New York City

in nnn ^^°' Scarlet, Red, White. Willow
in nnil leaved, English and Turkey, 4 to
' 10 feet.

100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes.

Catalogue on application. Send estimate of wants for prices.

THE WM. H. MOON CO.. filenwood Nurseries, MORRISVILLE. PA.

Large Elms.

€% C fiue sp'.'ciiiien Elm trefs 6 to 9-inch
^w caliper. 25 to 40 feet high, with well
developed ht-ads. Have been several times
transplanted and will lift with excellent
roots and balls of earih. Send for price list.

SAMUEL C. MOON, """"K^do. pa.

Please mention the Atnerttan Florist when ^cnlitie;.

NEW SHELLBARK-HICKORY NUT,

"Hornor's Special."

RARE EVERGREEN TREES.

200 OCO HANDSOME SHADE TREES,

and Meecli's Prolilic Quince. :it t;ri;itly reduced

jtrices. Catalogue fkee.

CHAS. B. nORNOR & SON, Mt. Ilolly, N. J.

Please viention the A met ican Fh^rist ivhen n-riting-

NEW ROSES ::::

GRUSS AN TBPLITZ, an cxi-eedingly lieal-
th.\'. strong growing forcing rose, similar to
Libertv. but a stronger grower.

MAD. RENE GERARD, the improved Mad.
Oapucint". Fine stocic. Write for prices.

BOSTON FERN, strong 2!4-in., $5.00 per 100.

THE CONARD & JONES CO , Wist Grove. Pa.

PETINIAS, DOIBLE fRINOED

From 2 inch pots I'l-r 100, $2.00

GERANIUMS, mi.ied, 2-inch.. " 2.50
COB.E.\ SC.VN DENS, 2-inch.. " 2.00
E. I. RAWLINC8, QUAKERTOWN, PA.

WiMiMiMii"^

FRUIT and TDCCQ
ORNAMENTAL I IlLLd

SHRUBS

VINES

AND ROSES

Write for price list or send your lists of
wants for special prices.

W.&T. SMITH CO., ^^^^'^Z^'

Please mentioti ifie .-{meftcati Florist ulten zrtitirtg.

THE FOLLOWING STCCK IN FINE. WELL-DEVEL-
OPED SPECIMENS FuR IMMEDIATE EFFECT:

90 Crab, pink flowering frasrant, i to 7 ft 150

tJO Dogwood, white tlowerlDK. 7 to y ft .. 250

m ■■ panlculata, 4lolift 10c

SO Tulip Poplar, 6 to S ft 20c

60 Walnut, whlie. B to S ft 15c

40 Willow, laurel-leaved, su. 10 ft 20o

Akeblac,iulnata, Held plants SlOperlOO

gplrsea Van Houttel. Sts to 3^ ft t8 per 100

Cataipa Seedlings. 1 to 2 ti $2 50 per lOOO

T. S. TEAS. SALEM, OHIO.

American Florist Advts.

Mean More Business.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1191

ETHEL CROCKER

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N. Y., NO

21. 1899.

Flatbush, Brooklyn,
MEfiSRS. Robert C«aig <.t Son, Phihulelphia, Pa,,

Gentlemen: After viewing your now carnation "Eihel Crocker" we feel
justified in ordering 3500. The color seems excellent and promises to be a
Tree bloomer; the variety lias apparently an exceptionally good constitution
and stem, and the calyxis all that could be desired ud to this dat-^. The
dozen plants we have growing are all that could be expectt-d, having received
them too late for comparison with oth^r varieties, which we regret.

Yours very truly, DAILLEDODZE BROS.

Extract from American Florist, Phila. Notes, Oct. 14, 1899.

I neglected, in my report of tin* Florists' Club ineetiig, to speak of a vase
of "Ethel t "rocker " carnation exhibited by Robert t raig & Son. Itattracted
a great deal of atttr-ntion and all ihe carnation experts present seemed to be
of one mind in declarirg it to be the finest uink they had ever seen. It was
quite the equal of any of the pi csent favi:)rites in their best midwinliT stage,
which, when one considers the early date. Ocl. 3. j^peaks volumes in its favor.

From Florists* Exchange, Phila Notes, Oct. 7, 1899.

Robert Craig iV Son exhibited a vase of the new (.'alifornia carnation
"Ethel Crocker," which created (luite a sensation. The flowers are 2H to 3
inches in diameter, stems St tf; in fact thi* flowers are remarkable for so
early in the season. The above 6rm has a house of this variety for tloivering
this season and it certainly should take well.

GflRNflTION CUTTINGS.

is absolutely the best pink Carnation ever of fered the trade. This
is none too emphatic, and there are many others who think as we
do. It will grow with you because it grows anywhere. This
year it has been grown equally successfully by Hill, Herr and our-
selves. It will grow in any soil or location. In color, size, fra-
grance, stem and keeping qualities it is just what the '•storemcn"'
want. In habit, constitution and freedom of bloom it is just what
the grower wants; never out of crop from September until July.
We have 6000 plants, 3000 of which we are growing for cuttings
alone.

Below are a few expressions of opinions from the knowing
ones. After reading thfm there will be, we think, no doubt in
your mind as to which is THE ONE to grow for pink next
season.

Winner of Certificales at New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Cincinnati, Chicago, Boston and Indianapolis.

its: KEEPING QUALITIES.

The undersigned Committee havinfr examined the vases of the new
cnrnatiou "Ethel Crocker," report as follows: "There are two vases
which contain seventy-five flowers. The water in the vases has not been
changed for four days, nor have any flowers been renewed, and after
being on exhibition the above length of time, we find fully ninety pep
'•ent of the bloome salable; none of them show any disposition to °io to
slt-ep ard only five or six are commencing to fade, and under these con-
ditions we cheerfully recommend it as a wonderful keeper."

(Signed), A. B. Cartleuge, Fdwin Lonsdale.

Samuel S. Pennock, David Rust, Sec'y.

Balumobe, Md., Dec. 27, 1899.
Robert Cbaig A Son.

Gentlemen: We had. however, the pleasure of seeing "Ethel Crocker''
in all her glory. We wish you would book our order for 20OO rooted cut-
tings of this variety and would be pleased to receive the btock out of the
tirtt batch sent olT. We feel suie ihis variety will enjoy a large sale and
predict for it a most brilliant future. For size, length of stem, color and
fragrance it surpasses anything we have seen growing.

Yours very truly, HALLIDAY BROS.

Philadelphia, Oct. 3. 1899.
RoBFRT Craig A Son,

Gentlemen: The new pink carnation "Ethel Crocker" which you
have been sending us is most satisfactory. At this early date the flowers-
are up lo the midwinter standard of the old favorites, in fact it is larger,
'he form is perfect and the color, almost exactly that of ihe Bridesmaid
rose, is ideal. The stem supports the flower admirably. We believe it
will become very popular as the few we have been receiving have been^
snapped up at once. We congratulate you on having such a good stock

(if this variety. L , i Yours respectfully,

JOS. KIFT k. SON.

Robert Craig ^ Son. Framingham, Mass., Nov. 23, 1899.

Gentlemen: Kindly book my order for 500 rooted cuttings of "Ethel
Crocker.' as I think it is one of tlie finest fancy carnations for commerceiat
purposes. Very truly yours, \VM. NICHOLSON.

RoEKRT Craig Sl Son, Philadelphia. Oct. 18, 1899.

Gentlemen: Your new carnation "Ethel Crocker" is without doubt by
far the finest pink carnation for fall use we have handled yet, in fact, the
finest we have seen on ihe market anywhere.

Very truly youts, PENNOCK BROS.

From American Florist, New York Notes, Oct. 14, 1899.

On the exhibition table Mr. Craig had a vase of the beautiful new piuk
carnation, "Ethel t'rocker" which was fiighly commended by the exhibition
committee and duly admired by all, the carnation giving every promise of
being a winner.

From Florists' Exchange, New York Notes, Oct. 14, 1899,

The following exhibit was made by Robert Craig & Son, to whom u
vote of thanks was tendered:

Vase of the new California carnation "Ethel Crocker." The color of
the fiowers showed up very prettily under artificial light, Ijeing a deep,
salmon pink The stems were of good length and held the blooms up well.
The exhibition committee awarded the variety honorable mention, ami
expressed a desire to see it again later in the season.

All ready to ship the day we receive your order*
Here arc the varieties and prices :

Gil Pp AM p The best scarlet carnation evr introduced. This fact
I rli UnMllCi is conceded by all who have grown it. Price reduced

to $.S.O0 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. '20.000 now ready.
nPM MAPPfl "^" '^S^^^ t\i?^t this is the most profitable crimson pink
ULUi IflnULUi in cultivation today. We have 15.000 selected cuttings

ready to ship at once. Price. $5.00 per 100: $45.00 per 1000.
npU nnMP7 Almost as profitable as Maceo. It has a longer stem
UCIli UUIflLLi and is a l)righter color than Maceo. Try some of each

— thev are both monev makers. Extra fine lot of cuttings, $3.00 per 100;

$25.00 per 1000.

AMERICA. $:i-00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.

WHITE CLOUD. The best white. $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000.

Sirs: Frances joost. &;';tooo."™"-" *^-^" '^' '~-

GOLD NUGGET. *:!.00 per 100; tiri.OO per 1000.
OLYMPIA. fl2.00 |.er 100; *100.00 piT 1000.

MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON. »H.00 p.>r lOO; Sr.'O.OO p<T 1000.
GENEVIEVE LORD. $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000.

$10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000.

25 at 100 rate; 350 at 1000 rate. All strong, well rooted cuttings.

ROBERT CRAIG & SON,

Market and 49th Street?,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

1192

The American Florist.

April 21,

Our PasTiMEs

Announcements of coming contests or other
events of interest to our bowling, shooting and

Oy
pli

ace in this column.

Address all correspondence for this department
to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St. , Boston, Mass. ;
Eobt. Kitt, 1735 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.;
or to the American Florist Co., 334 Dearborn St.,
Chicago, 111.

At New York.
The following are the scores made on
the afternoon of Monday, April 16:

Player 1st 2d

Traendlv 158

Hafner 118

Marshall 191

Moody

T. J. Lang

Donloii

3d 4th 5tli
147 140 139 171
135 152 168 172

135 U5 150 181

112 145 128 167

147 207 179

115

At St. Louis,

The St. Louis bowling team had a very
slim attendance at the last meeting,
April 9. J. J. Beneke, one of the heavy
bowlers, has rheumatism in his bowling
arm, consequently was unable to roll.
The following is the score:

Pl.iyer 1st 2d 3d 4th 5th Av

Kuehn 148 227 lt)4 168 151 171

Kunz 137 143 150 143

Young 159 163 112 153 116 140

J. M. H.

Cleveland.

EASTER WAS GOOD FOR ALL KINDS OF
DEALERS.— MARKED SCARCITY OF CAR-
NATIONS.— LILIES NOT PLENTIFUL. —
PLANT SALES WERE HEAVY.

From the reports of various florists,
retail, wholesale and market, it would
appear that all enjoyed a very good
Easter trade. One of the most notewor-
thy features would appear to be the
scarcity of carnations, although this
■condition was loreshadowea some time
before in the appearance of the crop with
various growers. As a result carnations
ruled much higher, both wholesale and
retail, than usual in other years, even
when Easter fell upon a much earlier
date than it did this year. Lilies were
short with some retailers; others had
«nough to see them through, but there
was no surplus. Really good lilies were
sold out early. Aside from carnations,
there does not seem to have been any
shortage in the cut flower supply.
Dutch bulb stock was less seen than in
other years but there seems to have been
a greatly diminished call for them, which
is a very good thing for the American
growers. Violets are variously reported,
but in general the supply was equal to

the demand, a condition with which the
late spring doubtless had much to do.

When one begins to ask questions rela-
tive to the sale for plants it does not take
long to develop the fact that this was
more of a plant Easter than any previous
one. All kinds of plant stock, when good,
sold well, lilies, azaleas and Crimson
Rambler roses being among the leaders
in this line. In the matter of prices, there
was not much change from the normal.
The general report would seem to indi-
cate an increase of from ten to fifteen per
cent in sales. The very bad weather
that prevailed up to Saturday undoubt-
edly had considerable effect in curtailing
the receipts in the stores. Probably from
this circumstance the market men reaped
considerable advantage on Saturday, as
great numbers of people who had not
bought previously, went there to see the
display and, being there, bought. A.

PoNTiAC, III.— W. J. Miller sees a
blight prospect for spring and has pro-
vided a big stock of bedding plants.

Watehtown, N. Y.— Greene & Under-
htll have filed a claim against the city for
$1500 damages caused by the overflow
of a sewer which flooded a portion of
their establishment on February 9.

THE MOST
ACCEPTABLE
CUT FLOWER
FOR

DECORATION
PURPOSES

For National DecoVation Day uses, bri-
dal, banquet and funeral occasions is the
GRANDIFLORA JASMINE bud; ours
cannot be excelled. This beautiful
flower is a phenomenal keeper; they are
due to bud about May 10th, season last-
ing about one month. Prices are fS.OO
per thousand, 75c per 100, f. o. b. Alvin,
Texas. Terms cash with order. O.ders
booked now.

J. M. WEEMS,

A.1UX'IIV,

'x^EjacA-s.

OOJUE^U^S

ROOTED
CUTTINGS

YERSCHAFFELTII, GOLDEN QUEEN,
Assorted kinds. Usual prices

H. FOSTER, 43 King Street, Dorchester, Mass.

Oh! What a Difference

Between the usual auction room stock and that we are
going to open up this season. Mr. McCarthy has just
returned from Europe after inducing growers of high
repute to consign stock such as is seldom seen in the
United States. It will be offered at the regular auction
sales on April 24th and 27th. It includes 20,000
Hybrid Roses, 5000 Ornamental Conifers and Ever-
green Shrubs, 50,000 deciduous Trees and Shrubs, all
the most desirable sorts. Symmetrical specimens of
Cupressus, Box and Retinospora. Fifty splendid
standard and pyramidal Bays. All in fine condition.
Send for Catalogue. Remember the date. Sales begin
at 9:30 A. M. promptly each day. ^ ^ ^ '^ kh ^ ^^

N. F. McCarthy & co.

84 Hawley Street,

BOSTON, MASS.

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We are the Oldest, Largest and Most Reliable Cut Flower Commission House in the West.

CUT FLOWER PRICE LIST.

American Beauty, long;. . . . per do/.. $4.00 to $6.00
medium ■■ 3.00 to 3.50

short .. " 1.00 to 1 50

Per 100

Bride, Maid, Meteor % 4.00 to$ 8.00

Perles a.uO to 5.00

Carnalions, fiiDoy 3.00 to 4 00

common 1.50 to 2 60

Callasand Harrisii 10.00 to 1S.50

Tulips 3 00 to 3.00

Oattodils SOOto 4.00

Viulcis 2) to .75

Smilax 15.U0 to -JO.OO

Aaiantum 60 to .75

CARNATION CUTTINGS.

I'er 100 Per 1000

G. 11. Crane $6.00 $50.00

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt 5 00 40.00

White Cloud 4.00 30.00

M:io6o 6.00 50.01)

G^imez 5.00 40.00

Glacier :.... 6.00 50.00

America 5.00 40.00

UoldNugget 4 00 30.00

MaryWood 3.00 25.00

Melba B.OO 40.00

NewYork 3.00 25,00

Mrs. James Dean 3.00 35.00

Mrs. Frances Joost 3.M 2,^.00

Per 100

John Young 2.50

Cerise Queen 2.50

Jubilee 2.00

Flora Hill 2.00

Mayor Pingree 2.60

Triumph 2.50

Daybreak 2.00

Evelina 2.00

Wm. Scott 2.00

Albertini 2.50

Meteor 2.01)

Argj'le 2.00

Per 1000
20 00
20.00
15.00
15.00
20 00
20.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
20.011
15.00
15.00

BEST STOCK ALWAYS SHIPPED UNLESS OTHERWISE ORDERED.

42-44 Eatt Randolpli St.,

CHICA.GO.

KENNICOTT BROS. CO..

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The American Florist.

1193

"THE PACE THAT KILLS"

Trying to keep up with us is what is keeping them busy.

SINCE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF OUR BUSINESS WE
HAVE PAID EVERY CONSIGNOR WEEKLY, IN FULL.

We are doing business now on other proper methods that some of
them will adopt sometime, when they get to where we are now.

WE LEAD - - - OTHERS FOLLOW

E. C. AMLING,

WALTER S. HEffRON, ^~

Manager.

^4. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO. ILL.

5000

EACH OF THE FOLLOWING!

DAHLIAS, whole roots, tiue assort-
ment, ifcn.oo piT 100,
■ WICHURAIANA Rms,.», 1 and 2 yrs.,J50

mil jr.=),ru p.T iijiiu,
ROSA MULTIFLORA JAPONICA, 2 and 3

years, «S0,00 and $75,00 per 1000.
ROSA RUGOSA, 3 to 4-ft,, at $3.50 per

1000,
HALL'S HONEYSUCKLE, strong, $50 00

per 11100,
CLEMATIS PANICULATA, pot grown,
.tSO.OO per inoO; 2 vrs,, field grown,
$90,00 per 1000,

New Trade List Now Ready.

The WM. n. MOON CO.,

Morrisville,
Pa.

IN BEST
....VARIETIES

SPECIALTIES

K08E8, from 3-tnob pots.

CARNATIONS, for all dellverr.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.
Prices low. Send for list, VIOLETS.

WOOD Bff OTHERS. RISHKILL. N.Y.

CYCLAMEN SEt DUNGS. s"t";^a,;N?ir

jilaMifd, >tron^: si'HiJimijs. +"J,50 per hundred.

CA^H PLEASE.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

Always

mention the American Flor-
ist when you order stock.Jt

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Forest Qlen,

WHOLESALE GROWERS
^ OF ROSES 'jt

!u Roses Carefully Graded. Quality and Prices Right.

iM Packing Free. TRY US.

For seven years we have shipped
direct from our greenhouses to
retail florists and held the same
customers. Stocii only once
packed, shipped evening of day
they are cut and arrive next morn-
ing in following and intermediate
cities: Minneapo'is, St. Paul,
Omaha, St. Louis, Cincinnati,
Washington, Indianapolis, Cleve-
land, Detroit, Pittsburg, Buffalo.

Huyers thus save twenty-four
hours' first freshness.

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ROSES FOR SUMMER PLANTING.

Now is the lime to secure Ai Stock to grow on for next season.

LIBERTY, the new crimson; stock limited. On
own roots, from 2;4-inch pots, $25.00 per 100.
Grafted stock, " •• " $40.00

LADY DOROTHEA, new, buff color;
ADMIRAL DEWEY, " blush "

I 2-inch,
l' 110.00 per 100.

HYBRID TEAS.

AMERICAN BEAUTY, 2-in.h, $7,00 per 100, J65.00
per 1000,

KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA. I A FRANCE, MME.
CAROLINE TESTOUT. METEOR. MRS. ROBERT
GARRETT, SOUVENIR DE WOOTTON, selected
stock, $6,00 per 100, $4.i,00 per ICOO,

TEAS, standard varieties.
BRIDESMAID, BON SILENE. CATHERINE MERMET.
MME. HOSTE. NIPHETOS. MRS. PIERPONT MOR-
GAN. PAPA GONTIER. PERLE DES JARDINS,
SUNStT, THE BRIDE, selected stock from 2-incb
pots, $6,00 per 100, $45,00 per 1000.

ROSES FOR 5UIV1MER BEDDINQ, CLIMBERS, ETC.

If You Have Stock To Sell...

the best way to make that fact known to the trade is by regular
adTertising in ,_,- . , _,- ,

Give it a trial. ...Thc Americaii Florist.

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The American Florist.

April 21^

Elmira, N. Y.

Easter trade was lively but came with
a rush at the last moment, for the weather
was rough and unfavorable up to Satur-
day. There was a decided shortage of
lilies and carnations. Bermuda grown
lilies are more and more unsatisfactory
for forcing. Forty to fifty per cent are
more or less diseased and the balance
have an irregular blooming season.
White and light colored flowers and
blooming plants were preferred last sea-
son, while this Easter bright colors sold
best. Violets were of unusual quality for
so late in the season and sold well. Car-
nations were fine but not enough to go
around. Golden Gate was the favorite
rose. White and yellow marguerites,
sweet peas and double white lilac were
in great demand. The best mignonette
was the Imperial, a hybrid Machet. Pans
of blooming pansies sold ahead of bulb-
ous stock. Daffodils outsold tulips four
to one. Hyacinths were less called for
than usual at Easter. Sales exceeded
last Easter, probably twenty five per
cent. Grove P. Rawson.

Richmond, Ind,

Trade was about the same as last year,
with little call for plants outside of
Easter lilies, which were short of the
demand. Roses were plentiful at $1.50
to $2. Carnations were in good demand
at 75 cents for common. Fancy Flora
Hill sold at $1 (by keeping stock out of
sight and supply limited to one good
vase). Violets were in fair demand and
daffodils and hyacinths cleaned up just
right at 75 cents and $1 per dozen for
best. Church decorations of any note
seem to be lost to this city for Easter,
except as done by the individual mem-
bers. B.

"Trade follows the flag"

NOT ON.Y

THE NATION'S EMBLEM.

... BUr THE....

RED riAG

...OF...

Wm.Elliott&Sons

It hangs out at 54 and 56 Dey St.,
New York City, every Tuesday and
Friday, and signifies that the Plant
Auction is going on inside.

YOl ARf INVITfD

To call and buy good stock at your
own price. The largest variety from
the best growers.

Bids by mail receive the same

consideration as if you

were present.

Send your name for a Catalogue.

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

CALL ON US IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING TO SELL.

Money on Demand. ^Ji^'V^lT^.^'Z

owe you. Ship to us and gfet the market price and the cash
each week.

42 and 44 E. Randolph St.. CHICAGO, ILL.

% Wholesale Commission Florists.^*- ^

60,000 WINTER FLOWERING ROSES

Grafted and on their Own Roots

SEND POR PRICES.

J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

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GRAFTE'), WINTER BLOOMIiVG.

Brides, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate.

GRAFTED. SUMMEU BLOOVING.

Pink Soupert. Clothilde Soupert. Kaiserin
Augusta Victoria, President Carnot.

OWN ROOTS.

Mamiin Cochet. whi.te and pink, 314-in.
pots. P ices on any quantity.

H. P., low budded, in variety $10.00 per 100

Clothilde Soupert, dorinaut 12.00 per 100

BOBBINK & ATKINS

RUTHERFORD, N. J.

Liberty

Orders received
for April and
May delivery.

All winter forcius Roses from 2'2-in. pots.
WRITE FOR PRICES.

ROBERT SCOTT & S0^. Sharon Hill, Del. Co.. Pa.

Send 50c or $1

For samples and pri-
ces of Knses. Am.
IJeauties, Perles, Kalseri'ns, La Francf, lindes,
Maids. Woottons, Belle Siebrecht and Golden Gutp.
We believe in shifting young Roses often. All
stot'k offered in 2i4-iu- pots has been shifted from
2-iii. and is equal to most stock advertised as
3-in. and when we send it out is well established.
Geraniums in 3 and 4-in. i~lCA 4 l/l lUI
pots. Coleus in 2-in. and ULU. A- IVLIIL9
rooted GiittinL''S. Write PEKIN, III.

I CHICAGO CARNATION GO. I

3 Extra strong plants of JOOST £

■S from soil, $15 00 and $20 00 per %

^ 1000, according to size. ^

THE BEST CARNATIONS.

Plt 100 Pit 1000

White Cloud, the best white $3.00 aSi.OC

Mrs. Joost. best clear pink 3.00 26.00

G. H. Crane, best new scarlet 6.00 50.00

Gen'i Maceo. best diirk crimson 6.00 60.00

M rs. Bradt, best variegated 4 00 35.00

12 Novelties of 190O. 27 the best Standard varie-
ties. t^~Send for complete list.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Crand Haven, Mich.

CUTTINGS

Per 100 Per 1000

G. H.CRANE 1,5.00

AMERICA 3.00 $25.00

MELBA 3.00 25.00

LESLIE PAUL 3.00 25.00

GOV. GRIGGS 3.00 25.00

MRS. BRADT 2.50 20.00

JOOST 2.50 20.00

EVANSTON 2.50 20,00

JUBILEE 2.00 15.00

NUGGET 2.00 15.00

FLORA HILL 1.50 12.50

TRIUMPH 1.50 12.50

VICTOR 1.50 12.50

DAYBREAK 1.25 10.00

ARGYLE 1.25 10.00

ARMAZINDY 1.25 10.00

McGOWAN 1.00 7.50

PINGREE 1.00 7.50

NIVEA 1.00 7.50

EVELINIA 1.00 7.50

SCOTT 1.00 7.50

MORELLO 1.00 7.50

ROSE CUTTINGS.

Per 100 Per 1000

METEOR 11.50 |12.50

BRIDESMAID 1.50 12.50

BRIDE 1.50 12.50

GOLDEN GATE 2.50

ROSE PLANTS.

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Per 100 Per 1000

METEOR J3.00 1^25.00

BRIDESMAID 3.00 25.00

BRIDE 3.00 25.00

PERLE 3.00 25.00

GOLDEN GATE 4.00 35.00

KAISERIN 4,00 35.00

All Plants and Cuttings sold with
the express understanding that if not
satisfactory they are to be returned
at once, when money will be refunded.
Write for prices on larger lots.

PETER REINBERG,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

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HEACOCK'S PALMS

Awarded Certificate of Merit, Penna. Horticultural Exhibition at Phila., March 21, 1900, for Choice Areca Lutescens, Etc., Etc.

Choice ARECA LUTESCENS,

KENTIA BELMOREANA,
LATANIA BORBONICA,

and FHCENIX RUFICOLA.

8-inch pot Ci phmts), vry bushy, 'ZG to 30 inclies hish .JS.CK.)

8-inch pot (3 plants), very bushy, 30 to 36 inches high 2.50

14-iuch pot {3 plants), very bushy, 7 to 8 feet high ..20.00

ICEJIVTIA. :BE;I^IWI0I«BJA.IVA.— PerDoz.

;t inch pots, 4 to 5 leaves, 10 to 12 inches $3.00

4-ineh jiots, 5 to 6 leaves, 15 to 18 inches 6.00

6-inch pots, 6 leaves, 20 to 24 inches 18.00

iL,A.TA.iviA. :boi*:boivioa.—

10- inch pots, 9 to 10 leaves, 30 to 36 inch>'S high, 42 inches wide

8-inch, 24 inches high $2.00

Per 100
$25.00
50.00
150.00

Each
...$4.00

My packing is done in tlie best possible manner, and shiopins; facilities for both
freight and express are unsurpassed. A trial order is solicited.

JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa.

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STOCK

ORDERS BOOKED NOW.

AM. BEAUTY, BRIDE, BRIDES-
MAID, CARNOT, GOLDEN GATE,
KAISERIN, METEOR- 2>^ -in. pots,
$12 00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000.

S. J. REITER, Westerly R I.

Please mention the A met scan F.o>iit zvhen it' ilir.f

Kf\ISERIN'«»GflRNOT

GILT-EDGE STOCK.
^?"Plant NOW for summer bloom.

ROBERT SIMPS )N, Clifton, N. J.

Please mention the A met wan Florist zohen wf iting.

Roses —

Bride, Bridesmiid, Perle, Sunset,
Golden Gate and Kaiserin,

HUNTSMAN & CO., Cincinnati.

Please mention the American Florist when u->itinz-

BRIDES and MAIDS,

2 V2-in., ready for a 3-in. shift

CASH $3 00 a 100,

WITH ORDER. $25.00 a 1000.

J. B. HEISS,

The Exotic Nurseries.

0\YTON, 0.

AMERICAN BEAUTY. o^

Per 100 Per 1000

2^4-inch pots $5.00 $45.00

BRIDES, a/s- inch 3.50 30.00

BRIDESMAIDS, 2H-inch 3.50 30.00

PERLES, 2H-inch 3.50

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOHN MUNO, Rogers Park, Chicago.

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$3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000.

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Pieai.e ?nention t/ie A met ican Ffti^'f when :i'>i(ing.

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ROSE PLANTS

From 2^ -j in. Pots.

Per 100 Per 1000

THE BRIDE $3.00 $25.00

BRIDESMAID 3.00 25.00

METEOR '.00 25.00

"TTHESE are clean, strong
plants, fully up to the
character of the stock we
have sent out in previous
years. All stock is guaran-
teed, all orders are carefully
filled and well packed.

J. A. BUDLONG, "" """:::„«. i

Please mention the A merican Florist zuhen :,-> iling-

WE HAVE OUR USUAL FINE STOCK OF

American Beauty Plants.

JOHN BIRTON, Wyndmoor, Philadelphia, Pa.

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April 21,

Poughkeepsie, N. Y,

The violet growers of this place sent
1,000,000 flowers to New York for
Easter, keeping up their express ship-
ments until 2 a. m. on Sunday. The num-
ber of separate boxes was so great that
it makes the arms of the expressmen ache
to even think of the returning "empties."
Mrs. M.J. Moore, of Highland, supplied
100,000 violets to Ford Bros, and from
Rhinebeck went other thousands. The
cuts were so heavy and the sales so satis-
factory that a great deal of building is
contemplated for this season.

All the retail florists had extra wagons
delivering for Easter and if the rush
would only last a couple of weeks longer
I think some of them could retire. There
was an unprecedented demand for good
lilies, azaleas and cinerarias in 8-inch to
10-inch pots. L.

Grand Forks, N. D.— M. V. Williams
has opened a flower store here, deriving
his supplies from the North Dakota Nur-
sery, ot Hillsboro.

Wyoming, N. Y. — Sometimes we hear
of persons who combine the florist busi-
ness with various incongruou* and unre-
lated trades but no associations are more
strange than those of Wm. Roberts &
Son who have been established as black-
smiths for thirty years and who have
done a successful florist trade for a long
time.

CARNATIONS.

Strong, Well-Rooted Cuttings.
Select Stock.

Per 100 Per 1000

e. H. Crane $6.00 $50 00

Morning Glory 6.00 50 oo

Gen Maceo 6.00 5000

Glacier 600 5ooo

America 5 00 40.oo

Gomez S.oo 40.00

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt 5 00 40.oo

White Cloud 400 30.00

Mary Wood 3.00 25.00

Mrs. F. Joost 3 00 25.00

And other standard sorts.

r. DORNER & SONS CO., kt*^^"^'

Perpetual Blooming

smP GflRNflTIONS

Crossings between Marguerite and Remontant.

They are what we can recommend as truly sum-
mer Hbwering varieties. They beain to bloom in
the field in July and continue until frost sets in.
Flowers medium size, growth very rapid. Can
offer tliem in 10 varieties in as many colors, well
established plants, at J5.00 per 100, by express, or
the set of 10 vaniiies K. C. for 50c by mail.
rjuri nDDPVCD the best pink Carnation,
lIiilL U^Uu^C^| well established plants
from 214-inch pots, $10 00 per 100. Rooted Cut-
tings, $8.00 per 100.

nth and Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.

Extra Fine ^^

Meteor Rose Plants Sea^'dy.

Svirplu.-, St-o'-k from I'liints resprv*'d
for uur own use, at the low pri'-e of

$2.50 per 100, $20 per 1000

ADi>RE93 THE flORAl EXCHANOf . INC.

Eclerely. Backs Co., Pa.

The home of the pa mops new rose
THE OCBlIN OF EUGBLY, Plni Anierlcan Beauty.

To the Trade.

WALTER RETZER & CO.

Desire to announce that they have purchased the
entire plant, business and stock of Albert TuchS, 2059-73
N. HalStcd street, Chicago. The stock includes large quan-
tities of Kentias and Latanias in commercial sizes, several
thousand extra fine Boston Ferns, and many other items,
in fact, it is the largest and best stock of tropical plants
in the west. We shall aim to so conduct our business as
to warrant your continued patronage. We want your
trade. Please write us in regard to your needs.
Chicago, April i8, 1900.

Carnation Cuttings!

Per 100 Per 1000

G. H. CRANE 15.00

TRIUMPH 1.50 1250

EVANSTON 2.50 20.00

GOLD NUGGET 2.00 15,00

JUBILEE 2.00 16.00

FLORA HILL 125 10.00

Per 100

ARGYLE $1.25

ARMAZINDY 1.25

McGOWAN 75

MAYOR PINGREE 1.00

WM. SCOTT 1.00

TIDAL WAVE 1.00

Per 1000
$1000
10.00
5.00
7.60
7.50
7.50

AMERICAN BEAITY ROSE BlSttES

Lifted from benches, cut back to 2 feet Per tOO, $2.50; per 1000, $20.00

2'/=-INCH POTS.

Per 100 Per 1000

PERLE $3.00 $25.00

LA FRANCE 3.50 30.00

KAISERIN 4.00 35.00

PLANTS FROM

Per 100 Per 1000

METEOR $3.00 $25.00

MAID 3.00 25.00

HRIDE 3.00 26.00

All rooted cuttings sold under the coudition that, if not satisfactory, they are to be returned
at once and money will be refunded.

GEORGE REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago.

Mrs. Th09. W. Law- Gomez, dark red $5 00

I BOn, pink 114.00 Mrs. F Jooat. pink.. 250

Kthel Crocker, pink.. 10 00 Triumph, tine pink.. 160
The Marquis. plDk ... 10 OO Daybreak, shell pk. 100
Qeuevleve Lord , pink 10 00 Flora Hill, white. . . 2 00

olympla. varleBatcd. 12.00 White Cloud 3 50

o. U Crane, scarlet. . 6.60 Mary Wood, fine

America, scarlet 4 00 white 300

.\lBlba, llKht pick 360 Jubilee. Fcarlel 160

Mrs G Bradt. var.... 6.00 Wm. Scolt. pink.... l.OO

O lacier, white, flne... 4.00 Lkzle MoGowan 1.00

Gen. Maceo, best crimson $5 00 per 100

Mrs.Jas Dean, flne pink 300 per 100

Nephrolepls Cordata Compacta, 2!^ Inch, {4 00 per 100.

8 and 10 Inch. line. $12 00 per doz-
Casb please CARL HAG EN BURGER. West Mentor. 0.

CARNATIONS "»"i&?i,sGs.

Crane $6 per 100, America $5 per 100, White
Cloud $4 per 100, .lubilee $2 per 100, Scott, Day-
break, Victor, Flora Hill, MoGnwan, Evelina,
Eldorado, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1000.

BOSES. 2-111. Pots, Select Stock.

Perle 4c, Brides and Bridesmaids 3c. Send for
list ot other varieties.

WM. MURPHY, Station F, Cincinnati. 0.

CARNATIONS.

strong and well-rooted cuttings ready now of the

following varieties; Per 100. Per 1000.

Eldorado *1 25 »I0 00

Scott 1.26 10 00

Mccowan 1.25 10.00

Portia 1.26 10.00

Ivory and Silver Spray 1 00 a.OO

Also flne Lady H. Campbell, rooted

runners »B

JOS. RENARD, Unlonville, Chester Co., Pa.

We've ttiousands of readers and hun-
dreds ot advertisers. Each helps tlie other.

Ethel Crocker

30,000 plants from soil for April and
May delivery. Crocker has filled every
claim made for it and is worth a trial by
every grower who wants the best pink
carnation in the market.
25 for $2.50 100 for $10.00; 250 for $18.75;
000 for $75 00.

DJIIICICC I'^re'^.'Ci. aand

Two good bedding novelties. Trans-
planted seedlings at $t.00 per 100. A
few of my regular strain. Write for prices.

DWARF PETUNIAS.

Adonis, carmine with pure white throaty
and Snowball, a pure wtiite; they are
always in bloom and a good plant for
retail. 25 of each for $1.00 or $2.00
per 100, from 2-inch pots.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

VSi-klck-f C MARIE LOUISE and
VIUICLo FARQUHAR Runners.

Some rooted, some not rootfd: good, stron*^. clean
stock, rii:ht from thf clumps. No disease. No
black fly. Ca.sh with order.

JOSEPH MARKLE, Rhinebeck, N. Y.

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l^i.trt.ix.. 100 1000

Mrs. Frances Joost $2.50 JiO.OO

Mrs. James Dean 3.50 20.00

Cerise Qu^en 2.00 15.00

Mrs. McHurney 1.50 12.00

Win. Scott 1.00 7.50

Dorothy Sweet 3.00 25.00

Victor 2.00 15.00

New York 2.00 1500

Painted Lady, cerise... 1.50 12.00

BOSES, from 2!^-in. pots. 100 1000

It. auties $6.00 $50.00

brides 4.00 35.00

Guaranteed strictly first-class stock

discount on 1000 lots. .500 at 1000 rates;

100 1000
Daybreak, It. pink 11.25 $10.00

John YounK 13.00 $25.00

~' " " 25.00

12.00
15.00
25.00
10.00
12.00
7.50

Doz.

Mrs. Lawson $3.00

Olyrapia 2.00

Ethel Crocker 1.50

Genevieve Lord 2.00

Chicago 1.50

Marquis 1.50

100

1000

$14.00

$120. OfJ

12.00

100.00

10.00

75.00

10.00

75.00

7.50

«0.00

10.00

75 00

White Cloud 3..50

Alaska 1.50

Genesee 2.00

Mary Wood 3.00

Evelina 1.25

Flora Hill 1.50

McGowan I.OO

100

1000

So^rle-e. 100 1000

G. H. Crane $6.00 $50.00

Portia l.iiO 12.00

America 4.00 35.00

Bon Ton 2.00 15.00

Evanston 2.00 15.00

Maids $4.00 $35.00

P'Tles 4.00 35.00

and free from disease. Cash

50 ill 100 rat.-s.

'V^a4e8;^'te<3.ioo 1000

Mrs. Ilradt $4.00 t'B.OO

Psyche i.so 12.00

Armazlndy 1.50 10 OO

Eldorado 2.00 15.0«

"y©xio-w-.

Gold Nugget $2.50 $20.00

Gov. Pingree 1.50 12.00

Argyle $1.50 $12.00

LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS,

JAUESTOWir,

CHRYSANTHEMUMS i* r**********'^***-**::rrr:!!r*:!.!r!!r:

FOR EXHIBITION.

The following select list
of prize- winn«rs is now in
ex< ell*'nt condition for
immediate shipment.

FROM 2>4 IN POTS.

Frank Hardy

Mayflower

Western King

('apt. Gridley

Mrs. M. A. Ryerson

Modesto

E. Dailledouze

Mrs. J J. Glessner

Georgiana Pitch»^r

GoMen W-'dding

V. Morel

H. Bloodgood

lora

Autumn Glorv

Mrs. W. C. Egan

Black Hawk

Bruant

Lady Hanham

Shilbwa

Chifo

NATHAN SMITH & SON,

Per 100

$3 00

».00

4.110

500

3 00

3.00

3.00

3.00

3.00

4.00

3 00

3.00

4 01)

3.00

3 00

3.00

5.00

500

5.00

3 00

ADRUN,
MICH.

CHRYSANTHEHUnS

Bessie Burton
Bonnaf fon
Culiingsf rdii
Clory of Pacific
Iv ry

J. H Woodford
ine'va

Mrs. J"hn J. Clessner

Moaesto

Mrs. S T. Murdock

Mrs. O. P. Bassett

Niv us

Rose Owen

T'e Queen

Mme.F.Bergmann Mrs J C. Whilldin
wiss Minnie nana'v^aker

And others from iW In. pots. J2 per lOO. 115 per lOCll

HARDY POMPON CnRYSANTHEMUMS

In 10 named varlet'es. 2'« In pots, t! 00 per 100; «I5,00
per ll'Oi'. 10 named varieties rootea cuttlugs, tl OO per
100 «7 60 per 1000. -Cash wlih order '

R. VINCENT JR. & SON. White Marsh, Md.
New Yellow Chrysanthemum

WALTER MOLATSCH

Ready IWarch 1st, 1900.

Price 50c each. $4.00 per doz., $26.00 per hundred.

Three certihcates by (.'. S. A. For sale by
DAILLEDOUZE BROS.. Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y., and
H. A. MOLATSCH. 68th St.. bet. 8th & 9th Avenues,

Brooklyn, N Y

Now Ready-New Pink Chrysanthemum
MISS FLORENCE E. DENZER

Certificeteu by ihe C. S. A. Dec. 2lat, 1899.

The teteet Mum. Bl<^om8 for rhrlotmas. See cut In
KlorlBts' Review of Dec 21. 169B Rooted Cuitlngs,
fs 00 per 100; from 2H-ln. potB. $10 00 per lOO

Summil Av & Angelique St.
WESr HOBOKEN. N. J.

ANT. G ZVOLANEK,

VINCA VINES AND SMILAX.

Per UK)

4-inch pot Vinca Viin^s $H.OO

2M-inch pot Vinca Vines 2.50

Plants from flats (these have been in flats for

past two months) 1 50

2H-inch pot Smilax 2. CO

Cash \%ith Order or C O. 1>.
WM. A CLftRK & SON. 59 State St.. Watertown. N. Y.

A ft'w thoii>and rooted
ruttiB^sof Marie LouiM\
Farquhar, Xjady Campbell, Swuuley White. This
stock all free from disease*. 16.00 per 1000. Cash
with order. ELI CROSS. Grand Rapids. Mich.

VIOLETS.

The ideal pink carnation. Strictly speak-
ing, a commercial variety, yet size and
exhibition qualities are not lacking. The
color is that happy shade called by the
ladies "just right." Itsstem is unequalled
■ AV jv jv by any carnation. It is a prodigious

III II 1 1 \l^^ grower and the most remarkable pro-
III 1% II ^Sf'^ ducer of high grade blooms we have ever
grown. An easy, rapid grower; makes
large plants from late cuttings. We can
promise prompt delivery after April 10th. Stock for delivery prior to
that date all sold. Cuttings positively free from rust and in other res-
pects very hard to duplicate. Jtjtjtjtjtjtjtjt^jtjtjt^^^

GENEVIEVE

«inRn»

Price: Poz., $2; 100. $10; 1000. $75.

Our catatalogue is now ready, giving complete des-
cription of above, also all of the other big new ones
at introducers' prices. Also comp etc list of standard
varieties, all the best nt'w and standard chrysanthe-
mums. Catalogue sent for the asking.

H. WEBER & SONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»

CARNATION CUniNGS,

New Varieties.

Per doz. Per 100. Per 1000.

Chicago, Red Mrs. Bradt... .$1.50 $7.50 $60.00

Ethel Crocker 1.50 10.00 75.00

Marquis 2.00 10.00 75.00

Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson 3.00 14.00 120.00

Olvmpia 2.00 12.00 100.00

Genevieve Lord 2.00 10.00 75.00

Estelle. grand scarlet 2.00 10.00 75.00

"^i

ClGrid*/ll I i ^"t" ^^"Our cuttines have been transplanted into soil, and are far superior
VJ^II^I ai L^I^L. to sand cuttings partly rooted quoted at "bargain" prices.

100 1000

G. H.Crane $6.00 150.00

General Gomez 5.00 40.00

General Maceo 5.00 40.00

Mrs. Frances Joost 3.00 25.00

Mrs. G. M. Bradt .5.00 40.00

White Cloud 3.00 25.00

Glacier 6.00 50.00

Cerise Queen 3.00 25.00

Mrs. Jas. Dean 3.00 25.00

100

Flora Hill $2.50

America 6.00

Melba 5.00

Maud Adams B.OO

Gold Nugget 3.00

Jubilee 3.00

Daybreak 2.00

Tidal Wave 2.00

Lizzie McGowan 1.50

1000
$20.00
50.00
40.00
40.00
25.00
20.00
18.00
15.00
12.00

SURPLUS— 1000 single white and pink PRIMROSES, strong, 3-inch pots,
@ $2.50 per 100, while thev last.

CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE hewyork

IKENNICOTT BROS. CO.

CALL ON US IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING TO SELL.

Money on Demand. SX^'dS?:,^"^

owe you. Ship to us and get the market price and the cash
each week.
I 42 and 44 E. Randolph St.. CHICAGO, ILL.

I Wholesale Commission Florists._^

1198

The American Florist.

April 21^

Peoria^ III.

Easter trade was excellent. Pot lilies,
spirteas, Rambler roses and cinerarias
were fairly abundant. J. C. Murray had
the largest display, renting an extra store
for the purpose. There were some fine
tea roses at Kuhl's. Cole Bros, did not
get in all their lilies, but did well, and on
the whole everyone i- satisfied. Harrisii
plants with ten to fourteen buds and
flowers brought $2.50; smaller plants,
$1 50. Cut roses were $1 to $2, carna-
tions, 35 cents to 60 cents. Saturday was
a fine day and many more one-dollar lilies
could have been sold had not the supply
run out. Peobian.

Taunton, Mass— Capt. S. H. Walker
has brought suit against Mrs. J. L.
Briggs for $1,000. The greenhouses
belonging to the former have been leased
by Mrs. Briggs for the past five years,
oiae of the provisions in the lease being
that the houses should be left in as good
order as they were when the lease became
operative. Capt. Walker claims that
this is not the case and the matter has
been referred to an auditor, and if the
auditor's finding is satisfactory to both
parties, the case will be settled without
further court proceedings.

Violet Plants

Healthy and Clean
No Disease

ROOTED RINNERS
AND
DIVIDED PLANTS

J.B.DEAMUD, 'ctir

Please mention the A mo ican Flat ist when "trtting.

Orchids! ^

Arrived in p-rlecl condition, a grand iiupor-
tatiODof CATT-EYA PER IVA'-LIANA. VVrito

for pri'M- lists of imponi'd ;nid ■■slablishrd
nrchids.

LAGER & HURRELL, '^*'""- '• ^

Orchid Growers and Importers.

NEW DAHLIAS.**^

Largest and most complete collection ot
new and superior varieties true to name.
Write for special prices on list of wants.
Also High Grade Mixed Dahlias and Dahlias
under Separate Colors.

W. p. PEACOCK, Atco. N. J.

Edward B. Jackson,

WHOLESME FLORIST.

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only.

In any quantity, for the least money.

STAMFORD. - CONN.

Please mention the A me} uan Ftorisl when ict itin/r.

QARDENINQ

This Is the paper to recommend to your
customers, the leading horticultural

Journal in America for amateurs

•2.00 Per Year. Sample Copies Free.

Liberal terms to florists who take subsorlptlons.

THE GARDENING CO. mq"'" biiu. CHICAGO.

^ DOIBLE ELOWERING BEGONIA

Everbloornins-

{Begonia Setnperjlorens).

Largest Stock 'jli^ Country

BOULE DE NEIQE (white).
QLOIRE DU nONTET (dark pink)
NANCY (light pink)
TRIOMPHE DE LORRAINE (crimson)

GOOD STRONG PLANTS.

GOOD HOUSE PLANT.

GOOD BEDDER.

4 Plants. $1.00: 100 plants. $20.00
25 Plants at 100 rate.

WALTER H. MURPaCK, %l^'x^r^S^V:M....

GERANIUMS.

AMERICA— out of 4-inch pots, strong; griindHst

G'Tanium undiT tlie sun. 50 cts. oach; $5.00

pir dozen; $i5.00 per hundred.
MAOS— S'/i-inoh, sirona, flni- plants, standard

border Geranium. $4.00 per hundred: $35.00

piT tnousand.
DRYDEN— '-'/4-inch pots, strong plants, finest

fancy btdder, will become a favorite standard

when better known. $10.00 per hundred.
NOVELTY SET (15) of 1899, including one

America, 2H-inch pots, greatest money value

of the season. $3.00 per set.

Oar stock M In the liejilthieflt possible con-

dliion.

~Cusli please

HENRY EIGHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

New Double Begonia
Semperflorens

(Lemoine's New Double Begonias).

BOULE DE NEIGE, double white,
NANCY double light pink.
GLOIRE DU MONIET. double pink,
IRIOMPHE DE LORRAINE, double cerise
or cherry color, or very dark pink.

35c each; the set for $1.00, free by mail.

EDWIN LONSDRE,

Wyndmoor,
Montgomery C

Money Order Ollice,

Chestnut Hill.
Sla H.Philtdelphia

PA

EJmmTTmTTTTTmmnmmTTmmTTTmTnTt:

FLORISTS' ORCHIDS

..The Finest and Largest Stock
in the world.

SANDER

ST. AlBAKS. ENGLAND and
BRUGES, BELGIUM.

Send tor List of Commercial Varieties.

A. DIMMOCK, Agent. 60 Vesey St , N. Y.

FORGET-ME-NOT. winter llowering. Hals $1.60;
2"-4-in. $2.00; 2V4-in. $3.50 per 10<).

AGERATUM. white and blue, R. C. T5o; flats $1.00;
2!4-in. $2.0« per 100.

PARIS DAISY and DOUBLE ALYSSUM. R. C. $1.00;
Hats $1 60 per 100.

VARIEGATED VINCAS, flats, $1.50 RUOBECKIA 3-
in., strong, .$100 per 100. Add lOc per luO to
price of R. 0 . 15c to price of plants from flats
If to be sent 1)V mail. Cash with order, please.

CHAS. S. DITTON. 85 W. 12th St.. Holland, Mich.

MY SPECIALTY.

CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENOENS GIGANTFUM.

Finest strain in the world. Now ready to ship,
a splendid stock of plants in four separate
colors, from 2-inch pots, JJ.OO per lOO; $3.=>.uO per
1000. From2/i-inch pots, $5.00 per 100; ,$40.00
per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed.

PAUL MADER. East Stroudsburg, Pa.
. .THE, .

JENNINGS STRAIN

FINE, STOCKY PLANTS from cold frames,

in bud and bloom, $1.50 per hundred; $13. (Ki

per thousand
SMALL PLANTS by mail 60 cts. per hundred.

Cash with order.
E. B. JENNINGS, Lock Box 2B4. Southport, Conn.

GROWER OP THE FINEST PAN8IEH.

PANSIES

BAY TREES

AZALEAS

AGAGIAS

FERNS

FICUS

PALMS. I
I BepiaGloirede Lorraine f

EDGAR.

\ Write for priG«5. WAVERLEY, MASS.
SaummmnmiiHuiiituiiiiumtmumB

Heuie mention the American Fidrist "when icnling.

Fine,
Stocky Plants.

Per 100

Alternanthera, yellow, $1.75, red $2.00

Osalis Flonbunda, fine for vases 2.00

Ageratum, 3 var Z.CO

Double Petunia, 3-in. pots 3,75

Coleus, 2 and 2H-in. pots, good asst 2,00

GERANIUMS 2!4-in. pots, mv selection 3.00

3 " •■■ •■ 4.00

Centaurea Gymnocarpa, 2-in. pots 2.00

Verbenas, 2 and iVz-ia. pots, good asst 2 00

\'inca Vines. 2 var.. fine for vases 3.00

Carnations, 5 var.. 2-in. pots 3.00

Asparagus Sprengeni, May 1st 4.00

Smilax, May 1st, 2-in. pot 1000, $8,00 1.00

Pansy Plan'ls from cold frames 2.00

Heliotrope, white and purple 2.50

CASH PLEASE

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM

DELAWABE. O.

Pirate mrvfion the Amt-ticatt Florist 7vhen wri/ine

ARAUCARIA EXCELSA,

2'i inch pots, 2 to 3 tiers $16.00 per 100

3 " ■' 6 to 8 in ,3 tiers, $20.TO per 100

GREVILLEAROBUSTA/^VCer^?^:^'
ARECA LAPIDA, s-mpots noopenoo

Pacific Nursery, San Francisco, Cal.

^TT/XT LUMCS Now is the time to order
V X\/JLjXi M 0 Rooted Cuttings. Al stock,
free from disease; Marie Louise, Farquhar, Lady
(_'ampbell, Swanley White and Princess of Wales.

Chrysanthemums ,??,«fngs

ot Ivory, Maj. BonDulfoii, IttTKniann, Robinson.
Etc.. at a bargain for 10 days only; $3 per 100, $15
per 1000. Write for calalosue.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

NEW
GERANIUM

DEWEY

A GRAND NOVELTY.

Color bright crimson; dwarf, compact grower,
profuse bloomer, good foliage, very attractive.

4-inch pots 35c each, ff3.50 per doz.

3 •• •■ 25c " 2.50

24 " ■■ 15c- " 1.60

CARL RAUTH, Springfield, III.

please mention the American Ftomt whe

uting.

PAJ\S1KS s:*°,SfN"o

GOOD PLANTS by express $2,50
per 600; $4.00 per 1000. SEED as

usual.

C. SOLTAU & CO..

09 Grant Ave.. JERSEY CITY. N. J.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1199

CrlmdOD VerechafTeltlt and Golden Queen. $7.U0
per lUOO, 75c per lUO: 2-Id. pota, tl&O per lOO. (Viieos
In variety, »6 per KXX), BOo per 100; 3-ln pots «1.25 100.

ACERATUM, Blue and White, 760 per 100; \% In..
11.26 per 100. VrlnoeBB Pauline, »1.00 per 100; 1^-ln.
poU fl-5a per IIU.

ClANT ALYS->UM,flOO per 100.

SALViA, .-^piondensand Bedman, tl.26 per 100; 2'Id.

pot. %\ 'i'' per liK)

H Eel OT ROPE, 6 Tarletlea, named. f 1.00 per lOQ; \%

In. pot $1 fi per 1(0.
CUPHEA (Clliar Plant), tl 00 per 100.
FkCHSIAS ll.dOper 100, 2Mn pots. 12 50 per 100,
FEVERFEW. 11,60 per lOO; »I2,00 per M,; 5-ln. pot.

tl OO per 1110.
VINuAS, tl.26 per 100; 4'ln. pots. t8 00 per 100, $70.00

per M V\nQ planta.
The above are rooted outtlnKs. except when noted.

CASH MU8T ACrOMPANY ALL OHUKR8,

J. E. rELTHOlSEN. Schenectady. N. Y.

Aster Plants.

OSTRICH FKATHEK, (.'UERN OF THE
MARKET SEMPLES, VICTORIA, VICKS
iind TRUFFADT S PERFECTION. Fine
plants, grown from the bost seed in th»> mar-
ket, afc per 100: 300 fur $1.00; $2.50 per lOCO.

J. C. SCHMIDT, BRISTOL, PA.

Please mention the Afuencan Florist when '.vtilm^.

SOO IVY GERANIUMS

2'..-3-iach pots, nearly all doublp. $3.00 per 100. or
will exchange Tor pond young R0S03, white and
pink La Frant-e. Maman Cochet. etc. Heli'>-
tropps. Rosi* Geraniums, 2H-in. pots, $3.00 per
100. Kur.-hsias, single and double. 2^ in., $200
per 100. A few thousand Alternaniheras. well-
rnoted Cuttings, $4.00 p«T 1000. P. M.^Rosoa and

^*'"'''' C. G. NANZ, Cwensboro, Ky.

Piease mention the American Florist when wt iting.

COLEUS. Oolden VerechafTeltll, Hcarlet Verschaff-

eitil Golden Crown. 2ti other varletlee K ('.,70c per
lOii. $5.50 per 1000 ChryeaRthpniums. 36 or more vari-
eties. $1 25 per 110. $IU per UHJU Verbenas, title per 100,
$6 00 per 1000 AKHratums. White. Blue ard Pauline,
70c pt-r JOO neliotrope, 15 named sorts. Jl per 100.
Petunias. SO vara . d--uble. Jl 25 perlOO. JIO per lOOO.
Lantanas. $t 25 per 100. Alyesum double. $1 p^r lOU.
Salvias, $1 per 100 BeKOnlas from2!^-ln. pots, named,
$^ 50 pnr 100 Express prepaid on Root.d Cuttings.
oend In your orders now

S. D. BRANT, Clay Center, Kas.

Crtmson VerechatTeltll. Golden Bedder and Golden
Queen. 75c per 100 «H.OO per 1000 Coleus In variety,
6Uc per 100; S5 00 per IfttO Special price on large orders.

AKeratum, blue and white % 60 per 100

AKeratum Princess Pauline 75 *

Giant Sweet AlysBum. .BO

Heliotropes. 12 varieties l.Oi

Heliotropes, 2 loch pots 2.00

Salvias Splendens and Bedman 1.00 ''

Hooted cuttlntr* except where noted. Plants by the
100 by mall prepaid ash with order.

C. A. HARRIS & CO.. Delanson. N. Y.

' reat NoveMy for

xooo.

NEW MARGUERITE

A cross between the yellow and white, is a con-
stant bloomer, flowers Tour to five inches in
diameter; fine for cut flowers, will beep for two
weeks after being cut. Center half yellow, outer
half pure white. Makes a fine pot plant. Will
send free by mail 12 plants for $1.25; 6 plants 75c.
Order now if you want it.

S. LENTON. Long Beach, Cal.

Do rmant, pot
grown, long tors. 1
yearo'd, 18 00 per 1(0; 2 year Itj 00 per 100. Prepaid
at 25c per lOO extra. Clematis Paniculaia,
strong field plants. $1 per doz . $7 per 100. Cannat*,
dormant roots, sirontr; ('has Henderson. Alpbon^e
Bouvler, Florence Vaughan. Queen Char'otte. t3 00
per 100. Alaace< Whi*e Canna. 5c. Vlnca
Varlegata, "iH Id , $3 per 100 Asparagus ttprengerlt,
»!^-ln , flae. So CASH please.

WEST GROVE*
PA.

5000 AmpelopsisVeitchii.

BENJ. CONNELL, Florist,

BEGONIA INCARNATA

An improved
form of this

valuable nowt.'nug plant for Christmas.
Plants in 2-in. pots . . $8 00 per 100

EDWIN LONSDALE,

Money Order oflice same
as heretofore. Chestnut
Hill (Sta. H.^ PhilA .Pa

P. O Address for the
time being:

WYNDMOOn,

MontaomeryCo., PA.

MAMMOTH VERBcNAS. rooted cutllnuB. larxe'
BtucKy plants cnnilng la bud. just rlizht for spring
trade plenty of b Igfat red ano pink If wanted 60c
per 100 H, CO per 1 OOO Potted plants In large bud. 2-
In .il OO per 100 Write for sample and prices on
larger quantities. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Samnel Wtaltton, 15-17 Gray Ave., Utlca, N. Y.

NEW GERANIUMS

It ia a sood time to brighten up your

collection by adding to it some

of the recent introductions.

A set of six splendid New Double fur tl.25
A set (if si.T New Kni:iDt for $1.25.
A set of four New Singles for Ibf.

Moon Vines, white iind blue

Pinks, hardy eardeu

Salvia Spleiiditns

.Per 100 $3 00

3.00

. •• 2. .SO

Geraniums, splendid assortment of best bed-
ding varieties, J3.00 per 100. J25.00 per 1000.

Per 100

.\e:ilypha Macafeeana 9 5.00

AUauianda WiHiamsi 8 00

Begonia Rex 5,00

Begonia Manicata Aucea 5,00

Cobtca Scandens 4,00

Coleus in variety 2.50

I Cannas. all leading varieties, strong

started plants 4.0O

Hibiscus Sinensis. 5 varieties 3.00

Peachblow 10.00

Hollyhocks. 4 separate colors 5.(0

L:intanas. good assortment 3 00

ROSES

Liberty, the newcrimsnn s<-arlet forcing Rose.

strong 3 in. pots. $25,00 per 100.
Everblooming Roses— Lane stock C. Soupert,
Mosella, Charapon of the World, Etoih- de
Lyon, Hermosa and 60 other best bedding
varieties, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per lOOO.

Per 100

Crimson Rambler $ 3 00

M. Niel :> 50

Stroner 3 yr. old Field Orown Boses.

Hybrid Perpetuals in variety $l&,ai

Hardy Climbers in variety 8,00

Crimson Rambler, very strong 15,00

Wichupaiana 6.00

Wiohuraiana Hybrids SCO

Rhododendrons, e.\ira line stock well set with
buds, 15 to 18-in., $7 00: 18 to 24-in.. $9.00: and
24 to 30-in., $12 per dozen

-Vzalea Mollis, stnmg bushy plants. $35 per 100.

I The Storrs & Harrison Co.,

Painesville,
Ohio.

^WiimiiiiiiiimiiimtmmiHMiiiHiiiHiiWtiii*^

Bg.

STARTED PLANTS. Per loo

ALEMANNIA $10.00

A. BOUVIER 600

AUSTRIA 6 00

BiihBA\K 6 00

'HAS HENDERSON 6.00

DWARF FLORENCE VAUGHAN 10.00

FLOHENCE VAUGHAN 6,ro

MLLE. BtRAf 8.00

MME. CR'ZY BOO

PARTHENnPE 8 00

SECY CHABANNE 8.u0

14 BARCLAY STREET
New YORK.

DORMANT ROOTS. Per liXl

MLLE. B> RAT $4.00

SECY CHABANNE 4.00

BURBANK 300

AUSTRIA 200

MIXED BULBS 2.00

For otlier kinds started plants, both novel-
ties and standards, write for prices.

VAUGHANS' SEED STORE, ''"''ii^T^i'^^i]^^^'-

GREENHOUSES, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL.

300.000 VERBENAS

THE CHOICEST VAAIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.

Fine pot planl< S2.E0 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttingt. 60c per 100; $6.00 per 1000: $45 per 10,000

NO RUST OR MILDEW.

PACKBD UQHT, AND SATISFACTION QUARANTBED. SEATS FOR CIRCULAR.
We are the Lareest Growers of Verbenas In tlie conntry.

Oar plants cannot be sorpaesed.

I»ai

BEGONIA
CALEDONIA

The White Lorraine

We are now booking orders
for fall delivery.

Plants from SV'j-in. pots,

$C.oo EACH.

R.&J Farquhar&Go.

16 and 19 S. Market St.
BOSTON, MASS.

2H-in- fine, strong plants, ready to cut cuttings
from ; $1.50 per 100. Fine selected Rooted Cuttings,
80 cts. per 100. C. WINTERICH. Defiance. 0.

Do you want some fine novelties, or are the oider,
well tested ones good enough? I have both My dahl-
ias have never failed to take the highest honors,
national or local. Am also headquarters for Cannas.
Gladioli, and PeeJules. Write for catalogue and
price list. ^ ^ WILMORE, Dahlia Specialist,
Box 382. Denver, i;olo.

LETTUCF. Boston Market, Tennis Ball, Curled
Simpson, Grand Rapids and other vars., 15c
per 100: $1 per 1000; $8.50 per 10,000. If by mail
add 10c per 100.

TOMATO, small plants for transplanting, in
several varieties; 15c per 100, $1.00 per 1000.

PEPPER, small plants for transplai ting, in
several varieties: 25c per 100; $2.00 per 1000.
Add 10c per 100 if by mail.

EGG PLANTS, New York Improved, for
transplanting. 25c per 100; $2.00 per 1000.

CELERY. Golden Self-Blanching and White
Plume, 15c per 100; $1.00 per 1000.

Other vegetable plants in season. Cash with order.

R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Mil

1200

The American Florist.

April 21 ,

Denver.

STORMS SADLY INTERFERE WITH EASTER

BUSINESS. — SALES GOOD. — SOME STOCK

SCARCE.— CLARK SUSTAINS A SEVERE
LOSS. — NOTES.

The volume of Easter sales was about
the same as in previous years, and prices
were somewhat higher. Koses and \yhite
flowers were plentiful, but carnations,
lilies and bulbous stock were scarce. Pot-
ted Easter lilies were not to be obtained
in quantity here, and the larger retailers
went to Omaha and Lincoln for their
supplies.

Easter trade was not quite as good as
it might have been. Rain, snow, sleet and
mud ushered in and bid farewell to by far
the stormiest Easter in the entire history
of Denver. The precipitation breaks the
record for April since the establishment
of the United States Weather Bureau here
in 1872, a total for the half month of
5.11 inches.

Wm Clark, of Colorado Springs, sus-
tained quite a serious loss, the weight of
the snow breaking through the glass in
the houses and destroying his violets.

Mr. Hanselman, of the city park, is
down with pneumonia.

The Gallup Floral Company reports the
biggest Easter plant business for years.

The Park Floral Company made a
splendid display of both cut flowers and
plants, and report they had all they could
do. . .

Violets were unusually fine for this time
of year and sold well; the same may be
said of the sweet peas.

The bowling club is talking of laying
otT until after the spring rush.

Denver.

MiDDLETOWN, N. Y.— GeorgcS. Belding
opened a down town store for Easter
and did well.

OakdalE, N. Y.— Seymour Burr was
the victim of a runaway accident April
10, being thrown from his wagon and
having two ribs broken.

FINE 2-INCH STOCK.

Per KIO Per 1000

.MternanthiTH, 3 varieties II 50 $14.00

Lobelia, tr.iiling blue 1.50

Fuchsias, mixed 1-50

Viuca variegata 1,60

Ageratum, blue 125

I)egoni.i Metallioa 2.25

Coleus. Golden Bedder. VerschafFeltii 1.50 15.C0
Mixed Coleus LSd I'.'.SO

ROOTED CUTTINQS.

Golden Bedder and Verschaffeltii Coleus, 60 cts. :

per 100; $5.50 per 1000.
Fisher Carnations, 75 cts. per 100.

R. I. HART, Hacketlttown, N. J.

JJeutsche Sartne^/eituao

The most widely circulated Qerman gardening
Journal, treating ot all departments of horticulture
and floriculture. Numerous eminent correspond-
ents in all parts of the world. An advertising
medium of the highest class.

Holler's Deutsche Gartner Zeitung it published
weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription 13.00
per annum, including postage. Sample copies free.

Tudwid'yToIIer-Trfurh

HEADQUARTERS

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

CALL ON US IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING TO SELL.

Money on Demand. ^LSl %^t\T>ryZ

owe you. Ship to us and get the market price and the cash
42 and 44 E. Randolph St.. CHICAGO, ILL.

Wholesale Commission Florists >- _

COCOA FIBRE.
SHEEP MANURE.
BONE all grades,
IMPORTED SOOT,

SPHAGNUM and
GREEN MOSS,
RUSTIC WORK, all kinds,
CLAYS FERTILIZER.

DU^NE & CO., igJTVu New York.

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES.

Gold Standard Value

Represi-nts quality of stock listed helou :
2.«,ooo 2;.<,.inch RO^ES— Brides, Meteors, Maids

I'erl.^s and Wootton>, $3.00 per lOO, $30 per 1000.

Kalsenn and Golden Gate, $4.00 per 100. This

stock is strictly first-class.
25,000 CARNATIONS— Rooted cuttiniis, selected

euttint:Sonly, well-rooted, 25choi''estup to-date

varieties, standards, $7 50 per 1000. He sure and

see our list before buying.
VERBENAS. 20th Century Collection— Rooted

cuttings all sold. 2-inch ready May 1st, $2.00

per 100.
FUCHSIAS— 10,000 strong rooted cuttings. 10

choicest varieties, $1.00 per 100 while they last,

strong 2H-inch in 4 varieties, 3c.; 2-inch 2c.

50,000 Dble. Fringed Petunias, Henderson's
and Dreer's latest sorts. We all know that they
lead the world. $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000.

Geraniums, sweet-scented, strong 2Vi-inch
2H cents; strong 2-inoh, 2 cents. Mme. Salleroi,
strong 2-in., at $2.00 per 100.

Ageratum, Princess Pauline, the only one
to grow, $1.00 per 100. Extra strong, 2V4-inch,
full of Cuttings, $2.50 per 100.

Smilax, strong, 2-inch, $1,00 per 100; $8.00 per
1000. Strong seedlings, 50c per 100. $4.00 per 1000
l)V mail. Double extra strong, 2-inch, $1.25 per
ItXi, $10.00 per 1000.

Lobelia (trailing) indispensable for baskets,
etc., strong, strong rooted cuttings, $1 00 per 100.

VIncas, Major and Variegata, strong SM-in,.
3c; strong 2-in., 2y2C.

Marguerites, New Giant White, a grand sort.
and New Golden, strong 2Vi-in., 2^c; strong
rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100

20,000 Pansies, from seed worth $10.00 per
oz., big plants from cold fraiiies, in bud and
bloom, $l.,'iO per 100.

Our wholesale descriptive list of Specialties
mailed on application. Terms, strictly cash with
order. Small packages by mail.

SOITH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III.

POT PLANTS ti":r

Per 100

500 DeRoo MittineGerauium (new) SH in, $ 5.00

1.000 Obconica in bloom 2H " 2.50

1,000 '■ ■' " fine 5 " 8. no

2.000 Petunias, Giants of Cal., single. 2M " 2.00
3,000 Mme. Salleroi Geranium 2H " 150

30,000 Coleus, our selection only 2,M " 1.50

10,000 Mixed Coleus 2M " 1-25

1,000 red and yellow Iresines 1.50

10,000 Alternanthera, red and large leaved... 1.50

5,(00 Forget-me-not 2V4-in 1 60

1,500 Lobelia, Crystal Palace Gem...2K " 1.50

1,000 California Moss 2H " 1.50

1,000 Mesembrvanthemum erectum. .2^ " 1.50
2,000 Begonia Red Vernon, bedder. ..2'/i " 1.50
2,000 ■• Pink Erfordi bedder, 2!i '■ 1.50

2.000 " Sandersii, bedder 'iH '■ 1.50

5,000 " our sel'Ction, named, 2^4 " 1.50

Write us for large Ferns 5 " 10.00

l.ono 'Mums, Mme. des Granges (early

white) 2V4-iri. 2.00

1,000 Jerusalem Cherry 2y, " 3.00

1,000 Blue Daisy 214 ■' 2 00

1,000 Fuchsias,' mixed 2'4 " 2 00

FOO Vinca variegata, trailing 6 " 20,00

1.000 Vincas, mixed, trailing 2"4 " 2.00

10,000 \'erbonas, 10 choice named varieties,

2-in 1.26

1,000 Begonias, flowering, named, 18 varie-
ties, 6-in 10 00

1 000 Hydrangeas, Thos. Hot:g, 5-in 1510

The Morris Floral Co.,

Please fnenlion the American Florist whe waiting

VERBENA
KING.

Verbenas, rooted
cuttings, 60c per
100, $5 per 1000,
|22 per 5000,

2-in. Verbenas,
fine plants, $2.00
per 100, $18 00
per 1000.

AGERATUM, Ladv Isabell and Cope's Pet, 60c
per 100, $5 00 per 1000.

60.000 CARNATIONS, special low
prices to move them quiek. p^^ 100 per 1000

FloraHill $1.25 $10.00

Morello 1 25 10.00

M,-»yor Pingree 1.25 10.00

Daybreak 1 25 10.00

Wm. Scott 1.00 7.00

L. McGowan 1 .00 7.00

30.001 VIOLETS, runners. C.'ilifornia; $1.00 per
100. $8.00 per 1000. 20,C00 SMILAX, line 2-inch
plants: $l.'2.i per 100, $10 OU per 1000.

DAISIES. I'alifnrnia and Yellow Castle, $1.00 per
100. $9.00 per 1000. 2-in., »'3.00 per 100. $18.00 p r 1000.
HELIOTRCE. 10 best var., $1.00 per lOO. $8.00 per
1000; 2-in. line phmts, .$2.00 per KKI, $18.00 per 1000.
Express paid on all Rooted Cuttings, and satisfac-
tion guaranteed for that (. ash please.

C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kas.

/Please mention the A me* icon Fhrisi when writing.

NIKOTEEM

IT C0ST6 4 CENTS FOR EACH 600 FEET OF IS
•^ FLOOR SPACE c- 'CT.

, DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE
PIANTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT FLORISTS-

OUT- 200 LBS. orTOBACCOmONEPINTOrilKOKn
1 SOLD BY SEEBSMEN CIRCULAR TREE-/

k SKABCURA DIPCO.CniCAGO. '

c^uicKLY Does it. "w

Gardeners' Chronicle.

A Weekly Illustrated Journal.

BSTABLISHIS 1841.

The 'OABDENBRS cmRONICI.B" has been roB
oviB Fifty Ybabs the Leading Johrnal of Iti
ol&SB. It has achieved this position because, while
ipeelally devoting Itself to supplying the dally require-
ments of Hardeners of all classes, much of the Infor-
mation furnished Is of such general and permanent
Talne, that the 'OAKDBNBB8' CIIKONICLK Is
looked np to as the standard AirrHORrrr on the
■ab]eot« of whloh It treats.

Babsorlptton to the United States. 14.20 per rear.
ElamltUnoei to be made payable to B. G. COVH.

0r»ici:—

41 Wellington St., Coven Garden, London, Eng land

tgoo.

The American Florist.

1201

Boston Florist Letter Go.

MANrFACXniEUH OP

FLORISTS* LETTERS.

This wooden box nicely stained and vais
nishedt 18x30x13 made Ln two sectionst one
for each size letter, g;lven away with first
order of 500 letters.

Block Letters. 1 ^ or 2-lnch elze. per 100, t2.00.
Script Letters.^ Fastener with each letter or word.
Used by leadlnif tlorlatB everywhere and for sale by
all wholesale tiorlets and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Trcas. and Manager,
84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASSc

The Philadelphia
^ Wire Works.

HENRY RAJSIK, Proprietor.

Manufacturers of all kinds of

WIRE GOODS FoMFIorlstsMJse.
807-809 No. Fourth St.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

DESIQH AT
SHORT NOTICE.

H. BAYERSDORFER & GO.

Cyoas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries

and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves

and Immortelles.

New Catalnene of all FLORISTS 8UPPLIB8 on
application. ^F~For the trade only.

H. BAYERSDORFER & GO.

60. 62. 64 and 56 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

A. HERRMANN,

Cape Flowers, ^^^ colors;
Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs,
AKD All Florists' Sapplles.

Send tor Prices.
404.4I2 East 34th St.. NEW YOKK.

John Conley & Son,

ManiifJactnrerg of

2 AND 4. DOMINICK STREET.

REED & KELLER

IT^lorlsts'

ISta.i3f3lies»

122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY.

A New Catalogue entitled

Flowers and Floral Designs.

Twelve pages and handsome cover.

Shows forty-one arrangements, with prices.

For agents' use, or promoting out-of-town trade.

Samplei 40c In Stamps Circular Free.

DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher, BUFFALO

GEORGE RIPPERGER,
SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large quantity of
Al SHEEP MANURE. j^-Send for
Price List and Sample.
Rt-Bt Fertilizer for Top DreB§lng.

Office. 207 Academy St..

Factorv. Seventh St..

LONG ISLAND CITY.

1^ J^>M^f^^'^^pf■^|(p^^>l(^'y^1(^ ^

A\tlMW>^\yW S\^\CY^Vt.M>0.\\^

CREENHOUSE CLASS

I"" OUt^ S JPEG MALTY* °M

\ LURGE STOCK^ -^ ^ ^ -^ PROMPT SHIPMENT. :

'/'J^'^fPoreLinscedOilPuny.Painls.BnKliesEtc.!

12^ WRITE rOR. UATEST^mCES. ^

Greenhouses Built and Heated

ECONOMICALLY AND PERFECTLY BY

Henry W. Gibbous, "'",ilJt'«|.''5'Ry['^"'

EXPEBT ADVICE Aia> PLANS FURNISHED.

ESTIMATES FBEF.

Importers and Manufacturers of Ph | rfcf I g^g^ SlinnllC^

918 FILBERT STREET, PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Pleaae Mention American Florist.

KILLS INSECTS ON CURRANTS, ETC. In use

since ISSO Iselfectiveand safe to use. Sold by

SEEDSMEN EVERYWHERE.

Send for tree booklet on bugs and blights to

B. HAMMOND, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y.

SLUG SHOT

"NICOMITE"

(PATENT)

Vapor Insecticide

No tabor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

ALL GREENHOUSE BUGS.

80LD BY SEEDSMEN.

The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co.,

LOUISVILLE. KY.

LIQUID PLANT FOOD

Tor Greenhouse Cultivating.

EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY,
Chicago Office: 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston.

H. K. Snider, Suite 423. 260 Claris St.

NT Adjustable Vase Holders

KIFT'S

PATE

No, 1 — Brasa. nlckled. 4 feet long. *', clasps to each rod.
rrlce complete ^wltu ,.rcoii or «i Ite tumblers) 82 25.
Price c 'mpleieiwit^i trreen or whin cornucopia vaBes)
$2 .'SO No. 2 —Heavy 4 ft. rod bra* Bed and nickeled,
with three clasps fi>r 5 to tj-tn note each.tlTo.

gift's patent rubbRr capped Flower Tubes, ^^-in.
diameter, per 100, $3 50.

JOSEPH KIFT & SON, Florists,
1735 Chestnut St. Phlladelplila, Penn

PREPARED #

TROPICAL

PALMS

AND

CYCAS
..LEAVES.

Send for Catalogue.

Ostertag Bros.,

Florists,

Washington and Jeflerson Aves.. ST. LOUIS. MO.

Die Bindekunst

Einzige Special Zeitschrift der

Welt fur BLUMENBINDEREI.

Probenummern umsonst.
Abonnement 10 M. jahrlich.

J. OLBERTZ, Bindekunst Verlag,

ERFURT, DEUTSCHLAND.

1202

The American Florist.

April 21,

ladianapolis.

Easter business was excellent. Prices
were from fifteen to twenty per cent
higher and the amount of goods sold far
surpassed that of last year. Theincrease,
which is slightly more with pot plants
than with cut flowers, was with some of
the market men as high as forty percent.

Crimson Rambler seems in much favor
as an Easter plant. Lilies were very
valuable property; they sold at the rate
of 25 cents a bud.

In cut flowers roses were of very good
quality and supply equal to the demand.
Carnations of good quality were short.
\iolets were plentiful and found ready
sale. H. J.

PouGHKEEPSiE, N. Y. — The greenhouses
of Murphy & Schaumburgh were
destroyed by fire on the afternoon of Sun-
day, April 8.

ALBiNY, N. Y.— The Davidson green-
house property was sold at auction
April 5 to General Rathbone for $4,000,
but it is understood that it will be turned
over to H. G. Eyres.

STANDARD FLOWtR POTS!

Packed in small crates, easy to handle.

Price perorate

Price per orate

UOO 2-ln. poU In orate, U. 8S

120 7-ln.potslnorate,«4.20

lfi00 2J< "
1600 2S "

6.26

60 8 "

3.UU

6.00

48 9 "

3.60

1000 3 "

6 00

48 10 "

4.80

800 3K "

6.80

24 U •'

3.60

6004 ■'

4.60

24 12 "

4.80

320 6 "

4.51

12 14 "

4.80

144 6 "

3.16

616 " " 4.60

Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list
of CyUnders for Cut Flowers. Hanging Baskets. Lawn

Vases, et«.

10 per cent for oasb wltb order. Addresa

HILFINOER BROS. POTTERY,

OR....

FOKT EDWARD, N. Y.

AUGUST BoLKiB & SONS, New York Agents

63 n«T STRK«T. NEW VUUK CITV.

LYANS IMPROVED

V£MmATiMC \
APPAJiAFUS \

WRITt fOR ILLUSfRArtO '.ATAlOCuE

QUAKf/i arrMACHmfwom.

Invalid Appliance Co.,
COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS

® @ ®

FOR THE MILLION.

Sample Pot with Price Mailed Free.

FRESH TOBACCO STEMS, one cent per pound,

Put up in bales of two to three hundred pounds.

G. 6. FOLLWORTH GO.,

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

ilSdIl'waLXilx:©©, 'Wis.

^CTORY.
713-719

Wharton
• St.-

* lpN£|5LANp(in.NY. yS'

FLOWER POTS

BRANCH
VeAREHOVSl

Jersey (rn.KJ/*^!*-

ALL KINDS

STANDARD POTS

A SPECIALH

List and SAMPLES FREE
SWAHN'S POTTERY MF'G CO..

P. O. Box 78, Minneapolis. IMinn.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANXTFACTtntBRS OF

Flower Pols.

Before buying write for prices.
361-363 Herndon Street
near Wrlghtwood Ave..

CHICAGO. ILL.

Standard Flower Pots

Pi-inch, per 1000, ,^2.40

2 -inch, " 2.7S
2'/i-inoh, '■ 3.3.5

3 "-inch, " 4.70

3'/o-inch, per 1000, $4.95

4 -inch, •• 6.20

5 -inch. ■• 10.80

6 -inch, " 16.50

PACKAGES EXTRA.

G. HENNEGKE CO.,

MILWAUKEE,
WIS.

THOSE RED POTS

"STANDARDS"

FtrUb SIZE! AND WIDE BOTTOMS.
BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS.

DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y,

HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH.,

Rep. 400 HOWARD ST.

KELLER BROS.,

2t3-15-17-19-21-23 Pearl St.,

NORRISTOWN. PA.

Manufacturers ot Standard Flower Pots, red in
color, equal to the best on the market; are 16
miles from Philadelphia, best of railroad connec-
tions. We give special attention to mail orders and
malie special sizes to order in quantities. A
postal will briuR prices and discounts.

We carry at all times a complete
stock of all sizes of second-hand pipe
in first class condition, repainted,
rethreaded and complete with coup-
lings. Our prices will interest you.
We have been selling to Florists gen-
erally for years,

BOILER TUBES OR FLUES of a second-
hand nature, for hot water heating,
and (or general purposes. It is all in
nice condition and practical forfurther
use. Note our prices:

2 Inch - - - 6 cts. per ft.

3 inch - - - 8 cts. per ft.

4 Inch - - - 12 els. per ft.

Wril*' for CatMloi^iii' No. 47. r|uotiii'„' low prici'S
"II Sash. Roofing Gla>s, Brand Mew Garden Hose
riiid stii>phes in iZL-iifral boujjht by us at
Sheriffs' and Receivtrs' Sales.

CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO.

West 35th &. Iron Sts., CHICAGO, ILL.

Picase mention (he' A mn ican Finrnt whev 7c> itiv^

STAB.

Please nuntion the Amettcan Fiini^t wlieu fritting.

HOTBED.

GREENHOUSE,

VENTILATOR

GULF CYPRESS BARS.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Manufactured by
S. JACOBS h SONS, Offlce 406 W. 13th St , New York.

r^l ACC AT WHOLESALE. Cata-

\al_/^00 logne and Bitlmatas Famished.

Piea^c tut-niion the A mt-i ican FluTiit "when :c't ttmg.

Standard .9*.?*

PLOWER

SASH

Pots

If your ereenhouses are within 500 miles of
tbeCaprtol, write us; we can save you money.

W. H. ERNEST,

28lhand M StreeU N. E. WASHINGTON. D. C.

Pleaie nu-ntion the A me} ican Florist luhen -uriling.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1203

Standard Ventilating

Machine....

HAS POSITIVELY NO
EQUAL FOR

.AND

STRENGTH
DURABILITV
LJMEATNESS^

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and
shaft oast ^n one (malleable iron). No slipping on
Line Sb»n M tee case with all otL Qrs. Catalogue
free

YOUNG8TOWN. OHIO.

Please mention i he American FloriU when zvnttng.

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. Evansvllla, Ind.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

Al ACQ for Greenhouses, Conservatories, Hot-
ULAww beds, eto. Also Hotbxd Sashes and
Mats, Paints, Oils, eto. THE REED GLASS >
PtINT CO.. 4B8 W. Bri»llM«. MEW YORK.

SEND POK i:ArALOGDE.

IRON BENCH FRAME and

GREENHOUSE FITTINGS.

Improved Cast Iron Gutter. ll^}^^^z:^,^f^,i

— Construction.

JENNINGS BROS.,oiney,Phila., Pa.

Boilers

OF HIQH ^
QRADE..*^

For GREENHOUSES.

See our Catalogue

GIblin & Co., Utica, N. Y.

Please mention the A merican Florist tvheti wrifing.

' Steam and
' Hot Water.

m SCOLLAY BOILER

"rNVINCIBLE"

FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING.

Steaiii or Hot Water.

^"SEND STAMP FOR CATALOG DHL

JOHN A. SCOLLAY,

74-76 Myrtle Ave., BROOKLYN. N. V.

Please mention the American FtoriU when writing.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S

TRADE DIRECTORY

p^OI^ looo

IS NOW READY FOR DELIVERY.

The lists of FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN and SEEDSMEN of the United States and Canada, arranged

both by States and Towns and alphabetically, are corrected up to date, and in

addition there are the following valuable and absolutely

N[W TEATIRES:

GARDENERS OR SUPERINTENDENTS OF PRIVATE ESTATES,

EXPERIMENT STATION HORTICULTURISTS,

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLY CONCERNS, ^ ^ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.

This indispensable volume of 387 pages, strongly bound
in boards, is delivered post paid upon receipt of $2.00.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO,,

324 Dearborn St. CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A.

^^^^tf^^^^^#^v^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^«

1204

The American Florist.

April 21,

Index to Advertisers.

Advertising R«t«B....I182

Allen J K 1187

American Rose Go — 11

Amllng K C 1193

Bawett & WaBhbnrn. 1185
Bayeredorter H & Co. 1201

Benthey & Co 1185

Berger U U A Co.... 1188

Bernard A \\>^

Bemlng H G llSd

Blnkekunst Die 12ip1

Blano A & CO 1188

BobWnk & Atkln«....1191

Boston Letter Co 1201

Brant 8 D 1199

Brant & Noe 1193

Badlong J A 1185 119o

Bnnyard n A llaO

Burpee W Atlee & Co 11

Burton Jonn 1195

Cannody J D I2u3

Chicago Carnation Coll91
Chicago House Wreck-
ing Co 1202

Cincinnati Cut Flo Co 1184
Clark Wm A & 8oD.:]97
ClucasABoddlngtonCo II

Cohen J M llSfJ

Conard & Jones Co. . .119J
Conley John * Son... 1201

Connell Ben j Ii99

Cottage Gardens 1

Cox Seed Co II

Crabb & Hunter 119S

Craig Bobt & Son.. UUl I

Cross KM i;--"?J

Cnnnlngoam Jos H. .1198
Dallledouze Bros — 1197

DeaniudJ B 1185 1198

. Detroit Flow Pot iMiglZOS
Dickinson Co Albert. II

Dlet«ohA4Co 1204

DtUon J L 1191 1199

DomerFrediSons <:•■ 119ii

Dreere \ "*''„}^

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Eastern Chemical Co. 1201

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Blohholz Henry. 119J 119S

Elsele C Il9d

Elizabeth Nursery Co 1190

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Elliott Wm & Sons... 1194

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Bmest W H 1202

Farquhar* Co R & J. 1199

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Ferguson John B 1186

Floral Exchange 1196

Ford Brus 1187

Foster Lucius H 119i

Gardeners Chronicle. 12(10
Gardening Co The... 1193

Garland Geo M HI

Ghormley & Perkins. .11S«

bUbbons H W 1201

Qlblln &Co 120;i

Gorton 4 Lldgerwood.1204

Qunther Wm H 1187

Gurney Heater Co. ...12114
Hagenburger Carl — 1196

Hall Ass'n. . IV

Hammond Benj 1201

Hancock Geo s ion. 1.9i

Harrls&Co 1199

Hart M A 1187

Hart R 1 1200

Hartland Wm B 11

Heacock Joseph 1195

Helss J B 1196

Henneoke C Co 1202

Hereniieen Mfg Co... IV

Herr Albert M 1196

Herrmann A 1201

Hews A H & Co 1202

HUflnger Bros 12u2

HIU KG* Co I

HlppardH 1203

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Roran Edw C 1187

Homor Chas B 1190

Uort AdT Ill

Hose Connection Co. IV

Hudson & Co 1181

Humfeld C 1200

Hunt B H 1186

Huntsman & Co .. 119J
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Jacob & Allison II

Jackson & Perkins Co 1189

Jackson K B :198

Jacobs 6& Sons 1202

Jennings E B 1198

Jennings Bros 1203

Johnson & Stokes.... 1188

Easting W F Ilt6

KeUer Bros 1202

Keller Geo 4 Son 1202

Kellogg Geo M 1186

Kendal AC 1188

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Knehn C A 1186

Kuhl Geo A 1191

Lager & nurrell 119S

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Lang Julius 1187

Lenton S 1199

Lockland Lum Co 1202

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Lynch WE 1185

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Morris Floral Co 1200

Moss Geo M 1186

Muno John 1195

Murdock Walter H 1198

Murphy Wm 1196

Myers 4 Go 1204

NanzC G 1199

Nlessen Leo 1186

N T Cut Flower Bi. 1187
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Palen Co The IV

Peacock W P 1198

Pennock Sam'l S 1186

Phlla Wire Works... 1201
Pittsburg Gut Flo Co 1185
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Prince AG* Co 11«.5

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Keuter 8 J 1195

Bloe M 4 Co 1201

Rice Seed Co Jerome B II
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Rlpperger Geo 1201

Rodgers Alex II

Bolker A 4 Sons 1188

Rose Mfg Co II

Saltlord Geo 1187

Sander 4 Go 1198

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Scott Robt 4 Son 1194

Sheridan W F 1187

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Storrs & Harrison Coll99
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Vol. XV.

CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, APRIL 28, 1900.

No. 621.

ITLiillE ^li»M^9@/AI!» LF|L@i@S@ir

Copyright 1900, by American Florist Company.

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SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Officers— E. M. Wood. Natick, Mass., presi-
dent; P. R. PiERBON, Tarrytowu, N. Y., vice-
president; \Vm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfield St.,
Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Bkatty, Oil City,
Pa., treasurer. The sixteenth annual meeting
will be held at New York, August, 1900.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Annual meeting at New York, 1901. Leonard
Barron, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary.

THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Annual convention at Baltimore, February,
1901. ALBERT M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

Annual meeting at New York, August, 1900.
Elhbb D. Smith, Adrian, Mich, secretary.

THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER.

CONTENTS.

Notes on aquatics 120.T

Dahlia notes 1206

Primula Sieboldii (illus.) 120B

Pan-American notes 1206

Chrv3ttnth*-mums 1207

—Gulf Coast notes 1207

— Chrysantlienium cuttings I;i07

Roses — Trim spla II ting roses 1207

— Hlooras Willi gf' en centers 1208

—Blind wood m Bride and Bridesmaid 1208

Belated Easter trade reports 1208

New York 1208

Store of VVm. Jay i^ Son at Easter (illus.) 1209

Philadelphia 1209

Chicago 1210

Toronto 1211

New Orleans 1211

St. Louis 121 1

Cincinnati 1211

Lynn and thereabouts 1211

Greenhouse building 1312

The rose societ.v's second show 1212

Society of American Florists 1212

Gloxinias and Begonia rex 1212

Louisville 1212

Obituary— Mrs. J. L. Schiller 1212

— M. .1. McCarthy 1212

—.John Br'itmeyer (portrait) 1213

The seed trade 1218

Augusta, Gil 1218

The nursery trade 1220

Washington 1220

Our pastimes— At Chicago ■ 122J

—At Denve.- 1222

—At New York 1222

—With Philadelphia gunners 1222

La Crosse, Wis .' 1224

Grand Rapids, Mich 1226

St. Paul 1228

New Haven, Conn 1230

Notes on Aquatics.

The tardiness of the season will in
many ways facilitate general operations
on the ground and afford more time to
be spent in cleaning up, making roads,
walks, draining and preparing for plant-
ing. All repairs necessary to banks of
ponds, streams and margins should be
pushed to completion at an early date
and every thing put in readiness for
planting. Artificial ponds will demand
our first attention in this respect.

The shrubbery, where there is such,
should be looked over and if thinning or
transplanting is necessary such work
should be done without delay. Pruning
ot a few shrubs, such as Hydrangea
paniculata and those which flower on
the new season's growth should be
attended to, but the bulk of flowering
shrubs should be pruned in summer,
after the flowering season; all that is
necessary now is to cut out any mis-
placed branches, or where thinning is
absolutely necessary. The shears should
never be used on flowering shrubs, yet in
almost every section are to be seen
evidences of this barbaric practice of the
man with the shears. Perennial plants
should now be planted and others thinned
out, where too thick.

Tubs and boxes used for growing nym-
phc-cas and other aquatic plants should
be filled with new soil, though in some
cases this may not be necessary, but
unless the boxes are of extra size it is
better to renew the soil. Presuming the
boxes are about three feet square and
one foot deep, in the case of hardy nym-
ph;eas it is best to thin out the plants to
at least three good crowns and to partly
renew the soil, but if the preceding sea-
son's growth was strong and vigorous
I would renew all the soil and replant.
In the case of a tender nympha;a, renew
the soil and plant one single plant in
such sized box. Although plants will
grow in tubs and boxes of smaller dimen-
sions and even in pots and pans and
produce flowers, the results attained by
higher grade methods will always com-
pensate for any additional care or labor.

As to soil for growing nymphieas and
other aquatics, good turfy loam, sod
from a pasture, composted in the fall
with one-third its bulk of cow manure,
makes excellent material. No bone or
artificial fertilizer is needed and if the soil
is inclined to be stifl or of a clayey nature
so much the better.

Hardy nympheeas may be planted in
most sections now but it is best to wait
until conditions are such as will excite

growth at once; some varieties are very
liable to rot if dug and transplanted
before active growth takes place; better
err on the other side, and wait for future
results. There are some varieties that
give the best results the first year, espe-
cially in artificial ponds, but the majority
of them are better the second season.

In the case of nelumbiums in artificial
ponds, these are best undisturbed unless
they are overcrowded, which is some-
times the case. The divisions or sections
where these are grown may receive a
a top dressing of rich compost, first tak-
ing off three or four inches of the old soil.
This should be done before the new
growth appears. Where new plantings
are to be made of nelumbiums it is very
important not to be too rash and plant
a few days too early. The advice given
for planting nympba;as must be empha-
sized in this case. Regardless of the fact
that every season many complaints are
heard that nelumbiums are a failure, yet
as soon as the season opens numerous
orders are placed for these plants; the
result must be failure and disappointment
if planted in the open pond. Nelumbiums
may be dug and shipped in April to
southern districts or to be started
indoors but if planted under ordinary
conditions and the weather similar to
what we have experienced so far this
April it will be disastrous. To succeed in
planting and establishing nelumbiums do
not dig or plant before new leaves are
produced and growth all around is active
and nature fully alive. The indications
are that it will be the end of the month
before this is the case and in northern
and western sections certainly not before
the first week in May.

In natural ponds and lakes it will be
well to look over the stock, for where
established plants have wintered with-
out the ravages of rats it may be neces-
sary to thin them out. The results of
overcrowding are sometimes very per-
ceptible. I saw large ponds last season
that were sadly crowded. The large,
succulent leaves, standing out of the
water, were all bronzed and disfigured by
the ravages of red spider. Overcrowding
not only results in attacks of insects, but
the flowers are hid from view; they are
also undersized, as is the case with other
plants. In planting new ponds it is often
the desire of the planter to have imme-
diate effect, but if this is attained the first
season, crowding is sure to result the
following season. In large ponds leave
ample space between the clumps, and
plant from three to twenty plants in a
clump, the plants three feet apart. In

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April 28

small ponds and where it is desirable to
have several varieties of different color
it is best to plant but one of a kind.

Wm. Thicker.

Dahlia Notes.

When to plant dahlias is a debatable
question. Planted from early spring
until midsummer they will grow, flourish
and blossom, so that much depends upon
the object in view. Early planting will
give early flowering, subject, of course,
to the natural difierence of varieties in
earliness. With good treatment roots
planted so that the plants will appear
above the surface of the ground as soon
as danger of frost is past will bloom
soon after July 4. Perhaps more will
depend upon the treatment than upon
the extreme earliness of setting. If the
sole object in view is garden display, a
long flowering period is thereby secured
and a mass of color can be depended on
for the entire season.

If flowers for cutting purposes and per-
fection of individual bloom are required,
other considerations become of great
importance. One of these is that flowers
which open in the height of summer very
frequently show serious imperfections
which render a considerable portion unfit
for use for cutting. A second difficulty is
that these early flowering plants at a
later date produce blooms of a very
inferior quality, even though the quan-
tity mav be liberal enough. If one needs
early flowers for his work, he will find it
desirable and necessary to make early
planting, but wise precaution will sug-
gest that room be left and preparations
made to set other plants at a later date,
which shall be at their best when flowers
from the earlier settings have become
ooor and undesirable.

By making successive plantings a good
amount of both quantity and quality can
be depended on from the first commence-
ment of bloom. With plants well cared
for a term of three months is suflicientto
produce a reasonable amount of bloom,
so that plants set June 1 ought to flower
liberally about September 1, and those
set June 1-t by the middle of September.
Late plantings will show flowers in a
shorter period than early ones. A term
of six weeks will fully cover the length of
time during which a combination of
quantity and quality can be expected.
The grower who allows for about that
length of time previous to the average
period of killing frosts will secure about
as good general results as are obtainable.
Where frosts do not occiir before the mid-
dle of October, August blooming should
be considered very early. If the middle
of September brings danger, a good
showing of flowers in early August is
desirable. Of courseif one hasthe oppor-
tunity to cover plants the season may be
prolonged in either case. A term of six
weeks of abundant bloom of high aver-
age quality ought to satisfy the most
greedy.

A very general misconception exists as
to the desirability of early planting.
The writer has transplanted good-sized
plants from sprouting beds into the open
field as late as the first week of August
and secured a fair amount of flowers and
moderate sized roots before the tops
were killed by frost, and is inclined to
regard May 10 as an early date for places
north of the latitude of Washington and
May 20 to June 1 as a fair average time
for 'setting in the open ground, green
plants or roots which are well started
into growth. H. F. Buht.

Taunton, Mass.

Primula Sieboldii.

Very tew hardy plants are so dainty
and bright as the beautiful Japanese
primroses, varieties of Primula Sieboldii
(P. cortusoides amoena). They some-
what resemble the varieties of the tender
Primula Sinensis, but are much more
graceful in habit. They are well worth
the attention of florists for outdoor
decoration as well as for forcing. With
a little care they will increase readily in
an ordinary border. The plants should
be given a partially shaded situation,
where water can be readily applied dur-
ing dry weather. In weeding care must
be taken not to injure the crowns, which
are usually found near the surface of the
soil. A covering of leaves is necessary
for protection in winter, but before this
is applied the plants, owing to the
proximity of their roots to the surface of

THE LATE JOHN BREITMEYER.

the ground, will be benefited by a dress-
ing of soil half an inch in depth.

Although quite hardy and generally
grown as border plants, these primulas
force well and may be had in bloom
quite early in February. Placed in a
cool greenhouse when two or three of
the flowers are fully developed, they
retain their attractiveness from four to
six weeks. The plants should be divided
about the last week in August and the
strongest crowns potted, one crown to a
four inch pot or a number of crowns in
larger pots or pans. After potting plunge
in a cold frame where they can be kept
covered with shutters during hard frost.
Six weeks before they are needed the
plants may be placed in slight heat.
When growth commences they can have
a night temperature of from 45° to 50°.
A position near the glass is necessary to
insure short, stout stems, and up to the
end of March they will stand plenty of sun
if kept well watered. An application of
weak liquid manure about twice a week,
after the flower stems are well up, bright-
ens the colors of the flowers and increases
their size.

With the protection of shutters in win-
ter, and the aid of sash as soon as growth
commences, flowers can be had from the
beginning to the end of May, and even
earlier in sheltered, sunny situations.
In the open border the time of flowering
is from about the middle of May to the

middle of June. The height of the flower
stems is from six to nine inches. Any
crowns not strong enough topotfor forc-
ing can be planted out for growing on. It
is safer to mix some sand with the soil and
to plant about an inch deep, giving a
little extra covering for the winter.

The varieties here described have proved
to be good growers: Dentelle, bright rose
exterior, white tinged rose interior,
fringed edge; Giant, light rose purple,
white center, very free; Lilacina, lilac,
white center, fringed edge; Lilacina Per-
fecta, exterior lilac, interior white, veined
lilac; Reggiana, light lavender exterior,
white interior; Rosea Alba, rose exterior,
white interior; Sirius, bright purple,
white center; ToUa, lilac, white center,
very free, one of the best; Werther, pur-
ple, white center, strong grower; Viola-
cea, violet-purple, very free. R. N.

Mass.

Pan-American Notes.
The long continued cold weather kept
surface work on the grounds in abeyance
till nearly the middle of April. The past
week's warm weather has produced
great activity, and R. Ulrich has now
five or six hundred men busy in many
parts of the grounds, besides many hun-
dreds on contract work. In spite of the
frost, hundreds of large trees have been
planted this winter, including many
Lombardy poplars, which will be in
keeping with the architecture of some of
the buildings.

Work on the lagoons and canals has
progressed all winter, and is nearing
completion. The contracts for several of
the largest buildings have been assigned
and the foundations are going in. The
winter has been favorable for the poplars
and willows planted last fall, and by the
summer of 1901 the whole place will be
encircled with a pleasing belt of trees
and shrubs entirely hiding from view
unsightly fences. The southern one hun-
dred acres of the grounds is the beautiful
lake region of Delaware Park. Few, if
any, points in the public parks of this
country surpass in true landscape beauty
our "Gala Water," and its wooded banks
and magnificent drives.

In this portion of the grounds, on a
commanding site, will be situated the
art gallery to be used during the exposi-
tion, a magnificent permanent building,
the noble gift of our truly public spirited
citizen, J. J. Albright. Mr. Albright's
gift in round figures will reach half a mil-
lion. On the north of the lake will be the
New York State Building, which at the
close of the exposition will be given for
their perpetual use to the Buffalo Histor-
ical Society. The Pan-American, includ-
ing as it does, some of the handsomest
portipns of the park, has necessitated
some costly improvements, chief of which
is a commodious and handsome bridge
spanning the lake at its western end. It
is thus early very evident that in the
adornment and embellishment of the
grounds and planting in harmony with
the style of architecture, the bright tint-
ing of the buildings, and gayness of the
flower beds, that the Pan-American in
horticultural taste and beauty will sur-
pass any previous effort in this country.

The writer thinks he knows a good
thing when he sees it, and of all good
things connected with this great under-
taking, there is nothing inspires confi-
dence combined with encouragement
more than the personality of the director
general, Hon. William I. Buchanan^
With marvelous executive ability and a
worldwide knowledge of men and affairs,
his intimate knowledge of the South

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The American Florist.

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PRIMULA SIEBOLDII IN THE BORDER.

American countries, his splendid diplo-
matic career, and his great record from
the World's Fair, make him pre-eminently
the man to carry the Pan-American to a
glorious consumation.

William Scott.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

GULF COAST NOTES.

In order to attain success with chrys-
anthemums in this part of the world it
is very necessary to have some knowl-
edge of varieties. It does not follow
that the kinds most desirable farther
north will amount to anything with us.
For years I have kept up with the novel-
ties of each season, and it is the isolated
case when I meet one that will do well
under our conditions. I find that those
which develop the flower quickly after
the bud shows color are apt to do best.
Flowers of the old Golden Gate type are
the ideals for us.

As to the manner of cultivation, we can
learn little from the experience and teach-
ing of our northern friends. We have
our long, hot summer and periodical del-
uge of rain to contend with at one and
the same time. So I find it simply out of
the question to keep plants under glass all
summer without cooking them, and at
the same time, as impossible to have per-
fect flowers in the fall without glass pro-
tection. I have never found artificial
heat necessary, even as late as Christmas.
A house with glass sides that can be
kept open, except in windy weather, and
on an occasional severe night, will suffice.
My house is simplv a frame with heavy
sash bars and sufficient pitch to guard
against drip or leaks, without the use of
putty. The glass is laid on, concave side
up, with a short lap and held in position
by a small brad. The planting is done

in solid beds raised a foot above the
ground. Eight inches of the space is
filled in with coal cinders, with four
inches ot old rose sod tramped firmly
down on top of this. The drainage must
be perfect and quick, or the rains of
August will simply strangle the plants.
Six or eight inches of rain in a week is
most too much of a good thing.

The glass is put on about September
first, and taken off in February, when I
am ready for the old stools to make
stock. It would be a sight lor some of
my northern friends to gaze upon my
stock. The suckers come right out of
the ground in size and vigor about like
asparagus. I use cuttings in preference
to suckers in order to avoid the short
joints, and plant no varieties earlier than
June 15. Early planting is the cause of
most failures with us. Dailledouze
planted June 15 last season grew to nine
feet by flowering time. One of my guests
asked for a ladder to go up and have a
look at the flower. I have some diffi-
culty in rooting my cuttings so late, as
my plants are taken from the cutting
bench to the beds, without potting, but
by careful watching, shading and spray-
ing the glass on the outside, to keep
down temperature on all sunny days, I
manage to strike a lair percentage. They
require little attention other than careful
watching and tieing up until they show
bud.

The enemies we have to contend with
are so entirely different from those far-
ther north that they may be of interest,
and I propose at some later date to give
the readers of the American Florist an
introduction to them. F. P. D.

CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS.

Ed. Am. Florist: — What is the best
treatment for chrysanthemum plants

when they have ceased flowering, both in
pots and in solid beds, to make them
produce plenty of cuttings? I have tried
many ways but have been unsuccessful
and must buy new plants every year.

H.J. H.
It is hard to believe that chrysanthe-
mums could be treated so badly as not
to produce cuttings. There are some,
but not many, shy varieties. They will
"go off" if kept in warm houses under
the benches. It is presumed that the
space will be wanted as soon as benched
plants are past blooming and they should
be lifted carefully and kept in good light
in a cool house such as would suit violets.
I keep my stock plants of all kinds in a
well-protected frame. They get a touch
of frost occasionally but still grow, pro-
ducing cuttings all winter and an abund-
ance now. Some planted out in a cold
frame, froze up and all green parts were
killed level with the ground. The frost
has been out only a few days, as they
were kept covered, when frozen, for the
most of the winter. Now they are mak-
ing an abundance of strong cuttings and
as we do not take cuttings until May,
they will be early enough.

T. D. Hatfield.

ROSES.

TRANSPLANTING ROSES.

Ed. Am. Florist: — I have a largequan-
tity of rose cuttings in sand in the open
ground and wish to know the best stage
at which to replant, whether in the cal-
lused state or when rooted? J. H. T.

Alabama.

The stock should certainly be left in the
cutting stage until it has made roots af
least one-half inch to one inch long, then
choose a cloudy, moist day, lift the plants

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very carefully so as not to break any of the
yoiing roots, and plant again as quickly
as possible in soil well pulverized: water
thoroughly as soon as planted and,
should the sun come out very hot, a
light shading with evergreen branches or
similar material will greatly help them
to get a fresh start. John N. May.

BLOOMS WITH GREEN CENTEHS.

Ed. Am. Florist:— Please tell me the
cause of our Brides and Bridesmaids
coming with green centers. The leaves
of the plants are very yellow. We have
kept them rather on the dry side, as the
temperature was very irregular, some-
times going as low as 43°. What is the
best temperature <or these varieties in
order to have continuous success with
them? J. C.

Green centers in Bride and Bridesmaid
roses are often caused by disbudding too
early, though in the presentcase I should
hardly think this could be the cause as
the yellow leaves would not indicate
a vigorous growth and I should be
inclined to attribute the trouble to the
irregular temperatures. To secure the
best class of flowers and a uniform pro-
duction of them, an average night tem-
perature between 54° and 56° should be
maintained with plenty of air on all
favorable days; water carefully as
required and keep the house and plants
clean. John N. May.

BLIND WOOD IN BRIDE AND BRIDESMAID.

Ed. Am. Florist: — I have a house of
Bride and Bridesmaid roses, in perfect
health, that during the entire winter
have shown a decided tendency to throw
out blind wood, some of the bushes not
making a flower for a whole month. I
have tried pruning in diflerent ways, tak-
ing all the blind wood from a plant
and nothing from the plant next to it,
and cannot see that either course has
done any good. Can you suggest a
cause and remedy? F.

Replying to "F.",also "G. R.", I would
state that these varieties always produce
a considerable number of blind shoots
under the very best management, but if
the plants are healthy they should at the
same time produce plenty of shoots with
buds; if they fail to do this it is plain
evidence that something is wrong. In
the cases under consideration it is proba-
ble that the plants do not have sufficient
stimulant at the roots to induce them
to throw flowering shoots, or else the
general treatment is not quite right.
Too much moisture at the roots in cloudy
weather will sometimes prevent the buds
maturing; in that case if the ends of the
strongest shoots are carefully examined
when quite young, the small bud will be
found turned a dark brown, and as soon
as the leaves unfold this small bud will
fall out, leaving a blind shoot. A sudden
chill from the regulartemperaturecarried
will also have the same effect on the buds
when setting. All this time the foliage
and plants generally will appear quite
healthy.

Regarding pruning of these and other
roses during their growing season, which
means from the time they are planted till
the following summer, every healthy leaf
they produce should be left on the plant,
except what is absolutely necessary to
cut with the flowers or for propagating
purposes. The leaves of a plant are
essentially its lungs and healthy leaves
cut from a plant deprive it of breathing
organs to that extent, hence the more
liealthy leaves there are the better the

plant will thrive. At this season of the
year roses that are growing vigorously
should have liberal applications of liquid
fertilizer, but care must be exercised in
making the same not to have it too
strong or the result vrill be the reverse of
beneficial. Some of the chemical fertil-
izers are also useful with careful judg-
ment as to their application. In making
liquid fertilizer one peck of fresh horse
manure to fifty gallons of water is ample;
if made of the offal of the sheep pen or
chicken guano two quarts to fifty gallons
will be strong enough for ordinary appli-
cations.These can be used every ten to
fourteen days. Of chemical fertilizers
there are so many on the market that to
enumerate them would be superfluous
here, only be careful with them till you
know their strength. John N. May.

PRIMULA SIEBOLDIl AS A POT PLANT.

Belated Easter Trade Reports.

Fremont, Neb. — C. H. Green says that
all kinds of material sold well at Easter,
the total being forty per cent ahead of
last year.

Salt Lake City, Utah. — R. E. Evans
says there was stock enough and sales
about equal to last year; prices were a
little better. Lilies had the call.

Vancouver, B. C. — ^James Pont says
sales were one-fourth ahead of last year
and at the same prices. There were lilies
enough but other stock was scarce.

Augusta, Ga. — H. W. T. Balk reports
trade ten per cent ahead of last year with
a shortage of material, particularly lilies.
SpiriEas, hydrangeas, callas and azaleas
also sold well.

Oakland, Cal. — H. M. Sanborn says
Easter trade showed a forty per cent
increase. There was enough of everything
except lilies, of which extra fine plants,
four feet high, with from four to seven
flowers and several buds, in 7-inch pots,
brought 75 cents each. Callas brought
.$1 per hundred wholesale and $2 retail.

Portland, Ore. — George Otten says
that Easter sales were no larger than
last year, the reason being that outdoor
flowers were too abundant, the season
being six weeks advanced.

New Orleans, La.— U. J. Virgin says
Haster was about as usual, with stock
enough and no advance in prices. Har-
risii were most in demand and Mr. Virgin
drew on Chicago for 700 cut blooms.

Chatham, Ont. — Fannie Tissiman
reports this the best Easter on record,
with plenty of plants but a scarcity of
roses. The plants which were wanted
were azaleas, cyclamens and bulbous
stock.

Birmingham, Ala.— H. A. Lindsay says
business was double that of last Easter
with a great sale for all cut flowers
except bulbous material and practically
enough stock, other than roses, to go
around.

Burlington, \ t.— C. E. Cove says
trade showed a twenty per cent increase
with prices a little better than a year
ago. There were enough plants but cut
flowers were scarce, lilies being the
favorite in each line.

Hamilton, Ont.— E. G. Brown says
that sales were fifty per cent ahead of
last year but that they were only half
what they might have been had the right
kind of material been available. The
demand was for lilies in pots, and for
roses, carnations and violets as cut
flowers.

Los Angeles, Cal.— F. Edward Gray
reports a forty per cent increase in sales
with prices a little stifier than a year
ago. There was just stock enough to
make a good clean up. Lilies in pots, cut
Harrisii and sweet peas were most in
demand. Capt. Gray says that it is more
than ever evident that flower buyers
know a good thing when they see it and
that good material can be sold at a fair
price without effort.

New York.

MARKET undergoes A RADICAL CHANGE.
— PRICES ARE EVEN LOWER THAN AVER-
AGE QUALITIES -VIOLETS DOING REM ARK-
ABLY well. — PLANT GROWERS LEARN
BY EXPERIENCE. — SMALL FLOWERING
PLANTS MOST SALABLE, — VARIOUS ITEMS
HERE AND THERE.

Conditions in the wholesale cut flower
trade have changed greatly within the
space of a week, the demand being dis-
couragingly slow and the receipts enor-
mous. The effect has been the breaking
down all at once of values on roses to
the lowest level. From $5 to $7.50 per
thousand is the prevailing selling price
for large quantities of unselected stock in
Brides and Bridesmaids and anything
over $15 per hundred for the finest Beau-
ties is rarely obtainable. The quality of
the roses coming in has deteriorated as
the quantity has increased. Beginning
with the day following Easter the unfa-
vorable change was noticeable and the
average of receipts has been growing
worse from day to day, many of the
Bridesmaids presenting that faded, par-
boiled aspect which is apt to follow :rery
hot and humid weather, although no
very high temperatures have yet been
experienced. The invoices figure up big
as to the cut- but it does not look as
though the aggregate figures in the
money columns when returns are made
for last week and this week will convey
to any rose grower the impression that
he is growing rapidly wealthy. Cama-
tioas have also taken a drop in quality

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as well as in price. Violets are holding
out remarkably as to (juantityand (|ual-
ity for so late a date and indications are
that most of the violet growers will have
both the money and the disposition to
put up another house or two the coming
summer.

The plant growers have been studying
the Easter results with careful scrutiny
and the concensus oi opinion seems to be
that it will be good policy to go light on
very large plants for next Easter and to
devote more space to quantities of smaller
and less expensive stock. There appears
to have been altogether more large
azaleas and Crimson Ramblers left over
this year than was generally supposed,
although the demand for small sizes in
both these lines was far from being sup-
plied. Large palms appear to be scarce
generally this season. The demand for
bay trees is heavier than ever before
experienced.

Julius Roehrs has just received another
consignment of bay trees, some giants
among them, and a further shipment is
on the water. Mr. Roehrs has a house
of calceolarias in bloom worth going to
see. The variety of colors shown is
remarkable. Cattleya Gaskelliana and
C. Mossi;e are full of bud and opening
rapidly and there will be some handsome
Lffilia purpurata soon. This is the largest
commercial orchid collection in the coun-
try, some fifteen houses being devoted
exclusively to them for cut flower pur-
poses.

Bobbink & Atkins are rapidly getting
their new nursery grounds at Rutherford
into shape. This comprises twenty acres
of land and is being stocked with trees,
shrubs and herbaceous plants in large
variety. Many frames are filled with
young herbaceous stock and in the green-
houses are fine blocks of grafted tea rose
stock. The call forHolland and Belgium
material has been good and the store
houses are already well emptied.

On Saturday, April 21, about thirty
gentlemen met in response to a request,
at the Museum building at the New York
Botanic Garden for the purpose of organ-
izing a society of horticulture. James
Wood, president of the Eastern New
York Horticultural Society, presided and
Leonard Barron served as secretary. A
committee of twenty-five was appointed
to frame a constitution and nominate
officers and the next meeting will be at
Berkeley Lyceum on May 9.

When the good steamer St. Paul left
her dock on Wednesday she carried
among her passengers Mr. Harry Bay-
ersdorfer, of Philadelphia. Harry will
search the continent of Europe for novel-
ties to delight the eye and unloose the
purse strings of his American florist
friends during the coming season.

"Jimmie," the colored janitor of the
Thir'y-fourth street market, well known
to the frequenters of this place for many
years, died suddenly on the morning of
Wednesday, April 25.

August Rolker & Sons have moved
from the first to the second and third
floor of 52 Dey street.

Sander & Co. had a big spring sale at
Cleary's auction rooms last week.

Visitors: J. W. E. Ebbinge, Boskoop,
Holland; Wm. Mathews, Utica, N. Y.;
Robt. Craig and H. G. Faust, Philadel-
phia; W. H. Long and Arthur Newman,
Boston.

Baltimore, Md.— G. C. Personette has
sued the trustees of St. Peter's Evangel-
ical church to recover $300, the value of
plants rented for decorative purposes
and allowed to freeze in the church.

STORE OF WM. JAY & SON, TORONTO, ONT., AT EASTER.

Boston.

A PERIOD OF TRANSITION IN GREENHOUSES.
— SPRING STOCK MOVES INTO THE VACANT
PLACES —GREAT RUSH OF ORDERS FOR
ENGAGEMENT GIFTS.— HYMEN'S HAPPY
HOUR HERE.— PRICES GOOD BUT BELOW
EASTER LEVEL. — MEMORIAL DAY NEXT
IN MIND. — VARIOUS ITEMS.

Since Easter a transformation has
taken place in the plant houses. Spring
bedding plants have taken possession of
many of the benches recently occupied by
lilies and azaleas; astilbes in training for
Memorial day have taken up their posi-
tion where the Crimson Ramblers blos-
somed, and over-crowded Boston ferns,
palms and rubbers have been hauled out
from the out-of-the-way corners, where
they have been suffocating for the past
three months, and given a chance at free
light and air once more. In the city
retail stores, however, little time or
opportunity has yet been given for over-
hauling or rearranging. Promptly with
the opening hours of the Monday after
Easter came the orders for engagement
gifts in rapid succession and in such
abundance as to astonish the natives.
Never before has this feature of the flo-
rists' trade shown so much vigor and it
looks as though engagements and wed-
dings were to be a leading fad in Boston
this season. The few Ramblers, azaleas,
hydrangeas and lilies that survived the
Easter rush did not have to wait long
before being given an opportunity to go
to work and, instead of being a misfort-
une to those who had them left on hand,
they came in as a very timely blessing.
The same may be said regarding the
flowers left over, which, if of presentable
quality, found a good use on Monday,
but, of course, at prices reduced consid-
erably from the Easter level. The same
conditions have prevailed, in the main,
all through the week, giving a very hope-
ful complexion to the market and a pleas-
ant assurance of a busy and profitable
spring season.

Decorati m day is the next great object-
ive point. This is always, in this section,
a big event for the florist, scarcely second
in importance and profit to Christmas

or Easter, and far outranking any other
annual event. Astilbe, stocks, white
carnations and bulbous flowers, all of
which are hard sellers at Easter, stand
at the top of the list on May 30 and
lilies are good for as big a price as Easter
affords. The meantime will be filled in
with spring trade in its many features
and an idle florist or gardener in the
vicinity of Boston before June 1 will be a
hard person to find. If found, it will be
his own fault, a'one. After that date
there may be time to go a- fishing.

On Saturday, April 21, E. O. Orpet
exhibited at Horticultural Hall his seed-
ling Cattleya Thaveriana, in bloom, for
the prospective prize of the Massachu-
setts Horticultural Society. J. E. Roth-
well showed a plant of La;lia Joungeana
bearing three fine flowers and received a
silver medal therefor.

Visitors this week: Wm. Hagemann, of
Hagemann & Meyer; J. E. Killen; Jas.
McHutchison, representing A. Rhotert,
New York.

Philadelphia.

MORE SPECULATION AS TO THE TOTAL OF
EASTER SALES.— GUESSES VARY TWENTY
TIMES. — GROWERS IIUSY WITH SPRING
STOCK.— LITTLE TIME AFFORDED AFTER
A LATE EASTER. — RETAIL TRADE GOOD
BUT SUPPLY AHEAD OF DEMAND.— COM-
PETITION FOR MICHELL PRIZES. — ROBERT
CRAIG TO ADDRESS THE CLUB.

Your scribe has recovered; 'twasn't
quite so bad with him as Brother Wat-
son put it; simply a tussle with a good,
big Easter trade. This Easter tussle
seems about the same with grower and
dealer alike. The immense amount of
work that is crowded into a few days'
business tries the most perfect system to
the utmost. This is particularly true of
the store trade, which is crowded into
forty-eight hours or at best seventy-two.
The grower's anxiety begins when his
stock gets well underway and from that
time until it is finally delivered and he
views the beautiful empty benches, he is
kept in a continual ferment and adds
more or less to his stock of gray hair,
according to his temperament. Brother

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Watson's "guess" as to the amount of
business is high; an estimate made with
one of the large growers puts the whole-
sale trade in plants at less than $60,000.
This was arrived at by giving every
grower of Easter plants a most liberal
estimate as to the amount of his busi-
ness. The cut flower figures would not
amount to more than one-filth this sum.
By doubling this total amount, which is
probably more than the actual volume,
the total retail sales would not amount
to more than $150,000. If any one has
a better way of arriving at an estimate
we should like to hear of the plan.
The newspapers declared that from
$1,000,000 to $1,500,000 was the
amount, and gave the growers immense
profits; in fact, one firm was said to have
made $100,000 as the result of the
week's work.

Easter coming so late did not give the
growers the advantage an earlier date
does to work up their spring stock, but
a visit to some of the large growers
shows their houses already full, or nearly
so, of salable spring plants, or of palms
and other material coming on for the
summer's growth. Robert Craig has
two large houses of crotons where lilies
and hydrangeas held sway and three
other empty houses were being filled with
a large importation just arriving from
Europe, consisting of palms, araucarias,
dracsenas. etc. We must not forget
noticing among them a lot of small rub-
bers. It seems with all the ficuses propa-
gated here there is not enough as yet to
supply the demand. When will our
growers catch up? America must be a
most profitable field for foreign growers,
as a small army of hustlers are now
about, prospecting, and say they are well
satisfied with what orders they have
picked up.

Trade since Easter has been very good.
There have been many spring weddings
and other gala occasions that have used
up quantities of flowers. Prices are
softening, however, as the bright
weather is bringing the stock along even
a little ahead of the demand. Long
Beauties are now not one dozen, but
two, for $5, and lucky is the man known
to have a large order, as prices most
enticing and away below the market are
confidentially laid before him. Very fair
pinks are now to be had for $1 50 per
hundred, with the extras at $2 and the
fancies $3 to $4. Violets, sweet violets,
are about done; just a few small doubles
left and a couple of hot days will shelve
them for the season. Lily of the valley
keeps the boys guessing these days. The
ice house stock, or rather only the all-
the-year-around growers, are now to be
depended on and they have to adjust
their stocks every season for a week or
two about this time, before they can
strike the proper quantity for the
demand.

At the April meeting of the Pennsyl-
vania Horticultural Society there were
some pretty shrubby calceolarias, some
choice pansies, a fewseedlingamaryllises,
the lattef from John Thatcher, and some
mushrooms. The calceolarias, pansies
and mushrooms competed for prizes
offered by H. F. Michell. The Queen of
Edgely, the Floral Exchange's new pink
Beauty, was also exhibited and received
the society's silver medal. Large orders
have already been received for this new
favorite and its prospects are very rosy
indeed.

Robert Craig is to read a paper on
"The Lessons of the Past Easter" at the
next meeting of the club, which will be
held Tuesday, May 1. It should prove

very entertaining as every recurring
season teaches something new. Mr.
Craig is also a past master in this par-
ticular branch of the business, while his
diction is without fault and his conclu-
sions those of a mind ripe with years of
experience.

Harry Bayersdorfer has started on his
annual European trip for novelties, sail-
ing from New York on Wednesday. He
intends spending some time at the Paris
exposition. K.

Chicago.

SERIOUS OVER PRODUCTION OF LOW GRADE
MATERIAL. — FIRST CLASS SHIPPING
STOCK STILL NO MORE THAN THE
DEMAND. — PRICES RANGE FROM FAIR TO
RIDICULOUS.— DETAILS OF THE FUCHS
TRANSFER. — FERNS IN VERITABLE COLD
STORAGE. — AMERICAN HYACINTHS IN
BLOOM. — CUT FLOWERS LOST GOING
SOUTH. — COAL PRICES ARE UP.— VARIOUS
ITEMS.

At last it is here; the glut is on. Not
since the opening of the season last fall
has the market been in such a state of
over-supply as has prevailed this week,
and yet, true to the precedent of this
most peculiar year, stock of the shipping
grade is still scarce enough to command
fair figures. Not in months have there
been so many poor roses in the market
and the carnation crop seems at its
height, with the result that all except the
first-class stock finds a very slow sale
and at prices which look ridiculous in
the light of the rates which have pre-
vailed for months. One of the leading
commission men states that in his opin-
ion the tea roses coming to this market
this week will not average better than
$1.50 per hundred. Carnations will do
almost that well for, while pot after pot
is sold for 75 cents a hundred, the fancies
are still bringing 3 cents and 4 cents.
There are now quantities of what the
rose and carnation growers call "garden
truck" and it sells as well as anything
else. The daffodils have seen their finish,
the tulips are almost gone and good lily
of the valley is not plentiful, but there
are so many callas and belated Harrisii
that the early weddings are being cheaply
supplied. Despite the unfavorable condi-
tion few complaints are heard, most of
the growers and commission men express-
ing satisfaction that the season of pros-
perity and high prices has been so pro-
longed, rather than regret that it did not
continue until Memorial day and school
closing.

Apropos of the retirement of Albert
Fuchs the Evening Post says: A. Holin-
ger & Co. have sold to Walter Retzer for
$4-0,000 193 by 252 31 feet on North
Halsted street, in Lake View, occupied
by Albert Fuchs' greenhouses. The con-
sideration includes all the growing plants
and stock of the establishment, among
which is a large collection of palms con-
sisting of 170,000 plants. In connection
with this sale A. Holinger & Co. have
also negotiated for Albert Fuchs a ninety-
nine-year lease of the land covered by
greenhouses and dwelling-houses at the
rate of $150 a month, with the privilege
of buying the ground for $25,000 any
time hereafter.

The success which has this season
attended Bassett & Washburn's efforts
at holding ferns in cold storage causes
them to believe that after some high
priced experience they have come upon
the right method. They now have 600,-
000 in the Western Cold Storage Com-
pany's warehouse in a temperature
between 10° and 12°. When these ferns
were received last fall they were put in

storage at 28° but after two weeks it
was found that the centers of the cases
were as warm as from .15° to 40°. Then
the whole lot was moved into the next
coldest room where they have remained
ever since, frozen solid. Mr Washburn
says that care, or rather time, is neces-
sary to thaw them. The ferns are put
into the ice box, covered with moss, and
allowed to remain for a week in a tem-
perature of 45°. With this process prac-
tically none have been lost this season.

The Washington grown hyacinths will
be at their best at Lincoln Park next
week and are well worth inspection Mr.
Strombach says they beat any Dutch
hyacinths he ever saw. There are six
varieties in the bed, King of Blues, Gen.
Pelissier, Robt. Steiger, Marie, Norma and
Gertrude and all show a surprising num-
ber of strong flower spikes, one bulb of
Marie, blue, having no less than seven.
The bed of Washington tulips is appar-
ently on the way to a good showing but
the bulbs forced during the winter, while
producing as good blooms as any Dutch
stock, did not come up to expectations,
as the bulbs were much larger than the
best Dutch product. It is thought they
might not have been thoroughly ripened.

Shipments of cut flowers to New
Orleans on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday of last week were delayed by
wash outs on the Illinois Central until
the stock was worthless. Claims upon
the express company were met with
reference to the clause in the shipping
receipt which reads: "This company is
not to be held liable for any loss or
damage by fire, by the dangers of naviga-
tion, by the act of God or of the enemies
of the government, etc."

The matter of coal for next season
promises to be a considerable item, some
of the largest growers having already
found it expedient to sign contracts for
their supply at an advance of 55 cents a
ton, or about thirty per cent, over last
year's price.

Peter Reinberg expresses great satis-
faction with the sale for rose and carna-
tion cuttings and rose plants. He has
found an active market and has booked
orders enough to exhaust his stock.

Witterstaetter has been exhibiting
Enquirer in Chicago again, this time at
Kennicotts', where it has scored 100
points in comparison with the bulk of
the cut and has sold for the top market
price.

A. L. Randall has been enjoying his
annual outing at West Baden and
reports himself as "feeling fit"; he will be
home tomorrow.

Kennicott Bros. Co. took advantage of
the recent break in the price of wire to lay
in a supply which they expect to last
them more than two years.

The. Beauty crop is at its height with
the South Park Floral Company. On
Tuesday they sent in 309 of the best
buds.

Mayflowers came in from Wisconsin on
Wednesday and Thursday's consignment
was slow sale.

Flint Kennicott is preparing to take up
his residence in the country again next
week.

Visitor: E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind.

Auburn, N. Y.— Wm. G. Dobbs, of Geo.
Dobbs & Son, is now able to be about
again, after an illness of nearly two
years' duration.

Wheeling, W. Va. — The Wheeling
Greenhouse Company has been chartered
by H. C Hazlett, A. G. Hubbard, Nelson
E. Hubbard and Thomas B. Sweeney;
capital stock $50,000.

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Toronto.

WEATHER VERY FAVORABLE FOR FOR-
WARDING SPRING STOCK. — NOTES OF A
VISIT TO A I'AIR OF GOOD GROWERS. —
MANY FINE THINGS IN SIGHT. — A WED-
DING.— GRAFTING ROSES.

The weather is very mild, with occa-
sional showers, and the large ([uantities
of bedding stock being grown by thegar-
deners is coming along at a great rate.
I took advantage of the fine weather to
drive out to Mimico and visit the green-
houses ot Grobba & Wandrey, and the
cordial rtception I received will be an
inducement tor a repetition of the call at
an early date. These two young Ger-
mans only started here a few years ago,
but I should judge irom the work they
have done and the stock they are grow-
ing they are already on the high roRd to
success. Mr. Grobba explained to me
that they were adopting the methods in
vogue in the "Vaterland," with which,
having been at the business from early
childhood, they are both thoroughly
acquainted. They have a number of even-
SDan houses and large hotbeds, heated
by hot water. They grow great num-
bers ot cyclamens from seed in these hot-
beds, and succeed in producing, tromseed
sown the latter part of December and
early in January, fine, large, blooming
plants early in the tall. I know the
plants they produced last tall were of the
best. They had some fine plants of the
white crested variety in tiower, which
they were growing on for seed. The
flowers of this variety are even more
beautitul than the pictures of them in the
catalogues, which is something unusual.
One of their specialties is terns, and of
these they have several houses in various
stages, nearly all grown from spores.
They have no large plants, which is
accounted for by the fact that the
demand is so great they can not keep
them long enough to get any size.
Benches with hundreds of hydrangeas
loaded with buds, many of them specimen
plants, were deserving of note. They are
about to put up another house 16x80
and two houses 13x150 specially for
ferns. Under the benches were hundreds
ot amaryllises, of which they make a
specialty, growing them tor cut flowers.
They have large quantities of geraniums,
petunias, asters, coleus, verbenas, all
very forward and in excellent condition.
There are also many hundreds of tomato
plants in pots, almost in bloom, which
they will put in the ground the moment
it is safe to do so. Their aim is to grow
the best of everything and to be the earli-
est on the market if possible.

An interesting event took place atF. C.
Miller's, at Bracondale, on Wednesday,
April 18, when his eldest daughter,
Agnes, was united in marriage to George
Anderson, of Fairbank. As this is not a
ladies' magazine I need not trouble you
with a description of the bride's diess,
but I understand that upwards of 250
guests were present on the occasion, and
that Mr. Miller put up an addition to
his house 20x80 feet for their accommo-
dation at the breakfast, and that the
festivities were kept up till about four
o'clock Thursday morning.

Jno. H. Dunlop has been grafting large
quantities of Bride, Bridesmaid and
Beautv roses with much success and has
a fine lot of these ready for the benches.
Business continues good. S. P.

Grand Forks, N. D.— F. V. Kent has
enjoyed an excellent patronage recently
and has worked up a fine stock for spring.

New Orleans.

SHOW OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS AT
THE STATE FAIR.— LITTLE VARIETY IN
THE DISPLAY. — PECULIAR METHODS OF
JUDGING AND AWARDING .MENTION.

The exhibition of the New Orleans Hor-
ticultural Society in connection with the
Louisiana State Fair was opened last
week. The weather was bad and the
attendance very poor. Foliage plants
were quite in evidence but flowering beds
were less in evidence than before. New
Orleans is the happy possessor of one or
two private collections of large and
beautiful foliage plants, and these seem
to be the only foundation of our shows.
But as a matter of fact they form a very
stale exhibit. People are tired ot look-
ing at them. They want something new,
something gay with bloom and rich in
colors.

As usual the best prizes went to H.
Papworth. Among the regular florists,
prizes were equally divided between E.
Valdejo, H. Menard andAbele Bros., one
or two other florists having cut only a
small figure in the exhibition. Two
sweepstake medals are to be given by the
society. As there are yet some competi-
tions tor cut flowers and flower work to
be decided nothing has been determined
as to who will be the winner, although
it seems to be between E. Valdejo and H.
Menard.

Complaints have been made about the
way prizes have been awarded. It seems
that the judges have been remiss. First
prize for the best six roses was given to
a collection of only four. In the class for
hanging baskets one exhibitor was
entirely overlooked. Special mention
was given to imported palms and ever-
green northern stock when very accept-
able young palms grown in Louisiana
received no notice, and this by the very
men who tell you that the south can
beat the north raising plants.

John R. Fotheringham, representing F.
R. Pierson Company, Tarrytown-on-
Hudson, N. Y., was in town recently on
his way to California. M. M. L.

St. Louis.

CUT FLOWER TRADE IN A STATE OF DEMOR-
ALIZATION.—NO BOTTOM TO WHOLESALE
PRICES —STOCK GOES AT FAKIRS' RATES.
— N.OTES.

The bottom has completely dropped out
of the cut flower business in St. Louis this
week and the market is thoroughly over-
stocked. Everything goes at the buyer's
price and quality does not cut any figure.
Pretty much everything is sold in job lots
and the street fakir is in his glory. Roses
that sold last week for $4 to $6 per hun-
dred can be had this week at $10 per
thousand. Carnations go as low as $5
per thousand in large lots. The only
demand is for white stock for funeral
work. Those florists who have green-
houses are doing quite a business in
plants and out-of-door work.

At the last meeting of the Florists'
Club, held April 19, it was decided to
give a flower show this fall. Messrs.
Beneke, Meinhardt and Kunz were
appointed upon thecommittee of arrange-
ments.

Luther Armstrong, who has been quite
ill, is able to be out again and Fred.
Weber is reported improving.

The St. Louis bowling team has decided
to visit Chicago on May 6.

Visitors: Arnold Ringier, Chicago; E.
W.Guy and Dr. Halstead, Belleville; Fred.
Ammann, Edwardsville; F. W. Ude,
Kirkwood, Mo. J. M. H.

Cincinnati.

MEETING AND MONTHLY EXHIBITION OF
THE SOCIETY —MANY SPRING FLOWERS
SHOWN. — THE PRIZE WINNERS. — STATE
OF THE MARKET.— MUCH STOCK.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Cincinnati Florists' Society was held
April 21 but was not as well attended as
usual. The exhibition brought out a
goodly number of visitors during the
afternoon. This was a decided spring
show, bulbous flowers predominating.
A table containing about fifty vases ot
hyacinths, tulips, narcissi and lilies of the
valley staged by George & Allan was a
glorious sight, and captured first on all
of these items. Henry Schwarz was first
for twenty five geraniums in variety,
also for Lilium Harrisii. A vase of
fifty blooms of Enquirer carnations
caught the eye of every visitor and was
awarded honorable mention, the variety
having received a certificate and gold
medal at the March meeting. Mr. Witter-
staetter contemplates sending a box of
Enquirer to England next month.

Bright sunshine the past week had a
remarkable effect on the supply ot cut flow-
ers. Carnations are now plentiful and
roses are sufficient to meet all demands.
Sweet peas have made their appearance
but have met with slow sale. Vio-
lets are about done now and Harrisii are
plentiful enough to supply the ash barrel.
Geo. Bruner's Sons are bringing in choice
hybrid roses in pots. Robert Murphy's
Sons are distinctly in it with Jacqs.

H. SCHWARZ.

Lynn and Thereabouts.

A third better trade is the concensus of
opinion hereabouts as expressed by most
of the trade when questioned about their
Easter business. Gibbs Bros, cleaned up
everything, running short on Hlies. Chas.
Otis had a fine run on carnations as well
as Harrisii. Wm. Miller & Sons were
driven with work and were handicapped
by the illness of James L. Miller, a junior
member of the firm. I am pleased to
report him as improving and hope to see
him about as usual in a short while.
S. M. Gould cleaned everything out at
an early hour and numbers were turned
away. This really is true of every dealer
in the city, the Newhalls, Goodwin, Lord,
Thompson, Wyman & Son, Quintan
Bros., Davenport, Lewis, Richards, in
tact all report demand far in excess of
supply.

In the death of Henry Young Lynn
loses one who started back in the days
when Lynn's florists could be counted on
one hand. From a town with only two
growers he has watched the development
into a busy city with upwards ot eighty
growers. His kindly smile and word ot
cheer will be missed, for most of us had
learned to know him as a true friend.

E. G. Blaney. Jr., reports trade at
Swampscott as far ahead of 1899, every-
thing being sold out early and better
prices prevailing.

J. M. Ward & Co., with an immense
stock of potted plants and cut flowers,
were unable to meet the Easter demand.

Mrs. J. M. Julyn, H. T. Conant & Co.
and McGee, Geary & Co., of Salem, are
all greatly pleased with the increase ot
trade at Easter.

E. Hayden and J. B. Reynolds report
trade at Marblehead away ahead of last
year.

Ed. Kaulback & Son, of Maiden, dis-
posed of 5,000 longiflorums, which were
in fine shape, at a good margin.

Tap.

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The American Florist.

April 28,

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, Aaate; $1.00 per inch.

Cash with Order.

No Special Position Guaranteed.

Discounts are allowed, only on consecutive inser-
tions, as follows — 6times.5 percent. 13times,
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 Advertising Department of the American
Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen
and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines on/r.

Orders lor less tlian one-hall incli space not accepted.

Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to
secure insertion in the issue for the following
Saturday. Address

AMERICAN FLORIST CO., CHICAGO.

Gbowers report that leading kinds of
geraniums are already well sold out.

We are in receipt of a nice box of the
may flower (Epigaea repens) from C. W.
Sibley, of Athol, Mass.

As an indication of the demand for car-
nations, it may be stated that one prom-
inent fi'-m sold over 100,000 rooted cut-
tings of new varieties this season.

The coal combine in the Illinois and
Indiana fields, one of the strongest ever
perfected, promises to make next winter's
heat cost growers nearly one-third more
than last year.

There was recently reported at
Chicago a case in which the death of a
child was attributed to diphtheria, con-
tracted by plaving with flowers which,
in the course of the funeral, the father of
the child had taken from the grave of a
neighbor's child, a victim of the same
disease. The secretary of the health
department threatens to prosecute the
undertaker for permitting the flowers to
be taken from the grave.

Greenhouse Building.

Detroit, Mich.— G. A. Rackham, carna-
tion house 18x102. C. H. Plumb, rose
house 28x128; carnation house 20x117.

Waterville, Me.— H R. Mitchell & Son,
house 60x120 and potting shed 20x60.

Toronto, Ont.— Geo. Mills, range of
houses. John Gard, one house.

Portland, Ore —Martin & Forbes, two
carnation houses 22x144.

Mimico, Ont — Grobba & Wandrey,
two houses 13x150, one house 16x80.

Augusta, Ga.— H. W. T. Balk, one car-
nation house.

Edgely, Pa.— Floral Exchange, range
of houses.

St. Augustine, Fla.— East Coast Hotels,
conservatory.

Wethersfield. Conn.— Arthur J. Pike,
carnation house, 20x100.

The Rose Society's Second Show.

Proof sheets have been issued showing
the schedule of premiums offered for the
first summer exhibition of the American
Rose Society, to be held in the winter
garden of the Eden Musee, New York
city, June 12, 13 and 14, 1900. On the
first day cash prizes to the amount of
$153.50 will be awarded in ten classes
for various collections, and $52 for ten
classes of six blooms each of hybrid per-
petuals and hybrid teas; $14is offered for
twenty-five sprays of Crimson Rambler.
On the second day there are four classes

open to private gardeners only, for
which silver to the value of $87 is offered;
then there are three classes open only
to amateurs for which $14.50 is oflered.
The spi-cial premiums include the Stoeckel
cup, valued at $100, offered for the best
thirty-six plants of hardy garden roses, in
pots, not less than twelve varieties; the
Henderson cup, valued at $50, for the
best display of roses grown in the open
ground in not less than seventy-two
blooms; the Joline cup, for the best vase
of La France, not less than thirty-six
blooms; the Sturges medal, for best vase
of Lamarque; the E. M. Wood prizes for
Marechal Niel, the Siebrecht prizes for
Belle Siebrecht, and the society's certifi-
cates. All exhibits must bear the name
of each variety, properly attached; the
judges will not consider any exhibit not
so labeled. Copies of the bulletin of the
society, containing the rules and schedule
may be had by addressing Leonard
Barron, secretary, 136 Liberty street.
New York.

Society of American Florists.

DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION.

John H. Dunlop registers Rose Lady
Dorothea, a sport from Sunset, origin-
ated with Mr. Dunlop in the spring of
1895. Color, outer petals deep peach,
pink to Indian red at base; inside, soft
flesh color, deepest in mid-winter. Other
characteristics, as to color, vigor of
growth, etc., identical with the parent,
but omitting the objectionable feature of
malformed buds at any season of the
year. Can be disbudded to center bud,
which is always perfect.

Lager & Hurrell register Cattleya
labiata Mrs. W. C. Squires. Flowers
large, sepals and petals broad and mas-
sive, of a dark rosy mauve. Lip very
large with fringed margins, the expanded
portion crimson purple, posterior part
stained with straw buff and crimson
purple. The unusual flowering season of
this variety is due to the plant having
been imported late in fall.

Wm J. Stewart, Sec'y.

Gloxinias and Begonia Rex.

Ed. Am. Florist:— Please tell me how
to treat gloxinias and rex begonias as to
temperature and shade. N. U.

Rex begonias are benefited by shading
at all times, although very little is
required in winter time, merely placing
them in a shady part of the greenhouse.
A thin shading will suffice during the
early part of spring but as the sun
becomes more powerful, especially during
the summer, it will be nectssary to use a
thicker shading. A night temperature of
60° is required during the winter months.
During the summer established plants,
which need plenty of air day and night,
can be placed out of doors in some shel-
tered, shady place. Rex begonias require
a rich, porous soil composed of two parts
loam, one part leaf mold, one part rotted
manure, one part sand and a little lime.

Gloxinias, when started, require a night
temperature from 65° to 70° with a rise
of 5° to 10° in daytime. They will
require very little water until they begin
to grow freely. Maintain a moist atmos-
phere in the house. They are more easily
watered when placed on shelves erected
on the greenhouse bench, the highest
shelf at the back, with a gradual slope to
the walk, similar to a flight of stairs;
besides you are less liable to wet the foli-
age when watering and that is one of the
essential things to ivoid if you want to
grow good gloxinias, especially if you

use cold water from the hose. I prefer to
use the watering pot when watering
gloxinias and water under the leaves.
Wet the benches occasionally to keep
down thrips. The soil should be one
part fibrous loam, one part half-rotted
leaves, a sprinkle of sand, a little fine
rotted cow manure, with thorough drain-
age. When growth has started the
plants will need shading lightly by spray-
ing naptha and white lead on the glass.
As the sun gains in strength use lath
shades over the painted glass. When com-
ing into flower water with weak liquid
manure occasionally. When in flower
remove to a cooler house where more
air can be given but avoiding cold
draughts. When through flowering the
plants can be placed out doors in a frame
where they can be protected from heavy
rains. They can be stored in a warm,
dry cellar in winter, or the pots can be
placed on their sides under the green-
house bench. Keep them dry until time
to start again. Robert Shore.

Louisville.

PROSPEKITT IN THE BLUE GRASS METROP-
OLIS — BUSIEST SEASON ON RECORD. —
EVERYTHING SELLS.— PERSONAL DOINGS
OF INTEREST.

This has been the best season the flo-
rists of Louisville ever experienced, trade
being good all winter, holding up well
through Lent and culminating in the
biggest Easter on record. Lilies were in
greatest demand but after it was all over
there were s ime still on hand, doubtless
the result of the fear that more orders
had been taken than could be filled.
Jacob Schultz and F. Walker & Co.,
probably did the most in the plant line,
the former renting an extra store for the
purpose.

Wm. Mann has grown some of the
finest Boston ferns ever seen here. He is
getting his lull share of the trade although
he is located far from the center of town.

Joseph Coenen & Co. are hustlers; it is
by their own labor that they have built
up the fine range of glass with which
they are doing their present large
business.

Nanz & Neuner report their catalogue
trade heavy this year. They have had
some splendid azaleas in their window
recently.

Chas. Raynor, of the Anchorage Rose
Co., one of the best rose growers in
Kentucky, sailed for Europe on April 18,
accompanied by his son.

It seems that every decorative plant in
town was rented out for use in churches
at Easter.

A. Stickler has discontinued business,
torn down his greenhouses and sold the
material.

Ed. Morat has discontinued his store,
being succeeded by Henry Schnatz.

H. G. W.

OBITUARY.

MRS. J. L. SCHILLER.

Mrs. Schiller, wife of J. L. Schiller,
the seedsman of Thirty-fourth street,
New York, died April 22. Mrs. Schiller
had not been well for some time, but it
was only recently that her illness was con-
sidered serious. The remains were con-
veyed to Hagerstown, Md., her former
home, for burial.

M. J. m'carthy.

Death has again entered the ranks of
the workers in horticulture at Providence,
R. I., and removed a young man well
known and highly proficient in liis profes-

igoo.

The American Florist.

1213

sion. M. Joseph McCarthy was born in
Boston torty-one years ago and ior
almost twenty- five years he had been
assistant superintendent of Swan Point
Cemetery where his work was of the
highest character and his faithfulness is
attested by the fact that in all that quar-
ter of a century he never once failed to
personally make out the pay roll. Mr.
McCarthy leaves a widow and four chil-
dren to whom the directors of Swan
Point Cemetery presented a testimonial
of the esteem in which the deceased was
held, together with resolutions ol sym-
pathy.

JOHN BREITMEYER.

The trade lost one of its veterans and
one of its most popular, respected and
successful members by the death of John
Breitmeyer at Mt. Clemens, Mich , on
Saturday evening, April 21. Mr. Breit-
meyer was born in LangenKandel,
Bavaria in 1835. He came to America
in 1852 and settled in Detroit, establish-
ing a market garden at the comer of
Gratiot and Dequindre streets. A few
years later he bought several acres of
land on Mack avenue and built green-
houses for growing both vegetables and
flowers, the latter being sold at his store
on Bates street. His retail place was
afterwards located on Miami avenue.
Buying the same property a few years
later he built upon it a modem store and
greenhouse. In 1SS6 he established his
rose houses at Mt. Clemens and year
after year added to the establishment
until it became the largest area of glass
in the state of Michigan. He gave his
personal attention to the management
of this place and, assisted by two of his
song, made the product famous for its
quality. Some of their seedling chrysan-
themums and such carnations as Mayor
Pingree and Cerise Queen have done
much to extend his lame. He planted
several acres with grapes, took particu-
lar delight in their culture and was emi-
nently successful with them. About
three years ago failing health obliged him
to retire from active work and a year
ago he made a visit to Europe, returning
much improved in health. His last
illness was very brief. He is survived by
a widow, four daughters and five sons,
all of the latter being associated with
him in the extensive and prosperous
business his industry had built up. He
was a man of sterling character, with an
amiable and charitable disposition. It
was only necessary to enjoy his acquaint-
ance to be the recipient of his well-known
hospitality. The obsequies took place
on Tuesday, April 24, the Detroit Flo-
rists' Club attending in a body and send-
ing a large scroll of violets, carnations
and orchids on which was the simple,
significant inscription "True." On Mon-
day evening the club met and caused the
following to be inscribed on the records:

Whereas, God in His providence has
removed from our midst Mr. John Breit-
meyer, therefore be it

Resolved, That in his death the Detroit
Florists' Club has lost a faithful friend, a
beloved brother, and an earnest worker
in all that makes our profession honor-
able and valuable. To know him was an
honor, and to be his friend was a boon
to be coveted. He was a good man, a
good florist and his word was as good
as his bond. We extend the sympathy of
our club to the bereaved family and ask
that we be allowed to share in their sor-
row, for we loved him, and his memory
shall be forever enshrined in our hearts.

Danville, Va.— J. H. Rhodes has just
completed anew carnation house, 18x44.

SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE.

AdTertlsementB under mis bead will be Inserted at
the rate of 10 oenta a line (seven words) eaoh Inser-
tion. Cash must ac(K>mpany order. Plant advs. not
admitted under this head.

Every paid Hubsciiber to the American 1<t>obist
for the year I'.Kii Is entitled to a Bve-llne want adv
(situations only) free to be ased at any time darlDR
the year.

SITUATION WANTED-Age 34 sober and Indus-
trious; trxperl nee with cut tlowers. plants, etc.;
Commercial or private Addn-sn

Gahdener, Troy, N Y.

SITDATION WANTKU-RyasloBle ma", as head
as-lstant rose grower; Uye-rs' experience; age
28. tend particulars and state wages Addr, ss

R M, care \merlcan Florist

SITUATION WANTBD-By an experienced grower
of cut tlowers and plants, to take ch >rge. 10 vear's
In last plac : state witg«^s. Florist.

Julllan Uotel. 3817 State street, Chlcigo. 111.

SITUATION WANTRD-By a thoroughly competent
grower; age 'iG: 12 years' experience with all
commercial stock. Steady and sober, tfest of refer-
ences Address Chicago care Am. h'lorlst

SITUATION WANTED— By n married man as
manager or foreman In a private or commercial
place; 33 year"' t^xperlence. German, aged 37: 8 years
on present piflce. Best of references: vicinity of Vew
York preferred. Address A K. care Am, Fl rlst.

SITUATION WANTED -A position In or near
ChlcBg » by all round man. Al rose and orchid
grower also familiar with greenhouse construjtton,
competpnt to take charge of private or commercial
place. 10 yesrs' experience east and west Address
Florist. 2725 Wabnah Ave,- hlc-igo. III.

SITU\TION WANTED Ai foreman. 25 years' expe-
rience 1 1 growing of plat ta for catalogue tiaae:
also growl' g of plants for i^tore trade: the forcing of
all kinds of bulbs ar d p'ants for (Thrlstmas Bast^-r
a' d cpring trade F■"lr^t-clsss prop 'gat r ut all kinds
of plants, such as roses, hardy plants, hardy shrubs,
etc Good references Married, small family. Will
be disengaged soon Address

Florist a. care American Florist.

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ANTHiD—Two Founpmen for carnnioo ' n1 rose
huueea. State experience nnd wa^es want d.
F. BuRKi Beiievu«. Pa

ANTED— Addreea of Louis Tnixler, a practical
and ornamental tlorlst

Teos B. Bull. Bakerefleld. Cal.

ANTED— A very )i"od. all around eree"houBe
man. Must be lively Waltek Retzbr & Co ,
2016^59 Clarendjn Ave . i.hlcago.

W

ANTBD AT ON^E-YounK florist to assist In
greenhouse wtTk Address

Fra.\k bet, 2780 N 40th Ave.. Chicago.

WANTED- toy to learn the tfeeohouse business
of grow. ng rosea and carnation. In answering
state age. Address Jno. Wvlaxd, De Haven, Pa.

WANTED— A florist for general greenhouse work;
must be sober. Industrious and tmsiy Wages
$2} per month and board Send rec< mmendatlons.
I. L. PiLLSBCRV. Galesburg. 111.

WANTED— A rose grower who thoroughly under-
stands growing A No 1 stock A good chance
for the rluht man Refere ces required Address
ADOLPH H.PoEaLMANN, vloiton Grt-ve, III.

WANTED— A young man wanting to learn the
florists trade or c»n<^ hiving som-* exoerl-ncein
the bnslness. State w^hbs with board and room.
Address Florist care American Florist.

WANTED AT ONCE-2 or 3 young men for general
gree- house w< rk:mu8t be ao- d workers Good
wages and steady work. Seuii references, wl'h wages
expected, to Cari ^IR^cB,

GtrdenerL. «. & M S. Rv Co.HlU dale. ^Ich.T

WAN -ED AT ONCE-Competenl,^lugle florist, on
commt'tclal pittce where roeea. carnations,
'mums and general stock Is grown. Good plac^ for a
good man, riend references. State wages, and ad-
dress at once, Gu.nnar Teilmann. Marlon, Ind.

WANTE D— Young man not over 23 years of age, to
assist In rose houses; ore who has had some
expert nee In retail work, maklng-ap. etc . preferred.
Must be temperate Wages $38 per month and room.
Work the year round. Apply to

Robert Miller. Mgr ,
Exeter Rose Conseivatorles, Exeter, N. H.

WANTED — Greenhouse engineer, to look after
pumps, do piping brlckwoik and repair glaztntr;
must have an eye t > carpenter work, and be supplied
with most necessary tools Wpgee $50 per month,
with 8te«dy posltlor. the year around. Married man
preterred. i'ali or address

Geo. Reinbekg, 51 Wabash Ave , Chicago.

WANTED— A foreman, to Uke chsrge of HO COO
equare feet of glass: must thoroughly und^jr
stand how to grow roses, carnations and mums, also
a general plant st ck. Good wages. First class ref-
erences required. A splendid opportunity for a capa-
ble man. Address Foreman,

care American Florlet, Chicago.

FOR SALE OR RBNT-Commerclal place; location
the best. R D Baker. Canon city. Colo.

FOR SALE- Free fuel. 50(j0 feet glacs Great chance
for florists or gardeners Only ^00 cash. Account
sickness. Write quick. Free Fuel, care Am. Florist.

FOR SALE CHEA°-8Ix hothouses (85x11 each). 4-
room dwelling, cellar, fhedt Uol water. No
competliton. A bargain. Address

W h WINN. White nan. III.

FOR ^Al,K -Established tlorlBt business, city of
40(X)0.iivo houses.. v-tH 000 feet of glaHsoneor
three acres uf land Stock Ht appralshl. Very little
compi-tttton. Bargain; Investigate. AI»o lUO farms.
Apply to PooRB'8 Farm agency.

104 Merrimack Sc. HAverhM. Mass.

FOR SALE— In famous RIdgwood Avenue, Da^tona,
Fla..O'ie acre nf land with »lx-ro m dwelling,
half acre of Klass fl led with orangig. bananas, pine-
apples and v^-geiuDlen G'xd market and good prices.
Rare opportunity Address

'1 F THorT. Daytona. Florida.
Please mention thU j mrnal In your answer.

WANTED. ~~

STEADY, RELI \BLE MAN, experienced
in assorting and packing cut tlowers,
roses and carnations. Also good on
desi<nwork. Permanent place to good
man. Send reference, age ani salary
fxnected Wholesale,

care W. .J. Stewart, fiTBrom field St., Boston, Mass.

FOR SALE

One of thf brst

In the country, right in the cent-r of Milwaukee,
an e.xcellpnt place for ihis businoss: or else green-
houses with three acres of land near the city are for
sale at a bargain. Inquire of G. VO K Cor Mil-
waukee and Oneida Sts., Milwaukee. Wis.

For Sale

Three Grei-nhouses, 20.V 80 each, two short
span to south, one even span: steam heat,
five years old, best cypress n aterial,
stccked with plants, etc. Possession
given immediatelv, hous> s to be moved.
Good town. 60(10 peoule. Sell altogether

only. Write for particulars

JOH// LIEBEo, Maryville. Mo.

FOR SALE.

E-tcellent establishment of 7000 square feet of
glass in Chicago suburb. Stocked with carna-
tions, smilax and miscellaneous plants; Ii4 acres
of good land 8 room dwelling. Would like to
dispose of place by May 1, if possible, as I »m not
able to give it my attention.. Address

MRS. P. F. LAW. River Grove, III.

FOR SALE

240 acres of land on Isthmus of Tehaunte-
pec, state of Vera Cruz, Mexico. For full
particulars write

ROLAND HUGHES,

846 New York Life BIdg. K»NSAS CITY, MO.

FAD ^11 F A first-class greenhouse business
■ un o-^LL. about 80 miles from Chicago.
Have 11,000 square feet of glass and considerable
valuable ground. Located in central part of city
of about 20,0(0 popula'ion ma es the property
quite high priced. Any live florist with small
capital can purchase a fine range of glass very
reasonably; doing a fine business. Can give long
lease of ground with privilege of buying or will
sell part of ground. FA'erything is as good as
new and a bargain — a chance you won't often get.
Good reasons or selling. Don't inquire unless
you mean business. Ad's Flofst, care Am. Florist.

=^FOR SALE —

A fine farm of 439 acres of rolling land under
cultivation, a fine dwelling, good water, plenty of
fruit trees. An excellent opportunity. Write for
particulars. Price, $5,500.

A large plant situated in a large town in Ohio,
60,000 ft. of glass. A modern place, fully equipped
and stocked. Three dwellings. City store, furni-
ture and equipments. Reasons for selling and
price will be furnished on application.

Any of the above named properties is a fine bar-
gain, and those desiring to purchase will do well
to communicate with us. These are only a few of
the properties that we have for sale and leasing.

SMITH & SMITH,

p. 0. Box 869. 345 Sixth Ave., PITTSBURG. PA

1214

The American Florist.

Aptil 28,

Orders From All Parts,

Am. Florist Co. — It is remarkable the
amount of orders the one two-inch ad.
brought me from the special number of
jour paper. Orders came pouring in
from all parts of the United States, and
they are still coming. It now keeps me
busy writing, as I am sold out. The
American Florist is O. K.

W. W. Coles.

Kokomo, Ind., April 16, 1900.

Who!?5aIe flower/arKjfe)

CINCINNATI, April 26.

Boiei, Beauty, select 40 00

" " medium , 20-00

Bride 6.00(5 8.U0

BrldesmaKl 6 00® 8 00

Meteor t> OOc 8.00

Perle 1 00® 5 00

0«m»tlone 1 51® 2 00

fancy 3 00® 6 00

Lilly of the valley S.WKS i 00

Violets 60® .76

Boman hyacinths 2 00® 3.00

Dutch " 4 dOfa 5 00

Harrtsil 12.50® lo.OO

Callas lO.OUisl; 60

DaSodlls 3 00

Tuilps 3.00® 4.00

Narcissus 3 00

StOCkH 2 00

Swejt peas 100

dmllax 15 10

Adlantnm l.oo

Common ferns -20

Asparagus 50. CO

ST l,otn». April 26.

Eoaea, Beaaty, short stems 2 00® 8.00

medium 10 60^20 00

lanoj 2o.00a.40 UU

Bride, Bnaesmald 4.00® 8.00

Meteor 4 dO® 8 00

" Perle Wootton 3.00® 4 00

CamatlonB. common 100

fancy 1.60® 2.50

Lily of the vauey 3.00

Violets 25® 40

Narcissus 2 liO® 3.00

Boman hyacinths 2 00® 4.00

Dutch •■ 300® 4.00

Sweet peas 50® 1 00

CaUas 8 OtfelO 00

Harrtsil 8 00® 10 00

Tulips 2 00® 4 00

Bmilal 12.6(l®16 00

A.dlantnm 63® l.CO

Asparagus 15.0U®60. 00

MILWAUKIK. April 26.
Boses, Beauty, long ....perdoz. 3 00® 4 00
medium " " 1 60® 2.5'J
short •• '• .60® 1.00

" Bride. Bridesmaid. . 2 00® 6.00

" Meteor 2.00® 6.00

Kalserin 6.00® 8 00

Carnations, ordinary 1.50® 2 00

fancy 2.0(@ 3.00

Violets 60(9 1.00

Daffodils 3 00® 4 00

Lily ot the valley 3 Ou® 4 00

Boman hyacinths 2 1,0® 3 OU

Narcissus 3 00

Callas 8,00«.15 00

Harrisll 12.50a.lo 00

Mignonette 2.00® 3.00

Adlantum 75® 100

Common ferns 35

Bmllax 15.00

4aparagns 65.00

Qalax leaves .20

PITTSBUKQ, April 26.

Boaea, Beauty 3. 00® 35 00

Bride. Bridesmaid 3.00®I2.00

Meteor 3.00®12.00

•• Kalserin 3 00®8.0O

•• Perle 3.00® 6.0O

Cusln 3.00® 6 00

Carnations I 50® 4.00

Lily of the valley 2 00® 4.00

Violets, double 20® .76

California 20® .30

Daffodils 3.00® 4.00

Harrisll 6 00®10.00

Tulips 2.001*3.00

Pansles ■ . .60® .75

Lilacs, per bunch 1.00® 1 60

Daisies '-5® 1.50

Mignonette 7!)is) 2 60

Bmllax 15 U0®20.00

Wild gmllax per case 3.60®6.00

Adlantum 76® 1 00

Hardy ferns 2J

Aaparagus bunches 40

" strings 36® 7.)

Sprengeril. bunches. . .50®! 00

Qalax leaves .15

Denvek, April 35.

Boses, Beauty, seieci 2O.00(s:i5.C0

ordinary 8.00@I5.00

" Bride. Bridesmaid 4.01® 6.10

Meteor 4.00(<ii 6.(jo

" Pene, Wootton 3 CO® 5 00

Carnations, ordinary i CiO(9 2.00

fancy 2.00® 3 LO

Lllyof the valley 4.00

Violets 60

Callas 12 60

Harrisll 12 611

Daffodils 4.00

Tulips 4.0O

Bweei peas • 60® ,76

Asparagus 50 00

Bmllax 15 00®;7.00

Ferns .;10

Galax leaves .20

^'^liF ORCHID PLANTS s'^

In order to make room for new importatioDs shortly to arriVR we will offer for
sale during March a tine lot of Cattle>as, Dendrobiums, Oncidiums and Cyp-
ripediums of the varietied most suitable for commercial purposes.

This is an excellent opportunity for florists to secure desirable varieties of
orchids cheap, as the prices have been made low in order to move the stock quickly.

Each. Dozen.

CATTLEYA LABIATA, the largest and most popular of the kind % Ja $ 8 00

DENDROBIUM FORMOSUM, bridal bouquet orchid 50 5X0

ONCIDIUM VARICOSUM, enormous yellow sprays 1.25 l2.ao

CATTiEVA TRIAN/E IS.OO

{TV. B. These tilants are fully established, being principally from last yearns importations.)

^nP Al A I We have taken from our propagating cases a surplus of young
drCblAL stock or which we offer

A^ALYPHA SA^DERM. nice plants, 2H-in per dozen, $1.00

DRACAENA TERWINALIS nice plants, 2H-in " 1.00

{Special prices will be quoted on application for these plants in quantity from the sand.)

W. A. MCFADDEN.
OUR TERMS ARE STRICTLY NET CASH

UPON RECEIPT OF STOCK. rosebank."

CINCINNATI.

mmnmmmmmmfh

"There is Corn in Egypt Yet."

We have been selling good Flowers for a long
time now. We can keep it up.

E. C. AMLING.

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWERS. 32-34-36 Randolph St.,

WALTER S. HEFFRON, Mgr. ...CHICAGOj ILL.

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ALL KINDS, BUT ALL GOOD.

Cut Flowers at Wholesale.

5 HOLTON &. HUNKEL CO., ?

2 MILWAUKEE, WIS. 's

'iir'l''Ii"«'«|r|rM''l'"M'<l"l*"«'M''ir»''|'"«'M"l''M''l'MrM''l'"M'M"l''«''l''l'"M''l''l»-M''l''iri|''l''ir'rM' M''r'irM''l''M'»l"l»(P''r'l»-M'^r

HUDSON & CO. Cincinnati.. l^t^iT^.^.,,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS, Cut Fiower Co.,

1527 PINE STREET. I Snnati'o WHniESALE FLORISTS.

Phone, Kin.ochD 83. ST. LOUIS. MO. | c'on'signments Sol.cted. '

Consignments Solicited. Prompt returns guaranteed. | Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

SUCCESSFUL SELLERS

are the successful growers who advertise inJ^ Jtjtjt^jtjtjt

-THE AMERICAN FLORIST.

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The American Florist.

1215

niiiiiimuiiiiiniiiiiiiiitiiitititiiuiiiiiiiiimiiiitimtiiiutititiuiitnitiiiiiiitniiimiimtig

J. B. DEAMUD.

SUCCESSOR TO ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO.

51 WABASH AVE..

I'er Dozi'n.

AM. BEAUTIES, Ex. long J2.i)0 to J3.00

" 24-iuoh stems, 2.00

20 " " I. SO

short " 1.00

Per ino

CARNATIONS, fttiicy J3.00 to »1 00

" standard vars. asst. 1.00 to ]..'>0

BRIDES 4.00to IJ.OO

HRIDKSMAIDS 4.00 to 0.00

MKTKORS 4.00to 600

PERLKS 2.00to 4.00

VALLEY 3.00to 4.00

TULIPS 3.00to 4.00

LIL. HARRISII e.OOto 8.00

CHICAGO.

Per 100.

CALLA LILIES t8.00 to Sli..*

VIOLETS, double 60 to .7.S

" single 50

ADIANTUM 73 to 1.00

ASPARAGUS SOcts.

SMILAX 13.50 to

GALAX Green or Bronze, $1.25 per M.
FANCY FERNS... «1. 50 per M.

fNo. 1 contains 15 lbs.

No. 2 " 20 lbs.

7 No. 4 " 35 lbs.

No. 5 " 40 lbs.

WILD SMILAX.
(Caldwell's.)

[No. 6

50 lbs .

20.00

.l.T

.20
12.50
3.50
4..=S0
550
6.50

"Prices subject to change without notice.
CATALOGUE OF CARNATION CUTTINGS NOW READY.

McKellar £ Winterson's

Modern Supply House

is the place to buy your CUT FLOWERS, SUPPLIES, SEEDS, Etc
MASSACHUSETTS FANCY FERNS, loooSi.so; 5000 lots, $6.25

Other specialties, ORCHIDS, FANCY ROSES, FANCY
CARNATIONS, SELECT VIOLETS.

WESTERN AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED

For prices see our
New Catalogue

IMPERIAL PLANT FOOD AND FERTILIZERS.

n^ l@^For prices on Cut Ffowers see Chicago quotations in this paper.

M All stock at lowest possible prices. wkite for catalogue.

I McKELLAR & WINTERSQN, wa^Vs^h' I've.. CHICAGO.

WEILAND AND-RISCH

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

GEO. REINBERG,

Wholesale Grower of Cut flowers.

BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

All Stock ut lowest market rates. Send in your
orders.

61 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Please nientson Ihi- A merican Florist when ivt iling.

PETER REINBERG,

Grower and Wholesaler of Cut flowers.

500.000 FEET OF GLASS.
Headquarters for American Beauty.

Carnations, Blooms and Cuttings.

51 Wabash Ave.,

CHIOAGO. IlL.

It ia good business policy
to mention the

..AMERICAN fLORIST

when you write to an advertiser.

Wbol^^ale flower/\arK?J5

CHICAGO. April 27.

Roses. Beauty, extra long stems 3.00

30 Inch " 2 50

" 24 ■• " 2 UO

20 " " 1 50

15 " '• 1 25

•■ ' 12 " ' 1 00

8 " " 76

" Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00® >i 00

Perle 3.00© 5 00

Meteor 4 00® u 00

La France ... 4 Ooa r,.00

Golden Gate 8.0Kai2 00

Carnations 1.00(9 1 SO

fancy 2.00® 3 00

Violets 50& 1 UO

Lily of the valley 3.00® 6.00

Lilacs " .25® ,50

Mignonette 200® 6.00

Boman hyacinths 2.00® .1 00

Dutch hyacinths 4 Ol®10 00

N..rcl88U8 2 O0<a. 3.U0

Harrlsll 8.00®10 00

CttMas - 8 OOfalO 00

Tulips 4.10® 6. 00

Sweet peas 1.00® 3 UO

Adiantum 50® 1.00

Common term .15

Fancy ferns .20

Stnllal 12 50^15.00

Asparagus 60.00®b0.00

_ \ WABASH AVE.
CHICAGO

, WttDash Ave. and Randolph St.

UMiMM

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., CI1ICAG0.

Cut Flowers

Wkolesale Dealers and
Growers of

GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL.

A. L RANDALL ^

Wholesale Florist

Don't Forget that we are at 4 Waata-
Ing^ton St., Chicago.

Write for special quotations on large orders.

WHOLESALE

GROWER OF ROSES.

DGALEB IN

CUT fLOWCRS

J. A. BUDLONG,

37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL

Mention the American Florist.

Benthey & Co.

F. F. BENTHEY, Manager,

Wholesale Commission Florist

41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO.

^^^Consignments solicited

A. G. PRINCE & CO.

WHolesale 6ui Flowers)

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Agents for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attentiOK
paid to shipping orders.

76 & 78 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHIOAQO,

Wholesale Cut Flowers

504 LIBERTV ST. 'PHONE 2157.

M

CONSIGNMENTS

Florists' Supplies

^ Please mention the American Florist.

1216

The American Florist.

April 28,

Samuel %. Pennock.

Wholesale Florist,

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street,

.PHILADELPHIA, PA,

AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES.

CNTIV^ FCRTHEK NOTICE, WILL, BE OPEN FROM 6:30 A. M. TO 10:00 P. M.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND.

BOSTON...

FLOWERS

Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies.

Prloe Z^s-ta s33.aLllec3..

e^ iBroxxifleld St., ^OSTOIW, »<IA.SS

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, " ■"""""'" "'"•• " ''"'"'" ""'••

BOSTON, MASS.

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

WELCH BROS,, Sola Agents for FREYSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, S2.00 Der

Script Letters, S4.00 per 100.

NOTICE

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR

GHORMLEY & PERKINS,

Wholesale
Commission Florists.

New and Commodious Establishment ^ ^
at 57 W. 28IH SIREIT, NIW YORK. .?"«^

Prepared to handle large or small consign-
ments of cut flowers to growers' advantage.

TELEPHONE 2200 MADISON fQ.

Wholesale Florists, j^ jobbers in

Always on Hand:
CARNATIONS,

gRIOESMAIDS,
RIDES,

i'

V#^ SUPPLIES

(j, I FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.

84 Hawley Street. BOSTON.

H.G.BERNING

Wholesale Tlorist,

SUCCESSOR TO

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO....

1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

CHAS. B. STAHL

Wholesale Florist,

n S. nth St., Telephone 63-64. pniLADELPHIA,

Orders by mall, telegraph or telepbooe will
receive prompt attention.

ConalKnmenta of Kood stock solicited.

Please mention the A vierica n Florist whev it-r tti^ig.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S

COLOR CHART

la now acoejpted aa tbe atandard in preparing colo
' ■ bonaeaaa

w accepted aa tbe atandard in

descriptions, by many foreign t

well as In America.

PRICE 15 CENTS POSTPAID.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO . 322 Doarborn St Chtcaao

Wbol^ale [lowerT^arK^

PEtLASILPHIA, April 25.

Boae*. Tea 2

" ** extra H.

" Beauty, extra 20

flrsU 8

GamatlonB 1

fancy 3.

Uly of ttie TsUey , Daffodils 3

Vlo'ets

Mignonette I.

AaparaKUS 5 .

Bmllax 15

Adlantum 1.

Boston. April 25.

BOBBi. Beauty, extra '5

" " mO'^lum 8

" " culls 'i-

Bride. BrideHmaia, Meteor 1

" extra - t!

Brunner 12.

Camatlonji, ordinary.. .. 1

" fancy 2

Lily of tbe valley 'i

VIoieW

Dan .dllj 1

TU[lp8 . 1

LonRlflorums , 4

Callaa &

Mignonette I

Smilax It;

ABparaeus ... - .

0O@ 4 OO
00® 8 00
00(»3o 00
00<gl5 00
Wte 2 00
00® 1.00

.mm 4 00

50® .J5
00® 3 00
.00<,o75 00
U)®2o 00
.00® I 50

00® 20.00

ooeio 00

.1)0(8. 5 00
00® 4 00
I0&. 8.00
.0.625.(0
0(<® 1 50
00® 4.00
.00® 3.00
20® .BO
OOCi 2 10
(10® 2.00
OU® ti 00
lOdli S 00
00® 2.00
00(8.26.00
'HI. 00

O^fSTER**
. ^^vN, YORK

GIVE

US

A

TRIAL.!'

WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

Rosea. Carnations, and all kinds of
Seasonable Flowers in Stock.

Ufll C VRCTIUft Wholesale Com-

■■nil ri HAOIIIlU) mission Florist,

481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Floristj

1122 PINE STREET,

M ST. LOUIS, MO.

IV A GompLete line of Wire Deslfnia.

LEO. NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist,

N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS.

'""??Hr];"A'?o4 D. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Consignments ol Choice Valley and Roses solicited.

Geo. M. Moss,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA,

Long Distance Phone I~41-26 D.

Consignments ol Roses. Carnations, Violets solicited.

Milton W. Woodroffe & Co.

Successors to WM. C. SMITH,

Wholesale Florist,

1604. LUDLOW STREET.

■Phone 1-43-69-A. PHILADELPHIA.

Consigrnmenta SoUolted.

ELLISON & TESSON,

Wholesale Sliippiiij:

FLORISTS

3J34 Olive Street, J* Jit ^ Si. LOUIS, MO.

HOME CROWN STOCK.

...GEO. M. KELLOGG...

Largest Grower^oL.. Q^^ FloWCrS

Give U8 an order and we will please you.

Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL, MO.
Our Store, 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY. MO.

fJjy LONQ DISTANCE 'PHONK AT EITHER PLAOB

JOHN B. FERGUSON,

Wholesale riorlst,

6515 Fifth Ave, PITTSBURG, PA.

Long Distance 'Phone 2985.

Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets
Solicited.

J. M. COHEN, WHOLESALE FLORIST.

-ALWAYS ON HAND-

ROSES, PINKS AND VIOLETS.

CONSIGNMENTS 'SOLICITED.

22 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

I goo.

The American Florist.

1217

TOP GRADE

Carnations

BEAUTIES,
BRIDES.
BRIDESMAIDS,
METEORS,

VIOLETS and LILY OF THE VALLEY.

JOHN I. RAYNOR,

49 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

T»»I«phofie No. 199H MHdlHon Square.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Commission Florists.

SUPERB VIOLETS.

Telephone 2065 Madison Sqr. 42 WCSt 28th St., NEW YORK CITY.

THOMAS YOyNG, Jr.

Wholesale Florist,

Hew Telepbone Ho. 1803 Madison Bqnare.

43 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

WALTER F. SHfcRIDftN,

wHoiESAiE FLORIST

New Telephone No.
902 Madison Sq.

39 West 28th St, NEW YORK.

Roses shipped to all points. Jt Price List on application.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.
51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

New Telephone No 1905 Madison Square.
Price list on application.

Please mention the American Fiorul -w/ien wriling.

THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN
NEW YORK CITY FOR

Violets % Carnations.

eaOWlRS and UYERS make a note of this. It
will be to your advantage.

WM. H. GUNTHER.

30 West 29th Street.

New Telephone No. 551 Madison Square.

Please Mention the American Florist.

FRANK MILLANG.

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,

408 E. 34th Street,

Qui Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

Telephone 209 Madison Square.

N. Y. CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry.
Open for Cnt Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
Kvery MomlnK

DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT
FOR ADVERTISING.

JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary.

Please Mention The American Florist.

MOORE, HENTZ & NASI!,

Wholesale Cnminlssion Florists,

119 and 121 W. 23d St..

NtW YORK CITY.
Telbphonb 733— 18th.
Choicest Stock Slilpi.ed on a Commlsalon.

At rooms of N. Y.
Cut Flower Co.

Choice Carnations

Choice Roses Jt Jt

Traendly & Scheock

NEW YORK CITY

New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq.

38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange

Wbol^ale pbwer/\arKjfe

NBW TORE, April 25.

Rosea. Beaaty select in 00@'2O m

medium B. 00® 8 00

culls 2 000 5 00

Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor 59® 2 CO

Select t um !• 00

Jacq , Brunaer ti O0®li; CO

Carnations 1 tOi& 1 50

fancy 2 OOfai 4.U0

Lily of the vaUey 1 03® 2 60

Violets 15'» 40

Yellow narcissus 1.00® 3 00

Tulips 50® 1 00

Mignonette 1.00® 3 00

Sweet peas 50® ~5

Callas 4.00® 6 00

Harrisll 3 OOia 4 00

catlleyaa 40 OOisSO 00

Bmllai 15.00® 35 00

Asparagns 36 OU® 50. 00

Sprengeril, per doz. bunches 1®1 50

Adlantnm 50 .76

BurrAi;0, April 26.

Rosea, Beauty I0.00®50 n

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 6.0l®10.00

" Perle, Nlphetoa 6 00® S.OO

Kaleerin 8.00S16.00

Carnations, ordinary 1 50

" fancies 3.00

Lily of the vaUey 3.00® 4 00

VloieU 60® 1 00

Mignonette 2.(0» 6.00

DBfTndlls 3 00® 4 00

Dutch hyacinth 3 00® 4 00

Uarrlsll 10 00*12 53

Callas 3.liO®10 00

Tulips 3.0U.,i 4 00

Smllal 15 00®20 CO

Adlantnm 1.00® 1.60

Hardyfemi, Oalaz leaves 15

Asparagns 60.00®75.00

MILLANG & CO.

Commission Florists

48 West 29th St., NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1304 Madluon Square.
Capable, experienced. ConBignments aolicited.

The New York Gut Flower Co.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,
112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Telephone 733-18th. NEW YORK.

CONSIGN. HENT8 SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orderi.

GEORGE SALTFORD,

Wholesale Commission Dealer in ,^ j<

...Violets...

50 W. aptli St., jX NEW YORK.

Telephone Call. 1304 Madison Sq.

Please men/ ion t/te American Florist when ztfriting.

ford Bros...

txoe Wholesale Florists

111 West 30th Street, NEW YORK.

Coniignments Solicited. 'Phone, 157 Madison Sq.

M. A. HART,

COMMISSION FLORIST,

Can enpply ROSES and CARNATIONS In
beat quality and any quantity; VIOLKTS too.

44 WEST 29th street,

Tel. 325 Madison Square. NBW YORK.

ROSES.

VIOLETS.

miUS LANG

53 West 30th Street. NEW YORK.

CARNATIONS. VALLEY.

Telephone 280 Madison Square.
Remember us to our advertisers.

J. K. ALLEN

IS :ivow jvr

106 W. 28!h St., NEW YORK CITY,

where the best attention, as heretofore, wiU be given to CUT FLOWER CONSIGNMENTS. ExceUent
facilities and a fine line of customers. J- ^ J- J- Telephone 167 Madison Avenue.

Nowwehave FDW C HORAN Ro^^^-

TULIPS. ■■^ ■^^ ■■ " * ^^^ ■ i 1 ^^^r ■ ■ ' * ' ™ S The best of each variety

TULIPS
DAFFODILS.
FREEblAS.
PANSIES.
8WEET PEAS.
VALLEY,
ORANGE BLOSSOMS

47 WEST »28TH ST .
Madison Squa . NEW YORK.

CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

The best of each variety in
market Itee Item mildew.

VIOLETS,

in any quantity.
Special or Ordinary.

1218

The American Florist.

April 28,

The ^eed TRsii^b-

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

ALBXANDER RODGER8, PreS ; AI.BEHT MCCUL-

LODGH. Vlce-Pres ; 8. F. Willabd, Welhersfleld,
Conn., Sec'y and Treae.

SPECIAL BULB AND FLOWER SEED OFFER.

Seed potatoes are lower and appa-
rently in over-supply.

Suzuki &I1DA, of New York, have taken
new quarters at 11 Barclay street.

Among the farmers of the west seed
corn is said to be of poor germinating
quality.

Onion seed crop prospects in California
are reported rather unfavorable at pres-
ent, but it is too early to predict results
approximately.

St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co.
report that the catalogue mail trade
since March 15 has beaten all previous
records, daily sales ranging from ten to
thirty per cent more than last year.

One of our St. Louis correspondents
calls attention to the fact that a seed
firm of that city opens up its store at
2:30 o'clock a. m. for the convenience of
gardeners and farmers and wishes to
know what other cities practice this
early opening.

Nasturtium. Tom Thumb, mixed, per M ll>., 15s;
per lb., 4Uc^per 100 lbs., JSd.OO.

Nas'urtiums, tall mixed, per hi lb. 15c; per lb,
35(!; per lUO lbs., «30.

Ast'^r. Semples True Branching Mixed, per J4
o/.., 'J'<'; per oz. ,50c; per lb.. $5.

Aster. Semple's True Bran<;hiug. white, red and
shell pink, per H o/..,2Cc; per oz.. 75c.

A ter. Queen of the Market, the earliest of
Asters, white, crimson, blue and red in separate
colors, per }'i oz., 15c; per o/.., 50c.

Augusta, Ga.

N. L. Willett says the immense amount
of cotton being planted this year has
rather cut short the buying of miscella-
neous field and forage crops. On account
of the excessive amount of cold up to
April 1 there has not been the usual
amount of garden seeds planted. The
high price of beans and peas for seed has
prevented many of the poorer truckmen
from putting in the usual acreage of these
vegetables. A more than usual amount
of Irish potatoes has been planted. The
special shortage this year among truck-
men is Valentine beans. The price that
has ruled for the seed has not been less
than $8 per bushel. This has been the
main staple crop heretofore, with most
of our truckmen. Crops are not show-
ing up well, owing to too much cold and
rain up to the present time.

The Alexander Seed Co. reports that
sales have improved very much this year,
also that the sale of bulbs has increased
materially, and that the prospects are
good for a large September planting of
snapbeans along the coast.

L A Berckmans.

LOW PRICES on BUI BS& PLANTS

Amaryllis Eq^testrp. $4 per 100; A. l''orniosissin]:i.
$.S; A. .lohn-oni, $15; A. Vittata, $20 Anemones
for f:ill blooniine, fl. Beg'^nias, single, $2 5U;
double 14. Dallas. Spott*-d $-3; Little Gem »2.50,
Fragrance $10. Yellow $3i. Wlack 'lO, Caladium
Esculentum 5 to 7 $;;. 7 to 9 14, 9 to 13 $7. Cannas.
mixed. $1.50. n:iniHd. $2 up. C'inums. $7. Dahl-
ias, mixed, or to color. $4: tine named sorts. Cac-
tus or others. $5 per 101. Giaflioli. 2d size, $4 per
1000. Gloxinias, $3. Hyici-'ihus Candicaxs, 50c t<.
$1. Iris Germ inica. $loO. Ipomoet Pa-durata $3.
1. Me\iciinji,. monsters. $:i >. lilium Aurat m $.i.
L. Album, $0; I.. Sui'crbum, sninll. +I.;i5. IVladeria
Vine 60c. Montb'etias $1 Oxalis *l per lOiO. Mg-
ridias$1.50. TuberfS'-s. 1st size 75c, ;;d size 30c.
MiUa, Uesscra, Cjc'"b, $1 per lOf).

PLANTS. Aspiirag'is Sprengcri, $3 60 to
$20. stiibe Chincase new, flue, $10. Begonia
Duke Zeppelin, $lo. Hibiscus new sorts, $10.
Lace Fern, $i. Baby Primrose, $2.50. 2 new Sal-
vias,$8. Tropieoluu. Pho?be $■!. The Edelweiss,
soon to blooom,$6, Slyosotis Sutton's Gems in bud,
3 colors, white, blue, pink, $4 per 100, The Hardy
Chi* ese Begonia, sweet scented pink tlo%vers,
leaves olive and red; 8 by 10 inc.hc-tl ! grand. $6 per
100. New KeiTonia Gracilis, finest pink bedder, $fi
per 100. Japan Moruing Glory Seed, finest strain,
$1 per \h.. 10c per oz. Not less than 25 of any
kind at 100 rates.
A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia, Fa.

Pteau mention the A mertcan Florist when ■wnitns.

Begonias, single tuberous rooted, pink, crimson
and yellow 111 separate colors, 3lc per doz., $2
per 100; «18.0ii per 1000.

Lilium Auratum,7-9, in fine condition. $4..50 per 100.

Lilium Sp c. Rubrum, 7-9. $4.50 per 100.

Lilium Spec. Album, 7 9, $.5.75 per 100.

Oxalis summer tlowering mixed, 7c per dozen,
25c per IM, $1 .50 per 1000.

Tuberoses, No 1, Double Pearl, choice bulbs, 75c
per 100; $0 per 1000,

Tuberoses. No. 2, Double Pearl, 35c per 100; $2,50
per 1000.

Send for our quotations on Roman Hyacinths.
Paper White Narcissus, etc.

217 and 219 Market Street

jOHivsoiv «ss ®tok:e>«,

SEEDSMEN.

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

We are soliciting contract orders for crop of 1900

KENDEL'5 EARLY GIANT CORN.

Introduced in '97; catalogued by forty houses from Maine to Oregon in 1900. It
is past the novelty stage. It has come to stay. Genuine stock from the introducer,

A. C. KENDEL, Seedsman, Cleveland, Ohio.

FERN SPORES SOW NOW!

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra lar^e package of fresh Spores, sufficient for 3000 plants,
with full cultural directions, postpaid for $1.00,

EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U, S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

ESTABLISHED 1802

Floris's are invited to se d tor our quotations on

FORCING BULBS,

ROMaN HYACINTHS,

LILIUM HARRISII,

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM,

Etc., Etc.

We are large importers of HIGH CLASS BULBS.

J.MJHORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Street)

36 CORTUNDT STREET. NEW YORK

Cycas Stems.

TRUE "LONG-LEAVED" VARIETY

r^-D A nT:'n I 1 to 5 pounds,
GRADED I g j^ lo^pounds,

50 lb. lots, $5 00; 100 lbs. $9.00.
300 to 500 lb. lots, special.

LAWN SEED ^^S^PcTo'ti^

LAWN FERTILIZER.

PARKS.

Write for prices

We create d' mind for these by liberal
advertising. The>e will sell to your cus-
tomers and allow you good profits.

VAUGHUN'S SEED STORE,

CHICAGO:

84-86 Randolph Street,

New York:

14 Barclay Street.

VIGK'S SEEDS [L.

ALL nOMC-GROWN SEEDS.
.A.^T~E:I=?: !4-o/.. 1-07,.

Vick's Daybreak, pink $1 50 $4.00

" Purity, white 200 6 00

Branching Comet, white 2.50 8.00

Vick's Branching, in colors,
white, I ink, crimson and pur-
pl: e !h 25 .75

ii_^~TlaQe list, also Garden and Floral Guide now
ready. Send for it.

James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N.Y.

NOTICE.

l\Ve :ire now rendy lo i^iv \.iii LOWEST
esllin;it.es for KlivSr-cl;iss sloek of

Freesias, Harrisii. Callas Romans Paper While Nar-
cissus. Hyacinths, Tul ps. Van bions, Japan
longiflorum. Azaleas, Etc

Send us list and we will jj^ive flt.'ures. Address
H. H. BERGER & CO., (Kst. 78) 47 Barclay bt , N.Y.

Primula Sinensis. Roller's large- flowering, \i oz,
J3..i0; paoliet 2,10. : best EnKlish mi.xture, packet
50c, Cineraria li>'br. granditl.. choicest English,
piicket 5i)c. Cyclamen splendens grandifi., 500
seeds $r2 .^0: separate colors, 100 seeds 60c.; best
English mixture, packet SI. 00. Asparagus Spren-
ge'ii, 1000 seeds $6.50; 100seeds7,ic. Pansy, Rolker's
Giants. M oz. $1.25; packet 2,'>e.: Trimardeau, H
oz. 75c. ; packet 250, Other seeds see general Trade
list, niiiiled free.

August Rolker & Sons. 52Deyst., New York.

Pleaie mention the A me > ican Florist when u.<> iling.

Order now your Bulbs while vou can
make monev with

Paper White Narcissus Grandiflora,

EXTRA. $4 00 per 1000,

fri-^ M;irsiiiles. Hacking iree. 1st Dec, settle-
ment. \'t rv low prices on application for ROMAN
HtACINIHS and otber Kren. h Bulbs for forcing,

A. BERNARD. Grower and Exporter,

Caraueirunne. Var, France.

PEARL TUBEROE BULBS. 4-6-in , |S 50
per lULO. F^EE5lA REFRACTA ALBA,
Extra select Frencn, $6 uo per lOOO.

WINDSOR FLOWER SEED CO.,
No. 2 Milwaukee Ave. Detroit, Mich.

l^OO.

The American Florist.

1219

Dreer's Special Offer of HARDY PERENNIALS

Special List of Varieties Suitable for Gut Flowers.

ivrdoz. Per 100

Ai-liilli'iiTtM- P^'iirl. 2',-incli pots $0.6U $4.00

Anthem IS Tiiictoria, ^U-i'ich pots ftO 4. TO

Kolwayi. 2M-iuch pots 60 4.00

An<'raoDe.)aponica Alba, 2!-4-inch pots 60 4 00

EloKans, 2'4-iQch pots 60 4.00

" " Lady Ardilaim. Z%-u\c.\i pots 60 4 00

Whirlwind 2!-,i-inch pots 60 4.00

*' Quern Cliarlotte, new, 2;4-in. pots, 1.25 10 00

Bolton ia Asloroides, strouij divisions 7.5 6.00

LatisquamiL " " V5 6.00

Caryoptens Maslacanthus, 2'4-iuoh pots 60 4.00

CVanothus Gloire de Plantiert's, 3-inch pots 2.50 20.00

Clematis Recta, two-year-old 1.50 12.00

Coreopsis Lanceolata. strong clumps 75 6.00

Grandiflnra, strong clumps 75 6,00

Delphinium Chinensis. one-year-old 75 6,00

" Formosum, ' 75 6.(.K)

** Suli.hureum, two-year-old 2.00 15.00

Belladona, 3 inch pots 2 00 15.00

Frau Emma Metzser, 2V--inch pots 2.50 20 00

"Wilkie Collins, 2'4-inch pots 2.50 20.00

Doronicum Austnacum. strong plants l.< 0 8.O0

Caucasicum, " " 1.50 12.00

*' Escelsum, " " 1.25 10.00

Eupatorium Coe'estinum. strong divisions 75 6.00

Gaillardia Grandiflora, 3-iuch pots 75 6.00

4 " 1.00 8 00

Gypsophila Paniculata. strong one-year-old 75 6 00

Hdlenium Autumnale Superbum, htroug divisions. I .f'O 8 00

Graudicephalura Slruitum. strong divisions, .75 6 dO

" Pumilum, strong divisions 1 .25 10.00

Digitalis.

Per do/..

Helianthus Multiflorus fl. pi., strong divisions $0.75

" *' Maximus strong divisions 75

" Maximillinna. strong divisions 75

" Rigidus. strong divisions . . .

Heliopsis Pitcherianus strong divisions
" Scaber, strong divisions.

DELrHlNIUM.

.75

.75

.75

Mnjor, new, 2M-inch pots 1.00

., . . . J 2j^

1.00

Heuchera Sanguinea. 3-inch pots

" Alba 3 iu'-h pots

Hollyhocks. Dreer's Superb Double: strong clumps. White,

pink, SMlmon. y^-llow, bright red, maroon 1 25

Choice Mixture, strong clumps 1.00

Hollyhocks Allegheny, mixed, strong clumps 1.25

Hypericum Mo^eriin'ura, two-ye;i,r-old plants 1 00

Iris Ka'mpferi, 24 fin -st named varieties, strong 1.50

" " choicest mixture l.tX)

IncarviUea Delavayi, new 4.00

Lychnis Vespertina Alba Plena, strong clumps 200

" Chalc donica. tt. pi., strong 3-inch pots 1 50

" Visearia Solendens, strons clumps 1.25

Physostegia Virginica. strong divisions 75

" " Alba, strong divisions 75

Platycodon Japonicum, fl. pi., strong clumps 1 .00

GENERAL COLLECTION OF PERENNIALS.

Per 100

16 10

6.(10

6.00

6.00

6.00

6 00

8 00

10.00

8.00

10.00

8.00

10 00

8.00

10.00

8.U0

15.00

12.00

10.00

6.00

6.10

8,00

.ECTK

Perdoz. Per 100

Platycodon Mariesi. strong clump.s $0.75

Primula Veris, Eniilish Cowslip 75

Pyreihrum H>bridum, choice mixed seedlings, clumps 1.00

" " 3- inch pots 75

" Uliginosum, strong divisions 1. 00

Ranunculus Acris. fl. pi., stronij divisions 75

Phlox, The Pearl, fin*- white. 2i-4-incli pots 75

" 25 finest varieties In cul ivHtion, 2!^-inch pots 75

Rudbecaia Golden Glow, large clumps 1 25

strong divisions /... 50

" Newmanni, " " 75

Purpurea, " " ■ 1,00

Scabiosa Caucasica Blue, 3 -inch pots 1 .25

" •' Alba, 3 ■' '25

Stat ice Latifolia, on'*- \ ear-old plants 25

Tritoma Uvaria Grandiflora, clumps 1.50

*' " " strong divisions 75

" Pfltzeri. new. strong divisions 1.50

Veronica Longifolia Subsessilis, clumps 2.00

" *' " 2ii-inch pots 75

" Spicata, s'rong division-* 1 00

" " Alba, strong divisions 1.00

Per doz.

Achillea Filipendula. strong divisions $0.75

Millefolium Roseum. st»ong divisions 60

Aquilegia Chrysantha, 3-inch pots 75

" " clumps 1.00

" Alba. 3-inch pots 75

Arabis Alpina, strong divisions 75

Ar*'naria Balearica, strong 75

Ascle lias Tuberosa, strong 75

Anemone Pennsvlvauica. 3- inch pots 75

Armeria Maritima, 2J4-inch pots 60

Alba, 2>i-inch 60

Asters, 12 choice varieties 1.00

Boccot.ia Cordflta. strong divisions 75

Campanula Aiia'-a^folia, strong » ivisions 75

" Persici folia, 2'4 inch pots 60

" Pyraraidalis. 2^ " 75

Digitalis. (Fox Glove) str ng 1.00

Erigeron Pun-ureum, strong divisions 1 .50

Funkia Coerulea, " " 60

Alba. " " 1.00

" Variegata. " " 75

Geranium Sanyuineum " " 1. 00

Geu'ti Cocci neum, fl. i>l., 3-inch pots 1.25

Hemeroca lis Dumortieri 1.00

Fulva 50

Flava 50

" Kwanso fl. pi 75

Lysimachia Clethroides. sTong plants 75

Lythrum Roseum Superbum 3-inch pots 75

Meriensia Vir^-inica, 4-inch p ts l.fO

Monarda Didyma Rosea, clumps 75

Fistulosa Alba, " 75

Pardanthus Sinensis s rong divisions 50

Papaver Oricntalis, strong roots 75

For a full line of Hardy Perennials* Hardy Climbers and

HENRY A. DREER.

Vit 100
86.00
•1.00

5 00

6 (»
6.00
6.00
6 00
6 00
6.00
4.00
4.00
8.00
6.00
6.(0
4.00
6 00
8.CI0

12. M
4 00
8.00
6 00
8 00

10 00
8.(0
4.(0
4.(X)
5.00
6. 00
6.00
8.00
6.00
6. 00
3.<I0
6.00

Per doz.

Peusteinon liarbutus Torreyii, strong tjivisioiis $1.00

C'.erul™, " " 1.25

Phlox Subulata Alba 75

Atropdrpurea 75

" I ila'^ina 75

" NeLsoQi 75

" Rosea 75

Tt.e Bride 75

" Araoena 75

•* D(\aricata Canadensis 75

Pints, Hardy Garden, clumps in 6 vari ties 75

Primula Cortusnides Si^-buldii, 3 varieties 1.00

Spiraea Aruncus. strong 1 00

" B'llipendula tl. pi, strong 75

'* Ja'onica. strong 50

" Chiuensis, " 2 50

" Palmuta, " 1.25

Venusta, " 2.00

n mania, " 1.00

Stoivesia Cyanea. 2Vs-inch pots l."?5

Symijhytum Asperriniura Aureo-Var., 3-inch pots 1.25

Thaliotrum Aquilegifolium, stMug I 25

' Atropurpureum, strong 1.25

Thermopsis Caroliniana. strong 1. 00

Thymus Mnntanus Alhus, divisions 1.00

Vulgaris Co -cinea, " 1.00

Seruhyl'ura Aureum, 21'^-in pots ^ 60

Tradesoantia N'irginica. strong 75

Tricyrtis Hirta Nigra, 3-inch pots 1.00

Troll ius Euroi a?u3 1.00

Veronica ln<*ana, s(rong divisions 1 .nO

■' Rupestri^, strong divisions 1.00

Vinca Minor, clumps — '. 75

16.00
6 00
8.00
6.00
8.00
6.00
5.00

5 00
10.00

3.00

6 00
8.00

10. fO
10.00

10.00

12.00
6.00
10.00
15.00
5.00
8.00
8.00

Per 100

t 8.00

10 00

5.00

6.(0

600

6.00

5.00

5 00

6.00

fi 00

6.00

8 00

8.00

6.00

4.00

20.(0

10 00

15.00

8.00

10.00

10. OO

10.00

10.00

8 00

8 00

8.1(0

4.00

6.00

8.00

8 00

12.00

8 00

6.00

all other seasonable stock, please refer to our Current Wholesale Price List.

Chestnut Street,

Philadelphia, Pa.

Clematis Paniculata AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII

Cleinatls Paniculita. field grown 100 1000

No. 1 $800 $70.00

X size 10.00 80.00

Hydrangea P. G., 2 to 3 feet 9.00

3to4Ieet 12.00

Virginia Creeper 45.00

AtnpelopslB Veltchll field erown. 100 inro Rosea, Fellclte Perpetue 100. KOO

lOO 10 0 No 3 HOOJCloOO Irai cols Uvet ....•• COO

No.I $t>00*SODi) X "Ize .800 75UO 150 varletiee In 3 and 4-ln pots. ." 1000

No.2 SOO 1500 X.XslzegOO 85 00 Box Tree, (i to 13 IncUes 1000,10.00

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N. J.

1220

The American Florist.

April 28,

The Nursery Tmeib.

AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN.

W. J Peters. Pres.; D. 8. Lake, Vloe-Pres.
OioBOE 0. 8KAGKR, Rochester, N. Y., Seo'y.

S. F. McClane has purchased S. S.
Zeigler's interest in the Owatonna Nur-
sery Co.

Jackson & Perkins Co., of Newark,
N. Y., was the successful bidder tor three
out often separate lists, each comprising
some particular line of trees, shrubs,
plants or bulbs required by the Pan-
American Exposition. The three lists tor
which the orders were awarded to Jack-
son & Perkins Co. consisted of climbing
vines, trailing vines lor covering ground,
and hedge plants.

Washington,

TRADE HOLDS UP 'WISLL.— SPRING LATE
BUT SHRUBS AND TREES ARE BLOOMING.
—JOTTINGS.

Trade is keeping up in good shape with
some of the florists and prices are tair.
This has been a very backward spring.
The magnolias are about two weeks late
but are blooming very finely now. The
flowering peaches are beautiful this year.
The market people are brmging in their
bedding plants and are making quite a
show.

The Washington Floral Co., F. W.
Bolgiano, Wm. Crawford, and the Ameri-
can Rose Company all had a large Easter
trade in plants and cut flowers.

A. Gude & Bro. are cutting a quantity
of fine American Beauty, Golden Gate,
Kaiserins, Bride and Bridesmaid roses.
Wm. F. Gude is quite busy as chairman
of the decoration committee for the
entertainment of the Mystic Shriners,
who meet here May 22 and 23.

J. H. Small & Sons had the decoration
for the recent Westinghouse dinner and
dance. Tbe house was decorated with
palms and spring flowers in general. On
the tables were vases fiUrd with growing
strawberries in fruit. The mantels and
walls had the appearance of an orchard
in full bloom. P G

660. fl. Kyni

PEKIN, ILL.

■ 23 Greenhouses. . .

60,000 reet of Glass.

We otter to tbe trade over 35, OCR) vounii Roses,
following varieties: Am. Keaulie-s "Perlca, Woot-
toDs, Metfors. Undea, Miiids. lielle Siebieoht,
Golden Guie We believe iu shifting; youn^i Roses
often. All stock offered iaS-^^ in. pots has been
shitted Irom 2-iu. and is i^liujiI to most stock
advertised as 3-ni., and whea we send it out is
well established. Send 50c or $1 for samples and
prices.

COLEUS.

Golden Bedd<T, Yellow (.^tueen, A'erschatTeliii
and mlx<:d.

GERANIUMS.

12 to 15,000 best bedding vars. in 3 and 4-in. poth.
Fine lot of

HELIOTROPE, SALVIAS, DOUBLE

PETUMAS, In 4-inch i.ois.

CANNAS.
Six varieties, tine plants, in 4-in. p<iis.

Hanging baskets of

SPRENQERII and BOSTON FERNS.

PaNSIE i by the thousands.
In fact, we have a large lot of mixed stulT in
small pots. Wnteatd tell us whatyui wani and
we will try and till your order.

GEO. A. KUHL.

CRIMSON RAMBLER,

DORMANT

ROSES

extra strong,

3 year old Budded stock, 4 ft. canes I Doz., % 3.00

3 vear old Own roots stock, 4 ft. canes. . \ 100, 20.00

2 year old Budded stock. 3 ft. canes Do?., «2.00 100, $15.00

Kaiserin A. Victoria, 2 vear budded — 100, $15.00 I Hermosa, extra strong Holland grown

Mad. Caroline Testout, 2 year budded.. . " 15.00 | 2 year Own roots 100, $13.00

ALL ON OWN ROOTS, AT $13.00 PER 100:

Gen. Jacq. John Hopper. Magna Charta.

Ulrich Brunner Mad. G. Luizet.

LOW BUDDED

Baroness Rothschild.
Gloire Lyonnaise.
Marie Baumann
Paul Neyron.
Boule de Neige.
Ulrich Brunner.

STOCK, EXTRA FINE

Wad. G. Luizet.
Mrs. John Laing.
Prince C. de Rohan.
Capt. Christy.
Magna Charta
Gen. .Tacq.

TOPS AND ROOTS,

Malmaison.
Fisher Holmes.
John Hopper.
Mad. Chas. Wood.
Perle des Blanches.

PER lOO, $11.00:

La France.
Coqueite des Alpea.
Giant ot Battles.
Gen. Washington.
Marshall P. Wilder.

Clematis. Hydrangeas, Ampelopsis VeitchiJ, Paeonies. Etc., in large quantities. Send for prices.

YflUGHflN'S SEFD STORE. «*"\5«ArrGV.""^

GREENHOUSES, WESTERN SPRiNCS, ILL.

14 BARCLAY STREET,
NEW YORK.

IV ui^sb; le^i^'JvrE^iv

Write for Sample and Price of.

==Manetti==

FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY.

FINE STOCK.

HARRY A. BLNYARD,42 W. 28th St., New York City

10,000

Fin, Scarlet. Red, WMte Willow
leaved, English and Turkey, 4 to
10 feet.

100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes.

Catalogue on application. Send estimate of wants for prices.

THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Slenwood Nurseries. MORRISVILLE. PA.

Large Elms.

O C fine specimen Elm trees 6 to 9-inch
^^ caliper. 25 to 40 feet hiph, with well
dt'veloped heads. Have been several times
transpia' ted and will lift with exct'llent
roots and balls of earth. Send for price list.

SAMUEL C. MOON, """"IS^d..). pa.

Plfiise tnrntion Ihc Amc't tcan Florist "uhfN wnliri^.

NEW SHtLLB4RK--niCK0RY MT,

"Hornor's Special."

RARE EVERGREEN TREES

200 0 0 HANDSOME SHADfc TREES,

and Mecch's Proiilic Quince, "t iinntlv reduced

prices. Catalogue free.

CHAS. B. nORNOR & SON, Mt. nolly, N. J.

Please mention the Amei ican F''>n\t .i hi-

lling.

NEW ROSES ::::

GRUSS AN TEPCITZ, an exceedingly heal-
thy, strong growi'.g forcing rose, similar to
Liberty, but a strouL'or grower

MAD. RBNE t^BRAHD, the imprcved Mad.
Capucine. Fine stock. \\ rite for pr ces.

SuSTO/V FERIV, strong 2!4-in., $.5,00 per 100.

THE CONARD & JONiS CO .W,s Grore. Pa.

Roses

Extra Strong stock
from 2>^-inoli pots.

Splendid assortment of hardy sorts.
Send for price list.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., n".

EWARK,
EW YORK

GLADIOLI FOR SALE.

All colors mixed, at $10 00 per 1000 Ganda-
vensis hybrids. Lemomei Lybrids and
Nauceiauus hybrids.

PRIMULA AURICULA, in great variety;
:: aud 3 yt'^r old, Urge flowering planis.
$3.00 per'uozen.

CT /^TVT/^ *'J77 Jetlersfin Avenue,
• 1-^^iNVJt Ku*-rii!;.'5rfc;K, N. v.

Please -mentton the American Florist ivhen ivrtting.

FRUIT and
ORNAMENTAL

SHRUBS

TREES

VINES

AND ROSES

Write for price list or send your lists of
wants for special prices.

GEVBVA,

W.& T.SMITH CO.,

TS. Y

Please tnerition the Amertcan FloriU when ■wrtting.

THE FOLLOWING STi CK IN FINE. WELL-DEVEL-
OPED SPlC mens FuR IMMEDIATE EFFECT:

90 Crab, pink tlo*erlng fraKfant, 5 to 7 ft 150

Ot) Dogwood, white tlow«rlng. 7 to y ft .. 25o

50 ■* panlcula»a 4 loti ft ICc

80 TuUp Poplar. B to 8 ft 30o

60 Walnut, wnl.e. tituSft 150

40 Willow, laurel leavid, Sn. 10 ft 200

Akebla <,»ulnata. field plants $10 per lOO

SpUffia Van Houttel, 21.4 to 3!.« ft Jti per 100

Cataipa Seedllugs, 1 to :: fi. $260perl000

T. S. TEAS, SALEM, OHIO.
Please mention the Ainencatt Fiomi Tt^/iett 7L'nthig.

""^f Dracaena Indlvisa

From 2J^-inch pots, strong plants. $4 00
per 100, i%-\nch pots, f;7.5o per IcO; A'/i-
inili pots, |12.00 per 100. Ca^h witfi order.

E. NAQEL & CO ,

818 Nil- Ave. IM INN K » I'OI.IS, MINN.

ftirilf DEUTZIA GRACILIS ROSEA,
lypUy PHILADELPHUS MONTEAU D'HER-

IlL If MINE, lr>>m ^H inch puis.

Hardy Herbaceous Perennials
our Specialty.

Send for price list. NORWOOD NURSERIES,
Rea Brothers. NORWOOD, MASS.

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The American Florist.

1221

Bay Trees

STANDARDS

AND PYRAMIDS

The Largest Importation Ever
Offered in America

Every Tree a specimen, specially
selected for critical buyers. Unex-
celled for piazza and lawn adornment,
at figures tliat are convincing.

♦ ♦♦

Palms and Orchids

THE BEST COMMERCIAL FLORISTS'
VARIETIES.

Julius Roehrs

Car-lton Hill, N'e'w Jt.'x'a*tjy.

"^/rf^

)V,

5000

EACH OF THE FOLLOWING!

'WICHURAIANA Roses, 1 and 2 yr3.,$50

iind J76.(I0 per 1000.
RO^A MULTIFLORA JAPONICA. 2 and 3

years, «.^0.00 and $75.00 per 1000.
RO-A RUGuSA. 3 to 4-tt., at $3.50 per

1000.
HALL'S HONEYSUCKLE, strong, $50.00

per 1000.
CLEMATIi PANICULATA pot grown,

$60.00 per II 00; i yrs., fleld grown,

$9 1.00 per lUOO.

New Trade List Now Ready.

The WM. n. MOON CO.,

Morrisville,
Pa.

HARDY ROSES

Strong two-year-old plants, in all
the best varieties.

Hollyhockst Phlox, Paeonies,
Pyrethrums, Pansies,
Specialties. ^ J"

StND FOR CATALOGUE.

a?'joS.".'*C''"' Woods Holl, Mass.

FINE ROSES

We offer the following surplus stock of Roses
from 4-in. pots, ull healthy and wintered in cold
houses, at $12 per hundred: Maman Cochet,
KHiserin Augusta, Perle des Jardins. I he Bride,
Marie Guillot, President Carnot Clothilde&oupert,
Martchal Niel, Golden (Juie, Marie Van Houtte,
and other good kinds. Also from open ground.
::» years strong at annexed prices. Gloire L>oiin-
Hi'se. 3 to 4 It. at $13 per liundred. Yellow Rambler
and Settgt ra at $8. The new and valuable Eugene
Jardine at $10, and Climbing Ilermosa at $12.

Hoopes, Bro. & Thomas, west'chMun p"'"'

Please tnfntion the Amtt uan Fionsi lulun wt liinz-

Crimson VerschflffeltU. Golden Bedt^er and Golden
Queen, T6c per llO *t!.uO per 1000 roleuB In variety,
tk'C per 100: $5 CO par 1000 Special price on large orders.

A^erhtum. b ue and white % 60 per 100

AKtratum Hrli cess ^■aullne 75 "

Cilant Sweet AlysHum. .6U *'

Deilolropes, 12 varieties 101 *'

HellotropeB 3 Inch pits 2.00 "

SalvlaH Splendens and Bedraan 1 00 "

Hooted cutting- except whnre noted. Plants by the
100 by mall prepaid ash wlih order

C. A. HARRIS & CU. Oelanson, N. Y.

CYCLAMEw SE. DUN6S. s^t'r^.eS^^

planted, strong see llings, $2.50 per hundred.

CASH PLEASE.

HENRY EICHHOLZ. Waynesboro, Pa.

SHIPPING LABELS :l>

•.•Cut Flowers

Printed in two colors on gummed
paper; your card, etc., in blaciv and
leaf adopted by thw S. A. F. in red.
Very attractive. Price per 500,12.85;
per 1000, $4.50. Send for samples

ELEaRO OF THIS LEAF, POSTPAID, SI.2S.

American

Florist Co.,

^ CHICAGO.

Florists and Seedsmen

It will pay you well to send me list
of your wants and get my prices
before placing your orders for

Duteli Bulbs

for delivery in the early autumn.
HYACINTH^, TUUPS. NA'^CIS^US,
FREES AS, CROCUS. SPIR/EAS,

I mux LftNCIFOLiUM. Etc. Etc.

All Bulbs carefully i;rown and guaranteed flrst-
class and irue. Ko auciion stuff or trash.
Correspendence solicited.

GEORGE E. DICKINSON,

No I Broadway, NEW YORK, N. Y.

Also Nursery and Fruit Stocks ol every description.

The Merits of

"Armstrong's
Everblooming Tuberose"

Can be proven by growing some of them
this seas. u. They should be planted soon.
Order some bulbs Irom
LUTHER ARMSTRONG, Kirkwood, Mo.

GIVE IS YOUR ORDER FOR

Asparagus Sprengerii

(^",A11 Asparagus is good,

but Asparagus .Sprengerii is tlie best.

We send post free through U S. A., liOO Seeds ol

Asparagus Sp'engeiii lor f3. Cash with order.

GROENEWEGtN i CO., Wholi-salp. >eed .rowers.

Ami«terdaiu, Uullaud.

1222

The American Florist.

April 28,

Our Pastimes

nent organization. The scores made
were as follows:

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.

At Chicago.

Last Friday evening the Chicago bowl-
ers rolled the last of the games which are
to determine the make-up of the team
which is to meet St. Louis, who are
expected up on May 6. The six leaders
in the order of their averages for the
series are Asmus, 173; Geo. Stollerv, 166;
F. StoUery, 164; BalUift", 163; Winterson,
159; Hauswirib, 152. Following are
Friday night's scores and averages:

PlaviT 1st -.'A 3d 4th Av

Fred.' Stollprv 1!J8 170 147 232 177

Geo. StolliTy 170 1(8 208 177 17li

E. F. Winterson 152 177 168 178 169

Geo. Asmus 169 147 146 220 168

Savage 158 181 156 162 164

JohnDHgnan 134 173 164 138 l.W

Chas. Bughes 124 Hi) 168 158 142

P. J. Hauiwirth 151 133 133 145 141

Chas. Balluff 120 1.59 151 131 140

Walter Kreiiling 113 1C5 146 105 118

Af Denver.
The following score was made on the
evening of April 17:

PhiviT 1st 2d 3d Av

PhilipScott 199 212 231 214

John Berry 183 182 1.55 173

Ed. Mautr 165 166 131 1,54

Ed Kmenck 172 163 124 153

A. M. Lewis 166 140 122 142

Geo. Zimmer 11U 119 141 130

Only two bowlers showed up for the
roll on Tuesday night A glance at the
scores will make you think that they are
"padded," but they are not and were
legitimately made. I think they eclipse
anything ever published in a trade paper.
But to set your minds at ease I will say
that the alleys are regulation length but
are six inches narrower than they should
be.

Pl.'iver 1st 2d 3d Av

Phil. Si'Ott 224 234 280 246

JohnBcnry 161 231 183 188

P. s.

At New York.
Just a dozen owners of sporting blood
put in an appearance at the bowling
alleys on Monday evening, April 23.
Apparently the fatigues of the Easter
campaign were still felt, for an easy,
quiet atmosphere prevailed instead of
the customary boisterous hilarity of the
youthful sports who make up this emi-

Player

1st

2d

3d

4th

5th

Siebrecht

133

IIU

128

110

133

Burns

145

146

123

160

133

Trai'ndlv

146

126

147

134

1.M

Von Aiiche

124

105

128

111

118

Sit'wart

101

101

140

189

114

155
163
176

160
175
139

191
139
166
145

141

153

133

o'Jlara

155

Moody

117

1115

Allen

118
74

99

McMahon

83

With Philadelphia Gunners.

The first shoot of a series for the
Westcott trophy was held by the Florists'
Gun Club on its grounds at Wissinoming
on April 24. The shooting conditions
were somewhat different from the ordi-

nary, and proved harder than usual for
the men. The conditions were: Fifteen
targets, known angles; fifteen targets,
unknown angles, and ten pairs of doubles.
The targets were thrown low and fast,
making big scores impossible.

Name K'n. tl'k'n. D'bs. Hdc'p. Tl.

Harris 9 14 11 15 49

Dorp 12 9 11 15 47

Coleman 12 13 12 9 46

Barrett 11 13 11 11 48

McKaraher 12 7 6 18 43

Anderson 10 14 10 9 43

Westcott 9 10 5 17 41

Park 11 6 14 9 40

Bell 9 9 10 11 39

W. bster 11 4 5 18 38

Hami-1 10 II 8 .. 29

Wil'.o.x 8 11 9 .. 28

Wilson 9 7 10 ..26

Snow 8 5 12 .. 25

SheelT 7 9 5 .21

Klouder 7 8 4 ..19

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BRANT & NOE

Forest Qlen,

CHICA.C3tO, II^I-,.

WHOLESALE GROWERS
^ OF ROSES ^

Roses Carefully Graded. Quality and Prices Right.

Packing Free. TRY US.

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To the Trade.

For seven years we have shipped
direct from our greenhouses to
retail florists and held the same
customers. Stock only once
packed, shipped evening of day
they are cut and arrive next morn-
ing in following and intermediate
cities; Minneapolis, St. Paul,
Omaha, St. Louis, Cincinnati,
Indianapolis, Cleveland, Detroit,
Pittsburg, Buffalo.

Buyers thus save twenty-four
hours' first freshness.

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WALTER RETZER & CO.

Desire to announce that they have purchased the entire plant, busi-
ness and stock, consisting of over 170,000 Palms, Ficus and B-ision
Ferns, from Albert Fuchs, 2045-59 Clarendon Ave. Our stock is unsur-
passed and our Palms were the onlv ones awarded a medal at the
World's Columbian Exposition west of New Yoik.

We shall aim to so conduct our business as to warrant your contin-
ued patronage. We want your trade. Please write to us in regard to
your needs.

City as well as outside orders receive prompt attention.

WALTER RETZER & COi) palm growers.

Tel. Lake View 214. 2045=59 Clarendon Ave., CHICAGO, jm

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[ We are the Oldest, Largest and Most Reliable Cut Flower Gommission House in the West. |

CUT FLOWER PRICE LIST.

American Beauty, long per doz. fX.no to $4..50

medium " 2.00 to 2.50

" . •• short .. " 1.00 to 1.50

P.r 100

Bride. Maid. Meteor $ 4.00 to $ 7.00

Perles a.nO to 5.00

Camalions. fai cy 2.00 to 4 00

conl'i ou 1.50 to 2.00

Callas and Harrisii 8.00 to 12.50

Smiiax 20.00

Aaiantum 60 to .75

CALI. ON US IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING-
TO SELL.

We pay all shippers every Monday. Don't let anyone

owe you. Ship to us and get the market price

and the cash each week.

BEST STOCK ALWAYS SHIPPED UNLESS OTHERWISE ORDERED.

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.,

42-44 East Randolph St.,

OHXOA.GO.

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The American Florist.

1223

y;:;i;i;cc::i;wi;^ c c :.-:.:. ^ l: - .

Without a Flaw

Are the stately specimen yews, retinosooras, cypresses, aocubas and box trees offered by us this spring
at our regular plant auction sales. They are undoubtedly the most perfect lot of these decorative
evergreens ever imported to this country. Get a move on and come and examine them. Introduce
them to your customers for hall, piazza and driveway decoration. There's money in it for every florist.
The next sales are on Tuesday, May 1st and Friday, May 4th, at 9:30 A. M., when, besides the
above mentioned goods, we shall sell a grand selection of first-class, low-budded hardy roses and
general line of deciduous ornamental trees, shrubs and climbers. Send for catalogue.

N. F. McCarthy & co.,

84 Hawley Street. BOSTON, MASS.

&'OTOo!o3'ooTTN3IDaiDOltN3"D3,tiljTi™it«ri»>a™OTOOT««™<i™(»n^^ nf" r-. r-.r--T--- ri r^,

GRIFTED ROSES,

AiiKTicaii li'-aiiiy, Kuiserin, Goldmi
Gat'-, $10 per IlO.

OWN ROOTS,

FROM

GRAFTED

STOCK.

Golden Gato. Kaisorin, Metoor.
slroni; stock rejiiiv for SYs-ia. pots.
$4 per 1.0, $33 per 1000.

ROSES.

A No. 1 stock.
Per lOO Per lOCO

BRIDES, 2!4-iDch $3.50 $30.00

BRIDESMAIDS, 2!4-inch 3.50 30.00

PERLES, 2!/s-mch 3.50

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOHN MUNO, Rogers Park. Chicago.

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21/^ -in. Stock, t

T

PERLE ROSES

$3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000.
s. J. REiTER, westerly, R. I. | Ai STOCK. BEST IN MARKET.

♦

WIETOR BROS.,

51 Wabash Ave.

.CHICAGO.

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Robust and Healthy.

2!!i-iu. pots, $J.iK;ipcr ICk); $:i5.iK) per 1000. BRIDES,
MAIDS, METEORS, PERLES. Cash.

6E0. E. FANCOURT,

Wi kfisbarre. Pa.

Kf\ISERIN«"»6flRN0T

GILT-EDGE STOCK.
^^Plant NOW for summer bloom.

ROBERT SIMPSON, Clifton, N. J.

Mease mention the Antfucan Florist tvhen ictztiug.

Roses — ^

Bride, Bridesmaid, Parle, Sunset,
Golden Gate ar.d Kaiserin.

HUNTSMAN & CO., Cincinnati.

BRIDES and MAIDS,

2V2-in.,feady for a 3-in. shift

CASH $3 00 a 100,
WITH ORDER. $25.00 a 1000.

J. B. HEISS.

The Exotic Nurseries. DAYTON, 0.

:,^3^«S3i93^rg:§:i

LIBERTY

ORDERS RECEIVED NOW
FOR APRIL AND MAY
DELIVERY....

^X GRAFTED ROSES. Kaiserin now ready to
^*^ ship. Orders booked for Brides and Brides-

maids. Prices on application.

AflERICAN BEAUTY, own roots, 2V2-inch pots, g6.00
per 100; ^50.00 per 1000.

ROBERT SCOTT & SON,

SHARON HILL,

DEL. CO., PA.

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ROSE PLANTS

4

'fmwfmi

From 2i::'in. Pots.

Per 100

THE BRIDE $3.00

BRIDESMAID 3.00

METEOR il.OO

Per 1000

$2500

25.00

25.00

'T'HESE are clean, strong
plants, fully up to the
character of the stock we
have sent out in previous
years. All stock is guaran-
teed, all orders are carefully
filled and well packed.

J. A. BUDLONG,

37-39 Randolpii St.,

CHICAGO.

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1224

The American Florist.

April 28,

La Crosse, Wis.

The florists of this city met at Associa-
tion Hall on the evening of April 19.
Three papers were read. C. E. Schafer
told how to grow roses, J. E Hauser
discussed annuals and John Van Loon
told of vegetables and flowers lor a city
garden. After the programme was fin-
ished George H. Timmings moved that
a permanent organization be perfected.
All were in favor of the motion and offi-
cers were then elected as follows: Presi-
dent, C. P. Schafer; vice-president, John
Van Loon; secretary, John E Hauser. A
committee composed of Messrs. John
Hauser, George Timmings and Mrs. A.
Guillaume was appointed to draft a con-
stitution and bylaws and report at the
next meeting, to be held May 24.

Canton, O —']. B. Zettler, who was
shot in the hip while chasing burglars
last October, has so far recovered as to
be about on crutches.

Berkeley, Cal.— John Cook, in con-
junction with his two brothers, has
brought suit to set aside the will of
Annie Albrecht and to have declared void
certain deeds to a cousin. The estate is
valued at $20,000.

Ethel Crocker

30,000 plants from soil for April and
May delivery. Crocker has filled every
claim made for it and is vorth a trial by
evety grower who wants the best pink
carnation in the market.
25 for $2.50 100 for $10 00; 250 for $18.75;
000 for $75 GO.

Dill rice F're^rei. airkd
rAll^ICO is'airy- Oi_»ee»i.

Two good bedding novehies. Trans-
planted seedlings at $1.00 per J GO. A
fewof myregularsfrain. Write for prices.

DWARF PETUNIAS.

Adonis, carmine with pure white throat,
and Snowball, a pure white; they are
always in bloom and a good plant for

retail. 25 of >'ach for $1.00 or $2.00
per 100. from 2-inch pois.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

WM. MURPHY

Wholesale Carnation Grower

station F, CINCINNAII, OHIO.

CARNATIONS.

strong and well-rooted cuttings ready now of the

followlDK varieties: Per 100. Per 1000.

Eldorado »1 2S $10 00

Scott 1.26 10 00

Mccowan 1.25 10.00

Portia I 26 10.00

Ivory and Siiv«r Spray 1 00 9.00

AlmUne Lady H. Campbell, root«d

runners '^6

JOS. RENARD, Unlonville, Chester Co., Pa.

THE BEST CARNATIONS.

Per 100 Per 1000

White Cloud, the best white $3.00 $25.0C

Mrs. Joost. best clear pink 3.00 a^.OO

G. H. Crane, best new scarlet 6.00 50.00

Gen'l Maceo, best dark crimson 6.00 60.00

Mrs. Bradt, best variegated 4 00 35.00

12 Novelties of 19U0. 27 the best Standard varie-
ties. ^^Send for complete list.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich.

Carnation Cuttings!

I

Per 100

TRIUMPH $1.50

GOLD NUGGET 2.00

FLORA HILL 1 25

Per 1000 I Per 100 Per 1009

• 1050 ARGYLE 11.25 110.00

■IZ. McGOWAN 75 6.00

1500 1 MAYOR PINGREE 1.00 7.50

10.00 I WM. SCOTT 1.00

750

AMERICAN BEAITY ROSE BISIIES

Lifted from benches, cut back to 2 feet Per JOG, $2.50! per JGOO, $20.00

PLANTS FROM 2;4-INCH POTS.

Per 100 Per 10(X)

METEOR $3.00 $25.00

MAID 3.00 25.00

BKIDE 3 00 25.00

Per 100 Per 1000

PERLE $3.10 $25.00

LA FRANCE 3.50 30.00

K.^ISERIN 4.00 35.00

All rooted cuttings sold under the condition that, if not satisfactory, they are to be returned
at once and money will be refunded.

I GEORGE REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago.

ROSES FOR SUMMER PLANTING.

Now Is the time to secure Ai Stock to grow on f-^r next season.

On
100.

KAISERIN AUGU TA VICTORIA. I A FRANCE, MME.
CAROLINE TtSTOUT. METEOR. M<'S. ROBERT
GARRETT. SOUVENIR OE WOOTTON, selected
stock, $6.00 HT 100, $45.00 per 1(00.

TEAS, standard varieties.
BRIDESMAID B3N SILENE. CATHERINE MERMET.
MME. HOSTE. MPHETOS. MRS. PlERPONT MOR-
GAN. PAPA GONTIER, PERLE PES JARDINS,
SUNScT. THE BRIDE, selected stock from 2-inoh
1 pots, $5.C0 per 100, $45.00 per 1000.

ROSES FOR SUMMER BEDDINQ, CLIMBERS, ETC.

LIBERTY, tlic new crimson; stock limited,
own roots, from 2i4-inch pots, $35.00 per
Grafted stock, " " " $40.00

LADY DOROTHEA, new, buff color; , 2-inch,
ADMIRAL DEWEY, " blush " ( $10.00 per 100.

HYBRID TEAS.

AMERICAN BEAUTY, 2-moh, $7.00 per 100, $65.00
per 1000.

JOHIV IV. :iVI^V^^, Stimmit, IV. J,

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

CALL ON US IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING TO SELL.

Money on Demand. ZlSi "Tr.„yo7e

owe you. Ship to tts and gfet the market price and the cash
each week.

42 and 44 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL.

i Wholesale Commission Florists -

WE HAVE OUR USUAL FINE STOCK OF

American Beauty Plants.

JOHN BURTON, Wyndmoor, Philadelphia, Pa.

60,000 WINTER FLOWERING ROSES

Grafted and on their Own Roots.

SEND rOR TRICES.

J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

IN BEST
....VARIETIES

SPECIALTIES

ROSES, from S-lnoli pot>.

CARNATIONS, fni all deUveiT.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.
Pnoealov. Send for list. VIOLETS.

WOOD BROTHERS. FISH KILL. N. Y.

Boston Fern

SPECIALTY

Rejidy now. cut from bi'nch for 6 and 7-in. pots,
$4.50 :ind $6 00 per dozen, very tine. Small plants,
JS per 100; $40 per lOno. Order* bonked tor June
delivery. 100,000 BEDDING PLANTS, very fine.

Geraniums n'l kinds: Coleus, Alternanthera, etc.,
etc. Send for list. Rooted cuttings CoK-us.

L. H. FOSTER, 4S King St., Dorchester, Mast.

tgoo.

The American Florist.

1225

Great Clearing Sale

SURPLUS STOCK

ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS

11.000 MRS. JOOST frnmsoil...

2.0011 (iOLD NOljGET ' •'...

Per 100

J2.00
2.00
1..50
1.50
2 00
2.00

Per 1000

115,00
15.00

15.00
15 00

2,roo KVELINA

500 MELH \

from soil..

" sand..
*' soil..

Per '00
.. $1 00
.. 2.00
. 4.00
.. 5.110
. 6 00
. 10.00

Per 100 1

$10.00

40.00
45 00
60.00

75. CO

11)0 ■!' UAL WAVE ■' " ...

5,'00 MRS. JAS DKAN.... " " ...
4,500 .lOIIN lOUNG " " ...

4.0C0 G. H. (JRANE

4,000 I HICAGO

6,000 GENEVIEVE LORD

CHICAGO CARNATION CO.,

JOXvIEJT,

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CARNATIONS FROM SOIL

Ail tlie New and Leading Varieties.

STRICTLY riRST CLASS. WRITE US POR PRICES.

BOSES, from 2y,-in. pots. 100 1000

B' auties $6.00 $50.00

Brides 4.00 35.00

100 1000

Maids $4.00 $35 00

Pedes 4.00 3.5.00

LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS,

JAUESTOWn,
TX. Y.

Guaranteed strictly flrst-class stock and free from disease. Cash discount on 1000 lots. 500 at 1000 rales; 50 at 100 rat>'

CARNATIONS.

Strong. Well-Rooted Cuttings.
Select Stock.

Per 100 Per 1000

G. H. C'ane $6.00 jSo 00

Morning Glory 6.00 50 00

Gen Maceo 6.00 50 00

Glacier 600 50 00

America 5 00 40.oo

Gomez 5. 00 40.00

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt 5 00 40 00

White Cloud 4 00 30.00

Mary Wood 3.00 25.00

Mrs. F. Joost 3 00 25.00

And other standard sorts.

f. DORNER & SONS CO., |n*„^*^^"^'

PleaitC Tnention the American Florist when writing.

Perpeiual Blooming

emp GflRNftTIONS

Crossings between Marguerite and Remontant.

They fire what we can recomnieiul as truly sum-
mer flowering varieties. They bci^in to bloom iu
the field in July anil continue until frost sets in.
Flowers medium size, growth very rapid. Can
offer them in 10 varieties in as many colors, well
established plants, at #6.00 per 100, by express, or
the set of ID varieties R. C. for 50c by mail.
rTliri ODnOI^C D the best pink Carnation,
tlnLL UnUu^C^t well established plants
from ;2V2-iiich i"'i^,ijlu00 per 100. Rooted Cut-
tings, SS.W per nx).

nth and Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.

Mre. Thos. W. Law- Gomez, dark red $6 00

CBOn.plnk 111.00 Mrs F Joost. plni.. 2 50

Ethel Cnwker, pink.. 10 00 Triumph. Une pink.. 160

The Marquis piDk . 10 00 Daybreak shell pk. 100

Genevieve Lord, plok 10 00 Flora Hill, white.. . 2 OO

Olymola. vartegated. 12.00 White Cloud ... 350

G. U Crane, scarlet. . 6.50

America, scarlet 4 00

Melba, lleht pink 350 Jubilee, xcarlet 150

Mrs o Bradt var.... 6.0O Wm. Scott, pink. ... 1.00

Glacier, white, fine . 4 00 Lizzie McQowan 1.00

Gen. Maceo, best crimson SdOOper 100

Mrs.Jas IJean. fine pink SOOperlOO

NephroleplB Cordata C/ompacta, 2^ Inch, %A 00 per 100.

8 and 10 Inch. One. J12 00 p«*r doz
Cash please. CARL HAGENBURGER, West Mentor, 0.

Mary Wood, fine
white 30O

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

The ideal pink carnation. Strictly speak- ♦
ing, a commercial variety, yet size and \
exhibition qualities are not lacking. The ♦
color is that happy shade called by the X
ladies "just right." Its stem is unequalled T
■ AV jv wv by any carnation. It is a prodigious ♦

III II 1 1 ^^^ grower and the most remarkable pro- \
I II 1% II ^S^a^ ducer of high grade blooms we have ever

grown. An easy, rapid grower; makes
large plants from late cuttings. We can
promise prompt delivery after April 10th. Stock for delivery prior to
that date all sold. Cuttings positively free from rust and in other res-
pects very hard to duplicate. ^^^^^^^^^Jtjt^^^^

miwm

Price: Poz., $2; 100. $!0: 1000. $75.

Our catatalogue is now ready, givinff complete des-
cription of above, also all of the other bi{j new ones
at introducers' prices. Also cotup ete list of standard
varieties, all the best new and standard chrysanthe-
mums. Catalogue sent for the asking.

:

H. WEBER & SONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

♦
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦»»

Please tnention the Amencan FionU utirn ZLfiting.

CARNATION CUTTINGS,

New Varieties.

Per doz. Per 100.

Chicago, Red Mrs. Bradt.... $1.60 $ 7.50

Ethel Grocker 1.50 10.00

Marquis 2.00 10.00

Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson 3.00 14.00

Ol.vmpia 2.00 12.00

Genevieve Lord 2.00 10.00

Estelle, grand scarlet 2.00 10.00

Per 1000.

$ 60.00
75,00
7.5.00
120.00
100.00
75.00
75.00

"^i

ClGtlCrfll I \^ B3^0ur cuttings have been transplanted into soil, and are far superior
vjwiiwia.1 i-<i^i.. to sand cuttings partly rooted quoted at "bargain" prices.

100 1000

G. H.Crane $6.00 $50.00

General Gomez 5.00 40.00

General Maceo 5.00 40.00

Mrs. Frances Joost 3.00 25.00

Mrs. G. M. Bradt 5.00 40.00

White Cloud 3.00 25.00

Glacier 6.00 60.00

Cerise Queen 3.00 25.00

Mrs. Jas. Dean 3.00 25.00

100

Flora Hill $2.60

America 6.00

Melba 5.00

Maud Adams 5.00

Gold Nugget 3.00

Jubilee..; 3.00

Daybreak 2.00

Tidal Wave 2.00

Lizzie McGowan 1.50

1000
$20.00
50.00
40.00
40.00
25.00
20.00
18.00
15.00
12.00

SURPLUS— 1000 single white and pink PRIMROSES, strong, 3-inch pots,
@ $2.50 per 100, while they last.

CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE ^Jewyork

When writing mention American Florist.

1226

The American Florist.

April 28,

Grand Rapids, Mich.

Easter was a record breaker. As Alfred
Hannah remarked, when asked how he
liked Easter trade, "We don't want it
any better." It was a plant Easter and
the lily was "it," followed by the ever-
popular azalea. There were plenty of
good hydrangeas, American Beauties,
and RamDlers in pots, which sold on
sight but such stock as spirteas in variety,
rhododendrons. Azalea mollis and cinera-
rias are no longer wanted. Cut flowers
sold out clean and in carnations there
was a famine. The bulk of the trade
was done on Saturday, making deliveries
run into midnight. Instead of simply
doing a big business, the trade was over-
whelmed by an avalanche.

Crabb & Hunter rented a vacant store
down town and ran a special plant sale,
which was very successlul.

Wm. Sijott, ol Vaughan's Seed Store
and L. Van Leeuween were recent
visitors. G. F. C.

Madison, N. J.— J as. Dunlavey, formerly
with J. J. Foley, will engage in rose grow-
ing on Hillside avenue June 1.

Glenbrook, Conn.— The greenhouses
formerly occupied by Mr. Philpot have
been purchased by D. D. Moore and will
be removed to his place at Noroton
Heights.

Warsaw, Ind.— Thomas Lewis, florist
at Lakeside and Winona Parks, lost his
sight some time ago and the calamity
has preyed upon him until his mind has
given way.

CHRYSANTHEHUnS

Bessie Burton

Bonnaffon

Culljngsf rrdii

Glory of pacific

Iv ry

J. H Woodford

Minerva

Mrs. J"hn J. Clessner

Modesto

Mrs. S T. Murdock

Mrs. O. P. Bassett

N i V f' u s

Rose Owen

T e Queen

Mme.F.Bergmann Mrs. J C. Whilldin
rv- iss Minnie vaanartial<er

And others (rum 2H In. pots, $2 per ItO. $15 per lOOU.

HARDY POMPON CnRYSANTHEMlMS

In 10 nampd varlcfes. 2Vln pots. Si 00 per 100: «15,00
por 11 Qi'. 10 named varieties rootea ciulluiis, Jl 0(1 per
100 «7 50 per lUOO. 'Caoh "Ith order'

R. VINCENT JR. & SON, White Marsh, Md.

For Summer Flowers.

Marguerite Carnation, (whitp): Corn Flower,

(lilac ana blue); Uailiardia, (sint'l^); Hoppies,
(oriental). The above at UM per 100.

Cannas, st»rted plants. Paul Hruant, Chns.
Henderson. (Jut en Charlotte, Florence Vaughan
.and Eaaiidale, (bronze) at $6.00 per lOU. Qeran.
iums, mixed varieties, strong plants from 4-ineh
pots, «7.00 per 100. Violet Clumps, California
and Farquhar, $10,1.0 per 100. Pres Carnot Rose,
500 2% and 3-inch pots, »4,00 and $6.00 per luo.
Am. Beauty Roses, strong 3-inch pots, $0.00 per
100, Jo.i.CO piT loou. Cash or salisfaciory reference,
ROBERT r.TESSON.West forest Park. St. Louis.

PANSIKS S'A°,SmG

SMALL PLANTS ALL SOLD. None
left but llowering plants from
Held at $2 00 PER 100 and np,

C. SOLTAU &. CO..

■ SB Crant Ave.. JERSEY CITY. H. J.

CALIFORNIA VIOLETS.

STROXG DIVIDED PLANTS, 60 cts, per
hundred; $5.00 per thousand.

Umbrella Plants.

STRONG, 5-iuch $12.50 per hundred.

W. W. Thompson &. Sons, Milwaukee, Wis.

PETIMAS, DOIBLE fRINOED

From 2 inch pots Per 100, $2.00

GERANIUM.S, mixed, 2-inch,, " 2,50
COBiEA SCANDENS, 2-inch., " 2.00
E. I. RAWLINCS, QUAKERTOWN, PA.

IKENNICOTT BROS. CO.

I CALL ON US IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING TO SELL.

i Money on Demand. ZlllVlt^^^.l^'Z

% owe you. Ship to us and get the market price and the cash

I 42 and 44 E. Randolph St.. CHICAGO, ILL.

I Wholesale Commission Florists..

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VINGA MdJOH
VARIEGATA

^ From 2M-iii- Pots, strong, reaily to shift,
J $3 00 per 100.

GREVILLEA R3BUSTA

^ Very fine slock, from 2V^-iu. pots. ^

^ ' A bargain. ^

;:| $3 00 per 100. |

I Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. ^

.•i.ntTon the American Fiorist w/ien 7ori{rng

JOSEPH HEACOCK,

WYNCOTE, PA.

GRowtR ARECA LITESCENS,
«f KENTIA BELMOREANA,

PHOEMX RIPICOLA.

^TT4%T X'l^G! Now is the time to order

V XwXiXl X M Rooted Cuttings, Al stock,
free from disease: Marie Louise, Farquhar. I.ady
Campbell, Swanley White and Princess of Wales,

Chrysanthemums t^At" n1s

of Iviiry, Maj. Bnuuall'Hi. |{tTt:tnann. Robiusou,
Etc., al a bargain for lO days only; $2 per 100, $15
per ICOO. Write for calalogue.

CRABB & HUNTER. Grand Rapids, Mich.

NEW
GERANIUM

DAHLIAS

50 PRIZES IN 1899

DEWEY

A GRAND NOVKLTY.

Color bright crirason; dwarf, comimct grower,
profuse bloomer, good foliage, very attractive,

4-iiicb pots 35c each, f3.50 perdoz,

3 '• " 2Sc " 2.50

214 " ■' 16c " 1.50

CARL RAUTH, Springfield, III.

Ph-ase mention the American Flm 2St ;,'//en 7ct iting.

WANTED !

250 GERANIUMS Beaote Poite-
vine, 2 J -2 inch.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

Al

Classes

CATALnGUE FREE. Largest variety in America.
Divided roots, i-arefullv selected, in assortments
of 10 to 20 varieties. $5 per loO, $40 per 1000.

H. F. BURT, Taunton, Mass.

» f I ^^ I pT'C A few thousand rooted
V I vy L EL 1 0» cuttings of Marie Louise,
Faruuhar, Lady Campbell, Swanley White. This
stock all free from disease. 16,00 per 1000, Cash
with order, ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Mich,

Fine,
Stocky Plants.

•^ Per 100

Alternanthera, yellow. $1.50, red $1 75

Osalis P'lonbunda, fiue for vases 1.50

Double Petunia, 3-in. pots 3.75

Coleus, cool asst. 2x 2'^-in. pots 2.00

GERANIUMS 12vars., line plants, 2i4-in. pots 2.75
3 in. pots.. 3.75

Centaurea Gymnocarpa, 3-in. pots 2.00

Vinca Vines,' 3 var 3.00

Asparas^us Sprenserii. May I5th 3.50

Smilax, 2-in. pot. May 15th 1000, $8.00 1.00

Pansy Plants in bloom 1.50

CASH PLEASE

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM

DEI. A WARE. O.

FINE 2-irMCH STOCK.

Per UK) Per 1000

Alternanthera. 3 varieties $1 50 114.00

Lobelia, trailing blue 1.50

Fuchsias, mixed 1.50

Vinca variegata 1.50

Ageratum. blue 125

Begonia Metallica 2.25

Coleus. Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltii 1.50
Mixed Coleus 1.35

15.00
12.50

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Golden Bedder and Verschulfoltii Culeus, 60 cts. ;

per 100; $5.5U per lOOO.
"Fisher Carnations, 75 L*ts. per 100.

R. I. HART, Hackettstown, N. J.

NEW DAHLIAS.^^

Largest and most complete collection of
new' and superior varieties true to name.
Write for special prices on list of wants.
Also High Grade Mixed Dahlias and Dahlias
under Separate Colors.

W. P. PEACOCK. Atco, N. J.

Edward B. Jackson,

WHOLFSME FLORIST.

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only.

In any quantity, for the least money.

STAMFORD. - CONN.

Please mention the A merica n Florist ivhen wyiling.

GARDENING

This is the paper to recommend to your
customers, the leading horticultural

Journal in America for amateurs

•2>00 Per Year. Sample Copies Free.

Uberal terms to florists who take subsortptlons,

THE GARDENING CO. mohq" Bidg. CHICAGO.

Violets

MARIE LOUISE and
FARQUHAR Runners.

Some rooted, some not rooted; good, strong, clean
stock, ri^ht from the clumps. No disease. No
black fly. $5.00 per 1000. Cash with order.

JOSEPH MARKLE, Rhinflbeck, N. Y.

American Florist Advertisements
Worlt Every Day.

igoo.

The a meri ca n Fl o r i s t.

1127

New Double Begonia

Largest Stock "^^"^ Country

BOIILI; DK NEIOE (white).

ULOIRE DLI nONTET (dark pink)

NANCY (liKht pink)

TRIOMPHE DE LORRAINE (crimson)

Good strong plants. Good house plants. Good
bedder.

4 Plants. $1.00: 100 plants. $20.00
25 Plants at 100 rate.

49 Crigg St.

WALTER H. MURDOCK

I Cambridge, Mass.

GERANIUMS.

AMFRICA- out ..f 4-lrn-li pots, strong; griindost

GiT&Dium uniltT tin' sun. .^0 cts. eacll; $5 (Ki

piT dozi'n; $i.T.tK) ptT hundn-d.
MAfS— 214-inch, stroiiz, flni- plants, standard

ImrdcM- Geranium, W.OO per bundled: $35. OU

pi-r thousand.
DRYDEN— "-Vi-iiich pots, strong plants, finest

lani-y bt-dder. will becnmi- a favorite standard

when better known. $10.00 per hundred.
NOVELTY SET <1S) ot 1899, liiclading one

America, ;i4-ineh pots, greatest money value

or the season, $2.00 per set.

Our stock i* In the liealthiest posnlhle con-
dition. ^^Casli please.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

New Double Begonia
Semperflorens

(Lenioine's New Double Begonias).

BOULE DE NEIGE, double white,
NANCY, double li^'ht pink,
GLOIRE DU MONTET. double pink,
IRIOMPHE DE LORRAINE, double cerise
or elierry color, or very dark pink.

35c each; the set for $1.00, free by mail.

EDWIN LONSDJILE,

Wyndmoor,

Montgomety C>. PA

Money Order Ollice.

Chestnut Hill.
Sta H.Philadelphia

FLORISTS' ORCHIDS

The Finest and Largest Stock

in the world.

ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and
BRUGES, BELGIUM.

Send for List of Commercial Varieties.

DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y.

SANDER

FORGET-ME-NOT, winter llowering, flats $1.50:
2"4-in. $2.00; 2Y,-\n. $2.50 per 100.

AGERATUM. white and blue, R. C. 7i5c; Hats $1,00:
214-in. $3.00 per 100.

PARIS DAISY ;md DOUBLE ALYSSUM. R. C. Jl.OO;
flats 1:1.60 per luO.

VARIEGATED VINCAS, flats. $1..50 RUDBECKIA 'i-
in., strong, *J.0O per lOtl. Add 10c per lUO to
]>rice of R. C, 1,5c to price of plants from flats
if to be sent bv inuil. Cash with order, please.

CM AS. S. DUTTON. 85 W. 1 2th St.. Holland. Mich.

MY SPECIALTY.

CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS 6IGANTFUM.

Finest strain in the world. Now ready to ship,
a splendid stock of plants in four S"-parate
colors, from 2-inch pots, $J.OO per 100; $3.5.uO j.er
1000. From SVs-inch pots, $.5.00 per 100; $40.00
per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed.

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

PANSIES

. .THE. .
JENNINGS STRAIN

FINE, STOCKY PLANTS from cold frames,
in bud and bloom, $1.50 per hundred; $13. tRt
per thousand.
SMALL PLANTS by mail 60 ets. per hundred.
Cash with order.

E. B. JENNINGS, Lock Box 254. Southport, Conn.

OROWBR OP THE FI.N'IST PANSIES.

BAY TREES

PYRAMIDS

AND

STANDARDS

A Grand Array of
CHOICE SPECIMENS.

Wiite for prices.

B06BINK & ATKINS,

RUTHERFORD, N. J.

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STARTED PLANTS. 1' r loO

ALEMANNIA $10.00

A. BOUVIER 600

AUSTRIA 6 00

BUHBA%K 600

I HAS HENDERSON 6.00

DWARF FLORENCE VAUGHAN 10.00

FLORENCE VAUGHAN 6.00

MLLE. HERAT 8.00

MME. CROZY 500

PARTHENOPE 800

SECY CHABANNE 8.u0

14 BARCLAY STREET
NEW YORK.

DORMANT ROOTS. Per 1<X1

MLLE. BIRAT $4.00

SECY CHABANNE 4.00

BURBANK 300

AUSTRIA 200

MIXED BULBS 2.00

For other kinds stjirted plants, both novel-
ties :nid standards, write for prices.

84 & 86 RANDOLPH STREET.
CHICAGO.

VAUGHANS' SEED STORE,

GREENHOUSES. WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL.

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I BAY TREES

AZALEAS

ACACIAS

FERNS

FICUS

PALMS, i
I Begonia Gloirede Lorraine I

EDGAR.

C Write for prices. WAVERLEY, MASS. 3
C 3

Healthy and Clean
No Disease

3 ROOTED RLNNERS

Violet Plants

American Florist Advts.

Mean More Business.

AND
DIVIDED PLANTS

J.B.DEAMUD, Thrgo'^

Please tnention the American Florist when zvriting.

Orchids! ^

Arrived in pprfect condition, a grand impor-
tation of CATKEYA PER;lVALLIANA. Writ.-

for price lists of imported and estublish»Ni
orchids.

LAGER & HURRELL, s^mmt. ^- J.

Orchid Qrowers and Importers.

V\f\\ CTTO Maria Louise aud
I^L.C I O Lady Campbell.

Rooted runners, tlrat-c'aes atf clc, free from disease.
$1 to per lOO: 18 00 per 1000 Cash with order or r o. D.
DAVIS & WEISS, Bloomsburs, Pa.

1228

The American Florist.

April 28,

St. Paul.

STORY OF THE EASTER TRADE. — BUSINESS
THE BEST ON RECORD, — STOCK GOOD
AND GENERALLY PLENTIFUL— GROWFiRS
NOW BUSY WITH BEDDING PLANTS.

Perfect weather, choice stock, good
prices and eager buyers combined to
make the Easter of 1900 a memorable
one with the craft here. Stock in general
was good. Lilies were better than for
several years, very little, if any, disease
being noted. Azaleas, spira'as, hydran-
geas and roses were all in good demand.
Prices both retail and wholesale were
well maintained without seeming exorbi-
tant. L. L. May & Co., had an immense
stock of lilies in perfect condition, ship-
ping several thousands to Milwaukee
and Chicago parties on Friday evening.

In the cut iJower line everything sold
well. Carnations were somewhat scarce
but violets were very plentiful and sold
well. Bulbous stock moved very slowly.
American Beauty buyers were more
abundant than ever before.

Now that Easter is over the growers
are very busy preparing for the bedding
plant trade. The weather has been very
favorable and every twig is bursting with
life and energy.

Liberty roses are making their appear-
ance. R. C. Seeger is planting 500 and
May & Co. 200. Felix.

Shenandoah, Pa. — Guy Payne, of
Girardville, has opened a flower store in
the Beddall building.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — Murphy &
Schaumburgh estimate their loss by the
fire of April 8 as between ,$6,000 and
.$7,000.

COIvE>XJS

Crimson Verschafleltll and Golden Queen, j;:.00

per 1000, 750 per 100; 2-ln, pots, 11.50 per 100. rolen«

In variety. IS per 1000. 60c per 100; 2-ln pots 11.25 100.
ACERATUM. Blue and Wtilte, 76c per 100; 1% In.,

»1.2a per 100. IMncess Pauline, 11.00 per 100; l^-ln.

pots. $1.')LI per ItU.
ClANT ALYSSUM, $1.00 per 100. _^,

SALVIA, Hplendenaand Bedman, tl.25 per 100; 2-ln.

pot, II 2i per lUO.
HELIOTROPE, evarietles, named, (1.00 per 100; \H

In. pot II 51) per 100.
CUPHEA iClKar Plant), tl.OO per 100.
FUCHSIAS 11.50 per 100: 2^i-ln. pots. t2 50 per 100.
FEVERFEW. 11.60 per 100; »12.00 per M.; 2-ln. pot.

S2 OO per 100.
VINCAS, 1126 per 100; 4ln. pots, 18 00 per 100, 170.00

perM. Fine plants.
Tbe above are rooted cuttings, except when noted.

CASH hirwT ACCOMPANY ALL ORDERS.

J. E. rELTHOlSEN. Schenectady. N. Y.

Aster Plants.

OtSTHICM FHATHEK, (,)UEEN OF 'I'HK
MARK ET.SEMPLE'S, VICTORIA, A'lOK'S
and TRUFFAUT'S PERFECTION. Fine
plants, t^fiiwn from the best seed in the mar-
ket, 35c per 100; 300 lor $1.00; $3.50 per lOCO.

J. C. SCHMIDT, BRISTOL, PA.

Please mention the American Florist -when ivfilme.

BEGONIA INCARNATA '^.^T^

valuable Jlowenug plant for Christmas.
Plants in 2-in. pots . . $8.00 per 100

P. O. Address for the
time being:

WYNDMOOR,

Montgomery Co., PA.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

Mouey OrdtT otlicn siime
as heretofore. Chestnut
Hill fSta. H■^ Phila , Pa

COLEUS. (Joi'len V'errchafTeltH. ^ca^)et \'erHcbatT-
eitil. Uolden Crown. Jij other varletlet* H C.iOc per
lOu. S3. 50 per lOOO. ChryFauthemums, ;i5 or more vari-
eties. $1 25 per ICO. $10 per 1(H.I0 Verbenas, tiOc per 100,
*^ 00 per 101X1 AKeratunis. White. Blue and Pauline,
70c ppr 100 Heliotrope, 15 naoaed sorts. $1 per 100.
Petunias, ::iO vars . d--uble. Jl 25 per 100. $10 per IIXIIJ.
Lantanaa. $1 'Ih per 100. AlysBum double.*! par 100.
•salvtas, $1 per 100. BeRonlas from 2).^-la. pois. named,
$3 &0 per 100 Bxpreas prepaid on Hooted Cuitlntis.
send In your orders now.

S. D. BRANT, Clay Center, Kas.

NEW GERANIUMS

It is a good time to brighten up your

collection by adding to it aome

of the recent introductions.

A set of ^ix spleudii] Nfw Double for ^\.^
A s^-t uf si.T New Jirn;int for $1.25.
A set of four N'nv Singles for 75(;.

Mouii Vines, whitr and blur |',t lOO $3 00

I'inks. hurdy sard^n ■■ 3,00

Salvia Splt-ndens •• l*,50

Cjleraniuras, splendid assortment of best bed-
dins varieties, $3.00 per 100, |3n 00 per 1000.

P.-r 100

-Voalypha Macafeeana $ 5 00

Allamanda Williamsi 8 OO

Begonia Rex 5,00

Begonia Manicata Aurea .'S 00

Cobcea Scandens 4,tK)

Coleus in variety 2.50

Cannas. al' leading varieties, strong

started plants 4.0O

Hibiscus Sinensis, 5 varieties 3.00

Peachblow., 10.00*

I (ollyhocks, 4 separate colors 5. CO

Lantanas, good assortment 3,00

ROSES

Liberty, the new crimson scarlet forcing Rose,
strong 3 in. pots, $25.00 p«T 100.

Everblooming Roses — Larye stock C. Soupert,
Mosi-Ua. Champ-on of thi' World, Etoile de
Lvon, Herniosa and 50 other best l)edding
vari*'ties, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000.

P.T 100

Crimson Rambler $3.00

M. Ni.-l 2.50

Strong' 2 yr. old Field Grown Boses.

Hybrid Perpetuals in variety $10 00

Hardy Climbers in variety 8.0O

CrimsoQ Rambler, very strong 15,00

Wichuraiana 6.00

Wichuraiana Hybrids 8.00

Rhododendrons, i.'xtra fine stock well set with ,
buds. 15 to 18-in., $7.00: 18 to 24-in.. $9.00; and ,
24 to 30-iu.. $12 per dozen. ,

A/.alea Mollis, strong bushy plants. $35 i»-r 100. ,

jl The Storrs & Harrison Co., """^ril^j

IKENNICOTT BROS. CO.

CALL ON US IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING TO SELL.

Money on Demand. £S/'i>S?.Ta„y™^

owe you. Ship to us and get the market price and the cash
each week.

42 and 44 E. Randolph St.. CHICAGO, ILL.

Wholesale Commission Florists._^^
300,000 VERBENAS ""^"SSi^:^™°

Fine pot plants $2.60 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cutting>, 60c per 100; $6.00 per 1000; $46 per 10,000

NO RUST OR MILDEW.

PACKEO LIQHT, AND SATISFACTION QUARANTEED. SEND FOR CIRCULAR.
We are tlie Lareeet Growers of Verbenas tn the country.

Onr plants cannot l>e enrpassed.

F»c».

BEGONIA
CALEDONIA

The White Lorraine

We are now booking orders
for fall delivery.

Plants from S'i-in. pots,

$C.oo EACH.

R.&.J Farquhar&Co.

16 and 19 S. Market St.
BOSTON, MASS.

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MAMMOTH VERBENAS, rooted euttlnKS, larKe.
Btoclcy plants couilni; la bud. juBt rluht for spring
trade plenty of b Ight red ana pink If wanted 50c
per 100 U CO per 1 UOO I'otted plants In larKe bud, 2-
In . $1 (10 per 100 Write for sample and prices on
larger quantities. Satisfaction Runranteed.
Samuel Wliltton, 16-17 Gray Ave., Utica, N. Y.

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Do you want some fine novelties, or are the oider.
well-tested ones tiood enough? 1 bave both Mydahl-
IHS have never failed to take the highest honors,
national or local. Am also beadqutrtera for Cannas.
QladloU, and Pa^onles. Write for catalogue and
price list. yj ^ WILMORE, Dahlia Specialist,
Box .'i82. Denver, Colo.

LETTUCE, Boston MarkiH, Tennis Bull. Curled
Simpson, Grand Rapids and other vars., 1.5(r
per 100: $1 per 1000; $8.50 per 10,000. It by mail
add 10c per 100.

TOMATO, small plants for transplanting, in

si'V(t;i1 varieties; 15o per 100, $1.00 per 1000.
PEPPER, small plants for transplaLtin?, in

several varieties; 25c per 100; $2.00 per 1000.

Add 10c per 100 if by mail.
EGG PLANTS, New York Improved, fi.r

transplantint;, 2.5c per 100; $2.00 per 1000.
CELERY. Golden Self-Blanehins; and White

Plume, 15c per 100; $1.00 per 1000.
Other vegetable plants in season. Cash with order.

R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md

I'goo.

The American Florist.

1229

Gold Sfandard Value

U'pr'si-tit.s qurility of stock listed below:
25.000 2'2-lnch RO-^ES Ilridcs. Meteors, Mnids

I'erl'-s and Woottoris. $a.00 per lOO, ^30 per iOOd.

Kiuseririand Golden Gate, $4.00 per 100. 'I'his

^tock is strictly l!rst-<rlass.
35.000 CARNATIONS-Roofed cuttiiiiis, sel.'ctcd

i-uiiin sonly, \vt'll-rooti*d,25<-hoi''estup to-date

\ arielii's, standards. $7 fiU per KXX). lie sure and

s )ur lihl iH'fon- buyinu'.

VERBENAS, aoth Century Collection— Rooted

.•uttini,'s all sold. rJ-iiich ready May lOtb, $2.fH)

per 100.
FUCHSIAS— lO.ono stron-; rooted cuttings. 10

choices! variflii-s. $I.(X» piT lOO while tbey last,

8lronu2(2 inch in 4 vari'iirs, lir.; 'J-inch 2c.

50,000 Dble. Fringred Petunias, Henderson's
and Dreer's latest sorts. We all know that they
lead the world. Strong, 2-incli, ready Mav 10th,
$2.00 per 100.

Qeranlums, strong 2i^-inch, choicest stand-
ard varieties, $3 per 100. Rose Geranium, strong
2!4-ineh,j;i p'T 100. Mm*'. Salleroi, strong 2-in.
82.00 per 100.

Aseratum. Princess Pauline, the only one

to t,'row, $1.00 per 100. Extra strong, 2!4-inch,
full of Cuttings, $2.50 per 100.

Smllax, strong, 2-inch, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per
1000. Strong seedlings, 50c per 100. $4.00 per KKXt
by mail. Double extra strong, 2-inch, $1.25 per
100, $10-00 per UXX).

Lobelia (trailing) indispensable for baskets,
etc., strong, strong rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100.

Vincas, Major and A'ariegata, strong 2H-in-.
3*;; strong 2-in.,2>4c.

Marguerites, New Giant White, a grand sort.
and New Golden, strong 2-iu., $2.00 per 100.

30,000 Pansies. from seed worth $10. fO pt-r
n/., big plants from cold frames, in bud and
bloom, $1.JS0 per 100.

Coleus, strong 2-inch, choicest varieties, $2 00
per 100.

Our wholesale descriptive list of Specialties
mailed on application. Terms, strictly cash with
order. Small packages by mail.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III.

POT PLANTS rr

Pit 100
500 Uc Roo Mittiiis Geranium (new) thi in. % 6.00

1.000 Obconii-a in bloom 2H " 3.50

1,000 " ■• ■' flno 5 " 8.00

3.000 Pctunias,GiantsofCal.,singlc,2Ji " 2.00
3,000 Mme. Salleroi Geranium 2M " 1.50

:10,000 Caleus, our selection only 2M " 1-50

10,000 Mixed Coleu8 2M " 1.25

1,000 r>-rt and yellow Iresines 1.50

10,000 Alternanthera, red and large leaved. . . 1 .50

.5,(00 Foreet-me-not 2H-in. 1 50

1,500 Lobelia, Crystal Palace Gem...2>4 '■ 1.50

1,000 Califoroia Mc.js 1H " 1.50

1,000 Me^embryantbemum erectum. .2H " 1..50
2,000 Bi^onia Red Vernon, bedder. . .2!-4 " 1 .50
2,000 •' Pink Erfordi beddiT, 214 " 1.50
2,000 " .Saundersii. bedder. ...2K " 1.50
5,000 " our sel etion, named, 2!4 " 1.50

Write us for lar^e Ferns 5 " 10.00

1,0110 'Mums, Mme. I>e8granges (earlv

white) 2V4-in. 2.00

1,000 Jerusalem Cherry 2H " 2.00

l,Oeo Blue Daisy 2i4 ■' 3 OO

1,000 Fuchsias, mixed 2M " 3 00

51X1 Vinca variegata, trailing 6 " 20.00

1,000 Vincas, mixed, trailing 2'-4 " 2.00

10,000 Verbenas, 10 choice named varieties,

2-in 1.25

I.iXX) Begonias, flowering, named, 12 varie-
ties, fi-iii 10 00

1.000 Hydraiiiieas, Thos. Hogg, 6-in 15 10

The Morris Floral Co.,

DRACAENA INDIV.SA and VINGA VARIE6ATA

Per 100

4-in. poi Urac;eiias (tine .^toe.ky plants) 810,00

2M " Vinca Variegata Vines 2.60

Plants ■' •' " from Mats.. 1.60

R cuttings " " " fromsand.. 135

2M-in. pot .Smilax -IXt)

2!-l " " Mine. Salleroi Geranium^ 2.00

Cash With Order or C. O. D.
WM. A CLARK & SON. 59 State St.. Watertown, N. Y.

ALL Nutierymeo, Seedsmen and Floriiti wiih-
Ing to do buiineii with Europe ihould lend
(or the

"Horticultural Advertiser"

Thii la the British Trade Paper, being read weekl;
by all Horticultural traders; it is also taken by
over 1000 of the best Continental houses. Annual
lubioription to cover cost of postage 75 cents.
AdilreflB EDITORS OF THE '' H. A."
Chllwell Nurseries, - Notts, England.

SLUG SHOT

KILLS INSECTS ON CURRANTS, ETC. In use

since IHSO Isttlectiveandsafe to use. Soldby

SEEDSMEN EVERYWHERE.

Send for tree booklet on bugs and blights to

B. HAMMOND, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y.

IRON

RESERVOIR

VASES

IRON LAWN
SETTEES.

For Lawns and
Cemeteries.

Mcdonald bros., '°«civv»i^B^u'r(5H.o.

Send Fon Our 1900 Catalogue.

Phiist^ vii'udou the A merica n Fiovist when -.vi iting.

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for Catalogue Purposes,

WE have a lart^e assortment of
strictly high class halftones of
which we can supply electros suitable
for catalogue illustration. If you need
anything in this way, state your re-
quirements and we will submit proofs
of the illustrations in stock
Price for cash only 15 cents per square inch.

THE AMERICAN TLORIST CO..

324 Dearborn St.. CHICAGO.

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.The most convenient way
of applying an insecticide
ever yet devised. No pans
required-No heating ol"
irons-No trouble-Cannot
injure l:he most sensitive
blooms-Very effective.
Price bOi per box of 12
rol I s . Ml dealers sell it !

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the;

Gardeners' Chronicle.

A Weekly Illustrated Journal.

BSTABLISESD 1841.

The "QARDKNER8' CHRONICLE" has been »0B
OTKR FnnT YKARa THE LEADING JOURNAL Of ttB

olau. It has achieved thlB position hecanse, while
•peclally devoting Itself to supplying the dally require-
ments of gardeners of all olaeses. much of the infer-
matloD furnished Is of such general and permanent
ralne, that the 'GARDBNBR8 CIIRONICLB ' It
looked up to as the standard authoritt on the
inbJectA of wfaloh It treats.

SubBCrlptlon to the United States, t4.20 per rear
Bemlttanoes to be made payable to B. O. COVB.

Omo«:—
41 Wellinoton St.. Coven Garden. London, Enolinif.

Makes The Lawn Beautiful.

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HARTMAN STEEL ROD LAWN FENCE

adds to the atlrariiveiifss und vahu' o£ tlie home.
HironE and durable; keejia out evrrvtriin:: but the san-
hhiiif. I'nenualed for SL'hool Lawns, Churcn Enclosuies, Parks,
( ViiiPti'iih'a, Private Lot^, etc. Cutalogiie free.

HARTMAN M'F'O CO., BOX 86 ELLWOOD CITY, PA.

Or Ifoom 4«, B0» Bronilnay, Sew York City.

HEADQUARTERS

COCOA FIBRE. SPHAGNUM and

SHEEP MANURE,
BONE all grades,
IMPORTED SOOT.

GREEN MOSS,

RUSTIC WORK, all kinds.

CLAY'S FERTILIZER.

DUNNE & CO., nSi'it New York.

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES.

American florist Advts.

H

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5kabcura Dip Co. r"^^^--^^

St. Louis — Chicago. *jj'l^^

jjeutsche Sartne^/eituai

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'8 Deutsche Gartner Zeitung is published
weekly and richlv illustrated. Subscription |3.00
per annum, including postage. Sample copieiiree.

Tudwij^dller-Trfurh

^ PAIM LEAVES. g^or.u'nV.

or Dried for prepartoK. also pre-
pared preBHPd leavee, ready for paint-
ln(r- HmaHeet to largpst 8lzf»B. all
varlelles Sabalc rhair;eron' .Cycus
Arecae. Chamadoreap, Dnte. Thrl »x
(Bxcelea and ArpcDtPai Mncroznmla.
Zamla, C^abbaB" acd Cocob Palm
Ijcavap. Palm Fllire Unlimited mp
pllep- lowept pricea. low ire'trhta.
Prepared Palme. Needle Pines. Cape
K lowers
Florida Natural Products Co.. Box 327. Orlando. Fla.

I Holds Class
3 Firmly

J See the Point *»"

t The \ an Iter per J*er-
i feet ClazlnK Points are

* the best. No rif^htB or
] lefts. Boi of ImOpoi
I 75 ceDte» poatp&id.
4 IIENKY A. DKFER,

4 714 (bfAtniil St., Phils., Pft.

CYCLONE SPRAY PUMP

Thk Gbbat Insect Extkrmt-
NATOB. Sprays as fine as mist. Just
the thing for Roses. Palm-, Pota-
toes, Tobacco, Small Fruits, Uen-
Roo»t8. ere. All tin, 5(lc ; all „ . ._

polished copper. »1 («). Owk with Order. Weighs
boxed, ahnut 5 ponndi'. Buyer pays expri-ss.
KTPVFNI * cn . lOTChiimh mSt.. N. Y.Cilv.

in car
lots.

MANURE

Pulverized, $8 00 per ton.
Natural, $4.00 per ton.

IN SACKS OR BARRELS BY THE TON

PuLvERizEii, $12.00. Nati-ual. $8.00, f. O. 1).

E. C. NEWBURY, Mitchell, So. Dak.

P/ea^e mcntiofi the A mo ican Fiorisi ivhe' ivtiting.

1230

The American Florist.

April 28,

New Haven, Conn.

Easter week was a record breaker here
and plants had the call. In cut flowers
Beauties brought $5 to $12 per dozen,
Brides and Bridesmaids, $2 to $3; carna-
tions, $1 for fancy stock. Tulips and
daffodils sold at 75 cents per dozen and
violets at from $1.50 to $.'! per hundred.
Violet plants were a sort of novelty and
sold at 75 cents each. Taking the busi-
ness all in all it was far beyond that done
last year.

It was with pleasure that we saw
Thos. Pattison, of West Haven, in town
last week, after reading his death notice
in a contemporary recently. The false
statement was caused by a local under-
taker, who also sells flowers, sending his
wagon to Mr. Pattison's greenhouses for
some stock; the reporter jumped to a
wrong conclusion. Mrs. Pattison reports
having received a number of letters of
sympathy from out-of-town friends.

Recent visitors: David Beach, Bridge-
port, Conn.; Jas. W. Begbie, representing
Clucas & Boddington Co., New York;
Martin Reukauf, representing Bavers-
dorfer & Co., Philadelphia. G. H.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed in small crates, easy to handle.

Price per crate I Price per crate

1600 2-ln.pot« In orate, »4.88 120 7-ln.pot»ln orBte,|4.20

1600 2J< "
1600 2^ "
1000 3 "
800 3H "
600 4 "
:O0 6 "
1(4 U

6.25 BO 8 " " 3.00

B.OO 48 9 " • 3.60

5 00 4810 " ■' 4.80

6.80 24 11 •• " 3.60

4.60 24 12 '■ " 4.80

4.61 12 14 " " 4.80
3.16 6 16 " " 4.60

Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. nanKlng Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. 10 per cent for cash with order. Address

HILFINQER BROS. POTTERY,

OH.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

ADOnST BoLEiR & 80NS. New York Agents

M r>KT RTRBKT NHW VOHK CITT.

LYANS' IMPROVED

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APPAJiAFUS \

wPlTt fOR ILLUSrRATtD ^.ATALOCUE

guAKfii c/rr mcMMfwom.

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Invalid Appliance Co.,

K^3

M*«urACltrKtk3 OF

COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS

MHi

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11 Tour Kfdiman doenn'l hondlt thtm.
ordfr .it ai dirict-

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FACTOnY AND OPPICG:
IWO-lOO VBOOBB »T.. - OM10A0O.

FOR THE MILLION.

Sample Pot with Price Mailed Free.

FRESH TOBACCO STEMS, one cent per pound,

Put up in bales of two to three hundred pounds.

6. G. POLLWORTH GO.,

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

IMll-waxifa:©©, "Wis.

BRANCH J||l, Mji j^l^CTORY.

Jersey (nY.N J.; t*-^ ^':;^~phi4

" iONClSLASp(lIY,N.Y. 'f.^

FLOWER POTS

ALL KINDS.

STANDARD POTS

A SPECIALTY

List and SAMPLES FREE
8WAHN-S POTTERY MF'G CO.

P. O. liox 78, Minneapolis. Minn.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANXTFAOTUKKRS OF

Flower Pots.

Before buying write for price*.

361-363 Herndon Street
near Wrlgbtwood Ave..

CHICAGO. ILL.

Standard Flower Pots

Hi-inoh, per 1000, $2.40
•2 -inch, '■ 2.7n

2'/4-inch, " 3.35

3 -inch. " 4.70

3'/»-inch. pi-r 1000, $4,95

4 -inch, '■ 6.20

5 -inch. " 10.80

6 -inch, " 16.50

PACKAGEfl EXTBA.

G. HENNEGKE CO.,

MILWAUKEE,
WIS.

THOSE RED POTS

"STANDARDS"

FULL 8IZB! AND WIDB BOTTOMS.
BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS.

DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y,

HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH.,

ReQn 400 HOWARD ST,

KELLER BROS.,

213-15-17-19-21-23 Pearl St..

NORRISTOWN. PA.

Miinufacturers ot Standard Flower Pots, red in
color, equal to the best on the market; are 16
miles from Philadelphia, best of railroad connec-
tions. We give special attention to mail orders and
make special sizes to order in quantities. A
postal will bring prices and discounts.

We carry at all times a complete
stock of all sizes of second-hand pipe
in first class condition, repainted,
rethreaded and complete with coup-
lings Our prices will interest you.
We have been selling to Florists gen-
erally for years,

BOILER TUBES OR FLUES of a second-
hand nature, for hot water heating,
and for general purposes. It is all in
nice condition and practical forfurther
use. Note our prices:

2 inch - - - 6 cts. per ft.

3 inch - - - 8 cts. per ft.

4 Inch - - - 12 cts. per ft.

Wrile for Catalotjue No. 47, qiiotini; low prices
111 Sash. Roofing Gla>s. Brand New Garden Hose
and supplies in jzeneral bouiiht b> u^ a1
SheriWs' and Receivers' Sales.

CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO.,

West 35th & Iron Sts., CHICAGO, ILL.

Please mention the A via ican Flm isl when ivrilinff-

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Please mcniion the American Florist when li'i iting.

HOTBED.

GREENHOUSE.

VENTILATOR

GULF CYPRESS BARS.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Manufactured by

S. JACOBS & SONS. Office 406 W. 13th St . New York.

f^\ A 00 AT WHOLESALE. Cats-
\Si i_/AOO loKueand Bstlmate. Famished.

Please ynention the A rnerican Floi tst -when 7ct itit'.g

Standard.?'.?*

FLOWER

SASH

Pots

If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of
the Capitol, write us; we can save you money.

W. H. ERNEST,

Z8th ind M Streets N. E. WASHINGTON. D. C.

Please mention the American Florist zvken writing

rgoo.

The American Florist.

1231

Boston Florist Letter Co.

MANrFACTUKKUS OF

FLORISTS' LETTERS.

This wooden box nicely stained and var«
niflhedt 18x30x12 made In two sectlonsf one
for each size letter, g^lven away with flrst
order of 500 letters.

Block Letters. 1 % or 2-lnch size, per 100, $3.00.
Script Jjetters, $4. Fastener with each letter or word.
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Index to Advertisers.

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AUon J K 1217

American Bose Co — II

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Bayendorfer H & Co.IUl

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Bernlng H G 12IB

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Barton John 122t

Carmody J D IV

Cbloago Carnation Col225
Chicago House Wreck

Ing Co 12.10

Cincinnati Cut Flo Col214
Clark Wm A 4 Son. 1221)
ClucaB&Boddlngton Co II

Cohen J M 1216

Conard 4 Jones Co... 1220
Coniey John & Son. ...1231

Cottage Gardens 1

Cox Seed Co II

Crabb 4 Hunter 1220

CralK Robt 4 son I

Cross Kll 1226

Cannlngbam Jos H. .1226

Ilavis 4 Weiss 1227

Ueamud J B 1216 1227

Detroit Flow Pot Mtgl230
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JMcklnson Geo B 1221

DletsohA4 Co... ...1232

Dillon J L 1221 1228

DomerFred48oni> Co 1225

DreerH A 1219 1229

Dunne & Co 1229

Dutton Charles 8 1227

Eastern Chemical Co. 1231

Bdgar W W 1227

BloTiholz Henry.. 1221 1227

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BUiabeth Nursery Co 1219

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FarquharA Co B 4 J. 1228

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Ferguson John B 1216

Florida Nat Prod Co 1229

Ford Bros 1217

Foster Lucius H 1224

Gardeners Chronicle. 1229
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Garland Geo M Ill

Ohonuley 4 Perkins. .1216

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GroeneweKen 4 Co... 1221
Gorton 4 Lldgerwood,1232

Qunther Wm H 1217

Gumey Heater Co. . . ,12.32

Hagenburger Carl 1225

Han Assn IV

Hammond Benj 1229

Hancock Geo 4 Son. 1224

Harris 4 Co 1221

Hart M A 1217

Hart B 1 1226

Hartland Wm B II

Hartman Mfg Co 1229

Heacock Joseph 1226

Heiss J B 1221

Hennecke C Co. 1230

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Herr Albert M 1221

Herrmann A 1231

Hews A H 4 Co 1230

Hllflnger Bros 1230

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Uoran Bdw C 1217

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Hort Adv 1229

Hose Connection Co. 1231

Hudson 4 Co 1214

Hunt B H 1216

Huntsman 4 Co .... 1223
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Jackson B B ;226

Jaeub & Allison II

Jacobs S4 Sons 1230

Jennings B B 1227

Jennings Bros 1231

Johnson 4 Stokes 1218

KasUng W F 1216

KeUer Bros 1230

Keller Geo 4 Son 12:30

KeUogg Geo M 1216

Kendal AC 1218

Kennlcott Rr^- C^ . .

1222 1224 1226 1228

Kentucky Tob Co.... 1231

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Knehn C A 1216

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Lager 4HarreU 1227

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Lang JaUns 1217

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Long C 1220

liOng D B ...1231

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Lucas J 4 Co 1232

Lynch WB 1215

McCarthy 4 Co N F

1216 U23

McDonald Bros 1229

Moradden B c 1218

McFadden W A 1214

McKellar 4 Winter-
son 1215

Madei Paul 1227

Markle Jos 1226

May Jno N 1224 I

Meyer John C 4 'v.. . II

Mlllang 4 Ci 1217

MlUang Frank 1217

Monlnger J C Co. . .Ill
Moon Samuel C. 1220 1221

Moon Wm H ..1220

Moore, Hente4Nasb 1217

Morris Floral Co 1229

Moss Geo M 1216

MUDO John 1223

Murdock Walter H 1227

Murphy Wm 1224

Myers 4 Co 1232

Nagel B 4 Co 1220

Newbury B C 1229

Nlessen Leo 1216

N T Cat Flower Bz. 1217
N Y Cut Flower Co... 1217

OsterUir Bros 1231

Palen Co The IV

Peacock W P 1226

Pennook Sam'l 8 1216

Phlla Wire Works.... 12:11
Pittsburg Cut Flo Co. 1215
PoUworth CCCo.... 1230

Prince AG4 Co 1215

QuakerClty M'o hWkBl230

Randall A L 1216

Rauth Carl 1226

Rawllngs B 1 1226

Raynor J 1 1217

Ilea Bros 1220

Keed Glass 4PalntCo III
Regan PrlntlngHouse II
Reinberg Geo. . Iil5 1224

Relnberg Peter 1215

Renard Joseph.. 1224

Uelz r Walter 4 Co. 1222

Renter 8 J 1223

Rice M 4 Co 1231

KIder-BrlcssonBng Col232

Rodgers Alex II

Roehrs Julius 1221

Rolker A4Sons 1218

Rose Mfg Co II

Saltford Geo 1217

Sander 4 Co 1227

Schlllo Adam IV

Schmidt J C 1228

Scollay John A Ill

Scott Robt 4 Son 1223

Sheridan W F 1217

Slebrecht 4 Son I

Simpson Bobt 1223

Situations 4 WanU.. 1213

Skaboura Dip Co 1229

Smith Nath4 8on....l2<6

Smith W 4 T Co 1220

Soltau C 1226

South Side Floral C01229

Stahl Chas B 1216

Steams Lumber Co.. . Ill

Steffens Bmll 1231

Stevens & Co 122a

Stootholl H A 4 Co. II
Storrs 4 Harrison C01223
Sutherland Geo A. ...1216
Swahn PotteryMfgCo liiO

Teas T S 1220

Tesson Kobt F 1226

Thompson W W 4

Sons 1228

Thorbum J M 4 Co.1218
Tobacco Warehousing

and Trading Co 1231

Traendly 4 Schenck. .1217
Vauffhan's Seed Store
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Vlck'B Sons Jas 1218

Vincent R Jr 4 Bf"

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Vredenburgri Co 11

Wabasb BR II

Walsh M U 1221

Watoon G C U

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Weber U 4 Sons 1225

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Welland4 BiBCh 12'5

Welon Bros 1216

WhlUdln Pot Co 12:i0

WhIttOD Samuel 1228

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Wllmore W W 1228

Windsor Flo Seed Co 1218
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Vol. XV.

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MAY 5, 1900.

No. 622.

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Copyright 1900. by American Florist Company.

Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter.

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SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Officers— E. M. Wood. Natick, Mass., presi-
dent; F. R. PiERSON, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice-
president: \Vm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St.,
Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Beatty, Oil City,
Pa., treasurer. The sixteenth annual meeting
will be held at New Yorli. Aueust, 1900.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Annual meeting at New York, 1901. Leonard
Barron, 13IJ Liberty St., New York, secretary.

THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Annual convention at Baltimore, February,
1901. ALBERT M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

Annual meeting at New Y'ork, August, 1900.
Elmer D. Smitu, Adrian, Mich, secretary.

THIS ISSUE 36 PAGES WITH COVER.

CONTENTS.

Hardy shrubs for cut blooms 1233

The Lord & .Tohnson boiler explosion 1233

Some new dab lias l-^^l

liesoma sempertlorens Mastodon te (illus.) — 1234
.1. R. Fre>-n an's store at VV ashington (illus.). 1234

Notes on newer cannas 1235

More about sports 1235

Raster view in store of A. Gude & Bro. (lUus.) I23ii

The pteohia westward 1236

Can a' ions 12^6

Orchids at Rochester 1236

Jasniinura nitidum (il'us.) 1237

A queer Milwaukee scheme l-'37

London 1-3^

New York 1-38

Boston 1238

Philadelphia 1239

Chicago 1239

Glazing old style ho'ise 1-4U

Gr.-enhouse building 1240

The limit of steam 124iJ

Wormy soil 1240

H t water unoer pressure 1240

Ob luary— D. li. Northrup 1241

— S. M. Pratt 1241

— \Vm. S. Brown 1241

The seed trade 1246

-The adulteration of seeds 1-46

The nursery trade 1248

Our pastime's IS-'iO

—At New York 1250

—A t Denve • 12-=>'i

—At S'. Louis 12o0

— .\t Phiiad-lphia 12^0

— At Bufr..lo 1-50

— Ph ladelphia's target breakers 12dO

Los Angeles 12.50

St. Louis 1-54

Baltimore 1 -Sb

Helpful reminders 1258

Hardy Shrubs for Cut Blooms.

There are many times throughout the
summer when florists are sorely tried to
supply cut flowers. The houses are
usually off crop, preparatory to the win-
ter's campaign, and the usual run of out-
side flowers does not always give the
desired variety.

There are a great number of hardy
shrubs which would occupy but little
space and whi h, pruned rightly, would
furnish a good lot of material for cutting.
Among these are many which could be of
particular use to florists, because of the
way the flowers are produced, and I ven-
ture to suggest a list which I think would
be a good one.

Of those with white flowers I would
name the white flowering almond, white
flowered double peach, Chinese white
magnolia, flowering crab, snowy mespi-
lus, amelanchier; Clethra alnifolia, Exo-
chorda grandiflora. Hydrangea panicu-
lata grandiflora, mock orange, Pyrus
arbutifolia, Spiraea Reevesii and S. Van
Houtteii, Syringa Emodi and the Japan-
ese snowball.

It may be said of this list that the mag
nolias are of but little use when fully
opened, but cut in the half expanded
state they last as long as such flowers
are usually expected to. The flowers of
the flowering crab, Pyrus coronaria, are
exceedingly fragrant, on which account
they are much esteemed. Clethra comes
in late summer, as does the hydrangea
Syringa Emodi is not a clear white, but
it is a rare and beautiful kind, flowering,
too, when other lilacs are well over. The
Japanese snowball is the main flower the
Grand Army posts of these parts rely on
tor Memorial day. Nearly always it is
about in right condition at the close of
May. The common snowball precedes it
about one week, as does the plicatum
variety, rotundifolium.

Of yellow sorts Cornus Mas and golden
bell, forsythia, should be planted. Cor-
nus Mas is the first noticeable thrub of
spring. I am writing this on April 9,
and Cornus Mas is in good display now,
and will be fine for cutting for Easter.
The flowers are not large Isut are well
clustered along the stems, making a dis-
play which nothing else approaches. It
needs to be well pruned as soon as the
flowering is over, to get length of shoots
for next year's flowering. The golden
bell is very fine for cutting, and if not
likely to expand in time the shoots may
be placed in water indoors and will be
in flower in a Week or so.

Of shrubs with pink, rose and similar

flowers, the following would be found
useful: Double pink peach, double almond,
double cherry. Magnolia Soulangeana,
verbena shrub, caryopteris; Dtsmodium
penduliflorum, Lonicera grandiflora,
Frunus triloba, Ribes Gordonianum,
Spiraea Bumalda, S. Biljardi, S. Regeliana,
S. callosa, common lilacs, Daphne cneo-
rum and weigelias.

Long sprays of the double flowered
almond, peach, cherry and plum are use-
ful and beautiful. The verbena shrub has
blue flowers which come in September, a
month of scarcity of flowers in the shrub-
bery. Lonicera grandiflora is one of the
Tartarian honeysuckles, and the best of
the lot, its large, pink flowers making a
good display. Spiraea Bumalda and S.
callosa have flowers in flat heads, the
others in panicles. The Daphne cneorum
is the creeping, evergreen one. It likes
almost pure sand to grow in. Given
this and plenty of water, it will have
some flowers on all summer long, and
those familiar with it know how very
fragrant it is.

All shrubs that bloom before late sum-
mer require a pretty good pruning as
soon as the flowers are over. This
ensues a crop of young shoots by fall,
which are the ones we look to for flower-
ing the next season.

Philadelphia. Joseph Meehan.

That Lord & Johnson Boiler Explosion.

Ed. Am. Florist: — My attention has
been attracted to an article in your
journal, issue of March 31, page 1040,
dealing with the Lord & Johnson boiler
explosion. Having been actively engaged
in the heating business for upward of
twenty years, I was so much interested
that I have taken pains to study the
details given in prior issues of the paper,
referred to in that article. I note also
that some of your subscribers are anxious
to have opinions as to the cause of the
accident. To start with I consider it
a gross exaggeration to speak of the
fracture of cast iron sections as a
boiler "explosion," although techni-
cally it comes within the definition
as given by Webster, "a sudden bursting
with noise" In imagination the public
connects boiler explosions with the
sudden release of a tremendous force, a
terrible noise, flying metal and general
disaster. In fact the rupture of the sec-
tions of a cast iron boiler does produce a
noise, possibly a loud noise, hut there is
no flying metal, no danger; simply a
great inconvenience, and generally quickly
remedied.

Now, from all I can gather from the

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May

reports, the great fault in the Lord &
Johnson apparatus was the omission of
vertical or swinging check valves on the
main return pipe as well as on the main
return from each separate house, while
the steam mains were valved. The
apparatus, to have been safe, should
either have had the check valves, as
stated, or the valves on the mains should
have been omitted. Check valves on the
returns should be used in preference to
stop valves, it only one or the other is to
be used, for the reason that then it would
only be necessary to manipulate the main
stop valves to control the different
systems, the check valve working auto-
matically as the steam valve was opened
or closed.

I am of the opinion that the statement
that no air valves were used is an error,
for it is in evidence that there had been
heat on the plant, and I have yet to learn
how this could be had without first
expelling the air; likewise the verdict of
the experts that the water rushed out of
the boiler through the steam valve,
which was being slowly opened, while
the gaui;e registered one pound pressure
above the atmosphere; especially is this
the case when the position of the main is
considered, ten feet above the boiler. It
would seem from the evidence that either
the steam gauge or the water gauge
were on a strike. If the lower cock on
the water glass was turned off it would
show a false water level, and if the boiler
was empty or rather dry the steam may
have registered one pound only. Now it
is very much more likely that there was
sufficient pressure to raise the water
from the boiler into the coils, some of the
stop valves on the returns breaking or
being open, and that as soon as the valve
on the main pipe was partially opened
the pressure was equalized and the water,
because of its greater specific gravity,
sought its proper level, which, in this
case, was the boiler, and cooled it so
rapidly as to cause the castings to
fracture, though, as often is the case, the
castings may have been fractured during
the heating process.

Your correspondent's statements about
vacuum would not merit serious consider-
ation were it not tor the fact that he
falls into a common error. Firstly there
is no power in a vacuum. A vacuum is
simply an empty space, devoid even of
atmosphere. A vacuum gauge on the
coils and one on the boiler would register
the same. Fill a sealed pipe partially
with water, attach a vacuum pump and
exhaust the air, the water will rise only
to the extent that it has been compressed
by atmospheric pressure, 14.7 pounds.
Fill an ordinary soup plate with water,
take a tumbler, ligh a taper, put it in
the tumbler, and, after expelling the air
by the heat of the taper, invert the
tumbler in the water in the soup
plate and the water will raise in the
tumbler to the extent that the air has
been displaced by the heat. Is it the
vacuum that causes it? No; it is caused
by atmospheric pressure on the surface of
the water on the outside of the tumbler.
A dish large enough to cover the soup
plate containing the water, treated m
the same manner would not affect the
water in the slightest degree beyond
that due to removing the compression of
the atmosphere.

We talk of pumping water. We do
draw water through a suction pump,
and the operation is as follows: The
pump exhausts the air from the pump
and pipe connected thereto; the pressure
of the atmosphere excised on the surface
of the water forces it through the pipe

and into the pump, and for this reason
we can raise the column of water
thirty-three feet, the equivalent of the
atmospheric pressure, 14.7 pounds. To
accomplish the theory of your corres-
pondent there would have to be above
the water line in the boiler an opening
for the admission of air and consequent
atmospheric pressure in order to force
the water into the coils as he describes.
We so often hear this great weakness of
the cast iron boiler urged as a cardinal
virtue that comment is unnecessary.
Who ever heard of or has seen an exploded
heating boiler of wrought iron? He
should remember one of Lincoln's
sayings, "You can fool all the people
some of the time, etc." No, my friend,
price is the only thing that recommends
a cast iron boiler. I have made them for
twenty years. D. F. Morgan.

Some New Dahlias.

The greatest interest at present is in
the newer types of cactus dahlias. The
other sections offer a smaller field for
improvement, owing to the large number
which are practically perfection in their
types. Foi a number of years the cactus
dahlias have awakened great interest but
unfortunately most of them were not
adapted to American conditions. There
are only a few cactus dahlias of American
raisers, most being satisfied with testing
the various varieties from Europe to
secure the best stock to work on. The
following are the very best from a careful
test of over 200 of the new varieties:

From Germany comes undoubtedly the
very finest yet produced in Aegir, a bril-
liant crimson scarlet of a deep rich shade.
It is of large size, deep and with full, high
center. The petals are twisted and curled
and each petal is also incurved grace-
fully. The whole effect is a large, fluffy
dahlia resembling an ideal Japanese
chrysanthemum. It is a strong, vigor-
ous, upright grower, a profuse bloomer
and, unlike most cactus dahlias, a very
early and continuous bloomer on long
stems.

Austin Cannell. — This superb dahlia is
also a good, free bloomer but, unlike the
preceding variety, has long, pointed,
closely quilled petals of a deep lake color.

Beatrice Martin. — White, delicately
tinged soft pink; the petals are not long,
but twisted in a very elegant and irregu-
lar manner.

Geo. Marlow.— A beautiful, soft straw,
shading to salmon; a very free bloomer
of perfect type

Henry F. Michell. — An American seed-
ling of immense size; petals long, broad
and twisted. The shades and tints blend
harmoniously from yellow to deep orange
red.

John H. Roach.— Of medium size, long
pointed petals; the best soft yellow cac-
tus dahlia to date.

Mrs. Montefiore. — A splendid, rich,
glowing crimson scarlet; beautiful
twisted form; throws its flowers well
above the foliage.

Starfish.— Pure orange scarlet without
shading. The very strongest grower
and a free bloomer on long stems; flow-
ers large with long, pointed petals.

Strohlein Krone. — This is another gem
from Germany. Every petal is closely
quilled in the most approved style. The
flowers are large, full to the center, on
long stems; a free bloomer.

The Queen. — A pure, snow white cactus
dahlia with petals rather broader than
some of the colored varieties but beauti-
fully pointed and twisted; an elegant
flower on long stems.

In decorative dahlias nothing new has
equalled Clifford W. Bruton in yellow,
Wm. Agnew in brilliant red, or Admiral
Dewey, a brilliant imperial purple, and
Xanthia, an immense flower isix inches
across, crimson maroon tipped brilliant
plum.

Storm King (Blizzard) still ranks at
the head of the show dahlias. It is the
most profuse bloomer of any variety,
pure white, full to the center, of perfect
form and has long stems.

There is nothing particularly fine in
fancy dahlias except Lady Arlington,
deep maroon tipped white.

L. K. Peacock.

Begonia Sempcrflorens Mastodonte.

We are indebted to John Coulson, of
Worcester, Mass., for the excellent pho-
tograph from which the accompanying
engraving was prepared. This is another
of Lemoine's products and Mr. Coulson
states that it is a great addition to the
winter- flowering section of the family.
It is a robust grower with stout stems,
petioles and peduncles. The flowers are
of a beautiful rose tint and about two
inches in diameter. With Mr. Coulson
it has proved extremely floriferous and

J. R. FREEMAN'S STORE, WASHINGTON. D. 0., AT EASTER.

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very valuable forcuttinj?. It has retained
its attractiveness longer than B. Gloire
de Lorraine, the two grown together in
the same house, but not the Lorraines
grown in a cooler house.

Notes on Newer Cannas.

The following cannas have proved
exceptionally fine on our grounds during
the past three or four years:

Black Prince (Duke X Mile. Herat).—
One of the mosteffective varieties; flowers
often five to six inches across and petals
sometimes two inches wide; color as dark
or darker than Duke of Marlborough; an
early and constant bloomer; foliage fine;
plant vigorous; height five feet.

Philadelphia. — One of the brightest and
cleanest varieties we have; the clear red
of this variety is hard to improve on,
but we now have seedlings from it ot
better constitution and keepingqualities;
height two and one-half feet.

President Cleveland.— .\ good scarlet
red variety of splendid constitution; very
effective and free bloomer.

Triumph. — This is now taking its place
as one of the best dwarf red bedding
varieties; it is an early and free bloomer
of good constitution.

Mt. Etna — One of the finest and best
red leaved varieties on our grounds; color
Philadelphia- red combined with large
size, early and free blooming habit; height
three feet.

Baltimore. — A fine large red canna;
very iree bloomer; good foliage.

George Washington — This is one of the
earliest flowering varieties in existence;
color rich, velvety red; flowers very large,
petals two inches broad; rounded form.

Pillar of Fire (Imp.)— This will prove
one of the finest cannas for the center of
circular beds; grows seven to eight feet
high; color almost scarlet; spikes enor-
mous and erect; flower larger and in
other respects a decided improvement on
the original.

Olyrapia (Duke X Mile. Berat).— This
variety is of a new shade difiicult to
describe, being a. close approach to vio-
let; it is one of the most pleasing and free
blooming varieties in cultivation.

Rosemawr — Color pink, petals often
two inches wide; trusses enormous; one
of the earliest and a continuous bloomer;
height three feet.

Martha Washington. — The best all-
around solid pink to date; flowers very
large, produced on strong, erect stalks;
height three feet.

Annie Laurie. — A lovely pink, with
white throat; a great favorite with those
who have tried it; height three and one-
halt feet.

Enchantress — Another clear pink, little
known; very free bloomer; height three
and one half to four feet.

Maiden's Blush — A soft shell pink;
color difficult to duplicate.

Shenandoah. — A bronze-leaved variety
and a new departure in this class; color
pink; a very early bloomer.

Luray. — Color deep pink; plant very
sturdy with good habit and constitution.

Gloriosa — Dwarf; gilt edged; flowers
large, richer in color than Queen Char-
lotte.

Augusta. — One of the largest gilt edged
varieties; flowers often five inches or
more across; free bloomer.

Conquerer. — The largest and most
beautiful mottled variety in cultivation,
in fact as near the perfection in cannas
as could be desired; flowers very large;
petals two inches broad, perftctly
rounded; enormous erect stalks and fine
foliage; height three feet,

BEGONIA MASTODONTE.

Queen Eleanor. — One of the best of the
color of Florence Vaughan; flower as
large; plant more dwarf.

Brilliant. — A fine yellow with a dis-
tinct red eye; good bedder; height four to
five feet.

Buttercup. — The best all-around yellow
on our grounds during the past three
years; very enduring; will thrive under
lower temperature than most varieties.

Orange Queen. — A variety little known;
a good, pure orange; it will endure the
sun better than California or Klondyke.

Alberta. — In this canna we have a
combination of colors difficult to describe,
a shade of rose-violet distinct from
every other variety.

Dr. Nansen. — Pure yellow; good
bloomer and self cleaner; dwarf.

Zephyr. — Dwarf pink; flowers large;
tree bloomer. Antoine Wiktzee.

More About Sports.

Ed. Am. Florist: — I note what Elmer
D Smith has to say in your issueof April
7 in regard to sports from Chrysanthe-
mum Wm. H. Chadwick, and wish to
say that one of my plants of this variety
produced an odd bloom late last season.
It was a stiff quilled flower about nine
inches across and shaded prettily to pink.
It was SQ very distinct that I cut it and

put it on exhibition in my reception hall,
where it remained fora couple of weeks in
December. Not being partial to quilled
varieties I made no effort to save any of
the wood.

Among the new sorts I note one of
Nathan Smith & Son, called White Bon-
naffon. From the illustration I should
judge this to be a misnomer; it should be
White Maud Dean. The pictureis acom-
plete reproduction of a bloom I had on a
plant of Maud Dean last season. My
plants of this variety were grown to two
blooms each and the plant in question
produced one flower of the regulation
pink and one a clear white, each having
the beautiful satiny sheen which is char-
acteristic of Maud Dean. Having been
able to get cuttings of this white sport I
shall this fall be able to determine whether
or not it is a true sport, and if so whether
or not it is desirable.

Every season some of my plants of
Christmas Gift bear blooms containing
petals of the pink of President Smith.
This is the largest and handsomest of the
late bloomeis and it has a splendid stem.
The form is similrjr, but an improvement
upon that of Mrs Robinson and in size
it is a little larger than that variety at
its best. But the color is a dull straw
yellow. If this variety ever produces a
bloom in color entirely the shade of per.

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celain pink shown by these few petals we
shall have one ot the greatest hits on
record. Rufus W. Smith.

Ed. Am. Florist:— In regard to the
discussion relating to the color and form
of sports, I can say with some positive-
ness that the form of the sporting flower
sometimes diSers materially Irom the

ably not difiered widely from that of
other laborers in the same field, few suc-
cesses, many failures, evergreen faith in
the future. Emory E. Smith.

The Paeonia Westward.

I have watched the growth of pfeonias
here in Nebraska during the past twenty-

EA8TER VIEW IN STORE OF A. QUDE & BRO., WASHINQTON, D. 0.

flower of the parent plant. I have in
mind a Homer rose bush in a near-by gar-
den, which was grown from a cutting \
several years ago. About two years ago '
it sent out a strong climbing sport half
way up the bush. This sport has bloomed
two seasons and the cuttings made from
it have also bloomed. The flower bears
no resemblance in color or form to the I
Homer. It is very large and very double, ;
good in bud but at its best when full j
blown: creamy color, pinkish center;
many of the buds are double centered '
and have most unusual keeping qualities,
five to Steven days in a living room. The
buds, while good, are not of sufficient
quality for cut flower purposes but the
sport will probably become valuable as
an out of door climber of a color and
easy growth, which at present is lacking
in our lists. It any one can recognize the
parent by the sport, or vice versa, they
will be doing well.

Sports often revert to the original or
to some intermediate form and in this
way I have experienced some keen disap-
pointments. Summer befoie last, while
walking in a deserted garden, I came
across a giant bush of the old Gen Grant
geranium and, to my astonishment, one
thrifty branch, which was well flowered,
had leaves of normal size and shape (four
to five inches in diameter) but with a
beautiful white stripe three-fourths of an
inch in width margining each leaf. Here
surely was the king of fancy-leaved gera-
niums. Three months later when the
fine cuttings were nicely rooted and
growing in pots, the leaves had decreased
to one-hall the size, curled and blistered
into a typical old Mountain of Snow.
I have tried time and agam lo fix a double
calla lily, but all the sports persist in
going throuah life in "single blessedness "
Plants that for years have borne nothing
but double flowers reverted to the single
form as soon as they were removed to a
new location. My experiences in hybrid-
izing, selection of sports, etc., has prob-

five years, and have observed a notable
progress. At first, of course, we had
only the common kinds, but ten years
ago I secured a lot of the finer sorts from
T. C. Thurlow, the New England expert,
and they seemed to do as well in f^ebraska
as anywhere. I have several times
attended the great shows of the Matsa-
chussetts Horticultural Society in Boston,
and became deeply interested in the
paonia. In November of 1898 I planted
a considerable number of new sorts here.
I feared for the roots after the awful
winter, but last June, after being in the
ground only six months, and cut rather
close at that, I had blooms I would not
have been ashamed to show in Boston.

I think Baroness Schroedcr one of the
finest and hardiest in my large collection.
The flowers are great, fluffy globes of
dtlicate white, fragrant and fairy-like, as
though they would float away. The.'-e
are the flowers for the west. We have
quite a number of enthusiasts who are
raising new kinds from the seed, and
some are of real merit. The rose is called
the queen of flowers, but all through the
west and northwest they are too tender,
and there have been such marvelous
improvements in preonias (we now have
about 2,000 sorts) that the bloom is
entitled to rank as the queen of flowers
for the west.

The roots of pa?onias are full of vitality
and the plants are easy to handle; the
most destructive hail, the terror of the
west, will not kill them; they bloom in
our rainy season and lie dormant in the
dryness of August.

In Minnesota and the Dakotas paeonias
are bound to be a success. By raising
the beds, so the ice will not form on them,
and covering with a few inches of manure,
pa^onias can be grown anj where, in the
west as well as in the east. Their culture
has been neglected, but " new interest is
being taken in them. We find that the
season of bloom can be lengthened to
nearly two months. Get the earliest,

give them a sunny place, take the latest
and plant them a foot deep and you have
a fine and long succession.

C. S. Harrison.

CARNATIONS.

MANURE AND GROUND BONE.

Ed. A,m Florist: — You will oblige by
asking in yourcolumns what proportions
of manure and ground bone are used in
the composition of soil for the cultiva-
tion of carnations under glass. B.

END OF the SEASON TREATMENT.

A gentleman who is classed by some as
the best grower of carnations in the east,
visiting at my place recently, made the
remark that he does not care for a car-
nation that blooms continuously, but
prefers one that comes in crops, as he
can handle such a carnation so as to
have it in crop for Christmas, again for
Easter and again tor Memorial day. He
consigns all of his stock to a commission
house and fiads that those occaj-ions are
the ones on which he is sure to get a good
figure for his cut.

This grower keeps an accurate record
of his cut for each month and his figures
would be an eye opener as to the profits
that can be derived from some popular
varieties. Figuring from Mrs. Bradt as
a small producer, it is surprising how
close to the cut of Bradt many varieties
come that are classed as free bloomers,
and as before stated, this grower being
one of the best in the east, his records
are of some value for comparison and
demonstrate the real cash value of some
varieties that are supposed to be yielding
a profit.

Most plants that have been kept in
good condition all winter will give a
good crop of flowers for Memorial day
and, while the prices will naturally be
low, the cost of keeping the stock in con-
dition for the month ot May is trifling.
The colored varieties will be brighter it
the houses are shaded, and in this section
even the whites are all the better tor
shade. Shading, aside from holding the
color of the flowers, keeps the houses
from drying out so rapidly and makes
less labor in the watering, which, always
a necessity, is a double necessity now, for
the plants should never be dry at the
roots and time is well spfnt for a good
syringing over the plants two or three
times a week.

Ventilation can be left on constantly,
day and night, as the vitality of the
plants is kept up by the cool air of the
nights. A thorough disbudding now will
carry your crop for Memorial dav and
even a little fertilizer added to the soil
about this time is, in many cases, a good
investment. Even if the flowers bring
but a dollar a hundred it is better to
have them up to your standard of excel-
lence than to have them in the third class
for the last of the season.

Albert M. Herr.

Orchids at Rochester.
Under the management of the new
superintendent the celebrated Kimball
Collection of orchids is still improving.
The house of C> pripedium insigne was a
great sight during November and for
some months subsequently thousands of
blooms covered the benches. Many of
the plants showed from two to four
dozen flowers. Interest centers on the
pure yellow varieties, C. insigne Laura
Kimball being the peer of all, showing no
sign of spots in the dorsal, but Sander's
variety is not less attractive for showing

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traces of pale spots. A great many of
the darkly maculated varieties are rep-
resented in the collection, most of them
named sorts of the best types. At the
beginning of February a few hundred
Cypripedium Boxallii and C. villosum
were in full bloom in another house, and
among these were some very bright col-
ored varieties which deserve special
attention. Cattleya Trianses are a fea-
ture of the collection and the dendrobi-
ums have made tremendous growth dur-
ing the past season. Laelia anceps was
fully in bloom at the time of my visit,
the whites being very prominent among
them. A bench of Ciclogyne cristata
looked decidedly promising, the young
bulbs of enormous size and bristling with
buds. Strict cleanliness is a feature of
this place; all the plants are looked over
carefully every now and then and scale
or other troublesome insects are prom ptly
destroyed. It is no small task to keep so
extensive a collection clean and healthy
when the plants are so closely crowded
together in the comparatively small
space of the ten houses.

The Kimball orchid houses, being open
to the public all the year around, have
been the means of cultivating a demand
for orchid flowers in Rochester. People
know what orchids are and appreciate
their value. The modest collections
started years ago at Sailers', Schlegel's
and Keller's have steadily grown, espe-
cially in those species which have proved
useful and valuable for cutting and do
not require special treatment. Cypripe-
diums are among theeasiest to grow and
are therefore quite plentiful in their sca-

the last five or six years or since impor-
tation. Another plant imported at the
same time always has two flowers on
each stem; a good strong flower of
Maulei type. Still another curiosity was
found in the same lot, the pouch in this
distinctly and regularly corrugated,
while the dorsal is finely margined and
blotched.

Other cypripediums grown for cutting
purposes are C. barbatum, C. Boxallii, C.
villosum, C. Lawrenceanum, C. Spiceria-
num, C. Sedeni and a few others. Cat-
tleyas are next in number, principally
varieties of C. labiata, C. Triana; and C.
Moasis, with a few C. Bowringeanas.
La;lia anceps must also be mentioned as
a good seller, especially in its lighter
shades; it is easy to manage them. Sev-
eral good pure whites may be found at
Keller's. A few L. autumnalis and L.
purpurata are also grown. Oncidium
varicosum and O. tigrinum may be seen
in all three places and coelogynes arecon-
sidered profitable and easy to control.
Dendrobiums in variety are useful, either
for cutting or as pot plants. For the
latter purpose D. nobile is especially val-
uable and many of the very best types
are grown as medium sized plants, but
the scarce and valuable named varieties
such as D nobile Sanderiana, D. nobile
Forstermannii, D. nobile giganteum, etc.,
are not offered in the stores. Vanda
ccerulea is not plentiful enough for the
existing demand, but pays better than all
the rest.

Of course quite a number of other
orchids are grown in all these collections,
but for cut flower purposes those named

JASMINUM NITIDUM.

son. Salters' have some very fine C.
insigne varieties of the dwarfest types
in their collection. At Keller's the
same types and the margined, dark-spot-
ted varieties are quite numerous; there
are also several yellows of fine form,
which have not been named but are con-
sidered quite distinct. One dark-spotted
variety, with very large flowers, promi-
nent, broad, dorsal sepal which is fully
half white, has two separate pouches
overlapping each other and is a great
curiosity, but pretty; every flower on
the plant has showed this peculiarity for

are found most useful. No special houses
are provided for them; in the palm houses
or fern houses the cattleyas, telias and
oncidiums are suspended from the roof;
for the cypripediums and ccelogynes
places are found on the benches in any
other house, and, although the plants
may not always receive all the care neces-
sary to obtain best results, they seldom
fail to bloom abundantly in their season
and have more than twice over paid for
the first outlay and their subsequent
care. It is not necessary to grow the
best kinds. J. B. K.

Jasminum Nitidum.

The plant illustrated shows a new
species introduced by Wm. Bull, of
London, England, from the Admiralty
Islands. It is said to be of slender
growth, producing a profusion of deli-
ciously scented snow-white flowers,
borne in three-flowered umbels. The
starry blooms are two inches in diameter;
the leaves are deep green. In appearance
it is exceedingly elegant and graceful, and
it is recommended as a charming addi-
tion to warm house climbers.

A Queer Milwaukee Scheme.

A very strange move was made by a
prominent florist here Easter week which
is interestingforitsoriginality, if nothing
more. A letter has been sent to a large
number ot prominent flower buyers read-
ing as follows:

" If it is not too much trouble for you,
permit me to ask your aid in regard to

my flower store at When

Mr induced me to go into

business with him he agreed to put in
$1,500 as capital wherewith to carry on
our business. Instead he put in only
$1,000 and withdrew $300, leaving
a working capital of $700, which is
not sufficient capital to enable me
to carry on my business. We have
been handicapped on account of insuffi-
cient means, and I find that I cannot do
justice to my patrons and myself I need
$500 to make it possible for me to con-
tinue my business. I cannot borrow
money on my greenhouses, because they
are already mortgaged.

"The question now confronts me —
whether to give up this beautiful store
or not? Will my patrons be willing to
advance me from $10 to $50 each to
enable me to raise the needed funds? I
will give my notes forthe amounts, bear-
ing good interest, and I feel confident
that, with the increased means at my
command, I will be able to do a good
business, which will result in our mutual
benefit.

"Your kindness will be highly appre-
ciated, and it will be my constant
endeavor to meet your requirements in
the floral line fully.

"Thanking you lor past favors," etc.

C. B. W.

London.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN IMBROGLIO HAS ITS
EFFECT ON TRADE.— MARGUERITES AND
THEIR CULTURE.— SWEET PEAS IN FAVOH.
THE CLEMATIS HAS ITS FRIENDS. —
DEMAND FOR CRIMSON RAMItLERS. —
FLOWERS OF HARDY SUBJECTS —PEL-
ARGONIUMS AT CANNELLS'. — VARIOUS
NOTES OF A CLOSE OBSERVER.

The war and other causes have had
their eflect on the florists' trade during
the past few months, yet, considering all
drawbacks, things have not been so bad
as might have been expected. Cut flower
trade has been dull and growers must
have suffered in consequence of the supply
exceeding the demand. Of pot plants
ferns seem to be over-plentiful for I never
saw so many in market at one time as
we now get and they cannot be cleared
at any price. Marguerites have been
very good, and plentiful; these always
find favor and deservedly so, for they
cannot be equaled where a good display
of white is desired, and they have the
advantage of lasting well, without the
aid of gum or much tying. The maggot
is the greatest drawback to their success-
ful culture, but this may be kept down
by the regular use of kerosene. A wine

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glass full to two gallons of water applied
with a syringe about once a week or ten
days will t ffectually check the progress
of this troublesome pest. In applying
the mixture care must be taken that it is
kept well stirred. Sweet peas will
undoubtedly be among the most popular
flowers of the season. There appears
every prospect of the show at the Crystal
Palace being well supported and a very
large display may be expected. And in
addition to this great event, at many of
the provincial shows good displays seem
tc be assured, in some instances special
prizes being otTered. Judging from the
large demand for seeds, exhibitors should
be very numerous.

There are few plants which make a
better effect than do clematises; from one
year-old plants to large specimens, they
may he turned to good account. As one-
year-old plants it is those of the patens
type that are best for early flowering. I
may refer to Mrs Quilter as being the
best white; the flowers are of medium
size, but are produced freely. Miss
Bateman, Albert Victor and Sir Garnet
Wolseley, are good examples of the type.
Grown in the open and ripened off early
in the autumn, they will require very
little heat to start them early in the
year, plenty of light being more essen-
tial than heat, and from early in March
onwards they make a bright display.

There seems likely to be a great
demand for Crimson Rambler roses
again this season, orders coming in
before the plants are ready for delivery.
It is remarkable that few succeed well
with this fine plant. The great secret, if
any, is to have the wood well ripened
early in the autumn. It may be grown
on its own roots, or grafted on the
Manetti stock, but it seems to utterly
fail when worked on the seedling briar
(or dog rose). Grown in pots under
glass where they get the full benefit of
the sun and then taken out in August
and gradually dried off, they will make
hard wood which rarely fails to produce
an abundance of bloom when started
early in the year. It is at Easter that
they are most in demand but they will
flower earlier.

W. Paul & Sons have made some fine
displays with a number of double flow-
ered varieties of the peach, almond,
cherry and others. I noted the carna-
tion-flowered and camellia-flowered as
being the best of the peaches, but the
double white was also fine. Cerasus
pseudo-cerasus Watereri, and Pyrus
Malus floribunda were prominent. All
of this class of plants may be recom-
mended. If well ripened in the autumn
they are sure to flower well and give
little trouble, and I believe they would
be found valuable for decorations. There
would belittledifficnlty in finding agood
market for them if growers would take
them up for the purpose.

At a recent meeting of the R. H. S.
cyclamens were well shown. In the ordi-
nary type the varieties were very fine,
and it would be difficult to find more
perfect examples of good culture. A
large batch of plants with fimbriated
flowers and leaves with fimbriated mar-
gins were a great feature. These may
require some further improvement before
they can be considered perfect, though
some of the plants shown were very
pretty. Various shades of color were
represented. I may add that the above
mentioned strain is quite distinct from
the papilio varieties which have often
been referred to.

I hear that J. Forbes, the fortunate
possessor of JJegouia Caledonia, the fine

white sport from B. Gloire de Lorraine,
is likely to have a good stock for distri-
bution in the autumn, but he cannot
be induced to part with a plant until the
time appointed for its distribution.

When at Messrs. Cannells' the other
day I saw a fine batch of the double white
zonale pelargonium, Miss Ashworth,
very pure, and the trusses of bloom
though of medium size were produced in
great profusion. A house full of single
varieties were a mass of bright colors.

Deutzia Lemoinei I find forces well and
is certainly an acquisition, being a great
advance on D. gracilis and equallv free.

DafTodils are now in full beauty and
appear to be as much appreciated as
ever. The cold weather has made those
in the open rather later than usual. H.

New York.

MARKET SHOWS LITTLE IMPROVEMENT.—
STOCKS VERY HEAVY AND PRICES LOW.
—SOME LARGE WEDDING DECORATIONS.
—OUTDOOR STOCK TAKES WELL.— VARI-
OUS DOINGS IN THE TRADE.

There is little to be said regarding the
cut flower trade this week except that
it has not improved materially since
last report, and that the warm weather
now prevailing has a very injurious effect
on the roses. A good deal of mildewed
stock is being received. The recent large
weddings have not made any appreciable
impression on the cut flower market,
plants being used to a great extent and
the quantity of flowers coming in being
so great that the sale of a few thousand
roses for these special occasions is not
felt and means onlv a few thousands less
(or the Greeks. Prices are very low in
any case, the high class buyers insisting
on getting Greek figures on goods in
quantity. Stumpp had the decoration
tor the Benedict wedding at Greenwich,
Conn., and took a boatload of olants
over there. The Morton wedding at
Grace church, a fine affair, was done by
J. H. Troy, of the Rosary. Violets are
making their final bow for the season
Srailax is very scarce, lily of the valley is
selling well and white sweet peas are in
good demand. Outdoor lilac is arriving
in large quantities and has a ready sale
on the streets, hurting the market for
roses and carnations. There are some
very fine narcissi of the fancy varieties
seen at the wholesalers. In fancy roses
there are Brunner, Baroness and Mabel
Morrison, but prices are moderate on
all. The plant market is in full flower
now, and in the early morning is a very
busy place. The demand for geraniums
is especially brisk and prices remuner-
ative.

Herman Warendorfl has engaged
passage on the Pbccnecia for June 23
and will make an extended trip through
Europe. Herman Kuhn will sail on the
Kaiser Wilhelm derGrosse on July 3, and
many others are talking of going but
find great difficulty in getting accommo-
dations on account ol the heavy outgoing
traffic.

Joseph Fleischman is getting to be
quite a real estate operator, his latest
being the acquisition of 40 West Twenty-
eighth street, the center of the wholesale
flower trade, which he will turn into r
modern office building with a store for
the wholesale cut flower business on the
ground floor.

E. R. Lucatos has just returned from
Boston, where he had gone to negotiate
a large sale of Greek antiquities. He
thinks the Hub would be an ideal place
in which to locate a "Columbus Avenue"
flower store.

H. A. Bergmann has returned from the
mountains and has resumed work with
John Young at 51 West Twenty-eighth
street greatly improved in health and
spirits.

The absence of the customary Ust of
failures after Easter this year would
indicate either that the flower business
is more prosperous or that credit is given
more carefully than formerly.

Ambrose Cleary, recently with Cleary
& Co., has taken a position as manager
of the flower and plant department of
Namm's department store. W. Blauvelt
is now with Cleary & Co.

There are rumors of a new flower store
to be opened on Fifth avenue by W. H.
Beaumont, of Cleveland, and Klunder
"the younger," with another partner
whose name is not given.

Dunne Sz. Co. have taken an additional
store on West Thirtieth street for a show
room.

F. L. Atkins, of Bobbink & Atkins, is
laid up, suffering from a badly injured
knee.

Visitors: Ernst Lunberg, Lenox, Mass ;
J. T. Butterworth, South Framingham,
Mass.

Boston.

HEAVY STOCKS IN MARKET AND PRICES
LOW.— EVERY LINE IN THE SAME GENERAL
SITUATION.— SPRING OVERTAKES THE
TREE PLANTERS.— VARIOUS NOTES OF
PERSONAL DOINGS.

From the standpoint of the cut flower
wholesaler the market is none too good
at present. Prices are away down and a
big lot of material has to be handled to
realize a dollar or two of commission.
The grower is more fortunate, as the
increased product compensates some-
what for the reduced valuation. Roses
are very plentiful and on large lots the
price is practically whatever one can get.
All bulbous stock is equally abundant,
with sales few and difficult. Even lily of
the valley is in too heavy supply. White
carnations are selling fairly well but at
prices that are tending steadily down-
ward; colored varieties are rather ditii-
cult to dispose of and violets are poor in
quality with insignificant sales, the trail-
ing arbutus having taken their place in
the affection of the wearers, for the
moment.

Spring is advancing rapidly, too
rapidly in fact for the nurseryman.
Every warm day brings out a mass of
green leaves and many trees and shrubs,
such as prunuses, magnolias and forsy-
thias are in full flower. It develops that
the damage done during the past winter
was less than had been supposed with
many things, although other varieties,
usually reliable, have suffered unexpected
injury. Among the latter is Rosa Wich-
uraiana, which in many locations in the
parks has been seriously hurt.- The
planting of Peter's Hill, the most recent
addition to the Arnold .\rboretum is
going forward rapidly, a great many
trees of various kinds, including 1100
white pines, having been set out. ,\ plan
of free distribution of trees to any citizen
who desires to beautify his street front-
age has been adopted in Boston this
spring with good results. The trees thus
distributed numbered 2000 and are all
rock maples.

In his action against the Brookline
Gas Co., for damage caused to plants
by leakage of gas, Richard Welch has
secured a verdict for $800.

A. P. Calder has given up his store on
Boylstop street and will hereafter confine

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his business to his greenhouses on Can-
terbury road.

N. F. McCarthy is highly pleased over
the attendance and prices realized at his
plant auctions so far this season.

W. A. Twombly sailed last Wednesday
on the steamer New England, expecting
to inaugurate a flower stand on board.

Jackson Dawson's pretty seedling rose,
Wra. C. Egan, is blooming finely at Prof.
C. S. Sargent's.

' Visitors: C. B. Weathered, New York;
Jas. W. Begbie, representing Clucas &
Boddington Co., New York.

Philadelphia.

MARKET HEAVILV OVER-STOCKED. — PRICES
DOWN TO GREEK LEVEL.— GOOD STOCK
AT LITTLE FIGURES. — PLANT TRADE AT
ITS HEIGHT AND RATES UNREMUNERA-
TIVE. — MAY MEETING OF THE CLUB —
EASTER AND THE LILY.— AN IMTROVE-
.MENT PREDICTED.

A bad case of over-production has sud-
denly developed. In spite of the great
number of spring weddings and other
seasonable events, the supply continues
to pile up until there is scarcely room to
move without cracking one's shins on the
comers of the boxes that are piled about
the floors of the commission houses. The
fakirs are in their glory. There is not one
of these gentry but is up to his ears in
business, many of them carrying great
bundles of Beauties over which they can
scarcely be seen. They offer fine flowers
three for 25 cents and less. Carnations
in original bunches are sold for 25 cents
per bunch and all other flowers at a like
reduction. Average wholesale prices as
revealed in the grower's returns, in the
light of the above state of affairs, cannot
be said to be very gratifying.

The weather is fine and the bedding
plant men are working night and day to
get their orders out. Prices rule low for
this class of stock. Many of the growers
say there is nothing in bedding plants at
the prevailing figures, but they probably
are like the boy who sold apples which
cost him 2 cents each at three for a
nickel, and said he got his profits out of
the quantity he sold. Prices are $3 to $4
per hundred for all soft 2^ 2-inch stock,
while for 4 inch plants $7 to $S is the
figure. This includes the pots. Ampe-
lopsis Veitchii is scarce, that is present-
able plants. Some one should make a
specialty of this plant and have it started
in the house, as when clothed with foliage
it looks so much more promising than in
the dormant state.

The May meeting of the Florists' Club
was not as largely attended as usual. In
fact the president was not there, an
unusual matter of record. Vice-president
John Westcott, however, came to the
rescue and everything passed off very
pleasantly. Robert Craig's paper on
"Experiences of the Past Easter" was
read by his son, Wm. P. Craig, owing to
his father's absence in New York. It
proved to be a very well prepared essay.
It was noted that the market seems to
be easily over-stocked with extra size
plants, as buyers for the specimens are
few and iar between. The best varieties
of azaleas, spiraeas, lilies and other plants
for forcing were also touched upon. In
the discussion which followed H. F.
Michell said that great efforts are being
made in Bermuda to improve the lily
crop, and with gratifying success.
Various scientific gentlemen connected
with the English and American govern-
ments have been experimenting with
various insecticides and believe they have
the mite with the unpronouncable name

under control. The farmers, too, are
alive to the situation and are sorting and
destroying the diseased bulbs, and also
giving the growing stock more care and
attention. He said that at the price to
which the unsatisfactory bulbs have
fallen there is no money in them for either
the farmer or dealer. Now, with selected
stock, grown in enriched soil, it is hoped
to get back the former prestige of the
flower. Mr. Michell said he had so much
faith in next season's production that he
had largely increased his order for Ber-
mudas. He also spoke of efforts being
made by the Japanese to hybridize their
new dwarf, red-stemmed but large-
flowered variety with taller-growing
sorts, from which they hope to get a
standard sort which will meet the require-
ments of the American market.

Wm. Munro has resigned his position
as foreman for Myers & Samtman. The
American Beauties from this establish-
ment captured the first prizes in the New
York and Philadelphia flower shows this
spring, which speaks volumes for Mr.
Munro's ability as a grower. K.

Chicago.

VERY HEAVY OVER-STOCK OF LOWER
GRADES OF MATERIAL. — PRICES AVERAGE
LOW BUT SHIPPING QUALITIES REMAIN
FAIR —DEWEY DAY MAKES TROUBLE IN
THE MARKET.— SOME TASTEFUL DECO-
RATIONS. — POEHLMANNS TO EXTEND
THEIR RANGE. — MUCH BUILDING NOW
UNDER WAY. — VARIOUS NOTES OF LOCAL
INTEREST.

Hardly since the memory of man run-
neth not to the contrary has this market
been over-stocked to the extent which
has prevailed for the past few days. One
of the results of the week's experience has
been that henceforth the local growers
and wholesalers will wish to pay homage
to Dewey at a distance. Monday was
bad enough, but Tuesday, the second
anniversary of the battle of Manila and
the date of the big parade in the
Admiral's honor, brought an utter stag-
nation, with the result that on Wednes-
day there were the receipts for two days
to dispose of and prices tumbled to the
lowest point recorded in ten months.
But the accumulation was very generally
disposed of, through the medium of the
street salesmen, and since then a slightly
better condition has prevailed. Some of
the men best qualified to judge are of the
opinion that never in the history of this
market have the receipts been so heavy
as during this week and all lines of stock
have been in the same general position.
There have been too many roses, most of
them soft; too many carnations, most of
them sleepy; too many lilies and callas,
most of them good; too many violets,
pansies, swainsonias, in fact too much of
everything except first class shipping
stock of roses and carnations, of which
there are not enough to fill orders.
Smilax is not so scarce as a few days
ago, not that the supply has increased,
but that the demand has suddenly fallen
off.

However, the week brought several of
the leaders much work in the line of dec-
orations, those most notable being upon
the tables at which Admiral Dewey was
entertained. Friedman did the plant
decorations for the ball at the Auditorium
on Monday night. Walter Retzer & Co.
had the decorations for the breakfast at
the Annex on Monday, the Central
Floral Company those for the luncheon
at the Union League on Tuesday and at
the Athletic Club on Wednesday, and
Hauswirth had the supper after the ball

on Monday, when a table with twenty-
two covers was decorated with Aspara-
gus Sprengerii and Blanche Ferry sweet
peas, making a most charming effect, but
not better than that of the somewhat
similar decoration put up at the Com-
mercial Club's monthly dinner on Satur-
day night, in which Mr. Hauswirth used
only asparagus and Bradt carnations,
taking all the town could raise.

Walter Kreitling had an elaborate
decoration, in the form of a train of cars
for a dinner given at the Chicago Club
by a number of railroad notables May 3.
In the flower work on the cars white
swainsouia was largely employed.
Walter is a busy man these days, having
been recently appointed superintendent
of the landscape work on a large new
summer resort in course of preparation
by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Railroad.

Poeblmann Bros, have had plans pre-
pared for a range of threehouses 30G feet
long. The houses will stand sixteen
feet apart, long span to the south and
will be 2OV2 feet wide. Two of them will
have TVo-foot lean-tos on the north side
for propagating purposes and there will
be a glass cross section for a gangway
through the center. The plant is heated
by hot water. August Poehlmann has
not yet completed his plans for erecting
a range of glass upon his own account.

Michael Winandy has his hands full of
greenhouse building, his principal job
bting that of his neighbors, Wietor Bros.,
who have their new range under way.
This is sixteen houses, 30x300, a total of
144,000 square feet.

Wm. S. Kenney, of the Jas. H. Rice Co.,
acted as secretary of the meeting at
Atlantic City, N. J., April 25, at which
the National Window Glass Jobbers'
Association consummated its purchase,
of the trust, of 1,100,000 boxes of win-
dow glass.

There seems to be no chance of a scarc-
ity of ferns this year, for the southern
product is already obtainable in this
market, before the end of last season's
eastern supply is in sight.

There is an account of Vaughan's
establishment at Western Springs, 111.,
with several illustrations of the cannas
grown there, in Mailer's Deutsche Gart-
ner ZeituDg of April 21.

Bargain day has been a regular thing
this week with stores where they care to
sell violets or pansies at a nickel a bunch.

Some of the down-town retailers have
secured supplies of bedding plants and
have no difficulty in selling a 4-inch gera-
nium for 15 cents.

Wieland & Risch express themselves as
well satisfied with the first month's busi-
ness since opening down town.

At J. A. Budlong's, at Bowmanville,
they are rushing work on their four new
rose houses, 25x300.

J. S. Wilson, of Western Springs, 111.,
who has been quite sick, is now around
again much improved.

The first outdoor Hly of the valley from
southern Illinois, made its appearance
May 2.

J. B. Deamud made a flying trip to the
east during the week, returning May 4.

There are already inquiries as to when
the pEEonies will be in.

Visitors: John Bertermann, of Indian-
apolis, Ind. ; Theodore Dorner, of Lafay-
ette, Ind.; E. J. Markey, of Fort Wayne,
Ind.; George H. Bancroft, of Cedar Falls,
Iowa, W.J. Westphal, Davenport, Iowa.

Allegheny, Pa— J. E. McGinniss has
filed a petition in bankruptcy, scheduling
liabiUties of $5,815 and assets at $115.

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May 5,

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Subscriptions accepted only from those

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Discounts are allowed, only on consecutive inser-
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Cover space sold only on yearly contract at
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front pages, regular discounts ap-
plying only to the back pages.

The Advertising Department of the American
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and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines ow/y.

Orders for less than one-hall inch space not accepted.

Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to
secure insertion in the issue for the following
Saturday. Address

AMERICAN FLORIST CO., CHICAGO.

Indiana florists who use natural gas
as luel find cause for felicitation in the
decision ol the U. S. Supreme Court sus-
taining the Indiana law to prevent the
waste of gas.

Prominent growers state that those
varieties of chrysanthemums which are
inclined to come blind should not be
planted on rich soil and that liquid fertil-
izer should be withheld until the buds are
set.

Smilax, treated like carnations, may
be grown outdoors in summer success-
fully. Stock from two-inch pots should
be planted in the field about May 15 and
taken up about September 1. In this
connection it may be remarked that
smilax thus grown outdoors will stand
from 5° to 10° of frost without injury.

The National Window Glass Jobbers'
Association on February 14 bought
600,000 boxes of the trust and on April
25 closed its option upon 5(i0,000 boxes
more at a price for double strength
greenhouse sizes eighty-nine per cent ofl
the list, with a rebate of five per cent
payable September 1.

Of much interest to mail order houses
is the recommendation of the Postmaster
General that Congress empower the
Department to prepare and operate a
plan whereby addressed envelopes may
be sent out and the postage collected of
the addressee upon their return. It has
been customary with many houses to
send to prospective buyers stamped
return envelopes, a large proportion of
which were never returned, thereby
entailing a considerable loss.

Glazing Old Style House.

Ed. Am. Florist:— I have a greenhouse
built old style and the sash bars have no
drip channel. The glass was lapped and
puttied and I want to know whether I
can butt my glass and have a cap made
for the bars? Will the absence of channel
in bars cause too much drip? If you
advise lapping the glass, which is 14-inch,
what is best to close the air spaces at
the laps? Subscriber.

Caps can be made to fit the sash bars
if desired, but under the circumstances I
would advise lapping the glass. If the
glass is butted, lay it with the curve
down, and use, for each row of glass,
panes of as near the same thickness as
possible. Nothing should be used between
the panes when the glass is lapped, but
care should be taken that they fit closely.
Bed the glass in putty but do not use
putty over the panes. L. R. T.

Greenhouse Building.

Derry, N. H. — H. Smith, three forcing
houses.

Fairhaven, Mass. — Riverside Ceme-
tery, one plant house.

Mystic, Conn. — Alex. Young, one
greenhouse.

Norwood, Pa. — Dr. Laughlin, one
greenhouse.

Shiremanstown, Pa.^ohn F. Rupp,
two houses.

Summit, N. J.— Lager & Hurrell, house
25x150.

Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons,
house 25x150.

Holland, Mich.— ]. A. Brown, range of
houses.

Buffalo, N. \'. — C. F. Christensen, six
houses 20x125.

Berlin, Conn. — Arthur Brandegee, one
violet house.

Durham, N. H.— Hamilton Smith, three
houses.

Newport, R. I. — Mrs. Wm. Astor, palm
house 25x50. Miss Fannie Foster, two
houses.

Patton, Pa.— J. W. Miller, four houses.

Beverly, Mass. — B. Larcom, Jr., one
house.

Marlboro, Mass.— F. B. Gleason, one
house.

Bondsville, Mass. — O. A. Parent, con-
servatory.

Yarmouthville, Me. — T. J. Brown, con-
servatory.

Doylestown, Pa.^ohn E. Andre, range
of houses.

The Limit of Steam.

Ed. Am. Florist:— As my land seems
to call for long greenhouses, divided by
partitions, I would like to know the
practical limit of distance to which
steam may be carried from the boilers?
The ground is sloping and it would
therefore be necessary to locate the boil-
ers at the extreme east end of the range.

W. S. H.

While it is desirable to have the boiler
within a reasonable distance of the
houses, if the circumstances make a long
range necessary, the distance from the
boiler need not be considered, provided
the elevation is sufficient to give a free
return of the condensed water. Of course
allowance for the distance should be
made, by using larger mains. L. R. T.

Wormy Soil.

Ed. Am. Florist:— The soil which I
wish to use for beds in my greenhouses is
full of earth worms. How should the
soil be treated so that I will not be
troubled with the worms next season ? J.

Earthworms can be driven out of the
soil by applying lime water, one peck of
fresh lime to fifty gallons of water. This
can best be applied after the soil is put
into the greenhouse. To ensure making
a complete success the soil should be
allowed to get rather on the dry side
before applying the lime water, then give
every particle of it a good soaking.
Should the first application not be quite
effectual, in ei^ht or ten days repeat the
process. It will not hurt the plants even
if they are already benched, though if the
worms are very numerous it would be
better to give the lime water and allow
the soil to dry out before plantittg; in
doing so it would be very easily seen if
many of the worms were still left in the
soil, and if so then the second application
could be given a few days after planting.
Air slaked lime can of course be mixed
with the compost during the spring when

mixing the same, but this will only drive
a very small proportion of the worms
away, while the application of lime in
solution as described above is much less
expensive and much more effective in its
results. John N. May.

Hot Water Under Pressure.

Ed. Am. Florist: — I have a house
18x75 feet which I would like to heat
with hot water under pressure. I have
a coil containing seventy-two feet of
2 inch pipe, also 1,000 feet of 1-inch pipe
with a 50- foot smoke flue. What arrange-
ment would you advise? S. B.

Smoke flues are not generally desir-
able, but for some crops and where fuel
is cheap they answer fairly well. I would
prefer to use 2-inch pipe for the returns.
About twelve runs will be needed for 60°
in zero weather. The seventy-two feet of
2-inch pipe and 1,000 feet of 1-inch pipe
w luld give ope 2-inch overhead flow, and
thirteen 1-inch returns. This would
answer for steam or for very high
pressure with hot water. A system
where 100 pounds pressure can be
carried either by means of city water
pressure or a closed tank might suffice,
but my choice would be as above.

L. R. T.

A Noted Flower Woman Dies.

Paris, May 3.— Isabelle Bouquetiere, so
named by the Jockey club, who died sev-
eral days ago, has been laid to rest.
Many Paris papers give accounts of her
somewhat remarkable career. For years
she was one of the celebrities of Paris.
She was at the height of her fame inlSGT,
when Amedee Achard met her at the
Grand Prix. Her name was Isabelle
Briant.

At the beginning of her career she was
an actress at one of the smaller Parisian
theatres. She did not stay long on the
stage. She began to sell in a small way
roses and violets at the door of the Cafe
Anglais. She had a quick, intelligent
face and bright, laughing eyes.

One night the Due de Caderousse met
her as he was leaving the Jockey club and
gave her a few louis which he still pos-
sessed after a run of bad luck at baccarat.
The due installed her in the vestibule of the
club. She became a fashionable flower
girl, and was officially recognized bv the
Jockey club. Isabelle hardly ever left her
daintily fitted up stall in the Rue Scribe.
Her ambition had no limit. She had
been consecrated by the boulevard and
the paper of the time said: "You are
nobody if you do not salute her, or if
directly she sees you she does not come
to fasten a rose in your buttonhole."

As she grew older she became eccentric.
In the summer of 1867 she wore a dress
of colors of the Montgomery stable,
which had just won the Derby. The fol-
lowing year she continued her strange
exhibition at the races and in the Bois.
It then became customary for the winner
of the Derby to give her a dress made of
his colors. Thus she wore blue and red
for Comte de La Grange, blue and white
for M. Charles Laffitte, red and black for
M. Lupin.

But fashions of people change, and
Paris makes and unmakes its favorites.
After the fall of the empire, Isabelle was
forgotten. She opened three flower
shops near the Boulevard des Italiens.
She was not so successful, but generally
was seen selling flowers under the portico
of the Theatre des Varietes and on lead-
ing race courses. She died in a hospital
very poor. — Chicago Daily News.

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OBITUARY.

D. B. NOKTHRUP.

D. B. Northrup, who has been engaged
in the florist business at Oswego, N. Y.,
for many years died ou April 27, aged 72
years.

S. M. PRATT.

S. M. Pratt, who has been engaged in
business at Essex, Conn., for several
years, died of pneumonia on the morning
of Monday, April 16. His age was sixty-
four years.

WM. S. BROWN.

William S. Brown, whose death
occurred last week, has been well known
as a florist at New Bedford, Mass., for
more thanaquarterof acentury. His age
was 77 years and his business had for
some time been underthe management of
his son. Mrs. Brown's death followed
that of her husband by less than twenty-
four hours. After a happy married life of
fifty- four years they were buried together.

Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists
Received.
Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J.,
orchids; M. H. Walsh, Woods Holl,
Mass., hardy plants; Harlan P. Kelsey,
Boston, Mass., trees, shrubs and vines,
wholsale; S. Y. Haines & Co., Minneapo-
lis, Minn., flower seeds; Gumey Heater
Co., Boston, Mass, boilers, radiators
and thermometers; Chicago House Wreck-
ing Co., Chicago, 111., secondhand green-
house supplies; Hiram T. Jones, Eliza-
beth, N. J., trailing plants; McCray
Refrigerator and Cold Storage Co., Ken-
dallville, Ind., refrigerators; C. C. Poll-
worth Co., Milwaukee, Wis., cut flowers;
Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., Cincinnati,
O., cut flowers and florists' supplies;
Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis.,
flower pots and cut flowers; Welch Bros ,
Boston, Mass, cut flowers; Bassett &
Washburn, Chicago, 111., cut flowers and
florists' supplies; E. C. Amling, Chicago,
111., cut flowers; J. B. Deamud, Chicago,
111., cut flowers; Ad. De Clercq-Van
Ghyseghem, Ledebergnr. Ghent, Belgium,
plants.

Tareytown, N. Y'. — The regular meet-
ing of the Tarrytown Horticultural
Society was held on Thursday, April 26.
The society has decided to hold a June
show. Richard Griggs, Michael Green
and Albert Ely were elected to member-
ship.

SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE.

AdTerUsemenu under tills head wilt be Inserted at
the rate of 10 cenu a line (seven words) each Inser-
tion. Cash muBl ac<x)mpany order. Plant advs. not
admitted under this head.

Every paid subsorlher to the Amirioan Florist
lor the year 1900 Is entitled to a flve-llne want adt.
(situations only) free to be used at any time during
tlie year.

S1T0ATION WANTED— By Blnele man, age 30.
capableto flU any position. Address

f IRST Floor. 390 B. 36th St, , Chicago, ill.

SITUATION WANTKD — Steady place by experi-
enced florist. flrst-clasB grower In every line
Address W U 31, Post OlticB, Salt Lske City, Utah.

SITUATION WANTKD— By May 24 as working fore-
man, have had full charge 9 years Id one situation.
First-class reference; English; married Address
M 11. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED— By A No. 1 rose and carna-
tion grower or foreman; single; good designer.
Best of references. Slate wages. Address

TRUTH, care American Horlst, Chicago.

SITUATION WANTKD— By an experienced grower
of cut flowers and plants, to take charge. 10 year's
In last plac«; stale wages. Florist,

Julllan Uotel. 38); State street. Chicago, HI.

SITUATION WANTED- *B foreman, by flrst-class
grower of ro.eH. cHmatlons, violets. cliryFanthe-
muniB and general bedding plants, age 29, Qerman
and single Stale wsges. W F. care.Vm Floilst

ylTUATlON WANTKD-By all rou-d commercial
O maa ns rose, carnntlon and piantgrower. Ueter-
ences exchanged. Addre*>Bwlth particulars

B It, care Geo A 8utherland,
«7 Bromfleld- SI . Boston.

SITUATION WAN rWD-By a young man as assist-
ant In a retail cut flower store. Fair des'gner and
decorator; b^en In buplnesatwo years for myself; age
20 years, good habits and characler. East preferred.
Wm. B Lami'BRT. .X'enla, Ohio.

SITUATION WANTBD-By a thorougli. practical
florist. German, i.tngle. 10 years' experlerc^ la
all branches. 7 lears In growing roses, carnallons,
'mums and violets. Competent to ti-ke cbarge
References O. IC. state particulars and wages

Address A B, Blandish, Eans.

SITUATION WANTED-By a thorough practical
man;flrst class grower of roses carnations chrys
anthemums and general stock: good designer and
deco'ator. Life time experlobce; best references,
married, age 38; west prefered Address

WESTEh.v. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-Ab manager or foreman on
lar«e rose growing establishment where Al slock
Is wanted. 1 he underolgned for the past two years
foreman at Myers & Simtman's, rose growers. Cbesl-
nut illll Phlla.. Pa , will ba open fur engagement as
above after May 23rd. Addrei^s

Wm JMUnko. Wyndmoor Montgomery Co , Pa.

SITUATION WANTED- As foreman, 25 years' expe-
rience In growing of plants for catalogue trade:
also growing of plants for Btore trade; the forcing of
all kinds of bulbs and plants for Christmas. Easter
and spring trade. Flrst-class propigatnr of all kinds
of planls. such as roses, hardy plants, hardy shrubs,
etc Good references Married, small family. Will
be disengaged soon. Address

Florist a, care American Florist.

ANTED — Two young men for carnation rnl rose
houses. State experience and wages want d.
F. BURKI. Bellevue, Pa.

w

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ANTED— A young man for store and greenhouse.
Send references to 13. F Halle,

548 W. Madison St., Chicago.

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ANTED— Address of Louis Truxler, a practical
aod omameDtal tlorlBt

THoa B. BrxL, Bakerafleld. Cal.

WANTED— Boy to leam the greenhouse business
of growing roses ana carnation. Id answering
state age. Address JNo. Wyland, De Haven, Pa.

WANTED— Florist, single; wages $:i> per month
with board, room bnd laundry. Steady place.
Man used to west preferred. BYron H. Ives.

Albuquei(iue. N. M.

WANTED— A florist for general greenhouse work;
DQUst be sober. Industrious and trusty. Wages
%'li per month and buard. Send recommendations.
I. Jj. PiLLSBiTKV. tJalesburg, 111.

WANTKD IMMEDIATELY-A working foreman.
Must be a flrst-class grower of palms, ferns and
general stock. Send references. Address

William W Elgah, Waverley, Mass.

WANTED— A young man wanting to learn the
florists trade or one having some experience la
the bnslness. State wages with board and room.
Address Florist, care American Florist.

WANTED— A flrst-class florist, single or married.
Must understand growing of roses thorout;bly.
Apply wlih reference-* and panlculars to
U, care of Henry F Mlchell, 1U18 Market St. , Phlla,

WANTKD— Quick man to take charge o f section of
rose houses under foreman; must be sober,
competent and reliable. Wages $25 00 per month and
board. Address Temperate, care Am Florist.

WANTED AT ONCE-Competent single florist, on
a place of 7L00 feet of glass, where roses carna-
tions, 'mums, and general stock are grown, titate
wages and address at once, sending references.

F. B. Tinker, Peru, Ind.

WANTED— Working foreman to take charge of
411,100 feet of glass in Ohio. Must be able to
grow roses, carnations and cut flowers. Give refer^
ences and state wages wanted. Address

W F tt, care American Florist,

WANTED AT ONGB-Slngle man who under-
stands the floi 1st business In all Its branches.
Must be sober, reliable and a goid worker Wages
VVii per uionth with board References. Address

J. A. BissiNOER, Lansing, Mlcb.

WANTED— A foreman, to take charge of tU3 0OO
square feet of glass; must thoroughly undor
stand bow to grow roses, carnations and mums, also
a general plant stcck. Good wages. First class ref-
erences required. A splendid opportunity for a capa-
ble man. Address Foreman.

care American Florist, Chicago.

FOR BALE— Free fuel, 50C0 feet glass Great chance
for florists or gardeners. Only fcOU cash. Account
sickness Write quick. Free Fltel, care Am. Florist.

FOR SALE CHBAC-Slx hothouses (8jx11 each). 4-
room dwelling, cellar, sbeda. Hot water. No
competition. A bargain. Address

W. L. WINN, White Hall, III.

FOB SALE— Glaps at a bargain— at less than whole-
sale price, a lot of 12x18 glass; never been used.
A bargain. Address Glass.

care American Florist. Chicago.

FOR HAr.E-Bstabllshed florist business, city of
4(J (Kill, tlve houses, over S OOU feet of glass, one or
three acres of land Stock Ht appralsat. Very little
competition. Bargain; investigate. Alco 100 farms.
Apply to PooBE'8 Farm agency.

104 Merrimack St., Uaverhlil, Mass.

JiOR 8ALE-One greenhouse. 1000 feet glass, well
stocked wlih pot plams; one store In center of
city. Electric light, city water works street csrs no
competition. A man wllli pninll cnpltalcan mtke uo
better bargain, will sell the sameat a sacrlHcp price
If taken at once. Gocd reason fur uelllng Address
A B. care American HurlBt.

FOR SALE— Two greenhouses one 120x20. the other
fiOx'20. oflice front all double thick glass; boib^ds
and sash La't-'e pprlne stock n-iwonhand. 30010
Inhabitants within six miles; nocjmpetlon. as nearest
greenhoiiBes are Ji mllf-s Two acres good Ian";
houses In good condition; stwm heat; all new laet
year. Including new boiler. Will give p issesslon right
away. Other business out of town cause "^f se! Ing.
Address E B. care American Florist. Chicago.

WANTED.

Firsi-class experienced rose grower.
Married man preferred.

SOlTrt PARK riORAl CO.,

NEW CASTLE, IIND.

30 Very Fine PLATE BOOKS

for sa e; leather bound; nearly new,
some never having been u^ed. 125 plates
in each— Roses and Ornameotals exclu-
sively. Jt 75 each; $50 for the lot, cash.
Address Plate Books, care Am. Florist.

For Sale

Thr<-'e Greenhouses, 20x80 each, two short
span tosouch. one even span; steam heat,
Ave years old, best cypress material,
stocked with plants, etc. Possession
given immediatelv, house's to be moved.
Good town, 5000 pt'oplc Sell altogether
only. Write for particulars

JOHN UEBER, Maryville, Mo.

FOR SALE.

Excellent establishment of 7000 square feet of
jjlaas in Chicago suburb. Stocked with carna-
tions, smilax and miscellaneous plants; 1>4 acres
of good land; 8 room dwelling. Would like to
dispose of place by May 1, if possible, as I am not
able to give it my attention.. Address

MRS. P. F. LAW. RIVER GROVE, ILL.

FOR SALE

240 acres of land on Isthmus of Tehaunte-
pec, state of Vera Cruz, Mexico. For full
particulars write

ROLAND HUGHESs

846 New York Life BIdg. KANSAS CITY. MO.

FAQ CAI p A tirst-class greenhouse business
I Vlt O^^LLa about 80 miles from Chicago.
Hav»* 11,000 square feet of ^lass and considerable
valuable ground. Located m central part of city
of about 20,000 population ma^-es the property
quite high priced. Any live florist with small
capitJil can purchase a fine range of glass very
reasonably; doing a fine business. Can give long
lease of ground with privilege of buying or will
sell part of ground. Everything is as good as
new and a bargain — a chance you won't often get.
Good reasons jor selling. Don't inquire unless
you mean business. Ad's Florist, care Am. Florist.

— POR SALE^=~

A fine farm of 439 acres of rolling land under
cultivation, a fine dwelling, good water, plenty of
fruit trees. An excellent opportunity. Write for
particulars. Price, $5,500.

A large plant situated in a large town in Ohio,
60,000 ft. of glass. A modern place, fully equipped
and stocked. Three dwellings. City store, furni-
ture and equipments. Reasons for selling and
price will be furnished on application.

Any of the above named properties is a fine bar-
gain, and those desiring to purchase will do well
to communicate with us. These are only a few of
the properties that we have for sale and leasing.

SMITH & SMITH,

p. 0. Box 869. 345 Sixth Ave., PITTSBURG, PA

1242

The American Florist.

May 5,

Orders From All Parts.

Am. Flokist Co. — It is remarkable the
amount of orders the one two-inch ad.
brought me from the special number of
.jour paper. Orders came pouring in
from all parts of the United States, and
they are still coming. It now keeps me
busy writing, as I am sold out. The
American Florist is O. K.

W. W. Coles.

Kokomo, Ind., April 16, 1900.

Wbol^ale [fower/arK^fe

CUJOINNATI, May 3.

Boiei, Beauty, select 25 00

medium 10.00

Bride 3 OOa 5.U0

» Brldeamald 3 00® .>• 00

Meteor 4 00<. U 00

" Perle 3 OO® 4 00

Oamatlons 100

fancy 3 00® 4 00

Lllyof the valley 3.U)

Violet* W.® .76

Boman hyaclutlu 2 00® 3 00

Dutch " 4 dOa 6 00

Harrlsll 8 00®10.00

Callas . 8.»«,10 00

DallodllB 3.00

Tu Ins 3 oca 4.00

Narcissus S.uO® 3 00

StockH 2.00

Sne.t peas I.-O

bmilax 12.50

Adlautom 1.00

Common ferns .20

Asparagus 50.00

8T. Loins, May 3.

Boset, Beauty, sb >rt stems 1.00® 5 nn

medium 8 10@12 50

fanoj 16. 00* 2i 00

" Bride, Bndeauiald 4.00<s. 8.00

" Meteor 4 00® 8 00

Perle wootton 3 00® 4 00

OamatlODS, commjn 100

fancy 1 fO® 2.10

gweetpeas £0® .75

Callas 6 Ol® 8 00

Harrlsll 6 00® 8 00

Bmllax 12.60®16 UO

Adtantnm 6)a l.CO

Aiparagus lo.uOwoO.X

MELWAUKXB. May 3.

Boiei, Beauty, long ...perdoi. 3 0034 00
medium " " 1 60® 2 5J
short " " .60® 1 00

Bride. Bridesmaid 2 00® 6 00

" Meteor 2 00® 6.00

Kalserln 6.0O® 8 00

Carnations, ordinary 1 60® 2 00

fancy 2 Ot® 3.00

Violets 60® 1.00

Daffodils 3 00® 4 00

Lily of the valley 3 Oo® 4 00

Bumnn byaclnths 2 00® 3 OU

Marclesus 3 00

Callas 8 OOio 15 00

Harrlsll 12.60«la OO

Mignonette 2.00® 3.00

Adlantum 76® 1 00

Common fenu 26

Bmllax 15.00

AtDaragUB 06.00

Oalaz leavee .20

PITTSBUBO, May 3.

Boiet, Beauty 3.00®35 00

Bride. Bridesmaid 2.00® 8.00

Meteor 2.00® 8 00

" Kalserln 3 00® 8.W

" Perle 3 00® 6.0O

Cusln 3 00® « 00

Carnations I 00® 3 00

LUy of the valley 2 00® 4 00

Harrlsll 3 00® 8 00

Sweet peas 60® I.IO

Pan-les 60® 75

Daisies 50® 1 60

Mignonette 75® 2 60

fcntlBl 16 00®20 00

Adlantum 76® 1.00

Hardytems .20

Asparagus, bunches 40

" strings 35® 76

Rprengerll, bunches. . .60®! 00

Qalaxleaves .16

Dkntkr, May 2.

Boses, Beauty, select 25.00^35.00

•' •■ ordinary 8.0O®15.0O

Bride. Bridesmaid 4.0(i® ti.oo

Meteor 6.00<aJ (i.OO

Perle, Wootton 3 00® 5 00

Carnations, ordinary 1 00«( 2.00

fancy 2.0O® 3 00

Lllyof the valley 4 00

Callas 12 60

Harrlsll 12.50

Daffodils 4.00

Tulips 4.00

Sweetpeas 76

Asparagus 60 UO

Smilal?: 16 00®:7.0O

Ferns .30

Galax leaves .20

If your

Business Methods

are right yon can make a profit
on an advertisement here.

^'^^zif^ ORCHID PLANTS iir

In ordpr to make room for new importations shortly to arrive we will offer for
sale during March a fine lot of Cattlevas, Dendrobiums, Oncidiums and Cyp-
ripediums of the varieties most suitable for commercial purposes.

This is an excellent opportunity for tlorists to secure desirable varieties of
orchids cheap, as the prices have been made low in order to move the stock quickly.

Each. Dozen.

CATTLFYA LABIATA, the largest and most popular of the kind % .7^ $ S 00

DENPRf^BIUM FORMOSUM, bridal bouquet orchid 50 5.C0

ONCIDIUM VARICOSUW, enormous yellow sprays 1.25 12.00

CATT* EVA TRIANvt 18.00

(A^. B. These ttlants are fully established, being principally from last year's importations.)

^Qr Al ■! We have taken from our propagating cases a surplus of young
OrCUIAL stock or which we offer

A'^ALYPHA SAMDERM. nice plants, 2M-in per dozen, $1.00

DRACAENA TERVIINALIS nice plants, 2H-in " 1.00

{Special prices ■will be quoted on application for these plants in quantity from the sand.)

W. A. MCFADDEN.
OUR TERMS ARE STRICTLY NET CASH

UPON RECEIPT OF STOCK. rosebank."

CINCINNATI.

WEILAMD-AND-RISCM

GROWERS AND SHIPPERS

59 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO

,tS

AM. BE.VUTIES. Per dozen.

e.\tra long, |2 50 to $3.00
24-iu. stems, 2 00
20 " " 1.50
*' short " .75

Per 100
CARNATIONS, fancy. .13.00 to $3.00
standard, 1.0'. to 1 50

BRIDES 3.00to 5.00

URIDKSMAIDS 3.00 to 5.00

MKTEORS 4.00 to ti.OO

PERLES 2.00 to 4.00

VALLEY 3i0to 4.00

TULIP.S 3.00 to 4.00

Per 100

LIL. HARRISII *6.00to$8.0T

CA.LLV Lll^lES S.Olto 12..50

VIOLETS, double 60 to .75

single 50

ADIANTDM 75tn LOO

ASPARAGUS 50c

SMILA.Y 12.50 to 20.0C

GALAX . . .$1.25 per M. .15

FANCY FERNS, S1.50 per M. .30
i No. 1 contains 15 lbs.$2.5>
No 2 " 20 " 3.,50

No. 4 ■■ 35 " <i..50

No 5 " 40 " 5.50

No. 6 " 50 " 6.50

WILD

SMILA.\

PricBs Subject ty Ch.inc:e Wlthoat Notice.

Get Our Prices on Caniatiou Cuttings and Ros>^ Plant,s.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

"AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION
IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE."

To place your order with a firm having a reputation for
promptness and reliability, shipping good stock at fair market rates,
is better than wishing you had done so when it is too late.

We are such a firm.

WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWERS.

WAI.TER S. HEI'FRON, MQR.

E. C. AMLINa ,

32-34-36 Randolph St., Q

.CHICAGO. ILL. >

SUCCESSFUL SELLERS

are the successful growers who advertise injtjtjt^jtjtjtjt

-THE AMERICAN FLORIST.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1243

itititiiititiiiittiiiiiiniiitiiiiiiiiiimtmiitiiitmntiiitmuiintiiiAttmtiiiitiitamtnttiiAiii;

J. B. DEAMUD.

SUCCESSOR TO ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO.

51 WABASH AVE..

Per Dozen.

AM. BEAUTIES, E.x. Ions; $2..W to $3.00

24-inch stems, 2.10
20 " " l.SO

short " 1.00

Per 100

CARNATIONS, fancy 83.00 to $4 00

standard vars. asst. 1.00 to 1..^0

BRIDES 4.00to li.OO

BRIDESMAIDS 4.00 to R.OO

METEORS 4.00to 6 00

PERLES S.OOto 4.00

VALLEY S.OOto 4.00

TULIPS 3.00to 4.00

LIL. HARRISII e.OOto 8.0O

CHICAGO.

Per 100.

CALLA LILIES $8.00 to

VIOLETS, double 60 to

" single 50

ADIANTUM 73 to

ASPARAGUS 50cts.

SMILAX 12.50 to

GALAX Green or Bronze, 11.25 per M.
FANCY PERNS... «1.50 per M.

' No. 1 contains 15 lbs .

No. 2 " 20 lbs.

No. 4 " 35 lbs.

I No. 5 ■' 40 lbs.

[No. 6 " 60 lbs.

WILD SMILAX.
(Caldwell's.)

112.50
.75

1.00

20.00

.15

.20

.«2.50

. 3.50

4.50

. 550

, 6.50

pg'" Prices subject to change without notice.
CATALOGUE OF CARNATION CUTTINGS NOW BEADY.

ie5ci^i2gg^:^gggggg@ggggggas^e

McKellar £ Winterson's

Modern Supply House

is the place to buy yoor CUT FLOWERS, SUPPLIES, SEEDS, Etc
MASSACHUSETTS FANCY FERNS, loooSi.so; 5000 lots, $6.25

Other specialties, ORCHIDS, FANCY ROSES, FANCY
CARNATIONS, SELECT VIOLETS.

WESTERN AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED

For trices see our
New Catalogue

IMPERIAL PLANT FOOD AND FERTILIZERS.

I^Tor prices on Cut Flowers see Chicago.quotatlons In this paper.
All stock at lowest possible prices. write for catalogue.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON, wAtis^n' I've.. CHICAGO.

KENNICOTT BROS. GO.

Wholesale Cut Flowers
and Florists' Supplies.

42-44 RANDOLPH ST., OHIOAQO.
WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

GEO. REINBERG,

Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers.

BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

All stock at lowest market rates. Send in your
orders.

51 Wabash Awe., CHICAGO, ILL.

HUDSON & CO.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS,

1527 PINE STREET,
Phone, FijiiochD 83. ST. LOUIS. MO.

Consignments Solicited. Prompt returns guaranteed.

It is good business policy
to mention the

...AMERICAN nORIST

when you write to &d advertiser.

Wbol^ale pbwer/\arK^

CHIOAOO. May 4.

KosM, Boaatr, extra long stems 3.00

30 Inch " 2 50

" 34 " •• 2 00

20 •' " 1 60

16 " •• 1 25

' 12 " • 100

8 " '• 76

Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00® >: W

Perle 3.00a 5 00

Meteor 4 00® li 00

La France 4.00® i;.00

Golden Gate 12 00

Carnations 1.00® 1.60

fancy 2.00® 3 00

Violets . 60® 1 00

Ulyotthe Taller 3.00® 6.00

LUacB 26® .60

Mignonette 2.00® 6.00

Dutch hyacinths 4 00® 10 00

Narcissus 2 OOto 3 00

Harrlsll 8.00®10 00

Callas 8 00®10 00

Tulips 4. GO® 6.0U

Sweet peas 1.00® 2.00

Adlantom 60® 1.00

Common ferns .16

Fancy ferns .20

Smllai 12 60015.00

Asparagus 60.00®liO.OO

64 WABASH AVE.
CHICAGO

E. Cor. Wabash Ave. and Randolph St.

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.

Gut Flowers

Wholesale Dealers and
Growers of

GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL.

A. L. RANDALL A

Wholesale Florist

Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash-
ington St., Chicago.

Write for special Quotations on large orders.

WHOLKBALE DBAL8B IS

GROWER OF ROSES. CUT FLOWERS.

J. A. BUDLONG,

37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL

Mention the American Florist.

Benthey & Co.

F. F. BENTHEY, Manager,

Wholesale Gommlsslon Florist

41 Randolph Street CHICAGO,

I^^ConsignmentB solicited

1. G. PRINCE & CO.

Wholesale Gut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Agents for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attantioi

paid to shipping orders.

76 & 7S Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHIOAQO.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

504 LIBERTY ST. 'PHONE 2157.

V*

15

CONSIGNMENTS

SOLICITED.

Florists* Supplies

Please mention the American Florist.

1244

The American f" lorist.

May 5,

Samuel %. PennoGk.

Wholesale Florist,

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street,

.PHILADELPHIA, PA.

AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES.

CNTIi^ FURTHEB NOTICE, WILL BE OPEN FROM 6:30 A. M. TO 10:00 P. M.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND.

BOSTON...

FLOWERS

Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies.

>x>lo^ I^lM-ta «-i-««=»lleiCX.

O? IBx-oxxifleld «S«:., IBOST'OI^, A^L^SSI

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' "''"ToS^Sxi! Si^ll* '*""•

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

WELCH BROS,, Sole Agents for FREYSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, $2.0O oer

Script Letters, S4.00 per 100.

NOTICE

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

GH0R\1LEY k PERKINS,

Wholesale
Commission Florists.

New and Commodious tstablishment ^ .
at 57 W. 28rH S1RCET, NLW YORK, .^t^

Prepared to handle large or small consigu-
ments of cut rtowers to growers' advantage.

TELEPHONE 2200 MADISON 5Q.

Wholesale Florists, y jobbers w
|effir>i/^"^FL(IBISTS'

^'"V#^ SUPPLIES

^, (f, ' FLORISTS' VASES.

J\| ' Horticultural Auctioneers.

«/ 84 Hawley Street. BOSTON.

H.G.BERNING

Wholesale florist,

SUCCESSOR TO

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO....

J322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

CHAS. B. STAHL

Wholesale Florist,

27 S. nth St., Telephone 63-64. PNILADELPniA.

Orders by mall, telesraph or telepbone will
receive prompt sttontlon.

ConslRDmentfl of fiood etock soliolted.

Please ntrniinn thi' Amr> ican Florist 'wheji ivriting.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S

COLOR CHART

Is now accepted as the standard tn preparing oolo

desorfptlons. by many foreign honses as

well as In Amerloa.

PRICE IB CENTS POSTPAID.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 322 Dearborn SI. Chicaoo

Wbol^ale power/\arK^

PHILADELPHIA, May 2.

Bo»e«,Tea 2 00® .l.OO

■• extra 6.000 8 00

Beaut;, eitra 20 OO&ao.OO

tlrsU 8 00<815 00

CamationB 1.00(9 2 00

fancy 3.00® 4.00

LUy of the TaUey. DaSodlla 3.00® 4.W

violets 60® .15

Mignonette 1.00® 3 00

Aaparagoa 5'I.00®T6 00

Smllax 15 0O®26.0O

Adiantam 1.00® 1.60

BOSTON, May 2.

Boiea, Beauty, extra ;5.00@20.00

mealum 8 00®10 00

culls 2. 00® 6 00

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 1.00® 4 00

extra 0 00® 8.00

Brunner 12.0ia25.00

Carnations, ordinary 1 00® 1 50

fancy 2 00® 3.00

Mlyof the vaUey 3.00® l.OO

Violets . 20® .60

HalTodlls 1 00® 2 00

Tulips 1.00® 2.00

IX)nBlflorum8 4.00® 6.00

Callas 6.10® 8 OO

Mignonette 1.00® 2.00

Smilai. 20.00®26.00

Asparagus 60.00

HEADQUARTERS
.,^^tvN YORK

GIVE

US

A

TRIAL.!'

WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of
Seasonable Flowers in Stock.

Uril C VICTIMR Wholesale Com-

flllli Ti and I lllU) mission Florist,

481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

VZZ PINE STREET,
.^ ST. LOUIS, MO.

y^A. complete line of Wire DeslgnA.

LEO. NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist,

N. W. COR. I3TH KHO FILBERT STREETS.

LONODisTANOB DUIIAnCIDUIl Dl

'PHONB 3-45-94 D. rniLAUCLrltlA, rAi

Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicited.

Geo. M. Moss,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance 'Phone 1-11-26 D.

Consignments ot Roses. Carnations, Violets solicited.

Milton W. Woodroffe & Go.

Successors to WM. C. SMITH,

Wholesale Florist,

1604 LUDLOW STREET.

•Phone 1-42^69-A. PHILADELPHIA.

Conslgnmentg Solicited.

ELLISON & TESSON,

Wholesale Shipping

FLORISTS

3J34 OUve Street, Ji j* jIt Si. LOUIS, MO.

HOME CWOWW STOCK.

...GEO. Ms KELLOGG...

L„ges.Gr.wer^oL.. Q^^ FlOWCrS

Give us an order and we wiU please you.

Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL, MO.
Our Store. 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY. MO.

^^ LONG DISTANCK 'PHONK AT EITHER PLACE

JOHN B. FERGUSON,

Wholesale riorlst,

5515 Fifth Ave, PITTSBURG, PA.

Long Distance 'Phonb 2985.

Consignments of Koses, Carnations and Violets
Solicited.

J. M. COHEN, WHOLESALE FLORIST.

-ALWAYS ON HAND-

ROSES, PINKS AND VIOLETS.

cONSiQNMENTsr: SOLICITED. 22 Chapman Place< BOSTON. MASS.

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TOP GRADE

Carnations

BEAUTIES,
BRIDES.
BRIDESMAIDS,
METEORS.

VIOLETS and LILY OF THE VALLEY.

JOHN I. RAYNOR,

49 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

Telephone No. 199H Madison Square.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Commission riorists.
SUPERB VIOLETS. 8SS.'A*^*1^^i*.^*'"'

Telephone 2065 Madison Sqr. 42 WSSt 28th St., NEW YORK CITY.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.

Wholesale Florist,

New Telephone ITo. 1803 Madison Square.

43 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

WflLIER F. SHERIDAN,

wHoimiE FLORIST

New Telephone No,
902 Madison Sq.

39 West 28th St., NEW YORE.

Roses shipped to all points. .^ Price List on application.

JOHN TOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut tlower stock.
51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square.
Price list on application.

PUase mention tht' A rncrican Fhrist when writing.

THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN
NEW YORK CITY FOR

Violets % Carnations.

GROWERS and UYERS make a note of this. It
win be to your advantage.

WM. H. GUNTHER.

30 West 29th Street.

New Telepbone No. 551 Madison Square-
Please Mention the American Florist.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,

408 E. 34th Street,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

Telephone 299 I\fadl«on Square.

N. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry.
Open for Cat Flower Sales at 6 o'olook
Every Momlns:

DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT
FOR ADVERTISING.

JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary.

Please Mention The American Florist.

MOORE, IIENTZ & NASH,

Wholesale Commission Florists,

Choice Carnations

Choice Roses >^ Jt

At rooms of N. Y.
Cut Flower Co.

119 and 121 W. 23d St..

NEW YORK CITY.
Telephone 733— 18th.
Ch<^lce8t Stock Shipped on a Commis.lon.

Traeodly & Schenck

NEW YORK CITY

New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq.

38 W. 2fith Street Cut Flower Exchange

Wbol^ale flower/\arK^

NEW YORK, May i.

Rosea, Beaaty aeleot !0 n)@20 W

medium 6.00® 8 OO

culls 2 no® 5 00

Brldeamatd, Bride, Meteor 69® 3 CO

Select i uo® y 00

Jacq., Brunner 6 00@1(; CO

Camatione 50® 1 26

fancy 2 00® 3 00

LUyof the TaUey 3 00® 4 00

Violet! ISa 40

Yellow narclBOUs l.CIO® 3 00

Tulips 60® 1 00

Mignonette l.OO® 3 00

Sweet peas 60(^ .75

Callas 3.00® 4.00

Harrlsll 3.00® 4 00

Cattleyaa 40 00® 60 OO

SmIlBl 20.00®25 00

Aiparagua 36 00®60.0a

" Sprengerll.perdoz. bunches 1®1 60

Adlantom 60 .76

BmrrALO, Ma; 3.

Bosea, Beauty 15.0O@4O W

Bride. Brideamaid, Meteor 3.0C® 8.0O

Perle, NIphetoa 3 00® 5.00

Kalaerln 3 00® 8.00

Carnatlona 1 00® 4 00

Lily of ilie valley 3.00® 4 00

VIoleta .BO

Mignonette l.OOa 4.00

Sweet peas 76® 1 00

Daff.idlla 3 00® 4 00

Dutch hyadntha, 3 00® 6 00

Uarrlsll 3 00®;2 00

Callaa 6.(l0®10 00

Tulips i.Wa 4 00

Bmllax 16 00®20 CO

Adiantam 1 00® 1.60

Hardy feme, Galax leavea 20® 26

Aaparagua 60 UOW75.00

MILLANG & CO.

Commission Florists

48 West 29th St., NEW YORK.

New Telepbone No. 1304 Madison Square.
Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited.

TheNewYork Gut Flower Go.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,

112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Telephone 733-l8th. NEW YORK.

CONSICN.HENT8 SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Order*.

Tlie Cincinnati
Cut Flower Co.,

mmmto. WHOLESALE FLORISTS.

Consignments Solicited.
Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

Please mtntion the American Florist when wrjling.

Ford Bros...

tx<j< Wholesale Florists

111 West 30th street. NEW YORK.

Coniignments Solicited. 'Phone, 157 Madison Sq.

M. A. HART,

COMMISSION FLORIST,

Can snpply ROSES and CARNATIONS In
best quality and any quantity; VIOLETS too.

44 WEST 29th STREET,

Tel. 325 Madison Square. NEW YORK.

ROSES.

VIOLETS.

JULIUS LANG

S3 West 3Wh Street, NEW YORK.

CARNATIONS. VALLEY,

Telephone 280 Madison Square.
Remember us to our advertisers.

J. K. ALLEN

IS IVOAJV A.'T

106 W. 281h St., NEW YORK CITY,

where the best attention, as heretofore, will be given to CUT FLOWER CONSIGNMENTS. Excellent
facilities and a fine line of customers. .^ J- .^ .^ Telephone 167 Madison Aveni/e.

Nowwehave FDW C HORAN Ro^es.

TULIPS. ^M fc^ WW ■ '^^ ■ I ■ -^^ I « #~m ■ ■« J The best of each variety in

market free from mildew.

VIOLETS,

in any quantity.
Special or Ordinary.

DAFFODILS.
FREE8IA8.
PANSIES.
SWEET PEAS.
VALLEY.
ORANGE BLOSSOMS

47 WEST 28TH ST .

NEW YORK.

ICUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

Tel. 431
Madison Squa

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The American Floris?.

May I,

The ^BEt) TRS^de.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

ALKXANDEB RODOKHS, PreB ; ALBERT MCCUL-

LOUGH, Vlce-Pres : 8. V. Willard. WetherBneld,
Conn., Secy and Trees.

Visited Chicago: W. Atlee Burpee, of
Philadelphia, Pa.

Lima bean growers in California say
irrigation will be necessary to produce a
crop this season and that the cost will
thus be increased.

Chicago.— S. F. Leonard is now set-
ting in order his new wholesale ware-
house at 71-7.3 W. Monroe street. The
seven story brick building, 40x185 feet,
is entirely new and, with commodious
basement, affords about 50,000 feet of
floor space. Mr. Leonard's retail depart-
ment remains at 1-1-3 West Randolph
street.

The Adulteration of Seeds.

We are in receipt of the following com-
munication regarding the adulteration
of seeds, from A. J. Pieters, who is in
charge of the pure seed investigations for
the Department of Agriculture at Wash-
ington, D. C:

"Concerning the adulteration of seeds
we can at present only say that there
seems to De abundant indication that
certain seedsmen are preparing to meet
the demand for clover by adulterating
the clover seed with trefoil. We shall not
be surprised if we hear of plenty cases of
that sort in the near future. One seeds-
man has for some time past stamped his
letters 'Red clover mixed with Yellow
trefoil is sold at much lower price.'
Another has imported more trefoil dur-
ing this winter than will suffice to supply
the legitimate demand for it in five years.
Some of this was imported as 'clover'
while another consignment came under
the name of 'crimson clover.' This last
named lot contained sixty-six per cent
trefoil, eighteen per cent sweet clover,
eleven per cent of breakage and five per
cent of weed seeds, of which there were
twenty-five kinds. There was not one
seed of crimson clover. Of course we do
not know what disposition the firm
intends to make of this seed but we can-
not imagine a more profitable one than
selling it at clover seed prices. We shall
endeavor to watch the market as closely
as our circumstances will allow and if
such seed is sold to the farmer as clover
seed, we shall hope to hear of it.

"The Beardless Brome grass that has
been sold this season, as far as our obser-
vation goes, has not been as much adul-
terated as last year, although some sam-
ples have contained large percentages of
other species of bromus. We would say
in passmg that almost without exception
the American grown samples of Beard-
less Brome have been of much higher
quality than the imported samples. A
practice that has occasioned some com-
plaint among the growers of Illinois Red
Top is one that, while not strictly an
adulteration, is, nevertheless, selling
seeds under false pretences. It appears
that some dealers have been selling the
chaff from Red Top seed under the name
of Illinois Red Top. This stuff, of course,
contains only a very small amount of
Red Top seed and that of inferior quality.
The sale of this stuff has tended to work
an injury to the Illinois Red Top, of
which growers complain. We hope to
investigate the full extent of this practice
in the near future."

SPECIAL BULB AND FLOWER SEED OFFER.

Nasturtium. Tom Thumb, mixed, per H lb., 15o;
per lb., 4Dc;.per 100 lbs., J35.00.

Nasiurtiums, tall mised, per S< lb. loc; per lb,
S.'Soiper lUO lbs., J30.

Ast«r. Semple'8 True Branching Mixed, per ^
o/.., "Jic; per oz., 5Uc; per lb., $6.

Aster. Semple's True Branehinp, white, red and
shell pink, per Ji oz.,2Uc; peroz.,7Sc.

A ter, Q'leen of the Market, the earliest of
Asters, wtiite, crimson, blue and red in separate
colors, per ^4 oz., I5c; per o/... 50c.

Begonias, single tuberous rooted, pink, crimson
and yelluvv 111 separate colors, 3lc per do/.., $2
per 100; «18.0» per 101)0.

Lilium Auratuni."-9, in fine condition. J4.50 per 100.

Lilium Sp c. Rubrum, 7-9. $4,50 jier 100.

Lilium Spec. Album, 7 9, *.5.75 per 100.

Oxalis suiDint'r flowering mixed, 7c per dozen,
25c per 100, $1 .50 per 1000.

Tuberoses, No I. Double Pearl, choice bulbs, 75c
per lUO; J6 per 1000.

Tuberoses, No. 2, Double Pearl, 35c per 100; $2.50
per 1000.

Send for our quotations on Roman Hyacinths.
Paper White Narcissus, etc.

217snd219 Varket Street,

SEEDSMEN.

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

We are soliciting contract orders for crop of 1900

KENDEL'5 EARLY GIANT CORN.

All contracts must be in our hands by May 15th. Price is less than $1.50,

and this is the last call.

A. C. KENDEL, Seedsman, Cleveland, Ohio.

FERN SPORES SOW NOW!

WE ARE HEADQUARTGRS— Extra large package of fresh Spores, sufficient tor 3000 plants,
with full cultural directions, postpaid for 81.00.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U- S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

ESTABLISHED 1802

S

SEEDS

Floris's are invited to sO' d for our quotations on

FORCING BULBS,

ROMAN HYACINTHS,

LILIUM HARRISII,

LILIUM LON6IFLORUM,

Etc., Etc.

We are large importers of HIGH CLASS BULBS.

J.MJHORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

VIGK'S SEEDS %m.

jALL HOME-GROWN SEEDS.

Vlck'8 Daybreak, pink $i.50 $4.00

" Purity, white 2.00 600

Branching Comet, white 2.50 8.00

Vick's Branching, in colors,
white, ] ink, crimson and pur-
ple eith 25 .75

H^~Tiade list, also Garden and Floral Guide now
ready. Send for it.

James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N.Y.

, NOTICE.

'\Ve are now ready to tjivo you LOWEST
estimates for FIRST-class stock of
Freesias, Harrisii. Caltas Romans Paper White Nar-
cissus, Hyacinths. Tul ps. Van bions. Japan
Lungiflorum. Azaieas, Etc.
Send u> li^t and we will !i;ive titjures. A»idr«.'ss
H. H. BERGER & CO.. (Est. 78) 47 Barclay St , N.Y.

LOW PRICES on BULBS & PLANTS

Amaryllis Equeslre. %i per IIX); A. Kormosissima,
$3; A. ,lolin-oui, $15; A. Vittata, $iU. Anemones
for fall blooming, $1. Begnnias. single, $2 5y;
double %i. Dallas. Spotted. $i; Little Gem 12.50,
Fragrance $10, Yellow $25. black «I0. Caladium
Esculentum 5 to 7 $2. 7 to 9 $4, 9 to 12$". Cannas.
mixed, $1.50; named, $2 up. Cfinums, $7. Dahl-
ias, mixed, or to color. $4: line nameii sorts. Cac-
tus or olliers, ifc per 101. Giaoioli, 2d size, $4 per
1000, Gloxinias, $3, Hyaciiihus Candicans, .50c to
$1, Iris Germiiiica, .11 oO. Ipomoei Pa' duraia $3.
1, Me\icana, monsters, $3*, Lilium Aurat m, $5,
L. Album, };6; L. Superbum, small, $1.25. Maderia
Vine 60<'. Montb'etias $1 Oxalis $1 per lOi.O. lig-
ridia»$1.50, Tuberesrs, 1st size 7.5c, 2d size 30c.
Milla, Bessera, U>clob, $1 per 100,

PLANTS. Asparagus Sprengeri, $3.60 to
$20. stiibe Chinense new, line, $10. Begonia
Duke Zeppelin. $10. Hibiscus new sorts. $10,
Lace Fern, $5. Baby Primrose, $2.50. 2 new Sal-
vias, $8. Trop;eoluiii Fha^be. $1. The Edelweiss,
soon to blooora, $6. Myosolis Sutton's Gems in bud,
3 colors, white, blue, pink, $4 per IHO. The Hardy
Chi' ese Begonia, sweet scented pink flowers,
leaves olive and red; 8 by 10in'•he^! ! grand, $6 per
100, New Begonia Gracilis, finest pink hedder, $8
per 100. Japan Morning Glory Seed, finest strain,
$1 per lb., 10c per oz. Not loss than 25 of any
kind at lOO rates.

A. BLANC & CO., Fhiladelphia, Fa.

Piease mention the American Florist when writing.

Primula Sinensis, Rolker's large- flowering, M oz.
$3.50; packet 23c. ; best English mixture, packet
50c. Cineraria hybr. grandifl., choicest English,
packet 50c. Cyclamen splendens grandifl., 600
seeds $2 50; separate colors, 100 seeds 60c. ; best
English mixture, packet $1.00. Asparagus Spren-
gerii, 1000 seeds $6.60; 100seeds75c. Pansy, Rolker's
Giants, Ji oz. $1.25; packet '2.50.; Trimardeau, M
oz. 75c. : packet 25c, Other seeds see general Trade
list, mailed free.

August Rolker & Sons, szoeiist. New York.

Please mention the ATnencan Florist when writing.

Order now your Bulbs while vou can
make monev with

Paper White Narcissus Grandiflora,

EXTRA. S4.00 per 1000,

free Marseilles. Packing free. 1st Uec. settle-
ment. \'ery low prices on application for ROMAN
HYACINTHSand other French Bulbs for forcing.

A. BERNARD, Grower and Exporter,

Caraueironne, Var, France.

American Florist Advertisements
Work Every Day.

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The American Florist.

1247

DREER OFFER OF

Young Palms il^ Growing On

We have to offer a laige stock of the following varieties in excellent condition
which if potted up now w.ll double iheir value during the summer months.

ARECA LUTESCENS.

2 inch pots -fi ,00 p.-r dozen, $fi.0O per 100, |50.00 per 1000

KENTIA BELMOREANA.

-'4-iiich pols .

.$2 00 per di.zcn, $15.00 por lOO, $100.00 r»j ICOO
. 3.liO " 25.00 ■• 200 00

. 4.50 ■' 35,00 •■ 350. CO

KENTIA FORSTERIANA.

2'4-ineh pots.
3

.$1 50 pfTd.iz tl2,00per lOO, SlOO.dO per 1000

2.50 20.00 •• 175 00

LATANIA BORBONICA.

2>i-inch pots 60 ci-iits piTd.izi-n, $5.00 per ICO, $10.00 per 1000

CYCAS REVOLUTA.

New importation, dorraflnt stems, true long-leaved variety a tine fresh lot just received. Stems
weiuhing from 4 to 50 pounds each. 25 to 11,0 lbs. at 10 cents ter lb ; 2.50 lbs. at 8 cents per lb.;
SUO lbs. at 7 cents per lb.

HENRY A. DREER,

714 Chestnut 5t. PHILADELPHIA.

FRUIT and TDCCQ
ORNAMENTAL I IILLd

SHRUBS

VINES

AND ROSES

Write for price list or sfiid your lists of
wants for special prices.

W.&T. SMITH CO.,

NEW

DEUTZIA GRACILIS ROSEA,
PHILADELPHUS MONTEAU D'HER-

MINE, from 2!4-inch pots.

Hardy Herbaceous Perennials
our Specialty.

Send for price list. NORWOOD NURSERIES,

Rea Brothers. NORWOOD. MASS.

Pleaie mt'nttott the American Fiorisl when writing.

NEW ROSES ::::

GRUSS AN TEPLITZ. an exceedingly heal-
thy, strong growing forcing rose, similar to
Liberty, but a stroniier grower.

MAD. RENE tmERARD, the improved Mad.
Capucine. Fine stock. Write for prices.

BOSTON FERN, strong 2/j-iu., $5.00 per 100.

THE CONARD & JONiS CO.. West Grove. Pa.

Roses

Extra Strong stock
from 2>^-inch pots.

Splendid assortment of hardy sorts.
Send for price list.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., ^e'w%"r'^k'

Please mention the A niencan Florist when vriting-

Strong Plants

Brides, Bridesmaius, in 2^-in. pots; Ameri-
can Beauties in 3i/2-in. puts. All good,
strong, healthy Stuck; will sell them very
cheap lor ca&h.

T. o'coivivoie,

Blackstone Blvd. PKUVlUbMCE, R. I.

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦i

500,000 FEET OF GLASS

mi^'

GUT FLOWERS

IN AMERICA.

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Quotation.s subject to change without notice.
All ether slock at lowest market prices.
No charge for packing.

AMERICAN BEADTIES. Per Do/,.

Long $2 50 to $3.00

Medium 1.60 to 2.10

Short 75 to 1.00

Per 1(0.

MKTEOR $4 00 10 J6.00

KKIDE 4.00 to ti.OO

HUlDKSMAll) 4.00to fi OO

PKRLE 3.00to 5.00

GOLDEN G\TE 12.00

CARNATIONS, fancy 2 00 to S.ro

'■ommou l.ioto 1.50

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Forest Qlen,

WHOLESALE GROWERS
^ OF ROSES ^

Roses Carefully Graded. Quality and Prices Right.
Packing Free. TRY US.

For seven years we have shipped
direct from our greenhouses to
retail florists and held the same
customers. Stock only once
packed, shipped evening of day
they are cut and arrive next morn-
ing in following and intermediate
cities: Minneapolis, St. Paul,
Omaha, St. Louis, Cincinnati,
Indianapolis, Cleveland, Detroit,
Pittsburg, Buffalo.

Buyers thus save twenty-four
hours' first freshness.

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1 10,000 EXCELLENT stocky 4-in. Latanias

5j ready for shifting, $20 per tOO; $190 per 1000.

k WALTER RETZER & CO. ai.I"i:Tt"JuVSs. «

^ 2045-59 Clarendon Avenue. CHICAGO. g

TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THE AD.

1248

The American Florist.

May 5,

The Nursery Tmi^e.

AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN.
W- J. PETERS. Pres.; D. 8 Lake, Vlce-PreB.
QKOBQE C. 8EAGBR. Rochester. N. Y.. Secy.

Irwin C. Darling, nurseryman, of
Cleveland, 0.,has filed a petition in bank-
ruptcy, scheduling liabilities of $4,800
and no assets.

J. A. Whiteside has bought P. J. Leit-
zell's interest in the Oirard Nursery Co.,
Girard, Kan., and assumed the manage-
ment of the business.

L. L. May & Co. are planting fifty
acres of nursery stock on the farm near
St. Paul recently purchased by them. Mr.
Carruthers, of Kansas, has accepted
the position of foreman. A general line of
stock adapted to the northwest is being
planted.

Nurserymen might well urge the pas-
sage of Senate Bill No. 1439, amending
the Interstate Commerce Law. This bill
aims to strengthen the law in the matter
of the long and short haul and several
other important particulars and directs
the Interstate Commerce Commission to
make and maintain a freight classifica-
tion which shall be uniform throughout
the United States.

The brief period during which the
Canadian government suspended the
operation of the San Tose scale law and
received nursery stock at certain ports of
entry, fumigating the stock before its
transportation was continued, necessa-
rily restricted exportations, but assur-
ances are offered cf a further period of
two or three months in the fall, which
will permit of the transaction of consid-
erable business in the Dominion.

P. S. Peterson & Son, Chicago, are
buying about 300 varieties of pjconies
this year. They had previously about
400 and their collection is now doubtless
the largest in the country. W. A. Peter-
son estimates that it will include about
600 sorts; he has in his tests discovered
some sixty synonyms and several of the
recent purchases were only secured to test
the trueness to type of sorts already in the
collection. Mr. Peterson has in contem-
plation a monograph on the paeony.

The Tree Butchers.

There are workmen and workmen in
all branches of mechanics.

There are competent and incompetent
men plying the several trades. It is not
the palette and the brush that make the
artist, says the St. Louis Star, nor yet
the paint pot that designates the painter,
not the pruning hook, the hatchet or the
saw that speaks of the horticulturist,
nor the trowel and the sprinkling pot
that tell the story of the florist.

In all callings some men excel, and
right alongside ot them others miserably
fail.

Sir Joshu^i Reynolds, when asked by a
young artist how he mixed his colors,
answered, "With brains." That is the
true touchstone of success in all callings.

There is one class of fellows, just now
plying their so-called calling in the resi-
dence part of St. Louis and in her sub-
urbs, who are wonderfully lacking in
brains.

They call themselves "pruners." To
judge from their work they would better
be called tree butchers— for that is what
they have been doing for a week or two
back, and are now doing out in the
northwest suburbs— butchering, murder-

ing some grand and stalwart trees that
have stood and faced the storms of many
winters.

Next, almost, to murdering humanity
it is a crime to mutilate these stately
oaks and elms.

The city should pass a stringent law,
requiring each man who professes to be
a "pruner" to hold a license for doing
such work, and debar him from receiving
such license except upon the presentation
of a diploma from a school of forestry,
or at least a recommendation from some
well known local individual well versed
in "treeology."

Augusta, Ga.
The P. J. Bercknaans Co. has done a
heavy business the past season. Palms
and field-grown roses are the leaders.
They had sold about five cars of nursery
stock in the Transvaal and Natal, but,
on account of the war, the orders were
cancelled. Judging from the orders now
being received from South Africa, the
English must anticipate an early ending
of the conflict.

Owing to the late spring, vegetation is
at least three weeks later than last year.
Strawberries are just beginning to ripen.
Peaches, pears and plum trees are loaded
with fruit and are now safe from frost.
Judging from the present indications, the
fruit crop will equal, if not exceed, that
of 1898.

Fancy leaved caladiums are being
grown in large quantities. If planted in
a rich soil and partially shaded situation,
especially where they are protected from
the afternoon sun, a bed of these is a
grand sight.

The Huss Floral Nursery reports a
good increase of sales over last year, the
Easter trade being especially brisk, roses
and carnations being mainly in demand.
They intend putting up another rose
house this summer. L. A. Berckmans.

Clifton, N. J. — George Young is push-
ing along the construction of his new
American Beauty house, 40x450 feet.
When this is completed he will have one
of the largest American Beauty estab-
lishments in this section.

300.000

Marip Lambert

Purple China

Safrano

Mrs. Desraw

Marie Van Houttt-

Clothilde Soupert

Christine de Nouc

Lucullus

Andre Schwnrt/

Triomphe de PiTnet Pere

Duchess de Brabant

fine 2 1-2-in. Roses

FOLLOWING LIST

$2.25 per 100, $20 per

1000.

Etoile de Lyon
Prin' esse de Sasan
Empress of China
Coquette de Lyon
Maman Coi'het
White Maman Cochet
Vera de Flora

Golden Rambler
White Rambler
Lady Warrender
Marquis de Vivens
Louisa ce la Rive
Yellow Sou I ert
Tennessee Belle

300,000

Ai:rippina

Yfllow Rambler

Climbing White Pet

Media

Marie Guillot

Le Pactole

Mine Eli« Lambert

Seven Sisters

Marechal Niel

R. M. Henriette

FOLLOWING LIST $2.75 per 100, $25 per 1000.

Bride

Climb. Bride.smai(l

(.'omtesse Fr^tineusse

Climb. Meteor

Herraosa

Bertha Clavel
Ducht'ss of Albany
Bride-maid
Climb. Malmaison
Rainbow

Mrae. F. Kruger
Metfor

Universal Favorite
(.'rimson Rambler

Climb. M. Guillot
Malmaison
Climb. Wootton
Prineess Bonnie

FOLLOWING LIST $3 per 100. $30 per 1000.

Wichuraiana
La France
Bon Silene
Sunset

White LaFranee
Kaiserin
Climb. KaiSf'riu

Pierre Guillot
Papa Oontier
Pres. Carnot

Perl<'

Sov. Wcotton

Golden Gate

FOLLOWINQ H. P. ROSES at $4 per 100.

General Jacqueminot Anne De Diesbach

»,'apt. Christy Cloire Mari;oitin

Mme Plantier Magna Charla

Marie Baumann Coq. des Alpes

Alfred Ro-igemont
Mme. Chas. Wood
Gloire Bruxelles
Prince C. de Rohan

Coq. des Blanches

Clio

Paul Neyron

Louis Van Houtte

Also fine SVi-inch Roses at 84. tine large H. P's. budded from 6-inch pots at $10 per 100, and full
miscellaneous stock, bend fi»r list. Terms cash with order.

The NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton. O.

Pin, Scarlet. Bed, White Willow
leaved, English and Turkey, 4 to
10 feet.

10,000

100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes.

Catalogue on application. Send estimate of wants for prices.

THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Blenwood Nurseries MORRISVILLE. PA.

THE STORKS & HAKKISO> CO., Box 935 , PA1NESVII.1.I!;, OHIO.

Lending Amfrkan Norserymen, offer one of the Most Complete AsNortmpniB of

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, BULBS, ETC.

46 Years. 44 CtreenbouaoH. 1000 Acre*. Correspondence Solicited. CotaloeFree.

Large Elms.

rt C line s)>eciinen Elm trees 6 to 9-inch
^O caliper. 25 to 40 feet hi^h, with well
dnveloped heads. Have been several times
transplanted and will lift with excellent
roots and balls of earth. Send for price list.

SAMUEL C. MOON, "°""KW PA.

Please mention the American Florist when wnling

NEW SntLLBARK-niCKORY Ml,

"Hornor's Special."

RARE EVERGREEN TREES

200 0 0 HANDSOME SHADt TREES,

and Metch's Proiilic Quince, nt s-TiMtly reduci^J

I'rices. Catalogue fuke.

CHAS. B. nORNOR & SON, Mt. nolly, N. J.

Please mention the American Florist when writing.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1249

Clematis Paniculata AMPELOPSIS VEITCnil

Clematis Paniculita, field grown

Nd. I

X si/.'

Hydrangea P. G., 3 to 3 feet

3 to 4 feet

Virginia Creeper

100 1000
.$8 00 870.00

10.00
9.00
13.00

80.00

<5.00

Ampelopsls Veltchll fleld frown. 100 loro
UK) lUO No. 3 ...WOO $.1.JII0

No.l $tU»$500iJ ,\ "Ize... 8(10 7.')0<)

No. 2 6 00 15 00 .\X size 9 00 Bo 00

Roses. Fellclte Perpetue 100.(5 00

hrancolB Level '" tJOO

1.5UTarletleii InSiind 4'ln pots. . " 1000
Box Tree, tl to 12 IncDes 1000. 10.00

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N. J.

PEKIN, ILL.

23 Greenhouses. . .

60,000 Feet of Glass.

Florists and Seedsmen {<m\ fl R'n hi DORMANT ROSES.

It will pay you well to send me list II 11 II 11* IXLllll ""~~~~~~^^^^~ ~~~~^"''^"^~

of your wants and get my prices ^^ ^^ ^^ * ' *• ■»*.*■■■
before placing your orders lor

DutGii Bulbs

for delivery in the early autumn.
HYACINTHS, TULIPS. NARCISSUS.
FREES'AS, CROCUS, SPIR/EAS,

tILIUW LANCIFOLiUM. Etc, Etc.

All Bulbs carefully j^rown jind guaranteed flrst-
<;lass and true. No auciiou stutf or trash.
Correspeudence solicited.

GEORGE E. DICKINSON,

No I Broadway, NEW YORK, N. Y.

;tlso Nursery and Fruit Stocks of every description.

The Merits of

ii

Armstrong's
Everblooming Tuberose"

Can be proven by Erowiog some of them
thisseas'.n. They should be planted soon.
Order some bulbs from

LUTHER ARMSTRONG. Kirkwood. Mo.

C7 O JLa .llX XJ 19 .

Crimson VerBchnffellll. Golden Bed(fer and Golden
■Queen. T5c per 100 Hi. UO per 1000 t'oieus In variety,
Wc per 100 : 85 fO per 1000 dpeclai price on large orders.

Aserutum, blue and white % 60 per 100

Afferatum Princess Pauline 75 "*

Giant Sweet AlysBum, GO

Heliotropes, 12 varieties 101 "'

HellotniDes, 2 Inch p its 2.00 "

Salvias Solendens and Bed man 1 00

Hooted cutting'' except wh*ire noted. Plants by the
100 by malt prepaid ash with order.

C. A. HARRIS & CO.. Delanson, N. Y.

Large-flowered Clematis, ^ur^irw^^'i^ndVI?'

euaers'iiB mi ISc ; pactliK free These are fine.
healthy p ants ot this bt^autlfu flower, that I can
>ruaraniee to prow— In fact, I will replace free of
charge, anv that fall to do so.
W. H. SALTER, Wochestftr. N, Y.

MAMMOTH VERB€NAS, rooted cuttings, large,
atucfey plants cnmlng In bud. just rlsht for spring
trade p'enty of b Igbt red ana pink IE wanted 50c
per 100 Jl 10 per 1 000 Potted plants In lar^e bud. 2-
In ,Jt 00 per 100. Write f-tr aaniple and prices on
iaraer quantities Satisfaction guaranteed.
Samuel Whitron. 15-17 Gray Ave . CtlcH. N. Y.

Circulation

which

Circulates

The actual paid circulation of the
American Florist is, we believe, the
largest in its class. The contents
are of real present value and arc
preserved for reference. Advertisers
who use regularly our columns estab-
lish permanent business with the best
trade in the United States,

We offer to the trade over 35, 00*.) yount; Roses,
following varieties: Am. Beauties "PerU'S. Woot-
tons. Meteors, Brides. Maids. Belle Siebreoht.
Golden Gale. We believe in shifting young Roses
often. All stock offered in 2-V^ in. pois has been
shifted from 2-in. and is equal to most stock
advertised as 3-in.. and when we send ir out is
well established. Send 50c or ^1 for samples and
prices.

COLEUS.

Golden Bedder. Yellow t^ueen, Verschaffellii
and mixed.

GERANIUMS.

12 to 15,000 best bedding vars. in 3 and 4-in. pots.
Fine lot of

HELIOTROPE, SALVIAS, DOUBLE

PETUNIAS, In 4-inch pots.
CANNAS.

Six varieties, fine plants, in 4-in. pots.
Hanging baskets of

SPRENQERII and BOSTON FERNS.

PANSIE $ by the thou3an<l.s.
In fact, we have a large lot of mixed stuff in
small pots. Write aLd tell us what you want and
we will try and fill your order.

GEO. A. KUHL.

2 yr. H. P's., Own Roots, Our Selection,

per 100, $13.00.
2 yr. H. P's., Budded. Our Seleclion.

per 100, $11.00.
Crimson Rambler, Strong 2 yr, $15.00.
Crimson Rambler, 3 yr, $20,00.

CLEMATIS, HYDRANGEA, PAEONIAS,
AMPELOPSIS, ETC.

^-

5000

EACH OF THE FOLLOWING!

'WICHURAIANA Roses, 1 and 2 yrs.,|50

>ind $7500 i)(T 1000.
ROSA MULTIFL04A JAPONICA. 3 and 3

years. «M).00 and $75.00 per 1000.
RO<A RUGdSA, 3 to 4-ft., at $3.50 per

1000.
HALL'S HONEYSUCKLE, strong, $50.00

per lOOO.
CLEMATIi PANICULATA pot grown,

JtiO.OO per 11100; 3 yrs., fleld growD,

$9J.0O per 1000.

New Trade List Now Ready.

The WM. n. MOON CO.,

MorrisviUe,
Pa.

HARDY ROSES

Strong two-year-old plants, in all
the best varieties.

Hollyhocks, Phlox, Paeonies,
Pyrethrums, Pansies,
Specialties. J* J-

StND FOR CATALOGUE.

MrjTs.'Fay^""^ Woods Hell, Mass.

Vaughan's Seed Store

84 and 86 Randolph St . ClilCAGO.

CLEMATIS.

splendid plants, as per following list, in best
possible condition for immediate planting:

.Tackraanni, purple; Superba. grand improve-
ment on Jackmauni; Grand Duchess, splendid
white: Marvel, snow white; Mme. Andre, red;
Ramona. lavender; Gen. Grant, crimson; Henryi,
large white; Star of India, purple, red barred;
Gypsy, maroon; Duke of Norfolk, blue; Countess
of Lovelace, double lavender; Princess, blue and
white; Ijuchess of Edinburgh, double white;
Kermesina, red; Mme. B. Veillard, pink; Gen.
Wolseley, lavender and red; Belle of Woking,
beautiful double blush; 15 cts. each; $1.70 per
dozen; 814.00 per 100. 25 at 100 rates. All strong
growing plants.

C. Pani<*ulata, a fine lot, in three sizes, $1.00,
$1.50 and $2.00 per dozen.

F. A. BAUER, Bloomington, III.
♦»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦

^ ELECTROS... 4 ^

For Catalogue Purposes.

X^

WE have a large assortment of
strictly high-class halftones of
which we can supply electros suitable
for catalogue illustration. If you need
anything in this way. state your re-
quirements and we will submit f roofs
of the illustrations in stock
Price for cash only 15 cents per square inch.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO.,

324 Dearborn St.. CHICAGO.

►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

FINE ROSES

\Ve offtT the following surplus stock of Roses
from 4-m. pots, all healthy and wintered in cold
houses, at $12 per hundred' Maman Cochet,
Kaiserin Augusta. Perle des .fardins. I he Bride,
MarieGuillot. President Carnct Clothilde&oupert,
Marechal Miel, Golden Ga(e, Marie Van Houtte,
and other good kinds. Also from open ground,
2 years strong at ann**xed prices. Gloire Lyonn-
aise. 3 to 4 ft.' at $12 per hundred; Yellow Rambler
and Setlg^^a at $8. The new and valuable Eugene
.Tardinc at .$10, and Climbing HiTmosa at $12.

HOOP'S, Bro. & Thomas. »ct^stey,^p'/""-
MADURA VINE ROUTS OR TUBERS.

2000 Madeini Vine, No. 1, $1.25 p«-r ICu. 2JflO No.
2, 7.5c per lUO. Cash with ordiT.

E. Y, TEAS, GREENS FORK. IND.

Do not hide your light under a bushel.
Tell the people what you have for sale.

1250

The American Florist.

May 5,

Our PasTiMBs

Announcements of coming contests or other
events of interest to our bowline, shooting and
ovoling 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. Kitt, 1728 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.;
or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St.,
Chicago, 111.

E. F. WiNTEBSON, captain oi the Chicago
Florists' Bowling Club, has received word
from J. J. Beneke that several men of the
St. Louis team are still out of form and
that their proposed visit to Chicago
must be delayed at least until May 13.

At New York.
Small but very select was the represen-
tation at the bowling alleys on Monday
evening, April 30. The scores made are
appended:

Player 1st 2d 3d 4th 5th 6th 7th

Roehrs 1«4 185 191 137 140 129 154

Sohultheis 138 134 17rt 147 149 134

VonAsh 131 132 135 126 139 99

T J. LauK 189 196 146 168 175 175 140

Donlan 154 162

At Denver.

Following are the scores made on Tues-
day, May 1. Mr. Applegate is a new
member from whom we expect good work:

Player 1st 2d 3d Av

Scolt 214 180 193 196

Applegate 162 2ul 1.54 172

Berry 162 143 149 148

Benson 133 136 125 131

Lunday 118 150 114 127

^ P. S.

At St. Louis.
The bowling team rolled four games
on Monday, April 23. J. J. Beneke, who
has been troubled with rheumatism in
his bowling arm, has fully recovered.
The following is the score:

Player 1st 2d 3d 4th Av

J. J. Beneke 170 146 188 145 162

C. A.Kuehn 128 164 149 126 142

J. W. Kunz 134 151 137 141

John Voung 149 127 122 116 129

On Monday evening, April 30, only
two of the members were able to roll.
The trip to Chicago is postponed. The
following is the score:

Plavi-r 1st 2d 3d 4th 5th 6th Av

»'. A. Kuehn 179 177 146 194 172 151 170

.I..I. Beueke 169 219 129 1.34 171 192 169

J. M. H.

At Philadelphia.

Interest in bowling is still high and
warm brushes are of periodical occur-
rence. It takes more than a double
century to capture the high mark for any
week. Last week Johnson was high with
227, and W. K. Harris the week before
with 224. On April 23 a pair of new
alleys were opened by a match between
the Florists and Young Mennerchors, our
boys winning handily. Here is the score:

KLOBI8T9 1st 2d 3d Total

Brown ; 126 147 129 402

ConiiOr 141 146 190 477

llaiDllton 136 153 167 456

.luhnson ; 157 172 161 490

Walker Iu9 164 153 426

Moss 153 152 162 467

Team totals 822 934 962 2718

Young Mi'nncrchors 816 874 935 2625

The Scotts are in it again. From the
extreme east to the tar west, they are
being heard from. Young David put up
200 in a game on the local alleys the past
week, and just look what his brother,
Philip, is doing out in Denver. Yes,
Philip, they do "eclipse anything ever
published in a trade paper," but how can
you waste your time bowling at pins set

from ten to eleven inches apart? Then
we hear from the Bufialo head of the
family, who wants to know about the
"venerable" Mr. Harris. Venerable,
indeed; he is well worthy of admiration
and his scores are a matter of pride both
to himself and all members of the club.
He won the first prize in the twenty-five-
game handicap tournament just finished,
making an average ot 168 pins, one pin
higher than the scratch man. This with
his handicap placed him with an average
of five pins ahead of his nearest competi-
tor. "Wm. S " can get into form again
if he will just drop a line to his "vener-
able" friend, who says he won't charge a
cent for the plan. K.

At Buffalo.

Change of climate must certainly benefit
some people. Phil. Scott was at one time
a champion bowler in Buffalo, but he
losthisgripand wasalmosta "has-been";
even Andy Adams' average of 120 beat
him oneday. We areglad that Denver air
has given him a new lease of life, for I
think at the rate Mr. Scott, senior, is
bowling Philip will need all the air he
can get between now and August. I am
sorry to see that M. Bloy quit bowling
when Phil, arrived, as I think he has good
blood in him. We thought the Denver
alleys were short, but Phil, says they are
narrow; well, Phil, is tall but not wide,
and the alleys seem to fit him. Strong
inducements are being offered to get
Dennis O'Connell to get in practice for
New York, but 1 am afraid it will be use-
less. Kasting has Jake Wiesein training,
so we are sure of a good team this sum-
mer, even though we are not publishing
records. W. A.

The club's contests are held on the
second and fourth Tuesdays of each
month, at which there is always a good
attendance and visiting marksmen are
always welcomed.

Philadelphia's Target Breakers.

The Florists' Club now ranks as the
leading inanimate target shooting organ-
ization in this state, says the Philadel-
phia North American. Its shooting
grounds at Wijsinoming have just been
put into the most complete order, with a
set of five expert traps enclosed in such a
manner that they are set firmly and need
not be taken up after each day's shoot-
ing. The magautrap house has been
enlarged and the machine put in good
order, and no more trouble may be
expected from this quarter. For open
tournaments, where there wilt be a large
crowd, arrangements have been made
for a third set of traps.

The officers are: President, Dr. George
Goebel; vice-president, J. G. McKaraher,
secretary-treasurer, William B Westcott;
captain, A. B. Cartledge. The club has
a large membership, the most prominent
of whom are John Burton, William K.
Harris, Charles D. Ball, J. William Col-
flesh, George Anderson, William H.Taplin,
George Craig, Lemuel Ball, John K. Starr,
Edward Reid, Will K. Park, John D.
Carlisle, Thomas C. Brown, Dr. R. C.
Allen, J. D. Barrett, J. D. Staflord,
Howard Bucknell, Daniel Jones, John J.
Hallowell, William H. Wolstencrott,
Victor V. Dorp, H. Landis David, D. D.
Engle, Louis H. Eisenlohr, E. T. Cole-
man, J. A. H. Dressel and L. C. Parsons.

Last year in the state shoot at Erie the
florists gained a national reputation by
winning all the inanimate target state
championship events. The Wolstencroft
trophy, emblematic ot the individual
championship, was won by A. B. Cart-
ledge. The team trophies include the
Milt Lindsley three-men cup, the Read-
ing trophy for five men and the Harris-
burg trophy for six men.

Los An eles.

DRY SEASON NOW ASSURED AND MUCH
LOSS SIRE TO RESULT.— SMALL CROPS
EXCEPT FOR THOSE WHO PAY HIGH
PRICES FOR WATER. — EASTER STOCKS
WERE LARGE AND TRADE GOOD — NOTES
OF I.\TEREST ON VARIOUS DOINGS.

We are now assured of another dry
season, such as the past three summers.
Not for this length of time has the earth
been thoroughly moistened to a greater
depth than three feet; to-day it is quite
dry and the season of rains is past. "True
we may have an occasional light shower,
but no heavy rains are expected before
next October or November. That is the
situation all over Southern California
and where irrigating water cannot be
had no crops are expected. Our growers
usually occupy but a small acreage,
either in or close to the city, and nearly
all of them can secure water in limited
quantity. The climatic conditions are
such that water applied in this way is
not so conducive to plant development as
natural rains, yet all are determined to
make the best of such adverse conditions
and push business as much as possible.

All our tradesmen made great prepara-
tions for Easter. There were great quan-
tities of callas, carnations, roses, sweet
peas and genistas but violets and Har-
risii and longiflorums were in limited
quantities. At the flower stores business
was reported very good. Many orders
were received from the surrounding
territory for several hundred miles and
all desirable flowers w( re disposed of at
satisfactory prices. Nearly all the longi-
florums for sale were shipped in from San
Francisco.

The store of Capt. F. Edward Gray,
140 South Spring street, was especially
well supplied with suitable stock for the
Easter trade, all of which was grown in
his extensive greenhouses and nurseries
at Alhambra. He had a large stock of
home grown Harrisii and longiflorums as
well as a limited number of his new hybrid
lily, a cross between Harrisii and longiflo-
rum. This variety is absolutely free from
disease and if it proves amenable to the
forcing process it will have a great future.

JohnSchlaloss, managerof theRedondo
Floral Company, informs me that they
are cutting an avt rage of 4000 carnations
daily. Owing to the dry weather and
the entire absence of fogs the attack of
thrips is longer continued and more
injurious than usual. In addition to
their already large fields of them the
company is preparing to plant 40,000
additional carnations.

When it became evident another dry
season was at hand C. A. Brazer & Co.,
bulb growers at Wilmington, made
arrangements to increase their water
supply and now have in operation a
pumping plant that gives them an abund-
ance of waterfrom their own wells.

Miss Harriet Goodin is now doing busi-
ness in her new store, 440 South Broad-
way. She has fitted up a very nice store
room and office which is connected with
the EWsian Gardens conducted by Miss
Ethel Lord.

John Reeves, a well known gardener,
who for a long time was a great sufferer
from inflammatory rheumatism, has
recovered and is now employed with
Ernest Braunton on one of the finest
private places in this city. D. R. W.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1251

Bay Trees

STATgPARDS

AND PYRAMIDS

The Largest Importation Ever
Offered in America

Every Tree a specimen, specially selected
for critical buyers. Unexcelled for piazza and
lawn adornment, at figures that are convincing.

Palms and Orchids.

THE BEST COMMERCIAL FLORISTS'
VARIETIES

JULIUS ROEHRS.

Carlton Hill, NEW JERSEY.

VERBENA
KING.

Verbenas, rooted
cuttings, 60c per
100, $5 per 1000,
$22 per 5000.

2-in. Verbenas,
fine plants, J2.00
per 100, $18 00
per 1000.

A6ERATUM. Ladv Isabell and Cope's Pet, 60c
per lUO, 15 00 per lUOO.

60.000 CARNATIONS, specud low
prices to move them iiviU-k. pp^ jgo per 1000

Flora Hill $1.25 $10.00

Morello 125 10.00

Vlayor Pingree 1.25 10.00

Daybreak 125 10.00

Wm. Scott 1.00 7.00

L. McGowan 1.00 7,00

30,00 I VIOLETS, runners, C:ilifoTnia; $1.00 per
100, J8,00 per 1000, 20.000 SMILAX, fine 2-inch
plants: $l,2:i per UO, $10 00 per 1000,

DAISIES, i.'alifornia and Yellow Castle. $1,00 per
100, $9,(1(1 prrlOCO, 2-in, , $2,00 p^r 100, $18,00 p-rl0(JO.

HELIOIRO'E. lObest vur,. $1,00 per 100, $8,00 per
lOOOi 2-in, tine plants, $2.00 per KH3, $18,00 per 10(10,

Express paid on all Rooted Cuttings, and satisfac-
tion guaranteed lor that lash please.

C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kas.

Pleai^e mention the A»t€nca*i Fl-^rnt zuJien '^i_nHiu^.

WE ARE BOOKING ORDERS NOW FOR
THE NEW CROP.

FANCY AND DAGGER FERNS.

Will begin shipping first week in May.

Price* SI-00 per 1000.

Special discounts to the wholesale trade. Write

or telegraph us.

Caldwell the Woodsoian Co., Inc , Evergreen. Ala.

We've thousands of readers and hun-
dreds ot advertisers. Each helps the other.

r*lon.t>'' of FMo'wers foi?

DECORATION DAY?

TRY ORDERING SOME OF YOUR SUPPLY FROM
US— JUST TO FEEL SAFE.

We Make a Specialty of

QRANDIFLORA CAPE JASMINE BUDS,

(The large kind), ana prompt filling ot 'Quick. Time" orders.

SEASON:

May 8th to June 5th.

SUPPLY: Ample to fill all orders.

QUALITY: 10C% better than '99 cut.
GUARANTEE: Fresh and fragrant coniition on arrival at destination at any

fxpress ptint in United States or Canada.
EXPRESS RATE: 20% less than cui fluwer rates, and in some instances even

more frivorable.
PRICES: 75c per 100, $6.50 per lOCO. 500 at 1000 rate.

"Alvm is the largest
Cape Jasmine shipping
po-nt in the worl'i."

3^ Everything in the

CUT FLOWER

line.

and a
complete line of

WIRE WORK,

the kind
that will give satisfaction.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

HOLTON & HUNKEL CO.,

J p. O. Box 103.

%^i'z^^^;i^^^^:^^^^^?^^^s^^^^^'^^^^^^^^^^7'^^^'''

jxill-vveit-iitee, 'Wis

1252

The American Florist.

May 5,

Buffalo

TRADE CONTINUES FAIRLY ACTIVE-STOCKS
AND PRICES.— KASTING BECOMES A PARK
COMMISSIONER. — VARIODS NOTES OF
INTEREST.

Trade the past week has been very fair
but prices have varied considerably.
Roses can be had at from 5 cents
upward but Beauties hold at $4 per dozen.
There is no surplus but carnations are
more plentiful and of sweet peas and
lilies there are too many. The plants-
men have more than they can do in mak-
ing lawns and beds.

The trade has at last accomplished
something from a club standpoint, for
the mayor has announced the appoint-
ment of William F. Kasting as park com-
missioner, and a better appointment
could not have been made. While there
are a number of florists who would be
an honor to the board, Mr. Kasting was
the first one mentioned and by the letter
sent to Mayor Diehl it was shown that
he had the support of nearly all.

The Buffalo base ball team opened the
season last week and one of the players,
who was a member of the Eagles, was
presented with their emblem made in
flowers Adams did the design.

J. B. Wiese is making preparations for
the construction of a greenhouse which
will be devoted almost entirely to palms
for his market trade.

R. C. Avery is going to make altera-
tions in his West Seneca greenhouses, as
is Jerry Brookins, at Orchard Park.

W. A.

West Brookfibld, Mass.— Mr. Niles,
who bought the Jennings property,
intends to repair the greenhouses and do
a florist's business.

Bridgeport, Conn.— C. H.Fleminghas
been selected as the republican candidate
for the position of harbor master for a
term of three years from April 1, 1900.

GRAFTED ROSES,

Amt^rican Uoauty, K;iiserin, Gold'-n
Gate, $10 per ttO.

OWN ROOTS,

FROM

GRAFTED

STOCK.

Golden Gate. Kaiserin, Meteor,
stroDK stock ready for 3i4-in. jmfs,
$4 per 1.0, $35 per 1000.

S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I.

Robust and Healthy.

2!i-in. pots, J-l.OOpiT KX): J:!5.i») per 1000. BRIDES,
MAIDS, METEORS, PERLES. Cash.

€E0. E. FANCOURT, - Wi'kfisbarre, Pa.

Kaiserin
and Carnot

Rose Plants

$2.50 per 100.

OutofSV4-in. pots. Extra Fine Stock.

COLE BROS.. Peoria. III.

KfllSERIIH«"»GftRNOT

GILT-EDGE STOCK.
^^"Plant NOW for summer bloom.

ROBERT SIMPSON, Clifton, N. J.

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Carnation Cuttings!

$

Per 100 Per 1000

MAYOR PINGREE $ .75 $5.f0

.TUBILEE 75 5.00

McGOVVAN 75 5.00

AEGYLE 1.00 7.60

Per 100

WM. SCOTT $1.00

TRIUMPH 1.25

FLORA HILL 1.25

Per 1000
J7.60
10.00
10.00

AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSE BISHES

Lifted from benches, cot back to 2 feet Per JOG, $2.50; per JOOO, $20.00

PLANTS FROM 2;'2-INCH POTS.

Per 100 Per 1000

METEOR J3.00 $25.00

MAID 3.00 25.00

IJRIDE 3.00 25.00

Per 100 Per 1000

PERLE $3. no $25.00

LA FRANCE 3.50 30.00

KAISERIN 4.00 35.00

All rooted cuttings sold under the condition that, if not satisfactory, they are to be returned
at once and money will be refunded.

GEORGE REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. I

WE HAVE OUR USUAL FINE STOCK OF

American Beauty Plants.

JOHN BIRTON, Wyndmoor, Philadelphia, Pa.

60,000 WINTER FLOWERING ROSES

Grafted snd on their Own Roots

SEND rOR PRICES.

J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

1 ! 1« yv ^A^B 1 Orders received
1 inPriV for April and
LIUVl Ij May delivery.

All winter forcing Roses from 2',4-in. pots.
WRITE FOR PRICES.

ROBERT SCOTT & SON. Sharon Hill, Del. Co., Pa.

BRIDES and MAIDS,

2V2-in.,ready for a 3-in. shift

Ethel Crocker

30,000 plants from soil for April and
May delivery. Crocker has filled every
claim made for it and is w^orth a trial by
every grower who wants the best pink
carnation in the market.
25 for $2.50 100 for $10.00; 250 for $18.75;
000 for $75 00.

Two good bedding novelties. Trans-
planted seedlings at $5.00 per 100. A
fewof my regularstrain. Writefor prices.

DWARF PETUNIAS.

Adonis, carmine with pure white throat,
and Snowball, a pure white; they are

CASH $3 00 a 100,

WITH ORDER. $25.00 8 1000.

J. B. HEISS,

The Exotic Nurseries. DAYTON, 0.

CARNATIONS.

Strong and well-rooted cuttings ready now of the
following varlelleB: Per 100. Per 1000. !
Eldorado $1 26 f 10 00 '

Scott 1.25 1000 !

McCowan 1 26 10 00 '

always in bloom and a good plant for

Portia 1 26 10 00 '

retail. 25 of each for $1.00 or $2.00

Ivorv and SiWer Spray 1 00 u.OO

Alfro fine Lady H, Campbell, rooted
runners "6

JOS. RENARD, Unionville, Chester Co., Pa.

per too. from 2-inch pais.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

Boston Fern spEc'fALTY

Reiidy now. cut from bench for 6 and 7-in. pots.
$4.50 and $6 00 per doz-n, very line. Small pl»nts,
jS per 100; $41) per lOoO. Orders bonked for June

WM. MURPHY

Wholesale Carnation Grower

delivery. 100,000 BEDDING PLANTS, very fine.

Geraniums, all l;inds; Coleus, Ulternanthera, etc.,
etc. Send for list. Rooted cuttinga (JoU us.

L. H. FO-TER. 45 King St.. Dorchester. Mass.

station F. CINIINNAII, OHIO.

SPECIALTIES —

THE BEST CARNATIONS.

I'er 100 Per 100«
White Cloud the best white jsJ.OO $25.0C

ROSES, rrom ^Inoh pots.

CARNATIONS, foi all dellTery.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.
Pncealow. Bend tor lilt. VIOLETS.
WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKIU.. N. Y.
Please mention thr A mmca n Florist when wt ttitig.

Mrs. Joost. best clear pink 3.00 2.5.00

G. H. Crane, best new scarlet 6.00 50.00

Gen'l Maceo, best dark crimson 6.00 60.00

Mrs. Bradt, best variegated 4 00 35.00

12 Novelties of 19oO. 27 the best Standard varie-
ties. ]t^~Send for complete list.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON. Grand Haven, Mich.

rgoo.

The American Florist.

1263

Great Clearing Sale

^ SURPLUS STOCK

ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS

11,100 MRS. JOOST

2,000 COLD NUcGET...

7,i0 ARUYLE

100 TIDAL WAVE....
5,f00 MRS. J AS, DEAN.
4,500 JOJIN \OUNG ....

Per 100

*2.00
2.00
1.50
1.50
2 00
2.00

Per moo

115.00
15.00

15.00
15 00

2,000 EVELINA from soil.

500 MELB\ '• ■' .

10,000 0. H. CRANE " sand.

4,OliO G. H.CRANE " soil.

4,000 CHICAGO ••

6,000 GENEVIEVE LORD. '• '■ .

Per <00

. $1.00
. 2.00
. 4.00
. 5.(10
. 6.00
10.00

Per 1001

JIO.OO

40.00
45 00
60.00
75.00

CHICAGO CARNATION CO., """'"";

t^i^.

CARNATIONS FROM SOIL *" '^^ "'"^tr j^f c*rt;

STRICTLY riRST CLASS. WRITE IS fOR PRICES.

ROSES, from 2!4-in. pots. 100 1000

Hfauties $6.00 $50.00

Brides 4.00 35.00

100 1000

Maids 14.00 $35.00

I'erles 4,00 35.00

LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS,

JAMESTOWN,
N. Y.

Guaranteed strictly flrst-elass stock and free from disease. Cash discount on 1000 lots. 50O at 1000 rates; 50 at 100 ratfs.

CARNATIONS.

Strong, Well-Rooted Cuttings
Select Stock.

Per 100

G. H. Crane |6.oo

Morning Glory 6.00

Gen Maceo 6.00

Glacier 6 00

America S 00

Gomez S.oo

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt 5 00

White Cloud 400

Mary Wood 3.00

Mrs. F. Joost 3 00

Per 1000

$50.00
5000
50 00
50 00
40.00
40.00
40,00
30.00
25.00
25.00

And other standard sorts.

r. DORNER & SONS CO., !^*d'.*''"''

Please mention the American Florist when zvriting.

Mrs. Tho«. W. Law- Gomez, dark red $5 00

[Tion.plnk 114.00 Mrs. K. Joost. pink., 260

Bthel Crocker, pink,, 10 00 Triumph, Hne pink,, 1.60
The Marquis, piDk ,,, 10 GO Daybreak, shell pk. 100
Genevieve Lord , pink 10 00 Flora Hill, white. . . 2 00

Olympla, varleKated, 12.00 White Cloud »50

G. H Crane, scarlet. , 5.60 Mary Wood, fine

America, scarlet 4 00 white 3 00

Melba, llEht pink 3 60 Jubilee, scarlet 1.60

Mrs o Bradt, var 6.00 Wm. Scolt, pink 1,00

Glacier, white, line. . , 4,00 Lizzie McGowan 1,00

Gen, Maceo, best crimson $5.00 per 100

Mrs.Jaa. Dean, flue pink SUOperlOO

Nephrolepla Cordata Compacta, 2^lnch, 84.00 per 100.

8 and 10 Inch, fine, 112.00 per doz
Cash please. CARL HAGENBURGER, West Mentor. 0.

DRACAENA INDIVISA

Threp years old, flno stock out of 5-inch pots,
2H-3 feet,

$3 per doz , $20 per 100. 50 at 100 rate.

Cash With A

ROWEHL & GRANZ,

Cash With All Orders.

H CKSVILLE, L. I.
N. Y.

i'rora tlats, bv lUiiil BO*- per 100; $4. CO per lOUO

" 2-iD(.-h $1.50 " SiaOO

Hydrangeas, 5-incli pots $3.00 per do/.

4-inch pots 2 CO

'■ Ronted cuttiiipa,$1.2D per lOii; $10 per 1000

Lar-^e llnwerinu Canua rnots ffl.OO per 100

Send for samples. Cash with the order.

FRED BOERNER, Cape May City, N. J.

GENEVIEVE
^lORHs^

»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

The ideal pink carnation. Strictly speak- ♦
ing, a commercial variety, yet size and \

exhibition qualities are not lacking. The
color is that happy shade called by the
ladies "just right." Its stem is unequalled
I £^ BX BX by any carnation. It is a prodigious

III II 1 1 )^^^ grower and the most remarkable pro-
I II J^ 1^ 1^^ ducer of high grade blooms we have ever

grown. An easy, rapid grower; makes
large plants from late cuttings. We can
promise prompt delivery after April 10th. Stock for delivery prior to
that date all sold. Cuttings positively free from rust and in other res-
pects very hard to duplicate. ^^^Jtjlt^jltjH^.^^^^jt^

Price: Doz.. $2; 100. $10; 1000. $75.

Our catatalogue is now ready, aiving complete des-
cription of above, also all of the other big new oni-s
at introducers' prices. Also compifte list of standard
varieties, all the best new and standard chrysanthe-
mums. Catalogue sent for the asking.

H. WEBER & SONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

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Please tnention the Atneyican Florist 2uhen 2L'nting.

CARNATION CUTTINGS,

New Varieties.

Per doz. Per 100. Per 1000.

Chicago, Red Mrs. Bradt.... 11.50 t 7.!M) 8 60.00

Ethel Crocker 1.50 10.00 75.00

Marquis 2.00 10.00 75.00

Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson 3.00 14.00 120.00

Olympia 3,00 12.00 100.00

Genevieve Lord 2,00 10.00 75,00

Estelle, grand scarlet 2,00 10,00 75,00

Ocncrsl I i^'f ^^Our cuttings have been transplanted into soil, and are far superior
^^*'''^'*''' »-''^«-« to sand cuttings partly rooted quoted at "bargain" prices.

100 1000

G, H.Crane $6.00 150.00

General Gomez 5.00 40.00

General Maceo 5.00 40.00

Mrs, Frances Joost 3.00 25.00

Mrs, G. M, Bradt 5,00 40,00

White Cloud 3.00 25,00

Glacier 6.00 50,00

Cerise Queen 3.00 25.00

Mrs, Jas, Dean 3,00 25,00

100

Flora Hill |2,50

America 6,00

Melba 5.00

Maud Adams 5.00

Gold Nugget 3.00

Jubilee 3.00

Daybreak 2,00

Tidal Wave 2,00

Lizzie McGowan 1,50

1000
$20,00
50.00
40.00
40.00
26.00
20.00
18.00
15.00
12,00

SURPLUS— 1000 sing;

white and pink PRIMROSES, strong, 3-inch pots,
50 per 100, while they last.

CHICAGO VAUGHAN^S SEED STORE newyork

When writing mention American Florist.

1254

The American Florist.

May 5,

St. Louis.

STATE OF THE MARKET. — LITTLE CHANGE
FROM PREVIOUS CONDITIONS. — DEATH OF
A BRIGHT YOUNG LADY. — BOWLING TEAM
DISABLED.— OTHER MATTERS.

There seems to be very little change in
the condition of the St. Louis cut flower
market this week. The over-supply con-
tinues and the demand is slow. Roses
have sold as low as 50 cents a hundred,
j(ood stock, and carnations dropped to $4
per thousand and the waste was heavy at
that. However, this condition cannot
continue much longer. The chances are
that by the first ot next week the over-
supply will be considerably cut down
and prices will advance. It is expected
that there will be a great many flowers
used in honor of Admiral Dewey.

Miss Helen Beneke, aged 13 years
and 9 months, youngest daughter of
J.J. Beneke, died Tuesday, May 1. Miss
Beneke was gilted with a fine musical
talent and was much sought after by
churches and lodges lor entertainments.
Being of a bright, cheerful disposition
she made friends with all the members of
the craft, who extend Mr. and Mrs.
Beneke their deepest sympathy.

It has been decided by the St. Louis
bowling team, owing to so many of the
boys being sick or busy with their spring
plant trade, to postpone their visit to
Chicago. The new date has not yet been
decided upon, but will probably be fixed
at the next meeting of the team.

Fred. Weber, who has been ill for qnite
a while, is now able to be around and
attending to business again.

Wm. Sanders, who was with Charles
Connon, has gone into landscape garden-
ing, and has all the work he can attend
to. J. M. H.

Lancaster, Mass. — The many fine
elms in this town have sufiered so severely
from the ravages of the elm leaf beetle,
that a special town meeting is to be held
to consider the advisability of making
an appropriation of $1,000 for the pur-
chase of spraying apparatus.

sooo

Lady Campbell Violets.

strong, Healthy 8tock Plants,

$4.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1000.
H. A. JAHN, New Bedford, Mass.

Orchids! ^

Arrived in perfect cond<lion. a grand impor-
tation of CATT».EYA PER IVA'-LIANA. Write
for price lists of imported and established
orchids.

LAGER & HURRELL, summit, n. .i.

Orchid Qrowers and Importers.

SMALL PLANTS ALL SOLO. >on.-
left 'but flowcriny: jihiiits from
field at $2 00 PER 100 und up.

O. SOLTAU &. CO..

!•• Grant Ave.. JEKSEY CITY, N. J.

GARDENING

This Is the paper to recommend to your
customers, the leading horticultural

Journal In America for amateurs

•2>00 Per Year. Sample Copies Free.

XilbersI terms to florists who take sabsorlptlons.

THE GARDENING GO. "onon aidg. CHICAGO.

f

PERLE ROSES ^'"""^

$3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000.

Ai STOCK. BEST IN MARKET.

I WI[TOR BROS.,

i 51 Wabash Ave.

CHICAGO.

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WmiUWiiiHiiiiiimiiHimUiiitiiitiHitiimiitiumiUiim

ROSE PLANTS

«^

From 21 o in. Pots.

Per 100 Per 1000

THE BRIDE $3.00 $25 00

BRIOESMAID 3.00 25.00 _

METEOR '.00 25.00

J. A. BUDLONG,

'T'HESE are clean, strong
plants, fully up to the
character of the stock -^z
have sent out in previous
years. All stock is guaran-
teed, all orders are carefully
filled and well packed.

37-39 Randolph St.,

CHICAGO.

tmmmmmmmmmnmmmmmmmmmmfmmmmmfmmmmmmmmf\

.i.iiiiiii,i.lil:l:lil,l.i,U;iii:iii.Li!iiiLUiiii:iiJ

VINCA MajOR
VARIEGATA

CHRYSANTHEHUnS

From 2!^-in. Pots, strong, ready to shift,
$3 00 per 100.

Bessie Burton
Bonnaffon
Culiingsf rdii
Clory of Pacific
Iv ry

J. H Woodford
line-va

Mm. J- hn J. Clessner

Modesto

Mrs. R T, Muf-dock

Mrs. O. P. Bassett

Niv us
Rose Owen
T e Queen

GREVILLEA R3BUSTA

Very fine stock, from 2^-iu. pots.
A bargain.

$3 00 per 100.

Nathan Smith St Son, Adrian. Mich.

t'l'.Li.i' tnrution the American Fmrist uheti wnlm^

JOSEPH HEACOCK,

WYNCOTE, PA.

GRowtR ARECA LITESCENS,
"f KENTIA BELMOREANA,
.- PHOENIX RIPICOU.

WANTED !

250 GERANIUMS Beaute Poite-
vine, 2 1-2 inch.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

84.86 Ra-dolph St., CHICAGO.

AI

Classes
50 PRIZES IN 1899

CATALOGUE FREE. Liirgest variety in America.
Divided roots, carefully selected, iu assortments
o( 10 to 20 varieties, $5 per lUO, }40 per lOOU.

H. F. BURT, 'aunton. Mass.

DAHLIAS

Mme.F.Sersmann Mrs J C Whilldin
«r is3 Minnie wanaf^^aker

And otliers from 2H In pots S2 per HO tl5 per 1000,

HARDY POMPON CtlRYSANTIIEMUMS

In 10 named varlofes, 2Vln pots, $i 00 per 100; »15,00
per 1(0". 10 named varieties rooted cuttings. II 00 per
100 «7 60 ner 1000. 'Caoh »llh ordT '

R. VINCENT JR. & SON, White Marsh, Md.
FINE 2-INCH STOCK.

Per 100 Per 1000

Alternanthera, 3 varieties |1 60 tH.UO

Lobelia, trailing blue 1,50

Fuchsias, mixed 1.50

\"inca variec;ata 1.50

Ageratum, blue 135

Begonia Metallica 2.25

Coleus, Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltii 1,50 15.00
Mixed Coleus 1.35 12.50

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Golden Bedder and Verschaffeltii Coleus, 60 cts, ;

per 100; $6,50 per 1000,
Fisher Carnations. 75i-ts, per 100.

R. I. HART, Hacketlstown, N. J.

NEW DAHLIAS^^

Largest and most complete collection of
new and superior varieties true to name.
Write for special prices on list of wants.
Also High Grade Mixed Dahlias and Dahlias
under Separate Colors.

W. P. PEACOCK, Atco. N. J.

Edward B. Jackson,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only.

In any quantity, for the least money.

STAMFORD, - CONN.

Plt-ase virnliov the American Florist ivUen ivritin^.

PLEASE MENTION US TO OUR ADVERTISERS.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1255

Read This About McCarthy's Auctions.

The Ornamental Evergreens and Deciduous Shrubs sold during the past two weeks have created
a sensation because of their high quality. There will be some more of them in the sales of the com-
ing week. Also a big importation of Kentias, Latanias and Phoenix in different sizes just received;
Spring Bedding Plants and Bulbs. Consignors are hereby notified that on and after May 8th regular
consignors' goods will take precedence invariably over transient or intermittent shipments.

The sales take place on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:30 A. M. Bids by mail receive careful attention.

N. F. McCarthy & co.,

84 Hawley Street. BOSTON, MASS.

51 Wabash Ave.
Chicago.

Violet Plants

Healthy and Clean
No Disease

ROOTED RINNERS
AND
DIVIDED PLANTS

J. B. DEAMUD,

PleaiiE -mention the American F<'orist ivhen ivfiting.

VIOLETS

strong, heilthy, weli-ro t^d runneis of
Maria Louise Violets at $6.00 per 1000.

Cash With Order.
E. H. BLAME USER, Niles Center. IIL

Marie Louise Violets.

CLUMPS.

Absolutely free from dist';ise, fine. $5.00 per 100.

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

J->.50 per 100.

MONROE GREENHOUSE, Monroe, Mich.

The Green Springs horal Go.

W4L0R0P P. 0 , Louisa Co., VA.

POTTED VIOLETS. i ricoo

CAMPBELL $30.00

FARQDHAK 40.00

PRINCLSS OP WALES 25.00

CALIFOEMA 25.00

T[TT/\T X^TCl ^'t^w Is the time to order
w Jl\/JJJti X » Rooted Cuttings, Al stock,
free from disease; Marie Louise. Farquhar, Lady
Campbell, Swanley White and Princess of Wales.
1000 S. A. Nutt Geraniums, rootod cuttings. $17.50.
#*l«s m«Ti 4 ^\ €W\ tt rooted cuttings, from
\/Clll:Ilcll1llUILS, sand and soil. Day-
break, Wtiite Clou.l. Gold Nugget, Flora Hill,
Melba, Jubilee, etc., ready to be planted out.
Send for price list.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

VIOI FT^ •*■ "^"^ thousand ruoted
Y I VJ L. Iw 1 v3« cuttings of Marie Louise,
Farquhar, Lady Campbell, Swanlev Whiie, This
stoclj all free from disease. 16.00 per 1000. Cash
with order. ELI CROSS, Grand Rapidi, Mich.

CHINESE

PRIMROSE SEED.

The finest large rtowering. fringed vnrieties grown. Not to be compared to cheap imported seed.
Special florists' pkt. of 13 varieties, single and double, 500 seeds, $1.00.

PRIMULA OBCONICA GRAND. ROSEA. The finest of the improved obconicas.

IWO seeds, 50 cts.

CINERARIA SEED of finest large flowering dwarf varieties in best misture, ICCO seeds, 60 cts.

The Home of Prim 'o«M. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.

EJrnmnTrnTTTTfTTmirmTmTnTmnmmT

I BAY TREES

I AZALEAS

I ACACIAS

f FERNS

I FICUS

I PALMS.

I Begonia Glcirede Lorraine |

I EDGAR, I

E Write for prices. WAVERLEY, MASS. a

Bmiuuuuuuiiitiiiiiituimiitiiiiiiiiunta

Please mention the American Flat i si :

• Witting.

A BARGAIN

Caladium Esculentum.

Small si/e

Medium size

Extra large size

Tuberose Bulbs.

E.\ceIsior Dwarf Pearl. A Xo. I stock
100; per lUOO, $6.0(i.

Sweet Pea Seed.

Very best (|ualitv mixed. Per lb.. 20c; 6 lbs for
$1.00, by express.

Sa Ufaction Quaranteed. Cash With Order.

GEO. L. MILLER, • Newark, Onio.

Please menlion the Americau Floral ivhen wrUitig.

per lUO. $1.3.5
2 00
4.00

per

Leading Chrysanthemums.

White: )vur>. MldKe, Bergmtinn. K tdnsun, Wana-
maber, Kalb, Woodford. .Ifrnturt Jones. Indepen-
dence. '^etkB Yelluw: Golden Trophy. Henders-m,
JohDHon. O. P BaBcelt, Whlldin. Modesto. Yellow
Que*n. BonnatT >n. L'DCOln, ^anderbrach Pink:
lvory,GIory d. faclflo. Montmort, Morel, Perrln. Mui^
dock MroDze: rha* DhtIb Red: Geo W Chllds;
GUI of S^-ln potB. f-'50 per 100. t-->0 OH per 1000 Also.
WMte: ady HtzwyKram. Chwdwick. Mayflower,
WcBtern Klnii Yellow: Pennsylvania. Go deit Wed-
ding. Yellow Jonea and S W Relman Pli k: Autumn
GIo y. Pink Jonea. Red: Def nder. Sih Impton.
Hronz-^: Lady Hinham; out 'f "iH-ln pota $300 per
100. $25 CO per- 1000 &0U or more Of not more ihan 12
Vtt leileB ai 1000 rate.

ROSES. Kitder<maldB. Brldei and Perils, 23^-tn.,
$l.50p3rui0 $;-;0iO p*'rlOOO. '-oodStoc*. B Ideemalds,
Brides and Perles. y-ln . $0 00 perlOP *15 00 per 1000

Term'* cash or will ba sent COD Sttlsfactton
Kuarante> d or money n funded Secure your stock
by orderlna early We are the largest growers of
CnryBanthemuma In Illlnoli.

POEHLMANN BROS. Morton Grove, Cook Co.. III.

IVORY 'MUMS

Flue, clean Stock.
2M-in. pots, *3.00 per 100. $17.50 per 1000.

BROWALLIAGIGtNTEA

-iVo-in. pois, $:-{.00 ji.T UXV. ^-Zh.QO per 1000. ■,»50
plants at KHO rate.

St't of be.st 1899 GERANIUM novelties. $3.00
per .set, worth $4 00.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Florist.

Cash PLhAsE. Waynesboro, Pa.

Please mention the American Fiomt .

/Hen <t'> mug.

TO THE TRADE ONLY.

CANNAS. ^\ e hu\c a, surplus of dwarf, mixed

col..'s, »7.i0 per 1000.
DAHLIAS. We have* surplus of field-^rown mixed

colors, *,^00 per 100.
Tobacco Dust $1.00 per 100; $18 00 per ton.
Nick Ohmer. Sample and Excelsior Strawberry Plants,

50 cn. per 100; «3.hU |ier li,UO.
MARK HAvNA Strawberry 110 per doz. Cash with

order. THOMPSON'S SONS, Rio Vista, Va.

PETIMAS, DOIBLE TRINGED

From 2 inch pots Per 100, $2.00

GF.RANIUMS, mixed, 2-inch.. " 2 50
COB^.V SCANDENS, 2-inch.. •• 2.00

E. I. RAWLINCS, QUAKERTOWN, PA.

Please mention the American Florist whert writing.

1256

The American Florist.

May 5,

Baltimore.

SMOKER AT THE GARDENERS' CLUB — ONE
OF THE MOST ENJOYABLE ENTERTAIN-
MENTS ON RECORD — WIT AND WORSHIP
AT THE SHRINE OF FLORA.— STATE OF
TRADE AND THE MARKETS.

The smoker at the club was generally
conceded to be the most successtul enter-
tainment ever enjoyed by that organiza-
tion. The expected visitors from Phila-
delphia found it impossible to attend,
and that was the only item of gloom in a
whole evening of brightness. Refresh-
ments were provided by the magician of
the club, and all that the committee had
to do was to pass them around, the last
course being churchwarden clay pipes
with stems half a yard long, tied with a
neat bow of yellow ribbon bearing the
words, "Gardeners' Club Smoker, April
23, 1900." While the fragrant narcotic
was exercising its soporific influence,
Robert Graham, acting as master of cere-
monies, called upon a number of mem-
bers for speeches. G. O. Brown, when
called on, read a paper he had prepared
in response to a request, "The Gardener,
the Florist and Flowers," showing the
beauty and use of gardening and its con-
nection with all that is noblest in
humanity. The essay was also brimming
over with humor, personal allusions of
the most pleasant character raising a
constant succession of laughs. Other
members called on were: President
Robert Halliday. W. Paul Binder, Wm.
Christie and Messrs. Woodfall, Donn,
Moss, Flitton, Welsh, Seybold and
McRoberts. Music was not wanting,
for Geo. A. Solter as pianist and Henry
F. Klinefelter as whistling soloist were
heartily applauded.

Prices have a decided downward tend-
ency, and the warm weather is bringing
in floods of bloom, notably roses and
callas. Sniilax is still scarce. Sweet peas
are becoming fairly plentilul. Dealers
are "kicking" about sleepy carnations.
The market stalls are gay with geraniums
and pansies, and altogether the signs
indicate the advent of spring and the
transient reign of the spring bedding
plant in the trade.

Growers are going in for Liberty rose.
The Ruxton Company has a hearty look-
ing batch of 500, and others are taking
more or less stock. Mack.

Saugertibs,N.Y.— M.J.Barry's Easter
violet crop was 102,000 blooms and the
returns were something more than $700.

Bred in Old Kentucky

I'er lUO
5000 Red Bru.inl GERANIUMS, 2 A 2V4-iii.. ii.w

50f0 " ■■ •■ 3H-in 4,00

1000 AGERATDM Copes Pet, i-in 'i.OO

lOOO WhitBorPurpii' HELIOTROPE, 3i4-in. 4.00

1000 White A YbIIdw DAISIES. 3-in 2.00

UKW COLED.s, all i-olors, 2-in 1.50

lOOO CANNAS, mixed, 4-in 4 00

FUCaSIAS. 3 in 4.0O

CUPHEA— Cigar Plants. 2-in 2.00

MOON VINES, 3H-in 4.00

2-iD 2.C0

Large COBiEA SCASDENS, 3-in 5.00

PARLOR IVY, 2!4-in 3 00

Cash \\\U\ order.

G. L. BRUNSON & CO., Paducah, Ky.
DRACAENA INDIViSA and VINGA VARIE6ATA

Per 100
4-in. pot Drac:enas (fine sto<;ky plants) — 110 On

•iM " Vinca Variegata Vines 2.50

Plants " " '■ from flats.. 1.50

R cuttings " " '* fromsand.. 1.25

2M-in. pot Smilax 2.0O

2M " " Mine. SalliToi Geraniums 2.00

Cash With Order or C. O. D.
WM. A. CLARK & SON. 59 State St.. Watertown, N. Y.

BAY TREES

PYRAMIDS

AND

STANDARDS

A Grand Array of
CHOICE SPECIMENS.

Write for prices.

BOBBINK & ATKINS,

RUTHERFORD, N. J.

New Double Begonia
Semperflorens

(Lemoine's New Double Begonias).

BOULE DE NEIGE, double white,
NANCY, doubl.- Ii[,'bt pink.
GLOIRE OU MONIET. double pink,
IRIOMPHE DE LORRAINE, double cerise
or '-berry .'olor, or very dark pink.

35c each; the set for $1.00. free by mail.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

Wyndmoor.
Montgomery Co. PA.

Money Order Office,

Chestnut Hill.
Sta H,Philadelpliia

THE NEW FERN

Nephrolepis

exaltata

gigantea

Has broad leaflets and tbe looKest :rond8 of all
tbe-NepbroleplBes For beauty and erand speci-
mens by far surpavsea tbe famnJ Boston tern
Fronda of an averaRe plant '.» to 12 feet long and
up. Price of nice yuntj plants 25c each, 'A fur 60c,
post paid; $6 per 100 by expreaa.

Acalypha Marginata, good rooted cuitlDfiB,
mailed tor $150 per 100 Russelia Junrea.
Kood young plants, mailed for $1 50 per 100. Send
for price Hat of Plania. Bulbs. Seeda and Decor-
ative Slock,

SOAR BROS, Little River, Fla.

FLORISTS' ORCHIDS

.The Fint^st and Lar^^est Stock
in the w.orld.

SANDER ^S-

ENGLAND and
BELGIUM.

Send for List of Commercial Varieties.

A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y.

FORGET-ME-NOT. winter llowering, flats $1.50
^14-in. JS.OO: 2Vi-in. $2.50 per 100.

AGERATUM. white and blue, R. C. 75c; flats $1.00
314-in. $2.00 per 100.

PARIS DAISY :iud DOUBLE ALYSSUM, H. C. $1,00
Hats $1.50 per 100.

VARIEGATED VINCAS, flats. $1.50. RUDBECKIA. 3-
iii., strong, ,$3.00 per lOo. Add lOe per lUO to
price of R. ('., 15c to priec of pbints from flats
if to b'- sent by mail. Cash with order, please.

CnAS.S.0lJTT0N,85 W. 12th St., Holland, Mich.

Pirasf mi'Hltoyi the A me) ican Florist when w> iting.

Fine,
Stocky Plants.

•^ Per 100

Alternanthera, yellow, $1.50, red $1.75

Osalis Floribunda. fine for vases 1.50

Coleus, t^ood asst, 3x 214-in. pots 2.00

GERANIUMS 12 vars., line plants, 2»4-in. pots 3.75
" " " 3-in. pots.. 3.75

Centaurea Gymnocarpa, 2-in. pots 2.00

Vinca Vines,'2 var 3.0O

Asparatrus Sprencjerii, May 15th 3.50

Asparagus pluraosus nanus, .lune Ist 4.00

Printulbs, 5 vars., July 1st 2.00

Smilax,2-in. pot, May 15th 1000, $8.00 1.00

CASH PLEASE

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM

DEI.AWABE. O.

GOOD STOCK.

Per 100
.5000 Geraniums, named, our selection, 4-in., $R.0O

4000Obconica ■• ti.CO

5000 Alternanthera. large leaved 214-in., 2. CO

lono California Moss 2!^ ■■ 1.50

500 'Mums, Mme. Despranges 2*4 " 2.00

2000 Fuchsias, choice mixed 2H " 200

500 Varieiialed Vinca, trailing ■■ 20.00

10<0 H.vdranKeas, Thos, Hogg 5 ■ 15.00

2000 Flowering Begonias, our sel 2*4 " 1.50

.5000 Double Mixed l'<'tunias 4 " 6.t0

1000 True Maidenhair Fern 254 " tOO

.500 1)ra.-:rna indivisa 6 ■ 15 CO

The Morris Floral Co.,

*

For Summer Flowers.

Marguerite Carnation, (whitr); Corn Flower,

(lilac and l)Uie): Gaillardia, (sinu'le); Poppies.
(oriental). The above at $4.00 per 100.

Cannas, started plants, Paul Hruant, Chas.
Hemierson. Queen Charlotte. Florence Vaugban
and A. Ferricr, (bronze) at $6.00 per 100. Qeran-
lums. mixed varieties, strong plants from 4- inch
pots, $7.00 per 100. Violet Clumps, California
and I-'arquhar. $10.00 per 100. Pres Carnot Rose,
500 2M and 3-inoh pots, $4.00 and ,$6.00 per 100.
Am. Beauty Roses, strong 3-inch pots, $6.00 per
100; $55.00 p'T 1000. Cash or satisfactory reference.

ROBERT f.TESSON.West Forest Park. St. Louis.

We like to have you tell our ativertisers
that you read our paper.

1 /poo.

The American Florist.

1257

\m f EATiRES ssr •'

AND ADDITIONS

Render Indispensable

The American Florist Go's

DIRECTORY

Of riorists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen

OF THE

United States and Canada

for 1900.

Also Head Gardeners or Super-
intendents of Prominent Private
Estates, Landscape Architects,
Experiment Station Horticultur-
ists, Horticultural Supply Con-
cerns, Botanical Gardens, Hor-
ticultural Societies, Parks and
Cemeteries.

The lists of Gardeners,
Horticulturists, Land-
scape Architects and Supply
Concerns are absolutely new in
this Edition, that of Gardeners
alone containing over 700
names.

Price $2.oo, Postpaid.

324 DEARBORN STREET,

AM[RICAN nORIST CO., SST

1258

The American Florist.

May s.

Helpful Reminders.

Every one has sweet peas for two
weeks but few have choice flowers after
that. Plant them where they can be
watered and have plenty of light and
air. They want rich soil and should be
well staked. When you water do it
thoroughly and next day rake the surface
lightly. Keep the old flowers cut ofi and
and when you see a new side branch
starting cut the old branch above it
entirely off. In this way you will keep a
fresh crop constantly developing. There
is pleasure and profit in it.

If you have trees to care for it is well
to look the bark over and pick ofi" the
cocoons of the Tussock moth, which are
gray and look like silk spun with hair.
By destroying these you prevent the cat-
erpillars from infesting the trees in June.
If your neighbors allow the caterpillars
to' grow, you can easily prevent them
from crawling up the trunks of your
trees.

All hardy shrubbery for mid-summer or
fall blooni should have its pruning at
once, roses, hydrangeas, begonias, clem-
atises, cornuses, etc. Early flowering
plants which set flower buds in fall
should not be pruned until after bloom-

This IS a good time to increase Aspara-
gus Sprengerii by division. Shake out
well and cut thecork-likedisk from which
the stems and roots grow into separate
pieces, leaving no less than three stems
to a piece.

This is the time of year to dig, dig
deeply, turn the soil over and expose it
to the air as thoroughly as possible. Use
the fork but do not be content with
scratching the surface.

Care should be taken with your dwarf
oranges to keep them clean now and pre-
serve the flowers and aew growth to
have them well fruited for winter sales.

Aster seed for general crop should be
started now. C. B. W.

Exeter, N. H.— Lorenzo Nealley has
opened a flower store in the room for-
merly occupied by C. S. Sheldon, jeweler.

RiDGEFiELD, CoNN— Chas. W. Neth,
gardener to L. H. Bigelow, detected
burglars on the place, April 22, and gave
chase, receiving a powder burn as the
result of being under fire by the robbers.

Akron, O.— W. P. McFarland has sev-
ered his connection with the Imperial
Greenhouses and will shortly start in
business for himself at 203 Wooster
avenue, near the Bolany Bros.' old plant.

London, Ont.— A. G. Stephens has
secured the Weldon homestead at South
London, a good brick house and five
acres of the choicest land in the vicinity,
and will move his greenhouses as soon as
the spring work is done.

Oceanic, N. I.— It has been decided
that the Monmouth County Horticult-
ural Society will meet monthly during
the summer, on the third Friday of each
month. On May 18 Dr. W. S Whitmore
will address the organization upon "The
Cultivation of Flowers: their Influence
upon Society."

Madison, N. J.— Arrangements have
been made to hold the fifth annual flower
show of the Morris County Gardeners'
and Florists' Association on November 7
and 8, at the Madison Assembly Rooms.
An efficient committee has been appointed
to arrange a schedule of prizes. Mr. D.
Willis James is constructing an elaborate
Italian rose garden.

300,000 VERBENAS

THE CHOICEST VAKIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.

Fine pot planti $2.60 per 100; $20 per tOOO. Rooted Cuttingt, 60c per 100: $5.00 per 1000; $45 per 10,000

NO RUST OR MILDEW.

PACKED UQHT, AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SEND FOR CIRCULAR,

We are tlie Ltarsrest Growers of Verbenas In the country.

Onr plants cannot l>e surpassed.

J. X^, TtlT^T^O^f , :Bloox3n.sl>i;i.x<s:, Pa.

►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦i

BEGONIA
CALEDONIA

The White Lorraine

We are now booking orders
for fall delivery.

Plants from 3V2-in. pots,

$C oo EACH.

R.&J.Farquhar&Go.

16 and 19 S. Market St.
BOSTON, MASS.

L-

>♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

♦4

CANNAS

STARTED PLANTS. 3-moli. IVr KX)

AUSTRIA $6 00

BURBANK 6.00

CHAS HENDERSON 6.00

FLORENCE VAUGHAN 6 00

MLLE. BERAT 8.00

MME. CROZY 500

PARTHENOPE 8.00

SECY CHABANNE 8.00

St'veral other kinds iu moderate supply.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

CHICAGO: New York:

84-86 Randolph Street. 14 Barclay Street.

Greenhouses. Western Springs, III.

New Double Begonia

{.Begonia Seniperjiorens).

Largest Stock 1!li!15 Country

BOULE DE NEIQE (white).
QLOIRE DU nONTET (dark pink)

NANCY (light pink)

TRIOMPHE DE LORRAINE (crimson)

Good Strong plants. Good house plants. Good
bedder.

4 Plants. $1.00: 100 plants, $20.00
25 Plants at 100 rate.

WALTER H. MURDQCK, %l^^r^U^:\A....
""'IIg'o'nTa" ~'" CALEDONIA

( .\ pure white variety of Besonia Ciloire de Lor-
raine.) Cercificated at R. H. S. London, Edinburtrh,
Manchester. Wolverhampton. Card i IV. Notting-
ham, Stockport, Livt-rpool. York, Dundee and
Aberdeen. For all particulars reKardini; this sur-
passingly riRAND, STKIILING NOVELTV ait|il\ tO

JOHN FORBES. Nurseryman, HAWICK. Scotland.

The American Florist Company's

DIRECTORY

Contains the names and addresses of all the Flo-
rists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen in the United
States and Canada. Price $a.oo.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.,
324 Dearborn Street, Chicago, U. S> A.

I3iVHr^IA.{S

Do you want some fine novelties, or are the oider.
well- tested ones good enough? I have both. My dahl-
ias have never failed to take the highest honors,
national or local- Am also headquirters for Cannas.
Gladioli, and PfeDnles. Write for catalogrue and
price list. y^ yy WILMORE. Dahlia Specialist.
Box 382. Denver, Colo.

Crimson Verschaffeltll and Qolden Qaeen, S7-00

per 1000, 7Sc per 100; 2-ln. pots, tlMperlOO. rvjiens

In variety. t5 per 1000. tjOo per 100; 2-ln pots 11.26 100.

ACERATUM, Blue and White. 76c per 100: 1« In.,

$1.26 per 100. Princess Pauline, 1100 per 100; iSl-ln.

pots, flKI per ICO.
ClANT ALYSSUM,I100 per 100.
SALVIA, Splendensand Bedman, 11.25 per 100: 2-ln.

pot. tl a per IllO-
HELIOTROPE, R varleUes, named, tl.OO per 100: M

In. pot f 1 \ii per 100.
CUPHEA (Cigar Plant), $1.00 per 100.
FUCHSIAS tl.60perl00; 2!«-ln. pota. t2 SO per 100.
FEVERTEW. 11.60 per 100: J12.00 per M.: 2-ln. pot,

n OO per lUO.
VI NC AS. «1 26 per 100: 4-ln. pots. 18 00 per lOO, $70.00

per M l<1ne planta.
The above are rooted cuttings, except when noted.

CASH MUST ACCOMPANT ALL ORDERS.

J. E. FELTHOISEN. Schenectady. N. Y.

LETTUCE, Boston .Market, Tennis Ball, Curled
Simpson, Grand Rapids and other vars., 15c
per 100; $1 per 1000; 18.50 per 10,000. If by mail
add 10c per 100.

TOMATO, small plants for transplanting, in
several varieties; 15c per 100, 81.00 per 1000.

PEPPER, small plants for transplaLtiup. in
several varieties; 25c per 100; $2.00 per 1000.
Add 10c per 100 if by mail.

EGG PLANTS. New York Improved, for
transplanting, 25c per 100; $2.00 per 1000.

CELERY. Golden Self-Blanching and White
Plume. 15c per 100; $1.00 per 1000.

Other vegetable plants in season. Cash with ordtr.

R. VINCENT, Jr.. & SON, White Marsh, Md.

BEGONIA INCARNATA 'i^r^^T^

valuable llowermg plant for Christmas.
Plants in 2-in. pots . , $8.00 per 100

P. O. Address for the
time t>elng:

WYNDMOOR,

Montgomery Co.. PA.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

Money Order oflict; samel
as heretofore, Chestnut
HilKSta. H,^ Phila , Pa |

MY SPECIALTY.

CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM.

Finest strain in the world. Now ready to ship,
a splendid stock of plants in four separate
colors, from 2-inch pots, $4.00 per 100: $3.i.u0 per
1000. From 2!4-inch pots, $5.00 per 100; $40.00
per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed.

PAUL MADER. East Stroudsburg. Pa.

. .THE. .
JENNINGS STRAIN

FINE, STOCKY PLANTS from cold frames,
in bud and bloom, $1.50 per hundred; $13.00
per thousand.
SMALL PLANTS by mail 60 cts. per hundred.
Cash with order.

E. B. JENNINGS, Lock Box 254. Southport, Conn.

GROWBR OF THE FINEST PAN8IE8.

Please mention the American Florist when writing.

PANSIES

igoo.

The American Florist.

1259

Gold Standard Value

Ri-pri'S'-nts quality of stock Ustod below:
25,000 2'0-inch ROSES— Bridt's, Meteors, Maids

Ferl.js and Woottons, $3.00 per 100, $30 i^r 1000.

Kais('rmand Golden Gat"', $4.00 per 100. This

stock is strictly tlrst-class.
25,000 CARNATIONS-Rf'oled cuttings. soU-cti-d

oultiiu sonly, Wfll rooii-d, 25(.'lH»inestup to-date

varietii's, standards. $7 50 per 1000. Be sure aud

s<M' our list hfforf' bviyiii;;.

VERBENAS. 20th Century Collection— Uoott;d
rutliniis all sold. 2-inch ready May 10th, $2.00
per 100.

FUCHSIAS— 10,000 strons rooted cuttintrs, 10
c.hoici'st varii'tii's, $1.00 piT 100 while they last,
strong 2i4-iiich in 4 variiti.-s, 3c.; 2-inch 2c.

50,000 Dble. Fringed Petunias, Henderson's
and Dreer's latest sorts. We all know that they
lead the world. Strong, 2-inch, ready May 10th,
82.00 per 100.

Geraniums, strong 2^-inch, choicest stand-
ard varieties, $3 per 100. Rose Geranium, strong
2H-inch,8;J p'*r lOO. Mme. Salleroi, strong 2-in.
$2.00 per 100.

A£:eratum, Princess Pauline, the only one
to grow, $1.00 per 100. Extra strong, 2i4-inch,
fullof Cuttings, $3.50 per 100.

Smllax, strong. 2-inch, $1.00 per 100: $8.00 per
1000. Strong seedlings, 50c per 100. $4.00 per 10(X1
bv mail. Double extra strong. 3-iuch, $1.25 per
100. $10.00 per 1000.

Lobelia (trailing) indispensable for baskets,
etc., strong, strong rooted cuttings, $100 per 100.

Vincas, Major and Variegata, strong 2H-m.,
3c; strong 2-in., 2^c.

Ma rgfue rites. New Giant White, a grand sort,
and New Golden, strong 2-in., $2.00 per 100.

20,000 Pansies, from seed worth $10. TO per
«iz.. big plants from cold frames, in bud and
bloom, $1.50 per 100.

Coleus, strong 2-iDch, choicest varieties, $2.00
per 100.

Our wholesale descriptive list of Specialties
mailed on application. Terms, strictly cash with
order. Small packages by mail.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO.* Springfield. III.

SHIPPING LIBELS '-^

• Cut Flowers

Printed in two colors on gummed
paper: your card, etc., in black and
leaf adopted by the S. A. P. in red.
Very attractive. Price per 500. $2.85;
per 1000, 84.50. Send for samples

ELECTRO or THIS LEAF, POSTPAID, $1.25.

American Florist Co.,

_CHlCAaO.

Aster Plants.

O.STRICH FEATHER. Q.CEEX OF THE
M ARK ET,SEMPLE'S.\'[OTORI A. TICK'S
.■ind TRUFFAUTS PERFECTION. Fine
plants. 2r<nvn from the best seed in the mar-
ket. 3.=)C per 100; 300 for $1.00; .$2.50 per lOCO.

J. C. SCHMIDT, BRISTOL, PA.

Please mention the A ntertcan Flm 7St ivhen 70 ilinz-

KIFT'S

PATEN

No. 1 — BraBB. nlckled, 4 feet long, f! clasps to each rod.
Price conaplele iwlth wreen or white tumblerp) $2 -*o.
Price c 'mpleie (wltT areenor while cornucopia vases)
$2 30 No. 2 —Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed and nickeled,
with three clasps f irStotMn nots. each. $1.T5

K.lft'8 patent rubber capped Flower Tubes, H-ln.
diameter, per 100. %i 50.

JOSEPH KIFT & SON, Florists,
172R Chestnut St. Philadelphia. Peiin.

T Adjustable Vase Holders

A New Catalosue entitled

Flowers and Floral Designs.

Twf Ive paees and handsome cover.

Shows forty-one arrangements, with prices.

For agents' use, or promoting out-of-town trade.

Sample^ 40c In Stamps Clrcalar Free.

DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher, BUFFALO.

A good adv. in a good paper will bring
good return*.

®®®i^E>r> i^oo^js

FOR THE MILLION.

Sample Pot with Price Mailed Free.

TRESn TOBACCO STEMS, one cent per pound,

t'ut up in bales of two to three hundred pounds.

G. G. POLLWORTH GO..

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

IVTil-wovtl*:©©, 'Wis.

BRANCH
VWREHOVSI

KEARNEY*^

Jersey (mr.
JACKiiAVE^PEARSOflJi:, ^^
lgNcJSLASDCiTr,NY. 'Yp-'

FLOWER POTS

ALL KINDS.

A SPECIALTt

!^CTORY.
713-719

Wharton
• St.-

Pmuu)EiPHu

STANDARD POTS

^

List and SAMPLES PRBB
SWAHN'S POTTERY MF'G CO..

P. O. Boi 78. Minneapolis. Minn.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANXTPACTUBBBS OW

Flower Pots.

Before buying write for prloea.
361-363 Herndon Street
near Wrtghtwood Ave.,

CHICAGO, li.L.

Standard Flower Pots

ISi-inoh, per 1000, $2.40

2 -inch, " 2.7.i
2yj-inch, " Z.'Si

3 -inch, " 4.70

3!.s-inch. per 1000. *4.Si.i

4 -inch, " 6.20

5 -inch. ■• 10.80
•inch, " 16.,tO

PACKAGES EXTRA.

G. HENNEGKE CO.,

MILWAUKEE,
WIS.

THOSE RED POTS

"STANDARDS"

FDUj BIZK and wide BOTTOolB

bdIlB panb and azalea pots

DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y,

HARRY BAU8LEY, DETROIT, MICH..

Rod. 400 HOWARDS'''

KELLER BROS.,

213-1R-17-13-21-23 Pearl St.,
NORRISTOWN. PA.

Manufacturers of Standard Flower Pots, red m
color, equal to the best on the market; are 16
miles from Philadelphia, best of railroad connec-
tions. \Ve give special attention to mail orders and
make special sizes to order in quantities. A
postal will bring prices and discounts.

>''''iMllinilllHIIWHll1illllillillli:illlllllfii'<''

P/euie mention the ^-i /,

i ruDitU ithen laiting.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed in small crates, easy to handle.

Price per orate

1500 2'ln. pot«lnorste,t4.88
1500 2H " •' 6.25

1500 2!.«" " tJ.OO

1000 3 '• " 6 00

800 3X" •■ 6.80

600 4 " " 4.60

320 6 " •' 4.51

144 B •• •■ 3.16

Prloe per orate
120 7-ln.pota In orate, 14.20

60 8 " " 3.00

48 9 " • 3.60

48 10 " " 4.80

24U •• " 3.60

24 12 " " 4.80

1214 " " 4.80

,616 " " 4.60

Seed pans, same price aa pots. Send for price list
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. HanelnK Baafcetii, Lawn
Vases, etc. 10 per cent for cash with order. Addreai

HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD. N. Y.

ADGUST BOLKIB & SONS, New York AgenU

W -nVT RTRKBT RBW TORK CITT.

Invalid Appliance Go.,
COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS

SASH

HOTBED,

GREENHOUSE,

VENTILATOR

GULF CYPRESS BARS.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Manufactured by
S. JACOBS & SONS. Office 406 W. 13th St . New York.

fl.\ ACC AT WHOLESALE. Cata-
^a^A^^^ logneandEstlmateaFamlibed.

Mease mention i/te American Florist zcheii writing.

Standard i^.^

FLOWER

Pot5

it your greenhouses are witbm 500 miles of
tbe Capitol, write ua; we can save you money.

W. H. ERNEST,

28th and M Streets N. E WASHINGTON. D. C.

Please mention thr A nieruan Florist 7vhen writing-

lUarla LoulRe and
Lady Campbell.

Rooted rannerH. flret-ciais stock, free from diseaee.
II to per 100: $8 00 per 1000. Cash with order or C O. D.
DAVIS & WEISS, Bloomsbtifg, Pa.

VIOLETS

1260

The American Florist.

May 5,

Washington.

Stock is plentiful but not in much
demand. Spring has come on with a
rush and many of the trees are in leaf.
Hyacinths and tulips are in their glory.
Everybody is trying to get their gardens
in shape and do their planting.

Clark Bros, have a good crop of Souv-
enir du President Carnot rose. The
stock is three years old, planted in solid
beds. They dry them off and keep cold
for a few months in winter, then cut
them well back and start about six
weeks before Easter.

At the annual meeting of Commandery
Number 4, of which the ex-president of
the S. A. F., Wm. F. Gude, was the retir-
ing commander, he was presented with
a magnificent gold sword and belt as an
expression of appreciation for services
rendered. P. G.

:m[. i^ioe> dfe oo..

Irvington, N. Y.— Wm. P. Mahan has
opened business here as florist and seeds-

Boston Florist Letter Go.

MANTJPACTTJIIERS OP

FLORISTS' LETTERS.

Tills wooden box nicely stained and Tai>
Dished* 18x30x12 made in two sectionst one
for each size letter, given away n'ith first
order of 50O letters.

Block Ijetters. m or 2-inch size, per 100, $3.00.
Script Letters, J4. Fastener with each tetter or word.
tJeed 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 Philadelphia
^ Wire Works.

HENRY RAJSIK, Proprietor.

Manufacturers of all kinds of

WIRE GOODS for florists' Use.
>ii»K ^LORiiL 807-809 No. Fourth St.,

IIortmItiob. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Please mention the American Florist when writinfr.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

Cyoas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries

and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves

and Immortelles.

New Catalogue of all KLOK18T8 aOPPLIBS on
applloatlon. |3r'For the trade only.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

so. 52. 54 and 66 N. 4th SI.. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

A. HERRMANN,

Cape flowers, ^j-l colors;
Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs,
AND All Florists' Supplies.

Send for Prices.
404-4I2 East 34th St.. NEW YORK.

John Conley & Son,

Manofacttirerg of

2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET.

Importers and Manufacturers of

Florists' Supplies.

918 FILBERT STREET. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Please Mention American Florist.

SLUG SHOT

KILLS INSECTS ON CURRANTS, ETC. In use

since ISSO Is effective and safe to use. Soldby
SEEDSMEN EVERYWHERE.

Send for free booklet on bugs and blights to

B. HAMMOND, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y.

^

365 Om IN THE YEAR %

I Have Galax Leaves and "Green Goods." %

Wriir, Ti-'lef:r:iph, or Toli-phoue. W

GALAX LEAVES •'^'""""'TriSiWiooo; I

Brilliant Green, *l 00 per 1000: ^

Small Grpen f jr Violets, «1 00 per 1000. (p

LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS g?eeTi*i'o'?2ffi t

PALM LlAVlO Fresh Green. t'> 00 per 100 (ji

FANCY FERN. DAGGER FERN, ETC. |

At Market Prices %

HARRY A. BUNYARD. '%

42 West 281h street. NEW YORK CITY, ip

Telephone, 20t;i Madison ?guare.

ease men/ion the American Floyist when zvt itni^.

PAIM LEAVES. ?„?„?Shn'°/

or Dried for preparinK. also pre-
pared pressfld leaves, ready for paint-
Idk. Smallest to largpst slzea. all
varieties Sab Ic Chani:i'rorp.Cycis
Arecfts. Cham;i'doreaf. l>iite.ThrlnBx
(Excelea and rtrgentPat Mbcrozamla.
Zamla. Cabbapp and Cocos Palm
Lpaves. Palm Fibre Unlimited eup-
pMep. lowest prices, low i relKhis
Prepared Palms. Needle Pines. Cape
v lowers
da Natural Products Co., Box 327. Orlando. Fta.

Flori

Smllax strinRinK made easy
by the use of

MBYER

GREEN SILK4LINE

/Just the shade ol the foliage.
Samples and prices free.

JOHN C. MEYER <C CO.,

80-84 Kingston St. BOSTON, MASS

For sale by leading Florist*

Universal insecticide

For Flowers, Trees
and AnlniAls.

Recommended and in use
by the foremost ftorists and
Qurserymen in the land.

For Sale at the Seed Stores.

ROSt MFG. GO.

NIAGARA FALLS. N. Y.

REED & KELLER

IStJ.t3t3liest

122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY.

Please ?nentio?i the A me> lean Pint ist :v/ieu 'c> iling.

HEADQUARTERS

COCOA FIBRE.
SHEEP MANURE.
BONE all grades,
IMPORTED SOOT,

SPHAGNUM and
GREEN MOSS.
RUSTIC WORK, all kinds.
CLAY'S FERTILIZER.

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES.

THE KINNEY PUMP.

For applying llqald manure It has no equal. Sent pre-
paid lor t2.£0. Without spraylnf! ralve, t2.00.

The Hose CenDeotloD Co., KlogitoD, R. I.

PREPARED ♦

TROPICAL

PALMS

AND

CYCAS
..LEAVES.

Send for Catalogue.

Ostertag Bros.,

Florists,

M i Washington and JeHerson Aves.. ST. LOUIS. MO.

"NICOMITf"

( PATENTI

Vapor Insecticide

No 'abor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

ALL GREENHOUSE BUGS.

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN.

The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co.,

LOUISVILLE, KY.

LIQUID PLANT FOOD

For Greenhouse Cultivating.

[ASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY,
Chicago Office: 620 Atlantic Ave.. Boston.

H. K. Snideb, Suite 4^3, 260 Clark St.

Ufim »>•■>-<»»■ *mpn»i-"-rHit*s<t*-H«t -mwrn.

NIKOTEEN

Jit COSTS 4 CENTS FOR EACn eOO FEET OF
-7 FLOOR SPACr ?-

DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE
PUNTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT FIORISTS-

SKABCURA DIP CO. CHICAGO.

QUICKLY Does it. w

■Jf.-. :ar:a:;a :E:s:3L.'S.i: -c;s; je„«..

5

l^OO.

The American Florist. i261

3mS3m^ll[im^^^ll[im^^^^^i3^^^i3^^^^^[lg]m^^^[l[l[l^[l

GARDEN HOSE.

We bought at sale 75,000 feet of brand
new 3-4 inch Rubber Garden Hose.
It is in good condition; comes in 50-
foot lengths, complete with couplings.
Price per foot, 5 3-4 cents. We have
all kinds of garden hose. Our cata-
logue No. 47 tells you all about it.
Besides, we can interest you on

Sash, Glass, Roofing,
Pipe of All Kinds,

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES IN GENERAL.

Our Prices are Astonishingly Low.

WRITE US TO-DAY.

CHICAeO HOUSE WRECKING CO.,

I West 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO.

1262

The American Florist.

May s.

Denver.

COMMISSION MAN SELLS OUT, — BUSINESS
CONTINUES ACTIVE. — SOME GOOD STOCK
IN MARKET.

Wm. L. LiDgenbrink has sold his whole-
sale and commission businessto A. Elber-
field. This step was prompted by Mr.
Lingenbrink's desire to try his luck at
the Cape Nome gold fields but he has
since given up this project and will devote
his time to caring for the property inter-
ests of his sister, Mrs. C. N. Whitman.
His first duty will be a trip to one of her
ranches in Texas.

Business continues brisk and there is
no prospect of an over-supply, particu-
larly of the stock suitable for funeral
designs. Glauber & Webb are cutting
some remarkably fine Beauties. Good
roses are in fair demand and pansies go
quickly.

Mr. Scheflfel, the well-known violet
grower, will put in more plants than
ever for next season. A. E.

ViNCENNES, Ind —John A. Balmer has
torn down his place on the corner of
Third and Broadway streets and has
shipped the glass and young stock to
Cle Elum, Wash., where he is building
three houses 22x200 feet. He will grow
wholesale only lor the Seattle, Tacoma,
and other markets ol western Washing-
ton. This will be the only wholesale cut
flower establishment in the state of Wash-
ington.

^Deutsche Gartner:

eitun

i

The most widely oiroulated 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 Deutscne Gartner Zeitung is published
weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription 13.00
peraimam, including postage. Sample copies, free.

ALL NurierymBD, SendameD and Ploriiti wlih-
InK to do builneii with Europe ibould lend
lor th» . .

"Horticultural Advertiser"

This Is the British TradP Paper, being read weekly
by alt Hnrticuttural traders; tt is also taken by
over 1000 of the best Continental bousei. Annual
labioription to cover coat of postasf* 75 cents.
AddreM EDITORS OF THE '* H. A.*'
Chllwell Nuraerlea. « N«ttft« KnBland.

H

y^sfe^^■^^te^^/-sl?^^1)l(^^1i7^^^

I

GREENHOUSE CLASS

OUK SPECIALTY,

^

I

i LARGE STOCK-' ^ ^ -^^ ^ PROMPT SHIPMENT J

\m^^ Pare linseed Oil Puny.PaJnts,Mes [lc.!

\&

WRITE rOR. LATEST PRICES.

m

GARLAND'S IRON GITTERand

DRIP CONDUCTOR. "» '"T. ,«, ^^

Waterway Capacity for

6,0OO feet of Glass.

Length of section, 5 ft.;
weiglit, 65 lbs.; carrying
capacity.
4070 lbs.

This

Gutter
will save iiioney iu cost
of coHstructiou as well as in
rebuiUlinsr.

ILLAR roR IRUN POSl

Parties

contem-
plating' using' iron
g'utters will do well to note the
wording' of Patent No. 616.781,
iss\ied to Geo. M. Garland, as
published in previous issues.

tron Plate and Drip Conductor for Outside Walls of Disconnected Houses.

GEO. M. GARLAND, - des plaines, ill.

^^HOTBED SASHs^

in Pine, Louisiana Cypress and California Red Cedar.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

I, DIETSCH ft CO..H.;i^fn\.. CHICtGO, ILL

IRON BENCH FRaME and

GREENHOUSE FITTINGS.

1

Improved Cast Iron Gutti^r.

Gr' Hiiboupes prected
with our Patent Iron
Construction.

SEND FOR (!A PAT-OnUE.

JENNINGS BROS..oinev.Phiia.. Pa.

Gardeners' Chronicle.

A Weekly Illustrated Journal.

B8TABLISHSD 1841.

The "GARDHNBBS' CHRONICLB" haa been FOB
OVBB Fifty Years the LSADrNO JocraNAL of Ita
class. It has aobleved ibis poeltlon because. wtaUe
•peolally devoting Itself to snpplylnR tbe dally reqnlre
ments of Hardeners of all classes, miicb of the fnfor-
DQftllon fumtsbed Is of such general and permanent
falne, that the 'GARDKNKRB' CHRONICLB" Is
looked up to as the standakd authority on the
tabjects of which It treats.

Subsoriptlon to tbe United States. 14.30 per reu.
aemlttanoes to be made payable to n. Q. COVB.

OFFICl:—

41 Wellinaton SI., Coven Garden. London, Enoland.

LVANS' iMPRoyiD

VFMmATiMC
APPAMATifS

wu^iTt fOR iLLUSrRATt-O CATALOGUE

QUAKeit arrmcHmfwoKxs.

^.rf-^r*-*- RICHMOND, INft

Die Bindekunst

Einzige Special Zeitschrift der

\7eit fur BLUMENBINDEREI.

Probenummern omsonst.
Abonncment 10 M. jahrlich.

J. OLBERTZ, BIndekunst Verlag,

ERFURT. DEUTSCHLAND.

: Holds Class
j Firmly

* See the Point lO-
\ The \ an lievper l*er-

< feet Olazlne Points are

< the be»t. No ritrhts or
] lefts. Box of llllO points
! 76 cents, postpaid.

I nENKT A. DKKER,
1 714 ChMtont 8t., I'hll*., Pa.

/pdo.

The American Florist.

1263

THIS IS THE HEATER,

AND THIS IS WHAT THEY SAY OF IT.

fen>« a Speolaity.

F'ATEKSON PLANK ROAD.

Messrs. Tbos. W. Weathered's Sons.

46 iind 48 Miirion Stri'i-t, New York, N. Y.:

Gentlemen — I am highly gratified with the results I have obtained from your Sectional Boiler
which you put in for me iast October. Althoutih you wttuld only ^uanint<!e the six se&tions to
heat 1620 f. et of 4 in. pipe, I attached it to over 1,800 feel. It did it so well that I put on about
300 feet more, making in all 2 lUO feet, and I am ponitive that 1 can add more to it. It is the
best 1 have ever seen and a great coal saver. I have to keep the Hre door open all the time.

I would be pleased to have anyone call and see it. Yours truly,

WE RtiFER to the following named parties who have lately purchased and are using our Sectional Boiler:

E. M. Wood A Co , Natiok, Mass.
David Dean, Asturia, N. Y.
\Vm. G. MuUer. Lyons Ave., Newark, N. J.
N. Y. Zoological Gardens.
Geo. Schubert, West Hoboken, N. .T.

Established
1859.

R. E. Shufelt, Chatham, N. Y.
A. E. Aldrett, Morrison. 111.
.7. \V. Miller, Craighead, Pa.
.Tohn S ott, Platb^ish, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Keap St. Greenhouses, Brooklyn, N. Y.

Geo. Pick, West Hoboken, N. ,1.
A. Krunner, Lyons Farms, N. .T.
H. C. Paithey, Bayshore, N. Y.
Ditzenbtrger Bros., Bay Ridge, N. Y.

THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS,

HORTICULTURAL ARCI1ITECTS AND BUILDERS,

Mfrs. of Hot Water and Steam heaters. 46 Marion St., NEW YORK.

IROESCHELL BROS. CO.

XIkEf>X1.0VXII3

Greenhouse ^ Boiler,

aa to 59 Erie St., CHICAGO.

Boilers nii'i- i no be^tuf nmterlal, sben, flreboa
fbeeU KDd heads of steel, nater space all aroont^

CYPRESS

IS MUCH MpRE OURAVLE' THAN PINE.

SASH BARS

UP Toi^Jt FIET •»UIM6TH w LONGER, t

IREENHOUSE

AND oVH6R BUaOIWg WATteRIAL. s

Sondifor^uf Illustrated BooK
"CYP^ESlS LUMBERAwfrsUSES."

Send FoJ^ur Special fireenhouae-CHiculftr.

TMEyix SrearR^s Lymbej- (p.,
NetK^nseiHtBssTBN, ,

m SCOLLAY BOILER

'"INVINCIBLE"

FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING.

Steaui or Hot Water.

\WSSm> STAMP FOR CATALOQUE.

JOHN A. SCOLLAY,

74-76 Myrtle Ave.,

Please tnenli'tn thr A tfte}

BROOKLYN, N. Y.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

121 ACC for Greenhouses, Conservatories, Hot-
ULRwW beds, etc. Alto Hotbed Sashes and
M&ti, Paints, Oili, etc. THE REED GLASS *
PAINT CO.. 466.W. Broadmy. NEW YORK.

AN EXPERT rose grower grows good roses.

He has made a close study of roses and is a specialist.

His whole thought and attention are devoted to roses.

OUR WHOLE THOUGHT and ATTENTION have been
given to greenhouse building material.

We have had YEARS of experience in supplying material to
critical, practical growers.

We are specialists in Greenhouse construction, just as the
grower is a specialist in roses.

We can serve you much better than one lacking this experience.

CYPRESS '^CM^^'^

rose

^Ppn C. /r/ToiesBL/icxMAwxST.

MONINGERdO. '""■r.Vcl^i'^o'/'"

Please mention the American Florist 7vhen writing.

Standard Ventilating
Macliine.

HAS POSITIVEIY NO
EQUAL rOR

STRENGTH.
DURABILITY
■AND 1VJFATNF..SS,j«

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and
shaft cast ID one (malleable iron). No slipping on
Line Sh«Xt M tue case with all others. Catalogue
free...,.

YOUNG8TOWN. OHIO.

1264

The American Florist.

May 5,

Index to Advertisers.

AUen J K 245

American Bose Co — II
AmIInK B C .... 1?12

ArmatrODK Lulher ...12ia
Bailer F A li49

BKMBtt n, vVuhborn Ylii
Bayerudorter H 4 Co IW'I

Benson C W . '361

Beiitne; 4 Co 1213

Berger H H 4 Co... 12i6

Bernard A MA'i

■ Bernlnd H O 12»l

Bj r« ard-J Ppdereen 11
B.umeUBer K H ... 1255

Bl&uo A 4 Co 12tt>

Robbink 4 Atklna... 12jtl

Boerner Kied 1^6:1

HoBtoD Letter Co UtiO

Brant & Noe 124

B.UDSun CL,4 Co....i26l>

BUOJUDRJ A 124*1251

Bnnjard HA iMi

Bnrppo W Atlee 4 Co II

Burt H V 1254

Burtou Jobn l^i)2

Ca dwell the Woods-
man Co 1251

Carmodj J D.. . IV
Chicago Carnation Col25il
Chicago House Wreck

Ing CO 1261

Cincinnati Cut Flo Ci ln5
Clark Wm A 4 Son 1256
Clncas4BoddlngtonCo II

Cohen J M 1244

Cole Bros 12i2

t/uaaru & Jones Co 124i
Conley John 4 Son... 12tiu

Cottage Gardens I

Cox Seed Co II

Crabb 4 Hunter 1255

Craig tt<>at4Bon I

Cross Bll 1255

Cunningham Jos H- 12 li
Davis A WelJS ....1^69

UeamudJ B 1213 12 a

Detroit H'lo w KOI >i i.li59
Dickinson Co Albert. 1
DlCKlns n Geo B ... l!iS
Dieiscn A <& Co. l^tJ;

DUlon J L 1252 12,8

DomerFred48onH/i' 125<

ureerB \ 1247 I2i3

Dunne & Co 12i;u

Dutton harles 8 I2.ib
Bttstern Chemical C0.12t),.

Edgar WW 1255

Blohholz Henry 12>5

Elizabeth Nursery Co 1 4 1
jLiiiBon & resBun — 1^11
Ernest W H .... 125d
Pancourt G -o B ... 1252
Farqanar 4 Co K 4 J .1W58
Feitnouseu J lil. .12,8
Ferguson Jubn B — 1244
Flor da Nat Prod Co 126il

Forbes John 1258

Foru BiuB 124)

Foster Lucius H 12 2

Garland Geo M 1-B!

Germain Fruit Co . . . 11
Gnormley & r-erklns. .1244

UlttOouB H W IV

Glblln 4 Co IV

Onrton * IJdeerwnod 1261
Green Springs Flo Co 12 5

Uunthei vvm H 1215

Qnmey Heater Co. ■ ■ 1264
Hagen burger Carl... li5H

Hall *BBn IV

Hammond Benj 1260

HaucvcR Geo 4 don 12oi

Harris 4 Co 1219

Hart M \ I.'4>

Hart R 1 1261

HartlanO Wm B II

Heacock Joseph 12 '4

HelBS J B 1252

HenneokeCCo 1259

Herendeen Mfg Co .. IV

Horr Albert M 1252

Herrmann A I2tki

Hews A H 4 Co 1269

Hllflnger Bros 1269

HIU BG * Co

HlppardB 1263

Bltchlngs 4 Co IV

Holton 4 Hunkel Co 1251
Wnoker H M On \-a\i
Hoopes Bro4Thomas 1219
H 'fan tfldw • .. .1215

Homor Chas B 1218

Huee Connection Co l:f6U

Hudson 4 Go 121H

Hunt B H 1243

Humfeld C 12>l

lovaUd App lance rol.'59
JackBOn 4 Perkins Co 12 7

Jackson B B •251

Jannbo 8 4 Sons .... 1259

Jahn C A 1251

Jo.,., ..vs Bl B 12,18

Jennings Bros 126i

Johnson 4 Stokes 1246

Kastlng W F 1244

Keller Bros 1259

Keller Geo 4 Son.... I2a9

Kellogg Geb M 1214

Kendal AC 1246

Ki>nnlcott B-"" Co. ... 121 1
Klft Jos 4 Ron 1259

CroescheU Bros Co. . 126:i

luehn C A 1214

inhl Geo A 1219

Lager 4HnrreU.. 12 14
Lakev'w Bose Oardei 125i

uaiig JnllUB 1245

Lockland LumCo 12 ■'2

cong D B. 1 59

Lonsdale Edwin 1256 1253
Lord4BumhamCu .11 IV

Lucas J 4 Co 1264

Lynch W B 1243

McCarthy 4 Co N F

1244 1255

McFadden B C. 1246

MoFadden W A 1242

UcKellar 4 Winter-
son 1243

Madei Paul 1268

Vlay Jno N 1

Meyer John C 4 "<■.. 1260

MUlang 4 A 1245

Ml Hang Prank I2i5

Ml ler Geo L 12J5

.M.in^e. .!o 1263

Monroe Greenhouse 1.'55
jauvii oaujuoiC ..■ 1^48
Moon Wm H ...1348 12l9
Muure, Uentz&Nash 1245

Morris Floral Co i256

VloaB Geo M 1214

Murdock Walter H 1258

Murphy Wm 12.i2

MverB 4 I'o ... 1261

National Plant Co. ...12 18

iMlessen Leu 1244

N T Cut Flower Ex 1245
« Y Cut Blower Co.. 1245

O'Connor T 1247

osiertav Bros 1260

Palen Co The IV

Peacock W e 1251

PennockSaml 8 ... 1241
Phlla Wire Works .. 1260
••ittxburg Cut Flo Co 1213
Poelilmann Bros... 1255
Poilworth C C Co. . . 1259
Prince A G4 Co 1243

HuakerClty M'c hWki'12t2
andaU A L 1241

Rawllngs B I 1255

liaynor J 1 1215

SeedGlaBB 4 Paint C< 12>i3
Reed 4 Kel'er 1260

Relnberg Geo... U43 1:52

Rein berg Peter l!47

Renard loseph 12j2

Reiz r Walter 4 Co 12 17

Reuter s J 1252

Hi.- M 4 Co. 12 Hj

Rlder-BrlCBSonEng Col264

Kougers .lex 11

Ruebis Julius 1251

ttolker > & sons 12i6

Bose Mfg Go 1260

Rupp John F 12 6

Rowehl & Granz 12o3

Sailer »> H 1249

zander 4 Co 1356

Sohlllo Adam IV

ficbmlut J C 1259

30ullay John A 13-i3

8cott Robt 4 Son.... 12.j2

jherldan W P 1345

<l«brecht 4 Son I

Simpson Bobt 12,i2

SiLttucura Dip Co 1360

Smith Nath4Son 12^4

Smith W 4 T Co 1247

Soar Bros 1256

doltan C 1254

South Side Floral Ct 12.59

Stahl Chaa B 12(4

Steams Lumber Co, 12 3
Stoo hofl U A 4 Co. II
Slorrs & Harrison Col248
Sutherland Geo A. ...1211
Swahn I'otleryMfgCo 12.59

Teas E Y Ii49

Teason Robt F '256

ThumpBun's Sons 1255

Thorbam J »i 4 I'o 1246
Tobacco Warehousing

and Trading Co ... 1260
Traendly 4 richenck 1245
VaoLghan'B Seed Store

1349 1.'5) 1254 1253 1

Vlck's Sons Jas 1316

Vincent 4 Son 1254 1258

Vredenburg 4 Co il

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COJVTEJVTS.

E-vperiences gained by the Easter trade 1265

Darwin tulips for forcing (illus.) 1267

Carnations 1267

—Early field culture 1267

A natural check to carnation rust (illus.) — 1268

The rusts of florists' plants 1268

Foliage plants for bedding 1269

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The resistance of seeds to heat 1278

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Experiences Gained by the Easter Trade.

IHiper by Robert Craig, read be/ore the Phila-
delphia Florists' Club, May I, igoo.\

Your committee have asked me to say
something about "Experiences Gained by
the Easter Trade of 1900." Ihave made
some hasty and random notes, which I
will read to you, being fully conscious of
how incomplete and unsatisfactory they
are. But I am not without hope that
they may prove useful in starting a dis-
cussion in which the members present
vyill express themselves freely on the sub-
ject of plants and cut flowers at Easter,
which has become the most important
flower festival of the year in all parts of
the United States and Canada.

Let us take a glance backward for
twenty or thirty years and recall the
growth of the demand for flowers and
plants at Easter. As long back as I can
remember (and I have been actively
engaged in the florists' business for over
thirty years) there has been a demand for
all the cut flowers and blooming plants to
be had at that time. But three decades
ago, comparatively few were grown and
those mostly of an inexpensive kind, such
as Chinese primulas, cinerarias, gilliflow-
ers (stocks) particularly white ones; Duet-
zia gracilis; a few azaleas and roses in pots,
such as Hermosa and Agrippina; and a
very limited number of carnations in
pots. In these latter days the storemen
do not care to handle cheap plants such
as, for instance, those that retail at 25
cents and 50 cents, claiming, very justly,
that it does not pay them to deliver such
cheap plants in the great rush. There-
fore the limited number of gilliflowers,
small geraniums, etc., now grown are
disposed of mostly on the sidewalks,
where the customers pay spot cash for
them and carry them oft', thereby entail-
ing no expense for delivery, while the
dealers are not under the incubus
of lofty rents, elaborate and costly
delivery teams, and high-priced salesmen.

Now great preparations are made by
those florists ■who make a specialty of
catering to Easter trade and the finest
specimens of the florists' art, both in
plants and cut flowers, are to be seen at
that season. The plant trade at Christ-
mas is growing apace, too, but at that
time ot the year it is impossible to have
such a variety as is to be had in the
springtime. I think Easter will continue
to be the most important part of the
year, for the plantsmen at any rate.
What a marvelous advance has there
been in the florists' business! It is observ-
able at all seasons of the year but has its
emphatic demonstration at the time

when the stores and greenhouses are so
brilliant and attractive in their Easter
array. I wish to be considered a young
man yet, but I can recall the time when
there were no florists' stores in Philadel-
phia; when the leading cut flower busi-
ness was done by Andrew Dryburg, in
his greenhouses at Nineteenth and
Race streets, and Peter MacKenzie, at
Eighteenth and Spruce streets, both loca-
tions being then in the suburbs of Phila-
delphia; and the next largest business
was done by James Ritchie, in a cellar at
the corner of Eighth and Sansom streets.

About thirty years ago the firm of
Pennock Bros, startled the community
by opening a small one-story shop on
Twelfth street below Chestnut, which
was regarded by Mr. Ritchie and others
as a doubtful experiment. But who
could conduct a first-class florists' busi-
ness in a cellar now? How interesting
it would be to Robert Buist, David Fer-
guson, James Ritchie, Peter MacKenzie or
any of the old-time leaders if they could
come back and see the proportions to
which the florists' business has attained.

To return to our subject proper, let us
"consider the lily, how it grows" and
incidentally how many from Bermuda do
not grow by reason of that happy,
cheerful and indefatigable little animal,
the bulb mite, which is eating out the life
of the lily. I speak of the lily first because
it always has been, and is likely always
to be, the most important Easter plant.
A floral Easter without lilies is hardly
conceivable. Many years ago the Calla
Ethiopica was the lily, and later on a
few L. longiflorums were forced into
bloom, under great difficulties at that
time, by only a few of the most enter-
prising florists. The houses at that time
were not so well heated as we now have
them, and few of the growers were will-
ing to use the extra coal necessary to get
the old-fashioned longiflorum in bloom
at that, as then consideied, early date.

By the way, what has become of the
original L. longiflorum, with its sub-
stantial flowers, which stood out from
the stem at an angle of 45°, and which
was entirely superior to the so-called
longiflorum which we now get from Ber-
muda and Japan? Ihave not seen the
true L. longiflorum for eight or ten
years, nor the true Harrisii, either, for
that matter. Those of the latter we get
now are far departed from the original of
the type introduced to commerce by the
president of our club, whose name it very
properly bears, and which will keep that
name in pleasant remembrance after he
has gone, which God forbid for many

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years yet! May no pernicious blight
overtake him such as has overtaken his
lily, and may he continue to flourish
"like a green bay tree."

I well recollect the first dozen plants of
this lily which he purchased from Wm.
Crawford, on Grays' Lane, below Wood-
land avenue, who had, a few years pre-
viously, received two bulbs from a lady
by whom they had been brought from
some southern clime. This was, I think,
in 1878, in the month of February. Mr.
Harris asked me, at that time, if I had
ever seen such a lily in bloom at that
season of the year and he predicted a use-
ful career for the newly discovered
treasure. But even he, with all his busi-
ness sagacity, did not realize what a
future was in store for that lily nor how
millions of them would be grown every
year to supply the demand in all parts of
the world.

But, alas, much of its grandeur has
departed! So many seedlings of it have
been raised in Bermuda and elsewhere that
the original and superior type, as lar as
I can learn, is extinct, and the so-called
Harrisii which we now get from Bermuda,
while inferior in many characteristics, is
so badly diseased from the ravages of the
aforesaid mite that the culture of the
bulbs is both unsatisfactory and unprofit-
able. Now we have to depend largely on
Japan, where the disease has obtained
but little foothold. But the bulbs from
Japan, although in the main satisfactory,
are not always so. There are several
varieties that come from Japan, some of
which, even under careful treatment,
come into bloom too late for Easter. I
am glad to know that our good friend
Peter Barr, of narcissi fame, who
sojourned for a short time among us
about a year ago, is now in Japan and is
instructing the "Japs" as to the best
varieties to grow. If they will only
listen to and obey him they will reap a
rich reward.

Next to the lily in importance as an
Easter plant is the azalea. What quan-
tities of these are now grown. I think
the quantity was a little overdone this
year, especially in the larger sizes. I
allude to plants wholesaling at $3 each
and over. A limited number of azaleas
can be retailed in Philadelphia at from
$6 to $10, and a very few at higher
rates, but the most popular sizes seem to
be those that retail at $2 to $2.50 and
at prices gradually lesseninir from these
figures. And how few varieties are now
generally popular. The catalogues of
our Belgian friends name fifty or more
sorts, but here three varieties supply the
popular demand, viz., Vander Cruysen,
Bernard Andrea Alba and Vervaeneana,
with a limited sale tor Empress of India,
Prof Walters, Dr. D. Moore, Niobe,
Apollo, Simon Mardner, Hermione,
Dame Melane, the latter a delicate pink
single varety, a profuse bloomer, and
perhaps a few others.

There are two other varieties that are
worthy of special mention, namelv
Prince Albert and Emperor of Brazil.
These art both very beautiful sorts but
they are late varieties and should be put
into heat about four weeks earlier than
most varieties. Prince Albert is par-
ticularly late if given ordinary treat-
ment, but with more heat it comes
nicely into bloom for Easter and is
very pretty. New York Favorite is the
name given to a pink one put on the
market this year, which is of a pleasing
color but has a defect in that the flowers
droop somewhat. It is said by some
authorities that it is an old variety
renamed. We find that most of these I

varieties, notably Bernard Andrea Alba,
Vervaeneana and Dr. D. Moore, are
vastly improved by keeping over one
summer in this country, provided they
are mulched with cow manure and
watered freely and regularly every day
all summer. By this treatment they
bloom more profusely and keep longer in
bloom than the freshly imported ones; but
it is imperative that they receive con-
stant, careful attention, with plenty of
water, all summer.

The greatest defect in the cultivation
of azaleas is, to my mind, the unnatural
shapes in which they are compelled to
grow. They are mostly sheared off level
to look like the surface of a table, or are
pruned into a somewhat semi-circular
shape, one branch not being allowed to
project over another, and the surface
being almost flat. They remind you of

THE LATE C. C. MORSE.

the bouquets made thirty years ago,
which were similarly stiff and rigid, and
totally devoid of graceful outline. How
is it that flower-buyers reject altogether
the old-fashioned flat bouquet, demand-
ing their cut flowers to be loosely and
gracefully arranged, but still accept the
azaleas grown in this ugly, stiff way?
But there are already here and there
murmurs of discontent, and I predict
that in a few years the public will demand
azaleas more naturally and gracefully
grown. It is a fact that some of the
Belgian growers have for several years
grown azaleas in natural and graceful
fashion, particularly for the Paris mar-
ket. We had at our place this year, a
few plants of the latter kind, and intend
to grow for next year several thousands
of them, feeling sure they will find ready
sale.

Probably the next plant in liaster
importance is the hydrangea. My
experience is that the best results are
obtained by growing the plants plunged
in pots, out of doors, all summer. The
treatment for growing and forcing
hydrangeas has been so often explained
in the trade papers that I will not now
detain you with details.

Perhaps the next plant in importance
is the Crimson Rambler, a comparatively
newcomer, having been introduced only
six years ago and last year being the

first year that it was grown in quantity.
When well grown it is a grand Easter
plant and has sold readily at fairly
remunerative prices. It is very desirable
as a small plant in, say, a 6-inch pot,
selling at $1 to $150 wholesale, up to
large specimens at $5, $7 and $10 each;
and a few can be sold at as high as $15
wholesale. But the demand in Philadel-
phia for these larger sizes is very light'
New York is a better marketforbig ones.
In some of the fashionable stores there
they can hardly get them large enough.
It has better keeping qualities, as an
Easter plant, than any rose I know of
The next best rose for Easter, when well
done, is our old friend. Magna Charta.
Take it all in all, it is the finest hybrid
rose we have for this particular purpose.

It has occurred to me, in the cases of
the hydrangeas and the Rambler rose
particularly, that it would be a good
idea to attach to each plant sold a card
with an inscription upon it like this:
"This plant should be soaked with water
twice a day whilein bloom." This would
prevent much dissatisfaction from the
wilting of the plants, which is sure to
occur in the dry rooms of dwellings and
in churches if the plants are not fre-
quently watered. . Some years ago one
of our best and most practical up-town
florists sent, with each hydrangea sold,
a tin saucer with instructions to keep it
filled with water and also to put a
similar pan under each hydrangea used
in church decoration. This is a practice
worthy of general adoption.

I have named the four principal Easter
pot plants, and will now briefly mention
some of those next in importance. The
genista, with its pure, bright yellow
flowers, is desirable and, if well grown,
much in demand. Of the two varieties,
G. racemosa and G. Canariensis, the for-
mer is the better. Astilbe is also a very
useful and not costly plant. Astilboides
grandiflora has superseded the old A.
Japonica, but A. compacta is still grown
to a limited extent. Heaths are yearly
becoming more popular. All the varie-
ties are beautiful and dainty. Erica
cupressina particularly so. Acacia para-
doxa is also desirable in limited quan-
tity. It does not flower very well in fall
imported plants; it blooms more pro-
fusely and with finer flowers when
imported in the spring and grown out-
doors in the full sun all summeV. They
should be wintered in a cool greenhouse
and should, like heaths, be grown with
the pots standing on a damp, cool surface
all winter. Boronias, with their exceed-
ing grace of delicate form and dainty
flowers, have been introduced by several
growers in New York and have been
quite popular.

I have named, I think, most of the
desirable Easter plants and will conclude
by brief mentionof bulbous plants, which
are grown in considerable quantities in
pots .ind in shallow pans. Hyacinths,
tulips and Narcissus Von Sion are seen in
greatest quantity. Hyacinths, this year,
have been most unsatisfactory to the
grower because of the poor condition of
the hyacinths received from Holland; as
a rule they were of inferior quality, par-
ticularly LaGrandesse. the best white, and
Czar Peter, the best blue. lam informed
by the Holland growers that these two
famous varieties are a filleted with dis-
ease and that some of the other varieties
of lesser note are becoming constitution-
ally weak and therefore unsatisfactory
to grow. The Hollanders have not
learned how to prevent the hyacinth
disease, but they might be more care-
ful in sending over their tulips. We

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FORCED DARWIN TULIPS EXHIBITED AT THE HAARLEM BULB SHOW, MARCH 16, 1900, BY E. H. KRELAGE & SON,

OF HAARLEM, HOLLAND.

have noticed this year, for instance, in
our batch of Coleur Cardinal, a good
sprinkling of some inferior, cheap red
sort. This might have been accidental;
but it is certainly strange, if these mis-
takes be purely accidental, that we never
find any high-priced tulips among the
cheaper sorts. The culture of bulbs is so
simple and now so well understood that
I will not detain you longer. I may
mention that we find it necessary to have
but few hyacinths in bloom early in the
week preceding Easter, as the general
demand comes only as late as Friday or
Saturday. We find it best therefore, to
have the hyacinths showing color not
earlier than Thursday. When "just
right" they meet with a ready sale on
Saturday.

Darwin Tulips for Forcing.

The May-flowering Darwin tulips have
hitherto not been tried for forcing to any
great extent. The quinquennial bulb
show held at Haarlem, Holland, March
16-20. has shown the excellent results
which may be obtained by forcing these
brilliant late varieties and the glorious
display they produce. A group of about
fifty varieties was exhibited in low pots
or pans, by E. H. Krelage & Son, each
containing ten to twelve bulbs of the
same variety. The development of all
the blooms in each pot was remarkably
regular, and they were almost exactly as
large and cold as in the open ground at
the usual flowering period. The bulbs
were forced in the usual way. Almost
every pot was faultless, and it proved

quite easy to have the plants in bloom
before the opening of the show. It would
have been possible to get them ready
many days earlier if necessary. The
Darwin tulips are now being generally
appreciated for their dazzling colors and
bold grouping efiect in May, but it may
interest our readers to know that these
varieties may be successfully forced to
bloom as early asthefirst week inMarch.
The accompanying illustration shows a
few of the fifty pans which were, accord-
ing to all reports, one of the chief attrac-
tions of the Haarlem exhibition.

CARNATIONS.

EARLY FIELD CULTURE.

Weather conditions seem to have under-
gone some radical changes within the
past five years. When I first started
growing carnations as a specialty, April
could always be depended upon for a
shower or two every week and carnation
planting could be undertaken with the
certainty that in a few days there would
be rain enough to start the plants nicely.
But during the past three years this con-
dition has been entirely reversed and the
weather naturally due in May has come
in April, so that the planting of carna-
tions has been something of a study, and
the question of watering them is becom-
ing yearly more important.

I managed to get about two-thirds of
my stock out in time to catch the one
good rain we have had since Easter, but
the remaining one-third is yet in the

houses awaiting suitable planting
weather. That "the early bird catches
the worm" is especially apt in carnation
growing. Early planting in the spring,
early housing in the summer, and good
results are almost a certainty. When
one is delayed in planting the best thing
to do is to rush the belated stock along
so as to have it ready for early planting
in the houses. The best way to do this
is to add a little extra fertilizer to the
soil. A little bone meal or any good
phosphate will do the work if properly
used, but if misapplied the stock would
be a thousand times better ofl without
them.

Watering is out of the question with
most growers, but where it can be done
no better investment can be made, but a
mere sprinkling does far more injury than
a drought could do. When watering is
done it should be applied in such quan-
tity that it soaks into the soil to a depth
of at least three inches and then, as soon
as the top is dry enough to work stir
it up well, so that the loose soil will act
as a mulch and make such a watering
once a month more beneficial than a
dozen lighter ones. The best results
from watering will be obtained if it is
done between the hours of 6 p. m. and 6
a. m.

Where watering is not practicable the
next best thing to do is to cultivate con-
tinually, keep the weeds down and the
soil loose enough to act as a retainer of
the moisture beneath the surface. Plenty
of water is thecarnation'sconstant need,
and when water is lacking every atten-
tion must be paid to its other require-

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May 12,

ments so that it may not become stunted
and diseased.

After tbe plants have started growing
in the field do not be everlastingly cut-
ting at them. Give them a chance to
make some growth and form good roots.
Whenever a branch shows signs of form-
ing a bud it can and should be cut back
far enough to keep the plant in good
form, but be sure that it is cut and not
broken or pinched out. The diflerence
between a cut and a break does not
mean success or failure, but it is decided
enough in favor of the cut to pay you to
adoDt that method of topping.

When the plants are sufiering from
drought they are usually attacked by all
sorts of insect enemies and a good, care-
ful watch should be kept for these and
their extermination started as soon as
discovered. Albert M. Hehr.

A Natural Check to Carnation Rust.

During a visit to one of the carnation
houses in the vicinity of Flatbush, L. I.,
about March 20, some plants of the vari-
ety Daybreak were observed upon which
the rust was not normal in appearance.
A careful examination showed the unu-
sual appearance to be due to the pres-
ence of a second fungus, Darluca filum
(Biv. ) Cast. The darluca appears usually
as a discolored, blackish, area of irregu-
lar shape, often including within its lim-
its several pustules of the rust, though
this feature is not always present. Some
of the specimens showed only deadened
areas upon which there were scattered
minute black specks, the pycnidia of the
darluca. The two fungi are closely inter-
woven within the tissues of the carna-
tion, the rust drawing its food from the
plant, the darluca taking its sustenance
from the rust. The rust tends to weaken
the carnation, but is in turn weakened
by the darluca, especially in those cases
where the latter is in the form of specks
on a dead area. In such a case only a
few rust spores would be able to mature.

The pycnidia of darluca produce about
a thousand snores each, and there are
often as many as a dozen pycnidia in a
pustule of the rust, so that the possible
eftect of the fungus may be estimated.
The same fungus attacks rusts of several
other plants, especially that of aspara-
gus. It may be that darluca may be arti-
ficially introduced into houses through
the use either of such a crop or, more
probably, by the use of a spray contain-
ing the spores of darluca. This could be
easily prepared by breaking infested
asparagus stalks into water, which after
thorough stirring could be sprayed upon
the plants. There would be no danger
of producing rust from the asparagus
rust spores, as that rust is as distinct
from the one on carnations as are
chrysanthemums and crocuses. The dar-
luca spores germinate easily in moisture
and soon become attached to the rust
threads in the tissues of the carnation,
being most prominent in the vicinity of
the pustules of the rust, where they
almost fill the tissues.

The accompanying figures show the
appearance upon the leaf, enlarged about
three times; and a magnified view of an
infested pustule of rust.

Frederick H. Blodgett.

Westerly, R. I.— S. J. Reuter has
begun the erection of three new rose
houses, each two hundred feet long. The
material was supplied by Thos. W.
Weathered's Sons.

The Rusts of Florists' Plants.

In a recent lecture before the Massa-
chusetts Horticultural Society, Prof.
Byron D. Halsted, of the New Jersey
Agricultural College Experiment Station,
New Brunswick, N. J., spoke in part as
follows:

"There are at least three rusts that
have made themselves prominent among

PYCNIDIA OF DARLUCA IN PUSTULES OF CARNA-
TION RUST.

ornamental plants during the past few
years. A leading rust in the flower gar-
den is that of the hollyhock (Puccinia
malvacearum Mont ) which came into
this country in 1890, and spread with
remarkable rapiditj' and fatality. It
develops upon all parts of the hollyhock,
as the leaves, stem and floral parts, caus-
ing them all to sicken and die. This rust
is a good illustration of those that have
only the teleuto form of the spore and
the sporidia that grow directly from it.
In other words the cluster cup and uredo
stages are omitted, and the first stage
becomes the last, so far as spore develop-

SURFACE OF CARNATION LEAF SHOWING DARLUCA.

ment upon the host is concerned. The
great rate at which the fungus spreads
is to be accounted for largely because it
hibernates as the living mycelium in the
hollyhock, the young leaves of which
exist as a rosette through the winter. As
the warm moist weather comes the
orange patches upon the foliage enlarge

and quickly develop spores that almost
at once form the sporidia, which rapidly
spread the rust to other parts of the
hollyhock. Another observation that
may be made in connection with the
hollyhock rust is its scarcity at certain
times. For example, in 1S9S there was
an abundance of hollyhock rust, while a
year later there was almost none upon
plants badly rusted the year before. It
may be said in explanation that the con-
ditions were unfavorable for the disease
and the health of the plants was restored.
Good growing weather with no excess of
moisture is the best ally of the victim,
and if it comes in time, many kinds of
plants will recover from an attack that
might be otherwise disastrous.

Another new rust is that of the carna-
tion (Uromyces Caryophyllinus Schr),
which reached us, probably from Europe
in imported stock, in 1891, and is still in
evidence in nearly all parts of the coun-
try. The conditions here are quite difier-
ent from the open garden, for heat and
moisture and a more or less confined air
in the greenhouse supply the surround-
ings favorable for thegrowth and spread
of the rust. The spray from the hose in
watering, for example, is one of the best
means of carrying the spores from a
diseased to a healthy plant. The experi-
ments that have been made with this
disease are somewhat limited, but they
go to show that preventive measures are
better than attempted cures. From the
fact that the carnation is largely an
indoor plant and propagated by cuttings,
it goes without saying that the stock
should be healthy from which thecuttings
are taken, and no rusted plants should be
introduced into a house oreviously free
from rust. One rusted plant under the
circumstances of greenhouse growth may
be ample to inoculate a whole bed, and
this accounts for the sudden outbreak of
the rust in houses hundreds or thousands
of miles apart. Carnation growers are
gradually acquiring a knowledge of the
susceptibility of varieties and are finding
some sorts in this respect much more
valuable than others.

The latest claimant for our attention
among the greenhouse rusts is that of the
chrysanthemum. As yet the advent of
this importation from Europe has not
been traced back of 1896, when it was
found by Mr. Hastings, of Fitchburg,
Mass., and reported by Dr. Stone in the
ninth annual report of the Massachusetts
Experiment Station. From foreign cor-
respondence it is gathered that it was
rampant in France and then spread
throughout England, where it was very
destructive, particularly in 1898. With us
it has increased quite rapidly during the
past three years, andduringthelastoneit
has become decidedly troublesome. Upto
the present time only the uredo form has
been met with upon American plants and
therefore it is impossible to be sure of the
species. While this is interesting from the
standpoint of the botanist it may be of
no great economic importance. How-
ever, if the other forms are associated
with the dandelion or similar related
common wild species the bearing of this
knowledge upon the checking of the rust
is at once apparent. This disease is so
recent with us that there is very little in
the line of remedies that has been deter-
mined experimentally. It being a green-
house plant propagated by cuttings, the
precautionary measures are practically
the same as with the carnation. The two
rusts are, however, very distinct, belong-
ing to diflerent genera of fungi, and not
transmissible from one host plant to the
other.

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Foliage Plants for Bedding.

As the time approaches for the
re-arrangement of outdoor gardens the
subject of bedding plants becomes one of
interest to a large proportion of the
trade. Many buyers doubtless have
their minds fully made up on this subject
before interviewing the florist, but there
are also many others to whom a sugges-
tion will be welcome, especially if such
advice is not merely in the direction of
increasing the amount of the order, but
is also given with a view to furnishing
the most satisfactory result for a given
location. For example, a wind-swept
lawn is not the proper place on which to
plant an Abyssinian banana, nor will
the best results be obtained from a canna
bed that is placed in the shade of a group
of trees. Nevertheless, each of the plants
mentioned may be entirely satisfactory
when given their proper place in the gar-
den, that of the banana being in a par-
tially sheltered spot where its magnifi-
cent leaves will not be torn to ribbons
as soon as they are unrolled.

Cannas will unquestionably be planted
in immense quantities again this season,
for we have no other class of plants that
give such fine effects in both flowers and
foliage, and at the same time require so
little attention as these same improved
cannas. When nicely done, the crotons
always attract much attention, though
it appears that these fine foliage plants
give better results in some of our eastern
and southern cities than they have done
in the interior, and it seems as though
reasonable proximity to the ocean may
be especially beneficial, though it is
doubtful if they would stand being near
enough to get any of the salt spray; but
wherever crotons are bedded they should
be so planted as to give an immediate
effect, the plants being massed quite
closely in the beds, and unless the season
be a very early one crotons should not
be planted before June 1. Strong and
healthy young plants from ten inches to
two feet in height are the best for bed-
ding, and these should be hardened off
for ten days or more in a cold frame
before planting. Broad leaved varieties
are the most effective, such for example,
as Hillianum, Alexander III., Dayspring,
Queen Victoria. Bvansiapus and C. varie-
gata.

Ficuses of various kinds also do well in
the full sunshine, only requiring a rich
soil and plenty of water to produce
stronger and better foliage than the same
species will do under glass. The ever
popular Ficus elastica and also its varie-
gated form are excellent, while F. Cha-
uvieri, F. macrocarpa, F. dealbata and
F. Porteana are also highly ornamental.
A rather heavy mulching of good manure
on the suriace of the bed will be found
very helpful to the ficus, this dressing
being added two or three weeks after
planting, by which time the roots will be
moving.

Several of the aralias and their near
relatives, the fatsias, may be used to
advantage outdoors, some of the smaller
growing species doing well as vaseplants.
A notable instance of this kind is found
in Aralia Veitchii, a plant often looked
upon as being very tender, and yet in a
vase that is placed in a partly shaded
position this plant is not only very
pretty but also stands well, the greatest
objection to its more extended use being
found in the comparative difficulty of its
propagation, for cuttings root very
slowly indeed, and consequently the
greater number of plants are grafted on
A. reticulata or some other free growing

CARNATIONS AND ASPARAGUS.

(How thfy arc sometimes used for tin' opera aud like events).

species. Aralia Guilfoylei and A. lepto-
phylla may also be used in outdoor gar-
dening. Fatsia papyrifera, the "rice
paper plant" of the Chinese, is a free
growing subject in the open air, and its
large leaves are quite effective in a bed of
mixed foliage. Fatsia Japonica, known
to many as Aralia Sieboldii, is also a use-
ful species, both this and the preceding
species being very readily increased,
either by seeds or by root cuttings, the
latter method producing young plants
almost as freely as bouvardias may be
had by a similar plan.

Sanchezia nobilis is occasionally seen
as a bedding plant, and in fact has fre-
quently been used for sake of variety in
both park and cemetery gardening. The
form of this known as S. glaucophylla is
a very strong grower, and when well
manured and watered produces some
very fine foliage. Cuttings of sanchezia
root very readily in a warm house, and
young plants that have not been checked
or starved are the best for outdoor use.
Caladium beds are sometimes met with
in our eastern parks and gardens, and by
this is meant not merely the so-called
"elephants ear," C. esculentum, an
admirable plant for large beds, but also
some of the variegated varieties. The
latter are not adapted for planting in

the full sunshine, however, but rather in
such a location that they may be shel-
tered from the afternoon sun by a building
or a group of trees. But in any case these
caladiums should have a rich and rather
sandy soil and an abundance of water,
and those varieties having very thin
and nearly white leaves are not adapted
for such use, the choice being preferably
restricted to such strong varieties as
Duchartrei, Wightii,Chantinii, Alfred Bleu
and De Candolle.

Pandanus Veitchii and the variegated
phormiums form a welcome addition to
the available stock for use in a mixed
bedof foliage plants, and both of these
species grow well under such conditions,
providing they are not allowed to suffer
for want of water. The propagation of
Pandanus Veitchii by cuttings has been
so often described in these pages that it
does not need repetition just now, while
the phormiums are usually increased fay
division, for seedlings are likely to revert
to the original green form.

Those very hot and exposed positions,
for instance, a vase on a balustrade,
require plants that cannot readily be
killed, and this is particularly so if the vase
in question be one of those ornamental but
farfrom perfect cast iron contrivances, the
sides of which are excellent conductors

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May 12,

for the sun heat. In such a case there
seems to be few better plants for the
purpose than Yucca quadricolor, or an
agave, with a carpeting of sedum, for it
is a difficult matter to keep a less endur-
ing plant in condition for any length of
time. W. H. Taplin.

New York.

CONDITIONS NOT FAR REMOVED FROM SUM-
MER.— VIOLETS DID WELL. — LILAC IN
ABUNDANCE.— ROSES OF SUMMER QUAL-
ITY.— THE MATTER OF PROFITS, — BUILD-
ING STILL PROGRESSING.— THE PLANT
MARKET. — EARLY VISITS ADVISED BY A
BUYER.

After a spell of very fluctuating weather
we seem now to have come to a period of
summer temperature, with its exhaustive
effect on indoor crops. Violets are done
for; their season is over and that it was
a good one, no reasonable violet man is
inclined to deny. Outdoor tulips are
practically over already and lilacs are
just coming in. The purple variety sells
in enormous quantities but very cheap;
for the white ones good figures are asked
and, being scarce, they go to the select
stores, while the purple ones go to the
Greeks. There is some outdoor lily of the
valley in but it stands no show along-
side the indoor stock, which is of superb
quality at present. Among the odd
things noted in a trip among the whole-
salers are some purple asters equal to
summer grown flowers, but there is no
advantageous place lor them in the
market under spring conditions. Snap-
dragons, in various colors but mostly
white, are seen in considerable quantity.

Roses are still abundant but rather
less of an oversupply than was the case
last week. Some gowers still maintain
good color and other desirable charac-
teristics in their product but in most
shipments the effect of the increasing
temperature is quite evident and quality
is bound to tend steadily downwards
hereafter, as the experience of each year
has shown, and it will not be long before
planting for next year's crop will be
under way with those who like to open
the fall campaign with good, salable
stock. The customary dissatisfaction
with returns for roses in the wholesale
market which is always noted when
values fall has been in evidence ever since
Easter and we hear much of "gluts" and
"drugs" but there does not appear any
good cause for reasonable complaint
regarding market conditions, from the
standpointof the producer. A stubborn
resistance on the part of the wholesale
commission dealer is logical enough since
it costs him as much to sell a hundred
roses for $1 as it does at other times to
sell them for $10 but his commission is
cut down to a fraction.

If the business is so badly run down
as the mourners would have us believe it
is hard to understand the reasoning of
those who are constantly increasing
their investment by large additions to
their glass area or to fathom where the
money comes from to pay for it all. The
fact is that the complaints of unremunera-
tive trade conditions are based not so
much upon the facts of expenditure and
receipts as upon comparison with
antiquated price lists. That a rose which
commanded $20 a hundred a dozen years
ago brings only half that figure at a
corresponding date in the wholesale mar-
ket now does not necessarily indicate
that it is being grown at a loss.

To be of any value comparisons must
also take into consideration every
advancement in cultural methods, green-

house construction, etc., and the general
and technical knowledge that has been
so widely disseminated through our soci-
eties and our horticultural literature.
The resultant economy of operation and
the maximum quantity of high grade
product now obtainable from a given
area must have an important bearing on
the broad question of whether the busi-
ness of rose forcing for the wholesale
market under present prevailing condi-
tions is profitable or not. Of course, the
man who is too stubborn or too con-
ceited to avail himself of the immense
educational advantages offered by the
Society of American Florists and who
has no use for the trade papers, can find
fault with himself only if he gets shuffled
out in the shuffle.

The plant market is said to be booming
daily and the frequenters of that enter-
prising neighborhood report satisfactory
progress. Deponent cannot testify from
personal knowledge, however, for he has
it upon the authority of no less reliable a
personage than Mr. Johnnie Weir, of
Brooklyn, that to see the plant market
at its zenith one must be there not later
than 3:15 a. m. As to Mr. Weir himself,
he is reputed as never to sleep but his
eyes do look a trifle heavy these days;
possibly his pocket book has a compen-
sating heaviness as a result of the early
market visits. The only trophy in sight,
however, is a pair of very peculiar dice
with spots representing odd numbers
only, which Mr. Weir thinks must have
been made for some sinister purpose, a
view in which his friend Mallon, also of
Brooklyn, with a knowing wink, fully
coincides.

There was a very attractive exhibition
of plants and flowers at the monthly
meeting of the American Institute on
Wednesday, May 9. H. A. Siebrecht &
Son made a large general display of
orchids. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine,
greenhouse plants and outdoor garden
flowers. Orchids from Julius Roehrs and
Lager & Hurrell were very fine. Julius
Roehrs and A. K. Pettit showed calceo-
larias of high merit. The Queen of
Edgely, from The Floral Exchange,
showed up well and there were hand-
som carnations from C. W. Ward and J.
G. Hayden. Other exhibits were wild
flowers from the New York Botanical
Garden, herbaceous and shrub flowers
from Geo. W. Childs and sweet peas from
G. M. Hay. A meeting of the committee
on the organization of the New York
Society of Horticulture was held at the
same time.

Sigmund Geller has moved to 108
West Twenty- eighth street, next door to
J. K. Allen's summer garden, where he
has opened up a big stock of baskets and
general florists' supplies, with abundant
room to do a big business in the same.

Visitors in town: E. M. Wood, Natick,
Mass.; H. C. Geiger, Philadelphia; Mr.
Van Leeuwen, of Beerhorst & Van
Leeuwen, Haarlem, Holland.

Boston.

SPRING EXHIBITION AT HORTICULTURAL
HALL BROUGHT OUT GOOD MATERIAL.—
NOTES OF THE EXHIBITS. — STATE OP
THE CUT FLOWER MARKET.— OVER-SUP-
PLY STILL THE RULE. — FLORIST MEETS
A BATTED BALL.— OTHER NOTES.

The annual May exhibition of the Mas-
sachusetts Horticultural Society, on Sat-
urday, May 5, brought out the usual cred-
itable display, the lower hall being nicely
filled up with the exhibits. Fine groups
of calceolarias from Mrs. B. P. Cheney,

azaleas from Dr. C. G. Weld, pelargoni-
ums from E.J. Mittonand C. H Souther,
orchids from J. E. Rothwell and amaryl-
lisesfromj. S. Bailey were among the
showiest features of the plant section.
The amaryllises were all seedlings raised
by Mr. Donald and besides being of good
form and color were noticeably short
and sturdy. The same exhibitor received
a silver medal for a nice specimen of Ken-
tia Sanderiana. C. H. Souther was
given a certificate of merit for a new, very
large flowered marguerite. A group of
streptocarpuses from Dr. Weld attracted
considerable attention. The cut flower
display was not so strong in tulips, nar-
cissi and pansies as heretofore, the
late season being evidently responsible.
Dr. Weld and Edward Powell were the
principal exhibitors of bulbous flowers
and Mrs. Gill of pansies. H. A. Wheeler
showed orchids and gloxinias, James
Comley fine rhododendrons, N. F. Com-
ley lapan irises and D. Carmichael
received honorable mention for his new
pink carnation, Eleanor Ames. Mr. H.
C. Geiger, of the Floral Exchange, Inc.,
was present with a grand vase of the
new rose Queen of Edgely, which was
greatly admired by amateurs, commented
upon favorably by the profession and
awarded a silver medal by the committee.

The cut flower situation is still charac-
terized by plethora in the wholesale estab-
lishments, free and easy independence
in the retail stores and chattering aggres-
siveness among the street fakirs. The
flower boxes that have done duty for the
past season begin to look as though a
load of coal had fallen on them but the
growers who own them show no signs
of hard usage and have that air of con-
scious proprietorship which tells unmis-
takably the story of a prosperous season
and a well filled pocket. The plant trade
is regarded as very promising and prices
are cheerfully paid at the auction rooms
that corroborate this view.

Martin Reukauf, representing H. Bay-
ersdorfer & Co., of Philadelphia, has
been in town for a week and struck it
rich on Decoration day goods and grad-
uation baskets.

W. H. Long was badly injured a few
days ago by being struck id the eye by a
batted ball while walking to his place of
business and had to be taken to the hos-
pital.

Other visitors: Ernest Saunders, Lewis-
ton, Me., and E. Hanft, New York city.

Philadelphia.

VARIABLE WEATHER HAS DISASTROUS
EFFECT ON ROSES. — POOR GRADES PROMI-
NENT.— PRICES LOW. — SEASON GENER-
ALLY A GOOD ONE.— PLANTS NEARLY
SOLD OUT.— VARIOUS NOTES.

Summer is approaching; there is no
mistake about it, and yet, with the
thermometer registering 40°, as it did on
Wednesday evening, it seemed as if win-
ter wanted to give just one more chill
before he bid his final adieu. Yet the day
before the weather was very warm, 70°
being the mark quite late in the day.
Ours is certainly a changeable cHmate.
The roses show the eflectsof these sudden
changes, many crops being badly mil-
dewed. Bridesmaids seeming to suffer
most. Prices are as low as any buyer
could wish and, in fact, much below the
expectations of the growers. Still we
hear no very loud complaints and it
seems to be settled that the past season
will average up better than for a long
time. There is but little change from the
figures of a week ago except that sweet
peas are offered now as low as 50 cents

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per hundred and sell from this figure up
to $1.50 for the extras. Many varieties
of plants are being sold out. Good pot
roses are very scarce, there being very
few, if any, left. Late Ramblers have
sold very well and are about gone.
MoonfJowers require a lot of bunting
and altogether it looks as if there will be
but little of anything left by Memorial
day, which date generally winds up the
planting out season about here.

Whether the supposed profits of the
growers, or a part of them, shall go into
sash is yet to be seen. Joseph Heacock
has just completed a large house for
palms, and there will no doubt be others
soon to follow. Something may spring
up at Riverton soon, as the Dreer nur-
series broke all records with the past
season's business. A traveling salesman
for several large growers in this neigh-
borhood says he had to come home
because there was nothing more to sell.

One of the carnations that is showing
up best at present is the Ethel Crocker.
It was one of the first to get into condi-
tion last fall and is now almost, if not
quite, as good as at any time this season.
It certainly is a fine variety.

We notice that florists of other cities
are having trouble in getting passage on
steamers for their European trip. Not so
here; we have yet to hear the first com-
plaint from any of Philadelphia's grow-
ers or dealers on this point. K.

Chicago.

MARKET STILL GLUTTED WITH POOR MATE-
RIAL.— ODTDOOR STOCK HURTS SALE OF
CHEAP ROSES AND CARNATIONS. — GROW-
ERS ARE REPLANTING. — CARNATIONS
NEARLY ALL IN FIELDS. — THE P-EONY
PROSPECTS. — A WATER TANK. — THREE
CONVENTIONS NEXT MONTH. — GOOD
HYDRANGEAS.— VARIOUS NOTES.

Although cuts of roses and carnations
have diminished materially during the
week the market for these staples shows
little improvement owing to the slowness
of local demand and the competition of
outdoor material. There are oceans of
good lilac and many street fakirs handle
little else, it can be bought so cheaply.
Then there are p.eonies, gladioli, vibur-
nums and tulips. There are great quan-
tities of Blanche Ferry sweet peas about,
more than can be moved, and too many
narcissi, in fact too much of everything,
but the growers are throwing out their
old stock and replanting the houses and
it is predicted that the supply will be
down to within a reasonable distance
from the demand in a week or so. But
at the same time there needs to be an
improvement in the quality of roses and
carnations; with the present great vol-
ume of supply, really good material is
scarce.

The planting of carnations is now well
underway, in fact completed by several
extensive growers, and some big fields
are in evidence, but it is expected that
there will be comparatively few field-
grown plants offered in this territory at
time for benching, for the fact that all
the big growers will require increased
supplies for themselves this year because
of their new ranges.

A. Kennicoti, who last spring had
virtual control of the pceony product,
gives it as his opinion that this season's
supply will considerably exceed last
year's, particularly in this market, and
that prices will be lower. He states that
he does not propose to dabble in paeonies
this year.

;r Albert Amling has added to his equip-
ment a tank with a capacity of 5'00 bar-

rels of water and elevated thirty-five feet
above the ground. He has his carnation
field piped from this tank. Mr. Amiing
is figuring on rebuilding part of his range
next year.

Chicago will entertain three conven-
tions in the first two weeks of June, the
fark and Outdoor Art Association June
5 to S, the American Seed Trade Associa-
tion, June 12 to 14 and the American
Association of Nurserymen June 13 and
14.

August Jurgens had some of the finest
hydrangeas imaginable this season and,
although many of the best were not
ready until some time after Easter, the
leading retailers found them not only
decorative but very salable.

Washington Park never had a better
tulip display than that which is now on.
The plantings are larger than usual and
the bulbs started very evenly. At Lin-
coln Park they also have a big showing
and it is attracting many people.

Phil. Hauswirth spent several days
this week at East St. Louis as a delegate
to the State Great Council of the
Improved Order of Red Men, incidentally
calling upon the St. Louis fraternity and
returning home Thursday morning.

Superintendent Andrews, of the public
schools, informs us that the high schools
of this city will close this year on June
22, reports to the eflfect that they would
close May 2.'! to the contrary notwith-
standing.

The demand for bedding plants around
Chicago is surprising when the trade
troubles and increased prices are taken
into consideration. Conservative esti-
mates place the increase over last year at
thirty per cent.

J. A. Evans, of the Quaker City
Machine Works, Richmond, Ind., was in
town this week, more genial than ever,
the cause whereof is said to be a first
baby boy at his home.

G. H. Pieser, secretary of the Kennicott
Bros. Co., left yesterday for a two weeks'
stay at West Baden for the benefit of his
health.

M. F. Kyle, who is with the Dunkley
Floral Co., at Kalamazoo, Mich., has
been in town for a few days' visit with
his son, who is at Kennicott's.

S. M. Michaels, one of the well known
characters in the market, has attained
the dignity of a very neat store at 594
West North avenue.

"Cash" Bridgeford, who has run a
profitable store on Jackson boulevard
for a year and a half, has closed up for
the summer.

Kroeschell Bros. Company reports
that the inquiry for greenhouse boilers
was never heavier than at present.

J. D. Thompson, of the Chicago Car-
nation Co., Joliet, 111., is in New York
this week.

Lee Walz, recently with A. Lange, of
51 Monroe street, is now looking for a
position.

San Francisco.

PROSPEROUS PERIOD FOR PACIFIC COAST
FLORISTS. — TRADE NEVER BETTER AT
THE GOLDEN GATE. — EASTER BEATS ALL
RECORDS. — SOME EXCELLENT STOCK
NOW AVAILABLE.— PROSPERITY LEADS
TO NEW GLASS.— WHAT THE GROWERS
ARE DOING.— PERSONAL JOTTINGS HERE
AND THERE.

The season's trade has been the best
that has been experienced in this city for
many years. Nearly all the stores sold
out completely at Easter and more stock
could have been disposed of had it been
available. Lilies sold readily at all the

stores at from $4.50 to $5 per dozen. A
great number of potted lilies were also
disposed of at from $1 to $1.50 per
plant. A very fine lot of Crimson Ram-
blers came into the market a few days
before Easter and good plants sold
readily for $2.50 each. Roses were in
good supply with the possible exception
of Beauties. In carnations Sievers' sorts
easily took the lead; Hobarts sold lor
$2 per dozen and the other Sievers' vari-
eties brought $1.20. Hannah Hobart is
without a doubt the finest carnation
that has ever been seen here. The mar-
ket is now receiving some fine potted
tulips, which are being quickly disposed
of, Schwerin and Sievers & Co. being the
chief sources of supply. Violets are still
coming in but are of poor quality. Sweet
peas of all colors can now be had in lim-
ited quantities. Adiantums are begin-
ning to come in more freely lately and
are taking the place of the wild adian-
tums, which the florists have been using.
There is quite a sale for blue and yellow
irises at 50 cents a dozen.

M. Lynch, of Menlo Park, was the
first grower to bring in sweet peas this
season. He had Earliest of All in bloom
In February. This is undoubtedly the
finest sweet pea to grow for early bloom-
ing, being from two to three weeks
ahead of Extra Early Blanche Ferry.

Angelo Vatterone, well known among
the florists of this city as an expert
bocchi-ball player, has engaged with Peli-
cano & Co. Mr. Vatterone and Mr. Peli-
cano have signed to play a championship
game at an early date. All the craft will
be on hand to witness the contest.

Thos. H. Stevenson is making quite
extensive alterations on his nursery at
Mill Valley. He has four acres planted
in violets and expects to grow all he will
need for his own use this fall.

John Gilmore, who was in charge of E.
W. McLellan's greenhouses, is building a
very fine range of glass at San Lorenzo.
Mr. Gilmore is going to grow roses and
carnations chiefly.

Chas. Navlet, of San Jose, passed
through this city during the week on his
way to Sacramento. Mr. Navlet says
that Easter was the best ever experienced
in San Jose.

Ferrari Bros , on the San Bruno road,
have received 1000 plants of the new rose
Liberty. Mr. Simmons, at Oakland, is
also going to plant 500 of the same
variety.

John H. Sievers & Co., are sending in
some very fine Bermuda grown longi-
florums. They are the best that have
been seen in this market for many sea-
sons.

John Carbone, of West Berkeley, is add-
ing some more glass to his nurseries, to
be devoted exclusively to the new carna-
tions.

P. Nicholson is to add several more
houses to his plant. They will be devoted
exclusively to roses.

E. W. McLellan and Alfonse Pottet
brought in a good lot of Crimson Ram-
blers at Easter.

Mr. Baldocchi, of Podesta & Co., who
was very ill, is all right and around at
the store again.

Pelicano & Co. and Sievers & Boland
are out with two very swell new delivery
wagons.

Al. Navlet, of San Jose, leaves soon for
Paris and will be absent four months.

Goldstone Bros, have opened a new
flower store on O'Farrell street.

Wm. F. Dreer, of Philadelphia, was a
recent visitor.

Lewis Chiappari is preparing fc a triu
to Europe. .Mbtbo-*.

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The American Florist.

May 12,

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; $1.00 per incn.

Cash with Order.

No Special Position Guaranteed.

Discounts are allowed, only on consecutive inser-
tions, as follows — 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 Advertising Department of the American
FLbBiST is for Florists, Seedsmen and Nurser>'men
and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines onlv-

Orders for less than one-half inch space not accepted.

Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to
secure insertion in the issue for the following
Saturday. Address

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. CHICAGO.

The shy sweet peas thrust forth their heads

And looked around for ram;
But, finding they had struck a frost.

They hustled back again.

— Chicago Joiirnal.

Tele past two weeks have seen the pro-
duction of greenhouse glass greatly cur-
tailed.

We are in receipt of a copy of the pro-
ceedings of the ninth annual meeting of
the American Carnation Society at Buf-
falo, N. Y., February 15-16, 1900.

A SPECIAL cablegram fr-im Brussels,
dated May 10, announces a combination
of all the glass industries of France, Ger-
many, Belgium and Bohemia.

It is reported that the glass trust,
being short of supply to go through the
summer, is negotiating a purchase of
260,000 boxes in Belgium. The coun-
try's total importations lor last year
were only 786,494 boxes.

The Texas State Floral Society has
issued its schedule of liberal premiums for
its fifth annual fall show to be held at
Waco, Tex., November 13 to 17. The
prizes for cut blooms and plants amount
to $1,308.75 and the premiums for fruits
and vegetables are $133.

It remained for a Chicago florist to
take advantage of the structure of many
bromeliads, which enables them to retain
a large quantity of water at the bases of
their leaves, by using the plants as recep-
tacles for cut blooms of other plants. We
saw a tillandsiausedin this way recently
for flowers of Trillium grandiflorum and
the eflect was odd and rather pleasing.

Snails Among Adiantums.

Ed. Am. Florist:— We are bothered
with snails among our Adiantum cunea-
tum plants. Will you kindly advise ns of
the best method of exterminating them?

F. R. W.

One of our readers states that he keeps
toads in his greenhouses to keep down
snails and other night raiding pests;
another spatters lettuce leaves, sliced
potal'ios or sliced apples about the
benchos umi catches the snails while feed-
ing aitei dark, or under the bait the next
morning; another uses bran as bait,
Tjlaced about on pieces of board, and
another finds that camphor balls, such
as are used for keeping moths out of
garments, scattered about among the
plants will either kill the snails or drive
them away. It is also said that dry lime
dusted among the plants will destroy the
Eoe^ils,

Greenhouse Building.

Indianapolis, Ind. — Bertermann Floral
Co., one house 16x100.

Somerville, N. J. — W. F. Duke, range of
plant houses.

Middletown, R. I.— Mrs. W. R. Hunter,
conservatory.

Berkeley, Cal.— JohnA. Carbone, range
of carnation houses.

Wvncote, Pa. — Jos. Heacock, palm
house 26x250.

San Francisco, Cal — P.Nicholson, range
of rose houses.

Fairburv, 111. — Kring Bros., carnation
house 30x125.

San Lorenzo, Cal. — ^JohnGilmore, range
of houses.

Spring Valley, N. Y— A S. Burns, Jr.,
two commercial houses each 22x200.

Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists
Received.
Chicago House Wrecking Co , Chicago,
111., second hand material; Henry F.
Michell, Philadelphia, Pa., bulbs and
greenhouse supplies; John C. Teas & Son,
Carthage, Mo., trees and shrubs; Ger-
main Fruit Co , Los Angeles, Cal.,
California native flower seeds; The
N. J. Moss and Peat Co., Barnegat,
N. J , moss and peat; John Forbes,
Hawick, Scotland, begonias; C. C. Poll-
worth Co., Milwaukee, Wis, plants;
Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., Cincinnati, 0 ,
cut flowers and florists' supplies; E H.
Hunt, Chicago, III., seeds, bulbs, cut
flowers and fertilizers; Leo Niessen,
Philadelphia, Pa., cut flowers; E. C.
Amling, Chicago, 111., cut flowers; Wm.
F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., cut flowers
and fl irists' supplies; Pittsburg Cut
Flower Co., Pittsburg, Pa., cut flowers;
J. B. Deamud, Chicago, III., cut flowers;
McKellar & Winterson, Chicago, 111.,
plants and cut flowers.

OBITUARY.

FRANK S. PAYNE.

Frank S. Payne, a well known florist,
was found dead in his barn at Charlotte,
near Rochester, N. Y., on May 6. He
was 45 years of age and leaves a widow
and one daughter.

JOCOIl SIZE.

The venerable gentleman who has for
many years represented the Whilldin
Pottery Company in New York city, died
last Saturday, May 5, at College Point,
L. I. Jacob Size was 79 years of age and
enjoyed the friendship of nearly every
florist in his territory.

MRS. H. W. C. SIEBRECHT.

Mrs. Henry W. C. Siebrecht, mother of
H. A. and W. H. Siebrecht, died at
Astoria, L. I., on Saturday, May 5, aged
77 years. The funeral services were held
on Monday evening and the burial was
on Tuesday. A very large number of
handsome floral pieces were sent by
prominent New York florists. Mr. Sie-
brecht, who survives his wife, is 81 years
of age. Besides the two sons named
above, Mrs. Siebrecht leaves two
daughters.

C. C. MORSE.

Charles Copeland Morse, who died at
his home at Santa Clara, Cal., May 5,
1900, was born in Thomaston, Maine,
September 15, 1842. His father died
when the son was but four years of age
and he was taken to live with his grand-
father, Charles Copeland, on a small
farm near Warren, Me. There was little
in the future for him then, for his grand-
father was in very straightened circum-
stances and all had to work hard to live.

At the age of seventeen he decided to go
to sea, hoping to become, in time, the
captain of a vessel. He shipped on the
lola Wiley, Capt. Patterson, of Warren,
Me., in the fall of 1859, for Bordeaux,
France, and after the ship discharged her
cargo there, reloaded for New Orleans,
then reloaded for a Russian port. After
a hard trip to the English Channel the
ship was run down by a steamship in the
night and sunk, off Dungeness Point.
The crew took to an open boat and
landed on the beach next morning. The
captain brought suit against the steam-
ship owners in London and Mr. Morse
was retained as a witness, staying in
London all winter, so that he was able
to learn something of the great metropo-
lis at that time. The captain won the
suit, and then Mr. Morse reshipped on
the ship S. Emerson Smith, Capt. Creigh-
ton, of Thomaston, Me., forSt. Johns, New
Brunswick, and, on arriving there, went
home for a few months' visit with his
mother in Warren.

Having found the sea distasteful, Mr,
Morse determined to leave it and, with
the help of his elder brother and an uncle,
was able to get enough money for the
journey to California. He traveled via
the Panama route and landed in San
Francisco in the spring of 1861, at the
age of nineteen, and after trying to get
employment at various things without
success, he went to Virginia City,
Nevada, and remained there about a year,
employed in running the brakes for a
hoist in one of the large mines on the
Comstock lode, and later in getting out
wood in the hills near by in partnership
with a young man about his own age.
He made a little money in this venture
but disliked mining life and left Nevada,
going to Santa Clara valley. After
various attempts to find some suitable
employment he determined to learn a
trade and be independent of wages from
others, so at the age of twenty-three he
launched out in the house- painting busi-
ness in the town of Santa Clara. He
had no knowledge of paint, painters or
painting when he started but soon
learned and made a success of it, taking
with him as a partner, later on, Chas.L.
Brown, and under the name of Morse &
Brown the painting business was carried
on for four or five years.

At the ageof thirty-four, or in 1877, the
partnership of Kellogg & Morse was
formed for the purpose of buving out the
seed business established in Santa Clara
in 1875 by Rev. Wilson, late of Roches-
ter, N. Y. Mr. Wilson had been a
seed grower near that city for some
years, and with his knowledge of seed
growing and acquaintance with some of
the trade, had been able to establish
something of a business, which he sold to
Kellogg & Morse for some $12,000. It
required some extra capital to care for
and harvest the firstcrop, but Mr. Morse
was equal to it from his savings from the
painting business, which he had continued
up to the time of his new departure. The
acreage was then but about fifty acres
and California seed was untried and
received by the trade with considerable
prejudice, but the business was pushed
vigorously and increased steadily in
spite of many ups and downs. In 1888
Mr. Kellogg retired from the business
and the firm name was changed to C. C.
Morse & Co, and in 1896 the business
was incorporated, all the stock being
held by his family.

Mr. Morse was a devout Christian
from his early manhood and was one of
the leading members of the Church of
Christ, in Santa Clara. He thoroughly

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enjoyed and loved his church and was
also always identified with the Sunday
school, having charge oJ a large Bible
class for many years. He had lived in
the town of Santa Clara since 1.S65,
excepting eight years (from 1881- to
I.S;i2) when he lived on the seed farm
about two miles west of the town. He
built his present home in 181)2 and lived
there continuously until his death. He
was married in 1SG8 to Marie Laugford,
near Santa Clara, and she and four chil-
dren survive him, viz , Mrs. Eva Rirge;
Lester L.; Stella May; Winifred Maud
Morse. His large seed growing business
will be managed by his son, Lester L.
Morse, whom he has endeavored to edu-
cate for the trust for many years.

Mr. Morse, as is well "known in the
trade, made a specialty of sweet peas,
originating Cupid and many other vari-
eties of the highest merit.

SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE.

AdvertlBementa nnder tbls bead will be Inserted at
tne rate of 10 oenu a line (neTen wordj) eaob ln»er-
tion. Caeh must aooompany order. Plant advi. not
admitted nnder tbla head.

Every paid Bubsorlber to the Amikioan Florist
lor the year h)OU la entitled to a ave-Une want adv.
(«ltuaUon» only) free to be Med at any time dnrinn
the year. ^

SITUATION WANTED-By single man. age 30
In or near Chicago, .state wages Address
L. NiBLsEN, 3758 State St., 3rd Flat, Chicago.

SITCATION WANTBD-By May Jl as working fore
man, have had full charge U years In one situation.
First-class reference; English; married Address
M H, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTBD-By A No. 1 rose and cama-
tion grower or foreman: single: good designer
Best of references. State wages. Address
Truth, care American Florist, Chicago.

SITUATION WANTEI>-By all round commercial
man as rose, carnation and plant grower. Refer-
ences exchanged. Address with particulars

B R, care (jeo. A. Sutherland.
'SI BromHeld. St , Boston.

SITUATION WANTED-By young man of 18: 3!^
years experience In Mower store: fair designer
Win accept greenhouse or any kind of work, any-
wnere. Make me your best offer.
R. D Bertkand, Zanesvllle, O.

SITUATION WANTBD-By a thorough, practical
florist. German, single, 16 years' experience In
all branches. 7 sears In growing roses, carnations,
mums and violets. Competent to take charge
References O. K. State particulars and wages
Addreaa A B, Standlsh, Kans.

SITUATION WANTED - By thoroughly reliable,
all-around grower: German: married. Life exoe-
rlenoe: competent to fill any position-private, com-
mercial or Institution. Understands vegetables under
glass. Al references. Addreaa
Florist. ■M'^\ Park Ave , St Louis, Mo.

SITUATION WANTBD-By flrst-claaa, all around
man: good grower and designer: capable of tak-
ing, full charge and managing help: steady and
reliable, have had mucli experience In fancy and
ornamental bedding and outside planting. Married
Address Grower, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-As manager or foreman on
large rose growing establishment where Al stock
Is wanted. The underalgned for the past two years
foreman at Myers & Samtman'a, rose growers. Chest-
nut Hill Phlla., Pa., will lie open for engagement as
alwve after May 23rd. Address

Wm Munro, Wyndmoor, Montgomery Co , Pa.

ANTED — Lot second-hand hotbed sash: good
condition. CHAS. H. JOLLS, Wyoming, Del.

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ANTED-A boy from 16 to 18 years of age, as
apprentice In my greenhouses.

Jos. Labo, JoIIet. III.

ANTED— A young man for store and greenhouse.
Send references to H. r. IIalle,

i>4S W. Madison St., Chicago.

ANTBD-Address of Louis Truxler, a practical
and ornamental florist

Thos B. Bull, Bakersfleld, Cal.

ANTED AT ONCE-Foreman FIrat-olass grower
of plants and cut flowers. Send references

Stuart 4 Bauqh. Anderson, ind.

WANTBD-At once, a good, all-around florist. J2S.0O
per month and board. Steady place State
experience and references. Addresa
C. Hu.MFELD, Clay Center, Kans.

WANTBD-A lady to lake charge of store: must be
thoroughly posted >nd able to make up design
work. Apply KISS So. Morgan St., Chicago.

WANTED— Boy to learn the greenhouse business
of growing roses and carnation. In answering
state age. Address Jno. Wyland, De Haven, Pa

WANTBD-A No. 1 rose grower, one who la willing
to work, and grow Hrst class roses, and can
come at once. References required Address
HUKKY, care American Florist.

WANTBD-Experlenceil, unmarried gardener for
private place, Chicago Must umleratandgreon-
houaea and orchids. References re.|ulred Addresa
ABC, care American p'l' rlst.

WANT ED— A tiorlat fur general greenhousB work:
must be sober. IndustrlouB and trusty Wages
JJj per month and board. Send reciiaunendatlona
I. L. PlLLSTiuRV, Oalesburg. III.

WAMED— A man who can propagate and grow
successfully American Beauty roses. No other
need apply. Answer, stating particulars and wages
expected. b F, care American Florist.

WANTED— Single man. accustomed to general
greenhouse work on a large place. $2.'-, 00 per
month and board, with chance for advancement. If
abllltyls shown. c & U. care American Florist

WANTBD-A flrst-class florist, single or married.
Must understand growing of rosea thoroughly
Apply wUh referencea and panlculars to
U, care of Henry F MIchell, 1018 Market St., Phlla,

WANTED AT (.)NCE-Com|,etent single florist, on
a place of 7t00 feet uf glass, where roses carna-
tions, mums, and general stock are grown State
wagea and address at once, sending references,

F. B. Tinker. Peru, Ind.

WANTED AT ONCE-Slngle man who under
stands the florist business In all Its branches
Must be sober, reliable and a good worker Wages
$25 per month with board References. Address
J. A. BLSSINOER, Lansing, Mich.

WANTED AT ONCE-A reliable florist: one capa-
ble of taking charge of 10,000 feet of glass: to
grow general atock of cut flowers and plants for retail
store trade. Must be honest, sober and good worker
Also young man that has had some llltle experience
In greenhouse work. Must be willing to take care of
horse, btate wages wanted with board. Address
Fred .1. King. Ottawa, III.

FOB SALB-2600 feet 4-Inch cast Iron pipe In good
condition. Addreaa

H. J. Teupel, Box 205, Evanaton. Ill

FOR SALB-Free fuel, 5000 feet glaaa Greatchance
for florists or gardeners. Only $600 cash. Account
sickness Write quick, free Fuel, care Am. Florist

FOR SALE-Gla(s at a bargaln-at less than whole-
sale price, a lot of 13x18 glass: never been used.
A bargain. Address GLA.ss.
care American Florist, Chicago.

FOR SALE CHBAP-SIx hothouses (85x11 each). 4-
rootn dwelling, cellar, sheds. Hot water. No
competition. A bargain. Address
W. L. WiNN, White Hall, 111.

F*'?it?'^f S7;fn',*J"'J,1"°.- Oreenhouse In western
city of 12,000 Inhabitants: about 60C0 feet of glass
Best reason for selling. Address »■•.==.
F, care American Florist, Chicago.

riOR SALE CHBy> P-One 25 horse power horizontal
h. K» .?'■ "hfl front, as good as new. Just the boiler
for heating. Address
G- VAN BOCHOVE & Bho., Kalamazoo. Mich.

FOR S ALE-5CpO lights of glass. B.vS. In boxes, mostly
double thick. Lot of second-hand cast and
™,5"""i';?,°P""',' ■'andSlnoh with connections, In
good condition; also some 2>6-lDch minch. new
M. A. Butler, 53 Linden St., Dorchester, Mass.

F°?,<S;^ «"",?'""'""'=«* "O"''"' business, city of
.h™i''™'^'/,'"'!J'®"c; "''»■''*■'*» 'eet of glass, one or
three acres of land. Stock at appraisal. Very little
comnetltlon. Bargain; Investigate. Also 100 farms
Apply to PooRK's Farm agency.
IM Merrimack St., Haverhill, Mass.

rttv w?oA..,r V^"' plants; one store In center of
city. Electric light, city waterworks, ftreetcara: no
competition A man with small capital can make no
if%^„'""?'"°- "fj" '»" ""** sameat a sacrifice price
If taken at once. Good reason for selling. Address
A B. care American Florist.

UOR SALE--GRBAT BARGAIN - An energetic,
with »iSSf ImSU"'"''!' faforough Chrlatlan preferred
with about »I500 cash, can aecure a big bargain for
making money^ Growing city of 4000 population No
PfrSfn^'i^T '"V'? ™ ""O"' lDCl"<ll'>K tSn small towis
S,irt ». nn^!' ''^' """I"'' system, and atock must be
sold at once. Rare chance to the right party No
reasonable offer refused Address
H. A. Collins. Adml. Istrator, Havana. III.

F°Si-?'>n'',5^TT° ^yeenhouses, one 130x20, the other
and »«.h ' ".""^i™"','" ""'"''Le '"lek glass; hotbeds
b,h»hStn.. ''f/,",® ""^'°K "O"* now on hand. 30 000
Inhabitants within six miles; nocompetlon. as nearest
greenhouses are 24 miles. Two Mres good land
houses In good condition; steam heat: all new last
awa";'" oy^^h-r ''°"«'' '^"' K'™ Possesaron right
Addrea, ^ w H?'°®" ""i' °"°™ """'e »* selling.
Addresa E B. care American Florist, Chicago

Three small greenhouses at Weston, Mo • fly,,
acres in orchard, some small fruit, large barn
tvfo cisterns, two good cellars, one acre of vine-
yard, five-room residence. Town of about 2000
the only greenhouses in the county, eight miles
from Leavenworth, Kas.; thirty miles ffom Kan-
sas City Reason poor health. Fine prospect for
fruit. Price $1250.00. Address p i^w r

C. H. HOLLIED, Norton, Kas.

30 Very Fine PLATE BOOKS

for salt'; leather bound; nearly new,
some never having been used. 125 plates
in each— Roses and Ornamentals exclu-
sively. |t.7S each; |S0 for the lot, cash.
Address Plate Books, care Am. Florist.

For Sale

Three Greenhouses, 20.^80 each, two short
spa n to sou ch . one even span ; steam heat,
live years old, best cypress material,
stocked with plants, etc. Possession
given immediately, houses to be moved
Good town, 5000 people. Sell altogether

only. Write (or particulars

JOHN UEB£R. Mary vi lie. Mo.

FOR SALE.

E.xcellent establishment of 7000 square feet of
glass in Chicago suburb. Stocked with carna-
tions, smilai and miscellaneous plants; ly. acres
of good land; 8 room dwelling. Would like to
dispose of place by JLay 1, it possible, as I am not
able to give it my attention.. Address

MRS. P. F. LAW. River Grove, III.

FOR SALE

240 acres of land on Isthmus of Tehaunte-
pec, state of Vera Cruz, Me.xico. For full
particulars write

ROLAND HUGHES,

846 New York Life Bidg. KANSAS CITY. MO.

FOD SAI F -^ flrst-class greenhouse business
II .."no^ •'''°"' ^ "''es from Chicago.

Have 11,000 square feet of glass and considerable
valuable ground. Located m central part of city
of about 20,0tO population makes the property
quite ugh priced. Any live florist with small
capital can purchase a fine range of flass very
reasonably; doing a flne business. Can give long
lease of ground with privilege of buying or will
sell part of ground. Everything is as good as
new and :i bargain— a chance vou won't often get
Good reasons lor selling. Don't inquire unless
you mean business. Ad's Florist. care Am. Florist

FOB SALE

A tine farm of 439 acres of rolling land under
cultivation, a fine dwelling, good water, plenty of
fruit trees. An excellent opportunity. Write for
particulars. Price, $5,500.

A large plant situated in a large town in Ohio,
60,000 ft. of glass. A modern place, fully equipped
and stocked. Three dwellings. City store, furni-
ture and equipments. Reasons for selling and
price will be furnished on application.

Any of the above named properties is a flne bar-
gain, and those desiring to purchase will do well
to communicate with us. These are only a few of
the properties that we have for sale and leasiu"

SMITH & SMITH,

p. 0. Box 869. 345 Sixth Ave , PITTSBURG. Pt .

For Rent.

Seven Greenhouses, Three Acres of
Ground, Barn and Dwelling; Five
Year Lease, thirty minutes froin New
York Market; well stocked for Spring
Trade. Stock can be bought reason-
able. Apply

Chas. A. Iffinger,

Sub Station No. 34. Brooklyn, N. Y.

TELEGRAPH CODE

OF THB

AM. SEED TRADE ASSOGIATION

In either stltr or flexl ble cover, addbbss obdbbs to
AiyiERICAN FLORIST CO.. CHICAGO.

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May 12,

Fairbury, 111.

Trade is keeping up very well for this
time of the year. Planting in the field is
now the order of the day, as we have
had a fine rain and all outdoor stock is
smiling. A. Milne has his carnations all
in the field, about 4,000, and is now
planting violets. J. Milne & Son have
about 6,000 carnations set and are at
work with the violets. They report a
fine trade. Kring Bros, are to erect a
carnation house 30.x 125 and will also
add a new Kroeschell boiler. They
report trade twenty-five per cent above
last year. They have 7,000 carnations
and 5,000 violets now in the field. K.

Stevens Point, Wis. — Macklin Bros,
have purchased land at Marshfield upon
which to build greenhouses and establish
a nursery.

Vl)o!^aIe flower/\arK?fe

CINCINNATI. May 10.

Boiea, Beauty, select 25 00

" " medium 10 00

" Bride 3 00<S 6 UO

" Bridesmaid 3 00® !• 00

Meteor 3.00<. 5 00

Perle 3 00® 4 00

Oaniatlona 1 00^ 1 50

fancy 2 00® 3.00

Lily of the valley 3.00

Gladiolus 4.00® t> 00

Oallas B.OO® 8 CO

Stocks 2 00

Sweot peas 2.11O

limllal 16.10

Adlantum 1.00

Common ferns .20

AsparaKUB 50.00

St. Loms. May 10.

Botes, Beauty, short st«m8 1. 00® 5 no

medium 8 (JO® 12 60

fancy 15.00,826 iiO

" Bride. Bridesmaid 4.00® 8.00

" Meteor 4 00® 8 00

" Perle Wootton 3.00® 4 00

Osmatlons, common 1 00

fancy 1 fO® 2.f0

Sweet peas 50® .75

Callas 6 OU® 8 00

Harrtsll B 00® 8 00

emllaz 12.60®16 OO

Adlantum 6)® 1.00

Asparagus 15.UXa6O.0O

MILWAUEEB May 10.
Bosei, Beauty, long ...perdoz 3 00@4 (X)
" medium " " 1 50® 2.5'J

" " short " " .60® 1-00

Bride. Bridesmaid 2 00® 6.00

Meteor 2 00® 6.00

" Kalserin 6.00® 8 00

Carnations, ordinary 1.60® 2 00

fancy 2.0C® 3.00

Violets 60® 1.00

Datrodlls 3 00® 4 00

Lily of the valley a.Oj® 4 00

Roman hyacinths 2 10® 3 01)

Narcissus 3 00

Callas 8 00(<«15 00

Harrlsll 12.60*16 00

Mignonette 2.00® 3.00

Adlantum 76® 1 CO

Common ferns 26

Bmllai 15.00

Asparagus 65.00

Qatax leaves .20

PTTTSBCBO, May 10.

Boses, Beauty, fancy 25. 00® 36 no

extra 15.(0820 00

N >. 1 ID C0ai2 00

culls 3 OOw 5 00

" Bride. Bridesmaid 4.oa®10 uo

Meteor 2.00® 6 00

" Perle 3.00® 6.00

Cusin 2.00® 4 00

Oamatlons, ord'nary 76® I 50

fancy 2 00® 3.00

Lily of the valley 2 00® 4 00

Harrisll 3 00® 6.00

Sweet peas 50® 1,(0

Panslee 6()® 76

Daisies .W® 1.60

Mignonette 75® 1 60

Bmllax 16 00®20 00

Adlantum 7fiW: 00

Asparagus 35 006.50 00

DENVER, May 9.

Roses, Beauty, select .' 26. 00635.00

ordinary 8.00®I5.00

" Bride. Bridesmaid 4.00® 6.00

Meteor 6.00® B, 00

Perie, Wootton 3 00® 5 00

Carnations, ordinary 1 OO® 2.00

fancy 2.00® 3 OO

Lllyof the valley 4 oo

Callas 12 50

Harrtsll 12 60

Daffodils , 4.00

Tullp« 4.00

Sweet peas .76

ABparagns 50 00

Smllax 16 00@:7.00

Ferns .80

Oalazleaves .20

SPRING SALE nnTHin Di AiiTC 5f:iKe ^

I ^ Rosebank
I ' Vy Nurseries.

In order to make room for new importations shortly to arrive we will offer for
sale during March a fine lot of Cattleyas. Dendrobiums. Oncidiums and Cyp-
ripediums of the varieties most suitable for commercial purposes.

This is an excellent opportunity for florists to secure desirable varieties of
orchids clieap, as the prices have been made low in order to move the stock quickly.

Each. Dozen.

CATTLEYA LABIATA, the largest and most popular of the kind % .7i J 8 00

DENDROBIUM FORMOSUM, bridal bouquet orchid 50 5.0O

ONCIDIUM VARICOSUM, enormous yellow sprays 1.25 12.00

CATTLEYA TRIAN/E 18 00

i.N. B. These Mants are fully established, being principally from last year's importations.)

^nrAI ■! We have taken from our propagating cases a surjilus of voung
Or CUl AL stock of which we offer

A(!ALYPHA SAi^DERII. nice plants, 3>i-in per dozen, 11.00

DRACAENA TERMINALIS. nice plants, 2V4-in " 1.00

{Special prices will be quoted on application /or these plants in quantity from the sand.)

W. A. MCFADDEN.

OUR TERMS ARE STRICTLY NET CASH £

UPON RECEIPT OF STOCK. xosebank," S

CINCINNATI. £

WEILAND-AND RISCM

GROWERS AND SHIPPERS

59 Wabash Ave.

CHICAGO

d?

AM. BEADTIES, Per dozen,

extra long. J3, 00 to $4.00
" 24-in. stems, 2.50
20 ■' •• 2.00
short " 1. 00

Per 100

IWRNATIONS, tancy..$J.noto$3.00
ordinary, 1.00 to 1.50

BRIDES ".. 4.00to fi.OO

llKlliKSMAIDS 4.00 to 6.00

MKTEdRS 4.00 to 6.00

I'ERLES 3.00 fo 5.00

VALLEY 3H0ti) 4.00

TULIP.S 3.00 to 4.00

LIL. HARRISII

CiLLA LILIES

VIOIjETS, double

single

ADIANTDM

ASPARAGU.S 50c

SMILAX

GALAX ..,$1.25 per M.

FANCY FERNS, $1.50

[No. I conlaii

WILD |N°2 :;

SMILAX|^°;^ ..

I No. 6

Per

$6.00 to j

8.00 to

.60 to

.5(i

.75 to

100
! 8.0Q
12. .50

12.50 to

20.00

per M.

.20

ns 15 lb9.»2-5'l

20 "

3.5(1

35 ••

J. 50

40 "

5.50

50 "

6.50

PricBS Subject to Ch:inq:e Wlthoat Notice.

Get Our Prices on Cariiatiini Cuttings and Kosi? Plaut.-^,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

FANCY OR DAGGER FERNS.

.\lso Wreaths and Festooning of all kinds for
Decoration Day. Engai;'' .^■^lu^ frriis now and
uthiT goods for Decoration Day and be sure of th^-ni.
CROWL FERN CO., Millington, Mass.

Pirate mctitiort the .-imcrtcau Florist when wntiug.

WE ARE BOOKING ORDERS NOW FOR
THE NEW CROP.

FANCY AND DAGGER FERNS.

Will begin shipping first week iu May.
Price, $1 00 per 1000.

Spc'cial discounts to the wholesale trade. Write

or telegraph us.

Caldwell the Woodsman Co.. Inc , Evergreen. Ala.

Please mention the Aniencan Fionst 7vhen ivnting.

A. ELBERFIELD,

Wholesale riorist.

Florists' Supplies.
Consignments Solicited.

1005 Seventeenth St., DENVER, COL.

SHIPPING LABELS !£»

• Cut Flowers

Printed in two colors on gummed
paper; your card, etc., in black and
leaf adopted by the S. .A. F. in red.
Very attractive. Price per 500, $2.85;
per 1000, J4.5ll Send for samples

ELECTRO or THIS iEAF, POSTPAID, $1.29.

American

Florist Co.,

^. CHICAGO.

SUCCESSFUL SELLERS

are the successful growers who advertise iaJ^J^>l*^<^J*J*>l*

-THE AMERICAN FLORIST.

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51 WABASH AVE..

CHICAGO.

CATTLETAS, $4.00 per Dozen.

AM. BEAUTIES, Es. long

24-inch stems,
20 ■•
short "

CARNATIONS, fancy

standard vara. asst.

BRIDES

BRIDESMAIDS

METEORS

PERLES

VALLEY

TULIPS

LIL. HARRISII

Per Doi

en.

$2.50 to

»:i.00

3.0O

1.50

1.00

Per 100 1

$2.00 to

S3 00

1.00

3.00 to

4.00

3.00 to

4.00

3.00 to

4.00

2.00 to

3.0O

3.00 to

4.00

2.00 to

3.00

6.00 to

8.0O

Per 100.

CALLA LILIES JR. 00 to $10.00

ADIANTDM 75

ASPARAGUS 50ots.

SMILAX IS.&Oto 20.00

GALAX Green or Bronze, $1.25 per M. .15

FANCY FERNS... $1.50 per M. .20

r No. 1 contains 15 lbs .. $2.50
wirnsMTTAV No. 2 '■ 201bs..3.50

/ca?uleU^st N°- * " ^^ '"^ '^'S"
((..awwell s.) No. 5 ■• 401bs..5..5O

[No. 6

50 lbs.. 6.50

Prices subject to change without notice.
CATALOGUE OF CARNATION CUTTINGS NOW READY.

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McKellar £ Winterson's

Modern Supply House

is the place to buy your CUT FLOWERS, SUPPLIES, SEEDS, Etc.
MASSACHUSETTS FANCY FERNS, looo $1.50; 5000 lots, $6.25

Other specialties, ORCHIDS, FANCY ROSES, FANCY
CARNATIONS, SELECT VIOLETS.

WESTERN AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED!

Srw-cT.!lo^o\V'™ IMPERIAL PLANT FOOD AND FERTILIZERS.

l@"For prices on Cut Flowers see Chicago.quotations in this paper.
All stock at lowest possible prices. write for catalogue.

^ McKELLAR & WINTERSON, wA^is^H^ I'v... CHICAGO.

BRANT&NOE,K:

WHOLISALE
GROW RS OF

Ship Fresh Foses Direct from Greenhouses to
Retailers. Careful y Graded. Prices Right. TiyUs.

Please ntfttliun the A menea n Florist luheti -writing

GEO. REINBER6,

Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers.

BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

All stock at lowest market rates. Send in your
orders.

61 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

PETER REINBERG,

Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers.

500.000 FEET OF GLASS.

Headquarters for American Beauty.

Carnations, Blooms and Cuttings.

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, IlL.

It ii good business policy
to meDtioD the

.AMERICAN fLORIST

when you write to an advertiBer.

Wbol^ale [lower/\arK5fe

CHICAGO. May 11.

Roses, Beauty, extra long stems 3.00

30 Inch ■' 2 50

24 " " 2.00

20 " " 1 60

•• " 15 " " 1.25

' 12 " • i.no

II t, g ti II ^^

Bride, Bridesmaid 4.0O®'m 00

Perle 3.00® .0,00

Meteor 4.00® li.OO

La France 4.00® i^.OO

Golden Gate 12 00

Carnations 1.00® 1.60

fancy 2.00® 3.00

Ulyof the valley 3.00® 6.00

Lilacs 26® .50

Mignonette 2.00® li.OO

Dutch hyacinths 4 00®10 OO

Narcissus , 3 00® 3 00

Harrlsll 8.0O@10 00

Callas 8 00@10 00

Tulips 4.00® 6.00

Sweet peas 1.00® 2.00

Adiantnm 60® 1.00

Common ferns .15

Fancy ferns .20

RmUai 12 60®16.00

Asparagus 60.00®li0.00

64 WABASH AVE.'
CHICAGO

8. E. Cor. WahBsh Ave. and Randolph 3t.

E. H. Hunt

THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR

WHOLESALE-

CUT FLOWERS

Hunt's Flowers
Qo Everywhere

76 Wabash 4ve., CHICAGO.

Bassett&Washburn

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Cut Flowers

Wholesale Dealers and
Growers of

GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL.

A. L. RANDALL ^

Wholesale Florist

Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash-
ington St., Chicago.

Write tor special gaotatlons on large orders.

WHOLSBALE

GROWER OF ROSES.

DEAI.EB DI

CUT FLOWERS,

J. A. BUDLONG,

37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL

Mention the American Florist.

Benthey & Co.

F. F. BENTHEY, Manager,

Wholesale Gommission Florist

41 Randolph Street CHICAGO.

^7~ConBignments solicited

1. G. PRINCE & CO.

Wholesale Gut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Agents tor the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attanltoi
paid to shipping orders.

76 & 78 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHIOAaO,

Wholesale Cut Flowers

504 LIBERTY ST. 'PHONE 2157.

CONSIGNMENTS

SOLICITED.

Florists' Supplies

Please mention the American Florist.

1276

The American Florist.

May 12,

Samoei S. Pennook.

AM.

Wholesale Florist,

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street PHILADELPHIA, PA.

VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES.

BEAUTIES AND

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, WILL BE OPEN FROM 6:30 A. M. TO 1000 P. M

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND.

BOSTON...

FLOWERS

Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies.

Prloe Xvla-ta mfalle<a.«

e^ Bx-oxnfleld St., BOJSTO^f, »<IA.SS.

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, " """""i^^! Si'l^l* """•

WELCH BROS., Proprietors

Block Letters, S2.O0 oer

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR^THe'rESt' GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

NOT.CE=-WELCH BROS.. Sole Agents for "%V8TEDT8.Jrnr„or,e.^^Lot^e^s and Emb.ems

GHORMLEY k PERKINS,

Wholesale
Commission Florists.

New and Commadious Establishment ^ ^
at 57 W. 28IH SlREtT, NtW YORK. •^'^

Prepared to handle large or small consign-
ments of out Hewers lo firowers' advantage.

TELEPHONE 2200 MADISON 5Q.

Wbol^ale power/arK^

/ifholesale Florists,

JOBBERS IN

Always on Hand:^^^^ PLQRJSTS'

SARNAtlONS

i.»- j^fjr- 1 SUPPLIES

}■

^, I FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.

84 Hawley Street. BOSTON.

H.G.BERNING

Wholesale florist,

SUCCESSOR TO

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO....

1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

CHAS. B. STAHL

Wholesale Florist,

17 S. 11th St.. Telephone 63-64. pniLADELPillA.

Ordera by mall, teleerapta or telephone win
receive prompt attention.

ConalRnmenta of good stock solicited.

Plfasf mention the American FUniil when u'iil:ng.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S

COLOR CHART

li now accepted as the standard In preparing colo

desorlptlona, by many foreign bonsei at

well as in America.

PRICE IB CENTS POSTPAID.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 322 Dearborn St Chicaac

PHILADBWHIA, May 9.

Boses. Tea J

" " extra 4

Beauty, extra 20.

" ■■ arsts 8

Carnations

fancy 2.

Lily of the vaUey 3

Violets

D Mignonette ■

Asparagus ^^■

Bmllai 1'

Adlantnm t-

Boston, May 9.

Boses, Beauty, extra

" " medium y.

" culls 2.

Bride. Bridesmaid. Meteor 1.

" extra 6

Brunner 12

Carnations, ordinary 1

' ' fancy 2

LllTof the vaUey ?

Daffodil J 1

Tulips 1

Longlflorums »

Cailas o

Mignonette 1

Smllax 20

Asparagus

5:1® 3.00
00® 800
00^25.00
00@15.00
50® 1 60
00® 3.00
00® 5.00
60® .16
50® 2 00
00@T6 00
00® 26. 00
00® 1 50

.00® 20.00
00®10 00
CO® 5.00
00® 4 00

00® 8.00
.00a25.0U
,00® 1.60
.00® 3.00
.00® 4.00
.00® 2 00
,00® 2.00
.00® (i.OO
1.00® s.oo
.00® 2.00

oo@25.aa

50.00

HEADQUARTERS

O'^eSTER**
.HtNN YORK

GIVE

US

A

TRIAL.!'

WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

Roses. Carnations, and all kinds of
Seasonable Flowers in Stock.

MJU C VICTIIIIS Wholesale Com-

Wnii Ti KAOlinilf mission Florist,

481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.

Also Dealer In FlorlsU' Supplies k Wire Designs.

LEO. NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist,

C. A. KUEHN,

Wholesale Florist,

tl22 PINE STREET,

r- LOUIS, MO.

|»-A complete Hue of Wire Designs.

N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS.

^'??h"o'S"^''^94d. PHILADELPHIA, pa.

Consignments of Choice Valley and Rotet solicited.

Geo. M. Moss,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance Phone 1-41-26 D.

Consignmenti ol Rosei. Carnationi, Violett toHcltwI.

Milton W. Woodroffe & Co.

Successors to WM. C. SMITH,

Wholesale Florist,

1604 LUDLOW STREET.

•Phone 1-43^69-A. PHILADELPHIA.

Conslg^nments Solicited.

ELLISON & TESSON,

Wholesale Shipping

FLORISTS

3134 Olive Street, jt J* JH SU LOUIS, MO.

HOME CROWN STOCK.

...GEO. M. KELLOGG...

'"'"'i'nre'w'e'si: Cut Flowcrs

Give us an order and we will please you.

Our Greenhoutet at PLEASANT HILL. MO.
Our Store, 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY. MO.

|^~LONe DIBTANCB 'PHONE AT EITHER PLAOB

JOHN B. FERGUSON,

Wholesale florist,

6515 Fifth Ave, PITTSBURG, PA.

LoNe Distance 'Phonb 2985.

Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets.
Solicited.

J. M. COHEN. WHOLESALE FLORIST.

-ALWAYS ON HAND-

ROSES.

CONSiaNMENTSrSOUCITED.

PINKS AND VIOLETS.

22 Chapman Place^ BOSTON. MASS.

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TOP GRADE

Carnations

BEAUTIES,
BRIDES.
BRIDESMAIDS,
METEORS.

VIOLETS and LILY OF THE VALLEY,

JOHN I. RAYNOR,

49 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

Telephone No. 1998 Madison Square.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Commission riorists.

SUPERB VIOLETS.

Telephone 2065 Madison Sqr. 42 WOSt 28tll St., NEW YORK CITY

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.

Wholesale Florist,

New Telephone Ko. 1803 Madison Scinare.

43 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

WALTER F. SHERIDftN,

-^m FLORIST

'"-^z''u^t.oull°- 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

Roses shipped to all points. ^ Price List on application.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice out flower stock.
31 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square.
Price list on application.

Please mention the American Florist when writing.

THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN
NEW YORK CITY FOR

Violets % Carnations.

GROWERS and UYERS make a note of this. It
»ill be to your advantage.

WWI. H. GUNTHER.

.... 30 West 29th Street,

New Telephone No. 551 Madison Square.

Please Mention the American Florist.

FRANK MILLANG.

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,

408 E. 34th Street,

Cut Flower Excliange. NEW YORK.

Telephone 299 Madison Sqoare.

N. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry.
Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o^clock
Every Momlne......

DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT
FOR ADVERTISING.

JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary.

Please Mention The American Florist.

MOORE, HENTZ & NASH,

Wholesale Commission Florists,

At rooms of N. Y.
Cut Flower Co.

119 and 121 W. 23d St.,

NEW YORK CITY.
Telephone 733— I8th.
Ctinlcest Stock Shipped on a Comnalssion.

Choice Carnations

Choice Roses ,^1^

Traendly & Schenck

NEW YORK CITY

New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq.

38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange

Wbol^ale flower/\arKjJi

Niw YORK, May 9
BoseB, Beauty select 10

" " medium f>.

" " cujls 2

" Brldeamald, Bnde, Meteor

Select 4.

" Jaeq.. Brunner c.

CamatlonB

" fancy 2.

Lily of the valley 2

Yellow narcissus 1,

Tulips

Mignonette I.

Sweet peas

Callas 3.

Harrlsll 3

Cattleyag ?a.

Smllax 15.

AsparaiarUB *J5

" Sprengerll.perdoz. bunches 1@
Adlantum

BtJFFALO, May 10.

Boses. Beauty 1.1.

" Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor :1.

" Perle, Nlphetos 3

" Kalserln 3.

Carnations 1

liily of the valley 3.

Violets

Mignonette 1.

Sweet peas

Daffodils 3

Dutch hyacinths 3.

Harrlsll 3

Callas 6.

Tulips 3

Smllax 15

Adlantum 1

Hardy ferns, Qalax leaves

Asparagus 50

IXI®20 00
00® 8 00

m& 5.00

50® 2 00

uoa c 00

00®lti oo
50® 1 25
00® 3.00
OD® 4 00
00® 3 00
50® 1 00
00® 3 OO
.50® .76
00® 4.00
00® 4.00
00050 00
00®20 00
00@35.00
1 50
.60 .76

O0®40 00
00® 8.00
00® 5.00
00® 8.00
00® 4.00
00® 4.00

CO® 4.00
75® 1 00
00® 4 00
00® 6 00

oo®;2.oo
oo®io oo
mm 4.00

0U®20 oo
.00® 1.50
.20® 25
.00®75.00

MILLANG & CO.

Commission Florists

48 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square.
Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited.

The New York Cut Flower Co.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,

112 and 114 West 24th Street,

T«lephone733-l8th. NEW YORK.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Sliipping Ordert.

Tlie Cincinnati
Cut Flower Co.,

tmm^TX WHOLESALE FLORISTS.

Consignments Solicited.
Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

Please mefidon the Amet ican Florist when writing.

Ford Bros...

tj{ ^Wholesale Florists

III West 30th Street. NEW YORK.

Contignments Solicited. 'Phone, 157 Madison Sq.

M. A. HART,

COMMISSION FLORIST,

Can supply KOSES and CARNATIONS In
beat quality and any quantity; VIOLETS too.

44 WEST 29th STREET.

Tel. 326 Madison Square. NE\N YORK,

ROSES.

VIOLETS.

JULIUS LANG

33 West 30th Street. NEW YORK.

CARNATIONS. VALLEY.

Telephone 280 Madison Squarb.
Remember us to our advertisers.

POPULAR WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWER HOUSE

J.K.ALLEN'S

At the new address, 106 West 28th St., New York City, draws the crowd. Consignments carefully handled
and well sold. Excellent facilities. J- J- J- J- Telephone 197 Madison Avenue.

Nowwehave FDW C HORAN Ro^^s.

TULIPS. ^M fc^ W W ■ '^^ all "^^ I ■ J 1 ■ ^ J The best of each variety

DAFFODILS.
FREE8IAS.
PANSIES,
SWEET PEAS.
VALLEY.
OnANGE. BLOSSOMS

47 WEST -ZSTH ST .
Madis'on Squa .....NEW YORK.

CUT FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE.

The best of each variety is
market free from mildew.

VIOLETS,

in any quantity,
Special or Ordinary.

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The American Florist.

May i2y

The ^eed Tmi^e.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

AlilXANDER BODGERS. Pres.; ALBERT MCCri/-

LonoH, Vlce-Pres ; 8. V. Willard, Wetherefleld,
Conn., 8ec'r and Treas.

Chas. p. Braslan, of the Braslan Seed
Growers Co., is now in San Francisco.

Visiting New York: Thos. A. Cox, of
the Cox Seed Co., San Francisco, Cal.

Dahlia, pjeonia and canna stocks
seem to be well cleaned out all over the
country.

The necessity of replanting in large
areas of central Texas has brought a
scarcity of cotton seeds.

W. W. Barnard & Co., Chicago, report
trade fully up to expectations, with some
items nearly exhausted.

Visited Chicago:— H. W. Buckbee, of
Rockford, III ; J. J. Van Waveren, ot L.
Van Waveren & Co., and Mr. Taat, of
M. Van Waveren & Sons, Hillegom, Hol-
land.

The new Porto Rican tariff imposes a
tax of 214 cents per bushel on com and
6 7-10 cents per bushel on beans. Agri-
cultural implements, not machinery, may
enter free.

Portland, Ore. — Buell Lamberson
of the Lamberson Seed Co., died Mey 4.
Mr. Lamberson was a prominent mer-
chant and president of the Title Guaran-
tee and Trust Co.

The Resistance of Seeds to Heat.

M. E. Schribaux, in the Revue Horticole,
records some surprising results obtained
in experiments in killing insects among
seeds by the application of heat. Weevils
were dead after two minutes exposure at
a temperature of 122° and many other
insects at 140°. The indications are that
this treatment will also destroy the eggs
of insects and the spores of fungi, experi-
ments being now in progress to deter-
mine these points.

The surprising thing about the experi-
ments is the great resistance to dry heat
shown by most seeds. It was found that
the cereals, excepting com, withstood a
temperature equal to the boiUng point
of water, for an hour, without their
germinating power being in the least
affected. One variety of wheat was
exposed for ten hours to this temperature
and still germinated 100 per cent.
Another variety alter one hour's exposure
to a temperature 25° above the boiling
point germinated ninety-five per cent and
the same variety after an hour's exposure
to 36° above the boiling point germi-
nated fifty-six per cent.

The conclusions drawn are that by
short exposures to these high tempera-
tures all animal and vegetable parasites
may be destroyed without injury to the
seeds, while in some cases this treatment
actually increases the germinative powers
of the latter. It these results are con-
firmed by further experiments the dis-
covery will be of great value to seedsmen
and agriculturists generally. In the
treatment of grain for the destruction of
smuts, alone, this method would be of
exceedingly great benefit to the farmer.

The spraying of roses with hot water
and the dipping of greenhouse plants in
hot water for destroying insects has been
more or less in use for a long time, but
we do not recall any previous reports of
such extreme applications of heat as
those described by Mr. Schribaux

SPECIAL BULB AND FLOWER SEED OFFER.

iSeeds.

, 15c;

Nasturtium, Tom Thumb, mixed, per H
per lb., 40c;.per 100 lbs.. $35.00.

Nafturtiums, tall mixed, per ^ lb. 15c; per lb,
35c; per 100 lbs., 130.

Aster. Semple's True Branching Mixed, per %
oz., 20c; peroz., 50c; per lb., 45.

Aster. Semple's True Branching, white, red and
shell pink, per % oz.,20c; per oz.,75c.

Alter, Queen of the Market, the earliest of
Asters, white, crimson, blue and red in separate
colors, per li oz., 15c; per oz.. 50c.

Begonias, .single tuberous rooted, pink. .crimson
and yellow iii separate colors, 3Cc per doz., $2
per 100; 118.00 per 1000.

Lilium Aufalum."-9, in fine condition.. M.50 per 100.

Lilium Spec. Rubrum, 7-9. $4.50 per 100.

Lilium Spec. Album, 7 9. *5.75 per 100.

Oxalis summer flowering mixed, 7c per dozen,
25c per 100, *1 .W per 1000.

Tuberoses, No. I, Double Pearl, choice bulbs, 76c
per 100; |6 per 1000.

Tuberoses, No. 2, Double Pearl, 35c per 100; $2.50
per leOO.

Send for our quotations on Roman Hyacinths.
Paper White Narcissus, etc.

217 and 219 Market Street

SEEDSMEN.

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FERN SPORES SOW NOW!

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra large package of fresh Spores, sufficient for 3000 plants,
with full cultural directions, postpaid for $1.00.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

ESTABLISHED 1802

T

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SEEDS

Floris's are invited to send lor our quotations on

FORCING BULBS,

ROMAN HYACINTHS,

LILIUM HARRISII,

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM,

Etc., Etc.

We are large importers ol HIGH CLASS BULBS.

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

VICK'S SEEDS fL.

ALL nOME-GROWN SEEDS.
A-^sT^i^ i— < : k-oz. i-oz.

Vick's Daybreak, pink $i.50 $4.00

" Purity, white 2.00 6.00

Branching Comet, white 2.50 8.00

Vick's Branching, in colors,
white, pink, crimson and pur-
ple each 25 .75

(;^"Ttaae list, also Garden and Floral Guide now
ready. Send for it.

James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N.Y.

NOTICE.

'We lire now ready lo t^ivf you LOWEST
estimates for FIRST-class stock of

Freesias, Harrisii.Callas. Romans Paper White Nar-
cissus, Hyacinths, Tulips, Van Sions, Japan
Longiflorum, Azaleas. Etc.

Send us list and we will '.;ive H<;ures. Address
H. H. BERGER & CO.. (Est! 78) 47 Barclay St , N.Y

Order now your Bulbs while vou can
make money with

Paper White Narcissus Grandiflora,

EXTRA. S4.00 per 1000,

free Marseilles. Packing free^ 1st Dec. settle-
ment. Very low prices on application for ROMAN
HYACINTHS and other French Bulbs for forcing.

A. BERNARD, Grower and Exporter,

Caraueiranne, Var, France.

LOW PRICES on BULBS & PLANTS

Amaryllis Equestre. $4 per 100; A. Formosissima,
$3; A. .Johiisoui, $15; A. Yittata, $20. Anemones
tor fall iDlooming, $1. Begonias, single. $2 50;
double $4. Callas. Spotted, $2; Little Gem $2.50,
Fragrance $10, Yellow $25. Blaclc 110. Caladium
Esculentum 5 to 7 $2. 7 to 9 $4, 9 to 12 $7. Cannas,
mixed. $1.50; named, $2 up. Crinums, $7. Dahl-
ias, mixed, or to color. $4; line named sorts. Cac-
tus or others. $5 per 100. Gladioli. 2d size, $4 per
1000. Gloxinias, $3. Hyacinthus Candicans, .50c to
$1. Iris Germanica, .$1.50. Ipomoea Pandurata, $3.
I. Mesicana, monsters, $30. Lilium Aurat"m. $5.
L. Album, $t>; L. Superbum. small, $1.25. Maderia
Vine tiOc. Monlbretias $1 Oxalis $1 per lOUO. lig-
ridias$1.50. Tuberoses, 1st size 75c, 2d size 30c.
Milla, Bessera, Cyclob, $1 per 100.

PLANTS. Asparagus Sprengeri. .$3.50 to
$20. Astiibe Chinense new, fine, $10. Begonia
Dulce Zeppelin. $10. Hibiscus new sorts, $10.
Lace Fern. $5. Baby Primrose, $2.50. 2 new Sal-
vias. $8. Tropa'olum Phopbe. .$6. The Edelweiss,
soon to blooom, $6. Myosotis Sutton's Gems in bud,
3 colors, white, blue, pink, $4 per 100, The Hardy
Chinese Begonia, sweet scented pink flowers,
leaves otive and red; 8 by 10 inches! ! grand, $6 per
100. New Begonia Gracilis, finest pink bedder, $6
per 100. Japan Morning Glory Seed, finest strain,
$1 per lb.. 10c per oz. Not less than 25 of any
kind at 100 rates.
A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia, Fa.

Please mrution the American Florist when w Uing.

ROEMER'S
Superb Prize Pansies j

1^

The finest strain of Pansies
in the \Vorld

INTRODUCER AND GROWER OF ALL THE
LEADING NOVELTIES.

Highest Award Inter. Exhibition at Hum-
burg, 1897. Catalogue freeoD application.

Fred. Boemer,

Seed Grower. QUEDLINSURG. GERMANY.

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Primula Siuensis. Rolker's large-flowering, M oz.
$3..50; packet 25c. ; best English mixture, packet
50c. Cineraria hybr. grandifl., choicest English,
packet 50c. Cyclamen splendens grandifl., 500
seeds $2 50; separate colors, 100 seeds 60c.; best
English mixture, packet $1.00. Asparagus Spren*
gerii, 1000 seeds 16.60; 100 seeds 75c. Pansy. Rolker's
Giants, M oz. $1.25; packet 25c.; Trimardeau, H
oz. 75c. ; packet 25c. Other seeds see general Trade
list, mailed free.

August Rolker & Sons, s2P«yst.. New York.

Please meniion the A tnet ican Florist when wt tlttig.

American Florist Advertisements
Work Every Day.

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DREER OFFER OF

Young Palms nr Growing On

We have to offer a laige stock of the following varieties in excellent condition
which if potted up now will double Iheir value during the summer months.

ARECA LUTESCENS.

2-inch pots *1.00 p.T dozen, $«.00 p'-r 100, 150.00 per 1000

KENTIA BELMOREANA.

2;ji-inch pots $2.00 |.ir do/cn, 115.00 per lOO, $100.00 per 1000

3 " •■ 3,00 •• 25.00 '• 200 00

4 '■ " 4,50 35,00 " 350.00 " "

KENTIA FORSTERIANA.

2'4-inch pots $1 50 perdozi-n. 112.00 per 100, $100.00 piT 1000

3 " ■■ 2.50 ■' 20.00 '• 175 00

LATANIA BORBONICA.

2M-inoh pots 6u c^nts |«r dozen, $5.00 per ICO, $10.00 per 1000

CYCAS REVOLUTA.

New importation, dormant stems, true Ioiii:-le;ived variety, a fine fresh lot just received. Steins
weighinK from4 to50pounds each. 25 to lOO lbs. at 10 cents per lb ; 250 lbs. at 8 cents per lb.;
.500 lbs. at 7 cents per lb.

HENRY A. DREER,

714 Chestnut St. PHILADELPHIA.

Florists and Seedsmen

It will pay you well to send me list
of your wants and get my prices
before placing your orders for

DutGll Ws%

for delivery in the early autumn.
HYACINTHS, TULIPS. NARCISSUS.
FREESIAS, CROCUS, SPIR^AS.
LILIUM LANCIFOLIUM. Etc . Etc.

AU Bulbs carefully grown and guaranteed first-
class and true. No auction stuff or trash .
Correspendence solicited.

GEORGE E. DICKINSON,

No. I Broadway, NEW YORK, N. Y.

Also Nursery and Fruit Stocks of every description.

HARDY ROSES

Strong tw/o-year-old plants, in all

the best varieties.

Hollyhocks, Phlox, Paeonies>
Pyrethrums, Pansies,
Specialties. J- ^

StND FOR CATALOGUE.

M^jri'riy"'"'" Woods Holl, Mass.

Roses

Extra Strong stock
from 2>^ -inch pots.

Splendid assortment of hardy sorts.
Send for price list.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., N^i

eWARK,
NEW YORK

MADEIRA VINE ROOTS OR TIBERS.

2000 Madeira Vine, No. 1, $1.25 per ICO. 2000 No.
3, 75c per lOO. Cash with order.

E. Y. TEAS, GRBENS FORK. IND.

sggsgggggsggggsggggggggggsgggggggsgsggsgfe;

Double Your Bank Account.

That is easily done by a little enterprise during
the next six weeks. You can make money at

DECORATION DAY

On our new Metal Wreaths which are made up in delicate combinations found
in no other stock. And the prices are surprisingly low. Moss Wreaths, Cycas
Wreaths, Immortelles, Capes and Artificial Flowers are all first-class. We
give you extra inducements on

COMMENCEMENT BASKETS.

They are up-to-date salable goods in many styles, with high handles. They -^^
are cheap and many thousands of them will be used for school graduations
next June. Send for special prices on them.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,

50-52-54-56

North Fourth Street,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Please mention the Arnerican Florist when wrili»e

^'AimSi'£SiS^.i

Everything in the

CUT FLOWER

line.

WIRE WORK,

the kind
that will give satisfaction.

and a
complete line of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

I HOLTON & HUNKEL CO.,

ll p. O. Box 103.. » ivill-w-a.t;*lz:ee, -wis. r

OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1900 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU
PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS.

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The American Florist.

May 12,

The (Nursery Trseie.

AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN.
W. J. Pbtkrs. PreB.; D. 8. Lake, Vlce-Pres.
QlORGZ C. Sbaoeb, Rochester. N. Y., Secy.

The San Jose scale is not dead; it's
only busy breeding.

There is no complaint as to the profit-
ableness of prices for nursery stock this
spring.

Stabk Begs., of Louisiana, Mo., have
opened business with their new nursery
of 300 acres seven miles south of Hunts-
ville, Ala.

Prof. John Craig says that the buds
of cherries and domestica plums have
been very generally killed throughout
Iowa and that small crops may be
anticipated.

Nurserymen who report heavy demand
for decorative material say that many
planters ask for Liriodendron tulipifera,
certainly most beautiful but difficult to
transplant unless small.

One of the signs of the times is the
impatience of planters and the demand
for trees for immediate effect. With
many nurserymen this branch of the
business has been large the past season.

It is Greystone, the estate of Samuel
Untermeyer, at Yonkers, N. Y., to which
the Ellwanger & Barry Nursery Com-
pany is to supply 30,000 trees and shrubs
this spring. Gustave Amrhyn is the gar-
dener at Greystone.

Nurserymen's Silver Anniversary.

On June 13 and 14. the tvrenty-fifth
annual convention of the American Asso-
ciation of Nurserymen will be in session at
the Chicago Beach Hotel, Chicago, where
the meeting of 1899 was surrounded
by so many pleasures that the vote to
repeat the experience was unanimous.
The programme, as outlined, will be brief
and will afford larger opportunity for
queries and discussions along practical
lines. Of addresses, other than the pres-
ident's, there will be four, by Prof. N. E.
Hansen, R. C. Berckmans, N. W. Hale
and N. H. Albaugh. The social features
will be made much of and the attendance
promises to be the largest on record, but
Secretary Seager emphasizes the import-
ance of procuring certificates when pur-
chasing railroad tickets, in order that
mischance may not deprive the members
of the reduced rate of a fare and one-third.

Baltimore.

THE MARKET GARDENERS NOW DEAL IN
FLOWERS.— OUTDOOR MATERIAL INTER-
FERES WITH GREENHOUSE PRODUCTS.—
SOME GOOD DESIGN WORK.— A SCULPTOR'S
SUCCESS.

Even the market florists are not having
everything their own way now, for most
of the vegetable growers are bringing in
boxes of lilac, or a more or less choice
assortment of hardy perennial roots and
and plants, "pineys," "bleedin' hearts,"
phloxes, etc., all offered at prices that
defy competition. To be sure the quality
and condition as well as the manner in
which they are prepared for sale generally
defy competition, too, but if it suits the
buyer, why should we "kick"? The happy
public will not buy carnations or roses
while they can decorate a room with
sprays of lilac at a cost of a nickel,
neither will they invest in neatly grown
pot plants invariably, while they can get
a "chunk" of larkspur or daisy for hall

the money. As long as flowers are
bought, however, there is no real cause
for complaint. Given the love of the
Ijeautiful, expressed in the culture of
flowers, and the quality of plants or
flowers purchased will depend largely on
the financial condition of the purchaser.
Then why should we feel blue if poor
clerks or seamstresses take advantage of
the only chance they get in the year to
get some little brightness into their hum-
ble lives? Let us console ourselves and the
market florists with the thought that
"Its an ill wind that blows nobody any
good."

In wandering about the city one sees
much in design work that would be bet-
ter unseen, but sometimes, even in stores
not on Charles street, a piece of really
good work comes to light. Mrs. Diede-
man made up a standing scroll one day
last week that was very artistic. It was
about four feet high and eighteen or
twenty inches across. The extreme edge
was of white carnations, then a row of
Bridesmaid roses, and from them,
irregularly jutting out into the pure
white of the principal surface were buds
of the same in groups of from one to six
or seven. This pleasing idea of irregular
and free arrangement was carried out in
the lettering, which, instead of being con-
fined to one or two stiff, straight lines,
was divided into five lines, each contain-
ing a word in large letters.

Prices are undoubtedly fast hastening
to the summer level. The cool and

uncertain weather has had no apparent
effect, either on the over-production of
flowers or the falling rates. Carna-
tions are increasing in quantity. Roses
are not much behind, and all that is
needed to give the "coup de grace"lto the
greenhouse bloom is the advent of the
paonia.

Hans Schuler, son of Mrs. Amelia
Schuler, a florist at 322 West Saratoga
street, continues to win high artistic
honors in Paris, where he has been study-
ing at Julian's Academy of Sculpture and
under the guidance of St. Gaudens. He
has just been awarded one of the Rine-
hart scholarships and will establish his
own studio this season. Mr. Schuler is
only 24 years of age. Mack.

West Beookfield, Mass. — H. S.
Brown's greenhouses were damaged to
the extent of $500 by fire on the morning

of April 30.

Lebanon, Ind. — Paul Tauer, of Peru,
has arrived to take possession of the
Lebanon Greenhouses, which he recently
purchased.

Birmingham, Ala. — C. H. Reed claims
to be the oldest florist in this vicinity,
having established his business twenty-
four years ago.

Port Wayne, Ind.— Miss Belle Flick
has a pink carnation seedling of which
much is expected and which has been
named Clara Belle.

10.000

Fin, Scarlet, Bed, White, 'Willow
leaved, English and Turkey, 4 to
10 feet.

100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes.

Catalogue on application. Send estimate of wants for prices.

THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Glenwood Nurseries, MORRISVILLE. PA.

XUE SXOKRS A; HAIIKISON CO., Box 936 . PAINESVIliLE, OHIO.

Leading Amprlrao NurMerjmen, offer one of the Blost I'omplele AHSOrtments of

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, BULBS, ETC.

46 Years. 44 Gr«enhou«eH. 1000 Acres. Correspondenoe Sollelted. Cntnloflr Free.

ROSE PLANTS :

Good,

ealthy
Stock.

BRIDESMAIDS

K4ISERINS

BRIDES

PERLES

3-inch,
$4 per 100,
k$35 per 1000.
/ 2V2-in.,
I $3 per 100,
)$2.^i per 1000.

Oe&sli ■watln Order

Martin A. Magnuson,

3309 N. Western Ave.. CHICAOO, ILL.

Excelsior Pearl Tuberoses.

SPLENDID BULBS IN PRIME CONDIIION.

I'c-r 1000

First size, 4 to 6 inches $5.00

Monster Bulbs 8.00

Sixond size, 3 to 4 in. (all blooming bulbs)... 3.00

DAHLIA ROOTS,

Twenty superb varieties, $4.00 per 100.

CANNA ROOTS,

Clias. IleiidiTson, Chevalier Besson,
Ami Pichon, Mixed Red, all |10 per 1000.

CASH WITH ORPER.

J. r. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J.

Large Elms.

O C tlue specimen Elm trees 6 to 9-inch
^ O caliper, 25 to 40 feet high, with well
developed heads. H:ive been several times
transplanted and will lift with excellent
roots and balls of earth. Send for price list.

SAMUEL C. MOON, """"iSW PA.
NEW SHELLBARK-ltlCKORY Ml,

"Hornor's Special."

RARE EVERGREEN TREES.
200 OOO HANDSOME SHADE TREES,

and Meech's Prolific Oui""^*- ■'' i-'r<atly reduced
prices. Catalogue fkee.

CHAS. B. nORNOR & SON, Mt. Holly, N. J.
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦

^ ELECTROS... 4 ^

For Catalogue Purposes.

WE have a large assortment of
strictly high-class halftones of
which we can supply electros suitable
for catalogue illustration. If you need
anything in this way, state your re-
quirements and we will submit froofs
of the illustrations in stock
Price for cash only 15 cents per square inch.

♦ THE AMERICAN ELORIST CO., 4

^ 324 Dearborn St.. CHICAGO.

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PRICE LIST.

ROSES.

i;'']iutii's. if>uK ....
!ne(]ium ,
short

lirid^s au<l Miiids .

Meteor

I'erles

Roses, s<^('-on(ls

pir do/. . $3.00—
. •' 1.50— )B3.00

.75—

per 100. -1.00— 6.00

4.00— 5. CO
3.00-

CARNATIONS.

Standarl sorts

. IJ'T lOO. i

!l 5(1
3 00

MISCELLANEOUS.

1,25

4 00

.75

l';roiii(*3 per doz., $0.75—

Harrisil, t6. 00 per ICO, " 1.00—

Callus •■ 1.00-

Mignonette " .25—

Foraet-MeNots, $1.00 per ICO, " .15-

Viilley per 100, 3.00-

SweptPeas " .60—

Pansies " .50 —

^largueritps " .50 —

Niirclasus Toeti'-us ■' 1.00 —

DECORATIVE.

Asparafius per strin;^, $0.50—

Galax, grt'en and bronze, per 1000,

,$1.50 per 100,

Ferns $3.00 per 1000, -

Feres, Maiden Hair, choice.. . " .75 —

Leucothoe Sprays "

Snu];i-\ (scarce) per dozi'n, 2.03 —

Extra select an<J inferior qualities charged for
accor(iing to value.

l®"Choicc stock will always be
shippe(i, when procurable, unless
otherwise ordered.

.20

1.00
1.00

E. C. AMLINa

WHOLESALE

CUT

FLOWERS

32-34-36 Randolph St.,

CHICAGO.

WALTER S. HE F FROM, MQR.

Quotations are subject to change without notice.
Regardless of prices quoted all stock will be billed
at lowest market rates.

ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS. "P. & D." AT COST.

Use the Code

Carnations our Specialty

We are Chicago Sales Agents for E. G. Hill & Co.'s Choice Flowers.

"" 10,000 EXCELLENT stocky 4-in. Latanias

ready for shifting, $20 per JOO; $190 per JOOO.

WALTER RETZER & CO. ai.I"bTt"^uVSs.

2045-59 Clarendon Avenue, CHICAGO.

NEW

DEUTZIA GRACILIS ROSEA.
PHILADELPHUS MONTEAU O'HER-

MINE, from 2V4-iuch pots.

Hardy Herbaceous Perennials
our Specialty.

Send for price list. NORWOOD NURSERIES,

Rea Brothers. NORWOOD. MASS.

Please mention the American Fiortsl when ivyjting

NEW ROSES ::::

GRUSS AN TEPLITZ, an e.xceedingly 'leal-
thy, strong iirnwiog forcint; rose, similar to
Liberty, but a strnnser thrower.

MAD. RENE BERARD, the improved Mad.
(Japucinn. Fine stock. Write for prices.

BOSTON FERN, strong 2y2-in., $.5.00 per 100.

THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove. Pa.

Circulation

which

Circulates

The actual paid circulation of the
American Florist is, we believe, the
largest in its class. The contents
are of real present value and are
preserved for reference. Advertisers
who use regularly our columns estab-
lish permanent business with the best
trade in the United States.

660. fl.

PEKIN, ILL.

^ 23 Greenhouses. . .

60,000 reet of Glass.

We olTer to the trade over 3d,00o youns; Roses,
following varieties: Am. Beauties. Perles. Woot-
tons, Met'-ors, Brides, M.iids, Belle Siebrecht,
Golden Gntc We believe in shifting young Roses
often. All stock offered in 2-V4-in. pots has been
shifted from 2-in. and is t-qual to most stock
advertised as 3-in., and when we send it out is
well established. Send 50c or $1 for samples and
prices.

COLE us.

Golden Bedder. Yellow Q,ueen, VerschatTeltii
and mixed.

GERANIUMS.

12 to 15 OOO best bedding vars. in 3 and 4-in. pots,
p ine lot of

HtLIOTROPE, SALVIAS, DOUBLE

PETUNIAS, In 4-inch pots.

CANNAS.

Six varieties, fine phtnts, in 4-in. pots.
Hanging baskets of

SPRENQERIl and BOSTON FERNS.

PANSiES by the thousands.
In fact, we have a large lot of mixed stuff in
small pots. Write and tell us what you want and
we will try and fill your order.

GEO. A. KUHL.

DORMANT ROSES.

2 yr. H. P's., Own Roots, Our Selection,

per 100, $13.00.
2 yr. H. P's., Budded, Our Selection,

per 100, $11.00.
Crimson Rambler, Strong 2 yr, $15.00.
Crimson Rambler, 3 yr, $20.00.

CLEMATIS. HYDRANGEA, PAEONIAS,
AMPELOFSIS, ETC.

Vaughan's Seed Store

84 and 86 Randolph St., CI1ICAG0.

Strong: Plants

Brides, Bridesmaids, in 2yi-\a. pots; Ameri-
can Beauties in 31/2-in. pots. All good,
sirong, healthy Stock; will sell them very
cheap tor cash.

T. O'COKSTVOI*.

Blachgtone Blvd. PROVIDENCE, R. I.

Do not hide your light under a bushel.
Tell the people what you have for sale.

1282

The American Florist.

May 12,

Our PasTiMEs

Announcements of coming contests or other
events of interest to our bowling, shooting and
oyoling readers are solicited and will be given
place in this column.

Address all correspondence for this department
to Wm. J. Stewart, W Bromfleld St. , Boston, Mass. ;
Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.;
or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St.,
Chicago, 111.

With all our enthusiasm over bowling
we seem to be far behind our friends in
Germany. A Berlin paper of recent date
tells of a 100 days' tournament which is
to take place this summer in that city,
the first prize being a furnished villa,
with horse and carriage and other luxu-
ries included.

At New York.

Monday evening, May 7, was full of
surprises at the bowling alleys and some
of the bowlers got a gait on them that
was suggestive of great possibilities for
next August. Philadelphia and BufJalo
enthusiasts are advised to make a note
of the figures attached to Larry Hafner's
name herewith. Mr. Hafner is not a bit
puffed up over it.

Player 1st 2d 3d 4th 5th Av

Hafner 170 109 229 138 219 173

Thielmann 169 157 183 154 163 1&5

Lang 161 146 163 153 156

Traendly 188 115 118 141 130 138

Duckham 116 131 121 123

Stewart 107 104 94 124 172 120

Burns 112 128 123 116 116 119

Herrington 85 104 92 94

At Philadelphia.

The bowlers are having great times.
Last week saw nine games of 200 or bet-
ter, Hamilton equaling the single game
record, with a game of 24-7, and setting
a new mark for three games, with 209,
213 and 207. The others who distin-
guished themselves were David Scott,
200; W. K. Harris, 210, 216; Geo. Ander-
son 211. The following are the records
for last month:

Player

games

Av

Player

game

Av

Johnson

...87

171

Walker....

...1..n

143

. 79

16S

31

Moore

....12

163

Starr

10

141

Harris

...80

16J

Westcott ..

11

141)

160
154

Kift

Lamb

10

14

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Kuenstner...

.. ..54

1.37

Allen

...62

1.53

Rebcr

36

137

A. L. Brown.

. ... 22

149

^Vatson —

28

128

Archer

. . . .21

149

Turner

51

125

Connor

...26

14K

Baker

17

r'3

Scott

....18

144

Burton

11

107

Anderson

27

143

Syracuse Visits Utica.

On Saturday, May 5, eleven husky
Syracuse florists came to Utica for the
sole purpose of "doing up" the florist
bowlers here, but, as the appended scores
show, they were doomed to an inglorious
defeat. They were met at the depot and
escorted to the greenhouses of Peter
Crowe, where the prize winning roses and
Adiantum Bardii were viewed, and where
a very satisfactory test was made of the
Bard patented nozzle. They were then
escorted to Music Hall, where a dinner
was served, a pleasant feature of which
was the presence of the older members of
the trade, Peter Crowe, Wm. Mathews
and C. F. Baker. After dinner the bowl-
ing match was held. Syracuse did her
best to win, going to the extra precau-
tion of bringing along her "Bishop" and
her "Bard" t sing her praise, their
"Camp-bell" to give us warning, and
even a "Ham" for our succor in case of
need, but with all their Smil(i)es
they were not Fox(y) enough to win and
got "Dunn" in the matter of total pins.

although by games they won two out of
three. This is the third match in the
series, which now stands two to one in
favor of Utica. Following is the score:

.SYKAcrsE 1st 2d ;Jd Total

Dow 168 125 104 397

Smilie 121 102 149 372

Davis 121 101 114 336

Bard 118 102 102 322

Hani 94 110 99 303

Hullcr 104 112 110 326

Fox 100 108 99 307

Campbell 94 116 142 352

Terry 98 97 109 304

Dunn 98 116 112 326

Bishop 110 117 100 327

Team totals 1226 1206 1240 3672

Utica 1st 2d 3d Total

Baker 103 132 160 395

P.Crowe 117 108 86 311

C.Mathews 148 179 97 424

Rowlands 97 109 137 343

Kaufer 91 115 90 296

Hillebrandt 138 114 102 3W

Spencer 105 127 108 340

Pfeiffer 126 150 106 382

W. Mathews 66 137 79 282

II. Mathews 99 106 136 341

Somers 119 109 105 333

Team totals 1209 i:!86 1206 3801

W. J. Crowe.

At Denver.

Yes, "fair Robert of Philadelphia," it is
something of a waste of time to spend it
shooting at pins so close together that
it's hard to miss them, but it's great fun,
and, judging by some of the published
scores, there are a few gentlemen in the
City of Brotherly Love who might wish
for narrow alleys like ours. Here are our
scores for Tuesday, May 8:

Player 1st 2d 3d Av

Scott 170 203 198 190

Applegate 140 227 184

Berry 154 216 168 179

Maulf 157 157

Benson 171 119 173 164

Valentine 202 111 133 149

P. s.

At Chicago.

In the eight games played to determine
as to which of the members of the Chicago
club would play the St. Louis boys,
Phil. Hauswirth beat John Degnan out
for sixth place by an average of one pin.
It was then decided by the two to play a
match to consist of ten games, total
pins to count, to decide the matter.
Eight of these games were played on
Anson's alleys on the evening of May 4,
with the following result:

Degnan— 169, 138, 144, 142, 194, 151,
159, 151; total, 1,248.

Hauswirth— 125, 177, 130, 127, 143,
172, 155, 151; total, 1,180.

The latest advices are that the St.
Louis party will not be here May 13, as
previously announced, and the contest is
indefinitely postponed.

With Philadelphia Gunners.

The redoubtable Florists' Gun Club
met defeat in the first of a series of shoots
with the Silver Lake Club, breaking 223
targets to their opponents 233, out of a
possible 300. The contest was at twenty-
five targets, twelve men on a side and
here is the florists' record:

Harris IH

Park 23

Coleman 22

Ried 20

Bell 20

Dor]. 15

After the team shoot Anderson won
two sweepstake matches, breaking four-
teen in a fifteen target event and making
a clean record in a ten target match.

The following is the record of the club
shoot May 8; twenty-five targets at

Burton 16

Webster 7

Cartledge 20

Hallowell 21

Anderson 23

Landis 18

known and twenty-five at unknown
angles:

Names Known Unkn

Hallowell 24 23

Anderson 25 21

Park 24 22

Coleman 21 21

Cartledge 17 21

Dr. Smith 18 17

Harris 16 16

AVebster 16 7

Sheeler 12 10

Bell 19 16

Burton 17 15

Dorp 14 13

McKaraber 13 11

Eis. nlohr 18 8

Westcott 13 11

Parsons 12 15

Clark 14 7

Hause 12

Hdp. Total
6 53

6
3
6
6
8
13
14
20

14

16
13
13

8

Hallowell, 3; Park,

52
49
48
44
43
42
42
42
42
41
41
40
39
37
35
21
19

Points — Anderson, 3;
Coleman, 1.

Following is the score for the individ-
ual match for the high gun trophy, fifty
targets, twenty-five known and twenty-
five unknown angles:

Harris 29

Hallowell 47

A nderson 46

Park 46

f'oleman 42

Cartledge 38

Smith 35

Bell 35

Burton 32

Dorp 2?

Parsons 27

Eis<-nlohr 26

McKaraber 24

Westcott 24

Webster 23

Sheeler 22

Following is the score at fifteen flights
of doubles:

Park 26 Eisenlohr 20

Hallowell 24 Coleman 20

Bell 23 Cartledge 20

Andersiin 22 Harris 16

Following is the score at twenty-five
singles, thrown fast, at unknown angles:

Harris 21 Burton 15

McKaraber 19 Sheeler 15

Dorp 17 Hause 9

Westcott 17

Fake Reading Notices.

At a recent meeting of the Chicago
Trade Press Association, an organization
whose membership comprises the most
influential trade journals in the west, it
was determined to take some action to
protect manufacturing and mercantile
firms from the depredations of the "fake
write-up men."

A number of alleged trade journals,
several of them being printed in the
southern states, send out thousands of
circular letters to merchants and manu-
facturers, enclosing proofs of ingeniously
prepared write-ups. Each person to
whom a letter is directed is led to believe
that he has been selected because of the
prominence of his firm. The men whom
it is sought to victimize are informed
that no charge will be made for the
printing of this complimentary notice,
but that sample copies will be sold at 15
cents per copy, or at 8 cents per copy in
thousand lots.

These journals have no legitimate
standing in the community and repre-
sent nothing except the desire of their
managers to extort money from business
men. The circular letters are so shrewdly
worded and the office of publication is
usually so far removed from the persons
to whom the letters are sent, that many
firms have been victimized. Almost
every department of industry is repre-
sented by one or more reputable jour-
nals, and manufacturers and business
men generally are advised to communi-
cate with publishers of whom they have
some knowledge before being led into
fake schemes.

DuBois, Pa.— W. J. Olds has sold the
Park Greenhouses to C. P. Hayward.

Des Moines, Ia.— I. W. Lozier, who
has been ill all winter and who recently
lost his store and Easter stock by fire,
has suffered a relapse and is again seri-
ously ill.

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We are the Oldest, Largest and Most Reliable Gut Flower Gommlsslon House in tlie West.

CIT nOWER
PRICE LIST.

Ileiiuties, lon!^

niedinni.
" short

Peril-

Bride, Bridesmaid...

Meteor

Roses, our sel., iiss't.
Carnations, extra se-
lect fancy

Fancy stock

Medium firade

I 'it do/.

lll.OO to|4.00

■iOOto 3 00

,75 to 1.00

Per 100

3.00 to 4 00

3.00 to 6.00

3.00 to 6.00

3.00

S.OOto 4.00
LSI to 2,00
1.00 to 1.50

CALL ON us IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING TO SELL.

HgONEY ON DEMAND.

Wc pay all shippers every Monday.

Don't let anyone owe you. Ship to os and

gfet the market price and the cash each week.

KENNICOTT BROS CO.

42 and 44 East Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL.

CIT ELOWER
PRICE LIST.

IVr 100
Callus and Harri.sii. .$8.00 to $10.00

Pansies 50

Daisies 50 to

Mignonette..: l.OOto

Lily of the Valley. . . 3.00

Alyssum 25

Narcissus Poeticus.. 1.50

Tulips 2.00 to

Sweet Peas 60 to

Pa>onies 4.00 to

Corn Flower, 25c per 100, $2 per M.
Galax 20c per 100, $1.25 per M.

1.00
2.00

3.00

.75

6 00

This year's customers must be ours next year. The VALIES we give are our best advertisements.

PARNATIdN^ PRnM 9nil am the New and Leading varieties.
UHnilnllUllu rilUlfl uUIL strictly rmsi class, write is por prices.

BOSES, from 3H-in. pots. 100 1000

Beauties $6.00 $60.00

Brides 4.00 38.00

100 1000

Maids $4.00 $.35.00

Perles 4.0O 35.00

LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS

JAMESTOWN.
I N. Y.

Guamnteed strictly flrst-chiss stock and free from disease. Cash discount on 1000 lots. 500 at 1000 rates; 50 :it 100 rates.

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CARNATION
....CUTTINGS.

I'.T 10(1 Per 1000

BRADT $3.00 $25.00

McGOWAN 75 5.00

PINGREE 75 5 00

ARGYLE 1.00 7 50

SCOTT 1.00 7 50

TRIUMPH 1.35 10.00

FLORA HILL 1.26 10.00

AKMAZIM)Y 1 35 10.00

ROSE PLANTS

from 2V4-inch pots. Per 100 Per 1000

METEOR $3 00 $26.00

BRIDESMAID 3 00 25.00

BRIDE 3.00 35.00

LA FRANCE 3.50 30 00

AMERIC\N BEAUTY

Rose Bushes 2.50 30 00

GEORGE REINBERG,

1 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. «

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Please nwntiou the Aniri ican Flunst ^vhen iv* ilin^.

CHICAGO CARNATION GO.

E.xtra strong plants of JOOST
from soil, $16 00 and $20 00 per
1000, according to size.

JOIvIET, = ' ir^i^

F»len.ty of I^lo-wers for

DECORATION DAY?

TRY ORDERING SOME OF YOUR SUPPLY FROM
US— JUST TO FEEL SAFE.

We Make a Specially of

GRANDIFLORA CAPE JASMINE BUDS,

(The large kind), and prompt filling of "Quick Time" orders.

SEASON: May 8th to June Sth.

SUPPLY: Ample to fill all orders.

QUALITY: 100% better than '99 cut.
GUARANTEE: Fresh and fragrant conoition on arrival at destination at any

express pt int in United States or Canada.
EXPRESS RATE: 20% less than cut flower rates, and in some instances even

more favorable.
PRICES: 75c per 100, J6.50 per lOCO. 500 at 1000 rate.

"Alvin is the largest
t.'ape .Jasmine shippiu
po-nt in the worlrt."

LARGE
Stock of

FROM
SOIL.

READY FOR THE FIELD

CARNATIONS

write for prices on what you want

Geo. Hancock & Son,

Grand Haven,
Mich.

We like to have you tell our advertisers
that you read our paper.

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Indispensable Adjunct

To a successful wholesale business is an up-to-date,
accurate, complete Trade Directory. Such a
book, 387 pages, containing the name and
address of every florist, nurseryman and seedsman
in America, new list of private gardeners and horti-
cultural supply concerns and much other informa-
tion will be mailed from this office on receipt of $2.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL.

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The American Florist.

May 12,

Cincinnati.

STATE OF TRADE AND THE MABKET.— BED-
DING PLANTS IN GOOD DEMAND. — E. G.
HILL STARTS FOR EUROPE. — OTHER
NOTES.

Business has been rather ()uiet at the
stores the past week but the market
florists report a good trade in bedding
plants. The supply of stock has increased
enormously, especially incarnations, and
prices have dropped several points during
the vreek Roses meet with a more
steady demand and sell at fairly good
prices.

K. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., started
on May 2 for England, France and Oer-
iiiany and no doubt will bring with him,
on his return, many new and interesting
things.

The new store of J. A. Peterson, at
Race and Fourth streets, is nearly com-
pleted and will be the finest and best
equipped in town.

Charles Jones, of Walnut Hills, has
started in the greenhouse business in con-
nection with his McMillan store.

R. Witterstaetter is shipping regular
consignments of his celebrated Enquirer
to St. Louis and Chicago and reports
good returns. H. Schwarz.

Kankakee, III. — Faber Bros, report
trade good but they ha ve some surplus
stock which they have been consigning
to Chicago; they are well pleased with
the returns.

Lenox, Mass. — Samuel Henshaw, of
the New York Botanical Garden addressed
the horticultural society last Saturday
evening, his subject being "The West
Indies and Porto Rico."

Ethel Crocker

30,000 plants from soil for April and
May delivery. Crocker has filled every
claim made for it and is worth a trial by
every grower who wants the best pink
carnation in the market.
25 for $2.50 100 for $10.00; 250 for $18.75;
000 for $75 00.

DIMCICC I'^r-»>'U (aiicl

Two good bedding novelties. Trans-
planted seedlings at $1.00 per J 00. A
few of myregularstrain. Write for prices.

DWARF PETUNIAS.

Adonis, carmine with pure white throat,
and Snowball, a pure white; they are
always in bloom and a good plant for

retail. 25 ol fach lor $1.00 or $2.00
per 100. from 2-inch oots.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

WM. MURPHY

Wholesale Carnation Grower

station F, CIMINNAII, OHIO.

Kf\ISERIN»«»6flRN0T

GILT-EUGE STOCK.
tVPIant NOW for summer bloom.

ROBERT SIMPSON, Clifton, N. J.

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The ideal pink carnation. Strictly speak- ♦
ing, a commercial variety, yet size and \
exhibition qualities are not lacking. The
color is that happy shade called by the
ladies "just right." Its stem is unequalled J
■ rv j^ j-k by any carnation. It is a prodigious ♦

I I IIVII H^^ grower and the most remarkable pro- \
I I ■ 1^ I ■ \^^»^ ducer of high grade blooms we have ever

grown. An easy, rapid grower; makes
large plants from late cuttings. We can
promise prompt delivery after April 10th. Stock for delivery prior to
that date all sold. Cuttings positively free from rust and in other res-
pects very hard to duplicate. ^^^,^,^^jli,^^,^jH^^^jlt

Price: Poz., $2; 100, $10; 1000. $75.

GENEVIEVE

Our tjatatiilofiut; is now r«;ad>', tilvinL; conipkHe des-
t;rijitioti of above, also all of tlit^ othiT bif^ new ont^a
at introduci:rH' prict's. Also c<)inp.<-te list of standard
varieties, all the beat new and alaadiird chrysanthe-
mums. Catalogue sent for the asking.

H. WEBER & SONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

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WE HAVE OUR USUAL FINE STOCK OF

American Beauty Plants.

JOHN BURTON, Wyndmoor, Philadelphia, Pa.

60,000 WINTER FLOWERING ROSES

Grafted and on their Own Roots.

SEND rOR PRICES.

J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

GRIFTED ROSES,

.\in<-rii-iin Ucaiily, Kaiserin, Goldi ti
t^at<', $10 per 100.

OWN ROOTS, Esjf=

Golden Gate. Kais<Tin, Mi-tfor,
strong stock ready for 3'/^-in. |m'Is,
$4 per ICO. $35 per 1000.

S. J. RELTER, Westerly, R. I.
BRIDES and MAIDS,

2'/i-in., ready for a 3-in. shift

CASH $3.00 a 100,

wniioKDKit. $25.00 a 1000.

J. B. HEISS,

The Exotic Nurseries. DAY TON, 0.

P/ritSf' tutiifian thr A nifi icait I'loml when ;i'i ithtg.

CARNATIONS.

StronK and well-rooted cuttlnss ready now of the

followlnKvarletleB: PerlOO. PerloOO.

Eldorado «1.2fi 110 00

Scott 1.26 10 00

McCowan 1.26 10.00

Portia 1.26 10.00

Ivory and Silver Spray 1 00 U.OO

AlHo flne Lady H. CampDell. rooted

runners 76

JOS. RENARD, Unionville, Chester Co., Pa.

Boston Fern specialty

R'-ii(ly now, cut: Trorn Ijrnch fur fi and 7-iD. pots,
M.SO iincl $(V00 ppr dozen, vorv line. Small plants,
Jfi piT 100; $40 pcT lOno. OrdVrs bonknd for .lune
delivery. 100.000 BEDDING PLANTS, very fine.

Geraniums. M kinds, Coleus, Alternanthera, etc.,
etc. Send lor list. Ko<itiMl cuttin(:s (Joleus.

L. H. FOSTER, 46 King St.. Dorchester, Mass.

CARNATIONS.

Strong, Well-Rooted Cuttings.
Select Stock.

Per 100 Per 1000

6. H. Crane $6.00 $50.00

Morning Glory 6.00 50.00

Gen Maceo 6.00 5000

Glacier 600 5ooo

America 5 00 40.00

Gomez S.oo 40.00

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt 5 00 40.00

White Cloud 4.oo 30.00

Mary Wood 3.00 25.00

Mrs. F. Joost 3 00 25.00

And other standard sorts.

f. DORNER & SONS CO., liAJ.*'""'

Plea:>e mrution the American Florist 7vhen writing.

From llaLs, by mail 60c per 100; S4.0O per 1000

" 2-inch $1.50 " $13 00

Ilydrant^cas, .5-inch pots $3.00 per do/,.

4 inch pots 2.C0 "

" Rooted .■uttint'S,$1.25 per 10<i; $10 per 1000

Larti'- 111 lu en UK (Jann.-i roots $1.00 per 100

.Serui for sainpli-s. Cash with the order.

FRED BOERNER, Cape May City, N. J.

SPECIALTIES —

W08ES, from d-lnoh pots.

CARNATIONS, for all dellrerr.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
8MILAX.
PrlOMlow. Band tor Uat. VIOLETS.

W/OOD BROTHERS. FISHKIU.. N. Y.
PU'asr mi-nhnti thr Ami-tuati I-'toriit :chen wnting.

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2 1/- In. Stock.

ROSE PLANTS

FROM 2!^.-IN. POTS.

OOlDf N GATE. $3.50 per 100. i

KAISERIN. $3.00 per 100. \

PERU, $3.00 per 100. \

PETER REINBERG,

51 Wabash Avenue, tHICA'iO. P

•I'-u <r'i» H''i''i> (I'M' IP «i"i' i»'i"i' iiT'i* « 'r*i» «i M-'MMp V

V/dAC mrnfion the Amencan FioriU wfien jvtilinp-.

FINE R05ES

We offi-r the following surplus stock of Roses
roni 4-ln. pots, all healthy and wintered in cold
onst's, at $12 per hundred: Maman Cochet,
iaisi Tin AuKusta. Perle des Jardins. The Bride,
larieCuillot, President Carnot, ClothildeSoupert,
klnreclial Niel. Golden (;:ite, Marie A'ali Houtte,
n<l other jjiiod icinds.

loopes, Bro. & Thomas, wes'chMte^rp" **'

"It-ii^f mi-ntton till' A mt'i ntlii Fliirtst irhni :rt i/rrtg.

Roses Wanted.

^AA GRAETED BRIDES,
WWW 2 1-2 inch....

R. T. McGORUM, Nattck, Mass.

.arge-flowered Clematis, Sie'^lStKiiaT

jndersons, at ISc ; pacfalng free These are fine,
lealthy planlB of this beautiful flower, that I can
luarantee to kfow— In fact, I will replace free of
ihar^e, any that fall to do so.

W, H, SALTER, Rochester. N, Y.

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PERLE ROSES

$3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000.
Ai STOCK. BEST IN MARKET.

WIETOR BROS.,

51 Wabash Ave.

.CHICAGO.

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ROSE PLANTS

From 2Vo-in. Pots.

Per 100 Per 1000

THE BRIDE $3.00 $25.00

BRIDESMAID 3.00 25.00

METEOR ?.00 25.00

"yHESE are dean, strong
plants, fully up to the
character of the stock we
have sent out in previous
years. AH stock is guaran-
teed, all orders are carefully
filled and well packed.

J. A. BUDLONG,

37-39 Randolph St.,

CHICAGO.

FI.ACE YOUR NAME.

and your specialties before the purchasing florists of the entire country

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THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S

TRADE DIRECTORY

I^OI« lOOO

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addition there are the following valuable and absolutely

NEW FEATURES:

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This indispensable volume of 387 pages, strongly bound
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AMERICAN FLORIST CO.,

324 Dearborn St.

CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A.

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The American Florist.

May 12,

Washington, D. C.

Trade was ligbt last week, good stock
being quite plentiful but not much in
demand. Roses, lilies and carnations, to
a certain extent, have to make way for
lilacs and other spring flowers. Thomas
F. Walsh, commissioner to the Paris
Exposition, gave a delightful outing to
the Gridiron Club, Saturday, May 5, at
Chesapeake Beach, the party numbering
about 100. The large ball and dining
rooms of the Casino at the beach were
tastefully decorated by J. H. Small &
Sons. P- G.

Galena, III.— B. F. Vandervate raised
10,000 pansy plants and is finding them
ready sale.

Leominster, Mass.— William Kiss, for-
merly of Fitchburg, has taken a posi-
tion as superintendent of thefloricultural
department of the new establishment of
Boutelle Bros. & Chapin.

New Albany, Ind.— On May 8, at 2 p.
m., a severe hailstorm passed over this
city doing much damage. Of the florists
A. Rasmussen suffered the most, losing
about $100 worth of glass. J. Bett-
man & Sons estimate their loss at about
$75. Oscar Trinler lost about $15.

For Summer Flowers.

Marguerite Carnation, (whiti); Corn Flower,

(lilac ana blue); Qaiilardia, (sinizle); Poppies,
(oriental). The above at $4.00 per 100.

Cannas, started plants, Paul Bruaiit. Chas.
Hi-nderson, (Jueen Charlotte, Florence Vaughan
and A FerriiT, (bron/.i.') at $6.00 per 100. Geran-
iums, mixed varieties, strong plants from 4-inch
pots $7.00 per 100. Violet Clumps, California
and Farquhar. llO.no per 100. Pres Carnot Rose,
SOOSWand 3-ineh pots. $4.00 and $S.OO per luo.
Am. Beauty Roses, strong 3-inch pots, $6.00 per
100, $,=i5.C0 per 1000. Cash or satislaclory reference.

ROBERT F.TESSON.West Forest Park. St. Louis.

sooo

Lady Campbell Violets.

strong. Healthy Stocit Plants,

$4.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1000.
H. A. JAHN, New Bedford^ Mass.

NEW DAHLIAS^^

Largest and most complete collection of
new" and superior varieties true to name.
Write for special prices on list of wants.
Also High Grade Mixed Dahlias and Dahlias
under Separate Colors.

W. p. PEACOCK, Atco, N. J.

Edward B. Jackson,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only.

In any quantity, tor the least money.

STAMFORD. - CONN.

PANSIKS S^aTs^n^g

SMALL PLANTS ALL SOLD. None
■left but How. Ting plants from
Held at $2 00 PER 100 and up

C. SOLTAU & CO..

IMt Grant Ave,

JEKSEY CITY. N. J.

GARDENING

This 1b the paper to recommend to your
customers, the leading horticultural

Journal In America for amateurs

•2.00 Per Year. Sample Copies Free.

Ubersl tenns to florists who take sabsorlptlons.

THE GARDENING CO, m<::i!>i1!^ CHICAGO.

CHINESE

PRIMROSE SEED.

The finest large flowering, fringed varieties grown. Not to be compared to cheap imported seed.

Special florists' pkt. of 13 varieties, single and double, 500 seeds, $1.00.

PRIIVIULA OBCONICA GRAND. ROSEA. The finest of the improved obeonicas,

lOtU seeds, 50 cts.
CINERARIA SEED of finest large flowering dwarf varieties in best mixture, lOOO seeds, 50 cts.

The Home of Primroses. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.

Leading Chrysanthemums.

While: Ivory. Mldye, Bergmann, Robinson, Wana-
maker, Kalb, Woodford. Jerome .lones, Indepen-
dence, weeks Yellow: Golden Tropby. Henderson.
Johnson. O. P Bassett, Whlldln. Modesto, Yellow
Queen, BonnalTon. Lincoln, Bunderbruch. Pink:
Ivory, Glory d. PacIBc. Montmort, Morel. Perrln. Mur-
dock. Bronze: Cha» Davis Red; Geo W Chllds;
out of 2H-ln pots. S2 :'.0 per 100. t30 00 per 1000 Also.
White: I ady KltzwyKram. Chadwlcb, Mayflower,
Western Klnu Yellow: Pennsylvania. Golden Wed-
ding. Yellow Jones and H W. Relman. Pink : Autumn
Glory. Pink Jones. Red: Defender, Sclitimpton.
Bronze: Lady Hanhara; out of 'J^-ln. pots, $3 00 per
100. 125 00 per 1000. 600 or more of not more than 12
va leiles at 1000 rate.

ROSES. Bridesmaids, Brides and Perles, 2H-ln.,
$1.60 per lOO $.10.1.0 per lOOO. Good Stock. B Idesmalds,
Brides and Perles. ;t-ln . tj 00 per 100. Jlo 00 per 1000

Terms cash or will be sent C. (i. D Satisfaction
guaranteed or money refunded Secure your stock
by orderluB early. We are the largest growers of
(Chrysanthemums In Illinois.
POEHLMANN BROS. Morton Grove. Cook Co.. III.

;.^iiiiJiiii'Li'iiiii»Aiiwixiiiii>ii^»ii'ijiii»i'tiiiiii'ii*J^i^

VINCA MAJOR
VARIEGATA

;j From 2M-in- P^t^, strong, ready to shift, 'P.
%. $3 00 per 100.

GREVILLEA ROBUSTA

^ \'cr\' fine stock, from 2V4-iu. pots.

:;| " A bargain.

:;| $3 00 per 100.

j| Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. |

IVORY 'MUMS

Fine, clean Stock.
2':.- in. pots, $100 per 100; $17.50 per 1000.

BROWALLIA 6IGANTEA

2'/2-iii. pots, J3.00 per 100; $25.00 iJer 1000. 250
plants at lOOO rate.

Sei of best 1899 GERANIUM novelties, $3.00
per set, worth $4 00.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Florist.

1 A-.H I'LBASE. Waynesboro, Pa.

P!/-asf nit-nfion the A mcricati Florist when iL'Hting.

JOSEPH HEACOCK,

WYNCOTE. PA.

oRowiR ARECA LITESCENS,
»f KENTIA BELMOREANA,
.^ PHOENIX RIPICOLA.

WANTED !

250 GERANIUMS Beautc Poite-
vine, 2 1-2 inch.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

84-86 Randolph St., CHICACO.

FLORISTS***^

IF you have made any change in your firm
name or address, please send us your
corrected business card so that you may be
properly listed in next year's edition of our
directory. Send also particulars of any
additions you may have made to your estab-
liehment, either greenhouses or land.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 324 Dearborn St.. Chicago.

3TTTTTTTTnn!ITTTTTTTT!fTTTT!TTTTTnnfTTTTT!TTT!I

I BAY TREES
AZALEAS
AGAGIAS
FERNS
FIGUS

PALMS.

\ BepiaGloirede Lorraine

EDGAR,

t writ. r.r price,. WAVERLEY, MASS.

Bred in Old KentuGky

Pe
6000 Red Bruant GERANIUMS, 2 A 2H-iu..

50(10 •• •■ " 3i4-in

1000 AGERATUM Copes Pet, 2-in

1000 White or Purple HELIOTROPE, 3H-in
1000 White A Yellow DAISIES, 3-in

1000 COLEUS, all colors,
1000 CANNAS, mixed,

FDOrfSIAS,

CUPHEA— Cigar Plants,

MOON VINES,

2-in....
4-in....
3 in....
2-in....
3i4-in. .
2-in....

Large COB.EA SCANDENS, 3-in....
PARLOR IVY, 2i4-in..

rlOO
$2.00
4.0U
2.00
4.00
2.00
1.50
400
4.00
2.00
4.00
2.00
5.00
300

Cash with order.

C. L. BRUNSON & CO., Paducah, Ky.

A BARGAIN

111. Ssii;ar'{9li;a^s JBt;tll3S.

Caladium Esculentum.

Small si/.e per 100, $1.25

Medium size " 2.00

Extra large size " 4.00

Tuberose Bulbs.

Excelsior Dwarf Piarl. A No. 1 stock, 7.^c per
100; per lOOO, $6.00.

Sweet Pea Seed.

Very best quality mixed. Per lb., 20i.-; fj lbs for
$1.00, by express.

Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash With Order.

GEO. L. MILLER. Newark, Ohio.

Pieaic tueiition thr American Elori^t when renting.

CHRYSANTHEHUnS

Bessie Burton

Bonnaffon

cullingsfordil

Clory of Pacific

Iv ry

J. H. Woodford

Minerva

Mrs. John J. Clessner

Modesto

Mrs. S T. Murdock

Mrs. O. P. Bassett

Niveus

Rose Owen

Tne Queen

Mme.F.Bergmann Mrs. 'J C. Whilldin
miss Minnie Vvanamaker

And others from 2^\n. pots. *2 per 100,115 per 1000.

HARDY POMPON CnRYSANTilCMUMS

In 10 named varieties. 2W\d. pots. U 00 per 100; H5,00
per 1000. 10 named varieties rootea cuttiogs, II 00 per
100, »7 60 per 1000. "Cash with order.'

R. VINCENT JR. & SON. White Marsli, Md

rgoo.

The American Florist.

1287

GERANIUMS.

'Ih'- '■li"i''^l ■■tiindaril viiriclios, true to n:uni-'.

such lis iver\ I'l'ciy wiuits. Fine 2^-inch, J3.00 per

100 $:*i,nii piT lOUO. Uosi- Ucrnniums siime price.

Miuc. Sallerul, strong; '--iiich. 2c.

zt.oao 2"/J-lnch ROSES -Uridcs, Meteors. Miiids
"ivrl.'s anil Woottoiis, $3.00 per 100, J30 per 1000.
Kuisenii and Golden Gate, $4.00 per 100. This
stuck is strictly tlrst-class.

PETUNIAS- Double Fringed, the choicest varie-
ties to be had, includins; Snowball, strong 2-iD.
2c.. read.v May lOtli.

VERBENAS. 2oth Century Collection— 2-inch,

rett(]\ May lOtb. 'Je,

AOERATUM, Prlacesa Pauline— Strong, 2H-in.,

2V4c.; 2-in. 2c.
FUCHSIAS— Rooted cuttings, 10 choicest varie-
ties, Jl.llO per 100; 2-inch 2c.
VINCAS— 600 strong 4-inch and 5-inoh. Jl.OO per

do/en. to make room. Strong 2!4-incli, 3c.;

2-inch. 21'ic.
MARGUERITES— New Giant White.a grand sort,

and New Golden, strong 2-in., $2.00 per 100.
COLEUS— Strong 2-iDch. choicest varieties, $2.00

per 100.
SMILAX— Strong 2-inch, $1.00 per 100. Strong

seedlings, 50c. per 100.
aiANT COnET ASTERS (true)— Strong 2-inch,

2c. Lavender, pink and white and pure white.

lAwn WITH ORUEB.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III.

GOOD STOCK.

Per 100
.tOOO Geraniums, named, our selection, 4-in.. JR.OO

40LX) Obconica " 6.10

5000 Alternanthera, large leaved 2W-in., 2. CO

lOOO California Moss 2X " 1.50

500 'Mums, Mme. Desgranges 2H " 2.00

2000 Fuchsias, choice mixed 2H " 2.00

500 Variegated Vinca, trailing " 20.00

10(iO Hydrangeas. Thos. Hogg 5 " 15.00

20OO ^'lowering Hegouias, our sel 2H " 150

5000 Double Mixed Petunias 4 " 6. CO

1000 True Maidenhair Fern 2V4 " 4.00

500 Dracwna indivisa 6 " 15.00

The Morris Floral Co.,
CANNAS WANTED

OF THE STANDARD KINDS IN I'A
OR 3-INCH POTS.

Address, giving names, quantities and prices,

«PARK SUPT.,"

Care Amkuii an Florist Co., Chicago.

«»T/VT X'T'Gi ^ow is the time to order
V ± VXiXl X O Rooted Cuttings, Al stock,
free from disease; Marie Louise, Farquhar, Lady
Campbell, Swiinlev White and Princess of Wales.
1000 S. A. Nutt Geraniums, rootod cuttings. $17.50.

C^tX^USltilOIlSj sand and soil.' Day-
break, White Cloud, Gold Nugget, Flora Hill,
Melba, Jubilee, etc., ready to be planted out.
Send for price list.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids. Mich.

DRACAENA INDIVISA and VINCA VARIE6ATA

Per 100
4-in. pot Dracaenas (fine stocky plants) — JIO.OO

2M, " Vinca Variegata Vines 2.50

Plants " " " from flats.. 1.50

tii " " Mme. Salleroi Geraniums 2.00

Rooted cuttings of Coleus, Crimson Versohafleltii.
Golden Queen and Mixed, Vac per 100.

Cash With Order or C. O. L).
WM. A. CLARK & SON. 59 State St.. Watertown. N. Y

TO THE TRADE ONLY.

CANNAS. We have a surplus of dwarf, mixed

colors, I7.C0 per 1000.
DAHLIAS. We have a surplus of fleld-grown mixed

colors. $5.00 per 100.
Tobacco Dust $100 per 100; $18.00 per ton.
Nick Ohmer, Sample and Excelsior Strawberry Plants,

50 ets. per 100; »3.H0 per 1000.
MARK HANNA Strawberry. $10 per doz. Cash with

order THOMPSON'S SONS, Rio Vista, Va.

PETINIAS, DOIBLE fRINOED,^

From 2 inch pots Per 100, $2.00

GERANIUMS, mixed, 2-inch.. " 2.50
COB^A SCANDENS, 2-inch.. " 2. GO

E. I. RAWLINCS, QUAKERTOWN, PA.

Please mention the American Florist when writing.

BAY TREES

PYRAMIDS

AND

STANDARDS

A Grand Array of
CHOICE SPECIMENS.

Write for prices.

BOBBINK & ATKINS,

BUTHEBFOBD, N. J.

New Double Begonia
Semperflorens

(Lemoine's New Double Begonias).

BOULE DE NEIGE, double white,
NANCY, double light pink,
GLOIRE DU MONTET, double pink,
IRIOMPHE DE LORRAINE, double cerise
or cherry color, or very dark pink.

35c each; the set for $1.00, free by mall.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

Wyndmoor,

Montgomery Ca

Money Order Ollice,

Chestnut Hill,
Sta H.Philadelphia.

PA.

51 Wabash Ave.
Chicago.

THE NEW FERN

Nephrolepis

exaltata

gigantea

Has hroad leaflets and the looKest fronds of alt
the-Nephrolepises For beauty and drand epecl-
mena by far Burpasses the fameJ Boston tern
Fronds of an averaKe plant y to 12 feet long and
up. Price of nice young plants 25c each, 3 for 50c
post paid ; S5 per 100 by express.

Acaljpha IVfargiuata) good rooted cuttings,
mailed for $1 60 per 100. Kusselia Juncea.
good young plants, mailed for$l 50 per 100. Send
for price list of Plants, Bulbs. Seeds and Decor-
ative Slock,

SOAR BROS, Little River, Fla.

FLORISTS' ORCHIDS

The Finest and Largest Stock

in the world.

C AlinFD ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and
O/lllULK BRUGES, BELGIUM.

Send for List of Commercial Varieties.

A. DIMMOCK, Agent. 60 Vesey St., N. Y.

DraCEBna indivisa.-.. $10.00, Jlo.OOand J2().00perl00

bmilax, transplanted, strong 50 "

Coleus. rooted cuttings 75 "

Geraniums. S. A. Nutt. etc 2.50

Asters, trans. Queen of Market 50 "

Heliotrope. 3-in- Jersey Beauty 4.00 "

Asparagus plumosus seedlings 3.00 "

'• Sprengerit 3-in 6.00 "

Ageratum, Cope .-, pet.2i4-in 2.50

*• princess Pauline. 2H-in. . 3.00

Cash pleask. CBfl Hagenburgef, ^-^iP^r

Violet Plants IZL

MARIE LOUSE,
FARQIHAR,
LADY CAMPBELL,
SWANLEY WHITE.

Healthy and Clean.

J. B. DEAMUD,

Please mention the Americayt Florist when writing,

VIOLETS

strong, healthy, well-rooted runners of
Maria Louise Violets at $6.00 per 1000.

Cash With Order.
E. H. BLAMEUSER, Niles Center, III.

\riole^t«^. p^oo

FARQUHAR, cleun, choice runners $1.00

LA FRANCE, divided plants and rooted

runners 2.50

HLUE DAISIES, Agatha-a cu'lestis, 2^-inch

and from boxes, strong plants 2 50

CASH WITH ORDER.

LEO WELLENREITER, Danvers, III.

Pli-ase mrnlion the A merican Florist when

riling.

POTTED VIOLET PLANTS.

Clear of all diseast's. of the dilTerent varie-
ties. Per ICOO

FAKQDHAR $30.00

CAMPBELL 25.00

PRINCESS OP WALES 20.00

CALIP'ORNIA 30.00

In any quantity.

CREEN SPRINGS FLORAL CO..

Louisa County, Waldroo P. O., Va.

Please mrnlion the American Florist when writing.

\l\f\\ F^T^^ ^ f*^"' thousand rooted
V I v/ Lr L^ I O* cuttings of Marie Louise,
Farquhar, Lady Campbell, Swanley White. This
stock all free from disease. 16.00 per 1000. Cash
with order. ELI CROSS, Grand Rapldt, Mich.

1288

The American Florist.

May 12^

Helpful Reminders,

The clematis is, perhaps, more in
demand for outside planting than any
other hardy shrub, and the percentage
of failures is, I think, greater than with
any other. Very many clematises are so
damaged when received as to render them
valueless with the ordinary treatment.
The fleshy roots, which are considered
valuable in proportion to their size, are
simply the working roots made large by
the storage of nutritious matter for the
early growth. The more delicate fibers,
if dried, tender these fleshy parts helpless
until new fibres can be formed. A plant
will olten be sent out, apparently quite
vigorous, and just as leaves begin to
form it will wither suddenly. The stored
matter in the fleshy roots has been
exhausted. Were the tender, fiber roots
in condition for duty, the supply would
havecontinued. Anothercommon trouble
is the breaking of the stem, frequently
not more than enough to crack the bark.
This will not always kill the plant but it
always renders it liable to the attacks of
insects or iungus diseases. <

Training the vines on strong supports
is quite necessary; loose strings or stakes
are not sufficient. They should be given
a good depth of rich soil that is porous.
A clay subsoil is far better than gravel, as
it aftords a constant rising of vapor
through the loam, which will come incon-
tact with the roots that are spread out
like a spider's web not many inches below
the surface. The surface should be raked
after a rain to prevent a hard crust. In
very hot weather a mulchine of leaves or
hay should be given. Frequent waterings
are advisable and the best way to give
them is by boring two or three holes and
pouring water into them. It is well to
partly fill these holes with manure before
running water into them.

The clematis is subject to the depreda-
tions ol a very small worm in the roots,
but this is killed by hard freezing and
will hardly bother you unless the stock
is imported from milder climates or
grown under glass. C. B. W.

SWEET BAY TREES

FINE CROWN TREES! W'- c^iu ship th.'m. |j:ick-
inK tree ot charge, piT pair, $13, $15, $25, $35. $40,
$50, for extra tine specimens.

Cash With Okder.

ANTON SCHULTHEIS,

P.O. Box 78. COLLEOE POINT, L. I.

Orchids ! ^

Arri«ed in perfect condition. CATTLEYA PER-
UIVAlLIANA ai..! C. MOSSIAE. Writ.- for

pri'_'

LAGER & HURRELL, ^'^^""' "• ■*

Orcbld Qrowers and Importers.

10,000

MAIDEN HAIR FERNS

Fine, .stroni? plants, from SVj-inoh pots.
!»:! 00 per 100; »35 00 per 1000.

P. J. BURGEVIN, Port Chester, N. Y.

Keoent Pakk GUEENBorsES.

Centaurea Gymnocarpa, 3-in., $!.00 per I00__ Sal-
via I'lara liedraan. 2-iu., $1.00 per 100. Salvia
Splendens, drooping spilies. Tfio per 100. Ager-
atum blue and white, 2-in.. $1 .00 pir 100. HePo-
IroDe' Lemoine'8 Giant, 'J. in., $1.00 per 100.
Lanlana, weepinK, $2 OOper 100. Pansy Plants in
bud (mixed) $1.00 per 100. Vegetable Plants trans-
planted: Caboaqe Wal;efleld. 40c per 100. Tomato.
Henderson's Crimson Oushion, Pondero^a. Mauled
Enormous, Matoliless, .Vcme and other varii'tics,
05c per 100. -WBO..: CJIj.a.ms.,

Buooessor to Clark Jt Palmer. BatB^ 1«, III.

VERBENAS AND GOLEUS,

Ft^lxa^sl; Stools Ixa tlnei I-/^zKa.

$3,50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000.

LATANIA BORBONICA.

3-ili $ ».00 per 100

4-in 15 00

5- in 4.00 per do/..

OLEANDERS-

li.iiilile \yhii.' .ind lioulile I'ink,

•ttlOO per too.

CHRVSANTHEMUMS.

I'ine standard sorts, $2 00 per lOO.

CARNATIONS.

.Standard sorts, poc plants,

$3.00 per 1(10, $.'5.00 per 1000.

VINCAS.

iMaior and .Major \ ar.

2-in....' $ 4 00 per 100

4- in., very fine 15,00 "

GERANIUMS.

I'^tnest bedding sorts, single

and doul.ile.

Purchaser's choice, $4.00 per 100.
Our choice. $3 pet 100. $28 per iM.
Mme. Salleroi. Happy Thought

and Mt. Snow, $4 per 100.
Mrs. Pari;er. $6 per lOO.
Mrs. Pollock. $5 per 100.
Ivy Geranium, Chas. Turner, $4

per 100.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Per 100
Heliotrope, Czar, Czarina

and five other fine sorts.. .$3.00

Alyssum, 3 var 3.00

Petunias. Dreer's set 4.00

double white .... 4.00
Alternaiitiiera. 2 vars, 200

for $5.00, $20.00 per 1000.
.Vgeratum 2 00

Ampelopsis Yeitchii, very

strong '. 4.00

Cuphea 2.50

Fuchsias 3.00

Feverfew, Little Gem 2 00

Hvdrangea Hortensis 4.00

Ivies, English 4.00

Libonia Pen 3.00

Man?ttia Vine 4.00

Lantanas 3.00

Lemon Verbenas 4 (X)

Marguerite, white 3.00

yellow 4.0(1

Nierembergia 3.0O

Otlionna 3 Oo

otaheite Oranges, 4-in 15.00

Swainsonia. white 4.00

Velvet Plant, 3-in 8 00

W. rv. {SIMlTHr, A-urora, Illinois.

300.000 VERBENAS

THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.

Fine pot plants $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000; $46 per 10,000

NO RUST OR MILDEW.

PACKED UQHT, AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SENO FOR CIRCULAR.

We are the Largest Growers of Verbenas In the coantry.

Our plants cannot be surpassed.

J. t,, lill^r^O^f, :Bloo»xi®l3tArjj;, P^.

CANNAS

STARTED PLANTS. 3-inch. Pernio

AUSTRIA $6 00

BURBANK 6.00

CHAS HENDERSON 6.00

FLORENCE VAUGHAN 6 00

MLLE. BERAT 8.00

PARTHENOPE 8.00

SECY CHABANNE 8.00

Several other kinds in moderate supplv.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

CHICAGO: New York:

84-86 Randolph Street. 14 Barclay Street.

Greenhouses. Western Springs, III.

GLADIOLI FOR SALE.

AH colors mixed, at »10.00 per 1000. GiiDdu-
vensis hybrids. Lemoinei hybrids and
Nanceianus hybrids.

PRIMULA AURICULA, in great variety;
2 and 3 year old, large flowering plants,
$3.00 per do7en.

CT r\T^t^ 377 Jeft'erson Avena*^.
. LVjiNVJt KOCHKsTKR, N. Y.

BEGONIA INCARNATA f^.r!?''^t

v;iluable llowermg plant for Christmas.
Plants in 2-in. pots. $8.00 per 100

P. O. AddreHH for the
time being:

WYNDMOOR,

Montgomery Co.. PA.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

Money Order otlioe same
:is heretofore. Chestnut
Hill (Sta. H.> Phila , Pa

PANSIES

MY SPECIALTY.

CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENOENS GIGANTFUM.

Finest strain in the world. Now re:id> to ship,
a splendid stocli of plants in four si'parate
colors, from 2-inch pots, $4.01) per 100; $3.5.00 per
1000. From 2S4-ineh pots, $.5.00 per 100; $-10.00
pi r 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed.

PAUL MADER. East Strouilsburg, Pa.

. -THE. .
JENNINGS STRAIN

FINE. STOCKY PLANTS from cold frames,
in bud and bloom, $1.50 per hundred; $13,00
per thousand.
SMALL PLANTS by mail 60 cts. per hundred.
Cash with order.

E. B. JENNINGS. Lock Box 254. Southport, Conn

GROWER OF THE ri.VBST PAN.SIK8.
Plfaie mrnlion thf A nut wan F.<irist -vken 7i t ittng',

2000 Fine Stocky GERANIUMS FOR SALE.

Grown in S-inch pots, assorted varieties, iinistlv

red, ill bud. Price $4.00 per 100.

BROCKMAN & COMPANY. FORI SMITH. ARK.

Fine,
Stocky Plants.

•^ Per 100

Alternanthera. yellow, $1.50, red $1.75

Osalis Floribunda. line for vases 1.50

Coleus, good asst, 2x 2V4-in. pots 2.00

GERANIUMS 12 vars.. tine plants, 2^-in. pots 3.75

3-in. pots.. 3.75

Centaurea Gymnocarpa. 2-iu. pots 2.00

Asparaj^us Spreugeni, May 15tb 3.50

Asparagus plumosus nanus, June 1st 4.00

Primulas. 5 vars., July 1st 2.00

Smilax,2-in. pot,May'l5th 1 000, $8.00 1.00

CASH PLEASE

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM

DELAWASE. O.

New Double Begonia

{Begofiia Semper Jioi ens).

Largest Stock i^iiiif Country

BOULE DE NEIQE (white).
QLOIRE DU nONTET (dark pink)
NANCY (light pink)
TRIOMPHE DE LORRAINE (crimson)

Good Strong plants. Good house plants. Good
bedder.

4 Plants. $1.00; 100 plants. $20.00
25 Plants at 100 rate.

WALTER H. MURDDCK, gf,.°£'1^«j:-^,aBs.
""'B'lG'o'NrA" "^^^ CALEDONIA

(A pure white variety of Begonia Gloire de Lor-
raine.) Certificated at R. H. S. London, Edinbur-ih,
Manchester, \\'olverhampton, CarditT, Nottiiifi-
ham, Stockport, Liverpool, York, Dundee and
Aberdeen. For all particulars resardin-,' this sur-
passingly Grand, Stkkling Novkltv appl_\ to

JOHN FORBES. Nurseryman. HAWICK. Scotland.

Aster Plants.

O.STRICH FEATHER, QUEEN OP THE
MARKET.SEMPLE'S, \ICT0RIA; VICK'S
iind TRUFFAUTS PERFECTION. Fine
plants, tirown from the best seed in the mar-
i;et, 35c per 100; 300 for $1.00; $2.50 per lOOO.

J. C. SCHMIDT, BRISTOL, PA.

The American Florist Company's

DIRECTORY

Contains the names and addresses «if all the Flo-
rists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen in the United
Sttites and Canada. Price $2.00.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.,
324 Dearborn Street. Chiceso, U. 8. A.-

I goo.

The American Florist.

1289

CABBAGE. CABBAGE.

H) ;mt{'s III plaiils now rt';nl}': li'ading vurs..

$1-00 piT IQOl); $H.50 per 10,000.
LETTUCE, Boston Miirki't, Tennis Ball, Curled

Simpson, (;rainl Rapids and other vars., l.Sc

per 100: %\ per lOOO; »«.50 per 10,000. It by m.iil

add lOc per 100.
TOMATO, small plants for transplantint;, in

several varieties; 15c per 100, Jl.OO per 1000.
PEPPER, small plants for transplaLtinj:. in

several varieties; 'JSe per 100; 12.00 per lOOO.

Add 10c per 100 if by mail,
EGG PLANTS, New York Improved, fur

transplantin;;, 25c per 100; $2.00 per ICOO.
CELERY, Golden Self-Blanchina and White

Plume, 15c per 100; $1.00 per 1000.
Other vegetable plants in season. Cash with o>det .

R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md.
TMEJ

Gardeners' Chronicle.

A Weekly Illustrated Journal.

BBTABLISHXD 1841.

The "GABDBNBBS' CDRONICLB" hu been »OB
OTBR Fifty Ykarb thb lbading Joubnal of iti
olsM. It has achieved this position beoause. while
■peolally devoting Itself to supplying the dally reqalre-
ments of gardeners of all olasses, much of the Infor-
mation furnished la of suoh Keneral and permanent
Talne, that the GABDHNKKS' CnBONlCLB" ll
looked Qp to as the standard authoritt on the
labjeots of which It treats.

Babacrlptlon to the Dnlted Ststea. M.20 per rear.
Bemlttances to be made payable to B. Q. COVSI.

Omcm:—
41 Wellinoton St.. Coven Garden. London. England.

The moBt 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 13.00
per annum, including postage. Sample copies free

Tudwi(5MoIIer-lTfurh

Extra Fine 2=in. Stock

Altermnthera. 3 varieties, «1 f.0 pir lOP, .$14.00 p.-r
loro. Fuchsias, mixed, $1..50 per 100. B gonia
MetalHca. *2.25 per 100. Coleus. Golden Heddrr
and Versrhaffeltii, .J1.50 per lOO. $1.5.00 per 1000.
Mixed Coleus, «1 :e per 100, «13.00 per lOOO.

RootPd Cuttings. Golden Bedder Coleus, 60c per

mo. $.S.50 per 1000.

R. I. HART, Hackettstown> N. J.
PAIM LEAVES. §:S.%1hi°l

or Dried for preparlnK. also pre-

f tared preesed leaves, ready forpalnt-
□ K- Smallest to larepst sizes, all
varieties Sabtls. Chaiuiprops, Cycis
Arecas. Chamu'doreap. Date.Thrlnax
fExcelen and ArRentea) Macrozainla,
Zamla, (^'abbacp and Cocoa Palm
Lpaves. Palm Fibre Unlimited piip-
pllee. lowest prices, low JrelEhta.
Prepared Palma, Needle Plnea. Cape
Flowers
Florida Natural Products Co.. Box 327, Orlando, Fla.

Smilax strlntrlDK made easy
by the use of

MEYER

GREEN SJLKALINE

/ Just the shade ol the foliage.
Samples and prices free.
JOHN C. MEYER A CO.,
80-84 Kingston St. BOSTON, MASS

For sale by leading Florlsta.

Universal Insecticide

For Flowers, Trees
and Animals.

Recommended and in use
by the foremost florists and
nurserymen in the land.
For Sale at the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. GO.

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y.

VOU will need GALAX LEAVES

W^rite, telegraph or telephone.

rALM LtAVto Fre^h Green. $iOO per lOO.

FANCY FERN. DAGGER FERN, ETC.

CAI AY I EAUPC Brilliant Bronz?.|l 25perl(XIII;
UHLAA LlHTLO Brilliant Green, 11 a5 per 1000.

LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS -^Jfel^ir.ra loo.

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 W. 28th St., New York City.

Telephone, 20115 Madison Irqnare.

^ ^ SIQMUND QELLER ^ ^

Metal Goods, Moss-
Wreaths, Cape Flowers,

Immortells, Chenille,
Tinfoil, Doves, Baskets,

Sheaves, Vases,

Jardinieres, Ferndishes,

Novelties, etc.

Importer. Jobber and Manufacturer of

TLORISTS' SIPPLIES,

Italian Bleached Wheat, Rush and Braids for Basket Manufacture.

108 W. 3STU ST.,near<!th Ave , NEW YORK.

PREPARED ^

TROPICAL

PALMS

AND

CYCAS
..LEAVES.

Send for Catalogue

Ostertag Bros., '^^^-'

Washington and Jefferson Aves.. ST. LOUIS. MO.

IRON

RESERVOIR

VASES

= AND

IRON LAWN
SETTEES.

For Lawns and
Cemeteries.

Mcdonald bros., mVri^Btiro'mo.

Send for Our 1900 Catalogue.

Please merit ion the American Elortst 7vhen ivriling.

"NICOMIIE"

(PATENT)

Vapor Insecticide

f O-WIi E Ft .

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

ALL GREENHOUSE BUGS.

SOLO BY SEEDSMEN.

The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co.,

LOUISVILLE. KY.

LIQUID PLANT FOOD

For Greenhouse Cultivating.

EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY,
Chicago Office: 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston.

H. K. Snider, Suite 423, 260 Clark St.

Die Bindekunst

Einzigc Special Zettschrift dcr

Welt fur blumenbinderei.

Probenummcrn umsonst.
Abonnement JO M. jahrlich.

J. OLBERTZ, Bindekunst Verlag,

ERFURT, DEUTSCHLAND.

ALL INurierymea, beedtmen and Florliti wish-
ing to do butineiB with Europe ihould lend
for the .

M

Horticultural Advertiser"

rhii li the British Trade Paper, being; read weekly
by all Horticultural traders; it ia also taken by
over 1000 of the best Continental bouses. Annual
lubioription to cover cost of postage 75 cents.
Address EDITORS OF THE " H. A."
Chilwall Nurasrias. - Notts. Ensland.
PleaiC mention the Amct tcan Florist when zvriting.

1290

The American Florist.

May 12

New Haven, Conn.

Trade has been very good ever since
Easter, with weddings, teas and funeral
work. Cut flowers of all kinds have been
in very good demand. Roses are some-
what mildewed from local growers but
A. N. Pierson is sending in some very
good stock from Cromwell. Easter lilies
seem to be a drug on the market at
presant but carnations and bulbous
stock sells very well. Violets are very
small and poor and most of the growers
have stopped picking them. The first
corn flowers wi re seen last week, both
blue and yellow, and found ready sale.

The New Haven County Horticultural
Society will, no doubt, be reorganized in
the near future. There was a meeting
last week to take steps to that end, E A.
Taylor acting as secretary of the com-
mittee.

George Neal, the WestviUe florist, who
has been ill with pneumonia, is about
again.

V'isitors: Robt. W. Greenlaw, Boston,
Mass.; S. E. Banks, Westport, Conn ;
A. Herrmann, New York. G. H.

Briarcliff Manor, N. Y.— Aschoolfor
practical training in agriculture will be
established on Briarcliff farm by an
organization of New Yorkers. Thi
course will be thorough and requin
two years.

La Crosse, Wis —Mrs. A. Guillaume is
leaving this week for a European trip,
visiting Holland, Luxembourg, Paris and
London, returning about September 1.
Mrs. Guillaume's daughters will attend
to the business in her absence.

SASH

HOTBED,

GREENHOUSE,

VENTILATOR

GULF CYPRESS BARS.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Muintactiired by

S. JACOB'S a SONS, Office 406 W. 13th St, New York

r^\ ACC *T WHOLESALE. Catn
la^A\00 lOKae&ndBiUmataa Famished

Pleaie mention the A merican Florist when wi itme

HEATING

Steam and
Hot Water

Perfeclly Installed by

H. W. GIBBONS, '='l>rv^,5k'

Kxpert Advice and Plans Furnished.

CATALOGUEa 4 CENTS.

Importers and Manufacturers of P?lr>t*lgf g^ SUODIICS

918 FILBERT STREET. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Please Mention American Klorlet.

ESTABUSHED
1866

EMILSTEFFENS>

SUCC.™ N.STEFFENS.
"DSTEfTENSBROS.

0*?jSj) ^(VNOFACTORE ;j

i»S^K^:m^iS^^^n>:

'^sSSae^

MAATTACmtERS OF

FLORSSTS- LETTERS,

Boston Florist Letter Go. The Philadelphia

^ Wire Worlcs.

HENRY RAJSIK, Proprietor.

Manufacturers of all kinds of

WIRE GOODS fof Florists' Use.
AMr FLORAL 807-809 No. Fourth St.,

sho«t"«Jt/os. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Please mention the American Florist ivken ivritinz-

This wooden box nicely stained and vars
olshedt 18x30x12 made tn two sections* one
for each size letter, given away with first
'.^rder of 50O letters.

Block Ijetters. 1 H or 2-lnch Blze. per 100, $2.00.
Script Letters. $4 Fastener with each letter or word.
Used by leadlnR florlsta everywhere and for sale by
all wholeaale florists and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Trcas. and Manager,

84 Hawl«ty St.. BOSTON. MASS.

A. HERRMANN.

Cape Flowers, a'-i- colors;
Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs,
AND All Florists' Supplies.

Send for Prices.
404-412 East 34th St.. NEW YORK,

John Conley &Son,

Manufacturers of
2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET,

KIFT'S

PATE

NT Adjustable Vase Holders

No. 1 —Brass, nlcfcled. 4 feet lonjr, H clasps to each rod.
Price complete (with preen or white tumblers) $2'-i5.
Price complete (with frreen or white cornucopia vases)
$2 30. No. 2— EIeavy4 ft. rod brassed and nickeled,
with three clasps for5to6-ln nots. each, 11.76.

Klft'8 patent rubber capped Flower Tubes, ^-In.
diameter, per 100. $3 50.

JOSEPH KIFT & SON, Florists,
1725 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Fenn.

A New Catalosue entitled

Flowers and Floral Designs.

Twflvf pages and handsome cover.

Shows forty-one arrangements, with prices.

For agents' use, or promoting out-of-town trade.

Sample, 40c tn Stamps Circular Free.

DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher, BUFFALO.

LVANS* IMPROVED

V£MmAriMC\
APPAJIAFUS \

wOiTt fOR iLLUSrRATtD v-ATALOCUE

guAKf/t arrmcH/Mfwom.

.^■^■■*-<^.»- RICHMOND. INtt

IS

^

CYCLONE SPRAY PUMP

Thb Gkkat INSSCT Extermi-
nator. Sprays as fine as mist. Just
the thing for Roses. Palm-, Pota-
toes, Tobacco, Small Fruits. Uen-
Roosts, etc. All tin. 50c- ; all -„ , ^

polished copper. »1 UO. CiiKh will) Oriler. Weighs
hosed, about 5 pounds. Buyer pays express.
STEVENS & CO., 107 Chambers St.. N.Y. City,

Holds Class
Firmly

See the Point tS"

The Van Revper Per.

■ Ing Po

I the best. No rights or

feet Gl&slnf Points are

I lefts. Box of IMV poiots
76 ceata. postpaid.
nENBT A. DREER,
714 ChMtDDt St., PkllB., Pb.

in car
lots.

MANURE

Pulverized, $8 00 per ton.
Natural, $4.00 per ton.

IN SACKS OR BARRELS BY THE TON

Ptn-TEBiZED, $12.00. Natural, $8.00, f. o. b.

E. C. NEWBURY, Mitchell, So. Dak.

Please mt'ntion the A met ican Florist 7vhe" zvriting-

I™ Regan Printing House

NIRSERY

SEED

PLOmSTS

CATALOGUES

87-9 J Plymouth Place,
Jij-J- CHICAGO^* j» j»

HEADQUARTERS

COCOA FIBRE.
SHEEP MANURE.
BONE all grades,
IMPORTED SOOT.

SPHAGNUM and
GREEN MOSS.
RUSTIC WORK, all kinds.
CLAY'S FERTILIZER.

DUNNE & CO., iStlT'sl* New York.

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES.

Seen by New Firms:

AMERICAN FLORIST ADVTS.

/goo.

The American tLORisr.

1291

Garden Hose.

We booeht at sale 75,000 feet of brand
new M-inch Rubber Garden Ho<e.
It is in good condition; comes in 50-ft.
lengths, complete with couplings.
Price per foot, 5 '4 cents. We have
all kinds of garden hose. Our cata-
logue No. 47 tells you all about it.
Besides, we can interest you on

Sash, Glass, Roofing, Pipe
of all kinds,

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES IN GENERAL.

Our Prices are Asionishingly Low.

WRITE US TO-DAY.

Chicago House Wrecking Go.

W. 35th & iron Sts., CHICAGO.

Please mention the Anioican Florist uhen :c> iting.

fiir

KINNEY
PUIVIP.

For applying
Liquid
Manure it

lias no equal!

Sfot prepaid
for $2.50.
Without spray-
ing valve $2.00.

^rts The HOSE CONNECTION CO/'^r-

It Would Look Better!

More homelike, if V'lur lawn \\.n- neatly fenced. This
HARTMAN STEEL ROD LAWN FENCE ^

with steel pnsts is mo^t <liiruMe. handsome una

c-beap. Look into the matter. Illustrated ratalo^'iie free.

UARTMAN M'F'O CO. BOX W Fr LWOOD crrv. PA.
Or Hoom 46. 809 ItronilwuT, New York City.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed in small crates, eaay to handle.

Price per crate

Price per crate

1500 2-I11. pots In orste, t4.88

120 7-ln. pots In orate, 14.20

1600 2W "
1500 2iJ"

5.26

60 8 " " S.OO

B.OO

48 9 " • 3.60

1000 3 '•

6 00

4810 " " 4.80

800 3X "

5.80

24 11 •' " 3.60

6001 "

4.60

24 12 " " 4.80

320 6 "

4.51

1214 ■' " 4.80

IMB •'

3.16

616 " " 4.50

Seed pang, eame price aa pots. Send for price list
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. HanglnR Baskets. Ijiwn

Vases, etc.

10 per cent for

cash wftb order. Address

HILFINQER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

AUOnsT BOLKIB & SONS. New York Agents

62 DKT STBEKT. NEW YORK CITT.

Invalid Appliance Go.,
COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS

"Tbe Uod Uul »

American Florist Advts.

i

1^ Jpfi?trv'-Et,v.^fc'Ms't^(ri^^te^nt^^^^^ ^

I

I

c!oiWul5y^?^^ s^^\<;>\vcivQO.\ \\^

CREENHOUSl CLASS

OUK SREGMALTY,

; LHRCE STOCK ^ ^

I

^3=» *D=' ^5^

PROMPT SHIPMENT

'•fl^mr Pore Unseed Oil Piitty.Palnblruslies Etc.,

|2^ WRITE rOFt LATEST^mCES.^^ ^ ^

@ ® (§)

FOR THE IVIILLION.

Sample Pot with Price Mailed Free.

FRESH TOBACCO STEMS, one cent per pound,

Put up in bales of two to three hundred pounds.

6. G. POLLWORTH GO..

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Atlil-wa^ukee, "Wis.

STWB.IT^

"I'lMMlHIBimnillNllliilllllillllllill

BRANCH J||j1 , ' I ] I ! 11^% I TACTORY.
VWREHOVSE^jyi^^ ^3-719

'^\h\%m.Mf£ ■ St.-
Jersey (in.N J.) -^i^-^ ^^xmi.

' l()isc|siANp(nY.H.Y. 'J:^'

FLOWER POTS

ALL KINDS.

A SPECIALTY

■^ELLER^BROS., STANDARD POTS "-^

List and SAMPLES PRBB.

SWAHN'S POTTERY MF'G CO..

1>. O. Box 78, Minneapolis, Minn.

THOSE RED POTS

_2l3-15-17-19-21-23 Pearl St
NORRISTOWN. PA.

Manufacturers of Standard Flower Pots, red in
color, equal to the best on the market; are 16
miles from Philadelphia, best of railroad connec-
tions. We give special attention to mail orders and
make special sizes to order in quantities. A
postal will hrins prirps and discounta.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANXXPACTUBBBS 0»

Flower Pots.

Before buying write for prices.

361-363 Herndon Street

near Wrlghtwood Ave.,

CHICAGO. Ii.1..

Standard Flower Pots

H.i-iD.-l,,

per 10(10, $2.40

2 -inch,

2.75

2!4-inch,

3.35

3 -inch.

4.70

3'i-inch, per 1000, |4.!)d

4 -inch, " 6.20

5 -inch, ■• 10.80

6 -inch, " I8.iM

PACKAGES E.XTRA,

"standards"

vull. sizb and widb bottoms,
bulb pans and azalea pots.

DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y,

HARRY BAL.SLEY, DETROIT. MICH.,

Rep. 40O HOWARD 8T>

Standard^.?'

FLOWER

Pots

G. HENNEGKE CO., '^^^^^^^^'^^ i

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. WASHINQTON. D. C.

Please mention the American Florist tvhen writing.

1292

The American Florist.

May 12,

Index to Advertisers.

Advertlalng Bstm. . . .1272

Allen J K 277

American Rose Ck) — 11

Amllng B C 1281

Basaett& Washburn. .1275
Bayeredorter H & Co.n"9

Benson C W 1283

Benttaej & Co 1276

Berger U H * Co....l27il

Bernard A 127S

Bemlng U 0 1276

Blntekunst Die 1289

Blameuser B H 1287

Blano A & Co 127S

RobblnK & Atkins 128.

Boerner Fred 1284

Boston Letter Co 1290

Brant & Noe 12i5

Brockman&Co 1288

Brnnson C L. * Co. . . .12S6

Budlon* J A 1275 128.'.

Bnnjartin A 1289

Burgevln P .1 1288

Burpee W Atlee * Co 1 1

Burton Jotin 1281

Caldwell the Woods-
man Co 121*

Carmody J D.......... IV

Chicago Carnation Col28d
Chloago House Wreck-
ing Co 1291

Cincinnati Cut Flo C01277

Clark Wm i----}S

Clark Wm A & Son. J8,
ClucasiBoddlngton Co II

Cohen J M A----J?i?

Conard & Jones Co. . .1281
Conley John & Son. . .1390

Cottage Gardens 1

OoxSeedCu II

Crabb & Hunter 1287

Craig Kobt & Son 1

Cross BU 1287

Crowl Fern Co....--. 12'*
Cunningham Jos h..i2S8

neamSd JB 1276 1287

Detroit Flo'r Pot W'ksl291
Dickinson Co Albert. II

Dickinson Geo E 1279

Dletsch A* Co... „.. IV

UUlOnJL 1^«1288

iomerii're<).(c3on»Co 128*

DreerllA 1279 1290

Dunne « Co 1;'.'0

Bastem Chemical Co. 1389

Bdgar WW 128<i

Blohhnii Henry 1286

Blberfleld A 1274

EJls n & Tesson 1276

BrnestWH 1291

ii'erguson John B 12.6

Flor'da Nat Prod Co 1289

Forbes John 1288

Ford Bros 127.

Faster i*uclDB H 1284

Gardeners Chronicle. 1289
Gardening Co The. . . 1286

Garland Geo M Ill

Geller Slgmund 1289

Germain Fruit Co ... 11
Ghormley & Perkins. .1276

Gibbons H W 1290

'iblui * Co IV

Gorton i i^ldgerwood 1»2
Green Springs Flo Co 1387
Groenewegen & Co... II

Gunther Wm 11 1277

Ourney Heater Co . . . . 1'293
riagenburger Carl — 1287

Hall Assn I'

Hancock Geo * Son. .128S

Hart M A 1277

Hart R 1 1289

Hartland Wm B 11

Hartman Mtg Co ...,1291

Heacock Joseph 1286

Heiss J B 128*

HenneckeCCo 1291

Herendeen MIg Co... IV

Herr Albert M 1284

Herrmann A 1290

Hews A H & Co 1291

HUflnger Bros 1291

Rill B Q & Co 1

HlppardB Ill

Hltcnlngs&io IV

Holton & Hunkel Co 1279

Hooker HM Co 1'291

Hoopes Bro&Thomas 1285

lloranBdwC 1277

Uomor Chaa B 1280

Uort AdT 1389

Hose Connection Co. 1291

Hunt EH 1275

Invalid Appliance C0129I
Jackson & Perkins Co 1279

Jackson B B 1286

.liicoDsS i Sons 1290

Jahn C A 1286

Jennings B B 1288

Jennings Bros 1393

Johnson & Stokes ... 1278

Basting W F 1276

Keller Bros 1291

Keller Geo ,1^ Son 1291

Kellogg Geo M 1276

neonioott Bros Cu 1281

Klft Jos & Bon 1290

Kroescheli Bros Co.. HI

Koehn C A 1276

KuhlQeoA 1381

Lager4 Hurrell 1288

Lakev'w Rose Gardenl2.8:i

Lang Julius 1277

Lookland Lum Co 1290

Long C 1288

LongD B . 1390

Lonsdale Kdwln.1287 1288
Lord&BurnhamCo. IV

Lovelt J T 1280

Lucas J Sl Co 1292

Lynch W B 1275

McCarthy & Co N F

. 1276 I

McDonald Bros 1289

uoFadden B C 1278

MoFadden W A 127*

McGorum B T 12.8.'.

McKellar & Winter-
son 127 i)

Mader Paul 1288

MagDUBon Martin A.1"8U

May Jno N 1

Meyer John C * Co. . . 1289

Mlllang & Co 1277

Mlllang Frank 1277

Miller Geo L..- 1286

Monlnrer J C Co Ill

Moon Samuel C 1280

Moon Wm H 1280

Moore, HentziNash 1277

Morris Floral Co 1287

Moss Geo M 1276

Murdock Walter H..1388

Murphy Wm 1281

Myers A Co 1292

Newbury E C 1290

> lessen Leo 1276

N T Cut Flower KX..13T7
N y Cut Flower Co... 1277

O'Connor T 12sl

Ostertag Bros 1289

Palen Co The IV

Peacock W P 1286

Pennock Sam'l 8 1276

Phlla Wire Works.... 1290
Pittsburg Cut Flo Co. 1275

Poelilmann Bros 12811

PoUworth CCCO.... 1291

PrlnoeAQ* Co 1275

OuakerClty Mo hWksl2'.io

RandaU A L 1276

RawUngs B 1 1287

Baynor J 1 1277

Rea Bros 1281

ReedGlass iPalntCo III
Regan PrintlngHnn«el2',n
ReVnberg Geo... 1276 1283
Rein berg Peter. 1275 1285

Renard Joseph 1384

Relzer Walter* Co.. 1281

Beuter 8 J 1284

Klce M &Co 1290

Rlder-BrtcssonBng Col292

Hodgers Alex II

Roemer Fred 1278

Roiker Ai Sons 1278

Rose Mfg Co 1289

Rupp John F 1286

Salter W H 1285

Ssnder * Co 1287

Schlllo Adam IV

Schmidt J 0 128j

ScoUey John A Ill

Schulthels A 1288

Sheridan WF 1277

Slebreoht \ Son I

Simpson Bobt 1284

BttnatlonsA WanU.. 1273

Skabcura Dip Co 1289

Smith Nath A Bon — 1286

Smith W L 1388

Soar Bros 1287

Soltau C 1281

South Side Floral C01287

Stahl Chas B 1276

Stearns Lumber Co. . . HI

StefTens Bmll 1290

Stevens & Co... 1290

Stoothofl H A & Co. 11
Storrs & Harrison CO1280
Sutherland Geo A.... 1276
Suzuki & Ilda . . U
Swahn PotteryMfgCol291

Teas B Y 1279

Tesson Robt F 1386

Thompson's Sons r287

Thorburn J M & Co 1278
Tobacco Warehousing

and Trading Co 1289

Traendly & Sobeack. .1277
Vaughan's Seed Store

1'281 138i; 1288 1

Vlcks Sons Jas 1278

Vincent * Son... 1386 1389

Vredenburg & Co II

Wabash RR II

Walsh M U 1279

WatsonGC 11

Weathered's Sons

Thos W Ill

Weber H & Sons 1'284

Weeber & Don II

Welland S Rlsch 1274

Welch Bros 1276

Wellenrelter Leo r387

Whllldln Pot to 1291

Wletor Bros 1285

Wlitbold The Qei Co I

wood Bros 1281

Woodroffe M W * Co . 1 276

Yuung .Ino 12T7

Young & Nugent. ... 127^
Young Thos Jr 1277

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.

CAPACITIES

FROM
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THIS ISSUE 32 PACES WITH COVER.

CONTENTS.

The vrardener, florist and flowers ....1293

('yc'.lamens (illus. ) 1295

'I'he new deutzias of Lenioine (illus.) 129,5

Indoor culture of Lilium Harrisii and L. lon-

giflorum 1296

Caruaiinns — M:aiure and ground bone 1297

— (Jrow<*rs' summer problems 1297

New York 1297

lioslon I29S

Philadelphia 129M

Chicago 1298

Denver. Colo 1299

St. Louis 1299

Indianapolis 1299

Growinji geraniums for cuttings 1300

Greeuliouse building 1300

More about sports 1300

Centaurea Margarit:i' for winter ISiio

1 'an- American E.\ position notes 1300

\ <|Ui-'Stion of heatins 1300

( )bituary— ('has. F. Baker 1301

Washington 1302

The seed trade 13P6

- The seedsmen's programme 1306

The nursery trade 1308

Park and outdoor Art Association 1308

Chi-stnul Hill Horticultural Sorietv 1308

Our pastimes — At New York 1310

— Al Flatbush 1310

—At PhiLadelphia 1310

—To the National Florists' Bowling League. 1310

—At Chicago 13 'U

Uulfalo 1310

orange, N. J 1312

New Orleans 1314

llaltiniore 1310

Hail at Toledo, Ohio 1318

The Gardener, Florist and Flowers.

\ Read before the Ganieii<:ts" Clitb of Baltnnox-,
April .j'j, /900, by George O, Brown. \

The first history of man dates from a
garden, so he must have been a gardener
or a florist. Judging from ancient his-
tory Adam's early experience must
have been exceedingly pleasant, at
least until his apple trees commenced
to bear, then it appears he was able
to raise Cain. The gardener or florist
of to-day has more competition in
every branch of the business than Adam
did. It is a question whether the aver-
age florist appreciates how important a
part flowers have in our lives; how their
influence, like their sweet fragrance, per-
vades every atmosphere, so to speak, of
our very existence. The terms florist and
gardener in a sense are identical. It has
well been said that a garden affords the
purest of human pleasures. Nature in
all her manifold combinations is an ever-
interesting study that charms and aston-
ishes. The blessings of nature are enjoy-
able alike to all. Cottage dwellers may
enjoy their little garden or yard of flow-
ers as fully as those who can afford to
pay princely prices for the adornment of
grounds. The improvingofhomegrounds
with trees, shrubs and flowers not only
adds more attractions and cheerfulness,
but endears the place to every home-
maker and engenders a goodly spirit of
proper pride. A woman writer pays the
following tribute to ornamental garden-
ing: "Nothing humanizes and adorns the
female mind more surely than a taste for
ornamental gardening. It compels the
reason to act and the judgment to
observe; it is favorable to meditation of
the most serious kind; it exercises the
fancy in harmless and elegant occupation
and braces the system by its healthful
tendency. A flower garden to the young
and single of my sex acts upon the heart
and affections as a nursery upon the
matronly feelings. It attaches them to
their homes; it throws a powerlul charm
over the spot dedicated to such deeply
interesting employment, and it lures
them from dwelling too deeply upon the
unavoidable disappointments and trials
of life, which sooner or later disturb and
disquiet the heart."

The calling of the florist is one that is
ennobling. The true florist is an ardent
lover of nature and his occupation natur-
ally draws him near to nature's God.
Wordsworth wrote:

Oni' impulse from a vernal wood
May teach you more of man.

Of moral evil'and of good
Tliaii all the sages can.

The florist is constantly sowing seeds
of love, happiness, content and sacred
tributes. His products often pass to
other hands to fill varied missions. The
ardent lover well knows "flowers arc
love's truest language," and the shrewd
florist aids him in making up bouquets
to continue unwavering in his belief, and
quotes to him:

AVho that has loved knows not the tender tale
Which Mowers reveal when lips are coy to tell.

The florist will allow the infatuated
youth to keep on sending bouquets until
he has to hock his overcoat and run in
debt to keep up the regularity.

The florist will still further open his
heart and trust him to a greater extent
than the young man's tailor will. He
knows such debts are real debts of honor.
A poet says: "Flowers are words even
a babe may understand." So the youth
keeps on with his floral tributes until he
develops sufficient courage to produce a
pop(py) of his own. Then after the flo-
rist has furnished the usual bridal bou-
quet he loses a good customer. I'ew
florists understand how great a medium
they are in making "parlor matches,"
what a link they are in many a,matriT
monial chain. How true the saying, "The
course of nature is the art of God," and
that of, "Nature never did betray the
heart that loved her." What cheer, what
joy does a little bouquet of flowers bring
to the invalid. Its appearance will seem
to brighten the whole room. How true
the saying that: "Flowers will preach
to us if we will but hear."

The writer has seen the languid eyes of
the sick brighten with unspeakable joy
at the sight of flowers and heard the
faint voice ask that they be placed where
they could remain constantly in view.

The tribute of flowers sent by friends to
the house of mourning are beautiful,
silent messengers that convey heart-
speaking sympathy and love that is tt^o
sacred, too tender for tongue to express.
When we visit Greenmount, that beauti-
ful city of the dead, we see floral remem-
brances placed over the graves of dear
departed ones. It is a most impressive
sight. Flowers are indeed God'semblems
of purity When we see these faithful
friends of the dead, with a force comes to
our mind Byron's words: "Life is but a
pendulum 'twixt a smile and a tear."

Who shall say that flowers have not
even vital influence in our lives? Flowers
convey to us all the emotions that enter
into the better parts of our lives. They
teach us to love the beautiful; we recog-
nize them as God's gifts; they win our
warmest admiration; we use them as

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conveyances ot our love, happiness, sym-
pathy, friendship and as portraying our
reverence for God. Still we must even
then recognize with the poet that:

Such blessings nature pours,

O'erstocked mankind enjoy but half her stores.

There is something or some line that
every florist may become especially
skilled in. When one makes a great
success in any one branch he is justly
recognized as an expert. Such persons
are sometimes called "cranks." How-
ever, when any florist has reached the
point where he iscalleda crank he should
go around behind his best greenhouse
and heartily shake hands with himself
and say, and say it out loud, too: "Well,
old boy, let me congratulate you; you
have become a success and are now
envied." Success in any occupation is
not stumbled into. There must be ability,
capacity and ambition to bring it about.
The true student of nature— and there
are many of them who modestly allow
themselves to masquerade as simple
florists or gardeners — soon becomes a
veritable artist. His discernment of
artistic effects becomes exceedingly acute,
and nature in all her varied forms and
moods is studied with pleasurable inter-
est. If we visit the many magnificent
country homes in the vicinity of our city
we find their surroundings have been
made artistic, beautilul by the skill of
the landscape gardener. We admire the
effective distribution of the foliage plants,
the groupings of the deciduous trees that
so nicely bring out the contrasting
foliage; the distribution of the conifers;
the grand effect of massing the blooms
of the flower-beds that so artistically
blend the colors; the graceful windings
of the walks that bring with each turn a
vision ot new beauty, all surrounded by
a velvety green lawn. What has brought
about this order of nature? It has not
been a matter of chance. No; it is the
skill of the landscape gardener, who,
hand-in-hand with the florist, has trans-
formed what might be termed a bit of
untamed nature into harmonious artistic
effects.

If he who makes two blades of grass
grow where only one grew before is a
public 'benefactor, then the florist who
propagates thousands ot plants from a
single plant is emphatically a public
benefactor also. The florist, though,

makes his increase a much greater source
of profit than the grass-growing bene-
factor. At the last flower show of the
Gardeners' Club there was a unique
decoration that attracted universal atten-
tion and favorable comment. The crea-
tion was not one of chance, lor in the
guiding hand every one could Sey-bold
evidence of genius. In the same show,
among the many evolutions in new
creations — sports from seedlings, etc.—
was a handsome "mum" the originator
named — perhaps during a moment of
emotional insanity — after the writer.
That I had trouble for weeks afterward
in wearing a hat of the usual size has
become past history. The tribute,
however, was fully appreciated, and I
have been feeling like a sport ever since,
and consider Mr. W. Paul Binder — he's
all right— «ven above Parr.

For years Clifton Park, with its ancient
farming methods, poison-oak-festooned
fences and yellow dock and white daisy
predominating fields, masqueraded as a
park. At last a gardener was put in
charge and the magic touches that knowl-
edge knew were needed soon became
apparent. May the good work continue
to Flitt-on forever. Patterson Park,
with its symbolic-of-nothing mounds and
plateaus in its annex; its cheerless, tree-
less wastes, that might have been started
parkward years ago, also now has a
gardener at the helm. It will soon
sail into public favor. Let us all hope
these signs indicate that the time has at
last arrived when the necessity and
importance of putting none but garden-
ers on guard in our parks is recognized.

The coming exhil)ition of the American
Carnation Society will be a historical
event in the annals of this club. Every
member should feel it his duty to aid the
worthy president of this club to help give
himself and the other members of that
society a royal welcome, to extend to
them the genuine proverbial Maryland
hospitality. I have noted that some of
the sayings of the members of this club
are in a degree paradoxical They com-
plain that flowers are sold in the markets
at such low prices they cannot make the
business pay any longer. If some of
them expect to get any longer prices than
they asked in the markets the Saturday
before Easter Sunday, it will not matter
what the market hucksters sell their

GROUP OF SEEDLING CYCLAMENS IN 7-INCH POTS AT J. S. BAILEY S, BOSTON, MASS.

truck for. The next thing I have noticed
of the florist who makes such complaints
is that he has started to build one or
more new greenhouses, probably to fur-
ther add to his poverty list. Since my
association with this club I begin to flat-
ter myself that I have become quite a
student of florists' styles. Often I see a
handsome woman come sauntering down
the street behind a huge corsage bouquet.
I study it — the bouquet I mean, of course
— I want to satisfy myself whether I can
tell by the makeup of the bouquet if it is
a Hailidayian, a Feastanian, Seidewitz-
ian, Smithsonian, Grahamania, Cook-
ania, Bergerainan or not.

There are some shrewd florists. The
poem of "The Man With the Hoe" doesn't
fit many florists. I once read of an
American florist who advertised in for-
eign papers giving an elaborate descrip-
tion of "the great American velvet plant."
All his orders were filled with the mullein
plant. Another florist, a student of
human nature, once sold to a rich cus-
tomer, whose financial resources were
greater than his floral information, a big
order of plants. He called everything by
their highfalutin Latin names, so that
the purchaser didn't know what he was
buying. He didn't know what is in a
name. The customer came back, how-
ever, and reported that there had been
some mistakes, as the helianthus that
was sent him was nothing but a devilish
big sunflower, the celosia was nothing
but a blamed little sawed-off coxcomb,
salvia was only sage and the amaran-
thus was nothing but the princess
feather.

Landscape gardeners should know that
there are many locations where "nature
unadorned is adorned the most." I read
an article in Meehan's Monthly about a
year ago written by Prof. H. E. Van
Deman that greatly impressed me on
this point. I made the following clip-
ping, which I thought might come into
use some time. It is as follows: "It is
not always possible to save all the
delightful parts of a natural landscape in
making a new home on a suburban lot,
or in the country proper, but it the heart
of the landscape gardener is right and he
has sufficient skill he can do much to pre-
serve the beautiful. It certainly becomes
him, and is worthy of his deepest study,
to appropriate without destroying the
gems of beauty which it has taken many
years, if not ages, to create. Let those
who may be interested with the planting
of country places give more heed to the
inspiration of nature and less to those of
art."

In some of the school windows we see
flowers growingin flowerpots and boxes.
In some of the schools this has become
quite a feature, and it is justly claimed
that the pleasant departure is a valuable
aid in school education; that the observ-
ing faculties of the interested children
are rapidly improved.

There is something about the old-time
gardens, those with which our great
grandparents were associated, that has
an especial charm to us, a sort of romance,
pictures of a by-gone period, wherein we
feel there was more real enjoyment of
nature, more reverential appreciation
than there is at the present day. Oh, if
those old gardens could only talk, what
sweet tales of love they could relate.
The boxwood bordering the walks, per-
haps, would tell the bowing welcome
they used to give to the earnest, honest
lovers of those days; the quaint old
garden seats would tell of the sweet con-
tent and happiness of the ardent couples
who used to patronize them; the old-

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EMILE LEMOINE CROSSING DEUTZIA PARVIFLORA WITH THE POLLEN OF D. QRACILIS, THE LATTER IN THE FOREGROUND.

time flowers would proudly tell what
great fav irites they once had been. Who
can say if all the truth ol those days of
yore could be revealed that they would
not disclose a truer happiness than is the
portion ol most mortals of to-day. I
have visited old-time gardens in Charles-
ton, S. C, and other places that made
me take off my hat in reverence to the
memories that I felt must still linger
there. They made me feel the truth ol
the inspired poet who wrote:

A lesson in each flower,
A story in each tree and bower,
On every herli on which we tread
Are written words which rightly read
Wijl lead us from earth's fragrant sod
To hope, and holiness, and Ciod.

Last spring I went home one day and
found a nice little collection of potted
plants. There was no card to indicate
who the guilty party might be that had
left them. Wife said she had asked, and
the reply given was, A Friend. I thought
I detected marks of a member of this
club. As I do not personally know,
however, Mr. A Friend, if he is present I
desire to render thanks, late as it is. The
hours of care I gave those plants were
hours of pleasurable enjoyment. When
I used, later on in the season, to go
down to the offic mornings with a fresh,
bright-hued bouttoniere that had been
plucked from my own garden I know I
felt as proud as though I was the owner
of several greenhouses losing money in
the florist business.

In these wandering remarks neither my
intention nor expectation has been that
I would impart any information. My
aim has been to do my humble part as
an honorary member of this club, and to
show, as well as I could, what the gar-

dener, the florist and flowers seemed to
be from a newspaper man's point of view.
I have in my time belonged to a good
many clubs and associations. It is a
gratification for me to state that in none
of my associations have I ever found a
more generous, brotherly, kind and con-
siderate lot of gentlemen than those com-
prising the Gardeners' Club of Baltimore.
Permit me to close my essay by reading
the following tribute to flowers, which
was, ot course, written by a woman:

THE USE OF FLOWEBS.

God mieht have made the earth bring forth

Enough for great and small,
The oak tree and the cedar tree,

Without a flower at all.

We might have had enough, enough

For every want of ours.
For lu.xury. medicine and toil

And yet have had no flowers.

The ore within the mountain mine

Requireth none to grow;
Nor does it need the lotus-flower

To make the river flow.

The clouds might give abundant rain,

The nightly dews might fall.
And the herb that keepetli life in man

Might yet have drunk them all.

Then, wherefore, wherefore are they made.

All dyed with rainbow light,
All fashioned with supremest grace

Upspringing day and night;

.Springing in valleys green and low.

And on the mountain high.
And in the silent wilderness.

Where no man passes by?

Our outward life requires them not.
Then wherefore had they birth?

To minister delight to man.
To beautify the earth,

To comfort man, to whisper hope

Whene'er his faith is dim;
For whoso caret h for the flowers

Will much more care for him.

Cyclamens.

Our illustration is from a photograph
of plants grown for exhibition by Wm.
Donald, gardener to J. S. Bailey, West
Roxbury, Mass. Mr. Donald gives his
method of culture as follows: "The seeds
were sown about the middle of December,
1898, and grown along in the ordinary
way. The only thing I am particular
about is the soil used in potting. Good,
fresh, fibrous sod is about the best thing
I know of, and is mixed up so that there
is little possibility of its getting sour.
The plants receive no liquid fertilizer of
any kind; a small amount of sheep
manure is mixed in the soil for the last
shift they get, which is from five-inch to
seven-inch pots about the last of October.
One of the most important points in an
exhibition plant is good, clean, luxuriant
foliage, grown symmetrically and cover-
ing the pot as far down as possible. Next
in importance is the petiole, which ought
to hold the flower justclear of the foliage
and as little higher as possible."

The New Deutzias of Lemoine.

The name of Lemoine is so well and
favorably known in connection with new
varieties and hybrids of garden plants
that the following particulars with
regard to deutzias and the work of that
firm with them, supplied by Emile
Lemoine, cannot fail to be of much inter-
est to our readers:

"Deutzia parviflora was described by
Prof. C. S. Sargent, director of the
Arnold Arboretum, in Garden and For-
est, September 26, 1888. A woodcut
accompanied the note. This is a hardy
shrub, with erect branches covered with

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small corymbs of white flowers, very
different in shape from other deutzias,
for the individual flowers, with their
round petals, have the appearance of
the hawthorn. Prof. Sargent, who had
received the new plant from the St.
Petersburg Botanic Garden, sent us some
branches of it and we were able to ofler
it first in Europe in the spring of 1891.

"Alter many fruitless experiments in
an attempt to raise hybrids between the
well known Deutzia gracilis and other
species of the genus, such as D. crenata
and its varieties, we renewed our efforts,
using the pollen of D. gracilis to fertilize
the flowers of D. parviflora. It is useless
to detail the many and tedious precau-
tions employed to avoid the intervention
of wind and insects, as well as the numer-
ous flowers of the shrub which was the
subject of the experiment. The result was
that we were able to save some seeds,
which came up and produced a variety
of new deutzias, which proved to be
almost intermediate between the parents.

"Of these hybrids only three were

retained and eventually introduced to
commerce. The first of them was offered
for the first time in the tall of 1895, under
the name of Deutzia hybrida Lemoinei.
It is a shrub of medium size, as hardy as
its parents, covered from top to bottom
with large panicles of flowers, each of
them carrying from fifteen to twenty-five
well expanded flowers, as erect as those
of D. parviflora but with large, triangu-
lar petals, as showy as those of D. gra-
cilis, but with a much better habit. The
shrub is perfectly adapted to foVcing pur-
poses.

"Another variety of the same origin
was sent out by us in the autumn of
1897, under the name of Deutzia Lemoinei
compacta. As indicated by the name,
the shrub is more bushy than the preceding
variety; the flowers, it smaller, are much
more numerous. A third variety, named
D. Lemoinei Boule de Neige (Snowball)
was sent out last fall. Although inter-
mediate between 1 1. gracilis and D. par-
viflora it shows a stronger relationship
to the latter, its panicles being hemis-

DEUTZIA LEMOINEI BOULE DE NEIGE.

pherical and very large; the flowers also
have a very good substance and the
infloresences are aggregated on the
upper parts of the shrub.

"The foregoing varieties do not by any
means exhaust the list of recent hybrids
of deutzias, for within the past five years
we have produced some very interesting
forms in crossing D. gracilis with a new
species, introduced from China some
years ago by the Museum of Natural
History of Paris, under the rather
lengthy name of Deutzia discolor pur-
purascens. This hardy shrub is very
showy with its numerous clusters of
pink flowers and we have secured inter-
mediate forms between it and D. gracilis
and between it and D. parviflora. D.
gracilis re sea, I), gracilis venusta, O.
gracilis companulata and P. discolor
grandiflora are the varieties which we
have already put in commerce."

Indoor Culture of Lilium Harrisii and L.
Longitlorum.

[Paper read by Joseph McGregor at the April
meeting of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society,
Philadelphia, Pa.]

Having been asked to speak on this
subject I will give, as briefly as possible,
my own experience and mode of culture.
This question has been asked: Which is
better, Lilium Harrisii or L. longiflorum?
I have never been able to get the same
results from L. longiflorum that I have
from L. Harrisii, but I think this is on
account of not being able to secure as
large bulbs of longiflorum. It is claimed
that this latter variety is less subject to
disease. Both varieties require about
the same treatment.

It has been my custom to pot the bulbs
just as soon as received, about the end of
August, using any ordinary potting soil
such as is used in growing roses and car-
nations, but 1 would not advise a very
liberal use of manure at this potting.
Much has been said as to whether it is
better to start the bulbs in the pots in
which they are to bloom or in a smaller
size and then shift them on to the flow-
ering size later. I have practiced both
methods with good results but prefer to
use small pots when starting the bulbs,
and then shift them later into larger
pots.

For the largest bulbs of L. Harrisii a
6-inch pot is best. Medium bulbs may
be started in 5 inch pots and for small
bulbs + inch pots will do. After potting
place them closely together in a cold
frame in any out of the way place, and
give a good watering. Cover to the
depth of two inches with coal ashes or
sphagnum moss; they will then require
very little attention for the next two
months, or until November 1. when thev
should be protected with sash or shut-
ters at night, as they will be pushing
through the covering and must be kept
from frost.

Early in December they should be
removed to a cool house and kept at a
temperature of 50'^ to 55° at night. By
this time the pots should be well filled
with working roots and the plants
should be four inches to six inches high.
They should then be shifted into their
flowering pots, which should be two
sizes larger than those in which they
were started. This time use good soil,
well mixed with one-third well rotted
cow manure. After potting, water well.
Care must now be used in watering: do
not give too much water until the roots
take hold of the new soil. When the
plants get to be sixteen or eighteen
inches high they should be staked, other-

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wise they will become bent and unsightly.
The plants will by this time be in such
condition that they may be brought into
bloom at the will of the grower.

If wanted to bloom April 1 the flower
buds should show by February 10. To
keep free from insects syringe occasion-
ally with tobacco extract, or fumigate,
and water with liquid manure. Lilies
grown this way will be very satisfactory,
more so than those pof'ed late and then
finished by forcing in a temperature of
80° to 90° during the last two weeks
before flowering, as many growers do,
and then wonder why the plants collapse

CARNATIONS.

MANURE AND i. ROUND BONE.

Ed. Am. Florist:— Vou will oblige by
asking in your columns what propor-
tions of manure and ground bone are
used in the composition of soil for the
cultivation of carnations under glass.

B.

We use a little less than one-third
manure in carnation soil. .Vs the soil
is made up, enough bone is put over
each layer to well whiten it. If the
bone is somewhat coarse more must be
used, and it should be mixed with the
soil as early as possible so as to become
partly decomposed. When we can get
the very fine bone good results are
obtained by applying when soil is in
the bench and working it in. This grade
of bone will go nearly twice as far as a
coarser article. W. N. R.

growers' summer problems.

Except with those growers who make
the carnation a specialty this is a season
of so much work that the carnations are
apt to be neglected, and yet a little con-
sideration will determine that there is as
much profit in a good crop of carnations
lor Memorial day as in any other stock
on the place. Possibly second grade
stock may sell reasonably well upon this
occasion, but the grower who values his
reputation will have as good stock as
the season will permit, even if the few
dollars spent in having such stock will
not bring the same percentage of profit
that they would if invested earlier in the
season.

I hear the constant cry of "over-stocked
market." This is the natural result of
the warm April, and, while a decided
annoyance to both the growers and the
commission men, can be and should be
relieved by the growers. If your com-
mission man has your interests in con-
sideration he will advise you every few
days of the condition of the market, and
stock that does not pay for the cutting
and packing can be donated to a hospital.
The plants can thus be kept in good
shape to make their crop for May 30.

Their are few commission men who
keep their growers in constant touch
with the market through a glut, as they
claim that their business is practically
run at a loss over such periods, but a
little persistence on the part of the
grower will bring the information and
the commission man and the grower will
both be benefited, as the grower will not
be ignorantly piling unsalable stock on
the market.

Why can not the commission men and
the growers have a meeting in New York
in conjunction with the S. A. F. convention
this summer and formulate a flexible set
of rules to govern their ever increasing
business. There will not in a long time
be such another favorable opportunity.

DEUTZIA PARVIFLORA.

and the money that could be saved to
both sides would aggregate a large
amount. Albert M. Here.

New York.'

HOTTEST WEATHER ON RECORD. — ROSES
SHOW RESULTS OF TOREIDITY.— PRICES
TOO LOW TO MENTION. — WHITE CARNA-
TIONS SCARCE. — THE CLUB MEETING. —
ANOTHER CUP FOR BOWLERS. — A BIG
TULIP BED. — VARIOUS NOTES.

We have been experiencing for a few
days past the hottest weather on'record
for the month of May, the mercury hav-
ing gone as high as 102°. The eiJect of
this sudden jump to summer, on the cut
flower product, can be imagined. The

roses, naturally, show the worst effects
and the quantity is such ihat even the
prevailing job lot price of $2. 50 a thou-
sand is no temptation to the Orecian
speculators. Everybody must make his
bow to these indispensable gentlemen
under present conditions, and nobody
understands it better than the Greek
himself. He is particular as to quality
at such times and turns up his nose con-
temptuously at the lowergrades of roses.
A little more of this torrid weather and
there will be nothing to select from
except lower grades, however. Carna-
tions are like everything else, very
abundant. This does not mean white
varieties of good quality which are far
from plentiful.

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May ig.

The club meeting on Monday evening
was well attended for such a hot night.
The principal business was on matters
connected with the convention prepara-
tions. President O'Mara briefly outlined
the progress made by the various com-
mittees since the last meeting and his
remarks on the general situation as to
prospects and preparations showed that
all matters are progressing in a most
satisfactory manner. The treasurer
stated that so remarkable has been the
success with the souvenir catalogue, in
advertising, etc., that the proceeds there-
from will run far beyond expectations.
Mr. Roehrs reported, ior the sports com-
mittee, that fine bowling alleys and
shooting grounds had been secured for
August and a communication from
Hitchings & Co. announced the offer of
another $100 cup for the bowling tourna-
ment. W. A. Manda, for ways and
means, and A. Wallace, for press, made
satisfactory reports also. Daly Bros, had
a pretty pink geranium on exhibition, a
sport from Contrast. A request for
another exhibit of the variety was made
by the judges.

On Thursday, May 17, Hitchings &
Co., out the finishing touches on the
Botanical Garden range of houses and
completed the contract. Messrs. Hitchings
are to build also a large plant growing
house and propagating house with office
and work room, in Bronx Park proper.

A tulip bed in the form of a brilliant
butterfly is attracting admiring crowds
to Prospect Park South, in Brooklyn.
This mammoth insect measures seventy-
five feet from tip to tip of the wings.
The antennae are ten feet long and it took
5,000 bulbs to construct him.

The auction rooms are packed with
buyers on the sales days this week, and
the quantity of bedding stock disposed
of is enormous. Prices are excellent,
particularly on the best grades of gera-
niums.

P. Riley, at the Brown estate in Flat-
bush, has fifty fine plants of the pure
yellow calla, of which more than half are
in bloom, all raised from one sowing of
seed.

B. Suzuki, of Suzuki & lida, has
arranged to sail for Europe on June 16,
per steamer Campania.

C. W. Ward has taken a sudden trip
west, owing to information of the severe
sickness of his father.

In town: Chas. Greening, of Monroe,
Mich.

Boston.

MAHKBT IN A WHOLESOME STA'^E.— SUP-
PLY AND DEMAND WELL BALANCED. —
LONGIFLOBUMS TOO PLENTIFUL.— COLD
WAVE HITS EARLY BLOOMS. — EOTHWELL
GETS A MEDAL.

This week has started off with a very
good beginning, so the wholesalers
report. Prices are low on most goods
but business is fairly steady for the time
of year. Early last week the warm
weather forced in a heavy cut which had
to be unloaded cheap but the sudden
cold wave gave a different tone to the
market and there has been a gratifying
bustle ever since, with supply and demand
nicely balanced. Roses of the higher
grades are doing well. White carnations
are actually scarce but colored varieties
seem in excessive supply. A quantity of
"frame valley" is coming in and in a few
days the outdoor crop will appear, put-
ting an end to regular values on this
article for a while. The quantity of
longiflorum lilies being received is too
great for the market and very low figures

prevail. This is the product from the
bulbs that could not be brought in for
Easter, of which there was a larger per-
centage this year than usual. Those
growers who succeed in timing them for
Decoration day will have no trouble in
selling for good prices, however.

The annual report of Superintendent
Pettigrew of the Boston park depart-
ment is just out. It is a very interesting
document, describing in detail the work
that has been done during the last year,
and embellished with several attractive
reproductions of photographic views.
It appears therefrom that the expendi-
tures for land, construction and mainte-
nance for the year 1899 amounted to
$1,575,712 65. The entire cost of the
Boston park system from the time of its
beginning in 1875 up to the present year
has been $16,627,033 59, of which
$7,314,386.68 was for land and $9,312,-
646 91 was for construction. This does
not include any part of the general park
system outside the boundaries of the city
of Boston, the outside, and much larger
areas, being under the control of the Met-
ropolitan park department, a state insti-
tution.

The cold wave last week did much
damage to early flowering trees and
shrubbery in this section. Magnolias
were in full bloom and the flowers were
entirely destroyed. Wistarias in bud
were severely injured and the foliage of
astilbes and other soft growing herbace-
ous plants was blackened to the ground.
The ground was frozen hard on Thurs-
day night and ice half an inch thick
formed on water. The efiect on the
fruit crop is not yet known but the loss
on asparagus and other early vegetables
must have been considerable.

A silver medal was awarded to J. E.
Rothwell at Horticultural Hall on Sat-
urday, May 12,forCattleya Schilleriana,
a hybrid between C. Acklandiae and C.
guttata. It was a handsome specimen,
bearing three flowers.

The completed plans for the new home
of the Massachusetts Horticultural Soci-
ety are now on exhibition in lower Hor-
ticultural Hall.

Visiting Boston: Mr. and Mrs. H. A.
Siebrecht, Jr.

Philadelphia.

TRADE VERY SLOW AND THE WEATHER
GETS THE BLAME.— PLANT TRADE BOOM-
ING AND SUPPLY SHORT OF DEMAND —
PRICES TOO LOW.— PALM GROWERS GET-
TING INTO SHAPE.— AT EDGELY.— EURO-
PEAN VOYAGERS.

A hot wave has olayed havoc with
business, at least so some say, as trade
is light and something must be blamed;
as the thermometer has been up in the
nineties the past few days, the weather
gets the credit. Things are, however,
about as usual for the time of year.
There is a great deal more stock than
can be handled in the regular channels
and it's a poor fakir that can't make a
dollar or two these days. Good stock
costs the retail stores $6 for Bridesmaids,
Brides and Kaiserins; Meteors, $3 to $4,
Beauties, $2 per dozen; carnations from
$1 to $2; lily of the valley, $3; sweet
peas from 50 cents to $1 per hundred.
While the cut flower market is so over-
stocked, the j obbing gardeners are at their
wits ends to get plants in condition to
set out. Either the demand is greater
than was anticipated or else the growers,
for some reason, have not kept pace with
the ordinary increase in demand. With
this condition of things it seems as if a
little slice of the good times might be

shaved ofl, in the shape of better prices;
$10 per hundred for 4-inch pot gerani-
ums, heliotropes, etc., used to be the
standard; now it is down to $8 and even
$7 per hundred.

The palm men are busy now getting
the stock potted up for the summer's
growth, an early start being a great
advantage. Joseph Heacock has his
large new palm house finished and is
spreading out and giving his plants the
needed room. Arecas have heretofore
been his specialty but he will next season
have some large kentias just as finely
grown as are the arecas. With this addi-
tion to the Philadelphia palm supply,
this city will be able, without trouble, to
still hold supremacy in this branch of the
business. We hope that the growers are
not forgetting the Boston fern and will
have a good stock in the fall, of plants
that will wholesale at from $1 50 to $3
each. This size is very desirable and
there was not near enough during the
past season to supply the demand.

The Floral Exchange people are much
pleased with the reception of their new
rose at Boston, receiving in addition to
many flattering notices and praises from
visitors, the silver medal of the Massa-
chusetts Horticultural Society. Edgely
is getting to be quite a Mecca for rose
growers. New houses are going up to
hold young stock and several will be
filled with plants grown to show the
great possibilities there are in Her
Majesty.

Chas. P. Poryzell, the Fifteenth street
flower merchant, has sailed for Greece on
a visit to his former home and also to do
the Paris Exposition. Alexander Scott,
of Robert Scott & Son, will also soon
take a trip abroad. If he should bring
back something as good as Liberty it
would not surprise us in the least. K.

Chicaeo.

MAVKET EXPERIENCES A LONG CONTINUED
SURPLUS OF SUPPLY.— SOFT STOCK IN
UNWIELDY QUANTITIES.— GROWERS MUST
"GRIN AND BEAR IT." — WHOLESALERS
NOT HAPPY. — MORE BUILDING CONTEM-
PLATED.— VARIOUS NOTES OF DOINGS IN
THE TRADE.

From early spring to midsummer and
then to autumn has been the gamut trav-
eled by the erratic weather of the week and
the result has been the utter demoraliza-
tion of the cut flower market. The sudden
heat brought on stock with a rush; roses
popped open in a night and carnations
bloomed as never before; outdoor stock,
too, responded to the hastening heat of
the sun and the wholesale houses were
piled full of material of the very poorest
quality, much of it unfit for any use other
than that of the street peddlers, and very
little which was good enough to send
out in response to the few shipping orders.
The result was, of course, that except for
the very small percentage picked out for
shipping, and which was worth fair
prices, the great bulk of the cut sold for
whatever the purchaser was pleased to
offer, and any sale was counted a good
sale. Even such stock as white pseonies
hung in wholesalers' hands and there
was not an item which moved without
forcing. Such a condition is mightily
displeasing to the growers, especially fol-
lowing as good a season as the splendid
one just past, but there is no use of
"kicking;" the commission man has as
much cause for complaint as any one.
The chances are that, with the continu-
ance of the cool weather which arrived
Wednesday, or even of weather of mod-
erate degree, the cut will be materially

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reduced and qualities will improve to
something like normal; at any rate
things will soon be down to the summer
level and growers will have time to get
rid of the severe attacks of mildew with
which some of them are contending.

The Geo. Wittbold Company still has
a little land unoccupied at their location
in the residence district of the North Side
and the boys propose to cover this strip
with two houses 2r)xl 50, using Garland's
gutter. It is likely that at no very dis-
tant day the Wittbold Company will
build a range of plant houses just outside
the city where they can have room to
grow.

John Muno is thinking of putting up a
little glass for carnations later in the sea-
son. He thinks good varieties of carna-
tions paid as well as roses this season
and next tall will bench such sorts as
Crane, America, White Cloud, Flora Hill
and a few of The Marquis. He also has
a trial lot of Liberty rose.

The hot weather brought a rush of
business to the men who grow bedding
plants. Fair prices are being obtained
this season and there is already a pros-
pect for a shortage in many lines, partic-
ularly well grown geraniums.

W. J. Malloy, 380 Aldine place, is laid
up for repairs as the result of an attack
by the dogs of a customer for whom he
was doing some planting. He had the
owner of the dogs arrested for harboring
ferocious animals.

E. E. Pieser says that in all the years
of his activity in the commission business
he has never seen such an unmanageable
over-supply in this market as that just
experienced, and the other wholesalers
agree with him.

P. S Peterson, the senior proprietor of
Rose Hill Nurseries has gone to Europe,
leaving almost immediately after his
return from a thirty- seven days' excur-
sion to Mexico.

L. P. Walz informs us that he is not
looking tor a position, having started in
business on his own account at Michigan
avenue and Forty-first street.

McKellar& Wintersonare pushing out
after business in the supply line. They
are now making their cycas wreaths on
the premises and are pleased with the
results.

J. B. Deamud will soon have E. H.
Hitchcock's new crop fancy cut ferns,
shipped Irom Glenwood, Mich.

It is good news to the builders, that
iron pipe is down in price. Unfortun-
ately the price of glass shows no decline.

Wietor Bros, yesterday started the
work of glazing their big additional
range.

Many of the wholesalers have added
50 cents to the price of ferns.

W. E. Lynch is confined to his home
with an attack of pneumonia.

Visitors: Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, of Spring-
field, 111.; Mr. Ellison, of St. Louis, Mo.

Denver, Col.

There is an over-supply of stock of all
kinds in this market and the hot weather
has made buds so soft that they do not
last long.

Daniels & Fisher are adding largely to
to their Shawford's Farm greenhouses.
Mr. Ortman, who succeeded Geo. M.
Geraghty in the management of the
business of this department of the store,
is doing well with it.

Grimes & Sons are already finding an
improvement in their business because of
the opening of Highland Park, just
opposite their greenhouses. Visitors are
thronging the new park and not a few of
them are crossing to the florists'. A. E.

St. Louis.

CAR men's strike TIES UP BUSINESS
DOWN TOWN. — PRICES ARE WHATEVER
ONE CAN GET. — BOWLERS WILL PRAC-
TICE UP.— NOTES OF INTEREST HERE AND
THERE.

On account of the street car strike, on
all the lines in this city, trade for the
past ten days has been paralyzed. The
west end florists report business unaf-
fected, but down town even the street
fakirs, who are selling carnations for 10
cents a dozen, complain of nothing doing.
Wholesalers' receipts are heavy, but
deliveries very light. They find it neces-
sary to accept almost any offer for their
stock. The bottom has dropped com-
pletely out of the retail market on roses,
one dealer at a prominent Olive street
corner advertising them two dozen for
25 cents, but farther west on the same
street they bring higher prices. Carna-
tions of fair grade in the colors sell for
15 cents per dozen, running up the scale
to 75 cents, ps you approach the
fashionable residence portion of town.
Good whites are 50 cents. Among cut
flowers on sale are sweet peas, pansies,
pa^onies, lily of the valley and diantbuses,
but the demand for all is very weak.

J. J. Van Waveren, of Hillegom, Hol-
land, visited us last week and stated that
prices on Dutch bulbs will average about
the same as last year. There has been
an unusual numberof Holland bulb sales-
men here this season, but it is believed
they did not carry away with them the
usual number of orders.

The Englemann Botanical Club holds
its regular meeting to night to discuss
current botanical questions. The mem-
bership in this club is steadily increasing
and great pleasure as well as instruction
is certainly derived from its field-meets
during the spring and summer months.

The St. Louis Florists' Bowling Club
has not met for two weeks, but the
"boys" expect to get together next Mon-
day and trim up for that Chicago match.
Many of the members have been too
busy of late with outside work to have
the time or inclination for bowling.

The feature of the June meeting of the
Florists' Club will be a competitive exhi-
bition of mixed flowers in vases for prizes
of $5, $3 and $2 respectively.

Luther Armstrong, who was reported
ill in a previous issue, is around town
to-day.

J. M. Hudson is confined to his bed
with an attack of Bright's disease. M.

Indianapolis.

BUSINESS RETARDED BY THE WEATHER. —
BUILDING PROJECTS AND OTHER MAT-
TERS.— A VARIETY OF PERSONAL DOINGS
OF INTEREST TO THETRADE.

Business in Indianapolis continued
excellent until about a week ago when
the extreme hot and dry weather
slackened the demand for bedding plants,
but a good rain and a little more spring-
like weather would bring about the
desired change.

The Indiana Flower and Plant Com-
pany has nearly completed its new boiler
shed and cellar. The cellar is fifteen feet
deep and will have ample space for two
120 horse-power boilers, the largest in use
in the city. For the present only one boiler
will be placed. This concern has one of
the finest collections of paeonies in this
state. A few nice showers would bring
them out in grand shape. Their collec-
tion of Iris Kiempferi is also very fine.

New greenhouses are planned by the
following firms: Bertermann Floral Co.,
one house, 16x112: August Grande, one

house, 10x50; John Grande, one house,
10x110; John Heidenreich, one house
20x100; Fred. Iluckriede & Son, one
house 10x75. Henry Kieman is also
planning an addition to his range of
glass, but he has not definitely decided
how much, and John Grande will put in
another boiler.

All of the Indianapolis florists who are
interested in co-operative coal buying
are earnestly requested to be present at
the June meeting of the florists' associa-
tion, prepared to state how much coal
they will require fornext season and how
much can be delivered to their places
before September 1 . It is essential that the
coal committee have this information
before taking any further steps.

Irvin Bertermann, of the Bertermann
Floral Co., has a new way of filling fancy
baskets. Instead of the tin dishes to
retain moisture he uses a piece of rubber
cloth. This, in addition to its cheapness,
has the great advantage that it can be
made to fit any desired shape of basket.

Bauer & Smith are so much encouraged
by their success in carnation growing
that they will drop roses entirely and
make carnations their specialty.

The nu-uerous friends of Sydney Smith
are pleased to hear that a little girl has
put in her appearance at his house.

Alfred Pahud left last week, accom-
panied by his oldest daughter, for his
long planned trip to France.

J. D. Carmody, of Evansville, is in the
city this week, attending the G. A. R.
state encampment.

Philip Conway, who has just finished
his first year in business, is well pleased
with his success.

William Bertermann has returned from
his trip to the south much improved in
health. H.Jdnge.

Gloucester, Mass. — Fred. L. Barring-
ton is planning the addition of a 70-foot
house to his establishment on Proctor
street.

Clyde, O.— O. P. Horton and J. A.
Trickett have started in business as the
Clyde Floral Co. They have a modem
greenhouse.

Anderson, Ind— John Cook, late with
Stuart & Haugh has resigned his posi-
tion and taken charge of the greenhouses
of Wm. Beeman, Knightstown, Ind.

Hillsdale, Mich. — During Admiral
Dewey's visit to Chicago, Carl Hirsch,
whose pleasure it is to have chrysanthe-
mums out of season, sent him two large
boxes of excellent blooms.

Andover, Mass.— The Florists' and
and Gardeners' Association held a meet-
ing at the Town House on the evening of
May 4, when a paper on carnations was
contributed by W. L. Johnson.

Oklahoma City, Okla— The Okla-
homa Floral Co., Geo. L. Stiles, manager,
has just completed the installation of a
private system of water works. They
are now to build a new carnation house.

Brooklyn, N. Y — S. Jacobs & Sons,
manufacturers of greenhouse building
materials, have moved their office from
406 West Thirteenth street, New York,
to Flushing avenue, Brooklyn. The post
office address of the firm is now Metro-
politan, N. Y".

Brampton, Ont. — H. Dale is building
a range of six houses eighteen feet wide,
without partition walls. They are to be
glazed with English glass, 16x16, and
for heating steam boilers of 120 horse-
power are to be installed.

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May ig,

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AMERICAN FLORIST CO., CHICAGO.

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Proclaim to all creation
That men are wise who advertise.

In every generation."

The demand ior bedding material
seems to exceed the supply very gener-
ally throughout the country.

There are increased calls for cannas
this season and started plants of the best
varieties are widely sought.

The price of iron pipe has taken a
decided tumble this week. The trust is
reported to be overstocked and to have
cut the price thirty per cent.

The seventh annual chrysanthemum
show at Houston, Tex., is to be given
November 15 and 16. It is for the benefit
of DePelohin Faith Home and premium
lists may be obtaiued from the secretary,
Mrs. M. E. Bryan.

As a result of the brisk sales of bedding
plants and the early depletion of sup-
plies, recourse will be had to materials
not commonly used for this purpose, and
a pleasing and healthful variety in plant-
ings should be the result.

Apropos of Robert Craig's remarks
anent the form of azaleas, it may be
stated that S. Taplin, the veteran
Detroiter, has for many years grown
azaleas of natural, graceful shape and
found them readily salable in competi-
tion with the flat topped ones.

An extensive exhibition ot roses,
including all the leading novelties, will
be held this year at Trier, Germany.
Some 30,000 standards and dwarfs have
been planted in the open ground for this
purpose. The German rose society will
meet at Trier about June 27. For fur-
ther particulars address the secretary, P.
Lambert, Trier, Germany.

Growing Geraniums for Cuttings.

Ed. Am. Florist:— I have purchased
some of the new varieties of geraniums
and wish to secure as many cuttings
from the plants as possible before Sep-
tember 1. . What shall I now do with
the plants having this object in view,
grow them in greenhouse benches or
plant them outdoors? B.

Plant your geraniums on benches in a
well aired house; keep red spider down
by syringing; pinch top growth out
when too long to branch and you will
have strong, bushy plants by fall. Do
not propagate now, rather grow good
heavy plants for this purpose and com-
mence to propagate in early fall when
every cutting will strike.

Henry Eichholz.

Greenhouse Building.

Grand Rapids, Mich.— Chas. Chadwick,
four violet houses 15x100; five carnation
houses 35x235. Eli Cross, range of
houses. Grand Rapids Floral Co., two
houses 30x120. Henry Smith, house
30x200. Edw. Taylor, house 30x150.
Crabb & Hunter, two houses.

Hopkinsville, Ky.— T. L. Metcalfe.house
30x80.

Fremont, O.— A. S. Horn, house 20xS0.

Chicago, 111.— Geo. Wittbold Co., two
houses 25x150.

Gloucester, Mass.— F. L. Barrington,
carnation house 70 feet long.

North Abington, Mass.— S. Littlefield,
house 100 feet long.

Highland, N Y.— A. W. Williams, range
of commercial houses.

Jewett City, Conn.— A. A. Young, Jr.,
one greenhouse.

Philadelphia, Pa.— J. W. McFadden,
Jr., house 20x60.

Lee, Mass.— Mrs. Westinghouse, con-
servatory.

Cambridge, Mass.— J. F. Noera, forcing
house.

Newport, R. I.— Mrs. W. R. Hunter,
vegetable forcing house.

Lewiston, Me.— Ernest Saunders, rose
house 20x100, palm house 20x80.

Bristol, Conn.— W. B. Michael, range
of greenhouses.

Oklahoma City, Okla.— Oklahoma Flo-
ral Co , carnation house.

Brampton, Ont.— H. Dale, two houses
18x240; four houses 18x200. W. Fend-
ley, violet house 16x100.

Indianapolis, Ind.- August Grande,
house 10x50. John Grande, house
10x110. John Heidenreich, house 20x100.
Huckriede & Son, house 10x75.

More About Sports.

Ed. Am. Florist: — We notice what
Rufus W. Smith writes regarding Chrys-
anthemum White Bonnaffon in your
issue of May 5. By referring to our
catalogue he will note that White Bon-
naflon is not a sport but a seedling from
Mrs. H. Robinson and Mrs. McK.
Twombley. It is entirely distinct in
foliage from Maud Dean, closely resem-
bling Mrs. Robinson. As to the white
sport from Maud Dean he mentions, will
say that such a sport was certificated by
the Chrysanthemum Society of America
November 26, 1898, and bears the name
of White Maud Dean. This new sport,
we believe, is being offered this season by
John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y.
Nathan Smith & Son.

Centaurea Margiritae for Winter.

Ed. Am. Florist:— Can we induce Cen-
taurea Margaritie to bloom during win-
ter months in a night temperature of
from 45° to 50°? What is the best time
to propagate this plantforwinter bloom,
also the best method of propagation,
by seeds or cuttings? F. C. C.

Centaurea MargaritJE, sometimes
called amberboa or C. moschata alba,
belongs to the moschata and odorata
section of centaureas, or sweet sultans.
All these are readily increased by seed,
which is freely produced. I have no expe-
rience with this particular variety as a
winter bloomer, but as several trials
with C. odorata, a few years ago, gave
but little encouragement for final success,
I presume the variety in question may
present the same unwillingness to flower
freely in any temperature during the
short, dull midwinter days, though they
could be expected to bloom somewhat

more abundantly in March and April; at
least C. odorata will do so in a carna-
tion house. I should suggest that seed
be sown in September; pot off singly
when the second or third leaf appears;
repot as they grow on; keep outdoors
and in frame as late as the weather will
permit and when taking them into the
house, give them a very light and airy
position. Plants in shallow benches
gave better results with us than those
kept in pots, yet their growth was rather
irregular; some of the plants presented
a stunted appearance throughout the
winter, utterly refusing to flower or
even start growth. This centaurea,
together with the newer C.imperialis and
C. Maria: are well worth experimenting
with in this direction for success may
finallv be achieved by perseverance.

J- B. K.

Pan-American Exposition Notes.

During the progress of the exposition
the Horticultural Department will hold
several special exhibitions of flowers.
Premiums, medals and diplomas will be
offered for the best exhibits in various
classes at each exhibition. The announce-
ment is made thus early so that intend-
ing exhibitors will have an opportunity
to prepare suitable stock to produce exhi-
bition quality. The dates are not defin-
itely settled on and in the case of roses it
will be difficult to fix a date to suit wide
degrees of latitude, but there is probably
not more than two weeks difference
between New Y'ork city and St. Paul and
the second week in June will find many
fine flowers in both localities. The sec-
ond week in May will be devoted to car-
nations; roses the second week of June;
sweet peas during the first or second
week of July; gladioli the first and second
weeks oif August; dahlias the first week of
September; cannas the third week of Sep-
tember.

The writer would be glad to hear from
any who can suggest better dates to suit
the majority of our northern growers.
William Scott.

A Question of Heating.

Ed. Am. Florist:— I shall rebuild my
greenhouses at a new location and wish
to be advised whether to have the struct-
ures run north and south or in the oppo-
site direction. I intend to put up a rose
house, three-quarter span, 25x75 feet,
and three carnation houses of the same
dimensions. The houses will be within
150 feet of the city water works, where
they always have from eighty to 100
pounds of steam pressure, and I can get
steam from there it it is deemed practic-
able. In this case what size of pipe
would you advise using to carry the
steam underground? How many and
what size pipes would I require in the
houses and how should they be located?
Could the houses be heated uniformly
with hot water under pressure with coils
of 11/2 inch pipe? lam at present using
a No. 3 Kroeschell boiler as good as new
and rated at 3,000 square feet of radia-
tion. W. I. M.

A three-quarter-span rose house should
run east and west, but the carnation
houses may run in either direction. At
the present time most florists seem to
prefer even-span houses running north
and south, although threequarter-span
or side-hill houses running east and west
are often used. For carrying the steam
from the power house a 3-inch flow will
be ample, and a 3 inch pipe will be large
enough for the return water. In heating

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the house it will be well to use 1' i-inch
pipes for the coils, and of these fourteen
will suffice in the rose house and ten in
the carnation houses. Another way
would be to use a 2' l' inch overhead main
in the rose house and twelve returns, and
a 2inch flow with eight or nine returns
in each of the carnation houses. If used
with overhead flows there will be no dif-
ficulty in heating with hot water under
pressure in li/2-inch pipes. L. R. T.

OBITUARY.

CHAS. !••. BAKER.

Charles F. Baker, a leading florist of
Utica, N. Y., succumbed to heart disease
while making up designs on the morning
of May 11; he died as he had lived, with
flowers in his hands. Mr. Baker was 00
years of age. He began his business
career by opening a general store near
his birthplace, Stittville, N. Y. After
several successful ventures of this kind
he served for many years in one of
Utica's leading stores, until the con-
finement told upon his health and
he resolved to go into the business of
raising plants and flowers. This was in
187G. He had for some yeais maintained
a small greenhouse at his residence in
Utica, and this was the nucleus for what
has since become one of the most pros-
perous floral establishments in the state.
He put his indefatigable energy into the
business and soon built a reputation
which was never lost to him, and which
will doubtless continue with the man-
agement of his son. Alderman F.J. Baker,
who was recently admitted to partner-
ship. Mr. Baker made a specialty of
ferns; he also grew carnations extens-
ively, and two onetime popular varie-
ties, Oneida and Red Jacket, originated
in his houses. He was a member of the
Society of American Florists and of the
American Carnation Society; during the
brief career of the Utica Florists' Club he
served as its treasurer, and on the even-
ing following his death the craft assem-
bled to express, in resolutions, its sorrow
at the demise of one of the most honor-
able of men, and sympathy with the
bereaved family, a widow, two sons and
a daughter.

SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE.

AdverUsementB under Uils bead will be Inserted at
the rate of 10 cenia a line (■even words) eaob Inser-
tion. Cash most aooompan; order. Plant adva. not
admitted under tbls head.

Kvery paid subscriber to the AMIRICAN FLORIST
for the year lyou Is enutled to a flve-Une want adv.
(sltnatlons only) free to be used at any time during
the year.

SITUATION WANTBD-By A No. 1 rose and carna-
tion grower or foreman; single; Bood dealgner.
Best of references. State wages. Address

TRUTH, care American Florist, ChlcSKO.

SITUATION WANTED— By a flrst-olass grower of
roses camatlono. 'mums, Tlolets and general
stock. Married: nocblldren; reference; state wages
and particulars In arst letter. F. F. Bentz,

Nerlsvllle, Larcaster Co.. Pa.

SITUATION WANTED - By thoroughly rellab'e,
all-around grower: German; married. Life expe-
rience: competent to till any position— private, com-
mercial or lustltutlon. Understands vegetables under
glass. Al references. Address

Florist, ;u6ti Paik Ave ,8t. Louis, Mo.

w

ANTED— Two younK men for general greenhoaee
work $10 per week, 160 E 43rd St . Chicago.

W

ANTKD— A boy from lo to 18 years of age. as
apprentice In my greenhoueea.

Jos. Labo. Jollet, ]U.

W

ANTED— A young man for store and greenhouse.
Send references to H. F. Halle,

648 W. Madison St., Chicago.

WANTED- Address of Louis Truxler, a practical
and ornamental florist

Tbos B. bull, Bakersfleld, Cal

W

ANTKD TO HKNT-A place )n good condition, of
from 4n(i0 to t4)i0 feet of glass. Adaress

flcoTCH. care American Florist, Chicago.

WANTED— Boy to leam the greenhouse business
of growing roses and carnation. In answering
state age. Address J.vo. Wvla.M). De Haven, Pa.

WANTED-Kxperlenceil, unmarried gardener for
private nine*. Chicago. Must iimleratand green-
houses and orchids. Keferecces requl-ed Address
ABC. care Aoierlcnn << 1< rlst.

WANTED-Slngle German Horlst: must under-
stand growing Kentral stock for commercial
place. $25 00 per monlli and board.

W. K BEAri)RY.5411 Woodlawn Ave .Chicago.

WANTED -A German, young man, one who has
worked an<l pnckcd flowers In a greenhouse.
Call Ufon Kennko IT Bros Co , 42 and 44 East Elan-
dolph St , Chicago. III.

WANTED— Gardener that tboroutihly understands
the ^rowing of plaiits for store trade. Slate
wagep. acd nddreasatonce, with particulars,
Williams Bat Floual Co , Williams Bay. Wis.

WANTED -Landscape drauchtenian familiar with
nursery stofk and nursery work . Good position
fi>r an energetic young man.

J. WILKINSON Elliott, Carnegie Bide..

Pittsburg, Pa.

WANTED AT ONCE^A reliable florist; one capa-
ble of taking charge of 10.000 tVet of glass; to
grow general stock of cut flowers and plants for retail
store trade. Must be honest, sober and good worker.
Also young man that has had some Utile experience
In greenhouse work. Must be willing to take care of
horse. State wages wanted with board. Address
Fred .1. King. Ottawa. III.

FOR SALE- Freefuel.&OLOfeetglass Greatchance
for florists or gardeners. Only $600 cash. Account
sickness Write quick. E REE Fuel, care Am. Florist.

FOB SALE CHBAP-SL\ hothouses (8;>xll each). 4-
room dwelling, cellar, sheds. Hot water. No
competition. A bargain. Address

W L. Winn. White Hall, III.

FOR SALE— At a bargain. GreenhouHe in western
city of 12.0C0 Inhabitants; about 60tU feet of glass.
Beet reason for selling. Address

F, care American Florist. Chicago.

FOR SALE CHEAP-One 25 horse power horizontal
boiler and front, as good as new. Just the holler
for heating. Address

G. Van Bochove & Bro., Kalama/.oo. Mich.

IpOR SALE— Greenhouse nlant.25 000 feet of glass;
place as good as new, 2'.; acres of land with good
dwelling house, barn, etc ; U miles from court house,
Chicago. Address W L.

cire American Florist. Chicago.

IiOR SALE— One greenhouse, 1000 feet glass, well
stocked wlih pot plants: one store In center of
city. Eiectilc light, city waterworks Jtreetcars- no
competition. A man with email capltalcan makeuo
better bargain. Will sell the same at a sacrlflce price
If taken at once. Good reason for selling. Address
A B, care American Florist.

FOR SALE OR RBNT-Greenhouses. Iti.Of'O feet of
glass with 12fi.x200 feet of ground. In this rapid
growlrg city of Denver. Will sell all or one-half
Interest to one who will take charge and add three
more houses 75 feet deep Stock Is good; best roses
and carnations the mnrket affords.

SCOTT J. Anthony, Denver, Colo,

FOR SALE— Two greenhouses, one 120x20. the other
00x20. oflScB front all double thick glass: hotbeds
and sash. Large fprlnc etock now on hand. 30 000
Inhabitants within six miles; nocompetlon, as nearest
greenhouses are 34 miles. Two acres good land;
houses In good condition; stewm heat; all new last
year. Including new bolter. Will give p:)S8e88lon right
away. Other business out of town cause of selling.
Address E B, care American Florlut. Chicago.

A rare opportunity to one with capital: a trreen-
hous".* estabtishmcnt, well stocked, of 9C00 feet of
u'lass, including large ortice; centrally located;
built three years as- •. with latest improvements;
city of 50.000 inh:ibttants, located in Colorado—
{»reat health resort. No competition. Large fac-
lories with pay rolls of $400,000 to 8&00 000 per
month. Good reason for selling. J6000cash or in
payments. Inquire If you mean business,
J O Z. care Am. Florist. Chicago.

WANTED AT ONCE.

A middle aged, all-around florist; good
grower and worker, who can take charge
at times; married, German preferred. Steady
position to rigtit man; house furnished;
wages J40 to |50 per month. Also second
man of experience. Address

CARL BEERS, Florist, Bangor, Me.

For Sale

w

ANTED— A few good men as assistant rose
growers and helpers Apply to

Bassbtt & Washbctbn. Ulcsdale, 111.

Three Greenhouses, 20x80 each, two short
span to sou ch, one even span; steam heat,
five years old, best cypress material,
stocked with plants, etc. Possession
given immediately, houses to be moved.
Good town, 5000 people. Sell altogether
only. Write for particulars

JOHN LIEBER, Maryy/Ue. Mo.

Thr™ small grepnliousi'S at Wfston, Mo.; fivo
aore.s in orohanl, some sin:ill fruit, larKe barn,
two cisti-rns, two {;nnd cellars, on*^ acre of vine-
yard, live- room rcsldenc". Town of about 2000,
the only grfenhousps in the county, eight miles
from Leavenworth, Kas.; thirty miKs from Kan-
sas Oily. RtMson. poor health. Fine prospect for
fruit. lTice$ii50.(X). Address

C. H. HOLLIED, Horlon, Kas.

FOR SALE

240 acres of land on Isthmus of Tehaunte-
pec, state of Vera Cruz, Mexico. For full
particulars write

ROLAND HUGHES,

846 New York Life BIdg. KANSAS CITY. MO.

FAD ^Al F ^ first-class greenhouse business
I Wii .jnLL. about 80 miles from Chicago.
Have 11,000 square feet of glass and considerable
valuable ground. Located in central part of city
of about ao.OCO population ma- es the property
quite high priced. Any live florist with small
capital can purchase a fine range of glass very
reasonably; doing a fine business. Can give long
lease of ground with privilege of buying or will
sell part of ground. Everything is as good as
new and a bargain — a chance you won't often get.
Good reasons )or selling. Don't inquire unless
you mean business. Ad's Florist, care Am. Florist.

FOR SALE

The Morris Floral Co., Morris, 111., 61 miles wst
of Chicat,'o, Joins a retail and wholesale business;
incorporated 1897; 20 000 feet of glass, doing a
business that increases every year: the increase
over 1899. w:is ■'fl.282.61 up to April 1, 1900. The
reason for selling is that A. Mittin^, Secretary
and Manager, is retiring and there is no one else
in the company who understands the florist busi-
ness. The property includes six acres of land,
two houses ;ind barn; everything up-to-date;
bo'N-r capai.-ily etjual to -10,000 ft. of glass; all new
1897; eiinnot be built to-day for less than $20,000.
Terms !f;3,000 cash, balance good paper. Sold by
bids to highest bidder. All bids must be in before
July 1. If you mean business con-e und see us.

A. MITTING, Sec'y, Morris, III.

FOR SALE

A fine farm of 439 acres of rolling land under
cultivation, a fine dwelling, good water, plenty of
fruit trees. An excellent opportunity. Write for
particulars. Price, $5,500.

A large plant situated in a large town in Ohio,
60,000 ft. of glass. A modern place, fully equipped
and stocked. Three dwellings. City store, furni-
ture and equipments. Reasons for selling and
price will be furnished on application.

Any of the above named properties is a fine bar-
gain, and those desiring to purchase will do well
to communicate with us. These are only a few of
the properties that we have for sale and leasing.

SMITH & SMITH,

p. 0. Box 869. 345 Sixth Ave , PITTSBURG. P>.

For Rent.

Seven Greenhouses, Three Acres of
Ground, Barn and Dwelling; Five
Year Lease, thirty minutes from New
York Market; well stocked for Spring
Trade. Stock can be bought reason-
able. Apply

Chas. A. Iffinger,

Sub Station No. 24. Brooklyn, N. Y.

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Washington.

MID SUMMBR heat makes TROUBLE FOB
GROWERS. — DEATH OF W. F. GUDE'S LIT-
TLE SON.

This hot weather is very hard onindoor
stock, especially roses and carnations.
Some of the growers who have not yet
shaded are getting their roses and other
flowers scorched and are kept busy water-
ing. This is an unusually hot spell for
this time of the year; starting last Sun-
day the mercury has been soaring above
90°, with very little rain. Outdoorroses
will make little show for Memorial day,
May 30.

C. Schellhorn is making preparations
for rebuilding one ot his rose houses
25x150 heated by hot water.

Wm F. Gudehas the sympathy of hosts
of friends because of the death of his little
son, May 7, of membranous croup; the
child was three months of age. P. G.

Wbo!?5ale [[ower/\arK?fe

CINCINNATI, May 17.

Boiei, Beauty, select 30.00

" " medium 10.00

Brlile 3 OO® 5.00

Brldeemald 3 00® 6 00

" Meteor 3.00<s .i.OO

" perle 3 "W® < W

O»m»tloni ., ;o|, 100

" fancy - 00@ .J.ou

Lily of the valley 3.00

Qladlolns f.-OO® o.OO

Callag I'-OO® 8 CO

Stocks , ,„ I ^l

Sweet ppa8 l^Minm

Hyacinths 8 OOSIO CO

Smllai U.6,®15t0

Adlantnm i"0

Common ferns f^

Asparagus <J"-0^

ST. LOUIS, May 17.

Bnsei, Beauty, shirt stems iPSfl,;; ^

.• " medium 8 C0@12 ;jO

" •• fancy. 15.00435 UO

•' Bride, Brtdesmaia 3 00® 5.00

" Metror 2 00® 6 00

Perle wootton 2 00® 3 00

CamatlOM, common •■)

fancy 1 00® l.fO

Sweetpeas ««,lsm

CallaB *• 0^® 8 00

Hirrlsll 6 00® S 00

gSSS.';;:::;:: "■??l'?ro

Adiantnm ,.-?,SsiES

Asparagus 15.WWoO.0O

MILWAITKBI, May 17.

Bciei, Beanty, long...... per doi. ,300@300

" " medium 1 oO@ 2.00

■■ " short '• " .50® 1.00

" Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00® *> 00

•• Meteor 2.00® B.OO

" Kalsertn 6.00® 8 OO

carnations, o^i,°"f ••••;;:••;;•■;••;••;; | Sf i^

Uly^thevalley . ................... J.0«®^4 00

Hirrlsli 12.60dl6 OO

filSonetti. ''■■'^\Z

Adlantom '5® 100

Common ferns «

Bmllai Ji-OO

Ainaragos •» o"

Galax leaves ■'"

PrrrsBDBO, May 17.

Bo«., Beauty, |-J^;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;::;^iS|?t:IS

No 1 8 C0@12 00

culls 3 00(8.5 00

■• Bride, Bridesmaid 5 ffif I? !lli

" Meteor 2.00® i> 00

" Perle:. 3.00® 6.00

" Cusln 2.00® 4 00

0»maUon«,ord'nary , Snf ., 'A

fancy 2 00® 3.50

Uiy of the valley 2 nSi a nn

Harrlsll '' gj® 8 00

Sweetpeas »»® -{t

Pansle. ^nf i 6?.

Daisies -31 1 in

UXi'"'"*-:.v:;;:.-::::-."::.::::::;::::i2-6§liJ88
i2lSS^:v.\v.":::v;:;::::::::;:::::::.35 Ksi §8

DBNVEK, May It).

B<!?«<''««''.^»^'ns'af>..-.;;;::::::;;:::;'8Sf5:S§

" Bride. Bridesmaid J.*® 6.00

" Meteor S'SSf ?SS

Perle, Wootton 3.00« j 00

CamaUons.ortlnary J 50| |.00

^iC the val'ey ■—•;••;•::•■;:::;::;:; ,l«j

Harrlsil 13 60

Daflodlls ;in« 2?

Sweet peas ="«„ i^

ABParagus ™ |!i

Bmllax -'S;

Ferns -S

Qalaxleaves -^

Orchid flowers.

^

»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<

W. A. MCFADDEN.

"rosebank."
CINCINNATI.

Shipments made direct from greenhouses,
insuring fresh and perfect blooms.

N. B. It is particularly re-
quested that the stock here
offered be not confused with
similar stock offered by com-
mission dealers at lower pri-
ces, which has been shipped
from New York. Rosebank
Orchids are never sold through
commission dealers.

l:

CATTLEYAS

( IN VARIETY I

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500,000 FEET OF glass;

LARGEST GROWER OE

GUT FLOWERS

IN AMERICA.

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Quotations subject to change without notic

!i

All other slock at lon''sl market jiriccs.
No charge for packinii

.\MERICAN BEADTIES. I'cr Doz.

Long $2.50 to $3.00

Medium 1.50 to 2.00

short 75 to 1.00

Per ICO.

M F.M'EOR 83 00 to $5,08

BKlllE 3.00 to 5.00

BHI1)B;sMAI1) S.OOto 500

PERLE 2.00 10 5.00

GOLDEN GATE 6.00 to 10.00

CARNATIONS, fancy 1 50 to 2.00

" common 75 to

TJ,

w Everything in the

I CUT FLOWER

line.

WIRE WORK,

the kind
that will give satisfaction.

and a
complete line of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

HOLTON & HUNKEL CO.,

I| p. O. Box 103

ivill-w^tjlt^e, "Wis.

■J ' rarehiiixil o or; MliAi1iirti>olfe

The Cincinnati
Cut Flower Co.,

--n.s... WHOLESALE FLORISTS.

Consignments Solicited.
Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

A. ELBERFIELD,

Wholesale riorist.

Florists' Supplies.
Consignments Solicited.

1005 Seventeenth St., DENVER. COL

SUCCESSFUL SELLERS

are the successful growers who advertise injtjijfji^jtjt^

-THE AMERICAN FLORIST.

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J. B. DEAMUD.

51 WABASH AVE.. CHICAGO.

CATTLEYAS, $4.00 per Dozen.

rer Dozen.

AM. BEAUTIES, Ex, long J2.oO to 13.00

" 24-inch stems, 2.0O

30 " ■• 1.50

short " 1.00

Per 100

CARNATIONS, fancy 12.00 to *3 00

" standard vars. asst. 1.00

BRIDES 3.00to 4.00

BRIDESMAIDS 3.00 to 4.00

METEORS 3.00to 4.00

PERLES a.OOto 3.00

VALLEY S.OOto 4.00

TULIPS 2.00to 3.00

LIL. HARRISII e.OOto 8.00

Per 100.

CALLA LILIES J8.00 to JIO.OO

ADIANTUM 75

ASPARAGUS 50cts.

SMILAX 12.60to 20.00

GALAX Green nr Bronze, 11.25 per M. .15

FANCY FERNS... «1. 50 per M. .20

fNo. 1 contains 15 lbs. .I2..50

WILD SMILAX. N°-f .'i ^!S^•='■^°
(Caldweirs.) \l-^X „ ^'l\

50 lbs

{ No. 4
No. 5

[No. 6

4., 50
5.50
6.50

^ff~ Prices subject to change without notice.
CATALOGUE OP CARNATION CUTTINGS NOW READY.

(t

McKellar £ Winterson's

Modern Supply House.

PLENTY OF FLOWERS FOR DECORATION DAY.

We will have good supply of ROSES, CARNATIONS, BULBOUS
STOCK, PAEONIAS, LILIES, FERNS, Etc.

Also complete stock of Moss Wreaths, Cycas Wreaths, Palm Leaves,
other Decorative Stock.

PLACE YOUR ORDERS WITH

All stock at lowest prices.

US EARLY.

Write for price list.

CHICAGO.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON^ wabash'ave.. uniunuu. co

Forest Glei,
Chicago, III.

BRANT&NOE,

WHOLFSALE
GROW.RS OF

Ship Fresh ^oses Direct from Greenhouses to
Retaileri. Careful y Graded. Prices Right. Tiy Us.

Please mention the American Flortst when 7uriting:

WEILAHD-AND RISCM

I We are large Growers and I
(Shippers of CUT FLOWERS]

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

Please mention ike A me> ican F'orist when ivriting.

GEO. REINBERG,

Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers.

BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

All stock at lowest market rates. Send in your
orders.

B1 Wabash Awe., CHICAGO, ILL.

Se«n by New Firms:

AMERICAN FLORIST ADVTS.

Wbol^^ale flower/\arKgfci

CHICAGO. Majr IS.

KOBM, Besntr, extra long Btemg 3.00

30 Inch " 3 50

24 " " 2.00

20 " " 1 60

16 " " 1.25

' 12 " ' 1.00

8 " " .75

Bride, Brldeamsld 3.00® 5 00

Perle 2.00® 1.00

Meteor 4.00® O.OO

La France 4 00® .'•.00

Golden Gate n.no®IO 00

CamatlonB .5^ l.UO

fancy 1.6U® 3.00

Lily of the valley 3.00® 6.00

Lilacs 25® .50

Mignonette 2.00® B.OO

Dutch hyacinths 4 00@10 00

Narcissus 2 00® 3 00

HarrlBll 8.00@10 00

Callas 8 00®10 00

Tulips 4.C0® ti.OO

Sweet peas ;.0O@ 2.00

Adlantum 60® 1.00

Common fema .15

Fancy ferns .20

Smllai 12 60(815.00

AsparaKUB 60.00®00.00

t WABASH AVE.
CHICAGO

S. B. Cor. Wabash Ave. and Kandolph St.

E. H. Hunt

THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR

WHOLESALE-

CUT FLOWERS

Hunt's Flowers
Qo Everywhere

76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.
wtmmfmmmffffWfwtwfWfwm

Bassett&Washburn

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CmCAGO.

Wbolesale Dealersand A>>A PI.— — .-.-..—
Grower, of llUl MOWOrS

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 order..

WHOLBBALB

GDOWER or ROSES.

DBALBB IN

CUT FLOWERS.

J. A. BUDLONG,

37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO, ILL

Mention the American Florist.

Benthey & Co.

F. F. BENTHEY, Manager,

Wholesale Commission Florist

4f Randolph Street CHICAGO.

I^^Consignments solicited..

A. G. PRINCE t CO.

Wholesale Gut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Agents for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special atlentioi
paid to shipping orders.

76 it 78 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHIOAQO.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

904 LIBERTY ST. 'PHONE 2107.

CONSIGNMENTS

SOLICITED.

Florists' Supplies

Please mention the American Florist.

1304

The American Florist.

May /p,

Samuel %. Pennook.

Wholesale Florist.

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street,

.PHILADELPHIA, PA.

AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES.

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, WILL, BE OPEN FROM 6:30 A. M. TO 10:00 P. M.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND.

BOSTON...

FLOWERS

Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies.

S>rl.o^ Z^la-tA ■mex\x^<:x.

&T :Bx'oxxx±±&lfX «St., :B0ST0N^, »<£A.«S(a.

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' ''^'ToK masI' '""*■

WELCH BROS. J Proprietors.

NOTICE: — WELCH BROS., Sole Agents for FREVSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, S2.00 oer

Script Letters, $4.00 per 100.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

NEW FERNS, $1.25 per 1000

< "rd^T ;it i>n.-i' ;irul br >s lire Of your w:int>

Also Wreaths and Festooning of all kinds fnr

Decoration Day. Knira^'- your forns now and

otht-r tzonds for O'-i-oratiou I>:ivand b<-sureof th'-iii.

CROWL FERN CO.. Mi'llington, Ma<4S.

Wholesale Florists,

Always on Hand:

CARNATIONS.

BRIDESMAIDS.

BRIDES.

I

j7 JOBBERS IN

'^^FLORISTS'

SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.

84. Hawley Street. BOSTON.

H.G.BERNING

Wholesale florist,

SUCCESSOR TO

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO....

J 322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

CHAS. B. STAHL

Wholesale Florist,

17 S. nth St., Telephone 63-64. PHILADELPniA.

Orders by mall, telegraph or telephone will
reoelTO prompt attention.

Consignments ot good stock sollolted.

PUase mfintwyi the American Florist when ivritxyig.

It is good business policy
to mentioi^ the

..AMERICAN FLORIST

when you write to an advertiser.

Wbol^ale flower/\arK?fe

PHTLADBLPHIA, May lU

Boaes.Tes T5S 2,00

•• e«ra 4.U0@ >; CO

Beamy, extra 16 00@26 OO

flrats 8.00(815 00

Camatloni 60<a. 159

fancy 1.00® 2 00

Lily of the TaUey 2.00® i.OO

Aaparagus 5i.00®:6 00

Smllai 15 00®2D.OO

Adlantum To® 1.00

B08T0N, May It;

Boaea, Beauty.extra :3.00®25 U

mealum 8 00® 10. 00

culls 2.00® 6 00

Bride. Bridesmaia, Meteor 1.00® 4 00

extra e CO® 8 00

Brunner 8.0iai2.C0

Camatlone. ordinary 1 00® 1.50

fancy 2 00® 3.00

lillvof the vaUey 1 51® 2.5)

DnlTldllj 1.00® 2 00

Tulips 60® 1.00

LonKlflorums 3.00® BOO

Callas 4.10® B 00

Mignonette 1 00® 2.00

Smllai. 12.00®15.M

Aaparafraa 50.00

Hardy ferns .21

GIVE

US

A

TRIAL.1'

"WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

HEADQUARTERS

^^^I'fSTER**
.,^tV^ YORK

Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of
Seasonable Flowers in Stock.

Wholesale Com-
mission Florist,
481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.

Alao Dealer In Florlsta' Bupplles & Wire Designs.

WM. F. KASTING,

C. A. KUEHN,

Wholesale Florist,

;/22 PINB STREET,

^ ST. LOUIS, MO.

t3^A complete line of Wire UcsigiM,

LEO. NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist,

N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS,

''°%°oT/^"^« D PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Consignments ol Choice Valley and Roses solicited.

Geo. M. Moss,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance Phone 1-41-26 D.

Coniignmenli of Rotes, Carnations, Violets solicllwl.

Milton W. Woodroffe & Co.

Successors to WM. C. SMITH,

Wholesale Florist,

1604 LUDLOW STREET,

'Phone 1-42-^69-A. PHILADELPHIA.

Consigrnments Solicited.

ELLISON & TESSON,

W^holesale Shipping

FLORISTS

3134 Olive Street, Jt jt jt St. LOUIS, MO.

HOME CKOWN STOCK.

...GEO. M. KELLOGG...

^""^•'("nTeVe'si: Cut 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 'PHOKK AT EITHER PLAOB

JOHN B. FERGUSON.

Wholesale riorlst,

5515 Fifth Ave, PITTSBURQ, PA.

Long Distance 'Phone 2985.

Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets.
Solicited.

J. M. COHEN, WHOLESALE FLORIST.

BRIDES and BRIDESMAIDS, fresh cut, $4 per 100. CARNATIONS, $3 per 100. HARDY TERNS. $2 per 1000.
coNsiaNMENTS SOLICITED. 22 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

jgoo.

The American Florist.

1305

TOP GRADE

Carnations

BEAUTIES,
BRIDES.
BRIDESMAIDS,
METEORS.

VIOLETS and LILY OF THE VALLEY.

JOHN I. RAYNOR,

49 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

Tftlephoiie No. 199H AladlHon Sqaare.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Commission riorists.
SUPERB VIOLETS. 8^'i»A*^t1^.^i*.— -

Telephone 2065 Madison S,r. 42 WCSt 28tll St., NEW YORK CITY.

TIIOMAS YOUNG, Jr.

Wholesale Florist,

New Telephone No. 1803 Uadison Bqnare.

43 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

GHORMLEY & PERKINS,

Wholesale Ffr\f *Ci-i-C

Commission | \\J\ I0L09

"^'F^urbiishS.^fai'''' 57 West 28tb St., NEW YORK.

Prepared to handle lar^ze or siiiall conelynmerts uf cut flowers to Krowers"
advantage Telephone H'ioO Madtnon Square.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.
51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square.
Price list on application.

Fiiase mention the American Florist wlien writirig.

THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN
NEW YORK CITY FOR

Violets % Carnations.

GROWtRS and UYERS make a note of this. It
will be to your advantage.

WM. H. GUNTHER.

.... 30 West 29th Street.

New Telephone No. 551 Madleon Square.

Please Mention the American Florist.

FRANK MILLANG.

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,

408 E. 34th SIrset,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

Telephone 299 MadUon Sqaare.

H. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry.
Open for Cat Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
Every momins:

DESmABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT
FOR ADVERTISING.

JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary.

Pleaee Mention The American FlorlBt.

MOORE, HENTZ & NASH,

Wholesale Commission Florists,

tISand 121 W. 23d St.,

NEW YORK CITY.
Telephoite 733— 18th.
Choicest Stock Shipped on a ComTJoig.lon.

At rooms of N. Y.
Cut Flower Co.

Choice Carnations

Choice Roses .9* J*

Traendly & Schenck

NEW YORK CITY

New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq.

38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange

Wbol^ale flower/\arK?fe

NEW YORK, May Ki.

Roses, Beauty select in. QO® 15. 00

'• . " medium 6.00® 8 00

culls 1 00® 2.00

" Bridesmaid, Bnde, Meteor 59® 2 00

Select 4 UO® (> 00

■Tacq.. Brunner 3 00® 8 CO

Carnations 50® .75

fancy l.fiO® 2.00

Lily of the valley 25® 1 OO

Yellow narcissus 50® I 00

Mignonette 1.00® 3 00

Sweet peas 50® .75

Callas 3.00® 4.00

Harrisil 3. 00® 1.00

Cattleyas ao.OO®60 00

Bmllai 12.00®15.00

Aaparagns 25 00®36.00

Sprengerti.perdoz. bunches 1®1. 50
Adlantum 50 .75

BniFALO. May 17.

Rosea, Beauty I5.0O@2O 00

Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 3.00® 8.00

Perle, Niphetos 3 00® 6.W

Kaiserln 3.00® 8.00

Carnations 1 CO® 2 00

Uly 01 the valley 3.00® 4.00

Violets .60

Mignonette l.CO® 2.00

Sweet peas 75® 1 OO

Daffodils I 50® 2.00

Dutch hyacinths 3.00® 6 UO

Harrisil S OO

Calias 6.00®10.00

Tulips 3.00® 4 OO

Bmllal 16 00®20 CO

Adlantum 1 00® 1.60

Hardy ferns, Qalax leaves 20® 25

Asparagus 60.00®76.00

MILLANG & CO.

Commission Florists

48 West 29tli St., NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square.
Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited.

TheNewYork 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 Order*.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,
Wholesale Florist.

Now Trlepliane N<
90'J Madison Sq.

39 W. 28th St., NEW YORK.

ROSES SHIPPED

to all points.

Price list on
Application.

Ford Bros...

fc»t<j< Wholesale Florists

III West 30th street. NEW YORK.

Con.ignments Solicited. 'Phone, 157 Madison Sq.

M. A. HART,

COMMISSION FLORIST,

Can enpply ROSES and CARNATIONS In
beat quality and any quantity; VIOLETS too.

44. WEST 29th STREET.
Tel. 325 Madison Square. NEW YORK.

ROSES.

VIOLETS.

JULIUS LANG

93 West aoth Street, NEW YORK.

CARNATIONS. VALLEY.

Telephone 280 Madison Square.

Remember us to our advertisers.

J.K.ALLEN'S

POPULAR WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWER HOUSE

At the new address,
and well sold.

106 "West 28th St., New York City, draws the crowd. Consignments carefully handled
Excellent facilities. J- J- .^ J- Telephone 197 Madison Avenue.

Nowwehave FDW C HORAN R°^^^-

TULIPS. ""^ "^^ W W ■ ^^ ■ I I ^^ I ■ ' * ' ^ S The best of each variety

TULIPS.
DAFFODILS.
FREESIAS,
PAN8IES,
SWEET PEAS.
VALLEY.
ORANGE BLOSSOM

47 WEST i28TH ST .

NEW YORK.

Cyj FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE.

Tel. 421
Madison Squa

The best of each variety in
market free from mildew.

VIOLETS,

in any quantity.
Special or Ordinary.

1306

The American Florist.

May jpf

The ^eid TMt>E.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

ALSXANDfiR RODGKR8, PreB.; ALBBKT MCCUL-

LOUGH. Vlce-E^PB ; 8. *'
Conn., Seo'y and Treas.

WrLiaARD, WetbenBeld,

Visited Chicago: Arthur H. Luck,
representing the Iowa Seed Company, of
Des Moines, Iowa.

St. Louis seedsmen report their order
trade good for this month in comparison
with same in previous years.

Henry A. Salzee, of La Crosse, Wis.,
has been attending the Methodist Con-
ference at Chicago for some time past.

Recent California reports indicate
increased spread of mildew on the onion
seed crop. Other seed crops are looking
well.

Heavy rains in California May 4-.">
have proved of great value to crops gen-
erally, especially to the beans at Ventura
and elsewhere.

The late C. C. Morse, the seed grower
of Santa Clara, Cal., whose death was
reported in our issue of May 12, left a
large estate. Mr. Morse was one of the
organizers of the Citizens' Bank of Santa
Clara and served on the Board of Educa-
tion.

The Seedsmen's Programme.

The sessions of the American Seed
Trade Association in Chicago, June 12 to
14 will be held at the Grand Pacific Hotel.
Aside from the usual order of business
there will be a question box to supple-
ment the programme of discussions, the
principal one of which will be: "Which
will be the most popular method for the
average private planter to obtain his
supplies of seeds in the twentieth century,
from 'commission boxes,' from 'small
local merchants' or on 'direct orders by
mail?' " This will be lead by S. E. Briggs,
S. P. Leonard and W. Atlee Burpee and
under this head several live issues will be
taken up, such as the rate of commission
on box seeds, prices, the cost of cata-
logues and the question of employing
commercial travelers. W. H. Grenell will
discuss contracts, Chas. N. Page, cata-
logues and advertising; C. L. Allen, caul-
iflower and its cultivation; Chas. H.
Heath, the pleasant side of business asso-
ciation, and W. C. Langbridge, the suc-
cessful retail seedsman.

La Cbosse, Wis.— a heavy hail storm.
May 14, destroyed much glass in this
vicinity.

Chester, Pa.— Colflesh, Titlow & Co.
have closed and gone to Germantown
and the stock has been seized by the
attorney for their landlord.

Experienced seeJsman to take full charge
of vegetable and flower seed department of
western seed^ house. Good salary and
position for right man. Must be able to
furnish first-ilass references. Address
immediately, giving full particulars,
"Western," care Am. Florist, Chicago. III.

Headquarters for Dutch Bulbs.

HYACINTHS DAFFODILS

_ TULIPS GLADIOLUS

CROCUS LILIES, ETC.

Write for prices Iti
GROENEWEGEN & CO.. Wholesale Bulb Growirs.

AMSTERDAM, Holland.

PLANT, SEED AND BULB OFFER.

Begonia Hex, named varieties, 2V4-in. pots, just ready for a shift, $.^.00 per 100.

Begonias, single tuberous rooted, pink, crimson, red and yellow; in separate colors, 30c pt-r dozen, $2.00

per 100, $17.50 per lOOO
('anna Robusta I'erfecta, fine large bulbs, 3.50 per 100.

< >.\alis Summer Flowering:, 7c per dozen postpaid, 20c per 100, $1.00 per lUlX).
Tuberoses No. 2. Double Pearl, 3Uc per 100, $250 per 1000.

Nasturtium, Tom Thumb, mixed, per H pound, 15c; per pound. 40c. postpaid; per 100 pounds, $30.00.

Tall Mixed, per H pound, 15c; per pound, 35c, postpaid; per 100 pounds, $25.00.
Aster, Queen of the Mnrket, the earliest of Asters, separate colors, per bi ounce, I5c, per ounce. 50c.

Semples true Branching, mixed, per U ounce, 15c; per pound, 15.00.
Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. ptT packt-t (25 seeds) 30 cents; per 100 seeds. $1.00; p^'r lOiX) seeds, $9.00.
" Sprengerii, per pacUi-t (25 seeds) 20c; per lOO seeds, 60c; per 1000 seeds $4.50.

Write for our quotations on Roman Hyacinths. Paper White Narcissus Etc

JOHNSON & STOKES, 217 and 219 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

FRESH FERN SPORES.^

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Kxtra larsze package of fresh Spores, sufficient for 3000 plants,
with full cultural directions, postpaid for $1.00.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. i.

ESTABLISHED 1802

'S

SEEDS

Florls's are invited to ser d lor our quotations on

FORCING BULBS,

ROMAN HYACINTHS,

LILIUM HARRISII,

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM,

Etc., Etc.

We are large importers ol HIGH CLASS BULBS.

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

VIGK'S SEEDS i.

ALL HOME-GROWN SEEDS.

J^^S I tZ^F^Z S-4-0Z. l-oz.

Vlck'8 Daybreak, pink Ji.SO $4.00

" Purity, white 2.00 6.00

Branching Comet, white 2.S0 8.00

Vick's Branching, in colors,
white, pink, crimson and pur-
ple each 25 .75

(I^^Ttaae list, also Garden and Floral Guide now
ready. Send for it.

James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N.Y.

NOTICE.

'\\"' are now ready to '_:iv<- you LOWKST

estimates for FIKST-class stock of "

Freesias. Harrisii. Callas. Romans Paper White Nar*

cissus, Hyacinths, Tulips. Van Sions. Japan

Longiflorum, Azaleas. Etc

Send VIS list :ind we will t^ive fli,nir*'s. Address

H. H. BERGER & CO.. (Kst. 78) 47 Barclay St . N.Y

Order now your Bulbs while you can
make money with

Paper White Narcissus Grandiflora,

EXTRA. S4.00 per 1000,

free M;irsei]lus. Packing free. 1st Dec, aettle-
lui-ut. Very low prices on application for ROMAN
HYACINTHS and other French Bulbs for forcing.

A. BERNARD, Grower and Exporter,

Caraueirannei Var, France.

LOW PRICES on BULBS & PLANTS

Amaryllis Equestre. $4 per 100; A. Formosissiraa,
$3; A. .loliiisxni, |15; A. Vittata. $20. Anemones
for fall blooming, |1. Begnnias. single, $2 50;
double 14. Callas. Spotted, $2; Little Gem J2.50,
Fragrauci' $10, Yellow $25, black 110. Caladiunt
Esculentum .5 to 7 $2. 7 to 9 $1, 9 to 12 $7. Cannas,
mixed. $1.50; named. $2 up. Crinums, $7. Dahl-
ias, raised, or to color, $4; fine named sorts. Cac-
tus or others, $5 per 100, Gladioli. 2d size, $4 per
1000. Gloxinias, $3. Hyacinthus Candicans, 50<' to
H- Irit Germanica. $1.50. Ipomoea Pandurata. S3.
I. Mexicana, monsters, $30. Lilium Aurat m. $5.
L. Album, $(',; L. Superbum, small, $1.25. Maderia
Vine 60c. iVIontbretias $1 Oxalis $1 per lOoO. lig-
ridias $1.50, Tuberoses, 1st size 75c, 2d size 30c.
Milla, liessera, Cyclob, $1 per 100.

PLANTS. Asparagus Sprengeri, $3.50 to
$20. Astilbe Chinense new. tine, $10. Begonia
Duke Zeppelin, $10. Hibiscus new sorts, $10,
Lace Fern. $5, Baby Primrose, $2,50, 2 new Sal-
vias, $8, Tropii'olum Phoebe, .$"!. The Edelweiss,
soon toblooom, $6. Myosotis Sutton's Gems in bud,
3 colors, white, blue, pink, $4 per 100. The Hardy
Chinese Begonia, sweet scented pink flowers,
leaves olive and red; 8 by lOinches! ! grand, $6 per
100. New Begonia Gracilis, finest pink beddcr, $6
per 100. Japan Morning Glory Seed, linest strain,
ll per lb,, 10c per oz. Not less than 25 ol any
kind at 100 rates.

A. BLANC & CO., FhUadelphia, Fa.

Please tnetition the American Florist ivhen wt iltng.

to

Q/i

ROEMER'S
Superb Prize Pansies

The linesf stra
in the World . .

n of Pansies

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INTRODUCER AND GROWER OF ALL THE
LEADING NOVELTIES.

Highest vVward Inter. Exhibition at Ham-
burg, 1897. Catalogue freeon application.

Fred. Roemer,

Seed Grower. QUEDLINBURG. GERIUANY. ^

Primula Sinensis, Rolker's large- tlowering;, ^i 02.
$3.50; packet 250.; best English mixture, packet
50c. Cineraria hybr. grandifl.. choicest English,
packet 50c. Cyclamen splendens grandifl., 500
seeds $2 50; separate colors. 100 seeds 60c.; best
English niixture. packet $1.00. Asparagus Spren-
gerii, 1000 seeds $6.50; lOOseedsToc. Pansy, Rolker'a
Giants, i4 oz. $1.25; packet 25c.; Trimurdeau, M
oz. 75c. ; packet 35c. Other seeds see general Trade
list, mailed free.

August Rdlker & Sons, 52Deysi., New York.

Please me niton Ihe Amer ican Florist ivhen w* iting.

American Florist Advertisements
Work Every Day.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1307

We are the Oldest, Largest and Most Reliable Gut Flower Commission House in the West.

CIT riOWER
PRICE LIST.

l*er doz.

lieiiuties, lont' $3.00 to J4. 00

medimii.... U.OO to 3.00

short 75 to 1.00

Per 100

I'erlc 3.00 lo 4 00

Hridi', Bridesmaid... 3.00 to 5.00

Meteor 3.00 to 5.00

Roses, our sel., ass't., 3.00
CurnatioDs, t'xtra se-
lect fancy 2.00to 3.00

Fancy stock 1 .50

Medium grade 1. 00 to 1.50

Callas and Harrisii.. 8.00 to 10.00

Pansies 50

Daisies 50 to 1.00

Mignonette l.OOto 2.00

Lily of the Valley. . . 2.00 to 3.00

Alyssum 25

Narcissus Pceticus.. 1.50

Tulips 2.00to 3.00

Sweet Peas 60 to .75

Pwonies 4.00to 6 00

Common Ferns, 25c per 100, $2 per

ICOO.
G.-ilax....20c per 100,81.25 per ICOO.

The unusually hot weather which came so suddenly is
likely to bring spring flowers all out at once and make a scar-
city for Decoration Day, but whatever the condition may be,
everthing available anywhere may be had at Kennicotts'.

Call on us if you have anything to sell.

MONEY ON DEMflND.

Wc pay all shippers every Monday. Don't let anyone owe you. Ship to us and
get the market price and the cash each week.

Kennicott Bros.Co.

42 and 44 East Randolph St.,
CHICAGO, ILL.

This year's customers must be ours next year. The VALIES we give are our best advertisements.

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Please !

If you have not already
contracted for your wants
in the line of

FORGING BULBS

for next season do not
fail to get our

Import Price List.

JUST ISSUED.

A postal card will start it, and you will
find therein many things of interest.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

CHICAGO:

8^-86 Randolph Street.

NEW YORK:

14 Barclay Street.

NEW ROSES ::::

GRUSS AN TEPLITZ, an exceedingly heal-
thy, strong growing forcing rose, similar to
Liberty, but a stronger grower,

MAD. RENE aERARD, the improved Mad.
Cajjucine. Fine stock. Write for prices.

BOSTON FERN, strong 2!4-in., $.=1.00 per 100.

THE CONARD & JO/I/ES CO.. West Grove. Pa.

1 10,000 EXCELLENT stocky 4-in. Latanias

I ready for shifting, $20 per tOO; $190 per JOOO.

I WALTER RETZER & CO. ai-I^eTt^^'iiV^s

^ 2045-59 Clarendon Avenue, CHICAGO.

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Florists and Seedsmen

It will pay you well to send me list
of your wants and get my prices
before placing your orders for

DUtGll 5uib§

for delivery in the early autumn.
HYACINTHS. TULIPS. NARCISSUS.
FREESIAS, CROCUS. SPIR/EAS,

LILIUM LANCIFOLIUM. Etc . Etc.

All Bulbs carefully grown and guaranteed first-
class and true. No auction stuff or trash.
Correspeudence solicited.

GEORGE E. DICKINSON,

No. I Broadway, NEW YORK, N. Y.

Also Nursery and Fruit Stocks of every description.

Strong Plants

Brides, Bridesmaids, in 2^-in. pots; Ameri-
can Beauties In 3V2-in. pots. All good,
strong, healthy Stock; will sell them very
cheap for cash.

T. o'coivivoie,

Blackgtone Blvd. PKUVlUiSNCE. B. I.

HARDY ROSES

Strong two-year-old plants, in all
the best varieties.

Hollyhocks, Phlox, Paeonies,
Pyrethrums, Pansies,
Speciahies. J^ >^

StND FOR CATALOGUE.

M^joH'Ta?^'*'^ Woods Holl, Mass.

Roses

Extra Strong stock
from 2>^ -inch pots.

Splendid assortment of hardy sorts.
Send for price list.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., ^^''^^.V

NEW

OEUTZIA GRACILIS ROSEA.
PHILADELPHUS MONTEAU D'HER-
MINE, from aH-iiich pots.

Hardy Herbaceous Perennials
our Specialty.

Send for price list. NORWOOD NURSERIES,
Rea Brothers. NORWOOD. MASS.

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May ig,

The Nursery Tmije-

AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN.

W. J. PETERS. PreB.; D. 8. Lake, Vloe-PreB.
OiOBOE C. 8BAOSB, Rocheater. N. ¥., Seo'y.

P. S. Peterson & Son shipped a car
load of six-foot specimens of the Colorado
blue spruce on May 12. They are for
estates in northern New Jersey.

The nurserymen of Oklahoma and
Indian Territory have organized the
Southwestern Nurserymen's Association.
The president is J. A. Taylor, of Wynne-
wood, and the secretary is J. W. Preston,
of Kingfisher.

Park and Outdoor Art Association.

The American Park and Outdoor Art
Association is to assemble in annual con-
vention at the Art Institute, Chicago, on
June 5, 6 and 7, 1900. The Auditorium
Annex has been selected as the official
headquarters of the association, where
rates will range from $1.50 to $4- per
day. The programme will include papers
and discussions at the morning sessions
of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,
to which all interested are invited; stere-
opticon lectures Tuesday and Thursday
evenings, to which the public will be
specially invited; and visits to the park
systems in the afternoons. On Friday
there will be an excursion to the drainage
canal, or other places can be visited. A
banquet wUl also be tendered to the
association during its sessions.

Mrs. Edwin D. Mead, of the Twentieth
Century Club, of Boston, will prepare a
paper upon municipal improvement which
will be read by President Loring, and
Albert Kelsey, President of the Architect-
ural League of America, will give an
address upon the same subject at a joint
meeting of the two associations on
Thursday evening, June 7, on which day
the annual session of the Architectural
League begins.

A paper prepared by Mrs. Cyrus H.
McCormick, of Lake Forest, 111., upon
•'Landscape Gardens" will be presented.

Dr. Albert Shaw, editor of Tie Ameri-
can Review of Reviews, will present a
paper upon some phase of outdoor art
relating to our national growth.

William R. Smith, director of the
Botanic Gardens at Washington, D. C,
and ex-president of the Society of
American Florists, will write upon a
subject relating to the arrangement and
grouping of plants about architectural
structures.

William M. R. French, director of the
Chicago Art Institute, will present an
illustrated paper upon "Composition,"
giving particular attention to the proper
distribution of buildings, of artificial
structures and of foliage about such
structures.

J. H. Patterson and Edwin L. Shuey,
ot Dayton, Ohio, have consented to lead
in the presentation of work that has
been done in this and other countries
toward making more attractive the sur-
roundings of factory buildings and
employees' homes. To this meeting the
general public will be specially invited.

William Ordway Partridge, of New
York city, will present a paper upon the
proper setting of statuary in public
places.

J. Frank Foster, superintendent of t he
South Park system in Chicago, will
present a paper upon park roads, in
which he will call particular attention
to their maintenance and administra-
tion.

The Rev. J. A. Rondthaler, of Chicago,
will present a paper upon the influence of
public parks upon the morality of a
community.

S. M. Millard, of Highland Park, 111.,
will present a paper upon a subject con-
nected with outdoor art.

Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr., of Brook-
line, Mass., will present a committee
report on advertising bill boards; Prof
William J. Beal, of Michigan, upon prizes
for designs; Dr. Wm. W. Folwell, of
Minneapolis, upon park census; and C.
C. Laney will report for the committee
appointed in connection with the work
of the Pan-.\merican Exposition.

One of the most instructive and inter-
esting features of the meeting is to be an
exhibit of photographs showing the good
and bad treatment of various subjects
connected with outdoor art and the
artist's conception of beauty in various
objects in landscape.

Chestnut Hill Horticultural Society.

At the May meeting of the Chestnut
Hill Horticultural Society the following
premiums were awarded: For calceola-
rias, to Wm. Kleinheinz, gardener to P.
A. B. Widener; for three ferns in not over
6-inch pots, to Geo. W. Brown, gardener
to Robt. N. Carson; for three heads of
cauliflower, to Wm. Robertson, gardener
to J. W. Pepper; for three heads of lettuce,
to John Little, gardener to John Lowber
Welsh; for one bunch of asparagus of

twenty- five stalks, to Harry Harris,
gardener to Mr. Gratz.

First prize for rhubarb also went to
Wm. Robertson, while the premium for
the best specimen palm was taken by
Geo. W. Brown. Wm. Boyce, gardener
to Randal Morgan, was awarded first
for the best collection of vegetables, and
Frank Gould, gardener to John T. Mor-
ris was awarded the first premium for
the best collection of cut blooms of her-
baceous plants.

The following items were also of
special interest: A collection of very fine
double flowering wall flowers, grown by
Frank Gould; a grand vase of assorted
roses, exhibited by Wm. Kleinheinz;
specimen plant of We'gelia hybrida Eva
Rathke in full bloom, exhibited by Messrs.
Landreth & Sons. Robert E. Carey, gar-
dener to Thos. C. Price, was also given
notice for a handsome vase of mixed
carnations, and Michael Punch, gardener
to R. Le Boutellier, was awarded special
mention for a well flowered plant of
Maxillaria tenuifolia. Another novelty,
which was possibly shown for the first
time in this country, was a small plant
of edelweiss, Leontopodium alpinum,
shown by Albert Knapper, of Frankford,
Philadelphia.

Ten persons were admitted to member-
ship, and fourteen proposed. The society
is going forward at a good pace and
every indication is that with the end of
our first year we will have a fairly estab-
lished society. J. H. H.

10,000

Fin, Scarlet, Red, 'Wliite, Willow
leaved, English and Turkey, 4 to
10 feet.

100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes.

Catalogue on appliciitioQ, Send estimate of wants for prices.

THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Glenwood Nurseries. MORRISVILLE. PA.

TUE STORKS Si IIAKKISOIV CO., Box 935 . PAIMESVILLE, OUIO.

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46 Tears. 44 Grocnhou^os. 1000 Acrew, OorreBpondonce Solicited. Cutiilojp Free

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Good,

Healthy

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BRIDESMAIDS

KAISERINS

BRIDES

PERLES

3-inch,

$4 per 100,

U35 per 1000.

2' -in.,

$3 per 100,

\$25 per 1000.

Oasln "Witln Order.

Martin A. Magnuson,

3309 N. Western Ave., CUICAOO, III.

Excelsior Pearl Tuberoses.

SPLENDID BULBS IN PRIME GONDII ION.

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First size, 4 to 6 inches ilt.UO

Monster Bulbs H.OO

Second size, a to 4 in. (all bK)omin'.; bulbs). .. 3.UI)

DAHLIA ROOTS,

Twenty superb varieties, $4.00 per 100.

CANNA ROOTS,

C'lias. Kenii'Tsoii, <'hevaUer Uesson,
Ami Pichon, Miieil Red, all $10 per lUOO.

CASH WITH UKUKR.

J. f. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J.

Large Elms.

<> C line si)ecimen Elm trees 6 to 9-inch
•iO caliper, 25 to 40 feet high, with well
developed heads. Have been several times
transplanted and will lift with excellent
roots and balls of i-arih. Send for price list.

SAMUEL Ci MOONi "°""!Bu'd('"s^co.), pa
NEW SHELLBARK-NICKORY NUT,

"Hornor's Special."

RARE EVERGREEN TREES

200 000 HANDSOME SHADE TREES.

and Meech's Prolilic Quince, at iznatly reduced

prices. Catalogue fkee.

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strictly high-class halftones of
which we can supply electros suitable
for catalogue illustration. If you need
anvthinf? in this way, state your re-
quirements and we will submit jrroofs
of the illustrations in stock
Price for cash only 15 cents per square inch.

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.324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

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FOR DECORATION DAY.

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Fancy Common Ferns

PRICE Per lOOO, St.SO; Per lOO, 20c.

Good and hard.

Now here in cold storage.

Smilax, Asparagus Sprengerii, American Beauties, Choice
Roses, Fancy Carnations, Common Carnations, Sweet
Peas, Cape Jasmine Buds. ^^^H^«M'jt'jt^^

Buy your flowers direct from the growers. We sell at market prices and guarantee our stock for freshness and quality.

76 Wabash Ave.,
CHICAGO.

Bassett & Washburn

Greenhouses,
HINSDALE, ILL.

Ampelopsis Veitchii

DORMANT PLANTS.

Extra strong and heavy,

3 feet at $15 OO per 100.
2 feet at $10.00 per 100.

Vaughan's Seed Store

84 and 86 Randolph St . CHICAGO.

leOSKS AND CiE;i«,A.3VIUlMSS

Pres. Carnot, 2^ and 3-iii. |iots, $4.00 and J6.CU
per 100. American Brjiuties, 3-incIi pots, $6.00
per 100, $5,5.00 per lOOO. Wo jt ions. 3-incli jx.is.
$5.00 per 100. Geraniums in llower from 4-inch
pots, mixed varieties and Queen oT the West, $7.00
per 100.

Marguerite Carnatitms. (white): Corn Flower,
(lilac and blue): Gaillardia, (ainsle): and Orien-
tal Poppies, the above at $4 00 per 100.
ROBERT F. TESSON. West Forest Park, St. Louis.

From flats, by mail 50<- per 100; $4.C0 pi^r 1000

" 2-inc-h $1.50 " $13 00

Hydrangeas. 5-inch pots $3.00 pt-r do/..

4-inch pots 2. CO

" Rooted cuttings. $1.?5 per lOO; $10 per 1000

Large llowering Canua roots BI.OO per 100

Send for samples. Cash with the order.

FRED BOERNER, Cape May City, N. J.

which

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The actual paid circulation of the
American Florist is, we believe, the
largest in its class. The contents
are of real present value and are
preserved for reference. Advertisers
who use regularly our columns estab-
lish permanent business with the best
trade in the United States.

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DAY

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Case A, .'iTOO assorted leaves $6.00

Case li. .5000 assorted and 200 sprays. .M.OO
Single thousand 2.08

I1ARL4N P. KELSEY,
Tremont BIdg. BOSION, MASS.

K.^PKESS SHir>IENTS ONI.'i.

WILL EXCHANGE

loOO Alternanthera P. Major and A. Nana,
2-inch, line $12.00 per lOOO.
500 Rose (ieraniunis, line, 2V4-in., $15 per ICOO.
For Aspar:igus Plumosus and Sprengerii.
We also offer lOOO strings .Smilax, very fine, $10.00
per 100.

FURROW BROS,, Guthrie, Glclahoma.
New Deulzia Lemoinei,

2'/j-in. pots J3 COper 100

Spiraea Anthony Walerer,

•J I - - i ri . po 1 s 2 . 00

Dracaena Indivisa,

3'.;-in. pots ~.'0

4Va-in. pots 12.00

JACOB THOMANN,

314 N. Goodman St. ROCHESTER. N. Y.

Strong, stocky phints,
in full bloom.

Per 12 Per 100

Alphonse Ricard, scarlet .fl.OO $8.00

Mme. .laulin, peaeli pinl^ 1 00 JS 00

Mme. Buclinerand Kuhilia, white 1.00 8.00

Henute Pnitevine, salmon 1 00 8 00

Marvel, crimson l.OO .f 00

Geraniums.

PHILLIPS & DODGF, Billerica, Mass.

LARGE

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FROM
SOIL.

READY FOR THE FIELD

CARNATIONS

Write for prices on what you want.

Geo. Hancock & Son,

Grand Haven,
Mich.

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•Cut Flowers

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Printed in two colors on gummed
paper; your card, etc., in black and
leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red.
Very attractive. Price per 500, $2.85;
per 1000, $4.60. Send for samples

ELECTRO OF THIS LEAF, POSTPAID, $1.23.

American Florist Co.,

^^_ CHICAQO.

WE ARE BOOKING ORDERS NOW FOR
THE NEW CROP.

FANCY AND DAGGER FERNS.

Will begin shipping lirst wevk in May.

Price, SI. 00 per lOOO.

Special discounts to the wholesale trade. Write

or telegraph us.

Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Inc , Evergreen, Ala.

Pteau mtntion the American Florist when wnling.

We like to have you tell our advertisers
that you read our paper.

1310

The American Florist.

May ig.

Our PasTiMES

Announcements of coming contests or other
events of interest to our bowling, 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 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass.;
Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.;
or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St.,
Ohioago, 111.

At New York.
Monday afternoon, May 14, previous
to the Florists' Club meeting, the follow-
ing scores were made at the alleys:

Player 1st 2d 3d 4th .'ith

Traendlv Ill 170 161 \V, 108

Hafner.; 116 132 143 149 1.S8

Burns 142 139 123 141 137

Thielmann l.W 182 125 134 186

Roehrs 125 153 177 152 112

.T. Manda 190 132 138 141 114

Butterfield 101

Donlan 126 115

At Flilbush.
Bowling enthusiasm here is tempered
jast now with the fatigues of the big
spring business with which the Flatbush
lights have been favored, but from now
on steady practice is the order. Scores
last Thursday night were as follows:

Player 1st 2d 3il

Riley 14-2 126 145

H. Dailledouzc 163 141 12-,'

P. Dailledouze 113 127 134

Wocker 175 IW 146

Sohmutz 136 132 166

Prosser 101 163 126

Dennis 129 99 136

PapaZeller 61 85 93

Woerner lOO 71

liutterfield 112 104

At Philadelphia.

Bowling enthusiasm is losing no ground
in this city, the boys seeming to enjoy the
sport as much as ever. W. K. Harris is
easily first and keeps his average well up
to the one and sixty mark. George Moss
is also in the game, his high mark the
past week being 204. At the meeting of
the bowling club last Thursday it was
determined to have a new handicap
tournament. Two-men teamswill bowl,
their averages for the past four months
being used as a basis for handicapping.
Teams will be selected by drawing and
then the committee will decide when
they will bowl. This, it is thought, will
make a very interesting contest.

The gun club is attending a two-days'
tournament at Chambersburg to defend
the trophies half won and,if possible, win
others. It is not known as yet how they
have made out, but they will doubtless
give a good account of themselves. K.

To the National Florists' Bowling League.

To an enthusiast of this, which may be
called the national game of the American
florists, it is a great pleasure to peruse
the scores and read the various accounts
of the contests as they appear weekly in
the trade papers, and note the interest
that is taken in the game in the different
floral centers of the country.

An evening now and then passed in the
company, of congenial spirits engaged in
friendly rivalry at a game of ten-pins is
not, as some who take a narrow view of
life seem to think, "time wasted." Such
an occasion brings together socially
and affords much needed recreation to
men whose business demands almost
their entire attention, but who manage
to get an hour or two occasionally to
indulge in this popular game and derive
much benefit from the amusement and
exercise it afl'ords them.

The inter-city matches that take place
from time to time are very interesting

events and a fiord great pleasure to the
contestants, as well as their friends, who
come to cheer them on to victory or con-
dole with them in defeat, as the case may
be. Whatever the result of the game,
however, it has no serious effect on the
spirits of the players, who have had the
pleasure and excitement of the game,
besides a good time socially, and return
home much benefited by their outing.

The last national tournament, during
the convention of the S. A. F. at Detroit,
and others that have gone before, still
linger as pleasant memories, and from
the reports of the games now toming in
weekly it is seen that the interest is being
kept up, with the hope, no doubt, of
capturing some of the prizes at the
coming contest during the meeting of the
S. A. F. in New York next August. This
tournament promises to eclipse all previ-
ous contests and will doubtless exceed
them more particularly in the number of
bowlers engaged and in prizes offered.
The New York club has already secured
several valuable trophies and the national
association also has, in addition to its
sweepstake prize of $100 or over, had
given to it several handsome cups to be
offered as its committee deems best.

In order that there shall be no con-
fusion and that everything in the matter
of prizes and schedules shall be ready
when the time for the contest arrives, I
have appointed a committee to take
charge of these important matters and
assist the officers of the national organ-
ization in carrying them out. The com-
mittee consists of John Westcott and
George C. Watson, of Philadelphia, and
Wm. J. Stewart, of Boston.

It would be well for all clubs intending
to take part in this contest to individ-
ually get together at once and discuss
the situation. The committee would be
very glad to have suggestions from
any of the organizations about prizes,
rules for governing the contest, (although
the regulations adopted at the Detroit
meeting seem to meet every require-
ment) or anything that any one
has to oft'er that they think will be of
advantage.

The one rule adopted then that I might
call attention to is that all contestants
must be members of the S. A. F., in some
way identified with the business, and
also members of the florists' club of the
city which they represent. While it is a
hardship to those clubs which, after
coming a long distance, find they are a
player short of the required number, six,
it is not fair to the other fully equipped
teams to have perhaps a strong bowler
substitued, and it leaves the short team
open to the imputation that the omis-
sion was intentional, with the idea of
thus gaining strength.

Any city which desires can enter a
team with players having the proper
qualifications, already mentioned, with-
out belonging to the National Florists'
Bowling League. Membership in this
organization costs each club $10 per
year, the membership fee being used as
a sweepstake to purchase prizes to be
bowled for by the members of the organ-
ization only. Several of the clubs have
already forwarded their dues for this
year to the treasurer, J. F. Wilcox, of
Council Bluffs, Iowa, and I would request
all others who desire to ioin the league
to at once forward the amount to him,
as with the membership known the com-
mittee can work more intelligently and,
having the prizes in readiness before the
contest, can arrange the schedule so that
all shall have an even chance to win.
Robert Kift, President N. F. B. C.

At Chicago.

On the alleys last Friday night Degnan
and Hauswirth concluded their ten game
match, the former winning out by 103
pins. As Hauswirth wanted revenge a
second match of ten games was quickly
arranged between the two and five of the
games resulted in 797 for Degnan and
757 for Hauswirth.

In the regular club practice May 11 the
following scores were made:

I'layiT 1st 2d :!d 4th 5tli

Ualluft- 180 155 164 215 111

Evans 119 128 105

Savage 179 170 132

Kreitlinc 125 111 110

Hartshorne Ill 119 130

Hauswirth 188 190

Degnan 168 195

Prun.r 133 141

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Buffalo.

THADE IS RATHER QUIET AND ROSES VERY
CHEAP.— KASTING WINS A WIFE. — WED-
DING NOT ANNOUNCED IN ADVANCE. —
LEWIS IS BUILDING.

Trade is about the same as last week;
flowers are plentiful and quality good.
The only addition to the stocks in the
stores is pansy plants, which breaks the
monotony. A store opening last week
called for many roses but the price paid for
them was very low; 2 cents each is small
but when you furnish them for half it is
ridiculous; even florists on the market who
pay as low as $50 a year for stalls
refused to furnish them. Should any
person want an article from one of these
stores he pays a regular price, but let
him start at either end of our flower
stores and by the time he gets to the last
one he has got his plants and flowers for
almost nothing.

Inquiry for Commissioner W. F. Kast-
ing Thursday morning elected the smil-
ing reply that he was married Wednes-
day evening and had left for parts
unknown. Few were in the secret. The
young lady who has assumed part of the
park commissioner's duties, I am pleased
to say, is Miss Laura La Tour, daughter
of Philip La Tour, who is in the florists'
business on Genesee street near Humbolt
Park. The nuptial compact was con-
summated at the Genesee Hotel and the
bridal party was composed of Miss
Margaret Frances Williauis, cousin of the
bride, as maid of honor, and Fred. P.
Keen, best man. Mr. and Mrs. Kasting
have the congratulations and best wishes
of all and after a trip for a week or two
will be at home on Elliott street.

Pan-American matters are booming.
Director of Floriculture Scott has 4000
roses to plant for outside parties so far,
and by the way Director lUrich is pro-
gressing it will not be long before we
have a fine green forest.

Fred. G. Lewis, of Lockport, is about
to erect two houses 18x100 for carna-
tions and, with what he has now will
have a fine range of houses.

Recent visitors: S. B. Smiley, Lancas-
ter; Fred. G. Lewis, Lockport; Martin
Reukauf, Philadelphia. W. A.

Washington, D. C— At the Botanic
Garden they are rebuilding the roofs and
repairing the heating apparatus of four
plant houses.

New Haven, Conn.— The New Haven
County Horticultural Society was organ-
ized at a meeting in this city on the even-
ing of May 7. A constitution and by-
laws were adopted. Eli Whitney was
elected president and Robt. Veitch, Jr.,
secretary. The next meeting will be held
at the ofeces of John N. Champion & Co.
one month hence.

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The American Florist.

1811

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PRICE LIST.

ROSES.

li^•lultil■^. li.ni; per do/. , *3.00—

medium " 1.50—12.00

" short " .75 —

Itri.lpsaml Miiids ( loO, 4.0O-

Meteor S

Perk'S " 4 00—

Roses, seconds " .(X) -

CARNATIONS.

standard sorts, select.

.per 100, Jl 50
3.60

MISCELLANEOUS.

P;eonies perdoz., $0..')Q—

Harrisii, 16.00 per KO, " 1.0( —

Calliis " 1, no-
Mignonette '* .25 —

Forget- .MeNots, Sl.OO per ICO, " .l.V

V:illcy per 100, 3.00—

Sweet Peas " .40 —

Marguerites *' .50 —

DECORATIVE.

Asparagus per strintj, $0.50—

Galax, green and bronze, per 10(X>,

$1.50 per UO,

Ferns $2.00 per 1000. •' .2.t

Fef s. Maiden Hair, choice. . . " ,75— 1.00

Leucothoe Sprays " 1.00

Sraiia.\ (scjtrce) " per dozen, 2.03 —

Extra select and inferior qualities charged for
according to value.

.20

•©"Choice stock will always be
shipped, when procurable, unless
otherwise ordered.

E. C. AMLINQ

WHOLESALE

CUT

FLOWERS

32-34-36 Randolph St.,

CHICIGO.

WAL.TER S. HEFFRON, MQR.

Quotations are subject to change without notice.
Regardless of prices quoted all stock will be billed
at lowest market rates.

ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS. "P. & D." AT COST.

Use the Code.

Carnations our Specialty

We are Chicago Sales Agents for E. G. Hill & Co.'s Choice Flowers.

LAKCVJEW ROSE OARDCNS, mmmm^

Cut Flowers.

Wholesale Growers,

LONG DISTANCE PHONE

JAMESTOWN. N. Y.

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CARNATION
....CUTTINGS.

Per 100 Per 1000

McGOWAN $ .75 »5.00

PINGREF, 75 5 00

SCOTr 1.00 7 50

FLORA HILL 1.25 10.00

I

I

BOSE PLANTS

from 2!4-inch pols. Per 100 Per 1000

METEOR $3 00

BRIDESMAID 3 00

BHIDE 3. CO

LA FR\NCE 3.50

AMEBIC \^N BEAUTY

Rose Bushes 2.50

LA FR.iNCE, lifted from

benclics 2.50 30.00

I

$25.00
25.00
25.00
30 00

20.00

♦
♦

GEORGE REINBERG,

51 Wabash Ave,,

CHICAGO.

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►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

We've thousands of readers and hun-
dreds of advertisers. Each helps the other.

Double Your Bank Account.

That is easily done by a little enterprise during
the next six weeks. You can make money at

DECORATION DAY

On our new Metal Wreaths which are made up in delicate combinations found
in no other stock. And the prices are surprisingly low. Moss Wreaths, Cycas
Wreaths, Immortelles, Capes and Artificial Flowers are all first-class. We
give you extra inducements on

COMMENCEMENT BASKETS.

They are up-to-date salable goods in many styles, with high handles. They
are cheap and many thousands of them will be used for school graduations
next June. Send for special prices on them.

B. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,

50-52-54-56

North Fourth Street,

^ PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Please mention the A merican Florist when writing.

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May /p,

Orange, N. J.

At the May meeting of the New Jersey
Floricultural Society, Dr. J. B. Ward
gave a very interesting talk on straw-
berry culture. In the course of his
remarks he dwelt strongly on the import-
ance of rich soil, thoroughly prepared,
well fertilized and deeply pulverized. He
said that he has twelve acres of straw-
berries altogether and gave a list of the
different varieties with their peculiarities
and comparative points of value as mar-
ket fruit. He advocated spring planting
as preferable to fall planting and recom-
mended the constant use of the cultivator,
not only to destroy weeds but to keep
the soil loose and friable. About Sep-
tember 1 he gives a light dressing of
nitrate of soda and potash and, later on
when there is no danger of smothering
the plants, a heavy coating of compost,
with a layer of salt hay on the young
beds. He advised especial caution about
frosts at time of uncovering in spring.
Alter fruiting the ground should be
plowed over and a crop of crimson clover
or cow peas planted, to be turned over
later. A very animated discussion of the
subject followed.

VINCA MAJOR
VARIEGATA

From 2!<-iu. Pots, strong, ready to sbift,

$3 OO per 100.

GREVILLEA ROBUSTA

Very fine stock, from 2'/4-in. pots.
A bargain.

$3 00 per lOO.

Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich.

IVORY lUMS

Fine, clean Stock.
2y2.in. pots, $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000.

BROWALLIA GIGANTEA

2H-in. pots, $3.00 p*T UX); $:i5.00 per 1000. 250
plants at lOCO rate.

Set of best 1899 GERANIUM novelties, $2.00
per set, worth $4 00.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Florist.

Cash Please. Waynesboro, Pa.

WANTED !

250 GERANRJMS Beautc Poite-
vine, 2 1-2 inch.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

JOSEPH HEACOCK,

WYNCOTE, PA.

cRowtR AflECA LITESCENS,
"^ KEMIA BELMOREANA,

- PHOFMIY RIPICOU.

MY SPECIALTY.

CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTFUM.

Fiuf^st strain in the world. Now reudy to ship,
a splendid stock of plunts in four' separate
colors, from 2-inch pots, $4.00 per 100; 835.00 per
lOCO. From 2H-inch pots, $.5.00 per 100; $40.00
per 1000. Satiifaclion guaranteed.

PAUL MADER. East Stroudsburg, Pa.

WE HAVE OUR USUAL FINE STOCK OF

American Beauty Plants.

JOHN BIRTON, Wyndmoor, Philadelphia, Pa.

Ethel Crocker

30,000 plants from soil for April and
May delivery. Crocker has filled every
claim made for it and is worth a trial by
every grower who wants the best pink
carnation in the market.
25 for $2.50 100 for $10.00; 250 for $18.75;
000 for $75.00.

DAUCICC I^«-e>'». ajrvd
rAlldlCd I^alry- Q«^ee«ri.

Two good bedding novelties. Trans
planted seedlings at $1.00 per 100. A
few of my regular strain. Write for pri

DWARF PETUNIAS.

■;•■•, II II. .t> II <i.,ii.n ti..ii ii.i.jt ii..i> II ii,.i. it.ilk.d il.Jk.ii.il..!

I ROSE PLANTS \

i FROM 2'/i-IN. POTS. =

\ OOIDEN GATE, $3.50 per 100. \
\ KAISERIN, $3.00 per 100. \
\ PERLE, $3.00 per 100. \

A

prices.

PETER REINBERG,

Adonis, carmine with pure white throat,
and Snowball, a pure white; they are
always in bloom and a good plant for

retail. 25 of >>3ch for $1.00 or $2.00
per 100, from 2-inch pots.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

CARNATIONS.

Strong, Well-Rooted Cuttings.
Select Stock.

Per 100 Per 1000

G. H. Crane $6.00 |So.OO

Morning Glory 6.00 50.00

Gen Maceo 6.00 50.oo

Glacier 6oo 50 00

America 500 40.oo

Gomez 5.oo 40.00

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt 5 00 40.00

White Cloud 4.00 3o.oo

Mary Wood 3.00 25.00

Mrs. F. Joost 3.00 25.00

And other standard sorts.

r. DORNER & SONS CO., !^*„^*^^"^-

Please mention the American Florist when writing.

WM. MURPHY

Wholesale Carnation Grower

station F, aNCINNAIt, OHIO.

KfllSERiN«"»6f\RN0T

GILT-EDGE STOCK.
^^Plant NOW for summer bloom.

ROBERT SIMPSON, Clifton, N. J.

Please mention the American Florist xvften writing.

IN BEST
..VARIETIES

SPECIALTIES

K08E8, from 3-tnota potB.

CARNATIONS, (01 all deUvea-
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
8MILAX.
Prtoetlow. Bend for Ust. VIOLETS.

WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKIU.. N.Y.
Please mention the American Florist when writing.

i 31 Wabash Avenue, CHICAr.O. ^

FINE ROSES

We offer the following surplus stock of Roses
from 4-iu. pots, all healthy and wintered in cold
houses, at $12 per hundred; Maman Cochet,
Kaiserin Augusta. Perle des Jardins. The Bride,
Marie Guillot, President Carnot. Clothilde Soupert,
Marechal Niel, Golden Gate, Marie Van Houtte,
and other i^ood kinds.

Hoopes, Bro.& Thomas,

Maple Ave. Nur«erles»
West Chester. Pa.

ROSES.

.V No. 1 Stock.
Per 100 Per 1000

BRIDES. 2H-incli $3.00 $25.00

BRIDESllAIDS, 2V4-incll 3.00 ffi.OO

PERLES, 2V4-inch 3 00

CASH -n-ITH ORDEl!.

JOHN MUNO, Rogers Park, Chicago.

,TcTn.t Rose Plants

$2.50 PER HUNDRED.

Out of 2>^-in. Pots. Fine Stock.

COLE BROS.> .gft Peoria, 111.
BRIDES and MAIDS,

2V^in., ready for a 3-in. shift

CASH $3 00 a 100,
WITH ORDER. $25.00 a 1000.

J. B. HEISS,

The Exotic Nurseries. DAYTON, 0.

CARNATIONS.

strong and well-rooted cuttings ready now of the

followlnK varieties: Per 100. Per 1000.

Eldorado «1.26 Jio 00

Scott 1.25 1000

MoCowan 1.25 10.00

Portia 1.25 10.00

Ivory and Silver Spray .. 1.00 9.0O

Also tine Lady H. Campbell, rooted

JOS. RENARD, Unlonvllle, Chester Co., Pa.

Boston Fern

SPECIALTY

Ready now, cut from bench for 6 and 7-iii. pots,
$4.50 and $6.00 per dozen, verv fine. Small plants,
$5 per 100; $40 per lOno. Ord'ers booked for June
delivery. 100,000 BEDDING PLANTS, very fine.

Geraniums, all kinds; Coleus, Alternantliera, etc.,
etc. Send for list. Rooted cuttings Coitus.

L. H. FOSTER. 45 King St.. Dorcliester. Mass.

American Florist Advts,

Mean More Business.

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1313

DREER OFFER OF

Young Palms m Growing On

We have to offer a laige Stock of the following varieties in excellent condition
which if potted up now will double their value during the summer months.

ARECA LUTESCENS.

2-incti pots $1.00 p.T dozen, $6.00 por 100, 150.00 per 1000

KEMTIA BELMOREANA.

2'4-inch pots f-',OU |i.r dozen, $15.00 por 100, $100.00 per lOOO

3 " " 3W ■ 2.^(10 •• 200 00

4 " " 4 50 " 35.00 " 350.00

KENTIA FORSTERIANA.

2!j-im:h pots $1 50 per dozen, $12.00 per 100, $100.00 pi-r 1000

3 " " 2.50 ■ 20.00 •• 175.00 •

LATANIA BORBONICA.

2M-inch pots (a cents per dozen, .$5.00 per 100, $40.00 per lOOO

CYCAS REVOLUTA.

New importation, dormant stems, true long-leaved variety, a fine fresh lot just received. Stems
weighing from 4 to 50 pounds each. 25 to ICO lbs. at 10 cents per lb ; 250 lbs. at 8 cents per lb ■
500 lbs. at 7 cents per lb. i- •.

HENRY A. DREER,

714 Chestnut St. PHILADELPHIA.

GRAFTED ROSES,

AnnTican Bt^autv, Kuiserin, Golden
Gate, $10 per 100.

OWN ROOTS,

FROM

GRAFTED

STOCK.

Golden Gate, Kaiserin, Meteor,
strong stock readv for 3i4-in. pots,
$4 per KG. $35 per 1000.

S. J. REITER, Westerly, R, I.

FANCY
LEAVED

Dry Bulbs almost all sold.
Growing plants, with from 1 to 6 leaves, at
$6 and upward; 60 vars,; splendid colors.

Address p. J. ULBRIGHT,
L. B. 655. ANNISTON. ALA.

L3rg6'll0W6rG0 ul6in3llS, purple white and lav-
ender soiiB. at ISc ; paciiInK free These are tine,
healthy plants of this beautiful flower, that I can
guarantee to grrow— In fact, 1 will replace free of
charge, any that fall to do so.

W. H. SALTER, Rochestar. N. Y.

CALADIUMS. CHRYSANTHEHUnS

Bessie Burton Mrs. John J, Clessner

Bonnaffon Modesto

Cullingsfordii Mrs. S T. Murdock

Clory of Pacific Mrs. O. P. Bassett
Iv- ry Niveus

J. H. Woodford Rose Owen

Minerva Tne Queen

Mme.F.Bergmann Mrs. J C. Whilldin

Miss Minnie >wanamaker
And others from 2Vln. pots, f2 per 100.115 per lOOO.

tlARDY POMPON CHRYSANTnEMlIMS

In 10 named varieties, 2"<ln pots. S! 00 per 100; »15,00
per 1000. 10 named varieties rooted cuitlngs, il.OO per
loo, $7 50 per 1000. "CaBh with order.'

R. VINCENT JR. & SON, White Marsh, Md

THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S

TRADE DIRECTORY

IS NOW READY FOR DELIVERY.

The lists of FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN and SEEDSMEN of the United States and Canada, arranged

both by States and Towns and alphabetically, are corrected op to date, and in

addition there are the following valuable and absolutely

NEW TEATURES:

GARDENERS OR SUPERINTENDENTS OF PRIVATE ESTATES,

EXPERIMENT STATION HORTICULTURISTS,

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLY CONCERNS, ^ ^ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.

This indispensable volume of 387 pages, strongly bound
in boards, is delivered post paid upon receipt of $2.00.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO,,

324 Dearborn St.

CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A.

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May ig,

New Orleans.

SOME GOOD WOBK DONE FOR THE FLOWER
SHOW. — APRIL EXHIBITION BROUGHT
SHARP COMPETITION.— NOTES OF THE
WINNERS AND EXHIBITS.

There was considerable interest in the
competitions on floral designs which
were a feature of the flower show held in
late April in connection with the State
Fair, and some good work was shown.

On bridal bouquet first prize went to
Schindler & Van GeBen, second to J. H.
Menard. The winning bouquet was
made of Bride roses, adiantums, aspara-
gus and daphnes.

First prize tor hand bouquet went to
Charles Ebele, second to Schindler & Van
Geffen. Mr. Ebele's bouquet was of
Marechal Niel roses, white sweet peas
and maidenhair ferns.

Schindler & Van Gefl'en were first for
handle basket, with Charles Ebele second.
The winners' arrangement was of roses
and adiantums with a stalk of Easter
lilies at one side and more roses on the
handle.

For the best floral design there were
three entries, Schindler & Van Geffen,
Chas. Ebele and J. H. Menard, the awards
being in the order named. The first was
a plaque upon an easel, made of galax,
Easter lilies, lily of the valley, Marechal
Niel roses and adiantums.

The competition on baskets of roses
was between the same three florists,
Schindler & Van Geffen winning with
Marie Henriette, Bride and Beauty.
Menard was second with a basket of
Marie Henriette and Paul Neyron.

Schindler & Van Gefl'en are to be judged
particularly successful in this exhibition
from the fact that it is the first time they
have ever exhibited for competition.

Bred in Old Kentucky

Per 100
5000 Red Bruant GERANIUMS, 2 & 214-in.. .$3.00

5000 " " " 3V4-in 4.00

1000 AG ERATUM Copes Pet, 2-in 2,00

lOUO White or Purple HELIOTROPE, 3^-in. 4.00

1000 White* Yellow DA I.SIES, 3-m 2.C0

1000 COLEOS, all colors, 2-in 1.60

1000 CAN NA.S, mixed, 4-in 4 00

FUCrtSIAS. 3 in 4.00

CDPHEA— Clear Plants, 2-in 2.00

MOON VINES, 3(4-iu 4.00

2-in 2.00

Lar^e C0B.4;a SCANDENS, 3-in 5.00

PARLOR IVY. 2V4-in 3 00

Cash with order.

G. L. BRUNSON & CO., Paducah, Ky.

CANNAS

STARTED PLANTS. 3-incli. IVr loO

AUSTRIA $6 00

BURBANK 6.00

CHAS HENDERSON 6.00

FLORENCE VAUGHAN 6 00

MLLE. BERAT 8.00

PARTHENOPE 8.00

SECY CHABANNE 8.00

.Several other kinds in moderate supply.

VAUGNAN'S SEED STORE,

CHICAGO: New York:

84-86 Randolph Street. 14 Barclay Street.

Greenhouses Western Springs, Ml.

■WTQT T»m a We still have Lady Canip-
* ■■■>^*J'-*-«-*J ijeii and Swanley White
rooted cuttings. l*rice reduced to .+6.00 per 1000.
lOOO rooted cuttiugs of White Cloud $25.00.

Geraniums ItT^:!^'^^'^

^^^^^^^^^^sa^^^^^ puts at +'.00 per 100;
witliout pots *I5 00 per 1000. Hrunnti the s.ame

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids. Mich.

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2^ -in. Stock.

T

PERLE ROSES

$3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000.
Ai STOCK. BEST IN MARKET.

WIETOR BROS.,

51 Wabash Ave.

.CHICAGO.

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ROSE PLANTS

«^

From 2^ 2 in. Pots.

Per 100

THE BRIDE $3.00

BRIDESMAID 3.00

METEOR '.00

Per 1000

$25 00

25.00

25.00

■ I 'HESE are clean, strong
plants, ftilly op to the
character of the stock we
have sent out in previous
years. All stock is guaran-
teed, all orders are carefully
filled and well packed.

J. A. BUDLONG,

37-39 Randolph St.,

CHICAGO.

^mmmmtmmmmmnmmfmmmmmmfmfmmmmmmmmmmmmmttfk

Chrysanthemnms.

A large list of the best new and lead-
ing standard varieties; strong, heal-
thy, vigorous plants from 2 and 1]i-
in. pots. There are none better;
most of our customers tell us there
are none so good. Send for com-
plete list.

TI1E fOLLOWINO CARNATION PLANTS
STILL LEfT:

GENEVIEVE LORD, from s;ind. grand s toe 1<, jii 0.00
per 100, t75.00 per 1000. AMERICA, GOMEZ and
MACEO, IS 00 per 100. JOOST, PINGREE. «;.50 per
100. GOLD NUGGET, $3.00 per 100.

sooo

Lady Campbell Violets.

strong. Healthy Stock Plants,

$4.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1000.
H. A. JAHN, New Bedford, Mass.

NEW DAHLIAS^o*

Largest and most complete collection of
new and superior varieties true to name.
Write for special prices on list of wants.
Also High Grade Mixed Dahlias and Dahlias
under Separate Colors.

W. P. PEACOCK, Atco, N. J.

Edward B. Jackson,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

H. WEBER & SONS,

Leading Chrysanthemums.

Wblte: Ivory. Midge, Bergmann. Hoblnson, Wana-
maker, Kalb, Woodford, Jerome Jones, Indepen-
dence. «\eeks Yellow: Golden Tropby. Elenderann,
JohDBOn. O. P Baesett. Whlldin. ModeBto, Yellow
(.^ueen, Bonnaffon. Lincoln, F^underbrucb. Pink:
Ivory, Glory d. Paclflo. Montmort, Morel. Ferrln. Mur-
dock. Hronze: Chao DavlB Red: Geo W Cbllde;
oui of 2H-ID- POtfl. %l iiO per 100. $tiO 00 per 1000 Also,
Wnlle: ady Mtzwygram, Ch«dwlck, Mayflower,
Western King Yellow: Pennsylvania. Golden Wed-
ding. Yellow Jones and H W Relman. Flak: Autumn
(ilo'y. Plok Jones. Hed: Defnoder, Schrlmpton.
HroDzo: Lady U>inham; out ff "JJ^-ln pota $3 (HI per
100. 126 00 per 1000. 500 or more of not more than 12
va leiles ai 1000 rate.

ROSES. Bridesmaids. Brides and Perles, 2>^-ln.,
$1.50 pdr 100, $30,LO per 1000. uood Stocti. B Idesmalds,
Brides and Perles. :^ln . $j 00 per 100. S15.00 per 1000

Termn cash or will ba sent C. O. D Sittlsf action
Kuarantetd or money refunded. Secure your stoct
by ordering early. We are the largest growers of
Chryaantbemums In Illinois.

POEHLMANN BROS . Morton Grove. Cook Co.. III.

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only.

In any quantity, for the least money.

STAMFORD.

CONN.

PANSIKS

WORTH
RAISING

SMALL PLANTS ALL SOLD. Non.'
left but llowcrinc pl.iots from
field ut $2 00 PER 100 and up.

O. SOLTAU & CO..

ie» Grant Ave.. JERSEY CITY. N. J.

GARDEN I NQ

This is the paper to recommend to your
customers, the leading horticultural

Journal in America for amateurs

•2iOO Per Year. Sample Copies Free.

Liberal terms to florists who take subsorlptloni.

THE 6ARDENIN6 CO. Mon.j;jMj^ CHICAGO.

I&-OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1900 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU
PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS.

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1315

GERANIUMS.

■rhi- choic-i-st stiiiidard v;iriplies. trui- to name,
^uch lis cvervboily wiiiits. Fiui> 2H-inoh, 13.00 per
11)0 $30.00 per 1000. Kose Geraniums siime i>nce.
Mini'. Sallenii, strong 2-inch, 2e.
2K,ooo 2W-lnch ROSES— Brides, Meteors, Muids

IVrli-s and Woottous. $3.00 per 100, |30 per 1000.

Kaiseriu and Golden Gate, $4.00 per 100. This

stiwk is strictly first-class.
PETUNIAS Double Fringed, the choicest varie-
ties to lie had, ineludiuR Snowball, strong 2-in,

2j., reuil> May lOtli.
VBRBENAS, aoth Century Collection— 2-inch,

read.v May lOtli, 2e.
AUBRATUM, Princess Pauline— Strong, 2M-ln.,

-ZW-: 2-in. 2e,.
PUCHSIAS— Rooted cuttings, 10 choicest varie-
ties, $1.00 per lOO; 2-inch 2c.
VINCAS— 500 strong 4-inch and 5-inch, $1.00 per

dozen, to make room. Strong 2*4-inch, 3c.:

2-luch, 2I/2C.
MARGUERITES— New Giant White, .a grand sort,

and New Golden, strong 2-in., $2,00 per 100.
COLBUS— Strong 2-incb, choicest varieties, $2.00

per 100.
SMILAX— Strong 2-inch, $1.00 per 100. Strong

seedlings, JiOc. per 100.
QIANT COHET ASTERS (true)— Strong 2-inch,

2c. Lavender, pink and white and pure white.

CASH WITH OKDKR.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield. III.

GERANIUMS. 4-ineh.

2000 Strong 4-inch Geraniums, in
best varieties; nearly all in bloom,
$7.00 per hundred.

W. H. 6ULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III.

Please mention the A met :can Florist when writing.

Aster Plants.

OSTRICH FEATHER, QUEEN OF THE
MARKET, SEMPLE'S, VICTORIA, VICK'S
and TRUFFADT'S PERFECTION. Fine
plants, grown from the best seed in the mar-
ket, 35c per 100; 300 tor $l.l»; Si2.50 per 1000.

J. C. SCHMIDT, BRISTOL, PA.

CANNAS WANTED

OF THE STANDARD KINDS IN 2%.
OR 3-INCH POTS.

Address, giving names, quantities and prices,

••PARK SUPT.,"

Care Amkkican Florist Co.. Chicago.

FLORISTS***^

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
properly listed in next year's edition of our
directory. Send also particulars of any
additions you may have made to your estab-
lishment, either greenhouses or land.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 324 Dearborn St.. Chicago.

DRACAENA INDIViSA and VINCA VARIE6ATA

Per 100

4-in. pot Dracji'nas (fine stocky plants) JIOOO

2M " Vinca Variegata Vines 2.50

Plants " " " from flats.. 1.50

VLM '* " Mme. Salleroi Geraniums 2.00

Rooted cuttings of Coleus. Crimson Verschatfeltii,
Golden Queen and Mixed, 7oc per 100.

Cash WItb Order or C. O. D.
WM. A. CLARK & SON. 59 State St., Watertown. N. Y

FORBEV^Grand New CALEDONIA

(A pure white variety of liegouia Liliiire de Lor-
raine.) Certificated at R. H. S. London, Edinburgh,
Manchester, Wolverhampton, Cardiff, Notting-
ham, Stockport, Liverpool, York, Dundee and
Aberdeen. For all particulars regarding this sur-
passingly Grand, Sterling Novelty apply to

JOHN FORBES. Nurseryman, HAWICK. Scotland.

PETINIAS, DOIBLE fm^OED

From 2 inch pots Per 100, $2.00

GERANIUMS, mixed, 2-inch.. " 2.50
COB.fiA SCANDENS, 2-inoh.. " 2.00

E. I. RAWLINCS, QUAKERTOWN, PA.

Pteau mention the American Florist when writing.

BAY TREES

PYRAMIDS

AND

STANDARDS

A Grand Array of
CHOICE SPECIMENS.

Write for prices.

BOBBINK k ATKINS,

RUTHERFORD, N. J.

New Double Begonia
Semperflorens

(Lemoine's New Double Begonias).

BOULE DE NEIGE. double white,
NANCY, double light pink.
GLOIRE DU MONTET, double pink,
1RI0MPHE OE LORRAINE, double cerise
or cherry color, or very dark pink.

35c each; the set for $1.00, free by mail.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

Wyndmoor,

Montgomery Co. PA.

Money Order Office,

Chettnut Hill.
Sta H.Philadelphia.

Violet Plants ZZ.

THE NEW FERN

Neph'olepis

exaltata

gigantea

Has broad leafleta and the longest I'ronds of all
the'NephroleplBeB For t>eauty and rrand speci-
mens by far eurpapses the famoj Boston bem
Fronds of an average plant 'J to 12 feet long and
up. Price of nice young plants 25c each, 3 (or 50c,
post paid; $5 per IDO by express.

Acaljpha Mar^inatat sood rooted cuttlnKS,
mailed for $150 per 100. Russelia Juncea.
Kood youDg plants, mailed for$l 50 per 100. Bend
for price list of Plants, Bulbs, Beeas and Decor-

SOAR BROS, Little River, Fla.

MARIE LOUISE,
EARQUHAR,
LADY CAMPBELl,
SWANLEY WHITE,

Healthy and Clean.

J.B.DEAMUD,"'c%r'

Please mention the American Florist when meriting.

Cannas and Violets.

raul Hru;iut, i_'has. Henderson, .V. FerriiT.
mueen Charlotte and Florence ^'aughan, starli-d
plants at .$6.00 PIT 100.

California and Farquhar Violet clumps at 85.00
per 100, $40.00 per lOCO. Marguerite Carnation.s,
(white); Corn Flower, (lilac and purple); Gaill-
ardia. (single); and Oriental Poppies, the above
at %\ 00 per ICO.
ROBERT F. TESSON. We$t Forest Park, St. L uis.

FLORISTS' ORCHIDS

The Finest and Largest Stock

in the world.

CAIinFD ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and
O/IIIULK BRUGES, BELGIUM.

Send for List of Commercial Varieties.

A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y.

Dracaena indiviia .... $10.00. $15.00 and $30.00 per lOO

Smilax, transplanted, strong .50 "

Coleui, rooted cuttings 76

Geraniums. S. A. Nutt, etc 2.50

Asters, trans. Queen of Market 50 "

Heliotrope. 3-in. Jersey Beauty 4.00 "

Asparagus plumosus seedlings' 3.00

" Sprengerii 3-in 6.00

Ayeratum, Cope s pet, 2H-in 2.60

" Prinoesi Pauline, 2M-iD.. S.OO

ciLSH puAi.. Carl Hagenburger, ^Shto.*""

I'lT 100

FARQUHAR, clean, choice runners $1.00

LA FRANCE, divided plants and rooted

runners 2.50

BLUE DAISIES, Agathaea ca^lestis, 2i4-in«h

and from boxes, strong plants 2 50

CASH WITH ORDER.

LEO WELLENREITER, Danvers, III.

Please mention the American Florist zchen ;

rittng

POTTED VIOLET PLANTS.

clear of all diseases, of the different varie-
ties. Per ItOO

FARyUHAR $30.00

CAMPBELL 25.00

PRINCESS OP WALE.S 20.00

CALIFORNIA 20.00

In any (juantity.

GREEN SPRINGS FLORAL CO..

Louisa County, WaldroD P. O. , Va.

Please mention the American Florist when writing,

A few thousand rooted
■■uttings of Marie Louise,
Farquhar, Lady Campbell, Swanley White. This
8t«ck all free from disease. W.OO per 1000. Cash
with ordar, ELI CROSS. Qrand Rtpidi, Miek.

VIOLETS.

1316

The American Florist.

May ig^

\

Baltimore.

SUMMER WEATHER STARTS THE BEDDING
PLANT TRADE.— CLUB MEETING FULL OF
INTEREST. — A PICNIC PLANNED— CARNA-
TION MEETING IN SIGHT.— GOOD GENE-
VIEVE LORD.

The weather has certainly reached a
summer standpoint, with temperature of
91° in the shade. Planting out has
fairly begun, and almost every market
basket you see is topped by a geranium
or some other blooming plant. The
public planting would have doubtless
begun, too, but for the difficulties that
our park board seem to have gotten into
with the mayor and city council. Let us
hope all will pleasantly straighten out
again soon.

The last club meeting was well attended
and, owing, no doubt, to the torrid
weather, the idea of an excursion was
taken up, and President Halliday
appointed a committee, consisting of C.
M. Wagner, G. O. Brown and Wm. Paul
Binder to arrange the detail?. The com
ing convention of the carnation society,
though it seems far away, is the most
intensely interesting matter that comes
before the club, and was discussed at
some length. Committees on ways and
means, hall and entertainment and ban-
quet were appointed, so the membership
feels as if something had been done to
start the work.

Halliday Bros, had an enormous vase
of Genevieve Lord carnation In one of
their windows last week, sent by the
growers, Weber & Sons. Its stiff stems
and delicate pink color could not be bet-
ter. Mack.

IgHICAGO CARNATION GO. I

I Carnation Specialists, |

V

^2%rnA.ar i>o ^s'oxj A^^TA.iva:" *>

IC-Ilv.

^ JOI*I13T,

SWEET BAY TREES

FINE CROWN TREES! \V.> imu ship ih.-m, paok-
iu- trie iit cbarsc, p.-r pair, *12, $15, $25, $35, $40,
$50, for t^Ntra line specimens.

Cash With Order.

ANTON SCHULTHEIS,

p. 0. Box 78. COLLEQE POINT, L. I.

Orchids! ^

Arrived in perfect condition. CATTLEYA PER-
UIVAlLIANA and C. MOSSIAE. Write for

LAGER & HURRELL, "^mm't. n. j.

Orchid Growers and Importers.

Please ineutloti the A met ican Flmist 7vhen 'wi iting.

10,000
MAIDEN HAIR FERNS

l^'jnt*, slriiin? i)lants, from '2'4-incti pots.
»:!.00 per 100; SaS 00 per 1000.

P. J. BURGEVIN, Port Chester, N. Y.

Regent Pauk Gkeenhoises.

Centaurea Gymnocarpa, :i-in., $2.00 imt 100. Sal-
via, rlani lifilmnii, 'ZAw., $1.00 per 100. Sa via
Spit 'Dd< 'IIS, drooping spikes, 75(_*. per 100. Ager-
atum, blue and while, 2-in., $1.00 jut 100. Htlo-
trope. Lemoine's Giant, 2. in., $1.00 per 100.
Lantana, woepin^. $2 00 per 100. Pansy Plants in
l.ud (mixed) $1.00 p'T 100. Vegetable Plants trans-
planted; Caboage Waketield. -luc p'-r 100. Tomato.
Ilenderson'sCrirason Oushiou, l^onder<'3U, Maule s
Riiormous, Matchless, Acme and other vari-'tii'S,
G5C per 100. xvns. C7Xj.A.X1.:^,

Successor to Clark & Palmer, Batavla, lU-

1 have 10 000 Scott, McGowan and Portia Car-
uatioDS, from flats, IIOOO oer 11 00

L. H. C»mpl)ftli and California Violets. 10.000
strorE. Fall imners, ready to plant, $800 per 1000:
Princess of Wales, $15.00 per 1000. All above by
100 same price.

5000 Ampelopnis Veitchii, loog. live tops, pot-
Krown, dormant, at »3 CO oer 100 or 826 00 per 1000.

Cash witti order,
please.

5000 Vinca iMajor Var. 2i^-ln.. strong. $3.00 a 100.

Carex JaponicTa* (j olden Qlow. Kiu Moon
Vines* Halieana and Golden Honeysuckle.
Blue and Crimson Spiraea, all from V^\n. pots.
good, 3 cts. each, aa m - ny as you want.

Also l.ady Wanhing'ton (Geranium, Genista,
assorted Flowering Bf c:oiiiiiH» Manettla
BicoLor, 4 cts. each; Sprengeril, 3!^ In., tine, 8 cts

BENJ. CONNELL. Florist, WEST GROVE, PA.

XXX SEED.

CINERARIA SEED of finest lartje flowt-ring dwarf varn'ties in best mixture. 1000 seeds, 50 ets

The Home of Primro.ses. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.

Geo. ft. Kuni

PEKIN, ILL.

23 Greenhouses. . .

60,000 Feet of Glass.

We otter to the trade over 35,001.) >'ouut; Roses,
fnjlowing varieties: Am. Beauties, Perles, Woot-
tons, Meteors, Brides, Maids, Belle Siebrecht,
Golden Gate. We believe in shifting younc; Roses
'.tft<-n. All stock ofTered in 3-V4-in. pots has been
shifted from 2-in. and is equal to most stock
advertised as 3-in., and when we seed it out is
well established. Send 50c or %\ for samples and
prices.

COLEUS.

Golden Beddi
and mixed.

r. Yellow Queen, VerschatTeltii

GERANIUMS.

12 to 15,000 best bedding vars. in 3 and 4-in. pots.
Fine lot of

HELIOTROPE, in 4-inch pots.

SALVIAS, 214-inch pots.
CANNAS.

Six varieties, tine plants, in 4-iu. pots.
Hanging baskets of

SPRENQERII and BOSTON FERNS.

PANSIES by the thousands.
In fact, we have a large lot of mixed stuff in
small pots. Write and tell us what you want and
we will try and fill your order.

GEO. A. KUHL.

GOOD STOCK. ,„„

5,000 Gpraniums, named, our S'-l 4-in., $8.00

4,000 Obconica " 6. CO

5,000 Altemanthera, large leaved. . .2W-in., 2. CO

2 000 Fuchsias, choice mixed ZVt " 2.00

l.Oro Hydrangeas. Thos. Hogg 5 " 15.00

2,000 Flowering Begonias, our sel..2J'i " 1.50

1,000 True Maidenhair Fern 2/2 " -100

1,000 Clara Bedman Salvias 2^' " 2.00

200 Boston Ferns, strong 6 " 20 00

11,000 Asparagus Plnmosus, from flats 2.00

1,000 " ■' rrom soil,7-in.. 20 00

2,000 Petunias, dbl. mixed 3 ".. 4.00

2.C00 Mixed Geraniums 2M ".. 2.00

1.000 Hardy Grass Pinks, pk. bloom, clumps 3 00
1,000 Stock Plants, flowering Begonias mxd. 10. CO

The Morris Floral Co.,

"Viola"

LARGEST HORTICULTURAL ADVERTIS-
ING PAPER FOR THE SCANDI-
NAVIAN COUNTRIES.

rOREIGN SIBSCRIPTION,
50c PER YEAR.

Write for .Sample copies to

SWEDISH GARDENING OFFICES,

6, Regeringsgatan. STOCKHOLIU.

Tell them where you saw the ad.

VERBENAS

60 Choice Varieties,

in bud and bloom, 2j^-inch pots, |2.50 per

100; f20 per 1000. 3-inch pots,

$3.50 per 100.

GERANIUMS

30 Finest Bedding Varieties,

in bud and bloom, 3>^-incb pots, $6.00
per ICO.

J. L. DILLON, Bioomsburg, Pa.

Fine,
Stocky Plants.

•' Per 100

Alternanthera, yellow, $1.50, red $1.75

Oxalis Floribunda, fine for vases 1.50

GERANIUMS 13 vars., tine plants, 2H-in. pots 2.75

3-in. pots.. 3.75

Centaurea Gymuocarpa, 2-in. pots 2.00

Asparagus Sprengeni, May 15tu 3.50

Asparagus plurao'sus nanus, .lune 1st 4.00

Primulas, 5 vars., July 1st 2.00

Smilax,2-in. pot, May 15th 1000, $8.00 1.00

CASH PLEASE

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM

DEI^AWABE. O.

Crotons

Now is the time to think
about l.teddiiiK out these
beautiful foliaee plants,
thout^h in the vicinity of Philadelphia tlif
first week in June is early enouijh.

We have them in the following varieties, all
of which are excellent for the purpose in«li-
cated: Andreanum. Aureum Maculatum,
Evansanum, Interruptum. (^ueen Victoria,
Rubro-lineatum, and a few others. Very
fine plants.

*»-in. pot plants. 15 to 20 in. liij;h.75c to $1 each.

4 " " J3.00 per dozen.

3 " •' 8.00 per 100.

Aureum Maculatum. . . f5 per 100, %^h per 1000.

Motii'V Order OMlc*,

Chestnut Hill.
Sta. H. Philadelphia.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

Wyndmoor,
IWontgomery Co., Pa.

PANSIES

. .THE. .
JENNINGS STRAIN

FINE, STOCKY PLANTS from cold frames,
in bud and bloom, $1.50 per hundred; $13.00
per thousand.
SMALL PLANTS by mail 60 cts. per hundred.
Cash with order.

E. 8. JENNINGS, Lock Box 254, Southport, Conn.

GROWER OF THE FINEST PANSIES.

Pli'a&e meiilio'i the Atnrtuatt Florist when "writtnsr'

The American Florist Company's

DIRECTORY

Contains the names and addresses of nil the Flo-
rists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen in the United
suites and Canada. Price $2.00.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.,

324 Dearborn Street, Chicago, U. S. A«

igoo.

The American Florist.

1317

VERBENA
KING.

Verbenas, rooted
cuttings, all sold
and only a few
thousand 2-inch
plants left, at $2
per 100, $18 per
1000. (Closing
out price.)

CARNATIONS to closi' out ijuii-k. stroiis;
cuttiiiKS rcndv l.i> ;. I out iu flelil. pgf loo pgj ]ooo

Flora Hill $1.00 89.1)0

Wm. .Scott 80 7.00

I,. McGowan 80 7 00

FUCHSIAS, rooted nutlincs, ii;imed, all -lood
. U.S. Jl on p.r 100. PETUNIAS. IMW pir 100. AGE«-
ATUMS, no,', i.erlOO. HELIOTKOPES, 10lj<'st UMiiied.
rooted cutting's, 80u per 100, J7.00 per 1000; 2-in-.
12 00; 4-in., but line, at |7.00 per 100. COLEUS
70c per 100, $6.00 per lOOO. Express prepaid on :ill

rooted CUttiUL'S.

30,000 VIOLETS, runners. California: .fl 00 per
100; W 00 per 1000. 20.000 SMILAX, tine 2 inch
|.l:ints, J1.28 per 100; .flO.tO per lOou.

C. HUMFELD. Clay Center, Kas.
CABBAGE. CABBAGE.

10 acres of plants now ready; leading vars.,

.fl.OO per 1000; $8 50 per 10,000.
UETTUC6, Boston Market, Tennis Ball, Curled

Simpson. Grand Rapids and other vars., l,^c

per 100; $1 per 1000; $8.50 per 10,000. If by mail

add lOe per 100.
TOMATOf small plants for transplanting, in

several varieties; 15c per 100, $1.00 per 1000.
PEPPER* small plants for transplautins. in

several varieties; 25c per 100; $2.00 per 1000.

Add 10c per 100 it by mail.
EGG PLANTS, New York Improved, for

transplanting, 25c per 100; $2.00 per 1000.

CELERY. Golden Self-Blanching and White

Plume, 15c per 100; $1.00 per 1000.
( »ther vegetable plants in season. Cash with ordtr.

R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md.

Extra Fine 2=in. Stock

Alternmlhera. 3 varieties, *1 50 per 100,.$U.OO p.-r
1010. Fuchsias, mixed, $1.,'S0 per 100. B gonia
Metal'ica. $-.25 per 100. Coleus. Golden Uedder
iind Verschaffeltii, JI.50 per 100. $15.00 per 1000.
Mixed Coleus. $1 3.t per 100. $13,00 per 1000.

Rented cuttings. Golden IJedder Coleus, 004-. per
100, ,$5.50 per 1000.

R. I. HART, Hackcttstown, N. J.
PAIM LEAVES. ?Ji??2tin'°/

or Dried for preparlDR. also pre-
pared pressed leaves, ready for paint-
iDK- Smallest to largest sizes, all
varieties Sabtls.ChanKvrops.Cycis
Arecas.Chanja^doreac, Date. Thrlnsx
(Bxcelea and /^rgentea) Macrozamla,
Zamla. Cabbape and Cocos Palm
Leaves, Palm Fibre Unlimited sup-
piles, lowest prices, low irelchts.
Prepared Palms, Needle Pines, Cape
Flowers
Florida Natural Products Co.. Box 327. Orlando. Fla.

Smllax stringing made easy
by the use of
MEYER

GREEN SILKALINE

Just the shade of the foliage.

Samples and prices free.

JOHN C. MEYER A CO.,

80-84 Kingston St. BOSTON, MASS

For sale by leading Florists.

Universal Insecticide

For Flowert, Trees
and Anlm&Ui.

Recommended and in use
by the foremost florists and
nurserymen in the land.

For Sale at the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. GO.

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y.

Do not hide your light under a bushel.
Tell the people what you have for aale.

YOU will need QALAX LEAVES

FOK

Write, telegraph or telephone.

Cll AY I FAVPC Brilliant Bron/.s.ll 35perlWi: Dll U I CtUCO
OALAA LlAY to Brilliant Green, $1 -'5 per 1000. rALWI LCAVCO

Fresb Qreen. (3 00 per 100.

FANCY FERN. DAGGER FERN, ETC.

At Market Prices

BUNYARD, 42 W. 28th St., New York City.

Telephone. 20i',j Madison Square.

LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS ""I^Jeirtr.ri m

HARRY A.

nm-m-mr *-m('*r*-u-m>m-^-m ■»»#t|

NIKOTEEN

IT COSTS 4 CENTS FOR EACH 600 FEET OF
-5 FLOOR SPACE r-

r DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE 1
' PLANTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT FLORISTS-^
USED FOR FUMKATION OR SPRAYIKC INDOORS OR
OUT - 200 IBS. or TOBACCO IN ONE PINT M KIKOIfn
I SOID BY SEtOSMtN CIRCULAR TREE-i

I SKABCURA DIP CO. CHICAGO. '

Quickly Does ■t.'w

I

*■

I

LIQUID PLANT FOOD

For Greenhouse Cultivating.

EASTERN CHEMiaL COMPANY,
Chicago Office: 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston.

H. K. Snider, Suite 423, 260 Clark St.

Gardeners' Chronicle.

A Weekly Illustrated Journal.

B8TABLI8HIID 1841.

The "GABDBNBR8 CHRONICLH" has been »OB
OVIR FlPrr YBAKS THB LKADINQ JOURNAL Of lU

olasB. It has achieved this position beoaaae, while
■peolatly devoting Itself to sapplylnK the dally require-
ments of Hardeners of all olasses. muoh of toe Infor-
mation furnished Is of such general and permanent
ralne, that the OAKDENKBa CHBONICUI" ll
looked up to as the standard AnTHORiTY on the
iubjeota of which It treats.

Snbscrlptlon to the United States, 14.20 per TSar.
Bemlttanoei to be made payable to H. O. COTB.

Omci:—
41 Wellinoton SI.. Coven Garden. London. Enaland.

JjeutscRg gartnfl^^itunq

The most widely circulated German gardening
Journal, treating of all departments of horticulture
ftnd floriculture. Numerous eminent correspond-
ents in all parts of the world. An advertising
medium of the highest class.

MoUer's Deutsche Gartner Zeitung is published
weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription $3.00
per annum, including postage. Sample copies, free.

udwidT/^IIer-Trfurh

THE KINNEY PUMP.

For applying llqald manure It has no equal. Sent pre-
paid tor 12.50. Without spraying valve, 12.00.

The Haas Cenneotlon Co., KlagitoB, R. I.

PREPARED ♦

TROPICAL

PALMS

AND—

CYCAS
..LEAVES.

Send for Catalogue

Ostertag Bros., "«• <-

Washington and JeAerson Aves.. ST. LOUIS, MO.

"NICOMITE"

(PATENT)

Vapor Insecticide

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

ALL GREENHOUSE BUGS.

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN.
The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co.,

LOUISVILLE. KY.

Die Bindekunst

Einzige Special Zeitschrift der

Welt fur BLUMENBINDEREI.

Probenommern umsonst.
Abonnement JO M. jahrlich.

J. OLBERTZ, Bindekunst Verlag,

ERFURT, DEUTSCHLAND,

ALL Nurierymeu, beedsmen and Flori.t. wish-
ing to do builnea. with Europe thould .end
tor the

"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."
ChilwAll Nurosriaa, • Notts. Cnsland.
Please mention the A*nericati Elorist 7vhen ".vyiting.

I™ Regan Printing House

NIRSERY

SEED

FIORISTS

CATALOGUES

87-9t Plymouth Place,
^J-J- CHICAGO^* j» j»

1318

The American Florist,

May ig^

Haa at Toledo, O.

The heaviest hail storm known here
for fifteen years visited Toledo Monday
afternoon, May 7, causing considerable
damage. Imoberstag Bros.' down town
greenhouses were badly wrecked, about
half of their 6,000 feet of glass being
broken. S. N. Peck's Broadway Green-
houses are almost a total wreck. Henry
Kruger, of East Toledo, lost about 300
lights of 16 inch glass. Mills, ot Starr
avenue, lost nearly all of his glass.
Although the hail stones averaged about
the size of hickory nuts the plants in the
greenhouses under the broken glass do
not seem to be hurt. Pansies at the
above named establishments are a total
loss, being literally cut to atoms. The
path ot the storm seems to have been
narrow and followed the Maumee river,
as none of the rest of the florists suffered.
No hail insurance was carried, but I
think there'll be some lively scrambling
to get insured. I. O.

Beaver Falls, Pa. — On the morning
of May 7 fire destroyed the office and a
portion of the greenhouse of Louis
Sutter, including much of the stock of
bedding plants and "boarders." The
loss is heavy and there was but $350
insurance. >

SASH

HOTBED,

GREENHOUSE,

VENTILATOR

GULF CYPRESS BARS.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Manufactured b7

S. JACOBS a SONS, Office 406 W. 13th St . New York.

/2I ACC AT WHOLESALE. Csta-
%aL_#AOO lognaandBiUmateiSliTntihed

Please mention the American Florist when writing.

US! GEO. M. GARLAND'S

CAST IRON GUTTER

AND STOP REBUILDING.
,,„.Ty&if^ Pl^irxes, 111.

Steam and
Hot Water

HtflTING

Perfectly lustalled by

H. W. GIBBONS^'I.^;'^^,^^"

Expert Advice and Plans Furnished.

Catalogues 4 Cents.

Importers and Manufacturers of ]plnf*lgf g^ SUOOHCSi

918 FILBERT STREET, PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Please Mention American Florlat.

^ ^ SIQMUND GELLER ^ ^

Metal Goods, Moss-
Wreaths, Cape Flowers,

Immortells, Chenille,
Tinfoil, Doves, Baskets,

Sneaves, Vases,

Jardinieres, Ferndishes,

Novelties, etc.

Importer* Jobber and Manufacturer of

fLORISTS' SLPPLIES,

Italian Bleached Wheat, Rush and Braids for Basket Manufacture.

108 W. 38TH ST.. near 6th Ave , NEW YOKK.

--«ai.

THE NEW

Standard

Ventilating

Macliines.

Always reliable.

Self-oiling.

Four Styles.

All warranted first-
class.

Send for catalogue and
see what fitot-class flo-
rists are using.

E. HIPPARD CO.,

YOUNGSTOWN, 0.

The Philadelphia
^ Wire Werlts.

HENRY RAJSIK, Proprietor.

Manufacturers of all kinds of

WIRE GOODS for forlrts' Use.
807-809 No. Fourth St.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

*Hr FLORAL
OESiaH AT
SHORT MOTICB.

REED & KELLER,

Manufacturers piofists' DeSIgnS.

tee^'in'"" Florists' Supplies.

122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY.

Finest Prepared

CYCAS LEAVES

Most riexible. Best Coloring and Tinish.

Also RAW CYCAS LEAVES,

Pressed, ready for painting; I.S.0O per 100,
%S>.00 per lOOO. Good 36 in. leaves.

FLORIDA N\T. PK«»DrCTS CO.,

Box 327, Orlando. Fla.

LYANS* IMPROVED
APPAMAFUS i

wt,iTt fOR tLLUSrRATtO -.AlALOGUE

(fi/A/rff cfrrmcHmfwom.

^' -^^ Jt^ ^r- ^- RICMNKIND, Kt-i\X

American florist Advts.

Boston Florist Letter Go.

M-AiTOTACTtTRaRS OP

FLORISTS' LETTERS.

This wooden box nicely stained and var*
olshedt 18x30x12 made in two sections* one
for each size letter, given away with flrai
order of 50O letters*

Block Letters, m or 2-lncn size, per 100, 12.00.
Script Letters. $4. Fastener with eacb letter or word.
tTsed by leading florleta everywhere and for tale by
all wholesale florists and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Trcas. and Manager,

84 HawlPv St., BOSTON, MASS.

A. HERRMANN,

C3p6 riOWCrS, ^i-i- ooLOBs;

Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs,
AND All Florists' Supplies.

Send for Prices.
404-4I2 East 34th St.. NEW YORK.

John Conley & Son,

Manufacturers of

2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET.
^^^^ '^^ — i-i- 'Voi'lz:.

Please mention the American Florist -.vhen ".vrtting.

KIFT'S
PAT

IL

ENT Adjustable Vase Holders

No. 1 —Brass. Dlckled, 1 feet Ion»i, C clasps to each rod.
Price complete (with vreen or white tumblers) $2 25.
Price c 'mpleie (witb ifreen or white cornucopia vases)
f250 No. 2 —Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed and nickeled,
with three clasps f-ir 6 to t>-In pots, each. 11.75.

Klft's patent rubber capped Flower Tubes, ^-In.
diameter, per 100, $3 50.

JOSEPH KIFT & SON, Florists,
1725 Chestnut St. Philadelphia. Penn.

A New Catalosue entitled

Flowers and Floral Designs.

Twelve pages and handsome cover.

Shows forty-one arrangements, with prices.

For agents' use, or promoting out-of-town trade.

Sample, 40c in Stamps Circular Free.

DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher, BUFFALO.

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Hot=Bed

Sash.

Tenons white-leaded. Comers se-
cured with iron dowel pins. Every
detail of construction perfect.
Made of Clear Cypress Lumber.

Quick Shipments.

We have in stock and can ship
immediately:

3 ft.x6ft.,3rowsl0in.glass.
3ft.3in.x6ft.,4 " Sin. "

4 ft. X 6 ft., 5 " Sin. "

Not glazed, 1% in. thick.
Delivered Prices

Quoted on application. State size
and quantity wanted. No order
too small to receive careful atten-
tion, and none too large for our
facilities.

LOCKLAND Lumber Co.,

Lockland, Ohio.

Ph-asf mryitiuv tlu- Ame> uan FuniU zvlien -wilting.

Garden Hose.

We bought at sale 75,000 feet of brand
new %-mch Rubber Garden Hose.
It is in good condition; comes in 50-ft.
lengths, complete with couplings.
Price per foot, Sli cents. We have
all kinds of garden hose. Our cata-
logue No. 47 tells you all about it.
Besides, we can interest you on

Sash, Glass, Roofing, Pipe
of all kinds,

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES IN GENER&L.

Our Prices are As*onishingly Low.
WRITE US TO-DAY.

Chicago House Wrecking Go.

W. 35th & Iron Sts., CHICAGO.

IHease mention the A merican F/omt when u-* iling.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed in small crates, easy to handle.

Price per crate I Prloe per orate

1600 2-ln. pot« In orat«, $4.88

1600 2H" " 6-26

1600 2S" " B-00

100O3 '• " 6 OO

800 3)4" " 6.80

600 4 " " 4.60

3206 " " 4.61

144 6 •' " 3.16

120 7-ln.pota In orate, t4.

60 8 " " 8.00

48 9 " ' 3.60

4810 " ■' 4.80

24U •' " 3.60

24 12 "' " 4.80

1214 " " 4.80

618 " " 4.60

Seed pans, same prioe ai pots. Send for price list
of Cyllnaers for Cot Flowerfl, Hanging BaBket«, Lawn
VaBei, etc. 10 per cent for oasb wftn order. Addresi

HILFINQER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

AUOirST BOLKIB & SONS, New Tork Agente

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Sample Pot with Price Mailed Free.

TRESH TOBACCO STEMS, one cent per pound,

Put up in bales of two to three hundred pounds.

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_ 213-15-17-19-21-23 Pearl St.,

NORRISTOWN, PA.

Manufacturers of Standard Flower Pots, red in
color, equal to the best on the market; are 16
miles from Philadelphia, best of railroad connec-
tions. We give special attention to mail orders and
make special sizes to order in quantities. A
postal will brine prices and discounts.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANUIAOTUKUKS OF

Flower Pols.

Before bnTlng write for prioei.
361-363 Herndon Street
near Wrtghtwood Ave.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

Standard Flower Pots

3!4-inch, per 1000, tAMh

4 -inch, ■• 6,20

-inch, ■■ 10.80

l?i-inch, per 1000, $2.40

2 -inch, '■ 2.75
2!4-inch, " 3.35

3 -inch, '• 4.70

6 -inch.

16.!)0

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G. HENNEGKE CO., ^^^^^'^^^^^^

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Invalid Appliance Co.,

li"^^

COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS

rai^^^^! ^Ml

■The kiad ihil H»r Itll ipati. '

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II TQor KtditnBD dorsot bandk Ibcai.
order of D* direct.

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FACTORV *NO OFPICE-

150-100 VIODBB »T., . CNIOAOO.

■

: Holds Class
I Firmly

J See the Point t^

f The \ ttn Kerper Per-
fect Glaxine Point* are
tna best. No nehis or
lefts. Box of imOpotDU
76 centB, postpaid.

HENKT A. DREEK,
714 Cbcstnot St., Phlla., Pft.

FLOWER POTS

ALL KINDS.

STANDARD POTS "T"

List and SAMPLES PRBB.

aWAHN'S POTTERY MF'G CO..

P. O. liox 78, Minneapolis. Minn.

THOSE RED POTS

"STANDARDS"

HULL, 8IZB AND WIDE BOTTOMS.
BULB PANS AND AZALBA POTS.

DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y,

HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT. MICH.,

Rep. 490 HOWARD ST.

Standards j^

FLOWER

P0t5

If your greenhouses are within 500 mites of
the Capitol, write us; we can save you money.

W. H. ERNEST,

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SUMMER VACATION TRIPS.

Of course you're f^oini; away for a few weeks
this summer. Have you decided where to go? It
is our business to give assistance to those who
travel. We will gladly furnish you with maps,
rates, time schedules, and full information resard-
inp any trip you may have in contemplation. 11'
your plans are not yet made, we may be able to
offer vou valuable suggestions. Write to us. F. A.
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The American Florist.

May ig,

Index to Advertisers.

AdvertlBing Bste>....1300

Allen J K 1305

American Etose Co — 11

Amllng B C 1311

BBSBett& Washburn..

. 1303 1309

Bayeradorfer H & Co. 1311

BentheyA Co 1303

Berger H H * Co.... 1308

Bernard A 130<)

Bemlng H O liOl

Blndekunst Die 13i7

Blano A & Co 13Cli

RobbInK & Atklni....l3l5

Boerner Fred 1309

Boston Letter Co 131s

Brant & Noe 131)3

BrUDBOn CL& Co.... 1314

Bndlong J A Vm 1314

Bnnyard n A 1317

Burgevln P ,1 1311'.

Harpee W Ailee & Co 11

Burton John 1312

('aldwell the Woods-
man Co 1309

Carmody J D IV

Chicago Carnation Col31«
Chicago House Wreck-
ing Co 1319

ninolnnatl Cut Flo Col302

Clark Wm 1316

Clark Wm A & Son :316
Ctucas&BoddlDgton Co II

f^ohen J M 1304

Cole Bros 1312

Conard & Jones Co. ..130.
Comey John & Son... 1318

Connell Benj 1316

Cottage Gardens 1

Cox Seed Co II

Crabb 4 Hunter 1311

Craig KoblS Son 1

Cross KU 1315

Crowl Fern Co 1804

Cunningham Jos H .1316

neamud J B 1303 1315

Detroit Flo'r Pot W'k8l319
Dickinson Co Albert, li

lllcklnson Geo E 1307

Jiletscb A&Co IV

DUlOn J L 1316

Dorner Fred&Sons Co 1312

DreerllA 1313 1319

Dunne « Co 13ix

Duprat A 11

Bastern Chemical Co. 1317

Bdgar WW 1309

Bnhhnli Henry 1312

Blberfleld A 1)02

E lis n & Tesson 1304

Ernest W H 1319

Ferguson John B 1304

Flor.Ua Nat Prod Co

1317 1318

Forbes John 13 6

Ford Bros 1305

Foster Lucius H 1312

Furrow Bros 1319

Gardeners Chronicle. 1317
Gardening Co The.... 1314

Garland Geo M 1318

Geller Slgiiiund 13i8

Germain Knilt Co — II
Gbormley & Perkins. .130i

Gibbons P W 131S

Glblln & Co IV

Gorton & Idgerwood 1320
Green Springs Flo Co 1315
(iroenewegen & Co ..1306
(JullettJt 'ons W fl..l315

Gunther Wm H 13u5

Gurney Heater Co 13J0

Hasenbureer Carl — 1315

Ball Assn 1 '

Hancock < ^ eo & Son . . 13(9

Hart M A 1305

Hart B 1 13.7

Hartland Wm B II

Heacock Joseph 13'2

BelsB J B 1312

Hennenke C Co. 1319

Herenileen Mfg ('o... IV

Herr Albert M 1312

Herrmann A 1318

Hews AH* Co 1319

Hi'fliger Bros 1319

HUIB O & Co '

HIppard E 1318

HltCQlngs MO IV

Holton & uunkel Co 1302

Hooker U M Co Ill

Uoopes Bro&Thomas 1312

lloran Bdw C 131)5

Uomor Chas B 1308

Hort AdT 1317

Hose Connection Co. 1317

Humfeld C 1317

Hunt K II 13 :;

Invalid Appliance COI3I9
Jackson & Perkins Co YW

Jackson K B 1314

.lacobs S & dona 1318

Jahn U A.. 1314

JennlnKs K B 1316

Jennings Bros 1320

Johnson & Stokes ...13 6

■fasting W F 1304

Keller Bros . 1319

KellerGeo &8on !319

Kellogg Geo M 1304

Kelsey Harlan P 13 9

Keimlcott Bros Co 1307

Elft Jos iL Son 1318

Rrieschell Brui Co.. Ill

KUBhn C A 1304

KiihlGeo A 1316

Lager* Hurrell 1316

Lakev'w Hose Gardenl311

Lang Julius WfSh

LocklanilLumCol318 1319

LongD U 1318

Lonsdale Bdwln.1315 1316
Lord &BurnhamCo. IV

LovettJ T 1308

Lucas J & Co 1320

Lynch WB l;i03

McCarthy * Co N F

1304 1

MoFadden B C 1306

MoFadden W A 1302

MoKellar & Winter-
son iSfS

Mader Paul 1312

MagouBon Martin A. 1308

May Jno N I

Meyer John C 4 Co. ..1317

Mlllang 4 Co Ul)5

Mlllang Frank 1305

Monlnirer J C Co Ill

Moon Samuel C 13(8

Moon Wm H 1308

Moore. Hentz&Nash 13' 5

Morris FloralCo 1316

Moss Geo M 1S04

Muno John 1312

Murphy Wm 1312

Myers A Co 1320

Nlessen Leo K)04

N T Cut Flower Ex. .1305
N V Cut Flower Co... 1305

O'Connor T 1307

Ostertag Bros 1317

Palen Co The IV

Peacock W P 1314

Pennook Sam'l 8 1304

Phlla Wire Works.. ..1318

Pbllllps 4 Dodge 309

Pittsburg Cut FloCo.liiOS

Poehlmann Bros 1314

Hollworth CCCo 1319

Prince AG* Co 130:1

OuakerClty Mo hWkBl318

Kandall A L 13 3

BawUnga B 1 1315

Barnor J 1 1305

Kea Bros 13u7

UeedGlars APalntCo HI

Beeil & Keller 1318

Hegan Printing Hr>'i"el317
Retnberg Geo... 1303 1311
Relnberg Peter. 1302 13i2

Kenard Joseph 1312

Better Walter* Co.. 1307

Keuter 8 J 1313

nice M &Co 1318

Rlder-BrlcssonBng CoI320

Kodnera Alex II

Koemer Fred , 13C6

Rolker A& Sons 1306

Rose Mfg Co 1317

Rupp John F 1316

Salter W H 1313

Sander A Co 1315

Schlllo Adam IV

Schmidt J C 1316

Scolley John A HI

Schulthels A 1316

Sheridan WF I;i05

Blebreoht A Son I

Simpson Kobt 1312

S4tuatlons& WanU.. 1301

Skabcura Dip Co 1317

Smith Nath Ason....1312

Soar Bros 1315

Soltau C 1314

Ssuth Side Floral Col i 16

Stahl Chas B 1304

Stearns Lumber Co. .. Ill
Stoothoft U A & CO. II
Storrs & Harrison ColiiOS
Sutherland Geo A.... 1304

Suzuki & llda 11

Swahn PotteryMfgCo 1319
Tesson Robt ¥.. 1309 13.6

Tlioroann Jacob 13.9

TUorburn J M \ Co 13J6
Tobacco Warenouslng

and Trading Co 1317

Traendly A 8chenck..l3i5

Ulbr ght F J 13.3

Vaughar's Seed Store

1307 13)9 1312 1314 I

Vlck's Sons Jas 1306

Vincent A Son... 1313 1317

Viola 1316

Vredenburg A Co 11

Wabish BR 1319

Walsh M U 13 7

WatsonGC H

Weathered's Sons

Thos W Ill

Weber H A Sons 1314

Weeber & Don H

Welland A Rlsch 1303

Welch Bros 1304

Wellenrelter Leo 1316

Whllldln Pot to 1319

Wletor Bros 1311

Wlitbold The Geo Co I

Wood Bros 1312

Woodroite M W A Co .1301

Young Jno IM5

Vonng A Nugent 1305

Young Thos Jr 1305

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SIND rOB FLORISTS CATALOOtTI AND PBICK LIST FBEI dPON
APPLICATION.

GURNEY HEATER MFG. GO.

iTEw TOBK oiTT BBANCB : 74 Franklin St., Cor. Arch,

in Fifth Ave., cor, 18th SI. BOSTON, MASS.

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(Established 1849.)

Water Every Day in the Year for
Flowers and Lawns when

RIDER or ERICSSON

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28 Cortlandt Street, ITew York. Teniente-Rey 71 ^^ I^ake Street, Chicago.

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Please Mention American Florist.

theGORTON SIDE FEED BOILER

Is specially constructed so that it will maintain a steady
fire all night without attention, which is a very
important item to be considered in select-
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^^Send for <';it!iloEue and investi;_'ate for yourself.

GORTON & LID6ERW00D CO.,

&G Ivltoerty St.,

NEW YOF«K.

IRON BENCH FRAME and

GREENHOUSE FITTINGS.

Improved Cast Iron Gutter.

with nur P:itent Iron
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Successful Growers are Wanted

To know that they can dispose of all their surplus stock by adver-
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Rmerica is "the Prow of the I/essbI; there may be mare cam[nrt Rmidships, but we are the Erst to touch Unknown Seas,"

Vol. XV.

CHICAQO AND NEW YORK. MAY 26, 1900.

No. 625,

irLHili /ALilii>J@/41M lFlL@@l!iir

Copyright 1900. by American Florist Company.
Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter.

Published evert Saturday by

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

324 Dearborn St., Chicago.
Eastern Office: 67 Bromfleld St., Boston.

Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, J2.00.

Subacriptious accepted only from the trade.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Ofpicebs— E. M. Wood, Xatick, Mass., presi-
dent; F. R. PiERSON, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice-
president; Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St.,
Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil City,
Pa., treasurer. The sixteenth annual meeting
will be held at New York, August, 1900.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Ne.\t exhibition .it Eden Musee, 23d street. New
York, June 12-14, 1900. Annual meeting at New
York, 1901. Leohabd Barron, 136 Liberty St.,
New York, secretary.

THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Annual convention at Baltimore, February,
1901. ALBERT M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

Annual meeting at New York, August, 1900.
Elmer D. Smith, "Adrian, Mich, secretary.

THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER.

CONTENTS.

The treatment of Lady Campbell violet 1391

Relzer on planting ho"me grounds 1322

Store of Pehcano A Co., San Francisco,

(illus.) 1322

(tarnations — Cultural notes 1322

—Carnation Mrs. Potter Palmer (illus.) 1323

Roses — Mildew on American Beauty 13:13

— American Beauties not blooming 13 3

House and soil for carnations nnd roses 1324

Summer bedding (illus.) 13^4

Hydrangeas producing staminate flowers 1324

New York 1325

Boston 1325

Philadelphia 1326

Chicago 1326

Washington 1327

St. Louis 1327

Denver. Colo 1327

.M ilwaukec 1327

Chicago to New York 1328

liromeliads as floral receptacles 13 8

Greenhouse building 1328

1 'an- American Exposition notes 1328

Obiiuary— Mrs. Harriet Snyder 1328

— Louis Do u nelly 1328

The seed trade 1331

The nursery trade 1336

— .Japanese maples 13:i6

Our pastimes — At Denver 1338

—At New York 1338

—At Flatbush 1338

—At Chicago 13:«

—Pastimes at Quakertown 1338

-Plirisis' rules for bowhng 1338

New Orleans H38

Omaha 1340

Newcastle, Ind ...1346

The Treatment for Lady Campbell Violet.

\A paper read by Richard IV, Norton, 0/
Heightstown, N. J., before the New Jersey State
Horticultural Soctety.\

To have good flowers we find it very
essential to have good plants to start
with. We have been successful by divid-
ing the crowns, using only good young
plants from the sides of the old crown;
but we have abandoned this, as it prop-
agates all kinds of diseases as well as
plants, and if persisted in disaster will
follow sooner or later.

About the middle of February to the
middle of March we select young plants,
those having white roots, from good
healthy crowns, and to be found in
abundance on good clumps, especially on
Campbell. These we put in boxes filled
with soil; no manure is used. Our object
is to get plenty of good working roots.
This will pay for the extra labor, if but
to combat the red spider alone. Here we
have a. large lot of plants in a small
space, easily syrii:ged and cared for.

We use boxes in preference to setting
the plants in beds, as the soil dries out
sooner in boxes, allowing more frequent
syringing. This is impossible with plants
left on the crowns until after the bloom-
ing season, as so much water would
spoil the flowers for Easter. These
plants are shaded from strong sunlight,
and handled as cuttings until they have
become thoroughly established in the
boxes. Give them plenty of fresh air, but
avoid a strong draught. In ventilating
our houses during the winter months we
always open the ventilators on the oppo-
site side from which the wind is blowing.
While the violet luxuriates in a cool tem-
perature with plenty of fresh air, yet it
is a living, growing thing, so we try to
avoid extremes.

In the morning, after the plants have
been in a closed house all night, should
we open wide our ventilators, suddenly
allowing a blast of cold air to rush in, on
examining the plants shortly after we
would find them more or less wilted, so
slightly perhaps as to escape the notice
of a novice, but a good grower can tell
in the darkest night by passing his hand
gently over the plants if all is well. Never
neglect these young plants, for on them
largely depends the future, failure or suc-
cess.

About the middle of May we begin
throwing out the plants and soil put in
the previous year. After all decayed
lumber has been replaced with new, and
everything is ready for the new soil, we
close all ventilators, making the house
as tight as possible, and allowing the

temperature to run as high as the bright
sun of the season will make it. After a
day or two of this, when the house cools
down at night, we have a fine incubator
for insects and fungus. We leave the
house in this condition for two or three
bright days, then in the evening we take
in a liberal amount of sulphur and set it
on fire, miking a thorough fumigation.
In the morning we open the ventilators,
giving the house plenty of air; then we
have a house as fresh and clean as when
new.

To make our beds again, first we bring
in sod, the best we are able to procure,
cut about an inch thick, placing it grass
side down. On this we put about two
inches of quite coarse corn stalk manure,
from heaps brought from the cow yard
in early spring, and since turned over
about twice, after which we put on four
inches of any good soil.

No fertilizer or manure of any kind is
mixed with this, contrary to some of the
best authorities. Our object is to get a
natural growth and to have the manure
and sod in the best condition when most
needed; namely, when the plants are
blooming. Before setting the plants we
see that the house is well shaded. For
this we use whitewash, made by putting
about a quart of good quicklime in a
pail, adding enough water to start it
slaking. When the lime is well slaked,
but still boiling hot, we throw in a large
handful of fine salt, which will make a
glaze on the glass that will not easily
come off. We go over the house with a
brush, putting the whitewash on every
spot of glass. This coat is to stay on as
long as it will. Next, we mix some clay
with water, light colored clay preferred,
and go over the house again with a
brush. This clay will wear oft" about
right, as the season advances.

Now, bring in the boxes of young
plants. If we are able to bring them
clean and healthy to the place they are
to grow we are a long way on the right
road. We set our plants twelve inches
apart each way, as we have to grow
them rather large to get good, long
stems. We not only have to grow a good
flower, but the flower must be able to
hold its head up a considerable distance
from the other end of the stem.

As soon as the plants are in we give the
bed a good watering, and, from this
time on, we carefully syringe the stock
late in the afternoon, or early evening,
notwithstanding good authority to the
contrary. Never yet have we used
tobacco, soap, or anything but clear
water to keep our plants clean through

1322

The American Florist.

May 26^

the summer. The object is to grow
them at this season for all they are
worth.

About the first of August we aradually
withhold water at night, syringing the
plants in the early morning, and using
every effort to keep them in the very best
condition, tor we are now approaching the
season when they are apt to be attacked
by spot. About the middle of August we
give a top dressing of cornstalk manure
from the same heap we used in filling our
beds. By this time the dressing is in
about the right condition. This is put in
more to keep the flowers clean than to
fertilize the plants. I make special men-
tion of constalk manure, as we find it
contains little or no fungus, and is never
so strong as to hurt anything, no matter
how much is used.

To my mind, over-stimulation is one of
the great stumbling blocks of violet
growing. By putting a good plant in
soil mixed with strong manure or
fertilizer we will get a thick mass of
small, roundish leaves, with few and
poor feeding roots. Subject such a plant
to the strong rays of the sun, especially
through the glass of a house running east
and west, long span to the south, and
spot is sure to follow.

About the first of September we try to
go over our plants and houses, cleaning
them up thoroughly, with the object of
having everything in readiness for the
blooming season.

Through all these months we have had
no return for our labor but about Sep-
tember 1, the flowers will begin to
appear. We try to get a good crop
about October 1, before they become
plentiful in the market. In the first weeks
of November there will be very few in the
market, the plants at that season having
a tendency to moult, life being at its
lowest ebb. Never attempt heroic meas-
ures then, such as dusting vrith tobacco
or using strong emulsions. In fact, the
violet is at all times a veritable little
"Johnny Reed" as to tobacco. During
the season of which I am speaking, or, in
fact, any time, an attempt to force the
flowers with fire heat or fertilizing will
bring serious trouble. The desire is
strong of course, to have flowers when
others are short, but be content to go
slow, allowing the plants this little
respite.

NoHFOLK, Conn.— H. A. Siebrecht is
laying out the grounds of Carl Stoeckel.

Retzer on Planting Home Grounds.
At the last meeting ot the Chicago
Florists' Club, Walter Retzer discoursed
on this subject at considerable length.
His remarks were confined to the general
rules of landscape gardening, which, he
claimed, ought to be practiced no matter
how small the surroundings may be.
"Beauty, simplicity and harmony," con-
tinued Mr. Retzer,'"are the three princi-
pal objects to be sought in landscape
work and, when they have been
obtained, you may depend upon it,
the eSect will be pleasing to the eye.
Beauty vrithout simplicity would not be
attractive; many an object is beautiful in
itself, and when associated with others
its beauty may be enhanced or detracted
from, depending upon the colors of the
objects placed in contact with it. How
often do we see a beautiful bed of tulips,
say a bright scarlet variety, and in the
immediate vicinity a glaring yellow, with
no sort of introduction to each other!
Each bed, effective as it would be by
itself, lo'es over half of its beauty by
coming in direct contact with the other.
Again, take a specimen plant of any of
our native trees, bring it in close contact
with other trees and how much of the
beauty is lost. How grand and majestic
appear some of our native oaks, lindens
and elms when standing alone and how
inferior they appear when grouped with
other trees of the same variety.

"Simplicity without beauty would show
a lack of taste. What can be more pleas-
ing to the eye than to see nature's beau-
tiful colors all harmonizing, none more
conspicuous than the other and each
shovring itself to the best advantage.
Again we cannot omit harmony. It is
difficult to say which one of the three
principles can be omitted in laying out
the surroundings of a residence without
causing an eye-sore spot in the general
view. Follow the dictates of nature wher-
ever and whenever possible. Even in this a
gardener may go to the extremes and try
to make a house on a twenty-five-foot
lot appear as though it was situated in
a forest of native shrubs and trees. We
frequently see a little lot so completely
filled with plants that not a square foot
of lawn is visible, and where all colors,
beautiful as they may be in themselves,
become completely submerged in the vast
quantity of them."

Here Mr. Retzer severely criticised the
decorative work of the public parks,

especially Lincoln Park, Chicago, and,
deprecating the prominence there given
to inartistic buildings, he continued:
"Architecture and landscape garden-
ing are two distinct arts, but where we
have one we frequently meet with the
other. Perhaps that is the reason why
you so frequently see the name of land-
scape architect. Architects they may
be, but landscape gardeners never. Alas,
the architects who are landscape gar-
deners are very few. It will never do
for an architect to even try to practice
his art upon a bit of tiirf. His sharp and
angular lines are just the ones we must
avoid in landscaping. Nature's beautiful
flowing curves are the ones most attract-
ive. Avoid all sharpness in lines and
angles. Have nature lines to all your
beds. In selecting your colors for a bed
take only such as will harmonize. Never
under any circumstances place together
two primary colors; avoid planting red
and yellow or blue in close proximity
without the necessary relief between
them. Pink in the center of a bed bor-
dered by a scarlet will be heightened and
the border's brightness reduced. Any of
the colors which nature has given us can
be used to good advantage. One must
just know where and how to use them."
Commenting on a(|uatic gardening,
Mr. Retzer advocated the planting of
appropriate decorative borders around
the ponds, which should be, preferably, of
irregular outline and in a location as
natural as possible. He favored soil
bottoms, with frequent and regular
changes of water, and stated that good
drainage will act as a preventative of the
diseases to which aquatics in stagnent
ponds are subject. With an abundant
supply of water, large overflow pipes
properly placed will carry off much of the
detrimental dust and insect life which
would otherwise accumulate on the sur-
face of the water. For occasional use-
in cleaning, renewing the soil, etc., when
it is necessary to empty the ponds — it
was recommended that a large drainage
pipe, with convenient trap, be located at
the deepest part.

EASTER SCENE IN STORE OF F. PELIOANO & CO., SAN FRANCISCO, OAL.

CARNATIONS.

CULTIVATION OF THE SOIL.

In times of drought prepare for rain;
if you can't get it from the clouds, draw
on the reserve supply in your soil by
constant cultivation. This constant
cultivation which I advocate will get
your field into such a condition that the
first rain that comes will be eagerly
taken up by the soil and made use of,
instead of running off, as would be the
case if the soil were dry and hard.

A dust- dry surface is not often dry to
any depth, as the dust acts as a mulch
and has little or no power to draw
moisture from the bottom soil by
capillary attraction. A soil with a good
dust mulch loses its moisture only
through the plants growing in it and
this moisture working from the roots to
the outer surface of the leaves builds up
and strengthens the tissue and cells
necessary to the good health of the car-
nation. This cultivation would naturally
keep all of the weeds down, and that is
quite as important as is the cultivating
in itself. In dry weather every weeel
should be looked upon as a robber, for
the moisture that passes from the soil
through the weeds is just that much loss
to the carnation plants.

Worse than weeds, worse than almost
anything, is to allow the surface of the
soil to become hard and dry, as in this

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case there is created a capillary attrac-
tion between the top soil and the bottom
that takes the moisture out through the
surface of the soil instead of sending it all
through the plants. This double loss ot
moisture through capillary attraction
and that taken up b\- the plants dries the
soil out to such an extent that the car-
nations suffer even by a slight drought
and are almost ruined by an extended
one. To get this well fixed in our minds
and to fully appreciate the loss to our
carnations by such a condition we must
remember that it is a natural law for
water to move by capillary attraction
from a loose soil into a hard one. This
then, should fix in our minds the necessity
of having the surface of our soil loose, so
that what moisture there is in the soil
will remain there until used up by the
plants.

These rules apply to the greenhouses
quite as well as to outdoor culture
and the grower who wants to grow
cut carnations all summer will also
want to stir up the sod between the
plants occasionally so that they get the
benefit of the heavy waterings needed at
this season of the year. If the surface of
the beds or benches is allowed to become
dry and hard the loss of water through
soil evaporation and theextra quantities
needed by the plants in the hot weather
makes it almost impossible to supply the
amount to get the best results.

Benches that are so thickly planted
that the growth prevents getting at the
soil should have a thinning out, so that
the soil can be stirred up several times
during the summer, that is if they are
intended for summer cut flowers and you
want the flowers to be on the top as to
quality, and this last point is quite as
important for summer flowers as for
winter ones. Albert M. Herr.

CARNATION MRS. POTTER PALMER.

Some great things have come out of the
west and it is no more than fitting that
the carnation which so good a judge as
James Hartshorne considers to outclass
all the varieties now highest in popular
esteem should be named for the leading
lady of Chicago and the west, and the
representative of her sex upon the United
States commission to the Paris Exposi-
tion, Mrs. Potter Palmer. This bright
scarlet newcomer is a seedling, the result
of a cross between Jubilee and Chicago,
or Red Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt. Mr. Harts-
home raised it in the private greenhouses
of H. N. Higinbotham at Joliet, Ill.,inthe
winter ot 1897.98. In speaking of it he
says: "It is ideal in form, color, stem
and freedom of bloom and I do not know
of any carnation that can be compared
with it in all its points with the excep-
tion of size, although all the flowers
measure over three inches." It has
already been certificated by the Chicago
Florists' Club and that after having been
exposed to frost, which put the blooms
at a disadvantage as to point-scoring.
The variety is said to be an extraordi-
nary keeper.

ROSES.

MILDEW ON AMERICAN BEAUTY.

Ed. Am. Florist: — Every spring after i
stop firing I am troubled with mildew
on my American Beauties. I never have
any trouble with it while firing and the
fire is kept going as long as the outside
temperature is below 60°. How can I
prevent the mildew this spring? My
plants at present are in a fine healthy

CARNATION MRS. POTTER PALMER.

condition, free from mildew and every
other disease. Kansas.

Mildew may be prevented by leaving
air on the houses continually after dis-
continuing fire heat; it will not only
prevent mildew but the roses will be of
better quality. The main cause of
mildew is a damp, stagnated atmosphere;
ventilation day and night does away
with this; of course only a little air is
required during the night but just as soon
as the sun strikes the house in the morn-
ing the ventilators should be opened
wider, gradually increasing the same till
all are wide open. John N. May.

AMERICAN beauties NOT BLOOMING.

Ed. Am. Florist: — I grow American
Beauties and they throw shoots eight to
ten feet high, producing but few buds
and most of these deformed. Would be
glad to know the cause and remedy? I

have thought the coils underneath the
benches might afford too much bottom
heat. What stock would you recommend
for grafting American Beauty? I would
like to trv it in this way on a small scale.

R. W.
Many growers have the trouble with
American Beauty which this correspond-
ent describes, excepting the deformed
buds, which must be due to some local
cause, probably thrips. These little
pests are often very troublesome in fall
and spring; continued fumigating is
about the only safe remedy when they
are numerous. The piping under the
benches is no cause of the trouble unless
the pipes are unduly heated and close to
the under side of the benches. The best
stock for grafting American Beauties is
the Manetti, but most growers who have
tried this variety grafted claim there is
no superiority in them.

John N. May.

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May 26,

House and Soil for Carnations and Roses.

Ed. Am. Florist: — Please advise me as
to the best way to lay out and pipe my
carnation and rose house. It will be 2()
or 24x120 feet and will run east and
west. I want to devote about forty feet
to roses, with a glass partition to
separate them from the carnations.
What kind of soil would you advise for
each? I can get sod and cow manure,
sheep manure and clay, also heavy black
soil from the bank of a river which over-
flows each spring. D. O. P.

The part of the house for roses should
be nearest the boiler, as that division
should have about one-eighth more
heating surface than the carnation
division. The correspondent does not
state whether he proposes to use steam
or hot water for heating but presuming

that he intends to use hot water, he
should put two-thirds of the piping on
the two sides with a little the most on
the north side, and the remaining one-
third distributed through the center of
the house. For the division devoted to
roses one 2inch return additional on
each side should be sufficient to maintain
the difference in temperature required
between the roses and carnations. If the
house is to be twenty-four feet wide it
will require twelve 2inch pipes for the
roses and ten for the carnations, all of
which can be placed under the benches. A
twenty-four-foot house can be laid out
with two walks, one on each side of the
house two feet wide, four benches each
three feet nine inches wide, and three walks
dividing the same, eighteen inches wide.
This allows free access to all the plants
from all sides. This, of course, is estimated

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for an even-span house. If it is decided
to reduce the width of the house to
twenty feet there will be one bench less
in width, or the two outside benches, if
preferred, may be placed next to the sides
and made about two feet nine inches
wide. This makes one less center walk
than by the other method. The center
benches would of course be somewhat
different in width, which is easy to figure
out, when the width of the house is
finally decided upon. Regarding soil, the
same that vyill grow good roses will do
equally well for carnations. Good sod
with an addition of one-third or one-
fourth good cow manure will probably
be much the safer. John N. May.

Summer Bedding.

Our engraving illustrates a portion of
the summer bedding which formed such
an attractive feature of Humboldt Park,
Chicago, last year. The accompanying
diagram shows the exact form of the
beds and borders and the decorative
materials employed are indicated by
numbers as follows: 1, Corypha austra-
lis; 2, Coleus Golden Bedder; 3, Lobelia
iulgens; +, Alternanthera versicolor; 5,
Santolinaincana; 6, Mesembryanthemum
cordifolium variegatum; 7, Alternan-
thera paronychioides major; S, Alternan-
thera ama'na; 9, Lobelia compacta; 10,
Dracaena indivisa. 11, Alyssum varie-
gatum; 12, ccheverias ana shells; 13,
thuja; 14, Oxalis tropa;oloides; 1.",
nierembeigias, 16, Begonia Erfordia; 17,
Phixnix reclinata; IS, Alternanthera
aurea nana; 19, Thymus variegatus; 20,
agaves in vases; 21, Leucophyton
Brownii; 22, Centaurea candidissima.

More About Heating.

Ed. Am. Florist:— I have a house 20x50
feet, twelve feet to the ridge, which I wish
to heat for general stock, affording a
temperature of about 55° to 60° at
night. The system is hot water and the
boiler is to stand on a level with the
greenhouse floor. For flows I want to
use two 2.inch pipes and lU-inch for
returns. I intend to run the two flows
overhead. How many returns will be
needed? New York.

It is not best to try to heat a house of
this size with less than three 2 inch pipes
and four would give better satisfaction.
With four 2inch flow pipes fourteen
11 1-inch returns will be necessary, but
ten 2- inch returns would give a better
circulation unless it is run under pressure.
If the boiler will stand the pressure it
will be well to connect the water pipes
with the boiler and run with the valve
open, thus doing away with an expan-
sion tank. If you cannot sink the boiler
carry the returns as high as possible.

L. R. T.

PIAQRAM OF SUMMER BEDDING IN HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO, IN 1899.

Hydrangeas Producing Staminate Flowers.

Ed. Am. Florist:— Our hydrangeas
have all developed staminate flowers
with only a few neutrals acting as rays
for the heads; they did the same last
year. After flowering we dry ofi" the
plants, cut them back and plant out in
full sunshine, giving plenty of water.
The plants are taken up and potted
before frost and placed underneath the
benches in a cool house until it is time to
give them full exposure to light. In sum-
mer thev made fine growth and are now
very handsome plants with large heads
of bloom. Manure was not applied at
any time. We wish to know whether
our treatment was wrong or whether
some plants persist in their evil ways?

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SUMMER BEDDING IN HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO, IN 1899.

Our cuttings of last year gave us the
same kind of blooms as the old plants.

I do not think there is anything which
can be done to bring out more sterile flow-
ers on these plants. To understand the
case, we must remember that this hydran-
geaisbut a sport, or supposed sport, from
H. Japonica, a wild Japanese species. All
sports have a constant tendency to revert
to their original type, or it not a tendency,
a liabilitv to do so, and Hydrangea Hor-
tensia is' no exception. I do not think
anything in the treatment has any influ-
ence on it. The origin of sports has
never been determined, neither has it why
they show a tendency to return to the
originals.

This correspondent should throw out
his stock and get in other plants well
provided with sterile flowers, fts it is safe
to say culture or treatment have nothing
to do with the production of neutral
flowers. The common Calif ornian privet,
Ligustrum ovalifolium, has a sport bear-
ing golden leaves, and those who have it
know how persistently it tries to get
back to its green state. Every season it
has to be watched, and there are always
a great many green shoots to be cut out.
Left to itself the golden foliage would
entirely disappear in a few years.

I had not noticed the reverting ten-
dency in hydrangeas, but doubtless this
is what is the cause of the degeneracy (?)
the correspondent complains of, and I
know of no other means of combating it
than that prescribed above.

Joseph Mbehan.

New York.

LAST WEEK A RECOBD BREAKER AS TO
HEAT AND DULLNESS— THE PAST FEW
DAYS SEE SOME IMPROVEMENT.— A STE-
REOPTICON LECTURE.— A BIG WEDDING
IN THORLEY's hands.— VISITORS FROM
"THE OTHER SIDE."

The past week was a record breaker in
two respects; it was the hottest week in
May that New York has everexperienced,
90° in the shade being the average; it was
the dullest week for business ever known
in the "street." Flowers arrived in an
almost useless condition, and $2.50 per
thousand for roses was rather the rule
than the exception, and if it had not been
for the steamer trade, the dealers might
as well have shut up shop. This week,
with cooler weather, prices have stifi'ened
somewhat, but the qualities of stock
show the severe drubbing of last week
and there is much mildew. With Decora-
tion day close at hand the last spurt of
the season will soon be over and another
summer with all its attending desuetude
will be upon us.

Cornelius Van Brunt delivered an enter-
taining and very instructive lecture on
May 19, at the Museum of the Botanical
Garden at Bedford Park. Over 100
colored stereopticon slides showing wild
flowers and rural scenery were used. The
next lecture will be on June 21, when
Prof. E. S. Burgess will talk on the
"Fairy Lore of Flowers."

The event of the coming week in trade
circles is to be the wedding of the daughter
of Senator Clark, of Montana, to take

place in this city, Monday, May 28.
Chas. Thorley, we understand, is to do
the work and as it is a carte-blanche
order no doubt he will out-Thorley him-
self.

William Fell, of the firm of William Fell
& Co., Hexham, England, is paying a
visit to this country. We believe it is
his initial visit and wish him a pleasant
and successful journey.

J. I. Raynor is handling the first asters
ot the season.

In town: P. M. Koster, Boskoop, Hol-
land.

'' Boston.

.MARKET HEAVILY OVEHSTOCKED AND LIT-
TLE RELIEF IN SIGHT.— OUTDOOR FLOW-
ERS RIGHT IN LINE FOR ME.MOBIAL PUR-
POSES.—WEEKLY SHOWS ARE ON ONCE
MORE — SOME GOOD THINGS ONDISPLAY.
— TREE PLANTING AND ITS CRITICS. —
MOTH HUNTER RESIGNS.

Heavy receipts of flowers and light
demand all through last week forced an
accumulation on this market such as is
rarely experienced here. Rainy weather
prevailed, also, and this shut out the
street fakirs as buyers, making the situa-
tion exceedinaly discouraging for the
wholesalers. This condition of overstock
is likely to continue until Decoration day,
until which time there is no probability
ot any revival in business. The season is
such that outdoor flowers promise to be
unusually abundant, lilacs, lily of the
valley, hawthorns, etc., being exactly in
it as to date this time. The effect of this
will be to keep values down generally

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May 26,

and while lilies and carnations will, no
doubt, take a good jump, as usual at
Decoration day, there seems but little
reason and less' opportunity to advance
prices beyond recent regular quotations.
The advance sale of dried and artificial
material is rather slow but the quality
of this kind of stock offered is much bet-
ter than usual and it is more artistically
arranged than in the past.

The weekly Saturday shows at Horti-
cultural Hall have begun. On May 19
there was a very attractive display,
although the season is somewhat later
than usual. Wm. Sim's improved candy-
tuft attracted much attention and was
awarded a certificate of merit. Stems
four feet high and flower heads four to
six inches in length are not usually seen
in candytufts. A certificate of merit vras
given to Arthur Hunnewell for superior
cultivation of Schizanthus pinnatus, of
which three large plants were shown, and
a silver medal went to H. H. Hunnewell
for superior cultivation of Cattleya
Skinnerii and C. Mossiiu, of which pro-
fusely flowered specimens were shown.
The Blue Hill Nursery Co. made a nice
display of herbaceous flowers, Ed. Powell,
gardener to W. J. Clemsen, staged a fine
collection of tulips, carnations and pro-
miscuous flowers. F. O. Willard showed
stocks and snapdragons, and Mrs. Gill a
variety of cut flowers. Morphixia longi-
flora and M. longiflora rosea from Dr.
Weld, both unfamiliar to the visitors to
these exhibitions, were very interesting.

A large number of young trees, stated
to be 1650, have recently been planted
on Boston Common. This is, in part,
attributable to the persistent criticism
with which the newspapers have been
filled for some time, but evidently does
not fill the bill, for the critics are still
finding fault with the selection, the man-
ner of planting, etc., one correspondent
of the Transcript advocating the placing
of the Common and Public Garden in
charge of Japanese gardeners.

E. H. Forbush, field director of the
gypsy moth committee of the Massa-
chusetts State Board of Agriculture, has
resigned his position, owing to the delay
and uncertainty in connection with gypsy
moth legislation.

The lilacs are in bloom at the Arnold
Arboretum and attract throngs of
visitors. The grounds throughout look
finer this season than ever before.

N. F. McCarthy reports unprecedented
demand for all kinds of spring plant
stock and a decided shortage in the sup-
ply. Prices at auction are exceedingly
favorable to the grower this year.

Fred. Dawson is seriously ill with
pleurisy at his home in Jamaica Plain.

The first water lilies of the season have
made their appearance in Galvin's win-
dow.

Philadelphia.

RETAIL TRADE IS INACTIVE. —USUAL SPRING
CONDITIONS PREVAIL.— BEAUTY SUPPLY
GREATLY REDUCED.— ONLY TIGHT BUDS
OBTAINAPLE.— P.EONIES PLENTIFUL.—
MEMORIAL TRADE LIGHT.— CRAIGS' NEW
ROSES.— IMPORTATIONS WHICH PROMISE
GREAT THINGS.

Store business is slow, as it usually
is the third week of May. Still, while the
demand is light, there does not seem to
be any great overstock, as the shipments
are cut down considerably, the growers
not paying much attention to the crops
at present, being too busy preparing
their houses for next season. The Beauty
supply has lallen of to one-half or one-
third of what it was two weeks ago and

the quality has retrograded in about the
same ratio. The best stock can now
be bought for $1.50 per dozen. Why do
they cut the buds so tight? Most of the
Beauties now look like extra long-
stemmed Gontiers. No amount of talk-
ing seems to make any difference, forthey
continue to come in the same way each
day and have to be kept two or three
days to be salable. Carnations are still
good, Ethel Crocker leading them all for
color, size of flower, stem and other
good qualities, besides being cheap
enough to handle in quantity, Ordinary
kinds sell for 75 cents to $1; fancy, $1.50
to $2. Sweet peas are now in from the
field and sell for 25 cents to 50 cents per
hundred. Lily of the valley is in full sup-
ply at $3. PjEonies are now becoming
plentiful; $4 to $5 per hundred is
the price. Robt. Craig & Son have a
fine lot, having purchased largely of the
Pitcher & Manda stock when it was dis-
tributed. W. K. Harris and Jos. Hea-
cock are also large growers of this
flower. The next two weeks will see
them at their height and a very welcome
addition they will be, as orders are
booked for a number of weddings the
first week of June. The pteony will have
the decorative feature of these events to
itself, as nearly if not quite all the other
large, showy flowers and blooming plants
are out of the market. Decoration day
trade does not amount to much in this
city, except for quite a number of immor-
telle designs consisting of imitations of
G. A. R. badges, flags, shields, guns,
muskets or cannons and large "dona-
tions" of cut flowers that the various
florists are expected to give to their
patrons and others, who seem to think
they should get them as a matter of
course.

Robt. Craig & Son have just received
an importation of fine bay laurels; they
are choice specimens and should sell well.
Two new roses are also to be seen here,
one a coppery shade, something like the
color of Mme. Capucine. It was raised
in England, where it has caught the pop-
ular fancy to a degree not common with
new things. It is called Sunrise and in
vigor and in size of flower is much like
the Perle des Jardins. It is also very
fragrant. The other is called Killamey;
it is a fine shade of pink, much the same
as Caroline Testout, but is said to be a
great improvement on this beautiful
variety. It is of Irish origin, from the
home of the Liberty, at Dickson's. Mr.
Craig predicts a great sale for these two
when their merits become known. K.

Chicago.

THE MARKET TAKES A BRACE. — STOCKS
SHORTEN MATERIALLY AND yOALITIES
IMPROVE. — PROSPECTS FOR MEMORIAL
DAY. — MEETING OF THE CLUB. — PAPERS,
COAL AND OTHER MATTERS. — BIG BUSI-
NESS IN CARNATION CUTTINGS. — HARTS-
HORNE IS HAPPY. — BUILDING OPERATIONS
HERB AND THERE.— VARIOUS NOTES OF
INTEREST.

The cool weather of the week, combined
with the fact that low prices have caused
many growers to throw out their old
stock, has brought about a much needed
reduction of supply and the market has
assumed a much more nearly normal
tone. There is still plenty of stock in
most lines but long Beauties are scarce
and good roses and first grade carna-
tions are none too plentiful although
qualities, while still inferior, are some-
what improved. The shipping trade has
picked up noticeably and local demand

shows signs of life, with the result that
pretty nearly everything is selling for
what it is worth. Of course the garden
flowers are hurting the sale of indoor
stock to some extent but there promises
to be no great quantities of outdoor mate-
rial about for Memorial day, so that roses
and carnations should meet with fair
sale for that occasion. In fact, a great
many Memorial day orders are now on
file and the aggregate promises to be all
that can be reasonably expected. The
indications point to considerable sup-
plies in some lines which are not usually
procurable at the last of May, Harrisii
for instance, and as to prices the whole-
salers are very generally duplicating last
year's list.

The last meeting of the Florists' Club
was fairly well attended. Walter Retzer's
paper on the planting of home grounds
turned out to be more of a criticism of
present methods in park planting than
the title would imply, and in the discus-
sion which followed the blame for most
park defects was properly charged to
politics. W. N. Rudd, chairman of the
committee on co-operative coal purchase,
requested that all the florists in and
around Chicago send him full particulars
concerning their last year's coal supplies,
including the kind of coal used and the
quantity, so as to place him in a position
to talk business with the coal merchants.
The committee on transportation to the
S. A. F. convention at New York next
August reported progress and issued a
statement to the trade press which will
be found on page 1328 of this issue. A
query from the question box, developed
the fact that at least one grower of spec-
imen chrysanthemum plants in this
vicinity is finding it impossible to prevent
large plants from blooming prematurely.
None of the members present could satis-
factorily account for the phenomenon.
It was understood that W. L. Palinsky
will read a paper at the next meeting,
which will be held June 1.

Andreas Simon, of the Staats-Zeitung
informs us that he intends visiting the
bulb growing district on Bellingham
Bay, Whatcom county, Washington,
about July 1. Several local friends in the
trade have expressed a desire to accom-
pany him, including Edward Kanst, of
Washington Park, Charles Stromback,
of Lincoln Park, J- Jensen of Humboldt
Park, and John Degnan, of Vaughan's
Seed Store. Mr. Simon assures us that
C. X. Larrabee and T. C. Canfield, of
Fairhaven, Wash., will take good care of
all visitors. Very advantageous rates
have been secured for this trip and Mr.
Simon will be pleased to furnish all pros-
pective participants with full particulars.
J. D. Thompson has returned from New
York. He is more than pleased with the
business the Chicago Carnation Company
has done in rooted cuttings this season,
the gross sales exceeding 300,000, and
he has it from Thomas Galvin that their
orders for cuttings of Mrs. Lawson
exceed by 600 those of the next largest
buyer of this famous variety. The Car-
nation Company shipped an order of
cuttings to Austria one day this week.

James Hartshorne, of the Chicago
Carnation Co., Joliet, 111,, is the happy
father of another son, who arrived
May 20. Mrs. Hartshorne and the baby
are both well. It is Mr. Hartshome's
intention to visit Europe this summer,
starting about July 1, and covering the
Paris Iixposition and many important
horticultural points in England.

Adolph Poehlmann has secured land
six blocks north of his brothers' range

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at Morton Grove and is preparing to
build six houses 27x250 feet. George M.
Garland has the contract and of course
the iron gutter is to be used throughout.
.Miss L. Hudson, Lily Cohrs on the
stage, daughter of J. M. Hudson, of St.
Louis, is in town this week with the
Castle S(|uare Opera Company at the
Studebaker. Miss Hudson reports her
lather's health much improved.

Albert Fuchs sails from New York
to-day via the Hamburg-American Line,
for a protracted stay in Europe, return-
ing only to place his boys in school at
Notre Dame; he says he will then go
around the world.

Peter Reinberg's salesroom is being
modernized and somewhat enlarged and
the Wietor Brothers are fixing up a bit,
having made a three years' lease running
from the first of this month.

E. H. Hunt, who has a nice line of
high-handled willow baskets, says that
they are selling well in the country but
that as yet there is no sign oi commence-
ment business among the city florists.

George Reinberg will put in two new
boilers this year and perfect his heating
plant. He is going into fancy carnations
next fall and is making every prepara-
tion to grow them to perfection.

Three 100-foot greenhouses at Mt.
Greenwood Cemetery will be rebuilt this
season. Mr. Rudd will use the Garland
gutter, and concrete for the walls and
arched bench supports.

Bassett & Washburn report a strin-
gency in the labor market. They say that
they are falling behind in their outdoor
work because of their inability to get
laborers at $1.75 per diem.

G. H. Pieser is at home from West
Baden feeling equal to the task of paying
growers once a week or every day if
need be.

Wietor Bros, are still selling pot plants
of American Beauty in bloom. They
went well at Easter.

The many friends of W. E. Lynch will
be pleased to learn that his health is
much improved.

Visitor: H. Schweitzer, of Mendota,
111.; G. E. Hunt, Terre Haute, Ind.

Washington.

TRADE IS BETTER.— COOL WEATHER VERY
WELCOME.— SEVERAL GOOD DECORA-
TIONS.— MYSTIC SHRINERS IN CONVEN-
TION.

Trade has improved somewhat since
the Mystic Shriners have arrived in the
city. The weather has been more season-
able for the last day or so and the cool
nights are keeping back some of the
outdoor flowers.

Senator and Mrs. Gear gave an excel-
lent dinner May 16, at the Portland, in
honor of the Iowa delegation in congress.
The dining room was elaborately
decorated with plants and the mirror
rests and mantels were banked with
adiantum surmounted by vases of Ameri-
can Beauty roses. The center piece for
the table was in the shape of a star made
of Liberty and Meteor roses, the points
of lily of the valley.

Representative William Connell, of
Pennsylvania, was host. May 17, at
a dinner to the Pennsylvania delegation
in congress. The tables in the banquet
hall at the Shoreham, at which fifty
covers wereplaced, were tastefully spread
with adiantum fronds and sweet peas.
The principal piece, at the head of the
table, was of American Beauty roses and
white lilacs. Along the tablt were
smaller pieces, two of Bridesmaid roses
and blue cornflowers, one of Bride roses

and sweet peas and at the foot of the table
was a large one of Bougainvillea glabra.
Both decorations were by J. H. Small &
Sons.

A. Gude & Bro. had the decorations for
the reception hall at the National Rifles'
Armory and at the Columbia theatre,
the place of meeting of the Mystic
Shriners. At the banquet to the Mystic
Shriners at the Riggs House covers were
laid for 250 guests. The decorations
were very elaborate. This was also by
Small & Sons. P. G.

St. Louis.

LABOR TROUBLES CONTINUE TO THROTTLE
TRADE.— PRICKS ON GRAND AVENUE.-
SEEN AMONG THE NUMEROUS RETAIL
STORES.

The situation in this city remains
practically the same as reported last
week. More street cars are being run
each day, under police protection, but the
end of the strike is apparently as far
away as when it first went into effect.
The result is that business is poor, and a
great deal of stock is going to waste.
Prices on and around Grand avenue
range as follows: Beauties, $5 to $S;
mixed roses, $1 to $1.50; carnations, 35
cents to 75 cents; pa^onies, 50 cents to 75
cents; white stocks, $1; sweet peas, 15
cents and centaurea, 15 cents to 25 cents.
Down town the prices vary, but in almost
all cases are lower than the above.

Among other varieties of carnations
seen at Waldbart's is a fine lot of General
Gomez, which make a rich and most
attractive display.

The front of Young & Sons' store has
been one mass of young plants, including
several vegetables, Allegheny hollyhocks
at 20 cents each, petunias at $1 a dozen,
and many others.

Fred. Foster's place is made attractive
this week by many large vases of pink
and red p;tonies.

F. W. Maas, with the Plant Seed Co.,
is happy in the recent arrival at his home
of a baby girl.

Bunches of sweet peas edged with blue
centaurea are finding ready sale. M.

Denver.

TRADE NOT BRISK BUT LITTLE SURPLUS
ACCUMULATES. — BEAUTIES IN DEMAND. —
WHAT THE GROWERS ARE DOING.

Trade has been rather slow for the
past week. There is a good demand for
long-stemmed Beauties, but tea roses
and carnations sell only fairly well.
Funeral work has kept down the surplus
of stock although flowers are plentiful.
All the spring flowers are cut and sweet
peas, pansies and marguerites take their
place. Prices on cut flowers are keeping
up well for this time of the year. Good
Beauties retail at $5 per dozen, tea roses
$1.50 and carnations 50 cents per dozen.

The Park Floral Co. is making some
very fine window decorations and they
are well appreciated by the public.

Mrs. R. Mauff" is cutting some good
Beauties and Glauber & Webb are cutting
some fine Brides, Bridesmaids and
Woottons.

Fred. Hall is cutting sweet peas by the
thousands. All kinds of bedding plants
are selling well this spring. Denver.

Jewett City, Conn.— A. A. Y'oung, Jr.,
is preparing to erect a carnation house
36x108 feet which shall include all the
latest improvements. He has placed the
order for the iron frame construction
with Lord & Bumham, Irvington, N. \.
Mr. Young will also erect a central boiler
plant to heat his entire range.

Milwaukee.

excellent CALCEOLARIAS AT FOREST
HOME.— THE FORSYTHIA IN FAVOR.— A
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT.— TRADE NOT
HEAVY. — NOTES.

One of the finest displays ever seen here
has been thecalceolarias grown by James
McGregor at I'orest Home Cemeterv.
Many of the flowers were as large as 'a
fifty-cent piece. The colorings can hardly
be described. When looking at them,
one is at a loss to know why azaleas are
so popular at $1 to $2 each and these
plants so little seen in stores. William
Freytag, I think, is the only commercial
florist in this city who has grown a cred-
itable lot.

Announcement of the marriage of C. E
Newbury, of Mitchell, S. D., to Jessie E
Fulford, of Kimball, S. D., has been
received. We hope to have a like item to
record about one of our Milwaukee boys
before another month.

This spring has added much favor to
the reputation of the forsythia as a dec-
orative shrub, both for growing upright
and training over walls in almost any
situation.

Voucanget all the ordinary cut flow-
ers you want now at (|uite reasonable
prices. Parrot tulips have been in evi-
dence lately and are appreciated.

Frank Dilger has marketed his usual
supply of Spanish iris and ixias, both of
which sold well.

One of the best delivery wagons is run
by E. Haarsh.

C. B. W.

Syracuse, N. Y.

The storm of wind and hail which
swept through the Onondaga valley on
May 17 did a great amount of damage
other than that to greenhouse establish-
ments, although they of course were the
most vulnerable of structures. Henry
Burt estimates his loss in glass at 1,500
lights and one house is almost a com-
plete wreck. Henry Morris was fortun-
ate in escaping with the fracture of about
4-00 lights and the loss of some stock.
L. A. Guillaume lost 1,000 panes at his
Salina street place, but at his range in
the valley he escaped untouched although
the damage was all about him. L. E
Marquisee had SOO lights of glass broken
but his principal loss was in his carna-
tion field, where he had 60,000 plants
exposed to the pelting ice.

The market gardeners all report more
or less damage to their greenhouses and
crops. W. J. Park suffers the loss of
about 1,000 panes of glass in his green-
house, beside damage to vegetation.
George B. Harper was a heavy loser, and
T. K. Gibbs had 200 lights of glass
broken. Reports from the storm-stricken
region show that the damage to the
growing crops will be very heavy.

Lowell, Mass.— Oakes Ames, assist-
ant director of the Harvard Botanic
Garden, was married on May 15 to Miss
Blanche Ames, granddaughter of the late
General B. F. Butler.

New Haven, Conn.— The meeting of
the reorganized horticultural society at
J. N. Champion's on the evening of May
14 brought together a very gratifying
attendance. A full board of officers was
elected, including Eli Whitney, president;
Robt. Veitch, Jr., secretary; S. H. Moore,
treasurer; ten vice-presidents and aboard
of managers, consisting of thirteen mem-
bers with J. N. Champion, chairman. It
was voted to hold an exhibition of straw-
berries and roses some time during the
month of June.

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May 26,

Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, J2.00.

Subscriptions accepted only from those

in the trade.

Advertisements on all except cover pages,

10 Cents a Line, Agate; $1.00 per incn.

Cash with Order.

No Special Position Guaranteed.

Discounts are allowed, only on consecutive inser*
tions, as follows — 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
11.00 per inch, net, i'n the case of the two
front pages, regular discounts ap-
plying only to the back pages.

The Advertising Department of the American
Florist is for Florists. Seedsmen and N urserymen
and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines on/y.

Orders for less than one-hall inch space not accepted.

Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to
secure insertion in the issue for the following
Saturday. Address

AMERICAN FLORIST CO., CHICAGO.

"Subscriber" and other correspondents
should remember that all communica-
tions which do not bear the real names of
the writers go to the waste basket.
Absence of the real names renders it
impossible to identitr correspondents,
And it is often desirable to communicate
^vith such parties before we can reply to
their queries with intelligence or publish
their communications correctly. The
names are not required for publication,
but as a safeguard against error.

It is probable that no previous season
has seen such large sales of dormant
roses.

The next exhibition of the American
Rose Society will he held at the Eden
Musee;2i'.rd street, New York, June 12-14-.

Again this season there comes a demand
for English ivies, for windovr boxes and
similar purposes, which exceeds the sup-
ply.

In our issue of May 19 it was stated
that the late C. F. Baker was a member
of the S. A. F. We now find that Mr.
Baker was not a member.

The Howard & Wilson Pub. Co., of
Chicago, publishers of Farm, Field and
Stockman, made an assignment May IG.
It is understood the paper will be con-
tinued.

The production of American window
glass does not now exceed 50,000 boxes
per week and will cease for three months
June 15 unless the blowers agree to a
proposition to prolong the fire two
weeks.

In our Indianapolis news notes of last
week, it was incorrectly stated that
Alfred Pahud of that city had sailed for
France. Mr. Pahud and his only
daughter, Louise, will sail on the French
ship La Quitaine, June 28.

W. N. RuDD is authority for the state-
ment that no modern greenhouse plant
is complete without a gasoline engine.
For pumping water and saving labor in
a multitude of other directions, he claims
there is nothing to beat this contrivance.

Well Pleased.

Am. Flobust Co.:— Our stock of roses
that we advertised in your paper is very
nearly exhausted, and we may say that
we are exceedingly pleased with the
result, so that we think it possible you
may hear from us again in the autumn.
IIoopES Bro. & Thomas.

West Chester, Pa., May 21, 1900.

The Whole Thing.

Ed. Am. Florist:— We enclose P. O.
order for the American Florist lor
another year. We consider it the "whole
thing." South Park Floral Co.

New Castle, Ind., May 17, 1900.

Chicago to New York.

The Chicago Florists' Club'scommittee
on transportation to the New York con-
vention of rhe S. A. F. in August is mak-
ing very satisfactory progress, and an
c'onomical and enjoyable trip is assured.
Florists in the west and northwest will
be invited to travel with the Chicago
party and share the advantages obtained
t)y the club.

Bromeliads as Floral Receptacles.

Ed. Am. Florist: — In your issue of
May 12 you make mention that a Chi-
cago florist was the first to take advan-
tage of the structure of bromeliads for
the reception of cut flowers in the natural
wells which constitute one of their char-
acteristics. In defense of the east, I beg
to state that as long ago as 1890 W. A.
Manda used bromeliads in this way to
great advantage at the exhibition held
by Pitcher & Manda in Madison Square
Garden, New York.

Harry A. Bunyard.

Greenhouse Btulding.

Framingham, Mass. — E. J. Hasseltine,
one forcing house.

Highland, N. Y.— Mrs. M. J. Moore,
range of violet houses.

No. Abington, Mass.— S. Littlefield,
carnation house 20x100.

New York, N. Y. — Bronx Park, plant
house.

Indianapolis, Ind.— Henry Rieman,
range of houses.

Washington, D. C— C. Schellhorn,
house 25x150.

Lockport, N. Y. — F. G. Lewis, two
houses 18x100.

Newburyport, Mass. — F. S. Moseley,
range of houses.

Waterville, Me.— H. R. Mitchell & Son,
range of houses.

Waltham, Mass. — Marshall & Ander-
son, range of houses.

Chatham, N. J,— J. T. Wagner, three
rose houses.

Omaha, Neb. — A. Donaghue, range of
houses. Lewis Henderson, one house.
Peterson Bros., house 20x100. Hess &
Swoboda, house 14x100.

New Hampton, la.— E. J. Springer,
range of houses.

Burlington, Wis.— A. Helfrich, house
25x160.

Martin's Ferry, O.— Mrs. F. McCord,
one house.

Mavwood, 111.— Fred. Hills, house
:t0xl27.

Orange, N. J.— John McGowan, carna-
tion house 20x125. A. B. Jenkins, Geo.
Von Quillen, gardener, four houses
20x33.

Northampton, Mass.— H. W. Field,
carnation house 20x75.

Morton Grove, 111. — Adolph Poehlmann,
range of houses.

Pan-American Exposition Notes.

The past two weeks have brought
about considerable changes in the land-
scape work of the grounds. Many hun-
dreds of large trees, mostly maples, elms,
poplars and horse chestnuts, have been
brought to the grounds and planted.
The lake connecting the canals is about

completed and the banks planted with a
large assortment of shrubs. In the music
garden have been planted several
thousand hardy roses in masses of ,")00 of
one variety. Two thousand of these are
an exhibit by Ellwanger & Barry, of
Rochester, N Y. With the careful plant-
ing they have received and the heavy
enriched loan they are in they should
make a splendid show in 1901. Rudolph
Ulrich, the landscape gardener, is the
busiest of men. The grounds surround-
ing the service or administration building
are seeded, sodded and planted and have
already a most finished appearance.
Work is progressing rapidly on all the
most important buildings.

William Scott.

Catalogues and Cot Flower Price Lists
Received.
Wilfred A. Brotherton, Rochester,
Mich., wholesale list of bulbs, tubers and
other plants, trees and shrubs; Van Til-
Hartman, Hillegom near Haarlem, Hol-
land, wholesale list bulbs and roots;
State Nursery Co., Helena, Mont, plant
food; C. C. PoUworth Co , Milwaukee,
Wis., spring plants; Lord & Bumham
Co., Irvington-on-Hudson, N. Y., green-
houses; E H. Hunt, Chicago, 111., whole-
sale cut flowers, seeds, bulbs and florists'
supplies; Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil-
waukee, Wis., wholesale cut flowers,
florists' supplies; A. G. Prince & Co.,
Chicago, 111., wholesale cut flowers and
supplies; Welch Bros., Boston, Mass.,
cut flowers; Cincinnati Cut Flower Co.,
Cincinnati, 0 , cut flowers and florists'
supplies; Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago
and New York, fall bulbs and plants.

OBITUARY.

MRS. HARRIET SNYDER.

Mrs. Harriet Snyder passed away this
week at her home at Grandville, Mich.,
upon the one-hundredth anniversary ot
her birth. She was the grandmother ot
L. C. Lincoln.

LOUIS DONNELLY.

An accidental death has overtaken
another of Rochester's florists, Louis
Donnelly, of Donnelly Bros., who have
their glass at Charlotte. Mr. Donnelly
had started for New York on business,
Saturday, May 19, and the next day his
lacerated remains were found beside the
railroad track near Newark, N. Y. The
young man, for he was only 35 years of
age, once worked for the Jackson & Per-
kins Co., and it is presumed that he left
the train at Rochester for the purpose of
calling upon his old employers. He was
well liked in the trade and is spoken of as
one who had a bright future before him.
He and his brother William had a good
business, handed down to them by their
father, who established it years ago.
Recently they had grown bedding plants
principally and were in the midst of their
greatest prosperity. Mr. Donnelly had
never married.

Herkimer, N. Y.— James Barclay is
making extensive alterations in his range
of houses, thoroughly modernizing the
establishment.

Manchester by the Sea, Mass.— W.
J Stewart addressed the North Shore
Horticultural Society on Friday evening.
May 18, his subject being "My Garden."
Mr. Stewart and F. L. Mathison were
guests of H. Thiemann, gardener at the
seaside cottage of Senator McMillan.

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SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE.

AdverUsenienta under inis bead will Do inBeruxl «!
the rate of lU cents a line (seven wordB) eaob Inier-
tlon. ('aah niuat ao»»mpany order. Plant advi. not
admitted under tbla head-

SITUATION WANTED -By a florist In private
place; competent. W, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTBI)-By A No. 1 rose and carna-
tion pro we r or foreman; BlnK'e; iiood OeslKner.
Best of references. Stale wages. Address

TRUTH, care American Horlat. Clilcatro

SITUATION WaNTKD-Bv a No 1 up-to-date rose
O KTOwer. to a reliable party Satlsfacilon assured.
K,\cellent references. Address

Kmh. Le h'Ev he 'it Morgan *t . CtilcaKo.

SITUATION WANTED— As foreman by grower of
flrst-cla(S cut flowers and general greeiili une
ptock. Capnble of liandllng men Disengaged May ;>1.
Strictly temperate Address B. care Am Florist.

SITUATION WANTED- By a tl st-claes grower of
roses ciirr atloni*, 'mums, violets and general
stock. Married: nnehlldren; reference; state wages
and particulars In first letter. F. F. ciEN'rz.

Nfcii-vllle. La"- caster Co.. Pa.

SITUATION WANTED— As working foreman: well
up In all branches of the bus ness Can handle
heaths, orch ds. etc. First-class refertnces. Kngllah;
married Address, with fu I particulars and wages,
Ij .\ care American Florist. Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED-B^ good, all around florist
Iti years' experience In roses, carnations, 'mums,
Tlolets and getieral pot plants. Good propagator,
as working foreman. Best of references; ali gle;
German. Address H S. Standlsh, Kansas.

SITUATION WANTED — Expert, English truck
grower (shipped four tona mushrooms past win
ter). Can Intr. duce Improved systems In asparagus
culture. A successful manager Leaving on account
of property changing hands. Address

A 1 W, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED — By thoroughly reliable,
all-around grower: German; married. Llfeexpe-
rlence: competent to fill any position— private, com-
mercial or Institution. Understands vegetables under
glass. Al references. Address

Florist :>45f;, care Am. Florist.

ANTED-A boy from 16 to IS years of age, as
apprentice In my greenhouses.

,)o8 Labo, JoUet, 111.

W

W

ANTED- A young man forslore and greenhouse.
Send references to H. F IIalle.

o43 W. Madison St., Chicago.

W

ANTED— Two younK men as assistants In rose
houees. Inquire of i:*EO Keinberg.

;^1 Balmoral Ave . Chicago.

WANTED— Address of Louis Truxler, a practical
and ornamental tlorist

Thos B. Bull, Bakersfleld, Cal

W

ANTED— A few good men as assistant rose
growers and helpers Apply to

BA88ETT & Wahhbijhx. IllPsdale. 111.

w

ANTED TO KENT- Aplacelngoodcondltlon.of
from 4''IJ0 t<» tWuO feet of glass. Address

SiOTCH. care American FlorUt, Chicago.

WANTED— Boy to learn the greenhouse business
of grovping rosea and carnation. In answering
state age. Address JNo Wvland. De Haven. Pa.

WANTED— Two young men handy at general green-
house woik for potting, ilelng. planting, etc.
Wages according to ability. Poehlmann Bros .
Morton Grove, Cook Co.. 111.

WANTED— A competent man to take charge of
conservatory and grounds Address, stating
age, references and salary expected.

A C F. care Amorlcan Florist.

WANTED— Two young men, able to take charge of
ara'igeof rose hou-ea. Must be experienced
men. References. Apply to

Emil Buettneh, Park Bldge, lU.

WANTED— Gardener that thoroughly understands
the wrowtng of plants fur atore trade. Slate
wages, and nddress at once, wttb particulars.
Williams Bay Floral Co , Williams Bay. Wis.

W\NTED— Landscape draughtsman familiar with
nursery stock and nursery work. Good position
lor an energetic vonng man.

J. WILKINSON ELLIOTT. CaTBegle Bldc.

Pitt-burg, Pa.

WANTED, June lat, a florist who will take charge
of my greenhouses at Denver, ('ol : he mast be
^vllllng to work at anything connected therewith, sell
tho euttlowers or plants, work In outside garden etc ,
when required, viav bring an assistant; If so. will
pay the two $t;fl(Xl per month, furnish a house on the
ground, with coal, light, etc Who apeaks fi tt.

8f OTT J ANTHONT, Dei VOF COl.

FOR BALE— Free fuel. 5000 feet glaca Great chance
for florists or gardeners Only $600 cash. Account
sickness Write quick. Free Fuel, care Am. Florist.

'OR SALE— Greenhouse plant. 25 000 feet of glass;
place as good as new , 2^ .t acres of land with good

FI _. --
place as good as new , 2^ .t acres of land with gooc
<hyeliing house, barn, etc ; U miles from court house
Chicago. W L, care American Florist, Chle igo.

FOR SALE— 10.000 feet of gl^ss, ateam heating,
water worka. ground and < fl3ce: all complete and
In rur.nlng order. In city of 2U1C00; next to main
entrance to largest cemetery; best of trade Beat
reason for sellmg. Some cash required. Address
M M, care American Florist.

FOH SALE— Two greenhouses one I2Ux"30. the other
00x20 ollice front all double thick glass; hoi beds
and sash Large tprlng ptock n<»w on hand. IlOOOO
Inhabitants within six miles; nocompetlon. as nearest
greenhouses are •J4 miles Two acres good lanrt;
houses In good coiidltli>n; ste*m heat: all new last
year. Including new butler Will give i> iSBeaslon right
away. Other buwlness out of town cause of sei'lng.
Address F, H. <'nre American Klorlht. <'hIcago.

A rnre opportunity to one with <'!ipitiil; a preen-
hous«- establishment, woll stocked, of StOOO feet of
i,^luaa. Includinf^ lurg*' ollicc; centrally locat.-d;
built three ypars aS", with latest improvements;
city of 50.000 inhabitiints, located in Cnlorado—
great ht allh resort. No corii|n-titioii. Large fac-
tories with pay mils iif ;f4()U.000 t-. $500 000 per
month, nnod reason lor ^elliui;. K>0lX)eash or in
payni'-nts. liuiuire il you mean business.

J O Z, care Am. Florist, Chicaso.

For Sale

Three Greenhouses, 20x80 each, two short
span tosoufh. one even span; steam heat,
five years old, best cypress material,
stocked with plants, etc. Possession
given iinraedi-ately, houses to be moved.
Good town, 5000 people. Sell altogether
only. \\'rite for particulars

JOHN UEBER, Maryville. Mo.

FOR SALE

240 acres of land on Isthmus of Tehaunte-
pec, state of Vera Cruz, Mexico. For full
particulars write

ROLAND HUGHES.

846 New York Life BIdg. KANSAS CITY. MO.

A 0RE4T BARGAIN. ^^.:;^Sl^:zl

5 new 3 old. Located in a city of more than 126,-
OflO inhabitants, fronting the best known cemetery
in the state, where .55.000 are buried. Same place
sold March 1st, 1897. fur 810.000.00. with two less
houses than at present. Adjoining property sold
March 1st. 1900, at 832.50 per front foot. Will sell
\( or Yi interest to the right party, a thorough
llorist preferred. Will giv-^ more particulars iu
regard to lieating, ventilating ''tc, in fact a com-
plete diagram o same by writing. Address.

BARGAIN. Care Am, Florist, Chicago.

FOD ^Al F A lirsL-class greenhouse business
I VH O^LLa about 80 miles from Chicago.
Hav<" 11,000 square feet of glass and considerable
valuable ground. Located in central part of city
of about 20,000 populauou mat-es the property
quite high priced. Any live florist with small
capital can purchase a fine range of glass very
reasonably; doin^ a fine business. Can give long
lease of ground with privilege of buying or will
sell part of ground. Everything is as good as
new and a bargain — a chance you won't often get.
Good reasons or celling. Don't inquire unless
you mean business. Ad's Florist, care Am. Florist.

FOR SALE

The Morris Floriil c'o.. Morris, III.. 61 miles wfst
of Chica-jo, doine a retail and wholesale business;
iucorporated 1897; 20 000 leet of glass, doing a
business that increases every year: the increase
over 1899. was *1,282.61 up to April 1, 1900. The
reason for sellin;; is that A. Mitting, Secretary
and Manager, is retiring and there is no one else
in the company who understands the florist busi-
ness. The property includes six acres of Und,
two houses and barn; everything up-to-date;
bo ler capacity equal to 40,000 ft. of glass; all new
1897; cannot be built to-day for less than $2ii,000.
Terms $3,000 cash, balance good paper. Sold by
bids to highest bidder. All bids must be in before
July 1. if you mean business come and see us.

A. MITTING, Sec'y, Morris, III.

FOR SALE

A fine farm of 439 acres of rolling land under
cultivation, a line dwelling, good water, plenty of
fruit trees. An excellent opportunity. Write for
particulars. Price, $5,500.

A large plant situated in a large town in Ohio,
60,000 ft. of glass. A modern place, fully equipped
and stocked. Three dwellings. City store, furni-
ture and equipments. Reasons for selling and
price will be furnished on application.

Any of the above named properties is a fine bar-
gain, and those desiring to purchase will do well
to communicate with us. These are only a few oj
the properties that we have tor sale and leasing.

SMITH & SMITH,

p. 0. Box 869. 345 Sixth Ave., PITTSBURG, PA.

FOR SALE at a great sacrifice

STOCK OF PLANTS AND5IX ORBENHOUSES

with latest improvements, steam lieu t, etc.; oppos-
ite ciiietery, large ground frontiog main street in
prosperous towiK-Iose lot hicago: streetcar pass- .
iiig the door; best opportunity to secure excellent
investment and well -paying bu>iness. R«'ason
for si'lling. owner L'oin- to Kuropt*.
S. Schaitman &Co.,Room 1201. 138 Wash. St., Chicago

Who Wants ^
Them •

B.Oon lo 10,000 lights DOUBLE THICK GLASS, Itf\24.

lit $2.7.T per bn\-, (actual value $3 75 to ftS.PO box.)

One 40 II. P. HORIZONTAL BOILER in good. con-
dition. Price $150.1U.

200redeed:ir posts, a lot of s:ish bars, ventili-
tors, rods, sills, etc.

All the ;ibove are in good condition, and can be
put on track promptly at Lansdowne station, P
W. tt li. (0 miles from Philadelphia.)

I puT'-hased them at the sale of the CONNOR
PLACE liere, cheap, and will sell again wt a bar-
gain. Call or write,

W. L. REMENTER,

FLORIST. LANSDOWNE, PA.

For Sale.

IGO Hot Bed Sashes, 9-ft.
3-in. wide, 8x10 glass.

75 Hot Bed Sashes, 6-ft. 3-
in. wide, 8x10 glass.

1000 lights, 18x24 D thick
glass.

One Force Pump, upright
boiler, good order.

MIST BE SOLD IMMEDIATELY. Eor
full particulars, apply to

Patrick Welch,

15 Province Street, BOSTON.

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FOR SALE

Making a Change in our Method

of Heating. We Offer the

following Boilers

for Sale:

Two No. 17 Hitchings' Boilers, shaking
grates. Been in use three stasons, are iu
lirst-class order. Price $125 each.

One No. 8 Kurman brick set hot water
Boiler. Been in use four months, as good
as new. Price $225.

One No. 6 Furman brick set hot water
Boiler. In use five months, as good as
new. Price 8140.

One No. 8 Furman brick set hot water
Boiler. In use tliree seasons. In first-
class condition. Prii.'e $200.

One No. 7 Furman brick set hot water
Boiler. In us" five seasons. In good order
every way. Price $150.

One No. 7. Furman brick set Boiler,
steam or hot water. In-use 6 seasons. In
good order. Price $100.

One No. 8 Furman brick set Boi'er,
steam or hot water. Been in use five seas-
ons. In good condition. Price $150.

All of these Boilers are iu the best con-
dition, shaking grat^-s in all. Have just
been taken out to make room for two large
boilers. ^ViU deliver F. O. B. Richmond.

ADDRESS

W. A. HAMMOND,

107 East Broad St.,

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The American Florist.

May 26,

New Haven, Conn.

Trade remains about the same, with
the announcement of some large June
weddings. Cut flowers seem to hold on
pretty well, the demand for good stock
being about equal to the supply. The
plantsmen are very busy at the present
time, bedding out and getting ready for
Memorial day. This has been a rather
late season, there having been a very
heavy frost on May 10, doing a good
deal of damage to small fruit trees and
the like.

Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Champion have
returned from a trip to Boston and Prov-
idence.

John H. Slocombe intends erecting two
new violet houses this summer 12x150.

Recent visitors: Mr. Cheesman, repre-
senting Vaughan's Seed Store; C. S. Van
Waveren, of Segers Bros., Holland; J.
Austin Shaw and Mrs. Shaw, New York.

G. H.

Wbol^ale flower/\arK^

CINCINNATI, May 21.

BOMt, Beautf, select 3 00

medlam , 3.00

Bride 3.00® 5.1*

Bridesmaid 3.00® 5 00

Meteor 3.00(8 .'i.OO

Perle 3.00® 4 00

O»m»tlon» I OO® 1 00

fancy 3.00® 3.0O

Lllyof tbe raUey 3.00

Gladiolus 4.00® 6.0O

CaUas 8.00®10 00

Stocks 2 00

Sweet peaB .5D

BmllKZ r2.5l)@16.lO

Adlanttun 1.00

Common ferns .20

Asparagus 50. QO

ST. 1jOUI8, May 24.

Bosee, Beauty, short stems 4.00® ^00

medlam 10 00® 20 00

fancy 26.00*:t5.00

Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 5.00

Meteor 3 00® 6 00

Perle. Wootton 2.00® 3 00

Carnations, common 75® 1.00

fancy 1 50® 2.00

Lily of the valley 2 00

Paeonles 3 00® 5.00

Sweetpeas 35® .50

Callal 6 00® 8 00

Harrlsll B.OO® 8 OO

Bmllaz 12.60® 16.00

Adlantnm bO® 1.00

ksparagns 16.00®d0.00

MILWAUKIK, May 31.

Boies, Beauty, long perdoi. 3 00® 3 00

medium •' " 1 60® 2.00
short " '■ .50® 1.00

Bride. Bridesmaid.. 2.00® ti.OO

Meteor 2.00® (i.OO

Kalsertn 6.00® 8 00

Carnations, ordinary I.OO® 1.60

fancy 2.00® 3.00

Lily of the valley 3.00® 4 00

Callas 8.00®15 00

Harrlsll 12.50®16 00

Mignonette 2.00® 3.00

Adlantnm 75® 1.00

Common ferns .26

gmllax 15.00

Asparagus 05.00

Oalaz leaves .20

PITTSBUKO, May 34.

Boses, Beauty, fancy 20.ao®25.00

extra 15.C0®I8 00

No. 1 10 00®12 00

culls 3.00® I! UO

" Bride, Bridesmaid 2.000 8.00

" Meteor 2.00® 8.00

Perle 3.00® 6.00

Cusln 2.00® 4.00

Carnations, ordinary 60® .75

fancy 2 00® 3.60

Uly of tbe valley 2 00® 4 00

Harrlsll 6 00®10.00

Sweetpeas 26® 1.00

Pansles '. 26® 60

Daisies 60® 1.50

Mignonette 76® 1 60

BmUax.....' 12 60®15 00

Adlannun 76® i.OO

Asparagus 35. 00® 50.00

Denver, May 23.

Roses, Beauty, select 25.00®35.00

ordinary 8.00@15.00

Bride, Bridesmaid 6.00® 6.00

Meteor 6.00® 6.00

Perle. Wootton 1.00® 5.0O

Carnations, ordinary 1.60® 2.00

fancy 2.00® 3.00

Lllyof the valley 4.00

Callas 12 60

Harrlsll 12 60

Daffodils 4.00

Sweetpeas 50® .76

Asparagus 60.00

Smllai 19.00

Ferns ■ .30

Oalaxleaves .20

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

I Orchid Tlowcrs.

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W. A. MCFADDEN.

"rosebank."
CINCINNATI.

N. B. It is particularly re-
quested that tbe stock here
offered be not confused with
similar stock offered by com-
mission dealers at lower pri-
ces, which has been shipped
from New York. Rosebank
Orchids are never sold through
commission dealers.

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Shipments made direct from greenhouses, T

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CATTLEYAS 1

insuring fresh and perfect blooms.

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( IN VARIETY I

500.000 FEET OF GLASS J

Decoration Day

PRICE LIST.

GUT FLOWERS

IN

51 Wabash Ave.,

AMERICA.

CHICAGO.

LAI
I

Quot!itiou.s subject to change Avithout notice.
All other slock at lowest market prices,
o charge for packing.

AMERICAN BEADTIES. Per Do/..

Long $3.00 to $4.00 .

Medium 2.00 to 2.50 ♦

Short 1.00 to 1.50

Per lOO.

METEOR W.OO to $6.00

BRIDE 4.00 til R.OO

BRIDESMAID 4.00to 6 00

PERLE 3.00IO 5.00

GOLDEN GATE 8.00 to 13.00

CARNATIONS, fancy 2.00t,.. 3.00 ^

common.... 1.50 to 2.0O J

Everything: in the

thing in the lilinr 111001^

CUT FLOWER '"""1?""'^'

line.

the kind
that will give satisfaction

and a
complete line of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

HOLTON & HUNKEL CO.,

p. O. Box 103,

The Cincinnati
Cut Flower Co.,

t^l&tb. WHOLESALE FLORISTS.

Consignments Solicited.
Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

The American Florist Company's

DIRECTORY

Contains the names and addresses of all the Flo-
rists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen in the United
StAtes and Canada. Price $a.oo.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.,
324 Dearborn Street. ChioaKO. U. S^ A.

SUCCESSFUL SELLERS

are the successful growers who advertise ia^^^^jtjtjl^

-THE AMERICAN FLORIST.

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The American Florist.

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J. B. DEAMUD. I

51 WABASH AVE.. CHICAGO. I

PRICES FOR DECORATION DAY. I

Si'iii] your order in curly. We shall have un abiind:ii uf all kinds .if llo'

Headquarters for PEONIES.

CATTLEYAS, $4.00 per Dozen.

KKAITIES. shcru...

" medium.

lont:

I*er i>()/.f!u.

*l.00to»l .50

2.00 1(1 3.00

3.50 lo 4.00

Per 100

URIl»ES:ind .M.MD.S $5 . 00 to tli . 00

METEOKS 5.001(1 T.OO

PERLES Saito 5.00

K.VISERIX.S 3.00 to 6.00

verv faucv 8.00

('ARN.\TII)NR. assorted S.OOto 2.50

lancv 3.00 to 4.00

l'.KO.ME.S

Lll,. H.\RKISir....perdoz. $1.50

CAI.L.VS •■ I. .50

l''l)KCiE'l-.Mi;-NI>T

i'.'i.uij

10.0(J

10. (Kl

1.50

VALLEY .K.OO to J.OO

.lASMINH, fancy 2.00 lo 2. .50

FERNS '....Per lOOO.tJ.OO .»

ADIAXTD.M .50

SMILAX Per <loz. 1;->.50 20,00

Prices subject to chant^e without notice.

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McKellar & Winterson's

Modern Supply House.

PLENTY OF FLOWERS FOR DECORATION DAY.

[^ We will have good supply of ROSES. CARNATIONS, BULBOUS
STOCK, PAEONIAS, LILIES, FERNS, Etc.

Also complete stock of Moss Wreaths, Cycas Wreaths, Palm Leaves,
other Decorative Stock.

US EARLY.

Write for price list.

i McKELLAR & WINTERSON, wa'bIs'h' I've.. CHICAGO. ^

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PLACE YOUR ORDERS WITH

All stock at lowest prices.

BRANT&NOE/"'^"™

.f Chicago, III.

WHOLESALE
GROWERS OF

Ship Fresh Roses Direct from Greenhouses to
Retailer..' Carefully Graded. Prices Right. Try Us.

PI fuse nti'ntion the Amei tcan Florist wht'n r. > tt'ing.

WEILAND-AND-RISCM

I We are large Growers and I
(Shippers of CUT FLOWERS]

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

Please meuiion the A ma wan i^'onst ivhen u riling

GEO. REINBERG,

Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers.

BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

All stock at lowest market rates. Send in your
orders.

61 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Seen by New Firms:

AMERICAN FLORIST ADVTS.

Wbol^^ale power/\arH^

CHICAGO. May 35.

ROBOa. Beautf , extra long stems 3.00

30 Inch " 2.50

24 " " 2.00

20 " " 1 50

16 " " 1.25

" • 12 " ' 1.00

8 " " .75

Bride, Brldeamald 3.00® b 00

Perle 2.00® (.00

Meteor 4.00® 6.00

La France 4 00® 6.00

Golden Gate ii.0O@lO.oo

Carnations 1.00® 1.60

fancy 1.60® 3.00

Lily of the valley 3.00® 6.00

Mignonette 2.00® li.OO

Narcissus 2 00® 3 00

Uarrlsll 8.00@10 DO

Callas 8 (X)®10 CO

Tulips 4.00® 6.00

Sweet peas :.0O® 3.00

Adlantum 50® 1.00

Common fena. .16

Fancy ferns .20

SmUal 12 60®16.00

Asparagus 50.00®(i0.00

64 WABASH AVE.
CHICAGO

8. K. Cor. Wabash Ave. and Randolph 3t
PUa^e mention the Ame}ica*> Florist ivheii writing.

E. H. Hunt

THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR

WHOLESALE-

CUT FLOWERS

Hunt's Flowers
Qo Everywhere

Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

IWWAIWW

Bassett&Washburn

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Wholesale Dealers and fl||A d.^....^— .-.
Growers of llUl rIOWQrS

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 order*.

WHOLESALE

GROWER OF ROSES.

DBALEB IN

CUT FLOWERS

J. A. BUDLONG,

37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO, ILL

Mention the American Florist.

Benthey & Co.

F. F. BENTHEY, Manager,

Wholesale Commission Florist

41 Randolph Street CHICAGO.

"Consignments solicited..

I. G. PRINCE & CO.

Wholesale Got Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Agents for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attantloi
paid to shipping order..

76 & 78 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHIOAQ*.

Wholesale Gut Flowers

504 LIBERTY ST. 'PHONE 2107.

M

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SOLICITED.

CONSIGNMENTS

Florists' Supplies

Please mention the American Florist.

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The American Florist.

May 26,

Samuel S. fmml

Wholesale Florist,

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street,

.PHILADELPHIA, PA,

AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES.

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, WILL, BE OPEN FROM 6:30 A. M. TO 10:00 P. M.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND.

BOSTON...

FLOWERS

Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies.

*ri.o^ 'Lii.m-tm xsn^tlled.

&T iBi-oMmfleIci «St., :B0ST0PI, adA-JSa* ,

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' "'"■'To'i^S'ii' Kl' ''"•''

WELCH BROS., Proprietors

NOTICE:-

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FDR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR

WELCH BROS., Sole Agents for FREYSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters. S2.00 per

Script Letters, S4.00 per 100.

NEW FERNS, $1.25 per 1000

Order at uno"' and be sure of > our wants.

Also Wreaihs and Festooning "f all kinds lV>r
Decoration Day. Engay:*- your ferns now and
nther goods for Dfi'oratrion D;i\ and be sure of them.

GROWL FERN CO.. Millington. Mass.

Wholesale Florists,

Always on Hand:
CARNATIONS,
BRIDESMAIDS,
BRIDES.

i'

j7 JOBBERS IN

^^FLORISTS'

SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.
84 Hawley Street. BOSTON.

H.G.BERNING

Wholesale riorlst,

SUCCESSOR TO

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO....

J 322 Pine St., ST, LOUIS, MO.

CHAS. B. STAHL

Wholesale Florist,

27 S. nth St., Telephone 63-64. pniLADELPHU.

Orders by mall, tele&rrapb or telephone will
receive prompt attention.

Gonilfmmentfl of good etock Boilolted.

Please yneniion the American Florist when luritmg.

It is good business policy
to mention the

.^AMERICAN nORIST

when you write to an advertiser.

Wbol^^ale power/\arK^

PHtLABXUPHIA, May 23.

Boiea, Tea 1

" extra 4.

Beaaty, extra 15

flrsts S

CamattonB

fancy 1.

Lily of the valley 2.

Aspara^B 3d

Bmllax li

Adlantum

Boston, May 23.

Boiei, Beauty, extra Vo.

*' " medium 8

culls 3.

Bride, Brldesmala, Meteor 1

" extra t>

Bninner 8

GamationB, ordinary 1

" fancy 'I

LIlTOf the valley 1

Daitodlls 1

Tulips

LonKlfiorums , 3

Callas 4

Mignonette 1.

Bmllax, 12.

AaparaffUB

Hardy ferns

50a 3.0O

00® i; 00

00(3125 00

no@i5.oo

T5<a 1 00
603 2.50

00® <.oo
00350 00

no® 20.00

.76® 1,00

.00®25 0a
00®IOOO
00® 6 00
00® 4 00

(iO® 8 00
,0u@12.00
00® 1.50
00® 3.00
50® 2.59
00® 2 00
50® 1.00
00® 6.00

lOo i; 00

00® 2.00

ao®i6.oa

60.00

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HEftDQUARTERs
.;^e.vN YORK

GIVE

US

A

TRIAL.!'

WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

Rosee, Carnations, and all kinds of
Seasonable Flowers in Stock.

Ufll C VACTIIIIS Wholesale Com-
finii Ti AHdllllUi mission Florist,

481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.
Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

C. A. KUEHN.
Wholesale Florist,

7722 PINB STREET.

m ST. LOUIS, MO.

t3f~A couiplete line of Wire Uesig^ns.

Woodroffe & Bernhelmer,

Wholesale Florists

1604 LUDLOW STREET.

-Phone 1-4'3-69-A. PHILADELPHIA.

Conslgrninents Solicited.

LEO. NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist,

N. W, COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS,

^'"??£.r/^<S94 D. PHILADELPHIA, PA,

Coniignments of Choice Valley and Reset solicited.

Geo. M. Moss,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA

Long DlsUnoe Phone l~41-28 D.

Coniignments of Ro>e<, Carnation>, Violets lolieilMl.

ELLISON & TESSON,

'Wholesale Shipping

FLORISTS

3J34 Olive Street, J* Jt jt St. LOUIS, MO.

HOME CROWN STOCK.

...GEO. M. KELLOGG...

L.r,e..Gr.wer^,.„. 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.

(# LONe DI8TAKCK 'PHONB AT EITBBB PLACK

JOHN B. FERGUSON,

Wholesale florist,

551B Fifth Ave, PITTSBURG, PA.

Long Distance 'Phonb 2985.

Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets.
Solicited.

J. M. COHEN. WHOLESALE FLORIST.

Fi'OI* I>E>C50I«iVTI0IV !> A.'X' s

BRIDES and BRIDESMAIDS, fresh cut, $4 per 100. CARNATIONS, $3 per 100. HARDY TERNS, $2 per 1000.
cONSiaNMENTS SOLICITED. 22 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

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The American Florist.

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TOP GRADE

Carnations

BEAUTIES,
BRIDES,
BRIDESMAIDS,
METEORS.

VIOLETS and LILY OF THE VALLEY.

JOHN I. RAYNOR,

49 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

Telephone No. 199H M^adlson Sqoare.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Commission Florists.

SUPERB VIOLETS.

Telephone 2065 Madison Sqr. 42 WSSt 28th St., NEW YORK CITY

THOMAS YOUNG. Jr.

Wholesale Florist,

Hew Telephone No. 1803 Madison Square.

43 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

GHORMLEY & PERKINS,

Wholesale Flrw#*5c-fc^

Commission | \\J\ ioLv^^

"■iTsl:,'b1iS?m.M,fir'" 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

Prepared to handle large or small coD^lKniuentB ot <!Ut rtowera to Rrowere
advantage Telephone 2'HHi AiadlHon SqaMre.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.
51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square.
Price lUt on application.

PUau mention the American Ftornt ii'hen :{'>:trng.

THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN
NEW YORK CITY FOR

Violets % Carnations.

GROWERS and UYERS make a note of this. It
will be to your advantage.

WM. H. GUNTHER.

.... 30 West 29th Street.

New Teiepbone No. 551 Madlaon Square.

Pleaae Mention the American Florist.

FRANK MILLANG.

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,

408 E. 34th Str«ot,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

Teiepbone S99 Madison Square.

N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry.
Open for Cnt Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
Breiry MomlDff

BE8IRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT
FOR ADVERTISING.

JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary.

Please Mention Tbe American Florist.

MOORE, IIENTZ & NASH,

Wholesale Commission Florists,

119 and 121 W. 23d St..

NEW YORK CITY.
Telephone 733— 18th.
Choicest Stock Shipped on a Commiggion.

At rooms oJ N. Y.
Cut Flower Co.

Choice Carnations

Choice Roses Jt Jt

Traendly & Schenck

NEW YORK CITY

New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq.

38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange

Wbol^ale [lower/\arK?fe

NKW YORK, May 23.

Boses, Beanty select :n

" " medium (i

culls 1

" Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor

Select 4

" Jaeq., Brunner 3

Carnations

" fancy 1

Lily of the valley

Yellow narcissus

Mignonette 1

Sweet peas

Callas 3

Harrisll 3

Cattleyas 30.

Smllax s

AjsparagtlB 25

*' Sprengerll.perdoz. bunches 1®
Adlantum

BCTVALO, May 24.
Boui, Beanty 15

" Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 3.

" Perle, NIphetos 3

Kalserln 3.

Carnations I

Lily of tbe Taller 3

Violets

Mignonette 1.

Sweet peas

Daffodils 1

Dutch hyacinths, 3.

Harrisll

Callas 6.

TuUps 3

Smllax 16

Adlantnm 1

Hardy ferns, Qalax leaves

Asparagus 50

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MILLANG & CO.

Gommission Florists

48 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1304 Madlaon Square.
Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited.

The New York Cut Flower Co.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,

112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Ttlephone733-l8th, NEW YORK.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention 6i«en to Shipping Orders.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,
'^i^^Sii^iiirir Wholesale Florist.

39 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK.

ROSES SHIPPED

to all points.

Frire I.ist on
Appli.'ation.

ford Bros...

oe at Wholesale Florists

III West 30th street. NEW YORK.

Con.ignment. Solicited. Phone, 157 Madison Sq,

ROSES,

VIOLETS.

JULIUS LANG

53 West 30tb Street, NEW YORK.

CARNATIONS. VALLEY.

Telephone 380 Madison Square.

Tliere Are Buyers

For all kinds of ^ood stock

advertised in..

THE AMERICAN FLORIST ^

POPULAR WHOLESAI.E
CUT FLOWER HOUSE

J.K.ALLEN'S

At the new address, J06 West 28th St., New York City, draws the crowd. Consignments carefully handled
and well sold. Excellent facilities. J- J- .^ J- Telephone 197 Madison Avenue.

Nowwehave FHW C HORAN Ro®^^-

TULIPS. ^^" fc^^ W W ■ ^^ ■ ■ ■ ^^ ■ ■ ' » ■ ^ S The best of each variety

TULIPS.
DAFFODILS.
FREE&IAS.
PANSIES,
SWEET PEAS.
VALLEY.
ORANGE BLOSSOMS

Tel. 421
Madison Squa

47 WEST •28TH ST .

NEW YORK.

CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

The best of each variety in
market free from mildew.

VIOLETS,

in any quantity,
Special or Ordinary.

1334

The American Florist.

May 26^

The gEESD Tmije.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

ALBIANDER RODOERS, PTes ; ALBERT MCCUL-

LOUOH. Vlce-Pres.; 8. V. Willaru, WetbersBeld,
Conn., Beo'y and Treas.

Visited Chicago: Robert Livingston,
of A. W. Livingston's Sons, Columbus,
Ohio.

The Plant Seed Co., St. Louis, reports
the season better than for several years
past.

Pkospects are bright for a good meet-
ing of the American Seed Trade Associa-
tion in Chicago Juno 12 to 14-.

We understand that a new seed estab-
lishment, employing 200 hands, is to be
located at Paradise, Lancaster county,
Pa.

Robert W. Clucas, ot the firm of
Clucas & Boddington Co., sailed for
Europe May 19 per S. S. Etruria lor an
extended business trio, and incidentally
to see the Paris Exposition.

South Franxe, May 5.— The drought
ot the past sixty days has been very
severe on the seed crops. 1 inless we have
rain before the end of the month a great
part of the carrots, beets, sweet peas,
etc., will be destroyed.

FiFiELD, Mich. — The seed house of
Harry N. Hammond was destroyed by
fire May 20. The loss is estimated at
$35,000; insurance, $18,000. Insurance
to the amount of $18,000 was canceled
two weeks previous to the fire, the origin
of which is unknown. Hammond will
rebuild.

Erfurt, May S— So far the weather
has not been favorable for field work.
Winter set in about the middle of Sep-
tember with heavy snow and sharp
frost which remained with little change
until the beginning of April. The weather
then became extremely hot and for this
reason but little has been planted, much
of that planted perishing.

Free Seeds Not Enough.
A western congressman recently received
the following note from one of his rural
constituents to whom he had sent a con-
signment of garden seed: "Kind sir and
esteemed friend, I have the seeds. They
came this morning and suit very well,
specially the cabbage seed which grows
well in this soil, please send me two
loads of fertiliser and a new harrer and
if you could send me a man for a couple
of days I would be obliged. With this
help I know the garden stuff will turn
out al rite and I will send some to you
and the president. Your grateful well
wisher and Supportre." — Newspaper
Clipping.

Experienced seedsman to take full charge
of vegetable and flower seed department of
western seed house. Good salary and
position for right man. Must be able to
furnish first-ilass references. Address
immediately, givmg full particulars,

"Western." care Am. Florist, Chicago. III.
GIVE IS YOUR ORDER EOR

Asparagus 5prengerii

^^All Asparagus is good,

but Asparui^iis SprtMi^rni is the best.
We send post free through U. S. A.. 1000 Seeds ol

Asparagus Sprengerii lor t3. Cash with order, i

GROENEWEGEN & CO., Wholesale Seed Growers.

AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND.

SEASONABLE SEEDS, PLANTS & BULBS.

Tuberoses, No. 2 Double Pearl, Fine Bulbs, 30c per 100, $2 SO per lOOO.
Canna Robusta Perfects, fine, large Bulbs, 60c per dozen, $4.00 per too.
Ox ills. Summer Flowering, 7c per dozen, I5c per 100, $1.00 per 1000.
Begonia Rex Plants, named sorts in 2>^-in. pots, just ready for a shift; $5.00 per lOO.
Calceolaria, James' Giant; per packet, 25c.
Mignonette, Allen's Defiance; large trade packet, 20c., per oz., 75c.
Primula, Johnson & Stokes' Prize Mixed, 25c per 100 seeds.

Pansy, Johnson & Stokes' Kingly Collection, comprising Bugnot, Gassier, Trimard-
eau, etc.; 1000 seeds, 25c.; per oz., |5.00.

Wiite for quotations on Roman Hyacinths, Narcissus (Paper White) and Dutch Bulbs.

JOHNSON & STOKES,

Philadelphia.

-^^FRESH FERN SPORES.^^^

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra lar^e package of fresh Spores, sufficient for 3000 plant;
with full cultural directions, postpaid for $1.00.

EMERSON C. MCFADDEN. U.

S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

One Minute
With You
Please !

If you have not already
contracted for your wants
in the line of

FORGING BULBS

for next season do not
fail to get our

Import Price List.

JUST ISSUED.

A postal card will start it, and you will

ESTABLISHED 1802

THORBURN'S
SEEDS

Floris's are invited to send lor our quotations on

FORCING BULBS,

ROMAN HYACINTHS,

LILIUM HARRISII,

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM,

Etc., Etc.

We are large importers of HIGH CLASS BULBS.

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

find therein many thmgs of interest.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

CHICAGO: NEW YORK:

84-86 Randolph Street. 14 Barclay Street.

VIGK'S SEEDS ^.

ALL HOME-GROWN SEEDS.
.A.^~r:^F=?: M-oz. 1-oz.

Vlck'8 Daybreak, pink fi.50 $4.00

i Superb Prize Pansies 1

m ^

* Tlie finest strain of Pansies ^
g in thu World W

lis INTRODUCER AND GROWER OF ALL THE ffi

«ft LEADING NOVELTIES. W

^ ^
t^ IliKbest Award Inter. Exliibitioii at Ham- ija
■ia burg, 1897. Catalosuefreeon application, ip

t Fred. Roemer, |

^ Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURG. GERMANY. 3

Please mention the American Etorist 7uhen writing.

" Purity, white 2.00 6.00

Branching Comet, wliite 2.50 8.00

VIck's Branching, in colors,
white, pink, crimson and pur-
ple each 25 .75

(^"Ttaae list, also Garden and Floral Guide now
ready. Send for it.

James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N.Y.

El NOTICE.

"^^^\Ve lire new readv t<i ;;iv von LOWEST
estimates tor b'lHST-class stnck ..f
Freesias, Harrisii. Callas, Romans Paper White Nar-
cissus, Hyacinths, Tulips. Van Sions, Japan
Longiflorum, Azaleas, Etc.
Send us list and we will ^'ive fl;:ures. Addre.ss
H. H. BERGER & CO.. (Est! 78) 47 Barclay St , N.Y

August Rolker&Sons

Supply the Trade with

SEEDS, BULBS and SUPPLIES

in best quality, at reasoLLable cost. Address

52 Dey St , New York.

Please mention the A tnerican Florist when 7vt Hhtg;.

Order now your Bulbs vvtiile vou can
make money with

Paper White Narcissus Grandifiora,

EXTRA. S4.00 per lOOO,

free Marseilles. Packing free. 1st Dec. settle-
ment. Very low prices on application for ROMAN
HrACINTHS'aud other Freucli Bulbs tor forcing.

A. BERNARD, Grower and Exporter,

Caraueiranne, Var, France.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1335

CAPE JASMINE5, $1.50 to $2.00 per 100.

ADIANTUn, 60 cents per 100, 500 for $2.00.

KEIICOTT BROS. CO.

WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS

And Dealers in All Kinds of

Florists' Supplies.

42 and 44 E. Randolph St.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

Address all mail or telegrams direct to the firm to Insure promptness.

PRICE LIST.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Per 100

Am. Beauties, sljort I 8.00 to 110.00

.Vm. lieauties, medium 15.00 to I.S.00

.Vm. Beau'ies, fancy, fair length 20.00 to 25.00

.Vm. Beauties, long." 35.00 to 40.00

Meteors, extra select 6.00 to 8.00

Brides, Maids, e.xtra select 6.00 to 8.00

Meteors, Bride, Maids, good average 5.00to 6.00

Perles, extra select 5.00

Carnations, special fanc.v varieties 3.00 to 4.00

('arnations, good average 2,00 to 2.50

Ha'onias 5.00

\alley 2.50 to 4.00

Smilas 16.00 to 20.00

Harrisii 10.00 to 12.50

f.'ape Jasmine 1.50 to 2.00

Daisy, Forget-me-not 1.00 to 1..5n

Adiantuni 500 for $2.00 .60

.Vsparagus per string. 5*ic

Galax per 1000,11.50 .20

(Jnmraon Ferns per 1000, 2.00 .25

Common Ferns and Galax. ."lOO sold at 1000 rate.
5000 Common Ferns, $7.50.

All Flowers In Season at lowest market rates.

Store open until 6:30 p. m. week days, until noon Sundays
and holidays.

We always ship extra select or high-^rade goods unless
otherwise ordered.

\)^E HAVE arranged with the largest growers
of CAPE JASAMINE GRANDIFLORA
for a big supply. Don't get fooled and buy the
common kind.

We have more than 1000 dozen Paeonies, and
will try to have a full line of everything of as
good as can be had.

The past hot weather with the sudden change
to cold has mildewed some of the rose stock.

We will also have plenty of Adiantum, Smilax,
Common Ferns, Daisies, Valley, Harrisii, Carna-
tions, in fact, as usual, if anything is on the mar-
ket, we will have it and at the Chicago market
price at time of shipment.

Get your order in. First come, first served.

VIOLET RUNNERS. Swanley White, Lady Campbell, $6.00
per hundred.

F.3:0NIES, pink and white, $5.00 per 100.

CAPE JASMINES, $j.50 to $2.00 per 100.

ADIANTUM, 60 cents per 100; 500 for $2.00.

CHRYSANTHEnunS

Bessie Burton

Bonnaffon

Culiingsfordii

Olory of Pacific

Ivory

J. H. Woodford

Minerva

Mrs. John J. Clessner

Modesto

Mrs. S T. Murdock

Mrs. O. P. Bassett

Niveus

Rose Owen

T^e Queen

Mme.F.Bergmann Mrs. J C. Whilldin
miss Minnie Wanamaker

And others from 2!.t-ln. pots, $2 per 100, tI5 per 1000.

HARDY POMPON CHRYSANinEIVIUMS

In 10 named varieties. 2^-ln. pots. %l 00 per 100; »15.00
per 1000. 10 named varieties rooted cuttings, $1,011 per
100, »7 50 per 1000. "Cash with order."

R. VINCENT JR. &, SON. White Marsh, Md

WE ARE BOOKING ORDERS NOW FOR
THE NEW CROP.

FANCY AND DAGGER FERNS.

Will begiu shipping lirst. week iu May.
Price, $1.00 per lOOO.

Spt'cial discounts to the wholesale trade. Write
or telegraph us.

Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Inc.. Evergreen, Ala.

Large-flowered Clematis, lu^rpie wte'^i^?'

eoder sorts, at 18i-.; packiag free These are fine,
healthy plants of this beautlfu' flower, that I can
jmarantee to grow— In fact, I will replace free of
charge, any that fall to do so.

W. H. SALTER, Rochester, N. Y.

if #'#'#'

;; 10,000 EXCELLENT stocky 4-in. Latanias

N ready for shifting, $20 per J 00; $190 per 1000.

;i WALTER RETZER & CO. Ai.l^E'SriVV^s.

Ej 2045-59 Clarendon Avenue, CHICAGO.

BRIDES and MAIDS,

2V2-iD,, ready for a 3-in. shift

CASH
WITH ORDER.

$3 00 a 100,
$25.00 a 1000.

J. B. HEISS,

The Exotic Nurseries. DAYTON, 0.

READY FOR THE FIELD.

^'^ CARNATIONS

Write for prices on what you want

Geo. Hancock & Son,

FROM
SOIL.

Qrand Haven,
Mich.

BOSTON FERN .p.c^ut..

|5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.

Large plants from $20 to $50 per 100.

Cut from bench.

Salleroi Geranium, Coleus, Alternanthera.

L. H. FOSTER. 45 King St.. Dorchester. Matt.

Strong Plants

Brides, Bridesmaids, in 2}4-'m. pots; Ameri-
can Beauties in SVi-in. pots. All good,
strong, healthy Stock; will sell them very
cheap for cash.

T. o'COKnvoi*,

Blackgtone Blvd. PROVIDENCE, K. I

1336

The American Florist.

May 26,

The Nursery TRbh^b-

AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN.

W- J PETERS. Pres.; D. 8 Lake. VlcePres.
QCOROE C. Seaqbr. Rochester. N. Y.. 8ec'T.

Prof. S. W. Fletcher, of Cornell Uni-
versity, in his experiments at crossing,
has found that blossoms covered vyith
manila sacks seldom develop perfect
fruit. He recommends cheese cloth sacks.

R. Douglas's Sons, of Waukegan, 111.,
vyho have one of the largest collections
of evergreens in the country, have pre-
sented Prof. John Craig with a number of
specimens of varieties lacking in the col-
lection on the grounds of the Iowa Agri-
cultural College at Ames.

Japanese Maples.

At the close of May there are no more
attractive shrubs on the lawn than the
Japanese maples, and especially is this
true of two ot them, the old blood-leaved
Acer polymorphum atropurpureum, and
the cut-leaved purple, A. polymorphum
dissectum atropurpureum. These are
both "blood- leaved" and make a grand
display for several weeks, after which
there is less depth of color, but still
enough the whole season through to
make them worthy of their name.

Looking at some of these plants to- day
I was reminded of how long it takes for
many plants to become appreciated.
These maples are to-day but fairly well
known, yet, to my knowledge, they have
been in at least one nursery in this
country for over thirty-five years. About
Philadelphia they are well distributed,
and they are much prized, as they present
a mass of color on the lawn when but
little else is obtainable in the same line.
Rhododendrons flower about the time
the maples are in good display, but there
are but few of them of the same rich red
color.

The two sorts named above are the
best for dark red foliage. The green-
leaved variety will be required in a col-
lection, as its leaves are finer than the
fern-leaved beech. The leaves of A. Japoni-
cum aureum are divided but little. The
color is greenish yellow at first, deepen-
ing as the season advances until finally
of a rich golden hue. A. reticulatum is
green and white, not an attractive sort
when by itself, but having a place when
a group of different sorts is being formed.
A. ampelopsilobuni and A. cristatum are
of a deep bronze green and are very hand-
some either by themselves or planted
with others.

There are various other sorts all hav-
ing some merit, but the one for the nur-
seryman and the florist to look to for the
best result is the common blood-leaved
variety. It took a good while for
nurserymen to get up a good stock of
this sort, but by layering and grafting
it is now increased more rapidly, bring-
ing the possession of them within the
means of all that own a garden.

These maples are not difficult to trans-
plant, even after having pushed into
growth in spring. But it will be found
to pay those who have them to sell to
pot a few in the fall or early spring, fall
preferably, to fill late orders for them. To
many persons they are unknown, and it
is only after the plants are full of fresh
foliage that they are seen and desired,
and then it is that the pot plant sells.
A moderately shaded place on the lawn
suits these plants, though they do very
well in the full sun, especially if the roots
are kept cool by being in grass or by
being mulched. Joseph Meehan.

in nnn ^"^' Scarlet, Red, WMte, Willow
III II 111] leaved, English and Turkey, 4 to

1S^.^I=3.

100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, alt sizes.

Catalogue on application. Send estimate of wants for prices.

THE WM. H. MOON CO., Slenwood Nurseries, MORRISVILLE. PA.

Picust- nitnlion (fir A mf} icait Flori^J -.ihrti 7r> ihug.

TUt: SXOKKS «V HARRISON CO., Box 935 . PAINI^SVILLE, OHIO.

Leadlni; American Narserymen, oTWr one of the 3!oht (.ompletc Atcorlments of

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, BULBS, ETC.

46 Tears. 4-4 Oreenhouie^. 1000 AoreB. Correopondenoe Solicited. Cfltaloip Free.

Ampelopsis Veitchii

DORMANT PLINTS.

Extra strong and heavy,

3 feet at $15 00 per 100.
2 feet at $10.00 per 100.

Vaughan's Seed Store

84 and 86 Randolph St , CHIC AGO.

ROSE PLANTS

Good,

Healthy

Stock.

BRIDESMAIDS

KAISERINS

BRIDES

PERLES

3-inch,

$4- per 100,

U35 per 1000.

2V2in.,

$3 per 100,

\$25 per 1000.

Ce&sI:! ■Wltti Order.

Martin A. Magnuson,

3309 N. Western Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Pfease mfutton thr Amt'ttcan Florist -when ytriling.

NEW

DEUTZIA GRACILIS ROSEA,
PHILADELPHUS MONTEAU D'HER- j
MINE, from 2^-iiioh pots. I

Hardy Herbaceous Perennials
our Specialty.

Send tor price list. NORWOOD NURSERIES, !
Rea Brothers. NORWOOD. MASS.

Large Elms. RoseS

LOW PRICES on BULBS & PLANTS

Amaryllis Equestre. $4 p^T 100; A. Fnrmosissimii.
$3; \. .roiinsoiii. $15; A. Vittiita, $20. Anemones
for f;ill IjlnomiDK, II. Begonias, single, $3 50;
doublu. $4. Callas. Spotted, %i; Little Gem J2.50.
Fragr;inoe $10, Yellow $25. Black »10. Caladium.
Esculentum 5 to 7 $2. 7 to 9 $4, 9 to 12 $7. Cannas,
mixed, $1.50; named, $2 up. Crinums, $7. Dahl-
ias, mixed, or to color, $4; line named sorts. Cac-
tus or others, $5 per 100. Gladioli. 2d size, .^-1 per
1000. Gloxinias. $3. Hyacinthus Candicans, 50<- to
$1. Iris Germanica, $l.bO. Ipomcea Pandurata. $3,
1. Mexicana, monsters, $30. Lilium Aurat m. $5.
L. Album, $6; L. Superbura. small, $1.25. Maderia
Vine tiOc. Montbretias $1 Oxalis $1 per 1000. lig-
ridta8$1.50. Tuberoses, 1st size 75c, 2d size 30c.
Milla. Bess'-ra, Uyclob, $1 per 100.

PLANTS. Asparagus Spreugeri, .$3.50 to
$20. Astilbe Chinense new, tine, $10. Begonia
Duke Zeppelin. $10. Hibiscus new sorts, $10,
Lace Fern, $5. Baby Primrose, .$2.50, 2 new Sal-
vias, $8. Tropa>.ikim' Phiebe. .$6, The Edelweiss,.
soontobIooom,8tJ. Myosotis Sutton's Gems in bud,
3 colors, white, blue, pink, $4 per 100. The Hardy
Chinese Begonia, sweet scented pink flowers,
leaves olive and red; 8 by lOinchi-s! ! grand.. $6 pel'
100. New Begonia (jJracilis, finest pink bedder, $&
per 100. .lapan Morning Glory Seed, finest strain.
$1 per lb.. 10c per oz. Not less than 25 of any-
kind at lOO rates.

A. BLANC & CO., Fhiladelpliia, Fa.

Please ynention the A me > tcan Florist when zi> Hi fig.

HARDY ROSES

Strong two-year-old plants, in all
the best varieties.

Hollyhocks, Phlox> Paeonies»
Pyrethrums, Pansies,
Specialties. J- ^

StND FOR CATALOGUL.

a^'jSrs'Fiy*''"' Woods Holl, Mass.

O E% ~aue specimen Elm trees 6 to 9-inch
^O caliper, '25 to 40 feet high, with well
developed heads. Have been several times
transplanted and wMl lift with excellent
roots and balls of earth. Send for price list.

SAMUEL Ci MOONi (Bucks io.). pa.

I*OS13« AND GH3I«A.IVIUAi:S

I'res. Caroot, 2% and 3-in. pots, $4,00 and $6,00
per 100, American Beauties. 3-inch pots, $6.U0
per 100, .$55,00 per IGOO. Woottous, 3-inch pots,
$5,00 per 100. Geraniums in Hower from 4-inch
pots, mixed varieties and Queen of the West, $7.00
per 100.

Marguerite Carnations, (white); Corn Flower,
(lilac and blue); Gaillardia, (single); and Orien-
tiil I'oppi'S. the above at $4.00 per 100.
ROBERT F. TESSON. West Forest Park, St. Louis.

l-rom flats, bv mall 50.' per 100; $4.00 per 1000

" 2-inch $1.50 " $1300

Hydrangeas. 5-inch pots $3.00 per doz.

" 4-inch pots 2,00 "

" Rooted cuttings, $1.25 per 10(1; $10 per 1000

Large ilowertng Canna roots 81.00 per 100

.^end for samples. Cash with the order.

FRED BOERNER, Cape May City, N. J.

Extra Strong stock
from 2;^ -inch pots.

Splendid assortment of hardy sorts.
Send for price list.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO.. N%"r^yK-

A FINE, HEALTHY LOT OF

Meteors

I'roiu 2-inch pots, ready to shift,
$2.50 PER 100.

T. E. BARTRAM, Lansdowne, Pa.

ACALYPHA SANDERI

3'c-iiich pots, $8.00 p.T 100,
$5.00 per 100.

The C0N4RD & JONES COMPANY,

Please mention the American Florist when writing.

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Decoration Day Price List.

ROSES.

lii'iiutic's. long per do/. , $1.00—

medium " '-i.bO

sh..l-l •• 1.110—$!. SO

Uri.li^s and JIaids per 100. 5 00— «.00

Met.i-iic ■• ft. CO 7.00

rerl.-s : " 4.00— S. 00

Kos"'>. st'coiids *' 3.0O--

CARNATIONS.

StiiiKlar.i >oiiv, M-I.cl (j'T luii, ifi (10—

Kaiicv. :i-0O—

MISCELLANEOUS.

I'a'Oiiii'S per do/.., S .75— 1.00

Ilarrisii $10.00 per 100, " 1

Callas " 1

Mignonette "

Fori;et-Me->'ols, $2.00 per lOO,

Valley per 100. 3

Sweet Peas

" white " 1

Marguerites "

rape .lasiuines '* 2,

I'ansies "

( 'oriillnwer '"

DECORATIVE.

.Vsparagus per string, $

Gala.v, green and bronze, per 1000,

$1.50 per lUO,

Kerns $2.00 per 1000, -

Ferns. Maiden Hair, clioice... ''■
SmilM.\ per dozen. 2.

Extra select and inferior qualities charged for
according to value.

60—
25—
25—
00-
60—
00-

60— .75
00— 3. CO

Sty-

75- 1.00

5 00
1 (K)

1.00
2.40

'^"Choice stock will always be
shipped, when procurable, unless
otherwise ordered.

E. C. AMLINO

WHOLESALE

CUT

FLOWERS

32-34-36 Randolph St.,

CHICAGO.

WALTER S. HEFFKON, MGR.

Quotations are subject to cliange without notice.
Regardless of prices quoted all stock will be billed
at lowest market rates.

ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS. "P. & D." AT COST.

Use the Code.

Carnations our Specialty |

We are Chicago Sales Agents for E. G. Hill & Co.'s Choice Flowers. 1

lAKVICW ROS[ GARDENS, headquarters for

Cut Flowers.

Wholesale Growers,

LONG DISTANCE PHONE

JAMESTOWN, N. Y.

Latania Borbonica.

Extra fine stock from 4- in. pots,
2 to } character leaves, for im-
mediate sale or shitting on, $20
per 100. 25 at lOO rate.

CAN SHIP SAFELY BY FREIGHT.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.

ASH WITH I'RKEK

CRITCHELUS.

B. P. CRirCHELL. Mgr.

CINCINNATI, 0.

GALAX

FOR

DECORATION

DAY

Order Quick. -

Case A. .iCoO assorted leaves 86.00

Case li, .5000 assorted and 200 sprays. H.OO
Single thuusand 2.00

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

Tremont 8ldg. BOSFOIM, MASS.

l^\ri!F«-j Shitmients Oni,\.

SHIPPING LIBELS 'J!

• -Cut Flowers

Printed in two colors on gummed
paper; your card, etc., in black and
leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red.
Very attractive. Price per 500, J2.85;
per 1000, J4.60. Send for samples

tltCTRO or THIS IfAF, POSTPAID, $1.23.

American Florist Co.,

^^^ CHICAQO.

! •=

Fine Plants.

geraniums; •--"■• itVt-::::

Per 100
,....f2.75
.... 3.7.5

Centaurea Gymnocarpa, 2-in. pots 2.00

Smilax, 2-in. pots 1000, $8.00 1.00

AGDAPACIIQ * Spreni^erii. 2-inch pot 3.00

HSrAnHbUS-, piumosus Nanus J. 00

Prirart^ses, Julv 1, Chinese, Forbesi, Obc<inica,

GrandiDora and Rosea 2.00

CASH PLEASE

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM

DEI.AWARE. O.

We've thousands of readers and hun-
dreds of advertisers. Each helps the other.

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i BAY TREES

AZALEAS

ACACIAS

FERNS

FICUS

PALMS.
\ Begonia Glolrede Lorraine |

EDGAR.

3
3
3

WAVERLEY, MASS. 3

3

C Write for prices.

P^eait' mm /ton tfu^ Arttr) tcaft Florist -.vhen '.L'tlting.

It U good business policy at <£ ^
to mention the »9*«9"*?"

....American Florist

when you write to an advertiser

1338

The American Florist.

May 26,

Our PasTiMEs

Announcements of coming contests or otber
events of interest to our bowline, 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, III.

At Denver.

The follovying are the scores made on
Tuesday, May 15;

Playi-r 1st 2d 3d Av

Scott 236 210 187 211

.Mauff 195 163 17il

Bloy 160 189 187 178

Berry 162 147 199 li!9

Applegate 138 135 190 154

Valentine 105 1K6 166 1.52

P. s.

At New York.

Scores made on the bowling alleys on

Monday evening, May 21, were as
iollows:

Player 1st 2d 3d

Traendiv 142 147 13J

Hafner.'. 162 132 125

O'Mara 146 134 88

Burns 100 126 122

T. J. Lang 181 153 164

Roehrs 163 137 123

Marshall 116 141 111

Von Asoh 95 93 144

Thielmann 133 151 165

At FUlbush.

There was a very jolly time at the
bowling alleys on Thursday evening.
May 17. Louis Schmutz showed the
boys how to roll championship scores:

Plavpr 1st 2d M

Kavnor" 138 109 115

Riley 137 148 156

Wocker 126 118 101

H. DaiUedou/.i- 109 113 116

A. Zeller 122 124

Woeruer 129 121 144

P. Dailledouze 110 137 108

Themey 109 110 113

Schmutz 140 177 182

At Chicago.

Last Friday night John Degnan and
Phil Hauswirth settled their little affair,
the total score for the ten games standing
1672 for Degnan and 1499 for Hauswirth.
Degnan made a high game record with
245. During the evening other games
were rolled as follows:

PlayiT 1st 2d 3d 4th

W. KreitliiiK 132 137 138 177

-lohn Zeck 143 121

Kd. Hauswirth 137 95 119 121

A.Ellison 137 120 186 121

John Degnan 212

]>. J. Hauswirth 137

Pastimes at Quakertown.

A new club has been formed among the
Philadelphia bowlers. The "Friday-
Nighters" is the name of the new organ-
ization; a new president is elected every
week; it seems a sort of South American
way of doing but is said to work all
right. Large or small scores are all the
same to these sixth-day bowlers, their
object being to have a good time. They
selected an off night on the alleys so as
not to be disturbed. G. C. Watson is the
Chief Mogul and says their Friday night
stances are simply "out of sight."

The struggle for place on the New York
team goes on merrily. Anderson put up
an average of 168 in four games last
Tuesday and the other top-notchers are
not far behind him. The two-man team
handicap tournament will start soon
and some fine rolling is expected.

Anderson won first place in the gun
•club's tournament of last Tuesday at the
"Wissinoming grounds, for the Westcott

medal, breaking twenty-four targets out
of twenty-five at known and unknown
angles and sixteen doubles out of twenty.

K.

Florists' Rules for Bowling.

Kot^p your ball \v(^ll toward the (.'entrr.

RatluT sliehtly to the right,
Over twixt the first and si-coud,

Evfr keep this well in sight.
Send it down with force and jud^mt'nt,

Curve it slightly \t you oin;
Have your inind set on the game, and

Each man strive to beat his man.
Lay aside your jokes :iud stories;

Lay away all kinds of cares.
Banish allyour thoughts of llowers

Only think of "strikes and spares."
In shirt sleeves and bowling slippers,

Live a life of youth and mirth.
Ending then the game you' 1 vouchsafe

"Rolling beats all games on earth."

New Orleans.

CUT FLOWER TRADE DULL BECAUSE OF
SU.MMER.— CREAT PROFUSION OF OIT-
DOOR BLOOMS. — DOINGS OF THE HORTI-
CULTURAL SOCIETY.

Summer and the dull season travel
hand in hand and arrived together. Not
in many years have our gardens been
adorned with such a profusion of bloom
and of course it kills the trade in most
lines ot cut flowers. It seems that the
roses have been particularly luxuriant
with bloom, Marie Henriette excelling
all others to such an extent as to nearly
conceal the foliage. With all this wealth
of flowers the sale of plants this spring
has been heavy and prices have been
profitable, particularly for good stock.
The prospects are for a brisk business for
some weeks, the demand turning particu-
larly to roses.

At the May meeting of our horticult-
ural society we were able to bestow two
medals upon members as rewards for
their displays at the State Fair. Theone
for commercial florists was awarded to
E. Valdejo and the one for gardeners to
Harry Papworth. They were well earned
and their receipt was followed by refresh-
ments of both a liquid and satisfying
nature.

A committee has been appointed to
make arrangements for the celebration of
the approaching anniversary of the
society. The organization is on a firm
financial footing and can afford to give
its members a good time. M. M. L.

Orange, N. J.

The distribution of 5,000 chrysanthe-
mum plants to the public school children
of the Oranges and Montclair took place
on May 18. Besides these, 1000 salvias
were distributed, having been donated
by W. A, Manda, of South Orange. The
plants distributed were donated by John
N. May, W. A. Manda, Peter Duff, Mal-
colm MacKorie, George Smith, John
Hayes, Popkin & Collins, A. D. Rose,
J. C. Williams and John McGowan. A
neat manual containing instructions on
the care of chrysanthemums and sugges-
tions for the beautifying of city door-
yards was given out with the plants.
The committee having the matter in
charge was J. B. Davis, John Hayes and
J. C. Williams. The' committee, with the
assistance of Malcolm MacRorie, divided
the field and made a personal distribution
of the plants among the school buildings.
The area contains twenty-four school
houses, which were visited.

Kennicott Bros. Co.

Chicago, May 26, 1900.
To THE Trade ;

The Kennicott Bros. Company has
done all that was possible in the way of
making arrangements for a full supply
of stock to meet your wants for Decora-
tion Day, as we know it to be the largest
day ot the year; last year our Decoration
Day business made a new record for us
for one day's sales.

Knowing that trade has been better
all along than it was a year ago, we
have made arrangements, for meeting
every possible demand. We have put aside
plenty of Pjeonies, more than 1000 dozen,
and shall have the stock of one of the
largest shippers of Jasmine buds, the
grandiffora, at least 35,000, possibly
50,000. Our regular shippers are being
notified of our needs and will, as usual,
do all in their power to place the stock
in our storeintbe best possible shape that
this season of the year will allow, and we
therelore expect to outdo our record day
of last year.

It pays to buy of the Kennicott Bros.
Company, as you can fetl safe; sure of get-
ting your order filled, and filled right.
Regardless of what others say or adver-
tise, our standard and motto is ;

Buyers get the Chicago market price at
time of shipment from the oldest, largest
and most reliable cut flower commission
house In the west.

Stock for Decoration Day will consist of
plenty of common ferns, Adiantums,
Harrisii, roses, carnations, daisies, some
tulips, also asparagus and smilax, besides
pc-Eonies, jasmine buds and all other items
of seasonable material.

Our price list appears on page 1335, of
this issue, subject to change without
notice, for of course we can't see into the
future and, as above stated, all buyers
will, and always do, get the Chicago
market price, day of shipment, the same
as though they bought over the counter.
The best is always the cheapest and if
you buy it of "K. Bros. Co." it is as
good as is to be had.

Yours respectfully,

KENNICOTT BROS. GO.

FLINT KENNICOTT, Pres.
G. H. PIESER. Secy.

ED. E. PIESER, Treas.
R. R. JAMPOLIS. Atty.

Don't Let Anyone Owe You.

Ship to us and get the market
rate and the cash each week.

Huntington, W. v'a. — Miss Amanda
Martin, who has a flower store on Ninth
street, has been called to her old home at
Racine, O., by the death of her father.

VIOLET RUNNERS.

Swanley White. Lady Campbell.

The best of stock, $6 per 1000.

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.,

42-44 Randolph Street,

CHICAGO.

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Last Chance

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We make the growing of Roses a specialty, and carry an immense stock of them. Our aim is to give

value for value.

The following varieties at $2.00 per 100,

$17.50 per 1000: 25 at 100 rates, 100 at 1000 rates, or 30c per doz.

Au[^u8tiui- llaltMii

Cornelia Cuok

.lull's Finger

Mile. F. Kruger

Royal Cluster
Reine M. Henriette

AliiK^Sisk-y

Chas. Legrady

La FraDLM-

Marie Van Houtt.'

Aiitoine VtTdier

Claire Carnot

Lotty Coles

Meteor

Safrano

Adam

Coquette de Lyon

I,a Prinoessc \'iTa

Media

.Souv. d.' un Ami

Anna OUivicr

Comtesse Riza Du I»arc

Louis Phillipt-

Maman Cochet

Snowflak.'

Archduko Churh's

Duchess of Albimv

Louis Richard

Muriel Graham

Sombreuil

America

Devoniensi.s

Mme. de Wattevillc

Marie Guillot

Alister Stella Oray

Dr. Grill

Mmn, Hosti-^

Maurice Ronvier

Souv. de Pres. Carnot

Hertha CJuvel

Duchess de Hrabant

Mmi'. Lambard

.Miirechal Robert

Souv. de C. Guillot

Urid'^smaid

Empress Eugenie

.\Inni. I'ernt't i^ucher

Monsieur Furtado

Souv. de Mme. E. Verdier

liougere

Empress <>f China

Jim.'. Welch.'

Marie Ducher

Striped LaFrance

Kaltimore Belle

Enchantress

Mme. Abel de Chatncv

Mosella

H.-nnetfs Sei'dlinji

F-toile do Lyon

Mme. Elt Lambert

Marechal Niel

The Bride

Caroline Marniesse

(ioldon Gate

Mme. Sohwaller

Perle des Jardins

Triomphe de Pern.'t per*'

Christine de Noue

Gen. Tartas

Mme. Scipion Coch.'t

Princess Venosa

Visoomtesse de Wauti.r

Climbing LaFrance

Gen. R. E. Lee

Mme. C. Kuster

Pink Rambler

White Daily

Cmwm Princess Victoria

Golden Chain

Mm.'. Marg"ttin

Ophelia

White Rambler

Cluthilde Soup-Tt

Henry M. Stanley

Mme. rauliiie Labontc

Queens Scarlet

White La France

Catherine Mermet

Helen Cambier

Mme. Jur.'

ReineOlgade Wurtemh

arj,' VV. A. Ri._'hardsoii

Comti'sse de Frigneuse

Isabella Sprunt
Joseph Metral

Mme. de St. Joseph
Mile. C. Berthod

Mrs. Robt. Garrett

Yellow Rambler.

NEWER ROSES.

MANDA'S NEW EVERGREEN MEMORIAL ROSES.

Pfi

doz.

Per 100

.Jersey Beauty p.T dozen

CT.75; per 100, liS.OO

n.50

1.00
.60
75

$7.00
4.00
J. 00

Evergreen Gem

Gardenia

Memorial, or Wichuraiana
Manda'8 Triumph "

.75 •■ .T.OO

Baldwin '

.75 ■• r>.00

.40 '• 2.50; 1000, $20.00

.40 " 'J, 50 •• 20.00

Climbing Paul Neyron

.60
.tiO

.60
.liO

1)1)

4.00
4.00
4.0O
4.0O
4 00

Universal Favorite

South Oranpe Perfection,

.40 " 2.50 " 20 00

.40 " 2.50 " 20 0(1

Helene, the new Rambler...
Mrs. Robt. Peary, or Climbii
Maid of Honor

.40 " 2.50 " 20 00
.40 ■' ■,>.50 ■ 20.00

ig Kaiserin

Mrs. Lovett

Rosa Wirhnraiana

40 '• 2.50 •■ 20.00

LAST CALL! LAST CALL!

We also offer choice stock of the following plants. All plants are from 2>^-inch pots unless otherwise mentioned.

.40

2.50

.40

2.50

.40

.30

2.00

.26

1.50

.30

2.00

.30

2.00

.40

2.50

9.00

.25

2.00

.60

4.C0

Per doz. Per 100

Abutilons, 6 leading sorts $0.30 $2.00

Aloysia Citriodora. Lemon Verbena 25 1.50

Achania Malv.iviscus 25 1.50

Apple Geranium 40

Ampelopsis \'eitchii, Boston Ivy

Ab.'lia Rupestris

Agathn'a Co>l.'stis. the blue Marguerite 30

Ageratum. 3 kinds. Princess Pauline, blue, white and

variegated

.Vsparagus .Sprengerii

Ani'moni' Whirlwind

Antig.tnon Leptopus, or Mountain Beauty

.\raucaria Excelsa, five or six tiers $1.00each,

Alyssum. double sweet

Aspidistra Lurida

Acalypha Sanderi 75

Amaryllis Equestre 75

Blue Spira'.'t (Caryopteris Mastacuntbus) 40

Begonias, n.nveriiig, 8 varieties 40

Cyperus Alternif.ilius, ITmbrella Plant 25

Cestrum, night blooming; Jasmine 25

Cryptomeria Japonica, .Tapan Cedar 40

Caladium Esculentum, fine bulbs 40

Carnations, leading sorts 30

Chrysanthi'niuins, leading varieties 25

Cereus (iranditlorns. The Queen of Nigbt Cactus 30

Campylobotrys Regia 40

roleus, l.'ading sorts 30

Camellias, 18 to 24-in. high, well branched . .50c each, 5.00

Calla Ethiopica, fine bulbs 50

Calla liiille Gem, blooms when ti inches high 40

Carex Japonica Vanegata 30

Cyclamen Giganteiim 30

Crinum. milk and wine lily 75

Crotons, 10 leading sorts.." 40

Draca/na Indivisa 30

Ficus Elastica, India Rubber Tree 3.00

Fuchsias, all the b.-st varieti.'s, including double and

single 25

Ferns, IS.'phrolepis Cordata Compacta 40

" " E.xaltata 40

" " Pectinata, dwarf sword fern 40

Lygodium Scandens. climbing fern 40

Genista Canariensis 30

fJrevillea Robusta 25

Hydrange.'is, Otaksa, Hortensia, Moiistrosa and Thos.

Hogg 40

Honeysuckles, Chinese Evergreen, red coral 40

Halleana and Golden Leaved 30

Helleborus, or Christmas Rose 75

Hibiscus, 10 leading sorts, including Cooperii Tricolor, .30

5.00
2.50
3.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.0O
2.00
2.00
2.00
2. to
2.00
40 00
3.50
3.0O
2.00
2.00

2.60
3.00
20. 00

1.50
2.50
2.50
2.50
3.0O
2.00
2.00

2.50
2.50
2.00

2.00

Per doz.

Ivy, German $0.25

Ivy, English 40

Impatlens Sultani 25

Jasminum Gracillimum 40

" Grandiflorum 40

" Grand Duke 5o

.lusticia, two kinds 30

Laurestinus 50

Lantanas, leading sorts 30

Lantana, Weeping 25

Lemon of Sicily 40

Linum Trigyii'um 20

Lily of the Valley pips 20

Matrimony Vine 30

Meyenia Erecta, two kinds, white and blue 30

Mahernia Odorata, Hom'y Bells 30

Myrtus Communis, sweet scented foliage .10

Nierembergia 25

Orange, Otaheite 30

Orange, Otaheite, 3-inch pots 50

Oleanders, d.>uble pink, yellow and white 50

Olea Fragrans .' 1.50

Pomegranates 30

Primrose, Chinese 40

Primula Obconica 40

Primula F^orbesii, Baby Primr.ise 30

Pittospornm Tobira, 3-"iiich pots 75

Plumbago, Lady Larp.'iit, liar.ly 40

Sanguinea 40

Passiflora, Constance Elliott, hardy 40

Phlox, hardy perennial, choice assortment 40

Palm, Latania Borbonica, 2Vi-inch 50

3 " fine plants 1.00

" Phn'nix Reclinata. 3.inch 1.00

" ■' Canariensis, 2;2-inch 50

" Livistona Rotundifolia, 3-inch 2.00

Areca Lutescens, 2V4-inch pots 50

Washinglonia Filifera, 2>4-iiich p.its 25

Rhyncospermum Jasmineoides 40

Rhododendron, 2 colors, crimson and pink, 75c each, 7.0O

Russelia .luncea 40

Smllax 25

Stapelia 30

Sw-ainsonia, pink and white 30

Strobilanthes, or Royal Purple 30

Salvia Splen.l.'ns 30

Sanseviera /eylanica 30

Selaginella Emelliana 30

Vinca Variegata 30

Violets, California bardy Russian and Lady Hume 40

Verbenas 30

'.-r 100
*1.50
3.00
2..=iO
2.!)0
2.60
3. ft)
3.00
3.50
2.00
1.50
3.50
2.00
1.25
2. CO
2.00
2.00
2.50
2 00
2.00
4.00
4.00

2,00
2..=)0
2.50
2.00

2.50
2.60
2.60
3.00
4.00
8.00
8.0O
3.50

4.U0
1.50
2.50

2.60
I.tO
2.00
2.00
2.00
2 00
2.00
2.00
3.00
2.50
2.00

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May 26,

Omaha.

TKADE IS VERY GOOD AND PROSPERITY
LEADS TO MUCH BUILDING. — NOTES OF
MANY DOINGS.

The members of the trade in Omaha
are all enjoyinK the high tide of prosper-
ity. Business was never better than last
winter and even now, when cut flowers
are unusually plentiful, there is no sur-
plus. Bedding plants have sold at a
great rate since spring arrived and stock
is already becoming scarce. The result
of all this business is that nearly every
one is planning to improve his facilities,
either by building new houses or remod-
eling old ones.

Over at Council Bluffs J. F. Wilcox is
putting up the largest addition in the
west. A. Donaghue is preparing to
rebuild a lot of his glass and put up sev-
eral new houses. Lewis Henderson is
rebuilding and adding one house. Peter-
son Bros, will build a house 20x100.
Hess & Swoboda are rebuilding a house
18x80 and adding a palm house 14x100.

L. Henderson is rejoicing over the
advent oi a baby boy in his family and
says the youngster is a mascot and has
brought a boom to his business.

Charles Stewart, formerly of Chicago,
has taken charge of the cut flower
department of his brother, S. Stewart.

Arnold Ringier was in town last week
and reports good business. Grippe.

There's a new crop of
sweet Graduates each year.

There are some of them
in your neighborhood.

Show their friends some
of our new Graduation
Baskets.

They are up-to-date,
salable and low-priced.

You can sell them in
large numbers by just
showing them.

Send for special price
list on these and all other
seasonable florists' sup-
plies.

Double your bank
account in June. It's easy
enough if you buy liber-
ally from

H. BAYERSDORFER

SCO.

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

! CARNATION
1 ....CUTTINGS.

I'.-r 100 Per 1000

McGOWAX % .75 $iS.OO

PINGREE 75 5.00

SCOTT 1 00 7.50

FLORA HILL 1.35 10.00

o

^ ROSE PLANTS X

from 2!4-incli pi.tb. Per 100 I'lTlOOO J

METEOR $3 00 $2.T.OO

BRIDESMAID 3 00 25.00

^ BRIDE 3.00 25.00

\ LA FRANCE 3.50 30.00

:AMERIC*-N BE.VUTY

Rose Rushes. 2.50 20.00

J L.\ FRA.NCE, lilted from

? benches 2.50 30.00

I GEORGE REINBERG, ^

t 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, |

♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

CARNATIONS!

F. Dorner & Sons Co.,

LA FAYETTE, IND.

WM. MURPHY

Wholesale Carnation Grower

station F, CINCINNAII, OHIO.

Kf\ISERIfl««»6flRN0T

GILT-EDGE STOCK.
B'"Plant NOW for summer bloom.

ROBERT SIMPSON, Clifton, N. J.

Please mention the Americayi FloTtst when writing.

SPECIALTIES —

PV08E8, from 3-lnoh pota.

CARNATIONS, for Ml delivery.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

pnsealow. aendtorUgt. VIOLETS.

U/OOO BftOTHERS. FISHKIt-L. N. Y.

IVORY lUMS

Fine stock, 2!>4-iiich, S2.00 per 100. I17..50 pc-r 1000.

Set of 15 GERANIUM novelties,

including one Americ:i, $2.00; worth H.OO.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Florist,

('ASH Pluase. Waynesboro, Pa.

CARNATIONS.

strong and well-rooted cuttings ready now of the

following varieties: Per 100. Per 1000.

Eldorado t^'^ «10 00

Scott 1.25 1000

McCowan 1.26 10.00

Portia 1.25 10.00

Ivory and Silver Spray l.OO H.OO

Also fine Lady H. Campbell, rooted

runners 5

JOS. RENARD, Unlonvllle, Chester Co., Pa.

Ethel Crocker

30,000 plants from soil for April and
May delivery. Crocker has filled every
claim made for it and is worth a trial by
every grower who wants the best pink
carnation in the market.
25 for $2.50 100 for $10.00; 250 for $18.75;
000 for $75 00.

DAIICICC I^re^'O. et.%~t.<3.

Two good bedding novelties. Trans-
planted seedlings at $1.00 per JOG. A
few of myregularstrain. Write for prices.

DWARF PETUNIAS.

Adonis, carmine with pure white throat,
and Snowball, a pore white; they are
always in bloom and a good plant for

retail. 25 of each for $1.00 or $2.00
per 100. from 2-inch dois.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.
sooo

Lady Campbell Violets.

strong. Healthy Stock Flants,

$4.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1000.
H. A. JAHN, New Bedford, Mass.

NEW DAHLIAS^o*

Largest and most complete collection of
new and superior varieties true to name.
Write for special prices on. list of wants.
Also High Grade Mixed Dahlias and Dahlias
under Separate Colors.

W. P. PEACOCK, Atco, N. J.

Edward B. Jackson,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only.

In any quantity, for the least money.

STAMFORD. - CONN.

PANSIES

WORTH
RAISING

SMALL PLAINTS ALL SOLO. Nona
left but llowiTin-; plants from
flelJ at $2 00 PER 100 and up.

C. SOLTAU &. CO..

109 Grant Ave..

JEKSEV CITY. N. J.

JOSEPH HEACOCK,

WYNCOTE, PA.

oRowtR ARECA LITESCENS,

..OF..

KENTIA BELMOREANA,
_PHOENIX RIPICOLA.

MY SPECIALTY.

CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS 6IGANTFUM.

Finest strain in the world. Now ready to ship,
a splendid stocii of phints in four sfparate
colors, from 2-inch pots, $4.00 per 100; $3h.U) per
1000. From 2!4-inch pots, »5.00 per 100; $40.00
per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed.

PAUL MADER, Cast Stroudsburg. Pa.

QARDENINQ

This U the paper to recommend to your
customers, the leading horticultural

Journal in America for amateurs

•2»0O Per Year. Sample Copies Free.

Liberal terms to flortsts who tafce subsorl ptlona .

THE GARDENING GO. Mon.jijids. CHICAGO.

I goo.

The American Florist.

1341

McKELLAR & WINTERSON.

Ueiiutic-

ROSES.

Ions;

medium 1.20 to 2 50

short 75to ].00

Per 100

IVrlc^ 3.00to fi.OO

liridi'. Uridesmiiid . . . . 4.00 to

Mi-t or 4.00 to

K'aiMTin. L.-i I''raii'''-. . .">.00 to
ItoM'S, our si-l,,a8s'I y.OiMo
CABNATIOVS. We handle all
Leading Varieties

Kxtni si'lei't fancv IS.iKl

FaDov stoc;k ■; 1)0 to $;.50

MediuMl >;r!ide 1.00 to 1.50

45. AT. 49 WABASH AVE.. CHICAGO
DECORATION DAY CUT FLOWER PRICE LIST

I'.T lloz.

(3.0Uto$4.00 MISCEI.IiAHEOnS. I'.r 100

Ciill.is uud Hurvisii. >fH.OI) to $10,011

r.oo

7.00

.SOtI
5.00

Paouias 3.O0 to 5.("

Pansit's 25 to .50

]>uisie8 50to 1.00

Misnoiictte l.OOio 3.00

Lily of the Valley. ... 2.0O to 4.00

Alyssum 25

Na'rcissn.s 1.00 to 3.00

Tulips 2 00 to 4.00

])airodiIs 2.00to 4.0O

Poetious 2 00

Capi-.lasminc 1.00 to 2.00

Svvti-t Peas .'>0 to l.OtI

DECORATIVE STOCK.

Siuilas per do/.., J1.50 to it- '«i

A^paragu.s., ■• 5.00 to li.ii,)

per strintr, ..W

.Vdiantum per 100. 50o to 1.00

Ooiunion Ferns per l'>0, .-jo

" perlOCO, 2.09

Galax Leaves " 1.50

per 100, .15

Prices subject to change with^
out notice. Regardless of prices
quoted wealwuys bill out at low-
est market rates.

Plenty of Flowers
for

DECORATION
DAY.

Our Stock is Right and at
the Lowest Possible Prices.

Chrysanthemums.

A large list of the best new and lead-
ing standard varieties; strong, heal-
thy, vigorous plants from 2 and 2'/i-
in. pots. There are none belter;
most of our customers tell us there
are none so good. Send for com-
plete list.

THE f OLLOWINO CARNATION PLANTS
STILL LEfT:

CENEVIEVE LORD, from sand gtauil sto.-k. flO.OO
per 100. »7o.00 per 1000. AMERICA, GOMEZ aud
MACEO, »5.00 per 100. JOOST, PINGREE, J2.50 per
100. GOLD NUGGET, $3.00 per 100.

H. WEBER & SONS,

Please tneution the Amerzca?i Florist when ■writing.

leading Chrysanthemums.

White: Ivory. Midge, Bergmann, Robinson, Wana-
ruaker, Kalb. Woodford. Jerome Joaes, Indepen-
dence- Aeefes. Yellow: Golden Tropby. Henderson,
Johnson. O. P BaBsett. Whlldin. Modesto, Yellow
■f-jaeen, Bonoaffon. Lincoln, ptunderbrncli. Pink:
Ivory, Glory d. Pacific. Montmort, Morel, Perrin, Mur-
dock. Bronze: Chas Davis Red: Geo W Chtlds;
oui of 2!^-ln. pots. %l j^O per 100. *'iO Oa per 1000 Also,
White: ady Kllzwygram, Chadwlck. Mayflower,
Western King Yellow: Pennsylvania. (Soideo Wed-
ding. Yellow Jones and H W Relmao. Pink: Autumn
ijilo'y. PlDk Jones. Red: Defender. Shrlmptoo.
Bronz»: Lady llanham; out of ?}.^-ln pots. $;iOD per
100. J2o00 per 1000. 500 or more of not more than 15
va leiles at 1000 rate.

ROSES. Bridesmaids. Brides and Perles. 2>«-ln.,
SI.MperlOO $;w.tO per 1000. (Juod Stock. B tdesmalds,
Brides and Perles. :i-ln . $j 00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000

TenuM cash or will ba sent C. O D Satisfaction
iruarantetd or money refunded. Secure your stock
by orderluK early We are the largest growers of
Chrysanthemums In Illinois.

POEHLMANN BROS . Morton Grove, Cook Co.. III.

Circulation

which

Circulates

The actual paid circulation of the
American Florist is, we believe, the
largest in its class. The contents
are of real present value and are
preserved for reference. Advertisers
who use regularly our columns estab-
lish permanent business with the best
trade in the United States.

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Indispensable Adjunct

To a successful wholesale business is an up-to-date,
accurate, complete Trade Directory. Such a
book, 387 pages, containing the name and
address of every florist, nurseryman and seedsman
in America, new list of private gardeners and horti-
cultural supply concerns and much other informa-
tion will be mailed from this office on receipt of $2.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

324 Dearborn St., CHICAQO, ILL.

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Crotons

Now is the time to think
about bedding out these
beautiful foliage plants,
though in the vicinity of Philadelphia the
first week in June is early eoough.

We have them in the following varieties, all
of which are excellent for the purpose indi-
cated: Andrea num. Aureum Maculatum,
Evans'anum. Interruptum, Queen Victoria,
Rubro-lint*atum. and a few others. Very
fine plants.

ti-in. pot plants, 15 to 20 in. hi^^h. 7Flc tojl each.

4 " " 13.00 per dozen.

3 " " 8.00 per 100.

Aureum Maculatum. . . J5 per 100, 835 p<T lOCO.

Mone> Order Oflic,

Chestnut Hill,
Sta. H Philadelphia.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

Wyndmoor.

Montgomery Co., Pa.

PANSIES

. -THE. .
JENNINGS STRAIN

FINE, STOCKY PLANTS from cold frames.
in bud and bloom, $1.50 per hundred; 813.00
per thousand.
SMALL PLANTS by mail 60 cts. per hundred.
Cash with order.

E. B. JENNINGS, Lock Box 254. Southport, Conn.

GROWER OF THE FINEST PANSIES.

Please mention the American Florist wketi ivrittng.

\^7m. Rose Plants

$2.50 PER HUNDRED.

Out of 2^-in. Pots. Fine Stock.

COLE BROS., ,9* Peoria, III.

ICHIGAGO CARNATION GO. ^

J Carnation Specialists, %
\ \

^ .M>L,ii:'r. ii^r^. ^

SWEET BAY TREES

FINE CROWN TREES! We can ship them, pack-
in-^ free of charge, per pair, $12, $15, $25, $i35, $40,
$50, for extra tine specimens.

Cash With Order.

ANTON SCHULTHEIS,

p. O. Box 78. COLLEQE POINT, L. I.

Orchids! ^

Arrived in perfect condition. CATTLEYA PER-

CIVAlLIANA aiMl C. MOSSIAE. Write tor

pfici'S

LAGER & HURRELL, s^**""- "• J

Orcbid Qrowers and Importers.

R II ^ r" ^^ A No. 1 stock.

■ >^-'*^*-^^>-'* Per 100 Per 1000

KRIDES, 2V4-lnch $3.00 $25.00

BRIDESMAIDS, 2H-inch 3.00 25.00

PERLES, 2!4-mch 3.00

CASH WITH ORDKIl.

JOHN MUNO, Rogers Park, Chicago.

PLACE TOUR NAME.

and your specialties before the purchasing florists of the entire country

.... Jv.;:r"" THE AMERICAN FLORIST.

1342

The American Florist.

May 26,

Bangor, Me.

The spring season is somewhat back-
ward, there having been several severe
late frosts, aud the cold, damp, weather
retards bulbous stock; still spring set-
tings are lor the most part out. Bedding
stock has been selling slowly, but there
is a good outlook. On the whole there
is little to complain of.

Carl Beers has launched out as a
horticultural auctioneer, something of a
venture here, but results were satisfying
enough to warrant his opening another
store on the main street, which will be
used as an auction and salesroom. Here
he proposes to hold semi- weekly auctions
of his own stock, as well as undertaking
commission and brokerage business,
whereby he will dispose of the stock of
any and all who place such in his hands.

Beers is, without doubt, a great
hustler. With at present 20,000 square
feet of glass, he proposes building four
more modern houses to be devoted
entirely to roses and carnations. The
heating will be hot water under
pressure. He will also build in Houlton,
Me. Salesmen will conduct sales this
spring in all the larger towns of the
eastern part of the state; he will thus
enliven competition.

As to the other florists here, they are
also hustlers. Adam Sekenger has done
a bigger and better business than ever
and a glance through his large and well
ordered establishment shows all the
facilities for a good trade. Mrs. Allen
does a thriving business, though on a
somewhat smaller scale than the two
before mentioned.

Bangor and vicinity is one of the
finest lacalities in the United States for
the florists' business. It seems wonderful
that a city ol 30,000 people can support
five florists with a total of probably
120,000 square feet of glass. V. V.

'Ji;KSi^<i>i^^i«i^il3i»5S5l5iiCi»wiit:i

^ ^^ ^^ij^ i^"^^ \^\^\^'^^i^^ lil^

Cj/^£^w4^ ^«;^^^^'^t^^:^\^<i^^^<^

HoPKiNSviLLE, Ky.— T. L. Metcalf,
who recently purchased ]. K. Postma's
business, is building an additional green-
house 30x80, using the best of construc-
tion.

ONLY 20,000

YOUNG ROSES LEFT

and planting season just commencing.
Our stock consists of

Am. Beauties, in 2, 2}4 and 3-inch.

Perles, " "

Maids, " "

Brides, " "

K. Victoria, " "

Woottons.

Golden Gate, " "

La France,

Belle Siebrecht,"

We believe in shifting ynung roses often. All
stock offered in 2i4-inch pots has been shifted
from 2-iD. and is <*qual to most stock advertised as
3-in., and whL*n Wf send it out is well established.

Send 50 cts. or $1.00 for sllmple^ ami prices.
Stock will please you. J'rices are right.

Last Call for Decoration Day.

5000 Geraniums, in 3 and 4-incli pots, ivd. white,
pink, salmon and mised.

Salvias, 2V4-in, Vincas, 3 and 4-in. Daisies. 3-in.
Begonias, 3 and 4-in. Cannas. 3 and 4-in.
Caladiums. 6-'in. Tuberoses, 3-in. Itoston
l''erns, 5-in, Heliotrope, 3 and 4-in. Ver-
benah and Panties b.v the thousand.

Write or wire

QEO. 1. KUHL, Pekin, III.

SPECIAL
OFFER

15,000 METEOR ROSES

FROM 2'2-IN. POTS.

■VY/ISHING to clean out to make room for planting, will offer above
** for $20 per thousand. Also have left a few

AT S25 PER THOUSAND.

This stock is Al in every respect and as good as any wc have sent out,
which has given general satisfaction.

I J. A. BUDLONQ, ...Ss.. CHICAGO. |

I R05E PLANTS I

AMERICAN BEAUTY

METEOR -----

BRIDE ------

BRIDESMAID . - - -

PERLE .----.

AMERICAN BEAUTY, lifted from benches

I Al STOCK. BEST IN MARKET. |

I 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL, .|

^;WWWVWtlWIWMIWVWMIWIWWMWB^

Healthy ROSES in PERFECT CONDITION.

Per 100

Per 1000 1

V2-in. $5.00

$45.00 1

3.00

25 00 1

3.00

25.00 1

3.00

25.00 1

3.50

30.00 1

-

- 35.00 i

Per 100, $J.50.
Per 1000, 130.00,

inch pots.

CASH WITH ORDER.

Lawrence Cotter, Mgr.

....Brides and Bridesmaids

- — — Kruin 2
500 AT 1000 RATES.

ROSEMERE CONSERVATORIES, ^^^[SiViLf,. mss. gft

V/E HAVE OUR USUAL FINE STOCK OF

American Beauty Plants.

JOHN BIRTON, Wyndmoor, Philadelphia, Pa.

i ROSE PLANTS j

1 FROM 2i = -lN. POTS.

GOLDEN GATE. $3.50 per 100.

KAISERIN, $3.00 per 100.

PERLE, $3.00 per 100.

PETER REINBERG,

,.51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

/'!'■»■ »l"i' M'r'l' (r'i'd «i"i' IP 'I'M' ii-'i"i' ii-'i"i'u*i"i«-ii-*r

Please fueiifvon the A mei nan Floriit when zo ilinfc

GERANIDMS, mixed, 3-incli Pit 100, *2,50

HDMULUS var. (.fap, Hop),2-in,,.. " 3 00

COIi-EA 3c;ind>-ns, 2-in " 2,00

SWEET ALYSSUM Little Gem, 2-in. " 2,00
SEL.VGINELLA Dent,, strony;, 2-in, ■■ l.SO

E. I. RAWLINC8, QUAKERTOWN, PA.
Please mention the A tncruan Florist zc/ten iti itmg.

GRAFTED ROSES,

American Beauty, Kiiiseriu, Goldeii
Gate, $10 per tOO.

FROM

GRAFTED

STOCK.

OWN ROOTS,

Golden Gate. Kaiserin, Meteor,
strons stock ready for SH-in. pois-
$4 per 100, $35 per 1000.

S. J. RELTER, Westerly, R. I.

lOOO BRIDES 3-inch pots

500 BRIDESMAIDS 3-inch pots

Strong, clean plants, well-grown.
|4.00 per ICO. Cash with order.

MANN & BROWN. Richmond, Va.

Always

mention the American Flor-
ist when you order stock. Jt

igoo.

The American Florist.

1343

Chrysanthemums.

FOR ALL
PURPOSES.

NOVELTIES

And STANDARD

VARIETIES.

Send Us a List of Vour Wants for
LOWEST CASH PRICES.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian. Mich.

VERBENAS

60 Choice Varieties,

in bud and bloom, 2>i-inch pots, g2.50 per

tOO; |20 per 1000. 3-inch pots,

$3.50 per 100.

GERANIUMS

30 Finest Bedding Varieties,

in bud and bloom, 3>^-inch pots, |6 00
per 100.

J, L. DILLON, Bloonisburg, Pa,

GERANIUMS. 4-inch.

2000 strong 4-inch Geraniums, in
best varieties; nearly all in bloom,
$7.00 per hundred.

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

Please mention the Ame> tcan Fiorisl when writing-

Aster Plants.

OSTRICH FEATHER, yUEEN OF THE
MARKET, SEMPLE'S, VICTORIA, VICK'S
and TRUFFAUT'S PERFECTION. Fine
plants, fjrown from the best seed in the mar-
ket, 35c per 100; 300 for $1.00; $2.50 per 1000.

J. C. SCHMIDT,

BRISTOL, PA.

DRACAENIi lustralis

IJroad, ereen leaves, strontr sei^dliu^iis ^rowii iu
open frames. I otter them at $10 per 1000, $1.25
per 100. They make a tine decorative plant, and
are superior to the Indivisa for all purposes.
Worth three times this moni'v il potti'd.

CHAS. H. CAMPBELL. Richland, Cal.

Surplus GflNNflS

:iOo iissort'-d standard varieties. About one-lliird
IVlnie. Cro/.y. the remainder Cliarlotte. ,\sa Gray,
t!has. Henderson, Etzaiidale and other good sorts.
je.OOper 100, fr"m3and4-in. pots. Cash with order.

S. M. HARBISON, Danville, Kentucky.

DRACAENA INHIVISA and VINGA VARIE6ATA

Per 100
4-in. pot Draca'nas (line stocky plants) — $10.00

2M " Vinca Variegata Vines 2.50

Plants " " " from flats.. 1.50

2H " " Mme. Salleroi Geraniums 3.00

Rooted cuttings of Coleus, Crimson Verschaffeltii,
Golden Queen and Mixed. 75c per 100.

Cash With Order or C. Oi D.
WM. A. CLARK & SON, 59 State St., Watertown. N. Y

'•""^IgSnia" ~^" CALEDONIA

fA pure white variety of Begonia Gloire de L'T-
raine.) Certificated at R. H.S. London, Ediiiburt:h,
Manchester, Wolverhampton, Cardiff, Notting-
ham, Stockport, Liverpool, York, Dundee and
Aberdeen. For all particulars regarding this sur-
passingly Grand, Sterling Novelty apply to
JOHN FORBES, Nurseryman. HAWICK. Scotland.

BAY TREES

PYRAMIDS

AND

STANDARDS

A Grand Array of
CHOICE SPECIMENS.

Write for prices.

BOBBINK k ATKINS,

RUTHERFORD, N. J.

New Double Begonia
Semperflorens

(Lemoine's New Double Begonias).

BOULE DE NEIGE, double white,
NANCY, double light pink,
GLOIRE DU MONTET. double pink,
1RI0MPHE DE LORRAINE, double cerise
or cherry color, or very dark pink.

35c each; the set for $1.00, free by mail.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

Wyndmoor,

Montgomery Co. PA.

Money Order Ollice,

Chestnut Hill.
Sta H.Philadelphia.

5000 BRIDES AND MAIDS

■J and 2H-in. pots, ready for shifting,
$2,.=i0 per 10(1, $20,00 per 1000,

Also 50DO BRIDES and MAIDS, in 3-in, ,iots.
Very fine stoek, $1,00 per 100, $35 00 per lOOO,

J. F. DUNCAN,
Wyndmoor F. O., Montgomery Co.. Pa.

THE NEW FERN

Nephrolepis

exattata

gigantea

Baa broad leaflets and the longest ironda of all
tbe-NephroIepiees For beauty and urand specl-
mens by far BurpaFiaes the famed Boston l*'em
I'^ondB of an average plant '.i to 12 feet long and
up. Price of nice young plants 26c each, ;i for 6llc,
post paid; $5 per 100 by express.

Acalypha Mareinata, good rooted cuttlngfl,
mailed for $150 per 100. Russelia Juncea.
good young plants, mailed for $1 50 per l(tO. Send
for price list of Plants, Bulbs, Seeds and Decor-
ative Stock.

SOAR BROS, Little River. Fla.

FLORISTS' ORCHIDS

The Finest and Largest Stock

in the world.

C AiynFD ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and
O/lllULK BRUGES, BELGIUM.

Send for List of Commercial Varieties.

A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y.

Dracsna indivisa ... , $10.00. $1.5.00 and $20.00 per lOU

Smilax, transplanted, strong 50 "

Coleus, rooted cuttings 75

Geraniums. S. A, Nutt, etc 2,50 "

Asters, trans. Queen of Market 50 "

Heliotrope, 3-in, Jersey Beauty 4,00 "

Asparagus plumosus seedlings 3.00

" Sprengerii, 3-in 6.00 "

Ageratum, Cope's pet, 2V4-in 2.50

Princess Pauline, 2)4-in,. 3.00

CASH PLEA8K Carl Hagenburger, ^-^hZ'."

Please mevtwn the American Flnn^t when 7v>iting.

FLORISTS***^

IF you have made any change in your firm
* name or address, please send us your
corrected business card so that you may be
properly listed in nest year's edition of our
directory. Send also particulars of any
additions you may have made to your estab-
lishment, either greenhouses or land.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 324 Dearborn St.. Chicago.

Cannas and Violets.

Paul liru;int, (.'has, Henderson, A. Ferrier.
Queen Charlotte and Floreiu*,e Vaughan, started
plants at $6,00 per lOO.

California and Farqiihar Violet clumps at $5.00
per 100, $40,00 per 1000, Marguerite Carnations,
(white): Corn Fhiwer, (lilac and purple); Qaill-
ardia, (single); and Oriental Poppies, the above
at $4 00 per ICiO,
ROBERT P. TESSON, West Forest Park, St. Louis.

TTTrtT T"PSI "e slill have Ladv Canip-

V XVrJJXl X » bell and SwanleN' White
rooted cuttings, tS.OO per 1000,

GERANIUMS, S. A. Nutt, Bruanti, etc., at $6.00
per 100 without pots; .W.OO with, Mme. Salleroi,
3-inch, *3,50 per 100.

CANNAS. Star of yi, similar to Bouvier, also a
mixed lot of Florence Vaughan, Burbank,
Ausiria. .1, 1), Cabos, etc at ^i8,00 per 100.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

POTTED VIOLET CUTTINGS.

Clear of all diseases, of the different varie-
ties. Per 1000

FARQUH AR $20.00

CAMPBELL 15.00

PRIN("ESS OF WALES 12.50

No California for sale now,

CREEN SPRINGS FLORAL CO..

Louisa County, WaldroD P. O., Va.

\;^2^1^X - PRINCESS OF WALES

▼ IV/IV-U*^ $1.50 PER 100.
Dwight M. Wells, Benton Harbor, Mich.

1344

The American Florist.

May 26^

Alvin, Tex.

The first shipment of capejastnine buds
was made May 16. Few people have an
idea of the immensity of this industry,
but it adds many dollars to the incomes
of the gardeners in this section. Orders
are on file for many thousands and by
the time the season will be fully opened
a carload of the buds will be handled
here daily. C. W. Benson is one of the
largest dealers. He has several acres of
fine bushes and buys many thousands
from the smaller growers to fill his orders.
Major G. W. Durant is the pioneer of the
business and has the largest plat of cape
jasmines in the south, about twelve
acres solidly covered with bushes six to
eight feet high. He frequently ships
40,000 in one day and realizes from $15l»
to $200 per acre from his flowers. The
popularity of this flower is widespread
and orders come from every considerable
city in the United States and even from
Canada. Properly packed the buds will
carry for a week and open out as fresh
and fragrant as though on the bush.
These flowers are much in demand for
Decoration day and orders for hundreds
of thousands are received to be shipped
out for that occasion. The season only
lasts about three weeks and is about ten
days late this vear. The average price
is 50 cents per'lOO f. o. b. here. During
the season the air is redolent with the
rich perfume from the thousands of
bushes white with bloom, and many peo-
ple find employment gathering and pack-
ing the flowers. This comes just upon
the heels of the strawberry season and
keeps the cash coming in.

I

Savannah. Ga.— John Wolf has estab-
lished a city branch at Conida's Bull
street store.

WHILE THEY LAST.

4u,ooo GERANIUMS. Ten strictly flrst-class

h.-ddiTs- S. A. Niitt, Bruanti, Keaute I'oiteviiie.

Frances Perkins, La Favorite, Wliite Swan,

Mrs. J. M. Garr, Athlete, Am. Wonder, Mine.

Juulin, stronsl, 214-inch, *i.7.5 per lOO; *-J5.00 per

laX). Rose Geraninms, 2!i-inoh, same price,

2-incli,2c. Mme Salleroi, strong, 2-inch, *1 ..50

per 100. Orders fllled^day received.
2S,ooo 2!/2-inch ROSES— Brides, Meteors, Maids

Perles and Woottons, $3.00 per 100, $30 per KXXI.

Kaiserinand Golden Gate, $4.00 per 100. This

stock is strictly first-class.
Double Fringed PETUNIAS and 20th Century

VERBENAS, strong, 2-incn, 2c.
VINCAS, strong, 2ii-iuch, 3c.; 2-inch, 2!/sO-
MARQUERITES— New Giant White,* grand sort,

and New Golden, strong 2-in., S2.00 per 100.
COLEUS— Strong 2-inch, choicest varieties, $2.00

per 100.
SMILAX— Strong 2-inch, $1.00 per 100. Strong

seedlings, 50c. per 100.
AQERATUM, Princess PaMline— Strong, 2',4-in..

.i/jc; 2-in., 2e.
QIANT COMET ASTERS (true)— Strong 2-iu .

$1.50 per 100. Lavender, pink and white, anil

pure white.

TASII WITH ORDKR.

SOUTn SIDE FLORAL CO., Sprlngflelll, III.

CEHTAUREA GYMNOCARPA,

3-inch, $2.00 per 100.

Ageratum,' blue and white, 2-iu., $1.00 per 100.

Pansy Plants in bud (mixed) $1.00 per 100.

Vegetable Plants transplanted; Cabbage Wake
field, 40o per 100. Tomato, Henderson's Crimson
Cushion, Ponderosa, Maule's Enormous, Match-
less, Acme and other varieties, 65o per 100.

8ncoeB»or to Olark & Palmer. Batavla. 111.

A2%rnA.a:' r>o ^!^ou ^zvtj^lJVOD •?

TELEGRAPH CODE

OF THE

AM. SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

In either sUH or flexible cover, addkibs ordiks to
AMERICAN FLORIST CO,, CHICAGO.

1 have 10.000 Scott, McGowaii and Portia Car-
nations, from flats. tlOOU per 1000.

I.. H. CampljBll and California Violets. 10,000
atroDg. Fall runners, ready to plant, $8 DO per 1000:
Princess of Wales, 115. OO per lOOO. All above by
100 same price.

5000 Ampelopsia Veltcliii, long, live tops, pot-
grown, dormant, at »3 CO per 100 or $35 UO pe

Cash with order,
please.

) per 1000.

5000 Vinca Major Var. 2>4-ln.. strong. ta.OOa lOO.

Carex .Japonica, Golden Glow, Blu" Moon
Vines, Halleana and Golden Honeysuckle,
Rlue and Crimson Spirrea, all from 21,^ In. pota,
good, 3 eta. each, aa many aa you want.

Also l.ad.v WaHbington 4jeranluni, Genista,
aasorted Flowerine; ISe^onlas, Manettia
Bicolor, 4 eta. each; Spreiigerii, 3^ in., flne, Seta

BEN J. CONNELL, Florist, WEST GROVE, PA.

StuffYouWant

ALL WELL GROWN,
CLEAN, HEALTHY PLANTS.

Per 100

SALVIA SPLENDENS-3-inch J4.00

Fancy Single PETUNIAS— Very fine

colois, large flowered, 3-inch 4.00

FUCHSIAS— Fine mixed sorts, in bud

and bloom, 3-inch S.OO

4-inch 6.00

5-inch, very large 7.00

COB/tA SCANDENS— 3-inch 4.00

LOBELIAS— Crystal Palace and Trail-
ing, strong, 2J^-inch 200

FEVERFEW— Golden Gem, 21/2-inch.... 2.C0
JASMINUM GRANDIFLORUM-Strong
plants, 4-inch pots, very fine for cut
flowers $1.50 per dozen

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
CASH WITH ORDER, PLEASE.

CRITCH ELL'S,

CINCINNATI, O.

GOOD STOCK. ,,„

5,000 Geraniums, named, our sel 4-iu., 18.00

4,000 Obcouioa " BOO

6,000 Alternauthera, large leaved. . .2H-in., 2. Co

2,000 Fuchsias, choice mixed 2^4 " 2.00

1,000 Hydrangeas, Thos. Hogg 5 " 15.00

2,000 Fi'owerine Begonias, our sel.. 2M " 1.50

1,000 True Maidenhair Fern 2H " -l-OO

1,000 Clara Bedman Salvias 2M " 2.00

200 Boston Ferns, strong 6 " 20 00

11,000 Asparagus Plumosus, from flats 2.00

1,000 " " from soil, 7-in., 20.00

2,000 Petunias, dbl. mi.\ed 3 " .. 4.00

2,C0O Mixed Geraniums 2>i ".. 2.00

1.000 Hardy Grass Pinks, pk. bloom, clumps 3.00
1,000 Stock Plants, flowering Begonias mxd. 10. ( 0

2,000 Verbenas, named 2-in.. 1 00

10,000 Coleus, named 2" .. 1.60

2,000 Iresines, yellow, also red 2hi " .. 1.,''0

The Morris Floral Co.,

GERANIUMS, 2'.i-ili., Kond assortment, $2.50 per 100.

Cloth of Gold and Prince Bismarck,

»3,00 per 100.

ALTERNANTHERA. 2-in., red and yellow, $2 per lOO.

CANnA. * 'has. Henderson, strong dormant roots,

$2 00 per 100.
FARFUGIUM. Grande. 2's-in.. $S per 100.
PETUNIAS. Dreer's strain, 2'i-in., $2.50 per 100.
PELARGONIUMS, 2!4-in.. good assortment, $3 50

per UO.
VINCA ELEGANTISSIMA. 2'j in., J2.50 per 103.

•• VARIESATA, 2V4-in.. $4.00 per 100.
TRADESCAnTIA, Multicolor, rooted cuttings, 7.5c

per 100, prepaid.
PALMS, Lat. Horbonica, 2i4-in.. strong, $5 per 100.
FERNS, Boston, 2!/2-in.. $4 per 100.

t.'orJatJi compacta, 2!.j-in., $4 per 100.
*' Cyrtomium Falcatum, 2H-in., %'i per 100.
Pteris Longifolia, 2!4-in., $3 per 100.
Cash With Order.

Q. W. WEATHERBY,

CHILLICOTHE, MO.

C^ |V/| 11 A V" Surplus from Hats,
Ol'^IIL/VA to clear out.

liy mail. -lOe per 100, $:J.50 per 1000, while they last.
MCFARLANE. Staatsburgti-on-Hudion, N. Y.

CABBAGE. CABBAGE.

Ill neres uf plants now ready: leading vars..

$1 00 per 1000; $8.50 per 10,000.
LETTUCE, Boston Market, Tennis Ball, Curled

Simpson, Grand Rapids and other vars., 15c

per 100: tl per 1000; 18.60 per 10,000. If by mail

add 10c per 100.
TOMATO, small plants for transplanting, in

several varieties; 16c per 100, $1.00 per 1000.
PEPPER, small plants for transplanting, in

several varieties; 25c per 100; 12.00 per 1000.

Add lOo per 100 if by mail.
EGG PLANTS, New York Improved, for

transplanting, 25c per 100; $2.00 per 1000.
CELERY, Golden Self-Blanching and White

Plume, 15c per 100; $1.00 per 1000.
Other vegetable plants in season. Cash with order.

R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md.

Extra Fine 2=in. Stock

Alterninthera. 3 varieties, $1,50 per 100, $14.00 per
1000. Fuchsias, mixed. $1..50 per 100. B gonia
MetalMca. $3.25 per 100. Coleus. Golden Bedder
and \ersehalfeltii, $1..50 per 100. $15.00 per 1000.
Mined Coleus, $1 35 per 100, $13.00 per 1000.

Rooted cuttings, Golden liedder Coleus, 60c per
11)0, .t.5.,50 per 1000.

R. I. HART, Hackettstown, N. J.
VEGETABLE PLANTS.

Fine, Large Plants, Ready to Plant Out.

Per 1000 l'er50(X)
CABBAGE, best leading varieties ....$1 uO $4.00

TnM»T(i. 5 leading varieties 1.00 4.00

BRUSSELS Sprouts 1.00 4.00

LETTUCE, several varieties 1.00

CAULIFLOWER, H. Early Snowball 2.00

J. C. SCHMIDT, - Bristol, Pa.

Bmllax BtriDRlDg made easy
by the uae of

MEYER

GREEN SILKAUNE

'Just the shade of the foliage.
Samples and prices free.

JOHN C. MEYER A CO.,
80-84 Kingston St. BOSTON, MASS

For sale by leadtnK Florista .

Universal Insecticide

For Flowers, Trees
and AnimAls.

Recommended and in me
by the foremost florists and
nurserymen in the land.

For Sale at the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. GO.

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y.

CYCLONE SPRAY PUMP

Thb Gekat Insect Exthrmi*
NATOR. Sprays as flne as mist. Just
the thing for Boses, Palmp, Pota-
toes, Tobacco, Small Fruits, Hen-

Roosts, etc. All tin, 50c. ; all w„,™>,.

polished copper, »1 00. ' ■'ish with Order. Weighs,
boxed, about 5 pounds. Buyer pays express.
STEVENS & CO., l07Chamber8St..N.Y.City.

in car
lots.

MANURE

Pulverized, $8.00 per ton.
Natural, $4.00 per ton.

IN SACKS OR BARRELS BY THE TON

Pulverized, $12.00. Nathkal, $8.00, f. o. b.

E. C. NEWBURY, Mitchell, So. Dak.

THE KINNEY PUMP.

For applying liquid manure It has no equal. Sent pre-
paid for 12.50. Without sprarlng valve, 12.00.

Tha Hue CuDeotUn Ct.. Klagitn, R. I.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1345

/ DEPARTURE,'
''VENTILATING f\PPL)aNCE.'
Best and Cheapest on arth

MR. EDITIR:

I send u mi picter whitch also shoes mi latest invenshin. i got it up
to help mi florist frenz what kin pla musick, an tha are wel plezed with the wa it
works, an al sa it hez great posabilities. Kraig uv Filidelfi saiz it filz a long felt
wont in hiz fambly, lur awl his kids is musickl an he is sum hisself on the Kazoo. Kole uv Kokomo hez ordered a hole litter uv
em awl sizes to sute his fambly, and his baby now krize by note. We wil suae have theze music holders uv different styles an
matereals to sute kustoraers. Sum uv kast irun, sum Plaster frum Paris, sum of dog skin stuled with straw, and sum stuffed
with the dorg an bark, theze iz automatick an kin be traned to bring the musick sheets and beet time with its tale on the flore.
This style is a howling succes when traned tew take part in a funerial durge.

Now as i need raiinney to breede an bild thoze machenes an get a patent on em, i wil eel sum BILERS an HINGES an
VENTILATIN KONTRAPSHINS Purty cheep, so tel awl the Flourists what iz bildin, tu send tu me fur a Kat-a-log what tels awl
about mi fixins.

Mi name iz j. D. CARMODY, I live in Evansville, Indiana, Klose tew Posey Kounty.

PREPARED ^

TROPICAL

PALMS

AND

CYGAS
..LEAVES.

Send for Catalogue,

Ostertag Bros.,

Florists,

Washington and JeHerson Aves.,

ST. LOUIS. MO.

Jjeutsche^ai

arfnep/eitum

i

The most widely circulated German gardening
Journal, treating of all departments of hortioulture
and floriculture. Numerous eminent correspond-
ents in all parts of the world. An advertising
medium of the highest class.

MoUer'B Deutsche Gartner Zeltung is published
weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription t3.00
per annum, including postage. Sample copies, free.

Tudwi^Mbller-Trfurh
FRUIT AND FLOWER PLATES

Seed Packets and Supplies of all kinds for
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN

stock Cuts, 10c. per square Inch. Knjrravlng by all
processes. E^nttng and Lithographing. lUustrated
Catalogues a specialty.

VREDENBURe & CO., Rochester, N. Y.

We like to have you tell our advertisers
that you read our paper.

YOU will need QALAX LEAVES

Write, telegraph or telephone.

rALM LtAVto f^esbUreeD.J^OOpenOO.

FANCY FERN. DAGGER FERN, ETC.

RAI AV I CAUC( Brilliant BroDzo. $1 25perl00O:
UALAA LCAf Co Brilliant Green, Jl 35 per lOOO

LEUCOTHGE SPRAYS «™1??Z«ir.ri m. ,, ^ ,, , ^,„,

At Market Prlcea,

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 W. 28lh St., New York City.

Telephone. 20ti5 Madison s-quare.

m
ifff

LIQUID PLANT FOOD

for Greenhouse Cultivating.

USTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY,
Chicago Office: 620 Atlantic Ave.. Boston.

H. K. Snider, Suite 433, 260 Clark St.

Please mention the American Florist when writing,

wlih-
■end

ALL Nurierymeo, Seedimen and Floriiti
Ing to do builneii with Kurope ihould

{01 the .
it

Horticultural Advertiser"

Thii ii the British Trade Paper, beine read weekly
by all Horticultural traders; it ia also taken .by
over 1000 of the belt Continental bousei. Annual
lubsoription to cover coat of poatage 75 oenta.

Addresa EDITORS OF THE " H. A."
ChilwAll Nura«ri«a. - Natta. Ensland.

Tell them where yon saw the ad.

"NICOMITE"

(PATENT)

Vapor Insecticide

No labor required. Harmless to
hloom and foliage. Acertain killer of

ALL GREENHOUSE BUGS.

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN.

The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co.,

LOUISVILLE. KY.

Please mention the Amei lean Florist wlien zuritinfr.

I™ Regan Printing House

NURSERY

SEED

FIORISTS

CATALOGUES

57-9J Plymouth Place,
„* jt j» CHICAGOj* j» j»

Please mention the American Florist when writing.

1346

The American Florist.

May 26^

New Castle, Ind.
The South Park Floral Company has
its fine new range of six houses well on
the way to completion. This will add
60,000 ieet of glass to the establishment
and will be devoted exclusively to Ameri-
can Beauties, with which the firm has
had excellent success, in fact producing
stock the equal of any in the country.
The old range will be given over to Bride,
Bridesmaid and Perle, with which they
have obtained no mean tesults. Messrs.
Heller consider themselves fortunate in
getting their glass for this new range, all
16x24, double strength A, for $.i.21 per
box. They have just purchased four
acres of Indiana real estate on which
there is as fine rose soil as can be found
anywhere and they will begin drillingfor
natural gas next month; if they have
luck in this equal to their other successes
they will get an abundant supply of fuel
at little cost, for the gas is all around
them. They have just given the Kroes-
chell Bros. Co., Chicago, an order for a
boiler of the largest size turned out by
th.it concern.

Spokane, Wash. — Hoyt Bros, have
removed their store to a new location,
720 Riverside, which they have christened
"The Palm."

Invalid Appliance Co.,
COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS

liur Kcdtman doesn't haadlc Ihcm,
ordet of U9 direct,
F*CTOnV ANO OFFICE:

4 Holds Class
\ Firmly

J See the Point ^

1 The Van Rerper Per.

1 feet &lBElne Points are

' the best. ,No rights or

] lefts. Box of UKiO point*

! lb cents, postpaid.

) HENRY A. DKKER,

i 714 CbfitDQt St., PhlU., Pft.

LVANS' IMPROVED
APPAJlAJrUS \

WRITt fOR 1LLU5r«ATtO -.AIALOGUE

QMtctff an MACumrwom.

^^■^^-^^-r^ RICHMOND^ INQfc

•9

Importers and Manufacturers of p?lrfcl*lgf g^ SUOOHCS.

918 FILBERT STREET. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Please Mention American Florist.

^ ^ SIQMUND QELLER ^ ^

Metal Goods, Moss-
Wreaths. Cape Flowers.

Immortells, Chenille,
Tinfoil, Doves. Baskets,

Sneaves, Vases,

Jardinieres, Ferndishes,

Novelties, etc.

Importer, Jobber and Manufacturer of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

Italian Bleached Wheat, Rush and Braids for Basket Manufacture.

10s W. 3STH ST.,uear eth Ave , NEW YORK.

ESTABUSHED
1866

EMILSTEFFEMS>

WIREf)ESI(i(IS

SUCC.™ N.STEFFENS.
"OSTEFFENSBROS.

Mi^^i^^

Boston Florist Letter Go.

aiAJfUFACTUKEBS OF

FLORISTS' LETTERS

This wooden box nicely stained and vais
Dlelied. 18x30x12 made In two sectionSf one
for each size letter, g:iven away with first
order of 500 letters.

Block Letters. 1 ?^ or 2-lncn size, per 100, 1200,
Script Letters, $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, Trcas. and Manage^

84 Hawley St.. BOSTON, MASS.

A. HERRMANN.

Cape flowers, ai-l colors;
Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs,
AND All Florists' Supplies.

Send for Prices.
404-4I2 East 34th St.. NEW YORK.

John Conley &Son,

IVIamifjK-turers of
2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET,

KIFT'S

PATEN

T Adjustable Vase Holders

No. 1 —Brass, nlckled. 4 feet lontr. t, clasps to each rod.
Price complete (with preen or white tumblers) 8225.
Price complete (with green or white cornucopia vases)
J2rjO. No. 2 —Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed and nickeled,
with three clasps for 5 to t'.-ln pots. each, f 1 .76.

Klft's patent rubber capped Flower Tubes, ^-In.
dlamet«r. per 100, $3 50.

JOSEPH KIFT & SON, Florists,
1725 Cbestnat St. Philadelphia. Peim.

A New Catalogue entitled

Flowers and Floral Designs.

Twelve pages and handsome cover.

Shows forty-one arraupements, with prices.

For agents' use, or promotinii out-of-town trade.

Sample, 40c in Stamps. Clrcalar Free.

DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher, BUFFALO-

Please mention the American Florist when writing.

H

3

. . T^^ ^

ItBiirnsj

1

»

The most convenient way
of applyin^an insecticide
ever yet devised. No pans
required -No heating of
|rons-No trouble-Cannot
injure the most sensitive
blooms-Very etfective
Price O0<t per box of .12
rolls, M\ dealers scU it'

1

1

5kabcura Dip Co. \^^

St.Louis — Chicago. ^

^

IRON

RESERVOIR

VASES

AND ^=r

IRON LAWN
SETTEES.

For Lawns and

Cemeteries.

Mcdonald brds., nivv«i^Bi;^*UH,o.

Send fcm: Oir 1900 (_'ATALnurE,

HEADQUARTERS

COCOA FIBRE. SPHAGNUM and

SHEEP MANURE.
BONE all grades,
IMPORTED SOOT.

GREEN MOSS.

RUSTIC WORK, all kinds,

curs FERTILIZER.

DUNNE & CO., ig^sl' New York.

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES.

TRADE EXPAN810NI8T8-

American Florist Advertisements.

igoo.

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1347

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KROESCHELL BROS. CO.

Greenhouse Boiler,

29 to 59 Erie St., CHICAGO.

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v^-^--<i-CX^ ,^^^<^-c<A ycyLx^.<LX^ <^.2>t_

CtXjt^ ayi^i^^^Cyf^i^

^^^z>^<^

Boilers made of the best of material, Bhell, fireiKJx
I sheets and beads of steel, water space all around
I (front. Bides and bac^). Write for Information.

Pifase mention ihe American Floyist when un iting.

l'SSS^;^^^^^Sp^^^p^^':p^^^^^'SeCe^^^^^^C^^^'SS^

KELLER BROS., ®®@

_213-15-17-19-21-23 Pearl St.,
NORRISTOWN, PA.

Manufacturers of Standard Flower Pots, red m
color, equal to the best on the market; are 16
miles from Philadelphia, best of railroad connec-
tions. We give special attention to mail orders and
make special sizes to order in quantities. A
postal will brine prices and discounts.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANTJIACTTJBKBS OF

riowcr Pols.

Before buying write for prioei.

361-363 Herndon Street
near Wrlghtwood Ave.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

Standard Flower Pots

FOR THE MILLION.

Sample Pot with Price Mailed Free.

FRESH TOBACCO STEMS, one cent per pound,

Put up in bales of two to three hundred pounds.

G. G. POLLWORTH GO..

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

JMCll-wa^uk:©©, "Wis.

l=!i-inch, per 1000, $2.40
3 -inch, " 2.75

aVs-inch, " 3.35

3 -inch, " 4.70

PACKAGES BXTRA.

3H-inch, per 1000, »4.95

4 -inch, " 6.20

5 -inch, " 10.80

6 -inch, " 16.50

G. HENNEGKE CO., »^^^^^ig'^««'
FLOWER POTS

ALL KlNItS

* SPECIALTY

STANDARD POTS

Liht hud SAMPLES PRBB.

SWAHN'S POTTERY MF'G CO.

P. O. Box 78, Minneapolis. Minn.

Standard.?' .^

FLOWER

P0t5

If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of
theCapitol, write us; we can save you money,

W. H. ERNEST,

28th and M Streets N. E. WASHINGTON. D. C.

Please mentioyi the A merica n Florist when ^vritimr

SUMMER VACATION TRIPS.

Of course youre ^oin;: away for a few weeks
this summer'. Have you decided where to go'-* It
is our business to give assistance to those who
travel. We will gladly furnish you with maps,
rales, time schedules, and full information regard-
ing any trip you may have in contemplation. If
your plans are not yet madi\ we may be able to
offer you valuable suggestions. Write to us. F. A.
PALMER, A. G. P. Agent, Wabash Railroad,
310-312 Marquette Building. Chicago, 111.

BRANCH

VEAREHOVSE

Jersey (mrN J.^ -Mv.^^ ciphia
■" loNClsiANp(nY,N.Y. 'JrA'

l^CTORY.
n3-719

Wharton
St.-

HHEWS^

7^^

I.CiT^

,cataLogo6

STINDIRD FLOWER POTS!

Packed in small crates, easy to handle.

THOSE RED POTS

"STANDARDS"

HILL SIZE AND WIDK BOTTOMS.
BULB PANS AND AZALBA POTS.

DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y,

HARRY BAL8LEY, DETROIT. MICH.,

Rep. 490 HOWARD 8T>

Piease mention tite A met ica n Florist when writing.

E*rtoepercrate,
leOO 2-ln. pou In orate, M.8S
150O2M" " 5.26

1500 2i5 " " 8.00

1000 3 " "~ 5 00

800 3«" " 6.80

600 4 " " 4.60

820 6 " " 4.61

144 6 ■' " 3.16

Price per orate
120 7-ln.pota In crate. 14.20
60 8 " ■ " S.M

48 9 " ' 3.60

4810 " " 4.80

24U •' " 3.60

24 12 " " 4.80

1214 •' " 4.80

16 " " 4.60

Seed pans, same price as pota. Send for price Hat
of Cyllndera for Cut Flowers. Hanaing Baaketa, Lawn
Vaaea, etc. 10 per cent for oaah wftn order. Addreaa

HILFINQER BROS. POTTERY,

DR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

AUSVBT BOLEIB & SONS, New York Agenta

68 DIT 8TBUT. NIW TOBK OITT.

OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1900 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU -«|
PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS.

1348

The American Florist.

May 26,

Index to Advertisers.

AdvertlBlng RatOi. . . .1328

Allen J li 133il

Amerloan Rose Co — 11

Amllnir E C 1337

Bartraiii T K Ka'i

BaBsetift tVaBbburQ..i:i'U
BayerBdorfer H & Co. 1340

Benthey&Co I3:il

Berger H H 4 Co.... 1331

Bernard A Wiil

Bemlng 11 G Io32

BIndekunBt Die I I

Blano A i Co 13311

BobbInK & Atklna. . . . 1343

Boerner Fred lasti

Boston Letter Co 131B

Brant & Noe 1331

Budlong J A 1331 1342

Bunyardn A 13*6

Burpee W Atlee * Co II

Burton Jolin 1342

Caldwell the Woods-
man Co 1335

Campbell Chas H....I343

Carmody J D 1345

Chicago Carnation Col34l
Chicago HouBe Wreck-
ing Co Ill

Clnolnnatl Cut Flo Col33n

Clark Wm 1344

Clark Wm A & Son LW;
Cluoas&BoddlngtonCo II

Cohen J M 1332

Cole Bros 1341

Conard 4 Jones Co .133«
Coniey John4 Son. ..ISIS

Connell Benj 1344

Cottage Gardens 1

Cox Seed Co II

Crabb 4 Hunter 1313

Craig Robt& Son- 1

Crltchell B P ...1337 13)4

Crowl Fern Co 1332

Cunningham Jos H. .lo37

Deamnd J B 1331

Detroit Flo'r Pot W'kBl347
Dickinson Co Albert. II

DleUch A&Co IV

DtUon J L 1:M3

Domer FreditSons Co 1340

DreerHA 134B

Dungan J F 134)

Dunne -* Co 134t'

Duprat A II

Bastem Chemical Co. 1345

Edgar WW 1337

Elohholl Henry Ib4U

B llsn & Tesson Ma

Ernest W H . 1347

Ferguson John B 1332

Forbes John 1343

Ford Bros 1333

F. ster Lucius H 1335

Gardeners Chronicle. 1 I
Gardening Co The. . . 1340

Garland Geo M IV

Geller Slgmund 1340

Germain Fruit Co.... II
Ghormley A Perkins. .1333

Gibbons B W Ii'

Glblln & Co IV

Good 4 Reese Co 1.33'.)
Gorton & Idgerwood 1348
Green Springs Flo 10 1343
Groenewegen 4 Co..I3;i4
(iullett* -ons W a. .1343

QtintherWmH 13.33

Gumey Heater Co.... 1348
Uagenburger Carl... .1343

Ball Ass'n 1 ■

Hancock <;eo 4 Son 1335

Harbison d M 1313

Hart R 1 1344

HartlandWmB 11

Heacock Joseph 1.340

HelsB J B 13:15

Hennecke C Co 1347

Herendeen Mfg Co... IV

Herr Albert M IW

Herrmann A 11^

Hews A H 4 Co 1347

H''fliger Bros 1347

UlllB O 4 Co I

HIppard B IV

HltcnlDga&Co IV

Helton 4 uunkel Co 1330

Hooker H M Co Ill

lloran Bdw C 133.3

HortAdT 1316

Hose Connection Co i:in
Hunt B U .... )3:il

Invalid Appliance CoI3iti
Jackson 4 Perkins Co 1330

Jackson B B 1310

.liicoLB 8 4 Sons IV

Jahn HA 1310

Jennings E B 1311

Jennings BroB 1318

Johrson 4 Stokes 13;M

KastiDg W F i:«2

Keller Bros 1347

Keller Geo & Son !M7

KellOKnGeo M 1332

Kelsey Harlan P... lSi7
KeanlootlBros X> 1335 1338

Klft Job 4 Son 1346

Rriescbeli Brua Co.. 1347

KUPhnC A 1332

KuhlGeo A 1312

Lager 4 Hurrell IIMI

Lakev'w Rose Garden]337

Lang Julius KS33

LocklandLumCo 1346

Long I) 8 1346

Lonsdale Edwin. 1341 1313
Lord iV Burnham Co. IV

Lucas J 4 Co 1348

Lvnoh W B 1331

Macfarlane Jas. .. 1344
McCarthy 4 00 N F

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McDonald Bros 13'6

McFadden B C 1334

MoFadden W A 1330

McKellar 4 Wtntnr-

son 1331 1311

Mader Paul — l.>4u

Magi uBon Martin A.''^ ':

Mann 4 Brown 1342

May Jno N I

Meyer John C 4 Co. . . i:H4

Mlllang 4 Co 1333

Mlllang Frank . . 1333
Muller'B Gartner Zei

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MonlnnerJCCo Ill

Moon Samuel C 1336

Moon Wm H 13J6

Moore, Hentz4MaBb 1333

Morris Floral Co 1344

Moss Geo M 1332

Mono John i:ill

Murphy Wm 1340

Myers 4 Co 1348

Newbury E C 1344

Nlessen Leo 1332

N Y Cut Ficwar Bj[..13i3
N Y Cut Flower Co... 1333

O'Connor T 1336

Ostertag Bros 1345

Peacock W P 1340

Pennook Sam'l 8 1332

Pittsburg Cut Flo 00.1331
Poehlmann Bros — 1341
Hollworth CCCo.... 1347

PrtnoeAG* Co 1331

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RawUngB B 1 134-'

Baynor J 1 1333

Rea Bros 1336

ReedGlaes APalntCo IV
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Relnberg Peter 1330 1342

Henard Joseph 1:^0

Beizer Walter 4 Co. 1335

Renter S J 1342

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Koemer Fred 1334

Rolker A 4 Sons 1334
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Rose Mtg Co 1M4

Salter W H 13;«

Sander 4 Co 1343

Schlllo Adam IV

Schmidt J C 1343 1344

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Schnlthels A i:i4l

Sheridan W F 1333

Slebrecht 4 Son I

Simpson Robt 1340

SIlnatlonB 4 WanU.. 13211

Skabcura Dip Co 1316

Sm.ih Natb4BOD....1.34il

Soar Bros 1343

Sjllau C 1340

Soatb Side Floral Co13i4

tftahl Chas B 1332

Stearns Lumber Co... Ill

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Stevens 4 Co 1344

Stoothofl H A 4 Co. 11
Storre 4 Harrison Coi:W6
Sutherland Geo A — i:j32
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Thorbum J .M 4 Co 1334
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Walsh M U 1336

Watson G C II

Weaiherby G W 1344

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Weeber 4 Don II

Wetland 4 Risch 1.331

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We. Is Dwight M 1343

Whllldln Hot Co 1347

WIetorBros 1342

Wlitbold The Geo Co I

Wood Broe 1310

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CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, JUNE 2, 1900.

No. 626.

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Annual meeting at New York, August, 1900.
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THIS ISSUE 28 PAGES WITH COVER.

CONTENTS.

The clematis disease 1349

Plantiiif^: aquatics 1350

Chrvsantliemunis 1350

— Spefimeii plants 13nO

The Porte Monumentale (illus.) 1350

Paris 1351

At the Paris Exposition (illus.) 1351

P;ilace of llortioulture (illus.) 1352

Boston 1352

Philadelphia 1353

St. Louis 1353

The sweet pea conference 1354

Copiousness and consistency 1354

Greenhouse building ' 1354

Chicago 13.54

New York 1355

Oakland, Cal 1356

The seed trade 1360

The nursery trade 1.362

Detroit 1363

St. Paul 1362

Our pastimes 1364

—At New York 1364

—At Flatbush 1364

— With Philadelphia gunners 1364

—At Philadelphia 1364

Buffalo 1.364

Louisville 1366

Washington .1368

Milwaukee 1370

LoNGMEADOw, Mass.— J. H. Lciffis has
sold his greenhouses and land to, W. A.
Hamblen.

The Clematis Disease.

Ed. Am. Flohist: — Some time ago I
wrote to Mr. Koster, of Boskoop, Hol-
land, for information upon the clematis
disease, not being fully satisfied with the
conclusions in the article, translated
from Mol/er's Deutsche GartnerZeitung,
which appeared in the American Florist
at about that time. I had heard of Mr.
Koster's success with the clematis and
here is his answer to my interrogatory:

"The clematis has been grown for many
years at Boskoop, at first in only mod-
erate quantities, but with the increased
demand in the American market pro-
visions were made to supply that call.
The original way ol growing the clematis
was to increase them by layering, a very
slow and tedious method of propaga-
tion, but once in possession of a num-
ber of young plants the grower was sure
to lift that number two years later, when
they had attained marketable size. With
the advent of propagating houses in
Boskoop the clematis was grafted upon
viticella roots with satisfactory results
at the beginning.

"We began to propagate the clematis
extensively in our nurseries about eight
years ago, when the sale in America
assured the disposal of every plant
grown; prior to that time only a few
clematises had been grown in our nur-
series, which my father established in
1 S40. At the start we had no difficulty.
The young plants were set a foot apart
with fifteen inches between the rows.
They were very carefully staked with
rods three and one-half feet long and dur-
ing the whole summer were continually
tied up. Before winter set in each plant
was cut back four or five inches above
the ground, the stakes were removed and
the plants left wholly unprotected from
winds and frost. The removal of the
stakes wes to prevent any lifting by the
frost, which would prove fatal to the
tender shoots.

"The following spring larger stakes
were used, to which the plants werecare-
fully tied and, as a rule, did well for the
first months, until they had reached a
height of about five feet. Then came the
disease. Beautiful, strong plants which
did not show the least sign of any sick-
ness were seen to wither and their death
was but a matter of two or three days.
It was a pitiful sight to see whole nur-
series of clematises devastated by the rav-
ages of this unknown destroyer. Not one
grower escaped and you can readily
understand that there were as many
theories as to the cause of the trouble as

there were growers. We, of course,
began to investigate.

"Our first thought was of the blight
and we had many a thorough trial with
bouillir cordelaire, but without success.
One thing which made us skeptical in
regard to the blight theory and which
told us that the death of the plants was
due to some other cause was the fact
that many plants, after showing no life
for some time, would suddenly send out
new shoots, occasionally to a height of
six feet. This proved the healthy condi-
tion of the roots and caused us to
examine the diseased shoots under a
microscope. The result was the discovery
of nematodes which exactly fitted the
description of violet neTiatodes given in
a recent issue of the American Florist.
We could almost say, as it was there
said of the violet: 'The death of the
plants attacked is caused either by the
presence of the worms or by their feedina
on the juices of the plants.'

"After discovering these pests the great
question was as to the remedy. We cut
the plants back as far as possible as soon
as cold weather was over. To accom-
plish this a little earth was dug away
with the fingers, laying bare the roots of
the plant; then the cut was made as low
as growing shoots could be seen. This
trial was a perfect success. It was a
delight that first summer to walk
through our nurseries and see the rows
of clematises untouched by disease,
every one blooming and growing as had
not been seen for years. Everybody in
Boskoop was surprised at our results
and there was no end of guessing as to
what Koster & Co. had done to their
clematises. For three years we were able
to keep the secret; then everybody began
to cut their clematises back, without
knowing just why, and those who did
the work well had success once more.

"Now what had the cutting back to do
with the disease? By this method new,
healthy shoots were started below the
surface, inaccessible to nematodes, and
very diS'erent from the old method,
whereby new wood was permitted to
grow on parts of the growth of the year
previous, damaged by frost, rain and
hail, leaving the bark full of holes and
cracks. We have told some of our Ameri-
can customers about our method but
few have had success with it because
they have not cut the plants back low
enough and have not staked the plants
properly when the young shoots
appeared.

"That those who treat the plants
properly have success is proven by a let-

1350

The American Florist.

June 2^

ter from the firm of H. A. Dreer, in which
the writer says: 'Now I want to tell you
about the clematises which I cut back
the way you suggested, but with very
little hope of their ever coming to lite
again, as we were not able to get at
them until the first week in July. They
started very slowly at first but now
about fifty per cent have made a growth
of from two to four feet and more of the
plants are still coming up, and with only
one exception the several thousand
plants are perfectly healthy. It the
present hot weather does not aflect them
I believe we will save at least seventy-
five per cent where we formerly lost
ninety per cent.' " James Jensen.

Planting Aquatics.

It is very ditficult lor weather prophets
to predict accurately a few days ahead,
to say nothing of weeks in advance, the
kind of weather we are likely to experi-
ence, and after the experiences of the past
season it will be difficult to say just when
certain horticultural operations should
be performed, as the condition of the
weather may be just the reverse of what
may, in general, be anticipated. It will
be prudent torall cultivators to note just
what the most favorable conditions are
for certain operations and to seize the
opportunity when it presents itself,
rather than to follow any hard and fast
rules tor such matters. As experience is
the best schoolmaster, many practical
lessons may have been learned during the
past season. There are always those
who are ready to take risks and if these
planters are not overtaken by mishap they
may repeat the experiment, and others
may follow their example, but either may
rue it.

A large number of hardy nympha-as
may, as a rule, be planted in April, espe-

they will assuredly rot. The same state
of affairs i« even more pronounced in the
case ot nelumbiums ot all kinds, and it
is not unusual for people to call for these
just as early in the season as for hardy
nymphteas, and with fatal result. It is
an unnatural desire to obtain, in the
shortest period, a full grown and devel-
oped plant, but nature will not be forced
and we must learn patience.

Perhaps no better month than June can
be selected for planting hardy nympb.-cas,
as well as tender; also nelumbiums and
victorias, especially the latter where no
artificial heat is applied. In the case of
hardy nymphjeas they take hold at once
and some varieties will give a good aver-
age of flowers, but if not, there is the
assurance of an established plant and an
early start at the right time the follow-
ing spring. The same holds good with
nelumbiums, and while it may be too
late to procure tubers, pot grown plants
will do even better. In no case expect
the same results from a newly planted
specimen as from an established one, be
it the first or second season.

With the first spring-like temperature
there is a general feeling that tender
plants should be out, but if stock is
moved and we experience such sudden
changes as befell us in April and May this
year, we come to realize that tender
nympha:as are very sensitive to such
changes. The end of May or beginning
of [une is by no means late for planting
1 these. Have the plants as well advanced
■ as is practicable andil the weather is set-
tled, the temperature of the air and water
at summer heat and climbing above it,
the plants will grow at a tropical aait.

Victorias may be planted in May if
artificial heat can be given and the young
plants protected overhead as well as by
the desired water temperature, but
where no heat is applied do not risk vic-

PORTE MONUMENTALE-QRAND ENTRANCE TO THE PARIS EXPOSITION.

cially in the middle Atlantic states, but
even here a number of varieties with soft
rhizomes, of the odorata type, will suffer,
and it is not infrequent that one hears
complaints that such and such a plant
never grew. Although these plants are
hardy in a certain sense they are very
liable to sufferif removed or transplanted
when the conditions of the weather are
such that they do not start into active
growth at once. If they do not grow

toria plants out of doors before the mid-
dle ot June. One must be guided by the
conditions of the weather and locality.
In mountainous districts, high latitudes
and where cold nights are experienced in
summer, it is risky to plant at all, even
such a pronounced hardy variety as
Victoria Trickeri.

During the past two or three years an
insect pest has put in an appearance
early in the season in different sections.

This is a leaf miner. Its appearance is
somewhat similar to a rose-leaf slug,
having a large head and diminishing to
the other extremity. Its presence is
easily detected by a fantastic scroll or
etching on the leaf and on examination
it will be found that the larva has tun-
neled and consumed that part of the leaf.
The leaves so affected soon become of
little benefit to the plant, which is con-
sider ibly weakened. This pest succumbs
very readily to an application of weak
kerosene emulsion with a spray pump.
A sporatic disease sometimes attacks
aquatic plants and the leaves present
symptoms similar to the violet spot.
This also succumbs to an application of
weak Bordeaux mixture, the old formula
orammoniacal solution. This fungicide
also destroys various forms of confervoid
growth, often seen in ponds, having an
appearance of thready scum. A weak
solution will have no ill effect on fish.
W.\i. TniCKEB.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

SPECI.\IEN PLANTS.

We have just finished shifting ourspeci-
men plants into 11 inch pots. Good,
rich, turfy loam, with an admixture of
charcoal and a sprinkling of Clay's fer-
tilizer, was the compost used. Good
drainage is essential. Our soil is light,
so we pot firmly. The plants must be
watered sparingly until new roots are
formed. To get them waterlogged now
would mean a serious loss of foliage. Of
late years it has been our custom to
grow our specimens indoors and in this
case we have complete control of the
watering. Where outdoor culture is
practiced it would be advisable to keep
the plants in frames until a good start is
made, and this would shed water in
case of a heavy rain. When growing
plants outdoors they should be plunged
in some clean material like coal ashes or
sand, about three feet apart so as togive
plenty of room for watering, tying and
other incidental work. It is also advis-
able to place a brick under each pot to
keep out worms and ensure the free pas-
sage of water.

Stopping is an important operation,
and one not generally understood. No
regular time can be named for this work;
it should be done almost every day, or as
soon as a shoot is observed outgrowing
the others. The idea is to keep the
plants evenly balanced. It should never
be necessary to stop the plants hard,
as the shoots thus treated do not break
so well as when merely the tips are
taken. Neither can any date be named
for discontinuing this operation. W. H.
Lincoln makes a good plant naturally;
so do many others. In a general way
we stop pinching about the tenth of
August.

Indoors the plants must be kept free
from insect pests by frequent fumigating.
Red spider will give a good deal of
trouble and, if neglected, will injure the
buds at blooming time so that they fail
to expand properly. Outdoors the nomad
spiders, and ladybird beetle larv£e do
good service in keeping down insects,
and frequent sprayings during bright
weather help, and besides, are conducive
to the growth of clean healthy foliage.
T. D. Hatfield.

Des Moines, Ia. — The Iowa Seed Com-
pany is experiencing a good trade. They
put up eight new houses last year and
will add four more this season besides
rebuilding several others.

rgoc.

The American Florist.

1351

E&hibits of bulbous plants ;it the Trocadero.
Exhibits in th« Palace ol" Horticulture.

Exhibits' in the Palace of Horticulture.
Exhibits of fruit trees along rhe Seine.

AT THE PARIS EXPOSITION.

Paris.

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The Porte Monumentale, which is the
main entrance to the exposition, is, as is
well known, located on the Place de la
Concorde, close to the gardens of the
Tuileries. At that same place begins the
beautiful Champs Elysees, leading to the
Bois de Boulogne, which are without
rival in the world. About 400 years ago
that famous promenade was covered by
small residences surrounded by gardens,
meadows and cultivated land. Mary de
Medicis bought that part of the land
extending along the Seine and had it
transformed, in the year 1616, into three
alleys lined with rows of elms and closed
at both ends with iron gates. The
princess and her court used the prome-
nade, then just a.'^ nowadays known
under the name of Cours la Reine, for
taking a drive when in need of an airing.
The trees planted in 1616 were cut away
and replaced by others in the year 1723.
The rest of the land, extending on the
opposite side towards the Faubourg St.
Honore, was tillage and rabbit hunting
ground. In 1670 that extensive plain,

covering the whole quarter called the
Roule, was also planted with trees and
converted into avenues interspersed with
lawns. The new promenade, was at first
denominated firand Cours, but soon
after received the name of Champs
Elysees, which has never been changed.
The central alley, which was the most
spacious, began on the Place de la
Concorde and ended on the Place de
I'Etoile, where afterward the Arch of
Triumph was erected. In 1765 the
superintendent, de Marigny, had the
whole Champs Elysees replanted and
remodeled. Numerous alleys were added
and the old ones improved, and for a
long time no changes were made to de
Marigny's plan, if we except the two
equestrian statues called Marly's Horses
placed by the Convention at the entrance
of the grand avenue, and which still exist
on the same spot, and the establishment
of several fountains under the reign of
Louis Philippe. It is true that several
cafes, a circus, a panorama and, on the
occasion of the Universal Exposition of
1855, the Palace of Industry were con-
structed, but all these attractions did
not allure the Parisians. The carriages
going to the Bois de Boulogne and the
neighboring inhabitants having leisure,
were, when no festivals were given, the
customary visitors to the long, monoto-
nous and dusty avenues. To remedy the
evil the city council conceived the idea of
transforming into gardens, flower beds
and groups of rare shrubs the greater
part of the Champs Elysees. On each
side of the leading entrance to the Palace

of Industry two large fountains were
constructed. Around the palace summer
concerts (cafes chantants) were estab-
lished, and scattered among the trees
all kinds of amusements and various
theaters were erected. The scheme met
with great success and has made the
Champs Elysees the most popular prome-
nade of Paris, and probably the finest in
the world. I ts superficies is about 190,000
meters (yards) and the expenses for trans-
forming it have amounted to less than
$300,000. The old Palace of Industry,
which for many years was a very popular
building, well known to all foreigners,
was pulled down a couple of years ago
to make room for two new palaces which
rank among the finest buildings in Paris
and will add largely to the success ot the
exposition.

We are just now enjoying the second
show of flowers and fruits at the exposi-
tion. Vilmorin, Andrieux & Co. secured
several first prizes, one for a splendid col-
lection of vegetables, including the lead-
ing kinds of radishes, lettuces, onions,
peppers, etc.; another for several grand
lots of calceolarias and single and double
cinerarias, and a third one for their col-
lection of annual and biennial open-
ground flowers, which comprised nearly
their whole catalogue. We noted among
these flowers the following as deserving
to be grown on a larger scale in the
United States: CoUinsia bicolor candi-
dissima; erysimum, dwarf compact,
golden yellow; Eschscholtzia Douglasii,
GamolepisTagetes.Kaulfussiaamelloides,
Layia elegans, Leptosyne maritima.

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Linaria reticulata aureo-purpurea, Cal-
endula pluvialis, Myosotis alpestris,
indigo blue; Nycterinia selaginoides, very
nice border plant; Schizanthus Grahami,
bright rose; Gilia dichotoma, Sphenogyne
speciosa, Venidium calendulaceum, all of
which are annuals very easily grown.

Ferard, Paris, showed a beautiful col-
lection of perennial plants, with perfect
specimensofaquilegia, hybrids of COL- rulea;
Alyssum saxatile compactum, Alyssum
maritimum, double white; Doronicum
gloriosum grandiflorum, Doronicum Par-
dalianches. Erysimum ochroleucum, with
very large flowers; Heuchera sanguniea.
Lychnis Lagasco;, Phlox divaricate
two fine varieties, white and blue; Phlox
Nelsoni (new) Phlox nivalis atropurpurea,
Primula Auricula, Primula Japonica,
Primula cortusoides amoena grandiflora,
Pyrethrum carneum, single, very fine;
Viola comuta Papilio (new), Trollius
Japonicus, etc.

Lemoine, Nancy, staged a grand col-
lection of double lilac flowers, with
several novelties not yet named. Among
the older kinds attracting the attention
may be mentioned: Negro, dark colored;
Mme. Casimir Perier and Alphonse
Lavallee, both white; Abel Carriere,
light lilac; Charles Baltet, lilac, and
Virginite, rose. He exhibited also several
varieties of deutzias and some plants of
the new Deutzia discolor floribunda,
which is a splendid shrub. Defresne,
\'itry, won the first prize for his great
collection of standard roses, Levesque,
as member of the jury, not competing
with his fine collection of bush roses.
Nab»nnand, Golfe Juan, got the first
prize for a good show of cut roses and
carnations.

Simon, the cactus grower, as usual
had the finest display of phyllocactus
and epiphyllum. His phyllocacti Edouard
Andre, Talleyrand, Jules Simon, Neuberti,
Dr. Hemo, crenatus roseus, Raveandii,
Kermesinus magnus, Mr. Forest, auran-
tiacus superbus, AbelChatenay and Rose
Unique were grand plants not easily
rivalled. Moser had the best collection
ol Azalea Pontica and Azalea mollis.
Seidel, ot Dresden, was in the field with a
beautiful show of Azalea Indica and
secured first prize for it. His specimens ol
Azalea Indica Hesee, carmine; Le Flam-
beau, deep scarlet; Wm. Scheurer, red,
Hermann Seidel, rose, and Schnee, white,
could not have been better grown. The
following firms also received first prizes:
Dalle & Cappe, for their orchids; Valle-
rand, for his gloxinias and bulbous plants;
Dessert, for his peonies; Nonin, for his
Primula Auricula; Paillet.forhis paonies
and clematis. Billiard & Barre received
a second prize tor a collection of cannas
in flower.

Your countrymen had a fine display of
apples and secured several first prizes.
The shows of the New York state com-
mission, Illinois State Horticultural
Society and Missouri State Horticultural
Society deserve special mention. The
Crimean united exhibition of apples and
pears, although not large, also received
a first prize with good conditioned speci-
mens of the following apples: Reinette
Simirenko, Reinette d'Oberdeck, Reinette
Grand 'mere, Reinette de Champagne,
Reinette d'Orleans„Reinette d'Angleterre,
Reine des Reinettes, Cal ville White Winter,
Kosoubasch, Sary Sinap, a curious egg-
shaped apple, and the pears Bergamotte
Esperance and Wergouleuse.

The leading feature at the last meeting
of the horticultural society, held on May
9, was a collection of lilacs. The follow-
ing sorts, Casimir Perier and Mr.
Lemoine, both double white; Lucie

Baltet, distinct rose color; Marie Legraye,
very large flowered single white; Berenger,
very large flowered dark lilac; Souvenir
de Louis Spath, fine single dark colored;
Macrostachne, single, charming rose-
colored, were among the best.

After having been threatened, four
weeks ago, with the loss of their crops
through an excess of moisture, our
farmers began, at the end of April, to
fear the same fate through the drought
which was then prevailing. The rain
which fell in March and during the first
fortnight of April had endangered many
crops. Then came a spell of cold weather
and a parching wind which baked the
surface of the soil and made a crust which
was very detrimental to the plant growth.
Our growers were anxiously waiting for
some rain to transplant their radishes
and other roots, when, on May 6 and 7,
we had two storms loUowed by heavy
rains which were a great boon to the
farmers around Paris. The growers in
western France were less lucky and com-
plain bitterly of the drought. But, on
the other hand, it is perhaps fortunate
that there is little moisture in the atmos-
phere, lor, alter a spell of warm weather
in thebeginningof May, the thermometer
is again dropping at night almost to the
freezing point and one frost would result
in a loss of millions to the vineyardists,
who just now are in their most critical
petiod. The fruit trees with their roots
going deep into the soil did not sufler
from the effect of the changeable weather.
They are fast flowering and, although
the northerly, cold, dry wind caused many
flower buds to drop, there are so many
left on the trees that if only one hall

Boston.

MEMOHIAL DAY TRADE BREAKS ALL PRE-
VIOUS RECORDS.— UNUSUAL DEMAND FOR
ALL COLORED FLOWERS. — ROSES VERY
SCARCE. — COUNTRY DEMAND AT ITS
HEIGHT. — HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
ENDORSES PLANS, LETS CONTRACTS AND
SELLS OUT ON TBEMONT STREET.— RHO-
DODENDRON SHOW POSTPONED ONB
WEEK. — BEGONIAS WIN CERTIFICATE OF
MERIT. — HEMLOCK HILL ENDANGERED.
—DAHLIAS AND SALMON. — OTHER NOTES.

Decoration day caught everybody nap-
ping in Boston this year. Growers who
had roses by the thousands last year
could count but hundreds this time. The
shortage seems to have been general and
the demand upon the wholesalers from
the entire New England territory — the
best flower consuming district on the
continent — was something unprece-
dented. That roses and carnations, buy-
ers selection as to color and quality,
could not be obtained, appears to have
astonished the incredulous natives
beyond measure and the poor wholesal-
ers had to take many a walloping over
the telephone and otherwise, at the
hands and tongues of enraged buyers
i who would not take no for an answer.
The fancy grades ot roses, however, were
not wanted; they seldom are for Decora-
tion day. Ordinary quality at every day
prices had the call and many thousands
more roses could have been disposed of
to easily pleased buyers at from $4. to $G
a hundred. As it was every remnant was
eagerly seized and the same may be said
of carnations, particularly the colored
sorts. There was a lively call tor colored

PARTIAL VIEW OF THE PALACE OF HORTICULTURE AT THE PARIS EXPOSITION.

result in fruit we may rely upon a good
fruit year.

The amateur rose growers complain
bitterly that mostoftheirteaand yellow-
colored varieties were killed last winter,
while the hardier kinds .did not suffer.

The exposition is progressing and by
the beginning of June will be in good
shape. Parisian.

Chatham, N. J.— Hitchings & Co. are
building three 150-foot rose houses for
J. T. Wagner, who is a new addition to
the rose growing fraternity in this town.

flowers of any kind. If any one could
have placed 10,000 pa;onies or double red
tulips within reach a good profit would
have been available. Of astilbe and
single stocks there appeared to be almost
an over-supply. The unusually cold
spring had necessitated, apparently, a
little over-forcing on the astilbe at the
last moment, for when allowed to remain
out of water a little while it seemed to
wilt sooner than usual. Lilies were in
brisk demand although, like the astilbe,
most of those seen showed traces of flim-
siness due to a high temperature. Out-
door flowers were different in character

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1353

from what we are accustomed to see at
Decoration day in Boston. Lily of the
valley was in perfect condition; lilacs just
opening and snowballs, hawthorns,
deutzias, etc., were much missed, nothing
of that kind being yet in bloom, even in
the most favored spots. The record vvas
surely broken on violets, there being
quite a few of them in from various
sources. The plant business broke all
previous records. Country trade was
proportionately much better than that
enjoyed by the city retailers.

The Massachusetts Horticultural Soci-
ety's property on Treraont street has
been sold for $600,000, the building to
be vacated on or before May 1, 1901.
On Saturday, May -'G, a special meeting
of the society was called by President
Appleton to take final action on the plans
for a new building presented by the build-
ing committee for approval, and to con-
sider the request of that committee that
$60,000 more be appropriated in addition
to the original amount of $225,000 for the
construction of the new hall. But slight
opposition to the recommendations of
the building committee was manifested,
the beauty, convenience and appropriate-
ness of the proposed new structure being
bevond criticism, and the society's
endorsement was given by a vote of 182
in favor and 14 in opposition. Con-
tracts were signed on May 29, and build-
ing operations will begin at once. The
location, which was secured at a cost of
$225 000 for the land one year ago, is at
the junction of Massachusetts and Hunt-
ington avenues in the Back Bay section
of the city and directly opposite the new
Music hall now nearing completion.

The annual rhododendron show which
was scheduled to take place on June 6
and 7 has, owing to the backwardness
of the season, been postponed until June
12 and 13. There was a small exhibition
at Horticultural Hall on May 26, the
most interesting feature being a group of
begonias from R. & J. Farquhar & Co.,
including B. semperflorens Boule de
Neige, Gloire du Montet, Nancy and
Triomphe de Lorraine; also B. Glorie de
Lorraine nana compacta. Profusion and
Vesuve. A certificate of merit was
awarded. Boule de Neige is a grand
doublewhite and attracted especial admi-
ration.

The plan of the Metropolitan sewer
commission provides for a tunnel under
the famed hemlock hill at the Arnold
Arboretum. Great concern is felt lest
this should endanger the lives of the hem-
lock trees that cover the hill. It is hoped
that a slight change in the route of the
sewer may be agreed to for the safety of
the grove, which is the finest in this sec-
tion of the United States.

Welch Bros, have had a rarity this
week, for the season, in some fine dahlia
blooms. A still greater attraction on
Saturday was a handsome salmon which
lay in state in the ice chest. It bore an
inscription dated at Bucksport, Me.,
stating that it had been caught by F. H.
Moses directly opposite his office. Maine
men are to be envied at all times.

Mrs. Peter Barker died at her home on
Pleasant street, Canton, on May 28,
after a long illness. Her husband, one
son and one daughter survive her.

Messrs. P. O'Mara, Warren Bird and
Prof. L. C. Elson were guests of the Hor-
ticultural Club at its May meeting.

There was a sharp frost in this section
on the night of May 28, and market gar-
den crops were generally injured.

H. E. Hartford has failed. Liabilities
estimated at $1,237.05; assets none.
In town: Alfred Dimmock, incognito.

Philadelphia.

MEMORIAI, HAY TKADK SATISFACTORY BUT
NOT INCREASING. — WHOLESALBKS BUSY
WITH SHiri'ING BUSINESS. — PRICES.—
CEMETERY PLANTERS RUSHED -MICHELI,
TO ENLARGE HIS BUILDING.— RHODODEN-
DRONS IN FINE SHAPE.— VARIOUS DOINGS.

Decoration day, the last floral holiday
of the season, was a success from a trade
point of view. The weather was perfect,
the demand good for flowers and prices
satisfactory. The floral feature of the
day is not gaining ground in this neigh-
borhood, at least. There are, of course,
quantities of flowers used for cemetery
adornment, in addition to the regular
everyday business, but the demand for
this purpose is, if anything, diminishing.
The wholesale men say they never were
so busy at this time, having to guard
every consignment of flowers received, so
that shipping orders taken earlier in the
week should not remain unfilled. Prices,
on account of the out of town demand,
jumped up considerably, carnations
advancing 50 cents to $1 per hundred.
Roses were also moved up a notch or
two, $6 to $8 being asked for the best
teas and Kaiserins, Beauties selling for
$1.50 to $2.50 per dozen. P;eonies were
a great help, large quantities selling for
from $4 to $5 per hundred. Sweet peas
were also in demand at from 300 to 400 for
$1. They are in from outside now and
are becoming very plentiful. There was
an abundance of lily of the valley at $2
to $4, the former for "frame" flowers,
the latter for the outside stock. There
were but few longiflorums, Mr. Craig,
who has made a specialty of these for
Decoration day for several years past,
not forcing any this season.

The "cemetery florists," those adjacent
to the cities of the dead, have had a very
busy time. Westcott Bros, and Alburger,
at Laurel Hill, have had all they could
possibly do, while the same story is
heard from their brethren in other parts
of the city. There are now scarcely any
bedding plants left for sale, the growers
of this class of stock having sold out
cleaner than at any time in the past ten
years.

H. F. Michell has had a fine business
the past season and especially so this
spring. He has just closed a contract for
a large addition to his already large
store. The back building is to be raised
four stories, which will bring it on a level
with the front part, and then an addi-
tional floor is to be built over all. This
will almost double Mr. Michell's storage
capacity and gave him much needed
room for his rapidly growing business.

The rhododendrons in the park are
now at their best and are indeed a beau-
tiful sight. Some very fine specimens of
Ghent azaleas are also in bloom. Japan-
ese maples, of which there is quite a col-
lection, are also very fine, their new and
brilliant colored foliage making them
noticeable for a long distance.

June weddings will now keep the boys
busy for the next week or two. There
are quite a few rather elaborate affairs
booked that should use up a quantity of
flowers and bring out some new ideas in
decorating.

Rupert Kienle has moved a few doors
nearer Chestnut street, into the store
lately occupied by Alfred Hoag. In his
old store he has placed a stock of cigars,
to smoke out, so to speak, any would-be
competitors.

Albert Knapper has a novelty in the
shape of some pots of edelweiss. They
are in 3 inch pots, each with a flower
and create quite a sensation, particularly

with people who have seen them bloom-
ing in Switzerland.

Jacob Becker will soon be off to Europe.
Azaleas for next year will receive his par-
ticular attention, which means something
extra fine in his Easter stock in 1901.

K.

St. Louis.

EVERYHODY TIREDOFTHE TEADE-STIFLINO
STREET CAR STRIKE. — NO IMPROVEMENT
YET APPARENT.— A GROWES MAKES HIS
PILE.— OTHER NOTES.

The street car strike is still on, and in
consequence business has not improved
over last week. Decoration day has
cleaned out considerable cheap stock;
otherwise trade is as poor as last reported.
This is the twenty-fifth day of the strike
and to say that the florists, who are one
of many classes, are disgusted with the
state of aflairs is putting it mildly. The
southern and northern portions of town
must be reached by wagons, and no one
takes the trip either way unless it is
absolutely necessary to do so. A few
retailers are getting $1.50 to $2 for
mixed roses, while the average is 75
cents. Some fine coreopsis is seen, which
brings 10 cents to 15 cents. Carnations
on the street have firmed up to 15 cents,
but this grade can not be compared with
that bringmg 25 cents in the stores.
Cape flowers sell for 5 cents each.

The Eden Floral Company, located at
3838 Finney avenue, is advertising its
business for sale at a reasonable figure,
as is also J. VanCampenhondt, a grower
on St. Louis avenue. The latter says he
has made all he wants and wishes to
retire to his home in Belgium. Good for
him.

The unusual sight of a florist's store
without flowers on view is presented this
week at the Art Floral Company's place
on Morgan street. The windows and
counter are tastily decorated with palms
and other green goods exclusively.

A well known Washington avenue
drug store has been selling flowers at
cheap prices. It seems well that there
are such outlets for stock that otherwise
would be dumped out by many florists
and wholesalers.

Young's have on sale lemon lily at
$1 per dozen stems. This is a plant of
pure yellow color and delightful fragrance.

Strong, well-flowered plants of double
feverfew are exhibited in Ostertag Bros.'
window on Washington avenue. M.

Providence, R. I.— Miss O'Connor,
daughter of Timothy O'Connor, is danger-
ously ill.

Chelsea, Mass.— W. E. Hixon & Co.
are successors to J. B. Oldreive at 798
Broadway.

Nashua, N. H.— E. Ray Shaw has
become a partner in the firm of Aug,
Gaedeke & Co.

Fremont, 0.— A. S. Horn has secured
the establishment and business of Joseph
Wetzel and will effect a consolidation.

Sycamore, III.— E. E. Boynton is
removing his greenhouses to the vacant
property he recently purchased on Syca-
more street.

Garrisons, X. Y.— Hitchings & Co.
have contracted to build a fine combina-
tion growing house and work room for
W. C. Osborne.

Pawtucket, R. I.— Robt. Anderson,
employed at Oak Grove Cemetery,
attempted suicide on Thursday, May 17,
by cutting his throat with a razor.

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AMERICAN FLORIST CO., CHICAGO.

The grower of bedding material who
is not getting profitable prices has only
himself to blame this season.

It Is asserted that the prices of small
sizes of window glass, under 20-inch, is
likely to advance because of shortage in
supply.

J. H. Thoy, of "The Rosary," New
York, informs us that bromeliads were
used as floral receptacles in England
many years ago.

The straws which show which way
the winds blow seem to all be drifting
toward New York at a pace which
insures arrival in August.

G. H. Crane has been, without doubt,
the carnation of the year so far as the
demand for cuttings goes, and one good
grower has kept a record which shows a
production of 92 5 cents worth of cut
blooms per plant thus far since benching
last fall.

The Sweet Pea Conference.

The sweet pea conference and exhibi-
tion, in celebration of the bi-centenary of
this flower, will be held at the Crystal
Palace, London, Eng., July 20 and 21.
Papers will be read as follows: "The
History of the Sweet Pea," by S. P.
Dicks; "The Evolution and Improvement
of the Sweet Pea," by J. Eckford and C.
A. Curtis; "Classification of Sweet Peas,"
by W. P. Wright; "Sweet Peas in Amer-
ica," by W. T. Hutchins; "Some New
Points in the Cultivation and Decorative
Use of the Sweet Pea," by H. Dunkin,
The secretary is Richard Dean, Ranelagh
Road, Ealing, London, W., Eng., to
whom all communications should be
addressed.

Copiousness and Consistency.

It is unfortunate that some horticult-
ural writers and writers for the florists'
press sacrifice accuracy, consistency, con-
ciseness and all other desirable qualities
in grinding out enough drivel to fill a
certain amount of space. We are forcibly
reminded of this in glancing over the
efiiisions of a gentleman who seems to
have a contract to fill two pages and
upward weekly— we did not say weakly
— in one of our contemporaries. He poses
as a final authority on all subjects under
the sun, from public policy to private
morals. One may derive a deal of quiet
amusement from some of his gems of
inconsistency if time is taken to extract
them from the mass of twaddle in which
they are buried. Forinstance, on May 3,

he says: "Instead of leaving experiments
to government schools, every greenhouse
has its maniac, victim or subject, and the
result is pitiable." Now on May 24 he
states: "Ours is mostly a trade of experi-
ment and we should not hesitate to
indulge in it when planting out."

If any one takes it seriously, this sort
of stuff is likely to do great mischief.
The first quotation refers more especially
to fertilizers, and there can hardly be a
more pernicious assertion. Every intelli-
gent and progressive grower is experi-
menting in this line, carefully, cautiously
and on a small scale, to be sure, but con-
tinually adapting to his own needs and
carrying further the excellent work of the
schools, and yet this gentleman must
call all such men maniacs. On the other
hand if there is any part of the business
in which experimenting is reprehensible, it
is when planting for some one else. One
kas no right to take a customer's money
and plant anything which he does not
know from previous experience will
surely be a success. It must be tried on
the dog first.

Greenhouse Building.

No. Easton, Mass.— John McFarland,
commercial house 17x70, one 27x103.

Whitinsville, Mass.— Mrs. J. S. Whitin,
conservatory 25x127, one 31x4-1. Ed.
Whitin, conservatory 24x43.

Brewster's Neck, Conn.— J. T. Peckham,
commercial house.

Herkimer, N. \^ — Jas. Barclay, com-
mercial house.

Hyde Park, Yt.— C. A. Knight, con-
servatory.

Morris'ville, Conn.— C. W. Fitch, con-
servatory.

Philadelphia, Pa.— Fairmount Park,
rose house.

Des Moines, la.— Iowa Seed Co., four
houses.

Marshallton, Pa.— C. W. Loller, one
house.

Ashland, Pa.— Mrs. Moutler, commer-
cial house.

Saugus, Mass.— A. Rhodes, house 20x

New Haven, Conn. —John H.Slocombe,
two violet houses, 12x150.

Bangor, Me.— Carl Beers, four houses.

Louisville, Ky.— Jacob Schultz, range
of houses. C. H. Kunzman, carnation
house 24x120.

St. Paul, Minn.— R. C. Sieger, three
houses 14x200, one 8x200.

Chicago.

STORY OF A VERY BUSY WEEK. — MEMORIAL
DAY BUSINESS EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS
AND BREAKS ALL RECORDS. — RED FLOW-
ERS IN GREATEST FAVOR. — SHIPPING
TRADE VERY HEAVY. — OUTDOOR ARTISTS
TO CONVENE NEXT TUESDAY.— P. I'ONIES
lUST COMING. — VARIOUS ITE.MS OF VARY-
ING IMPORT.

There is not a dissenting opinion as to
the increasing importance of Memorial
day from the florists' point of view. Last
year the Memorial day trade eclipsed
previous records for the season, and this
week the area of totality, as the astrono-
mers said of the little afiair of the sun,
included every wholesale house in this
market, and to say that last year's sales
were thrown into shadow means a very
great deal. It is true that a large pro-
portion of the business was on shipping
orders, but the local buying was rather
more than usual. A peculiarity very
generally noticed was that the trade,
instead of being confined to the second
dav preceding the holiday, extended over

the two days preceding, and Tuesday's
sales were very nearly as great as Mon-
day's, which is quite unusual. I )f certain
kinds of material there was enough and
to spare, but of roses, particularly
Beauties, Meteors and Perles, there was
a marked shortage. In fact. Beauties
began to be hard to obtain several days
before the demand showed any consider-
able increase. There were pa'onies enough
to supply all legitimate trade and leave
large quantities of inferior stock for the
fakirs, and carnations were in equal
supply with the single exception that
reds were in such demand that some
indifferent material was forced to uses
for which nothing but the best will
usually suffice. Of the specialties there
were all that the market required, cape
jasmine, pansies, sweet peas, lilies, corn
flowers and others, but pretty nearly
everything sold out with a little forcing
upon occasion. The only items of which
there could be any complaint were white
carnations, Harrisii and marguerites.
Of course Wednesday wasn't much, but
Thursday brought an excellent business,
and on the whole this week has been
eminently satisfactory.

The indications point to an eminently
successful meeting of the American Park
and Outdoor Art Association, at the Art
Institute next week Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday. The gentlemen in charge
have assurances of an attendance which
will be representative of the outdoor
artists of the country, and a sufficient
sum has been contributed by friends of
the work to insure a satisfactory enter-
tainment. Not the least of the pleasur-
able features of the programme are the
opportunities afforded of visiting some
of the parks and other places where
examples of the horticultural progress of
the middle west are to be seen.

Last year the only pa^onies in this
market for Memorial day were those
held in cold storage. This year they are
just beginning to come in, the local
growers having thus far cut only a few,
and those the eaily red. They were sold
by thousands this week.

Cannas are in strong demand again
this season. The favorites, like Leonard
Vaughan, Egandale, Chicago and Mme.
Crozy have been sold out for a month;
2V'2inch stock has retailed at $1.50 and
4inch at $2 per dozen.

J. A. Budlong reports as a marked
feature of the season's trade in rose
plants that Meteor is little in demand,
and yet Meteor roses have been at a
premium in this market almost all winter.

E. E. Pieser says that there were more
flowers in this market on Monday and
Tuesday of this week than in any two
days of the years that have gone before.

Bassett & Washburn state that May 29,
1900, has gone on record as the day upon
which they shipped the greatest number
of boxes of cut flowers in their business
experience.

George Keinberg is pretty well sold out
of carnation cuttings, in which he has
done a big business this year, but is still
shipping a great deal of rose stock.

Gus Lang is making something of a
success of the plant business down town.
Just now it is a lot of young rubbers
which he is displaying.

From present indications there will be
Harrisii all the year around this time,
Poehlmann Bros., among others, having
a good many yet to come.

F. F. Benthey is wiring his establish-
ment f6r electric light preparatory to a
thorough cleaning up.

W. E. Lynch has been attending to
business during the past few days, though

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7 HE American Florist.

1365

still weak from the elVects of his recent
attack of pneumonia.

A. L. Vaughan reports good business
in bulbs, but says the season closed
much earlier than usual.

McKellar & Winterson are e(iuipped
with a nice line of commencement special-
ties.

A. De Thier succeeds James Jensen as
superintendent of Humboldt Park.

New York.

SUPPLY SHOKTENED AND PRICES WBLI.
MAINTAINED. — .VEMORIAL DAY TRADE NOT
REMARKABLE BUT GOOD.-M ARRET WELL
UNDER CONTROL.

Cool weather tor the past week has
shortened up the cut flower product; con-
sequently there has not been an over-
abundance tor the Decoration day supply.
While the high-class trade has been any-
thing but brisk, still the general demand
has been suSicient to keep the market
pretty well cleaned up, so that at present
writing wholesalers' iceboxes are empty,
except for odds and ends. A fair per-
centage of roses that can be classed as
good for the season are coming in, and
these are disposed ot readily at fair
figures. The cut of American Beauties
has shortened up within the past ten
days and of those received a large pro-
portion are imperfect. When passable,
they sell tairly well this week. Carna-
tions had been going at from 50 cents to
$1 50 per hundred up to the day preced-
ing Decoration day, when they advanced
to $1.50 and $2.50 for such varieties as
Scott, White Cloud, Hill and red varie-
ties. Fancy sorts are not in sufficient
demand to bring very much more. The
supply of Jacqs and Brunners is insignifi-
cant. Harrisii lilies have advanced to
$6 and $8 under the pressure of the
holiday demand. There is the usual
quantity of snowballs and other outdoor
flowers in market, but they are not
wanted. P.-eonies are in and bring from
$6 to $8 when in good condition.
Decoration day trade is generally reported
as good by the wholesalers, owing to
Hght shipments, whereby the market has
been kept under control and steady con-
ditions maintained.

The first summer exhibition of the
American Rose Society will be held in the
winter garden ot the Eden Musee on
June 12, 13 and 14. Many valuable
special premiums are offered. Schedules
can be procured from Leonard Barron,
secretary, 136 Liberty street. New York.

Plant trade has been excellent all the
spring and has been unprecedented this
week. Price seems to cut little figure
with the buyers so long as the quality is
right.

L Eisenberg, of Stein way, Long Island,
was before the magistrate last Monday
morning, charged withcrueltvtoa horse.

David Ward, father of C. W. Ward, of
Cottage Gardens, died atPontiac, Mich.,
May 29.

August Rhotert will sail on the Fuerst
Bismarck on June 28, tor Europe.

Messrs. Hodgson and Siebrecht went
to Newport this week.

Alfred Dimmock sails on June 9.

Visitors: T. J. McRonald, Hartford,
Conn.; Wm. Fell, Hexham, England.

SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE.

AdTentBementB under tbts 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 ander this head.

Ever; paid subscriber to the Amsbioan Florist
tor the year I'.KIO Is entitled to a flve-Une want adv.
(Bltnatlons only} free to be used at any time daring
the year.

SITUATION WANTED- By a florist In private
place; competent. W. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTKD-By a Hrst-class camat'on
Krower: willing tu work: s years' experience. Ref-
erences. Stale wBKes Address

Marion Mokoan. ClarksvlUe. Tenn.

SITUATION WANTKI) By man nnd wife, to take
O entire charge. Man Is a Krower and wife floral
deslKner Man strictly temperate. Good recommen-
dations. Write for full particulars. Address

S.MYTHB. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTKD-By IhorouBlily reliable,
all-around grower: Uerman; married. I.lfeexpe-
rlence: competent to till any position— private, com-
mercial or Institution. Understands yet^etables under
Klass. Al references. Address

FLORiBT :ilOti. care Am. Florist.

ANTED- A boy from lo to l.s years of age. as
apprentice lu my greenhouses.

.los. I.Alio. Jollet. III.

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aNTKD~A young man for store and ureenhouee.
Send leferences to H. (T Halle.

o4S W. MadlHOO 8t..ChIcaK0.

WANTED— Address of Louis Truxler, a practical
and omameDtal tlorlst

Thos B. Btll. Bakersfleld, Cal

W

ANTED— A few good men na assistant rose
groffers and helpers Apply to

Bassett & WAsaRCTBN. Illrsdale. III.

W

ANTED TO KBNT-A place In good condition, Of
from 4000 to t;OoO feet of glass. Address

Scotch, care American Florist, Chicago.

WANTED— Boy to learn the greenhouse business
of growing roses ana carnation. In answering
state age. Address Jno Wvlano. De Haven. Pa.

WANTED— Two young men, able to take charge of
a range of rose hou»es. Must be experienced
men. References. Apply to

EMIL BUETTNKK. Park Ridge, HI.

WANTED— Gardener that thorouRhly understands
the srowlng of plants for store trade. State
wages, and address at once, with particulars.
Williams Bay Floral Co . Williams Bay, Wis.

F

OK SALE OR RENT— Six greenhouses, dwelling.
Bargain. W. L. Winn, White Halt. III.

FOR BALE— Free fuel, 5000 feet glass Great chance
for florists or gardeners. Only S600 cash. Account
sickness. Write quick. Free Fuel, care Am. Florist.

InOR SALE— Greenhouse olant. 25 000 feft of slass:
' place as good as new, 2',i acres of land with good
dwelling house, barn, etc.; li miles from court house.
Chicago. W L, care American Florist, Chlcigo

FOR SALE-10,OUO feet of glnss. steam heating,
water works, ground and uflice: ail complete and
In running order. In city of 2UO0OO; next lo main
entrance to largest cemetery, best of trade. Best
reason for selling. Some cash required. Address
M M. care American Florist.

FOR SALE CHEAP— On Account of 111 healtb,
three grHenhouses, one 30x50 feet, two 12x.'»U feet,
with fine business. In a thriving city of 15 000 Inhab-
itants. Hot water system. Houses to ba moved A
splendid chance for a live man to make money. Small
competition. Address

105 Linn Street, Janesvllle, Wis.

A riirf '>pi)ortunity to one with capital; y ^Teen-
h'tus"' t'stabUshiuent. well stocked, of 9000 feet of
l;1;l3s, including lurgi' otlice; centrally lociLt<-'d;
built thn-e years ago, with latest iniprovem*'nts;
city of ,50.000 inhabitants, located in Colorado —
greiit health resort. No coin|irtition. Large fac-
tories with pay rolls of $400,000 to $500,000 per
month. Good rt.'asou for selling'. $f)000c:ish or in
payrat'uts. Inquire if you mean business,

J O Z. care Am. Florist, Chicaso.

For Sale

Thfe Greenhouses, 20x80 each, two short
span to south, one even span; steam heat,
five years old, best cypress material,
stocked with plants, etc. Possession
given immediately, bouses to be moved.
Good town, 5000 people. Sell altogether

only. ^Vrite for particulars

JOHN UEBER. Maryville. Mo.

FOR SALE

240 acres of land on Isthmus of Tehaunte-
pec, state of Vera Cruz, Mexico. For full
particulars write

ROLAND HUGHES,

846 New York Life BIdg. KANSAS CITY. MO.

A GREAT BARGAIN. ^J^iZl^.

5 new. 3 old. Located in :i city of more than 126,-
000 inhabitants, fronting the best known cemetery
in the state, where 55,000 are buried. Same place
sold March 1st, 1897. for 810.000.00, with two less
bouses than at present. Adjoining property sold
March 1st, 1900. at $22.50 perfront foot. Will sell
^i or H interest to the right party, a thorough
Jlorist preferred. Will giv3 more 'particulars in
regard tu heating, ventilating, etc., in fact a com-
plete diagram of same by writing. Address,

BARGAIN. Care Am. Florist. Chicago.

FOR SALE at a great sacrifice

STOCK OF PLANTS AND SIX QREENHOUSES

with latest. improvements, st'-ani heat, etc.; oppos-
ite cenictery. larg<' ground fronting main strf-t in
prosperous town <',lose toChicago; street car pa.sfi-
mg the door; best opportunity to secure excllent
investment and wfll-paying business. Rfuson
for 3'-lting. owner going to Europe.
S. Schallman & Co. .Room 1204. 138 Wash. St., Chicago

FOD ^Al F '^ llrst-class greenhouse business
I VI* O^LL. about 80 miles from Chicago.

Hav II,(J0O square feet of gilass and considerable
valuable ground. Located in central part of city
of about 20,000 population makes the property
quite high priced. Any live llorist with small
capital can purchase a fine range of glass very
reasonably; doing a fine business. Can give long
lease of ground with privilege of buying or will
sell part of ground. Everything is as good' ;. ,
new anil a bargain— a chance you won't often get.
Good reasons lor selling. Bon't inquire unless
you mean business. Ad's Florist, care Am. Florist.

LARGE GREENHOUSES and FLORAL

BUSINESS FOR SALE AT

A BARGAIN.

Centrally located in a nourishing and grow-
ing city of nearly 150,000 people. The
leading house in that line witliin a radius of
200 miles. A large ana fine trade with the
best class of customers. No house has a
better reputation. No debts of any kind.
This plant is offered for sale at a great bar-
gain because the proprietors have gone into
other business. Address for particu ars,

Q & C, care of this paper.

Who Wants ^
Them •

8.000to 10,000 lights DOUBLE THICK GLASS. 16.v24.
at $2.75 per box, (actual value $3.75 to $3.90 bo.\. )

One 40 H. P. HORIZONTAL BOILER in good con-
dition. Price $150.00.

200 red cedar posts, a lot of sash bars, veiitiU-
tors. rods, sills, etc.

All the above are in good condition, and can be
put on track promptly at Lansdowne station, P
W. *^ H. (♦; miles from Philadelphia.)

I purchased them ac the sale of the CONNOR
PLACE here, cheap, and \y\\\ sell again at a bar-
gain. Call or writ''.

W. L. REMENTER,

FLORIST. LANSDOWNE, PA.

FOR SALE

The Morris Floral Co.. Morris, 111., 61 miles west
of Chicago, doing a retail and wholesale business;
incorporated 1897; 20.000 feet of glass, doing a
business thac increases every vear: the increase
over 1899. was $1,282.61 up to April 1, 1900. The
reason for selling is that A. Mitting, Secretary
and Manager, is retiring and there is no one else
ill the company who understands the llorist busi-
ness. The property includes six acres of laud,
two houses and barn; everything up-to-date;
boiler capueity equal to 40,000 ft. of glass; all new
1897; i-annot be built to-day for less than $20,000.
Terms $3,000 cash, balance good paper. Sold by
bids to highest bidder. All bids must be in before
July 1. If you mean business come and see us.

A. MITTING, Sec'y, Morris, III.

A fine farm of 439 acres of rolling land under
cultivation, a fine dwelling, good water, plenty ot
fruit trees. An excellent opportunity. Write for
particulars. Price, $6,500.

A large plant situated in a large town in Ohio,
60,000 ft. of glass. A modern place, fully equipped
and stocked. Three dwellings. City store, furni-
ture and equipments. Reasons for selling and
price will be furnished on application.

Any of the above named properties is a flue bar-
gain, and those desiring to purchase will do well
to communicate with us. These are only a few o,'
the properties that we have for sale and leasing

SMITH & SMITH,

p. 0. Box 869. 345 Sixth Ave., PITTSBURG, PA.

1356

The American Florist.

June

Oakland, Cal.

The Deutcher Gartner- Verein Hortensia
held its annual outinji in the hills near
San Leando on May 27 and the members
enjoyed themselves to the uttermost.
This is a recently organized society
formed by the horticulturists of the
vicinity for the purpose of attaining a
greater degree of perfection in the vari-
ous branches, and to cultivate sociabil-
ity. The membership includes a goodly
number of the ableand intelligent men of
the craft and all proficient florists, nur-
serymen, orchardists and landscape gar-
deners of good character are welcomed
to its ranks. The officers are: President,
Henry Maier; vice president, Eugene
Burgle; treasurer, Albert Mally ; secretary,
John Lux.

Hartford, Conn.— Geo. G. McClunie
has opened a new store at 77 Pratt
street.

Wbo!^ale [lower/\arK§fe

CINCINNATI, May 31.

Boset, Beauty, select 5 00

" " medium , 3.00

" Bride 3.00® 5.U0

'■ Brideamald 3.00® 5 00

" Meteor 3.00a 5.00

Perle 3.00® 4 00

Oimatlom 1 00i& 1 60

fancy 3 00® 3.00

Ulyof the yaUey 3.00

QladlolUB 4.00® 5.00

CaUas 8.00@IO.On

Stocks 2.00

Sweet peas -5ii

dmllai 12.60® 15.10

Adlantom 1.00

rommOD ferns .20

Asparaf^B 60.00

8T. LomB, May 31,

Boies, Beauty, short stems 4.00® S.M

medium 10 (jO® 20 (JO

" " fancy 26.00435.00

" Bride, Bndesmald 3.00® 5.00

" Meteor 3 00® 6 00

" Perle. Wootton 2.00® 3.00

Carnations, common 75® 1.00

fancy 1 5U® 2.00

I'asonles 3.00® 6.00

Sweetpeas 35® .50

Callas 6 00® 8 00

Harrlsll 6.00® 8 00

Smllai 12.60® 16.00

Adlantoin 63® 1.00

IsparaguB I5.00w60.00

MILWAI7KXE, May 31.

Boset, Beauty, long per dot. 3 00@3 00

•• " medium " " 1 50® 2.00

" •■ short " '• .60® 1.00

'■ Bride, Bridesmaid,. 2.00® 6.00

Meteor 2.00® 6.00

Kalserln 6.00® 8 00

Carnations, ordinary 1.00® 1.60

fancy 2.00® 3.00

I,lly of the valley 3.00® 4.00

Callas 8.00®15 00

Harrlsll 12.60@16 00

Mignonette 2.00® 3.00

Adlantmn V6® 1.00

Common ferns .25

Bmllax 15.00

Asparaitns 66.00

Galax leaves .20

PITTSBURG, May 31.

Boses, Beauty, fancy 20.00®25.00

■ •• extra 12.00@I5 00

No. 1 8 CO® 10. 00

cuUs 3.00® 5 00

" Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 6.0U

Meteor, 2.00® 6.00

•■ Perle 3.00® 6.00

Cusin 2.00® 4.00

^nations, ordinary 60® 1.35

fancy 1 50® 2.60

.iiy of the valley 2 00® 4.00

harrlsll 6 00®10.00

Bweetpeas 25® .76

Pansles 26® .60

Daisies 60® 1.60

Mignonette "5® 1 60

^lax UJ60®15.00

Adlantnm 75<i« i.OO

Asparagus 35.00S50.00

DENVER, May 30.

Roses, Beauty, select 25.00®36.00

•" •• ordinary 8.00®15.00

Bride, Bridesmaid 6.00® 7.00

•• Meteor 6.00® 6.00

Perle, Wootton 6.0O® 6.00

Carnations, ordinary 2.00

•■ fancy 2.00® 8.00

Ulyof the valley ,4.00

Callas -■ 12 60

Harrlsll 12.60

Daffodils ^„^^-^^

Bweet peas °''®„-!S

Asparagus 50.00

Smllax ■iO.OO

Ferns .30

Oalaileaves .20

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♦
W. A. MCFADDEN. ♦

♦

i Orchid riowcrs.

^

ROSEBANK,"

CINCINNATI.

Shipments made direct from greenhouses, J
insuring fresh and perfect blooms.

I

N. B. It is particularly re-
quested that the stock here
< flfered be not confused with
similar stock offered by com-
mission dealers at lower pri-
ces, which has been shipped
from New York. Rosebank
Orchids are never sold through
commission dealers.

CATTLEYAS

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Everything in the

GUT FLOWER

and a
complete line of

WIRE WORK,

the kind
that will give satisfaction.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

line.

HOLTON & HUNKEI. CO.,

p. O. Box 103.

JMlX-<

LUlE^^t Wis.

^

FLOWERS of ALL DESCRIPTIONS

^^ f^* »^^ «a3^

For Commencement Exercises and

June Weddings.

C. C. POLLWORTH CO.,

Milwaukee, Wis.

AN

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Indispensable Adjunct

To a successful wholesale business is an up-to-date,
accurate, complete Trade Directory. Such a
book, 387 pages, containing the name and
address of every florist, nurseryman and seedsman
in America, new list of private gardeners and horti-
cultural supply concerns and much other informa-
tion will be mailed from this office on receipt of $2.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL.

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SUCCESSFUL SELLERS

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The American Florist.

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namiuiiiiiimiiiititmiiiiiiiiiituiiiitiiiiiiniiiuiiiiiimnmntitutnitiniitiiiiitiiuiiiiie

J. B. DEAMUD.

a 51 WABASH AVE..

CHICAGO.

CURRENT PRICES.

Send your <irder in eiirly. Wi' -li:ilt Ijiur an iihiinihi m-i- "f all kinds of flowers.

Headquarters for PEONIES.

CATTLEYAS, $4.00 per Dozen.

Per Do/.en.

KAUTIES. short *1.00

medium l.SOto 2.00

long 2.50 to 3. (XI

Per 100
RIDESand MAIJJS J3.00 to *4 00

K I'KOKS 3.0O to

i;ki,i:s 2 ooto

.\isi;kins 2.00 to

verv famry

.\RX.\TIONS,'assoned l.OOto

lanev 2.00 to

4.00
3,00
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P.KOMES .■tS.OO to .J5.00

LIL. H.VRKISII 8OOI0IO.OO

CALL AS 8.00 to lO.tKi

FORGE'|--ME-NOT 1.00

VALLEY 4.00

FERNS Per 1000*1.50 .20

ADIANTUM .50

SMI LAX Per do/. *2.50 20.00

"Prices subject to chanpe without notice.

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McKellar & Winterson's

Modern Supply House.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

We have a fine assortment of

BASKETS ^^^r SCHOOL CLOSINGS

andtoffer same at greatly reduced prices.

5pecial attention given to assortments, $5.00, $10.00
and up. Parties leaving selection to us will be sure of
getting nothing but strictly good standard styles, as we
have no other.

Give us your order now together with your needs in

CUT FLOWERS.

45-47-4.9

WABASH AVE.,

CHICAGO.

»':=':S'S'W;S'.i*?i;j{3;5^3gg33g^C33S333g55@;

PETER REINBERG,

Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers.

500.000 FEET OF GLASS.

Headquarters for American Beauty.

Carnations, Blooms and Cuttings.

51 Wabash Ave.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

Please nicn(io7i the A ma ican Florist ivheti ut iting.

WElLAHP-ANb Ri^pH

'LOWERS]

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

Please tnention the A niei lea n FUn ist '.vhen '.v) Hi tig.

GEO. REINBERG,

Wholesale Grower of Cut flowers.

BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

All Stock at lowest market rates. Send in your
orders.

61 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Seen by New Firms:

AMERICAN FLORIST ADVTS.

Wbol^ale pbwer/\arK?fe

CHICAGO. Junel.

Koaea. Beauty, extra long stems 3.00

aoinch ■• 2 oU

24 ■' " 2.U0

20 " " 1 60

15 " ■■ 1 25

' 12 " • 1.00

8 " " .75

Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® b 00

Perle 2.000 4.00

Meteor.. 4 00® liOO

La France 4 00® 5.00

Golden Gate r,.00®10.00

Camatloos l.OUW 1.60

fancy 1.60® 3.00

Lily of the valley :h.OU@ 5 00

Mignonette 2.00(g» H.OO

Narcissus 2 00® :i 00

Ilarrlsll 8.00®10 00

Oallas 8.00®10 00

Tulips 4. to® B.OO

Sweet peas :.00® 2.U0

Adiantmn 60® 1.00

Common ferns .15

Fancy ferns .20

Smllal 12 50®15.00

Aaparamis 6O.00®tiO.0O

i WABASH AVE.
CHICAGO

8. K- Cur. Wabash Ave. and Randolph :^t
Pieaie meultoii the Atney tea*' Fl'^risl when ivriting.

UW4JMViiM,

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.

Wholesale Dealers and AaaA Ctt^tMMt^m^
Growers of but rlOWCrS

GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL.

A. L RANDALL ^

Wholesale Florist

Don't Forget that we are at 4 Waih-
Ington St., Chicago.

Write for special quotations on large orders.

WHOLESALE

GROWER OF ROSES.

DEALEB IN

CUT FLOWERS

J. A. 6UDL0NG,

37.39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL

Mention the American Florist.

Benthey & Co.

F. F. BENTHEY, Manager,

Wholesale Commission Florist

41 Randolph Street CHICAGO.

|S'~Con8ignment9 solicited

A. G. PRINCE & CO.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Agents for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attent'oi
paid to shipping orders.

76 tc 78 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHIOAQO.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

504 LIBERTY ST. 'PHONE 2157.

CONSICNMENTS

SOLICITED.

Florists' Supplies

Plea,>ie mem ion the American Florist.

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The American Florist.

June 2,

Wholesale Florist,

i-l6-l8 Ludlow Street PHILADELPHIA, PA.

AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES.

Samuel l. Pennook. l

DNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, WILt BE OPEN FROM 6:30 A. M. TO 10:00 P. M.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND.

Wholesale Depot for all Florists* Supplies.

BOSTON...

FLOWERS

E>rlo^ JLrla-ta «-n jailed..

O-? :Bx*oi:xi«lelca. St., iBOSOTOPf, Ad^^SS,

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' """"Tost'S'^! mIsI' '""*•

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

NOTICE: WELCH BROS., Sole Agents for FREVSTEDT8' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, $2.00 per

Script Letters. S4.00 per 100.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADOUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

Wholesale Florists,

Alwavs on Hand:
'CARNATIONS.
'.RIDESMAIDS,
oRIDES.

>

j7 JOBBERS IN

/^FLORISTS'

' SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.

84 Hawley Street, BOSTON.

H.G.BERNING

Wholesale florist,

SUCCESSOR TO

ST. LOUIS CUT fLoWER CO....

J 322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

The Cincinnati
Gut Flower Co.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS.

416 Walnut St.,
CINCINNATI, 0.

Consignments Solicited.
Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

SHIPPING LABELS '^

• Cut Flowers

Printed in two colors on gummed
paper; your card, etc., in black and
leaf adopted by the S. j*. F. in red.
Very attractive. Price per 500.82.85;
per 1000, $4.50. Send for samples

ELECTRO or THIS UAF. POSTPAID. $1.25.

American Florist Co.,

CHICAQO.

It ii good business policy
to m'ention the

...AMERICAN nORIST

when you write to an advertiier.

Wbol^ale power/\arK^

PHILADBLPHIA, May yO.

Bosea.Tea 2 00® 4.00

•' extra 4.00® 0 00

" Beauty, extra 16.00®25.00

flrstn 8.00®15.00

Camatlona "5® 1.00

fancy 1.50® 2,60

Lily of the TaUer 2.00® 4.00

Anparagua 35.00®60 00

Smllai!: 15 0O®2l).0O

Adlantum "5® 1.00

Boston, May 30.

Boiei, Beauty, extra ;5.00®25.00

medium 800®10.00

culls 3.00® B 00

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 3.00® 4 00

extra 6 00®10 00

Brunner- S.0u®12.00

Camatlona, white 2.00® 3.00

colored 3.00® 4.00

Lllyof the valley 100

JjODKlflorums 10 00®n .00

Astllbe 3.10® 2.50

Sweet pea. 50® 75

N.Poetlous 60® 1.00

Stocks 1 00® 2 00

Mignonette 100® 2.00

Smllax 12.00®I5.00

Asparagus 60.00

Ilardy ferns .20

-^^V^STER**
,,^tNN YORK

GIVE

US

A

TRIAL.1

WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of
Seasonable Flowers in Stock.

UfU r VICTIIIIS Wholesale Com-

Iffnii Ti llAdllllUf mission Florist,

481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

1122 PINE STREET.

~~ "- LOUIS, MO.

^F~A complete line of Wire Designs.

Woodroffe & Bernhelmer,
Wholesale Florists

1604 LUDLOW STREET,

Phone 1-43-69-A. PHILADELPHIA

Conalgrnnaents Solicited.

LEO. NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist,

N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS.

'^%r7^''^94 D. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicited

Geo. M. Moss,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA. P«

Long Distance Phone 1-41-28 D.

Consignments ol Roses. Carnations, Violets solicitMl

CHAS. B. STAHL

Wholesale Florist,

U S. nth St., Telephone 63-64, PHILADELPHU.

Orders by mall, telegraph or telephone will
receive prompt attention.

Coneltrnments of good atock solicited.

...GEO. M. KELLOGG...

Largest Grower^.l„. Q^^ FloWCrS

Give us an order and we will please you.

Our Greenhoutet at PLEASANT HILL. MO.
Our Store. 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY. MO.

|^~LONG DISTANCE 'PHONE AT EITHER PL^AOB

JOHN B. FERGUSONs

Wholesale riorist,

6515 Fifth Ave, PITTSBURG, PA.

Long Distance 'Phonb 3985.

Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets.
Solicited.

J. M. COHEN, Florist,

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

22 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

jgoo.

The American Florist.

1369

TOP GRADE

Carnations

BEAUTIES,
BRIDES.
BRIDESMAIDS,
METEORS.

I^ii^' «>f tJie Vaiify.

JOHN I. RAYNOR,

49 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

Tf^lephone No. 1998 Madlnon Square.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Commission Florists.

JUNE SPECIALTIES.

Te(ephone2065MadisonSqr. 42WeSt28thSt., NEW YORK CITY

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.

Wholesale Florist,

ZTew Telephone Ko. 1803 Madison Square.

43 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

GHORMLEY & PERKINS,

Wholesale FlrwflGifci

Commission 1 \\j\ loL\J^

'''"Est^,wiS?S.M,far' 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

Prepared to handle large or Bmall conelKinnents of cut flowers to growers
advantage Telephone 2'-i00 Maillsnn Sqaare.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice out flower stock.
51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

New Telephone No, 1905 Madison Square.
Price lUt OD application.

Ptease mention th^ American Florist when wtitirig.

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. 551 Madleon Square.

Please Mention the American Florist.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,

408 E. 34th Street,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

Telephone 299 IVIadlson Square.

N. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry.
Open for Cnt Flower Sale, at 6 o'clock
Bvery Momlne

0E8IRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT
FOR ADVERTISING.

JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary.

Please Mention The American Florist.

MOORE, HENTZ & NASH,

Wholesale Commission Florists,

At rooms of N. Y.
Cut Flower Co.

tISand 121 W. 23d St..

NEW YORK CITY.
Telephone 733— 18th.
Choicest Stock Shipped on a CommlBsion.

Choice Carnations

Choice Roses J* J*

Traeodly & Schenck

NEW YORK CITY

New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq.

38 W. 28th Street

Cut Flower Exchange

Wbol^ale pbwer/\arK?fe

NBw Tore,
BOBe., Beaaty select.

May 29.

15. 00® 25.00

medium B.ooainoo

culls 3 00® 6 00

Bridesmaid, Bride. Meteor 2 00® ."> 00

Select 6 00® 8 00

Carnations 1 60® 2 50

fancy 2.50® :i.00

Lily of the vaUey 1 on® 2 00

Mignonette l.OO® 2.00

Sweet peas 50® 1 00

PiPonles 6.00® .-^.00

Uarrtsll BOO® » 00

Cattleyas 8O.0O®4O 00

Bmllal 8.00®12.00

ABparagns 26 00@35.00

'' Sprengerll,perdoz. bunches 1®1. 50
Adlantum 50 .75

Btjffalo, May 31.

Rosea, Beauty 15. 00® 20 00

Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor :i.00® 8.00

Perle, Nlphatos 3 00® 6.00

Kalserln 3.00® 8.00

Carnations 1 CO® 3 00

Idly of the valley 3.00® 4.00

Violets, outdoor .75

Sweet peas 76® 1.00

Harrlsll 8 00

Callas 8.00

Tulips 1 50

Bmllai 16.0U®20 00

Adlantum 1000 1.60

Bardy ferns, Qalax leaves 20® 26

Asparagus 6O.OO<»76.0O

MILLANG & CO.

Commission Florists

48 West 29th St., NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square.
Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited.

Sav: " Saw it in the 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 6i>en to Shipping Order*

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,

Wholesale Florist.

New Telephone Xi
902 Madison Sq.

39 W. 28th St., NEW YORK.

ROSES SHIPPED

to all points.

Price I 1st on
AppJication.

Ford Bros...

tx at Wholesale Florisfe

111 West 30th Street, NEW YORK.

Consignments Solicited. Phone. 157 Madison Sq.

Julius Lang

53 West 30tli Street, NEW YORK.

ROSES. CARNATIONS. VALLEY,
choice summer stock.

Telephone 280 Madisok Square.

ssssssssssssssssss.

Tliere Are Buyers

For all kinds of good stock
advertised in

THE AMERICAN FLORIST

POPULAR WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWER HOUSE

J.K.ALLEN'S

At the new address, J 06 West 28th St., New York City, draws the crowd. Consignments carefully handled
and well sold. Excellent facilities. J- J- J- J- Telephone 197 Madison Avenue.

Nowwehave FDW C HORAN R^^^^-

TULIPS. ^^™ fc^^ ■■ " • ^^1^ ■ i 1 ^^^ ■ ■ • * ■ ^ S The best of each variety

TULIPS
DAFFODILS.
FREE8IAS.
PAN8IE8.
SWEET PEAS.
VALLEY.
ORANGE BLOSSOMS

Tel. 421
Madison Squa

47 WEST -aSTH ST .

NEW YORK.

GUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

The best of each variety in
market free from mildew.

VIOLETS,

in any quantity,
Special or Ordinary.

1360

The American Florist.

J

une 2,

The ^beid TRat»E.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

ALBXANDEB RODGERS. PreB,; ALBERT MCCUI.-

LOUOH. Vlce-PreB.: 8. V. Willaku, Wethersfleld,
Conn., Sec y and Treas.

The Wholesale Seed Merchants' League
will meet in Chicago June 15.

W. Taat, representing M. Van Waveren,
Hillegom, Holland, wasat Portland, Me.,
May 26.

W. H. Metson and Charles P. Braslan,
of San Francisco, are spending a three
months' vacation at Cape Nome, .\lpska.

L. L. May is, according to a local
paper, slated for appointment on the
police board of St. Paul by the Mayor-
elect.

The annual meeting of the American
Seed Trade Association will be held at
the Grand Pacific Hotel, Chicago, June
12 to 14.

RocKFORD, III — R. H. Shumway has
just paid $12,000 for one of the most
desirable residence properties in this city
as a gift for his son, R. H. Shumway, fr.

In the nine monthsendingMarch, 1900,
seeds to the value of $1,558,792 were
exported from the United States to Ger-
many against $798,450 during the cor-
responding period last year.

Charles A. Heath, of the Albert
Dickinson Seed Company, Chicago, sails
on the S. S. Etruria to-day (June 2) for
an eight weeks' sojourn in Europe. Mrs.
Heath and child accompany him.

Paris. — Recent visitors to the exposi-
tion include Lem. W. Bowen, of D. M.
Ferry & Co , Detroit, Mich.; J. B. Agnew,
of Agnew, Cal,; and B. F. Brown, of the
Brown Bag-Filling Machine Co., Fitch-
burg, Mass.

SouTHiNGTON, Conn.— Dennis Lamb has
sold out his interest in the greenhouse
business to his part ner, Walter Matthews.

Port Clinton, Ohio. — D. W. Payne is
firmly convinced that coil boilers are the
most economical for small greenhouse
establishments.

La Crosse, Wis —Charles E. Schafer
read an excellent paper on carnations at
the last meeting of the Florists' Club.
John Hauser also contributed some of his
experiences with bedding plants.

Camden, N. J.— A fire on May 13, which
destroyed the Farmers' Market, ten
stores and many dwellings, involved L.
M. Mower and inflicted a loss of $3,000.
The total loss is estimated at $125,000.

New Hartford, N. Y. — E.T. McQuivey
suffered a severe loss by fire May 21. A
barn adjoining his property was fired by
incendiaries and the nearest greenhouse
was totally destroyed with all its con-
tents.

Newburyport, Mass. — Hitchings &
Co. are about to erect for F. S. Moseley
a range of conservatories, including a
rose house, plant house, carnation house,
propagating house, work room and
boiler cellar.

Experienced seedsman to take full charge
of vegetable and flower seed department of
western seed house. Good salary and
position for right man. Must be able to
furnish first-class reterences. Address
immediately, giving full particulars,

"Western," care Am. Florist, Chicago, III.

SEASONABLE SEEDS, PLANTS & BULBS.

Tuberoses, No. 2 Double Pearl, Fine Bulbs, 30c per 100, 82 50 per ICOO.
Canna Robusta Perfecta, fine, large Bulbs, 60c per dozen, 84.00 per iCO.
Oxalis. Summer Flowering, 7c per dozen, I5c per tOO, $1.00 per tOOO.
Begonia Rex Plants, named sorts in 2^-in. pots, iust ready for a shift; $5.00 per 100.
Calceolaria, James' Giant; per packet, 25c.
Mignonette, Allen's Defiance; large trade packet, 20c., per oz., 75c.
Primula, Johnson & Stokes' Prize Mixed, 25c per 100 seeds.

Pansy, Johnson & Stokes' Kingly Collection, comprising Bugnot, Gassier, Trimird-
eau, etc ; lOOO seeds, 25c.; per oz., |5.00.

Wnte for quotations on Roman Hyacinths, Narcissus (Paper White) and Dutch Bulbs.

JOHNSON & STOKES,

Philadelphia.

FRESH FERN SPORES.^

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra lar^e package ot fresh Spores, sufficient for 3000 plants,
with full cultural directions, postpaid tor $1.00.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS. N. J

LOW PRICES on BULBS & PLANTS

Amaryllis Equestre. $■) pt-r 100; A. Formosissiiiiu,
|3i A. .lohnsoui, 115; A. \'ittiita. $iO. Anemones
for fall blooming, II. Begonias, single. $2.W;
douhle, $4. Callas. Spotted, %i\ Little Gem $3.50,
Fragrance $10, Yellow $25, Black JIO. Caladium
Esculentum 5 to 7 $2. 7 to 9 $4, 9 to 12 $7. Cannas.
mixed, $1.50; named, $2 up. Crinums, $7. Dahl-
ias, niixed. or to color, $4; fine named sorts. Cac-
tus or others, $5 per 100. Gladioli. 2d .'size. $4 per
1000. Gloxinias, $3. Hyacinthus Candicans, 50c to
$1. Iris Germanica, $1.50. Ipomcea Pandurata. S3.
1. Mexicana, m<>nsters, $3U. Lilium Auratom. $o.
L. Album, W, L. Superbum. small, $1.:3. Maderia
Vine. liOc. Monlbretias $1. Oxalis $1 per 1000. lig-
ridias $1.50. Tuberoses, 1st size 75c, 2d size 30c.
Milla, Bessera, C}el..b, $1 per 100.

PLANTS. Asparagus Sprengeri, $3.50 to
$20. /"stilbe Chinense new, line, $10. Begonia
Duke Zeppelin. $10. Hibiscus new sorts, 110.
Lace Fern, $5. Baby Primrose, $2.50. 2 new Sal-
vias, $8. Tropo^olum PhoMje, $6. The Edelweiss,
soontoblooom,$6. Myosotis Sutton's Gems in bud,
3 colors, white, blue, pink, $4 per 100. The Hardy
Chinese Begonia, sweet scented pink llowers,
leaves olive and red; 8 by 10 inches 1 : grand, $6 per
100. New Begonia Gracilis, finest pink bedder, $6
per 100. .Tapan Morning Glory Seed, finest strain,
$1 per lb.. 10c per oz. Not less than 25 of any
kind at 100 rates.

A. BLANC & CO., FhiladelpMa, Fa.

0
in

ROEMER'S
Superb Prize Pansies

The finest strain of I'ansies
in the World

INTRODUCER AND GROWER OF ALL THE
LEADING NOVELTIES.

Highest Award Inter. Exhibition at Ham-
burg, 1897. Catal<>L:ui' frefon application.

Fred. Roemer,

Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURG. GERMANY. J

Forcing Bulbs

Import Price List

JUST ISSUED.

A postal card will start it, and you will
find therein many things of interest.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

CHICAGO.

NEW YORK

20,000 FREESIA BULBS

I ir sale IHF.AI'. Also 20.000 ASPARAGUS
PLUMOSUS SEED, crop of lauu.
COTTAGE NURSERY. San Diego, Cal.

There are buyers for all kinds of stock
advertised in the American Florist.

ESTABLISHED 1802

SEEDS

Floris s are invited to ser.d lor our quotations on

FORCING BULBS,

ROMAN HYACINTHS,

LILIUM HARRISil,

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM,

Etc., Etc.

We are large importers of HIGH CLASS BULBS.

J.MTHORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW VORK

VIGK'S SEEDS %m.

ALL HOME-GROWN SEEDS.

A.^~rE:i=?: M-oz. i-oz.

Vick'8 Daybreak, pink $i.50 $4.oo

" Purity, white 2.00 600

Branching Comet, white 2.S0 8.00

Vick's Branching, in colors,
white, pink, crimson and pur-
ple each 25 .75

(l^~Traae list, also Garden and Floral Guide now
ready. Send for it.

James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N.Y.

NOTICE.

'Wo ;ire now readv to ^'iv \ on LOWEST
estimates for FIRST-class stock nf "

Freesias, Harrisii. Callas. Romans. Paper While Nar-
cissus, Hyacinths. Tulips, Van Sions, Japan
Longitlorum, Azaleas, Etc.

Send u^ list and we will '^ive fltrures. Address
H. H. BERGER & CO.. (Est. 78) 47 Barclay bl . N.Y

ACALYPHA SANDERI

as-inoh pots. JH.OOpiT 100.
$.1.(10 iier 100.

The CONARD & JONES COMPANY,

igoo.

The American Florist.

1361

We are the Oldest, Largest and Most Reliable Cut Flower Commission House in the West.

CIT fLOWER

PRICE LIST.

I't-r do/.

Keuuties, long J3. 00 to $4.00

medium.... :;.00to 3.00

short 75to :.00

Per 101.

Pcrle 3.00 to 4.00

Kride, Bridesmaid . . 3.00 to 6.00

Meteor 3 00 to 6.00

Rosea, our sel., :iss't. , 3.00

CurDatious. extra se-

leut fancy 2.00 to 2.50

Fancy stocl< 1.25 to 1.75

Medium Grade l.OOto 1.50

KCNNICOTT BROS. CO. agreed to break
the record and did so, filling every order
received for Decoration Day, Meteors and
Perles being the only things that were a
trifle short.

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

42 and 44 East Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL.

CIT fLOWER

PRICE LIST.

Per 100

Smilax $15.00 to $18.00

Callasand Harrisii. . 10. CO

Daisies 50 to 1.00

Mignonette 1.00

Lily of tlie Valley... 2.00 to 3.0O

Alyssuui 25

Sweet Peas 40 to .75

Paonies 3.00 to 5.00

Corn Flower 40

Common Fern. 25c per 100. 12 pr. M.

This year's customers must be ours next year. The VALUES we give are our best advertisements.

LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDCNS, mm^^ .

Cut Flowers.

"Wholesale Growers,

LONG DISTANCE PHONE.

JAMESTOWN, N. Y.

NEW

DEUTZIA GRACILIS ROSEA.
PHILADELPHUS MONTEAU D'HER-

MINE, from 214-iuch pots.

Hardy Herbaceous Perennials
our Specialty.

Send for price list.
Rea Brothers.

NORWOOD NURSERIES,

NORWOOD. MASS.

From flats, bv mail 50i- per 100: IH.OO per 1000

•■ 2-ini-h $1.50 " $1300

Hydrauseas. 5-inch pots $3.00 per do/.

4-iiieh pots 2. CO

" Rooted cuttiuss,$1.25 per 100; $10 per 1000

Larffe flowerine Caiina roots 81.00 per 100

.Send for samples. Cash with the order.

FRED BOERNER, Cape May City, N. J.

READY FOR THE FIELD.

LARGE

Stock of

CARNATIONS

FROM
SOIL.

Write for prices on what you want.

Geo. Hancock & Son

Grand Haven,
Uich.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S

TRADE DIRECTORY

F^OIC 1000

IS NOW READY FOR DELIVERY.

The lists of FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN and SEEDSMEN of tlie United States and Canada, arranged

both by States and Towns and alphabetically, are corrected op to date, and in

addition there are the following valuable and absolutely

N[W fEATlRES:

GARDENERS OR SUPERINTENDENTS OF PRIVATE ESTATES,

EXPERIMENT STATION HORTICULTURISTS,

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLY CONCERNS, ^ ^ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.

This indispensable volume of 387 pages, strongly bound
in boards, is delivered post paid upon receipt of $2.00.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.,

324 Dearborn St. CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A.

1362

The American Florist.

June 2,

The IJluRSERy Trsije.

AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN.

W J Pbtebs. PreB.; D. 8. Lake. VIce-Pres.
aiuROE C. 8EAGZR. RoclieBter. N. T.. Bec'y.

J. H. Wylie, of Interlachen, Fla., is
planting an orange nursery for Charles
Francis.

Veitch's new double flowering cherry
is said to be quite the finest of all the
double Japanese cherries.

The Missouri State Horticultural
Society, winner of a first prize for apples
at the Paris Exposition, will hold its
summer meeting at Chillicothe, June ;" to
7. The programme will be a good one.

The annual meeting of the Park and
Outdoor Art Association will be held at
the Art Institute, Chicago, next week,
June 5 to 7. The Auditorium Annex has
been chosen as the official headquarters
of the association.

Detroit.

JUEMORIAL DAY BBOUGHT UNEXPECTED
ACTIVITY. — STOCK BATHER SHORT TO
MEET INCREASED DEMANDS. — PROSPECT
FOR A GOOD PARTY FOR THE CON VENTION.
— DOINGS OF THOSE IN THE TRADE.

Decoration day brought a rush of busi-
ness much greater than was expected.
Flowering plants of all kinds, from the
small ageratum to lilies and hydrangeas,
found a ready sale. Shipments from local
florists to points throughout the state
were certainly greater than ever before
on a similar occasion. Pseonies, so use-
ful for showy effects, owing to the late-
ness of the season, were not available,
and carnations and roses were heavily
drawn upon to supply the popular
demand for cut flowers. Most growers'
•carnations were heavy in crop but were
easily disposed of at the good prices that
have prevailed here all this season. Roses,
too, are abundant, but so far there has
been no considerable surplus; however,
the local supply is fully sufficient to meet
the demand except for Beauties. The
cold weather up to the present time has
greatly delayed outside planting and the
season will be necessarily short for such
work, but orders are coming in fast and
it is quite certain that the amount of
planting will be equal to if not greater
than last season.

Interest in bowling is now very active,
regular practice nights bringing out all
the aspirants to high scoring and the
team will soon be selected to go to New
York in August. But others besides the
bowlers are already making plans to
attend the convention and it is safe to
say that a very satisfactory number will
attend from this town and vicinity.

Chas. Schwible will soon remove to a
larger store a few doors above his pres-
ent place, where he will have all the facil-
ities of an up-to-date establishment,
including a large conservatory in the
rear, heated with hot water.

The Michigan Floral Co., of Brighton,
has sold its stock and leased the three
greenhouses to the Lakeview Co., com-
posed of C.E.Cole andChas. A. Kaischen,
of Detroit. Wm. Gray, formerly of this
-city, is at present in charge of the place,
which will be enlarged and improved
this summer and devoted to carnations
and roses.

Robt. Flowerday is at home again
from Europe and reports a very interest-
ing and pleasaiit trip.

Harry Balsley has been reappointed
park commissioner and is president of
that board. J. F. S.

St. Paul.

SHORTAGE IN THE SDPPLY OF GOOD BED-
DING PLANTS.— WELL GROWN PLANTS
EASILY BRING GOOD PRICES — MEMORIAL
DAY AND COMMENCEMENT SEASONS BUSY.
—GARDEN FLOWERS NEARLY DONE FOR.
—SIEGER UUILDING A BIG ADDITION. —
NOTES OF HIS DEVICES.

The shortage of good bedding stock is
becoming more apparent. Choice gera-
niums especially are verv scarce and the
best plants are worth $1(1 per hundred
at wholesale. There is plenty of infe-
rior material on the market, for many
growers, in their eagerness to grow as
many plants as possible, have crowded
them too closely, with the inevitable
result of a lot of drawn up, scrawny
plants that will never become first-class.
Good stock, whether it be in cut flowers
or plants, will always command good
prices and will do more toward destroy-
ing "ruinous competition," so-called,
than all combinations of growers and
retailers possibly can. A good article
will always sell on its merits.

The hot weather has brought all
blooms out with a rush and first-class
cut flowers are really scarce. In roses,
Kaiserins are very nice, while some very
good Brides and Meteors are being cut.
Bridesmaids, however, show the effect of
the heat. Carnations are quite plentiful
and some very nice blooms are still to be
had. The demand for cut flowers has
been very brisk and is increasing daily.
The school commencements throughout
the northwest have already begun and
every little town where sweet girl gradu-
ates dress in gauzy white calls for its
quota from Flora's kingdom and helps
to fill the florists' coffers. For Memorial
day the demand was heavy. Lilacs and
snowballs were all gone and p;eoniesnot

yet opened in this section. Cape jasmines
from the sunny south and roses and car-
nations constituted the great bulk of the
stock.

R. C. Sieger is erecting quite an exten-
sive addition to his plant. His three
houses have been lengthened to 200 feet
each and he will soon begin the erection
of four more, each 20ii feet long, three of
them being fourteen feet wide, the other
eight feet. Some of the houses will be
short-span-to-the-south, others even-
span. Mr. Sieger is a firm believer in
the short-span system but raises the
gable higher than most builders and
gives the north span a steeper pitch. By
placing two benches in the center and a
narrow one on the north side he claims
all plants will receive the same amount
of sunshine, even in the shortest days.
He uses butted glass, 14-xl(), the rafters
being square, without grooves for the
drip. He says that these grooves become
more or less clogged anyway and in time
cause the rafters to rot. This entire
range will be devoted to roses, carna-
tions and violets. American Beauty,
Liberty, Bridesmaid and Bride will be
grown in winter, Kaiserin, Camot,
Meteor and Beauty in summer. In car-
nations he will put in White Cloud,
Flora Hill, Mrs.Bradt, Triumph, Jubilee,
Tidal Wave, Daybreak and G. H. Crane.
Mr. Sieger's roses have long been known
as among the finest brought to this
market.

We were visited by quite a storm May
13, almost cyclonic in character, accom-
panied by hail. The heaviest losers
were the Warrendale Floral Co., Christ.
Hansen and L. L. May & Co., all sufter
ing by hail. The Warrendale Co. and
May & Co. had hail insurance but Han-
sen had dropped his. Felix.

10,000

fin, Scarlet, Red, White, Willow
leaved, Eng'lish and Turkey, 4 to
10 feet.

100, OOO Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes.

Catalogue on application. Send estimate of wants for prices.

THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Glenwood Nurseries, MORRISVILLE. PA.

P/cast' mr>ilian thr A met ican h'lot ;.s/ -,vht''ii :i-i idng.

THE STORKS &, HARRISON CO., Box 935 . PAINESVILLE, OHIO.

Leading AiDtrlran NurMPrymen, offor one of the Most Complete AesortniPntB of

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, BULBS, ETC.

4fl TTears. 4-i Oreenbouac>H. 1000 Acre*. Correnpondenre Rollolted. Cotaloa; Free.

I

Large Elms.

OC Hue specimen Elm trees 6 to 9-iuch
^v caliper, 25 to 40 feet hifjh, with well
devt-loped ht-ads. Have been sfveral times
trausplanted and will lift with excellent
roots and balls of earth. Send for price list.

SAMUEL C. MOON. "°''"!g.^6..). PA

New Deutzia Lemoinei,

:;H in. i«ts IS.COperUK)

Spiraea Anthony Waterer,

■,".,-in. poi.< 2.00

Dracaena Indivisa,

3";', in. pots 7.00

4!4-in. pots 12.00

JACOB THOMANN,

314 N. Goodman St. ROCHESTER. N. Y.

uLEMATISi FLOWERING.

In 20 splendid kinds, from pots outdoors; sure
t() succeed. 2oc ejich; $3.50 per dozen.

Strong younti plants of above unrivalled collec-
tion, $1 doz.; $8 per 100. free bv mail or express.

C. PANICUlATA, fine voung"plants 75c per doz.;
$1.00 per 100. All will mak«* tlrst-class, salablf
stock bv fall.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomlnglon, III.

Plfase mention the American Florist when writing.

HARDY ROSES

Strong two-year-old plants, in all
the best varieties.

Hollyhocks, Phlox, Paeonics,
Pyrethrums, Pansies,
Specialties. J* J-

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

M^^rs.'ri?"""-" Woods noil, Mass.

Please mention the American Florist luhen writing.

Roses

Extra Strong stock
from 2>^-inch pots.

Splendid assortment of hardy sorts.
Send for price list.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., N^E-vTr^^R'^K-

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The American Florist.

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ROSES.

lii-iiut.M-s. long perdoz , $3.00—

medium " I.bO— J2,0D

short " 1.00—

Brides and Maids per 100, 4.0O— S 00

Meteor " 4.00- S.Ou

I'erles " 4.00—

Roses, seconds " 3.0O —

CARNATIONS.

Standard sorts, select per lOO, $1.60—

F:incy. ■ ■• 2 SO-

MISCELLANEOUS.

Pii'Oiiies perdoz., $ .riO—

Harrisii $10.00 per 100, " 1.25—

Callas " 1.60—

Mignonette " .25 —

Forget-Mc-Nots, $2.00 per 100, " .35—

Valley per 100, 3.00—

Sweet Peas " .50 —

ISIareueriles " .,tO—

Cape Jasmines " 2.00 —

Pansies " .50 —

Cornflower " ..tO—

DECORATIVE.

-Vsparagus per strintr. $ .50—

Galax, green and bronze, per 1000,

$1.50.. per lOO, .30

Ferns $2.00 per 1000, " .25

Ferns, Maiden Hair, choice. . . " .75 —

Smilax per dozen. 2,00 —

Extra select and inferior qualities charged for
according to value.

E. C. AMLINa

Wholesale Gut Flowers.

32-34-36 Randolph St.,

CHICAGO.

WALTER S. HEFFRON, MGR.

liflj liV 'iti

CARNATIONS OUR SPECIALTY.

ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS. "P. & 0." AT COST.

Use the Code.

Quotations are subject to change without notice.
Regardless of prices quoted all stock will be billed
at lowest market rates.

We are Chicago Sales Agents for E. G. Hill & Co.'s Choice Flowers.

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IN BEST
....VARIETIES

Ampelopsis Veitchii

DORMINT PLANTS.

Extra strong and heavy,
3 fact at $15.00 per 100.
2 feet at $10.00 per 100.

Vaughan's Seed Store

84 and 86 Randolph St.. CHICAGO.

Piease rnetition the Ameyican Flomt when zf? ititig

SPECIALTIES

.(OSES, rrom 3-lnob pots.

CARNATIONS, roi all deUTerr.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

Pnoealow. Send for Hat. VIOLETS.

WOOD BROTHERS. PISHKILX.. N. Y.

IVORY 'MUMS

Fine stock, avj-incli, $2.00 jicr 100. $1T..50 p.-r 1000.

Set of 15 GERANIUM novelties,
including one America, $2.00; worth $4.00.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Florist.

(ASH PLEA'^e. Waynesboro, Pa.

CARNATIONS.

strong and well-rooted cuttings ready now of the

following varieties: PerlOO. Per 1000.

Eldorado $1.26 $10 00

Scott 1.25 10 00

McCowan 1.26 10.00

Portia 1.25 10.00

Ivory and Silver Spray 1.00 U.OO

AIM) fine Lady H. Campbell, rooted

runners 75

JOS. RENARD, Unionville, Chester Co., Pa.

QARDENINQ

ThlB Is the paper to reoommend to your
OQStomers, the leading horticultural

journal in America for amateurs

S2»00 Per Year. Sample Copies Free.

Liberal terau to florlats who take aubsoriptlonB.

THE 8ARDENIN6 CO. jjcmonjidg; CHICAGO.
American Florist Advts.

Mean More Business.

This is all nice, clean.

strong stock,

from 2^-inch pots.

Per 100 Per 1000

METEOR $3 00 $25.00

BRIDESMAID 3 00 25.00

BRIDE 3.00 25.00

KAISERIN 3. SO 30.00

LAFRAXCE 3.50 30.00

AMERICAN BEAUTY

Rose Bushes 2.50 20.00

LA FRANCE, lifted from

benches 2.50 20.00

GEORGE REINBERG, \

I 51 Wabash Ave.,

CHICAGO, I

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

sooo

Lady Campbell Violets.

strong, Healthy Stock Plant.s,

$4.00 per 100. $35.00 per IGOO.
H. A. JAHN> New Bedford, Mass,

NEW DAHLIASv^^

Largest and most complete collection of
new and superior varieties true to name.
Write for special prices on list of wants.
Also High Grade Mixed Dahlias and Dahlias
under Separate Colors.

W. P. PEACOCK. Atco, N. J.

Edward B. Jackson,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only.

In any quantity, for the least money.

STAMFORD. - OONN.

Do the American Florist a small favor
Mention the paper when writing adver-
tisers.

2gg§eSg§gggg.

^arnations

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

America $2.00

Melba 2.00

Gov. Giiggi 2.00

Leslie Paul 2.00

Gold Nugget 100

McGowan 75

Wm. Scott 75

Ni»ea 75

ROSE PLANTS

I'er lOO

Am. Beauty, a in. iiots $T 00

2V4-in. pots 5 00

Bride. Brideimaid. Perle. Meteor. 3-in.

P"ts. J5.00 per 100; 2V4-in. pots .... 3.0O
Golden Gate, 2' ..-in. pots 3.50

PETER REINBERG,

K^ 51 Mabash Ave.

CHICAGO.

BOSTON FERN ^^.....

|5.0O per 100; $40.00 per 1000.

Large plants from $20 to $50 per 100.

Cut from bench.

Sallerol Geranium, Coleus, Alternanthera.

L. H. FOSTER. 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass.

Strong Plants

Brides, Bridesmaids, in 2>^-in. pots; Am-ri-
can Beauties in 3^2-1". pots. All good,
strong, healthy Stock; will sell them very
cheap tor cash.

T. o»co:!V]ivoFe,

Blackgtone Blvd. PROVIDKNCE, K. I

PAIVSIES Srs]«"o

SMALL PLANTS ALL SOLD. None
left but llowpring; plants from
Held iit $2 00 PER 100 and up.

C. SOLTAU & CO..

100 Grant Ave..

JERSEY CITY, N. J.

Let the advertiser know that you take
the Florist. Then he'll know how he
came to get your order.

136J:

The American Florist.

June 2,

Our PasTiMEs

Announcements of coming contests or other
events of interest to our bowline, shooting and
syoting readers -are solicited and will be given
place in this column.

Address all correspondence for this department
so Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St. , Boston. Mass. ;
Sobt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.;
or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St.,
Uhicago, 111.

At New Yirk.

The following are the scores made
Monday, May 28:

Player 1st ad 3d 4th Av

Traendiv 162 154 lt7 156 144

Koehrs." 144 167 1S2 135 149

Schultheis 99 137 133 122

Haffner 135 \» 146 179 146

O'Mara 145 138 156 133 143

Schenck 154 123 149 179 151

Donlan 130 133 115 142 130

Elliott 94 161 127

H. A. B.

At Flitbush.

The following are the scores made at
Flatbush on the evening of May 31:

PInyer 1st 2d

Eugene Dailledouze 143 162

Paul Diiilledouze 128 I!i9

Henry Dailledouze 133 157

Biley 175 147

Wocker l:^5 146

Thinnes 139 123

Welsing 114 82

.Schmutz 151 131

Papa Zeller 120 112

Stewart 97 116

Flatbush expects to welcome the New
York bowlers on Thursday, June 7.

With Philadelphia Gunners.

A special shoot between members of
the Philadelphia Florists' Gun Club for
the Westcott trophy was held on their
grounds at Wissinoming on May 22.
The conditions for this trophy are: Fifty
targets, fifteen known angles, fifteen
unknown angles and ten pairs of doubles,
handicap added to the score. Out of the
first thirty targets A. B. Cartledge made
the high score, twenty-six, George Ander-
son doing the best on the doubles, both
men breaking forty out of fifty. When
the handicaps were added Anderson and
Webster were first with fifty; Bell, forty-
nine, and Cartledge, forty-eight. The
score follows:

Kn. Uu. Doubs. H'p. To'l.

Anderson 12 12 16 10 50

Webster 9 12 9 20 50

Bell 13 9 13 14 49

Cartledge 14 12 14 8 48

Park 14 II 10 12 47

Coleman 13 12 13 9 47

Sheeler 7 8 11 20 46

Eisenlohr 13 12 6 15 46

Dorp 8 12 10 14 44

Parsons 12 11 11 9 43

Harris 9 9 11 14 43

Ball 12 7 10 13 43

Smith 10 II 7 12 40

Haywood 12 12 13 37

Cooper 9 14 10 33

Wilcox 9 7 10 26

Whitaker 10 7 9 26

Hamill 12 7 6 25

Cummings 7 6 12 25

Snow...,; 7 6 12 25

Williams..-. 4 8 4 16

W.alton 4 4 4 12

At Philadelphia.

"If you want to make fine scores you
must have a good ball, which you must
get down fine and then use no other."
So says "The Deacon," and what he says
goes, for he is now high man. He has
just had a new ball turned out, made of
gum. Now, "by gum," we don't mean
rubber, although "Wm. K." might take
the stump of one of his large specimens
and have a ball turned to suit his grip.
The last arrival is from the white gum,
a wood very tough and quite light in

weight. John Walker has a ball he calls
"Gen. Buller," and when "Buller"!* work-
ing great scores go on the board. In fact,
pet balls are now quite the thing, and
nearly all the "cracks" have balls with
special finger holes or slots to suit their
grip. The two-man handicap will com-
mence June 10 and great rolling is
expected. K.

Buffalo.

ME.MOBIAL DAY TRADESHOWSNO INCREASE
IN THE BISON CITY. — PATRIOTISM ON THE
WANE. — BUSINESS WARRANTS INCREASED
PRICES JUST THE SA.ME. — A VISIT TO
palmers'. — DEATH OF MRS. SAGE. —
VARIOUS NOTES.

Decoration day hascome and gone and
trade in general shows a decrease in cut
flower orders for the day. Decoration
day is no longer what it used to be; the
younger generation seems to lack that
spirit of patriotism which was so
apparent a few years ago. However,
individual orders were good and prices
took a decided upward shoot, while the
quality of roses went the other way.
There were no paeonies and carnations.
Roses, lily of the valley and lilacs were
the only flowers available in quantities.
Carnations at $3 and $4- per hundred at
Decoration day does not seem just right,
but there are some who pay it and get
prices accordingly, but for the good of
the business some distinction should be
made in the price of flowers between
Easter and Decoration day. The store
windows are now a sight to behold.

A wheeling party journeyed to Lancas-
ter Sunday and called upon W. J. Palmer
& Son. We were escorted through the
whole place and some amateur photo-
graphs were taken by one of the party.
Palmers' Brides and Bridesmaids were a
grand sight and the cut of Beauties is
fine. They are growing sweet peas in
three carnation houses, which were
solidly in flower and perfect. Another
house has a solid bed of Kaiserins which
are fine; last week the cut was 2,500.

We are informed of the death of Mrs.
E. B. Sage, of Red Rock, who has been ill
lor a long time. The Buffalo Florists'
Club extends sympathy to Mr. Sage,
who is one of our members and a regular
attendant. W. A.

FICUS I
ELA5TICA I

Top Cuttings, Well Rooted,
suitable for 5-inch and 6-inch pots,

$20 PER 100

BOBBINK & ATKINS

RUTnERFORD, N. J. |

Orchids! ^

Arrived in perfect condition. CATTLEYA PER-
CIVALLIANA and C. MOSSIAE. Wrilf tor

LAGER & HURRELL, summit, h. j.

Orcbid Growers and Importer*.

There's a new crop of
sweet Graduates each year.

There are some of them
in your neighborhood.

Show their friends some
of our new Graduation
Baskets.

They are up-to-date,
salable and low-priced.

You can sell them in
large numbers by just
showing them.

Send for special price
list on these and all other
seasonable florists' sup-
plies.

Double your bank
account in June. It's easy
enough if you buy liber-
ally from

H. BAYERSDORFER
&C0.

SO=o6 PJ^. F*o»;irtla St.,

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

CARNATIONS!

F. Corner & Sons Co.,

LA FAYETTE, IND.

WM. MURPHY

Wholesale Carnation Grower

station F, CINCINNAII, OHIO.

BRIDES and MAIDS,

21^2-in., ready for a 3-in. shift

CASH $3.00 a 100,

WITH ORDER. $25.00 a 1000.

J. B. HEISS,

The Exotic Nurseries. DAYTON, 0.

MY SPECIALTY.

evCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM.

Finest strain iu the world. Now ready to ship,
a splendid stock of plants in tour separate
colors, from 2-inch pots, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per
WOO. From 2V4-inch pots, J5.00 per 100; J40.00
per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed.

PAUL MADER. East Stroudsburg, Pa.

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The American Florist.

1366

Bay Trees

STANDARDS

AND PYRAMIDS

The Largest Importation Ever
Offered in America

Every Tree a specimen, specially selected
for critical buyers. Unexcelled for piazza and
lawn adornment, at figures that are convincing.

Palms and Orchids.

THE BEST COMMERCIAL FLORISTS'
VARIETIES

JULIUS ROEHRS.

Carlton Hill. NEW JERSEY.

Chrysanthemums.

A large list of the best new and lead-
ing standard varieties; strong, heal-
thy, vigorous plants from 2 and 2^-
in. pots. There are none better;
most of our customers tell us there
are none so good. Send for com-
plete list.

THE fOllOWINO CARNATION PLANTS
STILL LEfT:

GENEVIEVE LORD, from sand, grand stock, $10.00
per 100, $75,00 per 1000. AMERICA. GOMEZ and
MACEO. fr^.OO per ICO. JOOST. PINGREE. $; 50 per
100. GOLD NUGGET, «3.00 per 100.

H. WEBER & SONS,

Crotons

Now is the time to think
about beddiug out these
beautiful foliage plants.
tlii>UL:h 111 thf viciuity of Philadelphia th'-
first wr-ek in June is early enough.

We have them in the following varieties, all
of which are escelleat for the purpose indi-
cated: Andreanum, Aureum Maculatum,
Evans 'auum, Interruptum, Queen Victoria,
Rubro-lineatum, and a few others. Very
fine plants.

6-in. pot plants, 15 to 20 in. high, 75c to$l ^ach.

4 '* " fS.OO per dozen.

3 " " 8.00 per 100.

Aureum Maculatum. . . J5 per 100, 835 per lOCO.

Mont'v Order Oflic'-.

Chestnut Hill.
Sta. H. Philadelphia.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

Wyndmoor,

Montgomery Co., Pa.

hi

1 10,000 EXCELLENT stocky 4-ln. Latanias ^

^ ready for shifting, $20 per JOO; $190 per 1000. |

WALTER RETZER & CO. ^^^i^r^^i^U ^

2045-59 Clarendon Avenue, CHICAGO.

ARFPA I IITF^PFN^ ''"■°' P°'^ *■' p!*"^***'' ^"'■y .tushy, 24 in_

8-in. pots (3 plants;, very bushy, 36 to 30 in.

.(a'lfl.OO; tlJ.OO per doz.
.S*;. 00; 134.00 perdoE.

I^CUTIA DCIMnOCAMA 4-in. pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 15 to 18 in $ 6.00 per doz.; $ 50.00 per 100

NLnilA DCLWIUIILMIIM 6-in. pots, 6 ■■ 20to24in 18.00 per doz.; 160.00 perlOO

KENTIA F0RSTERiANAt1S:^Stl^"

Measurements from top of pot.

15tol8in 4.b0Derdoz.; 35.00 per 100

18 to 24 in 9.00 per doz.; 75 00 per 100

6-in. pots, 6 " 38 to 30 ill 15,00 per doz. ; Jl 35each.

JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa.

Orders Now Booked

4* For Fall Ueliverv of i0

S CARNATION PLANTS. |

V S

^ Chicago Carnation Co., ff"' s
and CARNOT Rose PlfllllS

$2.50 PER HUNDRED.

Out of 2K-in. Pots. Fine Stock.

COLE BROS., ^ Peoria, III.

ROSES.

A No. 1 .Stock.
Per lOO Per 1000

BRIDES, 3!4-inuli $3.00 $25.00

BRIDESMAIDS, 2V4-inch 3.00 35.00

PERLES, 2^-inch 3.00

CASH WITH ORDER,

JOHN MUNO, Rogers Park, Chicago.

PANSIES

. .THE. .

JENNINGS STRAIN

FINE, STOCKY PLANTS from cold frames,
in bud and bloom, $1.50 per hundred; $13.00
per thousand.

SMALL PLANTS by mail 60 cts. per hundred.
Cash with order.

E. B. JENNINGS. Lock Box 254, Southport. Conn.

GROWER OF THE FUvTlST PANSIES.
P/rase- mc'nfron the A nie> ican Florist when zv> iltnz>

If You Have Stock To Sell...

the best way to make that fact known to the trade is by regular
advertising in '"Tt^ A . r"^* « a

Give it a trial. ... 1 He Americaii Florist,

1366

The American Florist.

June 2,

Louisville.

THE KENTUCKY CITY SEES CONSIDERABLE
BUILDING UNDER WAY — SCHULTZ BRING-
ING HIS PLACE UP TO DATE. — OTHERS
GETTING HEADY FOR MORE GOOD BUSI-
NESS.

Jacob Schultz is preparing to make
great improvements to his range. He
will rebuild four houses for miscellaneous
plants, using larger glass and new mater-
ial throughout. Then he will put up a fern
house 10x180 and a violet house 12x140.
A new boiler house will be built, 20x65,
separated from the houses and with a
second story covered by glass for the use
of large plants. Two new boilers will be
installed, of the same pattern as those
used by E. G. Hill for his carnation
houses. These improvements will cost
between $(),000 and $7,000

C. H. Kunzman is building another
carnation house. It is 24x120 and twelve
feet to the ridge. The south wall will
have two-foot glass ventilators its entire
length. There are to be three five-foot
benches, leaving space for four walks.
Mr. Kunzman is also excavating an
eight-foot cellar 20x55, which will be
covered by a potting shed. In the fall
he proposes to build a house i<xl20 for
propagating carnations.

C. W. Riemers is building a packing
room 24x30, with a cooling cellar 16x24
and capable of holding two tons of ice.
Mr. Reimers has a device for heating the
water used in his houses. When one
man is watering the temperature is at
58° and if two or three are at work the
supply only falls to 56°. He will have
.'',0,000 asters for cut flowers this season
and has them all planted. H. G. W.

Hartford, Conn. — John Coombs is
hoping for the speedy completion of the
Universalist block, to which he will then
remove his store and be excellently
located.

Washington, D. C— W. W. Kimmell
recently had a minister of the gospel
arrested for passing a forced check. The
reverened gentleman's fnends produced
the money to reimburse the florist.

ONLY 20,000

YOUNG ROSES LEFT

and planting season just commencing.
Uur stock consists of

Am. Beauties, in 2, Zyi and 3-inch.

Perles, " " "

Maids, " '

Brides. " "

K. Victoria,

Woottons.

Golden Gate,

La France, " " "

Belle Siebrecht, " " "

We believe iu shifting young roses often. All
stock offered in 2W-inch pots has been shifted
from 2-iD. and is t'qual to most stock advertised as
3-in., and ^v-hen we send it out is well established.

Send 50 cts. or M .00 for samples and prici-s.
Stock will please you. I'rices are right.

Last Call for This Stock,

oOOO fleraniums, in 'A and 4-in':li pots, ri'd, white,
pink, salmon :ind mixed.

Salvias, •ZVz-\o.. Vincas, 3 and 4-iu. Daisies. 3-iu.
Bcfionias, 3 tind 4-ia. Cannas. 3 and 4-in.
Caiadiums. 0-in. Tubt-roses, 3-in. Boston
Ferns, 5-iii. Heliotrope, 3 and 4-in. Ver-
benas and Pansies by the thousand.

Write or wire

GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III.

'sL^'w ^'^i^^'^i^^^^^^^l^^VWW W^^l^^'W^^i^^ w'^'^^^Jf'W W^ik^f^^^'^i^^I^^t^W^

¥.

8,000 METEOR ROSES

FROM 2'2-IN. POTS.

VY7ISHING to clean out to make room for planting, will offer above
for $20 per thousand. Also have left

S,000 JBi^ldes, a>^=in. I»ots.

3^ AT $25 PER THOUSAND.

3 This stock is A J in every respect and as good as any we have sent out,

j-> which has given general satisfaction.

I J. A. BUDLONQ, «and^st. CHICAGO.

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ROSE PLANTS f

Per 100

AMERICAN BEAUTY - - - 2' .-in. $5.00
METEOR -..---" 3.00
BRIDE ------ " 3.00

BRIDESMAID ...--" 3.OO
PERLE ------ " 3.50

AMERICAN BEAUTY, lifted from benches -

Al STOCK. BEST IN MARKET.

Per 1000

$45.00
25 00
25.00
25.00
30.00
- 35.00

I SI Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. |

1 have still left a few thousand
in 2-inch pots in splendid con-
dition. ^ ,^ J* J* ^

STEPHEN IVIORTENSEN,(N arPhiia iSOUTHAWIPTON, PENNA.

Good.

Healthy

Stock.

BRIDESMAID ROSE PLANTS!

GRAFTED ROSES,

Amerit-an Beauty, Kjiiserin, Golden
Gate, $10 per 100.

FROM

GRAFTED

STOCK.

OWN ROOTS,

Guldnu Gat*'. Kaiscriu, Metoor.
strong' stock re:idy for 3i4-iii. pots,
$4 per KO, $35 per 1000.

S. J. REITER, Westerly, R. I.

Perles = Perles

Some very choice strong 3-in and
2' 4-in. Perles for the first comers.
Fine stock for early flowers

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

P/ease mention the American Florist wlien ivril'ing.

ROSES.

1 »l^nt;s.

Kr.iui 3-iu. pots, $3 per 100, iih per 1000; 500
;it 1000 rate. Golden Gate, I'erle, Bride
and Bridesmaid, La France, Wootton, etc.

Geranium, strong plants Irom 3-in. pots. assorl4'd.

$:i per 100. Rose Qeranium, Heliotrope :iu<l

rioonvine, 13 per 100.

Cash With OitDEit.

JOSEPH HEIWL, Jacltsonville, III.

(,i:1;a,NIUMS, mixed, 2-incli Per 100, *2,S(.I

IIUMULIS var. (.lap. Hop), 2-in.... '• 2.00

COn.EA sc:indi-iis.3-in " 2.00

SWKUT ALYSSUM Little Gem, 2-in. " 2.00

SEL.VGINELl.A Dent., stronn,2-in. ■• 1.50

E. 1. RAWLINC8, QUAKERTOWN, PA.
Ptfa:iC mfittum the American Ftorist zvhen wi Utug.

ROSE PLANTS

BRIDESMAIDS

KAISERINS

BRIDES

PERLES

3-inch,

$4 per 100,

V$35 per 1000.

2V2-in.,

$3 per 100,

\$25 per 1000.

Cet-mirt. -Wltl-i. Order.

Martin A. Magnuson,

3309 N. Western Ave., CtllCAGO, ILL.

Kf\ISERlN»«»6flRN0T

GILT-EDGE STOCK.
^r~Plant NOW for summer bloom.

ROBERT SIMPSON, Clifton, N. J.

5000 BRIDES AND MAIDS

■- and 2V4-in. pots, ready for shifting.
J2.S0 per 100, $20.00 per 1000.

Also 5000 BRIDES and MAIDS, in 3-in. pots.
Ver.v llni' storl^. $1.00 Jier 100, 135.00 per lOOO.

J. F. DUNCAN,
Wyndinoor P. O.. Montgomery Co.. Pa.

A good adv. in a good paper will bring
good rettimi.

I goo.

The American Florist.

1367

Chrysanthemums.

FOR ALL
PURPOSES.

NOVELTIES

And STANDARD

VARIETIES.

Send Us a List of Your Wants for
LOWEST CASH PRICES.

NATH4N SMITH & SON, Adrian. Mich.

VERBENAS

60 Choice Varieties,

in bud and bloom, 2J^-inch pots, J2.50 per

100; |;20 per 1000. 3-inch pots,

$3.50 per 100.

GERANIUMS

30 Finest Bedding Varieties,

in bud and bloom, 3>^-inch pots, |6.00
per 100.

J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

ADIANTUM

21 ■.-inch Pots.

...FARLEYENSE

Nice. Strong Stuff, Ready
for a Shift,

$10 per 100.

J. A. PETERSON,

^ Florist ^

405 RACE STSEET.

Cincinnati, ohio.

Dracaena lndivisa....tlO.OO, tl5.00aud $20.00 per 100

Smjiax, transplanted, strong 50

Coleus. rooted cuttings 75

Geraniums. S. A. Nutt, etc 2.50

Asters, trans. Queen of Market 50

Heliotrope. 3-in. Jersey Beauty 4.00

Asparagus plumosus seedlings 3.00

" Sprengerii. 3-iD 6.00

Ageratum, Cope's pet, 2V4-in 2.50

princess Pauline, 2i4-in.. 3.00
Geraniums in assortra-'nt, 4-iu , , .$5 to 6.00

Cash plbabk. Carl Hagenbufger. ^•ohTo*.'"'

Circulation

which

Circulates

The actual paid circulation of the
American Florist is, we believe, the
largest in its class. The contents
are of real present value and are
preserved for reference. Advertisers
who use regularly our columns estab-
lish permanent business with the best
trade in the United States.

SMILAX,

, l-*^t»tly JBo'^^".

$1.50 per 100, $15 per 1000.

Asparagus Plumosus,

From 3-in. Pots,

Ready July I5th,

$6 per 100, $50 per 1000.

Vou will make no mistake iu sending me your
order; tliis stock is of the same high quality as
that furnished lust season. Samples furnished to
new i-ustomers if desired.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

New Double Begonia
Semperflorens

(Lemuine s New Double Begonias).

BOULE DE NEIGE, double wbite,
NANCY, double lisht pink,
GLOIRE DU MONTET. double pink,
1RI0MPHE DE LORRAINE, double cerise
or cherry color, or very dark pink.

35c each; the set for $1.00, free by mail.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

Wyndmoor,

Montgomery Co. PA.

Money Order Office,

Chestnut Hill.
Sla. H.Philadelphia.

Fine Plants, pioo

GERANIUMS, -Zy-i and 3-in. pots, mixed.... 2.50

Ontaurea Gymnocarpa, 2-in. pots 2.00

SMILAX, a-in. pots 1000, $8.00; 1.00

AQDADACIIC * Sprengerii. 2-incli pot 3.00

AOrnnHbUO , piumosus Nanus 4.00

Primroses, July 1, Chinese, Forbesi, Obconica,
Grandifloru and Rosea 2.00

CASH PLEASE

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM

DEIiAWASE. O.

FLORISTS' ORCHIDS

The Finest and Largest Stock

in the world.

C AlinFD ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and
O/lllULK BRUGES, BELGIUM.

Send for List of Commercial Varieties.

A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y.

Rooted Cuttings and 2>^-in. Pot Plants. ?§[

CoieuB, best red, yellow and assorted $0.30

Moon Vines, white MO

Sant'illna Ctiam;e-cyparl88Ufl. very strong 1 CO

AKeratum, blue, white and P. PauuDe,2H 'n- POts l.oU
Salvia Splendens. tall and dwarf, strong. 2J* " 2.00

Cobaea Soandens. 18 to 24-In " 2^'- 3.00

ChryBanthemums.lonK list t>e8tvarfl.. strong 2^^-ln. 2 00

Alternanthera, red and yellow 1 75

Apple Geraniums. 2 and 2^ In pots 4.00

Cash with ohi>er please.
J. E. JACKSON, Cainsville, Ca.

DRACAENA INDIVISA and VINGA VARIE6ATA

Per 100

4-in. pot Drac;enas (fine stocky plants) IIO.OO

2>4 " Vinca Variegata Vines 2.50

Plants " *' " from flats.. 1.50

Rooted cuttings of Coleus. Crimson Verschaffeltii,
Golden Queen and Mixed, 7FJc per 100.

Cash With Order or C. O. D.
WM. A. CLARK & SON. 59 State St.« Watertown. N. Y.

""'llGS'NrA" ~^* CALEDONIA

(A pure white variety of Bei^onia Gioire de Lor-
raine.) C^rtiticateaatR. H. S. London, Edinburjih,
Manchester, Wolverhampton, Cardiff, Notting-
ham, Stockport. Liverpool, York, Dundee and
Aberdeen. For all particulars regarding this sur-
passingly Grand, Sterling Novelty .apply to
JOHN FORBES, Nurseryman. HAWICK, Scotland.

Started Clumps of Dahlias.

New varieties. $2.50 per 100. Cash with order.

.. ..W. H. JONES, Geneva, 0.

READ THIS.

To Clean Up, We Offer the Following:

GERANIUMS, 2'/.-in., hu I avorite, Reine Nathalie,

Sir Trevoir i,awrence, Gloire de France, Wm.

Ptlt/er, Guilliou Manglii, Count*'s.^ La Hanm.

Mnie. .Jones, Countess de Harcurt, Lavalee.

Ingenieur Parlieur and a score nf other good

varieties at $2.00 per 100, $17 50 per 1000.
Bronze Leaved Geraniums, Prince Uismare,k and

Clolh ..t Gold, J-.'.SO per 100.
Silver Leived Geraniums, Mrs. Pollock and Kirs.

ParkiT, $."1.00 per 100.
COLEUS. line assortment. 2^-in , 11.7.5 per 100.
FEVERFEW. iV,~\n., Jl.iSO per 100.
FARFUGIUM GRANDE. 3H in., r> 00 per 100.
PETUNIAS, linuble, Dreers strain, 2V4-in., $2..50

per IIJII.

PELARGONIUMS, 2i4-in., assorted. $;i.50per 100.
ALTERNANTHERA, 2-in., *1.78 per 100
VINCA VARIEGATA. 2V4-in., $4.00 per 100.

ELEGANTISSIMA. 2M-in.. J2.0O per 100.
PALM. Latauia llorbonica, 2V.^ in., three to five

leaves, $5.CX) per lOO.
FERNS, Bostoniensis. 2!4-in., $4.00 per 100.

Cordata Compaota, 2'.;-in., *4 00 ner 100.
Cyrtomium Falcatum, 2!/2-in.,$3.00 per 100.

Cash With Order.

G. W. WEATHERBY, Ghillicotlie, Mo.
CHRYSANTHEHUnS

CuMjngsfordJi Mrs. Jerome Jones

Clory of Pacific Mrs- 8. T. Murdock

Ivory Mme. F. Bergmann

Minerva Rose Owen

Mrs. J. C. Whilldin The Queen

And I'tlier v.iricti'-s from 2V^-iii. p"ts, $2.00 per 10(>.

SCMPL6 and VICTORIA plants I'rom seed
bed. 2nc p<T 110. $2.00 per 1000.

Cash With Order.

R. VINCEMT JR. & SON, White Marsh, Md.

Aster Plants.

OSTRICH FEATHER. QUEEN OF THE
MARKET, SEMPLE'S, VICTORIA, VICK'S
and TRDPFADT S PERFECTION. Fine
plants, fi;rown from the best seed in the mar-
ket, 35c per 100; 300 for $1.00; $2.50 per 1000.

J. C. SCHMIDT, BRISTOL, PA.

ROSES and CANNAS.

Am. lieauties, 3-inch, -iJtJ.OO per 100. Pn-s. Caruot.

3-inch, *6.00 per 100. Souv. de Wootton, 4-mch,

$7.00 per 100.
Paul Bruant, deep red; Chas. Henderson; A.

Ferrier, bronze; F. Vaughan; started plants.

16.00 per 100
ROBERT F. TESSON, West Forest Park, St. Louis.

FLORISTS***^

IF you have made any change iu your firm
name or address, please send us your
corrected business card so that you may be
properly listed in next year's edition of our
directory. Send also particulars of any
additions you may have made to your estab-
lishment, either greenhouses or land.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 324 Dearborn St.. Chicago.

^TX/^T UI'IIGS \\ ^^ still have Lady Camp-
ViVXjJCiXO bell and Swanlev White
r..oted cuttings, $6.00 per 1000.

GERANIUMS, S. A. Nutt. Bruanti. etc., at $6.C0
per 100 without pots; $7.00 with. Mine. Salleroi,
3-iuch, $3.50 per 100.

CANNAS, Star of IM, similar to llouvier, also a
mixed lot of Florence Vaughan. Burbank,
Austria, ,1. 1). Cabos. etc.. at $8.00 per 100.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids. Mich.

POTTED VIOLET CUTTINGS.

Clear of all diseas.'S, of the different varie-
ties. Per 1000

FARQDHAR $20.00

CAMPBELL 15.00

PRINCESS OF WALES 12.50

No California for sale now.

GREEN SPRINGS FLORAL CO..

Louisa County, Waldroo P. O., Va.

m T« TTT PRINCESS or WALES

Viol Pi ^ ''""^ p'^'f''^-

▼ IV.flW'U*:? $1.50 PER 100.

Dwight m. Wells, Benton Harbor, Mich.

1368

The American Florist.

June 2,

Washington.

BUSINESS CONTINUES BRISK.— P.EONIES IN
SPLENDID SHAPE. — DECORATIONS FOR
SOCIETY.

Trade is very good. The commence-
ments and receptions are keeping every-
body on a move. Stock is plentiful and
the quality good for this season. The
weather is cool, which is quite a draw-
back to the sale of bedding plants.
Pa-onies are grand this year and are in
great demand and bring fair prices.

Wednesday night, May 23, President
and Mrs. McKinley gave a reception in
honor of the Mystic Shriners. The East
Room was tastefully decorated with
palms, ferns and crotons, the corridors
and parlors with plants and large vases
of pKonies and all were brilliantly
illuminated. It was the largest gather-
ing seen at the Executive Mansion during
the present administration. The Marine
Band furnished the music.

Representative and Mrs. Dalzell enter-
tained Wednesday night. May 23. Ouitea
number of Meteor roses were used by A.
Gude & Bro., who had the decoration.

Ithaca, N. Y.— Arthur H. Bool has
leased the establishment of the Bool
Floral Co., and will conduct the business
at 215 East State street.

Montclair, N. J.— a. D. Rose reports
a brisk business in window boxes and
records sixty-five boxes five feet long,
which he has planted individually as one
da3's' work.

Burlington, Wis.— A. Helfrich has
organized the Burlington Floral Co., of
which he becomes president, to handle
his business, and proposes enlarging his
glass and reaching out for larger trade.

WHILE THEY LAST.

40 ooo QERANIUMS. Ten strictly tirst-class

beddcrs- S A. Nutt. Bruantl. Beaute Poiteviiie,

Frances' Pi-rkins, Lii Favorite, White Swan,

Mrs J M. Garr. Atbk-te, Am. Wonder, Mme.

Ja uiin,' stron-. SV.-inch, .fi.VS per 100; »25 00 per

1000 Rose Geraniums, 2.i;-inch, same primv

•'-inch 2o. Mme Salleroi. strons. 2-ineh, .JI.oO

per 100. Orders flUed^day received.
2« ooo aVs-lnch ROSES— Brides, Meteors. Maids

Perles and Woottous, $3.00 per 100, $30 per 1000.

Kaisenn and Golden Gate, $4.00 per 100. This

stock is strictly flrst-olass.
Double Fringed PETUNIAS and 20th Century

VERBENAS, strong. 2-incn. i-.
VINCAS, strong, 2'i-inch, 3c.; 2-inch, 2iic.
MAROUERITES— New Giant White.-a grand sort,

and New Golden, strong 2-in., $3.00 per 100.
COLEUS— Strong 2-inch, choicest varieties, $2.00

per 100.
SMILAX-Strong 2-inoh, $1.00 per 100. Strong

seedlings, 50c. per 100.
AQERATUM, Princess Pauline— Strong, 2^-in.,

iV^c; 2-in., lV.
aiANT COMET ASTERS (true)— Strong 2-in ,

$1.50 per 100. Lavender, pink and white, an..

pure white.

CA3H WITU ORDER.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAl CO., Springfield, III.

A NEW AD

Per 100

10,000 Coleus, named, our selection.. 2^- in.. $1.50

5,000 Geraniums, mixed 2;-4 " .■ 2.00

2.000 Grass Pinks o !•■ ^00

2.000 Verbenas, named 3M .. 1 UO

1,000 True Maidenhair Fern 2!4 '.. < OU

3,000 Iresines, two colors 2i< " .. 1..W

1.000 Red Vernon 2.'4 __ ■• 1-™

500 Red A'ernon 3 .■ *--*>0

500 LygodiumScandens, climbing ^

Jern 2H " .• '-O"

The Morris Floral Co.,

\?vrnA.a^ i>o ^^oxj \?vrA.Bfar •?

1 have 10.000 Scott, Moiiowan and Portia Car-
nations, trom flats. JlOOU per 1000.

L. H. CHiupbRit and (Jalilomia Violets. 10,000
BtroriK, Fall ruonera, ready to plant, $8 llU per 1000;
PrinoeHS of W»le8, $15.00 per 1000. All above by
100 same price.

5000 AmpelopHls Veitohii, long. live tope, pot-
KTOWD, dormant, at $3 00 per 100 or $25 00 per 1000.

Cash with order,
please.

5000 Vinca Major Var. 2>6-In.. Htrony. $3.00 a 100,
Uarex Japonlca, (Golden Glow, 151 n- Moou

Vines, Halleana and fiolden HoucyHiH-kle.

liLue arid Criuasoix Spiraea, all Irum ZV^s In. pots,

good, 3 ct8. each, as nr^ny aa you want.
Alao l.ady W^anhington Geraniuui, Genista,

assorted Flowering Befjonias, Manettia

Bicolor, 4 ctB. each; Sprengeril, 'A\^ In.. Mne, Sets

BEN J. CONNELL, Florist, WEST GROVE, PA.

strou-

SMILAA

FUCHSIAS, rooted cut-
tings, named, all good
i.iic-s. $1 UO per 100
PETUNIAS. $1. 00 perlOO.
AGERA1UMS, 50c per
1i;0. HELIOTROPES, 10
best n:imed, rented cut-
tings, 80c per 100, 17.00
per 1000; 2-in,,«2 0O: 4-
m., hut fine, at $7.00
per 100. COLEUS 70c
per 100, $6.00 per 1000.
Express prepaid on all
rooied cuttings.

CARNATIONS

to close out (juick.
1 '^ readv to Sit out in field.

Per 100 Per 1000

FloraHill $1.00 $9.00

Wm. Scott 80 7.00

L. MoGowan 80 7.00

30,000 VIOLETS, runners. Calil'ornia; ■HI. 00 per
lOU; *8 00 per 1000. 20.000 SNIILAX. tine 2.inch {
plants, i;|,i5 per lOU; iilO.tU per 1000.

C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kas.

CABBAGE. CABBAGE.

H. Succession, Early and Late, Flat Dutch.
Drumhead Savoy and other varieties. Held
grown plants. 15c per ICO, $1.00 per 1000. $8.50
per lO.lOO.

White Plume. Golden Self Blanching, Giant
Pascal. New Rose and other varieties; 10 acres
will soon be ready; 15c per 100. *1.00 per 1000,
.$8.50 per 10,000. (Large enough now for trans-
planting at 75c per 1000).

TOJVriVTO

stone. Paragon, Roval Red and other varie-
ties, field grown, 16c per 100, $1.00 per 1000,
*8 60per 10.000.
Any of tlie above plants by mail, add 10c per 100.
Cash ^\'it]i Oki>ei:.

R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md.

Die BIndekunst

Einzige Special Zeitschrift der

Welt fur BLUMENBINDEREI.

Probenummern umsonst.
Abonnement 10 M. jahrlich.

J. OLBERTZ, Bindekunst Verlag,

ERFURT, DEUTSCHLAND.

Gardeners' Chronicle.

A Weekly Illustrated Journal.

BBTABLI8HID 1841.

The "GABDKNKIR8' CHRONICLB " ha§ been FOB
OVBB Fifty yeabs thk Lkaking Journal of Ita
olasa. It ban achieved this position because, wbtle
■peol&lly devotluK Itself to supplylnK the dally require-
ments of Kardeners of all classes, much of the Infor-
mation furnished Is of suoh general and permanent
Tslne, that the GABDHNSBS CnKONlCLB " Is
looked np to as the stakdahd authoritt on the
■nbjeots of wblob It treats.

BnbsorlpUon to the United States, 14.30 per rur.
Bemltunoes to be made payable to B. Q. CO VB.

Officb;—

41 Wellington St.. Coven Garden. London, England.

Leading Chrysanthemums.

White: Ivory. Midse, Bergmann. Koblnson. Wana-
maber, Kalb, Woodford. Jerome Jonee. lodepen-
deoce. Weeke. Yellow: Golden Trophy. Ilenderson.
Johneon, O. P BasBCtt. Whlldin. Modesto, Yellow
Uueen, BonnalTon. Uncolo. Hunderbrucd. Pink:
Ivory. Glory d. PaclQc, Montmort, Morel, Pfirrln. Mur-
dock. Rronze: Cha«. Bavls Red: Geo. W. Chllda;
GUI of 21^-lc. potB. %l 50 per 100. 120 00 per 1000. Also,
White: Mayflower. Western Klnu Yellow: Goidea
Wedding. Yellow Jones and U. W. Relman. Red:
Defender. Sbrlmpton. Bronze: Lady Hanham; out
of V4r\n. pots, $:100 per 100. $'25 00 per lUOO. Gretchen
Buettner. floe late white, %^l CO per lOCO; f2.,".0 ner ICO.
500 or more of not more than 12 va letlea at lOCO rate.

ROSES. BrldewmaldB, Brides and Perles, 2V'n.
$0.50 per 100. $:iO-tO per lOOO, Good Slock. Bridesmaids,
Brides and Perles, ;i-ln . $5 00 per 100. $t5C0 perlOOO

Terms cash or will be sent C. » ». I). Satisfaction
guarantetd or money refunded. Secure your stock
by ordering early. We are the largest growers of
Chrysanthemums In Illinois.

POEHLMANN BROS.. Morton Grove. Cook Co.. III.

Extra Fine 2=in. Stock

Alternanthera. 3 varieties, «1,60 per 100, $14.00 p^-r
lOtiO. Fuchsias, mixed. J1.50 per 100. B gonia
Metallica. $2.25 per 100. Coleus. Golden liedder
and ViTSi-hafffltii, ,SI..=)0 per 100. JIS.OO per 1000.
Mixed Coleus, II a^ per 100, »13.00 per lOOO.

Rooted Cuttings, Golden liedder Coleus, 60<.' per
100. $.1.50 per 1000.

R. I. HART, Hackettstown> N. J.
VEGETABLE PLANTS.

Fine, Large Plants, Readv to Plant Out.

l"er 1000 IVrSOOO
CABBAGE, best leadiuj; varieties ....$1 00 $4.00

TOMATO. 5 leading varieties 1. 00 4.00

BRUSSELS .Sprouts 1.00 4.00

LETTUCE, several varieties 1,00

CAULIFLOWER. H. p;arly Snowball. . 2.00

Bristol, Pa.

J. C. SCHMIDT,

Surplus from tlats,
to clear out.
Brmail, 40c per 100. $3.50 per 1000, whiU; they bist.
MCFARLANE. Staatsburgh-on-Hudson. N. Y.

Smtlax stringing made easy
by the use of

MEYBft

GREEN SILK4LINE

Just tiie shade of the foliage.
Samples and prices free.

JOHN C. MEYER <C CO.,

80-84 Kingston St. BOSTON, MASS

For sale by leading Florists .

KIFT'S

PATEN

No. 1— Brass, nlckled, 4 feet long, i; clasps to each rod.
Price complete (with sreen or white tumblers) 12 25.
Price complete (with green or whlie cornucopia vases)
$2 50. No.2— Ueavy4 ft. rod brassed and nickeled,
with three clasps for 5 to i^ln Dots. each. $1.75.

Klft's patent rubber capped FlowerTubeB. !ij-ln.
diameter, per 100, $X 50.

JOSEPH KIFT & SON, Florists,
1735 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Penn.

T Adjustable Vase Holders

Finest Prepared

GYGAS LEAVES

Most Flexible. Best Coloring and Finish.

Also RAW CYCAS LEAVES,

Pressed, readv for puintiuK; J3.00 per 100,

$25.00 per ICOO. Good 36-in. leaves.

FLORIDA NAT. PKOUnCTS CO.,

Box .337, Orlando, Fla.

Universal insecticide

For Flowers, Trees
and Animals.

Recommended and inase
by the foremost floristB and
nurserymen in the land.

For Sale at the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. GO.

NIAGARA FALLS. N. Y.

Galvanized Wire Plant Stakes.

L'SEI> ONE YEAU.

Feet. Per 100 Per 1000 Feet. Per 100 Per 1000

■m * .fi5 $5.75 ■■Hi $.86 $8.00

6 70 H 50 Whole lot for $17,00.

McLENECAN BROS. Reading, Pa.

rgoo.

The American Florist.

1369

^... ,.„./0£PP.RTURE,' ^
Best and Cheapest on arth

MR. EDIHR:

I send u mi picter whitch also shoes mi latest invenshin. i got it up
to help mi florist frenz what kin pla musick, an tha are wel plezed with the wa it
works, an al sa it hez great posabilities. Kraig uv Filidelfi saiz it filz a long felt
wont in hiz fambly, fur awl his kids is musickl an he is sum hisself on the Kazoo. Kole uv Kokomo hez ordered a hole litter uv
em awl sizes to sute his fambly, and his baby now krize by note. We wil sune have theze music holders uv different styles an
matereals to sute kustomers. Sum uv kast irun, sum Plaster frum Paris, sum of dog skin stufed with straw, and sum stuffed
with the dorg an bark, theze iz automatick an kin be traned to bring the musick sheets and beet time with its tale on the flore.
This style is a howling succes when traned tew take part in a funerial durge.

Now as i need mimney to breede an bild thoze machenes an get a patent on em, i wil eel sum BILERS an HINGES an
VENTILATIN KONTRAPSHINS Purty cheep, so tel awl the Flourists what iz bildin, tu send tu me fur a Kat-a-log what tels awl
about mi fixins.

Mi name iz |. D. CARMODY, I live in Evansville, Indiana, Klose tew Posey Kounty.

Plrase- mcntuni the Atneiicati Florist when writing.

Ostertag Bros.,

PREPARED ♦

TROPICAL

PALMS

AND

CYCAS
..LEAVES.

Send for Catalogue.
Florists.

Washington and Jefferson Aves.,

ST. LOUIS. MO.

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FRUIT AND FLOWER PLATES

Seed Packets and Supplies of all kinds for
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN

SKITX) ST'OIi, FK/ICE lilST.
Stock Cuts, 10c. per aquare Inch. EnRTaytug by all
processes. Printing and LltboKTaphlng. Illustrated
Catalogues a specialty.

VREDENBURG & CO., Rochester, N. Y.

We like to have you tell our advertisers
that you read our paper.

M/rite, telegraph or telephone.

Cll AV I CtUCC Brilliant BroDz.s. II Mper 1(100;
OALflA LlAtlO Brilliant Green, tl aO per IMi

LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS =™-}f?el!,?',f.^.?'i m

FANCY FERN. DAGGER FERN. ETC. At Market Pnce,

HARRY A. BUN YARD, 42 W. 28fh St., New York City

Telephone, 2006 Madison Square.

LIQUID PLANT FOOD

Tor Greenhouse Cultivating.

EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY,
Chicago Office: 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston.

H. K. Snideb, Suite 423, 260 Clark St.

Please mention the Aniei tean Florist when "writing.

ALL Nurierymen, Seedimeu and Floriitt wlih-
Ing to do buiinesi with Europe ihould lend
(01 the

ii

Horticultural Advertiser"

Thii li the ^ritiih Trade Paper, being read weekly
by all Horticultural tradera; it ii also taken by
over 1000 of the beit Continental houaei. Annual
lubioription to cover cost of postage 75 cents.

Address EDITORS OF THE " H. A."
Chllwall Nurseries. - NettB. Knsland.

.If your..

Business Methods

are right yon can make a profit
on an advertisement here.

"NICOMITE"

(PATENT)

Vapor Insecticide

No fabor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

ALL GREENHOUSE BUGS.

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN.

The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co.,

LOUISVILLE. KY.

Please mention the American Florist when writing.

I™ Regan Printing House

NURSERY

SEED

nORISTS

CATALOGUES

87-9 J Plymouth Place,
jt j»> CHICAGOjto» j»

Please vicnlion the American Florist when writing

800 COLEUS 1:''^%^^.

lieddcr :iiui \'erscliatTt*ltii. 3i4-inch, fine, clean
stock, $2.00 per 100; .$14.00 for the lot. A baranin.
Cash. JOHN BEIMFORD, Wilton Junction, la.

1370

The American Florist.

June 2,

Milwaukee.

MEMORIAL DAY TRADE SURPASSED PREVI-
OUS RECORDS. — FLORIST BECOMES A GAR-
DENER.— BEDDING TRADE ACTIVE.

The quantity of flowers bandied for
Memorial day exceeded all the records of
the city and the proportion of carnations
was unusual, particularly of white. One
feature of Memorial day trade is that
every florist appears to have more or
less orders from customers he never sees
at any other time.

A. L. Mock, who until recently owned
the establishment known as the Paris
Floral Co., and was a candidate for the
position of park superintendent, has
accepted the position of gardener for Chas.
AUis, who is establishing a fine summer
residence in Wauwatosa, Wis. Conserva-
tories are soon to be built and alilj'pond
will be one of the features in the land-
scape.

Bedding plants are being set out at a
lively rate and the best scarlets are
already scarce. Every one doing bedding
or planting of any kind is very busy,
but the flower trade generally is only
moderate. C. B. W.

Newport, R. I — Wadley & Smythe,
the New York florists, have rented a
store adjoining the Casino entrance for
the season.

Invalid Appliance Co.,
COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS

Holds Glass
Firmly

See the Point ■

The Viin Rejper Per.
' t eUlIng Point! an

I tbe best. No rights or

lefts. Box of l(KlOpoiDtB
75 cents, postpaid.
IIENKT A. DKKEK,

I 714 4'h.itDnl St., I'hlU., Pft.

LVANS' IMPROVED
CMAil£irC£ "1

APPAMAFUS \

WRITt fuR.iLLUSrRATtO --ATALOCue

gvAfCfff an MACMmfWjm,

Importers and Manufacturers of l^lrfcf icj-g^ SunnllCS

918 FILBERT STREET, PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Htease Mention American Florlet.

^ ^ SIQMUND QELLER ^ ^

Metal Goods, Moss-
Wreaths, Cape Flowers,

Immortells, Chenille,
Tinfoil, Doves, Baskets,

Sheaves, Vases,

Jardinieres. Ferndishes,

Novelties, etc.

Importer* Jobber and Manufacturer of

PLORISTS^ SIPPLIES,

Italian Bleached Wheat, Rush and Braids for Basket Manufacture.

108 W. 38TH ST.,near6th Ave., NEW VORK.

IRON BENCH FRAME and

GREENHOUSE FITTINGS.

Improved Cast Iron Gutter.

Greenhouses erected
with our Patent Iron
Construction.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE

JENNINGS BROS.,Olney,Phila., Fa.

GRE5NB0USE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress,

I

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A. OlETSGH & GO.sM.P««.ve CHICAGO. ILL

Boston Florist Lotter Go.

MAXTTACTURKRB OP

FLORISTS' LETTERS

This ivooden box nicely stained and var^
nishedf 18x30x13 made In two sectlonsp one
for each size letter, g^lven away w^lth first
order of 500 letters.

Block Lettera, 1 ^ or 2-lnch Blze, per 100, $2 W,
Script Letters. $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, Trcas. and Manager,

84 Hawlf*y St., BOSTON, MASS.

A. HERRMANN,

Cape flowers, all colors;
Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs,
AND All Florists' Sapplles.

Send for Prices.
404-4I2 East 34th St., NEW YORK.

Plrasc nti-ntion tht- American /-"/oust when lutiling.

John Conley &Son,

Mjiiuifaotiirers <»f
Z AND 4 DOMINICK STREET.

REED & KELLER,

Manufacturers pioriSts' DeSlgHS.

iTeXTir"' Florists' Supplies.

122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY.

Please mention Ihe American Ftnrisl when 7vyiting.

THE
KINNEY
PUMP.

For applying
Liquid
Manure it

iiasnoequai!

St*nt pri^paid
for $2.50.
Without spray-
ing valve $2.00.

^,ts The HOSE CONNECTION Z^^'^'fr-

Hf- > m-*-w^*-*-mm-mw-¥n *'»'

^

NIKOTEEN

IT COSTS 4 CENTS FOR EACH 600 FEET OF
S FLOOR SPACE C-

DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE
PLANTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT FLORISTS-

OUT- 200 LBS. or TOBACCO H) ONE PINT or OXOIfCN
L SOLD BY SEtBSMtM CIRCULAR FREE-i

I SKABCURA DIPCO.CniCAGO. '

I' QUICKLY Does IT. 'w

HEADQUARTERS

COCOA FIBRE.
SHEEP MANURE.
BONE all grades,
IMPORTED SOOT.

DUNNE & CO.,

SPHAGNUM and
GREEN MOSS,
RUSTIC WORK, all kinds.
CLAY'S FERTILIZER.

5g.irv' New York.

IIIIL « \j\3., 30ih St. 1^^" ■*
HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES.

TRADE EXPAN8IONI8T8-

American Florist Advertisements.

rgoo.

The American Florist.

1371

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KROESCHELL BROS. CO.

Greenhouse Boiler,

29 to 59 Erie St., CHICAGO.

I

CIXjC ciyi^<:^.4./tJ^

Boilers made of the best of material, shell, firehux
I sheets and heada of ateel. water space all around
(front, flldea and bacfc). Write for Information.

Fiease mention the American Fioyiit when writing-

J

KELLER BROS., i^;

^ 213-15-17-19-21-23 Pearl St..

NORRISTOWN, PA.

Munufacturers of Standard Flower Pots, r»*d in
color, equal to the best on the market; are 16
miles from Philadelphia, best of railroad connec-
tions. We give special attention to mail orders and
make special sizes to order in quantities. A
postal will brine prices and discounts.

!>i'-^-sl6^^^ib^g'^b^"^1tr^l5'^^t^^

#1

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANUPAOnjRaBS OF

Flower Pols.

Before buying write for prtoet

361-363 Herndon Street

ear Wrttrbtwood Ave-

•CHICAGO liL^

Standard Flower Pots

13i-inch, per 1000, $3.40

2 -inch, " 2.7.1
2'/j-inch, " 3.SS

3 -inch, " 4.70

CREENHOUSC GLASS

OUR SRECMALTY.

I

I

LARGE STOCK «^

PROMPT SHIPMENT. \

I

!A)^^>^PDrelinseedOilPuttylABrusliesEt(.

|2^ WRITE FOR. LATE ST_J» RICES. ^^

f hi' A mi'* lean F'liyifl nlf'i ;i_t>rttng

314-ineh, per 1000, 14.95
4 -inch, ■• 6.20

i, -inch. " 10.80

6 -inch, " 16.60

PACKAGES EXTRA.

G. HENNEGKE CO..

MILWAUKEE.
WIS.

FLOWER POTS

ALL KINUS.

A SPECIALn

STANDARD POTS

Lbi. &ud SAMPLES PRBB

SWAHN'S POTTERY MF'G CO.

P. O. Uox 78. Minneapolis. Minn.

Standard .J* >

FLOWER

Pots

if your ^reenboasea 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

Please mrntion the Amoican Florist when wrilmp

SUMMER VACATION TRIPS.

Of course yuure t^oin^ away for a few weeks
this summer. Have you decided where to go? It
is our business to give assistance to those who
travel. We will gladly furnish you with maps,
rates, time schedules, iind full information retard-
ing any trip you may have in contemplation. ir
your plans are not yet miidi-. we may be uble to
offer vou valuable suggestions. Write to us. F. A.
PALMER, A. G. P. Agent, Wabash Railroad.
310-312 Marquette Building, Chicago, 111.

. mm^M. '^^''Il W'B^^

HHEWS^i

BRANCH
VWREHOVSl

KEARNEY*^

Jersey (mr.K J.

Tactory.

n3-719

Wharton
St.-

" i(wc^|siANp(inf,H.Y. 'y^'

Please tnerJion the A mt'ncati Fiunsl .vhtu .

Umg.

THOSE RED POTS

"STANDARDS"

11 ULl 8IZB AND WTDK BOTTOMS
BULB PANS AND AZALBA POTS

DETROIT FLOWER POT M'FY

HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT. MICH.,

Rep. 4»0 HOWARD 8t-

Plca^c Tttention the A inci ican Flo} at whftt zt/» tiing.

i.c i-c

<^AtaLocv^?J

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Paclied in small crates, easy to handle.

Prloe per orate
IMI0 2-ln. pote In orst«,l4 88
1500 2M" " 6.26

1600 2)J" " B.OO

1000 H '• " 6 00

800 3ii" " 6,

6004 " " 4.60

320 5 •• ■' 4 51

144 8 ■■ " 3.16

Price per orate
120 7ln. pou In orate. N 20

60
48 9
4810
2411
24 12
1214
6 IB

3.00
3.60
4.80
3.60
4.80
4.80
4.50
Send for price list

Seed pans, same price a. pots. __ ,

of Cylinders for Cut Flower.. Hanging Baaketa, Lawn
Ta.e., etc. 10 per cent ftr cash with order. Address

HILFINQER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

AoausT BOLKSB A Sons, New Tork Agents

63 DIT 8TRMT. NIW TORK CITT.

PUaie mention the A merican Florist when writing.

1372

The American Florist.

June 2,

Index to Advertisers.

AdvertlalnK Bates — 1354

Allen J K 1359

American Rose Co — II

Amllng K C 1363

Bailer K A 1363

BB8Bett& Washburn. .135-
Bayeredorfer H & Co.l36(

Belmford John 1369

Benttaer & Co 135"

Berger 11 H * Co. . . . 13t>0

Bernard A II

Bemlng U G 1368

Blndekunst Die i:W8

Bjeraaard-PederBOH J II

Biano A & Co 131)1)

BobblnK dt At&lnjB 13t!4

Boerner Fred 1361

Boston Letter Co 13i"0

Budlong J A 1367 13(16

Bunyard H A ISli'.l

Bnrpee W Atlee A Co II

Carmody JD I36H

Chicago Carnation Coi:^*;3
Chicago House Wreck-
ing Co Ill

ClnoinnBtl Cut Flo C0I368
Clark Wm A & 8on.;;*)~
Clucas&Boddlngton Co II

Cohen J M 1358

Cole Bros ......1365

Conard & Jones Co. . .ISw
Conley John & Son. . .1370

Connell BenJ 1368

Cottage Gardens I

Cottage Nursery 1360

Cox Seed Co II

Crabb & Hunter 1367

Craig Robt & Son. ^.. I
Cunningham Jos H..1367

Deamnd J B. 1357

Detroit Flo'r Pot W'kBl371
Dickinson Co Albert. II

nietsch A&Co 1370

OlUon J L 1367

Domer Fred&Sons Co 13«4

DreerH A 1370

Dungan J F 1366

Dunne cS Co 1370

Duprat A II

Bastern Chemical Co. 1369

ElohhoU Henry 1363

Ernest W H 1371

Ferguson John B 1368

Florida Nat Prod Co. .1368

Forbes John 1367

Ford Bros 135<i

Foster Lucius H 13G1

Gardeners Chronicle. 136s
Gardening Co The. . . ,13t:t

Garland Geo M IV

Geller SIgmund 1370

Germain Fruit Co II

Ohormley cS Perkins. .\"-S,%

Gibbons H W \1

Glblln & Co IV

Gorton & uldgerwood 1372
Green Springs Flo Co 1367
Gullett&rtons W H..1366

Gnnther Wm H 1359

Gurney Heater Co. ...1372
Hagenburaer Carl.... 1367

Hall Assn I^

Hancock Geo & Son.. 1361

Hart R 1 ISta

Heacock Joseph i;^6o

Helnl Jos 1366

Helss J B 1364

Hennecke C Co 1371

Uerendeen Mfg Co... IV

Herr Albert M 1367

Herrmann A 137Q

Hews AHA Co 1371

Hilflnger Bros 1371

IIlllE O & Co I

Hlppard B IV

HItchlngs&Co IV

Holton & Uunkel Co 1366

Hooker H M Co 1371

IIoranBdw C 1359

HOrt Adv 1369

Hose Connection Co. 1370

Humteld C 1368

Hunt E H .. l:»7

Invalid Appliance Col3I0
Jackson & Perkins Co 1362

Jackson B B 1363

Jackson J B 1367

Jacobs S& sons IV

Jahn UA laii

Jennings E B 1365

Jennings Bros 1370

Johnson & Stokes... 1360

Jones W U 1367

Kastlng W F 13te

Keller Bros 1371

Keller Geo & Son 1371

Kellogg Geo M 136S

Kennioott Bros Co 1361

Kltt Jos & Son 1368

Kroesoheli Bros Co. . 1371

Kuehn C A 1358

KuhlGeo A 1368

Lager h, Hurrell 136«

Lakev'w Rose Gardenl361
Lang Julius 1359

Lockland Lum Co 1370

LongDB .... II

Lonsdale Edwin. 1365 1367
Lord &BurnhamCo. IV

Lucas J A Co 1372

Lynch W B 1357

Macfarlane Jas 1368

McCarthy & t;o N F

13.8 I

McFadden B C 1360

McFadden W A 1356

MoKellar & Wlnter-

BOn 1357

McLenegan Bros 1368

Mader faul 1364

Magouson Martin A. 1363

May Jno N I

Meyer John C & Co. ..1368

Mlllang & Co 1359

MUlang Frank 1369

Mijlter's Gartner Zei

tung 1369

MonlngerJCCo HI

Mortensen Stephen. .I36t>

Moon Samuel C 1362

Moon Wm H 1362

Moore, HenuiNash 1359

Morris Floral Co 1368

Moss Geo M 1858

Muno John 1365

Murphy Wm 13W

Myers & Co 1372

NlCBsen Leo 135S

N Y Cut Flower Ex.. 13 9
N Y Cut Flower Co... 1359

O'Connor T 1363

Ostertag Bros 1369

Payne D W I I

Peacock W P 13Kf

PennookSamJ 8 1358

Peterson J A 1367

Pittsburg Cut Flo Co. 1357

Poehlmann Bros 136S

PoUworth c C Co 1356

I»rlnoeAG* Co 1357

QuakerClty M'o hWkBl370

RandaU A L 1357

Rawllngs B 1 1366

Baynor J 1 1359

Rea Bros 1361

Beed Glass &Palnt Co IV

Reed & Keller 1370

Began Printing Honflel369
Belnberg Geo... 1357 1363
Rein berg Peter.. 1367 1363

Renard Joseph 1363

Retzer Walter & Co..l3ti5

Reuter 8 J 13ik;

aiceM &Co 1370

Rlder-KrlcssonEng Col372

Rodgers Alex II

Roehrs Julius 1365

Roemer Fred 1360

BolkerA&SouB II

Rose Mfg Co 131W

Sander & Co 1367

SohlUo Adam IV

Schmidt J C 1367 13l»

Scolley John A Ill

Sheridan W F 1359

Blebreoht \ Son I

Simpson Bobt 136i;

SltnatlouB & Wanta.. .1366

SkabcuraDlp Co 1370

Smith Nath & 8on....l367

Soltau C 13ta

South Side Floral Col»i8

Stahl ChBB B 1353

Stearns Lumber Co... HI
Stoothofl U A & Co. II
Storrs & Harrison Coi:«i2
Sutherland Geo A — I3fS
Swahn PottervMfgCol371

Tesson Robt F 1367

Thomann Jacob 1362

Thorbum J M & Co 1360
Tobacco Warehousing

and Trading Co 1369

Traendly & 8cbenck..l35«
Vaughan's Seed Store

i:«o 1363 I

Vlck'B Sons Jas 1360

Vincent A Son. . . 1367 13i;3

Vredenburg & Co 1369

Wabash RB 1371

Walsh M H 1362

WatsonGC II

Weaiherby G W 1367

Weathered's Sons

ThOB W HI

Weber II & Sons 1365

Weeber & Don II

Welland A Riscb 1357

Welch Bros 1368

WellB DwlglilM 1367

WhlUdln Pot Co 1371

Wletor Bros 1366

Wlttbold The Geo Co I

Wood Bros 1363

Woodrofle & Bem-

heimer i:i'>s

Young Jno 1:^9

Vonng 4 Nugent. ... 1359
Young ThosJr 1359

Tell them where yon saw the ad.

CAPACITIES

FROM
325 to 2250

FT.
2-IN. PIPF.

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 D" All

Night to Keep Your Fire Going.

THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD.

BIND rOB FLOHISTS CATALOGITI ANH PBIOE LIST rBBI DTON
APPLICATION.

GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO.

ITEW YORK ctTT BKASCH : 74 Fr.nklin SI., Cor, Arch,

111 FiKh Ave., cor. tSth St. BOSTON. MASS.

Western Selling Agents, JAMES B, CLOW & SONS, 823-324 Lake St., Chicago, III,

"DORIC" HOT WATER HEATER.

8B0TIONAL VUIW.

Exclusively

A GREENHOUSE HEATER f

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.

(EsTABHSHBn 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.
Send to nearest office for Catalogue "A 3."

RIDER-ERICSSON ENGINE CO.

2S Cortlandt Street, New Tork. Teniente-Rev 71 ^^ I>ake Street, Chicago.

239 Franklin Street, Boston. Havana Tuba ^O N. 7th Street, Philadelphia.

692 Oral? Street, Montreal, P. Q. ' 22 A, Pitt Street, Sidney, N. S. W.

Please Mention American Klorlet,

theGORTON SIDE FEED BOILER

Is specially constructed so that it will maintain a steady
fire all night without attention, which is a very
important item to be considered in select-
ing a greenhouse boiler,

J^^Send for Ciitalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIO6ERW00D CO.

NEW YORK.

OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1900 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU -«l
[PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE. TWO DOLLARS.'

SHEET 0LAS5

ALL KINDS...

GET OUR PRICES.

JOHN LUCAS & CO., Philadelphia.

\

^^l^xssEasa^SSSSiSis:^

kmericd is "ths Prow of the UessbI; there maij be mare cnmfnrt Umidships, but we are the Srst to touch Unknown Seas,"

Vol. XV.

CHICAQO AND NEW YORK. JUNE 9. ipoo.

No. 627.

ITlHIIE ZAli!i9iiLl3l!@/41N lPtL@@0@?

Copyright 1900, by American Florist Company.
Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter.

Published evert Satukdat bt
AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

324 Dearborn St., Chicago,
eastern Office: 67 Bromfleid St., Boston.

Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00.

Subscriptions accepted only Irom the trade.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Officers — E. M. Wood, Naticli, Mass., presi-
dnnt; P. R. PiERBON, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice-
president; Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleid St.,
Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Beatty, Oil City,
Pa., treasurer. The sixteenth annual meeting
will be held at New Yorlv, August, 1900.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Next exhibition ut Eden Musee. 23ci street, New
Yorl;, June 13-14, 1900. Annual meeting at New
York, 1901. Leonard Barron, 136 Liberty St.,
New York, secretary.

THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Annual convention at Baltimore, February,
1901. ALBERT M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. , secretary.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

Annual meeting at New York, August, 1900.
Elmer D. Smith, Adrian, Mich, secretary.

THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER.

CONTENTS.

Park and Outdoor .\rt Association 1373

Note.s on plant growing 1374

Uoston's new horticultural hall (illus.) 1374

A ten years' retrospect 1376

Design by I?. W. Miller, with A. Gude &. Bro.

Washington, D. C, (illus.) 1379

London 1379

New York 1380

Washington 1380

Philadefphia 1380

Chicago 1381

Denver '. 1381

The right thing 1383

Society of American E'lorists 1383

Xew York convention, important notioe 1382

Greenhouse building 1382

Lighting conservatory with acetylene gas 1383

t'ucumber troubles 1382

Boston •. 1382

Diameter of smoke stack 1382

Catalogues received 1383

Grand Rapids, Mich : 1384

The seed trade 1388

Settlement of the Leonard loss 1388

The nursery trade 1390

St. Louis 1390

Our pastimes 1392

— Gunners, attention! 139i

—At Philadelphia 1392

— Witli Philadelphia gunners 1392

—At New York 1393

—Captain Traendly (portrait) 1392

Heating vegetable houses 1393

Indianapolis 1394

Port Chester, N. Y 1396

Lowell, Mass 1366

San Francisco ;..,."... .; 1398

Park and Outdoor Art Association.

It was on Monday morning, June -t,
that Secretary Warren H. Manning and
his assistant, Miss Edith Canning, opened
headquarters in the Green Room of the
Auditorium Annex Hotel, Chicago, for the
fourth annual convention of the Ameri-
can Park and Outdoor Art Association,
which was, in many respects, destined to
eclipse all previons gatherings of the
association. The society is growing apace
with the increased interest in the subject
of outdoor art and the attendance was
representative of that interest from New
Orleans to St. Paul, from Omaha to
Boston. President Charles M. Loring,
whose absence had been feared because of
ill health, was warmly greeted on
Tuesday morning, when the members
assembled in beautiful FuUerton Hall, in
the Art Institute, where the first order
of the day was an address of vi^elcome by
Mr. Taylor, representing Mayor Harri-
son. Mr. Loring responded briefly and
then the routine work of the meeting was
taken up and promptly dispatched.

The reports of Treasurer O. C. Simonds
and Secretary Manning detailed the work
of the year and were most favorable in
comparison with the conditions at the
Detroit meeting a year ago. The report
of Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr., of Brook-
line, Mass., for the committee on checking
the abuses of advertising signs, was
deferred, but Prof Wm. J. Beal, of Michi-
gan, was ready with the report of the com-
mittee on prizes for designs. In this docu-
ment the committee recommended that
this society offer prizes for amateur out-
door work of various classes and that it
encourage such organizations as woman's
clubs and local improvement associations
to do the same. In this connection Mr.
MacBride, of Iowa City, related the cir-
cumstance of such a prize competition on
flower beds which took place last season
in his town and in which there were over
100 competitors, although the prizes
amounted to only $10. Dr. Wm. W.
Folwell, of Minneapolis, reported for the
committee on park census that the pres-
ent census law makes no provision for
special enumeration of parks and the
compilation of park statistics and that
such will be impossible without further
legislation. J. A. Ridgway, for the com-
mittee on park accounts, reported that
letters had been sent to all park account-
ants inviting them to offer suggestions
as to the proper methods of handling
park accounts, but that the responses
had been so meager as to aflord no basis
for completing the work. On Tuesday
afternoon the members of the association

repaired to the Field Columbian Museum,
in Jackson Park, where they were met
with carriages by the Board of South
Park Commissioners and brought back
to the city via the Midway Plaisance,
Washington Park, Drexel and Michigan
boulevards.

On Tuesday evening an excellent
audience greeted J. H. Patterson and
E L. Shuey, of the National Cash
Register Company, Dayton, O., who told
of the manifold benefits derived from
their efibrts to improve the surroundings
of their factory and the homes of the
operatives. Stereopticon views were used
to show what has been done in this line
and the session was not only one of the
most instructive but most entertaining
of the convention.

At the session Wednesday morning
Secretary Manning read the paper of
Mrs. Cyrus H. McCormick, entitled
"Landscape Gardens." The writer dealt
exhaustively with her topic and showed
herself possessed of a fine knowledge of
the fundamental principles of the art of
gardening. She handled certain well
known abuses in so freehanded a fashion
that President Loring, at the close of the
reading, compared Mrs. McCormick to
the gentleman with the shillalah who
made it a practice to hit a head wherever
he saw it. The second order of the day
was the reading of the report of the com-
mittee upon checking the abuses of
advertising bill boards. This was pre-
ceded by the presentation of stereopticon
views showing the bill boards on several
of Chicago's boulevards and streets
adjacent to the parks. These were trom
photographs taken by the Municipal Art
Association of Chicago and were briefly
commented upon by a representative of
that organization. In the committee's
reoort, which was a document of several
thousand words, it was advised that
the association exert its influence in
every way to create public opinion in
opposition to the bill boards, preferably
taking up the work through the secre-
tary's office and proceeding along
definite and continuous lines. In the
debate which followed Mr. Hanford, of
Detroit, Mr. Parker, of Quincy, 111,, and
others related incidents in which the bill
board had been overcome by diplomacy,
right or the force of public opinion.

The session of Wednesday closed with
the paper of W. M. R. French, Director of
the Art Institute, on "Trees in Composi-
tion," which was the most pleasing
feature of the week's programme. Mr.
French was once a landscape architect
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any man. He proceeded to show that to
the landscapist, either painter or gar-
dener, the tree is a very important factor,
and illustrated his remarks by sketching
with crayon on rough paper as he spoke,
drawing his landscape first as it should
not be and then remedying the defects
with a few deft touches. The conclusion
of his remarks was the signal for the
most hearty applause of the session,
although the hour was very late. The
afternoon ride through the west side
parks was somewhat interfered with by
the rain.

On Wednesday evening the members
of the association were banqueted at the
Auditorium, the discussion of the viands
being followed by extemporaneous
remarks by a number of those gathered
about the board. Flowers for the occa-
sion were donated by Bassett & Wash-
burn, Chicago Carnation Co. and Weiland
& Risch. Hauswirth decorated the cen-
tral fountain for the hotel.

Thursday morning's session was the
occasion for the presentation of three
papers, that of J. Frank Foster, superin-
tendent of the South Park System of
Chicago, dealing with the subject of park
roads in a most thorough and practical
manner. S. M. Millard presented the
subject "Art in Landscape" and Rev. J. A.
Rondthaler, who proved to be the silver
tongued linguist of the convention, told
eloquently of the influence of public parks
upon the morality of the community.
The paper of William Ordway Partridge
was read by title only. President Loring
was unable to preside at this session and
the chair was occupied by S. A. Foster,
of Des Moines, la.

The election of officers, as per the
recommendations of the executive coun-
cil, resulted in the choice of L. E. Holden,
of Cleveland, O., as president. Mr.
Holden is president of the Plaindealer
Publishing Company and was, until
June 5, a member of the Cleveland board
of park commissioners. Vice-presidents
J. C. Olmsted and E. J. Parker, Secretary
Warren H. Manning and Treasurer O. C.
Simonds were re-elected. It was voted
to meet in Milwaukee in 1901.

Resolutions were introduced showing
that it was the sentiment of the domi-
nant members of the society that the
organization should be more directly
guided to meet the needs of park people
and several suggestions toward the
desired end were favorably considered.
In the afternoon the members were taken
for a drive through Lincoln Park and to
the nursery of P. S. Peterson & Son.

On Thursday evening the society held a
joint session with the Architectural
League of America at which a paper by
Mrs. E. D. Meade, president of the
Twentieth Century Club, of Boston, was
read, treating of municipal improvement
more from the view point of the architect
than that of the landscapist. On Friday
the society was taken down the drainage
canal upon the steamer Hinda, the craft
which bore Admiral Dewey upon his
famous voyage down the big ditch which
has, in this fin de siecle year, supplanted
the stock yards as the one sight which
no guest within Chicago's gates may be
suffered to depart without seeing.

Among the members present from
outside Chicago were: F. W. Salway
and P. H. Warder, Cincinnati, C; Wm.
W. Folwell, Wyman Elliott, J. A. Ridg-
way, H. W. Jones and Mr. and Mrs.
C. M. Loring, Minneapolis; M. P.
Hurlbut, E. C. Van Leyen, J. R.
Coryell and J. C. E. Haaford, Detroit;
Thos. B. Meehan, Germantown, Pa.;
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Olmsted, Brookline,

Mass.; Thos. H. MacBride, Iowa City,
la.; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Johnson, and
E. Barker, New Orleans; G. A. Parker,
Hartford, Conn.; W. J. Stevens, Carthage,
Mo.; E. J. Cornish, E. J. Ellison and
W. R. Adams, Omaha; Sidney A. Foster,
DesMoines; J. H. Patterson, E. L. Shuey
and W. A. Sinclair, Dayton, O ; C. J.
Maloy, Rochester, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs.
J. V.N. Standish. Galesburg, 111.; J. D.
Fitts, Providence, R. I.; L. R. Taft and
H. P. Hedrick, Agricultural College,
Mich.; Wallace Wood, University of New
York; Nelson Bogue, Batavia, N. Y.; L.
R. Love, Kalamazoo; Cyrus Peck,
Newark, N. Y.; E. J. Parker, Quincy, 111.;
Rebecca L. Richmond, Grand Rapids,
Mich ; Wm. Scott, Bufialo; Mr. and Mrs.
Warren H. Manning, Boston; Miss Edith
A. Canning, Warren, Mass.; C. E. Lewis,
H. J. Weber, W. A. Starke and August
Rebhan, Milwaukee.

Notes on Plant Growing.

The season of most active growth for
plants in general being now at hand, no
time should be lost in patching up the
depleted stocks, either by purchase or
propagation. Greenhouse space is too
valuable to be empty during the summer
months though overcrowding will not
produce the highest grade of stock, and
it seems worth remembering that a house
comfortably filled with plants each indi-
vidual of which is perfect, and conse-
quently salable, will give a better net
result than one of similar size that is
overcrowded with a lot of drawn and
spindly stock, much of which may only
be sold as culls.

That worthy favorite, Nephrolepis
Bostoniensis, than which, as our friend
Wm. Scott has recently written, there is
no better fern for the house, will doubt-
less occupy many more greenhouses dur-
ing this season than ever before, its con-
duct and results having been so uniformly
satisfactory in the past. The most
approved method of growing the Boston
fern during the summer is to plant out
the young stock on a bench containing
four or five inches of well enriched soil, in
fact much the same compost as one
would use for chrysanthemums, but giv-
ing the ferns sufficient protection from
full sunshine to ensure a deep, rich color
for the foliage, for light green fern leaves
are not nearly so popular in the American
market as they seem to be in some
European centers.

Plenty of water, both overhead and at
the roots, will be required by these ferns
as the weather grows warmer, but some
care should be given in its application in
order to prevent washing the soil over
the lower fronds, for mud-stained leaves
detract much from the ornamental value
of such a plant. The lifting and repot-
ting of the Boston ferns should be so
timed in the fall as to allow a few weeks
for re-establishment in the pots or pans
before the plants are oflfered for sale.

Great quantities of dormant stems of
Cycas revoluta are now annually
imported and offered by the large dealers,
these being on the market at about this
time of the year usually, and forming a
paying investment to many growers.
With carefully selected stems there is but
little loss, and starting them into growth
does not present any great difficulties,
the main points being about as follows:
Pot the stems into as small pots as pos-
sible, and set them firmly, using a good
rose soil, after which they should be
placed in a warm palm house, or simi-
larly shaded structure, and given a good
watering to settle the soil and start the

sap in the stems. If the pots containing
the cycas stems are plunged in a hotbed
the growth will appear more quickly,
but has the disadvantage of getting
ahead of the root action, which will pro-
duce plants with a fine head of fronds
but no foundation, this state of affairs
giving rise to no small dissatisfaction on
the part of the final purchaser. A little
more time given to the proper hardening
of the growth on these newly imported
plants would save many a complaint
made to the retail dealer.

The present is also a good time for the
topping of Ficus elastica. another of the
standard house plants of the period. If
the stock plants of ficus are kept in a
warm house, the tops carefully mossed
and kept continually moist, there is but
a very small percentage of loss in this
operation, it being probably the safest
method of propagation, not only for
ficuses but also for several other foliage
plants. The method of growing on
young plants of Ficus elastica by means
of planting out in the open air is a very
reasonable one, and has already given
some very good results, the plants so
treated producing large leaves of fine
color and good substance. Plenty of
manure should be given, and also careful
cultivation in order to avoid having any
damaged foliage, and unless it is south
of Washington it would scarcely be advis-
able to plant out the young ficuses before
June 1 unless the season is a particularly
favorable one.

At about the same time of the year
araucarias may be placed outdoors, but
in the latter case a lath shelter to screen
the plants from the full effect of the sun
is necessary, and frequent syringing dur-
ing the dry and hot days of midsummer
is required to avoid the attacks of red
spider and thrips. In fact one of these
lath structures with the open side toward
the north or west often proves a very
useful storage place for various plants
that have been used for decorative pur-
poses during the preceding winter, giving
them just enough protection from the
sun and wind to allow for their gradual
recuperation. W. H. Taplin.

Boston's New Horticultural Hall.

Contracts having been signed and
active work having begun on the magni-
ficent new home for the Massachusetts
Horticultural Society, plans for which
have been under consideration by the
building committee and architects for the
past year, we take pleasure in presenting
herewith diagrams of the complete plans
as adopted and a view of the structure
as it will appear when completed. The
location is on Massachusetts avenue
between Huntington avenue and Fal-
mouth street giving a frontage of 210
feet on the former and of 9-i feet on each
of the two latter named streets.

The treatment of the exterior is what
might be termed a free use of the English
renaissance, and the principal features
of the facade are the strong, rusticated
corner piers and the colonnade of brick
pilasters supporting an entablature. The
building is to be two stories in height.
The first story windows are arched and
the second story windows are designed
in conjunction with stone and metal
balconies. The windows, as regards
their divisions, recall somewhat Hamp-
ton Court in England. The entrances,
three in number, are placed in the center
of the Massachusetts Avenue facade,
each occupying one of the thirteen dais,
into which this front is divided.

The building will be constructed of
eastern water-struck brick laid, Flemish

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bond, in white mortar, and the trim-
mings are to be of Indiana limestone.
The ornamentation is to consist of the
carving of the hniestone, such as the
capitals of the pilasters, the brackets
supporting the balconies, etc., the seal of
the society, which appears directly over
the central entrance, and the decorations
about the windows flanking this seal;
and further, the buildmg is to benefit
largely by the free use of more or less
richly colored marble, which is to be set
into the brick work, enclosed with
Indiana limestone, carved. The name of
the society in bronze on a marble panel,
appears in frieze directly over the
entrance. The distance from the side-
walk to the main cornice is 56 feet and
the cornice is surmounted by richly
modeled terra cotta cheneau.

The Huntington Avenue facade con-
sists of five dais, treated in a manner
similar to the main front. On the Fal-
mouth street side is placed the large
entrance to the main exhibition hall,
sufficient in size to allow of driving in
with teams so that exhibits may be
unloaded expeditiously and safely, regard-
less of the weather outside. This exhibi-
tion hall is to be treated in brick and is
lighted by large windows extending the
entire length of one side and by abundant
overhead light from a monitor in the
roof. The floor will be of screened
gravel. This hall 521/2x123 feet in area,
is accessible from the entrance vestibule,
as is also the smaller exhibition hall at
the front, which is 28x57 feet. On the
Huntington avenue end of the building
is placed a lecture h ill, 48x68 feet, raised
some four and one half feet above the
floor of the exhibition hall and connected
to same by a loggia 28x52 feet.

In the second story, on the Huntington
avenue end, and directly over the lecture
hall, is located the library, which is to be
fitted in the most approved manner with
book stacks grouped in alcoves. On this
floor is also placed the newspaper periodi-
cal room, the herbarium, a room for
special study and separate rooms for the
librarian and for cataloguing. The
treasurer's office is upon this floor and a
studio with dark room is provided for
photographmg rare plants, etc., that
may be exhibited from time to time. In
the'basement are three committee rooms,
one of them 461 ixSBi 2 feet. This latter
is intended as a supperroom on occasions
when the lecture hall is being used for
parties, and is connected to a service
room and kitchen at the rear. A service
room is also to appear on the first floor
directly above and is to be connected by
dumb waiter, which allows of the lecture
hall being used for similar purposes in
connection with the large exhibition hall.

The heating apparatus is to be placed
in the basement; the system of heating is
to be that known as the Plenum Fan
System — to be supplemented somewhat
by direct radiation. The toilet rooms are
placed conveniently on the several floors
and ample storage rooms for tables,
vases and other furniture are conveniently
located. Water faucets are provided at
frequent intervals around the sides of the
large exhibition hall, with a thorough
drainage system, thus allowing the free
use of water with hose or otherwise as
may be required to keep plants on exhibi-
tion in good condition and permitting
the continuance of the larger shows for a
period of two weeks or more if desired.
As stated in our issue of last week the
entire cost of building and land is to be
about $510,000. The building committee
consists of Pres. F. H. Appleton, Prof. C.
S. Sargent, Wm, ]. Stewart, Geo. A.

Nickerson and Chas. F. Curtis. The
architects are Wheelwright & Haven and
the contract exclusive of heating and
ventilating has been let to C. A. Dodge.

A Ten Years' Retrospect.

1 Read bv IVm J. Stewai I, Secretary of the Soci-
ety of Americaji Florists, before the Florists'
Club of Philadelphia, fune ,^. igoo. \

A decade seems a fairly long time when
one is looking forward, but it passes rap-
idly and, looking back, we are astonished
at its brevity. The young man lives
in the future, but as age comes upon
him he is inclined more and more to
indulge in meditation over by-gone days.
If one who has reached or passed the
meridian of life wishes to retain youthful
associates and retard as long as possible
the evidences of his rapidly accumulating
years, let him watch out and avoid get-
ting too much into the habit of everlast-
ingly telling what happened ten, twenty
or forty years ago. A little of it is all
right, but carry it beyond a reasonable
limit and one is apt to find his listeners
reduced to a bunch of old fogies like him-
self. Knowing this, I have approached
the subject assigned me by your commit-
tee with some misgivings, not being dis-
posed as yet to line up in the columns of
"has beens." Without, however, indulg-
ing too freely in tiresome retrospect or
exploring too deeply in ancient history,
we may, perhaps, spend a brief time
profitably in reviewing our achievements
for the past decade and thus acquire
fresh courage and incentive to face the
problems which await us in the future.

Ten years ago the Society of American
Florists was in its sixth year. The Buf-
falo convention had passed into history.
The Boston fraternity were busily
engaged in the work of preparation for
the approaching visit of the national
society to the Hub. The Florists' Club
of Philadelphia was already a orosper-
ous young organization with a proud
record and a promising outlook, while
here and there throughout the country
the good example set by them was being
imitated and florists everywhere were
awakening, for the first time in their
lives, to the grand social and material
advantages aflorded by these useful local
bodies.

So ready had the national society
found the field and so efiectively had it
started in on the work to which it had
pledged itself that, even then, the record
of its services in the cause was one of
which it might rightly feel proud. From
the convention reports of the period we
learn what questions were being dis-
cussed and what important problems we
were endeavoring to solve. The stand-
ard flower pot had just been adopted
and the trade was in the transition
period from the old, unsystematic condi-
tions to the improved order of things,
which it now seems hard to believe we
could have dispensed with for so long a
time. Yet, as with all reforms, the
change was not made without opposition
nor was it accepted with unanimity even'
by tbose who would benefit most. A
perusal of the records of the trade exhibi-
tions at our annual conventions will
bring us to realize, as much as anything
else, the great practical strides we have
been making, and the many devices and
improvements that date their introduc-
tion from their exhibition on these occa-
sions bear testimony to the ingenuity and
genius of our colleagues whom we are
thus encouraging to develop those prac-
tical and mechanical industries so closely
linked with our own profession.

The comparative merits of steam and

hot water heating for greenhouses fur-
nished a prolific theme for discussion in
the earlier days and how hot the support-
ers of each system were wont to get!
Scientific versus practical education for
young gardeners— ah! there was a verit-
able jaw breaker. While it is true that
questions such as these are rarely settled
for good and all and that the lapse of
time is often the only tribunal that can
determine the facts, yet the educational
value of their discussion can hardly be
over-estimated. Jumping over the inter-
vening years, who will say that, in our
profession to-day, both practical and
scientific knowledge do not exist in much
greater degree than ever before, or that
we have yet reached that stage where we
haye a sufficient supply of either of them?
Although we scarcely realize how great
is the advance until we sit down and
compare the olden time with the present,
the problem of the higher education is
slowly but surely settling itself. The
floricultural "world do move" and,
whether or not we individually desire it,
we have all been advancing steadily with
it, so that, to set back the average intel-
ligence of the florists' trade as it exists
to-day to the average as it was ten years
ago, would be a calamity as great as, if
not greater than, it would be to recon-
struct every feature of our modern green-
houses according to the standard exist-
ing prior to that time.

McMillan's memorable satire on the
prevalent style of formal gardening was
the most notable feature of the Buffalo
convention. It precipitated a contro-
versy that extended over several years
and was the severest blow ever dealt in
this country against the artificial and
abnormal in gardening. The seed planted
at that time has been bearing fruit ever
since. The reform in the matter of plant
nomenclature which has taken place can
scarcely be realized except by those who
knew what were the conditions existing
up to a dozen years ago and who remem-
ber the delight with which the agitation
of the subject and the appointment of a
committee by the S. A. F. was welcomed
by the suflering trade all over the coun-
try. Thanks to that movement, plants
are no longer renamed at will by unscru-
pulous or ignorant dealers and humbug
has given way to reliability. Few com-
mittees ever accomplished so much with
so little efi'ort. There were a few short,
sharp tussles at the outset and then pub-
licity and public approval took up the
work and helped prepare the way for the
systems of registration which are prov-
ing so serviceable to-day in protecting
the right of the originator and of the
buyer.

Thus we find our entire profession
elevated in a practical way through the
interchange of experience and intercom-
munion of bright, intellectual minds
which our trade organizations, together
with the invaluable co-operation of an
enterprising trade press, have made pos-
sible. With aggressive persistence and
far reaching eflort the campaign of edu-
cation goes forward. The fittest are
forging to the front as greater intelli-
gence gives a well- directed impulse to
enterprise. The floricultural trade is
becoming barren groundfor adventurers.
Catalogue men and advertisers are more
careful in their representation of the
goods they offer, not alone because of a
higher integrity but also because they
know that they are dealing with a more
enlightened clientele. It doesn't pay,
nowadays, to misrepresent varieties; it
doesn't pay to ship stale flowers as fresh;
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for the plant or flower market; the buy-
ers are too well informed to be handled
that way any longer. On the .ither hand,
the man of doubtful responsibility or
unsavory record finds it more and more
difficult to obtain credit, as the old, loose
habits give way to correct buiiness
methods. For the remarkable progress
in cultural skill, too, the improvement in
varieties of florists' flowers, and the
advancement in gardening art along
rational lines, we are deeply indebted to
the influence and work of our societies.
It was organization that gave us the
chrysanthemum shows and made possi-
ble the tremendous wave of popularity
that flower enjoyed. Organization has
in a few years raised the carnation to an
eminence which it could not otherwise
have reached in our lifetime.

Looking back over ten years and com-
paring men and conditions as they
existed then and as we see them to-day,
there are in evidence a much smaller per-
centage of those who "know it all."
Positive opinions are not so prevalent
and instead of the "knowingshake of the
head"isseen a healthy desire to learn and
to improve. The intolerance that in the
past fostered a disposition to mislead the
enquirer has given way to a generous
spirit that recognizes our obligations one
to another, engenders that good feeling
between business rivals whereby each rec-
ognizes that he, individually, does not
hold a patent on all the integrity and that
his fellow florist is not necessarily a
rascal because he does business on the
same street. The incentive in all this is
organization, which, by bringing us into
personal contact with each other, has
enlarged our business capacity, strength-
ened our executive ability and developed
our common sense so that, instead of
wasting time and effort in trying to pull
one another down, we unite with a will
to uplilt the whole outfit. Even this is
uphill work. Deepseated prejudices can-
not be attacked without stirring up
opposition and the process of correcting
abuses involves trouble for somebody's
toes, always.

In the American Florist of ten years
ago last September we read the follow-
ing: ''From its inception the Society of
American Florists has been a chosen
mark of the critics. At first they would
hardly allow it a twelve month in which
to die and be buried. When that period
had passed, a rousing meeting closing the
year and a new prediction must be haz-
arded, they saw swift decay in the rule
of cliques and in other dimly outlined
evils. The filth annual meeting just
closed has proven no exception in its
disappointment to this class. They said
the end had been reached and all the
changes rung, the florists had learned all
the society could teach. What a further
disappointment will it be then to know
that the universal opinion is that in all
that makes the gathering of real benefit
to the florist the last is still the best."
Well, the S. A. F. is still a very lively
corpse and apparently growing more
tenacious and invincible every year.

And how has the Philadelphia club
been progressing during all this time?
Sorry to remind you of it and wouldn't
do it except for the sake of comparison,
but according to the records of the bowl-
ing tournament at Buffalo in 1889, Phil-
adelphia had the honor of having made
the lowest score in the series, 571. Glance
at the score books to-day and tell us
whether organization is helpful or not!
Invincible with the balls, the gun or the
shuffle-board— more trophies in the show
case than are possessed of by "the whole

push" of florists' organizations put
together— the Florists' Club of Philadel-
phia is a "peach" and a shining example
of what organization and a fraternal
standing shoulder to shoulder together
can accomplish.

In Boston our social opportunities in
societies and clubs seem to have devel-
oped a fondness for good living rather
than for athletic diversions and the only
active florist's organization has a banquet
at every meeting. Thus we are assured
of having every member in that sublime
condition consequent upon a well filled
interior, when he is at the highest degree
of geniality. I trust you will not accuse
me of unseemly boasting, but I am inclined
to think that Boston stands as pre-
eminent in gastronomy as does Philadel-
phia in athletics. Her trophies won in
many a hard fought tournament are not
to be seen in any show case but are
evidenced in the ample and constantly
increasing waist circumference of her
representatives! Yes, Boston is match-
less, too, in her own favorite game and
she is about to build a horticultural hall
big enough to hold all her solid men
without crowding and still have room
left for our friends from everywhere,
whom we hope to be able to welcome on
and after May 1, 1901, in one of the
grandest edifices ever dedicated to horti-
culture.

The individual benefits in numberless
ways through the wholesome contact
with his fellows which organization
encourages. How many eloquent ora-
tors, how many astute parliamentarians,
how many exquisite singers have come
to light under the quickening influence of
this great developer, entertaining us
unselfishly and brightening our existence
by their admirable social traits that
otherwise might have remained dormant
for all time. The evolution of the "Brave
Old Duke of York" is alone a triumph
sufficient to justify the formation of the
Florists' Club of Philadelphia if it never
accomplished another thing. Its gifted
yet unpretentious exponent has given
more genuine pleasure in its tuneful
strains, so artlessly rendered, than has
been derived from any other socialleature
of our national gatherings. Philadelphia
is well supplied with such congenial spir-
its. Your grandest trophies are not
exhibited in that show case that adorns
your club room but are safely stored in
the breasts of a thousand fellow florists
who have tasted your boundless hospi-
tality, well lubricated with the good
cheer which John Westcott dispenses so
liberally. I recall, by the way, that Mr.
Westcott, ten years ago, gave it as his
opinion that a retailer should make not
less than 100 per cent profit on all flower
sales. Wonder whether his views have
changed any with the lapse of a half
score of years?

Notwithstanding all the good accom-
plished, there is still plenty to do, many
things proposed but not yet a reality.
A reliable chart of the hail belt is wanted;
all the scoundrels are not yet blacklisted,
the imaginative newspaperhorticulturist
still revels in wonderland and the "crape
chaser's" own door bell is still minus the
crape. We are yet without the blue
dahlia, although in New York you can
now buy the wonderful "Tuba rugosa"
which "blooms in three weeks, thirty-six
distinct colors on one plant," for a few
pennies. The national flower still blushes
unseen, the mealy bug continues regular
at his meals and the eel worm still has a
wiggle on. The "floral artist" has not
quite ceased to construct steamboats of
carnations nor the landscape artist to

build Jacob's ladders of alternanthera
and the "mossback" is growing mossier
and mossier and more difficult to stam-
pede as the years roll on.

Organization is concentrated power.
It gives courage to the faint hearted;
under its beneficent rule intellects are
awakened to activity, the strong help to
sustain the weak and the. weak help to
encourage the strong; selfishness is elim-
inated as we learn the humane principle
that what concerns one concerns all and
our eyes are opened to the utter barren-
ness of a life where trading and hustling,
brow beating and slave driving, untem-
pered with neighborly forbearance, unself-
ish deeds and kindly consideration for
the feelings and welfare of our fellow
man, is the one controlling idea.

Help your society; it will help you.
The societies are as yet only feeling their
way and cutting out their work in the
rough. How tremendous would be their
power if every florist in the land was
enrolled and would undertake to do for
the common good as his share, even one
quarter as much as he has benefited from
the work of others! In the coming ten
years we may expect to see a greater
proportionate advancement than for the
past decade in everything that goes to
make our profession honorable or hon-
ored. Just how great the stride depends
upon individual eflort If our organiza-
tions would attain to their highest use-
fulness, every member should be enlisted
as a worker and this can only be done by
making our scope so comprehensive that
each individual, whatever his circum-
stances, will see in it something to fit his
case.

There are many broad (juestions and
far reaching issues thatcan be dealt with
much more effectively by the national
society than by the local organizations.
It is one of the duties that the local club
owes to the cause generally and to its
members individually, to foster the inter-
ests of the national society within its
own ranks. This advice, however, is
superfluous in Philadelphia. The fullest
measure of loyalty and earnest support
has here been ever given to the S. A. F.,
from its inception up to the present
moment, and were Pennsylvania's part
in the annals of the national organization
blotted out, it would be an irreparable
disaster. To urge you to show up in
goodly numbers at the coming conven-
tion in New York is also unnecessary, 1
know. It goes without saying that if
any other city in the country is ambitious
for the honor of sending the biggest and
merriest delegation to that great event,
they will have to do some tall hustling.
But you'll make no mistake in coming.

New Y'ork is fully aroused and will
acquit herself nobly. The enthusiastic
support being given to those entrusted
with the work of preparation is remark-
able. It comes from all sides — rose grow-
ers, carnation growers and plantsmen;
bulb dealers and supply men, wholesalers
and retailers; seedsmen, nurserymen,
builders and boiler men — all seem act-
uated by the same generous rivalry and
emulation as to who shall do the most.
And the resultant gain to Neve York flor-
iculture it is impossible to estimate. No
doubt there will be some croakers; they
are with us always. Some men croak
incessantly and the only apparent reason
is that there's a pleasure in being a
croaker which none but croakers know.
In spite of them, in spite of their unfriend-
liness, and our own inevitable mistakes,
we have every reason to believe that
co-operative and fraternal sentiment is

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DESIGN BY F. W. MILLER, WITH GUDE & BRO., WASHINGTON, D. C.

stronger to-day than ever before in the
history of American floriculture. Of the
past we have a right to feel proud; for
our future we have good reason to feel
confident. Let us so direct our organized
effort that the historian of ten years
hence will find in our acts much to praise
and nothing to condemn.

London.

THE TEMPLE SHOW THE MOST IMPORTANT
HORTICULTURAL EVENT OF THE YEAR. —
SPACE INADEQUATE FOR THE WEALTH
OF FINE STOCK SHOWN. — A GREAT VARI-
ETY OF EXCELLENT MATERIAL STAGED.
—SHOW AN ADVANCE OVER PREVIOUS
TEARS. — ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCI-
ETY SELECTS TULIPS FOR DISTINCTION. —
B. G. HILL BUYING PELARGONIUMS. —
SOME FINE SORTS FOR THE AMERICAN
TRADE.

The Temple show has for some years
been looked upon as the most important
horticultural event of the season and it
seems to increase in importance each
year. Unfortunately the space at the
disposal of the Royal Horticultural
Society is limited, and quite inadequate
to the demands of exhibitors. The space
available this year, May 23 to 25, was
only 12,000 feet, while the demand was
for 30,000 feet, the result being that
many good things were crowded out,
while many of the exhibits were packed
too closely to be seen to advantage.

However, taking it as a whole, it was a
grand ahow, the most important addi-
tion being the large groups of hardy sub-
jects arranged on the lawn in the open.
Orchids were again the principal feature,
both trade and private growers being
well represented, and the exhibits included
many very striking novelties. Fruit
trees in pots were an imposing feature
and consisted chiefly of peaches and nec-
tarines. Those from the gardens of L.
de Rothschild, which are close to the
society's Chiswick gardens, showing that
it is still possible to grow fruit to perfec-
tion close to smoky London. Roses were
well shown but did not include many
startling novelties. Carnations were
largely in evidence, especially the Mam-
aison type, a new crimson named H. J.
Jones being considered a great acquisi-
tion. Of other sorts suitable for pot cul-
ture Herbert Cutbush, brilliant scarlet,
which gained an award, may be looked
upon as a great improvement. Only one
exhibit of cannas was made but these
were very fine, both culture and varieties
being all that could be desired. Though
too early in the season to be seen at their
best, some good exhibits of begonias were
made, the flowers of the double varieties
being of enormous size. Both double and
single varieties show some advance in
size of flowers and habit of plants.

The hybrids of Azalea mollis and A.
Sinensis were well shown, Anthony
Koster, Alphonse Lavellee, Wm. A. E.

Endz and Glory of Boskoop being very
conspicuous and worthy of the consider-
ation of all growers. The varieties of
Azalea Indica were also exhibited, grown
in English style as pyramids and also as
grown in Ghent, round, flat specimens so
densely covered with bloom that no foli-
age could be seen. Rhododendrons were
well displayed, the variety Pink Pearl
being one of the glories of the show. One
group was edged with Sedum palustre
and made a pretty effect. This hardy
plant is worth looking after. Two large
groups of caladiums were shown of fine
quality; among the new sorts Mrs.
James II. Veitch was noticeable. Glox-
inias were well staged, both culture and
varieties being superb; but there was an
absence of the fine spotted varieties.
Ferns were well represented but there
was an absence of novelties. Herbaceous
calceolarias were very conspicuous, four
exhibitors being excellently represented.

Some very good arrangements of alpine
plants were made and these proved quite
an attractive feature of the show. A
large frame of twenty-four tubs contain-
ing different varieties of nymphitas was
a novel feature, but with the exception
of N. stellata, which was very fine, they
were not far enough advanced to be very
attractive. Cut flowers were very numer-
ous, one of the most interesting dis-
plays being sweet peas in upwards of
fifty varieties. Tulips, especially of the
Darwin type, were largely shown; Span-
ish irises were bright and attractive; all
classes of herbaceous subjects which
flower at this season were well repre-
sented. The special arrangements of cut
flowers which often prove such an atti act-
ive feature of a show, were entirely elim-
inated. Some fine examples of fruit were
much admired, but unfortunately there
were no "tasting orders" so we could not
test the quality. Altogether the exhibi-
tion may be regarded as an advance on
previous years and on the whole the
arrangements were carried out in a most
satisfactory manner, reflecting great
credit to all concerned.

The Royal Horticultural Society has
™ade a trial of tulips in the open ground
this season, the bulbs being supplied by
several of the leading growers and
importers. From the very large number
of varieties grown the following were
selected by the floral committee as being
worthy of distinction: David Tenier,
Cottage Maid. Imperator Rubrorum,
Tournesol, double; Thomas Moore, La
Reine, La Belle Alliance, Queen of the
Netherlands, Pink Beauty, Dussart,
Admiral Reinier, Hector, El Toreador,
Joost Van Vondel, and the whil e variety
Grand Due de Russie, and Duchess de
Parma. Of the above H. J. Jones was
the largest contributor, having sent ten
out of the seventeen varieties. In most
instances the same varieties were sent by
several growers. There are many fine
varieties left out of this list, but I believe
these have previously received awards,
and the old varieti-.-s named are those
which had not previously received recog-
nition. I think it would have been far
more useful to horticulture if a list of the
best varieties of the various colors had
been given without regard to previous
awards, and the new varieties specially
noticed. However, those not already
acquainted with the above named sorts
will not do wrong in adding them to
their list for the coming season.

Ivy-leaved Pelargonium Mrs. J. G. Day
is a recent addition to the hybrid, semi-
double section. It is of a free branching
habit, the flowers are produced in good
trusses and are of a vivid scarlet. It is

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certainly a great advance and likely to
become a leading market plant of the
future. Mr. Hill, of Richmond, Ind.,
was much struck with it when he visited
H. J. Jones's Lewisham nursery and
secured a large stock of it. Mr. Hill also
secured stock of another of Mr. Jones's
introductions, a hybrid between the
zonal and ivy-leaved, named Achieve-
ment. The large, full, double flowers are
of a soft shade of pink. Mr. Jones
received an award from the Royal Hor-
ticultural Society for this several years
ago, but it is not so generally grown as
it deserves to be. To grow the ivy-
leaved pelargoniums successfully requires
care. They should be potted in a fairly
good compost pressed very firmly. They
must be kept growing, but must not be
over-fed, for this will result in vigorous
grovyth and little flower, but if too much
starved the results will be equally disas-
trous. For early spring flowering a little
more heat may be given than for the
zonal section, with plenty of light and
air, and above all see that the plants are
kept free from green fly or other insects.
With a little care in their culture there is
no class of plants which is more appre-
ciated. Gallee is another which every
grower should add to his stock if he does
not already possess it. H.

New York.

STATE OF THE MARKET. — Lbw PRESSDKE
PERIOD SUCCEEDS THE MEMORIAL DAY
ACTIVE DEMAND. — PSICES ON ROSES
VERY LOW — P.EONIES ARE PLENTIFUL.
— NOTES OF THE EUROPEAN TOURISTS AND
PISCATORIAL EXPERTS —THE DENIZENS
OF "EASY street" BOOK PASSAGE FOR
PARIS. — RAYNOS WINS A RAFFLE. — OTHER
NOTES.

It did not require many days to restore
the low pressure conditions of the cut
flower market, which had been so effect-
ively disturbed by the inroads of the
Decoration day demand. In place of tel-
egraph boys with urgent calls for roses
at $4 or $5 a hundred, after the lapse of
three days, we were back to Greeks
willing to consider offers at $4 or $5 a
thousand, and other flowers have taken
a similar drop. So far as roses are con-
cerned there is, however, little proba-
bility of a continuous deluge. Growers
are not likely to postpone their overhaul-
ing and replanting any longer for the
sake of the paltry sum that inferior mate-
rial will bring in the market, and the
demand on account of June weddings,
school commencements and steamer
departures can be relied upon to take
good care of the finer grade stock for at
least three weeks of this month. Out-
door roses have not yet begun to make
any great impression. As to whether
they will or not, in their season, depends
upon the sort of weather we get. A few
scorching dry days, such as almost inva-
riably occur at the height of the rose sea-
son, will make short work of the outdoor
competition. The only samples yet in
evidence a^e the Jacqs and red material
begins to feel the effects of these and the
red pseonies. The latter are very plenti-
ful; in fact there are pasonies in immense
quantities everywhere, and of all colors,
and they have got down to a pretty low
figure. Sweet peas, which took a stiff
position last week, have got back in
price to where they were before Decora-
tion day, but are improved decidedly in
quality. Gardenias, stephanotis and
white orchids are being called for and
since the outdoor crop is finished, lily of
the valley has advanced.

Thos. W. Weathered sailed on the

Lucania, June 2, and B. Suzuki will sail
for Europe, and eventually [apan, on the
Etruria on June 9. Accompanying him
will be Chas. Fremd, of Rye, N. Y., who
may be induced to go the entire trip to
the Mikado's dominions. On the same
steamer Alfred Dimmock is also booked.
Between the society of such a versatile
artist as Mr. Suzuki and the prospect of
congratulating his countrymen around
St. Albans upon the progress of South
African events Mr. Dimmock is not likely
to find the trip a bit tedious. Mr.
Suzuki's partner, Mr. lida, will take his
place at the helm during the former's
absence, having arrived overland on
May 23, via Seattle, which he reached
on May 7 per steamer Tosa Maru.
Another western arrival is L. G. Pfunder,
of Portland, Oregon, accompanied by his
two daughters, enroute to the Paris
exposition, where Mr. Pfunder goes as
secretary of the United States commis-
sioners. He will sail on the Kaiser
Wilhelm der Grosse. Joseph E. Rolker is
packing up his canes and golf sticks pre-
paratory to sailing on the Kaiser
Frederick, June 7, and J. M. Keller's
medicine for sea sickness is addressed to
steamer Graf-Waldersee, which sails in
latter part of June. Julius Roehrs says
he has not made up his mind yet as to a
transatlantic voyage. If nothing but
"making up our minds" stood in the
way there are a few of us left here who
wouldn't take many minutes to settle it.
How comfortable it must feel to live on
"Easy street"! Andrew McKnight has
gone away on a fishing trip and several
others of the craft have been detected
gazing in the windows of the fishing
tackle stores and making memoranda of
steel rods, brown hackles, multiplying
reels and mosquito liniment. Maybe
these latter will have just as much fun
as their more ambitious colleagues who
go to Paris.

John I. Raynor has won a bicycle at a
raffle. He says it is the first thing he ever
did win and that had it been anything of
any use to him he never would have been
so lucky. He will exchange it for a
steam yatcht or a roof garden or will
have it gilded and hung up over the desk
as a mascot.

A. Herrmann is enlarging his office.
He reports business in all kinds of florists'
supplies as far in advance of the record
for March, April and May.

Visitor: E. M. Wood, Boston.

Washington.

MEMORIAL DAY BROUGHT MUCH BUSINESS.
—THE PRESIDENT SENDS WREATHS TO
CEMETERIES. — HEAVY RAIN. — A GARDEN-
ER'S ACCIDENT.— HYBRID LILIES.

Memorial day was a busy season all
around. Pa-onies played a prominent
part and were fine and plentiful. Roses
and other outdoor flowers were fair. In
general prices were good. Services at
Arlington Cemetery were very imposing,
and the decorations were elaborate and
tasteful. Many beautiful designs could
be seen at the graves of the most noted
men. President McKinley had seven
large wreaths made at the White House
conservatories, of roses, psonies, cycas
leaves, asparagus and adiantums, one
each for the graves of Gen. Sheridan, Gen.
McCook and Gen. Carroll, at Arlington;
and one was placed on the tomb of
Washington at Mount Vernon; another
went to the tomb of Gen. Grant, one to
the tomb of Gen. Logan and one was
placed beside the monument to the
unknown dead at Arlington.

At the propagating garden they have

been hybridizing Lilium longiflorum and
L. Harrisii. Seed was sown in May,

1899, but did not germinate until
October, and began to flower in May,

1900. Most of the bulbs are about an
inch in diameter and in 4- inch pots. The
flowers are as fine as from any imported
bulbs I have se»n. The flower stalks
come from the side of the bulb and are
from ten to fourteen inches long, with
one flower.

Henry Pfister, head gardener at the
White House, met with a painful accident
some weeks ago, lacerating the muscles
and rupturing a blood vessel in his left
leg while in the act of springing from one
of the fountains, and his friends will be
pleased to hear that he is about again,
although compelled to use crutches.

Saturday, June 2, we had a severe
thunder storm. Three and one-half inches
of rain fell in about three hours and
many cellars were flooded. The lower
parts of the Botanic Garden were under
water. A. Gude's residence at Anacostia
was struck by lightning but very little
damage done. P. G.

Philadelphia.

WEDDINGS CONSUME QUANTITIES OF MATE-
RIAL.— ROSES GROWI.NG POOR. — SWEET
PEAS AND P.EONIES LARGELY IN EVI-
DENCE.— THE PREVAILING PRICES.— JUNE
MEETING OF THE CLUB. — A WEDDING IN
THE TRADE. — DAVID, THE SON OF WIL-
LIAM, OBEYS HIS father's CALL. —
NOTES.

Numerous June weddings have given
the artists fresh opportunities to show
what they could do. All classes of trade
have been benefited in this direction, as
both large and small afiairs have been
chronicled in the columns of the daily
press the past week. In addition to this
there have been a number of commence-
ments at which quantities of flowers
were used. Beauties are getting
scarce; each succeeding week sees a
quantity of last season's stock thrown
out to make room for the new plants.
This together with the very changeable
weather, one day warm the next cool,
keeps the dealers on the jump to get good
stock; $1.50 per dozen now buys about
the best, although a few of the selects
grade a bit higher. Teas are fast going
down the hill; the flowers are getting
much smaller and most of the foliage is
thick with mildew. A few Kaiserins are
the exception, some growers having fine
stock, and there are also some good
Meteors; $5 to $6 is asked for the best
of the teas, while the finest Kaiserins
command $S. Outside Jacq roses are
coming in good shape; in tact all the out-
door roses look well, the cool weather
bringing them on slowly; $1 to $2 per
hundred is the price. The Crimson Ram-
blers will be out next week and from
present appearances will make a hand-
some display. Carnations are still in
good supply, although they are getting
much smaller; $1 per hundred buys the
best common, while the fancies bring
$1.50 to $2. Sweet peas are now a great
factor and are largely used; 25 cents to
50 cents per hundred is the price. Paeonies
are in everybody's way, they are so
numerous. The streets are lined with
them, although they are so bulky and so
cheap that the fakirs say there is nothing
in them. They were a great help to the
decorator, however, and many a wed-
ding display would have had to be laid
out on new lines without them; prices
have varied from $1 to $3 per hundred.

The June meeting of the Florists' Club
last Tuesday was fairly well attended.

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The feature was the paper read by Secre-
I tary Stewart, of Boston. Theessay com-
mittee did a (?ood thing for theclub when
they imposed this task on Mr. Stewart.
His history of what has been done by
I organization in the past decade was very
complete and, presented as it was, in his
original style, was much enjoyed. He
received a rousing vote of thanks for his
cflfort. The subject for the next meeting
is "how to get the most practical good
out of the coming convention." John
Westcott is to tell us how to do this.
Everybody knows that as promoter and
manager of personally conducted tours
to conventions, Mr. Westcott stands
without a peer, and we have no doubt
he will be able to tell us just how to be
most benefited by such a visit. Mr. P.
Shaw, (P stands tor poet) of New York,
made a few remarks in his usual happy
style and told ot the warm reception
that is being prepared for the visitors to
the S. A. F. convention in his city next
August.

David Scott has left us. We are sorry
to lose David; he was not long here, but
he soon demonstrated that he was a
good fellow, an efficient, earnest worker
and a gentleman. He left rather sud-
denly. In fact his father needed him and,
being a dutiful son, David obeyed the
call There was something said, some
time ago, about a young man who could
not get up in the morning, but nobody
hereabouts believed it of David. The
"old gentleman" will have to get a move
on if he beats David now. He has spent
a winter in Philadelphia and he will set a
pace that will keep most of the boys
about him hustling to keep up with him.

Alexander B. Scott was married to
Miss Sara Coburn Burpee, sister of W.
Atlee Burpee, last Wednesday afternoon
at Fordhook. The happy couple have
the best wishes of the entire trade for a
long and happy life.

George C. Watson and several friends
from this city will accompany Secretary
Stewart on his annual June fishing trip
to Maine.

Robert Craig has been spending a few
days in Washington. K.

Chicago.

MARKET AGAIN OVHRBURDENKD WITH
CHBAP MATERIAL. — P.EONIES THE ONLY
ITEM WHICH HAS HELD ITS OWN. — MIL-
DEW ON THE ROSES. — HORTICULTDRISTS
GATHER AT THE ART INSTITUTE. — A
VARIETY OF JOTTINGS OF GREATER OR
LESS INTEREST.

The cut flower market has been gorged
again this week and the surplus has
extended fill along the line, including
every item of supply with the single
exception of paeonies. Of these the avail-
able stock varied from day to day but
there is apt to be an end to the condition
of moderate supply with a few warm
days to bring out the buds. Of roses and
carnations the cuts have assumed large
proportions and a considerable portion
of the stock was necessarily forced out
through the medium of the street Greeks.
There are now large quantities of sweet
peas, but Blanche Ferry continues to
outnumber many times over all the
other varieties in market. The cape jas-
mines are about done for but the outdoor
lilv of the valley is coming in of extra
fine quality, some of it being almost as
good as the average forced stock. It goes
without saying that the increase in sup-
ply has been attended by deterioration
of quality in all flowers, but it is really
remarkable that, with the varied weather
■we have been experiencing, the ?tock

grades up as well as it does. With the
heat of summer at one moment and the
approach of frost the next, it is not
unnatural that all the blooms should
show the effects and that roses should be
badly mildewed with all but the most
careful growers.

Brant & Noe have completed their new
range of six houses and have them planted
with Beauties. They report trade as
particularly good this week, and are
glad to have the help of their big field of
paeonies, from which they are just begin-
ning to cut, to help supply the wants of
their customers.

Warren H. Manning, of Boston, secre-
tary of the American Park and Outdoor
Art Association, which has been in ses-
sion here this week, was called to Lake
Geneva to-day to advise as to the best
methods of improving the McCormick
estatt there.

Joseph Keeve, Walter W. Adams and
Elmer M Jerauld, all with J. C. Murray,
of Peoria, 111., spent a couple of days in
the city within the past week. They
report business as having been excellent,
especially the plant trade.

Thomas B. Meehan, of Germantown,
Philadelphia, has been in town this week
and will remain until the close of the
nurserymen'sconvention, having areport
on custom house affairs to present to
that body.

It would have afforded Walter Retzer
a great deal of pleasure to have heard
what Mrs. McCormick told the Park and
Outdoor Art Association this week about
the offense to art perpetrated in Chicago
parks.

The pa;onies are blooming at P. S.
Peterson & Son's nursery and the display
is worthy of the admiration of the many
visitors who make an annual pilgrimage
to Rose Hill for this show.

Chas. B. Weathered, of Thos. W.
Weathered's Sons and treasurer of the
New York Florists' Club, is a visitor
who will be in town for a few days.

Poehlmann Bros, report that the sale
of chrysanthemum plants is fully up to
their expectations and indicates no
decrease in plantings this year.

George Reinberg began to cut new
Beauties and Meteors this week and the
blooms were excellent for the first of the
new crop.

Wm. Scott, of Buffalo, assistant super-
intendent of horticulture at the Pan-
American Exposition, arrived in town
Thursday

C. H. Pisk is sitting up nights at Ran-
dall's and feels that he is in his proper
element once more, for business is good
there.

McKellar& Winterson say that baskets
are meeting with a heavier sale than has
been noted in several years past.

The nurserymen will gather at the Chi-
cago Beach Hotel next week and the
seedsmen at the Grand Pacific.

Alfred Hildred reports the spring trade
excellent in the vicinity of 3030 Indiana
avenue.

Phil. Hauswirth is greatly pleased with
his new location in the Auditorium Annex.

Denver.

TRADE VERY GOOD. — STOCK ABUNDANT
BUT SOME LINES SHORT OF DEMAND,—
EVERYONE PLEASED WITH MEMORIAL
DAY BUSINESS. — A TOUR OF THE VARIOUS
ESTABLISHMENTS. — NOTES OF INTEREST
HERE AND THERE.

Business for the past week has been
very good and a great many flowers
were disposed of. Roses are not plentiful
and prices are good considering the
quality. First-class Beauties go readily

at $6 per dozen and there are not near
enough to go around. Brides and Brides-
maids sell at $1.50 per dozen for select
stock, poorer quality at $1. Carnations
are quite plentiful and hold up well in
price, Crane at 60 cents. Flora Hill, 50
cents; Scott, Cartledge and Bon Ton, 40
cents per dozen. Sweet peas are in great
abundance and the quantity disposed of
at 35 cents per bunch is enormous.
PcEonies are in their glory, coming in
just right for commencements. Wilmore,
of dahha fame, is sending in some extra
large blooms which find a ready sale at
$2 per dozen. Memorial day was a hum-
mer so far as business is concerned. The
call was for cut flowers in general, pot
plants going very slowly. Glauber &
Webb had an immense stock which was
well cleaned out. The Park Floral Co.
made a very fine window display and
Phil. Scott says that sales were some-
thing great, the day being nearly as busy
as Easter. A little further up Sixteenth
street Charlie Thiess found the only fault
to be that he ran out of stock. American
Beauties had first call and it was the
busiest Decoration day on record. The
Gallup Floral Co. claims it their best
Decoration day also.

At the Park Floral Company's green-
houses everything looks neat and clean
and the stock is very good. Roses and
carnations are particularly fine and in
full crop. Sweet peas in the large carna-
tion house are one mass of bloom. The
varieties being forced are Extra Early
Blanche Ferry, Prima Donna and New
Countess. Mr. Bloy, the foreman shows
a batch of 1000 lily of the valley which
will be just right for commencements. A
house recently planted with American
Beauties is showing excellent breaks. All
Brides and Bridesmaids are grafted and
Beauty is being tried in large quantities.
A fine batch ot Japanese longiflorums are
coming on for the June weddings, also
Lilium auratum and L. speciosum, which
will come a trifle later.

At the greenhouses of the Colfax Ave-
nue Floral Company the ever genial Mr.
Beer is as busy as a hen with thirteen
chicks. Cut flower business has been
very good there and as the place is in the
direct line to the cemetery they have a
fine plant trade. They are building two
houses for carnations and expect to add
more later on.

It has rained for eight Sundays in suc-
cession. What do you think of that for
a dry climate! June 2 we had quite a
hail storm, but fortunately it did no
damage.

There is soon to be a match game of
bowling between the Colfax Avenue
Floral Company and the Park Floral
Company employes.

At City Park Superintendent Graham
has set out many thousands of bedding
plants and everything is in excellent
shape.

Phil. Scott seems to best the venerable
John Berry at bowling. Mr. Berry
doesn't like it and plainly says so.

Al. Maufl", of Harman, is very busy
rebuilding some of his houses. Mum.

Milwaukee.— Fred. Holton, of Holton
& Hunkel Co., was married, June 6, to
Miss Lillian M. Loell, at the residence of
her sister, 790 Booth street, this city.
The wedding was celebrated by relatives
only. Mr. and Mrs. Holton will be at
home shortly after a brief trip in western
and central Wisconsin. Mr. Holton is
one ot the most popular young men in
the trade, and has the congratulations
and kind wishes of numerous friends.

C. B. W.

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June p,

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Subscriptions accepted only from those

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Advertisements on all except cover pages,

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Cash with Order.

No Special Position Guaranteed.

Discounts are allowed, only on consecutive inser-
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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 Advertising Department of the American
Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen
and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines OM/y.

Orders for less than one-half inch space not accepted.

Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to
secure insertion in the issue for the following
Saturday. Address

AMERICAN FLORIST CO., CHICAGO.

It is none too early to make arrange-
ments for attending the S. A. F. conven-
tion at New York in August.

Prof. B. T. Galloway, of the Depart-
ment of Agriculture, Washington, D. C,
states that the carnation crop in this
country represents an annual value of
over $4,000,000 and that it is constantly
increasing.

A French writer states that mustard
and other cruciferous weeds may be
destroyed in grain fields by spraying
with a solution of sulphate of iron. The
work should be done when the weeds
have four or five leaves. The solution
recommended is a twelve per cent one,
using about thirty-six gallons to the
acre.

The Right Thing.

Ed. Am. Florist: — In regard to your
paper, I believe it is "the right thing in
the right place" and I find it a great help
in many ways. H. J. Smith.

Hinsdale, Mass.

Society of American Florists.

DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION.

Richard Gardner registers seedling
Canna Bobs, a dwarf variety of the
French type, growing about eighteen
inches tall; foliage thick, leathery and
dark green; flowers, orange scarlet, some-
times slightly margined with yellow;
petals one and one-half inches wide;
spike compact.

Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y.

New York Convention, Important Notice!

Members of the Society of American
Florists who have attended previous
conventions and know something of the
discomforts of waiting in line for an
opportunity to pay assessments and pro-
cure badges do not need to be reminded
to forward their dues to the secretary in
advance and thereby contribute to their
own comfort and facilitate the secretary's
work. To those joining the society this
year, however, this advice is given with
much earnestness. The crowd at the
New York convention will be unprece-
dented. Dues cannot be paid while meet-
ings are in progress and hundreds of
applicants will be demanding attention
before the opening session on the morn-
ing of the first day, the possession of a
badge and membership receipt for 1900
being absolutely necessary before any
individual can sign the roll book and

receive invitation cards for the various
entertainments provided by the New
York Florists' Club, including the ladies'
ride, which is planned for the afternoon
of the first day. Memberships paid at
any time during the year expire on
December 31, so there is no advantage In
deferring payment until August. On
receipt of $3 from those who have paid
membership dues for 1899 and of $5 from
all others, certificate and badge for 1900
will be mailed promptly from the secre-
tary's office. Preserve your certificate
and bring it to the convention with you.
Wm. J. Stewart, Secretary,
67 Bromfield street, Boston, Mass.

Greenhouse Building.

San Francisco, Cal. — Domoto Bros.,
lour houses.

Buriingame, Cal.— E. W. McLellan &
Co., range of houses.

Atchison, Kans. — Manglesdorf Bros.,
rose house 20x100; violet house 10x80.

Denver, Col. — Colfax Avenue Floral
Co., two carnation houses.

Anderson, Ind. — Stuart & Haugh,
extension of range.

Hastings, Mich. — J. N. Burroughs, one
house.

Wilkesbarre, Pa. — I G. Marvin, com-
mercial house.

Holbrook, Mass. — A. G. Hanna, one
house.

Nashua, N. H. — Geo. E. Buxton, house
20x125.

Westboro, Mass. — Arthur George,
range of houses.

Lighting Conservatory by Acetylene Gas.

Ed. Am. Florist:— Please inform me
whether acetylene gas, to be used for
lighting, would be injurious to plants in
a conservatory? T. McH.

Although I have had no experience
with acetylene gas in a conservatory I
think I am sale in saying that the effect
will be about the same as illuminating
gas, and that the injury will vary with
the thoroughness with which the gas has
been washed. When the generator for
acetylene gas is in the cellar there will
always be danger from escaping gas, as
if it is allowed to reach the plants in the
conservatory the results would undoubt-
tedly be disastrous. L. R. T.

Cucumber Troubles.

Ed. Am. Florist:— Under separate cover
I mail sample roots and stems of cucum-
bers, just as taken from the bench. Please
let me know what is the trouble and the
best way to avoid it. Subscriber.

The cucumber roots sent in by "Sub-
scriber" are infested with nematodes.
These worms live in the soil and attack
the roots of nearly all plants. After soil
once becomes infested with nematodes and
the plants are put out, treatment will
avail but little. Much of the trouble
from nematode worms may be overcome
by carefully selecting the soil and handl-
ing it in such a way that it will be
thoroughly frozen before it is brought
into the house. Sterilizing the soil by
means of steam has resulted in much
benefit, and where conveniences for
carrying out such work are at hand, not
only the nematodes, but also other
organisms likely to prove injurious to
plants, can be killed. A steam pressure
of from forty to eighty pounds is neces-
sary to properly sterilize the soil. All
parts of the soil must be permeated and
the whole heated to a temperature of not
less than 200° for several hours. A num-

ber of large growers are practicing this
method, and notwithstanding the
expense, they find it pays.

B. T. Galloway.

Diameter of Smoke Stack.

Ed. Am. Florist:— We are going to put
in one boiler of sixty horse-power (grate
surface 4 feet x 4 feet 6 in.) and one of
fifty horse-power (grate surface 3 feet 6
inches x 4 feet). We expect to build a
smoke stack sixty feet high and wish to
know the proper diameter, also whether
it should be of greater diameter than one
forty feet high? J.

In a general way the height of a smoke
stack is proportioned to its diameter and
a stack sixty feet high would have a
greater diameter than one only forty feet.
On the other hand the efficiency of a
smoke stack is increased by adding either
to its height or diameter and a large
smoke stack forty feet in height may be
as effective as a smaller one that is sixty
feet high. The size desirable for two
boilers of the size mentioned depends
upon the style of boiler and the size and
number of the tubes, but when the chim-
ney is of ample height, as it seems tobein
the present instance, it is a good plan to
have its area about equal to the area of
the tubes in the boilers. L. R. T.

Boston.
market gorged to demoralization. —

ONLY sales are IN BULK AT RIDICUL-
OUS PRICES. — CONDITION IS UNPRECE-
DENTED.— NOTES.

The cut flower market here is in an
utterly demoralized condition. Never
before has such a sudden and complete
collapse taken place directly following
Decoration day. On that day whole-
salers' ice boxes were completely empted;
two days later their storage capacity
was entirely inadequate for the accom-
modation of the vast accumulation of
material of every description that came
in, but for which there was no outlet.
Since then conditions have remained the
same. Roses received are of excellent
quality, but with the exception of a few
sales for high grade Kaiserins, Beauties
and Bridesmaids no opening for their
disposition is offered excepting to the
street fakir, and at prices, in bulk, that
are unquotable. Carnations have taken
a similar tumble. There are plenty of
sweet peas, pa:onies,etc.,and some longi-
florum lilies that missed Decoration day,
but throughout the list there is practi-
cally nothing doing. Outdoor roses have
not made their appearance in this market
yet.

Superintendent Pettigrew has planted
about 400 hardy nymphseas and the
same number of nelumbiums and other
aquatic plants in Ward's pond, Jamaica
Plain, this season.

D. J. Murphy, formerly with H. F. A.
Lange, Worcester, has gone to take
charge of the Fairfield Greenhouses at
Springfield.

Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists
Received.
The California Rose Company, Los
Angeles, Cal., roses; Roupell Park Nur-
series, West Norwood, London, S. E.,
Eng., caladiums; Dan'l B. Long, Buffalo,
N. Y., florists' cards and folders; The
Finley Lawn Rake Co., Joliet, 111., rakes;
D. W. Payne, Port Clinton, O., boilers;
John Lucas & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.,
glass; E. H. Hunt, Chicago, III., whole-
sale cut flowers, seeds, bulbs and florists'
supplies.

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1383

BITUATIONS. WANTS FOR 8ALK.

AdvertlBements ander tblB head will be Inserted at
the rate of 10 centA a line (seven words) eaoh Inier-
tlon. Cash mast aooompany order. Plant adri. not
admitted ander this head.

Every paid subscriber to the Ambbioan Florist
for the year IIU) Is entitled to a tlve-Une want ady.
(sltnatlonB only) free to be naed at any time dnring
the year.

SITUATION WANTBI>-By a florist In private
place; competent W, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED— Byflorlst. age 23 on private
or commercial plBce. neneral Kreenh' use work,
FLORIST. 90 Sixth Ave., New York Cliy.

SITUATION WANTED— By a k'eneral greenhouse
mechanic. Good references. No experience In
VTOwing. whatever Address

EDGBEHT Wood, 5:il N. Main St., Bloomlngton, 111.

SITUATION WANTED-Bycardener, married, with*
out children; understands care of Kreenhouse
fruits. veRetabtes under glass, and everything. Good
Teferenees. Address Jamison.

care neacocfe. Wyncote. Pa.

SITUATION WANTED— By man nnd wife, to take
entire charge. Man ts a grower and wife floral
■designer Man sirlctly temperate. Good recommen-
dations. Write for full particulars. Address

Smythk. care American Flortst.

SITUATION WANTED— By German (cannotspeak
English), as ass'stant rnse and carnation growt'r;
also understands general stock Witling to work.
'Good relerences Stnte wages Address

Edward Busing, Petersburg. III.

SITUATION WANTED-By thorouBhIy reliable and
practical florist as foreman or to take charge.
Lifetime experience as grower and dpslg^er Ger-
man, single, DlstanoA wl 1 not make anv dlfleronce.
C StHULTZ, 83 -crlbnerSt. Grand Rapids. Mich.

SITUATION WANTED — By young Englishman;
good all-aruuDd florist; experienced landscape
and k tchen gardener; acquainted with retail, mall
and telephone trade; also design work. Strlcty tem-
perate. Good references. Address

J LAKE. Concord, N. il.

SITUATION WANTED - By thoroughly reliable,
all-around grower; German; married. Life expe-
rience: competent to All any position— private, com-
mercial or Institution. Understands vegetables under
glass. Al references. Address
i^--:? Florist, ;i455 Eads Ave.. St Louis. Mo.

ANTED— Jerman florist; sute age. exp-^rlence,
wages wanted. Address The Vail Seed Co.
Indtanapjlls. Ind.

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ANTED- A boy from 16 to 18 years of age. as
apprentice In my greenhouses.

Jos. Labo, JoUet, III.

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ANTED— Beauty grower for new section bouses.
Call or address Brant & Noe.

Forest Glen. Cnlcago. HI.

W

ANTED— A young man for store and greenhouse.
Send references to H. F. Halle,

54S W. Madison St., Chicago.

W

ANTED— Address of LoulB Truxler, a practical
and ornamental fiorlst

Thos B. Bull, Bakersfleld, Cal

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ANTED— A few good men as assistant roee
growers and helpers Apply to

Bassett & WASHKtJBX, Illnsdale, 111.

ANTED TO RENT— A place In good condition, of
from 4'DO til 60u0 feet of glass. Adaress

StOTCH, care Ami-rlcan Florist. Chicago.

WANTED— Man. single, sober. Industrious, to do
general greenhouse work; {20 per month with
board B. B Blair. Charlevoix. Mich.

WANTKD— Manager for whulesale cut flower com-
mlsson business Gilt-edged reference's required.
Address X X. care Am. Fl<irlst. Culcago.

WANTED— Foung man for assistant In rose
bouses. Only those who have experience need
apply. J M GAS-*KR Euclid Ave. Cleveland. O.

Wj ANTED— A competent man to act a« manager of
VV Ho 1 00 leetuf glass in cut flowers Present fore-
man rtslgns on account of Hi health Address

B. IlirPARD, Youngstown. O.

\\] ANTED— Young lady or man to run retail flower
TT store Good designer. Car fare paid to desti-
nation (Duluth) Address

BSLiABLB. care American Florist.

WANTED— Gardener that thoroughly understands
the growing of plauts for store trade. State
wages, and itddress at once, with particulars,
WILLIAMS BAY Floral Co., Williams Bay, Wis.

WANTED- A good, all-around man. to take charge
of a retail place. Must be a good grower, and
with some knowledge of buildlag greenhouses, etc.
None but a sober and reliable mtn need apply. Ad-
dress A. E. LuTET, Calumet. Mich.

WAN TED -A working head florist and gardener to
take entire charge tif my private premises, 1000
feet of gias.-. five hcres lawn and shrubbery. Must be
flrst'Clads In tvery respect, with rtferences Wages
^ and free ush of gardener b ludge. Address

C. H Richards, Drawer 126y, Omaha. Neb.

FOR SALE— Chicago flower store, well located,
doing good business; sickness cause of retiring.
Address C B A, care American Florist.

F

OR 84LB OR BKNT-Slx greenhounes. dwelling.
Bargain. W. L. Winn. White Hall. 111.

FOR SALE— Free fuel. 5000 feet glass Great chance
for florists or gardeners. Only £600 cash. Account
sickness Write quick. Free Fltel. care Am. Florist.

FOR SALE— Greenhouse plant, 25 000 feet of glass:
place as good as new, 2i:i acres of land with good
dwelling bouse, barn, etc ; U miles from court house,
Chicago. W L, care American Florist, Chicago.

FOR SALE CHEAP- Ten greenhouses, oflice. bam,
ground and dwelling riteam heated, centrally
located In city of tiO.OliO Inba' Itants. Reason for sell-
ing, widow MRS Geo Waldbaubr.

1317 N. Michigan Ave , Saginaw City, Mich. ,

FOR SALE- 10,000 feet of g1«8s. steam beating,
water works, ground and office: aU complete and
In running order. In city of '2UO0O0: next to main
entrance to largest cemetery; best of trade. Best
reason for selUng. Some cash required. Address
M M, care American Florist,

FOR SALE CHEAP-On account Of 111 health,
three grpenliouses, one 30x50 feet, two 12x.">0 feet,
with flne bualaeHS. In a thriving city of l.o 000 Inhab-
itants. Hot water syptera. liitusesto be moved A
splendid chance for a live man to make money. Small
competition. Address

105 Linn Street, JanesvlUe. Wis.

FOR SALE— Greenhouse plant contalrlng TOfO f eet
of glass, built three years ago. three acres of
land, dwelling bouse and stock. 25 miles from Boston
and a good chance for a wholesale and retail busi-
ness. Easy terms Address

R B, care American Florist. Chicago.

AT A
BARGAIN

FOR SALE

COUPS T^Eias

Address FLORIST. 18 Bosmorth St. Boston. Mass.

FOR SALE
OR LE4SE

5,000 feet of ^lass, jjood dwelling,
barn, one acre of ground and
stock, good paying business, no
competition. Will sell or lease or hire a good man
to run it. If interested write me at once. A snap
for some one.

CHAS. POMMERT, Qreenfield, O.

FOR SALE

240 acres of land on Isthmus of Tehaunte-
pec, state of Vera Cruz, Mexico. For full
particulars write

ROLAND HUGHES.

846 New York Life BIdg. KANSAS CITY. MO.

FOR SALE at a great sacrifice

STOCK OF PLANTS AND SIX QREENHOUSES

with latest improvements, steam heat, etc.; oppos-
ite cf^iiietery. lari,'e ground fronting main street in
prosperous town close to Chicago; street car pass-
lui; the door; best opportunity to secure excellent
investment and wi'll-paymg business. Reason
for selling, owner ^'oin^,' to Europe.
S. Schallman & Co., Room 1204. 138 Wash. St., Chicago

FflD ^Al F -^ first-class greenhouse business
I UH o>^LL« about 80 miles from Chicago.
Hav*' 11,000 square feet of g hiss and considerable
valuable ground. Located in central part of city
of about 20,0(JO population ma-es the property
quite high priced. Any live florist with small
capital can purchase a flne range of glass very
reasonably; doing a fine business. Can give long
lease of ground with privilege of buying or will
sell part of ground. Everything is as good l.
new and a bargain— a chance you won't often get.
Good reasons .or sellini:. Don't inquire unless
you mean business. Ad's Flonsl.care Am. Florist.

—FOR SALE=^

A fine farm of 439 acres of rolling land under
cultivation, a fine dwelling, good water, plenty of
fruit trees. An excellent opportunity. Write for
particulars. Price, $5,500.

A large plant situated in a large tovro in Ohio,
60,000 ft. of glass. A modern place, fully equipped
and stocked. Three dwellings. City store, furni-
ture and equipments. Reasons for selling and
price will be furnished on application.

Any of the above named properties is a fine bar-
gain, and those desiring to purchase will do well
to communicate with us. These are only a few of"
the properties that we have for sale and leasinsr

SMITH & SMITH,

LARGE GREENHOUSES and FLORAL

BUSINESS FOR SALE AT

A BARGAIN.

Centrally located in a flourishing and grow-
ing city of nearly 150,000 people. The
leading house in that line within a radius of
200 miles. A lar^e and fine trade with the
best class of customers. No house has a
better reputation. No debts of any kind.
This plant is offered for sale at a great bar-
gain because the proprietors have gone into
other business. Address tor particu ars,

0 & C, care of this paper.

Who Wants ^
Them •

8.0O0 to 10,000 lights DOUBLE THICK GLASS, 16x24.
at $3.75 per box, (actual value $3,75 to $3.90 box.)

one 40 H. P. HORIZONTAL BOILER in good con-
dition. Price $150.00.

200 red cedar posts, a lot of sash bars, ventila-
tors, rods, sills, etc.

All the above are in good condition, and can be
put on track promptlv at Lansdowue station, P
W. * B. (6 miles from" Philadelphia.)

I purchased them at the sale of the CONNOR
PLACE here, cheap, and will sell again at a bar-
gain. Call or write.

W. L. REMENTER,

FLORIST. LANSDOWNE, PA.

FOR SALE

The Morris Floral Co., Morris, III., 61 miles west
of Chicago, doing a retail and wholesale business;
incorporated 1897; 20 000 feet of glass, doing a
business thac increases every vear": the increase
over 1899. was $1,283.61 up to April 1. 1900. The
reason for selling is that A. Mitting, Secretary
and Manager, is retiring and there is no one else
in the company who undi'rstands the florist busi-
ness. The property includes six acres of lund,
two houses and barn; everything up-to-date;
bo ItT capacity equal to 40,000 "ft. of glass; all new
1897; cannot be built to-day for less than $30,000.
Terms $3,000 rash, balance good paper. Sold by
bids to highest bidder. All bids must be in before
July 1, If you mean business con,*- and see us.

A. MITTING, Sec'y, Morris, III.

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p. 0. Box 869.

345 Sixth Ave., PITTSBURG, PA.

FOR SALE

Making a Change in our Method

of Heating. We Offer the

following Boilers

for Sale:

Two No. 17 llitchings' Boilers, shaking
prates. Been in use three stasous, are in
first-class order. Price $125 each.

One No. 8 Furman brick set hot water
Boiler. Been in use four months, as good
as new. Price $225.

One No. 6 Furman brick set hot water
Boiler. In use five months, as good as
new. Price 8140.

Odp No. 8 Furman brick set hot water
Boiler. In use three seasons. In first-
class condition. Price $200.

One No. 7 Furman brick set hot water
Boiler. In us*' five seasons. In good order
every way. Price $150.

One No. 7. Furman brick set Boiler,
steam or hot water. In-useG seasons. In
good order. Price $100.

One No. 8 Furman brick set Boi'er,
steam or hot water. Been in use five seas-
ons. In good condition. Price $150.

All of these Boilers are in the best con-
dition. Shaking grat-s in all. Have jus-t
been taken out to make room for two large
boilers. Will deliver F. O. B. Richmond.

ADDRESS

W. A. HAMMOND,

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Grand Rapids, Mich.

We have been having bad weather,
good vyeather, all kinds of weather,
including a Decoration day trade that
was immense. A heavy demand was
anticipated and the supply was the
largest in years, but sold out clean.
Business in cut flowers is now dull, quan-
tities of carnations and roses going to
w^aste. Lilies are about over and what
there are go slowly at $1 50 per dozen.
A Chicago Greek has commenced opera-
tions at the curbstone in the downtown
district and sweet peas are being peddled
from house to house at 5 cents per bunch.
The bedding out season is now at its
height and the trade in hanging baskets
and boxes is much larger than last year.

Otto Baumann, of Manistee; Frank A.
Goecke, of the Petoskey Floral Company,
and J. N. Burroughs, of Hastings, Mich ,
were recent visitors. Mr. Burroughs is
building a new greenhouse and was look-
ing for a boiler.

B. E. Wadsworth, of Toronto, Canada,
has taken charge of Crabb & Hunter's
establishment as foreman. G. F. C.

Wbol^ale flower/arKgfe

Cu«oiNNATi, June T.

Roses, Bride 3 00® 4 00

Bridesmaid 3 00® 4 00

Meteor a.OO® 4.00

" Perle 3 oo

OftniAtlons T5S, 1 (0

fancy 3.00® 3 OO

Lllyolthe valley 4 00

Gladiolus 4.00

CaUas COO® 8 00

Stocks 2 00

Sweet peas .30® .4)

amllax 12,6D@15.10

Adlantmn 1.00

rommon ferns 15

Harfl.ll s.ooaio.oo

Asparagus 60.00

St. tiOUiB, June 7.

Roses Bride. Bridesmaid , 3.00® 5.00

Meteor 3 00® 6 00

Perle Wootton 2.00® 3 00

Gamatlons, common 75® 1.00

fancy 1 50® 2.00

Lily of the valley 3.0O® 4 05

i'aeonles 3 00® 5 00

Bweetpeas 25® .40

Callas 6 00® 8 00

Harrlsll 6.00® 8 00

Bmllai 12.60® 16.00

Adlantom 6)® 1.00

Lsparagas 15.0O®5O.0O

Mn.WArrKXS, June 7.

Bosee, Beauty, long perdoi. 3 00

■■ " medium " " 1 60® 2.00

short •• " .60® 1.00

" Bride. Bridesmaid.. 4 00® 6.00

" Meteor 4.00® 6.00

" Kalserin 6.00® 8 00

Carnations, ordinary 1.00® 1 50

fancy 2.00® 3.00

Lily of the valley 4 OO

Auratums lilies 15.00

Adlantnm. ' 76® 100

Common ferns 25

Smllax 15.00

Asparatras 65.00

Galax leaves .20

PrrrsBURO, June 7.

Boses, Beauty, fancy 15.0O@2O.0O

extra 10.CO®13 00

Nj. 1 5CO®800

culls 3 00i» 6 00

" Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 6.00

" Meteor 2.00® 6.00

•' Perle 3.00® 6.00

Cusin 2.00® 4 OO

Carnations, ord'nary 75® 1 50

fancy 2 00® 3.00

>iiT of the vauey 2 00® 4 OU

Harrtsll 6 00® 10.00

Bweetpeas 60® .75

Panslee 25® .60

Daisies 60® 1.60

Mignonette 75® 1 60

Smllax 12 60® 15 00

Gladiolus 8.OO0* 6.00

Adianium .766e • ou

Asparagus 35 00® 60. 00

DENVER, June 6.

Roses, Beauty, select 26.00© 36.00

ordinary 8.00@I5.0O

Bride. Bridesmaid 6.00® 6.00

Meteor 6.00® 6.00

Perle, Wootton 4.00® 5 00

Carnations, ordinary 1 50® 2.0O

fancy 2.00® 3.00

Lllyof the valley 4.00

Callas 12 50

Harrisll 12.50

Bweetpeas 60® .75

Asparagus ^ 60.(0

Bmllax 18.00

Ferns .30

Galaxleaves .20

Orchid flowers.

^

►-J

W. A. MCFADDEN. ♦

"rosebank,"
CINCINNATI.

Shipments made direct from greenhouses,
insuring fresh and perfect blooms.

N. B. It is particularly re-
quested that the stock here
offered be not confused with
similar stock offered by com-
mission dealers at lower pri-
ces, which has been shipped
from New York. Rosebank
Orchids are never sold through
commission dealers.

CATTLEYAS

(IN VARIETY >

^O.OO

►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

GUT FLOWERS

IN AMERICA.

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Quotiitious subject to change without notice.
All other stock at lowest market prices.
No charge for packing.

AMERICAN BE.VOTIES. Per Do?..

Loii;; $3.00

Medium 1.50 to 2.50

Short 1.00 to 1.25

Per 100.

METEOR $4 00 to $6.00

BRIDE 3.00 to a.OO

BRIDESMAII) S.OOto 5 01)

PERLE 3.(X)to 4.n0

GOLDEN GATE 6.00 to 8.00

CARNATIONS, fancy 1 50 to

" common 1.00 to

Everything in the

CUT FLOWER

line.

WIRE WORK,

the kind
that will give satisfaction

and a
complete line of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

HOLTON & HUNKEL CO.,

p. O. Box 103.

ivill-w^vili;^^, 'Wis

FLOWERS of ALL DESCRIPTIONS

^^^ t^^ t^^ ^^^

For Commencement Exercises and

June Weddings.

C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis.

SUCCESSFUL SELLERS

are the successful growers who advertise injt^jt^jtjt^jt

-THE AMERICAN FLORIST

igoo.

The American Florist.

1385

nummiiiimiiiiiiiiimiiiiAaAimiiiiAmiiiiiuiiititiiiimuiiiiiitiiHiiiitiiiiiiiiiitiiiiuuie

J. B. DEAMUD.

51 WABASH AVE.. CHICAGO.

CURRENT PRICES.

Send your order in eiirly. We ^h:lll have uii tibimdanc" or all kinds of llower;-.
Headquarters for PEONIES.

CATTLEYAS, $4.00 per Dozen.

Per Dozen.

BEAUTIES, short 11.00

" medium l.SOto 2.0O

" long 2.S0to 3.00

Per 100

BRIDES and MAIDS $3.00toiM00

METEORS S.OOto 4.00

I'KRI.ES 2(X)to 3.00

KAISERINS 2.00 to 4.00

verv fancy 6.00

CARNATIONS.'ussorted l.OOto 1.50

fancy 2.00 to 3.00

Pir UXi

P.-E O N I E S *3 . 00 t o .$5 .

LIL. HARBISII 8 00 to 10

CALLAS 8.00 to 10,

FORGE'I'-ME-NOT 1

VALLEY 4.

FERNS Per 1000 $1 .50

ADIANTUM

SMILAX Per do/.. *2.50 30.

^^ Prices subject to change without notice.

McKellar £ Winterson's

Modern Supply House.

w

We have a fine assortment of

BASKETS n^^.'" SCHOOL CLOSINGS

and offer same at greatly reduced prices.

5pecial attention given to assortments, $5.00, $10.00
and up. Parties leaving selection to us will be sure of
getting nothing but itrictly good standard styles, as we
have no other.

Give us your order now together with your needs in

CUT FLOWERS.

I McKELLAR & WINTERSON, wa^Is^h' I've.. CHICAGO. r»

HARDY GUT FERNS

New crop Fancy and
Dagger Ferns will be
rt'ady for shipment by .Jiint' 15. r^ow is the lime
to arrange for your summer supply. We guarantee
to furnish strictly tirst-cluss sTock Write for
special prices to the tratle on Ferns. Sphagnum
Moss Laurel, Evergreen Festooning, Hemlock and
Spruce Boughs, etc. etc *>n receiptor liOc. I will
send as sample, 1000 assort d ferns, also sample of
moss, etc. Address all letters and orders to

H. J. SMITH. HINSDALE, MASS.

WEILAND-AND-RISCM

j We are large Growers and 1
Shippers of CUT FLOWERS]

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

please }nt')itit>n the A »it'i iran /'^m-isf -iv/irn "vt iting.

GEO. REINBERG,

Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers.

BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

All stock at lowest market rates. Send in your
orders.

61 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Seen by New Firms:

AMERICAN FLORIST ADVTS.

Wbol^ale [lower/\arl^

CHICAGO, June 3.

Roses, Beanty, extra long Btems
Winch
24 "
20 "

" '■ 15 " "

■ 12 "

3.00

2 50
2.U0
1 60
1.25
1.00
75

Bride, Brldeemalil 3.000 6 00

Perle 3.00® 4.00

Meteor 4.00® 6.00

" La France 4 00® 5.00

Golden Gate ii.oo®10.00

Carnation* l.OOia 1.60

fancy 1.60® 3.00

Lily of the valley 3.00® 5 00

Mignonette 2.00ta. 6.00

Ilarrlsll 8.00@10 00

Caljas 8 00®10 OO

Sweet peas 1.00® 2.00

Adlantom 60® 1.00

Common femi .15

Fancy ferns .20

Smllai 12 50® 15. 00

Asparagus 6O.O0@BO.0O

64 WABASH AVE.
CHICAGO

8. R. Cor Wabash Ave. and Randolph St.

Say: "Saw it in the Florist."

MWin

E. H. Hunt

THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR

WHOLESALE-

Hunt's Flowers
Qo Everywhere

76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.
ftnmfwfimfMimwffmwffMwm

Bassett&Washburn

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Cut Flowers

Wholesale Dealers and
Growers of

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.

WHOLKSALB

GROWER OF ROSES.

DEALBB ni

CUT FLOWERS.

J. A. BDDLONG,

37-39 Randolph Street CHICAGO. ILL

Mention the American Florist.

Benthey & Co.

F. F. BENTHEY, Manager,

Wholesale Gommisslon Florist

41 Randolph Street CHICAGO.

|^~ Consignments solicited

I. 6. PRINCE t CO.

Wholesale Gut; Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Agents for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attantlOB

paid to shipping orders.

76 & 78 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHIOAQO.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

S04 LIBERTV ST. 'PHONE 2IS7.

M

M

CONSIGNMENTS

SOLICITED.

Florists^ Supplies

Please mention the American Florist.

1386

The American Florist.

June p,

Samoel %. PennoGK.

Wholesale Florist,

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street,

.PHILADELPHIA. PA.

AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES.

UNTIIj further notice, will be open from 6:30 A. M. TO 10:00 P. M.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND.

Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies.

BOSTON...

FLOWERS

>>>l.o^ 1.AmXm «-nf«ile«3..

&T -jRvotxkiix&XfX St., :BOsaroj>r, ajl^ss.

CITY HALL GUT FLOWER MARKET

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

9 Chapman Place, 15 Province Street,

9 BOSTON, MASS.

NOTICE:

-WELCH BROS., Sole Agents for FREYSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, $2.00 per

Script Letters. $4.O0 per lOO.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

Wholesale Florists,

Always on Hand:
OARNATIONS,
BRIDESMAIDS.
•iRIDES.

/'

j7 JOBBERS IN

^^ FLORISTS'

SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.
84 Hawley Street, BOSTON.

H.G.BERNING

Wholesale riorist,

SUCCESSOR TO

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO....

t322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

The Cincinnati
Gut Flower Co.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS.

416 Walnut St.,
CINCINNATI, 0.

Consignments Solicited.
Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders,

SHIPPING LIBELS '^

•"•Cut Flowers

Printed in two colors on gummed
paper; your card, etc., in blacli and
leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red.
Very attractive. Price per 500, $2.85;
per 1000, $4.50. Send for samples

Wbol^ale power/\arK^

PHILADBLPHIA, June fJ.

Bo«e».Te» 1 00® 2.00

" extra 3.00® 5 00

Beamy, extra 12.00®30.00

flrato 5.00® 8.W

CamatlonB 50(g> 75

fancy I.IU® 2 00

Uly of the TaUey 3 00® 4.00

AsparagUB 86 00@4n 00

Smllai 15 00®25.00

Adlantom T6® I 00

BOSTON, June «.

Bosei, Beauty, extra J5.00®2ij 00

medium 4 00® B 00

culls l.WI®200

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 1.00® 4 00

extra 6 PO® 8 00

Kalserln 60i® S.OO

CamaUon« 60® .T5

extra 1 00® 2.00

Uly of the vaUej 3 OUa 4 00

LonKlflorums 6 00® 8.00

Sweetpea* 50® 75

Astllbe, Stocfcs 1 00® 2 00

Mignonette 100® 2 00

Snfllai.... 10.00®12.00

AsparafruB 60.00

Hardy ferns .-3

ELECTRO or THIS UAF. POSTPAID, SI.2S,

American Florist Co.,

■■ CHICAQO.

It is good business policy
to mention the

..AMERICAN FLORIST

when you write to an advertiser.

HEADQUARTERS

"^IV^STER**
r.^tNN YORK

GIVE

US

A

TRIAL.!'

WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of
Seasonable Flowers in Stock.

Ufll F IflCTIIllR Wholesale Com-

linii 11 IVnO I lilU, mission Florist,

481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

Woodroffe & Bernheimer,
Wholesale Florists

1604 LUDLOW STREET,

'Phone 1-42-69-A. PHILADELPHIA.

Conglgnmentg Solicited.

LEO. NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist,

N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS.

Longdistance DUII ARCI DUIl Dl

Phone 3-45-94 D. rnlLAULLrniAi rAi

Consignments ol Choice Valley and Roses solicited.

Geo. M. Moss,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance Phone 1-41-26 D.

C. A. KUEHN.

Wholesale Florist,

mZ PINE STREET.

^ ST. LOUIS, MO.

^^A complete line of Wire Dpsigu^.

Contlgnmentt of Rotes. Carnations, Violets solJcit*d.

CHAS. B. STAHL

Wholesale Florist,

17 S- nth St. Telephone 63-64. PIULADELPHU.

Ordera by mall, tele^aph or telephone wlU
reoelTe prompt attention.

ConslRnments of (rood stock solicited.

...GEO. M. KELLOGG...

L.r,e.tGrower^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.

|^~L0Na DISTANCE 'PBONB AT EITHER FLAGS

JOHN B. FERGUSON,

Wholesale Florist,

5515 Fifth Ave, PITTSBURG, PA.

Long Distance 'Phone 2985.

Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets.
Solicited,

J. M. COHEN, Florist,

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

22 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1387

TOP GRADE

Carnations

BEAUTIES,
BRIDES.
BRIDESMAIDS,
METEORS.

X^W-y olf tlie X'"Mllt»>'.

JOHN I. RAYNOR,

49 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

Telephone No. 1998 MudlBOn Sqoare.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Commission Florists.

JUNE SPECIALTIES.

Telephone 2065 Madison Sqr. 42 WCSt 2Btll St., NEW YORK CITY.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.

Wholesale Florist^

New Telephone No. 1803 Madison Square.

43 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

GHORMLEY & PERKINS.

Wholesale FIrkf Sc^-i-C^

Commission | l\Jl loLsJf

^■'Esufb1i?hS"°'ar^ 57 West 28tb St., NEW YORK

Prepared to handle large or small coDPlRnments of cut flowers to Krowers
advantage Tetephoue 2^O0 MadiBon *»qaare.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice out flower stock.
51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square.
Price list on application.

Please mention the A merican Flortst zrken zt't iting.

THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN
NEW YORK CITY FOR

Violets % Carnations.

6R0WCRS and BUYERS make a note of this. It
•win be to your advantage.

WM. H. GUNTHER.

.... 30 West 29th Street.

"New Telephone No. &&1 Madison Square-
Please Mention the American Florist.

FRANK MILLANG.

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,

408 E. 34th Street,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

Telephone 299 Madison Square.

N. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry.
Open for Cnt Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
Every Olominfl:

■ ESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT
FOR ADVERTISING.

JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary.

Please Mention The American Florist.

MOORE, HENTZ & NASH,

Wholesale Commission Florists,

119 and 121 W. 23d St..

NEW YORK CITY.
Telephone 733— 18th.
Choicest Stock Shipped on a Commission.

Choice Carnations

Choice Roses .^Jt

At rooms of N. Y.
Cut Flower Co.

Traendly & Scheock

NEW YORK QTY

New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq.

38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange

Wbol^ale [lower/\arK^

NSW YOKE. Jane 7.

Boiea, Beauty aeleot S5.00@20.ra

medium l.OOOtlOO

culls 50® 2 00

Brldegmald, Bride, Meteor 50® 2 00

Select 4 000 6 00

CamatlonB 1 00® 1.60

fancy 2 00® 2 60

Ulyof the valley 2 9® 3 00

Mignonette 1.00® 2 00

Sweet peas 26® 5D

Pa-uBles 1.00® 2.00

Harrlsll 100® 6. OO

Cattleyas 30 00® 40 00

Oardenlas •...12 00" lo 00

Bmllai 8.00®12 00

Ajsparagns 25 00®36.00

Sprengerll, per doz. bunches 1®1 60
Adlantnm 60 .75

BCTTALO, June 7.
Boses, Beauty I5.00®20 00

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 3.00® 6.00

" Perle, Nlphetos 3 00

Kalserln li.OO

Carnations 1 00® 2 00

Lily of the valley 3.00® 4 00

Sweet peas .60

Harrisil 10 00

Smllax 15 00@20 00

Adlantum 1 00® 1.50

Hardyfems, Galax leaves 20® 25

Asparafras 60.0O®75.00

MII.LANG & CO.

Commission Florists

48 West 29tli St., NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square.
Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited.

We've thousands of readers and hun-
dreds of advertisers. Each helps the other.

The New York Cut Flower Co.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,

112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Telephone 733-l8th. NEW YORK.

COMSIQNMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Order*.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,
^^is^arir Wholesale Florist.

39 W. 28th St., NEW YORK.

BOSES SHIPPED

to all points.

Price I ist on
Application.

Ford Bros...

at oe Wholesale Florists

111 West 30th street, NEW YORK.

Contignmentt Solicited. Phone, 157 Madison Sq.

Julius Lang

33 West 30tli Street. NEW YORK.

ROSES, CARNATIONS. VALLEY.
choice summek stock.

Telephone 280 Madison Square.

There Are Buyers

For all kinds of good stock

advertised in..

THE AMERICAN FLORIST

?gS§gf3ggc?

J.K.ALLEN'S

POPULAR WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWER HOUSE

At the new address, J06 West 28th St., New York City, draws the crowd. Consignments carefully handled
and well sold. Excellent facilities. .^ J- J- J- Telephone 197 Madison Avenue.

Nowwehave FDW C HORAN R°s^^-

TULIPS. W^m^ W W ■ ^tm all ^a^ ■ ■ m \. ■ ^ J Xhe best of each variety

DAFFODILS.
FREESIAS.
PAN8IES.
SWEET PEAS.
VALLEY.
ORANGE BLOSSOMS

4.7 WEST i28TH ST .

NEW YORK.

CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

Tel. 421
Madison Squa

The best of each variety in
market free from mildew,

Violets,

in any quantity, .

Special or Ordinary, ^^a^

1388

The American Florist.

June g^

The gBEt) Tmdb.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

ALEXANDER RODGERS. Pres ; ALBERT MCCCL-

LOUOH. Vice- Pres.; 8. V.
Goim,, Seo'y and Treae.

WiLLARD, WethersBeld.

Mrs. T. B. Shepherd, of v^entura,
Cal., who has been quite ill for several
vreeks, is now able to attend to business.

W. Atlee Burpee passed throujih
Chicago, June 7, on his way west. He
will meet Mrs. Burpee in California and
on his return expects to sail for Europe
about July 10.

Visited Chicago: J. E. Button, of the
Haines Seed Co., Denver, Colo.; A. Forbes,
of Peter Henderson & Co , New York;
Miss Ph. Headworth, of Vaughan's Seed
Store, New York.

Dealers in blue grass seed say the
crop this year will be fully sixty per cent
larger than that harvested for many sea-
sons. Farmers have been unusually suc-
cessful, and the seed will be of superior
quality. A great deal of the seed goes to
Germany.

Large numbers of seedsmen, wholesale
and retail, will visit Chicago next week
on the occasion of the annual meetings
at the Grand Pacific Hotel of the Ameri-
can Seed Trade Association (June 12-14-)
and the Wholesale Seed Merchants'
League (June 15).

Canadian pea growers report long con-
tinued dry weather and frosty nights
through May, but recently the weather
has turned warmer, the night frosts have
ceased, and a very fine rain has visited
the district, making a great improve-
ment probable in the next ten days. The
prospects on the whole now seem favor-
able.

Settlement of the Leonard Loss.

The loss on the five-story Leonard
building at 147 West Lake street,
Chicago, owned by C. T. Boal, which
was destroyed by fire on the evening of
November 1, 1899, was settled June 5
at 80 per cent of the $15,000 insurance,
through the agency of R. W. Hosmer &
Co. Six companies held risks and all
have agreed upon a settlement except the
Orient, with a policy of $2,500, which is
likely to be arranged on the same lines.
The delay is caused through a deal now
in progress for the taking over of the
Orient's business on a cooperative basis
by the London and Lancashire. S. F.
Leonard, who occupied the building as a
seed warehouse, had $76,500 insurance.
Of this sum $45,000 has already been
paid. It has been an open question since
the fire, which started in the New Eng-
land Mills adjoining, whether the
Leonard building collapsed or was
destroyed by fire. The matter was taken
to the courts and seemed likely to remain
in litigation for a number of vears, when
the representatives of the different com-
panies came forward and offered to
settle. The basis of settlement on the
seed stock was sixty-five per cent, which
leaves a balance of only $4,725 in process
of liquidation. — Chicago Tribune.

Tabrytown, N. Y.— The Tarrytown
Horticultural Society held its monthly
meeting at the Vanderbilt building on
Thursday, May 31. Geo. Glassman and
Wm. P. Mobam were elected to member-
ship. Thomas Cockburn read an excel-
lent paper on the cultivation of small
fruits, which incited a very interesting
discussion.

Potted Bgg Plants % Begonias

New York .Spineless Egg Plants, fine stocky plants in S-inch pots, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000.

Hegonia Rex Plants, numed sorts in 2'"-inch pots, iust ready lor a shift. 70e per dozen, $5 00 per 100.

WRITE tor quotations on Whit.' ROMAN HYACINThS. Paper White NARCISSUS and Dutch Bulbs.

JOHNSON & STOKES,

Philadelphia*

FRESH FERN SPORES.^

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra large package of tresh .Spores, sutlicient for 3000 plants,,
with full cultural directions, postpaid for $1.00.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

1 Superb Prize Pansies |

m = m

^ The finest strain of Tansies ^
^ in the World ^

m INTRODUCER AND GROWER OF ALL THE m
«S LEADING NOVELTIES. ^

^ Highest Award Inter. Exhibition at Ham- ^
i^ burg, 1897. Catalogue freeon application, ijji

t Fred. Roemer, $

% Seed Grower, QUEDLIN8URG. GERMANY. ^

ESTABLISHED 1802

IHORBURN'S
SEEDS

Floris's are invited to send for our quotations on

FORCING BULBS,

ROMAN HYACINTHS,

LILIUM HARRISII,

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM,

Etc., Etc.

We are large importers of HIGH CLASS BULBS.

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(L«te of 15 John Street)

36 CORTUNOT STREET. NEW YORK

Forcing Bulbs

Import Price List

JUST ISSUED.

A postal card will start it, and you will
find therein many things of interest.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

CHICAGO. NEW YORK.

VIGK'S SEEDS m...

A. Blanc & Co.

GACII, BULBS AND PLANTS.

Seud for pric-s on your wants.

314 No. Eleventh St., PHILADELHIA, PA.

ALL nOME-GROWN SEEDS.
J^^ i i=,F^: M-oz. l-oz.

Vick's Daybreak, pink $t.50 $4.00.

" Purity, white 2.00 6.00

Branching Comet, white 2.50 8.00

Vick's Branching, in colors,
white, pink, crimson and pur-
ple each 25 .75

|^~Trade list, also Garden and Floral Guide now
ready. Send for it,

James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N.Y.

m NOTICE.

"^^^W'e are now ready to give you LOWEST
estimates for FIRST-elass stock "t '
Freesias, Harrisii.Callas. Romans Paper White Nar-
cissus, Hyacinths, Tulips, Van Sions, Japan

Longiflorum, Azaleas. Etc.

Send us list and we will give figures. Address
H. H. BERGER & CO., (Est. 78) 47 Barclay St , N.Y

ACALYPHA SANDER!

3;,- inch pots. 18.00 per 100.
1,'S.OO per 100.

The CONARD & JONES COMPANY,

4% ■ Now is the time to think
llf ||¥|1|1Q about bedding out these
«#IWIWIIW beautiful foliage plants,
though in the vicinity of Philadelphia the
first week in June is early enough.

We have them in the following varieties, all
of which are excellent for the purpose indi-
cated: Andreanum, Aureum Maculatum,
Evaus'anum, Interruptum, Queen Victoria,
Rubro-lineatum, and a few others. Very
fine, plants,

0-in, pot plants, 15 to 30 in. high.TSc to $1 each.

3 " '' fl.no ner 100

W^st Gro-v'^, I»^,

Aureum Maculatum.

. . tS per 100, $33 per lOCO. ■

BOSTON FERN ,P.or..Tv.

$5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.

Large plants from $20 to $50 per 100.

Cut from bench.

Salleroi Geranium, Coleus, Alternanthera.

L. H. FOSTER. 45 King St.. Dorchester, Mass.

Money Order Office,

Chestnut Hill,
Sta. H. Philadelphia.

EDWIN LONSDALE, 1

Wyndmoor, 1
Montgomery Co., Pa. |

4-inch ROSE GERANIUMS, large plants 5c

4 inch HhLIOTROPES, large plants &•

2",i-inch yellow and mixed COLEUS 2y4c

2V%-inch ALTERNANTHERA Aurea Nana, Rosea

20,000 FREESIA BULBS

fnr sale IHK.VP. Also 20,000 ASPARAGUS
PLUMOSUS SEED, crop of lyuu.
COTTAGE NURSERV, San Diego, Cal.

2K2-inch blue LOli'ELlA and ACHYRANTHES
Liiideni and Blue AGERATI" M S^c

3;i-inch VERBEN.YS and CENTAUREA Gyni-
nocarpa Si^c

E. POWER, Frankfort, Ky.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1389^

We are the Oldest, Largest and Most Rsiiable Gut Flower Commission House in the West.

CIT riOWER

PRICE LIST.

IVr doz.

Ueiuitii's, long $3. 00 to 14.00

■• medium.... 3.00 to 3.00

short 75 to 1.00

Per 100.

Perl.' 3.00 to 4.00

liriile, Bridesmaid ... 3.00 to 6.00

Meteor 3.00 to 6.00

Ro8('3, our sel., iiss't., 3.00
Curnations, extrji se-
lect fiinc-y 2.00

Fancy stock 1.25 to 1.75

Medium Grade l.OOto 1.50

P>EONIES

School Commencements

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

42 and 44 East Randolph St.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

CIT ELOWER

PRICE list:

per 100

Smila.x $15. 00 to $18.00

CallasandHarrisii.. 10. OO

Diusies 50 to 1.00

Mignonette 1.00

Lily ot the Valley... 4.00

Alyssum 25

Sweet Peas 40 to .75-

Paonies 3.00 to 5.00

Corn Flower 40

Common Fern, 25o per 100, 12 pr. M.

This year's customers must be ours next year. The YALIES we give are our best advertisements,

LAKEVI[W ROS[ GARDENS, hjwmierlfoT"

Cut Flowers.

Wholesale Growers,

LONG DISTANCE PHONE.

JAMESTOWN, N. Y.

FICUS I
ELA5TICA

Top Cuttings, Well Rooted,
suitable for S-inch and binch pots,

$20 PER 100

BOBBINK & ATKINS

RUrnERfORD, N. J.

Orchids! #»

Arrived in perfect condition, CATTLEYA PER-
CIVAlLIANA and C. MOSSIAE. Write for
prices

LAGER & HURRELL, ^^mm't. n. j.

Orcbid Qrowers and Importers.

BRIDES and MAIDS,

2V2-iD., ready for a 3-in. shift
CASH $3 00 a 100,

WITH ORDER. $25.00 8 1000.

J. B. HEISS.

The Exotic Nurseries. DAYTON, 0.

MY SPECIALTY.

CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTFUIM.

Finest strain in tlje world. Now ready to sttip,
a splendid stoclv of pl:ints in four" separate
colors, from 2-inch pots. $4.00 per 100; $3.=).oO per
MOO. From 2H-inch pots, 15.00 per 100; $40.00
per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed.

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

Strong rooted cuttin}j;.s from soil, $4.00 p'-r 100.
Casti with order, please.
H. L. PHELPS, Springfield, III.

^arnations

^^ ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Per 100 Per lOOO

America «3 00 IIS 00

Gov. Griggs 2.00 15.00

Leslie Paul 200 15.00

Gold Nugget 100 7..W

McGowan 75 5.00

Nivea 75 5.00

ROSE PLANTS

Per 100

Am. Beauty, 3-in. pots $7.00

2!4-in. pots 5,00

Bride, Bridesmaid. Perle, Meteor, Golden
Gate, 3-in. pots, »4 per 100, $35 per 1000;
3i^-in. pots, $3 pur 100, $25 per 1000.

PETER REINBERG,

<^ 51 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. ^

CARNATIONS!

F. Dorner & Sons Co.,

LA FAYETTE, IND.

WM. MURPHY

Wholesale Carnation Grower

station F, CINtlNNAII, OHIO.

From flats, by mail 50c per 100; $4.00 per 1000

" 2-inch $1.50 " $13 00

Hydrangeas, 5-iach pots $3.00 per do/..

" 4-inch pots 2 00 "

" Rooted cuttings, $1.25 per 100; $10 perl 000

Large flowering Ctinuii roots 81.00 per 100

.Send for samples. Cash with the order.

FRED BOERNER, Cape May City, N. J.

ROSE PLANTS

n

This is all nice, clean,

strong stock,

from 2H-inch pots.

Per 100 IVrlOOO

METEOR $3 00

HRIDESMAID 3 00

BRIDE 3.00

LA FRANCE 3.50

AMERICAN BEAUTY

Rose Bushes 2.50

$25.00
25.00
25.00
30 00

20.00

I GEORGE REINBERG,

1 51 Wabash Ave,

CHICAGO, ;

♦

sooo

Lady Campbell Violets.

strong. Healthy Stock Plants,

$4.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1000.
H. A. JAHN, New Bedford, Mass.

NEW DAHLIASoe^

Largest and most complete collection of
new and superior varieties true to name.
Write for special prices on list of wants.
Also High Grade Mixed Dahlias and Dahlias
under Separate Colors.

W. P. PEACOCK, Atco, N. J.

Edward B. Jackson,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only..

In any quantity, for the least money.

STAMFORD. - CONN.

1390

The American Florist.

June g,

ThE5 tS^URSBR^ TMliE.

AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN.

W. J. PKTBRS, PreB.; D. 8. Lake, Vlce-Pres.;
aiOBGI C. 8BAGSR. Kochester, N. Y., Seo'y.

NuBSEKYMEN Say that the Hubbards-
ton apple has been asked for frequently
of late. "^

Orlando Harrison, of J. G. Harrison
& Sons, has been elected mayor of
Berlin, Md.

Another session of congress has come
to an end without action upon the nur-
serymen's inspection bill.

The twenty-fi<th annual convention
of the American Association of Nursery-
men will be held at Chicago next week,
June 13 and 14.

There are 110 varieties of lilacs at
Highland Park, Rochester, and EUwan-
ger & Barry have a still greater number
of sorts at Mt. Hope Nurseries.

C. A. Seaman has retired from the
Sedgwick Nursery Co., Sedgwick, Kans.,
of which he was president, and the man-
agement will hereafter be vested in J. P.
Schemerhorn.

Prof. J. L. Budd asserts that the apple
called North Star should be known as
Dudley's Winter, as that is the name
given it by J. W. Dudley, who grew it
irom seeds of Duchess.

St. Louis.

FUNERAL WORK MAKES TRADE FAIRLY
ACTIVE. — SCARCITY OF HIGH GRADE
STOCK IN MANY LINES.— VARIOUS JOT-
TINGS.

Last week, especially the latter part,
proved to be very good for funeral work.
Several parties report having been nearly
swamped with orders on Friday and
Saturday. Sunday being the feast of
Pentecost in many of the churches, busi-
ness in the larger portion of the city was
brisk. In the wholesale market there is
a. scarcity of high grade roses, which
includes Beauties. In fact all stock of
first quality has been none too plentiful
this week. J acq. roses are about over,
only a very <ew were received Wednesday,
but sweet peas, centaureas and other
stock of this kind is in abundant supply.
Only an occasional p;tony is seen, and
the receipts of irises and callas are getting
low. There is only a very limited demand
lor these flowers at present but through-
out the season outdoor stock in general
seems to have been in brisk demand.

George Waldbarth contemplates taking
a trip to Europe as soon as his busy sea-
son is over. He is to make some alter-
ations in his store, adding about twenty-
two feet to its depth, which will contain
an ofiice to be fitted out with all the latest
conveniences. A visit paid him last Sun-
day afternoon found his stock of cut
flowers practically cleaned out.

Shaw^ Garden was thrown open to the
public last Sunday. In accordance with
Henry Shaw's will, a Sunday in June and
one in September are the only two Sun-
days in the year on which visitors are
allowed. Over 7,000 people passed
through the gates, and the garden was
pronounced by all to be in better shape
than ever lor this time of year.

The Ostertag brothers and one helper
leave to-night lor Elkins, W. Va., to
handle the decorations for the wedding
of Vincent Kerens, son of R. C. Kerens,
the politician.

J. M. Hudson is again able to be out.

M.

10,000

Fin, Scarlet, Ked, 'VTIiite. 'Willow
leaved, English and Turkey, 4 to
10 feet.

100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes.

Catalogue on application. Send estimate of wants for prices.

THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Glenwood Nurseries, MORRISVILLE. PA.

PU-ast' tHi'Htitin till' Aniencan Flotis^ ivht-n u'> iliug.

ANDORRA NURSERIES.

WILLIAM WARNER HARPER. Proprietor. Cliestnut Hill, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

SPECIALTIES:

I orrro Sr>eoi**»*?*^ Orra^ixierxt^l Trees,

THE STORRS &. HARRISON CO., Box 935 . PAINESVILLiE:, OHIO.

Leailine Amerlcnn Nurserymen, ofrer one of the Most Completo Assortments of

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, BULBS, ETC.

46 Xeara. 44 ClrACinhou«eH< 1000 Acres. OorreHpondenoe Solicited. Cfltnlog Free.

CLEMATIS.

109 Grant Ave.

bhrubs Roses. Hedge Plants and Herbaceoas Plants.
Keliable Stock at I.ow Prices Specialties: Japan
Maples. Hardy Azaleas. Rhododeudrons, Rosa
Rugfosa, Etc. Catalog^ue Sent.
f>RED RICK W. KEL8EY. 150 BROADWAY. N. Y.

Bargain in Choice Plants

PANDANUS Veitchii, 4-in., tine, «6.r0 perdoz.
Fl :US, top cattings. 4-in., strong. $3.50 per doz.
FUCtSIA Lord Byron, 3!4-in.. 75c; 3^4- in., $1.00;

4 in., $1 50 per doz.
CHRYSANTHEMUM. Little Chris, perpetual white.

2H-in., *1.00; S'j-in. in bud and bloom, $2.00

per doz.
OLIVIAS, strong imported, largi' flowering. $2.50 to

$6.00 per doz.
ROSES Hermosa. Soupert. Gontier, 4-in.. fine,

*2.0u per doz., $15.00 per 100.
PETUNIAS. Dreer's best double, S'i-in.. $5 per lOO.
GERANIUMS. Nutt, Pilot, Surpass Queen Bruant.

Jolin liciyle.2ie-in.,$3.50;3;4-in.,flne, 6 per 100;

double and single mixed. 2Vi- in.. $2 50; SV^-in.,

$4: 4-in,, very fine, $6 perlOO. ALTE 'NANIHt RA,

red, $2.50 per' 100. SALVIAS, dwarf scarlet, SV's-

in., $3.60 per 100. Address

JOHN G. HEINL & SON, Terre Haute, Ind.

Plfase mrntion the American Florzsl when writing.

LEADING CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

White-Ivory. Midge, Ber»rmann. Robinson, Wana-
maber. Kalb. Wood ord. Jones, li dependence. Weebs,
(•rank Hardy; Vellow— Golden Trc hy. Henderson,
.lohneon. O. P Bassett. Whllldln. Modeato. Yellow
Queen, Bonnafton. Lincoln. Sundeibruch: Pinl<—
Maud Dean. Montin'Tt. tilory de Pacific Morel,
Perrin, vurdoch: Bronze— Cbas. i>«v1b- R,.d— tieo.
W thllds i.ut of 2»» In. pots. 12 per lUO. fl8 perlOOO.

Also Wilite— Lady Fttzwyirram Mayflower. Chad-
wlck and Western King; Yellow— Pennsylvania,
Golden Weddlnc. Tallow Junef. H W Kleman:
Pink— Autumn G' ry: Red— Defender. Hcbrlmpton;
Brnnze- Lady Hanham; 2)4-ln pots, $2 50 per 100.
S22 .^0 per 10' 0: Mi or more nt lUOO rates.

XCO^E^St Brlde8maldi>. Hildes and Perles,
3-ln.. H per lUo. « lO iier 1000; ready for benching.

Terms cash, or will se dC O- I*
POEHLMANN BROS., Morton Grove. Cook Co., III.

CHRYSANTHEHUnS

Cullingsfordii Mrs. Jerome Jones

Clory of Pacific Mrs 8. T. Mur lock

Ivory Mme. F. Bergmann

Minerva Rose Owen

Mrs. J. C. Wliilldin Tne Queen

And other varietifs from2i4-iii. pots, $2.00 per 100.

SEMPLE and VIC i ORIA plants from seed
bed, 25c per ILO, $2.00 per lOtW.

Cash With Okdek.

R. VINCENT JR. &. SON, Wnite Marsh. Md.

Aster Plants.

OSTRICH FEATHEK. (JL'I'^EX OP THE
MARKET, SEMPLES, VICTORIA, VICK'S
and TRUFPAOTS PERFECTION. Fine
plants, grown from the best seed in the mar-
ket, 35c per 100; 300 tor $1.00; $3.50 per 1000.

J. C. SCHimDT, BRISTOL, PA.

Chrysanthemums

Ivory. Bounaflnn, Mrs. Bobinnon, Mfrr Monarch.

Bloodgood, frum 2ln. pots (1 7.') per 10(1 »15 per lOtJO.

CASH.i iH. UAmN & SON, Wentlleld, N. Y.

Ampelopsis Veitchii

DORMMT PUNTS.

Extra strong and heavy,
3 feet at $15 00 per 100.
2 feel at flO.OO per 100.

Vaughan's Seed Store

84 and 86 Randolph St.. CHICAGO.

Please menlion the American tlortit when wt iltng,

flELD GROWN ROSES, CLEMATIS,

Ornamental Shrubs, Twining Shrubs, Etc.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., I^Etv^VRV

Our travllnp representative. Mr J. Austin Shaw-
ls now Id tbe vicinity of ^'hilndelphl** and we shall
be pleased on request to have him call upon any pros-
pective pu''chfti»ers.

Large Elms.

n e flu3 specimen Elm trees 6 to 9-inch
^O caliper, 25 to 40 feet high, with well
deTi'loped heads. Have been several times
transplanted and will lift with excellent
roots and balls of earth. Send for price list.

SAMUEL C.MOON/°«"'KW PA

LARGE
FLOWERIHQ.

In 20 St-lendid kinds, from pots outdoors; sure
to succeed. 25c each ; $2.50 per dozen.

Strong young plants of above unrivalled collec-
tion. $1 doz.; ifi per 100, free bv mail or express.

C. PANICULATA. line young plants 75c perdoz.;
$4.00 per 100. All will make flrst-class, salable
stork by fall.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III.

PANSIES ^a°,"s7n"o

SMALL PLANTS ALL SOLD. None
left but llowcring phints from
Held at $2 00 PER 100 and up.

C. SOLTAU & CO..

JERSEV CITY. N. J.

ROSES and CANNAS.

fO.OO ijer 100. Pros. Carnot,
Souv. de Wootton, 4-inch,

Am. Beauties, 3-inch,

3-inch, *6.00 per 100.

$7.00 per 100.
Paul Bruant, deep red; Chas. Henderson; A.

Ferrier, bronze; P. Vau^han; started plants.

$6.00 per 100.
ROBERT F. TESSON. West Forest Parle, St. Louis.

igoo.

J HE American plorist.

1391

E»*iICK IwIST.

\^HiiMWiimNMUIMiiHiiimmHMHiHii4mi{iMiiiiii^

ROSES.

li>'autics, loni; per doz , 13.00—

incdluiu " 1.60-13.00

short " l.UO—

Brides and Miiids per IpO, 4.0O— 5.00

Meteor " 4.C0— 5.U0

I'erles " 4 00—

Roses, seconds " 3.00—

CARNATIONS.

Standard sons, seleet per 100, Jl.'id—

Kinicy. ■■ ■■ 2. SO-

MISCELLANEOUS.

Ta'cnies perdoz.,$ .50— .75

Harrisii $8.00 per 100, " 1.25—

Callus " 1.60—

Mitinonette " .25 —

Viilley per 100, 3.00— 4.00

.Sweet Peas " .50 —

Mariiuerites " -50 —

Pansies " .50 —

Cornflower " .40—

DECORATIVE.

Asparagus per string, ,$ ,50—

Galjix, green and bron/.e, per 1000,

$1.50 per 100, .20

Ferns $2.00 per 1000, " ,25

Ferns, Maiden Hair, choice., , " .75 —

Smiliix per do/.en, 2.00—

PRICES suBJCcr ro change wiihout notice.

ALL SIOCK BILLED AT MARKEI RATES.

For a long time it has been freely
admitted that

''BRAG IS A GOOD DOG,

BIT HOLDfAST IS BETTER."

It is not our purpose to lead people to credit us with facilities
greater than we possess, but if our growers and customers are satisfied
with the treatment they have received at our hands during the past,
we can assure them of equally efficient service in the future. We
can care for a few new buyers.

E. C. AMLING,

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWERS.

32-34-36 Randolph Street,

CHICAGO.

WWWWWWWMWWWMSMMMMMMMMMMWWMW«WMMRWWWWM«MWWMWWMWMWMMWWftWMWWMftM«^

GRAFTED ROSES,

S13>E>r>S.

Auifrican Beauty, Kuiserin, Golden
Grtt.-, $10 per 100.

OWN ROOTS,

FROM

GRAFTEO

STOCK.

G'llden (iate. Kaiserin, Meteor,
strong stock ready for SYi-in. pots,
$4 perUO, $35 per 1000.

S. J. REITER, Westerly, R. I.

CHINESE PRIMROSE.

Finest large flowering fringed, single and double, thirteen varieties, mixed, 500 see:ls, $1.00; H pkt., 50c.

PRIMULA OBCONICA CRAND. HVBRIDA.
The very linesi of the iraprovd Hybrid Obconicas, birge flowering and choice colors, truly grand.

1000 seeds, 50c.

CINERARIA CRAND. NANA.

The finest large-flowering dwarf varieties, ver.\' showy, in ehoicesi mixture; lOOO seeds, 50c.

PANSV, FINEST CIANTS.

The finest large-flowering varieties to be had, best colors and strong growing, mixed; 3500 seeds, $1.00.

A packet of the grand new Forget-me-not "Triumph" added to every order.

THE H(»ME OF
PKIMKOkES.

JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.

IN BEST
..VARIETIES

SPECIALTIES

K08E8, from ^Inota pots.

CARNATIONS, (OT All deUrerr.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

Pnoeilow. Bend for Uat. VIOLETS.

WOOO BROTHERS. FISHKIU.. N. Y,

10,000 EXCELLENT stocky 4-in. Latanias

ready for shifting, $20 per J 00; $190 per 1000.

WALTER RETZER & CO. ai,I"=Tt^TuV^s.

2045-59 Clarendon Avenue, CHICAGO.

IVORY 'MUMS

fINE
STOCK.

ADEPA I IITCCPCMQ '^-'"- l'°'^ '■' plants), very bushy, H in
HllLbH LU I LOULllO S-in. pots (;i plants), very bushy, 26 to 30 in

.(fiJl.OO; *ie.00 per do/..
fe*C.OO; $24.00 per doz.

2^-inch pots,
$2.00 per lOO, Jt7.50 per 1000.

HENRY EICHHOLZ,

Waynesboro, Pa.

CARNATIONS.

strong and wetl-rooted cuttings ready now of the

following varieties; Per 100. Per 1000.

Eldorado tl.26 lio 00

Scott 1.26 10 00

McCowan 1.26 10.00

Portia 1.25 10.00

Ivory and Silver Spray 1.00 ».U0

Also fine Lady H. Campoell. root«d

runners 76

JOS. RENARD, Unionville, Chester Co., Pa.

QARDENINQ

This Is the paper to recommend to your
oustomers, tne leading horticultural

Journal in America for amateurs

t2t00 Per Year. Sample Copies Free*

Liberal temiB to florlBts who take BUbsorlptlons.

THE 6ARDEHIN6 CO. !i!f»!on_Bidfl. CHICA60.

GERANIUMS, mixed, 2-inch Per 100,12.50

HDMOLUS var, (Jap. Hop), 2-in.... " 2 00

COBiEA scandens, 2-in ■• 2.00

SWEET ALYSSUM Little Gem, 2-in. " 2.00

SELAGINELLA Dent,, strong, 2-in. " 1.60
E. I. RAWLINCS, QUAKERTOWN, PA.
Pifase mention the A met ica n Ftortst when ivt iting.

VCMTI A DCI MnDCAMA 4-in. pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 15 to 18 in % 6. OO per doz.; .$ iiO.OO per 100

^L^IIH DCLmUnLMnM 6-in. pots, 6 ■■ 20to34in IS.OOperdoz.; 160.00 per 100

IfCUTIA CflDCTCDI AN A ■*-'■>■ pots, 4 too " 15tol8in 4.b0perdoz.; 35.00 per 100

IVLn I IH rUnOl LnlHIlH 5-in. pots, 5 " I8to24iii O.OOperdoz.; 75 00 per 100

6-in. pots, 6 '• 28 to 30 in 15.00 per doz.; II .25 each.

Measuren,en.sfron.lopolpo.. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WyilCOte, Pa,

BRIDESMAID ROSE PLANTS! L;?i;.f;,f i5.S3"^

STEPHEN IVIORTENSEN.(NearPhiia)SOUTHAIVIPTON. PENNA.

% )KKP^jKl^t^iKKil^iKKKKl^RJ^jrJ!^^i^^^l^ u

IN WANT OF FINK

Marie Louise Violet Steele

Can Apply or Write for Particulars.

Mrs. M. J. Moore, !3;ft''J?"co'.. n. y.

1 Orders Now Booked |

3 For Fall Delivery uf S

1 CARNATION PLANTS. |

1 Chicago Carnation Co., ft"^- |

Please mentton the American Florist zvhen wtiling.

Z'^L^ Rose Plants

$2.50 PER HUNDRED.

Out of 2%-\n. Pots. Fine Stock.

COLE BROS., J^ Peoria, III.

Please nwrtinn the American Flomt it'hen luriting.

r ANvlCv JENNINGS STRAIN

FINE, STOCKY PLANTS from cold frames,

in bud and bloom, $1.50 per hundred; 113.00

per thousand.
SMALL PLANTS by mail 60 cts. per hundred.

Cash with order.
E. B. JENNINGS, Lock Box 254. Southport, Conn.

GBOWIB OF THB FINK8T PAN8II8.
Please mention the American Florist when luritins^

1392

The American Florist.

June p,

Our PasTiMES

Announoementa 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. Kitt, 1726 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.;
or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St.,
Chicago, 111.

Gtinners, Attention!

All gun clubs intending to compete in
the shooting contest at Nevr York city
next August are requested to communi-
cate at once with Wm. J. Elliott, secre-
tary of the committee on sports, of the
New York Florists' Club, 54 and 56 Dey
street, New York city.

At Philadelphia.

There appears to be nothing lacking in
the bowUng enthusiasm, there being
practice games wheneverthe opportunity
offers. There are a number of associate
members who are constant bowlers, and
the visitor to the alleys rarely wants for
a partner or opponent should he care
to play. The following is a list of the
averages for May, including all bowlers
who have rolled ter games or over:

Player Games Av

Baker 58 131

Scott 10 130

Watson 42 128

Smith 12 125

ASSOCIATES.

Hamil'on... 44 171

.Johnson.... 53 167

Allen 36 161

Moore 20 161

K.

Player Games Av

Moss 55 158

Harris 83 153

Brown 31 153

Anderson ... 26 153

Walker 31 152

Connor 19 149

Wt'stcott. ... 16 140

Gibson 20 138

Kift 49 131

■With Philadelphia Gunners.

The gunners have their weekly meet,
rain or shine, and are always ready for a
friendly brush with a rival team as well.
Last Tuesday, in connection with their
handicap event, they shot a five-man
team match with the champion De Lan-
cey school team of this city and won by
the close rnargin of four points. The
special contest for the high gun trophy
resulted in a tie between Landis and
Anderson. In the shoot-oiT, Anderson
won by breaking 24; Landis 23. Sum-
maries:

Team match, teams of five men each,
25 targets per man, unknown angles:

Florists' Gun Club— Landis 24; Ander-
son 24; Coleman, 18; Parsons, 19; Cart-
ledge, 20; total, 105.

De Lancey School — 101.

Club contest, 50 targets per man, 25
known and 25 unknown angles, handi-
caps added to the scores, all totals over
50 count as 50.

Known Unknown Hdcp To'l.

Landis 24 22 3 49

Anderson 24 22 5 51

■Coleman 18 20 6 46

Medicus 14 15 9 38

■Cartledge 20 19 8 47

Dorp... 21 17 18 56

Parsons 19 17 15 51

Sanford 15 18 33

Williams 9 9 16 34

Smith 14 20 10 44

Downs ; 21 16 37

Harris 17 16 15 48

Cooper 18 16 34

Hause 17 14 20 f.\

McKaraher 18 19 18 65

Sheeler 14 20 20 .54

Whitaker 16 16 32

Points won in the series: Anderson, 6;
Barrett, 6; Cartledge, 5; Dorp, 5; Cole-
man, 4; Parsons 3; McKaraher, 3; Wil-
liams, 3; Hallowell, 3; Sheeler, 3; Hause,
3; Landis, 2; Park 2; Harris, 2.

Second contest for the high average
trophy, 50 targets per man— Landis, 46;
Anderson, 46; Cartledge, 39; Coleman,

38; Dorp, 38; McKaraher, 37; Parsons,
36; Sheeler, 34; Smith, 34; Harris, 33;
Hause, 31; Mtdicus, 29; Williams, 18.

At New York.

At the meeting of the bowling club on
Monday it was decided that the conven-
tion tournament team be selected from
members making the highest averages on
three games rolled on each meeting night
during June and July, only those present
at not less than five meetings out of
eight to be eligible. The averages June
4 were:

Marshall 183 Burns 141

Roi-hrs 161 Traendly 135

Lang 15S McManus 127

Schenck 151 Von Asche 109

Captain Traendly.

Visitors to New York next August who
have a drop of sporting blood in their
veins will find no lack of excitement in
the great bowling tournament scheduled
to come oft at the time of the S. A. F.

CAPTAIN TRAENDLY.

convention. An unprecedented number
of teams will compete for the many valu-
able trophies that are to be offered and
the local team, under the auspices of the
New York Florists' Club, is actively pre-
paring to give the visitors a hearty wel-
come and incidentally snatch a trophy or
two just to show the proud Philadel-
phians, boasting Buffalonians and vocif-
erous Chicagoans that they must not
expect to have things all their own way.
We take pleasure in presenting herewith
the portrait of F. H. Traendly, captain
of the New Y'ork aggregation. The
scores published in these columns weekly
sufficiently indicate his bowling ability;
the portrait shows you how he looks
when sitting for his picture; but neither
scores nor picture convey any idea of his
capacity as a whirlwind coacher in the
heat of battle when enthusiasm waxes
high and coats, vests and collars are
superfluous. So look out for him and
his faithful followers next August.

W. M. Scott, entomologist for the
State of Georgia, says that the peach
leaf curl is particularly bad in the north-
ern part of that commonwealth this

Heating Vegetable Houses.

Ed. Am. Florist:— Would it be possible
to heat a vegetable house 16 or 18x40
feet for lettuce and radishes, with 1-inch
pipe on the sides if I run a 2-inch pipe
through the center? If so how many
pipes should be used? Would the house
be more serviceable running north and
south than east and west? Which would
you advise, solid beds or benches, to
obtain the best results? How would it
do to have two beds? D. O. P.

The questioner does not state whether
steam or hot water is to be used. For
steam the plan proposed would give good
results. In addition to the 2 inch steam
pipe, from seven to ten 1 inch pipes will
be needed according to the width of the
house, the section where the house is
located, its construction and exposure.
For use with hot water 1 inch pipe is
rather small, although it would answer.
As a supply pipe it will be best to use a
ai-jinch, unless two 2-inch are put in.
Fourteen or fifteen 1-inch returns should
suffice. Seven or eight 2-inch would be
far better. The houses may be run in
either direction if other conditions make
it desirable, but for a narrow, even-span
house, north and south is generally pre-
ferred. There is little choice between
benches and well-drained solid beds. The
best results will be obtained with two
beds or benches and three walks.

L. R. T.

il

1900" GRADUATES

season.

Are
UP=TO=DATE

Show their friends some of
our new Graduation Baskets,
which are also strictly up-
to-date.

You can sell them in large
numbers by just showing
them, for the quality and the
prices are irresistible.

Some lovely patterns are
just suited for outdoor roses.

Send for special price list
on these and all other season-
able florists' supplies.

Double your bank account
in June. It's easy enough if
you keep things a-humming
till Fourth of July and buy
liberally from

H. BAYERSDORFER
&C0.

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

i^OO.

The American Florist.

1393

1500 KAISERINS
1500 LA TRANCE

T

2' -inch Pots,
At Special Prices.

2000 BRIDESMAIDS, 3-ln. pots.

5000 " ZVi "

1600 " 2 "

SCO GOLDEN GATE, 2'^ •'

500 METEORS, 2'^ •'

1500 PERLES, 3 "

3000 " Z'A "

'23 Houses, 60,000 Feet of Glass.

THIS IS ALL Ai STOCK.

We believe in shirtinq; young roses often. All
stock offered in •i'/z-'mch pots has been shifted
from 2-iu. and is equal to most stock advertised as
3-in., and when we send it out is well established.

We guarantee satisfaction. Send 91 00 for sam-
ples of what you want; this way you get enough
to tell what you are buying. Money back if you
-are not pleased. Write

GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III.

Please mention the American Florist ivken writing.

ROSE PLANTS

Good,

Healthy

Stock.

BRIDESMAIDS

KAISERINS

BRIDES

PERLES

a-inch,

$4 per 100,

)$35 per 1000.

2Win.,

$3 per 100,

|$25 per 1000.

Caislrt. -^Vltti. Order.

Martin A. IMagnuson,

3309 N. Western Ave., CI1ICAG0. ILL

AMERICAN BEAUTY

Fine, Clean Stock from 2' .-in. Pots,

$5 per 100, $45 per 1000.

JOH2V •\!V A.I^'X, .,

40.1 Central Park, ROCHESTER, N. Y.

Perles = Perles

Some very choice strong 3-in and
214-in. Perles for the first comers.
Fine stock for earh' flowers

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

From 2-in. pots. $3 per 100. J25 per 1000; 500

at 1000 rate. Golden Gate. Perle, Bride

and Bridesraaid, La P'rance, Wootton. etc.

Qeranlum, strout: plants from 3-in. pots assorted,

$3 p.-r 100. Rose Qeranlum, Heliotrope and

rioonvine, $3 per lOO

( 'ASH With Ordkk.

JOSEPH HEINU, Jacksonville, III.

FANCY LEAVED GALADIUMS.

Growing plants, 2^-inch pots, at from $6.00 per
100 upward; 60 varieties. Also a few hundred
dry bulbs, slightly started, c the above at reason-
able prices Tbis is a chance to get fine bulbs
cheap. Address

F. J. ULBRICHT,

Lock Bol 113. ANNISTON, ALA.

FORCING ROSES

GILT-EDGED
STOCK,

GROWN FROM
SELECT WOODj*
AND WILL
SATISFY THE
MOST CRITICAL
BUYER.

S-inch Pots. Per 100 Per 1000

AM. BEAUTY $9.00 $80.00

PERLE 6.00 50.00

BRIDESMAID 6.00 50.00

BRIOE 6.00 50.00

METEOR 6 00 50.00

KAISERIN A. VICTORIA 6.00 50.00

LIBERTY 40.00

This stock is now in cxtra^fiiie growing condition, ready for

immediate planting. TERMS CASH WITH

ORDER or satisfactory reference.

Address .^ ^ j^

5. ALFRED BAUR, i

SUCCESSOR TO
ENRY A. NIEIMErER,

P>A..

'o'ww wa^wvJ

l^^\^^i^^^

LAST
CALL !!

8,000 METEOR ROSES

FROM 2;<-IN, POTS.

VJ^ISHING to clean out to tnake room for planting, will offer above
for $20 per thousand. Also have left

I S,000 :Bri<ies, SK=in. X^ots.

il AT $25 PER THOUSAND.

ijl This stock is A J in every respect and as good as any we have sent out,

|« which has given general satisfaction.

I J. A. BUDLONQ, randSst. CHICAGO

^ti^vwtfvwyi

ROSE PLANTS

AMERICAN BEAUTY

METEOR -----

BRIDE ------

BRIDESMAID . - - - -

PERLE ------

AMERICAN BEAUTY, lifted from benches -

Al STOCK. BEST IN MARKET.

PerlOO PerlOOO

2V-.-in. $5.00 $45.00

" 3.00

" 3.00

" 3.00

3.50

25 00
25.00
25.00
30.00
35.00

I 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAQO, ILL.

40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORGING ROSES. S^?

Fully equal to those sent out the last eight years, flrst-cla.s and perfectly health^ In every respect.
Only selected KTOwtn from flowering shoots used In propagating.
WOOTTON, LA FRANCE, AMERICAN BEAUTY, PRESIDENT CARNOT,

3-lnch pots JS CO per 100 4-Inch pots. $12 00 per 100.
METEOR. KAISERIN. SUNSET, BRIDESMAID, BON SILENE, MERMET,

PERLES. CONTIER. NIPHETOS, BELLE SIEBRECHT. MME. HOSTE, BRIOE.
3-Inch pots, $T 00 per 100. 4-Inch pots, KU) 00 per 100.

1394

The American Florist.

June p,

Indianapolis.

INTERESTING SESSION OF THE FLORISTS'
SOCIETY. — DOINGS OF THE BERTER-
MANNS. — VARIOUS ITEMS IN THE TRADE.

There was an interesting meeting at
Garfield Park on the evening of June 5,
the rain giving everybody an excuse to
stay until a very late hour. The subject
for the evening was "Rose Soil," which
was thoroughly discussed. The coal
committee reported progress. Alvin
Schreiber, of Bertermann Bros., had on
exhibition a vase of several varieties of
carnations, exceptionally fine for this
time of year; also a vase of dahlias.
Fred. Huckriede, Robert McKain.andJ.
T. Huntington were appointed a com-
mittee to arrange for the annual outing
of the society.

J. A. E. Haugh, of Stuart & Haugh, of
Anderson, was in the city this week. He
reports business flourishing. As the
firm is planning an extension of their
place and a thorough overhauling of the
heating apparatus, Mr. Haugh is looking
for pointers on the latter. They will put
in two large boilers.

Wm. Bertermann left here Monday
morning for Columbus and New York,
thence going to Europe. John Berter-
mann and son, Irvin, have gone to Put-
in-Bay and Canada for a few days.

The Bertermann Floral Company has
been dissolved, and henceforth will be
known by the old name, Bertermann
Bros.

The planting season is over and every-
one is well satisfied, bedding plants hav-
ing been sold out cleanly. H. J.

Racine, Wis. — Mrs. C. W. Pike has
given up her business for a year's trip to
Arizona and the west.

Whitman, Mass.— Alden A. Reed has
abandoned his downtown store and will
confine his business to his greenhouses
on West street.

LUUIV I on JUNE 16, 10 a. tn. to 5 p. m.

EO.SES, from 3-iach pots, nice, healthy plants,
Bride, liridesmaid, LaFrauce, Meteor, Porle,
Kaiscrin, Am. Beauty and Hermosa.
SOLANUMS, from 2!4-in. pots. HYDRANGEA.S,
from2!4-iii- pots. BEGONIAS, PALMS, PERNS,
DRAC.KN.AS, from 3-in. pots. Good stock.
A lotofbmldinKphints— FEVERFEW, COLEDS,
GERAMDMS, S. SAGE, U. PETUNIAS, VER-
BENAS, LOBELIAS, FDCHSIAS, and a lot of
miscellaneous plants.

I must sell these plants to make room to rebuild
all my houses. If you cannot attend in person
send your bid by mail to me, and will try and pur-
chase what you want, and ship you on Monday C.
O. D. subject to your examination at express office;
if not satisfactory, return at my expense. Terms
cash. Take Darby cars on Walnut St. for

M. F. LaROCHE, Agt., Collingdale, Pa.

FLORISTS' ORCHIDS

The Finest and Largest Stock

in the world.

C AHinpn ST. ALBANS. ENGUND and
o/llllILK BRUGES, BELGIUM.

Send for List of Commercial Varieties.

A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., H. Y.

POTTED VIOLET CUTTINGS.

Clear of all diseases, of the different varie-
ties. Per 1000

FARQOHAE $20.00

CAMPBELL 15.00

PRINCESS OF WALES 12.50

No California for sale now.

CREEN SPRINGS FLORAL CO.,

Louisa County, WaldroD P, 0>, Va.

CRIMSON CLOVER SEED, growers' prices.
ELERY PLANTS "^llfli^"
ABBAQB and Potted Strawberry Plants.

Circular free. Slavmakkr A Son, Dover, Del.

Chrysanthemums.

Now is the time to plant them. We offer extra
tine, vigorous plants from 2 nnd '.iLg-"n. pots.
Kverybody IIRee them. They are bo etrong and
healthy that they Burprlee all of our new cu«-
tomers: onr old customers, of course, always
know what to expect, but even they occasion-
ally tell us that our stock Is getting butter all
the time. Following 1b a partial list:

EAR.Y. Per lOO MIDSEASON Per 100

Ma jor l!onnafl'on..j;3.00

M. lleuilerson . .

Geo. S. Kalb

MiTry Monarch .
U'iilowbrook. . . .
M. de Montmort.
Mrs. .1. Whilldin

Per lOO
. I3.C0
. .f.OO
. 3.00
. 3.00
. 4.00
. 3.00
3.00

John K. Shaw 5.00

Golden Trophy.... 3 00
Glory of the Pacibc 3.00

Wm. Simpson 3.00

V. Morel 3.00

G. W. Ohilds 4.00

H. W. Longfellow 3.00

Mrs. Murdock 3.00

Mrs T. L. Park... 6.00

Black Hawk 4 CO

Mrs. C. 11. I'ierce. 3.00
Mrs. H. Robinson. 3.00
Niveus 3.00

LATE. Per 100

Mrs. J. Jones $4 00

Liberty 4.00

Merrv Xmas 4.00

Autumn Glory.... 3.00

K. Dailledouze 4.00

Golden Weddins;.. 4.00

In a Jd Itlon to the above we have a large list of new and

other leading ttandard Borts. 8end tor complete llBt.

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Hd.

LATE. Per 100

Nagoya ii.OO

,\eno fi.OO

Adula 3.00

Harry Balsley .... 3 00
Mrs. Baer 8 00

SMILAX,

$1.50 per 100, $15 per 1000.

Asparagus Plumosus,

From 3-io, Pots,

Ready July 15th,

$6 per 100, $50 per 1000.

You will makf no mistake iu seudiuia; lue your
order; this stock is of the same high quality as
that furnished last season. Samples furnished to
new customers if desired.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

New Double Begonia
Semperflorens

(Lemoinc's New Double Begonias).

BOULE OE NEIGE, double white,
NANCY, double light pink,
GLOIRE DU MONTET. double pink,
TRIOMPHE DE LORRAINE, double cerise
or cherry color, or very dark pink.

35c each; the set for $1.00, free by mail.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

Wyndmoor,
Montgomery Co. PA.

Money Order Office,

Cheitnul Hill,
Sta. H.Philadelphia.

DRACAENA INDIVISA and VINCA VARIE6ATA

Per 100

4-in. pot Dracenas (fine stocky plants) $10.00

HH " Vinca Variegata Vines 2.50

Plants " '• " from flats.. 1.50

Rooted cuttings of Coleus, Crimson Verschaffeltii,
Golden Queen and Mixed, 75c per 100.

Cash With Order or C. O. U.
WM. A. CLARK & SON. 59 State St., Watertown. N. Y.

FORBES^GrandNewCALEDONIA

(A pure white variety of Begonia Uloire de Lor-
raine.l Certificated at R. H. S. London, Edinburi^h,
Mancaester, Wolverhampton, Cardiff, Notting-
ham, Stockport. Liverpool, York, Dundee and
Aberdeen. For all particulars regardiut; this sur-
passingly Grand, Sterling Novelty apply to

JOHN FORBES. Nurseryman. HAWICK. Scotland.

Started Clumps of Dahlias.

New varieties, $2.50 per 100. Cash with order.

W H. JONES, Geneva, 0.

I Princess ol Wales Violets.
I strong plants, bit; tops and
' matted roots, $1.50 per 100-
I *10 per 1000, cash. 500 at
Dwight M. Wells, Benton Harbor. Mich.

Hear Ye

Chrysanthemums.

FOR ALL
.PURPOSES.

NOVELTIES

And STANDARD

VARIETIES.

Send Us a List of Yoiir Wants for
LOWEST CASH PRICES.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

VERBENAS

60 Choice Varieties,

in bud and bloom, 2}4-\nch pots, g2.50 per

100; J20 per 1000. 3-inch pots,

$3.50 per 100.

GERANIUMS

30 Finest Bedding Varieties,

in bud and bloom, 3>^-inch pots, |6.00
per 100.

J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

...FARLEYENSE

Nice. Strong Stuff, Ready
for a Shift, .

$10 per 100.

J. A. PETERSON,

Jt Florist Ji
405 RACE STSEET. ■ CINCINNATI, OHIO.

Dracaena indlvisa $10.00, 115.00 and $30.00 per lOti

Smilax, transplanted, strong 50 "

Coleus. rooted cuttings 75 "

Geraniums. S. A. Nutt, etc 2.50 "

Asters, trans. Queen of Market 50 "

Heliotrope, 3-in. Jersey Beauty 4.00 "

Asparagus plumosus seedlings 3.00 '*

" Sprengerii. 3-in 6.00 •'

Ageratum, Cope's pet, 2i4-in 2.50 "

" Princess Pauline, 2>4-in.. 3.00 "

Geraniums in assortment, 4-in.. .$5 to 6.00 '■

CiSHPLBABE. Carl Hagenburger, '^•ohio*."'"

TrT/\X X*nriGS From pots, AI stock, free
w X\^*J** A W from disease; Lady Camp-

bi'll, M. Louise and Farquhar, 12.50 per 100, $20

per 1000.
GERAMOMS, plenty of S. A. Nutt and Bruanti

at $6.00 per lOO; also a few mixed at same rate;

3-in. at $3.60 per 100. Mme. Saleroi, 3-in., $3.50.
ALTEIJNANTHEEA, from Hats, $J per 100.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

P/t-aie menlion the American Florist when writing.

"™.^L Coleus

Golden Bedder and Verschatleltii.

$1 60 per 100. $I4.10 o<-r 1000.
MIXED CniEUS. $1..% per 100, $i;i.00 per 1000.
MIXED FUCHSIAS. $1.50 per 100.

R. I. HART, Hackettstown, N. J.

Please mevtion the American Florist when writing

'^L CARNATIONS

Order.s booked now for fall delivery.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mtch.

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1396

The American Florist.

June g.

Port Chester, N. Y.

The May meeting of the Westchester
County Gardeners' Association was held
May 26, with President Shore in the
chair. The attraction of the evening
was the exhibition of flowering shrubs
by Messrs. Williamson, Anderson and
Fraser. Conspicuous in Mr. William-
son's exhibit was Leucothoe Catesbasi
and Cytisus laburnum. Mr. Anderson
had a fine lot of Majjnolia Watsoni, one
of the prettiest of the magnolias. Mr.
Fraser brought a large collection, per-
haps the most striking feature of which
were the panicles of the manna ash,
Fraxinus ornus, a tree seldom seen in col-
lections but worthy of more attention
among ornamentals. An interesting dis-
cussion on the pruning of shrubs took
place, participated in by Messrs. Duncan,
Williamson, Freund, Shore and others.
The committee on the annual excursion
reported on the arrangements being
made pnd the members present favored
Philadelphia as the point of interest to
be visited this year.

Lowell, Mass.

Decoration day brought a busy sea-
son but everything went off smoothly.
Flowers were in great demand, stock
good, plenty of it, and it brouaht good
prices. Patten & Roberts' business this
year went far ahead of last season, for
besides the usual rush, there was lots of
funeral work, and every one was kept on
the jump for threedaysand nights. This
enterprising firm has just put out one of
the finest delivery wagons ever seen in
Lowell. It is all black, with gold trim-
mings.

McManmon has had all hecould attend
to, selling plenty of bedding plants.
Whittet & Co. report good trade.

WHILE THEY LAST.

40,000 GERANIUMS. Ten strictly first-class

beddcrs: S. .\. Niitf, liruanti, Beaute Poitevine,

Frances PtTkins, La Favorite, White Swan,

Mrs J. M- Garr. Athlete, Am. Wonder, Mme.

.lauiin, strona, 2.y,-\nah, *;.".5 per lOQ: $35 00 per

1000. Rose Geraniums, avi-inch. same price.

2-inch. 2o. Mme Salleroi. strons;. 2-inch, $1.50

per 100. Orjers flUed'day received.
2«,ooo 3i/j-inch ROSES— Brides, Meteors. Maids
■perles and Woottons, $3.00 per 100, $30 per 1000.

Kaisenn and Golden Gate, $4.00 per 100. This

stock is strictly first-class.
Double Fringed PETUMAS and 20th Century

VERBENAS, stron;;. 2-incn. 2i-.
VINCAS, strons, 2i.S-inch. 3c.; 2-inch. 2>/4c.
MARQUBRITES— New Giant White.a grand sort,

and New Golden, strong 2-in., 12.00 per 100.
COLEUS— Strong 2-iuch, choicest varieties, $200

per 100.
SMILAX— Strong 2-inch, $1.00 per 100. Strong

SH,-diiugs. 5Uc. per 100.
AQERAIUM, Princess Pauline— Strong, 2'/S-in..

•.YiCl 2-in.. Se.
QIANT COMET ASTERS ftrue)— Strong 2-in .

$1.S0 rer 100. Lavendti-, pinl; and white, and

Iiure white.

LASH WITU iiKDKB.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO.. Springfield. III.

A NEW AD

Per 100
10,000 Coleus, named, our seleclion.. 2k in.. $1.60

5.000 Geraniums, mixed 2!^ " .. 2.00

2 000 Grass Pinks 3 ".. 3 00

2,000 Verbenas, named 2K " .- 1.00

1,000 True Maidenhair Fern 2V4 " .. 4.00

3000 Iresines. two colors 'i\i " .. 1.50

1,000 Red Vernon 2^ " .. 1.50

600 Red Vernon 3 ".. 2.50

500 Lygodium Scanden<, climbing

lern 2H " • 4 00

The Morris Floral Co.,

I rinley Rotary Lawn Rake.

Something New.

"Papa: Wk Can Rake Yoi e Lawn.'

THIS IS A CUT
SHOWING THE

FINLEY

LAWN

RAKE

IN OPERATION

The mower and reaper
Bucceeoed tbescuhe; the
thresher eucceedpd the
Hall— but nt-ver until now
has a mbchtne been In
vented to take the nlace
of the antiijimted hand
rake Thw machine I) -a
arrived. This Is It. YUD
NBKD IT.

5 A THOROUGHLY durable and reliable machine, to follow the lawn mower. It take.s up all

^ **• the i^rass, either lon^ or short: twi^s, leaves and small loose litter of any kind, stones in-

^ eluded, that a HAND rake wruld not touch. A man can raKe three times as fast as with a hand

5 rake. t^^A CHILI) can run it.

5 Just the thing to fleht crab j^rass. Send for Particulars.

5 It will save its cost in 60 days on any good. lawn.

I ^FINLEY LAWN RAKE CO.,

I JOLIET. ILLINOIS.

THE MOWER

THAT will KILl AIL IHt WIfDS IN YOUR L^WNS.

' If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to
seed, and cut your grass without breaking the
sm»ll feeders of roots, the grass will become thick
and wei'ds will disappear. The Clipper will do it.
^^°8end for circulars and prices.

CUPPER LAWN MOWER GO.

Norristown,
Pa.

CABBAGE. CABBAGE.

H. Succession. Farly and Late, Flat Hutch.
Drumhead Savoy and other varieties, field
grown plants. 15c per ICO. $1.00 per lOCO. J8.50
per 10.1 00.

CEIL, b; lev

White Plume. Golden Self Blanchiu'.;, Giant
Pascal. New Ro.se and other varieties; 10 acres
will soon be ready; 15c per 100, fl.OO per 1000,
$8.50 per 10,000. (Largeenough now for trans-
plantini,' at 7ie per 1000).

TOlVTiVTO

Stoni*, Paraeon, Roval Red nnd other varif-
ties. Held grown, 15c per 100. $1 OU per lOCO.
$8 SO per lO.OUO.
Any of the above plants by mail, add lOc per 100.
Ca^h With Okdek.

R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md.

A few hundred
fine young

In ^, 3 and 4-in. pots. Also strong younc Smilax
Plants. ROSES— Slides. Maids, Meteors. Perles.

Prices on application. Address

VERY CHEAP

J. N. KIDD, Florist, St. Joseph, Mo.

SMI LA A. PerlOO

Fine plants, 2-in. pots 1000, $8.00; 1.00

ACDAP&niC * Sprengerii. 2-inch pot ,').00

MSrAriftUUS-, piumosus Nanus J.OO

Primroses. July 1, Chinese, Forbesi. Obconica,

Grandifiora and Rosea 2.00

Pansy seed, large- flowering $4.00 per oz.

CASH PLEASE

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM

DEIiAWASE. O.

Please mention the American Florist luhe" wtitxng

VEGETABLE PLANTS.

Fine, Large Plants, Ready to Plant Out.

Per 1000 Per 5000
CABBAGE, best leading varieties ....|1 OO $4.00

TOVI iTi". 5 leading varieties 1.00 4.00

BRUSSELS Sprouts 1.00 4.00

LETTUCE, several varieties 1,00

CAULIFLOWER H. Early Snowball. . 2.00

J. C. SCHMIDT, - Bristol, Pa.

^oillax BtiinRinK made easy
> , by I he use of

'^r\\\ MEYER

,!'•" GREEN SILKALINE

IV FP //Just the shade ofthe foliage.
Samples and prices free.

JOHN C. MEYER <C CO.,

80-84 Kingston St. BOSTON, MASS

For sale by leadlnsr Florlsta

■^'^ATENT Adjustable Vase Holders

No. 1— Brass, nlcbled. 4 feet lonjr. ii clasps to each rod.
Price complete (with ^reen or white tumblers) |2 25.
T*rice c 'iiipleie iwltb screen or white cornucopia vases)
$2 50 No. 2 -Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed and nickeled,
with three clasps f^rSto H-ln dois. each. fl,T5.

Klft's patent rubber capped Flower Tubes, i*-ln.
diameter, per lUO. m 50.

JOSEPH KIFT & SON, Florists,
1735 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Peiin.

Universal insecticide

For Flowers, Treei
#^ . __ % and AnlniaU.

f XlnKmJnfv^Myn Kecommendedand inute
JwHftnTtUIJfluuUl ^y ^^^ foremost florists and
i^SKf "sT TiiT— yiDurserymeD in the land.

C J^ / ^°' ®*'® ** ***® ^®®** store*.

ysf y ROSE IWFG. GO.

-^ NIAGARA FALLS. N. Y.

P/fiise me'n/ron t/ic Ama tcan Florist when '.criljng.

I goo.

The American Florist.

1397

'''"'•'^iife^^. IP

THE EVERLASTIN HINGE.

'VENTlLaTING f\PPL)8NCE.
Best and Cheapest on arth.

Ml PICTER.
MR. EDITUR:

i send u mi lates fotograf jist to let u se how i luk disgized
like a gintelman. I borrered the stove pipe frum the mayer uv our viiage, an i am so tikled with how i luk in
it that I kant be happy if i dont hav one tew keep, i find i kin git a putty gud one at our pawn shop fur
$3.00 an 65 cts, an if i kin sel a lot uv mi KOIE SAVIN BILERS an Nl DEPARTURE VENTILATIN KONTRAPSHINS
an EVERLASTIN HINGES im a goin to bi it tew ware to the Posey Kounty fare nex fal with semanthe jane an
the kids.

Mi name wil then be, Hon. J. D. Carmody Esqr frum Evansville Ind whitch is klose tu Posey kounty.

Gardeners' Chronicle.

A Weekly Illustrated Journal.

BSTABLISHID 1841.

The "GABDENSIBS' CHRONICLB" bu been roB
OTIB FuTT Tears thb Lsaxiing joitrnal of IM
olasB. It has achieved this position because, while
specially devoting Itself to supplylnK the dally reoalre-
ments of Kardeners of all classes, much of the Infor-
matlon furnished Is of suob general and permanent
Talne, tbat the 'QARDBNBB8' CHBONICUI" li
looked up to as the standard AtTTHORiTT on the
■Qbjeots of wbloh It treats.

Snbaonptlon to the United States, M.20 per rear.
Banilttuices to be made payable to B. Q. COVB.

0»FIOI:—

41 Wellington St., Coven Garden, London, England.

The most widely circulated German gardening
journal, treating of all departments of horticulture
and floriculture. Numerous eminent correspond*
enta in all parts of the world. An advertising
medium of the highest class.

Moller's Deutsche Qartner Zeitung li published
weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription $3.00
per annum, including postage. Sample copieiifree.

udwidT/ToHer-Trfiirh

FRUIT AND FLOWER PLATES

Seed Packets and Supplies of all kinds for

NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN

SEN"I3 Iff-OE. FitlCE XjIST.
Stock Cuts, 10c. per aquare Inch. Enffrartng by all
prooeases. PrtntinK and Lithographing. Illustrated
Catalogues a specialty.

VREDENBUR6 & CO., Rochester, N. Y.

We like to have you tell our advertisers
that you read our paper.

Write, telegraph or telephone. ^

Cll AV I EAUCC Bmitant Bronze. II SOper 100(1:
OALAA LlAT Co Brilliant Green. {1 50 per lOOO.

LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS ''™'if?eli:i''.^fi m

FANCY FERN. DAGGER FERN. ETC. AtMar.etPnces

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 W. 28th St., New York City.

Telephone. 20t»5 MadlsoD Square.

LIQUID PLANT FOOD

For Greenhouse Cultivating.

EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY,
Chicago Otlice; 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston.

H. K. Snider, Suite 4,'3, 2CU i lurk St.

Please mentioti the Antencait Florist when ^^vrittng.

ALL Nurierymen, Seedimen and Florliti wiib-
ing to do builoeii with Europe ihould leud
for the .

it

Horticultural Advertiser"

Thii li 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.

AtULresa EDITORS OF THE *' H. A."
ChllwAll NurnAriAR. - Natta. Enffland.

.If your..

Business Methods

are right you can make a profit
on an advertisement here.

"NICOMITE"

(PATENT)

Vapor Insecticide

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. Acertain killerof

ALL GREENHOUSE BUGS.

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN.
The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co.,

LOUISVILLE, KY.

Pu-a^c moll.

rltlHg.

I™ Regan Printing House

NURSERY

SEED

nORISTS

CATALOGUES

87-9J Plymouth Place,

.*>^ chic:agoj».j» j»

Please mention the A met ican Florist when -.uriting

800 COIiEUS per 'cent Golden
Bedder ;itid N'erscliatri'ltii. 21/^-inch, fin*', clean
stock, *2.00 per 100; $14.00 for the lot. A Ijar^'uiu.

Cash. JOHN BEIMFORD, Wilton Junction, la.

1898

The American Florist.

June p.

San Francisco.

BATCH OF HAPPENINGS JUST INSIDE THB
GOLDEN GATE.— SOME BUILDING INSIGHT.

Angelo Vauttone, withPelicano & Co.,
has been laid up for two weeks with a
severe fracture of his leg, the result of a
tall. The doctor says it will be a month
or six weeks before he can work again.

Charles C. Cohen is soon to take unto
himself a wife. His bride to be is a very
pretty and accomplished young lady and
his many friends are offering their warm-
est congratulations.

Domoto Brothers are building a range
of four large greenhouses which will be
principally devoted to growing the varie-
ties of carnations originated by John H.
Sievers.

E. W. McLellan is to put up a consider-
able addition to his range of glass this
season, with the intention of devoting it
to Bridesmaid and Liberty roses.

J. H. Sievers & Company are cutting
some very fine carnation blooms, which,
in the retail stores, easily bring from $1
to $1 50 per dozen.

Charles Hasalbacker is bringing in
some very fine Kaiserin roses, in fact the
best that have been in the market this
season.

Miss Cohen, formerly on Sutter street,
has opened a new store on Polk street.

Frisco.

Hempstead, N. Y. — George Keanuth
has rented the greenhouse property of
Arnold Nelius near Long Island Railroad
Station in New Hyde Park.

MiLFOBD, Del — Alexander Pullen, who
is well known in the holly trade and also
to the nurserymen of the country, is
spoken of as a candidate for guberna-
torial honors in Marvland.

Die Bindekunst

Einzige Special Zcitschrift der

Welt fur BLUMENBINDEREI.

Probenommern umsonst.
Abonnement JO M. jahrlich.

J. OLBERTZ, Bindekunst Verlag,

ERFURT, DEUTSCHLAND.

IM[. ]RIOE> & CO.,

Importers and Manufacturers of plrfcf jgfg^ SUOOHCS

918 FILBERT STREET. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Please Mention American Florist.

ESTABUSHED
1666

EMIL5TEFFENS>

5UCC.™ N.STEFFEMS.
"•DSTEFFEMSBROS.

^^NQFACTOWEft

^^^^^^sTmSv

^ ^ SIQMUND GELLER ^ ^

Metal Goods, Moss-
Wreaths, Cape Flowers,

Immortells, Chenille,
Tinfoil, Doves, Baskets,

Sheaves, Vases,

Jardinieres, Ferndishes,

Novelties, etc.

Importer, Jobber and Manufacturer of

fLORISTS' SIPPLIES,

Italian Bleached Wheat, Rush and Braids for Basket Manufacture.

108 W. 28TH ST., near 6th Ave, NEW YORK.

Boston Florist Letter Go.

MANTJFACTURKKS OP

FLORISTS' LETTERS.

This wooden box nicely stained and vfti>
nlshed* 18x30x12 made In two sections, one
for each size letter, given away with first
order of 500 letters.

Block Letters. 1 1^ or 2-lnch elze. per 100, $2.00.
Script Letters, $4. Fastener with each letter or word.
Used by leadlnR florlBts everywhere and for Bale by
all wholesale flonats and supply dealere.

N« F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager,
84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MA&iS.

A. HERRMANN.

Cape Flowers, *!■•■ colors;
Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs,
AND All Florists' Supplies.

Send for Prices.
404-4I2 East 34th St.. NEW YORK.

John Conley & Son,

]>Ianufacturers of
2 AND 4- DOMINICK STREET.

Invalid Appliance Co.,
COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS

' Thi tlB4 Ihal «tH lilt apart."
11 ^oar MCtliDian d^xso'l handU tb(m,

\ Holds Class
Firmly

3 See the Point

'ni: Polntt are
j the beet. No rights or

i fevt Glazlnir

J lefts. Box of luuO points

! 7& cents, postpaid.
4 liENRT A. DREER.

i 714 ChettDQt St., PhllB.,Pft.

'M

I

The most convenient way
of applying an insecticide
ever yet devised. No pans
required — No heating of
irons-No trouble-Cannof
injure the most sensitive
blooms-Very effective
Price 604 per box of 12
roll s . All dealers sell it '

5liabcura Dip Co

St. Louis ,; — Chicago.

Plfiiie mruiian the Anifiican Florist when wnltng.

Standard.^ .^

FLOWER

Pots

If your c:reenhou8e8 are within 500 miles of
the Capitol, write us ; we can save you money.

W. H. ERNEST,

28th ind M SIrseti N. E. WASHINGTON. D C.

Please mention the American Florist when writing

HEADQUARTERS ^°"

COCOA FIBRE. SPHAGNUM and

SHEEP MANURE. GREEN MOSS.

BONE all grades, RUSTIC WORK, all kinds.

IMPORTED SOOT, CLAY'S FERTILIZER.

DUNNE & CO., ig^sl' New York.

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES.

LVANS* IMPROVED
APPJUtATifS \

WRITE. fOR ILLUSrRATtD t-AlALOCUE

QUMf/t c/rrmcHMfwom.

rgoo.

The American Florist.

1399

KROESCHELL BROS. CO.

Greenhouse Boiler,

29 to 59 Erie St., CHICAGO.

^^^i^C.'^^L^^c/. ^^^-UA ^•^(yLx.^CJLy ^^^^f^

a^cc CUt^^!Cc<Jf

Boilers iiiaile of tlie brat oT material, ehell, flrebox
t sheets and beads of steel, water space all around
[ (front, sides and back). Write for Information.

PUaie mention the American Florist when witting.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed in small crates, easy to handle.

^da>^^^

Price per crate
1500 2-ln. pot. In orate, t4.S8
1600 2M" " 6.26

Price per crate
120 7-ln. pots In crate, (4 20

HO 8 " " S.DO

1500 23 " " e.Ofl 48 a " fbO

1000 3 " " 6 OO 48 10 " " 4.80

800 3i< " •' 6.80 24 11 " " 3.60

6004 " " 4.60 24 12 " " 4.f

320 6 " " 4.61 1214 " " 4.i

144 S " " 3.16 6 IB " " 4.60

Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list
of Cylinders for Cnt Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. 10 per cent for cash with order. Address

HILFINQER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

Anau8T BOLKIB h, sons. New York Agents

62 DIT 8TRKST. NBW TOBK CITT

Please mention the Ameiican Florist -when zvtiting.

KELLER BROS.,

^_ 213-15-17-19-21-23 Pearl St.,

NORRISTOWN. PA.

Manufacturers of Standard Flower Pots, red in
color, equal to the best on the market; are 16
miles from Philadelphia, best of railroad connec-
tions. We give special attention ta mail orders and
make special sizes to order in quantities. A
postal will brine prices and discounts.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANUTACTUBBBS OF

Flower Pots.

Before baying write for pricsi

361-363 Herndon Street
near Wrightwood Ave.,

CHICACC. \\.\.,

Standard Flower Pots

IX-inch, per 1000, $2.40

2 -inch, " 2.75
2i/2-inch, " 3.35

3 -inch, " 4.70

3!/2-inch, per 1000, $4.95

4 -inch, " 6.30

5 -inch, " 10.80

6 -inch, " 16.50

PACKAGES EXTBA.

G. HENNEGKE CO.,

MILWACKEB,
WIS.

FLOWER POTS

ALL KINDS.

STANDARD POTS ""^

List and SAMPLBS PRBB.

SWAHN'S POTTERY MF'G CO..

P. O. Uox 78, Minneapolis, Minn.

THE KINNEY PUMP.

For applying Uqnld manare It has no equal. Sent pre-
paid for Ciiw. Without spraying valre, 12.00.

The Hne CuoeotltD Ct., KlDgatu, R, I.

r^^^^^^^.=/^fi/f:f^x^^^y<^s/^=/:=r^r^rsr=iff>'^f> ^ji^sS'SS^^^.' ^

BRANCH
WAREHOVSl

Jersey (rrr.N J.
" 1onc1slaKp(iiy,H.Y.

Iactory.

713-719

Wharton
St.-

JPa-

Please trtf^rJum the A me) ican Flori\t when ^vrtting.

THOSE RED POTS

"STANDARDS"

FULL 8IZB AND WTDB BOTTOMS.
BULB PANS AND AZALHA POTS.

DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y,

HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH.,

Rep. 400 HOWARD ST.

Please mention the A mei ican Flot ist when writing.

CYCLONE SPRAY

THB GEEAT INBIOT EXTKBMI-

NATOK. SprayBasflneasmlst. JiiBt
the thing for Roses, Palm", Pota-
toes, Tobacco, Small Trulw, Hen-

XTed1='Sppe^"l.«.- "^wAII-U Or^er. Weigh,
bosed, about 5 pounds. Buyer pays express.
STEVENS & CO., 107Ctiaiiibt:r8St.,N.V.City.

in car
lots.

MANURE

Pulverized, $8 00 per ton.
Natural, $4.00 per ton.

IN SACKS OR BARRELS BY THE TON

Pulverized, $12.00. Natural, $8.00, f. o. b.

E. C. NEWBURY, Mitchell, So. Dak.

Please mention the American Florist when writinfr.

IMPROVED GLAZING

J. M. Oasser's

PATENT ZINC JOINTS

Butting Glass Without Laps

Malies it air and water tight. Saves fuel.

No brealiage from frost or medium sized hail.

Manutacturtd by J, ad. O^^SSE^ECt

Wholeiale and Retail Florist,
101 Enclid Ave., - CLEVELAND. O.

IRON

RESERVOIR

VASES

IRON LAWN
SETTEES.

For Lawns and
Cemeteries.

Mcdonald bros., '°«civv»,',;H,o.

Send fob Our 1900 Catalogue

1400

The American Florist.

June g,

Index to Advertisen.

AdrerUsIng Batea....l3S2

AUan J K 1387

Amertosn EU>ae Ck) — II

AmllnK E C 1391

Andorra NurBeriea....l3SI0

Bailer F A 1390

Bs6>ett& Washburn. .13S6

Baur 8 Alfred IfflS

Bayeradorfer H 4 Co. 13'.)3

Belmford John :397

Bonthey & Co i:«5

Berger II H & Co.... 1388

Bernard A II

Bemlng U G 138C

Blndekanat Die IMS

Blano A & Co 1388

Bobblu i, Atklna....l38n

Boemer Fred i:i89

Boaton Letter Co .1398

BndlongJ A 1385 1393

Bonyard n A 1391

Bnrpee W AUee * Co II

Cannody J D 1397

Chicago Carnation C01391
Chicago nouae Wreck-
ing Co Ill

Cincinnati Cut Flo Col38i;
Clark Wm A * 8on.:394
Clipper Lawn Mower

Co 139li

WucaaiBoddlngton Co II

Cohen J M 1386

Cole Bros 1391

Conard & Jones Co... 1388
Conley John & Son. . .1398

Cottage Gardena I

Cottage Nuraery 1388

CoiSeedCo... 1}

Crabb & Hunter 1394

CratgKobt&SoD. .. 1
Ctmnlngham Joa H. .139t.

Dann H A Son 1390

Deamnd J B. 1385

Detroit Klo'r Pot W'kami
Dickinson Co Albert. II
Dlewcb A & Co.. .^ . . . I\

DlUon J L 1393 13W

Domer Fred&Sons Co 138'J

DreerHA 1398

Donoe A Co 1398

Ka?wni CheinicaVco'l397

Blobholz Henry 1391

Ernest WU...... 131«

Ferguson John B io»o

Flnley Lawn Bake Co 139b

Forbes John 139J

Ford Bros ..... 1^

Foster Lucius n ■••■•1388
Gardeners Chronlcle^l397
Gardening Co The. . . .1391

Garland Geo M IV

<}aBser .1 M..... 131«

Qeller SIgmund 1398

Germain Fruit Co.... II
Ghormley * Perklna. .138.

Gibbons H W jif

Glblln & Co yl^

Gorton &. LIdgerwood 1<00
Green Springs Flo Co 1d94
Gullett 4 sons W H. .1393

Gunther Wm H. 1387

Gumey Heater Co.... MOO
Hagenbnrger Carl... .1394

Hall Assn. .._... If

Hancock Geo & 8on..l3»»

Hart B I •• Igf

Heacock Joseph 1391

Helnl John G 1390

HelnlJoa l;J93

Uelas J B 1389

Hennecke C Co 13»9

HerendeenMfgCo^.. IV

Herr AlbertM 1394

Herrmann A 13»^

Hews A H & Co 1399

Hllflnger Bros 1399

nillB G & Co 1

Hlppard B IV

Hltcnlng8iC0....1395 1V

Holton & Hunkel Co 1384

Hooker HM Co lU

lIoranBdw C 1387

Hort Adv 1397

Hoae Connection Co. 139'.!

Hunt K U 1386

Invalid Appliance Col398
Jackaon & Perklna Co 1390

Jackson B B 13.S'.i

Jacobs 8 & sons IV

Jahn UA 13811

Jennings B B 1391

Jennings Broa I4U0

.lohnaon A Stokes... 1388

.lones WH W91

tCastlng W F i:«S

Keller Bros 1399

Keller Geo i Son ,1399

Kellogg Geo M 1388

Kelaey Frederick W..)39a
Kennloott Bros ijo — 1389

Kldd J N 1396

lilft Joa & Son I39S

Kroeaoheli Broa Co. . 1399

KnehnC A 1386

KuhlOeo A.i 1393

Lager & HurreU 1389

Lakev'w Roae Gardenl389

Lang Jullua 1387

LeBoche M F WH

Lockland Lum Co 139s

LongDB II

Lonsdale Bdwln.1388 1394
Lord & Burnham Co. IV

Lucas J & Co 1400

Lynch WB 1385

McCarthy A Co N F

1386 I

McDonald Bros 1399

MCFadden B C 1388

MoFadden W A 1381

MoKellar A Winter-
son 13S5

Mader PatU 1389

Magnuaon Martin A. 1393

May Jno N I

Meyer John C A Co. ..1396

MUlang A Co 1387

MUlang Frank 1387

Muller'a Gartner Zel

tung 1397

Monlneer J C Co Ill

Mortenaen Stephen.. 1391

Moon Samuel C 1390

Moon Wm H 1390

Moore. HentzANaah 1387

Moore Mrs M J 1391

Morris Floral Co 1396

Moss Geo M I88t;

Murphy Wm 1389

Myers A Co 140O

Newbury B C 1399

NIeasen Leo 1386

N T Cot Flower Bx..i:!87
N Y Cut Flower Co... 1387

Peacock W P 1389

Pennook Sam'l B 1386

Peterson J A 1394

Phelpa H L 1389

Plttaburg Cut Flo Co. 1385

Poehlmann Broa 1.390

Pollworth C C Co 13S1

Power B 1388

PrlnoeAGA Co i;«5

QnakerClty M'o hWk8l398

Bandall A L 1385

RawUnga B 1 1391

Baynor J 1 1387

BeedOIaea APaInt Co IV
Began Printing Hou«elst7
Betnberg Geo. . . liSo li^-a
Belnberg Peter.. 1334 13.sa

Renard Joseph 1391

Reuer Walter A Co. .1391

Renter 8 J 1391

aioeM ACo 13;i8

Rlder-BrlcasonBng ColIOO

Bodgers Alex II

Roemer Fred 1388

BolkerAASooa II

Rose Mfg Co 139t;

Rupp John F 1391

Sander A Co 1391

Sohlllo Adam IV

Schmidt J C 1390 1396

ScoUey John A HI

Sheridan WF 1387

Blebreoht & Son I

Sltnatlona A WBnt»...1383

SkabcuraDln Co 1398

Slaymaker & Son 1394

Smith H J 1385

Smith Nath A Bon. ...1394

Soltau C 1390

South Side Floral Col396

Stahl Chas B 1386

Steams Lumber Co. .. HI

Stenene Kmll 1393

Stevens A Co 1399

StoothoB n A A Co. II
Storrs & Harrison CO1390
Sutherland Geo A — 13.S*j
8wahn PotteryMIgColS'.i'.l

Tesaon Robt F 1399

ThorbumJ M& Co .1388
Tobacco Warenonsing

and Trading Co 1397

Traendly A Schenok..]3S7

Uribrlcht F J 1393

Vaughan's Seed Store

..." 1383 1390 I

Vlck'a Sons J as 1388

Vincent A Son... 1390 139ti

Vredenburg A Co 1397

Wabaah BR Ill

Walz John 1393

WataonQC II

Weathered's Bona

Thoa W Ill

Weber H A Bona 1394

Weeber & Don II

Welland A Rlacb 1385

Welch Broa 1386

Wella Dwlghl M 1391

Whllldln Pot Co 1399

WletorBroa 1393

Wlttbold The Geo Co I

Wood Brof 1391

WoodroOe A Bem-

helmer 1386

Toung Jno 1387

Toong ANngent 1387

Toung Thoa Jr 1387

Gibson City, III.— Swan Peterson has
gone to Europe for his first visit home in
fifteen years.

A GOOD AD.

A STORE PAINTED WITH

LUC/VS PAINT.

IT PRESERVES IT BEAUTIFIES

IT WILL CATCH THE EYE

CAPACITIES

FROM
325 to 2250

PT.
2-IN. PIPF.

The Best Boiler on Earth for Greenhouse Heating.

A1.80 MADE FOR STEAM.

Water Section Made in One Casting. No Lealcy Joints to WoRJ

Over. Deep Fire Pot. No Need to Sit U' All

Nlgbt to Keep Your Fire Going.

THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD.

SMSV FOB riiOBiaiB OATALOOCn AND PBIOI LIST mU CPOR
APPLICATION.

GURNEY HEATER MFG. GO.

irsw TOBK orrr bbasoh : 74 Franklin St., Cor. Arch,

tit FIHh Ave., cor. tSth SI. BOSTON, MASS.

Western SeUlng Agents, JAMES B. CLOW & SONS, 222-234 I.ake St., ChicaEo, III.

"DORIC" HOT WATER HEATIR.

SBCnONAL VLKW.

Exclusively

A GREENHOUSE HEATER f

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE WORK.

EASY TO ERECT; SIMPLE IN OPER-

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Vol. XV.

CHICAQO AND NBW YORK, JUNE i6, 1900.

No. 628.

f ffillE ZAL"S!iEIB9(g/41!i« f lL©igi!isf ! CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Copyright 1900, by American Florist Company.

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AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Annual meeting at New Yorlv, 1901. Leonard
Barron, 136 Liberty St., New Yorli, secretary.

THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Annual convention at Baltimore, February,
1901, ALBERT M. Herb, Lancaster, Pa., secretary.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

Annual meeting at New York, August, 1900.
Elmer D. Smith, Adrian, Mich, secretary.

THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER.

CONTENTS.

Chrysauthcmums— Notes 1401

— Grafting chrysanthemums UOl

Roses — Plants to be carried a second season.. 1402

The S. A. F. trade exhibition (illus) 140i

Paris (illus . ) 140-:

Th'' American Rose Society's exhibition 1404

PftD-Auiericau notes 1404

Boston J 1404

New York 1406

Philadelphia 1406

Chicago .' 1406

St. Louis 1407

American Carnation Society 1408

Soil fungus 1408

An invitation to I'hiladelphia 1408

Greenhouse building 1408

Poinsettia culture 1408

Denver I40K

Washington 1400

Obituary— Nathan Uean 1409

— F. J. Hauser 1409

— D. S. Chase 1409

New Haven. Conn 1410

The seed trade 1414

Wholesale Seed Merchants' League 1414

Amerifan Sei-d Trade Association ac Chicago,

(illus.) 1414

The nursery trade 14 16

American Association of Nurserymen (illus.) 1416

Our pastimes 1418

—At New York 1418

—At Flatbush 1418

Buffalo 1424

Cleveland 1426

CHRYSANTHEMUM NO^ES.

Between now and the middle of July,
most of the chrysanthemums for exhibi-
tion and commercial purposes will be
planted upon benches. As there are
practically no new ideas to offer as to
culture, it seems as though there was but
little that could be said upon this subject
that would be of interest. However,
there may be some beginners who arejust
taking up this line of work, to whom a
few words of advice might be acceptable.

Those desiring early flowers for com-
mercial use, or extra large blooms for the
exhibitions, should lose no time in plant-
ing. It is inconsistent to expect e.xtra
early flowers of good quality if the plants
are started late. The sooner the plants
are established after June 1, the better
the results, all other things considered.
It is very often the case that early varie-
ties are sought and even planted as late
as the last of July or sometimes the first
of August, and probably with the expec-
tation of early blooms. When we take
into consideration that buds of early
kinds are selected between August 10 and
20, it is quite evident that the plants
cannot become sufficiently established in
so short a space of time. If the desire is
for exhibition blooms the present is none
too early for planting, as it is quite
important that the plants should be in
full vigor, and on an average from two
to three and one-half feet in height by
September 1, at which date we expect
some of the early sorts to form their best
buds.

The same soil and style of benches as
employed in growing roses and carna-
tions are the most desirable for chrysan-
themums, although it will be necessary
to see that there is sufficient space
between the bench and the glass to allow
the plants ample head room. Houses
running east and west are much easier to
plant than those running in the opposite
direction, as it is unnecessary to give so
much consideration as to how tall or
short the varieties grow, inasmuch as
each variety can be planted in blocks,
and receive full benefit from the sun with-
out being overshadowed by those adja-
cent, while in houses running north and
south, if a dwarf variety is planted
between two tall ones, it is very apt to
sufler for the want of sunlight. We gen-
erally plant about eight inches apart
each way, and prefer to have the soil
fairly firm before beginning.

It was formerly considered necessary

to shade the houses at planting time, but
this we have discontinued entirely and
give them the full benefit of the sun,
believing such a course gives shorter
jointed plants of greater vigor than can
be produced by the shading process.
Young, thrifty plants from small pots
are the best; in fact, we prefer those that
have not been potted more than a week
or ten days, so that the young, active
roots are just breaking through to the
sides ot the pot. Such stock will imme-
diately start off, so that in a few weeks
it will be in good, vigorous condition.
It sometimes happens that such stock is
not at hand, and for want of means or
other reasons, it is deemed impracticable
to procure them.

Those having plants that have not
been potted for a considerable time, and
possibly have attained the height of
twelve or fourteen inches, being destitute
of leaves at the bottom, and considerably
hardened, may use them and expect very
fair results. In planting such stock
remove the lower leaves up to a point
where the plant is in fairly soft condi-
tion, or rather where the bark has not
become hardened, and plant down to
this point. This will necessitate lay-
ering them, the same as tall and weak
tomatoes are often planted in the field.
The whole stem will make root in a short
time. When first planted the bench gives
rather a peculiar appearance, with all the
plants laying tight to the ground, but
the soft tips will soon assume an upright
position and in the course of a few weeks
appear as though they had been selected
stock.

If no provision has been made for stock
of the late kinds, such as flower for
Thanksgiving and later, no time should
be lost in getting the cuttings into the
sand. If they are soft, given plenty of
water and carefully shaded, they will
make roots in about ten days. Pot as
soon as the roots are half an inch long,
and this will give fine stock for planting
next month. Cuttings of the earlier
kinds may also be put in now for single
stem pot plants and small market plants.
Elmer D. Smith.

grafting chrysanthemums.

Ed. .\m. Florist:— You will oblige by
informing me as to the modus operandi
in grafting chrysanthemums. E. B. J.

In grafting chrysanthemums select the
end of a shoot or branch with soft
growth on the stock plant, cut the top
away and make a slit about one and one-
half inches deep in the remaining portion

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of the shoot, from the top downward,
using a sharp knife. The incision should
be made so that it will receive the base
of the scion, or graft, which should be
cut in the form of a wedge. For stocks
and scions select material with stems of
about the same age and diameter. Insert-
ing the scion in the stock, tie firmly with
raffia. Remove the raffia when a union
has been eflected, a condition generally
recognized when the scion commences
growth. Cool spring weather should be
chosen for grafting such plants as chrys-
anthemums. Keep the point of contact,
i. e., where the scion joins the stock,
moist until the former is well established
and shade the plants during the same
period. Select varieties for scions which
bloom about the same time as the stock
plant. Splice grafting may also be
employed with almost as much success
as the above method. J- S. W.

ROSES.

PLANTS TO BE CAKRIED A SECOND SEASON.

To obtain the best results in running
rose plants over for a second season the
plants should be gradually hardened ofl,
starting at about July 1. While they
should not have quite as much water at
the roots as formerly, syringings overhead
should be given daily to keep down
insects and the plants should have all the

air -Dossible day and night. Gradually
withhold water at the roots till the
wood becomes quite solid, but do not let
the leaves wither when the plants reach
this condition, which, if carefully treated,
should be the case in four to five weeks.
At this stage thin out all the small wood
and shorten the strong shoots back to
good, prominent eyes, but leave enough
green leaves on each plant to keep the
roots healthy.

As soon as the pruning is completed
and all the dead leaves and other rubbish
have been cleared away, scrape as much
of the old soil off the surface of the
benches as can be removed without
injuring the roots; replace this with a
rich compost ol soil and manure in about
equal proportions and give the whole a
watering only sufficient to settle the new
compost. Go over the plants and tie the
strong shoots down so as to cause even
breaks. From this time on they should
be syringed liberally overhead twice
daily in hot weather.

As the eyes break into new growth
the water at the roots should be gradu-
ally increased until all the soil becomes
moist, but do not saturate it at any
period until the plants are well furnished
with good, healthy foliage, or they are
very apt to assume a pale, sickly color
and the foliage will flag and bum under
strong sunshine. An abundance of air at

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all times during the above operation will
greatly help the plants to make a good
start. After they are fairly under way
again the same treatment as for newly
planted stock will be required.

John N. May.

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DIAGRAM OF S. A. F. EXHIBITION HALL, GRAND CENTRAL PALACE, NEW YORK.

The S. A. F. Trade Exhibition.

The accompanying etching shows the
main floor of the Grand Central Palace,
Lexington avenue. Forty-third and
Forty-fourth streets. New York, as it i
will be arranged for the S. A. F. meet- 1
ing and exhibition, August 21 to 24.
The diagram is self-explanatory and
copies of the rules of the exhibition may
be had by addressing John P. Cleary,
superintendent, 60 Vesey street, New
York. All indications point to the
largest trade display in the history of
the organization, for the opportunity is
a rare one and applications for space are
pouring in.

Paris.

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL FLOWER SHOW AT
THE EXPOSITION. — SALLIER EXHIBITS A
WORTHY NOVELTY. — A NEW RHODODEN-
DRON.— FLORISTS' SYNDICATE SHOWS
. SOME GOOD WORK. — EMPEROR OF
AUSTRIA AN EXHIBITOR.— SHOW OVER-
RAN ITS QUARTERS.

The third flower show of the exposition
has just closed. The more we advance in
the season, the larger is the number of
exhibitors and the greater the variety of
the plants shown. Conspicuous in the
most recent show were the tuberous
begonias. The collection exhibited by
Mr. Billard, and for which he received
the first prize, was wonderful in regard
to size and color. His double variety
named Albert Crousse, of a tender, dark
pink color and immense size, was so
remarkable that it was favored with a
special prize. Mr. Gentilhomme had a
collection of ericas which attracted great
attention and won a first prize. Among
the finest varieties may be mentioned
Erica perspicua hybrida, E. Cavendishii,
E. ventricosa coccinea minor, E. ventri-
cosa tricolor, E. ventricosa magnifica,
E. depressa major and E. candidissima.
This is a class of plants which ought to
be taken more in hand by the florists.
The exhibit from Sallier was noteworthy
for a group of Eremurus robustus (see
illustration) the new plant from Turke-
stan. The plants shown by Sallier have
withstood our winters without injury.
It is a splendid plant, of which the
flower spike, measuring often three
yards, springs up from a vigorous
growth of leaves. The spike, which may
be compared to a hyacinth flower of
gigantic size, varies in color from
white to fleshy rose and even yellow,
according to the plants or to the varie-
ties. It may be grown in any good soil
which is not over wet. The seeds sprout
easily after having been soaked for a
brief time in tepid water. The seedlings
should be kept in a cool part of the green-
house or in a cold frame and set out in
their permanent location early in spring.
The only drawback to its popularity is
the length of time required to bring the
plants into flower. It appears that not
less than four to five years are necessary
to flower them, but those who are will-
ing to wait so long will be rewarded for
their patience. The eremurus leaves the
gynenums, tritomas and other such
plants far behind. Sallier also exhibited
a fine bright red salvia of very large size,
called Gloire de Stuttgart.
Nonin was, as usual, first with his

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I.— Some exhibits of ttowers. a.— A corner
Salle des Fetes, roses in foreground,
robustus in center.

SOME EXHIBITS AT THE PARIS EXPOSITION.

■,t the florists' display. 3.-A.aleas and rhododendrona exhibited by.S.'Wel^on>resden.^
5 —Various plant displays, annuals and biennials in background

7.— Vilmorin's vegetable exhibits, roses, rhododendrons, etc.,

4.~Exhibits in the
e!— Sailicr's display, Bremurus
in background.

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June i6

display of geraniums, which embraced a
great and pleasing variety of colors. The
kinds attracting the greatest attention
were Paul Crampel, Colomba, La Lor-
raine, Leconte de 1' Isle, Jean Lorraine,
Mme. Chate, Mile. FernandeViger, Mme.
Parisot, Jeanne Hardy, Lakme, Mile.
Crozy, Solferino and Behrens. Halope,
from Cherbourg, staged a new rhododen-
dron, not yet introduced, which he calls
R. Halopeanum, which attracted much
admiration and received a first prize. It
is a hybrid of R. GrifBthianum and R.
arboreum, is of a splendid white color,
suffused with pink, and of immense size.
Desire Bruneau had the most eflective
group of flowering shrubs and his collec-
tion included the best weigelias,cytisuses,
loniceras, genistas, tamarix, azaleas, etc.
The coveted award tor orchids went to
Dallemagne, who had, among other
plants, a grand lot of miltonias. Thie-
Ijaut had an extensive collection of tulips
and other flowers from bulbs, which
made a fine display. Vilmorin had a
unique collection of calceolarias, con-
spicuous among which was the richly
colored variety called Le Vesuve. The
same firm made a new departure in
exhibiting a collection of seedlings in
pots of the leading vegetables and flow-
ers, for which it was awarded a first
prize. Vilmorin also exhibited a new
tulip named Parisienne La Merveille,
which is of great size and brilliant red
color and received a first prize.

The florists' syndicate, Chambre Syndi-
cale des Fleuristesde Paris, showed many
pretty arrangements in bouquet and
floral work, a description of which
would take too much space. Orchids
served as ground work in many cases
and the dressing with asparagus leaves
and with ribbons was not less frequent.
Moser made a very simple but appropriate
arrangement for a dinner table. It con-
sisted of a number of paeonia flowers
lying on the cloth without the use of a
basket or any moss. No great device is
necessary to set up the flowers above
their own foliage and the efiect is charm-
ing.

Foreign exhibitors were few in number.
The Emperor of Austria, however, sent
in a collection of plants from his private
grounds, among which was the celebrated
Asclepiadex Pockea Capensis (?) which
is said to have been brought from the
Cape of Good Hope a hundred years ago
and which is claimed to be several
centuries old. The plant could never be
propagated either by seeds or cuttings
and has little, excejjt its age, to attract
our attention. Besides the plants men-
tioned, fine collections of irises, cannas,
clematises, pyrethrums, paconies anem-
ones, amaryllises, etc., were shown.

On account of the large number of
exhibits, the Horticultural Palace could
not shelter them all and the big collec-
tions of roses, rhododendrons, azaleas,
and bulky flowering shrubs had to be
transferred to the Salle des Fetes on the
Champs de Mars, where ample room was
provided for them. The separation was,
howtver, to be regretted, as the distance
between the two palaces, although not
great, prevented many people from
attending the show at the Champs de
Mars. Parisian.

La Crosse, Wis. — There was a very
successful rose show at the Y. M. C. A.
on June 7, under the auspices of the
newly formed Florists' Club.

SouTHBORO, Mass. — Hitchings & Co.
hpve secured the contract to erect for
J. Montgomery Sears, a range of five
plant houses and a work room.

The American Rose Society's Exhibition.

The summer exhibition of the American
Rose Society opened at the Eden Musee
on Tuesday, June 12, continuing two
days. Scarcity of entries made the out-
look rather dubious and the fact that
the private gardeners' classes were sched-
uled for the second day kept some of the
best exhibits out until that time, with the
result that the general efliect on the open-
ing day was rather disappointing. But
an examination of the exhibits in detail
revealed some very interesting things,
especially among the small flowered vari-
eties of multiflora and Wichuraiana types.
A display of new hybrids of Wichuraiana
and rugosa with everblooming sorts,
from W. Howarth, of Glenville, Ohio,
although it had suffered somewhat in the
long journey, contained somevery pretty
things, one of them, a cross between
Wichuraiana and Agrippina, being par-
ticularly admired. W. A. Manda showed
a group of his hybrids of similar charac-
ter, in fine shape, two of the best being
Improved Universal Favorite and Pink
Pearl, neither of which are yet dissem-
inated. There was also a collection of
hybrid briars from the Arnold Arboretum,
Boston, and a collection of twenty spe-
cies of wild roses came from the New
York Botanical Garden. Certificates
were given to W. A. Manda and W.
Howarth.

Siebrecht & Son were the largest exhib-
itors. They were represented in many
classes, taking the Stoeckel cup for H. P.
plants, besides eleven firsts and one sec-
ond prize in the cut flower classes. Two
firsts and four seconds went to W. Law,
of Briar Cliff Farm, and two firsts and
one second to Joseph Eastman. Benj.
Dorrance, Thos. Young, Jr., the Pratt
estate and F. W. Newbold were also
prominent contributors.

The second day saw a goodly represen-
tation of the private gardeners at the
hall, Wm. Scott, W. G. Gommersall, Geo.
D. Hale, Wm. McGowan, G. Comber,
Peter Duff, J. Dowling and other nota-
bles be'ng on hand with exhibits and a
general handshaking for their friends.
The premiums had not been awarded at
the time of writing this report but there
were indications of sharp competition in
certain classes, one, the Henderson cup,
bringing out four entries.

Besides the roses there were exhibits of
carnation No. 666 from Dailledouze
Bros., English carnations of the Mal-
maison type from F. W. Newbold and a
really fine collection of hardy herbaceous
flowers from J. Lewis Childs. Howard
Nichols had an excellent display of straw-
berries and was generous enough to
bring an abundance of samples for his
friends to test. Robert Kift was on hand
with his vase holders and their use about
the hall gave a good object lesson as to
their value in decorative work, particu-
larly at this warm season of the year,
when roses are so short-lived without
some such arrangement for supplying
them with water.

Pan-American Notes.

Although the absence of rain has been
most unfavorable for the thousands of
of trees and shrubs planted this spring,
many of them late, there are very few
failures and the appearance of the planta-
tions is most flourishing. Many more
exhibits were sent in than were expected
this spring, but in the case of hardy
roses it was either plant them now or
not at all.

The music garden is in the center of a

broad elevation, and scattered over this
area are many large beds of hybrid
perpetual, rugosa, Wichuraiana and
Crimson Rambler roses. One large bed
is filled with standard and dwari Hydran-
gea paniculata grandiflora. All of these
exhibits were sent in several weeks later
than the proper time to transplant, but
with careful planting and hard pruning
they are making a fine growth. Upwards
of 6000 roses are among the exhibits.
The principal contributors are Ellwanger
& Barry, of Rochester; F. R. PiersonCo.,
Tarry town, N. Y.; Nelson Bogue,
Batavia; Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago,
and Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark,
N. Y.

The excavation of the lakes is complete
and grading is now the chief work on
the grounds. The sloping banks of the
canals are finely graded and seeding is
being done. With access to the hose in
every part of the grounds, these banks
will soon have a most refreshing appear-
ance.

Mr. Ulrich has obtained several hun-
dred fine red cedars twenty to twenty-
five feet high and of most symmetrical
shape. They are boxed and shaded from
the sun and, if successfully carried
through the summer, will have a delight-
ful appearance when located in that part
of the ground known as the court of
cypresses, which is two basins each 200
feet in diameter and will be filled with
aquatics. One of these basins will be
heated to facilitate the growth of the
Victoria regia.

The grounds around the service build-
ing have a finished appearance. Large
flower beds are blooming and the
thousands of visitors who already view
the grounds seem surprised at the prog-
ress made. The transportation and
liberal arts buildings are going up
rapidly and progress is being made on all
the buildings.

1 was much pleased to hear last week
from Alexander Forbes, of New York,
that he considers that we are most
favorably ahead with all the work com-
pared to past expositions at a corres-
ponding date. William Scott.

Boston.

BANnUET TO F. L. HARRIS.— ONB OF THE
HORTICULTURAL EVENTS OF THE YEAR.
— WELL KNOWN MEN PARTICIPATE. —
LOVING CUP FOR HONORED FRIEND —
CREDIT TO HUNNEWELL.— LAVISH FLO-
RAL DISPLAY. — RHODODENDRON SHOW
AT HORTICULTURAL HALL. — NOTES OF
THE EXHIBITS. — BUSINESS IMPROVES. —
TO SAVE THE HEMLOCKS. — NOTES.

On Saturday evening, June 9, an event
took place that will stand for all time as
one of the most notable occasions in Bos-
ton's horticultural history. On that
evening seventy-five of the gardener and
florist friends of the retiring veteran gar-
dener of the Hunnewell estate at Welles-
ley, Fred. L. Harris, gathered about the
banquet table at the Hotel Brunswick to
greet him and express by their presence
and their words their appreciation and
esteem for the most honored representa-
tive of their profession in America.
Besides those present many more were
represented in their grand testimonial
who by reason of distance or other
causes were unable to come in person.
Grouped around the honored guest were
many gentlemen of horticultural promi-
nence from outside of Massachusetts,
including W. R. Smith, of Washington,
D. C; Robt. Craig, Geo. C. Watson and
R. E. Berry, of Philadelphia; J. N. May,

I goo.

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AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION AT CHICAGO, JUNE

iSee Page 1414.)

of Summit, and W. A. Manda, of South
Orange, N. J.; Patrick O'Mara and H. A.
Siebrecht, of New York; Timothy Mc-
Carthy, of Providence, R. I., and C. W.
Hoitt, of Nashua, N. H. Jud^e Hoitt
officiated as toastmaster, M. H.Norton
serving as chairman. Among the local
gentlemen of official orominence were
President E. M. Wood, of the Society of
American Florists; Superintendent J. A.
Pettigrew, of Boston's park system;
Supt. Wm. Doogue, of the public grounds;
Jackson Dawson, of the Arnold Arbore-
tum; J. H. Morton, of Mt. Hope Ceme-
tery; Secretary Wm. J. Stewart, of the S.
A. P.; and others filUng positions of use-
fulness in the Massachusetts Horticult-
ural Society.

The gentlemen above named, also a
number of the leading lights in Boston
floriculture, private and commercial, were
severally introduced by the toastmaster
and the highest enthusiasm was aroused
as they told of the love they felt for their
friend. Among them were many whose
friendship dated back thirty and forty
years or more and eloquent were the
tributes they paid to his noble character
as a man, his loyalty as a friend, his gen-
erosity of heart towards his fellow gar-
deners, his industry and skill and his
wide influence in the cause of American
horticulture. He was held up as an
example to the young gardeners, showing
to what they may attain, one worthy of
emulation and well entitled to the high-
est possible honor.

A beautiful silver loving cup was pre-
sented to Mr. Harris, on behalf of the
contributors, by Wm. |. Stewart, who
spoke feelingly the affectionate sentiments
of the donors and expressed the hope
thairtheir friend's cup of joy might ever
be filled to overflowing. Inscribed on

one panel were the words, "To Fred. L.
Harris, a Loving Testimonial from his
Gardener and Florist Friends, Boston,
June 9, 1900." On the two other panels
were etched views of the famous Italian
garden at Wellesley and of the rhododen-
dron plantations.

Mr. Harris' response was made in sim-
ple and touching words. He expressed
the great happiness he felt in meeting his
friends and associates of a lifetime under
such circumstances, modestly deprecating
the praise bestowed upon himself and
generously crediting Mr. Hunnewell for
his share in the development of the Wel-
lesley grounds from a barren waste to
the most beautiful and famed gardens on
the continent. He spoke of his forty-six
years of service in the work, the pleasure
he had experienced in designing and car-
rying it out and the sadness he felt in
retiring from the scenes and surround-
ings of a lifetime. Cheer upon cheer
greeted him and if all the good wishes
showered upon Mr. Harris that night
can be realized, happy, indeed, will be the
remaining years of his life.

The tables were laden with flowers.
Such a lavish display has seldom been
seen and their arrangement reflected
much credit on Mr. Edgar and his asso-
ciates in this part of the preparations.
The Harvard quartette rendered songs
at intervals during the proceedings, in an
exquisite manner, and a leading feature
of the evening was the singing of Fred.
L.Harris, Jr., who has a superb voice and
knows how to use it. The menus were
adorned with a portrait of the honored
guest and a number of appropriate poet-
ical quotations. Judge Hoitt gave great
satisfaction, as usual, as toastmaster.
Quotations from Shakespeare and other
celebrities were made use of with great

success in introducing the various speak-
ers.

The annual rhododendron show of the
Massachusetts Horticultural Society was
held Tuesday and Wednesday of this
week and occupied the entire lower hall
and half the upper floor of Horticultural
Hall. O wing to the absence of the Hayes
exhibits, the showing of rhododendrons
was not so extensive as heretofore, but
otherwise the exhibition was excellent
throughout. The principal contributors
were H. H. Hunnewell, Mrs. J. L. Gard-
ner, Mrs. B. P. Cheney and Dr. C. G.
Weld. Azaleas were shown mainly by
T. C. Thuriow and Mrs. Gardner. The
orchid groups were superb. Prizes were
won by J. S. Bailey, J. E. Rothwell and
Mrs. Gardner in the order named. A
silver medal was awarded to Mr. Hunne-
well for a splendid specimen of Miltonia
vexillaria and Bayard Thayer received a
certificate for Cattleya gigas. Dr. Weld
showed fine specimens of Cypripedium
Lawrenceanum and Watsonia Ardemei.
Good pelargoniums were shown by E. J.
Mitton and Dr. Weld. Irises were dis-
played in large numbers by Mrs. Gardner
and Rea Bros.; aquilegias by W. C. Win-
ter and VV. A. Jeftnes, pyrethrums by Dr.
Weld, Rea Bros, and W. J. Clemsen,
hardy perennials by the Blue Hill Nur-
sery and Clemsen, tree paeonies by Jef-
fries and oriental poppies by Clemsen,
H. S. Rand and Dr. Weld. James Comley
contributed a fine lot of Harrisii lilies and
Patten & Co. two vases of carnations of
extra quality.

Business has improved somewhat over
that of last week, the receipts of flowers
being considerably lighter and the
demand more active. Outdoor roses are
not yet in evidence in this neighbor-
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bring them in. They are not the subject
of so much interest to the city florists as
heretofore for the time honored custom
of having the mayor present a bouquet
to each member of the graduating classes
in the public schools has been discon-
tinued and the "school order" which in
past years has helped to consume so
much of the outdoor rose product is no
longer on the menu. P^eonies are begin-
ing to appear in quantity and are in
good demand for large decorations, of
which there seem to be as many as usual
for the season.

Public interest is on the increase in the
matter of the proposed sewerage tunnel
under hemlock hill at the Arnold Arbor-
etum and the possible danger to the
magnificent grove of original hemlocks.
There is some hope of a change of route
in consequence of the protest, as a hear-
ing has been granted to the park board
and the representatives of Harvard
College on the subject.

Norton Bros, have left their old loca-
tion on Berkeley street and moved to
Massachusetts avenue.

The Twombly Company has discon-
tinued business and their store on
Tremont street is vacant.

New York.

MEETING OF THE CLUB. — NO ADMISSION
FEE FOE THE AUGUST SHOW. — WELL
KNOWN GUESTS.— HARRIS ELECTED AN
HONORARY MEMBER.— HEAVY RECEIPTS
OF CUT FLOWERS. — ROSES AND CARNA-
TIONS SELL AT VERY LITTLE PRICES. —
PROSPECT OF AN IMPROVEMENT.— NOTES.

An unexpectedly large attendance was
on hand at the June meeting of the
Florists' Club, Monday evening, June 11.
Previous to the session a meeting of the
general committee on convention matters
had been held and the various chairmen
had encouraging reports of progress to
present. The question of charging an
admission fee to the general public at the
horticultural exhibition next August was
decided in the negative. A. L. Miller had
a fine spike of Canna Kate Gray on the
exhibition table. Messrs. W. R. Smith
and Robert Craig were present, being on
their way home from the banquet to Mr.
Fred. L. Harris at Boston. They were
each called on for a speech. Mr. Smith
begged to be excused and Mr. Craig,
although he thought it too hotforspeech
making, said he was still so full of the
enthusiasm developed at the dinner to
the grand old gardener at Boston that
he could think of nothing else. He said
that Mr. Harris was a shining example
for the young gardener, who should
emulate his virtues and industry and try
to achieve somethingfnotable. His art,
perseverance and honesty are an honor
to any calling and his work a credit to
the country and an inspiration to the
whole world. Mr. Manda supplemented
Mr. Craig's remarks with appreciative
praise for Mr. Harris, to whom, he said,
not Boston alone but the entire country,
owes a debt of gratitude. He then pro-
posed F. L. Harris for honorary member-
ship in the New York Florists' Club and
a unanimous vote of approvalwas given.

The very heavy receipts of cut flowers
in all lines still continue and the dullness
in the demand leaves the wholesalers
with an exceedingly difiicult job on hand
each day to unload the accumulation.
This is only done by disposing of entire
invoices just as received, in boxes, with-
out handling, for figures that run absurdly
low when reduced to an average per
hundred blooms, roses going as low in
such eases as ten to twenty cents a hun-

dred. The majority of roses handled in
this way, however, are nothing but the
veriest rubbish, discolored, blown out
and with foliage mildewed, audit is to be
expected that when the growers of this
stufi' find out what their returns from it
amount to for the past week, they will
soon discontinue shipments and go to
replanting. This will relieve the market
and another week will doubtless see con-
ditions greatly improved. Carnations
sufler also, being sold in bulk to fakirs and
cheap dealers at very low rates. Paeonies
are still with us in quantity and garden
roses are being sent in by the bushel to
those who are willing to receive them.

Ford Bros, are mourning the loss of
their brother, Lawrence B., who died
suddenly at Philadelphia on June 6.

Dunne & Co., have moved into their
new store at 54 W. Thirtieth street. It
is nicely fitted up.

F. O. Pierce Co. have enlarged their
establishment by the addition of another
floor.

A petition in bankruptcy has been filed
against Axel Lindstrom, of Richmond
Hill.

Samuel Henshaw is booked to sail for
Europe Saturday, June 16, on the Ethio-
pia.

F. L. Atkins sailed for Europe on Sat-
urday, June 9.

Young & Nugent are supplying violets
from cold storage.

Mrs. J. C. Vaughan will sail for Europe
on June 23.

Visitors: W. R. Smith, Washington, D.
C; Robt. Craig and Robt. Kift, Philadel-
phia, Pa.; C. H. Fleming, Bridgeport,
Conn ; Benj. Dorrance, Dorranceton, Pa.

Philadelphia.

UNLIMITED SUPPLY OF ALL SEASONABLE
MATERIAL — BUSINESS ON THE DECLINE.
— BOARDERS NOW MUCH IN EVIDENCE. —
SHORTAGE OF SMALL BOSTON FERNS.

There are large quantities of all kinds
of flowers available, the weather being
very favorable, with no very hot days,
such as are usually experienced at this
season of the year. Paeonies, which have
been very plentiful, are now nearly over
and this week will no doubt see the last
of them. The growers say that the pro-
duction has increased so rapidly the past
few years that there is very little money
to be made in handling pjeonies, the
price having been forced too low. Roses
and carnations are seen in large quanti-
ties and at very low figures. Sweet peas
are also plentiful at from 20 cents to 40
cents per hundred. A few yellow cen-
taureas have been offered in this market
by Edward Towill, of Hillsdale Station;
there is also a pretty white and purple
variety which should be more grown, as
it would be a welcome addition to the
variety of flowers available at this sea-
son.

Business in the stores is much less than
a week or two ago; the summer period
of rest is fast approaching and those
who take "boarders" have now large
families to care for and their hospital
departments are full to overflowing with
plants that have to be nursed back to
something like a presentable appearance
by the time Madame returns from the
country or seashore. Happy is the man
who has the independence to say "no"
now and thus steer clear of trouble next
fall.

Small Boston ferns seem scarce in this
market, most of those for growing on, it
seems, having to be brought in from
other cities. These ferns and rubbers are
certainly greatly in demand and, it is

safe to say, will continue to grow in
popularity. Any one who five years ago
would have predicted the present demand
would then have been thought an enthu-
siast whose imagination was getting the
better of his judgment.

Adolph Fahrenwold is erecting two
large houses for American Beauties, with
which rose he is very successful.

Robert Craig has just returned from a
trip to Boston. K.

Chicago.

STATE OF THE MARKET. — RECEIPTS VEiY
HEAVY BUT DEMAND IS ACTIVE. — SALES
EijUAL TO MID-WINTEU — CLUB MEETING.
— ABOUT COAL. — FERNS OF ALL KINDS.—
WIETORS' BIG PLANTINGS.— LIBERTY AT
FOREST GLEN. — HEAVY HAIL INSURANCE.
— EVANSTON GROWERS TO BUILD. — AT
THE REINBERGS'. — KENNICOTT GOING
EAST. — VARIOUS NOTES OF INTEREST.

This has been a busy week for the
wholesalers, who have handled quanti-
ties of stock so great as to multiply
many times oyer the task of taking in a
sum of money equal to the average daily
receipts of December, but this most of
them have accomplished. There have
been, in previous years, few periods
"knee deep in June" which have seen
demand anything like as active as it has
been the past ten days, but the supply
has been adequate, except of Beauties
and first class tea roses. Meteor being
the principal shortage. There have been
Brides and Bridesmaids enough for any-
one who was not particular as to mil-
dew. Carnations have been in unlimited
supply; in fact one firm took an order for
50,000 and delivered them out of one
day's receipts. Of course prices went
down under the weight of the quantity
of stock in the market but sales are still
as big as when prices were up to a rea-
sonable level. Of the various specialties
there are all that are required and such
items as water lilies and Lilium specio-
sum have been added to the list.

There was a very large attendance at
the meeting of the Florists' Club last
night (June 15). Interest centered in the
report of the committee on co-operative
coal purchase, presented by W. N. Kudd.
The committee, he stated, sent out one
hundred and five return postal cards of
inquiry to greenhousmen in this city and
vicinity, receiving forty-seven replies
which in the aggregate indicated the use
of about 24,000 tons last year. Mr.
Kudd was of the opinion that about
100,000 tons of coal are used for green-
house purposes in this territory during I
the year and discussed the matter quite '
fully as to grades and prices. He spoke
in favor of deferring the purchase of coal
at the present time, stating that buyers
could lose nothing but might gain some
by waiting for a time, as the prices were
not likely to rise. The subject provoked
considerable interesting discussion. Re-
freshments were served at the close of the
meeting.

There are all kinds of ferns now obtain-
able. The Alabama crop is in, the new
cut Massachusetts ferns are ready for
shipment and the cold storage supply is
not exhausted. Bassett & Washburn's
frozen stock has kept perfectly, the only
loss being where the packing was such
that air reached the ferns, as through
holes in the cases, when the result was
that parts of the adjacent fronds were
dried and shrivelled.

Wietor Bros, are pushing things just
now. Winandy is well along with their
new houses and they already have five
of them planted with Beauties. When

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they are in shape ior next season they
will have upwards of 62,000 Beauty
plants, sixteen 150-foot houses of Brides
and Bridesmaids and thirteen houses
30x300 of carnations.

Brant & Noe have had a lot of Liberty
rose plants potted up for about four
weeks and Mr. Brant says that it is the
finest batch of a new sort which he has
ever seen sent out. Mr. Noe, the eastern
member of the firm, has planted a house
of Liberty at Madison, N. J., and writes
in equal terms of commendation of Mr.
Asmus' stock.

Bassett & Washburn have just made
application for an increase in their glass
insurance which makes the total which
the Hail Association carries tor them
387,000 square feet and this is only
eighty per cent of the firm's glass.

Weiland & Risch have purchased six
lots adjoining their range of glass at
Evanston and will proceed to cover them
with glass for up-to-date cut flowers.
They have Liberty roses ready to cut
and say that thus far they have found
the grafted superior to the own-root
stock.

George Piepgras is selling hydrangeas
by the wagon load. That is, he gets in
a load of well-flowered plants, in 5 inch
to 8-inch pots, sells them out at $9 a
dozen and gets a fresh supply. He says
he is going to keep it up all summer.

Peter Reinberg grew his first chrysan-
themums last fall and was so successful
with them that he has increased the
planting for this season. Mr. Reinberg
sent his first cut of Liberty roses to mar-
ket June 12.

That Phnt Kennicott, the active presi-
dent of the Kennicott Bros. Co., is
expected to attend the S. A. F. conven-
tion in New York in August will be wel-
come news to a great many people.

Mangel has been displaying Lawson
carnation blooms in his window this
week. This promises to be the favorite
carnation next season.

Flowers for the banquet tendered the
American Seed Trade Association on the
occasion of its annual meeting here this
week, were supplied by Peter Reinberg,
Deamud, Wietor Bros., and Budlong.

Poehlmann Bros, havestarted between
700 and 800 chrysanthemum plants for
fall sales in lOinch pots. Last season
this stock was fine and sold at good
prices, as fast as ready.

Klehm's Drop White paonies are finer
than silk this year and there are many of
them, but they sell rapidly and at good
prices.

E. C. Amling says he sold more carna-
tions on Tuesday of this week than in
any one day of his business career.

J. S. Wilson is now acting president of
the Western Springs village board of
trustees, the president having gone away
on a three months' vacation.

Walter Kreitling has a $200 decora-
tion on for to-day at the Washington
Park Club. Pjconies are to be the prin-
cipal flower.

George Reinberg has made arrange-
ments for an unlimited supply of water,
one of the things he was short on last
season.

Frank Hagen, one of A. C. Spencer's
trump cards at Reinberg's, is highly
elated over the arrival of his first
daughter.

C. M. Dickinson says that he has every
reason to be pleased with the state of
business at E. H. Hunt's.

In town: B. Juerjens, of Peoria, 111.;
C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee; J. McHutchi-
son and J. Austin Shaw, New York; Geo.
Faber, Kankakee, 111.; J. C. Rennison,
Sioux City, la.; C. Sanders, St. Louis.

Parkersbdrg, W. Va.— G. A. Heihle
& Son and Gustav Obermeyer each have
a share of the work of beautifying
Terrapin Park and theircombined eflorts
will made it the most attractive spot in
the vicinity.

St. Louis.

BUSINESS SHOWS AN INCBEASE. — DECORA-
TIONS MAKE MUCH WORK. —STOCKS
AVAILABLE. — VARIOUS NOTES OF INTER-
EST.

Business is improving in spite of the
strike. This is due to weddings, of which
St. Louis is having many, and other
social events that call for decorations.
Roses are in somewhat better supply
than last week. There are gluts of other
stock, especially carnations, but prices
remain unchanged on everything, unless
it be sweet peas; these are selling for 25
cents per bunch, or five bunches for $1,
and just now seem to be "the" flower.
Some Centaurea margaritae, gaillardias,
plenty of marguerites, coreopsis and for-
get-me-nots are to be had at the different
stands. Kuehn had a nice lot of gladioli
spikes a few days ago and tuberoses also
are making their appearance.

Two large beds of Stella Guerney ager-
atum in the Missouri Botanical Garden
present a very attractive appearance.
The trials of sweet peas that are being
made at the gardens for the Plant Seed
Company are coming into full bloom this
week. There is a new white variety
among them that is claimed to be a bet
ter flower and earlier than Emily Hen-
derson.

The firm of Ostertag Bros, has another
big wedding decoration, that for R. W.
Fosenthal, at the Columbia Club next
week. The boys remain in West Vir-
ginia to decorate the special car in which
Mr. Kerens and his bride travel.

Otto Schwill was a visitor on Wednes-
day. He was on his way to Chicago and
stopped off for the day.

Ellison & Tesson have some good
asters in their show window. M.

Dayton, O. — Warren Matthews, who
has been ill for several weeks with inflam-
matory rheumatism is now well on the
road to recovery.

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Discounts are allowed, only on consecutive inser-
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Cover space sold only on yearly contract at
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plying only to the back pages.
The Advertising Department of the Ambbican
Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen
and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only.

Orders lor less than one-hall inch space not accepted.

Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to
secure insertion in the issue for the following
Saturday. Address

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. CHICAGO.

The special chrysanthemum exhibition
and conference at the Paris Exposition is
scheduled for November 3 and 4.

Dealers assure us the demand for
dahlias is growing very rapidly and that
many kinds ran short this season.

New Zealand papers just received
show that Peter Barr is still hard at it,
preaching park and garden improvement.

In the recent advertisement of the
Conard& Jones Co., Acalypha Sanderi
at $S per hundred were said to be in
Si.iinch pots when 2V2-inch was intended.

In the advertisement of Groenewegen
& Co., of Amsterdam, Holland, which
appeared in our columns some time ago,
seeds of Asparagus Sprengerii were
offered at £3 per 1,000 when the price
should have been $3.

Contrary to the expressed wish of its
members, the officers of the window
glass makers' union have ordered the
continuation of this year's fire for two
weeks from June 15 at the behest of the
trust, which has agreed to cancel its
orders for import glass.

American Carnation Society.

CARNATIONS HEGISTERKD.

By Geo. W. Love, I'nionville, Pa.,
Brandywine, a pure white of good size,
long stiff stem and a calyx that does not
burst. Habit of plant exceedingly good,
free from diseases and a profuse and con-
tinuous bloomer.

Albert M. Herr, Sec'y.

Soil Fungus.

Ed. Am. Florist;— What causes a fine,
web-like fungus growth on the surface of
soil in which small ferns are growing,
and what is a remedy for same? The soil
is leaf mold and contains no fertilizer of
any kind. I- N.

The web-Uke fungus growth referred to
is usually caused by too close an atmos-
phere, or insufficient ventilation, and is
likely to result in "damping ofi." The
best preventive of this trouble is to
ventilate the house or propagating frame
quite freely at night during the warm
weather. During the day it is usually
found necessary to keep seedling ferns
rather close in order to prevent thetn
from drying out too rapidly, but as soon
as the sun is off the house the seedUngs
should have more air, this system of
night ventilation being regulated in
accordance with the weather, and being
continued until the nights become too
cold to allow it. W. H. Taplin.

An Invitation to Philadelphia.

At the last regular meeting of the
Florists' Club of Philadelphia, it was
moved by John Westcott, seconded by
George C. Watson, and carried with a
heartfelt unanimity not soon to be for-
gotten, that a cordial invitation be
extended to everybody intending attend-
ing the next convention of the S. A. F.,
which is to be held in Greater New York
in August, and on their way thereto, to
stop off at Philadelphia and renew old
acquaintances possibly, and probably
make some new ones, as the club room
committee will hold open house during
the Monday immediately preceding the
opening of the convention. Everybody
welcome. Don't fail to give us a call.
Edwin Lonsdale, Sec'y, F. C. P.

Greenhouse Building.

Uniontown, Pa.— -Barton Bros., carna-
tion house 22x118, corridor 11x42.

Waynesboro, Pa.— Henry Eichholz,
range of houses.

Fremont, Neb.— C. H. Green, violet
house 18x136.

Tiffin, O.— Lewis Ullrich, carnation
house 20x100.

Fairhaven, Mass.— W. P. Winsor, con-
servatory. Riverside Cemetery, plant
house.

Westboro, Mass.— Arthur George, con-
servatory.

Evanston, 111.— Weiland & Risch, range
of houses.

Highland, N. Y.— A. W. Williams, one
greenhouse.

Lenox, Mass.— Martin Finaghty, one
house.

Peoria, 111.— B. Juerjens & Co., three
houses 25x125.

Poinsettia Culture.

Ed. Am. Florist:— What is the best
way to grow poinsettias in order to pro-
duce bracts twelve to sixteen inches in
diameter? I have many plants nine and
more years old, but the bracts have never
been very large. State also the plan by
which nice, low, bushy plants are pro-
duced for Christmas sales, H. J. H.

In order to produce large bracts on
poinsettias it is essential that the plants
shall be well fed, and also that they shall
not be checked at any time. Taking for
granted that the old plants referred to
have had a proper rest, for about ten to
twelve weeks after their lastcrop of flow-
ers, and are now repotted and growing
away freely, having been cut back to two
or three eyes on a shoot before repotting,
we would advise planting them out on a
bench in full sunshine, tor example the
back bench of a rose house. About six
inches of good soil should be used, with
a liberal quantity of dry cow manure
and a sprinkling of bone dust added.
Ventilate freely during the warm weather,
and water and syringe thoroughly as the
plants become established.

The chief thing to be avoided in grow-
ing poinsettias is giving them a chill, and
with this in view it is well to close the
house when the nights grow cool in the
fall, a lower temperature than 60° being
injurious to these plants during their
growing season. When the bracts begin
to form, a watering with liquid manure
once a week will be helpful, pure guano
being excellent for this purpose, if used in
moderation.

The small plants for Christmas sales
are grown from cuttings of young wood
that are rooted in June and July. These

are potted off into 3 inch pots and shaded
for a few days until established, using a
similar compost to that noted above for
the older plants. The young plants are
kept in the greenhouse during ihe sum-
mer in the full light, or may be plunged
in ashes in a frame, providing they are
not allowed to remain there too late in
the fall, and should be shifted on to
4-inch pots, and then to 6-inch pots as
they may require it, but in each case giv-
ing the shift before the plants begin to
suffer, the object being to retain the
healthy, dark green foliage right down
to the "pot. Some liquid manure may be
needed by these young plants during the
latter part of the season, a 6-inch pot
being as large as should be given them
for convenience, but it is best not to over
feed them, or they may become tall and
long-jointed, besides being too soft to
give entire satisfaction to the purchaser.
W. H. Taplin.

Denver.

SCHOOL OFFICERSSTEP between FLORISTS
AND THEIR CUSTOMERS.— COMMENCE-
M ENT BUSINESS LIGHT.— FLORISTS ORGAN-
IZE A CLUB, ELECT OFFICERS AND PLAN
A FLOWER SHOW.

Commencement week did not come up
to the standard of last year. It seems
that the Board of School Commissioners
passed resolutions directing the superin-
tendents of the various districts to
announce that no flowers should be pre-
sented to the graduates in the schools,
but could be sent to their homes. This
had a disastrous eflect on the flower
trade. Many of the florists made great
preparations for a big business, and some
found themselves overstocked. Never-
theless a fairly good business was done.
Beauties had first call and Brides, Brides-
maids, lily of the valley, carnations and
sweet peas were cleaned out fairly well,
but pEeonies, poppies, etc., were left in
large quantities. But Friday, June 8,
was an exceptionally busy day, so all
the surplus stock was well disposed of.
Daniels & Fisher report a good trade,
with the main call for Beauties. They
are busy with June weddings, which are
quite numerous. The Alpha Floral Co.
report a brisk trade during the past
week, particularly in their wholesale
department.

On June 8 twenty-five florists gathered
at the Gallup Floral Co.'s establishment
for the purpose of organizing a florists'
club. After outlining the objects in view
they proceeded to elect officers as follows:
President, A.J. Graham; first vice-presi-
dent, J .\. Valentine; second vice-presi-
dent, Mr. Glauber; recording secretary,
John Berry; corresponding secretary, A.
M. Lewis; treasurer, A. E. Maufi. After
the election several committees were
appointed, one of which is to wait on
the park commissioners to ascertain their
views on the matter of holding a flower
show at the City Park greenhouses. It
is understood that the park commission
intends erecting a large conservatory and
Mr. Davis, the head gardener, broached
the subject of holding a show there to be
of no expense to the florists and absolutely
free to the public. No more favorable
spot could be offered for such an exhibi-
tion, and it is hoped that all the florists
of Denver will assist in making it a grand
success.

The plant trade has not been very brisk,
for the bedding done in Denver is very
limited for so large a place.

We had our usual rain storm last Sun-
day, making the ninth rainy Sunday in
succession. These occassional rains mean

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considerable to the florists ont here, for
water rates are something enormous.

J. F. Wilcox, of Council Bluffs, is send-
ing in some very fine Beauties, which are
eagerly sought for. Mum.

Washington.

MANY DECORATIONS .MAKE TKADE ACTIVK
AT THE CAPITAL CITY.— WEDDINGS AND
COMMENCEMENTS.— FLORIST LOOSE IN
EUROPE

Trade has been quite active, with work
for social events, the most notable of
which was the wedding of Miss Anna
Louise Hoeke, of Washington, and
Victor Mapes, of New York, June 5, at
Trinity church, which was beautifully
decorated by J. Louis Loose.

On June 7, the marriage of Miss
Florence S. Boardman, of Washington,
and Frederick A. Keep, of Chicago, took
place at the Boardman residence. J. H.
Small & Sons did the decorating and
more than 2000 pink pa;onies were used.
The bridal bower, at the end of the room,
was formed with garlands of Asparagus
plumosus nanus, orchids and Bridesmaid
roses, taking about 2000 roses.

J. Louis Loose sailed for Europe
Saturday, June 9. After visiting the
Paris Exposition he will make an
■extended tour through France, Germany,
Holland and Belgium, returning about
the first of September.

Small & Sons did some good work for
the twenty-ninth annual commencement
of the law department of Georgetown
University, June 11. P. G.

OBITUARY.

NATHAN DEAN.

Nathan Dean, a well known grower of
Holbrook, Mass., died June 8, aged 52
years.

F. J. HAUSER.

Francis J. Hauser, a well known florist
at Reading, Pa., died June 8. He was
sixty years of age and was a veteran of
the Civil War, having served with dis-
tinction throughout that great conflict.

D. S. CHASE.

Daniel S. Chase, of Dighton, Mass.,
who died on June 7, at the age of 8i'i,was
for years in the grocery and dry goods
businsss in Swansea. In 1861 he bought
a farm in Dighton and for the past fifteen
years had carried on the plant and cut
flower business with his son, C. S. Chase.
They have been large growers for the
Boston market. Mr. Chase was a very
much esteemed citizen.

Morris, III. — A. Mitting, secretary of
the Morris Floral Co., started June 11,
accompanied by his family, lor a three
months' trip to Europe, during which he
expects to pick up some good novelties
for his trade.

SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE,

AdTertiBemtintB ander tula Dead will be inserted at
the rate of 10 cent« a Hoe (seven words) eaob Inser-
tion. Cash mast acoompany order. Plant adrs. not
admitted cmder this head.

Bvery paid subsorlber to the AMXRIOAN FLORIST
for the year 1800 Is entitled to a ave-Une want adv
(Bltaatlonsonly) free to be used at any time daring
the year

SITUATION WANTED— By a florist In private
place; competent W, care American Florist.

SITUATION W ANTED-By liorlat. BKe 33, on private
or commercial pl«ce Keneral ^reenh' use work.
FLORIST, 90 81.\lb Ave , New York Clly.

SITUATION WANTED— By single man, age 2U. In
or near Chicago, State wages Address

LAVSIDS Nielsen, 3758 State St. Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED-By competent single Ho
rlBt, well posted In all branches.

tlcuturs In answer.

Please give par-
Address K W.
:i:i!i Paulina 8t., Chicago, 111.

SITUATION WANTED Bygardoner. married, with-
out children, underslanda greenhouse fruits veg-
etables, also under giiiss, CJood references

Jamison cure Heacock. Wyncote. Pa.

SITUATION WANTED -As rose grower under fore-
man or fur general stock Address

DICic ycHWAH/.E, care D. Oetjen,
Lake St and Park Ave,. River Forest. III.

SITUATION WANTED -By practical florist and
rose grower, carnallons. 'mums, sp c'altles. Good
all-around decorator and designer Best references.
Address W U. care P. O. Cleveland. O.

SITUATION WANTBD-By man nnd wife, to take
entire charge. Man Is a grower and wife floral
designer Man strictly temperate. Good recommen-
dations. Write for full particulars. Address

S.MVTiiE, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-Private place, or one to
board away from work preferred; English, age
29; U years' experience In all branches of florist and
gardening woik. Abstainer Good references.

Address J. Lake. Concord, N. U.

SITUATION WANTED— By thoroughly reliable and
practical florist as foreman or to take charge; 20
years' experience as grower of rosea, carnations and
general assortment of plants. Married Address
FLORIST, 278j North 10th Ave , Chicago.

WANTED— ierman florist; state age. experience,
wages wanted. Address The VAiL S£Ei> Co.
Indianapolis. Ind.

w
w

ANTED—Beauty Rfower for new section bousee,
Call or address Brant & Nob.

Forest Glen. CnlcaKo. 111.

ANTED— A young man for store and greenbouse.
Send references to H. F Halle,

54S W. Madison St., Chicago.

W

ANTED— A good man as aselstant In greenhouse;
must be sober; age IS to 20. Address

Rose, care American Florist.

W

ANTED— Address of Louis TruxJer, a practical
and ornamental florist

Thos B. Bull, Bakersfleld, Cal

W

ANTED- A good rtirlst, single; competent of
handling palms and ferns Address

H F. Halle. 548 W. Madslon St , Chicago.

W

ANTED — Two good Beauty growers to work
under foreman. Addrpss

WEITOH BK09.. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago.

WANTED— Man. single, sober, industrious, to do
general greenbouse work: $30 per month and
board. U. Book, Worcester. Mass.

WANTED— Man, single, sober. Industrious, to do
general greenbouse work: $20 per month with
board B. B. Blair. Cbarlevolx, Mich.

WANTED— To buy steam boiler In good condition.
to heat small greenhouse, with or without pipe.
State price. Address Box 627, Blue Island 111.

WANTED— A young man for rose growlrg and
general propagating on Vk place of 140J feet of
glass. Address J H, ca'e American Florist. Chicago.

WANTED— A competent man to act as manager of
65 too feet of glass In cut flowers Present fore-
man resigns on account of IH health Address

E. HiPPAKD, Youngstown. O.

WANTED— A single, first class grower Of cut flow-
ers, one who can also grow mushrooms. Apply
with references and state wages Address

Christ Hansen. St Paul, Minn.

WANTED— A steady man for rosea and carnations;
only one who has a record for trustworthiness
and attention to business; wages $25 to $^30 per month
with board and lodgings. Address

Cakl HiHSCH. Hinsdale, Mich.

W ANTE I) AT ONCE— Rose and carnation grower
to take cbarwe of 20,0 0 square feet of glass:
must be worker. State wages wanted with board and
washing; also age nnd telein'aph address. Apply

John L. Wyland. De Haven. Pa.

FOR SALE— Free fuel. 5000 feet glass Qreat chance
for florists or gardeners Only $500 cash. Account
sickness Write quick. Free Fuel, care Am. Florist.

FOR SALE CHEAP— 500 f«et 3!^-lnch Iron pipe.
with flitlngs In good condition Will sell lut at
10c per foot. A bargain. Address quick.

J. A. Bkown, Howell, Mlcb.

FOR SALE- Greenhouse plant. 25 000 feet of glass:
place as good as new, 2':{ acres of land with good
dwelling house, barn, etc : U miles from court house,
Chicago. W L. cure American Florist, Chicago

FOR SALE CHEAP— Ten greenhouses. ofBce. barn,
ground and dwelling steam heated, centrally
located In city of t)0.0i.01nha Itants. Reason for sell-
ing, widow Mrs GEO. Waldbauer.
1317 N. Michigan Ave , Saginaw City, Mich.

FOR SALE— Greenhouse plant c mtair ing 7010 feet
of glass, built three years ago, three acres of
land, dwelling bouse and stock- 25 miles from Boston
and a good cbance for a wholesale and retail busi-
ness. Easy terms Address

R B. cate American Florist, Chicago.

Oni'-hiilf interest in the busint'ss. or for rent,
two up-to-dute Gna'nhouses. ^Ox-W each, new and
in tiood running order; in a lively western city,
a good opportunity for a first-class llorist to mal^e
money; no competition, 7,000 inhabitants. Best
reason for sollint;. Address

C F, care American Florist, Chicago.

FOR SALE

240 acres of land on Isthmus of Tehaunte-
pec, state of Vera Cruz, Mexico. For full
particulars write

ROLAND HUGHES.

846 New York Life BIdg. KANSAS CITY, MO.

FOB SALE at a great sacrifice

STOCK OF PLANTS AND SIX GREENHOUSBS

with latest improvements, steam heat. etc. ; oppos-
ite cmetery. lar;:*.' ground fronting main street in
prosperous town close torhicago; street car pass-
ing thf door; best opportunity to secure excellent
investment and well -paying business. Reason
for selling, owner going to Europe.
S. Schallman &Co.,Room 120i, 138 Wash. St. .Chicago

FAD ^Al P ^ first-class greenhouse business
I Vtt o^LI_a about 80 miles from Chicago.
Have 11,000 square feet of ^lass and considerable
valuable ground. Located in central part of city
of about tJO.OOO population ma es the property
quite high priced. Any live florist with small
capital can purchase a fine range of glass very
reasonably; doing a fine business. Can give long
lease of ground with privilege of buying or will
sell part of ground. Everything is as good i..
new and a bargain— a chance you won't often get.
Good reasons .or selling. Don't inquire unless
you mean business. Ad's Florist, care Am. Florist.

LARGE GREENHOUSES and FLORAL

BUSINESS FOR SALE AT

A BARGAIN.

Centrally located in a flourishing and grow-
ing city of nearly 150,000 people. The
leading house in that line within a radius of
200 miles. A larne and fine trade with the
best class of customers. No house has a
better reputation. No debts of any kind.
This plant is offered for sale at a great bar-
gain because the proprietors have gone into
other business. Address tor particu ars,

Q & C, care of this paper.

FOR SALE

The Morris Ploriil Co., Morris, III.. 61 miles west
of Chicago, doing a retail and wholesale business;
incorporated 1897; 20 000 feet of glass, doing a
business thac increases every vear: the increase
over 1899. was Sl,282.61 up to April 1, 1900. The
reason for selling is that A. Mitting, Secretary
and Manager, is retiring and there is no one else
in the cpiupauy who understands the llorist busi-
ness. The property includes six acres of land,
two houses and barn; everything up-to-date;
bo ler capacity equal to 40,000 ft. of glass: all new
1897; cannot be built to-day for less than $20,000.
Terms $3,000 cash, balance good paper. Sold by
bids to highest bidder. All bids must be in before
July 1. If you mean business conje and see us.

A. MITTING, Sec'y, Morris, III.

=rOR SALE=^~

A fine farm of 439 acres of rolling land under
cultivation, a fine dwelling, good water, plenty of
fruit trees. An excellent opportunity. Write for
particulars. Price, $5,500.

A large plant situated in a large town in Ohio,
60,000 ft. of glass. A modern place, fully equipped
and stocked. Three dwellings. City store, furni-
ture and equipments. Reasons for selling and
price will be furnished on application.

Any of the above named properties is a fine bar-
Eain,"and those desiring to purchase will do well
to communicate with us. These are only a few of
the properties that we have for sale and leasing.

SMITH & SMITH,

p. 0. Box 869. 345 Sixth Ave., PITTSBURG, PA.

1410

The American Florist.

June i6,

New Haven, Conn.

Trade has dropped ofl during the last
two weeks and the demand seems to be
for outdoor roses and sweet peas in pref-
erence to other flowers. Weddings are in
order just at present and there are some
very fine church decorations being put
up; one particularly eflcctive was that
for the Townsend-Day wedding on June
15, flowering laurel being used with gar-
den roses by the Champion Co.

There was a small attendance at the
auction of the O. H. Nye greenhouse and
stock, which took place last week and
very poor prices were realized.

At the meeting of the Horticultural
Club held June 11 it was decided to hold
a chrysanthemum show in New Haven
this fall.

Recent visitors: G. H. Rowden, of Wal-
lingfoid; L. Siebert.East Hampton; S. E.
Banks, Westport. G. H. H.

Bar Harbor, Me.— Fred. H. Moses
has arrived to open his floral establish-
ment for the summer, which promises to
be a very busy one here.

Wbo!?5ale power/larKjfe

CINOLNNATI, .June 14.

Boses, Bride 3.00® 1.00

BrldeBmald ;j.OO® 4 00

Meteor 3.00(8 1.00

Perle 3.00

OtmAtlom "5& I CO

fancy 1.60® 3 00

Lllyof the valley 4 00

Gladiolus. 4.0O

Callas r..00® 8 00

Stocks 2 00

Sweet peas :iO® .41

Tuberoses 4 OH

Bmllaz 12.60®15.10

Adlaninm 1.00

riommon terns .1^

HarrUll 8.00810.00

Asparagus 50.00

ST. Louis, June 11

Koses Bride, Bridesmaid , 3.00® 5.00

Meteor 3 00® 5 00

" Perle. Wootton 2.00® 3 00

Gamatlona. common 75® l.DO

fancy 1 60® 2.00

Sweetpeas 26® .40

SmUai 12.60® 16.00

Adlantom liO® 1.00

MILWAUKXB, June 11.

Boiet, Beauty, long per doz. 3 00

•' " medium " " 1 60® 2.00

" " short " " .60® 1.00

Bride. Bridesmaid 4 00® 6.00

Meteor 1.00® 6.00

Kalserln 6.00® 8 00

Carnations, ordinary 1.00® 1.60

fancy 8.00® 3.00

Lily of the valley 4 00

Auratums Ullea 15.00

Adlantum 75® 1.00

Common ferns .26

Smllai 15.00

Asparagus 65.00

Galax leaves .20

Pittsburg, June 14.

Bosea, Beauty, fancy 30.00® 25.00

extra 1U.C0®I5.00

No. 1 10 00S2UOO

cuUs 3 00(912.00

Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 8.00

Meteor, 2.00® 8.00

" Perle 3.00® 6.00

Cusjn 2.00® 4.00

Carnations, ord'nary 76® 160

fancy 2 00® 2.60

..iiy of the vauey 2 00® 4 00

Harrlsll 5 00® 6.00

Sweetpeas 35® .75

Pansles 26® .60

Daisies 25® 1.00

Pajonles 3 00® 6 00

Bmllax 12 60®15 00

Gladiolus 3.00® 6.0o

Adlantum 76(3 i Ou

Asparagus 35.00@60.00

DKNVBR, June 13.

Boses, Beauty, select 20.00@30.00

ordinary 8.00®16.00

" Bride. Bridesmaid 4.00® 6.00

Meteor b-Omn 6.00

" Perie, Wootton 4 00(31 6.00

Carnations, ordinary 1 50® 2.00

fancy 2.00® 3.00

Lllyof the valley 4.00

CaUas 12 60

Harrlsll 12 50

Sweet peas .60

Asparagus 60.00

Smllax 18,00

Ferns .30

Galax leaves .20

I Orchid flowers.

W. A. MCFADDEN.

ROSEBANK."

^

CINCINNATI.

Shipments maije direct from greenhouses,
insuring fresh and perfect blooms.

N. B. It is particularly re-
quested that the stock here
offered be not confused with
similar stock offered by com-
mission dealers at lower pri-
ces, which has been shipped
from New York. Rosebank
Orchids are never sold through
commission dealers.

l;

CATTLEYAS

( IN VARIETY )

^O.OO

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

500,000 FEET OF GLASS I

♦
♦
♦

i,

GUT FLOWERS

IN AMERICA.

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

(,'uut:ili<>ns subject. ti.> clians*^ withntil notirf
All othiiT slock jit lowest market prices.
No charge for packing.

AMERICAN BEADTIES. Per Boz.

Lons $3.00

Medium 1.60 to 2.50

Short I.OOto 1.25

Per lOO.

M ETEOR $4 00 to $6.00

BRIDE 3.00 to .i.OO

BRIDESMAID 3.00 to 5 00

PKRLE 3.001O 4.00

GOLDEN G\TE 6.00 to 8.00

CARNATIONS, fancy 1 60 to 2.00

common I.OOto

i:^

Everything in the

GUT FLOWER

and a
complete line of

WIRE WORK,

the kind
that will gfivc satisfaction.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

line.

HOLTON & HUNKEL CO.,

:iviil-w^xal«;^^, "^^ris.

^;^S5s;;^KKS<3^i^!K);aKiss>^-.?r:5!^!s;T;a^i5;^!^^

FLOWERS of ALL DESCRIPTIONS

^^W <^^ <^^ 9^^

For Commencement Exercises and

June Weddings.

C. C. POLLWORTH CO.,

Milwaukee, Wis.

SUCCESSFUL SELLERS

are the successful growers who advertise inJ^Jf<i^Jfii^J^<ifii^

-THE AMERICAN FLORIST

igoo.

The American Florist.

3411

ifl^iiititaiimimtiimiiiiiiiiiiimimiiiiiHiiuiiiimtiimiaiiaamiitiiiiitiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiie

J. B. DEAMUD,

CHICAGO.

= 51 WABASH AVE..

CURRENT PRICES.

Send your onler In early. \\v -hill tiii\.- aw n.liinui:i iii''' or all kinds or (lowers

Headquarters (or P/EONIES.

CATTLEYAS, $4.00 per Dozen.

Per Dozen.

BEAUTIES, short $1-00

medium 1.50 to 2.00

long 2.50to 3.00

Per 100

BRIDES :ind MAIDS .$3.00 to ,j4.00

METEORS S.OOto 4.00

PERLES 2 Goto 3.00

KAISKRINS 2.00 to 4.00

verv fancy 6. no

CARNATIONS, assorted l.OOto 1.50

l!inc-v 2.00 to 3.00

Pr-rlOti

P. EON tES $3.00 to Its

LIE. HARRTSII 800tol0

CAELAS 8.0« to 10.

FORGET-ME-NOT 1

VALLEY 4

KERNS Per 1000*1.50

ADIANTUM

SMILAX Per do/. e.SO 20.

t^^^ Prices subject to change without notice.

McKellar £ Winterson's

Modern Supply House.

We have a fine assortment of

BASKETS

suitable
for

SCHOOL CLOSINGS

and offer same at greatly reduced prices.

Special attention given to assortments, $5.00, $10.00
and up. Parties leaving selection to us will be sure of
getting nothing but strictly good standard styles, as we
have no other.

Give us your order now together with your needs in

CUT FLOWERS.

r» McKELLAR &

WINTERSON,

45-47-49
WABASH AVE.

CHICAGO.

Carnation Blooms "

la Unlimited Quantities

SHIPPED TO ALL POINTS.

Chicago Carnation Co., ff"' |

WEILAND-AND-RISCM

FLOWERS!

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

GEO. REINBERG,

Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers.

BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

All stock at lowest market rates. Send in your
orders.

61 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Seen by New Firms:

AMERICAN FLORIST ADVTS.

Wbol^ale power/\arK^

CHICAGO. June 15.

HoBst, Beantr. extra long Btems
30 Inch

24 "

20 "

15 ■'

• 12 •■

3.00® 4.00
3.0O
2 50
2.00
1.50
1.26
1.00

Bride, Brldeimalil 3.00® 6 X

Perle 2.00® 4.00

Meteor 4.00® li.OO

La Prance 4 00® 5.00

Golden Gate... i;.00®10.00

Carnations 1.00® 1.50

fancy 1.60® 2.00

Lll7 0f the valley 3.00® 6 00

Mignonette 2.00® 6.00

Uarrlsll 8.00®10 00

Callas 8.00®10 OO

Sweet peaa 1.00® 3.00

Adlantnm 60® 1.00

Common fema .16

Fancy ferns .20

Smllax 12 60®15.00

Asparagus 60.00®BO.OO

_ J WABASH AVE.
CHICAGO

. Cor. Wabash Ave. and Randolph St.

Say: " Saw it in the Flohist."

NW/tW^VWWMMW^

E. H. Hunt

THE "OLO RELIABLE" FOR

WHOLESALE-

CUT FLOWERS

Hunt's Flowers
Qo Everywhere

76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Bassett&Washburn

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Wholesale Dealers and AiaA Cljk ■>■ 4k m^
Growers of bill rlOWOFS

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 ordan.

WHOLESALE

GROWER or ROSES.

DBALEB IN

CUT FLOWERS.

J. A. BUDLONG,

37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO, ILL

Mention the American Florist.

Benthey & Co.

F. F. BENTHEY, Manager,

Wholesale Gomniission Florist

4t Randolph Street CHICAGO.

|eP~ Consign me nta solicited

1. G. PRINCE & CO.

Wholesale Gut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Agents for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attanlloi

paid to shipping orders.

76 & 78 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHIOAQ*.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

S04 LIBERTV ST. 'PHONE 2157.

in

M

CONSIGNMENTS

SOLICITED.

Florists' Supplies

Please mention the American Florist.

1412

The American Florist.

June i6,

Samuel s. Pennook.

Wholesale Florist.

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street,

.PHILADELPHIA. PA.

AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES.

UNT1I> JDLV l»t, \niX. BE OPEN FROM T:00 A. M. TO 8:00 P. M.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND.

Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies.

BOSTON...

FLOWERS

■srlo^ Z^atat «Tnf»<ie<a.»

&T :Broxa:x£iei<a. jst., :bos'X'o:p<^, ivi:a.«ss.

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, " """"ToK Si'l^l* ''"•*'

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

NOTICE: WELCH BROS., Sole Agents for FREYSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, $2.00 per

Script Letters, S4.00 per 100.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

Wholesale Florists,

Always on Hand:
CARNAT
BRIDESMAIDS.
BRIDES.

}

j7 JOBBERS IN

^^^FLORISTS'

SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.
84 Hawley Street. BOSTON.

ays on Hand: i

tTIONS, ^ I '

SMAIDS. /A^L'I

(j, I FLORI!

H.G.BERNING

Wholesale florist,

SUCCESSOR TO

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO....

1322 Pine St.> ST. LOUIS, MO.

The Cincinnati
Cut Flower Co.,

cmmlS'X WHOLESALE FLORISTS.

Consignments Solicited.
Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders,

SHIPPING LIBELS '^

• Cut Flowers

Printed in two colors on gummed
paper; your card, etc., in blaclc and
leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red.
Very attractive. Price per 500,12.85;
per 1000, $4.50. Send for samples

ElECTRO Of THIS lEAf. POSTPAID, $1.23.

American Florist Co.,

^^»_, CHICAQO.

It is good business policy
to mention the

.^AMERICAN nORIST

when vou write to an advertiser.

Wbol^ale power/\arK^

PHILADKLPHIA, June 13.

Boses.Tea 1 OO® 2.00

" extra ;i.00@ 6 00

Beauty, extra 10.00®!.') 00

flrsta 6.0O® 8.00

CamatlonB 50® .75

fancy l.OO® 1.50

Lily of tlio vaUey 2.00® 4.00

Asparagus 35.0005" 00

Bmllai 15.00® 20.00

Adlantom 76® 1.00

Boston, June 13.

Bosei, Beauty, extra ;5.00@20.00

" " mealum 4 00® ti 00

culls 1.00® 2 GO

Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 503 3.00

extra J 00® tj 00

Kalserln B.Oij® S.OO

Carnations 60® .75

extra 1 00® 1.50

Lily of the TaUey 3.03® 4 00

LonKlflorums 4 00® i;.U0

Sweet pea-* 25® .50

Astllbe, Stocks 1 00® 2 00

Smllai,.., 10.00®12.00

AsparajTUB 60.00

Hardy ferns .2D

^•VfSTER**
>VV«^ YORK

GIVE

US

A

TRIAL.I

WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of
Seasonable Flowers in Stock.

Ufll C irACTIIIft Wholesale Com-

nnii ri IVnOIIIIU) mission Florist,

481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.

Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

C. A. KUEHN.

Wholesale Florist,

1122 PINE STREET.

fc ST. LOUIS, MO.

lyA complete line of Wire Desigfns.

Woodroffe & Bernheimer,
Wholesale Florists

1604 LUDLOW STREET,

Phone 1-43^69-A. PHILADELPHIA.

Consl^nmeDtg Solicited.

LEO. NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist,

N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS.

'""??h°oTe*^<'^94 d. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicited.

Geo. M. Moss,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

32 South t7th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Long Distance Phone 1-41-26 D.

Consignments of Roses. Carnations, Violets solicited.

CHAS. B. STAHL

Wholesale Florist,

n S. nth St., Telephone 63-64. PltlLADELPMIA.

Orders by mall, telegraph or telephone will
reoelye prompt attention.

Consignments of good stock solicited.

...GEO. M. KELLOGG...

Largest Orower^oL.. 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.

*LONS DI8TANCB 'PHOHK AT BITHBB FLAGS

JOHN B. FERGUSON,

Wholesale riorlst,

6515 Fifth Ave, PITTSBURG, PA.

LoNe Distance 'Phonb 2985.

Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets.
Solicited.

J. M. COHEN, Florist,

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

22 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

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TOP GRADE

Carnations

BEAUTIES,
BRIDES.
BRIDESMAIDS,
METEORS.

r^il^' o*' tilt' X'^lle-y.

JOHN I. RAYNOR,

49 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

Tftlephiuie No. 199H Ma<llMon Square.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Commission riorists.
JUNE SPECIALTIES. 8^^'A*^t1^^i*."--'

Telephone 2065 Madison Sqr. 42 WCSt 28ttl St., NEW YORK CITY.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.

Wholesale Florist,

New Telephone No. 1803 Madison Square.

43 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

GHORMLEY & PERKINS,

Wholesale Flrkff Glf ^

Commission | \\j\ loL^^f

^''Es";!fiishS™fir^ 57 West 28tb St., NEW YORE.

Prepared to bandle large or email coDelKnmentB uf cut tlowers to growers
advantage Telephone 2200 Madison Square.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.
51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square.
Price list on application.

Please meiltton tlu^ Atnertcan Florist 7uhen '^tmling.

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. 551 Madleon Square-
Please Mention the American Florist.

FRANK MILLANG.

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,

408 E. 34th Street,

Cut Flower Etchanga. NEW YORK.

Telephone 299 MadUon Square.

N. Y. CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-4I2 E. 34th St. NearFerry.
Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
Every MomiDfi:

DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT
FOR ADVERTISING.

JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary.

Please Mention The American Florist.

MOORE, HENTZ & NASH,

Wholesale Commission Florists,

119 and 121 W. 23d St.,

NEW YORK CITY.
Telephone 733— 18th.
Choicest Stock Shipped on a Commission.

At rooms of N. Y.
Cut Flower Co.

Choice Carnations

Choice Roses .Jtjt

Traeodly & Schenck

NEW YORK QTY

New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq.

38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange

Wbol^ale [lower/\arK^

NIW YOBK, June 13.

Bosei. Besaty select I5.00@30.00

medlnm 4.00® i; 00

cullB 50® 2 00

Bridesmaid, Bride. Meteor 25@ 1.00

Select 4 00® B 00

Carnations 25® .60

fancy 1.00® 1.50

Lily of the valley 2 OU® 3 00

Sweet peas 10® 15

Pii-uBles 1.00® 2.00

Ilarrisll 2.00® 4.00

Cattleyas 30.00®40 00

Oardenlas 12 OOn^ 15 00

Smllax S.00®12 00

Asparasms 25 00@36.00

8prengerll,perdoz. bunches .75@1 00
Adlantum 60 .76

BirppALO, June 14.

Boses, Beauty 15.00®2a.W

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor ."^.00® 6.00

Perle, NlphetOB 3 00

" Kalserln n.oo

Carnations 1 CO® 2 00

L,ily of the Talley 3.00® 4 00

8weet peas .50

HarrlBil 10 00

Smllai 15 00®20 00

Adlantum 1 00® 1.60

Hardy ferns, Galai leaves 20® 25

Asparagus 60.0U®76.00

MILLANG & CO.

Commission Florists

48 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square.
Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited.

We've thousands of readers and hun-
dreds of advertisers. Each helps the other.

The New York Cut Flower Co.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,

112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Talephone 733-l8th. NEW YORK.

COMSiONMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Civen to Shipping Ordert.

WALTER F. SHEHIDAN,
^^is^^fst-e Wholesale Florist.

39 W. 28th St., NEW YORK.

ROSES SHIPPED

to all points.

Price I.ist on
Application.

Ford Bros...

ye ^Wholesale Floristg

III West 30th Street, NEW YORK.

Con.ignments Solicited. Phone, 157 Madison Sq.

Julius Lang

S3 West 30th Street, NEW YORK.

ROSES. CARNATIONS. VALLEY.

CHOICE SUMMER STOCK.

Telephone 280 Madison Square.

There Are Buyers

For all kinds of ^ood stock
advertised in

ru THE AMERICAN FLORIST ^

J.K.ALLEN'S

POPULAR WHOI.ESALE
CUT FLOWER HOUSE

At the new address, 106 West 28th St., New York City, draws the crowd. Consignments carefully handled
and well sold. Excellent facilities. .^ J- ^ .^ Telephone 187 Madison Avenue.

Nowwehave FHW C HORAN R°^^^-

TULIPS. fc*i fc^ « W ■ ^1^ ■ ■ ■ ^1^^ ■ ■ a m ■ '« J The best of each variety

DAFFODILS.
FREE8IA8,
PAN8IE8.
SWEET PEAS.
VALLEY.
ORANGE BLOSSOMS

47 WEST -aSTH ST .
Madison Squa NEW YORK.

CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

The best of each variety in
market free from mildew.

VIOLETS.

in any quantity,
Special or Ordinary.

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The American Florist.

June i6,

The Peed Tm^de.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

AtBBRT MCCULLOt'GH, PreB.; K. W. BOLGIANO,

Vlce-Pres.; 8. F. Willabd, Wettaersfleld, Conn ,
Seo'y and Treas.

Connecticut turnips and onions are
looking well.

The eastern sweet corn crop, so far,
appears better than usual.

Lem W. Bowen, now in Europe, is
expected home about July 15.

The present condition of New York
and Canadian peas and beans is said to
be good.

H. Cheeseman is now with L. L.
May & Co., of St. Paul, Minn., represent-
ing that firm in the east.

Mr. Weeber, of Weeber & Don, New
York, is away on a vacation rendered
necessary by poor health.

Keene, N. H. — Ellis Bros, have sold
their flower and vegetable seed and mail-
ing business to L. P. Butler.

The list of seedsmen visiting Chicago
this week is held over to next week
owing to pressure on our space.

Robert Gair, the seed bag manufac-
turer, has met with a serious accident, a
heavy piece ot machinery falling upon his
foot. Blood poisoning having set in, it
was necessary to resort to amputation.

Prominent seedsmen at Chicago this
week, who have had representatives in
the blue grass region lately, say the crop
this year is a good average one. Reports
from growers in the same territory are
rather more optimistic.

Paris, France.— Since my last letter
we have had no rain to speak of and,
as the only good shower which fell
around Paris, on May 7, was not gen-
eral and did not extend to the leading
growing districts, many crops are in
poor shape. The radishes, especially, are
suffering very much. At the time of
writing it is cold and a little rain is fall-
ing, but it comes, unfortunately, too late
to help the radishes, which could not be
transplanted in time and arenow hollow,
pithy and overgrown. Like cabbages,
the radishes will be very scarce and
probably high pricednext season.

Parisian.

Wholesale Seed Merchants' League.

After the meeting of the American Seed
Trade Association at Chicago this week,
the members of the Wholesale Seed Mer-
chants' League held a brief conference,
during which the following officers were
elected: F. W. Bruggerhof, president;
S. F. Leonard, vice-president; W. Atlee
Burpee, secretary-treasurer.

The American Seed Trade Association at
Ctiicago.

The eighteenth annual meeting of the
American' Seed Trade Association was
opened with a good attendance by
President Rodgers in the ladies' ordinary
of the Grand Pacific Hotel, Chicago,
June 12. So many members and others
interested continued to arrive during the
week that the meeting was quite repre-
sentative in character, and the interest
shown in the highly instructive proceed-
ings made it one of the best on record.

In his opening address President
Rodgers extended the visitors a hearty
welcome to the city and congratulated
the association on its increasing member-

ship. He called attention to the interest
now taken by the trade in the work of
the association and urged the members
to increased effort. He referred to the
importance of giving more careful study
to the conditions governing the use of
various grasses and other forage plants.
He felt that this department of agricult-
ure was but in its infancy and that those
who thoughtfully considered its possi-
bilities would surely meet with great
success.

The topics presented for consideration
were widely varied and much interest
was shown in their discussion, the ques-
tion box proving exceedingly useful. The
more important subjects were as follows:
"Tariff, Customs and Express," "New
Century Conditions," S. E. Briggs and
S. F. Leonard; "Commission on Box
Seeds;" "Prices;" "Cost of Catalogues;"
"Commercial Travelers;" "How to make
an Effective Catalogue at a Minimum
Cost, Value of Catch Phrases, Does
Advertising Cheap Collections Pay,"
Chas. N. Page; "Cauliflower Cultivation
and Reproduction," C. L. Allen; "The
Pleasant Side of Business Association,"
Chas. B. Heath; "The Successful Retail
Seedsman," W. C. Langbridge, etc. In
this connection it should be stated that
the secretary was instructed to spread
on the records of the meeting, the recent
correspondence on the "Vitality and
Puritv of Seeds," by Burnet Landreth
and C. L. Allen.

Twenty-one new members were admit-
ted during the meeeing. On an informal
vote testing the sense of the meeting
regarding place of meeting in 1901, a
majority favored Buffalo, N. Y., and
accordingly the next meeting will beheld
in the Pan-American city. The election

of officers for the ensuing year resulted
as follows: Albert McCullough, president;
F. W. Bolgiano, first vice-president; S. G.
Courteen, second vice-president; S. F.
Willard, secretary-treasurer, re-elected;
A. N. Clark, assistant secretarv, re-elected;
Alex. Rodgers, C. S. Clark, W. J. Mande-
ville, Albert J. Brown and I. B. Clark,
executive committee. Chicago seedsmen
and friends tendered the visitors a ban-
quet in the dining hall of the Chicago
Athletic Association on the evening of
June 13. Covers were spread for 117, J.
C. Vaughan acting as toastmaster. The
early part of Thursday, June 14-, was
taken up with a sail on the drainage
canal and a tally-ho ride over the South
Park System, the greater number, includ-
ing the numerous ladies in attendance,
favoring the canal trip. Upon their
return from the boat ride the members
of the association assembled in the par-
lors of the Grand Pacific Hotel, and Pres-
ident-elect McCullough, with great
solemnity, summoned before them Alex.
Rodgers, the retiring president. Having
presented himself, J. E. Northrup stepped
forward and produced a handsome gold-
mounted cane, accompanying its pre-
sentation to Mr. Rodgers with the fol-
lowing:

The members here present, about flfty-six,
Have selected from various walkinsz sticks.
This one of rare and tasteful design.
To ^ive to our president of old '99.
'Tis the wish of each one in presentin;^ this gift,
Towards the purchase of which we all gave a lift,
That your life may be long and full of true joy.
That your years may be happy and without alloy.
But whate'er the weather, be it sunshine or rain,
May you find firm support ill this beautiful cane.

Resolutions touching the death of the
late C. C. Morse, of Santa Clara, Cal.,
and Buell Lamberson, of Portland, Ore.,
were adopted by the association.

Potted Egg Plants % Begonias

New York Spineless Egg Plants, fine stocky plants in 3-inch pots, 13.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000.

IJegonia Rex Plants, named sorts in 2'1-inch pots, just ready for a shift, 70c per dozen, $5 00 per 100.

WRITE for quotations nn White ROMAN HYACINTHS. Paper White NARCISSUS and Dutch liulbs.

JOHNSON & STOKES,

:iVI«ai-l«:et: ^i".

Philadelphia.

FRESH FERN SPORES.^

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra large package of fresh Spores, sulflcient for 3000 plants,
with full cultural directions, postpaid for $1.00.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

Hardy Cut Ferns

FANGf and DAGGER.

In fuil lilooin now. I u 1000
ot.s 50c. In lots of over 1000
U'c p**r 1000. Laurel Roping
pt'ryard. IJouquet Greou
llnpinu; 4c per yard. Spba^'-
nuni Moss 5fc pt^r bbl.

All orders hy mail or dis-
]iat<'h prmnptlv atlmded to.

THOMAS COLLINS,

H'nsdale, - Mass.

UARRY PUT PFRMQ ^ew crop Fancy and

nAnUl UUI rCnllO Dag<.er Ferns win bo
rt'ady for shii'rnent by .fiin<' Id. Now is the time
to arrantje for yoursummer supply. Wf'p:uarant<'e
to furnish strictly first-class stock Write for
special prices to the trade on Ferns, Sphagnum
Moss. Laurel, Evergreen Festooning. Hemlock and
Spruce Boughs, etc. etc *'n nc'-ipt of 50c. I will
s*_'nd as samph', 1000 ass<;>rtpd leriis. also sumph' of
moss, ''tc. Address all li'tiers ;ind orders t<>

H. J. SMITH. HINSDALE, MASS.

NOTICE.

'We are now ready to give you LOWEST
estimates for FIRST-class stock of "
Freesias, Harrisii.Callas. Romans Paper White Nar-
cissus, Hyacinths. Tulips, Van Sions, Japan
Longiflorum. Azaleas, Etc.
Send us list and we will ^Mve figures. Address
H. H. BERGER & CO., (Kst. 78) 47 Barclay St , N.Y.

ESTABLISHED IS02

S

SEEDS

Floris's are invited to send tor our quotations on

FORCING BULBS,

ROMAN HYACINTHS,

LILIUM HARRISII,

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM,

Etc., Etc.

We are large importers of HIGH CLASS BULBS.

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(Laic of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

fiea^e mennon t/te .■ifntm.a

I. Hen u'liiiH^.

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1415

VAUGHAN'S LIST OF SEASONABLE SEEDS

...FT^or-...
l^lor-lsts' Use.

PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA, (Chinese Primroses).

251
seeds.

Blue. :i clfur sky-blu(^ $ .50

New Upright Deeo Velvety Red.. .^0

Rosea, bnt^ht pink 35

Mont Blanc, iiew, lurge. pure

iniR-white flowers 50

striata, u lute and lihic striped .35
PRIMULA M.xed. :> splendid
\ariety ^h oz., $3.00: .25

1000

seeds.

$1.70

:.75

250 1000

seeds, seeds.

Alba, pure wliite t .50 $1.50

Chiswick R'-d. Iiright red 50 1.7r.

Kermesina Sutendens. crimson .50 1.7.^
Atrosanguinea, l)ri'.jlitest deep

r.(l .. .50 1 TO

Alba Magnirica snow white, ot

excellent f..rm and tiabit. . ..50 170
Peachblossom. beautiful wliite

with jiink hue .50 l.Tii

VAUGHAN'S COLUMBIAN CINERARIAS.— This is a mixture of the finest English,
l''rench and German str-iins; the flowers an- vi-ry lar^e, from 7 to 9 inches in cireumfer-
■nce and iu the most t>rilliant colors. Per T. pkt., about 100 seeds, 50c; 3 pkts. lor $1.25.

CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA.— Our mixture is composed of the choicest selections of
the tig^Ted, marked, spotted and variegated varieties and we know it will give entire
vMtisfaction. Trade pkt. (100 seeds), 50c.

CYCLAMEN, Qiant Flowered. Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum Splendens. — We
have an extra fine strain of this grand market plant. Unsurpassed for size of bloom
and variety of colors. • 100 seeds. 1000 seeds.

Giganteum Album, Mont Blanc, pure white $ .75 $5. CO

Deep Crimson, very large 75 5.00

Rosa von Marienthal, splendid pink 75 5.00

While. Carmine Eye 75 5 00

Giant Flowered Sorts, best mixed '« oz.. $1.50; .50 4.50

CrCLAMEN, Persicum, tine mixed pkt., 25c; H oz., 70(': oz., $3.50

For full list of Seeds, write for our Import List just out.

Vaughan'B JnterDational Frimala M'xture. This mix-
lure iB composed of the most salable colors of hidk e Flowerlnp Chi
neee Primulas, the t)est whites, pinks and redB. with a Bprlnttlt-t: of
other ci>Ior8 enouRli to Klve a larwe variety of colors, the most Ini oor-
tant shades predoml-iatlnn It contains some of the a^ove ni ^ntluned
Qlant sorts, some Fern leaved, some blue; also some with dark leaves
and stems. Pkt.. 3bO seeds, SOc; a pkts. (1750 seeds, 112; per MU oz., t2.50.

Bamboo Cane Stakes,

Per 100. 75c; 250, $1 25;
lllOO, $4.00; f. o. b. Chicago.

Rose Grower Bone Meal,

'I'he best for Florists' use. It is ground
flne, hence is tiuick acting. 50 lbs.,
$1.00; 100 lbs.. $2.00; 200 lbs., $3.50.

CHICAGO.

84-86 RANDOLPH STREET.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

NEW YORK,
r4 BARCLAr STREET.

LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDCNS, headquarters for

Wholesale Growers, ^^^ FlOWCrS.

LONG DISTANCE PHONE.

JAMESTOWN, N. Y.

SMI LA A. Per 100

Fine plants, 3-in. pots 1000, $8.00; 1.00

AQDARAPIIQ * Spreugerii, 2-inch pot 3.00

nornnntiuo', Plumosus Nanus 4.00

Primroses, July 1, Chinese, Forbesi, Obconica,

Grandiflora and Rosea 2.00

Pansy seed, large- flowering $4.00 per oz .

CASH PLEASE

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM

DELAWARE. O.

Please mention the American Florist whf" waiting,

SPECIALTIES —

■tOSES, from 3-lnoh pots.

CARNATIONS, for aU dellTery.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

Prloeitow. Bend for Ust. VIOLETS.

WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKILL. N.Y.

ftease mfntion the American Fl-^rist when writing.

IVORY 'MUMS 1.

2^-inch pots,
$2.00 per 100, |17.S0 per 1000.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

CARNATIONS.

strong and well-rooted cuttings ready now of the

(ollowlng varieties: Per 100. Per 1000.

Eldorado 11.25 $10 00

Scott 1.26 10 00

McCowan 1.25 10 00

Portia 1.25 10.00

Ivory and Silver Spray 1.00 Si.OO

Also flne Lady H. Campbell, rooted

runners 75

JOS. RENARD, Unionville, Chester Co., Pa.

ASSORTED I
FERNS I

In Flats,
Ready for Potting, $2.00 Per FUt.

Ampelopsis Veitchii,

Pot Grown, $6.00 Per 100.

BOBBINK & ATKINS

RUTHERFORD, N. J. |

Crotons

Now ia the time to think
about bedding out these
beautiful foliage plants,
though in the vicinity of Philadelphia the
first week in June is early enough.

We have them in the following varieties, all
of which are excellent for the purpose indi-
cated: Andreanum, Aureum Maculatum,
Evans'anum, Interruptum, Queen Victoria,
Rubro-lineatum, and a few others. Very
fine plants.

6-in. pot plants, 15 to 20 in. high, 75c to tl each.

4 " " 13.00 per dozen.

3 " '* 8.00 per 100.

Aureum Maculatum. . . tb per 100, $35 p*T 1000.

Mom-y Order Offic,

Chestnut Hill.
Sta. H. Philadelphia.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

Wyndmoor,

Montgomery Co., Pa.

There are buyers tor all kinds of stock
advertised in the American Florist. I

Bargain in Clioice Plants

PA^DANUS Veitchii, 4- in., flne, $6.nOperdoz.
FluUS, top cuttings, 4-in., strong, $3.50 per doz.
FUCrSIA Lord Hjron, 2'/.-in., 75c; SH-in., $1.00;

4 in., $1 50 per doz.
CHRYSANTHEMUM. Little Chris, perpetual white,

2!4~in., $1.00; S'j-in. in bud and bloom, $2.00

per doz.
OLIVIAS, strong imported, large flowering, $2.50 to

.JS.OO per doz.
ROSES Hermosa. Soupert. Gontier, 4-in., flne

$2.00 per doz., 115.00 per 100.
PETUNIAS. Dreers best double, 3';-in.. $5 per lOO.
GERANIUMS. Nutt, Pilot, Surpass Queen, Bruant

.John l)n}ie,2'4-in.,$3.50;3i/2-in.,flne,»6perl00;

double and single mixed, 2!4-in.. $2 50; 3'vj-in.

$4; 4-in.. very flne, $6 per 100. ALTEHNANTHtRA,

red, 12.50 per 100. SALVIAS, dw:irf scarlet, 2ii!

in., $3.50 per 100. A<idress

JOHN G. HEINL & SON, Terre Haute, Ind.

Please mention the American Florist when writing.

LEADING CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

White— Ivory, Midge, Bergmann. Robinson, Wana
maker. Kalb. Wood ord. Jones. IcdepeDdenee. Weeks.
Krank Uardy; Yellow— Golden Tronhy. Henderson,
.Johnson, O. P. Bassett, Whllldln. Modesto, Yellow
Oueen, BonnafTon. Lincoln, Sunderbruch; Pink-
Maud Dean. Montmort. Glory de Pacific. Morel.
Perrln. Vurdock; Bronze— Chas. Divls: Red-Oeo.
W Chllds out of 2>«-ln. pots. 12 per lllO. $18 per 1000.

Also White-Lady rUzwyeram Mayflower, Chad-
wlck and Western King; Yellow— Pennsylvania,
Qolden Wedding. Yellow Jonee, H W Bleman;
Pink— Autumn Glf ry; Red— Defender, Scbrlmpton;
Bronze-Ladv Ilanham; 2H-ln pots, $2 60 per 100,
$22 60 per 101 0; .V 0 or more at 1000 rates.

ICOSBS« Brldesmaldn. Brides and Perles
3- In., »4 per lOU. tj5 uer 1000; ready for benching.

Terms cash , or will send C. O. U.
POEHLMANN BROS., Morton Grove. Cook Co.. III.

I liat uau't He Had tlsewhere.

Such as New Kilanchoe Klammea. New Incarvllleas.
NewCampaLulaMlrabllis.New Buddlelas, New Deut-
zlas Mr Keter Barr b New White ' upln The Grand
New Salvia tjlory of Stuttgart. The Edelweiss In
bloom, New Buelllas, New Ulblicus, New Begonias.
New Oannas, 200 New D ihllas. New Treasure Vine.
New Shamrock Pea Send tor Catalogue <f Novelties.
Always In quantity-Asparagus Sprengerl, Boston
Fern. Baby Primrose, Edelweiss, Fern Balls, at low-
est prices . , , . _
A BLANC & CO.. Philadolphia. Pa.

Remember us to our advertisers.

1416

The American Florist.

June i6.

The Nursery TRsit)E.

AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN.

Theo J Sjiith, Pres.; N. W. Hale, Vlce-Pres.
QKOBGE C. Skagkr. Rochester. N. Y., Seo'y.

American Association of Nurserymen.

The twenty-61th annual meeting of the
American Association of Nurserymen was
memorable for many things; first for the
fact that the silver anniversary was cele-
brated in the city which saw the birth of
the association, and second, that the
attendance was the largest on record,
but most of all was it notable for the
amount of business transacted between
sessions, good, honest, money-making
buying and selling, barter which means
dollars and cents to every man who
sought a share of the profits and which
insures, moreover, long life to the associa-
tion.

Long before President Wilson J. Peters
called the convention to order in the
parlor of the Chicago Beach Hotel it was
evident that the meeting was to be one
of unbounded enthusiasm, and it did not
belie its promise. In his address Mr.
Peters spokeoftheeminently satisfactory
state ot affairs in general, and the secre-
tary and treasurer, who followed with
their reports, showed the association to
be sharing in the universal prosperity.
The treasurer's statement showed a
balance of $1,400, but Secretary Seager
urged the extension of the membership
in order to lend greater force to the
movements of the association.

The report of the legislative committee
dealt with the operations of that body
in its fruitless efforts to secure the
passage of the federal inspection bill,
and was provocative of a vast amount
of discussion. It was shown that this
unpassed act has already cost the asso-
ciation $1,287, and oratory was
employed unstintingly in commending
the work or deploring the lack of returns
for the investment, but the upshot of the
matter was that the committee was con-
tinued. T. B. Meehan reported for the
committee on customs houses and tariff.
He narrated at length the tfforls made
to correct certain well known short-
comings in the system, and stated that
remedial measures had been applied and
are working in a fairly satisfactory
manner.

Thursday was devoted to papers and
discussions upon subjects drawn from
the question box. Hon. N. H. Albaugh
related, extemporaneously, reminiscences
of the early days of the association, N.
W. Hale discussed the retail nursery
business and recommended an organiza-
tion of agents, Prof. N. E. Hansen told
of new lines of work for prairie nursery-
men and R. C. Berckmans, who served in
the Cuban war, discussed the future of
the nursery business iu our new posses-
sions.

There were the usual exhibits in the
corridor, principal among the displays
being those of Thos. Meehan & Sons,
Baker Bros., Stecher Lithographic Co.,
Hiram T. Jones, Benj. Chase, Dayton
Fruit Tree Label Co., Jos. Heinl, Roches-
ter Lithographing Co.. and the McMillan
Co.

It was voted to meet upon the second
Wednesday in June, 1901 at Niagara
Falls, N. Y.

The election of ofiicers resulted as
follows: President, Theodore J. Smith,
of Geneva, N. Y.; vice-president, N. W.
Hale, of Knoiville, Tenn.; secretary,
Geo. C. Seager, of Rochester; treasurer.

C. L. Yates, of Rochester; executive com-
mittee, Irving Rouse, Rochester; C. L.
Watrous, Des Moines, and E. Albertson,
Bridgeport, Ind.

Presidentelect Smith announced the
following committee appointments:

Transportation, the president, ex-officio
chairman; A. L Brooke, North Topeka,
Kans.; Wm. Pitkin, Rochester, N. Y.;
Peter Youngers, Geneva, Neb.; N. W.
Hale, Knoxville, Tenn.

Legislation, C L. Watrous, Des Moines;
N. H Albaugh, Phoneton, Ohio; Silas
Wilson, Atlantic, la.; C. J. Brown,
Rochester; R. C. Berckmans, Augusta,
Ga.

Tariff, Irving Rouse, Rochester; J. J.
Harrison, Painesville, Ohio; T.B. Meehan,
Germantown, Pa.

The following members were present
or represented:

C. L. Yates, Irving Rouse, Rochester
Lithographing Co., Allen L. Wood,
Charlton Nursery Co., Ellwanger &
Barry, Brown Bros. Co., Stecher Litho-
graphic Co., Ralph T. Olcott, Chase
Bros. Co., Allen Nursery Co., Hawks
Nursery Co., John Charlton & Sons,
J. N. Mandeville, Rochester, N. Y ; A. L.
Brooke, L. R. Taylor & Sons and Peters
& Skinner, North Topeka, Kans.; T. S.
Hubbard Co., Geo. S. Josselyn, J. H.
Clark, F. E. Schiflerli and Z. E.
Wheelock, Fredonia, N. Y.; E B. Clark,
Milford, Conn.; H. W. Wood, Rich-
mond, Va.: L. H. Manley, Buffalo;
P. Ouwerkerk, Jersey City; P. J. Berck-
mans Co., Augusta, Ga.; J. Horace Mc-
Farland, Harrisburg, Pa.; H. J. Weber &
Sons Co , Nursery, Mo.; Tennessee Whole-
sale Nurseries, Winchester, Tenn.; R.
Douglas' Sons, Waukegan, 111; W. M.
Peters' Sons, Wesley, Md.; F. W. Watson
& Co., Topeka, Kan ; Donaldson &
Gibson, Warsaw, Ky.; Arthur Bryant &
Son, Princeton, 111.; Alex. Pullen, Milford,
Del.; Gustave Klarner, Quincy, 111.; W N.
Scarff, New Carlisle, O.; Youngers & Co.,
Genera, Neb.; E. G. Mendenhall, Kin-
mundy. 111.; SedgwickNursery, Sedgwick,
Kans.; Morey & Son and C. W. McNair,
Dansville, N. Y ; A. C. Griesa & Bro.; A.
H. Griesa and C. W. Carman, Lawrence,
Kans.; S. J. Baldwin, Seneca, Kans.;
Thos. Meehan & Sons, Germantown,
Pa.; Dayton Fruit Tree Label Co., and
John Siebenthaler, Dayton, O ; D. Hill,
Dundee, 111.; Andre L. Causse, New York;
Irving Jaquay & Co., and West Michigan
Nurseries, Benton Harbor, Mich.; J. G.
Harrison & Sons, Berlin, Md.; Hiram T.
Jones and Elizabeth Nurserv Co., Eliza-
beth, N. J.; Sears, Henry '& Co., R. G.
Chase Co., H. E. Merell, and W. & T.
Smith Co , Geneva, N. Y ; Albertson &
Hobbs, Bridgeport, Ind.; Benjamin Chase,
Derry, N. H.; Greening Bros., A. M.
Pearsall and I. E. Ilgenfritz's Sons,
Monroe, Mich ; Jackson & Perkins Co.,
Newark, N. Y.; New Haven Nurseries;
New Haven, Mo.; Vaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago; August Rhotert, New York; E.
A. Riehl, Alton, 111.; Storrs & Harrison
Co., Painesville, O.; J. Wragg & Sons
Co., Waukee, la.; Edgar Sanders, Porter
& Hill and J. C. Ure, Chicago; E. M.
Buechly, Greenville, O., Joseph Heinl,
Jacksonville, 111.; C. L. Watrous, B. F.
Bonewell & Co., E. L. Watrous and
DesMoines Nursery Co., DesMoines, la.;
Henry Wallis, Wellston, Mo.; Henry
Schroeder, Sigoumey, la.; J. VanLindley,
Pomona, N. C; C. E. Baldwin & Co.,
Augusta, Mich.; Nelson Bogue, Batavia,
N. Y.; A. E. Windsor, Havanna, 111.;
Thos. E. Cashman, Owatonna, Minn.;
Hoyt Bros., Scotch Grove, la. ; J. Jenkins,
, Winona, O.; H. W. Jenkins, Boonville,

Mo.; Klehm's Nurseries, .\rlington
Heights, 111.; C. C. Nash, Three Rivers,
Mich.; Nichols & Lorton, Davenport,
la; Geo. Peters & Co., Troy, O ; H. A.
Johns and J. S. Michael, Sioux City, la..
Stark Bros., Louisiana, Mo.; G. L.
Taber, Glen St. Mary, Fla.; C. A.
Kennedy, Montrose, la. ; John R. Barnes,
West Cheshire, Conn.; Silas Wilson,
Atlantic, la.; F. H. Chappel, Oregon,
Wis.; F. N. Downer, Bowling Green, Ky. ;
W. W. Farnsworth, Waterville, C; Jos.
Foord & Sons, Auburn, N. Y.; Galeener
& Thacker, Vienna, 111 ; David Knight.
Sawyer, Mich ; N. W. Hale and Marble
City Nursery Co., Knoxville, Tenn,; H.
B. Pierce & Son, Antioch, 111 ; G. W.
Sallee and Sanders Nursery, St. Louis,
Mo.; G. A. Gamble, Fort Smith, Ark.;.
Franklin Davis Co., Baltimore; D. S.
Lake and E. S. Welch, Shenandoah, la.;
McNary & Gaines, Xenia, O.; Alabama
Nursery Co., John Eraser and W. F.
Heikes, Huntsville, Ala.; Rosedale Nur-
series, Brenham, Tex.; .-^paulding Nursery
Co., Spaulding, HI.; Hart Pioneer Nurse-
ries, Fort Scott, Kans., H. F. Hillen-
meyer, Lexington, Ky.; L. Green & Soa
Co., Perry. O ; Geo. J. Spear, Greely,
Colo.; Jewell Nursery Co., Lake Citv,
Minn.; W. E. Jones Co., Lincoln, III.; H.
Harrington, Williamsburg, la.; Geo.
Achelis, West Chester, Pa.; Peirson Bros.,
Waterloo, N. Y.; G. E. Prater, Jr., Paw
Paw, Mich.; G. S. Pickett. Clyde, 0.:
Geo. Winter, La Salle, 111.; Peter Bohlen-
der & Son and N. 11. Albaugh, Phoneton,
O.; Alpha Nursery Co., Alpha, 111.; Jacob
W. Manning, Reading, Mass., M. Bu*^-
terfield & Son, Lees Summit, Mo.; G. W.
Morahan, Sandwich, 111.; Z. K. Jewett,
Sparta, Wis.; Brewer & Stannard,
Ottawa, Kans.; E. W. Kirkpatrick, Mc-
Kinney, Tex.; W. C. Reed and II. M.
Simpson & Sons, Vincennes, Ind.; Dillon
Nursery Co., Northbranch, Kans ; Titus
Nursery Co., Nemaha, Neb.; C. E. Whit-
ten, Bridgman, Mich.; H. W. Henry,
LaPorte, Ind; R. H. Blair & Co., and
Blair & Kaufman, Kansas City, Mo.;
J. W. Stevenson, North Bend, Neb.; B. T.
Weldy, Tippecanoe City, O ; Marshall
Bros , Arlington, Neb ,' J. M. McCul-
lough's Sons, Cincinnati; Baker Bros.,
Fort Worth, Tex ; Augustine & Co. and
Custer Bros., Normal, 111.; Sherman Nur-
sery Co., Charles City, Ia.;F. C Edwards,
Coe & Converse and J. M Edwards &
Son, Fort .\tkinson. Wis ; F. S Phoenix
Bloomington, HI ; Williams & Bernardin.
Parsons, Kans.; L G. Bragg & Co. and
Central Michigan Nurserv Co., Kalama-
zoo; Olden Nurserv Co., Olden, Mo.; Wm.
Harper Warner, Chestnut Hill,Pa.; T R.
Peyton, Mexico, Mo.; A. U. A. Barnes,
Waupaca, Wis.; Elwood Totum, West
Branch, la.; H. C. Kendel, Cleveland;
J. N. Bigelow, Bangor, Mich.; M. F.
Foley, Baraboo, Wis.; F. H. Ebling,
Syracuse, N. Y.; Joseph Breck & Sons,
Boston; F. W. Taylor, Buffalo, N. Y.

CLEMATIS.

LARGE
FLOWERING.

In "20 splendid kinds, from pots (Mitdonrs; sure-
to succeed. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen.

Strong young plants of above unrivalled coUec-
tion. ^i'l doz.; $8 per 100, free by mail or express.

C. PANICULATA, fine young'plants 7fic per doz.;
$4.00 per lOU. All will make first-class, salable
stock by rail.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III.

Large Elms.

O C line specimen Elm trees 6 to 9-inch
^O caliper, 25 to 40 feet high, with well
devt'loped heads. Have been several times
transplanted and will lift with excellent
roots and balls of earth. Send for price list.

SAMUEL C. MOON, "^""(lu'J"k8^co.).PA.

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Drccr's Reliable florists' flower Seeds.

While somewhat early to start Cineraria, Primula, etc., it is much better to be a little early than late.
The strains offered below are the very finest procurable and can be depended upon to produce satisfactory results.

DREER'S PRIZE CINERARIAS.

We httvc set-n llou'-rs oT this strain measuring over three inches
ill duimett-r. Habit of plant perfect. A cood range of color.
Vi Trade Trade
Pkt. Pkt.

DREER'S I'rize Dwarf lO.eO $1.00

Tall 60 1.00 j,

We also offer a choice grade whicli is fully equal f^

to the best sent out by many Irade Pkt.

DREER'S Choice Dwarf $0.50

Tall 50

DREER'S SUPERB

GIANT CYCLAMENS.

Our straiEi of these is ixira line. We ha\e fur-
nished some of the largest growiTs in the country
with this stock and they report that they could
ask for nothing better. Per iqo Per ICXXI

Dreer's Superb Giant. Seeds. Seeds.

White $0.75 $6 00

White with carmine eve 75 6 OO

Blood Red " 75 6 00

Rose 75 6.00

Mixed 60 5.00

We also offer an extra fine strain of the resular
Cyclamen Persicum. This type is much easier to
grow than the Gisanteum. and is very satisfac-
tory. Mixed colors Trade r*kt., 15c; oz., $l.:i5.

DREER'S SUPERB

FRINGED PRIMULAS.

Our strain nf these are now grown by florists all
over the country, and always giye entire satisfac-
tion.

Our $1.00 trade packets contain from 500 to 1000
seeds each— according to variety.

Vi Trade
Pkt.
Alba Magnifies, thi' finest white. ....{'J 60

Alba, the ',ld reliable whit? 61

.65

ChUn'ick Red, the brightest of all. .

Holborn Blue, an odd shade

Kermeslna Splendens, deep crim-
son

Punctata Blcgantisslma, white

spotted crimson 60

Rosy riorn, delicate pink 60

Rubia a good bright red 60

Fern Leav«d varieties, mixed col-
ors 60

DREER'S MIXED, the flnst mix-
ture of Primula ever sent out, all
colors 60

60

60

■ftade

Pkt

$1.00

1. 00

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00
1.00
l.OO

1.00
1.00

Choice stocks of Calceolaria, Gloxinia, Pansy, etc., etc. .V full list of same will be found
offered in our current wholesale catalogue

HENRY A. DREER. 7i4 chestnut street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

ii

1900" GRADUATES

Are
UP-TO=DATE

Show their friends some of
our new Graduation Baskets,
which are also strictly up-
to-date.

You can sell them in large
numbers by just showing
them, for the quality and the
prices are irresistible.

Some lovely patterns are
just suited for outdoor roses.

Send for special price list
on these and all other season-
able florists' supplies.

Double your bank account
in June. It's easy enough if
you keep things a-humming
till Fourth of July and buy
liberally from

H. BAYERSDORFER

&C0.

SO=Se Pff. Fo*»«^l:x St.,

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

SE>E>I>S.

CHINESE PRIMROSE.

Finest large flowering fringed, sinjjle and double, thirteen varieties, mixed, 500 seeds, tl.OO; '-4 pkt., 50c.
PRIMULA OBCONICA GRAND. HYBRIDA.

The very finest of the improved Hybrid Obconicas, large flowering and choice colors, truly grand

lOCO seeds, 50c.
CINERARIA GRAND. NANA.

The finest large-flowering dwarf varieties, very showy, in choicest mixture; 1010 seeds, 50o.
PANSV, FINEST GIANTS.

The finest large-flowering varieties to be had, best colors and strong growing, mixed; 3500 seeds, $1.00
,\ packet of the grand new Forget-me-not "Triumph" added to every order.

pack

THE HOME OF
PKIMK<>>-ES.

JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.

10,000 EXCELLENT stocky 4-in. Latanias

ready for shifting, $20 per 100; $190 per JOOO.

WALTER RETZER & CO. ai.I^=Tt^TuV^s,

2045-59 Clarendon Avenue, CHICAGO.

n

ID cm I IITCOOCUO 6-in. pots (3 plants), very bushy, 24 in w*I.O0; tie.OD per Joz.

AntuA LUIlOULNo S-ln. pots O plants), very bushy, Se to so in (a,$>.00; 134.00 per doz.

VCUTIA DC! UnOCAMA -l-in. pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 15 to 18 in % 6.00 per doz.; I 50.00 per lOO

KtNIIA DtLMUntANA 6-in. pots,6 ■• 30to24in IS.OOperdoz.; 150.00 per 100

KENTIA FORSTERIANA

4-in. pots, 4 to 5
5-in. pots, 5
6-in. pots, 6

Measurements from top of pot.

15 to 18 in 4.b0 per doz.; 35.00 per 100

18 to 24 in 9.U0 per doz.; 75 00 per IO(V

28 to 30 in 15.00 per doz.; $1.25 each.

JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa.

ACALYPHA

2^2- inch i>ot;

Crimson Ramliler.

SANDERI

..-inch i.ots. $8.00 per 100.

We will have an extra
tine lot of field plants
for winter forcing.

Tlie CONARD & JONES COMPANY,

. .THE. .
JENNINGS STRAIN

FINE, STOCKY PLANTS from cold frames,

in bud and bloom, $1.50 per hundred; S13.00

per thousand.
SMALL PLANTS by mail 60 cts. per hundred.

Cash with order.
E. B. JENNINGS, Lock Box 264. Southport, Conn.

GBOWBR OF THE FINEST PALSIES.
Please mention the Antertcan Florist when wtilmg.

PANSIES

^TX/\T X'l'C! I'rom pots, Al stock, free
V X vXifl J. M from dise^ise; Lady Camp-
bell, M. Louise and Farquhar, I2..50 per ICO, $20
per 1000.

GERANIUMS, plenty of S. A. Nutt and Bruanti
at $6.00 per 100; also a few mixed at same rate;
a-in. at fe.,=)0 per 100. Mme. Saleroi, 3-in., $3..50.

ALTERNANTHERA, from flats, $2 per 100.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Please mention the American Florist 'when writing.

Coleus

EXTRA fINE
....2-INCn

Go'.den B«dder and Verschafleltii,

$1 60 per 10D, $t4.i0 orr 1000.
MIXED COLEUS. $1.35 per 100, $13.00 per 1000.
NIIXEB FUCHSIAS, $1.50 per lUO.

R. I. HART, Hackettstown, N. J.

Please mention the A merican Florist when -writing

PLEASE MENTION US TO OUR ADVERTISERS.

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June i6.

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.

At New Ycrk.

On Monday afternoon, June 11, scores
-were recorded as followrs:

Pla\or 1st .'id 3d Av

Marshall 2:.'6 150 142 17:1

Lang 177 163 166 168

J. Manda 164 167 144 155

O'Mara 166 152 113 14:!

Traendlv 1.1.3 141 137

Donlan 161 109 134 131

Burns Ill 168 118 129

Roehrs 132 119 126

Butterfield 101 1(I4 119 108

Wallace 91 85 8H

At FUtbush.

The session of June 7 vras made mem-
orable by "Mr. Riley, of whom they
speak highly," whose score ot 257 has
been exceeded but once in the bowling
club's history, and then by Eugene Daille-
douze, who holds the record at 269.
Other than this nothing very exciting
happened. The full scores were as fol-
lows:

Player 1st 2d 3d Av

Riley 155 267 149 193

E. DaiUedouze 152 141 146 146

Zeller 123 164 144

Schmutz 160 120 148 142

Prosser 138 i:)0 151 140

ButterHeld Si 110 118 134

P. Dallledouze 123 123 129 125

H. DaiUedouze 84 113 147 115

Donlan 102 131 111

■\Vocker 113 106 93 77

New Whatcom, Wash.— Geo Gibbs,
formerly at Orcas, has now located here,
at 2525 H. street. Mr. Gibbs states that
his crop ol Dutch and other bulbs again
gives promise of being a decided success.

Waynesboro, Pa.— Henry Eichholzhas
secured eight acres of finely situated land
for $2,500 and in early autumn will
erect thereon a new range of strictly
up-to-date glass, designing it to be the
best plant in the Cumberland valley.

sooo

Lady Campbell Violets.

strong:, Ht'althy Stock Plants,

$4.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1000.
H. A. JAHN, New Bedford, Mass.

NEW DAHLIAS^^

Largest and most complete collection of
new and superior varieties true to name.
Write for special prices on list of wants.
Also High Grade Mixed Dahlias and Dahlias
under Separate Colors.

W. P. PEACOCK, Atco, N. J.

Edward B. Jackson,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only.

In any quantity, for the least money.

STAMFORD.

NEW CROP

CONN.

PANSIES

WORTH
RAISING

SMALL PLANTS ALL SOLD. None
left but tl--\v('rini: plants from
field at $2 00 PER 100 and up.

O. SOLTAU &. CO..

199 Crant Ave.

JERSEY CITY, N. J.

ROSES and GANNAS.

Am. Beauties, 3-inch, .'fi6.00 i>er 100. Pres. Carnot.

3-inch, $6.00 p4T 100. Souv. de Wootton, 4-inch,

$7.00 per 100.
Paul Bruant, deep red; Chas. Henderson : A.

Ferrier, bronze; F. Vaughan; started plants,

16.00 per 100

ROBERT F. TESSON. West Forest Park, St. Louis.

GERANinMS, mixed, 2-inch Per 100, $3,50

HDMULCS var. (.Jap. Hop),3-in.... " 3 00

COB iKA scandens, 2-in •' 3.00

SWEET ALYSSDM Little Gem, 2-in. " 3.00
SELAGINELLA Dent., strong. 2-in. •• 1.60
E. I. RAMfLINCS, QUAKERTOWN, PA.

^m.^~^ Northern Ferns

NOW READY, $1.00 per 1000. LAUREL FES-
TOONING, 4c to 6c pf-r yard. Best goods always.

CROWL FERN CO., Millington. Mass.

CHRYSANTHEHUnS

Cullingsfordii Mrs. Jerome Jones

Clory of Pacific Mrs- S. T. Muraock

Ivorv Mme. F. Bergmann

Minerva Rose Owen

Mrs. J. C. Whilldin The Queen

And other varietie;, from3!4-in. pnts, 13.00 per 100.

SEMPLE and VICTORIA plants from seed
bed. 2.^c per ICO, $3.00 per 1000.

Cash With Order

R. VINCENT JR. & SON, White Marsh, Md.

FIELD GROWN ROSES. CLEMATIS,

Ornamental Shrubs, Twining Shrubs, Etc.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., ^'e-vTy^Tk'

Our travpllng representallve. Mr .1. Austin Sha^v
la now In the vicinity of Pliil»delphl« and we shall
be pleased on request to bave blm call upon any pros-
pective pu»'chaf>er8.

^"^..THEMOON

Company

For J Trees, Shrubs, Vines,
Your I and Small Fruits.

Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free.

THE WM. H. MOON CO.,
Morrisville, Pa.

American Florist Advts.

5.

THE SXOKRS &. HARRISON CO., Box 935 . PAIiNESVIliliE:, OHIO.

Leadlnc Amcrlran NDrRprfmon, orrer one of Ibe noNt Complete Assortments or

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, BULBS, ETC.

46 Tears. 44 CrreenhouseH. 1000 Acres, Correspondenoe Solicited. Catalog P^^c

Hi use tnnilion thr Atnt'y ican Flomt ztlten :

t thug.

mtitiuWiiMttiHiMiitiMWiiiii^HitMWiimNiMMHi^

I>]RIOK IvIST.

ROSES.

Beauties, long perdoz., ,t3.00— 14.00

medium •' 1.60—3.00

short •• 1.00—

Brides and Maids per 100, 4.00— 5.00

Meteor •• li. 00— 6.00

Perles " 4.00 —

Roses, seconds " 3.00—

CARNATIONS.

Standard sorts, select per 100, $1.60—

Fancy. '■ ■• 2.00—3.00

MISCELLANEOUS.

Pajonies perdoz., $ ..'iO— .75

Harrisii $8.00 per 100. '■ 1.25-

Callas " 1. Bo-
Mignonette " .2.5—

Valley per 100, 3.00— 4.00

SweetPeas " .40— .60

Mareuerites " .50—

Cornflower *' .40 —

DECORATIVE.

Asparagus per strinj;. $ .50—

Galax, green and brou/.e, per lOOO,

SI. 50 per 100, .20

Ferns $2.00 per 1000, " .25

Ferns, Maiden Hair, choice.. . '■ .75 —

Smilax per dozen, 2.00—

PRICES SUBJECr TO CHANGE WITHOtT NOTICE.
ALL STOCK BILLED AT MARKET RATES.

The QUESTION of QUALITY

At certain seasons of the year it is a matter
of more or less difl&culty to secure strictly
higli grade cut flowers. We handle the
cuts of several of the largest growers of the
best grades of American Beauty, Tea Roses
and Carnations. If you need select stock
now, or at any time, write, telephone or
telegraph.

E. C. AMLLNG,

32-34-36 Randolph Street.

CHICAGO.

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWERS.

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1419

PAEONIES

:?:

m

■•2;:;

We have in storage enough Paeonies to
enable us to meet every call for these
most popular flowers for commence-
ment exercises, enough, in fact, to fill
all orders up to July 4, of best quality,
and we guarantee them to ship any-
where and arrive in condition for use.

m

PRICE M to ^5
per 100.

K[NNICOn BROS. CO.

43=44 East Randolph St.,
CHICAGO.

CIT fLOWER

PRICE LIST.

Per doz.

Beauties, long $3. 00 to 14.00

medium.... 2.00 to 3.00

short 75 to 1.00

Per 100.

Perle S.OOto 4.00

Bride, Bridesmaid ., . 3.00 to 5.00

Meteor 3.00 to 6.00

Roses, our ael.. ass't., 3.00
Carnations, extra se-
lect fancy 2.00

Fancy stock- 1.25 to 1.75

Medium Grade l.OOto 1.50

WE BEAT

THE WORLD

ON

Wire Work

ClT fLOWER

PRICE LIST.

Per 100

Smilas $15.00 to $18.00

Callasand Uarrisii.. 10.00

Daisies ,tO to 1.00

Mignonette 1.00

Lilyot the Valley... 4.00

Alyssum 25

Sweet Peas 40 to .75

P.-eonies 4.00 to 5.00

Corn Flower 40

Common Fern, 25c per 100, $2 pr. M.

^filM(^wwtm^^W^iH»^(#^f»^>^(^l^fWl(f»ifl^fw^^^(l»:(M

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The American Florist.

June 16^

Special Prices

FOR TEN DAYS ONLY.

GERANIUMS— ChoiL^st vMri'^tics, true to name.

Bruanti, b^st scarlet beddiT iu quantity, S. A.

Nutt. Beaute Poitevme, Mrs. E. G. Hill, L:i

Favorite, White Swan. Mrs. .7. M. Garr. Ur.

Jacobia. Frances Perkins. Mme. Bruant, Mme.

Jaulin and others, »2 25 per 100; |30 00 per lOOii,

strong 214-in.; strong -4-10.. 5c. Rose Geraniums,

strong 2i4-in.. $2.00; strong 2-in.. $1.50. Mme.

Salleroi. strong 2-in. $1 .50.
25,000 2'/..inch ROSES— Brides, Meteors, Maids,

Perles and Woottons. *:!.00 per 100; $30 per 1000.

Kaiserin and Golden Gate, $1.G0 per 100. Thi.s

stock is strictly first class.
Double Fringed PETUNIAS— Hendersons and

Dreer's famous varieties, true to name, stroni;

2-in. $1.50.
COLEUS— Fancy sorts, separate colors, strong

2-in. $1.50.
AQERATUM, Princess Pauline— 2-id. $1.50.
FUCHSIAS— Choicest varieties, 2-in. $1.50,
ALTbKNANTHbKA- Red and Yellow, strong

3-in, $l..50. ^ . ^_ ^„

ALVSUM and SALVIAS-Strong 3-in. $1 50.
aiANT COnbf ASTERS- Pure white and mixed

colors, 2-in. $1.50.
If you are in need of plants for stock, order a/ oHCf,

with the cash, please,

SOUTH SIDE FtORAl CO., SprlngfleHI. III.

GRAFTED ROSES,

American Beauty, Kaiserin, Golden
Gate, $10 per 100.

OWN ROOTS, sE^f°

Golden Gate, Kaiserin, Meteor,
strong stock readv for 3i4-in- pots,
$4 perKO, $36 per 1000,

S. J. REITER, Westerly, R. ».
SURPLUS STOCK

300 GRAFTED BRIDES from 4-in pots
at lOc. Also

150 MAIDS, grafted, from 3-in, pots, same
figure. Inquire of

JOY & 50N, Nashville, Tenn.

POTTED VIOLET CUTTINGS.

Clear of all diseases, of the dittereut varieties.

FARQCHAR per 1000, $30.00

CAMPBELL " 1500

PRINCESS OF WALES " 12.50

LAUY HCME, field grown plants, " 15.00

Mo ey muBi accompany all orders.

No California tor sale now.

GREEN SPRINGS FLORAL CO.,

Louisa County, Waldrop P. P., Va.

VEGETABLE PLANTS.

Per 1000

CABBAGE. I''l:'t Dutch and others $1-00

CAULIFLOWER H. Early Snowball 150

PEPPtRS Bullnose Kutiv King 150

BRUSSELS Sprouts 1 00

All Fine, Large Plants, Ready to Plant Out.

J. C. SCHMIDT, - Bristol, Pa.

Chrysanthemums

Ivory, Bounaflon, Mrs. Boblneon, Merr Monarch,

Bloodgood, from 2-ln. pots $1 75 per 100 115 per 10(10.

CASH H. OA-»N & SON, WentflMld, N. V.

BOSTON FERN ^i^^i^..

L. n. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchester. Mass.

GARDENING

This Is the paper to recommend to your
customers, the leading horticultural

journal in America for amateurs

•2.00 Per Year. Sample Copies Free.

Liberal terms to florists who take snbsortptlons.

THE 6ARDENIN6 CO. mohqjlbjjs; CHICAGO.

I^An advertiser feels better when he
knows he is getting direct returns for his
money. Mention the American Florist.

Young Beauty and
Rose Plants

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WE OFFER ♦

The followiog stock, subject to pre- X

vious sale. Plants are first ♦

class in every way. J

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Per 100 Per It 00

3000 Am. Beauties, 2-in. pots, $6 00 JSO.CO

4000 Meteors " " 3.C0 25,00

3000 Bridesmaids... " " 3 00 25.00

4000 Brides " " 3 00 25.00

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A.1X Ortlers -win t»^ Slnlj»i>e>ca ^rotxi Hi:lx3.sd^le

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

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76 and 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAQO, ILL.

Greenhouses, Hinsdale, III. X
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BRIDESMAID ROSE PLANTS!

I have still left a few thousand
in 2-inch pots in splendid con-
dition. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^

STEPHEN MORTENSEN.(N arPhiipSOUTHAMPTON. PENNA.

ggggggggggggggggggggggjj

r^arnations

^^ ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Per 100 I'er 1000

Gov. Griggs $3.00 $15.00

Leslie Paul 2.00 15.00

Gold Nugget 100 7.50

McGowan 75 5.00

Nivea 75 5.00

METEOR ^ pe, per

BRIDESMAiD ( iro 11 on

DninF > S^-in. pots. J3 00 .125.00

BHIUt I 3 •' ■■ 4 00 35.00

LA fRANCE )

AMERICAN BEAUTIES, lifted from

benches, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per lOOO.

The above is all clean, strong stock, ready
for planting, no better to be had.

I GEORGE REINBERG, t

I 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. ♦

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ROSE PLANTS

Per 100

Am. Beauty, 3-in. pots $7.00

a-^-in. pots 5,00

Bride, Bridesmaid, Perle, Meteor, Golden
Gate, 3-in. puts, J4 per 100, $35 per 1000;
2y,-in. pots, $3 per 100, $25 per 1000.

PETER REINBERG,

51 Wabash Ave

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FIRST-CLASS STOCK.

Per 100

American Beauties, 2y2-\n $5.00

American Beauties, 3-in 7 00

Bridesmaids, 3-in 4.00

Brides, 3-in 4 CO

ALLEN & OCKERLUND,

114 Winona Ave. CHICAGO, ILL.

ROSES

and CARNOT nOS6 PmlllS

$2.50 PER HUNDRED.

Out of 2;^-in. Pots. Fine Stock.

COLE BROS., ^ Peoria, III.

Plt^aif ntfntion Ou' A nu'i icatt /'In) isl ^.tfirH ii^rtting.

Grown for our own planting,
and we guarantee them to be
STRICTLY A No. 1 in every
particular. We have surplus of
2000 Bridesmaids, 500 Beau-
ties, 300 Meteors, 25o Perles,
150 Kaiserins, all in 3-inch, at
$3.50 per 100; Beauties, $4.50
per 100.

a. VAN BOCHOVE & BRO.,

KALAMAZOO, MICH.

BRIDES and MAIDS,

2V^in., ready for a 3-in. shift

CASH $3 00 a 100,

WITH ORDER. $25.00 a (000.

J. B. HEISS,

The Exotic Nurseries. DAYTON, 0.

Pha^e mt-rjion the A merican Floriit when ut iting.

TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THE AD.

tgoo.

The American Florist.

1421

1500 KAISERINS
1500 LA PRANCE

T

2io-inch Pots,
At Special Prices.

2000 BRIDESMAIDS, 3-in. pots.

5000 " Z'/t "

1500 " 2

500 GOLDEM GATE, 2'A "

500 METEORS, Z/i "

1500 PERLES, 3

3000 " Z'A "

2000 Fine Bedding GERANIUMS,

Pink, Red and Salmon.

3000 Yellow Queen, Verschaffeitii
and Golden Redder COLEUS.

1000 2inch SMILAX.

23 Houses, 60,000 Feet of Glass.

THIS IS ALL Ai STOCK.

We believe in shiftin*,' yiunif;: roses often. All
stock ofTered in 2i^-iuch'pots has been shifted
from 2-iu. and is equal to most stock advertised as
3-in., and when we send it out is well established.

We guarantee satisfaction. Send $1 00 for sam-
ples of what you want; this way you get enough
to tell what you are buying. Money back if you
are not pleased. Write

GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III.

Piease mention the Amey:ca?i Florist ivhen luriting.

ROSE PLANTS

Good,

Healthy

Stock.

BRIDESMAIDS

K4ISERI^S

BRIDES

PERLES

3-inch,

$4 per 100,

)$35 per 1000.

2y2-in.,
1 $3 per 100,
)$25 per 1000.

C^slrk ■Wltti Order.

Martin A. Magnuson,

3309 N. Western Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Perles=Perles

Some very choice strong 3-in and
21/4-in. Pedes for the first coiners.
Fine stock for early flowers

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

ROSES.^

Kroiii 2-iii. pots, $3 per 100, J26 per 1000; 500
;it 1000 rate. Golden Gate, Perle, Bride
and Bridesmaid, La France, ^Vootton. etc.

GeraDium, strony plnnts from 3-in. pots assorted.

$3 per 100. Rose Qeranlum, Heliotrope :ind

noonvine, 13 per lOO

('.\9B With <^Tii)Er..

JOSEPH HEINL, Jacksonville, III.

SURPLUS STOCK

50 iiir^"' 4-inrh Geraniums, Double Gen. Grant.
in bud and bloom, He each. 1000 large trans-
plant-^-d Tomrito Plans. Beauty, 2oc per 100, $2.00
per KOO. Pepper Plants Ruby K ng, 2)c per 100,
$1.50 per 1000. Asters, S^-mple's. White, Shell Pink,
Lavender, separate co ors, 25c per 100, $2 per 1000.
Cash Pleask.

MRS. GRISWOLD, Worthington, O.

FORCING ROSES

GILT-EDGED
STOCK,

GROWN FROM
SELECT WOODj*
AND WILL
SATISFY THE
MOST CRITICAL
BUYER.

3-inch Pots. Per 100 Per 1000

AM. BEAUTY $9.00 $80.00

PERLE 6.00 50.00

BRIDESMAID 6.00 50.00

BRIOE 6.(10 50.00

METEOR 6 00 50.00

KAISERIN A. VICTORIA 6.00 50.00

LIBERTY 40.00

This stock is now in extra fine growing condition, ready for ^
immediate planting. TERMS CASH WITH
ORDER or satisfactory reference.
Address ^ ^ ^

5. ALFRED BAUR, s

UCCE5S0R TO
ENRY A. MEMEYER,

E>I»IK, F»A..

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LAST
CALL

8,000 METEOR ROSES

FROM 2;<-IN. POTS.

it yWlSHING to clean out to make room for planting, will offer above

a "^ for $20 per thousand. Also have left

I S,000 :Brlcies, S5^=in. r»ots.

AT $25 PER THOUSAND.

This stock is A J in every respect and as good as any we have sent out,
which has given general satisfaction.

J. A. BUDLONQ, randSst CHICAGO.

I ROSE PLANTS

AMERICAN BEAUTY

METEOR -----

BRIDE ------

BRIDESMAID -----

PERLE ------

AMERICAN BEAUTY, lifted from benches -

AI STOCK. BEST IN MARKET.

Per 100 Per 1000

2V2-in. $5.00 $45.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.50

25 00
25.00
25.00
30.00
35.00

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORGING ROSES, Eii^?

Fully equal to those sent out the last eight years, fl st cla-s and perfectly health^ In every respeot.
Only seltctfd growtn f'-om flowering shoots used In propavatl' g.
WOOTTON, LA FRANCE, AMERICAN BEAUTY, PRESIDENT CARNOT,

J-lcch pots »s CO per 100 l-lnch pots, f 13 DO per 100.
METEOR. KAISERIN, SUN'^ET, BRIDESMAID, BONSILENE, MERMET,

PERl.ES, CONTiER. NIPHETOS, BELLE SIEBRECHT, MME. HOSTE, BRIDE.
;)-lnch pots, t7 CO per 100. 4-lnch pots. $10 00 per 100

1422

The American Florist.

June 16^

LOOK

I AUCTION SALE OF PLANTS

I on JUNE 16. 10 a. m. to 5 p. m.

ROSES, from 3-inch pots, nice, healthy plants,
Bride, Bridesmaid, LaFrance, Meteor, Perle,
Kai'ierin, Am, Beauty and Hermosa,
SOLANDMS, from SK-in. pots. HYDRANGEAS,
from2Vi-in. pots. BEGONIAS, PALMS, FERNS,
DRAC.ENAS, from 3-in. pots. Good stock.
A lot of bedding plants— FEVERFEW, COLEUS,
GERANIUMS, S. SAGE. D. PETUNIAS, VER-
BENAS, LOBELIAS, FOCIISIAS, and a lot of
miscellaneous plants.

I must sell these plants to make room to rebuild
all my houses. It you cannot attend in person
send your bid by mail to me, and will try and pur-
chase what you'want, and ship you on Monday C.
O D. subject to vour examination at express office;
if not satisfactory, return at my expense. Terms
cash. Take Darby cars on Walnut St. for

M. F. LaROCHE, Agt., Collingdale, Pa.

FLORISTS' ORCHIDS

The Finest and Largest Stock

in the world.

C AHinFD ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and
O/I1IULK BRUGES, BELGIUM.

Send for List of Commercial Varieties.

A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St.. N. Y.

j^(->S ECa9« Briites, Maids, Meteors and Golden

Gatet estra flne clean Krowins stock, 4-in., J6.00
per 100; 3-in., $4,00 per 100.
GERAN UMi. S. A. Nutt and others; 214-in.. $2.50
per 100; 3-in., »4A)0 per 100; 4-in., $1^.00 per UlO.
ASPARAGUS Plumosus seedlings. J3.00 per 100.
Sorengerii seedlings, $2.50 per 100.
NEP COROATA COMPACTA, 3-in., $.5.00 per 100;
from bench, tine, $25.00 per 100.

\|r. Mentor

4»htn.

Orchids ! W'

We have in transit and due shortly: Laelia
purpurata, ' . grandis teneb'Osa and Oncidium
Varicosum Rogersii. oiihandwe have Cat-
tleya Percivahlana, C. Massiae, Laelia anceps
and L. autumnalis. .,,,„.,,t >, i

LAGER & HURRELL, "'Jmm't. n. j.

Orchid Ornwer« and Impnrtera.

Geraniums.

Double white, 4-inch pots, $6.00
per 100, strong plants, two flowers
and buds

J. ENSWEILER, "=^=</^x"Jsi£l§.S?^''

CASH PLEABE. Carl Hagenburger,

CARNATIONS!

F. Dorner &, Sons Co.,

LA FAYETTE, IND.

WM. MURPHY

Wholesale Carnation Grower

station F, CINCINNAII, OHIO.

From flats, bv mail 50.- per 100; $4.00 per 1000

" 2-inch $1.50 " $1300

Hydrangeas, 5-inch pots $3.00 per doz.

" . 4-inch pots 2.00 "

" Rooted cuttings, $1.25 per lOd; $10 per 1000

Large flowering Canna roots 81.00 per 100

Send for samples. Cash with the order.

FRED BOERNER, Cape May City, N. J.
Gt, M. O^AIVK.

strong rooted cuttinKs from soil, $4.00 per lOo.
Cash with order, please.
H. L. PHELPS, Springfield. III.

rwn CARNATIONS

Orders booked now for fall deliviTy,

GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich.

Chrysaathemums.

Now iB the time to plant them. We ofTer extra
flne. vigorous plants from 2 and 2H-'n. p'lts.
Kverybody likes them. They are so strong and
healthy that they surprise all of our new cus-
tomers: onr old customers, of course, always
know what to expect, but even they occasion-
ally tell us that our stoct Is getting better all
the time. Following Is a partial list:

EARLY. Per 100

Ivory »3.00

,M. Henderson .... 3.00

Geo. S. Kalb 3.00

Merry Monarch . . . 3.00

Willowbrook 4.00

M. de Montinort... 3.00
Mrs. J. Whilldin.. 3.00

John K. Shaw 5.00

Golden Trophy.... 3 00
Glory of the PaciBc 3.00

LATE. Per 100

Mrs. J. Jones...... $4 00

Liberty 4.00

Merry Xmas 4.00

.Vutumn Glory — 3.00

E. Dailledouze.... 4.U0

Goldrn Wedding.. 4.00

In addition to the above we have alarge list of new and

other leading standard sorts. Send for complete list.

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Fid.

MIDSEASON Per 100
Major Honnaffon. .*3.00

Wm. Simpson 3.00

V. Morel 3.00

G. W. Childs 4.00

11. W. Longfellow 3.no
Mrs. Murdock .... 3.00
Mrs T. L. Park... fi.OO

Black Hawk 4 OO

Mrs. C. H. Pierce. 3.00
Mrs. H. Robinson. 3,00

Niveus 3.00

LATE. Per 100

Nagoya 6.00

.Veno 6.00

Adula 3.00

H.irry Balsley .... 3 00
Mrs. Baer 8 00

SMILAX,

$1.50 per 100, $15 per 1000.

Asparagus Plumosus,

From 3-in. Pots,

Ready July ISth,

$6 per 100, $50 per 1000.

You will make no mistake in sending me your
order; this stock is of the same high quality as
that furnished last season. Samples furnished to
new customers if desired.

ALBERT IVI. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

New Double Begonia
Semperflorens

(Lemoines New Double Begonias).

BOULE DE NEIGE. double white,
NANCY, double light pink.
GLOIRE DU MONTET. double pink,
TRIOMPHE OE LORRAINE, double cerise
or cherry color, or very dark pink.

35c each; the set for $1.00, free by mail.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

Wyndmoor,

Montgomery Co. PA.

Money Order Office,

Chestnut HiN.
Sta. H.Philadelphia.

DRACAENA INDIViSA and VINGA VARIE6ATA

Per 100
4-in. pot Draca-nas (flne stocky plants) — $10.00

'lyi " Vinca Variegata Vines 'IM

Plants " " " from fiats.. 1.50

Rooted cuttings of Coleus, Crimson Verschaffeltii,
Golden Queen and Mixed, 7,=>c per 100.

Cash With Order or C. O. U.
WM. A. CLARK & SON. 59 State St.. Watertown. N. Y.

VINCA VAR.

From SW-in. pots per 100, J3.50

'• 4 ■■ •• " 6.00

•• 6 " •' " 15.00

-VIso several hundred GERANIUMS, strong, with

bulbs and flowers, Irom 4-in. pots. 16.00 per 100.

i'A^H WlTU okdek.

GEO. BISCHOFF, Ann Arbor, Mich.

""'IIgSnia" "'" CALEDONIA

(A pure white variety of Begonia Gloire de Lor-
raine.) Certificated at R. H. ,S. London, Edinburgh,
Manchester, Wolverhampton, CardilT, Notting-
ham, Stockport, Liverpool, York, Dundee and
Aberdeen. For all particulars regarding this sur-
passingly Grand, STEiiLiNa Novelty apply to

JOHN FORBES, Nurseryman, HAWICK. Scotland.

Chrysanthemums.

FOR ALL
-PURPOSES.

NOVELTIES

And STANDARD

VARIETIES.

5end Us a List of Your Wants for
LOWEST CASH PRICES.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

Last Call.

Per 100

10.000 Coleus, named, our selection. .2^( in.. $1.60

5,000 Geraniums, named and mxd., 2!-4 " .. 2.00

500 Maidenhair Fern 2!4 " . . 4.00

3,000 Iresines, red and yellow '2^ " .. 1.50

1,000 Alternanthera, large-leaved. .8V4 " •■ 1 50

1.000 Red Vernon 2;-4 " .. 1.50

1.000 Erfordi ' 2>i ." .. 1.50

2,000 Begonias, mix 9d 2« " .. 1.50

500 Lygodium Scandens, climbing

fern 3V4 " .. 4.00

1,000 Fuirhsias, mixed 2M " .. 1.50

300 Asparagus plumosus 7 " .. 20.00

The Morris Floral Co.,

CABBAGE. CABBAGE.

H. Succession. Early and Late, Flat Dutch,
Drumhead Savoy and other varieties, field
grown plants, I5c per lOO, $1.00 per 1000, $8.50
per lO.COO.

White Plume. Golden Self Blanchini;, Giant
Pascal, New Rose and other varieties; 10 acres
will soon be ready; 15c per 100, fi.OO per 1000.
$8.50 per 10,000. (Large enough now for trans-
planting at 75c per 1000).

.stone. Paragon, Roval Red and other varie-
ties, field grown, 15c per 100, *1.00 per 1000,
$8 50 per 10.000.
.\ny of tlie above plants by mail, add 10<* per 100.
Cash With Oi:dek.

R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White IHarsIt, IMd.

XXX STOCK

Special Offer for Immediate Orders.

CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS 6IGANTEUM—

Kiuest strain in thf world. Now ready to
ship: a splendid stock of plants in four trut-
colors, red. white, pink and white with red
center, from 3i4-inch pots, $4.00 per lOO;
$35.00 per 1000. 350 at the 1000 rate. Send
m your order at once if you want to secure-
selected st(ick.
ALL STOCK GUARANTEED A No. 1.

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

Aster Plants.

OSTRICH FEATHER, (iUEEN OF THE
MARKET, SEMPLE'S, VICTORIA, VICE'S
and TRUFFADT'S PERFECTION. Fine
plants, grown from the best seed in the mar-
ket, 35c per 100; 300 for $1.00; $2.50 per 1000.

Smilax.

Fine, strong Seedlings from Flats, 50c per
100, $3.00 per 1000.

J. C. SCHMIDT, BRISTOL, PA.

Please mention the American Florist "when wrtling.

VERY CHEAP -; r"

In 2, 3 and 4-in. pots. Also strong yuu^ Smilax.
Plants. ROSES— Brides. Maids, Meteors, Perles.

Trices on application. Address

J. N. KIDD, Florist, St. Joseph, IMo.

igoo. The American Florist. 1423

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The American Florist Company's

TR4DE DIRECTORY

IS THE ONLY PIBLICATION WHICH GIVES

Complete lists of the Florists, Nurserymen

and Seedsmen of the United States and

Canada, corrected annually and

arranged both alphabeti=

cally and by states

and towns.

NEW FEATURES

Added in the edition for 1900 are lists of the gardeners or

superintendents of private estates, experiment station

horticulturists, landscape architects and

horticultural supply concerns.

THIS INDISPENSABLE VOLUME OF 387 PAGES, BOUND <l; _ „ „
IN BOARDS, IS DELIVERED POSTPAID ON RECEIPT OF •P^»OU.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A.

1424

The American Florist.

Junr 1 6,

Buffalo.

THE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES OF |UNE MAKE
TRADE FAIR.— PLENTY OF STOCK BUT
LITTLE THAT IS GOOD. — A DIFFERENCE
IN THE MORNING. — NOTES.

Trade has been fair for June, tfie month
of the bride and the sweet girl graduate.
There is an abundance of stock but it is
of only ordinary quality, although there
are still some very good carnations to be
had. The indoor crop ot sweet peas has
practically disappeared with the last few
days of warm weather, but outdoor peas
have made their appearance, so that
there is little danger of any failure in
supply. There is every indication of the
approach of that period of lassitude
which generally arrives at the close of
the commencement season.

However, there are some wakeful per-
sons in our ranks. Commission-man
Kasting's morning hour was 9:30 but
Park Commissioner Kasting and Benedict
Kasting arrive at 8. It is a mooted
question as to whether it is the official
or household duties which cause the "dif-
ference in the morning."

Horticultural features are fast taking
shape at the Pan-American Exposition
and Messrs. Ulrich and Scott are very
busy. The latter has been in the west
for a few days.

Recent visitors were E. C. Ludwig,
Allegheny, Pa., and Max Beattus, Day-
ton, O. W. A.

Des Moines, la.— Wm. G. Newell, fore-
man for W. L. Morris has rented Fred.
Gadsby's establishment, Oakdale Green-
houses, at Eau Clair, Wis., and will
shortly assume the management.

CAPE FLOWERS CYCAS LEAVES

90c per pound.

Haw or prepared.

Prepared Palm Leaves \

all Tartetles,
; alBO raw or

pressed
ready for palotlnR. Fan Halms. Arecas,
Cbamadoreas. Date Palms, llva (irasses.
Milk Weeds, Artlfkial Flowers and
Smllax. Lowest Prices— Largest Stock.

FLORIDA NAT. PROCUCT8 CO..
Box 373. Indianapolis. Ind.

Invalid Appliance Co.,
COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS

■Tta* klod liut Hk*r 1*11 ipvt."
Ir jour sctdtoiaa donn't handle thim.

Smllax 8trtD(:1nR made easy
by the use of

MEYER

GREE^ SILKALI^E

/Just the shade olthefoliage.
Samples and prices free.

JOHN C. MEYER <C CO.,

80-84 Kingston St. BOSTON, MASS

For sale by leading Florists.

KIFT'S

PATENT

Adjustable Vase Holders

No. 1 — BraBB, nlckled. 4 feet Iodk. f, claaps to each rod.
Price complete (with preen or white tumblerB) $2 25.
Price complete (with ureen or white cornucopia vases)
$2 50. No. 2 —Heavy 4 ft. rod brasBed and nickeled,
with three clasps for 6 to ti-ln pots, each, tl .75.

KlftB patent rubber capped Flower Tubes, ^-in.
diameter, per 100, $3 50.

JOSEPH KIFT & SON, Florists,
1735 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Fenp.

Universal Insecticide

For Flowerfl, Trees
and Anlmala.

Recommended and in uie
by the foremost florislB and
nurserymen in the land.
For Sale at the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. GO.

NIAOARA FALLS, N. Y.

i rinley Rotary Lawn Rake.

Something New.

I k..

'Pai'a: Wfi (a.n KaIvE Vol u Lawn.

THIS IS A CUT
SHOWING THE

FINLEY

LAWN

RAKE

IN OPERATION

The mower and reaper
succeeded tl^e Bcvthe: the
thresher succeeded the
tlall— but never uiitt! now
has a machine been In-
vented to take the place
of the antiquated Imnd
rake The machine his
arrived. Thle Is It. VOU
NBED IT.

5 A THOROUGHLY Uumble and reliable machine, to follow the lawn mower. It takes up uU m^

5 ■** the tirass. either lonj; or short; twif^s, leavi'S and small loose Utter of any kind, stones in- g

5 eluded, that a HAND rake would nnt touch. A man can rake three times as fast as with ahand g

§ rake. %W^A. CHILD can run it. J

5 Just the thing to fight crab srass. Send for Particulars. £

5 It will save its cost in (30 days on any good lawn. ^

I ^^FINLEY LAWN RAKE CO., I

I JOLIET. ILLINOIS. f

When writing mention American Florist.

Importer. Jobber and
Manufacturer of

Sigmund Geiler,

S.gl,?b\'S3 Florists' Supplies,

Braids for American Manufacture.

Metal Goods. Moss-Wreathes. Capi' Flowers,
Immortells. Chenille, 'rinfoil, Dovs, Baskets,
Sheaves, Vases, Jardinieres, Ferndishes,
Novelties, etc.
108 W. 3Sth St . near 0th Ave., NEW YORK.

REED & KELLER,

Manufacturers Flofists' DeSIgHS.

aVsir"" Florists' Supplies.

THE MOWER

THAT will KILL ALL IHL WtEOS IN YOUR UWN5.
If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to
seed, and cut your grass without breaking the
small feeders of roots, the grass will become thick
and weeds will disappear. The Clipper will do it.
I^^Send for circulars and prices.

122 W. 25th St.,

NEW YORK CITY.

Standard .^ft^

FLOWER

Pots

It your greenhouses are within 500 miles o<'
the Capitol, write us; we can save you money-

W. H. ERNEST,

28th and M Streets N. E. WASHINGTON. D. C.

Please mention the Aynerican Florist -when ivritine

HEADQUARTERS

COCOA FIBRE.
SHEEP MANURE,
BONE all grades,
IMPORTED SOOT,

SPHAGNUM aod
GREEN MOSS,
RUSTIC WORK, all kinds,
CUY'S FERTIIIZER.

DINNE & CO., 18^5",! New York.

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES.

LVANS' IMPROVED

V£MmAnMC\
APPAPAFUS 'i

gvAirf/f c/rrMACMmfwom.

.* ■^•.<r-r>^' RICHMOND^ *NU

CLIPPER LAWN MOWER CO., ''-"p-^?""-

Hease mention the American Florist when u-riling.

I™ Regan Printing House

NURSERY

SEED

nORISTS

CATALOGUES

87-91 Plymooth Place,
j» jt,^ CHICAG0.3» j» j»

Please mention the American Florist when soiling

i Holds Class
Firmly

* See the Point »"

The Van Rejpcr Per-

^ feet Glftzlne Polnl. are

. the best. No riehts or
< lefte. Boi of 10(0 point.

75 cents, postpaid.
4 IIENKT A. DKEEK,
4 714 Ch.itODt Ht., Phil.., P..

r&- OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1900 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU

PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS.-«l

ipoo.

The American Florist.

1425

lEW OEPRRTURE-'

'VENTILATING f\PPL)aNCE.'

Best and Cheapest on arth

Ml PICTER.
MR. EDITUR:

i send u mt lates fotograf jist to let u se how i luk disgized
like a gintelman. I borrered the stove pipe frum the mayer uv our vilage, an i am so tifcled with how i lok in
it that I kant be happy if i dont hav one tew keep, i find i kin git a putty gud one at our pawn shop fur
$3.00 an 65 cts, an if i kin sel a lot uv mi KOIE SAVIN BILERS an Nl DEPARTIRE VENTILATIN KONTRAFSHINS
an EYERLASTIN HINGES im a goin to bi it tew ware to the Posey Kounty fare ncx fal with semanthe jane an
the kids.

Mi name wil then be, Hon. J. D. Carmody Esqr frum Evansville Ind whitch is klose tu Posey kounty.

Gardeners' Chronicle.

A Weekly Illustrated Journal.

Bbtablishid 1841.

The "0ABDKNBR8' CHRONICLK" has been fOR
OT«B Fim- Ybaks thb Leading Journal of its
olABB. It has achieved this position becanse, while
ipeolally devotlnK Itself to supplying the dally reqalre-
ments of Kardeners of all olaases, muoh of the Infor-
mation fnmlBhed Is of such general and permanent
Talne, that the '0AKDBNEB8' CHBONICLB' It
looked np to as the standard authoritt on the
■abjeots of which It treats.

Bnbsorlptlon to the United States, t4.2(l per rear.
Bemlttanoes to be made payable to B. Q. COVH.

OTticm:—

41 Wellington St., Coven Garden. London, England.

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.

MoUer's Deutsche Gartner Zeitung ii published
weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription $3.00
per annum, including postage. Sample copiei;free.

TudwidKoIIer-Trfurh
FRUIT AND FLOWER PLATES

Seed Packets and Supplies of all kinds (or
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN

SKlSriD ■WQf'EL FI1.ICE LIST.
Stock Cuts. 10c. per square Inch. Hnfirraving by all
proceBHes. PrlntlnR and Lithographing. Illustrated
CatalOhrues a specialty.

VREDENBURB &, CO., Rochester, N. Y.

We like to have you tell our adveiiiisers
that yon read our paper.

11^

Write, telegraph or teJephone. ^

GALAX LEAVES iSllltSt i^r°een%V5?'pTK. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS ^""'JJel'nf'.Mfi .oo. |
FANCY FERN. DAGGER FERN. ETC. ^ Ma..et Pnces |

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 W. 28th St., New York City. %,

Telephone, 20t)5 Madison l^guare. ^

LIQUID PLANT FOOD

for Greenhouse Cultivating.

EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY,

Cb icago Office : 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston.

H. K. Snider, Suite 433, 260 Clark St.

"NICOMITE"

(PATENT)

Vapor Insecticide

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

ALL GREENHOUSE BUGS.

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN.

The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co.,

LOUISVILLE. KY.

A LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wlsh-
<V ing to do business with Europe should send
for the

"Horticultural Advertiser"

This Is tke 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."
Chilwall Nurs«rias. - Natts. Cnarland.

If your

Business Methods

are right you can make a profit
on an advertisement here.

Die Bindekunst

Einzige Special Zeitschrift der

Welt fur BLUMENBINDEREI.

Probenommcrn omsonst.
Abonnement 10 M. jahrlich.

J. OLBERTZ, Bindekunst Verlag,

ERFURT, DEUTSCHLAND.

1426

The American Florist.

June i6.

Cleveland.

SPRING BUSINESS FAIBLY GOOD.— PLANT
TRADB ACTIVE.— PRICES ABOUT AS
BEFORE.— CUT FLOWERS POOR.— CARNA-
TIONS HOLD UP IN PRICE. — OTHER MAT-
TERS.

Early June business has been fairly
good all along the line. Those who do a
business in bedding stock report it to
have been brisk, perhaps slightly better
than last year. Prices have been about
the same as in former years. Cut flowers
are feeling the eflect of summer weather
and the quality of the stock shows it.
Roses and carnations have deteriorated
in size, although the latter have held up
wonderfully in price this year, any fairly
good stock selling even now at about
$1 50 per hundred.

Members of the Cleveland Florists'
Club who desire to air their views on the
subject of holding a picnic this summer,
would do well to attend the meeting of
June 25, as the matter will be taken up
at that time and probably settled
definitely, one way or the other.

The bowling contingent is going to do
or die this summer and to that end has
forwarded the necessary entrance fee; so
look out, you other fellows. A.

WiLKESBARHE, Pa.— Ira G. Marvin has
opened a new establishment near Oak-
lawn cemetery.

Painesville, O.— Storrs & Harrison
are putting in a switch connecting their
establishment with the L. S. & M. S.
railroad. J. J. and H. B. Harrison,
returning from California this week,
stopped off at Chicago to take in the
seedsmen's and nurserymen's conven-
tions.

IMPROVED GLAZING

J. M. Qasser's

PATENT ZINC JOINTS

Foil

Butting Glass Without Laps

Makes it air and water light. Saves fuel.

Xo breakage from frost or nipdium sized hail.

Manufactured Jiy J. ^M, 0^\.S8EMe,

Wholeiale and Retail Florist.
101 EncUd Ave., - CLEVELAND, O.

}^"Had you any trouble with tho JVtARCH WIND coming through crack or
cri'vice in th*' Greenhouse?

Old English

SEMI-LIQUID

Glazing Putty

OR PLASTIC

m

IS

m

m
m

Will stop the trouble. Put up in i6 pound cans; 50 and 80 pound buckets.

Hannnond's Greenhouse White, 'rSsSiS |

wood or iron Greenlii)uses. It stays where you put it. In 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 Gallons. X

HAMMOND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS, Fishkill-on-Hudson, New York. J

Importers and Manufacturers of Ffrfct* IcJ-g^ SunnlifiS

918 FILBERT STREET, PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Please Mention American FIorlBt.

Vail's New Plant Stake

Cut out of well-seasoned lumber,
straight grained, }-i inch square; a
decided improvement over the cane or
bnmboo. Cut any length desired; always ready for use; 3 Ct. at $1 50 per 1000, 3!4 ft. at $2.00
per 1000; 4 ft. at $2.50 per 1000; 4^ ft. at $3.00 per 1000; F. O. H. Indi.-inapolis. Remember
the freight is cheaper than on cane stakes.

THE VAIL SEED GO-, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Boston Florist Letter Go.

BIANTJFACTURERS OF

FLORBSTS' LETTERS.

This wooden box nicely stained and vais
nlshed* 18x30x12 made In two sections* one
for eiich slxe letter, grlven away w^lth fllrst
order of 500 letters.

Block Letters, m or 2-lncd size, per 100, $2.00.
Script Letters, $4. Fastener with each letter or word.
Ceed by leading florists everywhere and for sale b;
all wholesale florists and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager,
84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS.

A. HERRMANN.

C3P6 Flowers, ^I'l- colobb;
Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs,
AND All Florists' Supplies.

Send for Prlcei.
404.4I2 Cast 34th St.. NEW YORK.

John Conley & Son,

Manufacturers of
2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET,

Galvanized Wire Plant Stakes.

USEU ONK VSAH

li"eet. Per lOO Per 1000 Feet. ' Per 100 Per 100O

2V6 S .85 S5 76 3J^ ...J .85 fS.OO

.'i ;0 t;.60 Whole lot for 817,00.

McLENECAN BROS.. Reading, Pa.

/Vc(i,s<' mention thi- A mt'f tcati FInrist when writinS'

-"^•-^

THE NEW

Standard

Ventilating

Machines.

Always reliable.

Self-oiling.

Four Styles.

All warranted first-
class.

Send for catalogue and
see what first<lass flo-
rists are using.

THE

E. HIPPARD CO.,

YOUNGSTOWN. 0.

i

HIKOTEEM

IT COSTS 4 CENTS FOR EACH 600 FEET Or\&
-» FLOOR SPACE c- "

Does NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE
PMNTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT FLORISTS-

5010 BY SEEBSMfN CIRCULAR fREE-

SKABCURA DIP CO. CHICAGO.

y!gj$^.i^ii£te!

QUICKLY Does it, ^y

FOR SALE CHEAP.

121 JICC forGreentiouBei, CoDservatorieiiHot-
ULROO beds, etc. Alio Hotbed Saihei and
Mati, PalDti, Olli, etc. THE REED BLASS k
PAINT CO.. «B6 W. Broadway. NEW YORK.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1427

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' 'f'jgfL,&^ ■e ^SSSSSSS

BOWLERS HOTIGE!!

Il,ecn**i Tliea*^ Kfules tiiid '^tjt.-y et Pfiot*

FLORISTS' RULES FOR BOWLING.

Iteep your ball well toward the center,

leather slightly to the right,

Over twixt the first and second,

Ever keep this well in sight.

Send it down with force and judgment.

Curve it slightly if you can;

Have your mind set on the game, and

Bach man strive to beat his man.

I^ay aside your jokes and stories,

Ivay aside all kinds of cares;

Banish all your thoughts of flowers,
Only think of "strikes and spares."
In shirt sleeves and bowling slippers,
Live a life of youth and mirth,
Ending then the game, you'll vouchsafe
"JRolling beats all games on earth."

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed in amall crates, easy to handle.

Price perorate
1600 3-ln. pot* In orate, 14.88
1600 2M" " 6.25

1600 23" ;■ «-W

1000 3 " " 6 00

800 3«" " 6.80

600 4 " 4.60

320 6 " " J.M

144 6 " " 3.16

120

60 8
48 9
4810
24 11
24 12
1214
816

Prioe per orate
;-ln. pota In orate, 14.20

3.00
3.60
4.80
3.60
4.80
4.80
4.60
Send tor price list

Seed pan», same price ai pota, _ _ .

of Cyllnde™ (or Cot Flowers, HanKlng Baskets, Lawn
Tases, etc. 10 per cent for cash with order. Address

HILFINOER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

AUQURT HOLKIB h SONS, New York Agenta

53 DIT 8TBMT. NIW TOBK CTTT.

Please mention the A merica n Florist when wt iting.

KELLER BROS.,

„ 213-15-17-19-21-23 Peari St.,

NORRISTOWN. PA.

Manufacturers of Standard Flower Pots, red in
color, equal to the best on the market; are 16
miles from Philadelphia, best of railroad connec-
tions. We give special attention to mail orders and
make special sizes to order in quantities. A
postal will brine prices and discounts.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANT7TACT17KBIBS OF

Flower Pots.

Before buying write lor price*.

361-363 Herndon Street
near Wrightwood Ave.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

Standard Flower Pots

l=^-inch, per 1000, $2.40
■i -inch, " 2.75

2i4-inch, '■ 3.35

3 -inch, " 4.70

31/2-inch, per 1000, H.95

4 -inch, " 6.20

5 -inch, " 10.80

6 -inch, " 16.50

PACKAGES EXTRA.

G. HENNEGKE CO.,

MItWAUKBE,
WIS.

FLOWER POTS

ALL KINDS.

STANDARD POTS "^w"

List and SAMPLES PRBB.

SWAHN'8 POTTERY MF'G CO..

P. O. Box 78, Minneapolis, Minn.

THE KINNEY PUMP.

For applying Uqnld manure it has no equal. Sent pre-
paid for vm. Without spraying yalTe, 13.00.

Thi Hmi Cuaaotlu C«.> Klaattai, R. I.

GREENHOUSl GLASS

OUK SREGMALTY.

I

I

LHRGC STOCK <^ «. «* ^ «^ PROMPT SHIPMENT. |

I

!/'i^^'PorelinseedOilPutty.Painfs.BnKliesEt(.

|3^ write; flp'^^'^TEST^mcES.^^ ^ ^ X<;i

Factory.

713-719

Wharton
• St.-

Phoadeiph^

BRANCH
\eAREHOVSI

KEARN0*^

Jersey Cmr.K J,

JACKSONAVE&PEARSOdjJ:. „^ ,

* ipjsG Island (nY,H.Y. yP-

THOSE RED POTS

"STANDARDS"

rULIi 8IZB AND WIDE BOTTOMS
BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS.

DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y,

HARRY BALSLEY. DETROIT. MICH,,

Rep. 490 HOWARD 8T-

It is not much trouble to mention the
AuBHicAN Florist when corresponding
with an adTcrtiser.

gSp^';.

:HHEWS^g

■UBIIIIIMINIIIIIIU

Boilers

For GREENHOUSES.

OP Hian ^

QRADB..''*

8t«ain and
■ Hot Water,

See our Catalogue

Giblin & Co., Utica, N. Y.

!

FOR INSURANCE AGAINST
DAMAGE BY HAIL, Address

JOHN G. E8LER, See'y F. H. A.,

SADDLE RIVER, N. J.

1428

The American Florist.

June 16,

Index to Advertisers.

AdTeniilng Rates.... IJOti

Allen J K ...U13

Allen & (1ckerlund...l420
Amerlciia uose IX) — 11

Amllng B C 1418

Bailer F A un;

BassettA Washburn..

1411 U20

Baur 8 Alfred 1431

Bayeradorfer H & Co. 1417

Benthey 4 Co 1411

Berger U H & Co.... 1414

Bernard A II

Bemlng H G 1413

BlDdekunst Die ]42>

BUcholI Geo 14 !2

Blano A & Co 1415

BobbInK & Atkins 1415

Boerner Fred 1422

Boston Letter Co .14 11

Bndlong J A 1411 1421

Bnnyard n A 1425

Burpee W Atlee * Co II

Carmody J D 1435

Cbloago Carnation C0I4II
Chicago House Wreck

Ing Co Ill

Cincinnati Cut Flo Col412
Clark Wm A & Son. 1422
Clipper Lawn Mower

Co 1424

Cohen J M 1412

Cole Bros 1420

Collins Thos 1414

Conard & Jones Co- . .1417
Conley John 4 Son...l42i;

Cottage Gardens 1

Cox deed Co. II

Crabb 4 Hunter 1417

Craig RobtA Bon..... I

Crowl Fern Co 1418

CanmnKham Jos H. 1415

Dann U 4 Son 1420

Deamud J B 1411

Detroit Flo'r Pot Wk8l427
Dickinson Co Albert. 1 1

DIetsch A4Co IV

Dillon J L 1421

Domer Fred&Sons Co 1422

DreerH A 1417 I4i4

Dunne 4 Co 1434

Eastern Chemical Co. 1435

Blchholi Henry 1415

Ensweller J 1422

Ernest W H 1424

Ferguson John B 1412

Jtnley Lawn Rake Co 1424
Florida Nat Prod Co 1424

Forbes John 1422

Ford Bros 1413

Foster Lucius H 1420

Gardeners Chronicle. 1425
Gardening Co The... 1420

Garland Geo M IV

Gasser J M 1420

Oeller Slgmund 1334

Germain Fruit Co — II
Ghormley & Perkins. .1413

Gibbons H W 1/

GIbMn 4 Co 1437

Gorton & Lldgerwood 1428
Green Springs Flo Co 1420

GrlBWOld Mrs 143i

Gullett* -ions W B..I421

Gonther Wm H 1413

Gumey Heater Co... 1428
Hagenburger Carl... 1422

Hafl Assn 1127

Hammond Benj 142t>

Hancock Geo 4 Son 1422

Hart R 1 1417

Heacock Joseph 1417

Helnl John G 1415

Helnl Jos 1421

Heiss J B 1420

Henneoke C Co 1437

Herendeen Mfg Co... IV

Hen- Albert M 1432

Herrmann A I42t>

Hews A H 4 Co I4K'

Hllfluger Bros 1427

HUIB Q 4 Co I

HIppard B 1428

Hltcnlngs & Co IV

Holton & blunkel Co 1410

Hooker a M Co 1427

Horan Bdw C 1413

HOrtAdT 1425

Hose Connection Co. 1427

Hunt B H 14. 1

Invalid Appliance Col424
Jackson 4 Perkins Co 1418

Jackson B B 1418

Jacobs S 4 Sons IV

Jahn U A 1418

Jennings E B 1417

Jennings Bros 1428

.Tohnson 4 Stokes — 1414

Joy & Son 1420

Kastlng W F 1412

KeUerBros 1437

KeUerGeo & Son 1427

Kellogg Geo M 1412

Kennioott Bros Go 1419

Kldd J N 1432

Klft Jos 4 Son 142^1

Rroesoheli Bros Co.. 1427

KuBhn C A 1412

Kuhl Geo A 1421

Laiier 4 Hurrell 1422

Lakev'w RoBeGardenl4 5

Laug Julius 14

LaUoche M F 1422

LocklandLumCo 1438 H^

LongDS II

Lonsdale Edwin. 1415 1422
Lord 4 Burnbam Co . IV

Lucas J 4 Co 1428

LynchWB 1411

McCarthy 4 Co N F

1412 I

McFadden B C 1414

McFadden W A 1410

McKeUar 4 Winter-
son 1411

McLenegan Bros 142t;

Mader faul 1422

MagDUson Martin A. 1431

May Jno N I

Meyer John C 4C0...1424

Mlllang 4 Co 1413

Mlllans Frank ... 1413
Moller's Gartner Zei

tung 1425

MonlnnerJCCO Ill

Mortensen Stephen 1420

Moon Samuel C 1418

Moon Wm H 1418

Moure, Bent24Nasb 1413

Morris Floral Co 1423

Moss Geo M 1412

Murphy Wm 1423

Myers 4 Co 1428

Nlessen Leo ..14i2

N Y Cot Flower BX..1413
N y Cut Flower Co... 1413

Peacock W P 1418

Pennock Sam'l 8 1413

Phelps H L 1422

Pmsourg Cut Flo Co 1411

Poehlmann Bros 1415

l-oUworth CCCo.... 1410

Prince AG 4 Co 14il

guakerCtty M'o hWk»l424

Randall A L 1411

RawUngs K I )4.8

Baynor J 1 14.3

Reed Glass 4Palnt C0142I'

Keed 4 Keller 1424

Regan Printing Hnn»tlK4
Romberg Geo. . 1411 142u
Relnberg Peter 1410 14iU

Renard Joseph 1415

Reuer Walter 4 Co 14 1.

Renter S J 1420

Alee M 4Co I4<i'

Rlder-KricssonBng CoI42«

RodKers Alex 11

Koemer Fred II

Roiker A 4 Sons II

Rose Mfg CO 1424

Rupp John F 1417

Sander 4 Co 1422

Sonlllo Adam IV

Schmidt J C 1420 1432

ScoUey John A HI

Sheridan W F 1413

Slebrecht & Son I

Situations 4 Want!.. 140U

Skabcura Dip Co 1428

Smith H J 1414

Sm.tb Natb4Bon....l<22

Soltau C 1418

South Side Floral Col420

Stahl Chas B 1412

Stearns Lumber Co... ill
Stoothofl U A 4 Co. II
Btorrs 4 Harrison Col4 8
Sutherland Geo A. ...14 2
Swahn Pottery MfgCo 1427
Tesson Robl F . .1418
Thorbum J M 4 Co 14^4
Tobacco Warenousing

and Trading Co. . . . 1425
Traendly 4 Schenck. 1413

Vail Seed Co 1428

Van Bocbove 4 Bro G 1420
Vaughan'B Seed Store

.. .1415 II I

Vlck's Sons Jas II

Vincent 4 Bon.. 1418 1422

Vredenbnrg 4 Co 1425

Wabash KR I.I

Wauon Q C II

Weathered's Sons

Thos W Ill

Webei H 4 Sons 1422

Weeber 4 Don II

Wetland 4 Rlsch 1411

Welch Bros 1412

Whllldln Pot Co 1427

Wletor Bros 1421

Wlitbold The Geo Co I

Wood Bros 1415

Woodroffe 4 Bern-

helmer 14'2

Young Jno 1413

Young 4NtU!ent. ... 1413
Young Thos Jr 1413

Windsor Locks, Conn. — H. A. Pinney
has filed a voluntary petition in bank-
ruptcy; liabilities, $1200; assets, $250.

UGLY HOMES

Are impossible if you follow the har-
monious combinations of colors for
house painting, which you can see on
the sample cards of LUCAS PAINT.
Send for them. Thev are practical.

CAPACITIES

FROM
325 to 2250

FT.
2>IN. PIPF.

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 U' All

Night to Keep Your Fire Going.

THE STANDARD OP THE WORLD.

SINS FOB FLOBI8TS CATALOOUI AND PRICB LIST TREI UPON
APPLICATION.

GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO.

NEW TOBK oiTT BBANOH : 74 Franklin St., Cor. Arch,

111 FIHh Ave., cor. 18th St. BOSTON. MASS-

Western SeUlng Agents, JAMES B. CLOW & SONS, 233-324 Lake St., rhicaeo. 111.

"DORIC" HOT WATEU HEATER.

SECTION AL VIEW.

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CHiCAQO AND NEW YORK, JUNE 23, 1900.

No. 629.

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Copyright 1900. by American Florist Company.
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SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

OFFICBB8— E. M. Wood, Naticl^, Mass., presi-
di-nt; F. R. PiERSoN, Tarrytown, N. Y., Tice-
president; Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfield St.,
Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil City,
Pa., treasurer. The sixteenth annual meeting
will be held at New York, August, 1900.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Annual meeting at New York, 1901. Leonard
Barron, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary.

THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Annual convention at Baltimore, February,
1901. ALBERT M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

Annual meeting at New York, August, 1900.
Elmbr D. Smith, Adrian, Mich, secretary.

THIS ISSUE 28 PAGES WITH COVER.

CONTENTS.

The Hub revisited 1429

L. E. Holden (portrait) 1430

Sweet pea notes 1431

Store of .T. S. Simmons, Toronto (illus.) 1431

Lo idon 1431

New York 1433

Boston 1433

Philadelphia 1433

Greenhouse buildine 1434

Ribbed glass for vegcijible growing 1434

Gas versus coaMorm ot greenhouse 1434

Chicago 1434

Milwaukee 1434

Obituary 1435

Hillsdale, Mich 143b

The seed trade 1440

—How seedsmen bowl 1440

—Albert MoCullough (portrait) 1440

—California notes 1440

—Seedsmen at Chicago 1440

The nursery trade 1442

—Nurserymen's Protective Associations 1442

St. Louis 1442

Indianapolis 144".

Chestnut Hill, Pa 1442

Our pastimes— At Chicago 1444

—At New Y'ork 1444

—At Flatbush 1444

-Lord & Kurnham Co.'s bowling trophy (illus)1444

—At Omaha 1444

—At Philadelphia 1444

Omaha Ifi*

San Francisco 1444

Washington 1446

Orange, N.J 1«8

Cincinnati I4o0

The Hub Revisited.

Six years are a short span, yet many
changes have taken place since my last
visit to the Hub. The most bewildering
change of all is the subway through the
heart of the city. It changes one's pre-
vious notions of things so that you can
hardly believe you are in the same good
old town, and you have to grope along
blindly for a day or two until your bump
of locality gets into working order once
more.

The next big change is the Southern
Terminal, a gigantic structure, so expan-
sive inside that you have to look in three
directions to see it all. Sky scrapers on
every hand also tend to alter the appear-
ance of old streets, and the many new
thoroughfares opened all over the city
give a different aspect to familiar locali-
ities, which keeps you guessing as to
where you are at.

I noticed many new flower shops, espe-
cially away from the time honored
radius of half a mile from "Brimstone
Comer," and in their styleor "get up" as
well as size they certainly do credit to
this metropolitan city. In the old dis-
trict some have disappeared and new
ones have taken their places but there are
still enough of the "ancient and honora-
bles" left to give a returned prodigal a
cordial welcome.

Good, old Horticultural Hall revives
cheerful memories, as it looms up; but
the warmth is as nothing to the hearty
"where away!" that greets you at Suth-
erland's, where business, science, litera-
ture, sociability and "the crowd" have
held forth with profit, honor and glory
for the last thousand and fourteen years.
Alas! to think that in a lew short months
this landmark, this hallowed spot of
many memories, will be no more! With
the passing away of the old Horticult-
ural Hall this passes away, too, and it
virill be interesting to note to what center
the men of light and learning will then
gravitate. I suppose it will all depend
on Macgregor. Wherever Macgregor
sits that's the head of the table, and I
needn't identify the Macgregor, for you
all know who the Macgregor of this
case is.

P. Welch is as little and big as ever.
He's no bigger himself but his brothers
and the business have increased wonder-
fully, and no wonder, for there are few
more engaging personalities than the
Welchs' and none more enterprising and
progressive. Their flower market, with
its model system, has been a great suc-
cess and that notwithstanding the com-

petition of the trust, which was to kill
ofi all the commission men a dozen years
ago.

Of course I went to McCarthy's-;-
couldn't stay away. That lively magnet is
irresistible and, on auction days especially '
all the world and his wife throng about
him and listen to his words of wisdom as
if they were golden notes, so precious
that to miss one would be a terrible
thing. I fancied that "Nick" had added
gravity to his years and avoirdupois.
His style was more subdued than when
last I heard him on the rostrum, but in
finish and effectiveness he is better than
ever. No actor that I ever saw could
approach "Nick" in that look of solemn,
childlike reproachfulness with which he
favors some daring individual who ques-
tions the absolute truthfulness of his
descriptions. He is shocked at the bare
idea— stabbed to the heart! And then
rage succeeds, and the torrent of fiery
sarcasm that greets the critic withers
that creature into a crisp in the twink-
ling of an eye. Then, in less time than I
have taken to tell it, the auctioneer is
calm again and bids are coming for the
next lot. Truly, an artist ot the first
water is "N. F."

Among the growers those most in evi-
dence at present seem to be the three
graces (or scapegraces, as their wives
would make you believe) Cox, Ewell and
Mathison. To meet these in nn after-
business session at the Parker House,
with M. Norton to stir them up and
keep the ball a- rolling, is an experience
long to be remembered. The sparks fly
with a vengeance and it is a toss up who
is the doughtiest. For strength give me
Mathison, he is Sir William Wallace for
volubility; Ewell, a Don Quixote scatter-
ing the enemy with his whirling flail; for
adroitness Cox, nimble as Robin Hood.
Warren was at the banquet given in
honor of Mr. Harris on Saturday, but
through some dido of Judge Hoitt, the
toast master, was not allowed to make
the speech with which he had been suffer-
ing for a week previous. We were all
disappointed, having looked forward to
this as one of the events of the evening.
That this should have been one of the
"contingencies which did not eventuate,"
to speak in the Bostonian or Ewellian
style, was a matter of deep regret to all.
Speaking of the banquet, I must say
that although I have attended some
memorable afTairs of this kind in the past
fifteen years, and taken part in arrang-
ing for not a few, there was something
in the conception and carrying out of
this one which struck me as placing it a

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June 23^

bit above anything I have heretofore
seen. The man and the occasion were
above the average and the people of Bos-
ton rose to the situation in a way that
distinctly calls for the admiration of
their compeers everywhere. Representa-
tive men were there from long distances,
the speeches were broad and dignified
and showed an appreciation of the trend
of events in the past fifty years and a
just and hopeful summing up of the pos-
sibilities of the next fifty, that was most
grateful to all students with a sincere
desire for the welfare of horticulture in
this country. After it was all over I
heard many of the participants compli-
ment Messrs. Stewart, Edgar and Mathi-
son, the committee in charge, for the
perfection with which everything had'
been arranged and carried out. Mr.
Mathison disclaimed worthiness of com-
pliment and said that Mr. Stewart was
the man who should be crowned with
the laurel, as he was the creative spirit
behind the afi'air, of which they were all
justly proud. Your regular correspond-
ent has given you a complete account of
of the banquet but I add my mite as I
fancy it will be interesting to Bostonians
to see themselves as othtrs see them.

I thought 1 knew all about the outs
and ins of the Afrikander (]uestion but
after listening to the eloquence of Sam
Neil for one side and the equally persua-
sive and convincingclinchersof Lawrence
Cotter for the other, 1 am compelled to
admit that they are both right and that
I know nothing about it except that it
seems to warm people under the collar
even worse than 16 to 1 did four years
ago. Mr. Cotter found Carnot one of
his most profitable crops last season. It
did well with him all summer and was
profitable as late as the middle of Janu-
ary. He believes in Meteor and has a
house of 1100 looking in excellent shape.

The seed trade here seems to be in a
healthy condition, all the houses report-
ing a brisk spring trade and better gen-
eral conditions. There were at least
three of the leading houses represented
at the Harris banquet, a sign that they
were unusually well pleased with things
and one that I thought was very hopeful.

Jim Rough prospers. So do the pigeons
and the trotters. I am invited to drive
with him some afternoon before I go
back to Philadelphia. It would be great,
of course, but yet I hesitate. Did you
ever take the trip to Chinatown or shoot
the shutes or do the Montreal toboggan?
Very exciting but nothing to crossing the
Charles river bridge behind Jim Rough's
Pegasus. G. C. Watson.

L. E. Holden.

The newly elected president of the
American Park and Outdoor Art Associ-
ation is a native of Maine who traces
his ancestry back to the Mayflower, on
his mother's side, and to the year 1634,
when his paternal grandparent came
from England. He prepared for college
under Dr. N. T. True, in Bethel, Oxford
county, in the state of Maine, and entered
Waterville College, now Colby Univer-
sity, in 185-t, remaining there two years,
and completed his course at the Univer-
sity of Michigan, where he graduated in
1858. That same year he was elected
professor of rhetoric and English litera-
ture in Kalamazoo College. Three years
later he became superintendent of schools
of Tiffin, O. During these years he studied
law and in 1861 was admitted to the
bar in Ohio, but he never practiced. In
1861 Mr. Holden removed to Cleveland
and for nine years he was president oi

the school board in East Cleveland. For
more than thirty years he has been inter-
ested in mines in the Lake Superior region
and in the west, but for fifteen years he
has given most of his time to editing and
publishing the Cleveland Pluin Dealer.
Mr. Holden has always taken a great
interest in parks and outdoor art, and
has written extensively on the beautify-
ing of cities, the creation and preserva-
tion of parks, and for several years he
was a member of the board of park com-
missioners of Cleveland. For the past
six months he has travelled in Egvpt,
Greece, Italy, Germany, France and Eng-
land and made a special study of parks.
In accepting the presidency of American
Park and Outdoor Art Association Mr.
Holden pledges himself to do all in his

L. E. HOLDEN.

power to advance its interests and to
this end he proposes to write a series of
articles on outdoor art, employing notes
gathered on his European trip, for early
publication in the Plain Dealer.

CARNATIONS.

SUMMER METHODS.

With most varieties of carnations the
production of cut blooms under glass has
practically ceased by July 1 , and it would,
perhaps, be better if none were offered,
as the character of the summer stock has
a strong tendency to make buyers regard
the carnation as a "cheap" flower. If
both growers and sellers would unite in
withholding the poor stock from the
public the rapidity of the growth of the
flower in popular favor would be mate-
rially increased.

Speaking of the carnation as a cut
flower, I mean when it is used without
other flowers. So long as bouquets for
cemeteries are in demand and for all
manner of design work the carnation is
a very useful summer flower and can be
made a profitable one. Properly grown
summer carnations may eventually be
almost equal to winter products, but a
careful look over the consignments at
the commission houses and in the florists'
stores just now would indicate that the
varieties in this class are few and far
between. In fact, it may be better not

to try to grow carnations up to the
proper standard for cut flowers in the
summer tor there is monotony in any-
thing offered every day of the year.

In most cases it will pay carnation
growers to pull out the plants, clean up
the houses and start the paint brushes
going soon after Memorial day. A
month of hot sunshine in a clean house
is worth more than the few dollars one
could get out of second-class stock for
the same period. There is no fungicide
or insecticide which will have as good an
efiect on a house as to thoroughly cleanse
it, in every nook and corner, and then let
the sun have full play for a few weeks,
following this with a liberal application
of whitewash to the rough surfaces. A
fresh coat of paint coupled with this
treatment will make your house practic-
ally as good as new.

We all know how much better results
are usually obtained from new houses
and some may look with envy on the
man who is putting up one or more new
houses 25x300. Do not let this cause
you to build a new house or two for
yourself unless you have the money to
pay for them. A house fifteen years old,
brightened up with paint and sweetened
with a good sun bath can be made to
produce as good carnations as many of
the new and improved houses. It is far
better to have old houses and no debts
than to have new houses and a host of
creditors at your back, although those
who can have both the new houses and
the receipted bills will find them a good
investment.

While it is no part of carnation culture,
my experience leads me to believe that it
behooves carnation growers to be more
careful in the contraction of debts. Credit
is, of course, almost a necessity in our
business, but this only makes it the more
necessary to carefully guard one's credit.
This can only be done by regulating our
purchases so that we can meet all our
obligations at least twice a year, June 1
and January 1.

There is no detail of our business which
requires more careful revision and atten-
tion than does the one of extending
credits and collection of bills. The loss
of accounts among growers comes not
from indifference nor dishonesty but
purely from a lack of knowledge of busi-
ness methods and their application. Here
is where our national society should take
a hand. Secretary Stewart has told us
very ably that the formation of the S. A.
F. has done much toward this end, and
so it has, but it might go a step farther
and supply us with a simple system of
keeping accounts, one that would apply
to large and small places, and a set of
books for recording them.

We should also adopt some uniform
method of collection, for if we all had the
same method and the same time for the
settlement of accounts both purchaser
and seller could arrange their financial
matters with some degree of certainty.
As matters now stand a creditor never
knows when he is to get his money.
Some one with experience in financial
matters should work out this problem.
It seems to me that if all accounts that
are overdue and to which no reply can
be obtained were promptly collected by
legal process, with the costs of suit added,
that the delinquents would soon be com-
pelled to adopt better methods. It it
were not that the S. A. F. is expected to
do so much work for its paltry $3 per
annum, it might take up the matter of
the collection of accounts, greatly to the
benefit of the trade.

All of this is slightly foreign to my

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subject, but is brought up by the thought
that so many ol us seem to allow our
summer expense account to run so high
that it takes all of our next winter's pro-
duct to pay the bills contracted, so that
a very little accident to stock leaves a
few of us behind and in a position from
which it is difficult to escape.

Albert M. Here.

Sweet Pea Not«s.

A good grass year ought to be a good
sweet pea year. The season has been
cool and the rain well distributed. Sweet
peas are looking well at this writing.
With me cut worms have done as much
damage as in any three years put
together previously. I should judge that
the sale of sweet pea seed this year had
held well up to the mark of recent years.
I do not know of any flower on which
people rally from their disappointments
so much as on this flower. In forecasting
the season of garden annuals the prevail-
ing voice is, "Sweet peas we must have."

The list of novelties for 1900 is as
follows: Eckford puts out six, Duchess
of Westminster, a delicate apricot with
flushed pink standard, wings rose pink;
Countess Lathom, pink self; Mrs. Fitz-
gerald, soft cream, flushed and edged
delicate rose; Fascination, delicate
magenta mauve flushed mauve, wings
deep mauve; Lord Kenyon, rose magenta
flushed crimson, deeper towards edge;
Calypso, bright magenta flushed mauve,
wings delicate mauve.

Ernst Benary, of Erfurt, writes me that
he introduces this year "a remarkably
early flowering white, to be called Mont
Blanc." He says it has in his grounds
proved to be five days earlier than
Pearliest Blanche Ferry, but in other
respects it corresponds to Blanche
Burpee. It will be most interesting to
test its forcing qualities.

The list of colors in dwarf form has
been increased this year by the addition
of lavender, scarlet and dark maroon.
Admiration is a good straight American
introduction. As I had it last year, it at
times seemed almost like a self pink, but
it has a delicate lavender cast. Salopian
is the grandest red to date, and now in
the improved strain called Sunproof it
must be a very high grade sort. There
will be a variety ot opinions about the
Snapdragon pea, but it is just what the
name calls for.

The bush pea. Monarch, is the second
pioneer of the new race. I went over 100
trials of sweet peas at Fordhook last
autumn, and when we struck the spade
under one of the bush variety my heart
leaped, for it turned up the most com-
plete fibrous root I had seen for years.
It was a perfect sweet pea root, a thing
I had not seen for certainly five years.

I find one important gain from the
difficulty ot late in growing sweet peas,
that it has broken up the blind way oi
foUowingstereotyped rules, and is giving
us a wider range of practical experiment.
This is good, and augurs a less hysterical
way of looking for the cause of failure in
any one direction. There will be a good
percentage of success every year where
conditions are favorable, and there will
be a considerable body of steadfast
amateurs who will work on through
thick and thin, reaping the reward of
patient and intelligent methods. Florists
have no trouble with them under glass,
and will select a tew standard sorts for
outdoor planting, with reasonable suc-
cess. And tor the general public the
flower will have its periodic revivals. No
flower can long sustain an abnormal

EXTERIOR OF J. 8. SIMMONS STORE, TORONTO, ONT.

craze, but must, if overdone, follow the
law of reaction, and will ot course in
time renew itself for another run; and in
the meantime will give reasonable results
all the way along to intelligent and brave
culture. The popular qualities of this
flower will always hold it well to the
front.

But little attention has yet been drawn
in this country to the bi-centennial cele-
bration ot the introduction ot sweet peas
into Great Britian, which takes place at
Crystal Palace, in London, July 20 and
l-'l. The prospectus sent out some time
ago shows a very promising patronage
of prorninent horticulturists in England.
The writer hopes now to be present and
read the paper on "Sweet Peas in
America" which he was invited to pre-
pare. But while he appreciates the honor
of a place on the programme he will
certainly feel lonesome unless buttressed
by some representative Americans.

W. T. HUTCHINS.

Pueblo, Col.— G. Fleischer has sold out
his business to Charles E. Paris and
leaves shortly for Germany, accompanied
by his family.

London.

EXHIBITION OF THE ROYAL HORTICULT-
URAL SOCIETY. — MANY NOVELTIES ARE
NOTICED. — NEW VARIETIES WORTHY OF
WIDE DISTRIBUTION. — PELARGONIUMS
WHICH ATTRACT FROM A DISTANCE.—
NEW MALMAISON CARNATIONS.— AMERI-
CAN SORTS TO BE TRIED IN ENGLAND.—
FERNS RECEIVE LITTLE ATTENTION. —
MARKET GROWERS WELL PLEASED. —
BURPEE'S TEOP.KOLUM. — SESSION OF
KEWITES— PLANTS WORTH WATCHING.

The Royal Horticultural Society's tort-
nightly meeting on June 5, although com-
ing a day after a general holiday, brought
out a most interesting display, several
large groups being shown and a number
ot novelties submitted for certificate.
The president showed Rhododendron
Pink Pearl in grand condition and gained
a first class certificate, which is quite an
unusual honor for a garden variety and
which had previously been denied this
sort, an award ot merit being the
highest distinction now given to varieties
unless they are new hybrids or possess
some remarkable distinction. Some
grand things in new roses were shown
by Wm. Paul & Sons, the most notable

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June 2S,

beinji; Tennyson, a hybrid tea with large,
deep, well formed flowers, of a delicate
shade of pink. It was given an award
of merit and will, I think, become a mar-
ket rose of the future. Dobbie & Co.
staged a fine collection of sweet peas in
which were some very distinct varieties.
Carnation Lord Roberts, a fine yellow,
was shown by R. H. Bath, of Wisbech.
The most attractive group in the hall
was from Veitch & Sons, of Chelsea, and
consisted of Eremurus Himilaicus and
E. robustus, with an undergrowth of
Primula Japonica. The immense spikes
of eremurus were the admiration of all,
and the gold medal awarded was well
deserved. The same firm exhibited a
grand bank of gloxinias and some fine
hybrids of streptocarpus, the strain
receiving an award of merit. Orchids
were, as usual, well to the front, several
interesting groups being shown. H. J.
Jones exhibited a large collection of
tuberous rooted begonias, some of the
double varieties being very fine. Of the
new ones Gladys Hemsley was selected
for an award of merit. Cuthbert & Sons
had a large group of spir^as, but few
were distinct enough to be worthy of
note. W. E. Gladstone was the most
distinct and may be recommended.
Sutton & Son, of Reading, made a most
remarkable exhibit of cucumbers growing
in pots and potatoes growing in boxes,
one side of the boxes having been
removed and glass substituted. Laxton
Brothers contributed a fine lot of
strawberries, some in pots and some
gathered fruits. Kelway & Co. had some
fine varieties of paeonies and Lord Roberts,
very large petals, white slightly suffused
with pink at base, gained an award of
merit Lady Curzon, full double white
with small center f3orets, obtained the
same honor.

Zonal Pelargonium Fire Dragon is a
sport from the well known F. V. Raspail
and is remarkable for the narrow, slightly
curled petals, the cactus dahlia in
minature. The stock has certainly not
been grown under the most favorable
conditions, yet, with weak growth,
showing it had been under too much
shading, it was flowering profusely, and
it will certainly become a popular plant
of the future. Mr. Hill, of Indiana, was
much taken with it and has secured
some of the stock. Ivy-leaved Pelargo-
nium Mrs. H. J. Jones is even a greater
novelty than the above. It is a sport
from Souvenir de Charles Turner, from
which it differs only in having beautifully
fimbriated petals. H. J. Jones, who is
the fortunate possessor of this novelty,
considers it one of the most distinct and
interesting sports he has found, and
values it very highly. In sports there is
often a tendency to reversion, but this
after being well tested has proved con-
stant and flowers now open are very
bright. The late J. Fraser, who was one
of our best judges and keenest observers,
once told me that he did not care for
such things as had to have the points
explained before the improvement could
be seen, but liked to be able to see at a
glance or to be attracted from a distance,
and this is just what both of the above
will do.

Herbert Cutbush is a very fine scarlet
carnation with large, well formed flowers
and good branching habit. Many new
varieties have been added to the list of
the Malmaison type, the most recent
being H. J. Jones, deep claret crimson,
with large, full flowers richly clove-
scented. Though not so well suited for
cut flower trade this class finds many
admirers and quite a number of orders

have been booked for the above. While
on carnations I may mention that next
season I hope to have an opportunity to
try some of the American varieties and
should be glad to have a list of about
a dozen of the most approved sorts. If
any of your correspondents will kindly
give a list, in the Amebican Florist, of
those most likely to suit our English
markets I should feel obliged. Among
our best winter dowering varieties which
are grown extensively for market are
Miss JolifTe, flesh pink; Madame Therese
Franco, or Mrs. Leopold de Rothschild,
a little deeper in color and with fringed
petals; W. Robinson, scarlet; Winter
Cheer, smaller but very free and bright
in color; Countess of Warwick, deep

unless your needs are very limited.
Palms and other decorative plants do
not move so freely and cut flowers are
over-plentiful. It is marvelous what a
quantity of stock is shifted in a short
space of time in such a congested district.
It seems a great pity that more space
can not be given for such an important
market as Covent Garden. Buyers
experience considerable inconvenience
and stock often suflers from being
moved through such a crowded area,
for, though it is becoming more and
more the custom for the large buyers to
get deliveries direct from the growers,
the market trade seems on the increase.
Burpee's golden yellow Tropjeolum
Sunlight is by far the finest yellow tro-

INTERIOR OF J. S. SIMMONS' STORE, TORONTO, ONT.

claret crimson, not so well known, but
certainly the best of this color; Iriah
Pike is similar in color, and still remains
a favorite with many growers.

It is remarkable that, although ferns
are becoming more and more in demand
for decorations, collections receive little
attention, and, unless we get a revival of
interest in them, there is a danger of
many choice varieties being lost. There
has been an absence of novelties for some
time, and those shown last year were
not to be seen at the Temple show this
season. I refer to Polypodium Mayi and
Pteris Summersi. The latter is a beauti-
ful, crested sort but it has as yet proved
quite barren; in fact, as far as I have
seen, it is quite destitute of any semblance
of fertility. Speaking of fertility in ferns,
I am reminded of the beautiful Adiantum
capillus veneris imbricatum. At a spring
meeting of the Royal Horticultural
Society I saw some specimens with per-
fect fertile fronds, the first I have encoun-
tered, although I have had it under
observation since 1886.

Growers for the market should have
little cause to complain. Plant trade
may be chiefly confined to bedding stock
and other spring flowering plants, but
everything seems on the move and you
have to be up early to get all you want.

paeolum I have yet seen; it will be a
largely grown market plant in the near
future. I find it comes true to color from
seed, but some plants do not run, and if
propagated from cuttings it will come
into flower earlier, making a good com-
panion for our crimson variety, T. Lob-
bianum, which has long been a profitable
market plant. The best stock is obtained
from cuttings, but by raising seedlings
annually and making a careful selection
some improvement may be made, besides
keeping up a clean, healthy stock.

The latest meeting of the Kew guild,
which has become an annual alVair,
brought a largegathering of old Kewites
together, and should prove the fore-
runner of many such pleasant reunions.
There are, no doubt, many in the States
who cherish kindlj' remembrances of Kew
and its associations, and who would not
lose an opportunity of being present
should they be on this side of the Atlantic
at the right time.

Admirers of pteonies will welcome Lady
Sarah Wilson. It is semi-double, having
very large petals of a delicate blush shade
with a tinge of lavender at the base of
the petals.

Bougainvillea Maude Chettenburgh
may give varying results for different
treatments, but the long racemes of cut

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blooms seen at the Temple show were
certainly remarkable for color and size
of bracts. It was shown as a seedling
and was awarded a certificate under the
above name.

Every grower of rhododendrons should
look for Pink Pearl. The color varies
from deep to pale flesh pink, the flowers
are enormous and trusses large.

A. Hemsley.

New York.

FLOWER MARKET IN A STATE OF COMA. —
RECEIPTS HEAVY AND PRICES LOW. —
GOOD BEAUTIES THE ONLY ITEM IN
DEMAND. — CONVENTION PLANS MATUSING
RAPIDLY.

The flower market is and has been
absolutely featureless since my last
report. The returns for the past week
for stock sold through wholesale chan-
nels have been smaller, if possible, than
those for the previous week, which it
was supposed had touched bottom for
this season. The receipts in commission
houses have not diminished to the
extent anticipated, it appearing that
each grower is holding on in hopes that
others will be the first to discontinue and
thus leave him a chance for some good
picking on school commencements, wed-
dings and steamer departures. For
steamer gifts, however, nothing seems
acceptable excepting Beauty roses of
first grade and these are the only item in
the list that has held its own. The
balance of the rose supply finds no out-
let whatever and remains unsold, even
the Greeks refusing to touch it and con-
fining their energies to the Jacqs and
other outdoor varieties which have been
at their height for the past week and are
as good as, but no better than, the
average in recent years. Carnations
have been sufiering from this competition
also and even the finest stock obtainable
cannot be placed at over $1 per hundred,
while much of the ordinary cut has to
go at $1 a thousand. The wedding
demands seem to have no beneficial
effect on lily of the valley, the growers
seemingly having anticipated the call and
stocked up the forcing beds accordingly.
Sweet peas pile up in enormous quan-
tities and very favorable weather has
made them of excellent quality; prices
will scarcely pay for picking. A few fine
La France roses have sold satisfactorily.

Convention plans are maturing rapidly.
Manager Cleary reports a lively demand
for exhibition space and the best locations
are being assigned rapidly. The souvenir
book will soon be on the press; it will be
a genuine surprise to the visitors. The
sporting committees are making sub-
stantial progress. The shooting contest
will take place on McKnight's meadows,
Jersey City. A sign has already been
erected there: "Beware of the man with
the cork tooth."

As to early closing this year there is
little prospect of an agreement among
the wholesalers.

Boston.

THE GREEKS STILL RULE THE MARKET. —
VALUES BEATEN DOWN TO VERY LIT-^LE.
—STORY OF LILY OF THE VALLEY.—
P-liONY SHOW AT HORTICULTURAL HALL.
— FINLAYSON GROWS THE WINNERS. —
NOTES OF THE PRIZE TAKERS.

The cut flower market is still a street
fakirs' paradise. These individuals use
up about nine- tenths of the stock coming
in and they also make the price. They
have got values of flowers in bulk down

now to about the same figure as the
same bulk of old straw would bring and
unless a change comes soon they may
demand pay for carrying it out of the
wholesaler's way. There is really no
value on anything except a very small
percentage of selected stock. Carna-
tions average of good quality but out-
side of the street fakirs few buyers are
found. Roses are tending downward in
quality. The price cannot get much
lower, but the outdoor crop has not yet
commenced to pile up, although it is now
due. While it lasts there is no prospect
of any special activity on the indoor
kinds. Lily of the valley took heart as
soon as the outdoor crop was over, and
the price advanced sharply with the
demand for bridal occasions but an unex-
pected impediment came in the shape of
a big crop of cold frame stock which an
up-country operator had shrewdly and
in secrecy manipulated into bloom just
as the outdoor product vanished. It was
very adroitly managed and down went
valley prices inconsequence. The current
week is filled with commencements, in
addition to the numerous weddings, and
class day at Harvard may be relied upon
to use up a quantity of material, so the
retailers have a chance to make a good
thing of the season's wind-up, at the
present values of flowers and the great
quantity that is available.

The paeony show took place at Horti-
cultural Hall on Saturday, June 16. The
display of these showy flowers was mag-
nificent. Five towering vases of blooms
guarded the inner hall entrance and the
other exhibits were arranged on tables
extending the entire length of the hall.
Dr. C. G. Weld, Kenneth Finlayson, gar-
dener, was, as usual, invincible and gath-
ered in first prizes with an agility bom
of experience. He won the Kelway
medal ofiered for eighteen named varie-
ties of Pasonia albiflora, first for general
collection of double varieties, first for
large vase of blooms and first for speci-
men bloom, the latter being a superb
flower of P. Pottsii alba. Mrs. J. L.
Gardner, Wm. Thatcher, gardener, was
a close second on large vase of blooms
and on general collection of double sorts,
and was first on collection of single vari-
eties. George Hollis was second on
specimen bloom and on singles and third
on the other classes, and W.J. Clemson,
Edw. Powell, gardener, was fourth on
large vase. Mr. Clemson showed a fine
collection of hardv perennials, as did also
Rea Bros, and R.' P. Struthers and the
Blue Hill Nursery. Dr. Weld's garden
pinks, W. H. Spooner's hybrid sweet-
briars and several extensive displays of
native flowers all helped to make the
show a thoroughly good one.

Thomas F. Galvin sailed for Europe on
Saturday, June 16.

Visitors: Geo. C. Watson, Philadelphia;
C. D. Thayer, Worcester.

Philadelphia.

GOOD FLOWERS ARE SHORT OF THE
DEMAND.— ROSE GROWERS THROW OUT
THEIR PLANTS TO START AFRESH.— A
QUESTION OF POLICY. — STOCK AND
PRICES. — CRAIGS MAKING EXTENSIVE
IMPROVEMENTS. — NOTES.

Good flowers are very scarce; in fact,
even poor stock is hardly to be had, as
many growers have cleaned out their
houses to make room for the young
plants for the coming season. It seems
a mistake to discard Kaiserins, for
instance, that are fine and selling out
clean at from $4 to $8 per hundred and

that will be in strong demand until the
summer houses come in, to make room
so that a crop can be had from young
plants by October and November, when
the general average is not over $2 per
hundred. It looks, to a man who knows
something of things outside of a green-
house, and little or nothing of the interior,
as though it might be wise to hold on to
the old crop for another month, before
looking forward to counting the profits
so many months away. Distance, how-
ever, "lends enchantment to the view,"
but when the goal is reached, things are
as they are found. It is then too late
and the annual howl about over-produc-
tion, the chrysanthemums killing the sale
of "legitimats" flowers, goes up, the
country over, and the fakir lives on the
fat of the land. It is an ill wind that
blows nobody good and the fakir who is
now such an important adjunct to the
business is thus given encouragement.
We would not say a word, but flowers
are scarce and it seems hard to turn
business away because of the lack of
suitable stock to supply the demand.

Carnations are a great help just now.
They seem to hold their own much bet-
ter than roses. Ethel Crocker is good
enough for anybody and is still bearing
profusely, fine, full flowers, much better
than anything else in the market. Prices
for carnations are from 50 cents to $2
per hundred. Roses are $4 to $6; Beau-
ties, 75 cents to $1 50 per dozen and very
scarce and poor. Sweet peas are now in
full supply at 25 cents per hundred.
Water lilies are in and when miniature
ponds graced with their beautiful blos-
soms are seen in the window decorations
it is a sure sign, if any other was want-
ing, that summer is here.

Robert Craig & Son are about to make
extensive alterations. They are tearing
down a number of old houses and will
replace them with modem structures.
One large house containing ficus planted
out for cuttings, called the rubber fac-
tory, has been entirely removed without
disturbing the plants. Some 25,000
square feet of glass is to be changed.
When this is completed the establishment
will be in the best of condition, having
been practically rebuilt within the past
five years.

This is convention week, the Republican
national convention holding forth in
this city. There seems to be but tew, if
any, of the craft among the delegates; at
least we have not heard of any such vis-
itors being in town.

Hugh Graham had the decorations for
a dinner given at the Union League, our
swell political club, in honor of the prom-
inent lights of the party now here. It
was a very fine affair and was a credit to
this celebrated firm. All the Republican
clubs trimmed up a bit and there was
quite a lot of decorating of an inexpen-
sive character.

Emil Leiker, of Lansdowne, will be off
in a few days to visit his old home in
Germany and to take a look, as well, at
the Paris Exposition.

John Walker is on a short vacation,
traveling through western Pennsylvania
and Ohio. K.

TarryTOWN, N. Y.— The Tarrytown
Horticultural Society gave a very satis-
factory exhibition on the evening of June
14. Although the majority of the exhibits
were fruits and vegetables, the display of
roses, carnations and miscellaneous
flowers from Wm. Scott, Wm. Turner,
Thos. Cockburn and others showed
excellent cultural work.

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Lilacs are enjoying a period of increas-
ing popularity according to the reports
from various sources of supply. The new
double varieties are in particular demand.

A PRACTICE which threatens serious
loss to florists all over the country is
that of school authorities interfering in
the matter of flowers at commencements.
Florists, as tax payers, are privileged to
protest wherever such edicts are promul-
gated.

Greenhouse Building.

Roslyn, Pa. — Adolph Fahrenwold, two
Beauty houses.

Dennison, Tex. — E. Farley, two houses
20x65.

Farmer City, 111.— John McDonald, one
house.

Indianapolis, Ind. — Garfield Park, three
houses !)xlOO.

Topeka, Kans. — Gage Park, house
40x80.

Rantoul, 111.— H. M. Morris, carnation
house 25x05.

Gloucester, Mass. — W. B. Brown, con-
servatory.

Rockland, Mass. — Hosea Gardner, con-
servatory.

South Hempstead, N. Y.— J. Sidenberg,
house 21x120.

About Palms.

We would warn all gardeners against
allowing their palms to remain for any
length of time exposed to the fumes of
burning gas, or the plants will become
irreparably injured. Repotting, etc.,
may be performed just before new growth
makes itself visible in the heart of the
plant, and this differs in the various
species; but generally, it becomes notice-
able in the month of April in this country.
Shaking out and root pruning may be
done at a somewhat earlier date than
simple repotting or retubbing, which
may take place at any time between
April and midsummer. In the case of the
gardener having to perform the first two
operations, a moderate hotbed in which
to plunge the plants is of great use in
re-establishing them, even in the case of
the hardie genera. -Garaeuers' Chionicle.

Ribbed Glass for Vegetable Gro-wing.

Ed. Am.Floeist:— Please state whether
thin, rough or ribbed glass could be suc-
cessfully substituted for the ordinary
double thick greenhouse glass in the
growing of vegetables. Acknowledging
the superior strength of ribbed glass, I
am uncertain as to whether it will admit
sufficient light during thewintermonths.

P.

For the winter forcing of vegetables it
is hardly possible to have too much
light, and clear glass will give the best
results. The increased strength of ribbed
glass will not make up for the loss of
light. L. R. T.

Gas Versus Coal — Form of Greenhouse.

Ed. Am. Florist:— 1. How many feet
of natural gas equals a ton of coal for
heating a greenhouse? 2. Do you con-
sider a greenhouse on a hillside with a
single slope facing the south equal to a
ridged house? The house I have in con-
templation would be fifty feet square.
Could the pipes be so arranged in this
house that the heat would be equal, and
how? Would ventilators at the top and
at the bottom be sufficient? A. B.

1. I have never made a comparative
trial of the two, but I know that some
persons estimate that one ton of a good
grade of steam lump coal is equal in
efficiency to 4,000 feet of gas. 2. When
houses are to be forty or fifty feet wide
it is well to have the ground slightly
sloping, as the distance from the plants
to the glass will be lessened. Ordinarily
it will be better to have from one-fourth
to one-third of the roof slope to the
north than to have it all toward the
south. The cold air always drops to the
lowest part of the house, and this is the
principal objection to side-hill houses. A
difference of five feet in the level of the
opposite sides of a house will often make
a difference of 10° in the temperature.
This can be counteracted by placing most
of the radiation at the lower side, or
plants that require a low temperature
may be placed there. In addition to
wide ventilators at the ridge and in the
south wall, it will be well to have open-
ings in the north wall and to provide
some means of ventilating from the ends
of the house. L. R. T.

Chicago.

TRADE STEADY AND BRISK. — LARGE RE-
CEIPTS MOVED AT REASONABLE PRICES.
— BEAUTIES AND OTHER GOOD ROSES
SCARCE. — P.EONIES BRINGING BETTER
PRICES THAN USUAL. — ROSES AT JACK-
SON PARK NEVER BETTER. — IMI'ROVE-
MENTS PLANNED FOR OCONOMOWOC. —
VARIOUS ITEMS OF INTEREST.

This has been an uneventful but busy
week. Trade has been steady and remark-
ably heavy and, although there are still
very large receipts, there has been little
surplus. Of course prices have not been
high but roses have become quite scarce,
especially the better grades, and bring
good figures, Wietor Brothers securing
as much as 8 cents for their best Brides
and Bridesmaids. They are also cutting
some extra Meteor, but this item is still
scarce, and Beauty, also, is under the
demand. Carnations are still plentiful
but are cleaning out with little effort.
The qualities are fair. Paeonies are not
yet near an end but are going well.
Prices realized this year have been far
better than usual because of the peculiar
weather, and some other factors, which

have stretched the crop over double the
usual period and prevented the deluge
which usually breaks down values as
soon as the cut is fairly on. There have
been all kinds of garden flowers but they
have sold slowly and been little used
except for window decoration.

Admirers of outdoor roses have not
seen the best display ever on view in the
west unless they have visited the Wooded
Island in Jackson Park within the past
week. The cool spring made the rose
garden about a week later than usual in
reaching perfection, but the place has
been thronged, and every one has joined
in praise of the display. The garden
shows no change from previous years
except that many of the varieties were
never so good, notably Mrs. John Laing,
pink; Marshall P. Wilder, cherry rose
and carmine; Paul Neyron, deep rose;
Jean Liabaud, crimson maroon; Mar-
garet Dickson and Mabel Morrison,
white, and Anna de Diesbach, carmine.

O. Speidel, gardener at the P. D.
Armour, Jr., estate at Oconomowoc,
Wis., was in town one day this week
enroute to the Higinbotham place at
Joliet and to Lake Geneva. He is pre-
paring to make some extensive plantings
and improvements at Oconomowoc,
although his place is already one of the fin-
est in this section of the country. Mr.
Speidel is having excellent results with
hotbeds made with cement walls sunk
below the frost line, covered by sash and
heated by one run of pipe, a style very
common in Belgium and which serves to
carry stock safely through the winter.

J. Austin Shaw is making Chicago his
headquarters for a time, prior to a
western trip. He is now devoting his
energies solely to the interests of the
Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark. N. Y.,
and the European and Japanese houses
which they represent. This firm is prob-
ably is the largest grower of clematises in
the world, their output this year exceed-
ing 250,000.

Thursday was the date of nearly all
the commencements in this city and
was expected to be a very busy day all
along the line, but the rain interfered
and, wholesalers estimate, reduced the
value of supplies on hand that morning
about one-third.

Peter Keinberg is cutting a few Liberty
roses each day, from his 6,000 plants, and
while they are still rather short, the buds
are fine and the buyers are glad to get
them at good prices.

A. C. Spencer and his family have
removed to the South Side, corner of
Forty-third street and Calumet avenue,
where he has a pleasant home easily
accessible from Reinberg's wholesale
store.

W. N. Rudd and a party of kindred
spirits have been spending this week
fishing in the vicinity of Glen Haven,
Mich.

Arnold Ringier is making a trip to the
Pacific coast and incidentally taking in
the bulb fields in Washington.

Visitors: D. R. Woods, Los Angeles,
Cal.; J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind.;
Fred. Gear, Cincinnati, Ohio; H. W.
KfL-rner, Milwaukee.

Milwaukee.

BUSINESS FAIRLY ACTIVE. — GOOD STOCK
SCARCE. — VOLK TO CLOSE HIS HANDSOME
STORE.

Trade has been fair so far in June, for
there were many receptions while the
federation of women's clubs was in ses-
sion and the June weddings and com-
mencements have carried things along

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1435

nicely. While there has been a large
quantity of stock in the market, really
first-class material has become scarce.
Spir.ta Van Houttei has been much in
evidence.

George Volk has concluded to discon-
tinue his store on Milwaukee street and
devote his entire attention to his green-
houses. Mr. Volk's store is one of the
handsomest in the city and much regret
is lelt at his determination but he says
the strain of managing both places is too
great.

The addition to the establishment of
Holton & Ilunkel Co. is now completed,
giving them the room necessary to handle
their increasing trade. They also have
a new wagon.

A. Billings is remodeling his green-
houses and next year will grow more
lilies and fewer violets.

Recent visitors: Adam Zender and wife,
Chicago; h.. H. Stolze, Manitowoc.

C. B. W.

Indianapolis.

Clyde Powers, superintendent of parks,
was at Philadelphia to attend the Repub-
lican national convention and goes
thence to New York and other eastern
cities for a somewhat extended tour.

Alfred Pahud will sail from New York
June 28, intending to remain in Europe
until September.

John Heidenreich started on Monday
for a trip to all the principal cities of the
east.

Garfield Park is to have three new
houses OilOO. C. W. S.

OBITUARY.

LEWIS B. WHEELER.

Lewis B. Wheeler, who was highly
esteemed among the growers at Berlin,
Mass., died on Tuesday, June 12.

LUKE FAGAN.

Luke Pagan, for over twenty years
gardener at Stone Villa, Newport, K. L,
owned by James Gordon Bennett, died
on the afternoon of June 14. He was a
very popular and highly respected man
and an active member of the Newport
Horticultural Society.

Ann Abbob. Mich.— John L. Laidlaw,
who has had charge of the landscape
work on the Ann .\rbor Division of the
Michigan Central Railroad, has resigned
with the intention of returning to Scot-
land. His successor is John < lipner, who
has been on the Niles Division and will
now have charge of both.

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SITUATION WANTED — By flrst-class cut flower
grower, as all around man or working foreman;
35 years' experience; married: hard worker and sober.
Address M DIETZ. 837 N. 36th St , -tt. Joseph, Mo.

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SITUATION WANTED -July 1, by a florist, 14
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Address GEUilAX, Clay Center, Kas.

SITUATION WANTED— As mansger or foreman In
a large commercial place, a practical grower c>f
roses, cirnatlons. 'mums, violets, palms, ferns, etc.
Life experience Europe and this country; three years
In last place. Good wages expected, Keferences O.
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SITUATION WANTBD-By flrst-class designer, dec-
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Only those wanting up-to-date man need answer.
Address Florist. Columbia City, Ind.

ANTBD-Boller to beat 700 sqr. ft. radiating sur-
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w

WANTED—Beauty grower for new section boueea.
Call or addreae Bkant & Noe,

Forest Glen, Cnlcago. 111.

WANTED— Address of Louis Tnixler, a practical
and ornamental Horlat

Thos B. BtTLL, Babersfleld, Cal

WANTED— Compeientman for general greenhouse
work. Addrees

ALMA S. PATTERSON, FOlt ScOlt. Kan.

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handling oalms and ferns Address

H. V. Halle. r>4S W. Madelon St., Chicago.

WANTED — Good, capable, unmarried gardener,
experienced In orchids. Must have good refer-
ences. Address como. care American Florist.

WANTED— A young man for rose growlrg and
g**neral prooagailng on r place of 140OD feet of
glass. Address J 13. care American Florist. Chicago.

WANTED— A competent man to act as manager of
to (00 feet of glass In cut flowers Present fore-
man resigns on account of HI health. Address

E. LIii'PAkd, TouDgstown, O.

WANTED— A No, 1 rose grower, one who Is willing
ti) work and grow tipst-ciass roses, and can come
at once. References required. Address

EtTHRY. care American Florist.

WANTED— Information as to the whereabouts of
KIchard Kule. formerly employed by Parkslde
Floral Co. It win be to his advantage. Address
GREENHOUSES. 70th and Adams Ave.. Chicago.

WANTED— A young man to take care of horses
and make himself useful abjut Greenhouses.
Bdust understand potting. Address

Greenhouses. TUth and Adams Ave., Chicago.

WANTED— Industrious man to care for lawn, con-
servatory and carriage team; good wages to
trustworthy part^ Scandinavian or German pre
ferred. Mrs Qarris Franklin, Deadwood, 8. D.

WANTED AT ONCE-Competent single florist, on
a place of 7000 feet of glass, where roBCs. carna-
tions, 'mums, and general stock are grown. State
wages and address at once, sending references.

F. B. Tinker. Peru. Ind.

WANTED— Flret-claps German tior'st. to take full
charge of comnjerclal place Must understand
growing general stcc^k and be able to sell goods A
sober, steady man Is what Is wanted 2500 ft. green-
bouse glass; 2500 ft hotbi'dsash: houses heated with
natural gas. Everything flrst class. Salary satisfac-
tory to rtyht man.

W. E. Beai'DRV. 5411 Woodlawn Ave.. Chicago.

FOB SALE— Free fuel. 5O0O feet glass. Great chance
for florists or gardeners. Only $500 cash. Account
sickness Write quick. FREE Fuel, care Am. Florist.

FOB SALE— Wholesale cut flower commission house
and florists' supplies Price £4 X). worth S800 Good
reasons. A. Elbehfieli>, 1005 17th St.. Denver, Col.

FOH SALE— Wholesale cut flower commission house
and florists' supplies. Prlceft'W. worth 1830 Good
reasons. A. Elhehfield, IL05 ITth St.. Denver Col.-

FOR SALE CHEAP-500 feet SH-lnch Iron pipe,
wUhflttlngs, luKOOd condition. Will sell lot at
10c per foot. A bargain. Address quick.

J. A. Brown, Howell, Mich.

FOR SALE— Greenhouse plant. 25,000 feet of glass;
place as good as new, 2^{ acres of land with good
dwelling house, barn, etc ; 14 miles from court house,
Chicago. W L, care American Florist, Chicago.

Foa SALB—At one-half their actual value, green-
houses containing '.i.COO square feet of glass, sit-
uated In a thriving town close to Chicago; houses
well stocked. Address S 8,

care American Florist, Chicago.

fiOR SALE -BstabllBlied florist business, city of
;JO,rori. three houses stocked with roHCS, carna-
tions, mums and general stock: fine location, oppos-
ite cemetery. Reasons for selling, age. Address

GEOROE Kendall, Muncle, Ind.

FOR SALE CUKAP-Tengreenhousos, office, bam,
ground and dwelling. Steam heated, centrally
located In city of iXl.Oi.Olnha^'ltanta. Reason for sell-
ing, widow. Mrs Geo. Waldbaueh,
i;(17 N. Michigan Ave , Saginaw City, Mich.

FOU SAIjK Greenhouse plant containing 7000 feet
of kIhbh, built three years ago. three acres of
land, dwelling house and stock. 25 miles from Boston
and a good chance for a wholesale and retail busi-
ness. Eaay terms. Address

R B. care American Florist. Chicago.

FOR SALE

240 acres of land on Isthmus of Tehaunte-
pec, state of Vera Cruz, Mexico. For full
particulars write

ROLAND HUGHES,

846 New York Lile BIdg. KANSAS CITY, MO.

LARGE GREENHOUSES and FLORAL

BUSINESS FOR SALE AT

A BARGAIN.

Centrally located in a flourisiiing and grow-
ing city of nearly 150,000 people. The
leading house in that line within a radius of
200 miles. A iart-e and fine trade with the
best class of customers. No house has a
better reputation. No debts of any kind.
This plant is ofTsred for sale at a great bar-
gain because the proprietors have gone into
other business. Address tor particulars,

Q & C, care of this paper.

=^POR SALE =

On vvfslcrn coast ol" Michi^Mn, two lots,, two
^'reenliouses. all modern appliances, in excellent
condition. Good business location. Good oppor-
tunity for enorgetic man. Price $2,200.00. Write
for particulars.

For sale or rent, near Erie. Pa.. lot 100x150, large
two story dwelling and four ijreenhouses almost
new. Good glass and well heated. Excellent
business location. Price $2,0(.i0.00, easy payments.
Write for particulars,.

Any of the above named properties is a fine bar-
gain, and those desiring to purchase will do well
to communicate with us. These are only a few of
the properties that we have for sale and leasing.

SMITH & SMITH,

p. 0. Box 869. 345 Sixth Ave., PITTSBURG. PA.

FOR SALE

Making a Change in our Method

of Heating, We Offer the

following Boilers

For Sale:

One No. 8 Furman brick set hot water
Boiler. Been in use four months, as good
as new. Price $2i5.

One No. 6 Furman brick set hot water
Boiler. In use five months, as good as
new. Price $140.

One No. 8 Furman brick set hot water
Boiler. In use three seasons. In first-
class condition. Price $200.

One No. 7 Furman brick set hot water
Boiler. In us« five seasons. In good order
every way. Price $150.

One No. 7. Furman brick set Boiler,
steam or hot water. In-use <5 seasons. In
good order. Price $100.

All of these Boilers are in the best con-
dition. Shaking grates in all. Have just
been taken out to make room for two large
boilers. Will deliver F. O. B. Richmond.

ADDRESS

W. A. HAMMOND,

107 East Broad St.,

1436

The American Florist.

June 23,

Hillsdale, Mich.

Carl Hirsch, florist upon the Michigan
Southern Division ot the L. S. & M. S.
R. R., with headquarters in this city, has
recently completed what is probably a
trip the like of which was never known
in this country. Mr. Hirsch started out
with a special train of four cars laden to
their capacity with potted plants and
before his return he had traveled 105."
miles and planted 191 flower beds at the
various stations on his division of the
road. Mr. Hirsch is now planning a
vacation trip to Europe, sailing about
July 1 and visiting France and Germany,
being absent about two months.

Springfield, Mass.— Charles F. Fair-
field's greenhouses at 30 Eastern avenue
have been purchased by D. J. Murphy,
who will change the name to the Eastern
Avenue Conservatories. Mr. Murphy will
completely renovate and remodel the
greenhouses. He comes to this city with
a wide and varied knowledge ot horticul-
ture, having had an experience of six
years with Lange, of Worcester, and he
was also with Galvin, of Boston, for six
years.— [//jjon.

Wbol^ale flower/arKjfe

Cincinnati, June 21

Roses, Bride

Bridesmaid

" Meteor

" Perie

Okmatlons

" fancy i

Lily ot the valley

Gladiolus

Callas I'

Stocks

Sweet peas

Tuberoses 3

Bmllal 12

Adlantom

rommon ferns

HarrUII s

Asparagus

8t. loots, June 21.

Roses Bride, Bridesmaid 'i.

Meteor 3

" Perle. Wootton 2

Carnations, common

'• fancy 1

Sweet peas

dmllai 12

Adiantnm

Asparagus 25.

MILWAUKBE, June 21.

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60® 16.
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Boses,

1 60®

Beauty, long perdoz.

" " medium " "

" *' short " "

" Bride. Bridesmaid 4

" Meteor 4

'* Kalserln

Carnations, ordinary 1

fancy 2.

Lily of the valley

Anratums lilies

Adiantum

Common ferns

Bmllaz

Asparagus

Oalax leaves

PiTTSBOTiG, June 21.
Boses, Beauty, fancy 20

" " extra lu.

No. 1 10

'* " culls :;

" Bride, Bridesmaid 2.

" Meteor, 2.

" Perle 2

Cnsln 2.

Carnations, ordinary

fancy, 1

Lily of the valley 2

Harrlsll 8

Sweet peas

Daisies

Piconles — , 3

Bmllax 13

Gladiolus 3.

Adiantnm

Asparagus 36

Sprengerll

DENVER, June 20.

Boses, Beauty, select 20.

ordinary 8.

** Bride. Bridesmaid 4.

" Meteor 6.

" Perle, Wootton 4.

Carnations, ordinary 1

" fancy 2.

Lily of the valley

Callas

Harrlsll •■

Sweet peas

Asparagus

Bmllaz

Ferns

PSBOnles

3 00
2.00
1.00
.00® 6.
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tiO'
18

\ Orchid flowers.

»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

W. A. MCFADDEN.

^

ROSEBANK."

CINCINNATI.

X

Shipments made direct from greenhouses, t
insuring fresh and perfect blooms. a

N. B. It is particularly re-
quested that the stock here
off^ered be not confused with
similar stock offered by com-
mission dealers at lower pri-
ces, which has been shipped
from New York. Rosebank
Orchids are never sold through
commission dealers.

CATTLEYAS

( IN VARIETY )

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♦

»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

Everything in the

GUT FLOWER

line.

and a
complete line of

WIRE WORK,

the kind
that will give satisfaction.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

HOLTON & HUNKEL CO.,

P. O. Box 103.

FLOWERS of ALL DESCRIPTIONS

(^^ ^^^ <^^ <^^

For Comniencement Exercises and

June Weddings.

C. C. POLLWORTH CO.,

Milwaukee, Wis.

"Write, telegraph or telephone.

Cll IV I ClUCC Briniant Bronze. 11 SOper 1(100;
OALHA LlAILO Brilliant Green, %\ Ml per 1000.

LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS «™-g?el^^if.i°"i loo.

FANCY FERN, DAGGER FERN. ETC. At Market price,

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 W. 28th St., New York City.

Telephone, 2Ull5 Madison Square.

l§«i§333i§3SSSf?3:§:'§iS:-3.3^^:-§SSSS'§SS^^S;3S3^3SSa-^iaSS:-§3S3!3a*:

NEW CROP

-^~ -t^' Northern ferns

Now READY, 50 cts. per 1000. LAUREL FES-
TOONING, 4c to 6c p'T yard. Best sjoods always,

GROWL FERN CO., Millington, Mass.

Please mention the A nie> ican Florist when ,

> ilhiff

QARDENINQ

This is the paper to recommend to your
customers, the leading horticultural

Journal in America for amateurs

•2kOO Per Year. Sample Copies Free.

Liberal terms to florists who take subscriptions.

THE 6ARDENIN8 CO. Monon^rndg, CHICAGO.

Hardy Cut Ferns

FANCY and DAGGER.

In lull I)Iooni now. In 1000
lots 50c. In tots of ovtT 1000
■JOc p.T 1000. Laurel Roping
4c per yard, liouquet Green
Ropini 4c per yard. Sphag-
num Moss 5Cc per bbl.
All orders liy mail or dis-
'•li promptly attended to.

THOMAS COLLINS,
Hinsdale, - Mass.

PETER REINBERG,

Grower and Wholesaler of Cut riowers.

500.000 FEET OF GLASS.

Headquarters for American Beauty.

Carnations, Blooms and Cuttings.

51 Wabash Ave.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

Remember us to our advertisers.

i

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The American Florist.

1437

itiiiiiiiimmmiiiiiui

iiiiiititiiitiimtiiiimiiimiiiiimiitiiititiitiitme

J. B. DEAMUD,

WABASH AVE.. CHICAGO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR PEONIES.

F*. «s r>. Ekt Co!*t.

Per Dozpn.

BEAUTIES, short *1.00

meJiura l.SOto 2.00

Ions; 2.50to 3.00

Per 100

BRIDES and JIAIDS $3.00tolM00

METEORS 3.00to 4.00

I'ERI.ES 2 00 to 3.00

KAISERINS 2.00 to 4.00

verv fancy ti-OO

CARNATIONS,' iissorted l.OOto l.iiO

fancv 2. GO to 3.00

Pit 100

P.EONIES $3. 00 to -IS.

LIL. HARRISII 800 to 10.

CALLAS 8.00 to 10,

FORGET-ME-NOT 1.

VALLEY 4.00 to 5.

FERNS Per 1000*1.50

ADIANTUM

SMILAX Per do/.. *l.,50 12,

"Prices subject to change without notice.

NVUWY

McKellar & Winterson's

Modern Supply House.

We have a fine as'ortment of

BASKETS ^ Vo?'^ SCHOOL CLOSINGS

and!offer same at greatly reduced prices.

Special attention given to assortments, $5.00, $10.00
and up. Parties leaving selection to us will be sure of
getting nothing but strictly good standard styles, as we
have no other.

Give us your order now together with your needs in

CUT FLOWERS.

c» McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

\ ninicndun, wabash'ave.. GHICAGOi go

iSfiS«iSiSGSSS8S8SBSi?

Carnation Blooms

In Unlim Ud Quantities ^

SHIPPED TO ALL POINTS. S

Chicago Carnation Co., J*"^'"-

fjifKfif:7fjf'^xxsesiasfi

WEILAHD-AND-RISCM

I We are large Growers and I
(Shippers of CUT FLOWERS

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

GEO. REINBERG,

Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers.

BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

All stock at lowest market rates. Send in your
orders.

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Seen by New Firms:

AMERICAN FLORIST ADVTS.

Wbol^ale flower/\arKjfe

CHICAGO. June 23.

ROBU, Beaatr, extra long stems
30 Inch
24 ••
20 "

15 "
• 12 "

3.00@ 4.00
3.00
2.60
2.00
1.50
1.25
1.00

Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® i; 00

Perle 3.00® 6.00

Met«or 4 00® B.OO

La K^anoe 4 00® 6.00

Golden Gate ii.00@10.00

Carnations 1.00® 1.60

fancy 1.60® 2.00

Lily of the valley 3.00® 5.00

Mignonette 2.00® 6.00

Uarrlsll 10.00®I6 00

Callas 8 00®10-00

Sweet peas 50® 1.00

Adlantom 50® 1.00

Common fern. .16

Fancy ferns .20

RmllaT.. 12 50ffll5.00

Asparagus 50.00<siB0.00

64 WABASH AVE.
CHICAGO

8. K. Cor. Wabash Aye. and Randolph St.

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&Washburn

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Wholesale Dealers and OiiA d«ksu«kH^
Growers of llUI MOWerS

GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL.

A. L RANDALL ^

Wholesale Florist

Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash*
ington St., Chicago.

Write for special qaotatlona on large orders.

WHOLESALE

GROWER OF ROSES.

DEALEB IK

CUT FLOWERS

J. A. BUDLONG,

37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL

Mention the American Florist.

Benthey & Co.

F. F. BENTHEV, Manager,

Wholesale Commission Florist

41 Randolph Street CHICAGO.

'Consignments solicited..

A. G. PRINCE & GO.

Wholesale Gut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Agents for the Hinsdale Uise Co. Special attaiit<oi

paid to shlppInK orders.

76 & 78 Wabash Avenue,
Talephone Main 3208. CHIOAQO.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

S04 LIBERTV ST. 'PHONE 2167.

M

CONSIGNMENTS

SOLICITED.

Florists' Supplies

Please mention the American Florist.

I4b8

The American Florist.

June 23,

Samuel %. Pennook.

Wholesale Florist,

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street,

.PHILADELPHIA, PA.

AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES.

UNTIL JOLV ist, Win, BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A. M. TO 8:00 P. M.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND.

BOSTON...

FLOWERS

Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies.

>rloe I^la-ts s3:i^iU^<a..

e^ IBr-oixifleXcl «St., :BO«STO:Pf, »(I:A.«S®,

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' """ToS^S'ii' '■^. '"••'■

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

NOTICE: — WELCH BROS., Sole Agents for FREYSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, S2.0O oer

Script Letters. S4.00 per lOO.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

Wholesale Florists,

Always on Hand:
CARNATIONS.
BRIDESMAIDS,
BRIDES.

i'

j7 JOBBERS IN

/^^ FLORISTS'

' SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers,

84 Hawley Street. BOSTON.

H.G.BERNING

Wholesale riorist,

SUCCESSOR TO

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO....

1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

The Cincinnati
Cut Flower Co.,

cincinnaVlo. wholesale FLORISTS.

Consignments Solicited.
Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

SHIPPING LIBELS '^

"Cut Flowers

Printed in two colors on gummed
paper; your card, etc.. in blkcli and
leaf adopted by the S. /*. P. in red.
Very attractive. Price per 500, J2.85;
per 1000, $4.60. Send for samples

ELECTRO Of THIS i.EAF, POSTPAID, $1.25.

American Florist Co.,

— CHICAOO.

It is good business policy
to mention the

...AMERICAN nORIST

wh«n vou write to an advertiser.

Wbol^ale power/\arK^

PWTT.AnHTPHIA, JUUe 20.

RoBes. Tea 1

" " extra 4.

" Beauty, extra lu

" •' flrsta y.

CaniatlonB

" fancy 1.

LUy of the valley 3.

Asparagus 35

Bmllax IS

Adlantum

Sweet Peas

BOSTON, June 20.

Boses. Beauty, extra ;5.

" " medium 4.

'* " culls 1.

Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor

extra 4

*' Kalserln t»

Carnations

Ulyof the vaUey. !.'.'.'.!!!"!!'.!!!.*'. .".'.' s!

Loneltiorums 4

Sweet pea^

Astllbe, Stocks 1

Bmllax 10.

Asparatnia

Hardy ferns

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HEADQUARTER^
.'.^ YORK

GIVE

US

A

TRIAL.!'

WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of
Seasonable Flowers in Stock.

UfU C VACTIMft Wholesale Com-

finii Ti IVIIOIIIIU) mission Florist,

481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

C. A. KUEHN,

Wholesale Florist,

H22 PINE STREET.

Jam, ST. LOUIS, MO.

tWA coiupletft line of Wire U«-sigiit(.

Woodroffe & Bernhelmer,
Wholesale Florists

1604. LUDLOW STREET,

'Phone 1-43-69-A. PHILADELPHIA.

Consignments Solicited.

LEO. NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist,

N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS,

Long DiSTANCx DUII inCI Dlill Dl

PHONs 3-16-M D. rniLAULLrniA, rAi

Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicited.

Geo. M. Moss,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance Phone 1-41-28 D.

Consignments ol Roses, Carnations, Violets tolicittd.

CHAS. B. STAHL

Wholesale Florist,

17 S. nth St., Telephone 63-64, PIIILADELPillA.

Orders by mall, telegraph or telephone will
receive prompt attention.

Consignments of good stock solicited.

...GEO. M. KELLOGG...

Largest Grower^oL.. 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.

JJP LONG DISTANCE 'PHONK AT EITHEB PLACB

JOHN B. FERGUSON,

Wholesale riorist,

6515 Fifth Ave, PITTSBURG, PA.

Long Distance 'Phone 2985.

Consignments of Roses, Carnatious and Violets,
Solicited.

J. M. COHEN, Florist,

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

22 Cliapman Place, BOSTCN, MASS.

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The American Florist.

1439

TOP GRADE

Carnations

BEAUTIES,
BRIDES.
BRIDESMAIDS,
METEORS

t,il>' oi' tlxe Valley.

JOHN I. RAYNOR,

49 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

TAlephoue No. 1998 MadlHon Square.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Commission riorists.
JUNE SPECIALTIES. 8^^^\*^t1i>^i'."^"'

Telephone 2065 Madison Sqr. 42 WeSt 2Btll St., NEW YORK CITY.

TilOMAS YOUNG, Jr.

Wholesale Florist^

New Telephone No. 1803 Madison Square.

43 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

GHORMLEY & fERKINS.

Wholesale P I r^*- *£: + £:

Commission | IUI IoLn^^

57 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

Nf*w and Commodious
Esl:iblislimi.-nt at

Prepared to handle large or email conelRnnients of cut flowers to KTOwerB
advantage. Telephone 2200 MadlHon f^qiiare.

JOHN TOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.
51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square.
Price list on application.

Piease mention the American Florist when zciiting.

THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN
NEW YORK CITY FOR

Violets % Carnations.

SHOWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It
will be to your advantage.

WM. H. GUNTHER.

.... 30 West 29th Street.

New Telephone No. 551 Madtaon Square-
Please Mention the American Florist.

FRANK MILLANG.

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,

408 E. 34th Street,

Qui Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

Telephone 399 MadUon Sqnare.

N. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry.
Open for Cnt Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
Every Alomiiie......

BE8IRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT
FOR ADVERTISING.

JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary.

Please Mention The American Florist.

MOORE, HENTZ & NASH,

Wholesale Commission Florists,

119 and 121 W. 23d St..

NEW YORK CITY.
Telephone 733— 18th.
Choicest Stock Shipped on a Commission.

At rooms of N. Y.
Cut Flower Co.

Choice Carnations

Choice Roses Jt J^

Traendly & Schenck

NEW YORK CITY

New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq.

38 W. 28th street

Cut Flower Exchange

Wbol^ale flower/\arKjfe

NSW Tore, June 20.

Bosea, Beaut; select 15.in®3(I.W

" " medium 1.00® COO

" " culls 50® 2.00

" Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor 25® 1,00

Select 4.00® B 00

Carnations 26® .60

fancy 1.00® 1.50

laiyof the valley 2 0(1® 3 00

Sweet peas 10® .15

PieoBles 1.00® 2.00

Harrlsll 2.00® 1.00

Cattleyas 30.00®10 OO

Gardenias 12 OOco 15.00

Smllax 8.0O@I2.0O

Asparagus 26 00@36.00

Sprengerll.perdoz. bunches .75^1 CO
Adlantum 60 .76

Boses,

Buffalo, June 21.

Beauty

Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor —

" Perle, Nlphetos

Katserln

Carnations. .

. 15. W® 20.00

. S.OO® 6.00

3.00

i;.oo

1 00® 2.00

laiy of the valley 3.00® 4.00

Sweet peas .50

Harrlsll 10.00

Smllax 15.0U@20 00

Adlantum 1 00® 1.60

Hardy ferns, Oalaz leaves 20® 25

Asparagus 50.00®76.M

MILLANG & CO.

Commission Florists

48 West 29th St., NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square.
Capable, experienced. ConBlgnments solicited.

We've thousands of readers and hun-
dreds of advei1:isers. Each helps the other.

The New York Cut Flower Co.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,
112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Telephone 733-18lh. NEW YORK.

COHSICNMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,
^s;i^!tr^^ Wholesale Florist.

39 W. 28th St., NEW YORK.

ROSES SHIPl'ED

to all points.

Frire I.if*t on
Application

ford Bros...

t^ Oft Wholesale Florists

111 West 30th street. NEW YORK.

Coniignments Solicited. Phone, 157 Madison Sq.

Julius Lang

93 West 30th Street, NEW YORK.

ROSES. CARNATIONS. VALLEY.

CHOICE SUMMER STOCK.

Telephone 280 Madison Square.

(^

There Are Buyers

For all kinds of good stock

advertised in..

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POPULAR WHOI»ESAI»E
CUT FLOWER HOUSE

At the nt^ address, 106 West 28th St., New York City, draws the crowd. Consignments carefully handled
and well sold. Excellent facilities. J- J- .^ J- Telephone 197 Madison Avenue.

Nowwehave FHW C HORAN R^^^

TULIPS. ■■■ "^ W W ■ ^1^ ■ I I '^^ ■ • M m ■ ^ J The best of each variety

DAFFODILS,
FREESIAS,
PANSIES,
SWEET PEAS.
VALLEY.
ORANGE BLOSSOMS

47 WEST 28TH ST .

NEW YORK.

ICUT FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE.

Tel. 421
Madison Squa

The best of each variety in
market free from mildew.

Violets,

in any quantity,
Special or Ordinary.

144 0

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AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

AIBERT MCCULLOUGH. Ptes.; V. W. BOLGIANO.

Vlce-Pres : 8. ('. Willard, WetherBfleld, Conn ,
Seo'y and Treas.

W. Atlee Burpee & Co. inform us
that they have been awarded first prize
for sweet peas at the Paris Exposition.

Cut worms and wire worms are play-
ing havoc with both field and sweet corn
around Waterloo, Nebraska. Some fields
of heavy land had to be planted as many
as three times. A good rain the night of
June 15 helped matters a good deal.

How Seedsmen Bowl.

The seedmen bowled many games dur-
ing their recent meeting at Chicago.
Herewith we present the scores made in
one of the games: A. Dickinson, 1S5;
C. Stecher, 139; A. T. Ferrell, 134; C. H.

ALBERT MCULLOUGH

President-elect. American Seed Trade Association.

Vick, 112; J. C. Vauahan, 111; P.Hollen-
bach, 102; H. G. Windheim, 97; F. W.
Barteldes, 96; J. C. McCuUough, 92;
W. C. Langbridge, 83.

Albert McCuUough.

At its annual convention in Chicago
last week, Albert McCuUough, senior
member of the well known firm of J. M.
McCuUough's Sons, Cincinnati, Ohio,
was elected president of the American
Seed Trade Association. Mr. McCuUough
has been a member of the association
since its inception in 1883, serving three
years (1886-89) as secretary and treas-
urer and one year (1890) as president.
He has thus been twice chosen as presi-
dent, an honor not previously bestowed
on any other member. Mr. McCuUough
was born at Cincinnati in 1851. After a
collegiate education he entered the estab-
lishment founded by his father, the late
J. M. McCuUough. He is thoroughly
interested in all departments of the busi-
ness, giving special attention to grass
and farm seeds. In the management of
the concern he is now ably assisted by

his son, Harry B., the elder gentleman
having many other interests which make
heavy demands upon his time.

California Notes.

Thomas A. Cox, of the Cox Seed Co ,
is expected home from New York this
week. Fred. Hunter, of the same firm,
has gone south whUe John Horn is trav-
eling in the opposite direction.

Chas. Beebe, of Trumbull & Beebe, is
on a business trip to the southern part
of the state.

Arnold Ringier, of W. W. Barnard &
Co., Chicago, is here. Meteor.

Seedsmen at Chicago.

The following were among those who
attended the meeting of the American
.Seed Trade Association in Chicago last
week: T. Lee Adams, J. G. Peppard,
|. I. Reynolds, A. G. Trumbull, Kansas
"City, Mo.; C. L. Allen, Floral Park
N. Y.; J. B. Baker, Fort Worth, Texas
F. W. Barteldes, Max Wilhelmi, Law
rence, Kan.; J. H. Beagley, Sibley, 111.
F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C.
Chas. H. Breck, John Fottler, Jr., Bos-
ton, Mass.; S. E Briggs, Toronto
Canada; A. C. Brown, Springfield, 111.
Alfred J. Brown, Grand Rapids, Mich.
H. W. Buckbee, Roland H. Shumway
Sr., R. H. Shumway, Jr., Kockford, 111.
Chas. Burge, K. L. Burge, Fred. W
Jaeger, W. T. Phillips, Toledo, Ohio; Geo
B. Burroughs, lerome B. Rice, W. R
Roach, Cambridge, N. Y.; C. S. Clark

Wakeman, Ohio; Everett B. Clark, Mil-
ford, Conn.; John J. Cleary, Frank Hoer-
mann, Terre Haute, Ind ; Adolph Cor-
neli, Ben. P. CorneH, Robert Pommer,
Chas. E. Prunty; N. M. Schisler, St.
Louis, Mo.; T. C. Crabb,A. E. Reynolds,
Crawfordsville, Ind ; .V Currie, S. G.
Courteen, Milwaukee, Wis ; O. H. Dick-
inson, Springfield, Mass.; F. H. Ebeling,
Syracuse, N. Y.; A. T. Ferrell, W. H.
Grenell, Saginaw, Mich.; lacobS. Handle,
R. L. Templin, Calla, Ohio; F. G. John-
son, Columbus, Ohio; Herbert W. John-
son. Burnet Landreth, Philadelphia, Pa.;
C. Edward Kendel, Cleveland, Ohio;
Thomas M. Landrum, Santa Clara, Cal.;
W. C. Langbridge, Albany, N. Y.; Albert
McCuUough, |. McCuUough, Cincinnati,
Ohio; W. [. Mandeville, C. H. Vick, C.
Stecher, Rochester, N. \ ; August Man-
gelsdorf, Atchison, Kan.; L. H. Manley,
Buffalo, N. Y.; J. S. Michael, H. A.
; Johns, Sioux City, la; Jesse E.
Northrup, Minneapolis, Minn ; L. L.
Olds, Clinton, Wis.; Chas. N. Page,
DesMoines, la.; E. M. Parmelee, Picton,
Ont.;Chas S. Park, Salem, Ore ; S. M.
Pease, Cape Vincent, N Y' ; J. C. Robin-
son, Waterloo, Xeb ; Otto Schwill, Mem-
phis, Tenn.; Frank Seberger, Crown
Point, Ind ; E J. Sheap, Jackson, Mich.;
J. Steckler, New Orleans, La; Mel. L.
Webster, Independence, la.; S. F. Willard,
Thos. H. WUlard, Wethersfield, Conn.;
H. G. Windheim, Omaha, Neb.; H. W.
Wood, Richmond, Va ; H. M. WaU,
Brooklyn. N. Y ; Harry N. Hammond,
Fifield, Mich.; F. W. Bruggerhof, New
York.

CINERAIMA--CAI.CEOLARIA-FANSY

Cineraria. James' Giant strain, tbe tinest strain oirered, per packet, 3.=>c; 'j tr. pkt,. «5e; tr. pKt.. $1.00.

Ca'ceolaria, James' Giant strain, unsurpassed; '2 trade packet, 30c; trade packet, 60c.

Pansy, Johnson ,V .Stokes' Kingly strain, comprises all the giant sorts of merit; per packet, aSc; '/s

trade packet, 30c: trade jmcket. 50c; per o/,.. $5.00.
Asparagus Sprengeril, lOo seeds. SOc; per 1000 seeds, $4.00.
Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 100 seeds, $1.00; per 1000 seeds, tSOO.

JOHNSON & STOKES, seedsmen, 217 and 219 Market St., Philadelphia. Pa.
-^^FRESH FERN SPORES/^^-

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra large package of fresh Spores, sufficient for 3000 plants,
with full cultural directions, postpaid for Jl.OO.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS. N. J

H NOTICE.

~^^^U'e are now ready to give you LOWEST
estimates for FIRST-class stock of "
Freesias, Harrisii. Callas. Romans Paper White Nar-
cissus, Hyacinths. Tulips, Van Sions, Japan
Longiflorum, Azaleas, Etc.
Send us list and we will give figures. Address
H. H. BERGER & CO., (Est. 78) 47 Barclay St., N.Y.

ESTABLISHED 1802

THORBURN'S
SEEDS

We have still left some fresh seeds of
the following Palms in tine condilion;

KENTIA BELMOREANA, per lOCO. $4 00; 5000 to
10,000 at $3.50; lO.OOU and over at $3.00.

KENTIA FORSTERIANA. per ICOO. $4 Co; 6000 1"
10 OUO at *1 SO; 10,000 and over at $3.00.

LICUALA < RANDIS n $3.00 per 1000.

.Uso CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS in assorted
sizes. 3 lbs. to 12 lbs., at $8.00 per loi) lbs.,
while unsold.

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(late of IS John Street)

36 CORTUNDT STREET. NEW YORK

FRUIT AND FLOWER PLATES

Seed Packets and Supplies of all kinds (or
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN

SEJSm B'OE. IPHICE lilST.
Stock Cuts, lOo. per square Inch. Bnnravlng by all
processes. Printing and Lithographing. Illustrated
Catalognes a specialty.

VREDENBUR6 & CO., Rochester, N. Y.

Die Blndekunst

Einzige Special Zeitschrift der

Welt fur BLUMENBINOEREI.

Probenommcrn umsonst.

Abonncment tO M. jahrlich.

J. OLBERTZ, Blndekunst Verlag,

ERFURT, DEUTSCHLAND.

^'L CARNATIONS

Oniers hooked now for fall dflivcry.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Havenj Mich.

rgoo.

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VAUGHAN'S LIST OF SEASONABLE SEEDS

...F*ox>...
l^loflsts' Use.

PRIMULA SINENSIS FIIVIBRIATA, (Chinese Primroses).

IIJ -J- ■ 250

1000

251

1000

' -~^ iSSS seeds.

seeds.

seeds.

seeds.

Alba, pure white t .50

(1.50

Blue. :i cl<'ar sl<y-blue % .50

$1.70

Chiswick RBd. bright red 50

1.7.5

New Upright Deep Velvety Red.. .50

1.75

Kermesina Splendens. crimson .50

1.75

Rosea, bright pint< 35

Alrosanguinea, lirinhtest deep

Mont Blanc, new, large, pure

led 50

1.70

Alba Magnifica. snow white, of

Striata, whiteand lilac striped .35

excellent fiirni and habit. - . .50

1 TO

PRIMULA Mixed. :i splendid

Peachblotsom. beautiful white

variety 'a oz., $3.00; .25

1.25

with pink hue 50

1.70

VAUQHAN'S COLUMBIAN CINERARIAS This is a mixture of the finest English,

I-'rencb and German strains: the flowers are very larjiie, from 7 to 9 inches in circumfer-
■ ui-e and in the most brilliant colors. Per T. pkt., about 1000 seeds, 50c; 3 pkts. lor $1.25.

CALCEOLARIA HVBRIDA.— Our mi.\ture is composed of the choicest selections of
the tigered, marked, spotted and variegated varieties and we know it will give entire
satisfaction. 'I'rade pkt. (1000 seeds), .50o.

CYCLAMEN, Qlant Flowered. Cyclamen Persicum. Giganteum Splendens, — We
have an extra tine strain of this grand market plant. Unsurpassed for size of bloora
and variety of colors. 100 seeds. 1000 seeds.

Giganteum Album, Mont Blanc, pure white $ .75 $5.00

Deep Crimson, very large 75 5.00

Rosa von Marientlial, splendid pink 75 5.00

White. Carmine Eve 75 5 00

Giant Flowered Sorts, best mixed '; oz.. $1.50; .50 4.50

CrCLAMEN. Persicum. tine mixed pkt., 25c; ^i oz.. 70<3: oz., $2.50

For full list of Seeds, write tor our Import List just out.

\'aiiKhan'9 liiterDational Friiuala Mixture. This mix-
ture is composed of the most salable colors of SlnK'e Flowering Chi-
nese Primulas, the best whites, pinks and reds, with a sprlnkllrig of
other colors enough to give a large variety of colors, the most Impor-
tant shades predominating It contains some of the above mentioned
Qlant sorts, some Fern leaved, some blue; also some with dark leaves
and stems. Pkt,. ;ijO seeds, 50c; 6 pkts , (1750 seeds,) $2; pBrl-lt;oz.,S2.50

Bamboo Cane Stakes,

Per 100, ~5o;
1000, $4 00; f. o

250, .tl 25;
b. Chicago.

Rose Grower Bone Meal,

The best for Florists' use. It is ground
rtne, hence is quick acting. ,50 lbs.,
$1.00; 100 lbs., $2 00; 200 lbs., $3.50.

CHICAGO.

84-86 RANDOLPH STREET.

VAUQHAN^S SEED STORE,

NEW YORK,
/4 BARCLAY STREET.

LAKCVIEW ROSE GARDENS, headquarters for

Wholesale Growers, Q^^ FlOWCrS.

LONG DISTANCE PHONE.

JAMESTOWN, N. Y.

Per 100

SMILAX.

Fine plants, 2-in. pots 1000. $8.00: 1.00

ACDARACIICJ Sprenserii. 3-inch pot 3.00

AdrAnMbUa , Plumosus Nanus -1.00

Primmses, July 1, Chinese. Forbesi, Obconica,

Grandiflora and Rosea 2.00

Pansy seed, large- flowering $4.00 per oz.

CASH PLEASE

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM

DEI^AWABE, O.

Plcaw mrnh'on the Amt'yican Florist whe' 7fi iting

IN BEST
...VARIETIES

SPECIALTIES

^08E8, from 3-lnoh pots.

CARNATIONS, foi all dellverr.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
8MILAX.

Prloealow. Bend for Ust. VIOLETS.

WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKILL. N. Y,

Please mention the American Florist when -.vriting.

fINE
STOCK.

IVORY 'MUMS

2^-inch pots,
$2.00 per 100, |17.50 per lOOO.

HENRY EICHHOLZ,

Waynesboro. Pa.

CARNATIONS.

strong and welt-rooted cuttings ready now of the

following varieties; Per 100. Per 1000.

Eldorado 11.25 no 00

Scott 1.26 10 00

McCowan 1.26 10.00

Portia 1.35 10.00

Ivory and Silver Spray 1.00 ii.OO

Also tine Lady H. Campbell, rooted

runners 75

JOS. RENARD, Unionville, Chester Co., Pa.

in
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accurate, complete Trade Directory. Such a
book, 387 pages, containing the name and
address of every florist, nurseryman and seedsman
in America, new list of private gardeners and horti-
cultural supply concerns and much other informa-
tion will be mailed from this office on receipt of $2.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

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Tliat Cau't lie Had fclsewhere.

Such as New Kalanchoe Fiammea. New incarvllleaB.
New Campanula Mlrabllie, New Buddlelas, New Deut-
zlas. Mr Peter Barre New White lupin The Grand
New Salvia Glory of Stuttgart. The Edelweiss In
bloom, New Ruelllas, New tllblacus. New Begonias.
New Cannas, 200 New Dibltas, New Treasure Vine,
New Shamrock Pea Send for Catalogue of Novelties.
Always In quantity— Asparagas Sprengeii, Boston
Fern. Baby Primrose, Edelwales. Fern Balls, at low-
est prices.
A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia, Fa.

Please mt-trfton fhc Ame> xcan E'l'tist zvhen ivriiing.

BOSTON FERN

L. n. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass.

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weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription 13.00
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The American Florist.

June 2j,

The i^uRSBRY TR9£>e.

AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN.

Thbo J. Smith, Pres.; N. W. Hale, Vlce-Pre».
GcoaGE C. 8EAGBR, RocbBBier, N. Y., Sec'7.

The Central Michigan Nursery Com-
pany, Lansing, Mich., has increased its
capital stock to $25,000.

The American Forestry Association
meets at Schwerwinerhorn Hall, Colum-
bia University, New York, June 25 and 26.

Bloomington, III — F. S. Phoenix, the
nurseryman, lost his office and office
furniture in the recent disastrous fire
here.

E. RuNYAN, president ot the Elizabeth
Nursery Co, Elizabeth, N. J., who was at
the Chicago convention with fine samples
of clematis, etc., reports an excellent
business.

In the Superior Court at Council Bluffs,
D. ]. Fogarty has begun suit for $1950
against E. L. Newland, who refused to
accept nursery stock as per contract and
left the goods on the plaintiffs hands.

George Foster has disposed of his
interest in the Phoenix Nursery Co.,
Bloomington, 111., to W. E. Rossney and
retires after thirty-two years' connection
with the establishment. Sidney Tuttle
and Mr. Rossney are now the only own-
ers of Phoenix stock.

Nurserymen's Protective Associations.

There was unusual activity in the ranks
of the American Nurserymen's Protective
Association during the convention in
Chicago last week but what occurred at
its annual meeting, June 13, aside from
the officers elected, it is not given the
uninitiated to know. The new officers
are: President, Wm. Pitkin, Rochester;
vice-president, A. L. Brooke, No. Topeka,
Kans. ; secretary, T. B. Meehan, German-
town, Pa.; treasurer, Peter Youngers,
Geneva, Neb ; executive committee. C. J.
Stark, Louisiana, Mo.; J. H. Dayton,
Painesville, O.; C.J. Brown, Rochester.

The annual meeting ot the Nursery-
men's Mutual Protective Association was
held Wednesday evening, June 13. The
usual routine of business was transacted
and the following officers reelected ;
President, X. H. Albaugh, Phoneton, O.;
vice-president, Wm. C. Barry, Rochester,
N. Y.; secretary and treasurer, Geo. C.
Seager, Rochester; executive committee,
E. Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind.; Irving
Rouse, Rochester; F. II. Stannard,
Ottawa, Kans.

St. Louis.

TRADE IS FAIR IN SPITE OF THE STREET
CAR TROUBLES.— ROSES SCARCE AND
BEAUTIES UNOBTAINABLE. — CLUB MEET-
ING.

There has been only a slight change in
the state of trade during the past week.
Several school commencements have
created an increased demand for bright
colored stock, but there have not been so
many large weddings. Good* roses are
exceedingly scarce, and as one wholesaler
put it, "we forget what Beauties look
like." Carnations have dropped a notch
in quality, but sweet peas are fine.
There has never been known a time when
the town was as full of them as it is
to-day. Prices run from 10 cents to ,30
cents per bunch. Spider lilies are going
rather slow at $1 per dozen cuts. Cape
jasmines and peonies are over.

The Ostertag brothers and their helper
returned early in the week from their

trip to Elkins, W. Va., where they had
been for a week prior to making the
decorations last Saturday for the Kerens
wedding. The stock used was mostlj'
from New York; in fact, all of it with the
exception of the laurel and rhododen-
drons, which were collected from the
mountains near Elkins. It is seldom that
a decoration requires the services of three
men who have to travel 2700 miles, as
in this instance. Three other helpers, in
addition, were hired east, making six in
all for the job. To give an idea of the
size and beauty of the decoration we give
the following memoranda of stock used:
1800 Kaisenn and 800 Bridesmaid roses,
200 Beauties, 1500 lily of the valley, 400
cut orchids, 500 strings of smilax, about
1000 strings of asparagus, with a very
large quantity of laurel and rhododen-
drons and palms. It required six boxes
of ribbon, and other things in propor-
tion. It, unfortunately, rained during
all the time after the decoration was set
and no photograph could be secured.

The meeting of the Florists' Club on
June 14 was poorly attended, presum-
ably on account of the strike. The
exhibition of mixed flowers was post-
poned until a fall meeting. M.

was from the Smith &\'oung Co., calling
for 2500 of his bottomless violet pots.

The annual outing of the State Florists'
Society will take place near Broadripple,
the details to be announced at the next
meeting of the club.

The suggestions of John Bertermann
have once more put Fairview Park in a
very presentable condition. H. J.

Indianapolis.

SEVERAL CHANGES IN BUSINESS.— NEW
HOUSES TO GO UP. — PERSONAL DOINGS
AND VARIOUS ITEMS.

R. F. Harritt, for a number of years
manager of the Meridian Conservatories,
has bought four acres of ground near
Broadripple and intends to put up
several large carnation houses equipped
with all modern improvements, including
a heater of his own invention.

Weishaar Brothers are to give up their
place in Brightwood and Henry Weishaar
will shortly erect seven houses and an
office in Dounan street, with the inten-
tion of doing a general retail business.

Thus far only Ed. Bertermann and
Henry Rieman have positively announced
that they will attend the convention,
the indications, however, point to a larger
attendance from here.

Harry Balsley was in town last week
receiving many good orders, one of which

Chestnut Hill, Pa.

At the meeting of the Chestnut Hill
Horticultural Society, Tuesday evening,
June 12, President John T. Morris,
just home from Europe, gave a brief
mention of horticulture as he found
it in the Old Worid. The judges of the
evening's exhibits were Ernest Ashley,
Richard Moore and Martin McTigue.
The prize winners were:

W. Robertson, gardener to J. W. Pep-
per, first for lettuce, peas and hybrid per-
petual roses and special mention for
tomatoes.

W. Boyce. gardener to Randall Morgan,
second for lettuce and certificate of merit
for the finest strawberries on exhibition,
losing the cash prize oflered for best quart
of berries by showing two quarts.

John Little, gardener to J. Lowber
Welsh, first for quart of strawberries.

Frank Gould, gardener to John T.
Morris, second tor strawberries, first for
radishes and collection of herbaceous cut
blooms, and certificate of merit for speci-
men plant Clerodendron Balfourii.

Hans Renter, gardener to C. W. Henry,
special mention for vase of antirrhinum
and certifiTate of merit for collection of
sweet peas.

Henry Harris, gardener to Mr. Gratz,
special mention for collection of sweet
peas.

G. W. Brown, gardener to R. N. Car-
son, special mention for tomatoes.

Thomas Miller, special mention for
platter of Rockford cherries.

The varieties of roses winning the
honors were Paul Neyron, Alfred Colomb,
Magna Charta and Brunner.

ToPEKA, Kans.— A. Reinisch, formerly
of Lawrence, Kans , has been appointed
superintendent of the Topeka city parks
with offices in the citv hall.

XHE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 935 . PAINESVILLE, OBIO.

Leadlntr Ame Hran Nar^rr^incn, offer one of the Host I'omplele AsitOrtmPDls ot

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, BULBS, ETC.

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Ornamental Shrubs, Twining Shrubs, Etc.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., !:'E'w^^"RV

<jnr Mr. J AuHtio Shaw la now In the west, and
letters will and him sent In care of the Great North-
ern Hotel. Chicago, until tunher notice.

Large Elms.

O C fine specimen Elm trees 6 to 9-inch
^w caliper. "25 to 40 feet high, with well
developed heads. Have been several times
transplanted and will lift with excellent
roots and balls of earth. Send for price list.

SAMUEL Gi MOON, "*^""'buc^s^co.)>a

■^"..oIHEMOON

Company

For f Trees, Shrubs, Vines,
Your I and Small Fruits.

Deacriptive IHostratefi Catalogue Free.
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3 In Flats, a

I Ready for Potting, $2.00 Per Flat. |

Ampelopsis Veitchii, |

Pot Grown, $6.00 Per 100. i

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BOBBINK & ATKINS I

RlTHERfORD, N. J. I

CRIMSON CLOVER SEED, growers' prices.
ELERY PLANTS T-fcm
aBBAQE and Totted Strawberry Plants.

Circular tree. Slaymakek iV Son, Dover, Del.

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Itfjiutii'S, lont; . . . .
medium,
short .. .

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2.00 to 3.00

.-ih\.o 1.00

I'er 100.

Perle 3.00 to 4.00

liride, liridesmiiid ... 3.00 to 5.00

Meteor 3.00 to 6.00

Roses, our se].. iiss't., 3.00
(tarnations, extra se-
lect fancy 2.00

Fancy stock 1.25to 1.75

Medium Grade l.OOto 1.60

Callasand Harrisii... 10.(0

Daisies ,tO to 1 00

Lily of tlie Valley.... 4.00

Sweet Peas " 40 to .7S

Pa>onies 4.00 to 5.00

Corn Flower 40

Smilax 15,00 10 18.00

Common Fern. 2^c per 100. $2pr. M.

Paeonies

SCHOOL COMMENCEMENTS

And Other Purposes.

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FOR TEN DAYS ONLY.

GERANIUMS— Choicest varieties, true to name.

llruunti, best scarlet bedder in quantity, S. -V.

Nutt, Beaute Poitevine, Mrs. E. G. Hill, La

Favorite, White Swan, Mrs. ,T. M. Garr. Dr.

.Tacobia, Frances Perkins, Mme. liruanl, Mme.

Jaulin and others, $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per lOOii,

stroDg2^-in.; strong 4-in., 5c. Rose Geraniums,

strong 2V4-in., $2.00; strong 2-in., $1.60. Mme.

Salleroi. strone 2-in. $1 .50.
25,000 2!-4-inch ROSES— Brides, Meteors, Maids,

Perles and Woottons, $;!.00 pc-r 100; J30 per 1000.

Kaiserin and Golden Gate, $1.10 P'T 100. This

stock is strictly first class.
Double Fringed PETUNIAS— Hendersons and

Dreer's famous varieties, true to name, stroD;^

2-in. $1.50.
COLEUS — Fancy sorts, separate colors, strong

2-in. $1.50.
AQERATUM, Princess Pauline— 2-in. $1.50.
FUCHSIAS -Choicest varieties, 2-in. $1.50.
ALTEKNaNTHBRA — Red and Yellow, strong

2-in. $1.50.
ALVSSUM and SALVIAS— Strong 2-in. $1.50.
aiANT COribr asters— Pure white andmixfd

colors, 2-in. $1.50.
If you are in need of plants for stock, order a^oKt"^.

with the cash, please.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III.

Please mention the A>ne> ican Floruit zelieii zfritmg.

sooo

Lady Campbell Violets.

strong. Healthy Stock Plants,

$4.00 per 100. $35,00 per 1000.
H. A. JAHN, New Bedford, Mass.

Circulation

which

Circulates

The actual paid circulation of the
American Florist is, we believe, the
largest in its class. The contents
are of real present value and are
preserved for reference. Advertisers
who use regularly our columns estab-
lish permanent business ■with the best
trade in the United States.

CHINESE PRIMROSE.

Finest large flowering fringed, single and double, fifteen varieties, mixed, 500 see3s, $1.00; Vz pkt., 50c.

PRIMULA OBCONICA GRAND. HVBRIDA.
The very finest of the improved Hybrid Obconicas, large flowering and choice colors, truly L'rand,

lOCO seeds, 50o,

CINERARIA GRAND. NANA.

The finest large-flowering d\varf varieties, very showy, in choicest mixture; 1030 seeds, 50c.

PANSV. FINEST GIANTS.

The finest large-flowering varieties to be had, best colors and strong growing, mixed; 3500 seeds, $1.00.

A packet of the grand new Forget-me-not "Triumph" added to every order.

THE HOME OF
FKIMKOSES.

JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.

For F»A.I-,]\I«S A?Vrite to

WALTER RETZiER & CO.,

WHOLESALE GROWERS.

8045-59 Clarendon Ave..

(North UaUted St.

CHICAGO, ILL.

ARECA LUTESCENS

.(a.JI.OO; -1:12. OO per doz.
.&*2.00; $24.00 per doz.

i-in. pots (3 plants), very bushy, 24 in

--in. pots (3 plants), very bushy, 26 to 30 in.

l^rilTIA DCIUrtDCAUA 4-in. pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 15 to 18 in I 6.00 per doz.; ? 50.00 per lOO

KlNIIA DlLIYIUHlAIiA 6-in. pots, 6 " 20to24in 18.00 per doz.; I5O.0O per 100

VCMTI* CnDOTCDI AW A ■1-in. pots, 4 to5 " 15 to 18 in 4.b0Derdoz.; 35.00 per 100

KlNIIA rUnoltnlANA 5-in. pots, 5 " 18to24in a.OOperdoz.; 75 00 per 100

6-in. Dots. 6 " 28 to 30 in 1.=>.00 per doz. ; tl 25 each .

Measurements from top of pot.

ACALYPHA SANDERI

2': inch pots, 18.00 p.-r 100.

Grinison RdmblBri ane lot of^^aew piams

Ii'F Winter forcing.

The CONARD & JONES COMPANY,
POTTED VIOLET CUTTINGS.

Clear of all diseases, of the dilferent varieties.

FARQUH AR per 1000, S20.00

CAMPBELL " 15.00

PRINCESS OF WALES " 12.50

LAliY HTME. field tirown plants, " 15.00

Mo. ey 1DU81 accompany all orders.

No Califorula lor sale now.

GREEN SPRINGS FLORAL CO..

Louisa County, WaldrOD P. u , Va.

VEGETABLE PLANTS.

Per 1000

CABBAGE, I'lat Dutch and others $1.00

CAULIFLOWER. H. Early snowball 1.50

PEPPERS. Kullnose Ruby King 1.50

BRUSSELS Sprouts 1. 00

All Fine, Large Plants, Ready to Plant Out.

J. C. SCHMIDT, - Bristol, Pa.

28 to 30 in 1.1.UII per uoz.; »i.;;b eaon.

JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa.

VIOLETS

Frtuu pots, Al stock, free

^-^^^^—^.^ from disease; LadvCamp-

b.ll, 51. Louise and Farquhar, tS.oO per ICO, $20

per 1000.

GERAMDMS, plenty of S. A. Nutt and Bruanti

at.J6.00 per 100; also a few mixed at same rate;

3-in. at $3.50 per 100. .Mme. Saleroi, 3-in., $3..50.

ALTERNASTHERA, from flats, $2 per lOO.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids. Mich.

Golden Bedder and VerscliaHeltii,

$1 50 per 100, $14.10 Dtr ICOO.
MIXED COLEUS. $1.35 per 100, $1:100 per 1000.
MIXEO FUCHSIAS, $1.50 per ICO.

R. I. HART, Hackettstown, N. J.

DRACAENA INDIVISA and VINGA VARIE6ATA

Per 100
4-in. pot Dracjenas (fine stocky plants) — $10.00

2J< '■ Vinca Variegata Vines 2.50

Plants " " " from flats.. 1.50

2V4-inch Coleus, Crimson Versohaffeltii. Golden

Queen and mixed colors, ,t2.00 per 100.

Cash With Order or C. O. D.

WM. A CLARK & SON, 59 State St,. Watertown, N. Y.

Please mention the American Florist to our advertisers.

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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., 334 Dearborn St.,
Chicago, 111.

At Chicago.

On Friday evening, June 15, the follow-
ing games were rolled:

Plaver 1st 2d 3d Av

John Degnan 131 156 177 151

1'. .1. Houswirth 131 105 180 138

E. F. Winterson 135 99 120 118

W. Kreitllng 71 113 98 94

A match of ten games has been arranared
between Hauswirth, Hegnanand Winter-
son.

At New Ycrk.

The toUowing are the scores of the New
York bowling team on Monday, June 18;

Player 1st 2d 3d 4tli Av

Donlan 172 172

Lang 159 148 158 155

Schenck 140 \~.\ 150 148

Manda 154 149 137 147

Traendly 145 165 134 145

Burns 131 135 104 120

Marshall 89 133 134 115

VonAsch 115 108 89 104

Adams 84 86 80 83

At Fhtbush.

The following is the record of the three
games rolled June 1-1:

Player 1st 2d 3d Av

A. Zeller 1.34 300 144 159

E. Dailledouze 151 163 153 166

P.Riley 160 168 149 152

L. Schmutz 139 133 161 144

C. Wocker 147 142 122 137

P. Dailledouze 123 126 131 126

H. Dailledouze 99 165 120 125

C. Woerner 87 85 117 96

C. Zeller 64 76 101 80

P. D.

Lord & Bumham Co.'s Bowling Trophy.

The illustration given herewith shows
the handsome trophy that is to be offered
by the New York Florists' Club at the
annual tournament for competitian
between the various clubs, the club
making the highest score in the three
games to hold it for one year and to be
oflered forcompetitionatthe next annual
tournament. Sould the same club win it
twice in succession it becomes the
property of that club.

At Omaha.

Our bowlers are practicing up prepara-
tory to going to New York to trounce
those Philadelphians and other crack
players. As yet we have not reached our
true torm, but this is what we did after
the last club meeting:

Player 1st 3d 3d Av

Hess 145 162 178 161

Hadkinson 152 161 160 158

Henderson 135 168 1.69 1.54

Faulkner 1:16 164 170 1.53

Swoboda,.'. 150 145 161 1.52

Floth 1,55 138 148 147

Paulson 136 145 140 140

L. H.

At Philadelphia.

There has been some good rolling on
the alleys of late. Games of 180 and over
are quite common, while scarcely a day
passes that some ambitious bowler does
not have a 200 or over to go on the
board. Hamilton, one of our associate
members, and the crack bowler of the
club, put up a new record one day last

week, making 998 points in five games.
Here they are in the order they were
played, 165. 190, 224-, 219, 200. This
gives him the record for the best five,
the best four, and first for the best three
consecutive games. Harris, who was a
little off for a while, is now in form again
and grumbles if his average falls below
165. Anderson and Westcott are also
in fine shape and pretty sure of a place
on the team. The final rounds of the
contest tor places on the team for the
convention tournament will commence
on outside alleys, each match on a difler-

San Francisco.

MUCH STOCK AVAILABLE BUT LITTLE
BUSINESS DOING — CLOSE OF A GOOD
SHIPPING SEASON. — VARIOUS ITEMS OF
INTEHEST GLEANED FROM AMONG THE
TRADE.

Business is very quiet at present. The
market has a good supply of tlowers of
all kinds but there is practically nothing
doing. The stores are all full of good
roses, but the largest percentage of them
are consigned to the waste barrel.
Sievers' carnations sell better than any

THE LORD & BURNHAM COMPANY S BOWLING TROPHY.

ent alley, the first week in July. There
will be four matches of three games each
between the twelve members of the club
who have made the highest average in
100 games during the past six months.
The six men having the highest averages
in these July games will constitute the
team, the next two highest going along
as substitutes. K.

Omaha.

SATISFACTION WITH SPRING TRADE.— COM-
MENCEMENTS CALL FOR BEAUTIES. — THE
CLUB MEETS.

The florists are about through with
their spring work and all are well pleased,
for there has been a good demand for cut
flowers and plants all through the season.
The graduating exercises seem to come
earlier than other years, and to bring a
larger demand for American Beauties.

The Florists' Club meeting was well
attended last Thursday evening, June 14.
It was a good, sociable crowd and made
plans for a picnic in July and a trip to
Mr. Ilesser's palm garden at Platts-
mouth. The question box always brings
something of interest; one question was;
"What can be done to introduce horti-
culture as a study in all state institutions
and in public schools?"

J. W. & E. E. Arnold report a big busi-
ness ever since last fall. They are busy
building new benches in their old houses
and will shortly put up two new struc-
tures. L. H.

Racine, Wis.— Mrs. C. W. Pike, of this
place, now informs us that she has not
closed her place of business and that she
will not do so at present.

other sorts. Lilium Harrisii is scarce
but we note some auratums coming in
which sell readily. There are plenty of
sweet peas to be had at almost any price
offered. Shipping trade for this season
is almost over. AH things considered it
has been a very favorable year for ship-
ping and the outlook for next season is
brighter than ever.

P. O'Heam, at San Mateo, has thor-
oughly overhauled his greenhouses and
is planting all the new carnations. His
chiet sorts will be Ethel Crocker, Olympia,
Estelle and Leslie Paul.

John Gilmore is preparing to receive a
large shipment of young rose plants with
which to stock his new range of glass
All his stock is coming from the east.

James Milan, assistant superintendent
of Golden Gate Park, has been very busy
of late in the planting of lawns and
shrubs at Union Square.

Frank Pelicano has returned from a
vacation trip to Mt. Diablo.

Jas. DeBono, who has been with 1.
Jaeger & Co. for several years, left
recently for Cape Nome.

John O'Heam has been appointed head
gardener at Alvinza Hay word's place at
San Mateo. Meteor.

EvANSViLLE, Ind.— J. D. Carmody
reports that he is shipping ventilating
and other greenhouse apparatus quite
extensively to Canadian potnts.

Dennison, Tex.— E. Farley is building
two houses 20x65, one lor roses and one
tor carnations. This is the best spring
he has had, school closing bringing much
business and plant trade being unprece-
dented.

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F»i«ICK IvIST-

ROSES.

Bf^HUtics, loDK ■ per doz

" medium '*

" short

Hriiles and Miiida per 100,

Metnor "

I'erles "

Roses, seconds "

CARNATIONS.

Standard sorts, select per 100,

Fancy, "

MISCELLANEOUS.

P;i'onii'3 per doz.,

Harrisii $s.00 per lOO,

Callas "

Mignonette

Viilli'.v per 100.

SwfM'I Peas "

Maru'u'Titi's "

t'onillower "

$3.00—14.00

l.BO— 2.01)

1.00—
, 4.00— 5.00

5.00- ti.OO

4.00—

3. co-

il. 50—
2.10— 3.00

f .50—
1.2,5—
1.25—

4^00-
.40—
..50—
JO-

DECORATIVE.

Asparagus per string, $ .50—

Galax, tirt'en and bronze, per 1000,

$1.50 per 100,

Ferns $2.00 per 1000, "

Ferns, Maiden Hair, choice... " .75—

Smilax per dozen, 2.0i)—

PRICES SllBJECr ro CHANCE WIIHODT NOTICE.
AIL SIOCK BILLED AT MARKET RATES.

SHIPPING ORDERS

Are what we want. It isn't every flower which
will stand shipping at this season, but we have
large supplies from the best growers of Beauties,
Tea Roses and Carnations; stock which will
travel. Write us about it.

E. C. AMLINQ,

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWERS.

32-34-36 Randolph Street,

CHICAGO.

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BUY NOW

PROPAGATING STOCK for Next Year.

lu. pots ho/.. 100
New Hibiscus, Pea«'hblow, double

pink llowers 2y, 11.00 SS.CO

New Atieratum, Stella Gurney,

dwarfblue 3!4 -75 5.00

New Salvia, St. Louis, extra large

flower spikes 2% .75 5.00

New Silver- Leavrd Geranium,

Wm. Lans;euth.dbl. red llowcr, 2!/2 150 10.00

AcalvphaSarideri(clienilleplantl3 1.00 6 00

New Rose, EvcTgreen Gem strong,2 1.00 8.00

New Rambler Rose, Helene 24 100 8 00

BOSTON FERNS. We have the largest
and finest stock m the West. All well-grown,
bushy plants in all sizes. Write for prices.

Vaughan's Seed Store,

CHICAQO,

84-86 Randolph St.

NEW YORK,

14 Barclay St.

NEW DAHLIAS^^

Largest aud most complete coilection of
new and superior varieties true to name.
Write for special prices on list of wants.
Also High Grade Mixed Dahlias and Dahliat
under Separate Colors.

W. P. PEACOCK, Atco. N. J.

Edward B. Jackson,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

Hardy Nerbaceous Plants Only.

In any quantity, for the least money.

STAMFORD. - CONN.

LOOK Before You Jump ! j ChfySanthefflUfflS.

PANSIES

WORTH
RAISING

SMALL PLANTS ALL SOLD. None
left but tlowi'rini^ plants from
Held at $2 00 PER 100 and up.

C. SOLTAU & CO..

■ »• Grant Ave.. JERSEY CITY, N. J.

ROSES and CANNAS.

Am. Beauties, 3-inch, $6.00 per 100. I'r'-s. Carnot,

3-inch, $6.00 per 100. Souv. de Wootton, 4-lnch,

$7.00 per 100.
Paul Bruant, deep red; Chas. Ileiderson; A.

Ferrier, bronze; F. Vaughan; started plants,

$6.ro per 100.
ROBERT F. TESSON. West Forest Park. St. Louis.

1 have on hand good, strong, healthy
plants, from 3- in. pots;

1300 KAISERINS, 600 MAIDS,

2000 BRIDES, 450 LA FRANCE,

500 METEORS, from 4-m. pots,

100 HERMOSA,

500 SALVIA SPLtNDENS.

What will you give me for what you wantv
3-IN. FERNS at $6 per 100, $50 per JOOO,

Including Adiantum cuneatum.
Will ship according' to instruction, c. o. d., sub-
ject to '■xaniiiuiLion at express ollice.

M. F. LaROCHE, Agt., - Collinsdile, Pa.
QUI I A Y veox^ik fots,

OiniLHAf Eeead^r IVo-wr.

$1.50 per 100, $15 per 1000.

Asparagus Plumosus,

From 3-in, Pots,

Ready July I5th,

$6 per 100, $50 per 1000.

You will maUt* no mistake in sending me your
order; this stock is of the siime high quality as
that furnished last season. Samples furnished to
n-'W '-usioraers if desired.

ALBERT \1. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

Now Is the time to plant them. We offer extra
tine, vigorous plants from 2 ftnd '2in.-1n. pots.
Kverybody likes them. They are so strong and
healthy that they surprise all of our new cus-
tomers: our old customera. of course, always
know what lo expect, but even they occasion-
ally tell us that our stock Is Kettlng better all
the time. FollowlnK Is a partial list:

MIDSEASON. Fer 100
Major lJonnaffon..$3.00

Wm. Simpson 3.00

V. Morel 3.00

G. W. Childs 4.00

11. W. Longfellow 3.00

Mrs. Slurdock 3.00

Mrs. T. L. Park. . . 6.00

Black Hawk 4.00

Mrs. C. H. Pierce. 3.00
Mrs. H. Robinson. 3.00
Xiveus 3.00

LATE. Per 100

Nagoya 6.00

Xeno 6.00

Adula 3.00

Harry Balsley .... 3.00
Mrs. Baer 8.00

EARLY.

IVr lOO

Ivory

.J3.0O

M. Henderson . . .

. 3.00

Geo. .S. Kalb

. 3.00

Merry Monarch . .

. 3.00

Willowbrook

. 4.00

M. de Montniort..

. 3.00

Mrs. ,1. Whilldin

. 3.00

John K. Shaw...

. 5.00

Golden Trophy ..

. 300

Glory of the I'aciHc 3.00

New Double Begonia
Semperflorens

(Lemoine's New Double Begonias).

BOULE DE NEIGE. double white,
NANCY, double light pink,
GLOIRE DU MONTET. double pink,
TRIOMPHE DE LORRAINE, double cerise
or cherry color, or very dark pink.

35c each; the set for $1.00, free by mail.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

Wyndmoor,

Montgomery Co. PA.

Money Order Office,

Chestnut Hill.
Sta. H, Philadelphia.

Always

mention the American Flor-
ist when you order stock.J*

LATE. Per 100

Mrs. .J. Jones $4 00

Liberty 4.00

Merrv Xmas 4.00

Autumn Glorv.... .S.OO

E. Dailledouze.... 4.00

Golden Wedding'.. 4.00

In addition to the above we have a large list of new and

other leading standard aorta, tiend lur complete Hat.

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Hd.

Chrysanthemums.

FOB ALL
"^ PURPOSES.

NOVELTIES

And STANDARD

VARIETIES.

Send Us a List of Vour Wants for
LOWEST CASH PRICES.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian. Mich.

CHRYSANTHEHUnS

Culllngsfordii Mra. Jerome Jones

Clory of Pacific Mrs- 8. T. Murdock

Ivory Mme. F. Bergmann

Minerva Rose Owen

Mrs. J. C. Whilldin The Queen

And other varieties from2H-in. pots, $2.00 per 100.

SEMPLE and VICTORIA plants from seed
bed. :.'.=]0 per 110, $2.00 per 1000.

Cash With Order

R. VINCENT JR. & SON, White IHarsh, Md.

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Washington.

BEPORTS OF THE BEST JUNE BUSINESS ON
RECORD. — KRAMER TO BUILD AN ADDI-
TION.

Trade is still on the move, especially for
commencements but on account ot the
continued rainy and cloudy weather,
which kept up all last week, choice flow-
ers are rather scarce. Wm. F. Gude says
that this has been the best June since they
have been in the business. Z. D. Blacki-
stone reports that business has held up
very well.

F. II. Kramer will build a new house
for roses and carnations. It will be
30x125 feet and heated by hot water.

P. G.

Providence, R. I.

The monthly meeting of the Florists'
and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island
was held in the Franklin building
in this city on Thursday evening, June
14-, and was largely attended. The
principal topic of discussion was the
trip to the annual convention of the
Society of American Florists, to be held
in New York city in August. It is
expected that there will be a delegation
of nearly 100 from here. I'pon invita-
tion of President James Hocking, it was
voted to hold a picnic some time in July
upon the grounds of the Bunnell estate
at Pawtucket. An interesting feature of
the meeting was the exhibition of seed-
ling carnations by the originator, Wm.
Maxfield, of Harrington Center. Walter
Nichol, of Harrington, showed some good
new sweet peas.

SiMCOE, Ont.— H. H. Groff will make a
large display of gladioli at the Pan-
American Exposition.

Rose Plants.

Per 100 Per 1000
METEOR, 3i/,-inch pots $5.00 .$40.00

Potted and repotted four times. These plants
are vigorous :ind unusually fine. Packed to safely
shio any distance.

BR^NT & NOF, Forest Glen, Chicago, III.

The Home of Adiantum.

500,000 fronds, fin^'st Adiantum Cuneatum

ever grown, wdl hardened, splendid

keepers, ship :iny diKlance.

1000 lots, $7.50; 500 at 1000 rate.

ANCHORAGE ROSE CO., ^i':'^"^^'''

CARNATIONS!

F. Corner & Sons Co.,

LA FAYETTE, IND.

WM. MURPHY

Wholesale Carnation Grower

station r.CINUNMAII, OHIO.

$2 50 per dozen;

BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE

Plants Irnm 2-inch pots.

$17.50 per hundred.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

Wyndmoor,
Montgomery Co.. Pa.

MoTi.-y Order Ollici',

Chestnut Hill,
Sta. H. Philadelphia.

FORCING ROSES

TH S IS NOT SURPLUS STOCK. IT HAS BEEN GROWN ESPECIALLY FOR WINTER BLOOMING. AND
WILL GIVE SATISFACTION TO THE MOST CRITICAL BUYERS.

m.

Per 100
. ...*7^I0
. ... AM
.... 6.00
.... 3.10
.... 6.00
.... 4.00
.... 3.00

MME. C. TESTOUT 2!:,-ii

GOLDEN GATE .' 2V4-il

GOLUEN GATE 3in.

MAID OK HONOR 2i/.;-il

MAID OF HONOR 3 in.

SODV. DE WOOTTON 3-in 4.00

.J3.00
3.00
4.00
3.00
4.00

AMERICAN BEAUTY 3-in.

HRIDE 3-in.

BKIDE 4-ili.

IIR DESMAID 2y,-i

HIMDESJIAID 4-in.

I'KKLES 3-in.

.METEOR -iVi

Also a line stock ot Maidenhair Ferns. Adiantum Cuneatum, 3-in., 75c per doz., $5 per 100.

Terms. CASH WITH ORDER. Address

Forest City Greenhouses. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFQRD. IlL.

40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORGING ROSES.

Fully equal to those sent out the last eifjht years, flrst-cla^a and perfectly liealthv In every respect.
Only Relected growtd from flowering shoots used In propaeatlog.
WOOTTON, LA FRANCE, AIVIERICAN BEAUTY, PRESIDENT CARNOT,

olnch pots. 8S CO per 100 4-lnch pots. SIS 00 per 100.
METEOR. KAISERIN, SUNSET, BRIDESMAID, BON SILENE, MERMET,

PERLES, CONTlER. NIPHETOS, BELLE SIEBRECHT. MME. HOSTE, BRIDE.
:f.|noh pots, $T CO per 100. 4-Inch pots. $10 GO per 100.

J, iv. pic^i^oiv, = :^i-;ooJvi:^3Bmec>, f'a..

I have still left a few thousand
in 2-inch pots in splendid con-
dition, ^"l J* ^ jt Jt

STEPHEN IV10RTENSEN,(N.arPhiia)S0UTHAIVIPT0N, PENNA.

READY FOR
IMMEDIATE
PLANTING.

RRIDESMAID ROSE PLANTS!

AH/ICr»ir'AM [2II7AI inrX/ Bridesmaid. Ferle. Bride. Sunset, Meteor,
AiTlCitvl wA.l> DCJ\*J I I Morg-an. Testont, Mennet, la France, Ni-

^_i^^^^^— i.^-^^^^^^^^^>^»^— ^— ^^— phetos, Kalserln, 3, 3>/2 and 4-in<.ii.

A. S. MacBEAN, Lakewood, N. J.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, all sizes. SMILAX. FIELD
GROWN CARNATIONS. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS.

To Close Out.

HETEORS in -t, 3 and 2V2 in.

HAIDS in 3, 2'- and 2-in.

BRIDES in .t and 2in.

PERLES in 3. 2i •■ and 2-in.
KAlSERINSin 2' .and 2-in.
LA FRANCE in 2i-. and 2-in.
BELLE SIEBRECHTin2i and 2 in.
QOLDEN QATE in 2i". and 2 in.
WOOTTONS in .!, 2' •■ and 2-in.
SMILAX in 2-in.

W'G believe in shiflins young roses often. All
stock offered in 2i4-ineh pots has been shifted
from 3-in. ;ind is equal to most stock advertised as
3-in., and \vhi'n we send it out is well established.

23 Houses,
60,000 Feet of Class.

Write

GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III.

Send $1.00 for samples ot what you want: that
wav you se*' what you get. S:itisraction guaran-
teed.

PANSIES

THE JENNINGS STRAIN of Show and Fancy Pansies.
New Crop Seed Now Ready.

My 1900 strain is of the highest standard and can-
not be excelled by any. Finest mixed, 2500 seeds.
Jl.OO; i-j-oz., Si.W; oz.. $5.00. Yellow, white, blue
and black, in seperate colors. 50c per pkt., post-
paid by mail. Small Pansy Plants. 60c per 100 by
mail. "Cash with order.

L. D. JENIMINOS, The FineBt Pansies.

Lock Box 254.

SOUTHPORT, OONN.

.\m. Beauties in 3-in. JT.OO per 100; $65.00 per 1000;
SH-in. $S.50 per 100; $V5.00 per 1000. Kais.-rin and
Golden Gale, 3-in. $:5.50 per 100; 130.00 per 1000;
:Wi-ia. 15.00 per 100; $45.00 per lOCO. Perles, 3-in.
*3,.50 piT 100; $30.00 per lOOO; 3V4-in. $4.50 per 100;
■$40.00 per 1000. Hi ides. Hridesmaids. Meteors,
Mme. Garrett and a tew Mermets, 3 in. $3.50 per
100; $30.00 per 1000; Sy^-in. $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per
1000. These are fine. Send for sample. (Jash
with order. Mrs. J. W. Crouch, Chattanooga, Tenn.

There are buyers for all kinds of stock
advertised in the American Florist.

R05ES

Grown for our own planting,
and we guarantee them to be
STRICTLY A No. 1 in every
particular. We have surplus of
2000 Bridesmaids, 500 Beau-
ties, 300 Meteors, 250 Perles,
150 Kaiserins, all in 3-inch, at
$3.50 per 100; Beauties, $4.50
per too.

a. VAN BOCHOVE & BRO.,

KALAMAZOO, MICH.

Please mention the American Florist when uniting.

BRIDES and MAIDS,

2 Vz-in., ready for a 3-in. shift
CASH $3 00 a 100,

WITH ORDER. $25.00 3 1000.

J. B. HEISS,

The Exotic Nurseries. DAYTON, 0.

Please mer.tion the American Florist when uniting.

Perles = Perles

Some very choice strong 3-in and
2>/4-in. Perles for the first comers.
Fine stock for early flowers

W. H. 6ULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III.

Please mentton the American Florist when tvriting

3000 It-^^BRIDES-aOOOti* MAIDS
500 l^'n^ METEORS

All at $3 00 per 100. $25.0D per 1000.

Stock in good healthy condition. Order now.

FREY &. FREY. LINCOLN, neb.

Chrysanthemums

Ivory. Bonnallon. Mrs. Robinson, Merry Monarch,

Bloodgood, from 2-ln. pots II 75 per 100 Hi per 1000.

CASH. H. UA.^N & SON, Westfleld, N. S.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1447

Roses for Florists

OUR Rose Plants are all grown for the
trade. We do not K'Ow cut flowers.
Such plants, we claim, arc well woith more
niiMiey than ordinary surplus stock.

Oar Roses are all shitted from 2ineh

pots and equal to most stock usually sold

asJ-inch. a-^-in., 3>^-in.,

per 100

Americin Beauty f6,00

Brides 3 00

Bridesmaids 3 CO

Perles 3,50

Kaiserin 4.00

IVlpteor 3.00

Wootton 5.00

Golden Gate, 2 -m 3.00

Sunset 4.00

per 100
$12.00
8.00
SOO
9 CO
10 00
7.00

lO.OO

Bedding Roses, in 2-in. pots, strong stock,
in variety, $2.50 per ICO, $20 per 1000.

Vaughan's Seed Store

CHICAOO,

84-80 Randolph St.

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

Young Beauty and
Rose Plants

WE OFFER

♦

The following stock, subject to pre- ^

vious sale. Plants are first ♦

class in every way. J

^

Per 100 Per ICOO
3000 Am. Beauties, 2-in. pots, $6 00 |5o.00

4000 Meteors " " 3.C0 25.00

3000 Bridesmaids... " " 3 00 25.00

4000 Brides " " 3 00 25.00

•1^

A.II Orders -v*.^ill t>e SJnlppecl SroxTtri. Hlinsta^le

.1

I BASSETT & WASHBURN, :

1 70 and 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAQO, ILL. C.reenhouses, Hinsdale, 111. X

*♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»•♦•»*•♦•**•♦♦*♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

♦ METEOR 1 P,, p„
I BRIOESMAD ( I'O 100

! Rnir»F >2H-in. pots. J3 00 $-25.00

▼ BRIDE ( 3 4 00 35.00

\ LA FRANCE

t AMERICAN BEAUTIES, lifted from

^ b.iicli.s, $J.50 per 100, *2O.0O per 1000.'

♦ lA FRANCE, lifted (I'om benches,
S S--50 per 100. J30.00.per 1000.

:'rhe above is all clean, strong stock, ready
for planting, no better to be had.

I _

: GEORGE REINBERG, \
X 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. |

ROSE PLANTS S-

BRIDESMAIDS ) 3-mch,

KAISERINS \$35 per 1000.

BRIDES ( , 2;;?Ho

1 Jio per 100,
PE'RLES )$25 per 1000.

Ceisl:!^ Wltti Order,

Martin A. Magnuson,

3309 N. Western Ave., CillCAGO. ILL

Rose Plants.

FIRST-CLASS STOCK. Per 100

AMERtC.W BE-IUTIES, S^-inch $4.00

.\Mr.RICAN BEAUTIES. 3-inoh 6 00

BRIDESMAIIJS. 3-iuch 3 50

BRIDES, 3-inch 3.50

ALLEH & OCKERLUND,

114 Winona Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

An advertiser feels better when lie
knows he is getting direct returns for his
money. Mention the American Florist.

8,000 METEOR ROSES

FROM 2'---IN. POTS,

\3(7ISHING to clean out to make room for planting, will offer above
" for $20 per thousand. Also have left

S,000 brides, S>^=ii:i. P»ots.

AT $25 PER THOUSAND.

This stock is A J in every respect and as good as any we have sent out,
which has given general satisfaction.

J. A. BUDLONQ,

37-39
RANDOLPn

ST, CHICAGO.

/?y™^^^^j^

Please mentuin the A mencan Flm lU wheu un ihnz

ROSE PLANTS

AMERICAN BEAUTY

METEOR ------

BRIDE ------

BRIDESMAID - - - - -

PERLE .-----

AMERICAN BEAUTY, lifted from benches -

Al STOCK. BEST IN MARKET.

Per 100 Per 1000

2'2-in. $5.00 $45.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.50

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

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LEADING CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

White— Ivory. Midge. BerRmann. Robinson, Wana
maker. Kalb. Woodtord, Jones. Independence, Weeks.
► rank Uardy; Vellow-Golden Tror>hy. Henderson.
.Tohnnon, O. P BaBseU. Wbllldln, Modesto. Yellow
oueen, BonnaHon, Lincoln, Sunderbruch; Pink-
Maud Uean. Montmon. Glory de Paolflo. Morel,
Pernn, Murdock; Bronze-Chas. I>ivl8: Red-Ueo.
W. Chllds. out of 2!«-ln. pots. 12 per 100. $18 per lOOO-

Also White- Lady Fltzwytrram. Mayflower. Chad-
wick and Western King; YellOW-Pennsylvanla,
Qolden Wedding. Yellow Jone*. H. W. Bleman;
Pink— Autumn Glory: Red— Defender, Scbrlmpton;
Bronze-Lady Ilanham; 2!^-ln. pots, J2 50 per 100,
$22 60 per lOCO; 6(i0 or more at 1000 rates.

I«OSES, Bridesmaids and Brides, 3-lnch.
$4 per 100. $15 per 1000; ready for bencblng. Meteors,
2h-lnch,$i.;0 per 100, „ , „

Terms cash, or will send C. O. U.

POEHLMANN BROS., Morton Grove, Cook Co., III.

Please mention the A mencan Florist when writing

ROSE PLANTS i

I'er 100 Per 1000
..*5.00 $45.00

(W

Am. Beauty, 2/2 m. pots.

3 '■ '■ a.oo

Kaiserin, 2Kj " " 3.00

3 " •• 4.00

Bride. Bridesmaid, Perle, Meteor,
Gate, 3-in. pots, 14 per 100, $35 p^

3V4-in. pots, ,13 per 100, $25 per 1000.

55.00
25.00
35.00
Golden
1000;

PETER REINBERG,

Wabash Ave. CHICAOO

1448

The American Florist.

June 23,

•^^-r Orange, N. J. r™'

At the meeting of the New Jersey Flori-
cultural Society, on June 6, reports were
received from committees and a general
clearing up ensued prior to the summer
vacation. The feature of the evening was a
display of President Carnot roses, grown
by Geo. Smith, in the open, which received
the society's first class certificate. A
vote of thanks was given C. W. Ward
and Messrs. Hitchings & Co. for valu-
able assistance to the society in the
recent distribution of plants to the school
children, and the committee was released
with a vote of thanks of the society.

Henry Bird, upon irvitation of the
society, exhibited and explained the use
of his new self- watering seed, spore, cut-
ting and propagating pot, which not
only received the certificate of the society
but, upon recommendation of the judges,
the society gave it its endorsement by a
unanimous vote. The pot presents the
appearance of an ordinary 10-inch pot;
about two inchesfromthetopis a groove
running around the pot without lip or
flange, communicating with the interior
with eight or ten holes. A piece of woolen
yam is placed in the groove encircling
the pot and terminating in the leed water
jar. The earth is kept in a state of
moisture by capillary attraction.

Under the old method of surface water-
ing spores and many very small seeds
are often washed away and those that
grow come up very unevenly. If Mr. Bird's
invention obviates all this tronble, which
those who raise many plants from seed
well understand, it will be of great
value. J. B.

I finley Rotary Lawn Rakej

Westfikld, Mass.— Mrs. E. M. Mesick
has decided to go out of business and has
already closed her florist store on Chapel
street.

Tiffin, O.— Lewis Ullrich has begun
the erection of a carnation house 20x100,
has excavated for a mammoth boiler pit
and an eighty-foot smoke stack is under
vray.

FLORISTS' ORCHIDS

The Finest and Largest Stock

in the world.

C AHinFD ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and
O/lllULK BRUGES, BELGIUM.

Send for List of Commercial Varieties.

A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y.

Orchids 1 ^

We havf iu l.ransit. and due shortly: Leelia
purpurata, L. grandis tenebrosa and Oncidium
Varicosum Rogersii. On hand we have Cat-
tieya Percivaliiana, C. Massiae, Leelia anceps
and L. autumnalis.

LAGER & HURRELL, summit, n. j.

Orchid Qrowers and Importers.

I«OSBa9< Brides. Maids, Meteors and Golden

Gate*. t'Stra line clean i^rowinti stock. 4-in.,$6.C0

per 100; 3-in., $4.00 per 100.
GERANIUMS, S. ,\. Niitt and others; 2!4-in., $2,50

per 100; 3 in., »4.O0 per ino; 4-in., S.5,00 per 100,
ASPARAGUS Plumosus seedlings, 83.00 per 100.
Sorengerii seedlings, $2,50 per 100,
NEP. CORDATA COMPACTA, 3-in,, $.5,00 per 100;

from bench, line, $2n.00 per 100,

CABH PLEASE, CaN Hageflburger. '^-.yhTo*.""

VINCA VAR.

From 2!4-in. pots per lOO, $2,50

4 ■■ " '■ 6,00

■' 6 " " •' 15,00

Also several hundred GERANIUMS, strong, with

bulbs and flowers, trom 4-in. pots, J6,00 per 100,

('ASH With Order,

GEO. BISCHOFF, Ann Arbor, Mich.

Something New.

•PArA' We Can Rake Vovr Lawn.'

THIS IS A CUT
SHOWING THE

FINLEY

LAWN

RAKE

IN OPERATION

The mower and reaper
succeeded tbeBCvibe: the
tiire^ber eucceeded the
tiall— but never until now
bas a machine been In-
vputed to take the place
of the antiquated band
rake Tbe machine hne
arrived. This la U. YOU
NKED IT.

ATHOROrGHLY durubie and reliable machine, to follow the lawn mower. It takes up all
the trrass, either long or short; twigs, Ifavf'S and sraall loose litter of any kind, stones in-
cluded, that a HAND rake would not touch. A man can rak<- three times as fast as with ahand
rake. Jr^^A CHILI* can run it.

Just the thing to fight crab grass. Send fop Particulars.

It will save its cost in 60 days on any good lawn. i

^^FINLEY LAWN RAKE CO.,

JOLIET. ILLINOIS.

When writine mention American Kloriat.

Last Call.

Per 100

10,000 Coleus, named, our selection. .2i-4-in,. J1.50

5,000 Geraniums, named and mxd,, 2H " ,, 2,00

.500 Maidenhair Fern 2H " .■ 4,00

3,000 Iresines, red and yellow 2H " ,, 1,.50

1,000 Alternanthera, large-leaved .2% " .. 1 .50

1,000 Red Vernon 2i'i " ■■ 1,50

l.OOOErfordi 2H " ■■ 1.50

2,000 Begonias, mix-id 2M " ■ 1,60

500 Lygodium Scandens, climbing

rern 2% " ,, 4,00

1,000 Puehsias. mixed 2ii " ,. 1,50

300 Asparagus plumosus 7 " ,, 20.00

The Morris Floral Co.,
XXX STOCK

Special Offer for Immediate Orders.

CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM-

Finest strain in the world. Now ready to
ship; a splendid stock of plants in four true
colors, red. white, pink and white with red
ceuter, from 2^-inch pots, $4.00 per 1O0:
$35.00 per 1000. 250 at the 1000 rate. Send
in your order at once if you want to secure
selected stock.
ALL STOCK GUARANTEED A No. I.

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

Aster Plants.

OSTRICH FEATHER, QUEEN OF THE
MARKET, SEMPLE'S, VICTORIA, VICK'S
and TRUFFAUT'S PERFECTION. Fine
plants, grown from the best seed in the mar-
Ivet, 36o per 100; 300 for $1.00; $2,50 per 1000.

Smilax.

Fine, strong Seedlings from Flats, 50c per
100, $3.00 per 1000.

J. C. SCHMIDT, BRISTOL, PA.

G8bb30[6 Plants 'nd^Late Urumhelt

wuwwugw ■ luiiiw tirst- class plants at
l.ic per 100, il.llO |»T 1000, J8..50 per 10,000,

DAVIS & WEISS, Bloomsburg, Pa.

A good adv. in a good paper will bring
good retnmi.

THE MOWER

THAT will KILL AIL THt WtfDS IN YOUR LAWNS.
If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to
seed, and cut your grass without breaking the
small feeders of roots, the grass will become thick
and weeds will disappear. The Clipper will do it.
J^^Send for cii"i».nlars and prices.

CLIPPER LAWN MOWER CO., ''°%^if""-

Bargain in Ctioice Plants

PANDANUS Veitchii, 4 in., line, $6.00 perdu/.,
FICUS, top cuttings, 4-in., strong, $3.50 per doz.
FUCHSIA. Lord Byron, 2!/j-in., 75c; 3!4-in., $1.00;

4-in., $1 .50 per doz.
CHRYSANTHEMUM, Little Chris, perpetual white,

2!4-in,, $1,00; 3'.j-in. in bud and bloom, $2,00

per doz,
CLIVIAS. strong imported, large flowering, $2,50 to

$6.00 per doz,
ROSES Hermosa, Soiipert. Gontier, 4-in., fine

$2.00 per doz,, $15,00 per 100.
PETUNIAS. Dreers best double, 3ii-iu,, $5 per 100.
GERANIUMS, Nutt, I'ilot, Surpass Queen, Bruant

John DdVle, 2' i-in,, $3,50- 3!/,-in., tine, *6 per 100;

double and single mixed, 2i4-in,, $2 ,50; 3'i-in.

$4; 4-in,, very line, $6 per 100. ALTERNANTHERA,

red, $2.50 per 100. SALVIAS, dwarf scarlet, S'/a

in., $3,50 per 100. Address

JOHN G. HEINL & SON, Terre Haute, Ind.

""^llGONrA" ''" CALEDONIA

(A pure white variety of Begonia Gloire de Lor-
raine.5 Certiticated at R. H, S, London, Edinburgh,
Manchester, Wolverhampton, Cardiff, Notting-
ham, Stociiport, Liverpool, York, Dundee and
Aberdeen. For all particulars regarding this sur-
passingly Grand, STEnLiNO Novelty apply to

JOHN FORBES, Nurseryman, HAWICK, Scotland.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1449

THERE'S MONEY

ALL THE YEAR ROUND

In first-class Florists' Supplies
if you buy them from ^ ^ ».*
BAYERSDORFER & CO.

BECAUSE

They are personally selected by us after
more than a quarter ot a century's experi-
ence in learning what florists want. There
is no requisite from January 1st to Decem-
ber 3lst that we cannot supply to stock
your store, and always in quality and price
that no other house in America can touch.

Write us now regarding Summer
Goods that will sell.

H. BAYERSDORFER & GO.

50, 52. 54, 56 N. Fourth St.,
PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Boston Florist Letter Go.

MANtrPACTURERS OP

FLORISTS' UETTER8

This wooden box nicely stained and var*
nlshed, 18x30x1;$ made m two sectlonSt one
for each size letter, g^lven away with first
order of 500 letters.

Block letters. 1 H or 2-lncn eize. per lOO. $2.00,
Script LelterB, |4. Fastener with each letter orwor<Ji.
Used by leading tlorlsts everywhere and for luSe by
all wholesale tlurlets and supply dealers,

N, F. McCarthy, Trcas. and Manager,
84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS.

A. HERRMANN,

Cape flowers, all colors;
Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs,
ANi> All florists' Supplies.

Send for Ptioei.
404-412 East 34th St.. NEW YORK.

John Conley & Son,

Maiixifaoturers of

2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET,

C!m.imiii><1 tttt\\tt.u Importer. Jobber and
algmUna U6ll6r, Manufacturer of

&gu?hSn3 Florists' Supplies,

Braids for American Manufacture.
Metiil Goods, Moss-Wreathes. Cape Flowers,
Immortells, Chenille, Tinfoil, Doves, Baskets,
Sheaves, Vases, Jardinieres, Ferndishes.
Novelties, etc.
108 W. 28tli St. , near 6th Ave., NEW YORK.

HEADQUARTERS ^o"

COCOA FIBRE. SPHAGNUM and

SHEEP MANURE. • GREEN MOSS.
BONE all grades, RUSTIC WORK, all kinds

IMPORTED SOOT. CLAY'S FERTILIZER.

DUNNE & CO., iSjrV.! New York.

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES.

We have at all times a full and complete stock of

"FLORISTS' SUPPLIES"

IMPORTED PREPARED CYC»S LEAVES. CAPE FLOWERS "I, ii. ;,, 1,1 oolor.'.li, IMMORTELLES (ull

.olorsi, METAL DESIGNS. BASKETS. PEDESTALS, ETC.. ETC. WHEAT

SHEAVtS :i ^peciully. Send lor special prices.

M. RICE & CO., """S^FAo^uRERS. 9'8 filbert Street, PniUDElPniA, PA.

ESTABUSHED
1866

EMILSTEFFE|tS>

5UCC.™ N.5TEFFEMS.
«">STEFFENSBROS.

! Vail's New "Plant Stake

( 'ut out nf well-seasoued lumber,
straight erained, U inch square; a
decided improvement over the cane or
bamboo. Cut any length desired; always ready for use; 3 ft. at $1 50 per 1000, 3;^ ft. at $2.00
per 1000; 4 ft. at 82.50 per 1000; AV^ ft. at $3.00 per lOOO; F. O. B. Indianapolis. Remember
ihe freight is cheaper than on cane stakes.

THE VAIL SEED CO., Indianapolis, Indiana.

"NICOMITE"

(PATENT)

Vapor Insecticide

ir^ow^i^E re.

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

ALL GREENHOUSE BUGS.

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN.

The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co.,

LOUISVILLE. KY.

CAPE FLOWERS CYCAS LEAVES

90c per pound. Raw or prepared,

all varieties,
[ aleo raw or
pressed
ready for pain ting . Fan PaIdis. Arecas,
Charuadoreas, Date Palms, Uva Grasses.
Milk Weeds, Artifirial Flowers and
Siuilax. Lowest Prices— Largest Stock.

FLORIDA NAT. PRODUCTS CO..

Box S*;?. Indianapolis. Ind.

Prepared Palm Leaves ;

We like to have you tell our advertisers
that you read onr paper,

Smltax BtrlDKlQK made easy
by the use of

MEYER

GREEN SILK4LINE

'Just the shade of the foliage.
Samples and prices free.

JOHN C MEYER * CO.,

80-84 Kingston St. BOSTON, MASS

For sale by lendlnK Florists.

KIFT'S

PATEN

No. 1 —Brass, nlckled, 4 feet long, t; clasps to each rod.
Price complete (with preen or white tumblers; $2.25.
Price complete (with trreen or white cornucopia vases)
J2 -W. No. 2 — Eleavy 4 ft. rod brassed and nickeled,
with three clasps for 5to tl-ln pots, each, 11.75.

Klft's patent rubber capped Flower Tubes, >i-ln.
diameter, per 100, 13 00.

JOSEPH KIFT & SON, Florists,
1736 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Penn.

T Adjustable Vase Holders

Universal Insecticide

For Flowers, Trees
and Animals.

Recommended and Id aie
by the foremost florists and
nurserymen in the land.

For Sale at the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. GO.

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y.

LIQUID PLANT FOOD

For Greenhouse Cultivating.

EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY,

Ch icago O fflce : 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston.

H. K. Snideb, Suite 423, 260 Clark St.

Please mrfition tht^ Atmncatt Flomt zi'ken writing;.

Gardeners' Chronicle.

A Weekly llluatrated Journal.

BSTABLISHU) 1841.

The "QARDENBRS' CHRONICLH" has been FOB
OVBR Flrrr YKAHS the UJADINO JOtTBNAL of lu

class. It has achieved this position becanse, while
specially devoting Itself to supplying the dally require-
ments of gardeners of all classes, much of the Infor-
mation famished Is of such general and permanent
value, that the 'OAKDHNBKa' CnKONlCLB" Is
looked up to as the standard authobitt on tb«
subjects of which It treats.

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1450

The American Florist.

June 23,

Cincinnati.

MEETING OF THE CLUB.— ELECTION OF
OFFICERS.— WITTEBSTAETTER GETS THE
ENQUIRER MEDAL —CRITCHELL BECOMES
SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS.

On June 9 the annual meeting of the
Cincinnati Florists' Society was held at
the club rooms and it was decided that
our annual outing and picnic be held at
Lookout Park on July 25. After the
regular business had been transacted the
election of officers took place with the
following result: President, W. Murphy;
vice-president, R. Witterstaetter; secre-
tary, Geo. Bartlett; treasurer, Frank
Ball; director, Ben George. The McLean
gold medal won for R. Witterstaetter by
Enquirer carnation was presented to
him by President Murphy, and at the
close of the meeting speeches were in
order as usual.

A few days ago a party of Cincinnati
florists made a flying trip to Dayton and
the Soldiers' Home. This is a most
picturesque spot. The floricultural fea-
tures have been changed somewhat, more
blooming plants being used and carpet
bedding rather discarded. Several large
specimen palms thirty feet high, such as
chamarops, corypha and seaforthia, and
araucaria seen here are as fine as any in
this country. We made a short call on
J. B. Heiss and found his place in the
very best of condition. Mr. Heiss has
been making palms one of his specialties
for the past few years, and, judging from
his young stock, will be able to supply
his trade better than ever. He reports
spring sales as fifty per cent greater than
last vear.

The Board of Public Service has
appointed B. P. Critchell superintendent
ol parks to succeed K. H. Warder. The
appointment, while it gave no little sur-
prise, was none the less deserved, for Mr.
Critchell, besides being in thorough sym-
pathy with the new administration, is
known not only in Cincinnati but
throughout the trade as a man eminently
qualified to carry forward the much
needed improvement in the parks.

There seems to be very little change in
the cut flower market this week; the over
supply continues, with slow demand.
Planting is about done and the market
florists report a satisfactory spring trade.
Scarlet geraniums were in the lead and
sold at $1 per dozen in 4-inch pots.

Gus. Scheibely, until recently employed
at the city greenhouses, died June 7, at
the age of 27 years. H. Schwabz.

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All warranted first-
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Standard.?' J^

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If your greenhouses are vpithln soo miles of
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SETTEES.

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Standard Flower Pots

l=4-ineli, per 1000, $2.40

2 -inch, " 2.75
21/j-inch, " 3.35

3 -inch, " 4.70

I'ACKAGES EXTRA

3'/2-inch, per 1000, 14.95

4 -inch, " (5.20

5 -inch, " 10.80

6 -inch, " 18.50

G. HENNEGKE CO.,

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WIS.

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STANDARD POTS

A SPECIALTY

List and SAMPLES FREE.
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P. O. Box 78, Minneapolis, Minn.

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OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

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mm.

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1462

The American Florist.

June 23,

Index to Advertisers.

Advertising Bates ]4:i4

Allen J K US'.)

Allen 4 Ockerlund...l447
American tbuse Co — 11

Amllng B C 1445

Anchorage Rose Co...H4ti
Bas8ett& Washburn ,

1437 K47

Bayersdorfer H & Co. 1449

Benthey 4 00 1437

Berger U H A C0....14IU

Bernard A 11

Bemlng U Q 1438

BIndekunst Die 1440

Blichofl Geo 144S

Blanc A & Co 1441

RobbloK & Atklna....l<42

Boston Letter Co 1449

Brant & Noe 144t)

BuckbeeUW '448

Bndlong J A 1437 1447

Bonyard n A 1436

Burpee W Atlee 4 Co II

Carmody JD IV

Chicago Carnation Col437
Chicago House Wreck-
ing Co Ill

Cincinnati Cut Flo Col438
Clark Wm A 4 Son. 1443
Clipper Lawn Mower

Co 1448

Cohen J M 1438

Collins Thos 143(;

Conard 4 Jones Co. . .1443
ConleyJohn A Son. ..1449

Cottage Gardens 1

CoxSeedCo II

Crabb & Hunter 1443

Craig Robl 4 Son 1

Crouch Mrs .T W... . 114tj

Crowl Fern Co 1438

Cunningham Jon H 1441
Cunningham D O

Olaes Co 1450

Dann H 4 Son 1446

Davis A Weiss 1118

T>eamud JB 1437

Detroit Klo'r Pot W'ksl451
Dickinson Co Albert. 1 1

DleUch A4CO IV

Dillon J Ii 1418

Domer FredASons Co 1448

DreerH A 1462

Dunne 4 Co 1449

Eastern Chemical Co. 1449

Elohholz Uenry 1441

Ernest W H 1450

Ferguson John B 1438

Klnley Lawn Rake Co 1448
Florida Nat Prod Co .. 1449

Forbes John 1448

Ford Bros 14:i9

Foster Lucius H 1441

Frey & Frey 1448

Gardeners chronicle. 1419
Gardening Co The. . . . 1438

aarland Geo M IV

(iasser .1 M 14',0

Geller Slgmund 1449

Germain Fruit Co — 11
Ghonnley 4 Perkins. .1439

Gibbons P W 1>'

Glblln & Co 1452

Gorton & Lldgerwood 1452
Green Springs Flo Co 1443
GullettAions W H..I448

Gunther Wm H 1439

Gumey Heater Co — 1453
Ilagenburger Carl... .1418

Hall Ass'n 1150

Hancock (Jeo 4 Son ,1440

Hart B 1 1443

Heacock Joseph 1443

Helss J B 1446

Hennefke C Co 1450

Herendeen Mfg Co... IV

Herr Albert M 1445

Herrmann A 1449

Hews A H 4 Co Hal

TTiiflnger Bros 1451

HlllE O & Co I

nippard K 1460

Hltcnlngs&Co IV

Holton & uunkel Co 1436

Hooker U M Co 1451

Uoran Bdw C 1439

Uort Ady 1449

Hose Connection Co. 1450

Hunt E II 1437

Invalid Appliance CO1450
Jackson 4 Perkins Co 1442

Jackson E B 1445

Jacobs 8 4 dons iV

Jahn HA 1443

Jennings E B 1448

Jennings Bros Ill

Johnson 4 Stokes ...1440

Ifastlng W F 1438

Keller Bros 1461

Keller Geo 4 Son. ... 1461

Kellogg Geo M 1438

Keanicott Bros Co.... 144:4
Klft Jos 4 Son 1449

Kroescbell Bros Co.. iV

KuehnC A 1438

Kuhl Geo A 144(1

Lager A Hurrell 1448

Lakev'w Rose Qardenl441

Lang JuUus 1439

LaBoche M F 1445

LocklandLumCo 1460

Long D B \\

Lonsdale Edwin. 1445 1448
Lord4BurnhamCo. IV

Lucas J A Co 14(2

Lynch W B 1437

McCarthy A Co N F

1438 I

McDonald Bros )4J0

McFadden E C 1440

McFadden W A l4:i8

McKellar A Winter-
son 1437

McBean A 8 1448

Mader Paul 1448

Magouson Martin A. 1447

May Jno N I

Meyer John C A Co... 1449

Mlllang A Co 1439

Mlllang Frank ... 1439
Moller's Gartner Zei

tung .1441

MonlneerJCCo HI

Moon Samuel C 1442

Moon Wm H 1442

Moore, HentzANasta 1439

Morris Floral Co 1448

Mortensen Stephen .1448

MOSS Geo M 1438

Murphy Wm 1448

Myers A Co 1452

Newbury EC II

Ntessen Leo 1438

N T Cut Flower Bi..l4:i9
N y Cut Mower Co... 1439

Peacock W P 1445

Pennock Sam'l 8 Uif,

Pittsburg Cut Flo Co. 1437

PoehlmaUD Bros 1447

PoUworth C C Co. . . . 1438

PrlnoeAGA Co 1437

QuakerClty M'o hWks III

RandaU A L 1437

Baynor J 1 1439

Beed QIaes APalnt Co I •'
Began Printing Honsel 149
Relnberg Geo... 1437 1447
Relnberg Peter.. 1438 1447

Renard Joseph 1441

Retzer Walter 4 Co.. 1443

ttlceM4Co 1449

Rlder-ErlcssonEng Col452

Rodgers Alex II

Roemer Fred II

RolkerA4&onB II

Rose Mfg Co 1449

Rupp John F 1443

Sander A Co 1448

Sohlllo Adam IV

Schmidt J C 1443 1448

Scolley John A Ill

Sheridan W F 1439

Slebrecht & Son I

Situations 4 Wanta.. 14:i5

Skabcura DIo Co 1450

Slaymaker 4 Son 1442

Smith Nath 4 son.... 1445

Soltau C 1445

South Side Floral CoI443

Statu Cbas B 1438

StearnsLumber Co. .. HI

Steirens Bmll 1449

Stevens A Co... 1460

Stoothofl n A 4 Co. II
Storrs 4 Harrison C01442
Sutherland Geo A... .1438
Swahn Pot teryMIgCo 1450
Tesson Robt F . ...1445
Thorbum J M & Co 1440
Tobacco Warehousing

and Trading Co 1449

Traendly 4 Schenck. .1439

Vail Seed Co 1449

Van Bochove & Bro G 1448
Vaughan's Seed Store

144; 1445 1447 I

Vlcks Sons Jas II

Vincent A Son... 1446 1448

Volla II

Vredenbnrg A Co 1440

Wabash RR 11

WatsonGC II

Weathered's Sons

Thos W Ill

Weber H A Sons ....1445

Weeber 4 Don II

WellandA Rlsch 1417

Welch Bros 14:«

Whllldln Pot Co 1451

Wletor Bros 1447

Wlitbold The Geo Co I

Wood Bros 1441

Woodrofle A Bem-

helmer 1438

Young Jno 14-9

Vonng A Nugent. ... 14S9
Young Thos Jr 1439

Goshen, Ind.— E. N. Burt was at

Ligonier recently to take charge of the

floral work lor the iuneral of the late
Henry Green.

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(Established IM9.)

Water Every Day in the Year for
Flowers and Lawns when

RIDER or ERICSSON

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twenty-five years.
Send to nearest office for Catalogue "A 3."

RIDER-ERICSSON ENGINE CD.

28 Cortlandt Street, New York. Tpniente.Rav 71 86 Lake Street, Chicago.

239 Franklin Street, Boston. Havana Cuba ■*<> N- 't^i Street, Philadelphia.

692 Crater Street, Montreal, P. Q. 22 A, Pitt Street, Sidney, S. S. W.

Please Mention American Florist,

theGORTON SIDE FEED BOILER

Is specially constructed so that it will maintain a steady
fire all night without attention, which is a very
important item to be considered in select-
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^^~Send for C'ntalotjue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.,

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\ Holds Class
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See the Point "^

The Van Itejper I*er-

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See our Catalogue.

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Vol. XV.

CHICAQO AND MiW VUKK. JUNE 30, 1900.

No. 630.

ITlhiie

Copyright 1900, by American Florist Company.
Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter.

Published evert Saturday by

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

324 Dearborn St., Chicago.
Bastern Office: 67 Bromfield St., Boston.

Subscription, 81.00 a year. To Europe, 82.00.

Subscriptions accepted only from the trade.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS,

Officers— E. M. Wood. Natick, Mass., presi-
dent; F. R. P1ER8ON, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice-
president; Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St.,
Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Beatty, Oil City,
Pa., treasurer. The sixteenth annual meeting
will be held at New York, August, 1900.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Annual meeting at New York, 1901. Leonard
Barron, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary.

THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Annual convention at Baltimore. February,
1901. ALBERT M. Herb, Lancaster, Pa., secretary.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

Annual meeting at New York, August, 1900.
Elmer D. Smith, Adrian, Mich, secretary.

THIS ISSUE 28 PAGES WITH COVER.

CONTENTS.

Notes ou plant growiDC 1453

The qui'stion of sub-irrigation 1453

Begonia Gloire de Lorraine (illus.) 14M

Culture of herbaceous calceolarias 1454

Chrysanthemums— Specimen plants 1454

Violets— Snecess with Marie Louise (illus.). . .1456

— Red spider on violets 1455

Roses— Early tieaiment for ruses 1455

Paris nilus.) 14?6

New York 1457

Chicago 1457

Gas versus coal 1458

Greenhouse building 1458

Ph iladelphia 1458

The American Carnation Society 1468

Pittsburg 1469

Obituary— Ernest Kisker 1469

—J. C. Smith 1459

—Charles Neuner 1469

Mineola. N. V 1460

The seed trade 1464

—Resolutions of respect 1464

—Low-priced seeds may be expensive 1464

The nursery trade 1466

—Theodore .1. Smith (portrait) 1466

St. Louis 1466

Our pastimes— At Flatbush 1468

—At New York 1468

— At Chicago 1468

—At Philadelphia 1468

—At Detroit 1468

—With Philadelphia gunners 1468

Boston 1468

New Orleans 1470

Buffalo 1473

New Haven , ,,. :--14"4

Notes on Plant Growing.

From time to time there appears to be a
revival of interest in some of the old-time
favorites among foliage plants, and in
this connection we are again reminded of
the drac;cnas, or more properly the cor-
dylines. A little greater variety among
the house plants vrhich the retailer may
recommend to his customers would be of
advantage to the trade, but we must
always keep in mind that most plant
buyers require their purchases to remain
in a presentable condition for more than
a week after they are received, and also
that the conditions to which the plants
will beexposed are abnormal ones. It is
these conditions that restrict the retailer
from using many beautiful plants that
could readily be grown if they could be
satisfactorily used.

Some of the dracjcuas, however, and
especially those belonging to the termin-
alis section, may be grown into shapely
and attractive plants in a reasonable
time, and, providing they are not sent
out in too soft a condition, will stand
the window garden test fairly well.
Among the first points to be considered
should be the fact that these plants
are best grown quickly so as not to be
stunted or receive a check in any way,
either by getting too cold, too dry, or
too much root-bound before being shifted
from one size of pot to another.

If clean and healthy young plants in
about 3-inch pots can be secured it is
probably more satisfactory lor the
grower of a small lot to begin in this
way, rather than by getting some stems
or canes with the idea of raising young
stock for himself, fortheseimportedcanes
are not always in first-class condition,
and will also occupy space for some time
before the young shoots can be taken off.

Owing to the fact that many of our
cultivated dracicnas are subject to a dis-
ease or spot, it becomes necessary to
carefully examine the young stock that
may be purchased, else the labor of the
season may be ultimately lost by the
production of a batch of unsightlv and
unsalable plants. This disease shows
itself while the plants are quite small, if
they come from infected stock, the dis-
ease appearing in the form of spots and
discolorations on the leaves, first yellow-
ish and finally brown, and cause the pre-
mature loss of the lower foliage.

Having secured the aforesaid clean
stock of plants in 3-inch pots, we proceed
to give them a shift to 4inch pots just as
sooD as they are nicely rooted, using for
thij purpose a good, fibrous loam or

rotted sod, to which has been added
about one-fifth its bulk of stable manure
and enough bone dust to whiten the out-
side of the soil heap before mixing. Keep
the drainage of the pots open, for the
plants will need considerable water, and
in setting the plants on the bench allow
them space enoueh to keep them stocky
and short-jointed.

Moderate shading is required on the
house, and a rather close atmosphere for
a time, syringing the plants twice a day
on bright days, and shutting down the
ventilators by about four o'clock in the
afternoon unless the weather is very hot.
In fact, to get the most rapid growth
on plants of this character, I prefer to
shut the house for an hour or two in the
late afternoon anyway, though some
ventilation should be given again before
sundown. This kind of a steam bath for
a short time near the close of day revives
and stimulates the plants in much the
same way that a summer thunder shower
acts on the outdoor vegetation after a
dav of intense heat.

The plants having become nicely estab-
lished in 4 inch pots, which should be in
the course of five or six weeks, they may
be shifted to the 6-inch size, this being
large enough for most purposes. A moist
atmosphere must be continued and syr-
inging done vigorously to prevent
attacks of red spider and thrips, but as
the plants get color and approach their
selling time it is well to give air much
more freely in order to harden them, the
object being to avoid fault-finding on the
part of a reasonable purchaser.

These brief remarks apply especially to
Draca-na terminalis or D. ferrea striata,
these two being among the most satis-
factory to the trade grower. D. Brazili-
ensis and I>. congesta are also useful,
being strong growing and tough in foli-
age, though much less pleasing in color
than the preceding. W. H. Taplin.

The Question of Sub-Irrigation.

The time for filling benches having
arrived, a few words about the most
approved methods of bench construction
may be of interest. Sub watering will
eventually be accepted as a feasible and
practical plan of irrigating plants grown
in benches. Its value is beyond question
and it only remains for growers to make
use of it. Sub-watering in the greenhouse
has many advantages over surface
watering, among them, that it affords
an abundant supply of water to all parts
of the soil at all times, thorough drain-
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mechanical condition of the soil, a saving
of labor in the application of water and
a marked gain in yield and earliness of
crops. At the Wisconsin Experiment
Station, in the case of one crop of lettuce
grown by this method, a gain over sur-
face watering of forty per cent was
obtained. The average gain on over
fifty trials was twenty-six per cent.

If the water is judiciously applied from
the start, a very high percentage of
moisture may be maintained in the sub-
soil with a dust-like mulch on the surface,
a condition highly desirable in the cult-
ure of certain crops, such as carnations,
for instance. More skill is required in
applying water by this method than in
surface watering. The water should be
applied slowly at first and sufficient time
should be allowed for it to be taken up
by capillary attraction before applying
more.

The exceptional vigor and increased
yields of the crops grown by this method
are probably due almost wholly to the
abundant supply of water in the soil.
The texture of the soil used, when sub-
watering is employed, is of but slight
importance, from the fact that the soil
particles are not brought closer together
by successive waterings, as in surface
watering; therefore very heavy soils
remain in excellent physical condition.
The methods and materials employed in
the experiments in sub-watering at the
different experiment stations are diverse,
but the results obtained have been
uniformly in favor of sub-watering over
suriace watering.

The essentials for the work are a level
bench, practically watertight and a
foundation of some porous material of
sufficient depth to allow of a iree and
even distribution of large quantities of
water over the bottom of the bench
when rapidly applied. At the Wisconsin
Experiment Station charcoal, brick,
brickbats, flat tile and round tile laid close
together have all been em ployed and good
results obtained from each. A bench fitted
for sub-watering by placing on a water
tight bottom a layer of one inch ol fine
gravel and two inches of coarse sand,
separated by a thin layer of sphagnum,
has given excellent results.

Frederic Cranefield.

Begonia Gloire de Lorraine.

The accompanying illustration, repro-
duced from a photograph, is printed to
show the adaptability of this plant to
conditions which it is found, with a great
majority of our decorative plants, are
least conducive to healthy growth, viz.,
those which obtain in the rooms of
dwelling houses. The specimen here
represented had not even the advantage
of a bright suburban or country room,
but stood through winter and spring in
the atmosphere of a city apartment
house, retaining its foliage perfectly and
blooming profusely all the time.

Culture of Herbaceous Calceolarias.

\By Wm Klfinheiitz, gardener to P. A. B.
Widencr, nj Ogont.-:, Pa. Read be/ore the Penn-
sylvania Hot Itcultutat Societv. June ig, ii^oo ]

There are two distinct classes of cal-
ceolarias. Those known as shrubby are
used in some parts of Europe for plant-
ing out in summer, and then there are
the herbaceous varieties. It is of the
latter class, which is the better for pot
culture, that I will talk about to you
this evening. They are grown from seed,
and the best time to sow the seed is in
the months of July and August. The
seed shoifld be sown in pans or small

boxes in a mixture of even parts of well
decomposed sod, leaf mould or peat in
which some sand has been mixed. Care
should be taken to choose a shady situa-
tion for the seed pans and as cool and
airy as possible. After the plants are
well up they should be pricked off as soon
as large enough to handle, again using
pans or small boxes; this time using two
parts well decomposed sod and one part
leaf mould and a little sand. After a
day or two of careful shading they should
be gradually given air and a position
selected as near to the glass as possible.
When strong enough they may be potted
into 21 -J inch pots and placed in a frame,
outside if possible, with the sashes
elevated sufficiently so that a free circu-
lation of air may be assured at all times

BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE AFTER BLOOMING IN
A DWELLING HOUSE ALL WINTER AND SPRING.

when the weather is favorable. In the
outside frame they may remain until cool
nights set in, by which time they should
be large enough to be repotted into .3inch
or 4-inch pots, according to the strength
of the plants. By following the method
recommended some of the very largest
will become sufficiently large to occupy
a 7-inch or an Sinch pot to advantage.
The temperature in the winter months
for these cool greenhouse plants should
whenever possible be kept down to from
45° to 50° in daytime, and at night from
42° to 45°. The greatest care must be
exercised in the watering, especially in
the winter. They suffer a great deal if
allowed to become too dry, and one
overdose of water will almost kill them.
Their greatest enemy in the insect line is
the green fly. To overcome this trouble
tobacco stems must be liberally placed
between the pots.

This is the method I used last year and
had very good results. I had in the
months of April and May plants two
feet across full of bloom, growing in
6inch pots and they were grown in a
natural way without training, which
surprised many of my gardener friends
who called to see them. In the collection
of over 300 plants it was hard to find
two alike, so varied were they in their
shadings and markings. Among them
were some very nearly pure white; one
was a pure canary yellow, and one
was a canary yellow with large spots
very nearly black. I hope with the brief
cultural directions given that my fellow

gardeners will take them in hand and
make an effort to grow them, for nothing,
in my opinion, gives more pleasure than
a collection of well grown herbaceous
calceolarias.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

SPECIMEN PLANTS.

Specimen plants are making rapid
growth and the foundation is now made
lor shapely subjects. Neglect now can-
not be repaired. Close pinching must be
practiced until August 10 or thereabouts.
Some plants may be stopped later, but
judgment gained from practical experi-
ence must be our guide. In any case,
strong growing shoots must be short-
ened. It also will be necessary to com-
mence staking early to insure the best
development of all growing shoots, as
there is always a tendency to crowding.
Any left-over stakes will come in handy
for the first tying out, as these will, in
all probability, be withdrawn, as the
plants show the extent of their probable
development. But, if we can tell about
what size the plants will attain, we can
put in permanent stakes, leaving them
long enough to allow for any future
growth. Outdoor, or rather, planted
out plants will require very much the
same treatment. We cannot, however,
thus early stake them for "a finish," but
we must make provision for even growth
and for good shapely plants by tem-
porary staking. Such plants must be
taken up early, say in August. It is
unwise to let them make big plants and
pot them in September; they are always
difficult to establish and usually lose
their lower leaves. If possible, choose
a dry time for lifting. Lifted dry, and
well watered, recovery is rapid. It lifted
after a moist time and with soft growth,
recovery is less certain.

Red spider is often a nuisance. We
have found lemon oil one of the best
insecticides. A little sulphur may be
thrown in and it will stick to the leaves
and help, also, as a guard against mil-
dew and other fungous diseases, but the
new chrysanthemum rust is hard to kill.
It will be better to sacrifice the affected
plants. Lemon oil is expensive and that
is against its general use; but, if good
specimens are expected, we must keep
down insects at all costs. Used at the
the rate of half a pint to three gallons of
water it is safe and efficacious. Red
.spider, if allowed to get a foothold, will
become an almost uneradicable pest.
The injury done when the blooms com-
mence to open, is of a most damaging
nature; in fact, they never open. Out
of doors insects, especially aphis and the
red spider, are kept down by other
insects, and have never given the trouble
they do indoors.

Feeding may now be practiced freely
with all healthy plants. Much judgment
is required. It needs an intuitive eye.
As a rule the strongest growers take
stimulation most safely. The delicate
ones need care. Extradosesinjurerather
than help. Ivory is a hard one to man-
age in this respect. A good specimen
needs a long season of steady growth,
and a well bloomed specimen of this
variety is the best evidence of skillful
chrysanthemum growing onecould wish.
T. D. Hatfield.

Fremont, Neb — C. H. Green has
15,000 Marie Louise violet plants in the
field and the stock never looked better.
The bedding plant season just closing is
the best ever experienced here.

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IDA L. CHITTENDEN'S VIOLET HOUSES AT LANSING, MICH.

VIOLETS.

SUCCESS WITH MABIE LOUISE.

Within recent years a number of estab-
lishments have sprung up in various sec-
tions of the country, making a specialty
of one flower and growing it so success-
fully that reputations more or less wide-
spread have been the result. Of the
many growers of good violets few have
attained more satisfactory results in a
brief period than have attended the
eflforts of Ida L. Chittenden, at the
Maplewood Violet Houses, corner of
Washington and Mount Hope avenues,
Lansing, Mich., of which two views are
herewith presented.

It was not until the autumn of 1896
that the first of this glass was erected, a
house 14x40. This was very much in the
nature of a venture, as there was no
experience with the violet upon which to
base operations. Miss Chittenden had,
however, for more than a year, been
studying the peculiar requirements of the
plant with a view to undertaking its cul-
ture commercially. The houses are built
upon a somewhat unusual plan. All the
plants are in solid beds and in the houses
extending east and west the beds are on
the ground level of the south side. Hot
water is used for heating and all the
pipes are above the beds. The latest
addition to the range is the house run-
ning north and south, 16x100, but prac-
tically like the others. It was completed
too late last fall to have this season
afford a fair test of the merits of the
house, but it is expected to prove itself
the best in the range. The advantage of
this style of house for violets is the full
exposure to the sun which is secured.

The cultural methods employed are not
different from those ot many other suc-
cessful growers. The cuttings, first
rooted in sand, are set in the field as early
in May as circumstances will permit.
Here they receive frequent cultivation
and the runners are cut back every week
during August. The clumps are moved
into the houses early in September, some-
times in the latter part of August. Before
the stock is brought inside, the houses
are carefully cleansed, whitewashed and
fumigated, and some of the old soil is
removed from the beds and replaced by
fresh compost. After the plants are
established indoors the points given most
careful attention are their frequent culti-

vation, the removal of runners, loose
crowns and dead or diseased leaves, and,
most important of all, the ventilation.
The houses are kept at a very low tem-
perature during January, so cool, in fact,
that frost sometimes nips the plants a
bit.

The one problem as yet unsolved is
that of the extermination of aphids,
which are constantly troublesome. A
great deal of care is given to burching
and packing the stock for market, for it
is the painstaking attention to details
from start to finish which results in suc-
cess. Marie Louise is the only variety
grown and, except for a small local trade,
the cut is sold through E. H. Hunt, Chi-
cago.

RED SPIDER ON VIOLETS.

Ed. Am. Florist: — Please tell me how
to get rid of red spider on violets in the
field where water supply is limited.

Mississippi. M. A.

Probably the best way to hold the red
spider in check or get rid of it in the field
when the water supply is limited, is to
spray the plants once a week, until the
spiders have disappeared, with a solution
of Ivorysoap and water. Cuta five-cent
bar of the soap into very thin slices with

a knife, or better, with a small block
plane, and dissolve in about one gallon
of hot water. When all the soap is dis-
solved add sullicient water to make
seven gallons. Apply the solution with
a small hand spray pump and from two
to four hours after making the applica-
tion syringe the plants thoroughly with
clear, cold water. From three to five
treatments of this kind, if thorough,
should rid the plants of both the spiders
and the eggs. P. H. Doesett.

ROSES.

EAHLY TREAT.MENT FOR ROSES.

As the planting season is now here, a
careful estimate should be made for the
coming season, selecting varieties accord-
ing to what your customers prefer or
what will succeed best with your treat-
ment, soil and the class of houses you
have to grow your roses in. All these
items are factors in the cultivation of the
rose which many are apt to overlook at
this season, yet to obtain the best results
they should be very carefully considered.

As a rule the varieties which succeed
under the same general treatment are
Bride, Bridesmaid, Catherine Mermet,
Golden Gate, Mme. Hoste, Mrs. Pierpont
Morgan and Mme. Cusin, while Bon
Silene, Papa Gontier and Souvenir de
Wootton do best with a slightly cooler
treatment, an average of 2" or 3° less
than the first named, or about 52° to
54° at night during the winter season.
In most places the buds of Perleand Sun-
set have of late years come badly
deformed during the winter if not kept
at 58° at night and where it is necessary
to grow these varieties in the same house
with Bride and others they should be
placed in the warmest part of the house.
Meteor, to get the best results, should
have it least 5° or 6° higher temperature
all the time.

Most of the hybrid teas such as Ameri-
can Beauty, La France, Caroline Testout
and Admiral Dewey should have a
slightly drier atmosphere, on the whole,
than the teas proper By a little care
in arranging these matters, better results
can be obtained than would be possible
with indiscriminate planting. Soil, water-
ing and ventilation are all important
factors in the cultivation of the rose, but
have been so often described in detail in
these columns that it would seem super-
fluous to repeat.

One thing, however, should always be

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borne in mind when planting, and that
is to make the soil quite firm about the
ball of the plant as soon as it is placed
in position; the lighter the nature of the
soil the firmer it needs to be made. A
good plan to prevent the soil in the beds
or benches from becoming sour Irom over
watering is to press the soil very firmly,
close around the plant, leaving a slight
ridge to form a dish-like basin a tew
inches around each plant; leave the
balance of the soil loose till the plant
becomes established and begins to spread
its roots into the surrounding soil. By
this means a liberal supply of water can
be given to each plant without saturat-
ing the whole body of the soil, and as
soon as the plants have made a good
start into new growth, which means
that the roots are beginning to throw
out feeders, all the compost on the bench
should be pressed firmly and the surface
raked over lightly to makeit even. From
this onward general good cultivation is
all that is needed to obtain the best
result. John N. May.

Paris,

GAKDENS ON THE CHAMPS DE MARS. — A
GREAT VAHIETY OF M ATEBIAL EMPLOYED.
— BIG PALMS ON THE CHAMPS ELYSEES.
— HOW THEY WERE PREPARED FOR
REMOVAL. — A ROCK GARDEN WHICH
WAS A HAPPY THOUGHT. — FOURTH
FLOWER SHOW REMARKABLE FOR
FORCED FRUIT. — MANY VARIETIES EXHIB-
ITED.— THE PRIZE WINNERS.

It would be difiicult to define the style
of the gardens which have been laid out
on the esplanade of the Champ de Mars.
No attempt has been made to pretentious
landscape effect or scenery and the
primary duty imposed on Mr. Vacherot,
the architect, was to furnish some appro-
priate shady resting places, which would
not take too much room and would
modify the reflection from the surround-
ing staff buildings. It is to be regretted
that Mr. Vacherot could not be given
greater scope for his skill, but most of
the room was required for the circulation
of the visitors and, although the broad
central alley occupies the greater part of
the ground, it is almost certain that on
festival days, when the waters in front
of the electric palace will play, the lawns
and gardens will not have a very good
time.

But if the gardens lack extent, they
contain as great a variety of trees as
possible. The collection comprises such
kinds as Araucaria imbricata, Chamiu-
rops excelsa, Phoenix Canariensis, Cedrus
AtJantica, Ginkgo biloba. Sequoia gigan-
tea, Acer Negundo, Abies Douglasii, the
curious Abies Cranstoniana, Se(|Uoia
pendula and many other kinds. The
weeping trees are conspicuous every where
and are represented by specimens of
Betula pendula, Fagus purpurea pendula.
Ilex pendula, Larix Europiea pendula,
Sambucus pendula, etc, and even a
weeping chestnut, which tree is not
easily brought to weep. The color eflects
on the lawns are produced by beds of
seasonable flowers. These beds were
lately occupied by that fine glowing
red stock. Queen Elizabeth, and the
white stock, Apple Blossom, and by col-
lections of nasturtiums, which made
pleasing groups between the trees. In
the angles of the buildings are massed
magnificent specimens of rhododendrons
and azaleas supplied by Moser of
Versailles.

In the other part of the exposition,
near the Champs Elys^es, the laying out
of the gardens, on the Avenue Nicolas II,

had to undergo the same limitations.
The most notable feature of the gardens
in that avenue are the big specimens of
Phcenix dactylifera, which have been
brought from Nizza at a great cost. To
ensure their growing on at the exposi-
tion without a check, their removal was
prepared for in the following way:
Eighteen months ago a deep trench was
dug around each tree, the ball under-
mined at a depth of from one and one-
half to two yards, the roots cut and a
floor inserted. The sides were treated in
the same way and the whole fastened
together. The palms by this method had
an enclosing frame without having been
removed from their quarters. The trenches
were filled with good soil and the plants
watered as often as they needed it. When
the new growth started again, the roots,
which had been cut back, produced a
large number of rootlets which, through
the fissures or openings of the bottom
and sides, found a rich, suitable soil to
thrive in. To remove the trees, the
trenches were opened and the trees
extracted with their frame and ball.
Some of the palms weighed over three
tons. The setting out, with frame and
ball, at the exposition was easy enough
and as the palms, planted in holes pre-
pared in advance, were surrounded by
the best of soils, the rootlets of the
previous year ramify without any
obstruction. The palms will move into
warmer quarters again next fall. Nearly
all the trees which had to be removed for
one or two years, while the buildings
were in progress of construction, were
treated in the same way. After a
sojourn of a couple of years in the Bois
de Boulogne some were better off than
before the change.

To visitors who are weary with sight
seeing and with visiting the curiosities
and marvels in the buildings, I recom-
mend the little rock garden of the Champs
Elysees. This rock garden was not
thought of until just before the opening
of the exposition. When the old Palace
of Industry was pulled down a few years
ago, to make room for the two new
palaces, the city of Paris objected to the
removal of the materials through the fine
avenues of the Champs Elysees. The

architect had therefore to construct,
under the leading thoroughfare, a tunnel
leading to the Seine river. The palaces
were finished but a short time before the
date fixed for the opening of the exposi-
tion and it was then too late to fill up the
tunnel and as it was thought that it
might be of service at the close of the
exhibition, the happy idea was conceived
that the best thing to do was to embellish
the tunnel as well as possible and to use
the part in the open air as a rock garden.
The latter is planted with a fine collec-
tion of cacti and rock plants from our
cactusking, Mr. Simon, and at its bottom
is a rivulet containing aquatics.

The fourth flower show began on
June 13 and in the materials exhibited,
presented many points of similarity with
the preceding show. Its prominent
feature was the fine collections of forced
fruits. Pfatzer, of Bailleul, won a first
prize with splended specimens. His pur-
ple grapes were Gros Guillaume or Bar-
barossa; Madresfield Court, Black Mus-
cat and Frankenthal, or Black Hamburg;
and his white sorts Foster's Seedling,
Gros Coulard, Duke of Buccleuch and
Chasselas de Fontainebleau or Royal
Muscadine. He also showed Precoce of
Croncels and Early Rivers nectarines.
The Fruit Forcing Co., of Rueil, also
secured a high reward. Amongtheir col-
lection were the following: Borowiski,
Grand Alexandre and Transparente de
Croncels apples; Williams and Dr. Jules
Guyot pears; Early Berlin, Fertile de
Salluau and Red Versaillaise currants;
Whinham's Industry and Wilson's Early
gooseberries; Dauphine, Barbillonne,
Golden and White Argenteuil figs; Precoce
de Montplaisir apricot; Hale's Early,
Amsden, Grosse Mignonne and Michelin
peaches; Lord Napier, Precoce of Croncels
and Early Rivers nectarines; Early Green
Gage, Monsieur llative, Razaimbaut,
Blue Belgian and Althan Green Gage
plums; Hornet, Falstaff and Four Seasons
White raspberries, all of which, with the
exception of a few sorts were shown in
pots. Boucher, of Paris, won a first prize
with the following cherry trees in pots:
Empress Eugenie, Precoce Marbree, Black
Eagle, Early Rivers, Ohio Beauty, Bigar-
reau noir and Guigne de Lamaurie. Such

ROCK GARDEN NEAR THE GRAND PALAOE AT PARIS.

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little trees, bearing abundantly, ought to
be more generally grown for grand din-
ners where they would create quite a
sensation. Lapierre and Millet had both
a splendid collection of strawberries
including the leading kinds known. The
apples in the American section continue
to be in fine condition and very appetiz-
ing. If ray memory is not at fault Kansas
received the first prize with New York at
the fourth show.

Roses, p:L-onies, annual and biennial
flowers, geraniums, begonias, orchids
and phyllocacti.asin the previous shows,
formed splendid displays. Among the
plants not yet shown on a large scale
were a fine group of salpiglossis and one
•of single and double ])etunias, tor each ot
which Vilmorin received a first prize. The
same firm had a beautiful lot of their
new Chelone Hybrid Rose which won a
special award. Burpee, of Philadelphia,
was first in the sweet pea contest, with
a lot of fifty varieties in full flower, which
included many delicate, pretty colors,
but little grown here. Billiard & Barre
sent a fine lot of cannas in flower, for
vrhich they received a first prize. J.
PemetDucher, Venissieux- Lyons, had a
very interesting lot of cut roses. It con-
tained his new rose, Soleil d'Or, which
attracted great attention on account of
its distinct, old gold color, not easily
described. The other sorts shown were
Joseph Hill, rose color; Bersez, white;
Mr. Hede, dark red; Prince de Bulgarie,
fleshy rose, and Scnateur Belle, salmon
rose.

Morel & Son, Lyons, staged a new
purplish red clematis, which they call
Ville de Lyon. Croux & Son, Sceaux, had
a fine lot of Hydrangea paniculata
grandiflora. Parisian.

New York.

MARKET IN A STATE OF INOCtlOUS DESUE-
TUDE.—SUMMER SOLSTICE SUBDUES SHIP-
PERS.— LITTLE USE FOR MATERIAL AT
HAND.

This week sees midsummer conditions
luUy estabHshed in the cut flower trade.
There is practically nothing going on
and nothing for anyone to do. Receipts
of flowers, roses especially, have fallen off
largely but it makes no difference, as there
is no use to which the material that does
<;ome in can be put. Outdoor roses are
at an end and this is gratifying to those
who have been obliged to handle them
and look for a market for them at a few-
cents per hundred. Sweet peas are every-
where, excellent in quality but unsalable.
If it were not for the interest in the
approaching convention it might truth-
fully be said that New York never before
was so dull, floriculturally, as it is now
and will undoubtedly be for some weeks
to come.

Chicago.

BISE IN TEMPERATURE CAUSES FALL IN
PRICES.— HOT WEATHER BRINGS MAT-
TERS TO THE SUMMER LEVEL.— SOME
ITEMS STILL SCARCE —FIGURES ON THE
P.KONY CROP.— SWEET PEAS IN ABUND-
ANCE.—JOTTINGS OF VARYING IMPORT.

Things came down to thesummerbasis
-with a rush on Monday morning, the
change in the state of the market being
in line with the weather conditions.
Spring has surely lingered in the lap of
summer, in this instance, and carried the
matter too far, with the result that when
the moment of expulsion came, the
mercury is said to have gone rushing up
the tube of the thermometer with a noise
hke that which the skyrocket will make
next Wednesday night. At any rate it

TROOADERO GARDEN LOOKING TOWARD THE CHAMPS DE MARS AT PARIS.

became too hot for comfortable existence
and nobody wondered that stock,
demand and prices wilted. It is fortunate
that the supply has materially dimin-
ished, for with stocks not much more
than half as large as they were ten days
ago the market cleans up pretty
thoroughly each day. Good roses of all
kinds are still short of the demand, there
is not enough lily of the valley and even
white carnations are sometimes difficult
to obtain.

Now that piLonies are approaching an
end speculation is in order as to the num-
ber of blooms handled in this market and
A. Kennicott, who has been cited as an
authority, says that the total is probably
between 30,0C0 and 40,000 dozen but
E. E. Pieser thinks it is rather higher
than even those figures, remarkable as
they are. At any rate the number exceeds
last year's crop by many thousand
dozens and it is safe to say that in no
other market is the pa^ony in such
demand as it is in Chicago and that in
few markets has good stock realized bet-
ter prices this spring.

There are all kinds and conditions of
sweet peas in the market now, but none
are finer than those from C. W. Northrup,
of La Grange, who has a choice of colors
all on extra long stems and carefully
bunched. Another grower, Chas. Lewis,
of Hastings, Mich, is sending in good
flowers but his only effort at bunching is
to attach a tag with his name and "the
world's best," merely looping it on, the
way we attached our Derby badges to
our coat buttons. At McKellar & Win-
terson's they have been having Firefly,
a fine bright scarlet pea useful for many
purposes.

Paul Zoellner, of La Crosse, Wis., with
two of his daughters, visited the city this
week on a brief vacation. Mr. Zoellner
reports a splendid trade in bedding plants.
He says Yellow Crozy canna is an excel-
lent pot plant and that he had no
trouble in disposing of his stock at $1
each when in bloom.

H. .\. Bruns has not yet determined
whether or not to visit France and Ger-
many this summer. He is still forcing
lily ot the valley pips and making money
out of them, for valley is a scarce article
just now, Bruns and jurgens being about
the only sources of supply.

C. W. McKellar and Mrs McKellar are
planning to go to New York to the con-
vention in August but E. F. Winterson is
making no preparations for that gala
trip, for their business has gained such
proportions that they find it impossible
lor both partners to be absent at the
same time.

A. C. Spencer has been agitating the
question of early closing and all of the
wholesalers and commission dealers have
agreed to shut up shop at 5 p. m., begin-
ing next week; buyers, particularly those
out of town, should take notice.

Van Clave, the candidum lily grower,
of South Haven, Mich., has been in town
this week. He is sending in some good
stock, which is selling fairly well, but
reports the cut to be only just at a
beginning.

The Derby made some business last
Saturday, principally decorations for
luncheons and small dinners, but a few
of the turnouts at the track were
decorated with flowers.

John C. Schubert was at Springfield
this week as a delegate to the democratic
state convention which nominated
Samuel Alschuler for governor.

George Keinberg is rebuilding the
benches in his carnation houses and get-
ting into good shape for an early start in
the fall.

George Stollery and James Hartshorne,
accompanied by Mr. Hartshorne's little
son, started Thursday upon their trip to
liurope.

E. E. Pieser and Mrs. Pieser are plan-
ning to go to West Baden July 3 to begin
their series of summer outings.

Sam Pearce is a happy man these days,
because ot a baby bov who arrived
June 25.

Visitors: G. W. Weatherby, Jr., Chilli-
cothe. Mo ; C. H. Reed, Birmingham,
Ala ; J. S. Stuart, of Anderson, Ind.;
Alfred Carlson and Nets Nelson, of St.
Paul, Minn.; G. Fleischer, of Pueblo,
Colo.

Calumet, Mich.— Albert Lutey, of the
Ishpeming Floral Company, Ishpeming,
is planning to establish greenhouses here.

Bar Harbor, Me.— Carl Beers has
arrived from Bangor and opened up at
the Rodick House, expecting to remain
through the season.

14&8

The American Florist.

June JO,

Subscription, Jl.OO a year. To Europe, $3.00.

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 Guaranteed.

Discounts are allowed, only on consecutive inser-
tions, as follows— 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 Advertising Department of the American
Flokist is for Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen
and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines on/v.

Orders for less than one-hall inch space not accepted.

Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to
secure insertion in the issue for the following
Saturday. Address

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. CHICAGO.

In a recent issue of The Garden, a cor-
respondent comments favorably on
Hydrangea Hortensia fl. pi. as a plant
for forcing.

British growers of hardy herbaceous
plants speak highly of a new euphorbia
with flowers of an attractive yellowish-
green shade. The name is E. Wulfenii
and the seeds were received from Dalma-
tia.

The exhibition of the German Rose
Society will continue at Trier, Germany,
from July to October. This is an exhibi-
tion of growing plants, including all the
leading European novelties and many
seedlings not yet in commerce. The sec-
retaiy of the society is P. Lambert, Trier,
Germany.

Now that glass production has ceased
for the summer and labor matters are
well arranged, jobbers are in a position
to make an intelligent forecast of the
trend of events for the balance of the
season. It is thought prices are likely to
advance somewhat, particularly on small
sizes, which are scarce.

Gas Versus Coal.

Ed. Am. Florist;— In your last issue
"L. R. T." says it has been suggested
that one ton of good steam lump coal is
about equal in efficiency to 4,000 cubic
feet of gas. If he means natural gas
25,000 feet would be nearer the mark. I
have used both largely. At the ratio
suggested by me the cost here would be
equal and I have discarded gas for coal.

Fort Wayne, Ind. W. J. Vesby.

Greenhouse Building.

Kalamazoo, Mich.— G. Van Bochove &
Bro., violet house 20x150.

New Orleans, La.— M. Cook, house
25x100.

Richmond, Ind.— Beach & Chessman,
house 44x85.

Marion. Ind.— J. W. Bernard, two
housess 25x100.

Dixon, 111 — O. L. Baird. palm house.

Whitman, Mass.— R. E. Moir, two
houses.

Lexington, Ky.— D. Honaker, Beauty
house 32x150.

Pittsfield, Me.— A. J. Loder, house
16x100.

Indianapolis, Ind.- Henry Weishaar,
range of seven houses. R. F. Harritt,
carnation houses.

Washington, D. C— F. H. Kramer,
house 30x125.

Omaha, Neb.— J. W. & E. E. Arnold,
two houses.

Benefits of Advertising.

Ed. Am. Florist:— I have had many
calls for my goods through my advertise-
ment in the American Florist and am
glad to say that it helped me yery much
in selling them.

The Cottage Nursery,

San Diego, Cal. M. L. Bq-yle.

Chicago to New York.

The Chicago Florists' Club'scommittee
on transportation to the New York con-
vention of the S. A. F. in August is mak-
ing very satisfactory progress, and an
economical and enjoyable trip is assured.
Florists in the west and northwest will
be invited to travel with the Chicago
party and share the advantages obtained
by the club.

Philadelphia.

SUMMER SEASON ON IN EARNEST. — HOT
WEATHER HURTS ALL ROSES BUT
METEOR AND PEBLE.— TRADE DOWN TO
NORMAL —LARGE PLANTING OF QUEEN
OF EDGELY. — HEACOCK'S METHODS. —
CONVENTION TALK AND OTHER MATTERS.

We are now enduring the first really
warm spell of the season; it is red hot, so
to speak, and is finishing up the balance
of last season's stock. The Beauties that
are now coming in are very hard to pass
oft as such and other roses are almost as
bad. Meteor growers seem to be in it,
as this variety, as well as Perle, seems to
improve under existing conditions. The
Floral Exchange people, who make a
specialty of Meteor, say their houses
have done better this season than usual
and their increased shipping trade has
made the past month the best June they
have ever had. The new colonial group,
or large range of several connected
houses, which is to contain thirteen beds
all filled with the Queen of Edgely, is
about finished and will soon be planted.
Trade in the stores is very slow, almost
all the social functions are over and
nothing outside of the regular summer
demands, comprising funeral flowers and
an occasional order for the seashore and
other pleasure resort*, is to be looked for.
Even now red immortelles and cape
flowers are being manipulated for next
season's business.

Jos. Heacock says his sales of palms
this spring have been far ahead of his
expectations. A new house, recently
erected, now stands idle, as the stock he
was expecting to grow on in it is now
located in different parts of the country.
Nearly all his rose houses are replanted
for next season. When benching plants
he does not fill in and level off the soil at
first, a pocket being left about each plant
to hold the water, which is carefully
given at first, so that only the immediate
soil about each one is kept wet. As the
plants start away and the ever attending
weeds join in the race, the bed is then
levelled off and cleaned. Mr. Heacock
thinks the soil is kept sweeter this way
than if watered all over from the start.
He says that insects do not bother him on
either his roses or palms and he attributes
this entirely to the use of Lonsdale's
evaporating pans, which are always in
service as long as the steam is on.

The coming convention is now claim-
ing the attention of the boys and there
will certainly be the largest delegation
from this city that has ever attended any
convention. All western and southern
delegations who can come this way are
especially requested to do so by the
Philadelphia club's committee, as they

would like the pleasure of their company
in the club house for a few hours.

Chas. Fox, of Twenty-first street and
Columbia avenue, is never idle and as the
summer quiet of the city hangs heavy on
his hands, he has this season opened a
hotel at Atlantic City, calling it La Belle
Inn, where he will be glad to see his
friends in the trade. Everything is first-
class, the cuisine being under the charge
of one of the best chefs of this city.

The Sharon Nurseries, 190S Susque-
hanna avenue, are closing out their
business.

Alexander Scott and wife will sail
about July 1 for a European trip. K.

The American Carnation Society.

The preliminary premium list of the
American Carnation Society has just
been issued, showing the classes and
awards oflered for the exhibition to be
held at Baltimore, Md., February 21 and
22,1901. It is as follows:

SPECIAL PREMIUMS.

To compete for a certificate of merit
fifty blooms must be shown and the
variety have bloomed not less than three
years. The entry lee is $5 for each variety
entered. For a preliminary certificate
twelve blooms must be shown and the
variety have bloomed two years; entry
fee, $2 for each variety entered.

The Michel cup will be awarded to the
individual or firm making the largest and
finest display at the show.

The Society cup will be awarded for
the best arrangement of carnation blooms
with their own or other foliage, but no
other flowers to be used.

The Lawson gold medal will be
awarded to the best vase of 100 blooms,
any variety, any color.

The Lawson silver medal will be
awarded to the best vase of twenty-five
blooms, any variety, any color.

The Lawson bronze medal will be
awarded to the best twelve blooms of a
seedling carnation not yet disseminated.

Those competing for the Lawson
medals are not allowed tocompete in any
of the following classes with the same
vase.

GENERAL PREMIUMS.

Class A is regardless of variety, and
regardless of whether the variety is
disseminated or not.

Class B is for varieties only that have
been disseminated previous to 1900.

Class C is for varieties that have been
disseminated in 1900, and no others.

In all of the classes a Hght pink must
be as light or lighter than Scott, and a.
dark pink must be darker than Scott.

1st 2d
CLAS8 A Prizi!. Prize.

IJest 100 blooms of White $12,00 $6,00

Light Pink 12 00 6.0O

Dark Pink 13,00 fi.OO

Scarlet 13.00 «.00

" " Crimson 12.00 ti.OO

Yellow Varieg..,, 12 00 6,00

White •' 12 00 6 00

any other color, ,. 12,00 6.00

1st 3d

(;l.\s8 B Prize. Prize.

liestSO blooms of White $6.00 $3.00

Light Pink 6.00 3.00

Dark Pink 8.00 3.0O

Scarlet B.OO 3.00

Crimson 6.00 :!.00

Yellow Variegated 6.00 3,00

White •• 6.00 3.00

any other i-olor.,,, 6.00 3,00

1st 2d

Class C Prize. Prize.

Best25 blooms of White $3 00 $1.50

Light Pink 3,00 1.60

" ■■ Dark Pink 3.00 1.50

Scarlet 3.00 1.50

Crimson 3.00 1,50

. Yellow Variegated 3,00 l,fO

White '• 3,00 1.50

" " any othercolor 3,00 1.60'

igoo.

The American Florist.

1459

A number of special premiums will no
doubt be offered by the disseminators of
new varieties in addition to the above;
all of these toj^ether with instructions for
entering varieties, and a programme of
the meeting, will be issued early in
January.

Special premiums and orders for adver-
tising matter in this January list, can be
sent the secretary any timeup to Novem-
ber 1. Advertising will be accepted at
the rate of $10 00 per full page; $5 00 per
half page and $2 50 per quarter page.
Signed: Robert Halliday,
President.
Attest: Albert M. HERR.Sec'y,
Lancaster, Pa.

Pittsburg.

TRADE GOOD AND EVERYBODY HAPPY. —
CLUB PREPARING TO DESCEND ON NEW
YORK.— VARIOUS NOTES.

Cut flower trade has been very good
her; lately, commencements, social and
matrimonial functions combined with
funeral work, of which there has been
more than usual, serving to completely
exhaust the supplies of serviceable stock.
The bedding season is over and has
proved a good one, stocks being well
cleaned out.

Pittsburg had a quarter-of-a-million-
doUar fire on [une 22 and A. M. Mur-
dock's flower store was in the center of
the holocaust, inflicting a considerable
loss.

E. C. Reineman, president of the Pitts-
burg and Allegheny Florists' Club, has
been at Mount Clemens, Mich., with Mrs.
Reineman, taking treatment for rheuma-
tism.

The Florists' Club is preparing to
descend upon New York in August and
proposes to make its presence felt in all
the departments of convention work.

A visitor this week has been the man-
ager of the Teter Floral Co., Ottumwa,
Iowa. E. C. L.

Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists
Received.
The Philadelphia Lawn Mower Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa., mowers; Dammann &
Co., San Giovanni a Teduccio, near
Naples, Italy, bulbs, roots, seeds, etc.;
Snziki & lida, New York, N. \'., and
Yokohama, Japan, bulbs, seeds and
plants; The Rowland Nursery Company,
Los Angeles, Cal., wholesale price list of
roses; W. Baylor Hartland, Cork, Ire-
land, wholesale and retail bulbs; Welch
Bros., Boston, Mass., cut flowers; E. H.
Hunt, Chicago, 111, wholesale palms,
bulbs, cut flowers, holly and greens;
Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis.,
wholesale cut flowers; Giblin & Co.,
Utica, N. Y., greenhouse heating appara-
tus.

Waterbur Y, Ci )NN. — Carl Burklund has
taken the position of foreman for Alexan-
der Dallas.

RocKFORD, III. — Harry Woolsey is
building a very fine store and office at
his greenhouses and J. J. Soper also has
repairs and improvements under way.

Littleton, N. H. — The greenhouses
formerly occupied by A. A. Voorneveld
have been sold to Ira Parker, who will
remove them to a new location at
Parker's Park.

Swarthmore, Pa.— J. D. Erisman &
Son have purchased the greenhouses of
Dr. Baker, formerly known as Norwin-
don, and will remove them to a location
on their own property.

OBITUARY.

ERNEST KISK.ER.

Ivrnest Kisker, for a number of years
engaged in the florist business at Frank-
lin, O., died recently at Springfield, O.
Interment took place June 19 at Fern-
clitie Cemetery, Springfield.

]. C. S.MITH.

John C. Smith, of Newburyport, Mass.,
died June 20, aged 7 1 years. Mr. Smith,
although beginning life as a cobbler, was
a very successful seed grower and for
many years he had raised and sold both
plants and seeds to those of the trade in
his vicinity. He had been in poor health
for some time. Mrs, Smith survives him.

CHARLES NEUNEE.

Charles Neuner, who had been ill for
several weeks, died at Louisville, Ky., on
June IS. Mr. Neuner was 51 years of
age. He was best known as a member
of the firm of Nanz & Neuner. He began
the partnership in 1872 and continued
until 1S76, when he retired to take charge
of extensive nurseries at St. Mathews.
In 1889 he re-entered the firm and
remained until 1895, when he became
special agent of the German Life Insur-
ance Co., which position he held at the
time of his death. He leaves a wife and
five children.

SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE.

AdTertlsements nnder ttits bead will be Inserted at
tbe rate of 10 cents a line (Beven words) each Inser-
tion. Casb must aooompany order. Plant advs. not
admitted under this head.

Bverypald subscriber to the amxrioan Florist
for the year 1900 Is entitled to a flve-Une want adv.
(situations only) free to be used at any time daring
the year.

SITUATION WANTED- By a florist In private
place; competent W, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTBD-By florist, age -'S, on privata
or commercial plsce. Reneral Kreenbr^use work.
FLOHIST. 90 8l.\th Ave., New York City.

SITUATION WANTBD-By florist, age 22, on private
or commercial place; general greenbduse work.
FLORIST, 204 East 2l8t St.. New York City.

SITUATION WANTED— As florists assistant; age
26, single : e.vperlence lu Sweden and England ; not
long In tbi8 country. JOHN Goransox,

13Ct; Western Ave. Jollet, III.

SITUATION WANTBD-By a competent grower;
age -t;; 12 seari," experience In every branch;
steady and sober Best of references. Address

CeiCAGO. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED— By a reliable florist as
fori min or to take full charge. Lli'e-tlme exper-
ience. English, married, flrst-class references.

Address C R, care American Florist. Chicago.

SITUATION WANTBD-Bylhoroughly reliable and
practical florist and nurseryman: also experienced
In landscape engineering and gardening. Best of
references. Address E, Hot Springs, Va.

STOATION WANTED -As foreman, by practical
florist and grower of fine cut flowers, roses, carna-
tions, "mums, etc ; 25 years' e-xperlence. Good refer-
ences. G. FLOHIST, 451 Prospect St., Cleveland, o.

SITUATION WANTED-By young lady of fine per-
sonal attainments. as clerk and assistant to florist.
Moderate salary to start with. Chicago preferred.
Address Miss Wheeler, care Walter Kreltllng. (by
whom lecommended). 10 E. Van Buren St.. Chicago.

SITUATION WANTBD-As manager or foreman In
a large commercial place, a practical grower of
roses, carnations, 'mums, violets, palms, ferns, etc.
Life experience Europe and this country; three years
In last place. Good wages expected. Ueferences O.
K. Address Manager. 42Q N 10th St., Phlla., Pa.

SITUATION WANTED— By flrst-class designer, dec-
orator and cut flower worker. Second to none as
cut flower and general stock grower. Also good sales-
man; 12 years' experience; single; age 2t>; strictly
sober. Industrious and reliable. Of good address.
Only those wanting up-to-date man need answer.
Address Florist, Columbia city, Ind.

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ANTED— A good tlirlst, single; competent of
handling Dalms and ferns Address

II. F. IlALi.E. .VIS W. MadslonSt .Chicago.

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ANTED- Address of Louis Truxler, a practical
and ornamental florist

Thos B. Bfll, Bakers&eld, Cal

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ANTED— Boy to learn the jfreenhouBO bualneaB of
the growing of cut Uowers. Apply to

John L. Wyland, De Haven, Pa.

WANTKD-Conipetent man. to take charge of gen
eral green houee work. Addrees
A. S. Pa TTEHS jN. Kddy St , irort Scott. Kans.

WANTKD— Man competent for general sreenboutte
work. Steady place to right man References.
Addresa Ketail. care American Florist

WANTKD— A young man for rose growlrg and
general propagating on a place of 14003 feet of
glass. Address J U. care American Florist, Chicago.

WANTED— A competent man to act an manager of
to COO feet of glass in cut flowers. Present fore-
man resigns on account of 111 health Address

E. IIU'PAIU), Youngstown, O.

WANTED— Two thoroDgh nurserymen. In a com-
mercial place: accuetomed to bnddlng roses and
making cuttings of soft wooded shrubbery, Addrees
M. care American Florist, Chicago.

WANTED AT ONCB-Compet«nt single florist, on
ft place of "000 feet of glaes. where rosea, carna-
tions, 'mums, and general stock are grown. State
wages and address at once, sending references.

F. B. Tinker. Peru. Ind,

WANTED— To work under foreman, two good men
for commercial place; only those that under-
stand rosea and carnations. State references and
e.xperlence. Apply to

P O. Box 117, Rowayton, Conn.

WANTED— For a southern seed bouse, a prsctlcal
seedsman who thoroughly undorttandB the
packet seed trade and well up on the bulk business.
Address, stating salary wanted and give references to
SoDTH, flare American Florist, Chicago.

FOR SALB-500ft. 1-lnch black pipe. 4c per ft. 500 ft.
P4-lnch black pipe. 6c per ft.

J. W. DAVi.'^. Morrison, 111.

FOR 8ALB-Free fuel. 5000 feet glass. Great chance
for florists or gardeners. Only S500 cash. Account
sickness. Write quick. Frke Fuel, care Am. Florist.

fiOR SALE— Established florist business, city of
SO.r'OO. three houses stocked with roses, carna-
tions, 'mums and general stock; fine location, oppos-
ite cemetery. Reasons for selling, age. Address

Georqc Kendall. Mnncle, Ind.

FOR SALE CHEAP— Ten greenhouses. ofiBce. bam.
ground and dwelling, steam heated, centrally
located In city of tiO.OtO Inhatjltants. Reason for sell-
ing, widow. Mrs Geo. Waldbauer,
iai7 N. Michigan Ave , Saginaw City, Mich.

FOR SALE— Greenhouse business: best In this busy
city; plant of three bouses well stocked with Held
carnations, fine; also 'mump, decorative and bedding
planta. Very cheap. InvestlgHte, Health demands
a change. Address J. H. Conklin,

lot; Youngs Ave . Jollet. 111.

FOR SALE— In AI condition, fully stocked. 5000 feet
of glass on four lots In best part of city. Well
established and doing good business. Cheap fuel and
no competition for sixty miles. Owner has other
business and can not give personal attention. Don't
answer unless you mean business Address

Illinois, care American Florist.

FOR SALE OR RENT.

15 000 fquare feet of glaes, all new housea with
modern Improvementa. heated by steam. House and
barn and one acre of land, best retail stand outside of
city limits, right opposite Woodmere Cemetery
entrance, one of the largest cemeteries In the state of
Michigan, two b'ocks from railroad depot Thlsplpce
can be rent€d for fifty dollars per month without
stock. Reason for selling out, I have too much other
business to attend to. Address
ANTON KAIER, Woodmere, Mich.

FOR SALE

240 acres of land on Isthmus of Tehaunte-
pec, state of Vera Cruz, Mexico. For full
particulars write

ROLAND HUGHES.

846 New York Life Bldg. KANSAS CITY, MO.

^=POR SALE=_

On \vfsh_'rn cjist. oi Michii^nu, two lots, two
Kreenliouses, all modern appliances, in excellent
condition. Good business location. Good oppor-
tunity for eniTgetic man. Price 82,200.00. Write
for particulars.

For sale or rent, near Erie, Pa., lot 100x150, large
two story "Iwi'Uing and four greenhouses almost
new. Good glass and well heated. Excellent
business location. Price $3,0vK).00. easy paympnts.
Write for particulars.

Any of the above named properties is a fine bar-
gain, and those deSiring to purchase will do well
to communicate with us. These are only a few of
the properties that we have for sale and leasinir.

SMITH & SMITH,

p. 0. Box 869. 345 Sixth Ave., PITTSBURG. PA.

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Mineola, N. Y.

The Queens-Nassau Agricultural Society
never held a more successful fair than
that which opened here on June 20, con-
tinuiag three days. There v?ere all the
usual attractions, varying from horse
racing to a display of fruits and flowers,
and of the latter the exhibits were
remarkably fine. C. W. Ward partici-
pated in the contest with strawberries
and was awarded the prizes for the best
quart of Clyde, Jersey Market and Nick
Ohmer. R P. Jeftrey & Son, of Bellmore,
lead off with the best display of green-
house plants, hanging basket and floral
designs. Other prize wirning exhibitors
were Ferd. Barlon, J. Lewis Child?, C.
Besold and Wm. Pride.

Kenton, 0.— W. Sabransky has pur-
chased six lots adjoining his greenhouses
and will use them for outside plantings.

Uniontown, Pa. — Barton Bros, are
building a corridor llx+2 feet and a car-
nation house 22x118 feet, about the
same amount of glass that was added
last year.

Wbol^ale flower/\arK?fe

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CINCINNATI, June 58

Kosee, Bride 2

Brldeamald 2

Meteor a.

Perle 3.

0«mstlons

" fancy 1

Lll7 0f the valley

QladloluB 3.

Calla» «.

Stocks

Sweet psaa

TuberoBCB 3

Bmliaz 12.

Adlantum

fMmmon femB

UarrUll 8

ABparagus

St. Louis. June 28

UoseB Bride, BrldeamalcT, KalBerln 3.

Meteor 3

Perle 2.

CamatlODB, common

fancy 1

Sweet peas

Ismeoe Ltllea 3.

SmUai 12.

Adlantum

ABparaguB 25.

MILWAUKEK. June 23.

Boaei, Beauty, long perdoz.

" " medium " " 1 50®

'• " Bhort " " .50®

" Bride. Bridesmaid 4

Meteor 4.

Kalserln ' t>

Carnations, ordinary 1

fancy 2.

Lily of the valley

Auratuma lilies

Adlantum

Common ferns

Bmllax

AsparaflruB

Galax leaves

Sweet Peas

PiTTSBiTRG, June 28.

Bosw, Beauty, fancy 20.00® 25

extra lo.(0®15.

Nj. 1 10C0®2U

culls 3 00^13

Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 8.

Meteor, 2.00® 8.

Perle 2.00® 6.

Cnsln 2.0O® 4

Carnatlona, ord'nary fO@ 1

fancy 1 60® 2.

Lily of the valley 2 00® 4

HarrlBll 8 00® 10.

Sweetpeas 35® .

Dalslee 26® 1.

Bmllax 12 60<gll5

Oladlolus 2.00® B.

Adlantum ?5(iA i

Asparagus 35 001350.

Sprengerll .25® .

Dagger Ferns 1000, $2 00

DENVER, June 27.

Roses, Beauty, select 20.00®30

ordinary 8.00®I5

Bride. Bridesmaid 4.011® ti

Meteor 5.00® 6

Perle, Wootton ^ 4 00® 5

Carnations, ordinary 1 00® 2

fancy 2.00® 3

Lllyof the valley 4

Callas 12

HarrlBll .". r..... 12

Sweet peas 35® ,

Asparagus HO

Smilal 18

Ferns

3 00
2.00
1.00

.00® 1.

OC® 3.

4

15.
.75® 1

15!
65.

;)o®

Orchid flowers.

^

CINCINNATI

Shipments made direct from greenhouses, *

insuring fresh and perfect blooms.

CATTLEYAS

l:

♦

♦
♦
♦

♦
♦

♦
♦
♦
♦
♦

♦
:

:

♦

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦1

N. B. It is particularly re-
quested that the stock here
offered be not confused with
similar stock offered by com-
mission dealers at lower pri-
ces, which has been shipped
from New York. Rosebank
Orchids are never sold through
commission dealers.

( IN VARIETY I

^o.oo

500,000 FEET OF GLASS ♦

GUT FLOWERS

IN

51 Wabash Ave,

AMERICA.

CHICAGO.

Quot:itinus subject to change without uotic
All other slock ut lowest market prices.
No charge for p;ickin'^.

AJIKRICAX BEAUTIES.

Lonf

Medium

Short

METEOR per 100,

BRIDE "

BHIDESMAID "

PKULR ••

LIBERTY

GOLDEN GATE '•

CARNATIONS, iMiicy ....

" common. "'

Per Do/.
$;!.0O

l.SO to 2.

1.00 to 1.
$4 00 to $(i.

3.00 to

3.00 to

.1.00 to

6.00 to

6.00 to

75 to

50 .
,25 ▼
,00
,00

00
,00

00
.00

50
.00 ♦

♦♦♦

Everything in the

GUT FLOWER

line.

and a
complete line of

WIRE WORK,

the kind
that will give satisfaction.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

HOLTON & HUNKEL CO.,

p. O. Box i03._

:iMil.-vv-

Lialz:^^, 'Wis.

CUT FLOWERS.

9^^ t^^ t^^ 9m^

Shipping orders receive prompt

and careful attention.

C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis.

If You Have Stock To Sell...

the best way to make that fact known to the trade is by regular

Giveitftria™^'" ...The American Florist.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1461

J. B. DEAMUD.

51 WABASH AVE..

CHICAGO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR PEONIES. |

t

F>. <Me D. Bk^ Co^l:.

Per Dozen.

BKAUTIES, short *l.00

meiliiiiii 1.50 io 2.00

long 2.50 to 3. IX)

Per 100

BKIUESiind MAIDS $3.00 10*4 00

METEORS 3.00 to 4.00

PERLES 2 OOtci 3.00

KAISKRINS 2.00 to 4.00

very fancy (i-OO

I'ARNATIONS.'assorted I.OOto 1.50

fancy 2.00 to 3.00

I'.T 100

P.EOMES *3.00to*5.00

LIL. H.VRKISII 800 to 10. 00

CALL AS 8.00 to 10. (K)

FORGET-.ME-NOT 1 00

VALLEY 4.00to a.OO

FERNS Per 1000 $1.50 .20

ADIANTUM SO

SMIL AX Per do/., $1.50 13, .^0

; "^^Pnces subject to change without notice. t

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McKellar £ Winterson's

Modern Supply House.

We have a fine assortment of

BASKETS

snltalJle
for

SCHOOL CLOSINGS

andfoffer same at greatly reduced prices.

fpecial attention given to assortments, $5.00, $10.00
and up. Parties leaving selection to us will be sure of
getting nothing but strictly good standard styles, as we
have no other.

Give'us your order now together with your needs in

CUT FLOWERS.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON, wa^bIs^h' 1?

CHICAGO.

tt ninicndun, wabash ave., uniunuu. m

Carnation Blooms

Io Unlimited Quantities

SHIPPED TO ALL POINTS.

Chicago Carnation Co., r""'

WEILAKD-AND-RISCM

I We are large Growers and I
I Shippers of CUT FLOWERS]

ALL THE NEW VARIETIES.

YOUR BUSINESS SOLICITED.

9 WABASH Ave., Chicagc

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

GEO. REINBERG,

Wiiolesale Orower of Cut flowers.

BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

Stock at lowfst nia

01

B1 Wabash Ave.,

Ali stock at lowfst market rates,
orders.

Send iu your

CHICAGO, ILL.

Seen by New Firms:

AMERICAN riORIST ADYTS.

Wbol^ale [lower/arK^

CHIOAOO. June 29.

Bo>M, BesntF, extra long atema 3.00® 4.00
30 inch ■• 3.00

24 " " 2,60

20 ■• " 2 CO

15 " " 1.60

. 12 " • 1,26

8 " " 1,00

Brldn, Brldeamftld 3.00® li 00

" perle 300® 6.00

•■ Meteor 4 00® 6.00

La France 4 00® 5.00

Golden Gate ti.OOSlO.OO

" LItwrty U.IO® a.OO

Camatlona "^® !ffi

" fancy Iw

Lily of the valley 300® 6 00

Mignonette S22*^,?S2

Uarriall 10.00®! 5 00

Callaa 8.00®10 00

Sweet peaa 50® 1.00

Adlantom 50® 1.00

Common femi -16

Fancy ferns -20

Bmllkx. 12 60@16.00

AsparaguB 60.00@t)0.00

64 WABASH AVE.
CHICAGO

fl. K. Cor. Wabasb Ave. and Uandolph St.

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.
mmmmmmfi'fmmmmnmmmm

Bassett&Washburn

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Cut Flowers

Wholesale Dealers and
Growers ol

GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL.

A. L RANDALL ^

Wholesale Florist

Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash-
ington St., Chicago.

Write foripeolal qaotstlona on Urge ordera.

WHOLKBALB

GROWER OF ROSES.

DSALZB HI

CUT FLOWERS

J. A. BUDLONG,

37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL

Mention the American Florist.

Benthey & Co.

F. F. BENTHEY, Manager,

Wholesale Gommlsslon Florist

41 Randolph Street CHWAGO.

I^^ConsignmentB solicited

I. 6. PRINCE & CO.

Wholesale Gut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

A<enU for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Speolsl attanlioi

paid to shipping orders.

76 Sl 78 Wabaah Avenue,

Tolephone Main 3208. CHIOAQO.

Wholesale Gut Flowers

S04 LIBERTY ST. 'PHONE 2IS7.

W

(A

CONSIGNMENTS

SOLICITED.

Florists' Supplies

Please mention the Ameincan Florist.

1462

The American Florist.

June JO,

ym&\ k fwml

Wholesale Florist,

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street,

.PHILADELPHIA, PA.

AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES.

CNTIL JCLV l8f, WILI, BE OPEN FROM 7:(>0 A. M. TO 8:00 P. M.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND.

BOSTON...

FLOWERS

Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies.

*rlo^ X^l«t:« Exi^tll^ca..

&T j3x>ozxi£ieid St., ^osaroi!«, ivi.A^s«a.

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' ""'ToK mIsI* '""*•

WELCH BROS. J Proprietors.

NOTICE: — WELCH BROS,, Sole Agents for FREYSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, $2.00 per

Script Letters, S4.00 per 100.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

j7 JOBBERS IN

^^^FLORISTS'

SUPPLIES

Wholesale Florists,

Always on Hand:
CARNATIONS.
BRIDESMAIDS, /

A. (J, ' FLORISTS' VASES.

J\ ' Horticultural Auctioneers.

*.' 84 Hawley Street, BOSTON.

H.G.BERNING

Wholesale florist,

SUCCESSOR TO

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO....

J322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

The Cincinnati
Gut Flower Co.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS.

416 Walnut St..

CINCINNATI, 0.

Consignments Solicited.
Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

SHIPPING UBELS 's:

•Cut Flowers

Printed in two colors on gummed
paper; your card, etc., in black and
leaf adopted by the S. A. P. in red.
Very attractive. Price per 500,$3.85;
per 1000, S4.&a Send for samples

tUCTRO Of THIS LEAF, POSTPAID, $I.2S.

American Florist Co.,

A^^_ CHICAQO.

It is ^ood business policy
to mention the

...AMERICAN riORIST

whon vou write t.o ad advoTtiser.

Wbol^ale powerTAarK^

PHTT.AIIBI.PHT*, JuUO 27.

BolU.Tea 1 COS 2.M

" extra 3.00® 5.00

Beauty, extra 15 00&2U.OO

flnita S.OOa 8.00

Gamatlona bOQ, .76

fancy 1.103 1.50

Uly of the vaUey 2.00® 4.00

ABparaguB ,% 00<3oT 00

Smllax 12 5I@20.(X)

Adlantam 7(i® 1 OO

SweetPeaB 16® .30

BOSTON, June 27.

Boiei, Beauty, extra 16 .00@2U U

medium 1 00® ti 00

culls l.UO® 2 00

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 53® i 00

extra 4 100 6.00

Kalserln 11. Ol® 6.00

Csmationa 50® .75

extra .. 1 00® 1.50

Uly of the valley 3 o:i® 4 00

IX)nKlflorttm8 4 00® C.OO

Sweet pea« 25® 50

Astllhe, Stocks 1 00® 2 00

Smllax 10.00®I2.00

AflparaKUfl 50.00

Hardy ferns .23

GIVE

US

A

TRIAL.!'

WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

HEADQUARTER
\,^€.>N YORK

Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of
Seasonable Flowers in Stock.

WU C IfACTIIIft Wholesale Com-

Iffnii T» IVlldllllUi mission Florist,

481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

C. A. KUEHN,

Wholesale Florist,

1122 PINE STREET.

fc ST. LOUIS, MO.

OT'A roiuplete line of Wire DrHigns.

Woodroffe & Bernheimer,
Wholesale Florists

1604 LUDLOW 8TREET.

Phone 1-43^69-A PHILADELPHIA.

Cotislgrnments Solicited.

LEO. NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist,

N. W. COR. t3TH AND FILBERT STREETS.

'"'??H°or/^?». D PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Coniignments ol Choice Valleifand Roses solicited

Geo. M. Moss,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

32 South 17lh Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Long Distance Phone l-41-2(j D.

Consignments ol Roses, Carnations, Violets soliclteil.

CHAS. B. STAHL

Wholesale Florist,

a 5. nth St., Telephone 63-64, PIIILADELPIIU.

Orders by mall, teloRraph or telephone will
receive prompt attention.

Conalmiments of good stock solicited.

...GEO. M. KELLOGG...

Largest Grower^or.. Q^^ FlOWCrS

Give uB an order and we will please you.

Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL. MO.
Our Store, 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY, MO.

LONe DISTANCE 'PHONB AT EITHER PLAOB

JOHN B. FERGUSONs

Wholesale Florist,

5515 Fifth Ave, PITTSBURO, PA.

LoNe Distance 'Pbonb 2985.

Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets.
Solicited.

J. M. COHEN, Florist,

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

22 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

I^OO.

The American Florist.

1463

TOP GRADE

Carnations

BEAUTIbS,
BRIDES.
BRIDESMAIDS,
METEORS.

inUil I DAViinO '^9 West 28th street,
wUnH li nAlllUlly new YORK.

Telephone No. 190K IVIadlson Sqaare.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Commission Florists.

JUNE SPECIALTIES.

Terephone 2066 Madison Sqr. 42 WCSt 28tll St., NEW YORK CITY.

Orolnlcas, looses.

rnOMAS YOUNG, Jr.

Wholesale Florist,

Hew Telephone No. 1803 Madison Square.

43 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

GHORMLEY & PERKINS,

Wholesale F I r\ t* « C: -f C:

Commission | |UI I0LO9

'^"'F"""b1ilhS.Tt''ir" 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

Prepared to handle large or small conelKnuients of cut flowers to (irrowera
advantaiee Telephone 2200 IVlDdmoii ^tjnare.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice out flower stock.
51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

New Telephone No, 1905 Madison Square.
Price Il5t on application.

JHease mention the A metica n Flnrnt when Wi iting,

THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN
NEW YORK CITY FOR

Violets % Carnations.

GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It
win be to your advantage.

WM. H. GUNTHER.

.... 30 West 29th Street.

New Telephone No. 551 Madtson Square.

Please Mention the American Florist.

FRANK MILLANG.

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,

408 E. 34tli Streat,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

Telephone 39t* ATadison Sqaare.

N. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry.
Open for Cat Flower Sales »t 6 o'clock
Eivery Momlns:

BE81RABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT
FOR ADVERTISING.

JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary.

Please Mention The Amerkian Florist.

MOORE, HENTZ & NASH,

Wholesale Commission Florists,

t19and 121 W. 23d St.,

NEW YORK CITY.
Telephone 733— 18th.
Ch'^lcest Stock Shipped on a Commission.

Choice Carnations

Choice Roses ^ Jt

At rooms of N. Y.
Cut Flower Co.

Traendly & Schenck

NEW YORK CITY

New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq.

38 W. 28th Street Cut riower Exchange

Wbol^ale flower/\arKgfe

NSW TORK, June 11.

Roiea, Beaut; leleot ]5.00@3X00

medium 4.00® fi 00

culla 5)® 2 00

" Brldegmald, Bride. Meteor 2o® 1 00

Select t 00® B 00

Carnations 25® .50

fancy 1.00® \.Ni)

Lily of the valley 2 m @ 3 (10

Sweet peas 25® .51

Paunles 1.00® 2 00

Harrlall 2.00® 1 00

Oattleyas 30.00®40 00

Gardenias 12 OOco lo 00

Smllai 8.00®12 00

Aaparasroa 2ft 00®36.00

SprenKerll.perdoz. bunches .7531 CO
Adiantnm...., 60 .76

BDFVALO. .lune 2S

Bosea, Beauty 15.00®20.00

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 3.00® 6.00

Perle, Nlphetos 3 00

" Kalserln t;.00

Carnations i CO® 2 OO

uiy of the valley 3.00® 1 00

Sweet peas .25

Uarrlsil 10 00

Smllax 16 00®20 no

Adiantnm 1 00® 1.25

Hardy ferns, Oalaz leaves 20® 26

AsparaKns 6O.UU(076.OO

MILLANG & CO.

Commission Florists

48 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. I;i01 Madison Square.
Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited.

We've thousands of readers and hun-
dreds of advertisers. Each helps the other.

The New York Gut Flower Go.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,

112 and 114 West 24th Street,

r*lsphone733-l8th. NEW YORK.

COMSIONMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Ordsrs.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,
^^o^LXrsr Wholesale Florist.

39 W. 28th St., NEW YORK.

ROSES SHIPPED Price List on

to all points. Application

ford Bros...

aea< Wholesale Floristg

III West 30th street. NEW YORK.

Consignments Solicited. Phone, 157 Madison Sq.

Julius Lang

53 West 30tli Street, NEW YORK.

ROSES. CARNATIONS. VALLEY.

CHOICE SUMMER STOCK.

Telephone 280 Madison Sqdaee.

I There Are Buyers

For all kinds of fjood stock
advertised in

THE AMERICAN FLORIST

J.K.ALLEN'S

POPULAR WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWER HOUSE

At the new address, 106 West 28th St., New York City, draws the crowd. Consignments carefully handled
and well sold. Excellent facilities. J- J- J- J- Telaphone 197 Madison Avenue.

EDWARD C. HORAN,

^T ^West SSStl:i Street,

Telephone 421 Madison Square.

CUT
FLOWERS
AT
WHOLESALE.

1464

The American Florist.

June JO,

I

The ^EEt) TRat)B.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

AtBKRT MCCULLOL'GH. PTeB. ; K. W. BOLGIANO,

Vloe-Pres.: 8. t'. Willahd, Wettaersfleld. Conn,
8eo'y and Treas.

The crop of blue grass just harvested
in Bourbon county, Kentucky, is said to
be of very superior quality.

N. B. Kbeney & Son will erect a three
story seed warehouse 36x40 to increase
their facilities at Sheboygan, Wis.

LiBONiA, Pa. — The seed establishment
of Geo. W. Park is to be removed to
Lancaster county, near Gordonsville.

Visited Chicago: W. W. Harnden, ot
Kansas City, Mo., returning from the
Republican national convention at Phila-
delphia.

Carl von Dippe, senior member of the
well known firm of Dippe Bros., of (Jued-
linburg, Germany, died of heart disease
June 6.

London reports are to the effect that
haricot beans continue scarce and that
blue peas are steady in both value and
demand.

D. M. Ferry failed of nomination as
the republican candidate for governor of
Michigan at the convention at Grand
Rapids June 28.

Paris, France. — Mid-June visitors to
the exposition were William Henry
Maule, of Philadelphia; R. W. Clucas, of
Clucas& Boddmgton Co., New York; the
Mussey brothers, of Paterson, N. (.;
Mrs. F. W. Barteldes and Mrs. Max
Wilhelmi and children, of Lawrence,
Kans.

Resolutions of Respect.

At the eighteenth annual meeting of the
American Seed Trade Association, the
following resolutions were presented by
J. E. Northrup, chairman of the commit-
tee on obituary resolutions:

WuEF.KAS, Since onr last met'tin;i it has pleiisfd
Almiehty God to remove from our midst our fellow
member.'Chas. Copeltind Morse, of Santa Clara,
California; and.

Wbereas, During the many years of his asso-
ciation with us we had learned to recognize the
value not only of his special attainments in the
line of his chosen work, and his thorough relia-
bility as a seed grower, but his sterling man-
hood, his undeviating adherence to what he
believed to be right, and the far reaching influ-
ence of his life and character; now, therefore,
be it

Resolved^ By the American Seed Trade Associa-
tion in convention assembled, that we do hereby
tender to his businebsassoeiates oursympathy for
the deprivation in the conduct of their business of
the benefit of his wise counsel and advice; but
more than all our sympathy goes out to his wife
and children in the great sorrow which has c<irae
to their hearts ani home. Assuring them also
that his memory will ever be cherished among us
as one whose dally life afforded an example wor-
thy of our remembrance and eiiiuUtion; be it
therefore further

Resolved, That the secretary of this association
be directed to spread these resolutions on its
records and that a copy of same be sent to the
family of the deceased.

Whereas, Death has again appeared in our
midst, and removed from our number our fellow
memter. liirel Lambersoii, of Portland. Oregon;
and,

WuEREAs, During the period of his association
with us we had learned to appreciate not only his
true worth, kindly disposition, and cordial nature,
but his broad and public-spirited character, and.

Whereas, We appreciate the loss which his
<leath brings to the city and state of his adoption,
of whose resources he was ever ready to speak,
and upon the future of which he delighted to
dwell, but above all, to his sorrowing wife and
children who are thus deprived of a tender and
considerate husband and fatheT; now, be it

Resolved, tty Ihe American .Seed Tr;.de Associa-
tion in convention assembled that we timder lo
his bereaved family assurances ol our fraternal
symp.ithy and regard, and assure them that his
cheerful presence will ever remain a bright and

helpful influence with those who knew and loved

him; and be it further
Resolved. That the secretary of this association

be directed to spr'-ad these resolutions on its

records, and that a copy be sent to the lamily of

the deceased.

Chas. II. Breck, J

Heiibeut W. .louNf^oN, -Corarailtee.

.J. E. Northrup, \

Low-Priced Seed May be Expensive.

In a bulletin issued some time ago by
the Department of Agriculture, Washing-
ton, D. C, A. J. Pieters, in charge of pure
seed investigations, makes the following
remarks under the above head:

While it is difficult to estimate the
money loss chargeable to poor seed on
account of extra labor, loss of the use of
land and the introduction of weed seeds,
it is easy to determine the exact loss due
to the quality of the seed itsell, reckoned
on the increased price for the seeds that
actually come up and grow.

A sample of seed may contain:

1. Pure and germinable seed, that is,
seed that will grow and produce the kind
of plants wanted.

2. Chaff, sticks and dirt.

3. Dead seeds of the kind purchased.

4. Weed seeds and field seeds other
than those wanted.

Of these the pure and good seed only is
of any value, the remainder either being
useless or positively harmful. The value
of the sample to the farmer will depend,
then, upon the amount of pure and ger-
minable seed present. It is for this that
the farmer pays, and whether the seed is
cheap or expensive depends not solely

upon whether it is low or high priced,,
but upon how much he pays per pound
of good seed. The term "Actual or net
value" is used in seed-testing establish-
ments to indicate the proportion of seed
that is both pure and germinable. For
example, if a sample of clover seed has-
98 per cent of pure seed and 90 per cent
of this will germinate, then the propor-
tion of good clover seed in the entire
sample is '.)0 per cent of DS per cent, or
88.2 per cent. This represents the net
value of the seed, and in a scale of 100 the
sample is said to have a net value of
88.2. The standard weight of a bushel'
of red clover is 60 pounds and a sample
having a net value of 88.2 will contain
52.9 pounds of good seed. The net value
of the seed soltl on the market varies-
widely and there is no constant relation
between cost and value.

Lake Geneva, Wis.— O. W. Potter is
installing a new hot water heater, the
Furman No. 8, from Riemer & Rodmer,
of Milwaukee.

Jacksonville, Fla.— A. W. Coleman,
the landscape gardener who has recently
become superintendent of Evergreen Cem-
etery, is making marked improvement in
the horticultural features of the tract.

Dixon, III — O. L. Baird has ncently
purchased the Pratt place and added the
glass to this range. He will now remodel
his rose house and build a new palm
house, using the present one for storage
room. He reports trade as never better
than this spring.

CINERARIA--CALCEOLABIA-FANST

Cineraria. Jhiiihs' Giiint strain, the finest strain olTered, per packi-t, 35c: '2 tr. pkt. . P5c; tr. pkL. $1.1)0.

Ca'ceolaria, James" Giant strain, unsurpassed; y^ trade packet, 30c; trade packet. eOe.

Pansy, Johnson ^V Stokes' Kingly strain, comprises all the ^^iant yorts of merit; p'-r packet. 25c; v.

trade packet. 30c: trade packet, 50c; per o/.. $5.00.
Asparagus Sprenjjeri), lOO seeds. 50c; per 1000 seeds, $4.00.
Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 100 seeds. 11.00; per 1000 seeds. |S.00.

JOHNSON & STOKES, seedsmen. 917 and 219 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa.

FRESH FERN SPORES.^

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra lar^e package of fresh Spores, sulllcient for 3000 plants,
with full cultural directions, postpaid for $1.00.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U. !

S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

m NOTICE.

"^k^We are now ready to give you LOWEST
estimiites for FIRST-cbiss stock of

Freesias. Harrisii. Callas. Romans Paper While Nar-
cissus, Hyacinths. Tulips. Van Sions, Japan
Longiflorum, Azaleas. Etc.

Send us list and we will give I3tjures. Address
H. H. BERGER & CO., (Est. 78) 47 Barclay SI , N.Y.

ESTABLISHED 1802

IHORBURN'S
SEEDS

We h:ive still left some Iresh seeds of

the following: Pahns in line condition

KENTIA BELMOREANA. per lOCO, $4 00; 5000 to

10,000 at $3..'j0; 10,000 and over at $3.00.
KENTIA FORSrERIANA, per ICOO, $4 fO; 5000 to

10 OJO at n 50; 10,000 and over at $3.00.
LICUALA BAMOIS at 13.00 p.r 1000.
.\ls.. CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS in assorted

sizes. 3 lbs. to 12 lbs., at J8.00 per lOD lbs.,

while unsold.

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Street)

36 CORTUNDT STREET. NEW YORK

FRUIT AND FLOWER PLATES

Seed Packets and Supplies of all kinds lor
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN

SEITID B^OE, FK.ICE LIST.
Stock Cuts, lOo. per square Inch. KnuravlnK by all
prooeHses. t^lntluK and LlthoffraptalnK- Illustrated
CatalOtfueB a specialty.

VREDENBURG & CO., Rochester, N. Y.

Die Bindekunst

Einzige Special Zeitschrift der

Welt fur BLUMENBINDEREI.

Pfobenommern umsonst.

Abonncment 10 M. jahrlich.

J. OLBERTZ, Bindekunst Verlag,

ERFURT, DEUTSCHLAND.

r„ CARNATIONS

l>riler> booked now for fall delivery.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich.

r^oo.

The American Florist.

1465

VAUGHAN'S LIST OF SEASONABLE SEEDS

...Fl*or>...
IMorlsts' Use.

PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA, (Chinese Prlmrosesi.

JoO

1000

251

1000

seeds.

seeds.

seeds.

seeds

Afba, pvire wtiite $

..W

$1.50

Blue. ac.Ieiir sky-blue $ .50

$1.79

Chiswick R-d brieht red

.hO

1.75

New Upright Deeo Velvety Red . .50

1.7!S

Kermesina Sulendens ■rimson

.hU

1.75

Rosea. briKht pink 35

Atrosanguinea. bri[;htest deep

Mont Blanc, new, large, pure

.50

1.70

Alba Magnifica snow white, of
excellent torm and habit. .

Striata, whiteand lilac striped .35

.SiO

1 70

PRIMULA Mixed, m splendid

PeachbloMOm. beautiful white

variety !8OZ.,$3.00; .25

1.2&

with pink hue

.50

1.70

VAUQHAN'S COLUMBIAN CINERARIAS.— This is a mixture of the finest English,
French and German str tins; the flowers are vi'ry large, from 7 to 9 inches in circumfer-
ence and in the most briiliant colors. Per T. pkt., about 1000 seeds, 50c; 3 pkts. lor $1.25.

CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA.— Our mixture is composed of the choicest selections of
the tigered, marked, spotted and variegated varieties and we know it will give entir^r
satisfaction. Trade pkt. (1000 seeds), 50c.

CYCLAMEN, Qlant Flowered. Cyclamen Persiciim Gfganieum Splendent. — W'-
have an extr* line strain of this grand market plant. Unsurpassed for size of bloom
and variety of colors. 100 seeds. lOOO seeds.

Giganteum Album, Mont Blanc, pure white $ ,75 $5,00

Deep Crimson, verv large 75 5.00

Rosa von Marienthal, splendid pint 75 5.00

White. Carmine Eye 75 5 00

Giant Flowered Sorts best mixed % oz.. $1.50; .50 4. .50

CrCLAMEN, Persicum, fine mixed pkt., 25c; M oz.,70i-; o/.., $>.50

For full list of Seeds, write for our Import List just out.

Vauffli«n'8 International Prlmala Mixture. This mix-
ture Is composed of the moai salable colors of Sins e FlowerlnK Chi-
nese Primulas, the beet whites pInKs and reds, with a sprlnklt^K of
other colors enough to give a large variety of colors, the most Imoor-
tAnt shades predomlnatlnt; It contains some of the ar^ove m'tntluned
Ulant sorts, some Kern leiv^'d. some blue; also some with dart leaves
and stems. Pkt,, :i.O seeds, Mc; 5 pkts , (1760 seeds,) S2; perl-16oz.,l3.50

Bamboo Cane Stakes,

Per 100, 75c; 2,50. $1 25;
1000, $4.00; f. o. b. Chicago.

Rose Grower Bone Meal,

The best for Florists' use. It is ground
line, hence is (jiiick acting 50 lbs.,
$1.00; 100 lbs., $2 00; 200 lbs., $3.50.

CHICAGO.

84-86 RANDOt-PH STREET.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

NEW YORK,
14 BARCLAY STREET.

LAK[VI[W ROS[ OARDCNS, headquarters for

Wholesale Growers,

LONG DISTANCE PHONE

JAMESTOWN. N. Y.

Cut Flowers.

Per 100

SMILAX.

P^ioe plants. 2-in. pots 1000. $8.00; 1.00

ACPARACIIQ ' Sprentierii. 2-inch pot 3.00

AOrMHMUUO ^ Pluniosus Nanus 4.00

Primroses, July 1, Chiaesc, Forbesi, Obconica,

Grandiflora and Rosi-a 2.00

Pansy seed, lars;e- flowering $4.00 per o/..

CASH PLEASE

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM

DEI.AWABE, O.

Piease mention the Aniericayi Florist luhr" waiting

IN BEST
..VARIETIES

SPECIALTIES

ROSES, from 3-Incb pots.

CARNATIONS, for all deltverr.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

Prtoeilow. Send for list. VIOLETS.

WOOD BROTHERS. PISHKILL. N. Y.

f^ase mention the Amet tea*' Fl-^ytst -w/ten writing.

THE VERV FINEST STOCK OF

IVORY'MUMS

»2.<>0 per 100, »17.50 per 1000.

2500 ready in prime c<jndition for this and next
week's plants. 2000 for later plaating. Your
money back if not Al.

HENRY EICnnOLZ, Florist, Waynesboro. Pa.

CARNATIONS.

strong and well-rooted cuttings ready now of the

following Tarletles; Per 100. Per 1000.

Eldorado S1.26 tlO 00

Scott 1.26 10 00

McCowan 1.25 10.00

Portia 1.25 10.00

Ivory and Silver Spray 1.00 ».00

Also fine Lady H. Campbell, rooted

runners 76

JOS. RENARD, Unionville, Chester Co., Pa.

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...AN.

Indispensable Adjunct

To a successful wholesale business is an up-to-date,
accurate, complete Trade Directory. Such a
book, 387 pages, containing the name and
address of every florist, nurseryman and seedsman
in America, new list of private gardeners and horti-
cultural supply concerns and much other informa-
tion will be mailed from this office on receipt of $2.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL.

m

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ili^t cao't Be Had KlHewbeie

Such as New K Uanchne Flammea. New Iccirvllleaa.
New Campai ula MlrablllB. New Buddlelaa. New Deut-
zlas, Mr Peter Barr b Mew White upln The Grand
New Salvia Jlory of Stuttgart, The Edelwelea In
bloom. New RuelllaB. New aibl-icuB. New Besfonlaa
New rannae, 200 New D .hllae, New Treasure Vine,
New Shamrock h'ea Send forCataioKue f Nuveltles
Always In q'lanilty— Asparagus Sprengert. B^Bton
Fern. Baby Primrose, Edelwdlaa, Fern BaUs. at low-
est prices
A. BLANC & CO., FMladalpMa, Fa.

P/ease turn/ ton the A mci ica n F'ortit -when -ivriting.

BOSTON FERN sPEcrALTv.

L n. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass.

Please mention the American Florist zt'hen writing.

The moat widely oiroulated German gardening
journal, treating of all departments of horticulture
and floriculture. Numerous eminent correspond-
ents in all parts of the world. An advertiiing
medium of the highest class.

Moller'9 Deutsche Gartner Zeitung i> published
weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription |3,00
per annum, including postage. Sample copiei free.

riidwidTvToIIer-Trfurh

Please nienttou the Amencan Fh't ni when ivt iling:

1466

The American Florist.

June 30,

The Nursery TRst>B.

AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN.

Theo J. SsriTH, Pres. ; N. W. Hale, Vlce-Pre«.
QiouoE C. SXAOKR. Bocbesier. N. 7., 8ec ;.

h. CONFERENCE On arboriculture and
pomology sits at the Paris Exposition
on September 13 and 14.

Louis Leeoy, the well known nursery-
man of Angers, France, has been
appointed chevalier ot the Legion of
Honor by the President of France.

The Oregon Nursery Company has
been incorporated at Salem, Ore., with
capital stock of $20,000. Malcom Mc-
Donald, Archie McGill and A. W. Mc-
Donald are the incorporators.

Jacob Moobk, of Rochester, the origin-
ator of Brighton grape, Barseckle pear
and other well known varieties of fruits,
who has long been seeking a measure of
protection for the owner of new sorts,
having appealed without result to the
authorities of New York state, announces
that he will never resume his work of
cross-fertilization.

Theodore J. Smith.

Theodore J. Smith, the ne»\'Iy elected
president of the American Association of
Nurserymen, was born in Geneva, N. Y.,
June 28, 1S62. He received his early
education in the public schools of that
city and later entered Hobart College,
from which he was graduated in ISSt.
He studied law for a short time but
lound that profession uncongenial and
accordingly joined his father and uncle,
Thomas Smith and William Smith, who
were pioneer nurserymen, having estab-
lished the oid Geneva Nursery in 1846,
under the firm name of W. & T. Smith. In
1892 the concern was incorporated and
Mr. Smith has since that time been its
secretary and treasurer. Aside from
close attention to the nursery business
he has also given much time to other
commercial institutions, chiefly local in
character, and is now president of the
•Geneva Optical Company and was, until
<^uiterecently, president of the Baltmiore
Ketort Company, of Baltimore, Md.
While never going into politics Mr. Smith
has served his native city for several
years, first as a member of the Water
Board and afterwards on the Board of
Public Works. The W. & T. Smith Com-
pany, of which Mr. Smith is the active
■manager, is one of the largest establish-
ments of the kind in the country and has
an extensive patronage and an enviable
reputation. The next meeting of the
nurserymen's association will be held at
Niagara Falls at the time of the Pan-
American Exposition in Buffalo, only a
few miles distant, and for this reason it
is expected that the session will be
largely attended and most interesting,
an end to which Mr. Smith is prepared
to devote no little energy.

St. Louis.

THADE FAIR BUT STOCKS LI.MITED. — SWEET
FEAS IN UNWIELDY OVER-SUPPLY.— PER-
SONAL DOINGS AND VARIOUS NOTES OF
I.<JTEREST.

Trade is fairly good, with the market
_glutted with sweet peas, just enough
carnations to meet the demand and
roses of good grade hard to get. Perles,
Meteors of very good quality and Brides-
maids are about all that can be secured.
Lily of the valley only conjesin on special
■orders and thev are few and far between.

This is practically all the stock there is
that is worth mentioning, and prices
remain unchanged. Sweet peas are being
overdone. To sell all that comes in is
an impossibility at present and those
who contemplate growing them next
year had better go slow. They are
undoubtedly a good thing and large
quantities are sold, but the supply since
June 1 has far exceeded the demand.

The firm of Felter & Bruecker, 4335
Lexington avenue, has dissolved partner-
ship. Wm. Bruecker is establishing him-
self on Marcus avenue, several blocks

one of his greenhouses and is replacing it
with a more modern structure, in which
he will grow carnations.

R.J. Mohr, a student at the Missouri
Botanical Garden and former Omaha
florist, is in Philadelphia this week. His
thesis work is sweet peas and before
returning home he expects to visit
Burpee's farms and Dreer's to view their
trials of sweet peas.

The price of admission to the chrysan-
themum show this season will be 25
cents. The exhibition committee of the
club meets again this week to pass on the
preliminary list before placing it in the
hands of the printer.

H. G. Eerning has just returned from
a trip to Kansas City and Pleasant Hill,
Mo , where he has been visiting Geo. M.
Kellogg's places and others. M.

THEODORE J SMITH.

Pri^sident Aintrican AssniMjition or N iirstTyllK-Ti.

north of Natural Bridge road, where
he has bought about a half acre of
ground and nearlv completed the erection
of a greenhouse 25x125. He will grow
carnations and pot plants.

A call upon Theodore Faller on Natural
Bridee road this week finds him, as
usual, busy with his field stock, which is
in good condition. He has torn down

Penn Yan, N. \\— Grove P. Rawson
was the leading trade exhibitor at the
rose show opened here June 21.

Burlington, Wis. — The Burlington
Floral Co. has just installed a large
steam boiler, the Furman No. 8, Riemer
& Rodmer, of Milwaukee, doing the
work.

Providence, R. 1 — The annual rose
and strawberry show of the Rhode
Island Horticultural Society has been in
progress this week and in many of its
features excelled its predecessors.

Belleville, III —Dr. A. S. Halstead
has issued notices that, Wm. Trillow
having retired from the management of
the St. Clair Floral Company, he is
again in full control of the establishment.

Washington, D. C. — Daniel Dewar,
who was connected with the Botanic
Garden here in eai-ly life, died recently at
his home in Scotland. In his later
years he was forester to Lord Lovat, at
Beaufort Castle, Inverness.

West Brookiield, Mass. — The Her-
bert Brown greenhouse establishment
was fired by incendiaries June 12 for the
second time in six months. The fire
department did good work and confiiied
the flames to the office and boiler rooms,
but the loss was considerable

THE STOKRS A: II,\KKISO> CO., Box 935 . P.4IM2SVII.I.E, OOIO.

I>(>aclln(r Inif riOfln Nurh»Tjnifn, nffcr one of thf Moht Tomplele Assorlments of

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, BULBS, ETC.

4 fi Tears. >4r-l: €ireenhou*es. 1000 Acre*, CorrettponJenee SolIoKed. Catulosf Free.

f^All X>c>li-v-«ry-

riELD GROWN ROSES. CLEMATIS,

Ornamental Shrubs, Twining Shrubs, Etc.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., ^%^^TK-

(Hir Mr. J Austin Shaw \% now In the west, and

letters will dad blm sent In care of the Great North-
ern Hotel. Chlcrt^eo, until further notice.

Large Elms.

rt C flup sp*'cinien Elm trees 6 to 9-inch
^O caliper. 35 to 40 feet hitrh. with well
developed heads. Hiive been several times
transplanted and will lift with excellent
roots and balls of narth. Send for price list.

SAMUElC,MOOII,"°"MS'i..,.i..

-^enatoTHEMOON

Company

For J Trees, Shrubs, Vines,
Your I and Small Fruits.

Descriptive niostrated Catalogue Free.
THE WM. H. MOON CO..
Morrisvilte, Pa.

ASSORTED
FERNS

In Flats,
Ready for Potting, $2.00 Per Flat.

J-

Ampelopsis Veitchii,

Pot Grown, $6.00 Per 100.
J-

BOBBINK & ATKINS

RlTHERfORD, N. J. |

Chrysanthemums

Ivory, Boijntiffon. Mrs. RublnBon. M* rr» M«»narch.

Bloodirood, fruni 2-ln. pots »1 1h per lOti ll.i per lUiU

CASH. U. L»AftiM & SON. W f»(llol(l. N. k.

tgoo.

1 Hh American J^'lorist.

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CIT riOWER

PRICE LIST.

Pit do/.

Benutii'S, ioiin $:i.00 to J4.00

medium .... -'.00 to 3.00

Hhnrt. 75 lo 1.00

I'er lOO.

Perlc 3.00 to 4.00

Hridc, liridi'smiiid . 3.00 to 6.00

Meteor 3 00 to 6.00

Kosi'9. our sel.. ass't.. 3.00
CurDiitions, extrii se-
lect fam-y 2.00

Fiinoy stock 1.25to 1.75

Medium Grade l.OOto 1.50

Callas and Harrisii. . . 10.00

Diusies nOto 1. 00

Sweet Pe:i9 30 to ,60

Peonies 4.00tn 5.00

Corn Flower 40

Smilax 15. 00 to 18.00

Common Fern. 2iic per 100. 82 pr. M.
Lots or .iOOO Wrns $1.25pr. M.

KENNICOTT
BROS. CO.,

42 and 44 East Randolph St.,

CHICAGO.

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Choice Pot Plants, Ic Each

W e n ish to ijive our i-ustoiiiers the ben-
■ ritof very law pries for a short time.

Geraniums, thv choicest, most d<'sirable varie-
ties 10 be had, Iruf to namt'- Bruanti (best semi-
double scarl'-t). S. A. Nutt. Athlete, White Swan.
La Favorite, Mrs. J. M. Garr (best single white),
Heaute Poitevint-, Ameri<'an Wonder, Mrs. E. (3.
Hill, Mme. Bruant and others, f* OO pt-r 100, strong
-V^-in-; Rose (leraniums and Mm*.'. Salleroi, Ic
■•■ach. stronj: 2-in.

Petunias, double frinfft'd, in full bloom, Hen-
derson's and Dfer's latest superb sets, strong 2- in.
Iceach; really worth $!.iK) per doz.

Fuchsias, choices! sorts, strong 2-in., $1.50 iht
100: fine 4-in., full bloom, at 6c: 'IVt andS-in.at 2c.

Coleus. <'legant named varieties, all beauties.
Ic each, strong 2 and 2Vi-in.

Ageratum, Princess Paul in*:; (latest bluei,
strong 2-iD., Ic.

Salvias and Giant Alyssum. 1<'.

Asters, Giant Comet (true) in pure ■whitn
.and lavender, pinl< and white, strong 2-in., Ic.
Plant in bench, they'll pay.

Roses, fancy extra seleet Brides, Perles and
Maids, 3-in., 4c; the same in 2' .-ia. pots, includ-
ing Meteor, 3c; Kaiserin. Wootton, dolden Gate.
lifJle 8iehr''cht. strong 2'2-in., 4<'.
Cash With Okdkk.

SOUrn SIDE floral CO., Spnngfleld, III.

Please mention the Anierican Flutist when writing.

BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE

rltiiit- Irnm 2-iiii"h pol^,

%1 50 per dozen; $17.50 per hundred.

Money Order Ollic. EDWIN LONSDALE,

Cheitnut Hill, Wyndmoor,

Sta. H. Philadelphia. Montgomery Co.. Pa.

Circulation

which

Circulates

The actual paid circulation of the
American Florist is, we believe, the
largest in its class. The contents
axe of real present value and are
preserved for reference. Advertisers
who use regularly our columns estab-
lish permanent business with the best
trade in the United States.

SJE>E>r>S.

CHINESE PRIMROSE.

Finest large flowerins frinjietl, sinijle and double, flfteeu varieties, iiii-ved. .SOO scejs. 11.00; Vi pkt.. 50c.
cliineae Primrose plants ready in Auiiiist; of the very linest varieties; singles, |2.uO per 100;
doubles, »;1.50 per 100.

PRIMULA OBCONICA GRAND. HYBRIDA.
The very finest of the improved Hybrid Obconicas, large flowering and choice colors, truly urand.

1010 seeds, 50o.

CINERARIA GRAND. NANA.

The finest large-flowering dwarf varieties, very showy, in ehoicest mi.vture; 1090 seeds, 50c.

PANSv, FINEST GIANTS.

The finest large-flowering varieties to be had, best colors and srrong growing, mixed; 3500 seeds. $1.00.

A packet of the grand new Forget-me-not "Triumph" added to every ord<T.

THE HOMK OF
PKIMK08ES.

JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.

r'or I'A.r.rJVI® -Write to

WALTER RETZER & CO.,

WHOLESALE GROWERS.

2046-50 Clnreucluii Ave.,

(North UaUted St.

CHICAGO, ILL.

\Vrite, telegrapti or telephone.

<iA

GAI AX I FiVFS ?'1!"*"' i''<"''='-.»i.50periaiq

LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS «™-il?Z:if L^i too.

Brilliant Qreen. tl 50 per 1000.

FANCY FERN. DAGGER FERN. ETC. AtMar.etpnoe.

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 W. 28lh St., New York City

Telephone, 2tni6 Madison Hguare,

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^ia33S^S^iaS^a^i9-^S3r93i§:-§-§i§SS-§i§-§-§^?§f§i§:^f9i§a§33i§.^3^:-9i9S3ai8*:?

AGALYPHA SANDERI

21.- inch pots, 18.00 per 100.

Crimson Rambler. ^.i^^^rzi^X

for winter forcing.

The CONARD & JONES COMPANY,
POTTED VIOLET CUTTINGS.

Clear of all diseases, of the ditferent varieties.

FARQtJ H AE per 1000, $20.00

CAMPBELL " 15.00

PRINCESS OF WALES " 12.50

LAUY HUME, Held grown plants, " 15.00

Moi ey must accompany all orders.

No California for sale now.

GREEN SPRINGS FLORAL CO..

Louisa County, WaldrOD P. O., Va.

VEGETABLE PLANTS.

Per 1000

CABBAGE, Flat Dutch and others 11.00

CAULIFLOWER. H. Early Snowball 1.50

PEPPERS. Bullnose Bubv King 1.50

BRUSSELS Sprouts 1 .00

All Fine, large Plants, Ready to Plant Out.

J. C. SCHMIDT, - Bristol, Pa.

Fleaif miitfiion titr Amr} ican Florist 7chen 'waiting

^TTtW X'T'CI From pots, Al stock, free

V ±\/XiXi X O irnm disease; LadvCamp-

bill, M. Louis.- Mnd Farquhar, J2..'S0 per 100, $20

per 1000.
GERAMDMS, plenty of S. A. Nutt and Bruanti

at $6.00 per 100; also a few mixed at same rate;

3-in. at $3..50 per 100. Mme. Saleroi, 3-in., J3.50.
ALTERNANTHEEA, from flats, $2 per 100.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids. Mich.

JOSEPH HEACOCK,

WYNCOTE. PA.

GROWtR

...or...

ARECA LITESCENS,

KENTIA BELMOREANA,
PHOENIX RIPICOIA.

DRACAENA INDIVISA and VINGA VARIEGATA

Per 100
4-in. pot Dracienas (fine stocky plants) — $10.00

2H " Vinoa Variegata Vines 2.50

Plants '■ " " from flats.. 1.50

2H-innh Coleus, Crimson VersohafTeltii, Golden

Queen and mixed colors, $2.00 per 100,

Cash With Order or C. O. U.

WM. A. CLARK & SON, 59 Stale St., Watertown, N. Y

14.66

The American Florist.

June J a,

Our PasTiMEs

Announcements or ooming contests or other
events of interest to our bowling, shooting and
oyoling readers are solicited ana will be given
place in this column.

Address all correspondence for this department
to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Brom field St., Boston, Mass.;
Rcbt. Kitt, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.;
or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St.,
Ohioago. 111.

At FUtbush.

The following is the score recorded on
Flatbush alleys Jane 21:

Phiyer 1st 2d

V. Rilev 171 176

E. DaiJledouze I.i7 156

P. Daillcdouze 177 115

C. Wocker 131 134

A. Zeller 116 lu2

H. Dailledouze 129 115

L. Schmutz 103 127

r. Zeller 96 104

.3d

Av

181

176

1H2

I5H

1.57

1.511

120

128

147

122

112

Hit

107

112

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li3

At New Yirk.

On Monday, June 25, the members of
the New York Florists' Bowling Club
rolled three games each, with the tollow-
ing result:

Player 1st 2d 3d 4lli 5th Av

Thielman 140 181 149 153

Loerscher 131 154 144 143

Lang 158 123 139 140

Burns 1.52 117 149 139

Schenck 138 125 1.53 139

Traendlv 1.39 116 151 135

Donlan 131 ICO 172 134

Manda 152 139 102 131

Lentz 101 112 180 131

F. H. T.

At Chicago.

Friday evening, June 22, two of the
series of ten match games between Win-
terson, Hauswirth and Degnan were
played, the latter leading by seventeen
pins. A series of fifteen games will be
played to determine as to the team for
the New York convention contest,
although it is hardly probable that all of
the six players who average highest can
arrange to participate in the trip. The
following games were rolled during the
evening:

Player 1st 2d :!d 4th Ay

George Stollery 157 2iil I tn 1.59 165

John Deenan 1(2 149 1.54 167 158

Chas. lialluff 162 170 169 13.5 1.57

Fred. StolliTy 141 163 13! 156 148

I". J. Hauswirth 127 149 144 160 145

Geo. Asmus 152 183 120 111 142

W. Kreitling 127 123 116 192 140

K. P. Wintersnn 114 154 i:i4

.1. .s. Wilson 128 95 112

At Philadelphia.

The bowlers are getting ready to roll
in the international championship games
in New York in July. Associate members
are eligible for this and the club will
enter a pretty strong team, but it is
hardly likely they will get a place, as
over 250 teams of five men each have
entered and it will take some great score
making to even get a mention in such a
race. The team of five men will be
selected from the following bowlers who
have been playing for a place for the
past three months. Three or four matches
will be played on outside alleys and the
five who average highest will compose
the team:

Player Games Av

Hamilton 74 173

.lohnson 100 172

Mooney 12 168

Moss 100 163

Moore 44 161

Connor 100 159

Harris 100 159

Kuestuer 17 158

Allen 66 156

Peterson 12 156

Brown 73 164

Walker : 100 152

K.

At Detroit.

The Detroiters made some famous
scores in their practice games, Monday
evening, June 25, but J. F. Sullivan, who
made the high score, 220, was not in it
on the average, Frank Holznagle making
the very pretty record of 182 for three
games. Here are the figures:

Player. 1st 2.1 3d 4tli Av

Holzuagle 194 212 1:19 182

Pantke 169 172 175 177 173

lir^itmever 14-1 167 185 167

Taylor 147 153 191 Ui4

Ferguson 144 ie4 143 175 162

Watson 149 167 1.50 1,55

Sullivan 149 230 122 112 151

Dunn 144 128 157 134 141

Uavis IPl 110 105 !i5 125

Pickwortli 133 120 94 132 120

Beard 82 86 91 97 89

With Philadelphia Gunners.

The gunners had a shoot for the West-
cott trophy last Tuesday afternoon.
W. K. Harris, the veteran shot, appears
to be getting as ambitious and expert at
the traps as he is on the bowling alleys.
He came out on top in this contest and
is now in a fair way to win the prize.
They shot at fifteen targets known
angles, fifteen unknown and ten pairs of
doubles. The club championship was
also shot ofl. The score follows:

Nam>- KiKuvii Inkii D1>1 Hdcp Total

Harris 13 8 15 14 ,50

McKarnhcr 10 9 12 18 49

lliillowell 14 12 15 7 48

Ball 14 7 12 14 47

Bell 11 9 12 14 46

Eisenlohr 12 9 9 15 45

Anderson 13 10 12 10 45

Cartledt'H 12 12 13 8 45

Smith 10 6 13 14 43

Webster 7 7 9 19 12

Westcott 7 4 11 H 41

liorp 9 6 II 14 40

Coleman 12 7 12 9 40

Parsons 10 5 12 II 38

Burton 9 9 10 10 38

Whittaker 11 5 5 21

Luwrence 8 II 19

Clark 6 5 7 18

Park 6 7 i:i

.S. Castner 3 4 7

I'. (Jaslner 3 2 5

Club championsbipcontest — Hallo well,
41; Cartledge, 37; Harris, 36; Anderson,
35; Ball, 33; Coleman, 31; McKaraher,
31; Eisenlohr, 30; Bell, 30, Smith, 29;
Burton, 28; Parsons, 27; Dorp, 20; Web-
ster, 23; Westcott, 22.

Boston.

EOSKS AND STRAWBERRIES AT HORTICULT-
DRAL HALL. — DISPLAY EXCELLENT IN
EVERY PART. — SHOWING OF ROSES.—
OTHER GOOD EXHIBITS. — CUT FLOWER
TRADE LIGHT.— OUTSIDE BLOOMS INTER-
FERE.—PERSONAL NOTES AND VISITORS.

The rose and strawberry show at Hor-
ticultural Hall last week was exceedingly
fine in every department. The display of
hybrid perpetuals was very large, occu-
pying nearly the entire upper hall. As in
the past, M. H. Walsh, of the J. S. Fay
estate, was the largest exhibitor and
staged some 2,000 blooms of rare beauty.
Other large displays of roses were made
by Miss E. J. Clark, Mrs. T. L. Gardner,
W.J. Clemsen, Mrs. O. S. Paige, Mrs. R.
M. Clark, Mrs. E. M. Gill, Dr. C. G Weld,
Francis Blake and others. W. A. Manda
received a certificate of merit for his new
hybrid Pink Pearl, and Jackson Dawson
a silver medal for Lady Dunham. The
hall was much improved by the groups of
foliage plants which this year's schedule
provided for. These were arranged by
J. S Bailey, Wm Donald, gardener; Mrs.
J. L. Gardner, Wm. Thatcher, gardener,
and E. S. Converse, D. F. Roy gardener,
to whom the premiums went in the order
named. The lower hall was resplendent
in sweet williams, kalmias, pseonies and

promiscuous displays of hardy perennials
contributed by Rea Bros., Blue Hill Nur-
sery, Carl Blomberg, W. J. Clemsen and
W. E. Coburn. J. E Rothwell's orchids
were very fine. One L:Llia purpurata
bore thirty- six flowers and a Cattleya
Mendelli twenty-six flowers. T. C. Thur-
low's kalmias and E.S. Converse's tuber-
ous begonias were also prime attrac-
tions. The show of strawberries was
pronounced to be the best in years and
this was also true of the vegetable classes.

The cut flower trade is dull, even for
this season. It would seem that the
flower buying season has closed earlier
this year than usual Little demand is
experienced in any direction. Outdoor
roses, laurels, etc., are at their best this
week and fill in a place in the wedding
and graduation demand that would,
with a more forward season, have made
a more livelycallon thegreenhousestock.
Lily of the valley seems to sell better
than anything else for the time being,
there being no outdoor flower that can
take its place in bridal work.

A large company of friends gathered at
the home of Mrs. E. M. Gill, at Medford,
on Thursday, June 28, to assist in the
celebration of Mrs. Gill's seventieth
birthdav anniversary. The house was
beautifully decorated with roses and the
guests brought many handsome gifts to
attest their best wishes.

On July 4 the Floral Emblem Society
of Massachusetts proposes to distribute
a quantity of flowers to the school chil-
dren of Boston at Horticultural Hall.

Long & Marshall have dissolved part-
nership by mutual consent. The busi-
ness will hereafter be conducted by S. E.
Marshall & Co.

W. R. Shelmire, formerly of Avondale,.
Pa., is now with H. N. Eaton, the carna-
tion grower, at South Sudbury, Mass.

Sarah J. Stewart, eldest daughter of
Wm. ). Stewart, was married on June 27
to Albert S. Dunnell at Winchester.

W. C. Stickel has purchased a large
tract of land at East Lexington.

Visitors: W. F.Sheridan, Mrs. and Miss
Berger and Geo. H. Moulton, of New
York; Geo. C. Watson, Philadelphia; Geo.
B. Wiegand, Indianapolis, Ind.; W. A.
Manda, South Orange, N. J.

Newburgh, O. — Paul Kunze has suc-
ceeded to the business of Kunze Bros.

Rantoul, 111. — H. M. Morris has
enjoyed so good a trade lor the past sea-
son that he is preparing to erect another
house for carnations.

Whitman, Mass.— Robert E. Moir has
had a fine increase in business this season
and will add two more greenhouses,
making seven in his range.

Lexington, Ky. — I). Honaker has
experienced such an active demand for
American Beauties during the past sea-
son that he has determined to invest
$2,500 in a Beauty house 32x150, which
will increase his range to 60,000 square
feet.

BucYEUS, O— O. Shubert, who married
Anna Messner and induced her brother
to go into the florist business with him,
subsequently leaving both, has been
arrested and will be brought back to
explain his conduct.

Newark, N. J. — The firm of Begerow&
Gerlach has dissolved partnership and
business will hereafter be conducted by
August Begerow. The dissolution is
brought about by the ill health of Mr.
Gerlach, who will go to Europe for a
two or three vears' visit.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1469

Chrysanthemums.

Now In the time to plant tliem We oITer extra
flue, vltfonnm pluiits from 2 f»rd :,*V'Q P"t«.
Kverybody likes ttieni. They are Bo utronKand
healthy that they Burprlse al' of our Dew CU5-
tomere: our old cuetoiiierH. of course, always
know what 10 ex'p»^ct. but even ihey occaslon-
allv tell us thtit our stock Is KOttlnK butter all
thetlnie. KolluwInK Is a partial list:

EAR.Y. I'.T 100

Ivory »3.C0

M. IIcn<lc^rsoii .... S.OO

<3eo. S. Kiilb 3.00

Merry Mouarcli... 3.00

Willowbrook !.00

M. de Montinort... 3.00
iMrs. J. Whilldih.. 3.00

John K Shaw 5.00

GoldeiiTrophy 3 00

Glory of the I'ncitlc 3.00

MirSEASON Per roo

Miijor llonuiifron...$3.n0

Will. Simpson 3.00

\-. Mor.'l 3,0(1

G. \V. c'hilds 4.00

II. \V. Lonl!^■^llow 3.110
Mrs. .Murdook .... 3.00
Mrs T, L. l';irk.,. li.OO

Ulack Hawk 4 110

Mrs. C. II. Pierce. 3.00
Mrs. II. Kobinsou, 3 00

Nivciis 3.00

LATE. Per 100

Nagovii 11.00

.\cno' fi.OO

Aihila 3.00

Harry Balslev .... 3 00
Mrs. Baer 8 00

LATE. Pit 100

Mrs. J. .Tones $4 00

Liberty 4.00

Merry Xmas 4 00

Autumn Glory 3.00

E. Dailledouve..., 4.00

Golden Wcddiiis.. 4.00

In add Itlon t- ' the above we have a large list of new and

other leading (.tandard sorts, send tor complete list.

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Hd.

BUY NOW

PROPAGATING STOCK for Next Year.

In. pots Doz. 100
New Hibiscus, Peachblow, double

pink flowers VA 1100 88.00

New Aneratum, Stella Guriiey,

dwartblue 2!4 .75 o OO

New Salvia, St. Louis, extra large

flower spikes 2V2 .75 5.00

New Silver- Leaved Geranium,

Wm. Langiuth dbl. red flower, 2'/i 1,50 10.00

AcalvphaSanderi (chenille plant) 3 1.00 6 00

New Rose. Evergreen Gi'm strong.a 1.00 8.00

New Rambler Rose, Helene 2;.; 1.00 8 00

BOSTON FERNS. We have the largi'st
and finest stock in the ^Vesl. .\ll well-grown,
bushy plants in all sizes. Write for prices.

Vaughan's Seed Store,

CHICAGO,

S4>86 Rand' Iph 5t.

NEW YORK,

14 Barclay St.

Chrysanthemums.

FOR ALL
-PURPOSES.

NOVELTIES

And STANDARD

VARIETIES.

5end Us a List of Your Wants for
LOWEST CASH PRICES.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, mich.
4 NEW CROP

fi^r^

F'"f -'- ^^^ Northern Ferns

NOW RE. \I)Y,. Wets, per 1000. LAUREL KES-
TOONING, 4o to 6c P'-r yard. Kest goods always.

CROWL FERN CO., Millington, Mass.

Please runitmn the A mfrican Flortsl 7fhen -urilhii^

Edward B. Jackson,

WHOICSALE FLORIST.

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only.

In any quantity, for the least money.

STAMFORD. - CONN.

:)

iJ

H

ALL
FLOWERS

IN
SEASON

Roses

Carnations

ti

When you want them.

As you like them.

E. C. AMLING,

Wholesale Cut Flowers,

I 32-34-36 Randolph St.

CHICAGO. %

',■'>

:^%7-

After July 2 this store closes at 5 p. m. . p

NEW DAHLIAS^^

Largest and most complete collection of
new and superior varieties true to name.
Write for special prices on list of wants.
Also High Grade Mixed Dahlias and Dahlias
under Separate Colors.

W. P. PEACOCK, Atco, N. J.

PANSIES

WORTH
RAISING

SMALL PLANTS ALL SOLO. None
left but llowtTin^ plants from
field '.It $2 00 PER 100 and up.

C. SOLTAU & CO..

109 Grant Ave.. JEKSEY CITY. N. J.

ROSES and CANNAS.

Ara. Beauties, 3-iiich, $6.00 per 100. I'res. Carnot,

3-inoh, *6.00 per 100. Souv. de Wootton, 4-mch,

$7.00 per 100.
Taul Bruant, deep red: Chas. He'>derson: A.

Ferrier, bronze; F. Vaughan; started plants,

$6.00 per 100.

ROBERT F. TESSON. West Forest Park, St. Louis.

SMILAX,

$1.50 per 100, $15 per 1000.

Asparagus Plumosus,

From 3-in. Pot3,

Ready July 15th,

$6 per 100, $50 per 1000.

You will make no mistake in sending me your
order; this stock is of the same high quality as
that furnished hist season. Samples furnished to
new customers if desired.

ALBERT M. HCRR, Lancaster, Pa.

GARDENING

This is the paper to recommend to your
customers, the leading horticultural

journal in America for amateurs

•2kOO Per Year. Sample Copies Free.

Liberal terms to florists who take sabsoriptlons.

THE GARDENING CO. Mononjidg, CHICAGO.

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ELECTROS

For Catalogue Purposes. \

\ E have a largfe assortment of strictly
hig:h<lass halftones of which we
can supply electros suitable for cata-
logue illustration. If you need
anything: in this way, 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.

324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL.

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14-; 0

The American Florist.

June jo^

New Orleans.

FLORISTS RECUPERATING AFTER A BUSY
SEASON.— PLAN A VACATION TRIP INTO
THE GULF.

Alter the hard work which we have
had during the busy season, the florists
needed recreation and the last meeting of
our society looked like a real glee club
meeting. Very little was heard of any
horticultural subject. We had to decide
where to go to spend our vacation of a
few days A trip to the Paris fair being
too much for our purse, we voted for
going to Grand Isle on the gulf and we
expect to take our summer outing some-
time during the next month.

Going among a few florists some days
since, I found J. H. Menard about to
move his store to a better and more cen-
tral location, on Baronne street, near
Canal, in front of the two recently built
theatres, the Crescent and the Tulane.
No doubt such a move will increase his
already well established business.

E. Valdejo, like several others, is repair-
ing and making many improvements,
but will build no new houses.

M. Cook is building a new greenhouse
25x100 in the rear of his oiBce.

M. M. L.

Farmer City, III.— John McDonald
has found trade so good the past seison
that he is increasing his facilities for next
year.

New Haven. Conn.— At the meeting of
the managers of the Horticultural Soci-
ety on Monday evening, June 12, it was
decided to distribute 5,000 chrysanthe-
mum plants to the school children of
New Haven, who will be asked to bring
them to the exhibition which is to take
place on November 1-t, 1.5 and 16.

Rose Plants.

Per 100 I'lT 1000
METEOR, 3!4-'D''b pots 85.00 $10.00

Potted anil repotted four times. These plants
are vigorous and unusually tine. Pacl^ed to sivfely
ship anv dlstan^^^'.

BRANT & NOF, Forest Glen, Chicago, III.

30001^,,;^ BRIDES-3000!<-1n^ MAIDS
500 l^in^ METEORS

All at $3 CO per 100. $25.03 per 1000.

Stock ill good heallliy (■onditioii. Order now.

FREY & FREY. Lincoln, neb.

ZO,OOf:> EV.C3SE16I

Am. lieauties in 3-in. »7.00per 100; SM.OO per 1000;
31/,-in. $8,50 per 100; 875.00 per ICOO. Kaiserin and
Golden Gale. 3-in. m.bO per 100; 83000 per 1000;
3!4-in. 16.00 per UKI; 815.00 per lOCO. Perles. 3- in.
83.50 per 100; $30.00 per ICOO; 3Vi-in. 84.50 per 100;
810.00 per 1000. Iflides. Bridesmaids. Meteors.
Mme, Garrett and a few Mermets, :i in. 83.50 per
100; 830.(X) per 100(1; SH-in. $4.50 per 100; $10.00 per
1000. These are fini'. Semi fi>r sample. t;ash
with order. Mrs. J. W. Crouch. Chattanooga. Tenn.

CARNATIONS!

F. Dorner & Sons Co.,

LA FAYETTE, IND.

WM. MURPHY

Wholesale Carnation Grower

station r, CINUNNAII, OHIO.

FORCING ROSES

THiS IS NOT SURPLUS STOCK, IT HAS BEEN GROWN ESPECIALLY FOR WINTER BLOOMING. AND
WILL GIVE SATISFACTION TO THE MOST CRITICAL BUYERS.

AMERICAN liEAUTV 3-in. .

IIRIDE 3-in. .

BWIUR 4-in. .

UK DF.SMAID 2i4-in.

HKIDRSMAIU 4-in. .

J'KKI.ES 3-iD. .

METEOR avi-in.

Per 100
....$7.10
. ... 4.00
. ... B.OO
.... 3.00

.. .. 6. on

.... 4. do
.... 3.00

Per loO'

MME. C. TESTOl'T 2'..-in fS.OO-

GOLDEN GAIE asi-in 3.00

GOLDEN GATE 3-in 4.00

MAID OF HONOR 2i»-in 3 OO-

MAID OP HONOR 3-in 4 00

bODV. DK VVOOTTOX 3-in 4.03

Also a line >.toel; of Maidenhair Feros. Adiantum Cuneatum, 3 in., 75r perdoz..85 per 100.
Terms: CASH WITH ORDKK. Address

Forest City Greenhouses. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD. ILL.

I A^T r.AI I ^ ^000 METEOR ROSES

LriU I UflLL I FROM 2</2-IN. POTS.

This stock is AI in t-very respect ;iud us good as any we have sent out,
which has iiiven K*?in*ral saiisfaction.

J. A. BUDLONQ, 37=39 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES.

READY FOR
IMMEDIATE
PLANTING.

Fully equal to those Bent out the last eitiht years, llrstcla.s and perfectly heallb^ In every respect.
Only ieltcted Krowtn from tlowerlng shoots used In propaKatlDg.

WOOTTON,

METEOR.
MERMET,

LA FRANCE, AMERICAN BEAUTY.

o Inch pots, JN ru per 100 (Inch pots. $'2 00 per lOD.
KAISERIN, SUNSET, BRIDESMAID,

PERLES. BELLE SIEBRECHT. MME. HOSTE

:i-lnch pots, $7. CO per 100. 4-lnch pots. tlO 00 per 100.

GOLDEN CATE,

BON SILENE,
BRIDE.

I»A..

A/VIPDir'AlM RPAI TXV Bridesmaid. Perle. Bride. Sunset. Meteor,
rVlTlIIilvI w/Al>( l_>Cir\4J 1 I Morgan, Testout, Mermet, I.a France, Hl-

^^^^■— ^^p^^^^^.^^^-"— — .i— i^^— ^ plietos, Kaiserin. 3, 3Vj :in(l 4-ineh.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, all sizes. SMILAX. FIELD-
GROWN CARNATIONS. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS.

A. S, MaoBEAN, Lakewood, N, J.

To Close Out

HETEORS in 4-, 3 and 1" •_, in.

riAIDS in 3, 2' - and 2-in.

BRIDES in .i and 2 in.

PERLES in 3. 2' - and 2-in.
KAISERINS in 21-. and 2-in.
LA FRANCE in 2' ■■ and 2-in.
BELLE SIEBRECHT in 21 and 2 in.
QOLDEN GATE in ■2V2 and 2 in.
WOOTTONS in 3, 2i ■■ and 2-in.
SMILAX in 2-in.

\\ *■ believe in shiftinji yuuiig roses often. All
stock oflfered in 2>^-inch pots has been shifted
from 2-iu. and is equal to most stock advertised as
3-in., Jind when we send it out is well established.

23 Houees,
60,000 Feet of Class. Write

GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III.

Send 81.00 for >>iimple8 of what you want: that
wav you see what you <^et. Satisfaction guaran-
teed.

Maids, Brides and Perles

10,000 string, healthy plants, in perfect

condition to plant. No finer

stock on the market.

;S-lnot>. s*toolt. I'er ICO I'er 1000

BRIUi;S $4 00 $35.00

M.\1I)S 4 00 35.00

I'ERLES. I'xtra line B.OO .50.00

HRIUES 3.00 -.S.OO

MAIDS 3 00 as. CO

PERLES 4.50 40.00

METEORS 2 iiO

.Samples sent 11 stamps for postage >'ceompauy

ret|uest. This stoek is worih more money thiin
we ask for it, and will give you satisfaelion'.

W. H. GULLE1T & SONS, Lincoln, Illinois.

-i4-inch.
Per lOU Per 1000

Brides JS.OO

Maids 3.00

Cloth. Soupert.. 3.00

Meteor 3.00

Niphetos 3.00

Mosella 3 00

Mme. Chatenay .. 3.00

Papa Cornier 3.00

Am. Beauty

835.00

45.00
35.00

3-inch.

'erlOO Per 1000

$5.00 $.15.00

35.00
35. CO

5 00
5.00

K.OO

45. Oi)
45.00

75 OO'

Per 100 Per lODO
Mixed Jardinier Ferns, niostlv

pteris vanities '..$3.00 $25.00

Asparagus Sprengetii, 2; ;-in 4.OO 35.00

" Plumosus. " 6.00 55.00

J. B. HEI55,

DAYTON. O.

PANSIES

THE JENNINGS STRAIN of Show and Fancy Pansies.
New Crop Seed Now Ready.

My lino -strain is of the lii^'hest s^tandard and can-
not be excelh'd by any. Finest mixed, 2500 seeds,
81.00; \:>-nz.,$2.bO: oz.,$5.0u. Yellow, white, blue
and black, in seperate colors. 50c per pkt., post-
paid by mail. Small Pansy Plants, 60c per 100 bv
mail. Cash with order.

Grower of
I'lie floest Pansies.
80UTHP0RT, CONN.

E. B. JENNINGS,

Lock Box 254.

ROSES, Brides and Maids

Nice, strnnj^. bnshy plants in 3-inch pots.

ready for 4-nu'h, t4 per 100, $35 per 1000.

WM. LAISLE, KEOKUK, IOWA.

OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1900 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU -Wt
PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS.-^

I poo.

The American Florist.

1471

Roses for Florists

OUR Rose Plants are all grown for the
trade. We do not grow cut flowers.
Such plants, we claim, are well woith more
money than ordinary surplus stock.

Our Roses are all shifted from 2inch

pots and equal to most stock usually sold

as 3-inch, 2%-\n., 3>^-in.,

per 100 per 100

American Beauty f6.00 $12.00

Brides 3.00 S.OO

Bridesmaids 3.C0 soo

Perles 3.50 yco

Kaiserin 4.00 1000

Meteor 3.00 7.oo

Wootton 5.00

Golden Gate, 2-in 3.oo

Sunset 4.00

10 CO

Bedding Roses, in 2-in. pots, strong stock,
in variety, $2.50 per ICO, >20 per lOCO.

Vaughan's Seed Store,

CHICAGO,

84-86 Randolph St.

NEW YORK,

14 Barclay St.

Per Per

1(0 1(00

2H-in. pots. 13 00 $25.00

3 ■■ •• 4 UO 35.00

;i-iTich pots. 16.00

:

METEOR

BRIDESMAID

BRIDE

LA FRANCE )

AMERICAN BEAUTY,

per 100.

AMERICAN BEAUTIES, lifted from

benches, 12.5)0 per 100, $20.00 per 1000,

LA FRANCE, lifted from benches,

$2.5U per 100, JSO.OOiper lOOO.

The iibove IS all clean, strong stock, ready
for planting, no better to be had.

I GEORGE REINBERG,

1 51 Wabash Ave,,

I

CHICAGO. I

ROSE PLANTS

Good,

Healthy

Stock.

BRIDESMAIDS

3-inch,

_ _ 0-lUI.Uf

KAISERINS \$35 per 1000

BRIDES ( .o^^ji'°on

1 $3 per 100,

PERLES

Casl^ 'Wi.-ttrt-

;25 per 1000.

Ord^r.

Martin A. Magnuson,

3309 N. Western Ave., CniCAGO. ILL.

CABBAGE. CABBAGE.

H. Succession. Early and Late, Flat Dutch,
Drumhead Savov and other varieties, field
grown plants, 15c per lOO, $1.00 per 1000, $8.50
per 10,000.

White Plume, Golden .Self Blanching. Giant
Pascal, New Rose and other varieties; 10 acres
will soon be ready; 15o per li'0, 11.00 per 1000,
18.50 per 10 000. (Large enough now for trans-
planting at -hi- per 1000).

C-VHii With Ohdku.

R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md.

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦4

Young Beauty and
Rose Plants

WE OFFER

The following stock, subject to pre-
vious sale. Plants are first
class in every way.

♦

♦
♦

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X

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♦
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A.\l OJTtJ^rs -will t>ei 01-»lj>iie<a fr<3iii Hixisd^l^. ^

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Per lOO Per UOO

3000 Am. Beauties, 2-in. pots, S6 oo $50.C0

4000 Meteors " " 3.C0 25.00

3000 Bridesmaids... " " 3 00 25.CO

4000 Brides " " 3 00 25.00

-1^

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

7C and 7S Wabash .\ve., CHICAGO, ILL.

♦
♦

r.reenhouses, Hinsdale, 111.

FORCING ROSES

GILT-EDGED
STOCK,

GROWN FROM
SELECT WOOD,^
AND WILL
SATISFY THE
MOST CRITICAL
BUYER.

3-inch Pots. Per 100

PERLE $6.00

BRIDESMAID 6.00

BRIDE 6.00

METEOR 6 00

KAISERIN A. VICTORIA 6.00

GOLDEN SATE 6.00

Per 1000

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$50.00

S

50.00

>

50.00

5

50.00

'

50.00

50.00

>

This stock is now in extra fine growing condition, ready for immediate planting.
TERMS cash with order, or satisfactory reference. Address

S. ALFRED BAUB,

SUCCESSOR TO
HENRY A. NIEMEYER,

Erie, Fa.

^i{ywwywyi

ROSE PLANTS

AMERICAN BEAUTY

METEOR -----

BRIDE ------

BRIDESMAID . - - -

PERLE ------

AMERICAN BEAUTY, lifted from benches

I Al STOCK. BEST IN MARKET.

I 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Per 100

Per 1000

'-•-in. $5.00

$45.00

3.00

25 00

3.00

25.00

3.00

25.00

3.50

30.00

_

- 35.00

LEADING CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

White— ivory. Mldne. BerRmann, Robinson. Wana
maker. Kalb. Woodford, Jones. Independence, Weeba,
I'Tank Hardy; Vollow— Golden Tronby. Henderson,
Johneori. O. P. Bassett. Whllldln, Modesto, Yellow
Queen, Bonnaffon. Lincoln. Sunderbruch; Pink—
Monlmort, Olory de Pacific Morel. Perrln, Wurdock;
Bronze— Clias. Davis: Red— Geo W. rhllds; Lottie
Berrv. out of 2H-ln. pots. »2 per 100. $18 per 1000-

Also White— Lady b'ltzwyKram. Mayflower, Chad-
wlck and Western Kln^; Yellow— Golden WeddlnR,
Yellow Jones. U. W Rieman; pink— Autumn Gi- ry;
Red— Defender. Scbrlmplon; Bronze— Lady Han-
ham: 2^-ln pots, S2 50 per 100. 122.50 per 1010: &iOor
more at 1000 rates.

ISO^£^^« Bridesmaids and Brides, 3-lncb,
H per 100. Ii5 per 1000; ready for benching. Meteors,
2H-lnch. li./U per 100.

Terms cash, or wtU send C. O. D.

POEHLMANN BROS.. Motion Grove. Cook Co.. III.

Please mention the American Florist when writing

ROSE FLANTS

I'er 100 Per 1000

Am. Beauty, 2/j- in. pots .$5.00 $45.00

3 " ■' 6.00 .55.00

Kaiserin. iV, " - 3.00 35.00

3 '■ 4.00 35.00

Bride. Brideimaid, Perle, Meteor. Golden
Gate, 3-in. pots, 14 per 100, $35 per 1000;
2!4-in. pots, $3 per 100, $25 per 1000.

PETER REINBERG,

51 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO.

1472

The American Florist.

JliUC JO,

Buffalo.

HOT WEATHER AND A LULL IN TRADE —
HOSES POOR.— A GOOD MONTH.— VARIOUS
PERSONAL NOTES.

Summer weather is here and roses,
^th few exceptions, are very poor and
mildewed. Carnations are holding out
well and are in good demand. Trade
has been good nearly all the way through
J une, weddings and commencements keep-
ing the ball rolling. This week Scott
had the order for an elaborate military
■wedding.

Store windows are beginning to betray
that tired look which is as sure as the
calendar in indicating the season. The
stores certainly should all close at 6 p.
m. during the next two months.

Rebstock and Kasting can be seen any
evening, speeding their thoroughbreds in
the parks; the best that the rest of us can
do is to scorch on bicycles.

Jerry Brookins, of Orchard Park, is
still cutting some fine Scott carnations.

W.J. Palmer, Jr., and S. A. Anderson
have been away for a week's outing.

Recent visitors: G. B. Wiegand, Indian-
apolis; Geo. Statflinger, Springfield, N. Y.
W. A.

New London, Conn.— E. A. Smith,
recently with S. J. Reuter, at Westerly,
is about to open business here.

Surplus stock

At Rock Bottom Prices.

»'OLEUS, 3i4-in., Gold.-ii Itcdder, VersclKilfellii
ami other good vars., SI. 50 per 100. JIJ per 1000.

COB.F,.\ SCANDENS, 5-in,, JS.noper 100.

ALTERNANTUEKA, -J^-iii., 1'. Major and A.
Nana. $2.00 per 100.

PA.NSY PfiANTS. from eold frame, just i;om-
menoin;; to bloom. $1.60 per lOJ, t^lO.OO per H()0.

LOBELIA. Dwarf, $2.00 per 100.

VERBENAS, .f: 00 per lOO.

Will trade any of the above for young slock
Boston Ferns.

I rinley Rotary Lawn Rake.

S. MUIR,

3S30 MICHIGAN AVE.,
CHICAGO.

FLORISTS' ORCHIDS

The Finest and Largest Stock

in the world.

ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and
BRUGES, BELGIUM.

Send for List of Commercial Varieties.

DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y.

SANDER

Orchids! ^

Arrived in e.\c<-lli'nt condition: Lselia pur-
purata, I. qrandis teneb'Osa and Oncidium
Varlcosum Rogersii. Also Cattleya Percival-
lidna. c. Nlossiae. laeiia anceps and l.
autumnal s.

LAGER & HURRELL, ^'*'*"- "■ ■<■

Orchid Orowers and Importers.

Xer>^ Bs*, Brides. Maids, Meteors and Golden

Gate>, e-\tra line clean j^rowinj; stock, 4-in.,86.C0

p.T 100: 3-in., $100 per 100.
«ERAN UM'J. S, A. Nutt and others; a^/j-in.. $3,50

per 1(10. 3 in.. *4.00 per 110; 4-in.. 1{5.00 per lOO.
ASPARAGUS Plumosus si'edliir.;s. i;i.00 per 100.
'■ 'Sorengerii si-i-dlm^s. $2.50 per 100.

NEP. CORDATA COMPACTA, 3-in . $.=> 00 per lOO;

from bench, fine, $25.00 p'-r lOO.

W. Mentor

Ohio.

CiBH Please.

Carl Hagenburger,

ALtLi Nuriofymou, ae»o»uioQ auU t^'ioniti with*
log to do builneai with Earope ihould lend
for the

"Horticultural Advertiser"

Thil li tke Mritiih Trade Paper, being read weekly
by all Horticultural traders; It is also taken by
over 1000 of the best Continental bouses. Annual
•ubioription to cover cost of postage 75 cents.
Address EDITORS OF THE '^ H. A.<*
Chilwell Nuraeriea, - N*tta, Cnsland.

Something New.

"PAfA' We Can Kake \ Oi r Lawn

THIS IS A CUT
SHOWING THE

FINLEY

LAWN

RAKE

IN OPERATION

The lunwer and reaper
Bucceeaed theeche: the
I hreeher eucceedpd the
riall— but never until now
has a tpachlne been tn-
vpoted to iflke the olace
of the antlguated hnod
rake Thp machine h'^e
arrived. This Is It. TOU
NEED IT.

ATlIOROrGHLY durable and rt-liable machinf, to follow the lawn mower. It takes up all
the t;r«ss, either lows or short: twij;s, leaves and small loose litter of any kind, stones in-
cluded, that a HAND rake wrula not touch. A man can rake three times as fast as with ahand
rake. J^^'A CHILI* can run it.

Just the thine to fight crab trrass. Send for Particulars.

3g It will save its cost in 60 days on any tiood lawn.

I ^^FINLEY LAWN RAKE CO.,

I JOLIET. ILLINOIS.

When writine mention American FloriBt.

Last Call.

Per 100

10.000 Coleus, named, our selection.. 2,'.^ in.. $1.50

5,000 Geraniums, mixed Sf-i " .. 1.50

3.000 Iresines, red and yellow 2H " .. 1.50

1.000 Alternanthera, large-leaved. .2V4 " .. 1 .50

l.OOO Red Vernon 2h " .. 1.50

1,000 Erfordi 2Ji " .. 1.50

2,000 Kegonias, mix ?d 2J< " . 1.50

1,000 Fuehsias, mixed m " .. 1.50

300 Asparagus pluraosus 7 " .. 20.00

The Morris Floral Co.,

XXX STOCK

Special Offer for Immediate Orders.

CYCLAMFN PERSICUM SPLEND^NS GIGANTEUM—

r' I nest strain in the world. Now ready to
ship: a splendid stock of plants in fourtrue
colors, r^d, white, pink and white with red
center, from 2>4-inch pots. $4-00 per 100:
$35.00 per 1000. 250 at the 1000 rate. Send
in your order at once if you want to secure
selected stock.
ALL STOCK GUARANTEED A No. I.

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

Aster Plants.

OSTRICH FEATHER, QUEEN OP THE
MARK ET. SEMPLE'S, VICTORIA, VICK'S
and TRUFPAUTS PERFECTION. Fine
plants, grown from the best seed in the mar-
ket, 35o per 100; 300 for $1.00; $8.50 per 1000.

THE MOWER

THAT will Kill AIL THt WlfDS IN YOUR LAWNS.

' If you keep the weeds cut so they do uot go to
seed, and cut your grass withcut breaking the
small feeders of roots, the grass will become thick
and weeds will disappear. The Clipper will do it.
Send for ci»"cnlnrs and prices.

Smiiax.

P'ine. strong Seedlings from Flats, 50c per
100, $3.00 per 1000.

J. C. SCHMIDT,

BRISTOL, PA.

FORBES'^Grand New CALEDONIA

(A pure white variety of Begonia Gloire de Lor-
raine.) Certiflcatea atR. H. .S. London. Edinburgh,
Manohe-ter Wolverhampton. Cardiff, Notting-
ham, Stociiport, Liverpool, York, Dundee and
Aberdeen For all particulars regarding this sur-
passingly Grand, Stekling Novelty apply to

JOHN FORBES, Nurseryman. HAWICK. Scolland.

CLIPPER LAWN MOWER CO., ^Q^^^r"'

Universal Insecticide

For Flowers, Trees
and Animals.

Recommended and in aie
by the foremost florists and
nurserymen in the land.

For Ssle at the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. GO.

NIAGARA FALLS. N. Y.

I™ Regan Printing House

CATALOGUES

NIRSERY

SEED

riORISTS

87-9( Plymouth Place,

Cabbage Plants

Premium Flat Dutch
and Late Drumhead,
first -class plants at
15c p«'r 10(1. $l.no ptT 1000. 1118.50 per 10 000.

DAVIS & WEISS, Bloomsburg, Pa.

Pifase menlion the American Florist zcheti iviitiug.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1473

THERE'S MONEY

ALL THE YEAR ROUND

In first-class Florists' Supplies
if you buy them from S J- v*
BAYERSDORFER & CO.

BECAUSE

They are personally selected by us after
more than a quarter ot a century's exoeri-
ence in learning what llorists want. There
is no requisite from January 1st to Decem-
ber 3lst that we cannot supply to stock
your store, and always in quality and price
that no other house in America can touch.

Write us now regarding Summer
Coods that will sell.

H. BAYERSDORFER & GO.

50, 52, 54, 56 N. Fourth St.,
PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Boston Florist Letter Go.

MAmTFACTUBKRS OF

FLORISTS' LETTERS

This wooden box nicely stained and vai>
nished, 18x30x12 made in two sections, one
for each size letter, given away witU first
order of 500 letters.

Block Letters, 1 H or 2-lncn size, per 100, $2.00.
Script Letters. $4. Fastenerwltheachletterorword.
Used by leadlDK florists everywhere and for aale b;
all wholesale florists and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager,
84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS.

A. HERRMANN.

Cape flowers, all colors;
Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs,
AND All Florists' Supplies.

Send for Prices.
404-412 East 34th St.. NEW YORK.

John Conley & Son,

Manufacturers of
2 AND 4. DOMINICK STREET,

Importer. Jobber and
Manufacturer of

Sigmund Geller

lll,ta?,R'LTSn3 Florists' Supplies,

Braids for American Manufacture.

Metal Goods, Moss-Wreathes, Cape Flowers,
Immortells, Chenille, Tiufoil, Doves, Baskets,
Sheaves, Vases, Jardinieres, Ferndishes,
Novelties, etc.
108 W. 88th St., near Gth Ave., NEW YORK.

HEADQUARTERS

COCOA FIBRE.
SHEEP MANURE.
BONE all grades,
IMPORTED SOOT.

SPHAGNUM and
GREEN MOSS.
RUSTIC WORK, all kinds,
CLAY'S FERTILIZER.

DUNNE & CO., iS^sl' New York.

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES.

We like to have you tell our advertisers
that yon read oar paper

l^g^'llad you any trouble with thi' MARCH WIND coming through crack or
crevice in the Greenhouse?

Old English

SEMI-LIQUID

TT VSTKI^I^OXV S

Glazing Putty

OR PLASTIC

Will stop the trouble. Put up in i6 pound cans; 50 and 80 pound buckets.

^

tfli

A SUPERB PAINT, with twenty
\ ears' record to back it up. for
I wear ;ind tear and looks on either
In 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 Gallons.

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Hammond's Greenhouse White

wood itr iron Greenhouses, tt stays where you put it. In

HAMMONDS PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS, Fishkill-on-Hudson, New York. J

We have at all times a full and complete stock of

"FLORISTS' SUPPLIES"

IMPORTED PREPARED CYCftS LEAVES, C«PE FLOWERS (white and colored), IMMORTELLES (all

colors), METAL DESIGNS, BASKETS, PEDESTALS, ETC.. ETC. WHEAT

SHEAVcS !i specialty. Send lor special prices.

M, RICE & CO,, '""""uV.t;:..... "8 '»»"' «"««•• ™iuoiip«i«. p«.

I Vail's New "Plant Stake

t bamboo. Cut any length desired; always ready for usl,
- per 1000; 4 ft. at $2.50 per 1000; ^Ka ft, at 83.00 per 1000
the freight is cheaper than on cane stakes.

THE VAIL SEED CO.

Cut out of well-seasoned lumber, ■

straight grained, M inch square; a t

decided improvement over the cane or J

3 ft, at $1 50 per 1000. 3% ft. at $2.00 t

F. O. U. Indianapolis. Remember 4

Indianapolis, Indiana* i

"NICOMITE"

(PATENT)

Vapor Insecticide

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killerof

ALL GREENHOUSE BUGS.

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN.

The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co.,

LOUISVILLE, KY.

GAPE FLOWERS CYCAS LEAVES

90c per pound.

Raw or prepared,
all varieties,

Prepared Palm Leaves «'fe?re°d^

ready for palDtlnR. Fan PalmB. Arecae,
Cbamadoreas, Date Palms, [Jva Grasses.
Milk Weeds. Artificial Flowers and
Smilax. Lowest Prices— Largest Stock.

FLORIDA NAT. PRODUCTS CO.,

Box '4a',i. Indianapolis. Ind.

Smtlax strlnpluK made easy
by the use of

MEYBR

GREEN SILKALINE

Just the shade ol the foliage.
Samples and prices free.

JOHN C. MEYER <£ CO.,

80-84 Kingston St. BOSTON, MASS

For sale by leadlnff Florists.

REED & KELLER,

Manufacturers piofists' DeSlgnS.
DTalerlin"' Florists' SuppIieS.

122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY.

LIQUID PLANT FOOD

for Greenhouse Cultivating.

EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY,
Ch icago Office : 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston.

H. K. Snider, Suite 423, 260 Clark St.

Please mention the Anierican Florist ivhen writing.

TUB?

Gardeners' Chronicle.

A Weekly Illustrated Journal.

BSTABLISHBD 1841.

The "QAHDBNKB8' CHBONICLB" has been FOB
oviB Fcmr Ykabs thi Lbading JotmNAL ot its
class. It has achieved this position because, white
specially devotlnK Itself to supplying the dally require-
ments of Kardeners of all classes, much of the Infor-
mation famished Is of such Keneral and permanent
ralne. that the aAKDBNBBS' CHBOt^ICLB' Is
looked up to as the standard AcrrHORiTT on tha
subjects of which It treats.

Bubscrlptlon to the United States, lt.20 per rear.
Remittances to be made payable to H. G. COVH.

Ofhoi:—
41 Wellington SL, Coven Garden. London. Enaland,

KIFT'S
PATE

NT Adjustable Vase Holders

No. 1 —Brass, nlcbled, 4 feet long, t; clasps to each rod.
Price complete (with sreen or white tumblers) 82.25.
Price complete (with Rreen or white cornucopia vases)
J2 50. No. 2— Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed and nickeled,
with three clasps for 6 to 6-ln. pots, each, |1 .76.

Klfts patent rubber capped Flower Tubes, ^-In.
diameter, per 100, $3.50.

JOSEPH KIFT & SON, Florists,
17S5 Chestnat St. Philadelphia, Penn.

1474

The American Florist.

June 30,

New Haven.

TRADE FAIR BUT COMMENCEMENTS AT AN
END.— AN ESCAPE FROM SERIOUS INJURY.
— NOTES AND VISITORS.

There has been no change in business
conditions since last week. Commence-
ments have used up many flowers, but
Harvard closes next week, which puts an
end to social activity for two months at
least, and people are commencing to go
to the country and seashore and in a
short time business will be at a stand-
still for the summer. Flowers of all
kinds are looking very good, especially
carnations.

While Mr. and Mrs. Geo. B. Whitehead,
of Greens Farms, were out driving on the
morning oi June 16, they were run into
by a four-horse coach containing an out-
ing party, both teams going over a
twenty-foot embankment, killing one of
Mr. Whitehead's horses and one on the
coach. Mrs. Whitehead had a very nar-
row escape from serious injury.

New Haven will be well represented at
the S. A. F. convention in New York.

Recent visitors: A. W. Perkins, ot Rut-
land, Vt.; Robt. Greenlaw, Boston, Mass.;
J. E. Killen, New York. G. H.

Tiffin, O.

On Thursday morning, June 7, Miss
Emma Ullrich, daughter of Lewis Ullrich,
the widelv known florist, became the wife
of Otto Ehrenfried, son of the city clerk.
The marriage ceremony took place at
St. Joseph's church, which had been elab-
orately decorated under the direction of
the bride's father and brothers. The
material used included 1500 carnations,
800 roses, 100 strings of smilax,
100 pots of Easter lilies in fine bloom,
and a large number of specimen palms,
the whole constituting the finest decora-
tion ever employed for a wedding in this
city. After the ceremony a wedding
feast was served at the Ullrich home, fol-
lowing which Mr. and Mrs. Ehrenfried
left for an eastern trip. They will be at
home at 307 Jefferson street after July 1.

Westfield, Mass. — Mrs. S. E. Barton
has bought the business of Mrs. J. E.
Mesick.

Memphis, Tenn. — The secretary of state
has granted a charter to the Memphis
Floral Company, with $10,000 capital
stock. The incorporators are C. H.
Hune, Albert Haisch, M. L. Click, Miss
L. C. Watson and Fred. Armentrout.

•9

Greenhouse Designers
-=M Builders

MANrFACTKREBS nr AND DEALERS IN

SENK FOR CATALOGUE

Valley Gutter and Drip Conduc-
tor. 54c per foot \Vilhout
Drip Conductor, 40c per foot.

JENNINGS BROS,

GREENHOUSE

SPECIALTIES,

PATENT IRON BENCH fRAME FITTINGS,
IMPROVED CAST IRON OITTERS AND PLATES.

OIney, Philadelphia, Pa.

When wiitlna mention the American Florist

THE NEW

Standard

Ventilating

Machines.

Always reliable.

Self-oiling.

Four Styles.

All warranted first-
class.

Send for catalogue and
see what first-class flo-
rists are using.

THE

E. HIPPARD CO.,

«>««^ YOUNGSTOWN. 0.

Phase »irn/io>i Ihf A met ican Finnic 7fhev 10 iling.

D. 0. Cunningham

PITTSBURG, PA.

TANK WINDOW GLASS.
nOT-nOlSE GLASS A SPECIALTY.

Please- mt'fifinn ffir A mn wan F/orisf :vhrn 7i't ihn^.

Invalid Appliance Co.,
COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS

't biuidk tbcin.

The Nickel Plate Road will sell excur-
sion tickets to Chatauqua Lake, N. Y., and
return on July 6th, at $14 for the round
trip, with return limit of August 7th, 1900.
Tickets will be good on any of our three
daily trains. Cheap rates lo other eastern
points. Van Buren Street Passenger Station,
on the Loop. For fuither information,
address J. Y. Calahan, General Agent, ill
Adams Street, Chicago. IS.

!

FOR INSURANCE AGAINST

DAMAGE BY HAIL, Address

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y F. H. A.,

SADDLE RIVER, N. J

IMPROVED GLAZING

J. M. Oasser's

PATENT ZING JOINTS

FOR

Butting Glass Without Laps

Makes it air and water tij^ht. Saves fue

No breakage from frost or medium sized hai-.

Manufactufcd by J, JM, GA.SSEie,

Wholeiale and Retail Florist,
101 Eaclid Ave., - CLKVKLAND. O.

pKW<F->^IFfr-lK'^^^^Rlt*^M*^^*"^^^^8^a|

I

NIKOTEEN

IT COST& 4 CENT5 FOR EACM 600 FEET OF
--9 FLOOR SPACE ?-

.Glass Co., 1 1

DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE
PLANTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINEMT FLORISTS-'
f^r USED FOR FUMIGATION OR SPRATINCMNOOORS OR V ,
mLoUT* 200 lbs. OrTOBACCOmONEPINTOmiKOIfnlU
y'% S0lDBY5tEBSMEN--'-CIRCUlAR FREE-^n

SKABCURA DIPCO.CniCACO. ,

y;s$l$^4!(£^i

QUICKLY DOES IT. ^y

standard Flower Pots

P^-inch, per 1000, 12.40

2 -inch, ■• 2.76
21/s-inch, '• 3.35

3 -inch, " 4.70

3!.4-inch, per 1000, 14.95

4 -inch, " 6.20

5 -inch, " 10.80

6 -inch, " 16.60

PACKAGES EXTRA.

G. HENNEGKE CO., ^^^%^^^^^'
FLOWER POTS

ALL KINDS,

STANDARD POTS '-^"

List »nd SAMPLES FREE.
eWAHN'S POTTERY MF'G CO..

P. O. Box 78, Minneapolit, Minn.

Standard^.?'

FLOWER

Pots

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. WASHINOTON. D. C.

Please mention the American Florist when zvritine.

THE KINNEY PUMP.

For applying liquid manure It has no equal. Sent pr6*
paid for 12.60. Without apraylng valre, 13.00.

Ttai Ha*! ConneotloD Co., KlngttoD, R. I.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1475

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In small crates, easy to handle.

Hrtoe per cratei Price per orate

1600 Mn. poti In orate, t4.K8 120 7-tn. pota In orate, 14.20

1600 2M "
1600 2S "

.'. 2.'!

UO 8

3.00

t>.(KI

48 a

3.li«

1000 ;i "

"

h III

48 10

4.80

800 iiH "

"

b.WI

24 11

S.liO

600 4 "

"

4.611

24 12

4.80

8206 "

•'

4.61

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Index to Advertisers.

AdTertlBlDg Bates. . . .1458

Allen J K UBS

American Bose Co — 11

AmllnK K C. 1409

Baur 8 Alfred UTl

±saBaett& Waebbum..

1461 1471

BayerBdorter H & C0.147S

Benthey&Co 1461

Berger H H & Co....l4til

Bernard A U

Beralng H G 1462

BlndekuDBt Die 14W

Blano A & CO 1465

BoDblOK & AtlElna 14t6

Boston Letter Co 1473

Brant&Noe 1470

Brown Peter 11

BuckbeeHW 1470

BuOiOng J A 1461 1470

Bunyard n A 1467

Burpee W Ailee & Co II

Cannody J D IV

Cbloago Carnation C0I46I
Chicago House Wreck.

Ing Co Ill

Cincinnati Cnt Flo Col4H2
Clark Wm A & 8on.:4t;7
Clipper Lawn Mower

Co 1472

Cohen J M 1462

Conard & Jones Co. . .1467
ConieyJohn* Son... 1473

Cottage GardenB 1

CoxSeedCo H

Crabb & Hunter 146i

Craig Robt 4 Son 1

Crouch Mrs ,1 W. . . 1470

Crowl Fern Co 1469

Cunningham Jos H 1465
Cunningham D O

lilass Co 1474

Dann H * Son 14b6

Davis & Weiss 1472

Deamud J B 1461

Detroit Flo'r Pot W'ksUiS
Dickinson Co Albert. II

DIetsch A&Co IV

Diuon J L 1*70

Dorner Fred&SonsCo 1410

DreerH A 1"6

Dunne * Co 14 1 3

Eastern Chemical Co. 1473

Elohholi Henry 1465

Klllott J L II

Ernest W H 1474

(•'erguson John B 1462

FInley Lawn Bake Co 1472
Florida Nat Prod Co .1173

Forbes John 1472

Ford Bros 146*

Foster Lucius H 1465

Frey & Frey U70

Gardeners iyhronlcle.1473
Gardening Co The... 1469

(Jarland Geo M IV

Gasser J M 1474

ueller Slgmund 1473

Ghormiey & Perkins. .1463

Gibbons H W 1 1'

Glblln & Co 14;«

Gorton & LIdgerwood U76
Green Springs Flo t'o 1467
Qullett * sons W H..I470

Ganther Wm H 1463

Gurney Heater Co — 1476

Uagenburger Can 1472

Ball Ass'n 1174

Hammond Benj 1473

Hancock Geo & don 1464

Heacock Joseph 1467

Helss J B 147U

Mennecke C Co 1474

Herendeen Mtg Co... IV

Herr Albert M 1469

Herrmann A 1473

Hews A H & Co 1475

Hllflnger Bros 1475

HIIIB O & Co 1

Hlppard E 1474

Hltcnlngs&Co IV

Holton & Huokel Co 1460

Hooker S M Co 1475

HoranBdw C 1463

Hort Adv 1472

Hose Connection Co. 1474

Hunt E II 1461

Invalid Appliance Col474
Jackson & Perkins Co 1466

Jackson K B 1469

JacoosS&^ons iV

Jennings E B 1470

Jennings Bros 1474

Johnson & Stokes — WM

Kastlng W F 14Bi

Keller Bros 1475

Keller Geo & Son 1476

Kellogg Geo M 1462

Kenniootl Bros Co 1467

lllft Jos & Son 1473

Kroesobeli Bros Co. . iV

Kuehn C A 1463

KuhlGeo A 1470

Lager & Hurrell 1472

Laltle Wm 1470

Lakev'w Kose Gardenl465

Lang Julius 1463

LocklandLumCo 1474

Long I) B . II

Lonsdale Edwin 14b7

Lord & BurnhamCo. IV

Lucas J & Co 1476

Lynch W B I46I

McCarthy & Co N F

1462 I

MoFadden B C 14M

MoFadden W A um

MoKellar & Winter-
son 1461

McBean A 8 1470

Mader Paul 1472

MagDUSon Martin A.1471

May Jno N I

Meyer John C & Co. ..1473

Mlllang 4 Co 1463

Mlllang Frank 1163

Molter's Gartner Zel

tung 1465

MonlneerJCCo HI

Moon Samuel C 1463

Moon Wm H 1466

Moore. Hentz&Nash 1463

Morris Floral Co 1473

Moss Geo M 1462

Mulr 8 1472

Murphy Wm 1470

Myers A Co 1476

NIckle Plate R B 1474 II

Nlessen Leo 1462

N Y Cut Flower Bx. 1463
N y Cut Flower Co... 1463

Peacock W P 1469

Pennook Sam'l 8 lli'.2

Pittsburg Cut Flo Co. 1461

Poehlmann Bros 1471

PoUworth C C Co 1460

Prince AG* Co 1461

QuakerClty Mo hWks. Ill

Randall A L 1461

Kaynor J 1 lli'.j

ReedGla«s & Paint Co 1 /

Reed & Keller 1473

Began Printing Hnusel472
Relnberg Geo. . 1461 1471
Belnberg Peier.. 1460 1471

Renard Joseph 146.5

Reizer Walter* Co.. 1467

nice M SCO 1473

RIder-KriCBsonEng Col476

Rodtiers Alex li

Koemer Fred II

BoikerA&sons II

Rose Mfg Co 1472

Kupp John F 1467

Sander & Co 1472

Schlllo Adam IV

Bchmldt J C 1467 1472

ScoUey John A Ill

Sheridan W F 14K1

Blebrecht & Son 1

Situations <t Wants.. .1459

Skabcura Dip Co 1474

Smith Nath &aun....l469

Soltau C 1469

South Side Floral Col467

Stahl Chas B 1462

Stearns Lumber Co. .. HI
Stoothoff H A & CO. II
Storrs & HarrlBon Col4B6
Sutherland Geo A — 1462
Swahn Pottery MIgCo 1474

TesBOn Robt F J469

Thorburn J .M & Co 1464
Tobacco Warehousing

and Trading Co 1473

Traendly & Schenck. .1463

Vail Seed Co .. 14.3

Vaughan's Heed Store

1465 1469 1471 I

Vlck'B Sons Jas II

Vincent * Son 1471

Vredenburg & Co 1464

Wabash BR 1.

WatsonGC II

Weathered's Sons

ThoB W Ill

Weber U St Sons ....1469

Weeber & Don II

Wellands Rlsch 1461

Welch BroB 1462

Whilldin Pot Co 1475

Wletor Bros 1471

Wlttbold The Geo Co I

Wood Bros 1465

Woodroffe & Bem-

helmer 1462

Wredell 11

young Jno 1461

Young & Nugent. ... 146'i

Young ThOB Jr 14l>.3

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CHICAQO AND NBW YORK, JULY 7. 1900.

No. 631.

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Copyright 1900, by American Florist Corapauy.
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SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

OrpiCERS — E. M. Wood, Natick, Mass., presi-
dent; F. R. PiERaoN. Tarrytown. N. Y., vice-
president; Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St.,
Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil City,
Pa., treasurer. The s'ixteenth annual meeting
will be held at New York, August, 1900.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Annual meeting at New York, 1901. Leonard
Barron, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary.

THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Annual convention at Baltimore, February,
1901. ALBERT M. Herb, Lancaster, Pa., secretary.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

Annual meeting at New York, August, 1900.
Elmer D. Smitu, Adrian, Mich, secretary.

THIS ISSUE 28 PAGES WITH COVER.

CONTENTS.

Djgday critics of the S. A. F 1477

Sweet peas around St. Louis 1477

Chrysanthemums— Troubles ol a gulf coast

grower 1 478

The Harris loving cup (illus.) 1478

Bronx Park conservatories (illus.) 1479

Carnations— Stii,'moDose: A disease of carna-
tions and other pinks 1479

A provincial Illinois establishment (illus.). .1480

London ■' 1480

New York 1481

Boston 1481

The s A. F. meeting place for 1901 148!

Greenhouse building 1482

Chicago 1483

Hardiness of deutzias 1483

Obituary 1483

The seed trade 1488

Detroit 1488

St. Louis 1488

Nashua, N. H 1488

The nursery trade 1490

Ph iladelphia 1490

Bloomington. Ill 1490

Tarrytown, N . Y 1490

Our pastimes— At Flatbush 1492

—At New York 1493

—At Detroit 1492

—At Chicago 1492

—At Boston 1492

—At Philadelphia 1492

Washington 1492

Making the plants go round 1493

Newport, R. 1 1494

Louisville 1496

Nashville 1498

Dogday Critics of the S. A. F.

Ed. Am. Florist:— The preliminary
eruptions began a short time ago and
irom now on to convention time all, little
geysers and the big gej'sers and the hot
air fellows, will be spoutingcontinuously
as to what is wrong with the S. A. F.
and just what particular acts must be
done or must not be done in order to
demonstrate that the society is ot any
use in this world.

One thing that strikes the average
observer as "iunny" is that some of the
loudest voices in this annual hullabaloo
are those of men who have been for years
conspicuous, if for anything at all, only
by their absence from the conventions,
many, indeed, not being members at all.
Strange, isn't it, that the men who
regularly attend and who should
naturally be the ones best posted as to
the good and bad points of the work,
should be so seldom the fathers of these
proposals for startling departures in the
society's methods and objects!

One of the most innocuous suggestions
is that the society furnish information as
to keeping accounts. This is all right,
except that there are no two business
concerns that keep books in the same
way, the methods being varied accord-
ing to the knowledge or prejudice of the
proprietor, the extent of the business and
the local conditions peculiar to each
business. The purchase of one of the
many cheap books on the subject would
put any man in possession of all the
elementary facts, which is about all the
society could hope to do. What is the
use of doing over again, work which has
been well done many times?

The proposition to turn the S. A. F.
into a collection agency, however, is a
pernicious one and the time of its adop-
tion would mark the beginning of the end
of the society's days of usefulness. I,
like perhaps three-quarters of the rest of
the members, am a buyer and only a
seller in a very limited local market,
where I am thoroughly posted and where
the S. A. F. could give me little if any
help were I foolish enough to ask it. If
a part of my dues are to be used to help
the wholesaler to collect his bills from me
I want the other part used to make him
ship me honest stock, well packed, full
count and at the time agreed. Sauce for
the goose is, or ought to be, sauce for the
gander.

By the vray, what is the matter with
the Florists' Protective Association? It
has been moribund for a long time. Why
do not these anxious gentlemen get into

that and galvanize it into life again?
That would answer all purposes and we
who have no bills to collect from the
trade would have no grounds to com-
plain of a misapplication of the funds
contributed by us.

Your eastern contemporary very ably
puts its foot down upon the collection
proposition and argues very forcibly
against it and then ends by stating that
the S. A. F. might and could furnish
information to its members relative to
the financial standing of other members!
There seems to me no possible objection
to the collection proposition which is
not equally valid against the other.
Why separate the tail from the hide?

The convention getter is abroad in the
land again. He seems to be a sort of
biennial, and this is his year to bloom
again. If St. I^ouis really gets down to
business, and decides on an exposition
two years from now, and can afford the
expense of his valuable services, we may
expect to see the gentleman who took
the convention to the exposition at
Omaha, and who is now trying to do the
same for the Pan-American Exposition
at Buffalo, engaged in extolling the merits
of St. Louis as a convention city.

We all admire the gentleman in ques-
tion, and we all love his chief assistant;
but we must not forget that they are
simply earning their salaries, and that
the question of the thickness of the oleo-
margarine on our own particular piece
of bread, when thrown in the balance,
has a strong influence on our ideas as to
what it is best for other people to do.

W. N. R.

Swfet Peas Around St. Louis.

It is repeatedly said that sweet peas do
not bloom well in and around St. Louis,
but this season we have vines fairly
loaded with flowers, which are generally
of the large size and quality of those seen
in the eastern states. Seeds were planted
three inches deep March 14, covered over
and the ground rolled. Earliest of All
came into full bloom May 20 and most of
the other varieties June 1. We planted
over fifty samples, and all germinated
well except Navy Blue and White Cupid.
Of course the white seeded sorts did not
come up as well as the dark seeded ones,
but enough grew to produce a full row of
vines. The notes here given were jotted
down while viewing each sort without
reference to any catalogue or other
description. No attempt is made to
describe in full any of them.

There is just one point of excellence

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The American Florist.

July 7

that leads us to give Lady Mary Currie
the preference over Oriental and Gorgeous:
that is its extreme profusion of bloom.
Gorgeous is a shade deeper in color, but
it has not produced so many flowers and
the vines are very weak in growth. Per
haps this is due to the conditions of the
soil in the particular part of the grounds
in which this sort is growing, which,
however, is only ten or twelve feet from
Lady Mary Currie and the whole plot
w^as evenly manured early in spring, two
weeks before planting. Oriental differs
from Lady Mary Currie chiefly in that it
is veined like Penzance.

Benary's new Mont Blanc is a rival of
Emily Henderson and may supersede
that sort. Out of eighteen seeds seven
grew and made good plants, which threw
over 100 flowers in eight weeks. The
form of the flower is as perfect as Blanche
Burpee and is of purest white, but not so
large in size and with shorter stems.

One of the prettiest sweet peas in the
lot is Lady Grisel Hamilton, preferable
to any other light lavender. The flowers
are not extra large and are somewhat
faded, but the sub has been exceptionally
strong.

Sadie Burpee from black seed proves to
be a pink variety. One would much pre-
fer Mrs. Sankey, which is of stronger
growth, larger in flower and much nearer
a white, if it is not so fine in form.

The Duke of Westminster in general
color eft'ect, resembles Stanley. It is a
smaller flower with longer stems and
shows a tendency to fade.

Hon. F. Bouverie is a decided improve-
ment over Venus, although the pinkish
blotches are only discernible when the
flower is examined closely.

Stella Morse has a very weak constitu-
tion and, Hke Lottie Hutchins and Sen-
sation, is too much of a washed out
color to suit all tastes.

Othello is the best "black" variety on
trial. It is unfortunate that it produces
only two flowers to a stem, as is thecase
with this planting.

There does not seem to be any decided
merit in Lady Skelmersdale, unless it is
in the form, which is better than that of
Apple Blossom.

Mars is the best red sort inthelot. We
did not get a true sample of Salopian, so
have not compared it with this variety.

We would drop Colonist from the list
and keep Dugdale and should prefer Lady
Grisel Hamilton to Lady Nina Balfour.

Countess Cadogan cannot be easily
distinguished from Navy Blue when the
two are bunched together.

Navy Blue is all that it is claimed to be,
but the seed germinated only sixty per

cent. It has three flowers on every stem.

Mrs. Dugdale is one of the finest and
largest flowered sorts in bloom and is
excellent for bunching.

Emily Lynch is too nearly like some
other varieties to entitle it to a place in
our list.

Coquette reminds one of Creole only
that it is lighter in color and larger in
size.

As has been proven before. Modesty
and Duchess of Sutherland are identical.

Red Riding Hood and Snapdragon are
oddities and nothing more. M.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

THOUBLES Ol' A GULF COAST GROWER.

Why is it that the superlative
degree has so much attraction for the
average mortal? Did you ever see a very
fat man who did not boast of being the
fattest? You offend a man who has been
dangerously ill if you refer to another
case as nearly fatal as his; and so it is
with all our troubles; we think our
afflictions are the greatest. No poor
chrysanthemum grower ever had such
enemies as we of the far south. Our
summers are the longest, hottest, dryest,
wettest. We had twelve inches of rain
in seven hours June 26, and seventeen
miles to the east they had not a drop.
Our aphids are the worst, and as for
mealy bugs; well, one thinks he never
saw mealybugs till he came here. White
ants eat up whole houses full of stock.
And here is a caterpillar story.

Last fall a flight of large brown and
black butterflies passed over us. For a
week thousands could be counted at any
time of day, always moving to the
north. They found time, however, to
stop now and then to deposit a few
eggs. My curiosity prompted me to take
a steam yacht and trace the stream of
butterflies southward to where the river
meets the bay and here I noted that the
butterflies came across the water from
the east. Following the track still
further, it changed its course again and
came up the east side of the bay from the
south. Here I gave up the hunt and
concluded they were coming from some-
where and going nowhere. It was
certainly a strange sight to see millions
of these short-lived creatures moving in
a solid army across a body of water
twelve miles wide.

What has this to do with chrysanthe-
mums? Well, this spring when our stock
began to show new life, thousands of
large, fat, woolly, brown caterpillars
came out and we escaped being cleanly

eaten up as narrowly as we escaped
losing all our stock by freezing the sea-
son before. There is nothing new about
any of these pests and I simply want
our friends to know that we have them
worse than anybody. The art of chrys-
anthemum growing down here is mostly
the science of bug hunting. Lucky it is
for us that the plants grow with little
care, as we would never have time to
give it to them. Devote one day in the
week to battling with each kind of pest
and you would have only Sunday to look
to the growth of your plants.

My especial pest is the corithuca. I
had the honor (?) of discovering him and
he seems to have never forgotten my
attention. He is with me always. Vou
never see him till his work is done. The
lower leaves of the plants seem to be
dead and rusty and on examination you
find them literally covered with a mass
of living creatures. lender a posverful
glass they have the appearance of a
closely huddled flock of dirty, unsheared
sheep. They fly a little, but only towards
the ground. Kerosene seems to kill them
instantly and I use it freely on the under
side of the leaves of my young plants
from the time they are set in the beds.
With a weekly application I manage to
keep them down but I have never been
able to entirely free the plants of them.

After all the struggle seems to be over
and our plants are coming nicely into
bloom the rose thrips arrive and ruin the
flowers. Nothing seems to reach them
but a daily bath of tobacco juice and
that does not add to the fragrance or
appearance of the average chrysanthe-
mum. Cannot some one of our scientific
hybridizers give us an insect-proof chrys-
anthemum? F. P. D.

The Harris Loving Cup.
We present herewith reproductions of
three photographs showing the various
faces of the magnificent silver loving cup
presented to Fred. L. Harris at the
ban(|uet given in his honor at Boston on
June 9. The cup is eight and three-fourths
inches in height and has a capacity of six
and one-half pints. It is a triumph of
the silversmith's art and the illustrations
are but feeble reproductions of the
engravings on the cup. One side of the
cup bears the words, "To Fred. L. Harris,
a loving testimonial from his gardener
and florist friends, Boston, June 9,1900."
Upon one of the remaining sides is a view
of the famous Italian garden at the
Hunnewell estate, an enduring monu-
ment to the recipient's skill, and upon
the other the rhododendron plantation.

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Bronx Park Conservatories.

Through the courtesy of Messrs. Hitch-
ings & Co., the builders, we are enabled
to reproduce in this issue the only photo-
graph thus far taken of the recently com-
pleted Botanical Garden Conservatories
in Bronx Park, New York. All previous
illustrations have been from drawings,
and even the photograph, which was
12x30 inches, does not give an adequate
idea of these splendid structures, the
character of the surroundings prohibit-
ing a front view and necessitated a
photograph from a position at one end,
which has the effect of materially shorten-
ing the perspective. The entire length of
the range is 525 feet. The center house
is 100 feet in diameter and eighty-seven
feet high. The corner houses are eighty-
five feet square, excluding the vestibules,
and the connecting wings are 30x120
feet. The construction is thorough
throughout and the range will prove
one of the most potent horticultural
attractions of the great city in which it
stands.

CARNATIONS.

stigmonose: a disease of carnations
and other pinks.

Above is the title of a bulletin (No. 19)
by A.F.Woods, recently issued by the
Division of Vegetable Physiology and
Pathology, Department of Agriculture,
Washington, D. C. Any person in the
trade may secure a copy free of charge on
application to the department. The sub-
ject is fully discussed and helpful illustra-
tions are freely used in the text. The
author reaches the following conclusions
with regard to the disease:

"The disease of carnations character-
ized by the symptoms described in this
bulletin is widespread, and under certain
conditions unfavorable to the plant it is
quite injurious.

"So far as can be determined by the
most careful microscopical study and
bacteriological tests, neither fungi nor
bacteria are present in the earlier stages
of the disease.

"As the disease progresses various
fungi and bacteria may appear, but their
presence is not constant.

"Infection experiments with bacteria
and fungi, especially with the germ
described as Bacterium dianthi, carried
out under the most rigid bacteriological
conditions, resulted negatively in every
case.

"A disease having all the characteristic
symptoms of the so-called 'bacteriosis'
except the presence of bacteria, is pro-
duced by thepuncturesof aphides, as was
repeatedly demonstrated by colonizing
these insects on carnations.

"That aphides and not bacteria are
responsible for the trouble is shown by
the fact that the injuries produced are
not accompanied in the earlier stages by
fungi or bacteria. The aphides therefore
cannot be looked upon as simply carriers
of some fungus or bacterium, as they
produced the disease on plants growing
under perfectly antiseptic conditions as
quickly as upon those not protected by
antiseptics.

"Injuries similar in many respects to
those produced by aphides also result
from the attacks of thrips— insects which
are often present on carnations growing
under glass, although sometimes over-
looked by growers. Another form of the
disease is produced by red spiders.

"No matter how badly diseased plants
may be, if otherwise vigorous they will
grow out of the disease entirely and the

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young leaves and shoots will remain free
from spots if kept completely free from
aphides, thrips, and red spiders.

"As the disease is not due to bacteria
the name 'bacteriosis' is inappropriate
and therefore stigmonose is suggested
for the trouble.

"The carnation is readily influenced by
the conditions under which it is grown,
and as a result its reaction to the inju-
ries of the aphides, thrips and spiders,
and its susceptibility to their attacks,
not only varies in different varieties, but
also in individuals of the same variety.
Plants grown underimproper conditions,
therefore, show more of thecharacteristic
injuries from a given numberof punctures
than do plants growing where all the
conditions are favorable. Certain plants
rich in oxidizing enzyms have been shown
to react more quickly to the work of
puncturing insects and mites than plants
poor in these enzyms.

"The size of the spots made by the
punctures of aphides increases in propor-
tion to the rapidity of growth of the
leaf and the susceptibility of the plant,
and also depends to some extent on the
genus and the species of insect which
makes the puncture. It is believed that
the insect injects some irritating sub-
stance of an acid or enzymic nature into
the wound, that this substance causes
the increase of oxidizing enzyms in the
cells which it reaches, and that these
enzyms interfere with the nutrition of the
cell by destroying the chlorophyll and
setting up other changes which finally
result in death.

"Besides the carnation and different
species of dianthus, many other plants
react similarly to the puncture of aphides
and other sucking insects, and also to
mites.

"The grower can successfully combat
this disease by the proper selection oi
cuttings; careful propagation of stock;
good soil; the proper amount of mois-
ture, light and air; and by the reduction
of aphides, thrips and red spiders to a
minimum."

of glass which is complete in every
detail. He grows violets and carnations
principally, his stock comparing favor-
ably with that of any grower for the
Chicago market, where it is handled by
J. B. Deamud.

A Provincial Illinois Establishment.

The accompanying illustration speaks
of the success of a typical western grower,
showing the greenhouse establishment of
Swan Peterson, at Gibson City, 111. Mr.
Peterson started in business with a house
30x50 feet and his total capital was
$50. In the succeeding years he has been
adding to and rebuilding his houses until
he now has a range of 35,000 square feet

L . ndon.

EXHIBITS AT THE JUNE SHOWS OF THE
ROYAL HOETICULTUHAL S'ICIETY. — NEW
EOSES OF MEBIT. — THE CULTUBB OF
SWEET PEAS IN POTS. — RESULTS OF
VAEIOUS METHODS. — ORIGIN OF THE
SWEET PEA CONFERENCE IDEA.— STATE
OF THE MARKET.— ADOUT GLOIRE DE
LORRAINE BEGONIA.

At the Royal Horticultural Society's
meeting, June 5, the new rose Pink Roamer
was well shown. This is a single sort of
much the same habit as Crimson Ram-
bler. Grown on tall stickp, with some
of the shoots hanging down loosely, it is
very effective. It is almost too much of
a crimson to justify the name, but for
decorations it cannot be too highly
recommended. This came from W. Paul
& Sons. Another very pretty single
variety, named Anemone, came irom G.
Paul & Son. It has rather larger cup-
shaped flowers, the stamens being very
conspicuous, and the petals of a soft
pink shading off to wiiite. Both of the
above received awards oi merit. The
last named firm also showed a hybrid
bourbon, named J. B. M. Camm, the
flowers somewhat resembling La France,
but with a deep rose margin to the
petals, and standing up well on stiff
stems. Rhododendrons Duke of York and
Duchess of York, both pinks, the former
of a deeper shade and the latter with a
white base to the petals, maybe regarded
as meritorious varieties. Cut blooms of
Mme. Abel Chatenay lilac were
exhibited by Wm. Marshall and received
an award of merit. The flowers are pure
white and very double.

The society's meeting June 19 wts the
occasion of one ofthe finest displays of the
season and many choice novelties were
shown. James Yeitch & Sons exhibited a
new rose named Electra, with semi-double
flowers of a pale lemon yellow and a
deeper shade in the center, the growth
being similar to that of Crimson Ram-
bler. If it forces well, this will prove a
valuable addition. Sweet peas were
exhibited by H. J. Jones, who staged
upwards of forty varieties grown in
pots. The plants, which were the first
shown here in pots, ranged from about
eighteen inches to five feet in height and

were well in flower. Snowdrift, white,
and Wide-awake, scarlet, were among
the new varieties ot promise. Messrs.
Wallace obtained an award for Eastern
Queen, a fine crimson single p^ony.

With a little care sweet peas may be
grown and flowered in pots and make
useful material for decorations. The
plants recently exhibited were from seed
sown about the last week in February;
some were potted on into 8-inch pots
without disturbing the roots, but others
were divided and potted three plants in
a pot. Those grown on without stop-
ping opened their first flowers early in
June, and those that were stopped once
were only a few days later. Some which
were grown from cuttings were not in
dower June 21, and a batch which had
been stopped several times will be still
later, but these will be very dwarf and
bushy. I think this will prove the best
method of growing them. I may mention
that those sown in pots and planted out
early in May have done well and were
only about a week later coming into
bloom, and those sown in the ground in
December are following closely on them.
One of the most interesting items in con-
nection with the approaching sweet pea
conference will be a visit to Hurst & Son's
extensive trial grounds, where the com-
mittee will have a good opportunity of
judging relative merits by comparison.
It was at these trial grounds that the
idea ofthe conference first originated, R.
Dean proposing it, and he found a ready
seconder in Mr. Cuthbertson. The idea
was brought into practical shape during
the Edinburgh show last autumn.

The bedding season being about over
more attention is given other pot plants,
but the London season will soon be over
and even now trade is falling oft". To
clear out potted stock it has to be sold
at very low prices. Since palms and terns
have been so extensively grown really
good flowering plants have not been so
plentiful. The advance in the price ol
spiraeas last autumn seems to have made
a considerable difference in the quantity
put on the market and good stock has
sold well. Several more growers have
been sending in good Rambler roses this
season and the prices have gone down
considerably. Cut flowers are plentiful
but not so exceedingly so as earlier in
the season when much imported material
was on the market. The English growers
gain some advantage when trade is not
brisk enough to support these large
importations, and the regular florists'
business certainly loses nothing, as there

ESTABLISHMENT OF SWAN PETERSON, AT GIBSON CITY, ILL.

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is not so much cheap material offered in
the streets.

In a chat with Mr. Truftaut, froni
Versailles, who is on a visit to London,
I gather that nothing new or striking in
plants is to be found on the continent
except in orchids; of these hybrids of
Islias and cattleyas are plentiful. Mr.
Truffaut grows Begonia Gloire de
Lorraine txtensively, having erected
houses expressly for the culture of this
plant. It is a curious tact that, though
raised in France, this begonia was con-
demned as useless until taken back from
England by Mr. Truftaut. H.

New York.

MARKET ASSUMES A MORE NEARLY NORMAL
TONE. — RECEIPTS SHORTEN UP.— CON-
VENTION WORK PROGRESSING— A SPORT-
ING SUGGESTION.— DOINGSOF YACHTSMEN
AND OTHERS.

There has been a decided shortening up
in the receipts of roses and so (ar as
quality and supply go they may be
designated as scarce, but, as the demand
has fallen off in equal or greater degree,
conditions are in no way benefited.
American Beauty is the best seller still
but the stock offered is very poor as a
rule. Carnations have improved in value
slightly by reason of the inferior quality
of the roses, but they, too, are on the
downward path as to quality. Lily of
the valley is reduced in quantity and
slightly advanced in price. Cattleyas are
in abundant supply and sweet peas,
lilies, smilax and terns wholly unmanage-
able. There are a few fine auratums
coming in, also a fair supply of gladioli.
All local interest now centers in^ the
approaching S. A. F. convention. Com-
mittees are all putting on an extra spurt
and the meeting of the Florists' Club on
next Monday night is expected to be a
big one. The souvenir programme, a copy
of which is to be presented to each
S. A. F. visitor, will be a superb work. It
is about ready to go to press and those
intending to have their business repre-
sented in its pages should make immediate
application if they have not already done
so. The arrangements tor the great
excursion to Glen Island on the third day
of the convention are practically corn-
plete. An enormous attendance is
assured.

Mr. "Johnnie" Weir makes a suggestion
that the sporting committee should not
overlook, when making arrangements
for convention sports, the crap shooters,
who are numerous and active about the
various wholesale flower districts. If a
suitable trophy should be offered and
proper recognition given this pastime he
guarantees a large number of entries for
the event.

Alex. McConnell, who is an active
member and officer of the New Rochelle
Yacht Club, is taking his vacation on
board his yacht, which he handles with
the skill of' a professional. Many pleas-
ant anecdotes are being told of the
cruises he is making.

R. L. Cottonet sailed tor i;urope on the
St. Louis July 5. On the same day Thos.
Young, 1 r. , sailed on the Kaiser Frederick.
Louis Dupuy is on the water in the
Touraine. J. Fleischman and family and
Mrs. Warendorf will sail on the Pennsyl-
vania Julv 14.

"Pop" Bogan, the veteran florist of
Third avenue and Twentieth street, is
working like a youngster on the conven-
tion hall decorations committee.

The greenhouses of John Bindhamer,
at Whitestone, have been sold to W.
Schell.

The new store at Forty-fifth street and
Fifth avenue, the old Hodgson site, has
been taken by Chas. Thorley for abranch
establishment.

Ghormley & Perkins have dissolved
partnership, the former retiring. J. J.
Perkins will continue the business as
heretofore.

Mrs. H. Berger and daughter have gone
to the White Mountains, Miss Berger
having been ordered there by her
physician.

Augustus Schmutz and bride, of North
Adams, Mass., are here on their honey-
moon, visiting the groom's father at
Flatbush.

The annual fishing excursion of the
Bogart employees will occur on July 11
and indications point to a very success-
ful event.

Chas. Dards and Herman Kuhn sail
this week for Europe.

Boston.

SPLENDID DELPHINIUMS AT HORTICULT
URAL HALL.— EXCELLENT DISPLAYS IN
OTHER LINES.— NOTES OF THE AWARDS.
—STATE OF TFIE MARKET. — HEMLOCKS
ARE SAFE. — THE ORDER OF ABILITY,—
PERSONAL ITEMS OF VARYING IMPORT.

The horticultural exhibition on Satur-
day, June 30, was grand as regards del-
phiniums and roses. The number and
quality of delphiniums displayed has
never been equalled here and the fact that
M. H. Walsh, of Wood's lloll, filled
almost an entire table with hybrid per-
petual roses is sufBcient to indicate the
high quality displayed in this depart-
ment. Mrs. J. L. Gardner, Rea Bros,
and Miss M. S. Walker were the prize
winners on delphiniums and W.J. Cltm-
sen was also represented by a good lot.
The display ofjapanese irises was meager
as compared with former occasions; Mrs.
J. L. Gardner and Dr. C. G. Weld were
the exhibitors. Campanulas were decid-
edly poor. There were no English irises
nor candidum lilies, although both were
provided for in the schedule. James
Comley staged a good lot of longiflorum
lilies. The hardy perennial collections
from Blue Hill Nursery, Rea Bros, and
W. J. Clemsen were very fine and com-
prized most of the best border perennials
now ylooming. Sweet williams oi the
auricula-flowered type were shown in
quantity by Mrs. J. L. Gardner, W.J.
Clemsen, E. C. Lewis. Rea Bros, and
Mrs. H. A. Wilkie. Those from Mrs.
Gardner were especially fine in form, size
and marking. C. W. Parker showed an
interesting collection of wild roses and a
large display of hardy perpetuals came
from Mrs. B. P. Cheney. W. H. Monroe
exhibited a handsome seedling straw-
berry that appealed to the taste of all
who got a chance at it.

The friends of the Arnold Arboretum
now breathe easier, for it is announced
that at the meeting of the Metropolitan
Sewerage Commission, on June 29, it was
voted to change the route of the high
level sewer so as to avoid the construc-
tion of a tunnel under the famed Hemlock
Hill. This wise and patriotic action was
the result, in a great measure, of the pub-
lic protest actively led by Prof. C. S.
Sargent. Hemlock Hill is the wildest
and most picturesque piece of woodland
in the Arnold Arboretum, the trees cov-
ering it being a part of the primeval
forest and the finest specimens of their
kind in the eastern United States.

Business has assumed a normal mid-
summer character in all respects save
one, the watering-placedemandforchoice

flowers that Boston has enjoyed for
many seasons. Whether the present
scarcity of orders from these accustomed
sources is due to the backward season,
and only temporary, or is to be taken as
indicating the prospects for the coming
weeks, is not yet apparent. Since the
summer qualities of Kaiserin, Testout
and other nice things became widely
known, however, the princely florists of
the watering places have been waxing
more and more independent of the Boston
wholesaler, and instead of keeping the
wires to Boston at a white heat when
they get into a tight place they just send
a minion around the corner to the farm,
with a basket. And when the basket
comes back too full they pack the surplus
into a box and forward it to their old
friend, the Boston wholesaler, with a
mandate that he sell it for their account.
Thus the buyer becomes a producer and
his views as to values undergo a wonder-
ful transformation.

The Horticultural Club having ad-
journed until after the New York conven-
tion, and there being, therefore, no regu-
lar meetings of the craft where burning
questions may be discussed, those of an
argumentative disposition must make
the best of such little informal gather-
ings as they can attract about them
from time to time. At one of these spon-
taneous affairs recently it was decided
with great deliberation that the ability
to grow good flowers is an accomplish-
ment of high degree but that to know
what to grow is a still higher attribute.
Higher in the scale, yet, is the faculty of
selling the same, but beyond and above
all is the art of collecting the money
afterwards. This proposition was fully
proven by Lawrence Cotter with unan-
swerable logic, backed by quotations,
poetical, historical and philosophical and
clinched with the assertion that a law
library is now a necessary item in the
equipment of the wholesale flower seller.
Part II. of the published transactions
the Massachusetts Horticultural Society
for 1899, just received, contains a num-
ber of half tone illustrations of rare
orchids that have been exhibited during
the year, among them being Young's
variety of Cattleya X Hardyana, Laelia
X Nigresceng, also Dipladenia Boliviensis
and several views of wild plknts culti-
vated in school gardens.

Auction sales at McCarthy's emporium
have closed for the season. They have
been attended with unprecedented suc-
cess, prices for good material in all lines
having been exceedingly good, an indica-
tion of prosperity that cannot be ques-
tioned.

P. Welch and family have withdrawn
from the discomforts of the city for a few
weeks' recreation at Old Orchard, where
a cozy beach cottage, just completed,
will shelter them between clambakes, and
all appliances tor extending hospitality
to the craft have been provided.

Among the week's visitors are R. M.
Schultz and bride of Madison, N. J. We
know "Bob" is popular in New Yorkand
join with his friends there in extending
all good wishes. Prof. J. F. Cowell, of
Buffalo, is also in town.

Among the passengers on the Cunarder
Ivernia, from Boston on June 30, were
G. Stollery, Chicago; 1. Hartshome,
Joliet, 111.; Ed. Winckler, Nashua, N. H.,
and E. Sutermeister, Readville, Mass.

Jackson Dawson's silver medal rose is
named Lady Dunbar, not Lady Dunham,
as previously reported.

J A. Pettigrew hasjust returned from
a short visit to Cleveland, O.

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plying only to the back pages.
The Advertising Department of the American
Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen
and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines o«/y.

Orders lor less than one-hall inch space not accepted.

Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to
secure insertion in the issue for the following
Saturday. Address

AMERICAN FLORIST CO., CHICAGO.

This season's sales of clematises have
been unprecedented.

Flowers, fruits and fireworks were
handled by one Chicago firm the past
week.

It appears that main travelled roads
will be those leading to New York in
August.

T'SES for raffia are multiplying and the
sale of this commodity promises steady
increase.

Canna plants are backward to date,
but the present warm weather should
bring them on with a rush.

A. M. Murdoch, of Pittsburg, Pa.,
correcting the statement in our last issue,
informs us that his store did not suffer
from either fire or water.

It is all very well to say that June is
the month of roses, but in reality the
psEonia is the flower which is relied upon
to meet the June demands in many a
wholesale market.

That well known rose, Kaiserin
Augusta Victoria, according to Rosen
Zeitaiig. has produced a beautiful red
sport with Mr. Lehrer, a gardener of
Waltershausen, Germany.

The grower of a specialty who does
his work well can frequently convince
buyers that he has something highly
desirable bv maintaining the price at a
point sufficiently elevated to attract
attention.

Two of the popular eastern plant spe-
cialties for Christmas and Easter, Bego-
nia Gloire de Lorraine and Crimson
Rambler rose, which are little known
in the west, will be very generally tried
next winter.

At the office of the Western Passenger
Association, in Chicago, we learned this
week that the various railroad associa-
tions east and west of that city have
recently decided to allow a special rate
for the S. A. F. convention in New York
next month. No doubt the secretary of
the society will shortly announce the
rate.

In connection with the sweet pea con-
ference which will be held in London this
month, it should be stated that Joseph
Breck & Sons, oi Boston, were the first in
this country to introduce the Eckford
varieties, in 1885, George C. Watson,
now of Philadelphia, beine in charge of
their flower seed department at that
time.

The S. A. F, Meeting Place for 1901.

The silver-tongued Scott and the per-
suasive Taylor, backed by all the weight
of the Pan-American Exposition, having
organized a crusade to secure the conven-
tion for Buffalo next year, it seems neces-
sary that a few words be said on behalf
of "Chicago, lest the matter be settled in
favor of the fellows with the big guns
and the smokeless powder before we
have had our day in court.

We wish to assure those interested that
Chicago is still in the race and will be in
at the finish, and to ask the mutual
friends of the two contestants to make
their decision at the convention after
both sides have had a hearing.

\X. X. Rddd.

Greenhouse Building.

Lake Citv, la.— A. M. Easte, two
houses 20x50.

Pecatonica, 111.— Rufus Winchester, one
house.

Des Moines, la.— Rockwell & Kurtz-
weil, house 40x80.

Philadelphia, Pa.— Oscar Young, house
30.\60.

Sandwich, Mass.— E. L. Dorr, conserv-

atorv.

Bloomington, 111.— A. Washburn &
Son, carnation house 35x140; plant
house 12x180

St. Louis, Mo.— Wm. Brueeker, house
25x125.

Coe Ridge, O.— Asher M. Coe, range of
houses.

Rockland, Me.— J. W. Billings, two
houses.

Xew Haven, Conn.— Edw. Malley, con-
servatory.

Swansea, Mass.— R.W. Buffington,one
house.

Oneco, Fla.— Reasoner, Bros., house
25x100.

Fort Wayne, Ind.— Miss C. B. Flick,
six houses 18x120. Markey Bros,
three houses 16x65. W. J. & M. S. Vesey,
three carnation houses 20x200.

Chicago.

MARKET DULL AND STOCK POOR —HOT
WEATHER PUTS A QUIETUS ON TRADE —
SEASON OF VACATION IN TOWN.— GROW-
ERS HARD HIT BY THE HEAT —CONVEN-
TION TALK.— ROSE GROWERS HAVE THEIR
TROUBLES —VARIOUS NOTES OF PER-
SONAL DOINGS HERE AND THERE.

It is unnecessary to make further com-
ment upon the state of the market after
recording that the thermometer has been
up in the nineties this week. There isn't
anything doing and there's nothing in
sight. Of course there is more or less
funeral work, for its so hot that people
are prostrated in the streets, . but the
retailers and the out of town buyers are
only investing when they have taken an
order. Of course stock is pretty poor
and there is no great quantity of any-
thing coming in except carnations and
garden flowers and these the street boys
take care of but at very low prices.
There are consideraljle supplies of water
lilies and they are to be seen in nearly
every store window. There is hardly
anything which makes a better display,
or cheaper, than a miniature pond with
lilies surrounded by nice green banks of
ferns; it looks cool and inviting and
creates the impression that there's sum-
mer life inside the store, though, as a
matter of tact, the only person in the
place is one sleepy clerk. This is the
season of baseball games, horse races,
fishing and sunburn and the only ones

who are not indulging in this field of
endeavor are the greenhouse men, who
are sweltering away under the hot
glass, repairing, filling benches, planting
and preparing to meet the demands of
the winter. It's mighty hotin the green-
houses these days, but as one philosophi-
cal grower remarks, that has its com-
pensations, for the underpaid apprentice
no longer has to give up hard earned
money for turkish baths; he has them as
he works.

Convention talk, since thehot weather,
is quite lively. According to all reports
Chicago will be represented by the largest
delegation which has ever gone from this
city to a convention. Among the many
names mentioned, and the air is full of
rumors, are those of Messrs O. P. Bas-
sett, Peter Reinberg, W. E. Lynch, E. F.
Winterson,F!intKennicott,J.B.Deamud,
Hauswirth, Kreitling, and the whole
family; Vaughan, Degnan, Wilson,
Sanders, Rudd and Darby. A much
larger proportion than usual will be
accompanied by their wives and many
will linger in the tast for some weeks.
Some of the rose growers out Bowman-
ville way are fighting the worms again.
Last year, for about the first time, they
were visited by a little, black-headed
green worm with a fondness for Bride
roses and an appetite which was not in
the least affected by the warm weather.
The intruder was of unknown species,
was credited to the butterflies and this
year he's worse than ever. The only
remedy which is effective is hand picking
and that is a thoroughly unsatisfactory
process. I-ast season the worm main-
tained his foothold nearly all summer.
Mr. Jacobsen, formerly of Hills &
jacobsen, Maywood, III., who has just
returned from' the east, where he has
been variously employed, has gone to
Colorado Springs, Col , to locate. He
was formerly with the Park Floral Co.,
Denver.

William Desmond, a florist, sixty years
old and living alone on Cottage Grove
avenue near Saunders' fell as he was
alighting from a cable car June 30 and
did not regain consciousness. The
physician said it was heart disease.

P. J. Saunders, who has done business
tor years on Cottage Grove avenue at
Fiftieth street, has opened a flower store
on Fifty-first street, opposite Washing-
ton Park, in one of the stores built
beside the Edelweiss garden.

Anton Then and H. N. Bruns have had
the pleasure of sitting together on jury
for two weeks and during the same time
John Junius was serving the county in a
similar manner but in another court.

Nic. Wietor is planning a vacation trip
and his friends tell him that he's only
waiting for his sore thumbs to get well
enough so that he can handle a fish pole
with a reasonable degree of comfort.

T. J. Corbrey's health is such that he
has determined to close out all his inter-
ests here and make for Southern Califor-
nia, where he intends locating perma-
nently this time.

Peter Reinberg has given up his trip to
Paris and the exposition; he's too busy
building and planting greenhouses to
spare time for more than the S. A. F. trip
to New York.

D. R. Woods, superintendent of East
Lake Park, Los Angeles, Cal., passed
through the city July 3 enroute home
from an eastern tour of inspection.

J. Fuhrmann sailed on the steamship

Potsdam for a two months' trip through

Holland, Belgium and Germany. He will

also take in the Paris Exposition.

The regular quarterly meeting of the

igoo.

The American Florist.

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Horticultural Society of Chicago will be
held at the Sherman House next Tuesday
afternoon, July In, at 2 o'clock.

A. 1.. Vaughan and his family are
expecting to go across the lake next
week to occupy a cottage on the St. Joe
river for the summer.

The geraniums and other bedding
plants at Washington Park are now as
fine as were the tulips which occupied the
ground in May.

If its as hot at West Baden as it is in
Chicago, E. E. I'ieserwill be in the baths
most of the time during his outing there.

Poehlmann Brothers have completed
their new houses and have them planted
to Beauties.

"Scottie." the irrepressible, at Kenni-
cott's, goes fishing tonight, for two
weeks.

Visitors: S. S. Skidelsky. Philadelphia;
J. J. Soper, Mrs. Soper and their daughter,
Rockford, 111.

Hardiness of Deutzias.

Ed. .\m. Florist: — Your interesting
article on Lenioine's new hybrid deutzia?,
reminds me of the fact that the severity
of our winters here prevents the success-
ful growing of the ordinary forms of this
genus. D. crenata, D. scabra and their
varieties, including the Pride of Roches-
ter, winterkill. Even when well pro-
tected none survived the winter of
189S-9. I am pleased, however, to note
that D. parvidora and D. hybrida
Lemoinei both stood the severity of that
winter unprotected and bloomed, even
to the tips, the following summer. Both
plants were in a trying position, being so
much in the shade that the wood could
not ripen as well as if fully exposed to
the sun. D. Lemoinei compacta and D.
Boule de Neige have not been tried bv me.
W. C. Egan.

Low Ei-L, Mass. — Paul R. Burtt has
Tjought the entire stock, establishment
and good will of the firm of Sheppard &
Son and will do a wholesale and retail
business. Mr. Sheppard, now aged and
infirm, will reside with Mr. Burtt.

OBITUARY.

MRS. T. W. GOODWIN.

Mrs. T. \Y. Goodwin died on June 26
at her home at Newburyport, Mass.
Mrs. Goodwin was a good business man-
ager, a clever decorator and highly
esteemed by neighbors and the trade.
She conducted a successful florist business
in Newburyport for thirty years.

S.J. )OHNSON.

Samuel J. Johnson died June 20 at Phil-
adelphia. He was known as a manufac-
turer of seed separators and was in his
sixty-fifth year. Mr. Johnson was a
native of Tennessee, the son of a cap-
tain of the war of 1S12, and himself a
member of the Fourteenth Tennessee
under Stonewall Jackson. His demise
was the result of paresis following the
grippe and pneumonia.

\V.M. HALL.

The demise is chronicled of William
Hall, one of the best known landscape
gardeners and florists of the south. Mr.
Hall was born in Scotland sixty-two
years ago. He was apprenticed at land-
scape gardening and when he came to
America in 1871 he was thoroughly con-
versant with his profession as practiced
in his native land. His first employment
was at Elmira.N. Y.,buthesoonremoved

to Knoxvillc, Tenn., where he has resided
ever since. It is largely due to his efforts
that the Col. Perez Dickinson estate is
one of the finest in the south, for he was
in charge for ten years. In 1892 he
became superintendent of Xew Gray
Cemetery and at the same time embarked
in the florist business, building up a con-
siderable establishment. lie leaves a
widow and four children. Mrs. Hall
will continue the business underthe man-
agement of her daughter, Mrs. W. K.
Ryno.

SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE.

AdTertleements under this bead will be tnaerted at
the rat« of 10 cents a line (seven words) each Inser-
tion. Cash niufit accompany order. Plant adya. not
admitted under this bead.

Every paid subscriber to the AMXRICAN FLORIST
for the year I'.XJO Is entitled to a five-line want aj>v.
(situations only) free to be used at any time during
the year.

SITUATION WANTED- By a florist in private
place; competent W. care American Florist.

S^

ITDATION WANTBD-Byflorlst. aKe2i, onprWata
or commercial plRce ireneral greeDh-^use woik.
Florist, 90 Sixth Ave., New VorkCiiy.

SITUATION WANTKD-By florist, single; 9 years'
expHrlence 1" cut flowers and plants; capable of
taking cliarRe. Uef'Tcnces, 1 H A,

No 40 Akers Ave, .lohnstown. Pa.

SITUATION WANTEJ>-By a competent erower In
any line: marrlrd.po cbl dren; want permanent
place rather than hiah wiBes. Good referercea.
Address <. urt Kuehler. Dubuque, la.

SITUATION WANTBO-By a reMable florist as
for< m >n or to take full charge Llie-tlme exper-
ience. Engilsb, married, tlretclat-s referencec

Addroes C K. care American Florist. Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED-By gardener; mlddleaged;
life time experl nee Ingrowing flowers, fruits and
vegetables. MP-t of references. PrUate piece pre-
ferred. F F, fjsl Klmbarfc Ave.. Hyde hark, hlcago.

SITUATION WANTED-By Hrst class cut flower
grower, or all-around mai'. as working foreman;
15 years' experience: single Ouly ihose wanting an
up-to-date man need answer. Address

We&t, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-By florist and gardener;
good all-around grower; experlerjced In landecape
work, design work and letal! trade; single, temperate:
good leferencea Address Florist.

P. O. Box 153. North Chelmsford, Mass.

W

ANTED— Address of Louis Truxler, a practical
and ornamental florist

Thos B. Bull. Bakersfleld, Cal

W

ANTED— Boy to learn the greenhouse business of
the growing of cut flowers. Apply to

JoBN L WVLAND, De Haven Pa.

W

ANTED— A good fl irlst. single: competent of
handling palms ar>d ferns Address

U. K. llALLE, iA-i W. Madston St , Chicago.

WANTED-Man to take charge of section of roee
houst-8 under foreman: must be experienced.
Call or address (iEo. Keinbert,

3'ij Balmoral Avd.. Calcago.

WANTED— A competent man to act a-* manager of
t)5 I OtJ feet of glass In cut flowers Preseni fore-
man resigns on account of III health Address

E. UiPPARii, Youngstown. O.

WANTh-D— 'Iwo ihorough nuraer»men. in a com-
mercial place: accustomed to budding roses and
making cuttings of solt wooded shrubbery. Address
M. care American Florist, Chicago.

WANTKD—For a southern seed house, a practical
seedsman who thoroughly understands the
packet seed trade and well up on the bulk business.
Address, stntintr salary wanted and give references to
South, care American Florist, Chicago.

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IQR SALE-5[0 ft. Mnch black pipe, 4C per ft. 500 ft.
l!4-lDCh black pipe, t}C per ft.

J. W. Davis, Morrison. 111.

FOR SALE— Some extra good second-hand 3-lnch
pipe, at r.c per foot; also some 4 Inch. Secure It
while It lasts. W. H. Salter, Rochester, N r.

FOR SALE-Greenhouse containing tiOO feet of
glass with houce and barn In connection. Every-
thing In gi od oondlton and well stocked. One-fourth
cash, balance time. Fred Plagge, EUln. 111.

FOR SALE— Greenhouse bustness; best In this busy
city; plant of three houses well stocked with Held
carnations, fine; also mums, decorative and bedding
plants. Ve y cheap. Investigate- Health demands
a change. Address J. H. Conklin,

lOf. Youngs Ave , Jollet, 111.

FOR SALE-In Al condition, fully stocked. 5OO0 feet
of glass on four lots In best part of citv Well
established and doing good business. Cheap fuel and
no compellilon for sixty miles. Owner has other
buelnesB and can not give personal attention. Don't
answer unless you mean business Address

Illinois, care American Florist.

FOR SALK-Free fuel. &00U feet glass. Great chance
for tlorlsta or gardeners, Only $60(J cash. Account
sickness Write quick. Free Fcbl, care Am. Florlel.

Largest und most thorouyhly equipped green-
house plant in -North Dakota. Heated by hot
water, latest improved boiler less than a year old.
one ae.re of land, large and well established ship-
pine trade; situated iu theoenterof the Red River
Valley, two houses, 30x70 feet, pottintiand storase
shed KIO fe-t long. 100.000 pots. Price $1500; $1000
cash, bujant^e on time. For particulars address

E. S KNEELAWD, Hillsboro, N Dak.

FOR SALE

240 acres of land on Isthmus of Tehaunte-
pec, state of Vera Cruz, Mexico. For full
particulars write

ROLAND HUGHES.

846 New York Life BIdg. KANSAS CITY, MO.

FOR SALE

With 10 Year Lease,

One oi the best places
in Chicago.

Modern store with flue, iart^'e show hous*; front-
mi; 50 fe^'t on West Madisou street, opposite
Albany avenue. This is an ideal location, bein^
in the center of the best population on the West
Side. Everything js new and perfect, having
been built by rae, and for my owq use, less than
eight mouths ago. I also have one of the finest
delivery rigs inthe city. I will also lease, very
cheap for 10 years, one acre of land in Oak Part
and near Madison street: it is fine for growing
and is now planted with outdoor stock. My
health compels me to sacrifice my business and
go west and if you want a fine place and a money
maker, sec mine; it must be seen to be appreciated*.

T. J. CORBREY,

I409-I4II W. Madison St., CHICAGO.

^=POR SALE =

On western coast of Michigan, two lots, two
greenhouses, all modern appliances, in excellent
condition. Good business location. Good oppor-
tunity for energetic man. Price |2,20U.O0. Write
for particulars.

For sale or rent, near Erie. Pa., lot 100x150. large
two story dwelling and four greenhous-^s almost
new. Good glass and weil heated. Excellent
business local ion. Price $2,000.00, easy payments.
Write for particulars.

Any of the above named properties is a fine bar-
gain, and those desiring to purchase will do well
to communicate with us. These are only a few of
the properties that we have for sale and leasing.

SMITH & SMITH,

p. 0. Box 869. 345 Sixth Ave., PITTSBURG. PA.

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FOR SALE

(Making a Change in our Method

of Heating, We Offer the

following Boilers

For Sale:

One No. 8 Furman brick sot hot water
Boiler. Keen in use four months, as good
as new. Price $3i5.

One Ko. 6 Furman brick set hot water
Boiler. In use five months, as good as
new. Price $140.

One No. 8 Furman brick set hot water
Boiler. In use three seasons^. In first-
class condition. Price $200.

One No. 7 Furman brick set hot water
Boiler. In us" live seasons. In good order
every way. Price $150.

One No. 7. Furman brick set Boiler,
steam or hot water. lu'use 6 seasons. In
good order. Price $100.

All of these Boilers are in the best con-
dition. Shaking grates in all. Have ju&t
been taken out to make room for two large
boilers. Will deliver F. O. B. Richmond.

ADDRESS

W. A. HAMMOND,

107 East Broad St.,

1484

The American Florist.

July 7,

Port Cbesler, N. Y,

Vice-president Wm. Anderson presided
at the June meeting of the Westchester
County Gardeners' Association at which
Charles Adcock exhibited specimens of
Henderson's New York lettuce which for
size rivaled anything ever seen here. The
annual excursion was arranged to take
place Wednesday, July 18, the invitation
of Thos. Meehan & Sons to visit their
nurseries and then Fairmount Park, Phila-
delphia, having been accepted. Train
leaves Port Chester at 5:55 a. m ; West
23rd street. New York, 7:25 a. m., via
Pennsylvania K. R. for Philadelphia. A
general invitation to all gardeners in this
section is extended, to accompany the
Westchester county gardtners on this
outing. Full information may be had by
addressing the secretary.

John W. Duncan.

Bloo.mington, III.— A. Washburn &
Son are pushing things along. This sea-
son's addition to their glass consists of a
carnation house 35x140 and a house
12x180 for miscellaneous stock They
are also extending their store 22x.''.3feet.

Whol^ale power/\arK5J5

CINCINNATI, July 5.

Rmm, Bride 2,

Bridesmaid -

" Meteor J

" Perle -

Oftnutlons ■

" fancy 1

Gladiolus

Callas U

Stocks

Sweet peas

Tuberoses , ,

Smllai ".

Adlantnin

Common ferns ^

Uarrlall S

AsparaKUB

8t. Lodip Julys

Roses Bride. Bridesmaid. Kalserln 3.

Meteor 3

" Perle 2

Carnations, common

fancy 1

Bweet peas-

Ismene Lilies 4

Bmllax 12

Adiantnm ■

AsparaKUB ^■

Hollyhocks

MILWAUEBI Julys.

Boies, Beaaty, long per dot.

•* " medium " " 1 50@

" " short ■■ " .60®

" Bride. Bridesmaid. 4

" Meteor 4.

" KalserlD *>

Carnations, ordinary 1

fancy 2.

Lily of the valley

Auratums lilies

Adlantom

Common ferns

Smllax

AsparaKTiB

Oalax leaves

Sweet Peas

PiTTSBCRG, Julys.

Rosea, Beaaty, fancy 30.

extra 12.

No. 1 »

'• " culls ;i

" Bride. Bridesmaid 2.

*> Me»,»or, 2

" Perle 2

Ouslu 'i

Carnations, ord'nary

" fancy 1

Lily of the valley 2

Harrlsll 8

Hweet peas

Daisies

Smllax 12

Gladiolus 2.

Adianium

Asparagus. 35

Sprengerll

Dagger Ferns lOOC. S2 00

Asters 1

Denver. July 4.

RORes, Beauty, select 20

" " ordinary 8

" Bride. Bridesmaid 4

'* Meteor 5

'* Perle, Woutton 4

Carr'*tlon8. ^Tdlnary, 1

" fancy 2

lilly of the valley

Cailas

Harrlsll

Sweet peas

Asparagus

Smllax .'

Ferns

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1 Orchid flowers.

ROSEBANK,"

CINCINNATI.

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N. B. It is particularly re-
quested that the stock here
offered be not confused with
similar stock offered by com-
mission dealers at lower pri-
ces, which has been shipped
from New York. Rosebank
Orchids are never sold through
commission dealers.

Shipments made direct from greenhouses, T
insuring fresh and perfect blooms. ^

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(IN VARIETY)

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Everything in the

CUT FLOWER

line.

and a
complete line of

WIRE WORK,

the kind
that will give satisfaction,

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

HOLTON & HUNKEL CO.,

P. O. Box inj iniir^

■It oToa iim i r olioli

CUT FLOWERS.

. . Shipping orders receive prompt
and carefol attention.

C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis.

NEW CROP

T- v^" Northern Ferns

NciW REiDY, 50cts. per lOCO. L.\URF,L KKS-
TOU.VIMG. 4c to 6j piT jaril. lie^t k<>oi1s iilways.

CROWL FERN CO., Nillington, Mass.

Please mention the A merican F-ori^i ivhen iLrniug

FLORISTS*^*^

IF you have made any change in your firm
name or address, please send us your
corrected business card so that you may be
properly listed in next year's edition of our
directory. Send also particulars of any
additions you may have made to your estab-
lishment, either t;reenhouses or land.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 324 Dearborn St.. Chicago.

f

J. B. DEAMUD

WFiolesale
Commission Florist,

51 Wabash Ave., GHIGflGO.

Please mention the Aynerican Fiorzst 'ivfien :

riling.

PETER REINBERG,

Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers.

500.000 FEET OF GLASS.

Headquarters for American Beauty.

Carnations, Blooms and Cuttings.

51 Wabash Ave.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

BOSTON FERN ^^.

L. 11. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass.

Your Advertisement

will transact business 365 days in the year, working 24 hours per day, with
all the best purchasers in the United States and Canada, if placed in

The Best Drummer. THc AfTierican Flon'st.

tgoo.

The American Florist.

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ALL r* XI il

Roses

FLOWERS

IN
SEASON

Carnations

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When you want them.
As you like them.

E. C. AMLING,

Wholesale Cut Flowers,

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32-34-36 Kandolph St.

CHICAGO.

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!nii!r.3>T!o'jl'-fftDotpo.p9ipj!ooV'ri!c..jjo"o'(oaVotDoiocr?tvTio^iC5'c5iM b

McKellar & Winterson's

Modern Supply House.

We hav e a fine as ortment of

BASKETS ^"r" SCHOOL CLOSINGS

and. offer same at greatly reduced prices.

'pecial attention given to assortments, $5.00, $10.00
and up. Parties leaving selection to us will be sure of
fitting notliing but strictly good standard styles, as we
ave no other.

Give us your order now together with your needs in

CUT FLOWERS.

^ McKELLAR & WINTERSON, wa^Vs^h' I've.. CHICAGO. c»

Carnation Blooms '

In tnlimited Quantities

SHIPPED TO ALL POINTS.

Chicago Carnation Co., iJl""-

WEiy^HP-ANp RISCH

j We are large Growers and [
(Shippers of CUT FLOWERS]

ALE FLORISTS

GEO. REINBERG,

Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers.

BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

All Stock iit lowest market rates. Send iu your
orders.

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Seen by New Firms:

AMERICAN FLORIST ADVTS.

Wbol^'jale flower/arK^

CHICAGO. July 0.

KoBei, Besnty, extra long sterna
30 Inch
24 '•

20 " "

15 "
■ 12 "

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Perle 3.0O® 5.00

Meteor 3.00® 5.00

La France 4 00® 6.00

Golden Gate ij.OO® s OO

Liberty tl.CO® 8.00

Carnations "5® l.OD

fancy 150

Lily of the valley 3.00® 6.0O

MlgDonette , 2.0U(a) ti.OO

Uai"rlsll 10.00®15 00

t'allas 8.00®10.(J0

Sweet peas -10

Adlantom 50® 1.00

Common femj .15

Fancy ferns .20

Smllal,- . 12 50«16.00

Asparanus 50.00(3.60.00

64 WABASH AVE.
CHICAGO

8. R. Cor. Wabash Ave. and Randolph St.

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& Washburn

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Gut Flowers

WboleAale Dealers and
Growers of

GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL.

A. L. RANDALL ^

Wholesale Florist

Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wuh>
Ing^ton St., Chicago.

Write for special quotations on large orders.

WHOLESALE DEALEB IN

GROWER OF ROSES. CUT FLOWERS.

J.A.6UDL0NG,

37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO, ILL

Mention the American Florist.

Benthey & Co.

F. F. BENTHEY, Manager,

Wholesale Commission Florist

41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO.

I^^Consignments solicited

1. G. PRINCE & CO.

Wholesale Guv Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Agents tor the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special att«ntl0I
paid to shipping orders.

76 & 78 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHIOAQ*.

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Wholesale Cut Flowers

S04 LIBERTY ST. 'PHONE 2107.

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CONSIGNMENTS

SOLICITED.

Florists' Supplies

Please mention the American Florist.

1486

The American Florist.

J^^h 7.

Samuel I. PennocK.

Wholesale Florist,

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street,

.PHILADELPHIA, PA.

AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES.

UCKING THE SUMMER WE WII.I, BE OPEN FKOM 7:30 A. M. TO 6:00 P. M.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND.

BOSTON...

FLOWEHS

Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies.

■a?lo^ I^lM-tfli y»-i«ll^<a.

&T :Bx-OKrft«lelcl. (St., :BOS1*OPf, IWI.A.«SSS<

CITY HALL GUT FLOWER MARKET

9 Chapman Place, 15 Province Street,

9 BOSTON, MASS.

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

— WELCH BROS., Solo Agents tor FREVSTEDTS' Imr

Script Letters.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

NOTICE: WELCH BROS., Sole Agents tor FREVSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, S2. 00 x>a'

Script Letters. $4.00 per lOO.

Wholesale Florists,

Always on Hand:

CARNATIONS.

BRIDESMAIDS.

BRIDES.

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j7 JOBBERS IN

^^^FLORISTS'

SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.

84 Hawley Street. BOSTON.

H.G.BERNING

Wholesale riorist,

SUCCESSOR TO

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO....

J 322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

The Cincinnati
Cut Flower Co.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS.

416 Walnut St..

CINCINNATI, 0.

Consignments Solicited.
Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

SHIPPING LIBELS '^

• Cut Flowers

Printed in two colors on gummed
paper; your card. etc.. in black and
leaf adopted by the S. A. P. in red.
Very attractive. Price per 500, $2.85;
per 1000, J4.60. Send for samples

ELECTRO or THIS UAF. POSTPAID, $1.25.

American Florist Co.,

^^_. CHICAQO.

It ii good business policy
to mention the

...AMERICAN fLORIST

whpn vou writp t.o an ftdvortiser.

Wbol^ale ffower/\arK^

PHILADKLPHIA, July 1.

Bo«e«.Tes 1 COS 2.00

•• extra 3.00® 4 00

Beauty, extra lu 00<&li 00

flrstB a no® 8.00

GamatlonB 2j® 75

fancy I.IOS 1.50

Lily of the valley 2 OU® 4.l)u

AiparaguB ;ft nog 5'' 00

Bmllai 13 51&I6.00

Adiantnm fO® 76

Sweet Peas 15a .30

Boston. July 3.

Bosea. Beauty, extra M 00®2j 00

" " mealuoi - - 4 UU)» ti UO

CUllB 1.00(9 2(10

Bride. Brldesmaia. Meteor 51® 3 00

extra ;i lOffl 5 00

Kalaerln B.Oiffl S.dO

Carnauona 50® \M

Lily of the vaUey 3 01® 4 00

LonKltiorums 4 (ill® K 00

?wettpea, 10(9 16

Bmllai 10.00(S12.00

AapaiaguB 50. (V)

Hardy lerns .23

^^^l^fSTERt*
'y,r*i^ YORK

GIVE

US

A

TRIAL.I

WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of
Seasonable Flowers in Stock.

Wholesale Com-
mission Florist,
481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.

Also Dealer In Florist*' gupplles & Wire Designs.

WM. F. KASTING,

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

U22 PINE STREET.

^ ST. LOUIS, MO.

VfA complete line of Wire Designs.

Please menfion the Arnertcan Flortst when writing

Woodroffe & Bernhelmer,

Wholesale Florists

1604 LUDLOW STREET,

Phone i-43~6g-A. PHILADELPHIA.

Coa8ig:ninents Solicited.

LEO. NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist,

N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS.

^°^?Hrr^"^». D PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Consignments ol Choice Valley and Roses solicited.

Geo, M. Moss,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Long Distance Phone 1-41-26 D.

Consignments ol Roses. Carnations, Violets solicilMl.

CHAS. B. STAHL

Wholesale Florist,

a 5. nth St., Telephone 63-64. PIULADELPIIU.

Orders by mall, telegraph or telephone will
receive prompt attention.

ConslimmentB of good stock solicited.

...GEO. M. KELLOGG...

'"""'i'n'r'w'e'si: Cut Flowers

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 PLACB

JOHN B. FERGUSON,

Wholesale Florist,

6515 Fifth AvOp PITTSBURG^ PA.

Long Distance 'Phone 2985.

Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets,
Solicited.

J. M. COHEN, Florist,

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

22 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1487

TOP GRADE

Carnations

BEAUTIES,
BRIDES,
BRIDESiyiAIDS,
METEORS.

JL,11>' otr tlie Vcjllo^"

JOHN I. RAYNOR,

49 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

Telephone No. 199K MadtHon Sqaare.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Commission Florists.

JUNE SPECIALTIES.

Telephone 2065 Madison Sqr. 42 WCSt 28ttl St., NEW YORK CITY.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.

Wholesale Florist,

New Telephone No. 1803 Madison Square.

43 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

GHORMLEY & PERKINS,

Wholesale FlrwflC^-fc^

Commission | l\Jl loLo^

'^'EsuwiSS.Tt'ir' 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

Prepared to handle large or email conelKnnientB of cut tlowers to RTOwers
advantage. Telephone 2200 JVladiKon ^(Jllare.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.
51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square.
Price list on application.

'Please mention the A merican Flo> lit when wn'tin^.

THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN
NEW YORK CITY FOR

Violets % Carnations.

CROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It
will be to your advantage.

WM. H. GUNTHER.

.... 30 West 29th Street.

New Telephone No. 551 Madison Square.

Please Mention the American Florist.

FRANK MILLANGs

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,

408 E. 34lh Streat,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

Telephone 299 Madison Square.

N. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry.
Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
Kvery Momlns:

■E8IRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT
FOR ADVERTISING.

JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary.

Please Mention The American Florist.

MOORE, tlENTZ & NASH,

Wholesale Cmnniission Florists,

119 and 121 W. 23d St..

NEW YORK CITY.
Tblephone 733— 18th.
Chnlceat Stock Shlpued on a Commlsalon.

Choice Carnations

Choice Roses .^ J*

At rooms of N. Y.
Cut Flower Co.

Traendly & Schenck

NEW YORK CITY

New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq.

38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange

Wbol^^ale flower/\arl^fe

NKW TORE, July 3

Bosei, Beauty select ?i. 00^25 00

medium 4.00® i; 00

culls 50® 2 00

Bridesmaid, Bride. Meteor 35® 1 00

Select 3 00® i 00

Carnations 609 1 00

Lily of the valley .-. 2 ft® 2 60

Sweet peas... per ICO bunches .26^ 53

UarrlBll 2. 00® i 00

Cattleyas 20.00<a:B 00

Gladioli 2 OOm 6 00

Asters 1.00® 1.50

Auratum lilies tJ.OO® 3 (10

Bmllax 8.00@12 00

A*p»rR(ro« 35 00®36.00

" Sprengerll.per doz. bunches .T5S1 CO
Adlantum 60 .75

BUFFALO, .luly 5.

Boses, Beauty I5.00®30 00

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 3.00® t' 00

" Perle, NlphetoB 3 00

Kalserln •; no

Carnations 1 CO® 2 00

Lily of the vaUey 3 IXi® 4 00

Sweet peas .25

Harrlsll 10 00

Smllal 16 00®20 00

Adlantum 1 00® l.2i

Hardy ferns, Qalax leaves 20® 26

Asparagus 60.0U®76.00

TheNewYork Gut Flower Go.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,

112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Telephone 733-l8th. NEW YORK.

CONSIOHMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Ordsri.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,

^9^o^Is,^l^ Wholesale Florist.

39 W. 28th St., NEW YORK.

KOSE« .SBIPPED

to :ill points.

Price I ist on
Application

MILLANG & CO.

Commission Florists

48 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square.
Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited.

We've thousands of readers and hun-
dreds of advertisers. Each helps the other.

ford Bros...

j< ^Wholesale Florists

ni West 30th street. NEW YORK.

Consignments Solicited. Phone, 157 Madison Sq.

Julius Lang

S3 West 30tli Street, NEW YORK,

ROSES. CARNATIONS. VALLEY.

CHOICE .SUIVIMER S,TOCK.

Telephone 280 Madison Square.

Tliere Are Buyers

For :ill kinds of ^ood stock

advertised in..

THE AMERICAN FLORIST ^

J.K.ALLEN'S

POPULAR WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWER HOUSE

At the new address, 106 West 28th St., New York City, draws the crowd. Consignments carefully handled
and well sold. Excellent facilities. J- J- J- J- Telephone 197 Madison Avenue.

EDWARD C. HORAN,

^T ^^^Test SJ^tla Street,

Telephone 421 Madison Square.

CUT
FLOWERS
AT
WHOLESALE.

1488

The American Florist.

July 7,

The gBBb TRflDB.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

AlBERT MCCULLOl-GH. Pres ; F. W. BOLGIANll,

Vloe-PreB.; 8. V. Willard, Wethersfleld, Conn .
8eo'; and Treaa.

The pea crops east and north will be
looked over and rogued the coming two
weeks.

Dutch houses report a favorable out-
look for harvesting the best crop of bulbs
in recent years.

Abram Aonew, father of H. C. Agnew,
of Agnew, Cal , died at his residence,
Santa Clara, Cal , June 20.

Cool spring weather has been favor-
able for the potato crop generally, but
the drought has hurt it in the northwest.

On[ON seed crop prospects in Califor-
nia have improved. Some effects of the
blight have disappeared and a fair crop
seems assured. Spinach bad.

The Iowa Seed Co., of E)es Moines, will
shortly erect a three-story building
32.'c66, well located for side-trackage, to
facilitate the handling of their business.

Detroit.

JUNE CLOSED WITH U.NPRECEDENTED
ACTIVITY IN THE FLOWEK STORKS —
WEDDINGS AND COMMENCEMENTS MADE
TRADE HEAVY. — PRESENT CONDITIONS
DIFFERENT. — CLUB ENJOYS AN EXCUR-
SION.—LAST MEETING DEVOTED TO COAL
DISCUSSION.

Summer conditions have suddenly set-
tled down upon us, but the wind-up of
the season was conspicuous for an extra-
ordinary activity occasioned by the
many weddings and school commence-
ments that marked the two last weeks
of June. It wasadailyrush to fill orders,
and flowers of all kinds were speedily
used up. The local carnation growers,
who only the week before threatened the
retailers that they would load their
wagons, parade the streets, and sell their
flowers for 10 cents a dozen, were unable
to fill orders at good prices. Roses, too,
were scarce, especially Beauties; many
more of them could have been sold if
obtainable. Pneonies were grand and
their season was prolonged till nearly
July. At present roses are still scarce
owing to the enrly planting of new stock
by most of the growers. Carnations are
good and more than sufficient to meet
the limited demand now prevailing.

Our last club meeting was devoted to
the consideration and discussion of the
cooperative purchase of coal, and a com-
mittee was appointed to confer with the
dealers to ascertain the prices at which
deliveries could be made the coming
season. It was found that about 4,000
tons was the probable consumption by
florists in and about this town. The
responses made by the few dealers so far
approached indicate a difficulty to get a
special price owing to the constant
changes ia freight rates, which are at
present impossible to determine for fall
deliveries. The matter will be followed
up, however, and if any advantage arises
from the plan it will be adopted.

An outing enjoyed by thirteen members
of the club took place on June 2S. Leav-
ing Detroit in the morning on the new
and elegant steamer Tashmoo, a pleas-
ant trip was made to Algonac, a summer
resort on the St. Clair river, arriving
there at 12 o'clock After dinner at the
Kiverview Hotel the party was divided
into pairs and furnished with fishing

equipments. Indians from Walpole
Island rowed them along the shore in
search of fish. This fascinating sport
was indulged in till after (i o'clock, when,
after a fair division of the catch, a grand
fish supper was served, enlivened by
short speeches. The return trip was
made by trolley car via Mount Clemens,
arriving home about midnight. It was
the first experience of some of the boys
at fishing, but their success was so
flattering and the enjoyment so great
that already another trip of the kind is
planned for the near future.

Chas. Schaible is busy renovating his
new store and building a conservatory
at the rear.

Brei tmeyers are rebuilding three houses,
each 20x65 feet, on their Mack avenue
place.

Recent visitors: Chas. B. Weathered,
New York; C. Nail, Davton, O ; S. S.
SkiHeUky, Philadelphia; Daniel B Long,
Bullilo; C. W. Ward, (tueens, L. I.

J. F. S.

are in somewhat short supply. Carna-
tions hold their own at from $1 to $1.50
per hundred. Sweet peas have taken a
tumble to themselves and the supply is
now nearer to the demand.

The funeral of L. M. Rumsey, the man-
ufacturer, on Sunday, called for a large
amount of flowers, which were purchased
largely in the West End. Ellison &
Tesson received the Rum'ey family order.
Dr. Wm. Trelease of the Missouri
Botanical Garden, has returned from his
trip to New York, as has also R. J.
Mohr. M.

St. Louis.

TRADE DOWN TO THE USUAL PROPORnONS
AT THIS SEASON —ABSENCE OF SOCIAL
ACTIVITY THE CAUSE.

Trade is rather quiet this week. The
weather has been extremely hot and good
stock very scarce. A great many society
people left this week for their summer resi-
dences which, together with an almost
total absence of weddings, are causes for
business falling ofl. Roses are coming in
a little better than last week, but Bridts

Nashua, N. H.

A. Gaedeke & Co. never do things by
halves and when they concluded to
rebuild their houses they did so in a
manner to meet all the modern require-
ments, as well as the approved methods
of the up-to-date florists. Their new
store needs to be seen to be appreciated.
It is both an attractive and well
appointed floral establishment.

Geo. E Buxton is adding a carnation
house 20x135 to his already extensive
greenhouse plant. Asa carnation grower
Mr. Buxton is pre-eminently successful,
and may well rank among the foremost
growers in New England. It goes with-
out saying that the best varieties are
being grown on his place. Three seed-
lings of his own may be heard from some
day. Mr. Buxton has removed his store
to 133 Main street. Modem and up-to-
date in all its appointments, Nashua
may well boast of its two floral stores.

CINERAI&IA-CAI.CEOI.ARIA--FANSY

Cineraria. James' Giunt strain, the finest stmin olr^^ed, per packi-t, 3!ic: '2 tr. okt.. P5c; tr. pkt.. $1.00.

Ca'ceofaria, .James' Giant strain, unsurpassed; '2 trade pasliet. 30c; trade paeliet 60c

Pansy, .JoUnsou ,V Stolces' Kinsly strain, comprises all the siant sort* of intrit; per packet, 25c; Vi

trade packet. 3Uc; trade packet. SOc; per oz.. $.^00.
Asparagus Sprengeril, 100 seeds, SOc; per lOOO seeds, {1.00.

Write for quotation? on Early Porcine Bulb^.

JOHNSON & STOKES, s»dsmen.2I7 and 219 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa.

FRESH FERN SPORES.^

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra lar^e package of fresh Spores, sufficient for 3000 plants,
with full cultural directions, postpaid for $1.00.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

NOTICE.

'We are now ready to sive you LOWEST
estimiitps for FIRST-cluss stock of
Freesias. Harrisii. Dallas Romans Paper White Nar-
cissus Hyacinths, Tulips, Van Sions, Japan
Longiflorum, Azaleas. Etc
Send us Mst and we will gi\e figures. Address
H. H. BER6ER & CO.. (Est. 78) 47 Barclay St . N.Y.

FRUIT AND FLOWER PLATES

Seed Packets and Supplies of all kinds for
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN

SB1TI3 ^Oli. FmCE LIST.
Btook Cuts. lOc. per square Inch. Ensravlng by all
processes. PrlntlnK and Lltbo^aphlng. Illustrated
Catalogues a specialty.

VREPENBUR6 & CO., Rocliester, N. Y.

Die Bindekunst

Einzigc Special Zeitschrift der

Welt fur BLUMENBINDEREI.

Probenommern omsonst.
Abonnement JO M. jahrlich.

J. OLBERTZ, Bindekunst Verlag,

ERFURT, DEUrSCHLAND.

ESTABLISHED 1802

S

SEEDS

We have still left some fresh seeds of
th'- fiillowin^ Paluis in line condilion:

KENTIA FORSTERIANA, per KOO. W CO; 5000 to
10 ODO at *1.=>0; 10,000 and over al $3.00.

.\lso CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS in assorted
sizes. 3 lbs. to 12 lbs., at $8.00 per 103 lbs.,
while unsold.

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANOT STREET. NEW YORK

^o';:i CARNATIONS

^^^der^ booked tiow for fall delivery.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven! Mich.

rgoo.

The American Florist.

1489

VAUGHAN'S LIST OF SEASONABLE SEEDS

...Fl*or'*..
r^lorlstas' Use.

PRIMULA SINENSIS FIVIBRIATA, (Chinese Primroses)

250
seeds.

Afba. pure white % -50

Chiswick R»d. l)right red 50

Kermesina Solendent. crimson .5U
Atrosanguinea, liri'^Iilest deep

rpd 50

Alba Uagnifica snow white, of

exet'Ueiit rnrrn and nabit. . .50
Peachblotsom. beautiful wliite

with piiil< hue 50

1000

seeds.

tl.50

1.75

1.75

1 70

l.TO

251
seeds.

Blue. It clfar sl<y-blue $ .50

New Upright Deeb Velvety Red . .50

Rosea, bright pink 35

Mont Blanc, new, large, pure

riiiU-white flowers 50

Striata, white and lilac striped .35
PRIMULA Mixed, n splendid

variety ■» or.., $3.00;

25

1000

seeds.

$1.70

1.75

1.25

VAUQHAN'S COLUMBIAN CINERARIAS.— This is a mixture of the finest English,
Krt-ncli and Gerinsin str-iins; the flowers are very large, from 7to 9 inches in circumfer-
ence and in the most brilliant colors. Per T. pkt., about 1000 seeds, 50c; 3 pkts. lor $1.25.

CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA.— Our mi.x'ture is composed of the choicest selections of
the tigered, marked, spotted and variegated vaiieties and we know it will give entire
satisfaction. Trade pkt. (1000 seeds), .50c.

VAUQHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PANSY M'XTURB.— The finest Pansy Mixture in
existence, as all Ilorists who have seen or used it can tell you. Price per oz., $10.00; Jb
oz., $1.50; trade pkt., SOc

VAUQHAN'S QIANP PANSY MIXTURE.— For those who wish large flowers, this is
the best mixture that can be h;irJ. It is composed of all the separate colors of Giant
Trimardeau. the Giant Bugnot and Cassier, and stveral other special strains. Price per
oz., $4.00; ig 0/.., 60c; trade packet, 25c.

For list of separate varieties, see our Florist Catalogue. Copy mailed on application

ASPARAGUS SPRENQERII, 50c piT 100, $4.50 per 1000 seeds.

>'Hii|;hin*s International Prliuala M.xture. This mix-
ture le composed of the most salable colors of Slnu'e Flowering Chi-
nese Primulas, the best whites, plolis and reds, with a sprlnfeUng of
other c >lorH, enough to give a large variety of colors, the most Impor-
tant shades predominating It contains some of the above mentioned
QIant sorts, some Fern leivPd. some blue: also some with dark leaves
and stems Pkt,. I^^O seeds, 50c; 5 pkts , (1760 seeds,) $2; perl-ltjoz.,82 50.

Bambio Cane Stakes —Per 100, 75c; 260, $1 25; 1000, $4.00, f. o. b. Chicago.
Rose Grower Bone Meal — The best for florists' use. It is ground fine, hence

is quick a.-ting. .50 lbs., $1.00: 100 lbs , »2.0ii; '200 lbs.. !i3..50.
Van Reyper's Glaring Points. — Per box of 10(0. 60c: jiostage lOc extra.
Mas'ici.- Hett'T than putty: per gallon, $1.25; 0 gallons, $6.50. One gallon

covers '290 running feet (one side).

CHICAGO,

S4-Se RANDOLPH STREET.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

NEW YORK,
14 BARCLAY STREET.

XXX STOCK

For Immediate Shipments.

CY.LAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM-

Fiuest strain in the world. Now ready to
ship; a splendid stock of plants in four frut-
colors, red, white, pink, and white with car-
mine eye, from 2H-inch pots, $5 CO per 100;
$40.00 per 1000. '250 at the 1000 rate.

CINERARIA HYSRIDA MAXIMA GRANDIFLORA and
Maxima Granaiflora Nana, strain superb in
every w:iy, from Hats, trans plan I i'd, $1.75 per
10O: $15.00 per 1000 '-50 at the 1000 rate..

ALL STOCK GUARANTEED A No. I.

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsbjrg, Pa.

NEW DAHLIAS^^

Laffjest and most complete collection of
new and superior varieties true to name.
Write for special prices on list of wants.
Also High Grade Mixed Dahlias and Oahliat
under Separate Colors.

W, r. PEACOCK. Atco. N. J.

SMILAX,

PANSIES

WORTH
RAISING

SMALL PLANTS ALL SOLD. None
left but ll.iwering plants from
Held at $2 00 PER 100 and up.

O. SOLTAU d. CO..

iOO Grant Ave.

JEltSEY CITY, N. J.

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 advertiiing
medium of the hiehest class.

Moller'a Deutsche Gartner Zeitung ii published
weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription $3.00
per annum, including postage. Sample oopieifree.

ROSES and CANNAS.

Am. Beauties, 3-iuch, J6.r0 per 100. Pres. Caruot,

3-inch, $6.00 per 100. Souv. de Wootton, 4-mch,

$7.00 per 100.
Paul Bruant. deep red; Chas. He'^derson; A.

Ferrier, bronze; F. Vaughan; started plants,

$6.00 per 100.

ROBERT F. TESSON. West Forest Park, St Louis.

Please mevtjou the .4 met rca*i F/^rt's/ when wrtlit'e

$1.50 per 100, $15 per 1000.

Asparagus Plumosus,

Fiom 3-in, Po*S,

Ready July 'Sth,

$6 per 100, $50 per 1000.

You wilt malie no mistake in sending me your
order; this stock is of the same high quality as
that furnished lust season. Samples furnished to
new customers if desired.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

Please mention the American Florist when wtittiig.

Per 100

ii^'§lfe:-]fc- ' i Circulation

SMILAX.

Fine plants. 2-in. pots 1000, $8.00; 1.00

ACD&D&niC * Sprengerii. 3-inch pot 3.00

«orHnHUUO( piumosus Nanus 4.00

Primroses. July 1, Chinese, Forbesi, Obconica,

Grandiflora and Rosea 2.00

Pansy seed, large- flows ring $4.00 per oz.

CASH PLEASE

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM

DEI.AWABE. O.

Piease mention the .A merican Ftorisl whe- wtiting.

iiliiiii l/ie .I'lie

CARNATIONS!

F. Corner & Sons Co.,

LA FAYETTE. IND.

which

IN BEST
....VARIETIES

WM. MURPHY

Wholesale Carnation Grower

station F. CINLINN<VII, 0HI9.

Circulates

The actual paid circulation of the
American Florist is, we believe, the
largest in its class. The contents
are of real present value and are
preserved for reference. Advertisers
who use regularly our columns estab-
lish permanent business with the best
trade in the United States.

SPECIALTIES

PtOSES, rrom ^Inob pots.

CARNATIONS, for all deUvery.
CHKYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

Pncealow. Send tor list. VIOLETS.

WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKIUU. N. Y.

PUa^e mention the Amei lea" Fl -ust u^hen 'criling.

THE VERY FINEST STOCK OF

IVORY'MUMS

S'^.OO per 100, $17.50 per 1000.

2500 ready in prime condition for this and next
week's plants. "2000 for later plaating. Your
money back if not Al.

HENRY EICnnOLZ. riorlst, Waynesboro, Pa.

14fe0

The American Florist.

July 7,

The Nursery Tmije.

AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN.

Thko J. Smith, Pres.; N. W. Hale, Vloe-Pre».i
QiiuBOE C. 8EAGKB. Rocheeter. N. T.. Seo'y.

Business has this year continued con-
siderably further into the summer than
is usual.

Geo. C. Atwood, of Geneva, is now
in charge of New \ ork's San Jose scale
department.

There is a strong movement toward
reforesting denuded areas with catalpas
for commercial purposes.

Silas Wilson says that he is booking
many orders for the McPike grape for
fall and spring delivery.

The nursery stock of Southern Bros.,
in Wood county, West Virginia, has been
sold to A. S. Dyke for $12,705 at bank-
ruptcy sale.

A. Branson, the New Sharon, la., nur-
seryman, has been nominated for con-
gress upon the prohibition ticket in the
sixth district ot his state.

At Corinth, la., the Corinth Nursery
Company has been incorporat'-d with
$50,000 capital stock by A. C. Necke,
Ada Necke and A. .\. Hill.

There was a great gathering of
horticultural enthusiasts at College
Station, Tex., July 3 to G, the Arkansas,
Oklahoma and Texas societies being in
joint session.

The original Concord grape vine still
thrives upon the estate ol the originator,
E \V. Bull, at Concord, Mass., which
has been purchased by Mrs. Daniel
Lothrop and preserved as a memorial to
the man and his work.

Right to a mechanic's lien, says the
Chicago Daily News, for the improve-
ment of grounds by enrichment of the
soil, planting flowers, shrubs, trees, etc.,
without making any structure thereon,
except a rustic bridge of slight import-
ance, is denied in Nanz vs. Cumberland
Gap Park Company (Tenn ), 47 L R. A.
273, where the statutes clearly contem-
plate such liens shall be created only by
the erection of some building.

Philadelphia.

HOT weather meeting OF THE CLUB. —

the chief sportsman dissertates
UPON bis hobby. — assurances of a

BIG convention PARTY.— WILL TSAVEL
IN A SPECIAL TRAIN. — ANOTHER BOWL-
ING TROPHY.

The July meeting of the Florists' Club,
held last Tuesday evening, was a hot
weather aflair, as the attendance was
limited to the faithful. The event of the
evening was the address of John Westcott
on "Kindling Convention Enthusiasm."
His remarks had not been put to paper,
as intended, as on account of a busy
season he had not time to do so. He,
however, in his usual happy style, set
forth his ideas as to what draws the
crowd. Some go to hear and discuss the
papers read, some to see the trade
exhibits, some on account of the good
company they are sure to find there and
to see, perhaps, a city and section of the
country they have not visited before.
But all who attend are out for a good
time, and the side issues, the entertain-
ments and the attractions of the bowling
and shooting contests, he thinks, have as
much to do with getting but a full attend-
ance as does Smith's paper on how to

kill mealy bug or Jones' essay on the
higher education and the elevation of the
business. He hopes that as many as can
will come to the convention by way of
Philadelphia and join the party here, to
go with us by special train the balance of
the distance. To all who will stop over
here for a couple hours and stretch their
limbs he guarantees to give something
that will arouse their enthusiasm to con-
cert pitch and send them on their journey
in a merry mood. There will be about
200 delegates from this city who will
have a special train with decorated cars
and everything up-to-date.

The subject for the next club meeting is
to be the best cool room methods for
keeping flowers. H. C. Geiger, of the
Floral Exchange, is to be the essayist.
Some new members were elected and
others proposed for action next month.
There was on exhibitian a magnificent
silver vase given by the Floral Exchange
of Philadelphia and Edgely. This is
donated by the firm to the Florists'
National Bowling League as a trophy to
be bowled for at the annual tournaments
until it has been won twice by the same
club, when it is tobecome their property.
It is called the Oueen of Edgely Bowling
Trophy, named \n honor of the new rose,
the pink .\merican Beauty. The vase
stands thirty-two inches high and is of
beautiful design.

Business is very quiet; good flowers are
exceedingly scarce.

Jacob Becker sailed for Europe on
Saturday last. K.

hence one may see some imposing build-
ings in place of the present ruins. Not-
withstanding the calamity, business has
been brisk all along, while the outlook
for the coming fall is decidedly encourag-
ing.

A. Washburn & Son have com-
menced making extensive alterations and
improvements about their greenhouse
plant. A new house 35x140, intended
for carnations, will soon be in course of
erection. It is Mr. Washburn's intention
to grow carnations more extensively as
the demand, both from his wholesale
and retail trade, has more than kept up
with the supply. He will likewise grow
more roses, two houses, each lSxl50
being now especially equipped for that
purpose. Besides the improvements
about the greenhouses, their fjower store
on Main street will also undergo repairs
and alterations, chief of which is the
extension of the store proper bv thirty
feet, while the conservatory in the rear
will be somewhat remodeled and im-
proved.

W. T. Hempstead, as usual, has no
complaints to make. Business has proved
all that could possibly be desired, bed-
ding stock of aU gradis selling out clean.
Mr. Hempstead will give his houses a
thorough overhauling.

Miss Emma F. Washburn, daughter of
A. Washburn, was recently married to
Henry H. EdmumU, superintendent of
schools at Atlanta, III. The young
couple have the best wishes of their
many friends in and out of the trade.

Bloomington, 111.

It is a sad, gloomy and most desolate
spectacle that presents itself to the view
of the stranger upon arriving in this
town. Five business blocks in the very
heart of the city have been reduced to
brick, mortar and ashes. What has but
recently throbbed with life and activity
has been silenced by the recent conflagra-
tion, a calamity that was simply appall-
ing. It is characteristic, however, of the
American spirit to go ahead despite
adversity and misfortune. No sooner
had the smoke disappeared and the bricks
cooled off than an army of men was
set to work to clear the ground. A year

Tarrytown, N. Y.

The Tarrytown Horticultural Society
held its monthly meeting on Thursday,
June 2S, Wm. Turner reading a very
interesting paper on the cultivation of
the rose. Wm. Mag?e and Mark Drury
were elected to membership. Ernst
Asmus offered a prize for a v<)se of
Liberty rose to be exhibited at the
November show, and John H. Troy
offered a prize for the use of the society.
J. M. Thorburn & Co. give a prize for
vegetables grown from their seeds and
F. R. Pierson Co. a cup for twelve
blooms of Col. D. Appleton chrysanthe-
mum. R. .\ngus.

TUE STORKS & HARRISON CO., Box 935 . PAINE:S\'II.I.E, OHIO.

LemllnR Amerlfan NnrNprymon, offer one of th? Moht t'ompletc Assortmenls of

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, BULBS, ETC.

46 Years. 4^ GrocnhouscFi. lOOO Acre*. Corrc*»r»«inl«>nre Solicited. Catalog Free.

f^c3r f^all X>eli-va

riELD GROWN ROSES, CEEMATIS,

Ornamental Shrubs, Twining Shrubs, Etc.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., ^e-vTy^^r'^k-

J Austto Shaw la nuw repreaentloK m In Iowa
and the west. Letters wM reacb tilai addresseJ In
care of Great Nonhern Hotel, Chicaco

Large Elms.

OC fine specimen Elm trees 6 to 9-inch
^O caliper. 25 to 40 Teet high, with well
developed heads. Have been several times
transplanted and will lift with excellent
roots and balls of earth. Send for price list.

SAMUEin. MOON, '"■■!SSV,.p.

"^■...IHEMOON

Company

For I Trees, Shrubs, Vines,
Your I and Small Fruits.

BescrlptWe ninstrated CatalOKiie Free.
THE WIV1. H. MOON CO.j
Morrisville, Pa.

I ASSORTED
I FERNS

3 In Flats,

I Ready fcr Potting, $2.00 Per Flat.

Ampelopsis Veitchii,

Pot Grown, $6.00 Ptr 100.

J*

BOBBINK & ATKINS

RUTnERfORD, N. J.

Chrysanthemums

Ivory. Bouuaffon, Mrs. Rob-nson. Mfrr» Monarch,

BioodBood, frL.ni Ziu. pota »l 76 per 100. flJ per lOuO.

CASH. H. juAv^N & Soytf Weotfiela, S. V.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1491

VKm\m ROSE GARDENS,

Wholesale Growers,

LONG DISTANCE PHONK

JAMESTOWN. N. Y.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

Cut Flowers.

Chrysanthemums.

Now H the time to plant them We oITer extra
ane. vUorous plants from 2 und -*L«-ln. p 'tB.
Kverybody llkps them. They are so slronu and
healthy that tliey aarprlae all of our new cu'-
lomers: onr old customers. *'t course, always
know what to expect, but even they OGca(*lon-
ally tell us that our stock Is Retting better all
the tlnae. FollowlnK la a partial list :

EAR.Y. IVr lOO

Ivorv $3.fO

M. liendiTbon .... .S.no

Geo. .S. Knib 3.00

Merrv Monarch . . . 3.01)

Willowhrook 4.00

M. Ue Montmort... 3.00
Mrs. ,1. Whilldiu.. 3.00

John K. Shaw 5.00

Golden Trophy.... 3 00
Glory of the Pacinc 3.00

MIOSEASON Per 100

Miijor llonniiiron...j!3.(X)

Wni. Simpson 3.00

V. Morel 3.00

G. W. Childs 4.00

U. \V. Lonfffi-llow 3.IX)
Mrs. .\Iurdook .... 3.00
Mrs T. L. P.irk., , 6.00

Black Hawk 4 CO

Mrs. C. 11. Pierce, 3.00
Mrs. [I. Robinson. 3 00
Niveus 3,00

LATE. Per 100

Nagoya 6.00

Xeno" 6.00

j\dula 3.00

H.-irry Balsley 3 00

Mrs. Baer 8 00

LATE. Per 100

Mrs. J. Jones $4 00

Liberty 4.00

Merry Xmas 4 00

Autumn Glorv.... 3.00

E. DailledouvH.... 4.IjO

Gokitn Weddin;;.. 4.00

In addition to the above we have a larKe list of newa^d

other leading ttandard sorts, send lur comp'ete list

H. WEBER & 50NS. Oakland. Hd.

BUY NOW

PROPAGATING STOCK for Next Year.

In. pots l>u/.

100

New Hibiscus, Peachblow, double

piok flowers 2% $1.00 g8,00

New A^reratum, Stella Guniey,

dwarf blue 2V% .75 5.00

New .Salvia. St. Louis, extra large

flower spikes 2H ■''5 5.00

New Silver - Lf'aved Gerauhim,

Wm. Langiuth dbl. red flower. 2V^ 1 50 10.00
AcalvphaSanderi(chenillephiiit)3 I UO 6 CO

New liost'. EvtTi^reen G<'iii stron*^ 2 1.00 8.00

New Rambler Rjse, HeleQe.....".2'^ 1.00 8 CO

BOSTON FERNB, We have the largest
aud finest stock in the West. All well-grown,
bu&liy plants in all sizes. Write for prices.

Vaughan's Seed Store,

CHICAGO,

84-86 Rand< Iph St.

NEW YORK,

14 Barclay St.

Chrysanthemums.

FOR ALL
"^^ — PURPOSES.

NOVELTIES

And STANDARD

VARIETIES.

5end Us a List of Your Wants for
LOWEST CASH PRICES.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian. Mich.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Louis Boehmer
Good Craci.jus
H. E. Widener
Violet Rose
Uolden wedding
Rootpd cuttings, $1..=)0 Dcr 100; from 3'4-iii pot^
$3.00 per lulJ: 3V4and4-in. pots, $4,00 ^.■r 100. \V..iild
like to e\<-haiii:f f<ir sni.-ill palms '-r ferns.

A. D. MONTGOMERY. Hazelton, Pa.

Mrs. E. C. Hill
E. Dailledouze
Mrs. H. Robinson
Marion Hen..er3un
Edith Smith

American Florist Advts.

Mean More Business.

SE>E>I>S.

CHINESE PRIMROSE.

Finest large llowering fringed, single and double, fltteen varieties, mixed, 500 see Js. $1.00; M pkt., 50c.
Chinese Primrose plants readv in Au^'ust; of the v<-rv lint-st varir'ties; i,ingles, $2 00 per 100-
doubles, $3.50 per 100.

PRIMULA OBCONICA GRAND. HYBRIDA.
The very linesl of the improved Hybrid Obconicas. l:irge flowering and choice colors, truly grand

lao seeds, 50c.

CINERARIA GRAND. NANA.

The flnest large-flowering dwarf Viirieties, very showy, iu i-hoicest mi.vture; lOCO seeds, 50c.

PANSV, FINEST GIANTS.

The finest large-flowering varieties to be had, best colors and strong growing, mixed; 3500 seeds. $1.00.

A packet of the grand new Forget-me-not "Triumph" added to every order.

THE HOMK OF
PKIHKtISES.

JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.

l^or P»A.I-,JVi:{S Write to

WALTER RETZER & CO.,

WHOLESALE GROWERS.

3045-59 CI»reDdon Ave.,

{North UaUted St.

CHICAGO, ILL.

Write, telegraph or telephone.

LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS «™°t5?ell>?'.!' '§
FANCY FERN. DAGGER FERN. ETC AtMar.etPnces

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 W. 28lh St., New York City.

(211 *V I EAVEC Brilliant Bronze, tl SOper 100(1;
UALAA LlHiLO Brilliant Green. »1 50 per 1000.

100;
j a 100.

Telephone. ;Mi)5 Madison J^quare,

m
m

^i§a§iSaSi§S3S:#§S^§i9iasa3S.^iSSSai§S^:§Si9^:3^:§S3.5S^:§:S:-9iS3S.^^*#'

Choice Pot Plants, Ic Each

We wish to give our customers the beu-
■ ■litof very low prices for a short time.

Geraniums, the choicest, most desirable varie-
ties to be had, true to name. Bruanti (best semi-
double scarlei). S. A. Nutt. Athlete. White Swan,
La Favorite, Mrs. J. M. Garr (best single white),
Heaute Puiteviue. American Wonder. Mrs. K. G.
Hill. Mme. BruHut aud others. $2 00 per 10". strong
2^2-in.; Rose G^rauiums and Mme. Salleroi, Ic
each, strong 2-in.

Petunias, double fringed, in full bloom, Hen-
derson's and Ulcer's latest superb sets, strong 2-in.
Ic each; really worth $l.(X)per doz.

Fuchsias, choicest sorts, strong 2-in.. $1.50 ]>er
100: fine 4-in., full bloom, at 6c; 214 and 3-in. at2c.

Coleus, elegant named varieties, all beauties.
Ic each, strong 2 and 2^4-in.

Ageratum, Princss Pauline (latest blue),
Strom; 2-in., Ic.

Salvlis aud Giant AlyASum. Ic.

Asters* Giant Comet (true) in pure white
flTid lavender, pink and white, strong 2-in., Ic.
Plant in bench, they'll pay.

Roses, fancy extra sele-t Brides. Perles and
Maids, 3-in., 4c; the same in 2':>-in. pots, includ-
ing Meteor. 3c; Kaiserin, Wootton, Golden Gate,
Belle Sitbrecht, strong 24-in., 4c.
<.'ash With Ohder.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III.

ACALYPHA SANDERI

2!/j inch pots, fS.OO per 103.

GrllllSOn n3niDl6ri UDe lot of aeM plants
for winter forcing.

The CONARD & JONES COMPANY,

BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE

Mams from 2-inch pots

$2 50 per dozen;

.Moii'-y Order Ollic,

Chestnut hill,
Sta. H. Philadelphia.

$17.50 per liundred.

EDWIN LONSDALE,!

Wyndmoor,

Montgomery Co.. Pa.

TTT/\Tr LUIIGS From pots, AI stock, fr. e
w AVJJXl X O from disease; LadvCamp-

b"U, iM. Louise and Farquhar, t2.o0 per 100, .$20

per 1000.
GERAMDMS. plenty of S. A. Kutt and Bruanti

at $6,00 per 100; also a few mixed at same rate;

3-in. at $3..50 per 100. Mme, Saleroi, 3-in., $3.50.
ALTERXANTHERA, from flats, $3 piT lOO.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

JOSEPH HEACOCK,

WYNCOTE, PA.

GROWL R
...OF...

ARECA LITESCENS,
KENTIA BELMOREANA,
PHOENIX RIPICOLA.

DRACAENA INDIVISA and VINCA VARIERATA

Per 100

4-in. pot Dracrenas (fine stocky plants) 810.00-

2\^ " Vinca Variegata Vines 2.50

Plants " " " from flats.. 1.50

2V4-inch Coleus, Crimson VerschafFeltii, Golden

Queen and mised colors, $2,00 per 100.

Cash Wltb Order or C. O. D.

WM. A CLARK & SON. 59 State St.. Watertown, N. Y

Edward B. Jackson,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

Nardy Herbaceous Plants Only,

In any quantity, for the least money.

STAIVIFORD. - OONN.

VEGETABLE PLANTS.

Per 1000

CABBAGE. Fl:it Dutch and others II.OO

CftULlFLGWER. H. Early snowball 1.50

PEPPERS. IJullnose Kubv Kintr 1.50

BRUSSELS Sprouts 1 .00

All Fine, Large Plants, Ready to Plant Out.

J. C. SCHMIDT, - Bristol, Pa.

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The American Florist.

y«6' 7.

Our PasTiMEs

Announcements of coming contests or other
events of interest to our bowling, shooting and
eyoling readers are solicited and will be given
place in this column.

Address all correspondence for this department
to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 BromQeld St., Boston, Mass.;
Eobt. Kift, 1726 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.;
or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St.,
Chicago, 111.

At Flalbush.

The followinK are theaverages on Flat-
bush alleys, Thursday evening, July 5:

Kiley j*51 Woerner Vl\

Raynor 147 P. Dailledouze 118

E. Dailledouze H6 Wooker 1U

Prosser 144 .Stewart 109

A. Zell. r 137 Thennis 9.S

H. D;iilledouze 131 C. Z Her 88

.Schmutz H8

At New York.

Aspirants for glory and silver cups
made the following scores in the practice
games at the bovylingalleyslast Monday
evening, Julv 2:

Plaver ' 1st 3(1 3d Av

Donlan 162 141 136 146

Traendlv 178 153 102 144

Burns..; 148 I(i9 175 141

ThielnijiB Ihij 131 141 143

O'Mara 13i 141 147 140

-Lang 145 126 141 137

Marshall 134 116 154 l:i5

jyianda 15S 104 135 131

Eoehrs 130 107 113 113

At Detroit.

The following are the scores made on
Monday evening, July 2, by Detroit's
aspirants to championship honors:

Plaver Ist 3d 3d 4ih 6th Av

Ferguson 168 173 135 182 198 171

.Breitmejer 184 185 143 170 170

Pantke 169 167 139 174 135 1.^7

Halznagle 15; 158 li 9 161 U5

Taylor 150 131 161 136 14i

Beard 121 138 l.'i3 148 118 142

Dunn 120 134 145 147 1J7

Watson 126 169 167 98 108 134

•Pickworih 152 148 100 151 111 132

Flowerday 144 140 111 132

Davis 140 128 127 149 103 129

Sullivan 116 U6 a9 126 114

Hupprich 112 112

J. F. S.

At Chicago.

The following are the first three of the
series of fifteen games open to candidates
for places on the New York team:

Plaver 1<t 2d 3d Av

F.Stoll.TV 173 113 1.57 148

Wilson..! 137 142 148 142

Hauswirth 1?9 155 131 142

"VVinterson 137 115 164 139

Degnan 156 136 130 137

Kreitlmg 108 95 137 113

Degnan won out in the ten-game match
between himseif, Hauswirth and Winter-
son. Hauswirth was second, but Win-
terson, although classed as an "also
ran" as regards the finish, made the high
score of the contest, 211; Hauswirth's
highest was 192. Eight games were
played in one evening and i' was a very
even thing up to the last game, in which
Degnan made 204.

At Boston.

For half a dozen years the bowling
interest in Boston has been hibernating.
-On Monday evening of last week it
peeped out of its hole in a timid way; on
Monday of this week it emerged and
began to get a move on. Old war horses
and youthlul aspirants there were in the
bunch that congregated at the Webster
bowling alleys on Warren street. It took
a deal of cajolery and coaxing to get
some of them to doli their coats and face
the pins, but once started, like the old

maids at a dance, it was ne.xt to impos-
sible to getthem tostop. M. H. Norton,
although he apologetically assured his
backers that he hadn't handled a ball
for four years, made the best score. P.
Welch could not keep his attention from
Lawrence Cotter's new bowling slippers
or his score would have been better.
Here are the merciless figures as they
stared at the participants as they started
for home and meditation; meetings every
Monday till further notice:

Plajnr 1st 3d 3i 4lh

Rough 116 94 100 90

Stewart Ill IVO

Morton 59 92 112 110

Norton. Sr 140 157 164

Norton, Jr 173 128 132 135

Sutherland 123 132 183 107

Ed. Welch 101 108 142

P.Welch 103 93

Leavitt 1' 5 118 97

Cotter 114 123 118

Martin 126 1C4

At Philadelphia.

There have been warm times lately for
the struggle for team places has now
commenced on the outside alleys. The
following gentlemen are eligible for the
team to represent the club in the inter-
national tournament at New York the
middle ol this month; the first match was
bowled on the American alleys, Sixth and
Chestnut streets last Monday evening;
the score follows:

Plaver 1st 2d 3d T I

Pe'erson 186 176 1^9 531

Jackson 161 179 161 ,504

Connor 175 141 149 465

Hamilton 110 193 144 447

Westcott 147 175 123 445

Moss 118 1.50 145 443

Walker 118 158 153 429

Allen 147 136 143 125

Harris 129 133 135 397

Hamilton, our crack bowler, broke
another record last month by making an
average of over 180 pins to a game in
twenty-five games. K.

Washington.

TRADE ON THE DECLINE —STOCK GENEE
ALLY POOR BUT EXCELLENT DECORATIVE
PLANTS ARE SEEN. — VARIOUS ITEMS.

Trade is on the decline, and, on account
of the hot weather, stock is only fair.
N Studer, at .^nacostia, has a fine lot of
his fern, Nephrolopis Washingtoniensis
ercLta, which is a very free grower and
makes fine specimens in a short time, and
also a form which he calls N. Wash-
ingtoniensis pendula. He also has a large
stock of the Boston fern and of Nephro-
lepis exaltata. His palms, such as Ken-
tia Belmoreana, Areca lutescens, Cocos
Weddeliana, Latania Borbonica and
Seatorthia elegans are in good shape and
brisk demand.

Wm F. Gude has returned from Louis-
ville, Ky., where he went as one of a
committee of Knights Templar to make
arrangements for the triennial conclave.
On the trip home their train colhded
with a freight train, wrecking the engine
and a baggage car, causing a delay of
six hours and administering a good
shaking up, but no one was injured.

The American Rose Company has
seven houses planted to roses, two of
Mme A. Chatenay, four of Ivory and
one of Golden Gate. They will soon plant
two more houses of roses. Thecompany
had an offer of $2500 for the entire stock
of Ivory rose but declined. Their carna-
tions are doing very nicely out of doors

Wm. H. King has leased his place at
Pathfinder, D. C, to Jos. P. Hauck, of
Pittsburg, Fa., who will grow roses,
carnations, chrysanthetnums and violets
for cut flowers, and Ijedding plants in
general. P. G.

Making the Plants Go Round.

The new reporter, in his story of the
wedding, wrote: "The floral display
stretched from the chancel rail to the
doors of the church."

The City Editor, in a mild manner, as
is the custom of City Editors with new
reporters, suggested:

"Couldn't you have used a betterword
than stretched?' Say the floral display
'nodded,' or 'twined,' or something like
that — some word more suggestive of
flowers."

"'Stretched' is all right," replied the
new reporter, with the stubborn courage
of a realist. "The decorations consisted
of six rubber plants, and they had to
stretch to go the distance." — Boston
Journal.

A Point

Worth Knowing.

At the NEW YORK HOTEL you
are but two micutes' wilk from the
Exhibition Building, Large, light
and well-ventilated rooms, one dollar
per day and upward. Popular priced
Restaurant. Special ra'es to Floiisls.
Write early for accommodations.

E. H. NIES, Mgr.

Please mention the Ajnerican Florist when writing.

1500 N. Gordata Compacta,

In 2-in. Pots. Stronq PI ints. at

83.00 per Hundred.

Also Strong Plants from Bench, at
$2.00 per Hundred.

CHAS. SCHWEIGERT, Niies Center, III.

Please mm! ion t/ir Amcuean Florist "I'f'en wntttig.

Imperial Violets,

Longest stem", largest llouers, darkest in color,
Ai stock, flne larse phinis, J5.00 pir 100, .$15.00 per
1000.

M. LOUISE. LADY CAMPBELL,

12.50 per ICO. or $20.00 per 1000.

t'ASH \N'iTU Okder, Please.

VAN AKEN BROS., Coldwater, Mich.

M..., s,' ntf-tition the A met tcan Ftorisl "alien ic* rtjvg.

That Can't Be Had Elsewhere.

Such as New Kilanchne Flammea. New Incarvllleaa,
New Campanula Mlrablhs. New Buddlelae, New Deui-
zlaB. Mr Peter Barr e New White ' upln The Grand
New Salvia lilory of SluttKart. The Ertelwelsa In
hloom. New Buelllas, New tllhl'CUB. New Begonias,
New Cannae, 200 New D ihlUiB, New Treasure Vine,
New Shamrock Pea Send forCatalOKueof Novelties.
Always Id quantity— Asparagus Sprengerl. Boston
Fern. Baby Primrose, Ertelwdlss, Fern Balls, at low-
est prices

A BLANC & CO., Fhiladelphia, Fa.

Please tttention the Amei ican F'orist when ■uniting.

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WE have a large assortment of
strictly high-class halftones of
which we can supply electros suitable
for catalogue illustration. If you need
anything in this way, state your re-
quirements and we will submit froofs
of the illustrations in stock
Price tor cash only 15 cents per square incti.

U

THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., ♦

324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. J

/<?oo.

The American Florist.

1493

Roses for Florists

OUR Rose Plants are all grown for the
trade. We do not urow cut (lowers.
Such plants, we claim, are well woith more
money than ordinary surplus stock.

Our Roses are all shifted from 2-inch

pots and equal to most stock usually sold

as 3-inch. 2>^-in., 3^-in.,

per 100 per 100

American Beauty }600 $12.00

Brides 3 00 8.00

Bridesmaids 3. CO 8 00

Perles 3.50 9 CO

Kaiferin 4.00 1000

Meteor 3.00 7.oo

Wootton 5.00

Golden Gate, 2-in 3.00

Sunset 4.00 10 CO

Bedding Roses, in 2-in. pots, strong stock,
in variety, |;2.50 per ICO, $20 per lOOO.

Vaughan's Seed Store,

CHICAGO,

84-86 Randolph 5t.

NEW YORK,

14 Barclay 5t.

Per Per

ICO II 00

2^-in. pots. 13 00 125.00

3 •■ •' 4 00 35.00

METEOR

BRIDESMAID

BRIDE

LA FRANCE

AMERICAN BEAUTY, 3-iuch pots, $6.00

per lOa

AMERICAN BEAUTIES, lifted from

beiK-h.-s, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000.

LA FRANCE, litted from benches,

$2.80 per 100, $20.00. per 1000.

The above is all clean, strong stock, ready
for planting, no better to be had.

GEORGE REINBERG, |

; 51 Wabash Ave

♦♦♦♦4

CHICAGO. X

ROSE PLANTS

Good,

Healthy

Stock.

BRIDESMAIDS

KAISERfNS

BRIDES

PERLES

3-inch,

$4 per 100,

y$35 per 1000.

2V2-m..

$3 per 100,

l$25 per 1000.

Osisln "^Vltlri Order,

Martin A. Magnuson,

3309 N. Western Ave., CHICAGO. ILL.
LEADING CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

White— Ivory. Midge, Bergmann. Uoblnson, Wana-
maker. Kaib. Woodrord. Jones. IndependeDce. Weeks,
fraok Hardy; Vellovv— Golden Troi'hy. Henderson,
Johnton. O. P Baasett. WhlUdln. ModeBto, Yellow
Queen. Bonnaflon. Lincoln, Sunderbruch; Pink—
Montmnrt. Glory de Pacific Morel. Perrln, Murdoek;
Bronze-Chaa. Ddvls: R#»d-Geo. W. ThlldB; Lottie
Berry, .-ut of 2Vla. poU. »2 per UK). 118 per 1000.

Also White— Lady Kltzwypram. Mayflower, Chad-
wlck and WwBtern King; Yellow— Golden Wedding,
Yellow J one?. U. W Hieman; pink— Autumn Gl-^ry;
Red— Defender. Schrlmpton; Bronze— Lndy Han-
ham; 2Vln POtB, r-i50 per 100, $22.50 per lOtO; &iO or
more at lUOO rates.

ISOS£^S9 Bridesmaids and Brides. 3-locb.
U per 100. f )5 per lUOO; ready for benching. Meteors,
2H-lnch, Ji.tO per 100-

Terms cash, or will seed C. O. D.

POEHLMANN BROS.. Morion Grove, Cook Co.. III.

FORCING ROSES

GILT-EDGED
STOCK,

GROWN FROM
SELECT WOOD.*
AND WILL
SATISFY THE
MOST CWTICAL
BUYER.

3-inch Pots. Per 100 Per 1000

PERLE $6 00 $50.00

BRIOrSMAlO 6.00 50.00

BRIDE 6.00 50.00

METEOR 6 00 50.00

KAISERIN A.VICTORIA 6.00 50.00

GOLDEN GATE 6.00 50.00

This stock is now in extra fine growing condition, ready for immediate planting.
TERMS cash with order, or satisfactory reference. Address

S. ALFRED BAUB,

SUCCESSOR TO
HENRY A. NIEMEYER.

Erie, Pa.

i ROSE PLANTS

AMERICAN BEAUTY - - - 2'2-in.
METEOR ---..-

BRIDE --.-..

BRIDESMAID . . . - -

PERLE .----.

AMERICAN BEAUTY, lifted from benches

41 STOCK. BEST IN M4RKfT.

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAQO, ILL.

Per 100

Per 1000

. $5.00

$45.00

3.00

25 00

3.00

25.00

3.00

25.00

3.50

30.00

-

- 35.00

40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORGING ROSES.

WOOTTON,

METEOR.
MERMET,

READY FOR.
IMMEDIATE
PLANTING.
Fully equal to those sent out the last eight years, flrst-cla^s and perfectly healihv In every respeot.
Only ielected Krowta from flowering shoots used In propagatloK.
LA FRANCE, AMERICAN BEAUTY, GOLDEN GATE,.

aiDch pots. tS rO per lOO (Inch pots. $12 00 per 100.
KAISERIN, SAFRANO, BRIDESMAID, BON SILENE,

PERLES, MAID OF HONOR. MME. HOSTE. BRIDE.

.(•Inch pots. J7 00 per 100. 4-lnch pots. JIO 00 per 100.
CRAFTED ROSES Maid of Honor, Golden Gate, ^IVtnch pots, t15 00 per lUO.

J. r^. r>ii^i:vOi«, = :^i:^oo3visjBui«ci, r»A..

A M PJDir* A M RC A I IXV Bridesmaid. Perle. Bride. Snnset. Meteor,.
/AiTlI_<tVl wr\l> DII<r\LJ I I Morgan. Testout, Mermet, I.a France, Ni-

^^^^^^^^^^^^i^^^^^^^^— ^^^^^^ phetos, Kaiserin. 3, ay, ;uid t-inch.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, all sizes. SMILAX. FIELD-
GROWN CARNATIONS. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS.

A. S. MacBEAN, Lakewood, N. J.

•i\lN • • • •

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TO a successful wholesale business is an up-to-date,
accurate, complete Trade Directory. Such a
book, 387 pages, containing the name and
address of every florist, nurseryman and seedsman
in America, new list of private gardeners and horti-
cultural supply concerns and much other informa-
tion will be mailed from this office on receipt of $2.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

324 Dearborn St., CHICAQO, ILL-

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1494

The American Florist.

July

'»

Newport, R. I.

The annual rose and strawberry show
of the Newport Horticultural Society, at
Masonic Hall, on June 26 and 27, was
pronounced to be the best exhibition of
its kind ever staRed in Newport. The
local jjardeners all contributed liberally
and M. H. Walsh brought a very large
contribution Irom the Fay estate at
Woods HoU. The hall was further
adorned by a number of large groups
of fine foliage plants and orchids. These
were arranged by A. S. Meikle, gardener
to W. S Wells; C. D. Stark, gardener to
Mrs. Fiske, and Robt. Laurie, gardener
to Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt.

Among the rose exhibitors, beside Mr.
Walsh, were Thomas Beatty, Hugh
Williamson, C. Robertson and Alex.
Frazer. The Gibson Bros, took first
prize for a very handsome fancy basket
ol roses, Bruce Butterton being second
and Robt. Laurie third. There were
some handsome fern dishes from Robt.
Laurie, Arthur Griffin, Arthur Gardener
and others.

Certificates of merit were given to
James Mattison and W. J. Lynch for
hybrid roses, Arthur Griffin for Liberty
rose and M. H Walsh for seedling rose
Mrs. J. S. Fay. Mr. Walsh also received
a silver medal for his collection of roses.
James Boyn was given honorable mention
for Marechal Niel roses. The judges
were Henrv Siebrecht, Wm. Anderson,
.\rthur Griffin and John Ash.

Syracuse, N. Y.— H. B. Snow has pur-
chased the Seeley property adjoining his
place, affording a valuable addition to
his facilities.

BARiBOo, Wis— Hugh Hills has sold
his business here to R. H. Williams and
has gone to Elkhart, Ind., where he has
purchased the establishment of R. Hofl-
man, a place of 10,000 leet of glass.

Kbwanee, III.— Hamilton &Plummer
secured and excellent advertisement by
inviting the public to their greenhouses
to watch the blooming of a Cereus
grandiflorus, the night flowering cactus.

I f\f\\/\ BRIDES, MAIDS,
L. U LF IS. i L A PR ANCE,

from MET EORS, ROSE 5,

3-inch Pots, what win you give me
for wliat you want?

STRONG, HEALTH/ PLANTS.

Sul>ject t<i HxarainatioD at your express ollice.

n. F. LaRO JHE, Agt.,Collingdale, Pa.

Rose Plants.

Per 1(» Per 1000
METEOR. 3V4-inch pots $5.00 *tO.CO

Potted aad repotted four times. These plants
are vigorous and unusually fine. Packed to safely
ship anv distance.

BRANT & NOE. Forest Glen, Chicago, III.
3000 l^u;^BRIDES-3000ti,f MAIDS

500

"^t METEORS

All at $3 00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000.

Stock in good healthy condition. Order now.

FREY &. FREY. LINCOLN, neb.

Am. Beauties in 3-in. *7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000;
3V4-in. $8,50 per 100; $75.00 per ICOO. Kaiserin and
Golden Gate, 3-in. Si.SO per lOO; $30.00 per 1000:
3V4-in. 16.00 p'-r 100; H.5.00 per lOlo. Perles, 3-in.
$3.50 per 100; $30.00 p.T ICOO; 3i/i-in. $4.50 per lOI);
$40.00 per 1000. liiides, Bridesmaids, Meteors.
Mme. Garrett and a few .Mermets, 3 in. 13. .50 per
100: $30.00 per 1000; 3!/j-in. $4.50 per lOO; $10.00 p.T
1000. These are line. Send (or sample, (hisli
with order. Mrs. J. W. Crouch, Chattanooga. Tenn.

at iiiunnimtitiiitiiiiiiitiiaitiiiimiiAiiiiitiimtimiiiiiimin UiiimmtUitiiUUmUiltme

^ Per 100 Per 1000 |

^ Am RD;illtl/ 21- inch pots $5.00 $45.00 t

I /till. DCaUlj; 3 " .. 6 00 55.00 I

3 Kaiserin, 21 a-inch pots 3 00 25.00 g

:a " 3 " " 4 00 35.00 ^

a Golden Gate, 2' -inch pots 4 00 35.00 t

3 Bride, Bridesmaid, Perle, Meteor, SVVinch pots 3.00 25.00 E

3 " " " " 3 " " 4.00 35.00 fe

51 Wabash Ave.,

CHICAGO.

j PETER REINBERG,
FORCING ROSES

TH S IS NOT SURPLUS STOCK. IT HAS BTEN GROWN ESPECIALLY FOR WINTER BLOOMING. AND
WILL Give SATISFACTION TO THE MOST CRITICAL BUYERS.

.WERICAN BEAUTY 3-in. .

IIRIDE 3-in. .

BRIDE 4-in. .

BRIDESMAID 2i4-in.

BRIDESMAID 4-in. .

PERLES 3-in. .

M ETEOR 'IVt-'^n.

Per 100
....*7.10
.... 4.00
. ... fi.OO
.... 3.00
.... 6.00
.... 4.00
.... 3.00

Per 100

MME. C. TESTOUT 2W-in 13.00

GOLDE.N GATE 2vi-in 3.00

GOLDEN GATE 3 in 4.00

MAID OF HONOR 2i,4-in 3.00

MAID OF HONOR S-In 4.00

SOtJV. DE WOOTTON 3-in 4. DO

Also a fine stock of Maidenhair Ferns. Adiantum Cuneatum, 3-ln..
Terms: CASH WITH ORDER. Address

7oc per doz.. $5 per 100.

forest City Greenhouses. H. W. BUCKBEE^ ROCKFORD. ILL.

I 4^T RAI I ^ <^ooo METEOR ROSES

lallW I UflLL I FROM ZVi-\\A, POTS.

This stock is Al in every respect :iud as good as any we h;ive seut oul,
which has t^iven general satisfaction.

J. A. BUDLONQ, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

To Close Out.

HETEORS in 4, 3 and 2y2 in.

riAIDS in 3, 2i-. and 2-in.

BRIDES in .{ and 2in.

PERLES in 3. 2" •> and 2-in.
KAlSERINSin 2' .and 2-in.
LA FRANCE in 2' ■• and 2-in.
BEL LE SIEBRECHT in 2i . and 2in.
QOLDEN GATE in 2\-> and 2 in.
WOOTTONS in 3, 2' •> and 2-in.
SMILAX in 2-in.

We believe in shiflint: young roses often. All
stock offered in 2Vi-iueli" pots has been shifted
from 2-iu. und is eqnal to most stock advertised as
3-in.. and when we send it out is well established.

2V4-inch.
Per lOu Per lOCO

Brides J3.00

Maids 3. CO

Cloth. Soupert.. 3.00

Meteor 3.00

Mosella 3 00

Mme. Chatenay .. 3.00
Am. Beauty

112.5.00
23.00
2,1. 00
26.00
25.00
25. CO

3- inch.
Per 100 Per 1000
J5.C0 $45.00

5.00
5.00

45.00
45.00

Per 100 Per lOM
Mixed Jatdinier Ferns, mostly

pteris v:iri'ii''3 '. $3.00 $25. CO

Asparagus Sprengerii, 2;4-in 4.00 35.00

Plumosus. ■' 6.00 55.00

J. B. HEI55,

DAYTON. O.

Maids, Brides and Perles

10,000 strong, healthy plants, in perfect
condition to plant. No finer
stock on the market.
ti=l«::ioti. ^toolxL. Per 100

BRIDE.S frJ.OO

MAIDS 4 00

PERLES. extra line 6.00

BRIDES 3.00

MAIDS 3 00

PERLES 4.50

METEORS 2 50

Samples sent if stamps for postage accompany
request. This stock is worth more money than
we ask for it, and will give you satisfaction.

W. H.GULLEIT&SONS, Lincoln, Illinois.

Per 1000
■1135.00
35.00
.50.00

25.00
25.00
40.00

23 Houses,
60,000 Feet of Class.

Write

GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III.

Send $1.00 for samples of what you want; that
wav you set- what you j;et. Satisfaction guaran-
teed."

Clean, Healthy

Plants,
from 3-iii. Pots.

Perle. Su<<set. Wootlon. Meteor. Albany, Kaiserin
and LaFrance, *6.00 per 100.
Bride Maid and • olden Gate, $4.00 per 100.
Perle. Woottoi, Bride. Maid and Golden Gate from

2-iuch pols, %t 50 per 100.

TEK.MS C.\SH,

JOSEPH HEINL. JACKSONVILLE. ItL.

An advertiser feels better when he
knows he is getting direct returns for his
money. Mention the American Florist.

igoo. The American Florist.

1495

s:itSiei[il[:i:i[;S^[lifl^[:S^m[li^[:l^[3^[S^f:l[iim[i^[il

The American Florist Company's

TRADE DIRECTORY

IS THE ONLY PUBLICATION WHICH GIVES

Complete lists of the Florists, Nurserymen

and Seedsmen of the United States and

Canada, corrected annually and

arranged both alphabeti=

cally and by states

and towns.

NEW FEATURES

Added in the edition for 1900 are lists of the gardeners or

superintendents of private estates, experiment station

horticulturists, landscape architects and

horticultural supply concerns.

THIS INDISPENSABLE VOLUME OF 387 PAGES, BOUND <t^ ^^
IN BOARDS, IS DELIVERED POSTPAID ON RECEIPT OF ^2.00.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A.

1496

The American Florist.

J^h 7.

Louisville.

BUSINESS GOOD IN ALL DEPARTMENTS THIS
YEAR —BEDDING MATEBIAL SOLD OUT
CLEANLY.— EUROPEAN VOYAGERS AND
OTHER NOTES.

Spring trade has been excellent. Cut
flower trade has been good, particularly
during the week of the reunion of Con-
federate veterans, although it rained the
whole time. Ot course a quiet time may
now be anticipated. Rose buds are now
small and sell at $1 per dozen; carna-
tions are good but retail for 50 cents a
dozen. The plant sales were unprece-
dented this year. Everything seemed in
demand but roses were most popular; the
two-year stock was practically cleaned
out. Jacob Schultz had a splendid stock
of Crimson Ramblers and he sold every
one.

Charles Raynor, of the .Anchorage Rose
Company, has returned from a short
trip to England and his health is much
improved, although he still suffers from
rheumatism.

Wood & Stubbs have had a fine trade
and will remove to a large store on Main
street, retaining their old place as a
bianch.

Frank I. AValker, of F. Walker & Co.,
has sailed for Paris, intending to make a
tour of Europe.

Louisville promises to be well repre-
sented at the New York convention.

H. G. W.

MoNTPELiER, Vt— E. Jacobsen sailed
on June 28 for Germany, on the Fuerst
Bismarck from New York.

Lake Geneva, Wis — C. H. Reed, of
Birmingham, .\la., is at Belvidere Park,
where he will remain through the heated
season, or until about September 1.

IsHPEMiNG, Mich.— Miss Carrie Wil-
liams has been forced to leave the Ish-
peming Floral Co., which is doing a par-
ticularly fine business this spring, because
of illness in her family.

FLORISTS' ORCHIDS

The Finest and Largest Stock

in the world.

C A IkinFn ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and
O/llluLK BRUGES, BELGIUM.

Send for List of Commercial Varieties.

A. DIMMOCK, Aflent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y.

Please minLon llu- Amnicaii Flotiil '.then wtilitif:

Orchids! «»

Arrived 111 eji'illfui I'ODdition: Laelia pur-
purata, L. grandis tenebrosa and Oncidlum
Varicojum Rogersii. Also Cattleya Percival-
liana, C. Mossiae, Laelia anceps and L.
autumnal's. „.,.....» ., .

LAGER & HURRELL, summit, s. j.

Orchid QrowefB and Importers.

j^OS ECa^^ Brides. Maids, Meteors and Golden

Ualei, extra line clean urowinfj stocli, 4-in.,$6.00

per 100: 3-in., $4.00 per 100.
GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt iind others; 2Vi-in., $2 50

per 100; 3 in., »4.00 per 100; 4-in., «5.00 per UK).
ASPARAGUS Plumosus seedlings. $3 00 per 100.
•• ' Sorengerii seedlings, $2.50 per 100.
NEP. COROATA COMPACTA, 3-in , $5.00 per 100;

from benclj, fine, $25.00 p^r 100.

CASH PLEASE. Qafl Hagenbufger. ^-^^^^"^

ALL Nuiierymen, Seed«men and Florliti wlih-
Ing to do builneii with Europe should lend
toithe
ii

Horticultural Advertiser"

Thli li tlie Britiih Trade Paper, being read weekly
by all Horticultural traderi; it ii also taken by
over 1000 of the belt Continental houiei. Annual
lubioription to cover ooit of pottage 75 oenti.
AOllrOM EDITORS OF THE " H. A."
cnilwell Nuraaries - Natts, Knsland.

riniey Rotary Lawn Rake,

Something New.

■r.M'A' We (.'AN Hake Voi-r Lawn.

THIS IS A CUT
SHOWING THE

FINLEY

LAWN
RAKE

IN OPERATION

The mower and reaper
succeeded the scvibe; the
ihreeher eucceedpd the
Hull— but never until now
has a niBchine been in
vented to take the nlaco
of the antiquated hnnd
lake Thp machine hta
arrived. This Is It. YOD
NEED IT.

A THOROUGHLY durable and reliable machine, to follow the lavpn mower. It takes up all
the Krass, either long or short; twigs, leaves and small loose litter of any kind, stones in-
cluded, that a HAND rake would not touch. A man can rak*- three times as fast as with a hand
rak.'. ^r°A CHILD can run it.

Just the thing to fight crab grass. Send for Particulars.

It will save its cost in 60 days on any good lawn.

^^FINLEY LAWN RAKE CO.,

I PRICE $12 00. JOLIET. ILLINOIS.

When writing mention Amer'can Florist.

Last Call.

Per ion
10.000 Coleus. named, our selection.. 2>i in.. 11.50

.5,000 Gemniuras mixed i\4 " .. 1.50

3,ono Iresines. red and yellow 2^ " .. 1.50

1.000 .\lternanlhera, large-ltaved . .2H •' .. 1 ,=)0

l.OOORed Vernon 2J4 " .. 1.50

1.000 Erfordi 2« " .. 1.50

2,000 Hcgonias, mi\?d 2M " 150

1,000 Fuchsias, mixed 2M " .. 1.50

300 Asparat:us plumosus 7 " .. 20.00

The Morris Floral Co.,

PANSIES

THE JENNINGS STRAIN of Show and Fancy Pansies.
New Crop beed Now Ready.

My 1900 strain is of the liighest standard and can-
not be excelled bv any. Finest mixed, 2500 seeds.
$1.00; »o-oz.,$-:.56; oz.. $5.00. Yellow, white, blue
and black, in separate colors. 50o per pkt., post-
paid by mail. Small Pansy Plants, 60c per 100 by
mail. Cash with order,

E. B. JENNINGS, «'""" "'

THE MOWER

THAT will KILL ALL THt WIFDS IN YOUR UWNS.

■ If you teep the weeds cut yo they do not go to
seed, and cut your grass without "breaking the
small feeders of roots, the grass will become thick
and w^eds will disappear. The Clipper will do it.

^^"Send for circulars and prices.

Lock Box 254.

The fiuest I'aiifcies.
SOUTHPORT, rONN.

Aster Plants.

OSTRICH FE.\THEK, QLTEEN OF THE
MARK ET.SEMPLE'S. VICTORIA, VICK'S
and TRDFFAUT'S PERFECTION. Fine
plants, prown from the best seed in the mar-
ket, 35c per 100; 300 for $1.00; $2.50 per 1000.

Smilax.

Kiiit*. stron;; St^edlintrs from Flats, 50c per
100, $3.0(1 per 1000.

J. C. SCHMIDT, BRISTOL, PA.

"""licS'NrA" ~^" CALEDONIA

(A pure white variety of IJegonia Gloire de Lor-
raine.'i Certificated at R. H. S. London, Edinburgh,
Manchester, Wolverhampton, Cardiff, Notting-
ham, Stockport, Liverpool, York, Dundee and
Aberdeen. For all particulars regarding this sur-
passingly Grand, Stbrlinq Novelty apply to

JOHN FORBES. Nurseryman. HAWICK. Scotland.

CLIPPER LAWN MOWER GO.

Norrjstown,
Pa.

CABBAGE. CABBAGE.

H. Succession, Early and Late, Flat Dutch,
Druiuhead Savov and other varieties, field
grown plants, I5c per 100, $1.00 per 1000, $8.50
per 10,000.

White I'lurae, Golden Self Blanching, Giant
Pascal, New Rose and other varieties; 10 acres
will soon be ready; I5o per 100, $1.00 per lOOO,
$8.50 per 10 000. (Large enough now for trans-
planting at 75c per 1000).

C.1S1I ^VITH Order.

R. VINCENT. Jr.. & SON, White Marsh. Md.

iRIMSON CLOVER SEED, growers' prices.

ELERY PLANTS "'*""'

CCI-CrV I l-l-^AI'^l I -J per 1000.
ABBAQE and Potted Strawberry Plants.

Circuliir free. Slaysiakkr ,^ Son, Hover, Del,

THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S

COLOR CHART

!■ now aooepted aa the standard In preparing oolo

desorlpUoni. by many forelen taonses aa

weli as In Amerloa.

PRICE 15 CENTS POSTPAID.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 322 Dearborn 9t. ChicaQo

tgoo.

The American Florist.

149?

Boston Florist Letter Go.

MANl'FACTUltKKS OF

FLORISTS' LETTERS

This wooden box nicely stained and vai^
nlBhed» 18x30x1:2 made In two Bectlons* one
for each size letter, given away with first
order of 500 letters.

Block Letters. 1 ^ or 2-lncd size, per 100, $2. JL-,
Script LeiUTB.W Fastener wttb each letter or W3?i3.
Used by leadliiK tlorlsta everywhere and lor take by
all wholesatti tlurtsts and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Mana^w,
84 Havvley St., BOSTON, MASS.

H. BAYERSDORFER & GO.

Cyoas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries

end Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves

and Immortelles.

New CatRlogne of nil KLOR18T8 8DPPLLK8 on
application. Ci^For the trade onl7.

H. BAYERSDORFER & GO.

60. 52, 64 and 66 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

A. HERRMANN.

Cape Flowers, all colors;
Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs,
AND All riorlsts' Supplies.

Send for Pricet.
404-412 Eaat 34th St.. NEW YORK.

John Conley&Son,

IMamifucturers of
2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET,

Sigmund Geller, ^nXc^u'r^'o^'^"'
& r'LTSSS Florists' Supplies,

Braids for American Manufacture.
Metal Goods. Moss-Wreathes, Cape Flowers,
Immortella, Chenille, Tinfoil, Doves, Baskets,
Sheaves, Vases, Jardinieres, Ferndishes,
Novelties, etc.
108 W. 28th St., near 6th Ave., NEW YORK.

HEADQUARTERS -°"

COCOA FIBRE. SPHAGNUM and

SHEEP MANURE. GREEN MOSS,

BONE all grades, RUSTIC WORK, all kinds,

IMPORTED SOOT. CLAY'S FERTILIZER.

DUNNE & CO., igJTV.! New York.

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES.

Please mention the Ame*tcan Florist zvhen ~vt rlmg.

I™ Regan Printing House

CATALOGUES

NURSERY

SEED

FLORISTS

87-9 J Plymouth Place,

QARDENINQ

This la the paper to recommend to your
OUBtomers, the leading horticultural

Journal in America for amateurs

•2,00 Per Year. Sample Copies Free.

Uberal terms to florists who take sul>sorlptlons.

THE GARDENING GO. "»»»" Bid,. CHICAGO.

a

We have at all times a full and cumplete stock of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES"

IMPORTED PREPARED CYC»S LEAVES, C«PE FLOWERS (whii. uiid colorid), IMMORTELLES (all
.•ol..rsi. METAL DESIGNS. BASKETS. PEDESIAlS, ETC.. ETC. WHEAT

SHEAVcS ii s(if,i:ilij. Send lor special prices.

M. RICE & CO., "^"manI'Vac^Srers, 9'8 fi'bert Street, PIIILADELPniA. PA.

ESTABUSHED
1866

EMILSTEFFEriS^

SUCC.™ N.STEFFENS.
WDSTEFFENSBROS.

Vail's New Plant Stake

('ut out (if well-seasoued lumber,
straiglit f^rained, M inch square; a
decided improvement over the cane or
h.iruljioo. Cut any length desired; always ready for use; 3 ft. at $1 .50 per 1000, 3^4 ft. at $2.00
p>T 1000; 4 ft. at 12.60 per 1000; 4!4 ft. at $3.00 per 1000; F. O. B. Indianapolis. Remember
the freight is cheaper than on cane stakes.

THE VAIL SEED CO., Indianapolis, Indiana.

"NICOMIT["

(PATENT)

Vapor Insecticide

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

ALL GREENHOUSE BUGS.

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN.

The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co.,

LOUISVILLE. KY.

LIQUID PLANT FOOD

For Greenhouse Cultivating.

EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY,
Chicago Office: 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston.

H. K. Snider, Suite 4Q3, 260 Clark St.

CAPE FLOWERS CYCAS LEAVES

Wc per pouDd. Raw or prepared.

Prepared Paiin Leaves |

all varieties,
I also raw or

pressed
ready for painting. Fan Palms. Arecas,
Cbamadoreas. Date Palius, tlva Grasses.
Milk Weeds, Artificial Flowers and
Smllax. Lowest Prices— Largest Stock.

FLORIDA NAT. PRODUCTS CO.,
Kox 273. Indianapolis. Ind.

Smllax stringing made easy
by the use of

MEYER

GREEN SILKALINE

'Just the shade of the foliage.
Samples and prices free.

JOHN C. MEYER <£ CO.,
80-84 Kingston St. SOSTO/V, MASS

For sale by leading FlorlstB.

Please mention the American Florist when ivriting.

flji^^ T

S9M

CYCLONE SPRAY PUMP

Tub Gbbat iNsicT Extermi-
nator. Sprays as fine as mist. Just
the thing for Roses. Palm-, Pota-
toes, Tobacco, Small Fruits, Uen-
Rooste, etc. All tin, SOc. ; all _, , ^

polished copper, »1 OO. 0/«ft ioHh Order, welgn^
boxed, about 5 pounds. Buyer pays express.
STRVRN.S & CO.. «07 Chambers St.. N.Y. City.

in car
lots.

MANURE

Pulverized, $8 00 per ton.
-^ Natural, $4.00 per ton.

IN SACKS OR BARRELS BY THE TON

PCLVKRIZED, $12.00. Natural, $8.00. f. o. b.

E. C. NEWBURY, Mitchell, So. Dak.

Please mention Ike American Fiot ist ivhen writing.

Gardeners' Chronicle.

A Weekly Illustrated Journal.

B8TABLI8HXD 1S41.

The "QABDKNBKB' CHRONICLE" hM been »OB
OWB FIJTT YKARH the LEADING JOURNAL Of Ul

olass. It has achieved this position because, while
ipeolally devoting Itself to supplylnK the dally require.
ments of Kardeners of all classes, much of the uifor-
matlon furnished Is of snob ueneral and permanent
ralne, tbat the OAKDBNBUB CnRONICLB" !•
looked up to as the standard aitthoritt on tha
■nbjeotfl of which It treata.

Subscription to the United Btatee, M.20 per nar.
Bemlttanoei to be made payable to H. Q, COVB.

Omc«:—
41 Wellington St.. Coven Garden. London. England.

KIFT'S

PATENT

Adjustable Vase Holders

No. 1 —Brass, nlckled. 4 feet long. t> clasps to each rod.
Price cumplete (with preen or white tumblers) 12.35.
Price complete iwllh green or white cornucopia vases)
$2 50. No. 2— Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed and nickeled,
with three clasps for 5 to *rln pots. each. 11.75.

Klft's patent rubber capped Flower Tubes* ^-In.
diameter, per 100, $3.50.

JOSEPH KIFT & SON, Florists,
1725 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Fenn.

Please mention the American Florist when writing.

Universal insecticide

For Flowers, Trees
and Animals.

Recommended and in aie
by the foremost florists and
nurserymen in the land.

For Sale at the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. GO.

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y.

TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THE AD.

1498

The American Florist.

July 7,

Nashville.

HOT SEASON QUIETS MATTERS IN TENNES-
SEE.—BOSES POOR AS A RDLE.— GENY
BROTHERS TO INCREASE THEIR FACILI-
TIES.

The heat of midsummer and the lull of
July days is on the floral trade in this
city, and the growers are making a man-
ful fight to get everything in shape for
another season. Roses are very small,
vfith the exception of some Kaiseiin and
Carnot, which show up pretty well for
this time of the year. Some very good
longiflorums have been on the market
and funeral work made a sale for them.
Smaller flowers are in abundance, but
they give the usual summer look to the
designs.

Geny Bros, are putting up a new chrys-
anthemum house 100 feet long. They
are very successful with chrysanthemums
and carnations, of which they make a
specialty. They will also build a smaller
house for general plants.

M. C. DOERIS.

New Britain, Conn.— Carl Lorenzen
started June 27 upon one of his periodical
trips to Germany to see his aged mother.

Pecatonica, III.— Rufus Winchester is
about to ettfbark in the florist business,
beginning with the erection of one house.

Taunton, Mass.— Bernard J. Connolly
was married on June 26 to Miss Eliza
Dowd. The floral decorations in the
church were very handsome.

Invalid Appliance Co.,
COLUMBIA PUNT TUBS

—n» hlna Uui D*tn tiU aput. "

II jour wcrdicoan do«n'( h&adle them,

order o! u dittcL

FACTORY AND OPPIOBi

I90-IOO vaoDtn «t.. omioaoo.

!

FOR INSURANCE AGAINST

DAMAGE BY HAIL, Address

JOHN a. ESLER, Sec'y F. H. A.,

SADDLE RIVER, N. J

THE KINNEY PUMP.

For aiiDlTlnK llania nmnare U h»« no eqnal. Bent pre-
paid for B^. Wlthoat ipraylng valTe. W.OO.

Tha HtM CtDBBOtlan Ci.. Klagttti, R. I.

Pleaie mention the American J-'loriit when wtltmg.

GALVANIZED STEEL

Wire Rose Stakes

straight or Looped
and Pointed.

The Model Extension

Carnation Support.

Lancaster. Pa., .luut- 17, "99.
Mu. TuERoN Parker.

Brooklyn. N. Y.:
Dear Sir.— Vour Model Carnation
5* Support is all right in every way.

^ and will no doubt be considered

as necessarv as good plants with
growers wlien belter known. I
consider it the best in the market,
and it your other Specialties are
as good.' they should niuke another
addition to'the money makers of
1900. Very Respectfully.

Albbrt M. Herr.

Samples and Prices on
Application to

THE MODEL
PLANT STAKE CO.

226 North pth Street,

BROOKLYN. N. V.

D. 0. Cunningham

THE NEW

Standard

Ventilating

Machines.

Always reliable.

Self-oiling.

Four Styles.

All warranted first-
class.

Send for catalogue and
see what first-class flo-
rists are using.

E. HIPPARD CO.,

"m^ YOUNGSTOWN. 0. <

Please mrntinn the- Amettcan Flutist ulien

>i!tng.

Ki.

.Glass Co.,

PITTSBURG, PA.

TANK WINDOW CLASS.
nOT-nOLSE GLASS A SPECIALTY.

Please mention the Americayi Florist ivhen wytlin^.

IMPROVED GLAZING

J. M. Qasser's

PATENT ZINC JOINTS

FOB

Butting Glass Without Laps

Makes it air and water tight. Saves fue

No breakage from frost or medium sized hai^

Manufactured by J, Ad. GA.SSEI«,

Wholesale and Retail Florist,
101 Enclld Ave.. - CLKVELAND. O.

OP HiqH^

Boilers oradb

For GREENHOUSES.

See our Catalogue

S:^*S?^St"el GlbllnfcCo..UtlC8.M.Y.

Holds Class
Firmly

See the Point IS^

The Van Uejpcr I'er.
' liic I'o'

I the beut. No rlKbts or

feet Glazliif I'olnt. are

I lefts. Box of KKJU point.

75 ceot., postpaid.
, nEJJKY A. DRF.F.R,
I 714 CkrH.nl 81., Pkll.., P..

There are buyers Jor all kinds of stock
advertised in the American Florist.

KMns

The most convenient vva.v
of applying an insecticide
ever yet devised. No pans
required -No heating of
irons-No trouble-Cannot
injure the most sensitive
blooms-Very erfectiive.
Price 004 per box ojXl
roll s . Ml dealers sell it !

Skabcura Dip* Co.

St. Louis — Chicago.

Red Standard Pots.

CORRECT SIZE.
SUPERIOR QUALITY.

Write fur price list.

MILWAUKEE,
WIS.

G.tiENNEGKE CO..
FLOWER POTS

ALL KINDS.

STANDARD POTS

A SPECIALTY

♦

List and SAMPLES FREE.
eWAHN'8 POTTERY MF'G CO..

p. O. Box 78, Minneapolis. Minn.

Standard .Jt a?* T^,rf-fc,4- >^

FLOWER r^OrS

If your greenhouses are within 500 mlle^ of
the Capitol, write us ; we can save you money.

W. H. ERNEST,

28th ind M Streelt N. E. WA8HIN8TQN. D C.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANTJ^ACTCmiBfl OF

Flower Pots.

Before baying write lor prloee.
361-363 Herndon Street
ne»r Wrlghtwood Ave^

CHICAGO. ILL.

fgoo.

The American Florist.

1499

GARLAND'S IRON GUTTER

Parties contemplating using

note the following extracts

issued to

Iron Gutters will do well to
from Patent No. 616,781
George M. Garland :

The object of the invention is to provide a valley-gutter for Greenhouses which will be so constructed as
to combine a stop for the glass and a drip conductor.

Another object of the invention is to so construct the gutter that the devices for fastening the gutter to
supports will be bjlow the weather-face of the gutter, thuj ?ivoidtng perforations of the weather-face and con-
sequent liability to leakage.

The nails, screws, or other fastening devices are passed through the drop flanges and into the lower ends
of the roof beams, so that these fastening devices for connecting the valley- gutter to the roof structure are below
the weather faces of the vailey-gutter, and consequently the weather faces of the valley gutter need not be
perforated, insuring against leakage.

^

^.^U^^

%

cXi

'C-^Myi

/

GEO. M. GARLAND, - = Des Plaines, 111.

The Bottomless Pot

MORE ESPECIiLLT FOR VIOLET

AND CARNATION CDLTDRE,

^ THOSE RED POTS

•'Standards."

Azalea Pots, Fern Pots, Bulb Pans.

DETROIT FLOWER POT MFY.

Established 1853. DETROIT, MICH.

P. O. Addri'ss, -JSIO Howakd St.
Please mention the A merican Florist when ivriling

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed in Bmall crates, easy to handle.

Price per orate
I£00 2-ln. pota In orate, 14
1600 2J<"
leoo 2^ "
1000 3 "

8C0 3H "

6004 "

820 6 "

Ii4 6

5.26 60 8 " " 3.00

B.OO 48 9 " ■• 3.60

6 00 48 10 " " 4.80

6.80 24 11 •' " 3.60

4.60 24 12 " " 4.80

4.61 12 14 " " 4.80
3.161 616 " " 4.60

Seed pane, eame price as pots. Send for price list of

Uyllnders fur Cut Flowers, HanRlne Baekets. Lawn
Vases, etc. 10 per cent off for cash with ordtr,

HILFINOER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FOKT EDWARD, N. Y.

AnonsT BOLKiB i, sons. New York Agents

62 niT RTRIBT. WWW TORK riTT

KELLER BROS.,

213-15-17-19-21-23 Peart St..
NORRISTOWN. PA.

Manufacturers of Standard Flower Pots, red in
color, equal to the best on the market; are 16
miles from Philadelphia, best of railroad connec-
tions. We give special attention to mail orders and
make special sizes to order in quantities. A
postal will bring prices and discounts.
Please mention the American Florist when writing.

Greenhouse Designers
-^Ji^ Builders

SEND FOR CATALOGUE

Vallev Gutter and Drip Tonduc-
tor, 54c per foot Without
Drip Conductor, 400 per foot.

JENNINGS BROS ,

•9

MANUrACTURERS OF AND DEALERS IN

GREENHOUSE

SPECIALTIES,

PATENT IRON BENCH ERAME fITTINGS,
IMPROVED CAST IRON OITTERS AND PLATES.

GIney, Philadelphia, Pa.

Whpn wrltlnir mpTitloD the American Horl«t

BRANCH

\B\REH0VS1

^CTORY.
713-719

Wharton
St.-

* IpNC Island (mf,H.Y. 'J:^"

^LCi<

It is not much trouble to mention the
AuBEiCAN Florist when corresponding
with an advertiser.

1500

The American Florist.

July 7,

Index to Advertisers.

Advertising Bate>....1'l82

Allen J K lis;

American Boae Co — II

AmllnK B C 1485

Baur S Alfred 141)3

l]aBaeU& Wasbburn.IlSS
Bayer«dorfer H & Co. 1497

Benthey &Co I4Si

Berger H H * Co....l4Js

Bemlng H|G list,

BlDdekunst Die 14»S

Blano A & Co 14U2

Bobblnk & AtklnB....14'.i[l

Boston Letter Co 1497

BrantANoe 1494

Brown Peter II

Buckbee 11 W 1494

Bndlong J A 1485 ll'.ij

Bunyard n A 1491

Burpee W Atlee A Co II

Carmody JD IV

Chicago Carnation Col4S5
Cblcago House Wreck-
ing Co Ill

Cincinnati Cnl Flo Col4S(.
Clark Wm A 4 Son. 1491
Clipper Lawn Mower

Co 149i;

Coben J M I486

Conard & Jones Co. . .1491
Conley Jobn & Son. . .1497

Cottage Gardens I

CoxSeedCo II

Crabb & Hunter 1491

Craig Robt & Son I

Crouch Mrs .1 W 1194

Crowl Fern Co 1184

Cunningham Jos H. .14S9
Cunningham D O

Glass Co 1498

Dann H A Son 1490

Deamud J B 1481

Detroit Flo'r Pot Wk8l499
Dickinson Co Albert. 11

DletschA&Co IV

DUlon J L 149:i

Domer Fred&Sons Co 1489

DreerH A 1498

Donne & Co 1497

Bastem Chemical Co. 1497

Blohholz Henry U89

Elliott J L II

Ernest WH 1498

Farmers & Planters

Co 11

Ferguson John B 1486

rinley Lawn Kake Co 1496
Florida Nat Prod Co. .1497

Forbes John 1496

Ford Bros 1487

Foster Lnolns H 1484

Frey 4 Frey H94

Gardeners Chronicle. 1497
Gardening Co The.... 1497

Garland Geo M 14.i9

Gasser J M 1498

Getler Slgmund 1497

Germain Seed Co — II
Ghormie; & Perkins. .1487

Gibbons H W \^

Glblln 4 Co 1498

Gorton & Lldgerwood 1500
GullettS «ons W tI..149l

Gunther Wm H 1487

Gurney Heater Co 1510

Hagenburger C«ri....l49S

Hall Ass'n 1193

Hancock Geo 4 Son . . 1488

Heacock Joseph 1491

Helnl Jos 1494

Helss J B 1494

HenneckR C Co 149S

Herendeen Mfg Co... IV

Herr AlbertM 1489

Herrmann A 1497

Hews A H 4 Co 1499

Hlitlciger Bros 1499

HlllEO&Co 1

Hlppard K 1498

Hltcnlngs &Co IV

Holton & UunkeJ Co 1484

Hooker H M Co lU

Horan Bdw C 1487

Hort Adv 1496

Hose Connection Co.149h

Hunt E H 14H.5

Invalid Appliance C01498
Jackson 4 Perkins Co 1190

Jackson B B 1491

Jaooba S 4 Sons IV

Jennings E B 1496

Jennings Bros ll'.r.t

Johnson 4 Stokes t4Hs

Kastlng W F 14S6

Keller Bros 1499

Keller Geo & Son ir.H

Kellogg Geo M I486

Klft JOS 4 Son 1497

T^roescheli Bros Co. . IV

KoehnC A 1486

KuhlGeo A 1494

Lager 4 Hurrell 149ti

Lakev'w Rose Gardenl49I

Lang Julius 1487

LaBoche M F 1494

Lockland Lum Co .,..1498

LongDB 11

Lonsdale Edwin 1491

Lord&BumhamCo. IV

Lncas J 4 Co 15O0

Lynch WB 1485

McCarthy & Co N F

1486 I

McFadden B C 14S8

McFadden W A 1481

MoKellar 4 Winter-
son I486

McBean A 8 1493

Mader Paul 1489

Magnuson Martin A. 1493

May Jno N 1

Meyer John C 4 Co.. .1497

MUlang 4 Co 14S7

MUlang Frank 1487

Model Plant Stake Co 1493
Muller's Gartner Zel-

tung 1489

Monlnger J C Co Ill

Montgomery A D 1491

Moon Samuel C 1490

Moon Wm H 1490

Moore, Hentz4Na8b 14.s:

Morris Floral Co 14li6

Moss Geo M 1486

Murphy Wm 1489

Myers 4 Co 1600

Newbury B C 1197

New York Hotel 1492

Nlessen Leo 1486

N T Cut Flower Bl..I487
N Y Cat Flower Co... 1487

Peacock W P 148<,i

Pederaen-Bjergaard J II

Pennock Sami o 1486

Pierce F O Co IV

Pittsburg Cot Flo Co.1485

Poehlmann Bros 1491

Pollworth CCCo.... 1484

PrlnoeAG4 Co 1485

QnakerClty Mo hWta.lU

RandaU A L 1485

Baynor J I Iis7

Beed Glass 4PBlnt Co I v
Began Printing Honseli'.';
Relnberg Geo... 1485 149:i
Relnberg Peter.. 1484 1494
Ketzer Walter 4 Co..l4'.il

nice M &Co 1497

Blder-BrlossonKng ColSOO

Rodgers Alex II

Roemer Fred II

RolkerA4Son8 II

Rose Mfg Co 1497

Rupp John F 1491

Sander 4 Co 149B

SchlUo Adam IV

Schmidt J C 1496 1491

Schwelgert Chas 1492

Scoliey John A Ill

Sheridan W F 1487

Slebreoht ,>t Son I

Situations 4 Want*.. .1483

SkabcuraDIo Co 1498

Slaymaker & Son 1496

Smith Natb s> DOn 1491

Soltau C 1489

South Side Floral Col49I

Stahl Chas B 1486

Stearns Lumber Co. . . Ill

Steffens Emll 1497

Stevens 4 Co 1497

SloothoH H A4 Co. II
Storrs 4 Harrison Coll90
Sitherland Geo a....14m;
swahn FotteryMfgCo U'.w

TesBOn Robt F 14''9

Thorburn J M & Co 1488
Tobacco Warehousing

and Trading Co 1497

Traendly 4 8chenck..l487

Vail Seed Co 149(

Van Aken Bros 1492

Vaughan's Seed Store

14!9 1491 1493 I

VIck's Sons Jas II

Vincent 4 Bon 1496

Vredenburg 4 Co 1488

Wabash K R II

Watson G C II

Weathered's Sons

Thos W Ill

Weber H 4 Sons 1491

Weeber 4 Don II

Welland 4 RIsch 1485

Welch Bros 1486

Whllldln Pot Co 14a9

WIetor Bros 1493

Wlitbold The Geo Co I

Wood Bros 1489

Woodrofle 4 Bem-

helmer 14S6

WredeH II

Young Jno 1487

Yoong 4NOBent 1487

Young Thos Jr 1487

ZIrnglebel D II

CAPACITIES

FROM
325 to 2250

fT.
2'IN. PIPF.

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 U' All

Night to Keep Your Fire Qoing,

THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD.

SINt) rOB VLOKIBTS CATALOGUI Aim PBIOX LIST FBII CPON
APPLICATION.

GURNEY HEATER MFG. GO.

Hsw TORS ciTT BBANCH : 74 Fr.nklin St., Cor. Arch.

Ill Filth Ave., cor. 18th St. BOSTON. MASS.

WesternlSelliug Agents. JAMES B. CLOW & SONS, 222-824 Lake St.. Chicago, III.

"DORIC" HOT WATCH HEATER.

SBCTIONAi VIBW.

m ^ ^ _

Exclusively

A GREENHOUSE HEATER I

;

sH

1 T

R^^^H^HflL

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 8r CO.,

1514-1520 So. 9lh St., • PHILADELPHIA, PA.

(Established 1849.)

-■~"~-^™ ■

.^KaXKBKm^

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.
Send to nearest office for Catalogue "A 3."

RIDER-ERICSSON ENGINE CO.

28 Cortlandt Street, B'ew York. TRiiente-Rey 71 ^^ I,ake Street, Chlcag'o.

239 Franklin Street, Boston. Havana nuha ' ^^ ^- 7th Street, Philadelphia.

692 Craig Street. Montreal, P. Q. ' 22 A, Pitt Street, Sidney, N. S. W,

Pleaae Mention American Florist.

theGORTON SIDE FEED BOILER

Is specially constructed so that it will maintain a steady
fire all night without attention, which is a very
important item to be considered in select-
ing a greenhouse boiler.

5^"Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself,

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.,

NEW YORK.

Please mention the American Florist.

Please mention the American Florist to our advertisers.

CAST GLASS

CALLED PLATE

HEADQUARTERS.

JOHN LUCAS & CO., Philadelphia.

Mmerica is "the Prou/ of the I/essel; thsrB may be mare comfort Mmidships, but we are the first to toucli Unknawa Seas,

Vol. XV.

CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, JULY 14. 1900.

No. 632.

fLHIlE /At!^ifii1@/4L'!I IFlL@@l!@f

Copyri£;ht 1900, by American Florist Company.
Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter.

Published evert Saturday by

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

314 Dearborn St., Chicago.
Eastern Office: 67 Bromfield St., Boston.

Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00.

Subscriptions accepted only from the trade.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

OrficERB— E. M. Wood, Natick, Mass., presi-
dent; P. R. P1EK90N, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice-
president; Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfield St.,
Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil City,
Pa., treasurer. The sixteenth annual meeting
will be held at New York, August, 1900.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Annual meeting at New York, 1901. Leonard
Barron, 139 Liberty St., New York, secretary.

THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Annual convention at Baltimore, February,
1901. ALBERT M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

Annual meeting at New York, August, 1900.
Elmer D. Smith, Adrian, Mich, secretary.

THIS ISSUE 28 PAGES WITH COVER.

CONTENTS.

Conventions at expositions 1501

The Edmund M. Wood bowling trophy (illus) 1502

A house of rhododendrons (illus ) 15C3

Paris (illus.) 1S03

New York 1504

Chicago 1^05

Boston 1505

Philadelphia 1505

Society of American Florists 1506

Transportation to New York 1506

Greenhouse building 1506

■Canadian Horticultural Association 1506

St. Paul 1^06

Cleveland 1507

Heating with a flue 1507

Catalogues received 1507

Washington 1508

Th.' seed trade 1512

Indianapolis 1512

St. Louis 1512

The nursery trade 15H

With tlie growers— Storrs & Harrison Co..

Painsville, 0 1514

Our pastimes— -Vt Chicago 1516

—At Detroit 1516

—At Philadelphia 1516

—At New York 1516

— Qaeen of EJgely bowling trophy (illus.).... 1516

Buffalo 1518

Omaha 1520

Milwaukee 15-2

Little Falls, N. Y.— A. Jackson is
about to open a florist's establishment
in the Snell Building.

Conventions at Expositions.

Because of the interest manifested in
the contest for the S. A. F. convention of
1901, theeditorof the American Florist
addressed the following letter to a score
or more of those gentlemen who have
been active in the society's affairs:

There being at the present time quite a
lively argument in progress among the
traileas to the advantages and disadvan-
tages to the S. .\. F. of holding its conven-
tion in a city when an exposition is in
progress, we would like a word from you
as to whether, in the light of your long
experience in the society, the holding of
the convention under such surroundings
is for the best interests of the society.

The following are the replies:

J. L. DILLON, BLOOMSBUBG, PA.

I am not prepared to discuss this mat-
ter but I think we had a larger meeting,
everything considered, at Omaha during
the Trans-Mississippi Exposition than
we did at St. Louis during the World's
Fair in Chicago.

A. HERBINGTON, MADISON, N. J.

The advantage, as far as I can see, of
holding a convention in a city that is
conducting an exposition is that it
affords, those who wish, an opportunity
of taking in the two at one cost. There
may be disadvantages arising therefrom
but I have never attended a convention
under such circumstances and conse-
quently do not ieel qualified to express
an opinion.

GROVE P. RAWSON, ELMIRA, N. Y.

I am in favor of Buffalo and do not
believe Chicago the place for holdiner the
S. A. F. convention of 1901. The Pan-
American will attract the most attention
and Buffalo is more centrally located as
far as the society membership is con-
cerned. When the St. Louis convention
was in progress, most of the visiting
members stayed at Chicago, as I did. I
like Chicago first-rate, but would prefer
a visit there in 1902.

GEO. A. RACKHAM, DETROIT, MICH.

I do not believe it conducive to the
best interests of the S. A. F. to hold its
convention in a city in which an exposi-
tion is in progress. In the first place, it
would make it impossible to secure the
required attendance at the meetings, as
all know who have attended the S, A. F.
conventions how difficult it is to get any
larger number of the members to attend
the business sessions on account of
counter attractions. Then, I do not
think a trade exhibit in a city in which

an exposition was being held would
secure as many entries nor would those
making the entries try to make as large
displays, as no doubt the large exhibitors
would also have exhibits at the exoosi-
tion. Third, I do not think that anyone
can successfully attend to business and
pleasure at one and the same time.
Chicago is the choice of the Detroit boys.

WM. WEBBER, OAKLAND, MD.

I do not see any particular advantage
in having the S. A. F. meet in Buflalo
during the Pan-American Exposition
next year. What advantage would come,
1 think, would be counteracted by lack
of attendance at the business sessions of
the meeting. There will undoubtedly be
much to see at the exposition that will
be beneficial to florists, but for reasons
above stated, I question the advisability
of holding the S. A. F. meeting there next
year.

THEO. BOCK, HAMILTON, O.

I am strongly opposed to holding our
convention in a city where an exposition is
in progress, because the exposition is so
potent an attraction that it is impossible
to hold the members together for the
very purpose for which the conventions
are held. I find that in a city with no
exposition there is plenty of pleasure and
it is all the S. A. F. can do to keep the
men long enough together to look after
the work of the society. Let us not make
it all play and no work, please.

ELMER D. SMITH, ADRIAN, MICH.

It appears to me that the members who
have the good of the society at heart will
not be drawn away by the attractions
oflered by an exposition. As you are
aware, there are a large number of mem-
bers who take this time for an annual
outing and believe in having a good time
without entering the convention hall.
Such members will not be present wher-
ever it is held and as before stated I think
the active members would not be enticed
by the attractions of an exposition.

ADAM GRAHAM, CLEVELAND, O.

Providing other things are equal, I see
no disadvantage in holding the S. A. F.
convention in a city in which an exposi-
tion is in progress. It is possible that
counter attractions might draw some-
what upon the attendance at the sessions
of the society, but, on the other hand, the
additional attraction of the exposition
might fairly be considered as drawing
many to the S. A. F. convention who,
failing the added card, might not attend
at all. An objection that might be
raised, would be one relating to difficulty

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in obtaining hotel accommodations at
reasonable rates. I think, however, that
American enterprise has usually been
equal to the task of providing reason-
ably good service at fair prices in such
cases, and I do not believe that such an
objection would have serious weight in
many minds at this time. In any case,
reduced rates of travel would seem to be
sufficient to counteract such a fear in
most cases. Location with reference to
present and prospective membership,
combined with necessary facilities should,
I think, rather be considered than any
question ol exposition or no exposition.

C. B. WHITNALL, MILWAUKEE, WIS.

Where the business of a society's con-
vention is properly conducted an exposi-
tion in the same city is of little harm or
benefit. In selecting a convention city
the aim should be to equalize the travel-
ing distance for the earnest members, as
they may be distributed over the coun-
try, and in this an exposition city may
have some advantage in reduced lares,
but this should only be considered as a
benefit for those who would attend at
any place. In point of comfort an expo-
sition city is apt to put us to adisadvan-
tage, as the city makes every effort to
obtain a crowd. The use of an exposi-
tion as a drawing card, or any other
inducements foreign to our work, to
attract attendance is an injury to our
cause. Attendance secured by such

advertising is of little value; it swells the
S. A. F. treasury some but that is not
the fundamental object of our meeting.
The receipts in that department should
be as a result of appreciative work done
by the earnest workers. Numbers will
be the result of successful labor but suc-
cess will not be attained by securing a
larger attendance through the popular
attractions of an exposition. The indi-
vidual interest is the fundamental basis
on which the collective effort should
build and the number will be the true
measure of success. Sideshows may
increase thegate money temporarily but
render the fpth of true progress more
obscure. . Let us know our weakness
that we may more intelligently study
our needs.

H. A. SIEBRECHT, NEW YORK.

From my experience, I can see no
objections to holding our conventions in
cities where expositions are in progress.
I really think that it would be an
advantage, unless it were that such an
exposition was held in a very large city,
where a great amount of trade centers in
our line of business. Then, in that
case, the nurseries and places of interest
in the trade might be somewhat neglected
in case there was an extended trade and
horticultural exhibit in such exposition.

1 think that in Omaha two years ago,
it was rather an advantage to the con-
vention and to the S. A. F. in general

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that it was held there when the exposi-
tion was in progress, for I really think
that there was more actual good work
and business done in Omaha, notwith-
standing the exposition, than in a good
many other conventions. Now, it is my
opinion, that Bufialo (no doubt this is
the objective place for next year) would
make an excellent place for our conven-
tion of next year, as it offers double
facilities and inducements.

We go to the S. A. F. conventions, to
take up matters of importance, which
will advance the interests of the trade in
general. We interchange facts and ideas,
speak and listen and then go and see all
we can; feast our eyes upon some grand
exhibits and displays, whether they are
directly trade exhibits or ornamental
displays for competition or fame; it does
not make much difference, as long as we
see things that improve our minds and
give us a higher standard and create for
us higher ideals in our profession. But,
of course, on the other hand, should there
be a World's Fair or large exposition
held in Xew York this year, the attend-
ance at the sessions of the convention
might be seriously interfered with. New
York, as it is, has grand expositions
every day. It is a continual exposition.
And therefore, a large city like New York,
Chicago and perhaps Philadelphia, for a
convention and large exposition added,
might not be advantageous for holding
conventions therein at such times.

WM. SCOTT, BUFFALO, N. Y.

You request my opinion on the advan-
tages and disadvantages of holding the
conventions of the S. A. F. in exposition
cities. First, I must say that it is very
much as the old adage goes, that "cir-
cumstances alter cases." You can use
good arguments on both sides, as you
can in almost everything. The conven-
tion did not go to Chicago in the World's
Fair year. Neither would it have been
desirable. The city hotels were filled up,
the people would have been widely scat-
tered and the business of the convention
would have been neglected. These objec-
tions would also apply to New York,
Philadelphia and Boston, for between
the sights of the great cities and the
exposition attractions, the attendance
at the sessions of our convention would
suffer.

In cities of what me may call the
second size, such as Cincinnati, Buffalo,
Cleveland or Pittsburg, these objections
would hardly apply. The convention at
Omaha was a decided success. It was
too far west to expect a large delegation
from the Atlantic states, but there was a
fair attendance from the east. I failed to
notice that the Trans-Mississippi Exposi-
tion interfeted in the slightest with the
business of the convention but the
exposition undoubtedly was the induce-
ment for many of us to travel as far as
Omaha All who were there can look
back with much pleasure to the visit,
and yet • )maha was not an ideal city for
a summer convention; it was too hot.
When sweltering up a hilly street I
remarked to a native, "Its pretty hot
to-day, 'jS°; do you get so hot often?"
"Well, we don't call this hot. It don't go
over 103° many times during summer."

It is for the welfare of the S. A. F. that
its officers and members are working,
and not for the advancement of exposi-
tions, yet there is another side in that a
great majority of our good members
take but one week's holiday, and many
make the S. A. F. convention their holiday
and outing fortheyear. Iftheycan take
in a beautilul exposition and at the same

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A HOUSE OF RHODODENDRONS.

time attend our convention, they are
glad of the opportunity. The double
attraction will bring out a large attend-
ance and, after all, itisthe dues we want;
we want a good audience to listen to the
papers and discussions, if possible, but if
we cannot get the audience, get their
dues.

The experiment has not been tried of
holding a convention in an exposition
city in our eastern states, but I will con-
clude by supposing that the convention
was held in Buffalo in 1901. The condi-
tions would be these: The coolest city
in the union or on the continent; a city
that has the largest number of beautiful
residence streets in the world; a city that
is within reach of -tO, 000,000 people in
one night's ride, brought here by twenty-
three different railroads; a city that is
healthful, clean and cool, whose luxurious
street car service is unequalled, whose
people have time to be civil and polite,
for the breezes that are wafted from Lake
Erie keep everybody good tempered.
Twenty minutes ride from the center of
the city will be the Pan-American Expo-
sition, which, if not as large as the
World's Fair, will be the most artistic,
the most attractive and novel, not in
electrical features, not in horticulture,
not in liberal arts or amusements, in
none of these alone, but in all its features
the most beautiful, attractive and
instructive exposition the world has
ever seen. These are a few of the condi-
tions and reasons why I think that an
exposition city may, at the same time,
be a good convention city, when circum-
stances favor it.

A House of Rhododendrons
For bold decorative effect in cut flower
work the rhododendron has no rival in
its season. It gives a good range of
massive color, its foliage is rich and
ample and its culture is of the simplest
character. It suffers nothing from fre-
quent disturbance of the roots and, given
a year's rest after a season of forcing is
again as good as new. There is no con-
jecture regarding a prospective crop of
flowers, for it is all in sight before the
plants are housed. Our illustration
shows a house of large plants lifted from
the garden and planted closely in the
greenhouse bed, in full bloom during the
month preceding Easter. The proprietor,
James Comley, whom many of our read-
ers will no doubt recognize as the former
gardener at the F. B. Hayes estate in
Lexington, Mass., stands among the
rhododendrons with the serene confidence
of a man who knows when he has a good
thing. Cut in long branches the flowers
from these plants sold well on the Boston
market.

Paris.

seedsmen's displays at the exposition.

— what an old fbench house has

done in this line. — notes of exhibits

and awards at the fifth show. —

VILMOBIN'S many GOOD things. -VISITORS
FROM PACIFIC AMERICA.

The oflicial catalogue of the exposition
not having appeared, it is difficult to
estimate exactly the number of exhibits
made by seedsmen. Every country shows,
among the agricultural products, a
greater or less variety of seeds, or rather

grains, but I do not think that the
entries of those who are generally known
as seedsmen are many, nor is this usually
the case at expositions. The fact that
seeds can only be staged in bags or
bottles renders it difficult to make such an
exhibit very attractive or striking. How-
ever, Vilmorin-Andrieux&Co.,have done
unusually well in this exposition. It is
only fair to say that few houses ha've at
their disposal such a variety of material,
panels, models and illustrations, as has
the firm in question, which can shoiva
collection of its catalogues dating back
to 1766. Vilmorin & Co. exhibit at nine
or ten diflferent places, but their leading
display is made in a special pavillion
bordering the Avenue de la Motte- Picquet ,
behind the Machinery Hall and Palais des
fetes. The pavillion looks like an agri-
cultural museum. It contains not less
than eighty varieties of wheat, including
many hybrids introduced by the firm;
about sixty varieties of forage and
agricultural plants, fifty varieties of
grasses and all the leading kinds of oats,
barley, rye, millet, moha, buckwheat,
sorghum, fiber and dye plants, etc.,
grown in France. These are all shown
with their straw, roots, ears or heads.
Here we also find a largecollection of the
most interesting beans and peas, with
straw, pods and roots, rendering the
comparison between them very easy.
But what is of special interest to seeds-
men is the splendid collection of several
hundred plaster casts of the leading
vegetables. These casts, made of a com-
position which is almost unalterable, are
true models not only as regards size and

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color but also as regards weight of the \
plants they represent. The artist who
makes them, and who belongs to Vil-
morin's staff, gives them such an exact
resemblance as to mislead many visitors.
A number ol other features, such as
specimen charts, graphics, experiment
reports, illustrations, etc., which are of
educational value to the fa^-mer as well
as to the student, may be found in the
pavillion. On one of the tables may also
be seen a Brown bag filling machine run
by electricity, which puts up papers dis-
tributed free to the visitors.

The fifth flower, vegetable and fruit
show has just been opened at the exposi-
tion and the Americans, as usual, secured
many first prizes for their apples and
fruits. Among the winners were the
New York and California commissions,
the horticultural societies ot Illinois,
Virginia, Nebraska and Missouri, the
U. S. Department of Agriculture Division
of Pomology, and Patrick Gleason, of
Leroy, N. Y. The display is really fine
and due credit ought to be given to Mr.
Taylor. Canada, too, received several
first prizes. Some of your readers may
ask why so many first prizes are awarded.
The reason for it is that each display is
judged on its own merits. If it receives
the required number of points, from
sixteen to twenty, it receives a first prize.
I think that the New York and Illinois
exhibits received the maximum number
ot points.

The cool weather we are experiencing
is very favorable to the flowers, which
are dazzling in the brilliancy of their
colors, scent the air of the big horticult-
ural palace and seem to look fresher
than at the previous shows. The palace,
as usual, contains some excellent groups
and collections of annual and perennial
flowers, roses, begonias, cannas, gera-
niums, orchids, cacti, etc., but which dif-
fer only in the disposition of the beds
from the shows previously described.

Paillet, of Chatenay, has an exquisitely
beautiful group of hydrangeas, the trusses
of most of which do not measure less
than twelve inches in diameter and well
deserve the first prize which they were
awarded. Vilmorin & Co. received the
same award for a group of their single,
large flowering Petunia superbissima,
many of which measured over seven
inches across. The same firm, which

secured not less than eight first prizes at
this show, staged a collection of 180
kinds of alpine plants gathered from all
over the world.

The successor of Hochard, who used to
be one of our best carnation growers,
Mr. des Digueres, of Pierrefitte, had a
remarkably good collection of carnations,
and C. Ber'anek, Paris, showed a splendid
brilliant red sort named Dr. J. Mayer
and another notable variety, a pink
color with red stripes, called Slovanka.
Croux & Son, of Sceaux, made a novel
display in grouping some standard
grown gooseberries and currants among
their flowering shrubs, the fruits show-
ing well above the flowers and foliage.

.\t the meeting of the French Horti-
cultural Society June 28 Vilmorin staged
a collection of about twenty varieties of
lobelias, notable among which were
Prima Donna, red with large white eye;
Magenta, red, white center, with small
eye; erecta bicolor, blue and white;
Crystal Palace, fine dark blue with dark
foliage; speciosa superba, dark blue
with light green foliage; speciosa
grandiflora, large indigo blue flower
and small eye, and nana compacta
Kermesina, of a fresh pink color. The
same firm also exhibited a collection of
about half a hundred varieties of stocks,
two dozen varieties of poppies, several
varieties of larkspurs and a large lot of
sweet peas. Their Cupids were Boreat-
ton. Primrose, Beauty, Firefly, White
and Rose. The latter (Rose) seems to be
the finest variety and a grand sight
when in full bloom in the fields. I expect
that after a few such exhibitions sweet
peas will become popular in France

We seem to have a good many visitors
from your side just now. Some come
from the farthest states, Mr. Poppleton,
of the Portland Seed Co., Portland, Ore.,
and Louis G. Pfunder, florist, from the
same city, being here at present.

Parisian.

New York.

CONVENTION PREPARATIONS MOVING SPIRIT-
EDLY.—MUCH ENTHUSIASM AT THE CLUB
MEETING.— ASSURANCES OF A BIG HORTI-
CULTURAL DISPLAY.— QUIET PERVADES
THE MARKET.— VARIOUS NOTES OF
INTEREST.

Convention enthusiasm advanced sev-
eral degrees more at the club meeting

EXHIBIT OF VILMORIN-ANDRIEUX & CO. AT THE PARIS EXPOSITION.

last Monday evening. The attendance
was large and every working committee
was on hand with a cheering report of
substantial progress in convention pre-
paration. It was announced that the
advertising pages in the beautiful souve-
nir book which is to be presented to
every member of the S. A. F. will posi-
tively be closed on July 18 and that all
orders for space therein must be in Mr.
Weathered's hands on or before that
date. On recommendation of the horti-
cultural exhibition committee a special
scale of points was adoped for use in
awarding the two large cash prizes
offered in the schedule. An additional
1000 schedules were ordered printed to
supply the unlooked-far demand for
copies and authority was given the
horticultural exhibition committee, also
the hall decoration committee, to
employ assistants to guard and attend
to the large number of valuable plants
that are to be staged. A splendid show
is assured in this as well as in the trade
exhibition department.

Many features of the proposed enter-
tainment of S. A. F. visitors were fully
discussed and plans laid for a systematic
carrying out of details. The reception
committee was empowered to add the
names of twenty-five ladies to their num-
ber to assist in the entertainment of
of visiting ladies. Secretaries of clubs
and societies and local vice-presidents of
the S. A. F. will confer a great favor by
reporting to Secretary John Young, 51
West Twenty-eighth street, New Y'ork
city, the number of people expected to
attend the convention from their vicinity.

E. A. Asmus was appointed captain to
manage a shooting team and Wm. Duck-
ham was appointed a member of the
award committee in place of C. H. Allen,
resigned. Five new members were elected
and, thirty seconds thereafter, each was
duly placed on some important commit-
tee by President O'Mara, who thoroughly
appreciates the dignity of labor and
believes in passing it around liberally.
An appreciative letter was received from

F. L. Harris, of Wellesley, Mass., in
recognition of his election as an honorary
member of the New Y'ork olub. The next
meeting will take place, Monday even-
ing, July 23.

It is hardly necessary to devote any
space to the cut flower trade at the
present date. Very few flowers of men-
tionable quality are being received at the
wholesale marts and customers exist
only in reminiscence. Many employes in
retail and wholesale places are off on
vacation and quiet and general indiffer-
ence rule everything in sight.

Julius Roehrs' nephew, chief engineer of
the Kaiser Frederick, was one of the
heroes of the terrible Hoboken dock fire.
He is credited with having saved thirty-
seven lives, while the soles were burned
from his shoes and the metal actually
melted in his watch chain by the heat.

Arthur Taylor, brother of John H.
Taylor, of Bayside, died suddenly on
Friday, July G. Thisatlliction, following
so close upon the death of Mrs. Taylor,
is keenly felt by Mr. Taylor's many
friends and sympathy is expressed on all
sides.

W. T. Hutchins, of Indian Orchard,
Mass , sailed July 11 on the New Y'ork
for Liverpool to attend the bi-centenary
sweet pea conference at London, July 20
and 21, at which he is to read a paper
on "Sweet Peas in America."

Jos. Zahitaky was sent to the county
jail for three months for stealing potted
plants from the greenhouses of H. Maen-
ner at Maspeth, L. I.

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J. V. Phillips is making a substantial
renovation of his Brooklyn store and
John Weir has extended his activities by
the addition ot a big fruit department to
his Hanover Place store.

Wm. Ford is accepting, with due
serenity, congratulations on the birth
of a son.

E. B. Sutton is sending Scott carna-
tions of winter excellence to John I.
Kaynor.

Theo. J. Lang and family have gone to
Atlantic City for a short outing.

L. J. Kreshover sailed for Europe on
the steamer PhoL-necian July 7.

Chicago.

THINGS BRIGHTEN OP A BIT UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF COOUNG BREEZES. —
ROSES SHORT OF THE SUPPLY. — WHITE
CARNATIONS ALSO IN DEMAND.— EVANS-
TON GROWERS ARE BUILDING. — REIN-
BERG REMODELS SALESROOM. — HENDER-
SON COMMITS MATRIMONY. — A COAL
CONTRACT AND OTHER NOTES.

This week has been more moderate as
to temperature, more active as to demand
and weaker in point of supply. The tor-
ridity of two weeks ago put an end to
the rose crop and shipments have fallen
oft' all at once, with the result that really
good roses are not to be had and even
the poorest are short of the demand.
The call for Beauties and Meteors has
let up a little, as most material finds its
way into funeral work, in which Bride
and Bridesmaid roses and white carna-
tions are generally more serviceable.
The latter are also somewhat under the
demand and such fair stock as is coming
in is quickly placed. Shipping trade is
holding up fairly well for mid-July. Of
course there are the usual quantities of
garden flowers but these are little in
demand and not salable in any quantity,
even the street fakirs refusing to handle
them. Gladioli are, perhaps, an excep-
tion to this rule and as soon as asters
are available they will probably meet
with sales in keeping with their quality.

Weiland & Risch broke ground on
Wednesday for the addition of 50,000
feet to their range of glass at Evanston.
The new houses, which will be thor-
oughly built, will be used for carnations,
the firm now having 40,000 plants in
the field, such varieties as Mrs. Lawson,
The Marquis, G. H. Crane, America and
Melba.

Peter Reinberg's wholesale store looked
more like a carpenter shop than a flower
market during the early days of this
week, but things are now getting into
shape again, and much better shape than
ever. The whole internal economy of the
place has been rearranged, affording
more room and many other conveniences.

The list of those who intend going to
the convention from this city and vicin-
ity is continually growing, the latest
additions being Mr. Risch, of Weiland &
Kisch, and C. E. Finley, of the Finley
Lawn Rake Co., Joliet, 111.

Alexander Henderson, at Vaughan's
Seed Store, is receiving congratulations
upon his marriage Saturday, July 7. His
bride was Miss Minnie Sorenson, who
until very recently was also employed at
Vaughan's.

J. A. Budlong has made a contract
with Hull & Company for forty-five cars
of Thacker splint coal, which he figures
is about his winter's supply, 1,350 tons.

L. Wassermann, of Muskegon, Mich.,
was a visitor this week, returning from
the national democratic convention at
Kansas City.

Nic Wietor started for Tomahawk
Lake on Tuesday evening for ten day's
fishing with a trio of friends from Rogers
Park.

John Zeck is enjoying a week's vacation
from his duties at Budlong's and has vis-
ited at his old home at La Porte, Ind.

Chas. Hughes, of Deamud's, is spending
his vacation at his old home, Hillsdale,
Mich.

The condition of C. W. McKellar's
father has not improved.

Arnold Ringier is at home from his trip
to the Pacific coast.

Visitors: H. E. Philpott, Winnipeg,
Man.; W. A. Kennedv, Milwaukee; W.'T.
Bell, Franklin, Pa.

Boston.

GARDEN FLOWERS AT HORTICULTURAL
HALL.— WALSH GETS A SILVER MEDAL.
—BUSINESS CONTINUES SLACK.— REPORT
OF PARK INVESTIGATORS. — NOTES HERB
AND THERE.

Horticultural Hall was filled on Satur-
day, July 7, with an exceedingly fine
display of garden flowers. Another big
contribution of roses was brought by
M. H. Walsh, for one of which, a hybrid
between Wichuraiana and Bridesmaid,
he was awarded a silver medal. Rea
Bros, were represented by an interesting
lot of hardy perennials including early
blooming phloxes, E. C. Lewis by holly-
hocks and Shirley poppies, W. J. Clemsen,
Blue Hill Nurseries, Mrs. J. B. Lawrence
and Mrs. E. M. Gill by promiscuous col-
lections, and several young ladies by
interesting tables of wild flowers. Holly-
hocks, unfortunately, are a lost art in
our flower shows. A few years ago
superb displays were made, which are
now impossible because of the fungus,
for which no efficacious remedy has yet
appeared.

The long-delayed report of the park
investigating committee of the alder-
manic board was presented on Monday
of this week. It not only exonerates the
park officials on every charge, but in
addition compKments the commissioners,
Superintendent Pettigrew and the
employes for their efficiency. This,
however, is nothing more than was
expected. The public recognized, and
the daily papers reflected their senti-
ments, as the investigation went on,
that no more baseless and frivolous accu-
sations were ever made against a faith-
ful and efficient administration. Boston
has every reason to feel proud of her
park board and its work.

Business continues at a standstill.
Roses are small generally, and badly
mildewed. Carnations are of good
quality for the season. Delphiniums,
lilies, gaillardias, com flowers, gypso-
phila and other garden flowers are seen
abundantly in the retailers' windows,
giving a brightshowata trifling expense.
Water I'lies are plentiful, even in fancy
sorts, and many of the stores display a
tank of them. Wholesalers are closing
early regularly now.

It was announced at the July meeting
of the Massachusetts Horticultural
Society that arrangements had been
made to send a picture of the new horti-
cultural building to the Paris Exposition.

Wilmington's famous old tree, the
Whitefield elm, has been cut down. This
tree, reputed to be nearly two centuries
old, measured sixteen feet around the
trunk at a point two feet above the
ground. It was struck by lightning two
years ago and has been dying ever since.

Jackson Dawson's hybrid rose, W. C.
Egan, has made a fine record as to bloom-

ing and vigor this season and has received
much favorable comment from good
judges of garden roses.

A. Leuthy is booked to sail for Europe
on the Saxonia from Boston on Saturday,
July 11.

J. i\I. Cohen is remodeling and refur-
nishing his store on Bosworth street.

W. C. Barry, Rochester, N. Y., was a
recent visitor.

Philadelphia.

STATE OF THE MARKET. — NOTHING BUT
POOR STOCK IN SIGHT. — NOT ENOUGH
FIRST-CLASS FLOWERS TO SUPPLY A
LIGHT DEMAND.— JOHN WALKER BUYS
THE HIPPARD ESTABLISHMENT AT
YOUNGSTOWN.— DOINGS AT CRAIG'S AND
OTHER NOTES.

Oh, for some good flowers! The aver-
age flower chest has such a poverty
stricken look these days that one is
ashamed to switch on the current and
open the door for fear the little, shriv-
elled up blossoms will drive his customer
away. Asters, sweet peas, antirrhinums
and water lilies are in fair shape, also a
few Meteors and Kaiserins, but there are
very few really good, even of these varie-
ties. We hope the red Kaiserin spoken
of in last week's issue will develop into
something good, and the grower lucky
enough to discover a pink sport would
certainly have cause to be congratu-
lated. One might ask the use of having
flowers when there is no demand; there
is little doing, to be sure, but the fact
remains that there are not enough good
flowers to supply what little call there is
and even a day's notice hardly suffices
to get an order together. Robert Craig
is commencing to cut his Japan lilies.
These will make a welcome addition to
the assortment of summer stock. Sweet
peas are now 20 cents per hundred;
asters, $1; gladioli, $3; pink water lilies,
$3; Meteor and Kaiserin roses, $4; lily
of the valley is plentiful at $4.

John Walker, who has been connected
with the Craig nurseries for twenty-two
years, and for the past twelve or fifteen
has been foreman there, is to leave Phila-
delphia. He has purchased the business
and entire greenhouse establishment of
the E. Hippard Co., of Youngstown, O.
The plant contains over 60,000 feet of
glass, all in good order, a number of the
houses being of very recent construction.
All the trade in the city feels a strong
interest in the movement but there is
universal regret that Mr. Walker, who
has been, from his youth up, so closely
identified with the business in this city,
is to permanently remove. He carries
away with him, however, everyone's
best wishes for success in his new ven-
ture. He is eminently qualified by his
long schooling and experience at one of
the best establishments in the country to
maintain a model and thoroughly up-to-
date place. This, together with the fact
that he is just in the prime of life, with
an untiring energy, seems to make his
success assured.

At R. Craig & Son's annex, Sixty-sec-
ond and Market streets, two new carna-
tion houses are going up. The great
success of the Crocker and other choice
varieties makes these additions neces-
sary. The stock of young plants in the
field is looking fine. Four entire houses
here are filled with Boston ferns in vari-
ous sizes, which will make tip-top plants
by fall.

John Habermehl is recuperating at
Atlantic City, where he expects to spend
the entire summer. K.

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The American Florist.

July 14^

Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, t2.00.

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 are allowed, only on consecutive inser-
tions, as follows — 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
11.00 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 American
Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen
and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines o«/y.

Orders for less than one-hall inch space not accepted.

Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to
secure insertion in the issue for the following
Saturday. Address

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. CHICAGO.

It is the strictly high grade product
which commands a sale. This is worth
pasting in your hat.

While western cut flower growers are
very generally increasing their facilities,
their new glass will be largely devoted
to American Beauties and the fancy car-
nations.

Society of American Florists.

The following circular letter has been
issued from the office of the secretary
under date of July 6;

Dear Sir:— With persistent individual
effort the convention of the Society of
American Florists to be held in New
York city next August can be made a
memorable event in American horticult-
ure. It is the desire ot President Wood
that each member of the society consti-
tute himself or herself a committee of the
whole and obtain at least one new mem-
ber and as many more as possible, either
life or subscription.

If each member will make this effort,
the strength of our organization will be
greatly increased and our ability to
carry forward the work of the society in
the coming century will be strength-
ened accordingly.

President Wood also requests that each
member read his remarks at the Detroit
convention, upon co-operation, which
were published in the last annual report
of the society; also the discussion and
the society's action upon this subject,
and come to the New York convention
prepared to act and vote understand-
ingly upon the measures which will be
presented for the future management of
the co-operative department or for the
organization of a corporation with cap-
ital. Wm. J.' Stew art, Secy.

Transportation to New York Convention.

It has now been definitely settled that
practically all the railroads and steam-
ship lines in the United States, as far
west as Utah, have concurred in a uni-
form rate of one and one- third fare on
the certificate plan to those attending
the convention. Attention is called to
the following rules, which must be fol-
lowed in order to obtain the benefit of
the concession:

1. Tickets at full fare for the going
journey may be secured within three
days (exclusive of Sunday) prior to and
during the first three days ot the meet-
ing. The advertised dates of the meeting
are from August 21 to August 2-t-, conse-

quently you can obtain your ticket not
earlier than August 17 nor later than
August 23. Be sure that when purchas-
ing your ticket you request a "certifi-
cate." Do not make the mistake of
asking for a "receipt."

2. Present yourself at the railroad
station for ticket and certificate at least
thirty minutes before the departure of
the train.

.!. Certificates are not kept at all sta-
tions. If you inquire at your station you
will find out whether certificates and
through tickets can be obtained to place
of meeting. If not, agent will inform
you at what station they can be obtained.
You can purchase a local ticket thence,
and there take up a certificate and
through ticket.

4. On your arrival at the meeting,
present your certificate at once to Secre-
tary Stewart, who will return it to you
after it has been duly validated.

."). It has been arranged that the spe-
cial agent of the Trunk Line Association
will be in attendance to validate certifi-
cates on August 22, 23 and 24.

Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y.

Greenhouse Building.

Minneapolis, Minn. — G. Monson, range
of houses.

Lancaster, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son,
two houses.

Detroit, Mich.^. Breitmeyer & Sons,
three houses, 20x65.

Park Ridge, 111.— John Hoeft, two
houses, 20x200.

Nashua, N. H. — G. E. Buxton, carna-
tion house, 20x135.

Cleveland, O.— G. M. Naumaun, two
houses, 20x100.

Nashville, Tenn.^Geney Bros., one
house.

Orchard Park, N. Y.— Jerry Brookins,
house 45x200.

Fort Dodge, la. — P. L. Larson, house
25xl25._

Wilmington, Del. — .\. I. DuPont, house
18x53.

North Beverly, Mass.— J. P. Potter,
conservatory.

Orange, N. J.— J. Crosby Brown, con-
servatory.

Millbury, Mass.— A. G. Dallachie, range,
of houses.

Canadian Horticultural Society.

The annual convention of the Canadian
Horticultural Society will be held in
Montreal on Thursday and Friday,
August 16 and 17. As there is much
active interest in the organization and a
railroad rate of a fare and one- third has
been granted upon the certificate plan,
the attendance is apt to be large. The
sessions will be held in Natural History
Hall, 32 University street, and the pro-
gramme, which is arranged in an order
familiar to all those who attend the
S. A. F. meetings, includes, besides the
items of routine business, the following
papers: Roses up to Date, J. H. Dunlop,
Toronto; How to Make a Private Place
Most Attractive, G. Robinson, Montreal;
Public Parks and Gardens, John Cham-
bers, Toronto; Yiolets, Wm. Fendley,
Brampton; The Advantages of Organiza-
tion in Our Business, S. S. Bain, Montreal;
Herbaceous Plants, T. Manton, Eglinton;
Heating and Ventilating, R. W. King,
Toronto; Commercial Orchids, J. Goodier,
Toronto; Carnations up to Date, Wm.
Gammage, London.

President James McKenna has issued
the following invitation to the florists of
the United States:

On behalf of the members of the Cana-
dian Horticultural Association, I wish
to offer you a most cordial invitation to
attend our third annual convention,
which will be held at Montreal on August
16 and 17. I can assure you that it will
give us great pleasure to fraternize with
you on that occasion, and to reciprocate
in the most ardent manner, the very kind
hospitality that many of us have received
from you, when we have had the pleas-
ure of attending the conventions of the
S. A. F. in the different cities of your
great republic. You will notice that our
dates have been so arranged that our
meeting will not clash with your own in
New York the following week. Many of
us intend to be with you on that occa-
sion, and we hope that a large number
from your side of the line will make the
round trip, and stay with us for a couple
of days before going to New Y'ork. I
will not attempt to enumerate the
advantages and pleasure to be derived
from such a trip. Just come and see for
yourselves — and come in large numbers;
we can accommodate you all.

The following Montreal hotels are in
the vicinity of the hall and exhibition:

Windsor, American plan, rate $3.

Queen's, American plan, rate $2 to $3.

St. James, -American, $1.50 to $2.50;
European, $1.

Carslake, European, $1.

Turkish Baths Hotel, European $1;
$1; American $2 to $2.50.

Avenue House, American, $1.50 to
$2.50.

Oxford, American, $1.

Savoy, European, $1.

St. Paul.

DROUGHT IS BROKEN AND ALL NATURE
SMILES —OUTSIDE STOCK NOW MAKING
PROGRESS — END OF A GOOD SPRING. —
SEEGER COMPLETING A FINE RANGE. —
STOCK TO BE GROWN.— JOTTINGS.

The long continued drought has been
broken by bountiful showers and all
nature again wears a smile. Many car-
nations that had not received a drop of
rain since being planted out will now
make strong plants bytheend of August.
Cannas that were apparently lifeless are
sprouting nicely and sweet peas with
drawn, pinched buds are suddenly trans-
formed into masses of blooming vines.
The spring trade has been very satisfac-
tory in this section. Bedding plants
never sold out as cleanly as they did this
year, while the demand for cut flowers
exceeded the supply of home grown
stock. Prices have been well maintained ,
although some of the smalltr growers
cut prices early in the season, only to
reduce their profits. But very few good
cut flowers are now brought in.

C. Hansen is cutting a fair supply of
Beauties, Testouts, Siebrechts, Meteors,
Perles and Kaiserins. His damage suit
against the gas company for $20,000 has
been continued until the October term of
court.

L. L. May & Co. are busy renovating
and replanting. A new crop of Kaiserin
and Meteor roses just coming in is very
fine. Their stock is particularly clean
and healthy as they believe in firing upon
less provocation than most growers
require.

R. C. Seeger is very busy building and
will soon have his new range completed.
When finished this will be one of the best
equipped establishments in the state,
consisting of seven houses each 200 feet
long, varying from eleven to sixteen feet
in width, in all about 25,000 square feet
of glass. Several of the houses are con-

rgoo.

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1507

structed on the short-span-to-the-south
plan. By raising the ridge high enough
Mr. Seeger hopes to overcome the lack
of sunlight on the north bench, which is
the chief objection to this system. For
summer he is growing Kaiserin, Camot
and Meteor and for winter blooming he
will have Liberty. Meteor, Beauty,
Bridesmaid, Golden ('.ate and Bride. In
carnations he has G. H. Crane, White
Cloud, Flora Hill, Jubilee, Triumph
and Mrs. Bradt. Two horizontal tubu-
lar boilers will furnish heat to this range.

G. Monson, formerly with the C. A.
Smith Floral Co., Minneapolis, is erect-
ing a range of houses near Lake Calhoun
in that city and L. .\nderson, for several
years with L. L. May & Co., has become
foreman tor the Smitih Company.

The Twin City Horists will picnic at
Lake Park, on the shores of Minnetonka,
on Thursday, July 10. An interesting
programme of sports has been arranged.

Felix.

Cleveland.

SUMMER SOLSTICE CUTS DOWN FLOWER
TRADE. — PROSPECTS FOE CONVENTION
PARTY.— A PICNIC PLANNED.

Business has suflered the usual summer
stagnation and is now down to its lowest
ebb. Flowers are poor in quality, worse
than usual in some lines, by reason of
the very hot and dry weather that we
have been suffering.

There is to be a picnic this summer,
given by the Cleveland Florists' Club, to
which all members are welcome with
their families, and a friend or two in
addition. It is to be held at Martinitz's
grounds, on the West Side, Thursday
afternoon and evening, July 19. Dinner,
light refreshments and music for dancing
will be furnished by the club, so that
those who attend may expect a good
time with the minimum of trouble.

As to the convention attendance, it
seems still too early to speak with any
certainty, but from the present outlook
the attendance from here will be from
ten to fifteen. There seems no great
probability of getting anything different
from the usual fare and one-third. Should
anything special develop in the way of a
rate it will probably be made known at
the next club meeting, July 22. Mr.
Rackham, of Detroit, who dropped in on
us lately, imparted the cheering informa-
tion that they expect to take twenty-five
or thirty from Detroit. A.

Heating With a Flue.

Ed. Am. Florist:— I have built a house
14x50, seven feet to the ridge, south
span nine and one-half feet, north span
eight feet; there is a two-foot plank wall
on the south side of the house, which is
two feet lower than the north side,
where there is a four foot wall. I wish
to know if an ordinary 12-inch sewer
pipe tile flue running along the south
side with a rise of five feet from furnace
to chimney will serve to heat the house
to 55° in zero weather?

Mountaineer.

A temperature of 55° can be secured
under the conditions mentioned but it
will require frequent firing to maintain
it in zero weather. Especially if coal is
used as fuel, there will be danger that
the tile near the arch may crack and fill
the house with gas, and it will be better
to construct the first twenty-five feet of
brick. A better way to arrange the flue
is to run it up one side of the house and
back on the other side to the chimney,
which should go out just above the arch.

L. R. T.

Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists
Received.
E. II. Krelage & Son, Haarlem, Hol-
land, wholesale bulb list; EUwanger &
Barry, Rochester, N. Y., strawberries;
A. T. Ferrell & Co., Saginaw, Mich.,
cleaners and shipping baskets; Wm.
Elliott & Sons, New York, N. Y., bulbs;
Archias' Seed Store, Sedalia, Mo., seeds;
Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis.,
wholesale cut flowers; Bassett & Wash-
burn, Chicago, 111., wholesale cut flowers
and florists' supplies.

Richfield Springs, N. Y. — Mrs. L. P.
Seaton, who has been in business since
1895, has ab->ut 3000 feet of glass, well
stocked and does a nice trade.

SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE.

AdTenisements under tbla bead wiu be Inserted mX
the rate of 10 cents a tine (seven words) each Inser-
tion. Cash mast accompany order. Plant advs. not
admitted ander this head.

Every paid subscriber to the Amirioan Florist
tor the year 1900 Is enUtled to a flve-Une want adv.
(altnatlons only) tree to be used at any time daring
the year.

Situation WANTHO-By practical grower gen-
eral cut flowers and mushrooms. Ten years In
last place. Refererces Address Florist.

1613 North Clark St., Chicago. 111.

SITUATION wanted— By florist: ',> years' experi-
ence; cut flowers andplarits; single: capable of
taking charge. References. Address

.1 H A, No. 40 Akers Ave.. Johnstown, Pa.

SITUATION WANTED— By experlnced florist. No 1
rose, carnation, mum and violet grower: age iiS.
Best references. Address

O. FLORIST. No. 1 Blair St., Cleveland, O.

SITUATION WANTKD-As foreman. Am a suc-
ces-ful grower of cut flowers— roses especially.
Have been .S ye*rs at the present place. C n give
references. Address L E F, care Am. Florist.

SITUATION WANTED — By practical gardener,
middle aged; life time experience In growing
flowers, fruits and vegetables. Also landscape work.
Best of rtferences Address F F.

5481 Klmba'k Ave., Hyde Park. Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED-By salesman, at once; sal-
ary and expenses. Ac<inalnted with all leading
places, private and comm**iclal, Boston to Florida;
could also take full charge, or grower's position as
florist In New England states. S.3nd full particulars
to W. L. Palmer, Redbank, N. J.

SITUATION WANTED — As fo eman In a large
establlslinient where good wages are given, by a
practical man In all departments; ','tjyears' experience;
:i years In last place. Uood references. State wages,
etc. Address D P N.

249 N. Tenth 8t , Philadelphia, Pa.

ANTED— An experienced assistant propagator.
Address East, care American Florist.

w

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ANTED— Address of Louts Truxler, a practical
and ornamental florist

Thos B. BtTLL, Bakersfleld, Cal

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ANTED— Working manager on small place, gen-
eral greenhouse stock, retail and commercial.
Address Floktst, Augu^ta, Me.

ANTED— Boy to team the greenhouse business of
the growing of cut tiowers. Apply to

John L. Wvi,and. De Haven Pa.

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ANTB3D— Good unmarried gardener, experienced
In orchids, for Cblcago private place. Refer-
ences. Address "'Como." care American Florist.

WANTED— A tlorlet who can grow rosea, camattons.
'mums nnd general bedding stutt Send refer-
ences and wages. Address K D, care Am. Florist.

ANTED— Florist, single. German, to grow cut
flowers and general greenhouse stock. Address
Saginaw Qreenhod.se, i31T N. Michigan Ave.,
Saginaw, W. 8 . Mien.

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WANTED— A single man at once, for growing roses
and carnations; 5000 feet glass: steady and
trustworthy. State wages and experience.

S J Long, Petoskey. Mich.

WANTED— A competent man to act as manager of
t>5 too feet of glass In cut flowers. Present fore-
man resigns on account of III health. Address

B. UiPPARD, Toungstown, O.

WANTED— Experienced man for general green
house work on retail place. State wages with
or without board. References. Address

Michigan, care American Florist, Chicago.

WANTED— A night tlreman, one who has had
experience with soft coal and tubular return
steam boilers. Send references, and for particulars
write J. F. AM>[ANN. Box 51. Edwardsvliie, HI.

WANTED— For a southern seed house, a practical
seedsman who thoroughly understands the
packet seed trade and well up on the bulk business.
Address, statins salary wanted and give references to
South, care American Florist, Chicago.

WAN'J'ffiD— At once, a sober. Indufirioue and com-
pete')! florist to take cliarge and do erowlnK In
two new houses, roses and carnations: slnjrle man
prefenetl. Htate wages wanted and give references
Inimedlatelv. J. W Bkknahd. Marlon, Ind.

FDR HALE -Some extra good second-hand Mnch
pipe, at t;c per foot; also some 4-lnch. Secure It
Willie It lasts. W. H. Salter. Rochester. N. Y.

FOR SALE— Free fuel. 5000 feet glass Great chance
for florists or gardeners. Only $500 cash. Account
sickness Write quick. Fkcb Fuel, care Am. Florist.

fM>R SALE— A dwelling house of T-rooms. green
houses 18x60. lOx;^} ai d two small ones attached
to house, with about two acres of land Apply to

Mrs. dean. Holbrook, Maes.

FOR RENT -Five greerhouses and cottape In nine
lot«, with privilege of using two acres of Kround.
Rent J2j (JU a month, with long lease to responsible
party. O. Metz, 5525 Jefferson Ave.. Chlca^^o.

FOR SALE— Greenhouse containing i;o;o leet of
glass with house and bam In connection. Every-
thing In anod condlton and well stocked. One-fourth
cash, balance time. Frbi> Placge. Blxln. HI.

FOR SALE-In Al condition, fully stocked. 5000 feet
of Klasa on four lots In beat part of city. Well
established and doing Kood business. Cheap fuel and
no competition for sixty miles. Owner has other
business and can not plve personal attention. Don't
answer unless you mean business Address

Illinois, care American Florist.

To Rent

GREENHOUSE
PLANT

Of 8 Houses, all id operation,
situated in Iowa. Address

"IOWA," care of American Florist, Chicago.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

Thirteen (13) Green
houses, situiited in
city of Allegheny. Pa..
containing t w e n t y-
tbret- thousand C'ii.OOOi square feet ol' glass. All
steam heated and in good running order. Will
sell houses at low price and lease dwelling and
land, or will soli entire plant. Possession imme-
diately. Address , ,, «^.-,.,.« ...

J. M. REEVES, Warren. 0.

FOR SALE

240 acres of land on Isthmus of Tehaunte-
pec, state of Vera Cruz, Mexico. For full
particulars write

ROLAND HUGHES.

846 New York Life BIdg. KANSAS CITY, MO.

With 10 Year Lease,

One of the best places
in Chicago.

Modern store with fine, large show house front-
ing 50 feet on \Vest Madison street, opposite
Albany avenue. This is an ideal location, being
in the center of the best population on the West
Side. Everything is new and perfect, having
been built by me, and for my own use, less than
eight months ago. I also have one of the finest
delivery rigs in the city. I will also lease, very
cheap for 10 years, one acre of land in Oak Park
and near Madison street: it is fine for growing
and is now planted with outdoor stock. My
health compels me to sacrifice my business and
go west and if you want a fine place and a money
maker, see mine; it must be seen to be appreciated.

T. J. CORBREY,

I409-I4II W. Madison St., CHICA60.

On western coast of Michigan, two lots, two
greenhouses, all modern appliances, in excellent
condition. Good business location, Good oppor-
tunity for en<-rgetic man. Price 82,200.00. Write
for particulars.

B'or sale or rent, near Erie. Pa., lot 100x150, large
two story dwelling and four greenhouses almost
new. Good glass and well heated. Excellent
business location. Price $2,000.00, easy payments.
Write for particulars.

Any of the above named properties is a fine bar-
gain, and those desiring to purchase will do well
to communicate with us. These are only a few of
the properties that we have for sale and leasing.

SMITH & SMITH,

p. 0. Box 869. 345 Sixth Ave., PITTSBURG. PA.

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The American Florist.

July 14,

Washington.

SUMMER CONDITIONS PREVAIL IN ALL THE
STORES. — FUNERAL WORK THE SOLE
RELIANCE.

Trade is quiet in general, for many of the
flower buying people have left the city.
If not for an occasional funeral order
some of the retailers might close their
stores. A. Gude & Bro. were very busy
with funeral work at the first of the
week. They can sell all the callas they
can cut at $2 per dozen.

Most of the growers are getting their
houses planted and are putting things in
shape anticipatory to visiting New York
next month to attend the convention of
the S. A. F. N. Studer intends to make
quite a show of palms and ferns in the
trade exhibit.

Buffalo, N. V. — The Lehde family
has gone into court to determine the
ownership of their greenhouses at Cheek-
towaga. Henry undertook to remove
them, then John, Amelia and Henry, Sr.,
sought to restrain him and he brought
■suit to evict them. The tangle is in the
hands of a referee.

Wbol^ale [lower/\arK5l5

Cincinnati, July 12.

Koees, Bride 2.00(8 i.OO

BrideBmald 2.00® 4 00

Meteor s.OO® 4.00

Perle 2.00® 3.00

0«nuiUoM 75® 1 00

fancy 1.60® '.' 00

Gladiolus. „ 4.00

CaUas tJ.OO® 8 00

Stocks 2.M

Sweet peas .^

Tuberoses -^-OO

Bmllal 12.50® 15.C0

Adlantnm 1-00

Common ferns „ „.15

HarrisU ,8.00810.00

Asparagus 60.00

BT. Lotns, July 12.

Koees Bride, Brideemald 3.00® 6.00

" Meteor 3 00® 6 00

Perle 2.00® 3.0O

CamattonB. common 75® 1.00

*' - fancy 1 50® 2.00

fiweetpeas 16® .25

Ismene Lilies 4.00® o. CO

Bmllal 12.»@16.00

Adlantuiu 60® 1.00

Asparagus 25.00@50.00

Hollyhocks „ 1.00

Tuberoses 4 fO® 6 00

Gladioli 2.008 4 00

MILWAOKSB, July 12
Bosei, Beauty, medium perdoz. 1.60® 2.00
•■ •• short •• •• .60® 1.00

Bride. Bridesmaid.. 3.00® 4.00

" Meteor 3.00® 4.00

Kalsertn 4.00® B 00

Carnations, ordinary 60® l.OO

fancy 1.00® 2.00

Auratums lilies 15.00

Adlantum 76® 1.00

Common femi .26

Smllai >5.00

Ajparagus m.OO

Qalax leaves ^ .20

SweetPeas 20® .26

prrrsBUHQ, July 12.

Rose*, Beauty, fancy 20.00®26.0a

•• •■ extra 12.00®I6 00

No. 1 8 O0®10.00

culls 3.00® 6 00

" Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 8.00

Meteor, 2.00® 8.00

" Perle 2.0O® 6.00

Cnsln 2.00® 4.00

Carnations, ordinary 60® 1.00

fancy 1 50® 2.00

Lily of the valley ? S2f .Iffi

Harrtall 8 00@10.00

Sweetpeas 35® .76

Daisies^ 25® 1.00

Smllai 12 60®15 00

Gladiolus 2.00® B.OO

Adlantum 76® 1.00

Ajparagus 35 00® 60.00

■ Sprengeril 25® .35

Dagger Ferna..: 1000.$2.00

Asten 1.00® 3.00

DKNVEK, July 11.

Boses, Beauty, select 20.00®30.00

•• ' •• ordinary 8.00O15.00

Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00® (1.00

Meteor 6.00® 6.00

" Perle, Wootton 4.00® 5.00

Carnations, ordinary 1 00® 2.00

fancy 2.00® 3.00

Lllyof the valley 4.00

Callaa ^^

HarrSu „^"fS

Bweet peaa ^'^-.•SS

Asparagus 60.00

Bmllai 18.00

Ferae -30

■^i^^^S^^^l^^^j^^;^)^^^^^^^;^^;^-^;;^

Everything in the

GUT FLOWER

line.

and a
complete line of

WIRE WORK,

the kind
that will give satisfaction.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

HOLTON & HUNKEL CO.,

p. O. Box 103..

a.Iix-w-^v»ltee>. Wis,

When writing mention the American Florist.

CUT FLOWERS.

* * * * Shipping orders receive prompt
and careful attention.

C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis.

Please Mention American Florist.

PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., Ltd,

504
Liberty Street,

ALL
FLOWERS

IN
SEASON.

PITTSBURG,
PA.

GALAX LEAVES, Brilliant Bronze or Green, $1.50 per 1000.

FANCY FERN, DAGGER FERN, Etc., at market prices.

HARRY A BUNYARD. - 42 west 28th street, new YORK.

NEW CROP

-»---^' Nortliern Ferns

NOW READY, 60 cts. per 1000. LAUREL FES-
TOONING, 4c to 6c piT yard. Best goods always.

CROWL FERN CO., Millington. Mass.

iSTOiTFERiC^iS^

L. n. FOSTER, 4S King St., Dorchester, Mass.

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^ ELECTROS... 4 ^

for Catalogue Purposes.

WE have a large assortment of
strictly high-class halftones of
which we can supply electros suitable
for catalogue illustration. If you need
anything in this way, state your re-
quirements and we will submit proofs
of the illustrations in stock

Price for cash only 15 cents per square inch.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO.,

324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

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AN

Indispensable Adjunct

To a successful wholesale business is an up-to-date,
accurate, complete Trade Directory. Such a
book, 387 pages, containing the name and
address of every florist, nurseryman and seedsman
in America, new list of private gardeners and horti-
cultural supply concerns and much other informa-
tion will be mailed from this office on receipt of $2.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL.

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1900.

The American Florist.

1509

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ALL
FLOWERS

IN
SEASON

Carnations

When you want them.

As you like them.

E. C. AMLING.

Wholesale Cut Flowers,

32-34-36 Randolph St.

CHICAGO.

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McKellar & Winterson's

Modern Supply House.

Send for Prices on all Supplies.
Clearance Sale Now On.

Give us your order now together with your needs in
CUT FLOWERS.

» McKELLAR & WINTERSON, waV«s'h' ^v.. CHICAGO. |«

Carnation Blooms

In Unlimited Quantities

SHIPPED TO ALL POINTS.

Chicago Carnation Co., Tl'

JOLIEI,

WEILAND AND-RISCM

We are large Growers and I
Shippers of CUT FLOWERS]

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

GEO. REINBERG,

Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers.

BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

All stock at lowest market rates. Send in your
orders.

B1 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Seen by New Firms:

AMERICAN FLORIST ADVTS.

Wbol^ale power/arK^

CHICAGO, July 13.

BoBW, Besaty. extra long stemB 3.00

30 Inch " 2.50

24 " " 2.00

" 20 " " 1.60

16 " " 1.25

■ 12 '• • l.OO

8 " " .75

Bride, Brldeamsld 3.00@ 5 00

Perle 3.00® 5.00

•' Meteor 3.00® 6.00

L« PTsnoe 4.00® 6.00

Golden Qate 6.00® 8.00

Liberty G.OO® 8.00

Camatloni 75® 1.00

" fancy 1.60

laiyof the valley 3.00® 5.0O

Mignonette 2.00® 6.00

Harrlall 10.00®15 00

Callas 8.00®10.00

Sweet peas .10

Adlantnm 60® 1.00

ComiDon femi .16

Fancy ferns .20

SmUai 12 50@15.00

Asparagus 60.00®60.00

64WABA5HAVC
CHICAGO

8. K. Cor. Wabash Ave. and Kandolph 3t.

Say: " Saw it in the Florist. "

E. H. Hunt

THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR

WHOLESALE-

m FLOWERS

Hunt's Flowers
Qo Everywhere

76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

PETER REINBERG,

Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers.

500.000 FEET OF GLASS.

Headquarters for American Beauty.

Carnations, Blooms and Cuttings.

51 Wabash Ave., - CHICAGO, ILL.

J. B. DEAMUD,

Wholesale
Commission Florist,

51 Wabash Ave., GHIGftGO.

Bassett&Washburn

76 & 78 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO.

Wkolesale Dealersand AaaA CIaimab*
Grower, of llUT rlOWOrS

GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL.

A. I RANDALL ^

Wholesale Florist

Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash-
ington St., Chicago.

Write for speolal quotations on large orderi.

WHOLESALE

GROWER OF ROSES.

DBAXEB IN

CUT FLOWERS.

J. A. BUDLONG,

37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAQO. ILL

Mention the American Florist.

Benthey & Co.

F. F. BENTHEY, Manager,

Wholesale Gommlssion Florist

41 Randolph Street CHICAGO.

fir* Consignments solicited

L Q. PRINCE & CO.

Wholesale Gut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

AgenU for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Bpeolal attantioi
paid to shipping orders.

76 Sl 78 Wabash Avenue,

Talephone Main 3208. OHIOAQe.

Please mention the American Florist.

1510

The American Florist.

July 14,

Samuel S. PennoGK.

Wholesale Florist,

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street,

.PHILADELPHIA, PA.

AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES.

DURING THE SCHINBR WE WILt BE OPEN FROM 7:30 A. M. TO 6;00 P. M.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND.

BOSTON...

FLOWERS

Wholesale Depot for all Florists* Supplies.

E>arlo^ Xvls-t* zxi^Llled..

&T JSroxxifleld St., :BO«S'X'0:pI^, JVL^SS.

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, " """'ToK SlS '""•'

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

NOTICE: — WELCH BROS., Solo Agents tor FREY8TEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, $2.00 per

Script Letters. S4.00 per 100.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST 6RADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

Wholesale Florists,

Always on Hand:
CARNATIONS.
BRIDESMAIDS.
BRIDES.

j7 JOBBERS IN

"^^ FLORISTS'

' SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.
84 Hawley Street. BOSTON.

H.G.BERNING

Wholesale riorist,

SUCCESSOR TO

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO....

J 322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

The Cincinnati
Cut Flower Co.,

»N'RAVr6. WHOLESALE FLORISTS.

Consignments Solicited.
Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

FOR

SHIPPING LABELS

• Cut Flowers

Printed in two colors on gummed
paper; your card, etc.. in blacl^ and
leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red.
Very attractive. Price per 50O.$2.85;
per 1000, $4.50. Send Jor samples

ELECTRO Of THIS LEAF, POSTPAID, $I.2S.

American Florist Co.,

— CniCAQO.

It it good business policy
to mention the

..AMERICAN riORIST

when vou write to an advertiser.

Whol^ale power/\arK^

PHILADltLPHLi, July 11.

BosM.Tea 1 CO® 2.00

■• extra 3.00® 5 00

Beauty, extra 10 00®1.:. 00

flrsts 0 00® 8.00

Carnations 35® .75

fancy l.toa 1.50

Lily of the vaUey 2.00® 4.00

Asparagus 36 00(850 00

Bmllax 12 51® 15.00

Adiantum 60® .75

SweetPeas 15® .30

BOSTON, July].

Boses. Beauty.extra 20.00@2.-i 00

meolum 1 00® 11 00

culls l.U0®2 00

Bride. Bridesmaid, Het«or 5'J® 3 00

extra 3 110® 5 on

Kalserin O.Ol® 8.00

Carnations 60® 1.00

Lily of the valley 3. 03® 4 00

LonKltlorums 4 00® 11. 00

Sweet peaa 10® .15

Bmllax 10.00(812.00

Asparafrus 60.00

Hardy ferns .23

^^IVfSTEU**
:-^eNN YORK

GIVE

US

A

TRIAL.!'

•WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of
Seasonable Flowers in Stock.

Ufll C IfACTIIIfS Wholesale Com-
flmi ri IVndlinUf mission Florist,

481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.
Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

1/22 PINE STREET.

^ 7~ LOUIS, MO.

^F~A cuiuplete line of Wire Designs.

Please mention the American Ftorist when writinsr

Woodroffe & Bernheimer,
Wholesale Florists

1604 LUDLOW STREET.

Phone 1-43 69-A. PHILADELPHIA

Consignments Solicited.

LEO. NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist,

N. W. COR. tSTH AND FILBERT STREETS.

'^"'%°JfK^^?94 D PHILADELPHIA, PA

Consignments ol Choice Valley and Roses solicited.

Geo. M. Moss,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

32 South t7th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA

Long Distance Phone Mias D.

Consignments ol Roses, Carnations, Violets solicltMl.

CHAS. B. STAHL

Wiolesale Florist,

17 S. nth St., Telephone 63-64. PHILADELPIIU.

Orders by mall, telegraph or telephone wilt
receive prompt attention.

ConflltirnmeDts of good stock eollolted.

...GEO. M. KELLOGG...

Largest Grower^oL.. Q^^ FlOWCra

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 'PHONB AT EITHER PLAOB

JOHN B. FERGUSON,

Wholesale riorist,

5515 Fifth Ave, PITTSBURQ, PA.

LoNe Distance 'Phone 2985.

Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets.
Solicited.

J. M. COHEN, Florist,

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

22 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

I^OO.

The American Florist.

1511

TOP GRADE

Carnations

BEAUTIES,
BRIDES,
BRIDESMAIDS,
METEORS.

I^ily o* tlie Valley.

JOHN I. RAYNOR,

49 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

Telephone No. 109K Mudlsun Square.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Commission riorlsts.

JUNE SPECIALTIES.

Telephone 2065 Madison Sqr. 42 WSSt 28tll St., NEW YORK CITY.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.

Wholesale Florist,

Ifew Telephone No. 1803 Madison Bcinare.

43 West 28th St., NEW YORK.
WILLIAM GHORMLEY.

Wholesale Flnri^f

Commission | l\J\ loL*

57 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

New and Commodious
Establishmeut at

Prepared to handle large or small conBlKiimenta of cuttlowera to K^owera
advantage. Telephone 2200 Madison Square.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.
51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square.
Price lUt on application,

Pfgase mcntioit tht- American Florist when laiting,

THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN
NEW YORK CITY FOR

Violets % Carnations.

•ROWtRS and BUYERS make a note of this. It
will be to your advautag;e.

WM. H. GUNTHER.

.... 30 West 29th Street.

New Telephone No. 551 Madison Square.

Please Mention the American Florist.

FRANK MILLANGs

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,

408 E. 34th Street,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

Telephoue 999 IVIadlson Square.

H. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-4I2 E. 34th St. Near Ferry.
Open for Cnt Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
Every Momlng:

iESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT
FOR ADVERTISING.

JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary.

Please Mention Tbe American Florist.

MOORE, hENTZ & NASH,

Wholesale Commission Florists,

At rooms of N. Y.
Cut Flower Co.

119 and 121 W. 23d St..

NEW YORK CITY.
Telephoni; 733— 18th.
Choicest Stock Shipped oa a Commiseion.

Choice Carnations

Choice Roses Ji.^

Traeodly & Scheock

NEW YORK CITY

New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq.

S8 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchaage

Wbol^ale flower/larKgfe

New Tobk, July 11

Bo>e>, Beauty select '.>i.00®25 00

" " medium 4.00@ r. 00

" " culls 50® 2,00

" Bridesmaid, Bride. Meteor 35® 1.00

Select u 00® 4 00

namatlons 608 1 00

Lily of the valley 2 00® 2.50

Sweet peas per ICO bunches .25® 50

IlarrlBll 2.00® 4.00

Cattieyae 20.00®Si 00

OladloU 2 00m 0 00

Asters 1.00® 1.60

Auratum lilies fi.OO® S 00

Bmllai 8.00®12.00

Asparanns 25 00®35.00

" Sprengertl.perdoi. bunches .75S1 tO
Adiantum 50 .75

BUFFALO, July 12.

Boies, Beauty 15.00®20.00

" Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor S.OO® ti.OO

" Kalserln ti.nn

Camatlona 1 00® 1 50

Lily of thu Tallev 3.00® 4.00

Sweet peas per dcz^n bunches .33® .75

HarrlsU 10 00

Bmllai 15.00@20 00

Adiantum 1.00® L25

Hardyfems, Qalax leaves 20® 25

AsparaKua 6a.0U®76.00

MILI.AN6 & CO.

Commission Florists

48 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square.
Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited.

We've thousands of readers and hun-
dreds of advertisers. Each helps the other.

TheNewYork Gut Flower Co.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,

112 and 114 West 24th Street,

T«lephon«733-18th. NEW YORK.

CON8IONMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Ordsri.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,

'^i^i.tirs.fWIiolesale Florist.

39 W. 28th St., NEW YORK.

KOSKS SHIPPED

to all points.

Price List on
Application

ford Bros...

octjie Wholesale Florists

III West 30th street, NEW YORK.

Contignments Solicited. 'Phone, 157 Madison Sq.

Julius Lang

93 West 30th Street, NEW YORK.

ROSES. CARNATIONS. VALLEY.

CHOICE SUMMER STOCI4.

Telephone 280 Madison Square.

k Tliere Are Buyers

For all kinds of good stock

advertised in..

THE AMERICAN FLORIST

J.K.ALLEN'S

POPULAR WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWER HOUSE

At the new address, 106 West 28th St., New York City, draws the crowd. Consignments carefully handled
and well sold. Excellent facilities. .^ .^ J- .^ Telephone 197 Madison Square.

EDW. C. HORAN,

47 WEST 28th ST..
Eiit!,'ns,uar.. NEW YORK.

CUT FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE.

1512

The American Florist.

July 14,

The gEEb Tmijb-

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

ALBERT MCCrLLOl'QH, PTes.; F. W. BoLGIANO,

VIce-Pres.: 8. V. Willabd, WethersBeld, Conn..
Seo'y and Treas.

Pea and bean reports from southern
Michigan are favorable.

The use of the cow pea as a forage
plant in the north is increasing.

Visited St. Louis: Mr. Cole, represent-
ing D. M. Ferry & Co., of Detroit.

Visited St. Paul:— H. W. Buckbee,
Rockford, 111.; A. Ringier, Chicago.

The strike of dock laborers at Rotter-
dam, Holland, may aflect bulb shipments.

Visited Chicago: B. David, represent-
ing y. M. McCuUough's Sons, Cincinnati,
Ohio.

L. L. May and family are at their sum-
mer home, Mayfield Farm, sixteen miles
from St. Paul.

Onion sets are looking well but need
hot ripening weather to check the strong
growth of the crops now showing.

PicTON, Ont.— John H. Allan, of the
John H. Allan Seed Co., and Miss Bella
Lake were married here recently, and
left for Paris shortly afterward.

S. B. Beal, who has travelled for L. L.
May & Co., St. Paul, for sixteen years,
met with a painful accident recently. In
endeavoring to board a moving train at
Longview, Tex., he slipped and theinjury
to his foot necessitated the amputation
of two toes.

Paris, France, June 28.— We are hav-
ing just now very cool weather and were
favored lately with some good showers.
Unfortunately the rain came too late to
benefit the radishes, of which less than
one twenty-fifth of the required area
could be planted. From a commercial
point of view the crop may therefore be
called almost a complete failure.

In a Detroit justice court it has been
decided that "immediate" means right
away, and not some time within two
hours. A dealer offered a carload of
beans to a country customer to be
accepted immediately by wire on receipt
of the letter. Alter considering two
hours the customer accepted the offer.
The seller wired back that it was too
late. Thereupon the country dealer
brought suit for damages, but lost his
case.

Indianapolis.

VARIOUS doings OF THE GROWERS AND
RETAILERS — A BATCH OF PERSONALITIES
GLEANED BY A CASUAL VISITOR TO THE
HOOSIER METROPOLIS.

George Wiegand has recently returned
from an Eastern trip, having visited
Buffalo, New York, Philadelphia, Boston,
Newport and other points. Although
on pleasure bent, he had an eye on busi-
ness and what he saw in the east in the
way of up-to-date florists' establishments
will, with a few variations to suit his
own ideas, be incorporated in the Wiegand
establishment, where a force of men is
now at work rebuilding the ofRce. It
will be deepened by thirty additional
feet of space, and attractive show win-
dows, a tiled floor, mirrored walls and
elaborate counters will serve to make
the place one of the finest in the city.

Bertermann Bros, have enlarged their
plant by an additional chrysanthemum

house 20x112. Business has been
exceedingly good all through the season,
the only cloud to their otherwise bright
horizon being the absence of W. Berter-
mann, who after a winter's sojourn in
California, has left for Carlsbad, Ger-
many, for the benefit of his health.

Henry Rieman has rebuilt one of his
houses and while at it gave his entire
plant an overhauling and sprucing up.
As usual Mr. Rieman will be "in it" as
to chrysanthemums, first premiums gen-
erally being his reward at the shows.

Baur & Smith, the young firm located
at Twenty-ninth and Senate streets,
reports a far better trade than they
expected. They will grow carnations
largely during this coming season.

John Rieman & Co. have made some
alterations and improvements about
their store. Of late they have had con-
siderable funeral work, which has kept
them quite busy.

Convention talk is rife and in all likeli-
hood the Hoosier state in general and
this city in particular will be well repre-
sented at New York in August.

A. Pahud, the Crown Hill florist, has
left for Paris, to be gone three months.

St. Louis.

TRADE STAGNANT. — MARKET EASY. —
STRIKE ON AGAIN.— A NEW RETAILER.—
OTHER NOTES.

Stock is coming in about as it did last
week. Sweet peas are gradually letting
up, very few being on the maiketat pres-
ent. Gladioli and tuberoses are bring-

ing 2 cents to 4 cents, but there is no
demand worth mentioning. The street
car troubles are on again.

Wm. Gibbon, a former resident of Chi-
cago and grower of pot plants, has
opened a most attractive stand at 10-t4
Grand avenue. Mr. Gibbon later on will
grow palms and other pot plants tor his
own trade, but will not attempt to do
anything with cut flowers, preferring to
get his roses from Chicago and other
stock from our wholesalers.

The Michell Plant & Bulb Company
has all hands busy planting chrysanthe-
mums, of which they have over 7,000
plants to move. They have one of the
finest lots of Boston fern in the west and
some very fine large pots of Asparagus
Sprengerii.

J. W. Kunz is the committee of one
appointed to arrange with the railroads
for a rate to the convention in New York.
Anyone contemplating the trip should
immediately advise Mr. Kunz of the fact.

Geo. Scherer, of the Plant Seed Com-
pany, surprised his many friends last
week by entering the holy bonds of mat-
rimony.

At the club meeting on Thursday it
was decided to postpone the picnic two
weeks. It will very likely be on Julv 25.

'M.

MiDDLETOWN, N. Y.— Martin Bartholo-
mew has sold his florist business to
Edwin Firkin and intends to go west and
locate in Minneapolis.

CINERARIA--CALCEOI.ABIA--FANSY

Cineraria, James' Giant strain, the finest strain offered, per packet, 35c; i;. tr. pkt.. 65c; tr. pkc, $1.00.

Calceolaria, James' Giant strain, unsurpassed; % trade packet, 30c; trade packet, 60c.

Pansy, Johnson .V Stokes' Kingly strain, comprises all the giant sorts of merit; per packet, 25c: ^

trade packet, 30c: trade packet, 50c; per oz.. $5.00.
Asparag^us Sprengerii, lOti s<-eds, 50c; per 1000 seeds. $4.00.

Write for quotations on Early ForcinR Bulba.

JOHNSON & STOKES, s»dsmen,2I7 and 219 Market St., Philadelphia. Pa.
-^^FRESH FERN SPORES.^

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra large package of fresh Spores, sufficient for 3000 plants,
with full cultural directions, postpaid for $1.00.

EMERSON O. McFADDEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

NOTICE.

'We are now ready to give you LOWEST
estimiites for FIRST-class stock of

Freesias, Harrisii. Callas. Romans Paper White Nar-
cissus, Hyacinths, Tulips, Van Sions, Japan
Longiflorum, Azaleas, Etc.

Send us list and we will give figures. Address
H. H. BERGER & CO., (Est. 78) 47 Barclay St , N.Y.

FRUIT AND FLOWER PLATES

Seed Packets and Supplies of all kinds for
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN

SEITID B^OK. FltlOE XilST.
Stootc Cuts, lOc. per square Inch. EnRravIng by all

Srooeeaea. Prlnttntf and LltbographlnK. lUuBtrated
atalOKuee a Bpeclatty.

VREDENBUR6 & CO., Rochester, W. Y,

Die Blndekunst

Einzige Special Zcitschrift der

Welt fur BLUMENBINDEREI.

Pfobenommern umsonst.
Abonncment 10 M. jahrlich.

J. OLBERTZ, Blndekunst Verlag,

ERFURT, DEUTSCHLAND.

ESTABLISHED 1802

'S

SEEDS

We buve still left some fresh seeds of
the following Palms in tine condition:

KENTIA FORSTERIANA, per 1000, $4.C0; 5000 to
10,000 at tl.SO; 10,000 and over at $3.00.

.\lso CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS in assorted
sizes, 3 lbs. to 12 lbs., at $8.00 perlODlbs.,
while unsold.

J.MTHORBURN&CO.

(late of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

t'L CARNATIONS

Orders hooked now for fali delivery.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven! Mich.

rgoo.

The American Florist.

1513

VAUGHAN'S LIST OF SEASONABLE SEEDS

I^lorlsts' Use.

PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA, (Chinese Primroses).

250

1000

seuds.

seeds.

Afba. pure white t .50

11.50

Chiswick R»d. bright ri'<l 50

l.Tn

Kermesina Sjlendens. iTimson .50

1.7o

Atrosanquinea, brishti-st deep

red 50

1.70

Alba Magnifica. snow white, of

excellent fnrm and habit.- . .50

1 70

Peachblotaom. beaut irul white

with pink hue 50

1.70

Blue. .1 oloiir sky-blun

New Upright Deep Velvety Red

Rosea, bright pink

Mont Blanc, uew, large, pure

iiiilk-w lute flowtTS

Striata, white and lilac striped
PRIMULA Mixed, n splc-ndid

variety 'a oz., $3.00;

251

1000

seeds.

seeds.

.1 .50

»l:70

. .50

1.7f>

. .35

. .50

i .35

VAUGHAN*5 COLUMBIAN CINERARIAS.— This is a mixture of the finest English.
French and German strains; the flowers an* very large, from 7 to 9 inches in circumfer-
ence and in the most brilliant colors. Per T. pkt., about 1000 seeds, 50c; 3 pkts. lor $1.25.

CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA,— Our mixture is composed ()f the choicest selections of
the tigered, marked, spotted and variegated varieties and vve know it will give entire
satisfaction. Trade pkt. (1000 seeds), 50c.

finest Pansy Mixture id
Price per oz., JIO.OO; ?e

VAUQHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PANSY MIXTURE.— The

existence, as all ilorists who have seen or used it can tell you.
oz.. $1.50; trade pkt., ,50c

VAUGHAN'S GIANT PANSY MIXTURE.— For those who wish large flowers, this is
the best mixture that can be had. It is composed of all the separate colors of Giiint
Trimardeau, the Giant Bugnot and Cassier, and several other special strains. Price per
oz. .14.00; Ig oz., 60c; trade packet, 33c.

For list of separate varieties, see our Florist Catalogue. Copy mailed on application

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. 50c per 100. $4.50 per 1000 seeds.

Vavighau's International Prliuala mixture. This mix-
ture is composed of the tuuBt salable colore of SIdko Flowering Chi-
nese I'rlmulaB, the best whites, pinks and reds, with a sprinkling of
other colore, enough to give a large variety of colore, the most Impor-
tant ehades predominating. It contains some of the ahove mentioned
Giant sorte. some Fern leaved, some blue: also some with dark leaves
and stems. Pkt., ;ii»0 seeds, 50c; 5 pkts., (1750 seeds,) J2: perl-lt;oz..$2 50.

Bamboo Cane Stakes —Per 100, 75c; 250, $1.25; 1000, $4.00, f. o. b. Chicago.
Rose Grower Bone Meal.— The best for florists' use. It is ground fine, hence

is quick aeting. 50 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $2.00; 200 lbs., $3.50.
Van Reyper's Glazing Points.- Per box of lOOO. 60c; postage 10c extra.
Mastica.— Better than putty; per gallon, $1.25; (3 gallons, $6.50. One gallon

covers 290 running feet (one side).

CHICAGO.

84-86 RANDOLPH STREET,

VAUGHAN^S SEED STORE,

NEW YORK.
14 BARCLAY STREET.

XXX STOCK

For Immediate Shipments.

CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM—

Finest, strain in the world. Now ready to
ship; a splendid stock of plants in four true
colors, red, white, pink, and white with car-
mine eye, from 2Vi-inch pots, $5 CO per 100:
$40.00 per 1000. 250 at the 1000 rate.

CINERARIA HYBRIDA MAXIMA GRANDIFLORA and
Maxima Grandiflora Nana, strain superli in
every \v;iy, from tlats, transplanted, $1.75 per
100: $15.00 per 1000. ^150 at the 1000 rate.

ALL STOCK GUARANTEED A No. I.

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsbiirg, Pa.

Piease mention the American Florist when writing,

ACALYPHA SANDERI

24- inch pots, 18.00 per 100.

CriinSOn nSmbiBri tme lot of eeld plants
for winter forcing.

The CONARD & JONES COMPANY,

CARNATIONS!

F. Dorner & Sons Go.,

LA FAYETTE, IND.

WM. MURPHY

Wholesale Carnation Grower

station r, CINUNNAII, OHIO.

NEW DAHLIASoe^

Largest and most complete collection of
new and superior varieties true to name.
Write for special prices on list of wants.
Also High Grade Mixed Dahlias and Dahlias
under Separate Colors.

W. P. PEACOCK, Atco. N. J.

TTT|%T X"PCi l'"rom pots, Al stock, free
w X\/JJilXO from disease; Ladv Camp-
bell, M. Louise and Farquhar, J3.,50 per" 100, $20
per 1000.

GERAMDMS, plenty of S. A. Nutt and Bruanti
at $6.00 per 100; also a few mixed at same rate;
3-in. at $3..i0 per 100. Mme. Saleroi, 3-in., $3.50.

ALTERNANTHERA, from Hats, $3 per 100.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

JOSEPH HEACOCK,

WYNCOTE. PA.

GROWCR

...or...

ARECA LITESCENS,

KENTIA BELMOREANA,
PHOENIX RIPICOLA.

DRACAENA INDIVISA and VINGA VARIE6ATA

Per 100

4-in. pot Dracaenas (fine stocky plants) $10.00

2M " Vinoa Variegata Vines 2.50

Plants " " " from flats.. 1.50

2i4-inch Coleus, Crimson Verschaffeltii, Golden

Queen and mixed colors, $2.00 per 100.

Cash With Order or C. O. D.

WM. A. CLARK & SON, 59 State St.. Watertown. N. Y

Edward B. Jackson,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only.

In any quantity, for the least money.

STAMFORD. - CONN.

If You Have Stock To Sell...

the best way to make that fact known to the trade is by regular

ci^itftS""'" ...The American Florist.

SMILAX,

, I*^^<ay PJO'w.

$1.50 per 100, $15 per 1000.

Asparagus Plumosus,

From 3-in, Pots,

Ready July I5th,

$6 per 100, $50 per 1000.

You will make no mistake in sending me your
order; this stock is of the same high quality as
that furnished last season. Samples furnished to
new fusiomers if desired.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

Please mention the American Florist when wriling.

SrllLAA. PerlOO

Fine plants, 2-in. pots 1000, $8.00; 1.00

ACDADACIIC * Sprengerii, 2-inch pot 3.00

AarAHAtiUS'i Plumosus Nanus 4.00

Primroses, July 1, Chinese, Forbesi, Obconica,

Grandiflora and Rosea 2.0O

Pansy seed, lar^e- flowering $4.00 per oz,

CASH PLEASE

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM

DEI-AWABE. O.

Pli:ai.e rtt'-nluui the American Florist -.the- ii'tiling

IN BEST
..VARIETIES

SPECIALTIES

PtOSES, from S-lnob pots.

CARNATIONS, tor all dellTery.
CHRVSANTHEMUM8.
SMILAX.

Prtoeilow. Bend for llat. VIOLETS.

WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKILU. N. Y,

Please mention the American Florist zrhen wriling.

THE VERY FINEST STOCK OF

IVORY'MUMS

82.00 per 100, «1~.50 per lOOO.

2500 ready in prime condition for this and next
week's plants. 2000 for later planting. Your
money back if not A I.

HENRY EICnnOLZ, Florist, Waynesboro, Pa.

1514

The American Florist.

July 14,

The (JluRSBRy Tmi^e-

AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN.

Thko J. Smith, Pres. ; N. W. Uale, Vlce-Pres.
Oeorge C. Seagsb. Kochester. N. Y., Secy.

WITH THE GROWERS.

STORKS & HARRISON CO., PAINHSVILLE, O.

During June and early July, that is to
say, while the hardy roses are in bloom,
the nurseries of Storrs & Harrison Co.,
at Painesville, is the Mecca to which
journey the inhabitants of northern Ohio
for miles around. Visiting florists are in
evidence there at all seasons, but rose
time is the period especially set apart
when all the world and his wife take a
day ofi and go to view the display made
by fifty acres of roses all in flower, so
that the eye sees little but a solid vista
ot vari-colored bloom. Row after row,
they stretch away, big roses and little
roses, all sorts and kinds, climbing,
creeping and bush, grafted and own
root, anyway you want them, every
known variety, and some you never
heard of, in practically any quantity you
want. They make a sight never to be
forgotten. To enjoy them one season is
to make certain that you will be on hand
again another year to see such a sight as
probably can not be seen anywhere else
in the United States and in few places
outside.

Robert George was kind enough to
abandon his multifarious duties and
responsibilities long enough to show the
writer over as much of the establishment
as one can see in half a day, and so those
things here set down were seen under
expert and exact guidance. Naturally
we went first to the roses. The estab-
lishment in the past two years has han-
dled over 900,000 hybrid roses alone,
consisting, naturally, for the greater
part of such sorts as Ulrich Brunner,
Magna Charta, Paul Neyron and Anne
de Diesbach. In looking over the hun-
dreds of other sorts, one notices a few
that make him wonder why they arenot
better known. There is, for instance
Rhodocanachi, a beautiful, low-growing
<:lear pink variety, the plants of which
were literally covered with beautiful
flowers. This variety was recommended
to Mr. George by John Thorpe, so it
ought to be good.

Silver Queen is a beautiful light pink,
but unfortunately not a good forcer.
Clio is about the same in color, a
fine flower and good forcer. For
a fine cherry red that blooms steadily
through the summer, Tom Wood com-
mends itself on sight. Countess of Lon-
donderry, that grand sort, with its fine,
robust habit and huge flowers of leather-
like texture, should not be forgotten.
Margaret Dickson, of the white varieties,
is a leading sort and is certainly beauti-
ful. Eugene Furst is one of the finest and
most vigorous growing dark red roses
that the writer has ever seen, although
Prince Camille de Rohan, as grown in
Painesville, is noteworthy. One of the
things that strike the observer most
forcibly is the magnificent growth that
nearly all the varieties make. Whether
this is due to soil, climate or care depo-
nent saith not, but the fact remains as
stated.

One would, perhaps, suppose from the
above that roses absorb a great part of
the firm's attention. Farfrom it. Twelve
hundred acres of land require far more
than a few hundred thousand roses to oc-
cupy the ground. Among other items that
Mr. George mentioned I caught figures
like these: The firm employs from 250 to

400 men, according to the season, part
outside, the balance in the greenhouses,
ot which there are forty-four, cover-
ing about 100,000 square feet. At this
season some of the houses are empty,
although many are either full or being
filled, the stock being now largely
palms, including three or four houses of
very fine kentias in all sizes, besides other
houses of arecas, latanias, ficuses, panda-
nuses, Boston ferns and small material
for ferneries. The houses are either all
new or are in process of rebuilding, with
cypress lumber, the benches being largely
tile, with iron frames. The houses rebuilt
this season have the Garland iron gutter.
The tiles used are the ordinary square
building tiles, which are split lengthwise
before being burnt. They make a fine,
durable bench, and are not tight enough
to become sour. The propagating
houses, or rather three of them, are now
being filled with cuttings of hardy shrubs,
such as Hydrangea paniculata, vibur-
nums, weigelias, spiritas and others.
These houses, each 20x175 naturally
hold a good many thousand cuttings.
All that I can recall as to figures in that
line was a batch of 60,000 hydrangeas
that Mr. George pointed out.

In speaking of this part of the estab-
lishment, orobably the packing and stor-
age shed, a magnificent, new, brick
structure covering an area 120xlS0 feet,
should at least be mentioned. During
the shipping and storage season this
building is jammed to the roof with

stock. After many years of argument
with the Lake Shore railroad, which runs
through the nursery, the autocrats of the
railway have furnished a switch into the
grounds that will save a haul of over
two miles for all stock and supplies, no
small item when one thinks of it.

One very large feature of the business
is the department devoted to hardy per-
ennials of all sorts. This, in fact, is one
of the principal features, many acres
being given up to it. The use of this
class of stock is on the increase very rap-
idly, and during the past season, every-
thing available in that line has been com-
pletely sold out. There is not space
here to make extended mention of the
fruit tree department nor of the section
devoted to hardy ornamental trees and
conifers of all descriptions, although a
large part of the fame of the establish-
ment is founded upon the record it has
made in these lines. It would be quite
impossible to say how many hundred
thousand apple, pear, peach and other
fruit trees there might be, but the writer
saw, among other large plantings, one
lot of one-year pear trees covering about
twenty acres, fields of peach trees over
thirty acres in extent and other things,
plums, grapes and so forth, on an equally
large scale. And should you visit the
establishment at the proper season, do
not fail to find the way to acertain little
gooseberry patch that the writer knows
of. Mr. George can furnish directions.

A.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 935 > P.4iINESVII.I^E;, OEUO.

Loatllni; Amerlrnn NurHprymen, ofrer one of the Most Complete AtsSortmenlB of

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, BULBS, ETC.

46 Yearn. 44 Creenhouirn. 1000 Acres. Correspondence NoMolt^d. Catnloip Free.

A Point

Worth Knowing.

At the NEW YORK HOTEL you
are but two minutes' walk from the
Exhibition Building. Large, light
and well-ventilated rooms, one dollar
per day and upward. Popular priced
Restaurant. Special rates to Florists.
Write early for accommodations.

E. H. NIE5, Mgr.

FIELD GROWN ROSES, CLEMATIS,

Ornamental Shrubs, Twining Shrubs, Etc.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., N%^^"R>^K:

J Austlo Sh**w l8 now repreBentInK us Id Iowa
and ibe west. Letters will reach him addreased In
care of Great Northern Hotel. Chlcaco.

seM,.THEMOON

Company

For f Trees, Shrubs, Vines,
Your I and Small Fruits.

„ Descriptive Illnstrated Catalogue Free.

» THE WM. H. MOON CO.,
Morrisville, Pa.

VEGETABLE PLANTS.

Pit 1000

OABBAGE. Fliit Dutch and others 11.00

CaULIFLOWER. H. Early Snowball 1.50

PEPPERS. liullnose Rubv KinK I 50

BRUSSELS Sprovus 1 .00

All Fine, Large Plants, Ready to Plant Out.

J. C SCHMIDT, - Bristol, Pa.

ASSORTED I
FERNS

In Flats,
Ready for Potting, $2.00 Per Flat.

Ampelopsis Veitchii,

Pot Grown, $6.00 Per JOO.
J-

BOBBINK & ATKINS

RlTHERrORD, N. J. I

Large Elms.

OC tiue specimen Elm trees 6 to 9-iuch
"O caliper, 25 to 40 feet hig:h, with well
developed heads. Have been several times
transplanted and will lift with excellent
roots and balls of earth. Send for price list.

SAMUEL C. MOON, """"IS^do.,. PA

BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE

I'lants from 2-inch pot.s.

$2 50 per dozen; $17.50 per hundred.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

Wyndmoor.

Montgomery Co.

Moiii'y Order Offict.'.

Chestnut Hill,
Sta. H. Philadelphia.

, Pa.

rhrvcanihomiime '''^ Boblni'on.bob ivory, tiHo. Merry
ulliybdlilllClllUlllo MoDarcb.lWBoDnaOciii.T.'^Uelen
"loodgoort, VM Ladv Playlalr. 300 Yellow Queen. 125
Laeer 65 Trophy, 66 Kalb. from 2 and 2^-ln potn, $150
per ino. H2 ill per 1000 50O mixed, $5 00. cash The lot
for $311 00. H. DANN * SON, Westtield, N. T.

ti^OO.

1 HE American Florist.

1515

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.,

Wholesale Commission Florists.

WRITE FOR SPECIAL QUOTATIONS ON
WIRE WORK DURING SUMMER MONTHS.

OHICA.GO.

LAK[VIEW ROSE OARDCNS, heado»>rters for

Cut Flowers.

Wholesale Growers,

LONG DISTANCE PHONE.

JAMESTOWN, N. Y.

Chrysanthemums.

Now 1b the time to plant them. We offer e3rtra
line, vlporoua plants from 2 and SMi-tn. pota.
Kverybody lifeea them. Tliey are 80 stronK and
healthy that they Burpiifle all of our new cus-
tomers: onr old customers, of course, always
know what to expect, but even they occasion-
ally tell us that our stock Is Kettlng better all
the time. Following Is a partial list:

Per 100

EARLY. Per 100

Ivory J3,0O

M. Henderson .... 3.00

Geo. S. Kalb 3.00

Merry Monarch . . . 3.00

Willowbrook 4.00

M. de Montmort.. . 3.00
Mrs. J. Whilldin.. 3.00

John K. Shaw 5.00

Golden Trophy.... 3 00
Glory of the PaciUc 3.00

MIDSEASON.

Major lionnaffon..l}3.00
Wm. Simpson — 3.00

V. Morel 3.00

G. W. Childs 4.00

11. \\. Longfellow 3.00
Mrs. Murdock .... 3.00
Mrs. T. L. Pai-k... H.OO

Black Hawk 4 CO

Mrs. C. H. Pierce. 3.00
Mrs. H. Robinson. 3.00
"N'iveus 3.00

LATE. Per 100

Na^oya H.OO

Xeno (i.OO

Adula 3.00

Harry Balslev .... 3 00
Mrs. Baer 8 00

LATE. Per 100

Mrs. J. Jones $4 00

Liberty 4.00

Merry Xmas 4,00

Autumn Glory.... 3.00

E. Dailledouze.... 4.C0

■Golden Wedding.. 4.00

In addition to the above we have a large list of new and

other leading fetandard sorts. Send for complete list.

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, fid.

BUY NOW

PROPAGATING STOCK for Next Year.

In. pots Doz. 100
>'ew Hibiscus, Peachblow, double

pink flowers -.ZVi $1.00 88.00

>'ew Aseratum, Stella Gurney,

dwarfblue 2K .75 5,00

New Salvia, St. Louis, extra large

Bowerspikes %Vi. .'5 5,00

"New silver- Leaved Geranium,

Wm. Langguth dbl. red llower, 2V4 150 10,00

AcalvphaSanderi (chenille plant) 3 1,00 ti 00

New Rose, Evergreen Gem strong,2 1,00 ».00

New Rambler Rose, Helene 2'; I.OO 8.00

BOSTON FERNS. We have the largest
and finest stock iu the AVest. All well-grown,
bushy plants in all sizes. Write for prices.

Vauglian's Seed Store,

CHICAGO,

«4>86 Randolph 5t.

NEW YORK,

14 Barclay St.

Begonia Rex,

EXTRA FINE STOCK
■^^ — IN GOOD ASSORTMENT.

From 2}i-ia. pots, ready for 4's, {6 per 100.

Asparagus Sprengerii anu

Asparagus Tenuissimus,

strong, from 2X-in- pots, |3.00 per 100.
NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian. Mich.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS "'^''~»^

for Shipment

Extra tine stock
from 'ZYz-in. pots,

Per 100, $5.00; Per 1000, $40.00.

Also a grand stock of chikjb»e; FRiivJijrvA ipi^at^jts, from

selected large flowering straias, KE\DY NOW.

Per 100 Per 1000

Seperate colors, semi-double flowers, 2^-in. pots fS.OO >40 00

Seperate colors, single flowers 2"^ " " 4.00 35 00

All colors mixed 2% " " 3.50 30.00

Terms Cash with order or satisfactory reference. Address

S. ALFRED BAUR. »

SuccesBor to
enry A- MeinevfT,

ERIE, PA.

CHINESE PRIMROSE.

Finest large flowering fringed, single and double, fifteen varieties, mixed, 500 seeds. $1.00; >4 pkt.. 50c.
Chinese Primrose plants ready in August; of the very finest varieties; singles. $2.00 per 100;
doubles, J3.50 per 100.

PRIMULA OBCONICA GRAND. HYBRIDA.
The very finest of the improved Hybrid Obcooicas. large flowering and choice colors, truly grand,

imo seeds, 60c.

CINERARIA GRAND. NANA.

The finest large-flowering dwarf v.'irieties, very showy, iu choicest mi.vture; 1030 seeds, 50c-

PANSV. FINEST GIANTS.

The finest large-flowering varieties to be had, best colors and strong growing, mixed; 3500 seeds, $1.00.

.\ packet of the grand new Forget-me-not ■•Triumph" added to every order.

THE HOMK OF
PKIMKOSES.

JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremahstown, Pa.

100 Plants, $75; 50 Plants, $40; 25 Plants $22.50; 12 Plants, $12.

THE BEST RBD ROSE TO DATE.

CLEAN 4-INCH STOCK.

Stock Limited.

:iv* J.

Choice Pot Plants, Ic Each

We wish to jzive our customers the ben-
•■titof very low prices for a short time.

Geraniums, the choicest, most desirable varie-
ties to be had, true to name. liruanti (best semi-
double scarlet). S. A. Nutt, Athlete, White Swan,
Lu Favorite, Mrs. J. M. Garr (best single white),
Hyalite Poitevini', American Wonder, Mrs. E. G.
Hill, Mme. Bruant and others. $2 00 per 100, strong
2V^-in.; Rose Geraniums and Mme. Salleroi, Ic
each, strong 2-in.

Petunias, double fringed, in full bloom, Hen-
derson's and Dn-er's latest superb sets, strong 2-in.
Iceach; really worth $l.(Ktper doz.

Fuchsias, choicest horis, strong 2-ln., $1.50 per
100; fine 4-in., full bloom, at 6c; 3^ Jind 3-in. at2c.

Coleus, '-legiint named varieties, all beauties,
Ic each, strong 2 and 'ZYz-in.

Ageratum, Princ«'ss Pauline (latest blue),
strong 3-in., Ic.

Salvias, Ic.

Asters, Giant Comet (true) in pure white
and lavender, pink and white, strong 2-in., Ic.
Plant in bench, they'll pay.

Roses, fancy extra select Brides. Perles and
Maids, 3-iu., 4c; the same in 2'5-in. pots, includ-
ing Meteor, 3c; Kaiserin, Wootton, Golden Gate,
Belle Siebri'cht, strong SVa-ii'., 4c.

Smilax. extra sirong, 2-in., as fine as you could
wish, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000.
f'ASH With Okdeu

SOUTH SIDE riORAL CO., Springfield, III,

A good adv. in a good paper will bring
good rettimi.

1500 N. Gordata Gompacta,

In 2-in. Pots. Strong Plants, at
$3.00 per Hundred.

Also Strong Plants from Bench, at
$2.00 per Hundred.

CHAS. SCHWEIGERT, Niles Center, III.

Plfase menttiyn the Amerttan Florist when iv>tting.

Imperial Violets,

Longest skemi, largest flowers, darkest in color,
Al stock, ttne large plants, $5.00 per 100, $l5.0u per
1000.

M. LOUISE, LADY CAMPBELL,

I2.S0 per lOO, or JiO.OO per lOIX).

Cash With Ordek, 1'lea^e.

VAN AKEN BROS., Coldwatar,Mich.

Hiea^e tnetj I ^on the American Florist when ^vtiling.

That Can't Be Had Elsewhere.

Such as New Kalanchoe Flammea. New lucarvDIeas.

New Campanula Mlrabllls, New Buddlelae, New Deut-
zlas. Mr Peter Barr s New White " upln Tlie Grand
New Salvia Glory of Stuttgart. The EdelwelsB In
bloom. New Buelllaa, New Hlblacus, New BeKonlas,
New CannaH, 200 New Dihllas, New Treasure Vine,
New Shamrock Pea Send forCataloKue'>f Novelties.
Always In quantity— Asparagus Sprengerl, Boston
Fern. Baby Primrose, Edelweiss, Fern Baits, at low-
est prices.

A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia, Fa.

1516

The American Florist.

July J 4,

Our PasTiMEs

Announcements of coming contests or other
events of interest to our bowline, 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.;
Eobt. Kitt, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.;
or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St.,
Chicago, 111.

At Chicago.

George Asmus and John Degnan have
arranged a match of five games. Asmus
is rated very high and has conceded I leg-
nan 100 points on the contest. The fol-
lowing games were rolled on Friday
evening, July 0:

Pla.ver 1st 2d 3d 4th Av

E. F. Winterson 154 170 230 185

Geo. Asmus 195 175 174 160 176

J.S.Wilson Ift3 162 142 l.=>6

Chas. Balluff 157 ISi 124 179 155

Fred. Stollery 155 162 132 150

John Degnan 122 166 144 144

P. J. Hauswirth 136 120 166 137

Walter Kreitling 124 149 132 135

At Detroit.

The following is the score made

Player. 1st 2d 3d 4th

Watson 177 148

Pantke 162 179 118 J67

Flowerday 183 127

Ferguson 146 150 161 167

Breitmeyer 136 149 109 187

Holznagle 1(53

Dunn 124 181 123 118

Sullivan 128 118 142

Ringier 141 no 123

Pickworth 136 137 126

Norman 89 115 129

Knopc 119 105 96

Reynolds 98

July 0:

6tli

Av

161

162

192

162

155

1.^3

1.S5

145

114

THS)

113

132

129

125

89

122

111

107

98

s.

At Philadelphia.

The first of the contests on outside
alleys for places on the convention team
was rolled July 11. The score follows:

Player 1st 2d 3d Total

Harris 147 163 143 453

Westcott....^ 138 165 117 420

Wataon 142 124 107 373

Moss 192 134 146

Connor 162 162 151

Gibson

472

475

97 105 354

2d 3d Total

71

Player 1st ._

Baker 146 117 108

Anderson 1(6 163 185 514

Mooney 126 141 159 425

Klft 15K 101 143 400

.Johnson 156 isi 140 477

Walker 169 141 134 444

The following are the averages on the
club alleys for the month of June:

FLORIST^.

Moss 165 Gibson 148

Harris 157 liaker 145

Kift 154 Walki-r 144

Anderson 152 Conner 138

Westoott 149 Craig 136

ASSOCIATES.

Fallon.
Lamb.

Hamilton 184

Johnson 168

Mooney 165 Bonsall .

Moore 163 Reber

Kuestner 157 T. C.Brown.

Allen 154 McKarraher. .

Goebel 162 Barrett

Archer 161 Fletcher

Peterson 146 Stoneham

Barnes 139 ShL-lds

Ermerman 129

.126
.124
.124
.124
.122
.117
.116
.116
111
. 92

K.

The Queen of Edgely Trophy.

The Florists' National Bowling League
is the recipient of the very handsome
trophy illustrated on this page, the donor
being the Floral Exchange, of Philadel-
phia. The trophy is thirty-two inches in
height, beautifully wrought, and is to be
known by the name of the new pink
sport of American Beauty, the Queen of
Edgely. The cup is given to the bowling
league without reserve, the only stipula-

THE QUEEN OF EDGELY BOWLING TROPHY.

tion being that it shall be won twice
before becoming the property of any club.

At New York.

The New York bowlers were honored
veith a visit from the Flatbush team on
Monday afternoon, July 9. Four alleys
were necessary to accommodate the
crowd in attendance and it was a very
enjoyable time, brought to a close only
by the arrival of the hour for the monthly
meeting of the New York Florists' Club.
The crack bowlers are improving their
averages and visions of silver cups haunt
their dreams, while the Philadelphia
spectre's stature grows smaller and

smaller as the weeks pass on. Monday's
scores were as follows:

Player 1st 2d 3,1

O'Mara 180 1.S5 190

Burns 157 138 166

Marshall 189 127 17H

Thielman 164 176 1+''

JIanda, W . A 1.50

Plumb 122

Wallace Ill lOO

Young. J 110 112

liutterfleld 131 90

Weeber 56 98

Stewart 95 124

Donlan 110 128

Miller 121 128

Hili-y 144 145

Sc-hmutz 100 102

Thennis 87 102

Dailledouze, F 173 145

Daillcdouzp, P 122 107

Zeller, .\. 144 165

igoo.

The American Florist.

1517

Roses for Florists

/^UR Rose Plants are all grown for the
^-^ trade. We do not grow cut (lowers.
Such plants, we claim, art' well worth more
money than ordinary surplus stock.

Our Roses are all shifted from 2-inch

pots and equal to most stock usually sold

as 3-inch. 2^-in., 3}4-\n.,

per 100 per 100

American Beauty ?6.oo $12.00

Brides 3.00 8.00

Bridesmaids 3.00 s.oo

Perles 3.50 9.co

Kaiserin 4.00 1000

Meteor 3.00 7.oo

Wootton 5.00

Golden Gate, 2-in 3.00

Sunset 4.00 10.00

Bedding Roses, in 2-in. pots, strong stock,
in variety, |2.50 per ICO, $20 per 1000.

Vaughan's Seed Store,

CHICAGO,

84-86 Randolph St.

NEW YORK,

14 Barclay 5t.

METEOR
BRIDESMAID

From 2Vi and 3-in.

V r rum SV2 huu o-iu. pots,
I Pit 100,«3.00; 1000, $25.00.

BRIDE

LA FRANCE

PERLES J

AMERICAN BEAUTY, 3-inoh pots, per 100,

$5.00; per 1000, $45.00.

AMERICAN BEAUTY and LA FRANCE,

bushfs hciided in open ground, per
100. $:.\50; per 1000, 8:^0.00.

The iibove is all clean, strong stock, reiidy
lor planting, no better to be had.

U^4

GEORGE REINBERG,

CHICAGO,

t 51 Wabash Ave

:

LEADING CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

White— Ivory, Midge, BerRmann, Kobtnaon. Wana-
maker, Kalb. Woodford, Jones. iDdependenoe, Weebs,
)*YaDk Hardy- Yellow— Golden Troohy. HenderBon,
JohnBOn, O. P. Bassett, Whllldln, Modesto, Yellow
Queen, Bonnaffon, Lincoln, Sunderbruch; Pink-
Montmort, Glory de Pacific. Morel. Perrln, MurddCfc;
Bronze— Chas. Davie: Red— Geo. W. rhllds; Lottie
Berry, out of 2H-In. pots. f2 per 100. $18 per 1000.

Also White— Lady FltzwyKram, Mayflower. Chad-
wlck and Western Kln^i: Yellow— Golden Wedding,
Yellow Jones. H. W. Rieman; Pink— Autumn Glory;
Red— Defender. Scbrlmpton; Bronze— Lady llan-
ham; 2>^-ln pots, $2,50 per 100, $22.60 per lOtlU; aUor
more at 1000 rat«s.

^OSE^^* Brldeamalds and Brides. 3-lnch.

$i per 100. 1'^ per 1000; ready for benching. Meteors,
Scinch, $3.oO per 100.

Terms cash , or will send C. O . D.

POEHLMANN BROS.. Morton Grove. Cook Co.. IN.

100 NIPHETOS
ROSE PLANTS

<je

GEO. F. BRAYBON, Kent, Ohio.

FLORISTS***^

IF you have made any change in your firm
* name or address, please send us your
corrected business card so that you may be
properly listed in next year's edition of our
directory. Send also particulars of any
additions you may have made to your estab-
lishment, either greenhouses or land.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago.

ROSE PLANTS

Per 100 Per 1000

AMERICAN BEAUTY - - - 2Vi-Jn. $5.00 $45.00

METEOR ...---« 3.00 2500

BRIDE .-.--- " 3.00 25.00

BRIDESMAID ..---" 3.00 25.00

PERLE .--.-- « 3.50 30.00

AMERICAN BEAUTY, lifted from benches - - - 35.00

Al STOCK. BEST IN MARKET.

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAQO, ILL.

Choice, well grown, clean,

healthy stock, just right

for planting.

70 BRIDE, 4in. pots, grafted | ^..rinn „„ inn

900 MAID, 4" " " J $1000 per 100.

300 METEOR, 3-in. pots 5 00

275 LADY DOROTHEA, 3-in- pots 6.00

200 PERLE 1

500 BRIDE 2-in. pots, .$3.00 per 100, .$25.00 per 1000.

500 MAID I

L. L. MAY & CO., St. Paul, Minn.

40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORGING ROSES.

READY FOR
IMMEDIATE
PLANTING.

WOOTTON,

METEOR.
MERMET,

GOLDEN GATE,

Fully equal to Ihose sent out the last eight years. flr8t-cla..s and perfectly liealtliv In every respect.
Only nelected Krowtti from flowerluK shoots used In propagating.
LA FRANCE, AMERICAN BEAUTY,

3-lnch pots, $8-00 per 100 i-lnch pots, $12 00 per 100.
KAISERIN. SAFRANO, BRIDESMAID, BON SILENE,

PERLES. MAID OF HONOR, MME. HOSTE, BRIDE.

3-lnch pots, $7.00 per 100. 4-Inch pots. $10.00 per 100.
GRAFTED ROSES-Maid of Honor, Golden Gate, 3^-lnch pots, $15.00 per 100.

J. iv. i>ii^LOi«, = :BrvOO]vis:BuigG^, f-a..

AHERICAN BBAUTY, four-inch, selected, $15.00 per 100. LIBERTY, four inch, »75.00 per 100.
MAID, BRIDB. PERLE, 3y,-inah, K 00: 4-inch, JIO.OO. Also SUNSET, METBOR, MORQAN, MER-
MET. Lal-RANCE, NIPHETOS, KAISERIN, QOLDEN GATE, MAID OP MONOR, ORAFTBD
BRIDE. J20.00 per 100, large -Hn. ASPARAGUS PLUnOSUS, all si/es. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS,
S»MILA.\. ^ A. S. MacBEAN. LAKEWOOD. N. J.

QOLDEN GATE, thrifty stock, from 2i4-inch pots, $4.00 per 100, $3b.00 per
1(100. BRIDe:snAID, *3.00 per 100, S25.00 per 1000. A few hundred PERLE,
from 2Vi-inch pots. $3.50 per 100.
PHOPNIX CANARI^NSIS. from 5 and 6-inch pots, $3.00 per dozen. $20.00 per 1000.

ROSES

To Clear the Benches

ROSES. 3-in., at $3.00 per 100. 400 Maids, 200

Gates, 125 Woottous, 125 White LaFrance, 50

Kaiserin.
ROSES, 2L4-in. and second size 3-in. at $2.00 per

100. 300 M.'lids, 250 Gates, 200 Perles, 100

Kaiserins, 75 Carnots, 50 Woottons, 50 White

La France,
10O ADIANTUM CUNEATUM. 4, 5 and 6-in, pots,

fine. The lot for $IO.OJ.
50 SELAGINElLA EMILIANA, 3'4-in., ready for a

shift, at 4c each .

Cash \\"ith Obdeh.

JOS. E. BONSALL, Salem, Ohio.

r\ g^ ^ |~^ ^ Strong and Healthy,

r^\ #^^l~^j^ From 3H-in. pots,

$5 PER 100.

Perles, Brides and Maids.

H. E. WILSON, 134 Hayward Pk.,

Rochester, N. Y.

It la good business policy tt at at,
to mention tlie »^«^«3*

....American Florist

when yon write to an advertiser

i.<t,.i..ii.ii..i..it.«i,iit.ii ii.,ii.it.ii„i,.ii.ii.,it ii,.i..ii.,i,,ii.,i.,i.,

7,000 <jt «J6 'jt iM ^ \
SURPLUS ROSES \

Vigorous and healthy clean stock,
from sc lected wood . grown in
brij^ht sunliirht and full air. Price
$6,00 per 100.

Varieties: Hoste, Perle. Sunset,
Bride, Maid, Meteor, Golden Gate,
Gontt<.T.

j P. R. QUINLAN AND CO., [
j SYRACUSE, NEW YORK. >

P/rast' metilion the Amertcatt Fiorist when lunlin^.

GRAFTED BRIDES, MAIDS, A No. 1.

Per 100

Grafted Brides and Maids 4- in. pots, $15 00

2V4 " 9.00

Jleteors 4 " 8.00

3 '• 6.00

2V4 " 4.00

Perles and Sunsets 4 " gjx)

" •■..", 3 '• e'oo

Smilax 3 " 3.00

1518

The American Florist.

July 14,

Buffalo.

QOIET PERVADES THE MARKET. — STOCK
GOOD BECAUSE OF RECENT BAINS. —
VISITS TO GROWERS. — VACATION NOTES.

Decided quiet has prevailed since the
Fourth. Carnations and peas are good,
the latter particularly so, thanks to the
delightful rains which have given all
outdoor Stock new life.

This is the period lor summer outings.
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Kastingare at Crys-
tal Beach; S. A. Anderson and wife are
at the Canoe Club and J. H. Rebstock
and wife are at their summer home near
Crystal Beach.

Wm. Scott took a trip to Jamestown
last week to see the Lakeview Rose Gar-
dens. Summer stock is good there. On
another day Scott and Andy Adams
iourneyed out to Chris'-ensen's to look at
"his new houses. While they were there a
test was made of his new water tank,
which was constructed by the Aremotor
Co., Chicago, and is doing its work well.

S. A. Anderson has been entertaining
Richard Ludwig, superintendent for
A. N. Pierson, of Cromwell, Conn. Mr.
Ludwig is very much pleased with
Buffalo.

Mrs. D. Newlands has started work on
her new greenhouses on Delavan avenue,
opposite the entrance to Forest Lawn
Cemetery. The houses will be completed
by September 1 and will be well adapted
for her business.

Jerry Brookins has everything ready
for his new houses at Orchard Park and
R. C. Avery is remodeling his range at
West Seneca.

J. Bernhart Wiese, of the Chippewa
market, has about completed arrange-
ments for a new house, exclusively for
palms, at his new home on Humboldt
Parkway.

All the stores, now close at 6 o'clock
and everybody is happy. W. A.

Elkhart, Ind— R. Hoffman, who
recently sold out to Hugh Hills, of Bara-
boo. Wis., is planning a trip to Germany
and the French fair, after which he will
return to this country and engage in
business at Cleveland, his former home.

Rose Plants.

Per 100 Per 1000
METEOR, SVi-inch pots $5.00 $10.00

Potted and repotted four times. These plants
are visiorous :ind unusually fine. Packed to safely
ship any distance.

BRUNT &, NOE, Forest Glen, Chicago, III.

3000l^,n!BRIDES-3000l^n^ MAIDS
5001^^ METEORS

All at $3 00 per 100, $2B.0[) per 1000.

Stock in good healthy condition. Order now.

FREY & FREY. LINCOLN, neb.

Maids, Brides and Perles

10,000 strong, healthy plants, in perfect

condition to plant. No finer

stock on the market.

3=lr:»ot». ^toolt. Per 100 Per 1000

brides: H 00 $35.00

MAIDS 4 00 35.00

PERLES, extra fine R.OO 50.00

BRIDES 3.00 25.00

MAIDS 3 00 25.00

PERLES 4.50 40.00

METEORS 2 50

Samples sent if stamps for postage Bonompany
request. This stock is worth more money than
we ask for it, and will give you satisfaction.

W. H. 6ULLE1T & SONS, Lincoln, Illinois.

Am. Beauty,

jitiiiiitiiitiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiuiimmuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiumiuimuuAmimmiiiitHHiiiiniiiulie

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t

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Per 100

inch pots $5.00

" 600

Kaiserin, l" -inch pots 3 00

3 " " 4 00

Golden Gate, 2' --inch pots 4.00

Bride, Bridesmaid, Perle, Meteor, 2' 2-inch pots 3.00 ■

3 " " 4.00

Per 1000
$45.00
55.00
25.00
35.00
35.00
25.00
35.00

PETER REINBERG,

51 Wabash Ave.

.CHICAGO.

j^mmnmnmmmTTmnmfmmTmTTmTTmTTTTTnnnfTnmTmmTrTnnnimTmTmTmTit

FORCING ROSES

THIS IS NOT SURPLUS STOCK. IT HAS BEEN GROWN ESPECIALLY FOR WINTER BLOOMING. AND
WILL GIVE SATISFACTION TO THE MOST CRITICAL BUYERS.

AMERICAN BEAUTY .3-in. .

liRlUE 3-in. .

BRIUE 4-in. .

liK DRSMAID 2W-in.

HKIDESMAID 4-in. .

rKKLES 3-in. .

METEOR 2/,-iii.

Per U»

2!.'.-in 13.00

GOLDEN (iAlE 2^-in 3.00

GOLDEN GAl'E 3-in 4.00

MAID OK HONOR 2'/™-in 3.0O

MAID OF HONOR S-ln 4.00

SOUA'. 1)10 WOOTToN 3-in 4.00

.$7.10 MME. C. TESTOUT

. 4.00

. «.00

. 3.00

. 6.00

. 4.00

. 3.00

Also a fine stock of Maidenhair Ferns. Adiantum Cuneatum, 3
Terms: CASH WITH ORDKK. Address

7.5e per doz. . $5 per HX).

forest City Greenhouses. H. W. BUCKBEE. ROCKFORD. IlL.

I fi^T (lAI I T ^ooo METEOR ROSES

LllU I UflLL I FROM 21/s-IN. POTS.

This stock is Al in t-very respect and as good as auy we h:ive sent out,
which has given general saiisEaction.

J. A. BUDLONQ, 37=39 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

iV4-inoh.

3-

inch.

Per lOiJ Per 1000

Per 100

Per 1000

Brides $3.00 52i.OO

*5.00

$•15.00

Maids 3. CO 35.00

Cloth. Souperl. . 3.00 25.00

5.00

45.00

Meteor 3.00 2,5.00

5.00

45.00

Am. Beauty

S.OO
Per 100

75.00
Per 1030

Mixed Jardinier Ferns, mostly

pteris varieties

$3.00

$25.00

Asparagus Sprengerii, 2i/=-in

4.00

35.00

" Plumosus. "

6.00

55.00

Adiantum Farleyense, fine stock, 6-

in. pots.

50c each
Per 100 .

..t 4 00

Dracaena Terminalis. 4-inih

.. 16.00

Phoenix Canariensis. elegant sto< k, 4^ to

5-

.. 20.00

Chamaerops Excelsa, 5-incU

.. 25.(0

4 "

.. 20.00

J. B. HEI5S,

DAYTON. O.

Am. Beauties in 3-in. J7.00 per 100; $6.5.00 per 1000;
31/5-in. $».50 per 100; $7.5.00 per ICuo. Kaiserin and
Golden Gate, 3-iii. $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000;
3V4-in. 15.00 per 100; $16.00 per lOCO. Perles, 3-iu.
$3.50 per 100; $30.00 per ICOO; 3/s-in. $4.50 per 100;
$40-00 per 1000. Brides, Bridesmaids. Meteors,
Mme. Garrett and a few Mermets, 3 in. $3.50 ])er '
100; $30.00 per 1000; 3i4-in. $4,50 per 100; $10.00 per
1000. These are line. Send fur sample. (Jash
with order. Mrs. J. W. Crouch. Chattanooga. Tenn.

Roses to Close Out

riETEORS in 3 and '2^ in, pots.
LA FRANCE in 2^2 pots.
BELLE SIEBRECHTin2hin. pots.
riAIDS in 2I2 and 2-in. pots.
BRIDES in 2V2 and 2-in. pots.
PERLES in 2-in. pots.

AVe believe in shifling ytning roses often. All
stock offered in 2^-inch pots has been shifted
from 2-in. and is equal to most stock advertised a&
3-in., and when w«' send it out is well established.

BOSTON TERNS,

Ready for 5-inch pots. WRITE US.

GEO. A. KUHL

PEKIN. ILL.

Send $1.00 fnr samples of what you want.

Cleitn, Healthy

FlantR,
from 3-in. Fots.

Perle. Suiset. Wootlon. Meteor, Albany, Kaiserin
and LaFrance, $6.U0 per 100.

Bride Maid and olden Gate, $4.00 per 100.

Perle, Woottoi, Bride, Maid and Golden Gate from
3-inch pots. $;; ,50 per 100.

Tkiois C,\.'*h.

JOSEPH HEINL. JACKSONVILLE. III.

I&-OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1900 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU -9t
Mr PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS.-^

jpoo. The American Florist.

1519

fA'i^i.h !u-« Mr«,-5

The American Florist Company's

TRADE DIRECTORV

IS THE ONLY PIBIICATION WHICH GIVES

Complete lists of the Florists, Nurserymen

and Seedsmen of the United States and

Canada, corrected annually and

arranged both aiphabeti=

cally and by states

and towns.

NEW FEATURES

Added in the edition for 1900 are lists of tlie gardeners or

superintendents of private estates, experiment station

horticulturists, landscape architects and

horticultural supply concerns.

THIS INDISPENSABLE VOLUME OF 387 PAGES, BOUND d?

IN BOARDS, IS DELIVERED POSTPAID ON RECEIPT OF «P-2,00.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A.

1&20

The American Florist.

July 14,

Omaha.

BUSINESS SLACKS UP AND FLORISTS HAVE
TIME TO PLAN PICNICS. — HAIL DOES
SOME DAMAGE. — NOTES.

On July G there was quite a heavy
hail storm north and northwest of
Omaha and some damage was done at
A. Donaghue's and Hess & Swoboda's.

As business is now dull we have more
time to spare and the club has voted to
have a picnic at Krug Park on July 20.
As over $30 has been contributed for
prizes, the various games are sure to be
tull of interest.

Omaha now has a first-class bowling
alley, as good as is to be found any-
where, and as there is no saloon in con-
nection its gets the support of some who
would not visit it otherwise.

John Simmons, one of our oldest flo-
rists, died recently after a protracted
illness. He retired some fourteen years
ago but was widely known and popular.

J. N. Craig, superintendent of Forest
Lawn Cemetery, has been appointed a
member of the park commission.

Grippe.

Muscatine, Ia.— The George Kranz
place, recently occupied by August
Schmidt, has been sold and the stock
closed out.

I r\r\\/'\ BRIDES, MAIDS,
L, ^J v./ IV I LA FRANCE,

Prom METEORS, ROSES,

3-inch Pots, what wUl you give me

— for what you want?

STRONG, HEALTHV PLANTS.

Subject to examination at your express office.

LaROCHE, Collingdale, Pa.

Asparagus Piumosus Nanus.

TRANSPLANTED seedling plants tor July and
August delivery, ready for 2H-'n. pots, at
$3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 500 at thousand
rates, (free delivery).

Cash With Ouder, Please.

R. ASMUS, New Durham, N. J.

FLORISTS' ORCHIDS

The Finest and Largest Stock

in the world.

C AMnFD ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and
o/mULK BRUGES, BELGIUM.

Send for List of Commercial Varieties.

A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y.

Please niention the A met jcan Florist ivfien 'writing

Orchids! ^

Arrived ni e.^c'lleiit condition: Lselia pur-
purata, L. grandis tenebrosa and Oncidium
Varicosum Rogersii. Also Cattleya Percival-
liana. C. Mossix, Laelia anceps and L.
autumnalis.

LAGER & HURRELL, summit, n. j.

Orchid Qrowcra and Importera.
A. 15I31VOH OF!*

Adiantum Guneatum

Koffman's lonj; stemmed varietv- Fine

healthy plants, size for 6-inch pots.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

JOHN 1. RAYNOR, 49 W. 281h St., New York. N. Y.

X«OSBS« Brides. Maids, Meteors and Golden

Gatei, extra fine clean growing stock, 4-in.,$6.00

per 100; 3-in., HOO per 100.
GERANIUMS, S. A. Nutt and others; 2V4-in., $2.50

per 100; 3-in., $4.00 per 100; 4-in., $.5.00 per 100.
ASPARAGUS Piumosus seedlings. $3.00 per 100.
Sorengerit seedlings, $2.50 per 100.
NEP. CORDATA COMPACTA, 3-in., $5.00 per 100;

from bench, flne, $25.00 per 100.

Cash plbasb. Cafl Hagenbufger, ^-giiTo*"

\ rinley Rotary Lawn Rake,

Something New.

THIS IS A CUT
SHOWING THE

FINLEY

LAWN

RAKE

IN OPERATION

The mower and reaper
Hncceeded theacvihe; the
( 1 1 reeher succeeded the
Hall— but never until now
has a machine been In-
vented to take the place
of the antiquated hand
rake The machine has
arrived. This Is It. YOU
NEED IT.

A THOROUGHLY durable and reliable machine, to follow the lawn mower. It takes up all
^^ the Krass, either long or short; twigs, leaves and small loose litter of any kind, stones in-

^ eluded, that a HAND rake would n<it touch. A man can rakt- three times as fast as with a hand
^ ^ak(^ %W° P^ CHILI) can run it.

5 Just the thing to fight crab grass. %ttkA fOP Particulars.
5 It will save its cost in 60 days on any good lawn.

I ^^^FINLEY LAWN RAKE CO.,

I PRICE $12.00. JOLIET. ILLINOIS.

When writing: mention American Florist.

Last Call.

Per 100
10,000 Coleus, named, our selection. .2!-4- in. . $1.50

5,000 Geraniums, mi.xed 2H " ■■ 150

3,000 Iresines, red and yellow 2Ji " .. 1.50

1,000 Alternanthera, large-leaved.. 3H " .. I .50

1,000 Red Vernon 2M " .. 1.50

l,000Erfordi 2H " ■■ 1.50

2,000 Begonias, mi.-i 2d 2)i " .. 1.50

1,000 Fuchsias, mixed 'ZH " ■■ 1-50

300 Asparagus piumosus 7 " .. 20,00

The Morris Floral Co.,

PANSIES

THE JENNINGS STRAIN of Show and Fancy Pansies.
New Crop Seed Now Ready.

My 1900 strain is of the highest standard and can-
not be excelled bv any. Finest mixed, 2500 seeds,
$1.00; i/.-oz., $2,50; oz,, $5.00. Yellow, white, blue
and black, in seperate colors, 50c per pkt., post-
paid by mail. Small Pansy Plants, 60c per 100 by
mail. Cash with order.

L. D. JENNINGS. The'rine'Bt Pansies,

Lock Box 254.

SOUTHPORT, CONN.

Aster Plants.

OSTRICH FEATHER, QUEEN OP THE
MARKET, SEMPLE'S, VICTORIA, VICK'S
and TRUFFADT'S PERFECTION, Fine
plants, grown from the best seed in the mar-
ket, 35c per 100; 300 for $1.00; $2.50 per 1000,

Smilax.

Fine, strong Seedlings from Flats, 50c per
100, $3.00 per 1000.

J. C. SCHMIDT, BRISTOL, PA.

FORBES^Grand New CALEDONIA

(A pure white variety of Begonia Gloire de Lor-
raine.^ Certificated at R. H. S. London, Edinburgh,
Mancnester, Wolverhampton, Cardiff, Notting-
ham, Stockport, Liverpool, York, Dundee and
Aberdeen. For all particulars regarding this sur-
passingly Grand, Steulinh Novelty apply to

JOHN FORBES. Nurseryman, HAWICK. Scotland.

THE MOWER

THAT will KILL AIL THt WttDS IN VOIR LAWNS.
If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to
seed, and cut your grass without breaking the
small feed'Ts of roots, the grass will become thick
and wei'ds will disappear. The Clipper will do it.
. ^^"Send for circulars andjprices.

CLIPPER LAWN MOWER CO., >'°%«^r"'

CELERV AND CABBAGE.

CELERY. Pitik Plume (extra strong). Golden
Self Blanching, Giant Pascal. Golden Heart, New
Rose and «>thtrr varieties, 15c per 100, $1.00 per
1000, 18.50 per 10,000.

CABBAGE U. Succession. Second Early,
Premium Flat Dutch, Late Drumhead, Drumhead
Savoy and other varieties, 15c per 100, $1.00 per
1000, $8.50 per 10,000.

KALE- Dwarf, Green, Curled. Scotch, same
price as C:ibl»age. If any of the above plants by
mail, add 10c per 100.

Cash With Order.

R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md.

Carnots-Sprengerii.

Pres. Carnot Roses fine plants, 3-in., $5.00

per 100.
Asparagus Sprengerii, strong plants, ready

for 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000.

Robert P. Tcsson, ^ruu?;"!^.""'-

It is not much trouble to mention the
AifBRiCAN Florist when corresponding
with an advertiser.

tgoo.

The American Florist.

1521

Boston Florist Letter Go.

MANUFACTniEUS OF

FLORISTS' LETTERS.

ThiB wooden box nicely stained and vaiN
nlghed, 18x30x12 made In two sections, one
for each size letter, g^lven away with first
order of 500 letters.

Block Lettore, 1 \i or 2-lnch elie. per 100, tSOO.
Script Letters, 14 Kastener with each letter orword.
Ueed by leadlnK floriBts everywhere and lor sale by
an wholesale tlorlsts and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Managefi
84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS.

H. BAYERSOORFER & GO.

Cyoas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries

and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves

and Immortelles.

New Catalogne of all FLORISTS SUPPLTHB on
application. B»"For the trade only.

H. BAYERSOORFER & CO.

60. 62, 64 and 66 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

A. HERRMANN,

Cape Flowers, ai-i, colors;
Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs,
AND All Florists' Supplies.

Send for Pricei.
404-412 East 34th St.. NEW YORK.

John Conley &Soii,

Mauufacturers of

2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET.

ClMiMiiaxl ISmIImm Importer. Jobber and
OlgmUnO Ueller, Manufacturer ol

liagLTS^S Florists' Supplies,

Braids for American Manufacture.
Metal Goods. Moss-Wreathes, Cape Flowers,
Immortells, Cbc^ille, Tinfoil, Doves, Baskets,
Sheaves, Vases, Jardinieres, Ferndishes,
Novelties, etc.
108 W. 28th St., near 6tli Ave., NEW YORK.

HEADQUARTERS

COCOA FIBRE, SPHAGNUM and

SHEEP MANURE,
BONE all grades,
IMPORTED SOOT,

GREEN MOSS,

RUSTIC WORK, all kinds,

CLAY'S FERTILIZER.

DUNNE & CO., iS^s.! New York.

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES.

Please mention the Amrf ican Florist whe>i n> ilnig.

I™ Regan Printing House

NIRSERY

SEED

FLORISTS

CATALOGUES

87-91 Plymouth Race,
JiJ^Ji CHICAGQjt jt jt

QARDENINQ

This iB the paper to recommend to your
ouBtomerB, the leading horticultural

Journal in America for amateurs

S2.00 Per Year. Sample Copies Free.

Liberal terms to fiorlBts who take BUbBcrlptlona.

THE 6AR0ENIN6 CO. m°"0" Bid,. CHICAGO.

pqy Hiid yrm any troublu with the MARCH WIND (doming through crack or
cr.'vice in thr Grvt-nhouse'r

T* VSTK AI LrO^W ' S

Old English

SEMI LIQUID

Will stop the trouble. Put up In

Glazing Putty

OR PLASTIC

Hammond's Greenhouse White,

wmul (>r iron Gree!ih<uises. jt stays wfiere you put it. Iri ;

HAMMOND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS, FJshkill-on-Hudson, New York.

50 and 80 poind buckets.

A SUPERB PAINT, with tWiMily
\ ears' record to back it up, for
:>'ear and tear and looks on either
5, 10, 15, 20. ih, or 30 Gallons.

m

We have at all times a full and complete stock of

"FLORISTS' SUPPLIES"

IMPORTED PREPARED CYC«S LEAVES, C«PE FLOWERS iwliit. and colored), IMMORTELLES (all

colorsi, METAL DESIGNS. BASKETS, PEDESIALS, ETC.. ETC. W1EAT

SHEAVcS a specialty. Send lor special prices.

918 Filbert Street, PHILADELPIIIA, PA.

M. RICE & CO., '

IMPORTERS AND

MANUFACTURERS,

Vail's New Plant Stake

Cut out of well-seasoned lumber,
straight grained, i4 inch square; a

decided improvement over the cane or "

banihoo. Cut any length desired; always ready tor use; 3 ft. at $1 50 per 1000, 3V4 ft. at $2.00 I

per 1000; 4 ft. at 12.50 per 1000; 4% ft. at $3.00 per 1000; F. O. B. Indianapolis. Remember !

the freight is cheaper than on cane stakes. Z

THE VAIL SEED CO., Indianapolis, Indiana. \

"NICOMITE"

(PATENT)

Vapor Insecticide

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

ALL GREENHOUSE BUGS.

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN.

The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co.,

LOUISVILkE, KY.

REED & KELLER,

Manufacturers piorigts' DcsfgnS.

terrin""' Florists' Supplies.

122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY.

ALL Mur.erymen, Seedsmen and Florists wish-
ing to do business with Eaiope should send
toi the

"Horticultural Advertiser"

ThiB li tke British Trade Paper, being read weekly
by all Horticultural traders; it is also taken by
over 1000 of the best Continental houses. Annual
lubBoription to cover cost of postage 75 cents.
Addreu EDITORS OF THE *' H. A.*<
ChllwAii NuraerlAS - N*ttB, ■nslancfl.

Holds Class
Firmly

See the Point 49*
The Van Reyper Per-
fect eittElnc FolDta are

the best. No riRhts or
lefts. Box of 10(W poioti
76 oentH, poetpftid.

HENKT A. DKKER,
714 Chestaat 8l., PkllB., Fs.

LIQUID PLANT FOOD

for Greenhouse Cultivating.

EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY,
Chicago Office: 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston.

H. K. Snider, Suite 423, 260 Clark St.

Circulation

which

Circulates

The actual paid circulation of the
American Florist is, we believe, the
largest in its class. The contents
are of real present value and are
preserved for reference. Advertisers
who use regularly our columns estab-
lish permanent business with the best
trade in the United States.

American Florist Advts.
Always Sell Stock.

1522

The American Florist.

July 14,

Milwaukee.

TRADE GOOD CONSIDERING THE SEASON. —
VARIOUS ITEMS OF VARYING INTEREST.

There is a good, healthy summer busi-
ness and prices are fair, considering
quality. Garden flowers are averaging
first-class. The montbretia has made
its appearance in the flower market and
is well received. This is not the most
profitable time for them but growers
think there would be no difficulty in
bringing them in earlier another season.
They are certainly beautiful and durable,
with stems sixteen to eighteen inches
long.

A. E. Binzel has decided to discontinue
his business in the Boston Store and is
preparing to go to Texas to accept a
position offered him there.

Holton & Hunkel Co., will close at
5:30 p. m. during luly and August.

Recent visitors: John Didier and John
Muno, Rogers Park, 111.; Chas.Raupach,
Park Ridge, 111.; Mrs. A. Senfl", Menom-
inee, Mich.; Silas Button, Lake Geneva,
Wis.; C. B. Tremain, Oconomowoc, Wis.
C. B. W.

Galbsbcrg, III.— I. L. Pillsbury, who
has for some time owned greenhouses at
Macomb, has found it undesirable to
continue the establishment there and
last week tore down the houses, intend-
ing to add them to his range here, which
is doing a good business.

Oceanic, N. J. — The Lord & Burnham
Co. is about to begin the erection of a
range of greenhouses for Hon. C.N. Bliss,
N. Butterback, gardener. The new range
will consist of one palm house, one inter-
mediate house, one carnation house, one
rose house, one fern house, one violet and
propagating house; also workrooms,
office, etc.

Invalid Appliance Co.,
COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS

' Tbe klad ib*1 »v*r (til apan.

II jour Mcdimaa dotio't handle tbrm.

ordrr of ob dirrct-

FACTORY AND OFPIOE:

!

FOR INSURANCE AGAINST

DAMAGE BY HAIL, Address

JOHN Q. ESLER, Sec'y F. H. A.,

SADDLE RIVER, N. J

AM

QQ A I ...FOR FLORISTS.

^^ Chicago, April 7ih, i9oo.

HiiL & Company, 74 and 75 Traders' Building, Chicago, 111 :

Gentlemen.— In reference to my opinion of your THACKER SPLINT COAL, will say
1 am very well pleased with it and think it is superior to any Coal of the splint grades we
have yet used. Burns free, making an intense heat with very few ashes; no clinkers, and
has the lasting quality of all high-grade Coal. I certainly consider it a very economical
Coal to burn. Yours very truly, J. A. BUDLONG, Wholesale Florist.

Write us for price on single carload orders or season contract, delivered
et any point in tne United States. 'Phone Har. 960.

HULL & COMPANY, 74 and 75 traders building. Chicago.

@

GALVANIZED STEEL

Wire Rose Stakes

straight or Looped
and Pointed.

The Model Extension

Carnation Support.

17

■69.

Lancaster. Pa , .luiic
Mr. Theron Pakkkr,

Brooklyn. N. Y.:
DearSir.— Vour Model C'arnation
Support is all right in every way,
and vvill no doubt be considered
as necessary as good plants with
growers when better known. I
consider it the best iii the market,
and if your oiht-r Specialties are
as good,"they should m.-ike another
addition to'the raoney makers of
1900. Very Respectfully,

Alburt M. Herr.

Samples and Prices on
Application to

THE MODEL
PLANT STAKE CO..

226 Norlh gth Street,

BROOKLYN, N. Y.

o
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rri

r-

-o

r-
>

Do You String Smilax? lL?e°r,^^fr.'
MEYER GREEN SILKAUNE.

SAMPLES AND THICES FREE

JOHN C. MEYER & CO 3 80 81 Kingston St..
lioston. Mass

Gardeners' Chronicle.

A Weekly llluatrated Journal.

E8TABLI8HID 1841.

The "GABDKKBB8' CHBONICLB" hsa been »OB
OTBR mrrr Tears thb Leading Journal of Hi
olftBB. It has aohleved tbts position beoAose, while
ipeolally devotlnK Itself to aapplylnK the dallv require-
ments of Kardeners of all classes, much of tne fnfor-
matlon fnmlshed Is of saoh general and permanent
Talne, that the 'QABDBNEBa' CnUONlCLH" Is
looked np to as the standard authority on th«
snbjeota of whtoh It treats.

Bnbaorlptlon to the United BUtei. 14.30 per rear.
Bemlttanoes to be made payable to H. O. COVH.

Orwicm:—

41 Wellington St., Coven Sarden. London, Englind.

KIFT'S

PATENT

Adjustable Vase Holders

No. 1 —Brass, nlckled, 4 feet lontz. ti clasps to each rod.
Price complete (with preen or white tumblers) 12.26.
Price complete (with Rreen or white cornucopia vases)
$2 60. No. 2,— Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed and nickeled,
with three clasps for 6 to (Mn. pots, each, 11.76.

Klft's patent rubber capped Flower Tubes, ^-tn.
diameter, per 100, 13.60.

JOSEPH KIFT A SON, Florists,
17S6 CheBtnnt St. Philadelphia, Penn.

-vfc

THE NEW

Standard

Ventilating

Machines.

Always reliable.

Self-oiling.

Four Styles.

All warranted first-
class.

Send for catalogue and
see ^rhat first-class flo-
rists are using.

THE

E. HIPPARD CO.,

YOUNGSTOWN, 0.

THE
KINNEY
PUMP.

For applying
Liquid
Manure it

lias no equal!

Sent prepaid
for $2.50.

Without spray-
ing valve $2.00.

The HOSE CONNECTION CO-^'^gsTON,

Ad-
dress

itwmf*mFiif wh *-*'m^Kmw^-mJi^

I

NIKOTEEN

IT COSTS 4 CENTS FOR EACH 600 FEET OF
-9 FLOOR SPACE ?.

Does NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE
PLANTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINCKT FIORISTS-

30LD BY SEEDSMEN CIRCULAR FREE-

5KABCURA DIPCO.CniCAGO.

i&infift7eitiu\<

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 Zeltung is published
weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription 13.00
per annum, including postage. Sample oopieslfree.

udwi6'^/^II9^-Ti^h

igoo.

The American Florist.

1523

BRANCH

VWREHOVSE

Jersey (in Ki^ Y ^^ - ^,„„,,
■ ls^cIsLAf<D(in,HY y^'

■^CTORY.
713-719

Wharton
6t.-

"^ik-^-^

m

^iWiiiiliiiiiiimniiiiiHir.iih

i-r;

The Bottomless Pot

JIORE EyPECIALLY FOIt VJOLET

AND CARNATION CULTURE,

"If! THOSE RED POTS

"Standards."

Azalea Pots, Fern Pots, Bulb Pans.

DETROIT FLOWER POT MfY,

Established 1853. DETROIT, MICH.

P. O. Address, 490 Howard St.
Please mention tke American Florist when :r; tting

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed in small crates, easy to handle.

Price per crate i Price per crate

una 2-ln. poU In orate, M. 88 120 ;-ln. pota In crate, M. 20

1500 2
U002..
1000 3 '

800 3M '

6004 '

3206

144 6

6.25 tiO 8
6.001 48 9

6 OO
6.80
4.60
4.61
3.16

4810
24 11
24 12
1214
616

3.W
3.60
4.80
3.60
4.80
4.80
4.60

^ Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price Hat of
Cylinders for Cut Klowers, HanRlns Baekets, Lawn
yases, etc. 10 per cent off for cash with order.

HILFINaER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

AUOVST BOLKIB & BON8, New York AgenU

BS DIT 8TBBIT. NIW TOHK CITT.

KELLER BROS.,

213-1B-17-19-21-23 Peari St.,
NORRISTOWN, PA.

Manufacturers of Standard Flower Pots, red in
color, equal to the best on the market; are 16
miles from Philadelphia, best of railroad connec-
tions. We give special attention to mail orders and
make special sizes to order in quantities. A
postal will bring prices and discounts.
Please mention the A merican Florist when zot iting.

The best is the cheapest in the long run.

Houses built of our material don't have to be rebuilt
every few years.

Our material costs more than that furnished by local
planing mills.

But it stands longer, as many who have tried both
will certify.

If you contemplate building write us for prices.

CYPMSS '&^cM.^^i

i«»»^.

Wlm&Mmmm

%

UOHN C. ' HItoWSBlackhawkSt.

I

Greenhouse Designers
^M Builders

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

Vallev7Gutter and Drip Conduc-
tor. 54c per foot Without
Drip Conductor, 40c per foot.

JENNINGS BROS.,

.MANUPACTUREHS OF AND DEALEHSJN

GREENHOUSE

SPECIALTIES,

PATENT IRON BENCH ERAME FITTINGS,
IMPROVED CAST IRON OITTERS AND PLATES.

OIney, Philadelphia, Pa.

c?

MACHINERY aiij SUPPLIES at BtRCAlH PRICES

We have the largest machinery depot on earth. We secure our machinery from
the various buildings and plants that we are constantly buying. We purchased The
World's Fair, The Omaha Exposition, The Chicago Post-Office and numerous other
noted structures. Our facilities for rebuilding machinery are unsurpassed. We
cover all ..ur sales with bindini; guarantees. BOILERS FROM $25 UP. ENGINES

FROM $35 UP. STEAM PUMPS FROM $15 UP - etc, etc.

We also cirrj- a complete st(x:k of g-enoral .supplies, such as
BELTING, SHAFTINQ, HANQERS, PULLEYS, IRON
PIPE, VALVESand FITTINGS. IRON ROOFINQ, HARD-
WARE, PLUMBING MATERIAL, etc. Cut this
ad. out ami uev'Usend you Free our 250 page
Catalogue No. 47. We an- constantly bu>-iu{j
entire st.iks at Sherift.s and Receivers Sales.

CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO.

!- West 3Sth and Iron Streets, - CHIi-Aao.

/Ill

\ \ \ \ \

K^

Standard .^^t^

FLOWER

Pots

It your ^reenhouHes are within 500 miles of
the Capitol, write ua ; we can save you money-

W. H. ERNEST,

28th and M Streett N- E.

WASHINGTON. D. C.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANUITAOTURIBS Or

Flower Pols.

Before buying write for prloe*

361-363 Herndon Street
near Wrlghtwood Ave.,

CHICAGO,. ILL.

Red Standard Pots.

»u «M CORRECT SIZE.
SUPERIOR QUALITY.

Write for price list.

C.tiENNFGKE CO.. ""^^I^.^"'^
FLOWER POTS

ALL KINDS.

SPECIALM

STANDARD POTS '-

List and SAMPLES PRBB.
SWAHN'S POTTERY MF'G CO..

P. O. Box 78, Minneapolii, Minn.

1524

The American Florist.

July 14,

Index to Adveitisen.

AdTertlBlng Rstea....I5%

Allen J K 1511

Amerloan Bo>e Co — II

AmllDg K C IM'J

AsmnB K I52U

BarDBrd W W & Co. I

Baiir 8 Alfred 1616

BBwettA Washburn. .15('.l
BayerBdorter H & Co.1621

Benthey ACo 16l'.i

Berger H H * C0....I6IJ

Bernlng U 0 1510

BlDdeknnst Die 1512

Blano A & Co 151.>

Bobblnk & AUdnB — 1514

BoDBall Job E 1517

BoBton Letter Go 1521

Brajbon Geo F 15 7

Brant &Noe 1518

Brown Peter II

BuckbeeHW l'>18

BndlongJ A 1609 15'8

BnnyardH A 160S

Burpee W Atlee & Co II

Carmody J D u-,J„y,

Cbtoago Carnation CoI60'.i
Chicago House Wreck-
ing Co 15»

Cincinnati Cot Flo Col.'ilO
Clark Wm A A Son. 1613
Clipper Lawn Mower

Co 16*0

Cohen J M ■[■(O

Conard 4 Jonea Co. . .161ii
CoDiey John 4 Son...lj21

Cottaiie Gardens I

Crabb A Hunter 1513

TralgRobtA Bon 1

Crouch Mrs .1 W.. . Wg
Crowl Fern Co.... .. 1608

Cunnlngbam Job H 1513
Cunningham D O

Glass Co in

Dann H A8on 1611

Deamud J B. .-^i-,- l'**
Detroit Flo'r Pot W k8l621
Dickinson Co Albert. 11

Dlet«ch A&Co 152«

DUlon J L •^••'?!.',

Domer Fred&SonsColalJ

DreerH A 1521

Donne A Co x-'jiJ

Eastern Chemical Co.1621

Elohholi Henry 1513

Elliott J L ,.1I

Ernest WH 1?^

Ferguson John B 1->1U

Flnley Lawn Elake Co 1520

Forbes John 1520

Ford Bros .... 1511

Foster Lnclns H 1508

Frey 4 Frey .•••}5l?

Gardeners Chronicle. loK
Gardening Co The... 162

Garland Geo M Ill

Geller Slgmund 1521

Germain deed Co — II

Qhormley Wm 1>11

Gibbons H W 1»

Qlblln 4 Co Ill

Gorton A LIdgerwood 1621
GullettA ions W a.. 1518

Ganther Wm H 1611

Qurney Heater Co.... 1624
Hasenburger Carl — 152J

Hall Assn 15-'2

Hammond Benj 1^21

Hancock Geo 4 don 1612

Hansen Chris 1517

Ueacock Joseph 1513

Held Jos I.1I8

Helss J B 1518

Henne<-ke C Co 1523

Herendeen Mfg Co... IV

Herr Albert M 1513

Herrmann A l.^U

Hews AHA Co 1523

Hiiflnger Bros 152J

Hill EGA Co I

Hlppard B. 1622

HItohlngs&Co IV

Holton A Uunkel Co 1608

Hooker H M Co Ill

UoranBdw C 1511

Uort AdT 1621

Hose Connection Co. 1622

Hull A Co 16i2

Hunt E H 16 8

Invalid Appliance Col52!
Jackson 4 Perkins Co !.il4

Jackson E B 1513

Jacobs a 4 sons IV

Jennings B B 1520

Jennings BrOB. 1833

Johnson A Btokes — 1612

Kastlng W F 1510

Keller Bros 1623

Keller Geo & Son 1523

Kellogg Geo M 1510

Kennloott Bros Co 161.'j

Klft Jos 4 Son 1522

•^roeacheli Bros Co. . IV
Kuehn C A 1510

Kuhl Geo A I54S

Lager A Hurrell 1520

Lakev'w Hose Garden 1615

Lang Julius 1611

LaBoche M F '520

Lockland LumCo 1522

Long I) B 11

Lonsdale Edwin 1514

Lord & Burnham Co . IV

Lucas J 4 Co 1521

Lynch WB 1609

McCarthy 4 Co N F 1610
McFadden B C. 1612
MoKellar A Winter-
son 1609

McBean A 8 1617 1615

Mader Paul 1513

May L L A Co 1517

Meyer John C 4 Co... 1522

Mlllang A Co 1511

Mlllang Frank ... l.Ml
Model Plant Stake Co 1322
Muller'B Gartner Zel

tung -1622

MonlngerJCCo 1523

Moon Samuel C 1514

Moon Wm H 1514

Moore. HentzANash 1611

Morris Floral Co 1520

MOSB Geo M 1610

Murphy Wm 1513

Myers 4 Co 1524

New York Hotel 1514

NIckle Plate R R ... II

Nlessen Leo l.'>10

N r Cut Flower Ex 1511
N y Cut Flower Co... 1611

Peacock W P ).">13

Pennock Sam'l 8 1610

P.erce F O Co IV

Pittsburg Cut Flo Co. 1608

Poehlmann Bros 1517

Pollworth CCCo.... 16i'8

PrinoeAG4 Co 150J

QnakerClty Mo hWka.lU
i.iQlnlan P R & Co ...1517

Randall A L 1609

Raynor J 1 1..11 l.y20

Reed OlaiB APalni co I /

Reed 4 Keller 1521

Regan Printing H"nsel62l
Retnberg Geo. . 1609 15i7
Belnbera Peter 1609 pl8
Retzer Walter 4 Co. . I

RIceM ACo 1.521

Blder-KricssonBng Col624

Rodgers Alex II

Roemer Fred II

Rolker A & Sons II

Rose Mfg Co II

Rupp John F 1515

Sander 4 Co 15iO

Sands Wm B 1U17

Schlllo Adam IV

Schmidt J C 1514 I..20

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THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER.

CONTENTS.

Sweet peas in America \b2o

Henry EcklonI (portriut) 1526

Ground plan Pan--Vra*Tican Exposition(illus.) 1527

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• Sweet Peas in America.

[Read by IV. 7. Hutckins, of Indian Orchard.
Masii ,at the bi-centennial of the introduction of
the sweet pea into England. London, July jo and

-"/, f<^oo. I

Gentlemen of this bi-centennial celebra-
tion, and friends of the speet pea in Great
Britain — In one particular I feel like the
Apostle Paul before the men of Athens:
"What will this babbler say?" But with
this difference, that Paul was no babbler.
I am profoundly grateful for the honor of
being asked to prepare a paper for this
celebration, and very thankful to a favor-
ing Providence that I am permitted to be
personall}- present. But a less compla-
cent feeling just now spoils my sweet
peace ot mind, as I remember that I am
to speak to the patrons and specialists
and trained workmen of this motherland
of the world's best gardeners. We have
English trained gardeners in America.
They are in great demand to fill respon-
sible places. Our finest estates seem
incomplete without them. They have
learned the "know-how" thoroughly,
and they have the "how-to-do-it" in
their very finger tips. Pity me then, ye
men of Athens, ye who have inherited all
past wisdom in this art and are the pat-
rons of its highest development, ye gar-
deners of Great Britain, for my paper
will be but baby prattle to you. My
ancestors on my father's side were
English, therefore the love of the garden
is in my veins.

Since I am to speak of "Sweet Peas in
America," I beg to convey to you, first of
all, America's floral greetings. As frater-
nally as our flags lock into each other's
folds, and as strong as the tie of a com-
mon speech binds us, I assure you that
to-day our mutual love of the flower
that brings us together is an index of a
common sentiment, bom of a common
blood, that in the future will more and
more draw the best side of our hearts
together, and hold us even where other
interests fail. God bless our mutual love
of flowers.

From Ceylon to Sicilv, from Sicily to
Great Britain, from Great Britain to the
continent and to America the sweet pea
has migrated, and now America not only
desires to pay her debt with interest to
Great Britain, but would be glad to put
a liberal row of sweet peas into every
garden on the face of the earth. By
right of discovery Italy might lay claim,
in the name of Cupani, to this flower,
but by the right to which America justly
and graciously bows, Great Britain is
now the motherland of the sweet pea of
to-day. The sweet pea has a keel that

was meant to seek all shores, it has
wings that were meant to fly across all
continents, it has a standard which is
friendly to all nations, and it has a fra-
grance like the universal gospel; yea, a
sweet prophesy of welcome everywhere
that has been abundantly fulfilled. You
have given it to us that we might,
through our immense seed-producing
facilities, give it to all the world. There
are debts that men are ambitious to pay,
that they may be free, but our debt to
you takes a new and higher form.

I am not sure but that America discov-
ered Eckford. I find in a letter of 1893,
from a London seedsman, these words:
"I wish somebody would wake Eckford
up, but I guess none of the children of
the west can do it. In fact he is simply
incorrigible." In my visit to England in
1895 I felt that you had not discovered
Eckford. .\nd over in France they
shrugged their shoulders at the mythical
mention of Eckford's name. And to this
day I cannot understand the tardy
recognition of Eckford's superb work on
the continent. But I hail with joy the
fact that to-day it cannot be said that
this floral prophet is without honor in
his own country. I should call him a
dear old Scotch- Welsh Englishman. In
the floral calendar of America no name
stands higher than his. Indeed, ten
years ago our catalogues blazed with
miraculous lithographs of the new sweet
pea, and Mr. Eckford got all the glory.
There was a blue sweet pea, as blue as
Chinese larkspur, and a yellow sweet
pea as a yellow as a dandelion, and for
giant size the American woodcut was
fully equal to any sensational demand.

Personally I am glad you have signal-
ized this 200th anniversary of the intro-
duction of the sweet pea into Great
Britain, but I would love also to cele-
brate the birthday of Henry Eckford. I
wish I might be alive on May 17, 1923,
to help honor the hundredth anniversary
of Mr. Eckford's birth. Let us not for-
get it. He will be embowered in the
sweet peas of Paradise then, but it
shall alwavs stand true whose hand of
skill and affection it was that drew from
nature's mysterious bosom the colors
that have made the sweet pea for the
last decade a new flower.

We do not dub knights in America, but
I have frequently said that the day
would come when men would be knighted
for work done on some particular flower.
We need but to anticipate the day, which
is surely coming, when the art of floral
hybridizing and development will hold
a place in popular esteem, and in national

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July 21,

importance, that will command recogni-
tion and a badge of decoration ranking
with any and the highest arts.

Mr. Eckford has given a perennial joy
to mankind. A million gardens in Amer-
ica bless his name. We count it a sacred
trust to hold the color and quality of
what he has given us. He has been the
prophet and high priest of this wonder-
ful floral revelation. He has made the
work of his successors easy. Whatever
may be the last stage of the evolution of
this flower, wherever its beauties may
break forth with each fresh year, and
whenever its praises are sung, there the
memory of Henry Eckford will always
be reflected in its colors, and his name be
associated with its fragrance. But I
am anticipating that part of my paper
in which I take the most pleasure.

Let me say that in the cruder stages of
American life flowers were associated
with effeminate tastes and pleasures, but
gentlemen, today in America floricult-
ure is hard upon the track of manly arts.
Nay, it is part of the mission of floricult-
ure to save the manly arts of America
from becoming brutalized.

When anyone hinted to me that it was
rather remarkable for a man of nearly
200 pounds avoirdupois, to cross the
ocean to read a paper on sweet peas, I
pointed to the honorable list of names
which I found on the prospectus of this
bi-centennial celebration. Your vice-
presidents and executive committee rep-
resent the masculine side of floriculture of
to-day. This is the third time I have
taken a 6000-mile journey from a disin-
terested love of one popular flower, and
I am not conscious of having grown
effeminate for this reason. Nay, we
count among the forces that are redeem-
ing America from the sordid lust of mate-
rialism this growing interest in floricult-
ure, and the rapid increase of uses to which
we are putting flowers, as attested by
the last decade, is one of the most cheer-
ing heralds of the twentieth century. We
have recently passed another Memorial
day, the day of our tenderest patriotism,
when we decorate the soldiers' graves,
and our florists were simply over-
whelmed with the demand lortheir finest
products, and indeed for everything in
the shape of a blossom. With us funerals
have become the occasion of the most
extravagant display of floral pieces, so
much so as to already be a custom of
questionable wisdom. The florists'
trade is rapidly on the increase. We list
'JOOO florists in the United States.

I will not sing the praises of the vulgar
display which proud wealth is tempted
to make, for that would be the very
antipode of the spirit of this occasion.
But you who have been been born and
reared in the sweet English love of the
garden will rejoice that America is now,
more and more, showing'her ethical and
spiritual evolution in the abundant and
significant uses to which she is putting
flowers. Every year I see an increasing
number of men, morning and evening,
busy about their lawns and beds and
borders, translating their own ethical
and spiritual growth into the language
of the beautiful products of the soil, and
cutting sweeter meaning into the word
"home." Within the past decade our
school yards have begun to add on this
branch of education. And now our rail-
road stations, not so much as yours, but
following your example, and with a
prophecy of progress, have recently
begun a lively competition in substitut-
ing little slices of paradise for the
unsightly remnants of chaos that for-
merly prevailed.

That the commercial greed of a rapidly
growing nation should so soon become
amenable to these finer ethical and
icsthetic dictates is one of the greatest
encouragements to optimism. And I feel
quite sure that America has overtaken
Europe in the magnificent and elaborate
layout, of the floral part, at least, of our
public parks and gardens. We pay our
compliments in flowers. We make love
with flowers. We worship God with
flowers in our church decorations. I
live among them all the week, and unless
I can preach from the midst of them I
miss their inspiration. In our weddings
the old, conventional, orange blossoms
have given way to elaborate floral dec
orations, defying description. And we
disguise the gloom of the grave and
transfigure our affection and faith with

HENRY ECKFORD.

The English Sweet Pea Specialist.

floral tributes of unstinted cost. 'Tis
but a step from the patriotism that dec-
orates a soldier's grave annually with
blossoms, to that manly occupation or
diversion in which we give our surplus
energy to the development of the highest
floral art. We preach floriculture as a
hobby to busy men, who are in danger
of suicidal application to business.

It would be about the same thing if
my subject were, "A Decade of Sweet
Peas," for this flower hardly attracted
attention in America tiU this last decade
of the century came in. And to tell of
the wave of interest that has swept over
the land since this flower was regen-
erated would put your credence to a sore
test. Of course the old-fashioned Painted
Lady sweet oea is still remembered in
old gardens, and as many as a dozen
sorts were found in the Massachusetts
Horticultural Society's exhibitions,
twenty years and more ago. My soul
was kindled at that time by a magnifi-
cent row grown by a well known Boston
man, at one time Mayor of Newton.
Twelve years ago I had begun to get
together a collection of varieties, and
when 1 had nineteen distinct sorts the
fact was worth publishing. About that
time I began to notice Mr. Eckford's
name in Farquhar's catalogue, and in a
sort of timid foot note, and about the

most modest thing I ever saw in a seeds-
man's catalogue, they intimated that
they could supply, but did not feel war-
ranted in recommending, the latest sealed
packets of the Eckford introductions.
The sensations I felt in those days as I
succeeded, one by one, in getting the
named sorts into bloom, are still vivid.
In those days Scarlet I a vincible and But-
terfly and Adonis, and Crown Princess
of Prussia and Princess Beatrice were
treasures indeed. The first vision I
had of Mr. Eckford's work was in Bore-
atton, and Splendour, and then came
Orange Prince and Countess ot Radnor.
I exhibited the first that had been seen
in Boston of these last colors. There
was no longer any skepticism in my mind
about Mr. Eckford's achievement. I do
not believe any flower yields more jeal-
ously to the hybridizer's art than the
sweet pea. It was wonderful that Mr.
Eckford got such colors, even after years
of effort. .\nd then we began to see his
work in the hooded and grandifloraform
that now characterizes nearly all the
novelties.

The Eckford sets of 1S92 and 1893 set
the United States ablaze on sweet peas.
California was just in time to prove that
sweet pea seed could begrownin America
and to meet the enormous demand the
seed houses jumped from a few pounds of
stock to tons. A small florist would sell
a hundred pounds, an ordinary seedsman
two or three tons, and one jobber has
had twenty-five tons in stock in a season.
Ten years ago a Boston seedsman
declared to me that sweet pea seed could
not be grown in America. Within four
years of that time I visited California at
the growers' invitation, and inspected
the sweet pea fields of four growers, alto-
gether not less than 350 acres. Sixty
varieties were represented at that time,
and were rogued carefully to name and
type.

Now, the subject of sweet peas in Amer-
ica covers a wide range of data in the
matter of climate and local conditions
for their successful culture. We have
every possible kind of soil, every degree
of altitude, a wide variance of season.
Sweet peas are grown in every state of
the Union. They are planted all the way
along from November to June, from the
semi-tropical belt of Gulf states to the
Canadian latitude. For 3000 miles,
from the Atlantic to the Pacific, almost
every garden has in the last decade had
its row of sweet peas. And even when
people have had ill luck in trying to
grow them they still try and try again,
tor of all flowers they think they must
have sweet peas. The American seed
trade handles somewhere from 125 to
150 tons of seed of this one flower. I
suppose that at this moment there are
as many sweet peas in bloom in America
as at any time during the last decade.
We have such a diversified territory that
there are always localities where people
are making a fine showing on this flower,
and plenty of new localities where the
interest in them is in its first flush. Pre-
vious to this last decade they would
grow as thriftily as weeds in our gardens,
but since they have been so highly devel-
oped they demand virgin soil or some-
thing approximate thereto. We do not
get so strong a fibrous root as we used
to and hence our season of bloom is a
good deal shortened. But every year
shows the market full of them, and for
July and August they are our leading
flower.

It has taken rank as an exhibition
flower. In several cities our sweet pea
shows have for some time been an annual

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event. We are still competing for an
Eckford cup at Springfield, Mass. The
cup was taken last year by a gentleman
who sent his flowers .".00 miles, from
western New York. He sent magnificent
bunches of the complete set of Rckford's
latest introductions, and as nearly as I
could figure, it cost him about .$10 per
bunch to grow and transport and table
them at our show. But the whole town
where he lived celebrated the event of
his winning the cup, for the whole town
has had a sweet pea craze for three years.
That is Cohocton, N. V. It is a sample
of a locality where this flower does
splendidly and where a local interest is
kindled to a high pitch.

But let me say, you who know only
the moderate range of temperature
which you have here in England, with
its abundant moisture, cannot realize
what our gardens have to contend with
in America. Our summer's work is often
spoiled in a single day by a scalding sul-
triness with the sun close on to 100° in
the shade. These extremes of tempera-
ture, often accompanied by drought, not
only burn the finer shadings out of our
blooms, but put a ruinous strain on the
less thrifty root which we now get. So
exhaustingly does evaporation go on in
our mid-summer days that only by
heroic fortitude can we follow up the
battle, year after year. It is a joy to
come over here, where your climate
smiles upon the delicate shadings of Mr.
Eckford's beautiful seedlings, but with
us only the stronger colors hold. We
have to translate your descriptions
into a much narrower vocabulary of
colors and markings. Still our enthusi-
asm for ten years has, I think, led the
world on this flower. It is not to be
expected that we can Americanize the
results of Mr. Eckford's work in ten
years. I look upon Mr. Eckford's work
as a permanent legacy. As a rule, a new
color once made on the sweet pea is for-
ever a fast color. Even if we have tem-
porary set backs in America, we shall
again and again revive this splendid
annual in more and more acclimated form.

And now, I take it, your committee
desires me to speak of that very impor-
tant branch of my subject, the growing
of American sweet pea seed. It is not
all grown in California, but the great
bulk of it is. I believe there are three
main points in the production of good
seed. First, conditions that will produce
a strong, well nourished plant and bring
it steadily to full maturity. Second,
conditions that will, at the best stage of
the plant's strong growth, throw out
promptly and ripen uniformly, just as
much of a seed product as the plant can,
at one normal efiort, carry out. Third,
conditions insuring good sunshine for
uniformly ripening and harvesting the
product. Now, the seed ranches of Cali-
fornia are located where the most won-
derful virgin soil is found in abundance.
It is of inexhaustible depth. Some of it
is a heavy adobe soil, but in other places
it graduates oft into a quality that pul-
verizes well. It is a wonderfully rich
deposit, often of great depth. The Cali-
fornia year is pretty evenly divided
between six months wet and six months
that are rainless. But when the rains
begin in the fall they begin to plant. The
southern part of the state is semi-trop-
ical, and north of that the winters are
sufficiently mild, so that the sweet peas
go on making root all winter. As far as
possible they get their stocks in to catch
these fall rains. Much of it comes into
bloom in April, and May is a grand
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ranches. I have seen thirty acres of one
variety in bloom, but when you come to
compare that with one block of onion
seed a mile square, dimensions become
dwarfed. I am sure that California soil
makes a strong seed-producing plant.
And the work done on sweet peas by
these California growers is not only
intelligent and conscientious, but enthu-
siastic. And their harvesting conditions
would make English seedsmen hilarious.
I am here to tell the simple truth. No
storms ever beat their crops down, and
just at the right stage they pull up those
vines loaded with pods, and lay them
upon great sheets in the sun, and that
seed doesn't see a warehouse till it
reaches the eastern jobber.

If I am to be honest today, I ought to
say that three things will occur to any
observing man who visits the California
growers and carefully examines their
conditions and products. You are enti-
tled to ask whether the method of plant-
ing in November and harvesting in July
has a tendency to change the habits of
the vine, whether a seed matured two
months later would carry the vines in
our gardens through midsummer better.
1 do not know. Then there is the ques-
tion of whether seed produced under very
stimulating conditions will hold up under
the trying conditions which the amateur
grower has in many localities. And then
seed ripened under such a sunny sky
sometimes makes a hard baked shell that

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is tardy about swelling in the moist
spring ground. But which would you
rather do, harvest in rains or in a sure
sunshine? Sum up the pro and con of Cal-
ifornia conditions. The conditions there
are like everything else Californian. You
can travel 900 miles in a straight line
without crossing the boundaries of that
state, and the creator gave them condi-
tions for seed growing on the same
grand scale, and I do not know where
else the present enormous demand can be
met. And I have not been able to find
any seed that is better. The trouble is
likely to be in other localities that vines
will not mature so strong a product uni-
formly. I do not think you can pick
pods from a growing vine and get as
good a result as from seed that has
matured uniformly, and taken the whole
strength of the plant at one time.

I was fearful once that Mr. Eekford's
novelties would deteriorate under these
wholesale conditions of growing seed,
but I think the Eckford blood is improved
by being transplanted in California, and
it is the common opinion on our side
that the American grown seed is holding
up the Eckford quality very well. But I
do hope that specialists in this flower
will multiply, for we need from various
parts of the world that painstaking work
that will do for this flower what is done
for other flowers to hold them up to the
highest type.

Perhaps I ought to say a word about
American novelties. I think our claim
to American novelties is legitimate, and
yet, of course, we owe it to Mr. Eckford
that he has made it easy for us to get
them. Where a grower has from 200 to
250 acres of this flower in bloom, and
most of it has come from the Eckford
stock, of course his eye is always out for
any precious logue that may appear.
And he frequently finds them, and care-
fuUv saves every seed from such a plant.
The Eckford sealed packets are likely to
break at any time into the most remark-
able seedlings. The California growers
have in reserve, with quite an accumula-
tion of stock, many beautiful things. I
don't know how you can stop them.
And then, too, if you now cross two of
Mr. Eekford's fine sorts you get the
result of that hybridized blood that
breaks in all directions. The California
growers have done some of this crossing
successfully, but they do not need to do
much, for the list is already overloaded.
I know this, that they very sincerely
want Mr. Eckford to hold the lead. We
feel almost a sacred dependence on him.
We should count it a calamity to have
any other name but his hold the pre-
eminent place.

Gentlemen, there is one debt that has
troubled my conscience for three years.
It was an event in my life when I formed
the acquaintance of S. B. Dicks, of Lon-
don, and after that I looked forward to
his annual coming with eager anticipa-
tion. He was a walking encyclopedia.
If I could only have him to fire questions
at for five minutes I was happy for a
year. You could not rely upon what the
catalogues said about sweet peas, but I
became an authority after Mr. Dicks
answered my questions. It was largely
by his help that I was able to go to Cal-
ifornia in 1894 and set the growers right
in 'heir names and types of the sixty
varieties then known. One day, about
four years ago, I met him, and he said he
was going to add somethind to the lit-
erature of the sweet pea. From that
day to this no opportunity has offered
itself to worthily tell him of the personal
debt I felt toward him (or that chapter

on the history of this flower. If I were
to name the salient points that should
form the corona of this celebration, that
historical chapter by Mr. Dicks would be
one, and worthy to be put beside the
splendid work of Mr. Eckford. His arti-
cle, with valuable illustrations, appeared
in the New York Florists' Exchange and
American Gardening in 1897. You have
surely added luster to this occasion by
giving him again the history of this
flower.

Gentlemen and friends, the facts are so
evenly divided between Great Britain and
America on this flower, that while I feel
that I must come to England to see it at
its best, I am quite sure you also must
visit America to see it at its best.

Pan-American Notes.

Frequent heavy showers have been a
great help to the trees, shrubs and lawns
upon the exposition grounds. The large
area between Elmwood avenue and
the park entrance, w»hich has been laid
out in hundreds of beds, mostly to
receive exhibits, is now assuming a most
beautiful and finished appearance. By
the energy and skill of Mr. Ulrich, what
was a few weeks ago a most forbidding
waste of clay, is now covered with a vel-
vety lawn. No expense is spared in pre-
paring the beds for exhibits. They are
excavated fifteen inches and filled in with
rich soil. The banks of the lakes and
grand canal are as green as beautiful
grass can make them.

The sunken gardens, which lie between
horticultural hall and the United States
building, are nearly completed and make
a grand efiect. There are two sets of
them, each 800 feet long, The extent of
the landscape features now begins to be
evident; they are most lavish and diver-
sified. Wherever shrubbery will adorn,
it is planted and between the shrubs the
ground will be covered with herbaceous
plants. To supply all these Mr. Ijlrich
has raised immense quantities of the
leading sorts.

A visit to the propagating houses and
a chat with the foreman, Herman Sear-
man, who walked me over two or three
acres of frames which were filled with
hardy plants and grasses, convinced me
that there are plants enough to make
this department of the Pan-American
truly remarkable. They were sown dur-
ing the winter and are now strong
plants and will be planted permanentlv
early this fall. There are 100,000 o"i
these hardy plants and another 200,000
low growing or creeping plants that will
need the protection of a frame this win-
ter and will be planted out early in the
spring.

These plants, such as vinca, lysimachia,
othonna, cerastium and others will be
used to cover the ground beneath the
groups ot palms, etc. The herbaceous
plants make a long list and include most
all of the hardy, showy sorts. There are
achilleas, potentillas, digitalises, cam-
panulas, lobelias, platycodons, polemo-
niums, gypsophilas, delphiniums, rud-
beckias, chelones, aquilegias, asters,
salvias, heleniums, lychnises, coreopsises,
dianthuses, geums and many others.
Then there are thousands of the hand-
some grasses that will be placed on the
banks and margins of the lakes, lagoons
and picturesque inlets. There are varie-
ties of agrostis, andropogon, eulalia,
bambusa, elymus, erianthus, panicum,
pennisetum and other less known sorts.
Surely all these plants, wisely distrib-
uted, must make an unparalleled display.

Random Notes in and About Philadelphia,

One new palm house about 30x200 is
the extent of Joseph Heacock's building
at Jenkintown this season; but nine of
the older houses have been re-piped and
re benched, entailing considerable labor
and expense, which accountsfor the air of
bustle and activity that greets the
visitor here these hot, midsummer days.
The benching has been done in latest
style, with the walks close to the walls.
Red cedar is the wood used, Mr. Heacock
having given up the idea that locust is
the most lasting of timbers for this pur-
pose. Palms and roses are the principal
crops grown and it is a pleasure to note
their fine condition, theformer especially.
House after house of kentiasinall stages,
from the seed bed up to 15 inch pots,
greet one in passing through and all in
the cleanest and most vigorous state of
growth. One batch of 5000 Kentia
Belmoreana seedlings about three inches
high was particularly noticeable for its
vigorous and uniform growth, showing
stronger seed vitality than is usually
found in this crop. Areca and latania
are important crops also, although in
less quantity than kentia.

American Beauty is the standard
variety grown in the rose line, the teas
being subordinate. Mr. Heacock grows
a good many Meteor and has generally
done well with it. This year he has the
usual quantity planted and they are well
forward. Of Liberty only about 100
plants have been put in as an experiment.
The growers around Philadelphia seem
to be taking hold of this new sort much
more gingerly than their brethren in
Boston and other parts of the country.
They say the large quantity held for cut
flowers by the introducers here makes
but a poor inducement for the man who
has to pay a high price for his stock.

Mr. Heacock is building a new under-
ground cooling room for his cut flowers,
the big refrigerator which has done duty
for so many years having outlived its
usefulness. The expense for ice will be
avoided and many other advantages are
to be gained by the new method, which
reminds me that this "cooling room"
matter is the subject up for discussion
at the next meeting of the Philadelphia
club. There is, I believe, more meat in
this matter than would appear on the
surface, to the casual observer, and we
are to be told about some new and inter-
esting methods by Mr. Geiger, who has
been gathering pointers from east and
west the past few months. It is a nice,
cool, refreshing subject for August 7,
which is usually a sizzling time of the
year.

Emmet Canning has rented the old
Hunter place at Fifty-sixth street and
Lansdowne avenue. He will grow chrys-
anthemums, carnations, roses and mis-
cellaneous stock, chiefly for local trade.

Jno. Habermehl has been sojourning at
Atlantic City for the past month, having
been packed off there by his doctor and
relatives, much against his own inclina-
tions. The boys here are hoping that his
health will be greatly improved by con-
vention time, as his presence as captain
of the bowling team is much desired. He
has not been able to qualify for a place
on the team this year but they'll take
him at face value if he's in form. During
his absence the business is well looked
after by his brother, Edward. This firm,
J. J Habermehl's Sons, has come rapidly
to the front during the past few years.
The are hustlers and keen, shrewd people
and are now enjoying a well deserved
success.

Mrs. Edwin Lonsdale and daughters

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are enjoying the cooling breezes at
Ocean City with Mrs. Robert Kift and
family for near neighbors. J no. Burton
is away fishing. Ino. Westcott is so often
away on that errand that by way of
novelty I report him at home at present
but open for any congenial suggestions
at any hour of the day or night. Jacob
Becker and Emil Lieker have gone to
Europe, while others too numerous to
mention have hied them to seashore and
mountain. Altogether the Quaker City
is pretty empty but there are still enough
of the craft here to welcome any brother
passing through.

J no. G. Gardner has severed his con-
nection with the Stoke Pogis Nurseries
and has launched out for himself at Villa
Nova, Pa., under the style of The Mont-
gomery Nurseries, where he will cater
mostly to the local trade. He is well and
favorably known among the best people
in the neighborhood and has the most
flattering prospects for success. He has
a good field for cricket and invites the
florists of Philadelphia to a gamesome-
time soon. Jno. Burton will have to get
his team of cricketers organized again
and take this in. Dodds, Thatcher,
Goebel, and a lot more good cricketers
are just pawing around like hounds in
leash, eager for the fray.

I saw about as fine a lot of Pandanus
Veitchii yesterday as it has ever been my
pleasure to witness, at John Welsh
Young's. This gentleman has been mak-
ing a specialty of this plant for several
years and does it well. Roses are the
chief item grown here and planting is
about over for the season. The past
year was a very satisfactory one on the
whole, both as to crops and prices, and

PHILADELPHUS SPECIOSUS.

Mr. Young is in a more than usually
cheerful mood, brimful of quips and
wreathed in smiles for all callers of
respectable antecendents and good condi-
tion.

H. W. Wieland, up at Newtown, is
another of the active florists of this
neighborhood who is doing some build-
ing during the hot spell. He is using the
Jennings gutter and drip catcher, which
looks like a good thing. There is said to
be an improvement on it, however, the
lengths being about twenty feet instead

of five feet, and recjuiring less bolting. I
think the improved pattern is the Hip-
pard, but am not sure. Jno. Walker was
telling me about it and John knows a
good thing when he sees it.

I think war must have been declared
between the two Darby Road nabobs,
Anderson and Harris. You can hear the
noise of them a mile away, as they sit on
the front porch at Anderson's on a Sun-
day afternoon and discuss the fine points
of gunning and other sports and pastimes.
The amount of wind jamming indulged
in on some little subtelty that none but
the Galloway born could understand, is
something remarkable. There's the handi-
cap, for instance. A great theme! How
these two whang it and bang it, and
toss it up, and throw it down, and
thresh it, and smash it, scatter the
remains broadcast and then gather them
all up and commence over again! And
bowling averages! That's another bone
to worry and fight over and snap and
growl at. They whisk it this way and
that, they chew it in this corner and
gnaw it in that, and raise such a hulla-
baloo generally that the neighbors have
much ado to hear their own ideas come
into their heads. There are no casualties
to report at this writing beyoad great
effusion of breath and perspiration, three
suspender buttons, four damaged chairs,
one stiff hat and one old weskit. After
the convention struggle is over it is
expected that peace will again be restored
between those two estimable citizens and
near neighbors. G. C. Watson.

Philadelphus Speciosus and Falconeri.

Our illustrations present two contrast-
ing types of this popular garden shrub.
P. speciosus is one of the largest and
showiest early flowering species. The
flowers are snow white and very fra-
grant. As to the origin of P. Falconeri,
no one appears to know. Its character-
istics seem to suggest deutzia blood and
it is possible that it may be a hybrid.
The flowers are silky white, very dainty,
and would be pretty in florists' work of
the choicest character. Both the above
described plants are perfectly hardy and
highly prized at the Arnold Arboretum,
Boston, where the photographs were
made for our reproductions.

New England Park Superintendents.

The third annual meeting of the New
England Association of Park Superin-
tendents was held on July 11 and 12 at
Worcester, Mass. The sessions opened
with a banquet at the Bay State House
on Wednesday evening, and after one and
one-half hours attention to this feature
the meeting was in proper condition to
attend to business.

The meeting was called to order by
chairman Edwin B.Curtis, of the Worces-
ter park board, who introduced J. A.
Pettigrew, president of the association,
who read an address upon the work of
the association. He was followed by
James Draper, secretary of the Worcester
park board, who addressed a few words
of welcome to the visitors and told of
the work of inaugurating and construct-
ing the distributed system of small parks
which Worcester now enjoys. He traced
the beginning of the present system back
to the common, or training field, which
was a part of the beginning of almost all
New England towns, and paid an enthus-
iastic tribute to E. W. Lincoln, who was
instrumental in acquiring and laying out
the present large public areas, and to
O. B. Hadwen, who had served continu-

ously for thirty-three years on the park
board of the city.

J. D. Fitts, the superintendent of the
parks of Providence, R. I., was next called
upon for an account of the recent meet-
ing of the American Park and Outdoor
Art Association at Chicago. Mr. Fitts
rehearsed the work of the association
briefly and referred pleasantly to the
hospitality extended to the visitors in
Chicago.

Secretary Geo. A. Parker read a paper
upon the uses and influence of parks,
which was of great interest, full of

PHILADELPHUS FALCONERI.

poetical sentiment and much enjoyed by
his audience.

Henry Frost, superintendent of the
parks at Haverhill, Mass ,gave an account
of his eflorts to beautify his city, and Chas.
S. Anthony, president of the Tauton,
Mass., park board, told in a very inter-
esting and exceedingly humorous manner
of his experiences in developing the parks
of his city.

Superintendent Frank L. Fish, of the
Taunton parks, also made a few apprecia-
tive remarks, and Nathaniel Morton,
president of the Plymouth, Mass., park
board, spoke entertainingly of the park
interests of his own city. He stated that
he has devoted fifty acres of land to
demonstrating that the white pine can
be successfully cultivated and invited all
to come to Plymouth and see what ia
being done there.

The business session of the association
was then held. President Pettigrew in
the chair. Secretary Parker read the
report of the proceedings at the Provi-
dence meeting last year and Treasurer
J. H.Hemmingway presented his financial
report, which was very encouraging.
The secretary reported, for the executive
committee, recommendations regarding
changes in the by-laws, which were
adopted without opposition. At the
election of otlicers the following gentle-
men were selected to serve for the ensuing
year: President, f. A. Pettigrew; vice-
presidents, Jos. D Fitts, John A. Holmes,
Chas. E. Keith, W. H Richardson; treas-
urer, John A. Hemmingway; secretary, G.
A. Parker. All, with the exception of
Mr. Richardson, are re-elections. Seven
new members were elected and it was

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voted to continue through the coming
year the circulating bulletin which had
been inaugurated during the past season
by President Pettigrew. An invitation
having been presented by Superintendent
Theodore Wirth, of Hartford, Conn., on
behalf of the park commissioners of
Hartford and the Keney Park trustees,
to hold the meeting of iOOl in the city
of Hartford, on motion it was voted
unanimously to accept the invitation.

The second day was passed by the
visitors in inspecting the park system of
Worcester as guests of the park commis-
sioners. Elm Park was first visited.
This territory contains eighty-eight acres
once a meadow but now covered with a
luxuriant growth of trees and herbaceous
plants in great variety and adorned with
a fine lake with two fountains. The high
eminence in this reservation, known as
Newton Hill, was visited, and the com-
manding view from this observation
point greatly enjoyed. Some one sug-
gested to 0. B. Hadwen, who assisted
in escorting the party, that there were
several trees that might with benefit be
removed; that gentleman replied: "The
man who would dare suggest to cut
down those trees would be hanged; I
have had all I want of it and have done
all I dared to do in the past."

Compton Park, fifteen acres in extent,
was next visited and found to be mainly
a play ground with a large wading pool,
of which a myriad ol youngsters were
taking lull advantage. It is located in
the tenement district and serves one ol
the most useful purposes in the park
system.

University Park, fourteen acres in
extent, with its lake, fountain and
nymphaeas, and Institute Park were
next in order. Institute Park was
originally a gift from Hon. Stephen
Salisbury, who has paid, besides, a large
amount toward the improvement of the
grounds. There is a fine lake here, also,
on an eminence, a reproduction of the
famous stone mill at Newport. A lunch
was served at the refectory.

Dodge Park, containing fifteen acres,
was next visited. It was a gift to the
city from Hon. Rufus B. Dodge, but little
work has been done on it yet. North
Park, thirty-nine acres in extent, has a
fine rolUng surface and picturesque lake
and is well covered with thrifty young
plantations. East Park has an extensive
play ground with wading pool, and it
also includes Chandler Hill, an abrupt
eminence, from which a fine view can be
obtained. This reservation contains
e'ghty acres.

The largest reservation is Lake Park,
containing 110 acres, located on the
beautiful Lake Quinsigamond. The visi-
tors were given a trip the entire length
of the lake on a steam launch and the
scenery along the shores, where many
private club houses are located, was
thoroughly enjoyed. Special note was
made of the Wapita Club, which is an
organization ol Elks, their grounds being
located on an island. It was suggested
that this is the only case in history where
the Elks are known to be entirely sur-
rounded by water. Lake Park was a
joint gift of Hon. E. L. Davis and H. H.
Bigelow, who each contributed fitty-five
acres. It is covered with fine oak and
chestnut forests.

A shore dinner was given at the Edge-
mere Hotel in Quinsigamond Park, also
abutting on the lake. Commissioner
Curtis addressed a few words of welcome
to the guests, thanking them for coming
to Worcester and extending an invita-
tion for another visit in the near future.

He introduced Commissioner Draper as
chairman, who called upon Mayor Rulus
B. Dodge, who spoke enthusiastically of
the recent park development in Worces-
ter and predicted greater extensions to
its area in the future. President Petti-
grew replied for the association, thank-
ing the people of Worcester for their
kindness and hospitality, saying that
their parks were advantageously located
and approving particularly of the wading
pools provided for the children. Secre-
tary Parker and Superintendent Keith,
of Bridgeport, Conn., followed in a
similar strain. Commissioner Hadwen,
being called upon, told of his interest and
pride in the parks of Worcester. At the
close an enthusiastic vote of thanks was
recorded. One of the most remarkable
features of this meeting was the prompt-
ness with which the programme was
carried out, from the first to last. The
various features which were scheduled
on the programme, being some fifteen in
number, were all followed up on time,
almost to a second. It is doubtful if a
similar record has ever been made by an
organization at its meetings heretofore.

The following gentlemen were present:
John A. Pettigrew, H. B. Clewley, J. B.
Shea and W. f. Stewart, Boston, Mass.;
G. A. Parker, Theo. Wirth and J. W.
Phelps, Hartford, Conn.; Joseph D. Pitts,
Providence, R. I.; Henry Frost and
Dudley Porter, Haverhill, Mass.; Nathan-
iel Morton, Plymouth, Mass.; Herbert
A. Hastings, Springfield, Mass.; Henry
C. Fuller, New London, Conn.; Chas. E.
Keith, Bridgeport, Conn.; Robt. Elder,
Waverley, Mass.; C. S. Anthony and F.
L. Fish, Taunton, Mass.; W. H. Richard-
son, Concord. N. H.; T. W. Cook, New
Bedford, Mass.; W. B. Whittier, South
Framingham, Mass.

WITH THE GROWERS.

WALTER RETZEE & CO., CHICAGO, ILL.

Those persons who are admirers of
cleanliness cannot do better than to pay
a visit to Walter Retzer, up on the North
Side of Chicago, where the lake breezes
blow. To begin with, the houses are all
new and well conditioned, which is a
great thing in itself, and then the active
head of the institution is one of those
persons who are so fortunate as to have
rubbed ofi' some ideas of order as prac-
ticed by Dr. Wm. Trelease, at the Mis-
souri Botanical Garden, and O. C.
Simonds, at Graceland Cemetery, with
both ot whom he has been associated.
The result is that the store Is as neat as
it can be, the big show house is as orderly
as a regiment on parade, the greenhouses
are as clean as constant care can make
them and, as for the stock, there is hardly
an unhealthy plant in the whole lot and
not a trace of any of the many pests
with which the plantsman must contend.
Mr. Retzer has been in business only
three months and he is young enough to
feel that it isn't necessary for him to
make his fortune the first season. With
this idea in view he is engaged in getting
things into such shape that it will be
unnecessary to extol the rnerits of his
wares, believing that it will be worth
while in later dealings to have the stock
speak for itself. He isn't crowding
things but there are huge ciuantities of
material under the cover of his 125,000
feet of glass and the way it is thriving
and selling is a surprise, even to the san-
guine owners. There is a splendid lot of
Boston ferns of various sizes and scat-
tered here and there are several batches
of Livistonia rotundifolia, about 8,000

in all, which are remarkably vigorous.
This, by the way, is Mr. Retzer's favor-
ite palm and he proposes to grow it
extensively, believing that the public will
appreciate it at its true worth; he has,
in fact, invested in such small lots as he
has encountered, to increase his stock.
There are, ot course, all sizes of kentias,
latanias and cocoses and out in a shaded
hotbed are many thousands of arecas
which are making a remarkable growth
after only a few days in this location.
In the propagating beds Mr. Retzer has
50,000 kentia seeds, 25,000 latanias,
25,000 arecas and 8,000 cocoses, all ger-
minating nicely.

He has, of course, considerable quanti-
ties of stock demanded by his very hand-
some retail trade. This spring he had
several houses of bedding material but
found that he had to buy as much more
to fill his orders. He does not expect to
grow more than a portion of the cut
flowers he requires but has planted 500
Liberty roses, which are starting away
finely, and is now benching 15,000 chrys-
anthemum plants which will all be grown
to single stem. One of the novelties of
the place is the use made of a dozen big
sago palms, the patriarchs of the consid-
erable portion of the family which are at
present occupying quarters there. These
plants made such excellent growth that
Mr. Retzer cut the leaves for his design
work and then began sending them to a
down-town commission dealer who sold
them at such profitable prices that the
plants will be planted out in a big solid
bed and given every encouragement to
keep on growing into money.

Mr. Retzer was educated as a land-
scape architect and has found his location
to afford excellent opportunity for the
exercise of his talents in this direction.
He did a little work of this character
during the spring season and is booking
a number of good orders for fall planting.
It is his purpose to eventually be able to
procure a considerable proportion of the
material required for such work by draw-
ing from his own stock and he now has
a quantity of cuttings of shrubs of
various character in a propagating bed
and has secured a couple of lots adjoin-
ing the greenhouses, where he has
planted an importation of clematises and
roses, all grafted and in variety; this
additional land Mr. Retzer proposes to
shortly cover with glass.

If the future fulfills the promise of the
roseate horizon Mr. Retzer proposes to
use his present range merely as a retail
and distributing point, doing the bulk of
his growing upon a forty five-acre tract
at the corner of Lincoln avenue and
Crawford avenue which he has just
acquired. For the present this land will
be utilized for plantations of shrubbery
of the choicer kinds, such as are required
for his landscape work, but Mr. Retzer
hopes that the time is not many years
distant when his wholesale trade will
justify him in covering a large portion ot
it with glass.

Sweet Pea Notes.

Sweet peas grown out of doors at
Memorial day may seem almost an
impossibiUty for New England. This
season I picked sweet peas on May 23
and have been having a continuous sup-
ply ever since. The system which I adopt
was first suggested to me several years
ago by that well known friend of horti-
culture, James Wood, of Mount Kisco,
N. Y.

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October. This allows the young plants
to be about two inches or more above
ground before severe freezing sets in. As
soon as frosts become severe enough to
warrant protection I set a board ten or
twelve inches wide on edge along each
side of the row and about six inches
away from the row. I then earth up the
board nearly to the top on the outside.
Along the top I lay sashes the proper
width to fit snugly on the edges of the
boards. This is all the protection necs-
sary for this locality. Too much protec-
tion with salt hay or litter is apt to rot
the plants.

During winter the sashes are taken off
every fine day but during a severe spell
they are left on all the time. As soon as
the severe frosts are past the sashes and
boards are removed, the plants earthed
up a little and a fine, hardy growth will
be the result. This system, which does
not seem to be much used, should be
tried by all those who have had poor
success with spring sowings. The vines
will have a stronger and healthier
growth and the flowers will in many
cases be double the usual size, with much
longer stems. I have this season picked
blooms with stems fifteen inches long,
which is certainly a good length for this
popular flower. John W. Duncan.

A Kansas City Design.

We reproduce herewith a photoeraph
of a design made by Arthur Newell, of
Kansas City, the second one made for the
same customer. The arm of the cross
was entirely of pink material, Bridesmaid
roses, Scott carnations and Blanche
Ferry sweet peas, with some bronze
galax leaves on the outer edge, partly
covered by sprays of asparagus. The
upright portion and the base of the cross
were worked out entirely in white, with
the exception of some three-foot Beauties
and long Bride roses used at the base,
the material used being white roses,
Brides and Kaiserins, white carnations
and sweet peas. The combination pro-
duces a very striking as well as pleasing
effect.

CARNATIONS.

THRIPS AND THEIR EXTEBMIXATION.

The time is not far distant for growers
to begin housing their carnations, and it
is none too early to begin preparations
for this work, which will be unusually
severe this season on account of the
almost universal prevalance of thrips,
unsuspected, perhaps, by many growers,
but present nevertheless. All rubbish is
a harbor for thrips and the houses should
be cleaned with the greatest thorough-
ness; then, for at least three days before
planting begins, close them up tightly
and fumigate by burning about four times
as many tobacco stems as you would use
if the houses were planted. Do this for
three or four nights in succession and
you will exterminate not only the thrips
but most other insects.

The thrip might be classed with the red
spider as an enemy of carnations and is a
greater menace than any fungus disease.
It is not difficult to detect the presence of
thrips when acquainted with their marks.
On young olants and those growing in
the field they can be detected by the
curling and distortion of the young leaves
as they come out from the extremities of
the branches. An examination of these
leaves will show that they have been
eaten, either at the tip or along the sides;
the portion traversed will be from one-

OESIGN SIX AND ONE-HALF FEET HIGH, BY ARTHUR NEWELL, KANSAS CITY, IWO.

fourth of an inch in length to as much as
two inches and usually about one-
sixteenth of an inch in width. They
seem to work only on the epidermis of
the leaf.

Thiips are very minute and one must
look closely to see them with the naked
eye. When mature they have black
wings and are very lively, jumping almost
as soon as they are exposed to the light.
They are not exclusively carnation feeders
but attack a number of flowering and
vegetable plants as well. On outdoor
carnation plants they will be found in
the center of the bunch of leaves forming
the terminal of each branch, and it is this
which makes the application of remedies
difficult, but it, at the same time, affords
us a chance to destroy a goodly portion
of them by gathering up and burning the
branches severed in topping.

As thrips are not friends of tobacco in
any form, some of them may be driven
from the plants by an application of
strong tobacco dust, preferably in the
morning, when a heavy dew is on the

plants. A sprinkling with diluted tobacco
extract is alsoof some benefit, but best of
all outdoor remedies, where the cost is
not prohibitive, is to mulch the entire
patch with tobacco stems. Where none
of these methods check the thrips, the
only thing to do is to house the plants
at once and fumigate them heavily two
or three times a week as long as may be
necessary.

For an even-span house, 22x256, the
ridge fifteen feet high, six fumigators
should be used, each holding one-half
bushel of tobacco stems; on the top of
the stems in each of these fumigators
sprinkle one-fourth of a pint of pyre-
thrum powder. This strong fumigation
is very damaging to the flowers, but it
will so reduce the thrips that ordinary
winter fumigation will keep them under
control. It will be as well to cut all the
buds off the plants, and pay attention to
getting rid of the thrips first and get the
flowers afterward.

During the winter months the flowers
are the principal feeding ground and the

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21,

presence of thrips will be manifested by
white spots at the edges of the petals.
As long as there are any signs ol them iu
the houses it will be well to keep up a
regular fumigation with the stems and
pyrethrum powder onceevery two weeks.
Be sure to have the flowers picked as
closely as possible before fumigating, as
it greatly reduces the keeping qualities of
the flowers.

Every grower of carnations should look
upon thrips as an exceedingly dangerous
enemy and should fight them from the
start. There may be some growers who
have escaped thus far, but a careful look
over the plants in almost any section of
the country will reveal their work. They
are not likely to be disseminated by the
interchange of cuttings, but they seem to
be like the aphis and red spider, ready to
go to work wherever there is a plant
upon which they can feed. In the green-
house they seem manageable; outdoors
they are a menace to carnation growing
and it is to be hoped that our experiment
station experts will take up the study
and devise some practical method for
their extermination.

Albert M. Heer.

New York.

DECKS CLEARED FOR ACTION ON CONVEN-
TION MATTERS.— PREPARATIONS PRO-
GBKSSING APACE.— SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE CLUB ON MONDAY EVENING. —
VARIOLS MATTERS.

Business having come to a standstill in
the city, replantinghavingbeen generally
attended to in the suburbs, the European
tourists having about all departed,
everything is now clear for steady con-
vention preparatory work. Little else is
talked about, in fact. The souvenir book
is, at last, on the press and the committee
that has worked so industriously on this
feature have taken time for a breathing
spell and left the ground free for the
entertainment committee, which is tak-
ing full advantage of its opportunity and
making as much bustle as half a dozen
ordinary committees all together. Brook-
lyn and Manhattan have developed a
sharp rivalry as to which shall make the
deepest impression upon the lady visitors
to the convention and it looks as though
the ladies are booked for the biggest
time on record.

The special meeting of the club next
Monday night, in view of the short time
yet remaining before the convention is
expected to bring out a large attendance
and very complete reports and estimates
are expected from the working subcom-
mittees. It is generally understood that
in every department the prospects are of
the rosiest character and everyone is full
of enthusiasm. Secretary Stewart will
be prepared to issue membership certifi-
cates and badges at the meeting to such
as desire to take membership in the
national society and avoid the crowd
who will all want to pay at once on the
opening day of the convention.

As indicated in our ad vertising columns,
Wm. Ghormley succeeds to the business
of Ghormley & Perkins, Mr. Perkins
retiring from the firm. Mr. Ghormley's
first season as a wholesaler has con-
vinced him that the commission cut
flower business calls for a high order of
ability and some lively hustling as it
exists in New York today.

E. Alvin Miller, of Jackson & Perkins
Co., Newark, N. Y., accompanied by his
wife, sailed from New York, Julv 14-, on
the steamer Pennsylvania, for Hamburg,
intending to spend several months in
Germanv, Belgium and France. Mr.

Miller is planning especially to visit the
leading European rose growers.

The ninth annual excursion of P. L.
Bogart's employees took place on
Wednesday, July 11. It was avery merry
crowd that the steamer Geo. Starr took
aboard and their anticipations of a
royal good time were fully realized.

H. D. Darlington, of Flushing, was
married to Miss Mary F. Perpall, on
July 17. How the heaths will bloom this
season!

C. A. Dards sailed for Europe on
Saturday, July 14.

Ltndon.

ROSES SHOWN AT ROVAL HOETICULTUKAL
society's MEETING. — THE MATTER OF
MUTILATED LILIES — SWEET PEAS AT
THEIR BEST.— TRADE OUIET.— GENERAL
CONDITIONS.

At the Royal Horticultural Society's
meeting, July 3, the hall was again well
filled with exhibits, roses being the lead-
ing feature. There were special prizes
for several classes, which resulted in
close competition. There were also good
displays of hardy and other seasonable
flowers. Sweet peas were well shown by
Veitch & Sons; delphiniums and gaillar-
dias came from Kelway & Sons; Messrs.
Wallace staged lilies and Cannells' bego-
nias were very good.

It has been the custom of growers to
remove the anthers of Lilium Harrisii as
soon as the buds open to prevent the
pollen staining the flowers. At the very
successful Richmond show in the last
week of June, Sir Trevor Lawrence, presi-
dent of the Royal Horticultural Society,
remarked that he considers it a mutila-
tion of the flower and that the R. H. S.
will not in future recognize any exhibit
containing a flower so treated. It is
suggested that the soiling of the flowers
could be prevented if 1 he anthers were
encased in tissue paper until after the
plants are stag:d.

Sweet peas will be at their best the
third week in July, the occasion of the
sweet pea conference and the visit to the
trial grounds of Hurst & Sons. The
weather has been most favorable and all
varieties have made strong growth. I
have found a few instances in which the
flowers would have been larger had the
growth not been so vigorous, and in
some cases the buds will drop when the
development of the plant is too rapid.

The London season is now at an end
and trade is very quiet; there is a super-
abundance of cut blooms and buyers
have things pretty much their own way.
The facilities for transportation are now
so good that the shipping trade has
grown amazingly and the ever present
demand for flowers for funerals and wed-
dings makes au outlet for white material.
The use of flowers at funerals has
increased wonderfully of late years. H.

Boston.

EXCELLENT MATERIAL SHOWN AT HORTI-
CULTURAL HALL. — NOTES OF THEEXHIB.
ITS AND AWARDS— THE CAUSE OF BLUE
HYDRANGEAS. — BUSINESS VERY QUIET. —
STOCKS AVAILABLE.— COMMAND OF THE
FAKIRS. — WEATHER HARD ON PARK
PLANTATIONS.— NOTES.

On Saturday, July 14, there was an
excellent exhibition of herbaceous flow-
ers, ferns, etc., at Horticultural Hall.
M. H. Walsh showed another of his
Wichuraiana hybrids, one of the parents
being Baroness Rothschild. The foliage
is heavy and highly polished and the
fragrant flowers, soft pink in color, are

borne in long and full clusters. A certifi-
cate of merit was awarded. Kenneth
Finlayson exhibited blooms of Gerbera
Jamesonii, a brilliant, herbaceous flower
from South .-Africa, which does not appear
in Nicholson's dictionary. This also
received a certificate of merit. As usual,
the Blue Hill Nursery and Rea Bros, sent
fine collections of hardy garden flowers
comprising about fifty species each. A
tank of hardy aquatics from Mrs. J. L.
Gardner attracted much attention. D.
F. Roy showed the best tuberous begonia
flowers seen here for a long time; E.G.
Lewis, Mrs. J. B. Lawrence and W.J.
Clemsen staged sweet peas and there was
quite a good display of hollvhocks from
Jos. S. Chase, E. C. Lewis and C. F. Cur-
tis. W. J. Clemsen showed a table of
fine Japanese irises. Seven magnificent
specimens of Hydrangea Otaksa com-
pletely filled the center area of the hall.
■They were from H Dumaresq. Three of
them were each eight feet in height and
of equal diameter. The flowers in these
three were deep blue, while the smaller
sized plants bore flowers of bright pink,
with one exception, which bore flowers
of both colors. W. Downs, the gardener,
on being asked as to the variation in
color asserted that the plants were all
from identical stock and said that he
attributed the result in the case of the
blue flowers to the fact that the plants
had become pot bound. Starvation, and
not the presence or absence of iron or
any other subject is, in his opinion, the
cause of blue flowers in hydrangeas.
Arthur Grifiin brought two handsome
hybrid melons for which he received a
certificate of merit, and Oakes Ames was
given a silver medal for a cypripedium
seedling named W. R. Lee.

Business in general is unusually quiet,
even for midsummer. The demand for
flowers for the summer resorts, hereto-
fore brisk at this date, amounts to noth-
ing. So many people have gone to
Europe this season that little improve-
ment is looked for in this respect. Roses
are of very poor quality, with the excep-
tion of Kaiserin Augusta Victoria and
President Carnot. Carnations are abun-
dant and low priced, but lily of the valley
is of excellent quality, not too plentiful
and therefore holds its value well. Pond
lilies are now at their height. The pink
variety is most salable but at times they
are not all marketed and then the ever
ready street fakirs get them at nominal
figures. It takes a man with a Napole-
onic will to control this street horde.
When they swoop down, thirty or forty
strong on the wholesale house they are
worse than an army of Boxers. 1 saw
David Welch the other day clear the
store in the space of thirty seconds and
was filled with admiration of his superb
generalship. Just one majestic sweep of
his arm with "Come, boys, move on,"
and the long rows that had been roost-
ing on the counters and blocking the
passage ways, melted away like magic
and without a word of remonstrance.

The dry weather of the past few weeks
has been very hard on newly planted
material in parks and gardens. There
has been considerable rainfall, but it has
come in sudden, brief showers and did
not sink into the soil. .\ steady rain of
several days is much needed. The Michi-
gan prairie roses are making a magnifi-
cent show just now on the parkway at
Forest Hills. They are planted with an
undergrowth of Wichuraiana and, both
blooming at the same time, the effect is
beautiful. Mr. Pettigrew's method with
the prairie roses is to cut out all the old
wood as soon as it is through flowering,

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1533

depending upon the young growth
entirely for next season's bloom. The
pond lilies are doing finely in Ward's
pond. There are fully .'iOO blossoms open
every day and they attract much admira-
tion.

Thomas P. Galvin has just returned
from a short trip to Europe.

In town: G. W. Hilliard, Exeter, N. H.;
F. C. Jackson, Philadelphia; Mr. and
Mrs. Jos. Fuller, Leominster; Mrs. H.
Berger, New York.

Chicago.

STATE OF THE MARKET. — DEMAND VARI-
ABLE AND SUPPLY HEAVY. — MATERIAL
AVAILABLE. — DOINGS DOWN INDIANA
WAY. — CARNATIONS ARE TO SUPPLANT
CUCUMBERS — VISITORS FROU AFAR. —
WHOLBSALHR PLANS A LONG OUTING.—
REINBERG MAKES CHANGES. — ON TO
NEW YORK. — VARIOUS ITEMS.

Trade has gone by fits and starts this
week. The demand is exclusively for
funeral material; city trade is very light
and shipping trade the greatest reliance
of many houses, but there isn't enough
of it to go around. Once or twice this
week the orders have come in at such a
rate that everybody worked for an hour
or two, but it was soon over, and quiet
has prevailed for the greater part of the
time. As to supplies, there are very few
Beauties and not nearly enough good tea
roses, although there are thousands of
rubbishy buiis which are almost worth-
less, the street fakirs being able to do
very little with them. There is a super-
abundance of carnations, even of whites,
which were scarce last week. There are
sweet peas to throw away, many sales
being made at a cent a bunch. The only
grower whose stock sells out well is C.
W. Northrup, of La Grange, oneof Ken-
nicotts' consignors, whose flowers are so
good and so carefully bunched that the
light colored sorts are always chosen
where sweet peas are wanted. There are
almost as many gladioli as there are
sweet peas. Asters are in and the good
ones sell fairly well, at the expense of the
carnations, no doubt. Auratum lilies are
holding up well but longiflorums move
slowly; to many it seems like a mistake
to prolong their season.

Last Sunday E. C. .\mling visited the
South Park Floral Company at New
Castle, where a splendid new range of
houses is now completed and planted
with 20,000 Beauties, all except one
house, in which there is a new red rose
which is to be offered to the trade this
season. All the old houses are also
replanted and the stock well forward.
They have carried over two houses each
of Brides and Bridesmaids, with which
they have been particularly successful.
One of the wonders of the place is the
new well of natural gas struck last week.
The flfime is fully thirty feet high and the
rock pressure 275 pounds. Messrs.
Heller and Dittman accompanied Mr.
Amling to Richmond for a visit to E. G.
Hill and his sister, Mrs. Graves, who has
such remarkable success with carnations.
All these growers are consigning stock
to Mr. Amling.

Nic Reading has bought an establish-
ment of six houses of John Zender at
Rogers Park. Mr. Zender has been grow-
ing vegetables near his brother, Adam
Zender, on Ridge avenue boulevard, but
Mr. Reading, who has been growing
Beauties for John Muno, will essay car-
nations as soon as he can clear out the
cucumbers now in the houses.
Among the week's visitors was E. R.

Roberts, superintendent of the parks of
Tacoma, Wash. The system embraces
some 800 acres and the rose display
is superb. Mr. Roberts says that when
he left home 1.50,000 plants were in full
bloom, a showing of 125 varieties. They
have had no glass in the parks but will
this season put up a house 25x200.

E. E. Pieser has been in town this week.
He is feeling fine after his stay at West
Baden, just right, in fact, to enjoy the
trip upon which he expects to start on
Tu»sday, doing Mackinac Island, Mar-
quette, Bufi'alo, the Thousand Islands,
New York and Boston, returning about
September 1.

A. C. Ivohlbrand, who has been with
"Mosco" for the past few months, will
go to work for E. C. Amling after a brief
vacation. For a long time, and up to the
date at which they ceased selling for
themselves, Mr. Kohlbrand attended to
the disposal of the cut of the Klehms'
Nurseries; later he was with Kennicotts.
Out at River Forest, F. Calvert & Son
report a good business. They have
20,000 feet of glass and are right beside
the north shore electric railway, which
has built a platform at their place and
lands customers at their very doors.
They say that they have a very large
demand for material for ferneries.

George Reinberg's wholesale store is
being remodeled and rearranged to give
greater convenience and enlarged selling
capacity. Mr. Reinberg is now cutting
some of the best roses in the market,
Kaiserin, Meteor, Perle and Beauty.

A. N. Kinsman and his son, of Austin,
Minn., were in town for several days
this week. They rode from Austin to
Milwaukee on their bicycles and came
to Chicago by boat, intending to return
in the same way they made the first half
of their journey.

Word has been received that C. W.
McKellar's father died at Chillicothe, 0.,
at 3 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon,
July 18. The funeral will be held this
afternoon, Saturday, at 4 o'clock, and
Mr. and Mrs. McKellar will arrive home
on Monday.

A. G. Prince will probably attend the
convention. Mr. Prince, in a foot race
at the Royal League picnic last week
won the first prize, a $65 sewing
machine. Prince's bookkeeper. Miss Wil-
son, is taking her vacation this week.

Nic Wietor is at home from his fishing
trip and reports excellent luck. He is
now awaiting the call to start for the S.
A. F. convention and will be accompanied
by their foreman, Luke Collins.

Miss Lizzie Joho, bookkeeper for J. T.
Corbrev during his wholesale days and
later in charge of the books at McKellar
& Winterson's, is now keeping the
accounts at Amling's.

Weber Brothers are now cutting very
good new Brides and Bridesmaids, to
which they will devote their newly
rebuilt place, selling through J. A. Bud-
long.

The Chicago committee has selected
the L. S. & M. S. R. R. for the trip to the
New Y'ork convention. Details of the
arrangements appear elsewhere.

O. P. Bassett has taken a cottage at
Delavan, Wis , and is installed there for
the season. C. L. Washburn is taking
his outing piecemeal.

Carl Trager, gardener at the Monte-
zuma Hotel, Los Vegas Hot Springs,
New Mexico, is spending a six weeks'
vacation here.

.Among the visitors have been A. E.
Crooks, of Benton Harbor, and Chas.
Button, of Holland, Mich.

Philadelphia.

LITTLE DOING IN A BUSINESS WAY.— STOCK
AVAILABLE.— VISIT OF WESTCHESTER
GARDENERS.— PERSONAL DOINGS.

There is little to talk about. Many of
the hustlers are away on vacations or
taking flying trips to the sea shore
and business in all lines is almost at a
standstill. The past few days have
almost broken the heat record. The
greenhouses are too hot to work in at
the middle of the day; at many places
work commences in daylight and the
middle hours of the day are passed
in rest. The stock of cut flowers is about
the same as last week. Kaiserin roses
are becoming more plentiful and asters
are growing better. Craig & Son are
cutting Japan lilies in variety and they
help to give character to many a funeral
design.

The Westchester County Gardeners'
Association of New York paid a flying
visit to the city last Wednesday. Thos.
Meehan & Sons' nurseries and Fair-
mount Park were their objective points.
Messrs. Meehan cS: Son showed their vis-
itors through their establishment, after
which they were taken in tally-hos over
the celebrated Wissahickon drive and
through the park. This parkway along
the Wissahickon creek is oneof the finest
drives in the world. The scenery is all
natural, there being nothing done to orna-
ment it in any way, save to make agood
roadway and deep it sprinkled. 'Trees
shelter almost every yard of its seven
miles and the creek lies either on one side
or the other of its entire length. The
party took a late train home, much
pleased with their trip.

D. D. L. Farson has been acting as
agent for the New York club's souvenir
in this city and reports having taken
quite a lot of orders for space.

Commodore John Westcott is off" with
a squad of the boys to the Waretown
fishing grounds. K.

New Haven.

BUSINESS QUIET. — OUTDOOR STOCKGOOD —
VACATION TIME.- LONG GOES TO EUROPE.

Business has been very quiet during the
past two weeks, for the flower buying pub-
lic has gone to the summer resorts and all
that is left for the florist is an occasional
funeral order. Outdoor flowers, such as
asters and sweet peas, are in large sup-
ply and of good quality.

W. H. Long, of Chapel street, has sailed
for Europe, intending to be absent for
two months. He will visit the Paris
Exposition and some of the growers in
Holland.

Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Champion are at
the Pequot House, Morris Cove, for the
season.

Recent visitors : Jas. Beach, Bridge-
port; Mrs. D. C. Lines, Milfoid.

G. H.

Richmond, Ind.— E. G. Hill has returned
from his European trip.

MiDDLEBORO, MASS.— T. F. Creedon,
who has been employed at the L. P.
Thatcher greenhouses for the past
twenty-two years, has purchased the
establishment and will conduct the busi-
ness for himself hereafter.

Green Bay, Wis. — Meyers & Detgen,
who recently embarked in business here,
have two houses and are planning to
build two more. Mr. Meyers will live at
the greenhouses and watch the stock
while Mr. Detgen will do the selling at
their Pine street store.

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The American Florist.

July 21,

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The Advertising Department of the American
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and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines on/y.

Orders for less than one-hall inch space not accepted.

Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to
secure insertion in the issue for the following
Saturday. Address

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.< CHICAQO.

There is a pronounced shortage of
small and medium sized window glass.

The sweet pea show of the Hampden
County Horticultural Society will be
held at Springfield, Mass., July 24.

The business of the S. A. F. convention
at New York will commence Tuesday
morning, August 21, and close Friday
evening, August 24.

Thomas W. Lawson has been attend-
ing the Grand Circuit races at Detroit
this week and to a reporter who accused
him of the act, he admitted that he paid
$30,000 for the Lawson carnation but
contended that the deal brought $14,000
profit and that he then gave the flower
back to Thomas Galvin!

Better than Circulars.

Am. Florist Co — I started in the flo-
rist business last season and I spent a
few dollars for an advertisement in your
valuable paper that did me more good
than all the circulars I sent out.

|. G. Barrow.

Cohasset, Ala., July 16, 1900.

Greenhouse Building.

Philadelphia, Pa.— Robert Craig & Son,
two carnation houses. Jas. H. King,
conservatory.

Tacoma, Wash. — City Parks, house
25x200.

Ironton, O. — Mrs. E. Miller, violet
house 12x100.

Kalamazoo, Mich. — Kalamazoo Nur-
sery and Floral Co., four houses 10x100.

Ocanic, N. J. — C. N. Bliss, lange of
houses.

Champaign, 111. — State University, two
houses 18x30.

New York, N. Y.— F. Nussbickel, con-
servatory.

No. Beverly, Mass.— J. F. Potter, com-
mercial house.

No. Adams, Mass. — T. D. Brown, con-
servatory.

Waterbury, Vt.— H.G. Hayden, forcing
house.

Leominster, Mass.— Geo. M. Kendall,
cucumber house 75x275.

Whitinsville, Mass.— Mrs. J. C. Whitin,
conservatory.

Stoneham, Mass.— A. Christensen, one
house.

Millville, N. J— Eugene Hughes, one
house.

Providence, R. L— M. Sweeney, palm
house.

Green Bay, Wis. — Meyers & Detgen,
two houses.

American Carnation Society.

CARNATIONS REGISTERED.

By Dailledouze Bros, Flatbush, N. Y.,
Delight, a clear satin pink, midway
between Daybreak and Mrs. Jas. Dean,
without the slightest trace of purple.
A profuse bloomer and will make a com-
mercial variety in every particular.

Albert M. Herr, Sec'v.

Society of American Florists.

department of plant registration.

Arthur Griffin, Newport, R. L, registers
the following hybrid melons: GriflSn's
hybrid, a cross between Blenheim Orange
and Emerald Gem; scarlet flesh; exterior
cream color, smooth, slightly ribbed;
average weight, four pounds. Sea Verge,
a cross between Scarlet Invincible and
Triumph; scarlet flesh; exterior light
green, oval, smooth, finely netted; aver-
age weight, five pounds.

M. H. Walsh, Woods Holl, Mass., reg-
isters new rambler rose. Sweetheart, a
cross between Wichuraiana and Brides-
maid; flowers double, two and one-half
inches in diameter, borne in profuse clus-
ters. The buds are a beautiful pink, the
expanded flowers white, very fragrant
and perfectly hardy.

M. H. Walsh, Woods Holl, Mass.,
registers new rose Debutante, a seedling
of Wichuraiana crossed with Baroness
Rothschild; flowers pink, double, fra-
grant, produced in profuse clusters. A
climbing rose of unquestioned hardiness.
Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y.

The Chicago committee or L.F.Vosburgh,
city passenger agent of the L. S. & M. S.
R. R., who will personally conduct the
party, will be pleased to correspond with
any one wishing to arrange to travel
with the Chicago club.

Chicago to New York.

The committee on transportation has
arranged with the Lake Shore and Michi-
gan Southern Railroad for a special train
to convey the Chicago Florists' Club to
the New York convention. It has been
arranged that the train will leave Chicago
at 3 o'clock on the atternoon of Sunday,
August 19, reaching Niagara Falls at 8
a. m. Monday, where it will remain for
an hour and a half to permit those who
wish to make the trip down the gorge on
the electric railway. The train will
arrive at the Grand Central Station,
New York, early Monday evening.

The return journey oflfers the choice of
several routes. The trip may be made
by rail, or by boat up the Hudson to
Albany, one of the prettiest rides in
America, and thence by rail. Stop-over
at Buffalo is granted, and one may, if he
chooses, travel from Buffalo to Cleveland,
Toledo or Put-in- Bay by boat.

The special train will consist of solid,
wide-vestibuled buffet, chair cars and
sleepers, and it has been arranged that a
fine new dining car with a well stocked
larder will accompany it through to New
York. Tickets going will cost $20;
the return ticket, if the purchaser has a
certificate, costs $6.70, and will be good
for four days after the close of the con-
vention.

The Chicago committte hopes that
every one passing through Chicago to
the convention will arrange to join the
Chicago delegation, and that the repre-
sentatives of eastern cities may be picked
up enroute. The special train will make
the fewest possible stops, but will be
halted wherever there are convention-
bound florists who wish to board it.
Toledo will be reached at 10:30 p. m.
Sunday and Cleveland at 2 a. m. Mon-
day. .\t the latter point it is hoped to
arrange to pick up a special sleeper in
which those who join the train there may
be passing the night in sweet repose.

Preliminary Convention Bulletin.

The sixteenth annual convention of the
Society ot American Florists will be called
to order at 10:30 a. m., Tuesday, August
21, at Grand Central Palace, New York,
continuing to Friday, August 24. The
following is the preliminary programme:

FIKST DAY — OPENING SKS8I0N, 10.30 A. M.

Address of welcome.

Response.

President Wood's address.

-Appointment of e.xhibition judges.

Reports — Secretary, treasurer state vice-presi-
dents, purchase, legislative, claims and special
r<tmmitte^s.

Miscellaneous business.

AFTERNOON SESSION, 2 P. M.

Ladies' drive, conducted by members and ladies
of the New ^ ork Florists' Club.

At 3 p. m. the judges will examine and prepare
their report upon the trade exhibit. Exhibition
closed during judging.

Annual meeting of the Florists' Hail Associa-
tion of America at 4:30 p. m.

EVENING SESSION, 8 P. M.

President's reception at the convention hall,
under the auspices of the New Yorli Florists'
Club.

Lecture, "Floral Decorations," with stereopti-
con views, Robert Kift, Philadelphia, Pa.

Refreshments and dancing.

SECOND DAT— MOKNING SESSION, 10 A. H.

Report of exhibition judges.

A paper, "Greenhouse Construction, from the
Open Land to the Finished Structure,'' J. I).
Carmody. Evansville, Ind.

Discussion.

Selection of p'ace of meeting for 1901.

Nomination of oilicers.

Discussion, "The Welfare of Our National
Society," opened by Robert Craig.

Discussion, "The Rose," opened by E. G. Hill.
Richmond, Ind.

AFTERNOON SESSION, 3 P. X.

Annual meeting of the Chrysanthemum Society
of America.

Meeting of the American Carn:ition Society.

Shouting tournament. Full details in oflicial
convention programme.

EVENINi; SE-^SION, 8 P. 31.

Address, "American Floriculture, Retroipective
and Prospective." Prof. B. T. Galloway. Chief of
Division of Vegetable Physiology and Pathology,
United States Depiirlment of Agriculture, AVasli-
ington, D. C.

Lecture, "The New York Botanical Garden,"
with fatereopticon views, Dr. X. L. Britton, New
York.

TUIRD DAT— MORNING SESSION, 10 A. M.

Action on proposed amendments to the Corsti-
tution and By-Laws. Ex-President W. N. Rudd
moves to amend by striking out, wherever they
occur, the words," "And Ornamental Horticul-
turists."

Flection of officers.

A paper, "The Improvement of the Cnrnatioii "
Wm. Weber, Oakhind, M.l.

Discussion

Address, "Come to liultimore." Wm. Frazer.
Huston, Md.

Excursion to Glen Island, by invitation of the
New York Florists' Club.

FOURTH DAY.

Bowling tournament under the management of
the Florists' National Bowling League. Full
details ill ollicial convention programme.

A special railroad rate of a fare and
one-third has been authorized by all
roads. Do not fail to get your certificate.

The New York hotels are usually wtll
filled in August, but there are a number
in the vicinity of the convention hall
where all can find comfortable lodgings.
If you wish the committee to secure
rooms for you address S. S. Butterfield,
Box 1697, New York, specifying the
grade of accommodations wanted.

There will be the usual exhibition of
photographs. All persons having photo-
graphs of floral decorations or designs
are invited to send them to the conven-
tion hall in care of the secretary.

The trade exhibition promises to be
the best on record. A very large amount

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of space has been reserved and intending
exhibitors should make haste in making
application for room. Special arrange-
ments have been made for the accommo-
dation, free of all charge, of stock for
exhibition only. F. Sander & Co., St.
Albans, Ivngland, oiler a valuable cup for
the most creditable exhibit. A special
committee will judge this class.

A great horticultural exhibition will be
held at the same time and place as the
trade exhibition, and except in the case
of a number of valuable special prizes the
awards will consist of the S. A. F. medals
and the medals and certi6cates of the
New York Florists' Club. Schedules and
rules governing the exhibition may be
had by addressing J. A. Manda, 209
Aalley street, Orange, N. J.

Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists
Received,
Harlan P. Kelsey, Boston, Mass., roots
and seeds; Alexander Seed Co., Augusta,
da., flower seeds and bulbs; Ant. Van
Velsen & Cie, Haarlem, Holland, plants,
bulbs and roots; Smith & Menzel, Aid-
gate, South Australia, trees, shrubs,
plants, seeds, etc.; James Yicks' Sons,
Rochester, N. Y., wholesale price list;
Wm. F. Ivasting, Buffalo, N. V., cut
flowers; New York Market Gardeners'
Association, New York, N. Y., price list
seeds and plants.

SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE.

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

Bvery paid subscriber to the AMBRICAN FLORIST
for the year r.ioo Is entitled to a flve-Une want adv.
(sltaatlons onlyj free to be used at any time darlnn
the year.

SITDATION WANTED -By a reliable flo'let. as
loreman or to take charge; lllellmr; experience;
Kngilah. married. ■ R, care Am. Florlai.

SITUATION WANTED— By practical in-ower Ken-
eral cub tiowers and mushrooms. Ten years id
last place. References Address flohist.

1B13 North Clark St.. Chlcat'o. III.

SITOATION WANTBI)-A8 Kardener, to take full
charge; well up In growing flowers, fruits and
vegetables. Best ol references. Married, no family.
Address F F, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED -As fo eman In a large
estabilKliment where good wages are given, by a
pracllcal man In all departments; 2lj years' experience;
..i years In last place, tiood rtferences. State wages.
etc. Address D f N.

3411 N. Tenth St . Philadelphia. Pa.

SITUATION WANTKD-By German, single, steady
and sober; drsl-class grower ol roses, carnations,
'mums and vlolbls. Auiarlciu Beauties aspeclalty.
Best 01 referecces from employer; is rears' ex p rience
In this country. Would like a sttaay posliluu; could
take charge. L. Miller, lijs Sheriff dt , Cleveland, o.

w
w

ANTED— An experienced aaalBtant propagator.
Address bIa&t, Care American blunet

ANTED— Address of Louis Truxler, a practical
and ornamental florist

Tuos B. Bull. Bakeretleld, Cal

WANTED— A single florist wtio also can grow muah-
rooma Buccestifuuy, Sena references and state
■wageaexpecLtd Chhis Hansen. St. Paul. Minn.

WANTED— An asslBtant for good commercial place.
State lowest wattes Only tionesl and sober man
need answer. Oerman preferred. Address

Pai'L LiEiihCH, IJatavla. N. V.

W

ANTED— Florlat, single. German, to grow cut
tiowera and general greenhouse stock Address

SAGINAW tiREENHOCSE, i:il7 N. MlCblgan Ave.,
Saginaw, VV. 8 . Mien.

WANTED— Experienced man lor general green-
liouse wora on retail place. State wages wltti
or without board. Kuferences. Address

MiCHiGAX. care American Florlat, Chicago.

WANTED AT ONCE-A young with some experi-
ence In greenhouse work; muat be willing to
take care of horse. State wages wanted with board.
Address pheo. J. KiNa,

220 Madison St.. Ottawa. 111.

WANTED— A flrst-class florist who understands
the gruwlDg of roses. Carnations, 'mums, violets
and buibuuu siock. Musi give good relereticts single
man preferred. Adareas wltn reterenCdS ai-d wages,
Kkcum Bros. si. Josepb. Mo,

WANTED— For a Bouthern seed house, a pr»»ctlcal
seedenian who thoroughly underf lands the
packet seed trade and well up on the bulk business.
Address, stat^nbr salary wanted and give references to
Sou I'll, care American Florist, ('hicago.

WANTKIi-At unce. a sober. Industrious and com-
petent florlat to take cliargo and do growing In
two new houses, roses and carnations: single man
preferred. State wages wanted and give references
immediately. J. W. Beknarh. Marlon. Ind.

WANTED— A flrst-claas plantuman: muat be well
posted In ferns ciclamens. prlinalas. begonias,
and a good propagator of general bedding stuck.
Good references required, A single man preferred.
State wages expected. Apply to W.m Nicholson,
Pleasant lilll ConHervaiorles, Framlngham, Masa.

OR SALE 01 RENT -Six greenhouees. dwelling,
shedaand barn. Bnrualn. Address

W, L. WINN. White Hall III.

F

FOR SALE— Some extra good second-hand ;j-lnch
pipe, at t;c per foot; also some llnch. Secure it
whUe It lasts. W. H. Salter, Rochester. N. V.

FOR SALE— Free fuel, 5000 feet glaas Great chance
for florists or gardeners. Only l^ym cash. Account
Blckn€B8 Write quick. Shee Fitel, care Am. Florist.

FOR SALE-Qreenhouse containing tiO.O feet of
glass with house and bam In connection. Every-
thing In good condlton and well stocked. One-fourth
cash, balance time. FKEi> PLACGE. Elgin, 111.

FOR SALE— At reasonable price, four greenhouses
with stock, heated by steam, near four cempter-
les: no opposltloD, Electric cars pass the office.
Reason for Belling, age. Address Inihaxa.

Care American Florist.

FOR SALffi— Rare chance to a reliable grower and
greenhouse man. In city of 20.0UU, half Interest
In establlelied bualness, 0000 leet of glass, hot water.
Have other business. Fine opportunity.

E FC, care American Florist.

FOR SALE-In Al condition, fully stocked. 5000 feet
of glass on four lots In best part of city. Well
established and doing good business. Cheap fuel and
no competition for sixty miles. Owner has other
business and can not give personal attention. Don't
answer unless you mean bualneas Address

Illinois, care American Florist.

Situation Wanted.

.\ competfiit or<''-uliousi.* foreman or man-
ager IS open to engagement. Good plants-
m;in, with speci:il knowledge in the grow-
ing of roses, carnations and clirys.inthe-
raums. Best of references. Address

ABC, care Amerijan Florist.

D. J. Murphy, Eastern Ave.
Conservatories, Springfield,
Mass., would like to get cat-
alogues, price lists, etc., from
the trade.

To Rent

GREENHOUSE
PLANT

Of 8 Houses, all ia operation,
situated in Iowa. Address

"IOWA," care of American Florist, Chicago.

FOR RENT.

Greenhouses suitable for Carnations or
Lettuce; 12,000 feet of glass, witii }i
acre of ground; 8 miles from center of
Chicago; good R.Rs. and trolley lines.

Address Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago.

Oni* hundred clumps of hardy Marguerites and
two hundred fine clumps of seedling Smilax;
600O Flower Pots, size from 3 to 10-incb, for sale
at a bargain; the property fur sale, five houses,
brick dwelling. 6\i acres of laud, in :i thriving
city; finest place for business that could be
wished for; all convcniencies necessary. For
sale al a bariirain. on account of poor health.
Address PAUlENA BUCHELER. Oconomowoc. Wis.

FOR SALE

Thirteen (13) Green-
houses, situated in
cily of vVUegheny. Pa.,
containing t we n ty-
three thousand (33,000) square leet of glass. All
steam heated and in good running order. Will
sell houses at low price and lease dweliius and
land, or will sell entire plant. Possession imme-
diately. Address

J. M. REEVES, Warren, 0.

FOR SALE

240 acres of land on Isthmus of Tehaunte-
pec, state of Vera Cruz, Mexico. For full
particulars write

ROLAND HUGHES.

846 New York Life BIdg. KANSAS CITY. MO.

FOR SALE

With 10 Year Lease,

One oT the best places
in Chicago.

Modern store with fine, large show house front-
ing 50 feet on West Madison street, opposite
Albany avenue. This is an ideal location, being
in the center of the best population on the West
Side. Everything is new and perfect, having
been built by me, and for ray own use, less than
eight months ago. I also have one of the finest
delivery rigs in the city. I will also lease, very
cheap for 10 years, one acre of land in Oak Park
and near Madison street: it is fine for growing
and is now planted with outdoor stock. My
health compels me to sacrifice my business and
go west and if you want a fine place and a money
maker, see mine; it must tie seen to be appreciated.

T. J. CORBREY,

1409-1411 W. Madison St., CHICAGO.

On western coast of Michigan, two lots, two
greenhouses, all modern appliances, in excellent
condition. Good business location. Good oppor-
tunity for energetic man. Price 82,200.00. Write
for particulars.

For sale or rent, near Erie, Pa., lot 100x150, large
two story dwelling and four greenhouses almost
new. Good glass and well heated. Excellent
business location. Price $2,000.00, easy payments.
Write for particulars.

Any of the above named properties is a fine bar-
gain, and those desiring to purchase will do well
to communicate with us. These are only a few of
the properties that we have for sale and leasing.

SMITN & SMITH,

p. 0. Box 869. 345 Sixth Ave , PITTSBURG. PA.

For Sale.

GREENHOUSE
PROPERTY ^

At Nyack, N. Y. A plot 220x125
feet, on which are four Rosehouses,
J00xI8x6, each house heated by a
No. 1 6 Httchings Boiler ; and seven
houses, each about 64x J t ft., heated
by flues. This property will be
sold cheap to quick cash buyer.

HITCHINGS & CO.

233 Mercer St.

NEW YORK.

NOTICE

OF

STOCKHOLDERS' MELTINQ.

CHICAGD. July il. I90O.
Stockholders of the American Florist Comoany:

Vou are ht'reb>' uotiHod that the annual meeting
of the Stockholders of the American Florist Com-
pauy will be held ia the Murray Hill Hotel, New
York. N. Y., Wednesday. August 23, 1900, at 3
o'clock p. M., for the purpose of electing directors
and oflicers for the ensuing terra, and for the
transaction of such other business as may come
before the meeting.

F. R PtERSGN. Pres.

M. BARKER, Sec'y.

ilways mention the

American Florist

when writing adver'iBers.

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The American Florist.

July 21,

Washington.

HOT WEATHER ON IN FORCE. — GOOD ROSES.
—VACATION FISHERMEN.— JOTTINGS.

The hot wave is upon us in full blast, the
mercury hovering about the 100° mark
in the shade. Trade is almost at a stand-
still and everybody is lookinji; for a cool
spot With all this heat A. Gude & Bro.
are cutting some fine roses, such as La
France and Kaiserin.

F. H. Kramer and party of six, includ-
ing Heinrich Gottenkenny, of Gudes', and
George C. Shaffer, of Blackistone's, have
gone on a week's fishing trip to Harpers'
Ferry, by way oi the Chesapeake &Ohio
Canal, traveling in a steam launch.

Hon. E. A. Seidewitz, Mayor of Annap-
olis, Md., was in town the other day and
is very enthusiastic about the coming
convention of the S . A. F.

Wm. H.Smith, of Gudes', is rusticating
at Colonial Beach, about eighty miles
down the Potomac river. P. G.

Utica, N. Y.— Peter Crowe has sold a
one-half interest in his business to T. E.
Murphy and W. H. Toomey. The estab-
lishment will hereafter be designated as
that of Crowe & Co.

Wbol^ale [lower/\arK^

Cincinnati, July 19.

Roses, Briae 3.00® 4.00

BrtdeBmald 2 00® 4 00

Meteor .i.OOa 4.00

" Perle 3.00® 3.00

OanutlODi TiiS. 1 CO

fancy 1.60® 2.00

Gladiolus. 4.00

8took« 2 00

Sweet peaa .25

TuberoBBB 3 OO

Bmllax 12.50@16.10

Adlancom 1.00

CommoD ferns .15

AsparaKUB 50.00

8t. loots, July 19

Roses Bride. Bridesmaid 2.00® 4.00

Meteor 2 00® 6 00

Perle 2.0O® 3.00

Gamatlons, common 75® 1.00

fancy 1 50® 2.00

Ismene LlMes 4.10® o.to

Sniilai 12.60

^dlantum 63® 1.00

HoliyhockB 1.00

Tuberoses 4 (0® 6 00

Gladioli. 2.C0* 4 01

AsteiB 1.00® 1.60

MlLWAtrKBI. July 19
Bosea. Beanty, medium per doi. 1 60® 2.00
" •' short •• ■• .60® 1.00

Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00® 4.00

" Meteor 4.00® 5.00

•■ Kaiserin 4.00® 6 00

Carnations, ordinary 60® 1.00

fancy 3.00

Auratums lilies 15.00

Adlantom 75® 100

Common ferns 25

Bmllai 15.00

Ajparafms 66.00

Galax leaves .20

SweetPeaB 20® .35

Pttthbdug, July 19.

Boses, Beauty, fancy 20.00®26.00

extra 10.(0®15 00

No. 1 5 CO® 8 00

cuUs 2,00® 4 UO

" Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 8.00

" Meteor 2.00® 8. M

" Perle 2.00® 6.00

Cnsln 2.00® 4.00

Carnations, ord'nary fO® .73

fancy 1 00® 1.50

Lily of the valley 3 00® 4.00

HarrlBll 8 00®10.00

Bweet peas 10® ,6o

Daisies 26® 1.00

Smllai 12 60®15 00

Gladiolus 2.00® 6.O0

Adlantnm 76<<0 i.oo

AsparaKUB 35 00(860.00

Sprengerll .. .26® .35

Dagger Ferns..., 1000. $2 00

Asters l.OC® 3.00

DENVER, July 18

Roses, Beauty, select .. 13.60S2O.0O

ordinary 4.00® 8.00

'• Bride. Bridesmaid 3.0ti@ 4.00

Meteor 6.00(<<i ti.OO

" Perle, Wootton 3.0O® 600

Carnations, ordinary 1 00® 1.50

'• fancy 1.60® 2.50

Lily of the valley... 4.00

Callas 12 60

Harrlsll 12 50

Bweet peas 15® ,36

Asparagus ^ 60. CO

Smllai 18.00

Ferns

Everythingf in the

GUT FLOWER

WIRE WORK,

the kind
that will give satisfaction.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

HOLTON & HUNKEL CO.,

3Vili-w^tj»lte>^, '%;vis.

When wrltiDK moDtloR tbe American h'lortsi

CUT FLOWERS.

^^ *^^ t3^ t^^

Shipping orders receive prompt

and careful attention.

C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis.

Please Mention American l^'lorlst.

PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER CO., Ltd,

504
Liberty Street,

ALL
FLOWERS

IN
SEASON.

PITTSBURG,
PA.

GALAX LEAVES, Brilliant Bronze or Green, $1.50 per 1000.

FANCY FKRN, DAGGER FKKN, Etc., at market pi Ices.

HARRY A BUNYARD, - 42 west 28th street, new YORK.

NEW CROP

-^ Northern Ferns

Now READY, 60 ets. per 1000. LAUREL FES-
TOONING, 4c to 6c p<T yard. IJeyt soods always.

GROWL FERN CO., Millington, Mass.

BOSTON FERN specIalty.

L n. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass.

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^ ELECTROS... 4 ^

For Catalogue Purposes.

WE hiLve a large assortment of
strictly high-class halftones of
which we can supply electros suitable
for catalogue illustration. If you need
anything in this way, state your re-
quirements and we will submit [Toofs
of tbe illustrations in stock

Price for cash only 15 cents per square inch.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO.,

324 Dearborn St.. CHICAGO.

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indispensable Adjunct

To a successful wholesale business is an up-to-date,
accurate, complete Trade Directory. Such a
book, 387 pages, containing the name and
address of every florist, nurseryman and seedsman
in America, new list of private gardeners and horti-
cultural supply concerns and much other informa-
tion will be mailed from this office on receipt of $2.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

324 Dearborn St., CHICAQO, ILL.

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ALL
FLOWERS

IN
SEASON

Carnations

When you want them.
As you like them.

E. C. AMLING.

Wholesale Cut Flowers,
32-34-36 Randolph St. CHICAGO. |

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McKellar £ Winterson's

Modern Supply House.

Send for Prices on all Supplies.
Clearance Sale Now On.

Give us your order now together with your needs In
CUT FLOWERS.

^ McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

45-47-49
WABASH AVE.,

CHICAGO.

WIETOR BROS.

Wholesale
Growers

01 Cut Flowers

All te'eiiraph and telephone ordtrs
Klven prompt atientlyn.

5t Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

WEILAND AND RISCM

We are large Growers and I
Shippers of CUT FLOWERSl

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

GEO. REINBERG,

Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers.

BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

All stock at lowest market rates. Send in your

orders.

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Seen by New Firms:

AMERICAN FLORIST ADVTS.

Wbol^ale [[ower/\arl^fe

CHICAGO. July 20.

BoiM. Besnty, extra long atems
30 Inch
24 ■■
20 ■•

IS "
, 12 „

" Bride, Bridetmsld.

Perle

•' Meteor

La France

Golden Gate

Liberty.

Camatlona

fancy

Lily of the valley

Mlffnonett«

Harrlsll

Cailaa

Sweet peae

Adlantom

Common fem4

Fancy feme

Smllax

Asparagus ...

:i.00
3 50
2.U0
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,. 3.00® 5.00
. 4 00® 5.00
. . (1.00® 8 00
. ti.lO® 8.00
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1.60
,. 3.00® 5.00
. 2.00(01 B.OO
.10.00®15 00
.. 8.00®10,00
.10
,. .60® 1.00
.15
.20
. 8.03®12.00
60.00

64 WABASH AVE.
CHICAGO

B. K. Cor WabHSh Ave. and HHodolph St.

Say: "Saw it in the Florist."

waam.

E. H. Hunt

THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR

WHOLESALE-

CUT FLOWERS

Hunt's Flowers
Go Everywhere

76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

ftmffmn

PETER REINBERG,

Grower and Wholesaler of Cut Flowers.

500,000 FEET OF GLASS.

Headquarters for American Beauty.

Carnations, Blooms and Cuttings.

51 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL.

J. B. DEAMUD,

Wholesale
Commission Florist,

51 Wabash Ave., GHIGflGO.

Bassett&Washburn

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Wholesale Dealers and
Growers of

Cut Flowers

GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL.

A. L. RANDALL ^

Wholesale Florist

Don't Forget that we are at 4 Waik-
Ing^ton St., Chicago.

Write for special q notations on large orders.

WHOLBBALE

GROWER or ROSES.

DEALER EM

CUT FLOWERS.

J. A. BUDLONG,

37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL

Mention the American Florist.

Benthey & Co.

F. F. BENTHEY, Manager,

Wholesale Commission Florist

41 Randolph Street CHICAGO.

1^^ Consignments solicited

t. G. PRINCE & CO.

lAllioiesaie Gut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Agents for the Hinsdale Hose Co. Special att«nttoi
paid to shipping orders.

76 & 78 Wabash Avenue,

Talaphone Main 3208. CHI0A09,

Please mention the American Florist.

1538

The American Florist.

July 21,

Samuel s. PennooK.

Wholesale Florist,

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street,

.PHILADELPHIA, PA.

AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES.

DDKIXG THE SCMMER WE WILL BE OPEN FKOM T:30 A. M. TO G:00 P. M.

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, » ""^^^^aI '-^t^l ^"'••'

WELCH BROS. J Proprietors.

NOTICE:

-WELCH BROS,, Sole Agents for FREYSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, S2.00 oer

Script Letters, S4.00 per 100.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

?«, 000,000

Hardy Cut Ferns

Now Is your time to buy at 40c
!>er th iHand in five or lea
til ui^and lotB. 50c per thous-
and furleps Spbaanum Mo'»s,
.."(■ per bill ; Bouquet Green
40 per pound. Laurel Roping,
14 00 per iCO yards AM orders
by mall or despatch promptly
alter ded to.

THOMAS COLLINS,

H nsdale. - Mass.

Carnation Blooms |

In Unlimited Quantities ^

I SHIPPED TO ALL POINTS. |

I Chicago Carnation Co., ff"' g

Boston
Flowers.

Geo. A. Sutherland

WHOLESALE DEPOT FOR

All Florists' Supplies,

■ lists mailed.

67 BROMFIELD ST.

BOSTON. MASS.

FLORISTS'

Wholesale Florists, y jobbers in

Always on Hand: j ^<il,/^ ,

CARNATIONS. ^ I ^^IV • j

BRIOESIWAIDS. /^lt^

"■""^#^ ' SUPPLIES

yj, I FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.

BRIDES.

i'

84 Hawley Street, BOSTON.

SHIPPING LABELS ££!

"Cut Flowers

Printed in two colors on gummed
paper; your card, etc., in black and
leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red.
Verv attractive. Price per 500, $2.85;
per 1000, $4.50. Send for samples

tLECTRO Of THIS lEAf, POSTPAID, $1.25.

American Florist Co.,

^^^_ CHICAQO.

It ii good business policy
to mention the

.^AMERICAN FLORIST

whpn vou writft to an advertiser.

Wbolf^ale power/\arK^

FHTTiA nULPHIA, July 18.

BoBee. Tea 1

" extra 2.

" Beauty, extra 10

" ■' firsts i")

Carnations

fancy 1.

Lily of the vaUey 3

AsparafniB 35

Smllax 12

*t]lantum

Sweet Peas

Boston, July 18

Eoses, Beauty, extra 20.

meuluQi 4

culls 1.

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor

extra ^

Kalserln t>.

Camatiuua

Lily of the valley 3

Lonplfloruma 4

bweet peai

Bmllai 10.

Aspara^B

Hardy ferns

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^l^CSTER**
„,^tNN YORK

GIVE

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TRIAL.'

WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of
Seasonable Flowers in Stock.

tifll C irACTIlin Wholesale Com-
nnii Ti IVnOlinUf mission Florist,

481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.
Also Dealer In Florlstfl' Supplies & Wire DeBlgns.

Woodroffe & Bernheimer,
Wholesale Florists

1604 LUDLOW STREET,

Phone 1-43 69A. PHILADELPHIA.

Consigrnments Solicited.

LEO. NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist,

N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS.

Longdistance DUli ADEI DUIl Dl

Phonk 3-46-94 D. rniLAULLrnlA, rAi

Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicited.

Geo. M. Moss,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

long Distance Phone 1-41-26 D.

C. A. KUEHN,

Wholesale Florist,

1122 PINE STREET.

^ ST. LOUIS, MO.

WA complete line of Wire Designs.

Please mention the A merican Florist when wrtttn^

H.G.BERNING

Wholesale riorist,

SUCCESSOR TO

3T, LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO....

1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

Coniignments of Roses. Carnations, Violets solicited.

CHAS. B. STAHL

Wholesale Florist,

n S. nth St., Telephone 63-64. PIHLADELPIIU.

Orders by mall, telegraph or telephone will
receive prompt attention.

ConslgnmentB of good stock solicited.

...GEO. M. KELLOGG...

Largest Grower^.,„. Q^^ FlowerS

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 'PHONK AT EITHER PLAOB

JOHN B. FERGUSON,

Wholesale riorlst,

5515 Fifth Ave, PITTSBURG, PA.

Long Distance 'Phonk 2P85.

Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets.
Solicited.

The Cincinnati
Cut Flower Co.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS.

416 Walnut St.,

CINCINNATI, 0.

Consignments Solicited.
Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

J. M. COHEN, Florist,

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

22 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

/poo.

The American Florist.

1539

TOP GRADE

Carnations

BEAUTIES,
BRIDES.
BRIDESMAIDS,
METEORS.

T^W-y <>* tl»e V«lle>'

JOHN I. RAYNOR,

49 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

Telephone No. 1998 IVIadlHon Square.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Commission norists.

JUNE SPECIALTIES.

Telephone 2065 Madison Sqr. 42 WCSt 28ttl St., NEW YORK CITY.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.

Wholesale Florist,

New Telephone No. 1803 Madison Scinare.

43 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

WILLIAM GHORMLEY,

Wholesale F^l/\f fC^-f

Commission | lOris^Lf

57 West 28tb St., NEW YORK.

Now and C'nmmodious
Eslablishmi'iit at

Prepared to handle large or ama'l con(>lKnment8 of cut Howers to prowerB
advantage IVIephoue 22UO iviadlnon Square.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.
51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square.
Price list on application.

Please mention the American Flnrisl -when imilitig.

THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN
NEW YORK CITY FOR

Violets % Carnations.

•ROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It
will be to your advantage.

WM. H. GUNTHER.

.... 30 West 29th Street.

New Telephone No. 551 Madtson Square.

Please Mention the American Florist.

FRANK MILLANQ.

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,

408 E. 34th Street,

ChI Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

Telephone 299 Madison Sqoare.

N. Y. CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St. NearFerrjr.
Open for Cot Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
Every Momlne

DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT
FOR ADVERTISING.

JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary.

Please Mention The American Florist.

MOORE, HENTZ & NASH,

Wholesale Commission Florists,

At rooms of N. Y.
Cut Flower Co.

119 and 121 W. 23d St.,

NEW YORK CITY.
Telephone 733— I8th.
Choicest Stock Shipped on a Comoilsgion.

Choice Carnations

Choice Roses .Jt J*

Traendly & Schenck

NEW YORK CITY

New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq.

38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange

Wbol^ale [lower/\arl^

NEW TORK, July 18

BoseB, Beaut; select 2V

" " medium 4

" " culls

" Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor

Select .1

Carnations

Lily ot tne Talley 2

Sweet peas... per ICO bunches .25® 59

Harrtsll 2

Cattleyas 20.

niadloU 2

Asters 1

Auratum lilies 3

Cattleyas 35.

Hmllax S

Asparagus 25

Sprengerll.perdoz. bunches .75
Adlantum

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... .50 .76

Burp ALO, July I'.i.

Boses, Beauty 16.0O®2O.00

Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 3.00® BOO

Kalserln li.oo

Carnations 1 00® 1 51)

Lily of the vaUey . . . 3.0U® 4.00

Sweet peas per dcz3n bunches .V,® .75

Auratum lilies 10 0C®12..50

Ko«eum •• 4 Oc® li 00

Gladioli 2 00® 4 CO

Aslers ICO® 3.00

Bmllax 16.00@20 00

Adlantum 1-00® 1.25

Hard; ferns, Oalax leaves 20® 25

Asparaftus 60.00®76.W

MILLANG & CO.

Commission Florists

48 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 18(M Madison Square.
Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited.

Remember us to our advertisers.

The New York GUT FLOWER Co.

119 and 121 West 23iJ Street,
112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Tdaphone 733-181)1. NEW YORK.

CONSiONMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Ordert.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,
^^^o^s-^j^rrr Wholesale Florist.

39 W. 28th St., NEW YORK.

KQSES SHIPPED

to all points.

Price List on
Application

Ford Bros...

oc at Wholesale Florists

111 West 30th Street, NEW YORIt

Contignments Solicited. Phone, 157 Madison Sq.

Julius Lang

S3 West 30tli Street, NEW YORK.

ROSES. CARNATIONS, VALLEY.

CHOICE SUMMER STOCK.

Telephone 280 Madibon Square.

Tliere Are Buyers

For all kinds of ;.iood stock
advertised in

THE AMERICAN FLORIST

J.K.ALLEN'S

POPULAR WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWER HOUSE

At the new address, 106 West 28th St., New York City, draws the crowd. Consignments carefully handled
and well sold. Excellent facilities. J' J- J- J- Telephone 197 Madison Square.

EDW. C. HORAN.

4.7 WEST 28th ST..
Madison Square., NEW YORK.

CUT FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE.

1540

The American Florist.

July

21.

The gESEti TRat)E.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

AlBEBT MCCULLOrOH. PieB. ; V. W. BOIGIANO,

Vlce-Prea.: 8. r. Willakd. Wetbersaeld, Conn.
Seo'y and Treaa.

Much needed rain has fallen copiously
in eastern Nebraska.

Visited Chicago: C. B. Coe, represent-
ing D. M. Ferry & Co., of Detroit, Mich.

Wisconsin pea reports are favorable
but the early green wrinkled kinds will
be short again.

W. Atler Burpee and wife passed
through Chicago this week, returning
home Irom California.

Produce prices are low on the west
market, Chicago; beans 10 cents per bag;
peas 15 cents to 25 cents per bag; cab-
bage 35 cents per 100; cauliflower 10
cents per dozen; white tipped radish 50
cents per hundred bunches; lettuce 15
cents per barrel Gardeners who have
not paid their seed bills are complaining
with good reason at these low rates.
The great union labor strike is said to be
the cause.

knew of a florist being in a penitentiary
will no longer hold good. It was
reported to the society that the Jeflerson-
ville prison greenhouses are selling plants
in competition with the florists there.

Planting roses in this vicinity is nearly
finished. Most of us have had a hard
time fighting mildew, which has been
greatly favored by dampness and cold
weather.

A. Wiegand and one of his sons have
announced their intention to attend
the New York convention; this brings the
number up to four from here.

Irvin Bertermann was married June
27 to Miss Beatrice Galbreath, of Green-
field,Ind.

John Heidenreich has returned from
the east well pleased with his trip. H. J.

St. Louis.

BUSINESS AT THE NORMAL STAGE FOR THE
SEASON.— PREMIUMS FOR THE FALL
SHOW. — VARIOUS NOTES.

Trade has been from poor to fair the
past week. Wholesalers receipts are
beginning to swell, but the amount of
stock handled just now is not large. We
are in our dull season and there are no
excuses to offer for the state of trade.
Roses are in right supply. Carnations of
outdoor growth find a limited sale,
especially the white sorts. Asters are
being extensively retailed at from 25
cents to 50 cents per dozen. Gladioli and
tuberoses are getting their share of
attention and some very fine spikes of
the former are seen. Sweet peas are
practically out of sight, as the hot
weather the past two weeks has burned
them all up.

The preliminary list of the premiums to
be offered at the tenth annual chrysan-
themum exhibition, November 14 to 16,
is just out. Premiums offered under the
diSerent sections are as follows; Chrys-
anthemum plants in bloom. $2S2; cut
blooms, $39; cut roses, $106; cut carna-
tions, $50; violets, $6; for floral designs
and table decorations will be announced
later. The Henry Shaw premiums on
plants amount to $300 and on cut chrys-
anthemum blooms to $72.

The date for the picnic has been set for
July 25. The boat leaves at 3:30 p. m.
"and tickets will be 25 cents each. A good
time is promised all who participate.

On account of alterations which are to
be made, John W. Kunz has vacated his
old stand at 504 Olive street. M.

Chestnut Hill, Pa.
There was an attendance oi sixty-eight
at the July meeting of the Chestnut Hill
Horticultural Society and the exhibits
were all of high quality. R. G. Carey,
gardener to T. C. Price, was awarded

the premium for sweet peas and was
given special mention for a vase of
Lathyrus latifolius albus and four varie-
ties of gooseberries. Wm. Kleinheinz,
gardener to P. A. B. Widener, was first
on collection of annuals, for collection
of cut blooms of herbaceous plants
and received special mention for
single and double tuberous rooted bego-
nias. Harry Harris, gardener to Mrs.
Fell, was first for raspberries and received
mention for potatoes. Frank ('.ould,
gardener to J. T. Morris, was first on
currents and received special mention for
Iris Kcxmpferi, fancy-leaved caladiums,
calathea and Clerodendron Balfouri.
Thos. Henning, gardener to Mr. Biddle,
had the best potatoes. Wm. Robertson,
gardener to J. W. Pepper, was mentioned
for sweet peas and so was John Little for
raspberries. The Andorra Nurseries were
specially mentioned for a collection of
Phlox decussata varieties.

North Adams, Mass.— M. S. Worden
died on July 14 after an illness of four
months. His age was 43 years.

CINERARIA--CALCEOLAIIIA--PANSY

Pans^ .Totnson V Stokes' Kingly strain, comprises all the Riant .orts of ment; per packet. 25c; V4

tiiide packet. 30c; trade packet, 50c; per oz.. $5 00.
Asparagus Sprengeril, 100 seeds, 60c; per 1000 seeds. $4.00.

Write for quotations on Early Forcins Bulbs.

JOHNSON & STOKES, seedsmen, 217 and 219 Market St., Philadelphia. Pa.

• «ig:

FRESH FERN SPORES.^

3i»'

uuc ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra large package of fresh Spore^s sufficient for 3000 planti,

EMERSON O. McFADPEN. U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

CALIFORNIA

Galla Bulbs

Through our F.xchange
Sales with best Pacific
Coast growers of these
roots we are able to
deliver choice, care-
fully cured and evenly
graded roots at closest
growing prices.

FIRST SIZE. IM 10 l/i-iii.

diam., doz. 76c; 100S5.00.
SELECT lV4tol',-in.di;im.,

do/,. $1.25; 100K7.00.
EXTRA SELECT, 2 to iiW-iii

,li:un.,doz. $l..-i0; 100*9.00.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

NEW YORK:

14 Barclay St.

CH'CACO:
84-86 RandoiDH St.

Indianapolis.

JOTTINGS OF LOCAL INTEREST BY OUR
REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.— CLUB PIC-
NIC PLANNED.— MEETING OI-' THE CLUB.

The last Florists' Club meeting was
poorly attended. It was decided to
have the annual picnic at Haversticks.
The party will meet at Broadripple,
from there taking the steamer to the
grounds. Everybody wishing to attend
is requested to be at Broadripple on July
25 at 10 a. m. bringing dinner baskets.

"Billy' Langstaff is in distress because
his well known saying that he never

m NOTICE.

Bfc>3\ve are now ready to give you LOWEST
estimates for PIRST-class stocli of
Freesias, Haptisii. Callas. Romans Paper White Nar-
cissus, Hyacinths, Tulips. Van Sions, Japan
Longiflorum, Azaleas, Etc
Send lis list and we will give flgures. Address
H. H. BERGER & CO., (Est. 78) 47 Barclay St , N.Y.

FRUIT AND FLOWER PLATES

Seed Packets and Supplies ol all kinds lor
NURSERYI«EN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN

SKITD yOK. I>K.1CE LIST.
Stock Cuts, 100. per square Inch. Kn>f'"'','!,*;.,''7.,»'i
prooeeses. PrtDtlng and Lltliograplilng. Illustrated
Oat&lOKues a specialty.

VREDENBURG & CO., Rochester, N. Y.

'^L CARNATIONS

Orders hooked now [iir fall delivery.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON. Grand Haven, Mich.

SEEDS

We have still left some fresh seeds of
the following Palms in tine condition;

KENTIA FORSTERIANA, per ICOO, $4 CO; 5000 to
10,000 at *1,50; 10,000 and over at $3.00.

.Uso CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS in as.sorted
sizes. 3 lbs. to 12 lbs., at 18.00 per lOD lbs.,
while unsold.

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORM

Die Bindekunst

Einzige Special Zeitschrift (ier

Welt fur BLUMENBINDEREI.

Probenommern omsonst.
Abonnement JO M. jahrlich.

J. OLBERTZ, Bindekunst Verlag,

ERFURT, DEUTSCHLAND.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1541

NEW CROP PANSY SEED.

Vdughan's International
\1jxture.

This mixture is a CDiiibination of as niuuy st'p-
ariite colors, typos, bloudings and unique kinds
as can bo found in the world. It has been m;ide
up and sold by us for ten years, and has bfi*n
improvf^d upon every year, until now it cannot hi'
beaten. Kvery florist knows Vaughan's Interna-
tional Mixture. Price, per oz., $10.00; '^ oz.,
$1.50; trade packet, nO<-.

aiANT TRinARDEAU.— Mixed, per o/., $I.CO;
Js oz., 20c; trade packet, 10c.

CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING —Mixed, f . r oz.,
$1.00. '4 o/.., 30c: trade paeket, 10c.

VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PRIMULA HIXTURE. — This mixture is
eomposed of the most salable colors of Single Fhnvering Chinese Primulas, the
best whites, pinks aud reds, with a sprinkling of other colors, enough ti> give a
laree variety of colors, the most important shades predominating. It contains
some of the Giant sorts, som« fern leaved, some blue; also some with dark
leaves a- d stems. Packet, 350 seeds, 50c; five packets, ( 1750 seeds) $2.00;
per 1-10 oz.. $2 50.

VAUGHAN'S COLUMBIAN CINERARIAS.— This is a mixture of the finest
English French and German strains; the flowers are very large, from 7 to 9
inches in circumference and in the most brilliant colors. Per T. pkt., about 1000
seeds, 50c; 3 pkts. lor $1.25.

CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA.— Our mixture is composed of the choicest
selections of the tigered, marked, spotted i^nd variegated varieties aud we know
it will give entire satisfaction. Trade pkt. (1000 seeds), 50c.

GLOXINIA HYBRIDA. -Vaughans mixlut'-: trade pkt (1000 seeds) 50c.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII.-50C per 100; $4..=iO p<-r 1000 seeds.

Vaugtian's Giant
fixture.

'\'\\\% mixture is made up specially for those
who3<' trade demands large flowers. It contains
all the separate colors of Giant Triraardeau. the
Giant Bugnot and Gassier and other special
strains which cannot be had any olhtr way.
Price per o/ , |1.00; ^^-oz., 60e; tr;ide packet. 25c.

NOTE.

We ttill make special mixtures lor Florists who

have prefer nces in the composition

and proportion of colors

and t)pes.

RUBBER APRONS.

Realizing that a good wiiterpi-oot Apron is sometliing eviTv llorist
needs, we have had some made specially tor us, and can guarantee
same will give satisfaction. Each, $1 50; three for J4.00; dozen, $15.00;
(six at a time at dozen rate ) It to be sent by mail add aSc each, extra
for postage.

PLANT STAKES. a.Wanized wire.
prices subject to advance without notice.
No. 9 Wire Per 100 Per lOOO No. 8 Wire Per 100 Per 1000

1/2 feet

J0.65

60

70

$4.00
5.00
6 25
7.00

3'X

4

5

teet

to 95

1,25

I 8.85
11.35

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.,

1.60

14 00

3 "

80

CHICAGO,

8.3-86 RANDOLPH STREET.

VAUSHAN^S SEED STORE,

CANE STAKES.

Price in Chicago, per 100, 75c; 2M for $1.35; per 1000, $4.00.
York, 100, $1.00; 250 for $1.75; per 1000, $6.00.

NEW YORK,
14 BARCLAY STREET.

In New

NEW DAHLIASoe^

Largest and most complete collection of
new and superior varieties true to name.
Write for special prices on list of wants.
Also High Grade Mixed Dahlias and Dahlias
under Separate Colors.

W. P. PEACOCK, Atco, N. J.

"TTT/^X LUIIGS From pots, Al stock, free
V XvXiflXO from disease; Lady Camp-
bell, M. Louise and Farquhar, $2..50 per ICO, $20
per 1000.

GERAMOMS, plenty ot .S. A. Nutt and Bruanti
at $6.00 per 100; also a few mixed at same rate;
3-in. at $3.50 per 100. Mme. Saleroi, 3-iii., $3.50.

ALTERNANTHEEA, from flats, $3 per 100.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

ACALYPHA SANDERI

3'j inch pots, $8.00 per 100.

CrlinSOn RdmbiOri aneTdt ot^eW plant's
for winter forcing.

The CONARD & JONES COMPANY,

Please mention the American Fiorist when ivt iting-

CARNATIONS!

F. Dorner & Sons Co.,

^ LA FAYETTE, IND.

Phase ttir}it7 0?i thr A mc) icun Fi^n i\t ivlien re iting.

WM. MURPHY

Wholesale Carnation Grower

station F, CINCINNAII, OHIO.

A Point

Worth Knowing.

At the NEW YORK HOTEL you
are but two minutes' walk from the
Exhibition Building. Large, light
and well-ventilated rooms, one dollar
per day and upward. Popular priced
Restaurant. Special ra'es to Florists.
Write early for accommodations.

E. H. NIES, Mgr.

JOSEPH HEACOCK,

WYNCOTE. PA.

oRowER ARECA LITESCENS,

KENTIA BELMOREANA,
PHOENIX RIPICOLA.

DRACAENA INDIViSA and VINCA VARIE6ATA

Pnr 100

4-in. pot Drac:ena3 (fine stocky plants) 410.00

2!^ '■ Vinca Variegata Vines 2.50

Plants " " " from flats.. 1.50

2!4-inch Coleus. Crimson Verschaffeltii, Golden

Queen and mixed colors, $2.00 per 100.

Cash With Order or C O. 1>.

WM. A. CLARK & SON. 59 State St.. Watertown. N. Y

Edward B. Jackson,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only.

In &ny quantity, for the least money.

STAMFORD. - CONN.

...Of...

THE MURRAY HILL HOTEL

Park Ave..40lh and 4tst Sts.,

NEW YORK.

One block from Grand Central Station.

Two blocks from the S. A. F. Conven-
tion Hall.

AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN
PLAN.
Coolest Hotel in the city, at special rites
for S. A. F. Members.

Baggage transferred to and from Grand
Central iilation FREE OF CHARGE.

SMI LA A. PerlOO

I'm.' plants, 2-in. pots 1000, 18.00; 1. 00

ACDAOAGIIC) Spreugeril. 2-iiich pot 3.00

A5>f AKAbUS-; pTumosus Nanus 4.00

Primroses, July 1, Chinese, Forbesi, Oboonica,

Grandillora and Rosea 2.00

Pansy seed, large- flowering $4.00 per oz.

CASH PLE.\SE

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM

DEIiAWASE, O.

Pt£ai,e tncutioyi the Anieiica" Fl-^rist wkeft zuriting.

IN BEST
....VARIETIES

SPECIALTIES

ROSES, from a-lnoh potB.

CARNATIONS, tor all dellTerr.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

Prloe»low. Bend for int. VIOLETS.

M/OOO BROTHERS. FISHKILL. N. Y.

An advertiser feels better when he
knows he is getting direct returns for his
money. Mention the American Florist.

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The American Florist.

July

21,

The Nursery Tmiob.

AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN.

THEo J. Smith, Pres.; N. W. Uale, Vloe-Pre».
OiOBSE C. Seaoeb. Rochester. N. T.. Secy.

It is said that every section of the
country is producing an unprecedented
peach crop this season.

The consensus of opinion among nur-
serymen is that stock will be short next
season, with the possible exception of
apple trees.

Southwestern Nurserymen Organize.

Pursuant to a call made through the
press of Texas, a number of nurserymen
met at College Station during the Texas
Farmers' Congress and organized the
Texas Nurserymen's Association. E. W.
Kirkp£ trick, of McKinney, Texas, was
made president, Stanley H. Watson, of
Brenham, vice-president, and John S.
Kerr, of Sherman, secretary and treas-
urer.

The constitution and by-laws provide
that the membership shall consist of
active nurserymen throughout Texas,
Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and the
Indian Territory, and contemplates the
furthering of all the interests of the craft.
Over twenty members were enrolled
from among the leading nurserymen of
the states of Texas and Louisiana. It is
provided that all nurserymen who join
the association within sixty days shall
become charter members. The annual
membership fee is $3.

The Work of Our Association.

VReadbyJ. A. Pettigre:,\ President of the Associ-
ation of New England Park Superintendents, at
the meeting at IVoicester. Mass. .July ji, igoo.\

The tendency of the times is toward
concentration ; capital and labor, workers
in the trades and arts, professional and
scientific men, all follow the drift of the
prevailing inclination to meet for the
interchange and discussion of ideas and
theories, or to record, for mutual advan-
tage, the results of experience, thought
and experiment in their various lines.

The Association of New England Park
Superintendents, now entering its third
year, has been organized for a definite
purpose, that of raising the standard of
excellence in park work. This probably
has not been sufficiently realized by us,
and, beyond the memories of two or
three pleasant meetings, not much of
lasting importance has been done for the
welfare of the association or its object.
Let us lay off this lethargy and bestir
ourselves. The field is large; work lies
on ever/ hand; let it be taken up with
persistence and determination. Abuses
are creeping into the management of
parks; let them be attacked and over-
thrown. We may not be able to oblit-
erate all evils with which parks and park
departments are aHlicted, yet we may
eflect a partial regeneration and even
partial success will repay when taken in
connection with the opportunity our
meetings give for becoming acquainted
with brother craftsmen in their own
fields of labor.

In particularizing the work of this
association I would call attention to an
evil virhich it should be the object of the
association to attack vigorously, that of
the overcrowding of trees in park wood-
lands and plantations. This results
mostly from a fear of public criticism, or
rather, I might say, abuse, leveled at the
trained superintendent who cuts down a
tree. Many people who are perfectly

rational on most subjects, and who
would accept without question the opin-
ion of the doctor or the engineer in mat-
ters pertaining to his special profession,
are ready to criticise any attempt on the
part of the forester to better the condi-
tion of growing trees. And to this abuse
may be attributed, in a great measure,
the lamentable lack of fine tree growth
in the public parks throughout the coun-
try. This calamity, however, is not con-
fined to the parks; every street and every
square calls out for reform in respect to
the care of its trees. And this reminds
me that the planting and care of street
trees may be a matter of legitimate
interest to this society. Progressive
communities are beginning to recognize
the fact that nothing adds more beauty
to the streets than fine trees, and are
placing them under the care of the park
departments, or other authorized officers,
for protection and development. The
laws governing thesetransters are varied,
and not, so far as one can hear, entirely
satisfactory. It would seem that a law
simply giving full and indisputable
authority over the trees to a competent
body would be the most eff'ective measure.

Another form of the desecration of
public parks, which should be a subject
for our consideration and discussion, is
improper planting. Seven years ago I saw
a public square, in the center of a smoky
city, planted, in all the awful grotesque-
ness of an old craze, with geraniums,
echeverias, alternantheras and other
plants of like character, the blackness of
death covering the whole. A few days
ago i again saw this square planted in a
similar way — no change, no awakening.
In the same city I saw beds of fancy con-
ifers set in the bays of a beautiful natural
foliage line along one of the parkways.
It seemed as though the landscape gar-
dener, in an aimless way, had siezed each
open space, saying, "here is room for a
bed, I will make one," utterly spoiling
the foreground and the predominating
natural features by the forced intrusion
of trees and shrubs of variegated foliage,
or of beds of Crimson Rambler roses and
other plants properly belonging to the
garden.

In another prominent city I found lines
of shade trees newly planted along curv-
ing drives throughout a park of several
hundred acres. It is to be hoped that
good taste will prevail and cause the
removal of these trees before they attain to
any size, or the temptation to flank them
with stone curbs and sidewalks may be
too strong to be resisted. Another

instance, and I have dene. In the most
beautiful park in the Empire City I found
an island planted with scarlet geraniums,
where they disputed possession with a
few trees and shrubs. Surely, here is a
field for work, and work which will
repay in the elevation of our profession.

Much can be done by this association
in preserving public parks from desecra-
tion by those who have schemes for turn-
ing a penny by the introduction of vari-
ous devices, ranging from observation
towers or merry-go-rounds, to peanut
stands. The petitioners for such conces-
sions usually pose as philanthropists and
in thisguiseare well calculated to deceive.

Another evil, against which the weight
of this society's infiuence should be
thrown, is that of the introduction of
politics into park management. This
abuse is steadily growing, and is a dan-
gerous one. Positions of importance in
connection with the welfare of parks are
being absorbed by men who have no fit-
ness for the work, and whose qualifica-
tions are only valuable in ward politics.
Under the politician's creed, "To the
victor belongs the spoils," tenure of office
is insecure and oflers no inducement to
young men to educate themselves for
park work. Many other lines of action
will suggest themselves as the work pro-
gresses; for the present those above noted
will perhaps suffice.

As a means of communication and a
medium for the expression of the ideas
and experiences of the members of this
association, I would suggest the circula-
tion, monthly, of a recording bulletin,
passing from member to member for con-
tributions or perusal, and returning
in reverse order to the secretary. It
is quite possible that many contributions
could be culled from the bulletin which
would be valuable from an educational
point of view, and would be readily pub-
lished by horticultural journals and city
newspapers. The bulletin would serve
to draw the members into closer fellow-
ship and acquaintance, and help to
heighten their interest in the work of the
association.

Bay City, Mich.— Joseph C. Gooding
has filed a petition in bankruptcy in the
United States court at Toledo, scheduling
liabilities slightly exceeding $2,000. The
assets, entirely personal property, well
handled will exceed this sum and S. A.
Court, Mr. Gooding's attorney, expects
to make arrangements whereby his client
can continue.

Choicest Fruit and Ornamental Trees.

Shruhs. Plants, hulbs, Seeds. 40 Acres Hardy Roses. 44 Greenhouses
of Palms, Everblooming Roses, Ficus, Ferns, Etc. Correspondence
solicited. Catalogue Free. 47 Years. 1000 Acres.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, O.

/^SendloTHEMOON

('^'\ Company

> For (Trees, Shrubs, Vines,
Your I and Small Fruits.

Descriptive lllnstrnted Catalogue Free.
THE WM. H. MOON CO.,
. Morrisville, Pa.

VEGETABLE PLANTS.

Pit 1000

TABBAGE. I'liit jliitch and others $1.00

CaULIFLOWER. 11. Early Suowball 1.50

PEPPERS IJullnnse Rubv KiiiK 1.50

BRUSSELS Sprouts 1.00

All Fine, Large Plants, Ready to Plant Out.

J. C. SCHMIDT, - Bristol, Pa.

:Fow f^all X^eli-v-c

FIELD GROWN ROSES, CLEMATIS,

Ornamental Shrubs, Twining Shrubs, Etc.

Newark,
NEW YORK.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO.,

J Au?ttin Sliaw will b» la Omaha. Kansas < liy
ai-tl St. ir ul8 this week. Mall will tii^ti uim at gei--
erai delivery. St l.,oul3. Mo

Large Elms.

rt C tine specimen Elm trees 6 to 9-inch
^O caliper, 25 to 40 feet high, with well
developed heads. Have been several times
transplanted and will lift with excellent
roots and balls of earth. Send for price list.

SAMUEL C. MOON, "°'"'&,^co.,. PA.

Please mrntion the Anterican Fiorii,( u'/ien unting.

rgoo.

J HE AMERICAN fLORIST.

1543

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.,

Wholesale Commission Florists.

WRITE FOR SPECIAL QUOTATIONS ON
WIRE WORK DURING SUMMER MONTHS.

42 »xicl -3b-4 K. I«£ai-icloli3tx St.,
OMICA.GO.

LAKEVI[W ROS[ GARDENS, headquarters for

Cut Flowers.

Wholesale Growers,

LONG DISTANCE PHONE.

JAMESTOWN. N. Y.

Chrysanthemums.

Now l8 the time to plant tbem. We offer extra
tine. vlKorous plants from 2 and 2M.-ln. pnt«.
Everybody llbes them. They are so strooK and
healthy that they surprise all of our new cus-
tomers; our old customers, of course, always
know what to expect, but even they occaelon-
atly tell us that our stock is eetttnf; better all
the time. Following Is a partial list:

EARLY. rer lOO

Ivory 13.00

M. Hendnrbon .... 3.00

Geo. S. Kalb 3.00

Merry Monarch . . . 3.00

Willowbrook 4.00

M. de Montmort... 3.00
Mrs. J. Whilldin.. 3.00

John K. Shaw 5.00

Golden Trophy.... 3 00
Glory of the PaciHc 3.00

MIDSEASON. Per 100
Major Bonnaffon. . 13.00

Wm. Simpson 3.00

V. Morel 3.00

G. W. Childs 4.00

H. W. Longfellow 3.no
Mrs. Murdock .... 3.00
Mrs. T. L. Park... 6.00

Black Hawk 4.00

Mrs. C. H. Pierce. 3.00
Mrs. H. Robinson. 3.00

Miveus 3.00

LATE. Per 100

Napoya (i.OO

Xeno 6.00

Adula 3.00

Harry Balslev .... 3 00
Mrs. Baer 8 00

LATE. Per 100

Mrs. J. Jones $4 00

Liberty 4.00

Merry Xmas 4.00

Autumn Glorv.... 3.00

E. Dailledouze.... 4.00

Golden Weddins;.. 4.00

In addition to the above we have a large list of new and

other leading standard sorts. Bend for complete list.

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Hd.

BUY NOW

PROPAGATING STOCK for Next Year.

In. pots Doz. 100
New Hibiscus, Peachblow, double

pink flowers 2H 81.00 «8.00

New A^eratum, Stella Gurney,

dwarf blue 2H -75 5.00

New Salvia, St. Louis, extra large

flower spikes 2Vi .75 5.00

New Silver - Leaved Geranium,

Wm. Langguth. dbl. red flower. 2H 1-50 10.00

AcalvphaSanderi (chenille plant) 3 1.00 6.0O

New Rose, Evurtjreen Gi'm,strong,2 1 .00 8.00

New Rambler Rose. Helene 2^2 1.00 8.00

BOSTON FERNS. We have the largest
:ind finest stot^k in the West. All well-thrown,
bushy plants in all sizes. Write for prices.

Vaugiian's Seed Store,

CHICAGO,

84-S6 Randolph 3t.

NEW YORK,

14 Barclay St.

Begonia Rex,

EXTRA FINE STOCK
■^ IN GOOD ASSORTMENT,

From 2yi-\n. pots, ready for 4's, $6 per iCO.

Asparagus Sprengcrii and

Asparagus Tenuissimus,

Strong, from 2y^-in. pots, |3.00 per 100.
NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian. Mich.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS ''^''-

Extrji tine stock

for Shipment

from W"n. pots' ?i\ 100, $5.00; PeF 1000, $40,00.

Also a grand stock of C«iive:»E F'leiAmivA. r'lvA.T'aT^, from
selected large flowering strains, KE \DY NOW.

Seperate colors, semi-double flowers, 2^-in. pots.

Seperate colors, single flowers 2^ " "

All colors mixed 2J4 " " .,

Per 100
...$5.00
... 4.00
... 3.50

Per 1000

J40.00

35.00

30.00

Terms Cash with order or satisfactory reference. Address

S. ALFRED BAUR.

SuocesBor to
Henry A. NlemevT,

ERIE, PA.

SE^E>r>s.

CHINESE PRIMROSE.

Finest large flowering fringed, single and double, fifteen varieties, mixed, 500 seeJs, $1.00; y, pkt., 50c.
(iiinese Primrose plants ready in August; of the verv finest varieties; singles. $2.00 per 100-
doubles, $3.50 per 100.

PRIMULA OBCONICA GRAND. HYBRIDA.
The very finest of the improved Hvbrid Obconicas, large flowering and choice colors, truly "rand

lOCO seeds, 50c.

CINERARIA CRAND. NANA.

The finest large-flowering dwarf varieties, very showy, in choicest mixture; lODO seeds, 50c.

PANSV, FINEST CIANTS.

The finest large-flowering varieties to be had, best colors and strong growing, mixed; 3500 seeds, $1.00.

A packet of the beautiful new dwarf Forget-me-not "Blue Beauty" added to every order. '

THE HOMB OF
PRIMROSES.

JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.

Choice Pot Plants, Ic Each

We wish to give our (.'ustomers the ben-
elitof very low prices for a short lime.

Qeraniums, the choicest, most desirable varie-
ties t<: be had, true to name, Bruanti (best semi-
double scarlet). S. A. Nuct, Athlete, White Swan,
La Favorite. Mrs. J. M. Garr (best sinple white),
Beaute Poitevine, American Wonder, Mrs. K. G.
Hill, Mrae. Bruant and others. $2 00 per 100. strong
2i4-in.; Rose Geraniums and Mme. Salleroi, Ic
each, stronj:; 3-in.

Petunias, double fringed, in full bloom, Hen-
derson's and Dreer's latest superb sets, strong 2-in.
Iceach; really worth $l.iX)per doz.

Fuchsias, choicest horts, strong 2-in.. $1.50 per
100: line4-in., full bloom, at 6c; :}!^ .ind 3-in.at3c.

Coleus. elegant named varieties, all beauties,
Ic each, strong 2 and 2l4-in.

Ageratum, " Princess Pauline (latest blue),
strong 2-iD., Ic.

5alvlas, Ic.

Asters, Giant Comet (true) in pure white
and lavender, pink and white, strong 2-in., Ic.
Plant in bench, they'll pay.

Roses, fancy extra select Brides, Perles and
Maids, 3-in., 4c; the same in 2'2-in. pots, includ-
ing Meteor. 3c; Kaiserin. Wootton, (Golden Gate,
Belle Siebrecht, strong *2'/2-in., 4c.

Smilax. extra strong, 2-in., as fine as you could
wish, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per lOOO.
Cash With Order.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Sprlngflsid, IN.

1500 N. Cordata Gompacta,

In 2-in. Pots, Strong Plants, at
$3.00 per Hundred.

Also Strong Plants from Bench, at
$2.00 per Hundred.

CHAS. SCHWEIGERT, Niles Center, IIL

Imperial Violets,

Longest stem., largest flowers, darkest in color
Al stock, line large plants, to. 00 per 100, $15.00 per
1000.

M. LOUISE, LADY CAMPBELL,

orlP20.00 per 1000.
Ca8H With Ordeii, Plea^^e.

$2.50 per iCO,

VAN AKEN BROS., Coldwator,Mich.

TJiat Can't He Had Elsewhere.

Such as New Kalanchoe Flammea. New IncarTllIeaa.
New Campanula Mlrabilis, New Buddlelas. New Deut-
zlas, Mr Peter Barrs New White lupin The Grand
New Salvia Glory of Stuttgart. The EdelwelsB In
bloom. New Ruelllas, New tllbl^cus. New BeKonlae,
New Cannas. 200 New Dihllae. New Treasure Vine,
New Shamrock Pea Send forCatalcKueof Novelties.
Always Id quantity— ABpira^as Sprengeri, Boston
Fern. Baby Primrose. Edelweiss, Fern Balis, at low-
est prices.
A. BLANC & CO.. Philadelphia, Fa.

If You Have Stock To Sell...

the best way to make that fact known to the trade is by regular
advertising in TPI^A • r~*t • ^

Give It a trial. ... I he AiTierican Florist.

1544

The American Florist.

J Illy 21,

Our pasTiMBB

Announcements of coming contests or other
events of interest to our bowling, shooting and
oyoling 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.

At New York.
The following averages were made
Monday, July 16i

OMara 155 Roehrs 137

Thielman 155 Burns 118

Mand.i 13fi

The next practice will De on Monday
afternoon, July 23.

At St. Louis.

The following is the record of the
practice roll Monday evening, July 9:

Player 1st 2d 3d 4th 5t,h 6th Av

Kuhn.. 124 167 202 200 177 176 174

WebtT 171 173 147 153 161

lieyer 154 154

Beneke 169 164 144 116 150 151 149

Youn" 143 158 103 147 lOlJ 143

M.

At Chicago.

The following is the record of the games
on Friday, July 13:

Player 1st 2d 3d 4th Av

Geo. Asmus 189 165 178 180 178

Chas. Balluff 131 153 178 150 152

E F. Winterson 151 128 169 149

.lohn Degnan 152 152 140 148

P. J. Hauswirth 169 139 118 142

,1.S. Wilson 153 117 158 142

G.L Giant 157 125 141

Walter Kr-itling 166 118 137 140

Fred. Stollery 148 155 112 138

At Omaha.
The bowlers made the following scores
on the evening of June 12:

Player 1st 2d 3d Av

J F.Wilco.N 173 149 168 160

J.J. He»8 182 167 145 158

W. Davey 161 165 118 168

G. Swobcda 160 145 132 140

P. Floth 143 135 133 137

J. Hadkinson 125 140 143 136

L.Henderson 124 H3 150 135

P.Paulsen 124 126 147 133

S.Faulkner 125 130 120 125

F. Sahan 115 130 109 115

W.Faulkner 123 103 105 110

Grippe,

At Boston.

A session of the bowling contingent
was held on Monday evening July 0,
but the very sultry weather prevented a
large attendance. Scores made were as
follows:

Player 1st 2d 3d 4th 6th

F.J. Norton 106 132 101 132 115

E.J.Welch 139 127 109 115

Sutherland 106 149 96 139 149

Martin 1-15 103 1:.'4

Ewell 101 88 111

Cotter 102 88

The following scores were hatched out
Monday evening, July lG,at the bowling
alleys. They make as irregular a line as
a company of raw recruits, but when
convention time comes and the necessary
weeding out and steadying up has been
attended to we think we shall have a
team that will; at least, not come in at
the bottom of the list.

Pl:iyev 1st 2d 3d ,5th

F.J.Norton 127 li)5 176 111

Cotter 90 116 120 130

Stewart 112 87 1.52

Ingram 123 1.56 117 113

Love 106 123 159 131

Minton 63 73 114 103

Rough Ill 98 148 103

Sutherland 122 167 153 148

Martin 115 113 124

Ewell 74 121

At Detroit.
The following are the scores made in
the practice game July 16:

Player 1st 2d 3d 41 h Av

Snhribner 1"8 178

Breitmeyer 152 159 174 136 155

I'antke." 151 176 146 141 1.54

Fl.nverday 133 171 152

Wi.tson.. 143 153 159 151

Bpard 126 119 173 116 141

Holznagle 128 150 146 137 140

Sullivan 146 132 125 131

U.,vis 134 109 135 12H

Brown 131 US 122

DeBeul 76 108 92

Kalbe 79 90 84

At Flatbush.

Thursday evening, July 12,sawagreat
time on the Flatbush bowling alleys.
New York came over; she saw but she
didn't conquer, as the following scores
will show. The opposing aggregations
were captained by the two Pats and
when the fragments were gathered
together it was found that "Mr. Pat.
Riley, of whom they speak highly," was
the better man — on his own alleys.

FLATIU'SH.

Player 1st 3(1 3il

Rilcy"(Hon.) 161 148 169

Schmutz (long) 156 129 148

A. Zeller (thin) 143 169 151

Mellis (old) 151 140 167

E. Dailledouze (safe) 146 166 137

Total 747 752 772

MEW YORK.

Player Ist. 2d :M

G'Mara(Hon.) 157 140 125

Burns (short) 139 118 129

Donaldson (thick) 200 131 186

J. Manda (young) 122 145 178

T. Roehrs (wealthy) 137 128 151

Total 755 662 769

There were, as usual, a bunch of
"scrubs" present. They accomplished
the following and are still alive:
Player 1st 2d Player 1st 2d

Prosscr 138 140 Thennis 135 123

P. Daillidouze..l59 112 Papa Zeller 80 120

Wocer 125 91 Donian 112 139

H. Dailledouz.'. 98 91 Langjahr 89 99

« • »

Detroit.

SHORT SUPPLY TO MEET A HEAVY FDNERAL
DEMAND.— PLANS FOR THE CONVENTION
TRIP. — INDIGNATION AT CREPE CHASING.

The past three weeks have been marked
by a great scarcity of roses and only a
meager supply of carnations to meet
what was really an extraordinary
demand for the summer season, funerals
requiring much stock. No asters have
yet appeared and carnations are heavily
drawn upon, the ijuality becoming poorer
as thesummerseason advances. Beauties
are called tor daily, but from all sources
the supply is limited and the quality poor.
Sweet peas are now abundant and meet
with fair demand.

A party of about thirty vvill go from
here to the convention, and it is believed
that others from points throughout the
state will join our delegation, increasing
the totalto probably fifty. The presi-
dent of ourclubhasappointed Geo. Rack-
ham to make all the arrangements for
the trip, including hotel accommodations.
At present it appears likely that the route
will be via the Michigan Central and
New York Central, leaving Detroit Sun-
day, July 19, at about 4 p. m., arriving
at Albany Monday morning, thence
taking the delightful daylight trip by
boat down the Hudson, arriving at New
York the same evening. A rate of one
and one-third fare on the certificate plan
is the best yet offered, but the Michigan
Central will assign our party a special
car, or two if necessary.

Our club meeting Wednesday evening
was a spirited one, occasioned by

sweeping denunciations of the crepe
chaser who at present infests our town.
He hails from the Forest City and
represents a local florist here who is not
a member of our club and is consequently
beyond the sphere of its wholesome
influence. It was pointed out that in
other cities where the odious business was
practiced it resulted in time in greatly
reducing the popular demand for flowers
for such occasions, thus to a great extent
destroying the most lucrative branch of
our business. This solicitor has already
met with some warm receptions where
he attempted to get orders from grief-
stricken families, and it is to be hoped
he will receive enough of such treatment
to prompt him to desist from further
operations here. J. F. S.

New Orleans.

THIRD OUTING OF THE HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY AT GRAND ISLE. — THE PARTICI-
PANTS.

For the third year in succession the
New Orleans Horticultural Society went
to Grand Isle, in the Gulf of Mexico, for
its annual outing. Grand Isle is certainly
beautiful. The committee in charge of
the outing was Paul .\bele, Joe Schindler
and M. M. Lapouyade. The society is
thirty- five strong but only nineteen mem-
bers were present, namely, E. Valdejo,
Paul Abele, Otto Abele, Chas.Ebele, C.W.
Eichling, F. Faessel, M Huber, M. M de
Lapouyade, J. H. Menard, Dan. Neu-
sham, C. R. Panter, H. Papworth,
Joe Schindler, J. A. Shalk, R. Steckler,
John St. Marc, Richard Eichling, P. A.
Chopin and Geo. Mahn. There were also
a few guests, but giving the privilege to
outside persons to join the excursion will
have to be looked after with more care
in future.

The weather has been very rainy and
everything is growing fast. We are
quite busy with outside work, but
plant and flower business is rather still
just now. M. M. L.

Buffalo.

STEPS TO SECURE NEXT YEAR'S CONVEN-
TION.— MOELLER SELLS HIS PLACE —
TRADE ijrlET.

An informal meeting was held at the
office of I). B. Long on July 13 for the
discussion of ways and means of secur-
ing the S. A. F. meeting of 1901. Noth-
ing definite was decided upon but a
formal invitation will probably be
extended the society at the next club
meeting.

R. Moeller is cutting some very fine
centaurea and Adams has been making
a run on this material for boutonnieres,
for which they are excellent. Mr. Moel-
ler has sold his property at Woodlawn
to the Lackawanna Steel Company and
will vacate in the fall.

Trade is quiet and we are all sitting
around with our hands folded. The only
excitement is that occasioned by the
activities of such indefatigable order
chasers as Arnold Ringier, Harry Bals-
ley and "Billy" Boas.

W. A. Adams and Mrs. Adams are
visiting at Cleveland this week. W. A.

Utica, N. Y.— L. p. Seaton has gone to
Buffalo to work in the horticultural
department of the Pan-American Expo-
sition.

Springfield, Mass.— The florists of
this city have agreed to make Wednes-
day afternoons during July and August
half holidays, closing on those days at 1
p. m.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1545

Roses for Florists 40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORGING ROSES.

OUR Rose Plants are all grown for the
trade. We do not jjrow cut flowers.
Such plants, we claim, arc well woith more
money than ordinary surplus stock.

Our Roses are all shilted from 2-inch

pots and equal to most stock usually sold

asJ-inch. 2;^-in., iyi-in.,

per 100 per 100

American Beauty f6.oo *i2.oo

Brides 3 00 s.oo

Bridesmaids 3. CO SOO

Perles 3.50 9 CO

Kaiserin 4.00 lOOO

Meteor 3.00 7.00

Wootton 5.00

Golden Gate, 2-in 3.00

Sunset 4.00 lo.oo

Bedding Roses, in 2-in. pots, strong stock,
in variety, $2.50 per ICO, $20 per 1000.

Vaughan's Seed Store,

CHICAGO,

84-86 Randolph St.

NEW YORK,

14 Barclay 5t.

i From 3fi and 3-in. pots,
I Per 100, 13.00; 1000, J25.00.

METEOR

BRIDESMAID

BRIDE

LA FRANCE

PERLES '

AMERICAN BEAUTY, S-lnch pots, per lOO,
$?>,0i); per lOOO, I45.0U.

AMERICAN BEAUTY and LA FRANCE,

bush'S headed in open ground, per
100, $2.50; per 1000, 120.00.

The above is all clean, strong stock, ready
for planting, no better to be had.

GEORGE REINBERG,

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

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♦

P/t'asc vituhvti tite A merica n Florist when writ'uig

To Clear the Benches

ROSES. 3-iu., at J3.00 per 100. 400 Maids, 2f(0

Gates, 125 Wootton^, 125 White LaFrance, 50

Kaiserin.
ROSES, 2'4-in. and second size 3-in. at $2.00 per

100. 300 Maids, 250 Gat-s, 200 Perles, lOU

Kaiserins, 75 Carnots, 50 Woottons, .50 White

Lab^'rance.
ICO ADIAMUM CUNEATUM, 4. 5 and 6-in. pots,

rtne. I'he lot for.mO.OJ.
50 SELAGIIVElLA EMILIANA, 2'4in., ready tor a

shift, at 4c each.

Cash With Order.

JOS. E. BONSALL, Salam, Ohio.

CHRIS. HANSEN, St. Paul, Minn., can fill
ymir_onlers_|or Cut_Flowers ajways on time.

WOOTTON,

GRAFTED BRIDES. IVIAIDS. A No.!

Grafted Brides and Maids 4-

2V4

Meteors 4

3

2i4

Perles and Sunsets 4

•Smilax 3

Per 100
in. pots, $15,00
9.00
8.00
8,00
4.U0
8,00
6 00
3,00

FLORISTS***^*

IF you have made any change in your firm
name or address, please send us your
corrected business card so that you may be
properly listed in next year's edition of our
directory. Send also particulars of any
additions you may have made to your estab-
iishment, either greenhouses or land.

.AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago.

GOLDEN GATE,

READY FOR
IMMEDIATE
PLANTING.
Fully e<)ual to those sent out the laotelKlit years. tirst-CIa-fH and perfectly liealthv In every respect.
Only selected Krowtn from flowerInK sliools used In propaKattoK.
LA FRANCE, AMERICAN BEAUTY,

;; Inch puts $s ro per 100 (Inch poiH. %yi ixi per 1(1(1.
METEOR. KAISERIN. SAFRANO, BRIDESMAID, BON 8ILENE,

MERMET, PERLES. MAID OF HONOR. MME. HOSTE, BRIDE.

li-lnch pots, r: 00 per 100. 4-lncli pots, JIU 00 per 100.
GRAFTED ROSES-Maid of Honor, Golden Gate, :i^-Inch pots, {15.00 per 100.

AflERICAN BEAUTY, four-inch, selected, $15.00 per 100. LIBEKTV, four inch, $75,00 per ICO.
MAID, BKlUe, PERLK, 3i/,-inch,»H0O; 4-inch, $10,00. Als,, SUNSET, MEr»-OR, MORGAN, MER-
MPT, LarRANCE. NImMETOS, KAISERIN, aOLDEN <iATB. MAID OF hONOK, ORAFTED
BRIDE, $20.00 per lOO, l.irge 4 in. A&PARaQUS PLUHOSUS, all si/ci, MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS,
S.MILAX. A. S. MacBEAN, LAKEWOOD. N. J.

,,«>.<l.,l>.lt,.l..l.,l. il..l,.lt <I.J..It,il,.l..lt,.K.It il.,l,.ll >l..l. It..l,.

7,000 «^ y< ^ fe^ %^ \
\ SURPLUS ROSES \

Vigorous and healthy clean stock,
from selected wood, grown in
bright sunlight and 'nil air;3'>-iD. j
pots. Price $6 00 per tOO

Varieties: Hoste, Perle, Sunset,
Bride, Maid, Meteor, Golden Gate,
Gontier.

j P. R. QUINLAN AND CO., \
\ SYRACUSE, NEW YORK. \

i^'U M"l''l' 'l"l» II 'l"l' <l'l"li ir'l'll ")"l»tt M"l» tP'T'M M'«l'"^

XXX STOCK

For Immediate Shipments.

CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM-

Finest strain in the world. Now ready to
ship; a splendid stock of plants in four true
colors, red, white, pink, and white with car-
mine eye, from 2^-inch pots, $5. CO per 100:
$40.00 per 1000. 250 at the 1000 rate.

CINERARIA HYBRIDA MAXIMA GRANDIFLORA and
Maxima GranHiflora Nana, strain superb in
every ^vay, from flats, transplanted, $1.75 per
10O: $15.00 per 1000. 250 at the 1000 rate.

ALL STOCK GUARANTEED A No. I.

PiUL MADER, East Stroudsb'jrg. Pa.

I ASSORTED TERNS,

3 In Mats, ready for potting, .$.'.00 per Hat.

I BOSTON TERNS,

3 Readv for 3-in. pots, $6,00 per 100; 4-in..

S liliJ.OO per 100; 5-6-in.. $20.00 .$25.00 per 100,

5 Alsn fine plants in 5 H-in. pots, now ready

5 for a shift. In pans or large pots, $3.5 00 per

5 100, $4 50 per doz. This is exceptionally

^ good value.

3 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 3-in., extra

5 liin' $8.00 per 100.

5 Asparagus Sprang lii 2-in., $6 00 pi-r 100.

3! Kentia Belmor.ana. 2' .-in. pots, $10,00 per

5 lUO. 4-inch. $40.00 per 100. Large plants,

5 $1..50, $1."5, $2.00, $2..50, $3 00, up to $.=).00.

5 Send for Particulars.

I BOBBINK & ATKINS

i RUTHERrORD, IM. J.

r~j f^ ^ r^ ^ Strong and Healthy,

|^^^^£^^5 From 3'/j-in. pots.

$5 PER 100.

Perles, Brides and Maids.

H. E. WILSON, 134 Hsyward Pk.,

Rochester, N. Y.

It \b good business policy ^ ^ .£
to mention the tp'tp'tp'

....American Florist

when vou write to an advertiser.

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ELECTROS

For Catalogue Purposes.

\ E have a large assortment of strictly
high-class halftones of which we
can supply electros suitable for cata-
logue illustration. If you need
anything in this way, state your requirements
and we will submit proofs of the illustrations
in stock. Our collection includes the leading

ANNUALS POT PLANTS

BIENNIALS FLORISTS' PLOWERS

HARDY PERENNIALS TREES AND SHRUBS

Also PARK AND GARDEN SCENERY.

♦

PRICE FOR CASH ONLY 15 CENTS PER SOUARE INCH_

The American Florist Co.

324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL.

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1546

The American Florist.

July 21,

Cleveland.

HAIL DOES SLIGHT DAMAGE OVER A WIDE
AREA. — EARLY CLOSING MOVEMENT
BLOCKED. — VARIOUS JOTTINGS.

We have been visited by a hail storm
which did a varying amount of damage
in different parts of the city. The most
remarkable feature of it was the wide
area over which it was distributed. It
extended from Glenville, in the extreme
east of the city, where Fred. Aul was
probably the worst sufferer, as far west
as Rockport, a distance of perhaps ten or
twelve miles, while florists as far from
the lake as Newburg, six miles south
from Glenville, suffered some loss. Many
establishments, however, suflered no
damage whatever. Mr. Aul estimates
his loss at about $300 and aside from this
case, the damage seldom exceeded 200 or
300 lights and was usually less. The
breakage was largely confined to single
thick glass.

Some of the retail stores have been try-
ing to inaugurate an early closing move-
ment for the summer months, but the
fact that one or two hang back seems
likely to bring the plan to naught. It is
unfortunate that the idea should not be
carried through, as it has betn found
highly satisfactory in former seasons.
Not a cent is made by keeping open even-
ings during July, August and September.

J. M. Gasser has leased his store room
at 101 Euclid avenue for a term of years
and has moved, bag and baggage, one or
two doors further west.

Casper Aul has a new greenhouse
about ready for glazing at his place on
Lee avenue.

A. Graham & Son are adding one house
to their range, to be used for carnations.

Bate Bros, are progressing with the
moving of their greenhouses to the new
location which they have leased north of
Euclid avenue in East Cleveland. A.

^ Per 100 Per 1000 |

^ Am Ri>;)fiti/ 212 inch pots $5.00 $45.00 t

I /llll. Dt/QUlj; 3 " " 6 00 55.00 t

I Kaiserin, 2y2-inch pots 3 00 25.00 ^

a " 3 " " 4 00 35.00 fe

a Oolden Gate, 21/2-inch pots 4 00 35.00 t

3 Bridesmaid, Perle, Meteor, 2V2-inch pots 3.00 25.00 E

a " " " 3 " " 4.00 35.00 fe

Champaign, III.— At the University of
Illinois they are adding two wings, each
18x30, to thegreenhouse, affording much
needed room.

A Rose
Bargain.

We offer the following price
inducement to clear the bal-
ance of our stock at once :

5000 METEORS, Extra ane;

4000 BRIDES, "■"u^suT.rade

All 2 ^-inch Stock, $20 per 1000,
$l}5 for the lot. Speak quick
if you want them all.

J. A. BUDLONQ,

37.39 Randolph St.,
CHICAbO

TO CLOSE OUT.

603 'merican Biauties 2!4-in., J5 00 per 100, or

$20.00 for the SCO.
2000 Kaispriu. 2Cr(l Golden Giite, 2000 Bridesmaid,

1000 Meteor, 500 Garrett, SCO Itride, 500 Perle,

600 Mennet, 3 and 3!4-in., $3. CO per 100, or

J25.00 per 1000.
These are Floe Planln. C»8li With Order.

MRS. J. W. CROUCH, Chattanooga, Tenn.

PETER REINBERG

51 Wabash Ave.,
p CHICAGO.

j^rnmnmTmTmrnnmnTTTmTTmmTmTTmmTmmTTmTTmmmTTmTTmmmTTmmTns

FORCING ROSES

THS IS NOT SURPLUS STOCK, IT HAS BEEN GROWN ESPECIALLY FOR WINTER BLOOMING, AND
WILL GIVE SATISFACTION TO THE MOST CRITICAL BUYERS.

Per 100

AMERICAN BEAUTY 3-in $7.00

BRIDE 3-in 4.00

BRIDE 4-in 6.00

BR DESMAID 2H-in 3.00

BRIDESMAID 4-in 6.00

I'ERLES 3-in 4.00

M ETEOR iVt-m 3.00

Per 100

MME. C. TESTOUT 2'/s-in |3.00

GOLDEN GATE 2H-in 3.00

GOLDEN GA'l'E 3-in 4.00

MAID OP HONOR 2H-in 3.0O

MAID OP HONOR 3-in 4.00

SOUV. DE WOOTTON 3-in 4 00

Also a fine stock of Maidenhair Ferns. Adlantum Cuneatum, 3-in., 7do per doz. , $5 per 100.
Terms: CASH WITH ORDKR. Address

forest City Oreenhouses. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD. IlL.

2!^-inoh.
Per lOU Per lOOO
Brides $3.00 82S.00

3-inch.
Per 100 Per 1000
$5.00 $15.00

Waids - 3 00 25.00

Cloth. Soupert.. 3.00 25.00

Meteor 3.00 25.00

Am. Beauty

5.00 45.00
5.00 45.00
8.00 75.00

Mixed Jardinier Ferns, mostly

pteris varieties

Asparagus Sprengetii, 2V4-in

Plumosus. "

Adianlum Farleyense, fine stock, 6-

Per 100 Per lOOO

$3.00 $25.00
, 4.00 35.00
. 6.00 55.00
in. pots, 50c each
Per 100
* 4 no

Dracaena Terminalis, 4-iuch 15.00

Phoenix Canariensis, elegant stock, 4^4 to 5-

iach 20.00

Chamserops Excelsa, 5-itich

25. fO

20.00

J. B. HEI55,

DAYTON. O.

Maids, Brides and Partes

10,000 strong, healthy plants, in perfect

condition to plant. No finer

stock on the market.

O^inotk S1;oolx:. Per lOO Per 1000

BRIDES $4 00 $35.00

MAIDS 4 00 35.00

. PERLES, extra line 6.00 50.00

aH^inoJ:! Stool*:.

BRIDES 3.00 25.00

MAIDS' 3 00 25. CO

PERLES 4.50 40.00

METEORS 2 50

Samples sent if stamps for postage Rccompany
request. This stoek is wonh more money than
we ask for it, and will give you satisfaction.

W. H. GULLE1T & SONS, Lincoln. Illinois.

CRIMSON CLOVER SEED, growers' prices.
ELERY PLANTS TJjfioa
ABBAOE and Potted Strawberry Plants.

Circular free. Slatmaker A Son, Dover, Del.

Here b what
I have left in
Roses. If you want them, all or part, write:

1000 METEORS, 2% and 3-inch,
2000 MAIDS, 21/2 and 2-inch,
1000 PERLES, 2J2'-inch,
800 LA FRANCE, 2>^-inch,
300 KAISERINS, 2-infh,
200 BELLE SIEBRECHT, 2>^-inch.
4C0 BEAUTIES, 2^ and 3-inch.
Make your wants known. Don't forget BOSTON

FERNS. 5-inch.
23 Greenhouses. 60,000 Feet of Glass.

GEO. A. KUHL,

» PEKIN, ILL.

THE VERY FINEST STOcK OF

IVORY'MUMS

StS.OO per 100, $17.50 per 1000.

2500 ready in prime condition for this aul next
week's plants. 2000 for lat^r planting. Your
money back if not AI.

HENRY CICnnOlZ, Florist, Waynesboro, Pa.

Rose Plants.

Per 100 Per 1000
...$5.00 $10.00

METEOR. 3!^-inch pots.

Potted ami repotted four times. These plants'
are vigorous and unusually fine. Packed to safely
ship anv distance.

BRANT & NOE, Forest Glen, Chicago, III.

Clean, Healthy

f lauts.
from 3-in. Fots.

Perle. Sunset. Wootton. Meteor. Albany, Kaiserin
and LaFrance. .$6.00 per 100.

Bride Maid and 'olden Gale, $4.00 per 100.

Perle, Wootton. Bride, Maid and Golden Gate from
2-inch pots, %-i 50 per 100.

Terms Cash.

JOSEPH HEINL. JACKSONVILLE, III.

Always

mention the American Flor-
ist vrhen you order stock..^

'poo. The American Florist. 1547

The American Florist Company's

TRADE DIRECTORY

IS THE OMY PIBLICATION WHICH GIVES

Complete lists of the Florists, Nurserymen

and Seedsmen of the United States and

Canada, corrected annually and

arranged both alphabeti=

cally and by states

and towns.

NEW FEATURES

Added in the edition for 1900 are lists of the gardeners or

superintendents of private estates, experiment station

horticulturists, landscape architects and

horticultural supply concerns.

THIS INDISPENSABLE VOLUME OF 387 PAGES, BOUND <t^ ^^
IN BOARDS, IS DELIVERED POSTPAID ON RECEIPT OF •P^.OU.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A.

1548

The American Florist.

July 21,

Baltimore.

SCARCITY OF STOCK TO MEET BXISTING
DEMANDS.— DROUGHT AND HEAT INIURE
STOCK.— SCHULER HOME FOR A VISIT.
—CONVENTION MATTERS.

Flowers were never so scarce at this
season. Good roses and carnations are
unobtainable and the medium qualities
are scarce. It may be owing to the
drought, or to the excessive heat, lor at
several places in the county the thermome-
ter is climbing above 100° every day,
and all plants not shaded and heavily
watered dwindle and die. Whatever the
reason, flowers of all kinds are in demand
exceeding the supply. Apparently we
are not the only ones, for you may see a
gentleman from a neighboring city at
the Exchange every day or two buying
flowers for a short market, which used
to be one ot our chief sources of supply
when in need.

Much talking is going on about the
S. A. F. convention, and the prospect is
good for a large delegation. The follow-
ing have already announced positively
that they will attend: Messrs. Vincent,
Seybold, Burger, Moss, R. Halliday,
Richmond, Seidewitz and Bauer. There
are a dozen or two more who hope to be
of the party.

Mrs. Mary J. Thomas has started for
the Paris Exposition. As she intends
taking a tour through the British Isles
before returning, it will probably be
autumn before she reaches Baltimore
again.

Hans Schuler, son of Mrs. Otto Schuler,
is spending two months at home. He is
as vivacious and chatty as ever, and a
conversation with him is next best to a
visit to Paris. His statue of Victory,
which secured him theReinhardt scholar-
ship, has been highly praised by Parisian
artists, and Baltimore florists may well
feel elated over the high distinction that
has been achieved by one of the most
modest and unassuming of their num-
ber. Mack.

BEGONIA 6L0IRE DE LORRAINE

Plants from 2-inch pots,

$2 50 per dozen; $17.50 per hundred.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

Wyndmoor,
Montgomery Co.. Pa.

Money Order Offlci'

Chestnut Hill,
Sta. H. PItiladelphIa

""^IIgonTa" '^"CALEDONIA

(A pure white variety of }5ef;onia Gloire de Lor-
raine.) Cenifloated at B. H. S. London, Edinburgh,
Manchester, Wolverhampton. Cardiff, Notting-
ham, Stocljport, Liverpool, York, Dundee and
Aberdeen. For all particulars regarding this sur-
passingly Grand, Sterling Novelty apply to

JOHN FORBES. Nurseryman, HAWICK, Scotland.

CYCLONE SPRAY PUMP

TBS GSBAT INBIOT ExTKBMI-

NATOR. Sprays as fine as mist. Just
the thing for Roses Palm;, Pota-
toes, ToSacco, Sinall Fruits. Hen-

?ollsted"Sppen"»l».' a;,4'"«S Or^er Weighs
Ced?abouT5 pounds. Buyer pays eJtpress.
STEVENS & CO., 107Ch.^niberBSt., N.Y.Clty.

EXCURSION to CHAUTAUQUA LAKE, N.Y.

Via Nickel Plate Road, J Jly 27th, at Sl4 00
for the round trip, with return limit of
August 2Sth, 1900. Tickets will be good
on any of our three daily trains. Lowest
rates to Ft. Wayne, Cleveland, Erie, Buffalo
and other eastern points. Tor full partic-
ulars address John Y. Calahan, General
Agent, 111 Adams St., Chicago, Telephone
Central 2057. No. 26.

Sago Palms

Fine Plants in all sizes. Well
grown, and perfect leaves. One
of the best summer and fall plants
for retailing. They run from five
to l\Aelve leaves, in small size pots
that can be shitted and save
fteight

5 to 7 leaves,
7 to 9 leaves,
9 to 12 leaves,

$ 6.00 per doz.
9.00 per doz.
15 00 per doz.

Can be sent safely bv freight.
Cash, please. Satisf.iction
guaranteed

CRITCHELUS,

CINCINNATI, O.

Plt'ai.e mention the Amertcan Florist when writing.

TO CLEAN UP

Per 100

5,000 Geraniums, mixed 2M in-- *l-50

1,000 Red Vernon iH " ■■ 1-50

1,000 Ertordi 2« " .. 1.50

2,000 Hegonias. mix3d 2% " .. 1.50

1,000 Fuchsias, mixed 2H " ■■ 1-50

U.OOO Salvias 2Vi " 1.50

The Morris Floral Co.,

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus.

TRANSPLANTED seedling plants for July and
.August delivery, ready tor 2V4-in. pots, at
$3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 500 at thousand
rates, (tree delivery).

Cash With Okder, Please.

R. ASMUS, Hew Durham, N. J.

FLORISTS' ORCHIDS

The Finest and Largest Stock

in the world.

C AMnFD ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and
o/llllILK BRUGES, BELGIUM.

Send for List of Commercial Varieties.

A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y.

P/caw tiirnfi'on tfu- A mrt icatt Florist "vhcn u-i iling

Orchids! ^

Arrived in excellent condition: Laelia pur-

5ufata, L. grandis tenebiosa and Oncidium
aricosum Rogersii. -Vlso Cattleya Percival-
liana, C. Mossiae, Laelia anceps and L.
autumnalis. ^ ^ ., ,

LAGER & HURRELL, '^^""- ^- ^-

Orchid Qrowcrs and Importers.

Garnots-Sprengerij.

Pres. Carnot Roses fine plants, 3-in., $5,00

per 100.
Asparagus Sprengerii, strong plants, ready

for 3-in, pots, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000.

Robert f. Tessoii, rA'.?;".""'

THE MOWER

THAT will KILL AIL IHl WltDS IN YOUR LAWNS.

' It you kei-p the weeds out so they do not go to
seed, and cut your grass without breaking the
small feeders of roots, the grass will become thick
and weeds will disappear. The Clipper will do it.
t^"Send for circulars and prices.

CLIPPER LAWN MOWER CO., '*°%^^f-"'

SMI LAX

SI.50 per 100.

Samples free to intending purchasers
if desired.

ALBERT M. HERR

LANCASTER, PA.

CELERY AND CABBAGE.

CELEB V. Pink Plume (extra strong). Golden
Self lilanching. Giant Pascal, Golden Heart, New
Rose and other varieties, 15c per 100, $1.00 per
1000, $8,50 per 10,000.

CABBAGE H. Succession, Second Early,
Premium Flat IJutch, Late Drumhead. Drumhead
Savoy and other varieties, 15c per 100, $1.00 per
lOOO. $8,50 per 10,000.

KALE Dwarf, Green, Curled, Scotch, same
price as Cabbage, If any ot the above plants by
mail, add 10c per 100.

Cash With Orueu.

R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh. Md.

Aster Plants.

OSTRICH FEATHER, QDEEN OF THE
MARKET, SEMPLE'S, VICTORIA, VICK'S
and TRUFFADT'S PERFECTION. Fine
plants, grown from the best seed in the mar-
ket, 35c per 100; 300 for $1,00; J2.50 per 1000.

Smilax.

Fine, strong Seedlings from Flats, 50o per
100, 13.00 per 1000.

J. C. SCHMIDT, BRISTOL, PA.

BOSTON FERN,7 aud 8-in, pans S12 and $15 per doz.
GEBAMUMS,S..A. Nut land others, 3-in., $4 per 100.
NEP. CORDAIA COMPACTA, 3 in , $5,00 per 100; 6-

in., $J().f0 per too.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, SVj-io., $5 per 100, $40

per lOOn. ASPARAGUS SfRENGERII, 3!4-ineli,

*1.00 per 100; »;W00 per ICOO.
SMILAX, transplanted, heavy, 50c per 100.

CASH PLEASB. Csfl Hagenburgef, ^-ohio'."
CELERY PLANTS

strong, transplanted plants. White Plume aud
Boston Market, .je.OO per lOOU; 'Sc per 100.

SMILAX

strong 3 and 2!4-incb, $9.00 per 1000; $1 .00 per 100.
Cash With Order Please. Samplb IOc.

R. KILBOURN, Clinton, N. Y.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1549

Boston Florist Letter Go.

MANl'FACTL'REliS OF

FLORISTS' LETTERS.

This wooden box nicely stained and vais
nlBbedi 18x30x13 made In two sections, one
for each size letter, given away with Orst
order of 600 letters.

Block Lettere. 1 %i or 2-lnoh size, per 100, R.0O.
Script Letters, $4. Fastener with each letter orword.
Used by leading florista everywhere and for sale by
■Jl wholesale florists and supply dealers,

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager,
84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS.

H. BAYERSDORFER & GO.

Cyoas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries

and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves

and Immortelles.

New CatalOKoe of all FLORISTS BUPPLLH8 on
appllMtlon. BF"For the trade only.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

60,62. 64 and 56 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

A. HERRMANN,

Cape flowers, *i^ colors;
Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs,
AND All Florists' Sopplies.

Send for Prioei.
404.4I2 East 34th St., NEW YORK.

John Conley &Son,

Manufacturers ot

2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET.

C!o,>Miii««l AmIImm Importer. Jobber and
OlgmUnO belier, Manufacturer of

lis R^hSSS Florists' Supplies,

Biaids for American Manufacture,

Metitl Goods. Moss-Wreathes, Cape Flowers,
Immortells, Chenille, Tinfoil, Doves, B.isl;ets,
Sheaves, Vases, Jardinieres, Ferndishes,
Novelties, etc.
108 W. 88th St.. near 6th Ave., NEW YORK.

HEADQUARTERS

COCOA FIBRE,
SHEEP MANURE.
BONE all grades,
IMPORTED SOOT.

SPHAGNUM and
GREEN MOSS,
RUSTIC WORK, all kinds.
CLAY'S FERTILIZER.

DUNNE & CO., \tSi% New York.

HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES.

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GARDENING

This la the paper to recommend to your
customers, the leading horticultural

journal in America for amateurs

•2.00 Per Year. Sample Copies Free.

Liberal terms to florists who take subscriptions.

THE GARDENING GO. "0"°" biib. CHICAGO.

We have at all times a full and cumpltte stock of

"FLORISTS' SUPPLIES"

IMPORTED PREPARED CYCAS LEAVES, C«PE FLOWERS (wliit.- ;in(l coloreii). IMMORTELLES (all

colors). METAL DESIGNS, BASKETS. PEDESIAlS. ETC.. ETC. WHEAT

SHEAVtS a spci'iall). Send lor special prices.

918 filbert Street, PnilADElPIIIA, PA.

M. RICE & CO.

IMPORTERS AND
I MANUFACTURERS,

ESTABUSHED
1866

EMILSTEFFEfiSv

SUCC.™ N.STEFFENS.
"•oSTErFEHSBROS.

Vail's New Plant Stake

!

t'ut out r>f well- seasoned lumber,
straiglit (grained, \i inch square; a
di'cided improvement over the cane or
bunihoo. Cut any length desired: always ready for use; 3 ft. at $1 50 per 1000, 3^ ft. at $2.00
per 1000; 4 ft. at 13.50 per 1000; 4Vi ft. at S3.00 per 1000; F. O. B. Indianapolis. Remember
the freight

i cheaper than on cane stal\es.

THE VAIL SEED CO., Indianapolis,

Indiana.

"NICOMITE"

(PATENT)

Vapor Insecticide

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. Acertain killer of

ALL GREENHOUSE BUGS.

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN,

The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co.,

LOUISVILLE, KY.

CAPE

Fresh
Stocit,

FLOWERS Su,

75C PER POUND.

FLORIDA NATURAL PRODUCTS CO .
P. 0. Box 273. Indianapolis, Ind.

LIQUID PLANT FOOD

For Greenhouse Cultivating.

EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY,
Chicago Office: 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston.

H. K. Snider, Suite 423, 260 Clark St.

PU^iise tnfulion the American Flortit luhen ivyitin^.

KIFT'S

PATENT

in car
lots.

MANURE

Pulverized, $8 00 per ton.
Natural, $4.00 per ton.

IN SACKS OR BARRELS BY THE TON

Pulverized, $12.00. Natural. $8.00. f. o. b.

E. C. NEWBURY, Mitchell. So, Dale.

ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wish-
ing to do business with Europe should send
tor the .

"Horticultural Advertiser"

Thii li the Britiih Trade Paper, beintc read weekly
by all Horticultural traders; it ii alio taken by
over 1000 of the beit Continental houiei. Annual
lubioription to cover ooit of poitage 75 oenti.
Addresi EDITORS OF THE *^ H. A.<*

Holds Class
Firmly

See the Point *9*
The Van Kerper Per.
feet eiaslns: Points are

the beBt. No riehtB or
lefts. Box of llHJOpoinU
I 76 centB, poetpaid.

OENRT A. DREER,

I 714 Cheitnal Ht., Fkit»., Pft.

We like to have you tell our advertisers
that you read our paper

Adjustable Vase Holders

No 1 — BrasB. nlckled, 4 feet lonjz, ij clasps to each rod.
Price complete (with preen or white tumblers) 82.25.
Price complete (with preen or white cornucopia vases)
$2 50. No. 2 -Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed and nickeled,
with three clasps for 5to t>-ln pots, each. 11.75.

Klffa patent rubber capped Flower Tubes* !^-ln.
diameter, per 100. $a 50.

JOSEPH KIFT & SON, Florists,
172R rhpstnnt St. Philadelphia. F«»nn.

THE KINNEY PUMP.

For applyliiK liquid manure It has no equal. Sent pre-
paid for VIM. Without spraylnR valve. I2.0O.

Tb« !<•«■ CannDotlaa Ca.. KlDO'taa. R i.

Please mention the A met ican Florist when writing.

Circulation

which

Circulates

The actual paid circulation of the
American Florist is, we believe, the
largest in its class. The contents
are of real present value and are
preserved for reference. Advertisers
who use regularly our columns estab-
lish permanent business with the best
trade in the United States.

1550

The American Florist.

July 21 ^

Cincinnati.

MEETING OF THE SOCIETY.— ADRIANS THE

HOSTS. PICNIC AND OTHER PLANS. —

WITH THE GROWERS.

The monthly meeting of the Cincinnati
Florists' Society was held July 12 at Mr.
Adrian's place, twenty-three members
being present. Mr. Gillett was appointed
to wait upon the manager of the fall fes-
tival to secure the details regarding the
floral floats which are to be the main
feature in the parade. It was unani-
mously decided that the florists of Cin-
cinnati and vicinity build a float to cap-
ture first prize. The picnic committee
reported that all arrangements have
been made and that the sale of tickets is
progressing for the outing, July 25.
After the routine business had been dis-
posed of the boys were invited to an
elegant spread by the hostess, Mrs.
.Adrian. A goodly number of ladies were
present and Mr. Crouch, of Knoxville,
Tenn , and Mr. Lodder, of Hamilton, O.,
were among the guests.

K. Witterstaetter is putting up one
house, short-span-to-the-south, 20x100.

(V. Brunner's Sons are busy remodeling
and enlarging several houses.

George & Allen are remodeling their
new place, formerly owned by W. Nolan.

Business remains very quiet; funeral
work alone prevents utter stagnation.

H. SCHWARZ.

Har-^foed, Conn.— J. F. Huss, formerly
of Lenox, Mass., who has been spending
a year at his native place in Switzerland,
has taken the position of superintendent
of the James Goodwin estate. He is
accompanied by Mrs. Huss and two
children, a daughter having been born
abroad.

GALVANIZED STEEl

Wire Rose Stakes

straight or Looped
and Pointed.

The Modal Extension

Carnation Support.

Lancaster, Pa., .Tune 17, '69.
Mr. Theron Parker,

Brooklyn, N. Y.:
Dear Sir.— V our Model Carnation
Support is uU rifrht in every way,
:iud will no doubt be considered
as necessary as good plants with
growers when belter known, t
consider it the best in the market,
and it vour other Specialties are
as KOod,"they should make another
addition to the money makers of
1900. Very Respectfully.

Al.BtRT M, Hekr.

Samples and Prices on
Application to

THE MODEL
PLANT STAKE CO..

226 North 9th Street,

BROOKLYN. N.Y.

ItBiirns

ill 3.

-od-

The most convenient vyay
of applying an insecticide
ever yet devised. No pans
required -No heating of
irons-No trouble-Cannot
injure the most sensitive
blooms-Very elfective.
Price 60<t per box of J2
rolls. AW dealers sell it!

Skabcura Dip Co. ^i

St. Louis — Chicago. r

THE NEW

Standard

Ventilating

Macliines.

Always reliable.

Self -oiling.

Four Styles.

All warranted first-
class.

Send for catalogue and
see what first-class flo-
rists are using.

THE

E. HIPPARD CO.,

YOUNGSTOWN. 0.

KROESCHELL BROS. CO.

Greenhouse Boiler,

29 to 59 Erie St., CHICAGO.

THK

Boilers maae of the best of material, ehell, firebox
Bheeta and beads of steel, water ppace all around
(front, sides and back). Write for Information.

Gardeners' Chronicle.

Invalid Appliance Co.,
COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS

FOR 1NSURA.NCE AGAINST

DAMAGE BY HAIL, Address

JOHN Q. ESLER, Sac'y F. H. A.,

SADDLE RIVER, N. J

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mation fnmlBhed 1b of Bach general and permanent
valne, that the ■QAHDBNEBS' CHBONICLH H
looked np to aB the standard AnTHOHiTT on the
snbleoU of which It treaU.

SubBcrlptlon to the Dnlted StatM, MWl^Eej rear,
Bemlttanoei to be made payable to H, Q. COVH.

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for nothing. But the price of this
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The molt widely circulated German gardening
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~" Paints. Oils, etc. THE REED GLASS &
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igoo.

The American Florist.

1551

BRANCH Jil, 'ljl|ll»|^CTORY.
lW5YANafl#f WHARTON

St. •

Jersey (m.NJ./^^-|^ ^^~^»,.

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The Bottomless Pot

MOUE ESi'ECIiLLT FOR VIOLET

ANI> CARNATION CULTURE,

^ THOSE RED POTS

"Standards."

Azalea Pots, Fern Pots, Bulb Pans.

DETROIT FLOWER POT M'f Y,

Ettablished 1853. DETROIT, MICH.

r. O. Address, 490 Howard St.
Please men /ion the American Florist when :f'> ilhig

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed in small crates, easy to handle.

Price per orate
1500 3-ln. pota In orate, t4.S8
1600 2J< " ■' 6.26

1500 2S " " 6-t» *8 9

1000 3 '• " 6 00

800 3)4" ■' 5.80

600 4 " " 4.60

320 5 " " 4.61

144 6 " " 3.16

Pnoe per orate
120 7-ln, poti In orate, 14 20

■■ 3.00

3 60
4.80
3.60
4.80
4-80
4.6"

48 10
24 11
24 12
12 14
6 16

" Seed pans, same p'lce as pots. Send for price list of
Cylinders for Cut FIowp's, Hanelnsr Basbets, Lawn
Vases, etc. 10 per cent off for cash with order.

HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. V.

AUGUST BOLKIB & SONS. New Tork AgenU

53 Pir STRUT. N»W TOBK CITT

KELLER BROS.,

^ 213.1517-19-21-23 Peari St.,

NORRISTOWN. PA.

Manufacturers of Standard Flower Pots, red in
color, equal to the best on the market; are Ift
miles from Philadelphia, best of railroad connec-
tions. We give special attention to mail orders and
make special sizes to order in quantities. A
postal will bring prices and discounts.
Please mention the American Florist when 70 iling.

"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.

Send to nearest office for Catalogue "A 3."

RIDER-ERIGSSON ENGINE CO.

28 Cortlandt Street, New York. TeniDnte-Rey 71 ^^ Iiake Street, Chicag'o.

239 Franklin Street, Boston. Havana Cuba ' ^^ ^- 7th Street, Philadelphia.

692 Crai? Street. Montreal, P. Q. 22 A, Pitt Street, Sidney, N. S. W.

[•I,^ane .Mention Amerlcnn Florist.

CYPRESS

UOHN C. 'IJItoIBSBlackhawkSt.

Cr

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HAnUIMFPV.ndRIIPPIIFR.tBHRCaiN PRICES

We hiue the l.u '.;csl inachiiieiy depi 't i.m earth. We secure our machinery Irom
the various buildings and plants that we are constantly buying. We purchased The
World's Fair, The Omaha Exposition, The Chicago Post-Office and nunierc >us other
noted structures. Our facilities for rebuilding niachineivare unsurpassed. We
cover all our sales with binding guarantees. BOILERS FROM $25 UP. ENGINES
FROM $35 UP. STEAM PUMPS FROM $15 UP ■ etc., etc

We alsncarrv a complete stock of ireneral supplies, such as
BELTINQ, SHAFTING, MANGERS. PULLEYS, IRON
PIPE, VALVESand FITTINGS, IRON ROOFING, HARD-
WARE, PLUMBING MATERIAL, etc. Cut this
ad. out and vvev'llseud you Free our 2S0 page
Catalogue No. 47. We are constantly buyina-
entire st.tks at Sheriffs and Receivers Sales.

CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO.

West 3Sth and Iron streets, - i-HICAOO.

- y ' ' ■< I 1 I L_}^

tneGORTON SIDE FEED BOILER

Is specially constructed so that it will maintain a steady
fire all night without attention, which is a very
important item to be considered in select-
ing a greenhouse boiler.

^^Send for Catalogue and investigate tor yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.,

Oe r^ltoerty St.

NEW YORK.

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 Street! N- E

WASHINGTON. D. C.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANUPAOTUBBRS OF

Flower Pots.

Before buying write for prices

361-363 Herndon Street

near Wrlgbtwood Are.*

CHICACOo ILL.

Red Standard Pots.

CORRECT SIZE.
SUPERIOR QUALITY.

FLOWER POTS

ALL KINDS.

STANDARD POTS

A SPECIALtV

List ftnd SAMPLES PRBB.
eWAHN'S POTTERY MF'G CO..

P. O. Box 78, Minneapolis, Minn.

1552

The American Florist.

July

21.

Index to Advertisers.

Advertlalng Bates ... 1534

Allen J K 15 'J

American Sose Co — Li

Amllng K C IKi"

Asmus R 1548

Barnard W W & Co. 1
Bjur S Alfred . . IMS
Uassetljk Washburn.. i;3T
BayerBdorfer H s Co 15iii

BentheyiCo 163

Berger H H * Co.. ..1641

Bemlng H Q 15i8

Blndekanst Die 15IU

Blano A & Co l.M^f

Robbtni It Atklna 164.'>

Bonsall Jos E 145

Boston Ijetter Co 15m

Brant ANoe ISlti

Brown Peter II

BuckbeeUW i.il'i

Bidlongj A 1S37 151H

Bnnyard n A 16*;

Burpee W Atlee » Co II

Carmody J D 1550

Cbloago Carnation CoI6;jS
Chloago House Wreck-
ing Co l.'>-"'l

Cincinnati Cut Flo Ccl.j ts
Clark Wm A & Son.UJl
Clipper Lawn Mower

CO 1548

Cohen J M 15;«

Collins T60B 1.538

ConardS Jones Co. ..1541
Con ley John * Son. ..15ia

Cottage Gardens I

Crabb 4 aunier 1541

Craig Robt & Son 1

CrUohell's 1518

Crouch Mrs J W.. . . I51ti

Crowl Fern Co Ia3ti

flnnnlnghaiu Jos H..1511
Cunningham DO

(llassCo HI

Deamud JB I.>i7

Detroit Flo'r Pot W'ksloijl
Dickinson Co Albert. 1 1

Dletsch A&Co IV

Dillon J li 1)15

Dorner Fred&Sons Co 1.tI1

DreerH A 1549

Uuune * Co 1.>19

Bastem Chemical Co.l54»

Blohholi Henry 1546

Elliott J L 11

Ernest W H 1551

Ferguson John B 1.^18

Mniey Lawn Uake Co 16.)'J
Florida Nat Prod Co .1549

Forbes John 15i&

Ford Bros 153H

Foster Lucius H l^w

Qardeners Chronicle. l.v'O
Gardening Co The. . . 1549

Garland Geo M Ill

Geller Slgmund 1549

Germain deed Co — II

Ghormley Wm 1.j )9

Gibbons H W l"

Glblln & Co Ill

Gorton & Lldgerwood 16.)l
GuUettssons W 1I..15,6

Gontlier Wm H 1539

Gumey Heater Co — 1552
Hagenbtirger Carl — 1518

Hall Ass'n 155'J

Hancock Geo St, Son. 1540

Hansen Chris 15(5

Ueacock Joseph 1541

Helnl Jos l.ilti

HelBS J B 1646

Henneoke C Co lojl

Herendeen Mfg Co... IV

Herr Albert M 1548

Herrmann A 1519

Hews AH* Co 15'1

Hliflnger Bros 1551

HlllB G * Co I

HIppard K U.JO

Hltonlngs&Co IV

Bolton * uunkel Co 1536

Hooker HM Co Ill

HoranBdw C l.'i,9

uort AdT 154S

Hose Connection Co. 1549

Hunt B H 1537

Invalld Appliance Col550
Jackson & Perkins Co l.'i42

Jackson B B l.^l

Jacobs 8 & clons IV

JennlnKS E B II

Jennings Bros ]8j2

Johnson & Stokes. ...1510

Kastlng W F 1.538

Keller Bros 1551

KellerGeo&Sm 1551

Kellogg Geo M 1638

Kennioott Bros Co — 1543

•flft Jos & Son 1519

KUbourn R 1548

•\roeschell Bros Co.. 1550
Kuehn C A 1533

KuhlGeoA 1546

Lager * Hurrell 15^8

LakeVw Rose Gardenl543

Lang Julius ib;w

Lockland Lum Co 1553 IV

LongDB I.. II

Lonsdale Edwin.. ..151S
Lord & BurnhamCo. IV

Lucas J & uo 1552

Lynch WB 16o"

McCarthy A Co N F 15;«

McFadden B C 154ij

McKellar & Winter-
son 1537

MacBean AS If45

Mader Paul 1545

MUlang 4 Co 1.5:19

Mlllang Frank .. 1539
Model Plant Stake Co 1450
Miller's Gartner Zei

tung 1551

MonlngerJCCo 1551

Moon Samuel C 1542

Moon Wm H 1642

Moore. Hentz&Nash 15:il<

Morris Floral Co 1.')1S

Moss Geo M 15^

Murphy Wm 1511

Murray Hill Hotel .1511

Myers & Co 15.52

Newbury B C 1549

New York Hotel 1541

Nlckle Piate K R .. 1518

Nlessen Leo 1.5:^8

N Y Cut Flower Kx. 15.19
N y Cut Flower Co. ..1539

Peacock W P 1511

Pennock Sam'l S JoiW

Pierce F O Co IV

Pltisourg Cui Flo Co 163ii
PoUworth CCCo.... 1536

E»rtnoeAG4 Co 1537

OuakerClty Mo h Wks. 1 U
Vululan P B&Co ...1515

Uandall A L Iro?

Raynor J 1 15 9

Seed Glass APalnt C0155U
Began Printing HnnseI5i:i
Relnberg Geo. . 1537 1545
Belnbers Peter 1637 1546
Retzer Walter* Co.. I

ttlceM A Co 1.549

Rlder-ErlcssonBng CoUdI

Rodgers Alex II

BoikerAASona II

Rose Mfg Co II

Bupp John F 1.143

Sander & Co 1j4»

Schlllo Adam IV

Schmidt J C 1542 15 S

Hchwelgert Chas 1543

ScoUey John A Ill

Sheridan WF 15S9

Hlebreoht & Bon 1

Situations A WanU.. .1535

SkabcuraDlo Co 1.55J

Slaymaker & Son 1546

Smith Nathason 154 <

Soltau C II

South Side Floral Coliii

Stahl Chas B I.jSS

Steams Lumber Co... HI

Steffens Emll 1519

Stevens A Co 1518

StoothofI n A A Co. II
Storrs A Harrison C01512
Sutherland Geo A....l.''l-s
Swahn PotteryMfgColii

Tesson Uobt F 1518

Thorbura J M A Co 1540
Tobacco Warehousing

and Trading Co 1549

Traendly A Sohenok. .1539

Vail Seed Co 1549

Van Aken Bros .1513

Vaughar's Seed Store

IJIO 1541 1541 1.54) I

VIck's Sons Jas II

Vincent A Son 1518

Viola 1560

Vredenburg A Co 1540

Wabash RR 1

WaWonGC II

Weathered's Sons

Thos \V Ill

Weber II A Sons 15i:i

Weeber A Don I'

Welland A Rlscb 15o7

Welch Bros ISto

Whllldln Pot Co 1.551

WIetor Bros 15)7

Wl son H B 15),"i

Wlitbold The ueo Co 1

Wood Bros 1541

Woodroffe A Bem-

belmer 153&

Wredell II

Young Jno 15.39

Young ANneent. ... 15)9

Young Thos Jr 1539

ZIrnglebel D il

Champaign, III. — J. E. Yeatsisimprov-
ing his conveniences preparatory to
another good season. He has 4,000 car-
nation plants in the field and doing
excellently.

harmonious / ornbina*
tions of 72 colors on
our sample card. Send
will help you to select
colors that will beautify as well as
preserve. They are practical. JOHN
LUCAS & CO., Philadelphia, New
York and Chicago.

for one

CAPACITIES

FROM
325 to 2250

FT.
2.IN. PIPF.

The Best Boiler on Earth for Greenhouse Heating.

Ai.80 MADE FOR STEAM.

Water Seotion Made in One Casting. No Leaky Joints to Worry

Over. Deep Fire Pot. No Need to Sit D" All

Night to Keep Your Fire Going.

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BIND FOB TLOKISTS CATALOGUl AND PIUCI UBT FHIB UPON
APPLICATION.

GURNEY HEATER MFG. GO.

*' DORIC*' HOT WATTR HEATU. i^^^ tobk oitt bbanch : 74 Franklin St., Cor. Arch.

BBcnoNAi. vnw. til FiHh Ave., cor. 18th St. BOSTON. MASS

Western Selling Agents. JAVES B. CLOW St SONS, 322-224 Lake !St., rhlcaeo. 111.

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 dz CO.,

1514-1520 So. gth St.,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

fEeTABLISHED 1849.)

I rinley Rotary Lawn Rake,

Something New.

•Papa' Wk Can

THIS IS A CUT
SHOWING THE

FINLEY

LAWN

RAKE

IN OPERATION
J*

Tbe mower and reaper
Bucceeded ihe scvihe: the
threelier succeeded the
llail— hut never until now
has a machine been In-
vented to take the nlace
of tbe antiquated hand
rake Tbe machine has
arrived. Thla Is U. YOD
NBKD IT.

5 A THOROUGHLY durable and reliable machine, to follow the Inwn mower.- It takes up all

5 ** the srass, either long or short; twigs, leaves and sraall loose litter of any kind, stones iu-

^ eluded, that a HAND rake wculd not touch. A man can rake three times as fast as with a hand

5 rake. ^^A CHILD can run it.

5 Just the thing to fight crab grass. Send for Particulars,

5 It will save its cost in 60 days on any good lawn. —

I ^^^FINLEY LAWN RAKE CO.,

I PRICE $12 00. JOLIET. ILLINOIS. e

When writine mention American Florist.

GREENtlOlSE
DESIGNtRS...
& BUILDtRS.

Mfrs of and dealera In Greenhouse Specialties*

uiter and
uetor. .' 4 '.

Jennings Bros.,

Patent Iron Bench Frame Fittings.
Improved Cast iron Gutters and Plates.

Send for
Catalogue.

Jennings Bros., rhii8''<ieipi.ia,

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Vol. XV.

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JULY 28, 1900.

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SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

Officers— E. M. Wood, Natick, Mass., presi-
dent; F. E. P1ER8ON, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice-
president; Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St.,
Boston, Mass., secretarj;; H. B. Beattt, Oil City,
Pa., treasurer. The sixteenth annual meeting
will be held at New York, August 21 to 24, 1900.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY.

Annual meeting at New Y'ork, 1901. Leonard
Barron, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary.

THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Annual convention at Baltimore, February,
1901. ALBERT M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

Annual meeting at New York, August, 1900.
Elmer D. Smith, Adrian, Mich, secretary.

THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER.

CONTENTS.

Bottomless pots for carnations Iii53

A provincial English exhibition 1564

German exhibition of lloral arrangements

(lUus ) 1554

Aealypha Sanderi alba 1665

Cannas in mid-. Jul v 155.T

Glimpses o[ Oranse, N.J.-. 1556

Herbaceous plant notes 1556

New York 155"

Boston 1667

Philadelphia 15.6S

Ch icago 1558

Chicago to New York 1668

Obituary— Mrs Isaac Freyer 1559

—Thomas Lewis (portrait) 1.669

— Wm. McKellar 1659

—Henry Dale ( portrait) 1669

New York hotels 1660

'■Plant Culture" 1660

The Henry Shaw medal 1560

The discount question 1560

Indianapolis 1562

The seed trade 1566

Washington 1666

Richmond. Ind 1666

The nursery trade 1568

The Finley lawn rake (illus.) 1568

Helpful reminders 1668

Our pastimes (illus.) 1570

Kansas Cit v 1570

St. Louis 1570

Buffalo 1.572

Columbus, 0 1674

Kuoxville, Tenn 1576

Denver 157H

Wanslield, O 1578

Bottomless Pots for Carnations.

The successful experiments in violet
culture with bottomless pots induced the
manufacturers of these pots to go a step
farther and otter a larger size for use in
carnation culture. Seeing some good
points in this method, we concluded to
give it a trial and purchased several hun-
dred of the pots. The results were grat-
ifying and our expectations realized to a
great extent. The principal point of
gain is in the quick root formation after
transplanting from the field, preventing
the plants from wilting and reducing to
a minimum the retarding, harmful effect
of transplanting. Another great advan-
tage is the prevention of stem rot.

The pots we used are four inches high,
six inches wide at the top and four and
one-halt inches at the bottom. The soil
was rather light, not poor, but devoid of
all semblance of manure or decomposed
matter and such as one can get from the
field where the carnations were growing.
Moisture is all that is required to hasten
the formation of new roots; any raw
food such as is contained in most newly
prepared soil for the benches is harmful
at this time, although certainly needed
when the plant is again in the condition
to assimilate food. The poorer, clean
soil is to the plant at this time as is the
sand to the cutting; it conveys moisture
and a sufficiency of food in easily assimi-
lated form.

The planting was done on the potting
bench. The pot was placed on the clean
bench, some soil was put in and pressed
solidly to about a half-inch in thickness
and then the plant was set as in any
other pot. No soil will fall through the
open bottom unless the compost is half
sand. In benching the potted plants we
made an excavation a half-inch deep and
level at the bottom to receive the pot,
care being taken to see that no hollow
space is left between the soil in the pot
and that on the bench. When filling the
pot allow a half-inch space for wate 'ng.

We experimented with different v. rie-
ties, placing them in blocks, side by i^ide
with plants of the same varieties benched
in the usual manner in soil prepared in
the usual way. The advantage is readily
seen; the plants in pots are in soil most
suitable for a quick root formation in
their checked condition, consequently do
not wilt and take a ready start for their
onward growth. There is no danger of
overfeeding, as is often the case in very
rich compost, for the roots will not pen-
etrate into the soil below the pots until
the plant is in full working order again;

then the nourishment is right at hand as
the plant is able to consume it and one
need not be afraid to prepare the com-
post at the full strength the plants will
require two months after benching. Nei-
ther is there any danger of overwatering,
which generally retards the formation of
new roots; the threeand one-half inches
of light soil in the pot drains readily into
the bench. The bench needs no watering
as the plants will be watered in the pot
and an occasional syringing will furnish
enough moisture to keep the bench soil
in the right condition. The usual precau-
tions as to shading, syringing and ven-
tilating should be observed.

The marked difference in the appear-
ance of the plants could be seen at a
glance. The plants in the bottomless pots
were of a healthier and more advanced
growth. As to stem rot, every grower
will admit that carnations should not
stand wet, although the roots should
have an abundance of water. Here we
have the solution of the matter. When
the roots have penetrated the bench soil
there is no need of further watering in
the pots; the water which may drop in
at a general watering of the bench and
the natural capillary action is sufficient
and the plants stand dry, without being
deprived of the water they need. This
condition is, to our experience, the best
prevention of stem rot, but, if necessary,
a little sulphur may be sprinkled on the
surface of the soil in the pots; it will not
have any more bad eflect than when
sprinkled on the leaves and is not easily
washed away. When a mulch is to be
applied put it between and not in the
pots; keep the surface of the pots clean
and dry. The pots will not interfere
with any kind of support. Supports
may be requiredearlierthan with planted
out stock, as the plants cannot be set so
deeply as in the open bench, but that is
only to their advantage.

On the other hand, expectations must
not be too high. If a plant comes in
from the field infested with the disease,
pot culture will certainly not cure it, for
our experience is that an infested plant
is doomed, and the quicker it is destroyed
the better. Pot culture is, however, to
our experience, the best preventative
measure against a spread of the disease,
as it gives the most uncongenial ground
for it to start and thrive in.

We suppose the most interesting facts
are those in regard to the blooming
qualities of the potted plants. We did not
keep any count of the flowers cut, but, as
before stated, the potted plants showed a
marked improvement over the same

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July 28,

varieties planted in the bench. They were
the perfection of health, advanced more
rapidly, showed stronger growth, which
resulted in stronger stems and better
flowers. The dift'erence was noticeable
at a glance up to January; after that
time the benched plants caught up with
the pot plants, and the diflerence was
less noticeable, although slightly per-
ceptible up to March. We hardly think
that we cut many more flowers from the
potted plants than from the bench, but
they were certainly better in the fall and
early winter.

In general the results were so gratify-
ing to us that we ordered several thou-
sands of these bottomless pots for this
season's use, especially for the plants we
intend to take in early. True, the out-
lay is quite considerable, but these pots
will last for several years. For medium
sized plants a 6 inch pot is large enough,
for larger plants the 7 inch size is more
desirable. Fred Dorner.

A Provincial English Exhibition.

The chief floral event of the past week
in England was the three day's show at
Wolverhampton, which is now con-
sidered to be second only to the Shrews-
bury show, which takes place in August.
Roses were the leading feature and I saw
a greater variety of these flowers than it
had ever been my good fortune to
encounter before. Of course they were
all shown singly and on short stems and
on that account were not as attractive
to me as some of the other exhibits,
although the flowers themselves were
truly marvelous. The displays of sweet
peas were superb, put upin the American
style, showing their long stems. The
colors of the varieties with which I am
familiar were more brilliant than we can
get them outdoors in America. Among
the new ones I noticed particularly Lady
Grisel Hamilton, a fine lavender; Coun-
tess of Warwick, pink and white; Lady
Mary Currie, salmon scarlet, and Bur-
pee's Pink Friar.

Carnations, like the roses, were shown
on short stems and the colors were so far
from our ideals that they were of very
little interest to me. They remind one a
great deal of the California varieties, but
I must confess that I like the smooth
edges better each time I see them. The
only American variety I saw was
Kldorado and, as far as I was able to
judge, it was as good as anything else
they have here. Two varieties that
struck me favorably were Britannia, a
clear yellow, and Mrs. C. Sharpin, clear
orange. In form they very much resemble
Olympia.

Double tuberous begonias grown in
8-inch pots were almost beyond one's
imagination. They were a mass of bloom
and I measured some of them five and
one-hali inches in diameter and five
inches deep. All the shades were of a
verv pleasing nature.

The plant department throughout,
both for quantity and quality, would be
a revelation to the majority of our
American florists. The groups were very
artistic, an abundance of bark and moss
being used to hide everything but the
plants themselves, most of which were
of the finer species, such as orchids, ferns,
cocoses, grasses, anthuriums, dracaenas,
specimen allamandas, bougainvilleas.etc. ,
arranged in a very light, airy and
irregular manner, the center plant invari-
ably being a specimen pho-nix. There
were a large number of entries for table
decorations and bridal hou(|uets, but

they were nearly all overdone. The
arrangement of the flowers in their
respective vases vras good but in some
cases there would be a dozen or more
vases on one table, and too many colors
were used. There were a few tables that
an American judge would call good, but
they received no recognition here, and
the same may be said of the bouquets.

The specimen flowering plants grown
by Cypher, of Cheltenham, were truly
wonderful. I measured a Phanocoma
prolitera Bsrnesi, and found it seven and
one-half feet in diameter, more perfect in
shape than any chrysanthemum plant I
ever saw and just a mass of bloom.
Ixoras, clerodendrons, bougainvilleas
statices, ericas, vincas and allamandas,
were just as good, some of them perfect
balls in shape. All of these were grown

THE LATE HENRY DALE.

in pots varying from 16 inch to 24-inch.
A group of fancy leaved caladiums, shown
not for competition, by the gardener of
Wolverhampton parks, well earned the
gold medal presented him.

James Hahtshorne.

German Exhibition of Floral Arrangements.

We have before us the reports by our
German contemporaries. Die Bindekunst
and MoUer's Deutsche Gariner-Zeitung,
of the exhibition of floral arrangements,
such flowers and other material as comes
within the range of this branch of the
floral business, held at Frankfort, Ger-
many, June 22 to 24. This exhibition of
the work of floral artists was the second
efl'ort of its kind made in Germany, the
first show having been held at Berlin,
April 6 to 10, 1S82. It is not to be
inferred that this particular branch of
the business has been unrepresented in
general exhibitions in Germany, but, as
is the case in our own country, these
exhibits have generally been of more or
less secondary interest. This last exhi-
bition was most certainly an unqualified
success, both in point of the general
interest taken by exhibitors all over the
country and for the generous attendance
of the public, which appears to have been
present from all parts of Germany. It
must be remembered, of course, that this

show was not a local but a national
aflTair, which accounts for the large
scope of the exhibition.

The list of premiums offered was large.
In money prizes 128 firsts were offered,
ranging from twenty to 1,000 marks
each. In addition numerous gold, silver
and bronze medals were offered, also
special premiums of various articles of
value, such as silverware, cups, vases,
etc. The largest prize, 1,000 marks, was
awarded for the largest and most com-
plete collective exhibit. The exhibits
were classified in ten groups, as follows:
Group 1, artistic grouping of plants and
flowers for decoration of rooms and halls:
also winter gardens. Group 2, hand and
corsage bouquets, specifying the use of
different flowers, eight different styles.
Group .'i , arrangements in varied
form; twenty-three prizes, of which the
principal one of 300 marks was for the
most original idea in floral arrangement.
Group 4, table decorations ior twelve
persons, prize 200 marks; beside this
there were eight other prizes for various
styles and sizes on tables arranged for
specified uses. Group 5, funeral designs.
Group C, garlands. Group 7, jardinieres
filled with foliage or flowering plants.
Group S, cut flowers, such varieties as
are suitable in floral arrangements.
Group 9, foliage suitable for florists' use.
Group 10 includes a large list of articles
and material used in the business, such
as baskets, wire and other designs.

In the matter ol funeral designsitis wor-
thy of note that greens and foliage of all
sorts is considered of the utmost import-
ance to all kinds of work. The use of
foliage is not restricted, as with us, to a
few varieties of adiantum, asparagus
and smilax, but includes a larger list of
material specially grown for this purpose.
The wreath, as we know, is the principal
emblem used in Germany for funeral pur-
poses. There is an endless variety in
style and material and a corresponding
nutnber of prizes were awarded to the
various forms.

This exhibition was open to all persons
wishing to compete, that is, as to the
various classes of arrangements. In
group 8 and 9, however, only growers
were allowed to compete. Flowers
grown outside ol Germany were not
barred, but it was requested that exhib-
itors confine themselves to home-grown
material, or at least to stock having
been flowered in Germany. This was to
make the show a genuine German exhi-
bition of both skill in arrangement and
material produced.

To judge from the comments of the
German press, the art of floral arrange-
ment has made great strides in the right
direction in the last two decades. As
compared with the exhibition at Berlin
in 18S2 the show at Frankfort was quite
a revelation. Those of us who remember
the stiff and formal style of twenty years
ago, a style of work to be found almost
universally in Europe at that time, would
doubtless be surprised at the radical
changes that have been made abroad in
this line. The stiff forms have given
place to loose and natural arrangement
and the short-stemmed flowers supported
by wire have made way for long-stemmed
material. The indiscriminate jumbling of
colors is, unfortunately, still present to
wear on the nerves, but yet the general
trend of the modern florist is in the right
direction and color effect is not considered
as of secondary importance any more. Of
course there were many new and original
ideas worked out and, as with ourselves,
in striving to be original we often
become ridiculous. The unmerciful ridi-

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cule which MoUer's editor hurled at this
class of productions is something refresh-
ing and shows that the C.erman press
can be just as free and outspoken in its
condemnation as in its praise. Although
we find that, as in all exhibitions, there
is more or less opportunity for adverse
criticism, this was more than outbalanced
by the numerous exhibits of highly mer-
itorious ((ualities, two of which we illus-
trate in this issue.

Acalypha Sanderi Alba.
This new plant is a sport from the well
known .Vcalypha Sanderi, says Mailer's
Deutsche OartncrZeitutig, and originated
with H. Hasack, of Brechelshof, Silesia,
about a year ago. The flowers are des-
cribed as greenish white in color. A
specimen was exhibited at a recent
Dresden show, where it received an
award as a novelty.

Cannas in Mid-July.

I would say that cannas are in better
general condition than they were last
year at the same date. We commenced
planting June 2, most of the plants being
from 3VL>-inch pots, and since then have
had an ample amount of rain and con-
siderable warm weather, conditions
favorable to the growth of these plants.
There is a difference in quite a number of
varieties as compared to last season,
particularly as to season of blooming.
Nearly all the red sorts are a few days
late, although the average size of the
clumps is considerably larger. The varie-
ties showing the most bloom at mid-July
are Buttercup, yellow; Rosemawr,
pink; Conqueror, red, mottled; Admiral
Schley, gilt-edged dwarf; Orange Queen,
orange; Queen Eleanor, yellow-spotted
dwarf; Robert Christie, orange scarlet;
Fair IVrsian, pink, apricot shading:
Rosalba, pink. 01 the red-flowered
varieties those most advanced in bloom
are George Washington, Philadelphia,
Baltimore, Black Prince and Duke of
Marlborough.

Olympia, the new shade of purple, is
now showing considerable bloom. Glo-
riosa is doing well. West Grove, the new
pink, is one of the most sturdy dwarf
varieties in the whole collection, with
flowers and foliage not surpassed by
any. Florence Vaughan is making good
growth and commencing to bloom.
Pillar of Fire, Imp., seven feet in height,
is growing vigorously and showing con-
siderable bloom.

Alsace is commencing to flower rather
later than last year but is making good
growth. Mile. Berat is developing freely
and the flowers will soon expand.
Augusta, the largest gilt edged variety
to date, is blooming profusely and Pres.
McKinley is rapidly approaching the
flowering stage. The improved Lorraine,
pink, edged white, is blooming well, as is
Emma, the dwarf large red.

Enchantress and Mme. Crozy are in
bloom and Triumph, the dwarf scarlet,
has commenced to flower, as has Queen
Charlotte. Zephyr, dwarf pink, is
beginning and Montana, cream white, is
flowering freely. Pres. Cleveland is get-
ting under way. Alberta, violet pink
with yellow border, and Souv. de Antoine
Crozy are well advanced. Luray is
growing very vigorously and is about
thirty per cent in bloom. Alphonse
Bouviere is making fine growth. Fairy
Queen is well along and Maiden's Blush
not so far. Egandale is doing better
than last year. Mt. Etna and Philadel-
phia are equally advanced, Shenandoah
not i|uitc so far. Jacksonii, red, dwarf.

WREATH OF CYCA8 LEAVES AND ORCHIDS AT THE EXHIBITION OF FLORAL ARRANGE-
MENTS, FRANKFORT, GERMANY, JUNE 22-24, 1900.

is forty per cent in bloom, as is Dr. Nan-
sen, yellow. Coronet, Martha Washing-
ton and Paul Marquant are each more
backward; the latter shows no bloom at
all.

Italia, Burbank, Allemania and .\us-
tria, the orchid flowered varieties, are
growing freely but have not commenced
to bloom. The new hybrid orchid flow-
ored sort, Mrs. Kate Gray, is blooming
but the flowers appear to be rather lack-
ing in substance; in beauty of foliage and
vigor of growth it is unsurpassed.
Kemp's new hybrid, the result of cross-
ing Duke of Marlborough and one of the
orchid flowering sorts, will bloom in the
field in a few days. It probably would
have flowered sooner but the clump was
divided May 23 and the plants were only
recently set in the field. The flowers are
very large, six inches in diameter, scarlet,
petals over two inches wide. It has
bloomed under glass and if it endures the
sun in the field it will prove a valuable
addition to the family.

Comparing varieties is difRcult and
unsatisfactory at this time because the
blooming and other c|ualtties vary
greatly with the treatment; the time of
potting the tubers and the condition at
planting all have a bearing on the condi-

tion of the plants. As nearly as can be
gauged the following is the stage of
development of bloom on July 11, 100
per cent representing full bloom:

Variet\' r<T i*«nt V:iriet>' I'er cent

Gloriosa "^S Kosem;uvr 95

ButteriMip V~ Duke of Marlboroiijih 10

Comnh.Tor 60 ■"--'-"-: ■"

Slicuaiidoah 20

Queen Eleanor 80

West Grove 7

Florence Vaughan. , . 4

.VIsace 2

Egandale 10

llaltlmore 30.

Empress of India — 60

Geo. Washington 80

Fair Persian 50

Emma :»

Enchiinlress ^0

Zephyr H

Mont;ina f)0

Luray 30

Pres. Cleveland 3

Souv. de Anl. Crozy .25

Mount Etua 25

Maiden's Blush 25

Janus 00

Chas. Henderson 00

Dr. Nansen 40

Hlack Prince 10

Oranse Quei'li 95

Philadelphia 60

Admiral Schley 65

Pillar of Fire Imp 30

Mile Berat 7

Augusta 30

Pres. NlcKinley io

l;os;ilba 60

Imp. Lorraine 2il

Olympia 40

Robt. Christie 75

Yellow Crozy fiu

Triumph 25

Alberta 25

Queen Charlotte 2

Hlack Beauty 00

Alphonse Bouviere. . . .10

Fairy i,>ueen 50

Brilliant 10

Paul Mari|uant 00

Martha Washington,. 5
Corunel .' 10

We have about 18,000 seedling cannas
in the field but these will require a sepa-
rate chapter. Antoine Wintzhr.

RocKFORD, III. — Harry Woolsey has
put up a new office building and is
enlarging his greenhouse.

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Glimpses of Orange, N, J.

Orange is a big place in many respects.
To the railroad traveller it seems to
occupy the greater part of the territory
traversed by the D. L. & W. railroad.
People have been known to age percept-
ibly during a trip on a train that makes
"all the Orange stops." The railroad
might find it profitable to provide a din-
ing car for through passengers going to
stations beyond "theOranges," tor there
is certainly time enough to get real hun-
gry on the way. To the visitor who
falls into the custody of an Orange gar-
dener, however, there is no such word as
hunger or thirst, either physical or
mental.

Orange is known as the most beautiful
of New York's suburbs. Lovely private
estates, stately villas, homes of comfort
and refinement abound. Nature, too,
has done much to give Orange her envi-
able reputation. No more picturesque
and impressive scenery for suburban
enjoyment can be imagined anywhere
than the forest clad steeps of the Orange
mountains, dotted here and there with
cottages, the outlook from which affords
a bird's-eye view of the great metropolis
with its harbor, the North and East
rivers. New Jersey from the palisades to
Bayonne, and Brooklyn and Staten
Island beyond.

It was a wise foresight that prompted
the acquisition of large sections of this
elevated territory as public park reserva-
tions. The most extensive of these
forest tracts is the South Mountain res-
ervation, comprising an extent of some
two thousand acres. It is densely
wooded with oak, chestnut, beech, tulip
tree and sweet gum, and all it requires is
a judicious opening out here and there,
with some good roads and paths to
make it an ideal recreation resort for the
people. ( tf like character is the reserva-
tion known as Eagle Rock, a steep preci-
pice from whose crest a view of unsur-
passed grandeur is obtained.

Branch Brook Park, also in the Essex
County Park system, is located in the
heart of the great manufacturing city of
Newark. For it nature has done noth-
ing except to provide a stream of water
through its center, or, rather, what
nature once did was long ago obliterated
by the ruthless hand of the settler. This
territory occupies about forty acres and
much money was spent to acquire it and
remove the buildings standing on a por-
tion of it. The problem of how to blend
in a consistent and pleasing manner,
rural effects with the angular outlines of
straight streets and theformal surround-
ings of city buildings, many being of the
poorer class, presents itself forcibly here.
The plantations are young yet and the
future may yet show that the mind that
planned the landscape effects knew more
than his critics, but to the casual
observer it looks as though a vast
amount of money had been wasted in
moving soil from one place to another
for reasons that are not apparent, and
it takes a tremendous stretch of the imag-
ination to see anything in the design of
a number of booths or shelters that
might not have emanated from the mind
of a South Sea Islander or of the inmate
of some institution for unbalanced folk.
And when the native assures the visitor
that this noble park system is suffering
from the blight of political control and
the withering clutch of the spoilsman,
evidence is not lacking to apparently
support the assertion.

At Llewellyn Park, on the crest of the
ridge known as First Mountain, close to
the famous plateau of Eagle Rock, is

Wildmont, where resides in single bles-
sedness the ex- secretary of theNew Jersey
Floricultural Society, Jos. B. Davis.
Wildmont is a paradise of about twenty-
five acres, the indispensable feature, with-
out which no place can be paradise, being
well supplied by Mr. Davis' sister, who
ably shares with him the pleasant burden
of hospitality to the stranger. If you
want to see the Orange gardener or
florist at home, accept Mr. Davis' invita-
tion for a ride behind Shine Oh. Shine
Oh is a twin brother of Rain Oh and likes
clover. His master pretends he doesn't
think much of him, but he does. Shine
Oh does not get over the ground fast
enough to suit the sporting instincts of
fastidious John Hayes, the gardener over
at the Munn estate, but he never flinches
at the steepest hill.

The O. H. Munn place is famous for the
most extensive series of terraces in Amer-
ica. Planted with showy flowering
annuals and perennials, and symmetric-
ally edged with dwarf box throughout,

THE LATE THOMAS LEWIS.

they present a striking picture as viewed
from the mansion at their foot and their
ascent, although fatiguing on a hot day,
is well repaid in the grand view from the
rustic arbor at the top.

The J. Crosby Brown estate is presided
over by Peter Duff. It occupies about
one hundred acres on the ridge of the
Orange Mountains. The rose garden is
very fine and the greenhouses the most
pretentious in this section. In them is
much to interest the lover of tropical
plants and it needs not the big frame
that hangs on the office wall, filled with
first premium cards, to convince one that
Peter Dufl is a tough proposition to run
up against in a competitive exhibition.
In one house are seen the chrysanthe-
mums in big pots that are to make a
sensation at next fall's show. Mr. Duff
apologetically remarks, "they're only
rubbish." Outside some more "rubbish"
is noted — hollyhocks with leaves ten or
twelve inches in diameter that bring a
sigh of regret as one recalls the holly-
hocks of the good old times when the
fungus was unknown.

An earnest co-worker with Mr. Duft'in
the floricultural society is Malcolm Mac-
Korie, who superintends the estate of
Dr. Mandeville. Mr. MacKorie loves
Orange because its picturesque scenery
reminds him of his native Scotland. The

trees, lawns and flowers, the plants in
the houses, all indicate the well-trained
gardener, and at the gardener's home the
latch string is always out.

Montclair is one of the most conserva-
tive and refined residential districts of
Orange. Its numberless well kept lawns
and gardens would indicate that it must
be a profitable spot for the commercial
gardener and florist. A. David Rose,
who moved here two years ago and took
possession of the old Michie establish-
ment, wears, in addition to his custom-
ary good-natured smile, a look of sleek
prosperity that speaks well for the busi-
ness end of Montclair. A. L. Wallace,
who has been established here some
twelve years has five greenhouses and
does a good local and wholesale trade.
Robt. Chesney occupies a neat little
store on Bloomfield avenue, the main
street to Newark, and has a large range
of glass some distance away.

At South Orange is the already famous
establishment of W. A. Manda. This
wonderful place is a most striking exam-
ple of the results of ambition, persever-
ance and industry. It now comprises
twenty acres with a large range of green-
houses and frames filled to overflowing
with choice material. To go through
the immense collection of free-flowering
perennials, novelties in conifers and other
garden stock would require an entire
day. Plans are now being carried out to
secure a park-like effect by permanent
plantations around the boundaries. The
sensation of the season has been the ever-
green hybrid roses, several new ones hav-
ing bloomed for the first time.

Another South Orange attraction is
the Japanese garden and nurseries. The
grounds, four acres in extent, are laid
out in Japanese style with a miniature
lake, bridges and pagodas and many
curiously dwarfed evergreens and other
arboreal curiosities.

Herbaiceous Plant Notes.

The hardy spring flowering border
plants are past some time ago, but there
is no lack of bloom in the herbaceous
garden. Alyssum argenteum is still a
mass of yellow and the broad, compound
umbels are most useful for cutting, as
they are excellent keepers; the stems are
fifteen to eighteen inches long. The
improved variety of Erigeron speciosum,
called E. speciosum major, is vastly supe-
rior to the type, the rays being very long,
narrow and fringe like; the disk is also
larger and for cut flower purposes wecan
recommend it highly; a second crop
of bloom is produced in fall when the
flowering stems are removed close to the
ground.

Nearly all the achilleasare excellent for
cutting. The golden yellow, broad heads
of A. .Ivgyptica may be had with very
long stems. A. ageratum is somewhat
smaller but bright in color. A. tomen-
tosa aurea is smaller still in every part,
but bears its golden yellow, flat heads in
profusion from early summer until late
autumn; A. Ptarmica and A. serrata are
too well known to need mention here,
but A. millefolia rubra, a bright carmine-
red variety of the ordinary A. millefolia,
deserves to be planted largely, not only
for ornamenting the border, but also for
cut flower purposes; in rich soil it is a
constant bloomer from June to fall.

Astilbe Thunbergii, with its long,
graceful, feathery spikes of white flowers,
and its delicately colored pink com-
panion, A. Chinensis, are both out since
the end of June, and are indispensable
where cut flowers are grown for summer

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use; they require a somewhat moist soil
to do their best and also are greatly
improved in a partially shaded position.
Spiraeas require the same conditions; the
early bloomers are past their best, but
the white S. ulmaria fl. pi. is only begin-
ning to open the first flowers on some
of the stems. The beautiful pink, S.
lobata, is not fully out either and the
delicate, though large and tall growing
S. Kamschatica is still in bud. All of
these are excellent for cutting.

Veronica spicata and its white variety
are in fine condition at present; V'.incana,
somewhat dwarfer than the foregoing,
is now merely beginning to open. Eryo-
giums, too, are showing the steel-blue
color on stems and calyx, and platj'-
codons, with the exception of P. autum-
nalis, are all blooming profusely. The
aconitums are beginning to look well,
too; the yellow A. Pyrenaicum and A.
lycoctonum are fully out. Among the
blue flowering species, A. Tauricum is
prominent. Statice Tatarica is in fine
shape and the firstof the aster- like, large,
double, flowers of Stokesia cyanea are
opening; they will continue in bloom
until fall.

In the above I have mentioned some of
the less known, summer flowering hardy
plants which are useful for cut flower
purposes; there are many more of them
equally desirable. J. B. K.

New York.

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CLUB BRINGS
MDCH GOOD CHEEH. — REPORTS ON CON-
VENTION ARRANGEMENTS. — NEW MEM-
BERS.—LITTLE DOING IN A BUSINESS WAY.
—JOTTINGS OF VARYING INTEREST.

The 'Special meeting of the Florists'
Club, on Monday evening, July 23, was
the largest of the season, there being
sixty members present. Beyond the
admission of twelve new members the
business of the evening was confined to
convention matters, the consideration of
which was agreeably facilitated by the
generous provisions for the inner man
which the house committee distributed
lavishly throughout the evening. The
various sub-committees were all on hand
to report progress and things are going
along in most satisfactory manner. A
number of retail artists were added to
the hall decoration committee and an
unprecedented success is indicated for
this feature. E. A. Asmus declined to
act as captain of a shooting team in the
sporting section. Mr. Roehrs reported
having secured a number of individual
prizes for the bowling tournament. It
is understood that the shooting afiair
will come off at Dexter Park, Cypress
Hills, and the bowling alleys selected are
the Palace alleys on One hundred and
Twenty-fifth street. A letter was received
from Commissioner Brower stating that
the word "Welcome" would be florally
inscribed on one of the flower beds in
Prospect Park in honor of the visit to
Brooklyn of the S. A. F. ladies. A vote
was passed inviting the presence at the
opening session of the convention of
Mayor Van Wyck, the heads of all the
city departments and school committee,
also the Secretary of Agriculture at Wash-
ington and the horticulturists of the
experiment stations in the eastern and
middle states. An invitation to the
school children of New York to come and
see the floral exhibition is also to be
given. A vase of seedling gladioli from
|ohn Lewis Childs graced the exhibition
"table.

Very little business is being transacted
these July days. It has been intolerably

BRIDAL BOUQUET AT EXHIBITION OF FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS, FRANKFORT, GER-
MANY, JUNE 22-24, 1900.

hot in the city and those who have not
found opportunity to get away to rural
retreats and cooler climes have been con-
tent to lounge in fatigue dress in range
of a draught, where such could be found.
As to flowers, but few are coming in and
very few are wanted. Messrs. Weir and
Mallon, of Brooklyn, maketheirhabitual
pilgrimages to Manhattan Island, the
former daily, the latter more irregularly
owing to the demand for his presence at
birthday parties in Brooklyn where his
placid features and sage philosophy are
highly esteemed. The only flurries of
excitement were on Friday of last week,
when a brisk little call for flowers for
watering place use was developed, and
last Saturday, when J. K. Allen ran the
price of lilies at Thirty- fourth street mar-
ket up to $1.50 a dozen all by himself.
When asked to explain his position after-
wards he responded evasively and ram-
bled off into a yarn, telling how the fire
alarm in his town of Kearney had been
set off by snakes.

Frank McMahon sailed for Europe on
Thursday, July 26, and will not return
until early in October.

Chas. Thorley has returned from Man-
chester-by-the-Sea, Mass.

In town: E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind.

Boston.

PERPLEXING STATE OF THE MARKET.—
TIME TO ACCEPT INVITATIONS.— ANOTHER
GOOD SATURDAY SHOW.— DEMISE OF
THAD. PAGE.— VARIOUS NOTES OF LOCAL
INTEREST.

A flock of farmers every morning with
burdens on their arms, of asters, sweet
peas and other outdoor products, and
burdens on their minds of anxiety as to
what they will get for the stock, or
whether they will get anything at all for
it; a few crates of roses that look as
though they had been through all the
troubles that roses are liable to; an
occasional forlorn looking funeral wreath
or pillow; a bunch of argumentative
characters fully capable, in their minds,

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Jjily 2S,

of settling all the warlike, political and
economic problems now distressing the
world and incidentally to fix the price of
lilies for next Easter; a prevalent atmos-
phere of dog day, shirt sleeves, gypso-
phila, bait, California plums and elusive
creditors— that's the state of the market
at present writing. It will improve after
a while and in the meantime we are open
to invitations to participate in any out-
door exercises in which clam bakes, buck-
board rides and similar diversions figure.
Engraved invitations are not necessary;
everything goes.

Another good exhibition at Horticult-
ural Hall on Saturday, July 21, attracted
a large crowd of visitors. Sweet peas were
displayed profusely and were of excellent
(juality. Among the contributors in this
section were H. B. Watts, J. H. Fletcher,
Mrs. H. A. Jones, T. F. Dwight, Mrs.
J. B. Lawrence and W. J. Clemsen. All
the varieties in each exhibit were care-
fully named. Mr. Watt's display con-
tained ninety distinct sorts. Herbaceous
flowers were again shown in fine form by
Blue Hill Nurseries, W. J. Clemsen, Rea
Bros, and Carl Blomberg. Oakes Ames
showed two new nympha-as, Diana, a
cross between Sturtevantii and Ampla
for which a certificate of merit was
awarded, and Niobe, a cross between
Ampla and rubra. E C. Lewis brought
and attractive exhibit of Cupid sweet
peas.

Old time Boston florists will be sorry
to learn of the death of Thad. Page,
which occurred last week after a long
and painful illness. Mr. Page was
formerly in the employ of Wm. Doogue
in his old establishment at Floral Place
for several years and was also employed
in other prominent florist stores. For a
number of years he has been engaged in
the scales business in New York.

W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr., was arrested and
fined last Saturday for speeding his
automobile on one of the Metropolitan
parkways. He says he will do it again,
having still a little money left with
which to pay for fun.

F. S. Davis has just returned from
Belgrade Mills, Maine, where he has been
fishing. He says he caught— well, all fish
stories are alike.

Jas. Rough, Jr., has leased quarters in
a new building to be erected this season
at the corner of Massachusetts and
Huntington avenues, opposite the new
Music Hall and Horticultural Hall.

Mrs. O. H. Hanlon, mother of Mrs. J.
Mitchell Galvin, died at Mr. Galvin's
residence in Dorchester, on Tuly 19.

The cost to the city of the late useless
park department investigation is said to
be in the neighborhood of $<1,000.

Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Newman are spend-
ing their vacation pleasantly down in
Nova Scotia.

\isitors in town: Edw. A. Mosely,
Washington, D. C; H. S. DeForest, New
Sork city.

Philadelphia.

ABUNDANCE OF FUNERAL WORK MAKES
GOOD MATERIAL VERY HARD TO I'lND.—
MARKET AND PRICES.— COOL ROOMS.—
PLANTINGS.— FISHERMEN.

There seems to have been considerable
funeral work about the past week, for
there was a scarcity of flowers. Good
white roses and carnations were held as
high as $1.50 per hundred. Ethel
Crocker is still selling for $2, but is very
scarce. Asters are now coming much
better; $1.50 per hundred is asked for
the best white and purple, the others
going for 75 cents to $1 per hundred.

K. Craig & Son's Japanese lilies sell well
at from $4 to $10 per hundred. Kaiserins
now have the field to themselves among
white roses, but they do not fill the bill.
The weather being so warm, the growth
is very soft and the stems are scarcely
strong enough to keep the buds erect.
The price ranges from $3 to $G per
hun<lred. The supply of lily of the valley
is very erratic; one day it is plentiful,
the next scarcely a spray to be had. The
price is $2 to $1^ per hundred.

Most of the growers have finished their
replanting, and, as far as can be learned,
the assortment of varieties will be about
the same as last season, with the excep-
tion of Beauties, which will probably be
more plentiful. Among the innovations
we see some plantings of sweetbriar.
Sprays of this rose are now considered
quite the thing to top off a box of flowers
or for the finger bowls at a select dinner.

S. S. Pennock's "coolery" is a popular
place these days, but, as with other good
things, one has to be careful to not
indulge too much. His refrigerating plant
is certainly a great advantage over the
old system of using ice. H. G. Geiger, at
the Floral Exchange nurseries, has fitted
up a cool room that seems very satis-
factory and is kept cool at slight expense.
His paper at the next meeting of the club
should prove very interesting. He is now
on a vacation to Block Island on the New
England coast.

Commodore John Westcott is ofl again
to Waretown with another squad of the
boys, Robert Craig and others of this
city and W.J. Stewart, of Boston, being
of the number. Plenty of fish and a good
bright coat of tan, well burnt in, are
among the good things assured. K.

Chicago.

MARKET OUIET.— AN OCCASIONAL SPURT
OF BUSINESS STRAINS THE RESOURCES. —
VERY SMALL COTS THE RULE. — TOO
.MANY GARDEN FLOWERS.— WOMAN LAND-
SCAPE GARDENER LET OUT — VACATION
NOTES.— MANY IMPROVEMENTS IN PROG-
RBSS.— PERSONAL MATTERS OF INTEREST.

There is very little to say as to the
state of the market. Business takes an
occasional spurt but as a general thing
demand is light, which is, perhaps, a
fortunate thing, as supplies are at the
lowest ebb. What new roses there are
show very fair quality now but their
number is decidedly small; of carnations
there are few of particular excellence and
orders for these staples would not be
welcome in any great number. When it
comes to garden flowers, however, the
tab is different. The counters are gener-
ally loaded with promiscuous lots of
indifferent material which seem to ofler
little inducement to the buyers to part
with their coin, despite the allurements
of liberal count ofiered by many a dealer.
Even asters are accumulating and as for
sweet peas, the clean-up prices are so low
that there is no profit in them for any-
body.

Mrs. A. R. McCrea, who was appointed
landscape gardener at Lincoln Park on
February It was dismissed on July 21
but declines to let it go at that. She
charges the loss of her official head to
political influence and has enlisted the
support of her friends and the city press
in the effort to secure reinstatement.

C. L. Washburn and family have been
spending this week at a resort near
Muskegon, Mich. L. G. Greszensand his
wife leave to-night for two weeks at
Paw Paw lake and later Mrs. Horton
will go to Colorado Springs.

At the George Wittbold Company's

they are pegging away through a very
good summer. Their big stock was
greatly depleted during the spring but is
being rapidly worked up and everything
is looking fine. The boys are aiming to
be in shape in the autumn for the best
season's business on record.

John \ an der Wal has determined to
dispose of his place at Washington
Heights and pay a long promised visit to
his relatives in F.urope. No other mem-
ber of his family is in America but he
says he will certainly return.

J. A. Budlong, who is an indefatigable
cyclist, is contemplating a trip to New
York awheel. If he concludes to indulge
himself in this little jaunt, Mrs. Budlong
will go down on the special traia and
join him at the convention.

Kennicotts are adding largely to their
capacity for storing wire work, this
branch of their business having grown to
such proportions that they are obliged
to carry a large stock.

Among the week's visitors were Herbert
Heller, of the South Park Floral Co ,
New Castle, Ind., and Harry Balsley, the
red and bottomless pot park board presi-
dent from Detroit.

G. H. Pieser, secretary of theKennicott
Bros. Co., will be one of the convention
excursionists, the president, Flint Kenni-
cott, having determined that he cannot
attend.

McKellar & Winterson are busy with
repairs to their wholesale store, which
was rather the worse for the wear of a
year's heavy business.

Wietor Bros, are getting into shape for
a big cut next season. Their stock is all
in fine shape and their roses from young
plants are excellent.

.\. L. Vaughan, who has been cottag-
ing beside the St. Joe river, is at home for
a few days and expects to go east about
August 15.

E. E. Pieser left Thursday on the Man-
itou for Mackinac. His itinerary brings
him to New York during the convention
week.

Those best informed on the subject
claim the convention party from this city
will be considerably over 100 strong.

John Muno and Adam Zender and
their wives are considering the matter of
attending the convention.

J. D Thompson, of the Chicago Carna-
tion Company, Joliet, 111., will probably
attend the convention.

Lawrence Kelley will return to the
employ of the Kennicott Bros. Co. next
week.

Many of the growers have the work of
benching their carnations well in hand.

Walter Retzer is planning to be one of
the convention party.

M. Bloy, of Denver, Colo., is in town
for a few days.

Chicago to New York.

The Chicago Florists' Club Committee
on Transportation to the New Yoik
Convention of the Society of American
Florists to be held August 21, 22. 2:i
and 24-, has arranged with the Lake
Shore and Michigan Southern Railway
for a special train, which will be vesti-
buled and will contain as many Pullman
sleepers as may be necessary, a butiet
smoking car, a dining car and a day
coach.

The running time of this train will be
as follows:

Li'a\ I' Chicago - 3:00 p. m. Suiid;i.v, August 19.
Arrive Niiigaru F:ills 7:30.i.m. Monday, August 20.
Leave Niagara Falls9::i0a. m. Monday, August 20.
Le:ive liuffalo - - 10:20a. m. Monday, August20.
Arrive New York - !):00p. m. Mouday, Augu.st 20.
(Grand Centrsl Station.)

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The railroad fare for the round trip will
be $26.7(1 on the certificate plan. The
sleeping-car fare will be $5 for a double
berth to New \ork. But if sleeper accom-
modations are desired to Buffalo only,
sleeper tickets from Chicago to ButTalo
may be had for $.'! and the remainder of
the distance traveled in the day coach.

At Niagara Falls an hour will be
devoted to a trip around the Gorge Route
Electric Line, which on the .\merican side
runs for miles below the falls along the
rapids, whirlpool, etc. Special trolley cars
will await thearrivalof ourspecial train.
Those not wishing to take the trip
through the gorge can devote their time
to seeing the falls in anyway they desire.

Returning from New York the members
of the party have the option of returning
by all rail route, or of taking the boat as
far as Albany. And as a daylight ride up
the Hudson is an exceedingly enjoyable
trip the majority will no doubt take
advantage of it.

The boat leaves New York, foot of Des-
brosses street, at 8:40 a. m. daily, reach-
ing Albany at 6:10 p. m. A westbound
train leaves Albany at 10 p. m., which
arrives at Chicago at 9 p. m. next day.
To any preferring the lake trip Bufialo to
Cleveland the privilege of taking the
C. & B. Transit Co.'s boat is afforded.

Berths may be reserved in the special
sleepers by addressing L. F. Vosburgh,
City Passenger and Ticket Agent, Lake
Shore and Michigan Southern Railway,
180 Clark street, Chicago, who will also
supply any other information. Railroad
tickets and certificates may be had at
the above address or at the Lake Shore
Station, Van Buren street.

In reserving berths be careful to state
whether you wish a berth to New York
or to Buffalo only, and mention that you
desire to travel in the Florists' Special
Train.

By vote of the Chicago Florists' Club
the Committee was instructed to invite
all florists in the west to travel with the
Chicago party and to share the advan-
tages secured by the committee. We
shall be pleased to have your company
on this trip. The New York convention
promises to be a memorable one, and
every florist who can possibly do so
should go.

Please make your berth reservation as
early as possible.

G. L. Grant,

W. N. RUDD,

Walter Kreitling,
Transportation Committee.
Chicago Florists' Club.

Building Problems.

Ed. Am. Florist:— I am building two
even-span houses 20x50, one for roses,
the other for carnations. The houses will
run north and south and 16x16 glass
will be used. Please state how many
runs of 2-inch pipe will be required in
each house, the overhead system of hot
water heating being employed. Which
of the houses should I use for roses, the
one to the east or the one to the west?
If you would advise the use of solid beds,
how should they be constructed?

A. M. E.

For a well-built, 20-foot rose house
with wooden walls, and with the roof of
average pitch, a temperature of 60° can
be maintained with fourteen 2-inch pipes
when the mercury drops to 10° below
zero outside. For most varieties of car-
nations it will be well to use eleven pipes
under similar conditions, although good
results can be secured with other varie-

ties when only ten pipes are used. There
is but little choice in the houses, but
under some conditions it would be best
to use the east house for roses.

Solid beds are more durable than
raised beds as usually constructed, and
are particularly valuable where roses are
required for summer use and when the
plants are to be carried for two years.
It is best to construct the walls of brick
or cement and thus secure permanency,
but plank or boards may be used. Suc-
cess cannot be secured with solid beds
unless thorough drainage is provided.
Broken bricks or cobble stones are often
used for filling the beds to within eight
inches of the surface, but even better
results can be secured if the bed is filled
with some firm material to within about
one foot of the surface, and this is covered
with 3-inch drain tile, the lines running
across the beds and with the ends even
with the outer face of the walls. This
use of drain tile favors aeration as well
as the thorough drainage of the soil.

L. R. T.

Chicago Sweet Peas.

Ed. Am. Florist:— Your issue of July 21,
makes this remarkable statement, in
noticing the sweet pea market of
Chicago: "There are sweet peas to throw
away, many sales being made at a cent
a bunch. The only grower whose stock
sells out well is C. W. Northrup, of La
Grange, one of Kennicotts' consignors,
whose flowers are so good and so care-
fully bunched that the light colord sorts
are always chosen where sweet peas are
wanted."

This is the second time within a few
weeks that the American Florist has
puffed one grower at the expense of all
others. But is there really any justice in
this? We, of the Sweet Pea Farm, of
Evanston, believe that we are offering
daily to the floral public as good sweet
peas as can be found in the market, and
as well bunched. We put from ten to
forty thousand stems daily on our
counter at McKellar & Winterson's at
half past seven o'clock a. m. and usually
are all sold before half past eight. Among
them are a great variety of colors, light
and dark, but they are so good and well
bunched that even the dark ones are not
left unsold. N. G. Axtell.

[We did not state, as our correspondent
insinuates, that C. W Northrup's dark
sweet peas are left unsold. — Ed.]

OBITUARY.

MRS. ISAAC FREYES.

The wife of Isaac Freyer, of Kendall-
ville, Ind., died July 7 after an illness of
several weeks. She was 56 years of age,
a most estimable lady and an expert in
the making of floral designs.

THOMAS LEWIS.

Thomas Lewis, who years ago con-
ducted a flower store on Massachusetts
avenue, Indianapolis, died July 18 after
a long illness. He was 52 years old and
well known and liked by the older mem-
bers of the trade. In more recent years
Mr. Lewis managed the Lakeside and
Winona Parks near Warsaw, until poor
health forced him to resign. He leaves a
widow and three small children. 1 1. J.

WM. m'kellar.

William McKellar, who was one of the
best known and most highly respected
citizens of Chillicothe, O., died Wednes-

day afternoon, July 18, after an illness of
thirteen weeks. Mr. McKellar was born
at Paisley, Scotland, January 31, 1833,
and consequently was in his sixty-eighth
year. He served his apprenticeship at
the famed place of the Duke of Argyle
and at seventeen he came to America,
locating at Jersey City, where he lived
for several years. Afterwards he removed
to St. Louis, remaining only a few years.
From there he removed to fronton and
finally located at Chillicothe, where he
has conducted his business successfully
for the past thirty-seven years. October
3, 1850, he was married to Mary John-
son, at fronton. Mrs. McKellar, died
ten years ago, Theyleaveeightchildren,
Mrs. Theodore Miiler, who resides at
home; James McKellar, of Columbus;
Mrs. John Hancock, of Columbus; Chas.
McKellar, of McKellar & Winterson,
wholesale florists, Chicago; Miss Daisy,
Arthur and Oliver, who lived at home;
and Albert, who is in the Philippines.
All the children, with the exception of
the last-named, were in constant attend-
ance at their father's bedside during his
last illness. That Mr. McKellar's busi-
ness associates and fellow citizens real-
ized his worth as a man and their loss as
a community was eloquently attested at
the obsequies, which were largely
attended.

HENRY DALE.

The leading rosarian of the Dominion
of Canada passed away July 15, after a
ten day's illness, blood poisoning being
the cause of his demise. Henry Dale, or
Harry, as he was almost universally
known to the trade, was born at Dorking,
Surrey, England, in 1851, and came of a
family of market gardeners. When the
boy was twelve years old the father
removed to Canada, locating at Bramp-
ton. In 1870 the son became a partner
in the business which had been estab-
lished, but in 1881 he started for himself,
market gardening but growing a few
roses and gradually increasing this
branch of his establishment until he had
a range of 200,000 feet of glass and a
reputation as a rose grower which
extended all over America. It was years
ago that Mr. Dale began to be known
outside his own bailiwick. He was one
of the first to adopt the methods of the
present day and has long been a leader
in all things tending to the betterment
of the trade. He was a member of all
the big and active societies, the Society
of American Florists, the American Car-
nation Society, the American Rose Soci-
ety and the Canadian Horticultural
Society, and their interests were always
his interests. Mr. Dale had a splendid
business and to keep pace with the largely
increased demands of the past season he
was building six new houses, two of
them 840 feet long. He had, for some
years, looked forward to the day of his
demise and planned to leave his big indus-
try in competent and well-trained hands.
His executors, Thos. W. Duggan and
Wm. Algie, will carry on the business,
with Mr. Dale's brother, Edward, in
charge of the houses and stock. Mr.
Dale lost his wife early in this year and
the shock was so great that he never
fully recovered. He leaves a son, Edward,
and five daughters, the eldest being the
wife of Wm. Algie, one of his executors.
At the funeral, July 17, there was a
wealth of floral tokens, sent, many of
them, from considerable distances, and
the gathering of florists included nearly
all in that section of Canada and a num-
ber from the United States.

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The American Florist.

July 28,

Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, J200.

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 are allowed, only on consecutive inser-
tions, as follows — 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
tl.OOper inch, net, in the case of the two
front pages, regular discounts ap-
plying only to the back pages.
The Advertising Department of the American
Plobist is for Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen
and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines on/y.

Orders for less than one-haK inch space not accepted.

Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to
secure insertion in the issue for the following
Saturday. Address

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. CHICAGO.

Good growers of greenhouse stock are
in strong demand.

Every grower should see that his
greenhouses are insured against hail.

Clean up all seasonable work in order
that you may have time to attend the
convention.

Sow mignonette indoors about the
middle of August to bloom from Decem-
ber 1 onward.

The annual convention of the Cana-
dian Horticultural Society will be held at
Montreal, August 16 and 17. For pro-
gramme see our issue of July 14. page
1506.

To avoid the rush at the S. A. F. con-
vention send your annual dues ($3) now
to Secretary Stewart, 67 Bromfield street,
Boston, Mass. Those not already mem-
bers should send $5.

With this issue the American Florist
completes its fifteenth volume, a total,
with covers, of 178S pages, excelling the
fourteenth volume, itself larger than any
of its predecessors, by 128 pages.

The second annual chrysanthemum
show of the Putnam County Horticult-
ural Society will be held at Cold Spring-
on-Hudson, N. Y., November 8 and 9.
The premiums are liberal. Copies of the
list may be obtained by addressing, J. A.
Connolly, secretary. Cold Spring.

It should be understood by past mem-
bers of the S. A. F. that those who have
been identified with the national society
in the past but who for any reason have
allowed their membership to lapse, that
the former rule charging up back dues to
delinquent members was rescinded by
vote of the society some time ago and
that the roll book is open to all who
desire to join, at any time, as new mem-
bers. The remittance of $5 to Secretary
Stewart, 67 Bromfield street, Boston,
Mass., will entitle the applicant to full
membership for the current year, regard-
less of past affiliation.

American Carnation Society.
carnations registered.
E. A. Nelson, Indianapolis, Ind.: Mrs.
E. A. Nelson, in color a beautiful pink, a
little darker than Scott; calyx never
bursts; growth strong and healthy; stem
two andone-halffeetlong, strong enough
to hold the flower erect; flowers from
three and one-fourth to four inches in
diameter; begins to bloom early and is a
free bloomer.

Albert M. Heer, Sec'y.

New York Hotels.

At the request of Walter F. Sheridan,
chairman of the reception committee, we
herewith present a list of the hotels of
New York for the information of those
who will attend the approaching conven-
tion of the Society of American Florists:

EUROPEAN PLAN. Rates Miles to

per day. Hall,

Savov. 59th St. and 5th av $2 00 - 1

Nrth'erland, f 9th st. and 6th av. ... 2 00 1

Metropole, Broadwuy and 42d st... 1 00 i4

St. Cloud, Broadway and 42d st — 1 50 y,

M;inhattan, Madison av. and 42d St. 2 00 %

Marlborough, B'dway and 3Tth st. 1 50 'a

Murray Hill, Park av. and JOth >t. 1 50 "a

Grand Union, Park av. and 42d st 100 near

Imperial. Broadway and 32d st . - - 1 50 ?i

Grand, Broadway and 31st st 150 \

Victoria, 5th av. and 27th st 160 7s

Ashland, 4th av. and 25th st 100 %

Continental, Broadway and 20th St. 1 00 I'g

Union Square, Union "sq. and 15th 1 00 M4

Everett, Union st[. and 17tli st 1 50 IH

St. Denis, Broadway and 11th St.. 1 tO IJi
Cosmopolitan, W. Broadway and

Chambers 1 00 3

.\stor House, Broadway opp. Gen-
eral P. 0 1 00 3

Holland House, 5th av. and 30th st. 2 00 %

AlIEKIOAN AND EUROPEAN PLAN.

Am. Euroi). Miles.

Mays. 50 West 28th st $150 $150 ',

Broad wav Central, Broadway

opp. Bond 2 50 100 2

AMERICAN PLAN.

Per day. Miles.
Kifth Avenue, 5th av. and 23rd st. . . .»5 00 1

Sturtevunt, Broadway and 28lh st . . 2 60 '■»

Visiting members may have rooms
reserved at any of the above hotels by
applying direct, or through the chairman
of the hotel committee, S. S. Butterfield,
P. O. Box 1607, New York, specifying
grade of accommodation desired. Most
New York hotels are conducted on the
European plan.

"Plant Culture."

This is the title of an exceedingly use-
ful book for florists and gardeners just
issued bv the A. T. De La Mare Printing
& Publishing Co., Ltd., 2-8 Duane
street. New York, The author is George
W. Oliver, the skillful propagator at the
I', S. Botanic Garden, Washington, D.
C, who writes on a great number of
subjects in a thoroughly practical man-
ner and in language which all can under-
stand. Growers will find the book a
valuable guide on the numerous green-
house and outdoor questions which come
up for consideration every day in the
year. We can supply it on receipt of the
price, which is $1 per copy.

The Henry Shaw Medal.

The St. Louis Florists' Club desires to
call attention to the fact that in June,
1893, the board of trustees of the Mis-
souri Botanical 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 at a
flower show or exhibition provided for
in the will of the late Henry Shaw, pro-
vided that the judges or other persons
making awards at such exhibition shall
certify that said medal is "awarded to a
plant of decided merit for cultivation,
not previously an article of North Ameri-
can commerce and introduced to such
commerce by the exhibitor during the
year in which said award is made."

Numerous plants worthy of the award
of this medal are each year 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
premiums placed in the hands of our
local Florists' Club for award at our
annual chrysanthemum show to be held
in St. Louis, November 14 to 16, 1900.
J.J. Beneke, Manager.
Emil Schray, Secretarv.

The Discount Question.

"A correspondent, who every year
receives a circular from a Dutch horti-
cultural firm, has this year, apparently
by a mistake, received the circular
intended for his gardener. The circular
announces that 'to gardeners only' a dis-
count of 10 per cent is allowed on all
orders above £10. This seems to throw
some light on the recently agitated ques-
tion of the illegitimate commission in
business. It also, as our correspondent
suggests, helps to explain the generous
view the average gardener takes of a
garden's necessities."

The above cutting, from the Daily
Chronicle of the 12th. has been sent to
us for our opinion and publication. The
former is scarcely necessary, as it is obvi-
ous that discounts of this kind cannot be
paid honestly; the ordinary five per cent
is a heavy tax on the trade, and any-
thing beyond is usually made up at the
expense of the purchaser in one way or
another. We do not think, however,
that we are in a position here to raise a
howl of indignation against the foreigner
who adopts this questionable style of
pushing trade, while several houses are
well known to pursue the same tactics
by bribing gardeners right and left all
over the country. A short time ago a
well known firm in the Midlands sent a
traveler round offering ten per cent down
on the order, and another five per cent
when the account was paid. We only
hope he met with the same reply in other
quarters that our informant gave him.

This is a most urgent question, and
would have been taken up ere this by the
new Trades' Association, but its discus-
sion is being held over until the result is
seen of the bill now before parliament;
this may alter the situation so largely
that it would not be wise to take action
until its fate is settled one way or the
other. — Horticultural Advertiser.

SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE.

AdvertlsementB under tbls bead will be Inserted at
tbe rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) eaob Inser-
tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant adrs. not
admitted under this head.

Bvery paid subscriber to the AMBRIOAN FLORIST
for tbe year I'.iOO Is entitled to a flve-Une want adv.
(situations only) free to be used at any time darlnx
the year.

SITUATION WANTED -By a reliable florist, as
foreman or to take cbarKe; lifetime experience;
English, married. C K, care Am. Florist.

SITOATION WANTEI)-By German Florist, single,
age 35, sober and reliable; In (lower store, to learn
cut flower trade, good reference.

GU.^TAVE KLOSSE, 172 E. Madlson St., Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED— By a flretclsss cut flower
grower and propagator of all plants for wholesale
place; a ;;ood worker; ;10 years' e.vperience; American,
married, small family. Best of references. Address
C B, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTBD-By experienced mushroom'
and vegetable grower, outdoors or under glass.
Would like an Insight Into floriculture. Neat, clever
workman. Unquestionable references.

W. I. ARMSTRONG, Streator, 111.

SITUATION WANTED- By a flrst class grower of
roses and carnations, also chrysanthemums,
violets, palms and ferns: 18 years' experience; single;
speak English and German. Address

J B, care American Florist, Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED-As florist or landscape gar-
dener; '.t years' experlenes. Can grow roses, car-
nations,'mums and violets; married, and with best
references. Address

John F. Poagdb, Putin-Bay Island, O

igoo.

The American Florist.

1561

SITUATION WANTEI)-Ah clerk In TRtuU ttorlat's
store: four years' experience In etore and (freen-
house; am Kuod salesman and have had some expe-
rience In deslKnlnK and decorailnK. Good rererencea.
Address K L. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTBI) An ("reman, by a M rat clans
grower of roMes and cut il wers; Kenenil plantH-
man: single, atie '■'<■^ A tlrMi clasB place wanted. Beat
of references. Open for en^:iiKeiiie''t now or later.
Address (Juoweh, cure American Klurlst.

SITUATION WANTKD— By specialist in ^rowlnt;
herbaceous plants, and head of Iart:etl<>rUt estab-
lishment; competent in most all branches of hortl-
cuUure. Life experience: hlBliest recommendations.
Address K 8, Box I'JH, Lon« Branch City N. .1.

SITUATION WANTEI)-By two brothers, one an
expert deelKner. maker up and decorator, the
other a trrower, plantsman, designer and tirii't-clasa
all-around man; theiwo quallttwd to take charge of
place and store. A No, 1 references. Addreps

FLORISTS, Pe rla Uelphts, Peoria Co.. III.

ANTED— Florist who understands RrowlnK car-
natioDB. CARNATION, Care Am. Florist.

W

W

ANTEI)-800 feet of 4-lnch cast iron hot water
pipe and fittloKS. Mhs, H. 8alves()n,

Petersbura- III.

W

ANTED— Address of Louis Truxler, a practical
and ornameDtal florist

Thos b. Bull. Bakersfleld, Cal

WANTED— A single florist who also can grow mush-
rooms successfully. Head references and state
wages expected Chris uansen, St. Paul. Minn.

WANTED-AKlrl who Is thoroughly experienced.
iQ a fine florist establlsbmenc Wages filS to $20
a month, with board. Ad. TM, care Am. Florist.

W ANTE I)— A florist who can grow roses, carnations,
mums and ueoeral bedding stuff Send refer-
ereoces and wages. Address K D. care Am Florist.

WANTED— Rose grower to fke charBe of section
Maids and Brides. Must be fully competent.
Address or call. Brant & Nob, Forest Glen. Chicago.

WANTED— Ad assistant for good commercial place.
State lowest wages Only honest and sober man
need answer. German preferred. Address

Paul Likksch, Batavla, N. V.

W

ANTED— Florist, single. German, to grow cut
flowers and general greenhouse stock. Address
SAGINAW GRKENHouyE, WW" N. Michigan Ave.,
Saginaw. W. S , Mich.

WANTED— Experienced man for general grees-
house work on retail place. State wages with
or without board. References. Address

Michigan, care Amerloan Florist, Chicago.

WANTED— Good man to take charge of Beauty
section: single man preferred Will pay good
waiires to right man. Address JOHN MuNO,
Touhy and Western Aves., Rogers Park, Chicago.

WANTED— An Al all around man as foreman on
a retail place. Must be sober and reliable.
Good wages paid to the right man. Apply with ref-
erence to C 0, care Amerlcaa Florist.

WANTED AT ONCE— A young with some experi-
ence In greenhouse work; must be willing to
take care of horse. State wages wanted with board.
Address Fred. J. King,

220 MadlBOn St.. Ottawa, HI.

WANTED TO RENT— A greenhouse plant of about
15.000 feet of glass In good repair and suitable
for growing mushrooms: within twelve miles of
Chicago. Address X Y Z,

care American Florist, Chicago.

WANTED— A flrst-class plantsman: must be well
posted In ferns, cyclamens, primulas, begonias,
and a good propagator of general bedding stock.
Good references required. A single man preferred.
Slate wages expected. Apply to W.m Nicholson,
Pleasant Hit] Conservatories, Framlngham, Mass.

WANTED— Thoroughly flrst-class gardener to take
charge of a large place In the Adirondacks.
Married man without children desired. Must be cap-
able of maklnt; Improvements on grounds In accord-
ance with plan furnished. Wages $75.00 per month,
bouse, vet^ctables and milk. Please do not apply
unless requirements can be met as stated above.
J.WILKINSON Elliott, Landscape Architect.
Pittsburg. Pa.

FOR SALE OS RENT— Six greenhouses, dwelling,
sheds. Bargain. W. L. Winn, White Hall III.

FOR RENT— Four greenhouses 14x71, with office
21x23, with rooms. Call at

1144 School St.. Chicago.

F

lOR SALE— 300 feet of 4-lnch cast IroQ pipe. In good
condition, at 10c per toot. Address

E. F. Overjlan. Wabash, Ind.

BiOR SALE— One No. 16 Ultchlngs hot water boiler
In good condition ; new grate bars; $75 00.

Mrs. H. Salveson. Petersburg. III.

FOR BALE— Free fuel, 5000 feet glass. Great chance
for florists or gardeners. Only $500 cash. Account
sickness. Write quick. B'Ree Fuel, care Am. Florist.

FOR SALE- Greenhouse containing t;,OLO feet of
glass with house and barn In connection. Every-
thing In good condlton and well stocked. One-fourth
cash, balance time. Fred Plagge, Elgin. 111.

FOR SALE— At reasonable price, four greenhouses
with stock, heated by steam, near four cemeter-
ies; no opposition. Electric cars pass the office.
Reason for selling, age. Address Indiana.

Care American Florist.

FOU SALE- Rare chance to a reliable grower and
greenhouse man. In city of 20.0UU. half Interest
in establltjlied business. 5000 teet of glass, hot water.
Have other business ('"Ine opportunity.

E FC, care American Florist.

FOR KENT-Three greenhouses and living rooms,
situated two bIdckM from electric cars and four
blocks froni railroad station and within from one to
three miles of tlve largo cemeteries Address or call.
I' O. 127 Wells St.. 2nd floor. Chicago.

FOR SALE-Leflse. stock, etc , of place of £000 feet
of glass in Chicago suburb, all in good condition.
Stock flrst-class and more than Is needed. Will sell
very cheap; cash wanted. Reason for leaving, am
going to Europe. Address J D,

care American Florist, Chicago.

ipoR 8ALE-In Al condition, fully stocked. 5000 feet
' of glass on four lots In best part of city. Well
established and doing good business. Cheap fuel and
no competition for sixty miles. Owner has other
business and can not give personal attention. Don't
answer unless you mean business Address

ILLINOIS, care American Florist.

Situation Wanted.

A competent greenhouse foreman or miin-
at^er is open to engagement. Good plants-
m;m. with special knowledge in the grow-
ing or roses, carnations and chrysanthe-
mums. Best of refer'^nces. Address

ABC, care American Florist.

Two First=Class Rose Growers.
GOOD Wages to Proper Parties.

SOUTH PARK FLORAL CO..

NEW CASTLE. IND.

To Rent

GREENHOUSE
PLANT

Of 8 Houses, all in operation,
situated in Iowa. Address

"IOWA," care of American I'lorist, Chicago.

FOR RENT.

Greenhouses suitable for Carnations or
Lettuce; J2,000 feet of glass, with }i
acre of ground; 8 miles from center of
Chicago; good R.Rs.and trolley lines.

Address Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago.

For Sale...

200 Boxes 10sl4 A Doable Thick
Glass at $2.80 per -bos; also one second-
hand liot water boiler, including water back
and grate bars in good condition; heating
capacity 4000 feet of 4-incb pipe. Price $75.

GEO. REINBERG, '^"^g^ygj'g^^"'-

FOR SALE.

Fixtures and good will of Al Cut Flower
Store in Chicago. Buyer should have cash
and be able to run a first-class place.

Inquire of J. C. VAUGHAN.

FOR SALE

Thirteen (13) Green-
houses, situated in
•ity of Allegheny. Pa.,
containing twenty-
three thou.sund <2:i,000) square feet of glass. All
steam heated and in good running order. Will
sell houses at low price and lease dwelling and
land, or will sell entire plant. Possession imme-
diately. Address

J. M. REEVES, Warren, 0.

FOR SALE OR RENT.

15,000 square feet of glass, all new houses with modem
Improvements, healed by steam. House and barn
and one acre of land, best retail stand outside of city
limits right opposite Woodmere Cemetery entrance,
one of the largest cemeteries In the state of Michigan,
two blocks from railroad depot. This place can be
rented for $."0 ClU per month without stock. Or I will
give you work, to ttnd out what you can make. Rea-
son for selling out, I have too much other bualneBs to
attend to. Address

ANTON KAIER, Woodmere, Mich.

FOR SALE

240 acres of land on Isthmus of Tehaunte-
pec, state of Vera Cruz, Mexico. For full
particulars write

ROLAND HUGHES.

846 New rork Life BIdg. KANSAS CITY. MO.

FOR SALE

With 10 Year Lease,

One of the best places
in Chicago.

Modern store with fine, large show house front-
ing 50 feet on West Madison street, opposite
Albany avenue. This is an ideal location, being
in the center of the best population on the West
Side. Everything is new and perfect, having
been built by me, and for ray own use, less than
eight months ago. I also have one of the finest
delivery rigs in the city. I will also lease, very
cheap for 10 years, one acre of land in Oak Parte
and near Madison street; it is fine for growing
and is now nlanted with outdoor stock. My
health compels me to sacrifice my business and
go west and if you want a fine place and a money
maker, see mine; it must be seen to be appreciated.

T. J. CORBREY,

I409-I4II W. Madison St., CHICAGO.

FOR SALE

On western coast of Michigan, two lots, two
greenhouses, all modern appliances, in excellent
condition. Good business location. Good oppor-
tunity for energetic man. Price |3,2O0.00. Write
for particulars.

For sale or rent, near Erie. Pa., lot 100x150, large
two story dwelling and four greenhouses almost
new. Good glass and well heated. Excellent
business location. Price $2,000.00, easy payments.
Write for particulars.

Any of the above named properties is a fine bar-
gain, and those desiring to purchase will do well
to communicate with us. These are only a few of
the properties that we have for sale and leasing.

SMITH & SMITH,

p. 0. Box 869. 345 Sixth Ave., PITTSBURG. PA.

For Sale.

GREENHOUSE
PROPERTY ^

At Nyack, N. Y. A plot 220xJ25
feet, on which are four Rosehouses,
l00xJ8x6, each house heated by a
No. 1 6 Hitchings Boiler ; and seven
houses, each about 64x11 ft., heated
by flues. This property will be
sold cheap to quick cash buyer,

HITCHINGS & CO.,

233 Mercer St. NEW YORK.

NOTICE

STOCKHOLDERS' MEETINQ.

CHICAGO, July 21. 1900.

stockholders of the American Florist Comoany:

^'ou are hereby notified that the imnual meeting
of the Stockholders of the American Florist Com-
pany will be held in the Murray Hill Hotel, New
York, N. Y., Wednesday, August 22, 1900, at 3
o'clock 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 the meeting.

F. R. PIERSON, Pres.

M. BARKER, Sec'y.

Always mention the

American Florist

when writing advertisers.

1562

The American Florist.

July 28,

Indianapolis.

LA.EGB MONBY PRIZES FOR FLOWERS AT
THE FAIR.— VARIOUS JOTTINGS, PERSONAL
AND OTHERWISE.

The premium list of the State Fair is
ready and obtainable from the secretary.
Five hundred dollars in premiums are
offered for floral exhibits. There were but
four exhibitors last year and only half of
the prizes were competed for.

Contrary to the experience of other
years, July has been a money making
month for retail florists, owing chiefly
to a great amount of funeral work.

Jacob Forest, the Greenfield florist,
visited Indianapolis last week. He
reports excellent trade and intends
enlarging his range of glass.

Charles Wheatcraft is giving his place
an overhauling, rebuilding some of his
older houses.

John Bertermann and family have gone
to Put-in-Bay for a two weeks' stay.

H.J.

McKeesport, Pa. — W. F. Dickinson
is rebuilding four houses, two of them
20x100 and two 15x70. He will heat
them by steam and grow a general stock .
Trade is holding up well.

Wbol^ale [lower/arKjfe

Cincinnati, July 2i>.

Rosas, Briae a 00® 4.00

Brtdeamald -' 00® 4 00

Meteor ^.OOa 4.00

Perle 3.00® 3.00

Oarnatlons 75(3, 1 00

fanoy 1.60® 2.00

GladloluB 4.00

BtockB 2.00

Sweet peas .35

Tuberoses 3.0O

Bmllax 12.50® 16.C0

Adlantom 1.00

Common ferns .15

Asparagus 50.00

ST. LOOTS, July 2ti.

Roses Bride, BrldesmaKl 2.00® 4.00

Meteor 1 00® 6 00

" Perle 2.00® 3.00

Gamatlons, common 75® 1.00

fancy 1 50® 2.00

Ismene Lilies 4.00® 6. CO

Bmllai 12.60

Adlantum 60® 1.00

nollyhocks I.OO

Tuberoses 4.ro® 5 00

Gladioli 2.00* 4 OJ

Asters 1.00® 2.00

MILWAUEBI, July 26.
Boses. Beauty, medium perdos. 1.50® 2.00
" •• short •• •■ .60® I.OO

" Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 4.00

Meteor 4.00® 5.00

Kalsertn 4.00® 6 00

Carnations, ordinary 1.00

fancy 2.00

Auratums lilies 15. 00

Adlantnm 75® 100

Common ferns .25

Gladiolus 4.00® 6 00

Asters 50® 1 LO

bmllaz 16.00

Asparaccus 65.00

Galax leaves .20

Sweet Peas .15

PiTTSBtnto, July 26.

Boiei, Beauty, fancy 20.00®26.00

extra 10.C0®15 00

No. 1 5 00® 8 00

culls 2.00® 4 00

" Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® r.. 00

" Meteor 2.00® 6.00

" Perle 2.0O® 6.00

Cusln 2.00® 4.00

Carnations, ordinary tO® 1.00

fancy 1 60® 2.00

Lily of the valley 2 00® 1.00

Sweetpeas 10® .50

Daisies 25® 1.00

Bmllaz 12 60®15 00

Gladiolus .. 4.00® 6.00

Adlantnm 75® I.OO

Asparagus 35 OOasO.OO

Sp^eng^rll 25® .35

Dagger Ferns 1000,12.00

Asters 1.00® 3.00

DENVER, July 26.

Roses, Beauty, select 12.50®20.00

ordinary 4.00® 8.00

" Bride. Bridesmaid 3.0U® 4.00

Meteor 5.00® 6.00

Perle, Wootton 3.00® 6.00

Camatlone, ordinary I 00® 1.50

fancy 1.60® 2.60

Lllyof the valley 4.00

Callas 12 60

Harrtsll 12 60

Sweet peas 15® .35

Asparagus 60. CO

Bmllax 18.00

Ferns .30

Everything in the

GUT FLOWER

and a
complete line of

WIRE WORK,

the kind
that will give satisfaction.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

line.

HOLTON & HUNKEL CO.,

p. O. Box 103.

JMll-v-v^tJ.l«:e>^, "Wis

When writing mention the American Florist

CUT FLOWERS.

* * * * Shipping orders receive prompt
and careful attention.

C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis.

Please Meotion American Florist.

PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., Ltd,

504

Liberty Street,

ALL
FLOWERS

IN
SEASON.

FITTSBUBG,
FA.

GALAX LEAVES, Brilliant Bronze or Green, $1.50 per 1000.

FANCY FEKN, DAGGEK FEKN, Etc., at market prices.

HARRY A BUNYARD, - 42 west 28th street, new YORK.

i~' Northern Ferns

Now READY, 50 ots, per 1000. LAUREL FES-
TOONING, 4c to 6c p'T yard. Best goods always.

CROWL FERN CO., Millington, Mass.

BOSTON FERN

L. It. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass.

SPECIALTY.

♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ »♦♦♦♦♦

■ ELECTROS... ^ ■

for Catalogue Purposes.

WE have a large assortment of
strictly high-class halftones of
which we can supply electros suitable
for catalogue illustration. If you need
anything in this way. state your re-
quirements and we will submit ]rroofa
of the illustrations in stock
Price for cash only 16 cents per square inch.

♦ THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO.,

324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

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in

AN

Indispensable Adjunct

To a successful wholesale business is an up-to-date,
accurate, complete Trade Directory. Such a
book, 387 pages, containing the name and
address of every florist, nurseryman and seedsman
in America, new list of private gardeners and horti-
cultural supply concerns and much other informa-
tion will be mailed from this office on receipt of $2.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

324 Dearborn St., CHICAQO, ILL.

^90o.

The American Florist.

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:i;ii^|$Si^i^||$i^i^i^-^;i^i^;i^i£i;i;^i^i^^

ALL
FLOWERS

IN
SEASON

Carnations

When you want them.

As you like them.

E. C. AMLING,

Wholesale Cut Flowers,

32-34-36 Randolph St.

CHICAGO. I

i

McKellar & Winterson's

Modern Supply House.

Send for Prices on all Supplies.
Clearance Sale Now On.

Give us your order now together with your needs in
CUT FLOWERS.

. McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

SgSgggggSSgggggg

45-47-49
WABASH AVE.

CHICAGO.

WIETOR BROS.

Wholesale
Growers

of Cut Flowers

All te'e^raph and telephone orders
given prompt attention.

51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

WEILAHD AND-RISCH

I We are large Growers and !
[Shippers of CUT FLOWERS]

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

GEO. REINBERG,

Wholesale Grower of Cut flowers.

BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS.

A.11 stock at lowest market rates. Send iu your
orders.

B1 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Seen by New Firms:

AMERICAN FLORIST ADYTS.

Wbol^ale power/\arK?fe

CHICAGO. July 27.
Beauty, extra long stems
30 Inch
24 "
20 "
15 "
12 "

3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.25
1.00
.75

Bride, Bridesmaid 3.000 5 00

Perle 3.00® 6.00

Meteor 3.00® 5.00

" La France 4 00® 6.00

Golden Qata (i.OO® 8 00

Liberty B.OO® 8.00

Carnations 75® 1.00

fancy 1.50

Lily of the valley 3.00® 5.00

MlKDonette 2.00® 6.00

Sweet peas . XO

Adlantom 60® 1.00

Common ferns .15

Fancy ferns ... .20

Bmllal... 8.00®12.00

AjsparajiruB 60.00

64 WABASH AVE.
CHICAGO

8. K. Cor. Wabash Ave. and Randolph St

Do the American Florist a small favor.
Mention the paper when writing adver-
tisers.

E. H. Hunt

THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR

WHOLESALE-

GUT FLOWERS

Hunt's Flowers
Qo Everywiiere

76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

PETER REINBERG,

Grower and Wholesaler of Cut flowers.

500.000 FEET OF GLASS.
Headquarters for American Beauty.

Carnations, Blooms and Cuttings.

51 Wabash Avr.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

J. B. DEAMUD,

Wholesale
Commission Florist,

51 Wabash Ave., GHIGflGO.

Bassett&Washburn

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CmCAGO.

Wkolesale Dealers and
Growers o(

Cut Flowers

GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL.

A. L RANDALL ^

Wholesale Florist

Don't Forget that we are at 4 Waih-
ington St., Chicago.

Write for special gnotatlons on large orden.

WHOLESALE

GROWER OF ROSES.

DBALEB IN

CUT FLOWERS.

J. A. BlIDLONG,

37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAQO, ILL

Mention the American Florist.

Benthey & Co.

F. F. BENTHEY, Manager.

Wholesale Commission Florist

41 Randolph Street CHICAGO.

|^~Con8ignmenta solicited

1. 6. PRINCE & GO.

wnolesale Gut Flowers

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Agents tor the Hinsdale Rose Co. gpeolal atMnllOB

paid to shipping orders.

76 & 78 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHIOAO*.

Please mention the American Florist.

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The American Florist.

July 28,

Samuel %. fwml

Wholesale Florist,

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street,

.PHILADELPHIA, PA.

AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES.

UCKING THE SUMMER WE Witt BE OPEN FROM 7:30 A. M. TO 6:00 P. M.

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, " "^"'Tos^S-n' mIsI* ""•'■

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

— WELCH BROS,, Sole Agents for FREYSTEDTS' Imr

Script Letters,

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

NOTICE: WELCH BROS,, Sole Agents tor FREYSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, S2.00 per

Script Letters, $4.00 per 100.

8,000,000

Hardy Gut Ferns

Now l8 your time to buy at 40c
oer thousand In five or ten
th usand lots, 50c per thoua-
and for lees Sphasrnum Mosa.
oOc per bbl ; Bou«iuet Green.
4c per pound. Laurel RopluK,
14 00 per lOO vards All orders
by mail or despatch promptly
attended to.

THOMAS COLLINS,

Hinsdale. - Mass.

ssfiSiSsssassB

Carnation Blooms

In Unlimited Quantities

SHIPPED TO ALL POINTS.

Chicago Carnation Co., Z

JOLIEI,

Boston
Flowers.

Geo. A. Sutherland

WHOLESALE DEPOT FOR

All Florists' Supplies,

Price lists mailed.

67 BROMFIELD ST..
BOSTON, MA88.

Wholesale Florists,

Always on Hand:

CARNATIONS.

BRIDESMAIDS.

BRIDES.

P

j7 JOBBERS IN

"^FLORISTS'

SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.
84 Hawley Street. BOSTON.

SHIPPING LIBELS '^

• Cut Flowers

Printed in two colors on gummed
paper; your card, etc., in black and
leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red.
Very attractive. Price per 500,82.85;
per 1000, 84.50. Send for samples

EUCTRO or THIS LFAF, POSTPAID. $1.23.

American Florist Co.,

^^^^ CHICAQO.

It it good business policy
to mention the

.„AMERICA^ nORIST

whpn vou write to an advertiser.

Wbol^ale f[ower/\arK^

PHIIiABKl.PHIA, July 25.

Boiea. Tea

" extra

Beanty, extra

flrsH

GamattonB

fancy

Uly of the valley

ABparajniB

Bmllax

Adlantnm

Bweet Peas

Asters

BOSTON, July 25.

Bosei, Beauty, extra

" " medium

" culls

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor

" extra

Kalserln

Carnations

Lily of the valley

I andyluft, Gypsoptilia, etc.. per bunch,

Bweet peas

Smilax

Asparagus

nardy ferns

i.ooai a.oo

3.00® 6 00

12.00OI.5.00

u.00@ 8.00

.50® .75

l.OO® 1.50

2.00® 4.00

35.00(3511 00

12.oa@16.00

.60® .T5

.20® .30

.76® 1.00

16.00® 20.00

1.00® i: 00

, 1.00® 2 00

.60® 3 00

3 (10® 5 00

. ti.OU® 8.00

. .60® 1.00

, 2.00® 4 00

.S"® 1.00

10® .15

.06® . 10

.oa®io.oo

60.00
.20

HEADQUARTERS

O^VfSTER**
.,^tvN YORK

GIVE

US

A

TRIAL.!'

WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

Roses, Carnations, end all kinds of
Seasonable Flowers in Stock.

UfU C VICTIIIft Wholesale Com-

linii ri IVAOllllUi mission Florist,

481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. V.

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

1122 PINE STREET.

■r "' LOUIS, MO.

VTA. complete line of Wire Desig^ug.

H.G.BERNING

Wholesale riorist,

SUCCESSOR TO

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO....

1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

Woodroffe & Bernheimer,
Wholesale Florists

1604. LUDLOW STREET.

Phone 1-42-69-A. PHILADELPHIA.

Consignments Solicited.

LEO. NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist,

N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS,

'''"??H°jr/^94 D. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Consignments ol Choice Valley and Roses solicited.

Geo. IM. Moss,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Long Distance Phone 1-41-26 D.

Contignmentt ol Roiet. Carnations, Violets lalicllcd.

CHAS. B. STAHL

Wholesale Florist,

17 S. 11th St., Telephone 63-64. PIIILADELPnU.

Orders by mall, tele^rraph or telephone will
receive prompt attention.

Consignments of Kood stock solicited.

...GEO. M. KELLOGG...

'"""'iSTaVe'si: Cut Flowers

Give us an order and we will please you.

Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL, MO.
Our Store. 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY, MO.

"LONe DISTANCB 'PHONK AT EITHEK PLAOH

JOHN B. FERGUSON,

Wholesale riorist,

6515 Fifth Ave, PITTSBURQ, PA.

Long Distance 'Phonb 2985.

Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets.
Solicited.

The Cincinnati
Cut Flower Co.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS.

416 Walnut St.,
CINCINNATI, 0.

Consignments Solicited.
Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

J. M. COHEN, Florist,

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

22ICIiapnian Place, BOSTCN, MASS.

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BEAUTIES,
BRIDES,
BRIDESMAIDS,
METEORS.

TOP GRADE

Carnations

JOHN I. RAYNOR, " "V^ %'^k.

Telephone No. 1908 IVIadlnoa Sqonre.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Commission florists.

JUNE SPECIALTIES.

Telephone 2065 Madison Sqr. 42 WeSt 28tll St., NEW YORK CITY.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.

Wholesale Florist,

irew Telephone Ho. 1803 Madison Sqaare.

43 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

WILLIAM GHORMLEY,

Wholesale F^lrk#-»Jc^'f

Commission t lOn^^L^

Nfw and Commodious
Establishment at

Prepared to handle large or email coneiKumeDts uf cut flowers to KTOwera
advantage. Telephone S'^OO Madison Square.

57 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

Md all other choice out flower stock.
51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square.
Price list on application.

Please mention tkf American Florist when writing,

THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN
NEW YORK CITY FOR

Violets % Carnations.

•ROWERS and BIYERS make a note of this. It
will be to your advantage.

WM. H. GUNTHER.

. : . . 30 West 29th Street.

Raw Telephone No. 551 Madison Square.

Please Mention the American Florist.

FRANK MILLANG.

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,
408 E. 34th Street,

Out Flower Eichange. NEW YORK.

Telephone 399 Madison Sqaare.

N. Y. COT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St. NearFerry.
Open for Cat Flower Sales at 6 o'clock
Bvery momlne

DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT
FOR ADVERTISING.

JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary.

Please Mention The American Florlat.

MOORE, HENTZ & NASH,

Wholesale Commission Florists,

Choice Carnations

Choice Roses J^ Jt

At rooms of N. Y.
Cut Flower Co.

119 and 121 W. 23d St..

NEW YORK CITY.
Telephone 733— 18th.
Choicest Stock Shipped on a Commission.

Traendly & Scheock

NEW YORK CITY

New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq.

18 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange

Wbol^ale [fower/\arl^

NIW TORK, July 26.

Rosea, Beauty select Ib.lfmm.w

'* '• medium 4.00® ti.OO

culls 50® 2.00

" Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor 25® l.OO

Select 3.00® 4 00

Carnations 60® 1.60

Lily of the yaUey 2 00® 2.50

Sweet peas per ICO bunches 1.00® 2 50

HarrlsH 4.00® 8.00

Cattleyas 20.00®;«.00

Gladioli 1.00® 1.60

Asters 50® 1.00

Auratura lilies 3.00® 4.00

Bmllax 8.00®12.00

Asparagus 26 00®36.M

Sprengem.perdoz. bunches .75®1.(]0
Adlantnm 26 .[0

BinwALO, July 2S.

Boses, Beauty 15.00@20.00

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 3.00® 6.00

" Ealserln li.OO

Carnations 1,00® 150

lilly of the Talley 3.00® 4.00

Sweet peas per dczsn bunches .30® .75

Auratum llllos 10. 00® 12. 50

Roseum •' 4 Oc@ ti 00

Gladioli 2 00® 4 OO

Asters 1.00® 2.00

BmllBl 15.00®20 00

Adlantnm 1 00® 1.35

Hardyfems, Galax leaves 20® .26

Asparagus 60.00®"6.00

MILLAN6 & CO.

Commission Florists

48 West 29th St.» NEW YORK.

New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square.
Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited.

Remember us to our advertisers.

The New York GUT FLOWER Co.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,

112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Talsphone733-l8th. NEW YORK.

CONSIONMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention fliven to Sliipping Order*.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,
^;;?srsq^° Wholesale Florist.

39 W. 28th St., NEW YORK.

KOSES SHIPPED
to all points.

Price List on
Application

Ford Bros...

tjcoe Wholesale Florists

III West 30th Street. NEW YORK.

Contignmenta Solicited. Phone, 157 Madison Sq.

Julius Lang

S3 West 30th Street, NEW YORK.

ROSES. CARNATIONS. VALLEY.

CHOICE SUMMER STOCK.

Telephone 280 Madison Square.

There Are Buyers

For all kinds of good stock

advertised in..

THE AMERICAN FLORIST

J.K.ALLEN'S

POPULAR WHOLESALE
CUT FLOWER HOUSE

At the new address, 106 West 28th St., New York City, draws the crowd. Consignments carefully handled
and well sold. Excellent facilities. J- J- J- J- Telephone 197 Madison Square.

EDW. C. HORAN.

47 WEST 28th ST.,

Tel. 421

Madison Square, .

NEW YORK.

CUT FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE.

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July 28,

The gEED Tmijb.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

ALBERT MCCULLOrOH. Ptes. ; K. W. BOLGIANO,

Vlce-PreB.; 8. V. Willabd, Wettaersfleld, Conn.,
8eo'y and Treae.

The prices of French bulbs are now
reported firmer.

Prices of fancy winter seed wheats
have recently gone higher.

Visited Chicago: Albert McCullough,
of J. M. McCullough's Sons, Cincinnati.

The blue grass crop is a good one but
the stock carried over is lighter than last
season.

C. Cropp, of Xaughan's Seed Store,
Chicago, and family are on vacation at
The Dells, Wis.

W. R. McCuTCHEON, formerly with
Wm. Rennie, of Toronto, Ont., has taken
a position with the Albert Dickinson Co.,
ot Chicago.

R. & J. Fabquhab & Co., of Boston,
Mass., are partially refitting and have
furnished a new and commodious ofiice
fronting on South Market street.

Washington.

AQOATICS at KENILWOETH. — ACRES OF
WATER LILIES. — BUSINESS NOT ACTIVE. —
DECORATIONS.

At Kenilworth, D. C , W. B. Shaw has
about three acres of aquatics in ponds
two feet deep. There is one acre o( hardy
nympha:as, about the same of tropical
varieties and three-quarters of an acre of
night bloomers. The balance is mostly
devoted to nelumbiums. A few small
ponds are devoted to cabombas, which
are in good demand, and he is making
preparations to increase his stock. He
has a small greenhouse, heated by hot
water to start hisnympha:as in but finds
it too small and thinks he will build a
larger one this fall. These ponds are
filled from a number ol springs and are
well stocked with bass and other fine
fish.

J. H. Small & Sons had the order for
the funeral of E. G. Boardman. Tlje
drawing room was decorated with
palms and the mantle banked with ferns.
There was a great number of handsome
pieces.

The new palm garden at Cabin John
Bridge opened July 21 and the flowers
were furnished by A. Gude & Bro. Each
patron was presented with an American
Beauty rose.

The weather is very pleasant after a
much needed rain and summer flowers
are showing up very well. Stock is in
every way equal to demand. P. G.

Richmond, Ind.

Armed with a large sized paper tablet
and a brand new pencil, yourcorrespond-
ent wended his way bright and early one
morning toward the E. G. Hill establish-
ment with a view ot interviewing Mr.
Hill, who has recently returned from a
two months' trip abroad. To my dis-
appointment, however, I found Mr. Hill
just ready to take the 10 o'clock train
for Philadelphia, with not a moment to
spare. Thus my attempt to give your
readers the benefit of Mr. Hill's observa-
tions abroad came to naxight, for the
time being at least.

There is, however, suflicient interest
centering about Mr. Hill's establishment

itself, to keep one on the move for an
hour or two, and that regardless of the
excessive heat. Preceded by the genial
Mr. Hoffman, I took a stroll through
the houses. Who says that small and
medium sized kentias are scarce? There
is no scarcity of them here. I saw thou-
sands ot them, both kentias and latanias,
in benches as well as in pots, in as fine,
vigorous and healthy a condition as one
could possibly desire. Asparagus plu-
mosus nanus and Asparagus Sprengerii
in various stages ot growth are not the
least to interest the visitor. There are
thousands upon thousands of them, yet,
Mr. Hoffman remarked, "the supply will
barely keep pace with the demand."

Then there are the new geraniums in the
field. As grown on Mr. Hill's grounds,
one cannot question the value of the new
things which he has given us in the past
year or two. His new geraniums for
l'.)01, which Mr. Hill selected with great
care in France, about fifteen in number,
promise to surpass even any of his recent
introductions. There is one especially,
of the Bruant family, that is bound to

make its mark and become a great
favorite with all geranium growers.

Nor can I omit making mention of the
carnation field. Strong, healthy and
vigorous, this will about describe the
present condition of the plants. Ethel
Crocker, The Marquis, Lawson, Gene-
vieve Lord and a host of others too
numerous to mention are seen here at
their best.

Ground has been cleared and graded
for the erection of two additional houses
of the same dimensions as the big one
built last summer. It is doubtful, how-
ever, if the undertaking will be attempted
before next spring, although the building
material, glass, pipe, etc., is on the place.
Both Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Lemon
accompanied Mr. Hill to Philadelphia.
They intend going to Atlantic City,
New Jersey, where they may stay a tew
weeks.

Beach & Chessman are tearing down
two houses to make room for a new one,
to cover 46x75. Their entire plant will
likewise receive a thorough overhauling.

NOMIS.

JOHNSON & STOKES' GIANT KINGLY PANSIES.

\\\t havf searched the world to i;<d this strain up to its present standard of perfer-tion. and it is now
pronounced bv our custonnTs as unrivalled in size, sulistance of llower and richness of color.
Trade pkt.. 50c; H-oz., *1.25; o/.. $-.00. FRESH SMILAX SEED —Per oz., 2oc; per pound, 83.50.

ALLEGHENr DOUBLE FRINGED HOLLYHOCK.-Our Floracroft Strain. Trade pkt.. 25c; ]^ o/. pkt..
50c; per oz., $1.50. CINERARIA.— James' Giant Strain, per pkt., 350; '.. trade pkt. 60c; tr. pkt., $1.

CALCEOLARIA.— .Tames' Giant strain, per pkt., 25r; trade pkt.. 60c.

We are ready to book orders for White Romans, Freesias, Callus, Paper White Narcissus, etc.

JOHNSON & STOKES. Seedsmen, 217 and 219 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa.

^FRESH FERN SPORES.^

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS— Extra large package ot fresh Spores, sufficient for 3000 plants,
with full cultural directions, postpaid for $1.00.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN, U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

CALIFORNIA

Galla Bulbs

Through our F.xchange
Sales with best Paeitic
Coast growers of these
roots we are able to
deUver choice, care-
fully cured and evenly
graded roots at closest
growing prices.

FIRST SIZE, 1'4 to IH-in.

diam., doz. 76c; 100 $5.00.

SELECT, m to 1', -ill. di.im.,

do/.. $1.^5; IOO»7.00.

EXTRA SELECT, 2to2W-in.
diani., do/.. $l..iO; 100 $9.00.

EARLY DELIVERY means much. Gettins; these
tiulbs when you want them is everythinir. L:ite
surpluses ;it half pric :ire not b;.rgains.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE.

NEW YORK: CHICAGO:

14 Barclay St. 84-86 Randolph St.

PU'Qie menhon tht' A mo tcau Florist zvlwn un iting.

NOTICE.

■We are now ready to give you LOWEST
estimates for FIRST-class stock of
Freesias. Harrlsii. Callas. Romans Paper White Nar-
cissus, Hyacinths, Tulips, Van Sions, Japan
Longiflorum, Azaleas. Etc.
Send us list and we will give figures. Address
H. H. BERGER & CO., (Est. '78) 47 Barclay St , N.Y.
Piease mention the American Florist ivhen wrilme'

FRUIT AND FLOWER PLATES

Seed Packets and Supplies of all kinds lor
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN

SEITID B'OK. S'K.IOE: LIST.
Stock Cuts, 10c. per square Inch. KnttravlnK by all
prooesaes. PrlntlnR and LlttaoKrapblnx. Illustrated
GatalOKues a specialty.

VREDENBURG &. CO., Rochester, N. Y.

ESTABLISHED 1802

SEEDS

We have still left some fresh seeds of
th»' following Palms in fine condition:

KENTIA FORSTERIANA, per ICOO, $4 CO; 5000 to
10 01)0 at *3.50; 10,000 an.i over al J3.00,

.\lso CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS in assorted
sizes. 3 lbs. to 12 lbs., at jaj.OO per lUOlbs.,
while unsold.

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

Die Bindekunst

Einzige Special Zeitschrift dcr

Welt fur BLUMENBINDEREI.

Probcnummern umsonst.
Abonnement 10 M. jahrlich.

J. OLBERTZ, Bindekunst Verlag,

ERFURT, DEUTSCHLAND.

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NEW CROP PANSY SEED.

Vaughan's International Mixture.

This mixture is u coiuljiiiation of u.s inan^' S'-pariiLe colora, t\p'-s, bl'Tidings uud unique
kinds as can be found in the world. It has been made up and sold by us for ten years, and
has been improved upon ov<Ty year, until now it cannot be beaten. Every llorist knows
Vautjhan's International .Mixture. Price, per oz., $10.00; U oz., $1.50; irade pacicet, SOc

Vaughan's Giant Mixture.

'i'his mixture is made up specially for those whose trade demands lari^e flowers. It con-
tains all the separate colors of Giant Triraardeau. the Giant Bu^not and Gassier and other
special strains which cannot be had any other way. I'rice per oz., $4.00; Jh-oz., 60c;
trade packet. ;35c.

GIANT TRinARDEAU.— Mixed, per oz., $1.00; ^h oz.. 20c; trade packet, lOc
CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING.— Mixed, per oz., $1.00. \4 oz., 30c: trade packet, lOc.

SOW NOW.

MIGNONETTE "BISMARCK."— Our Machd 1ms a very good reputation, and is the best
strain in existence. This new sort is an improvement <m it, both in color and size of flower,
and we want every llorist to try it. Pkt. 15c.; ^i oz. 50c.

VAUQHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PRIMULA HIXTURE This mixture is composed of the

most salable colors of Single Flowering Chinese Primulas, the best whites, pinks aud reds,
with a sprinklins of other colors, enough to give a lart^e variety of colors, the most important
shades predominating. It contains some of the Giant sorts, some fern leaved, some blue;
also some with darkleaves and stems. Packet, 850 seeds, 50c; live packets, ( 1750 seeds)
J2.00; per I-lfi oz., f2 50.

VAUQHAN'S COLUMBIAN CINERARIAS.— This is a mixture of the
finest English. French and German strains; the flowers are very large, from
7 to 9 inches in circumference and in the most brilliant colors. Per T. pkt.,
about 1000 seeds, 50o; 3 pkts. lor »1.25.

CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA.— Our mi.xture is composed of the choicest
selections of the tigered, marked, spotted and variegated varieties and we
know it will give entire satisfaction. Trade pkt. (1000 seeds), .50c.

GLOXINIA HYBRIDA.— Vaughan's mixture; trade pkt (1000 seeds) 50c.
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII.— 50c per 100; $4.50 per lOOO seeds.
SMILAX.— New crop, trade pkt., 10c; oz., 30c.

Realizing that a good waterproof Apron is something every llorist needs, we have had some made
specially for us. and can guarantee same will give satisfaction. Each, $1.50; three for $4.00; dozen, $15.00:
(six at a time at dozen rate.) It to be sent by mail add 25c each, extra for postage.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, ,. er.cV.°i'r«Wr

NOTE.

We will make special mixtures for Florists who have
preferrnces in the composition and proportion of colors
and types.

NEW CROP.

CYCLAMEN PERSICUM GIGANTEUn.— This seed is grown for us by

an expert in Europe. \\'e have taken his entire crop for the past four years,

and find it to be the finest strain we have ever seen.

100 seeds. 1000 seeds.

GIGANTEUn ALBUn.— Mont Blanc, pure white 75

DEEP CRIMSON. -Very large 75

Ri»SA VON MARIENTHAL,— Splendid pink 75

WHITE, CARMINE EVE 75

GIANT FLOWERED SORTS.— Best mixed.... Js oz., $1.50; .60

$5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
4.50

RUBBER APRONS

CHICAGO.
84-86 RANDOLPH STREET.

Herr's= =
Pansies

ALWAYS

THE

BEST

AND

BETTER

EVERY

YEAR.

They sell themselves. Try 100 :is an experiment.
Plants only, and ready October 1st to January Ist.

Fkee i'.y Mail,

75c per 100, 250 for $1.50; 500 for $2.50.
By Express at Your Expense, $4 per 1000.

ALBERT M. HERR

LANCASTER, PA.

Chrysanthemums.

5000 IVORY,
1000 MME. f. BERGMANN.

$3 per 100,

$25 per 1000.

Also oiany other varieties
in limited quantity. <M c^

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

!

FOR INSURANCE AGAINST
DAMAGE BY HAIL, Address

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y F. H. A.,

SADDLE RIVER, N. J

A Point

Worth Knowing.

At the NEW YORK HOTEL you
are but two minutes' walk from the
Exhibition Building. Large, light
and well-ventilated rooms, one dollar
per day and upward. Popular priced
Restaurant. Special rates to Flotisls.
Write early for accommodations.

E. H. NIES, Mgr.

JOSEPH HEACOCK,

WYNCOTE, PA.

GROWER
...OF...

ARECA LITESCENS,
KENTIA BEIMOREANA,
PHOENIX RIPICOLA.

DRACAENA INDIVISA and VINGA VARIEGATA

Per 100

4-in. pot Dracenas (fine stocky plants) JlO.OO

2H " Vinca Variegata Vines 2.50

Plants " *' " from flats.. 1.50

2H-inch Coleus. Crimson Verschaffeltii, Golden

Queen and mixed colors, $3.00 per 100.

Cash With Order or C. O. D.
WM. A. CLARK & SON, 59 State St.. Watertown. N. Y

THE ^IRRAY HILL HOTEL

Park Ave., 40th and 41st Sts..

NEW YORK.

One block from Grand Central Station.

Two blocks from the S. A. F. Conven-
tion Hall.

AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN
PLAN.
Coolest Hotel in the city, at special rates
for S. A. F. Members.

Baggage transferred to and from Grand
Central Station FREE OF CHARGE.

IN BEST
...VARIETIES

SPECIALTIES

ROSES, tTom S-lncli pou.

CARNATIONS, for aU deUyerr.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

Prlceilow. Send tor llBt. VIOLETS.

WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKIU.. N. Y.

Edward B. Jackson,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only.

In any quantity, for the least money.

STAMFORD. - CONN.

If You Have Stock To Sell...

the best way to make that fact known to the trade is by regular

^^d^ismgm ^^jiyyq American Florist.

1568

The American Florist.

July 28,

The ^urseiry Tmije-

AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN.

THBo J. Smith, Prea.; N. W. Halk, Vlce-Pre».
SiOBOB C. 8EAOIB. Rochester. N. Y.. Bec'7.

Many nurserymen say that there will
be more planting this fall than in any
previous autumnal season.

J. M. Bridges, of Bloomfield, Ind., has
bought a farm near Dugger, Ind., and
■will remove his nurseries there.

W. M. Peters' Sons, the well known
Maryland nurserymen, last fall planted
large quantities of peach seed and
recently reported that it looked then as
though they would have 1,300,000 to
bud.

The Finley Lawn Rake.

The common garden rake is an ancient
implement and has changed but little in
principle of construction throughout the
ages, although the form has been fre-
quently modified to meet specific require-
ments. The rotary lawn rake, however,
is a complete departure from the time-
worn ideal and affords another illustra-
tion of the inventive genius of modem
days. As in many other familiar cases,
the new machine is simplicity itself; and
when one looks upon it for the first time

PRINCIPLE OF THE FINLEY LAWN RAKE.

expression is given to the trite phrase,
"Its a wonder somebody didn't think of
it years ago." The manner in which the
idea was stumbled upon is commonplace.

C. E. Finley, of Joliet, 111., the inventor,
spent his days in the city, retiring for
rest and recreation to his suburban home,
where much of his leisure time was
devoted to amateur gardening. Satur-
day afternoons he mowed the lawn and
on Sunday mornings raked up the grass
in the old-fashioned way. It was tiring
work in the hot summer months, and
Mr. Finley often thought there should be
some easier and more expeditious
method. It was an unusually hot Sun-
day morning, as the inventor tells it,
when the idea- occurred to him, "Why not
a lawn rake on the carpet-sweeper prin-
ciple?" He had it. The rest is simply the
story of drawing designs, constructing
patterns, making a model, tests, improve-
ments, etc., until a company was formed,
special machinery devised and the inven-
tion was placed on the market a few
months ago.

As already hinted, the principle of con-
struction in the new rake is that of the

carpet-sweeping machine. The teeth, as
shown in the illustration, pick up the
lawn debris — including loose grass,
leaves, twigs, litter, paper, orange and
banana skins, peanut shells, windfalls
from fruit trees and even stones as large
as chestnuts — and the blades in which
the teeth are set, being rotary, cause a
suction which carries it to the capacious
receiver. The parts are few in number,
strong and well put together. The
machine is so light that a moderately
strong boy can do as much work on a

FINLEY LAWN RAKE IN OPERATION.

lawn with it in one hour as the average
man can do in four with an ordinary
rake.

Many well known men in the trade
have already tested the machine or seen
it in operation and it meets with their
general approval. There should be a
future for it in public grounds, parks and
cemeteries as well as in private establish-
ments.

Helpful Reminders.

One is apt to neglect the permanent
plants and trees about the place and
their special requirements are more
easily ascertained now than at any
other time. A shrub that has recently
flowered shows the older twigs inclined
to be sluggish, while there are young
sprouts trying to make their way to
light and form blooming branches for
next season. Take a sharp knife and cut

the old branches completely out. As a
rule well-grown branches will bloom for
three years and the four years' wood
should be cut out each July. Careful
observation will, however, induce you to
make exceptions to any rule.

With larger trees less is thought of the
flowers but more of the general form.
Where old trees are dying, cut off all the
dead wood but do not take off any more
foliage than is necessary, even through
it may be on branches that would be
undesirable for appearance sake; every
leaf is valuable just now for manufactur-
ing the building material that is stored
in the bark for next season's growth.
Go over the trunk and branches and cut
out all decayed wood, paint the wounds
or fill the large holes with cement or
wax; be sure that they are so filled that
water will not lodge. If the tree is on a
lawn where you can work around it, dig
up the surface as far out as the branches
extend, working in well decomposed
manure; cover the ground thus dug with
hay and make it secure from wind by
drawing a few cords across. In October
bind the trunk with straw. In one year
the new bark should have welded itself
over the edges of all the wounds and
strong growth with large leaves pushed
out in many places; then you can thin
out and trim for the sake of appearance,
and remake the lawn. Where other
plants interfere with digging around a
tree, take a post auger and bore many
holes; this will aerate the soil and the
lighter soil and manure can be put in the
holes. This should be done every two
years with all lawn and sidewalk trees,
before they show signs of decay.

Clematises should be well drained, for
they cannot endure standing water. The
subsoil should be of good loam to retain
moisture for a long while, the surface
should be loosened for quite a radius
from the stem and old cow manure
worked in and, with a good trellis, suc-
cess is insured. C. B. W.

Choicest Fruit and Ornamental Trees.

Shrubs, Plants, Bulbs, Seeds. 40 Acres Hardy Roses. 44 Greenhouses
of Palms, E\ erblooming Roses. Ficus, Ferns, E£tc. Correspondence
solicited. Catalogue Free. 47 Years. 1000 Acres.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, O.

A LL the best sorts,
tender and hardy.

FIELD

GROWN,

Our solicitor will

visit you and make

OWN

prices, regardless of

ROOT

where you live or

quantity you want.if

nnoro

you will drop us a

nlJoto

card at once.

II WkV

The Howland Nursery Co.

L08 Anj^elefl, Cat.

SenatoTHEMOON

Company

For f Trees, Shrubs, Vines,
Your I and Small Fruits.

Descriptive IllUHtrateil Cat-aIof;ue Free.
THE WM. H. MOON CO.,
Morrisville. Pa.

VEGETABLE PLANTS. I

Per 1000

CABBAGE, Flat Dutch and others 11.00

CAULIFLOWER, H. Early Snowball 1.50

PEPPERS. Bullnose Ruby KliiK 1.50

BRUSSELS Sprouts 1 .00

All Fine, Large Plants, Ready to Plant Out.

J. C. SCHMIDT, - Bristol, Pa.

riELD GROWN ROSES, CLEMATIS.

Ornamental Shrubs, Twining Shrubs, Etc.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., ^e-vT't^^rV

J- Austin Shaw will bfl tn Omaba. Kansas City
aDil St. Li uls thlB week. Mail will find blm at gei.-
erai delivery. St Louis. Mo.

Large Elms.

O e tiue specimen Elm trees 6 to 9-iuch
^^ caliper, 25 to 40 feet high, with well
developed heads. Have been several times
trnnsphiDted and will lift with excellent
roots and balls of earth. Send for price list.

SAMUEL C. MOON, "'""'KW PA.

Please mention the American Florist zuhen zvriting,

GOLDEN GATE.

200 Golden Gate Rose Plants,

3-inch, $3.00 per JOO.

First-Class Stock.

FRED J. KING,

Ottawa, III.

American Florist Advts.
Always Sell Stock.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1569

DREER'S SPECIAL OFFER OF PALMS.

The sizes enumerated b'-low are of special
good value, in fine condition and certain to
give entire satisfaction.

KenTIA UtLMUrtEANA

ARECA LUTfcSCENS.

A flue, clean, thrifty lot of this popular gracelul variety.

2><-in. pots, 1 plant in a pot

6 to 8-i
10 to 12
12 to 15
24

Uoz.

high, % 1.00

1.25

.S 00

12.00

100

( e.oo

10 00
25.00

100.00

nch

No of

:>ots.

Leaves.

•IH

3 to 4

■i

4 to 5

4

5 to 6

5

5 to 6

6 to;
6 to"

KENTIA BELMOREANA.

Heifjht. Pit doz. Per 100

8-in. 11.60 112.00

10 to 12 " 3. DO 25.00

15 " 4.50 35.00

18 " light 7.50 60.00

Each. Dozen.

24 " $1.25 $15.00

26 to 28 " 1.50 18 00

28 to 30 " 2.00 24.00

$100.00
200.00

KENTIA FORSTERIANA.

Inch
pola.

No. of
Leaves.

Height.

Per doz.

Per 100

Per 1000

2M

3

S-iD.

$1.50

$12.00

lino oo

3

3 to 4

12 •■

2.50

20.00

IHll.OO

4

4 to 5

15 •■

4.50

35. CO

5

5

15 to 18 ••

8.00
Each.

50.00
Dozen.

«

5

24 to 28 '■

$1.00

J12.00

«

6 too

30 ■'

1.25

15.00

fS

6

28 to 32 ••

1.50

18.00

fl

6 to 7

30 to 36 "

2.00

24.00

7

6

36 to 42 •'

2. •SO

30.00

COCOS WEDDEt-IANA.

Indispensable in llllini.' Fern Dishes. Jardinieres, or for
decorative purposes where a specially liraceful plant is
required. Per doz., Per 100

2!4-in. pots. 4 to 5-inches high,$l .25 $10.00
3 •• HtolO " 2.00 15.00

5-inr.li pots, 4 plants in pot, 18-inches high, 75c each;
$11.00 per do/en.

COCUS PLUMOSUS.

2;.4-inch pots $1.00 per doz., $ 8.00 per 100.

3 " 1.25 •• 10.00

ARECA BAUERI.

5-inch pots, 2 plants in a pot, 18-inches high, 75c each;
$7.50 per dozen.

CALAMUS INTERMEDIUS.

A pretty decorjitive species with dark green foliage,
the stems of which are <dothed with long dark spines.
5-inch pots. 15 inches high, $1.00 each.

CARVOTA URENS. (Fish Tall Palm )
2K-inch pots $1.00 per doz.. $ 8.00 per ICO

3 " ■' 1.25 •■ 10.00

4 " " 2.50 '• 20.00

CARVOTA 80B0LIFERA.

2!4-inch pots, $1.00 per dozen, .la.OO per 100; 3-inch
pots, $1.25 per dozen, $10.00 per ICO.

LATANIA BORBONICA.

Inch

No. of

pots.

Leaves

2H

3

3

4 to 5

4

4 to 5

Height.

Per doz. Per 100 Per 1000

% 5,00

8.01)

20.00

$40, CO
75. Ot)

1.00
12tol5-in. 2.50

LIVISTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA.

2-inch pots $1.25 per dozen; $ 8.00 per 100

3 " " 2,U0 ■' 15.00

PHCENIX RUPICOLA.

This variety is always scarce; we offer a limited lot of
finely developed plants.

2-inch pots $1,00 per dozen; $ 8.00 per 100

3 ■" 1.25 " 10.00

4 " 3.50 " 25.00 "

Finely characterized specimens as below:

6-inch pots, 18 inches high $1.50 each.

8 " 24 to 26 " " 2.50 "

9 " 30 " " 3.50 "

PHCENIX RECLINATA.

2- inch pots * .75 per dozen; $ 6.00 per 100

3 " 1.00 • 8.00

4 " 3.00 • 25.00

Large

Decorative Plants

of Kentias.

v*4

We have a large stock of
HHlrnoreana and Forsteri-
:iDa in both single and
mad'' up Plants, the most
or them growincj in liiiht
wooden tubs 12, IB and 18
inches in diameter, which
can be supplied in excel-
lent value at 87.50, «10 *)0.
$12.50,815.00, ^'^O.OO, |2o.00,
$30.00. 135.00 and J5().0O
each.

The smaller sizes from
$7.50 to $20.00 are some-
what damaged in the foli-
age but for decorative pur-
poses they are the best
value we ever offered.

For a complete list of
Palms, Ferns and other
Seasonable Stock, see
our current Wholesale
Catalogue.

HENRY A. DREER,

Chestnut Street,

Philadelphia, Pa.

For

Immediate
Shipment.

AXX Stock

CYCLAMEN PERSICUM SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM-

Finest strain in the world. Now ready to
ship; a splendid stock of plants in four true
colors, red, white, pink, and white with car-
mine eye, from 2^-inch pots, $5.00 per 100:
$40.00 per 1000; from 3-inch pots, $7.00 per
100. $65 00 per 1000. 250 at the 1000 rate.

SPECIAL OFFER. CINERARIA HYBRIDA MAXIMA
GRANDIFLORA and Maxima Grandillora Nana

strain superb in every \v;iy, triinsphinted from
flats, strong plants, $1.50 per 100; $12.60 per
1000. 250 at the 1000 rate.
CHINESE PRIMROSES, (ready Aug. 1.5th) in the
finest market varieties, including blue, doubli-
white and red, from 2H-in. pots, $2.50 per luu.

ALL STOCK GUARANTEED A No. I.

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

The QUEEN "

all Geraniums

Coroe and see.
3000 plants in full
bloom. Good,
strong stock plants
from 4-iiich pots,

$2.50 per doz. $20.00 ner 100.
HENRY EICnnOLZ, Florist, Waynesboro. Pa

Geranium
America...

VIOLETS

Fniiu pots, Al atock. fr •
Irotn disease; Lady Camt-
bell, M. Louise and F'arquhar. #2.50 per ICO, $:ii'
per lOCO. New Imperial, $3 per 100, |25 per luu.t
ROSES, fine plants of Meieor and Perle. from 3-i n.
pots, at $4 per lUO; also 3-in. Bndib and Maid-
same price.
300 bushy SMILAX PLANTS nt |I 5-) per 100.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich

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ELECTROS

♦n

For Catalogue Purposes.

E have a lar gfc assortment of strictly
high-class halftones of which we
can supply electros suitable for cata-
logue illustration. If you need
anything in this way, 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.

TtiE AMERICAN Florist Co.

.324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL. ^

1570

The American Florist.

July 28^

Our PasTiMEs

Announcements of coming contests or other
events of interest to our bowling, shooting and
oyoling 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.

At St. Louis.

The following is the record of the
practice roll on Mondayevening, July 23:

Player 1st 2d 3d 4th Av

Kuchn 178 140 172 16T 164

Aaies 133 131 177 141 145

lieyer 138 169 106 131 136

Benek-e 133 154 107 104 125

Weber 155 138 147 110

.Sanders 100 100

M.

At Chicago.

In the five gamematch between Degnan
and Asmus in which the latter was handi-
capped 100 pins, Asmus won out by
seven points. The record of Friday even-
ing, July 20, was as ioUows, Winterson
covering himself with glory by rolling
222:

Player 1st 2d Sd 4lli Av

E. F. Winterson 222 186 158 189

P. J. Hauswirth 196 199 148 181

.lohn Degnan 187 1.59 183 176

Gto. Asmus 168 197 170 175 175

Chas. Balluff 144 187 199 156 171

Walter Kreitling 143 189 154 163

.J.S.Wilson 126 145 138 136

At Detroit.

The following is the record of the
practice Jul V 23:

Plaver " 1st 2d 3d 4th 5th Av

Beard 176 177 171 150 120 159

Davis 121 173 167 154

Watson 148 161 154

Ferguson 182 139 164 146 136 151

Pantke 161 182 139 127 152 150

Breitmever 181 142 129 150

Holznasle 125 171 140 151 1.55 148

Pickworth 123 ' 137 119 110 147

Sullivan 135 139 170 145

Knope 118 142 144 i:?5

Flowerday 139 123 131

Brown 117 117

J. F. S.

At New York.

On the afternoon of Monday, July 2;!,
at the bowling meeting previous to the
special club meeting, there was plenty of
fun and no end of noise. Side bets were
numerous and the irregulars caught the
big fellows napping nicely in one game.
■Scores made were as follows:

Player 1st 2d 3d

Traendly 144 138 138

.Schenck 160 137 130

Small 157 130 139

Roehrs 141 141 168

Troy 121 130 80

Manda 97 156 168

Burns 156 144 117

Butterfleld 114 153

Herrington 95 102

Lang 167 166

Omaha Florists' Picnic.

On July 20 the Nebraska and Iowa
Florists' Club picnicked at Krug Park,
Omaha. There was a large attendance
and the contests were exciting because of
the many handsome prizes offered. In
the bowling contest J. F. Wilcox carried
ofi the trophies for the highest score and
for making the greatest number of
strikes. R. Davey made the second high-
est score and the most spares. For the
match the team was divided into two
divisions, five on each side; the winners
were Wilcox, Dave^-, Swoboda, Paulson
and Stewart.

Recent visitors were Mr. Currie, of
Milwaukee; R. Engelmann, of Indianapo-
lis; F. Emory, of Valley, Neb. Grippb.

At Philadelphia.

The second series of three games to
select the convention team was bowled
last Wednesday evening. Nothing very
remarkable in the way of scoring was
recorded, as will De seen by the following
figures:

Plaver 1st 2d 3d T'l

Anderson 160 151 145 456

Baker 149 117 i;15 401

Gibson 132 133 143 407

Harris 125 132 98 355

Kift 120 99 112 331

Moss 14H 155 125 428

Watson 131 135 106 363

Walker 115 163 155 433

Connor 1.5:) 146 299

At the shoot of the Gun Club at Wis-
sinoming for the Westcott trophy, W. K.
Harris, the oldest man in the club, was
awarded the prize, having won it three
times. K

supply of cut flowers found himself loser
for the first three days, for it was not
until the tension was over that the
delegates gave a thought to manifesting
their appreciation of many hospitalities
and other favors, but then a great many
boxes of flowers were sent out.

More chrysanthemums are being
benched this year than heretofore, which
does not bear out the statement that the
queen of autumn is waning in favor.

Mrs. Lamb, daughter of Geo. M. Kel-
logg and manager of his wholesale
establishment here, is on a trip to the
Pacific coast.

Samuel Murray and A. Newell have
returned from a pleasant outing at
Excelsior Springs, Mo.

Among recent guests was James King,
whose range of glass at Butte,. Mont., is
heated by a friendl5' geyser. Annex.

THE HITCHING8 BOWLING TROPHY.

The Hitchings Trophy.

We present on this page, a reproduc-
tion of the silver cup valued at $100
presented by Hitchings & Company to
the New York committee on sports. It
is of unique design and its disposal rests
with the bowling committee. As a large
number of prizes are offered, some five or
six fine cups and a number of lesser
trophies, the local committee and the
national organization will take the mat-
ter in hand and arrange a schedule of the
prizes and the achievements for which
they are to be awarded.

-*-«--^^

Kansas City.

DEMOCRATS HELP THE CONVENTION CITY
RETAILERS. — DECORATIVE PLANTS IN
DEMAND, THEN CUT FLOWERS. — VARIOUS
NOTES.

We have been asked a number of times
as to whether the recent democratic
national convention was of any benefit
to Kansas City florists and we have the
pleasure of answering that it was. Every
available palm was called into service for
the decoration of clubs, hotels and head-
quarters. The man who laid in a liberal

St. Louis.

ASTERS QUEEN OF THE MARKET. — LITTLE
BUSINESS DOING. — A PICNIC AND OTHER
NOTES.

Asters are the predominating flower
just now and they certainly deserve to
be, as some very fine ones are at present
in the market. They sell higher than do
carnations. Roses in general are poor in
quality, but some very good Meteors and
Kaiserins were seen Monday at the
wholesalers'. Carnations are cutting
no figure, while gladioli and tuberoses
are in good supply.

Quite a large crowd went on the excur-
sion to Montesano Springs July 25, and
all report having had a jolly time. The
boat left at 9:30 a. m. and returned in
the afternoon.

The unknown party who opened a
store at l-i02 Cass avenue recently has
closed up as quietly as he came. M.

Lincoln, Neb.— Frey & Frey are add-
ing 60,000 feet of glass to their place,
five houses for roses and three for general
stock. They have had a splendid season
and expect prosperity to continue.

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your horticultural goods, plants, seeds,
supplies and knick knacks at the

Greatest Convention and
Exhibition of tlie S. A. L

To be held in New York August 21 to 24.

FOR SPACE AND
TERMS,
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ONCE TO THE
MANAGER,

John P. Cleary,

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KENNICOTT BROS. CO..

Wholesale Commission Florists.

WRITE FOR SPECIAL QUOTATIONS ON
WIRE WORK DURING SUMMER MONTHS.

^8 axid -S^ 'Ei, Raxadolpli
OHICA.OO.

IAKEVI[W ROSE GARDENS,

Wholesale Growers,

LONG DISTANCE PHONE.

JAMESTOWN. N. Y.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

Cut Flowers.

Chrysanthemums.

Now Is the time to plant them. We offer extra
tine, vigorous plants from 2 and '3Mj-ln. pota.
Bverybody likes them. They are bo stronK and
healthy that they sarprtse all of our new cus-
tomers: onr old customers, of course, always
know what to expect, but even they occasion-
ally tell us that our stock Is gettlne better all
the time. Following Is a partial list:

EARLY. Per 100

Ivory $3.00

M. Henderson .... 3.00

Geo. S. Kalb 3.00

Merry Monarch . . . 3.00

Wlllowbrook 4.00

M. de Montmort... 3.00
Mrs. J. Whilldin.. 3.00

John K. Shaw 5.00

Golden Trophy.... 3.00
Glory of the Pacillo 3.00

MIDSEASON. Per 100
Major Honnaffon. .$3.00

\Vm. Simpson 3.00

V. Morel 3.00

G. W. Childs 4.00

H. \V. Longfellow 3.00
Mrs. Murdook .... 3.00
Jlrs. T. L. Park... «.00

Black Hawk 4.00

Mrs. C. H. Pierce. 3.00
Mrs. H. Robinson. 3.00

Niveus 3.00

LATE. Per 100

Nagoyji fi.OO

Xeno ti.OO

Adula 3.00

Harry Balsley .... 3.00
Mrs. Baer 8.00

LATE. Per 100

Mrs. J. Jones $4.00

Liberty 4.00

Merry Xmas 4.00

Autumn Glory.... 3.00

E. DaiUedouze.... 4.00

Golden Wcddiug.. 4.00

In addition to the above we have a large list of new and

other leading standard sorts. Bend for complete list.

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Hd,

1500 N. Cordata Gompacta,

In 2-in. Pots, Strong Plants, at
$3.00 per Hundred.

Abo Strong Plants from Bench, at
$2.00 per Hundred.

CHAS. SCHWEIGERT, Niles Center, III

Superb strain, lar^f
plants in tlats, ready
for 2-in. pots, $1.50 per
lOO. Cyclamen, 3-in., ready for 4-in., 84.00 per 100.
Coleus. newest fancy colors, large plants from
flats, $100 per 100. Heliotrope, field grown, the
best dark blue. large plants full of cuttings, $1.25
per dozen, $10.00 per 100.
8am*l Whitton, 15-17 Cray Av., Utica, N. Y.

Cinerarias.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS "^'~°*

for Shipment

Extra fine stock
from 2V^-in. pots,

Per iOO, $5.00; Per 1000, $40,00.

Also a grand stock of CHiivpg^B FieiivtijivA. ft^a-ivts, from

selected large flowering strains, KEADY NOW.

Per 100 Per 1000

Seperate colors, semi-double flowers, 2^-in. pots $5.00 $40.00

Seperate colors, single flowers 2>^ " " 4.00 35.00

All colors mixed i%, " " 3.50 30.00

Terms Cash with order or satisfactory reference. Address

S. ALFRED BAUR.

SuccesBor to
Henry A. Niemeyer,

ERIE, PA.

Please mention the A merican Florist 'when ivritinz.

CHINESE PRIMROSE.

Finest large flowering fringed, single and double, fifteen varieties, raised, 500 seeds, $1.00; M pkt., 50e.
Chinese Primrose plants jeady in August; of the very finest varieties; singles, $2.00 per 100:
doubles, 13.50 per 100.

PRIMULA OBCONICA GRAND. HYBRIDA.
The very finest of the improved Hybrid Obconicas. large flowering and choice colors, truly grand,

1000 seeds, BOc.

CINERARIA GRAND. NANA.

The Bnest large-flowering dwarf varieties, very showy, in choicest mixture; 1000 seeds, 50c.

PANSV, FINEST GIANTS.

The finest large-flowering varieties to be had, best colors and strong growing, mixed; 350C seeds, $1.00.

A packet of the beautiful new dwarf Forget-me-not "Blue Beauty" added to every order.

Jkimboses"*^ JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.

Imperial Violets,

Longest stems, largest flowers, darkest in color
Al stock, fine large plants, J5.00 per 100, $45.00 per
1000.

M. LOUISE, LADY CAMPBELL,

12.50 per 100, or 120.00 per 1000.

(.'A8H With Order, Please.

VAN AKEN BROS., Coldwator, Mich.

Please mf?ttion the American Florist zvhen ~u<riling.

That Can't Be Had £lsewhere.

Such as New Kalanchoe Flammea. New IncarvllIeaB,
New Campanula Mlrabllia, New Buddielaa, New Deut^
zlaa, Mr Peter Barr a New White t.upln. The Grand
New Salvia Glory of Siuttnart, The Edelweiss In
bloom, New BueUlas, New Hibiscus, New Begonias.
New Cannae, 200 New Dihllaa, New Treasure Vine,
New Shamrock Pea Send forCataloKueof Novelties.
Always In quantity— AsparaKus Sprengerl, Boston
Fern. Baby Primrose, Edelweiss, Fern Balls, at low-
est orlces

A. BLANC & CO., Fhiladelphia, Fa.

1572

The American Florist.

July 28,

Buffalo.
florists' club votes to invite next

year's convention. — WILL WORK HARD
AT NEW YORK. — NOTBS.

A meeting of the Buffalo Florists' Club
Friday evening, July 20, brought out a
large attendance as business of import-
ance was to be transacted. After the
routine work was despatched the matter
of the S. A. F. convention was brought
up. It was the unanimous sentiment
that, as next year is to be Pan-American
year and all florists will want to see the
exhibition, the B. F. C. extend an invita-
tion to the national society to meet in
Buffalo in 1901. A committee was
appointed with that end in view. As
Buffalo now has a fine convention hall,
in a good location, with every conveni-
ence, we can handle almost any conven-
tion and the more that come the merrier.
All other cities aspiring to the honor of
entertaining the convention, beware, as
our delegation will be a warm one.
President Kasting also appointed a com-
mittee consisting of Wm. Scott, W. A.
Adams and E. Brooker to arrange for
our annual outing. In all probability
the beautiful Bedell House will be chosen.

Trade has been very quiet. Roses are,
with a few exceptions, still very poor.
Asters are in and of very good quality,
while excellent sweet peas are abundant.

Recent visitors: Henry Wise, East
Aurora, N. Y.; S. B. Smiley, Lancaster,
N. Y. W. A.

Lexington, Ky.

Honaker has just finished a palm and
fern house 25x100 and has in course of
construction an American Beauty house
32x150 leet which will bethe first strictly
modern house ever built in Lexington,
all iron and cypress, heated by steam.
This firm, for it consists of Mrs. D.
Honaker, D. B. Honaker and O. S.
Honaker, has just finished improve-
ments on its down town store, making
it the finest south of the Ohio river. The
walls are mirrored, with marble brackets,
marble counters and the ceiling is hand
painted. They propose making a spe-
cialty of American Beauties and fancy
carnations.

Liberty, Mo. — Paul Stark has pur-
chased the J. H. Weeks establishment and
will add the houses to his own range,
giving him much needed room.

Akron, O.— In the recent hail storm
the greenhouses of Wm. A. Heifer were
damaged to the extent of 700 lights of
glass and at S. W. Pike's 200 lights were
broken.

BUY NOW

PROPAOATINO STOCK for Next Year.

In. pots Doz. 100
New Hibiscus, Peachblow, double

pink flowers 2!4 $1.00 $8.00

New Atieratum, Stella Gurney,

dwarfblue i^ .75 5.00

New Salvia, St. Louis, extra large

Bower spikes 2^4 .75 5.00

New Silver- Leaved Geranium,

Wm. Langguth. dbl. red flower, 2H 1-50 10.00

Acal.vphaSarideri (chenille plant) 3 1.00 6.00

NewRose, Evergreen Gem, strong, 2 1.00 8.00

New Rambler Rose, Helene 214 1.00 8.00

BOSTON FERNS. We have the largest
:iiii] tirirst Stock iu the ^^'est. All well-grown,
iiiishy plants in all sizes. \Vrite for prices.

Vaughan's Seed Store,

CHICAGO, NEW YORK,

84-86 Randolph St. 14 Barclay St.

Please mention the American Florist when writing.

PLANT CULTURE

HITHERTO ADVERTISED AS "COMMERCIAL PLANTS "

By George W. Oliver, Propagator ti. the U. S. Botanic Garden. Washinsion, 1). C
the Royal IJotanic Garden, F.dinburgli.

;ind late of

A Working Hand Book of Every-day Practice for the riorist, Gardener and Nurseryman and aii

those who intend to grow plants and flowers, in the greenhouse or garden, as a means of obtaining a
livelihood. Each and every article is written in concise, simple language, and embodies wholly and
solely the e.\periences of the writer. The plants dealt with not only comprise all those which are com-
monly handled by the trade, but include numerous deserving varieties not so fully known. Chapters
:ire given on

Stove and Qreenhause Plants, Bedding Plants, Vase and Basket Plants, Vines, Hardy and

Tender, Buibous Plants, Ornamental Qrasse.o, Water Prants— Aquatics, Ferns

and Lycopods, Hardy Perennial Plants, Hardy Shrubs;

Also a lengthy chapter of General Directions, including Propagation— Seeds. Grafting, Budding,
Layering, Hybridization, Potting Plants, .Soil, Mulching, and Wate-ing. Concluded by a very com-
plete index to all subjects mentioned. This reliable cultural book has been gotten up for use, not
ornament, there ore the price has been fixed at a figure within the reach of all, while it contains more
real pract oal information for those for whom it is intended than is to be found in much more preten-
tious works costing ten and twenty times as much money. Strongly bound in buckram to stand rough
handling and plenty of it.

12 mo., 193 Pages, Price $1.00, by mail, postpaid.

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, P. 0. BOX t697, NEW YORK.

Choice Pot Plants, Ic Each

We wish to give our customers the ben-
efit of very low prices for a short time.

Qeraniums, the choicest, most desirable varie-
ties t'l be had, trup to nurae. Bruanti (best semi-
double scarlet). S. A. Nutt. Athlete, White Swan,
La Favorite, Mrs. J. M. Garr (best single white),
Tieaute Poitevine, American Wonder, Mrs. E. G.
Hill. Mme. Bruant and others. $2.00 per 100. strong
2^-in.; Rose Geraniums and Mme. Salleroi, Ic
each, strong 2-in.

Petunias, double fringed, in full bloom, Hen-
derson's and Dreer's latest superb sets, strong 2-iu.
Ic each; reallv worth $I.i)Oper doz.

Fuchsias, choicest s>orts, strong 2-iu.. $1.50 per
100; fine 4-iu., full bloom, at 6c; '2Vi and3-in.at2c.

Coleus, elegant named varieties, all beauties.
Ic each, strong 2 and 2V^-in.

Ageratum. Princ»'ss Pauline (latest blue),
strong.:; 2-in., Ic.

Salvias, Ic.

Asters, Giant Comet (true) in pure white
and lavender, pink and white, strong 2-in., Ic.
Plant in bench, they'll pay.

Roses, fancy extra select Brides, Perles and
Maids, 3-in., 4c; the same in 2'.:-in. pots, includ-
ing Meteor, 3c; Kaiserin, Wootton, Golden Gate,
Belle Siebrecht. strong 2!2-iii-. -Ic.

Smilax, extra strong, 2-in., as fine as you could
wish. $1.50 per KX"), %\2.m per 1000.
Cash With Okdei:.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III.

ACALYPHA SANDERI

21/2- inch pots, 18.00 per 100.

UrilHSOn KSniDlGri Sne lot or fieM plants
for winter forcing.

The CONARD & JONES COWPAW,

Please mention the Aytiertcan Flornt when wyiting.

CARNATIONS!

F. Corner & Sons Co.,

^ LA FAYETTE, IND.

Please mention the American florjst Zfheyi wy iting.

WM. MURPHY

Wholesale Carnation Grower

station F, CINCINNATI, OHIO.

It is good business policy •&•&«£
to mention the «5"«J"«3"

....American Florist

when yon write to an advertiser

ASSORTED PERNS,

In Hats, ready for pottina, $2.00 per flat.

BOSTON PERNS,

Ready for 3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 4-in..
$15.00 per 100; 6-6-in., J20.00- $25.00 per 100.
.\lso fine plants in .5 6-in. pots, now ready
for a shift, in pans or large pots, $35.00 per
100. $4 50 per doz. This is exceptionally
good valuf.

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 3-in.. extra

fine. $8.00 per 100.
Asparagus Sprengetii. 2-in., $6.00 per 100.
Kentia Belmoreana. 2' .-in. pots, $10.00 per

lOu. 4 inch, $40.00 per 100. Large plants.

$1.50, $1.75, $2.00, $2.50, $3 00, up to $5.00.

Send for Particulars.

BOBBINK & ATKINS

RUTIIERFORD, N. J.

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Please mention the A?ne> ican Florjst ivhen writing.

NEW DAHLIASoeoft

Largest and most complete collection of
new and superior varieties true to name.
AVrite for special prices on list of wants.
Also High Grade Mixed Dahlias and Dahlias
under Separate Colors.

W. P. PEACOCK, Atco, N. J.

Please mention the A merican Florist when writing.

'^L CARNATIONS

Orders booked now for fall delivery.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand tlaven, Mich.

which

Circulates

The actual paid circulation of the
American Florist is, we believe, the
largest in its class. The contents
are of real present value and are
preserved for reference. Advertisers
who use regularly our columns estab-
lish permanent business with the best
trade in the United States.

igoo.

The American Florist.

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Roses for Florists

/^UR Rose Plants are all grown for the
^-^ trade. We do not grow cut flowers.
Such plants, we claim, arc well worth more
money than ordinary surplus stock.

Our Roses are all shifted from 2-inch

pots and equal to most stock usually sold

as 3-inch. 2j4->n., 3^-in.,

per 100 per lOO

Amfirican Beauty J6.00 $12.00

Brides 3.00 s.oo

Bridesmaids 3.00 ,s 00

Perles 3.50 9 00

Kalserin 4.00 1000

Mfteor 3.00 7.00

Wootton S.OO

Golden Gate, 2-in 3.00

Sunset 4.00 10.00

Bedding Roses, in 2-in. pots, strong stock,
111 variety, |2.50 per ICO, J20 per 1000.

Vaughan's Seed Store,

CHICAQO,

84-S6 Randolph St.

NEW YORK,

14 Barclay 5t.

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From 2fe and 3-m. pots.
Per 100, »3,00; 1000, .$25.00.

METEOR ^

BRIDESMAID

BRIDE V

LA FRANCE

PERLES '

AMERICAN BEAUTY, s-inch pots, per loo,

.l;5.0<1; per lOOO, $4o.0U.

AMERICAN BEAUTY and LA FRANCE,

busht'S hesided in open ground, per
100. $2.50; per 1000, 820.00.

The above is all clean, strong stock, ready
for planting, no better to be had.

t^4

GEORGE REINBERG,

CHICAGO,

: 51 Wabash Ave.

Please mention the American Florist when -wnli.

Special Rose Plants

GROWN FOR OUR OWN USE. '
ISOO :Bi'icles

300 JJWIeteor
lOO lB&e\%:xt:y

Also Surplus Plants
Choice Chrysanthemums.

W'nif fnr prict's.

JU PftCCCD Wholesale Grower of
• nil UAddCni Cut flowers,

Euclid Ave., CLEVELAND, O.

f-^/"\£7 Y^ ^ Strong and Healthy,

1^^ #^^| \f^^ Fr.im 31.4-in. pots,

_^ $5 PER 100.

Perles, Brides and Maids.

H. E. WILSON, 134 Hayward Pk.,

Rochester, N. Y.

THE KINNEY PUMP.

For applyliiK llqnld manure It has no equal. Sent pre-
paid for t2.50. WItbont spraying valve, 13.00.

Tha Hul CiDDBOtln Ca.. Klngstn, R. I.

tJ]tViiiii^iiti4.iiiij'iiti*.iiili;i.».i i

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ROSE PLANTS.

SPECIAL PRICES TO CLOSE OIT.

We have the following: Rose Plants, which are first-class in
every particular, that we wish to close out, and we quote the follow-
ing low prices to get rid of them quickly:

2000 AMERICAN BEAUTY 2j^-incb, $4.00 per ICO

JOOO BRIDE 2 '4 " 2.00 "

1000 BRIDE 3 " 4.00 "

500 BRIDE 4 " 5.00 "

2000 BRIDESMAID 2 '4 " 2.00 "

2000 BRIDESMAID 3 " 4.00 "

JOOO BRIDESMAID 4 " 5.00 "

....Also....

8000 SMILAX 2 " 2.00 "

ALL ORDERS SKIPPED FROM GREENHOUSES.

Bassett & Washburn,

Greenhouies,

Hinsdale. III.

76 and 78 Wabash Ave. CHICAOO, ILL. 15

yT;>TiT^y^™m'TT'i'TWT77'Tfy.'y^'Tf r.rrf.Tf'i TTirr^.T'T/

'7;T'T?'TvfT»T'»TfTS

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50,000 finest large flowering (ringed 1000, $18.00; Per 100, $2.00

Obconica grand., fimbriata, rosea and Forbesi " 2.00

Acnaraniis < Sprengerii $3.00 per 100 Pansy Seed, large flowering,

asparagus ^ piumosus 4.00 " ounce, $4.00

Cinerarias, August 20 $2.00 per 100.

CASH PLEASE.

JOS. H. CINNINGHAM, Delaware, 0.

READY FOR
IMMEDIATE
PLANTING.

40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORGING ROSES.

Fully equal to those sent out the last eight years, fl^8^cla98 and perfectly healthv In every respect.
Only selecte'l growth from flowerluK shoots used In propagating.

AMERICAN BEAUTY, METEOR. KAISERIN, SAFRANO, BRIDESMAID,

BON SILENE, PERLES, MAID OF HONOR, BRIDE.

3-lnch pots, fT.OO per 100. 4-lnch poM, $10.00 per 100.

RQArTCn nnCCC Maid of Honor, Coldnn Gate, :<^-lncb pots. EI5.00 per 100.

unHl ILU nUOLOi Liberty, 41nch pots, $S Ou per dozen, fifty plants for 124 00.

J. iv. x>xT^TL.o^», = :Bi:vOoa«s:BijFec», r*A..

AHERICAN BEAUTY, four-inch, selected. ^15.00 per 100. LIBERTY, four-in.-h. $7,^.00 per 100
MAID, BRIDE. PERLB, 3y,-i,ich, »8 00; 4-ini-h, 110.00. .-Vl.so SUNSET. METEOR. MORQAN, MER-
MET, LaFRANCE, NIPHETOS, KAISERIN, GOUDEN GATE, MAID OF HONOR, GRAFTED
BRIDE, $20.00 per 100, large 4 in. ASPARAGUS PLUnoSUS. all si/es. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS

'•'"'LAX. A. S. MacBEAN, lakewood. n. j.

A I Grafted

BRIDES and
BRIDESMAIDS

4-iDrli $1.5 per lOO; 2',.-iueh *9 per lOO.
METEORS, 4-inch. $8; 3-inoh, $6; S'/.-inch, $4.
PERLES. SUNSETS, 4-inch, $8; 3-inch, $6.

CHRIS. HANSEN, St. Paul, Minn.

Cut Flowers Shipped Always on Time.

PUase mention the American Ftarl^t ivhen zvi itltlg.

Surplus Stock Roses.

First=Class,
Strong 3-inch,
$4 per ICO.

175 PERLES
250 BRIDES
300 MAIDS
100 METEORS

LEROY L. LAMBORN, Alliance, O.

Orchids ! ^

Arrived fresh from the woods in fine condition:
Lselia anceps, L. autumnalis, L. Crispa. L. flava,
L. grandis tenebrosa. L. Perrinii, Oncidium Vari-
cosum Rogers!!. Cattleya Percivalliana and C.
Mossiae.

LAGER & HURRELL, ^^mm't. ^. J-

Orcbid Growers and Importers.

Per 100

300 lirides, SJ/j-in., J2..50; 350 Maids. 2V4-in.
J2.50; 100 Belle Siebreoht, 3^-in., J2.50; 100 Kais-
erin. 2'.5 in., $2 50: 50 Wootton, 3!4-in., %i 50.

BEGONIA REX, in good assortment, 400 in iy,
:ind 3-in.. «3.0(l per 100; 100 3!/j-in.. 86.00 per 100

SMILAX, 200 2V4-in., per 100, $2.00.

ISAAC MILES, OSHKOSH. wis.

Please mention the Atnerican Florist ivhen ivntine

BRIDES and MAIDS

In iVz-inch Pots.

$2.50 per 100 - = $20 per looo
JOHN MUNO,

Rogers Park, CHICAGO.

Please mention the Atnerican Florist ivhen ivt iting.

ROSES

1800 Brides,), . >,. ,..
300 Maids, i 3-in., $4 per 100

CASH WITK ORDER, PLEASE.

ALBERT F. AMLING, Maywood, III.

Please mention the A mericati Florist when writing.

1574

The American Florist.

July 2S,

ColumbuF, O.

The Franklin Park Floral Company is
making a substantial improvement in the
way of a fine office building, facing Fair
street, with a conservatory immediately
adjoining it. What has been contem-
plated by Mr. Knapp, the manager of the
concern, for the past few years, is now
being carried out in a way to suit the
requirements of their growing business
The elaborate ice chest, partitioned off
from the office proper, the tiled floors
and counters, the large show window
and the general conveniences will make
it an ideal floral establishment. Mr.
Knapp expects to get through in ample
time to go to the convention.

John R. Hellenthal, accompanied by his
family, will go to the convention and
may visit Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Washington. As usual, things about
Mr. Hellenthal's establishment present a
fine and healthy appearance. His young
roses look fine, and his carnations in the
field are doing well.

Gust. Drobish reports agood trade, both
wholesale and retail, with the outlook,
in his opinion, decidedly encouraging.
Mr. Drobish's, by the by, is one of the
oldest floral establishments in Columbus.
To hear him contrast the past with the
present, to point out the progress we
have made, is to enjoy a treat as well as
to entertain the rosiest hopes for the
future. Unlike many other florists of the
old school, Mr. Drobish is both alert and
progressive.

S. F. Stephens, I am sorry to report,
has sustained a great loss in the death of
his little daughter, aged S years. Mr. and
Mrs. Stephens have the sincere sympathy
of their many friends in the trade.

NOMIS.

Beidgeton, N. J.— Roy Smith is engaged
in enlarging his greenhouse at Church
and Parker streets.

Oxford, O.— Stephen Costigan has
leased the Horace Wells greenhouse prop-
erty and proposes to keep an up-to-date
stock.

I 10,000 American Beauty Plants, \

3 FINE STOCK, FROM 3-IN. POTS,

I $5.00 per J 00 ^ $40.00 per J 000.

:a Per 100 Per 1000

I Kaiserin, 3-inch pots $4 00 $35.00

3 Golden Gate, 2' -inch pots 4.00 35.00

3 Bridesmaid, Perle, Meteor, .'.-inch pots..... 4 00 35.00

A Rose
Bargain.

We offer the following price
inducement to clear the bal-
ance of our stock at once :

5000 METEORS, Kxtr^Boe;

4000 BRIDES, """u^suT.rade

All 2yi-\K\\ Stock, $20 per 1000,
$135 for the lot. Speak quick
if you want them all.

J. A. BUDLONQ,

37.39 Randolph St.,
CHICAGO

TO CLOSE OUT.

BOD American Beauties 3!/,-in., »5 00 per 100, or

$20.00 for the SOO.
2000 Kaiserin. 2000 Golden Gate, 2000 liridesmaid,

1000 lli'ienr, 500 Garrett, 500 liride, 500 Perle,

500 MiTmet, 3 and 3H-in., J3.C0 per 100, or

J25.00 per 1000.
These are Fine Plants. Cash With Order.

MRS. J. W. CROUCH, Chattanooga, Tenn.

PETER REINBERG,

51 Wabash Ave.,

CHICAGO.

FORCING ROSES

THIS IS NOT SURPLUS STOCK. IT HAS BEEN GROWN ESPECIALLY FOR WINTER BLOOMING. AND
WILL GIVE SATISFACTION TO THE MOST CRITICAL BUYERS.

Per 100

-AMERICAN BEAUTY 3-in S7.C0

BRIDE 3-in 4.00

BUiUE 4-in 6.00

BR DESMAID 2i4-in 3.00

BRIDESMAID 4-in 6.00

PERL.es 3-in 4.00

METEOR 2H-in 3.00

Also a fine stock of Maidenhair Ferns. Adiantutn Cuneatum, 3-in., 75c per doz., 15 per 100.

Terms: CASH WITH OKDEK. Address

Forest City Greenhouses.

MME. C. TESTOUT 2!/2-in.

GOLDEN GATE 2V4-in.

GOLDEN GATE 3-in. .

MAID OF HONOR 2%-in.

MAID OP HONOR 3-in. .

SOUV. DE WOOTTON 3-in. .

Per 100
...13.00
.... 3.00
.... 4.00
.... 3.00
.... 4.00
.... 4.00

H. W. BUCKBEE, Rockford. III.

Brides $3.00

Maids 3.00

Cloth. Souperf.. 3.00

Meteor 3.00

Am. Beauty

2V^-inch.
Per 100 Per lOOO

825.00
25.00
25.00
25.00

3-inch.
Per 100 Per 1000
$5.00 $•15.00

5.00
5.00
8.00

45,00
45.00
75.00

Per 100 Per 1000
Mixed Jardiniere Ferns, mostly

pteris varii-ties $3.00 $25.00

Asparaqus Sprengerii, 2>/o-in 4.00 35.00

•• Plumosus. ■' 6.00 55.00

Adiantutn Farleyense, fine stock, 6-ln. pots, 50c each

Per 100

Smilax. 3-inch t 4 00

Dracaena Terminalis. 4-inch 15.00

Phffinix Canariensis, elegant stock, 4V4 to 5-

inch 20.00

Chameerops Excelsa, 5-inch 25. ro

•• "4 ■' 20.00

J. B. HEI55,

DAYTON. O.

Rose Plants

Per 100 Per 1000

1000 Brides in 3-in. pots $3.00 $25.00

1500 Bridesmaids in 3-in. pots, 3.00 25.00

Morion Grove Greenhouses. 27 Market Street,
....i;iil<*>*f;<*-'.'

Roses!^ for r»l£»rxt;ing:'

10,000 Maids. Brides and Perles, in perfect con-
dition. No finer stock s^rown. Brides and Maids,
3 in.. ICO, $4: 1000, $35. Pei-les, select stock, ,3-iu.,
100, $5; 1000, $45. Brides, Meteors and Maids, iV,-
in., 100, $3; 1000, $25. Perles, 2Vi-in., 100, $4; 1000,
$35. Smilax, stroup 3-in., 100, $2.50. Samples sent
if 25c accompanies retjuest. '['his stock is wortli
25 per cent more than we ask for it and will please.
W. H. GULLETT & SONS. - LINCOLN, ILLINOIS.

Cyperus Umbrella Plants

Fine, extra stront' 2-in. pots, 12.00 per lOO.

Glob9 Greenhouses, 53rd. Adami and Jackson St .

Austin, III.

Roses,

Here is what

I have left in

If you want them, all or part, write:

1000 METEORS, 2yi and 3-inch,
2000 MAIDS, 2^2 and 2-inch,
1000 PERLES, 2;^-inch,

800 LA FRANCE, 2>^-inch,

300 KAISERINS, 2-inch,

200 BELLE SIEBRECHT, 2;^-inch.

400 BEAUTIES, 2% and 3-inch.

Make your wants known. Don't forget BOSTON

' FERNS, 5-inoh.
23 Greenhouses. 60,000 Feet of Class.

GEO. A. KUHU

.^ PEKIN, ILL.

Meteor Roses

Per 100 Per 1000
METEOR, 3i4-inch pots $4.00 $37.50

Potted and repotted four times. These plants
ftre vigorous ^nd unusually tine. Packed to safely
ship any distance.

BRANT & NOE, Forest Glen, Chicago, III.

500 Bride and 500 Bridesmaid

Extra fine Rose Plants from 3-inch pots, at
$4.00 PER 100, CASH WITH ORDER.

C. KRUEGER, Narberth, Pa.

Clean. Healthy

Plants,
from 3-in. Pots.

Perle. Su<iset. Wootton. Meteor, Albany, Kaiserin
and LaFrance, *6.00 per 100.

Bride Maid and ' olden Gate, $4.00 per 100.

Perle, Wootton, Bride, Maid and Golden Gate from
2-inch pots, $2 50 per 100.

Terms Cash.

JOSEPH HEINL. JACKSONVILLE. III.

Always

mention the American Flof-
ist when you order stock. J*

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it^racs^Qs^tratis^^^E^f^

The American Florist Company's

TRADE DIRECTORY

IS THE ONLY PIBLICATION WHICH GIVES

Complete lists of the Florists, Nurserymen

and Seedsmen of the United States and

Canada, corrected annually and

arranged both alphabeti=

cally and by states

and towns.

NEW FEATURES

Added in the edition for 1900 are lists of the gardeners or

superintendents of private estates, experiment station

horticulturists, landscape architects and

horticultural supply concerns.

THIS INDISPENSABLE VOLUME OF 387 PAGES, BOUND «t

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1576

The American Florist.

July 28,

Knoxville, Tenn.

A range of twenty-five well built
houses comprising over 50,000 feet of
glass is what constitutes C. W. Crouch's
greenhouse establishment. Mr. Crouch,
has kept pace with the times, improving,
remodeling and rebuilding as his needs
reijuired, until we find him presiding over
.'is fine a greenhouse plant as there is in
the state of Tennessee. Two additional
houses, one intended for roses, 22x1 2.'j,
and the other one for carnations, 18x100,
will soon be in course of erection.

Three houses, each 20x150, are given to
.Vmerican Beauties alone, while Brides,
Bridesmaids, Perles and Meteors take up
four other houses each 20x100. .\s a
rose grower, therelore, Mr. Crouch ranks
among the foremost in his state. Nor
are his roses of the kind to be seen on the
average fakir's stand, a handful for a
song. His are of a superior quality all
through the season and sell at the high-
est market price, both wholesale and
retail. His carnations, of which he has
several good sized houses, were likewise
in the pink of condition all through the
season. Among whites John Youngtakes
the lead here, being especially at home in
the Tennessee soil, although Flora Hill
is a close second. What The Marquis,
Ethel Crocker and other varieties of
recent introduction may or may not do
remains to be seen. Thus far they are by
no means disappointing.

Besides roses and carnations, Mr.
Crouch grows large quantities of bulbs,
bedding and decorative plants, hardy
roses, shrubs, etc. ' In addition to his
office at the greenhouses, Mr. Crouch has
equipped a fine store on Clinch avenue.
Mr. Crouch intends to shake hands with
his brother florists at New York, in
August. NoMis.

Paris, III. — John A. Helfrich, who
some three months ago succeeded to the
business which H. l5. Caldwell & Co.
had conducted so successfully for eight
years, finds his 4,000 feet of glass inade-
(|uate to his needs and is already plan-
ning to increase it.

100,000 FERNS
IN FLATS

At One Cent.

Good, hardy pl;iuts in flats, twelve best
market sorts. If potted now in small
pots worth five times the money in a week
or two. Safe arrival guaranteed, and
liberal count.

$10 per 1000 by Express. Sample
100 Mailed for $1.25.

J'teris (.'rctica Alba, P. Tremula, I*. Sul-
cata, P. Hastata, P. Adiantoides, !'.
Longifolia, Adiantum, Lomaria, Lygo-
dium, Nephrodium. Cristatum, Blechnum,
Selaginellas, etc., etc. Post orders Wash-
ington.

JOHN n. LEY, Good Hope, D. C.

BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE

plants frnra 2-innh pots,

$2 50 per dozen; $17.50 per hundred.

MoiKiy Order Ollici-, EOWIM LONSDALE,

Cheitnut Hill. Wyndmoor.

Sta. H. Philadelphia. Montgomery Co.. Pa.

FORBE|^Gra.^d New CALEDONIA

(A pure white variety of Begonia Gloire de Lor-
ruine.) Certificated at R. H. S. London. Edinburgh,
Manchester, WoIverhamptOD, CardilT, Notting-
ham, Stocliport, Liverpool. Yorl^, Dundee and
Aberdeen. For all particulars regarding this sur-
passingly Grand, Sterlins Noveltt apply to

JOHN FORBES Nurteryman, HAWICK. Scotland.

Sago Palms

Fino Plants in all sizes. Well
i^rown. and perfect leavps. One
of the best auiiim'T and fall plants
bir retailinii. They run from live
to tAvelve leavi's, in smail si/.e pots
ibat t-an bi- shifted and .save
freight

5 to 7 leaves,
7 to 9 leaves,
9 to 12 leaves,

$ 6.00 per doz.

9.00 per doz.

15 00 per doz.

Can be sent safely by freight.
Cash, please. Satisfaction
li^uaranti-ed

rife*

CRITCH ELL'S,

CINCINNATI, O.

TO CLEAN UP

Per 100

5,000 Geraniums, mixed 2M in.. $1.50

1.000 Red Vernon 2M " .. 1.50

l.OOOErfordi 2>i " .. 1.50

2,000 Begonias. mi.\2d 2ii " .. 1.50

1,000 Fuchsias, mixed 2H " .. 1.50

xl.OCOS.ilvias VA " . 1.50

The Morris Floral Co.,

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus.

TRANSPLANTED seedling plants for July and
August delivery, ready for 2H-in. pots, at
$:f.00 per 100, J25.00 per iOOO; 500 at thousand
rates, (free delivery).

Cash "With Order, Please.

R. ASMUS, Now Durham, N. J.

FLORISTS' ORCHIDS

The Finest and Largest Stock

in the world.

CAIinFD ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND and
O/llllILK BRUGES, BELGIUM.

Send for List of Commercial Varieties.

A. DIMMOCK, Agent, 60 Vesey St., N. Y.
500.000 CELERY PLANTS.

Strong transplanted plants, 25c a 100. .$3.00 a 1000.
( ioi.d seedlings, 2 inches high, 25c a lOiiO; by mail
10 per cent more. W. Plume, G. Pascal, B. .Mar-
ket. Golden S. Blanching and Dwarf Red.

SMILAX. strong, from 2 and 2';.-inch pots,
$1.00 a 100, $9.00 a 1000.

Cash With Order Please. .Sa.mplb 10c.

R. KILBOURN. Clinton, N. Y.

Carnots-Sprengerii.

I'res. Carnot Koses tine plants, 3-in.. $5.00
per 100.

AsparagusSprt'n^'erii, strong plant.'^, ready
for 3-iu. pots, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000.

Robert P. Tesson, SI'loKo'"."''

We've thousands of readers and hun-
dreds of advertisers. Each helps the other^

THE MOWER

THAI will Kill ALL THt Wl£OS IN YOUR UWNS.

■ 11 you keep the weeds cut .so they do not go tu
seed, and cut your grass without 'breaking thi'
small feeders of roots, the grass will become thick
and wec-ds will disappear. The Clipper will do it.
^i^Send for circulars and prices.

CLIPPER LAWN MOWER CO., "^"^^^r"'

CELERY AND CABBAGE.

CELERY. Pink Plume (estri strong), Golden
Seir munching, Giant Pascal, Golden Heart, New
Rose and other varieties, 15c per 100, $1.00 per
IOOO, 18,50 per 10,000.

CABBAGE H. Succession, Second Earlv,
Premium Flat Dutch, Late Drumhead, Drumhead
Savoy and other varieties, 15c per 100, $1.00 per
1000, ,$8.50 per 10,000.

KALE Dwarf, Green, Curled, Scotch, same
price as Cabbage. If any of the above plants by
mail, add 10c per 100.

Cash With Order.

R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md.

Aster Plants.

OSTRICH FEATHER, QUEEN OP THE
MARKET, SEMPLE'S, VICTORIA, VICE'S
and TRTJPFAUT'S PERFECTION. Pine
plants, grown from the best seed in the mar-
ket, 35c per 100; 300 for $1.00; $2.50 per 1000.

Smilax,

Fine, strong Seedlings from Flats, 50c per
100, 13.00 per 1000.

J. C. SCHMIDT,

BRISTOL, PA.

CYCAS LEAVES

Raw, Dried and Pressed. Ready for Prep.iriug.

Length, inches 12 24 36 48

PcrlOOO $8.50 $13.50 $26.00 $42.C0

Special Prices for Origina! Cas'' Lots.
We ha\ e 100 iXK) pieces ready for shipping.

FLORIDA NATURAL PRODUCTS CO.,
P. 0. Box 273. Indianapolis, Ind.

KIFT'S

PATENT

Adjustable Vase Holders

No. 1 —Brass, niokled. 4 feet long, t; clasps to each rod.
Price complete (with preen or white tumblers) 12.25.
Price complete (with green or white cornucopia vases)
$2 50. No. 2 —Heavy 4 ft. rod brassed and nickeled,
with three clasps for 5to t>-In. pots, each, 11.76.

Klft's patent rubber capped FlowerTubeB.M-to.
diameter, per lOO, 13.60.

JOSEPH KIFT dk SON, Florists,
178« Ohffstnnt St. Phlladelphin, Pnnn.

BOSTON FERN, "and 8-iu. pans $12 and $15 per doz.
GERANIUMS. S..A. Nultand others, 3-in., $4 per 100.
NEP. COROATA COMPACTA, 3 in.. $.i.00 per 100; 6-

in., *'JO.CO per 100.
ASPARAGUS PLUIMOSUS, liH-in., $5 per lOo, $40

per IOOO. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERll, 2«-inch,

$4.00 per 100; |30 00 per 1000.
SMILAX, transplanted, heavy, 50o per lOO.

Cash Please. Qarl HagenbUfger, ^Ohi"*."'

GARDENING

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customers, tne leading horticultural

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•2*00 Per Year. Sample Copies Free.

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Boston Florist Letter Go.

MJlNl'FACTUUKHf) OF

FLORISTS' LETTER8-

Thts wooden box nicely stained and vari
nlshedt 18x30x13 made in two sections* one
for each size letter, given away with first
order of 500 letters.

Block Letters. 1 !^ or 2-Inch size, per 100, 12.00.
Script Letters. 84 Fastener with each letter orword.
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.

H. BAYERSOORFER & GO.

Cyoaa Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries

and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves

and Immortelles.

New Catologne of all FLORISTS SUPPLIBS on
applloatlon. Pr~For tbe trade only,

H. BAYERSOORFER & CO.

60. 52, 64 and 66 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

A. HERRMANN.

Cape Flowers, ^'-i' oolobs;
Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs,
Ain> All Florists' Supplies.

Send for Prioei,
404-412 Cast 34th St.. NEW YORK.

John Conley&Son,

rtliinufHtturers <»t
2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET.

REED & KELLER,

Manufacturers piofists' DcSIgnS.

ters?™""' Florists' Supplies.

122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY.

CSiwaMiiaasI ISmIIam Importer. Jobber and
algmUnQ UGllGl, Manufacturer of

litl? gu,l.%'^3 Florists' Supplies,

B'aids for American Manufacture.

Metal Goods. Moss-Wreathes, Cape Flowers,
Immortells, Chenille, Tinfoil, Doves, Baskets,
Sheaves, Vases, Jardinieres, Ferndishes,
Novelties, etc.
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OR PLASTIC

Will stop the trouble. Put up in i6 pound cans; 50 and 80 po;:nd buckits.

Hammond's Greenhouse White

wood nr iron Greenhnuaes.

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A SUPERB PAINT, willi Hv.cuty
> oars' record to back it up, for
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IMPORTED PREPARED CYCAS LEAVES. C«PE FLOWERS (wliit.^ :ind colored). IMIIrtORTELLES Cill

colors), METAL DESIGNS. BASKETS, PEDESTALS, ETC., ETC. WHEAT

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■ the freight is cheaper than on cane stakes.

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This Is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly
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1578

The American Florist.

July 28,

Denver.

PLANS I"OE A GREAT FALL SHOW.— LIB-
ERAL PREMIUMS AND PROMISES OF MANY
EXHIBITS.

The Colfax Avenue Floral Company's
rooms were the scene of the largely
attended and enthusiastic July meeting
of the newly organized florists' society.
Arrangements were being made for the
chrysanthemum show to be held Novem-
ber 8 to 1+, under the auspices of the
Denver Floral Club. The exhibit will be
held at the pavillion at City Park. The
park commissioners have promised to
provide a suitable building. The pre-
mium list amountsto.1!2,000. Responses
have been received from Chicago, Coun-
cil Bluffs, Kansas City and New Orleans,
and it is hoped to make the affair such a
success that it shall, in a great degree,
supply the place of the Festival of Moun-
tain and Plain.

Excursions will be arranged for from the
various towns in the state. The follow-
ing ladies are honorary members of the
Denver Floral Club: Mrs. W. S. Decker;
Mrs. Henry Van Kleeck, Mrs. H. V.
Johnson, Mrs. J. D. Walling, Mrs. W N.
Byers, Mrs. C. S. Thomas.

The next meeting will be held August
;!, 1900, at the chamber of commerce, at
which time some interesting papers will
be read.

Mansfield, O-

The Berno Floral Co. has had a busy
time of it up to the present writing. No
sooner were they through with their
spring sales than a crop of fair June
brides kept them hustling with decora-
tions. That over, they commenced to
rebuild and to spruce up things generally.
Among the noteworthy features intro-
duced about their establishment are
brick benches, with which they have
equipped three of their houses. They
have likewise put in a new boiler, increas-
ing the heating capacity. With a lot of
thrifty carnations in the field and with
the young roses all planted and doing
splendidly, the Berno Floral Company
has no complaints to make. Mr. Berno
will likely be one of the crowd of west-
erners in New York, in August.

NOMIS.

Bay City, Mich — Boehringer Bros,
are making a number of additions and
improvements about their establish-
ment. In their new houses and in
rebuilding they are using brick walls.

AM COAL

rOR FLORISTS.

Chicago, April 7ih, 1900.
HULL & COMPANY, 74 and 75 Traders' Building, Chicago, III ,

GENTLEMEN: — In reference to my opinion of your THACKER SPLINT COAL,
will say I am v ry well pleased with it and think it is superior to any Coal of the
splint grades we have yet used. Burns free, making an intense heat with very few
ashes; no clinkers, and has the lasting quality of all high-grade Coal. I certainly
consider it a very economical Coal to burn.

Yours very truly, J. A. BUDLONG, Wholesale Florist.

Write us for price on single carload orders or season contract, delivered
at any point in the United States. 'Phone Har. 960.

HULL & COMPANY,

74 & 75 TRADERS BUILDING,

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? Wire Rose Stakes

ui I

Straight or Looped
and Pointed.

The IModel Extension

Carnation Support.

Lancastkh. pA-,.Iunf 17, 69.

MU. TUEKriN PaKKEB.

Brooklyn. N. Y.:
DearSir.— Your Model Carnation
Support is ;ill ri^^ht in every way.
and will no doubt be ooosidered
as necessary as ^ood plants with
lirowers when belter known. I
considiT it the bfst in the market,
and if your othiT Specialties an-
as i;oQd,"thfy should make another
additioa to"the mont^y makers of
190J. Very Respectfully,

"Al.BtKT M. IlERR.

Samples and Pi ices on
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A Weekly Illustrated Journal.

BSTABLISHID ISU.

The "QABDBNBBB' CHBONICLB" tau bean roB
OTiB Firrr Ykabs thk Lxading Jouknal of IM
olaBS. It baa achieved this position beoaose, while
•peolally devotlnti Itaelf t^aapplTlng the dally req ntre-
cnents of Rardenerfl of all olasseB. maoh of the Infor-
aaatlon fumlahed la of anoh seneral and permanent
ralne, that the OARDBNBBS' CHBONICLH" li
looked np to aa the standard authobitt on the
■nbjeota of whioh It treata.

Snburtptlon to the Dnlted BUtei. 14.30 per raar.
aemlttanoea to be made payable to H. Q. COVll.

OFFIOl:-
41 Wellington St.. Co>en Sarden. London, England.

CORRECT SIZE.
SUPERIOR QUALITY.

Standard aS^ j^

FLOWER

Pots

If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of
theOapUoU write us; we can save you money

W. H. ERNEST,

!8lh and M Streett N. E

WASHINSTON. 0. C.

Let the advertiser know that j'ou take
the Florist. Then he'll know how lie
came to get your order.

\\ rite fnr price list.

MILWAUKEE.

6.HENNE6KE 60.. ""^^Is^'

Please mrridon the Amencan Floml ivhen wttting.

FLOWER POTS

ALL KINDS.

A SPECIALTY

STANDARD POTS

Lilt and SAMPLES FRBB.
BWAHN'S POTTERY MF'G CO..

P. O. Box 78, Minneapolis. Minn.

Please vtettlinn the A met ican Florist when zi-'i itiitg.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANTTFACTtTRIES 0»

Flower Pols.

Before buying write for prices.
361-363 Herndon Street
near Wrightwood Ave..

CHICAGO. ILL.

igoo.

The American Florist.

1579

BRANCH Jl|l, ''Ifiai^^'^Y'
KEArIeYANoT^W WHARTON

" IgNG Island CiTr,NY. 'f.^

H-HEWS^

J^WiliiiliiliiHIlllllllillllliilliiliiililiilll

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The Bottomless Pot

MOEt: ESPECIALLY FOR VIOLET

AND CARNATION CULTURE,
ALSO

THOSE RED POTS

"StandardK."

Azalea Pots, Tern Pots, Bulb Pans.

Price per orate

,600 2-ln. pots In orste, N.88

mi 7-

600 2H "
1500 2^ "

5.26

60 8

0.00

48 9

0OO3 "

600

4KU)

800 3>< "

6.80

2411

500 4 "

4.60

24 12

330 6 "

4.61

1214

1«6 "

3.18

616

DETROIT FLOWER POT MFY.
Estahlished 1853. DETROIT, MICH.

r. O. Address, 490 Howard St.

HARRY BALSllY, Traveling Representative.

/'lease mrnlinn the Amei ican Florist when 7i'}[tiug

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed in small orates, easy to handle.

~ ' Prloe per orate

Mn, pots In orate, 14.20
■ ■■ " 3.00

3.60
4.80
" 3.60

" 4.80

4.80
4.60
nSeed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of
Cylinders for Cut Flowers, HanRlnn Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. 10 per cent off for cash with order.

HILFINQER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FOKT EDWARD, N. Y.

ACGUBT BOLKIB & SONS, New Tork Agents

63 D«T 8Tai«T. N»W TOHK CTTT.

KELLER BROS.,

213)5-17-19-21-23 Peari St.,

NORRISTOWN. PA.

Manufacturers of Standard Flower Pots, red in
color, equal to the best on the market; are 16
miles from Philadelphia, best of railroad connec-
tions. We give special attention to mail orders and
make special sizes to order in quantities. A
postal will bring prices and discounts.
rtettse meiitton the American Florist ichen writing.

Special Machinery lowers cost.

That's where we save. Not on material.

Our factory is equipped with machinery especially
adapted for this business.

Special facilities for special work.

These backed by experience and a thorough know-
ledge of material enable us to give you the very best at a
reasonable price.

We can give you much better value than your local mill.

CYPRESS '&o^cMA^

OF

msmmMmx

tfOHN C mT0l2S6LACKhAV/K5T.

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.
Send to nearest office for Catalogue **A 3.*'

RIDER-ERICSSON ENGINE CO.

28 Cortlanat Street, New York. Teniente-Re, 71.
239 Franklin Street, Boston. Havana Pnha

692 Oral? Street. Montreal, P. Q. "^*«"»' *-""»

86 liake Street, Chicag'o.

40 N. 7th Street, Philadelphia.

22 A, Pitt Street, Sidney, IT. S. W.

c?

MACHINERY ii<!! SUPPLIES at BtRoaiN prices

We have the larirest machinery depot on earth. We secure uiir machinery from
the variiuis buildini;s and plants that we are c<.>nstantly biiyinj;. We purchased The
World's Fair, The Omaha Exposition, The Chicago Post-Office and numerous other
noted structures. Our facilities tor rebuildini; machinery are unsurpassed. We
cover all our sales with bindim; i;uarantees. BOILERS FROM $25 UP. ENGINES

FROM $35 UP. STEAM PUMPS FROM $15 UP - etc etc.

We also carry a complete stiKk of (>-eneral supplies, .such as
BELTING,' SHAFTING, HANGERS, PULLEYS, IRON
PIPE, V ALVESand FITTINGS. IRON ROOFING, HARD-
WARE, PLUMBING MATERIAL, etc. Cut this
ad. nut and \\e\*'Us,Mul \i'n Free our 250 page
Catalogue No. '7. \Vi'> a i '• C"ii--i .nitly bu\ int*-
entire st(»ks al Sheriffs and Receivers Sales.

CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO.

West 3Sth and Iron Streets, . r.HICAGQ.

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/-..V

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J—1 L

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theGORTON SIDE FEED BOILER

Is specially constructed so that it will maintain a steady
fire all night without attention, which is a very
important item to be considered in select-
ing a greenhouse boiler.

^^~ Spnd for Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.,

»e Ivltoerty St.,

NEW YORK.

OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1900 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU -fM
PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS.-^

1580

The American Florist.

July 28,

Index to Advertisers.

Advertising Bfttea — lOW

AUen J K I5tl5

American Rose Co — 11

Amllne Albert F ira ,

Amllng K C lEti3

ABmua B ISIli ;

Barnard W W & Co. I

Baur S Alfred 1571

Basaett & Wash-
burn IMS 15~i

Bayersdorfer H & Co. 1577

Benthey&Co li^'i

Berger H H 4 Co....l5iiii

Bernlng H O 16iu

BlDdeknnst Die 1566

Blano A & Co 15'1

Bobblnk & Atkins 1573

Boston Letter Co 1577

Brant &Noe 1574

Brown Peter 11

BuckbeeU W '574

BDdlongJ A UtJ3 la74

Bunyard H A 15«12

Burpee W AUee A Co II

Carmody J D IV

CUoago Carnation Col6t>4
Chicago House Wreck-
ing Co I5:a

Cincinnati Cut Flo Col5B4
Clark Wm A & Son.lfb"

ClearyJohnP 1571

Clipper iiawn Mower

Co 157t)

Cohen J M I'l-iJ

Collins TI108 I*>l

Conard & Jones Co. . .1572
Conley John & Son. . .1577

Cottage Gardens I

Crabb & Hunter 1569

Craig RobtA Son 1 .

Critchell's 1576 ;

Crouch Mrs .1 W 1.574 '

Crowl Fern Co 166!

Cunningham Jos H 1573
Cunningham D O

Glass Co Ill

Deamnd JB 1.5()3

Detroit Flo'r Pot Wksl57i)
Dickinson Co Albert. 1 1

DtetschA&Co IV

Dillon J L. 1.573

Domer Fred&SonsCo 1572

Dreern A 1569 15!7

Dunne a Co 1j77

Kaatem Chemical Co. 1577

KIchholi Conrad II

Klohholz Henry 1569

Ernest W H 1578

Ferguson John B J.>^vl

FInley Lawn Rake Co 1681)
Florida Nat Prod Co .1576
Florists' Exchange ...].'>72

Forbes John 1576

Ford Bros 1565

Foster Lucius H 1562

Gardeners Chronlcle.l57S
Gardening Co The. ... 1576

Garland Geo M Ill

GasserJ M 1573

Geller Slgmund 1577

Germain Seed Co II

Ghormley Wm 1565

Gibbons H W IV

GIblln & Co HI

Globe Greenhouses. . 1574
Gorton & LIdgerwood 157'.t
GullettS dons W H..1574

Gunther Wm H 1565

Gurney Heater Co 15H0

Hagenburger Carl — 1576

Hall Ass'n 1667

Hammond Benj 1&77

Hancock Geo & don. .1572

Hansen Chrla 1573

Heacock Joseph 1667

Helnl JOS l.)74

Helss J B 1574

Hennecke C Co 1578

Herendeen Mfg Co... IV

Herr AlbertM 1567

Herrmann A 1579

Hews AH* Co 1579

Hllflnger Bros 1579

HlUK Q & Co '

Hlppard K 1578

HItchlngs&Co IV

Holton & Uunkel Co 1562

Hooker H M Co Ill

lloran Kdw C 15S5

Hort AdT 1677

Hose Connection Co. 1573
Howland Nursery Co. 15*iS

Hull & Co 1678

Hunt B H I5(S

Invalid Appliance Col578
Jackson & Perkins Co l."»*JS

Jackson E B 1567

.lacobB 8 & -^ons IV

Jennings K B II

Jennings Bros l.'i.SO

Johnson &. Stokes — 156*1

Kastlng W F 1.564

Keller Bros 1679

Keller Geo & Son 1578

Kellogg Geo M 1561

Keanlcott Bros Co 1571

Klft Jos & Son 1576

Kllbourn U 1.576

King Fred J 1568

Kroesohei I Bros Co. . . 1 V

Krueger C 1.574

Kuehn C A Ibi'A

KuhlGeoA 1574

Lager* Hurrell 1573

Lakevw Rose Gardeul671

Lam born Leroy L 1573

Lang Julius 1565

Ley John H 1576

Lockland LumCo 1578

Long I) B II

Lonsdale Edwin.. ...1578
Lord & BurnhamCo. IV

Lucas J It Co 1580

Lynch W B 166i

McCarthy * Co N F Itin
M' rolgan \ Co Jas .. 11
McFaoden K C. •. 1566
McKellar i, Winter-
son 156.;^

MacBean A 8 1673

Mader Paul 15ti'.'

Meyer John C 4 Co... II

Miles Isaac 1.573

Mlllang 4 Co 1.565

Mlllang Frank 1.565

Model Plant Stake Co 1.57.<
Molier's Gartner Zei

tung 157:

Monlnger J C Co . - 15T'.i
Montana Fertilizer Co U

Moon Samuel C 15i>s

Moon Wm U 156s

Moore. Hentz4Na8h 15''i5

Morris Floral Co l.iTS

Morton Grove Green-
houses — -I.>74

Moss Geo M 15t;i

Muno John 1573

Murphy Wm ...1572

Murray Hill Hotel .1567

Myers 4 Co 1-580

New York Hotel l-)67

Nlessen Leo 1->J1

N Y Cut Flower Kl 1565
N i Cut Flower Co... 1:51.5

Peacock W P 1 >T2

Pennock Sam'l 8 1661

Pierce F O Co IV

Pittsburg Cut Flo Co-1562
Pollworth CCCo.... 1.562

Prince AG4 Co 1563

QuakerClty Mo hWk».lIl

RandaU A L 1661

Raynor J 1 1.5*'d

Reed Glass 4Palnt Co I''

Heed 4 Keller 1677

Regan Printing Hnu«el577
Remberg Geo... '.Mi 1573
Relnberg Peter .1663 1574
Reuer Walter4 Co.. I

dIceM &Co 1577

Rlder-BrtcssonBng Col6i»7

Rodgers Alex II

RolkerAiSons 11

Rose Mfg Co II

Rupp John F l-'7i

Sander 4 Co I.i76

Schlllo Adam IV

Schmidt J C 15*S 1.576

flcbwelgert Chas 1.'71

Scoliey John A Ill

Sheridan W F 1.5i;5

Blebrecht A Son 1

Situations* Wants.. l.«ill

Bkabcura Dip Co 1557

Smith Nath* son.... 1567

Soltau C II

South Side Floral Col512

Stahl Chas B 1564

Stearns Lumber Co... HI
StoothoS U A & CO. II
Slorrs & Harrison Col'6s
Sutherland Geo A.... 1.564
Swahn Pott«ryMfgCo 157S

Tesson Robt F 1.576

Thorburn J .M & Co 1566
Tobacco Warehousing

and Trading Co 157 .

Traendly 4 8chenck..]565

Vail Seed Co 1577

Van Aken Bros 1;>7 1

Vaughap's Seed Store

1.5BB 1567 1.573 1573 I

VIck's Sons Jas II

Vincent * Son 15;i;

Vredenburg 4 Co 1.56i;

Wabash BR li

WatsonGC II

Weathered'a Sons

Thos W Ill

Weber H * Sons ....1.5;i

Weeber & Don II

Welland 4 Rlsoh lii, i

Welch Bros 1564

Whllldln Pot Co 1579

Whltton Samuel 1571

Wletor Bros I5is

Wilson H E 1573

Wlttbold The Geo Co I

Wood BroB 1:)67

WoodroSe 4 Bem-

helmer l->64

WredeH II

Young J no 166j

Young 4 Nugent. ... 1.5tv.

Young Thos Jr 1565

Zlmglebel D II

HARMONY

is our hobby! Harmony of color,
not of sound. Our sample cards are
practical and will help you to pre-
serve and beautify your home. 5end
for them. JOHN LUCAS & CO.,
Philadelphia, New York and Chicago.

Please men/ton tin- A metican Florist when writing

CAPACITIES
FROM

325 to 2250

rr.

2-IN. PIPF.

The Best Boiler on Earth for Greenhouse Heating.

ALSO MAOE FOR STEAM.

Water Section Made in One Casting. No Leaky Joints to Worry

Over. Deep Fire Pot No Need to Sit U" All

Night to Keep Your Fire Going.

THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD.

81ND FOB FLOB18TS CATALOGUl AND PBICS LIST ntXI UPON
APPLICATION.

GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO.

Nzw TOBK OTTT BBASCH : 74 Franklin St., Cor. Arch,

111 FIHh Ave., cor. 18th St. BOSTON. MASS.

Western SeUins Agentg, JAMES B. CLOW & SONS, 223-234 Lake St., Chlcaeo, III.

"DORIC" HOT WATER HEATER.

S»CTI0NA1 TISW.

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. 9lh St., - PHILADELPHIA, PA.

(E8TABLI9HBD 1849.)

f inlcy Rotary Lawn Rake,

Something New.

^ ...J-^

"PArA! We Can Rake Youe Lawn."

THIS IS A CUT
SHOWING THE

FINLEY

LAWN

RAKE

IN OPERATION

Tbe mower and reaper
succeeded the Bcvihe; the
threelier succeeded the
flail— but never until now
has a machine been In-
vented to take tlie Place
of the antiquated hand
rake The machine hie
arrived. This Is It. YOU
NEED IT.

A THOROUGHLY durable and reliable machine, to follow the hiwu mower. It takes up all

the Krass, either long or short; twigs, leaves and small loose litter of any kind, stones in- g

eluded, that a HAND rake would not touch. A man can rakf' three times as fast as with :i hand g

rake. J^A CHILD cau run it. . , S

Just the thing to fisht crab tirass. Scnd for Particulars. E

^ It will save its cost in 60 days on any good lawn. g

I ^FINLEY LAWN RAKE CO., |

I PRICE $12.00. JOLIET. ILLINOIS. |

When wntine mention American Florist.

GRECNnOUSE

DESIGNERS. .

i BUILDERS.

Mfrs of and dealers In Cre»nhou3e Specialties,

Jennings Bros.,

Patent Iron Bench Frame Fittings,
Improveii Cast iron Gutters and Plates.

Send for
Cats OKue

Jennings Bros.. rhiiJ.Wipi.ia, ra.

Please mention the American Florist to our advertisers.

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